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J. J. J. J. SHELBY COUNTY HERALD.

Shelbyville, Missouri, Wednesday, February 25, 1920 No. 4 Raplee TO THE PEOPLE OF SHELBY COUNTY Survey Made by the Community Teachers' Association The Community Teachers' Association of Shelby County, be lieving that the people of this county desire the best rural schools for their children, have made a survey in order to acquaint the people with the facts relative to teachers' salaries, expenses, qualifications and school conditions in general. Answers to a questionnaire sent to all rural teachers of the county reveal the following facts: 1. The average annual expense per teacher was $514. 2.

The average annual income was $456. 3. The average weekly expense per year was $9.89. 4. The average weekly wage per, year 75 was per cent $8.77.

of the teachers were not able to save any money. 6. Only 25 per cent of the teachers said they had saved any money and 98 per cent of these lived with their. parents and were not charged for board and room. 7.

23 per cent of all teachers said they did not expect to teach another term. 8. 50 per cent CAN NOT attend summer school. 9. 80 per cent of all teachers are graduates of a High school.

10. 50 per cent have had an average of 15 months additional training in a college or normal school. 11. The average number of months of teaching experience was 38. 12.

More than 10 per cent of all school buildings were reported to be in a poor state of repair and to have very inadequate libraries and teaching equipment. 13. Average number of pupils per teacher 22. The above facts indicate that the average rural teacher in Shelby county has an income of $8.77 per week and that with her expenses as low as possible she is losing $58 per year. Counting the time for preparation for her work with her teaching experience, the average teacher of this county has worked for about six years to prepare herself to teach 22 pupils during eight months in the year for a wage that is constantly, than placing enabling her her in to debt, realize a profit on the amount spent for an education.

Statistics show that teachers' living expenses have increased more than 100 per cent since 1914. 23 per cent of the teachers say they will quit teaching, at the close of the present school year. Therefore, unless salaries are increased in proportion to increased cost of living, many schools will be without efficient teachers next year. The teachers have taken this method of informing you of the actual conditions in YOUR county, not as some have unkindly accused for the purpose of raising their salaries (they can get that done by simply going to other states) but because of their interest in YOUR children. They believe that you sincerely desire good schools for your children, and that you will begin NOW to raise more money to insure an education for the children of this county.

Which should be paid more, the farm hand who cares for your stock, or the teacher who cares for and determines the destiny of your children? PUBLICITY COMMITTEE of Shelby County Community Teachers' Association. Dies in Idaho Word has been received here of the death of C. H. Lashbrook, which occurred last week at his home in Burley, Idaho. Mr.

Lashbrook was a pioneer merchant and mining man of Bingham, Utah, which vocations he followed until three years ago when he moved to Burley. He was a native of England. Deceased is a brother-in-law of Mrs. J. M.

Feely of this city. in December; Wedding Just Announced The marriage of Miss Audra Bunton, formerly of this city, end Mr. Arthur L. McGuire of Laredo, has just been announced. The wedding took place, in Palmyra at the home of the officiating minister, Rev.

James M. Boone, December 29. 1919, at 5 p. m. The bride's sister, Mrs.

W. D. Broughton, and husband witnessed the ceremony. After the marriage the bride and groom went to Hannibal and spent a few days and Mr. McGuire, who was a census enumerator, went from there to aredo to resume his duties.

Mrs. McGuire returned here for two weeks visit with relatives and later joined her husband in Kansas City, where he is now employed in the postoffice. The bride, who was born Shelbyville and made her home here until a few vears ago, is 8 voung lady of rare talent and and is held in highest esteem by a host of friends and admirers. She is a graduate of 'he Shelbyville High school where she was afterwards em. ployed as a teacher, and she has 1so taught in other schools in the county.

During the past two vears she has been engaged ir educational work with headquarters at Moberly. The groom was for a number of years Superintendent of La'odo schools and also editor of the Laredo Tribune, which he still owns. He owns a farm near Laredo where he and Mrs. Me. Guire may make their home at come future time.

At present they are at home to their friends at 122 N. Hardesty. Kansas City. The Herald extends to the bride and the man of her choice best wishes for a life of happiness and prosperity. Young Girl Dies Ruth Cecelia Rennolds, 14 vears old, the only daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Walter Rennolds bf Hunnewell, died at her parents' home there last Wednesday, February 18. She suffered a severe attack of influenza last winter and had never recovered from the effects of it. She was of a bright and cheerful disposition and bore her long illness patiently, always looking forward to the time when she would be well again. Her untimely death has cast a shadow over the entire community.

Funeral services were held at the home Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Marion Moore, after which the remains were laid to rest in the I. 0. 0. F.

cemetery beside her brother, who preceded her a year ago. She leaves to mourn her death, her father and mother and two brothers. Elmer O. Jones for State Senator The Herald takes pleasure in announcing the candidacy of Elmer O. Jones of LaPlata for State Senator from the 9th Senatorial District.

Mr. Jones is a prominent Democrat of Macon county and a well known attorney, having been engaged in the practice of law in LaPlata for several years. For a number of year's he was superintendent of schools at Kirksville. For the past two years he has represented Macon county in the State Legislature. Mr.

Jones is a man of pleasing personality, a convincing speaker and well versed in state affairs. Lyceum Course Closes The fifth and last number of our lyceum course was given Monday night by "The Southern Trio," who rendered one of the best musical programs of the course. Their entertainment was high class in every respect and was an appropriate closing number. For the first time in four years a sufficient number of season tickets, together with general admissions, were sold to cover the expense of the course and a balance left to apply on the course for next year. Vanvactor Pleads Not Guilty; Trial Set for May When arraigned before Jud Drain in the circuit court he last Thursday, Joseph H.

Va vactor, charged with the mu der of Miss Laura Manuel Nov. 12, 1919, plead not guiltand his attorney, E. O'Brye, then filed a motion for a cont. uance to the June term, whit overruled by the court ar was the case set for hearing May 24 In the argument of counsel for a continuance of the case it leveloped that former Governor Charles P. Johnson of St.

Louis had been retained to assist Attorney 0'Bryen in the defense and the continuance was asked Attorney Johnson would have time to prepare his defer.so Prosecuting Attorney J. D. Dale argued that as the June dock already large the case would not likely come to trial at that time and asked for an earlier late. That the defense of Vanvac-easy tor will be insanity was intimated in his counsel's argument for continuance. A large crowd was in the court room when Vanvactor was rraigned, among whom were number of relatives of Miss Manuel, and Vanvactor's father, R.

O. Vanvactor, sat with him luring the hearing. Married in Bethel The home of Roy Nicol in Bethel was the scene of a very pretty wedding last Saturday evening at 8 o'clock, when Miss Lola Bair and Mr. Raymond E. Bohon, both of that city, were united in marriage by Rev.

J. A. Lisenbee. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

William Bair and very popular young lady i in the community. For the past five vears she has been employed in the Bethel central office, where she has made many friends her pleasant manner and faith-16 ful service to the public. The groom is the son of Salem M. Bohon. He is a hustling young business man, being now engaged in woodwork and blacksmithing.

He is an ex-service man, having spent more than vear overseas. Mr. and Mr4. Bohon will make their home in Bethel. The Herald extends congratu lations and best wishes for long life of happiness and pros perity.

Injured by Engine Jess Fohey, son of J. D. Fohe of near Burksville sustained a very painful injury Tuesday last week while operating 1 woodsaw outfit at the farm Geo. H. Nichols north of tow.

In attempting to slow down tle engine his glove caught and bs hand was drawn into the cogs the magneto and the second fiver of his right hand was seveled between the nail and the fut lioint, and the third finger wis cut off above the second joit. The fleshy part of the hand it the base of the thumb was aso badly crushed. He suffered a great deal of pain for seveal days, but at the last reports vas getting along as well as couldoe expected. Death of James Wilson Hoe James Wilson Howe, a prainent resident of the Hunnerell vicinity, died at his home ear at the age of 73. Most ofhis there Wednesday, February18.

life was spent in that comminity, where he was highly resected. He is survived by his rife, four sons and one daughter The funeral was held a the home Saturday morning a 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev.Marion Moore. Burial in the. O. O.

F. cemetery under the allspices of the Masonic orde Mrs. Mary Ellen Golay. wife of Robert Golay, died a her home near Lentner yesrday morning of influenza. St was about 45 years old.

She survived by her husband al six children. No funeral anngements had been made the time of going to press. New Edison Demonstration And Musicale Pleases Those who attended the demonstration of the New Edison phonograph and musicale, given in connection, at the opera house here Friday night were well paid for their trouble. The entertainAment was given by the Edison Department of the Odell Jewelfry Company of Hannibal and was in charge of L. M.

Spicer of that city. A program of nine numbers was rendered in which Misses Lorene and Irene Bates, known las the "Bates Twins," violinists, and Miss Gertrude Grisso, SOprano, prominent musicians of Hannibal, took part. The violin solos and duets of the Bates Twins and the singing of Miss Grisso, who is leader of the rhoir in a prominent Hannibal church. were a rare treat and they were repeatedly encored. Mr.

Spicer explained the merits of the New Edison in a very and p'easant style and his instructive talk was interspersled with a number of Edison selections by famous artists. The entire program was well rendered and unusual for an entertainment of this nature. Death of Mrs. L. J.

Smoot Mrs. Lace Smoot died at her home northe st of town last Thursday evening at 8 o'clock of pneumonia, following an attack of influenza. She had been ill less than two weeks. Lora Pugh was born in Shelby county August 1886, and was in her 33rd vear. On Nov.

28, 1905, she was married to Lacy J. Smoot and to this union two children were born, Darrell. sho is now 13 years old, and izabeth, years old. Besiles her husband and two children she is survived by her other, Mrs. Mary Pugh, two others, Marion and Marvin and tree sisters.

Edr Rife and Neola Pugh, all of this county. Deceased was a member of Concord church, having united with that church when 13 vears of age, where she retained her membership until the time of her death. The funeral was held at Concord church at 1 p. m. Saturday conducted by Rev.

F. M. Branic of this citv. aftor which the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery there. Daughter of Rev.

J. Reed Dies in Oregon Word has been received here of the recent death of Mrs. A. T. Haun of Freewater.

Ore. Mrs. Haun will be remembered as Miss Nellie Reed. daughter of Rev. J.

J. Reed. formerly pastor of the Methodist church here. Death was caused by pneumonia following an attack of influenza. Funeral services were conducted in Walla Walla, and the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery in that city.

Mrs. Haun has a host of friends here. who extend their heartfelt. sympathy to the family in their bereavement. Teacher's Examinations The regular teacher's examinations will he held in Shelbyville on the following dates: March 5th and 6th, 1920.

June 4th and 5th, 1920. August 6th and 7th, 1920. Applicants bring pencil, pen and ink, but paper may be secured at place of examination. If you expect to take any of the 1920 examinations by all means begin in March. Also file this for future reference as no further notice will be given.

MYRTLE THRELKELD, Co. Supt. of Schools. NOTICE I hereby call a meeting of the Democratic Central Committee at Shelbyville for Friday, Feb. 27th, at 2 p.

m. and urge each and every member to be present as matters of importance will come before the committee at that -Wm. R. Moran, Chairman. Circuit Court News; Jury Dismissed to March 8 Following the rendering of a verdict in the Sallie A.

Baker vs. J. R. Lyell, Adm'r. of the estate of Sarah E.

Cochran case, the jury was dismissed Judge Drain until March 8. The following cases have been disposed of since our last issue: State vs. Ike Yeoman, E. B. Yeoman and D.

BurnettTudgment of forfeiture made final in penal sum of $500. M. B. Pickett VS. Louis B.

Houck-Judgment for plaintiff for $196.42. D. S. Littleiohn VS. Jacob Ziegler et al- -Dismissed.

W. 0. L. Jewett et al vs. Lucy V.

Davis, Executrix, and Lucy V. Davis---On application of plaintiff cause continued until next regular term. Leave granted defendant to file amended netition within 40 days from date. James H. Nichols vs.

Clarence Sagasser et al--Dismissed at ost of plaintiff. Walter M. Hilbert et al vs. W. E.

Callahan Construction Co. et 1-Continued as per stipulation Howell H. Jewett vs. G. W.

Cox--Cause revived in the name of Arthur E. Jones and J. R. Lyell. Administrators.

James P. Bovd enters appearance for 'efcadant. Josiah J. Rash vs. Howell H.

Tewett -Cause revived against Arthur E. Jones and J. R. Lyell. Sallie A.

Baker vs. J. R. Lyell. Adm'r.

of estate of Sarah E. Cochran-Tried to jury and verl'et rendered in favor of plainBiff for $1185. This case two davs and went to the 'ury on plaintiff's avidence after an argument for demurrer was verruled hv the court. Appeal udors token. Dollie M.

Carr et al vs. Irene Ralliett Barr et al -Reset for March 29. Nonev Richer et al vs, Carvie VanZent et pl of sole filed and annroved. distribution and deed ordered. Addie M.

Smith et al VS. Annie O'Neal et 21-On motion of plaintiff's attornov interlocutorv decree set aside. amended antition filed and order of pubtootion. Guy C. Gouch et al vs.

Nonor Renort of sale filed and approved, distribution and 'end andored. Alberta T. Flowerres et al vs. Moutla Cotton et al -Passed un441 March 29. Teona Taylor et ol vs.

Wra. H. Foreman et of sale filed and approved, distribution lond deed William Meccick VS. Wm. E.

Warren -Dismissed. William Messick vs. William F. Warren (Mandate) -Tudgment establishing the will as the last will and testament of Thomas E. Warren.

deceased. in accordance with the iudoment and mandate of Supreme Court. The case of State vs. Fred J. Dillov (mrand lorenv) filed last week -Defendant entered plea of guilty and a fine of $100 and costs assessed by the Judge.

Stav of execution on fine until next term. The following cases have been fled during the weak which are returnable at the June term: Barbara Crabtree et al VS. Fdoar R. Evans -Suit to partition. Beulah Jordan vs.

Harry Jordan-Divorce. Omer M. Rhodes vs. Walker D. Hines.

Dir. Gen. of R. and C. B.

Q. R. -Suit for damages. Dies in Kansas Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Clem Armentrout which occured at her home near Plains, Sunday, February 22.

Death followed an attack of pneumonia. following influenza and giving birth to a baby girl. Clem is a son of G. W. Armentrout, formerly of this citv.

He was inured recently while dragging the roads and it was necessay to amputate two of his toes. All of his family have been ill with the flu and it would seem they, are having more than their share of afflicItion. "HANK" COMES BACK STRONGER THAN EVER Correspondent Recovers From Attack of "Flu" A reassuring message to the old maids of the county comes this week in a letter from our well known correspondent from Lentner (the best town on the Burlington between Shelbina and Clarence). His versatile pen has been silenced while he was combating an attack of influenza, but he says he is right side up again now and coming stronger than ever. His letter follows: Dear Herald and Editor: It has been a long time since I wrote you.

Since then I have had a tussel with the flu and it made me feel so funny I thought I had better write for fear you would think I was dead, moved or married. Fact is, I have done neither, but felt at one time like I would be willing to do either one for a while. Did you ever have the flu? Ir not, you have certainly missed something interesting. I happened to have it twice at the same time and believe me, it is worse than keeping bach or trying to convince an old maid you need her worse than anything in this world. No doubt if our foresight and forethought had not prompted us to lay in a good supply of snake bite cure a year or two ago this kid would probably have been in the happy hunting ground today instead of here in the best postoffice on the Burlington railroad between Shelbina and Clarence.

We just felt every way at the same time. Felt like we had been sent for and couldn't go, or went and was not welcome. But we never for a moment figured on that is to any other clir or country beyond our own little world. But we got in our bluff today we feel Hi-Yu-Skoo and really glad now we did on as long as we did. for remember, this is leap year and we do not want to be accused of being a quitter, as we would have been had we shuffled off, or flued off.

We feel good for at least 75 01 30 years more now and are not afraid of anything that comes along since the flu didn't kill 15. We wouldn't even be aired tackle getting married. for I am sure it couldn't be any worse. only it might last longer. But what we started to say was that our good old friend.

Uncle Chris Kuhner, just came in and handed us $3 to send the Herald for he said he expected he was behind on the Herald that much. and I was glad to accommodate him as well as the Herald. so here it is. Please put Mr. K.

up at the head of the class now as he has shown his faith by his works. We will try to send the items from now on but they may come in broken doses as che flu always affects a person in the weakest spot and ours happened to be just under our lid, and probably some weeks we won't have enough good common every day sense to write anything sensible and we don't like to write foolishness for fear people will think we are crazy. With best regards to the whole d- or editor's family, and all the town, from Vernie Drain down to Dank Dale, we beg to remain single for a few more months, or until the H. C. L.

comes down to our level, and send our best love to all the good old maids in your town and the surrounding country for 50 miles, and hope to meet them all some time at the Old Settlers Reunion. Yours for thirty cents, HANK. --0-- Attention, P. E. O's! The party for the I.

L's" which was postponed on Feb. 13. will occur next Friday night, Feb. 27th, at the home of Misses Sue and Ellen Singleton. All previous plans will be followed.

and members will act accordingly. Please come a half hour early for a short business session which is necessary, at this Threlkeld, Pres..