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PI- FOUR THE NEOSHO TIMES Thursday, March 1, 1917 I THE NEOSHO TIMES. The Neosho Times Printing Company PUBLIflUKttS H. 8. STUKGIS EDITOR Entered at the postoftlce at Neosho. Mo.

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For plate matter where no composition is required, 25 per cent reduction from above rates. Reading notices 6 cents a line; black-face type 10 cents a line. Card of Thanks 25 cents. form a league of nations to enforce peace after the European war is over. Former President W.

H. Taft is president of the National League. Judge Alton B. Parker is vice president and Herbert S. Houston is treasurer.

Mr. Hatler who had Mrs. Hatler along, returend home Thursday night but I remained over Friday to see what the legislature was doing. I said there were only two delegates from this county but there was Bob McClanahan of Granby who is reading clerk of the House and he kept his place in front of the speaker's stand right through the Peace meeting. Geo.

A. Pogue, our representative, was sick and had not been in his seat for several days. Senator Mitchell was on the job all the time and it was apparent that he is a leader and influential man in the Senate. He is a ready debater and made forceful talks on the tax commission bill and other important measures. The tax commission bill passed the House with three commissioners at a salary of $3,000 each but the Senate trimmed it down to one at a $6,000 salary.

It was generally understood that if the Senate bill passed heartless chaim, yet, we should not question, 'tis the inevitable; that which all must meet, and, ifjwejyould regard it as a release from earthly cares and sorrows; but a transposing or passing from this to the life beyond we could more clearly see our selfishness in wanting to keep our loved ones here. This feeling is naturally a part of us. It is human to let us be considerate. Allow me to commend you especially the aged companion, to Him whose Divine Wisdom is Law and has power to sustain and comfort. He hath power to give and the power is His to take away.

Question He doeth all things well. A Sympathetic Friend. THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH BEFORE JOINT SESSION (Continued from Page One) our merchant ships with defensive arms should tht become necessary and with the means of using them, and to employ any other instrumentalities or methods that may be necessary and adequate to protect our ships and our people in their legitimate and peaceful pursuits on the seas. I request also that you will grant me at the same time along with the powers I ask, a sufficient credit to enable me to provide adequate means of protection where they are lacking, including adequate insurance against risks. the present war "I have spoken of our commerce and of the legitimate erands of our people on the seas, but you will not be misled as to my main thought -Cornelius be appointed state tax commissioner but there was no certainty that either bill would get through.

Senator Mitchell stated in advocating the Senate bill that its purpose is to catch the tax dodgers who now escape taxation on money, notes, bonds and other forms of intangible property that the local assessor will not get because dependent on these same tax dodgers for his election. If the bill passes, a deputy will be sent to each county to dig up all this property and put it on the tax books. Two state-wide good roads bills were sent up for consideration. House bill No. 5 known as the Hawcs bill was introduced early and has the approval of the administration generally.

This bill meets the requirements of the Federal act by which $2,500,0000 from the U. S. government are available for road construction in this state. It was drawn with particular reference to the acceptance of this Federal money. The Buffum bill, No.

S35, was introduced later. It is said that this bill does not meet the requirements of Later hu 1U Wclo beneath-these phrases and- gives them dignity and weight. It is not of material interest merely that we are thinking. It is rather of fundamental human of all, the right of life itself. I am thinking not only of the rights of Americans to go and come about their proper of sea, but of something much deeper, something more fundamental that that; I am think ing of those rights of humanity without which there is no civilization.

My theme is of those great principles of compassion and of protection which mankind has sought to throw about human lives, tho lives of noncombatants, the lives of men who are peacefully at work keeping the industrial processes of the world quick and vital, the lives of women Death of R. C. Richards. R. C.

Richards, a well known carpenter' and mill contractor, died of heart failure at his home two miles northeast of Neosho, Wednesday, February 21. Mr. Richards was born in Wayne county, Illinois, May 21, 1855. He came to this county about twenty-five years ago and was employed by the Van Riper-Rogers Company of Neosho for about five years, ployed as foreman by Ben Stephens of Joplin. For the greater part of the past sixteen years he had been employed in and around Granby as foreman of mill construction.

Two months previous to his death he was general master mechanic of the American Lead Zinc Spelter-Company of Granby. September 20, 1893, he was married to Nettie E. Anderson of this county. To this union were born children, hve boys and three girls. Two boys and one girl died in infancy.

The wife and five children, three boys and two girls are left to mourn his death. Mr. Richards was an honest, hardworking man and a good neighbor, well liked by all who knew him. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of Granby. Funeral services were conducted at the home at two o'clock Friday, February 23, by Rev.

S. A. Willard. Interment was made in the Gibson cemetery. 35 YEARS' BUGGY EXPERIENCE and children and those who supply the labor which ministers to their sustenance.

We are speaking of no selfish material rights but of rights which our hearts support and whose foundation is that righteous passion for justice upon which all law, all structures alike of family, of state, and of mankind, must rest as upon the ultimate base of our existence and our liberty. I cannot imagine any man with American principles at his heart hesitating to defend these things." -4-TRIP TO THE-STATE CAPITAL act, and under-it-the $2,500,000 would be lost to this state. The cost of state administration under the Buffum bill would be $70,000 and under the Hawes bill It appeared that the Hawes bill would pass. The House had up only local bills HEREFORD CALVES COMING. on Friday" and there were no exciting debates.

Frank Lee of Joplin is one of the leaders in the House and when he talks they all take notice. He has vigorously opposed extravagance in state affairs and his influence is being felt. An investigation has shown a lot of useless clerks and employes on the payrolls and they will likely lose their heads. Harry Ratliff of Neosho is Frank Lee's private clerk and Edgar Thornberry of Stella is with Senator Mit- cheTT Of the many delegates appointed to the convention to organize a Missouri Branch of the League to Enforce Peace held at Jefferson City last Thursday, T. C.

Hatler and the editor of The Times were the only ones who went from this county. At Joplin they met Craycroft and T. C. Major Clark Tadlock who were going as delegates and at Carthage several from Barry, Lawrence and Stone counties got on the same train. We arrived in Jefferson City very early Thursday morning, about four o'clock, and as there were no beds to be had we waited in the hotel lobby till daylight.

There was more honor at home in being appointed a delegate than at the state capital as we found out, the whole convention having already been planned and fixed by the leaders from St. Louis and Kansas City, the delegates from the country districts having no chance to take part. Frederick N. Judson of St. Louis was the temporary chairman and was fleeted president of the State League.

Governor Gardner made a short address of welcome and stated the purpose of the convention. His speech was well received and it made a good Impression. Speeches were made by the chairman, Mr. Judson, and by J. T.

M. Johnson of Kansas City, after which resolutions were adopted endorsing the purposes of the National League to Enforce Peace. The purpose of the League, it was stated, has nothing to do with any attempt to stop the present war but only to In Memory of William Burkett. William Burkett was born in Tennessee, July 9, 1831.. Died Feby.

9, 1917, aged 85 years and seven months. Funeral services were held from the home and interment in the Owsley cemetery, Monday, Feby. 12, 1917. The deceased professed faith Christ about forty-six years ago and joined the Missionary Baptist church. In the year 1854 he was married to Miss Lydia I.

Lansford. His aged wife, who is now seventy-nine years of age, survives him, also one son and one daughter, Mr. Burkett of Locust Grove, and Mrs. Sam Doles of Bethpage, McDonald county, Mo. Three children have preceded him, one having died in infancy and two in early childhood.

He had not been feeling well for the past three months but his death came as a great shock as he was up and about the home and had even gone to town the day he died. He had lived for the past three years in Stark City and numbered his friends by his acquaintances. He was highly respected and it can be truthfully said of him that he spoke well or not at all of anyone. He was among the few remaining who served in the Civil war, having been in active service for three years. He had been spared years after his three score and ten and his ripe old age was one that very few are permitted to reach.

His life's work was finished and 'twas l.ut natural in the twilight hours of the evening of life that he should lie down in that peace-, ful slumber from which none ever awakes to weep. I would entreat those who are left behind to try to realize the fact that your loss is his gain; be thankful for having had such a one and while 'tis true, he has passed on, you have the blessed privilege of cherishing his memory most devoutedly, which should be a solace and an inspiration until, in a few short years, at most, all will be gathered home. Death seems cruel, harsh and relentless, it is true; we know it is a respecter of none; youth and age, alike, must succumb to its seemingly On next Saturday, March third, at one o'clock p. fifty Hereford calves will be distributed to the first calf club organized in Newton and McDonald counties. The buyers have secured a of calves that will be worth while coming to Neosho to look upon, and it is expected that a record breaking crowd will be in Neosho on that day to witness the drawing for the calves.

Fifty wide-awake enthusiastic boys and girls will leave Neosho on that day the of a real white faced calf, one that will be nurtured under such conditions as will make its owner happy to return it to Neosho during the week of the fall Harvest Show to be exhibited in a contest for the greatest gains in pounds as well as to be sold to the highest bidder, the owner bjeing permitted to bid the same as other persons. Parents or others are expected to come along with the children to help fix up the papers and assist in getting the calves loaded into wagons and taken home. Ncosho Defeats Pittsburg 45 to 28. The fast Neosho basket ball team won their 14th straight victory by defeating the team representing Pittsburg high school. The score was 45 to 28.

The game was unnecessary rough and many fouls were called. Three of Neosho's players were disqualified from the game. For the first time since early in the season Capt. "Ike" Lane appeared in a suit and relieved Burns in the last half. The stars of the game were the two guards for Pittsburg and the playing of Garner and Suttles for Neosho.

Both of these men played a gpod clean game and deserve much credit for their playing. At intervals flashes of brilliant team work was made by both teams. Tomorrow night the boys reserves or second team will play the Granby high school team and Neosho girls play Granby The first team will rest tomorrow. On March 9 the first team will play Carthage at that place and on the 16th Webb City on their own court. The game tomorrow night will be the last games on the home court.

You can readily see the result and understand how we can give this positive guarantee with every Clark buggy sold: "We guarantee our Buggy Bodies NEVER to open at the Sills NEVER to NEVER to Cushions NEVER to sag or get lumpy. This does not mean a guarantee for one or two years, but FOR THE ENTIRE LIFE OF THE BUGGY, which is from 12 to 20 years, according to the way buggy is used. The Slogans of this Company are Quality First, and WE NEVER HAVE A DISSATISFIED CUSTOMER In spite of all the ways of tiring and equipping our wheels, we still found that there were weaknesses in buggy wheels as made at present, and we began to figure a way to avoid as much, and as many of these weaknesses as we could, and we have finally brought out our new Artillery wheel, which is a long step in advance of the old type wheel. The weakest part of a wheel is the rim, which gets all the pounding on the rocks, stones and ruts. A screw through the rim is of but little practical use.

An ordinary rivet projects outside the rim and looks awkward and clumsy, and catches the mud. Our new rivet is countersunk into the rim, smooth and flush, and barely shows through the paint. That, you will say, fixes the rim pretty thoroughly. BRIGGS HARDWARE CO Neosho, Missouri the Miss Margaret Woodrow Wilson, daughter of our honored president, will sing in concert at The New Joplin Theatre, Friday night, March 10, under the direction of Mrs. Nonnie Harben Crawford.

Miss Wilson only accepts such engagements as her distinguished father approves of and it was owing to her husband, the late Dr. W. B. Crawford, being a relative of Chief Justice White on the Supreme Bench, that Mrs. Crawford was instrumental in bringing Miss Wilson to Joplin.

The seats are on sale now at the Connor Hotel and Mrs. Crawford's Studio, 319 N. Moffett, or address Mrs. Crawford, Box 215, It 320,817 FORD CARS Have been built and delivered to retail buyers since August 1, 1916. the actual number of cars manufactured by us since August 1st, 1916, and delivered by our agents to retail buyers.

This unusual fall and winter demand for Ford cars makes it necessary for us to confine the distribution of cars only to those agents who have orders for immediate delivery to retail customers, rather than to permit any agent to stock cars in anticipation of later spring sales. We are issuing this notice to intending buyers that they may protect themselves against delay or disappointment in securing Ford cars. If, therefore, you are planning to purchase a Ford car, we advise you to place your order and take delivery now. Immediate orders will have prompt attention. Delay in buying at this time may cause you to wait several months.

Enter your order today for immediate delivery with our authorized Ford agent, Neosho Auto and don't be disappointed later on. FORD MOTOR COMPANY. SEED POTATOES. No. 1 Mills Pride Seed Potatoes at Knotts Davis' store, Newtown.

Married Saturday evening in Neosho, Mif.s Jessie Beavers, daughter of J. B. Beavers, and Mr. Stanley P. Moreland of Joplin.

Rev. James Miller performed the ceremony at the bride's home. They left at once for Joplin where they will live. Marriage Licenses. Geo.

Morton, Joplin. Cleo Nunn, Granby. M. F. Tinsley, Seneca.

Malinda Hatfield, Seneca. Stanley P. Moreland, Jessie Beavers, Neosho. Roy J. Myers, Racine.

I Delia Hamby, Neosho, Rt. 4. FOR SALE OR TRADE. I have about a $6,000.00 stock of Goods, Notions and Shoes, to sell or trade for a small farm. W.

A. HENDON, Granby, Mo. 18-tf John Ray who is associated with his father, Charles Ray, in the publication of the Cassville Democrat, was in Neosho Monday and was an interested spectator in circuit court when the four Fairview bank robbers were given sentence John was for his grandfather, Dr. John Ray, who established the Cassville Democrat 46 years ago. It is reported that he is slated to be the next postmaster of Cassville, LINOTYPEIT Linotype Composition to handle any size job of and we can do it quicker than any other shop in the county.

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