Tri-County News from King City, Missouri • Page 1

GENTRY ANDREW DEKALB SAVE MONEY READ THE ADS BUT AT HOaOB YOU CAN SAVE IN KING CITY READ THE AOS TRI-COUNTY NEWS WITH WHICH HAS BEEN MERGED THE UNION STAR HERALD ONION STAB HERALD VOL. XXIII NO. 24 KING CITY, GENTRY COUNTY, MISSOURI, FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 1922. TBI-COITNTT WEWH VOL. II NO.

4t UNCLE HANK BANQUET WILDCATS LOSE IN BERLIN TRACK MEET FUNERAL SERVICES TOMORROW FOR MRS. ANNIE K. JOHNSON Died Tuesday at DeuaJr, Callk Burial at Star Chapel 1 Funeral services for Mrs. Annie B. Johnson, wife of the late William B.

Johnson, will be held at 11 oclock tomorrow morning at Star Chapel, and burial will be in Star Chapel cem etery beside her husband. She died Tuesday at. Denair, according COUNTRY HOME OF H. BRANDT IS DESTROYED BY FIRE Family Escapes With Few Clothes at a. m.

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brandt four miles northeast of King City was completely destroyed by Are ot unknown origin about 4 oclock Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs.

Brandt and their son, Marlon narrowly escaped with their lives and a few Good Mimical Program Reception at School Banqaet at tlan phnrch Albany Takes Majority Honors in Boat Fete Squad Picked for County Meet The Albany high school track squad had little difficulty yesterday after- I IE I 1 1111 Surpassing any previous gathering Of Ite kind here in elaborate detail, the annual King City High School Junior-Senior banquet was held last Saturday night In the basement of noon in walking away from King City articles of clothing by jumping from the second story. Mr. Brandt was awakened, he said, shortly before 4 oclock, choking with smoke. He aroused Mrs. Brandt, and went to the hall door to call Marion.

The flames leaping up the to word recieved by relatives here Wednesday. The body will arrive on the 4:36 train this afternon, accom-companied by Norman Johnson, a sou. The body will He in state this evening and until 10 oclock tomorrow morning at the W. D. Gibson home.

Mrs. Johnson will be remembered by many friends here. She was a sister of Mrs. W. D.

Gibson of King City, and the mother ot Roy C. Johnson, formerly In business here, and Is hrdlu hrdlu cmfwyp mfwyp the Christian churcb. ah memDers of both classes, most ot the faculty and several visitors were present. The guests assembled at 7:30 oclock In the high school auditorium -where an informal reception was held in honor of the senior class. The room was profusely decorated with the colors of the two classes, black and red and green and white.

Punch was served at the reception. There was also a toast "Looking For ward," was proposed by Bissell Bradley ot the Junior class, and a response hall and stairs. Marlon was hard to and by the time he was awake the fire had gained great headway, tlarion threw the mattress and pillows from his bed to the ground! and, grabbing what clothes he could gather up, Jumped to the mattress. Mr. and Mrs.

Brandt took a few clothes with them, and succeeded in reaching the ground by sliding down porch post. Within a few SMysterious cRpmantk yhrtOing Indian Drum 9y William MacHntg and Edwin Balmer Brothers-in-law frequently maka good team mates, especially Uteri ture. One of the best novels bearing the name of Rudvard Kiplina was written in collaboration with WcJcott Balmier, die brother of Kipling's wife. When two such capable fiction writers as the brothers-in-law MacHarg and Balmer decided to join twees, it was evident that some good stories would result. The stories came out and their success has been attested by the large measure of public approval bestowed upon: vThe Aoiieve-ments of Luther Trent," "Sura-karta," "The Blind Man's Eyes" and "The Indian Dram." The latter Is such a particularly absorbing tale that, the oppor-tunitv presenting itself, we secured the privilege of printing serial form ana now intend You really can't appreciate th' beauties of the Grand Canyon until after you've sen some fellers yawn.

FORMER KING CITT MAN DIES IN HOSPITAL AT ST. JOSEPH Transfusion of Blood Palls to Save X. Watson minutes the building collapsed. "Looking Backward," was made by Gordon Thrailkill, a senior. Ralph In a surprise dual track meet, held at the Berlin consolidated school, 75 to 25.

McFall won another meet held at the same time and place, between Berlin, Grandview and McFall. Despite the overwhelming score, the local team Is considered to have made a good showing, as the boys have been out to regular practice only two -evenings, and without a coach. Albany was the heavy point-winner in the Gentry county track meet here last Spring. Albany placed first in the 50-yard, 100 yard and 220 yard events, and the running broad jump. Berry of King City placed second in the latter and tied for first in the running high Jump.

Albany took firts in the half mile, Thrailkill of King City placed first in the quarter mile. Albany waa a victor in the running hop, step and Jump. Albany also grabbed the 830-yard relay, shot put and discus. Bulla, for King City, annexed the pole vault honors at 9 ft. 2 in.

Berry also tied again in the standing broad jump, at 9 ft. 2 in. Duncan of Albany, and McCoy and Roberts also proposed a toast to the Mr. Brandt was left with nothing but hie nightclothes, although Mrs. Brandt, and Marion saved enough to keep them warm.

Mr. Brandt was aenlor class. Prof. M. L.

McCoy act ed as toastmaster. taken to a neighbor's to borrow some clothes. The origin of the fire is unknown. After the reception, the guests were escorted to the Christian church where a banquet had been prepared by the Golden Circle class. It was aerved by the following members of ST.

JOSEPH PRESBYTERY CLOSES GOOD MEETING HERE Big Church Dinner Is Feature of Conference The St. Joseph Presbytery, district organization of the Presbyterian Church, U. S. closed its three-day session here yesterday with a big din ner for the visiting delegates, ministers and members of the local church, in the church basement. The meeting opened Tuesday afternoon.

The dinner, at noon, was followed by several short talks by visitors, who M. B. Watson of Albany, formerly of King City, died Saturday in a St. Joseph hospital after a prolonged Illness. A blood transfusion opperation was performed a week ago, but to no avail.

The blood of J. F. Randall of Albany was used. Mr. Watson was at one time in the poultry and produce business here, and will be remembered by many friends.

Mr. Brandt said it could hardly have started- from a stove or chimney as there had been no fire in the house for more than twelve hours. The the sophomore class: Stella Casey, Al yne White, Mildred McElroy, Mabel Bust, Wilma Cleveland, Lucile Loest and Velma Bryson. The following program was given as the banquet was being served: Music Orchestra complimented King City tor its hos Ore seemed to have started, he said, in a corner of the kitchen away from the stove. A carton of matches was kept there, and he thinks it is possible that a mouse gnawed through and ignited a match.

Mr. Brandt recovered 900 ot his loss in insurance Tuesday. ONE KILLED, TWO INJURED WHEN TRAIN HITS FORD CAR pitality. The next meeting will be Watson of King were officials. Song Raleigh Weaver Address Harry Bryson at New Point church, near Oregon, Mo The meet took the locals by surprise, as they did not re it to the readers of this STEPHEN CAMPBELL BUY ceive their invitation to enter until yesterday mornng.

0. NARANS RESTAURANT piNinnon, Response Edith Campbell Piano Solo Ruth Frederick Reading Flora Howe Violin Solo Lois Dayhoff Piano Solo Marie Heintz Music Orchestra The following composed the orches A preliminary meet to pick the Will Operate Grocery Store and Res Watch for the Opening Installment DEMOCRATIC WOMEN WILL -HOLD MEET IN ST JOSEPH TODAY CInb There Invites Women From All Over State To Attend A rally to which all Democratic women In Missouri are Invited will be. held by the Women's Democratic Club of St. Joseph Friday, April 21, at the Robidoux Hotel. The meeting according to officers of the organization, is not to be held in the interest of any candidate, but is solely for the purpose of promoting kindly feel'n; among the women voters, personal acquaintance each other, and' awakening renewed teams to represent K.

C. H. S. in the coming county meet at Stanberry, was held on the high school le)d Tuesday afternoon. The events and placings taurant, Combined Worth, Mo, Woman Instantly Killed At ParneU Sunday tra: A deal was closed Wednesday where Violin, Lois Dayhoff; cornet, Rus follow: sell Weaver; trombone, Loren Plum by B.

G. Stephen and Leo Campbell became proprietors of the R. O. Nar-and restaurant and grocery store, mer; piano, Ruble Jennings; drums, Miss Grace Trump, 25, of Worth, waa Instantly killed, and Charles Myers, 35, of ParneU, and his adopted daughter Levita Myers. 13.

HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS TO GIVE Raleigh Weaver. and the new firm had possession yes The members of the senior class, CONCERT AT CHURCH SUNDAY honor the banquet was were jeriously. Injured at 4:30 oclock terday. The place will be run as a Sunday afternoon when a Ford car combined restaurant and grocery in which they were riding waa hit store. The new firm has ordered a Event Place time, etc.

50-Yd. Dash. 1. Thrailkill 6 sec. 2.

Berry 3. Bryson 4. Shultx 100-Yd. Dash. 1.

Thrailkill 11 1-5 2. Berry 3. Sherman 4. Edwards Wfll be Assisted by Pupils of Mrs. II.

given, are: Glenn Bulla, William Bulla, Carl loyalty to the party. L. Yates and Mrs. V. L.

Berry Plana fnr th wnmen'i nari in the, by a Burlington freight train. The' new and complete stock of groceries. Berry, Anna Berry, Nelrose Berry, Mildred Brown, Sarah Boone, Edith Campbell, George Christie, Laura Al- The high school chorus wll give a campaign in the state In November, injured were rushed to a hospital in 'staple and fancy. and especially in the August primar- St. Joseph and it is thought they will.

Both the new merchants are well ies will be discussed at the meeting, recover. in town. Campbell is a "Vlftert Frank, Russell Freaencn, Jflr- concert at 3 oclock Sunday afternoon at the Christian church. The con nest Gibler, Donald Gantz, Florence 220-Yd. Dash The Woman's Democratic State Com- Myers, who was driving the car, is young man, recently graduated from mittee, of which Mrs.

J. W. Mc- a farmer, and a brother-in-law of King ciy Wgb school. Stephen cert is the result of a term of training under Miss Rhea Statton. The Ficklln, Ruth Plummer, Hazel Jones, Thelma Stejwart, Gordon Thrailkill, has been a successful merchant, hav Knight is chairman and Mrs.

Kate Miss Trump. He had the side cur- 1. Thrailkill 27 4-5 2. Sherman 3. Bryson 4.

Lemaster chorus will be assisted by music pu Floretta Moffitt, Avis Wells, Thelma Morrow is secretary, and the Execu-1 tains up on his car, it is said. As ing until recently owned a general store at Fairport. oils ot Mrs, H. L. Yates and Mrs.

V. tive Committee will meet together at Kier. Other guests avere: 440-Yd. Daah. in instrumental numbers.

There will be no admission charge. Supt and Mrs. M. L. McCoy, Prof.

JIM MILLAN RIDES THE GOAT AT PYTHIAN SISTER INITIATION 10 oclock Friday to compare conditions in the districts represented by members throughout the state, and to talk over the coming campaign. At 12 oclock a luncheon will be 1. Bryson 2. Thrailkill 3. Simpson 4.

Stewart and Mrs. R. C. Wheeler, R. H.

Wat son, Elvira Ward, Miss Rhea Stat EDITORS OF THREE COUNTIES the car aproached the grade crossing, it is said, Myers was watching a passenger train, which was slowing down to stop at a water tank. The freight, southbound, hit the car before he knew of its approach. All three passengers were thrown from the Ford. Miss Trump's head was severed from the body, it was said. TheFord was carried about 100 yards on the front of the locomotive.

FORM PRESS ASSOCIATION ton, Miss Josephine Clements, Miss Catherine Kerr, Dr. C. H. Carlstead 8S0-Yd Run. given at the Robidoux Hotel.

Short talks, limited to five minutes each. of Palmyra, and Mrs. Harold Ir win of Kansas City, Mo. Gentry, Worth and Harrison Counties will be made by some of the women 1. Thrailkill 2-41 1-5 2.

Stewart 3. Bryson 4. Casey Well Represented The following are members of the Junior class, who were hosts at the who worked in the last campaign through the State Committee's reception and banquet: Speaker's Bureau, telling of their Hop. Step and Jump. The Tri-County Press association XI ffxr T3 pironn HqvaI fri await TJTar But the Gout was Alive and the Sisters Suffered Most A mock Initiation entitled "The order of the Golden Goose, was administered to James Millan last Friday night by the East Side division of the Pythian' Sisters.

Millan was made to ride a real live goat before he was knighted a full-fledged goose. At the last minute the women who conduit -ed the candidate on his journey became frightened at the antics of the goat, and had to call to Wade Syl was organized Friday at a meeting their their this experience in field work and experience in field work and ideas for the improvement ot service this summer and fall. ut Albany of the publishers of Gen 1. Berry 38-5 2. Butler 3.

Bulla 4. Thrailkill try, Worth and Harrison counties. E. Yates, business manager of the riet Jean Stanton, Opal Copeland, Ruble Jennings, Thelsa Guest, Bissell Bradley, Harry Pence, Charlotte Loest Alice Haskins, Mervin Roberts, Ralph Roberts, Bonnie Grundy, Marie Heintz Democratic women from all Running Broad Jump. 1 over Bethany Printing dompany, was Entertain nt "Bill" Party Mrs.

A. Flem Baker, Mrs. Ray Marsh and Mrs. Clinton Allen entertained the members of the Lend a Hand club last Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Clinton Allen.

The invitations were sent in the form of bills and each guest was asked to dress to represent some famous bill. Billet Doux, Billy Boy cherry Die the state are expected to attend the made president, and Ben L. Peery Blondenia Jameson, Frances Boley rally, and it is hoped that through 1. Berrv 2. Thrailkill 3.

Bulla publisher of the Albany Ledger, was this meeting the attention of women elected secretary. The next meeting vester and Charles Alidredge for as will be held in Albany in two throughout Missouri may be called to the Issues of the coming campaign sistance. Edna Crouch, Verne Crouch, Kathryn Dayhoff, Ruth Pulley, Amy Fullerton, Hazel Bonham, Velma Lowery, Jesse Casey Louis Simpson, Clyde French, Vincil Stewart, Ruth Frederick, months. After Millan had been knighted rousing tnelr interest and enlisting All but one of the newspapers in the mUS wer? I the Pythian Sisters put on a fancy on the bill of fare. Mrtrin wh.vj, drill, which was followed by refresh.

their enthusiasm for the attainment three counties were represented at of victory in the election in August. Lletha Weaver, Crystal Shepherd, The following guests were present: ments and an enjoyable social hour. Mrs. A. C.

Parsons of King City is Russell Deaton, George DIerenfeldt, the conference. The editors were the guests of the Albany chamber of mm' MA7n.a,?? SSt There were several invited guests. a member ot the state executive com Gladys Blessing, Grace Blessing, Be mittee. Burke, Mrs. R.

C. Wheeler as Billie atrice Brown, Versal Caton, Velda Zimmerman, Flora Howe, Cora McAl- commerce at a luncheon at the New Albany hotel at noon. There were brief speeches by the president of the Sunday, Mrs. Ray Marsh as Bill Gib SCHOOL NOTES laster, Emllie Llndley. club, the president of Palmer College "EXPERIENCE" IS BIG BILL AT LWILE THEATER TONIGHT Fitxniaurlce Paramount Film Is Nw Allegory (By Supt.

M. L. McCoy) and J. F. Hull, publisbr of the Mary-ville Tribune, owner ot the Stanberry This week leaves us with just one C.

E. Yancey Here C. Yancey, candidate for repre tentative in congress from this dis son, Mrs. R. M.

Stanley as Bill Shakespeare, Mrs. Lon Frank Bill Hart. The following were not costumed: Mrs. Charles Boyd, Mrs. G.

O. Vaughn, Mrs. W. C. Whitehouse, Mrs A.

Flem Baker, Mrs. Clinton Allen and Miss Alma Baer ot Albany. 4. Bacon Standing Broad Jump. 1.

i Berrv 8-8 1-2 1. 1 Thrailkill 3. Bulla 4. Butler Running High Jump. 1.

Berry 2. Kennedy "3. Lemaster 4. Simpson Shot Put. 1.

Berry 31-10 2. Sherman 3. Thrailkill 4. Crouch Discus. 1.

Gantz. 2. Crouch 3. W. Bulla 4.

Sherman High Hurdles 1. Berry 2. Sherman 3. Gantz 4. Thrailkill month between us and the end ot Herald and an officer in the Missouri Press association.

Mr. Peery acted as toastmaster. The business ses trict, In town yesterday shak our school term. And between twenty-three of our dudIIs. nrobablv.

and the end of their high school sions were held In the Chamber of Commerce rooms. training. Last Saturday night the "Experience" is the name of tonight's bill at the Lucile theater. It is an allegory, a George Fitzmauricn production, a Paramount Picture, and a starring vehicle for Richard Bar- L. T.

Moulton of the Chronicle, and Juniors entertained the Seniors and Mrs. W. E. Spenee Worse Mrs. W.

E. Spence who underwent L. N. Bowman of The News represent ing bands with the known democrats. He (aid thing were looking rosy all lover the district so tar a he waa able to find out, but admitted that a candidate has a hard time finding a man who will stand right up and admit that he is going to vote tor someone lse.

faculty in royal manner. The high ed the King City papers. a surgical operation at a hospital in thelmess, as Youth." St. Joseph, Wednesday, was reported in a critical condition yesterday school auditorium was furnished and decorated to resemble a large reception room with a low festooned ceiling of crepe paper In the colors of the classes. Some very beautifully Sew for Mrs.

Henry Brandt The members of the Loyal Women's "Experience" is the story of Youth. Youth meets Ambition, and leaves his mother and Love to go to the city. There he first encounters Pleasure, and dazzled by her, asks Opportunity to wait, but this Opportunity does not class of the Christian church met rendered musical numbers together Building Blnearass Headers The rear end of the Clark feed barn Low Hurdles with the address of welcome by the president of the Junior class and the response from the Senior nresldenL has been turned Into a bluegrass do. Pleasure introduces Youth to Wednesday at the home of Mrs. E.

H. Corbin and donated a day's sewing to Mrs. Henry Brandt, whose home and all-Its contents were burned early Sunday morning. Thirty-two worn en were present, and Mrs. Brandt waa given a good start towards replacing her lost property.

1. Brvson 2. Thrailkill 3. Casey 4. Sherman header factory, and the machines are (Beauty, Wealth, Fashion, Intoxlca-being turned out by the wholesale tor tion and Temptation.

At home the Country Club has Easter Party The members of the Country club noyed an Easter party Saturday night at the home of Mr. and J. X. Scott Games and contests took up most of the evening. The rooms were decorated with Easter suggestions.

At a late hour partners were chosen and a cafeteria lunch was aerved Mr. and Mrs. Earl Evans entertain the club In May. J. W.

McKnight. Amos Ketchum is loving mother dies, and Love goes to In charge of the construction. the city to seek Youth. She Is di Pole Vault At ten oclock they went to the Christian church basement for the banquet which was delicious and bountiful and elegantly served. Aa a whole the entertainment, banquet and 1.

G. Bulla 2. Danbury 3. Standlea 4. M.

Roberts Joseph Frederick 111 Joseph Frederick, president ot the Lois Dayhoff for the quartet In "Doan Yo' Cry Ma Honey." Relay. On April 29 will be held at the King City school an Annual Tri- Berry, Thrailkill, Sherman, Bryson, Lemaster, Shultx, Kennedy, rected to the Primrose Path cabaret, but she Is not admitted. Chance waits until Youth's money has almost disappeared, then offers his services in doubling what he haa left But Luck is not with Youth, and he is thrown from the place, bankrupt, except for the ring Love had given him. With the exception of Temptation all Youth's "friends" have forgotten him. Temptation slips a wallet In Youth's pocket, and Youth is arrested for theft.

Sick and disgusted, he First National Bank and Trust of this city, who had been spending the winter in California, was brought to St. Joseph yesterday In a very feeble condition and will probably be brought to King City to the home of his son, George. He has been in failing health for some tune and be County Rural and Grade Track meet and Literary contest to which all schools, rural and town are Invited. Schols of more than one room are not allowed to enter as a unit but must enter by rooms or If departmental an me attending iavors were elegant, and shall long be remembered. They were a great compliment to the Junior class, to the Christian church ladies who prepared the banquet and especially to the Senior class.

Dr. John F. Caskey of St Joseph has been secured to deliver the Commencement address on the evening of May 19. The Sub-District Literary contest will be held in the Palmer College auditorium on Friday afternoon and night, April 21. Our representatives shall be: Ruth Plummer for declamation in, "Over the Balllster" Harry Bryson for oration In, "Carry a Message to Garcia" Sarah Boone for girls' extemporaneous speaking and ing 78 years old does not build up ized, bv grades, Hnntefltanta ah alt ha rapidly.

He haa been connected with three classes. Class A. those weigh- meets Vice and Habit, who show him Wafers Baby Is Improving Mr. and Mrs. J.

T. Wagers returned Monday from a short visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wagers at Cameron, and report that their little granddaughter, Elisabeth, is apparently improving- rapidly. The little girl haa been critically 111 with a malady similar to diphtheria.

Farnltnre Shop In Fisher BnQdlnf" The Robinson furniture and upholstering plant will occupy the south room of the Flood-Fisher Implement company building. Workmen are busy now remodeling the room. The building to owned by Dr. G. Sherman, who had planned to erect a building ior the new -concern.

he can forget by means ot drugs. Ha ing one hundred pounds or more. nacon. Girls' 50-Yd. Dash.

Copeland 7-1, Casey, McAllaater, Boone. Girls' 100-Yd. Dash. Copeland 13-3, Casey, McAllaster, Boone. Girls' 50-Yd.

Low Hurdles. Copeland 9, Plunrmer, Haskina, Holeman. Girls' Basketball Throw. Copeland 67-2, Jennings, Holeman, Casev. Girls' Relay.

Copeland, Casey, McAllaster, Boone, Holeman, Plummer, Brown, banking interests here ever since the founding of the First National Bank and owns a valuable farm some five miles south-west of King City. bit urges so that he goes with Crime to rob Wealth's home. On the way he hears the singing of the church choir, and remembering his mother. Class B. those weighing seventy-five pounds or up to one hundred.

And class C. those weighing less than seventy-five pounds. Parents and friends are Invited to come and resolves to return home. With Ex Rev. R.

F. Surles to Atlanta The Rev. Rv F. Surles. formerly bring their dinners and spend the perlence he returns.

At home Love day 4n the morning at the Literary I and Hope await him. Ambition uordon Thrailkill for boys' Extern pastor ot tne Baptist church here, has been called to Atlanta. aa nastor poraneoua. Edith Camnbell. Hmrrlatt contest and in tha afternoon at th araln iok Youth who with Love at ot a large church.

Jean Stanton, Aylene White and Track meet. 'his side, starts life anew..