The Lathrop Optimist from Lathrop, Missouri • 1

COLUMBIA State Historical Soclety Lathrop Optimist. Tom W. Klepper, Editor Proprietor. INDEPENDENT IN POLITICS $1.00 per year, In Advance. Volume 44 No.

31. August 1, 1913. Consolidated with. Monitor-Herald LATHROP, CLINTON COUNTY, MO. THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1915.

Vol. 6. No. 20 Community Day April 23. The committee on Community Day appointed by the ParentTeacher Association is composed of the following: Chairman, G.

K. Fagin; Mrs. J. O. Johnston; Mrs.

Baxter Waters; Homer C. Shepherd and I Ross Chenoweth. The committee has a very enthusiastic meeting this morning. A general plan was devised. The day April 23 was set.

There will be two divisons, Home Makrrs Conference for women of the community and Agricultural Division for the men. Mr. Jewell Mayes, secretary of the State Board of Agriculture and Miss Bab Bell, state institute lecturer, as well as a speaker on vocational education, have been invited to speak. There will be a number of local speakers. The rural schools are invited to participate in a number of contests and athletic contests and possibly a bread and cake making contest for girls.

A baby contest will also be held. It is hoped that the meeting this year will be a real community meeting. There is a great need of a greater community feeling. A wonderful change would take place if the community would cooperate in a number of activities. Plant Day.

The Woman's Cemetery Improvement League has chosen next Thursday, April 15th, as "Plant Day." Any who will donate peony and isis roots, hardy shrubs or any desirable plants are requested to have them dug, then notify committee and they will call for same. Dorations in money will be cheerfully accepted as a few varieties will have to be ordered. The ladies expect to use these plants in a long bed on both sides of the main driveway. The patrons should respond to this worthy cause as it will be the means of beautifying the main entronce to our city cemetery. Call by phone any of the following committee: Mesdames R.

A. Chenoweth, G. B. Porter, Simon Bickel, E. D.

Martin and T. J. Seaton Purchased Interest of Partner. W. T.

Bear has purchased the interest of his partner, J. L. Hall, in the fur, hide and egg business and will conduct the business at the old stand. The front and interior of the building has been treated to a liberal supply of paint and Mr. Bear requests your patronage thru an ad in this issue.

The partnership which has just been dissolved had been in force nineteen years. Will Be Going This Week. H. P. Thompson will again be the ice man and will commence delivering ice the last of this week.

Harlie is an experienced ice man and will take care of the needs of the people in a way that will please them. Miss Martha Tanner of Odessa was a guest of her sister, Miss Frances, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On her return home Monday Miss Frances accompanied her as far as Kansas City. Quiet Election Went Democratic The general spring election Tuesday went Democratic with little or no work being done either party. The Democratic party will hold the city and school offices during the next term.

The vote follows: Mayor Bickel 135 71 Welsh 64 Alderman, First Ward 2 year term Hall 63 38 Lohman 25 Unexpired Term Morrow 62 36 Thompson 26 Alderman, Second Ward Smither 80 53 Thompson 27 Marshal Moberly 146 95 Knutter 51 Collector Harrington 143 89 Klepper 54 Assessor Sprague 144 89 McKee 55 Little outward appearance of any work was shown. The total vote with a large number of voters from the G. H. Mule Co. did not total as large as two years ago before the additional voters were here, which shows that little interest was taken.

School vote: A. L. Morrow and Joe T. Doherty were elected by large majorities over H. W.

Leighninger and J. B. Nicholas The vote to increase taxes was voted yes and the removal of the colored school was voted yes. The vote for county superintendent was as follows: Reardon 6 Holtzapple 7 Harris 35 Sims P. E.

0. Meeting. P. E. O.

Chapter met with Mrs. Helen Smither Tuesday afternoon. The following interesting pro: gram was given with Mrs. Dorsey Fagin leader: Household Wastes, Mrs. Gertrude Brown; Instrumental Solo, Mrs.

Ruby Longfield; Food Customs and Diets in American Homes, Mrs. Minnie Doherty; Reading, Mrs. D'Joy Fagin. Roll call was responded to with a favorite recipe. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess during the social hour.

Please Pay Up. We have several accounts on our books that need red ink drawn under them. We pay a high per cent for borrowed money and it will be quite a favor if those owing us will pay us so we may pay others. The OPTIMIST. C.

L. Carton and Leon Brawner went to St. Joseph Sunday morning and returned that afternoon with a new Ford which the former had purchased. The car is one of the new models, and looks a hundred per cent better than the old ones. Artie, the year old daughter of Ed Wickizer, died last Thursday morning of pneumonia after a short illness.

Funeral services were conducted Friday and interment was made in the city cemetery. The family has the sympathy of friends in this sad hour. Mrs. Robert Word was a Kansas City visitor Saturday. Didn't Plan It, But Lathrop, Couple Has Church Wedding.

The Sunday school classes were just settling into their seats in the Hyde Park Christian church yesterday morning when a young couple, the man in a neat, dark business suit, the girl garbed in the daintiest of blue-tinted gowns and spring wraps, entered and stood near the door, apparently embarrassed. "I would like to see the minister," the young man said, when one of the ushers approached. The Rev. James Small was summoned from the front of the church. "Can you take us into your office?" the young man inquired, "We want to get married." when the minister approached he displayed a license issued by the recorder at Plattsburg, on March 27.

The names on the document were Roy T. Rhodus. Lathrop, 22, and Goldie M. Walker, Lathrop, 20. "Why not have a regular church wedding," urged the pastor.

"Every thing is ready, even the guests. Step up towards the The girl, a preity blushed and clutched at her sweetheart's arm. "I don't know whether I should want that," she stammered. We hoped to have a private ceremony and not a church wedding at all." "What's the difference? One is as good as another, and I don't know but this is a better place to be married in than an declared the prospective bride groom. So they consented.

After the ceremony the Rev Mr. Small summoned every body in the room to go forward and congratulate the couple. Mr. Rhodus, who is a young business man of Lathrop, and his bride then left, ostensibly for their Clinton county home.The Kansas City Journal. The many friends here of these young people extend congratulations.

Harold, the small son of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Wiser, was severely burned in the mouth from attempting to drink a solution of lye water Monday. The hired girl was washing the windows and Mrs. Wiser had cautioned her about let ting Harold get hold of the cup which she was using Having to step into the house a minute, she pointed out the cup to him, telling him to not touch it, but he did not heed her directions, for as soon as she was out of sight he picked up the cup and took a mouthful of the lye.

He only held it in his month for a second, but that time was sufficient to severely burn it. Present conditions point to recov ery. Miss Lola Burnette attended the entertainment at the Hazel school Friday evening and was the guest of Miss Hazel Morgan. You will find the very latest styles in millinery at The Up To Date Hat Shop. A train load of British horses were shipped to Newport News Tuesday via Santa Fe.

Mrs. N. W. Stonum and Miss Kate Shepherd visited in Kansas City Friday. 5 Passenger Studebaker Car for sale.

C. R. Smither. The Jinglers will meet with Miss Sallie Collina Saturday, April 10. Rev.

J. A. Cooper of Kansas City was a visitor here Monday. Christian Church Notes. BAXTER WATERS, Pastor.

Next Sunday at 9:45 the Bible school will open; be there at the moment. Preaching at 10:45 a. m. and at 7:30 p. m.

This is the high tide of the year for church work and attend ance; the winter is gone and the spring is here; the roads are better and people are getting well of colds, coughs and grippe. Let all join in the great spring campaign. Last Sunday was Easter; there was a large attendance in the Bible school. We had 167. The music was fine.

The children had a special program which all enjoyed. We hope to have more special music every Sunday. Sunday afternoon we made the every member canvassers; they went out two and two and were met with cordiality, good humor, courtesy and generosity. Almost everyone pledged to the great missionary cause; it is al most unanimous. This is to be apportioned for the following missionary enterprises: Foreign missions, American missions, Christian Woman's Board of Mis sions, National Benevolent Association, Church Extensions, Min listerial Relief, Christian union, Temperance and Education.

E. N. Seaton has been at the home of his brother, George, west of Turney the greater part of the past week helping to care for his father, James Seaton, who is seriously ill of heart disease and dropsy. See the Big Bull Tractor in a plowing demonstration at S. J.

Shaifner's Saturday afternoon. The family of Ed Wickizer was on the sick list the last of last week suffering from ptomaine oning, One child, a 7 year old boy, was very bad Thursday night and for a time little hope was held for his recovery. Miss Amy Armstrong visited at the home of her sister, Mrs. M. A.

Gitchrist, at Leeton from Friday until Sunday evening. See Porter Bros. for Paints and Wall Paper. Mrs. Rosa Divinia is helping care for her father, Henry Wilhoit, who is seriously ill at his home Dear Cameron.

Miss Daisy Richards of near Plattsburg spent the week end with Mrs. Josephine Smith and Miss Lola Burnette. If You Are Losing Weight and your nerves are in bad condition, we recommend Olive Oil Rexall Emulsion containing Hypophosphitca a food and nerve tonic prescription. Porter Bros. Little Lucile Masoner visited her aunt, Mrs.

Robert Word, near Converse Saturday. Mrs. C. W. Bennett and children were Kansas City visitore Friday.

Albert Roberts of Vine Grove, Ky. is visiting friends here. Passed Away. J. C.

Divinia passed away at tis home six miles south of Cameron at 5 o'clock this morning, aged 74 years and 10 months, death following au illness of two years. Deceased was one of the oldest and most highly respected residents of the community in which he died, having resided there for the past thirty years. His wife preceded him several years ago. He is survived by one son and four daughters, as follows: J. M.

Divinia of east of Cameron; Miss Ella Divinia of Lathrop: Mrs. G. H. Siever of the Deer Creek neighborhood; Mrs. E.

S. Watson, who resides on the home farm six miles south, and Mrs. J. E. Filley of Turney.

Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon, condueted by Rev. J. W. Kilborn. Interment in the Evergreen cemetery.

-Cameron Observer, Wednesday. A double dose of Garden Seed at the KLEPPER Store that must be sold this season. Investigate before buying. T. G.

KLEPPER. Miss Eva Fagin was the guest of her friend, Miss Virginia Denning, at Bosworth Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Glenn Brilhart, Crafton Conway, Clinton Collins and Luther Lamb were home from Columbia for the Easter vacation. Tanner Rider have on a new line of hats at The Up To Date Hat Shop W. 0.

W. building. Mr. and Mrs. C.

F. Gilehrist of Leeton returned to their home this morning after a short visit with relitaves here. Mrs. R. R.

Chenoweth and Delbert and Mrs. A. C. Fagin and Frances were in Kansas City Priday. Miss Julia Stucky, who is attendcollege in Jacksonville, was home for the Easter vacation.

James Burnette of Mt. Pisgab, Ky. visited in the home of F. M. Burnette on the evening of the 6th Mr.

and Mrs, John Whitsitt left Friday afternoon for a short visit with relatives in Kansas City. Miss Minnie Pearson of Plattsburg was a guest in the S. Bickel home Saturday and Sunday. The Presbyterian Aid Society will meet with Mrs. Rufus Eddy tomorrow afternoon at 2:30.

Paul Gant left this morning for visit with his sister, Mrs. Sam Sheldon, at Trenton. Luther Collier of Trenton was guest of his daughter, Mrs. C. M.

Brawner, Monday. The colored school entertainment by Prof. Tulley's pupils has been postponed indefinitely. Wanted Farm hand; married man. Ross Chenoweth.

Mrs. G. K. Fagin and Miss Grace Chadwick were Kansas City visitors Friday. W.

W. and J. A. Breckenridge of Turney were business visitors here Saturday. Misses Mabel Odom and Anna B.

Scott were Kansas City visitors Tuesday. Riley Moon is on the sick.