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THE HOUSTON HERALD, HOUSTON, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1827-VoL 49, No. 26 SUMMER SESSION AT ROLLA. WILLIAM 0. BRISTOW. vidod.

In tho face of the above state- men of tlm Chief Encineer of THE HOUSTON HERALD. HOUSTON, MISSOURI Editor Herald: It is reported that rumor is abroad that tho University of Missou- A i. a A 1 i i-m the day- B. T. Wilson and family spent Sua day at Joe Chambers'.

James Karris and family, Joe Pierce and family Harry Douglas and family, Roy Gourley and family, Jim Johnson and. family, John Johnson and wife visited Sunday at the done. Lou Whitson and family moved on the O. B. Robb place.

Ling Elliott has been spending the week at C. and Millie Mead homes. Mr. and Mrs. J.

H. House spent Sunday at the Ed Mead home. Lee Smith and family spent Sun it uues not. intend to conduct a bum- ana claimed a oeiovcu lather and mer Session at Rolla; as hitherto. I brother, Mr.

William G. Bristow, at am writing to say that we shall con- the homo of his sister, Mrs. Margaret duet a Summer Session at Rolla; The Gobble, of Simmons, Mo. collegiate division will begin on Mon- Mr. Bristow 's homo was in Centra-day, May 30, and continue eight lia, Washington1, and had only been weeks.

The high school division will hew since t.ho 23rd of January, when be ten weeks, but the exact date can-. ho took sick with pneumonia and was not be determined until after a con- sick only a few days when death feronco of tho Board of Education at Rolla. Very truly yours, STRATTON D. BROOKS, Pres. BASKET BALL NOTES.

In the South Central Association last week, games were played both Wednesday and Friday nisrhts. On Wednesday night Houston defeated Mountain Grove on the local court 40 to 24. West Plains wont to Cabool and took a game 23 to 19. Willow Springs went to Summersvillo and lost a close game 20 to 16. Friday night Houston lost to Summersvillo at latter place 29 to 19.

West Plains Hope cemetery to await tho great res-took game from Licking on Licking urrection morn. It is hard to give court by a score of 19 to 17. Monn-jhim up- but we will have to say God tain Grove lost at Willow Springs 26 doetli all things well. Ono consola- A sad came to one and all on Thursday, February 3, at about one o'clock, the death angel came '1 1 A. a claimed him.

Mr. Bristow was born in Cass county, Illinois, December 22, 1861; died February 3 1927, making his ago at time of death 65 years, 1 month and 12 days. Ho leaves two daughters: Mrs. Jessie Batchelor, of Centralia, Washington, and Mrs. Myrtle Haw kins, of St.

Louis; two sisters: Mrs. Mandy Abney, Beardstown, Illinois, and Mrs. Margaret Gobble, Simmons, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services weie conducted by Rev. Win, Halo Saturday and the remains were laid to rest in tho New utfll tve iinvt? in mui.

iiumii hit t-amiui come back to us, we can go to him. All that loving hands could do done for but the good Lord said "Come up higher," and his spirit took its flight to the One who gavo it. These dear ones have our heartfelt sympathy in their sad loss. CONTRIBUTED. OAK GROVE.

By Blunders, Mrs. Alma Crawford and Mrs. Rosa Vandivort took dinner nt the G. W. Amiek home Saturday.

Hanson Amick, U. A. Crawford and Clarence Lybycr wcro callers at tho W. W. Vandivort homo Satur- day.

J. C. Mead and family visited at the Frank higman home bundny. Misses Ella and Nellie Elliott and ICleo Ward spent Sunday with Miss Alta Whitson. Mr.

and Mrs. W. D. Kelly called at the II. H.

Vandivort home Sunday. Jir. aim jura. ju xrieice ouu bu spent Sunday at the Horace Deck home. Hr.

and Mrs. Dillard Reaves went Cabool Tuesday evening. E. M. Flowers called at tho Dillard jRcavcs home Tuesday and Wedncs- to gfit 8omfl eom he had bmjght Mr.

and Mrs. John McCalla and son, Fred, visited Friday at the G. W. Amick home. Mrs.

Millie Mead went to town Saturday to have some dental work jjUcJUE Horace Deck home, Mrs. Emma Coats visited last Wednesday with Mrs. B. T. Wilson.

Carl Sigman and wife took dinner at J. C. Karris Sunday. GLADDEN. By Brownie.

(Received Last Week.) Sunday School is going on nicely, with very good attendance. Mrs. Sarah Price and son, Alph, and family spent Sunday at the Roy. W. Romines home.

Fred Mason and family spent Sunday with John Bates and family. Mr. Coffman, of Iowa, is with his daughter, Mrs. Mary McKoo, and is having a cancer treated by Dr. Pitt- mnn.

Mrs. Maggie Richardson and children and F. M. Richardson and family took dinner with Mrs. J.

J. Wig- gains Mabel Roswurm and Ton? Wofford were callers at tho G. C. Quick home, Sunday. Lum McCoy and family spent Sat urday night at tho Ras Harper home.

ho revival meeting at Success closed Sunday morning. We had a good meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Neal and baby spent Sunday week at the Claud Neal home.

Mrs. Lib Rico called on Mrs. Susa Hart Sunday. Miss Mildred Sullivan spent ono day last week with her brother, Roy, and family. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the Estate of Philena E. Lott (also known as Mrs. S. A. Lott), deceased, have been granted to the undersigned by the Probate Court of, Texas County, Missouri, bearing date the 15th day of February, 1927.

All persons haying claims against said estate are required to exhibit them to me for allowance within six months from the date of said letters, or they may be pro-eluded from any benefit of such estate, and if said claims bo not exhibited within ono year from tho date of the granting of letters on said estate they shall be forever barred. C. C. TUTTLE, Public Administrator. State of Missouri, County of Texas es I hereby certify that C.

C. Tuttle was granted letters of administration upon the Estate of Philena E. Lott (also known as Mrs. S. A.

Lott), deceased, on the date above written. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court, this 15th day of 1927. (Scul) C. L. JOHNSON, Judge of Probate and ez-officio Clerk of tho Probate Court.

(26 day at the G. W. Amick home. Hansard House and family spent Sunday at tho J. C.

Mead home. Mrs. Anika and Mrs. Martha and Amos Burr spent Sunday at the Mrs. Millie Mead homo.

Franklin Howell, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Fielden spent Sunday at the W. W. Vandivort home.

Elmer Hern and family spent Sun day at tho Esty Ellis home. Several from here attended tho pie supper at Simmons Saturday night and report a nice time. Misses Agnes House and Lola Ward spent Saturday night with Misa Alta Whitson. Misses Florence and Alia Vandivort spent Sunday with Mis9 Alta Whitson. Misses Lola Ward and Agnes House and Carl Wind Sunday with Henry and Ella Elliott.

FLAT ROCK. By Daisy. (Received LmsI Week.) There was quite a crowd out to Sunday School Sunday. Wo were sorry to hear of the death of Retiu Hill. Mrs.

Martha Hale and Misa Iva Hansford were trading at Flat Rock Monday. Cliff Hancock and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hart came in from St. Louis Sunday night.

Clara Brown and family came in a few days ago. A ba.by boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clurcnco Miles a few days ago. Mr.

and Mrs. John Pearcy will soon move on t.ho old Pearcy place. Mrs. Hazel Gladden came back from her sister, Fern's, Sunday week. There was singing at Tim Stilley's Sunday night.

Quite a crowd out and all rciwrt a fine time. ROCKY BRANCH. By Topsy. (Received Last Week.) Several of the young folks attend- rd the pic supper at ''Black Jack" Saturday night and reported a good time. W.

Johnson and wife and Harry Mugridgo and wife visited last Sunday at J. J. Powers'. Miss Ruth Carman spent several days, last week with Miss Viona El liott. Fred Smith came in Saturday for a visit with his sister, Mrs.

Fanmo Pipkin. Good crowd out to Sunday School Sunday aftcmoon. A party was given at the Deck homo Tuesday night of last week in honor of Lester Deck's 18th birthday. Quito a crowd of young folk3 enjoyed themselves until a lato hour. Refreshments of cake and cocoa were served and they all departed, wish- ling Lester many happy returns of to 16.

We have been unable to learn scores in other games. Games this week are Summersvillo at Willow Springs, Cabool at West Plains and Houston at Mountain Grnvf! Wednesday nig.ht. On Friday night West Plains comes to Houston and Willow Springs nt Licking. Saturday night Licking goes to Mountain Grove. FUNERAL OF JAMES ELMORE.

The funeral of James Elmore, an account of whose sudden death, was given in last week's Herald, was held nt Arthurs Creek Baptist cnurcn last Thursday, conducted by Rev. II. B. Tillerv. and the body of this good old citizen was laid to rest by the side of his two departed children.

W.C.Hibbs led in good songs and Brother Tillery preached a comforting message from the 23rd Psalm. A largo crowd of relatives and friends were present, including all the twelve living children of Hr. and Mrs. Elmore. Frank Sigman was over at Wk The family desires The Herald to Creek on somo Friday, express the sincere gratitude of their I Misses Lcona and Mabel Flowers hearts to all who wcro so kind in Mytlo Akeman were callers at sisting in any way; to the minister, the G.

W. Amick homo Sunday after-singers and undertaker; to the Cabool noon. Baptist Sunday School and others for Mrs. Rosa Vandivort visited a few flowers; to those who furnished cars days the past week with her son, II. for the funeral; and to tho fricnda.H.

Vandivort. who braved tho mud.lv roads and tho Mr. and Mrs. Georgo Howard took disagreablo weather to attend the u-( dinner at the Joe Pierce homo Tucs-neral, and to all who were so kind in day. wavs, legislators waut to ask the pco- le to vote another bond issue for $100,000,000 to hurry up the road building and to furnish another source of graft.

The people of Mis souri are carrying all the bonds they want to shoulder at the present time and will voto down this bund issue if it eonios before them. 0 CARD OF THANKS. Wc wish to thank our many kind friends who assisted us during the sickness and after the death of our beloved brother and uncle, Mr. Will Bristow. Mav God's richest blessings rest and abide with you all is our prayer.

MRS. MARGARET GOBBLE. JIM GOBBLE and FAMILY. NOTICE. The voters of Cass Township will meet nt Elk Creek, February 23, 1927, at 1 o'clock p.

for the purpose of nominating candidates for Township offices for tho ensuing term. All voters are reiiesteu to be present. The Cass Township Board will meet in forenoon of same day. CIIAS. E.

BROWN. 24 Township Clerk. REGISTRATION. Births and deaths registered with Registrar J. R.

Womack, Hduston, for month of January. Births Mi's. John Pearcy, girl; Mrs. Wallace Gibbs, girl: Mrs. Ben West, girl; Mrs.

Chris Koch, "boy; Mr Fred Dablcmont, boy; Mrs. Hubert Gibson, boy; Mrs. Charles Venable, girl. Deaths Mrs. Mary Padgett, ago 73 years; James A.

jMinorc, age years. OOB LICKING REBEKAHS INSTALL. A number of Rehekahs from here attended Rebekah lodge at Licking last Thursday night and the new officers of that lodge were installed by Mrs. Ella Duff, District Deputy President, and suite. After the installation ceremony, a two-course luncheon was served to about fiftv members.

Those from Houston wcro Mrs. Grace Scott, Mrs. W. A. Sootcr, Mrs.

B. Hampton, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Sootcr, Mr. and Mrs.

W. E. Duff $3.58 PROFIT PER HEN. Mrs. Win.

Cross, of Hattic, Texas county, has a nock of Rose Comb White Leghorns which she says has made her a profit of $215 from 60 hens during the year 1926. I would like to know who else in Texas county has mado a good profit from their flocks, of whatever breed they may bet Mv reason for asking for this information is that people from other states arc inquiring about our county as a suitable place to raise Miultry, and I want first hand facts In-fore attempting to give the desired nfomintion. Land, building material and her expenses are much less hero han at some of the towns which ha'c acquired quite a bit of notoriety as poultry raising communities. So let is tell the public about tho possihili- ies of this immediate section for the would-be poultry raiser. Let me hear mm every poultry enthusiast prompt ly.

MRS. A. II. BAUER. Houston, Mo.

TUESDAY STUDY CLUB. Tuesday afternoon, February 15, seventeen members and ono guest, Miss Margaret Switzler, met at tho Memorial building, with Mrs. David Impey as hostess. Tho program for the afternoon was Travel in Oregon Art and Literature. Roll Call Epochs of American History.

Pajx-r, Eary History of Oregon, by Mrs. Albert Howell. Paper, Paikman's Trial, by Mrs. Lcland Womack, read by Mrs. Wm.

Herron. Poem, February, by Mrs. Herron. Round Tallin Important Cities of Oregon Leader, Mrs. Geo.

West. Paper, John Singer Sargent and his Most Noted Pictures, Mrs. Chas. Watson. Paper, Mural Paintings in America, Mrs.

W. E. Barton. Piano Solo, "Polish Art" (Sliar-wenka), Mrs. Wm.

Carty. Readintr, An Tnrlian nt tho Burial Place of His Fathers, Mrs. Jns. Covert, given by Mrs. Roscoe Leavitt.

Dainty refreshments featuring Valentine suggestions wcro served by tho hostess, assisted ly Mrs. Howell and Miss Rwitsder. Next meeting will bo with Mrs. J. A.

Johnston and the following committee will arrango a "Washington" program for tho aftornoon: Mcs-datnes Duff, Herron and Romines. REPORTER. Established October, 1878 E. K. LYLES Editor and Publisher Subscription Price, Per Year $1.50 6 Months, 75c 4 Montht, 500 Entered at Postofrlce at Houston, aa Second Class Matter.

Mo. The Editor will not ba responsible for the expressions or views of correspondent ANNOUNCEMENTS COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT. Tho Herald is authorized to an Bounce the following candidates for tho office of County Superintendent of Schools of Texas County. Election Tuesday, April 5, 1927: J. K.

CONNOLLY. CIIAS. W. ROY E. E.

St'OTT TOWNSHIP OFFICERS Tor Collector of Piney Township JAMES M. EMBREE MRS. BELLA GRACE For Justice of the Peace, Piney JOHN M. FARLEY EDITORIAL and OTHERWISE The McNary-Haugen farmers re lief bill is up for parage in congress- now, having passed the Senato by a close vote. Senator Ilawes voted for the bill and Senator Reed against it.

This vote of Senator Reed's is not going to strengthen him with the agri- culuralists of the west. 0 0 A bill in the Missouri Legislature will endeavor to name the bluebird as the official state bird. The Spring field News says that honor should never be taken away from the old "Biddie" hen. The red bird should stand in the place of for have not the redbirds, the Cardinals, brought national honors to our statet James A. Finch, of New Madrid county, was chosen President of the Young Republicans of Missouri at their meeting at St Louis last Saturday.

Finch is a former State Coal Oil Inspector and had the backing of the Baker administration inpointces. It was also reported that a g'oily portion of those in attendance at the Young Republicans meeting wore prey headed men, grown grey in public service. 0 00 0 O. P. Restless Over Coolidge's Granite Silence," is tho way a news article is headed in a Republican daily which ap)c8rs this week, referring to political matters nt the national capital.

This follows a a few days by President Nicholas Murray Butler, of tlu Columbia University, Ne'v York, a prominent Republican, in which l)r. Butler rather reads Mi. oirt of the nmniiiL'. and ir wsu thought Murray's statem -nt v-iiM smofce ih" President out of his pc, I silence. Like the Mr.

Conlidgr is not sbnwiiii! Lis sbad'cv mid iiit eom-jm; out of his hole and the politicians ar" kejil guessing. 0 00 0 The Herald editDr has received au invitation to attend Memorial Services in the Senate Chamber nt Jefferson City, February 10th, in memory of the late Senator Frank IT. Karris. The committee on arrangements consisted of Senators Buford, Painter, Kinney, Ralph and Warner. The" program included prayer by Rev.

R. Calvin Dodson, of St. Louis, quartettes, and addresses by Senator Don nelly, Senator Summers, Senator Whitecotlon, Senator Ralph, Reprc- Hentative Oak Hunter and Representative Chas. L. Woods.

This must have been truly a wonderfully impressive service rendered in memory of a great man and one of Missouri's foremost statesmen. 0 00 A. H. Piepmeier, just resigned as Chief Engineer of the Missouri Slato Highway Commission after rendering notable service, says tho 7,640 mi teg of good roads provided for in the state road law can bo completed by without an additional bond issue. Piepmeier's statement mado before.

House and Senate road committees conies at a time when the Legislature already is considering submission to Missouri voters of a proposal for a $100,000,000 bond issue for that purpose. It ibeon said that to complete the authorized and to provide tho state with real farm-to-markct highways, more bonds will bo necessary in addition to the $80,000,000 already pro- New Spring Styles various ways. RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT. Whereas, the Infinite Father above has summoned hence our beloved sis Julia White Leavitt; therefore, DC it Resolved, That we bow in humble submission to Him who doeth all things well nnd commend her spirit to tho One who gave it; That the members of Mary S. Chanter No.

126 of tho Order of the i Eastern Star extend to the husband and children or Mster ijcavut ana aj other relatives our sincere sympathies in this their hour of sorrow; That the order loses one of its faithful members nnd that we Bhall ever hold in fond memory her many virtues and kind offices; That a copy of these resolutions he spread upon our minutes, a copy furnished the family of our deceased sister and that tho papers be furnished a copy of same for publication. RUTH SMITH, INEZ E. HIBBS, W. J. McGEE, Committee.

EUNICE. By Two Old Maid. (Received Last Week.) Mrs. Jane Whitmore went to Houston Friday to cure for Carrie, who had her collar bono broken by a fall on tlio ico. Situ hud to l.uvo it reset after ton days, which was very painful, but she is getting along fine now.

Archie Lay is better now and is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ed McKenzio and Elmer West. Jesse Ijay and Miss Hester Gaston wcro married last Thursday. They were elmri varied that night.

Mrs. Alico Simmons left Friday for her home in Illinois. Mrs. Susie Boyd and son, ITollis, aro expected home at an early date. A new teacher has been hired and school started again Monday.

Mrs. J. E. Evans is suffering from a badly swollen leg nnd is unable to walk. Mrs.

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