The Clarence Courier (Clarence, MO), 1914-10-28

              1 H n larence Courier. V0LUJ1B XXXIV To Beat That Old School Bell CLARENCE, SHELBY COUNTY, MLS50URI, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1914 NUMBER 30 To get down to breakfast on time. V To get to school on the dot. To avoid being "kept in" when all tthe rest are out playing. To make a hit with the teacher. To own a good timekeeper and a handsome clock for your room. To choose your favorite way of being wakened with one steady . five-minute ring or ten short "re minder" calls lasting ten minutes. To protect your fingers with big, easy-winding keys. To read the time easily on dark mornings with large numerals and big, bold hands. To get full measure and longtime service Big Ben. Call and see him in this store $2.50. O. GARRISON. BASKET BALL ON Friday, Oct. 30 Game called at 4:00 o'clock p. m. Clarence vs. LaPlata Hetween the High School Boys. THE SIX S University Girls AT Culver Opera House 5 Monday light, Nov. 2 This company is being brought to our city under the auspices of the High School Seniors. Come and help the Seniors out and you will also be delightfully entertained. Season tickets may be purchased from the Senior members of the High School at S1.20, good for four entertainments. 50c Single Admission Reserved Tickets at Burnett's Drug Store. How the Farmers of Texas Looked Upon a Full Crew Bill. Abram Lapp Dies. The funeral of Abram Lapp was held in Macon last Thursday at 1:30 o'clock by Rev. W. L. S:ar-horenffh And the interment was made in the Macon cemetery. Abram Lapp was born in Canada, April 25, 1839, and diad at his home two and one-half miles north-east of Macon last Wednesday at 8:45 o'clock. Mr. Lapp was stricken with paralysis Monday evening from which he never re covered. Deceased leaves to mourn their loss, a wife, three children, two boys, A. E. Lapp of our city, Dee Lapp northeast of Macon, and one daughter, Mrs. Ed Will of Macon Mrs. Merle Oris wold and son, Kenneth returned to Bevier Thursday after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Oriswold. Why Farmers' Co-operative Union Defeated a Full Crew Proposition in Texas Legislature.The present series of articles is intended as a brief campaign of education on those matters affecting railroads concerning exists in the public mind. As has been stated before, the railroads and the people face each other in a new relationship today. Not only do the people say what rates the railroads shall charge for service but the hoar is at hnd when all new railroad securies will be subjected to federal and state surveillance be fore they can be offered for sale and just as the new currency system will make the recurrence of a panic like the one of 1907 impossible in the future, so questionable methods of railroad financing such as occurred under tne old regime a dozen years ago will be impossi ble from this time forward. While the general public per baps does not realize it, there is no more powerful factor for clean business methods in the Country today than the thousands of big business men in all lines of indus trial activity who are demanding these methods not only because they are right but as a matter of protection for themselves against those who bring discredit upon the line of activity in which they are engaged. Since the enactment of the 'Full Crew Bill" which was touched up on in last weers ariicie wouia compel the railroads of Missouri to ask for a half million dollars larger yearly increase in rates than they will otherwise nead, a little further discussion of this proposition may not be out of place. ACTION OF FARMERS IN TEXAS. In this connection, the action of the Farmers Co-Operative Union of Texas which wa9 chiefly instru mental in defeating a "Full Crew Bill" in the 33rd Legislature of that state, should be of keen inter est to the farmers of Missouri at this time, In the annual conven tion of the Union which met at ?an Antonio in August, 1913, the following resolution was unani mously adopted: "We oppose the placing of any and all unjust burdens upon the railroads which the shipper must Bnally pay and we indorse the action of President Peter Radford and all other officers and members of the Texas FarmersCo-Operative Union in opposing the "Full Crew Bill" before the 33rd Legis- ature, said officers and members in good faith believing that the additional operating expenses of the railroads of one million dollars I 1 1 Der year, wnicn wouia nave roi- lowed from the enactment of said law, would have been thereby transferred to the shoulders of the producers of the state without materially benefitting the public." Will the farmers of Missouri be less wide awake to their best interests in the forthcoming election when they vote on Proposition No. 9? PUTTING SHOE ON OTIIEB FOOT. Suppose a proposition were pending to increase the taxes of tne farmers of Missouri or of the merchants of the state more than a half million dollars per year? Would they not emphasize the in justice of it to the people? Would not every farmers organization and Commercial Club in the state denounce it? Or suppose an act was pending compelling the farmers and merchants of Missouri to Lire hundreds of extra farm hands and clerks they do not need-would they not bitterly resent it? (Continued on page 5 ) rr Headquarters For AJ1 Kinds of School Books for Country and Town. School Tablets. A Complete line of School Supplies. Q. E. BOWEN. Democratic Speaking! W. M. Pritchard. township committeeman, has been notified to make ar rangements for speaking Friday evening 'ctober30, by Hon. Richard iVewell, of St. Louis, whoL V Hiair-inan of the HoarA. ot Pardons. Hon. J. T. Gose of Shelbina. will also be pres ent and address the meet ing. All Democratic voters are especially invited and everybody is welcome. i St. Joseph Wedding. The beautiful words which unit ed the lives of Miss Edna Gertrude Carothersand Dr. Fiedeiick William Troaster were spoken by the bride's father, the Rev. Samuel Carothers at their home at 924 North Nintsenth St. in St. Joseph at three o'clock in the afternoon, October 21, 1914 The ring ceremony was used and a friend of the bride, Mis3 Elsie Barnes, presided at the piano. f he bride's gown was of canary colored silk with overdress of chiffon and she wore a spray of lilies of th? valley in her hair and carried a cluster of pink roses. Her traveling -suit was a navy blue with a black hat trimmed with ostrich plume and a touch of gold. Dr. and Mrs. Troester arrived in our city on the 11:26 train and will be guests of friends till after the first of November after which time they will be at home in one of the Howard cottages on Macon street. The bride is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Samuel Carothers and has visited here upon several different occasions at which time she made hei acquaintances her friends She is a splendid young woman and a beautiful siDger. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Troester of Macon is an excellent young man. He has been here something like two years and during that time has gained a splendid practice as a dentist. Heartiest congratulations are extended by the Courier and their many friends here. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Hamilton had as their guest last week her mother, Mrs. Melton, of Monroe. Yesterday she left for Shelbyville to visit her son, Chas. Melton and family. EXTRA SPECIAL! Culver Theater! Friday, October 30 World's Greatest Picture Actress HELEN GARDNER in "Cleopatra" Given by the members of the High School Junior Class Adapted from Shakespeare's "Antony and Cleopatra" ( Grand Keels Spectacular, Thrilling 850,000.00 Production Greatest Motion Picture Ever Made. Help the .Junior Class. Teachers Entertain Patrons. The patrons and parents of the High School pupils were invited to be present at the school building Friday evening as guests of the teachers. Quite a large num ber responded to the invitation and a very pleasant and proiitable time was enjoyed by those interest ed in the advancement of school work. Superintendent II K. Keltner announced the objpet o the meeting as that of Ircomln.' better acquainted with the teachers and thereby receiving a larger co operation, which is essential for teachers and pupils for efficient school work. Pi of. Keitner took this occasion to compliment the pupils of the school very highly and said that of his twelve years experience as a teacher that the pupils of the Clarence school were the most studious and the best be haved of any which he had ever taught. He closed his remarks by urging the parents aad patrons to visit the school at any and all times, assuring them that the.y would receive a hearty welcome He was followsd by Douglas (Vhite, a member of the Board of Education, who stated that he did not come prepared to entertain but rather to be entertained. Mr. White made a short interesting talk, especially emphasizing the need of co-operation for greater success and achievement. An excellent musical program was rendered by the Senior class and (he High School orchestra. Refreshments were served by the teachers and everyone presen were unanimous, in their expressions of good will and appreciation of !he evening's entertainment. Basket Ball Girls at Shelbina. Last Saturday the Basket Ball girls of thi High School went to Shelbini and played the High School team of tbat placs. It resulted in a victor" for both teams as they both chim to have won by a score of 11 to 12. However, the Shelbina girls not bavin? won a gaue in the past two years grew very jubilant over what their imagination led thorn to believe they had won a victory. . Fair count and ptayin? irording to recognized rules of all Basket Bsll games is ail that Olarence asks and if Shelbina grants this the game was won by a score of 11 to 12 by the C larence girl". Shelbina did well, much better than at any previous .ame and should have been satisfied with what they were justly entitled to. With all fairness the game was won by Clarence. Jas. Doctor last week purcbas ed of A. W. Stolir his residenc property in th9 east part of town. Thi3 property has been occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Willey. This property will soon be vacated ar d Mr. and Mrs. Doctor and family will take possession. We are glad to we'coite thtm back to our city. Mr. and Mrs. Willey have not decided where tbey will locate.