The Clarence Courier (Clarence, MO), 1922-05-24

              Clarence Courier. CLARENCE, SHELBY COUNTY, MISSOURUWEDNESDAY. MAY 24, 1922 VOLUME XLII NO. 9 $2.00 A YEAR The v-V . Senior Flay Big Success The play "Fifty Fifty" was presented at the Culver Opera House Friday evening by the Senior Class of the Clarence High jfcbbjbl under the directson of jfrofclK. (3. Smith. The play was quite a success and was well re-jeivei by an enthusiastic audience, witcb filled the house. Tickets to the play were eagerly sought for and i& less than twenty minutes Wednesday morning all seats in were sold. f fct4play was centered about two young men, one a story writer and the other a painter, who were striving to maketheir work known to the public. The first picture ylwas sold through the artist's sweet lieart at a very trying period, 'when all bills were over due, to a lady, who collected painting?, for tbe sum of 500 dollars. The land v' lady was paid, new domes were bought and there was a happy re joicing. Their earnings were al- ' was divided "Fifty-Fifty." Af- ter much struggle success was fin ally attained and there was a very happy ending. 1 lae cast or .characters as follows Henry Brown, Everette Daniel; Paul Green, Joseph Hamilton; Patrick O'Malley, Raymond Breedlova; Mrs. Podge, Gladis 1 Hair street; May Dexter, May-belle HaydeL; Mrs. Rawley, Lou-veta Bostwick; Sophia Bland, Charolotte Cartmill; Josephine, Ruby Cannon; Cap', Edward Nod; Smudge, Weldon Melson. ' Between the first and second act was a specialty by little folks, pupils of the primary department taught by Mrs. Mary G Brown. jm They furnished a seven piece itmnd and played several numbers, l which were bigLly enjoyed. They 1 were as follows: Mary Lee Noel, director; Anna Cecile Forsythe, Orttms; Wilber Marshall, Cymbol; Jack Ashby, Margaret Kline, Triangles; Fern Gunn and Martha Yates, Tambourines. Up The ; Street and Under Orders were the names of the two selections played. Between the second and third , act was a chorus composed of . about 13 girls who were dressed in costume. They were directed by Mis9 Sears and their number was repeatedly encored. Members of , , the chorus were: Vivian Jordan, V Porothy Lochner, Frances Sneed, "Bertha Ridings, Pauline Roy, Aileen Cartmill, Reese Farmer, - 8ue Hamilton, Frances Shepard, Zalda Kerr, Mildred Bunn, Mary Roy and Loretta Powell, soloist. Tne music before and between . tbe acts and specialties was far-. Dished by a three piece orchestra, Miss Sears, piano, Eddie O'Neill, Saxophone and F. S. Shepard, Drums. Thov fnrniaharl a-rnollnnt; jnasic. The entire entertainment was ixceptionaiiy good and r ell acted xpon those who took part. ffrrhants Catos Baa1r In flar. i1'" A co-operative sales week by I Clarence merchants began Monday morning and will continue through ; tbis week. Five thousand large bill containing the advertisements f of these merchants have been dis- ,triboted in Clarence and in tbe ri l "founding country and towns 'ylyle in the advertisements tbey ' tiTe not indulged in price q uotations, yet they are making special prices and goods will be sold CBaper nere tnis ween man nas been known for years. It will pay you to get the benefit of these low prices. ' Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Whiles and children went to Macon Saturday to visit Mrs. J, G. Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ellis. For snappy service. Martin & Clutter Cafe Have Pleasant Clarence The special train bearing the Chambsr of Commerce from Quincy arrived here about 1:30 o'clock p. m. Thursday. As the crowd unloaded from tbe train the High School Band which accompanied them began playing and marched into one of the well-kept railroad parks, where a number of Clarence citizens went to greet the business men of Quincy and in a short address by W L. Hamrick on behalf of the ,Cily of Clareuce they were given a hearty welcome. After the address of Welcome the crowd began to disperse and the Quincy Men visited with their customer! at various stores and shops which could only have a tendency to bring them closer together and a better understanding of one another. They were in Clarence something like one hour and it was a pleasure to have them with us and no doubt the majority were well pleased with the general appearance of both our citizens and town. During their stay here the following gentlemen made brief visit to the Courier office: Robt. W, Powell, Aido Somers Drug Co., W. T. Duker, Jr., W. T. Duker & Co., C. R. Kester, Quincy Daily Herald, Mr. Irwin and Boren of Irwin Paper Co. and a representative of Palmyra Her aid. Pig Club Announcement The Committee in charge of the Shelby County Pig Club wishes to announce that the pigs will be dis tributed to the boys and girls at Shelbyville on Saturday, June 3rd It was found necessary to post pone the date one week in order to have all pigs safely vaccinated The Committee has met with good success in securing high class pigs, rracticaliy every nreener in the County wiil contribute a sample of his herd Several breeders from adjoining counties are also contributing The pigs which will be issued will therefore represent the cream of the best bogs in this and adjoin ing counties. All of the pigs to be distributed among tne boys and gins nave been spoken for except two Du- rocs and two Chester Whites. Any worthy boy or girl who de sires to take a pig and has not made application because of lack of funds should get in touch with the County Agent, who will pro vide security. A meeting of the Shelby Coun ty Live Stock Breeders Associa tion will also be held on Saturday, June 3rd. Full details will be announced later. In printing the large circulars containing the advertisements of a number of Clarence merchants who are making special low prices this week a mistake was made in the Ashby & Co. adv. The word pears should have been peas, which were auoted at 10 cents per can. Also in the V. E. Gregg advertisement it should have read $3,003 worth of new goods just added to the several bankrupt stocks instead of $30,0C0. Don't fail to come and get some of these many bargains offered this week. Commencement Address An inspiring and helpful address was delivered to the Com mencement ClaM at tbe (Julver Theatre Tuesday evening by Prof. Byron Cosby. The diplomas were presented to the class by C. P. Forsythe, president of the Board of directors, who made a splendid talk. Special price on Double Deck coil bed spring this week only-See our windew. Hamilton Fubk. & Undertaking Co. Quincy Special Visit In Will Oil The Streete Ruby Renner, agent for the Illinois Oil Co., has a car of oil ordered which was expected to arrive here the first of the week which is to be used on the streets in the business district. Also a car of oil has been ordered for the residence districts, which is expected to arrive within the next ten days. The citizens who want oil on the streets in front of their residences should canvass the block in which they are located, collect the money and have it ready to pay Mr. Renner when the oil has been put on. Dr. F. S. Shepard Re-Appoihted Chairman Dr. Shepard, who is also engaged in the jewelery business in Clarence has received notice of hi s re-appointment as Chairman of Missouri Optometric Association of this distriot. which comprises ten counties. Dr. Shepard will appoint a vice chairman in each county. This appointment is made in recognition of his ability and the splendid service he has rendered the Association the past year. Meeting Of Industrial Club The Industrial Club met with Mrs. A. K. Comb3 Tuesday afternoon, May, 16th. The time was very pleasantly spent in doing various kinds of fancy work. An enjoyable feature of the afternoon was music furnished by Mrs. Combs, new Edison. ' Very dainty refreshments were served by Mrs. A. M. Eberhard assisted by little Miss Elinor and Master Roy Eberhard. Mrs. F. M. Eberhard was guest of the afternoon. Important A meeting of Chautauqua guar antors will be held at North Side Band Stand Thursday at 7:30 p. m. Matters of importance await attention. A full attendance is desired. Everybody interested, whether a guarantor or not, urged to be present. Card of Thanks We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for their faithful work to save something from our home which was destroyed by fire. Also for the kind words of sympathy and encouragement to us. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Donaldson. Mt. Pleasant Farm Club will meet Tuesday, May 33th, at 8 o'clock. The Co. organizer will 1)3 present and address the meeting. Wes. Wheeler, Pres. SENATOR JAMES A. REED In CLARENCE, on Tuesday, May 30th at 8 o'clock p. m. Senator Reed no doubt will have a message of interest to every voter. He is a fine orator and will be greeted with a large cowd. EVERYBODY COME Methodist Church 152 in Sunday School. Let us go toward two hundred not backwards.Banner classes: Lssson study Philathea: Attendance Primary, No. 1; Collection, Delta Alpha. The Junior League will give a special program next Sunday afternoon to Fathers and Mothers. Everybody invited. Encourage the little folks. The pastor will preach Sunday morning on tha "Conversion of a Great Apostle." Sunday evening theme ."Stir up the Gift that is Within You." Rev. John T. Hardman of Buck- lin and this pastor will exchange pulpits the first Sunday in June. Bro. Hardman's Leesburg friends will probably be glad to come to one or th other service. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening, W. J. Simpson leader. Our prayer meeting is worth while. Ward M. Baker. Pastor. A Surprise Party On Friday afternoon a delight ful surprise party was given to Miss Agnes O'Neill at her home. The guests arrived about 4:33 and freak pictures were taken. Games were played and enjoyed by those present Dalicous refreshments were served which consisted of ce cream and cookies. Those present on this delightful occasion were: Frances Cartmill, Winifred iWine, MarieCliiun, Dorothy Roy, Mary Brewington, Ada Hunsaker, Reuel Pnilips and Margaret Ben son. A. liiRL who Was There, Card of Thanks We wish to express our heart felt thanks to all our neighbors and irit&ds who so kindly assisted us in the death and burial of our husband and father. May God's blessings rest upon eaah one Mrs. Alex Burnett and Caildren. J. D. Dale Candidate For Re-ElectionWe are authorizad to announce J. D. Dale as a candidate for re election to the office of Prosecuting Attorney of Shelby County. Durincr Mr. Dale's term of office he has given universal- satisfaction, He has ably prosecuted all violations of hw that has come properly before him, and if re elected wiil be found faithful and efficient to the duties of his office. Why not replace those damaged window shades discovered during house-cleaning. Hamilton Fcrn. & Undertaking Co Hungry? We have it. Martin & Clutter Cafe. SERIOUS PROBLEM Oil Engines Must Be Installed or Bonds Voted 1'ue Mayur uuu iuo board of AlUtruieu ui i he City of ouruuce aio cuLiroiiteu with a serious pioOioui in relation tu cLe tlecmc litfut plant under iuo present uigu cost system ana (he purchasing f new equipment wmcu muse oo uiade in ttie very near future. Toe approximate cose for tne equipment now needed is trom $6, U0 to $8,000 ana tne plant can not run out a abort time lunger in its present condition. In order to get uie above amount for the improvement of tbe plant it will oe accessary to further bona the city aua call an election for tbis purpose. After this amount has been votad and expended Clarence would have one of tbe best equip ped plants in this section. Tne cost of operation however, will continue high on account or the present freight rate and the price oi coal. fcvery tax payer would tneu have his proportional amount to pay on tbe bonded in- - i i. ... aeoieuness. xne city now owes $8,000 bonded indebtedness against tbe plant and with the ad ditional amount required it would mean $15,000. In many places the size of Clarence and larger, oil engines are taking the place of steam and these are operated at a much less expense. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen have had under ad visement tne use or these engines and tne discarding of the machinery now in operation. raiments-Morse Co , offer to install oil engines, placing them in operation at the plant without cost to the Cic? of Clarence, except a foundation for the engines and lease them to the City on monthly payments and these payments are to be less than the difference in the present cost of operation. In other words the cost of manufacturing electric current at the plant at the present high freight rates and price of coal is approximately 8 cents per k. w. b and with the oil engines the cost is guaranteed not to be over 3 cents per k. w. h. At the end of one year if by any means tbe city is not satisfied with these engines the said Fairbanks-Morse Co., will receive the engines from them without any further cost. If the engines are kept and used for a period of three years then by vir tue of tbe monthly payments they become the property of the city. Ia case the engines are leased the consumers of electric current will pay the same rate per k. w. h as at present and thereby pay for the engines without any additional taxation or voting of bonds. The contract offered by Fairbanks- Morse Co., seems to be tbe enly practical solution in overcoming the high cost of manufacturing electric current The city offi- jcials have made thorough investi- gadon or many on plants now in operation in tbe Stte and have found each plant running in a satisfactory manner and at a very low figure of operation compared to steam pUnts. They are very anxious to conduct tbe affairs of the citv in the best and most economical way, but tbe majority of the Board have expressed themselves in favor of leasing the oil engines. If any of our citizens know of any reason why oil engines should not replace the present machinery at the plant the officials of Clarence would be glad to have an expression from them. A. J. Neff Announces For County Clerk In this week's Courier will be found the announcement of A. J. Neff, of Shelbyville, as a candi date for the office of County Clerk. Mr. Neff is well and favorably known in Shelby County, having served as Sheriff a number of years ago and his record as an officer of the law met with tbe approval of the people. He was Chairman of the Shelby County local drift board and has done a great deal of work for the good of the general public without compensation.He is a life long Democrat, is qualified for the office and if elected will serre the interest of the County to the best of his ability. Class Day Exercises triday morning at ten o'clock the Senior Class held class day exercises at the High .-chcoi auditorium. A large crowd was present, every seat in the auditorium was filled and folks standing. The program was an excellent one and greatly appreciated by those in attendance. It showed much talent and work on the part of those who presen ted the program, wbich was as follows: Song. Class; Presidents Address Edward Noel; Salutatory, Everette Daniel; Piano Solo, Gladys Ham-street; Advertisements, Mvrtle Boling; Class Prophecy, Reese Farmer; Piano Solo, Frances Sneed; Class Will, Willard Kerr; Valedictory, Gladys Hamstreet. After the class program the little primary band furnished some musis on the campus followed by the May-pole dances given by tbe primary grade, then grades three and four and six and seven. The dancea were excellent and very pretty making a most pleasing; spectacle. Entertainment and Picture Show at Ten Mile On Saturday eveoing May 27th, Prof. Ashford of Shelbina will give an intertainment with trained dogs, which he has educated. Also there will be a 2 reel western comedy. The trained dog exhibition will be given free. We are going to have real old time fiddlers contest at Lentner, Mo., on the night of May 31st-Old time fiddlers bring your fiddls and banjo or guitar, as the fiddlers will have these to help them out. f irst prize $5.00 in golj, second $2.50, third $1 00, also picture show. Tomato plants for sale. Miss Hattie f arrell. A real dinner for 35c Martin & Clutter Cafe. See Baker's display adv., of variety of plants. Mrs. Emma Sanders was here from Lentner tbe first of tbe week. For Sale Three extra good milk cows for sale, will sell single or all. S. J. Kline. A public dance will be given Friday evening by the American Legion at the ball. Everybody invited. Miss Ruth Grainger, of Kirks-ville came Friday afternoon to visit with her sister, Mrs. Marj G. Brown. Senator James A. Reed will epeak in Clarence on Tuesday, May 30th at 8 o'clock p. m. Mrs. W. F. Hirrlinger and son. Jack H. are here the guests of relatives and friends. Miss Vada Harvey has accepted a position as "compositor" ia Tbe Coukiee office. Extra good 9x12 Axminisler rugs $28. 50. Hamilton Fcrn. & Undertaking Co. Extra good 9x12 Axminister rugs $28.50. Hamilton Fukn. & Undertaking Co. The local editress was presentee, with a beautiful bouquet of rose?. Monday by Mrs. G. B. Ellyson Tbanks. Miss Frances Shale returned home Saturday night from Kirk: ville, where she has been attend ing the Teachers College. , A public dance will be give:- Friday evening by tha America. legion at the ball. Everybody invited. A baby boy was on born Tuesday May 9th to Mr. ani Mrs Al Sasser at Greensboro, Njrth Carolina. Mrs. Sasssr will b-rememberod here as Miss Viable Rutter. Miss Mildred Benson has been elected to again teach the China school the coming term. This will make her third term at the school and her work has bee very satisfactory.