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1917

The Carthage Press

January 18

Submitted by: Kathy Sidenstricker

In police court this morning, Walter Cutreal, Tom Baker and George Gardner pleaded guilty to being drunk, and Tom Gee, a negro, and Frank Presley pleaded guilty to fighting. Each of the five was fined $10. Clara Samuel and a man named Miller pleaded guilty to immoral conduct and each was fined $10. Complaint was filed against L. F. Thompson, who operates a jitney, charging him with reckless driving of his automobile. His case was set for hearing tomorrow. Thompson's machine collided with Harry Strickland's carriage at the southwest corner of the square Saturday night, breaking the shafts and harness and one wheel. Miss Strickland, who was with her father, jumped out, but was unhurt. No one was injured. Mr. Strickland filed complaint against Thompson.

The Carthage Press

May 10

Submitted by: Kathy

Chas. (Charles) H. Smith and sister, Mrs. D. V. Wale, returned last night from New York city, where the former recently underwent an operation for appedicitis and abdominal complications. His many friends will be delighted to know he is recovering rapidly and is well along on the return road to health. He has gained five pounds and is still gaining.

December 20

Submitted by: Renessa Wiggins

NEWS FROM NEARBY POINTS
Carterville Route 1

Perseverance School Closes Because of Several Cases of Smallpox
Carterville, Route 1, Dec. 19.-Perseverance school has been closed for an indefinite time on account of smallpox in this vicinity. Quite a number of cases are reported, although none is serious. It started in the school first, then spread through the neighborhood. Those who have taken it are the families of Mr. Hightower, Bert King, Clarence King, Mrs. Nina Garland and Frank Lowry. All are getting along nicely.

Mrs. Stella Bullis and daughter Mrs. Nina Garland, are entertaining S.E. Garland and daughters, Miss Elma Garland and Mrs. John Wilburn, of Lebanon, Mo., this week.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bottom entertained at dinner Sunday Bob Shelton and daughter, Louise, of Carthage, and Mr. and Mrs. Ora Bottom and baby.

It is reported that Private Vern Parrish, who is in training at Fort Sill, is quarantined. It is not known what disease he has.

Vesper Armstrong, formerly of Carterville, but of Canada the last two years, is in this vicinity visiting old friends this week.

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pattison and Miss Dixie Woodard were guests of Mr. and Mrs. P.S. Pattison, of Lakeside, Sunday.

Private Rob Moore, of Fort Sill, is expected home to spent the Christmas holidays with his mother, Mrs. Jim Campbell.

Mrs. Lee Webb and daughter spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Huddleston, of M???

Mrs. John Armstrong, of Big Cabin, Okla., is here visiting her sons, John Armstrong, jr., Harold Armstrong and a daughter, Mrs. Allie Cole.

Hugh Carr and wife, of McNatt, arrived here Sunday to be at the bedside of Mrs. Carr's father, C.C. Powers.

Roy Pierce and wife, Mrs. J.A. Holmes and daughter, Florence, were guests of J.H. Knowels and wife last Friday.

Misses Ruth and Mildred Holmes and E.H. Erickson were guests at the home of Mrs. J.A. Holmes Sunday.

Albert Troutman, wife and children and Mrs. J.A. Holmes spent Sunday at the home of B.B. Holmes.

F.W. Giger and R.F. Hubbard made a business trip to Joplin Monday.

William Painter is quite poorly at this writing.

BLAKE NEWS

Rabbit Hunters Have Been Busy Since the Big Snow-storm
Blake, Dec.10.-Hunting the poor little bunnies seems to be the favorite past-time in this vicinity. It is no uncommon thing to hear a boy or even a man say: "I went hunting this afternoon and got from 25 to 30 rabbits without a gun." In this way people are able to conserve on the meat and they really don't taste bad. Try them and see. The snow is going, but not too fast to suit most of the people, especially those who are not through husking corn. It lay 16 inches on the level in this locality.

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