The Columbus Daily Advocate from Columbus, Kansas • Page 1

COLUMBUS US DAILY ADVOCATE VOLUME NO. XXV N. W. HUSTON, Editor and Owner. COLUMBUS, CHEROKEE COUNTY, KANSAS.

OFFICIAL CITY PAPER THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1918. THE CITY SCHOOLS WILL HAVE GRADUATION EXERCISES FRIDAY, MAY 17th OVER 60 WILL GET DIPLOMAS Close of the School Year -Class Will Have Special Program, As Customary Plans are completed for the graduation exercises of the Columbus City Schools. The exercises will be held on the evening of Friday, May 17th, at the High School Auditorium. This will mark the close of the school year, and it will be the valedictory to the old Pursel building. By the time school convenes next fall, a new building will be well on the way to completion, if not entirely finished.

The graduating class of 1918 numbers sixty, or more. The class colors. are purple and gold. In a few days the members of the class will be ing out their formal invitations to friends and relatives. These programs are of a beautiful design, and are now being prepared at the Advocate office.

The officers of the 1918 class are: President, A. J. Hurt; Secretary, Alice Mountjoy; Secretary, George S. Blake. The members of the class who are to graduate, and have already received their final passing grades, are as follows: Syble A.

Rummery, George S. Blake, David C. Graves, Allene Kitch, Ruth Louise Keith, Arthur J. Hurt, Milton Glen Woodward, Opal White, Bertha Downs, Vernon Clare Elliott, Monty Ward, Robert E. Bartlett, Myrtle Neighbors, Minnie Neighbors, Theodore E.

Finny, Estelle McDowell, Harold Mehaffey, Kathleen Helen Gallagher, Martha Blinco, Madeline Thomason, Mabel Edna Davis, Ovadelle Beane, Roy W. Moyer, Lorene Spencer, Mary Jane Walker, Cora Maud Kirk, Amy Aline Brentlinger, Ada Fern Stockton, Faye Leggett, Don't WorryAbout your old floors Let us tell you how to make them like new. CHAS. E. BARTLETT The Rexall Store Don't fail to hear Mr.

A. J. McDowell, Frisco Dairy Agent, Stock Show Day, May 4, 1918. Spring and Summer B. V.

D. Style Union Suits 75c, $1 The Men's Shop "If It's New, We Have It" HARRIS CLOTHING CO. Gladys M. Catlett, Mabel Elnora West, Helen G. Jones, Frank Seymour, Paul E.

Goldsberry, Minnie Goodrick, Nora Pauline Evans, Louise C. Wilson, Ruth L. Evans, Marion Rae Anderson, Vivian Hiller, Pearl Mona Rice, Lee Jackson, Ruth Irene Hawkins, Sherman Tedlock, John Owen Dunbar, Anna Katherine Walbert, Gertrude Mae Schock, Alice Louise Mountjoy, Eldin H. Anderson, Grace E. Sayer, Clara Coldiron, Alvah Rema Cupp, Bert Pearson, Florence Dugger, Edith Tedlock, Pearl Elizabeth Wilcox, Bertha Mildred Hughes, Opal Scott, Ruth Richardson, Anna Fehrenback.

Probably half a dozen more will be added to the above, who will receive diplomas, but at this writing they have not been announced. Letter From Clarence Rummery The following letter from Clarence Rummery tells of meeting Clare Rehm from Baxter somewhere in France. Rummery and Rehm were members of the first quota of the draft to leave this county for Camp Funston. Says U. S.

railroads by far surpass the French railroads. The letter follows: Dear Folks: I am well and happy, that is as happy as I ever will be away from home. I am still getting fat, in fact I am almost too large for any of my cothes. I had my picture taken today and will send you some of them as soon as they are finished. I was up town today and met three fellows out of Co.

G. from Funston. I was very much surprised to see them and had quite a chat. One of them is Clare Rehm from Baxter, the fellow that we had so much fun out of there, about saying that drafted men would never be sent across. I saw him just the day before I left Funston and told him I would see him over there, and he sure raved, saying he would never come and all of that sort of bunk, but he realizes he is in the army now, and has decided that the best thing he can do is put his shoulder to the wheel and march to their music.

I have seen several of the men from my company since I came over. It seems as though the company is shot all to pieces. Even the old captain has been transferred, which makes me rather glad I am away. Orace, bring old huldy over here, you can open it up as much as you want to, for the roads are just like a floor all over this country. They are far better than the gravel ever was, and there doesn't seem to be any end to them.

That is the only thing that France surpasses the States in, but they have the material here and the labor is the smallest item they have to consider, so why not have good roads? Also, they have been building them since Napoleon's time. But when it comes to railroads, we have it on them so far there isn't any parison, we could load about 4 or 5 of these box cars and their load on one of our flat cars, and one of our Pullman coaches is equal to about six or seven of these passenger coaches as far as capacity is concerned, and there is only one convenience about these coaches, that is that everoyne can get off at once and not be in each other's way for each compartment has a door on each side, just like a Ford, and only holds eight people, but that is only in keeping with everything else, for everything is bulit as small as possible. I will write again soon, so give my love and best wishes to all, including Gretchen. Your wandering boy, CLARENCE. P.

just received a letter from mother that was mailed Feb. 1 to Merritt. Sure glad to get it, although I have received letters written since then. CLARENCE. Grass Fire Destroy's Barn A barn in the Chubb addition to the city of Baxter Springs owned by D.

S. Chubb, was burned to the ground yesterday afternoon. The fire spread to the barn from the burning grass near the building. There was no insurance on the barn. The loss is said to be small.

OVER THE TOP ROUSING MEETING HELD BY U. P. H. E. OF AMERICA EACH MEMBER TOOK A BOND Meeting Held at K.

P. Hall TuesdayThe 45 Members All Have Subscribed to Liberty Loan On Tuesday evening the members of Union No. 122, Union Powder High Explosive Workers of America, met at the K. of P. hall in this city.

More than forty of the members were present. A number of visitors also attended the meeting. The order is composed of 45 members. The President Harry Mehaffey, presided at the meeting, and Walter Scott the Secretary was at his desk. This was a special meeting called by the Order for the purpose of soliciting the members of the Order to purchase one or more of the Third Liberty Loan Bonds.

Mr. E. M. Hutto's quartet composed of Len Wilson, Prof. H.

C. Dale, and Prof. M. L. Long, favored those present with several appropriate songs.

Rev. E. J. Gardner, S. L.

Walker, and A. H. Skidmore, delivered addresses. About 11 o'clock the audience was invited to the banquet room where refreshments were served. Harry Gray now stationed at Camp Funston, but home on 10 days' leave, was present and gave a very interesting and entertaining address.

Tommy Stranagan the sweet singer from Scotland, entertained the audience with several patriotic songs. The rendition of Tipperary and other popular war songs were appreciated by the audience. Rev. Bradshaw arrived at the hall about 11:30, having just returned from a Liberty Loan meeting at Carona. He reported $12,000 Bonds subscribed by the 400 citizens of this patriotic town, and said they agreed to secure $3000.00 more subscriptions there this week.

This report was received with much enthusiasm and the President then asked the several members of the Order for subscriptions to the Loan and each member present subscribed for one bond each, and some promised more. The entire membership have now each subscribed for one or more bonds, and hence they have reached a 100 per cent basis. Yesterday they were presented with, and hoisted a service flag, placing the same on top of the water tower at the works, where it now floats and may be seen for several miles around, and is admired by all observers. This is the only organization so far that has gone 100 per cent in favor of the Bonds, and the first organization to erect and fly the service flag, and the boys feel justly proud of the loyalty shown by their organization. Harry Gray was a member of this organization and he is now the representative of the same in the U.

S. Army. Some eight other young men in Class 1, will soon be called to the colors. The boys exhibited much interest in the cause, both by words and deed, and are to be congratulated upon going "over the top' 'in both subscribing 100 per cent to the loan, and securing and erecting the first service flag by any organization in the county, and probably in the state. Many of those present expressed their interest in the humane efforts of the Government, and all pledged to do their best to win.

It was a glorious meeting, and those present left the hall feeling optimistic, and each believing that the American boys would not only win laurels for themselves, but would be the means of establishing liberty, freedom and justice throughout the world. Marriage Licenses Following is the list of marriage Licenses issued htis week: J. Ray Hall, 23, Columbus, Jennie L. Huntsinger, 20, Columbus; Harold K. Spieth, 21, Hallowell, Yola Hodge, 20, Columbus; Robert E.

Hogan, 49, Reno, Hattie Richey, 48, Carthage; Oron M. Barry, 28, Joplin, Lena Ostendoof, 26, Joplin; Patrick L. Hughes 25, Scammon, Christine M. Jenkins, 24, Scammon; Clinton Phillips, 19, Columbus, Myrtle Riggs, 17, Carthage. MCGHIE THEATRE THE BEST IN PICTURES TONIGHT JULIETTE DAY In a 5-reel drama "BETTY of the BUCCANEERS" The story of a pretty girl and bold, bad pirates.

ADMISSION 5 AND 15c TOMORROW WM. S. HART In a 2-part western drama "HOOFS AND HORNS" Also "FATAL RING," and Pathe News, and Luke Comedy Admission 10 and 15 Cents THE SCIENTIFIC TEST OF THE COST OF FUELS THE WEATHER Fair tonight and Friday and probably Saturday. Warmer tonight. Mme.

Gas Consumer! Do you know natural gas is the cheapest of all fuels ordinarily used for cooking? It is cheaper, by careful test, than soft coal, coal oil, gasoline or electricity. That statement is not made for the purpose of gaining additional consumers of natural gas. It will be remembered the first of this series of gas bulletins, printed last October, stated no effort to sell anything was contemplated. Our ideas have not changed. But in line with the policy of acquainting consumers with every side of production, transportation and use of natural gas, it is purposed to give the results of painstaking laboratory tests made of various cooking fuels by the home economics department of Ohio State University.

KANSAS NATURAL GAS CO. McGhie Theatre Notes By N. W. HUSTON Juliette Day is the happy little star in the fascinating drama, "Betty and the Buccaneers," which will be shown tonight. This is a story of a dreaming, trusting little miss, and her experiences with bold, bad pirates.

In this picture, Betty's father, a professor of antiquities, is lured by a pirate into a wild adventure on a desert Pacific island. But the girl finally outwits the pirate chief, in a manner most entertaining. You'll like this picture. 5 and 15c. Tomorrow's program will be a real delight to every kind of a fan.

There are a lot of admirers of Bill Hart, who will enjoy seeing him in the two-reel western, "Hoofs and Horns." Another chapter of the "Fatal Ring" is also scheduled. Then, there will be a Pathe News Weekly, and a lively Lonesome Luke Comedy, the kind that make you laugh heartily. 10 and 15c. Saturday's big program, "The Barrier," is something that no one should miss. This wonderful story by Rex Beach adapts itself to pictures in a powerful way, as it abounds in strong situations and climaxes.

There will be another opportunity, in this pict-, ure, for our patrons to see the wonderful acting of Mitchell Lewis, who played the leading part in "The Bar Sinister." Everyone commented, at that time, upon his strong characterization. He is just as great in "The Barrier," when playing the role of the sacrificing Frenchman, Poleon Doret. Mabel Julienne Scott represents the heroine of this picture. There will never be a better picture than "The Barrier," at the price. There will also be an Alice Howell comedy Saturday night, to finish the evening.

Her comedies are simply uproarious, and in this one, as "Neptune's Naughty Daughter," she is as ridiculous as can be imagined. 10 and 20c. The Firpreschu Camp Fire Girls presented the manager of the McGhie theatre with a very pretty May basket last evening. The basket was filled to overflowing with purple iris, tulips, both double and single, and quantities of dainty spirea. The basket was decorated with little U.

S. flags on the white crepe paper and the card bore the inscription, "May Day Greetings from the Firpreschu Camp Fire Girls." This pretty gift was much appreciated and I extend my thanks to the girls. AMERICANS REPULSE GERMANS In Hard Conflict With the Huns Tuesday Afternoon With the French Army in France, May heavy German attack launched yesterday against the Americans in the vicinity of Villers- tonneux was repulsed with heavy osses for, the enemy. The German preliminary bombardment lasted two hours and then the infantry rushed forward, only to be driven back, leaving large numbers of dead on the ground in front of the American lines. The German bombardment opened at 5 o'clock in the afternoon and was directed especially against the Americans, who were supported on the north and south by the French.

The fire was intense, and at the end 'of two hours the German commander sent forward three battalions of infantry. There was hand-to-hand fighting all along the line as a result of which the enemy was thrust back, his dead and wounded lying on the ground in all directions. Five prisoners remained in American hands. The struggle, which alsted a considerable time, was extremely violent and the Americans displayed marked bravery throughout. It was the first occasion in which the Americans were engaged in the battle which has been raging since March 21 and their French comrades are full of praise for the manner in which they conducted themselves under trying circumstances, especially in view of the fact that they are fighting at one of the most difficult points on the battle front.

The American losses were rather severe. East Town Ladies Aid The members of the East Town Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church met yesterday afternoon, under the leadership of Mrs. Clara Bush and Mrs.

Gertrude Evans, at the home of Mrs. Jeff Elder, to do Red Cross work. Fifteen ladies were present, and much work was accomplished. LOCALS LOSE GAME CASAZZA AND WALKER OUT ON ACCOUNT OF GRADES C. C.

H. S. BOYS COULDN'T HIT Final Score 22 to 2-Pittsburg Made Thirteen Hits- Game Was a Slow One The Pittsburg high school base ball team overwhelmingly defeated the C. C. H.

S. team yesterday at the high school campus by the score of 22 to 2. The game was just good batting practice for the Pittsburg bunch and they scored at will. The Columbus team was unable to connect with the ball and fielded very poorly, making fourteen errors. The Pittsburg team made seven errors, but none of them very costly.

Casazza and Walker, the regular Columbus battery were out of the game on account of their grades. The fielding of Watts in left field was the feature of the game, pulling down several hard chances that looked good for extra base hits. Columbus has now lost two games and only won one. They meet the Pittsburg Normal high team here today. The Pittsburg high school team defeated the Normal high last week by the score of 15 to 0 so the game today, according to dope should be a battle.

The box score is as follows: Pittsburg AB 02 Stalker 3rd base 7 00 Mattox, 2nd base 7 2 0 Hobbs, short stop 4 Carlson left field 5 Humphrey, center field 5 60 McCool, right field 6 Steele, first base 4 3 4 Campbell, catcher 6 Williams, pitcher 4 2 Total 47 13 22 C. C. H. S. AB Evans, first base 3 Beltram, short stop 4 Blair, second base Ward, second 3 Patrick, right field 3 Gibson, thrid base 3 Howerton, catcher Watts, left field Leggett, pitcher Bruyr, center field 4 Total -31 3 2 Substituted for Blair in second inning.

Two-base hits, Campbell, Stelle. Double plays, Humphrey to Mattox, Hobbs to Stelle. Farmers' Free Show The Chamber of Commerce has arranged to provide a free picture show Saturday afternoon at 2:30, at the McGhie theatre, for the benefit of the farmers and their families. Complimentary tickets will be supplied by the merchants to their farmer customers. The show will last half an hour, and will be followed by an address by A.

J. McDowell, Frisco dairy agent. Mrs. George Blake was in Joplin yesterday. Millinery! WE ONLY HAVE ABOUT 250 Spring Hats Left Your shape and style will most likely be here.

If so, you can secure a liberal reduction by coming down today. ADLER HATS ARE ALWAYS THE BEST SECOND FLOOR Bunyan Southard MRS. L. E. PENCE, Manager..