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31 EFFINGHAM, ATCHISON COUNTY. KANSAS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1916 NO. 21 mimmmmmm FOR scholars, college students, business men and women wanting the latest thing in fountain pens our special display of Parker Fountain Pens is ready. It is the most complete and greatest showing of these high efficiency fountain pens that was ever held in our store. Be sure to see it.

--uJlM MOKmtCmf fa' 53 flYanc at3 At a quarter to twelve on Christmas eve Teddlcumi woke with a start; There ni somebody KofT I I A And turned with AH dm end V- lll yl.r-i2 50 SSI a thumping heart. 'Now, don't make a sound!" said brother Jim. 'As sure as ever I'm SAFETY -SEALED, SELF-FILLING FOUNTAIN PEN Can be carried in any position without leaking. It is Safety-Sealed. No holes, slits or slots in the wall through which ink can get out on shirts, etc No levers or bars to catch on clothing the barrel is perfectly smooth.

You can select that Christmas Present here in our extensive line of Cutlery, Silverware, Aluminum, Celebrated Savory Roasters, Guns, Lap Robes, Buggies, Electric Supplies, Stoves, Skates, Coasters and Boys Wagons. 'Phone 23 here It's him!" Yry true?" whis pered Tedtltcums "Panta Claus! Oh. isn't this simply jrreat! Can't you lltrht up a mntch, Jimmy quit because BSBKFb II Ramtr. II iilf-MUr ani lafrtj at mre(f P' huHmfith fecon. be too late! I'm lonttinfr to know Just what he's like.

And tf he's brought me a motor bike! said Jim. "P'r'aps, "Well, I'm EFFINGHAM, KANSAS tf we look (They say that he hates a spy. He won't leave the ball and the pic- ture-book. But jolly well pass Resolutions. M.

W. A. Lodge, No. 706 Effingham, Kansas us by." And while they wondered If ther should peep, somehow, the bears felt off to Bleep! The divorce troubles of Mr. and Mrs.

Percy Killey, well known here, have been disposed of in a Kansas D. D. Sullivan pulled down "two prizes ai the Missouri State Poultry show at St. Joe last week. He landed 4th on cockerel and 1st for the heaviest pair of capjns.

Poultry raisers from several states exhibited at the show. With his renewal to the New Leaf, E. W. Swank of Jewell College, encloses a church accountant booklet, neat and attractive, full of information, that he has gotten out himself. He has applied for a patent for it.

December 11, 191G City court. Mrs. Killey was given Resolved: That we sincerely re- a divorce decree on the grounds of But the curious noise went on all rush and run Till the darkness flew and the day dawned bright, And the rats had had their fun. I he was when the end came. He was buried in the National ceme-tery at Leavenworth, Wednesday, the 13th.

In 1907 he married Mrs. Margaret Streiff who survives him. They were devoted to each other and she will be very much alone 'in her little cottage home on the west edge of town. She will miss him the more because of her age and her unfortunate physical condition. Mr.

Streiff was very though' -ful of her, very kind and considerate. This makes the loss the more keenly felt. Mrs. Fred Poos and children vis-! ited her brother August Poos and family at Lee Summit last week. gret the sickness of our friend and incompatibility, and the lawyerson and Neighbor, W.

P. Heffelfinger, both sides handled the case witb 'and his inability to attend our little or no argument in court It meetings and officiate in his official is understood Mrs. Killey was given capacity in M. W. A.

lodge No. 70(i, $75 a month alimony providing shi and we hereby tender him our sin- does not marry again, but no dispo-! cerest thanks for the faithful and sition of property was m.ide in her efficient service he has rendered favor. Mrs. Killey has been in the Mrs. N.

E. Hawk has returned from a visit with her daughter Mrs. Mark Cooper in Kansas City. "Well, what a And the rascals chuckled. Obituary.

On July 6, 1842, Henry Strieff was born in Lint hal, Glarus, Switz-rland. He du Monday December 11,1916, at the National Military Home, Leavenworth, Kansas, being in his 75th year. Mr. Streiff had just passed his 21st birthday when the desire for the heroic mastered and he sailed for America. He reached Ellis Island at 4 p.

m. and at 9 the next morning was mustered into the union service. He served the country to the end of the war, was wounded twice and received an honorable discharge at the end. Mr. Streiff ha? been poor health for a number of years, 3e spent same time in the Illinois Soldiers and Sailors Home at Quin-trr.

111. He entered the National If they'd only known that it was uk!" -Little Folks. Ebert and have just put Frank Lindsey has rented the G. C. Hitchner farm, northwest of town 1 line of Johnston's chocolates.

and pray that God may sustain east with relatives and will probably him as one of His own. in this a make her home there Them wu trying time of illness. a series of near-sensations' shortly Resolved: That a copy of these before the Killeys went into court resolutions be spread upon our with their troubles, and at one time lodge records, a copy be sent Neigh- there was a threatened exodus of bor Heffellinger, also one to the Atchison ycur.g men. Champion. The Youth's Companion, value $2 the New Leaf, value $1.

MtCall's, value 50c, total $3.50, all for $2.90 with your choice of one 15c McCall dress pattern from your first number of the magazine. Effingham New Leaf for publica-1 Killey was an Effingham lumber man about ten years ago. Home about two months ago, where Sells. Cummings John Burns TheY. W.

C. by Miss Jean Strain of the faculty will play "Good Fellows" and see that Santa misses no boys or girls Public 5aes Tuesday, Dee. 19, 3 miles east of in Effingham Effingham. John H. Snyder.

Bert Brim will move to the P. M. Thomas farm, north of A box of Johnston's chocolates makes a mighty neat present, any lady would appreciate. You cum buy them at Eberts. WtAWL Christmas Flower Gift Suggestions CHOICE CIT FUWKKS Cut PolnsMtia IUmcs Carnation LUy of the Valley Carnages of Roars, Orulilds and Violets Kaprnlr ArranicaJ Carunillr Packed JJ ilpik PUT IN OUR CHRISTMAS BANKING He says, BELKCTED KliOWKIUNO PLANTS PolnartUaa Bricnnlaa Cyclamen Red Berried Plant Plant Combinations In Banket Effects Christmas Trues CLUB AND INCREASED 10 WEEKLY Come 5 "Shop Early" ask about WILL MAKE it Wreathing, Molly Wreathes, Molly, Bux Wood ana Red Berries.

Flower flirts srr always appreciated and are appropriate to send anyone. They rrpmoit as lunch In true Vale-Title sentiment as another gift at many limes the cost. A pair of blankets for his horses, J. C. Valentine visited J.

A. I The older ladies that used to do a lap robe, whip or storm curtain Peterson at the hospital and says "pinking" will enjoy this joke. A Do Your "Flower-Shopping" Early would make a good Christmas pres- is doing nicely. Mr. Peterson lady visiting in Eliitiglv called up C.

nn of ih? bi si less houses and ent. You can buy them at W. i has many friends. His room is kept This happens lr 50 WEEKS. We qUo hove a 5 cent club which in 50 weeks pays $63.75.

Our 2 cent club pays $25.50. Our I cent club pays $12.75. We also have clubs whera you pay In $1.00 or $2.00 or $5.00 each wcok and In 50 weeks get $50 or $100 or $. 250. We add 3 1-2 per cent Interest.

Come In and get a "Christmas Banking Club" book FREE. It costs nothing to join. This Is not a plan Just for QQYS and GIRLS; it Is also for MEN and WOMELN. You can stqrr, TODAY-START I Farmers Merchants a ked if tl ey had "finking Neill's where the lowest prices irons." The gentleman that an-'always pievail where quality is filled with bouquets and baskets of nice fruit, but the latter is only a temptation fur lid is allowed only Chrtstniaa Mower Delivery Serrlee to any part of America) by Flowergrani In a few hours time. the lightest diet.

Mr. Feterfoa swered the phone said he'd look and consdtred. Make your selection see. He came back apd reported now, they had none. The lady was a little suspicious and thought prob- oiey Weaver writes his parents ilso well supplied with mail from rlinglmin and his borne town, Ottawa.

ably he didn't know.wbat he was from Kentucky, he sits in his office searching for, she asked liim if in his shirt sleeves and then Is Notice All persons owing me are re-itiested to settle at once If yu he know what a pinking iron looked most too warm. He likes his new like and he confessed he didn't. She position fine. described it to him, whereupon he eKclaimed. "Oh.

I thuught I thus What about vour ear needs fix- have not settled your account in 30 State Bank were chicken markers. The Atchison Seed Flower Store Co. 424 Commercial Phone 445 Of Effingham lays 8 per cent Interest will be ing up some, eh? Better let George Calvert do it now, so it will be H. Longest. OFPIOERS-KReo iuTTS.

Pro.iocnt. T. HAWK. V.ce-Ps,-uon: E.J.KELY. Ccumor.

R. R. QERETY, AsL Csshisr. Do you know th it Riley English ready for you. 1 1 .1 A.

7 has the nest tai neater mat DIRECTORS-. Frcs Sritjr. L. Hawk. A.c iiiclsuv, H.

Kslli. Slis'Plets. R. Miss Belle Miller of Twin Falls, Idaho, arrived yesterday to visit ber tot, I If Hawk. It will occur after Christmas.

'They live in the country, made. Call anl sea them the next time you aie In town..