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Mir if Wit tfl fa pis 1 I llllliili 11 by C. E. and A.J D'' cr and intorad at tha Pottofficaat Elflns'ham, Kantaa, a Sacund Clan Matte' VOL. 31 EFf INGHAM. ATCHISON COUNTY, KANSAS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 19,1917 NO.

26 A- Obituary A HAPPY NEW YEAR Goes With Every Kodak Obituary, Gideon W. Sowles was born December 27, 1832 and died as a result of a runaway accident in Effingham last Friday January 12, 1917. The young horse he was driving became frightened and he was thrown from the buggy. He was immediately taken to Ebert's drug store where Dr. Moore admin New Management Solicits Your Business.

Frederick Weit, a well known, highly respected and prosperous farmer, living 3 miles southwest of Effingham died Sunday morning at 8:20 of typhoid-pneumonia, after an illness of little more than a week-Mr. Weit had been in poor health from a complication of troubles for about two years. Mr. Weit was born on the farm six miles south Announcement The marriage of Miss Margaret Thomas and Wayne Snyder whose engagement has been announced will occur Sunday evening, February 11, at 7 o'clock. Invitations will be extended for about sixty guests-relatives of both parties.

Miss Clara Th.mias, the bride-to-be's sister will act as bridesmaid. Miss Jetta Snyder, cousin of the groom will sing, and the wedding march will be play- istered temporary relief so that he might be taken to his home. His west of Effingham, August 9, 1867. He was married 24 years ago to Miss Margaret Stewart, who with four children, Carl, Florence, Pauline and survive him. He lalso leaves a sistei, Mrs.

Pauline advanced age was very much ed by Miss Ethel Whittaker of Far-asainst his recovery. A broken arm mington. Those that have seen the dislocated shoulder and fractured bride-to-be's trosseau, declare it is skull sustained by him about eight one of the most elaborate and ex- o'clock in the morning resulted in 1 pensive purchased by any Effing- W. H. Sells, having purchased the interests of U.

B. Sharpless and W. R. Smith in the Snyder, Smith will be associated with Mr. Snyder in the future conduct of the business.

The new firm will continue to handle grain, seed, coal, implements and hardware. Your patronage is respectfully solicited. Page, of California, and two half-sisters, Mrs. Chas. Beckman, of Atdiison and Miss Mary Gershback, of Effingham.

He was a member of the Odd Fellows, Modern Woodmen and Mystic Workers. Funeral services were held at the home at 2 o' clock Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. J. F. Krueger of Atchison, and were largely attended.

At the grave the Odd Fellows had charge. The deceased was baptized in Lutheran church when a his death at noon the same day. ham bride. Miss Thomas is a par-In 1856 Mr. Sowles was married to tieularly attractive and pretty Martha Jane Tinslar.

Three children young woman and has the charm to came to bless this union. Of these wear well, pretty clothes. The one died in infancy and the others bride-to-be is the second daughter remain to comfort their mother in of Mr. and Mrs. R.

M. Thomas, her lonliness. The son Frank L. northwest of Effingham, a home was in the oil fields of Oklahoma girl and a very capable young and could not be located in time for woman. Mr.

Snyder, a fine looking the funeral which took place from i young man, of exempliary habits, the family home Monday afternoon 'and held in the highest esteem by at 1:30. A daughter Miss Harmie. i a host of friends, is the son of Mr. night central and collector for the and Mrs. Joe Snyder of Jewell Use it on Every Outing.

You have the fun of taking pictures and the pleasure of possessing a picture story all your own. Snyder Sells N. K. T. telephone company is at county, formerly of Effingham.

He small child. Mr. Weit carried $2000 home. Mr. Sowles was a charter is now farm manager of the Mason- insurance, owned one of the finest member of the Odd Fellows lodge at ic home at Darlington, Oklahoma, farms in the vicinity of Effingham, Effingham, signing the charter drawing a nice salary and is fur-! upon which he recently erected a April 21, 1885.

The order attended nished a modern cottage. After fine new house and he also had the funeral in a body, taking charge the reception following the wedding other interests of value. The deced- of the grave service. The funeral at the home of the bride's parents, ent last week was unanimously at the home was preached by Rev. the bridal couple will leave for their elected one of the directors of the Fur Sale It's the Foud to Eat 160 acres, 4 miles from No matter how high food prices Jackson County, 7U acres may go, the cheapest food you can plow land, 5 acres timber and rest buy for nourishment, flavor and in pasture and mow lam), 6 room general muscle building is bread.

Card of Thanks For the floral offerings and assistance rendered by their friends and especially the I. O. O. F. lodge during the death and burial of their husband and father Mrs.

G. W. Sowles and children extend their thanks. Get busy and have your harness oiled and repaired before your spring work begins. You may I ave to wait for your harness if you i ut it off much longer.

The rush will soon be on. If you need new harness come in and let us talk it over with you. We can make you some very attractive prices. W. C.

Neill. Farmers Mercantile Association. Cady from the text, "It is appointed new home at Darlington. house in good repair, baru for 8 head Read the government report: 10c unto man once to die. Mr.

Cady corn crib, cow Uirn, gran jry, 2 will buy 410 units steak; 10c will eirmhasized the fact that death was Those two pretty Plymouth Rock I The Wynn Literary society of certain, coming to all and that ith hens on display in the window of Midland college scored a distinct out warning or order. The large at- the Long Meat Market Monday artistic triumph last night, when tendance only revealed the high es- night weighed 10 pounds each. E. they presented Clyde Fitch's four-teem in which the deceased and L. llenning sold the hens and re- act comedy drama, "The Truth," in Effingham people should take off their hats to the David Morgan children.

Mr. and Mrs. Morgan think sometimes they would like to move back to Iowa, but the children hke it much better here and will not consent to listen to moving talk. ceived $3.20 for them. family are held.

the Orpheum theatre. The crowd that gathered at the Orpheum last Ed Lewis, west of town, who 11 have a sale Thursday, Jan. 25, ill quit farming. He will return to the employ of the Southern Pacific il-way in California. They have offered him a good position and his headquarters will probably be at San Francisco.

wells and a wind mill. This is a buy 385 units eggs; 10c will buy good farm and must be sold to set- 918 units pork or ham; 10c will tie an estate. Price SG0 per acre. buy 1185 units cheese; 10c will buy W. T.Rowley.

(Administrator) i 1030 units milk; 10c will buy 2400 Soldier, Kansas. Biead units. Give the children bread lots of it, because bread is If you like chocolates buy the cheap at 10c Luse Bakery, best, the Johnston chocolates at Eberts. i Start the new year right by hav- jni, 0r Thistlethwaite examine and T. W.

Tucker was the first one lit your eyes, at Ebert's drug store put Monday morning wiihhis sleigh. Friday, Januaiy 19th. nethodist Church. John B. Rutherford, 76 years of night was amply repaid for brav- The congregations last Sunday age, was in the New Leaf office this ing the storm, for the Wynns really were good.

The evening congrega- week reading and writing without did much better than the avetage tion was unusually large. A nice glasses. He's a very spry man for amateurs. Ten young people appeared bofore the footlights and all crowd ol young men ana women one oi ins age. For the relief of headache, eyestrain, poor vision, or wrinkled face, have D.

Tbisilcthwaite lit your eyes with proper glasses, at Ebert's drug store Friday, January 19th Come early. .1 I of them knew their lines and dis- swelled the numbers at the evening Sant Owens gave the youngsters in town a treat Tuesday evening. He hitched up to his cutter and let them "hook on," as many as ten at one time. Glen Rousey was out too making the children happy. service.

Rev. Mackenzie preached A box of Johnston's chocolates played considerable cleverness, and from the text "Art thou a Master in makes a mighty neat present, any Miss Tommy Peery and Miss Doris Israel and knowest not these things', 'lady would appreciate. You can DeLap seemed to be the favorites and his theme was. the ignorant buy em at Eberts. with the audience.

Miss Peery took the part of Becky Warder, a young 4 i "1 John Green of Sacramento, will attend the Fruit Growers Association meeting in New Orleans. A 1L IS J. C. Valentine was on the sick wise man. lhe morning services made profitable by addresses from Revs.

Heller and Kitts of Atchisuii, li-t Monday. Mrs. Carl Mayhew suffered last week with an abscess in her head. -erson who specialized in prevaricating, and Miss DeLap was very clever as Mrs. Genevieve Crispigney.

Carl Winsor, who was Warder, also did exceptionally well, and received the "glad hand." Globe. Hirose Boudoir cap, 10c at Phelps 5, 10 and 25c store. Six weddings are billed for the near future. One will be a surprise to the natives. on Temperance and Missions.

They spoke ut Monrovia also. Next Sim-1 day's services as usual. Morning subject, In the Beginning God. I Advance sale of flowers for 191" at Phelps. If you want to Instead of throwing away your worn tires or giving them to the junkman for a few cents, put on In Evening subject, A Present Savior.

You are invited. Preaching 11a.m. and 7:30 p. m. Epworth League at 6:30 p.

Choir practice Saturday evening 7:30 Rev. B. Mackenzie. ternational half soles. Your tires represent an investment of a good many dollars money that you have actually paid out and when you throw them away or sell them to 1 the junkman just because they are I Sell or Buy a Farm or City property.

Want a Loan on your Farm. Or want to insure your buildings, Live Stock or Personal Property, see R. A. Harman On Friday and Saturday of each week Commencing with this week we will have a cash sale on goods in our line. This we will sell $1.00 Cotton Flannel Mittens at 75; per dozen while they last.

$1.00 Gloves at 85c per dozen $1.25 Gloves at $1.00 per dozen. sale will last Friday and 'Saturday of this week only, and gloves and rnittens will be sold as advertised. fl. E. Mayhew Son EFFINGHAM, KANSAS Humemakcrs Club Will meet January 27, at the It 1 Come in; if ask about it Effingham, Kansas Phones: Res.

76. Office 127. tread-worn or rut-worn, you actually throw away practically two-thirds of the price you originally paid. You wouldn't think of throwing away a pair of shoes just because the first sole had worn thin. You would have them half-soled and save two or three dollars.

Now this same principal applies to your tires only you will save several times as much. Let us show them to you. W. C. Neill.

Presbyterian church at 2:30 p. in. Roll Call: Answered by each member naming a handy device or uteii- 1 sil for use in the kitchen. Home Sweet Home, by the Club. The cost of kitchen equipment, Mrs- I Rollo Taliaferro.

The kitchen as a room and its looa-! tion in the house, Mrs. Cady. The work to be done in the kitchen. Mrs. Carl Mayhew.

Resolved, that the built-in table is more desirable than the kitchen cabinet. Affirmative, Mrs. George Delfelder. Negative, Mrs. H.

B. rrivire autl Surgeon IS) is what 'you will have u. i rt. WUOKb r'uv't'Cian and Surgaon mc uver stiuic tiauk ul fcdiutf uain Plume: Otdcc 14. HeaidenceM Pr-nui aiitiDliiKi 10 caha Oav or NitfUi ifyou join our Walter.

Grisfmas Banking Gub. OUR FACILITIES Mrs. James Curtis sends word to ber father Dennis Murphy, that she is going to hold him to his promise. Mr. Murphy promised her $500 for a letter in her own handwriting.

She has more feeling in her body ano burgeon olbc-ia Uayet PmliUug. Fbiu Hi.a.- al ai.amiua tfivtn to tbe iraaimaal ot mi N.A, add ir. AU 'ui Rtpiara aactaoiall) The Wynn society of Midland College will stage Clyde Fitch's well-known play "The Truth" at A. C. H.

S.on the evening of January 25. This play was recently put on in now than she has had before, and is improving slowly. Mr. Curtis, Atchison and was a most decided success. The tickets are 25c, reser G.

A'HITo Pliynaum and burgeon with the exception of three weeks has been in Chicago with her ever since she was taken there last fall. vation 10c extra. The reserve seat Qunn. Olha No. JOi.

Hjuaa Mr. Curtis writes his wife could not chart will open at Ebert's Drug Store, Saturday January 20, at 2 o' For the prompt and aocurate handling any and all financial matters that may be entrusted to U9 are fully abreast the times modern lnevery respect. If you appreciate the many advantages of a helpful banking service backed by a sound, safe, conservative business policy we respectfully solicit your ao. count Ml aiudk oi aim Kay Wirk Ut. fniKrlr and Fltuil get along without the New Leaf.

toiwirM ly Jtalvhti o'clock. The house belonging to Mrs. Molly Uenilst lhe patrons of the line had a Wilson, now' occupied by the Curtis real restful tune Saturday evening Bees have lots of HONEY In their hives In tha Winter by putting in there a little at tha time whlla they can. You can hava MONEY the same way. Come In get a "Christmas Banking Club" BOOK FREE and put In our bank only 5 cents for the first week and Increase your deposit 5 cents each week.

In 50 weeks YOU will have $63.75. This is a "fine" thing for BOYS and GIRLS for Everybody. You can put In $1.00 or $2.00 or $5.00 each week and In 50 weeks have $50, or $100 or $250. We add 3 1-2 per cent Interest. You can start TODAY-START I Farmers Merchants State Bank Of Effingham OFPlCERS-PReo SUTTER.

Prei0enU T. HAWK, Vce-Preei-denl. B.J.KELLY, CaaAiar, R. R. QERETY.

Asat. Cathie- DIRECTORS Fred Sutler, L. Hawk, Aiex UcKr tsharpleaa, J. Kll. Jessee family, in the north part of AOOD8 D.

town caught fire Sunday night about 2:30 from the stove. The firemen Office over State Bank and Sunday forenoon. The line was out of commission, so there was no visiting with the neighbors, not even a temptation to "rubber" for fear of missing something. Effingnam, Kanaai were called but the fire was put out before they arrived on the scene for action. Very little damage was done.

Mrs. F. A. Bereman teaches sewing every Friday afternoon to the 5th and 6th grade girls of the Public school. The State Bank Of Effingham Our Capital nd Surplut of $55,600.00 and Tht Guarantee Fund Laws stand between you and any possible lost.

R. (1. Buhnnuon, President. A. 13.

riayhew, vie President C. L. CuinmtiiKf, Cashier. A. rtcLenon, A.

R. Hayhew, F. R. Schiirman, R. O.

Bohannon, C. L. Cummings. Wanted Wood sawing and corn Wm. Douglas.

Phone 97. shelling. 26 Dr. F. A.

Bereman Osteopathic Physician. Office rooms over the Taylor Wertenberger store. Office hours: Afternoon of Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Appreciative chocolates the Hue et Ebert'f. First class accommodations at tbe I. T.

Murphy livery bara, I nni'Y 1 i.