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09 9 0000009 Historical Socicty The Lebo State Historical Socicty The Lebo Star. AUSTIN A. TORRANCE. PUB. Silas Marion Jasper Silas Marion Jasper was born April 2, 1832 in Kentucky, died in Lebo March 20, 1918.

He grew to young manhood in Kentucky. In 1853 he was married to Mary Jane Elder, they both being members of the Grayhill Baptist church In 1854 they moved to Holt county, where they lived until the fall of 1886 when Mr. Jasper came here and made arrangements to move his family in the spring of 1887 and the family lived on a farm southeast of town until 11 years ago when Mr. and Mrs. Jasper moved to town, where they lived until Mrs.

Jasper died three years ago, since which time Mr. Jasper has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. W. Scheel. To this union was born 10 children, two dying in childhood, one, Mrs.

Mary Belle Chaney passing away in 1890 and seven still live to mourn the loss of their father A. J. Jasper of Ottawa, J. C. of Lebo, J.

D. of California, Gillia George of Colorado, Hattie Bryant of Canada, N. M. of Dighton Mrs. W.

A. Scheel of Lebo, all of these being present for the funeral except J. D. The funeral was held at the church Sunday afternoon, Rev. Campbell, of Ottawa, preaching the sermon, interment being made in Lincoln cemetery.

The Star joins the community in extending sympathy to the bereft. The out of -town relatives who were present for the funeral were: A. J. Jasper, wife and daughter C. J.

Jasper and family of Ottawa; Mrs. Gilla George and son James of Colorado; N. M. Jasper and daughter Miss Alma of Dighton; Mrs. Bryant of Canada; Miss Cora Willird of Shell City, Mo; L.

M. Jasper and wife of Waverly; L. G. and Etman Jasper and wives and Miss Leva Chaney of Council Gnove; John, A. B.

and Nobe Jasper of Burlington, Mr. McKithen and family of Ottumwa and Sam Shanner and wife of Riley, Kas. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to extend to the many neigh bors and friends our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the many kindnesses shown during the sickness and at the death of our beloved father. The Jasper Family.

J. E. Hilkey, of Lyndon, state senator from Osage county, was in Lebo Sunday and Monday of this week. Sunday morning he spoke at the Baptist church using a sermon subject, "'The House of the Golden and Sunday night at the Methodist church the subject was "Behind The Both were largely attended. Mr.

Hilkey has a wonderful memory, a splendid delivery, and 8 good voice. His orations are well committed and are presented in 8 most pleasing style. His entertainment Monday night, for which an admission was charged, was not 80 largely attended. He gave several readings and Riley's poems are his favorites. The musical numbers by a High School chorus, 8 solo by Mrs.

Glenn Blue and one by Evie Jones, and a piano solo by Miss Annagrace Evans were good. The closing reading was an original one by Mr. Hilkey, ending with the audience standing and singing America, which was a very fitting ending. The D. P.

Jones store is now equipwith an electric egg tester and ped transferring device, with which they can transfer a case full of eggs from one case to another and test them in a very few minutes. Three dozen eggs are transferred and tested at a time. This is a very important device with eggs at the prevailing high prices. We call your attention to the advertisment in this issue for the two Irvin Jones stallions and Jack which he will stand at his farm east of town. These animals heve several good colts in this community that speak well for their breeding qualities.

Mr. and Mrs. Owen Jones and baby Howard Morgan and Austin Torson, drove to Reading in the Jones rance Supday afternoon were accar companied home by Mrs. Torrance, who had spent the week end there. Mrs.

E. L. Traylor, Mrs. Rorick and Mr. and Mrs.

T. E. Lewis went to Emporia Sunday night to the dedication of the Christian church service flag, making the trip in Mrs. Traylor's chummy. Lebo, Coffey County, Kansas, Friday Morning, March 29, 1918.

VOL. 10 NO. 50 Obituary Of Mrs. Arthur Gavin Myrtle Jess Wimer vas born at Osage City on March 18, 1887, died at St. Marys Hospital Emporia March 22, 1918 On December 15, 1904 she was united in marriage to Arthur Gavin and to this union five children, all boys, were born.

Altho her last illness was of short duration, lasting about five weeks during that time she suffered intense agony and was only relieved when the death angel called her home. She was at all times a quiet, gentle, affectionate wife and mother, always endeavoring to lead a noble life and thereby setting a good example before her children. As a neighbor she was held in high esteem by everybody in the community and her passing away is indeed a great loss. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, five boys, Marion, Arthur, Roby, Eugene and Jacob George, besides a mother, Mrs. Thomas Parry and one sister and three brothers, father and one sister having preceded her to the great beyound some years ago.

The funeral was held at the Arvonia Methodist church on Monday afternoon Revs. Williams and Hughes officiating, interment at Alpine cemetery. CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to our many neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy during our recent bereave ment, in the loss of our beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister. Arthur Gavin and children Mrs. Wimer and children.

Married 50 Years Last Sunday Mr. and Mre. Josephus Courtney were surprised by 8 celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. The affair was planned and Mr. and Mra.

Courtney went to church and when they came home a big dinner was ready and the house was full of members of their family and a few friends. They were married in Missouri. Those present were Ebb Courtney and family, James Courtney and family, Hubert Courtney and family, Mrs. Rena Calvert, Mrs. A.

H. Edwards and Miss Anna Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ott, Mrs.

Whildin and Claud Brown and wife. A very pleasant afternoon was spent after everyone had made away with all the good things to eat possible. J. Allan Webb, Lebo The annual conference is over for another year and the swarming of Methodist preachers is likewise over. Rev.

Webb comes back to Lebo for another year, which is as it should have been; L. A. Rorick retires. Some other appointments that will interest our readers are; C. W.

Odom, Burlington; Emporia, First, W. P. Whorton; Hartford, D. I. Beamer; Olivet, E.

O. Raymond; Reading, J. W. Mosslander; Williamsburg, J. W.

Houchens; Meriden J. N. Funston; Cherryvale, L. R. South; Oakland church Topeka, J.

B. Mackenzie BAPTIST CHURCH All members are requested to take notice- -Sunday school will open Sunday morning. March 31st at 9 o'clock, new time, preaching services at 10 o'clock new time. Time for evening services will be announced at morning service, No bell ringing this Sunday because of illness in the neighborhood. By Order Church Clerk, ODD FELLOWS TAKE NOTICE It was decided at the meeting Wednesday night that the lodge meetings should open at 9 o'clock, new time, commencing with next Wednesday night, because of the farmer members.

This will continue during the summer months. Austin A. Torrance, Secy, Get This Idea Suppose that all of us waited for the "other fellow" to do our part and his too, -we would soon be in the same condition as Belgium. Our country, your country, and my country, needs our help, needs our money. It offers us in return the best investment on earth.

BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS LOST -On the toad from Arvonia to Reading, a solid leather suitcase, Friday 'March 22. Finder notify Lewis Dessert, Rt. 2 Admire, Kapsas. Liberal reward. READ LITTLE ADLETS.

W. H. Jones Dead From Emporia Gazette W. H. Jones, formerly of Emporia, died in St.

Mary's Hospital at 9:30 o'clock p.m. March 21 from injuries sustained while he was working on the D. 0. Davis farm, near Reading, two weeks ago. Mr.

Jones was 38 years old. He was born in Bethesda, North Wales. He came to America and moved to Emporia, locating at 109 Mechanic Street, in 1900. He was married to Mrs. Jane Lewis, March 22, 1909.

He is survived by two children, Ivan and Margaret, and a step-son, Willie Lewis. He is also survived by his father, Gifford Jones, two sisters, Mrs. Jones, 1n Bethesda, Wales, and Mrs. Evan Hughes of 109 Mechanic Street, and one brother R. G.

Jones, of Lebo. He was 8 member of the Knights Ladies of Security and of the Congregational Church. The funeral was held at 2:00 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Bethany Con- gregational Church. Rev. J.

Jones conducted the services, assisted by Rev. H. P. Morgan Interment was in the Upper Dry Creek Cemetery. W.

H. Jones was quite well known in Lebo as he lived here before moving to Emporia a couple of years ago. Can furnish you Ice Cream in bulk or by the dish either vanilla or maple nut. Lebo Cafe. Mr.

and Mrs. Owen Jones and baby, Mr. and Mrs. E. G.

Canaday and Mrs. H. F. Jones visited with Jos. Jones and family south of town Tuesday afternoon.

The New Time Don't forget the new time on and after Sunday March 31st. Be sure to turn your clock ahead one hour the last thing before you go to bed this Saturday night and then forget it, and when you wake up in the morning you will be right with the world. Remember all trains will be run by the new time, and at the same schedule as now. Notice the notice for the Baptist church and Odd Fellows elsewhere in this issue On Saturday morning Mar. 30th, I will be glad to meet anyone desiring to take music lessons of me this summer.

Juanita Lewis. Mrs. Crego will be up from Burlington Friday night and Saturday giving instructions in some new surgical dressing work for the Red Cross. The double cross at the movies every Tuesday 'night. O- W.

O. Williams and wife are visiting in Emporia this week. The Baptist Aid met with Mrs. A. Watkinson Wednesday.

ALFALFA seed for sale. Phone 424 50 John Williams. Mrs. Holmes returned to her home at Excelsior Springs Thursday morning after a visit here with her nephew, Wayne Traylor and family. John L.

Norris is very thankful to Mrs. W. W. Passmore and Mrg. Elza Arb for making some clothes for his little motherless baby.

I. B. Williams went to Rossville Wednesday. 00000000000 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 0000000000000000000000000000 000000000 8 PUBLIC SALE The undersigned will sell at public sale at his farm, known as the Hood Section, mile west and 24 miles south of Reading, commencing at 10 o'clock, Tuesday, April 2 110 HEAD OF LIVE STOCK 25 head of horses, mares and mules. 6 Work mules 4 to 8 years old.

18 head good mares and geldings. 1 Standard bred stallion. 60 head steers coming 3-yr old, good shape, mostly red 10 15 head head milk Duroc- cows, some hogs. good. Some Guernseys good and young Jerseys.

boars 000000000000000006 and some bred gilts TERMS MADE KNOWN ON DAY OF SALE Lunch Served On Ground D. Col. Willis Pete Powelson, Clerk Auct. Will Fuller Jones, 0000000 00000000000000000000000000000000000000 0000000000 000000000000000000000000 00000000000000000000000000000000000000 0000000000 Duroc Jersey Bred Sow Sale I will sell at Public Auction at my residence in Hartford, commencing at 2 p. m.

on 0000000000000000006 30 tried gilts, head Saturday due of Duroc to bred Jersey March farrow in sows non-registered 30th April and and bred to one of the best registered boars in. Kansas. ALSO 2 MALE PIGS This is a choice lot of hogs, sired by registered stock, from the best breeds in Kansas and Missouri. Anyone wanting a start of good hogs should not fail to avail themselves of this opportunity to get the BEST. Mayes 00000000000000000000000 Evans, Aucts.

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