The Blue Rapids Journal from Blue Rapids, Kansas • 1

hp it JL JL BLUE KA VOLUME II. NUMBER 12. BLUE RAPIDS, MARSHALL COUNTY, KANSAS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1910. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR. JOURNAL.

The beautiful display of hand painted china exhibited in the Miller Sister's windows this week attracted much attention and numerous complimentary comments. The collection was the work Mrs. Strong, Mrs. Business Men's Club. The regular meeting of the Business Men's Club convened in their rooms on Tuesday evening, January 11, 1910, with President Russell in the chair.

The minutes of the last regular meeting were UP-BUILDING of THIS BANK A. J. BIRCHFIELD, President. M. A.

THOMPSON, Vice-President. C. E. CUMMINGS, Cashier. EMIL CARLSON, Assistant Cashier.

The Public Square. Mr. Editor: Our citizens are naturally interested in the proposition to improve the square our pride and yet of whose mud and dust we are often ashamed. It MUST be improved. The pertinent question is 'How shall it be done?" Permit an enthusiastic but cool headed believer in the great future of Blue Rapids, to give you his ideas.

It OUGHT to be handsomely paved thus, indeed, it would be a beauty! It will be paved. Let no one doubt i even though its great cost puts it be-vnnd our present reach. A com- read and approved. Secretary read a communication 0 a company manufacturing refrigerators, which was in search of a location, and also his reply, and was directed to pursue the and Bticky clay have been hauled and dumped on the square. This should be removed.

For a distance of twenty-five feet from the outside of the park, the earth should be removed to the depth required for a proper foundation for pavement. Then put the tile in its place and over that twenty-five feet of space spread coarse gravel or finely crushed rock to a thickness of at least 8 or 10 inches. Thus the hitching ground where our farmer friends tie their teams will be free of mud. Such an improvement as is here outlined can be made at less than one-fourth the cost of macadamizing the square yet will relieve us of the mud nuisance. is due to the fact that we have ample capital and that we have Letter from the State Board of Health urging assistance in the adhered to a policy which has been conservative, yet along progressive lines.

We offer to our customers modern facilities for the prompt and proper transaction of their financial affairs; ample vault and safe room for the. storing and safeguarding of their money, notes, insurance policies and other valuable papers and such liberality of Buckley, Mrs. Cummins, Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. Keefover, Mrs.

Dickey and Miss Judie. Some of the pieces done by these ladies were unavoidably absent not having the last firing. The work was of a high grade and we congratulate the ladies of our city upon such rare ability and splendid attainments. The Christian Endeavor's met Tuesday evening at home of Dr. Win.

Hunter and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President Miss Eva Sandborn; vice-president, Mrs. E. G. Cockorill; treasurer, Mrs. Bert Loban; secretary, Miss Leona Lathrop; cor iyj treatment as is consistent with prudent banking.

Each subsequent year the area of gravel can be extended until we shall have a suitable foundation YOUR ACCOUNT IS CORDIALLY SOLICITED. The CITIZENS State Bank. "Make the CITIZENS Your Banking Home." matter of the passage of a Registration Act at the next session of the legislature, was read. The general opinion was that such a law should be passed, but the letter was ordered filed until the proper time arrived to assist in the matter. A letter from the Manager of the Western Redpath Chautauqua System was read, in which Blue Rapids was promised one additional celebrity in addition to the talent already promised for for pavement.

By spraying crude oil over the square and Main street the dust nuisance can be responding secretary, Miss removed at a slight expense. $1.00 Starts an Account. Deposits Guaranteed. Ruth Paul; organist, Boyd Pro Bono Publico. Watkins; assistant organist, Miss Anna Layton.

The next meet insr will be held the second Tues. the 1910 Chautauqua. Secretary dty in February at the home of was instructed to acknowledge this additional consideration with omise in macadamizing has been urged. It makes a good road and the man who fancies that Blue Rapids has already attained its full growth, will be satisfied with it. A REAL CITY will be paved.

Let us plan and prepare for it. We need not venture beyond our present means i doing this year's work. But let us see to it that such work be done in accordance with definite plans for future developement. A writer in a local paper last week very sensibly noted the lack of proper drainage and suggested a ten inch tile pipe, which should extend around the park-carrying surplus water eastward. A couple of years ago, County Surveyor Sanderson made a careful survey of the square establishing grades.

The city probably has his blue prints which will show how it should be graded for proper drainage. Unfortu-na'. in the past black earth thanks, lhe contract covering M. E. and Presbyterian Statement.

The tacit understanding wasr for this winter's work, that the Baptist would hold special services in November, which they did, and the Methodist in Decem Now For Oats Day. Years ago the farmers in eastern Kansas were able to secure yields of fifty to seventy bushels of oats per acre. Of recent years the yield has not been enough to pay the cost of the 1910 Chautauqua was read, corrected and approved, and the chairman ox the Chautauqua committee was directed to exe We hear Frank Train has been offered the management a large lumber yard a Kansas City and may consider to take the position. If he does we are told that his son, Ben, will have the management the Blue Rapids Lumber Company at this place. Prof.

Brown was absent from school Monday and Tuesday in bed with an attack "of grippe. Miss Agnes Hamilton and Harold Wohlford had charge of German and Latin Classes during his absence. Mr. Brown was able to report for work Wednesday morning. Miss Ruth Paul.

Miss Bertha Maxwell, who spent last summer i Blue Rapids, was operated on for appendicitis at Dr. Murdock's hospital a Sabetha Kansas, Tuesday, December 27th. Her friends will be glad to learn that she is rapidly improving. J. A.

Quinn, of Cottage Hill, brought in a couple of Duroc sows on Monday to market that will be hard to beat. They weighed 1160 pounds, and they ber and the Presbyterians in January. But since the weather has so interfered, we have con cute same, to be attested by the president and secretary of the production. The Kansas Experiment Station Authorities have been working at the pro club, after which same is to be forwarded to the Chautauqua cluded to hold our meetings together as one. And in doinjr so we wish to be understood as being liberal minded and fra brought him $89.90 at $7.75 per blem and, as with other crops, conclude that the fault is both with the seed and with methods of handling the ground.

Therefore, the Farmers' Institute Department is issuing a call for OATS DAY JANUARY 15th. All farmers' institutes are urged to meet on that day and discuss the question with a view to getting at the best methods hundred. Waterville Telegraph manager for approval. The following bills were read and allowed, Electric-Plaster Co. lights 8.40 Ladies Library Board, rent 14.00 Upon request of the secretary he was directed to subscribe for "Town Development," a magazine published in the interests of business organizations and factories in search of suitable sor producing larger yields of a better quality of oats.

The Department suggests the follow ing topics: First. Differences noted in Sloppy Weather, Did You Say? RIGHT NOW is the time for you to buy your Rubbers, Overshoes, Boots and Leggins. We always have a full line of these goods on hand. Come in and have a fit. locations.

Subscription price $3.00 per annum. Upon motion, the secretary was instructed to get into communication with the superintendent of the Central Branch Rail early and late preparation of ground, (a) with plowing, (b) with discing. Second. Results noted from fall or early winter ternal not only between ourselves but toward other Christians of. the city and extend a cordial invitation to all to attend and feel free to have a part with us in these services as they may incline.

We, then, will begin a series Union Evangelistic Services at the M. E. church, Sunday evening, and strongly urge all the members of the two congregations to take hold earnestly in. in our works and help in the service at the very start and push and pull to the finish. The aim is not to hold a long service, unless the interest demands it.

We want every one who can sing Ut get into the chorus to be organized. Mrs. Frank Marvin and Mrs. E. J.

Brown are appointed to have charge of the music of the services. Trusting for a large interest and a great harvest, we are with faith and prayer, Sincerely, J. C. Wilson, D. E.

Ambrose, Pastors. plowing. Third. Results on corn and wheat ground. Fourth.

Results from winter spread manure plowed under; disced in. Fifth. Results from different rate of way, requesting him, in the name of the club, to give- Blue Rapids such depot facilities a sr would properly accommodate her freight and passenger traffic, properly light the depot, and remove tbe stock yards from their present location. Upon motion it was ordered that the president and secretary of the club make suitable arrangements and call a public meeting in the basement of the opera house on the evening of Tuesday, January 25th, for the purpose.of discussing the improvement of the Public Square. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.

M. A. Thompson, Secretary. seeding. Sixth.

Results from sowing well cleaned and graded seed as contrasted with seed as taken from the machine. Seventh. Results of different varieties of oats, Red Texas, Kherson, Burt, Swedish Select, Sixty Day. Eighth. Report approximate date of sowing oats in the community.

Nine. Report approximate yield in said com munity. Ten. General comment, Our farmers and all others in. Notice to Patrons.

Owing to poor service in December a reduction of 33 1-3 percent will be made on all light bills for February. The Electric Plaster terested are requested to meet at 2:30 p. m. Saturday in A. E.

Sweetland's office for an hours' informal conference. CUT PRICES ON CLOTHING. Men's nil wool 10.00 Suits and Overcoats for 6.00 it. 00 8.00 12.00 9.00 15.00 $12.00 ONE-THIRD OFF 011 all of our Men's High Cut Storm Shoes. All sizes.

25 PER CI'4J'f OFF on all of our Misses' and Children's Coats. 25 PER CENT OFF on all Ladies' and Children's Furs. R. G. CORSETS Faultless in every detail.

If they do not wear as they should, we will replace them. KIMONAS Ladies' ready to wear kimonas, in very pretty styles and colors. Prices JSi. 00, I.25, 1.40, 1.50, 1.75. PETTICOATS Taffeta, Heatherblooni and Sateeu petticoats, in black and colors.

All prices from 90c up to $7.00. LADIES' GINGHAM Ar RONS In black and white, and blue and white checks. Long sleeves and low-necked aprons at 70c each. Low necked aprons without sleeves 50c. CHILDREN'S SLEEPING GARMENTS Outing flannel sleeping garments with feet, 50c.

LADIES' Outing Flannel Gowns at 50c and $1.00. COUNTERPANES Fine weave, cut corners, scalloped edges, at $2.50 each. BLANKICTS Both wool and cotton, all sizes and prices. Lots of time yet to use blankets. COMFORTS -The Maish Comfort is the finest comfort on the market.

All prices from $1-50 'o 3.50. BATH TOWELS Extra large Turkish towels, 24x48 inches. As long as they last at 25c each. DISHES Now is the time to buy that new set of dishes you have been talking about for so long. We have three beautiful patterns at present, any one of which would make a beautiful set.

Come in and see them. PHONE US your grocery order. WE SELL the Ladies Home Journal Patterns. The pattern that never fails to please. We Iso handle the Ladies' Home Journal and The Style Book.

Any 15c pattern that you wish, free with the Style Book. WANTED Butter, Eggs and Produce in exchange. a Improvement of the Public Square. THE PLACE TO EAT WHEN YOU ARE At the regular meeting of the Business Men's Club on Tuesday evening last, the President and Secretary the Club were HUNGRY IS directed to make arrangements Heath's Cafe for and call a public meeting of the citizens generally, for the purpose of discussing the propos. Chas.

Blaker of Table Rock, Nebraska spent Sunday here with his brother, Rudolph. Mr. Blaker is a professional wrestler and put on a match at Manhattan one day last week with the professor atheletics of the Nebraska University. Mr. Blaker lost, but sucteetled in staying with his opponent forty minutes.

He has a match at Atchison this week. Frank Stanley resigned his position at Granger's yesterday and expects to leave in a few weeks. He is going to live on his father's farm near Mankato this year and his father will move to Manketo. Mr. and Mrs.

Stanley have made many friends during their residence here who will regret to see them leave. A wrestling match will held at the opera house Friday evening between Charles Blaker of Table Rock, Nebraska, and Joe Laurine of Kansas City, Mo. 0 ed improvements of the Public Square. The meeting has been set for Tuesday evening, January 25, 1910, i the basement of the A good meal always awaits you there. Far- mers! You can find a better table at 35 Cents perineal than elsewhere.

Home-made Candy al- ways on hand as well as good line of Cigar. 5j Opera House, and every citizen who is interested in the improve ment and upbuilding 0 Blue Rapids is urged to be present with his help and suggestions. J). M. GRANGER.

you wish to burn gas in 0 Come to Heaths. i rook stove call up E. Cockerll, Phone 130..