Courtland Journal from Courtland, Kansas • 4

R. R. TIME TABLE Elder W. P. Jcwett was a Journal business caller Friday.

First Class lie-cleaned' Sudan and German Millet Seed for sale at theFarmers Elevator. J. G.JYeed of White Rock was THE METZ PACKING CO. is better prepared to handle Your Produce than ever, and you will always find our prices THE BEST. Bring your POULTRY, CREAM AND EGGS TO US.

O. M. LEVEKE, Manager. HAVE YOUR JAMES E. TUCKER I was born in Knox county, Illinois, May 2, 1850, and passed away at his home in Courtland, Kansas, April 30, 1921, aged 70 years, 11 months and 28 days.

II is first marriage was to Miss Lina Sumerson of Williamsfield, Illinois. To this union three children were born, S. F. Tucker, who passed Jo the great beyond Envelopes, Letter and "PRINTED Couftland The Farmers Union Produce House PAYS THE HIGHEST MARKET PRICE FOR CREAM, POULTRY AND EGGS. WE CLEAN AND STERILIZE YOUR CANS.

GIVE US A TRIAL. H. C. STEPHENSON, Manager. 1916; J.

S. Tucker of Omaha, Nebraska, and Mrs. Ollie Kraft E1 Rea0 Oklahoma. mnrrii tn He was married to Miss Alma isoyd Marcti an, 18. io mis union were born Frank Tucker of Fcrr.crs Uaisn Grain ft Supply Association DEAL IN AND HANDLE Grain, field Seeds, Hay, Flour, Mill Feed, Coal, Binder Twine, rarrn Machinery, Wagons, Gas Engines, Tractors Threshing Machines.

PHONE 102 SAMPSON GKADE PERCHEROIS, 15-16 PERCHERON; weight 1900 pounds each TOM, Blade Jack, weight lOOOjamnds, wfll make the season of 1921-at my home, 1 mi. north ahfl 13 'mi. west of Courtland, Kansas. SERVICE FEES: $12.50 for colt to stand and suck. Glares disposed or moved from county, service feebecomesdue.

Care will be taken 'to prevent accidents, but will not be responsible should any occur. J. W. CH ADD. The Courtland Dray We do your work PROMPTLY and CAREFULLY CHARGES ALWAYS REASONABLE Phone 109 Bentley Sons Phone 109 A PROSPEROUS LOOKING HOME.

Why fe it that ome horn convey that id-a of prosperity, of subt.tantiE.!nwi? Why is it that bo many begin to look old early, tn get ramshackly and unkempt looking? In niw ouffl out of ti the real reason for deterioration is that'the home wan not kept up. Repairs have not bpen made at the time when they would have been inexpensive and Ana crnwMiuenee many houses para beyond the slaue where early and vimple repairs are economi'sl and take their ptaceJi amonn the hopeless wrei-ks uf what otherwise might have heen lonif-lived and useful properties. '1 he way to avoid the unnecessary losses is to make repairs whn firm needed Teddy 112503, Pure Bred Percheron formerly owned by J. W. Smith, well known in this vicinity, and CrdseryBlack Jack, White.

Points foaled July 2, from the farm of the noted jack breeder, C.N. Canfueld, Woodward, Oklahoma, will make the reason of 1921 at Excelsior Farm, 1 mile north and li miles west of Courtland SERVICE FEES $15J)0 for mare colt, $12.50 for horse colt, to stand and sack." Care will be taken to prevent accidents, but will not be responsible should any occur. If mare is 'disposed of service, fee becomes due. JOHN C. SCHLUTOW, Owner.

I be personal pride, greater Improve your home, rather than have 1t deteriorate. Your reward comfort, and eventually a Rood mum on your investment. Santa Fe, East Bound 306 passenger 6:32 a.m 328 local freight 7:15 a.m. Santa Fe, West Bound 307 passenger 12:38 p.m. 329 local freight 11:30 a.m.

Rock Island, East Bound 8, through passenger, don't stop, daily 8:59 p.mt 40, daily, stops on flag 1:46 a.m 26, local-pass gr, daily 9:27 a.m. I lt jjaao i dlu(, iu ic. uil passengers from Denver' 9:55 a.m. 34, local pass'g'r, daily 4:34 p.m. 94, through freight, stock pick up, daily 10:15 a.m.

84, local freight, daily except Sunday 12:40 p.m. Rock Island, West Bound 39, through passenger don stop, daily a.m. 7, through passenger, don't stop, daily a.m. 33, local pass'g'r, daily li30 p.m. 25, 1 a 1 passenger, daily 628 p.m.

5, pass'r, stop to let off passengers from east of Fairbury 7 p.m. 83, local freight, daily except Sunday 7:20 a.m. 97, daily through fr't 12:40 p.m. Toledo Blade Great National Weekly of the American Home POPULAR IN EVEBY STATE YOU should be a reader of this Greatest of all National Family Weeklies a true exponent of Americanism and American Ideals Its strength lies in its dependability. Briefly, bnt completely; accur ately and without prejudice, the BLAJUli.

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2, Andrew Nelson was a Journal business caller Friday. None of the "Pickle Prince" pictures, at the shown Courtland Electric Theatre the evenings of May 13 and 14, were taken at Republic. FOR SALE Registered Shorthorn Bull, Roland 687691 4 years old, sire Lavender Prince 6th 384932, dam Queen's Success 184038. G.A. Hallgren, Scandia phone 1714.

Subscribers to the Journal can save money by petting the clubbing rate for new and renewal subscriptions to Kansas City Weekly Star, or any other daily, weekly or monthly publication. A most enjoyable evening was spent at the country home of Mr. 1 Rt 1 1 I Tl and Mrs. C. R.

Scoggins Thursday, May 5, in honor of their son Loy, it being his 5th birthday. A number of his cousins were invited with the Moran children and Grandpa and Grandma Dicker-hoof to celebrate with I.nv. Hnni tramPR wprp nlstvprl hw tha Note Heads, Etc; BY THE Journal 1 Meet me at the picture show. FOR SALE large young muies; see or phone U.Jbs. McKay A.

L. Etter was a Journal bus iness calte Wednesday of last week-. "The Great Redeemer" is coming to the Electric Theatre Saturday, May 21st. FOR SALE12-foot McCor-mick Push Binder. A'.

R. Anderson, Scandia phone 617. Arthur F. Johnson and family visited Fred Mainquist and family Sunday evening, May 1. Edwaid Sahlman and family of near Randall visited Mrs.

Emily Ebright Tuesday afternoon of last week. Picture Showevery Wednesday and Saturday 'evening at the Courtland opera house. Clean pictures, well put on. P. R.

Stonbraker and family ana uiarence tiaser were supper guests of L. L. JVforans Wednesday evening of last week. I take subscriptions for all magazines and daily papers. Mildred McMichael, P.

O. News Stand. Mrs. H. C.

Rubert started Fri day on 25 for Lawrence to visit her son, H. C. Rubert who is a student at the state uniyersity. Two reels of local pictures will be shown at Courtland Electric Theatre, along with the regular program, Friday and Saturday evenings, May 13 and 14. Barrett Son painted the L.L, Nichols home residence week.

They kave the contract for paint ing the Courtland M. E. church and three residences ia Forjnoso, If you do not know who the Courtland police are, see "Pickle Prince," at Courtland Electric Theatre Thursday and Eriday evenings, May 13 and 14, and find out. House Peter's playing the part of Dan Malloy in "The Great Redeemer" risks his life in making the perilous eighteen foot leap on his horse "Dauntless," at the illst, Electric 1 heatre May Single Comb White Leghorns. English 287 egg strain hens mated to cockerels from hens bred for years as specialists in winter lay-injr.

Eggs $5 per 100; Chicks 17c; at farm 8J miles N. E. of Court-land. Phone Mrs. Lester Joy.

Mrs. L. L. Moran was hostess to the Needle Craft Club Wednes- day afternoon of last week; there! was a lrge attendance of mem-1 bers and Mmes. C.

V. Gundy, R. Stonbraker, C. R. Scoggins and Lloyd Garman were guests.

Mrs. J. W. Kier and Mrs. Alford Johnsop were made members.

The time was scent in doine fan- a 4th A. Journal business and social caller Wednesday of last week. Regular meetings of Uel .1. Bet- tisPost American Legion 2nd and Monday evenings of each month. Jolim Anderson and family, F.

of Johnson and wife oi beaver visited Arthur J. Johnson ana family Monday night of last week. Kev. D. R.

Laport will preach Courtland M. E. church ext Sunday morning, and at Lincoln church next Sunday evening. Mrs. Hannah Sahlman, E.

'Wrov anrffiiv AiforH JTnhn. m-j son and family were guestt the D. E. Pilcher home Sunday, May H. M.

DeBus, wife nd son Warren of Esbon came to Court- land Tuesday of last week and visited Mrs. J. E. Tucker and other friends. We now have a good -supply of Fanchon Flour, Shorts, Bran, Oil Meal, Chick Feed, Oyster Shells and Tankage on hand.

Farmers Come to the Journal office and take a look at The 'Kansas City Kansan, Senator Capper's daily, published at Kansas City, Kan sas, seven times per "week, before deciding on your daily. TWINE! In connection with the famous Plymouth Twine, this year we are hundling the Farmers Union Twine, which we are selling at 13 per lb. Plymouth Twine also cheaper than last year. Come in and give us your Farmers Elevator. "Pickle Prince" Two Reel Pictureof Courtland People, and All Dolled Up AT THE Courtland Electric Theatre Friday and Saturday Evenings, May 13-14 Try the Journal a year.

Courtland Camp M. W. of to meet 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings of each month. Lestec Erhart, Santa Fe section foreman, an wife have moved to the Henry Squire residence. We sell House and Barn Paint and Pure Linseed Oil.

Farmers Elevator. This year's dates of the Republic County Free Fair are August 30 and 31 and September 1 and 2. Star Camp R. N. Aof Court-land meet at I.

O.O. F. hall the hrst Friday afternoon each month, They don't make better Western pictures than this, "The Great Redeemer," at the Eleetric Thea-: tre, Saturday, May 21st. Earl Nichols assisted at the 0.1 nto iuutiuj iui ill ailU Udll liXSL Lweek while Mr. Douglas yas serv ing ss district court juror.

"Pickle Prince," at Courtland Electric Theatre Friday and Sat- arday evening, May 13 and 14; you may be surprised to see your self in this picture. mD i ,01 t.ZOR,JSA1L?r?e8ls'eredShori: IIUI II A. 993725, Segerhammar, town, Kansas. Scandia phone 821 Thursday, May 5, 1921, was Mrsv D. R.

Neil's 50th birthday, and Mrs. Mary A. Pilcher, Mrs. Wm. Parmley, N.

Pilcher and wife were dinner guests at the D. R. Neil home in honor of the occasion. Super Western Production by Maurice Tourneur, "The Great offers a strong lesson as well as a gripping story, and if you like Westerns don't miss this one, Electric Theatre Satufd Forty-two members and one visitor were present at regular meeting of White Rock Lodge No. 126 I.

O. O. F. of Courtland last Thursday evening. J.

R.niwa,i.. fi, 3rd or gcarlet d(reei It wa8 tj w- mviuiuuu irum HardV( Nebraska, Lodge to put i ,1 "'r 1 year old Mav 5. A. W. K.

T. JJ. 1, JameS- in 1 of i I Fairbury, Nebraskar Bee Tucker Belleville, Kansas;" Mrs. Grace Wright of Iowa Falls, Iowa; Victor Tucker of Courtland, Kansas; Ray Tucker of Knoxville, Illinois, nd Alvhvwho died in infancy. Onr.

tember.5, 1905. He was i married to Miss Nettie KenmedvAueust 23. 1906. who with the five children, Frank, Bee, 'Crace, Victor and Ray, remain toi mourn his loss. He also leaves four grandchil dren, Conner Tucker, Evelyn Tucker, Margaret Craft and Francis Tucker; an aged mother, Mrs.

Tucker, of Williamsfield, Illinois; three brothers, Noah, Lee and- Eugene, and two sisters Mrs. Dr. Baird and Mrs. Sadie Eastman, all of whom reside in Illinois. -Mr.

Tucker came to Jamestown, in the late 70's where he was engaged in me real escaieanu loan business. He then moved to Courtland in the early 80's where he opened a small jewelry store. He engaged in this business for several years, and then entered the banking business, founding the Farmers and Merchants Bank. He retired from the banking business several years ago and has since been engaged in the real estate and loan business. Mr.

Tucker was taken sudden ly ill Thursday, April 28 with pneumonia, gradually growing worse, and passed away Saturday eve, April 30th. Mr. Tucker was a member of the Methodist church here. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, having taken both the York Rite and the Scottish Rite. He was also a member of the Shrine.

The funeral services, in charge of Funeral Director Albert Has-kett, was held from the Courtland opera bouse Wednesday afternoon, May 4, and was largely attended, there not being standing room for all that wished to be present. Miss Nejlie Burk played a funeral march as the body was brought in. Rev. D. R.

Laport preached the funeral sermon. Elder W. P. Jewett told of the acquaintance, that started more than 25 years ago, that developed into a lasting friendship. Mrs.

C.V. Gundy, Mrs. Claude Diehl. Laben Johnson and Claude Diehl were lhe quartet and Airs. Gundy sang a solo, Burial was in Courtland ceme- tery th Masonic ritualistic cer" mony.

fioral tributes. Those from away in attendance were Paul Wright and wife of Io-wa Falls, Iowa; Mrs. Lina Baird chapman of Wichita; C. P. Moulton and son Fred of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; Noah Tucker ot Williamsfield, Illinois; Mr.

and Mrs. Strawhacker, F. S. Tucker and wife of Randall; John Craw-and wife of Concordia. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends and relatives for their thought! ulness and kindness during our sad hour of bereavement, and also for the beautiful floral offerings.

Mrs. J. E. Tucker and family, Mrs. Dr.

Baird, Mr. N. N. Tucker. COMING ATTRACTIONS at the Courtland Electric Theatre at the opera house Courtland, Kansas: May 11, The Torrent.

May 14, All Dolled Up. May 18, White Youth. May 21, Maurice Tourners big feature The Great Redeemer. May 25, Mad Marriage. May 28, If Only Jim June 4, Mutiny of Elsinore.

Do you know who the man was that begged a lady to give him "his 'clothes?" you can find out by seeing thej 'Pickle Prince." Foster Lumber W. M. SOULES REAL ESTATE INSURANCE Oftiee at residence. North of Ford Garage Courtland, Kansas ALBERT HASKETT Undertaker and Embalmer COURTLAND, KANSAS Office Phone No. 105 Residence Phone No.

27 tl. C. Agent COURTLAND, KANSAS Springfield, Home, Royal and Queen Fire and Tornado Insurance The Best Companies Going NOTARY PUBLIC AGENT FOR Bartlett Bros. Land and Loan Co. Live Stock Dealer Highest Market Price Paid for Al! Kinds of Live Stock.

PHONE TO ME! L. LARSEN M. K. CHURCH Rev. D.

R. Laport, Pastor Sunday School 10 a.m. Epworth League at 7 p. m. MISSION CHCUCU Sunday School 1030 a.

m. Preaching Service 11:15 a. m. Preaching Service 7:30 p. tn.

Every Sunday. CHRISTIAN CHURCH Bible School every Lord's Day at 10 o'clock a. m. Preaching services every other Lord's day at 11 a. m.

and 7:30 p. m. Young people's meeting at 6:15 p. m. Everybody welcome to worship with us.

J. K. Moore. Mrs. G.

A. DickerBoof was a Journal business and social caller Friday. Winfred Neil took up the work as porter atSanitary Barber Shop last week. The Journal has added the Farmer and Stockman of Kansas City to its ciubbing call and see sample copy and get rates to our subscribers. W.

Hitchcock and wife of A. Lester Wallace, Laben Johnson, Hop Sanders, Doc Briney, Henry Freeman, Tom Clanin, Rex Rex-road, Rex Brownlee, Bee Tucker, Vic Tucker, Ed Hallberg and Little Ole, Duke McComas, Francis Tucker, J. M. Bowyer, Armond Sanders, Pupils and Teachers of Conrtland School, Ellen Johnson, Elizabeth Dorothy Hallberg, and others for you to name when you see them in "Pickle Prince" at Courtland Electric Theatre Friday and Saturday ev enings, May 13 and 14. Pictures were taken by E.

W. Hodgin. Company, L. A. WALLACE, anaer.

M. D. McComas, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Local Sur-on Hock Inland and Santa Fe I men TELEPHONE 77 GLASSES FITTED Courtland, Kansas S.

J. SNIDER, M. to. Physician and Surgeon All Calls Promptly Answered Night Calls at Residence Courtland, Kansa. Dr.

E. G. CUMMINGS DENTIST FIRST CLASS DENTAL WORK Office Over the Freeburjr Store Courtland, Kansas Sanitary Barber Shop STONBKAKKK WRAV. Everything NVw urn! Siniiary. Ha.ikta JOS.

H. WILLIAMS Registered Optometrist KANSAS Will Test Your Eyes Free and ran Kith (ila.su at ihfMoat keasonahlt! price it i mi 1.. (June. DR. R.

B. BRINEY VETERINARY SURGEON Courtland, Kansas Office at Dru? Store, Phone 15 a Residence Phone 38 Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Co. of Kans. Furniahea Union Member Sufeand Sure 1'rotectioo at the Very lxit font R. M.

Glenn or Ed Rosenqulal Louise Rebekah Lodge No. 538 of Courtland, Kansas, Meet 2nd and 4th Tuesday Evening of each Ail Rebekahs Welcome. Clara Sjolander, N. G. Ada Kier.

Rec. Secy. RepublicCounty Mutual I UK ANGE Kaie'-IniT -ni fF yea again! lonop damiiKf fuv.l.tK'ii num. loruarfo and Wind 2 1-li eeniiton note lmt. for Work Mwm, II inHUritin-t? if WiiiitiM hwnre 1 call on you, pleaa lnp a KrU Chester Bull, BclieVllie, Kanaai I White Rock Lodge No.

126 1. 0. 0. Courllnncl, Kansas Meet Every Thursday Eveninc Visiting Brother's Invited A. E.

Miller. N. A. D. Burk, Secretary.

$100.00 REWARD A. H. T. A. No.

131 will pay $100 reward for evidence leading, to the arrest and conviction of anyone stealing from any member of this association. B. A. Kackley, President." FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD A. H.T.

A. No. 271 will pay $50 reward for evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone stealing from any member of this association. G. A.

Nystrom, I Courtland Journal Subscription $1.00 per year in Republic County and Zones 1 and 2. Zones 3rd to 8th $1.50 per year. Canada $1.52 per year Bruce Bonn Frances Borin BORIN BORIN Publishers and Proprietors Entered as second-class mail matter at Courtland, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879 CLEANUP! YOUR TRASH HAULED AWAY FREE! Thursday, May 12, 1921 All citizens of Courtland are requested to clean up their yards of tin cans and other trash. If this stuff is piled adjacent to alleys, convlnienlyto get at with wagon or truck, it will be hauled to the dump free of charge to you. Let us all try and see how much trash can be got ready for hauling out on that day, and also make Court-land a healthier and prettier place to live in.

Remember, the trash must be ready to load on Thursday, May 12, 1921. L. W. Squire, Mayor. Courtland is the place to trade.

Helen Tagt'art was a Journal caller last Thursday. Arthur F. Johnson of Beaver was' a Journal business caller on Tuesday of last week. Leonard Bentley came over Friday evening from Republic for a few days stay with home folks. If you are going to buy a Lister come and see the Rock Island Tricycle and the Oliver Lister.

Farmers Elevator. First she shot him, then she loved him larn what happened, see "The Great Redeemes" at Ek-ctric Theatre Saturday, May 21st. Mrs. M. D.

McComas was tak en to St. Joseph's hospital at Con-1 cordia Wednesday of last week! for treatment; her daughter Patricia is with her. The Senior Class play, "Esmeralda" was oiven to large ana ap preciative audiences at Courtland kniiaTViiiriiHnv And Friday wpvm IIWU. evenings of last week. Mrs.

J. E. Tucker received a message Saturday night, April 30, telling of the death of her brother, Tom Smedley, athis home in Chicago, Illinois', that night. L. W.

Squire, of. Sahders-Sqni're Sanitary Market, who was a dele gate to the Modern Woodmen state meetingkat Newton, came borne 'last Thursday, and said there was a good attendance and 1 an interesting meeting. Ray Tucker, who, with his wife, went' to San Bernardino, California, last fall for the health of bis mother-in-law, Mrs. Hannah, sent a message Wednesday last wetk a message Wednesday last I I I i and family and Miss Lissa Myers xti i TIoKiiq of Wahnn- A Ilia children, and Mabel Wray appro- Oberlin came to Courtland Tues-priately sang and played 'The I day of last week and visited his Old Fashioned Garden," after! mother, Mrs. Jul Hithcock, and which an elaborate two course aUter, Mrs.

I ranees Bonn, and luncheon was served by the hos- husband until Ihursday aftern n. tess, with Miss Inez Pilcher as-1 what wouia you do if, after slsSlPeC- and preparing to take a bath, you white birthday cake with its five I f0UJd a 8trange man in your bath candles, his mother baked forjtub? See "Pickle Prince," at the him, rested on a white centerpiece Courtland Electric Theatre Fri-which was encircled by foliage I day and Saturday evenings, May such as they gathered from the; 13 and 14 and gee what a Court-home, or, other words, the old ittnd iri (inna latriuiuicu Kit UCI1. UCtLn tue L'itKC was cut Loy blew out the candles. Some pretty little gifts were given Loy and some cash. After all was over and evening shadows fallen the little folks drew their chairs very close to Grandma Dickerhoof requesting a story from her.

She told them a little story of the day when people lived in superstition, believing in witchcraft, the same story her grandmother told her 54 years ago. The party dispersed about nine o'clock, going to their several bomes, wishing Loy many more such happy occasions. A that Mrs. Hannah had died that and itin8- A fine day, and the body would be tak-1 wbb enjoy eu iuuj in me on 1st and SJnd degree work Wed-en (o Knoxville, Illinois for burial, afternoon. nesday evening, May 11..