Syracuse Journal and Republican-News from Syracuse, Kansas • 1

The MRS. DEWEY BENEDICT PASES AWAY. THE HAMILTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER Volume 25 Last Monday morning the entire community was shocked at the news that Mrs. Dewey Benedict died atmidnight Sunday at the local hospital, following an operation for appendicitis. I Mrs.

Benedict was operated upon early Sunday morning and was, apparently doing well, was in good spirits and insisted that her husband leave her bedside and go to the J. A. Carruthers home and rest, saying she was tired and would talk to him a littel later. At eleven o'clock, because of her instence, Mr. Benedict left her, and shortly before twelve was summoned, only to find that she had passed into a unconscious, state from which she did not rally, but passed into eternity.

Mrs. Benedict had grown to young womanhood in Hamilton county and she, with her young husband had less than a year ago began new home among their childhood friends She was a faithful teacher in the Sabbath school, having a class in the primary department, and also helped, often in the choir work. willing at all times to do what she could in the church of which she was an carnest and devout member. She was a graduate of our local high school and we are told was a general favorite in her class and school because of her lovable character. Services were held at the M.

E. church. Rev. A. Hankins, the pastor, who had taken her into.

the church and had last June performed the wedding cerewony, preached the funeral sermon, taking his text from Psalms 116: "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." and concluding with the comforting words: "For life to me is a station Where apart a traveller standsOne absent long from home and nation In other lands. And as he who Amid the twilight's To hear approaching The train for For death shall Beyond the On yonder shore Until I come. stands and listens chill and gloom in the distance home. bring another mating, shadows of the tomb. a bride is waiting Sarah Caroline.

Carrithers, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Carrithers, was born in Stanton REPUBLICAN- SYRACUSE, HAMILION COUNTY, KANSAS, FRIDAY, MARCH HAMILTON COUNTY PIONEER ANSWERS FINAL SUMMLONS. On March, 19.

1920, Rev. W. J. Seals passed quietly out of this life, his home in Midway township. Abort a week hefore he suffered a stroke of paralysis from which he never rallied.

In the death of Rev. Seals another loyal member of the G. A. R. and one of Hamilton county's earliest settlers is taken.

William Jarkson Seals was born in Van Buren County, November! 1841, and died March 19th, 1920, at the age of 78 years, 4 months and 17 days, in Hamilton County, Kansas. He was converted when 15 years of age and commenced preaching Christ and Him crucified shortly after his conversion. When the South seceeded and war was declared he was one of the first to offer his services in defense of his country serving over two years the army and has always remained true American, loving his country next to his God. Shortly after the war was over, he was licensed preacs by Rev. Piercel of.

the M. Church (the stationed preacher Irvine, and spent five years evangelist, holding revival services; almost continuously in Estill, Clark, Ousley and adjoining counties, with glorious success, hundreds being converted under his ministry. In 1869 he, with his fawily, moved to Mercer County, where continued preaching for 15 years. part of the time as pastor and of the time as evangelist in Mercer. Putnam, Sullivan and Grundy counties, and in southern lowa, ing sent for- from far and near help in revival services and camp meetings in which he always wonderful In 1887 health failed and he lost his effectiveness and never regained his former power in the ministry, but still retained his love for the church and the work of God.

In 1888 he moved with his family, from Missouri to Hamilton county, Kansas. Our June 1, 1864, he united in marriage to Miss Maranda Wiseman of Estill County, who survives him. They were parents of six children, one daughter and five sons. All grew to ture years but the two youngest passed away a few years ago, the four oldest are residents of county. The funeral service was held the home on Sunday, March 21, Rev.

J. W. Farr, Missionary of Awerican S. S. Union and interment made at Syracuse cemetery, is six LINDSBORG'S "MESSIAH" next Sunday, March 28, 1920,1 chorus of 600 or more voices, by four noted artists will Handel's "Messiah," opening annual Messiah Festival at LindsKansas.

Although indsborg's "Messiah" Festival" is world-famed, vet of our own people Kansas its history, which is not only interesting but inspiring to in the smaller towns. The Lindsborg News-Record gives special edition. to the Messiah, year, and from It we give a few interesting facts. 1879, Dr. Olof Olsson, a former at Lindsborg, touring England and heard Handel's "Messung at the Crystal Palace, so deep an impression on him he could not forget it and upon return to America, where he was that time a professor at the Auguscollege at Rock Island, began to plan the organization of "Oratorio" society in the college, enthusiastic was he that others became interested, and that year the Swedish people of America first the Messiah.

Rev. Carl Swenson was then pasof the church at Lindsborg and being a close friend of Dr. Olsson, associated with him in his forts. He, it was, who began agitate a similar organization sav whatever Augustana college other other people could Lindsborg could do. With such leader, enthusiasm and confidence could not but inspire his people 1881 the "Oratorio Society" organized at Lindsborg.

In 1882 the direction of Mrs. Carl Swena chorus of 38 voices began rehearsals and during Easter gave several concerts, one at Lindsborg Easter Sunday and the others near by towns. Dr. Olsson panied them, assisted by an orchesof ten pieces, which he brought with him from his college. $200 cleared and this was used for small scholl recently started Dr.

Carl Swenson, 110 Bethaay College. Year by year the grew in numbers and enthusiasm. New members came, the original singers still sang and today generations are singing in the The singers who sang 31 ago still sing from memory. have 110 need of books for all years they have Itot merely with lips, but their singing of Messiah from the heart. them it is not a mere oratorio, an expression of the worship love of God in the their heart.

singers may make the plest hymn classic, so is it anything to der at, that the singing of the ah at Lindsborg is so widely known. that people come from all parts the United States to hear it, and the final rendition on Easter ing many are turned away because there is not even standing in the Auditorium, seating 5000 ple? This year the leading attractions are Anna Case, soprano, on 28 at Pablo Calais, April 4 at 3:30. The soloists for Messiah on Palm Sunday, Friday and Easter Sunday are Kraft, Adah Bryant, Buckingham, Nellie Bryant and T. Austin-Bail, on Good Friday, the chorus also for the first time Boch's Awake. The accomplishment of thing, by the music loving people Lindsborg proves that good need not be denied the smaller on the piains.

Each little by the same faithful service people, who profess to love things, may have a community rus which can sing and learn preciate the best in music--the works of the masters which are mortal. EASTER MUSIC. On Easter afternoon, at the M. E. church a chorus of twenty-five voices under the direction of Mr.

Otto, musical director from Garden City, will sing "Resurrection Light" by Ashford. The chorus will be assisted by soloists from Garden City and is composed of the two church choirs. A silver offering will be taken. Lavere Schroll now ranks as pas- NEWS ANOTHER FRIEND PASSES ON 26, 1920 Last Friday friends accompanied the remains of another old friend to the Silent City, when "Grandma" Warner, as she was known to older residents, was laid to rest. For the past few months Mrs.

Warner had been visiting her son, dohn Warner in La Junta, Colorado, but previous to that time was a wenber of her daughter's (Mrs. M. E. Nuckles) home, since the death of her husband, Judge H. H.

Warner. Susan Winter was born in Indiana, December 29, 1840, and died in La Junta, Colorado, March 17, 1920, aged 79 years, 2 months and 19 days. She was married to H. 11 Warner in July, 1856 and to her nine chilren were, born, eight of whom survive her. She was a member of the Dunkard church from early childhood.

Since the holidays, Mrs. Warner has not been as well as usual and after a short final illness fell asleep about three o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Those left to mourn her death are: John Warner, of La Junta, Colorado; Mrs. M. E.

Nuckles, of Syracuse; Daniel, of Topeka, a daughter in California, and 1 another at Rocky Ford, Colorado; a son in Nebraska, one at Horton, and a third living in Ja Junta. The Tuneral service was held from the M. E. church of Syracuse and interment made in the City cometery on Friday, March 19. We, together with many friends, extend our sincere sympathy to the family who cannot but mourn the departure of a loving mother, despite the fact that she had lived to a ly old age a life of christian usefulness.

The "Southern Singers', the number substituted for the last number of the Lyceum Course, were well received Monday evening by an appreciative audience. People were epaid for their attendance, as the program was one of the best given tile Course. Frank Davis is manager 91 the Winship Grocery during Mr. Wit-hip's absence out West, Atty Lew Madison of Dodge Cis was a business visitor here Tuesdas. THE SYRACUSE NEWS OFFICIAL CITY PAPER Number 17 county, December 4.

1893 and died March 21, 1920, aged 21 years, 3 wonths and 17 days. Seventeen years ago her parents, moved to Hamilton county, where they have lived since, with the exception of one year spent in California. June, 1919 she was united in marriage to Mr. Dewey Benedict of this place who, with ber parents, a sistet Esther-May, a little brother, Murlin, land other loving relatifes togeher with a host of sorrowing friends, remain sad and lonely because of her going. Speaking more, eloquently that words of the esteem and love borne Mrs.

Bnedict did the crowded church and the many beautiful -floral offerings from the different commupities where she had livd. Intrment was had in the City ceme- Masonic Banquet The Scottish Rite Masons will hold their annual banquet at the Sequoyah Hotel, at this place, on Thurs. day evening, April 1-t, at 6:30 All Scottish Rite Masons of the 18 Degree, and their wives and Sadies are cordially invited to be present. Those who desire to at tend, should notify Mr. George, Getty, of this place, the day before so the necessary arrangements can be made, WITH OUR NEIGHBORS.

Rufus Norlin and wife made a business trip to Syracuse Monday.Johnson Pioneer. Ernest McNeff made a trip to Syracuse with two loads of grain Tuesday. -Johnson Pioneer. Chas. Steinhoff and wife visited Syracuse friends Sunday.

-Johnson Pioneer. The R. C. Cheesman family have gone to Syracuse, where the future home win be made. Kearny county loses one more family and regrets its loss, but hope prosperify will to the new abode.

-Lakin Independent. Walter Blowers of Chaney Center. Colorado, made a business trip here Thureday. Painting and PaperingEVERYBODY these is days. painting, I'm Or the painter talking they're about talking about.

Let me help you figure out what really ought to be taken care if about your place, and how to do it most economically, Frank: Altenburg, Painter and Decoratetion 163 Ford cars have become such a world utility that it would almost seem as if every family ought to have its Ford car. Runabout, Touring Car, Coupe, Sedan, (the two latter have enclosed bodies), and the Truck Chassis, have really become a part and parcel of human life. You want- one because its service will be profitable for you. We solicit your order at once because, while production is limited, it will be first come. first supplied.

Hastings and Lane LARGE DELEGATION TO REPUBLICAN DISTRICT CONVENTION On the sing the borg, many know lovers this siah" made that his a tus So sang tor being any in to der he at was, the at by the FEDERAL RURAL LIFE AND TEACHERS' CONFERENCE Important suestions pertaining to rural education and the teacher shortage will be ably discussed at the conference held in Emporia, March 29, 30, 31. Discussion bearing upon the matter of consolidation and condensation of schools, will be led by Hon. Hugh. McGill, field steretary for the National Education association, Lee Driver, director of rural education in Pennsylvania, and C. G.

Sargent, professor of education at the Agricultural College, Greeley, Colorado. Other speakers of note appear on the program. Rural library conferences will condueted by W. H. Kerr, librarian K.

S. U. and round table luncheon for school boards, contity superintendents and principals of rural high schools are being planned by H. M. Coulter of the rural School departwent at U.

The music conference will be directed by Miss Eunice Ensor of Washington, D. C. Special numbers will be given by music department. K. S.

U. and the public schools of Emporia. This is a conference which should benefit and interest every communily, as it is the rural schools which are most frequently neglected Rare Bargain in High Grade Piano We have stored near Syracuse high grade piano which for immed late disposition will be sold at a big discount. Satisfactory terms will be arranged with, responsible parties, if desired. It.

interested write at once for particulars. The Denver Mueic Company, Denver, Colo. 17-6t Local Republicans are planning for a large representation at the Dodge City. Convention next week. Most of the delegates and alternates are planning to go on from Dodge City to Salina to the State Convention, which convenes the 31st.

'The Dodge City Convention will be held the 29th for the cenvenience of those. desirous of going on east to the state meeting. With the complete collapse of the present national administration, and the rout and confusion among the national Democratic leaders over the president's positive determination to rule or ruin instead of presiding as chief executive of this republic it seems as if a sweeping national victory is in store for the Republican party this year. REPUBLICANS ORGANIZE. The Republican County Convention met in the City Hall last Saturday afernoon and was called to order by 11.

S. Critenden, chairman of the County Central Committee. Hon. Alfred Pratt was elected permanent chairman and Robert Crary, secretary. Resolutions were adopted indorsing Gov.

Henry J. Allen, Senators Curtis and Capper and also Congressman Tincher and Representative Harris, for their efficient work. Paul Rich and J. B. Miller were selected as delegates to the State Convention al Salina, March 1, und Alfred Pratt and Vic L.

Harris as delegates to the District Convention at Dodge City. week ac- was the by They these the To but and Such won- Messi- 01 On even- room peo March cellist, the Good Arthur 3 will "Sleep- these music; towns, village of its better choto ap- im- CLEAN UP WEEK. society sung The Governor has designated "clean up week" for Kansas. Let's get busy! If ever a town needed a Thorough golly over, eulowm, needs. it.

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