The Frederick News from Frederick, Kansas • 1

The Frederick News. VOL. 2. NO 17. FREDERICK, RICE COUNTY.

KANSAS. FIJI DAY, DEC. 24, 1909. $1 A YEA BAND NOTES. LOCAL.

rtiEMTIOIN Pastes Surprised A pleasant i-urorise was given fev. and J. W. Nidi Monday Itci were vie ana mi; ivim itors hi it week. evening by members of the Meth diat congregation and friends.

The Merry Chriftmaa to all! Fred Regnell was quite ill a few clays thin week. ADDITIONAL LOCAL. 1010 calendars at Groth'a. Eat heartily, but not too much. Best brands of cigars at postoffice' Buy bananas at Groth's; 15c a dozen.

(Greetings of the season Welfley Hall. Go to Groth's for your holiday surprise was complete, ami tiie itors filled the parsonage almost to Oapt. Leicester stent a few flays in Mann ittau the first of the week. Now hat the roads are better, let every member turn out for r-aea Mrs. Lind McClelland will pany Prof.

Gahnstrom at the concert the 29lh, (Snue one hunt Oss a with lint big horn. Ha is antcd he Ora Turner Convicted The ease of Ora Turner, charged with the murder i Roy Pnyder. tifar Raymond. July, slier lc-ipg on trial about ten came to a close last Friday evening, when the jury returned a verdict of guilty of murder in the first degree, "Canned horse tracks," that is tracks supposed to have been made by Turner's horse; which were cut from the earth and preserved in cans, were admitted ns evidence; also peculiar bullets that fitted a re yolvtr belonging to Turner. The overflowing.

The surprised ones were equal to the occasion and soon a pleasant evening was in progress wants, with sociability for the older ones O. D. Bean Cherokee. is visiting his brother, 8, Bean Ulteri Lumber Co. ha3 drilled a well 80 feet deep in front of the property, Ben, John and.

Ott Biehler ure home from school at Enterprise for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. J. E.

New. nan left Tuesday morning for a two-weeks' visit in Chickasha, Qkla. Frm't, camly and nuts at Welfley Hall's. and games in an an adjoining room for the younger. Each expressed a w'sh for the Christmas gift most de Buy overshoes and rubbers at sired.

Things for the dinner table Groth's. Read our great magazine offer on the last page. seemed to have the preference. Several short talks were made and suggestions for the improvement of Don forget the band concert fhm'b forget the bind oncer 20th. Let evi-ry one turn out an'f aclf the boj s.

Prank Betliers was in to rehej i a last week. The band pi.iys befctei when Frank is with us. Ray Baldwin was out to irac last week. The roads have bad for him to come in. Claud ii Wright and family Christmas in Cmhage, Mo.

Chi will return iu time to piay for the cert. At the meeting Wednesday eveoln the following officers wciv elected President, Dr. Kroesch; vice pre I dent, Pen OgSeu; secretary, Bronleewe; treasurer, Lind McC and: collector, Lie Klinkel; llbrarl S. Bean. next Wednesday evening.

It will be worth your attendance The rural mail carriers will make the Sunday school were oli'eied. Mr. Niell expressed the heartfelt thanks of himself and Mrs, Niell for the remembrance. The visitors left a lot of good things to eat. ai a token or their regard.

the usual delivery Christmas, but will take a holiday New Year's. defense introduced evidence to prove an alibi and also to show that Turner and Snyder were on friendly terms. Jealousy over a voung who was cov.rted by both, was the sup posed motive for the deed, Turner took the yerdict calmly and showed po emotion when it was announced. His attorney asKed untd Dec. 27 to prepare and file a motion for a new trial, which was agreed to, and point adjourned to that date, A.

F. and A. M. Election Mrs. Kroesch will visit Christmas with her mother, in Nickerson, re turning home Sunday evening, M.

E. CHOIR NOTES Cranberries, three quails for 25c, at Groth's. School tablets and stationery at the postoflice. "(iood things for Christmas" at Welfley Hall's, (iood Maitland coal, $6.50 a ton, at Schmidt's elevator. A nice lot of candies and nuts for Christmas at Groth's, Fresh and smoked meats at the restaurant meat market.

Large assortment of Xmas and New Year's postals at Groth's. Welfley Hall have some specials for Friday that will interest Edith McClelland Kept Mrs, Lei cester company during Mr. Leicester's absence the first of the week. Mr. Niell says he is proud of i M.

E. S. S. Officers The board of the M. E.

Sunday school met in annual session last Sunday morning and elected the foil, wins: officers for the ensuing vear: 'elfley A it. Stint. -W. Kitchen. they arc? always to be choir; W.

M. Kern is in charge cf his ponded on. The choir will render the Christ restaurant during the holiday season, Mr. Newman being away on a visit. mas anthem Sunday evening, 20th.

Cdith and Myrtle Mohney The geneial stores will close Sat turn home this week for the ho) Se W. F. Payne As.fc. Secretary John Mohney. Tro-v r-S.

Mhney, Librarian -B, Ogdon. Organic Miss Ollle Vau DaLem. Cborhter ffl. Leicester, Frederick Lodge No. 337, A.

F. and A. met in regular communication Monday evening and elected the following officers for the ensuing year! W. M. H.

E. Cluse. Kethers. J. E.

Muxlow. Treasurer-R. Glliian. Secretary F. McCleilaiid.

8. L. McClelland. J. E.

Wilkins. S. L. Warner. P.

Floyd. Tvler Eroil BacJtaun. days. urday morning at 10 o'clock to observe the holiday. Make your purchases early, The Baptist Sunday school will you.

The days are growing longer, but Lena Hays, Minnie Turner am Esther McKinney expect to spent their vacation at heme. We surely will be glad to see our absent members once more. M. W. A.

Officers At a meeting held Saturday evening. Camp 1712, M. W. elected the following officers for the ensu smoker" followed A supper and the election. Odd Fellows Election Frederick Lodge No.

578, O. O. elected the following ollicers Tuesday evening: Noble Grand VV Muxlow. Vice 0 rand S. L.

Spanker. Trustees George Pentico. ing vear: Past. 0 un el -W. J.

Straley. Co'iDsel W. E. Muxlow. Worthy AHvl'or-J.

A. Lake. Cierk Euiii Bidr-tun. Banker Henry Koch. Boorti- Straley, Watchman 0 Schmidt.

Set try C. Coon. ruber Bjur.f of' B. ike. have a Christmas progn at the church Friday evening.

The public is invited. The Young People's missionary meeting was held at Eli Welch's this week. The text book for the year is very interesting. Soon comine. Reich Meyers' Novelty Entertainers, at the hall, three nights, Depl 27, 28, 29.

Admission, 15 and 25 cents, A Christmas tree will be held at the M. E. church Friday evening, with exercises by the Sunday school and presents for the children. John Ontjes shipped two cars of cattle and hogs to Kansas City last Police Court Incident A citizen was brought into police court last Friday for draying without a license. It appears that he was about to haul a load of wheat, not his own, from one elevator to another, when he was intercepted by the marshal.

He stated that it was merely a worK of accom ncda-tion. and not for compensation. This being the case, there was no penalty, but the court advised him to be more caieful hereafter. Farm for Sate Improved s.e. qr.

sec. 3o Green Garden Ellsworth mile north Frederick. Make an offer or see 0. C. Loutzenhiser or C.

M. Van Boskirk. it will be a month before vou will notice it. Special prices on candy and nuts for church and sohool purposes, at Groth's store. Just received, a shipment of American Beauty corsets, at Welfley Hall's.

Fouts has opened up the former Harkness hardware stock at the old place, and is offering some good bargains in that line, Ihiche Meyers' Novelty entertainers with their own portable electric light plant at the hall three night, Dec. 27, 58 and 29. Admission, 15 and 25 cents. W. Kern will hava here early next week a steam sheller thai will shell corn snapped as well as the husKed.

It is the first of the kind to be used here, and is guaianleed to do the work. The Ladies' Aid society held a Vfry enjoyable meeting with Mrs. Henry Koch last week. There were twelve members present. Visitors were Mrs.

Phil Klinkel and Mrs. Levi Klinkel. Refreshments were served, ind a general good time reprVUd. Entertainment Coming Black-face, Dutch and Irish song md dance comedians, contortion, trapeze. Roman ring and iron-jaw artists, novelty musical acts and trained dogs, with Rich Meyers' show at the hall, three nights, Dec.

27, 28, 29. Ladies free first night when accompanied by one paid Harry (iroth has sold bis general merjbandise stock to Jessup of Wichita, who will charge the first of the new year, Mr (Iroth succeeded J. J. Van Boskirk and has been' in business since March 23, last. He does not expect to leave Frederick.

Mrs. Cornelia Young was called to Lyons Tuesday morning by the death of Thos. Vanat'a, father inlaw of Abe Young. Grandpa Van atta, as he was called, was aged '-'2 years, month? and 10 davs. The were taken to Newton, for ourial.

School Closes The closing exercises of school last Friday consisted of a program by the children, followed by a "fish pond." a pastime by which presents were exchanged. Owing to the cold weather there was not a large attendance of grown people. School is now closed till January 3. The success of the term reflects credit upon Mr. Froning and his assistant, Miss Osborn.

Thanks to Friends I wish to thanK my many friends from whom I received post cards. I appreciate them very much, and wish one and all a Merry Christmas and Pappy New Year. Mrs. D.W. Triplett, Lamed, Kan, King's Daughters The King's Daughters elected the following officers for the new vear: President, Ethel Payne.

Secretary Myrtle Kitchen. Treasurer Myi tie Ogden. F. M. Kern has bought a new corn sheller and is ready for work.

weeK and J. C. Rowlinson one car. Both men accompanied the shipment and have since returned. Miss Flora Biehler has received from Lyons the piano that was awarded her for writing a sentence the greatest number of times on a postal card.

It is a good instrument and she is highly pleased with it. The Ladies' Foreign Missionary society met with Mrs. Henry Koch Wednesday afternoon. The lesson for the aiternoon was especially interesting; also the report bv Mrs. Kroesch of the district convention at McPherson.

Wednesday: being tne -birthday of Mrs, Lind McClelland, she entertained at dinner' Mr. and Mrs M.3-CLilland' sr. and daughter Edith, Mrs. Margaret Underwood, Mr. and Mrs.

Joe Holmes, Miss Madge, Guy and Herbert Holmes. The city council met Tuesday evening, Mayor Lou'scnhiser nresid-itifl! and all members present except Mr. Floyd. The ordinance committee was instructed to prepare an occupation tax ordinance and report at the next meeting. Adjourned to meet in one week.

Miss Myrtle Kitchen sends The News for six months to her uncle and aunt, Mr an 1 2vlrs. Ed Henry of Anthony, Kas as a Christmas present. Jt isn't too hue for others DON'T FAIL TO SEE Meers Lambert Up-to-Date Vehscfes, Harness, fmplements, Gasoline Engines, ELECTRIC LIGHTING. We are prepared to light your homed B. C.

COQN, THE "OLD RELIABLE," BLACKSMITH I NCi AndRepair Work. YOU KNOW THE PLAUE. THEO, KROESCH, Physician and Surgeon. Fitting Glasses a Specialty. Frederick, Kas.

Com it) and our with Electricity at a very reasonable mates on this modem light iog W. M. KERN, RESTAURANT; Short Orders, Chilli, Etc, Confectionery, Cigars. Frtsh breaci pie. HI LA FRAZEE, SHOE REPAIRING Call at residence or leave work at Groth's store.

Prrces reasonable and work promptly done. Geo. T. Bean, Cashier J. E.

Johnston, Vice Pres. Tremble, President. The Fredesick State Ba GR4ND CENTRAL HOTEL. (Formerly Hall's Inn.) FRED REGNELL, Proprietor, (iood accommodations at reasonable rates. Frederick, Kansas.

Interest paid on time deposits. Farm loans at lowest rates. Call on us for any accommodation consistent with conserva'Jv bsiking to do likewise. It vill help to Work Shoes at Groth's Line make a merry Christina for the sender. Pie receiver and the editor.

The Best.