The Wilsey Warbler from Wilsey, Kansas • 1

I he Wl eddy War' 0. isey Number. 5. WILSEY, KANSAS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1912 Volume 8 Local and Personal Local Short Stories Church Luncheoi Farmers Institute. Large Number Attended and Items of interest of Wilsey during the past week.

Well." M. H. Underwood. much interest was ahown Mrs. J.

J. Skinner served the official Board and Building Committees at five O'clock Luncheon Tuesday the Farmer's Annual Dan Kendall, of was a Wilsey visitor Tuesday. Institute was held in the Riegle hall and a large number atten ded. Prof, and Mrs. Hines, of the Kansas Agricultural College was present and gave some very Change of Time on the Mo.

P. Sunday trains No's. 22 and 23 on Missouri Pacific-, were tak en off and trains No's 8 and 4 do all local work. There also was a slight change in the timetable, No's 3, 4 and 96 were the only ones that change time and now at: No. 3 due 2:47 P.

No. 4 due 1:45 P. and No. 96 local east bound due ab 2:47 P. The change in the trains cuts off all chances of going to Council Grove and back in one day and conducting an business as the trains pass there.

The "Up-to-date store is doing their invoicing this week. Mrs. 0. 11. Burton is helping with the invoicing this week at Southern's store.

interesting talks, very brief as they had to go west on passenger No. 3. The Program was render ed and every number was a good one and some very interesting Dr. McCullough, the Delavan physician, was a Wilsey visitor between trains Tuesday. benefical points wore talked of by some of the progressive and up-to-date farmers of this vicinity.

The Agriculture college sends out speakers for the Presiding Elder Madison conducted services at the M. E. chnrch Sunday morning. K. Snnter sent a car of hogs to Kansas City Monday and then sent another car Tuesday.

Hotel Changes Hands Today the Taylor hotel changed proprietors. Mrs. Emma Anderson of Herington has rented the hotel and will rnn it in the near future. Mr. Taylor will move into the H.

L. Meyers prop institutes and thev always have some facts to bffng before the farmers that are some good to them. The Institutes are held annually and more Interest is being shown from year to year and thero should For Rent We close the book for the dying year, And happy they who write "Tis well." For blighted hopes and sorrows drear Along lifes path too often dwell. The whirlwind roar, the tempest's blast. Along their course must leave their trace; So time's remorseless storms must cast Destruction where fsnd hopes were traced.

The New Year comes. With longing eye We look through its prophetic days, Where upon and fancy tower high, Were wealth and fame their temples raise. The New Year comes. We turn the page, Are solemn pledge again renew-- So has it been through every age, But failures bloom where fancy grew. Ah, such is life! A mirrored lake.

It lifts its pleasures high in air; We journey on our thirst to slake, But night bring3 only beep despair. There is in life no royal road That leads us up to Fortune's throne, By constant toil we bear our load Up rugged hills by fancy flown. Then happy we who writes, "Well done," As. he scales rh? 'ok for thj year gone by, Who is content with laurels won, Grieving not o're hopes that ruined lie. erty that was recently vacated Varner Resturant for C.

R. Kinkel The Rent. by L. W. Meyers.

W. C. T. U. Column Will Ramsey is on the sick list this week but is slowly Special Meetings The Central Presbyterian Saturday January 27, 1912, the 4th Quarterly Conference of the Wilsey M.

E. Church was held at this place. This occasion also marked the closing visit of Dr. J. R.

Madison as District Superintendant, his six year term of office in this Distric closing with this annual conference. In honor of his presence and in appreciation of the faithful cooperation of the Official Board and Building Committee, Rev. and Mrs. J. J.

Skinner invited the members of the above Committees and their wives to a five o'clock Luncheon in the Church dining room. The Commodious dining room is well adopted to the comforta-bleseating of a large company and on this occasion the tables we re arranged in a hollow square this permiitne the guests to face each" other while enjoying the well served repast. The hostess was assisted in serving by Mrs. A. Moler and Mrs.

Dr. Beam and Wm. and Harry Skinner. The unfavorable weather detained about one third of the guests from being present those presenfwere R. Madison Mr.

and Mrs. H. C. Evans; Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Evans, Mr. and Mrs. VV. D. Southern.

Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. C.

R. Kinkel, Mr. and Mrs. J. R.

Wycoff, Mr. and Mrs. II. S. Blair," Mr.

and Mrs. Ray Henry Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ray, Mr. and Mrs.

Wm. Roy, Mr. and Mrs. J. C.

Love, Mr. and Mrs. A. Ekstrura.Mr. and Mrs.

C. Ilartmees Mr. nnd Mrs. Wm. Wjermau, jam, an Rjsv.

J. J. Skinner. church will begin a series of meetings Sunday evening and W. T.

Alien left Sunday for Texas or Oklahoma looking for a nlace to locate next summer. continue all week. Rev. Trett will be assisted by Rev. Fleming of Conway Springs, Joint Resolution The following joint resolution was introduced by Hon.

Sichmon Pearsod Hobsou, in House of Representatives on December 1, 1912: WHEREAS, Exact Scientific Research has demonstrated that alcohol is a narcotic poison, destructive and degen rating to the human organism, and that its The M. E. church held their quarterly conference Saturday afternoon in the church. U. P.

wards was a Council Grove visitor Tuesday between trains. Wo. 3 was late and he had some time at the County seat. Queer Weather Monday Monday the weather was the queerest the writer ever witnessed. In the morning the sky was clouded and by 9 o'clock it was snowing beautifully, just drifting down in large, beautiful white -llakes.

By 10 o'clock the the sky was clear and the snow was melting. In the afternoon it was about the same only the tempatu re kept getting a little lower after each hour of sunshine. Just another freak of nature. distaibitiou aa a beverage lays a staggering economic, burden uprh thv shoulders of ir- people lowers to a spalling dciroo their average staudard of character, thereby undermining the pnbiic morals and the foundation of free instutions inflicts disease and untimely death upon hundreds George and Will Ewing went to Strong City the first of the week to visit their sister. Mrs.

McCrumb, who was very ill. Lewis Campbell left Sunday for Salina, where he will visit a It was announced last week few days and will the go to Man that A. J. Pirtle of Had dam, hattan for a short business visit. of thousands of citizens, and bliths with degencrancy their children unborno, threatening the future integrity and the very would preach at the Christian church Sunday morning and ev Cheap Fruit Mrs, John Knauber returned Friday after spending a few days ening, but he was unable to come life, of the nation-.

Therefore be it with relatives at Mc Pherson, so there was no preahing Last week our merchants got bananas quoted to them so they RESOLVED by the Senate vans. and the house of Reporsontive of the United States in Congress could sell them for 13 cents per dozengood bananas too and oranges for 12 cents per dozen. Suffice to say the dear people en For Sale Six span of young mules and 2 earns of horses. C. R.

Kinkel Remember! We get fresh fish, Celery and Oysters every Friday moruing from Kansas City. Try them. Meat Market. assembled, (two thirds of each House concurring) that the following be proposed as an amen d- joyed a treat at that price and bought until the fruit was all ment to the Constution which shall be valid to all intents and Miss Emma Brittain, of White gone. City is visiting her friend Miss purposed as part of the Constu Esther Illk, of north-west of town this week.

Montgomery--IIanthotn Sunday night o'clock at the home of Rev. Tv P. Henry, Miss May Montgomery and Walter Hanthorn were united in mar-riuge by 'Rev. T. P.

Henry, Miss Montgomery is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery, of west of town, and is well known and highly respected in this community. Mr. Han-" thorn js also well known and respected having lived on his on his farm north west of tovvn for tlw past several -years and numbers bis friends by his ac-quaintea.

Mt. and Mrs. Hanthorn will be at home to their many friends on his farm until March 1st, when they are contemplating moving -to Colorado. tion when ratified by the Legislature three fourth of the A. W.

Cushman and wife went Seates: 1 The sale, manufacture for sale, and importation for sale to Council Grove on business Tuesday evening returning Wed of beverages containing alcohol and forever prohibiting in the nesday morning. Purchase New Soda Fountain Last week while in Kansas City A. W. Cushman purchased from the Walrus Soda Fountain of Decatur 111., a new Walrus Soda Fountain. This fountain as Mr.

Cushman describes it and as the picture of it looks it certainly must be a good one. The counter, Marble top and base, is 12 feet long and 40 inches high 1 United States and in all territory Mrs. J. F. Camp returned last under their jurisdiction.

2 Two Dr. Toms' Lecture "The Tragedy of a life" lecture by Dr. Toms Wednesday evening was a surprise to all who heard it. A small but very appreciative audience greeted tjbe doctor and he certainly Captivated them. He had all the qualities that go to make up a cuccessful lecture his reasoning is splendidhis thoughts clear cut and logical and his delivery is without fault his voice is smooth, penetrating and musical be has a message for the people and has his supject well in hand and is a clear cut, convincing speaker.

His tributes to the advanced condition of Kansas, her institution and people was eloquent and founded upon absolute facts. He spoke of the hindering elem ents of life and said "No life can rise above the level of the debasing habits which control it and degrading influneces which surround it. You cannot divorce the divine life from the human life and be a success as the only successful life is that which lives after the man himself is passed from earthly existence." He also paid a glowing tribute to the youth of the state and advance educational standard. Considering as a whole the lecture was inspiring, uplifting and benefical to any community and as, some traveling men who were present expressed it "A marvel and considerably above the average." Thursday from Iowa, where she the congress shall have power to enforce, oy opprorpiate legislation, the provision of this A special sale of 25 cent bottles of Cough Syrup biff rent patents for 15 cents per bottle untill they are gone. Get your order in early as'the supply is limited.

A. W. Cushman. The Warbler job department is printing Envelopes and Letter Heads this week for C. R.

Kinkel Dr. A. E. Amend and C. E.

Carter We still have a good supply left and would like to print some for you. Get our prices, they are reasonable. While inKansas City last week Ralph F. Lilley purchased chairs for the Opera House and now has it well seated with good comfortable chairs. Mr Lilley intends to put vmore improvements on the' Opera House and has been the last few weeks being called their by the death of her father.

article. "There are three kinds of tern- The annual meeting of Wilsey The Warbler joins hands with their many friends in wishing them a long and happy wedded life; Telephone Company will be held in Reigel Hall Tuesday February perence bones," said a lecturer the other day, "wishing bones, jawbones and backbones. The 6th, at 2 p. wishbones are those who are for B. F.

Evans, Pres. Remember! We get fresh fish, German silver trimming. It has the open counter service and back of counter against the wall is a. beautiful mirror with the counter under it where the classes and dishes are kept. This is certainly a good fountain the purchase price being $1100, and Mr.

Cushman intends to have it installed by March 1st. The Fountain he now has in the Drug store has been sold to Dan Kendall, of Del ever wishing the cause and its Celery and Oysters every Fri abherents Godspeed but never lend a helping hand; the jaw day morning from Kansas City. Try them. Wilsey will soon have an up to bones do much loud temperence talking but expend little energy in pushing it 'along; while the da te Opera House. Hyser and.

wife of Colora tireless workers form the move avan, who will serve the soft do Springs stopped off here Sat Meat Market. Anyone having any Guitars they would like to trade off please notify Bert Coffin Wilsey Kansas. Council Meeting. The City Council met at Cush-man's Drug store Wednesday evening with all present except J. C.

Morgan. The side walk condition was discussed and also the grantng of a license for a pool hall and box ball alley to Jack Gentiss who was thinking of putting one in but as Mr. Gentiss. did not- corned before the Council and ask for a licence the proposition was dropped un-till the next meeting. The meeting, adjourned until.

tbe next regtikr night. urday to visit their relatives the drinks to Delavan people next summer. ment that means or. to victory Ex. White Slave Trade Keenes.

Mr. and Mrs. Hyson were going from Colorado Springs to Bushong. where they will make their fut Meetings Continue The meetings at the M. E.

church will continue this week We earnestly desire that the next session of the legislature of this state shall pass an act that will effectually abolish the ure home. "One who was There" '(7 George and Jack Gentis, of The Star Land of Kansas City, will run an excursion to the Gulf Coast Tuesday February 6th. for furthur particular see H. L. Meyers.

Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Moore, white slave traffic and the disor were in Wilsey derly house, and properly pun IWednesday. Thev were visiting For Rent 60 acres farm 2 mi. east and 1 mile south of Wilsey and 2 and 1-2 miles west of Helmick.

ish those who traffic in the vices parents in Council Grove, and next and as the weather has been fairly good this week there has been a good attend ence. Rev. Geo. W. Braden.

of Herington has been assisting Rev. Skinner this week and so far they have had a good meeting and hope tocontinue it so. and weaknesses of men and Herinston came in Tucs-iir John Abelle. wife and children left Tuesday for Fort Gage, where thev will visit Mr. A belle's relatives and will look for a location while there.

women or who use or Prro'M aw days visit With Mrs. and came.out to Wilsey to renew old acquaintance and look over their old home north east of town. their property to be used for im Mr. ar.d Bryant Vining, Diamond Springs, Ks parents, Taylor. moral purposes..