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The Daily Guard from Council Grove, Kansas • 2

The Daily Guard from Council Grove, Kansas • 2

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The Daily Guardi
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Council Grove, Kansas
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and Plums Blue per baskest crate Plums, crates, regular 2.40 Fine Canning Pears Pears, per bu. u. 3.00 L. C. ROBERTS SON Bell 378 Mutual 431 David Rundall McKenney wa born near Williamsport, Lycoming August 22, 1836, and died August 29, 1919.

at the age of 83 years and 7 days. He is the last of a family of seven children. He was married to Sarah E. Nichols Dec. 31-1873.

To this union was born two daughters, Martha E. Garr and Sadie I. McKinney. He moved with his rent near Huntington in 1873 from there to Centerville Mich. in 1848, then to Cedar Falls Iowa in 1865, and later in 1883 to Lincoln and then to Morris Co.

Kansas, near what is now Delavan in 1 1883, which has been his home since. He was converted in early manhood, in Michigan and later united with the Methodist Church at Cedar Falls, Iowa to this church he remained a faithful member, he ever kept the fires burning on the family alter. He was an active member in the church and always faithful in attendance. A steward of the church for many years and the leader in the songs of worship. He has now been transferred to the church above.

He wis a kind generous hus-, band and father, his friends were numbered by his acquaintance, he was very genial and friendly. In the spring of 1909, he met with a sad misfortune in the partial loss of sight since which time he has been gradually failing for years he has been helpless needing constant care day! and night, which was given by his OBITUARY ries Roy, Fred Roy, and Charles Fisher. The burial was in the Delavan cemetary. there to await the resurrection of the Righetous. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." For they do rest from their labors and their works follow them.

devoted wife and daughter, Sadie He is survived by his wife, two daughters and four grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Mr. McKinney is the last of six men who with their families settled in the highland neighborhood over thirty years ago, they were Harrison Fisher, David McKinney Perry Morgan, Noah Raley, Frank Ingmire, J. C. James.

They were all stalwart men, of commu nity spirit, and church men. The church will always need the services of men like these, and it would be a great loss to the ch to hide from the public view the riches of such lives, the force and influecee of these character. The community in which they live owes much to the menory of such men. "These all die in faith." The funeral services of Mr. MeKenney were held in the M.

E. church at Delavan Sabbath ing 31. A large and symphatizing congregation was present the church was covered with beautiful flowers. The services were conducted by Rev. T.

P. Henry, a former pastor and an old friend of the family, assisted, by Rev. J. M. Clayton of Delavan.

The choir consisted of Edwin Wayland and Mrs. Charles Harkess of Delavan. Mr. C. N.

Tufft of Herington and Miss Eva Thompson of Wilsey. Mrs. G. H. Haslett presided at the organ.

The casket bearers were nephews of the deceased. Newton Roy, William Roy, John Roy, Cha- E. T. Arderson of Burdick and M. A.

Anderson of Hope are a- mong the chief stockholders who have been granted a charter for a new bank in Herington. The former is largely interested at this time in the Burdick State Bank and the latter in the State Bank of Hope. This bank will be the third one in Herington. Its stockholders include merchants, stockmen and farmers in and around Herington. FOR MRS.

DECKER NEW BANK CHARTER FOR HERINGTON A number of lady friends of Mrs. Jack Decker planned a surprise for her Monday evening. They went to the home of Mrs. James Patterson where Mrs. Decker has apartments, and a very enjoyable evening was spent.

The ladies prsented Mrs. Decker with some very. pretty silverware. Mrs. Vern Coltrane gave several piano Refreshments were served, and a most delightful evening was enjoyed.

REGULAR MONTHLY METTING Mrs. W. A. Frye was hostess to the ladies of the different branches of the Christian church, at her home on East Main street Wednesday. afternoon.

There was busi- a splendid attendance and the ness session was in charge of Mrs. A. J. Roswurm. The members of the Dorcas branch gave a Missionary program which was very interesting.

The hostess served lovely refreshments. ENJOY PICNIC SUPPER The member of (the Presbyterian church and their families enjoyed a picnic supper and social evening at the home ofMr. and Mrs. John Whitlow day evening. There was a very large attendance.

Supper was enjoyed on the spacious lawn, and the children enjoyed the out-of-do or games. After supper music OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION -OF THEFARMERS BANK OF DUNLAP at Dunlap, State of Kansas, at the close of business on the 23rd day of August, 1919. RESOURCES Loans and discounts Overdrafts, secured 2,397.45 Bank building, furniture and fixtures 1,900.00 United States bonds on hand, Fourth and 1,450.00 Other bonds and warrants, Baby bonds. 1,000.00 Guaranty fund with State Treasurer, bonds or 1,320.18 Cash and sight exchange, legal 9,313.93 TOTAL. LIABILITIES Capital stock paid in 12,500.00 Surplus fund 12,500.00 Interest Exchange 143.60 5,061.24 Less current expenses, int.

and taxes 4,493.86 567.38 DEMAND DEPOSITS: deposits, subject to check 85,622.57 TIME DEPOSITS: Certificates of deposit, due on or after 30 51,854.00 Bill rediscounted, 3,500.00 TOTAL. $166,543.95 STATE OF KANSAS, County of Morris, s8. J. B. Lamb, Cashier of said bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true; that said bank has no liabilities, and is not indorser on any note or obligation, other than shown on the above statement, to the best of my knpwledge and belief.

So hep me God. J. B. LAMB, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 29th day of August, 1919.

R. E. ADAM, Notary Public. (Commission expires 'on the 4th day of September, 1921.) CORRECT. Attest.

J. B. LAMB A. W. HINCHMAN ANNIE ADAM To Walter E.

Wilson, Bank Com. J. S. ADAM Topeka, Kan. Directors.

was the feature of the evening. Those in attendance report a delightful time. -0-- SUFFERED A BROKEN ARM Miss Ruth Robbins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Robbins, had the misfortune to fall, breaking her left arm below the elbow.

Ruth was enjoying a skate on the cement walk in front of the Robbin home, when one of the skates broke, throwing the little lady to the hard sidewalk. The injury was painful, but Ruth is getting along nicely now. We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their sympathy and help during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. And also for the beautiful flowers as an expression of compassion in our sad bereavement. Mrs.

Sarah E. McKenney, Sadie McKenney, Mrs. Mattie E. Garr and family. THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH CARD OF THANKS Most of our people are getting back from their vacations.

We hope you have all had a good tinie and have found the needed rest and renewal of mind and body, will permit you to do your work with renewed zest. The pastor has had a good time in service and in becoming acquainted with those who have been present. It will give your pastor pleasure and encourage all if every one can be in their places at the services next Sunday morning. The theme for the sermon in the morning is "Practical There will be a short sermon with an object lesson for the children. The parents are quested to cooperate in the effort to have the children in the service We must do what we can for the children, for this is the tinie when their lives are being formed the most rapidly for all their future.

The evening service will be a union service in the High School building, in the interest of the public schools, and will be addressed by Dr. Lewis, President of Emporia College. CHRISTIAN CHURCH 10:00 a. m. Bible School.

11:15 a. m. Communion and Ser- mon. There will be no services at night because of the educational services in the High School building. The President of Emporia College will bring the young people a great mesage Sunday night and all person interested in education should hear him.

Persons wishing to place their membership with the Christian Church next Sunday wIll please arrange to attend the morning service. B. N. SYPOLT, Minister PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Remember the special offering at Sunday School for the new song books. Bring at least a penny for every year of your life and we will have plenty.

At the morning hour of worship Dr. Lewis from the college of Emporia: will preach: Every member of the congregation, should hear him. At 8:30 Sunday evening Dr. Lewis will speak in the High School aduitorium with all the churches in the city. This is an educational service and should be attended by all in the community.

J. S. STEVENSON, Pastor ORDINANCE NO. 168 An ordinance vacating a certain portion of the alley now running thru Block 49 in the original townsite of Council Grove, Kansas. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF COUNCIL GROVE, KANSAS.

Section 1. That the alley now running east and west thru B1- ock 49 from the west line of Chatauqua street west 150 feet and from the east line of Rockhil! st. east 150 feet in the city of Council Grove, Kansas, is hereby vacated and withdrawn from public use. Section 2. This ordina.

shall take effect end be in 1.100 from and after ita 1 in the official newspaper of the city. Approved Sent 2. 1919. W. F.

Mayor Attest: R. M. Armstrong, City Clerk Want Something? Advertise for it in these columns ORDINANCE NO. 169 An ordinance providing for the replatting of Block 49 in the original townsite of the city of Council Grove, Kansas. BE IT ORDAINED BY 'THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF COUNCIL GROVE, KANSAS.

Section 1. That Block number 49 in the original townsite of Council Grove, Kansas, shall be replatted and the division lines which form the lots of said block 49 are hereby withdrawn and an alley shall be formed and pass thru the center of said block 49, running north and south, and the land on each side of this alley shall be divided into eight lots 40 feet wide running east and west, the lots on the west side of this alley shall be numbered from south to north from one to eight consecutively and the lots in the east side of this said alley shall be numbered from north to south, from nine to sixteen consecutively according to a certain plat of said block 49 attached hereto and made a part hereof and marked "New plat of block as replatted by ordinance number 169 of ordinance book number 4, of Council Grove, Kansas. Section 2. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby released. Section 3.

This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication once in the Daily Guard, the official newspaper of the city. PassedSept. 2, 1919 Approved, W. F. Shamleffer, Mayor.

Attest: R. M. Armstrong, City Clerk FOR SALE FOR SALE New perfection three burner oil stove in good condition. Mutual 44--106. 258-4tp Guard Want Ads bring resulte Guard Want Ads bring results Rye chop and tankage wEll produce pork for $13.65 per 100; corn and tankage for $13.90 per 100.

With alfalfa pasture your feeding will be still less--Council Grove Grain R. R. Dodderidge, Propietor. Blue Plums (Four- Basket Crate) $2.30 While They Last Farmers Supply Co. Mr.

and Mrs. Jack Decker left Tuesday morning for their home at in Lawrence. a Those of Co. that showed, up drill Tuesday night were given treat afterwh.rds. SAVE the Leather 2 IN Shoe Polishes Keep Your ShoesNeat LIQUIDS AND PASTES FOR BLACK, WHITE, TAN AND OX- BLOOD (DARK BROWN) SHOES THE F.F.

DALLEY CORPORATIONS OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION -OF THECitizens State Bank at Counsil Grove, State of Kansas, at the close of business on the 23rd day of August, 1919. RESOURCES Loans and discounts, $175,528.53 Overdrafts, unsecured 1,108.77 Bank Furn. and fixtures, $2,500.00........ 8,500.00 United States bonds on hands 17,620.00 Other bonds and warrants 1,063.06 Guaranty fund with State Treasurer, bonds. 1,000.00 Cash items and clearing house items 1,106,06 Cash and sight exchange, legal reserve 29,412.89 Other resources, judgments and chattels 163.25 LIABILITIES Capital Stock paid in 25,000.00 Surplus fund 11,000.00 Interest Exchange 77.59 3,386.25 Less current expenses, int.

and taxes 282.49 3,103.76 DEMAND DEPOSITS: Individual deposits, subject to check 130,476.53 TIME DEPOSITS: Deposits subject to 30 or more days 6,592.27 STATE OF KANSAS, County of Morris, ss. M. E. Leatherwood, Cashier of said bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true; that said bank has no liabilities, and is not indorser on any note or obligation, other than shown on the above statement, to the best of my knowledge and belief. So help me God.

M. E. LEATHERWOOD, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 29th day of August, 1919. E.

P. JAILLITE, Notary Public. (Commission expires on the 16th day of December, 1920. CORRECT. Attest.

F. E. PIRTLE GABRIEL FRANK A. J. TITUS A.

N. ALFRED RICHARDS To Walter E. Wilson, Bank Com. HUGH STEWART Topeka, Kan. Directors..

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