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1 THE BURTON GRAPHIC 45 BURRTON KANSAS, THURSDAY, 1922. Number 43 Ex Service Men Receive Faster Cheer It Is learned from perusal of the Newton Journal that Miss Jessie Nye of Newton wrote the chief nurse at the Veterans hospital at Ft. Rayard, N. to learn how many men were at the hospital suf. fering from gas-tuberculosis.

Finding there were 308 inmates and that it would be permissible to send Easter cheer in the form of cakes and candy, letters were written to the Legion Auxiliaries at Burton, Halstead, Sedgwick, and Moundridge, asking them to join Newton in sending the budget. Meantime the Newton Legion had subscribed cash with which to purchase cakes. Mrs. L. W.

Jones who was formerly a resident her? before her removal to Newton, volunteered to bake one of her famous spice fruit nut cakes. She made 14 big, fruity, nut-rich spice cakes, weighing four pounds rach, all iced over with caromel to keep them moist. The boxes were shipped parcels post and reached the hospital for Easter morning. The Auxiliaries in the other towns in the county, and ridge, sent their gift boxes directly to the hospital from the towns, taking the number af putients proportionately. Newton 189 Halstead 35 Burrton 35 Sedgwick 34 Moundridge 25 Annual School Meeting The annual school meeting was held in the high school assembly room Friday at 2 p.

ru. as prescribby law. The regular routine was followed. Election director was proceeded to with the result F. A.

Galloway was elected to succeed himself, receiving 15 of a total of votes cast, H. V. KacKley 14, and a smaller number to Mrs W. Osborne, Mrs J' W. Myers, and M.

Childe. The annual report was made by clerk D. T. Davis. The amount required for maintenance of the schoal during the next year was fixed at $20,000.

$17,500 to be raised by taxation, requiring a levy of 11 1-2 mills, based on the assessed valuation. It is expected to receive $2500 under the Barnes High School law, bringing the total up to $20,000. It is understood the hign school faculty and corps of teachers have been reelected for the next term. It not known how many have accepted. Stanley- -Dole Miss Ruth Stanley and Clifton Dole were joined in wedlock by the probate judge at Hutchinson Satur day in the presence of near relatives of the contracting parties, The bride is the daughter of J.

W. Stanley of route 1, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Dole of near Burrton. The young foiks have the best wishes of many for a happy married life.

They will make their home for the present with the groom's parents on the farm. Kids! And everybody else, come to the Karnival. at Page school Tuesday evening, April 25. There will be a comedy, "For Katz's Sake," a vaudeville stunt and music, -besides all the other things that go with a Karnival. Lillian Jones, Teacher Royal Neighbors Attention As I will be away, please pay your April assessment to Blanche Witter.

Laura Lacy, Recorder, Miss Anna Warkentin is assisting at the Heinrich's Dept. Store during the absence of Mrs. Stone who.is with her father who is ill at Hutchinson. Senior Class Play Is Big Success "'The Kingdom of Heart's Content" senior class play, War given at the Opera House Friday and Saturday nights to large houses. The play, given in three acte, furnished an excellent vehicle for high school talent, and abounding in real college spirit.

Coaching of the play was under the tutelage of Miss Irene Arnett of the high school faculty, under whose direction the play was given Eighteen young people of the B. I. S. were cast in the character roles as follows: A Senior in law, Milburn Stone Boston law student, Herbert Galloway Student card sharp, Harry Grover A little Freshman, William Armstrong A football coach and knight of the jimmy, C. M.

Childs In search of her prince, Elsie Austin Thinks all the world of Ralph, Mabel Boyle Superstitious southern coed, Lorise Durflinger Hostess at Sing Sing cottage, Ethel Brown Devotee of art and adjectives, Amy Jones With literary aspirations. Bertha Fryar Wants to grow up, Ruth Hill Coed who loves football, Nyra Devenpeck Punch and Judy, Margaret Austin, Eva Grouniger Aunt to Madge. Gretchen and Tom, Leona Wilson She "lofes de putcher boy" Ruth Richert A New Department "Laugh and the world laughs with you: Weep and why weep? The work of three of the competent and popular comic artists has been combined in the new comic feature which greets readers of the Graphic this week. The feature in its class compares with the best presented by any newspaper, and we are confident that our readers will appreciate it to the extent that its quality justifies. It begins in this issue.

Miscellaneous Shower Royal Neighbors and their friends to the number of thirty-four enjoy. ed the hospitality of Mrs. Spencer Graham last Wednesday when a miscellaneous shower was given for the bride of the camp, Mrs. Mary Roberts Neuway, The morning hours were epent in social conversation and the preparation of a bountiful dinner which was served at noon and enjoyed by all. The afternoon entertainment of a contest, the cutting of the bride's cake and the presentation of gifts to the bride.

Mrs. Graham, Mrs. A. L. Tipton and Miss Mertie Paine were the lucky ones in finding the ring, the chimble, and the dime.

The local camp will be hostess to the County association of R.N.A.at an early date in May. Card Of Thanks We wish in this manner to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to all friends and neighbors and to class No. 9 of the Pleasant Grove U. B. Sunday School for the acts of kindness and sympathy shown at the time of the loss of our loved one; also for the beautiful floral offerings.

Earl Blubaugh and children Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Smith and family Mr.

and Mrs. J. E. Blubaugh and family The Grover store front has ceived a new coat of paint. The Christian Church Sterling College Glee Club Consisting of 18 Mixed Voices At First Methodist Church MONDAY, API IL 24, 1922 Admission Under the auspices of the Epworth League of the E.

Church J. S. Blanpied Is Asking Nomination There appears in the column set for political announcements, a statement from J. S. Blanpied that he is asking for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Harvey county.

Mr. Blanpied is one of the old residents of Harvey county, having resided in the west part of the county man; years. He served the county as sheriff for two consecutive terms allowed under the law, and proved a good official. Thus he has the experience necessary to qualification for the office and undoubtedly the office will be in good faithful hands should he win the nomination and be e- lected in the fall. Though Mr.

Bianpied held a position as special officer in Hutchinson he did not change his residence, and has been a voter in Harvey county ever since his first vote here. He is at present living here in Newton. Blanpied is of a quiet, strative type of man- -the sort that go after results and get them He knows the people of the county thoroughly, and will make a worthy opponent for others who may enter the race for the nomination. -Daily Kansan. Death Comes To Early Settler The funeral of Mr.

T.J. Collett was held at the Christian church, Wednesday at 2 o'clock p. Rev. G. W.

Burch, pastor, conducting the services. Mr. Collet's death occurred at the St. Frances hospital in Wichita at 5 o'clock p. m.

Monday, April 17. Death was caused by pceumonia after only a short illness. Mr. Collert was an early settler of this section coming to Kansas in the late '70's and homesteading the farm on route 1 where he resided continuously until his death at the age of 73 years. While a unique figure he was highly esteemed by all who knew him and dearly beloved by old friends and neighbors who had the privilege of intimate acquaintance since the early days of the state.

Interment was made in Burton cemetery. An obituary will be printed in the next issue. First Methodist Church Sunday School 9:45. preaching at 11, subject "'The Church's Duty, or Pastor and People." Junior and Senior League at 7 p. m.

Preaching at 8 p. m. subject' Love of Christ." We had a large crowd last Sunday, and hope to have a one Sunday. Let every member of the Church try and be at services this Sunday. We have a Teacher for tie "'Young Married People's day-school and trust that every young married couple will be on hand for Sunday School.

A word to the Parents, we are glad to have you send your children to Sunday school, but, better still, Come and bring them. I. Ni Reid, Pastor. 0. A.

0. CLUB will meet with Mrs. James Warner as hostess April 21. Roll Call- -Describe one of nature's beauty spots. Paper -National Parks of California, Mrs.

Kiddoo. The Passion Play, Mrs. Jones. Music. G.W.

Burch, Minister. 9.45 a Bible study period. Class es for all. 11:00 a the worship and communion. 7:00 the young people in Junior and Senior societies.

8:00 the evening church hour. A hearty welcome. for all. We struck high water mark in our Bible School Sunday, It was delightful to see the people roll in and fill every class. We want to keep it up.

On Sunday evening the Junior Endeavorers invited the Senior society to meet with them and gave them a fine treat in the way of a program. During the evening sev. eral little girls rendered a little play on foot binding in China. This was highly enjoyed by the young people and their friends who had athered for the occasion. The music Was especially good and delighted large audiences at both morning and evening services.

We are now turning our thoughts toward Mother's It is going to be a big day at the Christianehurch. You will de interested in the themes for next Sunday, The mornMing subject will be, "Spiritual Prorision." In the evening the minister will discuss "'The Most Exalted Enterprise." Wiley -May Miss Laura Lee Wiley and Mr. Harvey J.May were married Saturday evening at the Chri-tian Church by Rev. G. W.

Burch. parsonage Miss Wiley is one of the young business girls of Wichita, Kansas, being employed the last two years by the Seavey Flarsheim Brokerage Company. Mr. May served in France with the First Division and is an active member of the American Legion at Rexford, Kansas. He is a R.

D. carrier at that place. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the N. P. Wiley farm north of Burton to a few relatives.

The young couple left in their car for Rexford, Kansas, immediately after the dinner where Mr. May has the home already prepared for his bride. Wiley--Brown A pretty wedding was solemnized at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening when Miss Tina Wiley became the bride of Mr. Reuben V. Brown.

The ceremony took place in their new home, 1319 Vassar avenue, before a bank of palms and pink and white carnations arranged in two large wicker baskets. Dr. Walter Scott Priest of the Central Christian church read the service, the ring ceremony being used. About 40 friends and relatives were present. The bride wore a gown of white georgette over satin, trimmed in lace and loops of satin ribbon.

She carried a bouquet of Ophelia roses and lilies-of-the-valley. After the ceremony light refreshments were served. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N.

P. Wiley of Burrton, Kansas. She has made her home in Wichita for several years and has been associated with the Western Sign Works for four years, Mr. Brown, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

W. T. Brown of Argonia, has lived here for several years and is connected with the Standard Oil Company. -Wichita Beacon Apr.13. T.

S. Hunt of Macon, Georgia, who resided here prior to August last, spent several days with friends in this vicinity, leaving Tuesday for home intending to stop at intermediate points. Gem Theatre Saturday Nite April, 22. One of the best we have had the pleasure to screen "THE A picturization of the famous novel of the saine name by John Fox Jr. made by Charles Maigne for Paramount.

Stared by Monte Blue supported by Diana Allen. Wed. Nite April 26th. "THE FLY GOD" The Gods are supposed to Le powerful but can you picture a common. ordinary, garden varietv of house fly.

deciding a question of life and death That's exactly what happened in this Roy Stewart Western. High School News The senior play, "'The Kingdom of Heart's Content," was well received by a large audience both Friday and Saturday nights of last week. The play was a success from both an artistic and financial view. point. The seniors well be proud of their achievements and much credit is due Miss Arnett who has been a faithful and competent director.

The gross proceeds from the play totaled $155 50 for both nights. There will be a May Day fete, May 19, similar to the one given last year. In the morning will be held the track meet under the management of Miss Davis and Mr. Smith with unique events similar but different from those of last year, The all school exhibit which will be supervised by Miss Hawthorue, Miss Mendenhall, and Miss Arnett, will be shown near the noon hour, but will not interfere with the dinner, which is being looked after by Miss Cheney, Miss Lewis, and Miss Browning. After dinner the May queen, who will be a girl chosen by popular vote from the senior class, will be Crowned and folk dances will be giv en by various departments of the school under the direction of Miss Baker, Miss Neff and Miss Samuel.

There will be a program in the evening when prizes will be given to the winners. The annual Harvey County literary, musle, track and field events will be held in Halstead, Friday, April 21. The music and literary contest will take place in the morn ing Bertina Richert will represent B. H. in the vocal, solo, Herbert Galloway in the oration, and Inez Howard in the reading contest.

The track and field events will be staged in the afternoon. It has not been definitely decided who will represent B. S. in the athletic events. Remember the date, Friday, April 21.

The Hi-Y had its regular meeting Thursday at 3:18 p. m. Everett Baker was leader. The senior clase program which was to be given last Monday in chapel has been postponed until Monday, April 24. The making of doughs and batters is being studied by the D.

S. class. The talk of the town -Who is tricia? School Calendar April 20-mother-daughter reception April 21-County high school meet April 28-Father and son banquet May 5-Janior-Senior banquet May 12-High School Operetta May 19-May Fete May 21-Baccalaureate May 23-Commencem ent Chas. H. Cadwell, assessor of Lake township turned in his assessment report to the county clerk, today.

Mr. Cadwell has served as assessor in his township for the last twenty years and he stated today that this was the latest date, at which he had ever finished the assessment having been held up by the bad -Daily Kansan April 12. The City Meat Market is undergoing extensive improvement in the way of interior decoration. Mrs. Gomer Roberts and little son Gilbert are on a visit to her mother near Inman.

Mr. and Mrs. John Lacey left today for Pontiac, Michigan where they will visit Mr. and Mrs. J.

S. Young who twenty years ago resided here and are known to the older residents. Mrs Lacy and Mrs. Young are sisters. Mrs.

Rayburn Howard marketed last week at the Burrton Produce Co. one hundred broilers, bringing 40c per pouud. It looks as tho she should be given the palm for early in this section. Mrs. Howard further kept one hundred and fifty choice ones of the same age on the farm.

Some one was mean enough to steal 60 young thorobred Rhode Island Red chicks from C. D. Witter a few nights ago. He had just imported them from a- nother state and proposed to use them as the foundation stock of a champion flock. Alfred Priest of Hutchinson has purchased the W.

A. Ficken farm on route 3 and will move his family the latter part of the week. Mr. Priest is a native Kansan, having been born west of Mt. Hope in 1880, where he lived for 26 years, then moving to Wichita and later to Hutchinson.

Ross McMurry entered a Wichita hospital Monday where he underwent a surgical operation. His condition has not been as hopeful as friends would wish. Mrs. McMurry has been with him since that time. Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Gronniger went to Wichita Wednesday to be with him on that day. Mr. and Mrs. Geo.

Hoskinson of route 1 entertained Sunday with a big Easter dinner, also in honor of the former's birthday. Every one came with well filled baskets. At noon a bounteous dinner was served cafeteria style. The afternoon was spent with music, conversation and several pictures were taken of the group. Everybody spent a very enjoyable day.

Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Ed Snyder and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Skelton and family of Hutchinson, Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Johnson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hoskinson Jr. and family, Mrs.

Lavina Mourn and son Edgar, Mr. Leon Harris of Wakita Oklahoma, Miss Velma Bradeen, Mr. Ed Osborne, Mr. Ernest Osborne and Mr. Geo.

Hoskinson Sr. who has recently returned from California..