Larned Chronoscope from Larned, Kansas • 1

Historical Society I ESTABLISHED 1878 By COL. INMAN PAWNEE'S PIONEER PAPER LAENED, PAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS, THURSDAY EVENING, APKIL 16, 1908 NUMBER 4 VOLUME XXXI to: 1 Commencement Week. The coming week will be a busy one for both teacher and scholars as it is IN DAYS OF OLD the last of the school year. The members of the high school gradu A. W.

Eagan, Hutchinson. J. S. West, Topeka. B.

T. Fowler, Lucas. P. Bloom, Pawnee Bock. W.

Y. Morgan. Hutchinson. M. E.

Haynea, Pawnee Bock. C. W. Beeler. Kinsley.

L. E. Wait, Belpre. E. H.Hardy.

Belpre. A. Wait, -Belpre. W. M.

Glenn, Tribune. F. J. Miller, Raymond. First State Bank Capital and Surplus, $20,000.00 4 BANKERS BANQUET.

Members of Group Five Entertained in Lamed. Over sixty members of Group Five of the Kansas Bankers association met in Larned last Thursday for the annual meeting of this group. The affair was a success in every way and words of appreciation of the way Larned entertained its guests were heard on every hand. ating class are busy with preparations for the greatest event of their school Items from Chronoscope Twenty-five Years Ago R. H.

BALLOiGER. Editor life commencement. The beginning of the commencement Does General BankfrtK Business. Speolal Attention Given to Looal Deposits week exercises proper is the baccalaureate sermon to be given at the' opera house Sunday night, April 19th, at 8 Mrs. Sturdevant's Birthday.

Last Thursday' being Grandma o'clock. Dr. G. M. Weimer will deliv F.

D. LOWREY The visiting bankers arrived on the Sturdevant's ninety-sixth birthday, as er the sermon. The program follows: is customary a number of her special Cashier morning trains and after lunch the .41 Invocation T. E. Ennie.

DIRECTORS: regular meeting of the group was held C. E. LOBDELL President C. E. Lobdell E.

E. Frizell L. A. Choat Vocal solo 'Th Golden Pathway" Grey at the I. O.

O. F. hall. A. H.

Moffet, president of the group, presided and Geo. P. Baxter W. D. Fox H.

H. Reed D. Lowrey Geo. W. Finney H.

M. Reed MUsElla M.Svritzer. friends spent the day with her for whom a most elaborate dinner was prepared at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. R.

Adams, in the north part of town. The incidents which Grandma Sturdevant told of the olden days when there were neither stoves nor gave the address of welcome. F. S. Scripture Beading Rer.

W. B. Barton Prayer Dr. Bobt. J.

Coltman Quartette "My Redeemer D. Williams Larabee of Stafford gave a short rcooooooooooooosoaooc Mrs. G. Wickwire, Miss Marie Wiekwire. Dr.

Shinneman and Dr. Dillon. Mr. Larabee doesn't believe in them and said so, though probably few of matches, which she remembers so well, Sermon Dr. M.

Weimer Vocal solo Dry Those Tears" Terra del Reigo his audience would take the strong po- was thoroughly enjoyed by her listen Mrs. Lewi Teall aition he does. i era ana it snowed what a remarkable BeT. J. F.

Irwin W. B. Ridgeley. former controller of memory she had for one of her years the currency, but now president of the The number of flowers and presents The graduating class of 1908 is the eighteenth to graduate from theLarned high school. The class is compossed of new Bans or commerce 01 Aansas 8UD "wiycu buwwbu warm aumira- City, was the next speaker.

He talk- tion felt for her from her many seven members, six girls and one boy. ed on the "Banking of the Future," inenas. The members are Beulah Smith, Edna farmers' State Bapl Capital $16,000.00 Does a general banking business and is backed by forty-nine stockholders, all substantial farmers, business and professional men of Pawnee County. and his address was well received. The first occasion of this kind was A paper written by E.

L. Meyer, planned several yeaas ago as a surprise Batman, Stella Shady, Allie McComas, Mabel Halloway, Letha Lawrence and LaVere Leasure. The graduating exercises will be held at the opera house president of the First Xational of ror wanama oy Mrs. Hannah Smith, Ji'a a eirl at Charlie VanHornV. Mr.

Gill reports eighty acres of wheat winter killed. King Russell of Dodge City was down Sunday to visit his mother. Herbert Houston has returned from Lawrence on account of ill health. Will VaoKeuren went to Dodge Sunday to accept a position in a shoe shop. General Trimble of this city is fourth in rank on the military staff of Governor Glick.

J. M. Johnston, who left here some two weeks ago, has settled at Ripon, Dakota Territory. W. P.

Colvin and wife will leave for California next week, on account of Mr. Colvin's health. Mike Sweeney has gone into the ittle business and as a starter unloaded 117 head at Pawnee Rock Friday last. D. M.

Rose is remodeling his country eeat in Pleasant Ridge with the expectation of moving there for the benefit of his health. Four marriages this week; Mr. Solomon Tuttle to Miss Lee Whittlesey, Mr. Jas. Reardon to Miss Sarah A.

Queen, Mr. Fred J3ower to Misa Mettie O. Hill and Mr. Henry Shroufe to Miss Ida Gulick. The Presbyterian social at the residence of J.

R. Basiger last Tuesday evening as well attended. Much credit is due Mr. and Mrs. Basiger for the courteous manner in which they received and entertained the numerous guests.

Capt. Henry Booth, register United States land office at Lamed, spent Sunday and Monday in this city. Lamed, Mrs. Dumont, Mrs. Damon and Mrs.

Hutchinson, was read by A. W. Eagan, cashier of that bank. Mr. Thursday evenieg, April 23d.

Gover J. F. Upson and this has been annua 1-ly observed ever since. Meyer's subject was the ''French nor Hoch will make the address. The Among the unexpected guests was program is as follows: Grandma McKibben, who is eighty-six Banking System" and he went into the workings of this system which is generally considered the best banking Overture Selected and totally blind, yet nevertheless Hermann's Orchestra A Invocation Dr.

Robt. Coltman Directors: J. A. Mclnteer, Pres. H.

Goodwin, Vice Pres. W. H. Hoffhines, Cashier E. S.

Fox A. F. Kiddoo J. W. Stokes M.

Long system in the world. It embodies the arove in lenmnes irom tne tarm one stronsr central bank idea, which to attend this celebration. Other Solo "Spring Has Come" White Elizabeth Gabel seems to be growing in this country, guests included Mrs. George Craw Salutatory "Shams" Halloway Solo "Love Me and the World is Mine" The paper proved of much interest to Iora Mrs- Bert Krieger, Mrs. Mack Dave Reed r.

the bankers. jvirs. uannan smith, Mrs. im- After this a general discussion was mont, Mrs. Damon, Mrs.

Tyra Mont- Wm. O. Meller Valedictory "No Cross, No Crown" held on subjects of interest to bankers gomery, Mrs. tsaughman, Mrs. Mmer- Beulah Smith and a number of short talks were giv- va Lawrence and Mrs.

J. F. Upson. Piano Daet "II Trovatore" Melnotte MOFFET Mrs. H.

M. Reed, Mrs. C. E. Clatter en.

This meeting was roiiowea oy an Solo "Spring's Awakening" Dudley Back Free Photos at Garver's Studio. All sample photos on south wall are automobile trip Jto Ft. Larned, which Mrs. W. H.

Hoffhines National Bank of Larned 1 was a great treat to the visitors and absolutely free. You must get them Address Gov. E. W. Hoch Solo "For All Eternity" Macheroni this week.

Hurry and get yours. D. gave them a view of a part ot Paw nee county. Mrs. Lewis Teall CAPITAL STOCK $50,000 B.

Garver. Presentation of Diplomas Supt. W. S. Robb At about 6:30 in the evening'a ban Qaartet "Just to Be With You" Dnnlap quet was served by the Rebekahs in Dr.

Shinneman, W. H. Williamson, J. A. Dillon, Walter Williamson the new dining room of the I.

O. O. F. as all towns along the upper Arkansas Kinsley to Play Ball. The Kinsley base ball association held its Tegular annual meeting last Sunday morning.

They- elected officers and Benediction Rev. T. E. Ennis hail, in addition to the Dangers a Conducts a General Banking Business Fays interest on time deposits. Makes long and short-time loans.

Buys and sells domestic and foreign exchange. Accords liberal treatment to 4 its depositors and patrons in general, and endeavor to show its apprecia- -2 The tickets will go on sale for the Valley, is growing this spring. Men of means are buying up and improving the large number of local business and graduating exercises on Tuesday morn farms of the origina' settlers. Captain professional men were invited to the laid plans for the coming seasoD. banquet.

About 200 were served at The following officers were elected: ing, April 21st, at 8 o'clock, at Porter's. The closing of commencement week Booth is in favor of the -extension of tion of their patronage by an interested consideration of their needs. the tables. J. I.

Brelsford: Vice J. O. one of our railroads' from Wichita to will be the Lamed High School Alumni We regard all business transactions as strictly confidential. Give particular attention to the business of farmers, and will act as trustees, Harney; Secy, and G. D.

Hoff The banquet was an elegant, four- Lamed and on up the Pawnee river to banquet, which will be given at K. P. the mountains. Wichita Eagle. man; Business Manager, J.

I. Brelsford; Field Manager and Jack Stowell. course dinner and was excellently served. The Rebekahs certainly de Hall Friday night, Ap.il 24th. This guardians, administrators and financial agents.

If you are not dealing with us, call and investigate our methods. banquet will be served by the Pythian Hail, Fire, Lightning and Tornado serve great credit for the way in which The line up of players will be as fol Sisters, who so ably served the banquet Insurance written. Old line insurance lows: Montgomery, catcher: Hardin, they handled the affair. only. Cash or Note.

Do not overlook pitcher; Bishop, 1st base; Bevis, 2nd After the banquet the time till the last year. A varied program will be given, but the address of the evening See us before you make a loan. We'll save you money. Special attention given to real estate loans. Phone 29 trains came was taken" up by short base: Stowell, 3rd base; Evans, short will be made by Judge Chas.

E. Lob this fact. Now is the time you need the protection. Call on or address Geo. W.

Crawford, Lamed, Ks. speeches, A. H. Moffet acting as toast- stop; J. Mullikin, left field; Rummell, center field; Oliphant, right field; Floyd dell.

Governor Hoch has consented to master. W. B. Ridgely gave the first remain over for the banquet, which will Phone 116. 4-2 9t BOARD OF DIRECTORS: John Lindas, W.

W. Charles. A. A. Doerr, and Brelsford, sub.

toast. Judge J. S. West of Topeka, add especially to the interest this year. E.

G. Wickwire, John R. Smith, E. B. Moffet, A.

II. Moffet. Others will be tried out and there Are Doing Practical Work. candidate for justice of the Kansas supreme court, was the next speaker The program follows: .1. 4.

J. 1 I 1 I 1 1 may be some changes in the lineup. It is the aim of the association to give us The Larn9d Business Men's is doing good work and is getting and gave an entertainmg'talk. W. Morgan of the Hutchingon News came good clean ball during the coming sea- Invocation Dr.

Robt. Coltman Piano Solo B. H. Krieger Toast "The Graduates" C. W.

Washburn Response Stella Shady Solo Elizabeth Gabel down to business as a helpful factor in A AAkkkkkAA A Ait next, and as is alwavs the case with son. the good roads movement in this county The first game of the season was play Mr. Morgan, made a bright, witty This Handsome Home For Sale Heading Hazel Upson ed on the home grounds last Sunday speech, which'put the crowd in excel They have expended $140 recently in this work, having co-operated with the county commissioners in claying a part of the road south of the river and at with the Belpre Grays which resulted lent good humor. P. W.

Goebelof Toast "The Mrs. A. B. Ingels Piano Duet Mrs. H.

M. Reed, Miss Lottie Victor Address Judge C. E. Lobdell in a victory for the Belpre boys by the Kansas City was called upon and Solo Mrs. W.

H. Hoffhines made a few earnest remarks and was score of 7 to 2. Kinsley Mercury. other points. They have now made an progressing nicely, when a call to the County Graduates.

offer to the commissioners whereby the W. B. Conard of Rush Center has trains cut him short. association will furnish the cement if purchased the Garver photograph gal Twenty-three boys and girls successfully passed the examination for grad The bankers expressed themselves lery, formerly the Smith, gallery, and is well pleased with Lamed and with the township and commissioners will furnish the work to put in some cement culverts on the roads north and east of will take posession on May 1st. Mr.

their fine reception here. Some said Conard has had eleven years experience uation from the county schools in the examination held March 20-21. There are sixteen boys and seven girls in the list. This is an excellent showing for that Group Five were never so well town. in the photograph business, both as a i entertained as this year.

portrait and view artist. He makes a When these cement culverts are put in it becomes a permanent piece of The bankers decided to hold the the boys. specialty of view work and guarantees next group meeting at Hutchinson. The names of the successful ones are work. If the prove a success this all work.

He solicits your patronage. (x. H. Welsh, of the State Exchange as follows: work will be pushed in other parts of bank of Hutchinson, was elected Lost Only Child. Gladys Bradford, the little 18- Byron White 48 f'hnrloa Wiomcin 9s.

the county. The Businecs Men's association was chairman of the group, and A. W. Franklin Baretow 44 months'-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Eagan of the First National bank, of organized with the credit department Walter Zook 35 O. Bradford, died Sunday, April 12, of Hutchinson, secretary. predominant. This feature has been Howard White 43 Edna Barstow 44 David Johnson 31 Wilbnr White 48 Earl N.Cooper 41 John Bauer 10 Grover Clarkeon 6 Earl Warner 6 Louis Boyd 6 Comnrisincr all vf IK fllrl TVvwm Ono oacf nf Fifcf Flevey LaBotmty 29 Anna Miller 10 cholera infantum. placed far in the background by the The following is a list of the visiting The funeral was held from the home members grasping the idea that the or bankers present: Gladys Frick 44 Marian Lyman 8 State Bank and Postoffice.

Will sell at a reasonable price and on good terms. Inquire of Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. ganization has a much wider field in zj practical helpfulness to the community, Josephyne LaBounty 29 Vernon Ebersole 3 Verna Gies 6 Weimer had charge of the services. The interment was in Larned ceme C.

Boyd Foster 49 Ralph Lnpfer 21 Earl Roberts 16 both citv and county. This movement JOHN R. BASIGER, Larned. Kan. tery.

This is nst the complete list of grad The Bradfords have but recently in improving the roads of the. county is the result of this new idea, and many other plans for public improvement are moved here from Missouri and are uates for this year as another examina-will be held Saturday, April 18th, and living on the Nesbit place west of will be at Larned, Burnett, Garfield and town. The sympathy of friends and Rozel. neighbors is extended to them in the 1 jss of their only child. We do not advise the use of a card of thanks, but when published the Chro Notice.

Any one who I owe work to should noscope charges 25c each. THE CENTRAL MEAT MARKET, TH0S. W. HILL, Proprietor. eat.

Fish, Game and Fresh Oysters. HANDLING STOCK AND FEED CATTLE A SPECIALTY. I also buy stock, such as Hogs, Sheep and Cattle, and do a general slaughtering business. call at once at the gallery and have -it D. W.

Hills Threatened. done immediately as I am going to sell Mayor D. W. Hills of Salina has been very active in driving out joints out the list of May. I intend to do what is right by my customers and D.

M. Bothweiler, Bison. W. L. Shafer, Rozel.

C. C. Shnmway, Little River. F. W.

Liongacre, Bison. S. S. Armstrong, Hillsboro. Wnf.

BarreU Ridgeley, Kansas City, Mo. Geo. G. Green, Little River. Geo.

R. Baker, St. Louis Mo. A. E.

Asher, Hutchinson. G. G. Moore, Kansas City, Mo. F.

H. Borrow, Kansas City, Mo. Wm. C. Henrici, Kansas City, Kansas.

P. Goebel, Kansas City, Kan. JT. C. English, Kansas City, Mo.

F. W. Brink-man. Great Bend. O.

G. Hinshaw, Sylvia. Bobt. Merten, Great Bend. O.

S. Abel, Ness City. -Eugene Davis, Kansas City, Mo. E. R.

Moses. Great Bend. A. F. Goodwine, Scott City.

F. A. Moees, Great Bend. L. Li.

Caolter, Geneeeo. G. H. Welch, Hutchinson. G.

L. Chapman. Great Bend. C. G.

Hntcheson, Kansas City, Mo. W. F. Hann, Arkansas City, Kansas. Arthur E.

Taylor, Great Bend. K. M. Norris, Burdett. W.

A. Hayes. La Crosse. J. W.

Preston, Haneton. N. D. Sanders, Arkansas City, Kansas. J.

W. Berry man, Ashland. German French Partridge. C. E.

Woods. Liberal. W. C. Carr, Wellington.

F. 8. Larabee, Stafford. N. G.

Charles, Hudson. J. C. Charles, Hudson. F.

C. Kaths, Stafford. and gambling houses in that city and quit straight. Also any one who owes has of coarse incurred the ill will of me should please call and pay up at that element. once.1 Also any one wno wants me to being discussed.

The regular meeting was held last Friday night and a number were The meeting was a very interesting one, and this organzation is destined to be a large factor in the advancement of this community in the future. Who said fruit was scarce and high? C. A. Griffith is offering 12 cans of his highest grade Arbeka Brand California canned fruit for $3. Here is the list: 3 cans grapes, 3 cans green gage plums, 3 cans white heath peaches, 3 cans pears.

Remember the whole dozen for $3. Corn Growers Attention. For the best ten ears of corn brought to my store on or before Dec. 15, 1908, by any boy or girl of Pawnee county, such corn to be raised by contestant, I will give a 15 ewel Elgin or Waltham watch in a 20 year case, ladies or gents size. Contestants must come in and register by May 1st.

E. R. Smisor, Jeweler. Sale Bills at the Chronoscope. have received many unsigned in 1 1 1 in 1 1 111 ii in 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 make photos of them.

Yours for a threatening letters since I have been mayor' said Mayor Hills, "but I have square deal. jj. a. uarver, paid little or no attention to them. Advertised Letter List.

Following is a list of the letters left They haye threatened me in various ways, some even stating that I would uncalled for in the Larned postoffice L. H. Williamsoini BUILDING CONTRACTOR be blown up with bombs." for the week ending Apr. 13, 1908: Evidently the senders were cowards, W. W.

Bowman, R. E. Carney, Mrs. as nothing has followed the fact that Norma Earley, Bros. Hay strom, Mrs.

he letters, were completely ignored. Elizabeth Harlan, Frank Relies. Telephone 96 gets L. W. Webb the Res.

Phone a223 When calling for the above letters Shop 619 N. Broadway auctioneer. Sales cried anywhere. please say "advertised!" Street sale every Saturday. F.

W. Johnson, P. M. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 it 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10.