Harper Sentinel from Harper, Kansas • 1

in r. II Official County Paper A Weekly Journal Devoted to the Interests of Harper and Harper County Price Per Year VOL. XXXIII HARPER, KANSAS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1914 NO. 10 32 P. R.

ZACHARIAS, President MARCEL DUPHORNE, CASHIER OUR PLATFORM The National Bank of Harper HARPER, KANSAS Frank Coulson Laid to Rest. The funeral of Frank Coulson, on son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Coulson occured Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the PresbyterianNchurch. Rev.

A. G. Alexander officiated and delivered a message of comfort to the grief stricken parents. The church was crowded to its capacity with friends of the afflicted relatives. The little casket was covered with flowers, mute tributes to the little life which had departed.

The remains were laid to rest in the Coulson family lot in the O. 0. F. cemetery. Sne3K Thieves At Work.

For the past week or ten days Mrs-Mary Persons, proprietor of the Eagle Hotel, has suffered several 'osses from sneak thieves. Mrs. Persons owns a residence near the hotel. It is furnished and she keeps her chickens on the premises. During the past ten days the house has been entered twice and four pillows, a pair of heavy blankets, a forty pound feather bed and other things have been taken, besides ten or a dozen of her chickecs.

Mrs. Persons says that she does not like to see any one puffer from hunger or cold and that if they will come to her Safety first, liberality next. Both arc essential to successful banking. If you are satisfied with our plat A General Banking Business Transacted form, come and see us. she will gladly help them but she does not want her things stolen from her.

She will give ten dollars to any one who will locate the stolen property and return it to her. rm Loans A Record Breaking Drop. Sunday afternoon witnessed a record breaking drop in temperature. The early afternoon was uncomfortably warm for late winter and people on the streets had discarded overcoats. There were large numbers of people out Sunday afternoon in Harper on account of a funeral and the two meetings at the Methodist and Baptist churches At three o'clock the thermometer registered around 65 degrees Security State Bank Fensiar Blood and Liver fills Especially suitable for the relief of those symptoms such as headache, dizziness, coated tongue, nau Oil Company Leasing Land.

Nearly sixty land owners of Harper and vicinity have signed up to investigate the possibilities of locating oil in the region as of Hftmr. fafr ai ornof hoc a jreoH tn in. 1 and at four it was down in the thirties, vest $100 if necessary in order, thorough- I can make FARM LOANS at lowwtes and liberal payment privileges. Call and see me if you desire to make a real estate loan. Before dark it was close to the'zero mark ly investigate the prospects and also sea, fetid breath, etc.

HARPER DRUG 60. with a high wind blowing and snow flying. It was one of the quickest drops the thermometer has made in Kansas in years and people felt it keenly. Art Parlor New "Rustabrite" cordonet in white and ecru. Many pretty designs in fancy work.

A new assortment ot Royal Society threads. After March 1st will raise on price of tatting work, so place your orders early. Orden taUan for the pw and popular RELIANCE CORSETS STUDY AND SOCIAL CLUB NOTES. The Club met at the hnme rf Ali. Chattie Fulton on last Friday.

The re F. R. zactiarias tiflRPER, KANSAS Furs are high. Bring them in. Satisfac-ticn guaranteed.

Hello 2-Doiblc-0 DRYDEM BROS. sponses to roll call consisted of Current Events. The lesson was "Nations and Nationality" the fifth in the series "Kound About Constantinople" and was reviewed bv Mesdames L. L. Galloway.

James Sutton. S. Cole. J. B.

Hunter. Arthur Miller. Harrv Leonard and Misses Map-pie Neff and Chattie Fulton. Wellington Murder Mystery Cleared. By the confession of John KidwelL who was apprehended at Hannibal, last week, a Wellington murder mystery has been cleared up.

On September 24th, 1912 a man by the name of McKenelly, his wife and a daughter were found murdered in their tent near the Santa Fe yards in Wellington. They had been knocked in the head with a ball bat and then shot. Otto McKenelly, a son was suspected and held for several months and then released. Kidwell alleges that the son hired him to kill the father and in the attempt the mother and daughter awoke and were also killed. Young McKenelly assisted ia the killing.

He at present is in Wisconsin and will probably be taken in custody. ClubLmeets with Mrs. John Knowles pre TO LOAN on Farms, pet cent leases his land to the company. Several thousanas acres of land are already under lease and more is being placed all the time. The chances are that a test well will be put down early in the spring.

Methodist Revival A Success. The series of revival meetings now being held at the Methodist church by Evangelist Maitland are a success as shown by the many who are making a start toward a new life. The church is crowded to its capacity at every meeting and many are being converted. Tie meetings will probably continue for two weeks. Rev.

Maitland is a forceful speaker and a power in his profession and the gocd he is now doing in Harper will be felt for years to come. Mr. and Mrs. S. Reynolds of Wichita spent Sunday with Harper friends.

A band concert will be given at the Opera House, Friday night March 6th. The press dispatches the first of the week told of the appointment of Claude R. Porter as United States attorney for Southern Iowa. vr. Porter is a brother- on the 27th of February.

St. James Church 1st Sunday in Lent H. W. All ME PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Calls answered daj or night. Residence Phone 140: Office 130.

up according to security. 3 O. HESX-VIlNr Being the first Sunday of the month services will tie held in the morning at 11 o'clock. Throughout Lent special services will be held 012 Wednesday evenings at 8 o'clock and the Holy Eucharist will be SPECIAL AT THE PEARL Wednesday and Thursday March 4 and 5 Mr. C.

A. Beedle, the New York lightning Cartoonist. Mr. Beedle has a few open dates and we have engaged him for Wednesday and Thursday of next week. He is just off the Western Vaudeville Circuit aud was eight months on the Redpath Lyceum and must be good.

Be sines, talks and cartoons, featuiingthe illustrated song, "On ttfe Trail of the Lonesome Pices." He draws it on paper while he sings the song. This is a high class and clean entertainment for men, women and children. Also there will be three reels of high class moving pictures, all for the price of 10 cents. Don't forget the date. Something entirely different each night.

Registration Books Now Open celebrated on lnursday mornings at Sale Pllbl'16 7:30. I E. W. Ronev this week Durchased a SCHOOL NOTES. quarter secticn of land in Grant town ship, formerly belonging to the McClung The Die Besta Literary Society had their meeting last Thursday night it be-1 estate.

Mr. and Mrs. Roney for a time contenrnlated moving east and their ing postponed on account of the disagreeable weather Wednesday night, and a in-law of Dr. Boutin of this city and spert many friends are glad they have decided TiiQrsdau fAan.11 5 good crowd attended the meeting. There some time here last summer.

His frierds remain in Harper county. Mike Reddy 1 here are pleased 0 learn of his appoint- aiso purchased an 80 aero tract in the were two reading's, two piano solo's ard ment. camp npidhhnrhnnd. the Die Besta news was read and a debate the question was: "Resolved that attend 1-. i Iff ing the the Theatre has a harmful effect on Ycung People." The affirmative won the debate, partly through the misunderstanding of the question by the negative side.

Notice is hereby given that the Regis traticn Book for the City of Harper, Kansas, are now open. Those desiring to vote at the coming elections and pri mary are requested to taVe notice to register or correct their registration. A. E. Crocker, City Clerk.

Presbyterian Church. Sunday Services: The All Stars basket ball team compos- ed of three players of Attica and and two 9. 45 Bible School. 11:00 Morning Worship. Sermon: iv.

Tr from Harper lost a close, hard fought game to the Hopewell team ot near Anthony last Friday night. The game was piobably oce of the hardest fought The Ladies' Aid Society Social will be held with Miss Pauline Raedel next Wednesday afternoon, March 4th. games seen on the local court this season. A full line of Bulk and Packet Seeds We sell the following well Known lines D. M.

Ferry's 5-cent Packets. Sabstha's Famous 2 for 5-cent Packets. Manderville King's Superior Flower Seeds. The Famous Sioux City line of Bulk Seeds. WCH II, 1914 Keep your eye on the date of the Grand closing out and dispersal Sale of Thoroughbred Cattle, Horses, Hogs and Farm Machinery at WILLOW CROFT One mile East of Harper.

On account of my age, health and inability to get competent help I have concluded to clean out the whole bunch of SO Head of thoroughbred Hereford Cattle, all breeding stock. Also Work Horses, Hoes. Farm ImDlements Rev. Ayers of Attica was in Harper at the end of the first half the score stood 17 to 13 in favor of the All Stars Tuesday and attended the revival meet Gommencino oromDtlu at 10 o'clock On the above date I will I sell at Public Sale at my place, i mile west and mile north of the Harper connty poor farm 15 head of Horses and Mules. Farm Implements, etc.

See bills for complete list and terms. A Free lunch at noon. Ralph Broadstone OWNER Major F. M. OLLER, Auctioneer.

MARCEL DUPHORNE. Clerk. but the Hopewell team used two new men ings at the Methodist church. Clyde Teetzel went to Kiowa this week? the last half and by superior basket shooting won by the score of 33 to 26. where he has opened a cleaning and Gfte Best on the MarKet.

Principal Jeffries gave an account of pressing establishment. Clyde is a good workman in this line ani should estab his triD to Wichita last Thursday and Friday, Tuesday morning during chapel POTATOES lish a nice business at Kiowa. period. He gave a very interesting talk on the way the high school is conducted George Cook of Avard, spent Tues- day in Harper. He was on his way home in that city and the numbir of pupils and teachers in the school and a short account 1 We have our Triumphs on hands.

Will have Early Ohios next week. Bliss Triumph, per bushel Early Ohio, Black Land, per bushel of the different talks made by well known educational heads during the convention. 1.30 $1.50 Miss Lt da Rice is playing for marching and Wagons at Public Sale on the above date. For further information sec Sale bills and future notices. E.

Casebeer from Wichita where Mrs. Cook was operated upon Sunday for a cancer. She is recovering nicely. Ode Figgins and Ross Coykendail were in Wichita Saturday taking the civil service examination for mail clerks. The boys hope to be successful and secure positions as railroad mail clerks.

this week. Otis Johnston graduate 12-13 visited SunKist oranoes 2 ool lor 256 high school Monday and Wednesday. Alexander Yohannan a missionary of Buy them by the Box Persia gave a very interesting talk Wed Mr. Munsey or Byron, wno recently traded property near that place to P. R.

Murphy for bis residence in this RALPH G. BOUTIN Graduate Dentist nesday during chapel period about the different customs of his country and the city, was in Harper Tuesday looking after Phone 1 5-A way they compared with the customs of this country. He sang two sons one in the Persian language and one in the his local interests. He also sold his A. FITZGERALD Graduate GtriroDractor Rooms 5-6 Merrick Building Free Consultation and Examination.

Phnnps: Office 233; Res'dedce351 Office hours onStmdiT from 1 tiU 4 Security Bank Building, 1st floor chickens to a Harper produce house. Russian language. He also wrote part of the Lords prayer in Arabian, Persian and Russian languages. ainnm Garden Seeds Heinz Demonstration at Our Store Saturday Come and sample some of the Famous 57 Varieties. 25,000 Votes on Piano! Don't forget about the Fountain Pens.

The contestant who sells a few of these gets a fine boost. Some of contestants have done fine. The rest want get busy before some one sells your friends. This Pen sells for $1.00 and is guaranteed to give absolute satisfaction for five years. WE ARE PAYING FOR PRODUCE Large Hens (over 4 lbs) lb.

13c Good print J3utterlb 20c Small Hens(under 4 lbs) lb. lie Packing Butter, lb 15c Springs, lb 13c Fresh Egss, doz 20c Stags, lb 7c Hides, good, lb 10c Best Terms! Lowest Rates! JOHN G. PARKER, Jr. srinsf Us Yoiss Cs'eam! We have just received a shipment of Barteldes Celebrated Garden Seeds, Onion Sets, Lawn and Field Seeds Roosters, each 25c Horse Hides $1.00 to $2.00 each (Subject to market changes) We want your Cream and satisfaction guaranteed as to Test, Prices and service. Come in and see us.

We also want permanent patrons. Office first door south of Slane's pool parlor. Next time try us. Thompson Bros. Groceries, Meats, Tip-Top Bread.

Feed and Hau Phone Opera House BlocH a CO. SWIFT. Anawalt-Gampbeil Mer. Co 1.