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THE A ARGONIA ARGOSY 11 ARGONIA, KANSAS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1921 NUMBER 20 Community Picture Co. Saturday, February 19 "Here Comes The Bride" A comedy drama with action in every foot, and a laugh every thirty seconds. Played By John Barrymore. Admission 10 and 20 cents Shoe Bargains See the following numbers on our bargain this week. $8.25 ladies black dress shoes at $5.00 7.50 ladies black dress shoes at 4.75 11.25 meds brown dress shoes at 7.35 8.75 mens black dress shoes at 6.15 8 50 mens black dress shoes at 6.00 5.00 mens work shoes at 3.75 Come early and get your choice.

Phone 3 before you buy or sell. HOFF MAIN Phone No. 3 0000000000 Your Eyes My Business Have many years experience and Thousands of Satisfied Customers 8 PERRY MILLER Optometrist WELLINGTON, KANSAS. 0000000000000000000000 Purity Meat Market Fresh fish and Oyster on Friday this week. Fresh Pork and Beef, all cuts Cured Meat, all kinds Lettuce and Celery Nice eating apples Wagoner Bros.

0000000000000000000000 0000000000000000. 000000000 ann Ready For Business I am back and ready for buiness. We make repairing a speciality on, 0000000000000. Shoes, E. And J.

Harness, Curtains. Auto Tops Newby 00000000000000000000000000000 0000000000000000000000000000000. Mrs. J. A.

Rutherford who has been visiting the family of F. A. Ruse, returned to Wellington last week and will leave next Friday for her home in Harrisburg, Pa. Mr. and Mrs.

J. W. Achelpohl son Arthur, daughter, Nola and Mr. Howard Thomas motored to Hutchinson Sunday to visit with Mr. and Mrs.

Glenn and family. In Any And All Matters Having To Do With The Transfer or payment of money, even store and personal accounts, why not make use of our facilities and equipment and have a complete record of the transaction and a legal receipt for payment made? The added safety and convenience of a checking account at chis bank appeals to the man who is thoughtful in the handling of his income. Farmers Merchants State Bank Miian Items Miss Ruth McFarland who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Geo. King left for her home in Loda, Thursday morning.

Ora Gates of Wichita spent several days here last week visiting his mother and other relatives. Miss Leatha Williams and little Arlene, Opal and James Thompson visited at the J. W. Abbott home several days last week. Mr.

and Mrs. Sharpe of Kingfisher, was here to attend the funeral of Mrs. Silvers. Leon Gee of Drury was here Sunday visiting relatives. Miss Lizzie Hord spent Sunday in Wellington with her aunts Mrs.

Love and Mrs. Beard. Milan basket ball boys played Argonia at Argonia Friday night score 14 to 38 in favor of Argonia. Walter Stuart of Wichita spent Thursday night with his I. D.

and father, grandpa Stuart. Al. Warner of Corwin spent last week here visiting his sister Mrs. Fred Robson. Several from Milan have been attending the revival it Frog Pond.

R. L. Bandy, wife, and childcen of Argonia spent Saturday night and Sunday with W. A. Dixon and family.

Mr. and Mrs. Lester Gates, and Miss Simmons of Danville spent Sunday in Milan. E. B.

Newbold came out from Wellington Sunday and spent the day with friends. King Staley of Wellington, brother of Wm. Staley, died at his home Sunday morning. Fun eral services were held at the Christian church in Wellington Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock and interment was made in Milan cemetery. Mrs.

C. I Smith left Monday for Kansas City where she will buy her stock of new spring hats. Lee Williams returned from Capron, Monday where he has been visiting friends since last Thursday. Obituary Adelle S. Paradis was born near Scottville, Kansas, November 20, 1875.

She joined the Presbyterian church when she was a mere child. She was united in marriage to Joseph W. Silvers November 25, 1891 and to this union was born four children, one of which has passed on before. Our dear wife and mother passed away at her home in Milan, Kans, on February 8. 1921 at the age of 45 years, 2 months, 19 days she leaves to mourn her loss her husband, one daughter, two sons and a grandson, a score of relatives and friends.

Card Of Thanks We wish to express our sincere thanks for the love and kindness of our many friends ex pressed at the death of our beloved wife and mother for the assistance rendered and the beautiful flower offering. Mr. Joseph Silvers Mr. and Mrs. Orvil Silvers Henry Silvers Miss Mabel Silves E.

L. Elarton and Frank Pettigrew were Wellington visitors Friday. E. J. Chambers who has been in Oklahoma for several weeks, spent Sunday at the F.

A. Ruse home. Bob Henderson of Roosevelt, was here last week visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Henderson.

Have you paid your telephone rent? All patrons paying by quarter must be paid before the first of March. Those paying by the month must be paid by the 20th of February, 1tc Mrs. Geo. Grove of Esther ville Iowa arrived here Saturday even ing for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Levi Cook and others relatives. Fine Entertainment The musical concert given at the Township Hall, Tuesday even Ting by Miss Ilomay Bailey of Wellington, Mrs. Margaret Stevenson of Wichita and Misses Vera and Fae Hamilton of Argonia, was one of the best given here for sometime. Each one of the ladies is an accomplished artist in her line. Those who attended were well pleased and all express their appreciation of the young ladies ability in the highest terms.

Checker Tournament The checker players of Argonia held a checker tournament in the Odd Fellows Hall Tuesday evening, the east side against the west side. There were six players on each side. The east side came out victorious in the contest. On Monday evening, February 14, at the A. Reimer home the "Rook Club" and their guests were entertained.

It was a "tacky" party and each one present came in tacky costumes, and there several elaborate dress displays and the new spring hats Were much in evidence. We had a very good time. Refreshments of doughnuts and coffee was sered by the hostesses. One who was there. Levi Cook, who suffered a s'roke of paralysis two weeks ago, is improving.

He is able to be out again now and walked down town for a short time Wed nesday. He is still unable to talk yet, except to say a few words once in awhile. Telephone Patrons Lest you do not understand the rules regarding the non-ring list. All subscribers paying by the quarter must pay their bill by the first of March. Those pay ing by the month, must pay by the 20th of each month.

Do it now, pay your bill and avoid being put on the non-ring list. 1tc Frog Pond Herman Barid spent Sunday here with homefolks. Daniel Pearce and family and aunt Lydia Pearce spent Sunday with J. L. Phillips and family.

E. L. Harlan is suffering from a severe cold. Mrs. Sellers, Mrs.

Watkins and Mrs. Stephens entertained about fifty of their friends at the home of Mrs. Watkins Monday evening. The evening was spent in playing games and music. Ice cream and cake was served and at a late hour the guests departed declaring the Valentine spent a good one.

G. H. Pearce and J. E. Pearce were in Wichita Saturday on business.

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Watkins were in Wichita Saturday. Mr. and Mrs.

E. L. Harlan, Mr. and Mrs. H.

L. McCracker, Anna Bell McCracken, Bertha Pearce spent Saturday in Wellington. Mrs. G. Pearce, Opal and Bertha Pearce spent Wednesday at McCracken.

Albert Stephens came home from Enid, last week where he has been visiting relatives for sometime. Earl Step hens and wife came home with him for a few days visit. Mrs. John Kenton left Monday for a visit with relatives in Kansas City. Mrs.

R. L. Bandy spent Friday with Mrs. G. H.

Pearce. Mrs. Geo. Heath came home from Arkansas City last week. She has been taking treatment from a doctor there.

H. L. McCracken and family Miss Vera Davis and Taylor John and family spent Sunday with Mrs. John and Johnie. Mr.

and Mrs. Jake Warner returned to their home at Nash, Sunday after a week's visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Levi SPRING All indications to an early springs, but Hicks says we are to have zero weather before February 27. But whether or not he knows will soon be seen.

We are ready to meet the spring doubts. Garden Seeds and onion Sets are all here. Our car of Northern Seed Potatoes are on the way. Early Ohio, Irish Cobbler and Bliss Truimphs. Leave your orders, $1.40 bushel for Ohio, and Cobblers, and $2.00 bushel for Triumphs.

$2.25 bushel for eating potatoes. Be sure and get your order in for these seed potatoes as we know our prices are as low as wholesale and we expect them to move out as we expect to sell a lot at Conway Springs. Our Spring line of shoes are beginning to arrive and you should see the big difference in price. Nothing left out but the prices. Come in and let us make you a new Born suit for Easter, the oldest line in town.

We sure can show you a large saving. See those new boys suits just in. Dress up the boys for Easter at a little cost. Bring in your eggs and poultry, we pay cash or trade, 6 times in the week 4 weeks and more each month and 12 months in the year. Our phone No.

is 14 and if you can't wait for 14 call 54. J. W. Achelpohl "The Father Of Our Country" Will Be Honored February 22nd, 1921. This Bank will not be open for business Nothing we can say in tribute to his memory could more fully express our feelings than those words which were penned by an English tourist on the back of an old photograph of George Washington: 9 "Magnanimous in youth; glorious in life: great death.

His greatest ambition was the happiness of mankind; his great victory the conquest of himself: bequeathing to posterity the inheritance of his fame and building a monument in the hearts of his countrymen." The Citizens State Bank OF ARGONIA, KANSAS LOUIS GERTEIS, President J. W. HUTCHINSON, Vice President GEORGE G. JURGENS, Director HENRY DELLING, Director Pumpkin Valley There will be a program and supper at the Albion school house Monday evening February 21, at 8 o'clock, under the management of Miss Hanna. For the benefit of buying a piano for the Baptist church.

Everyone cordi ally invited to come. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Young spent Sunday at R.

A. Hanna's. Hie Schon and family spent Sunday at the Geo. Wempen home, Mr. and Mrs.

Eli Wise and sister-in-law of Conway Springs visited with Hanna folks Sunday p. m. Mrs. Arthur Johnson spent Thursday p. with Mrs.

Robert Jones. Mrs. R. A. Hanna spent Friday p.

with Mrs. Jones. J. Newby was Wichita visitor first of the week. Paul Birkholz purchased a play er piano from John Cantrell last week.

R. W. Karnhan went to Kansas City Sunday where he is taking a course FOR SALE -Pore bred Ancona and Barred Plymouth Rock eggs. 15 for $1.00. T.

C. Holland. 2tp Mr. and Mrs. J.

P. Dall went to Wichita Tuesday to visit friends and where Mr. Dall is at tending Masonic grand lodge. Rev. and Mrs.

R. W. McQuerry returned home Tuesday from Grand Island. where they were called by the death of Mrs. McQuerry nephew.

Sam Scott went to Conway Springs Monday where he and J. W. Achelpohl are establishing a grocery store. Sam has been in the employ of Mr. Achelpohl here for several years, and their many friends are sorry to see Mr.

and Mrs. Scott leave this city, but wish them success in their new home. Undertaking The Undertaking formerly owned by A. Hartley will be continued by Miss Lou Hartley owner, but under the management of R. W.

Karnahan. Phone No. 79 or call No. 1. Answered day or night.

Arrangements for Embalming and Motor Hearse. 000000000000 To all A. H. T. A.

members Your are notified to attend a call meeting on the afternoon of Feb ruary 26, at 2 o'clock. Business of importance that must be attended to. So all be present. Henry Gentemann, Sec. A.

F. Pohlenz Pres. 19 3tp Special Notice Mrs. J. M.

Fulton was here from Anthony last Friday looking after her farm west of town. She is now the owner of a Willys- Knight coupe that she drove down from Kansas City last week. DR. MILO M. VOSHELL Dental Surgeon Bell Phone 127 Farmers Phone 29 Rooms 9 and 10 Stewart Building Wellington, Kansas Lewis Thomas Real Estate Loans Insurance and Collections ARGONIA KANSAS 000000000000 000000000000 Smoke Your Meat talk you into buying some other meat smoke as with these With Wright's substiutes Wright's Ham are all Condensed Pickle.

inferior Do Smoke not products let and and cure anyone do it .000000000000000000000000 not give the satisfaction that is obtained from Wright's. We have a nice, supply of both the Smoke and Ham Pickle, and if you want satisfactory results, would advise you to prepare your meat the Wright Way. Farris Drug Co. 0000000000000000000000000000000000.