The Western Star from Coldwater, Kansas • 1

tern VOLUME XXXV. COLD WATER, COMANCHE COUNTY, KANSAS, OCTOBER 11, 1918. NO. FOUR COMANCHE YOUNG MEN IN AND" ABOUT TOWN. Some Passing Events and Comments Thereon, by "The Stroller." DEATH CALL DURING PAST his utmost for the furtherance of every good cause.

We are so far without any particulars of his sickness and death. SLOW UP! Day time in the Sunday Rally schools. Some of these days the people of Coldwater will wake up to the need of enforcing the law in regard to on Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services were conducted from the Christian church at 2:30 p. by Rev.

J. B. Handy of the M. E. church.

It was a very impressive service, and attended by a large number of our people. Deceased was born in Tyro, on March 31, 1894. His age at the time of death was, therefore, 21 years, 6 months and 4 During the past week four Comanche-co. young men have been buried. That is a much larger number than has ever been recorded in the history of the county within the same length of time.

Two of the young men were members of the great National army and were doing their part willingly and courageously as good soldiers. Many hearts are now sorely tried, and a profound solemnity pervades almost the entire country during these days speeding by drivers of autos and motor-cycles, but probably not until one or more persons are either killed or badly injured. That there is almost daily violations of the speed laws any Good butter now retails at 45 cents and eggs at 35 cents. Tax-paying time only three weeks away. Wait until October 27 before you turn your clock back.

One farmehr near town is said to have invented a successful "hopper dozer." Of course you know what that is. body who is at all a close observer must admit. As a rule the speeding days. About 16 years ago he came with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Eph is done by the younger class of drivers, although some of the older persons are occasionally seen to go up when so many of our boys and others are on beds of sickness at their homes Schrock, to the vicinity of Coy, south of here, and there the family contin ued to live except fr a few years when they made their home in this city. Guy was well-known this and down the streets at an unwarranted speed. The trouble is that some drivers seem to get the idea that it makes no difference how fast they drive as long as there is, apparently, no person in sight. It is nearly always this very idea that leads to ac county and had, by his strict integrity and uprightness of character, won many friends. On December 31, 1917, in Alva, he was united in marriage with Miss Mildred Hadley, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Geo. Hadley. Guy and his wife made their home on the Schrock farm near Coy until about ten weeks ago, when he answered the call of his country and was sent to Camp Greenleaf, in the state of Georgia, going from Alva, Okla. It was found that his physical condition would not permit of his making long marches, hence he was Green tomatoes are becoming plentiful in the local market.

The making of chowchow, tomato relishes, will soon be in order. Stick candy now. sells at 40 cents per pound. But that doesn't prevent the "kids" from having a constant longing for candy. Probate Judge Cosby is not kept at al bursy issuing marriage licenses.

Don't be bashful, young men, about speaking to the judge about a license. Milk now retails at 10 cents per quart. The milk sellers are probably not becoming rich at the business, either. 1 Probably the boys in the army camps do not need to be able to talk "Spanish influenza" means, especially cidents. The law is very plain on the subject, and the fact is that there are few auto drivers who do not know exactly what the speed limit is.

But they take risks and dash through the streets and around corners at a breakneck speed faster, possibly, than they realize they are going, but too often it is no more nor less than carelessness or recklessness, a sort of dar or in some of the army camps. John Rowan Crawford. On last Sunday afternoon the people of this community were shocked to leam of the death at 9:30 a. m. on that day, October 6, 1918, of one of our best-known young men John Crawford at a hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Only three weeks ago he was on our streets in the prime of health and youthful vigor. Being within the draft age, he expressed a desire to begin at once preparations for actual service for the cause for which his country is now contending. Accordingly he -went to Ann Arboi, where he enrolled (only about two weeks ago) as a member of the Student's Army Training Corps, connected with the University of Michigan. He had only fairly entered upon the work of drilling and of study when he became a victim of the prevalent disease Spanish influenza. He was apparently recovering from that disease, however, when he took a backset and in a short time bronchial pneumonia developed.

His father started on Thursday of last week for Ann Arbor and reached there on Saturday morning. He found that ohn had Wn nlaced in a hospital and was re Tife Edison Tone Test is a Proof not an argument IT'S positive proof of our claim that Thomas A. Edison has perfected an instrument which Re-Creates the human voice with such fidelity that no one can distinguish between the singer and instrument. Yes, it sounds incredible. But before audiences totaling more than 2,000,000 people, great artists Metropolitan stars have sung in direct comparison with the New Edison and defied the audience to detect any difference.

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In the face of the frequent reckless driving about town, it is a wonder that there are as few accidents as there are. Here Camp Sherman, Ohio. Soon after he arrived there he took sick and his wife was sent for. For a time he appear "Spanish influenza" means, especially those who have had it. County Treasurer Griffith and Dep- ed to be getting better, but took a backset and died within a few days, Guy willingly answered the call for uty County Clerk Murray are about defenders for our flag, and to him, as to hundreds of others, it seems to have been decreed that they should give their lives while in their coun try's service.

Although he did not get to cross the waters, his devotion to his country was just as loyal and his sacrifice just as noble. His country and every one who knew him will ceiving every possible care. No special alarm was felt as to his condition until Sunday morning when a sudden turn for the worse was evident, and death ensued in a short time. With the body in charge Dr. Crawford re-himpd to this city on Tuesday and not fail to recognize his sacrifice.

Deceased had been a member of the is one absolutely safe rule for all auto and motor-cycle drivers: Keep absolutely within the requirements of the law as to speed, obey all road rules as to crossings, use reasonable thoughtfulness and caution and never take risks on the theory that "the road is clear, anyway," and then there is not much to fear in the way of danger or accidents from this source. SCHOOLS CLOSED. Owing to the prevalence of what appears to be Spanish influenza in our city and the danger of the further spread of the the Coldwater school board dismissed the schools on Tuesday evening for the remainder of the week at least. Every possible precaution is being taken to reduce the spread of the disease to the minimum, and all our citizens and those from the country, as well, are urged to co-operate in the effort. The principal thing, the doctors say, is to be sure that those who may be sick with the disease, or what may appear to be influenza, remain in bed until they are entirely well and not take ay risk whatever in the way of exposure.

We understand that the Protection schools also are closed for the week. Christian ehurch since he was 12 years of age, and he had lived consistently, always exemplifying in a burial was made yesterday (Thurs day) afternoon in the Coldwater cemetery. Funeral services were conducted from the M. E. church and charee of the pastor, Rev.

L. quiet, but effective way the best traits of a christian character. His mother died in this city about 18 months ago. Mrs. Bernard Stark, formerly Miss Bernice Schrock, is his F.

Abernethy. The large number of fripnda nresent at the funeral attest sister. ed to the esteem in which the deceas ed was held by all our people. John Rowan Crawford was born Warren Bratcher. After less than a week's illness, Warren Bratcher, died in Protection at 8:30 a.

m. on last Monday. He took sick the first of last week with what appeared to be some form of ready for the threatened rush by early tax payers, which begins on November I. A real old-fashioned cane mill has been operating down near the Oklahoma line of late, and a few Cold-water people have been supplied with sorghum. The price paid is 80 cents per gallon.

TO THRIFT STAMP HOLDERS. The parents whose children have been investing their savings in thrift stamps or baby bonds should bear in mind, and impress upon the children that these stamps must bo converted into War Savings Stamps before the first of the coining year in order to realize their value. Parents, teachers-and friends of the children will do them a great favor by impressing upon them the facts in this matter. Many, indeed, most, of the thrift stamps, have been purchased by those of small savings, and wo fear that many of them are not aware of the fact that these stamps must be converted in to the W. S.

S. before January 1, and it would certainly be too bad for the boys and girls to learn when too late that they had held their stamps beyond the date of redemption. We therefore urge parents and teachers to give this information out to the children at every opportunity. C. II.

Ilecht, whose home is two miles north and one and three-quar-, ters east of Coldwater, advertises that he will hold a public sale at his place on next Tuesday, October 15. Mr. Hccht's sons, upon whom he depended largely to carry on the work of farming, have nearly all gone into army service, or will soon go, hence Mr. Hecht finds it nerwary to do less farming. His sale announcement will be found elsewhere in this paper.

Kenneth Gilbert, Ileal Estate and Insurance. 3-tf practically all of the towns of the country similar closing action has been taken. It is simply a precaution which all reasonable persons will readily sanction. TO COMANCHE-CO. FARMERS.

A meeting of all Comanche-co. farmers and others interested is hereby called to be held at the court house in Coldwater on next Monday afternoon, October 14, for the purpose of considering the Farm Bureau question. Let every farmer who can possibly do so be present. Co-operation and propmt action are needed in this matter. Come and let us exchange views on the subject.

ROY GERMAN, County President. CLOSING NOTICE. On Wednesday afternoon Dr. T. H.

Crawford, county health officer, issued the following notice: As ameans of guarding the public health, it seems advisable to close all schools, churches, lodges, picture shows and other public gatherings. The public is warned against gathering in stores, postoffice, more than is absolutely necessary. People should not be on the streets more than necessity demands. These suggestions are made on account of the presence of Spanish influenza in our community. The above order from Dr.

Crawford seems to be perfectly justifiable in view of the fact that there are several cases of influenza, or what appears to be that disease, in town, and that new cases are reported almost daily. In bowel trouble. On Wednesday he went from his home in Valley-tp. to I Protection to fill out his Question Geo. McOonold, the local poultry and egg buyer, purchased 280 dozen eggs last Saturday, paying therefor the sum of $98, or 35 cents per dozen.

He also purchased several hundred pounds of poultry. He paid 17 cents per pound for hens. George says that we may expect that before long eggs and poultry will be graded principally with respect to size, and bought and sold accordingly. Mr. and Mrs.

Lon Ezell of Valley-tp. were Coldwater visitors on Monday. Their son, Earl, who had been attending school in Fairview, returned home on Sunday, because of the wide ppif-ad of th Spanish infu-enza in Oklahoma. He reported that there were 6000 cases of the epidemic in Oklahoma City alone. Send the Star to your friends.

naire and, incidentally, to consult a doctor. While in town that day he took worse and went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Johnson.

A high fever set in and he grew rapidly worse. The best that medical skill and loving friends could do was not sufficient to stop the ravages of the disease. One very sad feature of his sickness and death was that, owing to sickness herself, his wife was unable to be present. His death was a surprise to his numerous friends all over the western half of the county, as many did not know that he was even dangerously ill. When the news of his death was sent out many could scarcely believe it, and to all there came a keen sense of sorrow because of the untimely passing of a good friend.

Mr. Bratcher was about 33 years of age. He was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bratcher and was an industrious and honorable young man.

About ten years ago he was united in near Caldwell, on May 4, 1899. the time of his death his age was 19 years, 5 months and 2 days. He came with his parents to this city about 15 years ago and had since lived here. His education was received in our city schools. He was always an apt and obedient pupil and was well liked by all his classmates.

He graduated with the class of 1918. Last year he was captain of the' Military Training class in our schools and there showed special fitness not only for military service, but for all that pertains to the development of mind and body. Everybody was John's friend and hence his untimely death brings a feeling of almost universal sorrow among those who had known him. But there cannot but come to all the conviction, the consolation, that he gave his life in a great cause the supreme sacrifice for one's country and for humanity. It is indeed a high honor to be classed among the Nation's heroes and to be buried un'der the protecting folds of the Stars and Stripes and with every recognition by the government of our country that one's whole duty has been performed, and performed well.

John was a young man of more than ordinary promise. He had long been active in Sunday school work, was a member of the Methodist church, always took an active part the social events among the young people and was ambitious in his educational career. His passing away in the prime of his early manhood only serves as another proof that, "in life we are in the midst of death." To the family who are now so sorely bereft the heartfelt sympathy of all i3 extended. Guy A. Sclirock.

Guy A. Schrock died at 10:40 a. m. on last Friday, October 4, 1918, at Camp Sherman, Ohio, after a brief illness, the result of an attack of the prevailing epidemic, Spanish influenza, with complications. His wife was with him at the time of his death, having gone to Camp Sherman on Wednesday.

The body was brought to this city on Tuesday and burial was made in the Coldwater cemetery A BASE HEATER with no flues to clean Every Dollar a Silver Bullet Every dollar you lend your Government is a silver bullet and is just as deadly to our foes as our bullets of lead and shells of steel. Your Government needs millions of silver bullets RIGHT NOW. It is the duty and privilege of we stay-at-homes to supply them to the very limit of Our ability. Buy Liberty Bonds Sign up for all you can possibly carry. If ready money is not available at this time, sign up any way and pay for them on easy installments.

We will take care of you. Coldwater National Bank THE RIVERSIDE AER-DUCT THE NEW SQUARE STOVE marriage with Miss Emma Johnson, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Johnson of Protection.

Two children a son and a daughter were born to the union. They, with their mother, also the parents of the deceased and a brother, Oscar, survive, and to them the sincere sympathy of the entire community goes out in their hour of sad affliction. Ernest Fox. A telegram was received by the Odd Fellows lodge in this city on Tuesday stating that Ernest Fox bad just died at his home in Pueblo, and would be buried in that city. Er IfitSluCTj, flj Bams Slack, Soft Coal, Lignite or Card Coal mm TTin Aer.Duet it different from any other tfnw made.

Heats the base, equal to hard coal baas burner, by an entirely new principle. Burns cheapen alack. WiW dean ana steaaj ore, burnetii unolte and Hot blast combustion. Bums Hard coal equally well only hot bias) stove that Kill Circulates and purifies five times as much hot airai a base burner. Call and get an Explanatory Pamphlet nest formerly lived in this city and was well known here.

A little over a year ago he and his wife moved from Coldwater to Colorado, and there continued to make their home. Mrs. Fox died in Pueblo about four months ago. Ernest was a young man of sterling worth, always doing.