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CENTERVILLE LE ECHO. School Supplies, Tablets, Pencils, Slates, Crayons, Pens and Ink, Sold at the Drug Store. VOLUME 1. CENTERVILLE, LINN COUNTY, KANSAS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER, 1, 1906. NUMBER 31.

OBITUARY. Edward Kohl was born in Lancastor county, in the year 1829, and died at his home, Kohlsburg, Linn county, Kansas, October 20, 1906, after a sickness of four weeks, aged 77 years. 6 months and 20 days. He lived in until grown to manhood, then went to the State of lowa, where he married Miss Mary Wanger. who only lived about five years, to this union two children were born.

In 1856 he married Miss Barbary came to Kansas in 1859, and settled at Kohlsburg, with the exception of two years during the dry years he has always lived on the farm where he died, eight children were were born of this union. Of the ten children born, eight are living, all but two being in attendance at the funeral. He was burried in the Oakwood Cemetery, beside his wife, who died a bout ten years past. Mr. Kohl was an old and respected citizen, one who came here when the country was new and it took hard work to get along.

The sorrowing children and other relatives have the sympathy of their neighbors and acquaintances in this, their hour of affliction. John C. Cannon, of Mound City, is a new came on our list for one year, W. A. Kincheloe has been having his bouse remodeled by Mark Irwin.

W. S. Campbell was in Wedgesday, brinigng in baled nay for J. C. Blain Mrs.

W. J. Fancett returned the first. of the week from her visit in Arkansas. C.

Blain will more his lumber vard 1.0 the ground west of Dr. Turner's office. Miss Daisy Kinchelve is visiting her grandmother. Mrs Perry, near Bush City. this week.

Mrs. Kinchelve. completed her 15 days as substitute carrier on rural route. No. 2, on Wednesday.

R. W. Dexter our Democratic barber. went up to Parker Wednesday night to hear Mr. Cannon speak.

Mrs. Kinebeloe's brother, Mr. Perry and wife departed on Monday for Los Angelles, to live there. Vote lor D. A.

Warren for Representtative and C. B. Doolittle for County Treasurer. You will make no mistake The- Teachers of Centerville Town; Strip eve -perfected an organization. An a count of their meeting will pear ext week.

Haley, of Mound City, candidate for County Clerk on the Democrat ticket was in our office for a short time Wednesday. He went to Parker, in the afternoon. John C. Cannon, of Mound City, made this office a pleasant call on Wednesday He is the candidate for Representat on the Democratic ticket. He spoke in Parker hat night.

The Ladies Aid Society will give a Pumpkin Pie dinner on Nov. 6. (Election day and an Oyster Supper in the evening it the Hall. All lovers of pie are asked to attend the dinner and then come and eat oysters in the evening. Do not miss either.

SCHOOL NOTES. UPPER ROOM, October 29, 1906. School has been very good this week. The class in Civil Government has resolved itself into a Senate and House of Representatives for the purpose of studying the process of law making. The work is interesting and the pupils take a great interest in the work.

"Elgie Kline was out of school, Friday on account of sickness, Ve hope she may be in school again Mouday. We are glad Lola Jobnson is almost ready for school. We shall be glad to welcome her and Leta back at school. Willie Cash is now back in school after a few days absence. The Literary work in school occured Friday afternoon.

the pieces rendered were good. The boys and girls are improving along these lines. Charles E. Clark was a welcome vis. itor at school, Friday afternoon.

He is the Democratic nominee for County Supt. Chas. is a good boy and a good teacher. His remarks were good. Those neither absent or tardy were: In 9th grade, Minnie Diehm, Willie Blair, Lee Johnson, Bertha Brandon, Pearl Brown, Clarence Johnson, Mable Mc Laughlin.

Preston Diehm, Ernest Irwin, Elma Lamb, Ella Shank, Ella Holt and Bonnie Hamilton. 7th grade, Floyd Kline, Erve Stahl. Ida Irwin, Daisy Kincheloe and Frank Kline. 6th grade, Minnie Kline, Cordie Dielun, Orvin Faucett, Oris Faucett. Harry Kline and Ray Johnson.

Card of Thanks. To our neighbors and friends who assisted us during the sickness and death of our father and for their words of sympathy, we are thankful. Mr. S. R.

Mitchell and wife, Mrs. Margaret Seals, Mrs. Emma Braden, Misses Lizzie and Mary Kohl, Mr. H. D.

Kline and wife. DISTRICT NO. 14, NOTES. School is progressing in good shape. Ernest, Lynch visited with us last Thursday.

He said that he would like to be with us. A fire was accidentally started on the play ground, Wednesday, by one of the pupils stepping on a match. Vernon Sutton was absent Friday. Ho was not well. Visitors cordially invited to call.

Larry Higgins, candidate for Sheriff on the Democrat ticket was calling on his friends in Centerville, Monday. B. F. Young was in town this week and left us a half gallon of tine home made Sorghum, for which be has our thanks. We can now have something on our cakes, providing we have cakes.

Comrade Lowe, of the Mound City. Torch, candidate for County Printer, (u the Democratic ticket, was a caller on Wednesday of this week, while on his way to Parker to a political meetint. Come again. Take the Echo $1 a Year. Ladies You'll Be Pleased.

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Childrens Union Suits 50c. Heed these hints and save yourself inconvenience. We Want You Here! NO PREMIUMS. SELLER OF ONLY RELIABLE MERCHANDISE. M.

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