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Historical Society The Baldwin Ledger VOL. XXXI. BALDWIN CITY, KANSAS, FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 26. 1913 No.

6. IN THE SANTA FE SOUTHWEST Interesting Sketch by Fred Vandergrift in the Great Railway Publication, "'The Oldest College a' in er University, good old Methodist college in the good old Methodist town of Baldwin City, Douglas County, Kansas, began its fifty -sixth educational year September 15th. This institution, ganized February 3, 1858, and chartered by the territorial legislature nine days later, is the oldest college in the state. The high sounding title, handed down by the fathers is retained, but, really, the institution does not claim to be any more than a college. That is to say, it does not teach everything.

However, what it does teach is done thoroughly, and, since there are fewer students than in a university and, consequently, the instructors having more time to devote to them, individually, they make great progress in their work. In 1903, there were about 550 students of both sexes enrolled, and it is expected that the number will reach 600 before the first semester of 1913-14 closes. Students come from Kansas the great metropolis of mid-continent. They room in private houses, and board in clubs or in private families. They are not required to subscribe to any ligious creed, but they are required to attend chapel exercises regularly, and, naturally, since it is a part of the social atmosphere of the community, they fall into the habit of "going to church," as at home.

In social relations students and townspeo-1 ple mingle, and the only standard of superiority is the rank attained in college work and in moral conduct of daily life. "'Let him be a man first" is the legend written on the cover of the University, News Bulletin, and so the students are taught. Students are expected to come with good moral characters, and the institution does the rest. They come from town and country. Some are poor, working their way through school partly, and others provided for by parents; but all are on the same level of opportunity.

There is no snobbery, and papa's money never is paraded to cause envy or to afford good manners. That the college does its work well, is proved by the success its graduates attain in life. Not all get to the top, but all become useful and exemplary men and women. One of its grad uates is a senator, another a representaitve, in the Congress of the United States. The town is located on the Lawrence and Ottawa branch of the Santa Fe railway.

The railway traverses a beautiful valley, and the town is set on a hill eastward, perhaps three quarters of a mile. The center of the town is the college campus, Shaded streets and comfortable homes outlaying. The inhabitants of the town number 1,300, and the townsite is so circumscribed that farms come up to within rifleshot of the college. The college campus contains sixteen acres, shaded by tall elms and maples. The college edifices include five handsome structures, mostly of stone, and approached by concrete walks.

Occupying a prominent corner on the main street of the town is the Methodist church, just across the street from the main gate of the campus. The Presbyterians and Catholics also have churches in the town. The houses in the business district are of brick or stone, and the homes, large and roomy and set in ample yards, frame. The town has waterworks and sewers, natural gas, electricity, and concrete sidewalks. Liqnor joints halls, gamblers, or other agents of vice are not Ice cream and soda water are about the wildest diversions a student may indulge It is a wholesome community.

Life may be a bit slow at first for students who come from Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka, Oklahoma City, or other large towns, but soon they fall into it, and when a year's work closes, they separate with regret, looking forward with joyous anticipation to the fall semester when they may return. Miss Pheoba James Gives Talk Miss Pheoba James, a graduate of Baker, '06, now a missionary in Berma, gave a very teresting talk on Berma, last Sunday evening in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Miss James is a very smooth talker and she could be heard distinctly in every part of the church. She spoke of the customs, habits and characteristics of the natives of Berma and the great work that is being done among those people. Quite a large crowd was out to hear her.

Miss James has been in Berma for nearly six years and is at present here on a furlough. While here she is making her home with Mrs. Julius Smith. New Dental Parlors. Dr.

W. formerly of Overbrook, has opened dental parlors in the rooms over postoffice, occupied by Jno. Beaton. Dr. Beard comes very highly recommended and will, without doubt, receive his share of the dental patronage of this community.

Foot Ball Men Working Hard, Coach Gallagher is putting the football men through a hard work out every night in the way of running signals, tackling, and scrimmaging practice. Coach Gallagher understands how to put the pep in the boys and is working them hard. He is working out several new plays which he hopes to put in use before the season is over. The Baker team will be considerably heavier than last year as there are three men oh the team who will weigh 195; two who will weigh 170 and the remainder of the team will average 150. Around the three big boys, Coach Gallager is hoping to build a good strong team.

Devore, who played some last year, is showing up strong, and Preshaw is getting back in his old time form. Fast is playing a snappy game at half and the coach says it he continues to develop as he has been there will not be a better half-back in the state. Scherer, a Freshman from Topeka, at quarter, is showing up strong, also Scott. of Burlington. Stevens, a second team man of last year is showing up good at tackle.

There will be a strong back field. Fred Vandergrift spent in Kansas City visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. L. W.

Brigham visited in Lawrence Wednesday with her daughter and son-in-law. Mrs. Annadown of Rosedale returned home yesterday after spending a few days visiting with Mr. and Mrs. James Clark.

Ella Chappell Sleeper Ella Chappell was born April 21. 1862, at Carthage, Ind. Her early training, from a religious standpoint, was received in the Friends Church, or Quakers, as they are sometimes called. Her father being a minister of that denomination. After removing to California, she united with the Methodist church.

At the early age of seven years she gave her heart to the Lord and lived a consistent life ever since. Her education was received in the state schoods of Indiana, she being a graduate of the State Normal. In 1887 she was united in riage to J. W. Sleeper and came to Baldwin City to live, making their home on South Eighth St.

In 1903 she, with her husband, moved to Redlands, which was her home at the time of her death. Her illness dates back several months. She realized from the start that nothing could be done to effect a cure. But throughout it all she was resigned and cheerful, often talking with her friends and loved ones of the peace she had. Her favorite psalms which she often read and had read to her were the 27th and 46th.

Her prayer and wish was that she might be spared the lingering illness and suffering that uSually accompanies the disease with which she was afflicted. Her wish in that respect was granted to a great extent. At 2 a. Sept. 14, 1913, she fell asleep in Jesus, passing on to her reward.

The remains. were, brought by her husband to Baldwin City and intered in the Oakwood cemetery. A husband, J. W. Sleeper, of Redlands, two brothers, C.

C. Chappell of New York City, and Gurney Chappel, of Lafeyette, are left to mourn her loss. Mrs. Sleeper was a member of the F. A.

having joined the order twenty years ago. The remains were met at the depot by the fraternal order and the many friends and taken direct to the cemetery where a short service was held, conducted by Dr. S. S. Murphy, assisted by Dr.

Kester. Mrs. George Neff Dead. Mrs. Geo.

Neff. wife of Geo. Neff. trustee of Baker, died at her home in Kansas City Monday night. The death of Mrs.

Neff comes as a great shock to Baker University and many friends in Baldwin City! Mrs. M. E. Foster who has been spending the past year in Denver. is in the city visiting with friends.

The Christian Endeavor of the Presbyterian Church met in a business and social session at the home of Rev. Houston Wednesday night: September 24th is a day long to be remembered by Mrs. Nettie Shockey. It being her fifty-second birthday, a number of her neighbors and relatives came in and surprised her A six o'clock dinner was served, fifty guests partaking. Many pretty and useful gifts were received.

The Kensington Club met Monday evening with Miss Classie Kinzer. The new members present were: Mrs. George Liggett, Mrs. Christie Fischer, and Miss Blanche Talbot. The club also entertained the fololwing visitors: Mrs.

Earl Uhl, Miss Fay lard, Mrs. Ralph Jillson, of Topeka; and Mrs. Loy Johnson, of Horton. Light refreshments were served. DR.

WARNOCK SELLS J. T. Hand, D. D. of Emporia, Buys His Splendid Dental Parlors.

Dr. J. C. Warnock, wit has become a member of the faculty of the Kansas City Dental College and recently moved to that city, has, this week, sold his location and finely equipped rooms to Dr. J.

T. Hand of Emporia. Dr. Hand is a graduate of the Western Dental College of Kansas City and has had five years practice. He is married and will move immediately to this city.

Dr. Warnock recommends him very highly both as a gentleman and a dentist, and expresses the hope that the people of this community who gave him such generous treatment, will be equally as generous with Dr. Hand. Studio Opening. Miss Heath of the Baker University Art Department, will give an informal reception in the University studio next Monday afternoon, Sept.

29th. from 3 to 5:30, to the ladies of the faculty and the ladies of the town who are especially interested in art. Next Sunday's Services at Presbyterian Church. Sunday School will open at 9:45 and Superintendent Longwood will announce plans for Rally Day. At the preaching services, Rev.

Houston will preach a sermon for children, who will have the front seats. The church was nearly full on last Sunday and ought to be entirely full for the children's service. Babies are welcome. Miss Delta Waldron has joined the choir and is a great help. The Christian Endeavor society will meet at 7:30 p.

and after this service the pastor will speak on 'The Christian in the Prison." His experience of four years as chaplain of the penitentiary will help him to speak on this topic. Mrs. S. Eberhart is visiting friends in Lawrence this week. The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet with Mrs.

Kester next Thursday at 3 p. m. Mrs. Beaton will be the leader. Considering the rather day, quite a large crowd of farmers were in town Saturday.

Some were from quite a distance, coming from the Lawrence and awa territory. The paw paw crop, which broke all records last year, will be very light this year. There are a few scattered around on the trees which a good frost will ripen quickly. There are quite a few walnuts which have already gun to fall. Mrs.

Sadie Aller, Miss Blanche Talbot, and Mrs. Jennie McMillan attended the Sunday School in Lawrence Sunday. A program has been arranged by them for the Sunday School County Convention, which will be held in Lawrence in November. Professor Beiler will have charge of the Bible hour. F.

B. Hunt and wife, D. F. Sutton, Chas. Oshel, F.

B. Sutton, A. C. Turner, and families all visited the fair in Ottawa Thursday. They report the races good but the farm products were very scarce.

You can't Wave a good fair without some good corn and pumpkins. Baldwin City High School Will Have Fast Team. The prospects are bright for a very fast foot ball team for the Baldwin City high school. Much interest is being shown by the lovers of the sport and a squad of about 25 men are showing up for evening practice. Of this number, there are four old men: Cheney, Griffith, Wright and Holmes.

Cheney is captain of the squad this year. Earl Redman is working the boys hard every night and is introducing some new snappy' plays. The team will be lighter than last year, but hopes to make up for it in speed. The first game will be with Lawrence Oetober 4. in this city.

Swimming Pool Completed. Baker's new swimming pool has at last been completed and the dream of the University students has come true. The pool has been in the course of' construction all summer and has been somewhat delayed awaiting miterial. The walls are lined with asphalt and finished with white cement which makes a very nice finish. The pool was open for inspection Tuesday evening from 7 to 8 and a large number of students and townspeople visited it.

Pipe Organ Recital. Prof. Hans C. Feil. of the conservatory of music of Baker University, gave his first organ recital of this year last Wednesday night in the First Methodist Episcopal Church of this city.

The concert was, as usual. of high class and took well with the audience, who repeatedly gave applause. good sized crowd was in attendance. A silver offering was taken to help defray expenses Richard Randall and family were in Lawrence Sunday for the day. Dr.

Parmenter and wife drove to Ottawa Monday to attend to some business. Misses Estellt Northup and Maude Shaler of Lawrence visited with Mrs. Rhinely and other friends Monday. Mrs. J.

H. Sleeper, of Long Beach, attended the funeral of Mrs. Warren Sleeper, Friday. She returned home Saturday. The ladies of the Tuesday Afternoon Reading Club took their suppers and spent the evening at the sand pits.

Their regular aftornoon program was given and a very enjoyable time was had. Prof. H. J. Hoover, returned Saturday morning from Colorado, where he hag spent the summer in rebuilding his health.

He will spend the winter here. He appears to be very much improved in health from last spring. James Jones of Chanute, an engineer on the Santa Fe, has chased A farm four miles north of town and will move there. He is building a nice house on the farm, the work being started this week. Mr.

Jones is a brother-in-law of George and Frank Williams. Addison Ault, of Baldwin City, was here the last of the week visiting his sister, Mrs. Alex Kerr. It has been nineteen years since Mr. Ault moved from here to Baldwin City, and his sixth child graduated from Baker University this spring.

The oldest is in Los Angeles, California, and the youngest son will teach in Boston University this next year. Valley Falls Vindicator. MINISTERIAL RETREAT Two Former Conferences Will Meet for Two Days' Conference Here. Invitations have been sent out and arrangements are being made to hold two days' of conference and fellowship in Baldwin City on Oct. 14th and 15th.

The conference is being held under the leadership of Bishop W. O. Sheppard of Kansas City, and is the first of its kind to be held. It will include all the ministers of both the South Kansas and Kansag Conferences. In the conferences various matters of importance will be discussed one of which will no doubt be the endowment of Baker University.

It is the object to get change of views of the different matters and to completely weld the two conferences in one before the regular conference, which will be held in Chanute March 1st. In holding this conference it will do away with the holding of the district conference in the South Conference. There will be about three hundred and fifty ministers present during these two days but Baldwin City will have no trouble in caring for this number. Lodging and breakfast will be arranged for by the townspeople. The other meals will all be served in the dining room of the church.

No set program has, as yet, been arranged. New Baldwin City is to have a new restaurant. E. G. is here this week from Lawrence and has leased the building formerly 00- cupied by the Co-Ed.

for five years. It is Mr. Soxman's intention to put in a first class restaurant and eating house. He is having the building remodeled on the inside and will be ready for the opening about the middle of October. Mr.

Soxman was in the restaurant business in Lawrence for a number of years. He has rented the Mrs. Stewart property and will move his family here at once. Methodist Episcopal Church. The present week is being utilized as rally week for the Sunday School officers, teachers and special workers.

It is their intention to secure an attendance of one thousand persons for next Sunday morning. Every member of each department is being solicited to be in attendance. While an attendance of one thousand is i great aspiration, it is not too great a task. If the school can succeed in this enterprise it will be an inspiration for years to come. At the morning service at 11, the doors of the Church will be open.

The pastor will preach a sermon preparatory to the celebration of the Holy Communion, which comes the first Sunday in October. Epworth League will be at 7 and promises to be another service of great interest. A eight o'clock the pastor will preach the first of a series of sermons, "The message of the Pentateuch." His special theme will be the book of beginnings. The church has utilized many plans to make the services attractive. Lester Brown visited with his parents in Lenexa over Sunday.

Rev. Julius Smith left Saturday morning for an extensive leet ture tour. He will be gone about ten days..