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HTV MESSAGE, HE Volume 12 PARKER. LINN COUNTY, KANSAS, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1907. Number 41 Goodrich Church, conducted by 14 years old class Gracie St roup his pastor, S. 1. Cullison, after won first prize und Jona -m which the body was interred in the Shinklo second, $2.00.

In the Goodrich Cemetery. boys riding contest Raymond He leaves a young heart-broken Hicks won first money, and wife, father, mother, brother and John Giflln. second, $2.00. 4-door key was found oq the (picnicgrounds Saturday a-nd left at The Message office. Owner same by calling for it.

The Parker Cornet Band goes to Blue Mound on the '2 1st of this month to furnish the music for the Old Settlers' picnic there oq that day. The day was thoroughly enjoyed by everybody present. sister and many friends to mourn their irreparable loss. A Friend. JULIA A.

TRUEFITT School Began Monday, II. Truefitt, of Mound City, is here this week visiting hi sister Julia A. Souircs. onlv dauLvhtprl The 1907-08 term of the Parker Mrs, G. N.

Vail, and family. Mr Truefitt is just recovering from a of William and Sarah Squires, school began Monday, and indi-was Morn in Ontario, Canada, Jan. cations point to a successful ncboyl 6, 1U2. Moved with her parents jear. A corps of experienced an.) to Illinois in 1855.

She was con-. competent teachers are in charge serious spell of tdekness. verted and baptized in December, and the work is moving off nicely, with the exception of quite a 1859, becoming a member of the Missionary Baptist Church at Mens ready to wear clothes in Black, Stripes and Plaids. All the latest patterns and stylos in prices ranging from $8.00 10.00, 12.50, 15.00, 10.50. Our Fall and Winter Goods Are Coming In.

Blankets nil sizes and prices from the cheapest to the highest. I can save you money on them. Heavy dress goods in Panama Voil, Brilliantine anil Wool goods, all the latest shades and patterns. Call and sec them bigger EVER ON OUK FIVE AND TEN CENT COUNTER 1 Make Leuell.vns your headquarters during the Old Soldiers Reunion, Sept. 18th, and 20th.

Plenty of comfortable seats where you can rest in a nice, neat, cool store, Drivo in behind the store and hitch your team at our hitch racks, then we will assist you with your butter, eggs, chickens, hides or anything you have to Ml, and pay you tho highest serious handicap on account or i pupils not being able to get text hooks. This difficulty, however' is not colined to Parker but in gen- Brunswick, 111. On December 11, 1861 she became the wife of Eli OBITUARY. WILLIAM II. HUFFMAN "William II.

Huffman died at his home a mile and a half oorth-east Parker last Saturday afternoon, Sept. 7th, of consumption. Deceased was born in Pendleton County, West Virginia, May 22, Truefitt. They moved to Linn eral over the State. The almost county, Kansas, in I860, where complete change is text books this year has been too much for the publishers to cope with and.

they resided until 1882, when they moved to Greeley, which place was their home until about a year 1836, went with his parents to they are far behind in their orders Illinois in the spring of 1856; and from dea'ers. I The enrollment the first day when the Civil War broke out he enlisted in Company "C' 41st Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He participated in battles at Fort reached a total of ICG. This ill of course be considerably increas-j cd later, many out of town pupils; having to complete their fall work before beginning school work. price of anybody in Parker.

Then will be a goo I time to buy your fall shoes. Henry, Fort Donaldson and Shiloh. At the battle of Fort Donaldson 31 mtrtean iavo mtltman 4 If i ii them, all kinds, they are Hamilton Brown, you know what he was severely wounded, but fought faithfully to the end of the The instructors are: Principal! space! tbe bp ago, when they bought a home in Parker and came hero to live. Shi joined the United Brethern Church in Greeley in 1887 and remained faithful member until her death, which occu red at Bethany Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas, at 8:35 a. m.

September 5th, 1907; Urenic poisoning being the cause of her death. Her husband, Eli Truefitt; son Bert Truefitt, of Greeley, and two brothers, W. H. Squires, of Butler, and Christian Squires, of Victoria, British Columbia, are the immediate relatives that are left to mourn I I 1 1 Ml SHOE II. II.

Cecil; Grammar Boom, Mattie Stachling; Intermediate, Bertha Barnes; Primary, May that means, "best Tho TERROR shoe for boys -Call for it. It will worn you and give you perfect satisfaction. Don't forget wo extend a cordial invitation to everybody to make our store your headquarters during the reunion. Stylo 1009 K9lV wnhJull Una.no Up, meckun I Stark. Prof.

Cecil is desirous that all first year pupils who have not entered school should begin next Monday without fail, or wait until the beginning of the second term, after the Holidays, as the Primary room is crowded and unless all get started together so many different classes will be re ner loss, uesiacs tneso sue win be missed by a host of friends and Price Owing to exposure there he was taken sick and was honorably discharged April 28th, 1862, returning to his home in Illinois. On Feb. 14. 1868 he was married to Deborah Montgomery in West Virginia. About one year later they- moved to Iowa, where they lived until October, then to Linn County, Kansas.

In January 1897 he moved with his family to Oklahoma, whero he lived until October 1906, when he returned to Kansas to visit his son, who is in poor health. At the age of 14 years he joined kink, ailiuir hoi. "Lnpir." To those who labored with her in her church work. She was a fervent, faithful Christian always ready and willing to perform any duty to further the cause of her blessed quired that good work cannot bo done. Master.

oo THE PICNIC Viewed from every standpoint, the United Brethern in Christ, and lived a faithful Christian until his Eight children were born to this union, four sons and four DOCTOR STOUGH TO RETURN HERE Dr. J. II. Stough, a pioneer citizen of Parker, who about two years ago removed to Lawrence, has decided to return to Parker and resume the practice of his profession here. The Doctor is here at the present time, having been daughters, Three of the daugh OB 'PAIR ters preceded their father to the Spirit World.

The four sons were at his bedside at the tirns of his death. The daughter, who the A. II. T. A.

picnic here last Saturday was a big success, and the "Anti's" again demonstrated their ability of successfully carrying out anything they undertake. The day could not have been more favorable had their President been given the power and authority to order up weather to hislike-ing cool enough to bo pleasant, and yet warm enough to please summoned here by wire Monday to consult with Doctor Vail in the lives in Oklahoma, was unable to 'Indiana's 'Success' be present. case ot 1. JYL, rarks, who is dangerously ill with Typhoid The funeral was preached at Walnut Grove School house Sun day, Sept. 8th, by the writer, and GRAIN --DRILLS fever.

Ho will endeav or to arrange for office accommodations whilo here and will at once offer his services again to his many friends the body was laid to rest in Walnut Grove Cemetery by his comrades of James Arthur Post No. ,300 G. A. of Parker. Samuel Redding.

ALVA CLOUD QOX those who had paid for the privilege of furnishing the crowds with ice cream and red lemonade. The only part of the program that was not carried out as had been planned was the address that was to have been given by National President Wall. This gentlemnn was unable to bo present, but his place was quite creditably filled by local talent, and from the time the parade began to form in the forenoon until the last strains of the orchestra had died away in the ball room at night there was something interesting and entertaining in this community. The family will remain in Lawrence for the present and until their daughter, Miss Martha, has completed her course in the State University there. Dr.

Stough is another believer in the future of Parker and surrounding country, and ho has many friends here who will be glad to know that his services will Alva Cloud Cox was born near Kansas, March 29, 1880 and died in the home in which he was born, Sept. 2, 1907. After finishing the course of study in the home school he attended the Baker University, graduating from again be available to them and that tne Commercial Department of he is to become a citizen of Parker doing all the while. The crowd that institution in 1902. again.

in attendance was one of the largest He was converted in 1901 while that has ever been seen in Parker. a student in college and became a Sped time is here and the harvest will not be what it should unless you use a good Grain Drill. MONEY SAVED in selecting the right kind of farming implements, fispeciiilly seeding implements, Price should ho of secondary consideration. An inferior Wheat Drill can in one day's use cause its owner a loss grantor than its first cost. Look well into its merits before buying one.

Wo wouldn't put up this kind of a talk if we didn't have good machines to back it up. But wo have two of the best made "INDIANA" and "SUCCESS Tane your choice. And the prices are right. Let Us Show You. Yours For a Square Deal and Value for Your Money.

In the contests for the different member of the M. E. church at prizes that had been ottered the following awards were made: Best decorated carriage, Mrs. C. F.

McClay 1st, $5.00. Largest dele Mayors Proclamation There being a vacancy in the office of Mayor the City of Parker, T. L. Nunn acting Mayor of said city, do hereby proclaim. That a special election be held on the first Tuesday in October, (same being the first day of the month) for the purpose of electing a Mayor to fill above mentioned vacancy, as per requirements of Ordinance No.

27 of the City of Parker. Signed Attest C. M. Grove, Nunn, gation in Lodge, $5.00. Lodge No.

377 offered a prize of $3.00 for the largest delegation, barring their own Lodge, so that also fell to Parker Lodge. Best double male quartette, Parker 1st, this prize was offered by Lodge No. 377, who Goodrich, Kansas, March 6, 1904, in which community ho lived an exemplary christian life until the Master called him home. At the time of his death he was an official member of the church. On February 27th, 1907, he was married to Miss Clara Parmley who survives him.

About the time of his marriage his health began to decline and all that a faithful and devted wife and friends could do for him was done but Death claimed him as His victim, His beautiful' life is 'worthy of emulation and his death was crowned with victory. He passed from earth with the full assurance of entering that house not made with hands. The funeral services were held September 3rd at 3, p. in the also barred their own lodge from seal City Clerk. Acting Mayor.

this contest. Mule colt, 1st, Frank Byerley, second J. N. Oakley, $1.00. Draft colt, 1st, Frank-Early, second Thomas Oakley $1.00, In the riding contest for girls 14 to 18 years old Miss Ella Hicks won first prize of ARE CO.

Orplia Payne has contracted to teach in District No. 8 tho coming fall and winter and will begin her work next Monday. Ethel Root will teach in "Red Top" District, east of Trading Post near the east line of the county. 0 $3.00 and Miss Lanore Lemon. second prize, $2.00.

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