The Alton Empire from Alton, Kansas • 1

FIRE AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM UNRIVALED IN IT OWN FIELD NORTHWEST OSBORNE COUNTY Volume 40 ALTON, OSBORNE COUNTY. KANSAS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1921 Number 35 TOE ATT TOM FM iwi, ii We Want Your Business Always THE FIRST STATE BANK 7Ae Old ant tflton, Kansas OFFICERS: R. H. BATES, President. C.

K. GLENN, V-Pres. FLOYD STORER, Cashier. DIRECTORS: R. H.

BATES II. A. STORER J. CRUMRINE W. K.

STORER W. D. LEMLEY C. K. GLENN FLOYD STORER JD.4Q Wolf Hunt Saturday, Feb.

2Gth There will be a wolf hunt next Sat- urday covering parts of Mt. Ayr and i I All Stars Won From Harlan The Alton All Stars have one more victory to their credit now the last victim being Harlan, who played here last Friday night, after the high school game. Harlan came with a reputation of being a strong team and a battle royal was expected. To still further blast the All Stars hopes, Roy Brent reported unable for the game, owing to injury sustained at Athol. But at the last minute "Hi" Heme came to the rescue and took Roy's position.

It will be remembered that Heme has been out of basket ball this season owing to a broken $15.00 To Colorado and Return 3,200 acres of fine farming: land, most of it only four or five miles from town, now placed on the market for immediate sale. Terms are one-fourth cash, balance 8 years at 6 per cent. This is positively a closing: out sale and will be sold in most any size tracts from $10 to $13 less per acre than land joining is selling for. We buy a one-way ticket; they return us free. Now, get a home while you can, stay where you are and pay for it and move when you please.

Two nights and one day is all the time necessary. I will go with two or more any time. BIJOU RANCH Simla, Colo. See W. M.

Forman for further particulars, tf Have You Noticed Woolley's Want Column? wrist, which is far from healed yet. Nevertheless he went in, and pluyed a wonderful "one-handed" game. Alton took the lead and kept it. The score at the end of the first half was 38 to We attended the big automobile show in Kansas City last week. The crowd was small during the first few days of the show but it was a very large crowd during the last three days The "freaks" are fast getting to be thing of the past at the shows.

The whole trend of the show was toward a more economical maintenance. There were still some of the "improvements" for the FORI) on display, but they were mostly selling propositions and had very little real merit. 8 and in the seend half Alton scored 24 more while Harlan was getting 16; SAM'S Bargain List Injured In Runaway One of the saddest accidents to happen in this vicinity for some time occured here Sunday morning when Mrs. Lillie Boland and two children, Carl and Zula, were driving to Sunday School. In some manner the tongue of the buggy come down, frightening the team, which started to run.

Having no means of guidance, the buggy lurched from one side of the road to the other, and then the tongue struck smething, throwing the buggy in the air in such a way as to throw Mrs. Boland out. This happened just in front of the Frank Payntei home. The two children were also thrown out just a minute or so afterwards, and the team ran on, completely wrecking the buggy. Mrs.

Boland was immediately carried into the Frank Paynter home, and at first it was thought that her condition was beyond recovery, but since that time a more thoro examination has been made, and we understand the physicians entertain great hopes for her recovery, unless something new develops. She sustained a severe cut on the head, and for some time it was thot her skull was fractured. Also her collar bone was broken besides many other bruises and scratches. Up to the time of the present writing Tuesday she has not seemed to have many conscious moments, altho she appears to rest well, and at times is seemingly Mrs. Boland is one of the most admired and respected women in our community, and it was a great shock to her many friends to hear of the accident, but all are rejoicing that such hopes are entertained of her recovery.

Carl received a broken toe, and other minor scratches, while Zula escaped with only a few scratches. Altho the accident was very bad, all are thankful that the lives of these are spared. western tier of sections in Rooks on the line. A territory of six miles square will be covered, with the northeast corner at Wm. Bales'.

All lines will start at 12 o'clock. Positively no rifles allowed. Ten to fifteen men per mile should be plenty, and if more appear for that space, surplus men should be sent to a weak place in the line, if same exists. All lines are to halt within one mile of the Chas. Haines place, which is the center.

When the halt is made, an automobile will visit the lines, ascertaining the strength of each section, filling in or taking away where it is thot necessary, then an order will be given for the final round-up. This hunt will be just what the participants make it, so it is up to each one to follow instructions as much as possible. Following are the Captains: North Line Sec. 14, Everett Cooley; Sec. 15, Asa Norris; Sec.

16, Jim Bull; Sec. 17, Ray Kimerling; Sec. 18, Grover Stillwell; next Sec. west, just over in Rooks county, Dan Worden. West Line beginning with the last mentioned section, and extending south in the western edge of Rooks county, the respective captains are: Ralph Busby, Worden Cooper, Will Whaley, Victor Hays, John Snyder and Lawrence Don.

South.JLine J3ec. in Rooks Co.j Martin Dieshner; Sec. 7, Otto Luh-man; Sec. 8, Gus Blank; Sec. 9, Geo.

Beisner; Sec. 10, Carl Miller; Sec. 11, Guy Hackerott. East Line extending north: Sec. 2, Wm.

Nagel; Sec. 35, Earl McEwen; Sec. 2G, Everett Hackerott; Sec. 23, John wander; Sec. 14 Clyde Wineland.

Stop! Look! Listen! Stop at our Service Station next time you're passing. Look at our Line of Accessories. Listen to what our patrons say and you'll be convinced that this is the best "lace to buy. Don't fail to stop at our Service Station for your Auto Supplies. C.

H. Bunnell PHONE 157. In the S. J. Hibbs Bldg.

Polarine Red Crown Gs We visited the largest and best paint shops in Kansas City last week and got the latest "pointers" for our paint shop. Also the latest in battery and radiator work. We find this the best way to keep our departments up to the highest notch of We have an option on an Acetylene lighting plant, which we can sell at a bargain. This plant is now in use, and is in good condition. Is suitable for residence, church or school.

Second-hand Gasoline Engines, 1 to 5 h. at prices worth the money. Several Vacuum Cleaners to close out at $1.00 each. Yes, we are still going to tell you that FORD cars will be hard to get Before long, in fact that "before long" is here riirht now. The larce dealers Watch this column each week.

ve buying up all they can buy, The factory is turning out twenty-five S. J. Hibbs Hdw. hundred per day now. We do not know when we can get more cars except on orders from now on but will likely know next week.

thus ending the game with a score of 02 to 24. Ray Brent was the big scoring machine for Alton in this game, altho each man registered a few points. Had an effort been made to do so, the All Stars could possibly have held the visitors to a smaller score, but when the victory was assured, our guards did not play back in the "safety and Harlan profited by this. The next game will be played tonightThursdaywith the Phillips-burg Legion Team. This team won a decided victory over the All Stars at Phillipsburg several weeks ago, but the All Stars think they are playing a much better game now than they were then, and have considerable hopes of nabbing a victory.

This is sure to be one of the best games played here this season, and there should be a good turn-out. Ever sinee the first of the season the All Stars have been trying to match a game with the Woodston Athletic Club team, and they now have promise of a game in the near future. It will possibly be remembered that the All Stars suffered defeat ut Hunter some time ago, under conditions which the team feels made a difference in the score. A short time previous to that, they defeated the Hunter team here, so a "rubber game" has been matched to decide the champion- KANSAS ALTON ship of the two teams. This game will be played at Portis on March 10, providing the hall can be secured for' that date.

Definite announcement of this game will be made next week. Our paint department is never out of work. 1 here is a good reason and you would know it too if you could SHOE SHOP see some of the work turned out last week. How about your car? flShoe repairing of all kinds IfShoes dyed. H.

S. Basket Ball Schedule Fri. Feb 25, Kirwin at Alton Fri. March 4, Portis at Alton Sat. March 5, Cawker at Alton We sold more new EXIDE batteries durintr the wast two weeks than we F.

M. Strange returned Wednesday morning from Colorado where he had gone to return with Mrs. Bert Campbell and son, Wendall. Mrs. Campbell has been suffering from poor health for some time.

expected to, by quite a few. All over O. G. GUTTERY I2f' will be buying hogs in Alton Friday and Saturday, March 18 and 19, 1921. C.

L. Tucker. line -t Liiu uliiu io wic lead. We want you to call in and talk to us about your battery troubles Free inspection and water. All Stars Basket Ball Schedule Feb.

24 rhillipsburg at Alton. March 1 Cedar Tigers at Alton. March 4 At Harhn. Our line of used trucks, cars and tractors was never better than now. FORI Dodge Ktudebaker Buick; Etc.

Come in and look them over. Mrs. Phillip Kelley was called to Kansas City Tuesday evening on account of the death of her father. Special Prices The FORD SEDAN is growing more popular every day, because every day the demand for the enclosed car increases in volume, and when you think ON that the FORI) Sedan, with all its comforts and conveniences an enclosed car, handsome in appearance roomy for five passengers, nicely upholstered, sliding plate glass win SPRING LINE OF WALL PAPER NOW ON DISPLAY Dishes dows which make it an open car in a minute or so or a tightly closed car that is dust-proof and water-proof ready foi service every day of the year, rain or shine, summer or winter, and then think that this car is lower in price than any touring car (except the Ford car) and you will not won der that we ask you to leave your order for a Sedan as soon as possible that we may be able to give you rea GIQSrf sonable delivery. Of course, you can II not forget that matchless and reliable mm Mai ii--jm- 9 TX tltTTCV "Ford After-Service" that follows every FORD car the world over al wo ways within arm's length a reliable We have just unpacked a large line of Plain White Syracuse China consisting of Dinner Plates, Soup Plates, Cups, Saucers, Pie Plates, Platters, Sauce Dishes, Oatmeal Dishes, which we will sell for 25c a piece; or a set of six pieces for $1.50.

This is the most durable china made in the U. and will stand unusually hard service; yet it is not thick like hotel or restaurant china. Ford dealer or authorized FORI) gar age that can tune up your car and keep it in running condition every day in the year. WOOLLEY IMPLEMENT CO. The House of Quality OSBORNE DOWNS O'You have all seen or heard of the great American classic on the stage, "In Old Kentucky." The picture realistically portrays all the tremendous scenes the stage could only suggest.

Everyone will be talking about it. Don't miss it At the Pastime, Saturday night. We have included in this line some of the latest and daintiest patterns, such as Scottish Imported Oatmeal and Embossed paper. We are in a position to satisfy anyone in price and quality. We have a few drop patterns that we are selling at a bargain.

TRUNKS We are making Special Prices on all of our trunks. Come in and get our prices. FURNITURE We will gladly compete with anyone in furniture, and will deliver it to you at their price. All of our furniture is new, up-to-date goods. John J.

VanScyoc Queen Quality Shoes Jeffras Garment GoHsard Corsets Merit Jewelry Eiffel Hosiery Munsingwear Bracken Shirts ft Ties Rival Hats for Men Kins Quality Shoes Owing to the fact that the route mail carriers had a holiday some of our correspondence failed to get in for this issue. George Pike and daughter, Miss Goldie, of Marysville, this state, came in Tuesday morning for a week's visit at the F. M. Strange home in this city. UNDERTAKING Store phone 155 FURNITURE Alton, Kansas Residence phone 95.