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The Solomon Tribune from Solomon, Kansas • 1

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Solomon, Kansas
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Bra mm VOL. 18 SOLOMON, DICKINSON COUNTY, KANSAS, THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1915. No. 42. KILLS CHICKEN LICE AND MITES KILLS HOG LICE AND MITES CURES MANGE AND SCAB KEEPS AWAY DISEASE KRESO DIP No.

1 1 gallon makes 60 to 100 gallons. Sold in pints, quarts, half and gallons. The Solomon Drug Co. REXALL BEEF, WINE AND IRON Stimulates the appetite, helps digestion, in fact is an all around tonic. Your money back if not satisfied.

$1 for a full pint. THE REXALL STORS PRAISES RUNNING TEAM Joe Cadden, the popular engineer on the Beloit branch, was forced to lay over in Solomon Tuesday night on account of the high water, and while here took advantage of the opportunity and watched the Solomon running team of the fire department in a work out. Mr. Cadden was the man to organize the first running team in Solomon and naturally takes a great interest in their work. The first team was organized in 1884.

Ed King, Chas Chas. Whitley and Geo. Walton were some of the members who composed the team. Mr. Cadden took his team to Abilene and participated in the state tournament and they made a good shovying.

He had the boys rigged out in running suits and said the other towns made all naanner of sport when he brought them out in the uniforms. They called them "circus performers" and other such names. Said they were at a firemens tournament not in a circu3 parade. Mr. Cadden was elected chief of the fire department six different times during his residence here and was also elected president of.

the state association two different times. He is the father of the two per cent tax from which the firemen receive their relief fund. He dis While the girl is only 16 years', of age, she is well matured for her age. She is an adopted daughter of the Pettijohns and has been put under the supervision of the probate court here About three weeks ago she ran away from home alone but was found and brought back. A warrant has been, issued or the arrest of Rose who will be arrested for abduction or a more serious charge, as the girl is under age.

Abilene Chronicle. BAND TALK There is some talk of Solomon reorganizing the band. A few of the members of the old band, when approached Tuesday, said they were willing to do what they could to get such an organization together, and they should be encouraged in their efforts. Several of the young boys are anxious to join and there is no question but what a splendid band could be organized as the material is here to select from. We voice the sentiment of all Solomon when we say that we would like to see them call a meeting and perfect, the organization.

Other towns have their bands and hold weekly And it is needless to say that these'oncerts are. a great' drawing card. Farmers will drive for miles to spend a couple of hours listening to the music and it is a great pleasure for those in town to stroll down to the park and spend an evening in this manner. for both of them. Mr.

Aswell is considered one of the strong numbers of the Solomon Chautauqua which starts Sunday, August 1. RAN AWAY WITH A STRANGER Miss Irene Pettijohn, aged 16 years, an adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pettijohn of Enterprise, ran away from her home Sunday night with a strange youth about 21 or 22 years old. They left on foot some time Sun day evening.

The girl was found by Sheriff Hassler at 10 o'clock Monday morning at a vacant house six miles east of Enterprise. The man had been tip ped by some farmers that officials had been phoning along the line for them and he skipped. The girl said that he told her he was going to "hoof it to Herington" and catch a train from there. Herington officials were notified and are on the lookout for him. The fellow's name is Rose.

He came to Enterprise only recently and had few acquaintances. He claims a home some where in Illinois and has been discharged from the United States navy. He had no job in Enterprise. His outer clothing, when he left, consisted of a light shirt and a pair of light striped overalls. LEISTER GATSCHET On Tuesday morning at eight o'clock in the Immaculate Conception church, Solomon, Kansas occurred the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Leister and Elmer Gatschet, both of this city.

The impressive ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Horgan. During the service, solos were sung by Miss Isabel Riordan and Leo Green of Wichita. The bride was gowned in white voile and wore a veil caught up with lilies of th' valley The groom wore conventional black. Miss May Burns acted as bridesmaid and wore pale blue, and Raymond Leister attended Mr.

Gatschet. A wedding breakfast was served to the immediate family at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Gatschet Best wishes are extended the young people for a happy married life. Dr.

E. E. Hazlett, a prominent physician and old resident of Abilene, died Wednesday of last week while on his way home from Anapolis where he had gone to attend the graduation exercises at the naval academy of which his son is a member. Dr. Hazlett was quite well known to a number of Solomon people.

WILL MOVE SATURDAY Next week you will receive your mail from the new post office unless something unforseen shows up. Postmaster Lank informs us that he expecss to move the office Saturday tolts new location in the Roberts building. He says that patrons now holding boxs will be given the same numbers in the new office as nearly as possible. All parties holding keys to boxes in the present office will please deliver same to the postmaster. The lobby in the new office will be open from 6:30 a.

m. to 9:00 p. m. -l Manchester is going to celebrate the Fourth on Saturday, July 3rd. They are preparing for a big time.

A Needle in Haystack played his enthusiaar aad appre ciation of their good work Tues day evening by frequent applause. He was heard to remark that it was a dandy team and was certain that they would bring home their share of the money. ASWELL MEETS OLD TEACHER When James Aswell started to the little college at Arcadia, Louisiana, he was poorly equipped, he had no money, he was without friends, he was alone. He could study and overcome his lack of early training; he could work and earn money, but for a poor boy, a stranger in a college to get sympathetic counsel from a true friend is not so easy. He needed encouragement.

A young wotnan a teacher-took an interest) in young James; she pointed out the great possibilities that lay before him. She gave him encouragement a little thing for her to do, but a wonderful boon to Aswell. She was married shortly afterwards and moved away. Aswell left college to teach. Last winter, twenty five years after he had met this helpful teacher, Aswell was lecturing before a large audience in the North.

Just before he had finished his lecture he caught sight of what he thought was a fa miliar face. Pictures of his early school days flashed before him. He was recalling the friends whom he had known. Then he saw under the mask of a quarter of a century; and there before him was a teacher who had given him encouragement in the hour of despair. The woman, too, was proud to know that she had done something in directing, years ago, the thoughts of this spler.diJ man to whom hundreds were listening that hour.

It was a happy meeting J. A. Keeler says his son-in-law, P. S. Leonard has 80 acres of mighty good wheat on his farm southwest of town.

The heads are exceptionally large and well filled, showing from 50 to 60 kernels to the head. Mr. Keeler says they will start cutting it some time next week. National Bank is often no harder to lind than a dollar when you want one in a hurry. Annex a check book by opening an ac- count at this bank, and protect yourself from such annoyances in the future, Many accounts are carried at this Possibly we have yours, too.

We will serve you faithfully. fEEP out of danger: When you feel the GTT275 of your C0 A SCIENCE pointed squarely at you TAKE CAItE! Tour conscience is the fleet that is warring with your CARELESS HASITS, with your EXTRAVAGANCE, with your NEGLECT of the FUTURE. Ehe guns warn you. Heed them. OUR BANK IS AT YOUR SERVICE, Citii Bank The Solomon DEPOSITS GUARANTEED Member Federal Reserve Bank No.

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Years Available:
1896-1922