The Little River Monitor from Little River, Kansas • 1

11 SIR MOM TOR imm mm JJJU Rfl919. V. Q. Editor and Publhmb Vol. 34.

No. 28 LITTLE RIVER. RICE COUNTY. KANSAS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER A- Have You Paid Your Annual Telephone Dues? If Not Be Sure And Do So At Once- Every Dollar Due is Needed Nowl SAY IT WITH APPLES LITTLE RIVER WINS NOTICE! MAJESTIC Friday and Saturday, December I9th and 20th. Mary Piokford in "How Could You, Jean?" Queen of motion pictures in a five-act comedy.

Tbia ia a picture that everyone will enjoy. It is one we bad booked sometime ago but did not get to have the show. First show second 9:00. Clara Jennings, Manager. With the return of the miners to work and the present prospects for normal coal production, the rules of closing hours, etc are hereby cancelled, and all business houses, churches, lodges, and other places affected by closing order December 8th may resume usual hours.

The committee thanks all affected by the closing order for their oo-operatioD. C. W. TROYER, A. PATTERSON, PERCY L.

PERRY, Dec. 17, 1919. Fuel Committee. Of all the gifts that Christmas brings, a box' of apples is one of the easiest to select and the most pleasing to receive. Nothing rounds out the day so well as this aristocrat of fruits, and on Christmas of all days you will want only the highest grade appleB grown.

Washington apples are the most Belect of all. They are grown in the sparkling sunshine and clear mountain air, of the Pacifio Northwest, nature's ohosen apple land. We will address and forward a gift box with your card enolosed. It's the biggest gift for the smallest cost. Little River Ice and Storage Co.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN WILLIAHA. JODON William Augustus Jodon was born at Milton, Pennsylvania, August 2, 1831, and passed away at the home of his son William, twelve miles north of Little River, Kansas, December 10, 1919, at the ripe old age of 88 years, 4 months and 8 days. He. was married to Margaret E. Etzweiler, in Pennsylvania, in 1855.

Of their seven children, George, their eldest, died in infancy. The others are Mrs- Rachel Brumbaugh of Huntington, Mrs. Mamie Kreger of Neosho, and Elliott E. Jodon, Mrs. Rhoda A.

Crandall and William A. Jodon of Little River, Kansas. The family lived for a number of years at Millersbnrg, Pa after which, in 1878, they came to Kansas, settling in the. eastern part of Ellsworth county. In 1881 tbey moved to a farm near Little River, and Mr.

Joddn managed the Larkin store in Little River for a few years. He then farmed for awhile, and then retired from active life, living a short time in Topeka, Kansas, and then returning and residing I will be at Dr. dme HOSPITAL NOTES (Hoffman Memorial.) The dual debate between the Little River and the 'Geneseo High schools came off last Friday night, as scheduled, in Bpite of the extremely cold weather. Only a very small crowd was out to hear the debate between our negative team composed of Edith Smith, Hazel Reuhlen and Mildred Hatfield, and Geneseo's affirmative team composed of Wm. Em-ler, May Brown and Loretta Keboe.

The decision was unanimous for Little River. The judges were Dr. Ulrey. Rev. Moody and Mr Ed.

Lindell, all of Windom. Our affirmative team, composed of James Greenback, John Ayers and Orville Reuhlen, accompanied by Mr MoGill, went to Geneseo where they debated Geneseo's negative team The judges gave the decision to Geneseo by a vote of 2 to 1 This eliminates Geneseo from the County League and gives Little River a chance to try again for the silver cup- which, goes to the school winning the championship Watch Little Little River win the oup! All six of the debaters are to be congratulated on the way they handled and presented their arguments. It was the first debate for all of them, and tbey did exceptionally well indeed. CHRISTMAS GIFTS store at Windom, every Wednesday. Our stock of jewelry has arrived, and more jewelry coming in every day.

Come in and look our line oyer. Every artiole guaranteed A. W. Holmes, Watchmaker and Jeweler. GOODS SECOND-, Mrs.

Clifford Fry and son left the hospital Saturday. Miss Emma Barkell left the hospital Wednesday of last week. Born To Mr. and Mrs T. J.

Ruehlen. a son, December 12, '19. Mrs. Norman Jacobs of Hay Springs, Nebr, underwent major operation Monday Mr Jacobs accompanied her to Little River last week. Sergeant Major Alien ia not so well again.

John Clark is still improving. Mr. M. E. Dillon died December 12.

She waa afflicted with cancer. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williams December. 17.

1919. Some of the following will make you an ideal Christmas gift: Horse Blankets, Lap Robes, Harness, Guns, Ammunition, Wagons, Electrio Irons, Electric Grills, Gas Lamps, Pocket Knives, Cream Separator, Power Washing outfits, etc. Hodgson Implement and Hardware Co. in the vioinity of Little River for the most of the remainder of his life. William Jodon was a Methodist Heating topsy, cook stoves and ranges, oil heater, incubator, new and used typewriters on term to suit, iron beds, springs, mattress, sanitary cot, folding bed, linoleum, kitchen table, chairs and rockers, high chair, shoes, a few coata, washing phone, buggy, dresser, sideboard, wash stand, Bwill keg, scalding barrel, wringer, harness, small articles ee me for bargains in farms, lots and residences.

I have call for unimproved eighty close to town. ARTHUR V. all his life, in his latter years remaining rather closely, at home because of increasing deafness. Annual Bazaar and Dinner. While still in Pennsylvania he Methodist Church.

The Ladies Aid of the Windom M. E. church will have their annual bazaar and dinner in the old hotel building, at Windom, Saturday, December 20.Eery-body invited. Com. was lioensed as a local preacher, and also did some work as a local preacher after coming to Kansas The old church reoord shows he united with the Methodist church in Little River; by transfer, in Fresh Fieh and Oysters City Meat Market.

Home made lard at The City Meat Market. Try Invader Coffee 1 Oh sale at Famers Union Store. Time to Re-Tire I Buy Fiskl Little River Auto Co. We sell Reefer's "More.EggeV Tonic Davenport Clark Some choice residence lots tox sale! Sfee D. F.

Armstrong. Christmas Program and Box Social He certainly had reached a Yipe old age, living hal- -generation Buy your Christmas presents at the bazaar Saturday afternoon at T7ij a.uiu beyond the seventy years spoken of by Solomon as the usual period during which to live is a joy. God would have us remember our aged loved ones, not as they appeared in the years of broken and' trembling old age, but as they were when at their best. For our best years make us more than any other, and in God's own great ways He records all the years, not forgetting life at its best. The funeral was conducted by Rev Albert E.

Ayers, of the Methodist curbh of Little River, at the home, and burial was in Bean cemetery Deoember 12. Sunday School at 9:45 a. m. and preaching at 11, next Sunday, at our church. Let us concentrate on these two servioes, all being in our places, with every claw" full again, as on December 7th, when we had more than IPC in the Sunday Softool.

"Next Sunday is also membership day, and the Sunday before Christmas, which means a Christmas message. Epworth League at 6:45, and evening service at 7:30. On Christmas eve our Sunday Sohool will give its regular annual Christmas program. This is the first Christmas for five years when we have a real opportunity for observing this glad day. Let us make the most of it, and give the children the greatest Christmas they have ever had in real joy and happiness.

FRY CHAPEL. There was a fine attendance last Sunday at Sunday School and preaching. The churoh also is to have a Christmas program on Christmas eve, and a royal good Christmas time. The Ladies' Aid meets this week with Mrs. E.

R. Carlson, Thursday, the 18th. Albert E. Ayers, Pastor. a There will aCbristmas program box social At? Hope school ''iKuse Tuesday evening, Deoember 23.

Everyone invited to be present Lanora Russell, Teacbor. Pat Says, "Read our adv.l" For insuranoe see Armstrong 1 Use J. V. Coffee always the same. Sold by Bright's Store.

Sensation Coffee. Little River Mercantile Co. See Bean Morford for Millinery and Dressmaking. For Sale 1 One second-hand large Round Oak heating stove at a bargain Bright's Store. REDUCED PRICES on canned Tomatoes, Corn and Peas in dozen lots.

Little River Mercantile Co. Come in and see our full line of oil and coal heating stoves. Hodgson Implement and Hardware Co. Now is the time to insure your property! The Farmers Alliance Insurance Company, of MoPher- Card of Thanks. Through the columns of the Monitor we wish to express to friends and neighbors our sincere thanks for the many acts of kindness shown us, and for the valuable assistance during our; sorrow and bereavement occasioned by the death of our beloved husband and father.

For the beautiful floral offerings we are also truly thankful. Mrs. W. A. Jodon and Children.

Warmer weather again! rFprd for Sale 1 --Ed. Moore. 'Found Auto license tag. John Hardy. Ban is off on fuel but save it as much as possible.

4 Lost! Brown dress coat. Notify Clifford Rose. Choioe lfne of Gifts going fast! Baxter Novelty Shop. I Lost! A work Please leave same at Monitor office. Come to us for your nuts and candy.

Bright's Store. Wear Peter Shoes 1 You will find them better. Bright's Store. Mrs. A.

Troyer is still confined to her home with rheumatism Mrs. A. Clark is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Mock, in Manhattan. Mrs.

Amanda Sharp, of Sedg-wiok, is a guest of the Dunham families. Home-made comforters for sale Fine Ohristm gifts! See them at Bright's Store. For Sale! Round Oak stove, juit the right size to burn wood Store. Lost! A heavy truck chain northeast of town Finder please notify Clifford Gregg. Found! Small purse containing money.

Also two gloves, not mates. Monitor office. Walter Calhoun came in from Sylvia Monday to-visit his mother and other relatives andVriends. If you "rant to hear her say, "Just what I wanted!" give her a Kodak bought at Baxter's Novelty Shop. If the one you want to please already has a Kodak, get an album, a tripod, or a carrying case at Baxter's Novelty Shop.

Community Piste is the aristocrat of the table. We have it in all the latest designs and patterns Edwards-Sohlberg Co. Make your boy or girl feel the real Christmas spirit by giving them a Coaster Wagon, a pair of Skates, a Flexible Flier Sled, a Horsie Toddler, a Kiddie Kar, or any one of our valuable presents for the younger members of tbe family. Edwards-Sohlberg Co. it For Comforters, Blankets and Cotton Batts for cool weather, see Little River Mercantile Co.

Anti Freeze or Alcohol oost only a dollar or two. But how about a new radiator? Little River Auto Co. TIME TO PAY UP! All parties indebted to me are earnestly requested to call and settle. M. F- Ramage.

Our line of Community Silver is complete in every respect. Come in and let us ahow you some of the beautiful gift sets we have Edwards-Sohlberg Co. POWER WASHERS! Nothing is more appreciated at this season than a good power washing outfit. We invite you to our store to select a gift that will be appreciated all the year Hodgson Implement and Hardware Co. NOTICE! Since finding one of my 8-year-old mules dead in my pasture from having been shot through the head, I positively forbid hunting or trespassing on any of my farms, under penalty of the law.

I am somewhat hot under the collar and mean busi-nets John Hardy. The lady of the house always appreciates new cooking utensils. Investigate our oomplete line. Edwards-Sohlberg Co. Miss Mary Crumm, daughter of Mr and Mrs.

0. J. Crumm, formerly of Little River, was united in marriage to Mr. May-ford P. Beller, November 22,1919, at Kansas City, Mo.

Many Little River friends will join the Monitor in extending hearty congratulations to the happy couple who are now at home at 8912 East 18th St Kansas City, Mo. LAP ROBES! What makes a better Christmas present than a good Lap Robe? We have a dandy good line. Call and let us show them to you. Hodgson Implement and Hardware Co. eon, will treat you right.

See their agent for full information. D. F. ArmstroDg. The Fitz Overall, for men and boys, at The Mercantile.

Ball Brand, Regular, and Four-buckle Arties, in oloth or all rubber. Our supply is limited. Buy yours now! Little River Mercantile Co. Bring in a hide aod get a good fur robe or coat made. City Meat Market.

80LID COMFORT Slippers for Ladies and Gentlemen. Little River Mercantile Co STOVES 1 Cool weather is here and wo have the stoves to make you oomfortable Hodgson Im-pi men and Hardware Co. Farmers Alliance Insurance Co. D. F.

Armstrong, Agent. CORNSHELLERI We have a good four-hole Marseilles corn-heller to sell at a bargain. Hodeson Implement and Hard- i Congregational Church. The sermon for the children next Sunday will be on Luke 2-11. Let the parents look this up and teaoh the children to recite it.

The bazaar given by the Doroas Society was a great success. It is a pity they could not serve refreshments. The proceeds would have been muob more. The union Sunday School was a great inspiration. How would it be to have one onoe a quarter? It would keep alive the spirit of unity.

We are thinking of giving a pageant Christmas eve. No one should miss it. It brings out the true idea of Christmas beautifully. The Fellowship class meets with the pastor Wednesday at his home. Everyone is requested to be present.

J. H. Conk, Pastor. Buy your lard at The City Meat Market. Lost! Fur laprobe in Forest Home neighborhood.

W. Fail. When in need of a loan on farm or city property call on D. F. Armstrong, Christmas Trees! We have a few nice Christmas trees left.

Bright's Store. Come in and let us change that tire this oold weather. Little River Auto Co. Wanted! Plain sewing to do by Mrs. A.

W. Holmes. Children's clothes a speoialty. The joy of getting a Kodak for Christmas and then the fun of using it that day and all the days to come Baxter Novelty Store. POWER WASHERS! As oool weather comes there is more washing to do.

Let us supply you with a power outfit to do it with. Hodgson Implement and Hardware Co. Mrs Charles Henney has been suffering much with eye trouble and was taken to Wichita Monday to reoeive treatment from Dr. Dorsey, noted eye specialist. ware Co.

For oity property see D. F. Armstrong. Wanted I Competent girl for general housework; three in family. Address Mrs.

C. F. Mingen-back, 1119 N. Walnut Mo-Pherson, Kans or call for per sonal interview. A Nice Christmas Present I One of those nobby bats; your choice $1 98.

Bean Morford..