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34 THE LEWIS PRESS VOLUME 1, NUMBER 42 Sylvester Rainbolt Was born in Davis county Iowa a the 12th day of November 1851 and died at the old home near Garfield, Kansas on the 10th day of December 1919, being 68 3 years old He was married to Miss Anna King in 1883 and to this union ten children were born, six sons Ernest, Ira, Clyde, Glen, Burr, and Cecil and four daughters Mrs. Carry Nystrom, Mrs. Iva Pretter, and Misses Lenore and Elsie Rainbolt. All the children are living except Glenn who died in the Vancoover Brakers, Vancoover, Washington. Mr.

Rainbolt came to Kansas in 1897, moving to the present home near Garfield in 1909 where he has since made his home. Services were held in the Congregational Church at Garfield, Kansas and interment made in the Garfield cemetary. Card of Thanks We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all friends and neighbors for the many kindnesses shown us during the sickness and death of our loved one and for the beautiful services and remembrances in this sad hour. Rainbolt family. Win Second Place It will be reinembered by the members and friends of the Christian Church that we were in the Summer Slump Campaign of the Lookout and made somesplendid records for our Bible School in the way of attendance, and increased interest all along the line.

This Campaign was conducted on two points-1 the highest per cent of attendance based upon the average attendance the first five months of the year; for the Lewis Christian Bible School this was 110. It can be seen that this was no small task for the hot summer months of July, August and September. 2. On the most original and unique plan well written up in a 2000 word manuscript at the close of the contest. Well the long looked for award has been announced and made and credible mention given other schools that made second and third rank.

It is no small matter for our little country Bible Schools in towns the size of Lewis to be ranked with the biggest schools in America. For almost two hundred of them were in this Campaign from the Long Beach First with one thousand attendance to Hutchinson, Kansas and Battle Creek Michigan in towns and cities from twenty five hundred to one hundred thousand population. We feel it a great honor that in the Decision of the Judges, while Malden, Missouri, a Bible School in a town of twenty five hundred received first place, the rank of Second mention was given to the Christian Bible School of Lewis, Kansas with Albia, Iowa third. The Judges were five of the biggest National Bible School Workers in our Brotherhood Some of the outstanding facts in, the Campaign for the Lewis School are worthy of mention here. Basing our attendance upon the five months average of one hundred and ten we more than maintained our 100 per cent.

We had an average attendance for the three summer months of 129.9 which made us an average per cent of 117.6. We wish especially, to call attention to the advertising plan which our school used through this Campaign. On page six of this weeks Lookout also will be found two that are copies of those used by our school. No one can doubt but that our advertising paid and was the key to our Summer Slump Campaign. The original Recording Device and plan used by our school and the thorough organization of every unit for this Campaign did much to keep up the interest for three long hot months.

These plans and special features have been commended all over our own State. Many Pastors and Superintendents have written for the plans and to borrow some of the material which is proof enough. The loyalty of the school throughout is to be highly commended and we wish to thank all for helping to make this splendid record and bring this honor to our School. We can do bigger things than we have ever done in the past and this ought to lend encourgement for any and all worthy moves. LEWIS, A son was born to Mr.

and Mrs. S. W. Elkins Wednesday December 17th. Mrs.

J. M. Bertsche and children came from Hutchinson Thursday for a few days visit with Mr. Bertsche. A few fine Plymoth Rock cockerals for sale.

Mrs. C. W. Radcliffe. Phone 37 Lewis Kansas.

adv. The Ephworth League gave a social Monday evening at the home of Roxie Sweeney. The evening was spent with games and other social diversions. A fine time is reported by all. The January Columbia Records are in.

So are the Victors. "Casey Jones" and "Steamboat Bill" sung by Irving and Jack Kaufman is immense. Then there's that great hit, "Tell me" and sung by the great hitter Al Jolson -and my yes a dozen more just as good. You should hear "Oh what a Pal Was "Hello and say you can't beat that beautiful melody, "Golden Gate Open For Get in line with your friends and visit the "palace of Look to us for the latest in sheet music piano rolls and Victor and Columbia records. If you want a violin, guitar, ukelele, mandolin, banjo, jews harp, mouth organ, grind organ or any kind of musical instrument, you can't find a better line than the Lyon and Healy and Burgleisen instruments, which we can fusnish.

"'The Music Shop" Hemphill Seed House. adv. Lewis, Kansas Give your boy a Brownie Camera $3.33 up. adv. Lewis Drug Co.

The Fighting Americans At High School Auditorium Monday, Dec. 22 At 8 P. M. $1.50 PER YEAR Hearing December 23 The following letter was received by L. P.

Weaver, Secretary of the Commercial club. Dear Sir: 'We have this date received notice from the Public Utilities Commission that the commission has determined it has jurisdiction in the case, of the Kinsley Light and Power Co. and fixing December 23 as a date for presenting testimony in the matter. Please kindly advise us what further action your organization, and the Council, desire to take, Our judgement is that Mr. Moe will be able to make such a showing as will cause the Commission to grant.

him increased rates; and the Council must determine whether they desire to go to the expense of combating that question. If they desire to do so, then they should prepare their evidence at once, and be ready to attend on the date specified. If they do not they can await the decision of the Comission, and if dis-satisfied, can bring action in the District Court of Shawnee County to enjoin the rate; and in that case can still take advantage of the legal question raised by us, viz: that the Commission has no jurisdiction. Kindly advise us at an early date, as there is little time to Yours truly, Osmond, Cole and Kelley Has the Public Utilities Comission jurisdiction in the event of granting A. L.

Moe a raise i in rates for electric lights? This may have to be proven through the District Court of Shawne county. In the above letter from Judge Cole it will be noted that a hearing has been set for Decmber 23 before the commission. In the event that Mr. Moe is granted a raise the city coun cil and commercial club may take the matter into the District Court to determine if the public utilities have jurisdiction in determining the rates. Objection is raised by many patrons for the poor service at present prices and with an increase in rates many have stated that they would discontinue using electric lights.

Why not the city vote bonds for its own light plant which is the only satisfactory way the city will ever have an efficient service and secure light at a medium rate. If we are compelled to pay an increase at present it might only be a matter of a few months until Mr. Moe will feel that another increase is necessary and by applying to the public utilities be granted another raise If our citizens would unionize in the matter of discontinuing using the service furnished by the Kinsley Light and Power Company if rates were increased, it would, be safe to say that the increase. asked would be annulled. Just arrived for Christmas 50 Popular Copyrights all gond ones.

adv Lewis Drug Co. Mrs. Jennie Hainer and son of Greensburg visited with Mrs. Limper and daughters over Sunday. Grover McLean received a mess.

age last Wednesday of the death of the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robertson of Ft Cobe Oklahoma Mrs. Robertson is a sister of Grover's and has a large number of friends here who extend their deepest sympaty, Death was caused by diphtheria. Harry Bridges ordered the Press sent to his father at Long Beach California.

Mr. Bridges many friends will be glad to know that he is getting along nicely and feels that the change has been a great benefit to his health. In Western League At a meeting on Saturday, December sixth the following shedule was arranged by the different coaches of the schools and is known as the Western League. This will insure the people here of seeing some very good basket ball games. Dec.

12 Lewis at Larned. Dec. 19 Cimarron at Lewis. dies Jan. 2 Garden City at Lewis.

Jan. 3 Lewis at Belpre, boys and girls. Jan. 10 Larned at Lewis. Jan.

16 Kinsley at Lewis, boys and Jan: 17 Lewis at Dodge City. Jan. 23 Lewis at Garden City. Jan. 24 Lewis at Cimarron.

Jan. 30 Lewis at Kinsley, boys and girls. Jan. 31 Spearille at Lewis boys and girls. Feb.

7 Dodge City at Lewis. Felix 13 Great Bend at Lewis. Feb. 20 Lewis at Spearville, boys and girls. Feb.

21 Lewis at Great Bend. From Mrs. Brower The following letter was received from Mrs. Eloise Brower formerly of Lewis but is now at Citronelle Alabama. "Iam asking you to send our old home paper to our son Murray.

As Brower, who is now located on horse ranch in Hamilton Co. Kan. about twenty miles from Syracuse. He thinks the change an improvement over the dairy farm in N.Mex. though he liated to dispose of his herd of Holstiens.

Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Brower and daughter Edith and relatives from Iowa are moving to.

Citronelle Ala, the health resort of ever-blooming roses, thirty-three miles above Mobile. Their daughter Mrs. John A. Hurt and family have lived in Cit: ronelle two years and find the climate and society every thing that could be desired. Four of our party were in Meri-1 dian Mississippi the night of the seventh of December when part of the 10.10 inch rain-fall flooded the streets.

Our train was five. hours late. Atlanta papers report the heaviest rain-fall in forty years. No water standing on this high rolling land. Coldest temerature of the winter was the night of ber thirty-three above zero several hours.

So we still have our roses. The emigrant car of G. B. Hurt arrived -from Salisbury Missouri; Monday night in the storm. Hurt Brothers had head of Aberdeen-Angus cattle, breeding stock in car, which they felt compelled to leave there all night out of the storm.

The teams belonging to the old people were unloaded and placed in shelter. House-hold goods now all out and Grant Hurt Jr. and Jimmie Hays Spence have driven a fine team out hunting. A southerner's sport. Grant Jr, is a soldier boy recovering from shell shock.

I hope Lewis people will be enjoying as pleasant weather the first of May as we have now. Eloiose W' Brower. We carry a full stock ot flash lights, batteries and parts. adv. Rouse Hdw.

Imp. Co. Everyone is rejoicing over the fact that the fuel ban has been lifted. Not so much because they may use longer hours but the fact that coal may be had. Lewis received a car last Wednesday and was delivered to those most in need At no time was the coal situation considered real serious here nearly everyone having some coal on band Obituary Raymond Harrison Rumsey was born in Edwards Country Kansas, January 25th, 1892.

Departed from life at Manitou, Colorado Decem15th. 1919. Age twenty seven years ten months, seventeen days. He was next to the youngest son J. Rumsey who prededed him the grave September 12th 1919 Grief over the death of his Father coupled with diabetes brought on a.

hurried end after being in bed only two days. He was united in marriage to Ethel Vera Postlethwaite on Sepember 12th 1915. To this union were born two children, Evelyn age three. and Dorothy age five months. Besides leaving his devoted wife: and daughters to mourn his loss, he leaves his loving mother four brothers three sisters and hosts of friends.

Ray as he was generally known united with the Methodist. Church at Kinsley three years ago, and has followed the teachings of his Creator who has taken Ray to a place that has been prepared for him across that Great Beyond from whose shores no traveler returns. Miss McNamara who is at the head of the nurses training class here reports that she has received word from headquaters urging the need of prompt attendance this work. This is a community work and should have the hearty support of everyone. It is not a difficult matter for some to criticise using as an agurment that this work will never be used, but this is a mistake.

This, work is being outlined by Miss -McNomara in such a manner that it cannot but help every woman Miss McNamara states that doctors as well as ministers, are urged attend class periods When possible. We still have a complete line of Kodaks and Albums. We can give you a good bargain in either adv. Lewis Drug Co. Nicely Situated Bert Allen has received a letter from his son, Clifford that he bad arrived safely in Turtle Creek Pennsylvania and that he entered OD school duties on Monday.

Clifford was one of the graduates of our high school last year and the splendid record that he' carried through his school work here is evidence that he will make a success of his line of work he has chosen, that of Like most boys who are at a distance from home he well appreciates a letterfrom his friends here, his address being Pennyslvania Avenue Turtle Creek Pennyslvania. If our readers wilt Overlook the fact of not having the Press up to its usual standard this week we shall try from' now on to make it the newsy sheet, you like to have come to your hohie We have a very good excuse to offer this week. A ten pound baby girl arrived at the home of the Press family on MoDday and the editor just had to become acquainted with the little lady Grange Notice All members of Grange No. 1735 are requested to be present at our regular meeting December 20th 0. 0.

Hall at 2:30 P. M. Election of officers for the coming year and other important business is necessary. C. M.

Huckstep Sell us your Cream. We are making up a mailing list of farmers selling cream, and intend to mail out cream prices, wheuever there is a change in price. Ask to be placed on this. Mist. We buy.

Cream for the largest creamery company 'in existence, doesn't it Stand to reason that we can always pay best prices? Hemphill Seed House adv. Lewis, Kansas Ralph Simpson was a St John visitor the latter part of last week. Everybody Has Time exactly sixty minutes to every hour and twentyfour hours to every day. And as there is industrious people who employ their time to the best and fritter theirs away, SO there are actiue and dollars. Dollars deposited in our.

Certificates of Deposit work day in and day out incessantly -piling up interest for their owners. Are YOUR dollars busy? The First National Bank Lewis, Kansas LAST CALL Have you done your Christmas Shopping? Only a few more days till Christmas. LEWIS DRUG CO. AN.