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8-116 Butler READABLE NEWS IN READABLE FORM. PAY HONEST DEBTS AND BE HAPPY. mm Volume X. No. 51 LEWIS, KANSAS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 1914.

Annual Dramatic Festival. Local News Iteriis Randel-Eggleston Miss Cora Randel and Mr. Ells The Second Annua) Arkansas Valley Dramatic Festival is to be given at Kinsley, August 21, 22, worth fcjggleston were united in marriage, Friday, July 31st at Kinsley, Kansas, by Probate iliar surroundings. That habit coupled with a character noted for industry, honesty and economy have proven her ability and to manage the business affairs of life. In her young womanhood she joined the Presbyterian church in Ohio, arid later was affiliated with that church in Lamed, Kansas.

She was one of a fam 24 and 25. when Shakespeare's rollicking comedy, "As You Like It." will be presented by an n- Board' and room at private house. Inquire at this office. 51 tf Chas. Ward has installed new fixtures in his barber shop this week.

Jas. Cross was a business visitor in Wichita the first; pf the, week. Misses Mary and Anna Thomp 1 ormous conmanv of two hundred Judge Blanchard. Mr. and Mrs.

Clarence King accompanied them over to Kinsley. Miss Randel is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. -Henry Randel who live south of town, persons. Itwill.be the largest and most elaborate production ever made in the state.

The ner- YOUR CHILDREN! You cri send your littie ones to our store and feel assured that they will receive as prompt and courteous attention as you would yourself. There is no "Loafing" at our store and children sent here on errajids will not come in contact with anything objectionable. When very young children are sent jt is well to send a written carder. Jackson Mercantile Co. Telephone No.

10 ily of eleven children, many of son of route one were shopping in Lewis Tuesday. Ray Jenkins was a busines's visitor in Kinsley between trains yesterday. formance will given, at the new Meadowbrook Theatre. This is an outdoor "playhouse" of great beauty which the citizens of Kinsley are erecting this year as a permanent house for the festival which became a widely known institution in the short grass countrj resembling in interest the musical peitformances The W. C.

T. U. will meet Fri day afternoon at 2 o'clock with Mrs. Aupperle. 4 and is a young woman of ability with a host of friends.

Mr. Eggleston is the. oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Eggleston southeast of Lewis and is engaged in farming.

They will make their home on the Randel farm. A number of friends were invited in to spend the evening on the return of Mr. and Mrs. Eggleston from Kinsley and a very pleasant time was enjoyed. Ice Cream and Cake were served.

The Press wishes to join with the many friends in extehding congratulations and best wishes. whom reached advanced age, and is survived by one brother living in Ohio, a' sister in California, and quite a number of the younger generations, widely scattered. One niece, Mrs. Biser, of Lewis, was present in her last illness and other times, to give relief from, her sufferings. In July 1869, she became one of the family of Henry W.

and Lucinda Corner near Marietta, Ohio. When the family came west during the early settlement of this country in March, 1879, she came leaving every relative in Ohio and with her advent into the Corner family Joe Crouch of Dodge City was 3 here Sunday for a visit with, his sister, Mrs. Charles Ward and family. The American Steam Laundry does dry cleaning. year has necessitated good banking facilities, and Ensign and territory tributary can boast t)f such an institution.

The bank is capitalized at $10, 000. Ensign Items in Montezuma Chief. Glenn Tollman, Agent. Mrs. Stewart and two children went to Burrtoh, Kansas, Tues-moroing for a three weeks visit Goin-Titus.

Miss Francis Coin and Mr. she became and since remained a faithful daughter to the parents of her adoption, a sister ForSale 6 room house. Nice shade, windmill, good barn and coal house. A bargain if taken soon. Address S.

D. Misner. 410 E. Gth St. Hutchinson, Kan.

50t4 E. R. Wears the photographer of St. John, came in Sunday night for a visit with his father. Tuesda he stepped up behind a horse and slapped it gently on the hip.

The horse immediately returned the compliment and kicked him one in the "slats," breaking one of them. Little James Huston, youngest child of Mr, and Mrs. Frank Hus Clarence Titus, both of Stafford, to their children, and during the 45 years of her connection with CASTOR I A For Infants and Children 111 Use For Over 30 Yerrs were united in marriage at the home of Rev, Abel Bond of the Friends church in that city, at 6 o'clock Monday evening, August 10th. The bride is a daughter of the her. wise council and willing hands have assisted at the burial of four generations.

0 Always bears the Signature of As the family decreased in num presented yeany at unasDorg, "A Midsummer Night's Dream" given a year ago last 1 spring, drew crowds from all over the state. In a half page write-up of the play, the Kansas City Star said, "It was quite the largest and most beautiful theatrical procuction ever given in western Kansas. Kansans have a way of doing well the things they set out to do. This year's performance is on 'a much larger scale than the former festi vol and will undoubt- edly, draw much larger audiences. Gilmor Brown of Pasadena, the noted al fresco producer and Shakesperian star, and Charles Edwards, the clever character actor, are directing' the Festival as before and will appear as Orlando and Touchstone, re- spectively.

Miss Lucile DeTar of Kinsley, who made such a hit as Viola, in the recent Hutchinson, performance of "Twelfth "under Mr. Brown's direction, in which Mr. Edwards also played, will be Rosalind. Ralph Young of the state's finest basso, will play the singing role of Amiens. Miss Mr.

and Mrs. Jas. Goin of Staf bers she employed her waning strength in caring for the re ford and is a young lady of many excellent qualities, who' has a maining ones. At Jier request ton accidently got hold of some ALFALFA FARM SALE! host of friends in her home town she now goes to her rest beside mercury tablets Tuesday evening The groom is a brother of Will those with whom she cast her lot so ong ago and with whom and was very sick for several hours as a. result.

Two doctors Titus of south of Lewis and is a hard working, industrious young farmer- the friendship increased with were in attendance and although passing pears; Contributed. Funeral services were held still quite sick it is thought he is out of danger. The young people came to Lewis yesterday and will reside At Low Prices on Easy Terms. Lubbock Irrigation Jom-. pany's 65 Farms will be dis-posed of October 22 to 31 Sixty-three will be sold and two of 177 acres each, in a high state of cultivation Will be given to the purchaser together with the water plant and all improvements.

Wednesday afternoon at Garfield and burial was made in the Gar on a farm south of town, where field cemetery. they will be at home to their friends in a few days. Press joins in extending Sunday School Social congratulations and best wishes. George Blatters enter Country Woman 's Social Circle tained severalmembers of the Belpre Sunday School at her country home, Thursday eve Chas. Sturdevant is erecting a modern cottage in town.

It will be strictly modern in every respect. He will put down a well and have a water system throughout the The Eusign Bank, a comparitively new institution; in town, has proved itself of cor' Arable importance. It was 3ened for business on June 2. and has enjoyed a growing business. Chas.

Sturdevant is the cashier, and is a real Ensign booster. L. F. Henry is president and C. M.

Reese is vice-president of this institution The good crops this jf ersis Done oi lunsiey, wno nas just returned from extended study of aesthetic dancing in Chicago, will direct' the large ballets and folk dances. The support of j. J- Al. ning of last week, and also in-t vited a few friends from Lewis. Go Now and make your Selection Your railroad fare for trip now and trip on October 22nd to 31st will be refunded when deal is closed with you, Your R.R.agent can tell you how to reach Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad.

Write me for further particulars concerning sale. S. P. BRUNDAGE, 813 Gloyd Building, Kansas City, Mo. iwo nunareu win inciuue an me members of the noted Kinsley Players Club which appeared Games were played and dainty refreshments served.

Those present from' here were; Misses Stella and McKinney, Hilda Black, Josie Amend, Etta sas towns last winter. Reserved seats may be secured by mail from the Leonard Jewel Gere and Mr. Elbie McKinney. The members of the Country Woman's Social Circle met last week at the home of Mrs. Ellis AlcCarty, It was an all day session and at noon, one of those splendid dinners such as none but the country housewife can serve was enjoyed by every one there.

This was the first meeting since harvest and there were twenty-nine present. Needlework and quilting were the diversions of the day and late in the afternoon the guests departed with a feeling that the day had been well ppent. with her parents. Schrauner threshing machine at work south of town started a small fire Saturday but it wasextinguised before any damage was dohe. The Timerman store building was treated to a fresh coat of white paint the first of the week which improves the appearance wonderfully, Bring your laundry to the Lewis Cafe.

-Glenn TalIman, Ageht for American Steam Laundry. F. Newsom will have a sale of personal property at his farm tomorrow, (Friday) commencing at ten o'clock m. P. C.

Sims is the auctioneer. Fred Kulharvy has opened up a hamburger and cold drink stand in the building recently vacated by Col. P. C. Sims on the east side of Main street, this week.

If you are in need of a Farm Loan it will pay you to call at the Lewis State Bank. Low rates and quick money. James Decker, owner and Physician in Charge of the Lar-ned Osteopathic Sanitarium will be in' Lewis Tuesday and Friday of each week. Office at the home of Mr. John Lucas.

Mrs. Clarence Reed and children returned Wednesday from a week's visit with relatives in Stafford. Her neice, Miss Violet Cline accompanied her home for a visit. C. V.

Snyder is moving to Montezuma this week where he will engage in farming this summer. The Press will go to him at that place each week to keep him informed as to affairs in Lewis and vicinity. Mrs. Timerman and daughter. Miss Goldie left this morning for St.

Louis, they will purchase the fall and winter goods for the Timerman Dry Goods store. Miss Dusher will have charge of the store during their absence. For Sale Ten level half sect, ions, all joining; 8 miles southwest of Pierceville, 12 miles from Garden City. Wheat making 15 to 30 bushels. Price $12.50 per acre with good terms.

Grazing ranchof 8,000 acres 2 miles south bfHolcomb. 8 miles of Garden City. Price $6.50 per acre, $1 per acre cash. Jess Kisner, Garden City, Kansas. 50t4 Southwestern Trio Here The Ladies Trio of musicians TOR SALE ry company.

Kinsley, Kansas. Orders should be accompanied by check, draft or money order, and will be filled at once. As the outdoor amphitheatre is one hun- dred feet wide and built on an if j1 ii and reader of Southwestern College at Winfield will be in Lewis Sunday will have charge of the services at the Methodist church Sunday morning at the A Runaway usual preaching hour. The young inclined piane, an me seats mand a perfect view of the stage Prices for reserved seats. 75c and '50c, boxes seating 6, $5.

00, boxes for 4, $3.50: single box seats, $1.00. 1 The management asshrea this ladies are vsplendid entertainers and there should be a large at tendance out to hear them. A Good Quarter Section New Machine Here, paper that if its readers go to Kinsley they will find everything "As You Like It." 51t2- Ofrion County A runaway term hitched to a loaded wagon caused some little excitement in the north end for a time Monday afternoon. The team belonged to Ben Bordewick and became frightened while at the Farmers lumber yard on North Main Street and ran to the Joe Bridges! place before they were caught. Two tons of coal and some lumber was on the wagon at the time aadthe lumber was scatter-' ed along the course of flight, although no other damage was done.

5. S. Class Picnic I have a new Excelsior, twin-cylinder Motorcycle on hand now and would be pleased to show it to you or give you a demonstration Also have a new "Indian" on hand. Max Mielke, Local Agent. Kansas For Sale The old school house and grounds in block 16, Lewis Kan.

Obituary. Elma B. Downey; daughter of Wm. and Rachel Downey, was born in Feaing Township, near Marietta, Washington County, Ohio, April 1,1842, and died near Garfield, Kansas, Monday, Aug. 10, 1914 aged 72 years, 4 months Nand 9 days.

The death of her mother left her dependent on her own resources at an early age. School privileges were quite meagre in her youth, but making the best use of her opportunities, and being a great reader, seeking "the practical, useful information, she obtained ati education beyond that of the average one with sim- Either together or singly. The School Board, 49t4 James F. Malin. Clerk.

For Information Address 1409 East 5th Street Hutchinson, Kansas Or Inquire at the Press Offise. -Dr. S. Katherine Doll, Osteopathic physician of 'Macksville will be in Lewis, Tuesday, Thurs John Lucas took his Sunday School class of boys out to Ft. Lamed yesterday on a picnic and fishing excursion.

Rev, McNeil accompanied them and the trip was made in the Lucas and McNeil autos. Plenty of edibles were taken along and a fine time is reported by all present. day and Satunday forenoons of. each week.1 Office at the home ofE.S. McCune.

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