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MOB IK BE Entered at the Robinson, Kansas, Post Office ai Second Class Matter, but Is Really a First-class Newspape, Volume XXI No. 30 ROBINSON, BROWN COUNTY, KANSAS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1913 Whole Number 1019 TMjE PUBLICITY IS NEEDED TO RESCUE FROM BORE A LOVABLE WOMAN George Moore, of Hamlin, Dead. George Moore, father of C. F. Straub, died at his home south of Hamlin Friday morning about 6 o'clock of heart trouble.

He was seemingly right until Friday morning. He worked putting up ice all day Thursday. rHe was 54' years old and leaves a wife and seven children. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon. He was a member WAS AN OLD SETTLER Mrs.

Mary J. Winkler Died in Oklahoma, Buried at Ununda. Another one of the old settlers has come, home to rest and to join her husband who was laid to rest in Ununda cemetery many years ago. Mary Jane Winkler was a citizen of Filed Suit For Divorce, Gertie B. Gamble is the name of a man who filed suit for divorce from Ruth B.

Gamble. Yesterday Judge Jackson ordered him to pay $25 to his wife's attorney. "Gertie" is an unusual name for a man and his explanation is that his parents expected a girl and' refused to change the name they badvslected.Atchison Globe. The. Gambles are colored and formerly lived in Irving township.

"Gertie" Gamble is a son of John Gamble, the well known farmer in Irving Mrs. Daniel E. Parker Died New Mexico, January 10. in Lena Amelia Edwardson, second eldest daughter of Christian and Severena Edwardson, was born near Weatherby, Missouri, February 3,. 1880.

She lived the last years of her girlhood with her parents, near Robinson, where she was married December 25, 1899, to Daniel E. Parker, of Cosby, Missouri, Saving one year in Oklahoma, herhome was near Cosby, until the past three years, which she had spent in search of health in Colorado, in Arizona and in New Mexico She departed from her suffering body January 10, 1913 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her husband, two daughters, Lenore and Jessie, her father, five sisters and five brothers survive her. All of these excepting one brother witnessed her burial in the'High Prairie cemetery near Cosby, January 14, 1913. The services were conducted by Rev.

W. J. McBean, of Union Star, in the High Prairie church. The central thoucrht of the sermon was Psalms 90-9: "For all our days are passed away in thy wrath: we spend our years as a tale that is told." Truly our lives are as an open book; known and read of men. To know Lena was to love her and a host of friends and neighbors remain to testify as to the spending of her years on earth and the influence of her pure charactor will tell the tale of her life the years to come.

By her own request the Scripture lesson was read from the fourteenth chapter of John and the hymns sung at her funeral services were: "Abide With Me" and "Nearer My God to Thee." No Hope? The evangelist at work in Atchison says there is no hope for. the man who smokes. A good many things an evangelist says are open to dispute. While smoking is a senseless habit there is no reason to think that a smoker can't enter the kingdom, of heaven. We suppose the evangelist believes that all smokers are placed in the smoking room below heaven.

Ewing Herbert. We would like to ask these two eminent authorities on religion and smoking if it is possible for a man to have a good brand cf religion and continue to smoke cigarettes. The religious editor, of this paper doesn't-think so, but wants confirmation' from better authority, No, Shs Wan't Conspicuous. In New York one day this week a pretty woman by the name of Mrs. Nora Thompson, was shopping, when suddenly she turned on a man standing near her, and smashed him, breaking his glasses, and knocking hiis cigarette as high as Gilderoy's kite.

She yelled at him as she struck blow after blow; "Take that you miserable masher." A big crowd leathered, and several The man was arrested, and when the woman was asked to go to the police court and make a charge against him, Mrs. Thompson replied that she could not think of such a thing; that she would not dJ anything so con spicuous! Mattucks-Reidel Wedding. A marriage license was issued by Probate Judge Seaman Mondiy to Miss Katie Mattucks, of Hiawatha, and Mr. John Riedel, of Leona. Both these young people are well and favorably known in this community.

Advertised Letters. Gentleman Mr. Thomas Brad ford. Ladies Mrs. Frank Waldron, Mrs.

Anna Reed, Mrs. C. D. Hixson, Miss Ruth Dukes, Miss Bertha Euler. Advertised January 1913.

Harry M. Leslie, Postmaster. Cotton. Born, to Mr. and Mrs.

Clark Cot ton, Friday, January 17, a son. J. A. Batsoivhas been a victim of the grip this week. Auditor's Report Is 'Like Chinese Puzzle to Most People.

jnere is hardly a state, city or town in this country that makes an intelligible statement of its fiscal op erations and condition, the Saturday evening Post asserts. Every state, city and town pub lished once a year a thing it call? a treasurer's report or an auditor's report usually a very bulky thing, containing an interminable maze of figures. We venture to say offhand that, as to about two-thirds of these report ay the best expert accountant in the United States could not cons' met from them such a concise and intelligible showing of income, outgo, indebtedness and cash on hand as the New York stock exchange re quires from every corporation whose securities it lists. As to three-quarters of them, we venture to say that if any such confused, occult statement were laid before the directors of a railroad those directors would stand up in righteous indignation and discharge the whole" accounting department on the instant. You know what happens in every local campaign.

Each party claims that its administration of the state or city was vastly more economical than the administration of the other party both parties publish wads of official figures to prove their claims and, except by hiring a corps of expert accountants to overhaul the books and construct a brand new statement, nobody can tell which party is Very properly we demand public ity for corporation affairs. Why not demand intelligible publicity for public affairs? Look up the last an nual report of your state, city ir town and see what you can make out of it. Stamp Cost Man His Life. The preparation of a scries of ntamp designs on behalf of the Chinese government cost oiie unfortu nate Frenchman his life, through an unwitting breach of the rigid eti queue oi tne celestial court, says London Tit-Bifs. This gentleman, A.

de Villard, was an artist occupying a high position in the im perial Chinese customs service, and in 1894 was commissioned to execute the designs for a series of stamps to be issued in commemoration of the sixtieth birthday of the dowager empress. On submitting his designs, how ever, he incurred severe censure for having employed the abbreviation "Imp. Chin. Post" on certain of the stamps, in place of the full inscription of "Imperial Chinese Chinese custom not permitting of any abbreviation of an official title More serious still, in official eyes was his crime of using imperial purple in his color scheme, the em ployment of purple being strictly forbidden in Liana except by mem bers of the imperial court. For some time the fate of the hap less artist trembled in the balance, and it was a question whether or not he would be beheaded for his uncon scious insult to the throne.

Ultimately he was dispatched upon a for lorn mission to the heart of Tibet, amounting practically to a sentence of death, since nothing more has been heard from him. TWIN 3 A FAMILY HABIT. Mrs. Anthony Wroblesky of Adorns, one of afamily of eighteen children, of which there were two pairs of twins, herself being one of them, gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl. Four of Mrs.

Wrobles-ky's sisters aro the mothers of twins. A photograph of the five sisters and the five pairs of twins is to be sent to Colonel Roosevelt. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. N.

B. John son, Friday, January 17, a daughter. Miss Lena Hauser was down from Hiawatha first of the week. Society for That Purpose Flour ished in Paris. Under the second empire bores were so rampant that a sort of so ciety or club was formed to fight them under the name of the "Rachat des It was a mutual aid society, every member of which was bound to come to the rescue of any other in the clutches of a' button holing bore.

The signal of distress was given by unobtrusively scratching the side of one's nose, and aSiolleag seeing this was expected to inter vene and deliver his friend from cap tivity. The society was so useful and so popular, even it may be said, that it flourished exceedingly for many years and grew rich in members and subscriptions. Among its members was the vet eran journalist, Ernest Blum, who. however, was rather clumsy at his work. He used to relate the follow ing story: "One day' in passing the Gymnase saw two men talking.

I knew one of them and took off my hat to him whereupon he at once scratched his of course thought he was member of the club in distress whom ought to deliver, so approached. und not knowing exactly what to say, cried out 'My dear I am delighted to meet you! I have an important piece of news to tell you. Allow turning to the other man. 'Cer replied this gentleman. "I took my comrade aside, saying You know I have nothing at all to tell you 1 I had only wanted to res cue you that is 'Rescue me from" what Why, from the bore 'Wha 'The man you were talking to, naturally I' 'But he is my fa- Poor JiJum had chanced upon somebody who was not a member of the society and who had merely scratched his nose absently or be cause he wanted to which may hap pen to any man.

Les Annalea Wedding Gowns of Beauty. Winter brides have been, if pos sible, excelling those of the earlier Beason ihe beauty of their wed ding gowns and the daintiness of the processions. A recent bride chose for her bridesmaids tudor gowns in brocade that could have stood alone, Elizabethan collars and email gold caps which proved most daintily becoming. Another bride wore her heavy lace veil Madonna fashion, with the filmiest of tulle falling over the face. As she walked up the lisle the diamonds and crystals with which her gown was em broidered caught the light and shim mered most poetically.

Quantities of old lace draped her silver brocade train. Here again the bridesmaids had selected a decorative period for their Pompadour pannier gowns of old rose and china blue. With these they wore large black hats and carried bouquets of pink roses. Shepherdess dresses were worn by another set of bridesmands, who carried crooks on which bunches of flowers were tied with colored satin ribbons. The shepherdess hats were among the prettiest that have been seen for many months.

let us nope tney may lead the fashion away frrnn the extraordinary headgear that has been adopted of late, crushed and untidy looking in many cases. ITS CLASS. "The new play is called 'As Wat in His "Then must be a serious per formance." SUBURBAN AMENITIES. He The hens are cackling at a great rate next door. She es, the club members are meeting there.

American Lady Shoes at Brown's. of Falls City Odd Fellows lodge, the Woodmen of the World, the Modern Woodmen and the Knights and Ladies of Security. D. B. SHREVE TO AXTELL.

Has Purchased General Merchandise Stcck in Marshal County. D. B. Shreve returned from Axtell the latter'part of- last week and announced that he had completed the deal for the purchase of the general merchandise stock from Dan Utt. First of the week he returned to Axtel to take charge and Wednesday of this week his household effects were shipped thert.

Robinson people are sorry to loose and Mrs. Shreve for they have made many friends during the time they have lived here. Mr. Shreve, as one of the clerks at the Golden Rule Store, has become very popular and all hope that his new venture will be a profitable one for him. Dan's tales of his experiences in Kentucky are a never failing source of humor and his ability as a raconteur is only exceeded by his salesmanship.

His accommodating and obliging ways willmake him lots of friends in the new home. Have New Lighting System. Glenn Furse have installed a new lighting system in their hard' ware and iurmture score. iae rru illuminating gas is called Blaugas and is a liquified bottled product. The gas is manufactured in Kansas and is shipped here in bottles and as fast as one hottle is emptigd another is attached to the system and is always ready.

There is no danger of ex plosion and it requires no generating or pumping up of air pressure. Card of Thanks. We wish to extend our thanks all the kind friends svho assisted in the funeral services and burial of our mother. Mrs. Mary J.

Winkler. Signed by the Children and Grand children. The Ladies Aid Society Secretary forcot to Dut in the report of last week to tharu a and every one for their in making our years work a success. Would like to have everyone that is interested in church work to meettyith us the last Tlyirs day in January at the church. Busi ness meeting.

Senator-to-be Will Thompson is to be the piece de resistance at the big Democratic banquet to be pulled off at Hiawatha, Friday, January 31 This is the Democrats year to howl. Let 'er go. The R. H. Gilmore and Harry NeDtune sale had a good crowd Tuesday and the stuff all brought fairly good pries.

The total amounted to over $3800. With half the winter before us the splendid reductions on coats and suits will surely interest every economical woman. Golden Rule Store. -Adv. Rev.

W. M. Wimmer is expected home fro Rotifunk, Africa, in a short time. He is on his way at this time. Miss Mary Bomley.

who has been visiting relatives at Golden City, Missouri, returned Saturday. The Robinson postoffice was in spected by Inspectors Johnson and Jewett yesterday. The Huston Benton children at been having the Hamlin have measles. Dan Shreve will call his Axtell store the Golden Rule Store. Irving township for many years and sixteen years ago removed to Kay county.

Oklahoma, where she has been living with her sons in "the vi cinity of Blackwell. Mrs. Mary Jane Winkler was born in Saline county, Missouri, on the 9th day of July, 1828, and was married to Wyatt T. Winkler on July 4, 1851, and to their union was born seven "sons and three daughters, all of whom are living The husband died June.22, 1885, In addition to the nine children, there are many grandchildren and- severa great grandchildren. Mrs.

Winkler was a woman of many beautifu traits of character and a Christian who ha9 served the Lord for more than 60 years. She died at the home of C. T. Winkler in Oklahoma on the 18th day of January. She was conscious to the last and left this world with a beautiful smile.

Funeral services were conducted at the Robinson Methodist church Tues day afternoon and the funeral dis course was delivered by Rev. Peter- man, of Kansas City. The burial occured at Ununda cemetery. Six of her sons were the body bearers. Standard Oil Wagon Burns.

The Standard Oil wagon, of Hor- ton, was in Powhattan Monday. It standing in fiont of J. W. Hol- comb's store and from some unknown cause the gasoline caught fire. The driver, Mr.

Irons, was drawing gas oline at the time. The hre ran up his arm bufe was put out before burning him badly. There were about 75 gallons of gasoline and 75 gallons of coal oil in the wagon. The fire broke $200 worth of plate glass in the store window. The men drew the wagon out in the middle of the street with a rope and finally took it out of town and it burned nearly ell Tuesday night.

Daily World. Young People's Society Met. The Young People' Society of the Untted Brethren church, met last Saturday night with Miss Bertha Sechler and held their regular business meetiug aud social. After the business meeting they had a peanut contest. Mrs.

Kreiser winning first prize and Miss Dorothy Sechler winning the booby prize. Many games were played and refreshments were served. At a late hour all departed reporting a good time. Will Wilson Will Not Leave. No one could accuse Will Wilson of being effeminate, but he has a-womanly way of changing his mind.

Just on the eve of leaving for Clarks-dalf Missouii, he changed his mind and has decided to stay. His sale for next Saturday is called off and it 18 prooaDie mac in a snore time will begin the construction of a new home on tne South Side. Revival Meetings at M. E. Church.

Revival meetings started at the Methodist church Sunday night and will continue for several weeks. Rev. Byers is being assisted by Rev. W. A.

Keve, of Hiawatha, and Mrs. Anderson, a deaconess, of Atchison, has charge of the singing. There is a good attendance each evening. Keller-Ruhl Wedding. Miss Margaret Kelley, daughter of Mrs.

George Kelley, of Hiawatha, and who has a host of relatives and friends in Robinson, was married to Mr. Frank Ruhl, also of Hiawatha, by Rev. Keve, Saturday evening. The ceremony was performed at the Methodist parsonage. Mrs.

John House and daughter were down from Hiawatha over Sunday visiting at the J. H. Lange home. PRYOR PLANK DEAD. Doniphan County's Historian Passed Away Tuesday.

Pryor Plank, one of the oldest and most distinguished citiaens of Doni phan county, died at his home in Highland Tuesday night at the age of 80. He came to Doniphan county in 1855, located near Iowa Point, which was then an important steam boat landing on the Missouri river. Here he pre-empted land from the government and took up a pioneer life. He was one of the important men in the movement for law and order during the Jayhawker raids throughout the war. Later he became the owner of Eagle Springs, a resort near Highland Station, which he sold a few years ago.

Since then he has made his homa in Sparks and Highland. Of late years he has written much of Doniphan county history for the newspapers of that county. They Like the New Plan. A great many are taking kindly to The Index' invitation to become paid-din-advance subscribers, but there are some who have not responded promptly. We want to give all time to get used to this new plan of ours, but in time we trust all will give their approval of this business-like plan.

Mathewson in Office. Judge Stuart returned from New Mexico last week and Saturday heard the attorneys in the Campbell- Mathewson scramble for the county clerks' office. The Judge decided that Mathewson was entitled to the office so' far as the evidence was shown and on Monday took charge. Notice. There will be a meeting of the Robinson township board in the Odd Fellows hall Saturday, January 25.

All having bills or business of any nature will take due Bechtold, Trustee. Adv. True-Robinson. Lemuel Robinson, aged 26, of Robinson, and Miss Frances True, of St. Joseph, were given a license to wed in Atchison Saturday and were married by Judge Adams.

They will their home near Robinson. Will Idol went home sick yester day afternoon with grippe. He clerked Bob Gilmore's sale Tuesday and the north wind was a littie strong for him. The Atchison Globe prints an item about an Atchison printer who owns $300 diamond. The Globe is noted for its short, snappy, imaginary items.

We are making a clean sweep of everything in ladies and children coats and suits. Golden Rule Store. -Adv. August Koelliker, of Golden City, Missouri, is here visiting his brothers, John and Robert Koelliker, in Irving township. The Golden Rule Store is making an early showing of new footwear on the latest spring models.

-Adv. Harry Neptune and Chas. Huson were initiated into the intricacies of the Kai-Gar Club last night. P. J.

Paulson, of Phillips county, has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Geiger this week..