The Junction City Sentinel from Junction City, Kansas • 1

City Sentinel. JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1916 VOLUME 27 50 MARRIED AT OKMULGEE. Miss Martha Parish and Mr. William D. Peeso Wedded Friday.

A wedding of great interest to Junction City people occurred on Friday of last week when Miss Martha Parish and Mr. William D. Peeso were married at Okmulgee, Oklahoma. The marriage was a complete surprise to the many friends and relatives of the parties, at this time, and the first intimation that the affair had taken place was a telegram from the groom on Saturday stating that they had been married the evening previous, and while intimate friends knew that the wedding was scheduled for the near future, they were not expecting it so soon. Mrs.

Peeso is the accomplished daughter of Mr. J. S. Parish of this city and has resided here all her life, and is one of Junction City's most charming young ladies. She was a graduate of the city schools, and also of Baker University and later attended a Conservatory of Music at Chicago where she completed her musical work, and since that time has been an instructor of music at different periods.

She was one of the popular young ladies of the city and Will is to be congratulated in winning her for his future life partner. Mr. Peeso, or rather Will, as he is known by everyone in Junction City, is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. M.

D. Peeso, and was also born and raised in Junction City. He graduated from the public schools, and later took a four years engineering course at Rolla, Mo. He is a member of the Phi Cappa Phi, a southern fraternity which has a record of having no members north of the Mason and Dixon line. Since graduating from college he has been employed by some of the big railroads, and at present is Constructing Engineer for a large company at Okmulgee, Oklahoma, with a lucrative salary.

Will is one of the Junction City boys that has made good, and we are all proud of him, and more so now, since he has never forgotten his old home, proving to the world that the best i is always at Junetion City, and we forgive him for capturing one of our most attractive young ladies. CLAIMS THE CHAMPIONSHIP. John Dreis Takes Exception to Couper's Flock Being Earliest. A statement was published in one of the local papers last week to the effect that Homer Cooper had the championship for the earliest spring chickens hatched this year and that the hatch of 11. out of 15 eggs was a record breaker.

To the above John Dries takes exception to each and every allegation, setting forth that on or about Christmas day he had 24 young sprightly chickens hatched. That upon the 3rd day of January, another hatch of 9 out of 12 eggs; furthermore on the 10th day of January, two hens hatched 23 chickens out of 24 eggs. Therefore the aforesaid John Dries of the county of Geary, claims that he is entitled to the rec-, ord for early hatches, and that the aforesaid Cooper be forever barred from statements as above made. Helping With Inventory. Messrs.

J. E. Cole of Nevada, and W. M. Cole of Lamar, are in the city this week helping with inventory at the Cole Bros.

store. In answer to how business had been the past year Mr. J. E. Cole stated to the writer "that in all their stores they had had the best business they ever experienced," and that he was of the opinion that 1916 would prove a record breaker in all lines.

The buyers will leave Sunday for the East to make their spring purchases. Special Meetings. Ensign W. H. Houser and family, officers in charge of the Salvation army work in the Captal City, arrived in Junction City Tuesday afternoon to conduct the Army Services at the Citadel on East 7th street Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

The Housers were officers formerly in charge of the Army work in Junction City and it was while they were here that the Citadel on East 7th street was erected. They were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Stevens at 331 West Third street.

Home From Colorado. Mr. J. B. Callen returned home Friday from Boulder, Colorado, where he has been spending the past month with his wife and son Speer.

Speer is improving in health and is making rapid strides towards complete recovery, and his many friends here will be glad to learn that he is better. Will Filed for Probate. The last will and testament of the late June Moyer was filed for probate on Saturday of last week and the hearing was set for Friday, January 21st, at which time the executor will be named by the court. GRAIN MARKET IS BOOMING EIGHTY LOADS OF WHEAT AND CORN SOLD HERE TUESDAY. Wheat Prices Ranged From $1.00 to $1.10 and Corn Brought For Plentiful.

This week, notwithstanding the bad weather, has been an active one in the grain market, and each day many loads of wheat corn are purchased by our local buyers. Tuesday was banner day of the week so far, and on that day forty-five loads of wheat, and 35 loads of corn were marketed. Prices ranged from $1.00 to $1.10, with one or two loads of musty grain going below that mark. Mixed corn sold at 62 cents, while straight yellow was one-half cent higher. Buyers claim that only about half of the crop is marketed up to the present time, and at the present prices they claim it will be sold as fast as it can be hauled in.

Little feeding Is being done as the raiser claims he can make more selling his corn at these prices than feeding it to hogs at the low prices they are bringing just now. Geary County farmers are fortunate Geary County formers are fortunate this year in having abundant crops and they are getting the top market when they bring their grain to Junetion City. Entertained Fortnightly Club. Mr. and Mrs.

A. H. Dalton entertained the members of the Fortnightly Club Tuesday evening at their home on North Adams street. A seven o'clock dinner was served, the color scheme being red and yellow, after which the club enjoyed an evening at bridge. Members of the club are: Mr.

and Mrs. A. H. Dalton, Mr. and Mrs.

H. Seitz, Mr. and Mrs. I. M.

Platt, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. F.

P. Kibbey, Mr. and Mrs. H. Jacobs, Mr.

and Mrs. A. D. Jellison, Mr. and Mrs.

W. A. Carr, Mr. and Mrs. W.

A. Smiley, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rockwell, Mr. and Mrs.

Will Price. Mrs. Dalton was assisted by Mrs. Albert Bader, Mrs. F.

R. Hemenway and Mary Waters. Attend District Meeting. Several members of the Masonic lodge of this city attended a district meeting of Masons at Abilene on on Thursday evening of last week. Those going from here were: C.

G. Albert, Herbert F. Cox, Charles 0. Stewart, Ben Easom, W. S.

Phillips, C. J. Mann and W. F. Karth.

Inspect Milford Road. Commissioners J. L. Collins and H. P.

Powers and John Weist drove Milford Monday evening to the road that is to be improved in the near future. Mr. Weist will make specifications for the work, which will be submitted to the contractors, who will bid on the job. Snow Is Predicted. The weather man says "snow," and more snow for the next twenty-four hours and the barometers of the city are all indicating that he will guess right this time.

Mrs. J. C. H. Lee arrived in the city on Friday of last week, enroute to New York, and was a guest of Dr.

and Mrs. F. W. O'Donnell several days. ANNOUNCEMENT.

Junction City, Kansas, Jan. 18, 1916. To The have received a great many inquiries from our citizens wishing to know whether or not I will be a candidate for re-election to the office of Mayor of Junction City at the next city election. I take this opportunity to announce to you, and through your valued paper to the people of Junction City, my ore thanks for the many kind wo. ds of encouragement and support that have helped me very much in trying to solve the different problems that have come up from time to time during my term as Mayor.

My official and personal relations with the other city commissioners, and with the appointed officers of the city, have been of the most pleasant nature, and they, as well as myself, have tried to give you an honest and efficient city government. In view of these conditions, I have decided to become a candidate for reelection, and if elected, I will try, to the best of my ability, to give the office the important consideration that it deserves. I remain, Yours respectfully, W. H. THOMPSON.

THOMPSON FOR MAYOR. AMONG THE POLITICIANS PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES ARE TELLING THEY MAY RUN. Democratic Meeting Will Be Held at Topeka February 22, to Open the Campaign. "Notices were sent Tuesday to every Democratic county chairman announcing a call for a meeting of the Democratic state committee in Topeka February 22. At that time the Democrats will determine a place and date for the holding of the state convention to select delegates to the St.

Louis national convention in June. "Under the call sent out by E. E. Murphey, chairman; and J. M.

Lewis, secretary, the meeting of the Democratic state committee will bt held at the Throop hotel at 2 o'clock the aftternoon of February 22. In addition to the 105 members of the committee composed of the chairman of each county committee--many prominent Democrats will attend the meeting. A warm fight for places on the "Big Four" has been outlined by the Bourbon leaders and the Sapp-Thompson forces will make their first test of state strength at the state convention when four delegaes at large to the national convention are chosen. "Four years ago the Democrats held 1 their state convention in Hutchinson while the Republicans met in Independence. This year, however, there is a tendency to bring both tions to Topeka.

Definite action in this matter will not be taken until the meeting of the state committee. "Last week a call was issued for a meeting of the Republican state committee to be held in Topeka January 29-Kansas Day. The Democratic committee meeting following in less than a month will mark the formal opening of the 1916 political battle in Kansas and give observers their first dope as to the attitude and policies of leaders of both parties. Observers in Topeka anticipate the holding of both the Democratic and Republican state conventions in late March or early The County Attorney's office seems to be popular one this year, and pects are good for a real lively scrap at the primaries. William W.

Pease, who has conducted the office in a most satisfactory manner for the past two terms, will be up for re-nomination; I. M. Platt, now city attorney, and who was an opponent of Attorney Pease in 1914, will also make the race this year, and in addition Lawrence Morris, the popular young attorney who has been associated with W. S. Roark for the past year, will come before the voters at the August The Republicans will have plenty of chances to select a man for the office, and whoever is named to make the race, will prove satisfactory should he be able to down the Democratic nominee at the November election.

It is rumored that there will be a number of candidates for the sheriff's office this year. Peter Koerner present official will be up for nomination, and T. G. Kennedy is spoken of as a candidate on the Democratic ticket. According to talk a- round town, there will be several other entries, and as the office is one bf the most lucrative in the county, it is eagerly sought by those who have political aspirations.

Who will capture the German-American vote in case Wilson and Roosevelt should oppose each other for presidential honors this fall, is the question that is being discussed at the present time. Wilson seems to be in bad repute with them, and Roosevelt same class, only worse, and unless changes occur these voters will have to decide between what they call "two evils" in November. Just enough has been said by the prospective county candidates to open up discussions as to who will be winners, and it is easy to find a group of three or four men telling each other just how someone is going to land the pie. It's all a guess until the votes are counted, but there's lots of fun making out the slate. It certainly looks as though the anti-Roosevelt men will have to forget all that is past and swallow the Colonel -specks and all-at the Republican convention.

That is their only hope for success at the polls next fall, and they will eithe be compelled to accept the Progressive nominee or meet disaster. "SEPTEMBER MORN" At the Opera House Thursday Evening, January 20th. After waiting a good solid year for it we are at last to bask in the sunshine of "September that roseately successful and entertaining model in musical comedy, which is claimed by many to be the cheerfulest potpouri of farce, song and spectacular tango ever thrown together for the delectation of those craving real fun and real melody. It comes to the opera house next Thursday, January 20th, evening, almost direct from the LaSalle opera house Chicago the home or its phenomenal run of 256 consecutive performances, and will be presented here for the first time by the original company, under the direction of Martin and Lemle, producers. To tell the story of a musical comedy in advance of its presentation is as unsatisfactory as it is in "September Morn" a pretty little silver thread of a love story, laden with fetching songs, which percolates through the maze of farce, travesty, vaudeville, melody and spectacularly intricate dance numbers -with just enough sweetness to a cup- -otherwise filled to the brim with hilarious fun.

The book and lyrics of "September Morn," were written by Arthur Gillespie, a lyricist whose verses are of quip and fancy, and the music by Aubrey Stauffer, a composer yet to be heard here, but whose composition has been pronounced one of the greatest merit. We are to see the piece just as it was staged by Frank Tannahill, and with the wonderful dance finales by Virgil Bennett, the veteran maitre d' ballet. The production will also be given with the original costumes, scenic investure and the great corps d' ballet. The Company's ensemble numbers forty people. In Honor of Miss Cook.

Mrs. R. J. La Shelle, Mrs. Robert Ballinger, and Mrs.

Charles Anderson entertained twenty guests Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. La Shelle at a thimble party complimentary to Miss Genevieve Cook whose marriage to Mr. Will Phillips will occur in February. A buffet luncheon was served, and the hostesses were assisted by Mrs. 'R.

L. Klien and Mrs. I. M. Platt.

The table decorations were of pink and lavender, the center piece being a large cut glass electrolier, surrounded by small glass baskets filled with violets with bows of pink tulle tied to each handle. For the afternoon: Miss Crawford, Miss Nina Crawford, Miss Helen Walters, Miss Marjorie Walters, Miss Marguerite Marshall, Miss Virginia Rockwell, Miss Ethel Kregar, Miss Bertha Cook, Miss Carrie Clark, Miss Abbie Moses, Miss Lua McCammon, Miss Josephine McCammon, Miss Constance McCammon, Miss Genevieve Cook; Mrs. C. A. Kenney, Mrs.

A. P. Bader, Mrs. Clarence Wagenseller, Mrs. Asa Lucas, Mrs.

Clyde Moses, Mrs. John Grentner, Mrs. Charles Grentner, Mrs. Will Price, Mrs. Rodger Moon, Mrs.

W. A. Smiley, Mrs. I. M.

Platt, Mrs. L. R. King, Mrs. A.

Cook, Mrs. Edna Folck, Mrs. George Dalton. In the evening Mrs. Anderson, Mrs.

LaShelle and Mrs. Ballinger entertained at a handkerchief shower, complimentary to Miss Cook, at the home of Mrs. Anderson on North Washington. A buffet luncheon was served. The guests for the evening were: Miss Genevieve Cook, Miss Mary Green, Miss Anna Bauer, Miss Mary Bauer, Miss Florence Wallace, Miss Lenoir Maughlin, Miss Alma Manley, Miss Rose Jensen, Miss Adah Thompson, Miss Margaret Glick, Miss Emma McArthur, Miss Mary Clark, Miss Jessie Brown, Miss Edith Bolin, Miss Robina Keeshan, Miss Lucy Keeshan, Mrs.

Mary Shoemaker, Mrs. H. P. Ransdell, Mrs. Cleve Swenson, Mrs.

Robert Grentner, Mrs. Gerald Kerr, Mrs. George Johnson. Mrs. A.

D. Dodge. Allie D. Dodge, wife of George E. Dodge, died suddenly on Thursday evening of last week at the Central Hotel.

Death was caused from heart trouble, resulting from pneumonia. Mrs. Dodge has been a resident of this city for several years, coming here from Wamego, and since that time she and her husband have conducted the Central Hotel. She was an active member of the Eastern Star. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the Presbytrian church.

Interment was made in Highand cemetery. Installed Their Officers. The Sons Daughters of Justice held their annual installation of officers on Thursday evening of last eek. Many of the members and their families attended and music and uncing was enjoyed after the work vas completed. WILL DEFEND PREPAREDNESS PRESIDENT WILSON WILL GO ON STUMP FOR DEFENSE IDEAS.

Committees on Military and Will Not Be Ready to Report For Several Weeks Yet. Washington, Wilson is planning to assume personal leadership in the fight for a stronger army and navy. So many reports have reached him of confusion over the issue before congress and of the uncertainty of the outcome, that he 'has determined not only to get before the country in public addresses, but to confer further on the subject with leaders of the senate and house. Representatives Hay and Padgett, chairmen of the house military and naval committees, respectively, have informed Mr. Wilson that it will be from six weeks to two months before the committees will be ready to report army and navy appropriation bills.

While this work is going on, the president proposes to do his utmost to solidify sentiment among the people and members of congress in favor of the plans drawn up by the war and navy departments. Friends of the president represent him as being undeterred by the open opposition of former Secretary of State Bryan and other pacifists, and by differences among advocates of national defense over the exact plans to be adopted. He is said to be firmly of the opinion that the programme prepared by Secretaries Garrison and Daniels is the best which can be offered at this time. Plans for the speaking trips will be prepared as quickly as possible. If necessary the president may change the White House social programme mapped out before Christmas.

DAVIS MANDAMUSED. State Auditor Held Up an Issue of Bonds From Perry. The state supreme court late Monday afternoon granted a writ of mandamus against W. E. Davis, state auditor, compelling him to register bonds voted by the city of Perry for electric light extensions.

Registration of the bonds was held up by the state auditor on the grounds that irregularities in the bond notices made the issue illegal. In deciding the case the court held that "irregularities in the notice were not so serious as to vitiate the bonds." The bond issue is for $10,000. They will now be registered and light extensions will be made by the town. A formal opinion in the case will be filed later, the court stated in a memorandum sent to the court clerk. WITH STUDEBAKER COMPANY.

Charles Grentner Accepts Position With Big Auto Firm. Charles Grentner, who for the past four years has been connected with the firm of Grentner Sons of this city, has accepted a position as traveling salesman for the Studebaker Company, with headquarters at Arkansas City, and entered upon his new duties last week. Mr. Grentner is one of the hustling young auto salesmen who has proved his worth, and will prove a vauable man for the Studebaker people. During the past two weeks there has been considerable talk among some of the colored people of the city regarding their rights to attend picture shows, skating rinks, that are desired by the owners to be exclusively for white patrons, and from what we understand the feelings of our colored brethren have been deeply injured by being refused admittance to some of these places.

While the law permits them to frequent these places, we cannot understand why they would wish to go anywhere they are not wanted. There are, in Junction City, a large number of colored citizens and they have in the past proven themselves ambitious in many ways. They have good church and literary organizations, and are not without there amusement in their own class, and is no reason why they should feel offended when they are not opportuned to mingle with white folks. We believe that if our colored friends would plan their own entertainments, attend shows where they are welcome, and not attempt to stir up trouble, they would receive encouragement from the business men more of the city. In this week's issue will be found the in nouncement of W.

H. Thompson, our sent Mayor, who states that I will be a candidate at the coming primaries for reelection. Mr. Thompson has served in the Mayor's office under the commission form of Government for the past three years, and has proven himself a most efficient official. He has given much of his time to the interests of the city's affairs, notwithstanding the fact that he has business interests that need his attention all of the time.

A man in public office must do what he thinks is for the best interests of his constituents and in this our present mayor has fulfilled his whole duty. He has made some enemies who will probably oppose him at the coming primary, but no former mayor her ever gone out of office without having done something that did not please everybody, and it is therefore necessary to do what he thinks is his duty and accept the consequences That Mayor Thompson has satisfied, to large extent, is attested to by the fact that he was able to "come back" having been Mayor under the old council form from 1901 to 1905, and was elected again three years ago. The only official to be elected this year is Mayor, and the primary will be held on the 2nd Tuesday in March which falls on the 14th. TWO NEW FIRMS. Thiele Schmidt Dissolve Partnership--Both Remain in Business.

The firm of Thiele Schmidt which has conducted an Auto Salesroom, Garage, and Repair Shop for the past two years, was dissolved by mutual consent this week, both of the former partners remaining in business. Henry Thiele has associated with him his son, Lester, and the new firm will be known as Thiele Son, and they have acquired the machines, stock, accounts, cars, and will retain the front part of the building occupied by Thiele Schmidt and will conduct a garage, and auto accessories and Overland cars will be handled by them in their salesroom. Mike Schmidt will retain the rear room, formerly occupied by the old firm, and will conduct a machine shop, making all kinds of repairs, etc. His work is well known all over the conntry, and he is one of the best mechanics in this section of the state. Mr.

Thiele has been engaged in the auto business for the past nine years, knows cars from the carburator up, and has always enjoyed a good business. His son who is now a partner in the new firm is also well versed in auto-biography, and while thefirm of Thiele Schmidt have dissolved the place is still open to buy your cars and supplies in the front room, and have your repairing done in the rear room. The Schmidt part of the concern will be known as The Ideal Machine Works. April." WILL CELEBRATE KANSAS DAY. A Two Days' Session to Be Given by Women's Club.

Topeka, Jan. annual celebration of Kansas Day. by the Women's Kansas Day Club will be held here Friday and Saturday. program originated by Mrs. Eugene Ware, late president of the club, will be given.

A reception will be held Friday with Mrs. Capper and the social committee of the Topeka Federation as hostesses. The opening session of the club will be held Saturday morning, followed by a program given by the district presidents in Indian costume. Mre. George W.

Rose of Kansas City will speak for the "Conservation of Native Kansas Fruit and Nuts," and Mrs. Noble Prentiss will speak of the "History and Influence of the Chautanqua Movement in Kansas." Special Meetings. Brigadier A. B. Pebbles, Officer charge of the Salvation Army throughout the state of Kansas, headquarters in Kansas City, assisted by Ensign Northrup also of Kane City, will arrive in Junction City Thursday afternoon and will cond special meetings at the Citadel Thursday, and Friday nights, Jan.

and 21. Everybody invited. Bookkeeper at Telephone Of Mrs. Nelle I. Baker is assisting the book work at the Telephone fice, having entered on her duties Tuesday of this week.

Mr. Rundle, who has held the position a number of years has been from a severe attack of rheumati which has kept him confined to home for the past two weekks. Gone to New York. Mr. and Mrs.

F. I. Boone left day for Kansas City where they Mr. and Mrs. L.

S. Pegues of Huts inson, and the party went to oration York where they will spend weeks..