St. Marys Eagle-Journal Consolidated from St. Marys, Kansas • 1

(J ML t- ST, CONSOLIDATED XIX. No. 43-825 St. Marys, Kansas, May 6, 1909. THE 8T.

MARYS EAGLE. Established June 15, ISWt THE ST. MARYS JOURNAL Established ime 4, ItSW THE High School Athletics Second Annual County Meet Held at Havensville Last Friday and Saturday TEIE BALL GAMES Quigley's Champs Lose to Has-kill But Win From Washington University and Fairmount College Trare N0V6 HI Pat Behan Dead A telegram from Wanette, Ok lahoma, Sunday night announced the death of Patrick Behan at his home there. Mr. Behan is well known to nearly all our people, being one of the pioneer settlers of this vicinity.

About fifteen years ago he moved to Wanette, where he has since resided and where his wife 'since passed away. For several years after leaving here he frequently came back to look after his property interests and visit among hour and a half waiting and shivering and becoming stiff their 'opponents were keeping warm by exercise in other events (all their exercises for that after noon came before the tennis) and were well prepared for the game when it opened. They won five games while our boys won one. From this point on our boys won but it was too late. They took three straight games and lost one thus losing the set.

The next set St. Marys won by a score of six to one. The third set went to Havensville by six to The contest pulled off last Friday and Saturday was pleasant and ailtogether enjoyable in spite of the cold weather. Our little party of eight were most kindly entertained in private homes and when we tried to pay for the entertainment (for we will be open every night, rain or shine. Come and see the beautiful pictures and hear the music Pitms df an ip? Fcmf In the first defeat of the season, St.

Marys last Friday fell victim to the "Heap Big" Chiefs from Haskill by a score of 9 to 8. The wind blew shrill and cold from the Artie Circle, making it disagreeable for both spectator and player. In the eighth in-' ning the bleachers seemed alive with rooters, whose efforts were not wholly in vain, for the score of the white and blue was advanced six points, but in the ninth were retired one behind the This defeat, however, was due to Green's absence from the box on account of the hard game he handled the previous day against K. St. Marys has another" game with the red skins and with Green manipulating the sphere, we look for a different story.

2 three thus giving Havensville two sets to our one. The games however were 13 to 13. It is no disgrace to lose a tournament under such circumstances. Mcrrell Lee had a battle for his set in singles with Charles Cree of West mor lend and won at Sunday Tuesday Thursday Saturday had engaged the same before going up there) the pay was generously refused. The hearty welcome and whole-hearted courtesy extended us by the people of Havensville will not soon be forgotten.

The contest a year from now will probably be held in St. Marys. However the exact date and place of next meeting will not be fixed until June, at which time there will be a meeting in Westmoreland, of the Superintendents in the county and one student graduate from his many friends, and was preparing to again return to St. Marys this spring to make his permanent home. Pat Behan was a friend to everybody and one of the best hearted men alive.

When he lived on a farm near the lakes west of town many and many a one when at the lakes fishing were invited to his home to share his hospitality and feast at his bounteous table. No one was ever left out in a storm when near Pat Behan's place or left his premises hungry if they Admission 10 Cents to All Frank G. Culp, M'g'r. length by a score of 6 to 4. Lena Rezac acquitted herself with honor falling but little below first place in grades.

Her average by all judges (4) was 94 per cent. Some who were strangers to us said they would have given her second place. We didn't go to win the contest, (We entered for a maxium Mary Elizabeth Halligan If I must die I will encounter darkuess as a bride And hug it in my arms. of only 15 points and won 11.) We went to arouse our interest made it known. His loss will be mourned by many of our old citizens wrho knew him best-Mrs.

MikeDimler, his daughter, Miss Gertie Dimler, grandchild, and Margin Schoenmann, son-in-law, left for Wanette Monday to attend the funeral. Shakespeare Such must have been the thoughts of Mary Elizabeth Hal ligan, who fully reconciled to her 1 Creator, passed out ot this hie Ah, come and sympathize with me, My friend Is now laid low. The pleasure of my life Is o'er, Ah, how can I be gay Since she, alas, is now no more That cheered me with her lay. No more I'll hear her tuneful song Nor see her smiling face; No more shall youths around her throng Delighted by her grace, The laws of science she coula scan Through every mystic part In DIas'page she just began To captivate the heart. But now she's gone beyond that bourne, That none of us can shun, And left me here to sigh and mourn 'Till life's last sand is run.

On Cross Creek 'neath the grassy sod Her sacred ashes lie, -I hope her soul is with her God Placedln the heavens on, Wednesday, April 28th, at Quigley's lads defeated the strong- Washington university team here Wednesday in one of the fastest and most interesting games yet played on the local field. The features of the game were the hard and effective hitting of the locals and the exceptionally fine pitching of Hayden, one of Quigley's youngest slab artists. The St. Louis boys started in the second inning and put two men over the plate. In this inning, the locals seemed to be satisfied with one tally, but came strong in the third when Sheehan singled, Dockery beat out a bunt, Speice laid one down but, Sheehan was caught at third and Swift, single scored both and the big catcher went to third on a fielder's choice.

He scored on a passed ball. In the last half of the eighth inning, Swift forced Speice, who got a beautiful single, Hefner's two bagger scored Swift and Hefner scored on a drive by Scanlan, the big left-handed first baseman. 3 P. seemingly as peaceful and happy as if sinking into a each school. The contest a year ago was held inOnaga so it seems only fair for us to have it in this side of the county next year if we want it and since the occasion proved so interesting this year we have just about come to the conclusion that we want it next year.

Last year Westmoreland easily won first; place in the contest while Havensville did not win first place in any event. This year Onaga took first place scoring to her credit a total of 49 points while Havensville took second with a score of 46i points and Westmoreland was pushed down to third place (though very close to second) with a score of 45i. Each of these schools won To The Public As I start on my trip to Europe in about two weeks, I wish to announce that my sons will have charge ot my store during my absence. My slumber. The brightest bloom of young womanhood had faded in the contest and we can boast of thorough success.

The honors of the various contests were merited as follows by the four schools participating, namely, Onaga, Havensville, Westmoreland and St. Marys: Havensville was awarded first place on the literary entriesr Lair Richardson winning on oration over Ray Tibbetts of Westmoreland, his theme being''Steps in our progress." Three schools Westmoreland, Onaga and Havensville, were represented in the debate, two from each school son, Hallie will have charge of re-, by a fire of thirteen months illness, but there still remained those beautiful virtues which characterized her life from childhood. Mary Elizabeth Halligan was pair work. He is a graduate of Kansas City Watch Maker and Engraving school and is a first class watchmaker and also a fine hand engraver. Any work you wish to intrust to his care wll have the same care and attention as if I was hre myself.

43.2t II. C.Hansen. And when on earth my time is spent Tistoherl will turn, And join her In the heavenly choir When I shall cease to mourn. this being won by the latter born on Cross Creek, Jackson County, December 28, 1881, and educated in the district schools. She was an exceptionally bright scholar and after graduation attended the Jackson county institute.

On her second examination for a teacher she secured a second grade certificate and taught in the schools of the county for six years. It was during town, which was represented by John Harries for the affirma tive and Lair Richardson for the negative, subject "Resolved, that it would be for the best de Card of Thanks During the long time of the illness of our beloved daughter and sister many acts of kindness were rendered us and after her death sympathy and assistance given on every hand by good neighbors and friends. To all who thus showed such true Christain spirit we desire to extend our sincere thanks and assure them that their charity will never be forgotten. Wm. Halligan and Family, her sixth year teaching that she contracted a severe cold which velopment of our young people to have to pay their own way developed into ailment more ser first place in seven events while still in another event Onaga and Havensville tied for first place.

Individual honor belongs with a wide marginto Lair Richardson who won for his school 20 points He is a junior and will be in the contest again next year. We went to the contest fully expecting to win first place tennis doubles as well as in singles but we had not counted-on the temperature of that northern climate, and while our boys were standing around for about an Conundrum If a house, which was wired by the city AT COST, contained 16 lights, 5 switches and 2 three way switches for how much does the contractor lose, who wires a house with 20 lights, 11 switches and 2 three-way switches for $48.25. Mr. Farmer, your spring work is on and if you want to make any success youmusC have good work animals. See Clint Welsh, he can fit you out with a good heavy work horse or mule, or a team of either, and you only pay him for the actual worth of the animal.

42-tf Fairmount proved an easy victim for the St. Marys team, the visitors being treated to a shutout. The all-around good work of Johnson, shortstop for St. Marys and the hitting of Swift and Sheehan, each rapping out a home run, were features of the game. Friday William Jewell will play here.

Saturday K. U. and Sunday Fort Riley. Coach Juigley has high hopes of beating the University team. Leave your orders for Ice Cream in any quantity, at Armstrong Go's.

Orders will be promptly filled for socials, picnics or home use. 40-tf through college after graduating from High school," the negative ious. She loved her work, and would not give up trie care of her school and pupils, though winning. Onaga was given first place in athletics, taking the boys basketball game, pole race, hurdle race, girls' 50 yard dash and running broad jump. The pole vault was won by Roy Zehner at eight feet, Attention, Clean Up On account of being unable to secure teams last Wednesday I have postponed Cleau-Up Day until next Wednesday, May 12th.

Rake up your rubbish, pile it up close to your alley fence and then be sure to notify me so that I may know where to send the teams. The city is doing this for your accommodation so take advantage of it and have your rubbish hauled away free of cost. Take an interest in the andsecond place divided between Westmoreland and Havensville eight feet six inches. The hammer throw was given to the last named town by Lair Richardson at 105 feet, also the standing high jump by Bliss wolfe. The girls' basket ball game beauty of your premises and the city in general.

44-1 1 James McGovern, Street Commissioner. suffering, until at last her phys-cian advised her to seek more suitable climate. In March 1908, she went to Texas in hopes of reclaiming her health, where she remained about a year? but already the fangs of the disease that was soon to blot out her young life had fastened themselves immovable upon her. About two months ago she returned to her home in this city and despite everything that human hands and medical treatment could do, she continued to sink nearer to death but closer to a merited and glorious reward awaiting her at the hands of a just God. Mollie Halligan was the most lovable of girls.

To know her was to admire and respect her. Her kindness of heart, genial disposition, pleasant conversation and cheering smile would at once appeal to you and prompt you to seek her closer acquaintance and friendship. After a requiem mass at the Immaculate" Conception church Friday morning, April 30th, the remains were conveyed to the Holy Cross cemetery where was one of the warmest contests on the field, being given to Westmoreland's five. This town was badly handicapped by two of their boys being laid up I with sprained ankles. The piano solo was awarded to HURRY! You'll have to hurry, Sir, It you get In btfore the curtain falls on our Great Closing out The good things are-not all gone yet but REMEM-BERQNLY THREE MORE WEEKS 0ND THISS0LE WILL END.

43-tf MllIerTs Clothing Store. Havensville by Roscoe Behret and the piano duet was tied by Havensville and Onaga. Westmoreland was given, first on essay, by Edith McKimmens. Karl Richardson was second. Harmony and good feeling pre- First Communion A class of nineteen boys and thirty-four girls received First Holy Communion at the Immac- vailed throughout and the various i entries were creditably carried a ma uclate Conception church last they were laid to rest in the fam Chest With the Chill in They are recognized the best the country over.

We have js Sunday at a Solemn High Mass, The Sacrament was administered by Rev. Father DeSmedt who also gave a very touching sermon to the first Communicants and to the parents in regard to their duty toward their children. The renovation of baptismal vows in behalf of the class was masterfully read by Eugene Miller, and in the afternoon following the inscription of the scapular the act of consecration was beautifully delivered by Kegina Pessemier. lit. Rev.

Bishop Lillis will administer confirmation to the children on ascension Thursday, May 20th. out by all the schools participating. 1 1 Lived 152 Years Wm. Parr England's oldest man-married the third time at 120, worked in the fields till 132 und lived 20 years longer. People should bo useful at 80.

James Wright of Spurlock, show's fiow to remain young. I feel just like a lft-year-old boy," he writes, "after taklngjMxbottloa of Electric Hitters. For thirty years Kidney trouble made life a burden, but the first bottle of this wonderful medicine convluced me that I hud found the greatest cure on earth." They're a' godsend to weak, sickly or old pco'ple, Try hem, 25 at D. Lane's. different styles and different sizes, but the best is the Pure White Stone Lined.Call and, examine the latest.

Anderson Hardware Furniture Co. ily lot beside her mother, The large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends that followed the remains to their last resting place is surely evideriC!) of the great esteem in which she was held. The sympathy of every one is extended to the breaved father, brother and sifter. A TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF MART E. HALLIGAN BY HER FATHER Door to my lovo, all, early loHtl arm Is weak to save My own great.

Joy, my earthly boast Has sunk to an untimely grave. Come youths and children, when you Bee This talo of grief and woo, Bclvue, Kansas. St. Marys, Kansas..