The Olsburg Optic from Olsburg, Kansas • 2

THE OPTIC, OLSBURG, POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, KANSAS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1922. OLSBURG OPTIC Published every Wednesday at Olsburg, Kansas The Enterprise Publishing Company, Randolph, Kansas. To whom all correspondence in regard to advertising should be addressed ELDON C. NEWBY, Editor Subscription price $1 per year Entered as second-class matter June 15, 1922, at the post office at Olsburg, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879." ADVERTISING RATES Display advertisements, one issue, per Locals. inch, 10 issue, one per line (six words per line) 5 cents.

Church notices, funeral notices, free. DECEMBER 1922 1 2 3 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 31 25 25 27 28 29 30 THOUGHT -FOR TODAYBible Thoughts memorized, will prove priceless heritage in after years. DECEMBER 14. GOD LOVES THE God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. 73:1.

DECEMBER 15. THE POWER OF THOUGHT: As he thinketh in his heart so is he. -Proverbs 23:7. DECEMBER 16. A SAFE that hath pity upon the poor lendeth to the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

-Prov. 19:17. DECEMBER 1 17. NO MORE WAR: -Nation shall not lift up, sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any -Isaiah 2:4. DECEMBER 18.

RIGHTEOUSNESS PAYS ter is a little with righteousness, than great revenues without 16:8. DECEMBER 19. VALUE OF A GOOD good name is rather, to be chosen than great riches, a loving favonr rather than silver and gold. -Proverbs 22:1. DECEMBER 20.

LAW OF LOVE: Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.Romans 13:10. Masonic Officers. Masonic Officers. The Masonic lodge at Randolph has elected the following officers for the ensuing term: J. F.

Copeland, W. M. F. J. Newman, S.

W. E. H. Peter, J. W.

Charles A. Heller, Treasurer. A. S. Ekdahl, Secretary.

The following officers were appointed: A. J. Peter, S. D. L.

E. Boles, J. D. C. H.

Friedrich, S. S. K. N. Pfuetze, J.

S. Daniel Baird, Tyler. These officers will be installed December 21, when the Masons and Order of the Eastern Star will hold a joint installation. No Trespassing. All persons are forbidden to hunt, trap or trespass on our premises.

Phil R. Ekblad O. E. Bjorling A. W.

Rosenberg Walter Vandahl. 5 As a AUTOCASTER Gift Fountain Pens, Books, Cards, Pencils Stationery for Christmas Presents LLOYD T. ERICKSON Cleburne, Kansas MARIADAHL LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTES Funeral services, for Andrew Melgren, were held last Wednesday afternoon, onethirty at the home and two o'clock at the Church, with interment in the family burial place in the Mariadahl cemetery. Mr. Melgren was born in Sweden, March 6, 1837, arrived in Rockford, 1863, and at Mariadahl 1866 and has been a member of the church ever since.

He was married twice, the first time to Miss Charlotta Fern, April 16, 1867. To this union six children were born, three of whom survive, the daughters Amanda, Alma and Hilma. His first wife died February 26, 1879. He was married again December 14, 1880 to Miss Anna Mathilda Larson. To this union eight children were born, five of whom survive.

They are Mrs. Clara Hayer of Syracuse, Kansas, Carl, Lydia and Theodore at home and Emily at Topeka. He died Saturday evening December 9, at the very ripe age of 85 years, 9 months and 3 days. He is mourned by his eight surviving children, eight grand children, one brother August and family in Olsburg, two sisters in Sweden and many other near relatives and friends. The pastor of the church, assisted by Rev.

J. E. Carlson from the Orphans' Home conducted the services. Three brothers from that family have died within three months, a circumstance worthy of notice and consideration. Chas.

Melgren of Olsburg died September 10, John Melgren of Mariadahl October 10 and Andrew December 9. have lived to a ripe old age but Andrew was the oldest. He was a pioneer and among the early settlers in this community Others had come before but of those who have lived until now he is among the first. Rev. Carlson preached at the morning service in Mariadahl and in Randoiph in the afternoon last Sunday, in the absence of the pastor who was in Salem and Vliets.

The confirmation class will meet at 10 o'clock this Saturday morning. A confirmation class wil be organized in Cleburne this Saturday afternoon at two o'clock. Sunday is the third Sunday in Advent. The text is Matt. 11:11,19.

Subject of sermon: "Jesus Extols John the Baptist." The services begin at 11o'clock and will be in English. All those especially who prefer the English Language are urged to come. The children of the Sunday School will remain after the services to practice for the Christmas festival. Services in Cleburne in the evening at sever The text is II Peter 1: 19, 21 and subject of sermon "The Word of Prophecy." The most important characteristic trait while we are on this earth, humanly speaking, is to be religious. The most important thing to be for time and eternty is to be right with God.

To be this we must hear Jesus, His Son, and let him be our Lord and Master. If anyone is spiritually asleep he needs to be roused from his slumber and if awake, he needs and craves spiritual nourishment. We invite all to come to our services, but especially those who have no other spiritual home and who want to worship with us. We want to do good unto those who come. We want to be we are concerned about the eternal welfare of souls.

We need God's word and the meditation of it and the guidance of God's Holy Spirit. Christmas is very near. That Jesus Christ was born is the great reason for joy and happiness on earth. We must not, as Christian people, permit anything to detract from or hide away or take the place of Jesus the Christ Child at Christmas. CARL E.

LUNDGREN, Pastor. No Trespassing. All persons are forbidden to hunt or trespass on our premises. Andrew Kjellin John Grob Geo. H.

Jameson Stephen Harris.6d. For Sale. One registered Duroc Jersey boar about nine months old. John Bergman, Winkler, Kan.1| MRS. MAYNARD MAYES Mrs.

Lucetta M. Mayes died at her home near Topeka December 9, 1922, aged 61 years, three months and five days. Lucetta Lemar was born in Missouri September 4, 1861. When a small girl she came with her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs.

Thomas Lemar, to Kansas. About fifty years ago they located on a homestead three miles north of May Day, where she made her home until she was married January 1, 1882, to G. M. Mayes. Mr.

and Mrs. Mayes continued to make their home in that neighborhood until a few years ago when they moved to a farm near Topeka. Mrs. Mayes is survived by her husband and six children, Ivan Mayes of Barnes. Mrs.

Clay Bacon of Topeka, Mrs. P. W. Anderson of Cottage Hill, Anna and Orval of Topeka and Thomas Mayes. Funeral services were held at Topeka Monday morning and the body was brought 1 to Randolph and taken out to the' May Day cemetery for burial.

Burial services were conducted by Rev. A. E. Ryan of Green, pastor of the M. E.

church at Green and Wesley Chapel. AMERICAN LEGION Legion Meeting. The Carlson-Lovgren Post of the American Legion will meet Saturday evening, December 16, to elect officers. All members be L. Wendland, Post Commander.

Reward For Information A reward of $100. will be paid for information leading to the arrest and conviction of party who threw a stone through the memorial art glass window of the Methodist Church in Cleburne on Monday night, November 20, 1922. By order of the Board of Trustees. For Sale. Registered Hereford bulls from eight months to three years old.

A nice lot of March and April Duroc boars and gilts. Also Single Comb Brown Leghorn cockerels, prize winning H. Erickson, Olsburg, Kan, House for Sale. Five-room house in East -J. A.

Holmstrom. Clay Cravens, general tioneer, solicits your sale. Ten years experience, satisfaction guaranteed. Address 1201 Bluemont avenue, phone 910X, Manhattan, or make date at the Enterprise office. The U.

B. Ladies Aid of Green will hold a bazaar and chicken supper on Saturday December 16, at the Faubion cream station, begining at 2 o'clock p.m. James T. McCulloch AUCTIONEER Clay Center, Kansas Many years experience. Guar.

antee satisfactory results. The Enterprise will arrange a date for you. C. VERNON NOBLE AUCTIONEER Manhattan, Kansas Dates can be made at the Enterprise office in Randolph. GEORGE FRYHOFER Land Auctioneer 524 First Nat'l Bank Blg.

Chicago, Illinois J. F. COPELAND DENTIST Office over State Bank of Randolph RANDOLPH, KANSAS HOMER BOLES AUCTIONEER The best of service. The best of terms. Make dates at the Enterprise office.

RANDOLPH, KANSAS CLEBURNE A very happy Sunday was spent at the Mission church when the congregation of the church and also the people cf the Methodist church niet to welcome the new pastor, Rev. Serenius Johnson, and wife and children, who arrived from Minnesota Wednesday. After the Snuday school, special numbers in music and singing, 2 talk of welcome to the minister, after which he delivered his initial sermon. Rev. Brown of Randolph also made a talk.

After this a fine dinner was served to all. We extend to Rev. Johnson, Mrs. Johnson, Miss Ethel, little Mildred Milton a hearty welcome and may they feel at home and like our little city. Amwell Jones and George Williams went to Kansas City Tuesday evening with hogs and cattle.

It is reported that Dr. E. Schumann of Blue Rapids, formerly of this place, has been taken to a hospital at Concordia suffering from a very bad case of blood poisoning, caused from cutting his hand while performing a surgical operation. Miss Mary Blomberg was taken to the state hospital at Topeka Monday. Mr.

Peter Hanson, Miss Emma Hanson and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hanson and baby were down from Olsburg Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs.

Rasmussen were in Irving Wednesday evening. Rev. Lundgren of Mariadahl returned Monday from Vliets. Mr. and Mrs.

Abel Johnson made the trip with him. There was a good attendance at the lecture at the theater Sunday evening. Rev. Hall and Rev. Hvass were here from Randolph Sunday.

The different churches are busy practicing for their Christmas programs, Several of the friends from town have been out to the Rudolph Sanderson home to "listen in" on their new Westinghouse radio. A number of the young folks from here went to Randolph Tuesday evening to attend church. ANDERSON-ROEPKE. Thanksgiving Day was wedding day for Walter E. Roepke and Mabel E.

Anderson. The wedding took place at the Methodist parsonage at ten o'clock. The brid and groom were accompanied by Otto Musil and Miss Clara Rickson. make their home with the This fine young couple will make thgir home with the bride's father, H. J.

Anderson, in the Cottage Hill neighborhood. Those who are acquainted with Mrs. Roepke's fine housekeeping qualities and Mr. Roepke's enterprising spirit, will bespeak for them their share of success and hapiness. Many friends join in wishing that every day may be a happy thanksgiving day.

On their return from a visit in Topeka, on Monday evening, the newly wedded couple were given a hearty welcome by some ninety of their friends calling and wishing them future and Waterville Telegraph. ROSE HILL CHURCH Do not forget the services next Sunday. Bible school 10 o'clock. Morning worship 11 o'clock. The Epworth League at 7 o'clock and the evening service 7:30.

Saturday afternoon the children will meet at the church rehearse for the Christmas program which will be held Monday evening, December 25. May we not forget the real significance of what Christmas stands "The coming of Christ" and in the degree that this is borne in mind ours will! be a real "Merry Christmas." A. W. SAMUELSON, Pastor. Ferd For Sale, Nearly new Standard Touring car, 1922 model, priced for quick sale.

At P. A. Nordstrom's Harness Shop. For Sale. One Jersey bull calf two months old, eligible to registry.

-B. R. Thompson. d4. A few choice R.

C. Rhode Island Red cockerels at $1.50 each. Call M. R. Harris, two miles north of Garrison.

The Play You Have Been Looking for FARMER HASKINS A Comedy Drama in Four Acts Wednesday, January 10 8:00 P.M. BY THE RANDOLPH GRADE SCHOOL Cast Timothy Haskins, -Harold Brown John Haskins, his son -Omo Attwood Charles Cheswick, needs watching Leach Rube Williams, not so slow Dugan Bill Higgins, not now Walstrom Hulda Thorne, orphan Dugan Hetty Haskins, wife of Tim. Copeland Selina Somners, servant Aidie Moline Tildy Haskins, Timothy's sister Ruby Bellman Synopsis Act, I. On the farm-Hetty-Hulda ThorneRube burns his fingers; Timothy- The story; Bill Higgins "I guess Timothy will have to kick," Arrival of John and Mr. Cheswick.

Act II. Hetty worried, "AH, Hulda I fear i it is not the head but the heart that worries you." A little cheerful gossip Charge of must prove John guilty or I shall marry the man I love in spite of the world," The quarrel- Scheming -Rube and JohnA letter- -Good news Accused of forgery. Act III. "Here is her fortune, Hetty, and may she live long to enjoy it." Rube discovers the money on desk- "I'll watch Selma in love with riddance to bad rubbish" A valuable receipt -Rube on guard- A back, she is still my ward." Act IV. must find out something or I'll esplode" Rube returns- the law demands I'll shall answer the law not you" Return of Rube- John arrives- -Cheswick unmasked-Good never rains but what it Protect Your Service One of the problems of your public utility is the protection of its property.

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