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MINNEAPOLIS BIDS THE VISITING ODD FELLOWS AND REBEKAHS WELCOME-TOWN WILL BE THEIRS TOMORROW! liifMiittititi ill' tlr 7 c'V MINNEAPOLIS, OTTAWA COUNTY, KANSAS, THURSDAY, April 23, 1918. NO. 40 VOL. 22 TWELVE MEN WILL GO FRIDAY SCHOOL FETE NEXT SATURDAY Jayhawkers' Annual Picnic Mrs. J.

W. Smith, daughter of Mr. High School Operetta Was Good HANG OUT ALL OF YOUR FLAGS The rain and snow Friday nightT Ottawa County Will Send Second kept many, away from the operetta, and Mrs. Presley Smith of this city, has written an interesting account of the annual Jayhawkers' picnic held in A Nautical Knot," given by the High Draft Contingent Other News From the Court House The second contingent of drafted Write Today Today there came a letter from a friend from over there, where Zeppelins and airplanes wreak a vengeance from the air; the letter bore the stamp of France, 'twas signed: "Your boyhood friend" its tone was heart depressing and it sobbed with dismal trend. school chorus, but all who attended Los Angeles, California, April 13 this year.

Her letter follows: felt well repaid, for going. The oper men from Ottawa county will go to Camp Funston Friday, April 26. The In renewing my subscription to the dear old home paper, will tell you all etta was directed by Miss Lydia Pros-ser, with Miss Faye Gasaway pianist. George Gage and Harold White were the stage directors, and being unable about the Jayhawkers' annual picnic "Old pard," he wrote, "why don't list includes: Floyd Becker, Wm. Earl Hull, Bert Allen Bourne, Jasper Sals-berry, George Meirose, Paul Johnston, Claude Towne, Leslie Clark Locke, held yesterday.

you write one little word to me It's secure appropriate scenery, they Tomorrow is Liberty Loan Day Odd Fellows and Rebekahs will be Here A Big Day Every business house and every residence in Minneapolis should display a flag tomorrow. In the first place, this is the day that President Wilson has officially designated as Liberty Loan Day. Then, too, it is the ninety-ninth anniversary of the institution of Odd Fellowship in America, and the Minneapolis District Association will meet here. Extensive plans have been made for the entertainment of a large crowd, and it is up to us as citizens, to make the visitors welcome. Several hundred out of town people will undoubtedly l- a 4 V.

Told of Life in the Trenches Lieut. Thornton of the English army gave a graphic description of trench warfare and life in the trenches, when he addressed a large crowd at the Presbyterian church last Wednesday evening. He was here directly in the interest of the furtherance of the Liberty Loan campaign, and in his address brought out forcibly the necessity of the people at home responding liberally to this call, also that of the army Y. M. C.

A. and the Red Cross. Lieut. Thornton was at the front for thirteen months, and was wounded so that it was necesary for him to return home. Now he is putting in his time touring the country and giving the people first-hand information of conditions "Over There." He contrasted vividly the difference in the Allied armies and the German army, Thousands of former residents of Kansas gathered yesterday for an old hell to me to feel the dread I do with no dear face to see.

I've not received got busy and made some, which suited Albert E. Ribble, Claud R. Brown, Was Postponed on Account of Rain Program to be Given as Planned The Ottawa County School Fete and Council of Defense, Day which was to have been held last Saturday, had to be postponed a week on account of the heavy rain and snow. It will take place Saturday of this week. The program will include the Spelling contest at 9:30 m.

Speaking in the Markley Grove at 10:30 a. m. County track meet and grade school contest at the fair grounds at 2:00 p. m. The display of the hand-work done by the school children over the county will be on exhibition in the Midgley building all day Friday and Saturday.

No admission will be charged to visit this display. the setting of the play admirably. fashioned picnic. Headquarters for all Wm. Paten Newman and Leslie L.

Boner. John Melvin Travis, Wm. The characters were: Julia, the one letter from a person that I know, and pard, that homesick longing is a horror, I eschew. haughty belle of Barnstapoole, Bess Reed; Nance, her friend, Ruth Davis; Alfred Stirn and Ferdinand Pieschl were named as substitutes. "If you would pen one little line to Barnabas Lee, a wandering artist, The next call has been issued for drive away these blues, I'd buckle up counties were established early, and these were centers for frfends to meet.

Each register book was placed under the shade of a large sycamore tree, each of us eager to see who would register next. The Ottawa county list wasn't large, bu we all were glad to meet. My husband and myself were Arvil Buenning; Joe Stout, the stal May 10., Eight Ottawa county men my courage, pard, and tighten up my will be sent to Jefferson Barracks on that date. shoes, and sally forth with stronger lads who heard from home today. Say wart mate of the Bounding Billow, Claude Beech; Bill Salt, an ancient mariner, Marc Henry; Jim Spray, Ned Bluff and Jack Brace, sailors, Claude The county commissioners viewed partner, can't you write one line, no matter what the lay.

first to register, then Mr. Frank the Baird road Tuesday. This is a new road, running one mile along the Barber, Cecil Wilcox and Victor Brainard, Mrs. Mina Brown, Mrs, "One little smile from over there, south side of section seven in Grant R. F.

D. NO. 2 Brown; Delia, Daisy and Dora, Barnstapoole girls, Nola Richards, Aileen one little postage stamp that bears a township. patriotic face would help release the Just half of the township assessors damp, depressing, homesick Spirit Eliza Cosgrove, Dr. Parkinson and wife, formerly of Delphos.

At the noon hour, the Ottawa county people, and a score or more from Chapman, where we lived many years, spread a feast of good things on a large uc UClCa A Dicv.iai biaitl Hill -1 1 1 1 after the evening program, to accommodate the visitors from the north. Registration will be upstairs in the I. 0. 0. F.

building. The afternoon program wil be held in the Presbyterian church. Supper will be served in the banquet room and in the first floor room of the I. 0. O.

building. The Rebekahs will have their evening session in the Odd Fellows hall, while the Odd Fellows will meet in the Blair and Lela Baueifind. As the story goes, Julia scorns the sailor lads who are hopelessly in love with her, but on the departure of the ship for that oppresses me each hour. Oh have finished their work and have made their returns to the county clerk. In all the rain and snow about sixty people came to the Caledonia school house last Friday with well filled baskets and such a spread as we had! Some of us had so much to eat partner, write one little joy, to sweet In the probate court the following telling how the German soldier marches to the front because he has to, while the Americans, French and English go because they love their country.

Lieut. Thornton spoke of the marvelous heroism of the French people. In northern France, he says, there is not an able bodied man today, even the agricultural work being done almost entirely by the women. He says that coming from England he marvelled at the luxuries the en up my sour. items were reported by Judge Henry: "Distracted, lingering longings, send a photo if you can of anyone I April 18, a transcript of sale of table.

All were invited to partake, and from all accounts none went away hungry. After dinner we lis a year's voyage Barnabas Lee comes to town and falls in love with Julia, who returns his affections, whereupon the sailors kidnap the artist and 'stow him aboard the ship going to sea. real estate in Ottawa county was filed from Cloud county, in the estate of know back home, a woman or a man some little heart sent gift that I can pack while on the hike, so old pard, that the bench broke and we had a tumble. Glad Mr. Hoover wasn't near that day.

The parents thought the pupils deserved a good treat on this occasion. Miss Lott had her pupils prepare a good program, and it was armory, upstairs in the Midgley Fay Heald et minors. Meanwhile Nance is loved by Joe April 18, in the estate of W. E. building.

write that letter. God! Whoever tened to several patriotic songs and speeches. Campaigners were active among the picnickers. Many sales and pledges were reported for the Third Liberty Loan. The day was perfect, and none seemed to care to Stout, who is so bashful that he in A complete program appears on an thought they'd pike? duces' Bill Salt to propose for him.

enjoyed by all. The pupils are de Cline, deceased, probate of will as a continuance from former hearing, and inventory filed. "Just write one little note of cheer, lighted to have Miss Lott for their other page of this paper. E. G.

Smith For County Attorney Bill, however mistakes the girls and proposes to Julia. Nance is heart April 17, estate of John Haley, teacher next year. it seems to me you could, 'twould clarify my brooding mind and do my old heart good. One little note is all separate; each thought of something more to tell. At last we decided to Roderer Blanchard was "re-elected deceased, inventory filed.

broken when she hears of Joe's affec-tibn for Julia, and the ship has sailed before the mistake could be righted. clerk for another three years at the April 19, marriage license wa3 have lunch, as there was an abundance I ask, but make it ring with cheer, Under the head, ''Political nouncements" will be found the nouncement of E. G. Smith for county attorney, subject to the will of the annual school meeting. He has made granted to Earnest Lee Clanton and left from dinner.

The coffee was re Americans, as a class, are enjoying. In England one must have a ration card to secure all the necessary articles of food. No automobiles are used for pursuits of pleasure, all the gasoline being required to run the ambulances and other army necessities. His talk made a strong appeal to every one in the audience, and undoubtedly opened the eyes of many as to the necessity for putting over this third loan within the prescribed time limit. Messiah Given lOOthTime at Lindsborg Lirtdsborg will celebrate its jubilee The second part is supposed to be a the district a good clerk Old partner, write to me today, there's nothing then I'll fear." Ex.

plenished and we were seated again Mr. and Hrs. B. H. Olsen spent Sun Berenice Elizabeth Bailey, both of Minneapolis.

They were married by Rev. F. T. Barry. to while away a- few moments longer.

Republican primary, August 6th. year later, when the ship returns. In this act the sailors and girls become reconciled and in conclusion there are This was a more quiet hour, as word day at Thos. Olsen's. Sidney Bacon has sold his oil busi Mr.

Smith is an Ottawa county boy, having been born in Minneapolis Jan April 20, Paul C. Hendrixson and had been received that "Over Yonder" promises of many happy weddings. Pauline Wilcox, both of Minneapolis, several of the American boys had been Phoebe Augusta Simmons PhoebeAugusta Robinson was born near Ada, Ottawa county, Kansas, on the 28th clay of June, 1878, where she resided until the year 1906 when she uary 17, 1890. He is the son of J. secured license and were married by ness to Walter McClellan and he and his wife expect to leave for Colorado the first of May.

This neighborhood slain. An especially pleasing feature of the operetta was the Sailors' Hornpipe, Rev. Barry. As the evening shadows cast their April 23, Earl A. Cree secured li will miss these worthj people, Smith, editor of the Delphos Republican.

After finishing High school at Salina in 1908, Mr. Smith taught school in Douglas county for two years. During the winter of 1910-11 forms across the green, and the flowers nodded good night, we also danced by Miss Pauline Leonard, one of the sailor lads, to express1, his joy upon returning home. The entire We surely had a good rain and lots cense to marry urace uoii iruex, both of Delphos. bade each other good night, hoping to of snow on Friday and Saturday, and we are glad for the moisture, but we didn't want all of that snow this late April 23, estate of Jonas McCul- meet again next year.

Many were dis High school chorus made up the choruses, which were very well rendered. he took a combined business and appointed at not seeing and hearing lick, deceased, petition filed to probate will. Commissions issued to take stenographic course at the Lawrence It was a pretty story, charmingly Senator McMillan there. portrayed by the young people, who Business College. In June 1911 he ac cepted a position with the govern had worked hard for several weeks to be able to present it.

We feel sure American Army Rifle Superior to ment, after passing the Civil Service festival this spring when the oratorio chorus gives the 100th rendition of the Messiah. Mme. Olive Fremstad, who is the possessor of "one of the greatest voices the world has known," will open the festival May 5th. Lucy Gates, "America's greatest coloratura soprano," will appear May 12th. For this jubilee festival better "Messiah" soloists than have ever been heard at Lindsborg have been secured.

All of them have won established reputations thru appearances with the greatest oratorio societies and orchestras of the land and thru individual Victor and Columbia records. The Oratorio That Used by German Troops examination, and worked in the Department of Agriculture on an experi-ment farm at Bard, Imperial county, that, should the chorus see fit to reproduce it, they would be greeted by a much larger crowd. deposition of attesting witnesses now residing in other states. April 24, marriage license was issued to Erl Melvin Zuker and Frances Isabelle Clark, both of Minneapolis. Auril 24, Elmer Adolph Halderson and Mary Etta Sheets, both of Glasco, secured license to wed.

American troops are armed with a faster firing and more accurate rifle moved, with her parents to Barnard, Lincoln county, Kansas. At the age of fourteen years she united with the Christain church and continued in that faith until her death, which occurred Sunday, April 6th. On the 25th day of Noy ember, 1908 she was united in marriage to Avery Simmons of Barnard, at Beloit, Kansas. To this union were born four children, one boy dying in infancy. Two boys and one girl, Dorrence, aged seven years, Warren aged six years and Edith, aged four years, who, with her husband, one brother, one sister, and her father, are left to mourn.

She was a loving wife, being fully devoted to her home and to the welfare of her husband and children. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 9, 1918, at the Barnard M. E. church, conducted by Rev. R.

L. Hen-drickson. Interment was made than used by the Germans, according in the season. Nearly everyone in Concord township bought Liberty -iConds, and we ought to do at least that much, when our lads do so much more. Miss Doris Haley had an auto accident last week and took both back wheels off the mail carrier, Mr.

Hey-wood's car. Miss Flossie Elliott of Minneapolis spent several clays last week at the J. A. Mikesell home and attended the last day of school at Caledonia. Miss Elliott has many warm friends here, as she was our successful teacher for California, until the fall of 1912, re signing to enter K.

U. at the begin ning of that school year. to our expert designers, manufac Red Cross Notes The Sophomore girls of the Junior turers, and marksmen, says a state ment by the Bureau of Ordnance, Mr. Smith attended the University of Kansas from 1912 to 1918, first completing a four-year college course, Auxiliary shipped ten pinafores and ten bath towels to St. Louis Head One military critic and writer claims the German Mauser does not permit quarters.

The Freshman girls have then entering the School of Law, where he will finish the three-year the most skilled user to get more than fifty per cent of the firing speed of also shipped forty-eight property Quartet consists of Myrtle Thornburg, soprano; Nevada Vander Veer, contralto; Reed Miller, tenor; Frederick Wheeler, bass. concerts and recitals are announced for the Women who can only give a part course this spring, thus doing a reg the modified Enfield adopted for the two terms, in 1915-16 -and United States service. of an afternoon will be welcome as well as those who can give the full ular seven-year course in six years, At present he is secretary to Hon. The superiority claimed for the American weapon is supported on Lloyd and Vein Baker spent Saturday night and Sunday with their parents at Wells. Oscar Schlotz has been selling a W.

Green, Dean of the School of Law time. There is lots of work and workers are needed. Community Club The Community Club met in special session Tuesday night, with a fair representation of members present. Reports of committees were heard and some new matters taken up for consideration. Lewis Pickrell, L.

W. Coughlin and A. Loomis were appointed as a committee to take charge of the Red Cross Auction to be held Saturday, May 4, at 3 o'clock. A permanent advertising committee was appointed, consisting of L. W.

Coughlin, Dr. E. B. Hill and Frank Shaffer. F.

L. Galpin was instructed to see the Barnard cemetery. Barnard Bee. three counts: Quicker firing as a re Question Mrs. Simmons was the only sister He was one of the three members of the debating team which K.

U. sent sent to meet Oklahoma at Some day will come a query of Mrs. A. E. Smith of this city.

sult of bolt-handle design, easier and quicker sighting as a result of sight design, greater accuracy of bullet flight resulting from bullet design and That will grip the mind and heart, Norman, this year. This team de Members of Bethany's music faculty, Bethany Band, and Bethany Orchestra will take part. The commencement exercises of Bethany College will also be held during the week. For tickets and a 44-page free souvenir program, write Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas. Bailey-CIanton A ouiet wedding took place at the A Four-Inch Snow April 19 Beginning soon after midnight, As the waiting grows so weary For the boys who do their part.

feated the "Sooners" in their own state, which is the first time that has of greater mechanical accuracy chamber and bore. Thursday, and continuing until noon been done by a team from the Lni Friday, a gentle rain fell in this com versity of Kansas. When suspense your soul is tiring With the burden of unrest, And your conscience is inquiring, "Did you do your level best?" munity. Shortly after noon on Fri Mr. Smith will appreciate the sup John Briggs for Sheriff day the rain turned to snow, which came down steadily the rest of the port of all voters.

Lola Henry Lincoln day. J. L. Steele's official gauge registered four inches of snow, which, Funeral services of Mrs. Lola Lin good many bushels of seed corn this week.

It is fine. J. V. Carper for Sheriff It will be good news to the citizens of Ottawa county to know that J. V.

Carper has thrown his hat in the ring, and has announced his candidacy for the nomination of sheriff of Ottawa county, subject to the will of the Democratic voters at the primaries August 6. "Jim," as he is known to all his friends, needs no introduction to the voters. He was elected sheriff in holding two terms. As far as popularity and efficiency are concerned, he might have continued indefinitely to hold this office, but for the law which says that two successive erms are enough. He is a natural born officer, as was proven w-hen with the rain, amounted to 1.31 inches precipitation.

coin were held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Smith, in this In this paper will be found the announcement of John Briggs for the nomination for sheriff on the Democratic ticket, subject to the will of the voters at the Primary election August 6.

Mr. Briggs has lived in Ottawa county for thirty-two years, and has always followed the pursuit of farming. He lives two miles north and two and three-fourths miles east the county commissioners in regard to fixing up the Meridian road north of town. The president, Dr. J.

F. Brewer, was empowered to act for the club, at any time that it became necessary to take action in regard to the proposed change of schedule in the Union Pacific Beloit branch passenger train. There being no further business the club adjourned to meet the second Tuesday evening in May. Presbyterian manse Saturday evening, April 20, when Rev. F.

T. Barry united in marriage Berenice Elizabeth Bailey and Ernest Lee Clanton, both of Minneapolis. The only attendants were the brother of the groom with his wife. Berenice is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

O. G. Bailey and has grown to womanhood in this city. Since her graduation from M. H.

S. The snow drifted badly in places. city last Sunday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. F. T.

Barry of the ires Saturday, Omar Joyce, the mail carrier on route 2, said that for four bvterian church. Mrs. Lincoln was Can you say that in full measure You have answered duty's call, Sparing neither time nor treasure Be your limit great or small While our own brave sons and brothers For our country meet the test, Are we worthy of these others? Have we done our level best Wilcox-Hendrixson Miss Pauline Wilcox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.

E. Wilcox of Minne-auolis, afnd Mrs." Paul C. Hendrixson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas.

Hendrix miles he had to make his way through the daughter of the late A. A. Henry an -early settler of Minneapolis. two feet of snow in the hills east of town. The route 4 carrier reported of Culver, and is well and favorably known.

He has never held any polit Lola Henry -was bora November 23 the same kind of an experience. 1867, at Clarksville, Ohio, and died in she has been teaching school, being at present employed in the Junior Lewiston, Montana, April 15, 1SJ18 Red Cross Auction Sale An the proceeds of which ical office, but feels confident that should he be nominated and elected he will be able to fill the position o- Transferred to California Edwin Hake, who has been working atred fifty years, four months and High school. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas.

Clanton, living satisfactorily. Mr. Briggs will appre twenty-two days. She came to Kansas in 1869. where she remained until east of Minneapolis.

is building will be turned over to the Ottawa County Chapter of the Red Cross, will be held in Minneapolis Saturday he so capably filled this important office for four years. He is asking for the nomination on the strength son of Sumnerville, were united in ciate the support of all voters, regardless of politics. marriage by Rev. Barry at the in the Adjutant General's office in Washington, D. has been transferred to Los Angeles.

He arrived in Minneapolis Monday night to spend a few days with his mother before go of the record made at that time. a new house on his farm ten miles east of town, where he will take his bride at the close of the school year. The best wishes of a host of friends go with this young couple, as they May 4th, commencing at 3:00 p. m. Col.

George Barker will cry the sale, and everything brought will be auc Mr. Carper has been a resident of Presbyterian manse Saturday evening, April 20 at eight o'clock. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. S.

T. Harvey, grandparents of the bride. The young couple went at once to house Ottawa county since 1894. He came here from Decatur county. He has tioned off.

There is no limit to the lived in Kansas since he was eight start on life's journey together. kind or number of articles to be donated, but the list will include a var ing west. His work will be with the Sulphur Smelting of Philadelphia, which is opening up a house in Los Angeles. The government has taken Has Joined the Marines James McKee, son of Mr. and Mrs.

H. E. McKee of this city, has enlisted in the U. S. Marines.

He has been attending the College of Emporia, preparing for the ministry. Having been accepted for service in the marines, he visited a day or two last week about twenty-five years ago, when she moved to Montana She was married to George Keys, and to this union was born one son, Victor, who now lives at Lewiston, Mont. Later she was married to Mr. Lincoln. She leaves one brother, Frank Henry, and her son Victor, both of Montana, to mourn her loss.

Mrs. Ernest Mitchell Dead Mrs. Ernest Mitchell died Sunday years old, at which time he came, with his parents to Smith county, from over this concern, and the work is Mercer county, West Virginia, directly under the War Department. George Starkey is spending his fur with his parents, leaving Friday morn lough with his parents and his many friends in Minneapolis. He enlisted Vocational Teacher and Club Leader The Delphos school board, cooperating with the U.

S. Department of Agriculture, and the State of Kansas, has employed Miss Jessie G. Adee as Vocational teacher and County Club keeping on a farm west of Delphos, about fourteen miles from Minneapolis, where they are followed by the good wishes of their many friends. Pauline graduated from Minneapolis High school last year. This year she taught at Dist 17, near Sumnerville.

Ready to Drill The engine, boiler and other rigging for the Ottawa County Oil and Development Co. arrived in Ada yesterday. It was sent out to the Srna farm at once, and actual work will now be started on the drilling of the test in the Navy early last spring, and has now been advanced to the rank of Chief Yeoman in the Commandent's A Liberty Bond in Every Home The best report that has come to our attention is that given in our Pipe Creek items this week. According to this report, every home in Sherman township, Dist. 41, has bought a Liberty Bond.

If every community could make as good a showing, Ottawa county would "go over the top" with flying colors. Closing Out Jewelry Stock T. E. Goodell is having a big closing out sale of his stock of jewelry. He comes in the draft soon, and is plan office, stationed at the Great Lakes.

evening in Santa Fe, N. where ehe was taken last week from Imperial, in hopes of benefitting her health. She leaves her husband and four little girls. Mrs. Mitchell will be remembered here as Vivian Crosth-waite, formerly of Bennington.

For Third Liberty Loan iety of articles not found at ordinary sales. Henry Hahn leads the list by donating a bushel of the best alfalfa seed. J. E. Smith has given two good chickens.

And so on it will be down the line. Notify Mr. Barker if you have something to give. Anything will be accepted, and sold. Quarterly Meeting Quarterly meeting will be held at Concord church commencing Friday evening and holding over the Sabbath.

E. H. Dye will be in charge. All are welcome. J.

P. DOWD, Pastor. Will Dedicate Service Flag Special patriotic services will be held at the U. B. church Sunday night, at which time the service flag will be unveiled.

leader. Miss Adee will supervise the Delphos school gardens as well as the Elsie, the three weeks old baby of ing for Kansas City. From there he will either be sent to San Francisco, or Paris Island, South Carolina. School of Tailoring and Dressmaking I am prepared to take a limited number of pupils for the 40-days course in the Central College School of Tailoring and Dressmaking. For full particulars see me.

MRS. MINNIE COVERT. Apron Sale Mr. and Mrs. W.

H. Van Dame, has Boys' and Girls' clubs of the county, i Pasturing Many Cattle already cut two teeth. Her parents think she may have been born with them, as they were discovered before I hole. ning to have his business disposed of Alexander Powell will speak in the Many cattle are being shipped up from Texas to the pastures between Wells and Vine. One day last week, when his call comes.

she was a week old. Mrs. W. P. Stevens came home Mon Rummage Sale -The ladies of the Episcopal church will hold their Rummage sale in the eleven hundred head were unloaded there, and they have been coming in by the hundreds for the past few school auditorium at Minneapolis next Wednesday evening, in the interest of the Third Liberty Loan.

He is a speaker of international reputation and brings a message direct from the front Plan to hear him. Several of our best correspondents got their items in a day late this week. Lack of space made it neces The Episcopal ladies will hold their apron sale in the Midgley building, day from a two weeks visit with her daughter, Mrs. Max Steele, in Oak Midgley building, Saturday, May Saturday, May 4. Adv.

weeks. Hill. sary to leave them oc this time. 11. Adv..