The Savonburg Record from Savonburg, Kansas • 1

Historical Society Topeka Kab The Savonburg Record. TWENTIETH YEAR. Savonburg, Allen County, Kansas, Friday, Sept. 1, 1916. NUMBER 22.

and Better Than Ever" This is the slogan of the Allen County Fair Association and has always been closely followed thruout the many years of its organization, which is one reason why the Fair is always a success. In the exhibiting departments there is already a large increase shown over last year. More hog- than ever before, more poultry, and live stock have already been entered and in the agricultrial department splendid exhibits of all grain will be shown, in fact all departments excepting fruit will be larger than ever, and on account of the late spring frosts the fruit department will show a falling off. The boys and girls club work will be one of the special features in the exhibiting departments, with its many special prizes on work by The amusements this year will consist of horse racing, auto racing, preforming animals, and many others too numerous to mention. It is said that more horses have been entered for the races than ever before.

A new feature which is of interest to all farmers is the tractor demonstrating, which everyone should see. School Announcement The Savonburg Schools will begin Monday, September 11th. Enrollment for high school will be held Monday, September 4th, at 9:00 a. 111. All pupils of the high school are urged to enroll on that date so that time may be had to procure books and be ready the following Monday.

The following course of study has been approved by the State Supervisor and will be followed as closely as the previous instruction of the pupils permit: I. English I and 2. Algebra I and 2. Commercial Arithmetic. Com.

Geography. Ancient and Medieval History I and 2. II. English 3 and 4. Geometry 1 and 2.

Modern History 1 and 2. Book Keeping I and 2. 111. English 5 and 6. Algebra 3 Civics Agriculture I and 2.

Beginning Latin I and 2. IV. English, 7 and 8 American History I and 2. Physics I and 2. Caesar I and 2.

L. F. Beeler, Principal Motor Collision On last Friday evening while returned home from Chanute, where they had been to attend the funeral of Elsie Anderson, Peter Dahl ac companied by his daughters, Lena, and Mrs. Lee White and Gertrude and Ellen Oberg, were run down by W. L.

Morehart of Chanute The accidedt occured on the cross roads two miles east of Chanute, and luckily for the occupients of the cars no one was seriously hurt although badly bruised. Their car was demolished and they were compelled to hire a car to bring them home. Mr. Morehart's car was only badly crippled. J.

T. Olson resumed his work threshing Tuesday, after having to take a few days off, because of being scalded while making a minor repair on his engine. Cozette Bell Teas Cozette Bell Teas was born in Savonburg, Kansas, August 23rd, 1893, and died at her home in Stark Sunday August 27th, 1916 at 9:30 a. m. She was the eldest daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. D. G. Smith, of Stark. At the age of eleven years she moved with her parents to Stark, where she grew to womanhood and received her education.

She also took one year of music at Pittsburg, Kansas. At the age of twelve years she united with the M. E. Church at Stark, and has always been a ardent and faithful worker in the church, and had a large circle of friends. She was united in marriage at Erie, Kansas, September 4th, 1915 to Mr.

Fred H. Teas, of Stark. Besides husband, father and mother she leaves two sisters, Vera and Dorothy, and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her loss. The funeral was held at the Stark M. E.

Church, Tuesday, August 29th, with the Rev. A. M. Mabaffie, of Severy, officiating. Interment was made in the Bethel cemetery.

The Sacred Concert given at the Christian Church on last Sunday evening was attended by a full house. On account of the bad roads several of the numbers had to be left out because of the talent not being present. The feature of the evening was the sermon by Rev. Kersey, of Parsons, all taking great interest in what he had to say. Brother Kersey is always welcome here for a talk, the length of which is no object to his listers.

Watermelons on ice at Johnson's Meat Market -Adv. Strike Date Set For September 4th. The railway trainmen have set the the date for the strike to take place Monday, 4th, and the railways have ordered their agents not to accept any perishable goods or live stock that cannot be delivered at its designation by Sunday, September 3rd. They have also warned passengers that if they cannot arrive at their points of designation by that date they are subject to perplexing delays which may occur. However President Wilson is still determined to prevent a walkout, but as we go to press we are unable to tell the out come of his plans.

"Tacky Party" A tacky patty was given by Miss Pearl Elliott, Tuesday evening, to which about thirty came in evening costumes beggaring descriptions, some of them resembled the up to date beggar while others bedecked more conventional interspersed with odds and ends. It was a jolly crowd and they had a jolly time. At the proper time, refreshments consisting of crackers, water and gum were served. Many games were indulged in and on adjorhment the guests declared by unanimous consent that the "tacky" had been fully up to expectations and requirements. All voted a vote of thanks to Miss Pearl for the pleasant reception.

Emery Hathaway and wife, motored through from Las Ananias, last week arriving in Savonburg Saturdays They will visit, several weeks here before returning to their home. Mr. Hathaway reports his son, Jay and family well and that they like their new home fine. How About Your Eyes? If you have any eye trouble go to Dr. G.

W. Morgan, he will examine them free. If you need glasses he will fit you with a pair and guarantee satisfaction. All rimless glasses fited with Kee Lock mountings with no extra charge. Bring your old frames and he will refit you with new lens at a reasonable cost.

If your frames need adjusting he will straighten them without charge. Dr. G. W. Morgan Savonburg Restaurant Cold Drinks and Ice Cream Fresh Fruits and Candies SHORT ORDERS a J.

G. Dougherty, Prop. Mrs. Chas. Johnson was a Moran visitor between trains Saturday.

Forget Your Aches Stiff knees, aching limbs, lame back make life a burden. If you suffer from rheumatism, gout, lum bago, neuralgia, get a bottle of Sloans Liniment the universal remgedy for pain. Easy to apply, it penetrates without rubbing and soothes the tender flesh. Cleaner and more effective than mussy ointments or poultices. For strains or sprains, sore muscels or wrenched ligaments resulting from strenuous exercise, Sloans Liniment gives quick relief.

Keep it on hand for emergencies. At your druggists, 25c. -Adv. ALLEN COUNTY FAIR! -IOLA, SEPTEMBER 5-6-7 AND 8, 1916 BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER Big Bigger Farm Horse and Tractor Automobile Demonstrations Track Racing Bigger Grounds BIGGER FREE ATTRACTIONS Bigger Exhibits Bigger Crowds and a Better Fair Than Ever! Friday, September 8th, Automobile Day Children 12 or under, Free Every Day. Everybody come and have a good time.

J. A. WHEELER, President--DR. F. S.

BEATTIE, Secy. Epworth League Social On last Friday night the Epworth League entertained with a social 011 the church lawn, which took the form of a "trip around the world" On purchasing their tickets the company was divided into groups of twelve, each group baving a conductor. They were taken first to "Holland," where in a booth ok: white, decorated in brooms and fes toons of red and blue, they were served with "hamberger sauer kraut and smearcase." This booth was presided over by Helen Lambdin, Maude Mix and Myrtle Gim mell. The next booth was that of Ireland, decorated in green and having a display of house plants and the ladies in charge were Helen Jackson, and Mrs. O.

Killough, after kissing the Blarney Stone the tourists were served with cheesestraws, and potato salad. Next stop was at Sweden, and passing under the Swedish flag of blue and yellow the tourists were served by Leona Coghill, Flossie Fox, and Mrs. W. E. Bolinger, and served with rye bread sandwiches fruit cake and coffee, there was quite a display of needle work in this booth.

Next in line was Japan, where the guests were greeted by two pretty Japanese ladies in kimonos, and asked to remove their shoes. A good many enjoyed this booth because instead of chairs they were given cushions to sit upon, and the menu consisted of iced tea and rice pud ding The last booth was that of the good old U. S. decorated in the usual flags and bunting Here they were stopped by Uncle Sam himself who sent a few into quarantine. Uncle Sam was dressed in a coustum of red white and blue, not forgetting the stovepipe hat.

In this last booth presided over by Fannie Lambdin, Jessie Fox and Maude Gimmell, the guests were served ice cream and cake. The League is very greatful to those who helped in the arranging this "Trip," and to all who attended the social. The proceeds were about $43. The W. H.

M. Society of the M. E. Church held their regular monthly meeting at the country home of Mrs. Al.

Huff, last Friday afternoon. A splendid meeting was enjoyed by all. Mrs. E. B.

Harris' was leader. At the close of the social hour refreshments were served by the hostess..