The La Harpe Advertiser from La Harpe, Kansas • 1

msm. VOLUME 1. LA HARPE, ALLEN COUNTY, KANSAS, JANUARY, 6, 1921. NUMBER 14. 3E larger business than at any time during his experiences.

La Harpe Legion 42 Bronson 21 Accurate Goal Shooting Beat Boys From Burbon County Merchants like this man make the home town the most valuable itsset in every community. A good Odd Fellows and Rebakahs hold joint Installation RubalmliH l'nt on Drill The semiannual installation ol officers for the. I 0 0 and Rebakah lodges was held Monday evening in the hall By-special repnu- tthe Rebakahs put orutheir fancy drill which wag greatly appreciated by Games 'hometown enhances the value of The basket ball season was every acre of and in the vjcjnjty. opened here night makes every farm a more (ie. when the American Legion boys Arable place to live.

i hung the ekiddo sign on a fast! The home town is the best in-team from Bronson. The Bron- vestment a farming community son boys has played several can have and it ony require3 games and put up a hard fight the good will and co-operation of but the goai shooting of Green the business men and the farmers and Jones, coupled with tight to make it pay big dividend Morrison Gordon Hamersly Friends and neighbors of the above gentleman were grieved Sunday when the word was passed around that he had passed away beyond all earthly cares. Mr. Hamersly had been helping Mr. and Mrs.

Roberts move into their ne home here in La Harpe and had taken a slight cold, noth-was thought of it until he bedii to steadly grow -worse, when then everything was done that could be to "save his life, but every man has his day and whenever his Master calls he journeys beyond where are no sorrows or tears. Mr. Hamersly was a good man and made numerous friends who will miss him and with his relatives and their friends we join in sympathy. OBITUARY were played and tood social hour was spent be for adjoui-ment. The officers installed were: Odd Fellows Rebakah Hugh Wilson tinu'e Sprtullev guarding by Koot.

and Paige, proved too much for them. socially and financially, to every family in the community, both The game started out extra fown and country L. Cleveuirpr v. jr. AImch i-tiebKd last and at tne ena oi tne nrst half La Harpe was leading 24 to 15.

In the second half Hack Richardson Ticas. Mtuim Hick lug J. II Burger K. N. 0.

S. Iltlml liurji- Wilson Wilson Miss Vivian Wilson and Mr Clms Vv ilson I. ff. s. Kun, Mm-rUon ney and Richardson went in and held the goal shooters equally as Vern Wilson, two of La Harpe's W.

Baiker v.v.y.n. Mrs WiNon j. Baker I. v. jr.

s. Norn. Sprmlley V. Morrison warden Anna Mtnnson VV. Wilson com, Kdna fit I AM CALLING YOU I am the best friend of mankind.

To the. man who prizes sanity, peacrfulness, pitro-mindedness, social stand -and longevity, I am a necessity. I am bung about with swet memories memories of brides memories of mothers memories of boys and girls memories of the aged as. they grope their way down' the shadows. 4 I am decked with loving tears--jrown'id by loving hands and hearts.

In the minds of the greatest men. on eartn, I find a con stant dwelling place, -t I live in the lives of the young and in the dreams of t4e I safeguard man through ail hi paths from the first hour life's sun slants upon his footprints until the purple gathers in the west and darkness falls. 1 lift up the fallen. strengthen the weak. 1 help the distressed.

I show niercy, bestow kindness and offer a friendfy hand to the man in fine linen and the man in homespun. I am the essence, of good fellowship, friendliness and love. I give gifts that gold cannot nor kings take away. They are given freely to all that ask. I bring back the freshness o.

life, the eagerness, the spirit of youth which feels that it has something to live for ahead. I meet you with outstretched arms and with songs of gladness. Same time-jsome day some hour in the near or far future, you will vearn for the touch of my- friendly I am your comforter and best friend. I am calling you I AM THE CHURCH Well. I young people, slipped over to The game ended with the Leg- Yates Center last Monday and ion boys on the long end of a were united in marriage by the Morrison Gordon' Hamersly was born in Indiana, June 4 1812, and came to Kansas from that state 42 to 21 score.

The game was Probate Judge of that place, much faster and closer than the1 Mrs. Wilson is the oldest score indicated and if it hadn't daughter of Mr. Harry Wilson been for the uncanny goal of this place and is very popular shooting of Jones and Green among many friends here. At the game probably would have present she is employed asteacher F. Stapleloo oulsiile sr Miss E.

li'lis V. Wilson inside g. 0iU MHclicll II. Croiitso r. a.

k. ilaltio Pulse J. Somincrvillo 1. a.s. Mabel Kmnson J.

Spanglcr chaplin Etutna Ocvens Deputy grand master J. F. Spradley was installing officer for the Odd Fellows and Mrs. Ethel Burger for the Rebakahs. 1878.

He was county Commis sioner of Ness county Kansas for several years and later ser- -ved as representee from the same county. ended different. in tne scnooi at lviounavaney and wiil continue untill her term is out at which time she will take THE LINE UP up her life contract with Wilson. Mr. Wilson is the son of Mr.

and Mrs. Wilson. living east of town, and has for sometime been a popular clerk in Mr. A. Husked Neighbor's Corn last Monday, December 27th, the neighbors and friends of Mr.

John Croisant went in a band consisting of nineteen men and fifteen wagons, and gathered all of his corn that he had left in the field being about 500 bu. It is well known that almost the entire John Croisant family has He was a member of the G. A. -R. He served three years in Co.

A. Sixty-sixth Indiana Volunteer Infintry. He leaves to mourn his loss several nieces and nephews, Mrs. Belle Milligah of Porterville Calif. Mrs.

W. L. Hester New Albany, Ind. Mrs. Emma Hoyt of Campbellsburg, Ind Mrs.

J. Q. Roberts La Harpe, Kan. Mrs. Emqia Hogan, Mrs.

Hattie Dod-son, Mrs. W. B. Weir of Gilmore City and Mrs. Stella Higgins of Estharviiie la.

Nephews Mr. J. ani Waiter Hanisrjijr. of Bronson Goals F. T.

Fouls Smith F. 3 2 Rogers F. 3 1 BroughtenC.3 Archer G. 2 1 Wert 2 1 Wilson G. 2 8 5 7 Legion Green F.

7 Jones F. 11 5 Barker 0. 1 Root G. CaigeG. 6 1 Hackney 1 Richardson G.

1 1 18 6 9 Meader's store. Vern has many' friends who wish him well. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson have the best wishes and congratulations of the community and The Advertiser joins these friends i a wishings them prosperity.

been sick with scarlet fever for some time and just recently Mr. 1 Croisant came down with a very bad case of ton-sums but at thn 3C writing ra.sre- very dad to rs port an citne omebetter Lrftmore Uity, Mr. n. nam- Marker-Lawyer A wedding which will interest and please a very wide circle of Agnes Stewart vrno went to husk the corn ercley of Rhaine N. and a CHURCH NOTES M.

E. Church were: Martm lviuener, unit Lass number of distant relatives. Free Throws missed friends in Iola and elsewhere was man, 1. roster, rienry Koeht Mr. Hamersly was never mar Smith Rogers 2: West 1.

celebrated -yesterday afternoon, December, 2D, 1920, at 5 o'clock Albert Lassman, II. Middendorf, Ed Gerken, Harry Fronk, C. ried and for the last 15 years of his life made his home with Mr. Mrs. Agnes E.

Stewart; was born in Pennsyjvina September 4 1811 and passed away at her home on North Jefferson Wcdnes day morning December 1()2 after a long illness caused by Chronic Parenchynatons, at the The Home Town Mrs. J. Q. Roberts of La Harpe 10: a. m.

Sunday School 11: a. m. Morning Service 6: 30 p. m. Epworth League 7:30 p.

m. Evening Service Commencing Sunday night Jan when Martha Washington Marker and Howard Fenton Lawyer were united in marriage at the home of John Mueller, C. Churchill, Art Raish, F. O. Mc-Millin, A.

Croisant, C. Beeman, Ed Wade. Gus Mueller, Fred Gerken" and J. Lassman, Jr. One Sunday afternoon, two tourists, a man and his wife were passing through a small town in i Illinois, commenting the while on! Kansas.

While Mr. Hamersly' never belonged to any church yet held to the Christian church and was the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs, 9th, Rev. Cuttrellof Lone Elm age of 79 years, 3 months and 25 J. W.

Marker, in Iola, The marr iage ceremony was preformed by Humbodt Union. will preach for us at our Special days. meetings, These meetings will be- In early womanhood she was gin promptly at 7:30 each united in marriage to J. W. Stew -Rev.

H. G. Mathes, D. pastor a true christan in the broadest and best sence of that word. He of the First Presbyteaian church, We invite all to come and take a art who she has now gone to join part in these To this union several children who used the ring ritual in pronouncing the vews that made the HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Happy New Year to the Advertiser.

Merry Clieistntna with its joys the prosperous look of ths place. When right in front of one of the home-like residences, a tire blew out. The day was hot, the travelers were tired and dusty. But, changing a tire is no easy task at any time, and on a hot Sunday afternoon, in the residential district of a strange town, the job was a Start in the first night and do were born, two daughters and two man and wife. 'After reciev not miss any, then you will get a son Charley living in or near ing the congratulations of those present the guests were ushered he full benefit.

The week of La Harpe. is over, but with 1V21 a bright always gave liberally of his time and money to church and chinch work and to chanty. He died on, Sunday Jan. 2nd lyjl at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Roberts of La Harpe Kans. at the age of 78 years (imo. 28 days. Funeral services wore conducted by the Rev. J.

M. Plummer with Mr. Sleeper having charge of the body. prayer has been most helpful, the She was a member of the into the dining room where New Year has dawned, and, forgetting the trials of the old year unity of spirit should not wane Catholic church and funeral four course dinner was served the roo1 tvtxcraAv fnr turn tnucolorl anA hrough the year services were held in the St John or VJaj. we have mule many re grimly travelers having a fair de damty place cards having been Our fourth Quartly Conference church in Iola on December 31, solutions to preform our school will beheld January 16 after the with Father McGuire officiating Miss Mary Marker.

The bride duties better this year than in the vjperai.uiia iiau nui ueen carried i evening service. Let all reports iter remains were then taken to one gone before. was gowned in a trvpe Duvet de far before the owner of the home de ready, and to cover the entire Humboldt and interment made laisnes traveling suit which was year. in the cemetery there. Mrs.

like place sauntered out, inquired of the travelers where they were extremely besoming, and wore a Meet your obligations promptly Stewart was a loving mother, a corsage boquet of English violets Both teachers and pupils report pleasant holidays spent Vv ith relatives, friends or ''home folks" La Harpe won second prize in the stock judging contest recently Ben Brown Seeking Location and help the stewards out. kind neighbor and will be greatly At the conclusion of the dinner Pray for success in the meeting missed by all the bride and groom went by the and then work to help answer your To the bereaved brothers and Oil Flyer to Kansas City, cleverly held in Iola. The members of the team from LaHarpe recieved prayer. sisters we wish to join with friends in expressing sympathy eluding any friends who may have had designs upon them. They expect to return here tomorrow J.

J. Skinner, pastor going, and he invited the lady tourist to come up on the porch with his wife, where there was a easy chair, cool shade and an abundance of ice water. After the tire was changed, the tourists were invited to wash up and rest and refresh themselves. Can you imagine a more appreciated 'courtesy? This man, the owner of the home-like place Much Joy at Brassfield Home our real estate men was nquiring as to the responsibility Clarence Ward evening to spend New Year's with relatives, after which they will go to their new home at Ochelata Christian Church Bible School at 10 a. m.

Bible Word was received by his relatives here that he had passed Okla. where Mr. Lawyer is engag of Ben O. Brown of Blue Mound, knowing Mr. Brown personally Quiz.

ed in the lumber business. Iola hour away at Ualdwell laano last Preaching at the usual the following averages: Harold Campbell 831; Harold Rose 79; Charles Edmonds 75 Paul Apers individval contestant 84; Marion Wilcox also individual contestant, 75. We are proud of ourboys although they did not win first this time; but here's hoping. The Junior and Sophomore class in English are delighted with their averes en the last tests given. They tied for honors this time; both classes receiving an Register.

we recommended him as a handy man to have around print shops morning and evening. in the little townwas the leading Wednesday. By requst of relatives the obituary was with- Come and worship with us. Miss Marker is well known here as she formerly lived here with and that he had lately resigned a Did you see it See what? the held to next week position ot Manager -v bup3r- her parents when Mr. Marker was big crowd at the Christan Bible manager of the lumber yard here intendent of the Omaha Wire and Basket Co.

and his attention to the stranger was nothing more or less than his every-day business policy. He told the tourists all about the little town and the prosperous farming community that surround ed it, and upon wThich depended Mr. Lawyer at one time assisted Mr. Marker, We join with their many La Harpe friends in wishing Presbyterian Church Sunday School 10 a. m.

Morning Services 11a.m. "Evening 7 p. m. Rev. George Mitchell, Pastor.

the young couple school and church last Sunday. We have a new bible school Come and see him act, and hear him' talk. maik is 100 at bible Watch us go. Preaehing next Sunday the 9th morning subject Sanctification whatitis. Subject for evening Sanctification how we may en- 0 Clugr: Hi Tne Seniors are delighted with tneir class rings which they received thi.3 week.

'in the absence of one of the Primary tegchers, some of the Announcement of the marriage of Mr. Rudolph Felger to Miss Mis. elger I i Mr. Wm Newman, received a letter from Mr. Henry Fejger who with his wife isisitingthir daughter Mrs.

Godschella in Beatrice Nebraska and he says that Mrs. Felger's is wonderfully improved in heath. This is good' news to her many friends here. Elsa Drittler of Jackson, Michi gan on Monday, Dec. 27 was re Mr.

Earl Edgerly of Picher Oklahoma visited relatives here fcenior girls have been acting as for support. He said that he knew all the members of every farmer family within his. trade district1! that he had visited every house, and he made it a practice to do so at frequent intervals. He started in business twenty-five years ago, with a capital of ceived by friends here. Mr.

Fe supernumeraries this week. joy it. You are envited to be last week. Mr. Edgerley is in ger is a graduate of out high school and has many friends here Old Glory, Eidility, and Per fection Flour.

Guaranted and de the wholesale business there and says that some of the mines and factories have shut down but the town is still on the boom. who would like to visit him and mt each Service so you may get all we have to say on this much discussed subject. J. M.Plummer, Pastor. were Mr.

anp Mrs. Coksey over Monday from LiRoy. Viia wifp at 192 Willia A VP port $500. Today, he is in comfort- livered at your door.C.W.Friedley able circumstances and doing a Detroit, Mich..