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II I Tl II It 1111 JLX Vol. 3. IUKA KANSAS, FRIDAY, MAR. 6 1914. No.

37 New Enterprises for Iuka. The Kansas Flour' Mills To Erect a Wholesale Warehouse for Flour and Feed. Run his' Hand into Wringer the little three year old boy of R. N. got his hand and arm up to his elbow into the rollers of the yash wringer Friday afternoon, the wringer was driven by a gasoline engine and it was several minutes be- fore the springs on.

the rollers could be released enough to let the childs arm out. Dr. Cochran was called and found that no bones were broken, but the hand and arm was badly bruised as the rollers were so tight they they IBS I i 4l9fel LlZ Iuka is to have a wholesale Flour and Feed store, according" to the plans shown -us by Mr. Z. T.

Wilson local manager for The Ivan sas Flou Mills Co. which they will build and operate in connection with their elevator. The plans for the building call for a lGx 24 foot warehouse to built at the side tracks. They will handle Flour, Bran, Shorts in fact all kinds of manufactured grain products at wholesale. School Notes.

The boys, of the school organized their track teams Wednesday morning. Ray Jarboe and Ralph Shives were elected captains for practice, The track meet which will, be held March will consist in-running, jumping, vaulting, discus throw and shot putting. An evening program is also being-provided for, at which there will be contests in oration, assay and recitation. All schools known to be in the Iuka association district are expected to participate. All members of the school, large, enough to handle a spade or shovel are requested to meet at the school ground, Saturday morning the tolevel'off the track.

will need three or four teams and wagons for hauling dirt. Will not some friends of tile shbfiiiolunteer to come on that day and help the boys get ready for the "meet. FOR THE DINNING ROOM or Library substantia articles mean comfort and lifelong service if you select OUR FURNITURE almost wrung the clothes dry, The boy is getting along as nicely as could be expected and may recover the use of his -1 1 We have all the newest designs and most favored woods in Furniture for every room in the house. Come in and see our display. G.

W. FURNITURE UNDERTAKING IT'KA, KANSAS. PIIONK IJO. Band Concert: The Great Westerd Indian band has a great reputation for playing descriptive music. They have three descriptive selections on their program for Tuesday even in Mar.

th th New Soda Fountain Mr. Harrel and Mr. Rolla Tobias purchased the Soda Fountain formerly owned and operated by the Pratt Drug at fyratt, they moved the fixtures here Saturday, andave rented the south room of the Odd Fel- ') low building which is now being repaired and painted on the in- i side for the new soda dispensary. Mrs. Harrel and Mr.

Tobias will probably be the dis- pensers. of the sparkling beverages that will tend to keep you coot as soon as the hot weather sets in. b.A.K. hall, ih.e Concert is given under the auspices of the ladies aid society, of the Christian Church. A splendid program will be given so be sure and attend and hear your favorite selection played.

Ready to Organize a Band The Band boys are now ready to organize a band in Iuka, They are going tq hold a meeting at the Hall Monday night March, 9th. If you want to join the band, or if. you are a band player or would like to be one, or are interested in a band for Iuka come out this mee.ting and boost" for the band Everybody come. By order of Committee. Mr.

McCorkle Dead Grandfather McCorkle died at Colonel Goethals and the Presidency. With Colonel Goethals in Washington "talking it over" 'with Congress, there has been a discussion in the Capital of the possibilities of his being put forward for the presidency, Goethals is a Republican, and it is generally supposed that party needs new leaders. It is said of the home of his daughter Mrs. D. C.

Mensinger at Pratt Wed-; A Pleasant Surprise the canal builder that he is none nesday morning at 4:00 o'clock. Mr. McCorkle was 88. years and has'been feeble all winter. He has been a resident of Pratt county for o0 years.

The funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian church Friday at 10, o'clock conducted by Rev. Leon-ard. Interment will be at the Iuka cemetery, by the side of Overturned their Auto. Three young men in an automobile said to be from Bt. John on their 'way back from Pratt Sunday night about midnight overturned their auto, about a mile south of here on a smooth stretch of road, none of the occupants however, were' injured 'in" the accident, -they came back to Iuka and stayed till morning when they telephoned to J.

W. Farmer tocome up and get the car, one of the w.heels was said to have been smashed. that of his wife. Mr. McCorkle ClassesFour and Five of the the imaginary heroes, and that M.

E. Sunday Schookgave their his popularity is rM of the mush-teachers Mr and Mrs. Don sort All this is indisputable Camp, a'pleasant surprise Wed- 'et 'Goethals begs "to be permit-nesdav evening when they v-ajk- ted to 'keep out of politics." ed in on them for a sociable ever-- He promises to have the Panama ing. The alfair was a complete Canal fal1 headway by surprise as the two heard' no and says that at the present breath of it till the crowd of the great work is fully pro-young people began to sing at tected-and that no foreign en-their door. An evening of games l)ass the fortifications following after which the crowd at eithcr eml ()f tlie given a.

treat of 'delicious candy made by the girls. The M. E. Sundav School had Those preset were: Leona Ben- qujte a 110vcl experjence in mak-nett, Charity Geer, Mane Phil-. inj, up the iarKest collection lips.

Iva Tregellas, Olive Jones, jof the wnich amounted leaves four children, two of which live in Pratt county, Mrs. D. C. Mensinger and Mrs. Jake Lebo.

ivjary smitn, Aima yvamoaKer, ifn co Th. Wnmnn' rln Wanted Bids on Star Route Those who are desirous of bidding, can obtain application blanks at either the Pratt or Iuka, Post offices. The bids must all be jn the office of the Fourth Assistant Post Master General by March at 4:40 p. m. The iomi req ui ed is 1 50( for further information -inquire at the post office at the above named places.

Geo. A. Helsel Postmaster, Kansas. Darrel Quarrels Death Little Darrel Quarrels orie of the twins of Mrs. Win.

Quarrels formerly Miss. Iva Harrels of this place died Monday March 2, at Pratt, and the funeral services were held Tuesday 1 He was a little over ten months old and has been a -sickly child' all his life. Darrel, and his little twin brother. Harrel," 'who survives him, found a home at Mr. and Mrs.

J. R. McMains, when their mother died less than a year ago. Florence Brooks, Ray Rolf, Herbert Rolf. Ray Jarboe Will Strobe), Jirh Bruchie, Eugene Phillips, Floyd Bennett, Oscar Robin- with 3 birthday oflie rings 2, that amounTed tf) 50c each, were trying for the collection banner, "out were put in the back ground by the boys class by 18 cents.

the total amount of collections for the two classes was ('an Lson, Keith Young, Rolla Tobias, Glen Daniels. The Deep' Purple. Friday you tell what each class collection V. night at the Elite Theatre, Pratt Kansas..