The Pratt Independent from Pratt, Kansas • 7

$2.98 Friday and Saturday One lot of 40 new stock, trimed Hats in latest style, choice $2.98 Children's Hats for to $2.48 Any Pattern Hat in Stock $5.00 Miss Forney at the Briggs Store Prof. Coe was a member of Funston's regiment in the Philipines. He says the little colonel sure had some temper when aroused. He was married just before the regiment sailed San Francisco. They followed on another ship, which reached Manilla before the regiment landed.

Funston went on a gasoline launch and brought her to his ship. As they boarded he ship the regimental band greeted them with "A Hot Time in the Old Funston didn't think it a proper tune for the occasion and, after taking his bride to his quarters, he returned and gave the band major a frightful 'cussing' about it. -Sawyer News. A young, man was calling on a young lady the other night and said that he should make a good singer because he had a canary leg. The young lady replied that she couldn't even strike a tune, and the young man blushed.

Mat Navotny is having a fresh coat of red paint put on his store building on Main but Mat says he will not attempt to "paint the whole town Difference in Management. The last issue of Saturday Evening Post contained a long editorial favoring increased freight rates for the railroads of the country, on the ground that they are the only institutions among our commercial enterprises, which are not allowed to make their own charges for labor performed. Evidently the Saturday Evening Post man has overlooked farming -the very biggest of our commercial enterprises. The farmer supplies the necessities. He has no 'water' in his stock, except the kind it needs.

He delivers his grain, his stock and his produce and the other fellow names the price. As a matter of fact the farmer has mighty little to say regarding what he is to get for his labor. And he isn't kicking very much. He has learned that success means bard work, frugal living and careful management. He isn't asking the government for any protection and he wouldn't get it, if he asked.

If the average farmer were to manage his farm along the same lines as the most of the railroads are managed he wouldn't last long. He might inject some of the 'water' the railroads use but the people would laugh at him, while they pity the poor railroads. We rather imagine that, if the railroads would use the same care in management that the farmer does; pay dividends on the actual value of the. investment; cut out the watered stock and get down to common sense business principles, there would be no need for increased freight rates. Before the government gives the railroad anything else it should give the farmer a little something.

We wonder how many mothers cele. brated "'Mother's Day" resting, instead of working half the day preparing the usual big Sunday dinner. "REO The Fifth" Touring Car $1250. Delivered to You, Complete Electric lighted throughout, electrically started, mohair top, side curtains and top cover, clear vision ventilating type wind shield, speedometer, electric horn, extra rim and improved tire bracket, pump, jack, complete tool and tire outfit, foot and robe rail, tire chains and tube. If you are in the market for an automobile you cannot afford to overlook this car.

The purchase of an automobile means the expenditure of cansiderable cash, therefore it pays to be sure you are getting the most for your money before closing. We shall be pleased to show you at any time. Jas. G. Blaine, Successor to D.

W. Blaine Son IN A SOCIAL WAY Club Calendar Coterie Every Tuesday afternoon. Music Club- Second and Fourth Mondays in the month. P. E.

O. -First and Third Friday, Parent's and Teacher's Club- Last Friday each month. W. C. T.

U. Reading Circle- No specified time. I. C. Club- -First and Third Tuesday.

-Second and Fourth Wednesday. Sew and So--Second and Fourth Wednesday. Franklin Club- -Every Tuesday evening. W. C.

T. U. Reading club meets 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. Sew and So club meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. W.

R. C. meets first and third Wednesday of each month at the G. Hall in the Court House. Went 'Maying'.

A number of would-be "hay-seeds" took it upon themselves to go picnicking Monday evening, which seemed their fate to doom. The young men in their overalls gathered at the Brandt home on North Main at about 6:30, where fair maidens awaited them, dressed in calicos- -and ginghams too. The auto truck carried them to the Repholtz farm, where they found a. select place in the meadow south of the house quite protected from the wind. The ladies organized under the leadership of Miss Garnett and Combs and 'hashed' out a most delicious supply of eatables, while the men built a big bonfire and tried to roast enough weinies to satisfy the demand.

After the last course it was unanimously agreed that Ben Foster's estimate of cherry pie is correct to the letter. Those who made up the party were: Misses -Combs, Emma Brandt, Bowers, Dadisman, Florence Regnier, Garnett, Jett, Mable Brandt, Smith, Cleo Regnier, Brewster and Brandt; MessrsBryant, Glasier, Art Hildyard, Yaple, Goodloe. Shaw, McIntyre, Victor Smith, Foster, Tysor, Joe Hildyard and Tipton. Tipton endeavored to chaperon the bunch but his slogan was "Do as I say, not as I The Coterie closed the year's work Tuesday afternoon with a "guest day party" at the home of Mrs. Pearl Reed.

The rooms were decorated with yellow roses, buttercups and ferns, the club colors being green and gold. Mrs. Bartoh, Thompson and Reed received the guests. Installation of officers was followed by a report of the year's work by Mrs. Reynolds Club Historian and the distribution of year books.

The following musical program was given: Contralto solo "What the Chimney Song" Miss Neal Soprano solo 'The Rosary' Mrs. Edmond Reading 'The Last Letter' Mrs. Walker Soprano solo "A Mrs. Cravens Contralto solo "Goodby Sweet Day" Mrs. Larrabee Piano solo 'Last Smile' Mrs.

McMurry. Soprano solo 'Thou Art So Dear' Mrs. Wallace Reading Club Meeting Solomon's Wives Miss Cochran Soprano solo 'Leonore' Miss Beam Contralto solo "The Little Pink Rose" Miss Craig Piano solo Selected Miss Walsh Soprano solo 'The Arrow and The Song' Mrs. Cook Mesdames- -Farmer, Haskins and Sloan served a dainty luncheon. Each club member brought a guest and the afternoon was delightful throughout.

The out of town guests were Miss Craig, of Kansas City; Miss Beam, of Herrington; Mrs. Pierson, of Wichita. Jeanette Reed and Andrew Axline will entertain a large party of young people at the Fish Hatchery this evening with a moonlight picnic. The Christian Endeavor of the Christian Church held a social at the church parlors Tuesday evening. Miss Hazel Foster gave two readings and told a witty story.

Punch and wafers were served throughout the evening. Mrs. Jack McDonald arranged a surprise party for her mother Mrs. Kruger last Saturday afternoon, it being her 65th birthdry. Mrs.

Kruger received a number of gifts and tie affair was very pleasan: The afternoon was spent with needlework of various kinds, and a general good social time. The birthday cake decorated with 65 pink candles Was carried in by the small daughter of Mrs. McDonald. A delicious luncheon of tuna fish salad, sandwiches, banana ice, cake and coffee was served by the hostess. The guests were Mesdames Eggleston, Painter, Osgood, Troutman, Sneed, Baney, and Miss Schilling.

The Moose Club reports a very pleasant dance in the Shaw building Friday evening. Splendid music was furnished by Horney's Orchestra. Mr. and Mrs. Sharp were the official, chaperons but there: was a large number of fathers and mothers present, besides.

Miss Carrie Phillips entertained informally Tuesday evening with a '500' and dancing party. A tempting luucheon was served after the game to these guests: Misses-Stevens, Edna Craven, Grace Sharpe, Bessie Stone. MessrsStanton, Bryant, Brickle, Craven. The Freshman Class, chaperoned by Miss Hazen, Prof. Long and several other teachers, went on a hike Monday evening, out west of town and, from reports, had a lively time.

The usual "weiner and feast was followed by an impromptu hazing, in which one boy lost all his hair but not his strength. When they reached town another unfortunate was given a bath in the tank at the Santa Fe depot and as a north wind was blowing it wasn't exactly a pleasant experience. About fifty friends of Miss Brownell surprised her Monday evening at the Christian Church, while she was playing for the Glee Club practice. The evening was spent with games and music. She was presented with a handsome silver pitcher and an electric flat iron by her friends and a fine big rocking chair by the Glee Club.

Miss Brownell's friends were glad to show their appreciation and regard and her place in the Christian Church will be hard to fill. Mesdames- -Farmer, Hess, Jackson and Osgood will entertain the Presbyterian Ladies Aid, Thursday afternoon. Monday evening the Hess, Eggleston, Klose, Cochran and Fred Briggs' families hiked to the Fair Grounds for a fishing party and picnic -for the children, of course. Mrs. Fred Gardner entertained Fridsy afternoon complimentary to her sister Mrs.

Crow of Wellington who is her guest. It was a most delightful and informal affair. The ladies spending the afternoon with their needle and conversation. Several musical numbers were given by Mrs. Dean Cravens adding much to the pleasure of the afternoon.

A very dainty luncheon was served by Mrs. Gardner assisted by her sisters Mrs. Briggs and Mrs. McMurry. The guests were Mesdames Hawk, Rich, Thompson, A.

S. Earmer, Hess, Cochran, Williamson, Calender, J. K. Cochran, George Smith, Arble, T. A.

Campbell, Rosser. Schrey, Peak, Roy Scott, Cravens, Joe Briggs, McMurry. Mrs. H. Hardy gave a birthday party Saturday afternoon 1 from 2:30 till 5 in honor of the fifth and eighth birthday of her sons Louis and Eugene.

The boys and girls had a jolly time playing games on the lawn and enjoyed the generous luncheon served by Mrs. Hardy assisted by Misses Grace Sharp. Emma Abbott and Rena Blair. The guests were Lois Shepard, Elva Parks, Lois McMicheal, Marion Phillips, Wanda Brown, Eyvonne Hanne, Dorothy Hanne, Florence McMicheal, Mary Sue Walker, Glen Brown, Frank McCool, Joe Parker, Ford Cale, Harry Sharpe, Lee Shepard, Carol Walker, Lawrence Shepard, Neil Hanne, Gilbert Turner, and Arthur McMicheal. Miss Brandt entertained a few friends at her home 512 N.

Main Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. K.

Sappington invited the members of the Christian church and the young men's chorus to meet with them Friday evening. After the practice was over Mr. and Mrs. Sappington announced the coming marriage of their niece Miss Ina Brownell to Mr. Homer H.

Reynolds of Kingman, May 14th in a very clever manner. They had prepared a minature house of card board with a wedding in full swing, dolls representing the different characters down to the slightest detail, even to a dollar bill in the hand of the groom. It was an original and very amusing manner of announcing the coming riage. Miss Brownell has lived with Mr. and Mrs Sappington since a tiny child, and is more like a daughter than a niece.

She is a capable musician, having played for the choir a number of years and will be greatly missed. Mrs. Sappington served a dainty lunchenn. There were 45 guests present. Mr.

Reynolds is undertaker in the employ of the Livingston Furniture Company of Kingman. Mrs. Styles gave a delightful party Friday evening complimentary to Misses Craig and Van Zant of Kansas City. Auction bridge was the diverson of the evening. Mrs.

Styles served delicious strawberry shortcake with whipped cream, coffee, olives and cakes. Mr. Edmonds who has moved here recently from Kansas City, gave several numbers on the piano. The guests were Messra and Mesdames E. L.

Shaw, Vail, Cochenour, Schrey, Edmonds, Morrison, Keen, Stevenson, Cravens, La Rue. Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Pearson of Wichita. Messas Cox, Stevens, Felts and Gaston.

The Music Club will meet next Monday at the Presbyterian church. The meeting was postponed on account of the illness of several members. Mrs. Dean Cravens gave a six o'clock dinner Friday evening complimentary to Misses Craig and Van Zant of Kansas City who are the guests of Mrs. Keen.

The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Keen and Misses Craig and Van Zant. The Consistory Club was entertained Thursday evening by Mr. and Mrs.

LaRuejat their home 123 N. Mound St. The rooms were decorated with spring flowers aud all the entertainment pertained to flowers and the spring time. Among the pleasing diversions was hunting May baskets and making rhymes containing the names of the articles found in the baskets; a flower romance and matching flowers for partners. A delicious luucheon of several courses was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs.

Cravens, Miss Luella Smith and Miss Emma Walters. The guests, beside club members, were Mr. and Mrs. Styles; Mesdames Roark Cravens, Keen; Miss Baynum and Misses Craig and Van Zant, of Kansas City. The Brotherhood of the Presbyterian Church held its monthly meeting at the church parlors Thursday night and enjoyed a splendid supper served by Mrs.

J. Barton, Mrs. Hursch, Mrs. Winters and Mrs. Painter.

The Literary Club of the H. S. had a moonlight picnic Tuesday evening about a mile west of town. A good lunch, lots of fun and all the boys soused in the creek were the principal features of the occasion. The Epworth League of the Methodist Church held a social last Tuesday evening at the home of Rev.

Gleckler. After the business session games were played and a general good time enjoyed About 50 young people were present. The Mercredi held a called meeting last Wednesday afternoon at the court house and elected the following officers- Mrs. Atkins, Pres. Mrs.

Chester Fisher, V. Mrs. Dean Cravens, Sec. and Treas. Corner Stone Laid.

The corner stone for the new Methodist church was laid at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning by Rev. Gleckler assisted by Rev. Barton of Caldwell, formerly of Pratt, assisted by a large number of the coufregation. The stone is of dark granite and weighs about 1000 pounds. In the stone were placed a number of records and the local papers.

Deaths. Fletcher. Mrs. Mable Fletcher, wife of Bert Fletcher, died very suddenly in the St. Francis hospital at Wichita Saturday morning.

She had been in ill health for several months, but her condition was not considered serious. The funeral was held from the home in Pratt Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Gleckler preaching the sermon, and she was laid to rest in the Pratt cemetary. She was 27 years old and leaves a five year old daugnter and husband to mourn her loss. The School Board met Monday evening and after the usual routine of business elected Miss Lally and Miss Beale grade teachers for next year.

Air rifles in the hands of children and careless older people are dangerous. Great precaution should be used by anyone who has a gun. A great many deaths have been caused by the shot faom the small feeble air gun. May Festival. Program for the May Festival to be given at the Fair Grounds Friday afternoon May 15 at 2 o'clock.

Music High School Orchestra Wand Drill Miss Hutton' room a. May Song Mrs. Margaret Reed and Miss Gladys Jones left Wednesday for Hammond, for several weeks' visit. b. Overall boys Miss Schilling room Pinafore etc.

Miss Snyder room a. Folk Dance b. Military Drill Miss Doyle room Glee Club (High School Patriotic Drill Miss Heaton room May Pole dance Miss Gillam, Combs room Glee Club Orchestra ATHLETIC PROGRAM. Prof. Long will conduct the track meet, which will consist of 120-yd.

low nurdles; 50, 100 and 220-yd. dashes and the pole vault by the High School. Vaulting, races, by the Eighth grade and contests of various kinds between the North and South buildings. Admission to the grounds 25c. Grand Free conveyance will be furnished from the bank corner to the grounds.

Business houses will close during the Festival. hours. Proceeds are to be nsed in providing a trained play ground supervisor for the summer months. Come and help- -by your enthusiasm; by your money; by your good will..