The Long Island News from Long Island, Kansas • 1

THE LONG ISLAND NEW PUBLISHED EVEKY THURSDAY Entered a second clans matter September 10, 1018, at the post office at Long Inland, Kansas, under the act of March 3, 1879 INDEPENDENT IN POLITICS LONG ISLANDPHILLIPS COUNTY, KANSAS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1920 $1.50 PER YEAR VOL. 3, NO. 14 Quality Outing Flannels Carl's. Every thing in Overshoes Carl's 1 Old Resident Died Sunday Local Five Trims Almena Phone 55 and tell us that news item. Mrs.

Mary Exline, known to every one as "Grandma" died Sundav afternoon at her home in the south part of town. She was among the oldest residents oi this vicinity, and "Favorite" Coffee Stands the quality test 2 for 75c at Carl's. Will Hansen is here from Downs, Kansas, for a few days' visit with his Bakery Cookies fresh 30c. lb. Carl's.

had attained the age of 93 years. Mrs. Mary Ann Levering Exlme Basket Supper Nets $111.26 Last Thursday evening the local order of Camp Fire Girls held pie and basket social at the school house gymnasium and a large crowd was present. A nice program was given and the baskets sold well. The Chischille Camp Fire Girls wish to extend their hearty thanks to the general public for the manner in which they showed their appreciation of their efforts A total of $111.26 was raised from the sale of baskets and pies and we understand they are planning to make a donation to one of the public utilities of the town.

The Long Island High School basketball team journeyed to Almena last Friday afternoon and on an outdoor court, in a bitter north wind, overwhelmingly defeated the Almena team by a score of 41 to 15. This was the first game of the season, and it is understood that the boys played well The line-up was: Hammond, center; Cassel and Hoover forwards; Sallee dnd Stone, guards. The Almena team took defeat in a very gentlemanly manner and will try to give us a return date sometime in the near future. was born in Ohio, Sept. 4th, 1827 and died at her'home in Long Island, Leather Vests, Pelt Coats, SweatersAny old price We can't wear 'em.

Carl's. Kansas, Sunday, December, L. D. Hammond made a business trip to Phillipsburg last Saturday. Red Wine Sap Apples Sound-finest ever, $3.00 per box at Carl's.

Union Leader and Stag Smoking Tobbacco 10c per can at the Cozy Corner Market. F. P. Norris and the writer made a. business trip to Prairie View Monday afternoon.

Our price reductions on Men's and Boys' Suits and Overcoats mean a genuine saving Browne's at Norton Holiday line of Jewelry at Carl's- Husking Mittens that really wear at Carl's. 1920, at the age of 93 years, 3 months and 1 day. At the age of 20 years she was united in marriage to J. E. Exline in Ohio.

Twenty-four years ago she became a member of the Evangelical church at Eustice, Nebr, She had been a resident of Long Island and Phillips County, Kansas since 1883. She was the mother of ten children, eight of whom arn living' three being present at the funeral. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the home and were in charge of Rev. F. A.

Groves of the Methodist church. Interment was made in the city cemetery. Read the adv. of the Woodruff Farmers Store on another page. If your looking for bargains, just look over their list.

They've got 'em. The Davis Brothers, publishers from Eastern Iowa, were in town during the past week, on a vacation from the printing game, but now working the insurance game as a 3-lb Cranberries for 50c at Cozy Corner Market. side line. Dandy line of Ladie's Underskirts -All Silk, at Mr. Zimmerman, the steamfitter has completed the plumbing work at the city school.

Raymond Cassel left last Friday evening for Peru, where he expects to remain for a while. Mr. Davidson, of the t)avidson Floral. Company of Holdrege, was a business caller in Long Island today. Mrs.

Hansen will hold a public sale of household goods at her home this Saturday afternoon. Col. John Voss is the auctioneer. Dr. Earl D.

McGill, of Blue Hill, was among the visitors in Long Island last Friday. He returned home that evening. We received word from Ed. Mof- fett, telling us to change the address from Bloomington, to San Remember the sale of household goods at the Hansen home this Sat urday atternoon, Dec. 11th.

Diego, where he is evidently going to spend the winter. Haven Mrs. Arthur Sedman, who suffered a fracture of one of her ankles a week ago, is said to be getting along as well as could be expected. had real winter here yet Ed. Card of Thanks We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness shown us and for their many kind acts to our mother, the late Mrs.

Exline. Joe Exline, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Exline, Mrs. Mary Smith.

We were informed today that word had been received from Winnie Lyric Theatre Almena Kansas The bungalow of Robt. Douglas is now about completed and a fine furnace has just been installed. This new residence has made a marked difference in that section of the city. This store is making big reductions in all lines of shoes Men's, Women's and Children's Browne's at Norton, The Almena Girls' Basket Ball team came down last evening for a game with the local high school girls and were defeated by a score of 9 to 5. It was a good game as the score would indicate, but a trifle slow.

The local girls put up some nice work, and will undoubtedly improve as the season goes on. Martin though it was not definately learned where he was located. The card was postmarkd from Abeliene, Kansas. Mr. Martin is the man who Neckwear and Handkerchiefs 'We're THURS DAY FRIDAY December 1 Oth and 11th disappeared from hi3 home tare, about two or thrv.2 weeks ago This week we are sending notices of expiration to subscribers of The News and urge them to call and settle.

As subscriptions expire, in the School Notes The Ladie's Aid of the local E. Jesse L. Lasky presents the G. H. Melford Production I By A Scribbler.

church will hold a bazar at the future, you will receive notice in advance of the time and you will have How about your subscription? auditorium of the Long Island school 'Hattie VanKooten was absent Tuesday afternoon. Arges Halderman was absent Monday. Vera Hardy taugljt the primary building, on Monday evening, Dec. 20th. A pie supper will be held in connection with bazar.

Ladies and girls please bring pies. Every body come and help along a good cause. a certain number of days in which to remit, failing to do so in the given time your name will be taken from the list. This is one thing the small town newspaper is compelled to do, owing to the continued high costs of production. A number of business firms have been giving out calanders to their patrons during the past week but about the most handy one is that System Calendar, given by the Commercial State Bank.

room Monday morning. The basketball boys defeated Almena on their court last Friday af "THE SEA WOLF" By Jack London A Para 1 Artcraft Picture Gripping Absorbing Enthralling Inspiring ternoon by a score of 41 to 15. bhelled Walnuts Large Halves 80c at Carl's. Percales 36 in Best that money can buy Now 25c Carl's. The girls basketball team defeat ed the Almena girls here Wednes Another Big Delay All on ac-count-of the inefficient service of the Phillipsburg Light and Power Co This turning on and off of the electric current at any time of the day or night is beginning to tell on the industries that are dependent upon this form of power and light.

Here's hopin' they do something to make the so-called service better and in a hurry too. day uighr. Score 9 to 5. Carpenters have been busy finishing the auditorium. The plastering has been put on, the plumbing done and the electrician is wiring some U)f the other rooms.

A metallic ceil 13 and 27 cents and Tax, There will be a matinee Saturday afternoon Surel buy him a watch $2.50 to 5.00 at Carl's. ing has been placed in the auditorium, We think the school house will soon be in first-clsss condition. Mrs. B. (in History) "How many wars has the United States had?" Mrs.

B. Enumerate them." M. A. "One, two, three, four, The Live wire The right sort of Price Reductions are in effect at this store. Browne's at Norton.

r. Big Price Reduction Effective Dec. 1st are now on Sale as Follows All Gates Tires and Tubes 30x3 Tube, was $3.90 now t' 4.60 now. 4.05 32x3 4.90 4.35 6.25 now 5.30 34x4 44 6.50 now 5.60 30x3 Super-Tread Tire, was. $18.50, 30x3 24.50, 20.00 32x3 29.30, 25.30 33x4 41.00, 35.35 34x4 1 42.00, 36.10 30x3 Cord, 32.50, 31.15 All these are of the regular Gates quality, the Best on the Market Stump Young Long Island Kansas 1' is now writing Insurance on Horses, Mules, Cattle and Hogs against death from disease, accident, fire and lightning.

Better see him before you turn those old cows in the corn stalks and play safe. If you need a Ford or Dodge come in. If you want your corn shelled he can shell anytime for you. Methodist Episcopal Church All regular services Sunday, Dec. 12th, beginning with Sunday School 10:00 A.

M. Morning Worship 11:00 A. M. Junior Epworth League 3:30 p. Epworth League 7:00 P.

M. Evening Service P. M. Prayer band at some home each Tuesday night, young people in charge. Mid-week prayer at church each Thursday night at 730 p.

m. "I was glad when thev said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord." Spiritual singing at every service. All are cordially welcome. F. A.

Groves, pastor Paul E. Kipple, Agent it.