LeRoy Reporter from LeRoy, Kansas • 1

ROY EPORTER 1 Whole No. 1933 LE ROY, COFFEY COUNTY, KANSAS MAY 1 8, 1917 Vol. XXXVIII-No. 32 J- (irldley Qii I a Heroine Miss Ruth Elliott or Gridley proved herself a heroine at Kansas City early to keep or maybe 10,000 or 15,000 Mexican bandits from taking Texas or New Mexico or possibly Iowa, away from the United States "And the fellows back home who ATcT to Colors had callbd the National Guardsmen The Boy tin soldiers' and other worse names were a littlo surprised at first to learn yesterday morning when she rescued her father from what seemed certain death in the fire which destroyed the 5-story Husted building In that city. Her father, H.

II. Elliott, aged 02 years 1b a cripple, being paralyzed from the waiBt down. He has been In Kansas City for some time taking treatment of Dr. Bennett and living that the tin soldiers were doing bor der duty just about as well as the regulars, but when nothing happened after a good many months they grinned and chuckled to themselves la a room near the doctor's office, on as they thought how foolish the citi The Kid has gone to the Colors. And we don't know what to say; The Kid we have loved and cuddled Stepped out for the Flag today.

We thought him a child, a baby With never a care at all, But this country called him man-size And the Kid has heard the call. zen soldiers were to leave good jobs ust for the privilege of packing a riflle for Uncle Sam at 15 bones per WHO EARLY BECOMES FAMILIAR with banks and the earning power of money will have a distinct advantage when he starts his business career. You find that you acquire the saving habit so essential in a successful business career. After the start the rest is easy. The extent to which small sums grow in the bank are astonishing.

Start an account with this bank at once. month. And jet the country didn't wake up, in spite of the fact that guardsmen on the border didn't get the fifth floor, his daughter having rooms just across the hall. The fire broke out early in the morning, and there was no one in the building except Mr, Elliott and his daughter. After he succeeded in awakening her when the fire awoke him, she tried to phone to the fire department, but the fire had broken the wires.

As escape by the stairway was cut off by the flames she lifted him into a wheeled chair and took him to -the window opening onto the fire escape and then carried him down three flights of steps supplies for months, had to do without all sorts of necessary equipments and finally were furnished stuff se cured from foreign governments or out-of-issue arms dug from musty arsenals. He paused to watch the recruiting, Where fired by the fife and drum, He bowed his head to Old Glory And thought that it whispered "Come!" The Kid, not being a slacker, Stood forth with patriot-joy To add his name to the roster And God, we're proud of the boy! "Still we went blindly on, until Germany turned all her submarines loose'on us. And one fine morning on the fire escape and was still going down when the fireman arrived and we woke up to discover to our horror This bank is a member of the Federal Reserve Bank and is under the supervision of the United States Government that we were at war with the greatest military power in the world on paperl Surprising as it may seem, having beon at war four weeks, the country now is beginning to turn flip-flops. Great factories are being given gigantic war orders; thousands of young men who formerly wouldn't have spit on the National Guard are now enlisting in it and the regular army; citizens who all their lives have looked down on soldiers and FIRST NATIONAL BANK LeRoy, Kansas The Kid has gone to the Colors; It seems but a little while Since he drilled schoolboy army In a truly martial scyle. But now he's a man, a soldier, And we lend him listening ear, For his heart is a heart all loyal, Unscourged by the curse of fear.

who don't know the muzzle end of a service rifle from the crupper of an army mule are gladly volunteering to spend three months in officers' train- rescued them. She collapsed as soon as relieved of her burden. Mr. Elliott who weighs 155 pounds, begged her to leave him and save herself, but she refused and succeeded at great risk in saving him and herself. The building is practically a total loss, the damage amounting to about $200,000.

Mr. Elliott and Miss Ruth were taken to Dr, Bennett's home. Mr. Elliott is au old and well known residenc of Liberty township and the marly friends of the family are congratulating him and his daughter on their courageous escape. Burlington Republican.

The Waverly Road. coming from Kansas City, Topelta or )ther points north of here pronounce the roal from Waverly to LoRoy the best, and smootheHt they hwvo traveled. Compared with the Santa Fe trail orooher through routes UBed by continental motorists it is a bouleva-d. Living on or near one of these through routes is not an unalloyed blessing. After a heavy rain these ourista don't stop.

They keep right jn tearing up the road and leaving it stretch of parallel ditches, wjitch no amount of dragging can put la feood condition again for sometime. The road om Waverly here was" well ng camps in order to have the privi lege of loading a platoon or company of common soldiers in a charge on the enemy's trenches; the ladies-God bless 'em are talking Red Cross Commencement Date Set. Commencement exercises for tbe Class of 1917 of the LeRoy High School will be held on Friday evening, June 1st in the high school auditorium. Invitations announcing the event have been printed by this office and mailed to tbe friends of the His dad, when he told him, shuddered, His mother God bless her! cried; Yet, blest with a mother-nature. She wept with a mother-pride.

But he whose old shoulders straightened Was Granddad for memory ran To years when he, too, a youngster, Was changed by the Flag to a man! Col. W. F. Ouy Killed. (Jol.

W. F. Guy of Yates Center was instantly killed and his wife probably fatally Injured near their home at 1 :30 yesterday afternoon when the engine of their automobile went dead as they were crossing the Missouri Pacific railroad tracks in front of a passenger train. Col. Guy's head was severed, and his wife had both legs cut off.

work and a lot of other things they haven't the faintest conception of; and but what's the use! The war is on; that's the whole story. 'Yes, the war is oh and still the The members of the class are Miss country doesn't know what it is all about, and thinks Germany is being Thelma O'Dell, president. Miss Ruth -W. M. Hekschel, in the Indianoplis News.

badly whipped because along a 50- The accident happened as they were going to their home just southwest of Yates Center. Ool. Guy was a prominent citizen of Woodson county and was an auctioneer and a farmer and stockman. He formerly preached at the Christian church at Crandall and mile front in France the Teutons have Mosley, Miss Marion Keller, Miss Bessie Miller, Edward Merrill, Forrest Powers and Lewis Deyo. The class motto is "Grit Wins;" colors, green and white; class Sower, the been pushed back fivejr tsn miles.

We don't' realize that it will take the United StateB a year to raise, equip white rose. Simpson-Miller. Thomas Macefield Simpson of Cleve and train a million men and that an American army of less than a million wouldn't bo worth a whoop" in Europe. And we don't know that our nation Isio making plans for a war is well and favorably known in this county. People who saw the accident say that Mr.

Guy appeared to be trying to beat the train to the crossing. Republican. Later: Mrs. Guy died Sunday night. land, Ohio, and Miss Oda May belle Some Straight From the Shoulder Talk Miller of LeRoy were married in Chi of from two to four years' duration cago, Saturday, May 5th by the Rev.

John W. Nicely at his residence at 5712 Prairie avenue. They spent several days in Chicago before going on which may mean the raising of 10,000,000 men before we see the end of the thing- graded, cu-vem were well constructed, low were well embanked. There are only a few places on the flat land hern th6 water seeps into the road. With another year's dragging and little more ditching this road will make a most delightful drive for motorists.

It Tuns five miles due north from the north-east corner of 'he townsite, then turns to the easttvo miles, then north for three milns, then east half a mile, then north three miles, then west one mile, the i north nine miles into Waverly, Th Things That Count. "It is too big for the average Amer to Cleveland where they expect to make their home, although Mr. Simp ican to grasp, especially the man or woman who never saw more than one or two soldiers in his life and whose son's position with tbe Standard Oil Co, will necessitate his traveling a great deal of the time. At present forbears were not in the Civil War. doesn't araouut to much at this time, but while he still is editor of a newspaper he intends to express it just the same.

When the European war storm broke out nearly three years ago, a few level-beaded far-seeing Americans began talking preparedness. The country at large gave them the horse laugh. Congress But when each family in almost every community has some relative or very dearfriend in the army, navy If there is any one man in Coffey or military establishment, the fact yawned and devoted its time to what will begin to sink home. We will After about sixteen years of looking at the south end of a team of horses going north, R. Runnels, carrier on route one of this city, last we'' purchased the George Crotty and henceforth when the i permit he will make his daily trip in that more modern vehicle.

Rollin Runnels is as steady as a clock. No mail carrier gets better co-operation from the patrons of his route than does Mr. Runnels. Years ago before there was much agitation toward good roads in this vicinity Mr. Runnels was a pioneer good road booster and a successful one.

He gently persuaded his patrons to fix up many bad places in and along his route and encouraged the use of the King road drag when that excellent implement was first invented. He has never missed a daily trip if it was at all possible for him to get over the route. And his patrons liked him and in bad weather they often schemed county thnt is going to do his part in an agricu tural way to supply the Lieutenant Charley Browne, editor of the Horton Headlight-Commercial, gives the following straightforward talk in the last issue of his valuable agricultural weekly "We citizens of the United States never do things by halves. When we are ignorant of a subject we seem to desire to remain densely ignorant; until awakened by some dire calamity, when we promptly and run around in circles, stir up a great hullabaloo and finally after many months settle down to business and accomplish the task we have before U8. "The spasm in the preceding paragraph is inspired by the observations of the writer concerning this war situation.

Possibly the writer's opinion realize what real patriotism is a ser it considered really important business, while the president frowned at such idle chatter. Anybody who took world with food and reduce the high cost of living, that man is Ira W. vice for the country, not a mere cheering or waving of the flag. they are located at 3756 Prospect avenue, Cleveland. The bride is a native LeRoy girl and the daughter of Mrs.

John 0. Miller of this city. She is a fine-looking young lady with a home-loving disposition and will make her husband a splendid helpmate. Mr. Simpson is quite well known here having visited in LeRoy a number of times during the past few years.

He is an intelligent, up-standing young man aud should have a good future before him. LeRoy friends extend congratulations and best wishes. any interest in army matters was a Baker, who recently purchased the productive Schenck farm northwest "Another thing: the family which dub, anyway. Sure! How many does not contribute in some way to bits did Ty Cobb get in that last of town. While Mr.

Baker is a successful business man of Topeka, he this war with its sons, its labor or game? "A year later several more promi its wenlth will find itself living in a strange world, an outcast as it were from the rest of those who have given nent Americans awoke to the fact their all. This is no time for selfish that a real honest-to-goodness war ness or dodging each and everyone also has the ability to make farming a trreatv success. Since purchasing this farm Mr. Baker has purchased good blocded stock and now owns about 200 head of thoroughbred Durochogs; some good dairy cows and a carload of steers; some good brood mares and mules and to make farming more progressive has taken was going on over in Europe. Big business found out there were some will have a war burden to bear and to help him alone.

Rollin Runnels fine pickin's to be had and Labor and all should bear it bravely and gladly! has plugged along steadily through Capital together in the East had their Are you bearing yours, or are you hands full trying to take care of for still waiting for somebody's 'George' to do it for you?" sunshine and rain, has raised a large family, has sometimes been financially embarrassed; but now his eldest out a Waterloo boy tractor which he eign orders. About that time some of the fellows who had been keeping On Monday evening Mrs. Ida Harris, Mrs. Mollie Davis, Blanch Fock-ele, Esther Abbott and L. D.

Carmean drove to Westphalia and attended Rebekah lodge. This same bunch instituted the Weatphalia lodge a little over six years ago and so feel more than an ordinary sisterly interest in it. After lodge the members and visitors went to the drug store of R. E. Squires and were treated to ice cream.

Altogether it was a very enjoyable trip. track of the army game made up their Birthday Surprise. expect t( run day and night in order that farming may be done on time. Mr. Baker employs good men and minds that this country had trouble girl is married, his eldest boy is able to look out for himself, the second girl is approaching young womanhood and old Rollin has bought him ahead of it.

But Chautauqua Bryan announced for all the world to hear The home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Sam Rowe was the scene of a merry, happy crowd last Monday evening, the looks after their welfare by paying good wagos and courteous treatment that the United States was in no dan self a Ford and is going to have life a little bit easier than it has been heretofore. Here's hopin' that be occasion being Mrs.

Rowe's birthday. gerin case of invasion a million men would spring to arms over night and has many years before him. Dr. Stride to Hospital A number of friends came with baskets laden with good things to eat and a surprise supper was spread in anyway no nation would dare come across the pond to invade us. That Dr.

Noise Stride left last Sunday Milk Bottled and delivered at your door every day. 6c per qt. 0. E. Keys, settled it.

Bryan had been prophe morning on the cannon ball train for short order. The evening was spent in music, merriment and conversa the Bell Memorial Hospital at Rose sying so long that none paused to think that not one of his prophesies phone 174 tf dale, Kansas. He is afflicted with gangrene in his foot and hopes to get relief bv an operation. Some time ever came true. "Another year later and the presi ago he went to the county farm, dent comes around to preparedness that is he advised the nation we but when his foot became bad and needed daily medical attention he Dr.

J. P. Good Glass Fitting Specialist of Ottawa will be in LeRoy at LeRoy Hotel Tuesday, May 22d in the afternoon Wednesday, May 23d until 2 p. m. Examination without charge or obligation Children's study glasses a specialty Complicated cases solicited and is a beleiver in being our brother's keeper.

If Coffey county were full of such progressive farmers, Kansas woulc be made to blossom like the rose a id cost of living would soon be a of the past. The lad es of the Cemetery Association wist to remind the public about keeping ci th3 driveways with team and wagi wheu the ground is" soft, because daep ruts in the sod are unsightly and with care can be avoided. Also that illehatand sand be cleaned up after cement work has been done. Another Uring. The association is perfectly willirg for any one who wishes U-' have' all the ground ivy wanted at ery much dislike to see great ole lpft where it has been dug up.

Thin has been the case recently ami tha has been required to haul dirt and fill up these holes Lester Rogers was In Kansas City laBt week. tion. Mrs. Clara Allison and Mrs Belle Jennings gave a selection on the piano and piano duets by Florabel Fox-worthy and Maurine Rowe. A vocal solo by Wm.

B. Ilazen was very much enjoyed by all. Master Everett Ilazen played accompaniment on the piano for a Dutch song by J. Sam Rowe. Those present were Mr.

and Mrs. J. S. Covert, P. Jones, A.

S. Green, Frank Wilson, Wm. B. Hazen, Mrs. Kesner, Isabelle Jennings, Clara Al came back here.

Ora Anthony let ought to have it, in a big swing around the circle. And after six months of orating congress gives us him have a room in his building aud Dr. Kesner attended to him reguiarly. But Mr. Stride became gradually 'preparedness' consisting of a voluminous bill known as the Defense Act, which would have increased the LATIN PROVERBS.

We hate tbe hawk, because It always lives In arms. Everything unknown la taken for magnificent You must ask what la unjust that you may obtain what is Just May they perish who said our good things before us. The crime or perjury Is punished by heaven with perdition iiiul by man with disgrace. I5y his Immoderate laughter run always distlnsulsh the I no! regular army and the National Quard more helpless. Last Saturday morning Dr.

Kesner phoned to Dr. Man-son, county health officer, and suggested that Mr. Stride be sent to the about 100 per cent in three or four years, providing no other laws passed to the contrary. And about the time Bell Memorial for treatment. Dr, lison and Belle Foxworthy.

Misses Mattie Hazen, Lois Beard, Florabel Foxworthy, Minerva Jennings and Manon promptly executed the opc- 'preparedness' goes into effect the entire regular army and National Quard cessary papers and sent them down Maurine Rowe. Mr. Ralph Jennings, bv the evening mail. Mr. Stride left Geo.

Beard, Dr. D. B. Rowe and Mas ter Everett Hazen. of the country, 150,000 to 200,000 strong, is called down on the border on tbe first train..