The Harris Commercial from Harris, Kansas • 1

Ml lan.iaroarjiDUiiwi. VOLUME 1 Harris, Anderson County, Kansas Thursday, Ssptembsr 3, 1914 NO. 25 Misses Ella Uussell and Fern Kough visited Saturday night and Sunday with Miss Cornelia MoMulleio, Mrs. Lewis Drybread was in Waverly Monday. Earl who has been in the western part of the state for the past two months, came back Saturday for a week's visit with home folks, Lizer-Whitacre At doou yesterday Miss Mabel Lizer ncd Mr.

John Whitncre were united in marriitge by liev. A. lV.iokstoo!, pastor of the Glen wood church. The wedding took place tit the home of the bruin's pajents, Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Liz3r, on Pleasant Mound. The happy couple went to Kansas City yesterday afternoon to visit with Mr. Wbitacre's relatives. The bride and groom are both well-known and highly respected young people of no'jle character, The have grown up in" lie Glenwood neighborhood, and hive a multitude of friends who unite in wishing the greatest possible joys during wedded life. Mrs.

Kough and Mrs. ltussell were School Days Are Coming shopping iu Waverly Monday. Misses Mary and Josis Dryhread Death of Samuel A. Baird Samuel A. Baird, a pioneer resident of Ileeder township died at o'clock last Sunday morning, at the home of his daughter, Mrs.

E. 11. Hutchison, a mile and a half south of Amiot. Mr, 1 i I'd was taken fck'lt on Thursday and though all possible was done for him, it was impossible to save his life, and he passed away on Sunday. Hud he lived until October 15, he wuuld have been 80 years of age.

He had lived in this county for about 50 years. Some of his children are in Washington, others in Florida, and others at some distance away, nnd the relatives here have waited to hoar from them- His son, Samuel, came from St. Michaels, Nebraska, on Monday. The funeral will be held at the church in Amiot, this ('Jhnrsday) afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Dr. C.

0. Rnesell, pastor of the First Presbyterian church in Garnett. Obituary will be published next week. were callurs at the lbdston home Fiiday afternoon. C.

A. Baker returned home from a visit to his old home in Missouri. His 6ister and two children came home with him to visit him and his family and her sister, Mrs. C. I'.

Ksrr.in. Prepare the Children for School by fitting them out from our uew stock of Not quite so large a crowd as usual was out to ulenwoou hunday School Sunday, There was no preaching service at that placa Sunday as the pastor is holding a revival meeting at Alice ville. SCHOOL SHOES Mr. W. R.

Cody and family of Ottawa drove down and spent Sunday at the Freeman home. Sunday afternoon both families had a pleasant drive in the new Overland. The Cody's relumed Sunday evening and Grace Freeman them to Ottawa where she will resume her work after a two weeks vacation. A large gasoline engine was unloaded here Monday. It was purohased by number ot the farmers of the Iantha neighborhood and will be iued by them to run a silage cutter.

N. T. Hunt, Progressive candidate for County Treasurer, is the owner of a new Ford car, which he purohased from Anderson Son last week, The Glenwood League was not able to fiil their appointment with the Harris League Sunday evening on account of the bad roads and of injuries to some of their members who were to have a part in the program. They will come at a later date. CANDIDATES: -Get the prices of The Commercial Job office on printed cards announcing your candidacy.

We will bo able to save you some mopey on these eards. Call and let us show you. D. F. Heller was transacting business in Kansas City the first of the week.

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Young were the guests of II.

Haynes and wife, and George Dodds and wife Monday evening. Mies Daisy Dodds of Welda was the guest of her brother, George and wife Thursday Tho Misses Grace and Floy Warnock entertained Miss Grace Freeman at a chicken supper Friday night. Miss Grace spent the night at the Warnock home aud returned to town Saturday morning reporting a delightful time. Roy Paul Lanning and Owen McOonueil of P.irker rode over on their motor cycles yesterday afternoon and made a short visit, nt the Frank Lizer homo west of town. They report a heavy rain oust of Greeley Tuesday night.

The Karns-Hirt Affair in Rhyme CONTBIMJTED BY A SUBSCIUBEB Central City Wesley Marple and family are visit which wo have just received. We also have a new Line of ing in thiH neighborhood this week. It we have been rightly informed, Karns wantod some some of his dirt Mrs. Cress had her houBehonld goods Harvest Home Week TheM. E.

Churches of Mont Ida, McCabe and Welda, led by thair pastor Kev. II. S. lloelllin are hodiug a Harvest Home Seivioe this week. Rev.

J. W. Somerville of Wichita, 'Dr. Edwin Locke, of Topel.a, ltav. A.

D. Wagner of Garnett, and Dr. G. E. Satterlee of Ottawa, the District Superintendent are the principal speakers.

The programs have been given at each of the three churches during the week, and continue until tomorrow morning. These Harvest Home Exercises always prove very helpful to the community which is fortunate enough to come in touch with them. A special feature is the Sunday School and Home Coining Picnic being held in Gage's grove near McCabe, today. The McCabe people extended a general invitation for the picnic and many people from this place have planned to attend. moved to Garr.ett Monday and will make her home there for a while.

DRESS GOODS Harry Davis and wife spent Sunday at the Watson home. Oliver Coberly is sowing piece of alfalfa this week. Miss Olive Ejord closed a successful For Both Young and Make your Selections early while the Stock is Complete. term of music hi6t week. farmed; So one of his good neighbors agreed To for three-fifths of the seed.

And when the Spring arrived, Into the soil, the good farmer dived; Planted in both oate and flax. By and by it was put into stacks. The Williamsons were then employed To thresh while the occassion was enjoyed. Grandpa Dan Hirt took a ride On a wagon, by Luther Thomas' side. Away went Dan into the field, To see how much the grain would yield.

Dan sat on the ojal wagon by the en Albert Loyd and Emmett Christy spent Sunday with Oakley Porter. The women of this community are busy cunning peaches and tomatoes. Chna Ecord and sons, Fioyd and Joe, ere trading in Garnett Monday. Home, Sweet Home I've bought goods iu Glasgow, Belfast nnd Cork; London and Liverpool, aud gine, Dan thinking he had a good time. THE LOCAL NEWS Fred Kitterman and Sid Reppert at John said: "Yoivva been here Ions' tended the Richmond Picnic Fiiday.

And began to use Dan kinder rough ih'i Craycraft came home Saturday Pelting him side of head with his fiat, from Garnett, where he employed with the Mo. Puc. bridge gang, and W. E. Burrowes yesterday began the spent Sunday with his parents, B.

F. erection of a 1 2x30 ft. addition to the Cravcraft and wife. And still Dan did not try to resist. Dan was knocked into the liox of coal.

John began to thiuk In had full A stack pitcher came up in the rear, south side of his blacksmith shoj Clifford and Opal Mirrs returned to This will be used by bun as a enrage in New York. I've purchased in Pi yes, even in Rome, But I say to yours truly, "There's no place like Hava sent to Chicago, sorry to say. I got what I wanted, but first hud to pay Whon the boxes were opened I stood there alone, And said to myself, "Goods are belter at home." The stove that I bought had only three legs. What'd the use of a stove if it hasn't its pes? When I looked in the oven 'twas cracked in the dome. Then I ished to Old Mike I had bought it at home.

I sent for some coffee, some prunes and canned meat. The primes were alive and the ooffee was weak. The canned goods were spoiled then I sent up a moan "Henceforth I'll buy where they'll fix 'em Bt home." I'm now all filled up with this buying away. I'll buy where I sell my and he will be iu readiness for that sort Ottawa Monday after visiting for few days with their parents, south west of town. Rapped John on the head, made him of Svoik soon.

look queer. John's hat was pretty badly spoiled, Rogerswenl to Gainett yesterday to Henry Kitterman, Lester Stevenson, cnend a few days with his father who is So he got one in place of the one soil and Howard Warnock were in Richmond Fiiday attending the picnic. takins treatment for carbnnkler. ed, John has agreed to abide by the law. rs has been Buffering for several He will be as peaceable as yon ever days and was much worse Tueeday even big.

saw. We now hope the Karns and Ilirt affair Miss Anna Lindsay attended the picnic at Malvern Thursday and Friday, Mrs. Beatrice Rose returned to her home at Waverly Thursday ufter visiting for a few days at the home of her parents, near Glenwood. Conductor Garnett reported that 1 ends, And John and Dan will be good good rain fell at Amiot and north of there Tuesday night. We received another good shower of about half inch friends.

effgs. butter and hnv. If the Lord will Rev. and Mrs. S.

C. Siegle came over here Sunday evening. Georgo Dodds and family left yester MUSICAL ELEPHiMTS forgive me, no more will I roam. Here after I'll spend all my dollars at home Contributed from Prescott yesterday, for a short visit and to attend a meeting of Mrs. Siege's High School class.

They re day for their home in Dover, Kansas Always insure with the home agent, he I can serve you best. Chas, Young HARRIS KANSAS turned to Prescott today. Review Aug. Elephants Play Horns and Do Other Funny Stunts 20. Yankee Robinson's Music.d elephant? George Ilorlon, of Erie, came out from Garnett Thursday and visited which have been playing the big voude for a few days at the homes of J.

H. vine houses during the past winter, are and George Turrel Pupil's Recital The music pupils of Miss Grace War-nock will give a Recital at Melvin's Hall this evening, Thursday, Sept. 3rd, at 8:30. A splendid program has been prepared and the teacher nnd pupils invite your attendance. Tho admission is free.

Come and hear a good musical program and enjoy tho evening. where he is principal of the Dover High School. They have been spending the summer with her parents here, and wi'-h his parents at Welda. Mrs. Clias.

Mobsrlybas been enjoying a visit the past week from her sister-in law, Mrs. Mclntj re, and four children from Beatrice, and her cousin, Rlrs. V. O. 'Ihompson, aud baby from Bine Springs, Nebr.

They will leave for their hnuies today. Miss Birniece Eltwood of Topeka came Saturday and visited with her sister, Mrs.H. R. Silvius, until Sunday Eugene Ryan returned home last Fridav from Huron S. Dak.

where he has been during tha past month thresh ing. He was called home by (he illness making a hi'. The elephants are of more than ordinary 6iza in fact the largest performing elephants in the country, and they go through their daily routine amazingly. In addition to the herd which the circus carries, it has on exhibition the greatest beast that ever walked lha face of 1 lie earth Kongo, a mighty elephant from India imported to this oountry of hia father, J. L.

Ryan. Mrs. Chtis. E. Young returned homo Friday evening from an extended visit To School Monday Next Monday will be "Blue Monday" for most of the youngsters in this part of Anderson County as well as ail over with her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Stiliman, at McCook, Nebraska. evening, Ernest Ell wood and family from Miss Grace Harlan, of Williamsburg Perrv. Kansae. have moved onto the for a tour of the circus this season, Garnett, Friday, Sept.

11 was here few days last week visiting with her sisters, Mrs. George Turrell and Miss Freda Harlan. Pleasant Mound Silvius farm, north of town. Miss Bertha Kingsbury of Fredonin arrived here last week and is upending a month at the honu of her aunt, Mrs. Robt.

Moore. Let us print your letterheads Bnd Fair and warmer weather since the rains. Hope we will have a week or two envelopes. Get our prices. DEALER IN General Merchandise, Fresh and Cured Meats, Furniture and Undertake IN OUlt GROUERY.

We c.irry the famous Doc Harlan and wife of Williamsburg Kansas. That is tho day on which nearly all the public schools of the slate open for their wintei's work. School in Harris will begin then and all but very few of the country schools will nlfio open at that The Harris school is in readiness for opening and with the efficient force of teachers employed, MissEIIia Gilbert ns Principal, tir.d Miss Edith Beath ns primary teacher, we have every prospect for a splendid year's work in the Harris It ia that every pupil will of fair weather to finish haying. Canning peaches and tomatoes seems were the guests of their Mrs. George Turrell and Miss Freda Harlan, C.

A.Rogers was transacting business in Garnett Monday. Adam Lankard and Robert Moore returned home on Wednesday'night of laat week, driving their Mawell cars to be the order of the drW with the Saturday night and Sunday. ladies now. Will Worst's baby was on the 6ick list Miss Wilma Drr.m visited with Ellen last week, but is much better at this Louise McMulltin Sunday night. Tom Drybread visited with Hugh Ra! writing.

W. A. Pierson of Burlington was hare ston Sunday. realize the value of this opportunity and will make the most of it. Books will; which they purchased while attending the banquet in Kansas City on Tuesday.

F. J. Melvin went to Kansas City Sunday morning and returned home that evening with a now Maxwell. The men are busy learning to drive them and seem to be getting a great deal of pleasure f.oni them. Mr.

Melvin is this on business Tuesday. John Fir.diay and wife were shopping MOD Miss Meruie Turrell spent a few days MJDS il KWIGK i in Waverly una u.iy last week. Mrs Findlay was having some dental wor be on hand for the opening of the school, fio fartu post ible to obtain them, but the State Superintendent has announced that the new lex's, in done tli3 Biit on the market. Try them. ilmnin A liad niit.ft nn nci! Primer, KanniR History, and Agiieul- week erecting a garage for his car.

Get your sale bills printed by the Commercial. the first of the week visiting relatives in Garnett. A. C. wa3 down Com Williamsburg on business and Harry Shields waa a business visitor to Garnett Tueiday.

FOR SALE: Tvo good mule colts. Phone C5N. A. W. Kior.

Harris. Ilaa 3 dent last Thursday while harrowing with four horses. The lnrses became frightened and ran at a desperate ratet throwing the harrow aud Johnnie against a posl, then dragging him about a hundred yanl.i. Dr. Robr-iils of Waverly was called, and found no bones broktD that Johnnie was badly He is able to be about now.

L. W. Hampshire, Democratic candidate for County Superintendent from Gieeley, was in Harris Monday interviewing his Democratic friends. Next week he will begin his fifth year of work lure, cannot lie delivered until September 10th, and also urges that Use pupils bhnuld not buy the texts in these t.h ice subjects which have been used formerly, UH they will lie of use dnrir.3 this year. The Harris Pharmacy will carry a full line of books as it has secn.rrd a contract with the Stato Board a Lj pository for Books.

ltusii Kelley returned home Tn.ilny from Ivansa3 City where he had teen ir week visiting with his grandfather, 118 Uity superintendent the Uruelry Schools. I and other relatives..