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The Thayer News. VOLUME XXIX. THAYER, NEOSHO COUNT KANSAS, JUNE 11, 1920. NO. 39 13 TY DON'T BE FOOLED OR MISLED Number of Misleading Stories are Being Circulated by People Who Are Against the Electric Light Proposition.

An erroneous opinion seems to prevail amongst some of the citizens of Thayer that when the electric line would be completed between Thayer and some other point from whence power or current would be obtained that the line would be the property of the city or company furnishing the service. This is not true and the re-! port as circulated was either deliberate or a misunderstanding. When the line is completed it will be the sole property of the city of Thayer and Thayer will receive all revenue and receipts from the sale of current from users of the electricity from people of Thayer and all other users whether farmers along the line or any other city or town receiving current transported over the transmission lines. The rates of electricity will be regulated or governed by the industrial court of the state which allow the city of Thayer to charge a rate that will be adequate to pay interest on the investment, keep up depreciation and return a reasonable profit. With the payments extended over a period of years the probabilities are that the PROPERTY WILL BE PAID FOR PRINCIPALLY BY THE REVENUE RECEIVED FROM THE SALE ELECTRICITY BY THE CITY OF THAYER.

It will be a paying proposition to the city of Thayer in the long run, as after the plant has been paid for it will bring an income of no small or inconsiderate amount. No outside person looking for a business location would want to locate in a city where none of the modern improvements, especially e- lectricity to furnish power as well as light. If we want Thayer to become a graveyard, then keep on knocking on public improvements. If we desire our properties, or business and investments to prosper then let us have at least some of the modern improvements that other live towns have. A C.

Shepard living east of Thayer lost a valuable cow last week. She was in pasture and was shot through the heart with a large rifle ball, presumably by some hunter. Whoever did it has committed a serious offense not only by killing the cow but by hunting out of season and with a high powered rifle. If such work continues some chap will get caught and have to pay the penalty and he should be stuck good and hard. Mrs Jennie Post who has been here for the past two years, was called to her home at North Thetford Vermont Tuesday by the serious illness of her brother George Howe, Mr.

Howe will be remembered by a good many people here as he made his home with his sister Mrs. A. H. Forest several years ago. Mr.

and Mrs. J. W. Markley and daughters, Inez and Grace and Mrs. Markley's mother, Mrs.

Emma Dack of Cherryvale, motored to near Thayer Sunday and spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Sharp. Noah Vincent of Caney departed Tuesday for a visit at his old home at. Morrisville Vermont.

This is Mr. Vincent's first visit to Vermont since he came west in 1865 about 55 years ago. FIRE, TORNADO and HAIL or phone J. H. McGrew with Robbins and Craig, Phone 57.

Mrs. John Collings and daughter Lucy and son Fred were here this week guests of L. J. Geist and family. International twine for sale at cents a cash, for the next ten days or as long as it lasts.

First come, first served. L. A. Stall. 37tf The C.

E. Will serve cream and wafers at the church lawn Monday evening June 14th, 15 cents. 1t. Farm Loans and Insurance at the lowest Hight Reality Co. 30-tf Mr.

and Mrs Chas. Benson from Parsons, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Benson and daughter Pruddie from Neodesha were shopping in Thayer Saturday. See us for FARM Souths.

estern Land Thayer, 4-tt. "There is real happiness in the true American home." LOCAL PARAGRAPHS Miss Mildred Eagles is in Chanute this week visiting relatives. Mrs Skinner came down from Lallarpe Friday afternoon to visit her son Harry. Mrs. Anna Cross came down from Quenemo Sunday to attend the surprise party for her father W.

F. Gibson. Geo. Heisey and wife and some relatives, all from near Galesburg drove over a few days ago to take in the big sale. Mrs.

Frank Geist of Humboldt was here several days last week visiting her mother Mrs. D. M. Pownall and other relatives. L.

J. Geist and wife and son Ray returned from an auto trip to Joplin Thursday. They were accompanied by Mrs. John Collings and Miss Lucy and Fred Collings of Neodesha. Mrs.

Wm. Moore went to Liberty Sunday to see the wreck of the explosion and inquire if Mr. Moore's parents, who live there, injured. She found them safe and sound but said the town was a sorry looking place. MOST OF THEM ARE FOR ELECTRICITY A News Representative Asked as Many Business Men as he Could see Wednesday how They Stood on the Proposition to Put in Electricity.

There were a few we did not get to see and a few who asked us not to quote them either way, but most, of them were straight out either or against it. Following are their names with their answers: A in favor of it. C. Pownall expect to vote for it." Wm. am against it." J.

H. am for it strong as horseradish." D. am for It." Dr. am for it." R. C.

us have it by all means." C. am for it." Elliott Bros "We are all for it." J. C. am for it and so is my wife." Owen McNulty- "I am against it." Ray D. am for it, double strength." W.

R. am for it strong" C. R. Craig "So am Bryon Eldridge "I am for it strong as $700." Ralph Bowers- "I am strong for it." C. L.

Cross- "I do not expect to vote for it. Ed C. Eagles- am for it." Fred Cross "I am for it." V. H. Cowden- "I am for it." Earl Manis "I am for it." and store- "We are both strong for it." Fred bet I am for it, put me down twice." R.

B. Adams "I was not in favor of it at first but since I have learned more about it, I am for it." The Thayer bet we are all for it." A. N. am against it." D. Craig "I am for it STRONG.

Please put the strong in big letters." Chas. am A. E. Anderson-" I didn't ask anybody to help put in my plant and I don't intend to help anybody else with theirs." Dr. Reynolds- "I am for it." Edgar am against it at the present time." Rev.

J. T. Smith- "Tell them I am for it." And then he quoted the following from the bible: "People love darkness better than light because their deeds are evil." HAVE YOU LAND FOR SALE? We will buy a few farms from 40 acres up, if real bargains. We make farms loans. Do our examining.

If you want to sell or make a loan, write us at Address, THE ALLEN COUNTY INVESTMENT Kelley Hotel Iola, Kansas. 37-4t. International twine for sale at cents a cash. for the next ten days or as long as it lasts. First come, first A Stall 37-tf Mrs Emma Gross and daughters Miss Vesta were here from Emporia Sunday to attend the big dinner at the W.

F. Gibson home. Zella Smith is home from Lawrence for the summer vacation. FIVE TOWNS VOTE ELECTRIC BONDS Chase, Macksville, Claflin, Bushton and Frederick, all Western Kansas Towns, Voted Bonds This Spring to Put in Electricity on the Same Plan Thayer i is to Vote on Next Tuesday a and All Carried by Overwhelming Majority. The following is from the Spearville Kansas News.

Five towns have called bond elections to vote bonds for transmission power lines connecting up with the Hutchinson power system on the high voltage lines to be built by the Pownee Power and Water Company. Chase has called its election for February 27th, to vote $15,000 in bonds and every man in town except one, signed the petitions. Macksville has called a proposition to issue $20,000 in bonds. Claflin has called an election for March 9th to vote $30,000. 221 out of 224 voters in the town signed the petitions.

Bushton has called an election for March 9th to vote on an $18,000 bond issue. Of 161 voters, 158 signed the petitions. Fredrick has called an election for March 9th, to vote on a $12,000 bond issue. Only one man in the town failed to sign the petition for the election. ADA MARTIN MARRIED Miss Ada Martin and Iver L.

Martin were married in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mi Sunday June 6. They were accompan ied by her mother, Mrs. R. M. Martin and Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Sturgis. The ring ceremony was read by Rev. C. F.

Siler at his home. They will make their home in Tulsa where Mr. Martin is employed with the Tidal Oil Co. Mrs. Martin is a graduate of the Pittsburg State She has been a teacher in the Chanute schools for the past six years.

Chanute Tribune. Frank Sutton with his truck and Earl Enlow with Kelso's truck drove down to Caney Monday and brought up two loads of household goods for Mr Edwards a driller, who is moving Into the Fred Cross house at the northwest corner of town. Fred has sold the place but the new owner does not expect to occupy it until next fall. Mrs. Ed Eagles went to Lawrence Monday to attend the Commencement exercises at the University.

Homer Eagles is one of the graduates, he has specialized in mine Engineering and Geology. Question--When the royalty from the sale of electricity to consumers pays off all the bonds and keeps up' the line, why should anyone fear an advance in their taxes an account of electricity--A citizen. George Harms made a deal this week whereby he traded his farm for 200 acres near Thayer known as the Joe Stall farm. Mr. Harms will rent this farm.

One young married lady in Thayer says she is sure going to vote for the Electric bonds and if her husband don't vote for it she says she will leave him Albert Ball, one of Galesburg's hust ling merchants, accompanied by his wife and family drove over Wednesday to look in on the big sale. Miss Mabel Adams who is helping her brother-in-law, Harry Cox, with his poultry house at Cherryvale, spent Sunday at home. A. D. Lowrance and wife and daughters Violet and Louise drove to Yates Center Sunday to visit Dr.

S. H. Murphy and family. Ray Elliott came up from Liberty Sunday, he received quite a shock from the explosion but was not hurt in any way. Mrs.

L. W. Flemming and children drove to Chanute Monday, they were accompanied by Mrs. Anderson who lives on the Harelson farm. George Tucker of Wichita, a nephew of R.

B. Adams is here, he is assisting at the Curry closing out sale this week. FIRE, TORNADO and HAIL or phone J. McGrew with Robbins and Craig, Phone 57. Buy that cake for Sunday dinner at the Thayer Bakery on sale Saturday.It LOCAL PARAGRAPHS Don't forget the sale at the Thayer Bakery Saturday.

1t. "Remember the steam kettle- tho up to its neck in hot water, it continues to sing." G. W. Hargrave and wife of Elk City Oklahoma arrived Wednesday to visit their daughter Mrs. V.

H. Cowden. A Home Talent, with special music will be given under the Auspices of M. E. Ladies Aid June 16th at High school assembly.

1t. Miss Grace Haub of Independence spent Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Haub. See "A Perplexing Situation" at the High school assembly Wednesday evening June 16th, 8:15 sharp.

1t. Noah Vincent of Sedan was here Monday visiting at the C. H. Ryder home. Logan Stall returned from Lawrence, Friday to spend the summer vacation at home.

J. E. Christie and family and Mrs. E. C.

Little drove to Chanute Monday afternoon. O. H. McNulty and family and Mrs. C.

W. McNulty were visiting relatives in Chanute Monday. Mrs. Schuette came over from Neodesha Tuesday morning to help care for her uncle Will Curtis who is very ill The store has a contest on, they made the shape of a barrel out of soap, and the person guessing the nearest number of bars in it will receive a dollars worth of sugar. The contest will close Saturday night.

SURPRISED OLD FOLK The children, grandchildren and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Gibson living west of Thayer gave them a big surprise dinner at their home last Sunday.

The guests came from all over the county, even as far as Cherry vale, Independence, Emporia and other points. Those present were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. W. F.

Gibson; Chas. Gibson and wife; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Mr.

and Mrs. Wm. Gibson; Mrs. Josephine Wilson; Mr. and Mrs.

Gibson; Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Gibson; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Freed; Mrs.

A. L. Cross. Grandchldren-Miss Stella Gibson, Elza and L. B.

Wilson; Mr and Mrs. Ed Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Chester Locke; Mr. and Mrs.

Otto Clark; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Cunningham; Mr and Mrs Arle Poe; Mr and Mrs A H. McCain; Miss Viola Gibson; Mrs. Ada Smart.

Great-grand-children-Othella and Chester Locke; Alvin, Mae and Way'ne McCain; Dorothy Murl and Kenneth Wayne Smart; John Poe; Emery and Juanita Clark; Luella Irene, Evelyn, Faye and Clida Cunningham; Lorene, Edward, Raymond Lee, Mary Elizabeth, Helen Dean, Gibson; Roy Violet, Roberta, and Hallie June Freed Sisters and brothers of the grandparents- Mr and Mrs. David Price; Mrs. Emma Gross. Children- -Acel, Val, and Garnetta, Price; Mr. and Mrs.

Geo. Wilson; Mr. and Mrs. A. Shepard; Alma, Virgil, Claude and Eva Shepard and Harold Shepard.

Friends of the family-Mr. and Mrs Henry Thomas; Alice and Evelyn Thomas; Mrs. C. Miller; Enid Miller; Rev. Wm Broad.

THAYER EPWORTHIANS TO GALESBURG Tuesday evening the Pageant entitled the Map Makers put on their patriotic program and pageant in Galesburg M. E. church. The Epworthians wish to thank the Galesburg people for their hearty cooperation and liberal offering. May Galesburg organize an Epworth League and come to visit us some day.

Welcome Galesburg. MASONIC MEETING This Friday evening June 11th is a regular meeting of Thayer Lodge No. 149 A. F. and A.

M. and in addition to the regular business of the lodge, there will be work in the third degree. We expect some visitors on this occasion, so let us have a good attendance. EARLTON WANTS TO HOOK ON Will Buy Electricity of us as Soon a as Transmission Line is BuiltGalesburg Also Interested. In last weeks Earlton items in this paper the following item Now that Thayer is going to vote on a bond issue for the purpose of getting electricity into their town from some near plant, most probably from Chanute, it is a very oppertune time for Earlton to sit up and take notice.

Should Thayer get their supply from Chanute the line no doubt would pass through Earlton thus giving Earlton their only chance to get electricity in the near future, and from the attitude of most of the people we have heard talking there is little question but that most every residence and business house in town would put in lights as well as street lights should Thayer line pass this way A number of Galesburg's leading citizens have expressed the opinion that if Thayer gets electricity, Galesburg will vote bonds to build a line from here and buy juice of us. With two towns buying electricity from us the plant ought to pay all expenses of up keep and pay off the bonds and interest as fast as they come due without adding a penny to our taxes. FIRST JUNE WEDDING D. B. Smith the proprietor of the Thayer Bakery and Miss Kathleen Clapsaddle of Galesburg neighborhood drove to Erie Tuesday June 1 where they were united in marriage by Probate judge Crall.

They returned that evening and reached the Clapsaddle home about six o'clock just when the big rain started, they ate supper there and drove home through the rain and mud. It was very necessary that Mr. Smith reach Thayer that evening so the town might have its daily bread the next day. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Lon Clapsaddle, living about six miles due east of Thayer where she was born and reared to womanhood and is a young lady of many accomplishments.

The groom is a son of Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Smith and is a hustling young business man of our town, he has only been with us a few months but by his honest and upright business methods and friendly ways has won a host of friends here and The News extends hearty congratulations and good wishes.

A PERPLEXING SITUATION Cast of Characters Mr. R. Hoyt. Mrs. Middleton Minnie Horr Tom Middleton Cloyd McMillen Jessie Middleton, Mrs.

Eva Anderson Sue Middleton, Oleta Anderson Lucy Fair, Horr Maud Mrs. Rena Powell Mrs. Nosie, E. A. Fuller Alexander Wilson, Walt Mary, Jennie Carmicheal Fritz, Anderson Uncle Eiptsmas, Pownall Health Officer, D.

Lowrance General admission 25 cents. 1t. FILLPOT-STIPP WEDDING George Fillpot of Yates Center and Gladys Stipp of Urbana were married yesterday afternoon at 4. o'clock by Dr. B.

F. Gaither at the Methodist parsonage. They were accompanied by the bride's mother, Mrs. Stipp. Mr.

and Mrs. Fillpot will make their home in Tribune. BAPTIST CHURCH There will be church at 11 o'clock at the Baptist church Sunday morning Sermon by Rev. Smith, Sunday school at 10 o'clock. You are welcome.Vi:s.

Harris, Clerk. COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETING All members of the Thayer Commer-1 cial club are especially requested to (be present Monday night June 14th. No excuses go, so be C. "Gilmer, Secy. Don't miss seeing Uncle Ep from way up kentry, Wednesday June 14th.

1t. Miss, Myrtle Phillips came up from Oklahoma City Oklahoma last Thursday for a visit with home folks, she was accompanied by her brother Charles Phillips. Mrs. M. S.

Powell was visiting relatives in Chanute Wednesday afternoon. LOCAL PARAGRAPHS M. E. Clark went to Wyoming last Saturday on a business trip. We will have special sale on cakes Saturday June 12, at Thayer Bakery.1t Don't forget to get your Flag Day cream from the C.

E. Monday evening June 14. 1t. Misses Francis and Ruth Older came down from Chanute Friday to visit a few days with friends. If you want to be convinced that a woman can hold her tongue come to the Assembly room June 16th.

1t. Miss Helen Anderson went to Pittsburg last week where she will attend summer school. Will all of those indebted to me, please call and M. E. Reynolds.

39-2t. Real ice cream and wafers at the Christian church lawn Monday evening June 14. 15 cents a dish. 1t Mrs. Thomas McNulty arrived from Los Angeles Monday for a visit with Mrs.

C. W. McNulty and Thayer friends. Mrs. McNulty made her home in Thayer for many years.

The Ladies circle of the A R. will meet in Masonic Hall next Saturday June 12 at 2:30 p. m. Would like to have a good attendance. Nancy J.

Alexander Secretary. CHRISTIAN CHURCH C. E. Pile will preach both morning and evening next Sunday June 13 Sunday school at 10 a. m.

Everybody invited to these J. R. Moore, Clerk. The Childrens Day program last Sunday night was given to a full house Every number on the program pointed to the ministry of Christ. At the close of the program the invitation was given and one confession was made.

Christian Endeavor at 7 p. m. Topic Mistakes in Daily Living. Leader, Mrs. Hatcliff.

Our Daily living is proof for or against our Christianity. Come and let us help one another to find and remedy our mistakes. Our delegate from the State C. E. convention will give his report and we expect it to be a fine one.

The following Flag Day program will be given free at 8 m. in connection with the icecream social Monday evening June 14.. History of the Flag and Origin of Flag Day, Mrs. Fisher Reading Red Cross Nurse, Hazel Hugh Pantomine, The Star Spangled Banner Rules of the Flag, Minnich Flag Drill If the weather is good the program with the exception of the flag drill will be given from the church steps. The drill will be given in the street west of the church.

If the weather is not good the program will be in the auditorium of the church and the cream will be served in the basement All are cordially invited to enjoy the program. METHODIST CHURCH Children's Day will be observed next Sunday at 11:00 a. m. A good program is being arranged for this service. Special offering for the Student Loan fund.

The regular envelope offering will also be taken. Dr. Bascon Robbins, Field Secretary for Bethany hospital, Kansas City, preached last Sunday morning and represented Bethany. The Pastor is attending the ministers summer school at Baldwin this week. Dr.

Harry F. Ward of New York is the lecturer for the week. It is expected that two hundred or more ministers of our conference will attend. Services next Sunday as follows: 11:00 a. m.

Children's Day exercises, 8:00 p. Theme, "The Annual Educational Sermon." You are cordially invited to these services. The Epworth League chapter of this place is going to do its best to help our district win the Banner this year. The Institute will be held at Baldwin August 16-23. The topic for the Epworth Let.que is "Common Mistakes in Daily Living." This is a lesson for everyone.

Come prepared to give your idea on the "Common Mistakes" of our daily life. Leaders are Minnie Williams and Mary Gossett. It is nearing Institute time and let us do our share in winning the, Banner for Independence District. Note the following points for winning the Institute Banner. (Continued on an inside page.).