The Milton Crescent from Milton, Kansas • 1

THE MILTON CRESCENT VOL. 1 MILTON, SUMNER COUNTY, KANSAS, THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1917 NO. 12 Fred Higdon Passes Away Fred Selvern Higdon was born Feb. 22, 1876, near Hannibal, Mo Died June 1. 1917 at Norton, Kansas, age 41 years, 3 months and 9 days.

He was converted Dec. 17, 1905 under the ing of Rev. James Leonard. He united with the Baptist at McFall and remained a faithful member of the same until his death. He was united in marriage to Laura Elnor McDonald, 13, 1896.

To this union were born 5 children, two sons, Cecil S. and Hugh 3 daughters Katie Foster, Vera Lois and Ruth Marie all of whom survive him. He leaves to mourn his loss, the wife and children, a father, 5 brothers and three sisters besides many other relatives and friends. His aged father and two brothers from Missouri were in attendance at the funeral. He came to Milton with his wife and family about 12 years ago.

Since that time he has engaged in the blacksmithing business. During his earthly pilgrimage he made many frienas who will miss him sorely. But! Fred Higdon is where the eternal sunshine is; where the storms of life are past and the frosts of winter never come. The funeral services were conducted by D. I.

Howard of Norwich, who was an old friend of the family. was made in the Milan cemetary. Card of Thanks We desire friends and kindness 4 cent beautiful Mrs. to thank our many neighbors for their shown us during our rebereavement. Also for the floral offerings.

Fred Higdon and family. Shower. Tuesday peonle Mrs. Minnie and Mrs. Mr.

and Grew a good time freshments and cake sent after Word the week ence Smith's her home homa last body was LaClede, made. Yoemen Entertain Last Friday evening about 65 or 70 people enjoyed an entertain ment and supper given by the Yeomen here. The program was good. John Dugan gave a piano recitation that was fine. Mr.

Dugan is in a class by himself when it comes to playing the piano. After the program, straw berries and cream and cake were served to those present. Several new members were secured Friday night. It is the intentions of the lodge to soon organize a drill team to put on their work with, This will be the only team in this part of the state. All of the younger folks are especially invited to investigate the order of the Yeomen, This is an insurance, as well as a fraternal order and has some of the best features of any insurance company in existance and their rate is very low.

Trade in Milton and save 69 BAND BLASTS One dozen present Monday eve. Concerts starts next Saturday, evening June16. Earl Myers was present at prac-1 tice Monday evening. The program was arrange for the first concert Monday evening! and everyone Is busy practising. T.

W. Estes gave the band al solo Monday evening which was a howling success. T. W. is getting to be some tooter.

CHURCH NOTES BAPTIST CHURCH James J. Via, Pastor S. S. attendance last Sunday Number scholars and teachers 9 2 Total attendance 701 Number chapters, 140 Collection 1.60° Sunday School at 10:00 a. m.

S. M. Jarvis, Supt. Preaching at 11:00 a. m.

B. Y. P. U. 7:15 p.

m. Preaching 8:15 We invite you to all these services Come. Childrens day program next Sunday at Sunday school at 30:00. Let every member of the school be there on time and bring some one with you. Let every member be a booster.

Make. next Sunday a big day in the King's business and then keep it up every week throughout the year. Everyone cordially invited, to attend all our services. Shirts Shirts Shirts Do you realize "what the shirt market is doing--a new advance on standard shirts. We are prepared to take care of you on good fast color in i standard.

Extra sizes aild slims at 65c each after June 15 they will be worth 75c See to it that you get your liarvest need at present prices. Get Your Meats We will have on hand at all times a full line of fresh and cured meats, lunch hams, it fact everything that goes with a first class meat market. We solicate your patronage. Highest Market for Produce T. W.

ESTES METHODIST ITEMS R. M. Bolmer, Paster Prayer meeting and choir tice every Wednesday night. Sunday School at 10: a. Epworth League at 7: p.

m. Preaching at 8: p.m. We will attend the childrens day program at the Baptist church next Sunday morning at 11:00 o'clock. Last Sunday found our Sunday School Superintendent away on his honey-moon. The entire church and Sunday School extend to Mr.

and Mrs. Burford most hearty congratulations and best wishes. Every one from our constituency who managed to get to the childrens day program last Sunday--what do you say we make that an every Sunday occurence? What's to hinder? Honest what's to hinder? You can make every Sunday a childrens day by bringing the children to Sunday school. The Childrens day program was given last Sunday morning to a crowded house. This program was the best ever.

Each number was well rendered and all the children taking part showed the effects of the careful training they had been given by the faithful program committee. The offering amounted to $7.75 and it will be sent to the Board of Education of our church to be loaned by them to worthy young people who need it to aid them in the acquiring of a college education. Quite.a good number of our young men registered Tuesday. We sincerely hope and pray that none of them will be called upon to lay down their lives on the battle front, i this war can be settled and the cause of rightenous advanced without such a sacrifice. But it the foes of the world insist that the right or wrong of a thing shall be determined by the sword of steel instead of the sword of the spirit, then everv true American and every true Christian who believes in the final triumph of righteousness must stand ready to unsheath his sword to make possible that triumph.

"Southland Items" By A. South Ahe Stitt spent Sunday with Mr. Giggys. oh the Orient. John Cox and family motored to Milton Saturday.

The drillers in the Andy oil well are down to the Milton sand. Mr. and Mrs. Mat Hamilton of Wichita spent the weeks end with their children. Fern Haven is back from Wellington and a certain young man is wearing a smile again.

Miss Anna Varenhorst and. Mr. Frank Murphy attended divine services at Conway Springs Sunday evening. Earnest Roth, and family and Vera Haven motored to Millerton to see the oil well the first of week. Henry Varenhorst and son Will and Andy Davidson motored to Millerton the first of the week to see the oil well.

Mrs. Lees and Ralph Kiddoo of Wichita were down visiting their sister, Mrs. Gail Hamilton the latter part of the week.Frank Bull and family of Helena, Oklahoma were up visiting his sister, Mrs. Haven and took Mr. and Mrs.

Ed Burford and son Ralph to Wichita Sunday. Cosby--Miles Friday evening June 1st at 8: o'clock Miss Lucy Cosby and Mr. Dettmer Miles both of Milton were married in the study of the First Baptist church of Wichita by Rev. C. H.

Wareham. The bride was born and brought up at Milton and the groom was brought up near Murdock. They will be at home to their many friends, on the farm near Milton after the 15th of June. -Eagle. TOWN GOSSIPS John Dart made a business trip to Wichita Sunday, Win: Estes of Conway Springs spent Sunday in Milton: J.

P. Nation and wife of Runny mede spent Sunday in Milton. Homer Griffin made a business trip to Wichita last Thursday, Mrs. George Brewer was shopping in Wichita last Thursday, Mrs. H.

M. Callaway returned Saturday from a visit in Wichita. Ray Rowan and 3 friend off Hydro, are in Wichita this, week. Ray Burford made a business! trip to Wichita last week returnng Saturday. Farm Loans wanted and a small commission.

The Milton State Bank. Chas. Lay returned 'Saturday! from Bentley where he had been visiting relatives. Orion Mason and wife of Brown Spur spent Saturday evening with his father, I. E.

Mason. Vie Thornbro was in Wellington Tuesday where he registered to help whip Kaiser Bill. Miss Flossie Bighee of Ciearwater spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. B. F.

Fowler. Richard McGrew, mother and sister spent Sunday with their sister, Mrs. Clarence Smith. J. P.

McDonald and wife of Milan were up Monday afternoon to attend the funeral of Fred Higdon. Irene Hershey. returned Thursday evening to Emporia where, she is attending the State Normal School. Nina Smith accompanied by two cousins of Beaver City, Okla4 homa returned home Tuesday evening. Mis.

Martin returned to hen home in Conway Springs Wednes day evening after a visit with relatives here. G. W. Higdon an two sons Jesse and Charley returned to their, home at McFall, Wednesday, evening. Mr.

Bartlett of Norwich motored down Sunday evening to meet this wife and daughter who came oh the Orient. 25 151 TWINE We handle the McCormick and Plymouth twine the two best standard brands on the market. Place your order early as twine is hard to obtain and we now have in stock all we will be able to get this season. Give us your order Protect your corn against weeds. That new I.

H. C. cultivator will do the work. 4 and 6 shovels and the price is right. Get your binder repairs now.

The I. H. Co. has notified us that it will be impossible to fill orders promptly during the cutting season. Look over that hinder today and get those repairs while we can give you prompt service.

Buy that McCormick binder or header now, while we have them on hand. You will not only save harvesting your grain, but also in the cost of the binder Badger Lbr. Co. Milton, Kansas 2 The Milton Hotel Lunch Short Orders Meals Cigars Tobaccos Cold Drinks In Season Fresh Bread Daily Pies Cookies Complete line of Candies Come in and get under New Management F. Fowler, Proprietor evening about gathered at the home of Burford to give Mr.

Willard W. Burford and Mrs. William P. Mcshower. Everyone had a and at a late hour consisting of ice was served to those prewhich all departed.

was received here the first of the death of Clarmother who died at in Reaver City, Sunday morning. The taken to her old home where interment H. Barnes and two sons Guy! C.I. Brewer has 0. new seven and Will and John Dugan were un passenger Willis Knight automoto Ardale Tuesday to view the bile.

He has some nifty car now remains of the town. and is one of the best on the marN. L. Jones. Superintendent of Let.

the Tri-Countv Wiring was in town last Friday and made J. A. Brewer and son Howard this office a pleasant call. ware in Wichita last wook where Howard was examined by a sneFor Sale One span of work cialist. Howard is getting along mares with colts by side.

'This fine now. team is priced to sell. Sam Jarvis. N. C.

Faulkner returned TuesJohn Deck and Tresse Spore of day evening from Gotebo. where he had been visiting his Conway Springs were. married in Wichita last Saturday. They will two sons. N.

C. Says that the reside on a Tarm near Anness. harvest is just starting there. .1 7 Watch This Space For Next Week's Big Harvest Specials Burford Brothers. 746 0 do.