Scottsville Advance from Scottsville, Kansas • 1

KANSA Scottsville Advance. VOLUME XV Scottsville Kansas, Thursday, January 5, 1922. NUMBER 31. How Strong Are You! EGA-095 Physically, a man is no stronger than his weakest spot. Financially.

he is just as strong as his surplus. A man's earning power is good, only So long as the season is favorable, or he has ability to compete with a younger man. If you have a surplus, drawing interest in this bank, outside conditions do not affect the returns. State Bank of Scottsville A deal was closed Wednesday when Asa Rugg purchased the D. Brouillette property in the east part of town, consideration being $1600.00 This is better known as the W.

property N. Bower residence. Mr. Rugg will take possession February first. Owing to the poor health of Mr.

and Mrs. Brouillette, they will make their home with their daughter, Mrs. Homer Gordon, at Concordia for the present. This will make an ideal home for Mr. and Mrs.

Rugg. We regret seeing the Brouillettes leave Scottsville as they have made many friends during their stay here. F. J. Murray and family went to Jamestown, Wednesday.

From there Frank goes to Leavenworth where he will be for a month before he goes on the road as traveling salesman. His many friends wish him success in his new work. Mrs. Murray and James will remain at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

H. Johnson, at Jamestown, until they become permanently located. Mr. and Mrs. I.

S. Motes and Lloyd of Beloit, Mrs. Pearl Mahin and children, W. R. Walker and family, Miss Ella, George and Asa Motes, Mervin and Erwin Ross, Mr.

and Mrs. John McIrwin and Scott McIrwin ate New Year's dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Art Motes, Jr. Harry Chapel and Orville Reeves returned to their homes in Woodston, Sunday morning after visiting with relatives here and in Asherville.

Property Changes Hands Kensington Club Notes Last Friday afternoon, Mrs. Hal Green entertained the Kensington Club in honor of two of their members who with their families are leaving the city. Mrs. Hartman, who will make her future home in Salina and Mrs. Frank Murray, who at present is at the home of her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Johnson in Jamestown. Each guest was asked to write a lengthy paper giving advice to the two ladies. A very enjoyable afternoon was spent, by those present and it is with regret that the club sees these members leave. The President in a few well chosen words presented a gift to each of the honored guests as a token of esteem in which they are held.

A delicious two-course luncheon was served by the members of the club. Mr. and Mrs. I. B.

Keeler very pleasantly entertained the following guests at six o'clock dinner, Friday evening in honor of Miss Dedie Keeler and Guy Keeler. Miss Mary Jones, Miss Ethel Motes, Miss Elsie Shamburg, Miss Isabel Wilson, A. N. Keeler. Harry Tames Green spent several days last week with his grandmother Reeves in Asherville.

Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Daniels returned Monday evening, from St.

Louis, where they had been visiting their daughter, Mrs. Max Hasgall and children for two months or more. Invoicing Is Over And we find that we have an overstock of many items, which we are going to close out at once by putting prices where they will move. Commencing Saturday The following goes on Sale All Blue Enamelware Half Price All Aluminum ware 1-3 off reg. Price No.

10 Pail Syrup 50c per gallon All Package Coffee 5c off each pound Harn's Cash Store The Place to Save Money Ohls-McColm Monday, January 2, 1922 Miss Neva Ohls of this place and Horace McColm of Wichita were united in marriage by Probate Judge Wilmoth, at his office in Concordia. Miss Ohls is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lew Ohls living just east of town, where she has grown to womanhood. She has held the position of telephone operator here and at Jamstown for some time and was well liked for her promptness.

The groom is the son of Mrs. J. L. McColm formerly of Jamestown and is to be congratulated upon his choice for his helpmate through life. They left Monday inght for Wichita where Mr.

McColm has a position with the Cudahy Packing Company. Their many friends and the Advance extend congratulations. Auto Accident Frank Lane and J. H. Maxwell had a head on collision with their cars near the Fairview Church last Friday evening.

The high wind and dust prevented the drivers from seeing each other, until the cars came together. Mr. Maxwell was accompanied by his two sons and Manzo Hockett. All of the parties were badly bruised and shaken up, Mr. Hockett being the most unfortunate of the party, as he received a big cut above his eves from a broken windshild.

He was taken to the Beloit host tal and later to the home of his brother, Will, where he is getting along nicely. Both cars were damaged but can be repaired. Christian Endeavor Christian Endeavor society is still progressing. The lesson last Sunday evening, led -by Mr. Brandenburg, was fine.

Next Sunday evening Mrs. Gayle Cristman will be the leader. The Telephone Meeting. At the annual meeting of the Home Telephone Company, Tuesday afternoon the following officers and directors were elected: A. N.

Keeler, President. L. E. Croisant, Vice-President. F.

J. Cox, Secretary. DIRECTORS Line 1 O. W. Prather.

Line 2 E. R. Thompson. Line 3 L. E.

Croisant. Line 4 W. S. Motes. Line 5 T.

E. Rugg. Line 6 Henry Lacoe. Line 7 W. E.

Gilbert. Line 8 A. J. Wehl. Line 9 Carl Cox.

Line 10 Virgil Cooper. Line 11 Will Spurgin. Mr. and Mrs. I.

S. Motes of Beloit, visited Mrs. A. A. Ringer, Friday.

Mrs. Mary Wilson returned to Beloit Thursday morning after a weeks here with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. W.

F. Cristman, Mr. and Mrs. Gayle Cristman, Mr. and and Mrs.

Claud Cristman spent New Year's in the country at the Fred Beldon home a number of other relatives were entertained. Glen Culp arrived here Thursday from Salt Lake City, Utah, for a few days visit with his aunt, Miss Minnie Culp and his brother, Homer Culp and family. Sunday evening he went to Beloit to visit a few days with the C. W. Culp and B.

C. Culp families. Mr. and Mrs. Bradshaw of Panda'l, spent Sunday afternoon with the I.

B. Keeler family. Mrs. Bradshaw has just recently returned from California where she was called by the illness and death of her mother. Mr.

and Mrs. Neola Stillwell entertained Mr. and Mrs. Los Stuart and daughter of near Beloit, Mr. and Mrs.

Grinstaff and Miss Thora and F. M. McCauley to a fine New Year's dinner. Mr. and Mrs.

C. Fred Lipke very pleasantly entertained the following guests to a fine New Year's dinner. Glenn Culp of Salt Lake City, Utah, Miss Minnie Culp, Mr. and Mrs. W.

H. Freas, and Homer Culp and family. Mrs. Jennie Turner of spent Friday here with Mrs. Paxton.

From here she to Beloit to visit her sister, Mrs. Nellie Brown. Mrs. Turner will be rememberd as Mrs. Locked, who run the restaurant here a year ago and after leaving here was married to Mr.

Turner. The Hartman Family Leave. Wednesday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. J.

F. Hartman left for their new home in Salina and where they will nearer to their sons, Lee and Bennie. Mr. Hartman, with his son Lee will be engaged in the auto accessory busi ness in Salina. They have also opened up another place of business in Abilene, which Lee will have charge.

Mr. Hartman came from his farm west of town, about six years ago and has since been cashier of the Scottsville State Bank, which position he has filled very capably, making friends both for himself and his business. He was a great booster and always holding out for the betterment of the town. Probably 1 no one in this city has more friends among all classes of people than John. The best wishes of their many friends go with them to their new home.

Last Thursday evening twenty-seven of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Murray's nearest neighbors planned and carried out a surprise on them. 'They met at the F. L.

Rardin home and went to the Murray home in a body, giving them a real surprise. Mr. Murray was at the office and was called by his wife to hurry home. He came on a run thinking something wrong, and was greatly surprised when he found what was going on. The evening was spent in a social way after which a bountiful pot luck lunch was served.

They were presented with a token of remembrance by the visitors. Mr. Murray came here six years ago last September from Jamestown, and the following March he brought Miss Ethel Johnson here as his bride. During their stay here they have made many friends who dislike seeing them leave our midst. Mr.

and Mrs. A. H. Selby and Alene returned to town, Tuesday after spending the holidavs in the country, with their son and family. A Surprise Party.

We Meet Competition At this time of the year it is the custom of the Mail Order Houses to send out their special sale catalogs and we would like to have you to make up your wants from their list in our line and give us a chance at itOur prices will bear closest inspection and you can judge the quality before the purchase is made. BUY AT HOME Birch Bros. SCOTTSVILLE, KANSAS Watch Next Week's Paper for Inventory Prices! Something That Will Interest the Most Economical Buyer A Real Price on Every Piece of Wearing Apparel and Dry Goods in the Store Special Saturday Nice Oranges 20c per dozen KEELER BROS. Scottsville's Big Store.