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THE MADISON VOL 4. NO. 14 MADISON, GREENWOOD COUNTY, KANSAS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1911. WHOLE NO. 170 Be sure to attend -THEFarmers' Institute Madison, Kansas, Tuesday, February 7, 2 O'CLOCK, P.

M. GOOD ROADS will be the subject of a paper by H. H. Lose which will be followed by a thorough discussion. There will be a time for Miscellaneous Questions During which time any question may be asked on any subject pertaining to Farming or Stock Raising.

Each question will be taken up in turn. Discussion will be limited to ten minutes. Any question not fully answered at this meeting will be carried over to the next regular meeting. Everybody is invited to be present at this meeting" J. T.

LINCOLN, President. J. C. FILSON, Secretary. Miss Bertha Bersie went to Eureka yesterday for a short visit.

You can easily cure that cold by using De Malorie's Grippe Specific. I. M. Sill went to Toronto Sunday for a short visit with relatives and friends, Dr. Drakes Croup Syrup sold by DeMalorie Neill.

One dose cures. Misr Irene Anorews is visiting this week with her friend, Miss Marie Waymire. John S. Jones went to Kansas City yesterday where he will buy some feeders. Miss Bertha Bersie went to Emporia Saturday for a short visit with relatives and friends.

Miss Kittie Aughinbaugh went to Fureka Saturday for a visit of a short time with friends. M. F. Seevers, of the Eureka Monument Company was in Madison on a business trip Wednesday. Miss M.

Erma Havens, who is teaching at Hill Top, spent Sunday with home folks near Madison. Any one having some good fat cows or good stock cows or hogs sale would do well to see W. D. Heidrick. Mrs.

A. G. Blakeley of this city returned Saturday from a visit of a short time with relatives and friends at Emporia. Miss Margaret Barklay, who is visiting this week in Olpe with her sister, Mrs. Dr.

Patton, spent last night in Madison. W. 0. 'Curry, of Fenton, Iowa, arrived in Madison Friday for a short visi: with relatives and friends in and near this city. Miss Edna Gunnell, of Emporia, returned to her home Wednesday after a short visit in Madison with her friend, Miss Oriole Norton.

Mrs. Morgan Humphrey, of near Empoaia ca.me down yesterday evening for short visit with relatives and friends in and near Madison. Miss Bessie Weller, of Auburn, arrived in Madison Saturday and will make a short visit at the Curry homes in and near this place. Lee Hogan, who is attending the Emporia Business College spent a short ime the latter part of last week with thome folks near this city. Miss Margaret Martin, who is teaching near Virgil was in Madison a short time Friday on the way to Eureka for a short visit with home folks.

I CELEBRATE SILVER WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Curry Were Married Twenty Five Years Ago Sunday.

Sunday, at the residence of D. J. Curry, was celebrated the tweaty-fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Curry.

Only the residents of Mr. Curry and wife were present. They were the recipients of a large number of beautiful and useful presents. At noon the guests were invited to the dining room where the table fairly groaned with good things to eat, prepared by Mrs. Curry.

The afternoon was spent in various games and music, after which the guests departed, wishing them many more years of happy life. Card of Thanks. We wish to thank our their assistance and sympathy bereavement. friends for during Mrs. James and Children.

Real Estate Transfers. Isaac Blanc to Thos. -W. Sharp, part of the se nw 5-24- 13. 200.00 Lottie V.

Glasco Wilson to J. E. Davis, undivided 1-2 interest in lots 1, 2, 2, block 8, Songers Co. 2nd addition to 800.00 Elmer L. Wood to Alma L.

Wood, undivided interest in lot 1, sec 150.00 Marietta Lenz to Sarah Bohart, uw se and 1-2 sw 12-28- 21... $5,000.00 W. 0. B. Sears to Jonathan Hall, part 1-2, nw se and 1-2 sw $2,400.00 Lottie V.

Glasco Wilson, guardian to J. E. Davis, lots 1, 2, 3. block 8f Songer's 2nd addition to Piedmont. 800.00 W.

E. Robb to J. W. Key part of the ne 500.00 Quincy State Bank to Rachel Metcalf, lot 15, block 10, 400.00 Walter S. Stevenson to Arthur L.

Stevenson, undivided 1-3 interest in $6,000.00 L. P. Bishop to John D. Mitchell, lots 1 and 4, 1-2 lots 2 and 3, block 11, 826.00 Harry H. Cook to B.

C. Williams, etal 1-2, sw and sw sw 34-26-8, and Butler Co. $7,000.00 Clarence Wm. Hartley, et al to A. H.

Anderson, undivided interest se nw and part nw sw and part sw nw 27.75 D. C. Trover, et al, to A. H. Anderson, same.

55 50 Fred G. Hartley, et al, to A. H. Anderson, same. 55.50 Lindsay E.

Wright to Gertrude Wright, ne 1.00 T. J. Porter to Fred Eibes ne $9,600.00 H. E. McHone to Louisa H.

Chas. E. Moore to H. E. McHattersley part se Hone, part se $4,500.00 Aftnur Pugh to Mrs.

Catherine Pugh, ne 19 and part nw 20- $5,000.00 Annie Laird, etal to M. W. Ott, part of the se Simon Diver to A. Baird, part sw 30 00 Foley Kidney Pills are a reliable remedy for backache, rheumatism and urinary irregularities. They are tonic in action, quick in results and afford a prompt relief from all kidney disorders.

Walter J. Bangs. C. A. Leedy, of Eureka spent a short time the latter paat of last week and the first of this at his farm near.

Quincy. District No. 8. Plowing is going full blast. Walter Phillips, of Strawn, ate dinner Wednesday at his father's.

Clarence Martin and Harmon Wynn and their wives spent Sunday at T. A. Hester's. J. S.

Smith and family spent one day last week with his brother Edward and family. John Hester spent last week visiting his cousins in the south end of the county. Wm. Storey was calling in the Valley Friday. George Ott unloaded a car of shelled corn Monday in Lamont.

Saturday night, February 4th, will be the last night of the singing class, first term in Lena Valley. An exhibition will be given by the elass of their newly acquired vocal talent. They will be assisted by Prof. Balmer, wife and daughter, also Prof. Dillman, of Emporia.

Admission, ten and twenty cents. LOCAL SHORT STORIES Little Stories of Interest About Madison People and Their Friends W. H. MOORE DIED AT ESKRIDGE JAN 25 The Appointment of George Gilman to Succeed his Father as Postmaster has Been Made and Confirmed. Masquerade Party.

A number of Madison young people enjoyed a masquerade party at Pees' hall last night. Miss Margaret Barclay acted as chaperon. The evening was spent i in I constant endeavor to penetrate the make-up of the other fellow and was thoroughly enjoyed by all present Moving This Week. T. J.

Porter, who recently purchased the B. S. Miller farm. near Madison, is moving to his newly acquired property this week. Mr.

Miller lives at Monmohth, Kansas. The property is located in Lyon county about seven miles! from Madison. To Meet Monday Night. The regular monthly meeting of the Madison Commercial Club will take plaee at the Club rooms over Swain Son's store next Monday evening, February 6th. Business of impo-tance will be taken up at this meeting and it is urged that every membe.

be present. Moves To Danville, 0. J. Butler, who has been in the United States Internal Revenue office at Quinev, for some time past, was transferred last week to Danville, where he has entire charge of an office. That he has made good with the department is shown by this evidence of their confidence.

Mrs Mary Butler Dead. Mrs. Mary Butler died in Covle, Wednesday, January 25th, aged ninetvtwo years. The cause of death'is reported to have been old age. She passed away quietly at the home of a daughter, with whom she was living.

The deceased was the mother of J. M. Butler, of Madison, and was well known here. A Quick Adjustment. W.

H. James, whose death occurred a week ago Sunday night, carried two thousand dollars insurance in the Madison Lodge, A. U. W. Yesterday the amount was received by W.

Shunk, of the lodge, and was turned over to Mrs. James. The Workman order is noted for quick settlement. W. H.

Moore Dead. W. H. Moore died at his home in Eskridge, Kansas, Wednesday, January 25th, aged seventy eight years. He was born in 1833 and has lived in Kansas a large number of years.

Death came as a result of pneumonia. He was the father of Mrs. C. E. Lovett of Madison and has visited here a number of times He spent a short time in this city with his daughter about two months ago and was at that time hale and hearty.

His many friends here are grieved to learn of his sudden death. Old Settler Gone. S. E. Lantz received word Sunday morning or the death of Ephriam Bolinger of near Neosbo Rapids of cancer.

He had been at the point of death for several days. I. M. Sill of Madison sold Mr Bolinger his place near Neosho Rapids a umber of years ago when he came to Madison. Mr.

Bolinger came to Kansas, in 1860 and settled in Lyon county. The funeral services were conducted at the family residence Tuesday by Mr. Lantz and interment was in Neosho Rapids. Milton Slaughton Dead. Milton Slaughton died at his home near Olpe Weduesday, January 25th, aged fifty-seven years, four months and five days.

He was born in Miami county. Indiana, Sept. 29th, 1853 and moved to Iroquis county, Illinois, where he grew to manhood. He was married November 23, 1881 to Lucy Jane Flack. They lived near Milford, Illinois, until 1866 when they moved to Mitchell county, Kansas.

In 1888 they moved to Logan county, Kansas, and lived there till 1904, in which year they located in Marion county. Since 1907 they have lived in and near Emporia The deceased was the father of eight children, all of whom are living and were present at the time of his death. He leaves his bereaved wife, three sons, five daughters two grandchildren, three sisters and two brothers to mourn his loss. The funeral services, conducted by Rev. W.

F. Kohl, pastor of the Madison Church of Christ, were held at the residence 011 the Chas. jones ranch Friday morning aud interment was made in the cemevery six miles northwest of Olpe. SAMUEL ROCKLEY IS DEAD He Was Born in England, Married in Turkey, And Lived Here Many Years. Samuel Rockley died at his home near Madison Sunday aged 70 years, two months and twenty-one days.

He was born in Nottingham, England, Nov. 10th, 1840. When a young man he moved to Constantinople, Turkey in Asia, and was there married to Miss Jane Vile on Dec. 9tb, 1864, a young woman, who was born in Somerset shire, England. To this union ten children were born, five sons and five daughters.

The oldest son died and was buried in Turkey. In 1870 he came to America and set. tled in Pennsylvania, -oving two years leter to Illinois, where he lived until December, 1878, when he came to Kansas, Since that time he has been in touch with this community. His wife passed away twelve years ago. A daughter also preceded him to the spirit land and is buried in Blakely cemetery, leaving four sons and four daughters, seventeen grand children and two great grandchildren.

He united with the church about thirty years ago. The funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday, conducted by S. L. Elrod and interment was made in Blakeley cemetery. A New Postmaster.

The appointment of George Gilman to succeed his father, John Gilman, as postmaster has been made and confirmed. George has had charge of the office for some time past and has given excellent service to the public. The affairs of the office have not been entirely turned over to him yet, but that will occur in a short time. The new post master is thoroughly familiar with the duties of the office and will contiuue to give excellent satisfaction as in the past. Notice.

Notice. No Trespassing on east baif section 31, west half section 32. Known as Butterfield pasture. C. E.

DeMalorie, Mrs. W. J. Golding spent yesterday in Emporia. Mr.

Groundhog is observing his shadow today. A. J. Moxley had business in Emporia Saturday. C.

M. Brooks made a busiuess trip to Emporia Saturday. Dr. Swans Kidney and Liver Remedy at De Malorie Neill's. Geo.

Haughfon of near Madison had business in Emporia Saturday. Fred Schmied had a car of stock on the Kansas City Market Monday. Daniel Focht spent a short time the latter part of last week in Eureka. Wrights Condensed Smoke 75 cents per bottle. Sold by DeMalorie Neill.

0, W. Britt left Tuesday for points in Colorado for an extended business stay. Dr. J. Harvey Lloyd, of Eureka, spent a short time in Madison Tuesday.

Geo. Widder and Gus Fellay spent yesterday hunting near Madison Junction. DeMalorie Neil will supply your want of Pure Drugs at reasonable prices. M. M.

Franks J. D. Hahn and Jesse Burris went to Emporia Saturday on business. Mrs. W.

H. Osmun is visiting in Emporia this week with her daughter, Mrs. C. E. Long.

J. Carter, of near Eureka, came up yesterday to look at the J. A. Burke horses at this place. B.

Austin of Emporia was in Madison a short time the latter part of last week on a business trip. Sam Rockley and son, Rex, came up from Eureka Tuesday to attend the funeral of the former's father. Have you tried Tatmia Balm for the face after shaving. There's nothing like it. DeMalorie Neill.

John Nicholson and wife, of Lebanon, S. were in Madison a short time the first of the week looking for a location. Mrs. R. Crebo who visited in Madison the latter psrt of last week, returned to her home in Eureka Saturday.

Miss Della Curtis, of Emporia. visited a abort time the first of the week near Madison with her friend, Miss Irene Andrews. Rev. J. H.

Oliver, of Toronto, was in Madison between trains Tuesday on the return to his home after a short visit with relatives in Emporia. Mrs. J. C. Clark and daughter, Olive, left yesterday morning for Monmouth, Kansas, where they will make a short visit with relatives and friends.

SHUNGOPAVI WAS GOOD The Second Number of the Madison Lecture Course Pleased. THE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM WAS CROWDED He Delivered a Splendid Lecture in Regard to the History of his People and then Performed Magic Stunts. The second number of the lecture course was held at the school auditorium Monday evening and drew a full house. Shungopavi, the celebrated Moqui Indian, who is. known from New Vork to San Francisco as a royal entertainer, delighted a big audience with an instructive and interesting lecture in regard to the history and customs of his people and spent the latter part of the evening fooling the people by his great magic art.

Shungopovi is a good talker and the many things of interest about his people were well received. He was educated at the Government school at Santa Fe, New Mexico and has a splendid literary education. His sleight of hand exhibitions were exceedingly sirong and made good. Miss Sophia Kipfer spent Monday 11 Emporia. Ed.

Falor shipped a car of hog: to Kansas City Monday. Mrs. Andy Bowen spent Sunday with relatives and friends near Virgil. Dr. J.

S. Black, of Virgil, was in Madison on a professional trip Monday. Will Crawford and family returned Monday from a visit of a short time with relatives and friends at Soldier, Kansas. Miss Galena Niswanger, editor of the Hamilton Grit was in Madsson between trains Monday on the return to her home after a short visit to Emporia. District 99 Miss I.

Zula Williams, of Quincy, was in Madison between trains Saturday on the return trip to her work at Eureka after a short visit with home folks. Mrs. L. M. Sharer and Miss Esther French, of Olpe, returned to their homes Saturday, after a short visit in Madison with Miss Christine Jardinier.

A. Eisler and F. S. Sova, of Harper, were in Madison a short time the latter part of last week and the first of this visiting with friends. They also visited near Gridley a short time.

A. W. Sowder and wife of Sioux City, Iowa, who visited in Madison a couple of days last week with Mr. Sowder's parents, Calvin Sowder and wife, and at the home of his brother, Carey Sowder, returned Saturday to their home. Mrs.

G. A. Ingram, of Sterling, who was called to Madison last week by the death of her father, W. H. James, returned to her home Saturday.

Her sister, Miss Hannah James, accompanied her to Emporia. W. H. Leaman and wife of Monmouth, who were called to Madison the first of the week by the death of Mrs. Leaman's father, Samuel Rockley, returned to their home yesterday.

Harry Bigham and wife, of Portland, Oregon, visited a short time the latter part of last week and the first of this at the home of their cousin, D. P. Andrews, of near Madison, left yesterday for their home. L. A.

Wasson, who has been visiting for a short time past with his uncle, Chas. Wasson of near Madison. and with his aunt, Mrs. W. H.

Osmun, returned Saturday to his home in Delnorte Colorado. Miss Lena Duke, who has been visiting for a short time past with her sister, Mrs. Floyd Sutton of near Madison, went to Toronto Friday for a short visit in that city before returning to her home at Hartford. Wm. Cauldwell went to Emporia Saturday where he consulted specialists in regard to the condition of his right arm, which was broken at the elbow last fall.

The arm has been stiff since the bone knit and has been of very little use to M. Caridwell. He was told that the arm would have to be rebroken and set again to remedy the trouble. He decided not to undergo the operation. Mr.

Cauldwell lives near Thurman. Mr. and Mrs. McIntyre visited Wednesday night and Thursday with relatives near Hamilton. Mrs.

Laura Miller visited Thursday night with Mrs. Watson. Less Uhl has gone to Texas on cattle business. Rev. W.

F. Kohl held services at the school house Sunday at 2 o'clock. A. L. Redding butchered hogs Monday.

W. F. Achamire had the misforture to lose a fine mare Sunday night. Mrs. Eva Manis visited Monday with Mrs.

McIntyre, Mrs. McIntire spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Curry. Mr, Curry's brother from Iowa is here visiting relatives. Dr, J.

M. Moore was called to attend P. W. Oliver Monday as he has been 011 the sick list for some time. Mr.

and Mrs. D. J. Curry entertained about thirty relatives at dinner Sunday, it being the occasion of their silver wedding. Myrtic Olliver and wife visited Sunday with home folks.

E. A. Miller went to Johnson Co. Monday to visit relatives. D.

J. Curry and wife visited Monday at P. W. Oliver's. Hill Top Fred Hindsman and family are here from Mansas City visiting at Geo.

Kopfman's. A. Sauder and wife and daughter Annie called at R. Wolcott's one day last Geo. Kopfman is cutting quite a large amount of wood from the river bank at Chris Sauder's.

John Fletcher and family visited at his fathers in Lena Valley over Sunday. R. Dwyer, A. P. Burris and families visited at the Frank Long home Sunday.

Miss Ruby Sanger, sister of our station agent, visited him last week. Mr. Eppenger, agent of the Mutual Life Insurance Co. was in our burg Tuesday. Geo.

Plunk, brother of the section foreman here is visiting him this week. W. M. Price, of Madison, spent a few hours among us Tuesday. R.

Wolcott is home after a two weeks stay in Kansas City. Mr. Pearce, our painter, expects to move to Quincy in a few days. Geo. Long was down from Emporia Monday.

Chris. Miller is out posting up his sale bills for next Monday. Miss Susie and Frena are down from Emporia..