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THE MAHASKA LEADER FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 1918. PAGE TIIREk DEATHS Merchants Closing Hours. Kansas, April 30, 1886, and died at his home in Belleville, April 12, 1918, lacking but eighteen days of being thirty-two years of age. He is survived by his mother, three brothers HORSESHOE. Harold Sobers spent Thursday evening at H.

Koons. Miss Ruth Schoke of Narka was a guest at John Paulicheck's Wednesday night and Thursday. Upon request, R. B. Ward called a meeting of the merchants of Republic county at the court house last Monday, for the purpose of agreeing upon closing hours for the various towns of the county, R.

B. Ward was elected chairman of the meeting and W. L. Shannon of Cuba was elected secretary. F.

A. Sorick of Narka was elected president of the organization. After considerable discussion and balloting of the merchants present it was voted to make 7:30 the closing hour for the merchants. The following resolutions were adopted: "By special request from the gov- eror and the state fuel administra- tion. we.

the undersigned committee, appointed in a meeting, regularly or- ganized, for the purpose of drawing change manager he won the confi-a Bet of resolutions governing the dence of his superiors and the loyalty Frank Wranosky and Miss Lottie were guests Saturday evening at Adolph Shara's. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bouska spent Thursday evening at Cook's. Guy Sobers accompanied a carload of mixed stock to Kansas City day.

John Paulicheck and Joe Slavick were selling Liberty Bonds to the patrons of Island school. Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Shimp were visitors at Joseph Bently's in Narka Saturday Dorothy Paulicheck was absent from school last week for the first time this school year, on account of an attack of Liberty measles.

Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Kennedy visited at C.

R. Hiatt's Monday. 'f Mr. and Louise Justice" were Mr. and Mrs.

Louitf Justice were at Roy Ginn's Friday evening getting acquainted with their new nephew. C. R. Hiait shedded fodder for Harry Peake northeast of Mahaska Tuesday. Mrs.

A. Shara and Mrs. G. Skipton called on Mrs. Ben Ginn and daughter, Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Wolff -were called to Bushnell, Thursday morning because of the serious illness of their daughter, Mrs.

T. C. Bently. GOSSIP ALONG ROUTE 2. Mr.

and Mrs. Jim Preble and daughter, Alerta, spent Wednesday at Geo. McBride's. Miss Ella Waltman spent Wednesday night with Emma Kasper. Mrs.

A. H. Watson spent a few days this wek at the Joe Kasper home. Mr. and Mrs.

Bohman Hubka and son, Leslie, Joe and Edd. Chopp, and Frank Kasper spent Sunday at Charlie Kasper's. Charlie Blecha is on the sick list this week. Miss Rose Lahodny, -who is working for Pet McBride spent Sunday with home folks. Miss Ella Waltman spent Friday night with her folks near Haddam.

Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Bazant, Mr.

and Mrs. Louis Likens and family Ernest Bingham, Mr. and Mrs. F. Hi MK 'tr Mr.

and Mrs. J. L. Kasper and daugh- ters and Mrs. A.

H. Watson spent u. 7 BazantV PATRIOTS hours of closing and other matters relative to the merchants of Republic county, submit the following "BE IT RESOLVED: That there be a. permanent l- organization com peted, to be known as the Republic County Retail Merchants Association and that the officers of this associa tion be as follows: President and Sec retary-treasurer, who shall -hold of fice for one year. This organization shall hold regular meetings on the first Tuesdays in April and October of each year, "Be It.

Also Resolved: That all places of business in each town in Re public county be closed on all nights of the week, except Wednesday and Saturday night, respectively at 7:30 o'clock p. from the first Sunday in April until the last Sunday in October; and that the closing hour for the balance of the year shall be one hour earlier than the foregoing time. "Be It Also Resolved: That the Secretary-treasurer be and is hereby empowered to invite and urge all merchants in this county to conform to 'hese closing hours, and especially those not represented at this meeting. "Be It Also Resolved: That the annual dues of this association shall be the f.um of 50 cents per year, payable inmf diately. "Be It Also Resolved: That copies of these resolutions be printed and sent to each town for the signature of the merchants in that city.

"And Be It Further Resolved: That the merchants and farms and patrons of the respective places of business co-operate in such a friendly manner that 8Uch relationships 'as now exist between 8uch Parties sha11 "main the same in the future. Signed W. L. SHANNON, Cuba, WM. FREEBURG, Courtland, ADOLPH NELSON, Scandia.

F. A. SORICK, Narka. last Thursday. James Davenport spent Sunday with his parents.

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Davenport and son spent Monday afternoon at J. W. Davenport's.

From the Belleville Telescope: Archie C. Newburn. Archie C. Newburn, youngest son of Mrs. P.

J. Newburn, died at his home in Belleville, April 18, 1918, aged 37 years, 11 months and 6 days. He was born In Warren county, 111., was brought to Kansas with the fam ily in 1882 and spent his boyhood at Wayne. On November 23, 1907, he was married to Maud Humphrey, to which union was born one child, Betty Belle, her father's pet and pride, Archie (as everybody called him was cheerful in disposition and care ful, industrious and efficient in ev- erything he did. His long term of telephone service (about 18 years) made him a host of friends.

As line- man, constructing foreman and ex of his subordinates Last fall he resigned as manager of the Stockton -Exchange, returned to Belleville and was associated with Mrs. L. O. Bransfield in running the Opera House Cafe Death occurred at the Bransfield home, where the funeral services were conducted by Rev. D.

H. M. Boyle of the Presbyterian church, on Tuesday, April 16th, at 2:00 p. m. Interment was in the Belleville cemetery, Relatives from out of town were in attendance as follows: mother, Mrs.

P. J. Newburn of Beatrice, brother, T. M. Newburn of Atchison, Kans: sisters.

Mrs. G. W. Smith of Beatrice, Mrs. Darwin Thayer of Roseville, 111., and Mrs.

L. D. Knee-land of Council Grove, and the wife's sister and brother, Mrs. Charles Yost of St. Louis, and Dr.

Roy Humphrey of Concordia, Kans. William B. Faulkner. In the death of Mr. Faulkner Belle ville loses one of her most respected vnnnc men.

Mr. Faulkner was es teemed by all who knew him for'his sterling integrity and he passes his rest respected by all. While in his life as man to man he was universally esteemed by all, it was in his private and family life that he stands out a example to young men. Since his father's death several years ago. ne has most sacredly kept the promise then made to his dying father to care for his mother and his brothers and sisters.

Everyone -who has any know ledge of the family know in what light he regarded this sacred prom if-e and from the time that he made it, his life has been one of self sacri fice for those for whom he was to care, showing himself in every re spect a loving and devoted son and brother. Mr. Faulkner was the son of Wil liam B. and Marian Faulkner and was born at Jisrome, Gove county rive BOYS SUITS Knee Pants Suits and Long Pants Suits $4.60 Suits at. $3.45 $5.00 Suits at $3.95 $6.00 Suits at.

$7.50 Suits at $5.95 $12.50 Suits at $9.95 Odd Knee Pants 59c to $1.59 doing Sale i of and three sisters, to mourn his loss, to whom a host of friends extend their sincere sympathy. Mr. Faulkner was buried from his home on Sunday afternoon at 2:30, the funeral was conducted at the house by the Rev. Dr. Thompson and was in accordance with the Ritual of the Episcopal church of which he and the family are members.

The service at the grave was conducted by the members of the Masonic Body of which he was a member. Contributed, Leander Wells. Leander Wells passed away at his home in Munden Saturday night at the age of 77 years, 11 months and 15 days. He leaves wife and one son to mourn his death, besides num erous friends over the county. Mr, wens is one or the pioneer settlers of Republic county, settling at Ida.

and is held most highly in the re spect and esteem of the people of the county who know him. He -was private in the Civil war in Company otn of the Wisconsin Infantry, Rev. Colvin had charge of the funeral services at 2 o'clock Tuesday and burial was made in the Ida cemetery, The passing of Mr. Wells reduces the ranks of the G. A.

which is rap idly becoming depleted. Mrs. C. K. Erickson.

Mrs. C. K. Erickson passed awav at her home at Wayne, Saturday, April 16, 1918, at the age of 73 veara. Mrs.

Erickson has been an invalid for the past eight months, being bedfast most or the time. She leaves two step sons to bereave her nassine. Funeral services were held from th Swedish church at Wavne Mondav and burial was made in the Swedish cemetery. Mrs. J.

M. Dorman. Mary Jane Woodhouse wan hom in Uinsanej Indiana, on October 16, 1843. She moved to Platville. with her where she grew to womanhood.

She was united in marriage to J. M. Dorman on February iney came to Kansas in 18 iv, where she lived until her death April 8, 1918, at the age of 74 years i montns and 8 days. The funeral services were held at the residence in this city on Tuesday, April 9th, and interment made in the Farmineton cemetery. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, 4 children, 2 sisters i brother, 11 grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved family in their hour oi loss. Cuba Daylight. Rev. James Barnes. Rev.

James Barnes of Talma passed away' at the hospital at Concordia one day last week. Rev. Barnes went to Concordia some time ago when he be came sick and was taken to the hos pital where he died. Rev. Barnes was an excentionnl stu dent, having attended college eight years auer nis graduation from high scnooi, Mrs.

Barto Vincent. iurs. cario Vincent ml home in Scandia Wednesday, April 3. The funeral was held at the United Brethren church Friday at 3:00 p. m.

"ev. jeweii oi LourtJand preached the funeral sermon. The following eci.ra oi ner me was written by her self a few davs hpfor aho aa 1 1 r-, josepnine iTentis was bom TV- cember 7, 1846, in Mill Creek, Jackson county, West Virginia; went from mere to Madison, Wisconsin, wh smaii cniid, afterwards to Kilbourn City, where she resided until I860, when she came to Peoria county, 111., near Chillicothe. with hfT ents, where the old home still stands. was married to Barto Vincent in July 1865, to whom eis-ht eh iMrn wars oorn, two girls and six boys.

One boy died in infancy in 1870. She with her husband moved to Pni Iowa, when the country was quite new, lived there until 1893. when thev came to Republic county, Kansas, and semea rear courtland. ahe has lived a Christian lif girlhood. For many years a member the Methodist Episcopal church, but later identified herself with Christian church, where she alwav was a faithful worker until sickness put a stop to her labors, but she always kept the faith and tried to do right by every one.

She wan v.rv devoted to her family and ine passage of scripture chosen by Mrs. Vincent for the text of the fun eral sermon was II Tim. 4-7: "I fought a good fight, have finished my course, have kept the faith." Scandia Journal. Men from 18 to 40 rears old want. ed for the following positions in the! navy: Carpenters, machinists, black smiths and coppersmiths, electricians, firemen, hospital corps, yoeman, sea man, musicians, cooks, bakers, etc.

Wanted at Once for Work in Good wages and allowance. This is an opportunity for you to do your fetv juuu fiujr. rtauresg C. W. COPELAND, Enrolling officer.

Curtis Collins arrived home lat Saturday, having given un his i tion and expects to stay in Belleville for the present. i County Educational Notes. The Normal training examinations will be held in Belleville May 17-18, at the high school building. The order of subjects will be as follows: Friday a. m.

Psychology, civics and management; p. m. U. S. history and physiology.

Saturday a. m. Geography, arith metic and reading; p. m. grammar and methods.

Manuscripts must be written in ink. Paper will be furnished by the county. A fee of one dollar will be charged to those who write on senior Bubjects. The grades for the common school examinations will be out in two weeks after the last examination. The annual school meeting last Friday resulted in the framing of plans, in many districts, for the improve ment of schools.

A number of the smaller schools are planning on dis continuing school the coming year. In many cases this is advisable. The small school, unless in the hands of a first class teacher, gets very little out of the actual school hours. I am glad to notice, too, that practically every school the county is arrang ing to have a good flag on display outside. School visitation.

This week finish es the visitation in the rural schools. Dist. 50 Bessie Fulcomer, teacher. A very good school building, school PRAIRIE CHAPEL. Mrs.

Harve Simmons a nd children spent Saturday afternoon at Ray Mc Millans. Mr. and Mrs. A. L.

Lacy spent Sat urday night and Sunday in Fairbuiy at the heme of their daughter, Mrs. Herman Harms. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Graham and family and Lee Dawson spent Sunday with their sister, and family, Mr.

and Mrs. Ray McMillan. Mrs. Harve Simmons is a grip suf ferer this week. J.

W. Davenport has been on the sick list the past week. Chester and Paul Lowe spent Sun day afternoon with the Davenport boys. Will Grone was summoned to He bron last week tobe on the jury. Marion Grone motored to Belvidere STAR ITEMS.

Mrs. George Jotter spent Thursday with her daughter, Mrs. Body. Mr. and Mrs.

Will Hogle and children spent Thursday afternoon at A. Vining's. Mrs. A. Vimng spent from Thursday until Monday with her daughter, Mrs.

Will Hogle. Mrs. Hogle and children returned home with her for a visit. Bill Schafer and Mark Vining spe.it Sunday afternoon at Willams, Nebr. Floyd Schafer spent Sunday and Sunday night at Frank Schafer's.

Frank Schafer is helping J. E. Schafer build a hog shed. Mr. Whitney moved a house for Mr.

Jotter Tuesday. Mrs, George Jotter spent Monday and Tuesday at Mr. Body's. Mr. and Mrs.

H. L. Dovel spent Monday afternoon at R. A. Smith's.

Mrs. Harry Vining and children spent Tuesday at A. Vinings. Mrs. Harry Hardenberger and son, Leo, spent Monday at Joe Harden-berger's.

Congressional Canvass. J. G. Strong and J. Brown of Blue Rapids, Kansas, were in Republic county Tuesday looking over the congressional situation.

Mr. Brown has been prominently mentioned in connecticn with the Republican Con-' gressionttl nomination, but has not yet ma-le fo'-mal announcement of his candidacy. The position of Mr. Hir ti i 1 sound the sentiment in the dist rict. They report a strong sentiment for holding a Republican conference and try to eliminate a primary contest by i greeing upon the most avail able man to make the race.

Patronize our advertisers. oniiaren Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA Sa organization FOR THIS WEEK Diif tons IS BRINGING IN CROWDS OF CLOTHING BUYERS EVERY DAY. The Prices Made in This Sale Sell the Goods In Ladies' Department EXTRA Some Special BARGAINS New Spring Suits at Discount New Spring Coats 15 to 25 per cent off Hold over Suits and Coats at your Prices Consistently MEN'S SUITS Good Bargains, at Before War Prices $15.00 Suits $18.00 Suits at 13.95 $20.00 Suits $14.95 $25.00 Suits Broken Lots at Any Prices. The Clothiers. Belleville, Heavy Big Overall.

$1.39 Work Shirts, 75c Boys' Bib Overalls, 69c This sale will only run a few more days after this week and if you want to take advantage of these prices you should get in this week. LOOK OVER THE PRICES WHETHER YOU WISH TO BUY OR NOT. Not one advertisement nor. one letter nor one circular constitutes an advertising campaign. The firms that prosper most by publicity are those that use it consistently.

"Advertisers who are here today and gone tomorrow had better never advertised at all. A single insertion in a single issue may jrooH suits especially when timeliness and buying1 ccr-rf'-tions combine. But the safest and most sensible way to advertise is to plan a campaign for a given period a set-son or a year and to give this part of your business this proration wor as much attention as you give to your star salesman. Advertising is broad in its benefits and sound in its principles if conducted along logical lines and involving an investment that bears a property relation to your receipts and profits. Your first advertisement might bring you but one new customer-r but he may develop into one of the largest users of your merchandise within a few months tim.

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