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POTWIN RECORD. FORMERLY THE BENTON RECORD PUBLISHED IN THE INTEREST OF POTWIN AND BUTLER COUNTY. Potwin, Butler County, Kansas, Thursday, Nov. 13, 1913. No.

13 RUR STAR A FOR FAR FOR Special Cash Prices for Saturday Only Nector Brand Coffee, regular 35c seller lb. 25c One lot of 15c Gingham the yard at 11c One lot 10 and 13 Cent the yard at 7 1-2c Ginger Snaps lb 5c Plain Soda Crax. lb 7c Good Cookies lb 9c Cranberries lb 8c Cheese lb 19c 2 Boxes matches 5c FUR F. A. RICE, General Merchandise.

A A COMMERCIAL CLUB BANQUET Fifty five Attended the Big Feast---A Big Time Was Had. -0--- The best and most interesting meeting of the Commercial Club that has been held since we came to Potwin and cast our lot with its enterprising business men and farmers, etc. of the surrounding community, was the one held Monday night in the I. 0, 0. F.

Hall. Those in charge of the banquet and program certainly proved themselves efficient and everything moved along nicely. There apparently was no one present who was not on speak ing terms with all present and would gladly take his fellowman by the hand wishing him Gods' Speed. Only a few visitors were present and a number of the members were absent for some reason. "Good Roads" seemed to be the main subject up for discussion during the early part of the evening; however, later the various speakers, it having been left to their own discretion, talked on their "'hobby" or the subject a- long the line of business they follow.

The first of these being Prof. Baltzer of the Potwin High school, who explained the Barnes High School Law, and touched a little on modern equipments in the school room. Next came the Rev. Overman, of Augusta, for merly of this city, and to be sure his subject was the church and its relation to commercialism. He was followed by J.

H. Higdon pastor of the Christian church at present, who made an impressive talk on unity and its accomplishments. Joe King was next ana his theme was "Do Right. Last but not the least came Senator J. D.

Joseph of Whitewater who made a strong talk along educational lines, strongly empathising the necessity of less theory and more practical work. in our schools. Music by the Perriman brothers and the male quartet was mixed in with the evenings program, following which the banquet took place. tables were spread and fifty-five plates were laid. We are not a bit superstitious, there were thirteen at our table when we were seated.

The only way we could account for it was that Senator Joseph and a number of good Democrats were seated at this table. An occasion of this kind is one of the best methods of getting people together, and together we must get, if we expect to accomplish anything worth while. Every new enterprise must be looked after by every business man in the town. you think a child would ever grow up to be a strong man or woman if, after it was brought into the world it received little or no attention? This not only applies to the church and schools, but to your newspaper as well. Do you ever say a good word, hand in an item of news, patronize its advertising columns paying for the same? If not try it and see if you don't feel better and profit thereby.

Let us get together and boost for a "Bigger and Better" Potwin and the trade territory will grow and extend as the town grows to meet its requirements, "United we stand. Divided we Fox Supper We attended a box supper at the school house 4 1-4 miles north of town last Friday evening. Miss Dove Marshall, teacher had prepared a good program and everybody seemed to enjoy themselves and it was a success from both a financial and social standpoint, Another Ford Test C. T. Laird started to Whitewater Monday morning to meet Prof.

Baltzer, but had only gone a short distance when his Ford' balked, the magneto was out of order and the batteries were on the blink. He returned to town and got John Joseph and his car and they proceeded to Whitewater. On the way over so it is said, they tried to change drivers without stopping and the pesky thing turned turtle, landing upon the treo. However the car being so light it did not hurt anyone seriously, just broke the windshield and cracked Fredricks leg, shook him up a little. He was taken on to Whitewater where he received medical attention.

They rolled the car over, cranked her up and she started off just like a real automobile. We still maintain that you can't hurt a Ford. Married At the home of the brides parents Mr. and Mrs. C.

E. Atwood of near Towanda, Wednesday evening, November 5, occured the wedding of their daughter Hallie to Arthur Li. Bowyer of this city. Mr. Bowyer is in the barber business here and needs no introduction.

The bride is as usualy said a charming young lady. Mr. and Mrs. Bowyer are at home to their many friends in the cottage north of the depot. Geo.

Ellsworth Martin was born in Harvey-co Kansas, March 7, 1878, and died at his home in Potwin, November 5, 1913, aged 35 years 7 months and 29 days. He was married to Carrie Edith Sample June 5, 1907. To their union two sons were born, one April 13, 1908, but only lived a few months, passing from this life October 18, same year, the other son was born September 9, 1913. He with his mother are left to mourn the loss of of a lovling husband and father. George spent a greater part of his life in or near Potwin and has a host of friends and relatives who mourn his untimely death.

He was a patient suffer having been sick a year and two months. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev Annadown of Wichita, formerly of this place, in the Methodist church Friday afternoon. The church was filled and the floral offerings showed the esteem in which he was held by his many friends. Interment was made in the Potwin cemetery. Hear Miss Archer Obituary The first number of the Lyceum Course, Miss Archer, Reader will appear next Monday evening, at the Methodist church.

'This is a strong number and all who enjoy good reading should hear her. We have secured a good course considering the price paid, and there is no question of it paing out if we boost a little, instead doubting. STATE OF KANSAS BANK COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE CERTIFICATEOF ADMISSION to the BANK DEPOSITORS GUARANTY FUND OF THE STATE OF KANSAS THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POTWIN STATE BANK OF POTWIN KANSAS, HAS COMPLIED WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 61 OF THE SESSION LAWS OF 1909, AND THAT ITS DEPOSITORS ARE GUARANTEED KY THE BANK DEPOSITORS GUARANTY FUND OF THE STATE OF KANSAS, CREATED THEREBY. Given under my hand and seal at Topeta, this 24th day of Octobrr, 1913. CHAS.

M. SAWYER, STATE BANK COMMISSIONER. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Estle Laird was absent Monday He claims he had to drive cattle. Anyone wanting any information on trapping, just apply to Ted Bowyer. Anyone not knowing any of the familiar songs can learn the "Swanee River" by practicing with Rex Joseph.

Roy Whitmore was seen admiring an air-ship in 011e of the magazines very longingly the other day- wonder what the reason is. The next meeting of the literary society will be held tomorrow. A program has been propared and everyone is invited to attend. On account of the teachers association being held in Topeka there was no school the latter part of the week; as all the teachers attended. The basket ball practice began last Monday at the school house.

The court in the hall has been finished and wili probably be used in a few days. Chewing gum must have an awful strong magnetic power as another student was compelled to abandon the masticating art last Monday. The science class had a test in Physical Geography last Monday. It was probably a good test as far as the "physical" part is concerned but we can't speak as to the "geography." Four of the girls and one High school teacher have the priviledge of showing the public how well they can write by writing out the Cinderella invitations for tumorrow night. It seems that when a class is called Arthur Watkins gets in an Awful hurry to get to the class room.

We know that Arthur is very industrious, but to keep him from abusing the others in his rush, we would suggest that he be hobbled Liyod Biggs visited in El Dorado Sunday. He was supposed to take the morning train from there so as to reach school Monday morning. As he was'nt there we can think of only one excuse. That is he was up to late Sunday night and -well you can imagine the rest..