The Kinsley Mercury from Kinsley, Kansas • Page 1

State Historical Society KINSLEY MfcRCUBY. KINSLEY. KANSAS. AUGUST 21. 1913 Vn, TO 7 I .1 I i I ----is-.

ANOTHER TO IRRIGATE THE FASHION TO QUIT HOW IS YOUR TESTER Educational Notes. The rurai school courses of study are ready for distribution to teach RULES FOE EXAMINATION 'WILL TRY OK STILLWELL RAIiCH H. C. Smith is Directing the Work of Putting It In. School Notes It has been thought best, on account of the prolonged heated spell, to postpone the opening of school for one week, so school will begin Sept.

8. We desire a few more names of families that will take students to THE DIG COIiVENTIOIJ EPWORTH LEAGUERS MET HERE Three Days of Interesting: Program -o We regret that we are unable to ers who wish them before school All Cream Bayers Must Have Permits opens. EXPECT TO MOVE SEPTEMBER 1st Will Locate a New Store at Bethany, Missouri o- The Fashion Clothine Comnanv Before They Do Their Work The School Laws of 1913 are in 77 the hand of the State Printer and Mate Dairy Commissioner Geo. will be sent out to school officers in b. Hine writes the Mercurv a fol- wppte The people of Edwards county are heinm'n? to realize th ribilitjVs lis closing on its business here and work their i present our readers with a report of the great Epworth League Conven that lie back of irrigation.

K. C.j i UJC XXIKU SCDOO ton KArriA lows regarding the examination i expects to move abut the iirsi A. 1 1 tion that has been in session here books will be used as were used last which is to be held in Dodge City oepiemuer to tneir new location a smith foreman of the Stillwell ranch is putting down a well to be uned for irrigating 'purposes. He The county superintendents' au-nual convention held at Manhattan the second week of August, was in this week, but the best laid scheme Bethany, Missouri. Thi6 move was August 26: year with the exception of physics of mice and men gang aft agle, and decided upon last week when Mr and of latin composition.

UAU temporary permits will be null and void after the date of the mai wnat happened this time. Six deed progressive in spirit. The old ideas of schooling are fast giving has the equipment to pump between 500 and 1000 gallons of water a minute and is going after that water Blankenship head of the company was here and the big closing out Miss Mabel Cochran, of Wichita, will be our teacher of domestic last examination given in the lo- 1 1 way to new ideas of real life prepar canty in which the possessor of science and music. Miss Cochran sale was announced beginning Sat urday. ation, and soon as the mass of the is a graduate of the Pittsburg Man said permit resides.

Persons permits, will there The local manager of the company people see school matters in the light that the leading school men ual Training Normal and comes ty-seven delegates registered, aud perhaps there are some who did not register and the sessions have been well attended. The program began Tuesday afternoon and every, session has had something of special interest forcefully presented. One of the big things occured this morning, the addresss of Dr. Liu. the -Louis Omer says their business has fore, appear at the nearest examin wen recommended for her work.

If now see them, our schools willbe been very satisfactory but the pres ation point to take the final examin revolutionized. It is the unanimous ation. Persons now holding tem- OniniOn thnt tho rnrol cnknnl ent move wfll put them in a much larger field and with no exclusive competition. The big sale fs run porary permits or expired final per- dav ia nnt fnlfllllflw lfo miinn mwiA a sufficient number so desire, a class in second year domestic science will be organized. Mr.

Chas. Bell, of this county is to have charge of manual training and athletics. Mr. Bell is a graduate of mits are not eligible to future tern- thI tlli" Chinese scholar of Winfield. We ning better than he anticipated and porary examinations.

io he expects to be near the limit when. ah 0i: mi tuuscrvauve iarmer wno Air applicants will meet at the tn cwih are promised a report next week. Following is a list of visiting delegates: supply. It is too late now to demonstrate what can be done, but after all that is not necessary. It has been done over and over again and there is no doubt about the result.

Still there is a lot of work that can be done just as well arid perhaps better this fall than to wait for next spring. The ground for irrigation cannot be only leveled to receive the water, but it can be thoroughly soaked so that everything can be in readiness for seeding whatever is planned to plant. This is the third irrigation plant of some considerable capacity that is already, or about ready for trial, and besides these there are scores of smaller ones where the result of the closing hour comes. court house at 9:30 a. where a ftnnnsM We regret that Mr.

Omer has de representative of the Dairy Com- the Kansas State Normal, and he has been taking additional work this summer. He won many honors Ellen Daniels, Syracuse cided to leave Kinsley. During his stay here he has made many friends Mr. Sellers, Syracuse on the athletic field while at Em Florence Hogan, Dodge Citv j. mo nail iicancu aim llJJWfl itJUl and general discussion from 10 a.

wnrt fUat iOI5 work that has characterized our He is a progressive, pblic spirited citizen who is always found on the poria, so we are sure he will bring Olive Bishop, Dodge City uiauers rnpnl nn much enthusiasm into his work. Will be diKfiissH I Ftt. oome right side of the question. Wm Ev ery county graduate and others we wl beyond the text Claude Baker, Garden Citv Diers junior member of the firm will who are prepared to take up high dook and prepare for citizenship, Myra Winget, Albert The official kAHUUIiailull I 1 i I I IJ. also be missed.

He has not been in the business long, but he has learn school work should be planning to ow.itc, auuuume, ine nrst step Ult Aioeri will be held at 1 p. m. in this direction is the education of lUnice Brown, Great Bend enter High School Sept. Sth. Young ed the ropes and is making good.

All persons failing in the examin our legislatures to give us intelli- Marcia Seeber, Great Bend people, if you wish to take up work We wish the boys the best sort of ation will be notified and may take gent and just school laws. luck in their sale and also in the the examination at snmA nfhAr along commercial lines, if you de- sire abetter general education, if C. M. Rankin, Co. Supt.

scheduled point. Questions will establishment of their business in its new home. cover information in Bulletin No. 3 you intend to prepare for college, if you want to prepare to teach, or if Junior Chautauqua Notes Ethel G. Clark, Great Bend Flora Myers, Great Bend May Crandall, Ness City Nellie Morrison, Larned Lena Wagner, Larned Edw Bill, Great Bend McCormick Great Bend irrigation has been demonstrated and iu every instance it has been satisfactorily demonstrated that irrigation will pay.

The future is big for the Arkansas Valley and irrigation is the key that is destined to unlock the rich stores of this great territory. 0 Kinsley's Ecoler provisions of the Dairy Laws and Religious Ceremony at iellsburg. Ruling, and the points given in the ine Junior Chautauqua Club, i ecture. Applicants should provide wnicn was organized during the you would like to review or to take up certain subjects, come to High School. The High School is supported by the county, and it is free to you.

D. A. Baugher. themselves with pencil or fountain Chautffuqua held its fort nightly Corl, Hanston pen. Paper will be furnished.

Per meeting last Friday evening at the Mabel Cornell, Larned sons holding official three-year per jl luisses iviargueriie aun Guendoline Ehlers at seven o'clock Getting Beady to Vote mits expiring on or before June 1, 1914 are expeeted to appear at the The young people had a very enjoy- scheduled examination points or Women's clubs all over the state aDie time and at the close of the cease buying cream, upon expiration of their permit, until a new games Ehlers served a most delightful lunch, and the meeting On Sunday 17th inst. a large crowd met at tho home of Ellis Mc-Carty for the purpose of witnessing the administration of the ordinance of baptism by the pastor of the U. B. church at Fellsburg. The pastor is Mr.

Beece a man much beloved by the people but who will, we understand retire from the ministry on account of ill health. He will conclude his labors Sunday the 24th inst. The candidates for baptism were Mrs. Limon Miller, Mrs. F.

B. Larry, Mr. and Mrs. John Jamison, Mrs. Robert" MeCartv and 'sister permit is procured.

was dismissed. All present were This notice has been sent to all Grace Cheatham, Larned Ella Weaver, Bazine Reba Jackson, Bazine James Winget, Albert tlev. A Bissinger, Bison Lillian Ahrens, Bison Rev. Fisher, Greensburg Cunningham, Greensburg Mr. Hobble, Dodge City Ethel Moffat, Great Bend VanChes, Dodge Cifv Bill, Great Bend McCormick Great Bentf AshboUgh, Great Bend' girls and as the club is for the ben persons holding temporary permits efit of both girls and bovs we desire bout to expire, and has been ad the presence of every boy and girl in Kinsley between the ages of sev Might be the fitting title of the swimming pool on the J.

L. Parker place. At least the youngsters who drtp in there frequently these midsummer days come out a good deal cooler fhan when they went in. The pond' equipment has recently been increased by the addition of a flotilla of one (1) seagoing craft, the John Ebert. This staunch vessel is a true Kansas product in both design and construction.

She was de-sighed to navigate the high seas by way of the rivers that traverse Kansas, and has to her credit a trip down the Arkansas river to JLarned, and back again overland, thu demonstrating her ability to navigate both sea and land, which ability seems indispensable to a vertised through the press. Failure to receive notice will not excuse en ana seventeen at the home of persons holding temporary permits Helen -Lobdell Thursday evening. irom tne examination. The no Miss Cox, and a young son of Ellis tices have been sent to the address August 2Sh at 7:00 o'cleck. BirthdayParty McCarty.

Joyce VanCleeve, Dodge City are preparing for heavy courses of economic and political subjects, under the impulse of the newly acquired franchise, which will give them a part in state affairs. The women voters have, indicated that they want to tackle public questions from a scientific standpoint and are confident that their influence will become apparent within a few years in giving an entirely new tone to the consideration of questions affecting the state. It is evident from the opinions expressed by prominent women that party politics will have very little weight with them and it is predicted that party influence will be gradually less apparent in the affairs of state until it finally disappers. Ifotiee Nearly all the Fellsburg people A Goodwin, Great Bend Roy A Carrier. Great Bend were present and a few from nearby given when temporary permit was secured, and alleged failure to receive notice will be due to change of address and failure to notify the F.

B. Hine had a birthday yester cities. Davis, Chase day and his grandchildren planned The day was ideal as Mr. McCar- Vernon Coffman, Chase a cmiise iui mm ana mey sure ty's large grove sheltered the crowd a i Eingfart, Hoisington enough did it. Charity and Buster Donnell aud Dan Larrimer were let James Clayton, Great Bend irum muu ana sun ana mere is a most delightful pond in which the Hammond, Great Bend on the deal and everything was go- Kansas watercraft.

The hours of 4 1 p. m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays are now set apart lor the exclusive use of the girls. rite took place. Mrs.

Lydia I Wellman. Cimarron "fi uutu iurs. nine took hand and deprived the occasion of Moore, Garden Citv This weather is a time when, the least added strain on nerves is no State Dairy Commissioner. Will Advertise Roadmaster West, of the Santa Fe was here this morning with some special photographers going over the "cut off" to take pictures of the road bed for use in some new literature, and it may be used in a moving picture. This is one of the best stretches of track in the whole Hazel Hutton, Larned its racy originality.

However the Edythe Leeman, Larned occasion turned out to-be a most de The Right Time Many a failure results in do Keegan, Great Bend lightful one. There was a nrettv program by the little folks, vocaU CIarence Great Bend There will be a meeting of the Of-ferle, Kansas, Farmers Institute at Otferle on Saturday, August 23, Rev. Cockerill, Dodge Citv ing the right thing at the right time music Miss Dorothy Merryman, ticed and it was evident in the case of most of the candidateson this occasion, though we think no permanent ill-effects were felt. The people cheerful and hopeful notwithstanding the long and tedious dry spell. Everybody seemed to have been successful in putting the bone in backbone.

Credo. Ira Beck Mrs. Paul L. Noble and Lester country. Clement The history of the world is different because a certain general was not on time, and much worry and loss 1913 at 2 p.

m. for the purpose of definite action in regard to the Grass Hoppers this fall as such action Johnson and readings by Chas. R. A Imel Edwards. During the evening de EuLilia Nevuis licious refreshments were served.

Colar-Bone Broke Harold Hazlett took a header on comes as a result of tardiness. Any time is the right time at the Mid- Irene Reudy Estella Clark Jumped the Train Way and the cooling drinks, frag his bicycle Sunday and broke his iir8. a jmi rant Havanas and choice bon bons colar bone. He is erettins' alone- a i icw weeKB ago me papers were Sola Van Clv nicely and will soon be out again. are always right.

Try them. A. W. Aderhold. run or wholesale cattle thievery in CN Wilkinson it western Kansas.

A few days ago Sarah Navlor Kerr-Bnrcher Fell Kerr and Miss WinnieBurch-er were united in marriage at the M. E. Parsonage at ten o'clock Tuesday evening, Rev. VV. H.

Wharton officiating. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S.

Burcher. She is a young lady of i i one oi luem was picjteci up in Wyo- Ruth Dierkin ining Dy a local sheriff. The sher- Thomas Neal as will be necessary to protect the wheat crop from the ravage of the young hoppers later on. Every person whether or not is asked to be resent and by your cooperation and presence we can have a better understanding of what is best to do. It is probable that we will have one or more of the county commissioners present at that time or some one to represent them.

B. F. Brown, Offerle, F. I. Thos.

Darcey, Sec. Church Notes. Congregational. MUU moil (jaascu uiiDuij nere i Pearl Wiipn-r it Official Statement of the Financial Condition of THE NATIONAL BANK OF KINSLEY No. 5810.

mis moruiug on an eany trains McMillan enroute to Uarden City, but he piov Neal juuipeu me train near unerie and nhG wr? Lat Kinsley, State of Kansas, at the close of ttUO K-away. fenerm Clarence Killington oac wu uouueu ana at once I Llovd Rendv i i i iU -iiabe. At me nour oi NeJie Carlson tt. going to press no information has been received. Card oi Thank.

10 a. m. feunday school. Lesson The Bread from Heaven; Exodus fine attainments and deservedly popular among a large circle 'of friends. The groom is a son of Mrs.

John Kerr, an active, energetic young man, and possessing excellent business qualifications. It is a pleasure to extend congratulations. Last night Mr. and Mrs. Kerr were "showered" at the home of the bride's parents and received many things of value and service.

Mr. and Mrs. Kerr will we understand make home in Ford county. Notice We desire to express our Golden Text John 6:35. 8 p.

m. Union open air service, Remember that you can set vour tnaMk8 to the friends who have- half soles and heels built ud for $1. Deen kind to us in the sicklies just east of the Christian church. at Williams shoe shop. Give me a aud dettt" ur husband and fath- There will be no other regular er.

trial and that will tell. All work Mrs. Deema Bacheller. Lindley Bacheller. church services during the month of August.

will be guaranteed. H. E. Keyse, minister. Also agent for the Singer Sewing Another Change Ifctiee to Corn Contestants.

business 'on the Sth day of Aug, 1913. RESOURCES Loans and discounts $81 887 05 Overdiafta secured and unsecured 34 U. 8. Bonds to secure circulation. 25 000 00 D.

Bonds on hand. 250 00 Bonds. Securities, 2 872 23 Banking house furniture and fixtures 3 850 00 Due from National Banks (not re- serveagents 7 813 99 Due from approved Reserve Agts. 68 180 Cheeks and other eash items ltd 82 Notes of other National Banks 1 000 00 Fractional Paper Currency, Nickels, and Cents 56 0-i Lawful money reserve in Bank, viz: Bpecie 16 002 15 Legal-tender notes 820 00 Redemption fund with 8 Treasurer (6 per cent of 1 250 00 Total 674 80 LIABILITIES Capital stock paid In $25 000 00 Surplus 15 000 00 Undivided profits, less expenses and taxes paid 628 25 National bank notes outstanding. 25 000 00 Dividends unpaid Individual deposits subject to ch'k 88 014 39 Time certificates of deposit 41 830 Total 574 80 STATE of KANSAS, County of Edwards, ss.

A. P. Aderhold, Cashier of said solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief A. F. Aderhold, Cashier Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 16th day of August 1913.

J. E. Stowej.l skalI Notary Public. machine. Get Busy or Quit Dodge City vs.

Kinsley Kinsley's ball team made a fine I). Li. Evans has purchased the -Ihere will be a meeting at the machinery of the Joseph, Namur A clubrooms in Kinsley the first Saturday in September, at two o'clock showing against the fast Dodge City That is the ultimatum handed Sons Garage and took charge by the City Council Monday day. This ig one of the best equip- team on the'lattters grounds Sun GOOD SILVER Should Last a Life Time. The Yourex silver plate is the night to the Topeka company iu the ments in this part of the state day.

The score of 5 to 1 looks a little lopsided but the game was much matter or the city well. If work is not in ten days the contract will be regarded as cancelled. closer than the score indicates. The only satisfactory substitute! hits were about evenly divided, but Dodge City excelled in fielding, and Worth $1 Tin Shop Moved. base running.

A. H. UeMoss has moved his tin for the purpose of making a final disposition of the contest for this year. All contestant and all doners to the award fund should be there to vote on the subject. Ed Eslinger, presi.

J. C. Gibson, sec. Hogs Wanted Anything from 100 pounds up and fat, Saturday, August 23. Deliver at Heaths scales.

2t P. Lancaster. John Walters went up to Burdett shop from Colony avenue to Dr. This "ad" if brought to the Studio and applied on my Convention Special Photos Plead Guilty John Minton plead guilty to three Pearson's building east of Simpsons hardware on Sixth street. for Sterling Silver ever introduced.

Warranted not to wear off black or rust. We will replace with a new piece every piece that does so. Schnatterly's Jewelry, Stationery, and Book Store. charges before Police Judge Mar shall yesterday, disturbing the I have well improved farm in the suburbs of Larned and an improved (Commission expires March 27, 1817) CORRECT. Attest: T.

V.Donnell) G. E. Wilson Directors H. B.Be-ler. peace, drunkeness and wife beating He was given $15 and costs and is quarter at Garfield to trade for 1-2 1 That Busy Photographer, KINSLEY KANSAS-(Only One on Each.

Order.) working it out on the street. the latter part of the week to look section south-east of Kinsley Kans Thos. Darcey, Real-Estate Ins. Oflerle, Kansas. Subscribe frs- the Mpivrry, after some business matters..