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THE BELLEVILLE TELESCOPE THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1927 LIONS CLUB IN 3rd ANNUAL CHARTER NIGHT bers. Lions Principles (continued from page one), terment of their community. "Lions club is an international organization," the district governor explained, "and now in five. countries. Clubs are composed in each community of the "booster" class of business men.

The kind of men that want to build up their respective communities. Every member of every Lions club in the international organization must remember the responsibility which rests on him." Mr. Nightwine, whose address came on the program, congratulated Belleville on having such splendid talent along the music and entertainment lines, and expressed his approval of I the peppy manner of the local club in general, adding that it certainly was a credit to the town. Lion G. H.

Bramwell was toastmaster of the evening, and handled the an efficient and witty manner. Miss Mabel Barrett entertained the club with a very graceful dance number, and Mrs. C. E. Riddlebarger gave a clever reading, which was thoroughly enjoyed.

The Lions club of Belleville has made good progress in its two years of life in this community, and its work, has only begun, which in Lionism has a broad meaning, boosting for its town. Lions Objects To promote the theory and practice of the principles of good government and good citizenship. To take an active interest in the civic, commercial, -social moral welfare the community. To unite the members in the bonds of friendship, good fellowship and mutual understanding. To provide a forum for the full and free discussion of all matters of public interest, partisan politics and sectarian- religion alone excepted.

To encourage efficiency and promote high ethical standards in business and professions; provided that no club shall hold out one of its objects financial benefits to its mem- Full- and hearty. co-operation with. all other clubs, the Chamber of -Commerce and other civic and commercial organizations, in all movements in the community which seek to promote any betterment, civic, industrial or educational, and any plans looking toward the elimination of class distinction. Promotion of public health, hygiene and sanitation, especially among those who need instruction and guidance in the care and feeding of children. Being an.

organization thoroughly loyal to our governments it is our special interest to advance education in the language, customs, ideals and governments of our countries, especially among adults of foreign birth. Strict adherence to the highest code of ethics in business and social relations. The biggest asset of any nation being its people, one the cardinal points of Lionism is the cultivation of a spirit of genuine brotherhood among men. HENS AND COWS PROFITABLE Expert Says Cloud County Farmers' Account Records Good L. N.

Chapman, farm accounting book expert, who has been checking un on the past year's records of the Cloud county farm accounts clubs, that the cows and the hens have says been the saving factors on the 54 farms where the accounts were examined. Yields of an outstanding nature have been discovered by Chapman, the highest being 26 bushels of corn, 19 bushels of wheat and 26 bushels of oats. The highest individual return on chickens was from one fram where the owner averaged $4.31 per head of poultry. Out of several hundred books examined over the state, Mr. says there have been no better records in the state than those found in Cloud county.

WOLF DRIVE NEAR COURTLANDA first big wolf drive son in this section, occurred on Monday, January 24, southwest of Court- each land. The captains started from at 10 o'clock a. and the side lines at 10:15 o'clock a. m. Shot corner guns were allowed, but no rifles or in revol- the vers.

The use of guns ceased last quarter of a mile. Wolves have been quite plentiful in this part of the state this winter. Dies At Jacksonville, Florida, From Centipede Bite bite of a -centipede, causing. 12, son -of Mr. and Mrs.

Ward Mclockjaw, resulted in the death of Owen, Dowell, former. Republic people, at Jacksonville, according to news Republic friends. The mother, Mrs. McDowell, was formerly reaching Clara Vandeveer, daughter of Mr. and -Mrs.

Tom Vandeveer, formerly of Republic, but now located at Montezuma, Kansas. The child's grand-parents, and his uncle and aunt, George Dowell and Mrs. Charles Griffith, of Republic, left for Jacksonville, immediately upon hearing of the lad's death. -DAIRY DAY CELEBRATION Saturday will be De Laval and Dairy Day at the Geo. W.

Collins Son's here and farmers who are interested in dairying, and all are to a- greater or lesser extent, no doubt will the store during the demonstration. find much to their interest by visiting R. 0. Sidtes of Wichita, general repiresentative, and George Gilger, district supervisor, and W. L.

Stout, division superintendent, all of the DeLaval company, will be present to demonstrate and explain the features of the De Laval machines. The Collins display. windows are attractively arranged for the day. A De Laval Milker and Laval: sep: arators, both hand and electric power driven, will be in Souven- Society 'Happy' Turner, the singer who was here during the revival meetings, gave luncheon- in church basement Friday evening for 154 of the "Boosters," or junior chorus known as the "Reds" and the "Blues." It is needless to say that they had a very happy time. Turner did a great work with the children of the city and they will not soon forget the spiritual songs which he taught them and which sang so heartily and so well at each service.

Misses Erma Marvin, Ruth Kuhn, Jessie Ball and Mrs. Edith McDaniel were hostesses to the teachers of the High School and Grades, Monday evening, at the home of. Mrs. E. M.

Crane, 2201 M. street, the honor guest being Mrs. Georgia Munger Petter, who was given a miscellaneous shower. Aside from the many beautiful gifts, that Mrs. Potter received in the shower, the teachers 'group, presented her with a lovely electric waffle iron.

The evening was spent with various. entertainments and later in the evening the hostesses served a delicious lunch. Beent: Mrs. E. D.

Randall, Mrs. the teachers, there were pores: Stark, Mrs. J. 'S. Gilbert, Mrs.

Geo. Munger, Miss Laura Hill, Miss Adeline Hogin, Mrs. Lloyd Blosser of Superior, Nebr. The Highland Ladies Aid and Mission Circle met with Hattie Loofbourrow on Thursday afternoon Jan. twentieth with four members and one visitor present.

The afternoon was spent in quilting. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess. The net meeting will be held with Mait Barleen on Thursday afternoon Jan. 27th. Mr.

and Mrs. R. Armstrong, 1104 Twentieth street, entertained the following guests at 6 o'clock dinner Monday evening: Dr. and Mrs. W.

S. Smalley and Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moree, Dorothy and Marjorie; Mr. and Mrs.

W. E. Shaver: Mr. and Mrs. W.

R. Black, and Mr. and Mrs. F. J.

Herbolsheimer and Frederick. Miss Lulu Arbuthnot was hostess -the Monday Night Bridge Club, Monday evening, at her home 1204 Twentieth street. Bridge was played at four tables. Mrs. R.

H. Munford received the prize for high 'score and Miss Lucile Griffin the second high. Lunch was served by the hostess at the close. The guests of the club for the evenuing were: Mrs. H.

Sleeper, Mrs. R. H. Munford, Mrs. Mrs.

Lulu De Mosher, Mrs. Fred Arbuthnot, Mrs. Sydney Arbuthnot -of Republic. met January, ninteenth home Ladies Aid of Providence, Chapel of Mrs. Fraser: with all members present.

The afternoon was spent over fancy work after which the hostess assisted by Miss Nettie served 'a dainty lunch. Next meeting Feb. second at the home of Mrs. G. E.

Fulcomer The Rose Creek Community Club met Wednesday, January nineteenth with Mrs. Mae Hiatt. On account of sickness, only eleyen members were present. The day was spent by tying comforts and doing fancy work. president, Mrs.

Lois Canfield, having charge of the meeting, the members answering roll call with a scripture verse. The next meeting will be held February second, with Mrs. Thelma Marhenke, at which time new officers will be elected for the following year. It was decided that roll call will be. answered with an original verse from each member.

The Cheerful Club met January the nineteenth, at the home of Mrs. Guy Goodger with twelve members present. The president called the meet-! ing to order at 2:30 and during the business meeting the members voted to piece a quilt for our bazaar, which we will have a little later on. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Will Roberts, February the second.

This meeting will be election of officers. The president desires all members to be present, if possible and everyone bring needle and thimble and light goods enough to piece a quilt. Each member is to answer roll call with a song or reading. At the close of the business meeting there was a nice musical program, rendered; afthe assisted Orpha Fry and May West, served a delicious lunch which was enjoyed by all present. At a regular meeting of Hubbell Chapter No.

143 O. E. January the eighteenth, initiation was held, followed by installation of officers. Mrs. Alice L.

Harlan, Worthy Matron; Mr. R. N. Van Kessel, Worthy Patron; Miss Ina Lockwood, Associate Matron; Mrs. Lou A.

Conklin, Secretary, Mrs. Lorena Barrett, Treasurer; Mrs. Grace Brown, Chaplain; Mrs. Vera Fisher, Marshal; Mrs. Emma Creswell, Organist; Mrs.

Alma Irwin, Conductress; Mrs. Bessie Roderick, Adah; Mrs. Mina Conklin, Ruth; Miss Bertha Miles, Esther; Mrs. Alice Brown, Martha; Miss Mabel Denton, Electa; Mrs. Emma Edwards, Warder; Mrs.

W. B. Irwin. The meeting was preceeded by the regular monthly seven. o'clock dinner, served in the dining room, for all the members and their families.

The Star Study Club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Clint Gregg, on Tuesday afternoon, January 25 with Mrs. L. assistant hostess and leader. Roll Call was responded to by "A New Year's Resolution." Letters from honorary members were read.

A short business session followed and election of officers took -place. The. following ladies were elected: Mrs. W. M.

Slopansky, President; Mrs. Mrs. M. L. Hill, Vice-President; A.

E. Norris, Secretary and Treasurer; Miss Nora Collins Press Corrspondent. An interesting study was given by Mrs. Leedom on "Kansas as a Leader" and Mrs. R.

H. Munford gave "Kansas Today." A general discussion "What's the matter with Kansas" in which a mumber took part was made interesting. At the close of the afternoon the hostess assisted by Miss Dorothy Gregg served a delicious two course luncheon. Sunflower favors were, given, which recalled Albert Bigelow Paine's lines: "We've seen a heap 0' country and cities on the boom, I want to be in Kansas when the Sunflowers bloom." The St. George's Altar Society met January eighteenth at the home of Mrs.

Frank Bartak. After the business meeting the hostess assisted by Miss Mary Bartak, served a delicious lunch. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Louis Rizek, February 10. The Social Circle met at Mrs.

Chas. Krause on Wednesday afternoon, Jannineteenth. were twelve members and three visitors uary, present. Roll call was answered with a favorite quotation. Then plans were discussed for a Valentine Social to be given in the near future for the Social members and the men folks.

Then Mrs. Hess took charge of the entertainment which of an observation and a physiology test. The hostess assisted by her mother Mrs. Herbert then served a delicious lunch. Next meeting will be at the home of Mrs.

H. G. Kennedy. All members and those concerned are urged to come. Don't forget the date, February second.

Mrs. H. M. Arrowsmith was hostess to the members of the H. G.

L. Club, last Wednesday afternoon. The time passed pleasantly over needlework, and later the election of officers was held. Mrs. Arrowsmith was made the prsident and Mrs.

J. H. Urban, treasurer, A lovely course lunch by the hostess. Levi Miller and Mrs. R.

H. Rex of Lamar, Missouri, were guests of the club. TO ORGANIZE PARENT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION A movement toward, the organization of a Parent-Teachers' Association is on at Courtland, and there are an organization being formed here in many favorable possibilities of such the near future. The idea is being. sponsored by Eric Tebow, the superintendent of the Courtland city school.

Expect Big Response To School Essay Plan Actuated by a patriotic desire to stimulate interest in the making of the Constitution of the United States, E. A. Fulcomer and Son are offering three cash prizes for the best essays submitted by the pupils of our local schools. The subject is "The Foundation of American Government." The contest is open to all school pupils. Prominent citizens who will be named later, will act as judges and award contestants will be inspired by a beautiful calendar picture, a gift of F.

A. Pulcomer Son which is hanging in many school rooms of our county. The picture was painted by J. H. Hintermeister, 2.

talented American Artist. It depicts the signing of the Governeur, Morris is affixing his signature to the famous document, with George Washington, the presiding officer, watching intently. Alexander Hamilion, Edmund Randolph, Robert -Morris, James Madison, Benjamin Franklin, William Livingston, Roger Sherman and George Clymer are all present. This educational contest has aroused considerable comment- it appeals to all public-spirited and patriotic citizens. We urge all parents to encourage their children to submit essays.

E. A. FULCOMER SON Deaths L. L. Campbell L.

L. Campbell of this city, died Lat home, Tuesday, January 25th, lat the age of 74 years, 10 months and three days. Funeral was held today (Thursday) at 2 o'clock p. from the Methodist church. Burial was made in the Liberty Cemetery.

obituary will be published next week." Ernest John Forell Chester lately lost by death Ernest John Forell, 43, one of the town's best known merchants. He had been a resident of Thayer county since 1885. He graduated from the Chester high school with the class of 1903. I He moved to the western part of the state in the spring of 1916, but returned to Chester in 1919. From the latter date on he was engaged in the others and then for himself, up to the time of his death.

Deterioation of tissue, developing from a severe attack of influenza seven years ago, caused his death. A wife, three children, one sister and two brothers survive. James L. Alderson James Leonard Alderson was born August 8, 1886 at Hardy, Nebraska, 1927, at the age of 40 years, 5 months and departed this life January 21, and 13 days. Mr.

Alderson was taken to the Herington hospital late Monday evening and operated on Tuesday morning for ruptured appendix, and passed away Friday afternoon at 4:18. He leaves to mourn his loss, a wife and daughter, five sisters and three brothers, besides a host of friends and fellow men. He was married to Myrtle Marie Wilbert at Belleville, Kansas, Sept. 3, 1908. There was born to this union one daughter, Ethel Alberta.

In 1909 Mr. Alderson with his wife united with the Christian church of Belleville, -Kansas and has. remained a true and staunch defender the Christian faith thru out his life. The first two years of their wedded life was spent in Belleville, after which they moved to Herington, Kansas, where they have resided since. Mr.

Alderson was in service with the Rock Island 25 years, and as conductor since 1908, and was ready and willing at all times to perform his duty as his work required. He was a member of A. F. A. M.

of Herington and the Order of Railway Conductors No. 298, Herington, and was held in highest regard by his fellow conductors and associates. We are resigned to the Will of the Divine Power, assured that what is our loss, is His eternal gain. A Masonic funeral service was held at the Christian church in Herington, Sunday afternoon, January 23. The body was brought to Belleville and a short service was held at the of Willis A.

Wilbert, Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Burial was made. in the Belleville Joseph Weiler Joseph Weiler was born at Canton, Ohio, in 1838. In the early part of his life he worked in the coal mines. Ho was united in marriage in 1867 to Mary Simons.

To this union ton children were born four of whom are still alive. In 1869 he took out a homestead in Kansas -where -he lived till 1910, when he moved to Belleville where he remained until his death. His wife died in 1892 and was laid to rest in the Catholic -cemetery in Concordia. He was married again on Feb. 14, 1893 to Catherine Molter of Chicago, to this union two children were born who with their mother survive him.

Mr. Weiler was a hard working, honest and industrious man, a good father and a kind husband. Funeral was held from St. Edward's church on Saturday and interment with his wife in the Concordia Cemetery. Father McKenna conducted the funeral.

William Sonntag William Sontag was born in Ger-! many on the 13th day of Aprit in the year 1847. He came to America at the age of 21 and settled for a time at Mendotta, Ill. He was united in marriage on July the 12, 1876 at Hanover, Kansas to Mary Achaz. To this union two children were born, William who. proceeded him to the grave and John now of Cuba, Kansas.

He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, his son John, a brother and sister back in Germany, four grand children besides many relatives and friends. Mr. Sonntag was one of early settlers who helped to build the first Catholic church in Cuba. He was a hard working, honest, industrious man who did his part to build up the community in which he labored for over a half century. He enjoyed good health for the most part all his life but old age and -the hard work days have been.

telling on him for some time past. He became ill 1 about a week ago and gradually grew weaker till he passed away last Friday at 11 o'clock. The funeral--was- conducted- from the Catholic church at on Monday! and was very large. Father McKenna had charge of the services and the deceased was laid to rest in the cometery by the church. Marie Wyand Pugh The sudden death of Mamie Wyand Pugh, sister of Mrs.

O. H. Kinman, former principal- of the Courtland: city schools has been reported to was very, active, among residence the of Court during the Kinmons there. A husband and four children survive the deceased. F.

S. Long News comes from Mitacca, of the death of F. S. Long, a former pioneer. resident near Agenda.

Mr. Long during his many years residence 'here was active in politics in Republic county, and was well and widely known in the east part of the countv. He left: Agenda some years Marriages Morgan-Hanel Mr. Clarence W. Morgan and Kate I.

Morgan both of Munden were the court house, the day, January 26th, by Judge, H. H. Van Natta, who read the ring ceremony. Mrs. Hanel was charming in a dress of old rose silk trimmed with gold lace and wore a hat to match.

She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Morgan of Munden, and Mr. Hanel is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

George Hanel of Munden. Both of these young people come from well have a host of friends who will wish them much happiness and prosperity. Mr. Mrs. Hanel will be at home to their friends on the groom's farm three miles south and one east of Munden.

A six o'clock was given at the home of the bride's parents for all of the Campbell--Wright The marriage of Miss Vera Wright of Norway to Mr. Charles Campbell of Hollis took place Wednesday afternoon at at the United Brethren parsonage, Rev. W. S. Baker performed the ceremony.

A reception for the couple was held Wednesday night at eight o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Wright in Norway.

A- two course supper was served to fifty-five guests among whom were Mr. and Mrs. S. I. Erickson, Mr.

and Mrs. Bert Ainsworth, Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Fogo and Mr. Leon Lewis of A Concordia.

Mr. and Mrs. Campbell will make their home in Hollis where Mr. Campoperates the grain elevator -Concordia News-Press. -Freed Edwin T.

Freed and Miss Leona M. Hill both of Republic, were united in marriage on last Wednesday, Jan, 19th, at Republic, by Rev. Snyder. G. R.

CHICKEN DINNER The Girls Reserve Annual Chicken Dinner is to be held at the high school Friday, January 28, at six o'clock. If you miss you've missed one of the treats this short life offers. Bring 50 cents and an appetite. The girls will do the rest. Be sure.

and stay for the boys and girls basket ball HOG-CALLING CONTEST TO BE HELD AT SCANDIA Scandia is to have a hog calling contest on Saturday, January 29. The contest will be put on at the Princess. Theatre. The hog charmers of four Republio county towns: Belleville, Republic, Courtland and Scandia will participate. Three prizes, $5.00, $2.50 and $1.50 will "be given to the cham-" pion callers.

DeLaval Dairy Day SATURDAY AFTERNOON JANUARY 29 De Laval Cream Separators and De Laval Milkers will be shown in operation. Skimming tests will be made and the new De Laval "with the Floating Bowl" will be demonstrated. A fine talk on Dairying will be given by a recognized authority and the afternoon will be one of both pleasure and profit to $25.00 Worth of Prizes Will Be Given Away Just come in and register-that's all you have to do and you may win one of the many prizes shown in our window. A 39-piece set of dinnerware is the grand prize. Shaving set, shears, cream can, percolator and flashlight are the other prizes.

A Souvenir For Everybody! Remember the date, Saturday afternoon, January 29th. Geo. W. Collins Son "The Winchester Store" See and Try an Improved DeLaval your The KEY to INDEPENDENCE is the life's goal of every HOW man financial independence-attained? Surely not thru a sheaf of rent receipts, but-rather thru the thrift necessitated in acquiring a home. Even a meager wage-earner can use this Key to Independence--by a small investment each month.

Belleville Bldg. Loan Ass'n -E. L. Nelson, See'y Peoples Nat'l Bank Building.