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THE OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER "THE NEWSPAPER OF REPUBLIC COUNTY" LARGEST GUARANTJ ClKClf- LATION IN REPUBLIC sf (TNTY "Slight Consolidations: The '-Fl 'tenifln, Established 1878; The-Munden Progress, Established iyuo; The Munden Press, Estaolished 1010; The Narka News, Establishe Cuba Daylight, Established 1S85; 1801; The Norway News, Established 1919. .8 i83; VOLUME FIFTY-FOUR BELLEVILLE, REPUBLIC KANSAS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1923 NUMI ONE HOSPITAL DRIVE TODAY Throughout County September 5th. The c-aiv-pp'gii for funds for the Belleville Hospital was brought into full swing this Wednesday morning. A number of workers in each 'township began drive- for quota of the $10,000 to be raised in the county outside-of the of Belleville. 'The drive" in Belleville was sometime ago, as was also the drive in the remainder of the hospital zone.

Teams have been chosen in every townshiu in the county and each has DR. L. O. NORDSTROM Surgeon and Consulting Surgeon of the New Belleville Hospital. been given supplies and will this begin their drives in their particular township.

Teams of Belleville business men canvassed the to secure teams in each township and found unusuual enthusiasm for this worthy cause. In fact- the local committee has had men from over the county ask them if they might assist in this drive. evening at 7 o'clock more than 100 of the of the county and members of the Belleville Chamber of Commerce gathered at banquet at the I. O. O.

F. Hall in this city by the Belleville Chamber of Commerce. purpose of this banquet was to hear by leaders in this hospital movement, and to receive their supplies ready for the drive this morning. This meeting was one of the most interesting meetings of its kind ever held in Belleville. A R.

Moss, President of the Belleville State- Bank acted as toastmaster, and his usual humor aided in making the program a successful one. W. D. Vance made the address of welcome and needless to say'it was well received. sub- ject was "It Pays." Rev.

Tcmplin df Agenda, substituting for E. C. Rath of Agenda, gave a fine address on "'What the Hospital Means to Republic County." addressed, the meeting on "Hospital Experiences," the main thing that he brought out was the fact that this hospital would be an open hospital and that it would be used for the general public regardless of means L. O. Nordstrom, the chief surgeon and consulting surgeon of i 'this new Belleville Hospital, gave a "Very interesting address on "The Modern Program of Hospital Service." He explained that the new hospital was being equipped with the very latest in hospital equipment and that.the balance of.

the stafjf in the hospital would consist- of specialists in particular lines. Dr. Nordstrom has had a number of years as surgeon at 'Salina and is one of the leading surgeons of the state of -Kansas ana the Belleville" Hospital is fortunate in securing a surgeon of the ability of Dr. Nordstrom. 'The main address of the evening -was given by B.

V. Ed worthy of Topeka, Kansas, and attention the for one' hour in one of the finest addresses ofiits kind bore. His subject was Man's Job." The banquet was by the. ladies of. the' Christian Church and the music was furnished by the Belleville High School orchestra'.

One Scandia Boy Convicted Ward, one of the Scandia 'boys, was convicted of having liquor in his possession and his four companions, Douglas and Parlee Guriter, Bill Moe and Robert Brewster als of Scandia, were "acquitted, as a result of the preliminary trial in Belleville this week before Judge J. H. Rost, justice, of the peace, and a trial occupied two days and was held in the district court room. The boys were arrested more than two weeks ago by Chas. Nordman, city jnarshal at Scandia, on' three couiints, namely, having liquor in their possession, being drunk and disturbing the peace.

Ward Miss Elizabeth Kirkpatrick, who last year taught in the Agriculture cpllege in Alaska, -and -has been a short vacation," hes returned to that place to resume her second year's work. Miss Kirkpatrick is" a daughter of Sunt, and Mrs. Kirkpatrick of this city. She re- turned by wav' of Seattle, the steamer "Alaskan." Belleville Schools Open The opening of the Belleville city schools Monday -brought an attendance somewhat greater than last ir.s tto numbering between 175 and 200- in th high school and about 400 in the grades, according to Supt. M.

G. Kirkpatrick. The school faculty is an exceptionally strong one, both- high school is composed of none but experienced teachers, some of whom are new ones this year. There "are" "teii. Teat'lfe 'rs iif 'the" and twelve, in the grades, a total of twenty-two.

The''faculty in the 'high school with M. G. Kirkpatrick as superni- 'tendent, comprise the following instructors: R. B. Ambrose, science and Mathematics; Myra B.

Scott, English; Grace L. Lyness, home economics; Grace Given, French ana nis- tory; Gladys A. Funk, Latin Normal Training; "William F. Orr, agriculture and Manual Training; Filter McStay, English; Lillie C. Wiser, history, physiology and reviews; Zora L.

Townsley, music supervisor music teacher, Ed Randall, Orchestra. F. Donaldson is principal of the grade school, grades seven and: eight; Ellen Rosenquist, seven and; eight; Pauline M. Shockey, seven and eight; Myrtle B. Thompson, grades Ifiive and six; Janet C.

Wells, grades five and six; Lawrence R. Mullikin, five and six; Jessie grade four; Mrs. Nettie Bowersqx, principal of the brick building, grade three; Anna M. Cole, grade three; Consuella Reed, grade two; Florence Lowe, grade one and two and FlorencS Nelson, grade one. Belleville Won One and The -Belleville League baseball team divided a double header last Sunday here with Scottsville, winning the first game 10 to 2 and losing the last 3 to 4.

Fisher pitched both games for Belleville and allowed only four hits in the first game and only three hits in the last game. He had excellent support in the first game his support in the second game. In the final-game Scottsville scored three runs in the first inning on one single and six errors, but the locals tied the score with two runs in their half of the first and one run in the third. Scott's error in the 1 ast inning of this game permitted the visitor's final score, which proved to be the'winning talley. Fisher struck out ten nien in the two games, to the two visiting pitchers' eight strikeouts.

by innings: First game. Scottsville .....7.100 010 4 10 Belleville 231 200 1 Score by innings: Second game Scottsville 300 000 3 4 Belleville 201 000 3 7 DEATHS William R. Wells Teacher's Association Meeting Supt. Jess Miley, State Superintend of Public Instruction of Kansas, addressed the county teacher's homecoming day in afternoon with quite large attends ance. A short program was-rendered in connection with the address, including a vocal' solo by Miss Eldred Belleville, Demonstration "The of School" by Miss Clara Melby and pupils of Superior School No.

1, discussion "School Discipline" by Miss Mayme Hawkins, Dist. 63, reading, Miss Lucile Crane, Leedom olf Belleville, discussion "The Social Life of ftie Rural School" by Miss Abbie Gayle Palmer and a vocal Garden of Happiness" by. Miss Jessie May Simms of Dist. 97. Bloodhounds Trail Burglars Bloodhounds were taken from Concordia to Kackley Tuesday in an cl- fort to trail burglars who Monday night broke into the postoffice building iforced the safe and stole in cash'.

Henry Johnson, postmaster-, also operates a small store in the building and of jewelry, flash lights and other stock were taken. Police officials also apprised of the robbery of creamery at and told to on the jookout for suspects ar.u to 'watch'-" for similar crimes in fmT vicinity. County has 3,666 Cars Republic to date automobiles numbering as against 3,459 last year, an increase if 207. One hundred and fifteen licenses were granted during the month of August, compared to sixty nine the same month last year. It Us believed that practicaly cars in -the county are licensed due to the fact that people generally are complying with the law, and the enforcing of this law by the county officers.

Norway League" Norway recently entertained the fourth annual district convention of- the Luther League at the Norway Lutheran "church, a three day meeting, with two hundred delegates and visitors present. There was a of sixty voices from Omaha, which assisted; local singers in preparing the convention. Band Music at the Fair An enjoyable feature at the fail was the band music so generously pro vided by the different bands, includ ing- the Courtand Community Banr 1 Cuba band and the Belleville band The Belleville band played Tuesda: arid Friday, the Courtland band bi Wednesday and the Cuba band Thurs day. William R. Wells, 52, former county treasurer and cashier of the Peonies NationalBank of this city, died at' an early hour Thursday morning from a complication, of diseases after ar.

illness-of some months, following a slight stroke of paralysis. Mr. Wells was one of the best known and'most ty. He was the only son of the late John F. an early day member, oi the board of county commissioners of this county.

His' mother. Mrs. Catherine followed her husband in death some years ago. Mr. Wells was the second former countv officer to die in the past few months, the other being Frank C.

Laws. The deceased for many'years was engaged in farming on the'bld'home of his parents, southwest of town, which he still owned at the time of his later became one of the leaders oOhe, Republican party in Republic county and for a time served as chairman for the Republican Central Committee. Following his serving as county treasurer for two terms. On his completion of his official duties he entered the banking business and was very successful, serving as cashier of the Peoples Bank of this city. For the last few-months, failing health prevented his being at his post of duty in the bank, although he continued as cashier of the institution until his death.

During the'World War he took a very active part in the various.drives for funds, as well as being vitally interested in the upbuilding-of the town and community. He was also in Sunday School and church work for a number of years, and at the time of his death was' 1 a member of the Methodist church here. William R. Wells, the son of Mr. and Mrs.

John F. Wells, born at Hellers Corners, Allen Indiana on May 0th, 1870. When lie was less than a year old his parents movod to Washington, Kansas. After a few months stay they moved on to Republic county, and took a homestead jiouthwpst oi Belleville. Here the boy jrrewjto manhood.

He him- sel of improvement. He lacked just a few weeks of.having completed the course in High School. His class was the second in the history of the school. 24th, 1892, he was married to Nellie Doctor. To them were born five children, Vern Farleev John Powrie; Janet and Olive Wells.

On December 2, 1922, he suffered a stroke which rendered him unconscious for several hours. However, in a few'weeks he rallied Ifrom this attack and returned to his. work. But before midsummer he was so weakened in strength that he was re-j quired to remain in bed a of the time. Each week brought its decline in on the morning of August.

30, 1923,. he quietly: Brother Wells and his wife um.w with" the Scotch Plains Presbyterian church a few years, after their marriage When they moved to Belleville i they united with the Methodist Episcopal church. He was devoted to the great work of the -church. He served faithfully as an. ofif icial member-for many years.

Always very liberal in all his'benefactions. His place at the hour of worship was seldom vacant. He was a member of the Masonic Order. The principles of this fraternity were well expressed in his life. 'Besides the family above mentioned he leaves a sister, Mrs.

W. of Belleville and five grandchildren. In ifriends he was exceedingly rien- and many hearts will be saddened by his home going. "Servant of God, well done! Thy glorious warfare's past; the battle's fought, the racers won, And thou art at last. The places of business were closed for the funeral Saturday afternoon, from the Methodist church, Rev.

L. Cutler officiating, with Masonic ceremon cemetery, where he was laid to rest. The funeral was one largest ever held in this city. Nels Bergstrom A sudden stroke 'of heart failure proved fatal to Nels Bergstrom, S2, resident of the Kackley neighborhood since 1882, who died at his homo in Beaver township, eight miles southwest this week. He had a ways been a strong vigorous and his death cameras a distinct shock to his many friends.

He was born in Sweden and when he first earhe to this country settled near Salina, Kansas, later moving to this survived by one W. Carlson and one -son, Oscar Bergstrom, both of Kackley. The funeral services were' con-: dlucted Friday aflfernoon from the Ada Lutheran ehurcr near Kackley, by the Pastor. Dr. E.

P. Olson with interment in Ada cemetery. MARRIAGES Stensaas-Gile The marriage of two of Norway township's well known young people Took place aTHie bride's home near on Thursday, -August 30, when Mr. Jens Srensiias of Concordia and Maudie E. Gile of Scandia were united in 'Wedlock by Pastor C.

E. Carpenter of the Scandia Methodist -presence-of immediate relatives and friends 'They are members df two of Norway township's prominent families and start out in life with'tho best prospects of a happy and prosperous life. We hope their prospects- may be realized during the years to come. Mauk-Shaffer A marriage of interest to Talmo and Wayne, was that of Mr. Chas.

O. Mauk of Concordia and Miss Minnie A of Wayne, which was at the office of and by Probate Judge VanNatta, Friday August 31. They are both well-known and have livedo in their respective communities a number of years, where they have many friends who will join in them the greatest of blessings on life's eventful journey. Axtell-Miller On September 1, Judge VanNatta performed a pretty wedding ceremony uniting in marriage Mr. Arthur H.

Axtell and Miss Gladys V. Miller, both of Mahaska. They are very highly respected young people of their home community, where it is 1 continue to make their home. Elliott Back At The Elliott' Hotel U. Elliott, known'throughout the middle west as one of the most success lul hotel- men in was remain out o-T the bote and has' resecured 'his hotel and May, to he was forced last spring to lease owing to failing health.

He retired at that time from the hotel business and has spent the lour months resting and regaining- his health and his love .1 or the business and Belleville hass him'-back to THE BIGGEST EVER Celebrate Silver Wadding A very pleasant and happy social event took place at the. Swedish Methodist church when the many friends of Mr." "arid Mrs. W. B. Gulifk -assembled for the purpose of manifesting their esttoir and assisting them to celebrate their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary.

Mr. and Mrs. Gulick were apprised of the aiffair only a few minutes before the party gathered and of course were much surprised, but quite delighted to see so enthusiastic a dem- In the church auditorium a short program was rendered. Mrs. Wires sang a solo and 'Mrs.

Walker and Mrs: Alexis sang a duet. Then the guests took "themselves to the seiv- vg where a bountiful lunch was served. One table was beautifully decorated, the centerpiece having a wedding cake thereon. Mr. and Mrs.

Gulick and daughter Katherine and a few of the guests were seated at this table. A canopy of hearts was suspended over the honor guests. C. E. Wymari acted as master of ceremonies.

He called on Rev. W. S. Baker and Adolph Nel- sdn" for- short speeches. Rev.

Clinton Cook presented Mr. and Mrs. Gulick with a memento off the occasion to which each responded with words of appreciation. Mr. and Mrs.

Gulick were married Mr. Gulick first came to Kansas from New York jn 1883 and became connected with the Gulick-Bulkley Mercantile Company in Scandia. He managed stores for the -company at Warwick, Hardy and Hill City. At Hill City he met a fine looking young friendship was maintained until he made a trip to Washington D. C.

where she attended an annual gathering of the National Teachers Association, subsequently went to visit-an aunt at Newark. Here the promises of love and the marriage "vows" were made. The following spring found Mr. and Mrs. Gulick in Scandia where they have- resided ever since.

About a year ago the disposed of their mercantile business here and are now making preparation to move to. 'Topeka. They have three exceptionally fine children, Charles W-, who is studying at Washburn college, Fred, who is working in the Santa Fe offices in Topeka, and Miss Katherine, who will take up work at Washburn lis soon as the family have located in Scandia Journalr i.w MT. and Mrs. Elliott have' made a wonderful success of.

the bus.U ness, in fact, in the past five years he has build up this hotel business until The Elliott Hotel is widely known throughout tht middle we-jt. Mr. Elliott has been- prominent in business in this city for a number of years and his business associates are glad that he is back again after his short absence, and especially to learn of his improved health. Mr. and Mrs.

H. E. Tilliny- hast will assist Mr. and Mrs. Elliott in the management of this important institution in our city.

Messrs. Dawson and May lejflt Sunday for Holtbn, Kansas, where they are planning short-vacation, not having yet decided just where they will locate, but it is generally understood that they will again enter the hotel business somewhere. '1'hese gentlemen and their families made numerous friends while here, wno were sorry to learn of. their leaving. Republic Man IMurdered in Chicago Harold Muth, the oldest soil of Clarence Muth, formerly of Republic, was recently murdered in Chicago, according to word reaching friends at that.place.

The young-man's grand Mr. M. Muth of Republic, received a telegram and also a letter teling of the-tragedy and the story as thus conveyed is as follows: Harold, who lives in Chicago, had the cushions and tools stolen from his car on Then on Monday when he was out riding his car broke down and he" took it to a garage. While the mechanics wereworking on the car be stepped outside the garage and two Polaeks jumped onto him and commenced beating Tiim up. Finally a bartender came out of building near with some heavy instrument and killed him.

These facts are verified by several eye witnesses and the three g-uilty persons are being held for investigation. So far as can be learned here no motive has been given for the crime. Fred Muth, his brother who lives in Republic, went to Chicago immediately upon receipt of the telegram. Harold was married but left no children. He was buried in Chicago.

Ottawa Man Electrocn The accidental electrocution of a young Ottawa county man, this week occurred when the electric lightning system got out df order at a small town hear Ottawa. It is believed that the main trasformer- at Ada burned out and developed a short about six o'clock for about to electric connections in their home- were shooting sparks and flames. Mr. White was in his, garage when he sparks and flames He apparently touched the wire while turning' off the switch which furnishes-juice to the-picture The current at Ada 'comes from the Markley plant at Bennington. Mr.

White leaves a wife and two children. -MrsrMarjrKvmoir The week of Mrs. Mary wife of a young farmer, residing on a farm between Munden and Cuba, from an attack of tuberculosis, was 3 very sad one an i brought sorrow family and many friends. She had lived in that community for'rt npmber years, Her husband and 'wo. small child ren, mot her: and- other; re 'Ejt 'jves and Jfri'encLi Check Artist at Washington The arrest of a man named.

Hall for a no fund cheek deal at Washington, Kansas, was in charge of a moving picture film being shown in Washington by the American Legion and got one of boys to cash a check on an Oklahoma -bank for $20, which -came back He was located in Lincoln, and brought back for trial. He also cashed another check for. $10 in Washington and this too came back a few days later. The man had straightened up the first, check and was released when word of the second check was known. Change in Joerg Case A'- change of venue, has been granted in the case of Fay Joerg, on the alleged charge of transporting liquor; which was to have, been heard in It will now be heard before Justice Morris of Randall, at the latter place in the near future, according late: reports.

Mrs. Joerg's home is in F.orhiqf o. Wonderful Tax Collec'fon Republic County," Kansas, has made what is probably the record of the state the collection of taxes, according to' County Treasurer Mary B. Ward, who. reports a 98 2-51 per cent collection, which is quite remarkable considering financial conditions.

They are better than last year. -Hanson Bound Over Lester Hanson, 18 year old Randall youth, charged with taking the Otis Collins Ford "roadster from this city sometime ago, and who was later- caught, at Norton, on returning for the car. which he had left in a local Norton garage, was given liminary hearing this week and bound over to the October term of the district court on a bond, which he gave and was released pending his trial. Plaster Cast) Instead of College man, about to enter college, has been bothered with in his nip which he called rheumatism. He was examined by specialists and an affliction of serious nature" was disclosed, and they advised him to rest, in bed with the afflicted parf in a plaster cast for several months, perhaps a year, that a cure may be accomplished.

Lad Burned With Acid Cecil Staley, a'Fairbury lad, who has been visiting in Washington, was badly burned recently with carbolic acid, while at the home his grandparents in the overturning of a bottle which was sitting on a shelf. He was badly burned about the face, peek and arms. The acid was being used as a disinfectd.n.t and the bottle was uncorked: Every- Number 4 Of Exhibits. Without a. doubt the greatest fair ever held Republic County, came to a elooo Friday night, at the close of-the North Central Kansas Free Gate Fair in Belleville.

The last day's a ttend-ance was considerably Than 10,000, the number estimated to have been present on Thursday. The Tues- 1 day and Wednesday, was also much greater than that of the same days of any fair, making it without question the greatest fair from an attendance standpointand every otiher standpoint. Over 1,000 hogs and an equal number of cattle, greatly eclipising the of any previous fair, were on exhibition, together with a good number horses, and the biggest poultry show ever seen in this section. Practically every breed, known to modern times were to be seTen at the big show, which was a remarkable one from every point of view, representing not only Republic and adjoining counties, but different parts of Kansas All the ex- 1 -officers of the North Central Kansas Free Fair for the treatment accorded them. The other departments, including the farm and garden, horticulture, 'floriculture, domestic economy, culinary, educational, art, and others seen at a general tfirst class fair, were to be seen on display-hero during the four days, and each department came in for its share of merited-praise from the many fair visitors who came for miles toj attend A11 of i shown the usual courtesies by both the judge and the fair management.

Especially entertaining and pleasing were the entertainment features put on by the Belleville Chamber of Commerce, aside from the fair proper which included runnings-races and base ball games the first three days and auto racing the last' day, all of which were especially thrilling and the, best lot of entertainment put on since the county fair system has, beet there were circus and vaudeville acts in front of the grand stand, which each day was overflowing by-enthusiastic crowds, intent on seeing what the management of this of the fair had to oflfer them. The officers of the fair are deserving of high compliments for the success of this year's event, having worked untiringly to bring it to a successful conclusion, and using printer's ink in advertising the event in the newspapers of this ind adjoining counties. The success of each year's fair brings more forcibly to the minds of each individual tax the wisdom of the free gate- fair idea, starting some four years ago and each year showing an in- creaing interest and reputation which is more than state wide brings the matter of providing more various exhibits, will likely be done before the next fair. The'auto races proved the greatest entertainment of the whole show, being greeted by the largest and most enthusiastic assemblage ever seen in a like event in the fifteen years of its -The first race -was -an exhibition by Ford cars in a three mile event, which was won by Fred Holtz of Belleville in "3:48 1-2. The second are was the stock car race, a five mile event, was on by another Belleville man, Chas.

Blosser in 7.4 1-2. The Durant entry driven by McCool threw a wheel on the seventh" Studebaker, driven by Charley Shephard of Scandia, was disabled on the third lap. Martin Blosser of Norway won second money in a Buick. The third race was the free If or all and was won by J. Mais in a Dodge, covering the tive mies in 5:51 1-2.

took second in a lfi valve Ford, and Sheets in a Chevrolet took third, a Chevrolet 1 won fourth place and a Ford special won Hogin Boy Run Over Joe Hogin. youngest son of Judge and Mrs. Hogin, had one of his "skbofer" Saturday evening in front of Lair's Garage this: cltyrTrnTBoy" "oas in jfrorit of the car withithe above result. Reece Tire Shop The Carl Reece Tire Shop in Scandia, was broken into a few evenings ago and about $2Q0 worth The theft: was made in the "arlv mbrnihe hours and at last ac -v counts the robbers have not been apprehended. Individnal Farm Exhibits at Fair nice individual farm, exhibits were shon afc the fair, indicating-no-small amunt-Qf-effort-upon- the part of the exhibitor, but a spirit co-operation as well.

Claud Bowersox of Belleville township- lection of 36 varities. Mrs. Earl VanAken of Freedom township took 'second with nearly as many varieties. Child Clinic Interesting An interesting" feature of the North Central Kansas Free Gate Fair this year was the Child Hygenic Clinic, department put on the American Red Cross aad the State Board of Health attracted many visitors and proved one of the most interesting features of the fair. Young Poultry Exhibi'w Johnnie eight year old son of Mr.

and Mrs. Chop of near Munden, was perhaps the-youngest poul- 1- Kansas Free Fair in Belleville, where he showed and took a prize on a pen of R. I. Red chickens. Find Counterfeiting Outfit A "complete coiinterf eiting oubfit was foundlat Colby while tiling at the Union; Pacific stock yards included, a dozen cast dollars.

The outfit was turned over to the sheriff and held until a shall arrived from Wichita..