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7 THE OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER "THE NEWSPAPER OF REPUBLIC COUNTY" LARGEST GUARANTEED CIRCULATION IN REPUBLIC COUNTY Eight Consolidations: The Belleville Telescope, Established "Belleville Freeman, Established 1878; The Munden Progress, Established 1905; The Munden Press, Established 1910- The Narka News Established ISM Tfc. Cuba Established 1885; The Hubbell Standard, Established 1891; The Norway News, BELLEVILLEy-REPUBLIC KANSAS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 1924 NUMBER TWENTY-TWO COOUDGE ECONOMY PLAN No Expansion of Federal Must Keep' In Limits Washington, Jan Coolidge added two new planks -to the administration platform of governmental economy today in an address at the semi-annual meeting "of federal executive officers comprising the business organization, of He will permit'no'expansion hereafter of the system of the federal to state governments and will countenance no incurring of obligations by federal agencies in excess of their annual appropriations except in extreme circumstances. The president, who with Director Lord reviewed the administration's management cf the government's" affairs since the meeting last June, touched only lightly on the subject of. reduction, pointing merely 1 to the relationship existing between economy in federal ex- and the resultant decrease in revenues required. He told the "thousand or more officials that to crease the tax burden was to disregard the general welfare and held up tax reduction as the means of enlarging "the reward of everyone who toils." There can be no deviation from the economy program, Mr.

Coolidge as- and he called upon all spending agencies of the government to their efficiency 1 and curb the outgo at every turn. Jb a 'Mr. Coolidge continued. "You have that there can be and there is a business organization of the government. With the easing of the time is at hand when we shall decide whether a business is to.

continue or whether our government is to lapse into the old unbusinesslike and wasteful extravagance. As for me, I am for There is scarcely an economic ill anywhere in our country that cannot be traced directly or indirectly to high, taxes. To increase that burden is to disregard the general- welfare. Through constructive economy, to decrease taxes is to enlarge the reward of everyone who toils. "I say to you frankly that except where specifically I will not countenance the incurring of obligations in excess of these appropriations.

I am equally frank in saying to that I do not look with favor upon the practice of asking for addi MARRIAGES Gray-Koryta On Wednesday," January 23vd, Wm. J. Gray and Kalyxta Koryta of Wilder, were manned at the office of and by Judge H. H. VanNatta.

Proctor-Keim Judge VanNatta on Saturday, January 26th, performed a marriage ceremony which-united in the holy bonds of wedlock John A. Proctor, of Kansas City, and Bessie M. Keim of Davenport, Nebr. Hnsselbring-Moran Judge VanNatta, on Wednesday, January 23rd, again had the pleasure of performing the wedding ceremony another Nebrapka couple, Albeit Hasselbring of Belvidere and Anastasia of Alexandria. Heastan-Fish The marriage of Herman J.

Heastan and Nellie Fish, both of Gresham, was solemnized at the office of and by Judge VanNatta on Thursday, January 24th. They will likely Continue to make their home in Gresham. tional funds for the in progress 'These later requests, commonly known as supplemental estimates, may be justified occasionally to meet real emergencies or contingencies arising -after the budget has been sent to Congress, or to meet obligations authorized by law. It is only in cases such ras these that the chief executive will favorably. -consider the transmission to congress of "We are all the servants of the people of this nation.

When representing the people has appropriated funds with which to carry on the business of our government, we must our operations within the limit these funds. We have neither the authority nor the right to incur obligations beyond such limits. On the hand', our plain duty is to make tevery possible effort to effect some savings funds. "I take thb occasion- to state that I have given much thought to the of federal 'subsidies to state governments. The, federal appropri- for such subsidies cover a wide They afford 'ampls precedent for unlimited expansion.

I say to you, however, that gram of the chief executive does not contemplate expansion of these sub-" My policy in this matter is; not predicated- alone on the drain which subsidies-make on the national treasury. This of itself is sufficient for cPncern. But I am fearful that this broadening of the field -of government lactivities is detrimental both to the" federal government and federal operations isHmpaired as their scope is unduly enlarged. Efficiency of the state government? are lowered as they relinquish and turn over to the federal government which are rightfully theirs." Mr. Coolidge 'Lord amplified the the first time since the business ganization of the government" was formed by president Harding, it was able to meet with no deficit indicated for the year.

The surplus for the current fiscal year, he "said, promises to exceed $300,000,000 mid he attributed this satisfactory showing to the joint efforts of the legislative and executive branches of government to Clyde to Have Get Together.Meet Clyde Chamber of Commerce and farmers of the will hold a "big get-together meeting on Tuesday evening, February 5th, to discuss better farming, better milk cows and the building un of the dairy business. A will be present from the state Agricultural college. Also Mr. a fanner and brome grass expert, and Mr. Smith, county agent of county.

A big dinner will' fea- ture the occasion. 'Spelling Contests in Republic County A series of local spelling contests in schools-ofr the-countyac- to. MissiMairyJansky, -county superintendent, will be this, spring, determine and select delegates to 'the state spelling contest to be held during the state fair in. Topeka this fall; Berry-Ha Mr. Walter E.

Berry, of Rydal and Miss Ruby of Scandia were united in marriage at Nelson, February 14, 1923 by Judge E. D. Brown. They have just recently announced it to their many friends. These young people are" well known in their respective communities.

The bride, an estimable young lady, is a daughter of Mr. and Thomas Hay of Scandia township, an young farmer, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F.

Berry, of Rydal. They will be at home with the groom's mother, south of Rydal. They have the best wishes of a host of friends for a long happy and prosperous married life. Llovd Miller Co. Engineer Lloyd R.

Miller, oldest son of A. Q. and for some time resident engineer on the Meridian Highway, "with headquarters at Minneapolis, has lately been chosen as county engineer in Ottawa county. Mr. Miller, a graduate of Kansas State Agricultural had a number of years experience on federal aid projects on the Meriadian Highway in Ottawa county, was also employed for a time in the State Engineers office in his" new official duties.

Lloyd's many Belleville friends will be glad to learn of his appointment and will wish him continued success in his chosen work. SOCIAL HAPPENINGS Mrs. P. W. Pierson was hostess to represented by a purchase of a ticket the Monday Night Bridge Club at her to this play as the proceeds are for home, 1605 Eighteenth street, Monday the hospital.

Let's all go! evening. After a pleasant evening spent at cards the hostess served a delicious lunch. Mre. J. E.

Gates entertained about The Intermediate department of-the Methodist Sunday school enjoyed a social time last Thursday evening at a taffy pull. The basement of the a dozen ladies at dinner Tuesday in church was turned over to the young honor of her mother, Mre. English's people and judging from the merri- eighty-second birthday. The guests meht it was a successful affair. About spent' a very pleasant afternoon with thirty members and, teachers of the de- Mrs.

English who is spending the win- partiPent were present. Games of ter with her daughter. I various kinds were played and I reshments consisting of pop com and The 1920 Bridge Club met Friday candy were" served. Mr. George evening January 25, at the home of Bushby has charge of this department Mr.

and Mrs. Dana Bramwell, Jr. an Miss Helen Cutler, Miss Velma Mr. George. Fulcomer won the prize Smahel and Miss Edith ewis are for high score.

Guests other than teachers, members of the club were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blosser and Miss Lucfle Griffin. I Mrs. C.

P. Carstensen was hostess tot the ladies of Chapter B. M. P. E.O.

The last meeting of the D. W. Cluo Thursday afternoon at the home of was held with Mrs. Cora Saip as hos- Mrs. D.

D. Br 1814 street, tess. Owing to bad roads and dis- After the routine business was disagreeable weather, only seven members pos ed of Miss Louise Carstensen, Mrs. were present, but a very enjoyable time w. H.

Bobbenhouse and Mrs. W. F. was spent mneedjewqrk. and en aV e-some -comparisons-between patibn.

The next meeting will be with the seven natural wonders of the world; Mrs. Alta Smith. All members are and seven man made wonders of the requested to be present. The Baptist Clock met at the home of Mrs. Henry Smith on Thursday afternoon, January 24th.

The afternoon was spent in hemming i napkins and tray cloths to be sent to the Sunset Home at Concordia. The hostess assisted. Kansas Day in "Republic County Kansas and McKinley Day was appropriately but quietly celebrated in Bellnville and Republic In this city the celebration was marked with a iblaze of national colors about public square, the uniform, gystem of street decoration being used for the first time, whereby flags of uniform supported on uniform poles were placed in front of each business house and about the court house park, making a mosJD schools both of this and other cities 'of this section, and many of the rural schools gave appropriate programs during the day in celebration of the sixty- second birthday of the state. An American: Legion Play We have been notified that the American Legion city is going to produce one best home talent shows seen in this city for a long time. The show is something entirely new and different and, we understand the Post is going to considerable expense to make this an entertainment to be long 'Among other things unusual in home production will be special scenery use! throughout the entire show.

Watch this paper for further developments. School Inovation at Republic A new school inovation known as the "hospital class," has been introduced in the Republic City' schools. -Students who are tardy make up time in the hospital class, "also any who have failed in any recitation during the day, will be required to remain for an Tsession -aivdiiYtrke up the workfin whicF they are deficient. organized last year and was found beneficial in correcting bad habits and deficiencies. Choral Society Formed at Scandia A Choral- Society has been' the" direction of Mrs.

Baker, director of music in the city schools. Mrs. Ralph Walker was elected president and Miss Blanche Haggman as secretary and tieasurei'. An attempt will be made to interest the local singers in the idea with the view, of putting on a community sing or musical entertainment later in the season. Jorgensen, Mrs.

N. V. Myers and Mrs. O. C.

Rynearson served a dainty lunch. About thirty friends of: Mrs. Rose Christie gave her a most delightful surprise shower Tuesday afternoon at her home three miles south of Rydal. Several ladies went out from Belleville to join the in making the shower the pleasant affair it was. Each lady contributed to the lunch which was served during the afternoon.

A leat) year party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Seven- dofske, Monday evening, January 28, this being Mrs. Sevendofske's birthday. About 35 were present.

The evening was spent in dancing after which Mrs. "'Marsh served a delicious lunch. At a late hour all departed wishing Mrs. Seven- dofske many more birthdays. The Cheerful Club met January 24, with Mrs.

Edna Strong as hostess. On" ancient world. These were presented in an exceedingly interesting manner and those present felt they had spent a most profitable afternoon, noon. Mrs. Carstensen was assisted by Mrs.

W. H. Dutton in serving a delicious two course lunch. Chapel "exercisesat the high school last Thursday was an interesting one to the students and patrons as well. The main feature was a debate between the Delphian and Philo- societies and was creditably presented by the speakers on both The question was, "Resolved that there should be an educational requirement for suffrage." The Philos arguing on the affirmative with Carl Yost, Gwendolin Gregg and Lucile Crane as speakers, while Dorothy Fitzgerald, Tony Vanous and Ulene Leedom speaking on the negative.

The judges, Mrs. Cutler, Rev, Alverson and Rev. Harris decided in favor of the negative, presented by the Delr phians. The Athenian Society at the high- school staged a unique program in the Auditorium last Thursday night It was a burlesque of many advertisements seen in the current, publications, eachimember.of the society appearing, dressed as the trade mark of various advertisers. Among them were the ever present "Gold Dust Twins," "Cli- mixi" Campbell's Soup," "Corn Flakes" "Sun Maid Raisins." The old fashioned town crier was in evidence compared with the radio of today.

The old-fashioned doctor who bled his patient and the modern surgeon, sports and music, old and new, schools i old and new, electricity and its modern uses. Altogether it made a program -'of-interest-and-ehtertainment for all. The. proceeds of the evening will be used by the society for school interests. account of badly dtrifted roads and sickness there were only nine members present.

After the business meeting the rest of the afternoon was spent in needle work and conversation. The next meeting will be Wednesday, February 6, with Mrs. John Newbauer. Everyone bring thimbles and darning needles. The Intermediate class of boys of the Methodist church "ing party Tuesday evening en the Woodward pond two miles southwest of town.

While the ice was as fine condition for skating as the boys hoped, they had a good time skating, roasting marshmallows and frying beafsteak around the camp to the members of the Presby fire. The party numbered eight, church to meet Rev. and Mrs. eroned by Coyt Noble, teacher of the Alverson and their family, class. After an informal reception each guest was given a card with the name Miss Gladys Funk was hostpss Sat- of a month on it.

Mrsr urday evening at the home of well announced-the placards of the Mrs. Jellison' on Twentieth street, months which were placed about the During the evening the announcement house and at a given time each group was made of the approaching marriage of Miss Funk John Black "to take "lac5T spring. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. R.

B. Ambrose, Misses Given, Lyness, Townsley, Scott, -MeStay, Wiser Ward, Messrs Cosand. Payne, Black, Chas. Beymei- andMiliken. Delicious lunch was- served The hospitable home of Mr.

and Mrs. Armstrong'was open Friday eve- DEATHS George Conn George Oonn died at the county home Saturday, aged fifty He is a stranger here but has a brother living at Delphos, who came to claim the body. Irvin Webb News just received here by relatives tells of the' death at Jamestown, of Irvin Webb, a former well known old time citizen of Belleville, and cousin of E. D. Hall, commonly known as "Bud Hall, of this place.

Mr. Webb was a middle aged man, and lived here for some time, before going to Jamestown, His death was caused by paralysis. Roy Haney Roy Haney, a former Belleville barber, and a son of Mr. and Mrs. D.

A. Haney, well known citizen of Norway township, died in the hospital at-Topeka Sunday, according to a message received by his parents. Mr. Haney, some years ago was dangerously injured in an automobile accident in Colorado and-his-mind was permanently affected. He was taken to the state hospital in Topeka last summer for treatment.

He jwas well knmvn. in Republic where the family has resided for years. He is survived by a wife, several children, his par- fents, several brothers and a wide circle of friendsT The Methodist-Wheel--has arranged an entertainment "which will be given two nights next week, Thursday and Friday. It is a musical comedy "and ls-guaranteeoytornrake. you forget your, to see that no lady dined with her own troubles-for-a while-at-least.

"Molly; I husband. Mrs. II. D. The Girl of the Hour," is full assistants, Mrs.

Rissler, Mrs. Harry James Jeardoe James H. Jeardoe for the past sixteen years a resident of Concordia, died Friday evening after a long illness ol heart was a veteran of the Spanish-American war served one year and six months in the Philippine Islands. He was born October 29, 1873 in Plattsville, and came to Kansas when a small boy. He spent a great share of his life in Hollis, coming from there to Concordia.

He was married Nov. 17, 1902, to Miss Mabel Fick at Marys- and; Mrs. Jeardoe and four sons Harry Orley, Ralph and Archie, who are all at home, survive him. He is also survived by six sisters, Mrs. Bertha Argil! and Mrs.

Ida Hughes of Salina, Mrs. Lottie Hetler of Hering- lon, Mrs. Hattie Vincent of Colorado, Mrs. Delia Lundblade of Manhattan, Mrs'. Gertie Emery of Idaho, and a brother, Frank Jeardoe, of Wisconsin.

Funeral -services -are to" be held Monday afternoon at the residence. Rev. B. C. Eustler of the Uuit- ed Brethren church will have charge of the services and burial will be in Pleasant Hill He was a nephew of Mrs.

Sol Moshier of this place. At the Majestic This Week The Majestic is celebrating Fox week, this week cpmmemorating the twentieth year that the Fox Film Corporation has been' in business. The plays this week are all of out door type, and the first one was Tom Mix in "The Lone Star Ranger." Thursday and Friday's show will be Buck Jones iri "The Boss of Camp 4," and the week will be completed with William Farnum in "The Gunfighter," a tec-reaching Western of the cattle country. "The Cheat," on of the most sen sational dramas that "has -yet reached the screen is booked for next week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (Poli Negri, the famous Polish-actress that made such arhit in "Passion" a couple of years ago is the female star, while Jack Holt has the role as her husband and Charles DeRoche has the job T)f being Holt's foil. This is a very strong drama of the type similar, in only a comparative way to "The Woman Thou Gavest Me," which was shown at Majestic Christmas week.

It is one. of Paramouiits best productions and will not be shown elsewhere in this-section this year. 0 Zahe Grey's next attraction will be "The Last Man;" and will be shown during Februaiyv It is the only West- the dining room. Because of. leap' ern picture that, was ever shown at year, Mrs.

Ed Ahrens and Mrs. D. the Newman theatre, in-Kansas Another Cecil B. DfiMjlle. produnr tion will be "Fools and is ICE PLANT IMPROVEMENTS New Addition Being Cold Storage Plant Next -Year should fmd their place arid be given ten minutes to, plan their picture.

Mrs. Alverson, Mrs. -K-a-mp and Mr. Alverson were appointed official judges and after much deliberation, the third, second and were awarded to the months November, June and February. The prizes were large boxes of home made candy.

The guests were then invited into Bramwell were appointed "watch dogs" amusing situations and envploys a large number of characters which will be plaved by.local young and old people. Every home in town should be Smith, "Mrs; Sonenson and Mrs. Crane served a delicious This proved Successful parties the season. New Lutheran Pastor at Scandia Tha Scandiia Lutheran church as their-pastor, the Rev. Charles Pehrson, Of Clay Center, who will take up the work in his new field about the first of April, The Rev.

C. F. Greneve who has retired frorii the ministry has been: supplying the charge as pastor since the resignation of the Rev, J. J. Richards, who was called to the church at-White City some time ago.

Courtland Girl Hurt in Boulder Miss Amanda a' former Courtland young lady, now of jvasrecehtly run into by, an automobile and ribs broken, and was "otherwise badly bruised. Relatives from Firo -Takes 134-Livcs-in 1923 Topeka, January iire 131 Kansans during 1923 has served to create the greatest demand for some procedure in the conservation of human' life the state has ever faced, declared -Elmer E. Scott, state fire ma-rshell as he discussed plans for improved methods of fire prevention during the remaining months of the new year. N.O.W—that—wo—ha-ve—pa-rt-ially—recov­ ered from the rude shock such an enormous sacrifice gave us following complication of vital-, statistics on death by'fire in the state for a. twelve-months period, we must devote our efforts to thinking out more "approved methods of prevention that will preclude recurrence of "the fatalities past year, observes the fire marshall.

"It is a lamentable picture to contemplate year resulting from the. efforts to'start fire with kerosene and warns the state that this inexcusable practice was tha agency that killed' more individuals than any half dozen listed as accidental fires. That Kansans still are of their old habits of carelessness is evidenced by-the fact that there were S50 dwelling fires during the year, entailing a monetary loss of destroyed to house a city of nearly 10,000 persons. Most of these fires were started from defective flues and chimneys and from burning soot falling on shingle roofs. Both causes may.be removed with individual expense, Mr, Scott points out.

bonked-for "Pioneer Trails," a big western production that rivals the "Covered Wagon," in splendor and Western lore "of weeks. Farmers Union Elects Officers At the annual meeting-of-the-stock- the snuffing out in a single year of holders of the Fanners Union Store, on a "sufficient number of lives to -late- a As this department views the situation, all the agencies in the state for fire prevention. are exerting their--constant efforts; so it must be up to the population as large 7 Courtland i ok mc ns larae I who were as getting along as well as can be If reS-enaetmerit of the 1923 succe pected. Wednesday, January 23rd, L. F.

Cory, E. E. Bowersox and J. M. Williams were ejected members of the Board of Directors'.

Monday, January 28th the JBoardf organized with the following at iOc, Now is the time to buy-clothes pins Duckwall's Variety Store at 50 for Williams, vice premdent R. M. Glenn, sion of tragedies is to be prevented J. M. treasurer.

this year. Ave must all in mighty and.defensive union:" Mrs. R. E. McTaggart has been ill i Mr.

'Scott calls particular attention for severaLdays at her home on Eight- to the large number of deaths-lasfc-eenth-street. Gives Book to School Library An interesting volume entitled Women of Colorado," has been presented to the Belleville high school library by J. N. Counter of Brighton, Colo, bound in imitation morroco and printed on book paper. The book contains pictures of several hundred women and an account of each one's work or part in making Colorado' the progressive state it is today.

Among these a page services-in building citizenship. Mrs. Counter taught in the Belle- yille schools before her marriage and will be remembered as Miss Tucker. Because she holds her years of service here in such fond remembrance she preents this book, through her Perry, as a token of enduring interest in and loyalty to the Belleville schools. To Stage Home Talent Play Dramatic F.

Hicks, several 150 characters, including old and young, for a home talent play to be given the first week in February, under the auspices The Belleville Ice Company, of which T. W. Teaver, of this city is general manager, and is also financially interested in the company, together with AlbertCaughey of, Deshler, are doubling the present capacity of the institution by the erection of a 20x40 addition to the east of the present structure, to house the new 50 horse power Fairbanks-Morse, Semui Viecel engine which they have purchased "and are 1 installing in. the plant, giving the same the total horse power capacity of 87V2 horse power, and an ice production output of twenty tons every jtwenty-four hours, besides a ten ton refrigerator supply for cold storage. The.

company also contemplates the erection of a cold storage building next falL --The Belleville Ice company was organized about two years ago with Albert Caughey as the original owner and the present building was completed and began business June, 1922 and has been a decided success ever since the beginning. Since Mr. Teaver took charge about a year ago the business has been even more successful as he has had years of experience in the making of ice and the plant here was fortunate in securing such a (valuable man as manager. With the assistance of George Sanford as assistant, the has outgrown-the present building and facilities, hence the new build- ling, improvements and equipment will double their capacity and will make Belleville a first class ice plant ire every respect. The contemplated cold storage plant which the company plans to add to- the business will be much needed improvement to the city and will fill a long felt- want.

Belleville can congratulate itself on having such enterprising men at the head of this business institution'as they understand the thoroughly and under Mr. Teaver's direction have been furnishing ice of the very best quality since the pipe-line was put in from the well at the edse of town last'spring. -Raid Woman's Home in Washington Washington county officers recently raided the home of Mrs. Anna Mabigr two blocks north of the Missouri Pacific at Washington. The raid was- under a search warrant.

A quart of corn whisky, and a nearly empty- bottle of extract of orange, commonly- called orange peel, was found in the cuphoard. The woman was custody by the officers for having liquor in her possession and maintaining a nuisance. She was later released on furnishing $500 bond for her appearance for trial at the March term district court. New Rotary Club at Clay Center Clay Center has lately organized a Rotary Club for which a state charter has already been received. The opening of thei club was celebrated with a banquet attended by seventy-fire out of town guests and a large number of local business from the Rotary Club at Holton, Salina, Concordia, Manhattan," Marysville, Topeka and Abilene, together with Allien street, a distinguished guest from the 1 District of.

Columbia and the National Rotary Club. Cawker "Pill" Venders Arrested Val Malek and Frank Hutchinson, Cawker City men, were recently arres-- cigarettes in their possession and each-paida fine of $50 while C. J. Thull, another Cawker man, paid! a $25 having papers iri his possession. -This followed the visit of cigarette 'spotters" to the place.

Smith Center Legion Gives The Smith. Center American Legion gave a three-act farce comedy entitled The Truth," which was presented at the auditorium bv Vanity Fair Community Playeira, on Thursday and Friday, January 24-25. Orchestra between of Kansas Surfeited here with, beauty, and the Bornlin from a thousand gardens and orchards of orange bloom; Awed by the silent mountains.stunned' by the breakers roar, restless ocean pounding and tug. ging away at the I lie on the warm sand beach and hear, above the cry of the sea, The voice of the prairie calling, me! Sweeter to me than the salt' fragrance of summer rains, my heart than these mighty hills are the wind-swept Kansas plains. ladies aid organization, for the benefit of the Belleville Methodist hospital.

Special Saturday Only All winter Underwear one-half price not all sizes. Variety Store. 1 Dearer the sight of a shy wild rose, by "the roadside's dusty way, Than all the splendor of poppy fields ablaze in the sun of May. Gay as the bold poinsetta is, and tlia burden of pepper trees, The sunfioweiy-tauny and gold and brown, is richer to me than these. And rising ever above the song of the hoarse insistent sea.

The voice of the prairie calling, Calling Jp me! Kansas, beloved today in an alien land, Your'sjs the name I have idly traced with a bit of wood The name, that flung from a scornful lip, will The name that is graven, hard and deep, on the core of my loyal heart. Oh, higher, clearer and stronger than the boom of the savage sea, The voice of the prairie calling, Calling to me! M. Clark..