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SIXTEEN SECTION THE OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER THE NEWSPAPER OF REPUBLIC COUNTY' LARGEST GUARANTEED CIRCULATION IN REPUBLIC COUNTY Eight Consolidations: The Belleville Telescope, Established 1870; The Belleville Freeman, Established 1878; The Munden Progress, Established 1905; The Munden Press, Established 1910; The Narka News, Established 1883; The Cuba Daylight, Established 1885; The Hubbell Standard, Established 1891; The Norway News, Established 1919. VOLUME FIFTY-FOUR BELLEVILLE, REPUBLIC KANSAS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY; 28, 1924 NUMBER TWENTY-SIX BELLEVILLE'S FIFTEEN DAY COMMUNITY SALES, MARCH 1st TO 15th INCLUSIVE DISTRICT COURT NEWS jLast Week Of February Term One The last week of the February term 'iof the district court has been busy and the remaining cases ready for are being disposed of as quickly as posisble in order that the judge, Mr. Hogin and stenographer Perry, may 'be able to go to Washington to begin the March term of court at that our report the following proceedings have been had in the district court: In the foreclosure of the State of Kansas vs. 0. Janeiiyay, the defendant was sentenced to one year in the county jail, while in those of the State vs.

Clair and Loren Davis, for violation of the prohibitory law, each "of the defendants were fined $500 and were sentenced and began serving a six month term in the county jail. A decision in favor of the defendant "was rendered in the recovery case of the Farmers State Bank of Cuba, Kansas, vs. Harry Kennedy, while the foreclosure of lien case of McBee- Ladewich'Company Jerry Svoboda pending. The recovery of money case of State Bank of Cuba vs. John McDonald, was being heard by the court Tuesday and Wednesday and it is likely the case will be decided soon.

The case of C. E. Stone, vs. E. C.

Preble, et al, for partition, was continued for the term. The defendants were allowed five 'days in which to plead in the recovery of Henrich Chemical vs. Ar- W. A. Carpenter.

A divorce was granted in the case of Ida -E. -Snyder vs, Albert Snyder, while a confirmation of sale was allowed in the case ofithc Citizens State Bank vs. Clarence Boylan, et al, and the quieting title Frances L. iStover, et-al, vs. Agricultural Society corporation, was continued-for service and the quiet title case of W.

F. Mathis vs. Julius Skauv et al, a pUimtiff. The damage case of McChesney vs. J.

J. et al, is pending on the. motion of Mrs. Elliott to be made party to the case, the damage case of Wm. Kirchloof vs.

The Republic County Mutual, Fire was continued for the was also ifrom the Supreme count of Louisa as administrator of the estate of Louis Goodyear, deceased vs. Jamies C. Davis, Director General, as Agent, Appelle, was continued for the term. The quiet title case of John W. Chadd vs.

The Unknown Heirs, of C. B. Kilmer, deceased, resulted in a judgment for the plaintiff. The case of Millie Kesl vs. Kansas Power Company was settled but court with a liberal judgment in favor of the plaintiff.

CHANGE IN HIGHWAY A change in the Pikes Peak Ocean to Ocean Highway, between Smith Center" and Mankatq, has been authorized by the State'Highway two dangerous rail- jroad crossings will be eliminated and definitely settles the route-to be taken by the highway. The state outhor- ities order that it, lead out of Mankato straight west to the north end of Main street in Smith Center, thence and first dailroad (crossing out of Smith Center. The route, as leaves Lebanon, a mile and a half to the north and Bell- t'aire, a mile. The- will be entirely along the north side of the railroad track "for a mile and a half. 'To do this, some land will either have to be bought or condemned, but the, Rock Island railroad will bear one half of the bill of expense.

Oneof the eliminated, is on Main street, Smith Center, one of the most dan- feerous in Smith county, owing to the ARREST H. H. AND P. COLLINS H. H.

of-the Republic 'County Mutual Fire Insurance of this city and his son P. H. Collins, proprietor of the Republic Hotel in this city, were arrested Tuesday afternoon on a complaint filed by William A. Smith, assistant attorney general of Kansas, and were arraigned in district-Court before Judge John C. Hogin, to answer charges of violating the prohibitory law.

H. H. Rollins was charged with four counts and P. H. Covins They were released on bonds fixed at $400 for H.

H. Collins arid $500 for May term the district court. Mrs. C. WilberUof this city, has thanks for a payment on subscription, Monday evening to place their paper in for a year in advance.

The G. W. Collins Son Implement place of -business -Tuesday, drew a large crowd from -all parts "brought good prices. Grant Thompson is driving the express wagon in the absence of Mr. Stephenson, the regular driver, who Is taking a Frank Young of attending' to business matters in Tuesday.

"THE WOLF" MARCH 6-7 "The Wolf" will be given at the Majestic Thea.tre next Thursday day, March 6 and 7, under the auspices of the American Legion. ran-Onusual chord when he wrote his' New York success, "The Wjolf." The stage world is flooded with cheap melodrama and impossible situations but here is a play that represents a cross section from life strange and "uncultured world. Laid in-the-Canadian woods, the, characters' and dialogue reflect a ruggedness that is too artistic to be Blood and Thunder, but does not lack in life and thrilling Railroad bunder," come to the North land to do the pioneer work for a proposed railroad, and has taken up quarters with Andrew Mc Tavish, and his pretty daughter Hilda, McTavish has unfortunately formed Ja prejudice against the whole femi- sex, and his hatred has centered on his own that when McDonald offers to take the daughter to New York with him to leave her with his mother, McTavish readily consents. Jules Baubien, a French Canadian of good family goodness of McDonaM's and when he learns that McDonald is the man who betrayed his (Jules') sister he resolves to tell Hilda of his love fand prevent McDonald from carrying out his plan. This terminates in a bitter scene, in which Baubien takes the girl away from McTavish'S home, arid starts with her to Montreal.

Being followed by McDonald, he sends Hilda on with Batiste, his friend and awaits McDonald at the portage. The arrival of McDonald and the desperate fight in the dark are more dramatic than anything you have seen in ending is as' it is play is being presented by the best local talent in the city under the auspices of the American Legion and coached bv R. B. Ambrose. REVIVAL PLANS COMING FINE The plans for the approaching month's Rose tabernacle meeting in Belleville, Monday, March 14, are coming on in fine style.

At the day-mirning- Baptist people, who for different sons, were yet undecided as to taking part, by a vote of the congregation, decided to co-operate with the otheii churches in the coming evangelistic effort, which is not only to be of local imany from other sections and towns this and adjoining counties. The-prejiminary plans for the meeting, as stated above, are moving forward in a manner that promises great and it is hoped, lasting benefit to the entire community, and the church people others are! looking forward to the coming of Evangelist and Mrs. Rose, and their singer, and it will be well for everyone to get ready, not Only by prayer and' meditations, but by telljing your friends of the meetings and inviting them to attend as and regularly as possible. REPUBLIC CO. FARMERS UNION The Republic Union Will hold-its-first-quarterly meeting at Courtlarid, Kansas, Wednesday, March 5, at 12 o'clock sharp Besides the regular business the state delegate "will make his report and Bro.

O. M. Lippert, director of the Kansas Farmers Union, and one of the organizers of the "Kansas Co-operative Wheat Marketing Association" will address the MARRIAGES EASTER FULLTON Two of Jewell county's young married in Belleville on Friday, February 22, by Judge Van Natta in the persons of Mr A Clair T. Easter, of Randall and Miss Fern C. Fullton, of Mankato.

Judge Van Natta on February 20, performed a pretty wedding ceremony, uniting Mr. Carl Engle and Miss Grace E. Otney, both of Hebron, where they will to make their 'home. Mr. Ludmer Aksamit, of Hallanner, and Miss Helen M.

Nared of Dorchester, were married by Judge Van Natta at his office in the court house on Thursday, February 21. DEATHS WILLHOFT On Tuesday, February 26, Mr Leon ard P. Strasburg, of Polk, was! nefghbOT and a "friend. married to Miss Esther A. Willhoft, greatly missed by a host of friends of Central City, Probate hom he has made during his rest AARON BOYES Aaron Boyes was born in Yorkshire England.

August 9th, 1846. He came to America in April 1868, locating at Geneva, N. Y. 'He came to Kansas in 1870 and took up a homestead in dom'township, 4 miles north of Belleville, Republic county. came-to El dorado in 1916, where he resided until hisr occurred thei morning of February 21st, 1924, following an illness of several weeks.

He was 77 years, 7 months and 12 days of age. He made his home with his niece, Mrs. J. B. Presson, oldest daughter of R.

H. Boyes, Belleville, Kansas. He is survived by one brother, R. H. Boyes, of Belleville, and three sisters all of whom live in England, also by a number of nieces and nephews.

The deceased was of modest, retiring nature, loved by all who knew him, gentle patient in suffering, always thinking of others before himself. A man whose word was as good as his oath, honest and sincere in all his dealings. A good) He will Van Natta, tying the- nuptial at his office in the court house. knot A marriage license was issued on iSaturday, February 23rd, by Judge Van Natta to Mr. Henry Boden and Miss Wilhemine Zwalljinne, both of Byron, and they were after-' wards man-led and will likely continue to make Byron their home.

The hearts of two more Nebraska February 23rd. by Pastor Becker of Chester, in the marriage on that date of Mi-. Carl W. Schmutzer, of Chester, Bliss Matilda N. Schoof, of De.shler, who had 'previously been licensed to wed by Judge Van Natta in Belleville.

A LM Mr. Reuben Malmstrom and Miss Nellie Crawford of Clay Center, Nebr dence in El Dorado as well as by his immediate family to whom he was greatly attached. He will always be Vemembered with kind and loving remembrance The funeral was conducted Monday, p. from the Belleville M. E.

church, Pastor Cutler qffiaiat- ing with burial in the Belleville cemetery. WILLIAM .1. GOBLE William' J. Goble was born in Kentucky on May 12th, 1850, and departed this life suddenly at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Byron Sells, at Abi lene, Kansas, on February 17th, .1924, at the age of 73 years, 9 months and 5 days.

In the year 1875 he was united in marriage with-, Rebecca -Burchett, to which union one child was born, Minnie A. Goble, now Mrs. W. D. Vance of Belleville, Kansas.

His wife preceded him! in death early in the year 1876. Later and on 15th day of Jan- uaryj-1885, he iff marriage BUYS JEWELRY BUSINESS Elmer Fry Son, jewelers and optometrists in Belleville since 1884, last week purchased the Harley L. Pierce Jewelry store, including the building, and immediately they disposed of the building to J. Leslie Reed and Sanford, druggists. Elmer Fry Son a jewelry auctioneer to sell the jewelry stocks of both jewelry this auction beginning Saturday afternoon, March 1st.

We understand that they expect to move what stock isn't sold during this auction into their building just north of the Pierce store where, they expect to make extensive Improvements, including a modern new front. J. Leslie Reed will completely overhaul the Pierce building. He build the building on back ot the alley, making a basement beneath. expects to put in a new tile floor through the greater part of the building and install a new modern front.

As soon as the building is completed, it is Mr. Reed's intentions to move the drug business of Reed Sanford into these new quarters. These improvements on the west side, together with the new building pontemplated on vthe fire site will greatly improve the looks of the west side, as well as giving better facilities for carrying on the above mentioned businesses. 1 i WAR NEWSPAPER AT SCHOOL A newspaper on display at the grade schools is one of interest to everyone and well worth looking over. It is a copy of the Vicksburg Daily Citizen, Vicksburg, Miss, dated July 2, 1863, a very well preserved copy printed on wall paper.

There are. six The merchants of Belleville are preparing for one of the biggest continuity sales in i the history of Belleville Jwhich will begin March 1st, and lasting through 15 days until Sat! urday night, March 15th. The Belleville Telescope is this week 1 afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. i with Kate also pre- Bureman.

Reuben Malmstrom, the groom, is the son of Malm- istrom, a former pastor of the Scandia Swedish M. E. Journal. (meeting. Everybody is invited to tome out to hear Bro.

Lippert explain the wheat pool.and the marketing of livestock. All. locals should have their delegates present. G. R.

BUNDY. Co. Pres. Sec- Treas. ENTERTAINS TEACHERS Scandia entertained the Republic -County Teachers Association Saturday with an all day meeting.

A large attendance was'present from all" parts of the county. The principal address Kansas State Agricultural college. The morning session was a Round Table for both I high and rural schools the fonner conducted by L. F. Montague, of the Cuba schools, and the latter by Thelma.

Morfoot, of Talmo. The general' session was in the afternoon, under supervision of the county chairman, G. W. Glasgow, of Republic and secretary, Miss Clara Melby, of Scandia. FORGER IN TOILS HERE Bob Davis, a stranger here, forged Arms.teong—.Clothing, company of this place Davis is 'a young, stout, robust man, and "is monthes old.

His hearing was set for Tuesday, February 26, before J. H. Rost, justice of the peace. He was held'in; the county jail, pending hia hi" default of $1,000 bond for his appearance. Several other local business houses report forgeries on small amounts within the past few days.

made happy on Tuesday, February 26, by Pastor Cutler, who united-inwed- loek, Mr. Leo F. Harp of Belvidere, to Miss Amelia Ernst, of 4- The marriage of Joel E. Hooker and Miss Iva E. Myers, of Lovewell, at the' court house on Saturday, February 23rd, Judge Van Natta officiating.

These are both lestimabTe young people of their home community and start out in life with the best of prospects, and wishes of a host iof, friends for every joy and happiness. A marriage of interest to Republic and vicinity was-that of Mr. Lawrence L. Milner and Miss Irene R. Roberts, both of Republic, which was performed at the office of and by Judge Van Natta on Saturday, February -23.

Both parties are well known in their home community and "have the ibest wishes of all for a successful and happy life; Harlan Ray, son. of Mr. -and Mrs. Eugene Ray, and Miss Grace Duey, -daughter of of Chester vicinity, were united in by the county judge Belleville, Kansas, on Wednesday, February 20, at 1:30 p. m.

The young people are both well known and, liked in this community. They have the best wishes of their many friends Herald. On Wednesday, February 20, a marriage of- interest to Union township and immediate vicinity was performed in Belleville, at the office of and by Judge, H. H. Van Natta, when he united Mr.

Lloyd Rasmussen and ceded him in death on'September 1st, 1918. To this union ten children wore, Jborn, four of whom in infancy, six surviving him, namely: Gladys Wheeler of New Orleans, Margaret Smith Big Sandy, Myr- Sells of Abilene, Kansas, Alex Goble of Courtland, Kansas, and Bessie Goble of Kansas City, Mo. Four grandchildren -also him. He was one of eleven children, two brothers and two sisters 1 preceding him and six K. P.

Herald, Byron, Martha Sizemore. Watergap, Mary Burchett, Woods, C. C. Goble, Byron, J. M.

Goble, Ottawa," Kansas, and H. J. Goble, Marshall, Wash. lived in Kentucky from birth until the year 1892 having learned and followed the trade of a blacksmith, in which line he became unusually expert He then removed with his family to Byron, again taking up his trade, later removing to Kansas.and in 1906 removing to Courtland Kansas, where he remained, until a few months before his death. At both of these latter places he engaged in his calling as a blacksmith and other incidental Knes.

of mechanical work, gaining and holding a reputation as a value to his customers in services rendered. columns all devoted ot news concerning the war! In one of the editorials the editor J. M. Swords, has the following to say: "We are indebted to Major Gillespie for a steak of Confederate beef, alias 'meat. We have tried it, and can nssure our friends that if it is rendered necessary, they need have no scruples at eating the meat.

It is sweet, savory and tender, and so 16ng as we have a left we subsist on it." The rare keepsake is the property of N. D. Settle, a civil wad veteran and he also bears the distinction of being the oldest Odd Fellow in Republic county. carrying the advertisements of these live Belleville merchants into every home in Republic county. The merchants both big and small have offer- CONSIDERS SWJMMING POOL The City Commissioners of the city of Belleville at their recent regular meeting passed upon and accepted the swimming poolt petitions, recently circulated here for the establishment of a swimming pool.

They found that the petitions showed 400 for, 15 against and 8 neutral. The commissioners have referred the matter to the city attorney who expressed it as his opinion that there was no statute that provided for cities establishing swimming pools. The matter will again be taken up for consideration after a further investigation has been made. JEWELRY STOCK AT AUCTION E. Fry- Son, having bought the jewelry stock of H.

L. Pierce, are offering it at auction in connection "with their own stock. The sale starts Saturday, March 1st, and will continue every day at the afternoon and 7:30 at night, until the $50,000.00 stock is sold. The auction will be eonducted by Chas. Manor, as auc- You should read their adver- He had the highest regard for lion- tisement i tnis ssue and at tend this esty and integrity and' practiced tihese salo you are in need of any thing in traits of character in his dealing gen- tn jj orally with his fellowmen.

He made ings which you can well afford to come miles to obtain. Practically every merchant of Belleville has some spe- cial bargains for these' fifteen days. The' short winter and the fast approaching spring has forced 'the merchants to reduce their stocks to make room for the new anivals of spring merchandise. Some of the merchants are offering spring merchandise in this sale. The Belleville Telescope, in assisting the merchants of Belleville in getting their advertising before the people of Republic county, is this week publishing a sixteen page paper, which we will endeavor to put into every home- of Republic county.

Nearly one-half ton of't print paper is being put into from this office this week on this big edition. The merchants of Bellfeville have always found the Telescope ready to ico-operate with them at all times, and at a time like this, when the merchants are instituting one of the biggest community gales in their history, they have found this paper ready to help them get before the public. This information contained in this issue of the Telescope is of great value to "'our readers and if you will read over these advertisements carefully, you no doubt will find where you can save yourself some real money during these sales. scope, for one year in advance during this sale only, for 1,50. Any subscriber who is in an-ears may take advantage of this offer by paying up at this sale only, for $1.50.

Any sub- ppportunity for those who are now getting the Telescope, to receive it for the coming year at the low price" of $1.50. Read the advertisements of the merchants herein. Royal Cartwright, mother and sister, were here from Munden Miss Eula M. Stradley, both of near Republic. This marriage unites two of Republic's most prominent and well known families They will be at home on a farm in Union township and the Telescope joins their wide circle of friends in extending congratulations and best wishes to the happy couple.

HOUSHOLDERt-JOHNSON A marriage of. interest to Scandia and vicinity took place at the bride's home in iScandia township, Tuesday, February26rwhen Pastor CrErCar.r periter, of Jamestown said the words which made Mr. Glenn M. Housholder and "Lois M. Johnson, of Scandia, husband and wife.

The ceremony was witnessed by immediate vnlatives and friends. ijThese youno- people grew-up; in their home com-, mu'nity and are among the most popu-' lar and highly respected young plet The bride, a young- and daughter-of W. A. "Johnson, will make-an -ideal-wif a son of Mr. and Mrs.

Dan Housholder of is Jan energetic land industrious young They will.be at home on a farm near Scandia, and that their future lives may be filled with an abundance of blessings and happiness, is the wish of the Telescope and a host of friends. John Brennenstuhl has lately accepted a position as waiter in the Henry Harsh restaurant. i sociation among those with whom he came in contact. He was permitted to live his more than three score years- and ten, and'in his he leaves behind him many sincere and thoughtful friends, all of whom sincerely mourn his. departure.

MRS. C. G. ANDERSON Anna Christina Erickson was born in Vestmanland, Sweden, August 7, 1848. married to Carl Gustaf Anderson June 6, 1869.

They to America later in the same year. Th.3y came to Louisville, Illinois, where they resided a short time, and from there to Junction City, Kansas, spring of then to Republic county in! the fall of the same year. They homesteaded in Courtland township and there she lived until the time of her death, February 22, 1924, aged 75 years, 6 months and Anderson baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church at a very tender age, and continued a member. of this church until her death. She was the mother of 7 children, 4 of whom have preceded her to the heavenly home, Ernest, who died in infancy, Charjes, at 11'years of age, Gustaf, when 6 years old, and Albert who died July .1, 1923.

Her husband passed from this life.to the one beyond, February 23, 1918. She- leaves-tb-mourn-her-passing-'3 children, resided at home, Arthur and Elmer Anderson, and 7 grand children, all living in Courtland and Beaver township, and she also has one brother, August Erickson, in Sweden, arid a host of friends and neighbors to mourn her Journal. C. C. C.

Townsley, Union Pacific station agent at Lindsborg, died suddenly "DRAWS BIG The opening matinee of the "Birth of a Nation," being shown in this city for the first time Wednesday lafter- lioon, drew a full house from both town and country and promises to draw equally large crowds on Wednesday night, Thursday-afternoon and night, while it is being shown at the Majestic theatre in this city and all seem well pleased with the cost 'many-thousands of dollars "to produce. IREY SHOP TO SOUTH SIDE The Irey, Cleaning and Pressing Shop has been moved to the soirth side and now occupies quarters in the Dodge Bros, building tp the west of the Telescope Irey has opened up for business and will be pleased to meet all their old customers and as many new ones as possible are in need of anything in the cleaning-and pressing line. HOME TALENT PLAY talent will give a five day chautauqua in one evening, Tuesday evening, February 26, as a benefit for the Methodist 'basement fund. Miss Doris Atwater, of Concordia, fepent the week end with her friend, 'Miss Floy Banks, of this place. Friday, "following an attack of heart trouble.

Wednesday he suffered a se- verej attack, but quickly rallied, and it was believed immediate danger had passed. A second attack resulted in death. The above item taken from the Wichita Eagle, refers to Miss Zora music director in the Belleville schools, who has the sympathy of all in her bereavement. INTO NEW EXCHANGE BUILDING 1 On Saturday, March 1st, is the date forj the removal of the United Telephone company from the old building to the new one and this will mark a very far reaching and important girls" and the company in general. The new two story 1 brick structure buDt last year for the company's offices and headquarters, is one of the best in the state, and has all the modern equipment and conveniences, including a fine "new switchboard and all other necessary apparatus for the improve- ment and of the service.

The under-ground system of telephone lines is rapidly taking shape and when completed, will not only add to the appearance of our business streets, jbut prevent the crossing and blowing down of lines, of the company in the business and residence district where this system is being installed. The company is to be congratulated on the change which will no doubt add to, not only the efficiency of the service, but also to the convenience of the managers and their employes. CAN THIS REALLY BE POSSIBLE? Denver, February boxing bouts formed the feature of a combination smoker-prayer- meeting at the Merritt Memorial Methodist' church here last night. This is declared to be the first time in local eclesiastical tory that. a has -put on boxing niatches'-qmmediately following The Rev.

conducted the religious service whiclx was brief and then upon his' announcements-he and the congregation adjourned to the regulation ring had been installed. There -were seven bouts to a referee's, decision. Young Corbett, former feather weight champion mas the third man in the ring. Similar bouts will, be put on every two weeks, it was Really, it hardly seems ppssible-that. we have, as a church, departed so far from the devotional and spiritual life of our forefathers, to permit of suchr a thing in the 1 house devoted to God and the salvation of precious Immortal, souls.

Isn't it about time that so- called church members were waking'up to the folly of countenancing such things under the cloak of religion and Christianity? Auctioneer, C. A. Landreth-of Republic was in on business Tuesday forenoon and reports the sale very successful sales. The United Telephone! company expect to'move into their new building on Saturday, March 1, the improvements having been, completed and the Dines and' equipment being ready for business at that time. The junior class of the high school gave the picture, "Three Wise at thai Royal theatre there Tuesday and Wednesday 'nights With-special numbers by members'of the Republic high school.

The county school board convention to meet in annual session on Saturday -March 2, in Belleville, should be weir attended! by every school board member arid other educators interested in the county,.