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Emporls, Kansas. Thmsgay. October 25, 1928 THE EMPORIA' DAILY GAZETTE it 5T Efficiency Marks Riegle 's Record as Probate Judge Riegle, a candidate for re-election to the office probate muge, poto 15 TS ride to tte accomplished In his less than years in office, in rhe lostoS estate records and putting this Important part of the dut- jes this first-class shape, estates, pnor to this tune had been closed and all costs paid, lacking only the final discharge. in this office the records 7500 Lyon county estates, and beginnusg with No. 1, the coverings, bindings and numberings have been renewed.

Records of estates include those of feeble-minded and insane persons, as well as of persons who have died. All of these may be closed at the expiration of a year from the time they are entered instead of two years, as formerly was required by law. Mr. Riegle can put his hand on these records, as well as those of all filed in this office, at a moment's notice. They are in absolutely perfect order.

During his term Judge Eiegle has 472 marriage licenses, and 577 were issued in the. preceding term, but by the time his term completed, it is probable the number be 'increased. Of the licenses issued, about cne-tbird of the marriage ceremonies have been performed in the probate judge's office. There has been a noticeable falling off in marriages the past two years, says Judge Riegle. not only in Lyon county, but all over We have a liberal offer for Christmas Photographs, i made this month.

PHOTOGRAPHER Wilford Kiegle the state, according to the records of other offices. An effort to account for this shortage has brought the conviction thai me high cost of living and of starting housekeeping has kept many from cannot afford: it. On the other hand, were they willing to start married Ufe simply. they might be able to marry, says Judge Riegle. Judge Riegle administers the juvenile court, and in this work he says much credit is due Mrs.

Nina Riggs, probation and truancy officer. A great many cases of delinquency ot boys and girls are settled out of court, and properly so, sa'ys Judge Riegle. Five or six girfe have been sent the past year to the Girls' Industrial School at Belcit, and two boys to the Industrial School at Topeka. No child is sent to these institutions for the first offense, and frequently not until the third or fourth: The fault is in the home, usually, and parents are given every possible opportunity keep the child straight at home. Occasional cases of child beating" come into this court, and for such parents Judge Riegle says-he.

has no mercy. There are few cases" of truancy either in the city or county schools. Riegle was born on a farm in Rice county. Kansas, near Lyons. April 27, 189S.

The family moved to Ppnnsylvania in 1903, and lived there in the log cabin in which Judge Riegle's father was born. They chartered a car to ship their gorjs to Pennsylvania, and again on their return to Kansas, and Judge Riegle rode with his lather in the boxcar both, ways, which was an interesting experience. He did some high school You are invited to eat breakfast with the in Pennsylvania, and finished high school at st John, Kani, working his way. Ke attended summer school at Teachers College several terms, taught school three terms in Stafford county, and in 5922 entered Washburn College. There he received his A.

B. degree, in 1924. his LL. and A. M.

in 1925. He i-, the only graduate Washburn to whom three degrtes have been awarded. He tras elected a Sagamore while in college, the highest scholastic honor conferred by this institution. was a member of the student council at the time of the adoption of the present student government constitution. He was admitted to the barj In June 1925.

Wilford Riegle i enlisted in Com- panv Empcoia, May 24. 1917.1 He sened with that company throughout the World war with the exception of four months, dunng which time he was attached to the British army at Calais, France, for special duty. He was wounded by shrapnel in his right arm in the Ar- 1 gonne. was in hospital two months, I anii was discharged two days before the Armistice He was discharged. from a convalescent camp in tune to come home with his company, in May 2919 He has Ined in Em-, poria since that time except during his work at Washbum.

Wilford Riegie was married to Miss Keith M. Roberts, of Nevada, June 3. 1923. She had been a student at Teachers College. Emporia.

Their children are Ardis Jean and Wilford. jr. The Riegies live at 714 union, and are members of the Lutheran church. Judge Riegle is a member of the Masonic bodies, cf the American Legion, the Lions and Outlook clubs. Commissioners October if, 1928- The board oi commissioners of the city Emporia met in regular the cuy of Empona met ui special session at the city hall at 5 a.

m- Tuesday, October 16. 1928, in pur-j suance of public notice to hear session at the city hall ai 9 complaints aeamst the report oi Tuesday. October 16. 192S. the appraisers of damage causea Present Mayor Atherton and I by the charge ia the course of the Commissioners Kenney and Reyn- vrater course on the north side of olds.

Sixth between Lincoln and ako thf? Second avenue Gariield st reels and the construction therein of storm sewers as shown by shlir report now on file. Present Mayor Atberton Commissioners Kenney and Reynolds The commission finds that a public notice this hearing was published at least 10 days before this authorized praisers is adopted I Upon the comtaission ad- US? E. T. Mendel, City Clerk The minutes of the last meeting: were read and upon, motion approved. An ordinance to satisfy claims was read before tha commission, considered by section and upon motion and roll call unanimously passed and approved by the commission.

A claim of W. S. Ruggles of dam- date; that objections have been age to an automobile was referred filed against the report of the ap- to the city attorney for recommen- praisers and by motion carritti fiation. i unanimously the report of the ap- Street were the alley between Seventh and Eighth between Mer- journed. chant and Commercial streets and between Merchant and Commercial streets.

Ordinance No. 1210 relating the construction of sidewalKs read before thj commission art passed and approved by unanimous action. Community Market Saturday. A community market will be to i at 7 o'clock Saturday morning at' thi aslWeliare corner DresMiiaking Am reopening mv shop at 15' following resolution was m-i West Piuh Will gladlv welcom troduced by Commissioner Reyn- mv old customers and solicit ne olds, seconded by Commissioner i ones. Work guaranteed, prices rea- Kenney and carried unanimously, i sonable.

Beth Timmons, phone 1915 "Be it- resolved by the governing I body of the city of Emporia, Kan- Hair cuts 35c, Van Orden's Barber sas, that it is expedient and necessary to grade, drain, curb, gutter and gravel Walnut street from the north line of Sixth avenue to the south line of Eighth avenue in the I city of Emporia, Lyon County, Kan- sas." Upon motion the commission adjourned. E. T. Mendel. City Clerk.

Dr. Cuthbertson, cnlropractoi over Hancock You are invited to eat breakfast with the RFIES The board of commissioners of NEXT FRIDAY MORNING NEXT FBIDAT MOENIXG Stock I Reducing i Sale! Fall Millinery' 'Hl il a til All That's New Is Here FEATURING Feits, Soleils, Velvets, Mstallics, etc. You will find many of our loveliest velvet hats black and colors, that have been marked at a much higher figure. Specially priced for FRIDAY and SATURDAY $5.00. I FELTS and VELVETS Large and small 'head sizes Children's Felt Hats $1.95 Children's School Tarns 69c and 75c Dry Goods Special Value Coats at $25.00 both Sports and Dress Models MERCHANTS EXPRESS COMJliERCIAI, TRUCK wheeibaae wl ISO" 135" 165" 185" c.

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