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S. State Historical Society MARION ON RECORD Record Established 1870. VOLUME XLI-NUMBER 43 Headlight Established 1886 MARION, MARION COUNTY KANSAS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1911. WHOLE NUMBER 2203 Consolidated 1909. WIN SEVEN Marion Boys Have Only Lost Four Out of Eleven Games Played On Trip.

The Marion ball team which has been out on a trip for nearly two weeks has won seven out of eleven games played. The last game was played yesterday evening with Emporia and two more games will be played theretoday and tomorrow. A number of Marion fellows were down to see th game yesterday and others will go today and tomorrow. The boys went into the game yesterday evening handicapped as they had played a game in the afternoon at MadiSOn and then came down to Emporia without any chance to change clothes and went into the Emporia game in the evening. They are not kicking, however, but the fellows who were down to the game say that they got right treatment both from the umpire and from the crowd.

The Emporia crowd was fine spirited and ready to give our boys a hand-clap when a good play was made. The Marion fellows are feeling fine and, are counting on winning one or both of the next two games with Emporia. Siegle and Manahan will be our battery today and Frazer and Oyer, probably, tomorrow. The game of the series so far was the second game with Toronto. It lasted for thirteen innings and the final sacre was 2 to 1 against us.

it was lost ou a couple of errors. At the close of the tenth inning there were no runs recerded on either side. Altogether our boys have been play ing splendid ball and have been up against some of the beet players ni southeastern Kansas. The Emporia team is picked from the teams in the city league and is the strongest aggregation the town can muster. Marion Ford, Roy Williams, Chester Johnson, Dick Williams, Earl Chidings, Charley Bryan, Sam McBride, Fred Davis, and possibly oth.

ers whose names we didn't get, attended the game in Emporia ye? terday. The scores for games to-date is as follows: Marion 8, Strong City 3. Marion 4. Hamilton 5. Marion 9, Eureka 2.

Marion 3, Eureka 2. Marion 3, Eureka 2. Marion 0, Lamont 1. Marion 2, Toronto 1. Marion 1, Toronto 2.

Manion 7, Yates Center 2. Marion 6, Madison 1. Marion 1, Emporia 5. DEATH OF FRANK McCLARY. Many Marion friends were saddened the past week by the news of the death of Frank McClary which took place on Saturday of last week at his home near Wanetta, New Mexico.

His death resulted from typhoid fever. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon and interment made on the farm in harmony with a request which he made shortly before he died. He is survived by a devoted wife and four children. He was an excellent man, a kind husband and father. As an indication of his place in the community where he lived it may be mentioned that at the time of his death he was superintendent of a Sunday School which he had been chiefly instrumental in organizing in the neighborhood.

Mrs. Maud Finley and Mrs. Arthur Freeman, cousins of Mrs. McClary, and Mr. Wells Frank of Kansas City, her brother, went down at once upon the receipt of the sad news.

Old Marion county friends extend sincerest sympathy to the bereaved ones. A fire which started in Ray Smith' shop at his home on the hill this af. ternoon destroyed the shop and al60 Will Hannaford's barn. Brown Corby's barn also caught fire but the fire was put out with very little damage done. Too late for any further particulars.

A fire alarm was turned in from the Sullenger residence on South Third street early this morning. The tire was extinguished in a few minutes and not much damage was done. EHRLICH'S SALE. The Ehrlich store has a big August Clearance Sale on and are ing some prices that ought to make folks sit up and take notice. See their halt-page adv.

on page two of this issue. KNOCKS PERSIMMON. The wheat record is broken again. The largest yield per acre this year in this county reported up to yesterday- and we believe the largest reported in the state -was fifty-three and eighttenths bushels to the acre on a acre field raised by E. W.

Osburn south of town. Now comes Karl Schlotthauer and reports 1126 2-3 bushels from a field of 19 23-100 acres, or 58 and 23-100 bushels to the acre. This wheat was raised on the David Schlotthauer farm three miles west of town. There was no guess work about it. The field was carefully measured and greatest care taken to have the measure of the grain accurate.

The threshing was just completed this week and as there was every indication that the yield would be very large special pains were taken to get an accurate report. It is moved, seconded and carried that Mr. Schlotthauer be awarded the blue ribbon. WOODMAN PICNIC. WOODMAN PICNIC.

The Marion camp of M. W. A. will hold their second annual picnic here on the 17th of this month. A program that provides something for the whole day has been prepared, The morning festivities will be opened by a concert by Bosh's Band.

Then there will be an address of Welcome by Rev. C. A. Kitch, an address at 2 o'clock in the afternoon by Rev. I.

A. Wilson, an address at 3 by H. S. Martin, and the regular Woodman address in the evening by Mr. Martin.

Then there will be a ball game at 4 o'clock and various drills, contests, etc. There will be a Big Time in the old town. IN DISTRICT COURT. F. R.

Williams has sued the Rock Island for damages in the amount of $1237.50. Henrietta Rankin has sued for divorce from George 1 B. Rankin. Action for divorce has been filed by Lottie M. DeForest against Walter H.

DeForest. Henry Riffel has brought action for damages against the Rock Island and asks $130. The Standard Oil Co. has satisfied the judgment for $500 and costs entered against them. This was part of the settlement agreed upon between the company and the state, the total amount for which the company agreed to confess judgment being divided up among different coun- MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Jacob Oblander, Hooker, Okla, Julia Becker, Lehigh George Schmidt, Lehigh Mary Wagner, Hillsboro. B. F. Prantz, Hillsboro Julia Berg, Hillsboro (1. W.

Lohrenz, Auine Mary Penner, Lehigh D. B. Hardy, Eerington Grace Hurst, Wichita Albert A. Drury, Lost Springs Kate E. Pickett, Lost Springs.

W. C. Reed, Marion S. J. Lutz.

Some of the young people of Aulne and vicinity had a party at Mr. White's Tuesday night and when they were getting ready to break up and go home some one started a jolly scrap by throwing water. Quite a number joined in the fun. In an effort to escape some of the folks got into a rig and hurried away but were chased and the horses got frightened and ran away. There were a number of bad bruises suffered but Miss Floy Tharp sustained injuries that necessitated a hurry up call for a doctor.

Besides being badly shaken up and bruised when she fell one of Miss Tharp's ears was lacerated and torn. Mr. and Mre. J. W.

Moore came down from the ranch today, the first time they have been down for a number of weeks. Mr. Moore says the country is looking fine now. AROUND ABOUT TOWN Talk and Tales Picked Up, With Comment Pertinent and Impertinent Readers of the Record will recallfrank discussion of the different numbers on the Chautauqua program and reference to a criticsim of the Record's policy in the matter. The critic took offense because this paper dealt frankly in the matter, and contended that nothing but compliments should have been published "in the interest of the Chautauqua." It was not considered sufficient that as a whole the program was most heartily commended.

The narrownest and ineffectiveness of pursuing such a policy as the critic suggested was pointed out by the Record. That such a policy is not desired by the management of the Bureau nor by the big men among the "talent" is evidenced by letters recently received and from which we may quote without impropriety. Ralph Parlette who is one of the finest fellows on the platform and who makes good writes among other things, "The Lyceum will never grow strong until it can give and take frank criticism. My best friend is the man who will tell me the truth." Harry P. Harrison, of Chicago who is the treasurer of the Redpath Bureau, and perhaps the biggest man in the country in Lecture Bureau management, writes a letter in which he "Such observation and fair says: and honest criticism as the Record made concerning the Marion Chautauqua helps the Bureau to judge its list.

Some editors feel that they are called upon to praise everything without limit. Another class go to the other extreme and condemn erything, regardless. Neither are any help to the Bureau and I cannot see how they are of any benefit to the community. We have enjoyed very much the Record's comments." Dr. C.

C. Jones has a letter from the general agent of the Children's Aid Society saying that they have a fine boy twelve years of age in a home at Herington for whom they wish to find a new home. He was in the institution for six years and has had splendid training. time ago he was placed in the Herington home, but the foster mother is in very poor health following an operation which she was compelled to undergo a short time ago and cannot well look after him. The agent says that he is a fine boy and that there is absolutely no dissatisfaction.

with him where he is. Dr. Jones has taken an interest in the matter and will be glad to furnish information to anyone who may be interest- Dr. Eye, county health officer, 18 having placards prepared for posting in all the school houses of the coungiving notice of the order of the ty, State Board of Health that common drinking cups must not be used, nor a common towel nor the same lead pencil used by more than one son. Also placards giving warning against the mutilation or defacing of school property.

V. H. McMillen has sold the Owl Car to G. J. Triboulet and the latter has taken charge.

Mr. McMillen has run one of the finest little eating places ever in the town. He has been thinking of locating in Denver and pushing the Liquid Coffee business but he was out there the first of the week and the altitude seemed to be too high for him, and he may decide to locate elsewhere. An object lesson in what systematic road grading and dragging will do is being given on the road east to Al Nienstedt's place. Mr.

Nienstedt has completed the grading of seven miles of road and there is no comparison between the condition of that road after the recent rains and roads which have not received attention. It is by far the best road near Marion. And the grading of the seven miles cost less than seventy dollars. C. M.

Vaughn writes from Greenwood county that the drought struck them pretty hard there but that since the rain things have recovered wonderfully and that present indications point to a fair crop of corn. Wheat made a good yield. He says NEW BOARD ANOTHER CONTEST. that he has been kept pretty close to the farm and likes living there very much. Bue he adds that he does not expect to find a crowd of fellows like the Marion fellows and that he misses them exceedingly.

He says to "tell all the fellows Will Rudd has made a galvanized iron row boat that is attracting considerable attention. It is light, strong and durable and boats of this construction have met with a large sale at other places where they have been introduced. On account of their lightness they can easily be put in and taken from the water by one man and are especially well adapted to be taken along on camping trips. W. A.

Stauffer and Al Richardson retired from the School Board on Angst 1 and are once more again already yet enrolled with the great auny of private citizens. And they seem to be bearing up bravely under the load of sorrow at separation from the duties and joys of the position. They will probably both be able to get along somehow without the munificent salary which the place provides. But, by the way, fellow citizens and ladies and und also my countrymen, it -wouldn't burt any to take a think or two of the services which citizens render in such positions as this. These men have given days of service without pay and with plenty of cussin' from some of those who didn't happen to agree with everything they did.

They have not only done that but they have made numerous trips at their own expense and in other ways put up good old-fashioned money in connection with school business, just because they had become Interested in the schools of Marion and wanted to do everything possible to promote their welfare. It has taken a whole lot of time and a whole lot of attention and meant a world of annoyance -but these fellows have smiled and done the deed. Of course there are different ideas as to correct policies in all these things some honest and some not quite 80 honest--but that is always to be expected. There is nothing essentially different in the case of these fellows from countless other citizens who have served the public faithfully and unselfishly and they have registered no kick that we have heard of. The fact is that they have had a lot of fun along with the thing.

But just the same--and gentle one, you may call this a sermon if that will make you feel any better--it is true that men who serve in positions like this too often receive unfair treatment. Legitimate criticism ie all right but the trouble with most of- us is that we are prone to get up and roar without taking the trouble' to get the facts. We like to shoot off our mouths and to wait to know what we are talking about is to be entirely too technical. All of this has no particular application in this case, but had to get it out of our system. And following the excellent advice of various and sundry Chautauqua lecturers we here and now say it before they are dead these fellows served faithfully and unselfishly and they made mighty good members of the school board.

They deserve this and there are no charges. Owen Shirk, J. S. Strickler, L. Smith, A.

Riffel and E. U. Jacobs, representing Colfax township and Ramona were at the Court House yesterday straightening out the matter of road tax money. There has been some little controversy as to whether the township was obligated to pay for the care of the county roads that run through the city out of the road tax money if so how it was to be applied. It was ascertained that the money collected from the city must either be turned over to the city or else the township board may keep it and have the work done on the roads that run through the city, An amicable understanding was reached and the city will get the benefit of the tax.

There was no fuss about the matter and all the fellows were as peaceable as could be. They came down in Mr. Strickler's big touring car. A new contest is hereby started. A contest to see who will bring in the longest ear of corn.

Henry Winkley has started the ball rolling and if anyone gets the honors away from him it will 1 be with an ear that is a humdinger. Winkley's entry is an ear that measures sixteen inches long and the grains are plump and make a showing clear out to the tip of the ear. It can be seen at H. M. Thorp's office.

It is quite green at the end, showing that it grew so fast that the shuck couldn't keep up with it and got left behind. If you can beat it, it is certainly your move. S. S. CONVENTION.

Moore-Durham Township, at Durham on August 20, 1911. Morning, 9:30. Song by Congregation Scripture reading and prayer by Rev. Bissenger Song by the Baptist choir. Address of Welcome, Rev.

Giessler Song by the M. B. S. S. "What is the value of a convention for the S.

H. L. Bergman Discussion, led by Jno. Frick Song by the Baptist choir "What are the qualities of a successful S. S.

teacher?" Hy Wohlgemuth Discussion, led by Robt. Hill. Song by the M. B. S.

S. Afternoon, 2:30. Song by the congregation. Opening Address by S. L.

Armstrong. Song by the Baptist choir "What is the value of the union of the different denominations in S. S. convention?" P. W.

Ratzlaff Discussion led by Conrad Heinrich. Song by the M. B. S. S.

"What constitutes an ideal S. Rev. Giessler Discussion, led by Jno Frantz. Song by the Baptist choir. Address, P.

C. Hiebert. Song by the M. B. 8.

Prayer by Abr. Pankratz P. W. Ratzlaff, President. H.

L. Bergman, Secretary. Chas. Utting returned yesterday from the Northwest where he has been on a trip for two or three weeks. He went with Geo.

Coble, Jerry Whaley, Dal Rogers and E. R. Burkholder, the latter three having timber interests in British Columbia which they were going to look after. Mr. Utting went as far north with the party as Vancouver.

The timber land which the company owns is on an island and they were fitting up a camping outfit as quite a journey through the woods had to be made befoe reaching their land. Mr. Utting stopped at Portland, Seattle, Tacoma, Salt Lake City, Denver and Pueblo, and had a pleasant trip. Dr. Axtell was called from Newton on Tuesday to assist Dr.

Marner in the case of Davy Powell, whose severe accident was recounted last week. Davy was brought in to the Marner hospital on Tuesday and on Tuesday afternoon an operation was performed at the Marner-Coffman hospital. No conditions worse than expected were found and while the patient is not out of danger he is getting along well and every indication is for his recovery, He has stood the test in fine shape. The bullet was found just under the skin low on his back and its removal was not difficult. The main operation was an incision above the lower lobe of the right lung.

COAL FOR SCHOOLS OF MARION The commitee in charge will hold a meeting on August 19, at 9 o'clock a. m. at the Bank of Commerce to consider bids and let contract to furnish coal for the schools of Mari011 for the ensuing year. August 9, 1911. GEO.

C. TOMPKINS. C. C. MINTON CHAS.

W. THOMPSON M. S. Hackler of Tampa was a Marion visitor yesterday. Will Hawkins was down from Tampa yesterday.

School Board Organizes, Elects Officers, and Committees are Named. The new members of the school board -those elected at the last election and those recently appointed to fill vacancies--took their places at the meeting Monday evening. The Board as now constituted consists of the following members: H. S. Martin, C.

W. Thompson, C. C. Minton, G. P.

Marner, S. Grimes, J. H. Siebert, George Tompkins. The following officers were elected: President, H.

S. Martin; vice president, C. C. Minton; clerk, Tom Matlock. The following standing committees were appointed: Finance, Thompson, Tompkins, Siebert.

Hill Building, Siebert, Marner, Grimes. Valley Building, Marner, Siebert, Grimes. Teachers, Books and Course of study, Siebert, Grimes, Martin. Rules, Regulations and Discipline, Minton, Thompson, Tompkins. Library and Printing, Supt.

St. John, Minton. Supplies, Fuel and Furniture, Tompkins, Thompson, Minton. Athletics and Entertainment, Martin, Grimes, Minton, The bond of Josiah Good as Treasurer of the Board was presented and approved. After the business of the evening was transacted the members enjoyed refreshments which were provided by Supt.

St. John. PARTY FOR REV. MEEDER. An account of a surprise party on Rev.

Meeder and family at Canada was received on Thursday of last week but too late for insertion in last week's Record. About one hundred people gathered to give them a welcome and to have a good time together. Rev. Meeder was taken entirely by surprise. After refreshments were served and some time had been spent in conversation the guests gathered on the lawn and Mr.

Hett made a happy little talk introducing to the people the minister. Rev. Meeder responded with appro priate remarks. J. W.

JOHNSON. Mr. J. W. Johnson, for some years resident of Marion, passed away few days ago at his home near Madison, Nebraska, at the age of eighty-six.

He was born in Indiana in 1825. In 1846 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Nay who died some years later. In 1868 he was married to Miss Mary J. Taylor, who survives him. He came to Kansas in 1884, and remained in Kansas.

until 1902, when he moved to Nebraska. The Interment was made at Mad ison, Indiana, Old friends here will hear with sorrow the news of his death. ed. COUNTY CHANGES POLICY. For a number of years it has been the custom for the county to bid in all the property upon which taxes are delinquent and to hold the same for three years for redemption.

This was done under a provision of law and la done quite generally over the state. At their meeting on Monday the Commissioners voted to change this custom and hereafter any one may come in and bid on property put up for sale for taxes. LEHIGH WINS AGAIN. FIRES. The Lehigh ball team played a second game with the McPherson team the latter part of last week and won again by a score of 6 to 4.

Our correspondent says it was one of the fastest games ever played on the Lehigh grounds. Six errors were checked up against McPherson and one against Lehigh. Batteries: McPherson, Mack born and Archer; Lehigh, Riffel and May. CUT IN BUILDING MATERIAL The Newton Lumber Co, has decided to make a cut in all material in their yard for thirty days, beginning August 15. It is a Cash-rais.

Ing Sale and everything in the big stock will be reduced. Not a cut on culls but on clean, new stuff all along the line. For cash only, Read about it in their adv in this issue. MORE PIANO "NOTES" Let us make you a price on guar anteed pianos. Can save you money.

2t ORRIN M. WEIMER.