The Wathena Times, the Friday Troy Republican from Wathena, Kansas • 4

THE WATHENA TIMES An Independent Republican FOR TROY AND WATHENA. BY C. W. RYAN Notice of Final Settlement, NOTICE is hereby given to creditors and all others interested in the estate of Herman Christel, deceased, that the undersigned executor of said estateintends tomake a full and final setClement in the matter of said estate in the Probate Court of Doniphan County, Kansas, at Troy, Kansas on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1911, at 10 o'clock a. the same being day of the September, 1911 term of said court, and at such time application will be made for an order of the court finding and adjudging who were the heirs of the deceased.

EDWIN O. CHRISTEL, Executor HERMAN CHRISTEL, Estate. Ordinance No, 58. July, 20, Ordinance providing for tax levy a- gainst all real and personal property within the corporate limits of the City of Wathena for the year 1911, BE it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Wathena: SECTION 1. That a levy of Two Mills for general purposes, and One Mill for Interest and Sinking fund be hereby assessed against all real and personal property within the Corporate limits of the City of Wathena for the year of 1911.

SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in The Wathena Times. Passed by the Council July 25 1911. Approved by the Mayor July 25,1911. Attest: L.

Poirier, City Clerk. L. A. Libel, Mayor. A.

E. CORDONIER Physician and Surgeon TROY. Kansas Office up stairs in the Oison Bldg Phone 69 W. D. WEBB.

MD. Except for emergency calls, I will keep the following office hours: Week days from 3 to 5 P. M. Sundays from 10 to 12 A. M.

Office Upstairs in Fruit Growers Building. PHONE: Office Res. No. 25 Wathena, Kans. J.

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Interior painting gives an air of prosperity and comfort. Good paint is always worth more than it costs, and the best paints these. day go further and last longer than ever before. HEATH and MILLICHAN Mixed Paint is the paint to use. In applyit you will learn that it covers more surface than other paints, but you must wait about five years to fully ap preciate its quality.

Ernest Fuger NUBSCRIPTION PRICE. A dollar a copy, for Troy News. for the price Troy office Store, year, less than two cents both the Wathena and Practically two papers of one. up stairs over Minter's FRIDAY, JULY 29, 1911. It is hard for mere man to understand how women can be so fastened with pins and escape serious bodily harm.

Texas missed going dry last week by a mere scratch, about 6,000. Much of Texas, the last place one would expect to see frown on liquor, has for some time been and still is dry under' local option laws. In an article about the candidacy of Judge Stuart for congress the Highland Vidette last week said: Doniphan County and particularly Highland has always been loyal to Anthony. With a candidate from this county, however, and with the leading citizen in the county the candidate, Highland and Doniphan County can do nothing but support Stuart." Poor old Cy! Has it come to pass that his own have thrown him down and worship another as greater than he? We have never approved the methods of Cyrus Leland or the efforts of himself and others to run us out of the county, but we have always been ready to admit that he was the "leading in his class. And Brewster the Great, is he too another fallen idol? Within two months the Vidette and other machine papers were nominating him for governor and he was the biggest ever.

One paper said he was too big for anything short of governor or U. S. senator. He was the "leading about two months ago. Perhaps these papers were disillusioned when Brewster measured himself as not too big to take the place of about third assistantin the attorney general's office, a place usually filled by a young law student.

Of such stuff is machine-made greatness. What a topsy-turvy-up-and-down thing it is! But yesterday, and Anthony was a little tin God, now "none so poor as to do him reverence." Standpatters today, nominal progressivestomorrow, back and forth like a shuttle until the faithful rank and file feel like fools as they sidestep here and there in a vain endeavor to keep in line and keep time to the music. Every reader of the Times will be pleased to learn that we are starting this week a big subscription contest for young ladies of Doniphan County, in which an unusually liberal list of handsome and valuable prizes will be given away. And when we say given away we mean just what we say. Everyone has heard of contests some time or other, and some times editors are SO foolish as to not conduct them altogether fairly.

In the Times Contest we desire to state right at the start that all of the numerous prizes offered will be just as represented and all will be given just as they are won, and always to the contestant who is entitled to them. There will be noluck and no influence and no wealth sufficient to change the correct awarding of each and every prize. And so we would like to see any young lady in Doniphan County who has energy and friends and relatives take up this contest and participate in the distribution of prizes. The farm paper, Profitable Farming, published at St. Joseph, which will be associated with the Times in the contest, merely desires circulation and friends.

They want make their paper known in this territory. So they are supplying a large list of expensive prizes. They are notlooking for profit, and could not and will not give anything or do anything which would not make them friends. The prizes include the grand prizes as follows: one $325 Schiller Piano, one 850 Diamond Ring, one $25 ladies gold watch, and a number of smaller Prescription Druggist, Wathena Kansas prizes. Every girl who enters the contest will be awarded.

something if home she turns in even one subscription. It in indeed an opportunity. All rules, vote schedule, and description of prizes will be found in the contest ads in this issue. Each week these ads will change and have some important announcement. Follow the ads closely.

We urge friends to nominate young ladies whom they think would be glad to participate in this contest. Remember there is nothing to lose and very much to gain. We will give a- way fifty or even a hundred of the handsome jewel boxes, if there are that many girls who enter and earn them. The Schiller Piano will be here and be placed on display in our office in a few days. We feel that this contest is an unusual opportunity.

We especially desire candidates in all sections of this county. The reader can do a favor to some friend or relative by sending in her name at once, with the free votes. And to young ladies who may read this we extend a hearty invitation to nominate themselves and commence in the good natured race for prizes at once. Drop in and see the prizes. Get your name in as early as possible.

RECENT DEATHS CLARA MAY GILBERT. Clara May Gilbert, the three months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Gilbert, died Saturday morning, at their home in Wathena, of whooping-cough. Besides father and mother, three brothers mourn the loss of the little one, Funeral services were conducted at the house by Rev.

W. J. Byers Sunday afternoon and burial was at Belmont cementery. JAMES McGLENCY. James McGlency was born in Ireland, March, 1838, and died at his home in Troy July 24, 1911.

Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Tuesday afternoon and interment was at Mt. Olive cemetery. The funeral services were under the auspices of the G. A. R.

Mr. MeGlency was an old soldier, a member of Company First Regiment of Missouri volunteer engineers. Last spring he was" accidentally hit on the head with a bale of hay that was being thrown from the loft of the McKernan livery barn to the floor below. The injury was not considered very at the time, but, it is said, that he was never very well afterwards and that the injury may have been partly responsible for it. ELIZABETH SYMNS.

Elizabeth Symns, the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Symns, died in Troy Monday at the home of her sister, Mrs. C.

W. Reeder, of Brights disease. She was born in Doniphan County, October 30, 1880. Besides her parents she is survived by her sister, Mrs. C.

W. Reeder, and three brothers, William Symns, County Commissioner Andy B. Symns and Perrin Symns. Six weeks ago Elizabeth Symns went to Kansas City to visit with a friend, who was a nurse. While there she was taken sick and for the first time it was learned that she was a victim of Brights disease.

She was taken to a hospital and later brought to the Reeder home in Troy. It was realized then that there was no hope of her recovery. Her nurse friend came to Troy and helped care for her. Her father has been seriously sick for some time. Her uncle, Joseph Symns, died the day before she did, but she was too ill to hear the news.

Her mother was barely able to attend the funeral. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon from the Reeder home, Rev. W. R. Dobyns, pastor of the Presbyterian church in St.

Joseph, preached a short sermon and the body was lain to rest in Mt. Olive cemetery. Although there was no room for all to hear 4 the services, the Reeder yard was filled with friends who had come to show their respect for a valued member of one of the best families of the county and by their presence to express their sympathy for her sorrowing relatives. JOSEPH ALDERSON SYMNS Joseph Alderson Symns, died at his in Atehison, Sunday, July 23, 1911, following an Illness of seven years. Until Monday before his death he was able to be dreised and to go riding occasionally, He leaves five children: John A.

Symns, of Whiting, Mrs. Lin White, of Beloit, C. M. Symns, of Atchison, Mrs. Ernest Jermark, of Pawhuaka, Oklahoma, and Mrs.

Nell Ream, of Atchison. He was a brother of William Symns, father of county commissioner Symns, and their Doniphan County farms, between Troy and Atchison, adjoin. William Symns is very sick at his home, too ill to attend the funeral of his daughter Elizabeth, who died Monday. Mr. Symns also leaves a twin brother in Monroe County, West Virginia.

Joseph Symns was born in Monroe County, West Virginia, and he came to Doniphan County in 1864 and went to work in the store of his brother, the late A. B. Symns, at Doniphan, who later was a prominent wholesaler of Atchison. The next year he purchased his first quarter section of land, a part of the fine Symns farm of 1440 acres, one of the best farms in Doniphan County. Six yearsago Mr.

Symns retired and moved to Atchison. His wife, to whom he was married in 1869, died three years ago. Funeral services were held in Atchison Tuesday and interment was there in Mt. Vernon cemetery, the pall bearers being old Doniphan County neighbors. Like all the men of his family, Mr.

Symns was noted for his kindly, genial disposition as well'as for his success in business. HIGHLAND EVENTS Bert Hogue is visiting relatives here this week. Miss Dale Clark returned to Troy after a weeks visit with Highland friends. Mrs. Hargis and daughters, Ruth and Helen, are visiting in H.

S. Hogue and son Harry have gonefor an extended trip to Colorado. Mrs. Kelly has returned to her home in Kansas City after visiting Highland relatives for several days. Mr.

J. W. Bowers went to St. Joe last Saturday coming back through. Wathena Sunday for the S.

S. Convention. Mrs. Barth and children are visiting her mother, Mrs. H.

S. Hogue. Mr. and Mrs. Larson were in Hiawatha Monday.

Paul Morton was a St. Joseph visitor Monday. George Eaton left Wednesday to take up his new work. Rev. Husband is again able to be out.

Dr. A. B. Irwin preached in Atchison Sunday. There will be a minstrel show in Highland, given by home talent, Friday evening Aug.

4. IOWA POINT. James Jackson and wife of Wymore, are visiting relatives here. Mrs. Carrie Butrick is having her house repaired.

Tete Hendren is doing the work. Mrs. Mell Randall and children visited in Sparks Saturday and Sunday. 10 DID Millard Stockwell, wife and daughter and Miss Barbara Stockwell of Missouri are visiting relatives here. Mr.

and Mrs. L. H. Pohl of White Cloud were the guests of the Landers family Sunday. Allen Drake is visiting home folks.

Samuel Adams son, Hub, left here Monday for an extended visit at Sheridan, Wyoming. Elshire, who is working near Rulo, Nebr. visited with home folks Sunday. Mr. and Mrs.

Jess Hixon entertained a number of young folks at their home Friday night in honor of their cousin Miss Nellie Stroud. A large crowd was present and all report a fine time. Bennie Tracy and Edward Williams attended the Sunday School basket dinner at Arnold Saturday. Sunday School Services Sunday were well attended, fifty-three being present. The Christian Endeavor Services Sunday evening were well attended.

Miss Maud Taylor was leader. Horse Colt SHOW MASS MEETING. LIBRARY HALL, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST12, 1911, at 8 p. m. FIVE DIRECTORS WILL BE SELECTED FOR THIS YEAR.

Horsemen, Merchants and. all persons interested are asked to come and boost and help plan and start off in good shape Wathena's Seventh Annual Horse and Colt Show. AUCTION SATURDAY JULY 29. are going to give you a chance to buy the Balance of our Stock of goods at your own price as WE ADVERTISED three weeks ago Saturday will be our last day in Business in Wathena, and as WE are going out of the MERCANTILE BUSINESS entirely nothing will be reserved and YOUR price gets it. WE will have Shoes, Underwear, Dress and Work Shirts, Overalls, Hose, Dry Goods, Notions, Queensware, Hardware, Groceries and Fixtures, such as Show Cases, Paper Cutters, Scales, Scoops, Shoe Bench, Coffee Mill, in fact everything in the Store goes at YOUR OWN PRICE, Come and Help Us Clean Up.

Sale To Begin At 2 P. M. Sharp. W. J.

McKERNAN, Auctioneer. T. B. CHALK, WATHENA, KANS..