The Severance News from Severance, Kansas • 1

Severance HrVV Vol. 33. John W. Wood, Editor and Publisher. Severance, Doniphan County, Kansas, March 2, 1923.

Price, S1.50 a Year, in Advance. No. 17 I HIS E. P. Lowe Passed Away A Farewell Party I Keep Your Hogs and Chickens in Condition Just What You Waitina Have Been For AVALON FARMS HOG TONE for vorms and tonic.

Dr. HESSE'S STOCK POWDER for stock. PflNflCEfl for chickens, will pay you to feed it. 1 1 t3 PR A D'S PHARMACY SEVERANCE KANSANS i LADIES' AND MISSES' TRIMMED HATS FDR SPRING New Ginghams and Percales Ladies' and Missed' Bloomers This store is now fully prepared for spring. Bring us your eggs.

Pay in Cash or trade. Early Ohio Seed Potatoes Fresh from the north. Get yours before price advances. We are still selling Ben Hur Soap for 5c a bar. LYONS CASH STORE MODERN requires equipment which will enable customers to transact their financial affairs promptly as well as etjuipmeut for the protection and safeguarding of their money.

The equipment of this bauk meets both requirements. In addition we have ample capital and surplus which assures stability and service Your account respectfully solicited BANK of SEVERANCE Anything You May Need In Building Material Fir Dimension iu all sies Eld ridge Pence Lowe, asjed 50 j11' tov muu of the A. J. elevator at Severance, died suddenly Feb. at Xavina, Okla where be had charge of an elevator.

He had been a sufferer from asthma for. some time He was born at Hunter Springs, West Virginia, Nov. 2-1, 1S72. Ho grow 'ad there, moving to Mound Mo whc 23 lf a8e- Sane Oft 1QfA 1, I'1" iiUU 1IC Wild I.Iillllfll to Miss Edith Zacbary at Mound children, one- son, Henry Preston WUIV1I IYrt3 UUI II UP Lowe and four dnuMiters. Kathrvn.

ml 7 Celia and Frances, all of whom are left with the wife to survive him. A sister, Mrs. How ard Lively, of Meno, Okla also survives to mouiu his loss. Mr Lowe was a faithful member of the Christian church and was also a member of the American Yoemeu. Funeral services were conducted at the Heuninger parlors Tuesday afternoon, Feb.

20, with Rev. A. G. Smith in charge, and burial was iu the Enid cemetory. The Lowes moved to Enid, Okla about two years ago.

The family was well known here, and the news of the death of Mr. Lowe was re ceived with genuine regret. The children are unusually clever and lovable and had hosts of friends in school here. Mrs. Lowe is a good, sensible mother whose influence shows in the character of the children and her many firm friends here will sympathize deeply with her in her loss.

Henry, the only sou, is a Junior in Phillips University, Enid, is worthy and ambitious and will give a good account of himself. Kathryn is a faithful help to her mother, and the two younger children, Celia and Frances, are busy at school. Margaret, who was a faithful compositor in the pfiice of- The News for about two years, is a Freshman in college. The brooder house, an incubator full of eggs ready to hatch and some little chickens belonging to Mrs. Albert Boos, near Bendena, burned one night last week.

Mrs. Boos had been up during the night to look after her chickens and did not kuow of her loss until John Joyce, a neighbor, phoned to find out what had burned. The grass was burned within a few feet of the family residence and the Book's consider themselves fortunate that there was no wind that night. There are two new jokea on Lawrence Moore, of the A. J.

ele vator. One is that when he grinds corn meal he inhales so much dust that his lungs rill up, and when he sneezes out comes the dust and meal like a shower of snow. The other joke is: Lawrence bought two cows a few days ago, and his friends are advising him to put a cow catcher attachment on the elevator. The Epwoi th Laague, after their services Sunday evening, enjoyed a radio concert at the school house, the concert being broadcasted by the Sweeney Automobile School. Miss Mabel Corbet, the RatclirTe corresDondent, is inoviug to Hia-rathi.

Miss Corbet has been very prompt seudiug her items iu and the work was well handled. The News received a letter this week froiii Fred Kiusley of Mor rill, Kansas, The Kinsley family natl a touch of the tlu but is about to recover. The box snpper and program given by the Syracuse school Saturday, Feb. was well attended. $d0 was cleared on the supper.

A. Cn a Dniphan coun- I ty veteran auctioneer died at his home in Wathena last week. Ruby Hettick was on the sick week. A most eniovable party was aiv- en hv the M. Ladies Aid iu the church basement Saturday night in honor of Mr.

and Mrs. Kobeit Shields and family who are moving to a farm they recently purchased near Fairview. A large number of friends were present At the pins a nf a nlensant eve ni refresh ueotaornndwickM, l-ickhs, coffee, peaches, whipped cea.n and cake 1 11 were served after which all de parted wishing the Shields family 1, Roy Hudson, aged 35, of Troy, was killed instantly Thursday morn iug last week in St, Joseph, when! his automobile ran over a 'SO foot embankment uear 5th aud Isidore streets. In the machine with Mr. Hudsou when the tragedy occurred was Buell Douglas, Warner Uarr of uear St.

Joseph, George Atkins, of 'Troy, and Celo Snyder, of Breuuer, who received miuor scratches and bruises. A Severance man received from ja friend in Egypt a box of magic powder taken iiom the tomb ot King Tut Following directions he dissolved the powder iu water and made a quart of high-kicking hootch. He drank a small glassful and soon felt, the kick. He weut out on the street and within ton minutes had whipped three of his best friends. Gordon Rutherford, mechanic in the up town garage, has a very serviceable radio receiving set in his home.

He aud his wife aud their friends have been enjoying-concerts aud conversations broadcasted from stations from 100 to 1500 miles away. Mr. Rutherford ia well pleased with his fiue little set. Regular Farmers Union Meeting and Social There will be a regular Farmers7 Union meeting at the Lavereutz school house Saturday evening, March 1923. All members and families are invited to attend Lunch will be served.

H. A. Laverentz, Pres. J. L.

Shay, See. Mrs. A. B. Smith of Colorado is here on a visit with her daughter Mrs.

Herman Lipel and is also vis king her brother-iu law, James Smith, of Doniphau. She came to Bobinsou Friday with the body of her daughter, Mrs. STellie Freelaud who died iu Colorado, Feb. 20, after a lingering illness. There will be a partial eclipse of the moon Friday eveuing, March 2, about 7:15 If you have no tele scope or field glass you can get a good view by the use of a sumll card with a pinhole iu it.

Seeiug through the pin holo gives a clear er image, better than the naked eye. John Black began Tuesday to lay the foundation for an addition which he will build to his meat market. There will be two nice rooms wheu completed which be will use as a dwelling. Let the good work go on. Many more dwellings are needed in Severance.

Wo. Swim, who on two occas ions has been manager oi the Farmers' elevator here, has resigned to take charge of his larui north of town. Mr. Swim is a good busi -t ness man ana uas maue money lor the uuion during his management the eleVator' 1 The basket ball game here Fri day night between Eeudena S. and S.

H. S. was won by Bendena. A practice game between Sparks and Severance Wednesday night was won by Severance. George Schwartz, of Tioy, for- merly ot Severance, has sold his restaurant in Trov t) Tiiannie Has.

Mr. Schwartz probably will work for Wm Adair, the Troy nurseryman. I fa e3 fa raJ 1 BANKING ELECTION PROCLAMATION City of Severance, Doniphan Kansas. 1, Harry W. Ware, Mayor of the City of Severance in said County and State under and by authority vested in me do hereby proclaim and make known that there will be held the regular City election in said City on Monday, the 2nd.

day of Apri A. for the purpose of electing a mayor, five councilmen and a police judge of said City. That the polling place will be in the City's building, in said City and the polls will be opened at the hour of 8 o'clock a m. and closed at 8 o'clock p. m.

The following Judges and Clerks were appointed to serve on the election board. Judges: B. T. Sprad-ling, Frank Schriner and W. W.

Ward. Mrs. P. L. Gray and Mrs.

Hattie E. Peeler. Witness my hand this 19th, day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty three. Attest: Harry W. Ware Mayor of the Cit yof Severance Seal P.

H. Corcoran City Clerk Mrs. Emily Huss, who moved to towu from her farm this week, belongs toone of the first pioneer families in eastern Wolf River township. Her father was Jere miah Dooley, who settled on Cold Springs branch in 1856. Emily Dooley was married to Fielding Hues Feb.

21, 1867. It was a big, old fashioned weddiDg witlrall the pioneer trimmings. At the wedding dinner they had wild goose, wild duck, prairie chicken, raisin cake, fat custard pie, delicious pickles, tea, coffee and lich broths. Mrs. Martha Watkihs Ad tick has gout? to St JoSHtih to stay niih recovers.

her eh Idren until she Leo school has been dosd on account of a large number of cases of sicLiicss. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Woodson Miller i.f Mora. Tuesday, Fb 20, a iUghter John Jameson has been sick with the flu.

Eufns Hall has been very sick. Fir Flooring Fir Ceiling Y-P Flooring Oak Flooring Fir Barn Boards Fir and Y-P Shiplap Fir Timbers R-C Sidings R-C Shingles Fir Lath Brick and Tile Fir and Y-P Drop Siding Red Cedar Poles Red Cedar Posts Paint of All BONE-MGLUGilS LUM5ER 60MFRNY SEVERANCE, KANSAS V. S. Hamilton, Mgr. Pi Fancy Rice, lb 07 Navy Beans, lb .10 Pink Beans, lb 10 Rolled Oats, lb .05 Steel Cut Oats, lb 05 Oil Sardines, can 05 Mustard Sardines, can .10 Bulk Cocoa, lb .10 Pallas Coffee.

3 1.00 No. 10 Peaches, .60 No. 10 Apricots .60 No 10 Apples, can 60 No. 5 Apple Butter. can .60 Severance.

Kansas MASS CONVENTION Notice hereby given that there will be a mass convention of the qualified electors of the City of Severance, Doniphau County, Kan sas, in the Opera House, ou Mon. day, March 12th, at 7:30 p. for the purpose of nominating candidates for the following offices, to be voted on April 2, 1923. Mayor, five couueiltneu ami a police judge. Attest: Harry W.

Ware Mayor Seal: P. Corcoran City Clerk The price received for thoroughbred Dnroc Jersey hogs at the Mai ion Pfteisou wale at Bendena, wa $85 S7 Recently at a public sale near Kennekuk, horses sold at 33 a head, but halteis did not go with the horses. Bb Hinchinan arrived from Horton, Wednesday and will spend a few Weeks here. Pentou was over from Den ton, Tuesday and made The News a pleasant call. by BsagsBXMaiajswLMawr messes KM xa 5 no Sand coarse and um.

Portland Ccuiuut Piaster Cement Crushed Rock Lime in Sacks Lime in Barrels Wall Board Corrugatea Irou 3Ietai Batb Wood'Bats Flue Lim'ng Sash aud Doors Fir Panels Mouldings Kinds and Colors Special Boys Basket Ball SI. 50 Men's 41.75 to $3.50. Ladies' kid house slippers, leath er soles $1 50 to 2 Best grnde calf Oxfords, 84 00. Best kid' Oxfords, S3 00. Ladies' one btrap, Patent tan, and tan kid and tan calf, $3 50 Ladies' one strap satin Oxford, half French heel, Ho 00.

Men7s Work shoes 82.50, $3.00, $4.00 and 84 50. At Gus Ebner's Exclusive Shoe Store. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Clark and son Ernest moved to Hiawatha Tues day.

Their inblie nale last week was one of the largest held in this vicinity for some time. The Clarke I were early settlers on Itiver and many old neighbors and friends who regret that they are moving 5 away were at the sale and bought something as a token of remember j. this fioe faRlilv MnJ Ciaik big dinner, equal Thanksgiving spread, lor tho auctioneer, clerk and a few o'tber friends Alex Coat es has boon threat- ened with the flu. 3k When you want a truck to do your moving or haul your grain, live stock etc, to market call 1806 HIGHLAND Good services and my prices are right. Ready to go anytime anywhere.

Miss Isabel Corbet has betn help- iutr in the central ofhee while Miss Ollie Coates has caring for her mother and sister, Mrs. George Bird. Mrs George Miller and children and Mrs. Jess Flanders, of Bailey- ville visited 'relative here the last of last week. Pureed is to have a Knights of; Colmubn council.

It will with a membership of 44." start I ir 7.