Haviland Onlooker from Haviland, Kansas • 1

VOL. HAVILAND. KANSAS. FR.IDAY. MAY 31.

1912. NO 4 Commencement week FOR REGISTER OP DEEDS I hereby anQouace my candidacy for re-election to the ofHc of Ketcister of Deeds of Oounty. subject to the will of the Republican party ia the August primary. A. W.McKinley, The Haviland State Bank Capital Surplus $21,000.00 On Friday morning May 24, came the climax.

The band was early in evidence 'making music waking, every body up an and reminding them that it was time to go to commencement. The church was beautiful de corated in the Senior colors, with flowers aad greens as a back ground, the work of the Junior I I 1 ESTABLISHED 1903 We solicit ycur business. Bard E. Matthews, FOR COUNTY CLERK I hereby announce my candidacy for the nomination for Couoty Cleric subject to the Primaries to held ia August. Harry Paxton, NOTICE Owing to delay ia getting moved toour new location, will announce our Opening Sak in the next issue of this paper.

MESCHKR CO. NOTICE to Haviland telephone users All delinquent subscribers win please call at the office and set tie up their phone accounts. Hereafter all tolls will have to be settled for at the close of every month; if not settled, in! connections will be refused till settled. C. J.

Kuch. 3 3 3 WE Have It Now i 3 3 3 15 cts. per lb. 3 lbs. for 25 cts.

15 cts. lb. t21-2clb. 12 1-2clb. 15 cts 15 cts 3 cans 25 cts the thing we have been looking Dried Appricots 4 Crown Raisins Fine Peaches Prunes Apples Canned Pears Canned Appricots Corn CARPET WEAVING Rag carpet weaving at Phone 32 M.

D. Bond Billy Rahenlramp, Byrde Ellis, and Gordon Bennett and the Misses Alma Meschke, Edna and Rachel Crebs spent Sunday on the Rockefeller Carl Bvrd is back at his oil place at the J. Weodard Mer, Rev. Chas. Lescault and Carl held a two days meeting at Hopewell Saturday and Sunday.

Mrs Ada Clark of Kismet can in last week for a short visit with f- her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Tarn. LOST A yellow shell back comb set with imitation ditnohds, Lost wwvwvwwvwvwv Woodward Bros. Last week was one of especial interest and importance to all the friends of the academy and the whole neighborhood as well Commencement week, from May 19 to May 24, has long been looked foward to by the graduates, and faculty, Alumnae, and friends.

All the functions were well attended, and much appreciation was shown of the work lone Sunday evening May 19, the Baccalaurate service was bc-ld in the Friends Church. During the playing of a voluntary the Sen iors and teachers took their places. Rev. Lescault preached an inspiring sermon, the subject of which was "Command of Resources." The male quartette rendered a sac red rn be Hel me to be H'ly," and Miss Mildred Jenkins sang a solo, "Hold thou my hand, dear Lonl." On Tuesday night, May 21, the Senior class gave the class play ia the Academy hall, entnled "Mr. Bob The parts were clev erly carried out, and the characters made the audience feel what they were acting from Auut Matilda and her ifaro tea." down to Paity a uelighti in 4 'Mr.

Shakespeures After the pl.iy a banquet was held, in which letters from old iriends, toasts and strawberries held an important place. Wednesday everdng. May 22, brou iii an innovation in the form of an Aluaani Public, given by the members of the A cademv academy alnmnae. Mr. Carl Davis of Wichita delivered an address, and the class history and musical members were muchenjoyed by all.

At the close of the entertainment the meuioers oi'toe Alumnae association and th ir invited guests, the graduating class and faculty, maue ti eir way to tne home ol Mr and Mrs. J. M. Toad-vine where elegant banquet was served by the ladies of the Friends church. The house was decorated with school pennants, and in t.j alumnae colors, purple and gold.

A number of little ladies in purple and gold caps and aprons waited upon the guests The centerpieces were especially attractive, being miniature gol May poles, tiny dolls holding purple streamers. Mr. Walter Ellis proposed a toast to the which was responded toby the President of the Senior class, Mr. Pearl Ri-cord, There were forty two members present out of the sixty cne, ano interesting letteis were read from the following who were un able to be present: Wallace Kemp Myra Binford, Fred Grenleaf, ond v- odurd, Nannie Brown, Shelby Fell, W. A.

Young Raymond Hinford, Lena Hadley, and Ida May Whitlow. Prof. William Iteagunof Friend University, Wichita, delivered an able lecture on "Education" Thursday evening, May 23, at the Aeadcoiy Hall Prof. ReHgan ha forceful speaker and Is able not only interest but to instruct his h( Jtra, 1 3 3 3 3C class, The entire school marched in and took their pieces in a body near the rostVum, and gave the Seniors a Chautauqua salute as they entered. The 1 Sweet girl graduates" deserved the title, and the boys locked their best; and as they took their seats on ohe platform the necessary touch was added to prniiOunce the decorations complete.

The orations were very gocd, the subjects carefullychosen and and well delivered Prof. Reagan ef U. gave the class address, leaving many valuable and practical thoughts. The music was much enjoyed by all, the male quartette doing themselves credit, and the chor-. uses by the school were exceptionally good.

After the presentation of Diplomas bv Prof. Townsend the class was congratulated by their many friends. The Senior class is certainly to be congratulated upontheir work this year. In fact the year has been one in hich the work has been satisfactory as is shown by the closing exercises of the school year. Long live the In behalf of the old soldiers of Haviland we wish to than Bi o.

Lescault for the special sermon preached for our. especial benefit on Sunday 26th. It touched a cord that vibrated in the hearts of us old men, as the sermons of our beloved chaplains did when in the camp and on the field as our homes and families were held up to usand we were exorted, to standby our savior as by onr" country, that our homes might not be'blighted by any sinful act more than our country by any disloyal act to our Government; blessed be our chaplains. And to the choir, -we are most grateful for the beautiful selections rendered at the service. May they ever feel that they gave some eld men and their life'eompanions a pleasant hour D.

Winters, for all of us. PS DISTRICT CONVENTION June 6 7 at Friends Church. A good program has been arranged with good speakers; Everybody invited and urged to attend. See program in another column. A 3EVAH, Local President Saturday between 1.

H. Wooo wards residence and Friends church or church and town. Return to Miss May Woodward. FOR SALE My property in Haviland in fine location 2 lots all set to shade and fruit trees all fenced with picket ERNST BRYANT, Bakery and Confectionery We will soon be in our new location, and will be prepared to furnish you with the best in Confections, Candies, loe Cream, Fruits Bakery Goods. fence, iu front.

Siae walks from town to door chichen house and lots, also coal and cob house at Avind ill. This property is all ew, a bargain for someone. See i E-M' Mills at L. J. Woodard'f Store Prof.

Townsend who retire frorn Academy work has nov Do you know that you can have your broken furniture aad chairs repaired good as new. Bring them in and see. We also make all kinds of screens keep the flies oat and ir3tall the Peace Metal Weather Strip to stop the dust. Why net get them here. Haviland Planing Mill R.

S. Core, Prop, Phone 11 2-A completed his thirtieth year a a teacher. He returns to his homt at Wichita. Prof. Jenkins and family wil move to Wichita and will havt charge of the south hall at thi Friends The enrollment- this year waf-69 with an average attendance about 60.

There were 56 in atten dance to the close of the school year, A number of Haviland peopU vxpave been attending the meetings at Wellsford. They ro nort iaod crowds and a success At your service A. B. Bevan, Jeweler e.t Qualitv Store -a lul mating. i- i Mi.

'tud Mrs. A L. Bennett ol v'ickerson were tiaiting here this.