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8tt Off 1 VGLU3IK 42 KrSLEV, EDWARDS COUNTY, KANSAS. THURSDAY, JUiA" IS. numbi-t: 47 EPWOKTH LEAGUERS ENJOY PLEASANT PICNIC GOVERNOR STUE-ES WILL SPEAK HERE TONIGHT ANOTIILR EIN-LEY PIONEER CALLED TO GREAT BEYOND CITY JAIL IS NO LIEUTENANT SIIELTON TWENTY-TWO MORE MEN NICE PL I FOR vN I ARMY OFFICER HERE ARE CALLED TO COLORS Methodist Young Folks Spend The Meeting At The Cor.rnur.ity Thea-I tre At Eight-Thirty. Col. F.

D. Wvt Vile- Suddenly In Hospital Ar lovra At Leat That's What Paul Murk Thinks Hence His Escape. rrge- Local Physician To Help Will Entrain Here On Tuesday, Cc-niagiou July The 22nd. Evening At Meadow Krook. mi i.

ii ill Sff ML Jby ii This corn muni i.v was Monday by a wire? from Mrs. D. 0 tne our old mend, "Long Boy, which Twenty-two men are ordered to reno.t to The young- poi'le of the Epworth League met at the Methodist church last Friday evening- at Governor Stubbs has been in town most of the t'ay nesting with friends and will speak at Community Theatre this evening on "The War And Cr-nscouenres." and it is hoped that a goH crowd will turn cut to hear him. Th Governor is an excellent speaker nd will not fail to entertain you, le has lived in Kansas leng enough hat he knows the Kansas language, and talks it freely. Inci- seven-thirt' and took hike to Meadow Brook whre a very enjoyable "dusk picnic" was enjoyed-Games were played, music enjoyed and a general good time reported by all who were fortunate enough to be with the happy crowd.

The only draw back to the evening 'was the naughty thunder storm that camc up and scared the picnickers dently we presume he will men-out It is unfortunate that the tion the fact that he is a candi- only time it can rain in this section is when some big event is to take place or at least that's the way the young folks feel about the matter- The girls in the party great assisted with the making of the affair a decided success when they very daintily served a repast consisting of sandwiches, ice cream It- an army meJic-nl officer, Lieutenant Chas. D. 1 1 1 -1'-tti an in- in ivi- Ilt iqiomuji Mid quarantine of communicable lisease. Lieut. Shelton has been assigned by Surgeon General Gor-gas to investigate the state and local boards of health as to their efficiency in disease control, and to insist upon energetic and prompt quarantines- This action of the war department is explained by Lieut.

Shelton as follows: "A great many people, and some few physicnans. are disposed to look upon measles, mumps, whooping cough, chic-k-mpox and German measles as mild diseases which one must have, and therefore no precautions to prevent their sp ead is necessary. Yet these mild diseases contracted by the non-immune soldier when he Vst t-nters camp are very They not only make him sf. liability instead of an asset to government tor trom tour to I weeks, but they make him a .1 A A 1 ready victim for more serious in fections such as pneumonia, diphtheria an memingitis. If he does rot contract the latter, at least an attack of measles or mumps delay his training for a considerable time, and most persons are familiar with the possible results of a delaved army at this critical period." The physicians assured Lieut.

Shelton that the people of Edwards county are lova citizens and that the Kaiser will not continue profit as a result of their care lessness in the spread of these and pickles. We are too old to i stockmen in th estate and a jolly know the significance of the "pick-j good fellow to boot cut with les" at a picnic party but some of i the Governor and assiir us tht the young ladies insist that there the red-headed gentleman is was no connection with the serving to knock down the plum. Whoth-of them and the old adage or i er yon agree with or not goes something atter the fashion oonoye muie v.itn ji je muie wun your oia nee- haw-" However, that isn't what our friend, Paul Murka, was singing when he quietly sawed the" bars from the jail window and slipped out into the darkness last Friday night. If young Murka was inclined to sing at the thought of freedom he doubtless only "hummed" the tune after this fashion, "Goodbye Jail, Goodbye Kinsley. Goodbye Sheriff, I'll give you the old Hee-haw' or something to that effect.

The main point of interest to our people is the fact that the young gentleman is out in the big wide world free and still at large going and coming, no loubt. as he pleases. It was several days ago that Paul Murka at any rate that's the name he gave when thc booked him at the station wi mrown on a charge of theft. The -oung man was of a very restless lisnosition however and rwl.ll not to await his trial so he man- i aged in some way or other to saw the bars from the window of his cell and siin quietly awav in the night. Up to the hour of going to press no definite clew has been uncovered as to his whereabouts but he better not return to this city soon if he does not want to face the charges laid up against him in the local court- Marriages Baker-Vanvoorhis Married at the Methodist parson-ige at Spearville on Thursday, July 11th, Ha rvey Vanvoorhis tf Bucklin.

and Miss Faith Baker Kinsley. The bride is the daughter of vev. and "Mrs. W- G. Baker of this ity.

Both of these young people are graduates of the Bucklirr" High School, Miss Baker of the class '16 and M1'. Vanvoorhis of the class or'18- They had been assoc i i --v-v wards county for service in the FaIWvI 2nd. Following is the call issued by the local board, the first four men on the list will go to Fort Rile3' while the oalance of the call will be sent to Camp Fun-ston. Horace Mathews, Kinsley Robert Clifford Lolmaugh, Bel-pre Edward Koehn, Gartieiu John Jacob Tubbs, Kinsley Ross Roman, Belpre Clyde W. Burk, Lewis Henry Sanka, Belpre Willis Hankla, Row.

Okla James Edward Collier, Mullinvile Daniel Earnest Hinderliter, Belpre Irwin Smith, Truosdale Milton W. Angleton. Offerle Albert F. Baier. St.

Joh John Mack, Belpre Harry Vergie Gould, nonsdaie Henry Kinsley Ray Moore. Kinsley George Beery, Belpre Peter A- Stegman, 123 N. Oak Pratt Chester A. Bates, Trousdale Thomas W. Wood.

Dale, Ind. Orvel Work, Transferred from Trinidad Colo- Bargains! Owing to our crowded condition. we are closing out our entire line of refrigerators and oil stoves at bargain prices. We also have some slightly used kitchen cabinets ii: i. i more you get the more ca and should, invest in War Savings Stamps, Quality Jewelry Reasonable Prices! Fine Stationery The Newest and Latest Styles Typewriter Paper slid Carbon Paper Typewriter Ribbora Books for all occsssleas Copy write, Gift, Wedding and Bibles You are cordially invited to pay us a visit and look over our complete and varied as sortment of the latest and best Jewelry, Stationery and Books.

SCHNATTERLY'S Jewelry, Stationery and Book Store ri which rt 1 1- hici Bros, his co-operation in prompt reporting and quarantine of cases In his '-are and to keep the Health Offi- Your patriotic duty is in propor-cer informed of cases, in their tion to the money you earn. The date for the republican nomination to United States Senator, but there will be no harm in that and neither will there be any harm if he. is chosen to represent this state in the Senate hs plenty big enough for the job. Add, speaking of his candidacy un. George Donaldson, who is one of the most prominent fairneis and is a mattter of opinion but knowing Mr- Donaldson do we have considerable rvrcA for his opinion.

Ono thing i-certain, Stubbs has a mighty good man back of him vSfri G-mre Donaldson ta.kes off coat and goes to work for he is a thi generally does things. or many vears he has been one of the most influential livestock men ir we.st- ern Kansas and at the present he is president of the ittiem.nV Association of the state and a most prominent figure in Kansas politics. Rain Spoils Good Sptcch Attorney General S. 71. Brewster, republican candidate for governor, was here the, first -f the wcA looking after his political fence? and intended speaking in the City Park Monday evening but rdonj-about the time set lor tre meeting a big blak rain cloud hove in sight and by the time the crowd was started to gather rain began falling and our friend, Brewster, was compelled to forego the pleasure of a talk "with our people-Much as we enjoy politic." I ppr.rrh-es a good rain is alvavs welcome in these parts and vith all due respect to 'the Attorney General we were well pleased vith the it in Mr.

Brewster is one of th brilliant men "of the state though and it is to be regretted that he was not able to hold a big meeting. He may return to our city at a later date and if so will no doubt be greeted by a large crowd. Advertised Letttr List The following list of letters remains uncalled for at the Kinsley. Kansas, Post OrTice, July IS, 1018. If not called for in two weeks, they will be sent to the Dead.

Letter Office- Ainsworth, Mrs. Sam Jones, Mrs. George IL Madden, Mrs. X- L. Rice.

Mrs George Akins, John Bingamon, Mr. Earnest Coldren, James A. (2) Ford, Mr. WT. S.

Murke, Paul P. In- calling for the above, say you saw them advertised. B. F- Tatum Postmaster. For Sale.

My 5-room bungalow, like new, close in, price right. Will take in one or two horses or mares, balance on monthly payments like rent. F. A. Bieber.

Phone 261 M. tf lated for four or five, years in ahtined cases, and evaders of the school life, and now as the young state laws will be immediately reman is to go into the f.rmy they ported to the county attorney for were quietly married and in the prosecution. West stating that her husband had suddenly passed away at a hospital in Oskaloosa, Iowa, where he has been under treatment. It was only the day before that he had written friends here thathe was doing nicely and soon expected to be with them again. Death is always sad, but peeul- liarly so, when it strikes like light ning in our midst, for a moment we are stunned, shocked, pained as if in the grip of a horrible nightmare, then suddenly the truth flashes upon us that another of our respected friends has been called to that land across the river from whose borne traveler returns- And once again we are reminded that in the midst of life we are in death and then do we remember the teaching, Be Ye Also Ready," and we who know the Colonel and loved him best are soothed in the thought that he was ready.

Some of you can remember when h'fe in Edwards county was harder nid sterner than it now is. When biting poverty was the rule instead of the exception, when you had no modern conveniences in your homes, when you lived in shanties and dugouts scattered far apart over the bleak prairies. It was in these times that Fletcher O. West came to Kansas to grctf Up with the West- Coming here in the early 80's he grew to be a part of the country and much of his life has been given to its up-building. He possessed all the uualities of the sturdy pioneer and his life was touched with kindness the most beautiful flower that grows and in his daily contact with his friends he gave freely of the blessing that were his.

Col. West was the type of man you grew to love and admire and he held the respect of the entire community. He was a clean, zeal ous worker for good and was al ways ready and willing to promote the interest of the county in which he lived- For many years he has been a prominent figure in church and lodge work of the county. He was a member of the Christian church, a 32nd degree Mason, an Odd Fellow and a member of two or three other organizations. He followed closely the teachings of Masonry and when for him the silver cord was loosened and the golden bowl was broken he went out into jthe darkness soothed and sus tained by an unfaltering trusl that all would be well- Fletcher D.

West was born at Cados, Ohio, in the year 1849 am died at a hospital in Oskaloosa Iowa, early Sunday morning fol lowing a minor operation. Tht early years of his life were spenJ with his parents in Ohio, when he became of age he turned his face toward the setting sun and set out to see what was in the won derful West coming first to low? and later to Kansas arriving in Edwards county in January, 1885 where he has since resided- On Christmas day, 1884, he was unite" in wedlock to Miss Mary McGib and they lived happily togothe-for twenty years when the good wife took suddenly sick and died Ten years later he was again united in marriage, this time to a Kinsley young lady, Miss Ella Kni-sley, who was with him his death giving him every attention and doing all that loving hand? can do. The remains were laid tc rest in the old home cemeiery ir Ohio and today Kinsier ana Edwards county keenly feels the loss of a tried and true friend. Here Friday Night. The Christian church is in a gceat war emergency drive and one of the Men and Millions tams will sing and speak at the Christian church Friday evening.

The team is composed of jEld- J. T-Wheeler, of SpiveyT Kansas, and Eld. W- M. Mundell of Norwich, Kansas, Both are enthusiastic speakers and Mr. Mundell is a gifted singer- He will sin in two.

languages at the same time. Come and hear. this splendid team upon the greatest question concerning the church- wening the groom left for Wich ta to enter the service of the ountry. Miss Baker has been in Kinslev mly a months but has made nany friends. We understand communities not attended by phv sicians.

When no physician is called it is the duty of house- holders to report cases of conta- gious disease of any character tr the health officer- The county health officer will appreciate in formation of concealed or unquar This country has no place for Hun sympathizers who knowingly refuse to co-operate with the health authorities in suppressing contagious disease Now is the time to subscribe for the Mercury. whatever it is about the lovesick swain. It is the little pleasantries of life after all that make our journey along the milestone road worth living and the young peoples societies are entitled to much credit or the recreation they afford and the good they do. Methodist Church Notes Never was there greater need of kolding fast to the old truths than now. In the midst of vai which is destructive and unsettling, we must keen the altar fires of our religious life always burning- No power but Christianity will be able to reconstruct the yvuiiu aiici tins jiccil ntmc i.

settled. The churches are not decadent, but they have made possible all the finest and noblest things in this war- The church's greatest opportunity and need will come when the war is over. Six persons were received into the church on Sunday morning. Every Sabbath is a possible, day for to our membership-The Christian faith is more reasonable and more needed every day. No life is complete without union with Jesus Christ- Every well ordered life in these times should be in line with church influence and activity.

With reports showing attendance and offerings in the Sunday school a little in advance of the corresponding date last year, we ought to be expecting substantial progress when the hot weather is past. We are planning a real drive to begin on September first- A good program of activities will be out. But we riuct hold the line right now- Notice Of Registration In order to vote at th coming Primary election it is necessary to Register at the office of the City Cerk if you have not registered ince Kinsley became Second Class City, or in case you have moved your place of residence since yo.u registered. The' Registration books are now jopen and will be closed July 27th so it will be necessary to register before that date. M.

A. WILSON, City Clerk. 2t Governor Stubbs To Speak. Governor W. R.

Stubbs will speak at the Community Theatre this evening at 8:30 p. nv on the war and its consequences. Come and bring vour friends. Gomi5Mlt that this couple were very popular I Notice Bucklin where they were so well The practice of picketing stock cnown. Mr- Vanvoorhis was bon on the school-grounds results in nd raised in that locality, and is jthe twisting and breaking down of young man of splendid character the small trees.

This has wish them a life of happiness. I ioned the loss of some of the best nd the best blessings that could trees. Action was taken on this ome to them. matter at the last Board -meeting. Hereafter, no stock of any kind Keener-Golden shall be allowed to be picketed on Miss Helen Keener and roff fencer Golden were quietly mar- the hrA of Nation.

At The Theaters ied 'last Sunday night at the Iethodist parsonage, the Rev. W. Baker performing the ceremony, Inly a few friends were present. Miss Helen is the third daugh- er of Mr. and Mrs.

W. C. Keener Kinsley, and her marriage has iroven of grat interest to friends the family- She has grown to air young womanhood here, at-ending the city schools and tak-ng interest in church work. Many ittle children of tns town will niss her, as she was a favorite vith the little folks-Mr. Golden has been employed ')y the Kinsley Graphic where he roved himself a capable genial uiness man.

He has accepted a position with the Stafford. Courier-Mr. and Mrs. Golden left for their new home in Stafford Sunday light- The Mercury extends them congratulations and best, wishes. Soldiers And Sailors.

I wish to -announce that you are not subject to the civil authori- ties, except for. attempts to de- fraud, in the shape of law suits after you have received orders, and are subject to the call of our government; and in casa of summons being served on any of you. I am at your service, without fee, to defend against said action. T. S.

HAUN, Attorney at Law, Room 7. Demain Building-, Kinsley. I THURSDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHTS "WHEN A MAN SEES RED." A Fox picture starring Wm; Famuni- A thrilling story taken from Larry Evans' "The Painted Lady" in The Saturday Evening Post. There is no end of action and. through it all there runs a pleasing veinj of pathos that takes hold of the heart strings of the audience from the very first and never loosens the grasp until the end.

SATURDAY NIGHT Two 2-reel Dramas and a 1-reel comedy MONDAY NIGHT Love You," a seven-reel feature, starring Alma Reubens TUESDAY NIGHT Roy Stewart in "Law's Out Law." WEDNESDAY NIGHT "A Bachelors Children," with Harry Morey in the leading role. eOMJIUNLTY THEATRE FRIDAY NIGHT "Fighting Trail," This is the last episode of this great outdoor serial and will be followed by a still greater one. SATURDAY NIGHT Wm- S. Hart in "The Bad Man." Special for Next Week. The Glory of the nation.

If you want to know about this special, ask Mr. Jas. Taylor us about your eyes We can help you. Leonard Jewelry Company Jewelers and Opticians Watch Inspectors for T. S.

F. Ry. Co.".