The Valley Falls New Era from Valley Falls, Kansas • Page 1

1 Hew VALLEY VOL 14 VALLi-VALLS. JEFFERSON COUNTY, KANSAS, DECEMBER 21, 1911. NO. 2 I thank my friends and patrons for the many favors shown me through this year, and wish you AROUHD THE COURT HOUSE. Frank Puckett, execut of Thomas Pucfcett, ha filed partial account showiug a bilance of $1955.20 in his hands and represents all debts against the estate are paid and that it will be safe 10 pay il- specific bequest under the will.

It was therefore ordered that the executor pay to Frank Puckett the sum of $1000, the only specific bequest under the will. The Kendall State Bank has been allowed a claim of $1,628.57 against the estate of H. M. Dolittle as a fifth class claim. The State Tax Commission has made its finding that there is due from the A Merry Christmas and 5 succession of the estate of Eliza J.

Sayler against the share of Edward T. Saylerthesum of $92.67 as inheritance tax. A Happy New Year Mrs. Rosa Hutch isort-has filed suit in the court of Justice Leech against Lee Allen for the recovery of $85 which she alleges is due her for the destruction of her buggy by reason of eari singingnome and xiovm the gain -vine neartis world trie restless oma roam. ver up 7 arw When comes tneume or holly- leaves, of fellowship and Tin.

marftc th a collision with an automobile which was driven by the defendant. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan were driving in the buggy near their home in Rural town- siory oi day the Chrisuchild came to arth Then all abo Oil lit and an around on mountain, plain, and fbam, heart is ho; singin ii uicy iiccu io dinging no I tt333fiC snip several weens ago wnen Auen ran into the buggy. The night was dark and it is said that he was driving without lights.

The occupants of the buggy saw the automobile and attempted to turn out, but the machine wanderrlove! It leads us ori beneath the dreaming start i i ecKonsus with tempting hands from many lands afar: 1 (Kf H. Ferguson. Mr. Ferguson also tiled vouchers showing final distribution and was discharged as administrator of tbe estate of Walter Ferguson. (Concluded on 3rd page) THE VALLEY FALLS NEW ERA ESTABLISHED 1869 L.

H. BURNETT, Editor and Proprietor. where the 4otos dream is filled with rare delight WWW xZi iHres us snows gleark through the endless nights silent struck the buggy throwing it over into the ditch. There was some talk of a settlement at the time of the accident. Marriage licenses have been issued to Harley Marshall and Anna Ger- who wander far beneath the sKv's broad dome.

Entered at the postafnee in Valley Fall. Kti Masons Elect Officers Wednesday night was a bad one for home a ain the, heart is singing home. for transmission ih'oujfh the mails a second class anyone to be out, but there was a po-cs good attendance at the election Of. Editorial Office: Mutual 75 Independent US. truce Greeves of Valley Falls and Arnold H.

Ott and Florence L. Leu of Valley Falls. 1 Business Office: Mutual 46 Independent 110. past a picture fair arid free officers of the Masonic lodge, which resulted as follows: P. Mann, VV.

W. M. Dun- homp wherever it may bet gs to us; across the hill and plain i At the sheriff's sale of the real estate belonging to the estate of V. F. Newell, which was held at the south within us seems to echo the refrain.

I NJS Until the souK Judge W. I. Stuart of Troy, a candidate for the republican nomination for congress for this district spent a few hours in town last Wednesday. While his appearance is dignified yet I door of the court house at 2 o'clock downHhe world the. restless feet may roam.

A wnerever upana ain the heart is singing home. canson, S. W. I. Thompson, J.

T. B. Gephart, treasurer; V. P. Murray, secretary; L.

H. Burnett, trustee. The installation will be held on St. Johns day, Wednesday the 27th, at which lime it is hoped those who were prevented from attending the election will be present. Refreshments will be served.

Tuesday, afternoon the 80 acre tract to Jesse Newell for $3,700 and the residence property in Ozawkie was sold to Fred Luttzjobann for 5C0. The property was sold by order -Jf tie heart is home it is not aristocratic ana ne lm- pressed those who met him as 7. A of the district court under a judg being very affable, sincere and man in every, place mere comes trrehauntina sonsi nty outspoken. In his judicial dis a glory crismt, in cadence full and strong. ment in partition.

Suit has been filed in district court by J. L. Pettyjohn against To him vhcKsleeps upon nis arms lyebre the tirelessMqe, trict where he has served a number of terms on the bench he Ana ne wno oenas aoove ms aesn, me coaxing strains mustnow. Guy Baker, Florence Baker and J. R.

sustains a high reputation as an 9 Thanking them for sweeter than the clover-tang Ahat drips fronT honey coml Harcourt for the recovery of $2,100 is singing home- again-heoheart is singing hom alleged to be due on a promissory note! past favors we wish aH and for the foreclosure of a mortirace able and just judge. His temperament as indicated by the our patrons and friends color of his hair and complexion covering the north hart of the south-1 east quarter of section 7-10-18 and for is very si miliar to that of Congressman Murdock'. Judicial ex an order of sale to sell the property to satisfy the judgment, ah also for aj perience combined with aggres judgment for $1,600 alleged to be due; on a promissory note and for the fore- closure of a mortgage which covers 59 acres of that part of the southwest! quarter of section 7-10-18 lying east of to the Delaware river, and for an order A MERRY CHRISTMAS and Happy Prosperous New Year I remain yours truly, of sale to sell said property to satisfy eliminated if the roads could switch cars to one another. the judgment. R.

W. Ferguson, executor of Henrietta Ferguson, was in probate court Monday and filed annual account Utilities Commission Meets Here. rapberoftbe Board were present as were also Superintendents McLellan of the Santa Fe and Cahill of the siveness, honesty and pluck are qualities that would recommend a man for any position but more especially a congressman. Such a man would not be content to be a mere jumping jack and perform only when the string is pulled but would take rank with 1 Murdock and the lamented Madison who placed. Kansas on the Congressional map.

He would be a respresentative and not a mere automation. Judge Stuart is an advocate of progressive republican principles and if commissioned as congressman will work for those principles at all times. The railroad people objected to in the switch on account of the A meeting of the utilities tummls- it Uouri Pacibc, including several foriut rlv as the Kailroaa showing a balance of $2,571 96 in hisi? cost, and that practically the only torneys. hands. Upon his representation thati it would be safe to distribute $2,500 jj of this amount the court ordered a John VJ.

Owen Jr. I The, Meat Man. distribution of $625 to the guarftian of Albert E. Ferguson and to person to be benefitted was Mr. Uauck, who according to the Missouri Pacific officials was well taken care of as it was.

No decision was rendered, but it appeared to be the general feeling that the Board would order the switch built. E. E. Ferguson and R. W.

Ferguson, Commissioners, met in Valley Falls Wednesdny to lwlc into the petitivn of the Uauck Elevator Co for a connecting tracK betwten the Santa Fe and Union Pad tic with the Missouri purine Commissioner Uyan was to have come out on the Union Pacific but reported that he gotleftat Leavenworth which caused one of the party to remark hat man who could be left bv Mr. Hauck's contention was that the connecting link was necessaryto enable him to get the benefit or the lowest rates to desirable markets reached by both roads. He showed to the Commissioner where he had handled 87 cars of grain over the Sana Fe this year ate saving even after hauling the grain by wagon to and from the elevator. The same dfr- each, they beiug the assignees of J. 11 VBTOUTC3Urrx-cv w-' L.

DeLand, representing the Studebiker Corporation and Automobile Factory at Detroit, 02 C3 the L. K.Sc W. would have little advantage appears reversed in' the home of the E. M. F.

"30" and thej iSHg tlUllS lUi OJULl JLQ JUL! Oil chancp in the race for governor of handling of poultry from the Stewait Kansas. Poultry Co only the haul is to the White and he stenoir- Missouri Pacific, which would be Flanders "20," pave a moving picture free show of the "automobile factory in action" at the onera house Tues day night showing every step and process in the construction of these great machines from the pig iron to the finished product, 'and the racing tests on roads and roughest grounds. 4 mi. A most interesting operation is a com A J. Ilallftiiig uui xui plete forging and forming of a front axle.

Ten thousand feet of films and scores of slides were shown, all ex plained by Mr. DeLand, and making! their kind patronage during Ci the past season we wish them all a Any good old magazine, provided you order it through F. O. Shaffer's subscription agency. Or, Father, brother or sweetheart may appreciate a nice pipe, tobacco pouch, cigar case, or something extra in smoking tobacco.

Here you will find the largest and finest If you want a nice box of good Christmas cigars, Shaffer's is the place to get them. In conclusion we know that mother, sister or Sweetheart would appreciate a box of Dolly Varden Chocolates, the finest in town. a most interesting panorama. A. Campbell operated the electric lantern.

Mis. Jerry Simpson was in town Thursday morning selling the life of her husband, the profit from which erry Christmas, she says she is dependent on for her living. There is certainly a text here for several sermons. A man who draws the salary of a congressman for Prosperous and Happy to Year. several terms and does not at least I take out enough life insurance to protect his widow is certainly lacking in business foresight Dr.

A. E. Pecino vsky Charley Becker and wife were in town Tuesday between trains, on their way home to Dunavant from a visit to Merlden. iilJ tyji..