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GARNETT, KANSAS, FRIDAY, JULY 28, 1911 NUMBER 4 VOLUME XXXIX, in making this chautauqua pos- A Gocd Display G3AN Grim ReaDer Busv Takintr Toll OW Large Crowds in Attendance at the First Annual Chautauqua Next Year's Assembly is Assured Boost Residents Called Home to Their Final Reward slDle- Perhaps Garnett has never be- fore entertained so many visitors, The neighboring towns were reft wxc wuwcu brought the people to our city. xruiy, great is isryan, great is Garnett and great is Garnett Chautauqua! tuesday evening The program last night which begun with the Killarney Ladies' i i urcnesira was enjoyed Dy an audience fully as large if not larger than the crowd Sunday night. The Orchestra made a great hit, and presented a pro- gram that was wonderfullv pleasing nearly every number being persistently encored. Ed- win Brush, the magician fur- nished a novel and clever enter- tainment as he presented the mystifying and mysterious tricks of his art. and delighted the audience by his weird, strange masric.

Wednesday afternoon Rev. Prank N. Lvnch, who en- tertained the people yesterday afternoon brought from many of his hearers the declaration that has followpd nearlv pvfirvnne of evervone our chautauaua sneakers. "He is the best yet" His many practi- cal lessons drawn from the theme "Worth While of Life." inter- mingled with humor, pathos and plain facts all combined to form a message that would inspire to 1 higher ideals and better living. i ni!) mige cApenwiue as tor of a city church, has made mm a student or numan nature and he has a helpful message for all.

WEDNESDAY EVENING Ralph Parle tte, the "funny man" greeted his old friends last night with the same droll humor that is always character istic of his lectures as he presnts the greatest truths in a way that reaches the heart while prompt ing a smile. He took for his theme "Why I quit lying" and as there is only one Parlette we can make no ad- equate comparison but only say that in his inimitable way he forcefully emphasized among other things, some of the great mistakes in our methods of life. decrying our seemingly uncon trollable mad haste in obeying the slogan of Americans to Move On," depreciating our educational methods of cramming and paying a high tribute to the principles of Christianity as a true standard of right living. Parlette holds a place all his own in the hearts of the Garnett people, who always welcome his genial face, fine humor and heart to heart talks. ine tsoston wno were Vioro iroctorrla n-ff-Arnnnn anr evening, sure justmed an tnat had been said in regard to them.

ineyarenot oniy musicians oi rare ability, but are royal enter- tainers in several other lines. Their playing on the manmba- phone was splendid, and Miss xuiuga wcicamuijg me best that have been given during the Week. If it is possible, our people would be mighty glad if the Bos- Lyrics could De sent nere again next year's chautauqua. it was almost a unanimous vote last night that Garnett have a chautauqua next year and ar rangements are now on for the Did you notice the window display that Welsh Bros, had in their north show window Tues- day? it was a dandy and some- ming sort oi new. rney naa a large cake of ice in the window, and on top of the cake and all around it they had fruits of all maSf fmit flavors and every- thing that would in any way suggest a cold summer drink.

The Welsh's have one of the -i i i nnest arug stores ana ice cream parlors in this part of the state, and their particular aim is to be up to the minute in everthing pertaining hereto. Some Fine Peaches Sam'l Crum and family and Mrs. Eva Stewart has received from J. H. Stewart at McAlester, a basket of very choice peaches, which from their size and quality would lead one to think the damaging results from me uroum in mat state naa Deen Xl J.l Jl X.

1. 1.. .1 greatly exaggerated. They are beauties, measuring from 9 to 10 menes circumierence. Mr Stewart says the crop will aver ae onlv about one-third the us- ual yield owing to the dry weather, but he expects to mar- ket, from his fruit farm which 1S one 01 ine nnesi in inai section, between two and three hundred bushels, and they will bring irom.uu to per ousnei according to quality and packing The Sooner a SucceM rr Tho larhVs of th PrhvtP.rian church who ryed supper on the Thornton lawn north of the chau tatqua grounds Tuesday, are very much pleased" with their success.

The supper was deli cious and bountiful, we know he- we tested it, and the shady lawn was an ideal place for serv ing. Announce Their Engagement Wednesday afternoon at a very informal gathering of a few inti mate girl friends of the coming bride, Mr. and Mrs. J. B.

Staf- ford announced the engagement of their daughter, Julia, to Mr. Walter McAfee. The wedding will occur sometime in September. A fine New Girl Mr. and Mrs.

W. J. McMurray and daughter, Grace, returned home Saturday from LeRoy, where they were called by the serious illness of Mrs. Ernest McMurray. Miss Ruth McMurray also returned home with them Saturday.

She had been voting at her brother's for a ww ur mure, xiicy repuit a fine baby girl arriving at that home on Friday and the mother is now doing nicely. "Grandpa" McMurray is much elated as this is the first grandchild Jn his Birthday Party Monday was little Irma Brink's ninth birthdav. and to honor the occasion and also in honor of her brother 'Harrv's. birthday which occurred recently her mother crave a nartv to the following little friends: 1 Bonnie i arr WhiTvrva RoiVio Mnrrie Florence Crum. Charlev Embrv.

Donald and Lawrence Kibbv. Mrs. Kibbv and Mrs. Morris were also invited guests. Refreshment of ice cream, cake oranges and bananas were served to the little ones, who had a good time together with games and membrance of their birthdavs.

A fine boy arrived Sunday at 1 the home of Mr. and Mrs. -Dan Cauthorne, at Mexico, Mo. The News extends congratulations. ences in his work, and told some inside facts that are not generally known by the private individual.

He is very pleasant speaker and handles his subject in a masterly way that convinces his hearers that he knows whereof he speaks and that it is not a matter of hearsay with him. In pleasing variation of style from the numbers preceding the crowd in the big tent were entertained last night by. the great character delineator, Sid Landon, who in the presence of the au- dience, by the aid of a wig and a few touches of paint transforms himself into an exact representation of any character he wishes to depict. While constantly entertaining with his wonderfully catchy lecture in connection with his work, he suddenly faces the audience, and lo! you behold before you not Sid Landon, but Mark Twain Edgar Allen Poe, or some other literary character that seems to have stepped from history's page to confront you, and pictures to you a scene from their real life. From a program where all was of the highest excellence, we scarcely dare to make special mention of one to the exclusion of others but perhaps the rep resentation of the old man from Greensburg Corners giving his idea of "Bostin" life at his son John's made the greatest hit of the evening.

Mirth and pathos followed each other in rapid succession as the old man so vividly reviewed the old fashioned qua drille when Peleg called off, and then spoke in tenderness of his last journey to the spot so sacred and dear to him Sid Landon rightfully claims a prominent place on our chautauqua program and we hope to hear him again. The Hattie Rood Grace Com pany composed of Mrs. Hattie Rood Grace and her twin daug-ters, who are as near alike as two peas, presented a pleasing prelude of song and recital that delighted the audience. Mrs. Grace has a wonderful voice, and whistles like a bird and she was ably supported by her two daughters who also displayed ex ceptional talent.

TUESDAY AFTERNOON Garnett may again claim the distinction of having been honored by the presence of Hon. William Jennings Bryan, who appeared on our chautauqua lecture pro gram yesterday afternoon. We would not dare presume to at tempt a description; of the sublime thought, eloquence and ora tory of this wonderful thinker, as he presented his world famous lecture on the "Prince of Peace," the vast audience who greeted him with cheers and continued their earnest attention and hearty applause throughout the discourse fully attesting the sacred place he holds in the hearts of the peo ple. The speaker was introduced by our fellow townsman, Manford Schoonover, who claimed this honor sixteen years ago, and to whom Mr. Bryan paid a pleasing compliment in his introductory speech.

The platform was also graced by the executive committee of our chautauqua, whose beaming countenances revealed the satis (faction they experienced as they beheld the success of their effort Mr. Ballard, whose age had reached the sixties was a man of large stature and great strength, almost always enjoying good health, and his relatives and many friends will be greatly surprised and grieved to hear of his death. Mr. Ballard formerly lived at Colony at which place he will be buried. He leaves to mourn his death a wife, one son Charles, of Seattle, two daughters, Mrs.

Cora Murray, of Colony, and Mrs, Addie Smith, of Okla. Other relatives living in this county are Mrs. Ellen Hiatt, of Welda, and Mrs. John Edwards, of Indian Creek township, sisters, and Ezra K. Ballard, brother, of Welda.

Garnett Won The Game By a score of eleven to ten the Garnett Shamrocks took the Harris Hustlers down the thorny path to defeat. But the Harris boys made the Shamrocks know that they had been playing ball, all right. It was a very exciting game from start to finish and some bad playing was done by both teams, and some mighty fast playing was made by both. Our boys went up in the air" two or three times but they managed to get down in time to keep hold of the winning side of the score. Drake did good work in the box and Milligan was up to his usual standard, and they make a pair to draw to when they get 'right." Shupe at short and Potts at first played their game with the home boys yesterday and both did mighty good work and showed their ability to travel with fast company.

Some mighty good plays were made by players on both sides, notably by Fry, who played left field for Harris, and who made a dandy run to catch a long fly. Floyd Flynn made as pretty a one-hand catch on third base as was ever made. While the score was large, the game was one of the most exciting that has been played here for some time, and it shows that our boys are getting in fine practice and that they will be able to hold their own with any of the fast teams in this part of the country. Theo. VaiiVf isoo Hurt While working at the furniture factory Wednesday, Theo.

Van-Velson met with a painful injury, catching his right hand in the machinery and inflicting a wound which necessitated the amputa- tion of the first and third fingers near the second joint. He was taken at once to the office of Drs. A. and T. D.

Blasdel, who as-istedbyMiss Swallow cared for the wound," and it is hoped it will heal without any serious development of any kind. Mr. VanVelson met with a similar accident to this sometime previous, when he lost two fingers of his left handwhich makes the rjecent loss greater. His many friends sympathize I with him and greatly regret the unfortunate occurrence. 2500 In the Big Tent There were 1300 adult tickets sold at the gate, which with the season tickets already sold brought the approximate attendance to 2500 people who listened to the inspiring address of the noted speaker Tuesday afternoon.

SUNDAY EVENING Fully twelve hundred people listened with rapt attention and intense eagernessSunday night as Father MacCorry portrayed, with reproductions of the famous conceptions of the worlds best artists accompanied by vivid word pictures, the many thrilling and beautiful scenes in the life of our Lord. These wonderful views that blended one into the other, forming a succession of paintings that were exquisite in coloring, perfect in detail and beautiful I beyond description, were procured at a great financial outlay, as well as involving the greatest talent and skill, being exact reproductions, copied with the greatest care from the orginal paintings of the great masters. Accompanied as they were by the eloquest, forceful, words of the orator, the whole performance given a musical setting by the Ruthven McDonald Company, the intense silence and eager interest of the hearers, showed an appreciation of this impressive presentation of the sacred story that would have made audible applause seem sacrilege. The prelude by Kvello-Leigh Company was also well received and the whole program was wonderfully entertaining, inspiring and instructive. MONDAY MORNING Everyone came home from the Chautauqua this morning feeling good and when asked about the program4 answered heartily, "It was fine." Miss Ethel Scott in- troduced the program witn a beautiful piano solo and Miss Emma i'axton followed with a delightful vocal selection both of which were heartily encored and made us proud of our local talent.

Mr. McDonald then sang by special request two solos, "Rock ed In the Cradle of the Deep" and "Bibbety Bob," the latter of which he has sung every day for four years during Chautauqua season. Mrs. Zehner, the noted South ern lecturer, then gave a patri otic address that was considered by some the best number we have yet heard. So far we are pleased with the Chautauqua, and the Chautauqua people like us.

One of their number was heard to freely express himself that this was the best town they had struck yet When speaking of this being our first effort, our baby effort so to speak, our local manager happily suggested the title of "Baby Elephant." 'What's the matter with Garnett Chautauqua? Its all right. MONDAY AFTERNOON AND NIGHT The talk yesterday afternoon by Francis J. Heney was well received and is spoken of very highly by those who were there. His subject was graft by big corporations and public officers and graft prosecution, and as he has been one of the central figures iri the prosecution of graft all over the United States, his array of facts were astounding. Mr.

Heney has devoted a large part of his time for the past several years in the fight against graft and grafters in this country and is recognized as an authority on the subject. He gave many of the experi- GEORGE WHALEY Monday evening about six o'clock George Whaley was called home, after weeks of prolonged and intense suffering, from which the death angel offered release. He has been for a long time a resident of this county, residing on a farm near Westphalia many years, where he was recognized as a man of large heart, honesty of purpose, and untiring energy. His stability of character genial manner and neighborly kindness won for him the admiration and respect of a large circle of friends by whom he was held in the highest esteem. Though for many years threat ened with the dread disease, which finally developed in a malignant form and resulted in his death, yet he was ever hopeful and cheerful, and untiring in his efforts to care for those dependent on him.

Several years be fore his death he moved to Long- ton, where he resided until forced to give up life's active duties, when he came to this city that he might be nearer his older children, who devotedly assisted in caring for him in his last ill ness. Mr. Whaley was fifty-six years of age, and is survived by his wife and nine John, Joe, Misses Elsie and Eva, and Mrs. Fred Coleman by his first marriage, and Leonard, Florence, Mildred and Ruth, from a later union. A private funeral service was held at the home Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev.

C. E. Matson. Inter- mentwas made in Central City by the side of relatives gone be- fore, rne JNews extends sin cere sympathy to the bereaved. JOHN BOWMAN Another pioneer passes away, with the death of John Bowman who died at the home of his son, Albert, near Scipio Monday night.

Mr. Bowman was a native of Germany and had reached the advanced, age of 84 years. He is survived by five sons, Pete, Martin, Albert, Nicholas and Joe and one daughter, Mrs. Tony Stoerman. He was a member of the Catholic church and the funeral ser vices will be conducted by Father Luke.

We have learned no further particulars, but will publish a suitable obituary late. A. D. STONE Word was received Tuesday of the death of D. Stone, who died at his home two miles north of Mr.

Stone had been ill for the last two and at his advanced, age of seventy-five years was unable to rally, and after a loner and useful life, death to end his sufferings. He is survived by his wife and five children, four daughters, Carrie, Minnie, Effie and Katie and one son WilL The funeral took place from the home Thursday. Rev. Siegle conducted the services. DAVE BALLARD Ezra Ballard, of near Welda received word that his brother David C.

Ballard, of Seattle. died very suddenly, at that place and his body would arrive at Colony Thursday or Friday where it will be interred. signing of the contracts for next frolic inna and Harry also re-year's big show. Full details Veived manv nice nresents re- will be given later. f.

Mrs. Ephriam Mitchell and daughter, Maggie, of LaHarpe, came ud tnis morning to visit Mrs. Will McMillin and family and attend the ChautauquaJ.