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i Historical Society VOL. 12 VALLEY FALLS, JEFFERSON COUNTY, KANSAS, JULY 7, 1910. NO. 31 VALLEY ir ALLS Notice to Bidders. Sround tfa Court Where you get riAAri 1 1 a 1 lui turns of Interest to Every Resident of Courts and Offices at LUMBER, at Hanoot Prlcoo.

Delaware Lumber Company 115. VALLEY FALLS, HO. Friday the probate court appointed Mrs. M. J.

Scoville administratrix of the estate of M', 1 "de'baugh' late the estate of Freeman Scoville late of "Wkl Valley Falls probate couit Wednesday. Marriage license was Issued to John 1 wa fid the islrl1c1t Cour G. Hunt of Denlsouaud Miss Rachel by Jewell et al Gardiner of Bancroft Friday. Wlllldm evve11 et al ad" T1 ministrator, with will annexed of the J. L.

Raines, as administrator of the estate of V. F. Xewell, late of estate of Steven Stark, was granted Ozawkie, to set aide the will. This permission to sell some real estate case was up in the probate court in Friday. The property consists of a June when an effort waamade tohave few lots in WilliamstoAn.

the will set aside on the grounds that James W. Shrader, administrator V. F. Newell was not competent to of the estate of J. M.

Dyson, made 1 make a will and that undue influence final settlement in the probate court was used on him, but nothing of this Tuesday. kind could be proven at that time. Wyatt Grapg, administrator of the i None of the witnesses at that time estate of Summerville Schuster, made could give any testimony as to what final settlement in the probate court condition his mind was in at the time Tuesday. De made the will. The will was ad- mttted to probate.

This will was The Hoard of County Commission- made on the 12th day of July, 1907 ers were in regular session the first and left all the property to the three days of this week, and trans- widow and Everett Newell, a grand-acted considerable business. II. N. Casebier is attorney for The much talked of Judy road case the plaintiffs. is finally settled to the apparent satisfaction of all concerned and the transfers.

final end Will ive a first ClaSS road Elizabeth J. Miltijran to CalvinCurry, apart of ne qr. ne qr. 4-9-19 800 between Oskaloosa ana Lawrence. Truman T.

Viets. et ai. to Clinton h. Viets This is accornnllshed bv the HberalitV I Of Mr. Harris, Who IS One Of the largest taxpayers in the county.

i ft Harris believes that a better road can be made over the bills where it is at pret-ent located than to establish a new road around the foot hills at the expense of large damages and consequent work of grading up a road bed. Mr. Harris agrees to give $1,000 if the county will give $500 and have all this money or so much thereof as is necessary xpenfted- under the supervision of the county surveyor on the hill. This wks 'agreed to by the commission, is and the petition for a held July 1st and 2nd. 60 applied for new ad withdrawn.

Qulteajthird grades, 33 for seconds, 7 for number of rriJents of this part firsts and 1 wrote for grades on Proof the ouuU) vtre present and it fessional. wasagrttd Ih it the road asatj Prof. W. D. Ross, State Inspector present maintained was an imposi- for the Normal Training department ttono desired to.spentthe Fourth Dav celebrating in sell U.elr farm products in Lawrence, Oskaloosa and incidentlly paid "this County Survejur Clark says a good otlice a vsit.

Mr Hoss ig well roadcin be made 'of this for the pleased with the results of the Normal money appropriated. Straining course the past year. He A start has been made in the I believes it will be a great factor in Iralnae District matter. Mesne rs I influencing graduates from the rural Contest Warming Up Following is the count of the votes for the School Library, for Monday. Remember this handsome library goes to the school district outside an incorporated city which has the most votes.

Watch for announcements which will enable you to help your district to a lot of vote3 by pationizing our adver-! tisers. Bo1100 1851 i Prairie Hall 5554 North Cedar 1245 Blue Mound 3055 Peters 4154 Pleasant Hfll 2735 Center 93 Westward 2052 Walnut Creek 3452 555 Dunavant 743 Lillie; 189 High Prairie 132 Gragrs: 2C9 Swabville 998 Haskell 132 Nesbit 57g Pleasant Valley 174 Rock Creek 203 Pacific 203 Plumb Grove 6gg Number Ten 1433 Fairfield 1395 Leaverton 3427 Lone Tree 3288 Tibbot 428 Grayson 1535 Ross 337 Chitwood 32g Kilgour 290 Hinton 788 Fair View 650 Buck 797 Ozawkie 2909 Olive Branch 427 Didde 97 Dean 155 Golden Valley 357 Chester 114 Pleasant View 732 Dick 526 Parsons 4771 Wellman 46 Lowry 402 Gamble. 120 Valley Grove 8 Wild Horse 1005 Basin Valley 200 Round Grove 3235 Woodville 841 Halfmound 1372 Spring: 250 New Century 255 Edmond 427 Woodstock 149 Scatter Creek 434 Art Snapp Gets in Trouble. Aogered because his wife secured a divorce from bim about two months ago, Arthur Snapp went to her home at 42ti JtfTerson street, Sunday night and proceeded to molest her in various jvajs The tiist thing he did was to cut the Independent telephone wires which connect with the house to prevent his divorced wife from telephoning for police assistance. He then forced his way in the house and proceeded to make himself at home as he formerly did.

She objected, ordered him to leave and finally becoming desperate she attempted to throw him out. She was not quite able to accomplish such an undertaking however, and finally sat down and listened to what her former husband had to say. After he did finally leave she swore to a complaint against Snapp for disturbing her peace. She told the judge that he had bothered her ever since she was divorced. Snapp was fined $10 and advised to stay away from his former home.

Topeka Capital. A Family Gathering. Sunday June 26th, the children and grandchildren gathered at the beautiful country home of Mr. and Mrs. Z.

S. Miller three miles west of Valley Falls to spend the day and enjoy a family reunion. All the children being present except Henry the eldest son who lives at Holden, Mo. At the noon hour the table was loaded with good things to eat, to which all did ample justice. In the afternoon ice cream and cake were served.

Those being present were, H. G. Miller and family, E. J. Miller and famfly, W.

H. Miller and family of Valley Falls. Robert Miller and family of Denison. Mr. and Mrs.

Wade Withers, also two of Mrs Miller's neices, Mrs. Overbeck and daughter of Arizonia, and Mrs. Ben Reppert and children of Denver, Col. All had a very pleasant day, the only regret being the absence of the one brother. All departed in evening after i a happy House Party.

From the Meriden Ledger. 'Mlsa Berth Becker gave a house party Sunday and Monday for a few of her friends of Topeka. The guests include: Miss Maude House Mae Pryor, Miss Kathryn Webber, Miss Anna Butterly, Miss lorelia Ruthven, Miss -Irene tryor Miss Mary Zercner, Mr. Leo MooneMr. Taos.

Zercher, Mr- Garre Mr. Fred Goll encamp, Mr. Wm. OVSrsdy, Mr. Carl Mr.

Ch" Ci irbin-end Mr. LcuLj Prycr. aiFLAWABE i LUMBER COMPANY t2S'I Meriden Local News From the Meriden Ledger. Oransre Blossoms. A beautiful and simple ceremony was performed Wednesday evening June 29, at the residence of O.

T. Clark when their only daughter Inez was united in marriage to Mr. Fred Schaffert of Rock Creek. The bride who carried a boquet of lovely white American Beauty roses looked beautiful in a gown of white swiss embroidery elaborately trimmed in Mechline lace. The bride and groom took their places beneath an arch of honeysuckle vines who rerns ana a stately una.

plant forming the background and were united by Rev. Fisher of Meri den who used the pleasing and effective ring service. After everyone had a chance to the bride" and "congratulate the groom," the guests were invited to the dining room where light refreshments were served from the prettily decorated tables. The young couple recieved many pretty presents some of which are, a beautiful cut glass water set, a cut glash sugar and creamer, a cut glass tooth pick holder, cut glass salt and pepper shakers, a pretty glass fruit dish, a glass 'cake, plate, a Japanese cracker bowl, a hand painted berry set, a silver sugar spoon and butter knife, a silver sugar shell, a set of silver tea spoons, a silver berry spoon, a table cloth, a picture, an oak rocker and an oak center table. The bride recieved many more pres ents at the reception wnich was given by the groom's parents the evening following the wedding.

On account of this being the busy season of the year the "Newly-weds" have given up the hope of taking a honeymoon trip, but will take up theii residence with Mr. and Mrs. Schaffert senior, where they will be at home to all their friends. Out of town guest3 were Mrs. E.

W. Messenger of LaJunta, Colorado, Mr. and Mrs. A. A.

Swallow and sons of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Clark and daughter of Oskaloosa, Mr.

Charles Schaffert and Mr. Carl Clark of Lawrence, and Mr. and Mrs. Jay of Topeka, Kas. Only the immediate relatives ef the bride and groom were invited.

Ball Player Hurt. The catcher of the Oakland team had the misfortune of getting his middle finger dislocated and the Mesh torn from the joint during the Sunday game. Dr. Taylor dressed the injury. Miss Martha Upchurch left last Friday morning for a two weeks visit with her brother at Colby, Kansas.

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Cook of Zean-dale, Kansas are guests of her parents hear Rock Creek and relatives and friends here. Mr. and Mrs.

Bert Bradley of Valley Falls were guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. Peebler from Saturday night jintil Tuesday morning. Ira Kestler and Claude Testerman, who have beenclerKs at J.

W. Moser's store, quit Saturday. G. L. Warntr is filling the vacancy.

Chas. Abboth who has been section boss on the L. T. resigned his posi tion last week. Frank Looker has been appointed the fill thejracancy.

Hardy and son Quincy who bad been guests of A J. Huffman and family left Saturday morning for their home in Los Angeles, Calif. Mrs. A. E.

McCue and jons 'James and Lawrence returned to their home i.t Horton last Friday after a weeks visit with relatives and friends here. S. J. Boyle held the number Z5 whlp.hl nroved to be the luckv one de posited in the bank and drew the bl- cycla vrhicbi raGsd o2 Friday- by DRY Telephone Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Jefferson and Dougr-las Counties. Kansas, at the office of the County Clerk in the city of Oskaloosa.

until 12 o'clock noon of Thursday, July 14. 1910. for the reconstruction and rebuilding 3 spans of the bridge across the Kaw river at Lecompton, said bidder to ue all old that will do. that was taken out of the Kaw river by said counties, and to furnish what new material is necessary to construct said bridge according to plans and specifications on file in the County Clerk's office at Oskaloosa, Jefferson County. Kansas.

All sealed bids to be accompanied by a certified check of $100. The Boards hereby reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Geo. A. Patterson, (seal) Chairman.

Dwight A. Bliss. County Clerk. Miss Lotta Madden, of St. Joe arrived yesterday to visit her father down Ozawkie way.

The heat is in the nineties again. Ben Griffin and his mother returned last Thursday from a visit to Kiowa, where the Griffin brothers are getting rich growing wheat. the care of the building and seeing after the wants of the teachers. Be it further resolved to the school board and patrons of Oskaloosa we extend our thanks for the use of the commodious building and hospitality and generosity extended to the teachers while attending the Normal" Institute. Resolved that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the various newspapers of the county for publication.

By order of the committee; G. B. Allen, Gilbert Sinnard. Harold Leech, Alta Musgrove, Edna K. Crandall.

Prof. Harry McGuire returned from Oberlin where he has been instructing in the Decatur County Institute, in time to assist in the Teachers' Examination. Prof. Rees, the other member of the Examiners is attendinp; the summer school at the State University. The Manuscripts will be graded as speedily as possible.

Prof. Nowlin and Miss -Warning htve gone to Seneca to assist in the Nemaha County Institute during the month of July. Mr. Nowlin will conduct the Institute and Miss Warning will htve charge of the Primary department. Miss Minnie Chapman will attend summer school at Pittsburg Kansas.

She has been re-employed in the Oskaloosa High School for next year and is taking special work in the Manual Training department. We trust that members of school boards will give preference to teach ers of our own county when the time comes for selecting a teacher for next year. There will be a sufficient num ber to supply all the schools of the county and for that reason we do not think it advisable to endorse certificates from other counties, until all teachers holding certificates of like grade in this county have secured schools. Rock Creek Items. Mr.

and Mrs. Wm. Edwards spent the fourth in Mayetta. C. S.

Schaffert of Lawrence, was at home for a short visit and to attend his brother's wedding last week. Mr. Henry Edwards and daughter Myrtle are in Admire Kan. visiting his son Dr. Elva Edwards.

Rock Creek'was well represented at the Meriden Celebration July 4th, others from here going to Topeka and Mayetta. Miss Ella Martin left July 4th for a trip through Colorado. At Denver she will meet her two sisters, Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Decker, and she may decide to accompany them as far west as Portland, Oregon.

Mrs. Dayton is enjoying a visit from her daughter, Mrs. Cook and son, of Riley Kas Mrs. Wm. Martin entertained the Ladies' Aid Society last Thursday P.

M. Sixteen 1 adies were present to sew, visit and enjoy the excellent refreshments prepared by Mrs. Martin. They meet again July 14 at- 2:30 o'clock at the church. Mr.

and MrsN. H. Banks and Miss Clara Banks of Topeka were guests of C. H. Banks and wife the 4th of July.

Mr. and Mrs. M. Schaffert gave a reception for their son W. F.

Schaffert and wife Thursday evening June 30th. About one hundred guest were present to enjoy the evening and wish Fred and wife a long happy and prosperous life together. Refreshments consisting of two kinds of ice cream, a variety of cakes, oranges, bananas and candy were served. Both Mr. and Mrs.

Schaffert are well known and highly respected and we are glad we are not to loose these esteetnable vouncrrri fro ra our comaunity Jefferson County, Gleaned From the County Capital. and Samuel B. Lawrence, lots 1-2-3-5-10-11 -12. hlk 2. Fisher'a Ati Inta 7 hJlr 9 kie add.

lot 6 nw hf, lot 5. blk lots 7-8 DiK xucioutn E. W. Marshall to Melville R. Houston, 402 a sw qr.11-8-19.

8 50a nw qr 11-8-19, and a part of se qr 10-8-19 Melville E. Clark et al to J. Albert Davis, 53 l-3a, se qr. 3-9-19 7000 County School News. GEO.

L. McCLENNY, SUPT. There were 106 applicants for teachers certificates in the last examination schools to attend High School. Last Friday, marked the close of the 31th annual session of the Jefferson County Normal Institute. The attendance was as large as the county has had for several years.

Jn some respects it was one of the best the county has had for years. The following resolutions were adopted by the teachers. Whereas the Thirty-fourth session of the Jefferson County Normal has been brought to a successful close and whereas the teachers of the Jeff erson County Institute assembled hold that this session has been second to none in value to the teachers, there fore be it Resolved that we express our appreciation of Supt. McClenny for the good judgment used in the selection of the Normal faculty and for the kindness and many courtesies extended to the teachers of the institute. Resolved that to Prof.

Nowlin we express our appreciation for his genial manner and for his intelligent conscientious and earnest labor both as conductor of the institue and in- structor in the class room. I Resolved that to Prof. Hiatt the tao 0 fulness for his untiring enero-v with which he has labored in his classes. Resolved that to Miss Murray we express our gratitude for her many helpful thoughts, suggestions and good results that have been obtained from her instruction. Resolved that to Miss Chapman we signify our thankfullness for the competent manner in which she has conducted her classes and for the thorough instruction which she has given us Resolved that to Miss Warning we extend our heartfelt thanks and ap- 'preciation for the manner in which she has conducted the model school -department and for the interest she has taken in our behalf Resolved to Mr.

Pennington we have a deep sense of appreciation for the efficient way in which his classes were conducted and we extend to him our best wishes. Resolved that to the Janitor, Mr. Robinson we extend our thanks for W. H. Hutchinson.

It has been reported that he is thinking of running a bicycle garage in connection with his livery bam. A. this J. Huffman is on the sick list week. Wm Crull is suffering from an access in one of his ears.

Mrs. Mabel Rippetoe and children who had been the guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J.

May left for their home in Kansas City Saturday morning. Miss Iva Palmer, who has been clerking in J. W. Moser's dry goods department, closed her work Saturday. The vacancy is being tilled by Miss Ethel Hesse.

Mr. and Mrs. Sachan left for their home at Abellne Saturday. They were accompanied as far as Topeka by their daughter. Mrs.

S. A. Meyer and daughter. Miss Hazel Sharrard who has been the guest of W. A.

Gardner and family left Friday morning for her home in Kansas City. Miss Gladys Gardner accompanied her as far as Topeka. Mrs. Grant McLucas went to Topeka last Friday and was accompanied 6meVyss'Hazel Ber tschinger of Lecompton who will Bpend about two weeks visiting, with old friends. Mr.

and Mrs. W.J. Uileman and son John and Carrie Thomas came up from Topeka Sunday where they were guests over the 4th. They were accompanied home by Mrs. Hile-man's mother, Mrs.

J. C. Gerber. F. A.

Tripp has an ad this week, Look it up. Mr. Tripp is a willing, responsible worker and takes special interest in auctioneering. He is always ready to help you out in any honorable, legitimate way In your sale. Leona, the little daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Rubert Fleming. whilA OT visiting with her mother at Mrs. Bowlby's residence, fell off the porch striking her back on one of the steps. Injuring her quite badly.

At this writing she is doing nicely. For sale by W. R. Spivey at Public auction on the streets of Meriden Saturday July 9 at 2:30 p. m.

1 sorrel colt 3 past, weight 1000, 1 sorrel colt coming 3, weight 910. Both sound and in good condition and have been drove some. The dance given on the platform at C. L. Hines' lawn on July 4th was reported to have been well attended and a good time enjoyed by those present.

The platform has been reserved and a dance will be given Sat-urday evening July 9th. Music will be furnished by Hall's orchestra of Topeka. W. O. Warner and sons, Elva and Lorenzo went to Topeka Sunday night where they were joined on Monday morning by Mr.

and Mm. W. J. May and Mrs. Linda Selby when together they departed for Los Angeles, Calif.

Mr. and Mrs. May expect to be away about two months and the many friends of W. O. hope to see him back In time to take care of the sales this fall.

The Priscilla Club met with Mis. W. A. Gardner on Thursday p. June 30, and were very pleasantly entertained.

Several choice selections of vocal and instrumental music were given, after which an amusing contest took place. The prize, a dainty china plate, was won by Mrs. R. A. Taylor.

Delicate refreshments were served upon small tables on tbv lin, the favors bei hand palnud place cards. Mrs. Gardner was assisted in entertaining by her daugh ters, Mrs. Morao and Miss Gladys aud their guest Miss Hazel Sherraid of Kansas City. A roost eo joy able' after noon was spent, xne next raeetiri? of th'eQub will bs vrlth lltz.

'T I July 11. Hauey, Fowler, Stark, Evans, and Prof. H(ud, of the Kansas University, were lu re in consultation "with Gep-hart fc Pulnney, who represent the Drainage board in a legal way; and the petition which has been prepared asking for the formation of this district which petition was duly filed and the final hearing was set for July 22nd, at 2:00 o'clock, p. m. The county printing for the ensuing year will be read by more people than ever before had the privilege, as the contract for this years work was awarded to the Uarman Publishing The Farmers Vindicator being designated the "official paper" but the matter to be published in the New Era at Valley Falls, the Times and Tribune at Oskaloosa, and toe Ledger at Meriden, as well: and the price was less than that charged last year.

The petition of B. W. Nevins, for a change of road, was laid over until the next regular meeting of the board. The board appointed E. E.

Clark, County Engineer of Highways and Bridgts. rr. rt i The petition of C. H. Douglas was accepted.

This was a petition asking thata new road be made beginning at the southeast corner of the west half of section 14, township 10, range 19 and run east on the section line to the southeast corner of section 14 and there terminate. The resignation of W. O. Warner, trustee of Rock Creek township, was accepted but no new appointment made. Prof.

W. G. Rees, of Meriden, was appointed as a member of the Board of Teachers' Examiners. The matter of a new heating plant and a sanitary closet system was taken up. It was decided to install the heating plant and closets under the court bouse.

The plan contemplates 'an economical heating plant under the east side of the court house with two closets. After allowing a number of claims the board adjourned Wednesday. Alvia GriStts, administrator of i 1.