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IK COUNTY FORTY-FOURTH YEAR. EIGHT PAGES. CLAY CENTER, KANSAS, NOVEMBER 25, 1920. OFFICIAL. COUNTY PAPER.

NUMBER 48. aft t' mm aS PURELY PECCOUAL MMitt 1 1 1 MARRIAGES. AROTJUD THE COURT HOUSE. brothers and one sister and a host of friends to mourn his going. Walter F.

Lake, his youngest brother, from What Cheer, was here for the funeral which was held from the home Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Rev. Fountain conducted the services. The Industry quartet sang some beautiful selections. While yet a young man Mr.

Lake gave his heart to Gcd. He had a strong love for and belief in his Saviour- His long life in this vicinity speaks for itself. He loved his wife and children and was dearly loved by them. A happy home is thus broken by the death of husband and father. The 71 years, 10 months and 17 days given Mr.

Lake to spend on earth were well lived and all who have known him in that time hold pleasant memories of their associations with him. and Missouri contribute practically all of the. increase. Warm and dry September weather, free from widespread killing frosts, aided the maturing of the late crop and during the month the prospects for this year were increased by 85,000,000 bushels. Spring wheat is threshing out poorer than had been forecast because damage, principally from rust, had proved greater than anticipated.

The yield was estimated at 19,000,000 bushels less than was forecast, this loss reducing the -combined winter and spring wheat yield to 750,648,000 bushels, about 180,000,000 bushels below the big crop of last year. A bountiful crop of potatoes also was forecast, the yield being estimated at 414,986,000 bushels, an increase of 2,053,000 bushels since September 1. Poultry Culling. Culling or Hoganizing the flock is an improved or scientific method of eliminating the drones or boarders from the poultry yards. It is estimated that at least $25.00 to $30.00 is wasted on the average farm each year feeding these loafers.

This means $100.00 annually for each section of farm land. Clay county contains 660 sections; multiply this by $100.00, and the result will sumrise von. Miss Estella Small is home from Sa-lina for Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs.

Stuart Starkweather came up from Herington Saturday. Jake Bisenius came in from Lamar, Monday for a visit with the home folks. Miss Ada Murphy of McFarland was an over-Sunday guest of the Misses Simpson. Clyde Bomar came in Tuesday from the west to spend Thanksgiving with his family. Mr.

and Mrs. John Peterson went to Kirwin Monday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mrs. W.

W. Carpenter went to Hol-ton to attend a family reunion on Thanksgiving day. Mrs. A.H. Neal went to Salina Sunday to visit over Thanksgiving in the W.

A. Neal home. Clyde Slade came up from Kansas City Tuesday to spend Thanksgiving with the home folks. Miss Josephine Emerson of the High school faculty spent the week-end in Manhattan with friends. Mrs.

Ray McChesney and children came over from Ogden Sunday to visit her mother, Mrs. Carrie Beck. Mrs. W. S.

Anderson and her mother, Mrs. C. Levine, departed Saturday for Oakland, to spend the winter. S. T.

Allison left on early train Wednesday to join Allison and th Ernest Allison family at Santa Monica, Cal. Mr. and Mrs. W. G.

Robinson departed Saturday afternoon for Denver. Mr. Robinson has been suffering with asthma again. J. W.

Carnahan arrived home Tuesday from a ten weeks' stay in Idaho. He had been with his- son Jim at More-land most of the time. Mr. and Mrs. Wm.

Sherbert of Broughton spent from Saturday until Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Sherbert in Clay Center. Mrs. Phoebe Pinkerton and daugh ters, Misses Marguerite and Ernestine, are spending Thanksgiving in Glasco with Mr.

and Mrs. Audley pinkerton. Of the Clay county High school faculty Miss Willa K. Schmidt will spend the Thanksgiving vacation in Kansas City, Miss Ravina Brown in Lawrence and Miss Josephine Emerson in Osborne, Mr. and Mrs.

David Campbell of En-glewood, CoL, are visiting Clay county relatives. Mrs. Campbell was formerly Miss Margaret Graham. Mr. Campbell received his discharge from service two weeks ago.

S. M. Nelson went to Topeka Tuesday for a short visit with his brother. A. B.

Nelson. Mrs. Nelson and little daughter went down to Topeka Wednesday and they went on to St. Louis together. They had been visiting in the Allen home in Garfield Center.

Mr. and Mrs. John Morris, Ralph Morris, Mrs. Percy -'Marshall of Clifton, Mrs. Ellen J.

Smith of Burlingame, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Kennedy of McPher-son, E.

S. Kennedy of Abilene and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Barkyoumb of Riley were here to attend the funeral of Mrs. Geo.

Kennedy, Jr. Real Estate Transfers. John Coats et. ux. to Anna J.

Bickel; warranty deed; east half of northwest quarter of west half of the northeast quarter 15-6-4, and the south half of southwest quarter 11-6-4, Riley county; $1.00. Bertie G. Woods t. ux. to Warren Woods; warranty deed; lot 13, block 69; $1.00.

Frank O. Oberg to Olof Nyberg; warranty deed; lot 2, block 20; $2,750. Clara D. Williams to F. H.

Myers; warranty deed; all of lots 17, 18, 19 and 20, block 7, Merten's Add. to Clay Center; $7,500. Grace Schroeder to Mary C. Smith et. warranty deed; lot 15, block 3, Clay Center, $6,250.

Sophia- Steinbrecher to J.R. Bush- ell; warranty deed; lots 19 and 20, block 1, A. J. Hulin's Add. to Green; $1,200.

Wm. J. and Mary Daly to Margaret Daly; all of undivided interest in the southwest quarter of 16-8-2; $500. Held Store Opening. Saturday the Mack-Weethee Grocery Company, successors to James lams, held their opening and throughout the day many customers and friends visited the store to meet the new proprietors and get acquainted.

Many changes had been made in the store's arrangements, giving it a better appearance and calculated to better display and sell goods. Further improvements are also under contemplation. Souvenirs were presented to those who called Saturday. This store has had a successful career and will no doubt continue along that line. Reduction on Goodyear Tires and Tubes.

In keeping with the times we are pleased to announce a reduction of approximately 15 per cent on Goodyear Tires and Tubes. We are in a position to take care of the trade in almost any size you may be in need of. Har-ner Buick Clay Center. For Sale. One fresh Jersey cow; price, one calf; one Ford touring car, in good condition, at one China cabinet at one dining room table at $19.00.

Ten miles north of Clay Center, at the Swedish Mission parsonage. A. Smtthberg. Patronize Rug Works. Electric quilting on short notice.

Fluff rags from old carpets, all sixes, at the Clay Center Rug Works. R. N. Story. The banks will be closed all day Thursday.

The Times office will not open at all Thanksgiving day. The postofSce will observe the day as all legal holidays are observed. There will be no delivery of mail into the country. The barber shops will be closed and most of the stores of the city will close at noon. The town will be closed up and quiet in the after noon.

Big family dinners and a quiet time in the afternoon will be the way most of the people will observe the day. Don't forget to go to the union church services. Fifty tons of choice alfalfa hay for sale. Mrs. Bert Kinnamon, two miles north of Longford.

For Sale: A few White Leghorn cockerels. Myers Hatchery. Rundle: Those who have known Mrs. Wm. S.

Rundle during her long residence in Clay county were saddened last week to learn of her death. While she had been ill for several weeks her family and friends were all hoping for her recovery. She passed away at the Rundle home in Hayes township Monday afternoon, November 15th. Alice Heath was born in Devonshire, England, 76 years ago. She was married to W.

S. Rundle in 1866 and came to Kansas in 1869. Mr. and Mrs. Rundle were among the early settlers in this county, coming to Clay Center by wagon route from Manhattan, then the end of the railroad, and they worked for Lon Dexter in the winter of 69-70.

The next spring they took up their residence in a dugout on the homestead 5 miles from Clay Center and for nearly a half century have been prominent in this community. Mr. and Mrs. Rundle had four chil. dren, of whom two survive Albert and Hagry, both born on the homestead; the other two, Matthew and Annie, died in infancy and are 'buried there.

Mr. Rundle, the two sons and the families, survive Mrs. Rundle. At an early age Mrs. Rundle united with the Wesleyan Methodist church and at her death was a member of the Hayes church.

Her going marks the passing of one of the early pioneers, who braved hardships, fought a good light and kept the faith. She had a sweet and beautiful character and her thoughts were always of others. By Tier kindness and love she made her home an attractive place for her family and her friends, who will miss her greatly. Rev. N.

J. Adams held the funeral services at the Hayes church on Wednesday, November 17th, at 1 o'clock-There was a large attendance of neigh-Dors and friends. Interment took place in Greenwood cemetery. Kennedy: Anna Laura Shutt was born September 25, 1894, in Clay county, Kansas, and died at her home in Clay Center November 18, 1920, aged 26 years, 1 month and 23 days. All her life has been spent in this community.

She was united in marriage to Geo. W. Kennedy on March 13, 1915, and to them were born two daughters, Mar-vely Helen, aged 4 years, and Virgil May, aged 2 years. The sad and apparently untimely -death of Mrs. Kennedy has been the first death in her family for thirty years and is a severe blow to those who love her.

The intense suffering was patiently endured and the end came peacefully. All that loving bearts and willing hands could do to ease her pain, was done, but in vain. A good wife and loving mother will be sadly missed. In early life she united with the Methodist church and while she had not united with any church in Clay Center, her intention was to do so, and her little ones were in the Sunday school. She was also a member of the Royal Neighbors lodge.

Besides her husband, the children and her parents, Mr. and Mrs- W. H. Shutt, she leaves five sisters and three brothers, two having died in infancy. Those remaining are: Mrs.

Ellen Glenn, Mrs. Mary Al strum, Mrs. Hannah Alstrum, Misses Rachel and Naomi Shutt and Robert, William and Charles Shutt her mother-in-law, Mrs. M. R.

Allen; uncles, aunts, cousins and a wide circle of friends. loved one we must lay thee. In the peaceful grave's embrace. But thy memory will be cherished, Till we see thy heavenly face." The funeral was held on Saturday morning, at the First Baptist church, conducted by Rev- Wallace Carpenter. The music was furnished by the church choir.

Brothers and nephews of the deceased were pall bearers. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery. Tripp: Stanley Conrad, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Tripp, was born March 5, 1918, and died at Girard, November 8, 1920, aged 2 years, months and 3 days.

Though his little life was so brief, it has left an influence behind that will be felt as long at those who loved him shall live. The future looked bright to the parents who so hopefully planned for it, but divine plans have been made manifest. Every human agency, cooperated to save the little life, in vain. Four physicians and two nurses did -all possible to save him. The ministry of this young life has been fulfilled and a bond has been forged that binds those who love him to a better world.

A little one from us has gone, A voice we loved is still, A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be "filled. God, in His wisdom has recalled The boon His love had given; And though his body slumbers here. His soul is safe in Heaven." Those who mourn are his parents; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.

L. Tripp and Mr. and Mrs. A. Conrad; and a large circle of relatives.

The funeral was from the home of Edgar Smith, conducted by Rev. Wallace Carpenter, and interment was in Greenwood cemetery. Lake: Harry Anson Lake was born December 25, 1848, in Erie county, N. where he resided with his parents until they moved to Grant county, Wisconsin. From there they moved to Farley Dubuque, Iowa, while he was yet a young man.

He was married January 2, 1871, to Miss Grace D. Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Lake later removed to DeKalb, HL, where they had charge of the fa-moos Ellwood farm of 1400 acres for seven years.

The lure of the west called them to Kansas, where they arrived October 12, 1879, and located on the home farm and there the family lias since resided. It was here Mr. Lake passed away November 12, 1920. after ten dava iUnesa. To Mr.

and Mrs. Lake eight children were Txrn, seven daughters and one son. Those living are Mrs. Lulu Cleveland of Allyn. WashJ Mrs.

Taai Wolf of Quinlan, Ok, Mrs. Jessie Hiatcnrora or strong city, Mrs. Edna Thorn of San Antonio. Mrs. Nin Stroad and Mrs.

Grace Pnnlann nf Longford. The son and one daughter preceded him to the heavenly home. Their own son having passed away they took Into their home a fine hov six years old whom they loved as their own soi i ea uroves, wno grew to manhood in this home. Besides his wife and children Mr- Lake leaves two The Loyal Soldiers' class of the Un-iondale Baptist church was entertained Tuesday night, November 16th, at the home of T. Cowell.

The early part of the evening was spent in a business session, during which officers were elected for the coming year, as follows: President, Albert Cowell; vlce-rresident, Annie Reed; secretary and treasurer, Charles Cowell; visitors, Ol-ixp Reed; reporter, Dora Cowell; entertainer, Lawrence Yarrow. The remainder of the evening was spent in playing games and having a good time. At a late hour everyone enjoyed the delicious refreshments that were served by the hostess. To any young folks not attending elsewhere, we extend a cordial invitation to come and join us. On Thursday evening about seventy-five friends of the Henry Koch family gathered at their home southwest of Clay Center, and gave them a very delightful surprise, when they returned from Clay Center, where they had been visiting.

The evening was spent in games and music. At a late hour a fine supper was served and before departing Mr. Kiner, in behalf of the company, presented Mrs. Koch with a pearl necklace and Mr. Koch with a cigar case and holder.

The company then departed, wishing the Kochs much happiness and prosperity in their new home. It is with much regret that this community bids Mr. and Mrs. Koch good-bye. Mrs.

H. K. Benneson and Mrs. C. E.

Barker entertained at dinner Sunday at the Benneson home for Mrs. D. W. Shipp and daughter, Mrs. E.

V. Thirla-way, of Loveland, Col. Besides the guest of honor Mrs. R. D.

McCord and Miss Lela, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Barker and Mary Lou Mr. and Mrs. A.

W. Forsgren, Dr. and Mrs. A. C.

Peter-meyer, Dr. Benneson, C. E. Barker and hostesses enjoyed the dinner party. The Washington Needle club met last Thursday with Mrs.

H. W. Grif fiths. Twelve members were present. Mrs.

Leslie Roenigk, Mrs. Arthur Clawley, Mrs. Elmer Robison and daughter Bessie were guests of the club. After a pleasantly spent after noon Mrs. Griffiths served a delicious luncheon.

The club meets in two weeks with Mrs. Dan Koger. According to their usual custom the Helianthus club had a Thanksgiving dinner Tuesday evening and this year they were entertained in the home of Mrs. Robt. Algie.

It is always one of the joyful events in their club and this year was no exception. A sumptuous dinner was served and the evening was happily spent. Mr. and Mrs. E.

E. Bennett will entertain at Thanksgiving dinner Mr. and Mrs. John McKee, Mrs. S.

Rush- ton, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Kay and Miss Franc, Mrs.

A. L. Williamson and daughter Muriel, Mrs. A. Logback and children, Mr.

and Mrs. Will McKee and Johnny and Ernest Nelson. Mr. and Mrs. G.

M. Stratton and Miss Allie Stratton will have for their Thanksgiving guests Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smies of Clifton, Mr. and Mrs.

Delaney of Waterville and Mrs. E. W. Cross of Lawrence. TheY.

M. C. A. boys of the Clay county High school had a party at the school house Monday night and Tuesday night the Athletic association of the High school had a banquet. Miss Mildred VanSlyke invited fourteen young ladies to join her in giving a miscellaneous shower for Miss Kath-erine Reid at the Reid home Saturday evening.

Many pretty and useful gifts were presented the bride-to-be. Friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Burns gathered at their home on Lincoln Heights and surprised them Sunday, it 'being their first wedding anniversary. Mr.

and Mrs. Earl Ross entertained at a 6 o'clock dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. C. W.

Dobbins, Mr. and Mrs. Art Vincent, Mr. and Mrs. Will Ross, Dr.

and Mrs. O. C. Talbot and Miss Ruth Wickman. Mall-Trumble: Miss Sadie May Mall and James H.

Trumble, both of Broughton, were united in marriage Wednesday morning, November 24th, by Judge Anthony. Revival Meetings Close. The special meetings being held at the First Methodist church the past two weeks under the auspices of the Epworth League, closed Tuesday evening. The evangelist, Miss M. M.

Southard, not only gave an address every evening but held two or three special services during the day and the Methodists feel that their church has benefitted greatly by her services. There were a number of conversions and the church people, young and old, were awakened to their duties as Christians and citizens. There was a good attendance at every meeting and the music furnished by the choir and orchestra added much to the revival program. Miss Southard was entertained in the home of Mrs. Barbara Rook during her stay in Clay Center.

Building New House. F. H. Myers has had the old F. L.

Williams residence on upper Fifth street moved back to the west and faced around to the south, on to the formerly vacant lots which were just west of the Williams house. He is now having the basement dug for his new house, which he will build where the Williams house formerly stood. As much will be done this winter as possible and as soon as the weather warms up in the spring the house will be rushed along. The new residence to be put up will be the finest house in Clay Center. Largest Corn Crop.

The 1920 crop promises to be the largest in the history of the coun try by more than bushels. A yield of 3,216,192,000 bushels, compared with the previous record production of 3,124,746,000 bushels in 1912, was forecast by the department of agriculture from, a condition of 89.1 on October 1. The yield would exceed that of last year by practically bushels. Kansas, Nebraska Reid-McArthur A school-day love affair terminated in a happy marriage Wednesday, November 24th, when Miss Katherine Virginia Reid became the bride of North C. McArthur.

These young people took the marriage vows at the Catholic Rectory Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Father Drees officiating. The marriage service was witnessed by Misses LIda and Flora Reid, sisters of the bride. The bride wore a blue tailored suit with hat and blouse to match and carried a bouquet of roses. She is the daughter of Roderick Reid of this city.

She has lived in Clay Center all her life, receiving her education in the city and High schools. She is a pleasant, capable young lady and very popular with her associates. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H.

A. McArthur and is a fine, reliable young chap. He attended the Clay county High school and is especially well known and liked In Clay Center. He is associated with his father in the Ford garage at Green. Mr.

and Mrs. McArthur are taking a wedding trip to Kansas City and after December 1st will be at home in Green, where Mr. McArthur has a home all ready for his bride. Brightwelser-Pierson: Miss Velma E. Brightwelser of this city and Frank R.

Pierson of Broughton were quietly married on Wednesday at 9:30 at the Baptist parsonage by Rev. Wallace Carpenter. Mrs. Pierson is the charming daughter of Mr. and Earl Brightwelser of Clay Center and possesses a wealth of admiring friends acquired by her very sweet personality.

She has been employed in the office of the United Telephone Co. Mr. and Mrs. P. Pierson claim the honor of being the parents of the groom and the very best that can be said of true manliness and nobility, of character may truthfully be said of Mr.

Pierson. Their future home will be on the old home farm of the Plersons, after a wedding trip of indefinite duration to Kansas City and thereabouts. Mr. and Mrs. North McArthur and Mr.

and Mrs. Pierson, all newlyweds, left Clay Center together. The Times extends to these young people congratulations and the very best wishes for a happy future. Decker-Moreland The marriage of Miss Dora Decker and Joseph More-land was solemnized Wednesday, November 17th, at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. D.

II. Decker, in Wakefield. Rev. J. L.

Mitchell, pastor of the Methodist church, pronounced the marriage vows. Both of the young people are very popular In Wakefield. The bride was in her Junior year in the Wakefield High school and her girl friends gave a dinner and shower for her at the home of Miss Hazel Faidley on Monday evening of last week. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

W. C. Moreland and is a prosperous young farmer. He and his bride will their home on the OUie Heath' farm south of Wakefield. Stroh-Loader: Mis3 Anna Stroh and William II.

Loader, two young people from the Wakefield community were married Wednesday, November 17th, by Judge Anthony. Cyr-Adams: Miss Eva D. Cyr of Clyde and A. D. Adams of Miltonvale were united In marriage by Judge W.

P. Anthony on Thursday, November 18th. Broke His Ankle. At about 10:30 o'clock Friday morning Lawrence Sherbert, who is warehouse foreman at the Williamson mill, was loading a truck of 140 pound sacks of flour and had gotten one sack on the truck, and was turning around to reach for another, when a sack rolled off the pile, which was about 8 feet high, striking his right ankle and breaking it. Dr.

Morgan was called immediately and Mr. Sherbert wa9 taken home, where the broken bones were set. He Is doing nicely. Farmers. We specialize in high class Missouri, Iowa, Illinois and Kansas farms.

We also have a large list of city property to exchange for farms. No cheap trading propositions considered, but if you want to buy or have a high class farm to sell or trade, describe your property, and write for list. We will represent you faithfully and honestly. Dept. Box 132, Kansas City, Mo.

Saturday Specials. Watch for our week-end specials. Next Friday and Saturday, with every five pounds of Chase and Sanborn Favorite Coffee, we give you one pound free. Mack-Weethee Grocery successor to James lams. Court street.

Clay Center. Farm For Sale. 160 acres; about 60 acres of pasture and 100 acres under cultivation; good fence all around; barn; granary; hen house; house. Two miles east of Miltonvale. Price, $8,500.

Mrs. Mary A. Canfleld. Miltonvale, Box 194. Phone 167.

Fresh Salted Peanuts. Duckwall Brothers Saturday special will be fresh salted peanuts at only 15 cents a pound. Saturday Special. Fresh salted peanuts, only 15 cents a pound, at Duckwall Brothers'. George W.

Hanna of Clay Center says he approves Bert Barrier's criticism on parole matters. You recall that Barrier, who is a member of the parole board, showed that first degree murderers do not serve as long as chicken thieves. It is Barrier's observation that if this leniency keeps up the state will be giving murderers gold medals ten years hence, instead of prison sentences. Mr. Hanna thinks that murderers and bank wreckers and bank robbers ought to serve as long, at least, as chicken thieves.

Topeka Capital. A big load of oil well casing went through Clay Center Friday. It had been pulled from the abandoned well near Miltonvale and was being taken" to the well now being drilled near Washington. The well up there is down pretty deep now, but no indications of oil have been found yet. See Oliver Marty, Longford, for, farm loans, insurance, investments and real estate.

A big rush has been on this week to pay taxes. Alice E. Patterson vs. John H. Patterson is a divorce case filed in the District court this week.

The court house is closed today, it being Thanksgiving. County Engineer Stevens was over at Longford this week with a crew of men doing some bridge work. That kind of work is almost over for this year, it being too -cold for cement work. The county officials who were in To-peka last week for the state meeting of county officials returned home the last of the week. They say they had a great meeting in Topeka.

The leaves were raked from the court house square the first of the week. Possibly the grass would have done better next Spring if the leaves lad been left on. At the meeting of the county clerk's association in Topeka last week, County Clerk J. W. Nordstrom of Clay Center was elected vice-president of the state association.

The county clerks took up a collection to give the boys of the state industrial school at To peka a good Thanksgiving dinner. Susie Daniel vs. Thadius C. Daniel and Mary E. Martin vs.

Charles Mar tin are two divorce cases 'filed in the District court this week. District Convention Here. The district convention of the Royal Neighbors lodge was held in Clay Cen ter Monday afternoon and evening. A school of instruction was held during the afternoon and those in attendance received much valuable information regarding lodge work. Mrs.

Anna Baer, supreme officer, from Webster, la. Mrs. Emma Shinel, state deputy supreme officer, of Sedgwick, Mrs. Kushman, state supreme oracale, of Manhattan, and Mrs. Rose Meek, deputy supreme oracle, were present at the convention and there was a goodly representation from the Wakefield, Leonardville, Broughton, Manhattan and Clifton lodges in attendance.

A class of thirty new members were adopted. Among the pleasing features of the program were two vocal solos by Mrs. Marion Kramer Johnson, accompanied, by Miss Rose Buchmann; instrumental selections by Misses Ha zel and Ruth Hinshaw and a fine ad dress by Mrs. Baer. The four supreme officers, Mrs.

Baer, Mrs. Shivel, Mrs. Kushmann and Mrs. Meek, were each presented with a beautiful bouquet of lavender and white chrysanthemums by the Clay Center Royal Neighbors. District Court.

After being in session a number of days last week, District court adjourned the last of the week subject to the call of Judge Smith. It is not known just when it will be in session again, but some time before the March term. Cases disposed of last week, af ter The Times was printed, were: In the oil well cases from the Wake field neighborhood, a verdict in full was given the plaintiffs as against the defendant, N. D. Goe.

But if they can not collect their judgments against N. D. Goe, they can collect 65 per cent of their claims against the syndicate, the syndicate being held liable for only 65 per cent of the claims. Standard Oil Co. vs.

W. P. Dunlap: continued. Otto Swaller vs. Williamson Milling Co.

continued. Had A Good Year. The foot ball team of the Clay coun ty High school closed their season very creditably Friday afternoon in a game with Junction City. The game was a good one and resulted in a score of 35 to 7 in favor of C. C.

H. S. Under the direction of Coach V. R. Vergades the boys have had unusually good training and he has always coached them on the necessity of honor in athletics.

C. C. H. S. won in games with the Clyde, Concordia, Belleville, Minneap olis, Chapman and Junction City High schools and were defeated by Manhattan with a score of 6 to 0.

In the games of this season they made a to tal of 221 points, while their oppon ents together made 54 from C. C. H. S. Thanksgiving Service.

Union Thanksgiving services of the churches will be held Thursday evening, November 25th, in the Presbyterian church, at 7:30 o'clock. The Presbyterian choir will furnish special music for the occasion and Rev. W. W. Carpenter, pastor of the First Baptist church, will deliver the address.

Thanksgiving service Is a very fitting climax for the day. After a day of feasting and family reunions everyone should feel it their duty to attend a Thanksgiving service and thereby express their appreciation of the year's blessings. Special Notice. Player piano, practically new, late model, fully warranted. Also rolls and bench.

Will be sacrificed. Write for particulars. Collection Department, J. Olney Music 414 Felix St. Joseph, Mo.

For Sale. Two dozen full blood White Rock chickens; half are pullets, good stock; hatched from eggs bought of Theo. Steffen. Price, $1.00 each. Write or phone Mrs.

A. L. Vinzant, Wakefield, Kansas. The past few months have not seen as many public sales as the same space of time a year ago. 1919 was not a very good year for crops and people generally wanted to sell out.

Prices were high, also. This year the crODS have been vrrntirknal1 cmnH the best all around in the history of tne county. That may be one reason why people are not holding public sales. But more likely the reason is that things are selling so low many do not thiwV it IMTS When -mwiila nltmroA at public sales begin to bring better prices, probably more farm sales will a ue Our business is banking. Deposits guaranteed.

See us. Farmers State Bank. Cxtra trousers at 25 per cent dis count at Bros Newton: Mrs. Henry Newton died quite suddenly Monday evening, November 22nd, at her home in Green, death being due to heart disease. For three years she had suffered- with this affliction, but of late had been able to be up and around.

Her maiden name was Emma Wal-work and she came to Kansas with her parents from Illinois when a young girl. She grew to womanhood in this county and was united in marriage with Henry Newton. For a number of years they made their home on a farm north of Green and several years ago took up their residence in the city of Green. Early in life Mrs. Newton became a Christian, being a member of the United Brethren church of Green at the time of her death.

During the 58 years allotted her here she lived a happy, useful life and her amiability and kindness won for her a large circle of friends. She was a devoted wife and mother and was loved and respected by her family and friends. A few months ago Mr. and Mrs. Newton were called upon to part with their only daughter, Mrs.

Harry Owens, who died February 14, 1919. Besides her husband Mrs. Newton leaves to mourn her going, one son. Warren Newton of Green, and his wife; three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. C.

Slingsby and Mrs. McKelvey Kitchen of Clay Center; a brother, A. Boughen, of Green. Funeral services were held at the U. B.

church in Green Wednesday afternoon, November 24th, conducted by Rev. Williams, a former pastor of the deceased. Burial was made in the Ap-pleton cemetery north of Green. Vogelman: Johhn son of Mr. and Mrs.

Phillip Vogleman, was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, May 20, 1832 and after a lingering illness died in Clay Center, November 22. 1920, at the age of 88 years, 6 months and 2 days. He was married to Miss Kath-erine Goetz in the year 1856. Ten children were born to them, two of whom died in infancy. The surviving children are: Mrs.

Geo. Carls, Mrs. Math Dietrich, and Mrs. Lena Bauer of Clay Center, Mrs. Henry Gieseman of Williamstown, and the sons, Fred, George, Jobn.jand Philip Vogelman of Butler county, Kan.

He, with his family, came to America in 1874 and located on a farm on Call creek, in Clay county, where they resided for many years, and their family grew to maturity, and to them he bequeathed his principles of thrift and honesty. Mr. Vogelman's long residence in this community and his congeniality made for him many friends who have sympathized with him in his long affliction and will cherish kind memories of his life among them. Mrs. Vogelman died nine years ago in where they had previously moved from the farm.

The funeral was held at the Broughton M. E. church Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, conducted. by Rev. W.

W. Carpenter of the First Baptist church of Clay Center, and music was furnished by a Clay Center quartette. Interment was in the Broughton cem: etery. Prices Still Go Down. Wheat was a little stronger Tuesday and some people thought maybe the change had come and the price would recover somewhat, but Wednesday it was down again, lost all it made on Tuesday and if anytning was slightly lower than on Monday night.

It was still showing a tendency to decline. They were paying around $1.25 in Clay Center for wheat that day. Corn was selling for around 40 cents. Hogs were off a dollar Tuesday. Cattle were also weak in price.

Such was the condition Wednesday noon when The Times was printed. No telling what prices will prevail by Friday. Most people seem to think that prices have now about reached bottom. Here's hoping. Takes Delco Agency.

The W. W. Smith Sons Imple ment company has taken the agency for the Delco Light in this territory. Howard J. Martin of Manhattan, who has been the agent for Clay and Riley counties, continues to represent the Delco Light and will work in con junction with the Smith firm.

The ueico Light has been a popular fan light. For Sale. 160 acres; 10 acres cultivated, 150 acres fine pasture; good fence; price $45.00 per acre. 320 acres; well 160 acres bottom, 60 pasture, balance cultivated; a fine home, write ouver Marty, Longford, Kan. Box and Pie Supper.

There will be a box and pie social following a program at Deweyville school, district 58, on Friday evening, November 26. Everyone invited. Ladies, please bring boxes or pies. Ruth Baxter, Teacher. Place For Sale.

Four miles north of Mil ton vale; 100 acres pasture, 60 acres under cultivation; running water. in pasture; fair improvements. Price, $6,500. Walter Canfleld, Miltonvale, Kan. For Sale: Thoroughbred Duroc boars and gilts, also stock of prairie hay and Samson windmill In good shape.

L. A. Knepper, Clay Center, R. v. p.

NO. 2. We sell farms, cty dwellings and mercantile buildings. R. A.

Bruegge-mann at the First National Bank, Clay center. i Silk Seal Plush Coats this week; $17.95. McKenna Merc Co. The early bird catches the worm. compjoBaiman's today.

Culling is not an expense. It simply cuts out expense. The $3.00 or thereabouts it costs releases $25.00 or more of worse than idle money tied up in a lot of drones that eat up their value every year and return you nothing. Why not sell these and put the money to working for you? 1 cull anywhere in the county at 2 cents ($.02) each in lots of 100 or more. See me or phone or write A.

L. Wylie. Both phones. An Apology. We stated last week in our advertising that we wanted to shake hands with everybody who called at the store during the Saturday opening.

We're sorry to have to confess that there were so many of you and we were so busy during the day, we simply could not get around to shake hands with all. But we met and shook hands with all we could and those we did not meet, we will be glad to have that pleasure at any and all times during the coming days. Also, the visitors at our store Saturday so far exceeded our expectations, the souvenirs were exhausted long before the day was over. Sorry we didn't have more of them. Next time we will know better how to prepare for a "crowd.

Yours, Mack-Weethee Grocery Company, Clay Center. Photography Day Or Night. The Briner Studio, in Clay Center, Lincoln Avenue, has just installed an electric photographic lamp, which enables this up-to-date studio to make photographic sittings at any time, day or night. Even on dark, cloudy days, the lamp is used so that photographs can be made at any time regardless of the nature of the sunlight. You need not hesitate about going to this studio on account of the light, for they are always ready for you.

This electric lamp is a wonderful improvement and brings the Briner Studio down to the last minute. Ask to see the samples of tinted photographs and other new photographic features. Briner Studio. Morganville Rebekahs Reorganize. Friday evening a number of Clay Center Rebekahs went to Morganville to help reorganize Rebekah Lodge No.

648 there. The state Fannie J. Hutchinson, and state secretary, Kate A. Horne, were the installing officers and the Clay Center staff put on the degree work. The Morganville lodge starts out with thirty charter members and their officers are: Mary Young, N.

Marie Purves, V. G-; Marion Woolsey, secretary; Adalethe Tanner, treasurer. A delegation of thirty people from Clay Center were In attendance and they report a fine time. Men Wanted to Sell Groceries. Selling experience not necessary.

One of the world's largest wholesale grocery houses (capital over wants ambitious young men in your locality to sell direct to consumer nationally known brands of an extensive line of groceries, paints, roofings, lubricating oils, stock foods, etc. No capital required. Commissions advanced. Write today. State age and county desired.

John Sexton 352 W. Illinois St, Chicago, 111. Changes In Time Table. Beginning with Sunday, November 21st, a slight change has been made in the Rock Island time table. No.

26, the Denver-St. Louis passenger, goes at 12:07 p. m. instead of 11:57 a. m.

No. 25, the St. Louis-Denver passenger, departs at 4:07 p. m. instead of 4:25 p.

m. No. 85, local freight, west, leaves at 12:07 p. m. and No.

86, local freight, east, goes at 12:07 p. m. Ford Service Means the highest type of skilled labor, the use of Ford Made Parts, and the combination of the two when repairing your car, at the lowest possible cost. This is our service; try It, whether you need only a new bolt or a complete motor overhaul. S.

W. Eng ler Son. Change of Location. I have moved to Dr. Speer's office in the First National Bank building.

Both phones now 45. Dr. Robt, Algie. Miss Edington, who has been working in the country for The Times all summer, has about finished up her work and will soon be shaking the dust of the Clay county roads from her auto No. 1.

She has put in a great summer. Everywhere she went she was greeted most pleasantly and certainly did a great lot of collecting and securing of new subscribers for The Times. The Times is now printing 3,500 papers each week, which means a circulation of fully 3,400 real subscribers. It is the most wonderful circulation The Times ever possessed and certainly indicates that the paper is appreciated. Probably no other Kansas country newspaper, with a similar field, has anywhere near as large a circulation as this.

In fact. The Times covers Clay county absolutely and completely. 3,500 papers each week; 3,400 real subscribers, mostly in Clay county. Think of it. Mr, Advertiser.

Large supply of dry Stock fish for the next few days at Verner Alquist's Phone in your orders or come after it soon if you wish some. Dress shirts Obenland Bros, at 25 ivr rent discount..