The Times from Clay Center, Kansas • Page 1

1 'i HE APE CLAY CO UN FORTY-FIFTH YEAR. EIGHT PAGES. CLAY CENTER, KANSAS, FEBRUARY 3, 1921. OFFICIAL. COUNTY PAPER.

NUMBER 5. DEATHS. AROUND THE COURT HOUSE. William Langer Speaks. William Langer, ex-attorney general of North Dakota, was in Clay Center Wednesday of last week and directly after dinner made a talk in the court room.

The court room was filled with interested men, the large majority of whom were farmers. Langer unquestionably has the goods on the Nonpartisan League and was not slow in telling what he knew. Langer is the man who has followed Townley around daring him to enter into debate with him regarding the Nonpartisan League. So far, Townley has failed to meet Langer. It is quite To Have Poultry Show.

The Clay County Poultry Association will hold a two days show in Clay Center on Friday and Saturday, February 11 and 12. The show room will be in the old Commercial hotel building on the ground floor. There will be no charges made for the entry of any fowls; also there will be no admission charges. The show is being put on for exhibition purposes and to draw new members into the association. Anyone, whether a member now or not, who has some nice birds is asked to bring in either singles, trios, or pens.

Names of owners should be placed on coops and if so wished, they may add whether they Band Held Annual Meeting. Monday night the Clay Center Community Band held their annual smoker and business meeting in the band room, which had been specially decorated for the occasion. A profusion of American flags, both large and small, and the national colors were used in the decorations, and a large stuffed American eagle occupied a prominent place in the hall. All together, the hall presented a very attractive appearance. A short business session was held, when reports of committees were given.

The president gave a brief review of the band's progress during the past year and the new year's outlook. When it came to the election of officers, those who had -served the past two years were re-elected. H. R. Ak-ers is president J.

W. Wilson, vice-president and E. T. Starkweather, secretary-treasurer; the offices of secretary and treasurer being consolidated. A new committee of three are to be appointed by the president to act as advisory board, the whole to be known as the band execution Wakefield, Saturday, January 29, at the age of 41 years.

In the very, prime of his life he is called from earthly activities. Mr. Weaver came from Brown county, in 1901 to Wakefield, where the firm of C. B. Weaver and Son was organized.

About the year 1908 he engaged in the real estate business which later became the firm of Weaver and Lockridge, with which he was identified at the time of his death. Jess, as he was familiarly known was an exceptional man. He rad no enemies. His friends say "He will be missed in the Wakefield community more than any other man we know." He was an exponent of the new school of clean business, the principles of which he faithfully applied, not only in business, but in the closer associations of his home life. He enjoyed the acquaintance, the confidence, the good will and the friendship of everyone with whom he associated.

He leaves a splendid example of true manhood for all who knew him. There survives him, his wife, Lucy K. Weaver, his son Scott Southwick Weaver, age 7, his daughter, Betty Jean Weaver, age 2, his father, Calvin B. Weaver, his mother, Sarah M. Weaver, of Wakefield; three sisters.

Bertha A. Lockridge and Effie E. Weaver of Wakefield; Fern V. Hobbs, of Springfield, Colo; two brothers, R. T.

Weaver of Wakeneld and C. I. Weaver of Springfield, Ohio, all of whom were present at the funeral. The funeral services were conducted at the Weaver home by Rev. J.

L. Mitchell and a mixed quartet from Clay Center, sang. The impressive Masonic ceremony was carried out at the grave in full. "We are quite sure that God will give them back, bright, pure and beautiful. "We know He will but keep our own and His until we fall asleep.

We know He does not mean to break the strands reaching between The Here and There. He does not mean, though- heaven be fair. To change the spirits entering there that they forget The eyes upraised and wet. The lips too still for prayer, the mute despair. He will not take i I 9 I MARRIAGES.

Paul-Kreattli: Miss Leda Kreattli and Prof. F. W. A. Paul were married Tuesday afternoon, February 1 at 5 o'clock at the Baptist parsonage.

Wallace W. Carpenter, pastor of the First Baptist church, read the marriage service using a brief ring ceremony. Mrs. J. Kraettli, mother of the bride, witnessed the ceremony.

Immediately following their marriage Prof, and Mrs. Paul motored to Manhattan, and from there went to Kansas City on a honeymoon trip. The bride has lived in Clay Center practically all her life and by her amiable, happy disposition has made a host of friends. She is a very capable young lady, having taken music training and was in service at Camp Funston during the world war. She is also a popular soloist and has sung at many musical events in Clay Center.

Prof. Paul is not so well known here as his bride. He came here from Blue Rapids last spring to direct the Clay Center Community Band and is also musical director in the city schools. He is a fine musician. Mr.

and Mrs. Paul expect to return to Clay Center the first of next week and make their home here. New Light and Water Statements. The city clerk's office has prepared new light and water statements whicli go out to patrons of the city plant this week. Instead of having two statements one for water and one for current used both of which are mailed out in an envelope, the whole bill for water, light and power used is placed upon one postal card with the amounts duplicated at the end of the card and a line printed across to separate the two statements.

The card is addressed and the patron's name al-' so placed across the end of the card upon the printed side. This saves half the postage charge, the cost of the envelope and the cost of the paper statements formerly sent out. But when a person comes to pay the bill it is absolutely necessary that the card be brought along. Or if a remittance is mailed to cover the amount, the card must be mailed in also, or at least the end with the patron's name printed thereon. The new system is much more simple and much cheaper to the city, but patrons must not forget that the cards must be brought, or mailed in, with remittances.

This is for the patron's benefit, as proper credit might not be given if the card is not presented when the bill is paid. H. C. Achenbach, City Clerk. Had a Husking Bee.

Friday evening the U. C. T. provided a good old fashioned social time at the armory for about one hundred and fifty of their members and friends. It was in the way of a husking bee and the gentlemen were ordered to wear overalls and the ladies gingham dresses.

A supply of corn was placed on a large table to be husked and there were three red ears in the lot. Everyone proceeded to husk corn and those lucky enough to find the prize red ears were Miss Lottie Oppenlander, Mrs. Jack Temple and Mrs. Roy McDowell. Following the busking bee all present joined In the grand march and the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing.

The old-fashioned square dances, quadrilles, polkas and Virginia reel furnished Jots of amusement and a number of people who had not danced for years were on the floor. Refreshments of doughnuts and cider were served and the guests sat on bales of hay. The whole affair was enjoyed immensely by all in attend ance. Tire Sale. Goodrich and Fisk, fabric, $13- 50.

30x3 fabric, Silvertown cord, $28. 05. 22x3, fabric, Silvertown Cord, $37.05. 32x4, fabric, Silvertown cord, 33x4 fabric, Silvertown Cord, $48.25. All non-skid.

Same discount on tubes and on all sizes casings not listed herer" Each casing and tube is regu lar stock. Guaranteed, fabric 6,000 miles; cords, 8,000 miles. Schrader Auto Clay Center Kansas. Jurors for March Court. The following jurors have been drawn to serve at the March term of court Earl Bunion, Clifton; Wm.

Faulconer, Clay Center; Fred Klein. Green; Carl H. Plock, Clay Center; J. H. Milligan, Clay Center; Ernest Weber, Clifton; Theodore N.

Osberg, Morganville; John Forslund, Clay Cen ter, Fred Van Scoyoc, Oak Hill; J. O. Vincent, Miltonvale; Geo. Liby, Morg anville. Gave Kansas Program at Chapel.

The Clay County High school presented a Kansas day program at Chapel Friday morning. The boys and girls' glee clubs both sang. George L. Davis gave a Kansas talk and Miss Bess Peters read Ingall's poem "Opportunity." Remember. You can have your car repaired at the Laflin Garage for $1.00 per hour.

We repair all makes and guarantee our work to satisfy. One-fourth section bottom farm for quick sale to highest bidder. In Clay County, Kansas, mile south and 3 miles east of Longford, being the old Monahan farm. 100 acres growing wheat with place; 35 acres grass; live creek and timber; improvements about $2,500. Possession March 1st, 1921.

$1,000 loan at 5 per cent. One bid reserved. Mail all sealed bids not later than January 28th, 1921 to Wyandt Mortgage and Investment Abilene, Kansas. Valentines at Batman's. Largest assortment in the city.

Fowlcs, Broughton, R. F. D. No. 2.

Meek: Clay county has lost a most useful and patriotic citizen in the passing of Capt. John A Meek. He was well known and universally liked throughout the county. The history of Captain Meek's life covered a period of 83 years, 11 months and 10 days, and the world at large 'benefited by the fact that he has lived. In his youth he served his country in the Civil war, and as a pioneer in Kansas he contributed a large part toward the development of his community.

He was interested in every movement that made for the betterment, of conditions and gave his enthusiastic support to religious and educational institutions. He will be remembered as a man who was always Teady to assist In every case of need. And one of the admirable features in his life was his love for his home, and family and friends. John Adam Meek, one of the few remaining early settlers of Clay County, died at his home in Idana at 9 o'clock Monday morning, January 24th, 1921, aged 83 years, 11 months and 10 days. He was born near Greensburg, Indiana, where he was reared to manhood.

At the breaking out of the war of the Rebellion, he was instrumental in forming the first company in his county, enlisting on April 17th, 1861 in the three-months' service, afterwards re-enlisting in the three-year service, being assigned to Co. 7th Indiana Regiment. He was made captain October 31st, 1862, and those were the days when promotion was won by merit. He served with the "Black Hats" or Iron Brigade, one of the famous fighting brigades. Captain Meek rendered valued service" to his country and was mustered out with his regiment September 20th, 1864.

In 1869 he united with the church and has been a faithful and consistent member to the day of his death. He was married on February 16th, 1870 to Martha Louise Meek, who has proven his faithful companion throughout the many years of happy wedded life. A year ago Mr. ana Mrs. Meek celebrated their golden wedding anniversary and it was a memorable family gathering.

In 1885 he moved with his family from Indiana to Kansas, settling at Idana, of which place he has been a resident until the time of his death. Two sons and two daughters blessed the home of Captain and Mrs. Meek, Milo E. and George Elmer Meek and Mrs. Ethel Fullington of Idana, and Mrs.

Sylvia Swogger of To-i peka, who were all present at the time of his death. These children, eleven grandchildren, his sister, Mrs. Jerusa Patton, and his brother, Taylor Meek, both of Greensburg, Indiana, his sister, Mrs. Mollie Donald of Seattle, Washington, together with a host of friends are left to mourn his going. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in Idana, at 2 o'clock, on Wednesday afternoon, January 26th.

Rev. J. S. Swogger, of Topeka preached the funeral sermon. A choir composed of Mrs.

Nellie Rankin, Mrs. Margaret Wadsworth, Mrs. Gertrude Tobyne, Arthur Petermeyer, and James Purves sang, with Mrs. Helen Hollenbeck as accompanist. Mrs.

Tobvne with Miss Swogger as accompanist, sang "Don't You Mind the Sorrow." Burial was made in the Idana cemetery. Ira Gentry, William Tiontiov. Harlan Campbell, James Chestnut, Lloyd Baldwin and Enos Frazier, all world war service men, rarried the body of Captain Meek to its final resting place. As an honor ary escort Casper Dittmar and Chas wairpdpl followed the bier, carrying the flag that their dead comrade loved so well. The entire service was a beautiful climax to the life of him who after a long and usetul lire naa entered the sleep that knows no wak- jng.

Weaver: Another pioneer Kansan and veteran of the Civil war has passed to his reward. William Frank Weaver, who for nearly fifty years has been a resident of the Green neighborhood, died at his home on Tuesday, January 25, at the age of 76 years, 7 months and 18 days, after a lingering illness of several months. Mr. Weaver was born in Kentucky, June 9, 1844 and grew to manhood there. He volunteered for service during the Civil war and was a member of the 13th Kentucky Infantry.

He was united in marriage with Mary Jane Hainey and to this union four children were born. In 1872 Mr. and Mrs. Weaver came to Kansas and homesteaded northeast of Green, where they lived until twelve years ago, when they moved to the city of Green and have since made their home there. Like all the pioneers who came here in the early days, they braved the hardships and helped to make Clay county.

In those days friendships were formed which lasted a life time, and many old friends of Mr. Weaver are saddened by his going. He was always considerate of his family and friends and was held in high regard by them. He was a member of the Baptist church. He leaves to mourn his death, his faithful wife and companion, Mrs.

Mary Weaver; two sons, Elisha P. Weaver of Omaha, Neb; R. C. Weaver or Idaho Falls, Idaho, and two daugh ters Laura E. Van Sickle and Ora Harner of Green, besides other rela tives and friends.

runerai services were neld on Thursday afternoon, January 27 at 2 o'clock at the Weaver home in Green, conducted by Rev. N. J. Adams, pastor of the Methodist church. Burial was made in Highland cemetery.

Weaver: Seldom has a death brought such universal grief to a com munity as that of Jesse C. Weaver, who passed away at his home in Klocke and family. Fred Sieverin, Mr.T Christian Kretz vs. the Unknown Heirs of John Kretz is a case to quiet title filed in the district! court last week. Ten teachers took the county ex amination in Clay Center, the last of ast week before Profs.

Kratochvil and McClenahan, the examining board. The papers have not yet been graded and it is unknown how many passed. This was a larger number than usual. County Attorney W. M.

Beall at tended the convention of county attorneys in Topeka the last of last week and County Clerk Nordstrom attended the Kansas Day Club banquet and other matters a few days in To peka the past week. Sheriff Hinshaw did not make an arrest during the entire first month he served as sheriff of the county. He did not have a person in the jail, put there by himself and the only people in jail were two boys over night. His first month was very quiet. Not a warrant was given him to serve.

County Mrs. Borland, was vis iting schools around the5 Wakefield neighborhood the first of this week. County Engineer Stevens last week fininshed the repairing, putting in of new joists and otherwise improving the pile bridge across the river cutoff south of Clay Center. That finished his last big job for just now, though he expects to have a plenty a little later on. If rains and high water do not prevent, Mr.

Stevens expects to put In a big year of work. He says no job will cost more than 2,000, but he has a great many small jobs mapped out and he expects to complete them all if the weather will permit. He is now making plans and as soon as spring comes, he will get- busy. Just now all his work is in the house. i Probate Judge Anthony feas appoint ed Ida B.

Marshall and Pfister to settle up the matters pertaining to the estate of the late Charles Marshall of Clifton and also Math Dietrich, as the executor of the estate! of the late Math Dietrich, Sr. i Janitor Boyd has been smiling the past week. The cause was a big boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Waite at Tulsa.

Wait is the daughter of Mrs. Sheriff Hinshaw had a sale Monday afternoon in the case of the Mid Co Packer vs. C. C. Nelson Oil Syn dicate.

The leases held by the defend ants around Wakefield were sold to satisfy a judgment in a foreclosure case and were bid in by the plaintiff, Few attended the sale. Moving to Clay Center. Joe Howe, formerly of Abilene, where he ran a newspaper, and who, just before Henry Myers of Wakefield, was the state senator from the Dick inson-Clay district, is moving to Clay Center- and will make this city his home. He has rented the Jesse Dever house on North Fourth street and will soon be a citizen of this town. Joe has been living in Emporia for some time, but has decided that the Fifth district is really his home and so is coming back.

He is representing a life insurance company, the company in which W. G. Robinson is interested, with headquarters at Topeka. Clay Center will be glad to welcome him. for Clay county always liked Howe, even if he is a Democrat.

Liked Dixon's Address. On Wednesday night, January 26th, Frank L. Dixon appeared on the High school lecture course and delivered a strong address, using as his subject, The Tools of Democ racy. He is a forceful speaker and his points were well made and his audience, as a whole, endorsed his line of thought and gave him their undivided attention during the entire evening. Dixon has appeared in Clay Center a number of times and always has a good audience.

Commissioners' Meeting. The regular monthly meeting of the board of county commissioners will be held in the commissioners' room in the court house, beginning Monday, February 3, 1921. All persons having accounts against the county should see that their bills are filed with County Clerk Nordstrom on or before Saturday, February 5, 1921, to have the same allowed at this meeting of the board. J. W.

Nordstrom, County Clerk. For Sale. 160 acres, 1 mile from Longford, on Badger creek; fine improvements; 80 acres bottom; balance pasture; a fine home; price, $18,000. 160 acre; lease expires March 1, 1922; 157 acres growing wheat. 80 acres pasture land for rent; liv ing water.

See Oliver Marty, Long ford, Kansas. Clean-Up Public Sale. As I expect to leave the farm, I will hold a public sale on 'the farm known as the George Perreault farm, 3 miles southwest of Morganville, on Tuesday, February 8. It will pay every farmer to attend this clean-up public sale. Mrs.

Mary Perreault. Singer Sewing Machines at a reduction for the next thirty days. Logan Music Co. New laces and embroideries at Bal man's. and rAoajsr Clay1 CeffT evident that he "is afraid of the proof Langer has in his grip.

The people gathered in the court house last week were convinced that Langer knows what he is talking about and it is doubtful if any man who heard him speak ever joins the Nonpartisan League. Langer was never a member of the Nonpartisan League. But he was taken up by Townley and made attorney general of North Dakota. When he saw what Townley was doing and where the state was going, he broke away from Townley and has ever since been telling the true story of the Nonpartisan League. He warns Kansas against ever taking up with the organization.

Langer claims that he still believes in everything he believed in when elected attorney general of North Dakota; that the -idea of the originators of the League have never changed. But he warns against Townley most emphatically. Should anyone wish to learn more about Townley, let them write over to the Defense League at Salina and get Langer's book. Price $1.50. After the meeting last Wednesday a Defense League was organized in Clay Center with William Faulconer as the county president.

A fight against the Nonpartisan League will be waged in the county. And the fight will be started at once. They will not wait until the organizers come Into the county. An effort will be made to inform the people right now what the Nonpartisan League is like and be ready for any organizers should those birds ever light here. Talked High School.

Monday evening the Clay Center Community Club held a special meeting at which delegations from Wakefield, Green, Longford, Clifton and other towns of the county were present. The bill relating to county high schools and high schools in general, which has been introduced in the state legislature, was discussed. The rdelegates from the smaller towmr gave their views and the bill was somewhat discussed by all present. The Club then went into executive session and talked over the matter further. As no conclusion was reached and nothing very definite was done, the meeting did not seem to accomplish so very much.

However, it seemed to be the general opinion of those present that while the bill as introduced did not meet all requirements, yet it was a pretty good start and from it a bill that will be an ad vance in high school matters might be worked out. A better feeling was shown all around than was ever be fore manifested and the whole propo sition may work out to the ultimate good of every town concerned. The getting together at least seems to have accomplished that much. The Club also discussed a proposi tion of placing Clay Center on the Roosevelt aerial way, something new that has just come up and a special meeting was called for next Wednesday evening, February 9, to meet dele gates and talk that matter over. Oratorial Contest.

The annual oratorial contest of the Anti Tobacco Association of Milton- vale College was held at the college auditorium on Friday evening. Five orations were delivered and each was a real one. rnougnt, composition ana delivery were equally fine. First prize was awarded John Bond, who will represent the college at the state contest. Second place was given to Alfred Evans.

Wallace Carpenter pastor of the Baptist church, was one of the three judges. Wolf Hunt. Begins at io a. Saturday, February 5, at corner of John Krebs; east 4 miles to church south of Green; thence south 5 miles to Chas. Hane corner; thence west to river to Ralph Neill's; thence north to Johfi Krebs corner.

No rifles allowed within mile of roundup; Roundup In Conrad's pasture. Committee. For Sale. Thoroughbred Duroc Jersey sows and gilts. -Some registered; others eligible for registration.

Bred to farrow in February, March and April. Orion strain. September pigs, weight 85 to 100 pounds. Also one large, registered boar a good one. Priced reasonable.

Orlin Hardesty, Idana, Kansas. Phone 63-10 Idana. Special Notice. High grade piano, like new for sale cheap. Write for particulars.

Mgr. collection Dept. J. Olney Piano Co, 414 Felix St. Joseph, Mo.

Now is the time to start your spring sewing. Get a new Singer Sewing Machine. Absolutely the most perfect sewing machine made Special prices for the next thirty days. Logan Music Store. Farm Wanted: Wanted to hear from owner of farm or good land for sale worth the price asked.

L. Jones, Box 551, Olney, I1L -For Sale or Exchange a 2 year-old, pure bred, but not registered, Red Poll Bull. Emil and Victor Olson, Morganville, Kans. Miss Enid Smith entertained the N.J win nave natcning eggs for sale ori have surplus stock for sale. Anyone who has surplus cockerels or pullets may bring coops of them and sell them in the show room.

Our plans now are to get as large exhibition as possible from the breeders of the county to find out who has good stock. This coming season will see a great demand for whatever you may have to sell. Bring your exhibit and get acquainted. Join the association; dues one year, $1.00, and we will have a show next winter that will be worth going miles to see. If you plan to exhibit it will be appreciated if you would phone or.

write either J. H. Brown, superintendent, or H. R. Myers, president, so we can make arrangements for handling your exhibit.

All entries should be in by Friday noon. Jumped From Train. Last Thursday morning a man named Conroberts jumped from the Union Pacific passenger train between the station of Gatesville and Wakefield. The train was clipping along at the rate of about twenty miles an hour when the man leaped head-long from the rear car. As he rushed through the car the condutor, C.

W. Dudlext, made an effort to stoD him. but Conroberts was off the train before anyone could reach him and he escaped without injury. He got up and ran toward the river but a man cut ting wood nearby caught him and held him until the train stopped, backed up and tne conductor took him in charge, It seems that Conroberts was tempor arily insane and thought someone on the train was pursuing him. He is supposed to live in Milford and had a ticket for that place.

His brother was with htm and was very much excited over the affair. Tme conductor said the fall from the train would have killed a sane man. ArthiirMiddJetoaGming. Not as a number on the county High school lecture course, but as ah engagement under the management of Prin. Robb and backed by the county High school, Arthur Middle ton, bass-baritone, formerly of the Metropolitan Opera Company, will ap pear at the Rex theater, Monday even ing, February 14, in concert.

The tickets will go on sale Monday, Febru ary 7, at the Rexall drug store. Mid-dleton is reported to be an exceptionally fine singer and it has taken a very big guarantee to the con cert number in Clay Center. He is be lieved to be one of the finest singers ever to visit Clay Center, No doubt he will be well greeted. The Bonds Carried. An election at which there appeared to be no interest taken and at which the vote was very small, Clay Center voted last Thursday to issue $80,000 worth of bonds to Improve and extend the electric light and water works plant.

642 votes were case in the four wards, hardly one voter in three voting. The result was that 427 people voted in favor of the bonds and 215 against. The vote by wards was: First for and 90 against. Second ward, 73 for and 60 against. Third ward, 123 for and 34 against.

Fourth ward, 55 for and 21 against. Shows Up With Blue Ribbon. As per custom Ed Henry went to Kansas City last week to the annual meeting of the Exide Battery people and brought back the blue ribbon. One hundred and sixteen men in Kansas compete for the blue ribbon which is awarded to the five men doing the most business in the Exide Battery work. This makes three winning years for Mr.

Henry. Farm For Sale. 120 acres, good improvements, good location, 70 acres in cultivation. Will consider trade for small tract near Clay Center. 160 acres, 120 in cultivation, part creek bottom, 4 miles from town, fair improvements, priced very reasonably if sold soon.

Good terms. Ed. Kieninger, R. F. D.

No. 1, Broughton, Kansas. Box Social. There will be a box supper and pie social at the Woods School House Fii-day evening, Feb. 4 th.

Everybody invited. Harry Eibert, Teacher. Have you any broken castings? No matter if you have a broken lawn mower, broken farm Implement or broken automobile part, we can fix it perfectly. An expert welder, with 10 years experience is employed in our shops and we have a large acetylene gas welding plant, a combination that does satisfactory and guaranteed work. Try us.

Schrader Auto Clay Center, Kansas, 410 Court street. Dissolution of partnership forces the sale of 560 acre farm 8 miles from Oberlin. First class improvements. 175 acres good wheat, one of the best grain and stock farms in county. $50.00 per acre if sold direct $9,000 carried back on farm.

Write for par ticulars. L. M. Parker, Oberlin, Kan sas. Boys and girls get 3 on savings at the Farmers State Bank.

Store, Miltonvale, Ivan, About fifteen members of the Clay county High school students were in vited as prospective members and enjoyed the general good time which fol lowed the business session. Later in the evning the entire party enjoyed a real turkey dinner served by Elmer Oppenlander at the Palace cafe. The Clay Center Community Band is recognized as one of the best musical organizations of its kind in the state and it takes a lot of work and time on the part of the leader "and members to keep up their record. The band boys appreciate the generous support given them by the Community Club, who in turn feel that the band is very deserving of it. Ttoe band wishes to extend to the club their thanks for making its organization possible and the pledge last night for a continuation of its policy to "Boost the Band." Y.

M. C. A. Starts Hut Drive. The Y.

M. C. A. of the county High school is starting their big drive Saturday to obtain money for erect ing a hut at the State Boy's' Camp at Elmdale, Kansas. The huts are being erected by various High school organ izations of the state.

They will take the place of the tents which are now used and will be frame structures, costing $3,200 each with room enough to accommodate eight boys. The name of the contributing committee will be placed above the door of each hut. The local High Y. organization has pledged itself raise $300 for the erection of one of these huts; $100 of this money to be raised among the members of the organization, the re maining $200 to be raised by con tribution from the people of Clay coun ty. Contributions will be accepted by representatives of the local High Y.

stationed at the four banks of Clay Center, Saturday, February 5, 1921. The Clay Center Community Club have pledged the boys their support for this drive. The Young Men's Christian Associa tion of the Clay county High school, under the direction of Prof. Vergades has proven a very eood influence in the High school and should have the backing of every person in the county. Was a Close Game.

The basket ball team from the Clay county High school played a re turn game with the Manhattan boys at Manhattan Saturday night. It was a close game and Clay Center was in the lead most of the game but at the very last minute when Manhattan won the game by a score of 19 to 18. In Manhattan's line-up were: Smith, Thomas, Drake, Herren, Cochran, Rumold and Cuddy. Thomas and Runold starred for them. Meek, White, Thomas, Hanna and Cowell played the game for Clay Center and White and Thomas deserve special mention for their good work.

Still Taking Pictures. Owing to bad roads and the fact that many people could not come to town during the month of January, Briner will continue to take pictures of old people, beyond the age of 60, during the month of February, and give one picture entirely free. Remember, you do not have to order any pictures at all. If you are older than 60, come in any time during the month of February and Briner will take your picture absolutely free and give you one picture. Here's a good chance to get your picture taken without cost.

Box and Pie Social. There will be a program, including a play by the young people of May- field and a box and pie social given at the Mayfield school on Feb. 4. Ladies please bring 'boxes and gentlemen do not forget your well filled pocket- books. Lula I.

James, Teacher. Notice. There is to be a pie and candy so cial with a program on Friday evening, February 4, at the 93 school house Young ladies please bring a plate of candy. Esther Williams, Teacher. Wanted Capable, steady, reliable man with team or auto to sell and deliver Rawleigh products in eastern part of Marshall county.

Can live at home. Big opportunity. Right man can make $3,000 to $6,000 a jrear above all expenses. Call or write H. H.

Wright, 429 Blunt, Phone United 6442 Clay Center, Kans. Hatch early from the heavy winter layers Baron Eng. S. C. White Leghorns the large Leghorns from im ported trap-nested stock.

Selected eggs now ready for hatching. W. F. Abels, Clay Center, Kan. Osenbaugh buys and sells bonds.

The Farmers State BarilTwllI appre "iat your checking account. The spirits which He gave, and make The glorified so new that they are lost to me and you. God never made spirit for spirit, answer ing shade for shade. And placed them side by side And meant to break the quivering1 threads betw een. Want a Shrine Meeting.

The Clay Center Shriners have de cided that they want a Shrine ceremonial in Clay Center next fall, probably early in September. One afternoon recently they held a meeting and decided to make a strenuous effort to get such ceremonial here. A Shrine Club will be formed in Clay Center. Probably the band and a big delegation will be taken to Hays at the ceremonial there in May. The Community Club and all Clay Center should get behind this movement as it will certainly be a big thing for Clay Center to have this meeting here next fall.

Much effort will have to be put forth to secure it, however. Automobile Show. Clay Center -automobile dealers and all others who think about automobiles, are becoming pretty much interested in the 14th annual motor show which is to be held in the Overland building in Kansas City, Febru ary 12th, to 19th, week after next. It is said that practically as much interest is being taken in the auto hows this year as ever. Kansas City is preparing a greater show than ever before.

No doubt a great many people will attend from this section. They are now beginning tor talk about going down. A Guaranteed Home Treatment. If you are suffering from any dis ease do not lose hope, for you can regain your health in your own home without the aid of drugs. This treat ment is being used satisfactorily by thousands and recommended by many of the best physicians.

Full particulars will be gladly mailed on request. Moseley Munson, 222 S. Topeka Avenue, Wichita, Kan. Shorthorns. Buy from a clean herd.

Six bulls, 7 to 13 months; 10 cows and heifers, all red and registered. Our herd has suc-cesfully passed the tuberculin test the last two years and will be on the ac credited herd list. Prices reasonable. 13 miles north and 3 east of Clay Cen ter. W.

H. Molyneaux Son, Pal mer, Kansas. Three Great Remedies. For the grippe and influenza: Priest's Lung Balsam. Priest's Cold Tablets.

Priest's Gargle. Sold and recommended by the Priest Drug Clay Center, Kans. Farm For Sale. 100-acre farm, 1 mile from Oak Hill. well improved.

For sale at a bargain if taken before March 1st. E. G. Gun-ter, Clay Center, Kansas. Coal Coal Coal.

Rock Springs Lump and Nut, Pin nacle Lump and Nut, Illinois Grate, Weir Lump and Nut. Leavenworth Lump. Starkweather Wilson. For Sale: 80 acres; 55 in cultiva tion, 25 bottom, 25 pasture; good 6-room house; splendid well; windmill; one-half mile from high -school, and city school. $2,000 will handle this farm; will take a mortgage for balance at 6 per cent.

Owner, Box 101S, Wakefield, Kansas. We sell farms, cty dwellings and mercantile buildings. R. A. Bruegge-mann at the First National Bank, Claj Center.

s- We are making a special reduction on Singer Sewing Machines for the next thirty days. Logan Music Co. Mattress equaied at prices that P. M. Conrad cannot be Son's.

ter. anu airs. Henry Klein and family, Mr..