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II ED COGGl JL Mrs. Pearl Reb and children, who had been visiting with relatives in this city a few days, left Tuesday evening for their home near Frankfort. THURSDAY, SEPT. 2, 1915. Men! For Annua Event i ne E3 ml ana BtTwrnl THE CHAUTAUQUA.

The Onaga Chautauqua, which opened last Thursday afternoon, and closed Tuesday night, justified all its advance notices. The attendance was good and every attraction was of a high class, and each number gave ultimate satisfaction to nearly all who attended. Wednesday afternoon the local management had charge of the exercises and Mayor Gurtler gave a short address in his usual pleasing and disnified manner. Following Mrs. Effa Hagaman and daughter Zora returned to their home in Topeka, Monday, after a couple of week's visit with relatives and friends here.

"The Old Has Gone, The New Greets Us" Range Cook Stove for sale cheap See Mrs. D. J. Howard. The Onaga public schools will open next Monday morning.

Mrs. Condon and children, of Omaha(varrived in the city last Friday evening and are visiting in the family of Mrs. Condon's sister, Mrs. R. B.

Hall. Lysle Webb is up from Topeka this week visiting with friends. Grapes For Sale. Inquire of Joe Englecamp, phone 8 on 21. A Rev.

Breck left last Friday for Lawrence to assist his mother in packing up, preparatory to moving to Florida where she will make her future home. the opening exercises by the home people the Hawkeye' Glee Club gave a full concert, which was highly appreciated. In the evening they gave a prelude concert and were followed by Dr. Cyrus S. Nusbaum in a thrilling lecture on "The Glory of Life." It was a good lecture and held the closest attention of the large audience.

Friday afternoon The Pilgrim Girls gave a musical prelude which Spencer Smith, of Topeka, spent Sunday with friends in this city. Charles Krouse took a carload of calves to the Kansas City mark-f-t Sunday night. Men Folks as a Rule do not Give much thought to the ruling of King Fashion, but for a few days each Spring and Fall, you have that natural desire to forget the old and become acquainted with the new things that have been created for your wear. King Fashion Has Been very liberal this season, no hard and fast rule your taste for some special pattern of suit may be easily satisfied we have an unusually wide choice. See the Glen Urquharts.

J. A. Taylor has secured the job of janitor at tiie school house for the coming term, and has moved his family to town and occupy the old Koentz place. At Peck's shop near Miller Bros, store A soles sewed or nailed on. Tan shoes dyed black.

Grant Kolterman, of Welda, Kansas, is spending the week with relatives and friends in this city. The weather has been pretty chilly most of the time during the past week, and Monday and Tues i day mornings light frosts were i Miss Emma Rezac, of near Em-rnett, was visiting several days this seen in this locality. FOUND In the Mrs. M. Col- was followed by Father C.

Arthur Macleod in his lecture "The Toilers, or the Builders of Worthwhile." This lecture was especially interesting and largely attended by the Catholic people, a large number from Coal Creek being in attendance. In the evening the Pilgrim Girls gave a full concert which was well receh ed by the large crowd in attenuate. Miss Hannah Wych Gove, the director, proved to be artist on the violin, and the easy and graceful manner in which she carried 4 Iin-J week with her manv friends in this well yard, a Childs' Stocking Cap city. Owner may have same by calling Miss Garnett and McKinley Grov- -Hi er, of lob, Kansas, are visiting with relatives and friends here this I at this office, proving property and paying for this notice. Frederick Hiskey, father of W.

H. Hiskey, of this city, died suddenly at his home near Centralia on Friday, August 20th, and was buried the following Sunday. out her part of the program was highly pleasing to the audience. Saturday afternoon and evening the Tyrolean Alpine Singers and New Fall Shoes. Walk-Over and W.

L. Douglas in all New Fall Styles with Individuality can now be found on display in our window. Look them over. Yodlers made a great hit with the From the Centralia Journal we note that the office of the Burgner-Bowman Lumber of that city was broken into on Monday night of last week and 25.00 stolen. German people in attendance upon the Chautauqua, and their attendance was especially large upon this occasion.

In their prelude in the evening they were given loud applause and their happy manner and well-rendered songs caused Miss Glee Stallard, who had been visiting with relatives and friends here for several weeks, returned week. Mrs. Quincy Knouse, of California, is spending the week with her many friends in this city and vicinity. Remember Dr. Parson's dates for Onaga, Havensville and Wheaton.

Try Our Painless Method. Chester Roberts arrived in the city Tuesday evening and will spend the week with relatives and friends. Mrs. Eula Yessie and sister Ruth Dickinson, of Winifred, spent the day with friends in this city last Friday. Editor Hill, of the Westmoreland Recorder, was an attendant upon the Onaga chautauqua last Friday.

Peter Gaume shipped one car of hogs to market Sunday and two loads of hogs and one of cattle" on Monday. them to be encoured after each Monday to Hutchinson where she number. The same evening Dr. will teach school again this winter. D.

F. Fox gave an interesting and f-irj 9 UA mm ft ft ifef mm helpful lecture on "The Philosophy Win. Day has been having a se of Common Sense." rious time this week with one of his limbs which he injured a few Sunday morning the different church organizations met in the months ago. It may be necessary large tent in a union meeting. Rev.

Schenk and Rev. Evans and for him to submit to an operation later. We Might Talk for Hours about Hats, Ties, Shirts, but why do it the pick of the country's best makers of men's wear is here and we want you to come in not necessarily to buy these are looking days, and we want you to look. Clothing: Co0 C. H.

Landrum was visiting with R. E. Teeter the Chautauqua manager, gave short addresses, and a his many friends in this city last large, union choir furnished stir Friday. We understand he has contracted to take charge of the schools at Washington, Kansas, Ch it Th -3, 11 this winter. ring music.

Rev. Breck, of the Congregational church was absent from the city, hence took no part in the meeting. In the afternoon The Allpress All Star Company gave a sacred prelude which was Mrs. George Spillerand children of Oklahoma, were visiting with friends in this city a couple of days last week. Dr.

Lou E. Davis, the Holton 'Home of Dependable Goods." dentist, will be at the Onaga One Price. followed by Major DeHull Travis Hotel, Wednesday, September 29, Six Stores. on his lecture "The Man Without prepared to do all kinds of dental Mrs. John Phillips and children left last Friday for Leavenworth for a week's visit with relatives and friends.

work. She will make two visits each month. i Rev. J. W.

Bayles and sons Earn a Smile." While this lecture was not wrhat some people had expected, yet those in attendance were highly pleased, and Mr. Travis gave us something to think about along the line of helping the downfallen and "Our Brother." of the Junior Chautauqua and cer HELPED WHALE OIL TRADE est and Gordon, who had been visiting in the George Young home for several weeks, took their de tainly carried out her part of the Mines Have Driven the Mammal In Immense Droves Into Norwegian Waters. Insure your Corn Crop against damage by hail in the old reliable Springfield Insurance Co. E. E.

Hines, Agent. If you want insurance, see Alcide Bonjour who represents several of the best companies doing business in the state. program very creditably and satisfactorily. Taken all in all the Chautauqua has proved to be a success. parture this morning for their home in Clay Center.

In the evening the Allpress Company gave another one of their pleasing preludes which was followed by Thomas Elmore Lucy, the entertainer, in his subject "A Night in a Poet's Workshop." This proved to be one of the best scripture reading and prayer was held at the house after which the body was taken to Neuchatel, followed by a large concourse of friends. The choir rendered several beautiful hymns and Rev. Breck of the Congregational church at Onaga delivered a sermon which brought comfort to the bereaved family. The relatives who came from a distance to attend the funeral were as follows: John Swisher and wife, Summerfield; John Swisher BIRTHS. OBITUARY Zadoc Swisher was born April 2nd, 1862, near Seneca, Kansas, where he spent his boyhood days.

On Feb. 24th, 1881, he was married to Generva Marton and they lived in Clear Creek township until 1891 when he moved with his family to the place near Lillis, Kansas, which has been his home until his death, which occurred Aug. 21,1915. Hi's entire family, a wife and four children, survive him. They are: Mrs.

Mora Mentha, Centralia; Mrs. Addie Mentha, Onaga; John Swisher, Vermillion; Josie Swisher, Vermillion. He is also survived by three granddaughters, three sisters and two brothers. Early last Sunday morning the south-bound through freight on the T. N.

met with a bad derailment in this city. A double-decked car loaded with sheep jumped the track just west of the depot, the car turned over and 74 head of sheep were killed. entertaining numbers of the entire program, and Mr. Lucy's talks A son was born to Mr. and Mrs.

Tom Burdett on Tuesday, the 31st. This is the fourth child in the family and the first boy. F. M. Ramsey, cousin, and Grov-er Quiet a nephew of L.

A. Mc-Bride, both of Atchison, are visiting in the city this week. Judge Barr and E. S. Francis, of Westmoreland, and Emile Brun-ner, of Wamego, were in the city were an inspiration to all who heard him.

Monday afternoon, The Califor- TM 1 -I Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Brown, of ma riavers ana congressman Vienna township, are among those The war has filled the Arctic with whales, according to the belief of some whalers, who say the mines, torpedoes and shells in the Xoith sea have driven the mammals in school a farther north this winter.

One of the large Norwegian whaling companies has just distributed a dividend of 25 per cert among shareholders on this season's catch. The whale oil refineries of Norway are Bharing this prosperity. While the whales are bringing wealth to Norway the reports of the department of agriculture is disappointing as to the amount of crops yield, which about $2,000,000 below the average year. Fortunately the quality of grain has been unusually good and the higher price, due to the war, is to the advantage of the fanners. The economic loss, however, will be felt by the country.

Hay and potatoes were the only crops retching their normal yield. and wife, McCracken; Mrs. Will Swisher and daughter, Marion; Mrs. Millie Carter, Clay Center; Mrs. Rose Theyes, Cottonwood Falls; Chas.

Gilson, Cottonwood Falls. who were constant attendants upon the chautauqua, and are now attending the stock show. On account of the poor health of Mrs. Brown, they rented a furnished HITKCi: NOTES. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

There will be no preaching services next Sunday as the pastor is out of town. Sunday School and Christian Endeavor meeting as usual. The monthly missionary meeting of the Ladies Aid Society, which was to have been held Wednesday evening, Sept. 8, has been postponed until a fewT days later last Friday on legal business. Mrs.

Johnston and daughter, who had been visiting in the family of her brother, Rev. Schenk, left this morning for their home in Topeka. Mrs. Sam Theys and children, of Cottonwood Falls, who were up to attend the funeral of Z.Swisher, returned to their home last Friday. room in the city and are spending CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the friends and neighbors for the flowers and the kind assistance given us in our recent bereavement.

the two weeks taking in the en The sudden death of Mr. Swisher was a great shock to his family, friends and neighbors. He was apparently as well as usual when he retired Friday evening, but at 2:30 Saturday morning, before his family realized his critical condi Abercrombie, of Alabama, were the attractions on the program. Mr. Abercrombie gave a very interesting and educating talk on the social conditions in the south and gave his listeners a great deal to think about along patriotic and social lines.

In the evening the California players gave a full evening's entertainment with a four-act drama entitled "The Battlefield." As a closing climax to the eek's entertainment the Hagenow band, which made their appearance Tuesday afternoon and evening, was surely great, and this proved tertainments. The Frank Manning Theatrical Mrs. Generva Swisher and Family. which played to such large crowds during the stock show last on account of the many things going on this week. A special program is being pre year, opened on schedule time last Monday night.

His audiences thus far have been better than the pared for this meeting which will be both interesting and instructive. Definite notice of the date will be given next week. opening days last year, but on the other hand, he has a stronger and AS YOU READ THIS Don't forget the fact that I will be around to see all, representing one of the best nurseries in the land, who grow all their own stock of fruit and ornamental trees and a full line of small fruits. All stock guaranteed to be delivered in first class condition. Yours for business.

W. Gurtler. Charles Witham and family, Jess Jontra and family and "Mrs. M. L.

Atwater arrived home Tuesday evening from their visit in Oklahoma. Mrs. A. V. DeGraw and children of Holton, arrived in the city Tuesday evening for a week's visit with relatives and friends in this locality.

Arthur Kelly, who had been vis to be one of the best days of entertainment to the people. Madame Inez Ware-French, grand opera soprano soloist, also highly larger cast than last year and their performances are giving even Now Ready To Clean Your Winter Clothes tion, he quietly went to sleep in that peaceful slumber which knows no.awakemng on this earth. The cause of his death was heart trouble. He lived in our midst for over twenty-four years and had spent all his time and energy in building a home, for- he was a great lover of family and home. Little children always found pleasure in his company and he was loved not only by his own children and grand children, but also by those of the neighbors as well.

Although his health has declined in the last few years he toiled on uncomplainingly until death relieved greater satisfaction. Don't fail to see them any or every night this week. ATTENTION G. A. R.

AND S. Of Tuesday, September 14. has been Rn'nrr vniir Quit "Wpr. i iting a couple of weeks in the family of his cousin, Tom Kelly, took pleased the large crowd with her solos, and all these people proved themselves to be musicians of no mean ability. It is needless to say that the children, too, enjoyed the week to the fullest extent.

It has proved to be a time which they will not soon forget. Each morning they met at the Chautauqua grounds FOR SALE. One 7-roorn house and two lots, also fourteen lots in the western addition to Onaga for sale cheap. NOTICE TO OWNERS OF LOTS IN ONAGA CEMETERY. The expense of keeping up cemetery ground and lots must be paid now, and to do this it will take money.

So the board kindly requests that all who have not paid the assessment of $1.00 per lot will please leave it at Onaga State Bank or hand it to any member of the cemetery board. May this request be met at once. W. Gurther, Pres. his departure Monday for his home in Indiana.

coat and have them made like new. My work is the Best. Prices as cheap as the rest. Inquire of E. C.

Makin, phone 13 on 16, Onaga, Kansas 7 tf. designated by the State Fair Association as G. A. R. Day.

Members of the Grand Army and their auxiliaries will hold a reunion during the day, and camp fire at night at Memorial Hall. Everybody invited. Come to headquarters and register. Come and see your beautiful Memorial Hall, Tenth and Jackson streets. i and spent a happy hour or two in NOTICE.

him. His cheerful and sunny disposition and his ever willingness to assist others has won him many friends who miss him. Dr. W. P.

Wilson arrived home Tuesday morning from his vacation trip to the Pacific coast. He reports having had an enjoyable trip, but mighty glad to get back home and more than delighted to have escaped from Mexico alive. R. E. CLIFT, At the Suititorium Buy your Coal Oil and Gasoline games and listening to stories told them by those having this branch of the Chautauqua in charge.

Miss Cecile Ward was the manager from C. E. Thomas, delivered at A short service consisting of your door at market price. 22-41 The Herald $1 per year.