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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-11-26
COTTAGE GROVE.

The corn shucking season will soon
be over and every ybody will be glad.
Boys get your bells ready for next
Wednesday night foryou will surely
need them.
They are drilling for gas on the
Malsbury farm and also on the Martin
farm.
Sadie Cochran visited Miss Truthful
Malsbury last Sunday.
Quite number from this neighbor-
hood attended L. D. Mendanhalp,
funeral last Sunday.
G. W. Wing has purchased some
land near Leanna and is preparing to
build house there soon.
Frank Thuney, an old Cottage Grove
boy, is home on a visit after an
absence Of II years, Frank has a
good position in Washington, d. c.,
working for Uncie Sam.
Fred Day and Asa Booze were
married in lola last Wednesday. Fred
is we'll known in this nelghborhood
and has always been highly respected
His wife Is an accomplished young
lady of Humboldt.
This neighb rhood was shocked to
hear of the death Of L. d. Menden
hall, last Frld diy. at Cnanute, where
he moved about month ago. He
was man that was friend to every =
body and every ybody was his friend.
Always kind and atfectionate to his
family and strictly honest in all his
dealings. He had been a resident OF
Allen county for nearly thirty years
Although he had been blind for about
eight years and suffered great deal
in his last sickness, he was always
patiept to the last. His ren aims
were laid to rest in Elmwood GENE
terry, Sunday, November 2lst. He
leaves an aged companion, one SOD
and one daughter to mourn his loss
together with a host Of sympathiYing
friends
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-11-26

KENNEDY WON.

Dell Kennedy won out en- the tax
suit. This is the case wherein the
company sought 10 eompel Mr..
Kennedy to pay tax ON all
mortgages recorded in bis name.
Mr.. Kennedy gave to the assessor
what he says included all the
property he owned, bat the assessor
found nearly a hundred thousand
dollars in mortgages in his name on
the registers books and proceeded
to try to collect taxes on them.
Mr.. Kennedy stated the mortgages
did not belong to him and refused
to state to whom they did belong.
Mr.. Kennedy is dong a big
brokerage business and it would be
unjust to make him pay taxes on
every mortgage that passes through
mis- hands during Il yaar.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-11-26
SHAW.
Fine weather at present.

Fine weather at present.
The basketball ans Thanksgivit &
was postponed by oLe Of the players
having boies.
Mr.. J. G. Colon shipped car of
corn this eek.
Mr.. Hardssty and family made =
trip to Chanute last Saturday.
Mr.. Frank Eqstburn made a
business trip TO Erie last Saturday.
Mrs. Orpha Cline's son is sick at
this writing.
Mr.. Jobe Eastburn visited Mr.. T,
Woods of Rplln Sunday.
The church of Shaw was well at
tended Sunday night.
There will be box supper at Shaw
sometime in the future.
There was a fine hunting exhibition
Sunday.
Mrs. Hannah Romine and daughter
returned from southern Missouri this
week.
A few people of Shaw took prizes
la the contest at Erie he 20th.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-11-26
High School Conference.

Preparations are already under way
at the University for the annual High
school conference TO be held The week
ending March IL. Rev. hashingtch
GLADDEN., a pulpit orator and an author
of national reputation, will be the
principal speaker At the conference,
and addresses on technical subjects
will be given by the principal of one
Of the great nigh schools of the
country. The tiele Of educational
interest covered by the conference
will be broad enough to Interest every
high school teacher, principal or
superintendent In Kansas. 1t Will be
general conference with emphasis
lald on the definition OF the units in
high school work and the correlation
OF the vocational subjects with the
sciences and languages. For the
entertainment Of the visitors, the
annual high school basketball tourns-
ment has bsen arranged TO take place
at the time Of the conference, Prof
W. ii. Johnson, the high school
tor, is busy making the arrange
ments for this coming session, aud
answering the inquiries from teachers
who are already making plans to
attend
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-11-26

Clair Turner came down from
Emporia Wednesday to eat turkey at
home. 1t is very doubtful about him
being able for duty next week.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-11-26
A. J. RICKART,
Live Stock Correspondent

We are in receipt Of a letter from
Arthur Patton, former Chanute
boy, who is now farming ia Muntan' &.
Arthur seems to be well satisfied ano
who would not be. He says he raised
last year $500 bushels of wheat aud
oats 90 1so acres Of land, l2OIrrigated
II Neosho county farmer should
succeed in raising half that much on
a quarter be would swell up like a
lord. We are GLAD to hear ufArthuI's
success.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-11-26

The Neosho Valley bank solicits
your business. I
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-11-26
Market Report.

Kansas City Stock Yards, Nov. %. 1909.
Cattle supplies last week were OF
about the same volume as previous
week, although receipts on MOndai
were very light. Range cattle came
in freely, and railroads deliver these
cattle on the market when 1t suit
their convenience without regard to
special market days. Prices did not
make much net change during the
week, although the feeling was finn
all week on killing grades aud the
outlet good. St0ckeTs and feeders
sold higher first of the week but
closed very little different from close
Of previous week. The run today is
10000 head here, including 1000
calves, almost twice as many cattle
as were here a week ago, and the
liberal supply, together with eXees-
sive runs at other markets, uaturally
has TO sell little lower, steers
around 10 lower, she stuff 10 to Is
lower. The heavy run Of range
cattle now coming, and the desire of
parties in nearby territory TO dispose
OF rs many cattle as possible before
winter sets in, accounts for the
liberal supply today. Buyers com
plain Of lack of quality in cattle frl M
native territory, indicating anxiety
OF owners to unload hastily. Prime
fed steers have been an unknown
quantity here the past ten days, good
to choice fed steers selling at $6 25 TO
81 IS, some steers and heifers mixed
today at $685., fair to medium fed
steers So 90 to 5000, heavy fed cows
$4.0O TO S475, cows 1926 to AIS,
bulls $3.50 to 81 20, calves S4.O0 TO
$7.25, stock steers 800 to $500, feed
ers 1925 TO 1925. Que or two lots of
fancy Colorado stockers reached S. 25
lately and high bred heifer calve
Weighing around 300 pounds sell at
S4.25 to S5.25.
Hogs are coming sparingly, run
last week less than previous week,
although packers persist in predict
ing heavier run. The market has
had an upward tendency, although
moo without interruption, and the
$4,000 head mere today is selling TO
l0 lower, top $50, bulk $7.60 to SS. O5,
including all weights, those above
2sO pounds at 81. 80 and upwards. In
YeStment buying of provisions drop
ped of last week, and lack of this
drop partly accounts for whatever
weakness there is in hogs, With The
half-hearted support provisions are
now getting, and the probability Uf
Of fairly good runs of hogs this week ,
a moderate decline in prices should
not occasion surprise.
Sheep and lambs held about steady
last week, but The market is 10 lower
today, supply 10000 head, Range
shipments are falling off, and more
fed stuff is coming, top lambs today
ted westerns, at 81 40, and fed
vearllngs, II pounds, selling at 81 IS.
Wethers are worth up 80 $3.50, ewes
$500. Feeding stock is in demand
lambs worth 1925 to Sc 80, ano
breeding ewes always wanted at
prices up to s5 %.
A. J. RICKART,
Live Stock Correspondent
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-11-26
CONGRESSMAN BURNED.

Early Tuesday morning the
residence of congressman De-
Almond of the 9th congressional
district of Missouri at Butler, was
burned and the congressman and
his favorite grandson were burned
to death.
Mr.. DeArmond had been in
congress for IS years aHd was one
of the leading Democrats of that
body.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-11-26
CARLTON.


Mrs. Chambers left last Wednesday
for Lawrence where she will visit her
son and family for few weeks.
Hugh Jorden of Leanna, who l.
attending business college at lola,
spent Saturday and Sunday at Mr..
Chlcadobz's,
Mr.. Grant Midcap OF Colorado came
10 on the early morning train Monday
TO visit his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Midcap.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Knowles left
last Saturday for Newton, Kansas
where they will visit his sister, Mrs
Zenith Elliott, until after Thanks
giving.
Mrs. Mary Vanderveer and her sen,
James McCausland, left Sunday Tor
Kansas City where they will visit
their son and brother, Harve NC
Causland and family, for few days
When Mrs Vanderveer will go on to
Illinois to spend the winter with her
daughter, Mrs. Wade, and Mr.. Nc
Oausland will return home.
John McCOwan's son and family
moved on 20 the Ryling property
Wednesday.
Little Mildred Carpenter is still
quite sick but is mending slowly,
Mr.. Ogden went to Thayer THUS
day morning with a load of lumber
for Mr.. Post.
Rev. James Masters, wife and sister
from Indianapolis spent lastThursday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Ogden.
Mr.. Sheridan Starkey and wife Of
Kansas City, who haVe been visiting
over near Villas, came Thursday to
visit his father, J. W. Starfey and
wife, for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stauffer of Chanute
spent Friday with their uncle, j. d.
Ogden and wife, also their cousins
Mr.. and Mas. Chas. Knowles.
Misses Nellie Gaughan and Ellen
Daley took the morning train SatuT-
day for lndepende to spend the
DAY with Mrs. Ernest Moore, who Is
quite sick at the hospital.
Miss Hattie Clemens, who has been
visiting Mrs. Umharger for some
time, returned to her home at Prince-
ton last Saturday. She was accom-
panied by her cousin, Mrs. Harry
Umbarger and little daughter.
]. W. Newland of Kansas City came
down Sunday afternoon to ylsit his
children and transact business
matters.
Misses Julia and Charlotte Gaughan
spent Saturday and Sunday with
home folks
Miss Ellen Daley returned to
Nowata Sunday after short visit
with home folks.
Rev. Wilson was called to Crelgh-
ton, Mo-, Monday on account Of the
serious illness of his mother.
The Neosho Valley bank solicits
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-11-26
Plymouth Rock Chickens.

l have 200 high bred Plymouth Rec k
chickens for sale vt my farm, four
miles north of Chauute. They are
fine specimens and we'll bred. 1 am
goIag to quit the farm and want 10
dispose of them.-Theo. SchmItZ.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-11-26

That Kentuckey doctor, who is
out with a statement that the whole
world i. going crazy, is probably
b coming a little daffy himself.
His dealings are chiefly with the
insane and he seems to think they
are the whole world.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-11-26
The W. K. c. Convention

The convention OF the W. r. Q, for
the 3rd District was held in Chanute
asst Friday, as was noted In last
weeks Times A goodly number of
delegates, including the state and
district officers, were present.
Those present were highly enter
tanned by literary program and
supper was served in the dining room
of the hail. Commander Rickel and
Mayor Abbott made short talks TO
the ladies'. Mrs. Ella Howe Of Parsons
was elected president, Mrs. Ida
Adams OF Pittsburg, vice president;
Mrs. Sarah Jacobs OF Galena, chaplain;
Mrs. Rosa Rugg of Parsons, secretary;
Mrs. Hendley of Baxter Springs,
treasurer; Mrs. Agnes Dletz, press
secretary. Columbus was selected for
the next meeting place.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-11-26

In the great university game
Thursday at Kansas City, the
Missouri boys beat Kansas by a
score of IL to 6. That is only
about 4 times out of 20 games.
Kansas boys were too confident
The defeat will do them good.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-11-26

We are one day late this week on
account of Thanksgiving. The
printers had TO stop aud eat turkey.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-11-26

The Neosho Valley State bank is
doing business on the old corner.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-14

Tomlinson, which you sent me as first
prize in \the limerick contest, and L
am more than pleased with it. I have
not read all of it yet, but enough to
be sure that [ shall like it and 1 think
it very pretty book.
Thanking you again for your kind
ness, am your niece,
MARGUERITE DUST.
Downey.
Dear Aunt Laurie:
I have received my book and think
it very nice. 1 have finished it and
MARY HORTON.
Downey.
Dear Aunt Laurie:
I was very much surprised to see
that L had won first prize and I am
very much obliged to you. 1 hope all
the other girls and boys are as pleased
when they get 81 or a book. Your low
ing. DOSOTHY BAAS.
1905 New Hampshire street. Washing
ton street school grade B5.
Dear Aunt Laurie:
1 thank you very much for "The
Story Of Two Boys" Mamma is read
ing it to me and I like it very much.
WINFIELD S. UPSON.
Ocean Park.
Dear Aunt Laurie:
received the book you sent me.
''The Cruise of the Phoebe" by James
Otis, yesterday, and I think you very
much for it. I have not had time to
read it, as I have been busy studying,
but 1 have looked at the pictures and
am sure I will enjoy it. I am as ever
your loving niece,
VELORA PELTIER.
Montecito.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-14
a BARN THEATER FOR
THE BOYS AND GIRLS

HN HERE are times when every boy
and girl wants to act" There
are boys and girls who write
clever plays, both emotional and hui
morous, and there should be some way
in which these plays might be put upon
the stage by those who write them.
But in the modern home there Is never
space for a temporary stage, and the
boys and girls have to resort to putting
on their plays in some barn, where
there is neither comfort nor con-
venience.
But a barn may make a pretty good
theater if prepared for such. And even
an old lumber room in the attic, if of
good proportions, may be utilized for
such purpose to good advantage. If a
barn is to he had, the first thing in
order is to make it comfortable for the
audience. Scatter soft straw over the
floor that the peoples feet may keep
warm. If old strips of carpet and rugs
can be got they will add greatly to the
warmth of the floor If spread over the
straw in front of the seats The small
folding chairs that are to be rented so
reasonably afford good seating and can
be removed after the entertainment
Next the lighting must be considered.
for with straw about on the floor so
plentifully the possibility of fire must
be carefully avoided. Lanterns are ex-
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-14

border is painted to represent an out
door scene; water colors, with plenty of
heavy white dashes, should be used.
Oils lose their luster when put on paste
board
The drop curtain may be made of any
cloth available, preferably figured or
bright-colored stuff. The dressing rooms
and stage may be warmed by a coal Gil
stove, if there is some grownup to
watch over it, for under no circum-
stances should children be allowed TO
handle lights or fire without some older
head in charge.
If the little company producing the
plays desires to make some money
through it's theatrical efforts a small
admission fee might be charged at the
door, say cents for adults and cents
for children. With these funds the
stage equipments and the rented chairs
could easily be paid for. Or, in the case
of the parents donating the stage ac-
cessories and the seating, the admission
money might be used toward some
charity or a childrens public library.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-14

good, or a. garden with hills and houses
in the distance will add to the stage
effect. The wings" may represent tall
trees with flowers and rocks at their
Dase. And, of course, there must be an
interior setting. For that plain walls
may be covered by sheets hung smooth
ly to form tinted plastering, with the
suggestion Of a window here and there
made by draping window curtains on
the wall. If pictures are desired they
may be made of pasteboard and pinned
to the cloth-draped walls. A large sheet
OF pasteboard Will answer admirably
Tor a painting. A four-inch border is
marked off all round and either gilded
or painted with some dark eolorNto re-
semble wood. The space inside the
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-14
JUNIORS SUBMIT PICTURES

There are so many excellent drawings
submitted to this department every
week that it is impossible to print al!
of them, or even one-quarter; so the
four that seem to illustrate the subject
with best general effect are published.
This week the pictures of more than
usual merit were received from the
following Juniors: Ruth Head, 800 Or
ange avenue. Long Beach; Celeste
Benton, sol West Thirty-second street;
Josephine Des Movers, 1851 South
Flower street; David Baillie, jr., 134
West Thirty-sixth street; Charles
Clark, 9O8 West Third street; Jessie
Francis ClaudinO, 1922 West Ninth
street; Vesta Clark, 903 West Third
street; Ola Hall, Baldwin Park; Fran
ces Rose, 1884 East Thirty-eighth street;
Carl Robinson, Moorpark; Mabel Wing,
1887 Council street.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-14
CONTEST FOR YOUNG ARTISTS

Boys and girls of public school age all invited compete
tor prize OF O be given for the best pen and ink drawing
strictly original illustrating the phrase THE New Fairy Tales
All work submitted for this be drawn let
black drawing ink smooth white Bristol Sketches must
be 5 inches and the picture include least figures
Pictures tor this contest must be accompanied by name
dress and grade Of school M any OF the artist re-
ceived at this office later than Saturday afternoon Feb
ruary TO-
No drawings will be returned.
Address all drawings Aunt Laurie Sunday Herald Junior
fhe Herald. Los Angeles Cal.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-14

cellent for the barn theater They
should be hung about the side walls
and placed in front of the stage as foot
lights. Open lamps or candles should
never be used in the temporary barn
theater.
And now comes the erection Of the
stage. 1t should be built of the
smoothest boards to be found in the
lumber pile. Erect it about two feet
above the level of the floor Make it
about twelve. feet long Gf space per-
mits) and eight or ten feet deep A
>piece Of scenery should form the back
of the stage, while wings" should be
placed at the sides to hide the exits
which lead to the dressing rooms. The
scenery may be made by passing sheets
of old newspapers together and stretch
ing them over wooden frames. After
several layers of the papers have been
pasted together and have become dry
the boys and girls who have artistic
ability may paint the scenery upon
them. A woodland scene is always
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-14
THE UNFINISHED STORY
tcontinnsd fren Paee sevenl

Continued from PAGE Seven)
on Christmas, and that is when Christ
was BORN
The river knew then that the sack
that the funny old man had on his back
was filled with toys and the children
were asking for toys. II have had a
very interesting day" said the river.
ETHEL BARNES.
East Vernon school, BIT grade Age
IS years. 1177 East Fiftieth street.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-14
JUNIORS APPRECIATE
THE HERALD PRIZES

Dear Aunt Laurie:
| thank you ever so much for the
81 and I am sure will enjoy spending
it. l am sorry did not have time to
write sooner. I enjoy reading the
stories in The Herald and I probably
will try again some time. Affection
ately GLADYS GIRTON.
K. E. Q. No. |, Box Sc, Orange. --
Dear Aunt Laurie:
l have received the book, ''Four
Boys in the Land Of Cotton" by Z. 7.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-14
A CHILD'S THOUGHTS

My little thoughts go fitting round
As quick as hummIng birds;
IL cannot catch them, l have found,
To put them into words.
They fy about both far and near,
In such funny way;
1 want to write them down, but deari
don't know what to say.
-Woman's Home Companion.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-14
Rivals

Eleanor. aged four, was given pennies for
Sunday school. Upon her return from Sun
day school mamma discovered she still had
her pennies.
''Why did you not give Your pennies to the
keacher?" she was asked
Teacher said the money was for Jesus
and 1 thought I'd keep mine for gum
The January Delineator.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-05-17
LOGAN COUNTY HIGH
SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT

The Logan county high school viii
CLOSE lIs sixta year, Friday. May ct
Baccalaureate services were held NJ
the high school building Sunday May
l6 az 3 p m. Or Harry Omar Scott
preached the SERMON. The Senior
class win present its annual play
Tuesday May IS. The play. "a Rival
by Request" Will be given under the
direction OF Mrs r. Al, Ross.
On Wednesday evening, Principal
and Mrs Chas. II. Roberts will give
q reception TO the Senior class ct
their home. 52S North division. Com
mencement exercises win be held al
the high school building Thursday al
: p. m. The address 10 the graduates
VIII be delivered b5 Frank Greer
The alumni association viii hold a
business meeting at p. m. Friday
and al D. m. chancellor bradford.
OF Epworth University. viii deliver
an address 10 the members of the
alumni association and friends at the
high school IN The evening ban.
quet VIII Be given al the lone hotel,
The enrolment for the year reach
cd 4S3 There will be As graduates.
The graduate making the highest
average for the four years Is Ruth
cupham. May Buell. ranks second aud
benjamin West, third. These three
were chosen BY the faculty 10 deliver
oratlons on commencement day
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-05-17
GALA DAY At mAslow.

special 10 Daily Leader
Marlow okla, May ii- Saturday
WIS a great day Ii the history 0f ia
town ol NARROW A corner stone was
laid In a temple Of education. $4,000
school house In course OF construction
was dedicated 10 the cause OF oduea.
tioh by The impressive ceremony Of
1le Masonic order. The ceremony
was rendered By the local lodge as.
sisted by William NJ. Anderson, Of
Waurlka, as deputy grand master of
The state OF Oklahoma. The chief
uralion Of the occasion was mads rs
Mr. Womack. Of Duncan, who spoke
eloquenily Of the advantage 10 be
gained In many ways by the creation
Of such a building IN the town. There
were al least 5000 people in intend
anee The corner stone exercises
we're preceded by flag parade Of
the school Children. About 70O were
In the parade. Each scholar carried
an American flag, waving 4 In tlf
breeze Il was the common expires
sion ofthe people that Il was great
day and that at least one Of the
Rooseyaltan ideas was being literally
carrled out IN this part Of the United
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