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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-07-01
Home Talent Play is
Seasons Biggest Hit

One of, if not the best, home
talent play gwen in this city, was
presented at the opera house on
Friday and Saturday evening of
last week, under the direction of
Gilmor Brown, who is known far
and wide as one of the best and
most clever actors of the present
time, and had he had profession
al actors for his support, "Pyg-
maliop and Galatea' could not
have been better rendered.
The parts taken by our home
people could not have been better
selected and our young people
are certainly deserving OF much
credit. The appearance of Gil
NOR Brown is always treat to
the theatre going people of
Meade. The play was we'll at
tended both evenings and the
proceeds derived therefrom are
to be expended for some public
benefit.
The me m bers of the Arena
Club are deserving of much
credit for securing this splendid
attraction for Meade. Perhaps
in another year this can be made
an outdoor evept, as is the Gus
tom in many of the larger cities
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-07-01
Presbyterian

Our congregation voted on las
Sabbath to give the pastor three
weeks vacation after the first
Sunday in July. Preaching will
be resumed the first Sunday oi
August. 1t is important that
every member and friend Of our
congregation or of its Divine
Lord be present next Sunday
morning and evening for what
might in some degree be called a
closing service,
Evening subject; "Give to him
that asketh of thee" This will
include something on the Tramp
question.
The discussion on Sab bath
night of the practicability Of
national peace and disarmament,
more than fulfilled the highest
anticipations. Ably and help
fully did each speaker express
thoughts of highly religious and
patriotic import. All seemed to
agree that national sin has been
the cause of national strife and
that the cause must be subdued
before the effect can permanent
ly cease.
Such discussions have hitherto
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-07-01
Methodist

We listened to fine address
on last Sunday morning on the
subject "What America is doing
for the PHILIPPINES" by Mr.. Jose
h. Pereza native of that country.
Mr.. Perez has been in this coun-
try for two years and during
this time has been attending
Southwestern College. He is d
forceful speaker and has wide
knowledge of the country.
Our first opeu air service was
complete success the crowd
was estimated at from Us to 250
there we're several automobiles
and carriages around the outer.
edge and the people had the
pleasure of the service without
getting out of their auto. The
new seating was pronounced as
comfortable as any seats could
be.
We will continue to hold our
evening service in the open and
extend an invitation to all to at
tend these meetings and be COM
Portable while you worthip with
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-07-01

Specimens of wheat which are
being brought in to the Board of
Trade and grain Offices from ol-
er the county, show what many
farmers call black rust.
1t is not rust, but an entirely
new disease in the wheat. The
specimens of wheat affected in
this way we're sent to the State
Agricultul al college.
According to L. E. Melchers,
plant pathologist at the college
at the college. it is caused by a
fungus, aud is known as the
1 "bIack chaff.
The plumes and boards Of af.
fected heads are so highly tinged
with brown and black that from
distance many fields look as if
they had been scorched by fire.
What the result will be from
the attack on the Kansas wheat
crop will depend upon the wealth
er conditions the next six days.
Low spots in the fields have been
the centers of infection in most
instances and wheat fields on the
lowlands are apparently the first
to be attacked.
In connection with this "black
chaff" disease, another plant dis
ease com monty known as white
scab, is beginning to appear.
This can be told by a more or
less pink-colored fungus mold
growing from the chaff.
The weather conditions this
season have been most favorable
for the development and spread
of these diseases, states Profess
sor Melchers, aud unless the
rain ceases and sufficient sun
and wind dry off the wheat fields
within the next few days, the
damage from the combined at
tack of these diseases may be
serious in many fields, Espec-
tally are those wheat fields in
danger which are badly lodged.
The plants do not dry Oft and
this makes it possible for these
diseases to spread rapidly.
There is nothing that can be
done to prevent these pests this
season, and the damage which
will result depends a great deal
upon climatic conditions. 1t is
highly desirable that the seed
for the next year DE selected and
threshed from fields which are
free from all signs of disease.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-07-01

Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. WalmSley
and Miss Harriet u. Andrews;
who were walking from Kansas
City to California, and whe were
camped at the County Club
Lake for more than two weeks,
again resumed their journey
the first of the week. The party
made many friends while here
and will be remembered kindly
by our people.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-07-01

Word reached Meade Wednes'
day morning that Mrs. Jennie
w. Hamilton had died at Mercy
Hospital, Chicago. June 29th at
4:30 p. m. Interment will be
made at Jerseyville, Illinois.
Mrs. Hamilton's health had
been failing for some months and
a few weeks ago she was taken
to Chicago, with the hope that
she might recover, but such was
not to be.
Mr.. Ha milton left on the first
train. Mrs. Hanilton was well
known in Meade and the-news of
her death was received with
much regret. Further particu'
laas will be published later.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-07-01
Dodge City Boosters
Advertise Big Races

Sixteen auto loads of Dodge
City Boosters. including the
Dodge City band, invaded our
city last Thursday evening
about eight O'Clock, taking our
people completely by surprise.
They treated us to 6rst class
band concert by a first class
band, as a peace.offering, and
then, in a few words the Rev.
Father Hanley stated their mis-
sion here. 1t was to invite the
people of Meade to attend the
Second Annual 300-mile Motor
cycle Race, for the Champion
ship of the World to be held in
that city on the July 3rd. The
race will be run over the famous
2.mile track, considered the fin
est in the world.
Arrangements have been made
to take care OF the visitors and
no less than twenty thousand
are expected.
A large number of Meade
people are planning on attending
this attraction.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-07-01

The past week has been a hard
one on our old friend John Doe.
He was brought into Police
court Saturday and fined $l6.50
for being drunk. On Monday
his capital was again reduced to
the amount of $26.5O for shoot
ing craps on the sidewalk. On
Tuesday night, assisted by
Richard Roe and Robt. Hoe, he
burglarized Whites restaurant
at Fowler. He was caught at
Minneola and his companions at
Bloom the next day, On Thurs.
day they pleaded guilty and
waived preliminary examination
before Judge Sourbeer and the
three were held on the charge oi
burglary, and in default of bal
are confined in Jail.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-07-01

Mrs. James Graham died al
her home in Plains Kansas, June
23rd 1915. Mrs. Graham was a
Pioneer in the county and was a
woman we'll liked and highly re-
spected by all who knew her,
devoted to her family and loyal
to her friends.
Miss Amanda Ferguson was
born in Butler County, Kentuck'
ey, Septem Der 10th, 1945. Was
married to James Graham Oct
ober goth. 1866. She 10 survived
by her husband and eight child
ren, ALL of whom are living: B.
C. Graham, Mrs. Alice A Par
sons, ]. M. Graham, and r. L.
Graham, of Plains, Kansas,
Mrs. Lotta Stubblefeld of Col.
orado Springs, Mrs. Lura B. Sui
Ivan, of Bisbee Arizona, Mrs
Stella B. Evans, of Wichita, and
Fred. S. Graham, of Plains.
The family left Kentucky in
1884, first stopping at yelling
s.ton Kansas, arrived on their
homestead on March 18th 1885
in Meade county, aud haze lived
there from that time. ~
The remains we're brought to
Meade and the funeral was held
from the M. E. Church, conduct.
ed by Rev. S. M. Hunt, and inter
ment made in Graceland ceme-
tero.
"To close the eyes,
To yield the breath,
To change from earth to
Heaven,
This is not death.
Tis but the the transit
From world of care
Toone where joy awaits us
there,
Xxx
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-07-01
r. Dady,
Waukegan, Ills.

generally been conducted only
by the larger c. e. socIties of
our leading congregations in the
large cities, while IN some places
1t was deemed that the privilege
to speak on general questions
might be abused in ignorant
com muulties. But we knew our
com munity and also knew those
who were to speak and all who
listened obtained clearer and
more Scriptural views of war and
of peace.
Any subject that concerns
humanity concerns the Christ
and therefore the way is open for
treatment of such themes in pull
pit, or by qualified laymen, or
when necessary by specialists
like Mr.. Burr and Mr.. Walmsley
and our place of worship may
soon be known as The Peoples
Church as truly as it is already
spoken of as "The Young Peo-
pies Church.
]. M, Macarthur.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-07-01
A Light Meeting

The Meade Light & Power
Co. requests all the citizens of
Meade to meet them at Phelps
Opera House Friday July 2nd,
at 8 p. m. for the purpose of dis.
cussing the proposition of the
City taking over the Light Plant
and giving the City an up-to-date
service night and day. Every
body come and help boost our
city. Nothing but a front seat
will satisfy our people.
MEADE LIGHT & Power Co.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-07-01

Geo. Pillsberry of Englewood
was in Meade to-day.
DR.. Arch. G. Fee was up from
Liberal over Sunday.
Miss Hope Osgood returned
to Wichita the first of the week
Mrs. L. N. Braden went to
Kansas City the fore part of the
week.
w. p. Bunyan, of Kansas City
was in the city the first of the
week.
NJ. A. Eyans has sold his oil
business to G. E. Friesen who
took possession July 1st..
Mrs. Harry Parks and little
son left Monday for their home
in Kingman, Arizona. Mrs.
John Parks accompanied them
as far as Dodge City.
Mrs. Roy Twist returned last
week from Ellinwood, where she
visited with her sister, Mrs.
Frank Stlvers. Little Miss
Francis Stivers accompanied her
home.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-07-01

to the farmers of Meade Center
Township the Statutes of the
State of Kansas require the
Township Trustee to have all
weeds cut on Public highways.
| hereby request each farmer to
nov weeds on Public roads
along their respective farms.
H. N. Holdeman,
Township Trustee.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-07-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Wheeler, of
Newark, Ohio arrived IN Meade
last week and will make an ex-
tended stay with Mrs. Wheeler's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Frame.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-07-01

A happy group of young peo'
pie assem- bled in the parlors oi
the Finkle home on Saturday
June % at ? O'Clock when Mr..
Robert c. Curtis was united in
marriage with Miss Ethel L.
Adams by Rev. J. NJ Macarthur.
They were accompanied by
Miss Edna Curtis and Robert
H. Cash and we're all from Plains.
The brides gown was of blue
messaline and Miss Curtis wore
one of white messaline.
This young couple come from
good homes and having intelli-
gence, thrift, attractIveness and
loyol spirit will undoubtedly have
now happy home of their own.
]. NJ. NJ.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-07-01

The Cooperative Elevator &
Supply Co. are building new
Groom Office so as to have more
room for the fast increasing
business. P. ]. Lee the con-
tractor and builder is doing the
work.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-07-01
For Sale

lam the owner of the follow-
ing described land in Meade
county.
50 Section 3, Township 81, Range %.
NwK Section Is, Tow nshlp 81, Range -.
NE1I Section 10, Township 81, Range ~.
sw,l seceon II, Township 81, Range ~.
SEA Section p, Township u, Rauvc %
NEg( Section 27, Township 30, Range 30.
50 Section %, Township %. south Range
%, Gray county.
lexpect to be in Meade county
the fore part of July and want to
sell any or all of 1T, on terms to
suit purchaser. What is not
sold / want to rent to reliable
tenants. Reference Louis Boeh-
Ter, Meade.
X. Dady,
Waukegan, Ills.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-07-01

]. P. Kelley and family have
returned from California, where
they attended the Panama-Pa-
cific Exposition.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-07-01
Married

Mr.. Floyd E, Barger of Satan.
ia and Miss Violet Mendenhall,
of Fowler were united IN mar
rage on Saturday, June Goth by
Probate Judge Marrs.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-07-01

Mr.. Samuel S. Gregory, of
Plains and Miss Maugerite
Pearl Troehmel. of Kingsdown
we're married by Rev. Z. ]. Spiers
at the Baptist Parsonage Tues
day, June 29th.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-07-01

Ernest M. Wallace and Miss
Mary'B, Manley, both OF Fowler,
were married by Judge Marrs
Saturday, June 10Th.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-07-01
Baptist

The workers we asked for
some time ago have responded
freely and the work goes grand
ly on. Our Sunday School hav-
ing fine increase over year
ago.
At the close of the morning
service we shall observe the
Lords Supper and it is hoped
all mem bers of the church, with
in reach, will be present.
The subject for our evening
sermon will be Liberty"
You are a stranger with us
but once. We cordially invite
all not attending elsewhere, to
meet with us.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-07-01

Doc Anshutz and family were
up from the Clmarron Wednes
day.
Ben Marshall left for Kansas
City Monday, where he goes to
buy goods.
Francis Backe went TO Nc
Pherson Sunday to be absent
several days.
Mrs. H. e. Hoon, accompanied
by her son, Evan, left Wednes-
day for Riverton, Iowa, in re-
spense to a message stating that
her father was not expected to
live.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-07-01

There will be preaching at
Missler on Sunday at 800 p. m.
S. NJ. II.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-04-22
MISS sHOTwELL HoNoRED.

thlCnfnOIlu iul6bUuftdH-l
Miss Helen Shotwell. daughter of
Dir. and Mrs. G. b. Shotwell Of this
city, has been elected first assistant
of piano under Prof. Guerne at Har-
din College and Conservatory Of
Music. Miss Shotwell graduated from
the conservatory of music at Hardin
last year and in June finishes the
normal course in piano at the Amer
ican Conservatory of Music in Chi
cago. She has already signed the
contract for next year with the Har-
din College trustees and begins her
work with that institution next Sep
tember.
Miss Shotwell is a pianist of more
than ordinary ability and her being
called to teach at her Alma Mater SO
soon after graduation shows the sup
eriority and excellent quality Of her
talents.
She is one of Richmond's~most de-
lightful and charming young ladies
and She heartily merits the happy
congratulations she is receiving from
her host Of friends who recognize that
she is the recipient of an honor well
I
placed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-04-22
MccUNE WILL FILED.

The will Of the late James G. Nc
Cune, who died at Vandalia, recently,
has been filed in the Probate Court.
The will disposes of about 100000
worth Of property. Mrs. McCune and
William Daniel are named as execu-
tors and Mrs. McCune is given the
home and 100000 in money or accept
able notes. The remainder Of the es-
tate is left to Mr.. McCune's children,
two twin daughters, years old. Vir-
ginia is given 523 acres Of land and
Katherine 400 acre and fund Of
$4,000 for each of them is provided
This money is to be placed in the St
Louis Union Trust Co., and remain
there until the girls are forty-five
years old. They viii be given the in
come annually, however, The re-
mainder of the real estate and per-
sonal property is left in charge Of
William Daniel who is to act as cur
atcr for the daughters until they arc
rs years old.
Before his death Mr.. McCune pro-
vided fund Of $4,700 for the Presby-
terian church at vandalia and one oi
$500 for Mt. Aire church, where he
attended in his boyhood.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-04-22

Saturday night, April II, "The M
E. Dramtic Club of Rush Hill stag
ed the beautiful drama, 'Out in the
Streets" 1t was surely a great sue
cess in every way. Many said that II
could not have been presented any
better, and that each character seem
ed just suited to his or her part
The audience was interested all the
time and gave appreciative APPLAUSE
each time the curtain was drawn.
The audience was alternately moved
to tears and then to laughter.
Every character did himself great
credit and deserves special mention.
And here's hoping that the same
"Club" will decide to stage another
play in the near future. The writer
predicts the best Of success If they
do. Xxx
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-04-22
READY TO INSTALL GOLF
LINKS WITHIN SHORT TIME

II sufficient members can be secur-
ed for $40 year to justify the expen-
diture Col. E. Y. Burton, Of the Mis-
souri, Military Academy, is ready to
start the installation of a golf links
in connection with the school property
at once. The number Of members
needed should not be less than 40,
Men and women are expected to join
and will be given all of the privileges.
For the $40 membership fee you
will be entitled to the use Of the golf
links, two tennis courts and the nata-
torium and shower baths. The equip
ment, in every instance, will be the
very best.
Col. Burton said he would install
the links as soon as sufficient names
were secured to justify the expense
He is very anxious to have the course
in before commencement if possible.
Some of the local golf enthusiasts will
likely circulate a membership list
within few days and hurry the mat
ter up.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-04-22
SURPRISE FAMILY REUNION
Children Surprised Mrs. Harriet Nc
Cune at Auxyasse, Sunday.

Mrs. Harriet McCune's 18th birth
day was happily remembered at her
home in Auxvasse, Sunday, April
18th. The celebration, which was a
surprise to Mrs. McCune, was fam
lily reunion and the children brought
their well filled baskets with them.
Those present were; THONGS Nc
Cune, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Sharp, Mr..
and Mrs. Sam Sharp and Mr.. and
Mrs. I. A. Threlkeld, all Of Mexico;
Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Mccune and fam
lily, Auxvassc.
Mrs, Harriet McCunc was the six
tn daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Hail. She was born and reared near
Carlisle, Kentucky and when eight
cen years old on Sept. rs, 1858, was
married TO Samuel W. MeCuDc, Of
near Carlisle. A few days later she
and her husband in company with her
fathers family moved to Missouri
and settled southwest Of Mexico.
They later moved southwest Of
Stephens Store, where they lived until
after the war, when they exchanged
that farm for place northwest of
Kuxvasse now owned by Samuel
Martin. Following the death Of her
husband, Mrs. McCune lived in Kan
sas City for a number of years but
the last twenty years have been spent
in Auxvasse. Mrs. McCune has three
sisters and one brother living as fol-
lows: Mrs. B. F. Adair, Carlisle, Ky.;
Mrs. Robert Glenn, Columbia; Mrs.
Sisera Threlkeld, Fulton and Robert
Hall, Columbia.
She has been faithful worker in
Che Auxvasse Christian church for
many years and is beautiful Chris
tan character. May she live to en-
joy many more happy birthdays is
the wish Of her large number Of
friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-04-22
MRS. KEMP GETS $4,000.

Auxvasse, Mo.b April 2Ot-At a
family reunion at her home here Mon.
day, Mrs. Lincoln McCubbin made
gifts to exceed 100000. To each Of
% grandchildren she gave $500, ant
to her eight daughters and sons
$4,000 each.
Her daughters are Mrs. Roberi
Shelton, Butler, Mo-; Mrs. Alice Moul
thrope, aKnsas City; Mrs. Johr
Kemp, Mexico, Mo-; Mrs. Jennie Nc.
Murtry and Mrs. William Sholl, Aux
vase; sons, John, of Laddonia; Jos.
eph, of Auxvasse, and Charles, oi
Webb City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-04-22
BULGARIA IHREGULARS
AGAIN INVADE SERVIA
According to Reports From Rome
Austris Is Sending Soldiers and
Fortifying Intrenchments
THE WAR REPORTS ARE BRIEF
Only Isolated Artillery engagements
In Both Sections-No Change
In General Situation.

London, April 2i.-'It is semi-ofIi-
clalIy announced Reuters Nish cor
respondent says, shat two fresh in.
roads into servian territory have
bgen made by irregular bands u Bull
garians.p
Rome, April H. lvia parisl Z Re-
ports received here from Austria say
the dual monarchy is hurriedly gath
ering troops on the Italian frontier 10
face a possible invasion by italian
soldiers.
A large contingent Of Austrian
troops, the reports say. have been
quartered at Monfalcone, Ronchi and
Sagrado. The Austrians also are
said to have strongly fortified the
whole line of the Isonzo River with
entertainments. behind which batter
les already are in position.
Vienna, April p (via London) -.
The official statement issued by the
Austrian war department said;
There has been no change in the
general situation. Along the entire
front only isolated artillery engage
ments have taken place.
All other reports were Of the same
nature.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-04-22
MCMILLAN ALUMNI BANQUET
WILL Be At HARDIN GYM
Meeting of Mexico Members at the
High School. Tuesday Evening,
Named May 10th.
LARGE ArrENDANcE ExpEcTED
More Out-Of-Town Members Than
Usual Are Expected For The
Occasion This Year.

The annual banquet of the Mexico
High School Alumni Association will
be held on the evening, of May goth in
the Hardin College Gymnasium. This
was decided on at a meeting Of tiss
alumni at the Mcmillan High School,
Tuesday evening.
Miss Anne Lewis, president Of the
association, named the following com
mittees to arrange for the banquet:
program, Louis Barth, chairman, Mrs,
A. G. White, Marie Rose, Lena John
son, Elizabeth Gill and c. A. Barnes;
seating and decorations, Turner Will
liams, chairman, Ethel Thornburg,
Leopold Barth, Margaret Cave and
Leila Winans; menu, Mrs. Sam Sharp,
chairman, Mrs. Bradford Sappington
and Archie Cook; nomipating, Nate
Phillip, chairman. Fl noes Mason
Mabel ThreIkeld; mott, cation, Mrs.
Paul St. vrain, chairman, Camilla
Garrett, Mrs. Dick Carter. Evelyn
Bates.
The banquet Of the alumni, this
year, promises to be larger than ever
as more of the out-of-town alumni
viii be here for this occasion. The
program committee met Wednesday
afternoon for the first time to consi-
der who shall be the speakers of the
evening. 1t is quite likely the ma
jority will be alumni Of the high
school, many of whom have gained
prominent positions in various parts
Of the country.
The Hardin gymnasium will be an
ideal place for the banquet owing to
its size and there will be room for
more than ever before. Like last
year there probably will be only al
umhi allowed at the banquet and
prospects are bright for at least four
hundred attending. The committees
will start to work at once so that all
arrangements will be completed by
the date set. As usual the graduat-
ing class at Mcmillan will be the
guests Of the alumni.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-04-22
X. P.'s TO wELLsvILLE.

A large number Of Mexico Knights
Pythias left here in automobiles about
6 o'clock Tuesday evening for Wells
vile where they will attend an1initia-
ton in the evening. They took sup
per upon their arrival.
Among those in the party were;
J. G. King, 7. L. Marshall, John Mar
shall, w. S. ElIar, G. A. Barnes, 7. ],
Hoxsey, Ben Haskell, G. P. Malone,
G. H. Hamilton, D. c. Haskell, James
Haskell, W. j. Sannebeck, James
Lowery, Tom Kelso, Sam Duncan. E.
L. Cass, E. L. Johnson, VIM. Locke,
y. W, PIunkett, J. R. Bellamy, Fred
Kent, George Hatcher, vergil Pearl
Arthur Holmes.