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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-06-06

Smoked meats at Bakers. Adv.
Money to loan. See E. D. Wheeler.
Diamonds, watches and jewelry at
A. S. Triggers. Adv. Aft.
Watch for the eclipse of the sun
next Saturday. If clear day it will
be visible but only partial here while
farther south it will be total
County Attorney Parsons was one
from here that went up to assist in
recovering the body of John Walz and
staid with the searching parties un-
til the body was found.
Mr.. and Mrs. Osborne Kirby and
children came up from Miltonvale to
attend the wedding of Mrs. Kirby's
sister at the Gorrell home last Sun
day.
The total rainfall for the month of
May was 4.43 inches. Most of this
fell in the last ten days of the month
and has already made great improve
ment in our crop prospects.
Mrs. John Gunckel received word
the first of the week of the safe ar
rival of her husband in France. His
Wa-Keeney friends wish him the best
OF good luck
Miss Bernice Mattingly returned
last week from Christ's- hospital at
Topeka where she underwent an opers
alton very successfully for. appendi-
citis. She is making nice recovery
ard feels much improved in health.
Forrest Carpenter, who is located
at Camp Keatney, Calf, with an
ammunition supply company, is Wis
iting at the home of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. B. Carpenter, northeast
of town. Forrest is in the same COM
pany with Leo Myerly. He is looking
good and likes his work
Last Saturday night quite a crowd
of citizens went to the train to see
the following Trego county boys off
20 FIT Logan, Colo, where they will
entrain for Uncle Sans war service.
Oliver 1nloes and Henry Lacerte, of
Collyer, Bert Greenwood, Rem Hin
shaw and Emil Ubelaker, of Wa
Keeney and C. Foster, of Ogallah.
Hinshaw and Greenwood being mem
bers of the Z. S. G. were each re-
membered by nice wrist watch from
the members of the Guard. They are
fine bunch of boys and seemed in
! good spirits and they all have the
best of wishes from Trego hoping
they will all come back again victor
| ious and safe
| Last Saturday a son was born to
Mr.. and Mrs w. II. Loe, southeast Of
town, also . daughter at the home OF
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Reddig. DR.
Haughey the attending physician re
ports al to be doing well.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-06-06

For Stakeholder box. Inquire at
tins office Adv. Is.
w. l.. Olson, of the Russell Re
former, spent Sunday in the city.
Small house for rent in the west
part of town. F. B. Walker. Adv.14-3.
We are sorry to note that Jake
Lloyd is in very poor health with
Brights disease.
For Sale-Black Amber cane seed
at $500 per bushel at Farmers
Elevator. Adv. Is.
Attend CARON'S Closing Out Sale,
at Wa-Keeney, you will find many
wonderful bargains. Adv
Harry Thomas and son were down
from Collyer last Wednesday. His son
was one of the forty-four boys that
registered for service
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Hickman are
the proud parents of bran new boy,
born Wednesday, May 20, 1918. Moth
e. and son doing fire.
Tim Rhoades, who has been on the
sick list, is able to be up and around
again. He lost thirty-four pounds
during his sick spell.
Word was received from Lieutenant
Kelly "some where in France" this
week He states that he is an instruc-
tor and is giving lectures daily on
hand grenade throwing, etc
Rev. Oliver, of Wisely, Kansas, was
in the city Wednesday attending to
business matters. He owns several
pieces of Trego county dirt, and would
buy several quarters if priced right
Last Wednesday was registration
day for all young men of Trego
county who have attained the age of
Fl years since June 5, 1917. Forty
four is the number registered at the
county clerks office.
On Friday afternoon, May 9th, the
W. F. M. S. of the M E. church will
meet at the home of Mrs. Long and
will serve their quarterly ten cent
tea to which all are cordially invited
The dues will be paid and mite boxes
opened at this meeting.
W. A. Eppler was up from Ellis
Tuesday attending to business inter
ests- He made this Office a call and
informed us that his son, Preston
was in France, and his son, Archie
has lucrative position with Empire
Oil and Gas Company, of Wichita.
J. F. Gunckel is the sole owner and
proprietor of the Rummage Auction
store situated one door south of the
post Office, having purchased it from
W. A. Eppler. Mr. G. invites you tt
call when in need of ANYTHING in his
line, or if you have anything to sell IN
the way Of second hand goods givs
him CALL
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-06-06

For Sale-Typewritter. Can he seen
at World office. Adv. II st.
CASH PAID FOR OLD IRON.
RAY ]. SHAW. Pickering's Garage.
For Sale-One Deering header IL
feet. G. Klenk, 9 miles north of Wa
Keeney. Adv. Ia.
Day CIPHER received letter from
his son, Ralph, "some where in
France" the first of the week.
DR.. F. S. Blaney, of Abilene is an
old time friend of the Niesley family
and visited at their home on Decor
alton Day.
The annual Children's Day services
will be observed at the Presbyterian
Church, Sunday, June 9th. All are
invited to attend this service.
John Goble accompanied by his
Decoration to look after the grave of
their father who is buried there.
George and Myron Niesley who are
attending college at Emporia, came
home Wednesday night. George went
to Kansas City on the way home and
joined the navy. He will be called
the last of next week.
Mrs. Vance D. Kirby received word
from her husband Monday, that he
arrived safe cover there" and we re-
jcice with her over the good news and
wish Mr.. Kirby the best of good luck
and a safe return home.
You can make plenty of money by
attending CARON'S Closing Out sale
now in progress at Wa-Keeney, Kan
sas. Caron's Ladies Outfitters, at Wa
Keeney, offer you the right style ideas
in coats, suits and dresses that grow
in favor every season. Adv.
Last Monday A. J. Ellermeyer COM
menced work on the foundation for
an addition of 50x6O feet to the
Harry Reichard garage. 1t will be of
cement blocks and when completed
will be one of the largest garages in
town-50x11O feet.
r. H. Hobbs, manager of the Wa
| Keeney Clothing Company is selling
out the stocks of gents furnishings
| and expects to go to California later
on where he will engage in the cloth
| ing business. Mr.. Hobbs has made
many friends in Wa-Keeney who re-
gret seeing him leave.
l. c. Gleason was offered the man.
agement of the Farmers Union Store
at Ellis this week at an attractive
salary but the board of directors de-
cided that his services were too val
liable here to be dispensed with sc
raised his salary and Mr. Gleason vii
retain his place His friends are al
mighty glad that he has consented h
stay.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-06-06
FOR SALE

$50 acre Trego county farm for
quick sale at $500 per acre Reason
for selling at that price, expect to
leave the state. IF interested write
for particulars to Fred Zahn, Ellis,
Xans. Adv. 10.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-26
Subscribe tO
 the Red Cross War Fund
Help the Warren District cO
 Over the I Op

YOUR Red Cross is an aIl-Amercan, largely volunteer organization, authorized by Congress, headed by President Wilson, audited by the War Department en- thusiastcally approved by your Army your Navy and your Allies. al-5@4 The work covers both military and civilian relief in every war-tom Allied country and full reports of all expenditures are continually being published, or are available through the Chapters.
 It stands beside our boys in training here lover there"
 It watches beside the pillows of batdebroken and
 offers rest and sympathy to war-tom fighters brief
 respite from the front
 It carries food and clothing 10 hun8ered mothers and
 little ones in ruined villages.
 helps rebuild the scattered pile of brick and stone they called Home
 It brings back to the hopeless mothers arms her long lost child
 It helps care for the orphans of the who died that
 civilization might live
 It helps for the thousands that have fallen prey to
 dread tuberculosis
 noby represents deeds of mercy, relief, and eStOra-
 ton the than twenty million members that have
 made its great work possible W You Do Yo Share Keep This Hand O Mercy a Its WOrk? the War Fund relief ad such Halifax Guatemala the War Fund has made available relief $ o2 Onu d This Space Periodically Contributed by rizona Copper C.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-15
FULTON-WILLARD
MATCH IN MAKING

Kansas City. March 14.-Colonel J.
c. Miller. oil magnate Of Oklahoma,
with whom Jess Willard, champion
heavyweight last Monday signed =
contract to defend his title on July
4, next. and Mike Collins. manager Of
Fred Fulton, heavyweight of Roch-
ester. Mimi. we're to meet here to-
day to confer on terms for fight be.
tween the two pugilists.
In view of Fulton's frequent chal-
lenges Of the champion, sporting au.
thoriies here asserted that the chief
obstacle to an agreement probably
would develop over division Of the
purse Representatives Of Fulton ars
reported as saying that he would
meet Willard on one-third basis but
agents of Colonel Miller indicated that
the Rochester man would be expected
to accept smaller portion of the
prize money.
Several places have been mentioned
for the contest.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-15
STOCK MARKET

New York, March 1.-THE morning
operations in the stock market TO-DAY
1 we're governed largely by the strenSsn
n coalers. Reading extended lbs al
rance to st points on heavy ansorp-
4 lion and Norfolk and Western CneeA
psak and Ohio. Baltimore & OHIO. and
LAhigh Valley rose 1 to points. "a
eifics, Atol1ison, st. Paul, Illinois Cen
hal, New York Central and ROCK -.
hnd embraced the other active ana
strong rails. Equipments and spectaE
Hes were featured by Bethlehem anu
lcfucible steels, American Can. Gener.
M Motors and Oils ut to y point
jeains, Liberty 94A's sold II T:4o 70
III. le. first fours at $3.50 to 1926 ana
econd at ss.os to $3.50.
Reading was the contributing featnte
Sf the opening Of today's stock mArKeL
advancing points in the nrst nGI
hcur. The balance Of tho list, nos2oy
keaIers, hardened appreciAoly undes
kfis movement. Union Pacific, betnae-
ZEN steel, General Electric and spec
elties including Corn Produces, In
3seed, American Can and Ena@elms
'5s1ined largo fractions. U. s. Steel soon
made up its slight setback and coppers
improved. Liberty Bonds wore lrreeu-
hr.
Te-cIose was nrm.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-15
KETONEN WINNER
IN DULUTH MATCH
CHICAGO GRAPPLER WANTS AN
OTHER MEETING WITH WREsT.
LER IN OrTUMWA SOON

Waino Ketonen, the middle weight
champion Of wrestling has won another
bout. Monday night at Duluth he top
pied a Minneapolis aspirSnt to mat
fame in short time. His opponent was
Joe Carr, known as the strong boy.
Ketonen has written The Courier
asking If there is u chance for another
match soon in Ottumwa. He said he
would like to wrestle again Ottumwa II
there is a good middle weight who
would care to tackle him.
The match with Carr Monday night
was not the. first bout between these
men According to his letter, ketonen
says that two years ago he had a match
with Carr that lasted four hours and
eight minutes and ended in draw. The
result Monday night was two falls FOR
Ketonen. the first in SO minutes with
half nelson and body scissors. Five
minutes sufficed to decide the second
fall.
Ketonen wres.led with Alex Bean
here recently. getting the match by for
felt after losing the first fall. An injury
TO Beans leg prevented his return to
the mat after less than twenty minutes
wrestling in tho second fall.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-15
GRAIN REVIEW

Chicago, March 14-Corn prices had
a downward tendency today. influenc-
ed more or less by uncertainty due to
meetings here to discuss enlarged facil-
tiles for hedging trades. Bears put
some stress also on the fact that prim
airy receipts confinued in excess Of last
year. After opening shade lower with
May $1.27h the market rallied trifle
and then sagged lower than before.
Oats receded on account Of commits
sion house selling due to rapid progress
Of seeding. All transactions, however
were in small lots. Opening prices
which varfed from unchanged figures
to Nc advance were followed by mod
crate general decline.
AS a result Of persistent commission
Rouse selling, associated more or less
with the embarsoes on east bound
shipments. May delivery fell to below
$1.27 for the first time in moro than a
week. Good progress was said to have
been made in formulating plans here
for betterment Of the grain trade. Corn
closed heavy, u to M@1c net lower
with March $1.27H and May $1.26A.
Strength Of hog quotations made
provisions ascend. Offerings wero read
lily absorbed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-15

Organize Home Defense Guards!
Teach them to accurately shoot.
Things That the Nimrods Want TO
Know
Question:
Is there any shooting coat especially
adapted to trapshooting; il so. whers
could I secure one for my own use: q
D. S. A., Des Moines, Iowa.
Answer:
There is shooting coat that has re-
celved universal endorsement. The
real requisite is to get the coat large
enough that it will in no way bind
across the shoulders. The type Of coat
should be governed by the season Of the
year you propose shooting. A loose
sweater iA worn by many.
Question:
where do the hest amateur trapshots
hail from. east or west Of the Mississ-
ippi river?
Alex McNulley, Denver, Colo.
There is very little. if any, distance
based upon a ten men estimate. Of the
ten high men from each section for
1917, the averages were exactly the
same. W. H. Heer. Guthrie, Okla. j. F.
Chatfield, Texarkana. Ark. F. M.
Los Angeles, Calf. Otis Evans, Los
Angeles, Calf. r. A. King. Delta, Colo,
F.. H. Mellus, Los Angeles. Calf, H.
Lorenson, Newman. Calf. Charles
Hummel. La Porte City. Iowa. and
Johnnie jain. City Point. Wisconsin.
were the ten men who carried the ban
rer for the west. In opposition for the
east we have. Voolfolk Henderson,
Lexington. KY. Fred Harlow. Newark,
Ohio. G. n. Fish. Lyndonville. n. T., H.
J. Pendergrast. Phoenix, N. T., c. H.
Newcomb. Philadelphia, Pa, Fred
Skutt Morton. \. y. F. s. Wright,
Buffalo. n. Y. Allen He'll, Allentown.
Pa. c. H. Peck, Remington. Ind. The
eastern contingent shot at 2S.035 tar
gets, western boys 26,70 They were
tied with the seasons average Of .SS%l
per cent This was doped out by Pete
Carney, and gives complete answer
20 your question.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-15
CONTINUED From Saturday,

CONTINUED From Saturday,
Every recruit entering the canton
ments should be a trained-to-the- min
ute handler of fire arms. This will con-
serve for Uncle Sam the most essen
tial element which enters into our war
success, TIME. This will hasten the
day when we will have the boches
properly whipped and suing for mercy.
II is the consensus of American opin-
ion that TINE is the salient factor in
the worlds war. Why not conserve this
essential by teaching our men to shoot
accurately while they are at home.
Military tactics and physical training
are necessary, but when our khaki boys
are called upon to go over the top 1t
will then be necessary to shoot. The
more accurately the bullets are placed.
the greater our chances for victory.
Every American citizen should i'm
n1ediately learn to properly handle and
accurately shoot gun. This is a duty
he owes his country, flag. family and
sell. Every avenue should be opened
and encouraged. whereby the novice
, will receive instructions in shooting
The municipal government in every
city and village should establish gun
club under their direct supervision. to
be maintained and operated. at least
partially from the public fund.
navy YOU oIBdhAAeo d klotAe Aeieise
Guard? Have you stopped to consider
the absolute importance Of an organi-
cation of this character: Do you real
ize the facts as they stare you in the
face? The absence of the national guard
and our regular army has left our cities
| and homes without the protection they
| should have. You should develop q
learn to- shoot thought then get the
| women. children and every one inter
ested. The papers give us accounts OF
German propaganda trying to incite
| race and class riots. The Home Defense
Guard should be equipped with shot
guns, as rifles are now in demand
somewhere in France" They would be
the most efficient weapon imaginable
| in the hands of experts; they could be
used as an object lesson teacher. or BY
| the immediate exchange Of shells. be-
come grave yard filters II necessary.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-15
SOLDIERS WIDOW
GIVEN FINAL CALL

The death of Elizabeth CathArine
Shearer. widow Of George Marion
Shearer, civil war veteran. oc-
Cured at 4:40 this morning,
at the residence, 21s East Fourth
street. Mrs. Shearer had attained the
age Of 72 years, months and Is days.
Funeral services at the home, at
2:3O Saturday afternoon, conducted
by DR.. Frank Day Of the First Meth
odist church. assisted by Rev. NJ. E.
Reusch of the Willard Street Meth
odist church. Interment at the OF
tdmwa cemetery.
, Two daughters survive, Mrs. Laura
A. Lewis and Mrs. A. J. Stump. Alst
two grandchildren. Miss Gladys Stump
and Miss Dorothy Lewis. also one
brother, Samuel G. Rayl, Apache
Okla.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-15
NAVY BALL TEAMS
PLAN PENNANT RACE
AMERICAN SAILORS IN FRENCH
WATERS WILL PLAY NATIONAL
GAME THIS YEAR.

Chicago. March 14.-Sailors OF the
Atlantic feet are going to stage an
American and national league pen
nant race of their own in France thts
summer President Johnson OF the
American league was advised OF the
baseball venture across the sea In
letter today from Lemar r. Leahy,
commander of an American squadron
now on duty in European waters.
AMERICAN LEAGUE BUYS OUTFIT
The American league, President
Johnson announced, will completely
equip the eight ships of Commander
Leahy's squadron with baseball out
fits.
Baseball is destined to become the
national game of France as 1t is In
America, after the game becomes
thoroughly introduced, Commander
Leahy believes.
"The game is receiving great deal
of attention in France" he wrote. All
of the service organizations have
teams and there is great deal OF
rivalry among the various units. We
hope to have good ball teams at the
naval bases and the ships are prepsr
ing for it. Most Of the ships have ex'
college players on board so We ough;
! to have some very good teams.
RIVALRY BETWEEN SAILORS
There is tremendous rivalry BE-
tween the first and second naval
squadrons in these waters. I am at
tached to the pioneer squadron. and II
is proposed that We shall represent
the American league in the combat
this summer against the squadron
that left the states at later date.
IT appreciate very much your gen
erous offer to outfit US, and the men
will appreciate immensely the equip
ment. In my mind there Is no doubt
that after one summer in France base
ball will probably be the national
game of this great nation as 1t IS IN
America"
Commander Leahy said the ship he
commanded has had six engage
ments with submarines and that one
Of the undersea boats was destroyed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-15
SPORT SUMMARY

Chicago. March 14.-Tom Gibbons
knocked out Silent Martin in the
tenth round at Baltimore.
Roger Honesty, st. Louis National
league player, for whom the Chicago
club is reported to have offered. $780,
900. signed a contract with st. Louis
for next season.
Robert Cannefax of St. Louis de-
feated Augie Kieckhefer. champion
three cushion billiard player, so to 4S
in the first block Of three night $50
point match for the worlds title at
Chicago.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-15
mix SUBSTITUTES
IN VICTORY LOAF

Washington, D. c., March 1.-THE
food administration has suggested to
bakers that combination of wheat
substitutes instead Of single sub
sttute be used in Victory bread. A
combination of substitutes, the admin
istration says. has been found to make
q higher quality Of bread. Expert
ments have shown that mixture OF
corn and rice works better than corn
alone, and that potatoes with cereal
substitutes make better bread than
potatoes alone rs q substitute.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-15
ILLINOIS SCHOOL
AND CHURCH BURN

Jacksonville. ILL.,, March 14.-Fire
which was discovered in the High
school building at 2:30 o'clock this
morning completely destroyed the
structure and spread to the Episcopal
church adjoining, burning to the
ground also. The total loss is $40.
900. The origin of the fire is not
known. =
For a time the entire block was en-
dangered and a call was sent to the
Springfield fire department. A score
of roof fires broke out in the vicinity,
but after a hard tussle the nre was
got under control. before the arrival
Of the Springfield department.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-15
FLORIS BOY
TELLS OF NAVY

Mrs. Mollie Strickland of F1oris re-
ceived a letter from her grandson,
Wanda Wallace, from which extracts
were taken. He is serving his second
enlistment in the U. S. navy, his first
four years enlistment expiring in Janu-
airy. Young Wallace served seven
months in the war zone. He says:
I'm a few days behind. but l have
pretty good excuse. / was transferred
Monday. AS soon as reported made
bee line for the dispensary. The doc
tor put me to bed Immediately, and
am just out this morning. Same old
trouble. cold, sore throat and fever.
Took enough quinine to start drug
store.
I'm in the third division. After was
out Of bed I hunted up the chief officer
He took me around and showed me
over the ship, and made me known to
the division officers. The ship will
carry 1000. Our crew is 500. BY the
way, I am gun captain Of a six incher
She carries four Of them, SO she Is bet-
ter armed than the Machias was. Her
speed is Is to Is knots.
my gun crew mas a little apartment,
so I moved into big bunk. Best OF all
there is a big locker. My division has
at home. Most of the crew are reserv-
ifts and don't understand all they know
about ship. am the only boss in my
division, except the chief.
Il hear the gun captain stands
watches, with the crew only through
the war zone. The troops have folding
hunks and will sleep in tiers sever
high. Life belts are on each bunk ready
to grab. We have dandy life boats and
RATS stacked everywhere on the tor
side. They figure 1t will take ten min
utes for her to sink, owing to the sys-
tenn Of water tight compartments. She
is dandy little wagon. all right. l an
anxious to get in the game again.
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st. Louis Live Stock

St Louis, Mo-. March 1.-THE live
stock market follows:
Hogs-Market strong; receipts. H.
coo; light, $fs@1s.3o: pigs, S14.5o@
IT'S; mixed, S17.S0@18-20; heavy,
$11.eo@17.so; bulk, $17.so@1S.2o.
Cattle-Market steady: receipts. p
800; steers, $s@13.50; heifers, SIG
1850; cows. $6@11.5o; calves, ss@14.
Sheep-Steady; receipts 1000; lambs
$14@17.75; ewes, $12.5o@13; wethers'
SI361S75,
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CAMP PIKE TO HAVE
BASEBALL LEAGUE

Little Rock, Ark, March 14.-Base-
ball as an army recreation has been
given the support of Major General
Samuel D. Sturgis. commander of the
Eghty-seventh national army division
at Camp Pike, here. General Strugis
yesterday assented to the formation
of q divisional league and told the Of
ficers in charge that he wants every
man in the division to have chance
for . tryout.