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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-20
TO THE TELEGRAM

Some writer said that "The man
who is always pointing out and de-
ploring the faults and foibles Of his
neighbor is a sneak or reprobate, or
both No doubt this is true, and l
am glad to say that 1t is gratifying to
read a paper like the Telegram which
does not waste its valuable space by
constantly referring to bad deeds,
which speak for themselves.
A CONSTANT READER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-20

uossrs Bolton Lanier, Paul O'Don
!, and w. F. Reid will go down to
rompa Monday to enlist in the Navy
r,ov have assurances that they will
nj he called before August LIST
which will give them time to straight
~ nm their business affairs.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-20

Prof. Arthur Williams, Vice Presi
dent of the State College for Won
en-, was a visitor to Lakeland today
coming here in the interest of the
college and the University at Gaines
vile. He was enroute to Eagle Lake
and will return Monday to interview
Lakeland's sweet girl graduates and
Law before them the great advantages
to be derived at the State College
for Women.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-20

Mrs G.. E. Hawkins has received
message from her son, A. l.. Potts
who has been stationed at Charlotte
N. c., stating that he has received
bis overseas orders, and was leaving
for a post Of embarkation. He is 10
the aviation branch and had charge
OF one of the supply stores. His many
friends wish for him a safe arrival
lover THERE" and that he may return
safe and sound.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. George F. Richards
leave Monday night for CORTLAND N.
Y, Mr.. Richards having resigned his
position here as foreman of the Coast
Line Shops. Both have many friends
here who regret to see them go, but
who wish them we'll in their new
home.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-20

going back to the States sometime
soon to bring over some more chosen
men.
The days are long here. 1t gets
daylight about 230 a. M, and gets
dark about p. m. The thermometer
stands about 60 degrees. We are
about the same latitude as Halifax
Canada.
My address is c. Hicks Fletcher, U.
Is. Naval Forces, U. S. Sub-chaser
352, Foreign Service.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-20
S. S. Children
Enjoy Picnic

The Wee Tots of the Myrtle st M
f. Church enjoyed a picnic yester.
day afternoon. They gathered at the
home of Mrs. T. c. Smith where they
were joined by their teachers, Mrs
Smith and Miss Mae Blair. Then
they strolled down the road till they
came to long, shady lane where
they enjoyed the afternoon. Many
games We're played and a grand din
nor was spread under a large oak
tree. At late hour they all depart
ed wishing another such day would
come soon.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-20

A prominent party Of Lakeland peo-
pie, consisting of c. E. Todd, c. NJ.
Clayton, H. c. Edmonson, A. F.
Hoefe and N. Nicoll were visitors in
the city yesterday, attending to bus
mess and greeting friends. All are
prominent residents of that section
and are among the most successful
fruit growers in the state. Mr.. Clay
ton is one of the best known bankers
OF that section and has many acquain'
tances who greeted him during the
day. The entire party took dinner
last night at the Eagle cafe and re-
turned to Lakeland by automobile
Tampa Tribune.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-20

Sergeant George Moore's friends
will be interested to learn that he has
received his overseaes orders, aud
wrote from Camp Sewer on July 18th
that he was packing to leave for g
port of embarkation. He sends his re-
CARDS TO all his friends, and says he
will write from lover there" As Ser,
geant Moore is a member of Major
Allie Angles staff, it is supposed that
Major Angle is also now enroute fol
the same port with the 306th Sanitary
train of which he is the head.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-20
SUMMER SCHOOL
OPENS MONDAY

Those expecting to attend the sum
her School will report at the High
School building Monday at a. m
Monday, July 22nd, Bring your cards
so we may classify you.
Respectfully,
R. R. GRESHAM
ANNA A. KELLOGG
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-20

MI koehler, of Jacksonville, repre-
sentlng the Florida State Fair, was in
the city today, and reports that there
will be a great exposition of the
State's resources at the State Fair in
Jacksonville during November and Dc.
cember.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-20

Raymond Cutler, the young son of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. l.. Cutler, fell from
his wheel this afternoon about 2
o'clock in front of the residence of
Mr.. J.. J. Haldeman, and broke his
arm, both bones of the member being
broken. He was given medical atten-
ton Immediately, and he is resting as
we'll as could be expected.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-20

Mrs. Hattie Logan, of LaMode
leaves tonight for New York where
she goes to purchase a complete line
OF ladies ready to wear and milliner,
for the fall and winter trade. She
will be away about two weeks,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-20

Mrs. George H. Slaton, of Jack
sonville, is in the city the guests of
her parents, Major and Mrs. G. P.
Webb, Mrs. Slaton was formerly
Mrs Hilda Peterman, Of this city,
and she is being cordially welcomed
BY her many friends, this being her
first visit back home since her mar
riage. She will be here about a
week.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-20

A letter from Will Sammon from
Shelby, asking that the Telegram be
forwarded to him there, gives his ad-
dress as Recruit Co. II, Detention
Camp, Camp Shelby, Miss. He says
all the Lakeland boys join him in
best regards to their Lakeland
friends.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-20

The Lakeland Branch Of the Wom-
ans Auxiliary to the Board of Mis-
sions will meet Monday afternoon,
July %, at 4 o'clock, with Mrs. B. F.
Hines on South Kentucky avenue
This is meeting postponed from July
Sth, and all members are urged to BE-
present.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-20
RECORD W. S. s. SALES

Receipts of s16,491, $685. July 8, from
war.savings and thrift-stamp sales
we're the largest of any single day
since these securities were offered to
the public. Sales during the first
nine days of July totaled $46,552,529.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-20

Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Wilson have
roceived card from their son, Carl
wilson announcing his safe arrival
ornrseas Lakeland now has a large
in France, and all of
ber SONS will make an excellent rec
ord for themselves.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-20

Mrs. G. A. Carmichael, of Caryville,
Fla, has arrived in Lakeland, being
called here to the bedside of her sis
ter, Mrs. M. c. Kirk, who recently
sustained stroke of paralysis, from
the effects of which she is still in a
very serious condition.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-20

,,.s q A. Smith and little daugh-
:. Elizabeth, have returned from a
W., nleasant visit to Jasper and also
w., .oirts in Georgia, where they were
v ,asts of relatives and friends.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-20

MRS w. A. Rogers and little son.
William, left this morning for Little
ROCK Ark, to join her husband who
is at work on government building.
MISS Aileen Berry accompanied them
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-20

poy G I. Stacy and family expect
), leave Tuesday morning in their
for Georgia, where they will
aond a month very pleasantly with
,.;onds and relatives.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-20

COL and Mrs. Edwin Spencer, ST..
oi ocaia, are prominent visitors to the
city, the guests Of their son, Colone,
EDWIN Spencer, Jr., and family
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-20

Ni' H. orevasse and family have
returned HON from pleasant trip of
several weeks to points in the north.
ern part of the State.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-20
Lakeland LacOnics

false alarm called the Fire De.
.ment to the corner of Magnolia
ot and Iowa avenue last night
s.nt II o'clock, Box "a being pulled
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-20

Mrs c. A. Morris and Miss Cora
benton are spending the day in Tam.
pa on pleasure trim
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-20

Syracuse, N. Y, July 19.--William
Shakespeare has enlisted. This parti-
cular William Shakespeare is tele-
grapher on the Lehigh Valley rail-
road.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-23

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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-23
M. E. CHURCH NOTES

Remember next Sunday is Memorial
Day and there will be union services
at the Court House both morning and
evening, the evening services conduct
ed by the community chorus. Sunday
School at the regular hour but closing
little earlier. We have been espec-
tally glad for the good attendance at
the prayer meeting which is a good
indication.
We have enjoyed the friendship and
hospitality of the business and pro-
fessiona1 men of the city. All have
the true spirit of the great west,
sociable and obliging to strangers as
well as to old neighbors May we each
have fellowship with Jesus Christ.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-23

miss Jessie Beason left Saturday
night for Wichita, Kans., where she
expects to spend the summer with her
brother, Cleve.
While the storm in Trego County
was a mighty bad one IL seems that
the one in Ellis county was worse as
niEc lives We're lost.
Decoration Day address will be de-
livered by Dr. F. S. Blaney one of the
best known speakers in the state. As
one of our citizens who has heard him
speak, he is a speaker who will make
you sit on the front edge of your chair
to hear and get all he says, for while
he has fine voice and can fill any
room, yet he is so interesting you
want to catch every word"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-23
ESTHER LARUE
On Wednesday morning, May %,

On Wednesday morning, May %
little Esther, aged 8 years, only
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Edward
LaRue of this city, died at the home
of her parents after an illness extend
ing over seven weeks. 1t IS ever sad
duty to chronicle the death of little
child for life and hopes OF the future
seem to cluster about child life and it
is always a blow to the parents for
the love entwining about child is
one of the strongest ties known to
the human heart, and the home circle
is always left desolate when the
bright beautiful presence of a child is
called from its midst Little Esther
was a sweet loving little girl and she
will be missed by every one.
She leaves behind her q beautiful
memory, one that viii be cherished
and hallowed by hire entire family as
long as time shall last. She leaves to
mourn her loss her father and mother,
four brothers, a grand mother, an
uncle and host of friends.
The funeral services will be held
tomorrow afternoon at 2:3O o'clock at
the Presbyterian church.
The hearts of the entire commun-
ity go out to the bereaved family in
their hour of great sorrow and trial
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-23
COMMUNITY SINGING SUNDAY
EVENING

On next Sunday evening all of the
churches are going in together at the
Court House at o'clock and enjoy a
evening of song. There will be words
and music for every body so that
all may take part. Rev. C. v. Powell
the pastor of the NJ. E. Church will
give a short address and there will be
special music. A collection will be
taken for the purpose of buying some
new music for the community chorus
Every one is asked to contribute lit
tie to this fund The public is cor
daily invited to attend.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-23
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION

The Collyer Township S. S. Asso-
citation held their convention as prev
iously advertised. Services began at
2:15 with Devotional by the president
and Prayer by Rev. Pierce, pastor of
the Banner NJ. E. church in a very in
teresting and practical manner. 1t
certainly led a number of parents to
think more about the interest they
should take IN knowing where their
boys are and what they are doing;
whether they are choosing that which
in life
Miss Croft gave a most interesting
paper on the methods of Elementary
Training up to the Teen age 1t will
be very helpful to teachers in those
grades.
Rev. Baker spoke of 'The Benefits
CT Class Organization" By giving
many instances from his own obser-
vations and experience he demonstrat-
ed that class organization was the
only way to promote efficiency, soci-
ability and thorough work He also
emphasized the necessity of special
training
Mrs. Benson told how necessary it
was to have a full report from each
school in the county
Mrs. Newcomb spoke of the many
boys now in the trenches and in the
training camps; how they miss the
advantages and pleasures of the Sun
day School its social hour and the
great educational features it possess
es.
Mr.. Ernest Courtney, who is our
county president, favored US with one
of his usual instructive and pleasing
talks. 1t was certainly appreciated by
all present. He expressed the genial
sentiment when he stated that he had
never been disappointed in attending
Township Sunday School Conven-
ton at Banner.
The music by Mrs. Teeters and
choir was much appreciated by all as
it well deserved to be.
The officers elected for this next
year: President, L. E. Steigelman;
Vice-President, William Behrns; Sec
rotary and Treasurer, E. Riggs.
A large number were present and
they all expressed themselves as being
very well paid for coming out
The next meeting will be in Collyer
By one who was there
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-23

F. GOODRICH RURC-C COMPANY
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-23

Hon. Jas. A Troutman, of Topeka,
made an address at the Fair Grounds
building last Sunday afternoon in be-
half of the Red Cross Drive which was
on. The State Guards occupied the
platform as also did the Community
Chorus which furnished excellent
music. Mr.. Troutman is an excellent
speaker and brought out many facts
of interest concerning the Red Gross
work both at home and in the allied
countries across the water. Sc says
at the present time the Red Cross is
maintaining $500 government hospit-
ais. His large audience listened at
tentively to his interesting address
He spoke to a good house at Ogallah
in the evening.
Cash paid for your old iron Ray ].
Shaw, at Pickering's garage. Adv. so
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-23
RED CROSS SALE BIG SUCCESS

Last Saturday a very large crowd
went up to the Fair Grounds to attend
the Red Cross auction sale. From the
number of automobiles it looked like
gathering for the annual fair
Everybody seemed in good humor and
bidding ran fairly high. All stock,
furniture, poultry, culinary and fancy
articles were donated. About $50
different articles were sold and
brought something over $500. Every
body feels pretty good over the sue
cess of the sale and with the sales al
Ogallah, Collyer and Riverside Trego
County went over the top without
any difficulty. In another part of the
World will be seen list of the things
sold and names of those who brought
them. Look it over it will be of in
terest to you.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-23
NOTICE

District clerks should send in their
report of commencement of school
term as soon as convenient after en-
ploying teacher.
The following districts have re-
ported: No. 27, Miss Pearl Pouppirt
No. At, Miss Mabel Furbeck; No. 49,
Hester Nixon. This will be the second
term with an increase in salary for
each one of these teachers.
Minnie O'Neil,
County Superintendent
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-23

The Trego County Normal Insti-
tute beginning Monday, May 81, will
be held at Hays in joint session with
Ellis county.
AS we go to press we learn of the
death of John Ebeling, of Collyar, who
died Tuesday morning. Mr.. Ebeling
was an old soldier and is well known
in Trego county.
Thursday morning a fine shower Of
about two hours duration fell doing
much good to gardens, wheat and all
growing crops. Judge Peacock re-
ports the amount as three-fourths of
an inch.
Last Friday the Common School
held their annual picnic in the Court
House park. A jolly time was had by
all who attended. This closes the
common school year until next Sep
TENDER.
AS the Decoration Day services will
be held in the Fair Building there viii
be ample room fer everybody Let US
come out and hear a live, up-to-date
speech from strong forceful speaker.
Dr. Blaney who has accepted the
invitation of the committee to deliver
the Decoration Day address at the
Fair Ground Building on Thursday,
May Both, is a live wire, thorough
scholar and gentleman well posted on
the present situation of the war. Come
and hear him.
Ralph Harlan who has been in the
U. s. Navy for year is home ON
fuTlough visiting home folks. He has
crossed the Atlantic twice during the
year and can tell many things of in
terest He makes fine looking sailor
lad and Trego County is proud of all
her boys all of whom are making
good.
Ed Deorschlag, of Wilcox township,
was pleasant caller last Wednesday,
He had just returned from Camp
Funston and what he saw there and
the treatment accorded him made him
one of the strong boosters for Red
Cross work. He says it is marvellous
manner in which they conduct them
selves-perfect gentlemen is putting
1t very mildly.
Memorial services will be held at
the court room next Sunday, May &c,
at IL a. m Sermon by Rev. C. v.
Powell, assisted by Rev.NC o. Baker
and Doctor s. l. Allison. Music by
Community Chorus under the direc-
ton of Mrs Niesley. Do not get the
time and place of this meeting mixed
with the Decoration services as this
will be held in the Court House. A
cordial invitation is given to all to
make an effort to attend his service.
Don't get your wires crossed on
dates and places The memorial ser
mon viii be delivered at the court
room at IL O'Clock. Sunday morning,
May &C. The decoration day address
viii be delivered at the pavilion on the
fair grounds at 8 o'clock Thursday
afternoon, May 30th.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-23

Lost-Auto license No. 6S772. Re
turn to L. P. Arnott. Adv. 1t.
= Wanted to Buy-Second hand head
er. Inquire at this office. Adv 13.
Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Bellairs spent
Sunday with their son, Clifford, at
Camp Funston.
Clyde Peatling, of Kansas City, Mo,
is visiting at the home of H. W.
Bellairs this week.
Wanted-Your gunny sacks. Bring
them to Farmers Elevator, Wa
Keeney. Adv. 13tf.
Mrs. W. H. Fronce was jitrey
passenger from Ogallah to Wa-Keeney
Saturday afternoon.
For Sale-1 Mccormick header and
barges, good as new. Chas. Black
will, Quinter, Kans., r. F. D. 2. IS At.
Lost 3Ox3 1-2 Riverside tire, rim
cut in one place, on Saturday Finder
please return to this Office. Adv Is 2t.
For Sale-Jersey COW, coming three
years old, be fresh in few days.
Ed Sahlin, phone Ogallah Farmers
line. Adv Is 1tp.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Daily, of the
Banner neighborhod, are the proud
parents of bran new daughter, born
Friday, May 18th.
Theodore johnson was up from Riv-
erside township last Monday on bus
mess and while here filed his papers
for trustee of that township.
William LaRue and wife came in
from Colorado last Wednesday night
to attend the funeral Of little Esther
LaRue, sister of Mr.. LaRue.
On account of Decoration Day fall
ing on press day we wish all our
correspondents would send in their
items not later than Wednesday morn
ing-the sooner the better
I will be in Wa-Keeney after June
LIST and will give instructions in piano.
Beginners a specially. Prices so and
rs cents. If interested please phone
No. 160 or leave names with D. o.
Hemphill. Katherine Hemphill Ad ID
C. c. Whitton, who spent several
months at Tecumseh, Kans., feeding
lot of cattle and hbgs for market,
returned to Hill City the first of the
week. He stopped over here Tuesday
and visited his wife's mother, Mrs
Galloway and family.
John Ingenthron, postmaster and
merchant of St. Peter, died at his
home Tuesday, May 14th, and was
buried in the Catholic cemetery at
that place. He viii be remembered
by many old timers of this city as he
was at one time engaged in the butch
er business, also harness making
Our German friends will be espec-
tally interested in the Decoration Ad-
dress of DIR. F. S. Blaney, of Abilene.
He has been known for years in that
y part of the state as forceful speak
er but has been especially happy and
successful in his work among German
audiences and has been in great de-
mand as a public speaker on war
topics during the past year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-23
RESOLUTION OF THANKS

Be it resolved that: Smoky Hill
Red Cross auxiliary extend their,
thanks to the Riverside division of the
Ogallah State Guards for their do
nation. We also extend our thanks to
Mr.. and Mrs. Defines for their kind
and generous hospitality.
Resolved that a copy be placed on
our minutes and copy sent to the
county papers.
Smoky Hill Auxiliary.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-23
Total.

The publicity man failed to get this
item at the time the sale was held. It
is published now in order that credit
may be given where credit is due. He
wants to publish all Red Cross news
items and will not slight any person
or incident Intentionally.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-23
DIR. M. J. BROWN OF sALINA

Should you or your child need med
ical or surgical treatment of the eye,
ear, nose and throat, or require glass
es, or orifsial work, make date with
DR.. M. Jay Brown, Campbell build
ing) Salina, Kansas, or see him at the
Penny Hotel, Thursday, June 9Th, and
at Ellis, Friday, June 7th.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-23
A RED CROSS SALE

At recent Red Cross sale Ernst.
Mussemann contributed barred rock
rooster for which he paid six dollsrs
at a previous sale. J. r. Wilson also
put up a bushel of seed corn. These
articles sold as follows:
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-23

VIM. MIMI was up from the ex-
IRENE southwest corner of the county
last Tuesday and made this Office a
pleasant call He is cur banner sub
scriber as he enrolled and paid two
years in advance. Call again.