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Absolutely Pure The only Baking Powder made from Royal Crape Cream of Tartar no alum; no lime phosphate Baby Hardman was quite sick this Wa-Keeriey Hardware HOME AND COUNTY For Farm Loans go to the Wa-Keeney State Bank. Sheriff Mussemann attended the meeting of the county sheriff's asso ciation at Topeka this week. The Kanopolis Journal . says the prospects for thai town's securing the tuberculosis hospital are good. The Methodist Aid Society meets next Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. R. E. Morse. All members are in vited to be present. Word was received from Topeka that Mr. and Mrs. George Blackman are the parents of a son, born Thurs day, January 18th. The people of Lincoln count3', are good borrowers, as weekly from ten to twenty thousaud dollars of new mortgages are recorded. Connty Clerk Sargent tells us that up to and including Monday, the county had purchased 20,345 rabbit scalps, a little worth over $1000 Colby Tribune. About a hundred head of Trego county horses passed through Hill City this week being driven to Philips county where arrangements had been made to winter them Hill City Republican. Governor Stubbs says the taxpayers of every county should form a tax league. Most of them have. The men take out membership when they get their tax receipts. More can be written about it after the votes are counted -next November Osborne " Farmer. The "down east" reporter who said jack rabbits are starving to death out here, ought to be made to carry two around one hour and he would think they had been feeding on the fat of the land. No, Mr. Rabbit knows full well how to get his living and a good one at that Hill City New Era. . Old story which has been going the rounds of the newspapers: A country school teacher was receiving her monthly salary. The'clerk gave her some soiled bills and told her to be careiui as tie suggestea ttiat germs were said to thrive on dirty money. 'Don't worry," she said. "No mi crobe could live on my salarj'." The Grainfield Cap Sheaf tells about a heifer, belonging to Art Spencer of that place, that froze to death standing up. Mr. Spencer went out to milk the cow in the morning and when he told, her to "hist" she wouldn't "hist." He sat down and commenced to milk anyway ana went DacK to tne House with a whole bucket of ice cream. County high school bonds cannot bear more than five per-cent interest The issue in any one county cannot be more than $20,000. They cannot run more than 20 years. They may be issued in demonations not less than $100 nor more than $1,000. If the bonds are sold to the state they may be paid of gradually, before maturity according to the taxpaying ability of the county. The days are growing longpr at the rate of a minute every noon. Notice the good things on the in side pages of the World today. Local freight has been as scarce the past month as warts on a banana. H. C. Bower and C. A. Hiatt ef Salina were registered at the Ameri can house Tuesday. Money! Money! Money! on your farms. When you want a loan on your farm call on the Wa-Keeney State Bank. 27 The weather of Monday and Tues- aay made the base ball players thaw out a bit. Wa-Keeney expects to have a fine club this j-ear. A marriage was issued last Monday which authorized the marriage of Wm. IL Bryant and Miss Julia A. Brubaker, both of Quinter. , Farmers, mechanics, . railroaders, laborers rely on Dr. Thomas' Eclec tric Oil. Takes the sting out of cuts burns or bruises at once. Pain can not stay where it is used. The water pipes about the city had an injection of electricity poked into them to thaw out the ice so our people could tell what water looked, felt and tasted like. It was a bright Wa-Keeney kid who described the "five senses" as follows: sneezing, sobbing, crying, yawning and coughing. Some people. have an extra or sixth sense. It is called snoring. The breweries are buying kafflr corn seed-and Hardman has a whole carload of it on tap. The next thing we know the anonymous letter writers will be holding an inquisition at the lumber yard. At a recent meeting for the election of officers for the Methodist Sunday school, the following were chosen R. E. Spencer, superintendent; Reu ben Haffa, assistant; Eva Brown, secretary; J. C.MulholIand, treasurer; Mae Green, organist; Bruce Acre, librarian. The next entertainment will be given Friday evening, February 16. j.nis win not De a lecture, but a comedy by Edward Elliott, monolo gist. (Accent on the second syllable.) A monologue is a speech or discourse by one person. ( From monos. mean ing one or alone, and logos, meaning speech or language). A monologist, therefore, is one who takes all parts of a play and impersonates all the characters in it. i lie x rego county high school was established by law by a vote of the people oi tne county ana there is no lawful way to disorganize it. To de feat the high school bonds will not and cannot abolish the school; only hamper it temporarily and increase taxes two or three years. If the bonds do not carry the trustees will be forced to continue to make a build ing levy. They have no choice in the matter. The law says they SHALL make the levy. If the bonds carry tne levy will be reduced one- half or more and a part of the bur den will be born by future patrons of the school. a 1 JHm 8 8 LUMBER COAL GRAIN Particular people have learned that there is a lot of difference in the quality of lumber, and as we make QUALITY our "long suit," you take no chances in buying what you need from us. The most complete stock of the BEST LUM BER in Trego County is at your disposal, in fact anything you might want from a lumber and coal yard. Estimates Cheerfully Furnished GOOD WEIGHTS AND GOOD PRICES FOR YOUR GRAIN GIVEN The Hardman Lumber Co.1 week. Read the Co.'s new ad. A son was born to Mr. and .Mrs. George Hobbick last Saturday morn ing. ' - H. E. Tripp, carrier of route 2, says wheat looks fine since the snow dis appeared. R. C. Wilson made a business trip to Kansas City and Topeka the first of the week. Mrs. Hardman of Phillipsburg, is the guest of her son, Claude and fam ily, this week. John Blakely, the champion horse shoe pitcher, says he enjoyed a game of his favorite sport last Wednesday. ure sign spring time wilt soon be here. George McVey has purchased the Ed Clark place just north of the depot and has moved in-. This is a good home and a valuable property and will probably be just what Mr. McVey needs. Hill City Republican. E. M. Radell, a printer connected with the Manhattan College, was here Saturdav and made this office a pleasant visit. We are informed that his mission here was to look over the Reporter plant with a view of purch asing it. At the meeting of the Kansas County Clerks' Association held . last week at Manhattan, Vice-President W. N. Larabee of this city was re quested to be a candidate for the presidency of the association, but he declined. The following are the newly chosen officers of the Presbyterian Sunday school: R. C. Wilson, superintendent; Mrs. A. J. Ellermeyer, assistant; Miss Luella Jones, secretary; Schuyler Gibson, treasurer: Miss Cora Mar shall, organist. Trego county farmers and business men are preparing for the best year n its history. They have renewed confidence as a result of the snow fall thus far this year. They tell us that the cold weather has killed the eggs of all insect pests. Lyceumite and Talent recently list ed Wa-Keeney, Kansas, as one of the suburbs of Hiawatha Ewing 'Herbert Kansas. It's the other way about, Brother Parlette. Wa-Keeney has not yet annexed Ewing Herbert but it's going to do so one of these days. The trouble between Governor Stubbs and Attorney-General Daw son broke out again Tuesday and they charge each other with libel and falsehood and each says the other should be impeached. Dawson makes twelve charges against the governor, which includes charges of libel and falsehood, witholding evidence, neg lect of public duties, and hatching political mischief against federal and state officers. Chairman J. 'N. Dolley of the Republican central committee is in favor or a primary election lor delegates to the national convention He has so expressed himself and will advance that plan to the considera tion of the committee at its meeting here next month the exact date of which has not yet been fixed. The state chairman had not before ex pressed himself in favor of a presi dential primary. Last Monday evening Mr. and Mrs W. Spena entertained friends in honor of their sixth wedding anni versary. Music and games were in dulged in until quite a late hour. Mrs. W. W. Gibson and Mr. C. L. Hardman being the successful prize winners in the games. The guests remembered the host and hostess with a dozen very pretty cut glass sherbet glasses. After the serving of the most excellent refreshments the guests departed agreeing that the evening had been a most enjoyable one. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. C. Steinberger, Dr. and Mrs. W.Y.Herrick.Mrs. L.C. Gleason, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Givler and Miss Margaret Swiggett. Occasionaly things happen which are not on the program more or less opportune, according to the view point. One of these "unexpecteds' occurred at a recent appearance of the Victoria Lynn Concert Company at Wa-Keeney, Kansas. Miss Lynn, reader and manager of the company, was giving one of her most inimita ble selections. The story portrayed the pride and concern of a young mother who was endeavoring "raise" her "firstborn" according "the book." The imaginary Infant was finally placed, in the hands of its nurse and sent Into an adjoining room from which the audience was sup posed to hear more or less plaintive wails emerging, which proved to the "psychological moment." Just as the fond mother was saying isn't really as loud as it seems, nearby steam whistle emitted a series of ear-splitting blasts. The house came down handsomely. So did Miss Lvnn. but she was equal to the occasion and probably no one enjoyed On Sunday morning January 21st., an eleven pound baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Long. The Hardman Lumber company re ceived three ears of corn the front end of the week two of Indian and one of Kafir. . " . B?n Armstrong and family left the front end of ths week for Neosha Falls, Kan., where they . will make their new home. Read the Ford Motor Car Co.'s big ad. in this issue. If you are think- ng of buying a car the Ford is the best car made for the money. C. L. Hardman left Tuesday even ing for Kansas City where he attend ed the Lumbermen's convention which was in session this week. ' Last Sunday was a spring like day and the January thaw started in just as the weather man predicted it would and lasted until Wednesdav when the temperature took a drop and a heavy fog obscured the sun. POTATOESl POTATOESI Frosted potatoes, 50c a bushel; Good table potatoes 40c a peck. At Osterkamp's. TEACHER'S EXAMINATION The next regular teacher's examin ation will be held at the Courthouse, Friday and Saturday, January 26 and 27, 1912. EVA P. JONES, County Superintendent. NOTICE Those having prairie dogs on their farms in Wa-Keeney township and want poison, should call or write E. Bryant, township trustee, imme diately, as he wants to order for same. OUR CART will deliver at your premises any kind of Lumber, hard or soft wood dressed or undressed, in side house trim; in fact anything in the line of First Class Lumber that you happen to want, at prices that are always reasonable. Verbeck Lumber & Supply Company Wa-Keeney, Kansas American House WA-KEENEY, KANSAS Porter Meets all Trains. Large and well lighted Sample Room Everything first-class. Hisa Betty Penny, Proprietress A. B. JONES Physician and Surgeon Wa-Keeney, Kansas Dr. R. E. Spencer DENTIST Office in Kline building two doors east of Wollner's store; upstairs. Phones Residence 65; office 151. Wa-KEENEY. KANSAS Dr. O. IF". Bohman DENTIST OFFICE HOURS 1:30 TO 5:00 P. M. Oslce over E. A. Courtney's store O. A. Cortright Bonded Abstracter and Notary Public Two terms Register of Deeds Rents Collected ' Leeal Papers Executed Correspondence Solicited jDeaA. flmy.- Say.' Zs on and 3oIr mui come oicA and ake dinneA. wih u -S nfxi Sunday. IV e haxre juA jo -sucrV a nice new din in room a Lte. ha of usani you Loh o Ahare onA. irii SuA.day ' cLinne r xfon i. gyring. he kiddie A. 'oo. Ue caA fn in a leaf. ' P had a fiaid ime f ickirip. o-u a elr.e. c7ie y had Ao many &ea-uiijt ones . A alio -s axis JLo a o neus fxz mi iuAf ha of usanicd. of o fin ha A jj A.o m i A e d , o Art i A fi oxii home. niceiy aJLi he waj hroxah. j9on' oAae o JtrA.ina he kiddie A. Q.A awayo, jCoxi, (P. S.-af Ioixg.h my new aLJte and cfta iiA A.om THE LARABEE FURNITURE CO. "THE HOUSE THAT MAKES HOMES HAPPY" THE Wa-Keeney State Bank 1885 ESTABLISHED 19 1 1 We've been in business 26 years here. We have paid up Capital of $25,000. We have earned Surplus of $25,000. Our undivided profits over $7,000. We Do a GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS. Sell FOREIGN EXCHANGE, good the world over. Sell STEAMSHIP TICKETS where vou wish to go. Rent you the best of SAFETY BOXES. Write INSURANCE of all kinds. Want your BUSINESS, now. Wa-Kccncy Hardware Go. The time to look around and figure the cost of fitting up your kitchen for spring will soon be here. Now is a good time to make calculations. "We evaH Everything needed to please the most exacting housewife. If not, we can get it for you and take pleasure in doing it. Let us figure out any problem in kitchen equipment that confronts you. CAN WE SERVE YOU ! Wa-Keeney Hardware Company, Tinware, Cutlery, Stoves. ANSWERS THE CALL Do yon want a loan? Do you want to sell your land? Do you want to buy land at a bargain? Call on 'JOHN A. NELSON WA-KEENEY ... KANSAS ROY CURRY. Shoemaker Repairing of every de scription done with neat ness and dispatch. Prices reasonable. In stone building, south of Keraus Hardware Store. Wa-Keeney, Kansas Wa-Keeney People Have Found That This ia True A cold, a strain, a sudden wrench, A little cause may hurt the kid neys. Spells of backache often follow. Or some irregularity of the urine. A splendid remedy for such at tacks. A medicine that has cured thou- sounds. "Is Doan's Kidney Pills, a true kid ney remedy. Many Wa-Keeney people rely on it. Here is Wa-Keeney proof. J. H. Murray, of Wa-Keeney, Kans., says: "I used Doan's Kidney Pills and found them very beneficial. My back was lame and ached con stantly and my kidneys did not do their work as they should. When X stooped or lifted, sharp pains darted through me. After using Doan's Kidney Pills a short time, the lame ness and soreness disappeared and my condition improved in every way. I do not hesitate one moment in giv ing Doan's Kidney Pills my endorse ments" For sale by all dealers. Price 50c. Foster-Milbrn Co., Buffaly, N. Y., sole agents for the United States. - Remember the name Doan's and take no other. Fresh beef at Baker's. Smoked meats at Baker's. . Pure home made lard at Baker's. Money to loan. See E. D. Wheeler. Correct Abstracts W. II. Swiggett. Bead what our advertisers have to say in this issue. Booth's celebrated oysters in bulk at Baker's. 50c quart 34 tf If you want a loan call on O. A. Cortright, he can Interest you. 19tf. - Abstracts of title made promptly at reasonable rates. W. H. Swiggett. For Sale Pure bred White Wyan dotte Cockrells at $1,00 each; nice ones. Mrs. B. V. Christy, K. lr Wa Keeney, Kans. , 44 3. the situation more than she. X: