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WA-ICEENEY, KANS-v JULY ' 5, 1917
39th Year Number 19
OBITUARY J. W. MASON
DICTAGRAMS
KANSAS
FINE WEATHER AND BIG CROWD
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' John William Mason was born in
Highland, county, Ohio, November 18,
. 1844, and died at the home of his son
in this county June 30, 1917, from the
effects of a stroke of paralysis, aged
72 years," 7 months and 12 days. He
was married to Susan A. Morgan at
Savannah, Mo., in 1869, and afterward
made his home at Bedford, Iowa, for
several years. Three sons were born
to Mr. and Mrs. Mason, two of whom
yet survive, M. W. Mason and Chas.
E. Mason. Mr. Mason and family
came to Trego county in 1900 and loc
ated on a farm a few -miles ' southeast
of this city" which wa3 the 'family
home until after the death of Mrs.
Mason in 1908. During the last few
years Mr. Mason has lived with his
sons, spending some of the time with
his son, Chas E. near Dodge City and
the remainder of it with M. W. Mason
near Wa-Keney. While at the home
of M. W. Mason last February, he suf
fered a stroke of paralysis -or- apol
plexy and while not fully recovering
his former health he .gradually im
proved so that he could get around
very well for a man of his age. Last
Saturday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. M.
W. Mason came to town to do some
trading and Mr. Masn sr. and his
little grandson went about a mile
away from the house to a garden
patch which he has been cultivating
this year. While at work in the garden
his life suddenly passed away. His
little grandson went to the house and
told his sisters and they phoned to
town for Mr. and Mrs. Mason who
responded promptly to the call but
his life had vanished and nothing
could be done to restore him.
As a man among men Mr. Mason
had a kindly disposition and a cheer
ful word for all of them. He made
friends" and kept them, and many re
gret his sudden death. The funeral
services were held at the Methodist
church in this city Sunday afternoon
and were conducted by the Rev. Sut
ton. The body was buried in the Wa
Keeney cemetery beside that of his
wife who had - been his companion
through life. The sincere sympathy of
many friends is extended to the sons
and their families Q their sadness:.
OBITUARY MRS. MILS POWERS
The sudden death of Mrs. Miles H.
, Powers brought sadness to her many
friends in this county as it was circul
ated that she had died suddenly last
Saturday morning. For several weeks
she had not been well and had been
under the care of a trained nurse, but
slowly recovered her health and prom
ised to gradually improve. Early Sat
urday morning she asked her nurse
for some water and that some be
applied to her face. However, before
this could be done and before Mr.
Powers could be called and reach her
side she had passed away, the cause
of her death being assigned to heart
trouble from which she had been
afflicted for some time.
The maiden name of the deceased
was Grace Hixson and she was born
at Rariton, Henderson, county, Illin-,
ois, February 10, 1883, being a daugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Hixson de
ceased, early settlers of this county.
She came to Trego county with the
family in 188S and on February 19,
1908, was united in marriage with
Miles H. Powers at Ogallah, Kansas.
Two sons and one daughter were born
to them but the . little girl died in
infancy. The . funeral sevriees were
conducted from the Methodist church
at Ogallah Monday afternoon by the
Rev. Alison, pastor of the Presbyter-
- ian church of this city. The body was
buried in the Ogallah cemetery.
.'- Mrs. Powers was a young woman of
excellent character and was a faith
ful member of the Christian churchJ
She is survived by her husband and
two little sons, her brother, J; G. Hix
son and her sister, Mrs. W. J. Howe,
of this vicinity and her sister,' Mrs.
F. A. Howe of Cedar, Edge, Colorado.
"The World joins tbir many friends
in Trego county in extending to them
their sincere sympathy. The funeral
was attended by a 'large number of
friends and the floral offerings were
very beautiful representatives of the
christian life of the' deceased.
For Sale Cultivator, mower, rake,
harrow, wheat drill, corn binder, disk,
1-row planter, 1 set of harness, hay
stacker and buck, wheat header and
several good milk cows. H. B. Hud
son. Adv. 19tf.
Wanted to Buy A carload of mix
ed country iron, must be free from
sheet iron, wood or bed frames. High
est market price paid. A. M. Finley.
Adv. 17 2t. s
Smoked meats at Baker's. Adv.
The old saying has it ""you never
miss the water until the well runs
dry," but there axe 'many otherways
of bringing on a drought.
- Fools rush, in whnre angels fear to
tread. Some folks merely get mar
ried.'. " ' '
...
Thirteen marriage licenses were
issued in June, and one couple had the
courage to get married on Friday.
During the first half of 1917. Tregj
county issued 35 marriage licenses,
which is more thi is sometimes
issued in a whole year.
The average age of the 35 grooms
is 24 years and the brides owned up to
an average, of 21.
In six of the 35 cases the bride and
groom were of the same age. In seven
cases the bride was from one. to five
years older than her mate. This later
condition1 seems to be unusually com-:
mon this year.
One old batchelor came to his
senses at the age of 42. He reversed
the figures and tried to make amends
by choosing a bride of 24. It is not
know what her excuse was.
Referring to the drought, again:
There are people in Wa-Keeney who
were so extravagant as to indulge in
two shower baths per day during the
recent dry spell, and then had the face
to brag about it.
How many people were in Wa
Keeney last Wednesday ? This is the
way we estimate it: At one time, by
actual cout there were 558 autos
parked around the public square; and
probably another hundred were mov
ing about the streets,' or had been left
in the garages, making a total of C50
cars. These cars brought an average
load, of six persons, or perhaps seven
persons per car if you count all the
little folks. Besides the cars, 47 horse
and mule rigs came to town. Add to
these about 900 city population which
gives us a crowd at least '5,000
people. ; "' . -ir
HER'S A FIGHTING FAMILY
. Mrs. Mary Jane Sites, of Hays,
really knows what war means. Her
husband and two sons were in the
Civil War and now two grandsons
have gone to war and two of her great
grandsons expect to enlist. She was
bom in Ohio in 1823 and came to
Hays in 1875. She still owns the
same quarter section on the Saline
River that the family homesteaded in
the early days. She had twelve child
ren, five of whom are living.
The world war was hard for her
to believe. She would deny it and
frieiTds gave up trying to make her
understand. But when Blaine Sites,
her grandson, and a graduate of the
Fort Hays Normal, told her he was
going two months ago, she realized
what it meant. She even seemed
pleased that her Jrandchild "took
after" the family tradition.
"Mother" Sites lives from year to
year for one big event Decoration
Day.
Her oldest son, Jeremiah, who was
in the Civil war, wrote during that
struggle that he would be home for
Christmas dinner. He never came
and nothing was ever heard of him
since. As long as Mrs. Sites could go
about the house she never missed hav
ing an extra plate on vhe Christmas
table. No one ever asked her why,
no one never alluded to it Kansas
City Star.
CROSS COUNTRY SILO SPECIAL
The Kansas State Agriculture Col
lege through its Division of Exten
sion and the Fort Hays Experiment
Station will begin the silo campaign
as previously announced in Ellis
countyi July 10th.
An auto truck has been secured to
cary models on several types of silos.
Also hoists for pit silos. Three speak
ers who understand the uses and con
struction of silos will be with the
truck.
- Meetings in Trego county will be
held as follows:
Friday, June 13. 10 a. m., Ogallah;
2 p. m., Wa-Keeney; 8 p. m. Folkers.
Saturday, July 14. 10 a. m., Bosna;
2 p. m., Banner; 8 p. m. Collyer. -
NOTICE
Wanted To buy a car load of
mixed country iron. Must be free
of sheet- iron and wood parts, 35c
per hundred. See me at Finley's
Cash Implement Store." George
Thomas. Adv. 16.
-' Subscribe for the World ...
We're raising corn in Kansas;
The rows are straight and clean,
For "the hand that rocks the cradle"
Now guides the plow I ween.;
Children give up their play time
. To do whate'er they can.
They help to cook the dinners;
. Then wash the plates and pans.
Do you hear that cheerful cackle ?
The hens are on the job.
We still have corn to feed them
And then we burn the cobs.
The pigs are grunting in the -pens,
They are fat as they can be;
For the troughs are full of fodder
They're happy as you can see.
We are helping one another
Here in the "Golden.West."
We try to, do our duty.
We try to do our best.
For the men are oif the border v
Vigilant and alert
To keep an alien nation
.From off the U. S. dirt. - "V"
This story is repeated
In every other state. ... . ,
Shall we bow to foreign ruler?
Now you just watch and wait.
From Canada to Mexico,
From "Liberty" to "Golden Gate,'
We are one grand old nation
We are one grand old state.
H. J. K.
AUTO WEDDING
The wedding of Miss Mary Cadillac
and Mr. E. M. F. Studebaker was
prettily vulcanized at the First Pres
byterian Garage last Wednesday even
ing. The ceremony was performed by
the chauffer, who used the Seldom
Type of ceremony, and a bank of
palms formed a semi-circle before
which the touring party- stood. The
altar was richly upholstered in black
morocco, with demountable seat cov
ers. Before the ceremony, Prof. An
thony Chalmers played, "I Love You
Truly," on the Gabriel Horn, and ren
dered it exquisitely, assisted by-Mr.
Rudolph Packard on a Claxon. .The
tour was led by ushers, Messrs. Will
iam Franklin and Henry Ford. Miss
Katherine Baker, a beautiful six-cylinder
model, was the first pathfinder,
and motored in alone,' followed by the
brideamatdsV" Miss. Josephine- Sttftz,
Ethel Renault, Hortense Flanders- and
Madeline Buick. Mrs. Rauch-Lang,
the matron of Honor, came in with all
lights burning bright anl exquisitely
demonstrating the Cherry Shock Ab
sorbing Spring Wheel, and parked
close to the altar. Miss Hariet Thom
as coasted down the other speedway,
followed by the beautiful roadster,
Miss Gladys Hupmobile, who was the
pillow-bearer. Then came the bride
on the fender of her father, who gave
her away in marriage. Mr. Stude
baker and his best driver met them
at the gasoline tank. Miss Cadillac's
gown was ' of beautiful mohair, trimr
med with Jiffy curtains. She carried a
Vgorgeous demountable bouquet tied
with an exquisite bow of Firestone
rubber. Mrs. Rauch-Lang's gown was
of Roe. blue with nickel trimmings
and handforged emboidery. Her
boquet was beatiful and of standard
equipment. Miss Thomas' gown was
of Mercedes satin with an overskirt
of Pierce-Arrow Voile. She "carried a
boquet of American Underslung roses.
Mrs. Studebaker's going gown is a
1917 model, conservative lines. She
wears a top boot to harmonize with
it. Ex.
TAYLOR BLAKELY
Robert Blakely and Miss Charlotte
Taylor, both of Ogallah were married
at the M. E. parsonage, by Rev. W. R.
Woodward, yesterday forenoon. Mr.
and - Mrs.- Ross Blakely, of Ogallah,
accompanied them. All were on their
way to Denver and Colorado Springs,
for a few weeks stay after which they
will return to their homes at Ogallah.
Quinter Advocate.
The foregoing announcement reach
ed us too late for mentioning last
week, but we are pleased to join the
many Trego county friends in extend
ing congratulations and best wishes
to these young people. Mr. Blakely
is a successful young farmer, a mem
ber of the firm of Blakely Bros, who
operate a few miles southwest of this
city. Mrs. Blakely is a graduate of
Trego County High . School and has
been a capable teacher in the county
schools for the last two years. They
begin life together with excellent
prospects and their friends wish for
its continuance throughout their jour
ney of life.
NOTICE
The stock books of the Ogallah
Co-Operative hall company are now
open to subscriptions.
The Ogallah Co-Opera tive Hall Co.
17-St. - Norman Mapes, Secy.
Fourth of July Celebration in Wa-
. ' Keeney a Success. Tom McNeal
and A A. McAuliffe, speakers .
It was a complete success,, that big
Fourth of July celebration held in
Wa-Keeney this 'year. It was not a
celebration headed by any one man
or any. particular crowd, but a cele
bration of the people, by the people
and for the people. The weather con
ditions were ideal and the spirit of
celebration was right. The only ob
jectionable feature is that it came too
late : in " the week for the ' newspaper
man to give it a proper write-up in
his current issue. Vehicles and autos
commenced to arrive early in the
day and by the time the crowd had all
assembled it was estimated that there
were at least 800 autos and between
four, and five thousand people -in it.
The j crowd was large enough that " all
the concessions, the shows,- the. speak
ers and. the ball games had plenty of
patronage although they were all go
ing on at the same time.
The street parade, picture show -and
the 'band concerts ' -were the attrac
tions for the morning. . The parade
was. not large as it has been some
other years, but the quality was there,
several of the 'floats being very beau
tlfuily decorated as well as novel in
makeup. The picture show, "Woman
hood, The Glory of the Nation" is a
great show, working along the line
of preparedness and the part which
women" can and do play in doing their
"bit" for the good of the 'country.
AH the people who could possibly
get within hearing distance heard the
addresses by T. A. McNeal, of Top
eka, and A. A. McAuliffe, of Salina.
In opening his address Mr. McNeal
made a few humorous remarks which
captivated his audience and it was ho
trouble thereafter . for him to hold
their attention. He spoke of the won
derful -development of the state of
Kansas in the last forty years and
gave his hearers an idea of the
amount of wheat . which had been
grown in the state in that time. The
conditions which led this nation into
the present war and a tribute to
President Wilson was a patriotic part
of address. The recent actions of
the mob against the negros in East
St. Louis- was also condemned. He
declared that it was far from being
in accord with the Declaration of In
dependence and the constitution of
the United States for such things to
exist.. His utterances were "heartily
applauded by the audience.
The address of Mr. McAuliffe was
flavored with many thoughts of wit
icism and humor but was directed
more along the line of the work of the
Farmers' Union in this state and
nation. " He was . glad the dis
position of the business men and cit
izens of the town was. different now
than it was a few years ago. Then
they thought the intention of the
Farmers' Union and its stores was
to destroy other stores and the town
but now they realize that the inten
tions of the Union is to help build up
the community by-assisting the farm
er to get a better price for his pro
duce and thus have more money to
spend in the vicinity in which he
lives. . Mr. McAuliffe drew several
hearty applauses - from his hearers
on account of his patriotic utterances
and his references to President Wil
son. A double header base ball game
was played at the fair grounds, the
first game being between Collyer and
Hill City, It was a fast game and
required fourteen innings to decide
the score of 3 and 2 in favor of Hill
City. An unfortunate throw by 'the
pitcher at a critjVsl time lost the
game for Collyer. The Wa-Keeney
team then played the winners. This
was also a fast -game but it required
only the regular nine innings to de
cide it in favor of Wa-Keeney. The
score was also 3 and 2. The gate
receipts amounted to $369; $20.15 was
deducted for expenses and 10 per cent
of the balance was contributed to the
Red Cross fund. The remainder of
the money was divided among the
three teams.
We would like to devote more space
to this write-up but we can not do
it. However, we must not forgeVto
mention that a collection was taken
for. the Red Cross fund which amount
ed to $51.01 which has been turned
over to the local chapter. The people
of the county greatly enjoyed their
visit to this city and the public din
ner in the shade on the lawn of their
own beautiful court house park.
. 4- -
For Sale 4 tires and innertubes,
34x3 1-2, and Presto light tank. W.
A Olson, on old Cunningham place, 5
miles west of town.- Adv. 19 2t-
MARGARET
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Bonded
Insurance Farm , Loans
Wa-Keeney, Kansas -
(Register of Deeds of Trego County Eight Consecutive Years)
WHAT A WEDDING PRESENT
are yon going to give to the bride? There are things that are nice but
net lasting, and there are things that are lasting but not nice.- But
A NICE CLOCK OR SILVERWARE
- are both nice and lasting. Price Sl.OO and op
Engagement Rings, Wedding Rings, Diamond Rings. Come in and look
them over. " "
A. S. TREGER,
Wa-Keeney, Kansaa
A FRIEND TO. THE PEOPLE
IF there is any question in your
mind as to the price or quality of
any article you may need, go in and
see your home dealer. Talk it over
with him, heart to heart. State the
matter to him, just as you - under
stand it to be. Ask him any ques
tions you may wish to ask. - He will
gladly answer them, everyone. In
many instances, he can give informa
tion that will be of much value to
you. The man in the home store,
the true merchant and the true
merchant is the only one who is en
titled to your patronage the true
merchant is the man who strives to
render a service to every person who
eriters his place of business. His
highest aim is fully satisfied with each
and everv nurchase. Ttetrue mer
chant is a seeker after honeg va JB,q,
He is a friend to the people of his
community.. He stands between the
buyer and .the unscrupulous manu
facturer:" or ' merchandiser who is
seeking . to promote the sale -of im
pure goods or goods of inferior qual
ity. The true merchant makes a life
long study of his particular lines- of
merchandise, that he may be able
to protect the interests of the folks
who live in his community. He inves
tigates the claims of the manufac
turer or jobber before he puts the
goods in stock. He buys by sample.
He sees just what he is getting be
fore he buys it. And then, he de
mands that the goods delivered be
equal to the sample. It is very much
to the advantage of the buyer to be
on friendly terms with the home
merchant so he can get reliable mer
chandising information whenever he
desires it.
(Copyright, 1916.)
THE REAL COMMUNITY-BUILDER.
The Chautauqua is the champion of'
neighborhood life at it best.
The Chautauqua appeals to and for
the whole family. It pulls with fath
er and mother for the best interests
of the children. It glorifies home life
and is always safe, eane and conser
vative. The Chautauqua pays a hundred
fold in community betterment. In
boosting it we proclaim our faith in
all good things and we join the
forces of progress. It is the ally of
the home, the public school, the
church, the community club, the
Chamber of Commerce, the fraternal
order and every real boa in ess fac
tor in the town and country.
The Chautauqua is a community col
lege.. If education is profitable, if cul
ture is desirable, if morals pay, if
clean entertainment la preferred, if
progress beats stagnation, if our com
munity really cares for the choicest
things the times afford we must
boost the Chantauqua.
Train Dispatchers To Salina
The train dispatcher's office will be
moved to Salina from Ellis the first
of July, the "boys" expect to go
down there Sunday. The dispatcher's
office has been located at Ellis for a
long time and it will seem quite dif
ferent when it is taken away, but it
is said that a crew will probably be
moved here from Denver and. that will
help all right. The present dispatch
ers have a lot of friends in Ellis who
are sorry to . see them leave and we
beSeve they would sooner stay right
here than go to Salina. We all wish
them luck in their new, home. These
families can be recommended to the
good people of Salina. as being first
class. Ellis Headlight. ' '
SWIGGETT
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COMMENT
A solicitor for the Red Cross fund
called upon a lady the other day and
asked for a contribution. The lady
showed a weakness about complying
with the request. You know said the
solicitor that your son is liable to be
called out any time and that the
money is greatly needed to help take .
care of him and the many other young
men who are sent to the front. "I
know it" said the lady. "I already
have three sons in the service and ex
pect another to be called for any
time. If he can go, all right. I give
my sons .and I believe you and other
patriotic citizens should give .your
money to help take care of them. It's
only loyalty to the flag."
Jerry Tightwad was complaining
the other : day that there is always
someone going around - soliciting
money for something. He had just
been asked to contribute something
to the Red Cross fund when only
about last week he had given twenty
five cents-" iri to the 'war-fund.' "Bythia "
system of careful saving Jerry now
has an income of about three hundred
dollars a month but he seldom ever
gives more than a quarter to any
contribution and not that much to
many of them. When it i3 knocking to ""
be done Jorry is a first class hand, but
when it comes to givjng he is a quit
ter. Only the other day he was knock
ing because he could not take" some of
his money with him when he dies.
Inasmuch as the money is being
contributed willingly and liberally to
the Y. M. C. A. and the Red Cross
funds, it is to be hoped that it will be '
expended in a' wise, careful manner,
but there are always some grafters
around ready to swipe in a bunch of
easy coin.
While the war money is being ap
propriated and expended so freely,
and while we may not have liked the
disposition or the sayii.gs recently
worked off by Joseph L. Bristow we
can just is well recall the days of
graft and embalmed beef of the Spanish-American
war," and possibly think
there is something to what Joseph
has written.
"An ounce of prevention-is worth
a pound of cure." Likewise a little
caution now may prevent a big graft
which it will take a long investiga
tion to uncover after while. Likewise
it mayprevent the death of some of.
the boys at the front or in the camps.,
More of them died in the camps from
eating poor food and from poor camp
conditions during 1898-9 than were
kiled during the battles. v
In the meantime, if you have any
thing to contribute to either the Y.
M. C. A. war fund or the Red Cross
fund, and of course you have, give it .
to some solicitor whom you know or.
someone living in your county. Im-
post or solicitors are liable to be
around at any time.
The eastern cities and eastern ..
states were very strong on prepared
ness before the war started and were
perfectly willing to admit that they
considered the people of the western
states unpatriotic because they did
not waive their hats and yell for pre N
paredness However, when it comes to
furnishing men and money for the
good of the cause, the western states
are way ahead of their quota while
the eastern states and cities are show
ing a . lack of patriotism by lagging
behind and waiting for official action
to move them. .