17 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
Narka News
Location
Narka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1915
Page
1
Readable text promotes Tinker Toys Dominoes and Checkers as constructive play for children. Emphasizes learning to build and think, contrasting with destructive behavior, mentioning a 50 cent price in places.
James Whitcomb Riley offers a Christmas lyric celebrating joy and laughter joined with pathos. The poem urges singing for the voiceless the deaf and the sightless, weaving cheer with a tender undertone of compassion.
A business change occurred when the Orr Restaurant sold to W T Hudson who took possession at once. Mr. Orr plans to move to Valparaiso Nebraska to start a new venture. Hudson, well known in Albion township, is wished success. Ralph Johnson of Salina visited Rev. and Mrs. J F Johnson last Thursday.
Notice to taxpayers warns penalties for unpaid taxes to be added next Tuesday and urges payments at The State Bank of Narka.
Mr and Mrs KE L Thomas entertained their Sunday School class on a Wednesday evening. Emma Brosh played piano as they sang. After a short business meeting lunch was served by Mrs Thomas assisted by Miss Brosh and Mrs Koontz. Sixteen attended due to bad weather.
The M. E. Church notes a Christmas sermon next Sunday at 11 a.m. The Sunday school cantata could not be held due to lost programs, but a tree and gift gathering are planned. An entertainment is set for December 24 at 8 p.m. The Gospel Team receives continued support and cooperation from the congregation. League lesson discussions impressed a large audience under Mrs. leadership.
Leader Robi Bever calls neighbors to attend a local meeting at the church around the corner. J. F. Johnson, pastor, extends a welcome to all residents and notes the open invitation to participate.
The note recalls a cheerful Sabbath at Ma hasska and a good day at Narka with a lively morning ladies quartette and an evening male chorus. It praises uplifting music for preparing the soul and invites attendance next time. Brother B H Speer was absent ill and Roy Hunt's social with his Sunday school class shows active church life.
Catherine A Dovel born Rockingham Virginia September 16 1827 died at home near Munden Kansas December 6 1915 aged 88 years 2 months 22 days. She married St Clair Dovel June 30 1850 and had nine children six survive. The family moved from Nemaha Nebraska to Republic County in 1883 and resided there. She joined the Church of the Brethren in 1854 and remained loyal. Funeral at home Wednesday 11 am conducted by Ed E D Stewart. Interment Ida Cemetery beside her husband May 15 1911.
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