16 May 1919
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Newspaper
Narka News
Location
Narka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1919
Page
1
A compilation of small notices from Narka and surrounding areas lists Freeman’s in Fairbury as offering new kitchen cabinets and details various personal visits and trips. The long obituary notes the death of Edward S. Smith from Agenda Kansas with family tributes.
A note of gratitude from Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Whitney and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Whitney thanks friends and neighbors for their kind assistance following the loss of their mother and grandmother.
Classified notice offers 240 acres pasture near Narka at 55 per acre with water and shade and possible possession this year. Town news recounts Republic City serviceman John Nitcher on furlough from France after heavy injuries, long hospital stay ahead and bone graft hopes.
Norway took top honors at the Republic County Track Meet held in Belleville with Agenda placing second and Scandia third. Frank Anderson led Agenda by winning four firsts in shot put and discus and taking second in the standing broad jump. Charles Douprik Coda Pentico and Herbert Bradley were other event winners as Agenda faced a strong field and hopes to repeat next year.
Mrs. T. W. Allison entertained Kansas women living near Milaca on Tuesday April 29. Guests enjoyed victrola selections and a two course luncheon. A group snap was taken in the yard before departure. Several attendees could not be there.
Belleville residents welcome Miss Collins who will coordinate a kindergarten winner program for ages four and under. She trained at Nebraska University and Chicago and is trusted to guide the effort successfully. The piece notes good roads as a solid investment, citing freight delays on railroads and the profitability of interstate motor express services over long distances with trucks.
A mixed page item lists several real estate transfers filed with the Register of Deeds including parcels in Sec. 6 7 8 and 9 T4 R? with amounts 11 700 00 2 650 00 11 509 00 1 090 00 1 000 09 280 05 500 00 1 000 00 5 609 00 The notices include administrator Rachel Thomas estate probate in the County of Republic Kansas with letters granted May 14 1919 and a one year claims period and two year bar with Ed Thomas administrator named Henry H Vince as witness.
Republic County exceeded its Victory Liberty Loan quota by 18850 as subscriptions totaled 349359 on a 330500 goal. Banks across the county reported varied oversubscriptions led by Belleville and Courtland institutions, reflecting 100 percent wartime loyalty.
Mr and Mrs Jess Stokesbury dined with Mr and Mrs Henry Thaller Tuesday of last week. Mrs Fred Fett is on the sick list. Mrs H Thaller and children and Joe and Mary Howard were Fairbury visitors Saturday afternoon. Miss Gladys Metzger took the 8th grade exam at Reynolds last Thursday. Miss Hazel Gregory visited her sister Mrs Carl Dragoo and gon Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Jess Stokesbury went to Aurora Neb last Wednesday to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Carl Drageoe had supper with Mr and Mrs Lee Dragone last Thursday. Miss Edith Shortridge spent the weekend with her parents. Misses Velda Freeman Myrtle Coonrod and Cora Priefert visited Jessie Bachelor's school Friday afternoon. Newton Gregory, who had been working for A Bishop near Thompson, was injured Saturday when thrown from the disc and cut himself badly. he was taken to Ammerman who gave five stitches. He is recovering.
F A Sorick of Narka advertises a fire adjustment sale at his store after the recent Narka fire. The sale starts this Friday and runs for one week.
On May 3 1919 Harrison Sholl of Hubbell Neb and Emma Bocker of Crete were married at the brides parents home in Crete The couple will reside in Beatrice and will be at home to friends after May 15th The Standard extends congratulations.
Miss Anna Proft assists Mrs. Melik Baxa with housework while Jefferson Center closes last Friday. Pupils and teacher staged an afternoon program. Mae and Cora Anderson visited A P Goppert near Concordia. Bavo's new residence soon to be completed with M Chesney of Belleville plastering. M M Havel and family visited Ed Valek. Wesley Kolman, recently returned from France to near Cuba. Baxnard family visited Prost family. Elmer Riddlebarger's son Audery arrived in the United States.
The Blade urges Concordia telephone users to scrutinize a proposed rate increase ahead of a State Utility Commission hearing in Concordia on May 20. The Telescope calls for careful examination to ensure any raise is justified and warns that postwar price declines may make attempts to raise rates excessive.
Belleville hosted a county track meet at the Fair Grounds drawing a strong crowd from Belleville and nearby towns. Six schools competed with Scandia and Belleville sharing top honors as events such as 100 and 220 yards, high jump, shot put, discus, and relays produced scattered wins for Norway Agenda Scandia Belleville Republic Courtland and others. The Belleville tennis cup remains with Belleville High School.
Mr and Mrs J L Kasper and family spent Wednesday evening with Joe Marsiek. George Cosand family Rev Boddy visited Hubbell Wednesday afternoon. Almira Hardenberger stayed with aunt Mrs W D Puc kett. Velda Leona Hare visited Alexandria with Charles Tuma and daughter Mrs Joe Mamec who is ill. Mrs Jim Fiser stayed with sister Mrs Joe Memec. Ruth Sehecke visiting John Hudson home. Used Refrigerators at Freeman's New Rage Xa Présmin's Fairbury.
An invitation from Republic County leaders calls a county wide meeting at Belleville Court House on Monday May 19 at 8:00 PM. Township trustees and town mayors will discuss plans, form committees, and set a homecoming date for soldiers returning from France or en route home.
Concordia gains a single daily newspaper as the Daily Blade becomes the only daily in town. Local merchants sign an agreement not to support another daily for five years, consolidating the market and curbing competition.
Mrs Silas Green near Republic sold ninety dozen eggs for 34 20 a record price at a local store. A counter tally by Mr Jonesey marked it the largest single sale in his mercantile career. A week earlier she sold thirty dozen eggs.
Earl Akers narrates a humorous incident at the Kansas Reserve Bank where a new employee asks for a check book that folds in the middle, replacing the old classified style line about piano sales.
Lester E Williams a wealthy farmer with large land holdings on Scotch Plains sold his home place south of Rydal this week a well improved quarter section for 20000 or 12 per acre Harry Robbenhouse purchased the property.
Twelve miles of brick or concrete 18 foot road to extend from Abilene to Chapman on the Golden Belt were approved by the county commissioners. A dubious solicitor travels the land selling war history pictures and soliciting advance payment. DowntoWs notes a Kansas Good Roads meeting with J Fansler named for a state post and a Kansas City road effort. A carload of Carthas marble was unloaded and workers at a veterans’ project referenced.
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