The Edina Sentinel from Edina, Missouri (2024)

JULY 19, 1917. BEE RIDGE. N. S. Whiteaker called Mrs.

Otis Campbell Tuesday noon. Miss Blanch Atkinson of Hutchinson, is visiting with relatives on Bee Ridge. Mrs. Nettie Dod is expecting brother and his wife Friday, who missionaries in Siam. Anna Baker, spent Monday ternoon and night with her Mary Belle Whiteaker.

Dr. Fritz Hunziker of Kirksville spent a part 'of last week with and Mrs. Cliff Haselwood. Miss Catherine Marquess of spent a few days last week with friend, Miss Evangeline Gillaspy. The following was taken from Highland Park.

Press, a writing memory of Mrs. Frances Thorn, Mrs. Mike Wavrick returned to home in' Quincy last week spending a few weeks with Mr. Mrs. R.

H. Smith. Charles Magee began work for McKenzie Monday after having been confined to his home with measles since, Tuesday. Claud Holt delivered a ewe at City Tuesday which weighed pounds. The receipts were invested in two fine spring lambs.

The Redpath-Vawter system has splendid program scheduled for Edina chautauqua, beginning nesday, July 25. Plan to attend of the excellent. numbers. A large crowd attended preaching services at Bee Ridge Sunday morning, the services being one especially for fathers, and was very interesting to all present. In the evening Rev.

D. F. Stiles was to talk on the Cross movement, but the threatening cloud prevented the completion of and the congregation was dismissed. whose death was mentioned in the sue of two weeks ago. "Mrs.

Thorn died on Wednesday, June 27, at 1:30 o'clock p. m. and the funeral vice was held at the family residence at 10:80 o'clock a. m. on Friday, June 29.

The service was conducted' by the Reverend Doctor of Trinity Church, of which, church Mrs. Thorn was a devout communicant 'and of which Mr. Thorn junior warden. During the service "Abide With Me" and "Peace, Perfect Peace" were beautifully sung Mrs. George R.

Nichols, an friend. Soon after the conclusion the services Mr. Thorn and his son, Ralph, who is in business in Chanute, Kan. left with the body for Springfield, where the interment was made on Saturday afternoon, the Rev. John- McGann, rector of Christ Church, Springfield, officiating.

The floral offerings of friends were very beautiful and every detail of the services was carefully planned and exactly carried "out. Mr. and Mrs. Thorn were married in 1892 and came Highland Park to live in 1893. During all the years of her residence here Mrs.

Thorn was conspicuous social circles by reason of her rare charm and distinction of her presence, her kindness of heart and cheerfulness of manner, her keen sense of humor and her abundant hospitality, She was a typical New England woman, notwithstanding her long residence in the middle west. Her birthplace was Willington, and her father, Orrin Holt, who came of distinguished English ancestry, was successively amember the General Assembly and the senate of the state of Connectient, of the congress of the United States. Mrs. Thorn was a daughter the American Revolution, and many memories of the local chapter attended her funeral." Among many letters received since her death, one writes: "Her friendship and mine covering a period of fifteen years a great joy to me. I found her a genuine friend, so helpful and inspiring, such a high type of refinement and mentality, and exquisite woman." NEWARK.

Mrs. L. C. Strock has been on the sick list for several days. William Kelley and family visited at Medley Chilton's Sunday afternoon.

Rev. C. E. Griswold filled 1 his regular appointments here Saturday and Sunday. Mrs.

Bettie Greenley of Plevna is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Lucretia McCracken. Medley Chilton and son, Melvin, and Harry Kelley were LaBelle visitors Monday. The Red Cross meeting of this week will be held at the Presbyterian Church Thursday afternoon. R.

B. Sanford and family and Miss Carrie Downing attended. Presbyterian services in LaBelle Sunday. The Edina chapter of the Red Cross will hold services at the Christian THE EDINA Fred Spees and Miss Lola May Myers surprised their many friends last Wednesday by going to LaBelle and being married. They were accompanied by Earl Moore and Miss Ruby Myers and they went to the home of Rev, G.

C. Kell and asked him to perform the ceremony. Brother Kell was the beloved- pastor of the Baptist Church here for years, and our young people don't him now. This time he left his bed where he had been confined for eral weeks and lovingly said the words that made the happy couple man and wife. That evening Mr.

and Mrs. Spees left for Keokuk, where they visited until the end of the week. Sunday they were at home to their many friends here and a dinner was given at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Myers.

A number of friends and relatives attended and rejoiced. with them. The bride is beautiful and charming, and numbers her friends by her acquaintances, while the groom is one of our young men of whom the community is proud. He has taught some very successful terms of school and farms quite extensively. May a share of life's every joy and blessing be theirs, MT.

SALEM. Hope you will enjoy the chautauqua. Don't forget to attend the chautauqua, July 25 to 314 Arthur Hamilton and family ed relatives in this vicinity one last week. Miss Ruth Morrey of Shiloh ty is visiting this week at the of Rolla Rouner and Joe Minor. Mr.

and Mrs. Brady Greenley ited Sunday. at the home of Greenley's parents, T. Hudson, Edina. Mrs.

John Hudson and sister, Janie Smith, spent Wednesday of week at the home of Wilbur Vanosdol in Plevna. Mrs. Addison Smith and daughter, Mrs. Harry Hutton, and children ited Wednesday of last week at home of Tivy Ahern. Beverly Minor and family, Mr.

Mrs. Poor and Hal Rouner and ily dined at the Rolla Rouner home after. church srevices Sunday. Rev. Jesse Horton, Joe Minor.

family and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Minor dined at the home of Lewis Minor: Sunday after church services. Mr. and Mrs.

Elzie Fulton two sons, Homer and Raymond, "Grandma" Powell motored to Quinmorning and spent the with Mrs. Fulton's sister, Mrs. Mont Mayfield, and family, They returned home in the evening. The Bible study was well attended Saturday night. Reverend Horton a splendid instructor.

His subject for Sunday morning is, "There Death in the Pot," II Kings Sunday night, "Is Your Heart Right With God Psalm 78:87. Professor and Mrs. Marks and son, Frederick, and Miss Mollie Smith of LaGrange and Mr. and Mrs. Ochsner of near LaBelle were guests at the T.

S. Smith home Saturday and attended services here Sunday morning and spent the day at the John Hudson home. Mrs. Marks was Miss Edith Smith and Mrs. Ochsner was Miss Edna Smith.

They used to live near here when they were small and were schoolmates of the writer. It was a treat for their friends to meet with them once more, after an absence of several years. Mrs. Ed Anderson and Mrs. WaltSlaughter entertained their Sunschool classes Sunday at the home of Ed Anderson.

Those from Mrs. Slaughter's class were: MisLilah Slaughter, Iva Fulton, Maurine Minor, Mary Rouner and Anna Mae Smithy, and one visitor, Ruth Morrey; Messrs. Ollie McKenzie, Will and John Knauer, Ral, Lonnie Fred Marquette, Noble Rouner, Willis and Chester Slaughter, Archie Jones and Tom Smith. Those from Anderson's class were: Misses Leona Luckett, Rachel Akins, Allie Hayden, Sylvia Mason, Ula Dingle, Maudie Howerton and Evene Pence; Messrs. Miller and Lee Roy McCloskey.

Two more boys came in afternoon, Ernest Culler and Clark Parson, The afternoon was spent in social conversation, singing playing games. In the evening cream and cake were served. All a merry time and a nice dinner. a late hour they departed for their homes thanking their teachers for kind hospitality, COUNTY CORNER. Otto West is visiting Clem Myers this week.

J. H. Hilbert and daughter, Miss Elvessa, were Newark visitors Saturday. Charley Adams returned Saturday from Kansas, where he had been working. Mr.

and Mrs. Dias Nelson called SENTINEL. Church next Saturday evening, Everyone is cordially invited. on after- Mrs. James Minor, has returned home after an extended visit with her sister, Mrs.

Lucretia McCracken. J. L. Huse has been cutting some tine clover hay. Timothy is also excellent in some fields in this section.

her are Zelno Byers recently fell from the hay mow on the G. B. Barrows place and is suffering from some severe af- cuts and bruises. cousin, Mr. and Mrs.

William White of LaBelle visited the latter's mother, Mrs. Mr. Mary Swango, from Friday evening until Sunday evening. Mrs. R.

N. Barnes has a letter Edina from her brother, Roland McKenzie, her who lives near Corpus Christi, stating they are having the worst the drought in many years, in Carl Simpson and family of near Edina, were Sunday guests at the J. her A. Whitbread home. Their little after daughter, Helen Burke, spent all of and week with the Whitbreads.

Mrs. J. L. Keethler and her little S. daughter, Florence, returned last week from their visit with Mrs.

C. the A. Knight of Tec*mseh, Okla. Mrs. Minnie Bohon and little daughter, Lella, of LaBelle also returned home.

Knox 265 A nice shower came Sunday night and good rains fell all around 115 Monday and the clouds look promising for us today. Every thing looks a much better than at this time last the year. Wedsome Miss Winnie Porter of Los Angeles, is visiting her old homes friends and relatives here. She came back with Mrs. Antrim of Ewing and Mrs.

Hall of Steffenville, who spent the winter in California. Mrs. George Porter, an aged and Red highly respected lady, was buried at the Newark cemetery Friday afterit noon. Mrs. Porter was a widow and had been in very poor' health for is- some time.

She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Edgar Seaman and Mrs. Joe Grandstaff, besides a host of other relatives and friends. serMr. and Mrs.

Walter Lear and Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Huse visited Mr.

and Mrs. Lize Simpson of Knox City Sunday, Mrs. Simpson was feeling better than for some time and sat up much of the day and enjoyed is her dinner with the others. This dear little woman whom we all love has been a sufferer for many months. by Pearl Steffen was home a part of old last week and "rode the Masonic of goat" Wednesday night.

Pearl said they had goats in Arkansas, but. he thought they might be harder to ride. He also said the crops through here look the best of any he has seen. His run as mail clerk is between Kansas City and Siloam Springs, Ark. At the business meeting of the Baptist Church Saturday, Mrs.

J. J. Smith, Mrs. Lucretia McCracken, is Mr. and Mrs.

W. A. Hendren, G. S. Minor and Foster Mesmer were chosen delegates to the seventy-secin ond annual meeting of the Wyaconda Baptist Association, which will be held at Mt.

Olivet Church in Lewis tle County August 22 and 23. We trust that none will miss an opportunity to. read the editorials in this week's Christian Herald. Many little papers may fear to be so plain and outspoken, but a paper with the circulation and reputation the Herald has, makes us know that some vet have back bones. Last week we read of a young man being locked up for making a statement we see in black and white in the Herald this week.

"If you want to talk to John MeEntire go to the phone" just any older time. If for nothing else, you can day discuss "the cost of high living" as no one is better posted than our first class groceryman. The butter, eggs, ses cream, chickens, that come in from the surrounding country make us think Newark and vicinity are doing much to help win the war. And Newark pays the prices, 50 you and needn't phone elsewhere. The Redpath-Vawter, chautauqua Mrs.

will be at Edina July 25 to 31, and will not disappoint you if you are looking for real entertainment and mental food. Kryl will be there with his band, Judge Ben Lindsey of juvenile court fame, Doctor Sperry, a 50- cial reformer, Sarah Tyson Rorer, of the whom we hear much regarding home problems, and many others of national and even world fame will be there. and So have your "Tin Lizzie" in run- ice order. had ning lAt Mrs. Georgie Holt and daughter, Jole, entertained Monday in honor of their Mrs.

Bettie Balthrope of Edina. Those present were: Mrs. Bettie Balthrope, Mrs. Lizzie Morris, Mrs. Bettie Greenley, Mrs.

Locretia MeCracken, Mrs. Maggie Minor and this Mrs. Bettie Holmes. Mrs. Holt made the seventh old lady in the company whose combined ages totaled 540 years! Miss Jole Holt was assisted by Miss.

Anna Pierce in entertaining and a most enjoyable time is from reported, May they all see many more such happy gatherings. on Ed Coe's family near Shelbyville Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Janney and daughter, Miss Evelyn, spent Sunday afternoon at Worley Nelson's.

Ray Buswell and family visited with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hettinger near Sweet Oak Church Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Corbin and and Mrs.

Arch Plunkett visited with James Hustead and family Sunday. Mrs. Sallie Vanskike, a very old lady, died at her home near Newark Sunday afternoon and was buried st Shiloh the day following. Mrs. George Porter died Friday at the home of her brother, James MeReynolds, near Colony and was buried near Newark.

Saturday 3 bra ROCK CREEK We are having a nice rain at this writing. Willie Bishop and family visited Sunday at Sidney Baker's. Mrs. Reeson Dudgeon's father, Mr. Elzea, is visiting her now.

Those reported on the sick list a are Mrs. Sidney Baker and Ray Long. Mae Golden of Mexico, spent part of last week with her uncle, Ole Golden. Reeson Dudgeon and family spent Sunday afternoon with relatives in Hurdland. Mr.

and Mrs. Alex Long visited Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. Lee Golden. Beulah and Grace Baker visited Monday with their sister, Mrs. Ona Wickham.

Several from around here attended the ice cream supper at Locust Hill Saturday night. Marie Golden, Ralph Vaughn, John Gibler and Velma Golden attended the show at Edina Sunday, night. Ralph Vaughn visited Sunday at Alpha Golden's, returning to Norborne, Sunday night, but will return home again soon. Sunday visitors at George Shumate's were Mr. and Mrs.

James Ballinger, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Wickham, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hall and James Hannah and family, Dow Morrey and family and Ruth Morrey, Mary Rouner, Floyd Woodco*ck, John Gibler and George Shumate and family called at the home of Alpha Golden Wednesday night of last week.

Dow Morrey and family and Leslie Golden, Mr. and Mrs. Johnie Campbell, Alex Campbell and family and Davie Campbell and family visited Sunday with Mrs. Fannie Campbell and son, Glen. Rev.

and Mrs. J. T. Mitchell and daughter, Sylvia, motored to the home of Alpha Golden Friday evening and Mrs. Golden and daughter, Marguerite, accompanied them home, and motored to Kirksville Saturday morning, returning home Sunday evening.

Time for Action. One evening the young minister, who had seemed rather attracted by "Big Sister" Grace was dining with the family. "Little Sister" was talking when the visitor was about to ask the blessing. Turning to the child he said in a tone of mild reproof: "Laura, I am going to ask "Well, it's about time," answered little sister in an equally reproving tone. "We've been expecting you to do it for a year and she has too." Farmers Attention REDUCED PRICES on FRESH MEATS for threshing and harvesting.

Boiling Beef, per lb Roast Beef, per 15c Steak, per lb. 20c We will try and have fresh fish every Friday, Krueger, Sandknop Co. Edina, Mo. 144. IP THE PEOPLE KNEW The Merits of the Texas Wonder they would never suffer with Kidney, Bladder or Rheumatic troubles.

Small bottie, two months treatment, by Druggist or mail send for sworn testimonials and other information free, Dr. E. W. Hall, Sole Manufacturer, 2026 Olive St. Louis, Mo.

126-78 PAGE 5. VICTOR It la said that Elate Baker has made more records for the has any other individual of thie fact, it la Vieter cortale people records, especially the el the that than her sweetened countless homes. enss heart songs, have gladdened and sympathetic Miss Baker's beautiful contraite voice, rich quality, to just the kind that touches the human heart and In gives the old songs of other days an added beauty. WIDE RANGE VOICE Disie Baker in thoroughbred She bora in American parentage, and has done all her studying the her musical career as a choir girl in elphia. Tier voice here.

attracted began anYork attention and upon the vide of friende her for Since people sent her to New has been laverite. her very inte she a Her veice is one of those rare that enables Its to sing a wide number of reles dad mule el every known school. has the Don't Forget the time, and Don't Fail to see the 8 REEL FEATURE entitled God's Country and The Woman Showing at the Dome Theatre Friday and Saturday. July 27 and 28 "God's Country and The Woman," Special Vitagraph Blue Ribbon Feature, from the book by James Oliver Curwood, is a story of the Canadian Northwest, of the woman who loves and of the men who live wild and shoot true. The feature of this picture is the famous Siberian dog teams.

It is a picture of the big snows wonderfully filmed, with an excellent cast headed by William Duncan, George Holt and Nell Shipman, and directed by the masterly producer, Rollin S. Sturgeon. ADMISSION 15 AND 25 CENTS. to, of and of was such This Firm Needs the Business -says a merchant, use newspaper advertising as regularly and for the same reason as we. open the store every morning.

We need the business. Although we have been in business sixteen years, it is only during the last five years, since we begun to use the paper, that we have made any money worth talking about. Before that, our selling costs ate up too much of the profit." It Is Suggestive. "We used to think we were real salesmen when we kept our volume of business up to the last year's figures. Now, we.

know our store was nothing but a convenience for farmers. At your suggestion, about two years ago, we began to use newspaper space to suggest purchases to our customers, and since then we have nearly doubled both our stock and our business. "We realize now more than ever the many seeming difficulties that so many dealers face when they consider using newspaper space, but we also know that most of these are difficulties only in seeming. They soon disappear before an earnest, persistent effort to make good use of this really cheap method of selling We will be pleased to aid. The Sentinel.

after No paper crowded on anyone- and so The paper that is on the square, good paper every week" sin the the paper for you and your family Sentinel's policy. canal, to read- -the Sentinel..

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