100 years ago

january 28, 1909

Makes Raid At Durham

Last Saturday evening up in Durham in the rear of Lee Moore’s blacksmith shop a dozen or more fellows had gathered to have a great time, to enjoy a “flow of spirits” of the two per cent brand. But “two per cent” was considered mighty poor stuff and while they were in the midst of their revelry and a case of sure enough beer, in walked Undersheriff Tom Armstrong.

Tom never happened in at a festival when he was less welcome than this one in progress in Lee Moore’s blacksmith shop. Consternation ruled. But it was no use, the jig was up; Moore and the boys were caught with the goods. Tom proceeded to take the names of “those present” and told everyone to be at the office of Justice Jones in a very short time. One of the boys proceeded to get funny—refused to give his name, etc., but the sight of handcuffs melted him as quickly as a handful of snow on a hot stove. He was the first one there. But Moore spared his friends; he plead guilty to three counts and the court gave him thirty days in jail and $100 and costs, which means about $160 besides the jail sentence. Three cases of beer, two hundred empties and a “Retail Malt Liquor Dealer’s license were captured and brought to Marion and Moore started in on his thirty day sentence. The stuff seized also is under lock and key.

Score a record breaker for Undersheriff Armstrong—nine hours from start to finish. A good clean job.

Successful Association Meet

The Marion County Farmers’ and Stockmen’s Institute Association met in Marion Monday and Tuesday. The days were given over to discussions of subjects of vital interest to the farmer.

The exhibits included pounds of butter, pies, cake, and bread. Results were as follows:

Butter: Mrs. Sam Noll, first; Mrs. John Roe, second; Mrs. J.D. Adams, third.

Bread: Mrs. J.D. Adams, first; Mrs. B.B. Reimer, second; Mrs. J.F. Whaley, third.

Pie: Mrs. N.J. Schlingloff, first; Mrs. John Roe, second; Mrs. J.D. Adams, third.

Cake: Miss Winnie Powers, first: Miss Libbie Clark, second. Third place could not be decided. A prize was given to each party having an exhibit.

The corn exhibit was not very extensive, but it was a start and corn, a high standard. Prizes were won by two ten-year-olds. Master Clarence Zigler was first and Master Wells McClarey, second.

W.W. Loveless Passes Away

Although not surprised, the community was saddened Wednesday morning to hear of the death of Mr. W.W. Loveless which occurred at 4 o’clock that morning. The last three days and up to an hour of his death, he was a great sufferer.

Mr. Loveless had been associated with the business interests of Marion for over a quarter of a century, and a life-long member of the Baptist church. He was always a champion of the best things in life and when a man of his standing and ability passes away the loss is felt in the community. For some years Mr. Loveless had been president of the Marion State bank. About twenty-five years ago he came from western Kansas and established a general store, later the firm was Loveless & Sacket, which continued until about six years ago. Since then the firm has been known as W.W. Loveless & Sons.

The funeral services will be conducted at the Baptist church by the pastor, Rev. Grant Ward, at 2 o’clock Friday. At the close of the service the Masonic lodge will take charge.

The community recognizes it has lost one of its best citizens and extends its sympathy to the bereaved family.

The basket ball game played at the rink last Friday night between the Chase county boys and the Marion high school team was very much one sided. The scores soon began to be made and ended in thirty-seven to eight in favor of Marion. The Cottonwood boys are fine fellows, but they employed more football tactics than is usually allowed in basket ball. The Marion boys are quicker and lighter on their feet and seldom failed to work the ball over to their goal when they started and did some fine goal throwing.

E.W. Hoch left the first of the week on a lecture trip, his first engagement being at Ashland, Kentucky on Tuesday evening.

The first robin of the season arrived Tuesday morning. At Least he was here when we arrived.

There’s a first class new cook at the Silver Moon Café, and this popular eating house makes a specialty of Sunday dinners.

The Silver Moon Café

Popular Price, 25cents

A.J. Yost, Proprietor.

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