100 years ago

april 2, 1909

Boys Corn Contest

The boys’ contest work in Kansas is a wonderful influence in the improvement of our corn and of all the farming interests. The Marion County boys must be a big part of the 10,000 Kansas boys in this work. The Institute announces the following:

B. CLASS—Boys, 10 to 15 years of age. Each boy to plant one quart of pure bred corn, to exhibit 10 ears at the Institute next fall. Corn will be furnished free by the committee.

A. CLASS—Boys from 15 to 21. Each boy to plant 12 ears of pure bred corn, to exhibit at the Institute, 10 ears of corn. Boys secure their own corn or may get it from the committee at cost, about 25 cents for 12 ears.

We want 200 boys in Marion County to join this contest. Any boy who decides to join must send his name, age and address to Jacob H. Siebert, Marion, Kansas, on or before April 20, 1909. Corn will be given out from Powers & Evans Land Office on Saturday afternoon, April 3rd and 10th, and on other days between these dates from 2 to 4 p.m.

Les Gitanos Club

Les Gitanos Club was delightfully entertained with a violet tea Friday evening at the residence of Mrs. Eli Good, 3rd and North streets.

The artistic Good home was a dainty setting for the prettily gowned women, the subdued lights casting an indescribable softness overall which enhanced the already tastily decorated rooms.

There were twelve seated at the magnificent highly polished table, dotted here and there with beautiful doilies, in the center of which was an elaborate cluster of purple and white hyacinths encircled with violets and smilax.

The favors were bunches of violets tied with violet ribbon.

Five delicious courses were served.

After tea, the guests played Pit, Hearts and Old Maid. This afforded great merriment and ended with Mrs. A.H. Wheeler winning the prize, a pair of hosiery embroidered in violets.

The invited guests were Mrs. Geo. Shearer and Mrs. Chas. Thompson.

The Grand

The Men’s Department of The Grand advertised the following in men’s clothing in this issue: Fancy green and brown suits, $11.00; Green stripe, new shade, $15; Tan stripe, with fancy cuff and peg pants, $16.50; Green stripe, with fancy cuff and peg pants, $18.00; Fancy stripe with fancy cuff and peg pants, $20.00; A stout suit for the big man, $18.00; A long suit for the long man, $18.00.

Listed under boys’ clothing is the following: knickerbocker pants, $6.50; Fancy Brown, with knickerbocker pants $7.50; Fancy Tan, with knickerbocker pants, $3.75; Black with knickerbocker pants, $3.50.

Don’t bother to make the boy a wash suit. We have any style or color you would like at 50c to $1.50.

Buy yourself a pair of Fitz overalls.

The western approach on the south side of the stone arch bridge is being rebuilt; work was begun Monday. When the work is finished, it will be a fine concrete job with iron railing.

The first of the week E. Baxter was appointed military storekeeper for the National Guard located at Topeka. The appointment comes from the Adjutant General. We are glad to hear of his good appointment.

A short time ago, Herbert M. Thorp purchased of his father, H.M. Thorp, the old home residence on the hill and will erect a new home soon.

The brick building formerly used as a harness shop by J.P. Reed has been purchased by W.C. Mayes and will be occupied as a feed store. The store room occupied by Mr. Mayes, belonging to V.E. Healea & Co., is being fitted up for an automobile room being established by Ben Hirschler of Hillsboro.

George Hauser has begun extensive improvements on his hill property. He is getting ready to put in a furnace, make additions and replace the brick walk with cement.

Several streets in the east part of town are being graded this week. A traction engine is the power used.

The room for Hargett’s new bakery is nearing completion and the boys are already wishing he would have a pie opening.