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Mr. J.W. Bowlby received this morning for distribution five pairs of Chinese pheasants. They came from Pratt from the State Fish and Game Warden, who is endeavoring to introduce them into Kansas. The birds are on exhibition at the P.O. In a few days they will be turned loose in different places in the county and it is hoped that all will cooperate in helping to keep them unharmed. If unmolested they will increase rapidly and in a few years the country will be full of them. They are a fine game bird.
Mrs. V.M. Tilson gave a recital Tuesday evening to about seventy friends and relatives of her music pupils. Those taking part in the recital were Josie Wegerer, Lizzie Holder, Hazel Allen, Frank Loveless, Clifford Coburn, Ruth and Isabel Coburn, Harriet Minton, Hazel Currence, Beatrice Evans, Helen Riddle, Mrs. Sumner, Miss Kruger, Clara Sumner, Edith Hodge, Nona Good, Clara Ainsworth, Bessie Evans, Jessie Scott, Mrs. Tilson and Sybil Martin.
Ronald Good was quite seriously hurt Thursday. While playing ball he was accidentally struck on the forehead with the bat which cut a deep wound He was taken to the doctor and several stitches were taken. The plucky little fellow insisted on returning to school at once in order to not be counted absent.
Miss Stella Brake gave a birthday party Monday evening from 4 to 7 o'clock to celebrate her fifteenth birthday, and fifteen of her friends were entertained.
Dr. J.N. Hannaford sent a sample of Mount Vernon, Washington, oats to Mr. H.M. Thorp last week and it was on display in Mr. Thorp's office. The stalks measured over six feet.
A number of Marion men left Tuesday on a trip to the Pecos Valley. The party consisted of A.T. Remer, Henry Winkley, Josiah Good, Dal Rogers, Clyde Loveless and Will Ambrose.
Mrs. Helen Miesse and children leave Sunday for Chickasha, Okla., where they will spend the winter with Mrs. Miesse's sister, Mrs. J.T. Dickerson.
Wonder what those young people thought they were doing when they broke into the Morning Star school house and rang the bell Wednesday night. Did they know they were house-breaking, or didn't they care? Perhaps they would care if they had been caught at it.
Ash-Riggs
On Wednesday, Sept. 26th, at high noon, Mr. Carl Ash and Miss Edith Riggs were united in marriage at Shady Nook stock farm, the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Riggs, Rev. W.M. Berkeley, of Marion, officiating.
The ring ceremony was used.
The wedding guests included about eighty-five relatives and friends.
A bridal bower was formed in one corner of the parlor of ferns and carnations.
Preceding the entrance of the bridal party, the wedding march was successfully rendered by Mrs. G.F. Collett, of Elk.
The bride wore a beautiful gown of white silk and a necklace of pearls and carried a bouquet of bridal roses.
The groom wore the conventional black.
After the congratulations, a bountiful dinner was served.
The bride received many beautiful and valuable presents.
After dinner, the bride cut the wedding cake and gave it to her friends to dream on.
An Attendant
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Mrs. Ainsworth has had a cement sidewalk put down in front of her place on the hill. Jerry Forney did the work.
Having had years of experience in both vocal and instrumental music, I shall be glad to give lessons at my home. Mrs. W.O. Hannaford. — adv
School commenced Monday at the Grapes school house with an enrollment of fourteen pupils.
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The following recipe is taken from this issue's "Woman's Corner" by Mrs. Homer Hoch:
Chow Chow
Chop 1 peck green tomatoes, 1/2 peck ripe tomatoes, 6 onions, 3 small heads of cabbage, 1 dozen green peppers (seeds removed), 3 red peppers (seeds removed). Sprinkle with salt and put in a course bag. Drain overnight. In the morning put in a porcelain-lined kettle with 2 pounds of brown sugar, 1/2 teacup grated horseradish, 1 tablespoon each of black pepper, mustard, whole white mustard seed, mace and celery seed. Cover with cider vinegar, and boil till clear. Seal up in jars.
Mrs. Josiah Good
