Wednesday of last week A. P. Lesperance took over the dray and transfer business of F. R. Johnson and is now serving the people of this community with work of this nature. “Prince,” as he is familiarly known to Stockton folks, is not new at the game. He operated a dray line here some years ago and made good. He said the business keeps him busy and asks those who need transfer work for a share of their business.

Verle Adams, Arnold Shupp, and Chase A. Hilgers, all living near Plainville, were arrested the past week on an alleged charge of stealing wheat. The wheat, about 600 bushels, was the property of A. G. Schneider of the Webster country. Mr. Schneider discovered the loss of the wheat on Tuesday morning of last week when he saw fresh tracks of a truck. Mr. Schneider investigated and took up the trail, which led to Plainville. Upon further investigation, he found that the wheat had been brought to Plainville and sold to a local dealer. An inquiry disclosed the names of the young men. Young Adams immediately left the country but was soon apprehended at Omaha by Sheriff Gilbert. He was returned and, unable to furnish a bond of $2,000.00, was committed to jail. His preliminary is next Thursday. Shupp and Hilgers gave bond for $500.00, and their court date was held on Tuesday.

About 50 businessmen met in the assembly room of the courthouse to attend the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. Many good things were brought before that body, one of the important measures being a communication from the Junction City Chamber of Commerce relative to the west securing the appointment of a western man to the interstate commission. There has been considerable agitation for several months past as to the interstate commerce commission, who have control of freight rates. The commission is composed of members in remote sections of the United States, and the agricultural section of the entire central west does not have a single representative. H. A. Butler, president of the Chamber, named the committee of W. F. Hughes, Chas. Riseley and J. Q. Adams to confer with the Junction City Chamber. The great farming interests of the middle west should certainly have a right to representation on this important commission.

A deal was completed last Friday between Walter Timmons and S. C. Bundil, whereby the latter becomes the owner of the former’s shoe shop in the rear room of the Stockton National Bank building. Walter established this business nearly a year ago and is said to have been doing good business. However, he wanted to get outdoors, and Mr. Bundil wanted to get into business. Consequently, they swapped the shoe shop and dollars. Mr. Bundil has been a resident of Plainville for many years and is fairly well known in Stockton, having been here a time or two. This paper asks the readers to notice his announcement on another page of this issue.

Through an oversight in last week’s issue of this paper, the report neglected to mention that Sam Gadd had opened a watch and jewelry repair shop in the Leader Store. Mr. Gadd, being an old-time resident of this city, is very much known over the county as a specialist in his line of work. Sam has followed this occupation for so long that he cannot stay away from the lure of repair work and wants to work among his former acquaintances. Look for his announcement printed elsewhere in this issue of the Review and Record.

Several lodges of Modern Woodmen of the county are making a strenuous drive for new members and the prospects are very birth for a splendid growth. J. T. Dyas of Jewell City and W. W. Honsinger, local deputy and other woodmen boosters in the county have been scouring the care for the past several days. The camps of which there are seven in the county—Woodston, Damar, Palco, Plainville, Webster, Codell and Stockton, have set the mark for 200 new member and it is quite likely in the showdown that the ist will exceed expectations. To stimulate activity among the seven camps, a fine, silk American Flag will be awarded to the camp showing the largest increase in membership fro the drive. Doubtless, each camp is striving hard, or should t, to win this excellent award.

Addie Cynthia Reeder Feleay passed away peacefully when she closed her earthly career to enter into her eternal reward at the age of 73 years, six months, and three days on January 12th at her daughter’s home.

Probate Judge Case reports that the New Year with the assistance of Dan Cupid has made things lively in weddings. Things had almost become so dull that the judge has about forgotten how to tie the knot. Joe J. Gorham and Mrs. Madge S. Cardill, both of Alton, were married on December 29th by the judge. A license was issued to Edward M. Desbien and August M. Clegg, both of Damar on January 2nd. A license was issued to Sylvio Thyfault and Claranda Burton of Zurich on January 6th. William Louis Montgomery and Sylvia Helen Young of Edmond were married on January 6th. Phil Henry Bedore and Melvina Thyfault of Zurich were granted a license on January 7th.

Licenses issued by the state automobile bureau this year now number 417,725 or approximately 35,000 more than the total number issued during 1922. The clerk’s record shows the licenses distributed as follows: 39,928 trucks; 370,895 automobiles; 2,239 automobile dealers; 1,632 motorcycles and 31 motorcycle dealers.

There will not be a “98 Years Ago” column for the remainder of this year. This is due to the fact that there is nothing available on newspapers.com for the 1924 Rooks County Review starting in September. The Sentinel will print “56 Years Ago” and “14 Years Ago” with the “98 Years Ago” to return in January 2023.