The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-05-11
FORD ITEMS.

FORD ITEMS.
&C. Herzer has been visiting his BROTH
er in Wichita the last week.
We had fine shower Tuesday even
ing, and nature smiles and the farmers
laugh and 20 fishing.
Miss Maggie Heron, her sister Mary
and Miss Cr,,mb Of Spesrville, were over
at the entertainment, Friday evening.
Donald Morrison is jumping the
counter f0: the uerzer brothers. His
conquering smile will hold the custom of
the fair ones.
| "A. Russell aud family Of Dodge City,
were enjoy ing the pure atmosphere Of
southeast Ford county Sunday. aud n
visit to friends at MnliinviIle.
Earl Smith won that mile heat with
his bicycle on Is foot circle, and the
victOr's smile crowned his brow. That
Dyke is bis daisy and its bell tones his de-
light.
Miss Clara O'Leary Of Bucklin, was
guest Of Mrs. Fora Guerin over Sun
day, and expects soon to visit her brother
and sister, Mrs. Clark, who reside in Pu-
cblo, Colo.
w. F. Elland and wife of Meade, ere
row citizens of Ford Mr.. Elland is the
successor to Mr. Walton rs our Rock Is
land agent, Mr.. Walton and family hav-
ing gone to Missouri.
When you say s'shake'' to Walter
Meader now. don't mention .'ague' lest
you awaken unpleasant associations and
Il sad smile wave DER his visage-remi-
niscence are not always sweet.
H. B. Herzer and lady did the host
and hostess to Judge Haws, August
Sneok aud their better-halves, Sunday
We. too, held plate and know the
serving was cOurteOusly done.
Ernest Crawford was thrown from a
horse few days ago, the horse stepping
on his breast, breaking the cartilage aud
dislocating the collar bone. He is ut
Hutchinson under surgical treatment.
MIR. Jessie Giddes and daughter
Emma, father and sister of Mrs. Elland,
are visitors of the latter, from Ohio.
MIR. Gildes may test Ford county climate
and surroundings. with view Of locat-
ing in our sunny Kansas. We hope he
will take the latter view Of things.
H. B. Herzer has been secured by
the management of the Bargain Store Of
Dodge City, as one of their statesmen
That firm has an eye for business. and
sees how to secure more custom from
southeast Ford county. Harry has been
successful in business at Ford. aud his
new employers will hnd him IA congenial
salesman. We are sorry to lcse MIR. and
Mrs. Hefzer from among us.
The Ford school scored another sue
cessful entertainment last Friday evening.
at the opera hall, to a packed house 1--WE |
secured u reserved seat By kneeling on the |
floor. our oyercoat for cushion Origi |
nality and novelty were attractive fea-
lures in the exercises. The smaller p,,-
pills were well drilled by their teacher.
Mary McDermOt. and much of her effort |
and ability was visible in the entertain
ment; also the willingness Of the pupils.
The buzzing song, ''SOng Of the Bees:
and the marches were accurate; gestures
were good; the little girls doll drill was
cute. Maggie Small did fine
in the dialogue of the ''Freckled faced
girl Birdie Small rerited the 'sCountry
and Meta Nelson '.warued the
young school MASTERS" both doing well.
Miss McDermOt characterized "Pur-
10 perfectiOn-showed so well
how he ''nursed the baby" and sang ode
gospel toons.' Her personatins is we'll
All the little ones were nd.
mired for their well doing. The panto-
mime rendering of ''Nearer My God to
Thee," BY seven girls was touchiugly
beautiful. The Bucklin COrOnets gave
excellent interludes on their Instruments,
md Miss Kate Morrison graced the organ
through the various songs aud marches.
For Mr.. Heron and Miss McLermot.
eachers, the effort was a success, and
heir school has been satisfactory term.
State UniOn EndeayOr Convention.