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The age-herald., 1901-05-03
.ELKS' DAY WAS 4
 ROWLING SUCCESS Thousands of People ThrOnged
 the Streets SEA OF PURPLE AND WHITE Grand Procession Moved Through the City While onlookers cheered. Street Falr Grounds Were sImp-
 ly damned by Sight seers.
SEA OF PURPLE AND WHITE


 Yesterday was the Blk Day of Elks week.
 Hundreds Of the happy antlered breth- ren came in from other cities and by noon the city was filled with jolly, good ma tured. crowd. Purple and white hats were numerous and the umbrellas striped with similar oolors attracted much attention
 A grand parade of all the Elks formed at the hall of the local lodge in rwentieth street at noon and marched through the principal streets with martial tausic and flying eolors.
 The procession moved np Twentiath street with Director General Meglerary and PetA Houppert at the head In hng- gy. Memolis band followed and next came several of the Midway cameis kaiy bedecked with Elks' colors and bearing Horace Adams. c. H. Simpson, T. E. Au- ford and ". L. Blackwell.
 Col. F. l.. Higdon was grand marshal of the parade and Capt. J. K. Warren had command of the local lodge of Elks. For several blocks there was a rolling wave of purple and white, and the great crowd along the curbstones and In the buildings cheered Justify. The procession finally en- tered the Street Fair grounds and dis persed.
 The Red Letter Day.
 Yesterday was probably the red letter day of the street carnival and from morn ing until night the grounds were filled with an immense crowd of people. To- wards the close of the nights perform ance the throng grew dense that 1t was with difficulty one could make his way in any direction. Around the booths where free samples of anything were dispersed there was a large crowd, and the many attendants were kept in a rush till the gates had been closed for the night.
 The Midway seems to be the eddy pool into which is emptied a constant stream of humanity. Here the people move from one attraction to the other shouting and jostling each other as if the whole as semblage was composed of happy, un- dignified school boys. Every srl and boy carries handful of confetti and woe unto the person who opens his mouth. | The shows are all doing land office business and the merry chatter of the silver dimes is tuneful.
 No attraction in the history of Birming- ham has drawn as many people as the Elks' street fair, and remarkable fea- ture of the attendance Is that the same crowd goes every night with many addi- tions.
 To sum up the great carnival, 1t Is a bowling success in every sense of the word. Many of the visitors are not satis- fled with bowling street fair, but par ties are being formed to take In the sights, and they promise to make Rome howl"
 Joe wants to see you"
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
CRACK SHOOTERS
 VISIT BIRMINGHAM
Gun Club Entertains Jack San hing and J. P. Skelley-An
 Exhibition Shoot

The Birmingham Gun Club was the host of two prominent sportsmen yesterday, and an interesting exhibition shoot was given at the club grounds in the morn Ing. The visitors were J. P. Shelley and Jack Sanning, MT. Sanning Is of the ten American shooters who have been select ed to go to Europe to meet team from Great Britain for the championship of the world. For some time he held the best trap record of any man in the world during yesterdays exhibition he broke s5 targets out of 100. Local enthusiasts were out in large numbers, and accord ed the visitors hearty welcome.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03

Covell's Photo and Button Go. can be found at 1877 1st Ave. He makes all kinds of Photos from a button to a life size portrait, and has the only Medallion and Button Machines in the State. Call and see the handsomest Pho tograph and Art Gallery in Alabama. Ground floor and no steps to climb. Crowded with business all the time. Letters and telegrams re- ceived from all parts of Ala bama and the South for their Button and Medallion Pho- tos. Promptness is our motto"
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
NEW DINING SERVICE.
Atlanta and West Point Railway Issues
 New Cards.

A souvenir envelope of the Atlanta and West Point Railway car service and dn- ner menu cards has been received from the office of the general passenger agent, B. F. Wyley. Jr,. and its appearance with the cards is so very attractive that the company deserves the congratulations of those who like artistic work.
 The menu cards are very elegantly en- graved on cardboards. on the back of which is beautiful prints of the first cap itol of the Confederacy, which is now used as the Alabama State capitol and also the new capitol ofthe State of Geor- gia The contents of the menu are very tempting even in name.
 The new dining service of the United States fast mail train is excellent. Breakfast Is served la carte. but dinner is served table d-hote as all meals on all other trains are served.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
HAYWOOD" MONDAY NIGHT.
Opening of East Lake Theatre Will Be
 Auspicious.

The Jefferson Stock Company, which opens East Lake Monday May 6, has been rehearsing for the past two weeks and Manager Cooper promises to give the best performance ever offered the Birm- ingham public. The performance as given by the Jefferson Stock Company will con- slst of a repertoire of standard plays and specialties will be introduced between the acts by artists specially engaged.
 The company will open Monday night with the society drama "Lynwood," which will be continued for three nights. Thursday, Friday and Saturday the com pany will present the comedy drama, "The Lost Diamond" the specialties be- Ing changed at each performance. Re- served seats are now on sale at Norton's drug store.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
NEGRO FIREMAN SHOT.
White Flagman Fires Twice at Jim
 Johnson.

f1agman on the Louisville and Nash vile through freight, thought to be a MT. Wooten shot Jim Johnson, a negro fireman, twice last night.
 The shooting occurred at the Eigh- teenth street crossing of the road at the time the train was preparing to start on a rip, and is said have been iustifable.
 Officer Hamilton investigated the affair but did not reach the scene of the shoot ing until the departure of the train, and the fagman left on it.
 Johnson was shot twice, one ball pass ing through the arm and the other enter ing the breast. He was sent to St. Vim cents hospital by Officer Hamilton.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
MRS. L. M. N. STEVENS,
National President of the N. C, T.
 Delivers an Able Address.

Mrs. L. M N. Stevens, president of the National Christian Temper ance Union, delivered a lecture at the First Methodist church last night to a large and appreciative audience Mrs. Stevens is strong and forceful speaker and her appeal for the cause of temper ance was most ably put.
 Mrs Stevens spoke of the growth of the society and of it's influence in antagoniz- ing the baneful effects of the saloon.
 The audience was in full sympathy with the speaker, and manifested a deep inter- est in her address.
 Mrs. Stevens is a worthy successor of of the late Frances E. Willard. for so many years the leader of the temperancs forces of America.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03

MT Ezra Wyatt, the popular pianist, gives recitals at Robert l.. Seals booth at the street fair every afternoon and night. Music lovers are charmed with the Kimball and Fischer pianos and with MT. Wyatts playing. These are some of the pieces he played yesterday: Chopin's nocturne opus 15, No. 9; Chopin's etudes in minor Revolutionary and G flat Henselt's Bird Studie;' Gottschalk' 8 Pas Quinade and Spindler's "Valse Graciense"
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
PASSENGER TRAIN WRECKED. One Engineer Was Killed and Another Seriously Injured.

Cairo, Ill. May 2.-Mobile and Ohio pas- senger train No. 1, south-bound. ran Into a work train at Fort Jefferson. about ten miles south of this city. this afternoon, killing Engineer Jackson of the work train and injuring Engineer Tippany of the passenger. Both engines were wrecked and new one had to be sent out from here to take the passenger train south. Jackson's home was at Jackson. Tenn. where his body was taken. Tip pany's injuries are not serious. The cause of the accident cannot be learned.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
T. j. GILES DIES.
Popular Conductor on East Lake Car
 Line.

T. J. Giles, a conductor on the East Lake car line died at his home at East Lake on Wednesday after a short illness. Deceased was popular young man and connected with some of the best families of the State. He was brother of Dr B.. E. Giles, president of the Alabama Gen. tral Female College at Tuscaloosa, the latter being with him through his illness. Surviving him are his widow and two children. "
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
Consul is Not Dead.

Washington, May 2.-The State De- partment has received a report from the vice consul at Dawson City dated April 9 saying that Consul McCook, who was re- ported to have died at Dawson, was then in the hospital there, rapidly recovering from an attack of acute pneumonia with every prospect of being out in few days.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
Revenues Increased.

Washington, May 1.-The customs rev enues in the Philippine Islands for the month of January. 1901. as compared with the same month of 1eeo and lsee, were as follows: January. 1e01. T0, ,eoB; January 1898. sszl. .l5s; Janusry laQA sssQ.s7l <ilAAl-
The age-herald., 1901-05-03

The Athletic. Club temporary organiza- fion of which has been effected will hold meeting tonight. when business of inn portance will be discussed. All members and persons interested in the club are re- 1uested to be present.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03

The Opera House Hotel Booth is the place to refresh the inner man. All kinds fruits and delightful soft drinks.
 Hamilton & Cugin, < Proprietors.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03

Plumbers Have Not struck.-The difference of the plumbers and their employees have not yet been settled, although the matters are under dis cussion It Is probable definite action may be decided upon today.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03

The Butchers Union, which meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, received a splendid report at its last meeting.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03

Miss Susie Pearson entertained the Young Ladies Club delightfully."- this af- ternoon. The prize in the contest for the afternoon was a handsome vase and was won. by Miss Kate Giles. The second prize piece of brie-a-brac was won by Miss Florrie Mingea. Refreshments of strawberries, cream and cake were served.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
AT PRATT CITY.
happenings of the Iron Suburban City
 During Yesterday.

Pratt City, May 2-(Special.)-Mr S. E. willoughby visited friends at Jones' boro yesterday.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03

q The S-year-old child of J. H. Donaldson
 died yesterday of scarlet fever.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03

Residence Rurned.-The residence of MT. McFall three and a half miles east of the city, was destroyed by fire about noon yesterday. MT. McFall car. ried no insurance
The age-herald., 1901-05-03

r Mary Proven. the little daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Dave Proven. was buried at Pratt City today, Rev. J. G. Johnson of flciating.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
The NOn- Irritating Cafhartic Easy to take. easy to operate Hoods Pills
sEssEMER NEWS.
All the interesting Happenings of the
 Young City.

Bessemer. May s.-(special )-Berry Stone, a negro wanted in Wilsonville on a serious charge, was arrested here today by Onicer Jones of the local force. There Is a reward of three hundred dollars of fered for the man. The authorities at Wilsonville have been notified
The age-herald., 1901-05-03

The protracted services which have been held at the Presbyterian Church for ten days past. closed tonig. fhe Rev. MT. Kirk returning to Florence In the morning. The services have been we'll at- tended and have done much good.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03

, w. S. and Miss Hattie Eubank are at
 Porter. Ala, the guests of relatives.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
THE CITY

Baseball Tickets.-Admission tickets to the baseball park can be purchased at Parker's drug store, in First avenue.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03

eration of Labor will address a mass meeting in this city next Wednesday night. He will come here to confer with the machinists, who are asking for an eight-hour day instead of nine hours.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03

A large number of young people will enjoy moonlight drive to Dolomite to- morrow night.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03

A large german will be given at the Grand Hotel tomorrow night
The age-herald., 1901-05-03

The Misses Miller of Birmingham are the guests of Miss Smith in Fifth avenue.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03

Miss Lopez of Charleston Is expected shortly on visit to her aunt, Mrs. E. H. Lopez
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
TO CURE A COLD ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets
 2s cents.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
: NOTICE CONTRACTORS.

Sealed bids will be received at our office up to 10 o'clock a. nn., Saturday, May fifth, for the construction of the three-story brick building on Nine teenth street for Louis Saks. Plans and specifications can be seen at our ef!jce. The right is reserved to reject any and all blds. onAS. WhEEL0oK < SONS,
 ARCHITECTS. Daily. td.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03

w. L. Lockhart Dead.-News has been received here of the death of MT. W. L. Lockhart, who was bookkeeper for the Maberry Hardware Company in Birmingham for some time. MT. Lock- hart's home was in Meridian, Miss, where he went last December. His death was from Bright's disease. Dur ing the time he lived here he made many friends.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
PERSONAL.

H. E. Reynolds agent of the land de- partment of the Mobile and Ohio Rail road at Tuscaloosa. was in the city yes terday.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03

Council Again Adjourns.-A meeting of the Council called for last night was postponed on account of the fact that quorum was not present The ad- Journment was until the next regular meeting, which occurs the 18th of the month.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03

Dr. and Mrs. T. F. Robinson and chill dren, Miss Marston and Mrs. Lizzie Yer den enjoyed a flying trip to Blocton to- day.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03

Three Fires Yesterday.-The fire de- partment was called out to three fires yesterday. At 12 o'clock the booth of the Birmingham Mattress Company was found afiame. This was quickly extinguished. The roof of the school building at the corner of Fifth avenue and Fourteenth street was slightly burned yesterday afternoon, Last night the booth of T. c. King in the street fair caught fire. The flames were soon extinguished. The damage at all three places was small.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03

Fire at Fair. At 2 o'clock yester- day the booth of the Birmingham mat tress Company at the Elks Fair was found to be on fire. No. hose wagon shortly arrived and put it out without difficulty. The damage was most a dollar.
 Labor Speech.-General Organizer H. H. Caldwell of the American Fed
The age-herald., 1901-05-03

Mrs w q. Edwards of Enterprise, Miss, arrived today on a visit to hei son, MT. Lee Moody.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03

George R. Brown. secretary of the Board of Trade of Little Rock, Ark, was in the city yesterday inspecting the Elks street fair with a view to contracting for attractions for the Arkansas Mid-Sum- mer Carnival the week of July 4.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
Free Piano Recitals.

Tants to sec you"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-20
HOISINGTON HUMMINGS.
From the Dispatch.

From the Dispatch.
W. w. Savage went to Wichita
Tuesday morning.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Muse
Thursday, girl.
Miss Mabel Putnam came home
from Claf.n Monday night, the city
schools of that town having been
closed indefinitely on account OF
smallpox.
The public school will have a
Christmas holiday of one week. That
is, school will close on Friday even
ing, and take up again one week
from the following Monday, which is
the 3O.h. There will be no holiday
on New Year. The school board is
preparing to thoroughly fumigate
every room in the building as soon as
possible.
The organization of fire company
is being effected. La fact the com.
pany is already organized. but it is
not steady On it's legs as yet. Time
will make it perfect organic ation
however. At present company ia
composed mostly of boys who are en-.
thusiastic and will make good fire
fighters, but few more older heads
are needed in the company Warren
Whaley will be chief of the company
and W. I. Shook will be foreman.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-20
CLAFLIN5 COMMENTS.
From the Clarion


The Woodmen have decided to
give Woodmen play here in thu
hear future, by local talent.
A couple of cases of the Great Bend
sit" made an appearance ia Clafin
and was at once promptly quarentined
Eggs at twenty cents per dozer
isn't so bad for the fellows that sell
them, but just think of us city 'plutes
that have them to bur.
At their regular meeting Friday
evening the W oodmen elected new
officers for the ensuing year, as fol
lows: G.. H. O'Bieuess V c.; A.E
Wegley, o w. A; 6. P. Weltmer, E
B.; o.. Z. Mayo, clerk; Warner O'Blen
ess, Escort; and DR.. Haas, Camp
Physicians.
+. Col. O. Wash Stewards. the wise
G) man of north Barton, has got
another case of running eff at the
mouth. If Wash would spend part
of the time he wastes in tending to
other peoples business, in cleansing
himself. he would probably com
mand a more general respect of his
neighbors, at least politically speak
ing.
The new Ellinwood mill opened up
for business this week, aud we ven-
ture that the proprietors did some
thing last week that was out of the
ordinary. A com mittee had raised
a cash bonus of 81 500 and when
they went to turn in the money.
Messrs. Kimpler aud Kauzsr refused
to accept it; saying the mill was built
aud paid for, and was business in
vestment that needed no props.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-20
ELLINWOOD EFFECTS.
From the Leader.


Fred Schrepel shipped in from the
east last Monday evening, six fine
stations
The price of wheat is steadily rising
and the farmers smile ia broadening
in proportion.
The Modern Woodmen of America
will give a New Year masquerade
ball at the opera house, New Years
eve, December 81, 1901.
Mrs W. D. Wolfe, who has been
very seriously ill for several weeks, is
now convalescing nicely and able to
sit up little while every day.
Joe Kimpler went to Kansas City
Tuesday, where his wife is to under
go an operation at the hospital.
Their friends here hope that Mrs
Kimpler will pass through the ordeal
successfully and that she will soon be
es.ored to health.
Poles by the carloads are being
shipped into Kansas, but labor needn't
get excited and appeal for an enforce
ment of the immigration law. The
poles are of the wooden variety and
are being used in the construction OF
the various telephone systems being
intro duced in nearly every live town
In the state.
The E lin wood Commercial Club
formally dedicated its handsomely
furnished club rooms, over Matt
Dicks store. Tuesday evening. There
was good attendance of members
aud at the close of the session the
club was serenaded by the Ellin wood
band. A pleasant hour was spent in
liste ming to music and in social chat.
The club and its guests then repaired
to Kaiser's restaurant, where sump-
tuous lunch was served.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-20
NOTICE OF FINAL sErTLEMEN I

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.
State of Kansas,
Barton County,
In the Probate Court in and for said County
IN the matter of the estate of august Debes de-
ceased.
Creditors and all other persons interested in the
aforesaid estate are hereby notified that 1 shall
apply to the Probate Court, in and for said County
sitting at the Court House, in Great Bend, County
of Barton, state OF Kansas the 18th day of an
uary A. d. 1902, for full and final settlement of
said Estate
FERDINAND KLUG, Administrator of the Estate
Of August Debes deceased.
Great Bend, Ksns., Dec. Is, "A. D. 1901 IA
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-20

Probate Judge FEEDER attended a
state convention of the Modern Ton.
ties. at Wichita last week AS usual.
the Judge was recognized as Austler
and selected as one of The Kansas dele
gates to the national convention of
that order. He is also talked of as
good timber out of which to make o
grand secretary, at good yearly salary.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-20

Holiday business for the Probate
Judge is picking up. Tuesday he per
formed the marriage ceremony for j.
w. Smith and Lizzie Lewis, both of
Great Bend; and j. T. Eugleman and
Edna Van Ness, both of Claflin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-20
DAWSON &
ZUTAVERN,
FINANCIAL .
AGENTS, Il
GREAT BEND, KANSAS.

GREAT BEND, KANSAS.
Here are a few bargains in. city
property in Great Bend:
Nee 8 room cottage and lot 50x
$50, good well, trees. and good out
buildings; near Santa Fs depot; price
$3.50 90.
Nine room house, on lot 1O0x15O,
house in good repair, nea college,
price $4,000.
Five room brick, On dorner lot,
1O0x150, east end, a bargain at
$1,000 90
A new 6 room cottage on lot look
$50, in splendid location, for $1,000.
west eud
A 6 room, story and a half dwell
ing. situated close In to business cen.
ter, nice lot and nice location, price
only $1,000
Another fine home for $4,000.
IN FARM LANDS WE HAVE
A section of fine wheat land in
north Barton for s15 per acre.
100 acres wheat land near Hois-
iDgton for $15 per acre.
80 acres in Fairview township for
$1,000
500 acres of fac creek bottom land
part in alfalfa. near Great Bend
price quoted on application:
$50 acres 2 miles from Great Bend
for $40 per acre.
100 acres 4 miles north west of
Great Bend, we'll improved, for
$780,
100 acres 10 miles north west. for
$5OOO;s improvements worth $4,000
800 acres in Stafford county north.
west part; two sets Improvements;
all in wheat, ! goes to buyer, price
$4,000
A nice quarter in Ness county for
$3.50.
A good quarter in Stafford county
for $4,000.
A fne half section in Stafford
county for $4,000
A fine section in Stafford county
for $500.
Another section in Staff ,rd county
for $4,000.
A fine section near Macksyille,
Stafford county, Kansas, all fenced
with four wires, 8 windmills, good
house and barn, $50 acres in wheat
which all goes to buyer, for a few
days at $4,000. This section is equal
to anything around Great Bend or
Ellinwood for quality of soil and pros
ductiveness
A nice quarter in MSS county for
$500.
s160 acres in Kiowa county for
5000.
A good quarter in Pawnee county
for $1,000.
A fine section. in Pawnee county
for $4,000.
Three sections in body near Belpre,
Edwards county at bargain. write
for price.
We have many other bargains in
Rush. Ness. Lane. Scott, Hodgeman,
Pawnee,s Edwards, Stafford, Riows,
and other parts Of Central and West.
ern Kansas.
Write for further information.
DAWSON & ZUTAvERN.
Great Bend Kansas
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-20

No new cases of lit" have been re
ported in town since last week, and
he embargo has been raised on most
of the families heretofore afflicted.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-20

Sheriff Johnson has taken Kennedy,
Howard and Mrs. Hotchkiss to the
State Penitentiary; and the county
Jail is now more peaceable.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-20

Bruce and Mark Morrison are over
from the st. Johns Military School at
SaliIa, to spend the holidays with their
uncle, @ O.. Morrison.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-20
W. ToRREY. Agent Santa Fe.

Extreme cold weather kept many
from the County Teachers Assoeia-
ton meeting atsHoisington last.Satur.
day. The attendance is reported to
have been small. The next nesting
will be held in Ellinwood, in the
month of February.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-20

On Saturday the 18th. VIM. FL Hahn
line of Albert. and Miss Laura Decker
of Great Bend, were married. Judge
FEEDER performing the ceremony.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-20

Alois Sehwager and G. Fl. BOYLE
were over from Hoisington Friday to
attend the E. G. En'ey funeral, as
representatives of the Woodmen camp
Of which Mr.. Emley was member.