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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-16

S0HeS B1t3s0gtCa1 9CtS " sSbg ~ - We vs.
The Ancient Order OF United
Workman was founded in Meadville,
Pa, byssJohn Jordan Upchurch on the
9th day of October, 1868, for the
purpose of giving financial protection
to the families Of its members at
death, and uniting the members to-
gether in fraternal brotherhood. The
first lodge was established by Up
church and thirteen associates at
Meadville, October 81, 1868. We
have today over FIVE hundred thous-
and members. There are similar
orders in Europe that have been in
successful operation several hun
dred of years. One in England is
$50 years old. The A. 0. u. w.
however was one of the first Ameri-
can orders to unite the social and
fraternal features of the lodge system
with limited amount of insurance or
protection. It is the pioneer of the
fraternal societies. 1t has not been
able to profit by the experience of
other societies but has been compelled
to blaze its own path, to learn by its
own experience, to solve unaided the
problem of fraternal protection. 9th
ers have followed in its pathway,
have profited by its experience, have
reaped the results of its labors, but
none have outstripped it in the race.
1t still leads the van of fraternity and
is making plain to all the elements of
future success and perpetuity. From
the date of its organization to the
present day it has had continuous
growth.
The A. O. U. W. was the origina
tor of the separate jurisdiction fea
ture. Each grand lodge is collect
ing and disbursing agency. The
members in each jurisdiction make
as many payments as are required by
deaths of that jurisdiction, and the
Guaranty and Reserve Fund quotas
and thus have an advantage not poss
IDLE in any other society. The var
ious jurisdictions are united through
the Guaranty Fund, managed by the
Supreme Lodge, to which they al
contribute and IN which they all par
! ticipate. There are Forty Grand
Lodges in the United States and
Canada, having legislative and fnan
cial control of the Order IN the terri
tory under its jul isdiction and makes
such assessments as are required tc
meet its liabilities and pay its death
benefits. u assessments are the
limit a year in Kansas. This is the
10th month and we have only had
assessments this year. Kansas ia,
tie largest numbe1- Of ne0l6ers IN III
L57iteH STATES and Canaata. We haz.
nearLy 1920 membe1S. one assess
ment IN Kansas raises Oae, $4,000
We can pay large number of poll
CieS with oneaassessment.
The classified plan went into effec
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-16
Ycur Attention Is Called to TIE Peoples
State Bank Of Hoisinsson. Kansa4

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State Bank Of Hoisinsson. k2nsa4
as one of the LEADING BANKS In this
county, Notwithstanding it has only
been in existance little over three
months. 1t has just moved into its
new banking house which has one of
of the incest and pleasantest banking
rooms you ever saw. 1t is thorough
ly bank of the people, being COM
posed of SO of the farmers, mer-
chants, mechanics, r. r. men, IT
PAYS 8 AND 4 PER CENT ON TINE
DEPOSITS, and receives DEPOSITS FROM
81 UP, it gives special inducements in
loans, cashine checks, and drafts free
of charge, making out old soldiers
papers without charge. 1t has a
place where people can come and
make it their stopping place when ii
town, sit down and write letter, Oh
transact such other business as they
may see fit. IT WELCOMES ALL PEOPLE
| within its doors whether they be Gus
toners or not. Mr.. ". B. Lucas is
the cashier and is well known II
Barton county as a man of integrity
and honor and will look after the
interests of the people. THIS BANK
Is CONSERVATIVE and allows no specu
lateon of its funds by anybody. You
are always welcomed. Come anc
| see them
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-16

in Kansas IN July, 1898. This is a
slight increase in the assessments
every five years up to the fitch year
when it remains the same level dur
ing the remainder of life.
Kansas made a gain of over 10, 900
members since the plan was adopted.
Each state pays its own death losses.
If you are a Kansas man why not
join lodge that only makes you pay
for healthy Kansas?
Ten million dollars per annum is
now being paid to widows and or
phans of deceased Workmen, in the
United States, or s18.76 every min
ute. This does not include the mon
ey paid out for fraternal purposes,
such as sick benefits, etc.
Sixty three thousand five hundred
and eighty nine families of deceased
members have received policies since
the organization of the A. o. U. w.
The total sum is one hundred and
twenty-five million dollars. The mag
ditude of these financial transactions
can hardly be comprehended.
The age limit is As years. The
A. o. U. w. is young mans order
and bars its doors to those who have
passed the prime of physical life.
A. O. u. w. Members do not have
to get permit to go away from home
nor follow only certain occupations
and die certain way in order to Sc
cure payment. IF you pay the as
sessments in the A. O. u w. your
widow or family will get the full face
of the certificate. A policy of life
insurance is the cheapest and safest
way of making a certain provision
for ones family. 1t is a strange
anomaly that men should be careful
to insure their houses, furniture, mer
chandise, and neglect to insure Their
lives, the most important of all IL
their family.
! Kansas has nearly 500 A. o. U
w. lodges. The Degree of Honor
which is the Auxiliary to the A. o
u. w. has nearly 800 lodges in on
state.
The A. 0. u. w. lodge of Grea
Bend was organized March %, 1888
with only Is charter members. Tn,
names of the Bros. who started th,
good work in Great Bend are:-D
NJ Woodburn, A Y. Mccormick, S
| ]. Shaw, w. P Clement, Myron Gil
more, John H. Corbin, A. J .Buckland
Fred Volmer, D. r. Jones, D. T
Robinson, Clarence Birdsall, c. NJ
Smith, Herbert Swift, A. c. Scherm
erhorn and David Roberts.
We meet every Saturday night
The question is asked every meeting
lis there any brother sick or in dis
tress?" IF 50 the Workman is al
ways prompt in doing their duty +
one another. Lodge dues are So pc
lyear. Great Bend lodge is going t
Esend their team to Grand Lodge il
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-16
Straved o. Stolen.

From w. F. Klein & Co.'S corral
last Saturday night, one brown horse
8 year old, branded on left hip, is a
PAGER and had three shoes on when
he left
bay horse, about years old
bald face, also branded on left hip,
shCd in front
Liberal reward will be paid for
their recovery.
W. F. KLEIN & Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-16
Commercial Club.

Owing to the rain and the circus,
no quorum appeared at the club
rooms last Monday evening, for the
regular business meeting of the club.
An adjournment to next Monday eve
ming was taken, at which time it is
hoped all will turn out. Election of
officers for the ensuing year will
occur
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-16
OrioIe Club.

The first number to be presented
by the Oriole club will be the Sher-
wood Concert Company on October
31st. The Sherwoods are a very fine
company and never fail to please
their audiences. They will be greet
ed by full house here, as the Orioles
have been working hard to get good
patronage.
Ferns, begonias, palms and bulbs
on sale Saturday at DEMOCRAT Office.
Call early to get best selections.
We have employed more help, to
meet the growing demand for our
goods. The New BAKERY.
E. Larsch of Larned was the guest
of Tom Dennis show day.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-12-17
Gold Near SWanVIIle.

Swanville, Mimi, Dec. 12.-What
is apparently valuable gold bearing
rock has been found here by Olof
johnson, farmer. The find is in the
hills just south of this village and was
accidentally discovered some time
ago, but until recently has been kept
quiet. Mr.. johnson was not certain
that the rock was valuable, but his
suspicious were aroused by its pecu-
liar appearance and he decided to
satisfy himself. He submitted a sam
pie of the ore to an expert and has
been advised that the rock examined
contains 80 cents worth of gold to the
ounce of rock, or practically showing
a value of $3.50 to the ton, with traces
of silver and other metals.
Mr.. Johnson and others have thor
oughly examined the hill from which
the rock was taken, as we'll as other
neighboring hills, and assert that the
rock is there in almost unlimited
quantities, and that the sand found
along several small streams in the
vicinity is also full of gold.-Little
Falls Transcript.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-12-17
kodol Dyspepsia Cure.

Digests all classes OF food, tones and
the stomach and digestive
organs. Cures Dyspepsia, lndiges-
ton, Stomach Troubles, and makes
rich red blood, health and strength.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure rebuilds worn
out tissues, purifes, strengthens and
sweetens the stomach. Gov G.. w. At
kinson of w. Va. says: 81 have used
a number of bottles of Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure and have found it to be a
very effective and, indeed, a powerful
remedy for all stomach ailments. l
recommend it to my friends" Sold by
Hanson & Emerson.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-12-17
Not a Stakeholder.

PeopIe who are compelled to travel
ON the street cars when they are SO
crowded that many have to stand Will
sympathize with the Philadelphlan
who finally decided to make de-
termined protest
He accordingly called at the ofhce
one day and expressed his sentiments
in plain and vigorous terms.
tWho are you, who are come here
and talk like this?" asked one OF the
officers of the corporation. care you
one of our stockholders?'
"Not on your life,' said the man.
|'I'm one of your strapholders. -
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-12-17

The many friends of Jane a. Mann
were grieved to learn of his death in
Minneapolis or Monday morning.
Although his chances of recovery were
slight, yet the news OF his demise was
shock to many.
Mr.. Mann had been seriously i'll for
several weeks with appendicitis, a
week prior to his death his condl-
ton showed such improvement 1t
was thought best to take him to Min
neapoiis for an operation. Although
the operation seemed reasonably sue
cessful, his death occurred just week
from the time be entered the hospital.
J.H. Mann was born in ClandebOy,
Canada, in 1865. He came to Usage,
Minnesota 1882. He was married to
Miss Minnie Moore in 1894, and came
to Sank Centre in 1896. and moved on
to what is known as the old Hugh
Nj core farm, Two and half miles east
of Sank Centre, where he has since re-
sided.
Mr.. Mann was a gentleman in the
truest sense, honest and upright In all
his dealings, to be depended upon in
all emergencies. His friends were
only limited by his acquaintance. A
devoted husband and father. He hele
many positions of trust, and was al
ways found faithful and honest in tht
discharge of his duties. At the time
of his death he was treasurer CT TIT
Sank Lake creamery association
Clerk of the town of Sank Centre, ant
clerk of the Woodmen lodge OF thl
city, and to these Offices of trust h
was faithful and untiring.
He leaves widow and littl
daghter of three years.
The funeral was held on Wednesda
afternoon at two O'Clock from 10
Methodist church, of which the d.
ceased was a member, Rev. w. 4
! Gray conducted the services. He wa
laid to rest in Greenwood cemeter.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-12-17
DEDICATE NEW LODGE.
OSakiS New Masonic Lodge
Dedicated

On Tuesday night the Masonic
Lodge in the Caughren block at
Osakis was formally dedicated. Dis
trict Deputy Grand Master Yates was
in charge of the ceremonies, he was
assisted by Deputy Grand Marshell
Lion. After the dedication the third
degree was worked. Upon the con-
clusion of the work in the lodge, fine
banquet was served at the Lake Park
hotel, after which a smoke social was
in order.
The lodge room dedicated is conven-
lent and handsomely furnished and the
Osakis M. F. A. M. are to be congra-
tu ated upon their new quarters.
There were twenty-eight visiting
brothers from Alexandria and some
from Willard.
The following were present from
Star in the West Lodge of this city:
DR.. II. L. Lamb.
George Ingram.
M. L. Webb.
~. w. Peart.
w. McNeice.
E. A. Richerds.
A. w. Austin.
DR.. Chas. McCracken.
The boys reached home the next
| morning at about o'clock. They all
speak in the highest praise of the hos
pirality accorded them at Osakis.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-12-17

The Woodmen lodge had charge of
the services at the grave.
The pallbearers were from his lodge:
Charles Boss, ]. M. Mcclure, Chas.
Sneesby, Frank Pangburn, Nels
Christensen and A. A. Hunter.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-12-17
An Old Resident

John King of Meyers Falls, Wash
ington, a son-in law of Henry Homm,
is in the city on visit. He will be re-
membered as resident of this place
by the old timers, some sixteen years
ago. He has just returned from a
visit at his boyhood home in New York
state, the first in twenty years. He is
engaged in fruit farming in Washing
ton. Mr.. King notices many marked
changes in Sank Centre, and is enjoy
ing his visit very much.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-12-17
Few Horse Car Lines.

With the exception OF New YORK.
the following cities are the only places
in which more than five miles OK
street railway track are operated by
animal power: Hutchinson, Kas., sew
en- miles; Santa Rosa, CAL, seven
miles: Chicalo, ILL.,, six miles; Arkan-
sas City, Kas., five miles, and Tucson,
Ariz.. five miles. The cable, which.
fifteen years ago, had such bright
prospects, is now Anticipated. There
ara only two street railways operated
exclusively by cable power.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-12-17
Advertised Letters.

Advertised Letters.
Andreas Alez ander Anderson 3.
J. w. Briggs.
H. Hart.
Andrew Jacobson.
Henry Landenbach.
Mr.. Penhellinger.
George Phelps.
Chas. F. HendrYx, Pm.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-12-17
A Terse Sermon.

A Terse Sermon.
Perhaps the tersest sermon ever de-
liyered was that by Dean Smith, who
,aking as his text, 'He that giveth to
the poor lendeth to the LORD" began
and ended thus: brethren, II you
like the security, down with the dust"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-12-17
JAMES L. MANN DIES.

On Monday morning, December l4th
at Minneapolis, James II. Mann,
aged 3S years.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-12-17

STo
a..,. n. The Kind You Have Always Bought
s's. =; I<Rzzzm
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-06-24
Passengers Departed.

Q
Per stmr Mikaba ala, for Kauai,
June 23-Sophie Delanux, Berthe
Delanux, j Fassoth, Mrs Col French,
Miss Pi]er, Combs, f j Gross, M
Rosenbledt, Mildred Turner, Au
gusta Delanux, Master Dslanux, j
T Crowley, Mrs Major Harris, a
I,enberg, G A De Grew, Paul Kali
baum, Ching Hook, A Gro!e,
j B Lansike, G W Spilz, Mary
Grote.
Per stmr Noeau, for Maui and
Hawaii, June % Lucy Ahans.
Per stmr Kinau, June %, for the
Volcano, Mrs r r Weir, Miss E
Rocheford, j P Norton, Miss Giles,
Miss Sinclair, Miss Macpherson, A
Marcallino, Miss E Homer, Miss
Mabel Dryer, A B Watson, Master
| Schultz, Miss j Neumann, Miss Ell
Putnam, DR. Sinclair to join at La
haina, for Volcano. Miss Byington,
Mrs Girard, Miss N Sturtevsnt, Miss
Maude Post; for Hilo, @ K Lyman,
l. T Kenake, Mrs E G Hitchcock,
Miss Hitchcock, @ Krutsr, Miss
Maud E Patey, Miss N Eaton, M
Iuui, Miss E Utterstron, E Boyle,
Joe Canario, Lalakea. w X Tuck
or. L L Taggart, F Kirchhoff, Miss
Bfickwood, j N Kirkland, w Pad
daky, Mrs Creighton and daughter,
Mrs Weight, Miss Lsndo, Mis-, D
Lishman, Miss Emma Akamu, AL
bert Nawahi, Arthur Watson, A n
tone De SOUS, w q Smith an d
wife, R Stizz sr; for Lsupahoehoe, K
Lidgate, w Lidga.e, Miss E Horn
or, Miss NJ Horner, Miss B Homer
E w Barnard; for Kawaihae, Mrs
Napala and child, Miss May Will.
liams, Miss M Uredenburg, George
Ii Brown and servant, E B Nicola.
nshap; Senator McCrosson. Miss A
Crystal; for Mahukona, A G Wall. c
X Stillman, Jr, Miss A Low, Mics E
Kawainui; for Lahaina, DR. Miyato
and wife, A N Hayselden, Henry
Boetferg, Ban Clark; for Msalaea
w LAM, V A Vettleson.
Per stmr Claudine, June %, fol-
Kahului-Miss Cross, Miss Carter
Miss M J Adams. Miss j M Soper
Roy Painter, Frank Painter, Miss
Lawrence, Miss Lawrence, D b
Case, Fl N Landlord, A Langsi, d.
Sega, Master A G Achong, Maste
j A Aleong, Master George Weight
Miss L Weight, Miss A Landlord
Miss j Landlord, Brother Joseph
Brother Lsonard, Brother Martin
Wong Kung, John Msdeiros. Mias
Richardson, Miss E Cummings
Joseph Freibeirs, Master Johr
Gina, Young 10, Tung Kwai
Maria Nunes, Joe Borbs, Maste
I Norman Oss, Mrs D II Davis, Mr.
Joseph Kirkland, Miss B. Pa; fol
Keanae, william Butter.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-06-24
wall-Dietz Wedding.

Walter e Wall and Miss Edith l.
Dietz were married at st Andrews
cathedral Monday evening, Rev
Alex Macintosh officiating. Justice
a Perry attend ID the groom aud
Miss Margaret Disiz was brides
maid. After the wedding Mr. and
Mrs Wall left for Hsleiwa hotel,
Wsialus, where they will spend a
week or more.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-06-24
FOE RENT OR LEASE

The residence and premises OF the
undersigned at Kslihi. For terms.
apply to him personally at the Ha-
waiian Hardware Co.'S store.
ABRAHAM FERNANDEZ.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-07-14
WOMAN ARRESTED
For Pointing Gun at Sheets.

Emma Willaman of Hartville was
arrested Friday night by Constable
Rohn on warrant sworn out in JUS
tice Reigner's court by George Sheets,
charging her with pointing revolver
at the complainant. 1t Is claimed that
since the death of Sheets wife last
January, he has occasionally come
home in an intoxicated condition and
his children were afraid of him. Sew
eral nights ago it is claimed that the
children were afraid of their father
and went to the home Of Mrs. Villa
man. When Sheets reached home 1t is
claimed he went to the Willaman home
and demanded the children. The wom-
an refused to give them up, and Sheets
became angry and wanted to force his
entrance, whereupon Mrs. Willaman
pointed a revolver at Sheets. The
hearing will come up later.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-07-14
LOCAL WATERWORKS
PLANT INSPECTED

Herman L. Ury Of Schenectady, N.
Y, member of the water commission
of that city, is in Canton looking over
the system of operation here. The citi-
gems of Schenectady contemplate the
erection of a waterworks plant in that
city to cost about 100000 and to en-
able them to choose the best they have
sent out the commissioners to investiS
gate the systems in Buffalo, Niagara
Falls, Cleveland, Toronto, Erie and
Canton. Canton was chosen on ac-
count of the new system recently in
stalled here. The other commissioners
John Moffat, Charles Luckhurst and
Alonzo Peters returned to their home
from Cleveland while Mr.. Ury came on
to Canton. He looked over the plant
here Saturday. He states that the
water hero Is as good as any in use in
any of the cities which the commits
sion visited.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-07-14
UNSETTLED
IL Question OF School Levy.

The question has arisen as to wheth-
er the sinking fund trustees and tax
commissioners have the power to reg
ulate the school boards apportionment
of the taxes for 1904. A meeting of the
tax commissioners with Messrs. Web
ber, Baird, Chase and Doll of the board
of education was held in the mayors
Office Friday night. The board Is ask
ing 9.2 mills as the schools share of
the taxes; tho tax commissioners are
willing to give but 8 mills, to keep
the levy from overrunning the 80 mill
mark. The members of the board OF
education questioned the commission
ers' right to pass upon the matter. The
latter claim that this is given them In
r. 8. 2690c The discussion will be con-
tinued Tuesday night when another
meeting will be held between the
boards.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-07-14
GREENT0WN RECEIVED
EPWORTH LEAGUERS

Seventy-six Canton Epworth
Leaguers went to Greentown Friday
to attend the joint meeting of the
league. There were representatives in
the party from the First Church.
Simpson and Dueber leagues. Attor-
ney j. A. Jeffers of Canton. read an
interesting paper at the session, and
others were upon the program. The
meeting was largely attended and the
Greentown people extended a hearty
welcome to the Canton delegation.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-07-14
EXCURSION PLAN
MAY Be FAILURE
Special Trains During Home
Week" Not Furnishes by
w, L. L, <.

A proposed feature of "home week"
which was planned by the promoters
of the celebration may 60 the way of
the labor day" which central labor
union turned down last Thursday
night. Inc feature of having special
excursions run on the Wheeling rail.
road from small towns in and con-
tiguous to Stark county was planned.
Secretary Monnot is not having the
success in getting the excursions which
was anticipated. Three were planned
to be run on different days. One was
to come from GAINESVILLE and Coshoc-
ton, another from Sherodsville and
Carrollton and the third from Cleve-
land. T.. b. Coolidge, passenger traf-
flc manager of the Wheeling road, has
so far refused to sanction the propo-
sition although he may change his at
titude later ON.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-07-14
$500 CHECK
Marion Citizens Contribute
Substantially to Mem.
orial Fund.

Each day brings more contributions
to the Mckinley memorial fund. Sat-
urday a check for $500 was received
by Secretary Hartzell from l. A. Mer-
chant president Of the City national
bank Of Marion, o. Mr.. Merchant ia
treasurer Of the Marion auxiliary to
the state auxiliary. The money was
Marion's contribution toward the
building of the monument.
No letters have been received from
foreign artists, sculptors and designers
and 1t is thought that they are waitins :
10 be asked personally to compete.
THIS will not be done, if at all, until
the designs of all the American artists
and sculptors have been examined.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-07-14
BOARD or TRADE
MAY REDUCE LEVY
Agitation Against High Tax
Rate May be Starte ed-Tsx-
alton Com mittoe Ap-
oolot0d

At the last meeting Of the Canton
board of trade directors, a resolution
was passed providing for a special
committee on taxation and tax levy.
In accordance with the requirements
of the resolution President W. Il. Zol-
linger has appointed the following
committees: Joseph Biechele. G. A..
Dougherty, Isaac Harter, A. M. McCar-
ty, II. s. Kaufman.
The probability is that this commit
tee will make an effort to have the tax
levy Of the city reduced so that the
total levy will not exceed 3 per cent.
Last year the board took the same
stand, claiming that high TAX rate
would keep people from locating in
Canton. 1t was at the instance of the
board Of trade that the resolution was
made. This year the total levy will
reach 3.3 cents. =,