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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-08
Ultimate Meade County.

In this age of progress, develop
ment and expansion it behooves
every community to take cognizances
of its surroundings. to take stock so
to speak, of the undeveloped wealth
that lies at it's feet. How many of
US know, of our own personal know
ledge, of the communities that have
shaved along for generations, eking
out miserable existence, only to
have their successors find that a
mine of untold value lay beneath
their very feet, either in the shape of
precious metal, coal, oil, gas or the
use of the soil to the purpose for
which 1t best and particularly adapt
edl
We look about us and see and
read of the progress and advance
ment of other communities and won
der why we could not have been for
tunate enough as to have cast our lot
where there was oil, gas, precious
metal or some other peculiar condi-
ton that made sudden wealth pos
sible. 1t is this looking away and
envy of other places that makes US
overlook the good things that may
be had for the plucking. Familiar
ity and long association frequently
make US unmindful of the good things
that we have at our door. The vast
wheat fields of our county lay for
years unused and considered as
worthless, selling for few cents per
acre, until finally few enterprising
men, seeking for the good things of
life, bought them up and began the
foundation of fortune; now we ask
why were we not lucky enough to
have taken in some of these lands at
the nominal price at which they
were sold a couple of years ago?
Herein.lies our weakness. At the feet
of Meade begins one of the most
productive areas to be found any
where in this broad land of ours, an
area more lavishly endowed by ma
ture than any other in the world.
Think of It'll soil unsurpassed in it's
fertility, climate nearing perfection,
an lnexhaustable store of water with
in reach of the very grass roots, and
a system of water-works builded by
the great architect, which In its per-
lection needs no repairing, always
in order and owned by the people,
no bloated bondholder collects his
dividends from it's earning.
This ''Cloth of Gold" stretches
away from Meade to the north east
beyond the confines of our county.
Here is our opportunity for develop
ment; every 80 acres of this land
should be highly cultivated farm,
yielding competency for the family
of the occupant thereof and the COM
mercial advantages of our city would
be beyond computation. This con-
dition can be brought about by
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-08

The following letter was received
by Mr.. C. P. Fullington In reply to
a petition sent from Meade, asking
for railroad connections at Pratt
with the Santa Fe Co. Mr.. Pulling
ton requests that our merchants
write individual letters to the COM
mertial club at Wichita, assuring
them their hearty support in the
matter.
Wichita, Ks.,-l2-I-Ieo4
Mr.. c. P. Fullington,
Meade, Kansas.
Dear SIR
have received from
the citizens of Arkalon, Minneola,
Meade, Wellsford and Mullinsville
petitions requesting the cooperation
of the Wichita Commercial Club in
the interest of securing direct train
services between Wichita and the
towns mentioned, over the Wichita &
Western in connection with the Rock
Island at Pratt. At a meeting of
our club yesterday the plan was
enthusiastically endorsed and the en-
closed resolution adopted. We have
committee who will take the mat
ter up with the railroads interested
as soon as additional information
can be secured as to what has thus
far been done at your end ofthe line.
Will you kindly advise me as soon
as possible what efforts have been
made by your people in this matter,
and with what road or roads, and
with whom the matter was taken up
and the result. We wish to know
exactly where we stand before max
ing a move, and as soon as this in
formation is received our committee
will begin it's work and 1 trust with
the assurance of success.
No doubt the Santa Fe people
would gladly make arrangements
with the Rock Island, which would
secure to them a haul of traffic in
which they do not now participate
and on which they might earn rev.
enue under a joint trrfic arrange
ment. The Rock Island, however,
may not look favorably on the
scheme, but if there is sufficient force
in Wichita to induce them to make
this arrangement, thus allowing oul
merchants to do business with the
cities you mentioned, it will certain.
| ly be exerted.
| Yours truly,
i H. l.. REsING,
i Secretary.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-08
THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.

THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
Mr.. Brooks offered the following
resolutions which were unanimously
adopted:
Resolved that the Commercial
Club endorse heartily the proposal
of the citizens of the towns along
the Rock Island railroad west of
Pratt for our cooperation to secure
track connections between the Rock
Island and Santa Fe Railroads at
Pratt, and be it further
Resolved that the Commercial
Club use every means in it's power
to bring about the result.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-08
Administrators Sale

At Plains. Kansas, Dec, "a, 1904
the personal property of Lou Os-
borne, deceased. Sale to begin at
1000 O'Clock, consisting of the fol-
lowing described property, to wit:
I black mare, six years old,
1 black mare, nine years old,
brown mare, twelve years old,
sorrel filley one year old,
sorrel horse colt one year old,
sucking colts,
2 sets double harness,
fly nets,
farm wagon,
I sulkey sod pillow,
I sterling sod pillow,
I steel harrow,
Mccormick mower,
I saddle and bride,
IL or IS tons of moved feed,
And other articles too numerous
to mention.
TERMS OF SALE: All sums under
S. cash. S. and over credit of
nine months will be given, notes to
draw 10 per cent interest from date
with approved security. No prop
erty to be moved until settled for.
MAUD OSBORNE,
Administrator.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-08
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

The State of Kansas, Meade County SIS.
In the matter of the estate of Lou Osborne late
Of Meadecounty. Kansas.
Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day Of
November A. ID. 1904, the undersigned was, by the
Probate Court of Meade County, Kansas duly
appointed and qualified administrator of the
estate Of Lou Osborne late of Meade county,
deceased. All parties interested in said estate
will take notice and govern themselves accord
ingly. MAUD OSBORNE,
Administrator.
First Publication Nov, "A, 1904.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-08

Geo. ,. SelVidge. PlalntiH,
A. E. Otto, ct al. Defendants.
Said defendants, A. Z. Otto aud Nettie Otto
his wife, W. c. Mckinley and Mrs ". c. Mckin-
ley, his wife, Oliver d. kimban and Mrs Oliver
q. Kimball, his wife, Thomas c. Platt and Mrs.
Thomas c. Platt, his wife the trustees OF church
property for the diocese Of Kansas, will take no
tice that they have been sued in the District
Court of Meade County, in the State of Kansas,
by the said plaintiff and must answer the petit
ton filed therein by said plaintiff, on or before
the 10th day of January 1915, said petition will
be taken as true, and Judgment fur plaintiff in
said action, quietng title the following describ-
ed real estate in Meade county, Kansas, to- wit:
Lots }, f. s. Z, 8, g. Block and lots 5, 8. block
Brown & Biggers Addition to Meade Center
now Meade, Kansas. also lot II block o. ).
Meade Center now Meade, Kansas, will be rem
dered accordingly. E. D. SMITH,
Seal. Attorney for Plaintiff.
JOHN ELLIOTT, Clerk
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-08

bringing the Artesian Valley into
close and quick communication
with the outside world.
Try to estimate the value of the
milk and honey, the vast variety of
vegetable products, the fruits and
fowls and all the good things of life
that could be produced there if 80
per cent of the land were under cul-
tivation, then when you have done
this, figure out the advantage to the
town that is the clearing house for
these products, the town that, be-
cause of it's enterprise and location,
is the purveyor to the people of this
valley, and after all decide whether
or not it is worth our while to make
an effort to bring this about. A
united and determined effort will do
it. AS to ways and means, the C ombin-
ed judgment of our citizens can GER
talnly devise them.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-08

An electric line from Meade up
through the Artesian valley as far as
Wilburn would be an excellent meth
cd to improve the county. Mr.. Full
lington informs US that he has some
eastern capitalists interested in the
project and if the people here will
take hold the line can be built. ED.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-08
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.
State of Kansas

State of Kansas
IS. In the Probate court in
Meade, County and for said county.
In the matter of the estate of Y. B. Sawyer,
deceased.
Creditors and all other persons interested in the
Aforesaid estate, are hereby notified, that at the
next regular term of the Probate Court in and for
said county, to be begun and held at the Cour t
room in Meade, county of Meade and state afore-
said, on the first Monday in the month of anuary
A. D. 1904 at o'clock p. shall apply TO said
court for full and final settlement of said estate
R. L. SAWYER, administrator Of
X. B. SAWYER, deceased.
Dec, 3rd A. D. 1904.
First Publication Dec, 8, lo04.j
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-08
SALE OF SCHOOL LAND.

Notice is hereby given that on Saturday. the
10 day of December A. d. 1904, at O'Clock P. NJ.
will offer for sale at public auction at the front
door of the Court House, the following desrcibcd
School land situated in Meade County Kansas.
Tract S. T. R. Appraised price
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-08
Plains G. e. Leaders.

Nov. II Harry Milllgan.
Dec. a Anna Gillidett.
d" II A. c. Olin
=" Is Laura Gillidett.
" IS J. A. Upton.
Ian. Mrs. E. E. DIN.
e" 7 George Gillidett.
g." IS Mrs. Clara Upton.
/" ~ Ida Shore
g 2o Everett Gillidett.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-08
PUBLICATION NOTICE

In the District Court Of Meade County, in the
State of Kansas. IS.
John b. Randolph, Plaintiff.
John Kerby and Mrs. John Kerby, his wife,
whose Christian name is unknown, Defendants.
Said defendants. John Kerby and Mrs. John
Kerby his wife, whose Christian name Is unknown
will take notice that they have been sued in the
District Court of Meade county, in the State Of
the petition filed therein by said Plaintiff on or
before the 18th day of January, A. d. 1905, said
petition will be taken as true, and Judgment for
following described real estate: SEA section 70.
Township 81. Range n, west in Meade county,
Kansas, win be rendered accordingly,
GEO. S. SELvIDGE,
Seal. Attorney for Plaintiff.
JOHN ELLIOTT, Clerk.
First publication Nov. oath 1904.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-08
THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF Meade COUNTY.
DECEMBER 8. 1904.

.Hszz5 TIME TABLE.
system MEADE, KANSAS.
Ihe "RIQhl ROOd'' 10 und IRON und between
CHICAGO OMAHA
ST. LOUIS DENVER
MEMPHIS COLORADO SPGS.
PEORIA FORT WORTH
ST. JOSEPH ST. PAUL
KANSAS CITY MINNEAPOLIS
and everywhere beyond.
TRAINS LEAVE MEADE AS FOLLOWS:
EAST BOUND.
No. 4, Mail d Express. daily 4:51 A. M.
Ne. 90, Fast Freight. ........... daily 3:25 A. NJ.
No. 70. Local Freight daily 4:5zP. N.
WEST BOUND.
No. ;, Mail & Express. ....... daily 10:15 P. NJ.
No. 81, Through Freight. 1250 A. NJ.
Ne. Is. Local daily lO:lS A. n.
For sleeping car reservations, tickets, time
tables. ETC., apply to any Rock Island Ticket
Agent.
la. STEWART, General Agent,
Kansas City, Mo
J. q. LYNN, Local Agent,
Meade, Kansas.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-08
Lodge Directory.

1. o. o. F.-Meade Lodge No. 523. meets on Mon
day night of each week in hall over First Nat
cd. BROTHER BUS, N. G.
WILSON HUGHES, Sec'y.
]. o. o. F.-Meade Rebecca Ledge No. ~. meets
Ind and 4th Tuesday nights Of each month in
First National Bank hall.
Mrs. JOHN BRADEs, N. G:
MRS. J. C. RAGLANp, Sec'y.
A. F. & A. M.-webb Lodge No. ITS meets the
Saturday night on or before the full moon of each
month. c. E. TALLEy, W. NJ.
LOUIS BoEHLER, Secretary.
M. W. A.-Meade Camp No. 17ss meets on the
2nd and 4th Wednesday nights Of each month
over Bank. JOHN D. WEHRLE, v. C.
]. E. ROBERTS JR., Clerk.
R. N. A.-Middlemarch Camp No. 642, meets the
2nd and 18th Thursday afternoons Of each
month at hall over bank.
Mrs. Anna WEHRLE, Oracle.
MRS. ADAH MARTINI Recurder.
A. o. U. w.-Meade Center Lodge No. 247 meets
second and fourth Tuesday of each month at
the bank hall. w. H. FINKLE, NJ. W.
NJ. F. MARTIN, Recorder.
nights Of each month.
ABBIE BoDLE, President.
May PREssLY, Cor. Sec'y.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-08

Call and examine our new line of
fancy groceries. Dorland & Cor
man.
We believe in advertising and we
want your trade and we are going to
get it if fair dealing stands for any
thing. ALBERT POTTER,
Banner Feed Store.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-08

Mr., A. R. Kane, a prominent
druggist of Baxter Springs,
Krnsas, says; "Cham berlain s
stomach and liver tablets are, in
my judgment, the most superior
preparation of anything in use
today for constipation. They
are sure in alton and with no
tendency to nauseate or gripe."
For sale by VIM F. Fee.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-08
PUBLICATION NOTICE.

First publication Dec. lst 1904.
In the District Court of Meade county, in the
State of Kansas. IS.
Geo. s. Selyidge. Plaintiff,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-05
WOmen's New EiderdOWn
Robes and Wrappers.

We are now showing a very COM
plete assortment of these most de-
sirable and comfortable house gar
ments. Every garment is fresh and
new, and the shades and styles are
better than ever. All materials are
first class and thoroughly depend
able, and the very best obtainable at
the prices quoted
good, plain Eiderdown Wrapper, with tight
collar, cuffs and pocket finished with satin; 60 NJ
large variety of colors; all sizes. Each. 1919
A good Crepe Eiderdown Wrapper, with tight
back and loose 'front.' large sailor collar bound with
satin, pockets and cuffs similarly trimmed; e. M
large variety of shades, in all sizes. Each. To'o
A good Crepe Eiderdown Gown, Kimona style,
with wide satin band trimming; no collar; also
the same quality material made with sailor
collar, with three bands of satin trim C6 ~
ming. Each ....! .-.............
A good Crepe Eiderdown Wrapper. made to but
ton close to the neck, with small turnover col
lar; stitched satin trimming; large variety 81 rO
of shades, in all sizes. Each, .-......-- pO'oO
Crepe Eiderdown Gowns made of the best quail
ity material. in the popular Kimona style; no col
lar; finished with wide satin bands. narrow nov
city braid and very heavy wool girdle; g. IN
variety of shades. in all sizes. Each. w.
Crepe Eiderdown Wrappers, made Of the best
quality material, with sailor collar trimmed WIN
bands of stitched satin; heavy wool CIR 81 20
die; all shades, in all sizes. Each. ...... r.
Third floor, Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-05
Stand-Out PetticOats
for GOlfin@ and Walking.

All sensible women will rejoice III
the well-settled fact that short skirts
are here to stay; even the Partisan,
who has been anything but practical
in respect to the length of her skirts,
having capitulated. The instep-
length skirts are not only to be worn
for walking, but for reception gowns,
and those who look best in skirts OF
that length will wear them, and in
many instances evening gowns OF
round length for dancing will be
seen.
We show these instep-length
skirts in black silk, and they are ours
exclusively for Washington. They
are made with extra full ruff1e, some
with crinoline in ruffle, some with
out, and they are just the skirt to
wear with the present mode OF cos
tune.
$500 and $3.50 each.
Third floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-05
BARBECUE AT BENNING.
Athletic Events Also Under Auspices of
the Master Butchers.

The atmosphere about the Bennng race
track was redolent today with the savory
odor of barbecue, the result of the roast
ing of ten fine cattle which will be served
in sandwich form this afternoon and even
Ing TO the thousands who will attend the
sports in progress there. The affair is be-
ing given under the auspices of the Master
Butchers Association of this city.
The athletic sports began at O'Clock
this afternoon in front of the grand stand
At the conclusion of these events there will
be dancing and concert music, to continue
until a late hour tonight. In order that all
the patrons of this autumn fete NAV be pro-
vided with roast beef sandwiches the com
mittee has arranged for the serving of five
OF the cattle, commencing at o'clock this
evening. the other five TO be served com
mencing at Z o'clock.
The program of sporting events is as fol-
lows:
the District of Columbia-Prize S35 geld
watch. 5O-yard race for little girls-Prize
for first and second. GO-yard sack race for
boys under fourteen years-Prize for first
and second. Creased pig race-Prize to the
winner Clay pigeon shoot. Handicap
shooting-Open TO the public. Quot match
Open to all-Prize SIS. Special J0-yard
race for boys under fourteen years-Prize
for first and second. 5o-yard race for bows
under twelve years-Prize for first and sec
ond. Base ball match-Between the Jolly
Fat Mems Club and GonZaga College Club
Prize, solid silver cup, on exhibition at
Harris, 7th and ID streets.
The Master Butchers Association was
originally organized in 1876, and has since
affiliated with the national organization Its
members claim that their association has
led every agitation and effort in the Dis
trict of Columbia toward insuring to the
public fresh meats. properly slaughtered
and handled on hygienic principles.
The officers of the association are: ]. r.
Kelly. president, 10. I, Woody and G f
Ebel vice presidents; George A. Gerhold
recording and financial secretary; ]. E. Don.
ovan. treasurer; A d. Smith, inside guard
c. w. Norton, outside guard. Finance COM
mittee: j. Lynch, C. E Ebel and NJ. L.
Smith. Trustees: j. r. Kelly, George A
Gerhold and ]. E. Donovan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-05
CHURCH PROGRAM.
Lecture by DR.. ". J. Dawson Of Lon
don, England, Tomorrow Evening.

don, England, Tomorrow Evening.
The exercises at the Mt. Pleasant Con-
gregational Church. Thursday evening,
the 9Th. will be probably the most Impress
i've of the ceremonies of this week. which
the members of the church are devoting to
the conservation of their enlarged and COM
pleted edifice. Commissioner H. l.. West
will preside, and the Rev. DR.. w. ]. Daw-
son, pastor of Highway Quadrant Church.
London England, will deliver his WORLD
famous lecture upon "Savonarola."
Dr. Dawson has spoken in the chief cities
of England, Scotland and Ireland to great
audiences, who have without exception been
enthusiastic in their praises. DR.. Dawson
also visited this country dozen years ago
and lectured in New York and Chicago.
DR.. Newell Dwight Hills of Plymouth
Church, Brooklyn, says of the lecturer:
From my viewpoint DR.. Dawson has no
superior among the greatest of English
preachers. He is a versa tile man. most YER
satile but doing many things, he does them
all we'll He is a student of English lltera-
ture, and his Makers of Modern English
Prose and his Makers of English Poetry
are among the best books of their class. He
is novelist. and of his five volumes the
last one, The Quest of the Simple Life is
an antidote to one of the greatest perilS OF
our generation. He is poet and dramatist,
and his play 'Savonarola is worthy of
high praise. He is a lecturer, popular and
inspiring, and after hearing his study of
the life and times of Savonarola 1 returned
Wendell Phillips"
The exercises tomorrow evening will be-
gin at o'clock, and will be open to the
public
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-05
THE ADVANCE GUARD.
First Company of Boys Brigade to Ar
rive Tomorrow.

The first OF the visiting companies of the
United Boys Brigade is expected to arrive
in this city tomorrow morning, and from
that time until Friday morning the various
commands will come probably by every pas
serger train. The convention will be held
during Friday, Saturday and Sunday. AL
though number of invitations have been
received by the hospitality committee since
yesterday, there still remain about 800 boys
TO be provided for, and the committee is
looking for quarters for them If private
houses cannot be secured by voluntary Of
fers 1T may become necessary to put the
young soldiers in hotels at the expense of
the local management.
Money for the entertainment of the Wis
ltors and TO defray the expenses of the
convention is still wanted also. Between
S5oo and $500 has been subscribed already,
out S6OO more is desired. The finance COM
mittee, Mr.. Jam IS E. West, chairman re-
ports subscriptions of IS from Frank T.
Rawlins and SO from E. E. Stevens, with
$50 collected by ]. T. Hendrick
Brig. Gen. Dexter of the brigade con-
ferred with District Commissioner Macfar-
land this morning in regard to final ar
engagements for the convention. The line
OF march OF the parade, which will take
place Saturday afternoon and be partici-
pated in by about 600 boys as now pro-
posed, will, it is stated be from John Mar
shall place west on Pennsylvania avenue
to 18th street; north on 18th street to Penn
sylVania avenue again, and west in front of
the White House to Jackson place which
is between the latter building and the
State, War and Navy building; south on
jackson place and west on the south side
of the State, War and Navy building to
1ith street; north on 18th street to Penn
sylvania avenue; west on PENNSYLVANIA
avenue to Washington Circle; then east on
X street to Mount Vernon place, where the
organizations viii be dsbanded. Slight
changes may have to be made in this route
ii is stated.
The prize silver cup to be contested for
In competitive drill in Convention Hall Fri
day evening is at headquarters 1t is a
beautiful trophy the gift of the commander
or the United Brigade, II. p. Bope of Pitts
burg. The Pittsburgers, Company G. I'd
PENNSYLVANIA Regiment, known as 1.-THE
generals own company" won the cup last
year, and stand fine chance, it is said,
or landing 1t again. The cup was presented
by Gen. Bope in 1902, and first contested
Tor october 4 of that year at Lancaster,
Pa.
Judges for the competitive drill here have
been secured by Adjt Gen. Pickens as fol-
lows: Capt Charles H. Muir Capt Charles
ID. Rhodes and Capt. Dennis f. Nolan, all
of the general staff of the regular army of
the United States.
The speaker at the meeting to be held in
Waugh M e. Church during the conyen-
ton will be Col. Joseph II. Cudlipp, pastor
of the Reformed Episcopal Church of Lam
caster, Pa. Gen. T.. N. Daley, commanding
the New York division, is to speak in the
Presbyterian Church at Takoma Park
Later the other assignments will be made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-05
BY REV. FATHER pONTUR
How n Young Woman of His Parish
Was Cured of Consumption by
Father Johns Medicine.

Writing from LaFargeville. N Y. on Feb. 7.
1902 Rev. FIR Joseph Pontur of st. Johns parish
said lone of my parishioners, almost Respondent
OF ever getting cured, given up by the doctors
Il consumptive, upon my firm advice Is using
Father Johns Medicine and since has been con-
stantly improving to the great joy OF her parents
and friends -
Again. four months later Rev FIR Pontur
writes: "The young woman referred to in my let
ter of Feb Z. 1902, who given up by all the
wonderfully by using Father Johns Medicine"
Remember, not patent medicine. and free from
Weakening stimulants dangerous drugs-aIl pure
nonrishment. Cures coughs. colds and all throat
and lung troubles-prevents pneumonia and COZ
sumption. 1t Is guaranteed to cure consumption
ans the money Is refunded in any case where e
does not do all that is claimed for it, Fifty years
In use.