The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1904-09-08

threatening weather. Representative
Curtis spoke but Major A. M. Harvey
the democratic nominee for congress
In this district, was unable to attend
on account Of the illness of Mrs.
Harvey. G. W. Harrington also spoke.
The picnic was partly in the nature
Of an old settlers reunion, being ar
ranged by members Of the farmers
institute.
Need Canning Factory = Harvey
county, like many other counties in
Kansas, Is in need of canning fac
tory. This season alone hundreds Of
tons of the finest quality Of corn, to-
matoes, peas and other vegetables
went to waste simply because there
was more of these products raised
than could be utilized by the people.
Everyone who has foot of garden
room raises garden truck and all of
1t made a good grwth. Land is too
good in Kansas.
Pioneer Dies.-J. c. Watts, a mem
Der of the board of county commits
sioners Of Douglas county, died after
lingering illness. Mr.. Watts came
to Lawrence in 1854 and had been a
resident ever since. He was stone
and brick mason by trade and built
many of the business blocks. He
was born In England. He had served
as a member of the city council, as
street commissioner and as a member
of the legislature.
Sow More Wheat.-The farmers of
Coffey county are planning to sow an
unusually large acreage Of wheat this
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think the indications point to a good
price for wheat next year and in that
case wheat will bring more money
and quicker than any other crop.
Kansas farmers want all that is due
them about as soon as they can get
1t.
Irritation Hearino.-At Dodge CITY
more evidence in the controversy be.
tween Kansas and Colorado as to the
rights to Use the water of the Arkan.
sas river was taken A general ino,,iry
in'o iaiiiiai'' u'aiiase, anu oiilia'io
oonui'iols was maui lit hansas wlf
nesses plahe 'iie Oolorauo irrisa'ion
ui'cnes lor alleged unlaSoraoie conul'
.ions Ill WeStern haiisds uufihs ury
seasons Inc next inquiry Will oe
nela IN Garden olly'
Site s.Isc+ed-Tba v M r A
building committoo of Lawrence bas
announced tho so,oction NJ tho otto
LOT the new &o,oOO building 10 Dc
erected as a nome Tor the association.
Inc structure Will be located al the
corner Oh Henry and vermont streets,
IN tne heart OF the business district
Oh the CITY, Inc WORK OF construction
Will De commenced at once, ana II IS
lhe intention 10 nave tne STRUCTURE
Narrow Escape.-W. B, Hulen. who
lives near Carbondale, had a narrow
escape from death while driving to
town with load of hogs. When
''o''ins INC oau'e + u tlaoAS lid wa
"on was s'iueN w 'ne ooioiduo nsei'
pa'ovnsei' w. ~, anu inaue iii'o
hinu'iis moou' lhe sVianse part vi
death and onlv mo boo w.s ti,lod
Serious Charge Lester Scofeld, a
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Alcohol Killed Hln,.-AleX Roelj,
one OF the prominent real estate
dealers Of Lyndon, died Of alcoholism.
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NO NuboIns'-A Philips county
farmer mas a fleld OF O0 acres OF corn
many ears OF which measure IA inch
es' Ihere are no nuDDlns'
closed It's sessIon'-At Nortonvllle
on August 29th the lOGth general con-
ference OF the Seventh Day Baptisf
church closed Its session.
Celebrate Event.-The DEVELOPMENT
of Atcbison's three foot vein of coal