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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-30
Holloway is Innocent.

Wise NJ. Holloway, the young mar,
who was arrested last Sunday and
taken to Newton, charged with com
plicitv in the theft of suit case con-
tanning notes amounting to a large
value from the Arcade hotel there
four or five months ago, proved him.
self entirely innocent of the charge
and was released from custody. He
will probably return here and resume
his work at the creamery. Everybody
who knew Holloway will be pleased
to hear that he came clear of the
serious charge which was made
against him, and is once more free
man.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-30

jury reported that they could not
agree and they were then sent back.
After sleepless night fraugh with
suspense and worry, the prisoner was
brought into the prisoners pen of the
criminal court to await the verdict.
She was greeted tenderly by her father
who SAID, 'fHave no fear, my girl
God is with u.s." Long before the
building opened today crowds had
gathered and battled with the police
drawn in lines surrounding the struc-
ture. The jurors slept late as they
wrangled over the case until after
three o'clock.
When the jury was recalled with no
agreement the judge discharged it.
The defendant collapsed completely
upon heariugthe announceme She
had arisen at the courts order and
fell limp into her chair. Her father
put his arms about her and on his
shoulder she sobbed convulsively.
On the motion of district attorney
Rand she was remanded to jail with
out bond. Miss Patterson had to be
assisted from the court room to her
cell. She said: 81 had hoped to be
with my mother on Christmas. This
breaks my heart. 1t is more than
can endure. 1t must be that l viii
finally regain my freedom" 1t Is
understood that the jury stood six to
SiY
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-30
A. F. & A. M. Election.

At the annual election of officers in
the A. F. & A. NJ. held Friday night
in the Masonic hall, c. r. Aldrich
was elected W. M, r. Coe Russell,
S. W., Frank A. Moses, J. W., VIM.
Torrey, Sec'y., and Louis Zutavern,
Treasurer. There are also some ap-
pointive officers whose names will be
published later. The installation of
the new officers will be held tonight.
Following the election last night, the
members of the order were the guests
of the ladies of the Eastern Star at a
delightful banquet.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-30
New Years Reception Arranged.

The New Years Reception Com
mittee met in the office of the Dem
ocrat Printing company Christmas
afternoon and arranged to hold an
other reception next Monday after
noon and evening. Refreshments
have been ordered and other prepar-
atoms made ready. An effort will be
made to have all business houses
close on that day at noon SO that all
may have the opportunity to attend.
E. R. Moses Jr., c. S. Allison and
Chas. Morrison were appointed a
committee of three to look after the
distribution of invitations.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-30
SloniSer.Watson.

Miss Bessie Sloniger and Mr.. Claude
Watson were married at five O'Clock
Christmas day at the home of the
brides parents in the third ward.
Rev. Ambrose of the Christian church
performed the ceremony, after which
an elegant wedding supper was par
taken of. The bride is the daughter
of J. K. P. Sloniger and has grown to
womanhood in this city. The groom
is in the employ of the Light company
as line man, and is young man who
has gained many friends since he
came here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-30

time he gets his papers. The DEMO
Graf is put in the post office here
invariably on Thursday night. 1t
should get to Larned and back to
Seward Friday night. All the DEMO
Gratis go to Seward in one package;
and if one gets there, they all get
there.
At the home of the brides grand
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Everett,
in Buffalo township, Miss Rowena
Nickson and Mr.. George Apologize
were united in marriage Christmas
afternoon. The ceremony was per
formed by the Probate Judge in the
presence of the immediate relatives of
the contracting parties. After the
cermony an elegant dinner was en-
joyed.
Sam Forsha, the big Castleon
ranchman and politician, is still a
very sick man in the University hos
pital at Kansas City. At last re
ports he is reported as doing very
well, although his fever is still high.
He has typhoid, and as it has been
running some time he will be very
weak when it leaves him, and that is
probably when the crisis will come.
He has robust constitution, how
ever, and it IS hoped he may pull
through all right.
The congregation of the Methodist
church held Christmas offering for
the poor Friday night in the church.
Many suitable and appropriate
articles were turned into the collec-
ton to be distributed where they are
needed. The congregation also made
Rev. Hestwood present of a fine
couch, and Mrs. Hestwood a hand
some set of silver spoons.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-30
G 'od Words From A Neiehbor.

The Barton County Democrat, the
be st weekly paper in Barton County
gives its many readers sample of its
progress and enterprise by coming
out last week all dressed up in its
"glad rags" for the christmas time,
with fourteen pages, including the
title page, which is in many colors,
representing "Old Saint Nick" with
the children at Christmas banquet,
made up of good reading matter in
general among it poems from the pen
of Great Bends poet, Guy Forester
Lee. Four full pages of advertising,
matter amounting to near nine pages
of "ads" comprising many neat and
tasty designs. 1t is a well known
fact that when Bros. Stoke and FEEDER
take notion to spread out ga bin
that they are the boys to do it right.
and that their endeavors for the well
fare of that city are appreciated by the
enterprislng citizens, one could not
doubt from the goodly patronage
accorded them-Stafford County
Capital,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-30

Byron Brinson, of Cleo, Oklahoma,
native Great Bend boy, is up on a
visit to relatives and friends. He has
grown to mans estate since leaving
here some years ago.
Clint O'Neal has just completed
five miles of new fence, on the Nc
Lean ranch, in the Cheyenne bottoms.
He has enough work there to keep
him busy all winter.
The services atthe Episcopalchurch
Sunday were very impressive and
artistic. Under Mr.. Anderson's
leadership the church is growing
rapidly in popularity.
The Christmas exercises of the
Methodist church were held Sunday
night and consisted of fine program
of songs, recitations and instrumental
music. The large audience was
amply rewarded for being in attend
ance.
William Tyler and Miss Stella
Boyer were married at nine O'Clock
Christmas morning by Probate Judge
FEEDER. These are twoof the county's
most popular young people and de-
serve long and prosperous journey
throug b life.
The Abilene Chronicle gets out a
handsome twenty page Holiday
Edition this week. The cover page is
devoted to clever little story from
the pen of Carrie Johntz Humphrey,
formerly Miss Carrie Johntz, who is
well known in this city, having visited
here number of times with the
Brinkman family.
A. ]. Scar was in from near Seward
Saturday, registering kick on the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-30

The Moses hall was a scene OF
much merriment and good cheer,
Friday night, the occasion being the
Christmas entertainment of the Con-
gregational Sunday School. After
short and pleasing program of read
ings music, etc, every body pro-
ceeded to fill up on nuts, candies, pop.
corn and other good things, and were
treated to refreshments consisting of
coffee and doughnuts in the banquet
room. At a late hour a few of the older
members slipped away and repaired
to the Masonic hall wherethe Eastern
Star were entertaining the Masons.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-30
Carrie Nations Lecture.

Carrie Nation had crowded house
Thursday night at the Opera house,
She gave the preachers and the
Republican party fits. The demo-
cratic party the speaker did not berate,
saying she had respect for the dead.
Mrs. Nation sold many books and
hatchets at twenty-five cents each.
She has no fault to find with Great
Bend. 1t was easy money.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-30

New York, Dec. 23,-The jury IN
the Nan Patterson case could not
agree and at noon they were dis
charged. After deliberating On the
case of Nan Patterson, the Fioradora
sextette girl charged with the murder
of Caesar Young, her lover, in cab,
the jury failed to agree and were dis
charged shortly after noon today.
The result was a severe blow to the
young woman and her aged father
The case will have to be retired now
The actress will not spend Christmas
with her parents at Washington a;
expected, unless the application for
bond is marie and granted. That nc
verdict would be reached seemed
certain this forenoon when Judge
Davis called the jury in and talked tc
the foreman. The latter said eThe
possibility of aching a verdict i.
absolutely nil. We have gone ovel
the case thoroughly. Some of the
jurors are not open to argument
The probability of verdict is ex
tremely remote. Despite this, the
Judge sent the jury back for furthe.
consideration.
Towards noon today. the Patterson
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-30

New York, Dec. PA pro-
nounced attack of nervousness over
came Nan Patterson this morning.
The Jail physician was called and
administered sedatives. The woman
continues in pitiful condition as a
result of the strain. She is a picture
of abject misery. Scores of kilograms
of encouragement have been received
by her. She is in tears m >st Of the
time however. She broke down COM
pletely again this morning while un-
packing her few belongings which
she had placed in valise when the
case went to the jury, the prisoner
being sure of acquittal. One of her
lawyers visited her today and told
her that a new trial would be granted
SOON, and her release would come
soon sure.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-30

W. ]. Sans, wife and little daugh-
ter leaves tonight for an extended
visit in St. Joe, Missouri and Sheri-
dan Iowa. This is the first vacation
Mr.. Sans has .aken since moving to
Great Bend. He has certainly been
very attentive to business and de-
serves a holiday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-30

They are going to have big time
in Albert on the evening of January 8.
There will be an M. w. A. install
lation, grand ball and magnificent
oyster supper. Music will be fur
nished by Pizinger's orchestra and a
huge time is anticipated. Everybody
is cordially invited to attend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-30
BRIEF TELEGRAMS.

New York, Dec. 24.-Federa'
Judge Thomas today overruled the
demurrer filed in behalf of the officersol
the steamship company which owned
the steamer Slocum to indictments
throwing the responsibility of the
horror upon them. President Barnaby.
Secretary Atkinson and Director F.
G. Dexter, filed the demurrer on the
ground that they were not owners of
the craft.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-30

The business men of Ellinwood
and Great Bend helped the editors OF
the Leader and Democrat 10 get ouE
most creditable holiday editions, by
furnishing them limitless supply OF
nice advertising matter.-Claf1in
Clarion.E
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-30

Sheriff Fred Johnson went to
Seward Monday and brought back
with him the fellow who robbed the
home of Joseph Reigie. recently
Mention of this robbery was made
last week by our Seward cores
pondent,-St. John News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-30

Tom McNeal has accepted the
position of private secretary to
Governor Hoch. The position pays
salary of two thousand dollars a year.
Tom viii be- crowded for time to
write fables for the next two years.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-30

Washington, Dec, 24.-The wal
department has received dispatch
from General Corbin stating that the
Pulajanes are still on the warpath
IN considerable numbers. He says
that four hundred of them In company
with several volunteers from other
tribes, on December tenth, attacked
twenty PHILIPPINE scouts near Oras.
One was killed and twelve are miss
ing. Five were boloed In the river.
Their bodies were horribly mutiiated.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-30

c. Kell writes from Larned en-
closing dollar for renewal on the
DEMOCRAT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-30

The jury fees at the recent term of
the district court were unusually
large, amounting to s9S4.Ie.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-30

Nevada, Mo-, Dec. 2t.-The jury
this morning returned a verdict of
murder in the seco-d degree against
DR.. ]. D. Todd, an exstate repre-
sentative, who shot and killed Robert
Wall, as the latter drove past the
Doctors Office. The killing was the
result of bitter feud of long stand
ing. Both men were among the most
prominent men in Vernon county.
DR.. Todd was sentenced to twelve
years in the penitentiary. He is now
sixty-one years of age.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-30
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A. A. Hayes
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New York, Dec. 24.-Charles Dodge
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this afternoon and released on his
own recognizance after brief hear
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marriage with Morse was then de-
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would become interested in the clipping of the coupons and a general alignment of every sub scriber for his or her favorite take place. No such pipe dream was ever smoked. But the con- test was hardly started when three bright boys, Ernest Theo- dore Phillips, William Wallace Dutton and James Edward Will mans, and two fair sisters in Misses Dorothy Stephens and Jeannette Henry were placed in nomination by admiring elders.
 On November 5 Charles Jones Brandenburg and Edwin John son as dark horses entered the lists. Wallace Dutton was then holding the coveted lead, but was supplanted on November } by Ernest Theodore Phillips, who enjoyed the position of vantage for one day and was then retired by Charles Jones Brandenburg. His rights, too, were soon dis puted and James Edward Will mans climbed to the top Novem- Der H.. This state of affairs continued for a season without incident worthy of mention ex- cept the entrance of an eighth candidate in the person of Miss Thelma Smart when Edwin John- son clipped his rivals wings Mo- vember 28 and held undisputed sway upon the track for the long, est period of the race.
 As the home stretch grew>near and the vote each day became heavier James Edward Wilmans took a firm hold upon the bit and in bound passed all his rivals, holding first with an easy lead. The vote of Friday, however, when two passed the 2,0O0 mile post and a bunch of others shaved the margins separating them from the leader, proved conclusively that the race was not yet won by any candidate and forecasted a most exciting finish, which was realized next day.
Newport daily independent., 1904-12-24

With a popular vote of 6,654 little Miss Jeannette Henry passed under the wire in the baby race a winner. To her falls the distinction of the sweetest and fairest of Newport's babies ''under two," to her colors is the blue ribbon tied and to her charms will the sweepstakes prize of the gold locket and chain add further grace.
 The finish was close. Little Miss Henry had a rival who re- , quired her f1eetest time, for James Edward Wilmans was dis putting the disposition of honors, and not until the entire vote was counted did even the election officials know just what was what. Master James Edward polled a total vote of 5,596, or just 1,O58 behind Miss Henry. A handsome set of solid gold baby pins, the red ribbon prize on the boys side, is the award of his evidenced popularity.
 Miss Dorothy Stephens boiled 1.-the third highest vote of 1,314 and closed up several gaps be- ween herself and the lead, with
 total of 3,154. Many had
 ked her for a winner and she
 always kept near the front
 host of friends.
 ster Edwin Johnson came in
Newport daily independent., 1904-12-24
TO A DEAR FRIEND.

 Dedicated to my dear old friend, Mrs. M. J. Lucas, who in gratitude and deep love shed tears of joy when kind friends presented her with a nice Xmas present. ] The soul in love and gratitude is
 strong, But ah! How can boast, poor
 flesh? When you give vent to joy as we'll as grief? To sit me down in gladness and
 to weep.
 w. w. CAMPBELL.
Newport daily independent., 1904-12-24

First prize, locket, Jeannette
 Henry.
 First boys prize, baby pins, James Edward Wilmans. First girls prize, bracelet, Dorothy Stephens.
 Consolation prizes - gold rings for all other contestants.
Newport daily independent., 1904-12-24
lEANNETTE HENRY
 PROVES WINNER.
ocket Falls to One of Fair Sex, With James Edward Wilmans
 Leading the Boys.

next, barely missing the 5000 mark. This sweet boy, for boys of this age are sweet, was per- haps the favorite of all the other contestants, were they to have been called upon to help any one of their rivals.
 Wm. Wallace Dutton was paid tribute to by many friends in the fifth highest vote, and Master Ernest Theodore Phillips and Charles Jones Brandenburg came next in rank with nice compli- mentary totals. Miss Thelma Smart, who also ran, is a little Jacksonport maid and did ex- ceedingly well for an out-of- town candidate against home favorites.
 THE CLOSING DAY.
 Early on the last eventful morn the steady file of voters in the baby contest began the de- posting of their final ballots. The first box was soon enjoying it's full capacity and before the appointed hour of Il a. m. an- other had almost experienced the same fate.
 Friends of the little ones and representatives of the different forces who were pushing the claims of the several candidates watched the battle of ballots and some grew nervous over the looks of things. These lockers on agreed to quit the polls and enforce the Australian secret ballot system, some claiming it was unfair to even have an ink ling of what the other cast, so by common consent this rule was followed. Such was the precau- tion to get every vote counted, that the last ten minutes preced- ing Il o'clock, not ballot was cast. Y
 The prizes, previously an- nounced, will be sent out this afternoon and to each of the five sweet little masters and misses, who were not among the lucky three, will be given a plain solid gold baby ring. We can't guess the sizes of all these babies fin gers, so the privilege of ex- changing them for the proper sizes at s. G. Parker's is accorded them.
 The Independent is very sorry that the half-tones of the babies have not arrived, owing to the delays of express in the Christ mas rush, but they will be found in our Tuesdays issue, published on enameled book paper. These pictures would have made very attractive our Christmas issue, and it is a source of deepest re- gret that such an unfortunate delay has marred our announce ment of this afternoon.
 STORY OF THE RACE.
 Newport boasts of a number of pretty babies and just as many sweet ones. To settle the mooted question of the sweetest and prettiest under two years of age and to put a quietus upon the many dispsting claimants, the editor was importuned to deter mine by popular suffrage through the columns of the Independent to whom this honor and distinct ion rightfully belonged. And thus came about in due course of time this celebrated baby race, launched November 1, 1904.