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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-07-14
Petitions SENT to Gar.

1t is said that the car of Russia
receives from his subjects through the
post no FEWER than over 100 petitions
every day of his life The majority
of these documents before reaching
the monarch's hands are examined by
a confidential secretary.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-07-14
Labor Saving Mixer. Used.

One of the most interesting and sue
cessful experiments at the state agri-
cultural college is milking of cows by
machinery. Two cows are MIXED in
seven minutes by the use of one ma
chine attached to both cows at a
time. The machine has pulsating
motion, initiating a sucking calf, and
is driven by a gasoline engine.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-07-14

There would be less crime if homes
were made more cheerful. The one
thing above all others that lends cheer
to every inmate and every visitor is
the open fire. 1t was the only luxury
known to prehistoric man. Its welcome
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-07-14

Greedy. Rhinehart, a farmer who
lives three miles south of Gas City.
was accosted while approaching the
Missouri Pacific station at Gas City
by man who drew a gun and COM
manded him to hold up his hands.
Rhinehart refused to do SO and the
man threw away his gun and ran. Tho
gun proved to be a piece of wood.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-07-14
To Build Artillery Quarters.

A contract has been awarded to local
contractors for $1O6,134 worth of work
construction at Fort Riley, including
six stone buildings at the post, neces-
sary for one battery of field artillery
including barracks, gun sheds, stable
shop and officers quarters. Work was
begun at once.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-07-14
Indifference

visitor-The girl in the next fiat
is rather an Indifferent performer on
the piano, 1 should say.
Denizen- Indifferent, She's positive
ly callous.-PucF
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-07-14
Live wire KIN. n Man.

While returning from an early morn
ing fishing trip, J. S. Austin, s3S years
old, a peperhanger at Wichita, picked
up the end of live telephone wire and
was instantly killed within 100 feet
Of his home. William Morris, who was
with Austin attempted to drag him
from the wriggling wire. Morris
barely escaped death. His clothing
was set on fire and he was severely
burned in nine places on his hands
and legs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-07-14

REV. q. e. Lyon G. E. Presfdent.
The state convention of the Kansas
Christian Endeavor society has closed
at Salina. The convention next year
will be held in Kansas City. In the
election of officers Rev. George E. Lyon
of Lyons, was chosen for state pres
ident
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KANSAS HAPPENINGS ::
4 Ne.- Geodetic Man.


C. ]. Ballinger. a student at the
University of Kansas, has just COM
pleted the first absolutely accurate map
of the eastern half of the state In
making maps of the state heretofore
the lines and measurements have not
been taken accurately Mr.. Ballinger
took the maps in the auditors office,
compared the lines with the field
notes and then traced the maps by
townships and sections. The map is
to be used in the preparation of the
report of the geodetic survey of the
state. The map will be the first one
to show all the outcrops of the lime
stone in the state and the outcrops
will be accurately located The map
will be the most complete and most
carefully compiled of any geological
map in Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-07-14
The First Indian Twin,

Mr.. and Mrs. John Connelt, full
blood Sac Indians, who live on North
reservation in Brown county, are the
proud parents of twin boys. Twins
are a most exceptional happening
among Indians and the boys have
been named Charles and Curtis, in
honor of Congressman Charles Curtis,
of this district. Mr. Curtis is expected
to do the right thing by his namesakes,
the first Indian twins ever born on
either of the reservations here
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-07-14

The police judge of Bennington has
displayed the wisdom of Solomon by
sentencing drunkards to a week in bed
Recent victims say they would rather
stay in Jail ninety days than in bed
one week The bed sentence beats the
Kelley cure for drunkenness.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-07-14
woman Up a 145-Foot Chimney.

In the opinion of the workmen at
the United Zinc works at lola Mrs
l. F. Balthus, wife of one of the
smelter men, should be awarded a
medal for climbing the LAS foot con-
crete stack at the works. She went
up and down the tower in company
with her husband, and without the aid
or protection of any hopes. The work
men say that Mr. and Mrs Balthus
came into view the tower and that
they had mounted to the top before
anyone knew that they intended do
ing SO.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-29

Mr.. and Mrs Clifford Poarsall will en-.
terrain at buffet supper tomorrow
night In honor of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II.
Young Of Denver.
Mrs, j. l.. Frankyn gave bridge
tea yesterday IN honor OF Mrs. G., L.
Nye about eight tables being played.
The rooms We're effectively decorated.
the parlor In rcd and green. and the
dining room I'm yellow. narcissus being
the flowers and candles with yellow
shades, aiding the table adornment.
Prizes in the way OF fancy hat pins
were awarded the winners at each ta-
bic. Assisting In the dining room were
Miss Park and Miss Weber
Mr. and Mrs s, D. Evans celebrated
their goth wedding anniversary last
night IN an informal card party at their
home 20 guests being present. and en-
joyng the game Of 800" The Christ
mas decorations prevailed and the place
cards were hand painted in the same
ColOrs.
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the holidays was the marriage at noon
Christmas day OF Miss Florence Ander-
son to Mr.. Frank Henderson, In the
presence only of the relatives OF the
contracting parties and few friends,
President l.. w. Shurtliff performing
the ceremony at the home OF the brides
sister, Mrs. C.. II. Greenwich, Jr. A
reception was rendered them at the An
derson home, 362 Twenty-third street,
which was enjoyed by many. The bride
Is the charming daughter OF the late
DR.. Anderson and leader In society,
and the groom IL the son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. f. j. Henderson,. He Is deputy
in the Office of the county clerk. Mr..
and Mrs. Henderson, will make their
home at 1862 Twenty-third street
Mr.. and Mrs NJ, j. Price Of Idaho
Falls are visiting In Ogden with Mrs.
Charles Edison.
Next Friday evening the Weber stake
boards OF the Y. NJ. and Y. l.. NJ. /. as
sociations will give their annual social
and dancing party at the Royal dane
ing academy.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Larkin on
tertaned large number OF relatives
and friends at their home Christmas
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gray and daugh-
ter spent Christmas day In Ogden, leav-
ing Wednesday for their homo in Chi
cago.
A pretty homo wedding took place
Tuesday evening at the home of Aaron
Bybee at Riverdale, when Miss Agnes
Bowman was pronounced the wife of
Lee Bybee by Elder Samuel @. Dye. A
reception was rendered the young peo-
pie, which was attended by about rs
couples. The bride IA the charming
daughter of Mrs. Emma Bowman asd
the groom a son OF Mr.. and Mrs. John
7. Bybee.
Miss Josephine Nelson and Joseph
oliver two popular young people OF
ogden. were married Monday evening
by Judge J. A. Howell. reception
was rendered them In the Boyle block.
Delbert B. Hughes and wife OF Salt
Lake City spent Christmas In Ogden
with relatives.
A large number of dancing parties
were given this week.
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PROVO.

Provo-Mrs. Amelia Nelson and fam
lily spent Christmas with Mrs. Nelson's
sister, Mrs. c. M. Osterman, at Sandy.
Mrs. c. A. Glogier was the hostess AT
a family dinner Christmas; covers were
laid for IL.
Misses Stella and Eva Young enter
tanned number Of their friends sun
day evening at the home OF their par
ents, Mr., and Mrs. Oscar b, Young.
Mrs. Mary f. Ashworth entertained
at dinner Christmas day. Covers were
laid for 20.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Beasley are
here from Moab visiting Mr., Beasley's
parents,
Mr.. and Mrs ]. +. Nlbley have gone
to Salt Lake to remain for several
weeks, visiting relatives and friends.
Mr.. Merrill Nibley OF lie Grande, Ore.
gon, is visiting relatives In Provo this
week.
Miss Addie soper Of Salt Lake Is
visiting Provo friends,
Miss Pauline PIerpont entertained
a number OF her young friends at A
skating party at Eldred's Wednesday
afternoon from to o'clock. The
evening was spent at Miss Plerponts
home with music. song and games
Dainty refreshments were served.
Miss Edith Spencer spent Christmas
with In, Co Oh
Miss Allie smoot is visiting Salt Lake
friends.
Miss Esther Reese il visiting friends
In Taylorsville and Garland.
Mrs. F.. T. Harding entertained Mon.
day evening at the beautiful home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. f. II. Harding, corner o.,
Center and Seventh West streets. A
large number OF guests passed a de-
lightful social evening with games
readings, music and song. Delicious
refreshments were served,
County Recorder and Mr. Il. n.
Jones were In Spanish Fork this week
attending the Greer reunion on the
nth and 2sth.
The Fourth ward Sunday school
superlntendency entertained the off,
GERS and teachers In the ward house
Wednesday evening A most enjoyable
social evening passed with an excellent
musical and literary program, and tho
enjoyment OF refreshments.
The members Of the Pallas club were
entertained Thursday evening by Miss
Bertha Barney The guests spent n
delightful social evening: n fine i'm
promptu musical and literary program
was rendered, games were enjoyed and
sumptnous collation. served
Miss Alice Boyle Of Eureka and Mr..
Thomas w. Davis OF this city, were
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|, burg, Ida, to visit her mother. Mrs
Sharp, for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Bransford win
spend the next two or three months IN
Los Angeles.
Mir. and Mrs. Geo d. Smell have gone
TO Caldwell, Ida, 10 spend the holi-
days there.
Mrs T, l.. Mitchell left this week for
Los Angeles.
Miss Emma Lucy Gates left Thurs
day for Chicago, where she Is TO sing
before Manager Newman. She goes
from there 10 New York, where she Will
spend the winter with Miss Maud May
Baboock, and later they win sail early
in April for six months stay abroad
Miss Pearl Savage leaves this week
for Washington. d. c.. where she Will
spend several weeks, and then will go
to Chicago, where she win study vocal
music under the tuition OF Madame An
celia NJ. Fox at the Chicago Musical
college.
Mr., and Mrs. Louis Cohn and Miss
Sylvia Conn have returned from their
European trip. Miss Edna Cohn re-
mains In New York for while longer.
Mrs r. f. Root. who has spent some
two months In the east, returned TO the
city Christmas eve.
Mrs. Jacob Moritz has gone TO New
York for a stay OF two months
Miss Betsy Taylor OF Idaho Falls Is
visiting Miss Virginia Shannon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Fitch and their
daughter, Miss Maude Fitch, are home
from the east.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Halbert s, Kerr win
leave Jan, 3 for Peru, where they VIII
make their home.
Miss Virginia Beatty has gone to
Evanston Wyo., to visit Mrs, E, f.
Chapman.
Mrs. Il. W. Glidden OF Mercur Is WIS.,
Ting for the holidays with Mrs. Melva
Rawllns, 1855 X street.
Mr.. and Mrs Ravenal McBeth, who |
have been In the east for SOME time, |
are expected back today and will be at |
home at Whitehall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Russell OF |
Minneapolis are visiting in the city.
Mrs Lyndon II. Wheeler Is In Idaho |
spending few weeks with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs, A. G. Blunck.
Mrs, Stanley NJ. Brown has gone to
Seattle where she will visit with her
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parents, Mr. and Mrs. w. II. Dennis,
for several weeks.
Hugo Druehl Of Chicago is the guest
or his parents, Mr. and Mrs. +. A..
Druehl, for couple OF weeks.
Mrs, j, a. NJ. Frolseth, Miss Dorothy
Froiseth and Robert Froiseth OF Logan
are spending the holidays with Mr.. and
Mrs. Perciyal o. Perkins.
Mrs, William McCaskell has returned
from Omaha where she has spent some
weeks, and is at home at whitehall.
Mrs, n, F. Putnam left this week
for Montrose, Colo, to visit Rev. and
Mrs. J. Knox Bodel. Mrs Bodel was
formerly Miss Eleanor Putnam.
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OGDEN.

Ogden.--The leading social event of
the week was the marriage Wednes-
day OF Miss Elizabeth Ortiz and Ru-
dolph Kuchler, prominent young people
OF ogden, at the Wilson hotel. Salt
Lake City, District Judge Armstrong
performing the ceremony In the pres
ence Of but few friends and relatives
After the ceremony they returned to
Ogden and went east TO spend their
honeymoon. The bride Is one OF the
most popular and talented young ladies
OF Ogden, possessing a charming per-
sonality. For several years she was
Primary supervisor Of the Ogden pub
lie schools. Mr.. Kuchler is member
OF the Utah state legislature, and a
progressive and influential young busi-
ness man. Many friends extend their
best wishes.
Martin Cullen, wife and granddaugh-
ter have gone TO the coast to spend the
winter.
Miss Mabel Coates OF Leh Is visit
ing In ogden for few weeks with her
sister, Mrs. Caldwell.
Miss Title Peterson Is spending the
holidays at Logan with friends.
Royal Eccles returned home this
week TO spend a couple OF weeks with
HIS parents. Mr. and Mrs. David Ec-
cles.
Among the brilliant social events of
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B9gOINC

Miss Rose Evans who Is attending the
Bennett school on the Hudson IN spend.
ing The holidays with her grandfather
IN New York
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Moffatt are
spending the holidays with Mrs. Mof-
tatts parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Rulon S.
Wells.
Mrs. G. r odell and family ana Mr..
joseph h. Richards and family are
spending the winter season at Long
Beach, California, whore they are Nv
ing at 'l1 West Ocean avenue.
Mr.. ana Mrs, j. Fred Oder are spend
ing the holiday season at the Waldorf
Astoria New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Mills OF Richmond.
ina" are spending n few days with Mr..
and Mrs $. d, Evans.
Mrs. r. l.. Miles left this week Tor
her former home in Virginia.
Miss Gussio Sawyer are spending the
holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Grover
Brown IN san Francisco.
). 6. Sheriff.. accompanied by his
daughter Sibyl, LETT on Tuesday evening
for Tennessee ana Florida where they
VIII spend several weeks.
Mr.. ana Mrs. J. u. Kenworthy ana
family viii leave shortly FOR their fu-
ture home IN Pueblo.
Mrs I c. and Miss Rosemary Glaze
left Wednesday for California.
Mr. ana Mrs. Fred Ramsey OF Fay
ettcville. Ark. are visiting Mrs Ram
sey's sister, Mrs. l. NJ. Smith
Miss Louise Belts left yesterday for
Denver, where she viii spend the hou-
days with friends
Mira. Wayne Hemphili VIII RESUME
her Tuesdays at home for the winter
at 1872 j strec,
Miss Cecilia Sharp has gone to Rex.
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married here wednesday at the home
of former Bishop Evan Wride, the
Bishop officiating. Mr.. and Mrs. Davis
will reside In Eureka. when Mr.. Davis
is employed.
Miss Priscilla and Anna Frisby en-
tertained the Pallas club members Fri
day night at the home OF Mayor Fris-
by. The gathering was an enjoyable
and charming social event. the even
ing passing delightfully."- with music,
song and games and the discussion OF
dainty refreshments.
Miss Fern Monk entertained Miss
Zella Deal of Springville. Christmas
day.
Mrs. II. S, Pyne and daughter enter
tained at Christmas dinner and fam
fly reunion Christmas day. A large
number of members of the Pyne and
Arrowsmith families were present AMI
enjoyed most happy social gathering,
Miss Ruth Matley visited relatives
in Spanish Fork this week.
One Of the most pleasing gatherings
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OF the week was I'M ~
sa.nerlng at the home ~ rWan famnv
Joseph 4. McEwan. Tho Mr. ana Mrs
~ Sa tables were pret,nv ",ng room
Win sally. A large my n decorated
ersn ana grandchildren We. Of ehlI-
1,,u made the event one tbe,' present.
~ remembered by ali n VIII long
elaborate dinrer was served assent An
MISS Allie Smoot Is ento,,,
,Mechs vacation with roin a three
if'snas W salt Lake city ana ndV Is and
Miss Nina Houston snen,
r Taps win her relatives In 4 ,Ie 9oli.
NE Mr., and Mrs. William Ro,.,,.
,,, riny entertained numba 'an pee de-
s,,enus at their home W. lheir
s An elaborate dlnra sday
snto and pleasant roclal ''e e, vas
ti cns MIN cards music ana selilns
o'' 0V guests were present. 'p'
MIR. and Mrs. J. r ~.
and Mr. u ns Lehi the guests Of S' ny.
Mrs. John Strong was IA,
q FAMILY dinner Christmas 1 n,S'ess 40
nome In the First wnrd az her
cnlldren and grandchildren ,Gout 20
suthptuous dinner and soclnl o if'llSed
Mr.. ad Mrs. j. w. McAd,,,
, ,a,ned a. . Christina dinner. c g,ter.
Miss Cora Ward. who IL en,lo,.
teacher at Mt. Pleasant h g, ye1 as
sne mondays with her parents 1lls
Mrs. e. j. Ward, in this clty ''' ana
Mr. w. c. Close of Forrest D..
mas gone to Washington. ID rye
spend the winter. - ~ TO
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo Ther,o,
famed at dinner Friday afterno v,l'er'
noilor OF Mr. James Henrie Jr cat. "a
o, or Mrs Theriot coyes We're o id'1 ser
Miss Estella Mcclellan and NJ u,
WARD foulson OF Draper were morriN.
Snris.mas day at the home Of ~
Drides parents, Mrs. sras Smell =,
rayson, Mr, and Mrs, Poulson viii
DIR. and Mrs. Geo. Heindeo,.,..
tertained AZ n family dlnner pn, su-
evening. A pleasant tlmey.was enioy a
by all. enjoyed
Mrs Mary Cuf was the hostess d,
dinner party Thursday.
Royal indeed was the Christina.
tertalnment given by II. L, Nrnn a,
olmstead TO the employees ana tbe,.
partners OF the Telluride Power com
pany' Perfect In every detail vora
,he arrangements. The reception roo,,
was prettily decorated with ferns he,
ly and evergreens the dining roo,,
was deliberately decorated VIII ~
bells, holly, ferns and roses. Tho hon
quet tables were n picture OF MT ana
beauty, smilax. ferns red ana ntnS
carnations and American beautv rosas
were abundanty used One hundrod
and two sat down TO the banonet
which was served in 70 courses TIA
DAY was passed IN dancing music ana
feasting. The Mozart orchestra and
Garden City quartet were IN attend.
ance.
Probably the most elaborate hone
social given in this city for some time
was the one given Christmas day by
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Yates, In honor
of Miss Arvilla Clark just returned
from Germany The rooms were ar
tistlcally and deliberately decorated.
Streamers OF white and red satin rib
bon extended from the corners OF the
rooms to the center OF each whore large
red bells with electrical effect cast a
most delicate glow throughout the
rooms A small Christmas tree formed
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| Wallace Bredomeyer and Harold
| Fitch In charge gave their annual
| dance az the Ladies' Literary club
| last night, the officers and ladies' Of
Fort Douglas being guests OF honor.
| The Interior was brilliantly decorated
| in the prevailing Christmas emhlems,
| and chsperoning the affair were Mr..
and Mrs W. 8. Mccormick. Mr.. and
| Mrs Waiter Fitch, Mr. and Mrs. II.
s Ferry, Mr. and Mrs. W Mont Ferry,
Mr. and Mrs Jay 7. Harris and Mrs
Bredemeyer.
Miss Marguerite Jessup gave an In
formal afternoon affair today, num-
Der OF intimate friends being present
The Gamma Phi sororiety OF the
University Of Utah has Issued Invita-
lions for an informal dancing party,
10 be given next Friday night In the
Museum building. The patrons and
patronesses include President and
Mrs Kingsbury, Mr.. and Mrs. Byron
+. Cummings Prof and Mrs. Fred
Reynolds, Prof. and Mrs. Young and
Capt and Mrs. Wells.
Mrs. Il. p Mulhall and Miss Null
hall Of Idaho Falls were guests OF
Theater this week
Miss Hanauer entertained inform
ally on Thursday In honor Of Mrs
Joseph Young Of Denver. the rooms
being effectively decorated and
number OF mutual friends being pres
ent.
Miss Estelle Clinton entertained
her bridge club on Thursday night.
Or. and Mrs, G. B. Pfoutz enter
tanned a number Of young people at
their home on Thursday night in hon.
or OF their son Yale who is spend
ing the holidays with them. Dane
ing was the feature of the evening
end about 80 guests were present.
a number Of parties are arranged
for the -Heink concert on
Monday night, and among the hosts
VIII be Mr. and Mrs, l.. Hanchett.
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The Fourth ward Sunday school
superlntendency entertained the off,
GERS and teachers In the ward house
Wednesday evening a most enjoyable
social evening passed with an excellent
musical and literary program, and tho
enjoyment OF refreshtnents