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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-02-02
END CONES TO v. A. BEEEIE
STRICKEN WITH APOPLEXY Al
MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, JAN. -.
Dispatcher in GOOdland for AboGt
Two Tears-His Wife IA
vorite Singer.

W A Bonnie, q train dispatcher On
this division from about 1900 to 1903.
well known to railroad people in
GOOdIand and in many other places In
the railroad world, for he was a vete-
ran dispatcher, died OF apoplexy jan
uary p, at the home Of his sister IN
Minneapolis, MINI. His wife, Mrs.
Lucy H Bonnie, and his two daugh-
tiers OF the ages OF - and IL years,
were in Duluth, MINI, but did not
arrive until after Mr.. Bonnie was
dead.
Mrs. Bonnie, in writing a letter con-
veying the information OF her hus-
bands death to Dispatcher J. c. Jones
Of this city, who was well acquainted
with the Bonnie family, said that Mr..
Bonnie had been dispatching trains at
Jamestown, y. D., but the force hav-
ing been cut down, Mr.. Bonnie was
looking for another job, having come
to Minneapolis, where his sister lived
From Minneapolis ne made a trip TO
St Paul and had returned when
symptoms OF the illness Of which he
died developed. Mrs. Bonnie and the
children were in Duluth meanwhile.
and reached Minneapolis too late to
see the husband and father alive.
Shortly before he was stricken, Mr.
Bonnie complained OF a pain in the
back Of his head, and as IL became
more severe, he took to a couch for q
rest in his sisters home, and the end
suddenly followed
Bonnie was an Old-time dispatcher
and possessed that mathematical mind
so necessary to the safe and speedy
handling OF trains. He was good at
his job, and the men in the train serv-
i've liked to run under Bennie's orders
for he laid them out" as little as
possible and pushed forward the
trains with safety
Mrs. Bonnie viii be remembered by
many GOOdland people as the best
soprano singer that ever lived in
GOOdland. But that is only a relative
comparison in a western Kansas town.
and may not convey the correct idea
We make no mistake when we say she
was a beautiful singer, whose range
OF voice was quite exceptional, whose
power and quality were particularly
pleasing. She sang in the church, in
the home and in public entertainment,
and to this day we have no remem-
brance that she ever tired US. She IS
a singer by nature and her song Will
remain one Of our most lasting memo
ries.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-02-02

Kind nature has given US fine
weather the last few days.
Alwine DOrtha, the little daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Kerndt, died at
her home in Bird City, January %,
and was buried in the Bird City Gene
terry January %. She was five years,
two months and tWenty-three days
old when she was called to the better
home beyond. She leaves a father,
mother and two sisters and many
friends to mourn her death. The fun
eraI was held at the Bird City n. Z,
church, Rev. COOpedge officiating.
George Earnest is the Bird City
butcher now. He lives downstairs in
the building east Of the hotel
A. z. Wilder and family have NOV
ed into the second story OF the build
ing east Of the Byers hotel
The beauty Of the NJ E church was
modified by the replacing OF the old
curtains with some new ones, last
week
Rev COOpedge returned from Nor
catur last Wednesday, where he has
been making his family a short visit.
Mrs. ReinhoIdt OF St Francis is
visiting with her sister, Mrs. FarlOw
Davis, this week
Thad Weesner is erecting a nice
new house on his new place about
four miles from town. We are glad
to see he new buildings 90 up.
In walking down the street, we no
tice the traces in several places Of a
new sign painter. Sunny jim
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-02-02
R. 81 SrGONIGAI DROPS OCT.
Colby Candidate for Secretary Of State
WfthdraFs From Race.

Robert II. MeGonigai. the Colby re-
publican candidate for secretary OF
state. a man with a good record and
recognized as the leading aspirant for
this place on the ticket, withdrew
Tuesday from the race on account OF
business matters
It is understood that the Chicago
Lumber company, OF which Mr. Nc
Gonigal is local representative and
district manager at Colby. offered Nc
GOnfgaI $4,000 a year to stay with
McGOnigaI decided to accept their
proposition
Ceincident with 1IcGOnfgal's with
drawal, John Brown Of Norton an
nounced his candidacy for secretary
OF state Brown has been staying out
OF the fight because Of his friendship
for McGOnigal, but he has been one
OF the few that knew what was going
to happen. He was right on the spot
with his boom when McGOnfgal quit
Brown Is not very much known in
politics, but he is prominent in lodge
work He IS state counsel for the
Modern WOOdmen.
II is likely that the effect OF Nc
GOnigaI's withdrawal viii be to bring
out some other candidates for a state
office from the Sixth district, and
Webb McNall is likely to be the man
hIcNaH has a strong itching to return
to the Office Of insurance commission
eT- The only thing against him Is
that he has only recently come into
the republican party. But McNall is
popular throughout the state. and
might give Charles Barnes, who is at
present the only candidate, a hard tus-
sic.
The withdrawal Of McGOnigaI leaves
only Frank Ryan Of LeaYenworth, G.
E Denton Of Attica, John Brown OF
Norton and S. B. ROhrer Of Barber
county in the race. ROhrer's boom is
not receiving encouragement at home,
it is said, and il seems to be the gen
eral belief that the fight lies between
Denton and Ryan with the chances
faYOring Ryan.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-02-02
s.ALTISSSINTUS. y

Architect Of the universe, EIOim,
In studio celestial sketched
And planned, before creation.
With him things future are as now,
Though thoughts had being first
And afterward the things
He did create.
known, therefore, unto God
Are all his works, from
The foundation OF the world,
The end from the beginning"
He stored earth's sUbterranean treas
ury
With wealth incaIculabIe,
In keep for man.
AIan-masterpiece Of skill ana
Power almighty, and wisdom infinite,
Heard the gracious, wOndrOus words;
'Subdue and have dominion
over all the earth''-nOr
Fowl nor fish, nor beast,
But thee shall own as lord.
The winds shall serve thee,
And the swift bolts Of heaven;
The sea shall bring its tribute
And the deep mines Of earth
Enrich thy store; and fields,
And woods, and fOcks, and herds
The sunlight, rain and dew.
Ny gifts most precious are for those
Who to righteousness aspire;
Who breaking every yoke, and
Bidding the oppressed go free,
To captives liberty proclaim
And open prison doors
To those that there are bound"
Far a-dovn the corridors OF time
Shall man accomplish this;
And the said earth renew.
To such decreed, fair land,
Bright skies, and kingship;
Wealth incalculabIe and
Choicest things for such a state.
High motto hath high motive
Brave men and women beautiful,
The wise, the good and true
Shall rule this state; and
Bring again the golden age Of man.
Their motto high and
Written in celestial fire
''Ad astra, per aspeTa-"
j H. Stewart
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-02-02
Tramp Locked in Box Car.

Sunday morning when a freight
train pulled into the yards from the
west, a tramp who was locked IN a
car made his presence known to the
car inspectors, asking to be let out
Not caring to take the responsibility
Of breaking the seals, the inspectors
informed Agent Berkeybfie, who re-
leased the man, bringing him up town
and landing him in Jail. The fellow
gave his name as Clifford Temple, and
admitted that ne had been dishOnor-
ably discharged from the army and
had served nine months in the guard
house at San Francisco. Temple said
he got in the car at LimOn, Colo, and
was trying to reach his home in New
Jersey. The car was loaded with can
ned goods, and while Temple claims
to have opened only one gallon can
OF fruit, there was more stuff missing.
Temple informed County Attorney
Moore that he would plead guilty to
the charge preferred against him. and
as soon as the court convenes he viii
be given a sentence to the refOTma-
tory. He is p years Of age and Will
probably get three years.-Phillips-
burg News.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-02-02

Kansas was awake" at the i'm
mense gathering at the semi-centen-
NAL convention in Topeka, Monday,
January %, plainly proved As a
gathering it was not democratic, re-
publican. lpOpulist nor sOcialistic, but
it was Kansas at its best and in its
most enthusiastic mood.
The Topeka Commercial club, which
made the call, and all Topeka threw
wide open its gates and welcomed the
throng with the freedom Of the city,
Even the OriginatOrs Of the movement
were astOnished at the response
Kansas avenue waved with bunting
and sunlight by day and electrical il
Elimination at night Hotels were
crowded with guests, and Welcome
to Delegates to the Kansas Semi-Cen-
tenniaI Convention met them on ev-
cry hand
The convention met in the repre-
sentative hall Of the state capitol.
John Z. Frost temporary chairman,
presiding, called the meeting to order
A gaveI was presented, made Of wood
from the Lincoln homestead Inspiring
field, III. MarshalPs band furnished
inspiring music and the MOdOc club
sang selections in fine style. Cover
nor HOch and Mayor Davis made ad-
dresses Of welcome, which were re-
piled to by several speakers, delegates
to the convention At the conclusion
Of the overflow Of eIOqUence, a COM
mittee on plans and organization, and
on resolution were appointed
The real business Of the Organiza-
ton Of the association was transacted
at the afternoon session The report
Of the committee on organization was
received and adopted It provided for
the continuance Of the present tempo
rary organization, and the appoint
ment OF two in each congressional dis
trict, and one in each county Of the
state to act as q central committee to
-ozezanize tho counties and congression-
al districts under the state central
organization, OF which John z. Frost
is chairman and J. E Junkin is secre-
tary-
The report Of the committee on re-
solutions was received and adopted.
The substance of these resolutions was
presented to the committee by Eu-
gene T. Ware Of Topeka,
The members of the Kansas day
club and the WOman's club, was, by
notion given representation in the
convention, but representative hall
being crowded with delegates, they did
not put in an appearance
In the evening there was a great
Out-pOuring to the meeting Of the
Kansas Day club and banquet in the
rOtUnda Of the capitol. Eminent and
eloquent speakers addressed the gath
ering and the multitude attending sug-
gested more cOmmOdiOus and capa-
ciOus place of meeting in the future
The semi-centenniaI exposition in
1911 is assured and it will be not only
the biggest drawing card Kansas ever
had, but it will surprise the United
States, the world and the people Of
Kansas themeIves.
J. H Stewart and G. L Calvert were
the Sherman county delegates to the
semi-centenniaI convention.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-02-02
ELEVEN TAKE EXAMINATION.

County superintendent Phillips Holds
Session at Court House Two Days
The regular quarterly examination
for teachers certificates was held in
the court house by County Superin-
tendent James P. Phillips Friday and
Saturday The examination was writ
ten by the following persons: Mrs.
Della Crouch, Nellie DOOling, Hattie
Palmer, Hazel OdeH, Aura Hurd. Ed
Phillips, Bert Mccall, Lulu Holmes
Verna RadenbaUch, G. L BrOkaw
and CecfIe -Sigman-
The examining board was composed
Of Nellie Marks, Mabel Thompson and
James ?. Phillips, ex-OficiO.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-02-02
NTuIdrOyv.

The warm spring-like weather the
past few days is giving nearly every
one the farming fever.
R A Smith sold and delivered ESQ
bushels Of cane seed to G. ". Martin
at Brewster Monday and Tuesday. He
received 95 cents per hundred.
Revival meetings have been in pro-
gress at Pleasant Home the past three
weeks, conducted by Rev. Merritt,
who is assisted by Rev. Strange Of
Lincoln county, Kansas.
A party Of young people from this
vicinity was at the county metropolis
recently taking in the sights. Friendly
calls were made at picture galleries,
printing Offices, and il is intimated
that they even paid their respects to
the probate judge, but when his au-
gust presence dawned upon them they
beat a hasty retreat with the promise
to call again
H. H Robinson sold a fat COW to
the butcher in Brewster one day last
week
Miss Fora Hall resumed teaching
her school at Pleasant Home this
week, after a weeks vacation.
Roy Robinson is helping Alva Full
wider with his farm work at present
Z. n. Finley OF Union township re-
Gently made q trip to Arkansas, where
he bought a farm. Mr.. Finley will
make a sale Of his possessions here
which includes a welI-improved farm,
two miles from Brewster and emigrate
to Arkansas, where he will live in the
future
There viii be considerable moving
around done in this neighborhOOd this
spring. n. II. Wilson viii vacate his
place, which he sold to John PenticO,
and move on the old KOOn ranch in
Shermanville township, and Mr.. Pen
ticO will take possession Of his place
as soon as il is Vacated. Mr.. Carpen-
ter will move on the old Gilbert place,
which he has rented for the coming
year and Roy Robinson will move on
the z. Mersinger place.
Several young men here recently
resolved that the horseshoe brand was
too luxurious an article, changed and
are now using the pepsin and yucatan-
S. D. Coon sold cane seed at Brews-
ter the first Of the week.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-02-02
CITY WATER 10 CEMETERY.
Movement on Foot 10 Lay Mains to
City Of Dead.


Those who have loved ones buried
in the GOodland cemetery are starting
movement to have the city water
mains laid north to the cemetery, so
that at All times there may be plenty
Of water to keep fourishing the trees,
shrubs and flowers that are set or
planted there by loving hands.
OF course those who have never ex-
perienced the quiet lingering sorrow
that comes when q life that has touch
ed you to the very center, has fed and
the face and form Is wrapped in its
couch OF clay, may think that such a
movement IS unnecessary and the ex-
pense too great But you can't argue
the heart out Of love, and so long as
the human lives, he viii always have
ties in the city OF the dead. 1t is not
a sepulcher so much as a thorough
fare by which we may enter into q
realm more beautiful, and as we all
have to pass that way, why not make
the entrance beautiful with shrub
and flower and grasses; not a dungeon
nor a desert where nothing grows
1t would require less than half a
mile Of ditch and pipe, and would be
much more satisfactory and effective
in keeping the cemetery a more toll
cradle retreat than to give il over to
the uncertain water supply by means
OF one wei and 2 windmill.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-02-02
HOLD UP KANSAS HISTORY.
GOOdland Man Makes Suggestion for
Semi-CentennlaI Feature.

From Topeka State Journal
Julius H Stewart. the delegate from
GOOdland, presented a resolution be-
fore the resolutions committee OF the
semf-centenniai convention yesterday,
calling for a proper display Of Kansas
history at the big exposition Part
Of his resolution was embodied in the
list adopted His suggestions follow:
Be It resolved, by the delegates Of
the state Of Kansas in convention as
sembled to organize and plan for the
semf-centenniaI exposition in 1911, for
the celebration Of the half century's
history Of this commonwealth that we
jointly and severaliy pledge our en-
thusiastic support to any and every
measure looking to the success OF this
great undertaking that wisdom may
suggest and conscience approve
And, be it resolved, That while the
material interests OF this state will ma
teriaIly and reasonably be expected to
constitute to a very large extent the
exhibits Of the exposition contemplate
ed; yet, we believe that interests high
er than those or mere material pros
perity should be carefully considered
and given the prominence and para
mountcy that such matter deserve.
Therefore, be it resolved,
That we emphasize and urge the
importance Of organizing a special
department illustrative OF Kansas
history from its commencement as
territory as well as from the date Of
its admission as a state into the Amer
lean union; and, that this illustration
be done in high class art and that the
skill Of the painter, the photographer
and the sculptor be requisitiOned to
portray the scenes and represent the
heroic characters in the mOmentOus
conflict that made Kansas free; and
to the end that the rising generation
in both state and the nation may for
ever remember those who stood as
sponsors for Kansas at the time OF her
holy baptism in patriots precious
blood.
Resolved, That we deem it eminent
" proper that this resolution, IL ad-
opted by this convention, be spread
upon its minutes as a part Of its rec
Ords, and, to stand as a recommends
ton to the permanent officers which
shall be chosen to carry on the great
work Of planning and labOring for the
success Of the semi-centennial expo
sitiOn, to be held in the year OF our
Lord, 1911
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-02-02
GOOdIand 20 and Glrl sIarrr.

Robert ScheIl. son OF H. y. ScheII
OF this city, and Miss Ethel Bagley,
daughter Of G. L Bagley OF Grant
township, were married at the home
OF the brides father at noon, Wednes-
day, January 81. Robert Scheil is an
industrious young man and has the
promise OF success before him; his
bride is the eldest daughter Of G. L
Bagley, now a farmer Of Grant town
ship, but for years a conductor on
the Rock Island on this division. The
groom is p years OF age, and the
bride IS Rev. Eldridge performed
the marriage ceremony.
The young couple are living in the
Schell residence near the school house.
Robert Scheu and William Baker, Jr.,
recently purchased the bowling alley
fixtures Of Q. N. Millisack, and also
the store building where T. H Tag
CART has his furniture stOFS, and in
the spring the alley will be moved in
the building across the street The
grOOm's present occupation is that Of
manager and partner OF the bowling
alley.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-02-02
Public SALE

The undersigned will sell at public
sale, to begin at 1 o'clock p. m, at
his place, One-fOurth mile south OF
the Rock Island depot in Goodland,
on Thursday, February 8, 1906 the
following property: IS head Of first
class milk cows, four head Of mares.
Farm machinery, etc, consisting OF
one 14-inch twO-gang plOw; one lis
ter, one cuItivatOr, one wagon; house
hold goods, and the like, and other
articles too numerous to mention; one
Sharpless cream separator, and a but
ter worker. Terms: Nine months
time will be given purchaser, at 10
per cent interest, bankable security;
all sums under SO, cash
JACOB LEEMER, Owner.
GEO. BRADLEY, AuctiOneer.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-02-02
asParsoni' Stewart i'm TOpella.

From Topeka State Journal
Julius n. Stewart Of the GOOdland
Republic, the fighting "parsOn'' from
Sherman county, is in Topeka boom
ing the semi-centenniaL He is enthu-
siastic for GOOdland, claims there are
more building improvements going on
in his town, and that il is destined to
be the most metropolitan city in
northwestern Kansas. Speaking Of
GOOdland and Sherman county poll
tically, ParsOn Stewart says: There
is so much Improvement going on and
our people are so busy in their own
business affairs that politics are never
talked in GOOdland." More than 100
good buildings were erected in Good
land during 1905, and. the year 1906
bids fair to surpaSs last years growth.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-02-02
DEwEYs WANT 10 GET CLEAR
Appealed Gases 20 Supreme Court for
Immunity From Future Prosecution

Appealed Gases 20 Supreme Court for
Immunity From Future Prosecution
Three suits were fled in the Kansas
supreme court in Topeka last week on
appeal from the district court OF Nor
ton county. appealing from the iudg-
ment OF the Norton county court and
asking immunity from further prose
cutiOn In those particular cases. It
viii be remembered that at the May
term OF the Norton county court last
year. the defendants were dismissed
without prejudice, through which the
state retained the right to further
prosecution il IL saw 1T The three
defendants in this proceeding are
Chauncey Dewey, w J. Mcbride and
Clyde Wilson
It is very natural in human nature
to expect that these men would keep
trying to get themselves away from
the boundary Of 50 grave q charge
which may be brought against them
at any time, but this proceeding is
not a mere echo Of the Berry slaught-
er, as the Topeka State Journal would
have the public believe In fact, the
defendants are very apprehensiYe that
the state has not had a fair chance at
them, which is true; and more than
that, Attorney L ". Colby, counsel
for the Berry widows, has cases pend
ing against the Deweys for damages.
The appeal is one Of the methods the
defendants are employing to beat the
civil suits, and at the same time TO
wash their hands, through the inter
ventiOn Of courts, Of the stain OF IN
RENTED crime
The attorneys for the appellants are
L H. Wilder, W. S. Morlan and
Waters & Waters; for the poor
widows, nobody, excepting Colonel
Colby, who out Of compassion for the
defenseless women, may go at his own
expense to fight back the aggressions
OF the rich
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-02-02
For Exchange.

Productive land in good old Mis-
souri,, where it rains, and the wind
does not blow, for land in Sherman
county, Kan, or adjoining counties.
Send description Of what you have,
and what you want in return, and we
viii make you the best offer possible
Address F. H. Pets, Warsaw, Benton
County, Missouri
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-02-02
E. S. KNIGHT COMING BACK.
GoOdIand Man in Secretary OF States
once Ouff FebruarF I.

3llIIlIll1--fl- -Il--l- II U
Office Quit February 4.
z. S. Knight, the Goodland man
who for seven years has been a clerk
in the Office OF secretary Of state, re-
signed his position February I, and
viii come back TO GOOdIand to take
up the practice Of law IN this city. Mr..
Knight resigned his position Deem
Der Is, TO take effect February 1.
In speaking OF the matter to a To-
peka reporter, Mr. Knight said:
Il have an excellent opportunity to
get into practice at GOOdland, said Mr..
Knight THE activity in the land bust
ness is making law business pick up.
There is lot Of land litigation and I
also expect to do considerable work
for the county attorney"
Mr.. Knights successor mas not
been named.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-02-02
A Fine Colt.

A L CuIlins has a fine, young Bel
n-CIyde stallion, which he bought
OF w E Dustin Of Topeka He viii
be two years old in April and weighs
1850 pounds The animal is a bay
with white points, and is a beautiful
specimen OF horse flesh
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-02-02
Ofsen-HamiIton.

Robert c. Olsen Of FOndis, Colo,
and Mrs Anna Hamilton Of La Junta,
Colo, were united in marriage at the
Methodist parsonage Wednesday, by
Rev. John Eldridge. The couple came
to GoOdland to get married, and are
not known here.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-02-02

Master Of human destinies am T.
Fame, love and fortune on my foot
steps wait
Cities and fields I walk: I penetrate
Deserts and seas remote, and passing
by
Howell and mart and palace, soon or
late
7 knock unbidden once at every gatei
If sleeping wake; If feasting rise be
turn away 1t is the hour Of fate,
And they who follow me reach every
state
Mortals desire, and conquer every foe
Save death; but those who doubt or
hesitate
CONDEMNED to failure, penury and woe
Seek me in vain and UseIessly impIOre
I answer not, and I return no mOreI
John J ingalls,
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-02-02
FOFsS Sale.

wish to sell my GoOdland residence
building, favOrably located in the
southwest part OF town, now occupied
by Il. W RunneIls- Parties interested
write me at 459 Santa Fe street, Den
yer, Colo. A G. Stephenson.