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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-18
Johnson-Frazier

Miss Ola Johnson, daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. J. s. Johnson, and Mr.. Os-
car Frazier, son Of Mrs. Bell Frazier,
were married very quietly at the hom
Of the brides parents, Wednesday
evening, Rev. Selle performing the
ceremony. The young people left on
the evening train for eastern points
for a brief honeymoon, and were &C
companied to the depot by the usual
crowd of young people intent on hav
ing a high old time. Some of the
young folks thought they we're 60
ing to Ellinwood to take the train
and drove down there. only to be dis
appointed. This young couple havs
grown up in our city and have hosts
of friends. Mr.. Frazier is one Of
the leading merchants Of this city
and his bride was for years with Lun
blade & Bolinger store. They star
out in life in a very favorable way
and will no doubt enjoy much happi
ness and prosperity.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-18

A large majority, enough to carry
any election, Of the voters who CRATE
fully accepted the direct primary and
nominated their own party tickets,
are now sitting back, waiting for the
railroads and other corporations to
put up the money to run the cam
paign. Mr.. Corporation is doing moth
ing of the sort. The primary makes
the people rule" and also gives to
them the opportunity to finance their
own politics. From 81 to s1OO each
Is desired from 10000 to $4,000 of
Kansas boasted army Of bank de-
positors.-Topeka Capital.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-18
Outlook for Victory

rAs the campaign grows older I
am more than ever impressed with
the earnestness Of the followers Of
Mr.. Bryan" said Henderson Martin
today, Chairman Of the Democrat
ic State Central Committee, after he
had finished reading a letter con-
taininga two dollar contribution to
the campaign fund. Here is a let
ter from an old soldier who lost a
leg In the service Of his country
and he encloses a two dollar contri-
button with wishes for success and
adds "This Is pension money and l
wish that my circumstances were
such that l could send you more"
That's loyalty to a cause that Is
bound to crown It with success"
That Is only one instance OF the
patriotism which has inspired the
old veterans. Here Is another let
ter from an old soldier who lives
out in the short grass country and
he enclosed five dollars for the fund
to be expended in carrying Kansas
for Democracy. This man was one o
the bravest who fought for the pres
ervation Of the union and carries
the scars Of the conflict today. He
was wounded at the battle of Bull
Run and laid on the field for eight
days and now draws a pension from
which he subscribes five dollars for
the cause which he feels Is just and
must win"
I'VE are receiving fine reports fror
all parts Of the State" said Hender
son Martin. Chairman Of the State
Democratic Central Committee. "ey
cry visitor to headquarters tells
glowing story Of the possibilities II
his section Of the states and thes,
stories are reinforced by the let
ters which are pouring into my Of
flee daily"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-18
Death Of Mrs. Oscar Jacobs .

Mrs. Eliza A. Jacobs, wife Of o.
car Jacobs, died at her home 10 Dodge
City last Thursday evening at 1880
o'clock. after long illness She was
"a years. 10 months and 8 days old.
The funeral took place from the
Presbyterian church, Elnnwood, Sum
day afternoon, September 6. at 2:So
O'Clock, Rev. F. NJ. Peak officiating.
A large number Of sorrowing friends
accompanied the body to its last rest
Ing place.
Deceased was born In Black Hawk
county, Iowa, Nov. 30, 1858. She
removed to Alma, Kansas, with her
parents in 1860. She was married to
Oscar Jacobs, March 10, 1874, and
they moved to Ellinwood In 1878,
where they made their home on %
farm In Commanche until 1894. when
they sold the farm and went to
Dodge City. Her husband, two sons
and six daughters survive her. :.
Mrs. Jacobs has been afflicted for
two years with aenema, which final
ly proved fatal on September 8. She
was q faithful wife, a good mother
and a pious christian woman. The
family have the deep sympathy Of
all In their great bereayement.-Ei
linwood Leader.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-18
holslngton.

@ASHA ShS 0NSpSA
A daughter was born to w. G.
Seagle and wife Friday.
A ten pound son was born to Glenn
Humphrey and wife Monday night.
Herbert Swartz Of near Olmitz was
operated on at the hospital Monday.
Chas. Hall went to Martin City,
No. last week to Join his wife and
her sister, Miss Villa Drake who
are visiting relatives there.
]. L. Seagondollar has resigned his
position as night operator at cen.
trail to begin the sale of crude oil
burners. F. V. Roesler is doing the
night work at present.
Sam Shattuck returned Saturday ev'
ening from Fostoria and other points
in Ohio where he had been to Wis.
1t relatives and attend a reunion OF
his company. Sam says he had a
very nice trip and enjoyed it very
much.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-18
EllinWood.

From the Leader, Sept. 10.
Mrs. Emily Trump who has been
dangerously i'll is now considerably
better and on the road to conva.
lescence.
]. c. McCracken has purchased the
Northern touring car of Mr.. Batch
man, and has shaped it up, and will
run an auto line.
Joe Koelsch returned to Durham,
Kansas, this week after a visit with
the home folks. He and Gus Os-
wald are running an elevator at
that point.
Ed Christensen brought the first
load Of wheat to the new Wolf mill
on Tuesday Of this week. 1t was a
fine quality Of milling wheat, tested
81 lbs, and brought the top of the
market.
Harvey Scott has just sold his sec.
ton, northeast Of town, being 27-1s
IL, to August Lantermann. The con.
sideration was s33,5OO. This is one
Of the biggest deals ever consummat.
ed in this community.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Bacon, Mrs,
Eugene Wagner and Lester woolley
returnde from their trip to Oklaho
ma Tuesday night. Charley had an
other attack Of rheumatism while
down there, which spoiled much Of
the pleasure Of the trip.
Some boys playing with matches
set fire to an old barn In the north
Ipart Of town, about hall past five
O'Clock Tuesday evening. The alarm
was given and the department made
Ia quick run to the scene, but The
building was beyond saving. 1t be
longed to Clyde Chalfant, who de
clares the loss was small, as Il wal
an old shack and about ready 10
the bonfire anyway.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-18
Missouri Pacific Circus Special

=
A special train, consisting of three
dirty, dilapidated freight cars and a
caboose, took a large crowd to Great
Bend Thursday to attend the cir
cus.-Claflin Clarion.
The crowd that collected at the
depot to take the train for Great
Bend was surprising. The trains
from the east and west were all load
ed and No. had to leave a good
many people at Boyd as they were
crowded to the limit. Besides those
who went on the train, all the au.
tios and rigs Of every description
were pressed into service to take
the crowd to see RingHng's great
show. The train to the Bend con
sisted Of 13 box cars, / coal car,
caboose and the regular coach, al
loaded Like sardines packed In a can
-Hoisington Dispatch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-18
casey-Dalziel

On Tuesday, September Sth, at the
Catholic parsonage at Cain City, &C..
CURED the wedding Of Miss Lucy
Dalziel to Mr.. John Casey. the Ger.
emony being performed by Father
Drath.
After the ceremony the newly we'd
cd couple were given a reception at
the home Of the groom's parents,
southeast Of town.
The Clarion Joins with their many
friends In wishing them JOY and
prosperity throughout their married
life.-Claflin Clarion. y.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-18
Records Held By Kansas

Kansas has The largest improved stock breeders association in the
country the membership being 1000.
Kansas has the largest hOmebd herd Of Aberdeen Angus cattle
in the world The Sunf6wIherd at Hudson numbering $50 head
Kansas has the largest Hereford cattle breeding establishment in
the world Sunny Slope Empoa numbering about 700 head with
annual crop Of 500 calves.
Kansas has the largest Berkshire hog ranch in the world located
near Burlington. CoRy county producing 1900 pigs year.
Kansas has the largest herd Galloway cattle the world that
Greenwood county which are 400 head registered animals
Kansas has the largest Pcheon hOssbrssdns establishment in
the United States.
Kansas raised the largest fleece ever shom from the back Of
sheep So pounds
Kansas developed III. highest priced PerchsOn mare in the
world Regina which sold Tor S2500
Kansas has III. largest field o alfalfa in the world being located
in Butler county and containing $500 acres.
Kansas has the largest agricultural experiment station in the
world being 45OO acres at Hays City,
Kansas has the largest creamery in the world with daily ca
pacy Of 100000 pounds butter situated al Topeka
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-18

l have used the Majestic for the
past eight years. They are the most
economical range on the market.
They save labor and patience, for
everything that is baked in Males
tic is a complete success, and one
cannot praise them too highly.
Mrs. E. L. Wood.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-18

l have used my Majestic Range for
fourteen years, and it is as good
today as when | bought it. l have
never had to buy any repairs for it;
bakes good; uses little fuel and
think it is perfect in every respect.
John Gruber, Great Bend, Kas., R.
F. D.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-18

If there is anything about this pub
lication this week that seems a lit
tie hilarious, it is caused by the ar
rival of fine boy at the home of
Foreman McMullen. John has a smile
on his face that runs clear around
his hat, and everybody else in the
family is happy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-18
South Bend

Preaching at Hood School House
Sunday at 3 p. m.
The Great Bend band went to Hut.
Crimson today, where. they played at
the fair.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-18

George e. Lirey, the Connecticut
Congressman who sprang into promi-
nence by making charges that the
Electric Boat Co. Of New Jersey had
used methods in the furthering Of sub
marine boat legislation that were no
according to Hoyle, has been nomi-
mated for governor BY the Republican
Of his state.e
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-18

Kansas and all the central states
are counted sure for the Republican
ticket, but nevertheless Taft and a
number Of other big guns will be put
into them to make a campaign.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-18
Modern Woodmen

All members Of the Modern Wood
men are requested to be out to the
regular meeting next Monday night.
Important business.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-18

There Is one consolation to the
scarcity Of campaign funds. More
people will vote as they please when
election day comes around.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-18
GENERAL NEWS.

Wichita claims a gain in popula-
tion during the last year of 1852.
Doesn't look as If prohibition is hurt
ing Wichita any to speak off, says
the Topeka Capital. Then the Leav-
enworth Post climbs up and whis.
pers from the chimney tops: "Why
should it? Wichita has no prohibi-
tion to speak Of"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-18

Hearst has yelled wolf SO long and
so often In his various political con.
tests that no one takes any charges
made by him in a serious light any
longer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-18

A fire which is believed to have
been started by a miscreant caused
a panic early Tuesday among 100
guest sof the Belmont hoel three.
story building at 1721-25 Stout street,
Denver, as a result of which four
lives were sacrificed and a score OF
persons injured, two Of whom are
not expected to recover.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-18

w. NJ. Bollinger Of Great Bend,
Kans., has seen that part Of the
Arkansas valley develop until It is
about the garden spot OF the whole
country. A good many years ago Mr..
Bollinger was in the live stock COM
mission business in these yards. He
went to Barton county and invested
in a farm and has been living there
ever since. Some years later .. he
went down into Clark county, a lit
tie more than 100 miles from Great
Bend, where he invested in an 5000
acre ranch, where he carries on cat
tie raising and farming. He farms
about 1,200 acres, and is now prepar1
Ing to SOW 900 acres in wheat. Mr..
Bollinger says the country around
Great Bend was never as prosperous
as now. This has been an especial
ly favorable season, and both wheat
and corn made bumper crops. He
states that he knows Of cornfields thai
Will make 100 bus. to the acre. I'VE
certainly live In a land Of plenty"
said Mr.. Bollinger, as he talked with
group 0 stockmen at the ex,
change building yesterday. Il perso-
naly know goodmany farmers in
Barton county who are worth s1O0.
600 or more. And the fact Of the ma
ter y We have no real poor farmers
In the county. Each year seems to
have added little more to the wealth
OF our farmers till they are now an
well to do, andout Of debt. In Bar.
ton county there are a good many
farmers who own automobiles. They
have In recent years built fine homes
and We think we have about the
best country on the map. The gov.
eminent ID now going to build a $50;
} 600 postoffice building at our couii..
y seat, which. ID place Of 5000 in
habitants. s.n-Drovor,e Tale1ram u.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-18

The forecasting stage Of the presi-
dental campaign is at hand. The
forecasters win all know more about
the situation after the voters get
through on election day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-18

The Silver Circle met with Mrs. ].
L. Carol yesterday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-18

A package entrusted to he care Of
the Wells-Fargo Express Company al
Salem, Ore, by ] R. Albert, prssid
ent Of the Capital National bank Of
that city and addressed to Joseph
Meyers at the Portland hotel in Port
land, containing notes and other val
liable papers representing about $50,
600, is strangely missing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-18

Marry bright woman for success
and a pretty one for happiness, Is
an old proverb. Which causes the
practical Washington Republican-Reg.
lister to declare: "Can't do 1t in
Kansas. Bigamy laws too severe. e .
Sensational reports that an attempt
had been made to shoot President
Roosevelt apparently had their origin
In the fact that the hunting season
has opened on Long Island and there
is considerable shooting daily in the
outlying districts. Close investiga-
tion fails to show that there has
been any overt act directed against
the president. 1t Is his custom 10
ride out every day, covering various
routes in the countryside and it is
not unusual for him to encounter
parties Of huntres. =
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-18

"Mr. Bristow hays he is in favor Of
the election of United States sena
tors by direct vote," Hugh Farrelly
candidate for United States senatu
said in a speech at Hays City. "And
If so, let us have it now. II he is
let him join with me in a request to
the secretary of state to have oul
names printed on the ballot"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-18

Thousands Of acres of agricultural
lands and millions Of feet Of stand.
ing timber were laid waste, one town
was wiped out, three more towns
may have been destroyed, several
mining locations we're burned and at
least 10000 persons are homeless as
the result Of forest fires which swept
through many districts in northern
Wisconsin and northern Minnesota OF
Saturday afternoon and night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-18

A. rehearing Of the Missouri river
rate case, In which Interstate Com.
merce Commissioner Clark rendered
q decision two months ago which, II
Is declared, deals q blow at Chicago
and st. Louis jobbers and threatens
TO demoralize rates throughout the
country, win be asked by the rail-
roads affected. s's O
As a means Of last resort, II the
commission refuses to grant a re
hearing, an Injunction WIN be sought
In the federal courts against the
commissions order. which becomes et
fective September 25.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-04
WOMAN DIES SUDDENLY.
Death overtakes Mrs. Solomon After
Brief Serious Sickness,

Death Overtakes Mrs. Solomon After
Brief Serious Sickness.
Following a serious sickness Of not
more than two days, Mrs. Ida B. Salo-
mon, wife Of F. H. Solomon, an Iowa
Central blacksmith, died suddenly at
her home, 402 May street, Saturday
afternoon at 4:4o o'clock of acute
peritonitis Mrs. Solomon had evil
IDENTIFY had a premonition that the end
was near for only a day or two before
her death she told neighbors that she
expected to die at any time.
Mrs Salomon's health had been
poor for more than a year, but it was
only the day before her death that she
was forced to take to her bed. Up to
that time, altho very sick, she had done
her housework and been about as us-
ual. Only Saturday morning she did
an ironing.
Saturday she arose out of bed and
was about the house. Her little son,
coming home late In the afternoon.
found his mother lying on the floor
partly unconscious. Death followed a
short time afterwards.
Mrs Salomon was SO years Of age
'SHe was OOrH III 1e1Hiduy DeC. ~, AoVo'
and with her husband she had lived
in this city for twenty years.
In addition to the husband she is
survived by five children, Nellie, Frank
Carl, Samuel and Marian, all of this
city. One sister, Mrs. e. NJ. Jensen,
of TT. Dodge, and five brothers. also
survive her. The brothers are Henry,
Peter and Fred Babe, of Lyons, Neb.;
Charles, Of Titonka, Kossuth county,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-04
Elicit LOSES TOES.
Editor Of Prohibitionist sustains Ae.
cident That May Prove Serious.

Getting his foot too close to a print
ing press in the Office of the Iowa Pro-
hibitionist, Of which he is editor, Rev.
o. d. Elicit, candidate for governor on
the prohibition ticket, had the three
middle toes of his right foot so badly
crushed that they were held to the
foot by small shreds Of flesh, and it
became necessary to amputate back
into the foot and remove half Of the
metacarpal bones at st. Thomas hos
pital, where the patient was removed.
The great and small toes were not
harmed, and as the contour Of the foot
is thus preserved, it may not be that
a permanent injury may result. There
is a chance, however, that the acct
dent may cripple Mr.. Elicit for life.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-04

let him have them. providing they don't
amount to over 81"
"All right, DOCTOR" the mayor an
swered, and hung up the receiver.
Into the Arms Of the Chief.
Five minutes more and in walked
Wilson for the shoes. His alert eye
caught sight of blue coat in the rear
Of the store, and he turned and fled.
Chief Nicholson was after him in an
instant, and got him after a short
chase. Wilson feigned intoxicatlon'
and claimed that he didn't know what
he had done. He had the new trousers
on, and told the officer that he would
find the goods at Gifford's saloon.
There they were found, in package
marked "F. A. Tucker" and in Jail
Wilson changed the new pair for the
one he had discarded a few minutes
before.
Worked Mason City Pastor.
It developed only Saturday evening.
Just before Mr.. McCord was informed
that he had been "stung," that Will
son also worked Rev. Leroy c. Cooley.
Jr, pastor Of the Presbyterian church
at Mason City. McCord received let
ter from Cooley Saturday evening,
asking IL young man named
Wilson had shown up here. The letter
said that the young man had come to
him week ago. telling hard luck
story, and said that he was member
Of McCord's church in Marshalltown.
He claimed to be son Of a MARSHALL
town shoe merchant.
NASL>.> Nil IL Cat AanoAH7
The only unsolved thing in the case.
with the possible exception OF the
young mans true identity is where
did he become so familiar with Pres
byterians pastors names. He knew OF
Mr.. McCord while at Mason City. and
the DR.. Wilson, referred to as his cous-
in, is the pastor Of Central Presby-
terrain church, st. Paul.
On Wilson'S person was a pledge
that he had signed at Mason City on
April 25 last, in which he promised
Rev. Mr.. Cooley to abstain from all in
toxicating liquors. 1t was signed "Har-
nv w. Wilson,"
Admits His Guilt.
Wilson made no pretenses In Jail
Saturday night that he was not guilty
of the crime Of forgery, which the po-
lice lodged against him. He admitted
having signed the order. and said he
didn't know why he did it. At first he
said he was drunk, but later he said
that he had not been drinking when he
called up Mr.. McCord on the telephone
Saturday evening. Again he admitted
that, when he was talking to McCord.
he had the order already written out
and in his pocket.
Wilson is nice looking young fell
low, apparently about "a years old.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-04
DIVORCE IS SOUGHT
Mrs. James Grant Brings Suit Against
Husband for Divorce, $500 Ali
mony and Separate Maintenance Of
$500 = Suit H.. Sensational

Mrs. Fannie NJ. Grant, wife Of James
Grant, 1O4 South Twelfth street, who
formerly lived northwest OF the city,
fled thru her attorney for the district
court this morning a petition in df-
vorce and also suit for separate
maintenance. Grant, who is reputed to
be worth approximately $4,000. is said
to have lost heavily during recent
months in realty transactions. He was
said to be worth $4,000 or more at
the time he married Mrs. Grant in this
city on July 10. 1907.
In her petition for divorce the wife
alleges cruel and inhuman treatment
and failure to provide. She seeks $500
temporary and $1,000 permanent ALI
money. Judge Parker issued to her
attorney a writ Of attachment against
Grants property.
The suit Tor separate maintenance ds
not only brought against Grant, but
also his daughter, Mrs. Catherine ].
Clark, and her husband, Fred Clark.
This suit alleges that for some time
past the husband has not provided his
wife with the necessities Of Life. and
that he has not furnished grceries or
meat in sufficient quantities. Also
that he has not furnished groceries or
for them to live in.
The petition alleges that on Febru-
airy IL, the husband induced his wife
to sign deed In blank, under the pre-
tense that he wished to trade the prop
erty to be decided. She did so. and
later the property involved, which is
what was formerly the Church and
Cottle home, corner Center and
Grant streets, was decided to his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Catherine Clark. The wife
alleges that this was done for the sole
purpose Of defrauding her of her equity
in the property.
Mrs. Grant. in this suit, asks for
separate maintenance in the sum Of
$1,000, and petitions the court to can
eel and set aside the deed to the prop
erty in question.
Mrs. Grant was formerly Miss Fam
ME Daley, Of Centerville.