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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12
POLICE ROUND UP
BlACkMA|L|NG
BAND
NEWARK, NJ. j. GANG MEMBERS
SAID TO HAVE FORCED SEW
ERAl WEALTHY MEN TO PAY
TRIBUTE TO THEM.

NEWARK, N. j.. March 12.-After
two weeks Of hard work, the police
rounded up a number OF men and
women whom, they assert, belong to
one Of the most dangerous blackmail
ing bands I'm the country
In the last few months, 1t is de-
clared. the band has forced several
wealthy men TO pay heavy tribute.
Others have fed the city In fright,
and several have abandoned lucrative
businesses to save their lives. A reg
ular reign OF terror has been In pro-
gress in Newark and the gang has
been making money rapidly.
Those under arrest are Giuseppe
Pedrone. Francesca Pedrone. Sadie
Pedrone. Francesca Pedrone and
Mariette Pedrone. brothers and sis
ters, all OF No. 10 Bedford-st.. New
ark, and Salvatore Muffeci. OF No. IL
Bedfordst.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12
SAYS PRESIDENT HAS NO
POWER IN CANAL ZONE

WASHINGTON. March l2.-Presi.
dent Roosevelt is ASKED by what All.
thority Of law he has exercised the
functions OF government in the Pana-
ma canal zone since the date OF the
expiration OF the flfty-eighth congress,
In resolution introduced in the house
Dy Mr.. Harrison, OF New York.
Mr.. Harrison calls attention to the
fact that the fifty-eighth congress clos
&c March 4. 1905. without having con-
fsrred upon the president any author
ity TO continue to exercise the govern.
ment OF the zone. Tie fifty-ninth coli
gress similarly failed 20 empower him.
d billNfor that purpose, introduced by
Rep. Wanger having died In the com
mitee on Interstate and foreign com.
merce.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12
u. S. TO DISPLAY NAVAL
STRENGTH TO CHINA

WASHINGTON, March 12--At the
instigation OF the state department
Secretary Metcalf, Of the navy depart
ment. will arrange for an American
demonstration In China next month.
William w. Rockhill. United States
minister to China, now returning to
his post, Will be accompanied by four
or Ave American war vessels for his
visit 10 the Chinese viceroys at Nan
Kin. Hanksu and other cities on the
fanEtse river. These vessels will
probably be the Cleveland and the
Denver, which left Manila FEB. 20 for
Chinese waters, ana the Concord. the
Helena and the Wilmington.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12
ARMADA INVITED TO
VISIT VANCOUVER

OTTAWA, Ont, March 12.-Mr. Nc
Pherson, member OF parliament for
Vancouver, received a telegram yes
terday from Mayor Bethune. OF Van
couver, asking him to get the Domin.
ion government TO invite the American
bsttleship feet TO visit Vancouver.
Mr.. Mcpherson will lay the matter
before the government at once. Ii is
probable that Sir Wilfrid Laurier will
be authorized TO send a formal invita-
ton.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12
FLEET 4 DAYS
AHEAD OF TIME
ADMIRAL EVANS OUTFIT is RE.
PORTED TO BE OFF MAG
pAlENA.

SAN DIEGO, Cal, March 12.-Ad-
miral Evans feet Is reported of Mag.
dalena. according TO a wireless dis
patch. just received at Point Iona.
The feet was not due at Magdalena
until Sunday and its arrival last night
was almost four days ahead OF SEIZED
ule.
Admiral Evans has reported his
ships In better condition than when
they left Hampton Roads.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12
PREACHER WEEDS A
RED LIGHT" BELLE

CHICAGO. March 12.--Rev. FLOYD
Swearer and his wife are speeding or
their honeymoon TO rittsburg. Pa.
where the bridegroom Is an assistant
rector OF an Episcopal church. The
bride was formerly Miss Grace Hen
ry The preacher nod rescued the
girl from one OF the wickedest resor. :
in the red light section OF Chicago
The ceremony was performed ~
Mendelssohn's wedding march in a
resort In the Tender'oin district.
According 10 the story told by Rev
Mr.. Swearer, the preacher was engag
ed to the girl when he was a student
IN theological schroi I'm PittsburE
She disappeared. after which he hunt
ed the country over for her for years
finally locating her Ia Chicago
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12
ZIMMERMAN May
DIE ANY MOMENT

LONDON. March 12.--Grave anxiety
is felt over the condition of Sir Henry
Campbell Bannerman the prime min
lister. II Is acknowledged this morn
ing that In view of the premier's re-
cent condition. any slight change for
the worse might have serious conse-
quences.
The afternoon papers declare tina.
Sir Henry will never be able to take
up the reins OF government again. and
predict change in the ministry i'm
mediately on King Edwards return
from the continent.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12
HAN 6 MAN WHO
SLEW SWEETHEART

PITTSBURG. March 12.--At 1902
o'clock this morning. Morris r..
Holmes, % years old. paid the death
penalty In the Allegheny county jail
yard for the murder of his sweet
heart. Nancy d. Miller, at an East
Pittsburg hotel, March q. 1907.
Holmes went to his death cooIly, and
just before being taken to the gallows
spoke with Warden Edward Lewis. He
declared that drink was the cause OF
his downfall. and said that his death
should be warning to young men TO
refrain from intoxicants.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12
IRISH CROWN JEWELS
MYSTERIOUSLY RETURN'D

LONDON, March 12.-Beyond con-
f;rming the report that the crown
Jewels. stolen from Dublin castle some
months ago, during an unprintable
orgie. had been returned. the police
OF Scotland Yard today refused to
discuss the matter.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12
.CH|lD's CRIES
SAVE FAMILY

BELDING. Mich, March 12.-Fire
destroyed the dwelling house OF Frank
Maturean. A little child in the house
saved the lives OF the other inmates
by crying Justify while the flames were
breaking into the room. The mother
awoke in time to call the son. Oliver,
who was sleeping In another room.
and they had time only 10 get out
with a few articles OF clothing. The
loss Is S1.400.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12
CROSBY CLAIMS
ELECTION FRAUD

oTSEGo. Mich. March 12.-tSpe.
clal.)--A petition has been filed for n
recount of Mondays election results.
Crosby, Republican. who was defeated
by a majority OF three, claims fraud.
Both candidates are physicians and
the election was lively. Clark defeat
ed Crosby In 1906, and Crosby defeat
ed Clark last year. Clark defeated
Crosby again this year.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12
Nursing Mothers and
Oyer-burdened Women

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TT Nursing mothers WIZ ind IL especial
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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12
lt.Iv nonors Gov. Guild.

BOSTON, March 12.-It was an
nounced that Gov. Guild has received
oficial notification from the Italian
authorities that the King OF Italy has
him a grand officer OF the
Crown OF Italy. II Is understood that
the same decoration has been sent to
President Charles w. Eliot, of Har-
ward university.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12
Best Healer tn the World.

Rev. F. Starbird, o: East Raymond.
Maine, says: Il have used Bucklen's
Arnica Salve for several years, on my
old army wound, and other obstinate
sores. and find II the best healer In
the world. | use II too with great sue
cess in my veterinary business" Price
25c. ut E. c. Kinsel. Gray & Worces-
ter and Central Drug Co drug stores.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12
Maryland is for "sooss."

BALTIMORE. March 12.-Maryland
has rolled back the prohibition wave
in the south. The general option bill
was killed in the house OF the general
assembly assembly by a vote of 56 to
AZ. The committee on temperance
stood TO 1 against It.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12

WASHINGTON. March f2-Edward
s. Kugel, chauffeur went 10 jail To-
day for four months because he had
forged the name OF William r. TAFT
TO two checks or 500 and $50.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12
r. J. DIVINE DIES.

HOLLY, Mich. March 12.--(Spe-
cial)--R j. Divine, prominent resi-.
dent OF this county for many years.
and once member OF the Legislature.
Ia dead
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12
try The foIlowins deightfaI de..sft

X eup English wSlnut meats
a doz. figs, cut up fine.
Dissolve the JEIsL.O. In n pinL of
boiling wster. When cool and iiisf cone
moncInR TO -thlcksn, stlr-ta-th -as a Ts.i
'ucfous The wa1nutr. fEs and JELfs-J
can be bought at any good grocery
This makes enough dessert for a large
ssrniiy and - very economical
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12

= You ean,t afford 70 accept a. = sabsti-
tute for this remedy Of knoun composition
. secret nostrum of u>stnotcH oomposs
Non. Don't do it
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12
ADJUSTMENTS.

ADJUSTMENTS.
] DETROIT r rn,,uss s., At g. :
Charles Dlllingham Presents
FRITZ SCHEFF
in the Best American Comic Opera.
Mile. MOdisto
\ Monday. Tuesaay. wednesday. Mar. 10,
AZ. ~, Wednesday, Matinse
VIOLA ALLEN
LfEBrER & Co. Mnnagcrs.
Sn the three-ac wvb play Dy An'hony r
IRENE wYCHERLEy
seat sale To-day.
3 Nights beg. Mar. 10. Losi~ Jame~.
...TE M PLE...
TempIe Maf,uee- Cure the .Bises."
4 10 u DIN Il
The Marvellous Wonder Worker.
- NfRht on a honscboat" Mr. Hymack.
Robt. Henry Hodge a Co. Lew Hawkins.
Carson q wiIiard. sIareena. Nevaro n
!. 6rrerna. Leon Royce. photograph.
Nexf W~rk----vnfcrse Bergere Co.,
3na New Playiet The Novelties. etc
-.
y LII OeUUS MaTIxEE SAT-.
I, Bread ways Fnvorite coiored Comedians
COLE and JOHNSON
4 In the Sparkling Musical Play.
I, ssThe Shco.FIv Regiment"
Biz Chorus Of Colored Damsels.
Next week--~THE WIZARD OF o.
" AFAYE TIE THEATER
- ouida's Military Romance.
, "UNOER TWO FLAGS"
+ New scale Of Prices for SPRING and sum
pox4s Soc and isc Gallery loo. All
y Mattnees nc and 25c. Next Week
q EAST LYNNE
Z r MH MoaE THE HOME OF
AyEMOGB URLEsQUE.
Matinee DnfIy--Best Seats 25e
e the TIGER LILIES
Noted for Their Beauty Chorus.
h Tkursday Nfghf--Cherus Girls Contest.
y Next week broadway caiety Girls
= ana Robert Fitzsimmons and WIFE.
0ayoty for BurIesque
aarrnfa Mstinee Sensible and 2sc
cHA0. ROBIN6oN's
NIGHT OWLS
Funny Apa te9ITv rn nm1sMS S sgacw
WHITNEY Evss.ns.- -,st 70 2 . sss
8 rh~ New Big Meiodramatic Success.
FALLEN by the WaysIde"
An interesting story OF Life In New York
Y, Netis<es Daily Exespt Wednesday.
X TaE ArER G0nH1n11E
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-03
An OKLAHOMA BANK ROBBED,
Burglars Get Three thousand Dollars
10 Gold and Silver al McCurlaIn..

Ft. Smith. Ark. Jan 2:-At
three O'Clock this morning the
vault of the bank at McCurtsin
Oklahoma, forty miles from this
city was blown open and three
thousand dollars in goldaud silver
secured. There is no clue to the
robbers.
Muskogee 0kls. Jan 2:-The
McCurtain banE robbers are be.
lieved to have fled towards Musko.
gee. A marshall and posse are in
pursuit. Robbers early tpisv,
previous to the bank robbery also
dynamited a safe 10 tha post Office
at Crowder., securing twenty dol.
lars in currency and twenty dollars
in stamps The bar lware of J. L
Barba was also entered and several
revOlvers and some ammunition
taken.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-03
Lincoln and Pioneer.

Pre- ching at Pioneer NJ. E.
Church next Sunday az II :OO.a no
January 5th, 1908. Revival ser
vices still in progress at Lincoln.
Large crowds. notwithstanding
ba roads and wLather. All day
services at Linccln. M f.. Church.
next Sunday Jan. 9Th 1905, Sun.
day School 1000 a. No. Preaching
at II. a. m. Ba ,ket dinner noon
children meeting 200 D. m.
Preaching 800 D. IN. Epworth
League 90 p. m. Rev. Lorin W.
Kemp Pastor.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-03
RECEIVERS FOR.
A RAILROAD.
The SeabOafd Air Line Goes iuis
Hands Of Receivers Today.
BANKERS SAY IT'S ALL RIBHT:

Rlrhmond. Va. Ian. Or.
Lancaster Williams. of Richmond
and ;. DaviGS. of Baltimore. we're
today appointed by the United
states court as receivers for the
SeabOard Airline raiIruad.
baltimore, Md. Jan. 2:-Wn,
l'ams and Warfeld are bankers in
this city. Other Baltimore bankers
declare there is no necessity for
nervousness on the part of the
bond holders of the railroad over
the matter of the recelvership'
action. and persons also on the
inside of the property are out.
spoken in their opinion that the
security holders of both stocks aud
bonds will benefit Dy il.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-03
OLMITz items.
A happy New Year to all.

A happy New Year to all.
D. NJ. Southwick visited with
home folks 10 HOIsington Christ
mas.
Harry Wildgen the Hoisington
lumber and coal merchant was in
town last Sunday.
Dave Quimby had an operation
.perf)rmed for appendicitis last
Tuesday al the hospital in Hois
intgon.
Mr., and Mrs. R. C. BaiIy of
Carmen Okla were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Atkin over the holi,
days.
A few more emigrants from
Austria that aim to make the
Z. S. their future home arrived
one day last week.
Drs. Atkin Sr. and junior were
in HoisingtOn last Tuesday and
helped to preform four operations
at the HOSPITAL.
George Hance of Galatia form,
erl v of the Hance & Baker Hard
ware establishment is calculating
on going to California in the near
future.
j. W. Campbell of Ottawa re-
turned home after spending the
holidays with his son, Edd. Mr.
Campbell is agent for the Ottawa
Star nursey and took a few orders
for their stocks while here.
A very sad accident happened
at Charles Tuzicksa bout 5 miles
northeast of Otis last Sunday
while Mr.. Tuzicka and wife wer,
in Olmitz to ,hurch. A little
girl about 5 years old was climb
ing on a trunk behind which wa.
a loaded shot gun in the corne
leaning against the wall the littl,
girl must have slipped and try
ing to save herself fromg fallin.
she grabbed hold of the gun the
hammer catching some place and
discharging one of the barrels an,
the whole charge striking th
child in the temple blowing Of th
whole top Of the head. The remain
were buried last Tuesday in th
Olmitz cemetery.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-03
PIONEER, STAFFORD COUNTY.
A White Xmas this year.

A White Xmas this year.
Oh my. the roads are so muddy.
Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Clare e have
gone to Clay Center to visit several
weeks with his parents.
Mr. and Mrs Allen Weber of Lar.
ned are out in this vicinity visiting
relatives this week.
Mrs. john Kay Of 81 John visited
at Luther Converses Saturday.
Mr.. and MIS-. Joe Monger went 10
Marion County, week before last to
visit friends and relatives.
Mr.. Bert Colglazer moved last week
on the farm vacated by Charley Wells
Mr.. John Hunt started enroute to
Iowa last week to visit relatives
Joe Gandolph has his house all
fixed up
A crowd met Saturday afternoon
to scrubb and clean up the NJ. T
Pioneer church.
Mr. aud Mrs. G. D. Estes auc
children, Mrs. Bert Ross of Stafford
Mrs. Oscar Adams Of Liberal Kans
and Mrs. John R-igel OF Seward visit
ed at NJ. Strickler's Friday.
Avery large crowd attended tn,
masquerade ball at Ray Xmas night
Ye Scribe had very pleasant visit
with Mrs. Robt AEshutz from Sunda,
evening until Monday evening
Walter Rice is going south now Oh
Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Hickman hav
gone to Oklahoma to spend coupl
OF weeks with her parents.
Mr. {. E. Blakeslee is visiting hi
son Delbert IN Oklahoma at thi
writing.
Ehere is to be watch party at C, I
'Blakeslee's Tuesday night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-03
STRIKERS RIOT
IN Indiana.
Street Railway Strikers and Slrike
Breakers have Trouble at nuncic
none FATALLY INJURED.

Muncie Ind, Jan. o. Riotinp
was resumed today on the stree,
of Muncie between striking EN-
ployees of the Indiana Traction
TO. which owns the street railway
and interurban lines and strike
breakers Sho;s we're tired ami
stones AMI other missile thrown.
Nine persons were injured. but
no one was fatally hurt. 1t is ok
pectcd that troops nov being hell
in readiness at INDIANAPOLIS will
be brought here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-03
Subscribe For Your Own Newspapers and Your Own Telephone Service During the Y 1908
THE RECEPTION.
Great Bends Annual Society Event
Passed or Well.

The Gentlemen. have once
more done the gallant things by
holding the New Years reception
which has become a fixed PROPOSE,
tion in the calender Of Great Bend,
society. The affair was handled
IN a satisfactory manner and
with but lite change from the
event in similar years. During
the afternoon. IN Difference to the
wishes of some people, card play
ing was not INDUCED in. The
guests were not quite as numerous
either in the afternoon or evening
as on previous occasions Messers.
Arthur Taylor. Frank Moses,
Coe Russell and Will Townslpy
received the guests. escorted the
ladies to the center of the room,
and decorated each with a beauti.
full carDation. Delicious refresh.
ments, consisting of ice cream
with an ''OS". on it, cakes and
coffee we're served. LIE Valleys
orchestra of Hutchinson was pre-
sent and dlscoursed sweet music
during the afternoon, and also in
the evening for the benefit of the
Young folks. and all were young
once more. to trip the light fautas
tic. and they all tripped it to The
decorations, while not as elaborate
as IN former wears. were different
and very pleasing. The color
scheme was green, red and blue
All the guests we're we'll pleas
ed with the entertainment, and
voted. The Gentlemen the best
wishes for the new year These
having the matter in charge
are certainly entitled to the
thanks of our people, as we can
testify from experience.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-03
TRY TO DIVORCE
THE RAILROADS.
Attorney General Has Matter Of Sep
afating Roads Under Amusement.
THE HARTMAN system.

Washington. Jan.2 Attorney
General Bpnaparte when question
ed today as to tne truth of the
statement that n suit would soon
be brought to dissolve the relation
shin between the Union Pacific
and Southern Psci6c railroads.
known as the Hartman system.
could only say that the matter was
under consideration He was not
prepared to either affirm or deny
report.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-03
Death DUE TO POISON.
Examination Shows That Illinois
Preacher Mas Poisoned.

Eureka. Ills. Jan. 2:-An ex.
animation of the stomach of Rev.
Gilbert Gish, pa stor of the Chris.
tain church at Chs mbyisSurg, Ills
reveals the fact that his sudden
death recently was due to poison.
Several months ago Glsh is said tc
have received a note threat enins
him gith death.
The missives purported to BE-
from q near relatives of the dead
man.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-03
FORMER OFFICIAL DEAD.
James Gardner Stowe Dies al Ills
Home In Kansas City.

Kansas. CITY No., Jan. 2: D.
Colonel James Gardener Stowe cor
sui general to South Africa from
1897 to 1901, and one Of the best
Known manufacturers in the
United States. diei at hi, no ua
in this city today. aged sixty i've
years. He was a brother of Baron
Stowe. founder of tue famou,
Stowe Library 0f London.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-03
First n. {. Church

Next sunday Jan, 9Th, It II
O'Clock \ m communion ser
vices will he held at the First NJ
+ Church. also baptismaI services
and reception of new members
into the church.
C%olr rehearsal at the First NJ.
+. Church tonight at s p. 10.
All members of the choir re.
quested to be present to prepare
suitable music for the communion
and special services next Sunday
night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-03
SUCCESSOR TO BROWNSON NAMED
Captain J. E. PlllSbury to be Chief Of
Navigation Bureau Of The Navy.

Washington, Jan. q. After a
conference with President Roose-
velt todav Secretary of the Navy
Metcslf announced that Captain
j. E Pillsbury had beeu elected
as the chief of the navigation bu-
reau of the Navy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-03

Geo. Pratt has bought the frame
house on the southeast corner
block SO and is now moving i to
the Leighty block in the west end
Paul Schmidt viii build a large
house on block SO and move to
town.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-03
Heller

A merry New Years to all the Rus
tier folks.
George White IS working for Albert
Burgtoh.
Ed NOislnger is here visiting his
brother ANDY.
Shirley Gould is own with The
small pox. az
John Acuff's little daughter won
the doll offered by Henry Schulz as
prize.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Schrader were
shopping in Heizer on Saturday.
Henry ! .tr is visiting his BROTH
er Fred this week.
Station agent Smith done the butch
ering ACT last Saturday
A couple Of our citizen, lost a
horse apiece shot BY some careless
hunters.
Joe Decue's son is here from Mis-
sour on a visit during the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Reinecke will
entertain a few friends at dinner on
New Years.
John Acuff is the new liveryman
in Heller. Successor to George White.
Lou Boshell an old Barton County
by is visiting relatives during the
holidays.
Mike Sweeney Uncle Sans revenue
man, was interviewing the business
men Of our city.
We would warn the good people Of
Heizer to keep their chicken houses
locked when the next dance comes, o
a word to the wise is sufficient. "
The dance on Christmas night was
a great success. A large crowd was in
attendance. Ruckers Orchestra fur.
nisbed the music. 9
J Married on Christmas day, Rev.
Davis Of Pawnee Rcck officiating.
Alfred 0pie to Miss Bertha Harper.
Only the relatives and a few friends
Of the happy couple were present.
They will go to housekeeping op the
old Dick Williams faim. Heres con-
sratulatious.
Miss MYRTLE Scbafer has resion-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-03
COL. N. N. MURDOCH DEAD.
Noted Kansas Editor and Politician
Dies at His Home In Wichita.

Wichita, Kans.. Jan 2:-Colo-
mel NJ. NJ Murdock. for a humber
of years editor of the Daily Eagle,
and one of the Oldest settlers in
this part Of the state. died at his
home here at one O'clock thi.
morning.
Funeral services will be held at
the latter residence Friday after
Noon.