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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
PROGRESS Club.

The Progress Club rendered a
musicale program Monday, Novem.
Der 29, at the home of Mrs Loui:
Zutavern.
History of Gounod, Mrs. B. A
Gardner.
Story of Faust, Mrs. R. H. Moses
Miss Elsie Strong then sang two
Selections, "Even Bravest Heart.
and IF Happy Fortune" in her
usual delightful manner.
Donizelli, Miss Taylor.
Story, Lucretia Borgia, Mrs. F. V.
C. Russell.
Violin overture to same, Mrs. R.
Russell.
Wagner, Mrs. Lester Cox,
Story of TanhauSeT, Mrs. Town.
sley.
Song, Elizabeth's Prayer, Miss
Strong.
Evening Star, piano, Miss Elsa
ZutaverD.
A very enjoyable surprise was two
vocal numbers, Mignon and Shoogy
Shoe, by Miss McCabe, of Emporia
The Club colors were carried out
in the color scheme of the refresh.
ments.
Adjourned to meet with Mrs. Jones
Monday, Dec. 7th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
Albert Correspondence

Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Bunell anC
Mrs. Burrell's mother are visiting
with Mrs. T. W. Grice.
JOhh Hease and family of neal
Larned spent Thanksgiving day with
Mr.. Hease's parents.
H. R. Aruald was a visitor al
Great Bend the last of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Arnald spent
Sunday evening with Mr.. L. v. Par
ker and family.
T. H. Bans new residence is near.
ing completion.
Mrs. L. Koril is on the sick list.
A fine baby girl was born to Mr..
and Mrs. John Andree last Satur.
day.
The Royal NeighbolS had social
last Wednesday evening.
Miss LYDIA Hass is improving nice.
ly.
0. c. Balm went to Great Bend on
business Monday.
is. Winget is visiting his daugh-
ter, Mrs. M. Worden'of Rush Center.
Mrs. Wousetler, of near Larned is
bere visiting with Mr.. John Andre
and family.
Mr.. Jones recently purchased the
drug store from C. W. Deighton.
Mr.. and Mrs joe Brada of Dundee
spent several days with Mrs. Brada's
father, Mr.. E. W. Tullis.
Mrs. Geo. Everett of Heller visited
with Mr.. and Mrs. L. V. Parker
Wednesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Wright of Larned
are here visiting Mrs. Wright's bro.
ther, Mr.. John Andre and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Tullis spent
Thursday with Mr. Tullis' father
Lee Ditman Of Larned spent Sum-
day with Mr.. John Andree.
Allie Strong returned home Thurs
day after spending several days in
Great Bend and Redwing.
Lloyd DeightOn of GreatBend is
visiting with big brother C. W. Del
ghton and sister, Mrs. V. o, Strong
Misses Mae Winget and Ida vii.
cult came in from Great Bend, where
they are attendieg school, to spend
the holidays with their parents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
Wilson-Hartman

Miss Gertrude May Wilson of
Rush Springs, Okla, and Mr.,
Edgar ]. Hartman of South Bend
township, were quietly married b.
Rev. COckerll of the NJ. E.
church on the 9th. Miss Viii
son recently removed to this
county with her parents, and i S
making friends with all who
form her acquaintance. Edgar
Hartman is one of our rising
young farmers. He was born ant
raised in this county, is an ex.
ceptiOnally fine young man, and
s1Ow has charge of his father s
farms on the south side. He is
popular with the young people:
'and all who have the pleasure Of
the acquaintance of the contract
ing parties join us IN extending
congratulations.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
All Aboard For Texas

The various reall estate firms
who have Texas lands for sale,
are now getting busy to sell
them. Several excursions will
run from this section of the
country next week.
ros. who have lots OF
excellent land in the Gulf coast
cunrty, will run car from here
on Tuesday. H. S. Harper & Co.,
who also have a good sized
bunch. will run a car on Wednes'
day, and Whitcomb & Werhahn,
will also lake party down on
the It'll. These three firms are
telling you in this issue concern
INC their land, anda trip made
with either firm will be a source
of pleasure, and likely an OppOr'
tunity of investing at the righ'
price and IN the right place.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03

All the services next Sunday as
usual beginning with the Sunday
School at Gas a. m. Miss Lillian
Brinkman. Superintendent. The
pastor will preach at IL O'Clock from
the subject, "PreciousneSs Of Gods
thoughts, > and in the evening at 7:3O
from the subject, Young Man Of pur.
bose" The young peoples meeting
will be held at $50 and led by Earle
Jennison. The subject will be, "Llfe
Lessons for me-" LIST John 4:7-2l.
A very cordial invitation for all who
are NOT regular attendants elsewhere
to worship with US.
w. (. Brehm, Pastor.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
St. Peters

Miss Lena Won Elem of Ok
lahOma City is visiting her cOus-
in, Miss Lena Schlochtermeyer.
A number of the young peO-
pie from here attended the bal
at EllinwOOd Thanksgiving.
Mike Slattery spent Sunday
with Geo Kimpler.
Mr.. and Mrs. TheO. Fest en-
tertained a number Of relatives
and friends at Thanksgiving din
ner.
Mrs. Jacob SchOmmer, accom-
panied by her daughter, Mrs. GEE
Klein and little son, Jacob LEFT
for Kingman Saturday morning
to visit relatives
Pete Kimpler took a car1Oac
of cattle to X. C. Monday morn
ing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
ElkS Memorial Day

The first Sunday in December in
each year is set apart by the Benevo-
lent and Protective Order of Elks as
Memorial day. The local lodge will
observe this established custom and
all members are earnestly requested
to meet at the l, o. o. F. hall on
Sunday, Dec. 5, at $50 p. m. Rev
Westwood will deliver the address.
Special music is being arranged fer.
Charley Charles OF Claflin' was in
the city Thursday morning calling on
the county Treasurer and going from
here to Larned for a similar visit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
First pub. in Barton Co. Democrat. December
Notice Of ADDOlDtmelt


State Of Kansas Barton County. IS.
In the matter Of the estate Of n. H. Annis.
late OF Jacksonville. Florida.
Notice IS hereby given that on The 30th day Of
November. A. ID. 9O9 the undersigned was. by
the Probate Court OF Barton County. Kansas.
duly appointed and qualified as administrator
Of the estate Of N. H. Annis. late OF jackson
vile. Florida, deceased, and there being proper
ty IN Barton county, Kansas. all parties in
terested in said estate will govern themselves
accordingly. r. NJ. ANNIS.
Administrator.
Once in great while a man will
ignore subpoena served on him to
appear as witness or Juror in the
district court. This is what one j.
S. Roads, who had been served to
appear in whisky case did, with the
result that he was this week brought
back from Kingman county by Sher-
if Daily, and is now in Jail in default
Of giving bond in the sum Of $1,000.
The officers in this section of the
state are on the lookout for one L. l.
Carter, alias L. ]. Colfax. wanted for
drawing and forging sight drafts on
Chicago and St Joe firms that do not
exist. He managed to get $4,000
here recently by drawing draft and
getting Charley Pelter to identify him,
or else forging PETERS name. He is
also wanted at Russell
Acouple of weeks ago a box Car
in the Santa Fe yards was broken into
and a quantity of goods stolen.
Grant Hale and Sheriff Daily finally
located the young fellow whose name
is Seull, and now he is lounging in
jail waiting for trial.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03

Traffic on the Scott City
branch has been seriously delay
ed this week by a wreck of
some kind which occurred Wed
nesday morning. At noon on
Thursday the track had not yet
been cleared. Frank McCracken
and Lee Morgan both were al
Heller. The former was anxious
to get home while the latter haG
business in tow n to attend to
so they made up a train anC
walked into town.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
The Quail Gases

The cases against Great Bend
and Pawnee Rock parties men,
toned in our issue of last week
have been disposed of. The one
against the Great Bend parties
was settled by agreement be-
tween the attorneys. The other
case was tried before Justice
Clayton Tuesday, and resulted in
the accused being discharged.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
First pub'd in the BapOn lco. Democrat Dec
NOIIce Of Final Settlement

The State Of Kansas. Barton County. IS.
In the Probate Court In and for said county.
In the matter Of the estate Of Martin Neidig.
deceased.
Creditors and all other persons interested In
the Aforesaid Estate are hereby notified that |
Shall apply to the probate court. ia and for said
county sitting at the court house in Great
Bend, County Of BlrtIn. State of X lnSaS, on the
9th day Ot February. A. D. 1910, for full and
final settlement oil said estate.
NICHOLAS NEIDIG.
Administrator Of the estate Of Martin N,idIg,
deceased.
December |, A. D., 1909
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03

Fred Marker has resigned his
position with G.. Samuels Co., and
will 90 on the road as a travel
ing salesman.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS

Send lOc., name Of paper and this a. for our
beautiful Savings Bank and Child's 81, tch- Book.
Each bank contains Good Luck Penny.
SCOTT 6 BOVINE, 4O9 Pearl St, New York
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03

Cards are out announcing the
wedding of Mr. George W. Bryan Of
Hutchinson, to Miss Maude Alice
Vancil of this city, which will occur
at the home of the gro1m's parents,
Mr.. aad Mrs. J. H. Bryan, Hutchin-
son, Kansas, on December 9Th, at 5
o'clock p. m.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03

C. W. Dighton went to Great
Bind Friday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
For Sale.

Three year old draft stallion re-
giStered as good as can be found
Call at the Fankhauser barn.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03

Tom Murphy is assisting at
the Hooper store for few weeks
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
KnlQhtS Of Columbus

The annual election of officers of
Great Bend council, Knights of colum
bus, will be held at HOisingtOn, on
Sunday. Dec. II, at Sp. m. Al
members Of the order are urged to
be present at this trme. L. M.
MCGEE, Secretary.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03

Mrs. Mictfesstt is reported ii.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-20

Ask your grocer for "Salada II is
guaranteed 60 be the purest and most
delicious tea in the world. Trial pack.
age at l0c. Black. Mixed OF Green.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-20
Ellery Band Delights
At Opening Concert.

A complimentary concert for Detroit
musicians and members of the press,
through the courtesy OF Burton Coll
yer and Bertram c. Whitney. was CIV
en- by the Ellery Band. in the Detroit
opera house. Friday afternoon. This
band. numbering about 90 men. Is UNI
der the management of Charming FL
lery and is directed by Taddeo di Giro
lamo.
At the close OF the first number. a
military march by Schubert, Mr.. FL
lery appeared and introduced himself
TO the audience, saying that he had
spent a delightful summer in Detroit
some IL years ago. before my trou-
bles began. for Immediately after that
went into the band business"
The program included the List
rhapsody: berceuse. from "Jocelyn."
by GODDARD: the fifth act of Gounod' 8
Faust" largo from the New World"
symphony; the Paderewski minuet; the
duet from Verdrs La Fora del Des-
tino," and a List symphonic poem.
The band, which consisted chiefly or
Italian musicians, plays with clarity
and evenness that makes the selec-
llOHB very anu Dc ~ ooAh ~
the credit OF the director that in the
Faust" number and the List poem
that such cllmaxes as were attained
are very rare in Detroit The must
clans worked up TO the finale without
any apparent effort and produced
most wonderful effects.
While the New World" symphony
is not an especially attractive num-
Der, at least for the second or third
I heardfng, TX was given a musicianly
Interpretation. The Paderewsk min
net was a dainty bit as was also the
gavotte from "Mignon" played az an
encore. The solo work OF Messrs An
tonelli. De SAINTS and Croce added ma
terially TO the attractiveness of the
program.
Concerts will be given by the band
| Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock and at
o'clock in the evening. Signor Gui-
seppe Bartolotta, tenor. OF the Michi-
gan Conservatory OF Music. Will sing
at both concerts. his selections to be
Verdfs Celeste Aida" and la Don.
ma Mobile" from Rigoletto. The
program arranged for the band are
attractive. and while presenting selec-
/ tons from the famous composers, they
are we'll enough known TO be easily
understood and appreciated.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-20

yor a small duty on rice Imported
from the Philippines or the quantity
entitled 10 free entry resUicted. as
has been done with sugar and to-
bacco.
There has been very little criticism
in the house or the metal schedule
but il is claimed that the duty on
wrought and cast scrap iron should
be equal 10 the duty on pig iron. as
is provided in the Dingley law. In
the Payne bill scrap iron Is covered
By duty OF 80 cents per ton. while
the duty on pig iron is $3.50 per ton
In speaking of this schedule. q mem
Der of the house declared that It's
effect would be 10 reduce the importa
ton OF pig iron TO practically nothing
hiio all the scrap iron that could DC
secured in foreign countries would De
brought into this country.
The monotony OF the reading OF the
tariff bill proved too much for most
OF the congressman yesterday and
they left the chamber in such mum
beers that practically only tier upc1
tier OF empty seats remained. Mr.. Sims
made the point OF no quorum, but he
quickly reconsidered and withdrew H.
Later Mr.. Sims rose and declare
that as IL was evident that the Dill
was not to be read by paragraph Tor
amendment the bill should be passed
row. This reading OF the bill means
nuthing," he said. 1t Is also perfect
" evident that every member in the
house is going to vote for IL II NJ
opportunity Is given TO vote for q
bin perfected by desirable amend
ments or for Democratic substitute
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-20
ZONE SYSTEM
PLEAsEs HUTGH|Ns
D. v. r. WOULD BE GLAD TO
ADOPT PLAN HERE, PRES
lpENT DECLARES.

Relative TO the zone system OF street
railway fares. In vogue In many Euro
pean cities, President Jere c. Hutch
ms. or the Detroit United railway
says:
II do not hesitate to say, though
am not sure l would recommend II a.
n citizen. that should the city Of De-
troit deem II wise TO establish within
Its boundaries a zone system OF rates.
corresponding with those I'm effect Ia
Glasgow. would be willing as q rail-
way operative To recommend TO my
company the adoption or these rates.
which would range. according to dis
lance OF haul, from one TO Is cents per
passenger, eQualing about one cent
per mile This recommendation would
be made Notwithstanding the fact that
In Glasgow. to serve It's population OF
more than one million people, there
are provided l09 miles OF track and
759 cars. as against more than IT'S
miles OF track and more than 1000
cars 10 serve population or 100000
people in Detroit; also notwithstand-
ing the fact that the wages we pay
in Detroit are at least three times rs
high as those paid I'm Glasgow. The
facilities In Detroit are not up to the
standard of our wishes, but IL those
In Glasgow equaled them according 10
population. Glasgow should have At
least 400 miles OF track and at least
. 900 cars"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-20

Therefore. II we are not To be per-
mitted TO amend this bill. l ask unan'
imous consent, In order to have time
that the committee rise and repn't
the bill back TO the house with the
re commendation that IL do pass
The chairman actually put the ques'
ton. and the committee unquestion'
ably would have risen but for on oo-
lection by Mr.. Mann Ull), neither
Chairman Payne nor any other mem
Der Of the ways apd means committee
being present at the time.
Mr. Mann said that while Mr.. Sims
doubtless had been in the confidence
OF the committee In making up the
bin and hence knew what II con
tanned. there were a few who mao
not the opportunity OF reading the Dill
or knowing what was in II except as
they followed the clerk.
Inc reading OF the blu was con
cluGed and the house adjourned.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-20
WILL FIGHT To HAVE
DUTY RETAINED
ON LUMBER
SOUTHERN REPRESENTATIVES
ARE ALMOST UNANIMOUS IN
THIS CONTENTION - GENERAL
DEBATE ON TARIFF.

WASHINGTON. March 2o.-Mem'
bers on both sides IN the house favor
restricting the general debate on the
Payne tariff bill in order that II may
be disposed of as quickly as possible
The house devoted less than a week
TO the discussion OF the Dingley bill
under the five-minute rule, and. while
IL is likely that a rulc Viii be brought
in to limit the time for considering
amendments IL is believed that sur
ficient time will be allowed for the
consideration OF the whole Payne Dill
under the five-minute rule.
Members on both sides are lining up
and preparing TO submit amendments
10 the sections OF the bill In whicn
their constituents are interested. ms
main contention is 10 be over the cut
made in the duty on lumber. IL Is IN.
derstood that the southern represen-
tatives are almost unanimously in ia
vor OF retaining the present duty OF
81 per thousand feet, They VIII have
the support OF many members from
the northwest and Pacific coast states.
Hides aud leather manufactures
also will be the subject OF considerable
debate An earnest effero viii be made
by the Democrats 10 have shoes and
other leather products reduced at least
8 TO 10 per cent and 10 have hides re-
tanned on the free list. on boots and
shoes. according 10 the new tarfn. viii
he levied duty Of 10 per cent ad VA
.oren While this is reduction or 40
per cent ad valorem. IL is contended
by those who favor further reductions
that the shoe men themselves have
admitted that they could stand re-
duction of or 10 per cent II hides
were admitted free. The representa-
tives Of western states will make an
cai nest effort to have duty OF 10 per
cent again placed on hides.
Want Small Duty on Rice.
The Louisiana delegation met yes
terlay 10 consider the effect that the
free trade provision for the Philippine
islands would have on the rice indus
try in the United States. They VIII
endeavor TO have the minority report
of the ways and means committee IA
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-20

Director Boris l.. Ganapol. OF the
Ganapol School of Musical Art. an
nounces his faculty concert To take
place April - In the Church OF Our
Father. brilliant program has been
arranged. embracing ensemble and
solo work by the following artists:
Mile. Elsa Ruegger. cellist: Mrs. Boris
l.. Ganapol. pianiste. Mrs. Granville
|. Filler, soprano; Lewis l.. Richards.
pianist: Edmond Liehtenstein, violin
ist. and Boris l.. Ganapol. baritone.
The following teachers OF the branch
studios OF the Detroit Conservatory
OF Music, Miss Myrtle Z. Miller. Miss
Emma Watson, Miss Anna Koehn,
pianists: Miss Elizabeth Moore, so
prano; Miss Lena Belle Garfield and
Miss Ethel York, yiolinists. gave a
concert Monday evening. March is.
under the auspices of the Epworth
League OF the Canpbell-ave. NJ. E.
church.
Miss Ada Lillian Gordon. one OF the
prominent piano teachers at the Gan
apol School OF Musical Art, will play
the c minor concerto by Beethoven at
her recital Tuesday evening March
20. She will be assisted by Nathan
Simons, baritone.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-20

Two months sgo the faculty OF Miles
college offered gold medal n
premium To the student making the
greatest Improvement In penmanship
in a specified time The winner was
william BabingCr. A Second prize,
which was q gold pin. was awarded
10 Miss Bertha koenig.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-20
BALLINGER ORDER
AIMED AT LOBBYING

WASHINGTON. March 2O.-Secre-
tary Of the Interior Balllnger VIII sool,
issue an order directing all 'erri.oria'
officials to remain within thelr luris'
diction unless their absence Is n.ces'
sary. This is designed TO prevent Oh
ficials from visiting Washington our
ing sessions OF congress TO lopoy lor
legislation affecting their territories.
The order will apply TO Arizona New
Mexico. Hawaii. Alaska and Porto
Rico. and is understood To nave tie
annroyal OF President Tart.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-20

10 will be good on this occasion. The
concert will be great climax 10 a
most artistic series CT programs. AS
a drillmaster and interpreter. Mr..
Stock has proven himself one OF the
leading conductors OF the world. and
has enormously influenced the devel-
opment OF his orchestra. Mr.. Stock
is also a prince among program MAX
ers. and the program he has prepared
for the last concert OF the season Is
one OF his most attractive and Will
make an especial appeal from the fact
that the second half is made up en-
tirely OF compositions OF that most
popular OF all composers, Richard
Wagner. Reserved seats will be on
sale next Friday morning at Grinnell
Bros.
The following pupils OF the Detroit
Conservatory OF Music gave the last
regular Wednesday afternoon concert.
assisted by Herbert Milliken, head OF
the violin department; Miss Hattie
Winter. Miss Georgia Barton. Miss
Augusta Berger, Misc Norma King,
Master J. Bertram Bell, Miss Marie
Barney. Traverse City; Miss Helen
Meyer. Miss Ina Eaton. Augusta.
Mich, and Miss Bertha Hansbury.
Frank Stephens, pianist Of the De-
troit Conservatory of Music faculty,
will give a recital. assisted by Mrs.
Belle Parson Ockendcn, reader. Thurs
day evening, in tn conservatory hall.
= r
The following younger students or
the Detroit Conservatory OF Music,
gave a concert Saturday afternoon in
the conservatory hall: Irene McDon-
aid, Edith Partridge. Hazel Rast, Mar
1orie Postal, Carrie Nelson, Genevieye
Davis, Dorothy Case, Michele De
Stefano, Esther Guyman, Marjorie
Turner, Eva Levy. Cora b. Johnson.
Charlotte Skinner, William Ruby
Cason. Miss Keightley sang two
numbers In a pleasing manner.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-20

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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-20
FAMOUS FAIRFAX
HOME is BURNED

WASHINGTON. March 20.--Word
has Just been received OF the destruc.
ton by fire OF North Hampton" the
famous manor house OF the late Lord
Fairfax, in Prince George county.
Maryland. ten miles from Washing
ton. Communication by telephone or
telegraph with Largo. the nearest
town, has been cut on since the storm
OF March 4. The grant or the estate
was made by Lord Baltimore In 1850.
The house was known to have been
more than 300 years old. IL Is SAID
President James Madison spent the
night there during the battle OF Biad-
ensburg. The plantation was pur-
chased by the late Lord Fairfax In
civil war times and is the birthplace
OF his seven children.