The Globe-republican., 1909-04-08
Returned Minister Given a Re-
ception Friday Evening,
Attended by Large
Crowd Of His
Friends.

said that she wished to consult the docto
In regard to treatment. The doctor tool
her Into his private office and when sh
had stated her case he told her that b
could not treat her but that she had bette
60 to hospital where she could receiv,
treatment. As they were leaving tn
office she made an excuse that she wished
to adjust some of her clothing. Th,
doctor stepped out and closed the door
Mrs. Pritchard had left her pocs ct bool
containing about $40. laying on lounge
in the private office but the doctor die
not know that the pocket book was there
the woman came out in a few minutes
and passed out to the street. Some little
time after Mrs. Pritchard thought Of the
pocket book and when she counted the
money found 1t was about $l4 short,
Then the doctor got busy. He traced
the woman to the depot where be found
her waiting for train, and invited her
to return to the drug store with him.
She at first demnred but he insisted and
she finally went with him, arriving at the
store she was accused Of the theft and
after little fencing she confessed that
she took the money. She had apent a
part Of It but as she still had the articles
they were returned to where she had
bought them and the money returned.
They got back all but 10c of the money
taken, then the doctor opened bis heart
and gave her dollar, and told her to 20
and sin no more. She went, but as for
SHINING no more that is doubtful. 1t was
learned later that che stole pocket book
from lady at the depot before she left
town.
The reception at the M. E. church last
Friday evening TO Rev. G. E. Williams
and wife on their return to this charge
for another year, was well attended and
very pleasant time was had. The
program consisted of short talk by
Rev. Williams, after he had been cap
tured and brought in by a committee
constistuted for that purpose, instru-
mental and vocal music, general hand
shakio z and refreshments. One Of the
features Of the program was recitation
BY Miss Oracle McCaustland, who is not
yet three years old but she did not seem
TO mind the ordeal in the least.
Miss Hazel Hayes came 10 from Llnds-
borg, where she is taking course In
music, last Friday for few days visit
With home folks. Since coming home
she has had on attack of grippe and will
not be able to return for few days.
g. W. Artwein is remodeling the
iwelling house that he recently bought
n the south part Of town, he will make
IN up-to-da residence Of it. He in
ends to put in the air pressure system of
water works.
W. A. Wyatt has bought a quarter
cotton one mile east of Bucklin and will
)nild on 1t. Frank Bissett OF Maxwell,
vas looking around In Bucklin and |
'lcinity Tuesday.
N. o. Peacock Of Pratt, was In Buck
In last Friday and Saturday. He came
'yer to assist L. q. Fearing In putting
Ip monument In the BucklIn cemetery |
donday.
Rev. Paramore and wife stopped here
or a few days visiting friends and |
elatiyes on their return trip from con-
erence to their home at Liberal.
The Rock Island Co. 10 preparing to
'ut down a new IL inch well here, we |
re Informed that they will also put up |
stand pipe.
W. Griffith and Fl. P. McCaustland |
made trip to Dodge City and on into |
tray county by the automobile route |
dondsy.
Z. 3. McHugh Is putting the foun.
Iation for bis Lew residence 10 Warner's
IddItiOn just east Of the original town.
iteD
Il. O. Gresham 10 playing llneman on
he telephone system here. He seems
0 enjoy It.
A. ClcveDger, OF south Of Ford, was In |
3ucklIn Saturday. He came over In bis
sambler.
Attorney I. A. Madison Of Dodge City
vac IN Bucklin short time Monday.
D. Fisher Of WiImofe, was transactIne
'udueas 10 Bucklin Monday.