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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-05-27
Final Tax Notice.
First Publication May Is tn, 19O9.)

List oflands and lots for deed October, 1909.
Office of County Treasurer, Meade Co., Kansas.
Notice is hereby given that the following is the
list of lands and lots situated in the county
of Meade. State of Kansas sold on the 22nd day OF
October, 1906 for the taxes of 1905 and pre-
vious years as noted and unredeemed
on the 7th day of May A. D. 1909. Containing
the names of the persons to whom same as
sesSed, whenever such name ap Years the as
eSsment and tax rolls and the amount of taxes
and charges each tract parcel of land, with
interest theI con. Calculated to and including
the 22nd day of October 1909, and unless such
tracts or parcels of land are redeemed before
the 22nd day of October 1909 the holders of certi
6cates will be entitled deed.
Dated this eth day of May, 1909.
Ormond Hamilton,
Treasurer Of Meade county Kansas.
Town lots West Plains Kansas.
Name Lot Blk Add Amt
o. S. Plains
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-05-27

Will make pictures any where
Telephone No IL r S Gerow
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-05-27

WANTED:-HOrseS or cattle to
pasture for summer. Plenty of
grass and water. Call or address,
M. P. Petehsh,
Odee, Kansas.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-05-27

Go to Boyer Sisters for your new
spring hat.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-05-27
Tom

Gray Mammoth Jack 16 hands
high weight 1900 lbs. will make the
season at my farm one and one
half miles east of Meade. $40 to
insure a colt to stand and suck if
paid within thirty days from foaling,
if not, SI2. R. T. Norman.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-05-27

Boyer Sisters have good as
sortment of spring hats and trim
mings and invite an inspection of
their stock. Come in and see US.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-05-27
JAS. I. STAMPER,
AuCtiOneer

Don't claim date for your sale until you have
seeH or correspended with him. He not only has
the natural Qualifications for good auctioreer
But is we'll posted on qualities and prices of liv
stock, and all merchantable commodities and has
the mack of getting long prices for the property
which means success for you well fer himself.
Infnrmttion in regard to billing and conducting
sales furnished ON application. Terms reasonable
ard satisfaction guaranteed.
We hereby recommend Mr. Stamper to any on
need OF his service.
LOUIS BoEELER Cashier, Meade State Bank
f. W. CURL Cashier, First National Bank
Meade Kansas.
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Married

Mr.. Adam Goodhart, and Miss
Anna M. Fox, of Plains were united
in marriage Tuesday evening by
Judge Randolph in his usual very
efficient manner. The young couple
have our congratulations.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-05-27
First Publication April 29th, I9o9.)
State of Kansas !

Dated April 27th, A. D., 1909.
The Washington times., 1909-09-02
BOATS ARE PUNCHED
FIGHTING FOR LEAD
Margarethe Assumes Slight
Advantage on Second
Leg.

MARBLEHEAD, Mass, Sept o.
Promptly at II o'clock The warning
gun was fired for the third day Of
the international sender race. The
wind was north-uorthwest, and blow
ing harder than on any previous day.
The sea was very caoppy, the course
being Iaia with the first leg 20 wind
ward. the second east oue-haIf south,
and the third back TO the start. This
brings the start and finish five miles
off shore.
The starting signal was fired at
11:lO:3O, and the six boats crossed
the line closely punched. 1t was diff
fcult to tell from shore IN just what
order the yachts went over. A few
minutes after the whistle blew the
Heyela went over close 10 the flag.
being hard pressed by the Ellen,
Wolf, and Joyette.
The Jovette soon tackled, passing
the Ellen and Wolf, and taking up the
fight with the HeVclla, which was
then slightly iu the lead. They came
down the first leg pretty well bunch
ed. the Hevella having slightly the
hest Of it, close 20 the turn Of the
dag the Joyette closed up and took
the lead, with the Ellen close behind,
making the turn at 11:49-
The Margar@the. Seehund II, Wolf,
Ellen, and Hevella followed close be
hind.
ON the run down the second leg the
Seehund ii was second. The HevelIa
began TO crawl up On the leaders. On
this leg the Margarethc assumed the
lead, with HcNeiia in second position.
the Joyette being In third place. and
the Seehuud II, Wolf. and Ellen fol-
lowing closely punched.
The Washington times., 1909-09-02
SECURE,
ASSERTS ". B. HIBBS
Adds That No Other City
Offers Such Advantages
AS Washington.

Evidences Of prosperity are 10 be
seen everywhere. We are now enter
ing into the greatest era Of our his
tory. and in the light Of the advance
this country is making it. seem almost
foolish 10 ask a business man If he be-
lleves I'm the security OF It's fuUure.
This Is how William p. Hibbs. banker
and broker. sounds a note of optimism
in declaring his belief that a greater
commercial prosperity waits on this
country than it has ever known before.
And because Washington, with a por-
tion Of its population having extensive
business interests IN other cities. is vir-
tually the pulse Of the nation, the for
ward stride that the rest of the coun-
try is taking is bound, Mr.. Hibbs says,
to bring fun share Of prosperity here.
Forward Movement Notable.
So great is the country's present for
ward movement that Il is doubtful, i'm
the opinion Of Mr. Hibbs, whether the
transportation lines will be adequate 10
handle II all when, a few months hence,
business is at IT'S Gull swing The de-
mand 10 get things moving will become
so great, ne thinks, that there un-
dOubtedly will be a car shortage, and
business men. eager TO market their
goods and 90 buy what they need, viii
pay almost any price. He believes fur-
ther that the financial panic two yearE
ago served the country as a lesson OF
great value. From a period of wild
cat speculation ne claims the country
has moved into a day OF conservative
investment, and the speculator OF two
years ago, large and small. ne says, re-
iects now what he would have jumped
at before the squeeze Of November and
DeCembe-, .901
Mr.. Hibbs is literally n "bulI' on the
country's prosperity side. While admit
ting that the nations great barometer OF
tradc-thc stock markets. likely 20 go
Continued on Sixth PaEcl
The Washington times., 1909-09-02
First Examination for Posi-
tons Is Scheduled for
October 3.
SALARIES WILL RANGE
FROM 5000 TO 5000
Applicants Must Take Test in States
In Which They
Reside.

Three thousand clerks Will be ap-
pointed temporarily in the Census Bu-
reau 10 assist in taking the thirteenth
decennial United Stated census. and tho
dste Of the first examination will be
October % next
The examinations viii be held
throughout the United States at various
cities. Blank application forms and
circulars of instructions for the eKarut-
nations may be obtained after Septen-
Der 10 by addressing the Civil Service
Commission. Washington, D. c.; the
Bureau Of Census. washington. D. c.
or the Secretary of the Board OF Ex-
sminers at the following places: Post
office, Boston. Mass; Philadelphia, Pa; {;
Atlanta Ca: Cincinnati, Ohio; Chicago,
H.: st. Paul. MINI; Denver, Col; san
Francisco. Cal; Custom House, New
York. ". Y; New Orleans. La; Old
Custom House. St. Louis, Mo.
Few Appointments.
Few appointments from the October
examination viii be made before jan
uary !. next, and not many will be
made until April. 1910. The maximum
force will be drawn about August, next
year. Though the circular of informa-
ton Is not ready for general distribu-
ton the contents Of the circular was
given to the press today.
These 3OOO appointees Will be given
salaries OF $500 per annum at the begin
ming. but promotions to 5000 per annum,
at least, will be reasonably rapid for
those who render satisfactory service.
All appointments viii be on probation.
subject 10 termination at one month or
any later period If the appointee does
not come up TO the requirements. In
every case the appointments will be
temporary and subject 10 termination
as the exigiencies of the service may
require All expire by operation Of law
on June 30. 1912. The average tenure
Of office viii probably be about one
year. but the general duration will range
from six months to two years. Not one
OF these clerks viii be eligible for trans
Ter into the classified service.
The temporary positions with salaries
Of $500 and above, provided for by the
thirteenth census law. will be filled for
the most part by the transfer Of persons
already III the permanent Census office,
It being expected that the latter organi-
zation Will supply all other classes OF
clerks except those mentioned below.
The work required Of the 3,000 tempor-
airy employees Is, according TO the circu-
lar, to consist of four classes: The
operation OF card punching and card
tabulating machines, operation OF type
writer's, adding machines. and combined
ypewriter-adding machines, manuscript
tabula ton, and other clerical work, sub
clerical work, such as that Of messen-
gers messenger boys, Watchmen, and
labOrers- No one viii be appointed who
10 unwilling 20 work at punching carGs
or tabulatiug cards, or 10 be Compen-
satCd on a piece price basis. The sal
aries Of subcleTiCal employees viii o.
az the rates paid in the Government
service. Appointments 10 the permanent
Census force viii be made as heretofore,
by transfer from other Government dc
partments or by certihcatiOn from the
Continued on Seventh PaEeO
The Washington times., 1909-09-02
WEATHER REPORT.

The cool area now controls the CON
ditions over the OrthSastern quarter OF
the country. the temperatures ia that
section being unseasonabIy low FrOsts
are reported IN the Great Lake region
The weather Is now fair in all sections
east OF the Mississippi, but the rain area
in advance Of tie western disturbance
is gradually reaching eastward. and Id
already covers a considerable portion
OF Iowa and Missouri.
Fair weather viii continue IN eastern
sections. with comparatively low tenn
persture in the north and middle At
lauit. States and frOsts in northern
portions Of New England. New York
State. and Pennsylvania. Rain, how
ever. will extend eastward across the
MississiDDi valley, reaching Ohio. Ken
tucky. and Tennessee by Friday night
The winds along the New England
coast will be moderate uoTthWesterly
becoming light and variable Friday: on
the middle Atlantic. south Atlantic, and
east Gulf coasts light nOrtherly. be-
coming variable
The Washington times., 1909-09-02
DRANN-OUT BATTLE
ON THE FRONTIER
Turks and MontenegrinS
Meet, and Both Sides
Suffer Losses.

PERA, Turkey, Sept. 2.-As tie cul-
mination Of q long series of border TO
rays between Turks and Montsnegrins,
a sharp battle has occurred near Gusinje.
a city in Turkish territory near the
Montengrin border line. in which 400
Turks fought 500 Montenegvins.
The latter opened fire first their hrst
volley killing two Turks and wounding
three. The fight continued for several
days ard heavy losses in killed and
wounded are reported on both sides.
Five Turkish women were wounded and
were captured.
The forces are camped on opposite
sides Of the frontier and rs-enforce-
ments are coming up for both sides. 4
decisive battle is expected as soon as
more ammunition and men are brought
up.
The Washington times., 1909-09-02
TURKS TO BORROW
IN UNITED STATES
Want S3O,00O,O00 Without DELAY.
Hamid Left Treasury
Empty.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Turkey. Sept O.
The new Turkish government has
about decided to send personal repre-
sentatives 10 the United States 10 ne
gotiate for a government loan Of $1,000
900. When the new regime took com
mand in Turkey, Il found the treasury
practically depleted by Sultan Abdul
Hamid and money is badly needed TO
carry on contemplated improvements
and pay the salaries Of the soldiers and
government employees.
The Washington times., 1909-09-02
HANNA is SELECTED
TO HANDLE RELIEF

The State Department announced
that Philip c. Hanna. American consul
general at Monterey. Mexico, has been
designated by the American Red Cross
as their special agent at the scene OF
the food disaster.
The Washington times., 1909-09-02
WANTED To JUMP
FROM HOTEL ROOF
Visitor From Staunton, Va,
Is Fined for DiSorderly
Conduct.

Wearing an air of deep detection. tie
resu; of sIeepIeSs nights spent IN u
cell. John SchutperIee, who gave his
residence as Staunton. Va, was before
Judge MulIowny in the Police Court this
morning. charged with being disorderly
on the roof OF the Raleigh Hotel yes
terdav afternoon.
According to Policeman Sampson. the
hercules of the force, tire Virginia Wis
itor was about to walk from the hotel
root into space. and the policeman 3
arrival prevented him from doing SO.
IL am at the golden gate. anc 1 wan
TO get through. " Scnutperlee told the pO-
Eceman, in explanation of his presence
on top Of the hotel Sampson grappled
with the man. and TO prevent him from
making the mad plunge to the street
was forced TO use his club with unusual
vigor. This explains why Schutperlee
bore so many facial disturbances I'm the
Police Court this morning.
When Judge Muilowny heard the pris-
oner's story that he was here on bust
ness. au1 perhaps had taken too many
drinks. lie fined him 500 for the disorder
w conduct His honor also read the
Virgiuian a little sermon on the evils of
drink. at the same time advising him TO
go back 20 Staunton, and Se good
The Washington times., 1909-09-02
ALLEGED RIoTER IN TOLLS.

BARCELONA. Sept 2.-Senor Ferrer.
who is accused of being responsible FOR
the recent IiOting In this city. has been
arrested.
The Washington times., 1909-09-02
TEMPERATURES
SUN TABLE.


Todsy-High tide. 9:4O a. m. and 1902
y. m. Low tide, 3;43 a. IN. and 4:06 p. M
Tornorrow-High tide. 1923 A. m. and
1880 D. m. Low tide. 4.53 a. m. and 4:5l
y. m.
The Washington times., 1909-09-02
CONDrTTON on RTVTRS

TIARPERS FERRY. ". Va. Sept. o.
The Potomac IS clear and the Shensn-
doah is cloudy this morning.
The Washington times., 1909-09-02
FORECAST FOR DISTRICT.

Fair tonight and Friday: slowly rising
temperature Friday: light variable
d
The Washington times., 1909-09-02

Pretty Mantels, S2.5o a piece.
Frank Libbey < Co., 9Th 6 N. Y. Ave
-Adv..
The Washington times., 1909-09-02

A Good Door, $3.50 apiece.
Frank Libbey & CO.. 9Th and n. Y. Ave.
-Advt.
The Washington times., 1909-09-02

Remember the name Piper Heidsieck
and YOU need never go wrong In buying
piece Of chewing tobacco.-Advt
The Washington times., 1909-09-02

No. Pair of Blinds, SI.I5 Per Pair.
T -ank Libbey s. Co, 9th & n. Y. Ave.
-.AdY6
The Washington times., 1909-09-02
Sun Comes Out.

On April 4 the sun again came out
and he took his bearings His sextane
showed he was in latitude 50 degrees,
% mina.es and As seconds, just IA sec
The Washington times., 1909-09-02
MuIlaney's ID Szo.qoo.

Parcel No. II. 500 Fourteenth street,
owned by Samuel c. CornweI occupied
by Dennis MuIIsuey, property valued at
so, 800.
, Parcel No. u. 1903 r street northwest,
owned by Elizabeth Trimble, Marion
Continued on Sixth Page)
The Washington times., 1909-09-02
Buy Clothing on TIP.

on the way merchant was awakened
and clothes provided for the children.
in Philadelphia the party boarded a
Continued on Seventh Psge)
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at the home Of Miss Flanagan. On
Wednesday evening a box party WIS
given at the Metropolitan and Mrs..
Highland entertained the party at
supper after the theater.
Rev. J. M. Cleary preached his last
sermon as pastor of the Church of st.
Charles last Sunday. On Wednesday
evening his late parishioners held y
social in the parlors of the church AID
rendered him farewell reception. On
Sunday, Oct. 8, he will ofnciate for the
first time in his new parish. Services
will be held at and 1o:30 a. m. and
at 7:45 p. m. in the hall at the corner
of 31st street and LIST avenue south
The hall has seating capacity Of 400
and will be used temporarily until 9TH
er arrangements may be made.
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Miss Ellen Dordan.
Father cleary's Farewell.

With his farewell sermon to his con-
gregation last Sunday morning, Father
j. M. Cleary of the Church of st.
Charles, Fourth street and Thirteenth
avenue south, brought to close his
II years of continuous service as the
pastor OF st. Charles.
Il have given to this parish the best
years Of my life," said Father Cleary.
"the years from my prime to advance
ing age. In all this time, can say
that I have received nothing but kind
ness from all Of you and have the
sincerest thanks for your unfailing
loyalty. MY best wishes go out to you
for your prosperity and happiness.
II am about to begin the work o.
organizing new parish in the dis
trict south of Lake street and will
hold services in the hall at First ave-
nue. south and Thirty-first street next
Sunday morning. Needless to say,
shall be glad then and always to see
members of the parish Of st. Charles
at the services in my new location"
A site for church to be built with
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At the Lyric.

The 1910 pattern Of burnt cork ART
has been staged, and will he seen hcrl
In the form of Lew Dockstader and his
ministries under the management o;
James H. Decker, next week, for four
days, commencing Sunday. On the
rame fun list with Dockstader are reg
istered Neil O'Brien, Al Jolson and
Eddie Mazier, three comedians who are
consummately believed to be the pill
Of fun rioters. Dockstader calls hi
present Offering THE Postum Aero
Club" features of which are spectacu.
lar numbers entitled 1.-The Ruby and
the Pearl" and Tine Human Flag
What might aptly be called seosa-
tional event during the course of the
entertainment is the actual operation
Of an airship which Dockstader, at the
steering gear, causes to fly over tn.
heads OF the audience.
Clyde Fitchs latest comedy, Girls.
under the management Of the shuberts
will be presented at the Lyric thu
balance Of the week, commencing
Thursday.
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Social Happenings,

Division No. 8, Ladies' Auxiliary, A.
o. H., celebrated its first birthday an
niversary last Tuesday evening at A.
o. U. w. hail. The exercises included
the initiation Of several new mem:
bers, a hne address by Rev. Fathe,
O'CallaEhan of the Pro-Cathedral par.
ish, and a congratulatory address by
Mrs. Cummings, former county presi.
dent and founder Of this division. A
musical program was greatly enjoyed
and consisted Of selections by the
Misses Inex Montague. Mary Kauva
Hannah Grimm, Mary McElligott and
Rose Healy. At the conclusion Of the
program refreshments were served
Division No. has nearly doubled its
membership during the year.
The first social dance Of the season
by Division No. G. T.. o. H., will be
given Thursday evening next at Mac
chbee hall, Bloomington and Franklin
The young men of the division having
the affair in hand extend a cordial in
vitation to their friends.
Division No. 8, Ladies' Auxiliary, A
o. H., will give a card party at a. G.
Z. w. hall, II Seventh street south
Tuesday evening" Oct. II. All are in
vited. Choice prizes.
Division No. Z, A. o. H., announces
card party and dance to be held
Monday evening. Oct 76, at McElro,
hall, Eighth and Nicollet. Good music
and choice prizes are among the offer.
ings.
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osv. Jshnsen's viii.

The following 10 the last will and
testament Of the late Governor john
son az filed for probate by Judge T.
d. O'Brisn and r. B. Lynch. acting for
Mrs. johnson, named therein ~ ex.-
cutrix:
In the name Of God. amen.
I, John A. johnson Of st. Peter, in
the county Of Nicollet and State of
Minnesota, being of sound mind and
memory, and considering the uncor-
tainty Of this frail and transitory life,
do therefore make, ordain. publish and
declare this to be my last will and tes-
lament.
First, order and direct that my
executrix, hereinafter named, pay all
my just debts and funeral expenses az
soon after my decease as conveniently
may be.
Second, after the payment of such
funeral expenses and debts, l give, do
wise and bequeath all the residue OF
my estate, real. personal or mixed. to
my beloved wife, Eleanor Marie john
son, to have and to hold in fee simple
absolute and forever.
Lastly, make, constitute and ap-
point my said wife to be executrix Of
this my last will and testament, here
by revoking all former Wills by me-
made.
In testimony whereof. have here
unto subscribed my name and af'1xe'l
my seal this eighteenth day OF March.
In the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and ninety-seven.
John A. Johnson
This instrument was on the day Oi
the date thereof. signed, published AMI
declared by said testator, John \.
johnson, to be his last will and testa-
ment In our presence. who, at his re-
quest have subscribed our namel
thereto as witnesses in his presence
and in the presence Of each other.
-. Albert Linstrom.
4. Residing at st. Peter. Minnesota.
| C. w. Clamberg,
Residing at st. Peter, Minnesota.
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ST. PAUL NEWS

| st. MartinuS Court No. 80, G. q. ".
won the third and anal game from this
A. 0. H. in the post-season series
(Sept. IL. 10, 25) at Lexington last
Sunday morning. Over 5000 fans wit
messed the game. Ten innings We're
played, the final score being to 1.
O'Keefe and Needham twirled for ths
Hibernians; Lentsch and Kidroski
shared honors for the Foresters.
The st. Paul Shamrock Club is plan
ming on a series Of social affairs to he
given this coming season. The nature
Of the affairs nor the date has not
been definitely decided upon. 1t 10
most probable that they will be most
ly dancing parties. as the Shamrocks
were successful in that line last year.
The marriage Of Miss Gertrude
Boland, daughter Of Mrs. Mary Boland.
to James Hadlock took place Tuesday
morning at the Cathedral. Rev. H. q,
Mccall read the nuptial mass. The
bride was attended by her sister, Miss
Stella Rowland. Lawrence Sorenson
acted - best man. A wedding break
fast at the brides home. Sturgis st.,
followed the church ceremony. M
and Mrs. Hadlock left for Omaha for
a wedding journey. They will be at
home after Nov. 1 At % Irvine PARK
Mrs. D. w. Lawler, Marshall ave.,
returned Tuesday morning from Osce-
ola and loft that evening for Christ
mas Lake, to remain several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. J. Waldron an
nounce the marriage Of their daughter
Katherine to Mr.. John Hughes. The
marriage will take place Wednesday
morning, Oct. 6. at st. Marys church
at o'clock.
The marriage OF Miss Rose Geraldine
Grindall, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph J. Grindall, to Edward Louis
Martin, took place Wednesday morn.
| ing at st. Mary's church. The bride
had three attendants-Miss Edna
Hayes al maid Of honor. and Missei
Alice Mccarthy and Clementine Dion
az bridesmaids. Frank Maher acted al
best man. John Walsh and John
Downey we're ushers. Miss Keega,,
presided at the organ. During the
cera,nonv Mics Mary Jenny sang "AVN
Maria" Following the church cere-
mony a wedding breakfast was served
at the brides home. Bedford st.. where
a large reception was held In the
evening. They will be at home after
Nov. / At 1924 Case at.
I The erection Of . new fire engine
house at Baker and Ohio SITS. VIII
ordered Tuesday night by the boarj
Of fire commissioners. Bids will IL
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-10-02

to be delightful as Aunt Polly. Mis-,
Edythe Chapman 10 not in the cast,
and the role Of Mary Blake falls to
Edith Luckett. who, judging from her
performance thus far, can be depend
ed upon to acQuit herself we'll. The
same can also be said Of w. H. Took
or az Dick Larabee. and Wilson Hum
mol AZ David Perkins, who have good
opportunities a. character actorA
Robert Morris, the stage director, lie to
make his first public appearance with
the stock company here a. the land
lord Of the Eagle tavern. and It will
please many to know that Master
Clarke Marshall will be seen again.
The Neill company has in rehearsA
Sol Smith Russell's favorite play. -
Bachelors Romance"