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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-26
Daughter of Witt

MINNEAPOLIS, June 25.-Anna Pearl
WITT (Mrs. Woodill) was born Novem-
Der 30 1886, in Asotin county, Wash
ington. She was the daughter of Mat
thew and Zeetella Knight Witt. She
was adopted by Charles II. and Laura
Z. Thompson October 19, 1890.
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Take an outing on the Ocean Shore
Railway and enjoy the beautiful
beaches and grand scenery. Train serv-
Ice to Tunitas Glen (38 miles from San
Erancisco) connect with stage for San
Gregorio, Pescadero and Pebble Beach.
In this paper.
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TAFT TO VISIT
THISC|TY FOR
PORTOLAFETE
In. A. ROOs Assured That Presi-
dent Will Be Here at Opening
of October Carnival
Moore Is Now in Paris Interest
ing French Government in
the Coming Celebration

had assured him that he would be in
san Francisco at the opening of the
gPortola festival
Wood regrets that Manager Sherry
or the Plaza and Manager Regain of
tine Knickerbocksr were absent from
New York, but feels assured that he
tcan rely on them to participate in the
Portola toast and dinner October ls.
The plans for the special train Of hotel
men are still under consideration.
Berkeley Committee Named
BERKELEY. June 25.-A committee
Of FIVE citizens of this city has been
9 appointed by Mayor Francis Terrier
TO assist the executive committee of
san Francisco IN the Portola festival
IN October. The members are as fol-
lows: G. B. ocheltree. president OF
THE chamber OF commences; Wells
4 Drury, secretary of the chamber;
/ Charles II. Spear. formerly president of
the state hsrbor commission; ". E.
( Woolsey, capitalist and c. c. Juster,
realty dealer.
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Meets Fate in London

He lived in Paris q while and then
went TO London, where he went into the
electric show business. One day he met
Miss Fahnestock of Philadelphia, who
was travelling through England with
relatives. This time the marriage Ii
cense was used and the wedding ring
was applied to its ultimate purpose
Word of the young mans marriage
reached his people In this city. Kut-
ner said last evening that this time
there was no objection to his marriage
He denied the report that his allow
ence from the estate had been pruned
down to $3.50, explaining the court rec
ords which show but a small distribu-
ton TO him by saying that for business
purposes he did not desire to draw his
allowance in full, but preferred to let
il accumulate.
There is nothing but peace and
harmony in the relations between my
family and myself" ne said at the ST.
Francis last evening. IT came west
with the intention of settling here
where all my family's interests are. I
had no intention of attacking the will
Why, I haven't even an attorney. [
Will build a home here, and my wife
and I will live here"
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MORE TORTURE FOR
LING'S ROOMMATE
Chung Sin VIII Be Further
Questioned in Place Where,
Girl Died
Letters That Elsie Sigel Wrote
to Her Two Chinese Rival
Lovers

NEW YORK. June 25.-In their
search for the murderer of Elsie Sigel
the police. are still depending prin-
cipalIy on Chung Sin, former room
mate of Leon Ling, in whose room the
girls body was found. He will be put
through another questioning in the
room itself
The hope that Leon Ling might have
shipped on the steamer Arizona, bound
from Norfolk to San Francisco, failed
when it was proved by the ships
clearance papers that she left Norfolk
with only the crew originally shipped
at New York
NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE
Chu Gain, Leon Ling's rival, applied
to the district attorneys office today
for permission to leave town, but al
though he has offered to increase his
bail from the present $1,000 to $1,000,
his request was refused.
Letters found in the rooms occupied
by Leon Ling and Chu Gain, rivals for
the love of Elsie Sigel. whose body was
found in q trunk in Ling's rooms. in
dictate that the day before she met her
nese loving assurances of her entire
faith in him. A short time after Leon
Ling appeared at the Sigel home in
toxicated and was driven away by her
parents, Miss Sigel wrote this note, the
police say, to Ling:
NOTE TO LING
l am writing this while mother is away. She
would not let If she knew 1t. Don't think.
Willie that 1 will give you up for anybody.
will always remember the dear times we had
together. 1 Will see you soon. With love.
ELSIE.
The letter to Chu Gain reads:
LETTER TO CHU GAIN
don't want you to feel badly because Willie
was here tonight. You know that I love you
and you only always. Don't mind Willie. AL
though he Is nothing to me- l had TO see him.
don't send for him. Your ever loving
ELSIE.
kilograms announcing the arrest of
suspects in various cities continue to
arrive. but in no instance has the miss
ing Leon Ling been identified.
Chinese Offer Reward
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Chinese Offer Reward

CHICAGO, June 25.-The Mon Sun
Toon. local Chinese Masonic organ
ization, raised $500 today. which was
offered as reward for the capture of
Leon Ling.
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KUTNER COMES BACK
WITH LONDON BRIDE
Sent to Europe to Prevent Mar
riage, He Finds New Love
and Weds
Continued From Page 5

the postponement. 'rhe impotent we'd
ding ring was traded for a diamond
solitaire, and Miss Hurlbut returned to
her Portland home, the heroine of an
elopement which had no elimination
One month passed. Then young Kut-
ner learned that his family had Sc
cured for him transportation to the
ends of the earth-railroad and steam
ship tickets, with select hotel reserva-
lions and all that sort of allurement
It was best that the young man should
see the world before he settled down.
And the young man, who, but month
before. had started TO cross the from
tier OF matrimony, departed for the
frontierf of Franco
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Harbor View hot and cold salt water
baths open daily from am. to pm. .
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kilograms announcing the arrest of
suspects in various cities continue to
arrive. but in no instance has the miss
ing Leon Ling been identified.
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LETTER TO Gnu GAIN

don't want you to feel badly because Willie
here tonight. You know that I love you
and you only always. Don't mind Willie. AL
though he is nothing to me. l had to see him.
don't send for him. Your ever loving
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l writing this while mother is away. She
would not let me If she knew 1t. Don't think.
Willie, that 1 will give you up for anybody.
will always remember the dear times we had
together. 1 will see you soon. With love-
ELSIE.
The letter TO Chm Gain reads.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

tee nearly $500, most of which is
already paid, and if there be a
good attendance at the last num-
Der, the committee will not be
compelled to dig up" or draw
on the reserve fund. It is hoped
that this course will pay out"
and that the small reserve fund
may be increased and preserved
as a guaranty of an even better
course next season. The com
mittee has taken all the financial
risk and performed all their nu-
merous but necessary duties
without any financial profit what
ever, and should have the moral
and monetary support of every
good citizen. A financial state
ment will be published as soon
as the business of the season is
completed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

retained for score cards in the
games which followed later in
the evening. An elegant four
course banquet was served, dur
ing which Miss Irene Lucas fav-
ored the company with a number
of beautiful piano solos. Misses
Faith Wonner and Julia Blair, at
tired IN dainty colonial costumes,
waited On the guests in a most
royal manner After a pleasant
hour at the tables, the as
sembly repaired to the par
lor where progressive literary
games were INDUCED in until
quite late hour. Mrs. A. S.
Peacock won the largest number
of games and was given a hand
some burnt wood calendar, fin
ished in water colors, for a prize.
One of the amusing pastimes of
the evening was the writing of
advertisements for partners. Mr.
Purcell was declared to have
written the most unique one of
all. The guests departed declar-
ing the banquet a grand success
in every respect
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27
Iowa Land.

For SALE A good 160 acre
farm 20 miles from Council Bluffs
and Omaha, about miles south
of Media; good loan soil; fair inn
provements; no rock, no sand, no
gumbo, no overflow land. Every
acre of this land, if properly TAX
en- care of, will produce from 80
to rs bushels of corn to the acre
every year. Also 200 acre farm
in Bates county. Mo-, for trade.
VIII take western Kansas land
in part payment. balance on long
time, annual payments, six per
cent interest Apply to
LEONARD EVERETT,
Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

The seventh and last number
of the entertainment course of
the season will be given Saturday
evening of this week and should
be well patronized. not alone be-
cause it is a strong number with
a program of great variety, but
there should be large attend
ance in appreciation of the com
mittee's efforts to provide seven
number course at the price of a
five number course The course
just closing will cost the commit
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

Last Monday evening a fare
well reception for Rev. J. c. Ev-
erett and family was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. r. c.. Will
son. A church meeting YVES first
held after which all wentfrom the
church to the Wilson home where
refreshments were served and the
evening spent in social inter
course, after which the guests
babe the pastor and his family
farewell. Rev. Everett has filed
the Presbyterian pulpit for the
past seven or eight years and a
strong tie of friendship and good
feeling existed between his
congregation and himself and it
was cross for them to have to
sever the tie which had bound
them to their pastor so long Mr.
Everett was a hard worker, a
close student, and a conscientious
pastor, jealous in the cause of
his church. Mr.. and Mrs. Ever
EFT made many warm friends
while in WaKeeney who will miss
them greatly Mr.. Everett re
ceived a call from the Third Pres
byterian church in Topeka, for
which place he left last Monday
evening, visiting at Norton,
Kansas, enroute. Mrs. Everett
and the children were to join him
at Norton also before leaving for
Topeka The World joins with
their many friends in wishing
them happiness and prosperity
in their new home.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

Last Friday evening the Elm
club gave masquerade at their
hall. The moon this time was
not in evidence, it didn't even
wear a diSgruntled look but soft
ly stole away and hid itself be-
hind bank of dark clouds and
was afraid to even peep out until
the carnival was over. Promptly
to the sounds of the grand march
pealed forth ah-la- piano-la the
couples took their place on the
floor. My eyes. what a sight!
There was the short girl with a
long dress and-pleaSe excuse
US there was the tall 'shanky"
dress st made US feel like lend
ing her our socks but that would
have been inconvenient; then
there was the fellow we are sure
by his looks trusted a little too
much to a safety pin and one
button but as long as he didn t
know it he had just as good a
time. Topsy was there in all
her glory with kinky pig tails
and black face There were
knights, cavaliers, policemen and
swordsmen that fairly took
your breath with their pomposi-
ty and grandeur. There were
fair ladies and maidenS sweet
that fairly made a fellows heart
beat a tattoo against his ribs, and
last but not least Uncle Sam who
won the prize. We are willing
to wear that it was Uncle Sans
feet that did it. Well leave it to
the crowd if we are not right.
Topsy tripped the light fantastic
so gracefully that she carried off
one of the prizes also. VIII en-
Jake Hickman in stentorian
tones announced refreshments
we released the knot hole in
the wall and dropped from
the back roof with dull
thud and sneaked up the alley
wondering if anybody had dis
covered our giddiness in our old
age.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

On Tuesday evening the Locust
Club held its third annual ban
quet at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
F. @. Wollner. The guests were
met at the door by Master Nor
gan Wollner, attired in George
Washington costume, while Miss
Agnes Poffenberger as Martha
Washington stood at his side and
helped direct the guests to the re-
ception room. 1t being the even
ing after Washington birthday,
the decorations were of red, white
and blue. In the parlor two large
pictures of George Washington
and his sweet faced wife were
mounted in regular bed of flags
and over the arch doors, two
large flags were artistically
draped. In the dining room the
same color scheme was carried
out, the table being most effect
lively decorated From the chan
delier, strands of red, white and
blue ribbon were brought to the
four corners of the table form
ing canopy effect. They were
held in place by small flags and
small flags were also fastened in
the chandelier, making a very
pretty effect. In the center of
the table huge boquet of red
and white carnations with ferns,
sent out their spicy odor and lent
a touch of daintiness that nothing
but flowers can give. The place
cards were decorated in the ma
tional colOrs with a miniature
picture of Washington in one COR
ner while tied in the other was a
small gilt Ratchet. These were
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

Remember that Cameron Mar
shall has two assistants and that
the com bination gives a program
of wonderful variety and versa
tility, vocal and instrumental So
los and duets, harp, violin and pi-
ano, clay modelling, crayon sketch
es, readings, etc. The last call,
Saturday evening, February 81.
Tickets at the usual places and
prices.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

j. w. RauSch visited with his
oldfriends in this county the most
of this week. J. w. left here a
bout seven years ago and home
steaded and boughtland in Trego
county, locating in the southeast
part of the county. Since he has
been there he has had a postoffice
established and he is postmaster
He is now working on new rural
route and if it goes through, he
will have mail very near his door.
He has had good crops in the past
and erything looks favorable
for good crop this year.-Hays
Republican.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

Judge A. S. Peacock, of Trego
county, stopped off yesterday be-
tween trains to spend the day
with his old time friend and
schoolmate, Judge 2. E. Hinshaw.
Judge Peacock was returning
from Grand Lodge A. f. & A. M
which met at Wichita. Lyons
Daily News.
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is an excellent young man and
we are sure he win prove himself
a worthy husband The World
with all their friends joins in
heartiest congratulations, wish
ing this estimable young couple
much joy and happiness through
life'S journey.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

The little son of Mr.. Trow-
bridge, who lives north of town,
was kicked by a horse last Sun
day We learn that his condition
is somewhat improved at this
time
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

DIR. Trompeter, veterinarian,
and Geo. Borden, of Hill City,
spent several days here the first
of the week on business.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

jill Courtney has moved his
family from Banner to town and
they are living in Mrs. Morgan 5
house south of Attorney Longs
residence. Jess is a good black
smith and is working for the
Gasoline Power Machine compa-
ny.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

We expected this week to be
furnished some material with
which to write up the Mensing-
Schwanbeck wedding but as no
one sent US any of the particulars
all we can say is, although not
personally acquainted with the
bride, we know she comes from
one of the finest families in Trego
county and Mr.. Mensing is 70 be
congratulated upon securing such
a splendid wife. Mr.. Mensing
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

Oscar Blom berg, of Fostoria,
John Berry. of Olsburg and Ian
Berry, Colorado City, were here
THIS week visiting their relatives,
the Berry boys. They left for
their homes Monday night.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

Last Saturday about sixty of
the Methodist people surprised
Mr.. and Mrs. Straub at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Milholland. A
sumptuous dinner was served by
the women of the church after
which Mr.. and Mrs. Straub We're
presented with a handsome set
of silver knives and forks. The
afternoon was spent in social in
tercourse and before the company
departed, the infant son of Mr.
and Mrs. Butts was baptised by
Rev. w. E. Scott. Mrs. Butts
was formerly Miss Virgil Straub.
FarewellS were said to Mr..
Straub and family amid the good
wishes of all for happiness and
prosperity in their new home in
far away Oregon.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

Torturing eczema spreads it's
burning area every day. Doan' s
Ointmentquickly stops its spread
ing, instantly relieves the itching,
cures it permanently. At any
drug store
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

Auctioneer Eppler was in town
Wednesday morning enroute to
Carter Collin s sale where he did
the knock 'em down" act in
going, gone" style.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

j. G. Marcy and daughter
Miss Fay, were up from their
big stock ranch in Wilcox town
ship last Saturday Miss Fay
is teaching the Wilcox school.
She is the youngest teacher in
the county and her first effort is
being marked with success.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

The revival meetings that are
being conducted by Rev. E. D.
Beason are continuing at Hoxie,
Kansas, with good interest mani
Tested. Twenty-Five conversions
are reported.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

c. NJ. Bell, one of best men in
the county, was up from his
ranch in Franklin township last
Monday circulating among his
MANY friends in the CITY.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

Mrs r. E. Morse was quite il
the first of the week with a gath
ering in her head.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

Ex-treasurer A. B. Cooper was
up from his big ranch in Frank
lin township over Wednesday
night. Mr.. Cooper has rent ed
his ranch and will leave shortly
for Kansas City where he will
make his future home.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

W. w. Bertran informs US that
he will go to California and from
there to Mexico
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

Mrs. A. j. Ellermeyer is con
fined to her home by illness this
week. Last Monday night her
condition was considered serious
but she is improving at this writ
inn
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

George Hobbick is preparing
to build an addition to his house
on his farm Frank Taylor is
out there with him doing the car
penter work.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

II. l.. and T. G. Sanmark, OF
Seibert, Colo, were this week
with bunch of horses.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

The last chance, the last num-
Der and the best wine of the
whole feast, at the court house
on Saturday evening of this week
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

w. T. Littlechild made "a bust
ness trip to Manhattan the front
end of this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

VIM. Henke was up from Ellis
worth, Kansas, Wednesday look
ing after business matters.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

Mrs. Gus Custer, of Menlo, is
visiting her grandmother, Mrs.
L. Tatman, this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

Fred Musgrave was down
from Weskan this week Fred
looks fine and says he likes his
new home
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

LoST:-A silver watch Finder
will be rewarded by leaving the
same with O. A. Cortright.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

Revival meetings are in pro-
gress at the Methodist church
this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

John Spena made a business
trip to Kansas City the first of
the week
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

B. G Morgan, of Ames, Kan,
was here this week on business.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

Organizes, lawns and white
goods, one of the prettiest assert
ments on the market, at the low
est possible price. At Gunckel
& Chances.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

For SALE: My steam pillow
and threshing outfit. One of the
best engines and separators ever
made T. Schimkowitsch, Coll
yer, Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

Ed Myerly is on the sick list
this week. He has a gathering
in his head.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

I. N Cress was up from Ogal-
lab township Thursday and paid
the World a friendly visit.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

j. W. Bush was passenger to
Luray Friday morning where he
will spend afew day on business.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

Mr.. and Mrs. T. Balls returned
home the first of the week from
their, illinois visit.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

G. E. Day and wife went down
to Salina on Sunday to visit with
relatives.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

W. A. Hudspeth, formerly east
section foreman here, left last
Saturday with his family for Cal
houn, Mo, where they will reside
on their farm there.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

r. III. Burns is quite i'll at his
home We hope he will soon be
able to be about again.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

Geo. Hobbick and Frank Tay-
lor spent last Saturday evening
in Ellis on business.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

On Thursday afternoon the
American House changed hands
Mr.. Brown having purchased
Mr.. Bertran's interest. Mr..
Brown will continue the business
and as he is one of the best hotel
men in western Kansas the pub
lie will receive first-class treat
ment
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

t. p. Bush, the barber, was in
Ogallah Wednesday evening and
rented a room there where he
will start a barber shop.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

A boy was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Clyde Poffenberger, Thurs
day. Grinnell Record.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

A. y. Hixson is a full fedged
carpenter now We saw him
with saw, hammer and square
the other day.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-02-27

Henry Dewitt is the new mail
carrier on the star route to Ban
ner.