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Fergus County Democrat., 1910-07-05
Merely Outclassed.

There was a wild scramble for
copies Of this mornings Billings
Gazette, which arrived at noon. Il
seemed that about everybody in town
Reno. The account Of the fight shows
clearly that the black man had his big
white opponent outclassed at every
stage of the game.
Fergus County Democrat., 1910-07-05
the game the next day.
Hot Game Spoiled.

The game yesterday, had It not
been postponed on account of the
rain, would have been warm one
Both teams were prepared to send in
their strongest teams and bets were
even upon the outcome.
Stanford will play here next Sum
day
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-11-11
WanerLinSner.

One Of the largest weddings of
the season occurred in Cheyenne
township this week, when Miss
Anna Werner, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Karl Werner, was unit
ed in marriage to Mr.. Robert W.
Linsner, son of Mr.. and Mrs. An
ton Linsner. The wedding took
place at ten o'clock in the morn
ingg in the Catholic church at
0din, Father Neiderprimm Offici-
ating. After the ceremony the
bridal party and a large number
Of invited guests repaired to the
home of Mr.. Werner, where an
elaborate feast was spread, which
all were more than glad to do jus
tice to. The afternoon and even
ing were spent by the merry par
ty in dancing, card playing and
other amuSementS. Excellent mus
ic was furnished by the Olmitz
band and orchestra. Every one
present had a good time and wish
ed the young cOuple much jOy and
prosperity in their future life.
The young people are among
the most prominent and popular
of Cheyenne township. The bride
was attended by Miss Mary Bes-
chka, and Mr.. Louis Werner was
the best man.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-11-11
Elections In Other States.

The election Tuesday seems to
have been a Democratic landslide.
The lower house of Congress is
Democratic by about so. The Sen,
ate still remains Republican, but
by scratch only.
Tennessee elects a Republican
governor as a result of the bitter
party fight which has been rag
ing for some months. In Connec-
ticutt the Democrats elect the
governor, also in North Dakota
and Oregon. Massachusetts, Col
oradO and Iidiana elect Democrat
ic legislatures. Ohio and New
York are Democratic, and so is
Oklahoma. In Missouri the Dem.
ocrats win the legislature, and tn
state is wet by 100000. In Kan
sas it looks like Stubs by a mar
row margin, also Madison in
this congressional district by a
small vote. The lower house of
the legislature is in doubt, but is
likely Democratic.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-11-11
Destroyed By Fire.

The creamery situated In the
west part of town, took fire last
night about II: 30 and was soon
a mass of flames. On account OF
the long run and weak water pre-
sure the fire department was un-
able to save anything, but kept
the fire from spreading to near
by buildings. The plant was OWL
ed by Lou Durand and Will Nit
chell, and was valued at about
$4,000 with 81 100 insurance. Be
sides the building and machinery
there was considerable stock and
supplies for making ice cream an
butter in thebuilding. On ac-
count of the ruins blazing up
again in the might the fire boys
were called out again at $3.50 to
quench the flames.-Disnatch,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-11-11
Mrs. Rogers Dead.

Mrs. Alice Rogers died at her
home in this city November 7th,
1910. Mrs. Rogers, whose maid
en- name was Alice Hooking, was
born in CambOurne, England, and
at the time of her death was 80
years Of age.
She was married September %,
1861 to John Rogers, in Rock
land, Michiagn, and with her
husband has been a resident of
this county for the past 80 years.
She leaves to mourn her loss
her husband and two children.
W. II. Rogers, and Mrs. Sadie
Custer, to mourn her loss.
The funeral services were held
Tuesday afternoon from tn Chris.
| tian church, of which the deceaS-
led lad long been a member, Rev.
Afford delivering the sermon, anc
interment was made in the Wood
lawn cemetery.
We extend to the bereaved huS
band and children our sympathy
/ in their time of trouble.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-11-11
many other friends in wishing
the young folks much happiness
and prosperity in this life.
An Elopemsnt.

Tie many friends and relativ-
eS OF Alr. and Mrs. NJ. n. Jones,
of Denver, were treated to a real
surprise this week, when the old
est son of this couple presented
himself and bride at their homes.
The young people stole a march
on their parents, all Of whom live
in Denver, by elOping and COM
ing down here on their honey
moon. Mrs. Jones was Miss
Ethel Davis. She is a bright, ac-
cOmpliShed young lady who MAX
eS friends with all whom she
meets. After visiting here for a
few days, they will go on to To-
peka for a further visit. There
is no use talking, young Jones is
a chip off Of the old block. The
many friends of the family wish
the young folks the best there
is in the land.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-11-11
DGkRObl.

Miss Johanna RObl, the daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John RObl,
and Barney Doll, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. X. Doll, were married Oct.
18th, 1910, at $50 a, m. the Nup-
tial High Mass, at st. Peter and
Paul Catholic church by Father
Weikman.
The bride was da;ntily arrayed
in a gOgwn of white and carried
bOquet of flowers, she was attend
ed by her sister, Miss Theresa
Rob-, who wore a gown of cream
silk, and the groom was assisted
by his brother, Mr.. John Doll.
After the ceremony the guests
were invited to the home of the
bride where an elaborate dinner
was served.
They will be at home to their
friends after Nov. 10th, ON a.farr
near this city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-11-11
Essmiller-0tte.

Miss Fora S. ESSmiller and Mr..
Kenry Otte, two Of the most prom
inent young folks of Buffalo
township, were united in mar
riage at the home of the brides
papentS, Mr.. and Mrs. D. Ess-
miller, Probate Judge Hall off
ciaAiny, on Wednesday evening,
the 9!h., in the presence of a
large number of friends and rel
atives. Mr.. 0tte is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. 0tte. The
your G. couple have both been rails
ed IL Buffalo township, and are
favOsably known to all In this
part of the county. They are
among our best young people. An
elaborate wedding feast was par
ticips.ted in by the invited guests
and they are Joined by their
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-11-11
Jacob Klein.

Jacob Klein was born January
l3, 1886, and died October %,
1910, at 80 p. M, aged IA yrs,
3 months and Is days.
Jacob Klein was born in Fuerth
Persia, Germany, and lived there
until he was ten years old. when
he mmigrated with his parents
to the United States and settled
on a farm near West Chicago.
Ills. He married. Miss Elizabeth
Rlhm. of West Chicago. in 1857.
and he and his family came to
KanSa and EllinwOOd in 1877.
and settled on a farm near this
city, where he lived and prosper.
ed, moving to town two years
ago. To them were born twelve
children, nine of whom are liv-
ing: Peter F., of HOquian, Wash,
Jake of LaJunta, John of Saint
Louis, Joe c. of HOquian, Wash,
Henry Of Pueblo, George of Ellir.
wood, Mrs. Henry Achatz of El-
!inwOOd, Mrs. Frank Schultz of
EllinwOOd, and Mrs. A. Hoffman,
of Minneola.
Mr.. Klein was a good man, a
thoughtful neighbOr and ready to
help all who needed his assistance
He was a loving husband and fail
er, and will be greatly missed
among the family circle, and his
many friends, who were always
| glad to welcome him.
Funeral services were held at
the st. Joseph Catholic church on
Monday morning, Oct. 81, at nine
o'clock.
We with his numerous friends,
deeply sympathi0e with the be
reaved family.-Leader.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-11-11
Let the Others Keep Still
Smashed Auto.

Tuesday evening after dark j.
Swartz started to the Bend with
[. j. Gleadall, DR.. Ivey and W.
j. Livingston, who intended to be
present at a special meeting of
the Elks that night.
They started around by Bert
Bakers place, as the road lead
ing south on Main street is still
closed. A train was standing on
the main line by the company
treating plant, but the crossing
was cut, and without stopping 10
started to cross the track. When
the front wheels of the machine
were in the middle of the track.
the front end of the train start
ed back, presumably to couple on
the rear end. The last ear of the
front section of the train stood
just at the end of the crossing.
and the first jolt of the engine
pushed it against the auto. The
occupants of the car unloaded as
fast as they could and escaped un
hurt although they had a mighty
close call. The car was showed
west about - feet when it went
clear of the track. The wheels o.
the right hand side of the car
were completely smashed, and the
bed on the left side wher it was
struck by the ear was badly bat
tered and sprung out of shape.
OF the occupants of the ear say
there was no one protecting the
crossing and when they started
across the train was standing still
The back-up signal was given by
the brakeman from the south of
the train. west of the crossing.
Dispatch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-11-11
BieberleLHeenZ.

On Tuesday morning, at the I'm
macula,e Conception church in
this city occurred the wedding of
Miss Josephine Bieberle, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Bieber-
le, to Mr. Jacob Heinz, the GER
emOny being performed by Faith
er O'Sullivan. The couple were
attended by the brother and Sis
ter OF the bride.
Immediately after the ceremony
the large crowd went to the Bieb-
erly home where an elegant we'd
ding dinner was served. and the
crowd made merry with music an
dancing until an early hour the
next morning.-Clarion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-11-11
Died.

II. N. Bundy died at the State
Hospital at Topeka Saturday, af-
ter suffering about six weeks of
mental disorder. The body was
taken to the home at Lakin, and
the funeral services were held at
that place yesterday.
Mr.. Bundy came to HOisingtOn
from 0StwatOmie with his family
several years ago, and while here
ran a second hand store and also
worked at his trade as carpenter.
He was an industrious and a re-
spected citizen. Last summer he
moved with his family to Lakin,
where they have since made their
home. About six weeks ago he
started to HOiSingtOn with the
intention of getting work, but at
Great Bend his mind became af-
fected, and although he made his
way to this town, his condition
became rapidly worse and about
a week later ne was taken to the
hospital.
Mr.. Bundy leaves a wife, two
daughters and a son to when we
extend the sympathy of the com
munity in the loss Of husband
and father. Dispatch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-11-11
Eital-Blakey.

Charles Eltel and Miss Ruth
OlaAey, OF THIS city, were mar
rled at the home Oh the bride S
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. q. W. Blak
ey, sunday, November 9th, 1910
at + clock p. m., Rev. l'ubbS,
u tire DaplSC church, performs
,ng me ctr.m0ny IN the pres
ence OF about fItty guests. The
bride wore white silk and car
ried a fine bOquet of Marchal
Neil roses. The groom wore the
regulation black.
Immediately after the cere-
mOny the young couple departed
for OswegO, where they will Wis
it with the parents of the groom
for a short time, after which
they will return here and will I'M
mediately go to housekeeping.
Thee bride is a handsome and
popular young lady Of this city,
and is very popular among hx
friends. The grOOm is an ener-
getic young contractor and build
er who has made this city his
home for some time, and is wei
and favOrably known here. We
extend to the happy young coupl
our congratulations for a happy
and prosperous welded life.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-11-11
A Long Price

Norman DuscheSne this week
purchased the +. V. Russell quar-
ter section, lying a mile north Of
town for $4,000, which is the
high price mark for Barton cOun-
ty land in a tract of that size.
The farm is unimprOved, but is
all good land, most of it being
extra well adapted to alfalfa, anC
Mr.. Duschesne will endeayOr to
get a large part Of the land in
that crop.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-11-11

Two boys claiming HOismgton
as their home were arrested here
Friday, charged with stealing a
couple of Winchester guns from
Anton POSpishel, Of north Of o.
mitz. When arrested they had tn
guns in their possession. One OF
the boys, j. johnson, was held
for trial, but the other who gave
his name as R. L. Lewis, was dis
charged.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-11-11
Great Bend Wins Again 4.

The football team of the lGreat
Bend High School added another
scalp to their string last Satur-
day when they defeated the fast
Lyons team by a score of II to
D. This makes the fourth sue
ceSSlve victory for the Great
Bend boys, and they are properly
elated over their success.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-11-11
The Institute Meeting.

One Of the most interesting of {,
the Farmer S Institutes ever held
In this county closed last Wednes.
day. The meetings were well at,
tended and wree productive of
much good. The work of Profs.
Wheeler and Fitz and Miss Ed
wards was highly appreciated by
all those who attended the meet.
lngs, and the local officers, S
IL. Gwlnn, Lester Yeakley, and
Ira BrOugher deserve much con-
graduation for the time and the
trouble they have been to make
the institute the well deserved
success that it was.
The following boys and girls
were awarded the prizes in the
different contests:
Earl Mcdonald, Louis Schneid-
er and Walter Schrepel were each
awarded a free trip to Manhat-
tan for raising the best corn in
the A class, composed of boys Is
years of age and older.
In the b class, composed of
boys under Is years of age, the
following took prizes for the
best ears Of corn:
lst-Chester Gaunt, $4.OO.
2nd-Chester DenbO, Brownie
Kodak.
3rd-Alert Tucker, $500.
4th-Glen Everett, $l.5O.
5th-Fred Hiss, $1OO.
6th-LOrin Moore, Soc.
7th-LeO Button, soc. . =.
0th-P. P. DOugherty, SOC.
9th-Clarence HOmmer, 25e.
lOth-Frank Schartz. 25c.
Helen Tucker won first prize
of $2 for the best loaf of bread. =.
Hazel Denbo won 81 for the
best jar of peaches.
Olive NickerSon won 81 for
the best Jar of pickles.
Alberta Gaunt 81 for the best
glass of jelly.
On best jar of tomatoes Olive
NickersOn won the first. prize Of
81, and Alberta Gaunt second SOC
! In the sewing contest, Alberta
Gaunt won the first prize, a shirt.
waist pattern, gvien by Morrison
Bros, of ,HOiSingtOn. This prize
was given for the best shirt waist
made by the girls.
In the apron contest the first
prize of 81 was won by Edith
DenbO.
W. II. Maybach was elected
president for the coming year;
Henry Everett, vice president. I.
Lester Yeakley was reelected as
secretary and traSurer
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-11-11

The Double Seven Club were
delightfully."- entertained at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Lundblade Monday evening at a
Z o'clock dinner in honor of Mr..
Lundblade's birthday. All of
the members of the club were
present, and a very enjoyable
evening was spent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-11-11
Civic Federation.

last Sunday night for the purpose
OF organizing an auxiliary to the
State Civic Federation was well
attended and a great deal of In
terest manifested.
Judge E. C.. Cole delivered
splendid address upon Modern
Reform, Their COmmendable DUAL
tiles.
Prof. A. F. Senter discussed
"The Relation of Reforms to Pub
lie Schools" J."
THE Local Application of
Needed Reforms" was discussed
by DR.. E. E. Morrison.
An organization was then form
ed with over one hundred mem
bers, and the following officers
were elected:
PreSident-Dr. E. E. Morrison.
Vice Pres.-F. V. Russell.
Secretary-A. F. Senter.
Treasurer. R. Gwinn.
The above officers with Rev. G..
W. Afford, W. Z. Brehm and Wm
WeStwOOd, form the executive
committee.
The following is the cOnstitu-
ton:
Constitution of the Great Bend
Auxiliary of thee State Civic FED,
GRAFTON of Kansas.
Article Name, The name of
this organization shall be The
Great Bend Auxiliary of the Stat
Civic Federation of Kansas.
Article D-Object. The OBJ
iect of this organization shall be:
First-TO encourage and de-
mand the enforcement of all laws.
SecOnd-TO plan and work for
the election to office of our most
trustworthy men, who shall have
the responsibility Of the enactmen
Interpretation and enforcement of
cur laws.
Thlrd-TO urge the enactment
of such additional laws as are nee
esSary for the protection OF our
great institutions Of church and
state.
FOurth-TO urge and assist in
the organization of other auxili-
ary federatiOns in every city and
community. throughout Barton
county.
Article III-MemerShip. Any
citizen Of Barton county of the
age of eighteen years or over IS
entitled to ecOme a member by
signing his or her name to this
constitution.
Article IV-0fficerS. The off
GERS shall be a president, a vice
president, secretary and treasur-
er.
J; There shall be an executive conn
mittee composed of the above Of
ficers and three members at large
Article Meetings. Section l.
This federation shall meet annual
ily on the second Sunday of OctO-
Der, and at such other times and
places as may be determined by
the executive committee.
Section 2. The executive com
the president and secretary.
mittee shall meet at the call OF
Article VI-Funds. The exec
utive committee is authorized to
raise and expend the necessary
funds for the prosecution OF the
work of the federation.
Article VII-Amendments. This
constitution may be amended at
any meeting Of the federation by
a twO-thirdS vote Of those pres
ent.
4
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-11-11
Lirary Rep0t.'

Quarterly report for the months
IF August, September and .0ctO-
Der of this year: d.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-11-11

Carroll and Wells, the only de-
feated candidates on the Demo
crat ticket, made strong runs,
clean campaigns, and deserved to
lie elected. Both are young men
who will be heard from in the pol
iticS of this county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-11-11
BARTON DEMOCRATIC.
Practically the Entire Democrat
ic Ticket Is Elected.

The returns of the election OF
lost Tuesday show that Barton
county is still in the Democratic
column. While here and there
was a Democrat who scratch
ell Hodges, the story the OppOsi-
ti9n had been telling of Democrat
ic support, was proven to be all
false. But there was plenty Of
Republicans who scratched Stubb
The total vote on the two leading
candidates for governor was 343l ,
as compared with 1854 two years
ags. In the city Of HOisingtOn,
with a much larger vote than
ever before, the vote was short
of two years ago. The entire
DnOcratic ticket except County
Attorney and Clerk Of the Dis
tri. : Court was elected. The to-
tai votes on the candidates is as
follows, as taken from the unOf-
ficlal returns:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-29
WIPE OUT PARTY LINES
WILL Wipe out pjarty lines. That is What J. j. Hill Thinks the Recent Election Is Pointing
 Toward.

Washington, D. C., Nov 27.-James J. Hill talked with President Taft Friday. He recently has been re- ported as gloomy over the business prospect but would not discuss the subject. He did have something to say, however, on politics.
 The last election has taught the politicians and the country some thing valuable,' said Mr. Hill. That is that party lines can no longer ex- ist to an important extent. The dema- gogue and the ag'tator have held sway so long it is really relief to see the fla of warning that has been hoisted for their benefit. The laboring man is no longer swept off his feet by sweep ng assertions and promises. He wants something def mite. l am told too, that the negro voters of the country exercised un- usual independence iii the last elee- ton, thousands of them voting the Democratic ticket for the first time. It is highly probable in a few years there will be little in the way of par ty lines ill the United States
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-29
THE sCOLD's BRIDLE.
Brutal Punishment to Which Women
 Were Once Subjected.

The prank, or scold's bridle, or gos- sips bridle, was neither more nor less than inuZzle. It was in general use ill Great Britain from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century, and in Scot land as well woInen were muZZled for certain ofenSes, some at least of them more imaginary than real The inStru- ment of torture even q dogs leather mllzZle, is uncomfortable. How much more the sc2ldis muzzle It consisted according to q high authority, Mir. w levitt. of Il kind of crown or frame work Of iron. which was locked upon the head. and il was armed in front with q yraS, q plate or a sharp cutting knife CT point. Whi5h Was placed i'll the poor womans mouth 50 as to prevent her moving her t0ngue, or it was so placed that if she did move if. or at tempt to speak it Wits cut in Il most frightful manner. With this cage up on her head and with the gag firmly pressed and locked against her tongue the miserable creature, whose sole of. lending perhaps was that she raised her voice ill defense of her social rights against brutal and besotted husband or had spoken honest truth ot some one high in office in her town was paraded through the streets. led by chain by the hand of bellman, the beadle or the constable or chained to the pillory, the whipping post or market cross, to be subjected to every conceivable insult and degradation, without even the power left her of asking for mercy or of promising amendment for the future, and when the punishment was over she was turned out from the town hall or the place where the brutal punishment had been inflicted, maimed, disfgured, bleeding, faint and degraded, to be the subject of comment and jeering among her eighbors.-London Family Her. aid,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-29
CAT AR E R
Prieked His Own BubbIe.

This story, found in Rev. Dr. Henry ii. Jessup's book, Fifty three Years in syria seems to indicate that religious vagaries are as short lived in the east as elsewhere, A friend of Dr. Jessup. visiting Jerusalem, met queer look Ing solitary stranger pacing the streets Of the city, accosted him, and after the usual greetings remarked:
 You are an American. infer"
 "Yes, l am," replied the queer look ins man.
 And what are you doing here, if I may ask"
 "Ah, yes, I'm glad you asked. You see. Eve come to preach the new doe Urine, that there is to be no more death. If men will only accept it, we'll abolish death, and there'll be no more dying, nor graves, nor coffins, nor funerals. We shall just live right on."
 But" said Dr. Jessup's friend, "sup- posing you should sicken and die, what then?"
 "Oh," said the man. that would bust the whole thing"'
 And 1t did. The poor delirious apos- tie died few months later. and with him bis 'new doctrine''
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-29
Turn About.

A young English student late onc cold and wintry night found the door of his college locked against him. Tile young man outside argued with the doorkeepor inside, cajoled and entreat ed, but to DO avail. Eventually he slipped half a sovereign under the door and was admitted. It was q financial deal wisely thought out on strict busi ness lines Once inside, he informed the janitor (falsely) that, unfortunate ly, after taking the half sovereign out of his purse he had dropped the purse Itself on the doorstep. The attendant went out to secure it, but once on the chilly, wet doorstep the door was slam med. Then the deal was repeated. for the shivering mercenary was not al lowed into his warm abode until he had slipped the half sovereign bact again.