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Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-12-30
CHICAGO MoURNs
For Death of Her Firemen Who Lost
Lives in Recent Fire.

Lives IN Recent FIRE.
Christmas was day of mourning for
official Chicago. The disaster at the
stockyards last week, when fire in
the Morris & Co. beef house swept
away the lives of Fire Chief Koran and
"A other men, covered the whole city
with a pail of sadness.
In the churches Christmas services
were joined with prayers of sorrow for
the dead and sympathy for their grief
stricken families. From the stats of
public buildings, department stores and
many residences flags hung at half
mast.
The funeral of James Koran, fire
marshal, took place Monday.
Edward Morris, head of the packing
company, whose building was destroyed
in the fire in which the men gave their
lives, has announced a gift of 900
to the citizens relief fund for the aid
of the firemen's widows and orphans.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-12-30
SIX KILLED IN WRECK.
Head on Collision at Nevada, Ohio,
Terrible.

-
In head-on collision at Nevada,
Ohio, recently between westbound pas
senger train and eastbound express
train on the Pennsylvania, six persons
were killed and a half dozen others
were injured. The dead:
Christian c., Craig, engineer east
bound train, Fort Wayne.
Clarence G. Miller, engineer on east
bound train, Fort Wayne.
Dewitt G. Beebe, baggageman, Fort
Wayne.
William A. Dowler, passenger, Chi
cage.
George H. Horton, baggageman, Fort
Wayne.
Friedstein, passenger, Chicago.
The wreck, it is reported, was caused
by the engineer Of the eastbound train
disregarding the block signals. 1t is
said they had run three blocks when
the crash came.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-12-30
Taft's Christmas Day.

Christmas in Washington was the
epitome of quietness. President and
Mrs. Taft and their family spent the
day at home, except for attendance at
church in the morning. The president
went alone to All Souls Unitarian
church, while Mrs. Taft, accompanied
by Miss Helen Taft and Charley Taft,
went to the fashionable st. John S
Episcopal church.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-12-30
COLORADO Grafters Arrested.

A sensation was sprung in the Col
orado state investigation of alleged
grating in the state penitentiary, when
warrants were issued charging the for
mer warden of the penitentiary and four
prominent citizens with the embezzle-
ment of $25, 1000 of the states funds.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-12-30
Great Athlete Arrested.

Policeman Matthew McGrath, mem
Der of the Irish Athletic club and
famed in athletic circles throughout the
world as weight-thrower, was com
mitted without bail to Jail in Brook
lyn Christmas day charged with feloni-
Gus assault upon George Walker, clerk
employed by the New York Telephone
company.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-12-30
Bic Fire at Buffalo.

Buffalo, N. Y, Dec. 2S.-Fire de.
stroyed the dry goods and shoe store
of J. M. Becker s. Co., Joseph White Is
clothing store and Joseph Wolfe's mil
linery shop in High street. The loss
is 100000.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-12-30
Rin rim Faeds Poor.

On the Bowery Sunday State SEN
ator s'Big Tim" Sullivan fed 5000
derelicts and unfortunates in the rooms
of the Timothy D. Sullivan association,
marking the 18th annual Timothy D.
Sullivan Christmas feast.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-12-30

4The leading question: said the
colonel, s'is the financial one"
fright, !" replied the major, land
I was Just about to ask you to add So
TO that $40 I borrowed from you yes
terday. ''-Uncle Remus' Magazine.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-12-30

Repentance as a habit would keep
one turning in circle.
There can be no bending in worship
without STOPPING in service.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-12-30
Two PERISH in FIRE
CHILDREN OF dan O'CONNOR
AT SEATTLE met HOR-
| RIBLE DEATH.
Had Been Up Late, Leaving Lamp Lit
After Retiring Explosion Soon Fol
lowed and Before Children Could Be
Reached Everything Had Been Con-
sumed by Flames.

Seattle, Dec. 26.-Preparations for
Christmas at the home of Daniel
O'Connor, mail carrier, ended in a
fire which cost the lives of his chill
dren, Bert, aged months, and Donald,
3 years old, seriously injured four
other persons and destroyed the O'Con-
nor residence at 317 Twenty seventh
avenue south, early Sunday.
The injured are Mr.. and Mrs. O'Con-
nor, Owen Peterson, Mrs. O'Connor IS
brother-in-law, and Patrolman Scott
White, all of whom were badly burned
while trying to rescue the children.
The elder people were up late pre-
pairing the children's Christmas tree
When they retired they left lamp
burning, which exploded, settingAfire
to the house.
Twin Babies Burn to Death.
Weston, w. Va, Dec. 26.-During
breakfast Christmas morning a lamp
exploded in the bedroom at the home
of Edo Beech, at Byron, and burned
to death twin babies, six months old.
After the fire was discovered it was
impossible to reach the children. The
home with all it's contents was burned.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-12-30
MONTANA.

The annual report which Adjutant
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23
Obituary

Martin Bordovsky was born
in Trofanoyic Morura in 1888.
He emigrated to the United
States to Texas with his wife in
1868. After six years he moved
to Everest, Brown county, Kan
sas, where he was employed in a
bakery. In 1904 he moved to
Trego county as a widower with
one son, and lived on farm near
Voda for about two years when
his son died. He then moved to
Wa Keeney where he has lived
until his death which occurred
Wednesday, April ID
Mr. Bordovsky was a quiet
old gentleman and was well liked
and respected by all who knew
him.
On Friday the funeral was
held and the interment made in
the Wa-Keeney cemetery.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23
Athletic and Forum Meet

The western Kansas High
schools will meet at Hays the
29th and 3Oth of this month to
compete with one another in
track and field events. Seven of
the leading High schools will be
represented in this meet, name
ly: Wilson, Russell, Hays, Wa
Keeney, Ellis, Hill City and
Plainville and it is very likely
that Colby will send a few men
to uphold their honor in
athletic events and in oratory.
The entries for the meet have
been divided into two classes, (A)
and OBJ, weight limit being used
as the basis of division. All en-
tries in class OBJ must weigh be-
tween 100 and 40 lbs. A divi-
sion has also been made in the
forensic events, eighth grade pu-
pills competing in defamation
and the High school pupils com
peting in oratory, both comDet-
ing in music.
The first day of the meet
will be class (B's) day; the after
noon of this day will be given
over to the athletic events and
the evening to the forensic. A
similar division has been made
for the second day which is class
(A's) day.
An admission of twenty five
cents will be charged for each
afternoon and evening of the
meet. Season tickets can be
purchased for IS cts.
The following is the list of
events that will be pulled off:
Athletic: 100 yd. dash, one mile
run, one half mile run, 44Oyd.
dash, 220 yd. 900 yd. hurdle,
pole vault, relay race (half mile),
shot put Q3 lbs), discus throw,
running high jump, running
broad jump, tug-o'-war, forensic,
GRAFTON, defamation. vocal mu-
sic, instrumental music.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23
You Will Find 1t Here
Fresh pork at Bakers

Fresh pork at Bakers.
Picked pork at Bakers.
Pure home made lard at
Bakers.
Wanted-Men and teams to
break sod. Herman Long.
J. A. Moye's restaurant is the
place to stop at when in town.
For Rent-Nw IA 29-11-24 and
ne IA 1892. Herman Long.
Do not forget to see E. d.
Wheeler if you want a farm loan.
Drs. Jones & Herrick will test
your eyes and guarantee glasses.
If you want the news, read
the World all the news-all the
time.
Wanted-Fat hogs. Highest
market price paid w. @.
RhoadeS.
Get your hammock today we
have them in endless variety and
price from $3.50 up. Larabee
Furniture Co.
Itching, bleeding, protruding
or blind piles yield to Doan's
Ointment Chronic cases soon
relieved, finally cured. Drug
gists all sell it.
Call at the Wa-Keeney State
Bank for steam ship tickets, to
and from all points in Europe.
we also sell you drafts payable
in any part of the world.
Now is the time to have US
write you Fire and Lightning
insurance policy, and not take
chances, for accidents are sure
to come. r. G. Wilson.
DR.. M. Jay Brown, speci-
alist, of Salina, will be at
the American House, Tues
day May 10th. Ellis, We'd
nesday, May 18th, prepared
to treat the medical and sur
gical diseases of the Eye,
Ear, Nose and Throat, and
to fit glasses.
Now that we have a prospect
for a better crop of wheat than
we had at this time in April 1908,
we want to insure your crop
against hail. and can offer you
three good old line reliable COM
panies, who pay cash for their
losses as soon after they occur
as they can be adjusted and do
not have to wait till fall for pay
ment. Rates lower than last
uoar Come in and coo nc r
| G.. Wilson & Son.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23
The New Store for
Dry Goods and Groceries |!

Having purchased the GLEASON &
MARSHALL stock, I have embarked
upon commercial career for myself.
My endeavor will be to treat all fairly
and honestly and guarantee satisfac-
ton to my customers
All the lines in the stock have been
run down to very small amount.
causes me to buy everything new.
Kindly asking you to keep the new
store in mind and when in town make
your headquarters with us.
Yours for business,
e. A. COURTNEY.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

Tickets for Reno's entertain
ment on Friday evening of this
week are on sale at the drug
store and will also sell at the
door for fifty cents for adults
and thirty-five cents for all pu-
pills OF the public schools, regard
less of age or avordupois. Buy
now.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

Western Kansas will have a
big harvest this fall and w. A.
Eppler has something to say to
you about International Harvest
er Machinery in this issue
Look up his ad and profit by
reading it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

Joyful springtime is the sub
ject of Marquand & Myerly's ad
which appears on inside pages
today. Don't fail to read it and
purchase your necessities at
this popular store. The ladies
in particular will be interested
in the short talk they make on
oil stoves.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

Fred A. Whitton, of Hoxie,
Miss Jessie Whitton and Miss
Grace Galloway of Wa-Keeney
were all guests of G.. c. Whitton
last week. They took in the
Plainville-Hill City contest and
were then accompanied to Hoxie
by Mr.. Whitton--Hill City Re
publican.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

F. l.. Dillner, of Russell, was
here this week looking over
Trego county land with a view of
purchasing. Before leaving for
home Tuesday night Mr.. Dillner
made US a short call and paid
for the World to be mailed to his
address.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

Found-One day last week, a
good pipe. Owner can have same
by proving property and paying
for this notice.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

Nick Dickendorf, who purchas-
ed the Joe Morath place last fall
and took possession March 1st,
had his name enrolled upon our
subscription list Tuesday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

J. W. Bingham. editor of the
Reporter, moved his family into
the Courtney property this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

F. d. Hastings and John
Spena attended the opening per
Torrance of the Ellis opera
house last Friday evening. The
trip was made in Johns auto.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

Don't fail to attend the base
ball game Saturday afternoon.
Game called promptly at $50.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23
WEATHER REPORT

Maximum and minimum tenn
perature according to the gov
eminent thermometer at Wa
Keeney for the week ending
Wednesday noon.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23
For Sale

$50 feet inch gas pipe, good
as new, at Z cents per foot.
80 bushels of Kaffir corn seed
at 81. per hundred.
80 bushels Milo Maise seed at
81. % per hundred.
STATE FORESTRY STATION.
4-23-2t Ogallah, Kan
SubSoribo fo,. +l,o uVo11
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

Clerk of Court Ridgway at
tended the shoH at Ellis last
Monday evening
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

The telephone exchange is
being moved into its new head
quarters.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

The big discount sale on furni-
ture, pianos, ETC., at the Larabee
Furniture Co.'S, store starts to-
day Don't fail to attend and
take apvantage of this money
saving inducement.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

H. M. Smith has purchased
the Mrs. Yates property in the
north part of town.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

Grant Bronson, the clothing
man, sports a new Surry, har-
ness, ETC. This is one of the
incest rigs in town.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

Now is the time to advertise
and the place is the World, the
paper that reaches the people of
western Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

Considerable real estate has
been transferred this week
through the air
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

Attorney. John A. Nelson has
purchased a new auto of Mr..
Philips of Ellis.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

For Sale-3OO bushels Early
Ohio Red River seed or eating
potatoes, northern grown; Csc per
bushel. J. r. Wilson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

Correct Abstracts-W. H.
Swiggett.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

The Ladies' Aid society of the
PRESBYTERIAN church will meet
with Mrs. Burnham, Thursday,
April %, at 3 p. m.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

Sam Ridgway, who is travel
ing for the j. l. Case Threshing
Machine Co., was in the city
Monday on business.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23
Our Tea Trade

Gets bigger and bigger.
Why do we grow?
Because the Teas that we
handle are quite bit better
for the money than most
stores handle.
Why are they better?
Because we devote more
than ordinary care TO choos-
ing them.
Because we insist upon each
lot we buy being the very
best obtainable.
Because all the way up and
down our Tea line we offer
superior qualities.
If these reasons look good to
you, PROFIT BY THEM.
STAR GROCERY
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23
Boost. don't knock.
Ten pages this week.

Will Rhoades shipped car of
hogs Thursday morning.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

When is the Commercial. clul
going to have another meeting
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

It will rain rain Sunday don t
go fishin'
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

How about the organization of
that band?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

Last, Saturday was another
busy day in our enterprising lit
tie city and WaKeeney is rapid
ly being recognized as the lead
ing commercial point in western
Kansas. Are you doing your
share of advertising in an effort
to draw the trade to town?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23
Picked pork at Bakers

Mound City Paints may cost trihc more
bit, Verbeck & Lucas"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

March weather, April showers
nit to date
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

For sale-Thoroughbred white
Plymouth Rock eggs. First pen
$1.5O per setting; second pen
$1.00 per setting. My chickens
took first prize American sweep
stake and first prize grand
sweepstakes at Quinter Poultry
show, 1910. w. T. Blackwell,
Quinter, Kans, r. 2.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

Picked pork at Bakers
Mound city PAINTS may cost a trific more
bit, yerbeck & Lucas
1t will rain rain Sunday-don' i
go fishin'.
When is the Commercial cluE
going to have another meetingi
The telephone exchange is
being moved into its new head
quarters.
Considerable real estate has
been transferred this week
through the air.
Don't fail to attend the base
ball game Saturday afternoon
Game called promptly at $50.
}. w. Bingham. editor of the
Reporter, moved his family into
the Courtney property this week
Correct Abstracts-W. II.
Swiggett.
Nick Dickendorf, who purchas-
ed the Joe MoFath place last fall
and took possession March 1st,
had his name enrolled upon our
subscription list Tuesday.
Western Kansas will have a
big harvest this fall and w. A.
Eppler has something to say to
you about international Harvest
er Machinery in this issue
Look up his ad and profit by
reading it.
f. l.. Dillner. of Russell, was
here this week looking over
Trego county land with a view of
purchasing. Before leaving for
home Tuesday night Mr.. Dillner
made US a short call and paid
for the World to be mailed to his
Last Saturday was another
busy day in our enterprising lit
tie city and Wa-Keeney is rapid
ly being recognized as the lead
ing commercial point in western
Kansas. Are you doing your
share of advertising in an effort
to draw the trade to town?
For sale Thoroughbred white
Rock eggs. First pen
S1.50 per setting; second pen
81. 90 per setting. My chickens
took first prize American sweep
stake and first prize grand
sweepstakes at Quinter Poultry
show, 1910. w. T. Blackwell,
Quinter, Kans., r. 2.
Don't be afraid. 1t is darker
inside than outside With Kan
S IS moonlight and city electric
light free as water you need not
get lost on your way home from
Reno'S entertainment Friday
evening of this week. Get your
tickets early. Doors open at 8
O'Clock, mystery begins at $50.
central time.
The new opera house at Ellis
was opened Monday night by
the Barrie Comedy company
numbering twelve people in st.
Elmo" Wa-Keeney should have
an opera house or public hall
could easily be erected by
the cooperation of the city and
the numerous fraternal organi-
cations. Why not make an eff
fort? You will be surprised at
the results.
Stanley Straw, of the Larabee
Furniture Co., returned home
from Kansas City Wednesday
morning where he purchased a
car load of furniture and house
furnishings to supply the in
creased trade which has been
created during their Big Dis
count sale now in progress. This
demonstrates to the public that
the Larabee store is popular
business enterprise, deserving
of the patronage it has secured
during the past two weeks and
should also prove to the progress
Sive business man to advertise.
This popular sale will continue
until Saturday night, April 80,
and you should not fail to take
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

Subscribe for the World.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

Don't be afraid. It is darker
inside than outside. With Kan
S as moonlight and city electric
light free as water you need not
get lost on your way home from
Reno'S entertainment Friday
evening of this week Get your
tickets early. Doors open at 8
O'Clock, mystery begins at $50.
central time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-04-23

A place to buy your cream
separator We have 3 different
makes to select from.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-07

count But he served me a scurvy
trick-I ought to forget it, l suppose
but, as I tell you. I'm an old man, and
father served me a nasty trick and
your presence here has reminded me OF
IL very disagreed bly,"
That man. Mr.. Merriam. was no
more my father than you are
"I can hardly be mistaken Your
father was a Confederate officer-ne
was Tennessee man.
He was all that, sir. He was an en-
gfneer on duty at Richmond through
out the war and was never scout or
spy in his life. II you had been as
careful as you pretend to be in looking
up his record you would have found
that OUT
But the nance It is your name"
The old man was greatly annoyed
and perplexed. and he rose now slowly
and stood facing the young officer
Frank Pollock, the spy, was re-
mote cousin Of my fathers. I don't be-
lieve father ever had any acquaintance
with him. I was named for another
connection of the family. who wasn't a
Pollock at all Your man Pollock got
into a lot Of scrapes after the war I'll
even grant you that he wasn't quite
reputable. If you wish to verify what
I say I'll refer you to a hundred men IN
Knoxville, Richmond, Memphis, Allan
ia, who knew my father and who knew
Of this other man, too Do you want
my references
TO De continuedl
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-07
SMUGGLE IN MANY DIAMONDS
importers Protective Union Declares
Foreigners, Not Tourists, Worst
Offenders

New York.-About S10,000,000 worth
of diamonds are struggled into the
United States annually, according to a
statement issued by the Importers
Protective union. which has just of
fered to pay rewards of $500 and up
for information leading to the arrest
of offenders.
AN inspection of the returns of
sales made by the large exporters in
Paris, Vienna Berlin and London
shows that the amount of smuggling
is enormous" declared the associa
tons statement "A good many of
the precious stones pass the customs
lines in the possession of members of
steamships crews, while at the small
er ports of entry, where there are not
such expert appraisers as in New
York, the government is cheated of a
considerable sum of money by under.
valuation
THE amount of smuggling by tour.
lists is, of course, harder to estimats
than even the professional smuggling.
But 1t has been said that more has got
through in the past without paying
duty than ever was declared.
But the really big smuggling-ca
fully organized and cleverly executed
is done by foreigners. Hollanders
from Amsterdam come over here and
travel about the country selling the
stones to small jewelers. They offer
them at or s per cent reduction on
the regular price. and no questions are
asked >"