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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
FLAG THAT HAS SEEN SERVICE
Tattered Silk Emblem, Whose True
Name and Authentic History
Is Unknown.

Philadelphia.-Of this tattered lit
tie silk flag which, beyond a doubt,
saw severe service in the late Civil
war, the owner, Capt. w. NICK. Heath
of this city, has not been able SO far to
obtain a history that is entirely salts
factory. It's former owner, George W.
Eckert, late an ensign, .. s. N, stated
that it was "pennant" In use on a
barge belonging to the New IrOnSideS,
but as Mr.. Eckert's address has for
ten years been mislaid, promised
careful history of this flag has not yet
come to its owner. 1t is swallow
tailed, &c inches high by SO inches
long, and its appearance at once sug-
gests the "pennon" of the ''guidons"
used by cavalry and artillery organ
ization. Or possibly it may have
served in some special capacity at
the headquarters of some general
commanding a division or corps.
If this tattered silk emblem ever
had on 1t any designating marks or
other emblems. the shocks of warfare
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
WOMAN TURNS HOSE ON JUDGE
Appeal to Keep Street Dry on County
Court Day Is Met With
Shower Bath.

Frankfort, Ky.-Police Judge Hern-
don got a bath when he pleaded with
Mrs Jennie Cardwell to stop sprfn-
king the street in front of her resi-
dence- She was keeping the street
wet so it could not be used COM
fortably by farmers assembled in
town for the monthly County Court
day" Judge Hcrndon requested her
to stop sprinkling the street. She
turned the hose on Herndon and
made him go home by the back
streets for dry clothes.
Mrs. Cardwell is a prominent wom-
an of the Kentucky capital and like
a good many others, her old family
home is near the public square. The
County Court day is picturesque
sight to strangers. but residents get
little tired of having a string of
horses. mules and cows tied to the
front fence all day while traders
haggle over terms.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21

A college girl described this affair
to me, and I saw its possibilities even
for those not in the hey-dey of youth,
for who of US hasn't some hobby
which we ride, either fast or slow, and
in some instances .it" rides u.s. The
guests were eight girls, all students
at the same university. and all next
to each others whtms and fancies
The centerpiece was a small hobby
horse ridden by a dolly dressed In
cap and gown At each place were
small hobby horses with the name
cards attached by ribbons In the class
colors- No names were written, but
all found their places by the clever
drawing in pen and ink on the cards.
For instance, the girl with musical
ambitions found herself Ten years
hence with a hand organ and a
monkey grinding out Home, Sweet
Home" The stout girl (she called
herself plump was represented rolling
down hill with the words, Il have lost
one-eighth of a pound" the maiden
who was to be q teacher Gin her own
mind), was depicted as a fashionable
society woman playing bridge; and the
golf-girl found herself with Cupid peer
ing out of her bag and the words. "A
clever stroke underneath. When all
were seated the hostess asked each
one to explain why her hobby was
commendable, and she told them to
look under their place plates, and
there they found quantity worded in
vitations asking them to meet her ten
years from date and see how the
hobby horses had been ridden. If I'M
possible to be present, letters were to
be sent to be read aloud. At the I'm
ish all Joined hands and sang Aud
Lang Syne'
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
Mark Twain's Home.

other fellow to paint the fence, and
on the other end of which lived
'Huckleberry Finn"
Mr.. Mahan is wealthy, widely trav-
eled and read. He has been a great
admirer of Twain and when asked
why he had presented it to Hannibal.
said: Mark Twain's life teaches that
poverty Is rather an incentive than a
bar; that any boy, however humble
his birth and surroundings, may by
honesty and industry, accomplish
great things. This is one of the rea-
sons why his modest boyhood home
should be preserved for future genera
lions of young Americans"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
An Exactina situation.

Doctor" said the nervous man, els
there any way of teaching a person
to talk in his sleep?"
81 never heard of any" replied the
physician How could such an ae-
comphshment be of benefit?"
Its either that or insomnia for me-
My wife is one of the best suffragette
speakers before the public. She al
ways rehearses her orations at home.
and I've got TO say hear hear!' or
that's the stunt at least once every
ten utes.'-Washington Star.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
A Pupil Did Her Whipping.

Miss Elizabeth Pagan, teacher In
district Y, near Emporia, deputized
one OF the larger boys in the school
10 whip wal Metcalf, IL years old,
and the residents of the district are
indignant over the matter. 1t is I'M
lawful for a teacher to delegate au-
thority to another in infiicting cor
poral punishment Metcalf is a
troublesome youngster, but is large
for his age and too heavy for Miss
Pagan to handle. The school board
Is standing behind the teacher.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
A FINE NiGHT-CAP
The Best Thing in the World to Go to
Bed and Sleep On.

''My wife and find that teaspoon
fuls of Grape-Nuts and cup of hot
milk, or some cream, with it, makes
the finest night-cap in the world" says
an Allegheny, Pa, man.
I'VE go to sleep as soon as we strike
the bed. and slumber like babies till
rising time in the morning.
''It is about years now since we be-
gan to use Grape-Nuts food, and we
always have it for breakfast and be-
fore retiring and sometimes for lunch
/ was so sick from what the doctors
called acute indigestion and brain flag
Sefore 1 began to use Grape-Nuts that
could neither eat, sleep nor work with
any comfort.
Il was afflicted at the same time
with the most intense pains, accompan-
led by a racking headache and back
ache, every time I tried to eat any
thing. Notwithstanding an unusual
pressure from my professional duties.
was compelled for time to give up
my work altogether.
Then 1 put myself on a diet OF
Grape-Nuts and cream alone, with an
occasional cup of Postum as a runner
up, and sometimes little dry toast. I
assure you that in less than week I
felt like new man; 1 had gained six
pounds in weight, could sleep we'll
and think we'll
1.-The good work went on, and was
soon ready to return to business, and
have been hard at it, and enjoying Il
ever since.
Command me at any time any one
enquiries as to the merits of Grape
Nuts You will find me always ready
to testify" Name given by Postum
Co., Battle Creek. Mich.
Read the little book. THE Road to
Wellville.'' in pkgs. There's reason
Ever read tire above letters A new
one appears frvrn time to time They
are renuir-. srue, and full cx lszznzz
interest.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
An Indian Party.

An Indian Party.
NOW that SO many children have
indian suits. try this for a party: Put
up one or two wigwams and send the
invitations on paper arrows through
which feather is thrust Have them
delivered by the little Indian who is
to be the host Girls may be dressed
as squaws.
There are Indian postcards. which
would make very good place cards or
souvenirs. For refreshments serve:
Corn Meal Mush With Milk
Fish OF Some Kind of Came
Corn Mullins
Indian Meal Pudding.
made in individual ramakins
Make a contest of stringing beads
and have a game of archery.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
Man Has Himself Arrested.

Enid, Okla. A. Glider of this city
walked into the office of County Attor-
ney Harmon and demanded warrant
for his own arrest He told the, coun-
ty attorney he had been guilty of sell
ing liquor and would sign an informa-
ton The information was drawn and
promptly signed by Glider When
taken before County Judge Scott. Gil
der pleaded guilty and received a fine
of $50 and thirty days imprisonment
In jail.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
HANNIBAL GETS TWAIN HOME
House Where the Famous Hunfssist
Spent His Boyhood Days IL to
Be Preserved.

Hannibal. Mo.@The boyhood home
OF Mark Twain on High street, built
by his father, John M. Clemens, In
1889, was purchased by George A.
Mahan and wife, and presented to the
city of Hannibal, in order that it may
be preserved. The home is a two
story, five-room frame building, In a
fairly good state of preservation. 1t
is only a few feet distant from the
alley where Tom Sawyer had the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
NURSES STORY OF
ULCER CURE
Case Of Six Months Standing Entirely
Healed.

After long suffering and the use Of
many ineffectual medicines, this casa-
from Augusta, Me-, comes to light a.
entirely healed. The authenticity of
the case is apparent when you appro-
ciate that the bearer of the tale il o
graduate nurse. The following is the
letter, as received:
.T must write and tell you the good
Resinol Ointment has done. 1 applies
It to an liberated leg of six months
standing. Almost everything had BEEN
tried to heal It ResinoI was applfe6
twice day for four weeks, and the
ulcers are entirely healed. It IL now
six months since the treatment and no
Indication of a return of the trouble
have used Resinol for eruptions On
children's faces, and for everything
that seemed to need an ointment, with
satisfactory results in every case"
Mrs. I. E. CAMERON, Augusta, Ne.
The first application OF Resinol WIN
relieve itching and irritation in skin
diseases, and stop pain in burns and
scalds. frequently chatting, sunburn
and poison ivy eruptions are cured
overnight
skin remedy, and after one trial You
will appreciate this to such an extent
that you win never be without It.
You can procure Resinol Ointment,
Resinol Soap and Resinol Medicated
Shaving Stick from any druggist
Sample sent free II you VIII mention
Department No. SO. Resinoi Chemical
Co., Baltimore, Md.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
Latest Kansas Events.
Topeka's Postal Savings Bank.

When the Topeka branch depository
of the postal savings system was closed
the fourth day As accounts had been
opened with a total deposit of $1,044,
and 80 savings cards and stamps had
been sold. making the total amount col
lected s1,047. The savings cards and
stamps went to individuals, making
a total of 50 persons in the first four
days the depository has been open,
who have taken advantage of the sys-
tenn to make deposits of money with
The United States.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
Seek Cause of Farmers Death.

Dissatisfied with the investigation
of the death of John Woodruff, the
young farmer who died of bullet
wounds near his home at Savonburg,
recently, relatives have employed F.
J. Oyler of lola to act for them in the
name of the state at an inquest.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
New Railroad for Kansas.

Engineers have gone to Dodge City
to begin the work of surveying the
new railroad which the Santa Fee has
announced it would build from Dodge
City to Colmar, N. M. The building
of this line will give three of the
five railroadless counties direct rail
connection with the outside world.
The line extends southwest from
Dodge City, through the southern edge
of the state. and passes into Colorado
about ten miles north of the Kansas
Oklahoma line
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
All of EN- Fans.

A man little acquainted with the
stage and it's people went to see the
"Friars' Frolic" and was surprised to
find that the Cohans were Irish. He
was talking to Tom Cavanaugh about
It.
why" said he, 81 understand that
when in town they are regular at
tendants at the church in your parish,
Tom"
Sure" said Tom They're fans"
Chicago Post
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
Roast Chicken Hid Whisky.

Following attempts to smuggle
whisky to prisoners in the county Jail
at Columbus, Sheriff Bramlett has for
hidden the taking of any more lunches
to the prisoners. Liquor was sent
into the Jail by hiding small bottles
of whisky in roast chicken, layer cake
and between thick slices of cheese.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
Farm for Kansas Leper.

Ellis county is going to take care
OF Mrs. Mike Quint, afflicted with
leprosy. The county will buy farm
for the CUNTS and put them on it,
This will make the family practically
seRsupporting and still every menn-
Der would be isolated from the
afflicted woman, who will have a
house to herself and the county will
fear no spread of the disease.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
Road Interest Revived.

Better roads for Atchison county,
which needs them, is the object of
two movements started at Atchison.
One concerns lectures by D. Ward
King, inventor of the King road drag
whose coming had been widely adj
vertised. The other important step
looking for better highways is the
reorganization of a motor club.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
A "Red Hotu Social

A "Red Hot" Social.
Try this the first real cold day and
you are wondering how to warm up a
church social which promises to be an
icy affair. Issue posters on scarlet
cardboard decorate with red cheese
cloth, red shades, and train good
lusty chorus to sing. "A Hot Time .
Dress the reception committee and
walters in red, have the admission
"5 red cents" Serve red hots'' (wien-
erwurst) uncased in hot rolls, pickles
and coffee with doughnuts for sweets.
MADAME MERRI
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
Retires From Banking Business.

Richard A. Park, vice president of
the Atchison Savings bank, has an
nounced his retirement from the
banking business and will engage in
the hardware business in some Mis-
souri, town. His father, the late R. A.
Park. was president of the bank he
leaves and his going takes from Atchi-
son the last of the Park family, for
years prominently identified with the
town
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
Dawson Buys Another Farm.

Attorney General John Dawson,
whose home is in Hill City, is conn
centrating his farm holdings to
Graham county as rapidly as possible
and few days ago traded a farm
he owned in Usage county, said to
be one of the best farms in that part
of the state, to John Hockersmith,
who owned a fine farm just across the
river from Hill City
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
Sold MaryvlIIe Business Block.

Rudolph Yaussi has sold the The
alter Grand business block in Marys-
vile to the Allison Richey Land COM
pany, of Kansas City, for $4,000.
This block consists of three large
business houses, the entire second
story of which is used for theater.
Mr.. Yaussi purchased the property
this spring from his brother
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
sheriffs case MUST wait

After the constitutionality of the
Brewster custer law was argued be-
fore him at Columbus and he had
taken the question under advise
ment, Judge Sapp declined to make
q ruling as the question is already
before the supreme court
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
vacclnate AGAINST Typhoid.

Fifty-two students of the University
of Kansas have been vaccinated
against typhoid fever. The treatment
is in charge of the university physi-
clans and the state board of health.
Forty-one of the number innoculated
were boys and eleven were girls.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
Can Choose own Doctors.

Hereafter, when a student in the
Kansas state agricultural college is
ill he may send for a physician of
his own choosing and receive treat
ment until he RECEIVERS, without ex-
pense to himself except the legally
required fee of so cents a term. The
new law became operative with the
opening of college.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
A New Word-Makino Game.

hostess entertaining in honor of
a visiting guest passed cards bearing
the last name of her friend The com
pany was told to make as many words
from the letters composing the name
as they could in twenty minutes. A
prize was awarded for the longest and
shortest lists. This proved a very
pleasant introduction and served as
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
Kansas Newspaper Quits.

The Leon Weekly Indicator of
Leon, about 16 miles south of Edo
RADIO, was closed by the owner, G.
w. King. The Indicator was partly
burned out recently and the loss by
this fire caused the suspension
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
Kansan Invents Gas Pump.

Charles E. White, formerly of Mis-
sion Center, has invented a new gas
pump for irrigation purposes. 1t is
two cycle engine which will pump
from SEQ to 10000 gallons per min
ute. The engine is said to be cheap
to operate and the cost of building
is not great.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
Railroad Builder Dead.

John w. Jones, II years old, one
of the pioneer railroad builders of the
West, died at his home in Wichita
Death was due to heart disease. Mr..
Jones was manager of the st. Louis
Terminal line at the time of the open
ing of the Eads bridge.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
Proaressives Organize.

The progressive movement is get
ting under full swing in both PARTIES
in Atchison county. A Wilson-for-
President club was organized by the
Democrats of the county, and a La
ollette-for-President club will be or
ganized by the progressive Republi-
cans, with Sheffield ingalls, at the
head.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
A commerciaI CLUB all Peabody.

The Peabody Commercial club has
just been organized with rs charter
members and the following officers:
III. w. Graves, president; S. P. Nc
Donald, vice-president; w. E. Pay
ton. secretary; H. A. Kobel, treas
urer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
White Crochet Button.

Small and large buttons made of
white cotton thread coarsely crocheted
are now in first. fashion. They are
placed on blouses, on one-piece frocks,
on top wraps, in every size. They are
used on b1ouses instead of pearl but
tons and on white linen skirts
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
Held for Abduction.

Frank Wagner, accused of abduct-
ing Goldie Jump, a 14-year-old Pitts
burg girl, was bound over for trial
in the district court by a justice of
the peace. Mrs. Lizzie Mansell, joint
ly accused with the man, was dis
charged, there being no evidence
against her.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
Wichita Reporter Dead.

Charles E. Bigelow of Wichita, one
OF the best known newspaper report
ers in Kansas. is dead He was con-
nected with the Eagle for many years.
Under Governor Morrill, Mr.. Bigelow
was deputy state labor commissioner.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
Ria Rain at FL Dorado.

good heavy rain to the amount
of Is inches which fell at Eldorado,
came down so hard that it all run
off as fast as it fell. A small cloud
burst near the head of the Walnut
river sent it up about six feet in a
few hours.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
Anti-Horse Thief Picnic.

The big Anti-Horse Thief associa-
ton picnic of eastern Kansas will be
staged October IL at Osawatomie in
John Browns park which Theodore
Roosevelt dedicated last year. A
parade will be given.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
Burned in Trash Fire.

Stricken with apoplexy while
standing over a pile of burning trash,
Mrs. e. Underford of lola collapsed
in the center of the bed of fire and
was fatally burned. No one wit
messed the accident.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
EIre al cedarxaIe.

A fire destroyed several business
houses on Main street in Cedarvale.
The loss amounted to several thou
sand dollars. The blaze was discov-
cred in the rear of the Central Hard
ware company's store
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
Observes an Anniversary.

Mrs. Mary Simpson of Salina cele-
brated the ffty-sixth anniversary of
her arrival in Kansas. Mrs. Simpson
came with settlers from Massachu-
sets and reached the present site Of
Lawrence. October 5, 1855.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
InfantiIe Paralysis.

A case of infantile paralysis was
reported at Burden. 1t has been
Quarantined, and strict watch is be-
ing kept for any new cases that may
develop This is the second case in
the county this year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
Tattered Silk Flag.

and the lapse of years have oblit-
Grated them, and, like the graves OF
ten thousand gallant soldiers of that
heartbreaking war, its true name and
history may remain forever unknown.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21

an 1ce-breaker, as the people were al
most all entire strangers This
scheme is a good one for church So
Gals, which are apt to be stiff If not
conducted along the same lines as
private party.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
Motorist Ran over a Farmer.

Oliver Westhoff, a farmer whose
home is near Lyons, Kan, was run
down on a business street in Wich-
ita by a big touring car and was
probably fatally injured.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21

At the Shubert during the week be-
ginning Sunday, October Is, William
Hodge and the original company in
1.-The Man From Home" will be the
attraction The play is by Booth
Harrington and Harry Leon Wilson
and has had successful runs in New
York. Chicago and Boston
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21
Kansas City Theaters.

In order to accOmOdate the public,
the management of the Grand has ar
ranged to retain Chauncy Olcott in
his greatest play, 'Macushla," for one
more week. beginning Sunday, Octo-
Der 15.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21

Mob cap OF ivory net over ninon.
with lace frill falling round the face
The band round the crown and the
rose in front are of exquisite shell
pink satin
A large black legal hat lined with
old gold and trimmed with beautiful
shaded gold-colo<ed feathers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-21

- LOOSELY fitting hat of coarse
white straw f1ecked with black.
~ turned up at the back with pink
velvet, and trimmed on one side
with a bunch of velvet apples and sat
in apple blossoms.
Morning hat of black legal trimmed
with white silk