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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-04
Picture Framing.
Expert picture framing at Panovitz
Returned To Taho,.

Miss LILLIAN Kluzack, who has been
clerking at the Arneson store for the
past ten days. left this noon for her
home at Tabor.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-04
Returned to- Mentor

Arthur Bundle left today for Men.
tor. Minn.. after spending a number
of days In the city visiting with his
parents and friends.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-04
Called tn CRYSTAL

Mrs. l. Bundle left this morning fol
Crystal where she had been called
by the death Of Joseph O'Toole.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-04
Schools Opened Again

The city schools opened again this
morning after a four days vacation.
Many Of the teachers availed them
selves OF the opportunity to spend the
vacation period in their homes.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-04
Back From irwin Valley

George Jorgenson OF this city. who
had been spending several days at
Twin Valley, MIMI, visiting with his
parents and friends, returned to the
city Sunday evening.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-04
Here From Nfinneanolis,

Mrs. H. Dieken and daughter. Bir-
die. Of Minneapolis. are spending a
few days in the city visiting with Mr..
and Mrs. Michael Traufler.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-04

on Tuesday evening. One Of the mat
tiers to be taken up is the appoint
ment Of a successor to ]. F. Craig.
whose term as a member Of the city
water and light commission expires
the latter part Of this month. None
the probable successor of Mr.. Craig.
A ~ccess to John A. Shelley as
superintendent Of the water works
will also have to be appointed.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-04
Children to Charities

The children Of Mrs. T. Close, who
died at the St. Michael's hospital last
Friday. have been taken in charge
by the Associated Charities. The re-
mains of the mother have not as yet
been inferred. but have been taken
in charge by the city.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-04
Council Will Meet

The regular meeting Of the Eas,
Grand Forks city council will be heid
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-04

Bazaar on Thursday
Final plans have been completed
and the annual Christmas bazaar of
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-04
Guest From Montana.

Mre. G. W. Millett has arrived from
her home in Libby. Mont. and will
be entertained for several days as the
guest OF her sister and her husband,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Fl. Burke Of North
Third street.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-04
Want Curio Articles Tuesday.

Mrs. A. L. Woods will be in charge
1T the curio booth at the Presbyterian
bazaar to be held in the basement Of
the Methodist church tomorrow and
she requests that those who have ar
ticles to contribute to that booth bring
them to the church basement between
$3.50 O'Clock in the morning and 2
o'clock in the afternoon.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-04
Home From Honeymoon.

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Morgan have
returned from their much enjoyed
honeymoon trip to Minneapolis and
in apartments in the Security block
where they will soon he at home to
their friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-04-21
Civil Service Examination.

An ex0mnafioR for clerk and
carrier will Be held. at the post
office in this city on May 9, 1911
Age limit, IS to As years. on
the date Of the examination.
Married women will not be
admitted to the examination.
This prohibition. however, does
paOt apply toe women who are di-
vorced or those who are separated
from their husbands and support
themselves, but they are eligible
1fGr' appointment only as clerk.
applicants must be physically
sound, and male applicants must
be not less than ) feet 4 inches
In height without boots or shoes,
and weigh not less than 125
pounds without OvefcOat or hat.
For application blanks and for
full information relative to the
examination, qualifications. du
ties, salsres, vacations, promo
lions, etc, address Immediately,
z: Ernest Eppstein
Secretary, Board of Civil Ser
vice Examiners, Great Bend, Kan.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-04-21

mlsSiOherS full control and man.
agement in the construction of
ssaid bridge and a contract was
signed between the Illinois Steel
Bridge Company and the Board
oil county commissioners for the
construction Of a bridge 635 feet
long and IL feet roadway near
Dundee, the same to be completed
and ready for traffic by August
10, l9l1. Liberty Township vOt-
ing $6,OOO.0O in Bond and the
Board of county commissioners
appropriating the balance out of
the general fund for the compile
ton Of the said bridge. The con-
tract plans and specifications are
now on file in the office of the
county clerk.
All other matter was laid over
until the next regular meeting,
which is the first Monday in May
1911.
FRANK WOOD, Chairman.
Attest: c. f. Y0UNKIN.
County Clerk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-04-21

W. F. Graham has been circu-
lating a petition, and has secured
the necessary number Of signerS,
for the establishment of a new
rural route to run southeast form
here, and to cover a distance of
% miles. We hope the route will
be established, and that Mr.. Ora
ham, who has had about as much
hard luck as most men can stand,
will be appointed to the post.
Wildgen & Lewis of HOising-
ton have purchased the Kukl
hardware establishment at Al
bert, and will likely close the
same out. Tom Murphy is tenn
pOrarily in charge of the stock.
Mrs. John Lewis was over from
HOisingtOn Monday.
Charles Markey came down
from Hays City the first of the
week. He reports that his mother
who had been quite i'll for some
time, was slowly improving. Also
that in the west half of Ellis
county the wheat crop promises
to be pretty fair, but that in the
east, annd especially the south
east, it will not be good.
Henry Knipp was an east side
visitor to our city this week.
Miss Alta Kearney and Andy
Merrick Of this city, slipped off
to Hutchinson Monday of this
week and were married.
Seymour, FOsburg, some years
ago a resident of this city, but
for the last ten years living near
Syracuse, Kansas, has disposed
OF his interests there and has
gone into business in Illinois. Mrs
FOSburg has been visiting here
for few days.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-04-21
Rsbekah Entertainment

One Of the joIliest lunches. of
women lodge workers in the city,
Is the one THAT goes to make up
the, Rebekah organization, They
have been having semi-monthIy
banquets. One of these affairs
was pulled off this week, and
was the peer in success Of any Of
lis predecessors. Miss Maude Lusa
was the head of the committee,
having the affair in charge, and
with the able assistance given,
by Mrs. Ernest Beeman. Mrs.
WILDER Kepple, Mrs. Jas. Brown,
Mrs. and Mr.. P. COoprider, Mrs.
and Mr.. Fed Livingston, Mrs.
Emma Robe and Mrs. and Mr.. H.
D. AshpOIe put up something that
was enjoyed by all. About sixty
guests were entertained. The
lodge room was tastefully decorst
ed. An egg hitting contest was
ndlged in, in which first prize
was awarded to Mrs. B. A. Gard.
ner, and the second prize to Mrs.
Joe Armstrong. A number e of
members of other Rebekah lodges
were present.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-04-21
Shooting

Charles Smith and Harry New
els seemed to have been wanting
to do something out of the Ordi-
nary Saturday evening, and in
Spme manner became involved in
such. a scrap at the johnson res
rtaurant that Al called for the
police, Night Marshal Pile APP
,psared,: but did not seem able to
/. do what was required single
handed, so calied for the chief,
Wemmergren, who summoned a
flew others to assist. Smith was
oeOraled down home. but before
submitting 10 arrest. did a little
shooting with a shot gun, pep
Permg Paul Dodge and the mar
shal some, but not seriously. He
Glaally yielded TO the majesty of
the law, and is now in Jail, await
ing trial at the district court free
dom being denied until he puts
up two bonds of $4,000 each. Ne
wells, who did not shoot, was fin
ed $40 and costs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-04-21
Held--Tomnitz.

The wedding of Chas. Tomnitz
of EllinwoOd and Miss Elsie Held
Of::this city occurred at the fam
ally home northeast of town on
Tuesday Of this week.
The happy couple left on No.
8. the same evening for a trip
east, after which they will be at
home. at EllinwOOd where the
groom is in business.
Both of the contracting parties
sare. well known and very popular
with host of friends with whom
the Democrat joins in wishing
them a pleasant voyage over lifes
matrimonial sea.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-04-21
Adjourned Session of County
Commissioners
State of Kansas,

State of Kansas,
County of Barton,
Office of the County Clerk. Ct
Bend, Kansas, April Is, 1911
The Board of county commits.
siOnerSS met in an adjourned SEES
sion April Is, 1911, in the office
of the county clerk as per ad.
jOurnment April 6, 1911. Pres.
ent: Frank Wood, chairman; Mat
Dick and P. E. Murphy, commits
SlOners, NJ. Daley, sheriff, R. C.
Russell, county attorney and c.,
F. YOunkin, county clerk.
Object of the meeting is to con,
slider the letting of the contract
for the construction of a bridge
ACROSS the Arkansas River near
Dundee, Kansas, and considering
road petitions.
In the matter of the 0s Wood
Road Petition for the opening of
a road between the southeast
Quarter and the southwest Quar-
ter OF section nine Township nine
teen, range thirteen, Great Bend,
Kansas. By common consent
the road was granted as prayed
for in the Petition at a width of
Forty Feet. All parties waving
damages except that Os Wood
was to move all fences along the
roadway and when the same
was completed, he was to re-
celve from the county Fifty dol
lars for moving and placing all
fences.
In the matter Of the cOnstruc-
ton Of a bridge across the Arkan.
Sas River near Dundee, the fol-
lowing bridge companies submit
ted sealed proposals as per adver-
tlSements for the construction of
the above named bridge.
Empire Bridge Company, Falls
City, Nebraska.
The Missouri Valley Bridge Co..
LeavenwOrth, Kansas.
Pueblo Bridge Co., Pueblo, Col.
Canton Bridge Co., Kansas
City, Mo.
Kansas City Bridge Co., Kan
ssas City, Mo.
Wichita Construction Co., Wi
chita, Kansas.
Monarch Bridge Co., Falls City,
Nebraska.
Illinois Steel Bridge Co., Kan
sas City, Mo.
After duly considering all plans
and bids submitted, the contract
was awarded to the Illinois Steel
Company for the construc.
ton of a steel bridge at a total
cost of $4,000, the same being
the lowest bid submitted for the
of a steel bridge.
The Township Board Of Liberty
Township gave the Board of com
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-04-21

Frank KOber and SON were
down from Walnut township
Thursday making this office a
pleasant call, and renewing the
.DemOcfat subscription.
Aomarriage license was issued
7thiSGweek to AlOiS F. PrOSser and
Regnia Herman, both of Chey-
-enne township.
The Misses Bertha Harris, Mary
ONer and Merle Kipp attended
the district meeting of the Chris
ten church at Lacrosse this week
The eastern Star had a good
nesting Monday evening, initial
ed several members, and wound
up with a banquet.
Fred Nuttleman transacted bus
mess in Hutchinson this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-04-21
a Fabert-Hoo

at the Congregational parsOn-
age Sunday afternoon at $3.50 p.
M, Mr. Charles W. 'Fabert and
Miss. Vida Hood were united in
marriage by Rev. W. E. Brehm.
Both the bride and groom are
among the most highly esteemed
young people of South Bend and
their large number of friends
wish for them long and happy
life:.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-04-21

First published in the Barton
County Democrat Mar. 81, 1911.
Notice of Final Settlement.
State of Kansas, Barton County,
SIS.
In the Probate Court in and for
said County.
In the Matter of the estate of
Anna Kvalik, deceased.
Creditors and all other persons
interested in the aforesaid estate
are hereby notified that l shall
apply to the Probate Court, in
and for said County, sitting at
the Court House, in Great Bend,
County of Barton, State of Kan
saS, on the 1st day of May A. D.
1911, for a full and final settle
mentl of said estate.
WenslOw Cipra, Administrator.
of the estate of Anna Kvalik. de-
ceased.
March %, A. D. 1911. At.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-04-21

First published in the Barton
County Democrat April IA, 1911.
Notice Of Appointment.
State of Kansas, Barton County
IS.
In the matter of the estate of
Elizabeth Bicknell, late of Bar
ton County, Kansas.
Notice Of Appointment.
Notice is hereby given, that on
the 9th day of April, A. D. 1911.
the undersigned was, by the Pro-
bate Court of Barton County.
Kansas, duly appointed and cali
fled as Administrator of the es-
tate of Elizabeth Bicknell, de-
ceased, late Of Barton County.
all parties interested n.said es-
tate will take notice and govern
themselves accordingly.
j. H. HARTMAN, Administrators.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-04-21

Now is the time to paint with
Sherwi1- Williams, the best paint
IN the World. Sold only at Bon
durant's Hardware. No higher
IN price. Weighs 20 lbs per gallon
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-04-21

"Wearever" Aluminium Kitch-'
en- Utensils are used by up-tO-
date housewives. Cost little, last
a lifetime, have no enamel to
chip off and give you appendicis
It's. Sold only at BOndurant's. o
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-04-21

W, B. Welch has returned from
a lengthy stay at Syracuse.
Lee Dodge came in from Cali.
fOrnia Tuesday morning, having
preceded the other members Of
the family on the hOmeward jour
ney. Don and family will arrive
here about the first of the week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-04-21

Trade at Bondrant's Quality
Hardware, the Store of Reason.
able Prices.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-04-21

"New Royal sewing mach.
ines, $15 to $50 at Bondurant's
Hardware.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-04-21

F. D. Wilson visited friends
In Wichita this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-04-21

First published in the Barton
County Democrat April IA, 1911.
Notice Of Appointment.
State of Kansas, Barton County,
IS.
In the matter of the estate of
Herman Schultz, late of Bar
ton County, Kansas.
Notice of Appointment.
Notice is hereby given, that on
the 9th day of April, A. D. 1911.
the undersigned was, by the Pro
bate Court of Barton County.
Kansas, duly appointed and quail
flied as Administrator of the es-
tate of Herman Schultz. deceas-
ed, late Of Barton County. All
parties interested in said estate
will take notice and govern them
selves accordingly.
VIM. SCHULTZ, Administrator.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-16
.CONsULTS WITH
CITY ATTORNEY
LAWYER FOR LEAGUE ACTIVE IN
BETTER WESTHAMPTON
SCHEDULE.

NJ. II. Omohundro. attorney for the
Clay Ward Annex League. held a con-
sultation yesterday morning at $3.50
O clock with City Attorney II. X. Pol
lard and Assistant city Attorney
George Wayne Anderson to consider
with them the feasibility OF having
the city bring an action to compel the
Virginia Railway Power Company to
restore its old schedule on the West
hampton line.
Many members of the Clay Ward
Annex League are patrons of the
'Westhampton line and like the MEM
bers of the Westhamton Citizens As
ISOLATION are dissatisfied with the new
sch edule.
City Attorney Pollard seemed in
clined to think that the city could
bring the action desired by the MEM
bers of the Clay Ward Annex League.
but he turned the matter over to As
sistant City Attorney Anderson for in
lvestigatiOn into the law on the subject
with view of giving Mr.. Omohundro
d final answer.
II the league does not succeed in
getting te matter into court through
the medium Of ane action brought by
the city. it will renew Its application
before Judge Scott. IN Henrico county
Circuit Court. the latter's denial OF
an INDUCTION on Tuesday not being
final.
Next Monday Judge Scott and the
counsel inthe case OF the West =
agree on date for the argument on
the petition of the association for a
better schedule on the westhampton
line
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-16
.lEAGUERs FAVOR
WOODROW WILSON

\(outinueo FORM FIRST pAGe-)
Ing once exercised the rights OF initia-
tive and referendum has ever aban-
doned them.
The initiative and referendum
have sometimes been accused OF max
ing party government impossible. This
criticism. which would far more Justly
apply to proportionate representation,
is not borne out by Swiss experience.
All that can be said IL that popular
votes have somewhat strengthened the
influence and self-confidence Of mi
nority parties.
Claims Against It
st has also been claimed that they
tend to weaken the elected legislators
sense OF public responsibility by trans
ferring the right Of final decision on
important measures to the people at
large. Where the referendum 10 COM
pulsory this may be true. Where II
Is optional. however. feel inclined
to attribute the lowering of standards.
which unfortunately seems to have
taken place in Switzerland In the
course OF the last generation. to other
causes and especially to the anony-
nous. impersonal COMMITTEES form OF
procedure which prevailed in all Swiss
legislatures.
Following their afternoon session.
the leaguers were entertained by Gov
ernor Mann and Mrs. Mann at the
executive mansion. Later they at
tended a dinner at the Jefferson. They
will bring their sessions to a close
to-day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-16
THROhG WATCHES
TRACK WELDING
PROCESS Is ATTRACTING LARGE
CROWDS OF THE CURIOUS
DAILY.

To see a big crowd Of men gathered
In the street car track anxiousiy peep
ing and peering at some object on
the rails IL no sign In Richmond at
this time that man has been run
over. And when one goes to investt-
gate one needn't shrink back In horror
at the thought Of beholding CORY
and grewsome spectacle. 1t ID only an
instance OF the electrical welding Of
the rails onthe tracks ofthe Virginia
Railway and Power, Company.
While to work has been going on
here for weeks. the process never loses
interest for the throng. 1t Is being
done by the Lorain Steel Company.
OF Johnstown, Pa, who require four
cars to carry the machinery. all or
which IL used every time one OF the
electric Yields ID made.
The welding In done by the applfca-
ton OF a tremendous electric current.
Soon after the current 10 applied and
the big clamps close up on the joint.
the smoke begins to curl upward; in
moment a little toEue Of flame
time q section OF the rail. two
inches in length. Is read hot. At this
junture powerful hydraulic pressure is
applied from a compressor. which
occupys one ofthe cars and in a mo-
ment what was formerly two rails and
very thin secion OF rail hrust in
to fill the gap between the ends OF
the rails has become to intenest and
purposes continuous rail.
The IIorain Steel Company ia oper-
ating In several cities Of tn United
States crews similar to the one now
employed here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-16
BUSINESS men
ON GOVERNMENT
MEETING TO BE HELD NEXT
WEEK TO DISCUSS MATTER
AT LENGTH.

At a meeting Of the board of di-
rectors OF the Business Mems Club
held Tuesday evening action was
taken looking to the holding OF
general meeting Of the members OF
the club at an early date for the
purpose Of discussing the councils
special joint committees report on
new form of city government.
The board will recommend that the
club adopt the, resolution recently
passed by the Gambler of Commerce
endorsing the proposed change.
The directors feel chat this mat
ter Is one Of prime Importance. and
desire to procure fun and free ex-
preston OF the opinion of the mem
bers OF the entire organization with
reference thereto.
In the absence of President Neal
d. Stills, the meeting OF the board was
presided over by First Vice-President
Captain John Landstreet. Other OF
ficers OF the club are: Tom p. Bryan,
second vice-president. and c. +. Wake
err. secretary and treasurer.
Arrangements are being made with
a view to holding the meeting OF the
club next week and due notice viii
be given OF tie time and program for
the meeting.
number Of officials and other
prominent gentlemen will address the
gathering. which promises to be one
of the most interesting yet held In
connection with the proposed city
governmental changes.
1t lis realized that the influence or
the Business Mems Club in the mat
ter will have great weight in the
settlement of the question and the
action of the members of the body
will be awaited with Snuesf interest
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-16
SCHOOL FAIR AND
CORN CLUB EXHIBIT

especial to The Richmond virginian. }
HARRlSONBURG. VA, Nov. is
The annual school fair and Boys' Corn
Club exhibit was hold here Yesterday
In the Masonic Hall.
James Hedrick. Jr.. OF Elkton. won
hrst prize for yield. raising lis
bushels and ~ pounds of corn on
$22.75
Nathaniel Kecxell. son of Senator
George b. Keexell. won second. with
~ bushels and A6, pounds ON cns
acre; proceeds. $685.. expenses,
S37.46.
state Superintendent Eggleston ad.
dressed the boys on the educational
value of corn clubs
W. {. Shackleford. OF Albemarle
county. gave a practical lecture or
corn culture.
The exhibits by the school girls OF
the county was feature
The corn club has fifty-nine mem
berA nifty of whom Will secure Cover.
nor's certificates
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-16
TEACHERS MAKE
PLEA FOR RAISE
HIGH COST OF LIVING Is ASSIGN.
ED AS ONE REASON FOR
PETITION.

Teachers in the elementary grades
of the Richmond public schools were
accorded a hearing last night before
the sub-com mittee on ordinance, char
ter and reform in connection with
their petition for increase In pay.
Acting as spokesman for the others,
some half dozen or more of the
teachers made an urgent plea for
the increase. their petition being to
the effect that their maximum pay
be fixed -at-$900 and the minimum
at $500.
The committee having the matter
in hand sat with the school board,
This body later heard petitions from
the principals OF the public schools
who wish their pay to be increased
to a maximum OF 81 800 from $1,000
On behalf of the colored teachers,
Professor Daniel Webster Davis OF
the Baker school. spoke eioquently
asserting among other things that In
crease in cost Of living. il nothing
else, should warrant the granting OF
more pay to the teachers.
Members of the Council committee
having the elementary grade teacher:
in hand are Messrs. Pollock, HirsN1,
berg and Butler.