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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-07


leS<1sk1NA thousand guests and rela-
tives. there is one Astor who would
neither attend the wedding nor even
read an account of 1t in the newspa-
spers. Yea, and this Astor Is by rank
sof seniority the head of the multi
millionaire family-Henry Astor. aged
eighty, of West Copake, N. Y.
Henry Aston is the only kin of Colo
mel Astor of his fathers generation
He is the one surviving son of William
d. Aston and a brother OF the late
John Jacob and William Aston, which
makes him Colonel Astor's Uncle
Henry.
How many who are not Intimately
acquainted with the Astor family or
who do not dwell in Columbia county
among the rolling hills of the Nagh-
funk range ever heard of Uncle Henry
Astor or recall that he was exiled by
his family, disinherited by his father
and tnsulted in his brother Williams
will. and all because he married a
Warmers pretty daughter?
But Uncle Henry Astor did not suf-
Yer any great material damage when
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-07
Hutchinson Gazette sold?

D. w. Hills, ex-mayor of Salina and
merchant, and William NJ. Garrison,
a real estate dealer of Salina, have
purchased the Hutchinson, Kan,
Daily Gazette, trading Missouri land
for it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-07
Gave Mccock Field to K. U.

Col John McCook, who died at Sea-
bright, N. J., was the man who gave
McCook Athletic Field, famous for
years in connection with university
athletics, to the University of Kansas
at Lawrence.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-07
Intercitx Air Meet.

The inter-city balloon races from
Topeka will be held October II. This
date has been approved by all entries
concerned In this race six balloons
will enter in an attempt to win the
long distance cup for 1911 and the
inter-city prizes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-07
Or. Minck Ahead in Wichita.

Dr. W. W. Minick, popular candi-
date for mayor on the recall platform
against Mayor ]. H. Graham of Wich-
tia, ran ahead of AL s. Blase, Social
list. in the primaries more than two
to one
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-07
Killed by Moving Machine.

R. E. Sawyer, pioneer Rocks
county farmer. so years old. was
killed on his farm near Plainville
when a moving machine dragged by
a runaway team ran over him. He
leaves a widow and four children.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-07
One Dollar in Postal Bank.

Paola postof1ice clerks were not
overworked on account of the open
ing of a postal savings bank. The
first day passed without deposit and
no one seemed to know of the new
bank until Frank Merrill, ex-repre-
sentative made the first deposit of 81.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-07
carnett Has Sewer system.

A sewer system for the entire city
of Garrett has just been completed.
The disposals are by two large mod
ern septic tanks The cost averaged
about $50 to each city lot.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-07
street Car Hits Motor.

William Austin of Perry was prob
ably fatally injured when street
car coHided with a motor car in
North Topeka.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-07
Some men never reach the top BE-
cause the elevator isn't running

Ten the dealer you want a Lewis Single
Binder straight DC cigar.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-07

Important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
Bears the ~
signature of NIzzsZx
In Use For Over so Years
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castori2
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-07

It's one kind of tough luck to strfka
oil when boring for water
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-07
FOOD AoAIn

A Mighty Important Subject to Every.
One
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-07
Uncle Henry, of West
Copake, New York,
Alone Entitled to
That Distinction
Romance of John Jacob AStor'S
Eighty-Year-0Id Uncle, Who
Was Disinherited by His Faith
er and Exiled by His Family
Because He Married Farmers
Pretty Daughter.

AID Col. John Jacob Aston
led Madeleine Talmadge
Force up the aisle of
some church to be we'd
ded in the presence of a
Thousand guests and rela-
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-01-28
Saw His Portrait.

There's a young man in one of the
big furniture exhibition buildings in
Chicago who since a recent experience
never permits his temper to become
rufled while at the telephone.
\ few days ago he could not get the
number he called for as quickly as he
desired
See here. central" he shouted, '1'll
report you
You don't know who am" was the
calm reply.
We'll. I'll find out. and that blamed
quick too"
Il know you. though came in
soft. sweet tone over the wire. You're
in the big office furniture building.
I've seen your picture"
"You have?" exclaimed the young
man delightedly. and he mentally
kicked himself for having been so rude
to so sweet II girl. Where did you
see it? Was it in the Furniture Jour
nal?"
NO" came the laughing reply. ION
lobster can National Food Magazine.
Mrs McNeely and her daughter, Edna,
leave for Reno Monday for short visit
with friends.
Mrs. Dobbins entertained party of
lady friends last night and they mad an
ENJOYABLE time.
Mrs DR.. Smith has been on the sick
list for the past week suffering from an
attack of la grippe.
Miss NJ. A. Goodrich, of the Viavi
Co, is here from Reno stopping with
Mrs Brooks for week
George West, while serving on the
Federal Grand Jury, received telegram
from his wife's folks stating that Mrs.
West was very i'll. He left Yesterday
for Denver.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-01-28
Practiced Too Often.

A young doctor who had lately
started practice in country town hit
upon capital plan for advertising
himself He went to church regularly.
but in the middle of the service some
one came in and called him out.
This happened three times. but on
even with him. He stopped the serv-
ice and said II see that some one is
in great danger. since DR.. Bolus has
been called to see him. Before DIR.
Bolus leaves the building let us unite
in prayer on behalf of this unfortunate
patient"
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-01-28
NEWS AT THE SMELTER SITE.

There are in the neighborhood of 12O
men and 40 horses steadily employed at
the smelter site and the work is moving
forward steadily. The machine shops,
two dwelling houses and the big board
ing house are under construction, the
latter now receiving the finishing
touches.
The foundations for the ore bins are
now in, and these will soon assume
shape.
Miners are now engaged in sinking a
shaft well for water The size will be
4xS i'll the clear and it will be sunk in
the bedrock to depth of SO feet. From
this point drifts will be run to open up
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-01-28
Real Estate For Sale.

400 hundred acres of fine farming
land-2OO acres under cultivation; SOC
tons of hay; 80 cows; will produce net
income of s., 600 per year; water right
one of the oldest and best on the river;
price reasonable.
100 acres of fine farming land-good
water right; partly under cultivation. A
bargain. Inquire
T.. II. WHITAcRE & Co.
Yerirgton, Nevada.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-01-28
NOTES FROM WABUSKA

J. G. Young has recently built over a
mile of telephone line to connect with
the main line. Nearly all the ranchers
have phones in their houses now and
of course rubber necking is practsed to a
great extent.
RUBBER NEcKING RHYME.
Mary had a little phone and what could
you expect
She wants to know what's going on so
she rubber necked
When she hears the phone bells ring
although its not her call
She takes down her receiver and listens
10 them all
She is not the only rubber-neck that is
on the route
There are others just as bad, that should
cut the rubber out.
This neighborhood is rather sickly
at present. About half the school
children are unable to attend school and
those that do attend make the school
room appear like coughing contest
with the teacher as an umpire.
John Farrell, Jr, had the doctor and
Judge Young has been confined to his
room for a week
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-01-28

In the senate promptly the gavel Of Lieutenant
Ross fell and nominations United were
called for To Senator Al Holmes of Washoe, six ago
the assembly had nomination fell the
honor of making ,he nominating speech
In the assembly speaker Frohich order and
few well chosen words stated of the
assembly gathered together Republicans
Gratis but citizens OF Nevada entrusted with charge carrying
the obligation that rested upon them United
Senator.
Nixon placed in nomination Assembnan Ayers
Wahoe who touched eoquenty
high Office of ned States SEN
from Nevada The nomination by Campbell and
by Nye and Denton, of Lincoln Mr. Denton
spoke feengy worth Nixon included i'm his
address appreciation of Key Pman address was
loudly applauded.
assembly with visitors and ex
of qualification the
themselves were hear on a
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-01-28
Go From Home to Hear the News

The following is from the Carson APP
peal of last Tuesday, and the informa-
ton contained in the opening sentence
is a matter of news to the present pub
Usher of THE YERINGToN TIMES.
1T is rumored that Fred w. Fair
banks, Of Yerington, will soon again
resume the ownership of the LYON
COUNTY TIMES. Mr.. Fairbanks is one
of the best printers and newspapermen
in the state and was proprietor of the
TIMES for many years The Times has
had varied career for the past few Years
with several different parties at the
helm -
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-01-28

the water channel already proved up by
drill holes, and a large underground
reservoir will be thus secured
Duncan MacVichie, general manager of
the Nevada Douglas mine, and F. J.
Sullivan, auditor of the Nevada Copper
Belt Railroad were i'll Yerington this
week
L. G.. Pugh, formerly of Pueblo, Col
orado, is recent arrival in Mason He
is conductor on the Nevada Copper
Belt Railroad
Jack Welsh, superintendent of the
Mason Valley Mines Co, was at the
smelter site near Wabuska last Tuesday.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-01-28
Phillips Tells Who Captured Him

+. G, Phillips, who was indicted for
forgery and Jail breaking by the county
Grand Jury at DAYTON last Tuesday,
has written letter to the Editor of the
Nevada State Journal. Phillips is the
man who forged several checks in Ma
son, making his escape to Nina, where
he was captured and later broke Jail.
He was recaptured and placed in the
county Jail at Dayton, from which bas-
tile he again secured his liberty by Jail
breaking. After several days OF free
dom he was again caught near Reno,
In his letter to the Journal, Phillips
wishes it understood that the Nevada
State Police were not responsible for
his second capture aud he desires il
understood that all credit is due Depu-
ty Therih Shompson, of Lyon County,
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-01-28

TO-
Mason and Francis and Arthur and Terry
Marie and George and Edna and Mary
L.infred and Fritz and Some You know
Complete our number from Arthur 10
Joe.
II.
This is the end of a bum poet spell -
But hold on minute Who's holding
the wheel?
Miss Ola Hills and Prof. b. &. b.
Who came from the land of the poppy
and flea
II.
The last verse of poem is the hardest
to write.
That's why | labor far into the night.
As the first ray of morning through my
window does creep,
cast aside poetry and go to my sleep.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-01-28

The State Veterinarian was at the
ranch of Mr.. Charlebois, the farmer
who has been so unfortunate as to lose
about 10 head of fine horses, amounting
in value to about y, 900, to say nothing
about the mental anguish caused BY the
pain the dying animals suffered, and
found that the horse he had treated was
getting well and that no more had be
been affected.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-01-28
Funeral of Mrs. Ross.

On Saturday morning, January q,
after week 5 illness, Mrs. Mary X.
Ross succunfbed to severe attack of
pneumonia. Her death, though not un-
expected, removes from our midst one
who could i'll be spared.
The funeral was held from the NJ f.
Church on Monday, Jan. ., at l O'Clock.
The sermon was delivered by her old
time friend and pastor, Rev. Johns. He
paid a touching tribute to the esteem in
which Mrs Ross was held as wife, a
mother, neighbor and friend
He declared that like Whitfield, her
testimony as a Christian was given every
day of her life Never was a truer
friend, a kinder nurse, a tenderer
mother, a more faithful wife
\ noble tribute was also paid by Rev.
to overflowing with sorrowing friends
and neighbors.
The parents of Mrs Ross came from
Scotland and settled near Embro, Can
ada, where the peceased was born in
1872 She was one of family of six, of
whom bat one brother survives. The
family became well known and well-to-
do. At the age of nineteen she became
engaged to VIM c. Ross, her old
schoolmate But when ne decided to
seek his fortune in the The States i'll
1862, Mary Kennedy Welded to the inn
portunities of her mother and remained
at home. Eleven years later, the
mother having died, she came to Ne
vada and met her faithful lover at Car
son, where they were married.
Mr.. Ross at that time was miller at
Wilson's flour mill on the West Walker
After buying a ranch on the East Wal
ker, Mr. and Mrs. Ross lived in Pine
Grove for five years, whence they came
back to the Valley to begin farming
In 1894, the ranch was sold and the
family moved to Yerington, where they
bought the property at the corner of
Main and Bridge streets. Since that
Grandma Ross, as she was lovingly
called by us all, won a place i'll our
hearts by her ready attendance at sick
beds, her kindly sympathy and helpful
advice
She is survived by her husband, VIM.
c. Ross; daughter, Mrs. Cl as. Perry; a
son, Henry Ross, and grand children.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-01-28
SENATOR NIXON WAS
FORMALLY REELECTED

Fulfilling the letter the obligation that rested upon them for
getting lines joining together remarkable tribute the
Democrats and the Republicans alike today unanimously
Nixon the United special dis
patch the Reno Gazette probably before legislative
hall striking than that of today. There
the gnalzed by tapping
The dominant of all faith and
rivalry both parties their high appreciation
of the who had his well
the people had chosen represent them for six years
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-01-28
Phillips Indicted.

Judge Langan returned last evening
from DAYTON, where he has been hold
ing court for the last two days. The
grand jury yesterday returned indict-
ments against Il. G. Phillips, who es-
capped from Jail Thursday night. One
indictment is for forgery and the other
for iail breaking Virginia Enterprise.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-01-28
Blanchard's Maiden Effort.

A man from the townsite pleaded
guilty to a charge Of using bad langu-
age in Judge Blanchard's S court on Fri
day and was fined S..
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-01-28
Gard of Thanks.

We, the unersigned, wish to express
our heartfelt thanks to the kind friends
and neighbors who by works and acts OF
kindness sustained us i'll our recent be-
reavement w. {. Ross
II. A. Ross
MR.. and Mrs. c. {. PEARY
AND FAMILY
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-01-28

I.oSr-On the road between Yerington
and the old Jimmy Johnson place, a
purse with $40 in gold, some silver and
a Red Cross army Identification tag, No.
SS. If finder will return the tag, l will
divide the money with him.
If. DIR. G.. T.. L.EAVIrr
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-01-28

BoRN-To the wife of c. NJ. Alum.
who lives some five miles up the valley,
am eight pound son on January oath,
Mother and boy are doing well. You
are making a good beginning, Charley.
keep agoing.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-01-28
IN MEMORIUM.
pa. L = L.

Earth has received her mortal frame
But not the spark of heavenly flame.
We hope our friend has joined band
OF loved ones in the spirit land.
Though Nature bids us weep and mourn
For friends who never can return
There is a balm for those who grieve
Can they the happy thought believe,
That ere each form is placed i'll earth,
a soul receives supernal birth.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-01-28
Card of Thanks

Mrs. l.. II. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. W.
l.. Lamkin and MIR. and Mrs. n. R.
Martin take this opportunity to thank
their many friends for the sympathy
and Kindness shown in their late bereave-
meut
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-01-28
For Sale.

One and one-half horse power gasoline
engine, with 2-inch centrifugal pump.
Just what you need to pump water for
your beef cattle this winter Inquire of
+. H. Whitacre. If.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-01-28
LATE REPORTS OF OIL AT WABUSKA.

that oil has been the smeer
being erected Wabuka Particulars regarding the discovery
meagre and claimed keeping
quiet awaiting further developments.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-01-28

Mr.. TEX" Warren is recovering
from the stroke of paralysis but is still
at the Artemesia.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-01-28
HIGH SCHOOL SIFTINGS


officers to serve during the second half
of the school year: Sydie Gallagher,
president; Frances MCGOWAN, vice-pres-
ident; Muriel Bernard. Secretary; Zenas
Wilson, treasurer; Ralph Beaman, yell
leader.
The past half year has been prosper
Gus one and we hope that the second
half will be equally so.
Russell Blakeley is with us for the
half term. He comes from the Union
High School of Grand Rapids, Michi-
gan. We are glad to have him with us.
Miss Whitman has joined our Media
val history class. Welcome Miss Mil
dred.
Marie Borge and George Richard are
with us again after an absence OF several
weeks.
Lois Fraser's arm is doing nicely. We
are glad to have Lois with us again on
account of her smiling ability.
Alma Morrow and Linfred Riley are
stopping in town during the cold wea-
ther. II saves them many cold rides.
Our redoubtable treasurer, Zenas Viii
son, has just returned from visit to
the State metropolis. lie brings back
with him breath of college and city
life. Since his return he spends great
of his time in the lavatory combing that
: everlasting pompadour.
one of Yerington's pioneers, the ex-
COW puucher and mule skinner,
"Snooks, says that some of the
High School students are regular dudes.
lie would like to know the reason why.
why Pompy pomped his pompa,
dour," song hit OF the season by Zenas
Wilson.
ON account of illness, Frances and
Terry MCGOWAN were not with Us Mon
day.
SHORT POEM on l.. c. II. $.
The winter winds do come and blow
Across the mountains piled with snow.
Jack frost is here to stay till spring
Until we hear the robin sing.
?.
Once again we come to school
History English, Golden Rule
Latin, Spanish basket ball,
Water fighting in the hall
All the mid term ex's oe'r,
Down to the steady grind once more.
Yerington City should be proud
OF the Lyon County High School crowd.
T.
All YOU people come and see
Us, whose numbers twenty-three-
Shidoo number you all know,
But | guess we're not so slow.
s.
When a stranger comes around
You can scarcely hear sound.
II pin drops on the floor
You think you've heard cannon roar.
Who's our president? Sydie sofair,
While Frances sits in the vices chair.
The next in Office is Muriel, sweet,
Who writes up the minutes whenever
we meet
7.
OF Zenas our treasurer we're very proud,
While he's at school he gathers crowd
(Girls)
Although Zenas is nobody's mutt,
He's awfully proud of his pompadour
cut.
One of the fellows we cannot forget,
Although he has not been mentioned as
yet.
This is our yell leader, R. w. b.,
Who, when he hollers, raises the ID -
Joey so fat and Danny so slim
And pretty Miss Alma sitting so prim.
Lois and Gladys and Winnie and Dell
About the rest of them we shall soor
tell.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-01-28
Entertainment.

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
Church is to give an entertainment in
Rink Hall on Friday evening. February
10, 1911,
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-01-28
A Land Bargain.

A 20-acre tract adjoining city limits
sor sale at very low figure See
f. III. WHITACRE & Co.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-11-24

tH-NHN- .EAa3YaI 81. ~. f..I.
P. E. Schu'stad a druggist of
Dogden was here attending court
this week.
Editor b. j. Jones of the Turtle
Lake Wave was in Washburn
Tuesday and Wednesday. While
here he made ne a pleasant call.
@. ". McGray and Krist KEEL
strup were business visitors from
Underwood on Wednesday.
Druggist +, G, Malloy Of Max
spent several days inthe city this
week attending court.
Miss Elizabeth Walsh spent
several days this week in Wilton
visiting her sister Mr.. Claude
Newman s5NSs ss /
Aug. p. Joobsonn went to Blad-
win Saturday and took charge Of
the bank while Cashier Higgins
and bride we're IS On their we'd
ding IL trip D.,!4s
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-11-24

20" NnNL .Lt--rH I~w.NE
Schulz sell Occident -four made
by Russell Miller Milling Co.
Mrs. b. G. Hanson and infant
daughter returned from Bismarck
Saturday morning.
The deer hunters have been
very successful. One company Of
hunters has killed five. Others
are less fortunate,
Mr.. and Mrs. Degraf are rejoic.
ing over the arrival Of grandson
at the home Of their daughter Mrs.
Hall.
Work on the new telephone line
between Underwood and Turtle
Lake has been discontinued until
next April. Il,
MORE CHEAP n
Lana loans. Sec Frank 3. Funk.
First National bank ~ Washburn,
North Dakota
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-11-24

Farm Loans made at the Wash
burn State Bank.
j. Kirchen, manager of the Occi-
dent Elevator Company at Garri-
son, was a witness in a jury case
heard "wednesday.
N DOLLAR will start a
saving bank account with First
National bank Of Washburn, Nd
Capital and surplus. $4,000.
Hot drinks will BE- served at the
Confectionery store during the
winter months. Order hot choco.
late or bullion when you want a
lunch.
Mise Annie Anderson was called
TO Bismarck last Saturday to be
with her brother John who under.
wont an operation for appendicitis.
He Is getting along nicely and
will soon be home.
RTalE.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-11-24
Hans Ho|tan and Sons, Washburn, n. D.

Cheap money for land loans al
ways on hand. Make your own
rate-no red tape. F. E Funk
First Natl Bank, Washburn. N. d.
Among the new subscribers to
the Leader are Albert Erickson,
Moore, Mont; S. E.. Dahl, Nep-
tune, MINI, and w. J. Bickert,
Washburn.
Attorney a. E. johnson Of BY
der and r. l.. Frazer Of Garrison
have q number Of cases before this
term Of court and have spent the
week here looking after them.
The 500 agent at Benedict
claims to have sold more passenger
tickets than has been sold any
where along the branch from
Drake to Washburn. or on the Pla-
e branch. during the month Of
October.