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Barton County democrat., 1912-05-03
coNNoR.

The death angel visited the home
Of our esteemed friends, John Connor
and wife. Of Albion township, Friday
of last week. taking therefrom their
daughter Florence, as a result Of an
attack Of pneumonia, following an op-
GRAFTON. She was born in this county
In January, 1881, and has lived here
ever since She was very estima-
bic young Lady, one who made friends
with all who made her acquaintance,
and one that will be missed from the
circle in which she moved. She was
am ardent and faithful worker in the
Catholic church. The funeral services
were conducted from the Catholic
church at Hoisington on Monday
morning, a very large number Of sym.
pathetic friends following the body
to its last resting place, bowing in
humble submission to the will of the
Divine Master, but marveling at His
mysterious ways.
Barton County democrat., 1912-05-03
L. c. FISH DEAD.

Art Fish of route 6 has just receiv-
ed word of the death of his grandfa-
ther, L. G. Fish, in the Masonic
Home at Darlington, Okla. Death oc-
CURED the 25th of this month and the
body was inferred in the cemetery
there. The deceased was 92 years. 8
months and 10 days of age and bore
the distinction Of being the oldest Ma
son in the western part of the United
States and one of the oldest in the
country. He was also a life long Re-
publican. He cast his first vote for
VIM. Henry Harrison in 1910, before
the Republican party was organized
and was a member Of the convention
which gave birth to that party. In
1876 he came to this county and lived
here for nearly 20 years, the most of
the time on a farm south of Pawnee
Rock. In the early '9O's he moved
tc Oklahoma and lived there until a
few years ago when he became TN
able to attend to work and moved
back to Kansas, coming to Stafford
county and living with his son, John
c. Fish, until a year ago when he
went to Darlington to enter the Ma
sonic Home, owing to the death of hi
sons wife.
Barton County democrat., 1912-05-03
INTER-URBAN COMING.

The surveys Of the Hutchinson &
Western inter-urban railway have
been completed into Hudson. When
the civil engineers arrived in the Stat
ford county city with their transits
and chains Saturday evening, they
were given a warm welcome by the
boosters of Hudson.
Work on the survey Of the line will
start out of Hudson next Monday
morning and two parties OF surveyors
will complete the surveys to Great
Bend and Larned.
At a meeting of some Of the boost
ers for the inter-urban at Hudson, 1t
was decided that all Of the requests
made by the officers Of the inter+ur'
ban company at the first visit to
Hudson would be granted.
Both the town people of Hudson
and the farmers along the line are
very enthusiastic for the inter-urban.
The Commercial Club Of Hudson has
appointed a committee Of merchants
and farmers to look after boosting
the interest Of the new road.
Barton County democrat., 1912-05-03
KANSAS 2 MILLION RICHER.

The Kansas state banks gained al
most 2 million dollars in deposits dur.
Ing the first three months Of the year
J. N. Dolley, state bank commission
er, gave out the statement Monday,
showing the condition Of the 9S6 state
banks April 2, as compared with the
condition at the time OF the previous
statement, December 27. The totaa
deposits April 2 were s1O2, ,l2S, ,2OO14
and December 2S was slOO, ,374, 1886.
Last December was the first time
the deposits In the state banks reach.
ed 100 million dollars. The 2-million
dollar increase in deposits comes dur.
ing a period Of the year when there
is unusually heavy liquidation and gem
orally decrease in the total deposits
The Kansas banks in April had a to-
tai Of sS6,3s2,O21,52 in loans and dis
counts, an increase Of a million dol.
lars, and a cash reserve Of 1896 per
cent. In discussing the statement Dol.
ley said:
Business has improved materially
during the last sixty days in all lines.
General business is strong, and prom.
lses brighter future than a year
ago. The banks are having a strong
demand for money for legitimate Dur.
poses.
The blue sky spectators have ceas.
ed to interest the Kansas banker. A
banker who loans these money now "a
not classed as one Of our best banker
They have been driven from Kansas
by statute and their credit terminal
ed. | believe this to be an important
factor in the noticeable increase in
deposits. There is an unlimited field
for investment in Kansas to develop
Kansas, and such investments will
bring fair rate Of interest. A more
sure investment cannot be placed IN
the world"
Barton County democrat., 1912-05-03
LoRiMoR.

Mrs. Fred Lorimor Of BuckIin, Ford
county, died at the family home the
latter part Of last week. Mrs. Lori
NOR was Miss Flora McQuillen, daugh-
ter Of ]. E. McQuillen, one Of the ear.
ly settlers Of this county, now living
in Western Kansas. She and Fred
Lorimor were married in this county
but some years ago removed to Buck
lin. The deceased Is survived by
her husband, two little daughters, a
father, and several sisters. She was
a very fine woman, a good wife and
a loving mother, whose early call
from the world must be considered
to be FOR the best, although it Is hard
to bear. The many friends Of the
Lorimors and the McQuillens extend
their sympathy to the bereaved.
Barton County democrat., 1912-05-03
KANSAS IN THE LEAD.

kansas is leading every other state
in the country in rapid development
Of its schools, the increasing num-
Der of students enrolled, and the en-
largement Of Its investment in school
property" declares w. H. Johnson,
high school inspector for the uni.
yersity, in commenting on the fact
that Kansas spent on school houses
last year si,S6O, 900, an increase over
the previous year of $SSS,OOO.
Enough new school houses were
built in Kansas last year 10 make q
fair sized town, If gathered in a group,
The total number OF such buildings n
1912, and the number of rooms In
them is 14,457. But the most sigpiii-
cent thing about the development Of
the year has been the awakening OF
Kansas people to the fact that In the
school house the people have a club
house and forum going to waste for
lack Of use. What Is more natural
than that the school house, owned by
the people, and idle every evening,
should be used as the peopPs club
house and become the social and civic
center. The peole have begun to see
that 1t is poor policy to camy TWEEN.
ty million dollar investment and use
1t only 40 per cent of the time.
Barton County democrat., 1912-05-03
TELEPHONE COMPANY
WILL SPEND $4,000.

The Arkansas Valley telephone com.
pany this week closed the deal for
the DR.. Milton lots north Of the Ma
sonic Temple. The consideration for
the lots. 74xl25 feet, was $500.
DR.. Lindas Of Great Bend said
Wednesday that the architect estimat
ed the cost Of the building at sl7, 500.
The estimates for the cost of chang
Ing the lines, and underground con-
duit the engineer fixes at s22,5OO, and
the cost Of new switchboards and
inside fixtures is upwards Of $1,000.
This work viii begin as soon as The
materials can be assembled. Manager
Barnett has increased his present Of
flee equipment the past week in an
effort to furnish the best possible ser
vice till the new service can be in
stalled.
DR.. Mndas says that the new build
ing will be a pleasant sight to the
eye, although there will be neither
gingerbread nor fancy fixtures. 1t will
be equipped with all the latest and
best in telephone inventions and will
he made comfortable and cosy for
the employees.
Manager Barnett has taken oyeT
the Walnut street as a personal in
vestment and will build a business
building for rental purpOses.-Dodgt
City Journal.
Barton County democrat., 1912-05-03
AT. THE cHAUTAUoUA.

The Venetian Trubadours, coming
here one day Of the Ohautauqua, made
eir first notable appearance at the
kenetian Gondolier Excursions in Ven.
Ice at the time Of the visit Of Kinr
Edward to that city a number q
yeaus ago. They have played at Roy.
al Command On several occasions; NJ
the seating Of the cabinet in Rome;
on the Royal Yacht, Savoy, and won
honorS accorded few organizations of
Venice.
In America they have appeared for
whole seasons at Brighton Beach. at
the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New
York City, and at more than a dozen.
notable resorts.
1t is one Of the most novel and
most magnificent musical organise
tions that has ever been known. This
is their first trip west Of the Ale
ghany Mountains.
The Raweis Company, coming hera
Chautauqua week, are three native
New Zealanders with American edu-
cation and culture. They will give
an evening of songs and stories Of
their native land. Also they will pre-.
sent series of beautiful pictures,
picturing the beauty of their native
land. Nine. Rawei is perhaps the
most brilliant woman among her peo-
pie. In Chicago last month she ad.
dressed an audience Of 1,5OO women
at the Art Institute, which was com.
mented on by Chicago papers as one
Of the most able addresses ever CIV
en- before the Illinois Teachers AS
sociation. Besides Nine. Rawei, the
company is composed Of Mr.. Rawel
and their son, Rae.
Barton County democrat., 1912-05-03
cRoTlNeER.

Mrs. S. A. Crotinger of Rush coun-
ty, died at the st. Rose hospital Fri
day night, following an operation for
stomach trouble. She was the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Betz, Of
this city, and had often visited here
and had large number of friends
who will be sorry to laren of her
death. She was 25 years Of age. The
remains were taken to Rush Center
Monday for burial. She leaves a sor-
rowing husband, father, mother and
several brothers and sisters, besides
a host of friends to mourn her
death.
Barton County democrat., 1912-05-03
GREAT BENDERS WIN.

Several Great Bend students we're
winners in the Central Kansas Track
Meet at Hutchinson on Saturday Of
last week.
In the 1OO-yard dash Porter was Ord
In the 22O-yard dash he was first,
time 26 3-5 seconds. In the $50 yard
run Scheufler was second. In the
broad jump Rucker was second, and
in the discus throw he was third. In
the declamatory contest Miss Coda
Asher was third. The weather, just
as we had it for the county field
meet, was bad.
Barton County democrat., 1912-05-03
SCHOOL BOARD CONVENTION.

Garden City has established a pre-
cedent in the Seventh district which
State Superintendent E. T. Fairchild
would like to have followed by some
town in every congressional district
In the state. Garden City's board Of
education has invited the members
Of the school boards all over the dis
trict to take a day off, go to Garden
City, listen to speeches, take part in
public school discussions and be the
guests of the Garden City board.
The idea appears to be original
with the board Of education in Gar
den City, but State Superintendent
Fairchild thinks there is a great deal
Of merit in it and he recommends 1t
to other districts. The Seventh dis
trict meeting will be held some time
In May. The exact date has not yet
been fixed.
During the last year there has
been very severe criticism Of the pub
lie school system not only in this but
in other states. Some Of the leading
educators have taken part in it. Man!
members of the boards Of education
have admitted that the criticism Is
Just. And one of the purposes Of the
Seventh district meeting it to take VI
the matters that have been criticised
The criticism offered will be enalyzet
and where it is found to be just, ef
forts will be made to remove the
.ause.
Il wish every district in the state
would follow the example set by tht
Seventh" said Mr.. Fairchild. "SomC
one city in every district could invite
the boards in from the the rest Of tt
district, arrange for program an;
make it mighty profitable day.
wish the educators would think i
over. believe it offers an Opportm
ity to solve many of the perplexinl
problems that have arisen in the pub
lie school world"
Barton County democrat., 1912-05-03
PRIMARY ELECTION

l. Primary Election held August 6, 1912.
Nomination papers in the office Of the county clerk
not later than June o. 1912.
3. No candidate circulate his petition
Each candidate have petitions from at least election pre-
cincts.
Candidates for county township offices must have petitions
signed by least the party vote and In the agre
gate not less than per than 10 per cent the
total party vote Of the county.
g. Candidates Committeeman have at least 10 cent Of
the party vote in such precinct.
Following official section Of the state the eec
ton of1
Barton County democrat., 1912-05-03
CATHOLIC MISSION.

Father Ignatius of the Passionist
Fathers, has been conducting a mis-
sion at the Catholic church this week
having services three times a day.
He is a very fluent speaker, makes
himself so plain the all can easily un-
derstand his meaning. He Is being
given excellent attendance and atten-
tive hearers. We consider him one
of the best takers it has ever been
the fortune Of Great Bend people to
hear. The mission win close Sun
day evening.
Barton County democrat., 1912-05-03
The Big Event Barton County will be u vn Rock Nav
eERMAN.AMERlcAN ALLIANCE.

AdO1ph Timm, National Secretary
Of the German-American Alliance, Cd
Pittsburgh, Pa, was in Great Bend
last Friday in the interest of the
society and local society was or.
gamized. The meeting was held in
the Commercial Club rooms and was
largely attended. Mr.. Timm made a
very able address explaining the
workings of the organization over the
United States and urged the Germans
OF this community to join the move
ment. The local society was organ
lied with twenty-five members, with
Fred ZutaVen as President, Fred EsS-
mueller, Vice-president, Justus Sand.
rock, Secretary, and Fred Mueller,
Treasurer. The next meeting will be
held May at O'Clock, in the Com
meTcial Club rooms in Great Bend,
and the regular meetings will be held
on the first Saturday of each month.
The German-American Alliance is
not a sacred organization, does not
in any way interfere with religious OF
political parties and anyone in sym
pathy with this great movement for
personal liberties and freedom in this
country can become a member, re.
gardleSS of nationality. The business
however, is transacted in German,
but literature is furnished in English
so anyone not fully understanding
German can read up ON this matter.
This society now has a membership
Of over two million, and is increasing
very fast all over the United States
The meeting last Friday was address
ed, beside the above named speaker
by Hon. Judge Banta and Fred Zu
tavern, who endorsed the movement
very heartily.
Anyone interested in this cause cal
See amy of the above mentioned off
GERS for full particulars and get
copies of their literature. 1t is hop
ed the local society of Great Benz
and vicinity will have the support o.
all German-Americans, and grow tt
be one Of the largest organizations il
the state. In the past few weeks 10
oals have been organized at Atchi
son, MarysVilIe, Lawrence, Topeka
Wamego, EIinwOod and Great Bend
and in a few months will have an OR
ganizatiOn In most cities in Kansas
The dues are very light, being onl.
one dollar per year and admission
free. So if YOU are in favor of al
organization of this kind, go to on'
OF the officers and get fully aequaint
ed with it, and be on hand at tn
next meeting, May 4, at the Com
'mercial Club rooms. Und vie da
alte deutsche Sprichwort lauted
"Elnigkeit macht Stark" muesSen wi
uns hier vereinigen um zu gewinner
Barton County democrat., 1912-05-03
STANLEY.

Lou ErnestW ard Stanley, the three
year old son Of L. W. Stanley, died
about O'Clock Friday afternoon and
was buried Saturday afternoon. The
child was recently sick with diph-
iberia, but had apparently recovered.
The disease, however, had affected hi
heart, which failed suddenly. Mr..
Stanley, who lives On 18th street, is
an employee of the Great Bend Ice &
Fuel Company. The baby is survived
by his parents and a sister.
Barton County democrat., 1912-05-03
CONGRESSMAN NEELY
HAD IMPORTANT BUSINESS

1t is a we'll known fact that most o
Uncle Sans business at Washington
Is transacted after it has gone through
several yards of what is commonly
called red tape" This method of
doing business has been in vogue so
long that the average person takes
ii as matter OF course, and congnes
n.en calmly wait for stenOgraphers,
clerks and porters to handle import.
ant business when it suits their sweet
pleasure.
A few days ago Congressman Geo.
NeeIey Of Kansas received a message
from an old settler living at Hutch.
ihson, who wanted a pension. AIR.
Neeley inquired into the merits of
the case, and found that this old vet
eran had served through the Civil
War, had been a good soldier, and
had never even applied for a pension
before. He was not very old man,
and a few weeks ago suffered a para
lytic stroke. In addition to his in
firmities, he was also without funds,
and his friends were paying his doc
tor bills and taking care of him. A
number Of the citizens of Hutchinson
took the matter in hand and sent
word to Mr.. Neeley that the old gen.
tleman needed the pension at once.
Mr.. Neeley prepared and introduced
bill in Congress, and then waited
until the day set fer the meeting of
the Pension Committee. He called
at the committee room, but was met
at the door by a colored porter, who
informed the Kansas Congressman
that the Committee was in session,
and that orders had been given to ad-
nit no one. Mr.. Neeley gently push
ed the negro to one side, opened the
door and stepped into the front office
and was there met by clerk, who
reiterated the statements made by
the porter. Without further cere-
mony the Congressman brought his
good right arm into play again, and
pushed the clerk out of the way. He
then opened the door and walked in
to the committee room. Here he con
fronted the chairman of the commit
tee, who informed the Congressman
that they were tranSacting important
business at that hour, and that they
could not be disturbed. Mr.. Neeley
answered in firm and convincing
manner, telling the chairman that he
did not wish to interfere with theiI
business, nor did he desire to break
any rules, but that here was the
case of an old man who had fought
for the preservation Of this Union;
had been injured and was now an
old, feeble man, unable to care fol
himself, lying on the flat Of his back
end wholly dependent upon the char
ity of friends. This old gentleman il
asking his Government to pay hin
a small portion Of what he has earn
ed. Nov, Mr.. Chairman" said th'
big Congressman from the Seventh
81 know you have no more impOrtan
business ON your calendar today thai
this, and respectfully ask that yol
act on this bill right now" The chail
man assured Mr.. Neeley that his re
quest would be complied with at ono
The old veteran got his pension with
in few days.
Barton County democrat., 1912-05-03
JURY LIST.

The following jurors have bee
drawn for the June term of the Di!
trict Court:
Peter Weber, Lakin.
E. P. Gage, Hoisington.
C. L. Clark, Pawnee Rock.
Frank Krocker, Pawnee Rock.
Geo. Harders, Clarence.
Geo. McCauley, Hoisington.
A. ]. Dickert, Pawnee Rock
Tony Heinz, Lakin.
Clyde Chalfant, Lakin-
Fred Gagelman, Clarence.
R. Taylor, Liberty.
FF. Burmeister, Independent.
NJ. A. Stickney, Wheatland
Hans Jurgensen, Great Bend.
Ed ]. Moran, Independent
D. X Baty, Wheatland.
H. E. Markell, Union.
VIM. Drew, Logan.
John W. Winget, Walnut.
John Hefrieh, Ellinwood.
Barton County democrat., 1912-05-03
SCHOOL BOARD.

At a meeting Of the school board
held last Monday evening, the follow
ing teachers for the next term were
elected: High school, Prof. Lortz,
Miss Kinney, Miss Asher, Miss Col
Inns, Miss Trinder, Miss Helm. In
the grades the following were chosen;
Miss Fruit, Miss Young, Miss Cheney
Miss Clark, Miss Rush, Miss Miller,
and Professors Jarrot and Freer. Miss
Aletha Bailey, during the past year
at the state normal, was also elected
one OF the teachers.
Barton County democrat., 1912-05-03
FANcHER.

Eleanor, wife of Israel Fancher, one
Of the leading colored families of the
south side, died at the family home
at an early hour Wednesday morn
ing, aged a little past "a years. She
was the daughter OF James Buchanan
one of the early settlers of the south
side, and was we'll liked among the
friends who knew her. At the time Of
going to press the hour for the funer.
al had not been set.
Barton County democrat., 1912-05-03
PROGRESS CLUB.

The Progress Club met with Mrs..
F. v. Russell Monday afternoon, with
Mrs. McMullen as leader.
Comparison Of Vanity Fair and the
Neucomes-Mrs. Kendall.
Col. Neucomes-Mrs. Torey.
The Death Of Col. Neucomes- Miss
Poole.
The disease, however, had affected bis
2:30 with Mrs. Pearl Harris.
Barton County democrat., 1912-05-03

Miss Mayme McQuillen was called
to Bucklin last week by the death Of
her sister, Mrs. Fred Lorimor.
Frank Leek has begun the erection
Of a home on west 18th street
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-10
OuandahI Iowa Wedding.

A handsome home wedding was
celebrated W Wednesday at nigh noon
at the home Of Ut and Mrs. j. 5.
Quandahl when Miss Ella Julia Guam
dahl and Charles A. Johnson were
united in marriage before about .
people. relatives and friends of the
family.
The ceremony was solemnized by
Rev. 0. Schmidt Of DEBORAH, the ring
sermon being used.
White carnations and roses stood
in relief against the back ground of
ferns and smilaX was arranged be-
hind the bridal arch, while syringas
in trailing branches dropped, with
white blossoms and roses, over and
around the arch.
The dining room was a perfect
bower of ferns and smilaX wreaths,
while peonies, petunias, pansies, blue
bells, sweet peas and roses decorated
the entire house.
Miss Petra Quandahl played the
wedding march, Melody of Love. y
The bride was attended by her sis
ter, Miss Nettie as maid of honor and
Mr.. Edgar Morstad of Waukon, Ia,
acted as best man. Alma QuandahI,
tht VI lut , niece, W dS IOWtT SlIl anu
carried the wedding ring in a large
red rose. The brides gown was of
ivory silk on slightly pannier lines.
Netting lace on bodice and skirt was
the trimming. A shower boquet of
Pink roses were her flowers. The
maid of honor was gowned in pink
fashion in pannier style and trim
med with lace. Her flowers were
pink sweet peas and white carnations
with feathery ferns.
Following the ceremony a three
course dinner was served.
Many beautiful and useful pres-
ents were given to the bridal couple.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson departed on
the same evening for Lodgepole, S.
D., the residence of the groom, where
he is located in the loan and real es-
tate business and where they gave a
reception Friday evening, June 2Sth.
The best wishes of their many
friends go with them.-S Spring Grove
Herald.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-10
NEGRO WITH FOUR WIVES.
City on Complaint of
No. 3.

Mason City, Ia, July -four
wives and all living, from seven to
ten children, and a record that may
not keep him from the penitentiary,
is the career of c. J. Coleman, who
is under arrest here for bigamy on
the charges filed by Mrs. Coleman,
No. 3 and her mother, who live at
Oskaloosa. The additional facts con-
corning Caleman's matrimonial VEN
lures We're received today by let
tiers wniCn were sent To the police.
Coleman is shown to be a negro,
though his skin does no betrav him.
The letters received indicate that he
has a wife at Augusta, Ga, where he
lived and was first married, and has
q son living there in his teens. A
second Wife lives at Evanston. H..
and with her are two children. 4
third wife lives at Oskaloosa. who
said she married Coleman AT Elmira,
\. Y. but the wedding was a fake.
The fourth venture occurred here,
but has been interrupted by his ar
rest.
OskalOosa policemen say Coleman
is also guilty of forgery and is wait
ed at Laport, Ia, for giving a fake
check to a railway agent there fer
ticket. Coleman is in jail here.