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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-11
COLUMBUS ORDINANCE
MAY BAR SHINGLE ROOFS
Especial Dispatch to The JournaD

COLUMBUS, Ga, June Am inter
esting contest in expected in the city
council tomorrow evening over the ordt-
nance providing that no more wooden
shingles be used In the covering of
houses in the corporate limits of the
city of Columbus.
The ordinance grew out Of the recent
fire, which swept the main residence sec
ton of the city. 1t has many ardent
advocates and numerous opponents and
the outcome OF the matter viii be
awaited with unusual interest.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-11
Six Girls DiSanpear
by Associated Press.

CHICAGO, June S.--Two more young
girls are being sought by the Chicago
police. Alma Fries and Esther Burns
each Is years old, started for an amuse-
ment park the evening of June 8 ard
have not been seen by relatives since.
This brings the number of girls for
whom the police are searching UP to
So
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-11

Spel1ss Impressed Eee11nE
tnchest, Choking Sensation In hroat. Pain
fal to lie on left side, Cold Hands or Feet,
Difficult Breathing, Dropsy, Swelling of
feet or ankles, OF Neuralgia around hearth
fyou have one or more ofthe above symptoms,
don't fail to use DIR Kinsman'E Celebrated
Heart Tablets, the remedy which has made
so many marvellous cures Not secret or
patent medicine. One out OF four has weak
or diseased heart. Three -fourths of these do
not know it, and thousands die who have been
wrongfully treated fer the Stomach, Lungs,
Kidneys or Nerves. Don't drop dead Ike
hundreds of others when DIR. Kinsman's
Heart Tablets viii cure you.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-11

Ever read the above letter?
A new one appears from time
to time. They are genuine,
true, and full of human inter
est
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-11
YOUR HEART

Does it Flutter, Palpitate
lOr Skip Beats2 Have you
ShOrtness of Breath, Ten
derness. Numbness orPain
In left SIDE, Dizziness, Faint
ing Spells, Spots before
eyes, Sudden Starting In
sleep Nervousness, Night
marc. Hungry or Weak
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-19
WIcKENS-TRUE.

Herbert ]. Wickens Of Electra, Tex
as. and Miss Bertha True Of Great
Bend were married January II, al the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. P. True, Of 300 Elm street by
Rev. Cockerll Of the Methodist
church of this city. The groom is
employed in the oil fields OF Texas
and is a young man well recommend
ed BY those who are acquainted with
him. He is an expernienced man m
the oil field work. The bride has been
bookkeeper for the Merritt Creamery
company for quite a long time and
is a bright young lady and popular
with her acquaintances. The young
folks will leave in few days for
Electra, Texas where they will make
their home. We wish the young folks
long, happy and prosperous hfe
wherever they may be.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-19
JOE TRlPLETT.

He was the best son any mother
ever had" said Mrs. ]. H. Triplett
Tuesday of her son Joe, whose
death occurred Monday in the wreck
Of the branch train near Heller, pay
ing a compliment that is universal
among mothers and which in this
case was certainly deserved. You
can't say anything good Of him that
isn't true" she continued. And Joe
Triplett was a good son and he was a
good husband too. Married a little
less than two years he leaves a wife
and parenst, a baby son, Two sisters,
Blanche and Nellie, and besides many
friends to testify 70 his worth. He
was a quiet sort Of boy, popular
among his playmates and later he car
ried the same sterling qualities with
him in his work. He was a hard
worker and started early in life to
make a home OF his own. Born No
vember II, 1891, at Larned, his par
entS moved here while he was quite
young. At the age Of IS he had a po-
sition ON the railroad and on April 10
1910, he was united in marriage 10
Miss Edna Thompson of Ness City
and the young people made Their HON
in this city. He made a success Of
his work as a fireman and had good
prospects for advancement. Then
came the accident which ended the
plans for the future. The grief strick
en- relatives have the sympathy Of
scores Of friends in the bereavement
which they are suffering.
The funeral services were held
Wednesday afternoon from he Meth
odist church in this city. conducted
by Rev. Cockerill. He was a member
Of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
men and of the Knights and Ladies
Of Security.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-19
First Published h the Barton Coun-
tyDemocrat, Jan. 10, 1871
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Slate Of Kansas, Barton County; SIS.
In NE Probate Court in and for said
County.
In the Matter Of the Estate of James
Moran, Deceased.
Notice Is hereby given that Letters
Testamentary have been granted 70
the undersigned, on the Last WIN and
Testament Of James Moran, late Of
said County, deceased, by the Hon
orable, the Probate Court Of the Coun
y and State aforesaid, dated the 18th
day Of January, A. d. 1912. Now all
persons having claims against the
said Estate, are hereby notified that
they must present the same to the
undersigned for allowance within one
year from the date Of said Letters,
or they may be precluded from any
benefit Of such Estate; ard that If
such claims be not exhibited within
two, years after the date Of said Let
'ers, they shall be forever barred.
GEO. W. THATCHER,
Executor
Of the last VIII and TeStamen, Of
James Moran, Deceased.
January II, 1872 S-w
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-19
OFF FOR FLORIDA.

Ira H. Clark left Tuesday morning
with a party Of eleven for Florida.
The party will go 70 the famous lake
region near Winter Haven which Is
said to be about the highest point in
the state. This section is noted for
its fine oranges and grape fruit, a
great deal Of which is now being pro-
duced there. There are a large num-
Der OF fresh water lakes In this vicin-
ity and the members Of the party are
figuring on having a big time eat
ing oranges, fishing and boating. Most
Of those going expect to return In
about two weeks. Those going from
here were Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley
Brown, Mr. and Mrs. G. s. Sprague,
Frank Brown, F. G. strothman and
Ira H. Clark. The rest Of the party
we're Larned people.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-19
the HEIzER WRECK.

In the repofs telephoned Monday
from HeiEer concerning the wreck It
was stated that a mass Of snow and
ice four feet deep had caused the
wreck It develops that the snoF
was not that deep however. One rail
was entirely free from snow and ice
though the other rail was covered. It
was the opinion Of the engine crew
hat the engines would easily go
through but when the DRIFT was
struck the cowcatcher on the first en-
CINE doubled up and turned back I'M
der the engine throwing It OF the
track and on its side. Engineer Stat
for and Fireman Triplett were thrown
back together and a quantity of coal
fell on them. Escaping steam filled
The engine so thai it was impossible
70 see and Stafford getting out from
under the coal managed to step in the
right direction and get Out, without
serious injury. He was dazed for
some time bu. knew just the position
of the body of Joe Triplett, the only
person to lose his life. The train was
a double header and the crew Of the
second engine, Engineer Walter San
ders and Fireman Elmer Harrison,
escaped without serious injury. John
Leshure, conductor of the train said
that one of the train crew was stand
ing in the aisle when the wreck oc-
CURED and that he was not even
thrown off his feet. Most Of the pas
sengers thought the train had stopped
for only moment and It was some
time before they ascertained the
cause. Many photos were taken of
the wreck. A train went up from
here and brought the passenger
coaches back to this city, also the
body OF young Trtplet which was TAX
en- from the engine.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-19
MURRANT.

James Wilson Murrant was born n
caester county, S. c. 1912. and de-
parted this life at his home January
IL 1912, at s:15 a. m. His parents
were Nike and MaIinda Murrant Hi'
father died during slavery. His mon
e, died in 1911. He was married to
Mss Nsrcissa Pegglns in 1872. Six
Children were born to this union
namely, Misses Lucinda and Marie
Francis. SalRe. Phillip and Baby Mur-
rant Che last four preceding him in
death. He moved with his family 70
Great Bend in 1885. He professed a
hope in Christ in 1872, joined the
Gasemane Baptist church in Chester
county, S. c., was baptised by Rev.
Benny Humphrey, later uniting wan
the First Baptist church Of GreaI
Bend. to which he lived faithful and
consistent Christian till the time OF
his death. He leaves 10 NOUN his
loss a devoted wife, two daughters.
two brothers, Hansel Murrant and
William Swift and a sister, Mrs. Belle
Featherstone and host Of friends,
Our loss is Heavens gain.
Funeral services were held Satur-
dav from the First Baptist church
Of this city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-19

Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. Banta entertained
a large number Of friends Tuesday
evening in honor OF their son Dan,
of ST. Louis. The guests were enter.
tanned by vocal and instrumental mu-
sic. It was an evening full Of enjoy
ment for everyone fortunate enough
10 be in attendance.
Miss Fannie Johnson gave a nine
O'Clock breakfast Saturday morning
in honor Of Misses Clara Musl and
Mildred Bochemohle, Grace and Flor.
ence Wissme.r, Of Ellinwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Shinnicik enter
tanned a few friends at whist Tues
day evening
Will Hammond returned Saturday,
night from Topeka where he had
been ON business.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Planning and son
left Sunday morning for their home
in Kansas City after several weeks
visit here and in Ellinwood.
Mrs. L. c. Miller went to Blackwell
Okla, Sunday called there by the i'll
ness Of her grandfather, ]. R. John
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. John McMullen and
children Of Ellinwood spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Bpperson.
Miss Irene Boshell gave a leap year
party Monday evening in honor G
Mr.. Carl Donavan. A fine time is re-
ported by the guess.
Thomas Brooks Fletcher who deliv-
cred his lecture on the "Martyrdom Of
Fools" at the High School auditorium
Monday night was one Of the best lee
turers ever in Great Bend. The big
crowd that heard him was one Of the
most appreciative audiences We have
ever seen here.
VIM. Rubart left Monday for Den
yer, Las Antmas and other places in
Colorado.
Jno. Gallon went to Joplin Monday
on business.
Mrs. P. D. Lameraux is visiting
her husband, P. D., at Garfield. He
is in the drug business there.
Miss Maude Luse visited with
friends in Larned Sunday.
y. P. Wilhide Of Plainville, visited
the first of the week with friends in
this city.
Walter Mathewson Of Wichita ar
rived here Monday night for a visit
with relativs. He will be home a
week or two. He has sold an interes:
IN his business to Chas. P. Fox form.
ery Of Larned. This gives him a
chance to visit home folks and friend.
oftener.
Chas. Lundblade has purchased the
@ 2. Store and will vacate his pres
ent location about the LIST Of March.
He is selling his groceries and dry
goods at very reasonable price 50
as to save the trouble Of moving then
Roy A. Miller who has been em-
ployed with the Moses Bros. Mill Of.
flee, left Tuesday morning for Wich.
ita where he will be employed as
chief station manager for the Kan
sas Flour Milling Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-19
YOUNG MEN WILL GIVE DEBATES

Resolved, that the principles of he
short ballot system should be incorpo-
rated in the election system OF Kan
saS.
Three Great Bend high school boys
will take the affirmative Of this ques-
ton Friday night of this week
meet in debate to defend the state
ment against the arguments of de
batting team from the Lyons High
School.
Pres. Campbell of Cooper College
Rev. Kirk and Supt. Hall all of
Sterling will be the judges of the de-
bate. The three Great Bend boys are
Waiter Deal, Irl Clayton and Robert
Myrick, and they will speak in the
order named. They were selected
through a series Of debates held IN
the school this year in order to select
team to enter the state high school
debating league, a plan originating
from and supervised by the Univer,
sly of Kansas. The state is divided
irto sections, Great Bend, Lyons
Ashland and Hutchinson schools be,
longing to the association in this dis
trict.
The debate is to be held in the
High School auditorium Of this city
and in addition to the debate there
will be a musical program. An ad'
mission of twenty five cents will be
made to defray expenses.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Archie George, north
Of town, are the parents Of a hand.
some little girl born Thursday Of last
week
A healthy man Is a king IN his own
right; an unhealthy man is an nhap,
py slave Bwdock blood Bitters
builds up sound health-keeps you
well
Suffered day and night the Tor.
ment Of itching piles. Nothing help
n me until used Doan's Ointment
Il cured me permanently. Hon.
John R. Garrett, Mayor, Girard, Ala.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-19
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

An examination for teachers cert
ficateS will be held in the County Su
= per-ntendent'S office January 26 and
q. 1912. beginning at 3 O'Clock.
JENNIE B. MOMYER.
County Superintendent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-19
SINGLE TAX AND MACHINERY

+. A friend who asked how he ahoF
+. ton Of the single tax could berefA'
laborers If the owners q machn'
ery should insis on exploiting them,
was given the following reply.
No matter how extensive and ex,
penstxe machinery may be, il was
produced By labor and labor can pro
duce 4. In fact exitsmg machiner!
is constantly wearing out and is be-
ing reproduced. Comparatively little
machinery now in use was in exS-
tence len years ago and comparative
" little Of it Will be in existence Ten
wears hence. Most Of il was prOdue-
ed during the pasi ten years and Ia
Tor will produce during the next ten
wears enough TO replace most of what
now exists. Any workingman VINO
NAV wish, with the single tax in OPP
GRAFTON. to work for themselves with
their own machinery viii find no o6-
stscle in the way. OF course no SIN
gle workingman could become sole
owner Of all the machinery in a large
ulant say like the Bethlehem Iron
Works. because no single working
man could possibly duplicate that
plant. But if enough workingmen
banded together in a VOLUNTARY coop
eratiye association they could go 70
The mines, the forests and other naIu-
raj resources and get the raw ma
teriai for machinery, buildings and
other parts Of the plant Some mem
bers Of the association could devote
their labor 70 producing food and
clothing for the rest. In time the
plant would be duplicated and the dV-
plcate would be the property OF the
worEmen who produced it. The plan
eoald7be carried out without invoking
the aid Of the government. Any one
taking part in an effort of this kind
who at any time would see fit TO
leave the association would be at lib
erty TO do so and would not forfeit
G chance 70 earn a living by so doing
Now, some may think of asking
eli this is so why cannot workingmeE
DO it today?" The reason they can
not is because the mines and othe1
natural resources are privately mon
opolzed. Private ownership of ma
chinery is no hindrance.
Now, if wOrkilgmen would carry
out this plan the owners OF ALREADY
existing machinery would be left Wiz
Il idle and rusting on their hands. I
would consequently be TO their inter
ct 10 offer inducements Siron:
enough to persuade laborers TO re
main with them instead Of usins
their power 10 produce their own ma
ehinery. In all probability thai is tn
course that would be pursued. Labo
would thus get fair treatment with
out any difficulty,
Under exiS, ing conditions with Onl
about nine jobs open 10 every ten mel
end with labor denied access TO natu
q opportunities, capitalists have pow
q over labOrers which they could no
have under conditions that would Civ
labor access TO natural epportunitte
and open more than ten jobs TO ever
nire men.
The foundation OF the capitalist
power is the appropriation of III
masses from the soil. It logically TO
lows from this that the restoration
% all men OF equal rights to the US
d the earth must destroy the powe
Of owners of machinery to explo
and Cypress labor.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-19

Col. o. R. Coulter, a former Kan
Sas politician, editor Of the Western
Veteran a few years ago published al
Topeka, and for one term Department
Commander Of the Kansas G. A. R.
died at his home at Santa Ana, Cali
fornia, last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-19

Louis Zutavern and W. L Bower
sox went to Seneca, No, Monday
morning on business.
John Meyers Of this Office, visited
home folks and attended % some bus
iness matters In Elllnwood Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-19

A newspaper man is IN no sense a
child Of charity. It earns twice over
every dollar it receives, and It IS sec
ond to no enterprise IN contributing
10 the upbulding of a community. It's
patrons reap far more benefit from
its pages than Its publisher, and in
calling for the support Of the CON-
munity in which it is published, It
asks for no more than in all fairness
belongs to it, though generally it re-
ceives less. Patronize and help your
paper as you would any other enter
prise, because it helps you, and not
as an act Of charity.-Exchange.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-19
THE ATHENlAN CLUB.

The Athenian Club met Monday at.
'ernoon with Miss Margaret OSmond
Meeting opened by the repeating Of
the Collect after which was roll call
which was responded to by an stem
about Napoleon.
An interesting article was then Civ.
en- on NapoIeon's campaign against
Spain, by Mrs. Stauffer and one on
Wellmgton's campaign given by Mrs,
Nellie Smith.
Light refreshments were served BY
The hostess. The club viii meet next
Monday with Mrs. Katherine Smith.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-06-13
SYNOPSIS OF THE PICTURE.

HENRY VIII Desiring Divorce From Catherine of Aragon Re
Embodied in Quarrel Witt Pope Clement Bit BY Act
liment Has His Wish Granted Enamoured the Charms Ala
Beauty Seymour Hho Possessed Ambition Become
Queen Of England. Anne Boeyn is Also Great Favortc
HENRY Plans Hunting Party Where Luncheon He viii
Decide between FavoreA Piece Rome Placed in
Cake ard the One Who Obtains &c ii Anne Jane Win Be
Qpeernn Byn Captures the Prize and Made the
Henry VIII
JANE SEYMOUR nanely Jealous of Anne and
tendency Plots Her Ruin Places Note in Annes Bible
forming Her that She Has Lost Favor with Her Lge Lord
ter Account Of Her Religion.
JANE Furtherance of the Plot By Subterfug Arranges
Candn Meeting Between Anne and One the Kings Courers
Thru Anonymous Henry Told that Anne Unathu To
Him AT the Same Time Informing Him Of the Contemplated Meeting
HENRY Himself and is Witness Meeting Between
Anne and the Courter
ANNE B0LEYN Arrested and Aagned Before Court Peers
Charged With Adultery Anne Tried and Found GUILTY and Sen
fenced TO Be Beheaded.
EXECUTION OF Anne Boleyn
JANE SEYMOUR is Welded HENRY VIII the Day Following
the Execution of Anne Boeyn
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-06-13
BLUEBEARD KING HENRY
AND HIS SIX WIVES IN
MOTION PICTURE FILM
Pathe Film Dart in Three Reels at
The Bijou Theater For
Two Days.

The Bijou theater, commencing
today and continuing at every after
noon and evening performance given
Thursday, June 10, and Friday,
June IA, will exhibit very elabo.
rate motion picture in three reels
entitled Henry VIII.
This film dart is from the Pathe
studios, tinted, toned and mag
niicently hand-colored from begin
ming to end.
The theme and story concerns the
marriages Of the English Bluebeard
to Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn,
Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Cath
crime howard and Catherine Parr.
his quarrels with Pope Clement Y.
the elevation of Cardinal Woolsey
to be lord chancellor OF the kingdom
and his fall and the trials and exc
cutions of Anne Boleyn and Cath
crime Howard and many other his
torical incidents in the life Of the
English monarch.
This picture is divided into three
acts and eighty--fve scenes and is
three thousand, two hundred and
fifty feet in length. Strict attention
has been paid to detail and his.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-06-13
HENRY Viii in BRIEF.

HENRY VIII English Monarch and Bluebeard in Fact Was
Born at Greenwich June 49, 1881 He became Prince of Wales on
the Death Of Brother Arthur Henry Assembled the Throne
in 1903 at the Age Eighteen Years and Immediately Married
Catherine Of Aagon Arthur and Six Years His Senior
HENRY Made Cardinal Woos Chancellor of the Kingdom 1915
HENRY Wrote His Book the Sacramento Against Martin Luth
er in 1891 for Received From Pope Clement the Title of
Defender of the Faith"
HENRY Divorced Catherine of Aragon in 1532-Mared Anne
Boeyn in by Pope Clement in 1886 The
Same Year Boeyn the Hdsmans Block Falsely Char
ing nde Marrying Jane Seymour the Day Following His
Wife Butchery.
JANE SEYMOUR Died in 1887 Thereby Escaping the Scaffod
HENRY 1910 Took Unto Himself Fourth Wife-Anne of Gle
YES Whom He Later Divorced Catherine Howard Was His Fifth Wife
She Too Mounted Saod and Barred Her Neck the Heads
mans Axe in 1912 for Violating Her Wifely Vows
After the Death of Howard Married Catherine
Parr, His Sixth and Last Wife
HENRY VIII Died January %, l547.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-06-13
AT THE GEM TODAY.

The Gem presents today and To-
night three excellent reels OF motion
mixtures. "A Child of the Wilder
ness, BY Selig; "A Hasty Honey
moon" by c. G. P. C. and "Detec-
tive Dorothy" by Essanay~ These
three films are in addition 70 three
excellent vaudeville acts Tor the
weeks end One OF the most IN
teresting pictures Is that OF De
tective Dorothy" the eynopsis OF
which is here given
The Widow Martin. wretchedly
poor, allows her little girl, Dorothy,
TO re ADOPTED into a wealthy family.
The ohili is loaded with Injuries by
the kind people, but strangely
err Ugh is unhappy and longs for
hor real mamma. Meanwhile, the
widow Yainly tries to find employ
ment, but none is to be had. Re
turning to her poor howell one day
she sees a sign tackled on tree,
reads ii and learns that $4,000 re-
ward is offered for the capture Of
Jim Bradley, notorious murderer.
With a deep sigh at the thought OF
such a fortune, and how little
chance she would ever have to share
in it, the widow stumbles on. On
the avenue, little Dorothy is taken
for an airing by the maid, and. see
ing her opportunity, suddenly runs
away while the maid is talking
with friend Meanwhile, Bradley,
the murderer, is leading the police
a merry chase and finally takes
refnge in fight up fre-escape that
leads to the Widow Martins rooms.
Here be finds the widows clothing,
dons them as a disguise. leaves the
house before the detectives very
eyes and Is on his way to safety
when little Dorothy meets him on
the street. Recognizing the clothes
and believing the figure to be hel
mother, Dorothy stops Bradley and
clamors for attention. vainly Brad
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-06-13
EXCLUSIVE EXHIBITION In CAIRO AT THE BIIOU THEATRE.

torical accuracy in the producing OF
Henry VIII, the subject matter be-
ing the Shskespearean drama of the
same name.
The scenic backgrounds are mas
nificent and the costuming ve"y
elaborate. The picture is said TO b.
the most beautiful cineomatographio
production up to date,
Elsewhere in this issue Of TIL
Bulletin "A advertisement appear;
which gives q history in brief Q,
Henry VII. aud a synopsis OF tn
picture, the whole proving cduca
tional. and interesting reading mat
ter.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-06-13

ley tries to drive her away, excites
the suspicion of a passing patrol
man, a struggle ensues and Brad
ley is arrested. Once at the station.
he is identified and little Dorothy
is lauded for making the capture
possible. An hour later Dorothy is
returned to the widow and is re
warded with check for the $4,000
by the chief OF police, ending all
poverty and restoring complete hap-
piness Essanay