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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-19

OFFICIAL REPORT
the Condition the
PRUDENTIAL BUILDING & LOAN ASSOCIATION
Located at Great Bend in the County Barton State Kansas at the
close Of business day Of December 1911
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-19

State of Kansas, Barton County, SIS.
We, the undersigned, members Of
the Board Of County Commissioners
in and for said county, and Ex-0fficio
Board of Canvassers for said county,
do hereby certify that the foregoing
abstract Of votes cast at the Special
Election held i'm the several precincts
Of said county on the 9Th day Of jan
uary, A. D. 1912, is true and correct,
as shown by the returns of said elec-
ton ON file in the office Of the coun-
~ clerk and canvassed by US this
18th day Of January, A. D. 1912.
Witness our hands this 18th day Of
January. 1912.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-19
Stock loans

Stock loans made during last six months
Stock loans paid during last six months
Stock loans outstanding now
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-19

FRANK WOOD
Pc. MURPHY
ATTEST: Commissioners.
C. F. YoUNKIN, County Clerk.
There being nothing further, the
Board adjourned to meet again at
their next regular session, which will
be the first Monday in February.
FRANK WOOD,
ATTEST: Temp. Chairman.
CT. YoUNKIN County Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-01
upon GAMBLERS.
Police Arrest Several Men in a Room
Over a Lunch House on
King Street.

An alleged gambling house, located
on the second floor of 318 ling street,
over the Alexandria Quicl, Lunch
Room, was raided shortly after three
o'clock yesterday morning, by Chief
Goods. Lieut.. Belts and officer Tai
bot Two Cinnamon were found in the
place with the crowd, one of whom
made his escape.
When the police entered the place
they found eight men and the two
Cinnamon. There was $3.50 on the
table
Henry C. Phillips, Arthur Wilson
Peter Hall, Joseph Johnson, Harry
Spasmaur, William Jackson, William
Brown, John Francis were taken II
custody, as was also a Chinaman nam
ed Sam Hen.
Collateral in the sum of $50 was re-
CURED of Phillips, alleged to be thu
proprietor of the place, and the 9th
ers were required to deposit s. col
lateral.
When the case was called IN the
Police Court this morning all save
Phillips failed to appear and forfeit
ed their collateral. Phillips was flne(
$50. The latter stated that ne hat
furnished the collateral for the 9th
ers that had been taken in the rand
and he asked if the money could b'
returned 60 him. Justice Cation tolt
him it could not. The Golfers Of tn
city treasury received S67.6O by Thu
raid.
A Greek, supposed to be the less'
of the building in which the gamblm!
was being conducted, stated that h
conducted lunch room farther ~
King street, and he disclaimed all res
possibility. Upon being questioned
he said his brother, who leases tn
place. was i'll in Washington. Anoth
or brother is in the land Of Homer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-01
SAFE AND SANE FOURTH.
Efforts of Authorities to Eliminate
Dangerous Practices on ande-
pendence Day.

In pursuance of the standing order
of Mayor Paf, chief Goods of the
Police force, will notify dealers that
no cannoncrackers, torpedoes, toy
pistols or other dangerous devices
can be sold in this city for use on the
Fourth of July. All persons who may
be arranged for violations of the law
will pay the penalties prescribed. FOL
several days heavy explosions have
been heard in certain quarters OF the
city. Evidently the work Of persons
who persist in defying the law. The
police will be instructed to make ar
rests in all cases coming to then
knowledge or notice. For several
wears the authorities have been en-
deayoring to eliminate this dangerous
and useless feature of independence
Day and Christmas. They have sue
ceeded in minimizing the nuisance.
The practice works loss to the city
as people living contiguous to Alex
andria are afraid to bring horses here
on such occasions, and many proceed
to Washington where explosions are
prohibited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-01
DEATH OF FORMER RESIDENT.

Jasper NJ. Jackson, a prominent
merchant Of Fairfax county, and for
merly a resident of this city, died
suddenly yesterday morning at his
home at Annandale, where ne had
been connected with general mer-
chandise store for several years. he
was 4S years old and is survived by
a widow and several children. rune
raj services will be held in st. James
Catholic Church, Falls Church, at IL
o'clock tomorrow morning. Mr.. Jack
son had been in i'll health about a
year.
Angina pectoris is said to have
been the cause of his death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-01
CHMDREN'S DAY SERVICES.

The annual children's day exercises
of the First Baptist Sunday school
were held yesterday morning at IL
o'clock. The church was beauti1ullE
decorated with ferns and plants. Inc
program consisting of songs, recita-
tions solos and other exercises was
we'll rendered and much enjoyed by
the congregation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-01
ELkS MEETING TONIGHT.

An important meeting OF the Alex
andria Lodge of Elks will be held to-
night in their lodge rooms on Prince
street. The officers Of Washington
lodge will be present and it is expect
ed an important business proposition
will be submitted to the Alexandra
members. Exalted Ruler Barrett IS
very anxious to have large attend
ance and urges oil -""rlbers OF the
,os cial endeavor
ing will COM
-.-..... id will be of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-01
FUNERAL.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Marga-
ret Smith, of Baileys Crossroads, Fan
fax county, took place Saturday noon
from the Episcopal Chapel at that
place. Rev. Dr.. S. A. Wallis, of the
Episcopal Theological Seminary Of
ficiated. Interment was in the ceme-
terry at that place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-01

The schooner Nontrose W. Houck,
arrived Yesterday at Baltimore loaded
with phosphate rock from Port Tampa
The schooner bears the name of well
known Alexandrian who is now mer-
chant prominent in New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-01
FRATERNAL VISIT.

Oriental Court No. 10, will this
evening entertain Fairfax Court at
the Hall of Alexandria Council, NO.
; O. F.. A. The degrees of the order
will be conferred. The court will also
have as its guest the Alexandra
Band Refreshments will be served
during the evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-01

Mrs. Grover Burrell and two chill
dren of Nashville, Tenn, are visiting
Mr.. Thomas Warmock in St. Asaph
street.
MIR. r. H. C. Beverly returned today
from Warrenton, where he spent the
weekend with Mrs. Beverly.
Miss Eva E. Cowling, of West End,
is at the University of Virginia Sum-
mer School taking course for a
special certificate in High School En-
plish. and is also studying primary
methods.
&**&*x
Miss Nellie Goodwin has returned
from Gordonsville, where she spent
several days as the guest of her CRANE
mother, Mrs. Emily Goodwin.
$3.50
DR.. and Mrs. w. Cosby Bell, OF the
Theological Seminary are the guest:
of friends in Bridgewater, Va.
Mr.. Arthur kinsolving, of the Epls
copal High School, is the guest Of Mr.
David Woods in Charlottesville.
Miss Maud Fl. Allison, of Frederick:
burg is visiting relatives in this
city.
*snSHP
Mrs. Frank l.. Hawkins and Mis-:
Crete Hawkins, Of Missouri, are TIT
guests of MIR. j. c. Creighton in
King street. Mrs. Hawkins was for
merly Miss Fannie Mills, at one tlm'
teacher in the public schools O.
this city.
DR.. Matthew W. O'Brien, who ha'
been confined to his home by illness
for some time, is rapidly recovering
and will soon be able to resume nj:
practice.
Mrs. Lewis II. Machen has return
cd from a visit to her mother, Mrs
MCGOWAN, at her home in Vienna.
Mr.. Z. H. Hammond, of this city
is i'll of typhoid fever at Colonla
Beach.
Mrs. J. Armistead Eggborn ant
little daughter have returned iron
Cape May, where they spent seVera
weeks.
x
Miss Virginia FitZhugh Wheat,
recently returned from a visit to
aunt, Mrs. West, in Baltimore, v
leave during the week Tor T. '
Springs, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Oliver ane
Master Herbert Oliver, Jr., are the
quests of Mrs. divers sister, MIS-
Unduch at her home in Baltimore, anc
will later accompany Mrs. Unduch tc
her summer home at Middle River
Md.
1888
Mr.. and Mrs. James G. Roche have
returned from a short visit to Baltl-
more.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-01

FINED TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS.
William II. Higgs, colored, was ar
rested Yesterday by officers Garvey
and Reid on the charge of carrying a
pistol. Riggs was brought before
the Police Court this morning and
fined S25.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-01
Woodward 81 LOtnrop
10th 18th. and G Streets,
WASHINGTON, c. G..
I able andDecorative Linens,
I Towels and White Goods.
Exceptionally Low Priced.

July is month of clearance and special selling in
our Linen and White Goods Departments. and never
in any preceding has the occasion looked SO
favorable for patrons. Much OF the nerchan-
disc is small lots from stock, and While we
enumerate number of them there are also many in,
stances in which the quantity small to announce
and in these the greatest reductions have been made
Purchasers in every line assured OF unusual
value giving; the qualities being the best IN each
1ne---and the prices lowest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-01

The barge Pocomoke, from Susque
hanna with ice for the Mutual lc'
Company, has arrived.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-01
Hamilton & co

Beginning of the End Of
the Most Successful Sale
Ever Held in Alexandria.
On or About ADJUST l..
We Will Move Into Our
New Building.
White tan light blue lined suits. sold
as high rs 1913 for l 90.
Percal house Dresses sold for 81, 90
at 69c.
White and cream net waists, Mar
quisettes black midas and fancy stripe
tailor made Silk Waists. values ranging
up to IS. 9S choice 1.69.
Black taffeta rilk Petticoats, $@.HS
value, reduced to 2.4S.
White Rep. tailor made skirts, S3.9
value, reduced to . ~.
White rep, black navy aud linen
color wash Skirts, sold up to 81 40 re
duced to Sc.
Children 8 > to L years tan Pongee,
and white Pique Goats, sold for 81. %
to LAO at at soc.
Childrens Coats, to years navy
Serges tan pongee silks, light gray
cloths. sold up as high as $2,9S for
Sligo.
Muslin Underskirts with very wide
embroidery, $1.00 value 70 69e.
Nainsook Gowns low neck, embroid-
ery and lace trimmed, 81 values for
S9c.
White rrffed Curtains sold as high
as 81 80 pair at soc.
45 inch embroidery, Flouucing $.125
former price now soc.
75c embroidery Flouncing, 81 inch
at Acc.
Light blue, pink, tan plain color
Organdy l0c values at &c.
u - dress Ginghaths in remnants,
2 to 10 yards at i 3'4c,
l0c yard wide percaie for sac,
l5c table Oil Cloths. &c yard.
lSc serpentine Grapes Tor &c yard,
29c mating rugs forlc,
.5c white Voil for &c,
csc wide welt white piques for l9c.
Csc plain color Silks for II l &c,
soc fancy stripe wash Silks for CSC,
soc Silk Crepes, pink, light blue,
lavender for 20c,
19c Poplins, pink, light blue, hello.
reseda for 1uc,
15c colored Vols. fancy stripes and
aud figures fer lie.
15c double width fancy Flaxons for
I'D
Is coored French Organdys for lSc,
25c white Sherette's for 2oc,
121-2c Bates dress ginghams for lUc,
10c Embroidercs for sc,
Ladies fancy Belts. worth up to
LOO, for 25c,
Val lares and insertings to match,
worth up 70 SOC for 25c dozen,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-01
MARRIAGELICENsE AND DEEDS

Forty-one marriage license were is
sued in the clerks Office of the Cor
poration court during the month OF
June-30 to white people and II to
colored. Forty-fve deeds were re-
corded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-01
RIVER NOTES.

A bouy tender is engaged in plac
ing bouys in position in the river of
this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-01
BOOKSELLERS and STATIONERS
621-623-625 KING STREET.
THE HIGH COST OF LIVING.

Can be reduced by buying meats
and provisions at my sanitary meat
and provision market.
Every piece Of meat sold mere 10
absolutely guaranteed, as the same 10
kept in a modern refrigerator anu Il
cut and handled in PerIc~is tiic
proof compartment.
1t will pay you to call
methods of handling cash. cie''' -
C.. 0. D. accounts.
VIM. II. PECK,
Payne and Queen SITS
Phones: Bell 1872; Home lo2.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-01

Hard Shell crabs at DREW'S to-
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-01

MIR. r. H. C. Beverly returned today
from Warrenton, where he spent the
weekend with Mrs. Beverly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-01
SOCIAL AND Personal
Interesting News Notes About Peo-
pie of Alexandria Happenings
In Society.

Mrs. Grover Burrell and two chill
dren of Nashville, Tenn, are visiting
Mr.. Thomas Warmock in st. Asaph
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-01

Mr.. and Mrs. James c. Roche have
returned from a short visit to Baltl-
more.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-28
DEAN FUNERAL AT
CHARLTON SUNDAY

Charlton, May 25.--Mrs. Rhoda D.
Dean died at the home Of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. r. c. Wood, in this city on
Thursday evening, May %, at Ills
o'clock. She had been in i'll health for
some time, but death came suddenly
and was due to heart failure. A brief
service was held at the Wood home
yesterday morning at o'clock, con-
Quoted by Rev. Souls, after which the
remains were taken to Sabetha, Kas.,
where funeral services will be held
Sunday and where interment will take
place. She was II years old and was
born in Illinois. She is survived by
five grown children. who will have
the sympathy of many friends in their
sorrow.
Mrs. Shore Dies.
Mrs. Sherman Shore Of English
township passed away at the hospital
in Chicago on Thursday evening,
where she went some time ago and
where she underwent a severe surgi-
cal operation.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-28
CHANCES MAOE|N
SCHOOL COURSES
ADDITION MADE TO NORMAL De.
PARTMENT-PRAC ENG
LIsH TO BE TAUGHT,

With the opening of the new school
year next September several changes
and additions to the curriculum of the
high school will be made. The
normal course will be extended so az
to give the juniors training in U. s.
history. physiology and English, &C.
cording to normal provisions The
state legislature has made special
concession for this course in that all
students will be allowed to take their
examinations before the superintend.
ent just as soon as they have com.
pleted study. ....,.
A practical commercial English
course will also be a feature next
term. This course will include letter
writing and other business" phases
The present English course will still
be maintained.
Domestic science will be made a
regular study, the department holding
three recitation periods and two for
labratory work. Preference will be
given the upper classmen in this de
partment. The chemistry and physics
courses will be optional with the stu
dent next year.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-28
TYRONE

Mr. O. Starbuck and family OF Wood
burn are visitors at the parental }. r.
Shehan home.
Andy Wizard is on the sick list at
this writing.
Patsy Logan of Melrose was in town
toady enroute to Georgetown where he
is doing some papering and painting.
Miss Della Ennis and James Coady
were Abba passengers recently.
Gov Swift was an Abba passenger
recently to secure medical assistance
for valuable horse which is sick.
Mat Garmedy of Melrose was In this
vicinity recently looking after his in
surance business.
Mrs. M. Green made recent visit
with her daughter Mrs. D. Deenen at
Melrose. :,
Attorney c. C. Carter and family
were recent Abba visitors.
-. F. Weber, machinist from the
Creston shops is here opera ting the tie
marking machine which the Burlington
is using preparing the track for the
new 90 pound steel they will lay in
the track this season.
The civil engineer from the general
Offices Of the Burlington are doing
some work west Of town on the Bur
ilngton.
The new store building that r. /.
Wilson is erecting is progressing rap
idly and soon will be ready for occu-
pancy.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-28
Tacoma DOCTOR
FOUND IN CREEK
PROMINENT PHYSICIAN, DR.
STUMBAuGH, PROBABLY
FATALLY INJURED.

Lacona, May 25.-Oflcers continued
their search today for the assailant
of Dr. D. w. Stumbaugh, a prominent
physician who was found unconscious
in a small creek and is probably Ia
tally injured.
A stab wound over the heart, sew
eral minor bruises and cuts were re-
ceived by the doctor, who was brought
to his home here several hours after
wards in very serious condition.
After driving for several miles the
doctor got out of his buggy. Few
minutes later he was accosted by q
dark, heavy set man, who attacked
him with knife and sand bag. At
ter stabbing him over the heart, the
robber slashed his coat In four OF
five places and struck him fierce
blow with the sand bag on the back
of his head. Taking SIS from his
pockets he carried the body OF the un'
conscious man about one hundred
yards and threw him into a creek
leaving him for dead. The water soon
revived the doctor and he crawled
back to his buggy and drove a halt
mile where a friend put him IN an
automobile and took him home. The
sheriffs at Charlton and 1ndianola
were notified.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-28
EDDYvILLE.

Rev. S. Wander Vert pastor Of the
First Reformed church Of Pella, was
the guest of Rev. Mansen Tuesday.
DR.. S. Merryman Of Ward visited at
the Chas. Phillips home Tuesday. DR..
Merryman and Mr.. Phillips became
friends during the time they lived IN
the Klondike country
Frank Ogden who has been working
in Des Moines is at home this week on
account Of sickness.
The Missionary society Of the M. -.
church met Tuesday afternoon at the
church. After the transaction Of bust
ness several papers were read.
A. c. Black was business caller N
Ottumwa Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs John Landalin and
daughter Alta left Wednesday for
Billings, Mont, to make their home.
Mr.. and Mrs c. II. Stuber, r. II.
Walker, Robert Martin and Mrs. Laura
Dible took trip to Richland Wednes-
day by auto.
Mrs. Emma Clapp who has been In
Eddyville caring for her sister Mrs 8.
Harding returne dto Abba Wednesday.
Morris Gibson Of Chillicothe, Mo-,
is visiting his brother H. G. Gibson.
Mr.. Gibson and brother went to Iowa
City Tuesday to spend a few days Wis
iting their mother.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-28
-
ORMANVilLE.

Rev. Robert Hall of Ottumwa, was
greeted here Sunday by a large audi
ence at the NJ. e. church.
A number Of the young folks of this
place attended the Epworth league at
Serman chapel Sunday night.
Mrs. K. c. Durham was hostess re.
Gently to Mesdames J. w. Ward and
w. J. Berry Of Ottumwa, Mesdames
Grant Monohon, Joe King, Joe Clark
son and Misses Lovina Hopwood
Olive Monohon and Ada Clarkson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Monohon and
daughter Miss Olive entertained ten
or more young folks OF this place Sun
DAY. -
Mr.. and Mrs. D. o. Thompson were
guests at the e. S. Berry home Sun
day.
prayer meeting at the M. E. church
every evening conducted by Mrs. M
v. Orman.
D. B. Shadley and Hiram Mccall
are building a fine residence for G
w. Shadley
Mrs. Minnie Shadley and daughter
Rosa and son Clarence, will spend
month or two with the formers broth
er, Oliver Prever.
Mrs. Lee Rhine was an afternoon
caller on Mrs. G. M. Thomas Saturday
Eldridge Mccall and Thomas Ben
son, the former of Ottumwa, the lat
ter of Avery, spent part Of last weel
here with friends.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-28
FARM 1NGTON.

Mrs. G. F. Boyer and Mrs. Margaret
Clark visited over Sunday with. Mrs.
Mary Boyer in Keokuk.
Rev. c. F. McMann left Thursday for
Des Moines to attend the Northern
Baptist convention.
Miss Iva Juninks left Thursday for
a visit with her sister Mrs wizard
Mccoy in Indianola.
John Crown left Wednesday for Fort
Yellowstone to join his regiment. Ser
geant Crown has been visiting his par
ents John Crown and wife for several
weeks. He was acc ompanied as far as
Mt. Zion by his aunt Miss Ripple
Cleave. his sister Miss Christine Crown
and Miss Iva Good.
Miss Kate Rigby was recent keo-
kuk visitor
Mrs. Sarah Petre Of Bonaparte Wis
tied Saturday with Mrs. Myra Hassler.
Mrs. Julia Dunn has returned to her
home in Hutchinson, kans., after a
three weeks visit with her sister Mrs.
G. n. Green.
Mrs. Allie Wolf and son of Mount
Sterling were over Sunday guests of
Mrs. Volts sister Mrs. Wesley
Steeples
Miss Alma Frank was Keokuk Wis
itor Monday.
Mrs. Henry Fightmaster was a re-
cent Bonaparte visitor.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-28
MEMORIAL DAY
AT BA TAVlA
L. D. THOMAS OF FAIRFIELD WILL
MAKE ADDRESS-THE
PROGRAM.

Batavia, May 25.-The following
memorial program has been arranged
for Memorial day, May 30. All places
of business in the city will be closed
from 1870 to 4 p. m. The G. A. ~.
and band will meet at the postotf1ce
and march to the Methodist church
and take their position on Church St.
The W. R. G. and the citizens will as
semble next to the G.. A. R., and the
school children will follow and at 1:3O
D. M, march to the Christian church
in the following order.
The Batavia cornet band.
School children.
Women's Relief corps.
Grand Army Of Republic.
Citizens.
At the Christian church the follow
ing program will be carried out:
Rev. ]. A. Brown, chairman.
Song by congregation-America.
Invocation-Rev. Daniel Holder.
Song by choir-Marching Through
Georgia.
Ten minute address by chairman.
Ladies quartet-Old Heroes Brave.
Recitation-Ethel Evans.
Song by choir-Battle Cry of Free
dom.
observation-disclosures Pebler.
Duet and chorus-Just Before the
Dawn.
Recitation-Helen Forney.
Memorial address-Leo D. Thomas
Of Fairfield
Mixed quartet-The Boy Of the Old
Brigade.
Song by choir-Tenting Tonight.
Benediction-Rev 0. J. Fix.
After services form in line the same
as before and march to cemetery. Al
the cemetery music by the band
Star Spangled Banner and decoration
of graves.