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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

| desire to announce myself as
candidate for the Office of County
Treasurer, Craig County, Oklahoma,
subject to the action of the Democratic
Primary to be held in August, 1912.
]. V. ROBERTS.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12
PortabIe church In midland.

An altar. duly consecrated by &c
clesiastics, has been installed upon an
automobile, the object being to pro-
mote mission work in the rural dis
tricts of England. 1t is o portable
church.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce G l.. White of Centralia as a
candidate for County Commissioner
fer the First District of Craig County,
subject to the Democratic primary
August 6, 1912.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12
FOR SUPREME JUDGE.

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce n. B. Maxey OF Muskogee for
the Office of Judge of the Supreme
Court from district number one, sub
ieot to the Democratic primary August
9Th
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12

The Chieftain is authorized to an
lounce L. P. Smart as candidate for
he office Of Sheriff of Craig County,
oklahoma, subject to the Democratic
primary. August, 1912.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12

Pay as little attention to discour
agements as possible, plow ahead as
a steamer does, rough or smooth, rain
or shine, to carry your cargo and
make your port Is the point.-Maltbie
3. Babcock.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12
To Be pardoned Mistakes.

Every honest man does what he
does because he thinks at the time 1t
5 the best thing to do. Therefore.
honest men should be forgiven mis-
axes The Macy Monthly
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12
Second District of Craig County sub.
ect to the primary in August.

The Chieftain is authorized to an
ounce Charles Teenor as a candidate
for County Commissioner for the Third
Representative in the State Legisla-
ture from Craig County, subject to the
Democratic Primary, August 9th.
1912. CHAS. TEENOR.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12
COUNTY JUDGE.

am candidate for reelection to
the office of County Judge of Craig
County, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary to be held in
August. stand on my old platform
that of low taxes and law enforcement.
/ ask the support of all voters who
view these matters as l do.
S. F. PARKS.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce E, j. Mcbride of Big Cabin as
a candidate for the office of County
Clerk of Craig County, subject to the
ction of the Democratic primary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12

| desire to announce myself as
candidate for the Office of Register of
Deeds of Craig County, Okla, subject
to the action Of the Democratic pri
mary to be held in August 1912.
w. l.. TROTT.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12
FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce Mrs. H. w. C. Shelton can
didate for the Office of County Super
intendent of Schools of Craig County,
subject to the Democratic primary in
August
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12

The Chieftain is authorized to an.
nounce the name of R. L. Jackson for
the Democratic nomination for Sheriff
district of Craig County, Okla, subject
to the Democratic primary in August,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12
FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR.

desire to announce myself as can.
'idate for the Office of County Assessor
or Craig County, subject to the action
# the Democratic Primary in August.
w. HOUK.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12

The Chieftain is authorized to an
1ounce the candidacy of Claud S.
Shelton for the nomination for the
Office of County Assessor of Craig
Jounty, subject to the Democratic
rimary in August.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12
FoR sHERIEE-

The Chieftain is authorized to an.
nounce Billy Friend a candidate for
the Democratic nomination for Sheriff
of Craig County, subject to August
primary
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce ]. L. Morris as candidate for
constable for Vinita Township, sub
ject to the Democratic primary,
August 9th.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12
FOR DISTRICT CLERK.

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to the Office of
District Clerk of Craig County, subject
to the Democratic primary.
LEE r. MITCHELL.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12

The Chieftain Is authorized to an
nounce the name of Geo. II. Ogden as
candidate for County Treasurer Of
Craig County, subject to the action of
he Democratic primary in August,
1912. GEO. II. OGDEN.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12

| am candidate for the nomination
or County Assessor of Craig County,
ubject to the action or the Democratic
voters in the primary to be held August
1912. VIRGIL A. KINNISON.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12
FoR COUNTY ATTORNEY.

| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Office of County Attorney
for Craig County. subject to the Dem.
ocratic primary in August.
WILLARD Fl. VOYLES.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12
A Weakness.

How could swear when there was
40 one to swear at" asked defendant
In q police court. Some people cannot
do anything without an audience.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12
FoR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

The Chieftain is authorized to an.
nounee j. Wes Harris a candidate for
County Commissioner for the Third
District Of Craig County, subject to
the Democratic primary
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12
KINITA, OKLA.

nounce Thomas w. Smith of Centralia
as a candidate for Superintendent Of
Schools of Craig County subject to
the Democratic primary in August.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12

Col. Roosevelt said that under no
circumstances would be accept am
other nomination, and it begins to look
like he was a phophet at one time.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12
EoR coNsrARLE.

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce Jake Smith candidate for
Constable for Vinita Township, subject
to the Der .atic primary August G..
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12

hereby announce myself for re-
election to the office of County Clerk
OF Craig County subject to the action
OF the Democratic primary of August,
1917. R F. NIX.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce the candidacy of w. C. Woodall
or County Commissioner for the third
istrict of Craig County, subject to the
democratic primary in August.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12

l am candidate for County Com
missioner of the Third Commissioners
District, Craig County, subject to the
emocratic primary to be held in
.ugust, 1912.
SAMUEL CHATTERToN,
Big Cabin, Okla.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12

! am candidate for reelection, on
the Democratic ticket to the office Of
County Attorney of Craig County, Ok
lahoma, subject to the action of the
Democratic voters at the primary to
be held in August, 1912.
c. CALDWELL.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12
Abe Martin Saws.

When folks tell you you haint
changed a bit It's usually cause they
can't think o anything else { say 1t
costs more t keep tn good will o
some peor.e than it does tourin' car.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12
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Q ANNOUNCEMENTS
o o 5000 o 8 900 900 o {

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounee John Kimbrough as a candidate
for Constable Of Vinita Township, sub
ject to the Democratic primary
August 6.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12
For Constable

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce Joe Walker a candidate for
constable for Vinita Township. Sub
iect to the democratic primary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12
THEo, D. b. FREAR.

The Chieftain is authorized to an
lrounce Dan Title as a candidate for
Constable Of Vinita Township, subject
ito the Democratic Primary, August 6.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12

Press tickets are going to be scarce
at Chicago but the convention will be
loud enough to hear it from the street.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12
The wnrId,s Great

What the world calls a great man
usually one who has suffered so
'trangely that historic science consid-
srs it worth while to hold an autopsy.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce Robt. L, Chamberlin as can
didate for the office of Sheriff Of Craig
County, subject to the action OF the
Democratic primary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12

The campaign against kissing has
not entirely stopped the delectable
exercise yet-not yet
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12

The Chiettain is authorized TO an
ounce George " Taylor as eandi
date for CouTty CemTlisTioNer sos he
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12

l hereby announce myself as a can
lidate for the Office of Superintendent
Schools Of Craig County, subject to
he action of the Democratic Primary
August, 1912.
JAMES F. MCCULLOUGH.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12

There is eternal fitness in the Balti.
more convention meeting in an
armory.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12
Hard to Got Away From

Nothing is so dificult to uuroot a.
pherlted wrong-t1ias
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12

FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.
The Chieftain is authorized to an
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12

The Chieftain is authorized to an
ounce the candidacy of E. N. William
'on, to the office of Register OF Deeds
OF Craig County, Oklahoma, subject
to the action of the Democratic
Primary of August, 1912.
e. NJ WILLIAMSON.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12

hereby announce my candidacy for
nomination for Congress from the
Third district, subject to the Republi
can primaries.
JAMES DENNIS FLYNN.
Sapulpa. Okla.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce D. 7. Witt a candidate for
County Commissioner for the Third
District, Craig county. subject to the
Democratic primary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12

The Chieltain is authorized to an
nounce the candidacy OF H. E. Riden-
hour for reelection to the office OF
Sheriff Of Craig County Oklahoma.
subject to the action of the Democratic
Primary of August. 1912.
H. E. RIDENHOUR.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12
FOR COUNTY

FOR COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE
The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce Pete Coyne as candidate for
Representative of Craig County. sub
Ieet to the August primary election.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12

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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-12
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS.

c. CALDWELL.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-12
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
Edited by the Augustan Literary Society

The Meade basket ball team
defeuted the Fowler basket ball
team on their courts with score
of II to II. The lineup was as
follows: Forwards, Dalsarn and
Campbell, Center, Denslow,
Guards, Perkins and McCamp-
bell. Prof. Hamilton together
with Hantla and Main were ma.
rooned on the way.
The Literary of the Augustans
was well attended and enjoyed
by all who were present.
The try out for the state de-
bate will be given at the school
house next Tuesday. Quite a
mum Der will try out we under
stand.
Braton Mitchell spent Sunday
at his home south of town.
1t was announced at chapel
Tuesday morning that we would
have two weeks of vacation in
stead of one which we counted
on.
The Alpha Nus will give their
next program one week from
Friday evening.
The Sophomares are enjoying
their tests this week. They haC
two Tuesday and will have an
other one Friday.
Another new student, Justin,
Bowen enrolled in the Higl
School Monday.
Three interesting basket bal
games have been scheduled
The first is with Fowler Higl
School to be played a week from
this coming Friday. Durin!
holidays, a game will be playe,
with the alumni team. On Dec
27, the boys play the Hutchinson
High School. Attend this gam
by all means.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-12
Baptist

Our people enjoyed the good SER
mon preached by Rev. O. S. Sumner
Bro. Sumner has been proclaiming
the gospel for 40 years. He calls
himself a reproclaimer of the apos'
ties message. His home is now at
Cherryvalc, Kansas and he has been
preaching at Providence and Hav-
ana in Montgomery County. His
churches have kindly granted him
FIVE months which he will spend
visiting his sons and daughters in
Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma. He
told us that he had lived in a day
when as Christian Minister he was
not invited to preach in the church
es of other denominations.
He has kindly consented to preach
for us again next Sunday morning.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-12
Methodist

The Missionary Society met with
Mrs. John Elliott last week. Mrs.
Halgh was leader. Light refresh
ments were served and a pleasant
and profitable afternoon was had.
Mrs. Hamilton favored them with a
solo which was greatly appreciated.
Mrs. Florence Williams led the
League on Sunday night. We are
glad to see the interest that is being
taken in these meetings. A good
feature is brief review of the
Herald. 1t is good plan to get as
many as possible to take part. Va
riety is good thing too. The
leader presented the subjeat clever
ly.
The Sunday School keeps up to
high tide. There were I3o present.
The offering was $3.1a. Miss
Stevenson has the class of girls that
Mrs. Bennett taught. They are
planning for Christmas program
and a tree.
The Ladies Bazaar and lunch was
a gratifying success. They cleared
about $42 and are able to pay out
for the sidewalk at the parsonage.
There were SO at prayer meeting
last week. Quite a number gave
same event or incident from the
church papers.
Class meeting was held after the
morning service with Bro. Sourbeer
as the leader. About thirty re-
mained and nearly everyone spoke.
1t was a great encouragement TO
hear the testimonies. Bro. Kelley
will lead in two weeks.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-12
CAPPER SAYS
mo CONTEST"
Republican Candidate For
Governor Has Decided
To Drop Fight

Information has lately been
given out that Arthur Capper,
Republicancandidat for Govern
or of Kansas, has concluded that
there is nothing to be gained by
contesting the election of his
Democratic opponent, George
II. Hodges, and has made a
statement to the effect that he
does not intend to carry the mat
ter further. Considerable ques-
tion has been raised since the
last election as to wherther or
not votes polled for him and
which were thrown out by the
election judges in certain coun-
ties owing to technicalitles,
seould have been counted.
The certificate of election was
given to Hodges by the State
canvassing board some few days
ago, and Capper's recent state
ment closes the matter.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-12

one else knows any thing about
any such arrangement.
AS to the car shortage, Meade
has felt the effect no more than
any of the neigh boring towns.
The enormous crop to be deliv.
cred to market this year has
made it hard for the railroad
company to get enough cars,
but we are informed that forty
eight hours is the longest any
one has been delayed in shipping
their grain to market. Local
railroad officials have been very
prompt in seeing that Meade got
good share of cars for the trans
portation of our products.
AS to the shortage of cars
causing the farmers any hard
ships, this is all mistake. Our
farmers are not forced to dispose
of their wheat in order to get
money upon which to live. They
are in comfortable circumstance
es and are holding their grain
for a higher price.
Our merchants have felt no
serious effects and business in
all lines in good condition.
With the exception of a few
DAYS, we have had ideal weather,
but should the temperature fall
to zero we believe we are safe in
saying that there would be no
suffering as result of a short
age of coal.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-12

Wife desertion is the charge
for which Chas. C. Yeates of
Plains, Kansas, is wanted in
Van Vert, Ohio. About six
months ago Mr.. Yeates came to
Plains and secured a position as
stenographer in the real estate
Office of Don II. Edwards. In a
few weeks his wife came and
they went to housekeeping. A
few days ago Sheriff Martin re-
Ceived letter from Henry B.
Wilson, sheriff of Van Vert
county enclosing a photo of the
gentleman in question and stated
that he had left wife and three
children and was wanted on the
Sharge named above. Sheriff
Martin at once made the arrest
-&pd Mr.. Yeates was brought to
Meade and placed in Jail. Sher-
if Wilson arrived today (Thurs-
day. and the prisoner will be
i~ken back toOhio to stand trial.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-12
Presbyterian

Devine worship at II a. m. and
7:45 p. m.
S. S. at 10 a. M, and C. f. at
GAS p. m.
We heartily commend those who
are taking in hand our Christmas
preparation, and rejoice to see the
willing spirit manifested on the part
of those who have put their hands
to training the boys and girls. We
are also, glad to see the childfen
eager for the opportunity to do
something to make the Christmas
Joyous.
The theme for next Sabbath
morning-"The poor are our con-
slant opportunities for gospel of
deeds" Mt. 26:I1.
Notice the c. E. topic-"Teach-
infs of this years Sunday School
lessons that have impressed them
selves upon me-" Ps. II9:9-I6.
Miss Beulah Marshall will lead.
We were glad to see so many of the
young men at the endeavar last time.
All services as usual.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-12
THOMPSON
ELIGIBLE
Question as to Whether Jud-
ges are Eligible Decided
Thirty Years Ago

Bale Waggener, state senator
elect from Atchinson county, dug
out the record in the old Peters
Woods contest in congress yes
terday and says this ought to end
the talk about w. A. Thompson
being ineligible to his seat in
the United States Senate. There
is hard fight being made by
certain interested Democrats
and standpat Republicans to
sidetrack Thompson and have
the Legislature name some 9th
er man for the place.
The chief reason assigned for
asking members of the legisla-
ture to refuse to vote for Thomp-
son is because of the Kansas
constitutional prohibition against
Judges of the district court rum
ming for federal Offices during
the term for which they were
elected a Judge of the district
court. In the Peters-Woods
case congress ruled in this very
proposition and settled it. In
1882 S. X. Peters, S. N. Wood,
and six other men were candi-
dates for congress man-at-large
from Kansas. Peters won the
nomination by plurality of on
ly few hundred, but he had a
plurality of over sixteen thous-
and over Woods. But Woods
brought the contest before the
elections committee of the house
on the ground that Peters had
no right to his seat because of
tHC AduodS CObS llLullOldl pl u
hlbition. Peters was serving as
district judge at the time he
was elected to congress.
The elections committee of
the house and the house itself
SUSTAINED it, found that the
state Of Kansas was attempting
to add to the qualifications for a
congressman and that the states
had no right to do this and that
Peters was entitled to his seat in
spite of the Kansas constitution.
The decision of the elections
com mittee quoted many legal
citations from eminent authori-
ties holding to this same view of
the law.-Topeka Capital.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-12
NO SHORTAGE
OFCOAL
Report False and Without
Foundation

"Meade Kansas, Dec. 5-Be-
cause of the car and coal short
age, the people here are forced
to use chips for fuel. Orders
were placed in the summer for
coal, but little has arrived. The
coal dealers have fitted out wag
ons and motor cars to go over
the prairies and collect the chips.
The lack OF timber in this region
makes the situation serious,
with winter close at hand.
The people here do not mind
the shortage of coal as much as
the shortage of cars to haul the
wheat. Much of the grain has
not been marketed because the
farmers have been unable to get
cars to carry it. That is caus-
ing much hardships around here
as the farmers need the money
to pay the farming expenses and
store bills. Merchants haye
felt the effects as they have to
carry the bills long time. All
lines of business have been Grip.
pied by the shortage.
Local railroad officials have
promised no relief in the short.
age of cars and if some relief is
not found soon, the people in
this county will suffer. The
temperature has been slowly de-
clining and it is feared that there
Twill be suffering unless fue
reaches here soon"
The above article appeared ii
The Hutchinson Gazettee o.
Decem Der g, and similar articles
appeared in The Kansas City
Star, The Topeka Capital, and
The Topeka Journal of the same
ate. Just where the article or
iginated is not known, but the
whole thing is big mistake.
Relative to the fuel situation
Meade has been as well supplied
with coal as any town on the
Rock Island aud good quality
of coal too. Information from
all our prominent coal dealers is
that there has not been a day
this fall that some one of them
has not had coal in sufficient
quantity to supply the demand
Orders were placed by our Goa
dealers early in the season and
car after car arrived and was al
once delivered to our people. Al
this time the majority of our pco'
pie have their coal stored for the
winter. AS to the wagons and
motor cars fitted up by the
coal dealers to collect the chips,
neither the dealers nor anyone
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-12
To-day is the 18th day of the
18th month of 1912.

At the recent meeting of the
Kansas State Historical Society
held in Topeka, d. E. Ballard of
Washington Kansas was elected
president. Mr.. Ballard is a well
known Kansas pioneer. He is
the owner of the Ballard ranch,
southwest of Meade.