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Connecticut western news., 1912-05-30
MEMORIAL SERVICE.

Veterans and Sons Listen to ApproprI- ate Sermon.
 The Memorial service at the Pilgrim Church Sunday morning was attended by a number of Veterans and Sons. Rev. MT. Gillette preached timely and impressive sermon, basing his remarks on 1st Chronicles, II: 16-19:
 And David was then in the hold, and the Philistines' garrison was then at Bethlehem.
 And David longed and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the we'll at Bethlehem. that is the gate l
 Aud the three brake through the host of the Philistines and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought to David |: but David would nos drink of it, but poured it out to the Lord,
 should do this thing: shall drink the lives in jeopardy? for with the Jeopardy of their lives they brought 1t {: therefore he would not drink 1t. -s
 This, the speaker said. is one of the finest stories about David. It not only exhibited his great influence over his followers. but it shows him to have been man with high sense of the sacred ness of life. A whim of his had caused these three men to risk their lives for his qualification and it was holding life too cheaply for him to take advantage of such loyalty. He calls that cup of water ''the blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy"-not that they shed their blood, but that they risked it, which is the same thing in principle.
 You veterans dld not give your lives for your country, but "you went in jeopardy of your lives" and the coun- try's debt is the same to you as to those who died in the cause. Life IS cheap when it is poured out for trivial or un- worthy ends. The speed mania sent sixteen hundred lives to the bottom of the sea. It was too high price to pay and viewed from the standpoint of the cause it cheapened life. But high and holy principle entered in the principle of honor at the giving of life for the weak and dependent And while the human heart was shaken with a sob, it was also filled with fresh sense of the divinity of life; for many a man freely gave his life that woman or a child might live. They preferred death with honor to life with dishonor. There was no price too high for them to pay in their devotion to great principle ; and, |, by the way, we owe it to the Cross of Christ that this principle has become so ingralned in human hearts.
 Those who went in jeopardy of their lives in the cause of liberty and the main tenanoe of the government-moved by loyalty and compassion-are eager that those who come after should not forget the great price which was paid for that which they enjoy No one has ex- pressed both the appreciation of this sacrifice and the obligations and respon. abilities of coming generations better than did Lincoln in his Gettysburg address. Surely the world will not for get. It will. appreciate it more and moro as the sense of the sacredness and divinity of life is increased by every act of devotion to duty and heroic self giving for others. No man need fear the ultimate judgment of God or of mankind who has put his life in jeopar- dy' through loyalty to his country or a dasira to lift mankind
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-30
T0DAY'S PROGRAM
Citizens Will Join Veterans in Observ-
 ance of the Day.

Citizens Will Join Veterans in Observ-
 ance of the Day.
 The program for today includes the round of the cemeteries to be made by representatives of David s. Cowles Post, G. A. R. The start will be made from the Post room as soon after 2 o'clock as possible.
 At 12 o'clock the Boy Scouts, Camp Fire Girls and citizens will gather at Lower Cemetery to assist the Post in decorating the graves of the soldiers, of which there are over 90.
 Hiram Eddy Camp, 5. of ", of Lake vile, will send firing squad to fire a vollsy over Dr. Eddy's grave.
 On the return from Lower Cemetery, dinner will be served in Pilgrim church dining room to the members of the G. A. R., their wives and guests, the S. of ", the Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls, who assist at the Lower Cemetery. At 1:30 o'clock the Citizens Band will give 8 concert on the green in front of the Town Hall. .
 At 3 o'clock the following program will be given in the hall, with MT. George J. Vogel as chairman
 Song by pupils of the 7th and 8th grades, "Call to Arms"
 Invocation, Rev. J. P. Smyth. Double quartette, "The Vacant Char. " Orders of the Day, Commander W. R. Weddle.
 Song, Speed On, Republic"
 Address, Rev. George F. Waters.
 Double quartette, Soldiers Farewell. :" The quartettes bave been arranged by Mrs. W-C. Bullock, with these singers |: H. s. Lathrop, J. Bianchi, J. R. H. Armstrong, L. A. Caldwell, Jr.; I. L. scott. R. D. Peirce. c. E. DeHart, c. s. MAther.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-30
HOUSE BURNED
Fred Scamerhorn Escaped In His
 Night Clothes by Jumping.

Fred Scamerhorn Escaped In His
 Night Clothes by Jumping.
 The residence of Fred Scamerhorn, on the west side of the Housatonic river, north of the railroad bridge, was des- troyed by fre at an early hour Monday morning, and MT. Scamerhorn, who oc- cupied it alone, escaped with his life only by climbing out of a second story window, having had barely time to grab a suit of clothes and throw them out be- fore he jumped, in his night clothes.
 MT. Scamerhorn, evidently deeply af- fected by the destruction of his home, gave the details of the affair, as nearly as he could recollect. them: Said he : "1 was awakened late in the night or toward morning by the whining of my dog, which always slept in the kitchen. down stairs. shouted to the dog to keep qulet, and tried to get to sleep again. but the dog kept on whining, and made up my mind something was wrong. SO jumped out of bed and start ed to go down stairs to investigate. When I opened the door at the head of the stairs I was driven back by sheet of flames that seemed to fill the whole stairway. jumped back, as 1t was i'm possible to get down the stairs, and the inside of the house, below seemed to be all on fire. I grabbed up 8 suit of clothes from the chair beside my bed, threw them out of the window, but had no time to save anything else. as the flame were bursting into the room, so I hastily crawled through the window, to the roof of the porch and jumped to the ground, distance of eight or nine feet. getting some painful bruises when I struck. s,
 "As the dog was bowling piteously I ran around to the kitchen window, grab bed up stick and smashed the lower sash, when the dog immediately came to the opening. reached in, took her by the collar and lifted her out. but she attempted to jump back in again, so I took her up to the barn and locked her in By this time the house was 8 seeth- ing furnace with flames bursting from every window, and very soon it was nothing but heap of ruins"
 The house was built about 26 years ago, and the owner says S1,800, would not make good his loss, He carried in surance of $1, 900 on house and furniture all of which was destroyed. The repor t that number of snakes kept as pets, were burned, MT. Scamerhorn says is untrue; he had captured and "domesti- cated" some snakes, earlier in the season, but had set them at liberty as he was obliged to be away from home, on busi- ness most of the time, since taking the agency for the Blakeney fatiron.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-30
Hail Damages Tobacco

A severe hail storm broke over Sufield about o'clock Friday evening and did several thousand dollars damage to the tobacco growers. Much of the tobacco that had already been set in the fields was injured, but the greatest damage was done to the plants ill the hot houses. The storm was heaviest in the center of tho town. Several of the hail stones lK inches ill diameter. At Austin Brothers greenhouses about 100 panes Of glnss Were broken.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-30
BOY SCOUTS PICNIC.
Enjoyable Outing and Strenuous Hike
 Last: Saturday.

"Great time we had last Saturday. "You bet ! It was the best ever" This has been the talk of the Boy Scouts for the last week and we certainly did have a good time. About 9:3o nineteen of us went ou the longest hike yet taken. We went as the guests of Mir. and Mrs A. $. G. Taylor At East Canaan the boys stopped at Donalds Gaylords home for little refreshment, which was very much appreciated. We then continued our journey and reached Norfolk about 1:So. We were cordially welcomed and royalty entertained. Dr. Moses gave each boy postal savings card to be filled up and used As a starter for fund for a clubhouse for the Scouts. Then we went up to the monument on Dutton Mountain and had fine lunch with ice cream, bananas, oranges, sandwiches, ginger ale, cookies and cakes. Late in the afternoon we went over to an artif- cial pond, where some of the fellows went in swimming. About 6:30 we came back to the house, signed our names in Mrs. Taylor's guest book, and came home in automobiles loaned by MT. J. Henry Roraback, MT. H. k. Lyles and MT. Allyn Fuller.
 NELSON PARSONS, Secretary.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-30
The Resorter.

The June number of the New England Resorter, inst out. surpasses even the beautiful initial number of that interest ing magazine which preceded it. Its cover, q charming automobile girl by Chase Elmer son, the Boston artist, is worth framing. And the body of the magazine is simply packed with wonder ful pieturcs of New England scenery and luxurious portraits of interesting personalities. Its pictorial features alone are among the very fiuest produced in America.
 In addition there are namber of fas- cinating articles about New England.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-30
Taft Will Stay.

>f President Taft will succeed himself as elective member of the Yale corpora tion. Clifford Pinchos, 'S9, was the only other alumnus who received the requisite twenty five votes for thu nom. ination, and he has withdrawn. leaving MT. Taft the oulv candidate in the field
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-30
That Camp Fire Girls Picture.

The picture of the Wangum Camp Fire Girls, which appeared in last weeks News, attracted much attention and proved a most desirable feature. The original photograph was taken by Rev. o. W. Hanna. of East Canaan, and was the one shown in lantern enlargement in his recent illustra ted lecture at the Scouts and Girls entertainment Tn Odd Fellows Hall and elicited hearty ap' plause.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-30
Smallpox In Eastford.

A case of smallpox was discovered in Eastford Thursday by Dr. Charles E.. Jenkins, netting city health officer of Willimantic. There had beeu suspicion of the case and pr Jeukins was sent for. Re foun.. that'the person was getting over it and that several members of the family had lately recovered from the disease
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-30

Mrs. Gotrox-"Have you given up your utl.uInuhlle?"
 Mrs. Bluffun-"Yes. There're get ting so coiumon; l was arrested three times last week for speeding. and y name didn't appear iu the papers once y -Philadelphla Record.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-30
Tbe Hast SoIoter.

THE years pass and flowers come again " Though with the course of each revolving sun Their ranks grow less who strew the gentle blooms Above the graves of those whose is It needs not spring wealth of floral need
 To call to mind the battle dangers braved Or wake to life the praise and gratitude
 Of this great land his hero efforts saved. But that which time and season cannot change, And fades not the flowers bud may fade, Is that rich heirloom in the nations heart
 The memory of his glorious past has made That day will come-though may it distant be When Death must place it's seal upon his brow But never dawn can break or day-star beam
 When Love and Honor will be less than now.
 PETER H. DOYLE, in Philadelphia North American.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-30

Teacher-"How old would a person be this year who was born in 1874?"
 Over. sophisticated scholar-"Was it 8 man or a woman ?''-Lippincott's.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-30

Continued on page 9
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1912-01-04

Continued next week.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1912-01-04
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Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1912-01-04

10 buy nlm drinks On. mes corKer
an no mistake"
Wen. what OF himg" Bob interrupt
ed Haggin's flow somewhat impatient.
! iy.
lies takin' the Smith end Of the
row Lives in the Slough
ION own ward, you know-gets him
ser elected ward chairman-how, [
uont know. An now he's goin round
Sayin' faint fair TO turn Smith down
'hls trip. He's gettin' the boys stirred
up some too
WY didn't Won send him to me-"
did try TO. He said: 'You tell Bob
McAdoo TO go plumb to thunder If he
wants TO sec me let him come to me- q
You call the district committee to-
gether Monday. I'll fix him." Bob
promised grimly.
Cant you make it Tuesday? Mon
days Chris mus"
What Of that2"
We'll" Haggfn explained apologet-
icallg, the boys like to be off Chris
mus, You know. with the kids"
Cant help It. I've got to 60 out OF
town Tuesday. Make IL Monday night"
All right" Haggin assented regret
fully. 7 suppose you'il have to turn
the kid down. / hate to do 1t. though.
he's such a corker Well. must be
goln'."
Wait a minute, Tom" Bob sat
down and filed out a check. Here's
something for Christmas.
What! You givn' Chris mus gifts?''
Haggin took the check in amazemeut
Bob's face burned red Mt something
implied in Haggin's words, Why
not?' he retorted grufiy. You need
another diamond. Tom. Here's anoth
er for the boys in the Fourth They
haven't found much pickings lately"
How d'you know won't keep II
too?'
Nonsense. Tom. know You"
Haggin swallowed hard MIR. Nc.
Adoo" he said a,rkwardly, you're q
man. I'd ruther hear them words than
git the check hain't words to thank
you. Merry Chris musr'
The old man giyln' Christmas gifts
an tellin' me he trusts mel" he muir
INJURED to himself In the corridor
Hanged if he amt changin'! Hanged
II don't believe he's got BOWLS. after
ALP
Bob stood staring at his check book
Finally he sat down and lighted a
fresh cigar
"All OF which is nonsenser' he ex
claimed In tone Of disgust, although
apropos Of what he did not indicate.
Nevertheless, since have been fool
ish for once, | might as we'll carry il
to the end By getting something for
the Films They've earned 1t, that's
sure"
He closed his desk with a slam and
putting on his overcoat went out int
the Christmas atmosphere.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1912-01-04
CHAPTER Y
\ NEW ACQUAINTANCE

/
DOB walked hastily through the
- crowded streets. half ashamed
OF his errand He came to y
| tewelTy store and entering
took his place in the long line Of holi
| day customers young man beside
him nodded. How do you do Mr.
McAdoo?"
| Bob returned the nod carelessly. He
was growing used to be addressed b.
strangers.
| A dapper clerk hustled up to him
what can show your" he asked po-
litely
Bob frowned in perpIexity. Well"
he said slowly. Il hardly know"
The young man beside him laughed
heartily lis there. then. one thing the
great McAdoo doesn't know"
Bob turned on him sharply, fixing
on him the cold. steely glare that
even MACPHERSON feared to meet. The
young man returned il with a quizzi-
sal smile
Yes. one thing-how to take imper-
thence"
The young man laughed again. I've
heard of your acrid humor. Here.
you'd better let me attend TO this job
for you. You're out of your element,
and I'm at home at it"
Bob grinned in spite of himself at
the young mans gay assurance "A1l
right Go ahead"
Whom Is 1t 10 be fora ladyr the
young man inquired brishly.
1.-TWO. and Que man."
Amy Iimit?''
mo"
Lets take up one Of the ladies 6rst.
What's she like. young or old. com
plexion dark or light, slender or
plump? And what sort of jewelry
does she affecty''
shes not young. Hair red Com
plexion: Well. red too. She's not
plump. Shes fat"
"Ah. see: Mrs. Finn"
What do you know of Mrs. Flinn?"
u know a good deal Of you" the
young man smiled quizzically again.
we want something gorgeous =
ring, should say--something in dla-
monds and rubies. Let's see what
you have"
The dapper clerk brought a tray on
which precious stones glittered in all
colors of the rainbow. At last a ring,
sci with large ruby and two fine
diamonds. was set aside.
"We'I take that, the young man de
cided
For Molly Mehaffey and Patrick-he
seemed entirely familiar With Bob's
home relationship chose. respectively
very pretty peari pendant and sill
YER cigar case Thts done. ne laid the
three purchases III row before him
and surveyed them critically.
There. he said finally; Il think
those viii help make very salts
factory Christmas for the lucky ones.
But aren't ron forgetting something's
For Miss Flinn9 Not here. I'm
much obliged 10 ron. though" Bob
said as be tillea out a check that ran
into four figures
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1912-01-04
FARM FOR LEASE.

# yon want to have fun. 20 where
the bunch is. You will find them at
Ben's pool room IN basement Of He
tel Jordan. 3tf
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-16

Miss Gerry Hill has gone to Mis-
soua, Mont, to take position in the
telephone office, of which her bro
Their Karl is the manager.
The city fire department was called
out about S:45 Thursday morning by
a blaze which entirely consumed the
little, house, the last one west on
Broadway, and contents. The proper
ty was occupied by Eustach Scherl
and wife, hard working Germans
Mr.. Scherr, who goes to work very
early was starting the fire for break.
fast. The pipe went up through the
roof, the house having no flue, and
the fire caughtin the roof. We UNI
derstand they carried a small amount
OF insurance.
Ferdinand and Frank Schenk were
down from Olmitz Monday.
Roy Batman is home from a trip
out to Ford county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank SchneewTis Of
near Odin are both in the hospital
taking treatment.
Chas. Lundblade, Leo Wilzik, Hem
~ Born and Charles Dschesky are
all i'm the eastern markets. Oscar
Frazier returned last week.
Everett Massde is down in Arkan-
sas looking up some land for invest
ment.
The front Of the Miller building,
occupied until now by Fined Hemker,
has been torn out and a new one Is
being put in which will be up-Oodate-
There are several other fronts on
Main street that ought to be
torn out and new ones substituted.
Chas Haas and Henry Arnold were
down from Albert Monday evening.
]. E. LObdell and sons, also Roy
Tabler and wife, LEFT this week for
Chico, Calf; where they will make
their future home. Mrs. Lobdell will
visit her daughters at Wellington
and Oklahoma City before joining
Mr.. Lobdell ON the coast. We regret
having these families leave here and
hope they will find California all that
they desire.
L. c. Miller Is smoke house has been
treated to new paper and paint.
A marriage license was issued this
week to Frank Hermann and Mary
Fr@zl, both Of CAfln.
DR.. Kendall attended the meeting
Of the state Board Of Medical Regis
tratOu In Topeka this week. The
doctor Is a member Of the board.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-16
BASE BALL

Those having the matter of a base
ball team in charge have been work
ing diligently on the same, with sat
tsfactOry results. The money thought
necessary to be raised is about made
up. A manager has been secured in
The person Of Atty Wilson, who so
successfully piloted the 1911 team.
The work of securing players will be
the next thing and every loyal fan is
hoping that the best material has not
ell been cinched.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-16

Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Harrison have
purchased the Barton House from Mr.
and Mrs. Theis, possession to be Ia
ken March l. The Theis' h ave the
pleasure Of knowing that they main.
tanned a good house, which will be
continued by the new owners.
County Commissioner Murphy was
scrapping a Mound with the grippe
this week.
Mrs. C. s. Allison and daughter
Grace, returned from Florida, where
they have been spending the winter,
this week.
Miss Clara Ginter Of Lyons was
The guest Of Miss Lena Hanel this
week.
Claude johnson. formerly cashier at
the Santa Fe citation here, now a ira
veHng anditor. was renewing old &C.
quaintances here last week.
Some much needed painting and
papering Is being done at the court
house.
Mrs. George Ellsworth and daughter
Of Kansas City are visiting the for
mer's mother, Mrs Charles vancl.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-16
DAHM.sPANloL.

A wedding uniting two prominent
west side families was sobemnized at
st. Rose Of Lima's Catholic church
in this city Wednesday morning, the
18th, when Miss Kathenne Spaniel,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Span
lol, became the bride of Harry J.
Dahm, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob
Dahm, for many years residents oil
the west side, but now living in our
city. Father Hull officiated at the
ceremony. The bride was attended
by Miss Theresa Meade, and the
gloom by Mr. Frank Meade. The
bride and her attendant we're hand
sOmely gowned, carrying brides roses
and pink carnations.
Following the ceremony. at the
church AN elegant wedding breakfas.
was served at the Dahm home, at
tended only by the bridal party,
Father Hull and two or three rela-
fves. In the afternoon a reception
was held at the Spaniel home in Buf-
falO township, participated i'm by the
relatives and a few intimate friends.
The bride came to this county some
years ago as small girl. Her many
friends have watched her grow into
a handsome young lady, who by her
charming ways, has made friends of
all.
The groom was born and raised in
this county, and is counted one of the
upright, and hard working young men
who by his steadfastneSs of purpose
cannot fail to make a success i'm life.
The young folks are very popular and
10 their home on the Rowel ranch
the wishes of their very many friends
OF whom the Democrat is pleased to
be one, will follow them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-16

The city of Great Bend has been
improving very rapidly. The streets
are laid out in a proper shape so that
a row of trees could be planted on
each side, and l recommend it be
done i'm the center of the parking
and i'm straight row. The American
Elm is a good tree. The planting of
these trees should be done under all.
thorify Of an ordinance.
AUGUST GARLING.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-16

A man who will plant trees and
help the looks OF the country, also
plants flowers and evergre@s, and
who puts out a nice stand OF blue
grass, is the one to make you smile
as to how pretty everything Is He
d the best man for himself. his neigh
Dor and his country.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-16

Il suffered habitually from consti-
patton. Doan's Regulets relieved and
strengthened the bowels, so that they
have been regular ever since. IA. E.
Davis, grocer, Sulphur Springs, Tex.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-16

The Republican state convention of
Georgia this week passed resolutions
instrucdng its delegates to the Ma
donla CONVENTION to vote first, last
and all the time for the re-nomina,
ton of President Taft.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-16
ARIZONA A STATE.

President Taft sent the people of
Arizona valentine in the shape of
signing the proclamation, the last steI
which makes the Territory a state.
Gov ELECT Hunt and the other state
officers were at once inaugurated
with due western simplicity.