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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-22
$500 PAID FOR A HEN
That is the Price That George A. Kel.
 logg Has Just Received.

It isn't. generally known that George A. Kellogg of Hartford, United States refefee in bankruptcy, engages in the raising of poultry as a side line. That he does so and that he has the abil- ity to produce the proper kind is evil denced by the fact that he has just sold for $500 a barred Plymouth Rock hen to the Yama Farms of Napanoch. N. r., owned by Frank Seamans, a New York millionaire The price is the highest known to have been paid for a barred Plymouth Rock hen. The hen will be years old in June.
 The hen is known as Boston Cham pion and at the poultry show in Bos- ton in 1911 she got first prize and all of the specials in her class against a worldwide competition She is "a hen-hatched bird Mr. Kellogg said that he had no objection to incuba- tor-hatched chicks. but breeders did not bring out the proper barring in barred rocks. He recently sold a daughter of this hen for 310o. Boston Champion has been used like a queen at MT. Kellogg's place in West Hart ford. known as the Brookside Poultry Yards. She has a quarter of an acre of ground to roam in by herself and every day since April 30 she has laid an egg.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-22
HE'S 70; SHE'S 57

Arm fn arm, a pleasant old couple otrolled into the town clerks office yesterday afternoon, looked about and asked for a marriage license As- ofstant Town Clerk William T. Null uns wrote off the names of Hiram Ghepafd Of Westport, aged 70 years, and 1Grs- dixxfe Clark, also of West |port. aged ST years, and handed over 1he certificate. The groom is sailor who announced that his first wo- man has been laid away for many yoarU-" Mrs. Clark Is a widow. Some 0uriosfty was expressed that the cou- I9le Gut by John D. Boyle of Fairfield E&e e1gensss maEriege licenses with
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-22

the same agility that he does soda water. Don't know him. announce ed the couple when asked about this.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-22
BACHMAN,s EMMENAGooUD
M. J. MALoNEY

BLANCHE PARKER
 vs. Order of Notice. THOMAS P. PARKER STATE OF CONNECTICUT, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, ss., SUPERIOR COURT.
 Bridgeport, May 14th, A.D., 1912.
 Upon the complaint of the said Blanche Parker praying, for reasons therein set forth, for 1, a divorce. and 2, the custody of the minor child returnable to the Superior Court, in and for Fairfield County, on the first Tuesday of June. 1912. It appearing to and being found by the subscribing authority that Thomas P. Parker, the said defendant is absent from this State and gone to parts unknown.
 Therefore Ordered, that notice of the pendency of said complaint be given by publishing this order in the Bridgeport Evening Farmer, a news paper printed in said Bridgeport three times successively, commencing on or before the 23rd day of May. A. D., 1912.
 VIM. T. HAvII4AND, Clerk of the Superior Court for Fair : field County. R 21 ss 6
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-22
OBITUARY

Fred Reuthe, as he was familiarly known, died at his home at r67 West Liberty street, yesterday. morning at 9:45. after an illness of two weeks with pneumonia. He was born in Glastonbury, Conn.,, but had been To- cated here in Bridgeport for the past twenty years. The funeral services will be held from his home at 2:20 D. m. Thursday. Rev George M. Brown will off1ciate. Interment will be in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-22
THIS SCH00LSHIP WILL GARRY SEVENTEENTH
 Seh00lBOYS ON CRUISE THAT WILL ENABLE
 4HEM TO SEE OLYMPIC GAMES AT STOCKHOLM

nIds fsboa{s. each 6r which would accommodate thirty persons Every week there will be collision and
 'hre" drills. In the daytime one man Is always kept on watch on a mast fifty feet above the deck, and at night port has engines, but is also rigged for sailing. and much of the cruise
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-22

will be2 done With only the wind as motive power After skirting along the coast of England the Newport will sgo through the Kiel canal to Stock holm, where the boys will see the Olympic games. Some of the boys will take part in the contests, and the whalebOat and gig from the school ship will take part in the boat races
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-22
NATIONALITY OF
 ELECTRIC TERMS.

We are indebted to the Scientific American for the knowledge of how worldwide has been the development of electricity since it's use was first discovered. In an article on Francis Bacon Crocker. Director of the Crock er-Wheeler Company, this publication points out the nationality of the va rious units of measurement of cleo. trjc current. The ampere which is the unit of volume is French, taken from the name of Andre Marie Am
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-22

Don't you think good roads would benefit you?'
 Tt might" replied the rural prom inent citizen. If we had better roads maybe we could arrest more automo. piles for violatin' the speed limit Washington Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-22
POINTS OF INTEREST.

Great Anniversary Sale
 showing an exceptionally large stock Co.'S, 1105 Main atreet. They. are of ostrich plumes at E. IF. Dillon & of high class reliable ostrich plumes greatly uuderDr1ced.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-22

Ns~46f1 MGy st-Aftef drilling for . few days at Glen Cove. on Long Island Sound. the schoolship Newport, with sevspty-fiSe schoolboys aboard. VIII N44 for Europe under the com- man4 Of Captain Tillman of the Unit cd States navy. The Newport will carry about 125 persons and will have
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-22

pere who founded the science of elec- tric dynamos. The volt which is the unit of the pressure which causes the current to flow is Italian The watt which is tte unit of energy, and the proouct or the volt and ampere is English. The ohm which is the meas- ure of resistance is characteristicaIly German. The United States boasts only one electric term so far. the hem ry which is the unit of self-induction.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12
CFirst published October 5. 1922
Publication Notice.

State of Kansas, Trego county, SIS.
The state OF Kansas to William w. Bertran,
Lucy NJ. Bertran and R. Z. Morse.
You and each of you are hereby notified
that you have been sued in the District Court
of Trego county, Kansas. by j. w. Blakely,
and you must answer the petition fled by
said plaintiff in the ONCE of the clerk of the
vomber A. D. 1912 or the allegations of said
petition will be taken true against you and
each of you and judgment will be rendered
in said cause against said William w. Bert
ran and Lucy M Bertran for the sum of one
thousand dollars with interest thereon
the rate of eight per cent per annum from
December 81 1911. and for the costs of this
action; and further judgment will be
rendered against each of you establishing
and confirming a certain mortgage held by
plaintiff to secure the payment of said claim
as first lien upon blocks eighty-elght
and one hundred five in the city of Wa-Kee-
ney in Trego county, Kansas; ordering that
said mortgage be toreclosed: that the mort
gagged premises above described be sold and
the proceeds arising from said sale be appli-
ed in satisfaction of the plaintiffs claim and
the costs OF this action: and that from and
after the said sale and after the expiration
of the period of redemption provided by
statute, you and each of you be barred and
foreclosed of and from all right. title. estate
Interest, property, and equity of redemption
III or to said real estate or any part thereof;
and for such other and further relief as
may be equitable.
In witness whereof have hereunto set my
hand andaf1xed the seal of said court this
3Oth day of September A. d, 1912
C. E. RIDGwAY.
(SeaD Clerk Of the District Court.
Herman Long. Attorney for Plaintiff.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12
FIRST published August 3, 1912

First published August 8, 1912
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUMION No 8
Granting equal rights and privileges to WON
Be it resolved. by the LEGISLATURE of the
State of Kansas. two-thirds of the mem bers
elected to each House there concurriner
therein:
That the following proposition to- amend
the constitution of the state of Kansas be
hereby submitted to the qualified electors of
the state for their approval or rejection
namely:
SECTION l. The rights of citizens of the
shall not be denied or abridged account
of x
SEC. ?. This proposition shall be submit
ted TO the electors of this state at the cleo
ton for representatives to the Legislature in
the year 1912 The amendment hereby pro-
posed Sh I'll be known on the oficial ballot hy
| the following title: Amendment to the con-
stitution granting equal rights and privileges
| to women and the vote for or against such
amendment shall be taken as provided by
law.
SEC s. This amendment, if adopted shall
be known as section of article 5 of the con-
| stitution of the state of Kansas.
SEC This resolution shall take effect
| in the statue book
Passed the House February T. 1911.
( Passed the Senate February s, 1911.
| Approved February 9. 1911.
| hereby certify that the foregoing is
| true and correct copy of original House Con-
current Resolution No. 3, now file in my
| office.
| CHAS. H. SESSIONS,
| Secretary of State.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12
First published October II. 1e12)
Notice Of Final settlement.
Insolvent Estate

State of Kansas. Trego county IS. In the
Probate Court in and for said county.
In the matter of the estate of Martin J.
Phares, Deceased.
Creditors and all other persons interested
in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified,
that at the next regular term of the Probate
Court in and for said county. to be begun
and held at the Probate Court room in Wa
Keeney. county of Trego and State afore-
said. on the FIRST Monday in the month of
November. "A. d. 1912. / shall apply to said
Court for a full and fnal-settlement of said
estate
IsAM II. PHARKs
Administrator of Martin J. Phares, Deceased
October IA D. l9l2- {, ,-.-.s.-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12
F1rst publication September 81, 1922
Sheriff's Sale

In the DistrictACourt of Trego County.
Kansas.
L T. Purcell and John w. Phares. Plaintiffs
G. NJ. Cox. S. NJ, F. Cox. S. H. Cox. Albert
SilverSteill, Phebe Silverstein, N. A
Brown, Bertha Finley Brown. Samuel
Cohen and Louis Cohen, Defendants
By virtue of an order of sale issued to me-
out of said district court. in the above entitl-
ed action, will, on Thursday, the oath day of
October, A. d. 1912. at O'Clock p. m, of said
day, at the front door of the court house in
the city of Wa-keeney. in the county of
Trego. in the state of Kansas, offer at pu bic
sale, and sell to the highest and best bidder.
for cash in hand: all the following described
real estate. to wit; All OF section seventeen
twenty-thrce t23l west of the 9Th P. NJ. lying
ard situate in the county of Trego in the
state of Kansas.
The above described real estate is taken as
the property of said defendants and is
directed by said order of sale to be sold. and
will be sold without appraiSement to satisfy
said order of sale.
ERNST MUSSEMANN.
Sheriff. of Trego county. Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12

u ut is very important for the public
good, - writes Judge j. G. Ruppenthal
of Russell, that the more thought
ful citizens are slow to seek or accept
Office because of its uncertain and
probably brief tenure, its cost of
securing if by nomination and cleo
ton, the slowness of large numbers
of citizens to recognize honest, steady,
faithful service as against noisy pro-
testations and professions of the
shallow, the tricky and the demagogic,
and the knowledge that the same
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12
First published October IL. Isi2)
: Notice Of Final Settlement.

State of Kansas. Trego county, In the
Probate Court in and for said county
In the matter of the estate of Joel 7. Sny-
der, Deceased. 49,
Creditors and all other persons interested
in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified.
that At the next regular term of the Probat
Court in and for said county. to be begun
and held al the Probate Court room in Wa
Keeney. county of Trego and State aforesaid.
the first Monday in the month of Novcm-
Der A d. 1919. shall apply to said Court for
full md final settlement of said estate.
MRS MORAN SNYDER
Administrative of Joel p Snyder, Deceased.
October 4. A D. 1912.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12
First published October 5, I9l2)
Sheriff's Sale.

In the District Court of Trego County,
Kansas.
Hiland Southworth. Plaintiff.
Frederick W. BemiS, H j. Penny. The First
National Bank of Hays City. Kansas,
Arthur L-Cromb, and Lura. E. TRACER. De-
= PENDANTS. ---------
~ s.-- :. NOTICE DF~SALE.
BY virtue of order of sale issued out of
said district court the above entitled
action, and to me directed and delivered. 1
will on Tuesday. thes12th. day of November,
A D. 1912 at O'Clock P. NJ of said day, at
the vest front door of the court house in the
city of Wa-Keenev, in the county of Trego.
in the state of Kansas. offer at public sale,
and sell to the highest and best bidder. for
cash in hand, all of the following described
real estate, to wit: The northwest quarter
of section six (6) in township Q4 south.
range twenty-one CID, west of the 9Th P. M.
lying and situate in the county of Trego in
the state of Kansas.
The above described real estate is taken
the property of said defendant Frederick w.
BemiS, and is directed by said order of sale
be sold. and will be sold, without appraiSe-
ment to satisfy said order of sale.
ERNEST MUSSEMANN,
Sheriff of Trego county, Kansas
E G. Flood,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12
Words From Home
Statement That May Be Investigated
/ Testimony of Wa-keeney Citizens.

Statement That May Be Investigated.
/ Testimony of Wa-Keeney Citizens.
When Wa-Keeney citizen comes
to the front, telling his friends and
neighbors of his experience, you can
rely on his sincerity. The statements
of people residing in far away places
do not command your confidence.
Home Endorsement is the kind that
backs Doan's Kidney Pills. Such tes-
timony is convincing. Investigation
proves it true. Below is statement
of Wa-Keeney resident No strong
er proof of merit can be had.
w. d. Stephens, Wa-Keeney, Kans-,
says: 81 have taken Doan's Kidney
Pills and have found them to be a
fremedy of merit. The secretions
from my kidneys passed too frequent
Ily and often contained sediment. l
had an almost constant backache and
there were pains through my kidneys.
tDoan's Kidney Pills, procured from
Nelson's Drug Store, rid me of the
necessity of getting up at night and
brought relief from my aches and
pains.
For sale by all dealers price 5ocents.
Foster Milbern Co. Buffalo, New
York, sole. agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's- and
| take no other adv
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12
First Class Lumber

First published October IL. 1870
Notice FOR Fubhcatisn-SsriaI No. o26oe
Department of the Interior,
United States Land once, Topeka, Kan
October 5, 1919
Notice is hereby given that Chester r.
Hays of Ellis. Kansas, who on September IL.
1906. made Homestead Application o2o99 serial
No O2699 for the east half of northeast quar-
ter of section 20. township II south. range
81 west of the 9Th Principal Meridian has
filed notice of intention to make final three
year6act of June, 1870 proof. 10 establish
claim the land above described. before
the Hon. Probate Judge of Trego County,
Kansas. at Wa-Keeney, Kansas. on the 18th
day of November, 1919
Claimant names as Witnesses
Elihu w Altman. Ellis Kans-. R. F. D. No 2.
Frank EDWARDS Ellis. Kans B. F. ID. No. 2
Newton H Giffin.Eilis. Kans. R. F. D. No 2.
Estow Joseph. BrowHe1. Kansas.
George w. Fisher,
Register
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12

Montreal. Sept
%. Pastor Rus
sell delivered two
discourSes here to-
day. one in the
Princess Theatre
b e f ore a very
large assemblage.
Americas Ubiqui-
tous P r. a C b e r
comes quite fire.
q u e n t ~ to the
provinces, and the
i m m e n S e audi
ences that every
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12

Providence. r. l.,
Sept 15.-In Provi-
dence Opera House
Pastor Russell took
for his text ST.
Paul's words. Il
marvel that We are
so soon removed
from Him I b a t
called you into the
grace of Oh r j s t
unto another Cos
pei. which is not
another; but there
be some that trou-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12
F'irst published Sept 81 Iela)
Notice for Publication-Serial No. O2232
Department of the Interior

Department OF the Interior
United States Land once. Topeka, Kan
September Is. 1912
Notice is hereby given that Charles F. Tur-
ner of Ellis, Kan. who on March %. 1907 made
Homestead Application 1909 serial, No O22S2
for east half of southwest quarter and east
half OF northwest quarter section 6. township
Is south, range 81 west, 6 p. NJ. has filed
notice OF intention to make final five-year
proof to esta blish claim to the land above
described, before the Hon. Probate Judge of
Trego County. Kansas. at Wa-Keeney, KAN
sas on the End day of Novem Der, 1912
Claimant names Witnesses:
Elihu w. Altman, Newton H. CHM, Frank
X Sauer. Ray W. Joseph: all of Ellis, Kan
Sas r. F. d. No 2.
George W. Fisher
Register
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12

Marshal Trip left Sunday even
ing for Independence, Kans-, where
represented Wa-Keeney lodge, /. o.
o. f. at the grand lodge meeting.
From there he went to Oklahoma to
visit brother.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12

honest, industry and ability used in
OMEN own business or for private
employer would insure larger returns
unvexed by the annoyance of public
service
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12
IS NOT ASHAMED OF
GOSPEL OF CHRIST
Points Out Necessity For the
Death OF Christ.

Vast Audience In Princess Theatre In
Montreal Held Spell Bound For Two
Hours by Pastor Russell of London
and Brooklyn Tabernaeles.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12
ONE TRUE GOSPEL.
MANY PERVERSIONS
The Gospel Of Social UpIlft
Among the PeryeTsi0ns.

Pastor Russell Also Points Out That
the Gospel of Faith Healing Is An
other of the Many Substitutes For
the Greatest of All Gospels
The evening world., 1912-11-20
A SCARED CITY.

F FIFTY -FOUR speca committees Merchants Assoda
on working day and night 10 bring in members at an
= initiation fee of $50 each do anything to this town
becoming station branch ne that same will be
days work resulted in two hundred and thirevn new
members s1s5O for the Association to spend
in booming the city.
The New York has had bad but salutary The
biggest ships aoat steamng ddanfuy by this port
their place willing to receive them with due style
atrembe with apprehension The real
these proud ships would probably humb anchor
rather than here at all has nothing do with
Fear works wonders Secretary Of War Smson did
arbitrary thing when he forbade the extension Of
piers North But If his results in raising the dander
point where the city feels its municipal muscles
hold it's all the Secretary OF
War may have done q real service.
York is beginning realize itself To build 1ooOoot
municipal piers and take charge of its waterfront
and immediate things to do The other day Borough P
dent McAneny actually proposed in the interests Of the whole city
regulate the height OF buildings sections OF
that prudent neibor the Tribune allows that syaper
they become numerous Kill each others advantages besides
compcatng traffic in streets The Tribune approaches
Mr. McAneny idea cautiously and with crcumspecion
newfaned notion-whch IL isn't IT, however, will help
this city TO get control of M streets and pavments and wateonts
and parks and buildings proceed under the bs illusion
other capitals have not known and prased these things genera
tions let give away the secret.
New York has always been afraid it might interfere .omc.
bodys right to crowd hs up down sideways A
1t has protected individual rights until all hold on general
comfort and signe Il high time wske up the fact that
cys future sonstng bigger than the Of the selfish
ess OF is individual rs estate holders tho point Of Wow
Of true municipal making Of great beautiful
capital which shall be tho lasting Joy pride Of millions born 70
live tit take lot Of brains energy to 90 on covering
every foot Of ground with thirty forty fifty eory buildings
II takes not 10
The evening world., 1912-11-20
Letters From the People

oy advertising In papers most generally
before the public. calling the attention
OF the masses to the need OF our friends.
me horses and mules. &C.. for Kindness
ana Tor a tightening of their lin many
cases) too heavy burdens? Also they
should try to get the public officials
and the powers that he 10 force police.
men and others capable OF commanding
respect to see that these fragrant cruel
ties were properly brought home TO those
lnMct'ns them. II only the whip could
be forbidden to many miserable hounds
driving wagons which In so many in
stances contain such heavy loads that
have to be drawn through soft eskth. IN
which 1t Is hard enough to walk. let
alone draw load Also some drivers VINO
grant not even drink OF water to their
horses when necessary. or enough TO eat.
BETH VAN ORDEN.
Number of Laaguages Spoken,
10 the Editor Of Tue Evsuips wossd:
How many languages are spoken In
the world7 E. IL
There are said 70 b s.<A languages
and d'alAsts In ne worad
The evening world., 1912-11-20
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS -
Mrs. Jarr Finds Herself a Guest
Of Honor in Her Own Apartment.


erously up the pipes and give the flat
genial warmth. the children rushed
down the stairs Followed by Mr.. Jarr,
while Gertrude looked down over the
landing rail. The family could have
made but little more clamor over the
prominent society leader and club wom-
an II she had just returned from
Europe.
Those women would drive you
crazy!" Mrs Jar was rafting on, as
she kissed Husband and little ones. "I
had the most terrible time TO get away
from them! Uncle Henry ran out from
the meeting. Did he get home Yet?"
II don't believe he did," replied Mr..
Jarr. In fact, he had forgotten both the
visit and the existence OF that gentle
man.
Gertrude set the table, Willie ran 10
the store for chops, the candy tina.
mother had brought home was placed
In full view. not to be touched TIL the
children had had their supper.
And Mrs. Jarr ratified on about what
had been said at the Modern Mothers
meeting and what Mrs. Stryver wore
and what Clara Mudridge-Smith wore,
and how Miss Mann had caught her
| spur In the divided skirt OF her riding
habit. and had fallen down flight OF
| stairs. and how Mrs. Raddick had
started schism In the club over the
Propaganda OF Uncooked Food. and
Mrs. Heavytopp had been accused of
diverting the funds OF the Etheriallst
Club to pay a puack doctor to remedy
her obesity, and how Mrs Giblett had
asked for subscriptions for a movement
to inculcacate eugenics In the Ramapo
Mountains.
Mr.. Jarr listened greedily. as though
It was OF the keenest interest to him.
How often do they hold these Mod
ern Mothers meetings?" ne asked nm
ally. You should go often. II does
you good to get out and around"
"Once Is enough for me"' declared
7 Mrs. Jar. "Td be as crasy as the res,
Of them II mad nothing else to do but
loaf around those big hotels afternoons
and envy the clothes of other women.
Just then the telephone bell rang and
Mrs. Jarr answered II.
mfr. Rangle wants TO know tf you'll
drop In to Gus's and play plnnochle ?''
she announced.
''Tel him Nothing doing" for me-
replied Mr.. Jarr DOG gone Il" liz
added, how can men. who have mic,
homes and nice families, see any pleas.
ure In hanging around saloons?'