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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-17

UP TO THE MINUTE.

The nemodeled office Of Amend
Bros, dentists, was opened for the
inspection Of the public on Wednes-
day Of this week, and revealed a per-
feet dream Of an office In every re-
spect. We are at a loss to know
how 1t could be made any nicer or
more complete in any detail. Each
practitioner has a booth to work in,
insring absolute privacy. The rooms
are finished in white and green with
mahogany furniture. One Of the lat
est sets Of equipments is in each
booth and all the latest sanitary
equipments have been provided. The
simple fact is that there is not am of.
flee in the central west, in either a
large or small city, that can eclipse
the office of Amend Bros, and but
few that can compare with it. The
opening will continue throughout the
week. Dainty satchet packets and
carnations are furnished the ladies'
who call.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-17
WRESTLING MATCH At ELLIN.
WOOD.
Or. Roller and Jim AsbelI VIII Go
For Finish Match at X. Of c.
Opera House, Tuesday Even.
Ing, May 21.

The last real wrestling match Of
the season will be pulled off at the
K @: c. opera house, at Ellinwood,
Tuesday night, May 21, and promises
to be the best one ever pulled of in
Barton county. DR.. Roller, Of Seattle,
Wash, who is known by all wrestling
fans to be the peer in his class, needs
no further introduction TO the pub
lie, having wnestled with Yankee Rog.
ers at Ellinwood in December. Jim
Asoell, the big man from. Kansas
City, Is by no means a stranger in
this community. having had handi-
cap match at the Palace Theater here
and there are a number Of the wise
ones that are Of the opinion that AS
bell win give Roller one Of the hard.
est matches he has ever had.
All lovers Of the wrestling game
should take this opportunity to see
a big match. The roads will be in
good condition by that time or YOU
can make the "trip by rail. For ring-
side or reserve seat tickets call on
or 'rop a card TO Curt Howe, Ellin-
wood, Kans.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-17
IMPOSING CEREMONIES.
Pawnee Rock VIII Have Biggest Day
In Her History, May "a.

The Pawnee Rock monument, 10
commemorate the old historic land
mark, Pawnee Rock, on the Santa Fe
Trail, has been erected, and will be
dedicated and taken over by the state
Of Kansas on Friday, May "a, with fit
ting ceremonies.
It will be one of the largest events
ever had In this part Of the state and
the citizens and business men Of Paw
nee Rock are making preparations to
care for an extra large crowd. Music
for the occasion will.be furnished by
the Great Western Indian band Of
Pratt, Kans., and the Dodge City,
Kans. band, two of the most famous
bands in Kansas.
The morning will be devoted to
aeTOplane flights and exhibitions.
There will be a merry-go-round, fer
ris wheel, and plenty of other amuse-
ments on the grounds for all.
In the afternoon the unwilling Of
the monument will take place with
the following program:
Overture-American National Airs
The Bands.
Greetings C. Woodbury..
Presentation of the Monument to
the State of KanSas-MTs. S. Hop
kins, president W. c. D. Club.
Unveiling the Monment-Miss Ad-
da Simmons.
Star Spangled Banner-Pratt G.
". l. Band.
Acceptance of Monument for the
State-Hon. w. R. Stubs, governor
Of Kansas.
Five Minute AddresSes-MrS. Geo.
T. Guernsey, state president, D. A.
R.
Mrs. L. A. Hendricks, state presi-
dent w. R. C.
AIrs. W. D. Atkinson, state presi-
dent F. W. c.
Mrs. C.. W. Mitchner, state presi-
dent w. C. T. U.
AddreSS-Hon. E W. Hoch.
Address Hon. C. E. Lobdell.
"America"-In concert.
The entire day will be a gala day
and all who attend are assured of a
time. Mark the date on your caleu-
dar and don't forget it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-17
THE SCOTT CASE.

The Hoisington Dispatch has the
following to say about the case of
the city against. the Scott girl and
D. o. Bowman of that city who are
now serving a sentence in the coun.
ty Jail here and of which case men.
ton was made in these columns a
short time ago. The paper says:
Marshal Ready arrested a girl
known as LenOra Scott Thursday for
disorderly conduct and locked her up
in the city Jail That night some one
forced in the back door Of the Jail
room and broke two locks ON the cell
doors, releasing the prisoner. The
marshal offered $25 reward for her
capture and had several parties un-
der suspicion. Monday he found out
that she was at the D. o. Bowman
SNACK ON the Cheyenne Bottoms. Bow.
man was also placed under arrest and
their trials were held Tuesday, Ccun-
ty Attorney Russell appearing as pros
ecutor. Both were found guilty Of
breaking jail and we've sentenced TO
six months in the county Jail. All the
costs were assessed against Bowman,
The Scott girl also known as. Mrs,
CtSsna and Mrs. Spear have been a
source of trouble to the authorities
for several months but their riddanca
has row been accomplished as a war
rant was issued for Mrs. Spear Mon.
day and she left for parts unknown
that night.
Bowman and the Scott girl were
taken to the county Jail Tuesday
night to begin their sentences.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-17
BASE BALL.

The base ball season opened IN
Great Bend Thursday Of last weAk
che home team playing Salina. The
game was called after the first har
Of the fourth inning on account a
rain. At that time the score stood
. to 4 IN favor Of Great Bend. On
Friday no game was played ON 90.
count Of wet grounds, but on Satur>
day double header was played. the
home team taking both, the sco,ea
being lS to and 9 to 4. On Sun.
day series with Junction CITY ouan.
ed Great Bend taking the gam. b. an
to 3 score On Monday Great Bend
won again, 2 to 0, but lost on Tues.
day to 2. On Wednesday Great
Bend played at Junction City, losing
to 8. The team will be home again
on Tuesday the 2lst.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-17
KILLED BY TIGHTENING.

P. L. keenan,, the auctioneer, was
here from Seward Monday. He was
the auctioneer at a sale at the Ed
Lands farm 3 miles west Of Macks-
Vile on the 9th. A storm came UP
and drove the crowd into the barn
out Of the rain. Lightning struck the
barn and killed VIII Boughner Of st.
John who was there attending the
sale. There were probably so men
IN and about the barn but no one Elk
was hurt. There were two horses and
a mule killed in the barn at the same
time. Mr.. keenan, was within twenty
feet Of Mr.. Boughner when he was
killed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-17
AKERs A CAN DIDATE.

Earl Akens, editor Of the Stafford
Republican, and well known through,
out this section Of the state, has re,
signed his position as executive clerk
in the office Of Gov. Stubbs, and be-
come a candidate for the Republican
nomination for state treasurer. Mr.
Akers is very fine young man who
has made good in every position he
has been placed in. As chief clerk Of
the house at its last session OF the
legislature he made hosts Of friends
on both sides OF the chamber, and In
the duties he has been called upon
to perform since that time has dis
charged himsef with signal ability
and promptness. Earl should receive
the unanimous support OF the Re.
pubhcans Of this section Of the state.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-17
POLITICAL PLATFORMS

In order that readers Of the Dem
ocrat may know how the candidates
who are seeking their support in the
primary election stand on the queR
tons affecting the state, We will pub
lish the platforms Of the candidates
when furnished. In our last issue we
gave the platform Of Mr.. Hodges, and
In this issue that OF Mr.. Billiard, both
candidates for governor. Next week,
II received in time, We will publish
that 1 Judge jackson, also a candi-
date. The platforms Of the candidates
Tor United States Senator We will
give following weeks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-17

Of assisting the poor man, as intend
ed, 1t is a benefit to the rich man,
we believe that it should be- abol-
ished.
Second. We recommend that the
penalty system be changed to a grad
uated scale, as we believe that to
put on a full five per cent at one
time to be exorbitant.
Thind. We believe it to be unjust
and burdensome to the County Treas
wers for them to pay for their bonds
when the County Commissioners de-
mand a Surity Company bond; and
furthermore, in compelling the Coun-
ty Treasurers to pay for their bonds,
they are confiscating part Of their
salary; therefore, we believe that the
County should pay for the bonds.
Fourth. We are decidedly in favor
of a more adequate adjustment OF
salaries and clerk hire Of the County
TreasuNers of the State Of Kansas.
Respectfully submitted,
HOMER MYERS,
E. WEBB,
A. C. WHEELER,
Committee.
The County TreasurGs Of the State
of Kansas, in annual convention as
sembled, at Great Bend, Kansas,
May 9 and 10, 1912.
RESOLVED, as follows:
First. That we appreciate the hon
or Of meeting in the Milling City Of
the State Of Kansas and the hospital
ity shown US during our stay in the
city, and we wish to express our ap-
probation and thanks for the favors
shown US during our stay.
Second. We feel that the thanks
Of this Association are especially due
to ]. W. SOderstrom, County Treas
urer Of Barton county, for his untir-
ing effort to entertain us and to make
our visit to Great Bend a pleasant
one.
Third. We wish to thank the Elk
Club, No. 1927 B. P. o. E. Of Great
Bend, for their courtesy in extending
our Association the use Of their Club
Rooms In which to hold our meeting.
Fourth. Resolved, that the mean
ing Of this Association Is intended 70
the bettement Of the new County
Treasurers to equip themselves fol
the discharge Of their duties IN office
and for a more uniform system o.
bookkeeping throughout the state.
W. R. GRIFFITH,
TIP. QUINN,
C. R. MAWDSLEY,
Committee.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-17
COMMISSIONERS, PROCEEDINGS.

state Of Kansas, County of Barton. SIS.
office of the County Clerk, Great Bend
Kansas, May 6, 1912. D-U
The Board of County Commissioners
OF Barton County, Kansas, met in their
regular session at the office of the
County Clerk on Monday. Nav 6 1917
rresent: Mat Dick, Chairman. p. p
murphy and Frank Wood. Commission
ers, L. {. Russell, County Attornev
M; DALEY, Sheriff and c. F. Younkin'
County Clerk. ''''''
read and approved. "e'e
The following bills, as filed in the of-
lice Of the County Clerk. were annroved
and allowed: PP'0'eu
SCALPS
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-17
FLORAL SHOP.

Orah Fair has opened up a floral
shop in the Johnson & Dodge drug
store, where he will handle all kinds
of cut flowers and potted plants.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-17

A baby girl was born to Rev. and
Mrs. Tubbs Monday morning.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-24
RE-ADJUSTMENT
OF BOXING WEIGHTS
State Commission Divides Fighters
Into Six Glasses From Paper
Weight Up.

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NEW YORK, Lee. 24.-The state
athletic commission has just an
nounced re-adjustments in boxing
weights for the state OF New York,
which will go into effect tomorrow.
It is said that it is not unlikely that
these new changes will be copied in
other states and will supplant the fig
ures that have stood SO long
Instead Of the six classes, the COM
mission has devised standard weights
for eight. The ne-g divisions are des-
ignated as the paper weight for box
ers of los pounds or less, and the
commission weight which takes in
boxers who range above the middle
weight figure but who are rather
small for the big heavyweights, this
class to weigh IT'S pounds. OF the
six classes which have long been
recognized as standard, the commits
sion makes FIVE changes in poundage.
The bantam-weight was reduced from
116 TO lis pounds. the featherweighs
raised from 122 to rs pounds. the
lightweight from 133 TO 135 pounds
and the Weltarweight from 142 TO
ff5 pounds. The middleweight figure
I-15s pounds-was left unchanged, bu,
the Heavyweight was rated as above
LIS pounds.
The public is protected by a rule
that when bout is stopped by a ref.
cree. member of the commission
must hold the box office receipts for
forty-eight hours. pending the com.
Missions decision in the matter.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-24
LOCAL MANUFACTURERS
ORGANIZED LAST NIGHT
OFFICERS are Elected After Elegant
Banquet was Served at
Elk's Club.

About forty Keokuk manufacturers
met at the Elk's club last evening ana
perfected a local organization. An
elegant banquet was served and talks
on matters pertaining to the locaf
manufacturers given by the various
guests.
At the conclusion OF the banquer
The work Of completing the organiza-
ton of the local manufacturers was
taken up and the following officers
were elected: c. j. Kirch, president;
Cephas Harrison vice president;
Harry r. Culkin. secretary; Leon
ard Matless, treasurer. All these men
are enthusiastic workers for the bet.
terment of Keokuk and will no doubt
give the organization splendid ad.
ministration.
The men in charge Of the arrange
ments for the evening were John
NageL Steven Irwin and Jack ELS
worth.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-24
Bribery Indictments.

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NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-Indictments
charging bribery were returned
by the extraordinary grand Jury
which has been investigating the
police graft against John S. Skel
ly, policeman; Sol Wolff, a liquor
dealer, and Emmanuel Mas, a beer
bother the three men named by Mrs
Mary Goode In connection with her
operation of disorderly house. Mrs
Goode told her story to the grand
jury. and 1t was corroborated by her
negro maid. Maize Green, who is un.
derstood to have sworn that she
saw Mrs. Goode paw s25 to Wolff.
Wolff admitted to the grand jury that
he had received the SIS, but insisted
that 1t was payment for going on
Mrs. Goodies bond when she was ar
rested. Mas refused to waive i'm.
munity and was not called by the
grand jury.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-24
Flynn Wants Matches.

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NEW YORK. Dec. 24.-Jim Flynn,
the Pueblo fireman who has fought
two heavyweight championship battles
during the past year, one with Jack
johnson and the other with Luther
Mccarty. is spending a few days in
this city. He said today that he would
like to arrange some matches before
he leaves. Flynn said that he was
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-24
RESCUED WILLY
FROM THE OCEAN
Skinny Little Plckanlnny was Picked
Up Floating on cocoanut
Tree.

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NEW YORK, Dec. "a Hark to the
story OF Willy Gee, who went to sea
on a cocoanut tree. But for the good
ship Foxton Hall. OF WHY Gees
story. that would have been all.
But ii wasn't ali. dod-blast her
headlights. according to the yarn
that has set the whole New York
water from. to gossiping. WHY'S
plight was discovered By the keen
eyed skipper OF the old hooker way
out in the Caribbean and Willy. as
forlorn and skinny little pickanniny
as was ever rescued from an untimely
demise, was plucked from his precari-
Gus craft and brought back to sound
health through the iudicious introduce
ton of no. soup and other ncurishing
yfctuals.
The Foxton Hall is British freight
er. She ran into a BIT OF hurricane
while trayersing the Caribbean on
her way north. Evidently the storm
had been terrific one ashore for the
sea was dotted with tree branches.
bits of lumber and other f1otsam.
among which was the cocoanut tree
and Willy Gee.
| When Captain Parker trained his
trusty binoculars on this peculiar
craft Willy was plainly to be seen
clinging to the branches and waving
feeble hand. In ten minutes he
was aboard the ship. All he had on
was flannel shirt and an American
motto button reading: kiss me, I'm
sterilized.
Today Willy was found skipping
and ro.nping about the decks OF the
/ freigkte- He said all he remember
ed of the hurricane was big wind
/ that lifted him up and sailed him into
/ the ocean. The tree lit near and he
climbed on 1t. There were two ripe
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-24
Old oarsman nead

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PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 24--Friends
are mourning the sudden demise OF
John E o'Ronrke, an old professional
oarsHiar Of this city who scu.led
against Ellis Ward, ward Hanlon and
Jim Teneyck, who died at his home
here after short illness. o'Rourke
vas considered one of the best sweep
oarsmen the schuyIkill ever produced.
He instructed Realh, Ballard and
many Of the college men OF another
generation In rowing.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-24
Willard Is Tralniru.

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NEW YORK. Dec. 24-Jess willard,
the big Texan who is matched TO bog
ten rounds With Soldier Kearns III
the Garden next Friday night, began
his training al 2 club in the Brcnx to
day Willard said that he had kept
On edge since he stopped Sailor
White in Buffalo several weeks ago
and would not require much training
10 be right for Kearns. The Texan
weighed 230 today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-24
NAVY Champs,
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NORFOLK, Va, Dec 24.-The elev-
en- of the battleship Nebraska are the
football champions of the Atlantic
feet, having defeated the team from
the Michigan battleship by a score Of
nine to nothing. Spurred on by the
promise of fourteen days leave if they
won, given by Ensign Brown, coach
aid fullback OF the Nebraska team,
the Nebraskans played Michigan to a
standstill.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-24
DISCUSS THE IOWA
BOULEVARD MATTER
Informal Meeting Of the Supervisors
Here Yesterday Discussed
Controversy.

At the informal meeting of the sup
ervisors Young and Hosier. the re-
rent appointee, In this city yesterday
the Iowa lake shore drive question:
was discussed. Supervisor Shelter
was not present.
The three men who are now super
risors signed their name to the con-
tract which made the road possible.
The supervisors are investigating the
matter farther and It is probable that
they will adopt some definite course
at. their regular January meeting.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-24
He Married a Man.
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ROME, Dec. a. Probably the
strangest divorce case on record in
italy today was on trial before the
first chamber of the civil courts. The
petitioner, Giovanni Sbarglia, a pros
porous landowner OF Subiaco who
was married two years ago by the
mayor of the town, discovered after
the newspapers trials that his bride"
was a man. The affair was meant
for a Jest, but the authorities held
that the marriage was legal one
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-24
Matter Has Been Preached TO George
and He is Willing to Come to
keokuk and Manage
Team.
NO NAMES GIVEN OUT
AEen Who Are Handling the Affairs of
the Club Are Not 10 be Known
Until the Deal is Com
pIeted.

The matter Of my managing Kec
Euk had been preached 10 me several
days ago. remarked George Penning-
ton today when asked about the local
situation, but / do not know wheth-
er there has been any action taken
or not
u an not at liberty to tell who
these men are who are trying TO fix
up the Keokuk club. but they are all
warm personal friends OF mine and
are financially able TO ge. away with
it.
81 have already signed with Ke-
vance, but ] suppose that they could
be Induced to let me go. would be
willing to stay in Keokuk and take
the club, but would have 10 be left
free to manage the club as saw fit.
/ feel sure that I could put a win
ming team In the city and the men be-
hind this movement have signified
their confidence in me-"
The Pennington deal now seems 10
be the logical solution OF the Keokuk
e DdScDdiI tdASlS anu the lduS dIS oil
pulling for its contamination. Just
what Kewanee would demand for
Penny's release is not known but it
is likely that Pat Hilly would be a
big factor in the trade
1t was said this morning that the
men interested in the deal accompan-
led by Pennington would make a trip
to Kewanee next week and see what
could be done with the baseball asso-
citation of that city in regard to Sc.
curing the managers release.
From Pennington's talk this morn
ing it was gathered that he would be
glad TO have charge of the Keokuk
club and is confident that he could
put the best team that Keokuk has
had in years In the race from the
start. The fans also have great faith
in Penny's ability as a manager and
would support club managed by him
in better shape than they would I'M
der any other manager.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-24
Sritton Beats Ahearn.

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NEW YORK, Dec. Though It
was not unanimous verdict, the
majority Of the fight fans. today gen
orally conceded that Jack Britton, the
chicago lad, outpointed Young Ahearn
last night in their ten round sesHion
at the ROYAL a G. Ahearn weighed ID
at 1864 pounds and Britton vetzne6
slightly above 1876.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-24
OH Mems Christmas.

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LIMA, o., Dec. 24.-Oil operators
received a handsome Christmas gif
with the opening Of the crude oil mar
ket today. Three cents a barrel was
added to Ohio, Indiana and Illinois
markets, with Illinois heavy marked
up with the light product at s1.08 a
barrel, North Lima at s125, and
South Lima and Indiana oils at s1,2O,
make the highest quotations ever
known for these fields.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-24
~usieroIs--Qu'ek Relief
From RheHm asism
MJJSTEROLE has relieyed thous

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MUSTERoLE is recommended by
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At your druggists In 25c and soc
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Accept no substitute. II your drug
gist cannot supply you. send Csc or
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Jar postage prepaid.
about the first Of September, 1911,
II was taken with a bad case Of rheu
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doctors, but received no help. A
short time since friend advised me
70 try Nusterole. did so. In days
II Vas 75 percent better an In IL
days I was perfectly Welt. s. Har
man, Deputy Sheriff, Mayyille, N. Y.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-24
WhIte tions gala.

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sANDUsKY. Ohio, Dec. "A. Buck
= Neli' promoted locally az a white
nope' stands ineligible today following
ms TWO round beating Last night al
me hands of Andy Hogan. Cleveland
heavyweight o'Nen, former police
.lan' was outclassed and the gong
saved MIN from a knockout.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-24
Texas Woman Near Death

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