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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31
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The funeral of Joseph Rasely was
Geld from the Presbyterian church
In this city Sunday afternoon at 2:3O
O'Clock, and in charge Of the local
lodge Of Masons, of which Mr.. Rasely
mad been member for many years.
Mr.. Rasely had not been in very good
health for the past two or three years
being a sufferer from Brights disease
but mis- condition was not such as to
cause alarm to his family until about
two weeks prior to his death.
He was born in Northampton coun-
T, pennsylvania, Dec. 22, 1886, and
at the time of his death was 76 years
l month and day of age. With
his wife he came to Kansas in 1883,
locating first at Salina and coming
to Barton county in 1885, at that
time purchasing the farm in Liberty
township on which he has since liv-
ed and where he died. He was
member of the Presbyterian church
of this city and was a faithful and
consistent follower of the lowly Naz-
creme who died that others might
live.
Ever since earliest childhood Mr..
Rascly has been a neighbor and
friend of the Democrat editor, and
he has always been a close PERSONAL
friend a man who was never too
busy to assist a neighbor in any way,
and especially to give good sound ad-
vice to a young man, and in his death
We feel that we have lost a friend
whose acquaintance has been of val
ue in many, many ways. He was a
man who loved to see other prosper
and was always willing to tell of his
that others might not make
the same. He was deeply interest
ed in the affairs and the welfare of
the community as a whole, and took
great pride in its advancement. His
host.. Of friends sincerely grieve oveI
his demise and unite in sympathy
for the family in their hour of
sadness.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31
Is AN OLD TIMER.

Matt Towers was here from Hois-
ington last Friday for a visit with
his many friends to attend 90
some business matters. Mr.. Towers
Is one Of the pioneers of the north
the county and there is prob
ably not a man, woman or child in
the north half Of the county but
whom he is personally acquainted
with. Although he is badly crippled
from the loss of a limb long years
ago and has suffered many other herd
ships and set-backs that would have
completely discouraged the ordinary
person, yet he is always. happy and
Jolly with smile and a kind word
for everyone, and a more substantial
remembrance for anyone whom he
sees in need. He has beeh person
al friend Of the Democrat man ever
since our infancy, and it is friend
ship that We treasure highly. In the
early days Mr.. Towers had large
flock Of sheep on his farm in the
north part of the county, and epgag-
ed in this business quite extensively
for years, and We we'll remember the
time when very small boy, he made
us a present cf one Of them. It was
the first sheep We had ever seen and
we thought it the most wonderful Rift
that any person ever received. Il
grew and thrived and we were about
Just Right Kennels, in Richland town
til one sad day when it had been get
ting into places where 1t did not be
long, as sheep are wont to do, and
before it was discovered had drank
from jar Of strong I've water. That
was the end of Mr.. Sheep, and al
though We have had a great many
different hard jolts since that time
We still vividly remember the awful
sadness of that momentous occasion.
It's a joke now, but it was a real
tradegy then.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31
Formally Elected United States Sen.
ator from Kansas This Week.
WHO FOR CITY COMMISSIONERS
Editor Democrat:

Editor Democrat:
1t is not too early to begin casting
about for proper timber, is it? And
nave you anyone in mind whom YOU
think would be the proper persons
to put in charge of city affairs un.
der the new order? Having been a
voter and tax payer in Great Bend
Tor the past thirty-seven years, do
not think you will call it presump-
tuous for me to make a suggestion.
or offer a few names for your con-
sideration. How would Ira D. Brough-
er do for one commissioner, and the
mayor? | believe he would fill the
bill with satisfaction to most peo-
pie. Then for the other two commits.
sioners let me suggest a few. Fer
instance: l.. P. Aber, W. P. Desl,
). X. Hayes, ID. {. Luse. Could we
not select a good commission out of
these five? Think it over. Talk it
over with your friends and neighbOrs.
Ladies, what do you think about it?
And say, do YOU know that there
are eleven hundred and fifty, or more
women in Great Bend of voting age.
who could vote if they were to regis
ter? Who do YOU want for commits
sioners? Will you register and take
part in the election Of our city man
ayers, or will YOU leave us men to do
it, as usual.
Now don't all speak at once Please.
But think it over. And talk it over
if the men will give you a chance.
OLD RESIDENT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31
WON HIS SHARE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Koch, Jr., of Co
manche township, are among the lead
ing poultry fanciers of this part of the
country, and at every show where
they make exhibitions of their stock
they always win their full share of
the premiums offered. They were at
Hutchinson last week exhibiting some
of their fine birds at the big Arkan-
sas Valley Poultry Show and as usu-
al captured big share of the prizes
offered. Their winnings in the diff
ferent classes were as follows:
Single Comb Buff Orphingtons, 1st,
Ind and Srd cockerel; 3rd cock; Srd
and 4th hen; 1st pen.
Single Comb Brown Leghorns. 1st
cock; 2nd hen; 4th and 9Th cOckerel;
md, 4th and 5th pullet; 3rd and 5th
pen.
Silver Spangled Hamburgs, 2nd
cock; 1st and 9TH cockerel; 1st hen;
lth and 9Th pullet; 1st pen.
The poultry exhibit held at Hutchin-
son last week was one of the largest
and best ever held in the state. Over
1900 birds in all were entered in the
various classes and competition
among the leading utility breeds was
very keen, which makes the winnings
by the Koch farm all the more cred
liable.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

part in this launching of a new par
ty are terribly in earnest, that they
have the courage of their convictions
and are not actuated from any but
the best Of motives. And their ac-
ton will result in good for the coun-
try-no doubt about it. Should the
Progressives in our National Con.
gress be as honest and earnest in
their professions ss are the Barton
County Progressives, they will assist
the Progressive Den ocrats in the en-
actment of laws alCng the line Of pro
gress, as outlined by President-elect
Wilson, Tom Marshall, VIM. J. Bryan
and others of the democratic leaders
who will go on fighting the battles
Of the people fearlessly and without
favor.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

An alarm = of fire was turned in
about three O'Clock Wednesday af-
ment and made the fire boys make a
quick run to the north part of town
to help extinguish a prairie fire that
had gotten away and threatened to
do considerable damage. It caused
big smoke and caused a large
crowd to gather in a short time, for
at a distance it looked like a good
part of the north end of town was
afire. Some people living in that part
of the city had been burning the
trash in their yard and the fire got
beyond their control, burning over
about twenty-five or thirty acres of
pasture and feed ground and burn
ing up considerable feed, but causing
no great loss. The fire boys got it
stopped just in time to save Charley
Dodge's barn, though.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

Joe Jindrak was here from Larned
the first of the week for a visit with
his many friends and to look after
business matters. Mr.. Jindrak was
for many years a resident of this city
being employed as a cigar maker
but some years ago he decided that
the farm was the better place and he
has been following that occupation
since. He says he has made some
money, has had good health and has
not had to work nearly as hard as
when in town and he doesn't care
for any more town life in his.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31
FEEDER SECURES POSITION.


The many friends of Will FEEDER all
over this county will be glad to learn
that he has been appointed as secre-
tary to the Public Utilities Commits
sion, a position carrying a salary Of
$500 per year. Mr.. FEEDER is now
employed in Topeka as assistant Sec
retary of the senate. He has been
one Of the leading party workers Of
the state for many years, and the ap-
pointment is just recognition of the
good work he has done for the Dem
ocratic party.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

Thomas Straw, formerly resident
of this city, but for several years
past secretary Of the R. R. Y. NJ. C.
A. at Hoisington, was in the city the
first Of the week on his way to
Hoisington to attend the funeral Of
his father-in-law, Mr.. ]. w. Foulks.
Mr.. Straw is now secretary OF the Y.
NJ. C. A. at HALEY, Okla.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Johnson and
family were in the city this week for
a visit with Mr.. Johnson's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos johnson, ST., and
other relatives and friends. They
were on their way to their home in
Gray county after a visit Of several
weeks at different points in Oklaho-
ma and eastern Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

Mr.. and Mrs. John Prosch, Of Ne
koma, and Mrs. Emma Schrader, Of
Shafer, sister Of Mrs. Prosch, were
here this week on q visit with some
friends and on a business trip. Mr..
and Mrs. Prosch have about decided
to buy q home and move to this city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

The Democrat is in receipt of a
communication from Jesse Hood, at
West Plains, No., asking us to change
the address Of his paper from that
place to Great Bend, as he expects
to be back here again in a few days.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

Mrs. John McMullen, who has been
at the st. Rose hospital for the past
two weeks, has sufficiently recover
ed so as to be able to be taken to
the home of her sisters, the Misses
McMullen. She will probably return
to her home in Ellinwood Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Gagelman and
William Gagelman were called to
Bloomington ILL.,, on Tuesday of this
week, on receipt of a message an
uouncing the death Of a relative.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

Lee Frazier, George Grower and
Benny Stewart went up to Larned
Sunday evening to see the remains
Of the big fire which caused such q
heavy loss there last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

Mrs. NJ. S. Ewalt returned this
morning from a visit with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. John zinn, at Ellinwood.
Oscar Johnson left this morning on
a business trip to Larned, Kinsley
and other points west.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

John Compton and little daughter
came down from Rozel Wednesday
for a visit Of a few days with his
mother Mrs. Matte Compton, and
other relatives and friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31
ATTENTION, KNIGHTS.

All members of the Knights of Py-
thias lodge should remember that
next Thursday night. February 6, is
regular meeting night, and no Knight
should let anything prevent him from
being present.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

George Bessler was down town
Tuesday for the first time in several
weeks. He is slowly recovering from
his serious illness and still needs the
assistance of a pair Of crutches to
walk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

Miss Nina Rudiger, of west of town
went to Newton Wednesday for a Wis
1t with her sister who is in the hos
pital there.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

John ]. Schmidt was here from
Pawnee Rock Wednesday visiting
with his many friends and attending
the meeting Of the Barton county Pro.
gressives.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

County Treasurer Soderstrom II
still confined to the house the great
er part Of the time with a severe At.
tack Of Ia grippe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

Mrs. ]. H. D. BOSse was here from
Ellinwood Monday on a shopping trip
and for visit with her many friends
Although living so close, this is Mrs.
Bosses first visit for over a year.
and she thinks the town has improy-
ed in a wonderful degree in that
time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

Alexander Karst and George Ochs
were visitors from the north side one
day the first Of the week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

Mrs. Nick Deutsch and children
were here from Ellinwood Wednesday
on a shopping trip and for a Visit
with friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

Mrs. Will SlOniger came over from
Hoisington Wednesday for a visit of
a few days with relatives and friends
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

c. G. Frederick, the Speaville real
estate man, was here this week on
business and for a visit with Ira H.
Clarke.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

Mrs. W. W. Winstead has returned
from visit in Hutchinson with her
son, George Winstead and family.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

Mrs. j. S. Elliott has been on the
sick list for several days, but is re-
ported as being much improved now.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

Will Townsley was in Topeka this
week attending the meeting Of the
State Editorial Association.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

Orr Patterson went to Kansas City
Sunday morning with a shipment of
cattle for the Monday market there.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry BerScheidt, of
east of Ellinwood, are the proud par
ents of baby girl, born last Friday
morning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

George Starr was here from Albert
on business Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

Mrs. G. N. Moses visited with
friends in Lyons Wednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

DR.. H. E. Lindas went to Kansas
City Tuesday evening to look after
business matters.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

George Walker took car load Of
mules to the Kansas City market
this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

Mrs. Bessie Jones has returned to
her home in Kansas City after
visit here with the Misses Gilman.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Thorpe went to
Raymond Tuesday to attend the fun
eral Of Mrs. Thorpe's grandmother,
Mrs. Hawkins.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-04-22

for announcement to the management of the Grays, the Fifth was ordered .on the range and for this reason the team was unable to make the trip. Rain cheeks were issued and these VIII be good for the game next Sun. cay. 10 be played with Douglas.
 The management has received noti- fcation of the organization of the Phoenix City team. The capital city boys have asked for a series of games with the Grays and the hrst game will be played next month. The Sen ators have heretofore been a strong team and there is every expectation that they will have a strong line up this season. The first game will be played here. after which it is prob. able that the Grays will make the trip to Phoenix.
 The game next Sunday with Doug las promises to be the best of the season to date, as the Shelter City aggregation has been strengthened and already has a couple of game. to it's credit from the Grays.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-04-22
ORPHEUA BROKE ALL
 PREVIOUS RECORDS
ThrOngs Packed Streets in Front of Theater Sunday Night t-- Women Painted in Crush.

Sunday night was a record breaker with theaters in the Warren district. Lowells excellent house was crowded, while in Bisbee the Royal had wait Ing line and the Star filled it's seats
 The Orpheum, however, made the record not only Of the night but Or any occasion in the district Two women tainted in the crush for en- try to the second show, millinery was forgotten and went to smash and only the strenuous and at times violent physical exertions of Manager Lockie In the entry way prevented someone being trampled underfoot or other wise injured.
 Long before the conclusion of the first show. presented to a crowded house, the throngs began to gather in front of the theater and when the doors opened for the second show there was a solid mass Of humanity in the plaza in front of the house. The crowd reached out to Naco road and wholly blocked Brewery Gulch Automobiles and vehicles gOs through cnly by compelling the crowd tc wedge in to tfe sunceation point.
 CT those struggling for entry hun dreds did not get in. Many of these remained and were augmented 5y constant arrivals, 50 that at the close of the second show there was still a biz crowd in front of the theater which for the first time in Bis5ee tAeater history found il necessary tC put on a third performance. The tat ter was given to a house that was again crowded. The lasi show closed at exactly midnight, when crowd 5 representing nearly the seating ca pacity of the thester turned out oi the building. While Mexico City wal pictures were the feature of the nights bill, the Mexican proportion of the audience was compsrativels small. That the. crowds remained ait CT the audiences of the first and 7 second shows had come out. affords inc hst criticism Of the worth of the l bill presented. Everybody was pleased and the press promise of the Biggest and best bill ever presented in Bis bee was abundantly made good.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-04-22
LOWELL THEATRE HAS
 FEATURE PROGRAM

The Lowell Theater is presenting another all feature program for it's three day mid-week chance commenc- ing tonight, the headliner will be The Vengeance of Durand" This is a real feature. The author is Rex Beach. Quality shows ali the way through the two reels. The picture is highly dramatic, the-a are EsaH5 Incments of deep suspense, and there are situations that stir the emo tions- In tho duel scene, when the artist drives a bullet into the body of the woman who has innocently caused the trouble, there are all the elements of tragedy. The woman has sought to stop the duel: at the mo, ment the shots are exchanged she comes upon the ground and rushes in between the combatants. There Is tragedy in the hand to hand encount- CT between the two men in later years. when the lamp is overturned and the house is set on ire, resulting in the death of Durand, the rescue Of the daughter by the artist and his temporary loss of reason. There is deep pathos in the appeak of the or phaned girl, in love with the man who accidentally killed her mother, and w'ho had indirectly caused the death of her father, wheh she tries to re- store his reason; other means failing. she sits at the piano and plays and sings The Hours spent with Thee, Dear Heart. Are as String of Pearls to Mo- It is rare situation-one to impres sthe beholder and to affec, him. Space forbids enumeration oi the carefully executed scenes. They are splendidly done.
 Prom Pen to Pick" Gwendoline |
Bisbee daily review., 1913-04-22

clever impersonator of a country girl.
 The act is bright and entertaining, and would be a feature on any bill.
 Below is the cast:
 Dave Tucker, just returned from college; Ezekiel Skinner. a decrepit old miser; Brick" L.ittlework, Hir. am's chore boy; Hiram Witcomb, owner of Cloverdsle Farm. Mr. Rob ert Hildreth
 Matilda Whitcomb, Hirams wife, Miss Josie Sisson. iiz'beth Whitoomb. Hiram's daughter, Miss Helen Harriett
 Place: Cioverdale Farm, California.
 TnGe: The present.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-04-22
SPECIAL VAUDEVILLE IS
 FEATURE AT 0RPHEUN

The Orpheum last night presented with its vaudeville bill the highest priced single attraction yet brought 70 Bisbee.. With the Mexico City battle pictures and other excellent features on the program, this attraction A Four Leaf Glover" gives to the or. pheum what should be the very pest drawing bill it has ever had.
 Concerning the Four Leaf Clover the comment below is taken from the New York Clipper, which throughout the theatrical world is given. credit for reliability and hears the repnta' tion of extending praise only where it is deserved. The Clipper says:
 Robert Hildreth's new protean play let. "A Four-Leaf Clover" is one or the best offerings of its kind yet seen on the vaudeville stage. In IL MT Hldreth plays all of the male char acters and his performance stamps him an artist of exceptional ability. He makes his changes from one char acter to another with lightning Ia pidity.
 The curtain raises on a beautiful country scene laid, in California. it represents a farmyard, with pigeons flying about. and chickens and 'rao- bits running around an old farm house and barn, making a very real istic setting The story tells ot an old farmer (Hiram Httcombl, about 10 lose his home upon the toreclos ure of a mortgage by a miser' named
Bisbee daily review., 1913-04-22

Zeke Skinner. A friend of the Wit
 comb family offers to take a second mortgage on the farm so the old folks can pay off their indebtedness tc Zeke In the mean time the miser, Skinner, discovers gold on part of the farm, and offers to let the old folks keep their farm for the use Of the grounds across the roadway for a period of ten years. Brick Little, work, Hiram Witcomb's chore boy learns Of Zeke's gold discovery and enlightens his employer. Everyone is happy. Brick LittIeworlz asks for the hand Of Hiram's daughter, and is made happy. A four-leaf clover
Bisbee daily review., 1913-04-22
BIC GAINS IN BISBEE TRAFFIC
Tell Undeniabie Story of Largely Increased Activity and General Prosperity Throughout the District

Tn both money received and tonnage handled, the month Of March, figures for which have recently been compil. ed, was the biggest month in the his tory of the E. P. G s. W. at Bisbee.
 If any indication of the wonderful prosperity of this section were need ed, the figures compiled by the South western would amply supply it. The outgoing tonnage has, of course, been the greatest with ore leading more than 300,00O tons being hauled other items add to the outgoing freight have also. been large-larger than ever tefore. Incoming freight account has has also shown a big increase.
 Older residents of the district are inclined back to the boom times of 1907 but even then the great supplies of food. clothing, building material and other supplies needed by the camp were not as large as those now pour Ing in.
 The great increase in freight has of course. been chiefly brought about sy the wonderful prosperity Of the dis trict but it has also certainly teen added to by the hustle and boosting oi Agent F. l.. Williams. who has cooper ated in every way with locai shipperi and also who has seen that these ship pers get as good service as any rail road can give.
 Recently an increase of 12.47 pei cent was shown in the postal receipts of the district over March 1912. Sta tistics use railroad and postal receipts as the chef basis for reports, and using the Bisbee postal and railroad receipts would certainly show thai the Warren District is one of the rich est mining communities in Che country