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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07
First Published in the Barton Coun-
ty Democrat Jan. 81, 1872
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE OF
HEARING PETITION TO SELL
REAL ESTATE.

To all whom 1t may concern, but
more especially to Sylvester VIII
son, John Wilson, Frank Wilson,
Alice Cummins, Annie Cummins
and Elizabeth Thomas, heirs at law
Of Nancy Wilson, Deceased, late Of
Barton County, Kansas.
You are hereby notified that /, ].
B. Prose, Administrator Of said de-
ceased, did, on the 22nd day Of jan
uary, A. D. 1913, file a petition in the
Probate Court Of Barton County, Kan.
sas, praying that I might be authoriz-
ed and empowered to sell the follow
ing described land, for the purpose
Of paying the debts and costs Of ad-
ministration Of said estate, to-wit:
Lots one, two, three and four, in
block sixty-nine, in the city of Great
Bend, Barton County, Kansas.
And said petition will be heard at
the office Of the Probate Judge Of
said County, on the 18th day Of Feb
ruary, A. D. 1913. at 10 O'Clock, A.
NJ, Of said day, at which time and
place each of you and all others in
terested are notified to be present
and show cause. II any you have. Why
an order Of sale as prayed for should
not be granted. Dated this 18th day
Of January. A. D. 1913. CIV.
J. B. PROSE-
Administrator.
Nv TAMEa W CLARK Attorney.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07
First Published in the Barton Coun.
ty Democrat Feb. Z, 1917
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

State Of Kansas, Barton County. IS.
In the Probate Court in and for Said
County.
In the Matter Of the Estate OF Henry
B. Torrey, Deceased.
Creditors and all other persons In.
terested in the aforesaid estate ara
hereby notified that the regular
term Of the Probate Court in and
for said County, to be begun and
Leld in the Probate Court room in
Great Bend. and County Of Barton.
State Of Kansas. on the first Mon.
day in the month Of April, A. D. 1919
and on the 7th day Of said month. I
shall apply to the said Court for a
full and final settlement Of said e.
tate. and at such time application
will be made for an order Of the
Court finding and adjudginx Who
were the heirs Of the said deceased.
W. T0RREY,
Administrator
f the estate Of Henry B. Torrey, d.
ceased.
Dated. January 90, 1918.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

The new parcels post system has
no terrors for the Wells Fargo Ex-
press Co., at this point, according to
a statement by Agent c. c. Jackson.
During the month of January just
past, the business at this station not
only failed to show a decrease on &C.
count of the new postal system in
effect as was anticipated, but the
business showed a gain Of over $3.50
over the same month last year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

John WEIGH was in from Liberty
township this afternoon looking az
ter business matters and visiting with
friends, and reports everything as
quiet out that way. The recent snow.
fall was a good thing for the wheat
as far as it went but a little more
moisture would not 90 amiss at this
time. While in the city Mr.. WEIGH
had his name added to the rapidly
growing list Of Democrat subscribers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07
First Published in the Barton Coun.
ty Democrat, Feb. 7, 1872
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION SERVICE

In the District Court Of Barton Coun.
ty, and State of Kansas.
Henry ]. Weber, Plaintiff, VS..
VIM. H. Dodge, Solomon s. Buck.
land, Alexander E. Wheat, Elliott
& Donley and Building & Loan AS
ISOLATION, formerly located at Great
Bend, Kansas, now (defunct) and
their wives, - Dodge, -Buckland,
- Wheat, - Elliott and - Donley,
whose Christian names are to plain.
tiff unknown, il living, II dead, then
to their unknown heirs, devisees,
administrators, executors, trustees,
successors and assigns of said par
ties, firms and each Of them, De-
PENDANTS.
The State Of Kansas, Greeting, to
VIM. H. Dodge, Solomon S. Buck.
land, Alexander E. Wheat, Elliott
and Donley and Building G Loan AS
ISOLATION, formerly located at Great
Bend, Kansas, now (defunct), and
their wives, = Dodge, auckland,
- Wheat, - Elliott and - Donley,
whose Christian names are to plain
- tiff unknown, II living, II dead, then
to their unknown heirs, devisees,
administrators, executors, trustees.
successors, and assigns Of said par
ties, firms and each Of them, De-
PENDANTS.
You and each Of you are hereby 10
tilted that you have been sued in the
District Court Of Barton County, Kan
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

Mrs. Mary Johnson is reported on
the sick list the past few days. Mrs.
Johnson, although almost ninety
years of age, is one of the most &C.
tive women in the city. and does her
own housekeeping and gets around In
much better shape than many women
Of half her age. Her many friends
hope that her illness may not prove
to be of a serious nature and that
she may soon be restored to health.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

Jerry Pillar, for a long time a resi-
dent Of Lakin township, but now liV-
ing at Kingman, was here on bust
ness one day the first Of the week.
He has been looking after business
matters and visiting with friends in
Ellinwood the past week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

One good COW is worth a half dozen
of the scrub variety. W. G. Merritt
will have three car loads of fine
young Holsteins at the stock yards
here Saturday, all bred to calve in a
short time. 1t will pay you to in
vestigate.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

Train No. 10, one Of the passen-
gers over the cutoff, went into the
ditch at Wright early wednesday
morning, and as a consequence No.
6 failed to get in that day until late
in the afternoon, as it was necessary
to get the wrecker out from Newton
to straighten out the mix-up. It is
reported that no one was injured.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

Frank F. Kroeker Of Pswnee Rock.
is new reader of the Democrat, adj
ded to the list this week. Mr.. Kroek-
er was in the city on business Tues
day and for a visit with friends and
decided to join the popular move
ment and have his name added to the
Democrat list. 80.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

Mrs. Charles Temple is here from
Lyons for a visit with her mother.
Mrs. Hanel, who has been on the sick
list for some time, and also visiting
with her brothers and sisters.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

Frank Messner, of Ness City, was
here Tuesday evening visiting friends.
He was on his way home from a
visit with relatives at Fredonia.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07
ARE YOU INTERESTED

In fine dairy cattle. II you are do
not fail to be at the stock yards Sat
urday to see the fine dairy herd Of
three car loads of Holstein COWS and
heifers which is being shipped in by
W. G. Merritt. ~
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

Cliff Ellis came in from Ness coun-
ty Wednesday evening for a visit with
friends and to look after business
matters here. He is working on a
large cattle ranch out there and is
getting along nicely.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

Mrs. A. ]. auckland and son, Ar
thur, and Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Sans
returned last evening from Topeka
where they have been living for the
past few months and will again make
Great Bend their home.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

Rev. John A. Kjelkin was here
from Emporia Sunday and filled the
pulpit at the Baptist church. He is
an old friend ofPrOf. senter and fam.
lily and was their guest while in the
city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

A marriage license was issued on
Wednesday evening, the 5th. to Mr..
John William Goebel. aged %, and
Miss Kate vaught, aged Is, both Of
this city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Pascoe were
here from near Heller this week for
a visit with relatives and friends.
They had intended going home Wed.
nesday morning, but on account Of
the wreck west of here the branch
train did not go out that day and
they did not go home until this morn
ing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

Leo Wilcox returned Tuesday from
a trip of several weeks to the var
ipus eastern markets where he pur-
chased a large stock Of goods for
the G. Samuels store.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

Miss Hazel Homer was in the city
Wednesday morning on her way from
her home at Hoisington Tor a visit
with relatives and frineds at Stat
ford.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

Attorney VIM. Osmond came in
from Topeka Saturday evening for a
short visit with home folks and to
look after a case in the Stafford
county district court which is in ses-
sion this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

Porter Young is enjoying a visit
from his nephew, Horace Porter, Of
Indiana.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

James Tonkin was here from Co
manche townhsip Tuesday on bust
ness trip and for a visit with rela-
tives and friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

Miss Ruah Putnam, who is employ
ed at the Van NCy hotel at HOis-
ingtOn. is spending a few days here
visiting relatives.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

Bob Hamilton, the Clathn banker,
vas IN the city Tuesday looking at-
isr business matters and for q visit
Nish ais many friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

Mrs. Josie Patrick returned We'd
nesday from a visit Of a few weeks
with relatives and friends In Topeka
and Kansas City.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

Lee Smell returned Tuesday even
ing from a business trip In the west
ern part Of the state.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

Miss Jennie McMullen went to
Newton Sunday morning for a visit o:
a few days with Mrs. Frank Chain
formerly of this city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

Frank Meade came in from a busi-
ness trip west Tuesday evening for
a short visit with home folks here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

Miss Lizzie Komarek visited with
relatives and friends in Ellinwood
and Dartmouth Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

Vernon Baker returned Wednesday
evening from visit of a couple Of
week with friends in st. Louis.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

Mrs. w. E. Stoke returned last
evening from a weeks visit with rela.
tives and friends in Topeka.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

See the fine Holsteins at the stock
yards Saturday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

E. R. Moses, Jr., was in Pawnee
Rock on business Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

Roy Miller was here from Wichita
Sunday for a visit with friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

E. c. Cole was in Lacrosse on bus
mess one day the first of the week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

E. ]. Eveleigh was a business visi-
tor from Boyd Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

Mrs. Frank PETE was visitor from
Ellinwood Wednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

Miss Bertha Harris is visiting with
relatives in Pawnee Rock q part Of
this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

Have you noticed the low prices in
Shoes latelyi There's q reason.
SAMPLE SHOE STORE
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

J. B. Prose, the Hoiington attor
ney, was here on business Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-07

SAMPLE SHOE STORE.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-21
PRESENT ONE JOHN
W|THLOV|NG CUP
Members of Richmond Bar Re
member Venerable Justices
Sixty-Ninth Birthday.
SPEECH BY CAPTAIN GUIGoN
Long Service on Bench Called to
Mind in Fine Tribute Paid
by Lawyers.

In celebration OF his sixty-ninth
birthday several members of tho Rich
mond bar yesterday morning presented
justice John Jeter Crutchfield with n
handsome loving cup, and conveyed TO
MN their wishes for many happy re-
turns OF the day. The presentation
Godress was made by Captain A. Il.
Gulgon. and II was repiete with terms
OF praise for the upright Judge" The
cup bears this inscription: ITO the
honorable John J. Crutchneld, Police
Justice OF the City of Richmond. a
Tribute of Affection and Esteem from
Some OF His Friends OF the Richmond
bar. On tho other side was inscribed :
IS8s-An Upright Judge-1e13"
n written memorial of tho occasion
was pasted In tho criminal docket at
tho end OF the cases for the day, oc-
cupyins whole page by itself Per-
maps some future historian, in search
Ing through the records of the CITY
VIII como across 1t one day, and find
IN it copy Tor monograph on the One
John.
The presentation was mado soon ar
ter Justice Crutchneld assembled the
bench. Attorney Gilbert K Pollock
Interrupted him. asking tho pleasure
OF a moments hearing on a subject
strictly private. Justice Crutchflcld
granted the favor. and then Captain
Guigon stepped forward with the cup
end the speech
Tho Ono John. affected by the re-
membrance. replied, haltingly, and ex-
pressed his appreciation
Among those who were present on
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-21
COUNTY SCHOOLS OPEN
All Pupils of Chesterfield Will be En-
rolled Within Ten Days.

itDOul NAH Ol lUc pupliC SCuOOiS OIL
Chesterfield County have already open
ed. and all pupils will have settled
GOWN to the years work within the
next ten days. The schools of Swans
boro. Oak Grove and Beach were de-
layed in their opening because furni-
ture was not in place. These three
schools will begin their regular scs-
sion Tomorrow
AIatoaca. Swift Creek, Ettrick, Fall
ing Creek, Enon. Midlothian and Beu-
iah high and graded schools opened
last Monday with good enrolment.
The one-room schools In Bermuda,
Manchester and Midlothian Districts
also started their session last Monday.
In Glover Hill District, all the schools
will open on October /. The graded
schools in Matoaca District will begin
TO register pupils on the first Monday
in October.
Several new buildings are being
erected in the county. which will be
completed in time for the next term.
At Beach the pupils will enter an eX-
cellent four-room building. which is
equipped with modern improvements.
1t was provided through the efforts of
the Dale District School Board. with
the liberal assistance of the patrons.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-21

no occasion wero Captain Guigon. At
torneys Pollock. II. NJ Smith. Jr.. l. o.
Wendenburs. Harold s. Bloomberg.
torney Minctree Folkcs.
Crutchneld's Memorial.
Tho tribute to Justice Crutchneld
follows:
"Somo OF your friends OF the Rich
mond bar have como to-day to tender
their affcctionato greetings on this an
nivcrsary OF your birth. and to pay
respectful tribute to Il quarter of q
century spent in the service of this
community. For twenty-five years you
have sat on this bench and dispensed
evenhanded Justice to rich and poor
and high and low, alike-without fear
and without favor. For n quarter of
4 century you have upheld law and
order and have kept in check the Grim
inal and lawless elements of this pro-
gressivc city. For this long period
you have beensa terror to evildoers
while at the same time you have lis
tened with patience to the wrangling
of litigants and tho plcadinRs Of the
unfortunate and distressed: and as the
years came and went they have given
you the wisdom of added experience
and have taught you to temper justice
with mercy.
Though your daily duties have
brought you into closest contact with
the seamy side OF life. you have come
through 1t all unsmirched and without
reproach, and with your cheerful OPP
timism undimmed and undiminished.
stern and unyielding in the protec-
tion of the people from lawlessness and
crime. you have never forgotten to
sympathize with the errors Of youth or
failed to give that ono more chance
which may mean repentance. reforma-
tion and redemption.
and of late 1t seems to us the crown
ing glory of your career has come to
you when you are called upon. mel
lowed and softened by tho passing Of
the years, to preside over that glorious
product OF modern civilization. the
Juvenile Court, where childhood Is
shielded from the rigors OF the law and
Is taught the lesson OF upright and use
full manhood and womanhood.
I'm all these years of arduous duty
faithfully performed. you have earned
and you have received the gratitude.
tho respect and the affection OF this
community. which we. AS lawyers who
have been closely associated with you
and know your trials and your achieve
ments. undertake to-day to voice. We
ocer you our hearticst congratulations
and tho loving cup Of good cheer for
you and yours"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-21

The characters of these well-known
citizens is surety enough that the
checking OF sets will be done accu-
iately and we'll
First OF all. the judges will receive
tho list of correct titles into their per-
sonal charge. This list will be turned
where 1t Is now under lock and key.
judges. and delivered later on to those
who will do the actual labor of check
irg.
OF course, The Times Dispatch itself
Will spare no efforts to make sure OF n
reliable check, and the most elaborate
precautions will be taken to see that
no possibility of error or anything
worse may occur. You may say that
the dozen safeguards thrown around
the checking of the sets are too many,
but this newspaper believes in making
sure dozen times that everything in
connection with the contest Is rs 1t
should be. That has been tho course
followed from the first.
You have been told OF the way the
sets Will be received. stamped with the
official stamp, and placed in the lock ed
and guarded room, from which they
Will be removed one by one to be
checked The checking itself will be
done over three times to avoid chance
or error. And finally tho Judges them
selves. who will have had charge of
the entire checking process, will go
over the sets to see that the awards
are made correctly.
You will be able to see the checl,inI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-21
PLAN SCHOOL DEDICATION
ConEre..man Montague and DR.. Free

ConEressmnn Montague md DR.. Free
mnn to be Principal Speakers.
Final arrangements were perfected
yesterday afternoon at meeting or
the Oak Grove Civic League for the
dedication exercises which Will mark
the formal opening OF the new school
Saturday afternoon. An excellent pro-
gram has been arranged, which Will
be enlivened by the Blues Band.
Congressman A. J. Montague and DR..
Douglas Freeman will be the principal
speakers.
AT the beginning OF its session the
civic league presenteds handsome
piano TO the new school. Resolutions
were passed asking the school Board
to make several needed improvements
TO the building. Fire escapes are
wanted in order that the danger from
fire may be lcssened request was
made that the basement which is
covered with wood flooring. be lined
with cement. ,rhe board was also
asked TO see that the doors were maze
to opcn outward, and that the graf
ings TO the windows. be made heavier.
The school will open for its regular
session tomorrow morning, with Miss
Marion DuNal as principal As there
has been some delay in installing the
desks, the teachers will probably be
handicapped somewhat. The new
session tomorrow. Miss Bonnie Walden
will again be principal
The two schools were erected at n
cost OF $4,000. raised by special bond
issue They are built OF brick, ana
are modern throughout. Both are
eight-room structures. the Swansboro
School being slightly larger.
The following program will be fol-
lowed at the dedication exercises of
the Oak Grove School: selection by
Blues Band, prayer, address by r. c.
Stearnes. Superintendent of Public In
struction; song, America; presenta :
ton of seven Bibles to the school by
DR. Freeman. on behalf of the four fra
tcrnal orders of Swansboro; receiving
CT Bibles by Rev. d. G. Lancaster.
band selection, presentation of flag and
metallic emblem of Virginia by Thomas
Is. Ivey. OF the Junior Order United
American Mechanics; speech of ac-
ceptance by Rev ]. r. Eggleston, pas
tor OF Asbury Methodist Church; school
ode, sung by children; address by Con-
gresham a. ]. Montague. song and
benediction.
Mr.. Lowman Resigns Chairmnnship.
After serving efficiently for some
time in his office, Robert G. Lowman
yesterday resigned the position of
chairman of the Oak Grove Civic
League. B. T. Barker was appointed
1,;,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-21
SANITY TO DE INQUIRED INTO.
New York Mnn I'm AshcviIlc Wants
Police Force and Mayor Dismissed.

Ashevillc, y. c., September GOV.
V. Lyons, claiming to be from New
York, and displaying plenty OF money,
was taken into custody this afternoon
at the request of relatives. and is be-
ing held pending an inquiry into his
sanity. Lyons came here about two
weeks ago to visit his sister, Mrs. sam
Novich; While here he bought several
valuable pieces of property, for which
he paid. Last night he publicly crit
icized officials of the city. declaring
his intention OF removing the present
Mayor and stopping publication of the
newspapers. To-day he had cards
printed and hired boys to distribute
them. declaring at the same time his
intention OF dismissing the whole no
lice force. Members OF the force at the
request of relatives, took him into Gus
tody
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-21
VISIT STOCK YARDS
Refrigeration Men Guests of big
Packers mt Big Chicago Plants.

Packers mt Big Chicago Plants.
Chicago, September 2o.-Members of
the third international Congress OF
Refrigeration to-day made a tour of
inspection Of tho Union Stock Yards
as guests OF the packers. Delegates
from South America and other foreign
countries exhibited great interest in
the methods use, in killing, dressinr-
and preparing cattle, sheep and hogs
for the market
After being entertained at luncheon
by the packers the visitors attended
the international meeting of Ice mon.
Subjects of technical Importance were
discussed in series OF papers read at
the meetings of the six sections of
the congress.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-21
Funeral of Mr.. Jackson.

The funeral services OF William Fl.
Jackson, eig'htyfour years old, who
died yesterday morning at the home
of his daughter. Mrs Sarah a. Crow
der, 523 West Eleventh Street. will he
held this morning at 10 o'clock from
the home OF Mrs. Crowder Rev. Frank
w. Long, pastor OF Cowardin Avenue
Christian Church, Will conduct the
services The burial will be in Maury
Cemetery. Mr.. Jackson is survived by
"a brother, William T. Jackson. and one
sister,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-21

in the home OF Mrs. Charles T. Jones.
1924 Porter Street, on FRIDAY night
promises to be a unique Entertainment
Roman IDEAS will be the scheme OF
decoration. There will be a gypsy
camp in each room. which will be pre-
sided over by young women In Arab
costume. Funds derived from the sale
OF refreshments will be turned over
to the building fund Of Meade Me-
mortal Episcopal Church.