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Barton County democrat., 1913-09-05
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ty Democrat August 2s, 1913.
In the District Court Of Barton
County, Kansas.
A. E. DoDD, Plaintiff.
VS..
PEARL DODD, Defendant,
State Of Kansas to Pearl Dodd, de-
fendant above named:
PUBLICATION NOTICE.
You will take notice that the above
named plaintiff, A. E. DOdd, did on
the 21st day Of August, 1913, file his
petition for a divorce in said DIS
trict Court, within and for the Coun
ty of Barton and State Of Kansas
against you as defendant, and thai
you, the said Pearl DOdd, must an
swer said petition filed as aforesaid
ON or before the 18th day Of Octo
Der, 1913, or said petition viii b
taken as true, and a judgment reu
dered In said action against yo' ac
cordingly, forever divorcing you from
the said plaintiff, A. E. Dodd, on tn
grounds Of abandonment for NOR
than one year last past, and for sue
otheer and further relief as plaintiff
may be entitled to.
A. z. D0DD,
By ]. B. Prose, Attorney Tor Plair
tiff.
ATTEST-S. N. KeIlam, Clerk Of th
District Court (seal
Barton County democrat., 1913-09-05

Dated August IL, 1913.
Barton County democrat., 1913-09-05
DR.. KINGS NEv DISCOVERY

Dated September /, 1913.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-10
HONOR MISS frost.

Miss Huldo Schneider was hostess
last evening to a number of her friends
at the home of her sister. Mrs. John
Kerber. 1862 Indiana avenue. Miss
Schneider entertained at a miscellane-
Gus shower in honor of Miss Mabelle
frost who will be an October bride.
The home was very prettily decorated
in flowers and greenery. A large basket
of pink and white hung from the
center of the room in which the num-
erous and pretty gifts to Miss frost
Were placed. After games and music
were enjoyed the guests were invited
into the dining room where three
course luncheon was served. The CEN
ter piece for the table consisted of
pink and white asters. Miss Schreib-
ers guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. John
Kerber, Mrs. Fandrei, Mrs. Meyers, Mrs.
Schneider Mrs. Raster and Misses
Jennie Johnson, Anna and Emma Doeh-
ring, Hester Thurston. Phoebe Teeple.
Grace frost, Alice Laity, Jessie Rohde,
Mable frost and Mr.. Vernon Cupp.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-10
CORRESPONDENTS NupTraLs.

Miss Pomona Portz and Frank e.
Fortner were quietly married last
Wednesday evening at st. Joseph's
rectory in South Holman street. The
ceremony was performed at seven
o'clock by the Rev. Father Badina. The
ring ceremony was used. Miss Clara
Portz and Gus Portz, the sister and
brother of the bride were the only at
tendants. The bride was attired in
handsome tailored suit of Kings blue
and a plumed hat to correspond, She
wore a corsage bouquet OF brides
roses and lilies of the valley. Miss
Portz wore a beautiful gown of blue
charmeuse and a white plumed hat.
Her flowers were pink rose buds. I'M
mediately after the ceremony a we'd
the brides father at "a Doty street.
The dinner was one of beautiful ap-
pointments served in seven courses. y
bouquet of roses arranged attractively
with ferns decorated the center of the
table. The bridal colors, white and
green were carried out in all the
decorations. Only the Immediate rela-
tives and a few intimate friends were
guests at the dinner. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fortner left late that evening on their
wedding trip. They will visit at
Niagara Falls and Buffalo after which
they viii be at home with the bride s
father, John Portz at "a Doty street
They received many beautiful gifts
from friends and relatives. Both young
people are well known in Hammond
and will receive the best wishes OF
their many friends. Among the guests
at the wedding dinner were Mr.. Port1
and family, Mr. and Mrs. AL Portz. Mis-.
e ~.
of Chicago. Miss Clara Strouse and Mr.
| p Reillpy
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-10
BRIDGE CLUB MEETS.

Mrs. L. ]. Kelly entertained the mem
berS of the Golden Rod Whist Club
very pleasantly yesterday afternoon at
her home in Highland street. Bridge
whist played at two tables. High
score was made by the hostess and
honors were also won by Mrs. Davies
and Mrs. G.. H. Clover After the card
games a prettily appointed luncheon
was served. The next meeting of the
club will occur in two weeks and the
hostess will be Mrs. Davies of High
land street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-10
A DELIGHTFUL PARTY.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Belman at their
home THE Oaks" in Glendale were host
and hostess at a most delightful party
last evening. They entertained in COM
pliment to the members of the choir
and the music committee of the First
Methodist church and there were fifty
in attendance. An indoor field meet
and a musical contest were features Of
the evenings entertainment which
afforded a great deal of merriment. A
two course luncheon was served.
Miss Robin Jones of Oakton, Ind, J.
the guest of Mrs. ]. e. Robertson at hei
home in Erie street.
You get instant warmth and com
fort with a Gas Heating Stove-No
Ind. Gas & E1ec. Co.-Adv est
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-10
LEAVES FOR ARIZONA.

Mrs. George Mist o<s 55s Morton Court
has left for Phoenix, Ariz., for the
benefit of her health. Mrs. Mist sub
mitted to operation on her throat
two weeks ago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-10

Miss Carrie Littler will entertain the
children who come TO tho Hammond
Public Library tomorrow for the Story
Hour between ten and eleven o'clock.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-10
AN AUTOMOBILE TRIP.

DR.. and Mrs. Fl. C. Merz and son,
Henry of Warren street motored to
River Forest, Ill, today. Henry Mer7
will enter college at River Forest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-30
WEST END STATION
PLAN IS ACCEPTED
r., r.. q p. AND COAST LINE TO
BUILD BIG DEPOT ON BROAD
STREET.
WILL COST 100000
CONTRACT TO BE AWARDED AS
SOON AS BIDS ARE RECEIVED
AND WORK ON STRUCTURE
TO BEGIN AT ONCE.

That the Richmond. Fredericksburg
and Potomac and the Atlantic Coast
Line railroads will erect union depot
in the West End without further delay
Is now determinate fact.
Officials of the two roads yesterday
formally and finally accepted the plans
submitted by John r. Pope. of New
York. for a station which is to cost
100000. The approaches and envi-
rons Will make the approximate cost
of the depot 100000.
Or Massive Design.
The structure will be of massive de-
sign, fronting $50 on Broad street,
100 feet deep. and five stories high
of steel. stone, brick and concrete con-
struction.
The site will be the present base
ball park and the Hermitage Golf Club
grounds, and bids for the construction
Of the new depot will be asked imme-
diately. Work will begin Just as soon
as the contract is let
Provision will be made in the sta
tion for the accommodation of twelve
trains at one and the same time. All
trains save those from the North will
have to back out of the station.
Around the station will be walks.
driveways, and on all sides there will
bG Gallo anu EiAll dUCtSs ne tTdlBS
will come in on the ground and there
will be no steps for passengers to
climb, and no trips by elevators for
the purpose Of taking obese and tired
citizens to the station floors.
Abundant Office Space
The four floors Immediately over the
station will furnish all the Office space
for use of the clerical and executive
forces of the two roads. and there is
reason to believe that many depart
ments Of the two companies will be
brought to this city and headquarters
for the two roads established perma-
nently In all departments.
There will be no lack OF light or
ventilation for the structure for II
will be more than one hundred feet
removed from other buildings. 1t is
to be fitted with dining rooms and all
other conveniences for the travelling
public There will be lavatories and
II will have definitely separated wait
ing rooms for whites and blacks who
will not even get a glimpse OF each
other without going to doors or widely
windows
The lessees of the golf club and the
baseball park we're notified some six
months ago to be prepared to vacate
at short notice. and they will. In a few
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-30
LEXINGTON COMPANY
WINS REEL RACES

Especial to The Richmond vfrginiAn.)
STAUNTON. VA, Aug. 29.-The con-
vention of the State Firemens assocfa-
ton came to close this afternoon.
with the races, which started at 11:3o.
The Lexington Fire company won
first place in the State real race maxi
ing the 100 yards in twenty seven
seconds
This company won the association
trumphet and 800. Eagle Engine COM
pany. No. 3, of Newport News won the
second prize, in twenty nine seconds.
Harrisonburg won In the free for all.
in twenty eight and one-fifth seconds,
Luray second in twenty eight and
eleven -twelfths.
In the foot race, Elwood Seal, OF the
Lexington company. got first prize.
VIM. Beaver and S. Gatewood, of New
port News. tied for second. The con-
vention will meet next In Portsmouth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-30
THIRTEEN ESCAPE
FROM COUNTY JAIL
MAKE HOLE THROUGH BRICK
REFUSES TO LEAVE.

Especial to The Richmond virgtnia-)
BRISTOL. TENN. Aug. 2s.--M F.
wheatley. alleged embexxling cashier.
OF the Bank OF Limestone. Tenn. this
morning refused to leave tho county
Jail at Jonesooro. Washington county.
Tenn. while thirteen of his fellow
prisoners were effecting a sensational
Jail delivery.
The prisoners, all charged with
felonies. cut a hole through the steel
bars OF corridor on the second floor
They made a hole through the brick
wall While the exit was being pre-
pared by the leaders others were busy
making ropes out of blankets. The
improvised ropes landed them all safe
ly on the ground. and they led
When the jAiler discovered the de-
livery he found the former bank cash
Ter seated on the jail steps. He re-
marked that he expects to be free in
October when his trial comes up. and
that he did not want to disappoint the
Judge
william Hopson. sentenced for eight
years under the age of consent law,
led the escape. None OF the prisoners
In the other four sections OF the Jail
escaped, although they begged their
liberated fellow prisoners to break
down the walls. A colored guard left
In charge of the jail slept throughout
the delivery.
Posses have been securing the coun-
try, but the alleged fellons arc all stu
at large.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-30
WHITE MANS SKULL
CRUSHED IN FIGHT

Especial to The Richmond virginian)
MANASSAS. VA, Aug. 2s.--During a
fight which followed q dispute between
two white men Thursday night at Cat
let's station, few miles from Manas-
sas. r. J. Keller was struck on the
head with stone by his assailant.
Leroy Colvin, and probably fatally In
tured.
His skull was crushed and he was
rendered unconscious. His physician
has little hope for his recovery. He
was taken to the hospital at Char
lottesville today by a local doctor.
Colvin. the man who did the throwing
of the stone. was captured here today
on board a freight train and taken
back to Cauetts to await the result
of Keller's injuries.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-30
CANAL BRIDGE.
MUST BE FIXED

Notice was served by the adminis-
trative board yesterday on James T..
Sloan and the Southern railway to put
in repair at once the wooden bridge
over the canal at Fourteenth street.
Unless the work is under way by S0p-3
TENDER 1st the city will go ahead and
make the repairs and then collect the
cost from the owners. The city n
ready to begin the work on Tuesday
II 1t has not been started by the
owners.
Because it is not certain whether
Sloan or the Southern railway IL re-
sponsibie for the maintenance and re-
pair of the bridge, the case may get
into the courts before collection liz pos
sible. But the board holds the repairs
absolutely necessary, and. in view OF
the opening of the new Fourteenth
street bridge, imperative that the work
be done at once.
The Southern railway disavowS re-
sponsibility for the brides mafnte-
nance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-30
HEAR YADkIN CASE.
ON SEPTEMBER 6
Especial to The Richmond v,rginian.> |

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
RALEIGH, N. c.. Aug. 2s.-The
State corporation commission today
set Monday. September 9Th. at Raj
eigh for Investigation Of the alleged
illegal dismemberment gale OF OLD
Cape Fear ana Yadkin Valley rail-
way, now operated jointly by the At
lantic Coast Line and Southern rail-
ways. from Mt Airy to Wilmington,
under resolution Of legislature 1T last
session. The case IL one to which
railways Of this section attach much
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-30
GIRL COMPLAINS
AGAINST JEWELER
FOR ALLEGED FAILURE TO
RETURN RING

Samuel Cunningberg, a nineteen
year-oid Southside jeweler, WIS arrest
ed last night by Patrolman J. A.
Baughan on a warrant charging him
with failing to return a ring to Miss
NJ. l. Moore. who says she left II in
his charge for repairs.
The ring, which WAS set with four
pearls and four rubies. il valued at
$3.50. Miss Moore says that she left
the ring with Cunningberg some time
ago and when she. returned for 1t he
said that he did not have It Cunning
berg was bailed in the sum OF 500 for
his appearance this morning In Police
court, part III, before Squire Frank
lin. His father went on his bond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-30
New Charters Granted.

Tho following charters were grant
ed yesterday by the State corporation
commissions:
Auto Cover and Supply corr pnIy,
Incorporated. Richmond. Va. Capital,
maximum. $500: minimum, $1,000.
A. w. Evans, secretary; Fl. Gary. and
Robert n. Pollard. all OF RichmorAA
Va: A. Blackburn. president; II. B.
Williamson. general manager, Rich
mond. Va Manufacture. buy and sell
automobile accessories.
Amendment to the charter OF r.. G.
Merrill Collateral Bond corporation,
Richmond, Va Increasing Its max
inium capital stock from 100000 to
100000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-30
HALDANE LIKES WAY THINGS
ARE DONE. IN THIS COUNTRY
Laws Delays Even in Land of Shakespeare However Not So
Numerous as in America--Is Suffragist But He
Doesn't Like the Milants Little Bit

President Taft will read paper on
September 3rd. The affair viii end
with banquet that night at which
United States Senator Elihu Root will
preside, and among those who will re-
spond to toasts will be Maitre Labort
batonnier of the bar of Paris. the fam
Gus French lawyer who defended Drey-
fus.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-30
days, be served with formal moving
iers.
Pleases Broad Street.

days, be served with formal moving
orders.
Pleases Broad Street.
While the plan Of the railroads y
contrary to the frequently expressed
wishes of the chamber of commerce
and certain other commercial bodies.
1t pleases Broad street merchants. who
recently secured signatures to =
lengthy document endorsing this:
move. Several months ago w. ID.
Duke, secretary to the president OF the
r., F. e. P. told the chamber Of COM
merce, at a meeting of its board ~
directors. that the two railroads had
fully decided upon the Broad street
site, and made 1t very plain that they
would not change their program. in-s
forming the business men that plans
for the West End union station were
in course of preparation and would
be ready the first of September.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-30
G. c. A. ALL STARS
WANT HOLIDAY GAME

The c. c. A. all~stars are anxious
to secure games with any local anna
teum organizations for Labor Day
morning. playing a double-header.
Nodes Tip-Top team Is also anxious
for two games for Labor Day after
noon.
The games. II arranged. will be
played on the c. G. A. field.
Any team desiring games can COM
municate with the managers of the
above te0na
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-30
Has Small Docket

Magistrate l. w. Cheatham was
confronted with only a small civil
docket yesterday in Swansboro court.
no criminal cases being scheduled for
hearing. The warrant sworn out
against Special Policeman Schultz,
who was charged with throwing a man
out OF an automobile. having been
withdrawn. the case was thrown out
of court
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-30
Calls T.. n. @. Meeting.

A called meeting of vital importance
to Chesterfield chapter. United pa0gh-
ters OF the Confederacy. will be held
this afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock In the
ladies' waiting-room at Miller g.
Rhoads. All members are desired TO
be present.
Plans for the celebration Of the an
nual Confederate day at Chesterfield
Courthouse. Thursday. September
18th. will be considered. The event
was to have been on September 18th,
but owing to the fact that reunion
will be held on that day at Roanoke
the date was changed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-30
SMITH LEAVES FOR
OHIO WITH OFFICER
GOES TO FACE NoN-sUPPORT
CHARGE WITHOUT REQUIRING
REaUIsITIoN.
AGAIN CHANGES MIND
nIGAMY CHARGE BROUGHT
gAGAINsr HIM ny THE MOTHER
OF HIS SECOND WIFE Is
DISMISSED.
AGAIN CHANGES MIND

rr SO -
o'h. "hoso case
Deen interesting the police or Rich-
mond, Durham. N. c.. and Cincinnati,
whara ho Ia pyar+aa IN ,norra ~
ga
"ie-oesertioh ana non-support' yes
terday afternoon again changed his
mind, and last night in custody of
49,. ~ =. - ~.
es l. Ancn' VI a'o ''
Humane society, loft for Cincinnati.
The bisamy charge made AGAINST
smith by the mother or Mrs Rosa
mond Elizabeth Wright-Smlth, MS
second VIE. was tried In Police court
yesterday morning ana dismissed ny
Justice John.
The hearing given the bigamy
charge attracted considerable atten-
ton. and a lively tilt between Justice
Crutchheld and Commemorative At
torney Folkes on one side, and &. L.
Morris, Joint counsel of Smith. his
wife No. 2. and her mother, on the
other. added spice.
Mrs Wright. who swore out the
warrant In south Richmond. charg-
ing bigamy and cohabitation of Smith
and her daughter, asked permission
70 Withdraw the charge, after Justice
Crutchffeld announced that he had
jurisdiction over the whole or the
city. Including the Southside.
Believed First Marriage Bogus.
Mrs Wright sought to have her
charges heard In the Southside Pc
lice court Mrs. Wright, when asked
why she made the charges, explain
ed that she believed Smith could
prove the Cincinnati marriage
bogus one, and was not guilty of any
crime by marrying her daughter. She
did 1T to protect her daughter she
said.
Mrs. Smith, No. 2. an attractive
young woman. was In Police court
with her mother. She displayed no
emotion, ana paid but little attention
TO what was going on. She had very
little to say. her mother doing the
talking. and she little more than no
ticed her husband.
commemorative Attorney Folkes
animated that Smith trumped up the
bigamy charge against himself. and
that his lawyer was present in the
position of lawyer prosecuting his
own client Mr.. Morris put in an OBJ
lection at fhis point. and was in
terrupted by the Commemorative at
torney with
Prosecuting Own Client"
Il repeat. the prisoner trunped up
the charge. But Ii will not prevent
his being taken to Ohio. / am sur
prised that Mr. Morris would try to
have his own client convicted"
This brought from Justice John the
remark that he is not surprised al
anything. lawyer does.
Detective Allen. OF the Cincinnati
police. felt he would have to wait for
requtsit.on papers to arrive from Gin
cinnati. and had about decided 10 see
some more OF Richmond when word
came from Smith that he had again
changed his mind and would return
with Mr.. Allen without papers. When
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-30
FINED FOR LIBEL
DENOUNCES JUDGE

I Especial to The Richmond virgin,an)
RALEIGH. N. c.. Aug. 29.-Ex-
Mayor and ex-State Senator J. ID.
McNeill. OF Fayetteville, who was con-
victed OF criminal libel of State Sem
ator NimrockS, was sentenced by
Judge Lyon today to pay a fine OF 500
and costs. MCNEIL created scene
in court by denouncing the jury and
was stopped by the Judge.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-30
Deed Admitted on Record.

According to a deed Of bargain and
sale recorded yesterday afternoon in
the office OF Clerk Walter e. Du Val.
in Hastings court. part II. Albert T.
erty designated as 200 South Twelfth
street to Lucy A Furcron. The con-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-30
VA In n hlea


Walter Eddie Waymack, Jr.. the lit
tie son OF Policeman w. e. waymack,
had his tonstis and adenoids removed
by DR.. T. d. Jones and DR.. Martin. a
specialist. The operation was a sue
cessful one. and the little boy was last
night reported to be getting along
nicely.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-30
TfclA For I,nchburg Police.

Mary s..xxle Walden. arrested by
Detectivca I<rcnSei and Atkinson as
= fugitive from Justice. from Lynch
burg. WA yesterday morning held for
LynrthurE. This case was continued
10 give officers from the Hill City
chAnce 70 como after her.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-30
VIII Begin Work Soon.

Contractor A. r. Pulliam. of Wood
land Heights, who got the contract to
construct granolithic walks around
the Swansboro school. will begin
work Immediately. School opens on
September Goth. and he expects to
have all Of the walks completed by
that time
The Delta independent., 1913-06-06
Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas. In the providence of the
Allwise Father it has pleased him TO
call home from his earthly toll and
care to his Heavenly reward. our es-
teemed Neighbor. Peter Mundry:
Therefore, Be it Resolved, That We
mourn the demise of our esteemed
neighbor. that we eNtol his virtues
and loyal qualities as ueighbor of
this camp.
Resolved; That copy of these reso-
lutions be spread on the records Of
this camp: that they be published in
a city paper and copy be sent to the
family.
C. D. WALTER.
G. W. MEYERS.
E NJ. GETTS.
Committee.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-06
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be let to the Reynolds Ely construc
tion company of Springville. Utah. will
not be started for few weeks yet.
The company will put up bond for
about $4,000 which is to protect the
government in the work. As in all
cases in the service, in case the COM
pany falls down on the work the bond
will protect the government first. Then
if there be any money left it will 80
to the laborers.-Grand Junction News
The Delta independent., 1913-06-06

The Misses jamie and Winnie Kill
liam arrived home from Converse col
lege at Spartanburg, South Carolina.
last Tuesday evening. and will spend
the summer vacation with their par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. ]. h. Killian. They
by Miss Eva Belle Conklin also a pupil
at Converse college. who was to at
tend commencement exercises at the
University in Boulder where her sister
Grace is pupil, and come home with
her at the close of the school dolngs.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-06

A smouldering fire was discovered
in a hay stack of hay near the barn
and residence of Garnet mesa resi-
dent last Sunday afternoon when the
baseball game between Delta and Pa
onia was in progress and but for the
timely arrival of fans from the ball
grounds and effective action on their
part much Garnet mesa property would
doubtless have been destroyed. The
owner of the hay and property nearby
and his wife were sitting on the YER
anda at their home entirely oblivtous
to the impending danger and were not
n little surprised when notified of the
burning hay stack. The blaze was
soon under control.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-06

All are united in their approval
and praise of Sir Gilbert Parker's
masterpiece, THE Right of Way
This story is no longer new. but 1t was
accorded first place as one of the six
best sellers" short time ago. The
book has been dramatized by Eugene
Presbrey and has scored one OF the
sensational hits OF the decade. All
who have read II will be pleased to
have an opportunity of seeing the char
acters in real life as they will be pre-
sented by Sanford Dodge and his tai
ented company. Don't miss The
Right of Way" even II you do not 20
to another play for year Prices to
suit all. Opera house. Monday even
ing June 9th