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Barton County democrat., 1914-12-04
REUNION AND LUNCHEON.

Mrs. NJ. L. Grimes, Mrs. w. E.
Carr, Mrs. F. L. Martin and Mrs.
J. S. Simmons were hoSteSSeS
Wednesday at luncheon at the
home of Mrs. Grimes in most de-
lightful fashion to a number of
their old friends who are here
for the grand opera season. The
group makes up one unusual for
size and warmth of friendship,
and The afternoon was a real re-
union hour. The color scheme
was in rich red, with carnations
for the flowers. A few Hutchin-
son women who know the visit
ing Lyons and Great Bend women
honored by the luncheon were al
so present. The Lyons guests
were Mrs. Alice Dack, Mrs. Mary
Martin, Miss Ruth Martin, and
from Great Bend, the list includ-
ed Mrs. E. w. Moses, Mrs. Henry
tindaS, Mrs. Ed S. Marx, Mrs. r.
A. Charles, Mrs. Nick Smith, Mrs.
Ola Chapman, Mrs. C. E. Lobdell,
Mrs. Jennie Castle, Miss Florence
and Miss Caroline Castle and Miss
Lillian Brinkman.- Hutchinson
Gazette.
Barton County democrat., 1914-12-04
WEIRAUCH- WILSON

The marriage of Mr.. George
Weirauch 10 Miss Helen Wilson
took place last Thursday morn
ing, Thanksgiving Day, at the
home of Capt. George C. Gray, in
this city, the ceremony being per-
formed by Rev. WeStwood of the
Presbyterian church, and only
the immediate relatives of the
contracting parties were in at
tendance. The wedding march
was played by Miss Marian Jones
and the ring ceremony was used.
Mr.. Weirauch is a son of Mr..
and Mrs, Martin Weirauch of this
city and is one Of the we'll known
young men of the community.
He has been engaged in farming
near Radium for several years, is
a young man very highly regard
ed by all who know him and is
making good in his chosen avoca-
lion.
Mrs. Weirauch is a daughter of
H. A. Wilson and is one of the
most popular young ladies of the
community. For some time past
she has been employed as STEM
ographer in the offices of the
Walnut Greek Mill Company, and
is a young woman possessing
good business ability as we'll as
personal charm. The young cou-
pie will make their home on the
grOom'S farm near Radium, and
with the many other friends, the
Democrat joins in extending con-
gratulatiOnS and hest wishes.
Barton County democrat., 1914-12-04
MRS JOHN MCRORY.

Mrs. John McCrory died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. R.
=Coe- Russell, in. this ely Saadas
afternoon after an illness of sew
eral months duration. The Nc
Crory family were former resi-
dents of Lawrence, but owing to
the illness of Mrs. McCrory she
and her husband moved to this
city last spring, so that the daugh-
ter might be better able to care for
her and hoping that the change
would be of benefit to her health.
She was a woman most highly
regarded by all who knew her,
and although of but brief resi-
dence In this city, had many
warm friends who were sincere
ly grieved to hear of her death.
Besides her husband and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Russell, she leaves to
mourn her death a son, Harold,
who lives in Trinidad, Colo. The
remains were taken to the old
home at Lawrence for interment,
being accompanied by the huS-
band and daughter.
Barton County democrat., 1914-12-04

Agent George Land and Leo
Kern made business trip t.
Wichita this week and brought
back some more Overland cars
with them. Mr.. Land sold three
new cars last week and has. q
number of sales in sight besides
a number Of good prospects and
he is well pleased with the way
business is starting out.
Barton County democrat., 1914-12-04

Miss Edith Barricklow spent
Thanksgiving with her sister,
BeSs, who is attending Baker Un-
iverSity at Baldwin.
Deputy Oil Inspector Joe Cas-
ey was here from Topeka last
week for a visit with relatives and
friends.
George Nimocks, of Scandia,
Kansas, was here this week for a
visit with relatives and friends
and to attend to business matters.
Mr.. and Mrs. James McCutch-
con were here from HoiSington
one day this week visiting with
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Younkin and
family.
Mrs. Mary PreSsl and daughter,
Mrs. Wilhelm, visited in Larned
Sunday with DR.. Fred PreSsl and
wife. Mrs. Wilhelm left Monday
from Larned for her home in
Denver.
Ed Melcher was here from e.
linwood yesterday to attend to
business matters and for a visit
with his many Great Bend friends.
He reports a good rain needed
down that way as some of the
wheat is already beginning to Suf-
fer.
Mike Hickey, one of the pros
porous farmers of the Olmitz
neighbOrhoOd, was in the city,
Tuesday on a business trip and
for visit with friends, and dis
posed of some of his surplus
wealth by purchasing a new six
cylinder automobile.
Monte Jordan went to Chicago
last week, accompanying his
brother, Guy, who will conSulf
one of the famous oculistS there
Guy has been bothered with :
sort of growth behind one of hi:
Eyes and will have to undergo al
operation in order to save hi.
sight.
An autoiSt who failed to Stol
and leave his name and address
lost control of his car while 90
ing west on Lakin avenue Wed
nesday evening, and climbed tn
curbing and crashed into the ny
drant and water crane on the cor
ner just east of the City Hall, de
molishing the crane and bendin
the big iron hydrant, and fron
the way these were smashed u
: the auto should have been bro
ken to smithereens, but evident
} ly such was not the case for th
autoist proceeded on his way
leaving nothing but the wreck Q
his wind shield to tell what ha
capsed Ihe wreck
Barton County democrat., 1914-12-04
HIGHS WIN FROM COOPER.


The Great Bend High School
team defeated the fast second
team from Cooper College
Thanksgiving afternoon in a fast
game which ended in a to 0
score. The local team has been
improving greatly in its playing
Of late and now have one of the
fastest high school organizations
in this part of the state. There
was a fairly good ATTENDANCE at
the game and the boys put up On
exhibition that gave the crowd
the worth of their money. y
Barton County democrat., 1914-12-04
THE HOISINGTON
ELKS ENTERTAIN.

A large number of the members
of the ElkS lodge of this city went
10 Hoisinston last Friday even
ing on invitation from the ElkS
of that vicinity and were most
royalty entertained by The north
side brethren. A most elaborate
banquet was served, a number of
good talks were given and a fine
lime was enjoyed by all.
Barton County democrat., 1914-12-04
NJ. w. A.

All members of the Modern
Woodmen of America should re-
member that on next Monday
evening Great Bend Camp No.
l649 will elect their Camp off
GERS for the ensuing year. All
Neighbors are invited and urged
to be in attendance at this meet
ing.
Barton County democrat., 1914-12-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Tindall
were here from HoiSington yes
terday for a visit with their
daughter, Mrs. ]. E. McMullen,
and family.
Harry Frey, one of the promi-
nent young farmers of southwest
Of town, was in the city WedneS-
day on a business trip and for a
visit with friends, and incident
ally sold $3.50 bushels of wheat
for which he received an even
lollar per buShel. He still has
over four thousand bushels left
in the granary for which he was
offered the same price, but ne be-
'IeveS that it is going to be still
higher and he expects to hold the
rest of his crop until along in the
spring. He had over twelve thou
sand bushels of wheat in all this
year.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. S. Dale were
treated to a most joyful surprise
on Thanksgiving Day when all
of their children and fheir fam
lies came in and surprised them
and a royal good time was had
and the surprise one of the hap.
pieSt which the children could
have perpetrated on their parents
Those in attendance at the bis
gathering were Mr.. and Mrs. Ber
Dale and family, of AIine, Okla.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Dale and Mr.
and Mrs. George Dale and theil
families, Of Hudson; Mr.. and Mrs
Joe Dale. of Stafford; Miss Sadi.
Dale, of Hutchinson; Mr.. ant
Mrs. Alton Dale and family, o.
west Of town. and Mr.. and Mrs
James Freer. Of this Nv.
Barton County democrat., 1914-12-04

Frank and Harry SipeS of the
south side, were visitors in the
city Wednesday.
August Neidig was here from
Ellinwood Wednesday to attend
to some business matters while
on his way to Belpre on a bust
ness trip.
Karl Werner was over from
Red Wing this week to make ap-
plication for his final naturali-
zatiOn papers. He was accom-
panied by R. V. HitSchman as one
of his witnesses.
Roscoe SpeirS, formerly one of
the business men of Ellinwood,
now living in Hutchinson, was
here this week on a business trip
and for a visit with friends. With
MS family ne Will leave next week
for Idaho where they will spend
the winter.
Will Null was in from Pawnet
Rock township Wednesday and
reports that the wheat is still
looking good out that way despite
the dry weather. Mr.. Null ha:
about seven thousand bushels Of
wheat in the bin yet and say:
it is going to stay there until The
price gets better. He figures tha
i will be worth at least SIPS pei
bushel before spring. and he car
get better interest OUT Of his mo
ney BY holding bis wheat thar
any other way.
Barton County democrat., 1914-12-04

Conklin's, Shafer and Water
mans Self-filling Fountain Pens
make valuable Xmas presents.
Shop early and get just the kind
you're looking for, from Hooper's
Pen Case.
Barton County democrat., 1914-12-04


Fred Wolf, Nick Klepper and R
Is. Herold were here from Ellin-
wood Wednesday on a business
trip and for visit with their
many friends.
Mrs. Arthur Hayes and child
rem came in from the ranch at
Jetmore Saturday evening for a
visit of a few days here with rel
ativeS and friends.
The largest stock of Cut Glass
and Ivory Goods in the city may
be seen at Hooper's.
Barton County democrat., 1914-12-04

The largest stock of Cut Glass :
and Ivory Goods in the city may
be seen at HOoper'S.
Barton County democrat., 1914-12-04

Pure Denatured Alchohol, the
only safe solution for your ra-
dlatorS to prevent them from
freezing. Let us supply your
wants. i. p. .KERNzlaIlTO- -CeS
Barton County democrat., 1914-12-04
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

Fred BunSelmeyer, administra-
tor of the estate of the late VIM.
Schmick, will sell at public auc-
tiOn at the old VIM. Schmick
farm, 4 miles east of Seward and
5 miles north and 3 miles west
OF Hudson, on Thursday, Dec.
10th, commencing at 1 80, a large
amount of personal property be-
longing to the estate, consisting
OF three head of good horses, a
large amount of good farm ma
chinery, household goods, chick
ems, and many other articles too
numerous to mention. 5 months
time will be given on sums over
$40, and a discount of 5 per cent
will be allowed for cash. Col. P.
l.. keenan, will cry the sale.
Barton County democrat., 1914-12-04

If you need a new glass for
your wind shield, Mr.. Auto Man,
let us put them in for you. We
cut and fit them perfectly. L. P.
KERN AUTO co.
Barton County democrat., 1914-12-04

Will Schweir was down from
Heller Wednesday on a business
trip.
LiggettS and Guth Chocolates
and Bon-BonS, fresh every week,
25c. to S1.25 box. AT The Rexall
Store.
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Fire Underwriters Hold Meeting.

AZ the regular monthly meeting OF the
Fire Underwriters OF Salt Lake Clty,
held at the Commercial club on Wednes-
day last, a committee WIS appointed 70
draw up resolutions regarding the death
OF Solney 8. Anderson, former secretary
Of the association. AT the time or Mt.
Anderson's death he occupied the posi-
ton OF vice president and upon motion
j. B. Noreton was elected his successor.
John r. Breeden. who has accepted the
position OF special agent for the Aetna
Fire Of Hartford. Conn; for the states OF
Harold F. Mills, resigned. rendered his
resigna ton secretary and D. a. Ho.
man OF the Bettilyon Home Builders
company was elected 10 fill the vacancy.
Mr. Breeden will leave shortly for San
Francisco to confer with the Pacific ooasr
department office. In all likelihood he
Will make Helena his headquarters,
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THINGS" NEEDED;
NOT MONARCH|CAL
Debt of Man to the ''Ma-
teriar' Is Recognized by
the Rev. Malick.

That man, not things" must rule, yet
the essentially Of things that make for
civilization preclude IL return TO pr1mi-
tive conditions OF the savage were h,s Ine
Malick In his sermon yesterday morning
al the First Unitarian church. Taking as
his subject, THE Tyranny OF Things"
the Rev. Mr.. hIaliclS said In parti
Earnest men are always warning us
not to let our tools become our mas
ters. Habakkuk. urging that we bs
not like one who ladeth himself with
thick clay: Jesus urging that life con-
sisted not In the abundance which
a man possesseth; Wordsworth urg-
Ing that the world is too much with
us getting and spending We lay waste
our powers; Emerson urging that
things are in the saddle and ride
mankind.
Rousseau, Thoreau and Edward
Carpenter charm us with the dag
nosis OF our ailments. They are re-
actionists against the tyranny OF
things. Rousseau holds up the noble
savage. We must return to the woods.
Thoreau set up his house on Walden
Pond to provo that the maximum OF
satisfaction can be with the minimum
OF things. Edward Carpenter says
our disease is cIvlIiza ton. and the
cure Is 10 get rid OF civilization.
Must we turn back? Is the noble
savage not as mythical as Atlantis
or Eden? Ascetlcism said things are
our enemies. Store your treasures
vain in the early centuries. But
asceticisnl IS not a solution and pow
erty is a disease. We can't return
TO the woods. There are too many OF
us, Our demands have become In
sistent. Things are our tools not
enemies 10 combat, but friends TO
cherish and use-
There is tyranny OF lack. Dlfe
TO be free requires a competence Of
things. With loss II losos freedom,
has no means OF expression or mt
There Is a tyranny. too, OF excess
Sudden rise TO wealth may offer more
means for expression than there ia
life TO express. Tho very wealth OF
things sounds call TO life and stand
ards which the life cannot meot.
Between the tyranny OF lack and the
tyranny of excess are those who have
the Greek harmony. Just enough
Clothes, house, furniture, books iust
fit and express the life. Each thing
about them bespeaks quality Of
their life or fosters taste or an ac-
complshment A life within to ex-
press and sufficient TO express IL
this IS tho way out. not a return 10
the noble savage or life in the woods
With things we must struggle. BIZ
them we must rise and express our
selves, but he who would be free
will not let things ride upon his
back nor have dominion over him.
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Surety Agents Object to Bill

Local surety men arc much interested
In the "Moon BILL which was last week
introduced IN congress. The bill author, l,IIh
and maintain a guaranty fund derived
from assessments against tho salaries or
government employees With which 70
to private citizens sustained through fail-
ure Of such employees 10 properly dis
charge their duties
Should the bill be enacted Into law
surety men allegs TINT II will put the
government squarey in the insurance
business. and create political engine OF
William E. McKell. local manager of
the American Surety company OF New
York and secretary OF the Utah Casualty
&s Surety Underwriters asaocia ton. has
received from his company draft OF
the bill. Commenting on the same. Mr..
Mckell said:
SO long as there !s no government
ment positions. public officer VINO
has been appointed by the president
and confirmed by the senate may
surety. Give to the governmens
guaranty fund tho sole bonding OF
government officers. and the chief OF
that division viii enjoy the power TO
exclude any person unacceptable TO
him from office. Such a power might
be employed 10 subserve persona,
ends as well as political purpose,
The authors of the bill intond to re-
duce the cost 10 the employees. but
the assessments paid TO the Canadian
and Philippine funds are many times
The amount paid on bonds OF ofncerS
and employees Of the United states.
II is entirely an assessment PROPOSE
lion and employees are assessed 10
make UP any shortage OF other oin-
GERS and employees, 1t VIII deprive
private citizens OF redrcss In the
courts, as II would oust the FEDERAL
courts of jurisdiction over claims due
The chief OF the division would deter
mine such matters, He would be
supreme
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Report of Life Companies.

Thirty nine legal reserve life companies
did business in Utah last year. according
TO statements filed with the state insur-
ance department The amount OF insur-
ance In force divided among AL OF the
companies is 4,53S. ALL This does not
include assessment or fraterpal insurance,
which would probably bring the figures
up to over s77. 600. 900.
During the past year there was written
by the old line companies a total OF Sl9. :
1877, 7,966, nearly double the amount of that
written In. 1912.
In premiums there was paid the life
companies the sum OF 2.249.03o, while
the companies met losses in death claims
aggregating S264.674
Reports on the fire and miscellaneous
companies have not as yet been compet-
ed. Tho FIRE loss ratio. Il Is said. Is over
So per cent, the highest in the history OF
the state.
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cation. and all bids will ne publicly
opened and read at the above time at
the board rooms, in the city and county
building.
All bids must be addressed to the
board of education Salt Lake City, Utah.
end marked In the lower left-hsnd corner,
Bid" or such bids may be delivered 10
the board at said time and place OF open
ing.
A certified check, payable to the under
signed. for at least per cent Of the
amount OF the bid. must be inclosed with
each bid. and shall be forfeited TO the
board in case the bid * accepted and
the bidder does not enter into contra ct
within Ave days after such acceptance,
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NOTICE OF RECEIVERS SALE.

The undersigned. receiver Of Rowe's
Clothes Shop, a corporation, win sell al
rooms Nos. 2o6- 207. Walker Bank build
Ing, Salt Lake City Utah. OH the 18th
day OF March. 1914 at 10 o'clock a. m,
by. order of the Third district court of
Salt Lake county. Utah, subject 10 its
approval, the entire stock OF merchandise,
consisting OF mems and boys clothing,
furnishings, store fixtures, accounts re-
ceivable and property as per inventory
now on ale with the clerk OF the Third
district court OF Salt Lake county. state
of Titan. for cash. Purchasers are re-
quested to submit their bids in writing
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with the surety bond herein =.
The successful bidder nun
surety bond Tor one-half h, +
the contract. satisfactory 10 d
signed,
Bids may cover the whoTs ri
OF the said furnishings. and q
itemiZed as much as possibls
Tho board OF education rs,r
has the right TO reject any a1i
10 increase pr decrease tia n
articles in any item at the rf'4
In the bid, or 10 accept anJ H
n may deem best, or any pait I
any BID.
THE BOARD OF EDUcAII
SALT LAKE CITY. UTAH
By L. P. Juit|
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NOTICE OF BOND Sll|

Notice Is hereby given that
bonds of Blue Bench irriSan1
No. ! 10 the amount Of hFp
$3.50, ,QO0.00) dollars has ben
the board OF directors OF san
sealed proposals for tho purcu1
bonds will be received By ~
directors at the office OF sle
Dnchesne, Wasatch counp
Utah, up to the hour OF oe
on the 2Sth day OF Msrcn, 4 =
the said bonds or any pofu@
mounts OF S250.0O or any ma1!
Of. Said bonds arc to run ~
twenty years and Will % n
as provided by section u q
OF The session Laws Of un
amended by chapter % q
Laws OF Utah. 1911, ana
amended by chapter lol q
Laws OF Utah, 1913. ana VII
est at the rate OF SIX PEI -
mum. payable semi-annual{
day OF June and the 1rst Gy
her of each year; principal e.
10 DO paid AT the oElce
treg surer Of Wasatch cou1M
Utah, and at such olnei
hereafter be determineo "
directors Of said dlstricl ~ n
be accepted for less sui
cent OF the face value OF
for The board OF direclon
right TO reject any and al II
ntesais LEI must ba addressed 70 =
~ RIus Bench U73
irict No. 1. at Duo'
The said bonds Will DO ~
fornity with q resolution ~ o.tas5i1
directors duly passed ana
Ara Ssv OF February, 1914,
Series No. mo. !; nc.
,hoSr numhers. to s, inan
s3000.oo; date OF inA'H
1924. -, .. Ma d
their numbers, 0 to ~, il,,v %
$2250.O0, date OF matu'"'
1926. .. Ma. d
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S9SoO.0O; date Of masu'"'
1926. 4. No. d
their numbers, 2S 10 o. s,,iiv %
s250O.00, date OF ma''
1927, ~ &. No. d
tbs;n sHt'nI numbers, r Ss TO ,,iI y, lna D.
s2f5o.00; date Of Hasu''e'
1928. ~. g. No. d
their numbers, 4s 70 ,,,,ity. ov, ps
100000; date OF ma''
1929. No .: No. q
their numbers, 81 10 ~. Is.,ty ~
$500. 90, date OF matuho'
SSa,,s issS; No NO. q: Nc 4
their numbers, 70 10 tvniity. p<
100000; date OF
1881. ~. O. No &
their nun bers. 81 10 I've, tvr,ty. %
s450o.0o; date OF
1892. No 10; No. q
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$4,000. 90; date Oh
1888. ,,esns. U@A
Of February. A, y. D.,ard Of d
BY order Of the onTRCH.
Joseph Jo'D1
u..s secretary.
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answer no. But over the wild for
bidding, dark, stormlashed sea Of
death: above tho mountains OF sin
and despair. where peal the thunder
ings end flash the lightnings OF an IN
Censed God. ] see a rift in the clouds
through which shines the light OF
heaven and In which is seen the face
of Jesus s He looks upon us vita
infinite compassion and In snswer TO
our hearts cry, Is there mercy for us
who have betrayed Him, He says,
Though your sins be as scarlet they
shall be whiter than snow. -
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Special Agents in Salt Lake,

The prevailing spring weather last week
brought to town the following special fire
agents: z. NJ. Boyer (named after the
ZIon's Cooperative Mercantile Insttu-
tion). Spokane. Wash, representing the
Gerrnania; George Webster, Denver Prus-
sian National: Charles E Miller (who is
known as "Charlie" on week days. but
Insists on being addressed as Charles"
on Sundays), representing the Hartford OF
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Insurance Notes.

Insurance Notes.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Utah Association OF Ltfe Underwriters
VIII take place at noon OF Saturday OF
the present week
w. FL, Mastin OF Denver. supsrnte nd dent
OF agents for the Columbian National
Life. is in the city,
Warnock Insurance agency, returned yes
terday from a SIX weeks trip TO Homo
lulu.
f. q. Cole. president OF the National
Union Fire OF Pittsburs, Pa:. was IN Salt
Lake last week. Ho Will visit California
before returning home.
Tho international Life of ST. Louis Mo.
has appointed Howard w. Airey OF this
city general agent for the state OF Utah.
a. a Ferns, representing the George
II Tyson Fire Insurance agency OF San
Francisco, with headquarters In this city.
returned last week from a three weeks
trip to southern Idaho.
Selbach & Bertheau. San Francisco, Is
In Salt Lake on his way east Whilo
IN tho city he is the guest OF his brother,
Emil Fl. Selhach. Of the Houston Real
Estate Il Investment company.
Massey Wilson OF ST Louis. No. pres
ident OF the International Life stopped
Off In Salt Lake on Friday on his waj
home from the coast. lie called upon
Insurance Commissioner Done, who intro
duced him to Governor Sprg and other
state officials. and also showed him the
sights OF the city.
Salt Lake fire agencies are complain.
ing that a whole LOT of fire Insurance. from
local business houses is being place 1
with eastern brokers. The question will
be taken up in the noar future BY a COM
mittee representing the Salt Lake Flro
Underwriters and the insurance commit.
tee of the Commercial club.
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Militants Disturb Meeting.

GLASGOW. March 15.-A band OF sur
fragettes rose In the cathedral during the
oeseech Thee 20 save Emmeline Pank
hurst, Helen Crawford and all the brave
women who are suffering for their faith A"
The congregation took no notice OF tho
demonstration