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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-30
Evening Star Astrologer
United States difficulties that they
Copyright, 10l4.)

United States difficulties that they
have never faced before.
While there is n foreshadowing OF
trouble that may mean war, there
will be serious labor difficulties, the
seers foretell. The army and navy
will have much depending on them,
and they will furnish causes for wide
spread criticism regarding the policy
Of the government, it is predicted.
Deaths in high places will be num-
erous Young men will be called 70
places of great dignity.
Colleges will assume a new rela-
ton to the nation, the stars foretell,
for their heads will be counselor7
and their students will assume grave
duties.
In 1915 women will play many
strange roles. Their services will be
required in many public activities.
and they will be able to render aid
in ways hitherto untried.
Financiers are subject TO planetary
influences that will cause them to be
hailed as patriots prepared by Provi-
dence for supreme humanitarian en-
terprises. There Will be death that
will reveal world wide plans for the
betterment of civilization.
Persons whose birthdate 1t is have
rather an unlucky omen, for the stars
warn them against losses. Danger
from fire and thieves is indicated.
Children born on this day wall be
rather fortunate in financial matters.
They are likely to be generous to ex-
cess, and should bo taught frugal4ty.
These subjects of Capricorn are like
ly to be quiet, thoughtful and stu
dious.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-30
VOL. I. NO. So5.
A Heroic Deed

Long ago in the wilderness of Col
orado there lived a young man W hose
name was Jack. Very few people
lived around. Not far away there
was an Indian village. These In
dians were very friendly. but farther
away were other Indians who were
not friendly.
While going with food to the
friendly Indians he was suddenly
captured by the hostile Indians.
Though no struggled much and
fiercely. he could DO not hing against
three strong Indians. He was taken
to their camp, where they tied him
10 a pole, while they ate Jacks food.
They were nearly starving. Jack.
angry when he saw this, tried to get
loose, but an Indian pol1ed hinas with
a spear
The next day he was taken to the
chief. who looked very terrible in his
paints. He frightened Jack very
much. When the chief saw Jack he
decided to have him killed Jack
thought of escaping first.
Then the chief thought he would
not kill him, but make him one of
the tribe. First Jack was not pleased,
but he thought If he stayed there
he could get a great deal OF informa>
tion to give his friends. So he set
tied down and lived many years
During this time the Indians lived
peaceably.
About this time an eruption Of war
came into their heads. Jack, who was
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-30
Wouldn't Stand for Il

How is your husband?' asked
Mrs. Wells of her colored wash
woman.
"Porely. mighty porely, ma'am. He's
laid up with a misery in his back,
but he says he's mighty glad it amt
no toothache. He never could stand
toothache."
TOO bad" sympathlzed the lady
Did the clothes fit him that my hus-
band sent over?"
Nom" was the regretful reply
Nom, they didn't. They was toe
big. He had to glib them to his
brother Eph. He was mighty glad
they fit Eph, though"
Dear me! I'm sorry the clothes
did not tit him. Has he worked any
lately?"
Nom, he amt. Pears like he
CANT get no work. Says he's glad.
though, that times is gettin' better. "
"Well, l declared" said Mrs. Wells,
greatly interested. Your husband
must be a regular optimist."
mo, indeed, he ANTI denied Aunt
Matty Indignantly. He's a Metho-
dist, an if he was to jine any of them
new-fangled religions, I'd get a di-
vorce. Judge.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-30

one of the chief counsels of war in
the Indian village. had all plans.
One very dark night he and some
Indians went for q walk. Jack, VINO
by force had to marry an Indian girl
who thought of the whites a good
deal. After Jack consulted with her
they decided to warn the whites. 80
that night, which I already said was
dark, they started, with a few more
Indians. When they came near the
home OF Jacks friends, he ordered
halt Then, telling his wife 10 stay
where she was, with the Indians, until
he came back, he whispered into her
ear: Don't let the others go, but fol-
low me. Say ] am the chiefs daugh-
ter and I'll have my way or III tell
my father, If you don't stay" Then
he said aloud ''I will go in quietly and
see what the whites are doing. ! will
also sec when we shall make the at
tack"
ITO be continued.)
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-30
The ForgetfuI Poet
yMyer

Well. the forgetful poet canae in
today. He said he had made hie New
Years resolutions. Here they are- Ha
ssens TO be as forgetful as ever:
RESOLVED,
That when it's clear
III take great care
To walk abroad
And get the -
That when it's clouds
Or when It rains,
To save myself
Rheumatic -
I'll stay at home
And read or write,
with doors and wtndovs
Closed fast -.
I'll wear my ruboerx
When 90
Awalking through
The winter -.
Each day I'll write
A little rhyme
And finish out
Each one this
So 1915
Ought 20 be
A very happy year
For
Cwhat do you think about this7j
Philadelphia Sunday Ledger
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-30

ing of the little Irish girl she laughed
The Belgian was in the room when
she received it, and he had asked
permission to read David's letter.
''It's an Irish girl" she said.
The Belgian started. WHAT
David?" he asked, as if he had been
guessing at the truth.
Martha nodded.
Write him that it's-a Belgian
with you," he laughed.
Martha blushed. live already
done it, she confessed. And then
she explained everything to him to
his entire satisfaction.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-30
No Safety in Numbers

Frost-Don't you think It world .se
a good idea, if one II. D. said an op-
eration was needed, to consult sew
eral others and get their views?
Snow-Possibly. But the more sux-
geons you consulted the more opsra-
tons you'd ana Irnpesatt~e--xAss
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-30
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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-30
Correct

Teacher-what is the elephant
hunted for, Emerson?
Bright Pupil-Magazine articlesi-
Puck.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-30
TunbIe?

"It was only a slip of a girl that
fell"
yes; and no wonder The walks
are 50 icy"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-30

no be continued.)
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-30
A Girls Opinion OF War

Just thiaF what that word signifies.
War with It's killing, butchering
slaughterinR; war with its bloodeheo;
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-30
Definite This Time

$50 Wobbler is dead"
eyes, and It's the first time he
ever arrived at definite conclusion. !"
Barton County democrat., 1914-04-03
AsHPoLE.SAlLlNG.

Everett Ashpole and Miss Coda
Sailing carried out quite a surprise
on their many friends last week by
going to Larned Wednesday night
and being united in marriage by Pro.
bate Judge Stockman, of that place.
They had planned to keep the fact
a secret for some time yet, but the
news leaked out anyway and they
they have been receiving the con
gratulations Of their friends since.
Mr.. AshpOle is the oldest son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Ashpole, and is
a young man who is Industrious and
energetic and we'll thought OF by all
who know him. He is employed by
the Wells Fargo Express Co. here
His bride is a young lady of Nekoma
who is known TO most Of our people
She is a sister of Mrs. Charles Breed
en- and has been assisting as deputy
in the office of the county assessor
She is young woman who is yer!
popular among a large circle of &c
quaintances both here and I'm hel
home town.
With the many other friends, tn
Democrat extends to the young coup
le congratulations and best wishes.
Barton County democrat., 1914-04-03
ELIZABETH LlscHEsKY.

Mrs. Elizabeth Lischesky, mother
Of Chas. Lischesky Of this city, died
at the home Of her daughter, Mrs.
Thomas Smith, in Lawrence, Kans.
on Thursday, March 26th., aged IS
years, months and 2S days. Death
was due to old age and a general
breakdown
Mrs. Dischesky, whose maiden name
was Elizabeth Fulsky, was born in
Germany where she grew to woman.
hood and where in 1856 she waa um.
ted in marriage to Christian Lisch.
esky. In 1856 with her husband she
came to this country and settled in
Wisconsin where they remained un.
til 1876 when they came to Barton
county and settled on a farm a few
miles northeast Of EllinwoOd. Mr.
LiSchesky died in1S79. Mrs. Nsches
ky remained on the farm for seveh.
al years, but after all of the children
became grown she made her home
for several years with her daughter,
Mrs. R. B. Herold, Of Ellinwood, un,
til the death of Mrs. Heroh about
four years ago, and since that time
she has made her home in Lawrence
with Mrs. Smith.
She was a most estimable Christian
woman who was universally loved
and esteemed by all who knew her,
and her death is a source Of great
grief, not only to the members Of the
family in the loss Of kind and Low.
ing mother, but to the many old ac.
quaintances who had known and had
loved her so long.
She leaves to mourn her loss three
daughters and four sons. They are
Mrs. Amelia Fleming, of Avoca, Wis.
Mrs. Lizzie Smith, of Lawrence, Mrs
J. w. George, of Kansas City, Fred
Lischesky, Of Parsons, August, Of Ray
mond, Henry, Of EllinwoOd, and Chas
Of this city.
The remains were brought to Enin
wood for interment, funeral services
being held at the German Lutheran
church in that city Sunday morning
at 10 O'Clock, and the body laid t.
rest beside that of the husband wht
had preceded her to that better land
Barton County democrat., 1914-04-03
A The Duty OF Euey Voter To Register His Choice Mayor Tues
sTEVENsoN.HoLMEs.

Mr.. Clayton Stevenson, Of Newton,
and Miss Helen Holmes OF this city,
were united In marriage at the Pres
byterian Manse In this city Wednes'
day afternoon in the presence Of
few Of the relatives and most intimate
friends Of the contracting p@t'eS.
Mr.. Stevenson is well known in this
city, being nephew Of Hiram and
Bruce Soden, and for some time was
connected with his brother here IN
the management Of the Ideal Bakery.
He is now working for the Santa Fe
as brakeman out ot Newton and il
Is at that place the young couple
will make their home. He is an m.
dustrious and enberprising young man
who IS very highly regarded by all
who know him, and he will make
good at whatever bne Of work he un,
detakes.
His bride is the only daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Holmes, Of lust
west Of town, and is one Of the &C.
complished and popular young women
Of the community. She enjoys a very
large circle Of acquaintances, and is
a charming young woman who Is pop
ular with all who know her.
The Democrat with the hosts oi
other friends Of both Mr.. and Mrs
Stevenson extends congratulations anG
best wishes for a lcng, happy and pro
porous welded life.
Barton County democrat., 1914-04-03
SENATOR sHousE HERE

State Senator JOuett Shouse was
here from Kinsley Monday getting
acquainted with the local Democratic
workers and lining up his forces in
his race for the nomination for Con-
gress from this district. A meeting
of a large number of the local Demo
Gratis was held in the Democrat office
at which Senator ShOuse made an i'm.
promptu address, outlining his plan
for the coming campaign, and giving
some good suggestions for the work
ers here for the success of the party
clear down the line. During his stay
here the Senator met large numb
of the people of the city and commun-
ity and made most pleasing impres-
sion ON all. He Is an earliest, ener.
getic worker in the cause of Democ-
racy, who is amply able to fill with
credit the position to which he as.
piras, and on account of his long per-
sonal friendship with Speaker Champ
Clark of the House of Representa-
tives, he would be able to secure
places on important committees should
he be sent to Congress and would
thus be able to accomplish a great
dead more Of good and have a greater
influence in the workings of that
body than could any of the other can
didates aspiring to the position. His
senatorial district is normally strong
Republican, yet at the last genera
election Mr.. Shouse was elected b.
a good round majority, and has tht
honor of being the first Democrat
ever elected from his senatorial dis
trict, which tends to show the esteem
IN which he Is held where he is bes
known. There is no question bu
what Barton county will line UP II
the Shouse column and give him {
good majority in the August primar
lies, and a stiI better one at the gen
eral election in November.
Barton County democrat., 1914-04-03
WILL HAVE PLAY GROUND.

The Mems. Bible Class of the Con.
gregatioual church are fixing up the
lots now owned by the Masonic lodge
just north of the Presbyterian church
for q public play ground and in only
a short time the place will be in
readiness for a good time for the old
and the young. Tennis courts and
croquet grounds will be laid out and
there. will also be Swings, trapeze,
horizontal bars, sand piles for the IT.
tile folks and seats for. all. It would
be good thing Il one of these play
grounds was built in each yard III
the city, and would be the means Of
mucA enjoyment O and good healthy
recreation for a large number Of peo-
pie. The grounds now being arraug
ed are for the use and benefit oi
the public.
Barton County democrat., 1914-04-03
WHO FOR MASoRi
A Question Which ls OF Greet Inter.
est to the People Right NUg.

. The question dOf who is to be TIE
next mayor Of Great Bead a on
which Is Of real ineerest to all Of ths
people Of the city, and one which
should be given desp. thOoght BY sv.
cry voter, and II is one Of wlAh the
people are seriously thinking.
The contest between Nh. Ipse who
Is the present incumbent, and MY.
Dawson, who wa formerly mayor VI
der the old council form Of goVeS4
ment is one which has aroused more
interest than any like contest IN The
city for many years, and each side
has many warm supporters.
The registration IS the largest that
has ever been pO,led In ne city,
over 500 pople, Of which a large pei
cent were women, registering on thR
last day, and the total registration
shows that over 500 more women
have registered than at any previous
election. To some extent the fight
Is q bitter one, but for the most Il
is good natured contest with dirty
politics barred by both sides.
No personal. act can be brought
against either candidate in their ON
cial or private lie which would b
detrimental to them. Various talel
regarding both have been circulated
but these have been talked Of "a
ficiently so that there Is no call To-
an elaboration. The question is oQS
for each individual to settle tor ~
or herself, and every voter Sheuk
cast his ballot for the man WHOM
they beEeye Will accomplish The mos
good for Great Bend in an Official CO
pacity. 1t should not be a qOestiol
Of factiOnal or party politics and !
is the duty Of every voter to consid
er the matter without prsiudiCe.e
Barton County democrat., 1914-04-03
FERDINAND scHENK.

Ferdinand Schenk, one ct the old
settlers of the Olmitz neighborhood,
and one Of the big farmers of Bar
ton county, died at his home few
miles southwest of 0lmitz last Thurs
day might, after an illness Of long
duration from heart trouble. He was
aged about 65 years.
Mr.. Schenk was a native of Rus
sia and left that country for Amer
lea just thirty eight years ago on
the first day of this month. Immed-
lately ON his arrival he settled on the
farm near Olmitz where he had since
lived and at which place he died. He
was we'll. known over all of the
northwest part Of the county and
was most highly respected by al
Of his acquaintances as am honor
able and upright man and citizen and
his many friends unite with the be
reaved ones in grief over his death
He leaves to mourn his loss ten
children. They are, Mrs. Henry Ware
who lives south of Great Bend, Mrs
Alfred Mayer, of Olmitz; F. Schenh
Jr., Ohas. Schenk, Mrs. R. ]. Hlava
ty, Mrs. W. C. Speck, Miss Tony and
Miss Tiny Schenk, and Fritz ant
Will Schenk.
| Mrs. Schenk passed to the Othel
world twelve years ago last january
Funeral services were held at st
AIMS church in 0lmitz Tuesday morl
ing, conducted by Rev. Father Huna
and interment was made in the Gem
etery at that place.
Barton County democrat., 1914-04-03
PAVING WORK MOVING.
Contract Is Let For Other Blocks In
the Business Section.

Action was taken. by the city COM
miSsioners the first of the week on
the petitions asking for the paving
of the thres business blocks ON Main
street and also the two blocks on LAX
In Avenue from the city hall to the
Ed Cook corner, and the contract for
the building of the same was given
to Contractor Ramsey, who had the
contract for the first block let. Work
ON preparing the streets for paving
will start at once.
The electric light company is also
making arrangements for a great i'm
provement to the town in that the
light and power poles are to be tax.
en- off the streets that are to be
paved and the wires wild be laid un-
derground. This will greatly improve
the looks of the streets, and is still
another step in the right direction fo'
the betterment of the town.
BY letting the contract for the ad
ditional paving at this time the com
missiouers were able to have the
work done at a much lower figure
than they could possibly have secur
ed at amy other time. The ccntrac
tors have all Of their equipment OF
the ground and can afford to do the
work at a much lower price than 1.
they would ship the equipment to an
other point and then ship 1t bacl
again, and the commissioners showeC
good Judgment in letting the con-
tact at this time. Not only are the.
saving money, but they are proWidins
employment for many men who 9th
eFwise would be idle at this time o
the year, and who nerd the work.
is good arrangement all around.
Barton County democrat., 1914-04-03
THE COUNTY BANQUET.
Much Interest Being Shown-Tiekets
Being Reserved Rapidly.

Interest in the big Barton. County
Democratic Banquet, which will be
held in the Congregational church in
this city Monday evening, April 20,
is growing rapidly and the affair will
without question be the biggest thing
of the kind ever held i'm the county.
Letters of acceptance have been r
ceived from all of the speakers ad.
vertised for the evening, and the pro
gram will furnish an array Of talent
in this line which was not even ex-
ceeded at the last big state wide
Democratic gathering held in Topeka
a few months ago. The banquet will
be in charge of the ladies of the Con
gregational church, which IS sufficient
guarantee that this part of the pro
gram will be prepared and carried
out in a way which will be pleasing
to all. On account Of lack of room,
the chances are that it is going to
be an easy matter to dispose of a
great many more plates than can be
properly served, and this is something
that the committee i'm charge as well
as the ladies wish to avoid, and in
order not to do so, the committee are
agreed that the sale Of tickets will
be limited to only the number that
can be satisfactorily handled. If you
want to attend this big affair, and
We know that you do, it would be ad
visabe for you to order your tickets
at once, so that you will not be dis
appointed in the matter.
Gov. Geo. H. Hodges, CONGRESSMAN
Geo. A. Neeley, Mrs. Cora G. Lewis
W. L. Brown, Senator Jouett Shouse
Hon. Frank P. Hettinger, and JUdg'
A. B. Reeves will all make talks anC
IN addition there will be good music
and other entertainment. You can
afford to miss it.
Barton County democrat., 1914-04-03

l. W. Yenser and Fred Meyers, Of
Hoisington, were in the city Wedues.
day for little visit with friends and
to look after business matters while
ON their way east on business trip.
Mr.. Meyers was formerly engaged in
the grocery business in HoisingtOn,
but sold out a snort time ago and is
now engaged in getting his cOlec-
tims Strengthened up and. in looking
after other interests. Mr. Yenser has
Just completed a deal for the sale Of
his clothing and furnishings store,
s9 both gentlemen are somewhat on
the retired list 1t present. Mr.. Yen.
ser is seriously considering entering
the race for the Democratic nomina
ton for county clerk, and should he
do so stands good chance of secur
ing the nomination and a still better
chance Of securing the office at the
general election in November. He
is on Of the brightest and best known
young business men of the county
has been a most active and influen
tial Democratic worker ever since ht
has been a resident of the county
and would be one of the very strong
est cand datcs the party could name.
Barton County democrat., 1914-04-03
THE MILK coNDENsARY.
indications Now. Are That the Com
ing Summer Will See Plant Here.

The committee appointed by the
business mems association to inWesuF
gate the sOudensary proposition and
Try and get q plant located here are
keeping busily at work and present il
dications are most favorable for the
location cf such an industry i'm this
city this summer or fall.
The committee has lately been in
correspondence with two OF the large
condensary firms in the east, and
both have said that they were look.
ing for locations for additional plants
and that they would fully investigate
what Great Bend had to offer i'm the
way OF advantages One of the com.
pandes stated that they intended es.
tabhShing two eoudensaries in this SCI
ton Of the country, and the other is
looking for an opening for one plant
About all they ask is guarantee oi
a sufficient number OF COWS so that
the plant can be kept in operation al
the time, and this the committee il
prepared to guarantee for the farm
ers OF tn community are all interest
ed in the matter and ane ready tc
do their full share towards it's sue
cess. Representatives of both inQuir
ing companies will probably be hert
m.a;few weeks to look over the st
uadOus and in the r,ean&me 1t woulG
be- a. good idea for each man to ap
point himself as a committee to taIE
and boost the subject. At the meet
ing Of the Business Mems Assoda-
ton next Monday night the subjec
win be discussed ct length end tht
committee will make a repont and 4
is desired that all interested parties
and especially the farmers Of thu
community attend this meeting.
Barton County democrat., 1914-04-03
TAE PARAMOUNT RECITAL.

Everyone who wants to enjoy -
evening of real pleaswable eutertadn.
ment should not fail to attend the
recital to be given by the Gi1s Glsa
Club Of Fairmouut College at the
Congregational church next Tuesday
evening, April 7th., under the auspie.
es Of the DOrcas Society Of that
church.
The .Glee Club is composed ct a
pretty and talented college girls, al
Of whom are artists IN this line oe
work and the entertainment will IN
questionablly be one Of the finest to
ever be rendered IN the city, An
Of the latest musical hits will be rem
dered, hberally fntedspersed with TIE
more classical numbers as well e
the good old tun-s and the hymns a
the days gone by. In addition there
will be instrumental numbers and a
50 readings by finished elocutionists.
altogether forming a program 80 adk
versaiied as to please all. The. prices
Of admission are very low for. this
class Of entertainment. being bat
25 cents for adults and 10 cents fcs
children. and the program vtlI. be
such that every member Of the fam.
lily win be pleased and entertained.
1t will. be something which you
cannot afford to miss.
Barton County democrat., 1914-04-03

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. Ewing and sOpe,
Dave, Fred and Harve, were, in from
the west side Saturday on a shopping
trip and for a visit with friends. An
Of the Ewing. families are raisers Of
fine horses. cattle and poultry, and
they report business in these hnrs
as being good this spring. and, have
made a number Of satisfactory sales
Of their fine stock. :