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Barton County democrat., 1914-01-16
News From Over The County
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Philip -Ochs has sold an 80 acre
tract to his brother GeoQge for $4100.
Buddy Boxwell is suffering
from an attack Of Rheumatism.
Joe Amman Of near Olmitz, Is sui.
femng quite severely from heart le-
sion.
Mrs. W. ]. Eveleigh returned from
Kansas City Tuesday. Miss Mae
Settle remained there for a visit with
her sister.
Pauline Gano returned to the Bend
Sunday night after spending the holi
days with her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. R. Underwood.
H. E. Markell was a city visitor Fri
day and while discussing the past,
present and future, said he might
take a trip to Alberta, Canada, this
summer with a view of locating there
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Sey-
mour, South Hois&ngton, Buster
Brown boy, weighing 9 pounds, on
the 7st. Walter appears quite bit
taller since.
The stork called at the Disney
home on East First street and deliv-
cred by parcel post a fine large boy
for Claud Sharpensteen and wife. A
great gift on a good day, Sunday.
Jim Fenno received a letter from
his brotheer, AL, who is carpentering
IN Los Angeles in which he stated he
was receiving $4.OO per day and
mighty we'll satisfied with his lOca-
tion.
]. A. Armstrong and Fred Dundas
were arrested this week ON charges
of selling liquor. Armstrong; trial
was held yesterday and he was given
30 days and 500 fine. The Dundas
trial has been postponed.
A. Klug of route one, Red Wing,
has a colt that appears to have more
than ordinary 1orse sense 1t is
nearly one year old and climbs twelve
steps to the hay NOV where it can
eat the choicest Of feed.
Joe Degen is out from Kansas City
this week looking after business in
terests. Mr.. Degen is of the opinion
that the new currency law is fine
piece of legislation and will be Of
vast benefit to the country in general
T.. N. Jenkins is here from Red
Oak, Iowa, where he has been work
ing at the carpenter trade since leaV.
ing hoisington. He will bring suit
against the county commissioners to
recover $4,000 which he says is due
him for bridge work which was done
in the Claflin vicinity. He did moi
complete the contract he had with
the county, but says there was a bal
lance Of $4,000 due him which they
refused to pay. The case will come
to trial in the spring term of court
Barton County democrat., 1914-01-16
MAIN srREErsAcAIN.


That much abused thoroughfare
caAied Main street has been getting
more than It's shane Of attention the
past two days since those looking az.
ter its betterment have been hauKnx
straw on It. It has been 30 unsaeht)y
and unserviceable that strenuous At.
tempts have been made to better ,ts
condition and while the straw remedy
has some adheuents the majority has
BEEN making fun Of It.
In the tirst place Main street Is al
ready too high, 50 high In fact that
a dashdng rain would probably cause
a flooding Of Main street basaments
That 1t needs lowering goes without
question. The straw may make a
good substantial noad but it is UNI
slightly and uncityIike.
Various opinions are heard express.
ed ON the street as the object Of GOV.
ermg this main thoroughfare with
straw. Some say it is to prepare a
potato patch. Some say cabbage will
be planted there. Some say It Is for
forage for the farmers teams that
come to town. Some say a SCIENTIFIC
object is in view-that the straw will
be burned, thereby drying out the
street.
The old story that it takes a catas.
trophe to bring reform Is probably
true with the Hoisington Main street
A surprisingly large number of peo
pie are now heard favoring paving
same.-Hoisington Dispatch.
Barton County democrat., 1914-01-16

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A boy was born at the home Of Mr.
and Mrs. Vert Hanken northeast of
town, Friday, Dec. 2S.
Robert Miller is nursing a sore shin
from a blow on the same from a rail
road spike which he was trying tc
sraghten with a sledge.
N. P. Smith and wife arrived home
Saturday might from two weeks
visit with DR.. Harry Lille at Afne
Okla, at which place they report
having had a good time.
Henry Kinsvater, jr., made his ap
pearance at the Kinsvater home Mon.
day evening Of this week. Our con
EXAMINATIONS are extended to this hom'
as we'll as our best wishes.
Harry Lewis came in from Kansas
City, Monday morning to visit the
home folks and numerous friends
Harry is holding down a good job as
a mail clerk ON the Santa Fe running
out of Kansas City to Dodge, via the
cutoff
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Warmer and the
children arrived home Monday even.
Ing. Mrs, Warmer and children oc
casionaly visit her folks at Minneola
while Roy is working that part Of his
territory.
Amos Schmidt came up from Dun,
dee last Thursday morning to visit
his sister, Mrs. johnnie Uuruh, living
south of town Amos has been laid
up in the hospital at the Bend sew.
eral weeks on account of stomach
trouble.
Wallace Armstrong went down to
Hutchinson yesterday where he was
called by the serious illness of his
mother, Mrs. E. NJ. Armstrong, who
will be remembered with pleasure by
the pioneers of this community as the
wife of the Rev. Armstrong, a Bah.
tits minister. Mrs. Armstrong has
been bedfast for the past year and
is in a precarious condition.
The Brotherhood of the Christian
church did its first mission of ser
vice to its fellowman Monday WHEEL
about twenty men took wood saws
and axes to the home of Grandma
Riggs and worked up a big pile oi
wood, carried it in and piled it III
for that good soul. Mrs. Riggs waS
about out of anything to burn, but
had wood on hand in an mworket
state. The men finding it out decid
ed that was one of the callings Of
the order and proceeded to get busy
with very satisfactory results to then
selves as we'll as Gfandma Riggs.
Barton County democrat., 1914-01-16
WERE Welded YESTERDAY.

A pretty wedding occurred yester.
day at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Tobias Unruh just east of town when
their daughter, Miss Lena, was united
In the holy bonds of matrimony to
Nathan Dirks, the popular son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Abraham Dirks; the
Rev. Peter Dirks of the Mennonite
church pronouncing the words which
made the happy couple one.
The elimination of a courtship OF
a number of years is represented in
this marriage and Is one of a number
Of the young set in which these two
Inquired as popular favorites. The
bride is the second oldest daughter
OF the home, and Is a young lady wht
bears an enviable reputation in mind
and morals, is an adept In the art
OF housekeeping and is in every way
Capable to assume the duties REQUIRED
OF her. The groom is an industrious
young fellow who has alneady given
ample demonstration that he Is cap
able Of mastering the affairs Of the
business wonld, and ON top of this is
an all round good boy. They will go
at once to housekeeping on a farm
north OF town, under very favorable
circumstances, and the best wishes
OF a host Of friends, among whom the
Herald desires to be included.
The wedding was not a large one.
but those who were there pronounce
it beautiful in its simplicity, and of
an upto-date variety, the home being
tasdly decorated for the occasion.
May the incidents Of their lives be
as pleasant throughout as the occa-
sion recorded above when they took
the initial pledges that will be ce-
meubed by lives Of devotion and love,
thereby removing many of the thorns
that invariably infest the pathway on
the journey down the pathway Of
time.-Pawnee Rock Herald.
Barton County democrat., 1914-01-16
CLAFLIN
From The Clarion
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Mrs. Nicholas Spanier Of south Ct
town has been quite sick the past
couple of weeks.
Miss Theodosia Richardson of VIII
sey, Kansas, visited at the ]. w
Starr home this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ohas. Wood came
home Saturday from a visit with the
John Nauert family at Macksvil8e.
Mrs. VIM. Bieser, of Wakita, Okla.
daughter of A. H. Dougau, is here
for visit with relatives and friends
John Hershberger. Of Kansas City
came in last night and is visiting
With the j. A. Watson family.
DR.. Jury has been enjoying a visit
. from his father the past few days
9 He left Wednesday morning for hf
home at Ellsworth.
Miss Catherine Hamilton returned
10 Sslina Tuesday morning to resum,
Der college duties, after spending tn,
vacation at home.
]. D. Stevenson and family cam.
bone the first Of the week from {
couple Of weeks visit with relative:
N the eastern part Of the state.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Finnin Of Busl
ton came down Tuesday night to Sc,
Mrs. Frank Finnin, who is quite sick
returning home Wednesday morning
Mns. Bert Fancher and daughter
Gladys, and son, Gerald, left thiI
morning for Newton, being caiIet
there on account OF the illness of beC
tabher, Jas. Summer.
The Clarion office is now comfort
ably located in its new quarters il
Sle 0rth building, between the Citi
1enS Bank and the Herthel Hardware
store, the job Of moving having beea
eniShed last week.
The annual meeting OF tn stock
holders Of the Farmers & Merchants
Bank was held at the bank building
Monday. All the old officers wert
FeeSecta1. as. was also the directors
With the exception of Ed Moran be
ing put on the board in the place d
John Stoskopf.
Barton County democrat., 1914-01-16
Beware of Ointments for
Catarrh that Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
OF smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering 1t through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles should
never be used except on prescriptions
from reputable physicians, as the damage
they will do Is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Cure. manufactured by F. I
Cheney & Co., Toledo, o., contains no
mercury, and Is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur.
races OF the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genu-
Inc. 1t Is taken internally and made in
Toledo, Ohio. by F. ]. Cheney & Co. Tes.
timonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price 75c per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Barton County democrat., 1914-01-16
MOTHERS CAN SAFELY BUY

DR.. Kings New Discovery and give
1t to the little ones when ailins and
suffering with colds. coughs, throat
or lung troubles, tastes nice, harm.
less. once used, always used. Mrs.
Bruce Crawford, Niagra. No., writes:
Dr. Kings New Discovery changed
our boy from a pale. weak, sick boy
70 the picture Of health" Always
nsips' Buy It at Holmes Drug stors
Barton County democrat., 1914-01-16

Nh. and Mrs. wiz Schartz were uT
from Mlinwood on Monday on bust
ness trip and for a visit with then
. pleasant visit at the Democrat Of.
flee. They report things as being
very quite down IN the old town. but
say that everyone Is feeling very op
tlmistic over the crop outlook for
We coming year.
Barton County democrat., 1914-01-16

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Barton County democrat., 1914-01-16

Mrs. Maud Bryan came up from
Hutchinson the first Of the week for
a visit Of several days with her
father, Charles VancGl and family.
Barton County democrat., 1914-01-16

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Barton County democrat., 1914-01-16
DR.. KINGS NJ" DISCOVERY

sootnes irritated throat and lungs,
stops chronic and hacking cough, -.
lieveS tickling throat, tastes nice.
Take no other; once used. always
used. Buy It at Holmes Drug Store.
Barton County democrat., 1914-01-16

charley Brinhman returned Sunday
morning from q business trip Of q
few days in Wichita.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-27
SHIPS ROOSEVELT THE CRIB
HIS MOTHER SLEPT IN
Is of Old Fashioned Four Post Kind,
Made in 1885 of Solid Walnut.

Is of Old Fashioned Four Post Kind,
Made in 1885 of Solid Walnut.
ATLANTA.-C w. Mcclure of At
lanta today shipped the old-fashioned
crib in which Theodore Roosevelt's
mother slept as little girl to Mr..
Roosevelt as a birthday present. The
crib is one of the old fashioned four
post kind. made of solid walnut,
and was purchased by Mr.. Mcclure
from r. G. BIoadwell, former mayor
of Roswell, who would only consent
to sell it on condition that it was des-
tined as a gift to the Roosevelt family.
1t is inscribed on the bottom, Made
by James Denny for Major Bulloch
in the year 1885" Colonel Roose-
velt's mother was a Miss Bulloch and
spent her childhood at the family
home in Roswell, few miles from
Atlanta.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-27
SECURES INJUNCTIONS
AGAINST LOAN SHARKS
Man Borrowed $129.5O, Has Paid
Sill, and Still Owes Principal.

Sill, and Still Owes Principal.
ATLANTA, Ga.-Temporary in
functions were granted in the supe-
rior court today upon application of
H. C. Vandivere against seven mon
ey lenders to prevent them from gar
nisheeing his salary as an employe
of the Western and Atlantic rail
road. He says he borrowed $129.5O,
of which he received only $111.5O,
the rest being taken out as the first
months interest. He states he has
paid $115 in interest and still owes
the entire principal. Vandivere says
times are hard now, and he is no
longer able to pay the exorbitant in
terest charged him, amounting to
$3.50 every month. It is said there
are hundreds of similar cases in At
lanta, but it is seldom that any of
them make their appearance in court.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-27
WILL GIVE A COTTON BALL.

The Southern Society of New York
will give cotton BALI at the Wal
dorf-Astoria on the evening of Nov
70, the proceeds of which will be de-
voted to replenishing the relief fund
which the society maintains for as
sisting Southerners in distress. Every
lady attending the ball is requested
to wear a costume made of and
trimmed with cotton materials. Cot
ton, in the boil and in the bale, will
be used in the decorations of the
ball room.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-27
WHAT GERMANY WANTS
KAISER GIVES TEN COMMANDS
TO STRIP FRENCH COUNTRY.
If Germans Are Successful Against
Allies Their Condition Would Be
PitifuI in the Extreme.

PARIS.-George Clemenceau pub
fishes a letter which he says he re-
ceived from an American diplomat
relating to a conversation which Am
bassador Bernstorff had with Ger
man-American banker at Newport at
the end of August. The banker hand
ed the am bassador a check for the
German Red Cross and then asked;
"What does the kaiser expect to
get from France if he wins?"
Ambassador Bernstorff, according
to this letter, replied:
What Germany Seeks.
These are the ten German COM
mandments regarding France. We
shall demand;
"Ffrst-All the French colonies,
including Morocco, Algeria and Tu-
nisia.
"Second-French territory from
Saint Valery to Lyons, or one-quar-
ter of France, with fifteen million
inhabitants.
"Third--An indemnity of two
thousand million dollars.
"Fourth-A commercial treaty en-
abling German goods to enter France
free of duty for 25 years, without
reciprocity, and then a resumption
of the terms of the Frankfort treaty.
Ban on the Military.
"Fifth-The suppression Of re-
cruiting in France for 25 years.
"Sixth-The demolition of all fort
resses of France.
"Seventh-France to surrender
100000 rifles, 5000 guns and So
600 horses.
"Eighth-Free patent rights, with
out reciprocity. for 25 years.
"Ninth-France to abandon diplo-
matte relations with England and
Russia.
"Tenth-A treaty of alliance with
Germany for % years"
Regarding Russia, Ambassador
Bernstorff added, according to this
letter: I'VE shall buy her and then
exterminate England. The latter will
attack Russia for treachery and both
would call on us for help.
"Above all, we must crush France
and reduce her to the condition Of
Portugal or Turkey, even if it is nee
essary to kill 100000 Frenchmen. ="
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-27
CAPTAIN ROBT. e. LEE
IS DEAD IN VIRGINIA
Was Civil War Veteran and Son of
Famous Confederate General.

Was Civil War Veteran and Son of
Famous Confederate General.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. was re-
ceived here today of the death of
Captain Robert E. Lee, youngest son
of General Robert E. Lee, the con-
federate commander, at his home
"Romancoke," Upperville, Va, last
night. He had been seriously i'll for
some time.
Captain Lee was educated in pri-
vate schools and in the University of
Virginia. At the outbreak of the
civil war Captain Lee Joined the
Rockbridge (Va.) artillery as a pri-
vate. He took part in numerous en-
gagements and was later promoted to
the rank of captain of artillery on
the staff of his brother, General W.
II. F. Lee.
Captain Lee was the author of
'Recollections and Letters of General
Robert E Lee" He was born at
the old Lee mansion, now part of
Arlington national cemetery, October
q, 1843.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-27
AID
FINDS $4,000 MAN
New York Mayor Knows 1t Pays to
Advertise. Outwitted Profess
SiOnaI Politicians.


NEW YORK.-Mayor Mitchell ap-
pointed to a $4,000 position today a
man he found through an advertise
ment in the newspapers. The office
is that of third deputy commissioner
of charities for New York city, and
the new incumbent, preferred above
dozen politicians who have been
seeking the place, is Geo. G. Thomp-
son. He answered the advertisement
in the help wanted" column:
Wanted-Business manager, 80
to As years of age, able to superin-
tend large force of employees, direct
extensive construction work, organize
and direct purchasing and distribu-
ton of enormous quantities Of sup
plies; only men of marked executive
ability and sood experience need APP
ply; salary $4,000 a year; highest
references required"
None of the 800 applicants knew
that Mayor Mitchell was the adver-
tiser.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-27

he fell, half fainting from loss OF
blood, he pulled his revolver, sent a
bullet after the fugitive fifty feet
away. The bullet entered the ne
gro's back and passing through his
heart killed him instantly. Thomp-
son for weeks afterward lay in the
hospital. He learned to shoot when
he was a gunner in the United States
navy. He is a veteran of the Span
ish-American war.
Mounted Policeman Jos. Carney of
the High Bridge station distinguish
ed himself with the revolver two
years ago by bringing to a stop a
stolen automobile with its occupants.
An alarm had been sent out from
headquarters for the machine, and
the entire police of the city was on
the lookout The auto sped by Car
ney on Jerome avenue. He recOgntZ-
ed it by it's number and started in
pursuit. When the fleeing auto was
so yards from him he fired five shots
at it's tires. Three tires exploded,
bringing the machine to stop.
When the probationers leave the
school of recruits now they are pro-
vided with 38-caliber automatic pis-
tolls which are capable of discharging
eight shot in from three to five sec
onds. Tie men now carry their re-
in holsters in front of them
instead of in their hip pockets. By
using the holsters they can draw
their guns more quickly.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-27
LIV- vER-LAX
Acts Surely, Safely

Just because you are feeling the IL
effects of a torpid liver IS no excuse
for buying a harmful medicine that
has brought physical decay to thous-
ands. Calomel is dangerous and as
everyone knows has very disagreed
BILE and weakening after effects.
Medical science has found a natural,
vegetable remedy. GRIGSBY'S LIV-
VER-LAX, that thoroughly cleanses
the liver and bowels without causing
any bad feeling. Children can take
it with perfect safety. Every bottle
guaranteed. soc and 81 a bottle.
None genuine without the likeness
and signature of L. K. Grigsby. For
sale by T. D. Lee.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-27
HUNT FOR KU KLUX
KHAN IN ALABAMA
Holy Roller Preacher Is Roughly
Handled by Masked Men. Shot
and Stabbed Fourteen Times.

and Stabbed Fourteen Times.
ANNISTON, Ala.-Oficials of Gle
burne county are making an investi-
cation to determine whether or not a
Ku Klux Khan exists there and was
responsible for the attack on Rev. B.
z. Kennedy, Holy Roller preacher,
Saturday midnight. Grover Fortham
has been arrested and released under
a 81, 900 bond, but he refuses to talk,
according to statement made by
Sheriff Cook today.
Preacher Kennedy is in bed at the
home of Ben Fortham, an uncle of
Grover FOrtham, with eleven knife
wounds and three pistol wounds in
his body. His home, which owned
by the elder Fortham, is in ashes and
all his possessions are destroyed as
result of the Saturday night mob
attack.
The Holy Rollers had been operat-
ing for some time in Edwardsville,
and Saturday they returned to take
up winter quarters at Lecta, near
Edwardsville. All of the men were
disguised and their identity is I'M
known. Kennedy says he thinks ne
recognized the voice of George For
than in the crowd, however.
The people of Lecta objected to the
return of the Rollers" A sister
and brother of Grover Fortham are
said to have joined the band.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-27
CENTRAL TRAIN
KILLS NEGRO GIRL
While in Demented Condition She
Jumped on Track Near Eufaula
and Life Was Crushed Out.

The morning Central passenger
train which passes Dawson at $50
o'clock killed a negro girl at Hc,o-
ken, Ala, a few mornings ago. Just
after passing Hoboken, near Eufaula,
the train, in charge of Conductor
Hall and Engineer Sayre, had gotten
almost under full Roadway when the
engineer saw a negro girl about 20
years of age jump on the middle of
the track and run in an opposite di-
rection. Every attempt was made to
stop the train, but it was impossible
to do so before it struck the girl,
who was only short distance ahead.
The girl was mangled almost beyond
recognition.
1t was learned that the girl was
not of sound mind, and had escaped
from her mother earlier in the morn
ing, and at the time of her death
was being searched for. No blame is
attached to the train crew for the ac-
cident
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-27
PACKERS GET BIG ORDERS
BECAUSE OF EUROPEAN WAR

Three Thousand Extra Men at Work
in Chicago Meat Canneries.
CHICAGO.-For the first time in
sixteen years the canned meat and
hide departments of Chicago pack
ing houses are working day and night
to fill orders placed here as a result
of the European war.
In the canning departments of the
big packers alone 5000 extra men
have been put to work within week.
The packers announced today that
their entire stock of hides had been
contracted for, and that orders have
been received which will exhaust the
normal supply for November and De-
cember.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-27
CRAP SHOOTERS AND
BRIDGE PLAYERS
What Is the Difference Is Interesting
Question 1.-THE Man From China"
Has Sprung on Atlantans.

ATLANTA.-'What is the moral
difference between the negro shoot
ing craps in a back alley and the
woman playing bridge in the parlor
for a pair of silk stockings or a cent
a point?"
That is the interesting and some
what pointed question which Rev. L.
V. Lewis, prominent evangelist anG
known as 'The Man From China,
has sprung or Atlantans. Rev Lew
is pointed out that playing bridge for
prizes and social poker for small
Gums of money has become such an
established pastime with society folk
that local moralists have almost he
gun to forget that it is gambling. In
fact, few are head to raise Jreir
voices against it. Mr.. Lewis pointed
out that while the negro crap shooter
is sent to the rock pile nobody seems
any longer to pay attention to the
social side Of it.
So far no one has made an effort
to answer Mr.. Lewis. He declares
he is not attacking society folks in
particular, but says he is Fighting
sin" as he finds it in all walks of life.