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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1914-05-01
CHARLES FANcHER.

The many friends Of Bert Fancher,
editor of the Claflin Clariou, VIII
unite in sympathy with him in the
death of his father, which occurred
at his home in Cain Monday, April
2Oth. Bert and his family were resi-.
dents of this city for a number OF
years, but for the past seven years
nave been residents of Clafl.n, and
Mr.. Fancher, Sr., has made his home
with them there for some time past.
The following, which appeared in ast
weeks Clarion, was written by one
of the many friends of the late Mr..
Fancher and is an eloquent testimo-
nial to the universal esteem in whiCl
he was held by all his acQuaintances,
The many friends and associates
wish to express their love and Sc
TEEN for Charles Fancher, who diet
at the home of his son, Bert, in this
city, April 20, 1914.
rNr. Fancher was born in New
York state january 25, 1896. He was
married to Miss Julia Wakeman il
1862 and came to Kansas in 1876
Three children were born to this
union, Mrs. Belle Keefe, Mrs. Jessie
Hatch and son, Bert, all of whom
survive him. Mrs. Fancher died al
Newton, September 10, 1908. Mr.
Fancher was buried beside his wife
at Newton. He was a member OF the
Methodist church at Newton, Kansas
He was a kind and loving father, a
good citizen, a friend Of justice anc
a devout Christian. His name Will
always awaken sweet memories. -Hi'
was a beautiful and noble life.
The cheerful light of his kin1l.
countenance endeared him to every
one. He was one Of those rare elder
| " gntlemen who love the society O.
their fellow beings and enriched tax
lives Of others by his presence. Ht
pleasant wit and friendly humor en
deared him to his friends. Always
generous and considerate Of Others
his life was an inspiration to thos'
who knew him. His kindly interest
in the affairs Of man won him oul
love and esteem. He was a man
man and to know him was priTleg'
He died as he had lived, fearlessl,
and at peace with God and the world
His many years had served to roun'
out his character into the generous
kindly gentleman we knew him to b
and our memories of him are file
with sweet sentiments which shal
accompany him in his journey to tn
beautiful beyond.-His Many Friend
and Associates.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1914-05-01

Vera Cruz, April 2S.-The trans
ports bringing the Fifth army brigade
comprising the Fourth, Seventh, Nne
teenth and Twenty-eighth infantry
regiments under Brigadier Central
Funston, were made fast at the docks
shortly before 10 O'Clock this morn
ing. The marines win remain ashore
to aid the army.
| Rrigadier General FuntsOn, accom-,
panied by Captain Harry Mel. P
Huse, chief OF staff of Rear Admiral
Fletcher, Immediately came ashore tC
confer with Rear Admiral Fletcher
before calling on Rear Admiral Bad.
ger, commander-in-chief of the At,an
tic fleet. 49,
While Captain Huse was waiting tc
see General Funston there took place
a SECOND official boisting Of the
Stars and Stripes. The American flag
for the first time since 1S47, was rails
ed over the tower of the fortress prt
son Of San Juan De Ulua.
Admiral Fletcher and General Fun
ston, when they met, went over in de
tail the situation i'm Vera Cruz. Mean
while the infantrymen on board the
transports packed the rails, gazing
out over the city.
- The arrival Of the soldiers was moi
marked by any ceremony. The few
Mexican Iaborers working about the
dock looked ON at the fresh force
without displaying any interest.
In addition to the infantrymen who
arrived today, Company E of the En-
gineer corps, the Sixth cavalry, the
Fourth Field artillery and the Third
Field Ambulance company are on
their way here.
It is generally understood that
there will be no effort to extend the
trritOry now held here until further
orders from Washington. This att
tude, it IS supposed, is the natura
result Of the negotiations regarding
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1914-05-01
NOW. QUIET IN WAR ZONE.
But U. s. Is Preparing to Wage War
If It Becomes Necessary.

Vera Cruz, April 2S.-Ths editcT
Of FL impartial, one of the leading
newspapers in the City Of Mexico,
who arrived here today, said he dis
cussed the situation with General
Huerta Saturday might, the dictator
will never resign, no matter wha
threats the United States may
make.
II you call this war; he said
Huerta declared, "juSt wait unit
the Americans invade the interior,
as they must eventually
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1914-05-01
ATHENlAN CLUB.

On April 27, the Athan'an Club
met with Mrs. Katherine Smith. The
following program was carried cut:
The Work of Lord Cromer-Mrs.
Dodge.
The Assuam Dam and Other Brit.
ish Engineering Works in Egypt-
Miss Osmond.
Modern Methods of Agriculture in
Egypt-Mrs Stauffer.
On next Monday, May 4, the last
meeting of the year will be held,
with Miss Lizette Zutavern. 1t is
hoped that every member will be
not only for the purpose OF
concluding all business affairs of the
year, but also to participate in a good
social time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1914-05-01

mediation, little information of which
is reaching here, and because Of the
desr to continue efforts to bring
Americans in Mexico City and else.
where to the coast.
It is probable that several naval Of
ficers now administering municipal af
fairs will not be disturbed when the
army staff takes hold. Among these
lis Commander Stickney of the Prai
RE, captain of the port, who is now
directing affairs inside the breakwa
ter. Since the Prairie is a marine
| transport with all her men ashore, /
Is not probable that any change wi
be made so far as the position of cap
tain Of the port is concerned.
On assuming command, Genera
Funston will find Vera Cruz compete
ly under the domination of Ameri
cans, and the natives all but com
placenty submitting to the mjlitar!
rule. The Mexicans have turnet
over more than 10000 arms and 1873,
600 rounds Of ammunition since the
martial law was declared. Snipin(
has ceased and business has bee1
resumed. o.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1914-05-01

Bl Paso, April 2S.-The division et
troops now ON the Mexican bo.der is
prepared to take the field at five
minutes notice fully equipped for q
long and severe campaign according
to Brigadier General John ]. Perish.
ing who took over today the com.
mand Of the United States force ga.
thered here. G.neral Penshing said
tn troops had been supplied with tn r
ty days field rations and sufficient
ammunition and supplies to carry
them through any campaign the wal
department might deem necessary
General Pershing, who arrived today
with the last sections of the Sixth
and Sixteenth infantry regiments
from San Francisco made an mme-
date inspection of the border patrols
He established his headquarters al
Fort Bliss, but the Sixth and Six.
teenth regiment encamped in this
city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1914-05-01

Washington, April 2S.-President
Wilson today decided to order federal
troops to Colorado to restore order
in the coal strike district, where vir-
tual civil war exists.
At the same time President wilson
prepared a proclamation, which has
been telegraphed to Colorado and will
be published there Immediately, call
ing upon all persons to lay down
their arms and repair to their homes.
The proclamation, which is in ef-
feet a reading off the riot act by the
federal government, will be enforced
by six troops Of cavalry. Secr7tsry
Garrison has sent the order to the
cavalry now at Fort D. A. Russo ],
Wyo., and other forts in that secticn.
The president in a te'egram to
Governor Ammons requests that the
state legislature, which is to be con-
vened May 4, consider the whole ST.
uation, so that means may be provid.
ed for the state to re-assert its au-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1914-05-01

Frank Parrish and C. L. Yost were
among the farmers from the south
west who were visiting and looking
after business matters in the city
Saturday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1914-05-01

OdOlph Held. trustee Of Homestead
township, was Wishing and boxing ai.
ter business matters IN the city Men
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1914-05-01

.. Vera Cruz, April 2S.-An unccnfi: m
ed runOr was received here today to
the effect that six American had beer
taken from the Jail at Cordoba and
killed, and also that another Ameri.
can had been put to death at Cosma.
loapan, a town about sixty NILS
south Of Vera Cruz.
Neither Rear Admiral Fletcher mol
Canada had what they regarded con
elusive information as to the execu
ton Of the Americans, but they are
investigating the report.
Connecticut western news., 1914-12-31
CANAAN VALLEY

Christmas exercises at Literary Hall Saturday night were as follows:
 Song, Joy to the World. -@.. .n
 Responsive Reading, Jarvis Stevens. Prayer, Rev. Worthy F. Maylott.
 Glory in the highest.
 Ring Christmas bells, concert and recitation. .-=,
 With their focks abiding, May Deloy. A lesson from holly, Florine Stevens
 A real Grandma, Charles Deloy.
 A happy Christmas, Harry Anderson. The fig trees are waving, Laura Black. Leslie's stocking, Leslie Black.
 Poor Santa Claus, Mildred Deloy. Little Christmas stockings, Clarence Deloy. Her Christmas Letter, Myrtle Deloy Song, See where the star.
 Messengers of Santa Claus, David Roger. -........
 Santa's Assistant, La ura Black.
 Song, Holy Night, All.
 The Christmas Bells, Clotilde. Roger. Recitation, Louis Brink.
 Song, Lift up your voices.
 Santa Claus on the Train, Blanch Frink. Recitation. Robert Taylor.
 Song, Glory to God.
 Address, Rev. W. F. Maylott, "The Message of Christmas
 Howard Rockwell has moved from E. J. Donald s tenement house to the Rob- bins place.
 Joseph Deloy raised his new barn last week. He will have a fine building when it is done.
 Miss Mabel Anderson is visiting her aunt in Bridgeport.
 Mrs. Frank Thompson was among the excursionists to Springfield last week.
 The friends and neighbors of MT. and Mrs. Frank Langdon gave them sur prise Monday evening, it being the 2Oth anniversary of their marriage. The weather was all that could be desired, not much like the night they were mar Iied, when the roads were all blockaded with snow and we'll nigh impossible. The evening was pleasantly spent and all united in wishing them many more wedding anniversaries. Now we'll leave them in in the Valley, In their pleasant little home, Wishing them earth's choicest blessings In the future years to come. And as years roll on and onward
 May they gather by the way, Gifts of silver, gold and diamonds
 On their future wedding days.
Connecticut western news., 1914-12-31
EAST CANAAN

The annual Christmas tree celebra- tion of the Canaan Valley Sunday school was largely attended Saturday night in spite of the zero weather. Every child received a gift besides candy, popcorn and orange. The music was a feature. MT. Jarvis Stevens, the superintendent, presided and distri- buted the gifts.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Landon cele- brated their 20th wedding anniversary Sunday and Monday. Many friends called to congratulate them.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Stevens, of Bridgeport, are visiting their parents, MT. and Mrs. Bion Stevens.
 James Allen, of Colebrook, has been visiting in the village.
 Some thermometers registered 22 be- low zero Saturday night.
 George Perdizet and Henry Miller have begun ice cutting operations.
 Many home reunions were enjoyed at Christmas.
 Christmas night the church was filled with an interested audience. The pro- gram as printed was carried out. The chorus choir under the direction of Howard Smith, of Colebrook. gave an excellent concert. Santa Claus was impersonated in an able manner by Irving Gaylord and each child received present. Hon. E. s. Roberts present. ed the pastor with a sum of money on behalf of the Brotherhood and purse of money to Wallace Stevens on behalf of the church and society as token of appreciation for his efficient services as janitor.
 MT. and Mrs. Eben Kimball, Sr., en- tertained at their home Christmas, MT. and Mrs. Frank Andrews, of West Beckett, Mass. Mrs. Herbert Ladd and son Henry, of Plattsburgh; Mrs. David H. Roger and daughter, Dorothy, of Southbury; Eben Kimball Jr. of South bury; s. E. Kimball, of Millerton; Mrs. E. M Collins and daughter Florence, of Canaan.
 Among the Christmas visitors were Wallace and Clara Webster, of Water bury, and Dorothy Roberts, of Canaan, at their grandfather's; Miss Grace Claxton and Miss Grace Leet, of Water bury, at Miss Clara Allyn's. MT. and Mrs. Sage in Norfolk. MT. and Mrs. Rix and family in Salisbury.
 Miss E. J. filling, of Torrington, is at Mrs. F. D. Gaylord's for week.
 MT. E. s. Roberts was presented Christmas with beautiful mahogany clock, gift from the office force i'll the treasurer's office in Hartford. Mrs. Florence McIntyre,sDent Christ mas at her home i'll Clayton.
Connecticut western news., 1914-12-31

and New Milford High schools are also having chance to forget how early the train leaves.
 The annual church meeting will be held at the chapel on Friday. Busi- ness in the morning, dinner and a social hour at noon and a fellowship meeting in the afternoon. Sunday, Jan. 3, communion services will be held in the chapel at 10:45 a. m. This is a union service, there being none at North Cornwall that day and it is hoped there will be large attendance.
 MT. Bourne is spending few days at Rogers Farm.
 The Ladies' Aid Society held their annual meeting on Friday with Mrs. k. K. Southwick.
 Mrs. J. A. Cochrane has been cele- brating the Christmas week with a hard cold which kept her confined to the house, thus missing the Christmas festivities, much to her rdisappointment.
 Francis Cole was home from Bridge port for Christmas.
 Whittlesey Hart and Leete Ives were home from Mt. Hermon for the holidays.
 Tuesday night, Miss Harriet Rogers, superintendent of the North Cornwall Sunday school entertained the younger scholars at her home.
 Dr. Robinson and family were here for Christmas.
 Dr. and Mrs. Grand d-Lienard had a family reunion.
 Mrs. Marsh had a visit from her daughter who teaches in Vermont.
Connecticut western news., 1914-12-31
WEST CORNWALL

Friday night the children had a Christmas tree in the chapel. The chapel was very prettily decorated with evergreen, bells and tinsel. The child ren first gave little exercise consisting of singing, dialogues, readings and recitations which were enjoyed by the older guests and very much enjoyed by those taking part. Santa Claus then appeared and after greeting the child ren distributed the gifts. Each child i'll the Sunday school and some others received an orange and box of candy. Some friend from New York gave seventy-five boxes of candy of much better quality than the Sunday school can afford to buy. Their gifts were appreciated by many who would like to thank the donor
 Miss Gertrude Sturges is home from Holyoke and the pupils from Canaan
Connecticut western news., 1914-12-31
n eG-
 ASHLEY FALLS |

Fred Capron and wife, of Danbury, and Ward Landon and wife, of Copake, were Christmas guests of Mrs. J. F. Roraback.
 The workers on the state road have gone and further operations are post poned until warmer weather.
 Word has been received from the hos pital that Peter Hall, who had an oper- ation for appendicitis, was in a very weak condition. His parents have been sent for.
 Mrs. Augusta Heaton and Miss Kath- crime Heaton spent Christmas at Chas. Rood's.
 Richard Marschat is home from New York for the holidays.
 Rev. c. B. Landon and Miss Ruth Landon spent Christmas with relatives in Beckett. a.~
 The members of the Christian En- deavor Society and their friends will hold social and watch night at the chapel tonight. t
 Francis Bowen, who has been i'll at A. P Homes, for some little time, was taken to the House of Mercy, Monday, by G. H. Blodgett.
 Murward Thorpe, of Millerton, was a Sunday guest of E. L. Woodford.
 A Christmas party for the Sunday school was held at the chapel yester- day afternoon.
 Mrs. Leon Catlin returned to her home Monday after spending Christmas with her husband and friends in Win sted.
 Adelbert Ferry, of Bristol, Conn.,, is spending the holidays with his parents, MT. and Mrs. H. D. Ferry.
 Walter Hurlburt is spending his va. cation at home.
 Dewey Vosburgh is spending few days with his father in Ridgefeld, Conn.
 Alfedo Benozzoli and Vincent Little the last of the state road corps left Tuesday morning.
Connecticut western news., 1914-12-31
SHARON

Miss Nadie Marchres, of New York, is spending the holiday season with her parents. MT. and Mrs. George M Marckres.
 Clayton J. Walter, of Hartford, was at his home for Christmas and the week end.
 Miss Lucy Bassett, of Cornell Uni versity. Ithaca, is spending the holi- days with her parep-s, Dr. and Mrs. c. W. Fassett.
 MT. and Mrs. Frederick Hotaling, of New York, enjoyed Christmas Day at the home of the formers parents, MT. and Mrs. W. E. Hotaling.
 Christmas exerises held at the various churhes during the week were we'll at- tended and much enjoyed.
 Miss Mabel Haines, of New York, )ent Christmas with her parents, MT. ,.44G Mrs F. P Flames.
 Married-At the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. W. k. Klebes on Christmas Day at 3 O. clock their daugh- ter Ma )el Agnes to MT. William Earl Johnson, of Millerton. Rev. D. Parker Morgan oeiciated. The happy couple departed on the 3:57 south bound train for short wedding trip after which they will reside in Millerton. We ex- tend every good wish for their happi- ness and prosperity.
 Edward F. Hazard of Yale, Uni versity of New Haven, is at home for the holiday vacation, t..
 MT and Mrs. Frank J. Harrison went to Patterson, N. Y., to spend Christ mas with the formers parents MT. and Mrs. Walter Harrison.
 MT. and Mrs A. c. Tucker were guests of Dr. and Mrs. Cook at their home in Pleasantville for Christmas.
 Mr. and Mrs. William E. Klebes, of Waterbury came home to spend Christ mas and attend the wedding of the for mer's sister, Miss Mabel Klebes.
 Mc. and Mrs. c. H. Eggleston were dinner guests of MT. and Mrs. F. A. Hotchkiss, of Millerton on Christmas Day.
 Word was received on Monday by friends of the death of Rev. E. o. Dyer, of Chester, Conn.,, which occurred at his home Monday at 9 a. m., following an attack of pneumonia. Mir. Dyer WN d tOriu6r pdSGOT Ol Ine SOHgTeSd- tional church for a number of years and has many friends here who will be saddenel to learn of his death and the sincere sympathy of all is extended to Mrs. Dyer i'll her bereavement
 Preparations are being made for the Pet Stock and Poultry Show which is to be held i'll the Town Hall, Jan. 1 and 3, Friday and Saturday of this week. - .t
 The annual meeting of the "Citizens Casino Company for the election of officers for the year 1915, and for any other business proper to be done at said meeting, will be held in the secretary's office on Monday afternoon, Jan. 4th, 1915 at 3 p. m. A, full attendance is requested.
Connecticut western news., 1914-12-31
SOUTH CANAAN AND HUNTSVILLE

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Dean, of Spring field, were guests of MT. and Mrs. D. H. Dean on Christmas day. They made the trip in their automobile. MT. Dean is an old resident of this place.
 Edward Dean is moving from Corn wall Hollow to Huntsville and is going to work for Mrs. Ann Hanchett.
 Alfred Davies is spending the holidays with his aunt and uncles in this place.
 Miss Hattie Bosworth, of Boston, is spending the holidays at her home in this place.
 Harry Dean and family ate their Christmas dinner in Hadley, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1914-12-31
Words, Words!

Debutante-He said he would go through a raging flood just to look into my eyes. Chaperon-When-last night? Debutante-No. Last night he phoned that it was raining too hard for him to call.-Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1914-12-31
Wins T-~nrz

Wine tasterS employed in their pro- fessional duties never swallow the wine they taste. They merely hold sip of the beveraGH in the mouth for few moments and breathe through the nos, trils
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-02
hqonies Of Gcut.

An English nobicman in q Lou ION
club one evening gave some Of his 5cl
low nemhrlS II picturesque uescyip-
ton OF the govt.
You lie in bed" he said. with the
equity food stretched ont. and you feel
as though the sole of it was pressed
against the bars Of 4 rCdlot fire. In
the middle of the furnace is Il fellow
with Il gun loaded to the mnZzlc with
rcdhot needles. Presently he fires the
gun at your foot. aud you feel the
rclhot needles travel up your lee and
come o'it ut the knee. not all at once.
but like the animals that went into the
ark. two by two. When the last cou-
pie Of needles have finished the course
you find yourself sweating with fear
and wondering how long it will he be
fore The fellow fires the gun again.
Presently YOU ljnd he is under cOn
tract to fire it every five minutes. and
YOU get ready for the discharge. but
you can never be said TO get accuSt0m~
ed to it. because the blackguard loads
it with Il new kind Of redh0t needle
every time and sometimes adds half
a dozen rcuhot cOrkscrews. That's the
govt"
Who would Datronizc govt after that7
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-02

TO revive the old songs that were pop.
iIlar when the grandfatllers and grand.
mothers of today were in their youth,
In response TO a movement begun last
winter and supported by the state
board Of education and other bodies,
today was observed as "Old Song
Day" throughout the entire state. In
colleges, schools, churches and other
community centcrs the young and old
ASSEMBLED to join in the singing OF
"Annic Laurie" "Suwannce River"
Nellie Gray" "My Old Kentucky
Home "Old Oaken Bucket MAS
aa's in the Cold, Cold Ground" and
many other Iayoritc songs of long
ago.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-02
Mr.. FR|EBERGER
IS FIELD Agent
LaMoure Citizen to Gather Ma
tcrial for the Panama Expo
sitiOn.
sition.

LaMourc, N. D., May John
~Frcyocrgcr has been appointed field
agent by the North Dakota Panama
Pacific Exposition commission to
secure the exhibit OF grain, grasses
and other articles of that nature for
the North Dakota exhibit at Frisco.
Freyberger got up, the exhibit
last year for LaMoure county at the
Industrial exposition, and which car
ried off the first prize. The commits
sion did we'll in choosing Mr.. Frey
berger for this position, for it is
claimed there is no better mar for
the task in the state.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-02

The Celebration of Norway's In
dependence Will Be Observed
May II.

Grand Forks, N. d., May 1.-Big
May II celebrations will be held in
North Dakota at Grand Forks, Dew.
lis Lake, Fargo and Minot by Nor.
observation-disclosures. The Bjarne Nor.
wegian chorus is in charge Of the
event here, and two days will be CIV
en- over to the celebration. At Devils
Lake the unique plan of bringing to-
gethcr Of four candidates for the
state .goYernorship is being worked
out.
Representatives Of Minot churches
and two Norwegian singing societies
are taking the initiative in handling
the celebration there. A big after
program, with "a chorus OF Is
voices, will be given.
Fargo has a union of several Nor
wegian bodies in charge of the OBJ
S%erVanCe.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-02
JUDGE CRAWFORD
HEARD1EsT|MOnY
Matter Pertaining to Removal of
Dunn County Officials Under
Amusement.

Manning, N. D., May 1.-The action
Tor The removal Of the Dunn county
commissioners has been taken under
Amusement by Judge Crawford. The
testimony apparently Indicated some
rather careless methods but nothing
developed that seemed to show any
Intentional disregard for the legal for
malities in the transaction of business.
The court criticised some of the things
that had been done. The commissions
ers say the trouble arose over their
decision not to provide for Il new
court house here to take the place
or the one recently destroyed. The
indications are the county seat will be
removed to Dunn center as the North
ern Pacific completes it's line there.