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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-12-23
Get Your Automobile
Certificate For 1916

The following letter has been
received by c. B. Badgett, county
court clerk:
Nashville, Dec. 9, 1915.
C. B. Badgett,
Maryville, Tenn.
Dear sir:
lam sending you under separate
cover supply of automobile ap-
plications for 1916, and will ask
that you at once commence TAX
ing applications for 1916 certifi-
Gates. We will commence issuing
these certificates on December
18th and will send the certificates
and plates to you for each ap-
plication received from you. |
trust that we may have your
cooperation in having you COM
mence soliciting at once appli-
cations from automobile owners.
If you desire any further infor-
nation in regard to this, or need
more supplies, please write US,
Very respectfully yours,
R. R. Sneed,
Secretary of State.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-12-23

was Jesus Christ's Divin yty''
and those who heard it were we'll
paid for their attendance. The
results in these special evange-
listic services have been en-
couraging and will be continued
through the winter. The follow
ing program as a plan of religious
work for New Providence Pres
byterian church during the year
1916, has been adopted by the
church officers.
Q.) A Bible Readers Club
organized to read the Bible
t through h during the year,
reading three chapters on each
of six days of the week and five
on Sunday. For the Word of
God is the basis of religious life
and character.
(2.) The win one campaign:
The whole church and every
member is asked to cooperate
on the following campaign of
work.
l, Win one to membership in
the Sunday School,
2. Win one to activity in the
young peoples work.
3. Win one to the weekly
method of contributing to the
financial budget of the church.
4. Win one to Christ.
5. Win one to church member
ship.
6. Win one to regular church
attendance.
The above is part of the plan
of work adopted by the Elders
and Deacons and every member
! of the church and congregation
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-12-23

years. 1t was a War Program"
in which the four countries,
France, England, Russia and
Germany were represented either
in costume or speech. The
principal participant were, Messrs
Kidder, Williams, Wallin, Lloyd,
Dawson, Quinn, Ensign, Furn-
theii, Geek, Proaitt, Canon.
Armstrong, Crum. The enter
tainment was attended by large
audience who by applause showed
their appreciation of the special
effort of the Alpha Sigma society.
The Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. G.
A. had their usual Sunday after
noon meetings.
The following week is set apart
for examinations and the begin
ming of vacation. Much interest
is being shown already in this
part of college life.
The Christmas service of the
college prayer meetings was held
on Monday night of this week,
led by Prof. Gillingham, on the
subject: "The Gospel of Peace"
Special music was rendered by
the choir, a male quartet, and
Miss Florence Steelman.
Mr.. John Stephens, of the
Glass of Is, led chapel service
on Monday morning.
Other graduates "home for the
holidays" are, Miss Almira Bas-
set, 'O9; Miss Ruth Butler, Is;
and Mr.. Lester Bond, is.
President Wilson will return
this week to spend Christmas
with his family, and to prepare
for the opening of the winter
term on January 4th.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-12-23
/. .pE,resbytefians 2 Adopt
Program for Hard Work


Interest continues to grow in
the Sunday night services at the
Presbyterian church. An ex-
cellent musical program was
rendered Sunday evening, con-
sisting of choir music, quartets,
duets also solos were given by
Mr.. Stanley Armstrong, and Mr..
Roy Anderson, Mr.. Armstrong
singing Zone Day" and Mr..
Anderson, Sweet Story of Old. "
There was a good attendance at
this service. Pastor Lyle's topic
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-12-23
Miss Broadly
Makes Record

What is said to be an unpre-
cedented record by superintend-
ent of schools in Blount county,
has been made by Miss Nancy
Broadly. During the present
school year she has visited every
school in the county, and has
addressed all of the students. To
do this she has travelled 1900
miles, and has walked more than
eight miles on a single trip.
There are in the county IS schools
and 10 teachers.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-12-23
New Switch Board
For Peoples Phone

A new switch board has been
installed by the Maryville Tele-
pho e Exchange. 1t is of modern
design, and is better adapted for
the large service in Maryville
than the board which has been re-
moved. The new board is SO
built that there will be no further
trouble in disconnecting parties
after a conversation is ended. In
other respects it will give i'm
proved service to subscribers.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-12-23

Mrs. Bruce Mundy miss Mary
Fouche) was the weekend guest
of her sister Mrs. Claude Goodwin
of Knoxville.
Mrs. w. R. Mcconnell has re-
turned home after a several days
visit with relatives at Miser.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-12-23
Ton1pkins' Hired Man
AT Porter Academy

program entitled Tompins Hired Man. will be presented at
Porter Academy Thursday night Synopsis the play and the
program follow:
Desparng ofever having child of her Mrs Ada Tompkns
conceves the idea of adopting child and presenting it to her hus
band his She obliged promise the father of the child
that shall be heir the Tompns property and contract is
drawn that effect The father to disclose
his identity Before the adopted child is years of
daughter is born Mrs Tompkns She then has mothers
natural desire that this child should stand first in her husbands
affections but he loves the adopted daughter the best The mother
boods the thought that she has robbed her child not
only OF its fathers love but of the property which ghtuy be-
longs it, and which has been wed the adopted daughter
Continued broodng this topic leads her dislike the elder child
and show great paray between the 1t results in the
father cgng still closely the adopted daughter and the
disposition of his daughter spoiled by the mothers attempt
make her for having deprived her of much The father
of the adopted daughter the farm where he recog
nized he work for his board and clothes He finally
gains his daughter and is discovered be wealthy
Music Progrom
Duet Una and Margaret Haggard
Solo Irene Mulendore
Quartet Margaret Haggard Francis Sanders Elizabeth
Irene Mulendore
ACT II
Vocal Solo Beatrice Walker
Elizabeth Mulendore
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-12-23
$4,000 For Evangelist
From BlOunt County
Secretary of State.

Warrensburg, Mo-, Dec. II, -
The people of Warrensburg this
evening raised a fund of 81, SOC
as an offering to the Rev. Lincoln
Mcconnell, an evangelist, who
has been conducting a tabernacle
meeting here under the auspices
of the Baptist church. More
than 300 converts have walked
the glory path during the
meeting. Kansas City paper.
Rev. Mr.. Mcconnell is native
of Blount county.
Mr.. Samuel Comstock of New
Canaan, Conn, is visiting his
cousin Mr.. Thomas Comstock of
South Maryville. Mr.. Comstock
is the last one of the family living
on the farm that has belonged to
the family for over one hundred
years, He will be in Maryville
for a few days and then go to
Florida to spend the winter with
his sister.
Barton County democrat., 1915-01-29
SEUMAS MAC MANUS

The famous lecturer, will de-
liver one of his famous talks al
the X. of c. opera house in Elm
wood, Kansas, under the auspices
of St. Council No. 1887, on Thurs
day evening, February 2, COM
mencing at 1880 sharp. The adj
dress which this famous lecturer
and traveller will give on this oc-
caSion will be his favorite lee
ture, "a Merry Ramble Around
Ireland" and the enjoymen of his
talk will be further enhanced by
the showing of 100 highly colored
illustrations. The admission will
be 81 and 80 cents and seats are
now on sale at the Gem Drug
Store. Mr.. Mac ManuS is one of
the best known and most popular
lecturers in the United States, and
the people of Great Bend and Vi
cinity who desire a real treat
should not fail to hear him on
this occasion.
Barton County democrat., 1915-01-29
NEW MAN AT THE GAME.

d. J. COughlin has accepted a
position with the Democrat office
and will, in the future, be in
charge of the advertising and So
llcltlng department. II is useless
to give an introduction of Mr..
Coughlin as he is we'll known to
practically every man, woman and
child in the county. He has been
connected with the larger mercan-
tile firms of the city most of the
time for the past twenty-five years
has had world of experience in
advertising work, and while this
is his first experience at the news
paper game, he has a good idea
OF what is real news, knows how
10 Tx it up in good, readable
shape, and his extensive acquain-
lance and his high standing with
The business people and all who
know him make him a valuable
man for the place, and the Demo-
crat feels fortunate in being able
TO secure his services.
Barton County democrat., 1915-01-29
WHEAT MAY RAISE.

Owing to the bad condition OF
the roads but very little wheat has
been coming to market here the
past few weeks. The price still
remains strong and is slowly
climbing a little higher. A large
number of those who were hold
ing wheat sold when il hit the
S1.25 mark, but others are still
holding on and the present indi-
cations are that they are going
to realize a still higher price and
many are predicting that it will
reach the S1.50 mark before spring
There is not the least sign of the
big European war coming to a
close for al least many months,
and all indications point to at
least a continuance Of The pres
ent high price. II has been mighty
tough on practically all of the
the European countries, but il
has been a good thing for the Kan
SaS wheat grower.
Barton County democrat., 1915-01-29
PRINT SHOPS CONSOLIDATE.
L. ]. Gum Job Shop Is Now
Merged With Democrat
Office

A deal was completed this week
whereby the job printing estab-
liShment which has been conduct
ed by L. j. Gum for the past four
years, was consolidated with the
Democrat office, and the equip
ment is now being moved into its
new location. Mr.. Gum assumes
an interest in the Democrat office
and will henceforth have a part
in its management. Lew is a
newspaper man of long expert
ence and will add greatly to the
strength of the Democrat office.
He can sci jobs and ads, wash
press rollers, sweep the office,
chase the festive news items, and
write good, sound editorial dope,
and take in your dollars, and do
ii all in mighty capable manner.
He is an all round newspaper man
who understands the game thor
oughly, and we have no doubt will
prove to be a valuable man: for
the place.
The job printing establishment
which he has been conducting has
been one of the finest in the state
and had a just reputation for do
ing high class work, and with the
machinery and material added to
the already fine equipment of the
Democrat office, the shop is with
out question the finest equipped
OF any printing office in The state
west of Hutchinson and in addi-
tion to being able to turn out
more and better work than in the
past, will also be in a position to-
handle with ease practically all
of the work which has been going
to the large eastern shops. A
number of changes are to be made
in the office and when everything
is installed and fixed up in shape
we want our friends to come in
and see what a real first class
Iup-te-date printing Officsi is like.
II will be worth your while.
Barton County democrat., 1915-01-29
SAYS 1T is THE COMING CROP.

Paul Lewis, who was called here
last week by the death of his fa-
ther, Captain John F. Lewis, has
been farming in Finney county
for several years past and despite
a number of serious financial re-
verses has been getting along in
pretty good shape and has at least
ne says, acquired a vast store of
valuable experience. Two years
ago the horse plague which hit
this part of Kansas, hit him es-
peclally hard, as he lost every
horse he had on the place. As
the plague kept up until late in
The fall he was afraid 10 purchase
other horses for fear they would
meet a similar fate so he did moi
have an opportunity to put out a
wheat crop that fall. He had a
fine crop last year, however, and
has the most of his wheat still in
the bin. Last spring he expert
mented with a few acres of feter-
lta, the new forage feed, and he
believes that it is the coming crop
OF the southwest. He says that
it seems to thrive in dry weather,
and last summer when his other
crops were burning up, the patch
OF feterita kept right on growing
as though the weather was iust
to its liking. 1t produces an enor-
nous amount of good roughness
and in addition his big crop last
year made him over fifty bushels
OF seed to the acre.
Barton County democrat., 1915-01-29
GETTING ALONG FINE.

A card received from Mr.. E. w.
Moses, who, with his wife, left
for California some weeks ago for
the benefit of his health, states
that he is feeling fine and getting
along in nice shape. He says that
is the land of sunshine and flow
erS and he and Mrs. Moses are en-
iOying themselves immensely, and
he sends regards to all their Bar
ton county friends. incidentally,
he states that he wants the Demo-
crat sent to his address in Los
Angeles so that he will be posted
on the news. of Great Bend and vi
cinity.
Barton County democrat., 1915-01-29
G. w. LAND
FRANK BLOOMER
MATT DICK"

Representative Zutavern, hav-
ing been cenSured during the last
campaign for his part in passing
the 1913 law, he would like to
know whether or not the tax pay
erS are now with the commission
ers, or whether they want the
law repealed so far as the aSSis-
tant attorney is concerned.
If you are willing to stand this,
IN the judgment of some and un-
necessary expense, drop RepreSen-
tative Zutavern a letter or card
telling him so. If, on the other
hand, you believe ii is a needless
expense on the tax payers of the
county, drop him a letter or card
telling him so.
Personally, he says he does not
want to stir up any fight on the
matter. But he would like to
know the wishes of the people in
the matter.
Barton County democrat., 1915-01-29
HOW ABOUT DEPUTY
COUNTY ATTORNEY?

The legislature of 1918, in theiI
Fee and Salary bill, made it posi-.
BILE for the county attorney OF
Barton county to appoint an aSsiS.
tant county attorney with a fixed
salary of $1,000 a year, which he
has done, and also a Stenographer
In a letter to Representative Zu-
tavern from Mr.. Russell he en-
closes a statement from two of
the county commissioners. and
ex-COmmissiOner Dick, reading as
follows:
$50 far as the provisions of the
present Fee and Salary Bill effect
the office of County Attorney in
this county we feel that the re-
cent vote of the people indicates
their approval of it and we do not
desire to give that matter further
attention at this time.
Signed:
Barton County democrat., 1915-01-29
COMPANY c.

The new company of Kansas
National Guards, recently organ
lied in Great Bend and vicinity.
is getting line up to do business
right. The first of the week two
dray loads of equipment and SUD-
plies arrived in Great Bend and
was unlOaded at company head
quarters and invoices received in
dlcate that in a day or two as
much more will be here.
The company has leased the
Moses Hall and other rooms in
The same. building for headquar-
terS, 1t will not be possible for
them to get possession of the hall
for drilling purposes for short
ume as the present lease on the
nall has not yet expired. Mean
while, the Moses Hall on south
Nam street across from the Tur-
ner Grocery, will be used for
drilling purposes. The company
Will drill on Monday, Wednes-
day and Friday of each week
for the present. Sergeant Lyons,
OF the regular army has been de-
tailed to drill the company and it
is probable that he will be here a
considerable part of the time dur
ing the next three months.
It has been recommended that
othe local company be designated
as Company &C.. This company
consists of about 65 members,
made UP of young men not only
OF Great Bend but also from the
surrounding country, some COM
ing a distance of ten or a dozen
miles for drill. Captain Cole
grove says that they will be glad
to have the citizens of the COM
munity attend these drill at any
time.
Barton County democrat., 1915-01-29
NEW QUARTERS.

The building just east OF the
Western Union Telegraph office
and formerly occupied by Gums
Print Shop, is being overhauled
tins week and will be occupied
after the first of the month by
The Postal Telegraph Company.
The room will, however, be di-
vlded and an office room provid-
ed which will be occupied by
George Seeley for a coal office
On account of the weather it NAV
be a little later than the first of
February before the room is oc-
cupied and ready for use by the
Postal Company.
Barton County democrat., 1915-01-29
DISSOLUTION OF
PARTNERSHIP

Notice is hereby given that E.
R. Trout has purchased the inter-
est of E. D. Trout in the Great
Bend Seed & Produce Co., and is
responsible for all obligations in
connection with said business.
f. R. TROUT.
E. DANA TROUT.
Barton County democrat., 1915-01-29
APPOINTMENT CONFIRMED.

y The appointment of John. F.
HoStetler as postmaster for this
city was confirmed by the senate
last Friday afternoon, the 22nd,
but it will probably be a few
weeks yet before Mr.. Hostetler
assumes charge of the office,
from the fact that there is always
considerable red tape to be gone
through with in the approval of
bond and the issuance of the COM
mission. Mr.. HoStetler says that
ne does not expect to take charge
before the 18th of next month and
possibly not until the first of
March, as it may take that long
TO get everything Strengthened up.
Barton County democrat., 1915-01-29
BIG MEETINGS.

Extensive plans have been made
and several committees are at
work in the preparation of The big
evangeliStic services which will
be held at the Methodist church,
commencing February 7.
The Rev. H. C. Maitland, who
is noted as a chorus leader and
singer as well as a great preacher
will be here and assist in the ser
vices.
The public is invited to attend
and assist in this big meeting.
Barton County democrat., 1915-01-29
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to extend our sim
cere thanks to the Masons, East
ern Star, Grand Army, Knights &
Ladies of Security, and the many
friends of the family for their
kindness and sympathy in our
recent bereavement.-Mrs. John
F. Lewis and Sons.
Barton County democrat., 1915-01-29

repulsed with vigor.
In Flanders, about Ypres and
Nieuport, there have been more
long range artillery duelS, and in
the VOSgeS, where the snow is re-
ported to be several feet deep,
the hostile batteries pounded
away at each other from time to
time, but without marked results
one way OF the other.
Barton County democrat., 1915-01-29
CARNATION CLUB.

The CarnatiOn Card Club mel
Tuesday evening at the home OF
Mrs. G. G. Mclaughlin, 1t was
the regular meeting of the club
Not only the cards, but the nice
refreshments served by Mrs. Nc.
Laughlin were heartily enjoyed
Guests of the club were Mrs. OS.
car Frazier and Mrs. WendalI
Strong.
Barton County democrat., 1915-01-29

r. D.. Sands and wife have been
visiting her brother, Ira Clark,
and family, and other relatives
the past week. They will leave
shortly for Corpus Christi, Tex,
where they will make their home
for the present as Mr.. Sands has
considerable business interests in
that section of the country.
Barton County democrat., 1915-01-29
PIONEER GONE.

early settlers of Barton county,
was found dead in his bed last
Thursday evening, by Porter
Young and J. H. JenniSon, who,
missing the Captain from the
streets and his usual haunts, be-
came fearful that all might not
be we'll with him, and breaking
into the room, found him in his
last long sleep. He had evident
ly died without a struggle, prob
ably while asleep and perhaps
never knew when the time came.
Captain Lewis was 72 years, 4
months and - days old. He was
born in Holmes county, August 8,
| 1912. .
Captain Lewis was alone when
he died. His wife was in ST. Joe.
Mo-, and the four sons were scat
tered. Mrs. Lewis and the bows
were telegraphed for at once and
were all able to come EXCEPT
Charlie. The funeral services
were held Sunday afternoon at
2:3O o'clock, under the auspices
OF the A. F. & A. NJ, of which he
was a member of long standing.
lhe services were attended by the
IT, A. X. as a body. The remains
were laid to rest in the Great Bend
cemetery.
Captain Lewis, while but a lad
entered the army and served thru
the Civil War. He rose from an
Oredrly Sergeant to 2nd Lieuten-
ant and after the war he entered
the regular army as Lieutenant
In the l4th Infantry. For gallant
and successful service while in
command of a detachment of cav
airy sent against the Apache In
dlanS, he was promoted to First
Lieutenant, but in 1871, when the
standing army was largely reduc-
ed' the order making such re-
duction returned the Captain to
private life.
After leaving the army Captain
Lewis returned to Iowa where.
September 1S, 1873, he was united
IN marriage to Miss Frances NJ.
Morton. Soon after their mar.
rage they settled in Barton coun-
ty, their first home in Kansas be-
ing on a homestead and timber
claim north of Ellinwood. Later
they moved to Great Bend where
the Captain engaged in the real
estate business and continued his
residence here until his death.
In Great Bend, Captain Lewis
always took lively interest in
every matter of public moment
lie served for many years both
on the school board and as a men,
Der OF the city council and no
matter what the question that
came up in either bodies, he al
ways had his views. and was q
lighter for what he deemed for
the best interests of the city and
Inc city schools. 1t was The same
II IN regard to all public matters.
he was always alive to what he
deemed to be for the best inter
eStS OF the community, always
had his opinions and was ALWAYS
ready to uphold his convictions.
For some little time the Can
tam had been in failing health.
A short time ago he had a Iigbt
stroke of paralysis from which
he had never entirely recovered
and his death did not so greatly
surprise those who were more
intimately acquainted with him
and his physical conditions.
Captain Lewis will be missed
by many. For more than forty
years he had been familiar f.
Sure on our streets. He had manv
friends and leaves a vacant place
that will n0I coo.. L c.IY
Barton County democrat., 1915-01-29

E. C. Briggs came in from Mus
kOgee, Okla, the last of the week
to attend to some business mat
terS and for a visit with Great
Bend friends.
Barton County democrat., 1915-01-29
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION

The A. F. & A. NJ. will hold a
special communication in Great
Bend this evening. Grand Mas
ter Charles H. Chandler will be
present at this meeting. There
will be degree work and refresh
ments will be served.
John Komarek writes from Ell,
linwod to have The Daily Dem
Ocrat sent to him this year.
The day book., 1915-07-24

The first thing a dame does when
her husband goes broke is to rush out
and buy everything she can get ona
credit j!
The day book., 1915-07-24

Many soldiers who turn and run
may be intending to run around the
earth and attack the enemy from the
rear.