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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-06-26
An Estimate of Success

In these days. we, hear so M much said
about successful men. If wealthy
man walks along the street men turn
to gaze at him, not for any moral
qualities he may possess, but simply
because he is a millionaire. That fact
almost defies him in the estimation
of many, certainly it is responsible
for an undue amount of Difference.
Now such a man may or may not
be successful man. In other words
it needs more than money to make
man either worthy or successful.
Some millionaires are bankrupt in
everything but money, and in their
case it would be a prostitution of
terms to speak of them as successful
men, and it is the heighth of foolish
ness to envy them, and the sum of
wickedness to emulate them.
The man who in fashionable re-
sorts go the fast pace, turns night in
TO day, lavish their wealth on disre-
putable persons and schemes, are deaf
to the cry of poverty and the moan
of sorrow and suffering, who wreck
their own lives as well as those of
Others are miserable failures whose
wealth has contributed to that fail
ure and helped to pave the way of
failure for many others.
There are other so-caIled successful
men who may be free from all gross
vice They may, in fact be models of
social respectability, and yet for all
that they may be pilloried at the bar
of public opinion, and some of them
at the bar of justice, because of their
shameless violatio ms of law, and which
violations have enabled them to
amaSS most of their wealth.
This is no arrangement of wealth
or financial success, but, of false esti-
mates The man who has gained
fortune by honorable and legitimate
methods is to be congratulated andhe
is worthy Co be spoken of as a finan-
cial success, and is an example for
young men to follow. Such men are
towers of strength to a nation if with
chat wealth they prove lively and
intelligent interest in its welfare.
Let it never be forgotten that it is
character and good works, and not
wealth that determines success A
man of sterling character even
though he be considered poor man,
rs richer than Midas who is nothing
but gold--Norton County News
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-06-26
Dictagrams

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Prior to this week the last hail
storm which did any damage in town
feil-on Tuesday night, June 2s, 1904
Only one hailstorm in eleven years is
not so bad as it might be.
Situated as we are, nearly one-half
mile above sea level, and only three
to four hundred miles from the
mountains. we can expect hail storms
almost everv summer and at almost
any, time during the summer, and
this season has been especially favor
able for. the production of heavenly
(?) shrapnel
1t is wise woman who can get
tunes. Aunt Simpy says, Don't
cement, Samantha, don't cementl 1t
might have been worse, Nobody kilt,
and those brown lettuce stalks with
a few red leaves left at the top make
me think of gobbler's neck NIT the
fedders all stript him off -
Probably no other month in any
year ever brought out in Wa-Keeney
such variety and profusion of roses
as we had this June just before the
hail storm struck it. And let US be
glad that those rose bushes and other
plants and vines which stood in
sheltered places are still smiling
bravely.
Out at Warnoak the best fruit
prospect we have ever had was al
most ruined. The cherry trees were
heavily loaded and the fruit almost
ready for picking. Probably three
fourths of it was knocked off and the
remainder badly damaged. There
was great ''Pick Nick held under
those trees next day. The peach and
plum trees Jared even worse. the loss
being about ninety-per cent and of
course the stuff was not worth pick
ing up, and the straw wberry patch
was reduced to sort of clay marmal-
ade.
Probably nobody nor nothin'' re-
sesSed the hail storm SO fiercely as
the various onion patches did. It was
rank anger and smelled to heaven.
Fruit on ice was no rarity in Wa
Keeney, Tuesday evening, June Is,
and the way the screens and windows
behaved was pain full to behold.
One of the mysteries is the way the
birds saved themselves. Judging by
the way the hail came down one
would expect to find dead birds cover
ing the ground, and yet have seen
no dead birds and found only one
crippled. 1t was a female Baltimore
oriole which appeared to have re-
ceived a hailstone on the side of her
head. One eye was closed and her
actions were extremely dippy
l think it would be real nice and
quite romantic to attend a wedding
at place called "Honey Shuck'',
but, not being Missourian, we are
in the same class with VIM. Jennings
and SO no invitation is forthcoming
And it is a measly trick for Champ to
play on us after all the nice things
we said for him before the cenven-
tion.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-06-26

We have had 1.34 inches rainfall
during the past week, almost an inch
coming Wednesday night of this
week
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-06-26

One OF our customers near Wa Kee-
ney is unable TO finish paying for a
fine piano purchased last fall, and in
order TO avoid the expense of ship
ping the piano out, or sending a
salesman, we will sacrifice same for
cash, or sell it at close price to
responsible party on easy monthly
payments Write us and we will for
ward particulars and state where the
instrument may be seen. W. w.
KimbalI Co., Topeka Kansas. s.s
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-06-26
RECEIPTS

Although the Incidental expenses
OF the last season were larger than
usual there was a slight increase i'm
the balance on hand, which is the
hrst gain we have made since the
season of 19fo-II
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-06-26

Prior to this week the last hail
storm which did any damage in town
feil7on Tuesday night, June 2S, 1904
Only one hailstorm in eleven years is
not so bad as it might be.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-06-26
Weather Report

Maximum and minimum tempera-
ture according to the government
thermometer at Wa-Keeney for the
week ending Wednesday noon
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-06-26
LECTURE COURSE FUND

The following is a statement of the
lecture course fund for the season of
I9I4-15.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-06-26

This may have started the war be-
W n Germany and France: A
Frenchman and German were arguing
on the merits of their respective
countries, when the Frenchman ex-
claimed, 'sYou hav not got any zing
haf SO h g b as re Eiffei tower"
Whereat the German retorted: "You
hay not got anythfngs hay SO strong
as Limberger sheeze." And immedi-
ately thereafter the war broke out
Ex. no.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-06-26
OBITUARY

Amelia d. Kirby was born in Otsego
county. N. Y, August IT, 1850 and
died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. r. E. Spencer, of Ottawa, X ans,
June II, 1915
On February %, 1871, she was uni
ted in marriage TO o. w. Kirby. They
resided in Washburn, ILL.,, for mum
Der of years coming to Kansas in1S82.
At an early age Mrs. Kirby united
with the Methodist church aud has
always been an active, earnest worker Z
Her last sickness dates back for
nearly two years. Although she
suffered much she complained none.
She had a kind word and loving
smile for all and everyone who knew
her was her friend. When disease
began to bear the heaviest upon her
she longed for her home in heaven,
where she could be at rest. She had
a cheerful disposition and lived life
of sacrifice, always thinking of others
and showing kindness to all. Her life
was an inspiration, her memory ben
ediction.
The funeral services we're held at
the home of DR.. r. e. Spencer, June
19, at II p- m. Rev. Fred NJ. Bailey
officiating. The remains were laid to
rest at East Baldwin cemetery.
Besides her husband she leaves the
following children to mourn her loss:
Mrs. J. s. Henderson, Montrose,
Colo; Mrs. r. E. Spencer, Ottawa,
Kans-; Miss Clara E. Kirby, Wabash,
Ind; Arthur W. kirby, Estherville,
Iowa; Osbourn E. Kirby, Miitonvale,
Kans-; Harry v. Kirby, Newell, S.
OAK; and George L. Kirby, Ellis,
Herald
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-06-26

For General Insurance see Margaret
Swfggett--Adv 13 If.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-12-11
NUMBER 1912
NEW BAPTIST CHURCH TO BE
DEDICATED SUNDAY MORNING
AND EVENING, DECEMBER 10.

While this has been the date set
for dedication for some little time.
1t was not certain until this week
that everything would be In readi-
ness for the nineteenth. But the
work has progressed nicely and In
vitations have been sent out to
speakers and churches for this date
and the program being made up will
be carried out as near as possible
one week from this coming Sunday.
The business men are being given
an opportunity to indicate what they
can do toward the obligations rest
ing on the building. AS 1t now
stands there are about $1,000 in
all to raise. OF this amount the
members of the church Will provide
for $1,000, and 1t is hoped much the
greater part of the remainder can
be raised among the people of the
city and surrounding community.
The members of the church, who
have been under heavy burdens for
years, are trustful and hopeful that
the citizens will appreciate their ef-
forts. their sacrifices and the con-
tribution such building will make
to the city without regard to the
religious phase of the subject The
building will cost between twenty
and twenty-five thousand dollars.
Plans are being formulated by the
pastor to make the building con-
tribute to the civic life OF the town
as well as its religious life. There
is to be four nights services the
week FOLLOWING the 18th. Monday.
is to be "Denominational Night.
with speakers from over and out
side the state; Tuesday, Is to be
Interdenominational night" and
the pulpit is to be occupied by the
pastors and ministers Of the various
churches of Monte Vista; Wednesday
is to be called Family night" at
which time 1t is hoped to have all
members of any family connected
with the church present, whether
they all be members of the church or
not. Rev. George L. Boroughs, a
former pastor, Of Florence, Colo,
will preach that night. These SER
vices will close Thursday evening
with "Associational Night" at which
the various Baptist churches of the
Association, comprising San Luis
Valley will be represented.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-12-11
WASHINGTON STREET TO BE
OPENED ACROSS TRACKS.

A second petition having been cir
culated and receiving very large
list of names, the city council, at
their last meeting, passed favorable
action upon the request to open up
Washington street across the ID. &
r. G. right-of-way and have ordered
the same to be done irrespective of
objections which may be offered by
the railroad company. We under
stand that the local opposition to
the opening of the street was with
drawn, those signing the remon-
STRANGE expressing a willingness to
abide by the wishes of the majority
petitioners. ]. T. Wallace. who will
be caused the most expense individ-
ually on account of his brick plan
ing mill standing in the way of the
street, has agreed to remove the
lean-to on the east of the main
building which will practically clear
the street
A large part of the travel from
the north country will use Wash
ington street and the opening up
of this thoroughfare will add de-
cidedly to the convenience of many
of the farmers.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-12-11
PRESIDENT WILSON READS
MESSAGE TO CONGRESS

Washington, Dec. IA doctrine
of Pan full part
nership between the nations of the
western hemisphere in world affairs
was proclaimed by President Will
son today in his third annual ad-
dress to congress- the theme of which
was preparedness by the United
States to defend not only it's own in
dependence but the rights of those
with whom it has made common
cause. The message was read by the
president to the senate and house as
sembled in joint session in the cham
ber of the house
Every recommendation embodied
in the document had to do with COM
prehensive plans for Strengthening
the national defense. The program
included the army and navy plans
already made public by Secretaries
Garrison and Daniels; legislation
for government owned merchant
ships; rural credit law; the Phil
ippine and Porto Rico bills which
failed for final passage at the last
session; conservation legislation; a
law giving federal aid to industrial
and vocational education: and the
creation of a commission to inquire
into the transportation problem.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-12-11
MASONS OF ALAMOSA LODGE
HOSTS AT BIG MEETING.

Alamosa Masonic lodge No. A
held very interesting session Thurs
day night at which they were hosts
to a large number of visiting Ma
sons from other towns. Two can
didates were given the work in the
third degree which was put on in
splendid manner and this was fol-
lowed by banquet of more than
ordinary pretentions and excellence
The Monte Vista Masons attending
were DR.. Pollock, Harry Reimer, Ed
Goodding, Orrie Monroe, A. C. Ma
thias, Carey Campbell. Clint Wy
ley. A. w. Jenny, Chas. Gilkey, C.
A. Lunbeck, Chas. Tucker and Geo.
Quinn of the Soldiers Home
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-12-11
CLOSE OF WOODMEN CAMPAIGN

"Old Guard" night was observed
by the Woodmen, Thursday night, 1t
being the close of the campaign for
membership extending over the past
four months. The old time officers
of Camp No. 23 presided at the vari-
out stations as follows: w. ]. Clark
consul commander; c. c. Kerr, ad-
visor lieutenant; A. F. Wiley, past
consul; c. w CLANCY, banker; r.
S. Williams, escort, and James
Broyles, watchman. Fourteen can
didates were given the initiation
after which an oyster supper was
served in the banquet room.
Visiting Neighbors from Del
Norte and Center were in attendance
and the meeting was greatly enjoyed.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-12-11
DEATH OF MRS. MORRIS.

Mrs. Rena Parsons Morris was
born at Bowling Green, Mo-, Sept.
2S, 1872 and died at her home In
Monte Vista. from the effects of
hemorrhage, Friday. Dec. 3rd., age
forty-three years and two months.
She was united in marriage to Mr..
j. F. Morris. at Wellville, Mo-, April
Z, 1896. She was united with the
Wellsville, Mo. Baptist church In
1896, moving her membership to the
Baptist church of Monte Vista. liv-
ing faithful Christian life. Be
sides her husband. she leaves behind
family of four daughters. the old
est a grown young lady. the young
est about ten years OF age. The
funeral service was held at Wood's
undertaking parlors Sunday after
noon at 2:30, conducted by her pas
tor, ]. Harvey Gum.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-12-11
SUPREME COURT
REVERSES DECISION IN THE
CORLETT-GRAYB CASE

The Supreme court this week rem
dered decision in the case of G. c.
Graybill VS.. C. NJ. Corlett, reversing
the decision of the lower court. The
case has to do with the plowing in
of a ditch across the Corlett land
by the owner and the remonstrance
by Graybill who claimed rights in
the ditch which had been used to
convey water to his (Graybills)
land. The Supreme courts decis-
ion recognizes the rights claimed by
Graybill and Mr. Corlett has applied
for a re-hearing in the case.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-12-11

Luis Jaramillo, Pres. Chacon.
Bonifacio Gonzales, Santiago Valdez.
Onesimo suazo. Lafayette Garcia,
Fred Jaramillo, Florencio Marquex.
from the southern end OF the valley.
and ]. r. c. Ruybal of Alamosa.
passed thru here Sunday night. They
were delegates from the Grand
Lodge, who have been attending a
two days celebration at the Seven
Mile Plaza. The event was the third
celebration OF the organization OF
Lodge No. s OF 8. p. M. d. T. u.
They report fine time and several
limitations.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-12-11

Contracts have been awarded for
the construction of eight miles of
State Primary Road No. so, being
from the end OF the present COM
pleted road to Trout creek. The con-
tracts were let In vwo sections, John
f. Sheehan, Of Larkspur, Colo. bid
ding lowest on Section I. and Logan
& West Of Pagosa, being lowest bid
ders on Section 2,
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-12-11

Earl Hatfield had an accident last
Saturday which came near having
serious. If not fatal results. He was
riding his pony in the east end of
town and when approaching a
bridge the pony fell on him, striking
the boys head upon the ground and
rendering him unconscious. Earl re-
regained consciousness about ten
hours later and has recovered nicely
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-12-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Stephens, ac-
companied by j. G. Corrington, went
to Pueblo last Friday night and re-
turned Monday in a new Paige auto
mobile. The new car is a big six,
seven-passenger and will be used by
Mr.. Stephens for his own use and as
a demonstrator. Frank having the
Monte Vista agency for the Paige
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-12-11

Miss Hannah Nettlebeck was OPP
Grated on for appendicitis at the To-
cal hospital this week She was TAX
en- suddenly i'll at her home at the
Nettlebeck ranch near Jasper and
was brought to this place in an auto
mobile.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-12-11

The next meeting of the Rio
Grande Sheep and Wool Growers
association has been called to meet
in Del Norte next Wednesday, Dec.
10, at 10 O'Clock a. m. The asso-
citation is making an earnest effort
to eradicate scab from the flocks
known to be infected and urge the
cooperation of all its members.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-12-11

Since it was necessary to change
the place for the remaining num-
bers of the lecture course to the
Opera House. the tickets must be re-
served again. This may be done any
time, at Fuller's Drug store.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-12-11

In other words. instead of the
growers asking the buyers what they
will pay them for potatoes, the grow
ers through their organization will
tell all buyers just what potatoes will
cost them that day F. O. B., Monte
Vista.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-12-11

Miss Bernice Hawkins went to
Denver Wednesday night From
there she will go on to Columbia,
Missouri, where she expects to study
music. Her father took her as far
as Alamosa in his car.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-12-11

A Mexican wedding and bale at
Del Norte Thursday night was the
scene of prize fight between two of
the women and cutting affray be-
tween several of the men 1t is re-
ported as a hilarious but not fatal
affair.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-12-11

The installation of a new Edison
rotary mimeograph in the office of
the Akers Lumber company, this
week has added to the efficiency of
that up-to-date place of business.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-12-11

w. r. Smith of Lincoln, Nebr., has
been in town the past week. He was
engaged in the real estate business in
this Valley some three or four years
ago.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-12-11

A party of Mexicans was spilled
out of their fliver between Del Norte
and Monte Vista, Thursday night and
Abran Atencio suffered several
broken ribs.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-12-11

Mrs. d. j. Gibbs and mother re-
turned Wednesday morning from
Denver after an extended absence
and will remain in Monte Vista.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-12-11

Jesse Fuller who has been en-
ployed for the past six weeks in Roy
Waltman's barber shop. left Monday
evening for Craig, Colo.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-12-11
(By Carl b. Stow

The following paper was read by
Mr.. STOW at Tuesday afternoons
meeting of the Short Course held in
Monte Vista last week.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1915-07-08
Dan Gardner

Died July 4th 1915. Perhaps
no man in Okolona will be more
missed than Dan Gardner. AS
proprietor of the King Hotel, he
mixed and mingled with nearly
every body, always in a good
humor, always willing to do
right and a born gentleman, he
numbered his friends by the
score. Upwright and clean in
all his dealings, it was pleasure
to do business with him. He
had only a short spell of sickness
and his death was a distinct
shock to the community. He
was only 80 years old, in the
prime of life, and the zenith of
his usefulness to his family and
Church. He was buried from
the Baptist church, of which he
had been a prominent member
since boyhood. Rev. A. L.
O'Briant, his pastor, read the
scripture lesson, Rev. DR.. Lowry
OF Blue Mountain preached the
funeral sermon, and Rev. E. E.
Thornton, of Houston, made the
closing prayer. DR.. Lowry's
sermon abounded in good points
Of his character, as he had
known him nearly all his life.
Mis- mother, two brothers and
three sisters and DR.. j. NJ.
Buchanan, his uncle, from
Meridian were present at the
funeral. Besides these he
caves a wife and two children
o mourn his loss. A good man
S gone and his place will be
lard to fill.
j. M. Haley.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1915-07-08
Hitler GilfOy

Mr.. Hitler Gilfoy, of Houston,
comes before the voters OF
Chickasaw county this week in a
formal announcement in the
Messenger asking the voters for
their support for Circuit Clerk.
AS will be seen in a card in an
other column, Mr.. Gilfoy will
not be able because of physical
disabilities to make a thorough
of the county, but trusts
his friends and the voters gen
orally will look well to his in
terests.
Mr.. Gilfoy is a splendid
gentleman and we I'M
1erstand is capable in every.
way Of filing the Office in an
acceptable manner. Give his
claims your consideration and
-emember him on Aug. Bird.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1915-07-08
Additional Locals

Again typhoid has invaded
our precincts. Two cases have
been reported with one death.
1t is necessary to be very care
full to prevent the spread of
this dreaded malady. Two
ways of prevention are at hand
vaccination and a crusade
against flies. Either is likely to
do the work, but vaccination is
the surer, as it is now known to
be an absolute preventative.
Better have a care of the risks
you take.
Mr.. R. F. Beasley, who was
carried to Meridian some weeks
ago, died there Friday and his
remains were brought back
home for interment Saturday
MIR. Beasley was one of Chicka-
saws good citizens and was a
prominent candidate for sheriff
When he became afflicted and
was thought to be only out of
balance mentally, but after
reaching Meridian he grew
worse gradually until death
claimed him.
Miss Annie Miller was the
charming hostess of the Five
Hundred club on Tuesdey after
noon Of last week. The tables
were attractively arranged on
the beautiful Miller lawn on
Prairie street. At the conclu-
sion of the games delicious ices
and cakes were served. In ad-
dltlon TO the club members those
who enjoyed Miss Miller's hos
pitality were Mesdames B. F.
Rosenstiel, J. Rubel, A. F.
L. Rosenbaum, c. R.
King, P. B. NJ. Self, L. P.
Haley, Arthur Rowe, Frank
iarrell, Campbell, G. w. [.
cole, S. B. King. R. E. Buch-
man, Frank Hardeman and
1iss Augusta Morris. Miss
filler was assisted in entertain
ng by Misses Helen and Marion
lass.