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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-23
Coming to Meade to Stay

D. |. Roush, NJ. d. Of Chicago,
who been lecturing in the diff
ferent towns along the Rock Is
land. including Meade, thinks so
well of our town that he has de-
cided to settle here, open an of
flee, and bring his family as soon
as possible. DR.. Roush is good
lecturer, and there are many
from Liberal to Minneola who
are seeking his services as a
physician. He has studied in
America and Europe, taught in
some of the Medical Colleges of
Chicago, is up-to-date, and those
who have called on him for SER
vice, feel that he knows his busi-
ness. We bespeak for him great
success in his growing field.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-23
Teachers & School Boards
Will Have a Joint Meeting

A joint session of the Teach
ers and School Boards of Meade
county will be held at the school
auditorium in Meade, Saturday,
March the 25tb. An all day ses-
sion will be held, beginning at
1890 a. m. This is a meeting
wherein teachers and members
of school boards will be afforded
an opportunity to discuss mat
ters of Importance to the schools
of the county. An invitation is
extended to the public to be
present. The program follows:
10:30 a. m.
Address of Welcome
Geo. w. Day
School Sanitation
DR.. VIM. F. Fee
Standardization of Rural Schools
County Superintendent
Our Rural Students in the
High School
Irving D. Ross ]. N. Hamilton
r. M. Sutcliff
"Problems and Perplexities of
School Work"
Write the question you want
discussed on slip of paper and
drop in box at door,
General Discussion
1880 p. m.
Solo Mrs. J. N. Hamilton
Duet Isabel Bruce and
Faith Pugh
Song High School Chorus
Address J. H. Clement
Sapt. Dodge City School
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-23

Mrs. Sarah Richardson, of this
city, died at the home of her son.
George, seven miles east of this
city, March 10Th.
Miss Sarah ]. Wise was born
in West Virginia, February 27
1914. At the age of fourteen she
was converted united with
the M. E. Church and has Since
been faithful memb Der. Was
married to o. IT. Richardson on
July 7, 1864 and to this union
eight children were born, six of
whom are living and we're IN at
tendance at the funeral,
Funeral services were held at
the home of George Richardson
Wednesday conducted by Rev.
S. M. Hunt, of the Meade M. E.
Church and interment was made
in Graceland cemetery.
Her husband. three sons and
three daughters survive.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-23
Ecm The Fowler News

q Mrs. D. M. Mackey of Nye,
Oklahoma, visited her daughter,
Mrs. John Sweet last week.
B. F. Leach shipped two car
loads of fine cattle last Saturday
Z to Kansas City.
The County Superintendent
was in this neigh borhood again
this week.
y AS Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Haynes
and little son, Lloyd, of Norwich,
Kansas, were driving over to
Fowler last Thursday, they met
with what might have. been a
serious accident. When they
we're crossing the railroad at
Minneola the shaft of the auto
dropped down, catching on the
railroad track. The car was
stopped so suddenly that the oc-
cupants we're thrown violently
! forward over the windshield. A
head light of an approaching
! train was seen not far away but
Mr.. Haynes had the presence of
mind to pull his wife and baby
out and push the car off the
I track. When Mr.. Haynes pick
ed up the baby he thought il was
dead but was only asleep and did
enot receive a scratch.
After they arrived home DR.,
Robb was called but no serious
injuries were found. Only a
few scratches were received.
We are glad to know that the
accident did not prove fatal. Mr..
and Mrs. Haynes returned for
8Norwicb, Saturday, accompanied
lby Mr.. Haynes father, who will
visit in Wichita a few days.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-23

Archie Sweet the Grant county
man charged with the murder of
Nellie Byers, will be defended
by Jake l Sheppard of Fort
Scott. Sheppard is the famous
Socialist lawyer and able to take
good care OF his client. II is ex-
pectcd that Sweet will be tried
at the April term of court, but
Sheppard will probably ask for a
change OF venue because of preju
dicey against Sweet in Grant
county.-Pratt Union.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-23

Due to the fact that we have
had no moisture to speak of since
October, a variety of opinions
are on the market regarding the
condition of the wheat. Many
contend that it is yet unharmed
Notwithstanding the long dry
spell, that the ground still con-
talns considerable moisture, and
that a rain now, or a little later
on, will make crop. There
are also those who are convinced
beyond any reasonable doubt
that the crop and the country
have gone to the bow vows. We
are glad those of such an opin.
ion are IN the minority, and it is
our guess that we are going to
have rain, and good crops.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-23
Departed

News of the death of Mrs.
Tom Hotz, at her home in Fow-
ler reached Meade last Sunday.
Mrs. Hotz was farmerly Miss
Grace Young, and with her par
ents resided in Meade several
years ago.
Nellie Grace Young was born
in Florence, Kansas, June Ia,
1884, came 10 Meade with her
parents in 1896. She was unit
ed IN marriage to II. W. Hotz,
June 19, 1900. To this union
ten children we're born. Died at
her home in Fowler. March 10,
1916. She is survived by her
husband and ten children, her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. J.
Young, of Venita, Oklahoma,
and two brothers, Bert and Chas
Young. At the age of twelve
she united with the M. E. church
and remainen a faithful me m Der
until her death. The funeral
was held Monday at the Fowler
Christian church, conducted by
Rev. ]. w. Jones. Interment
was made IN Fowler ce emetery.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-23
The European Was Has a
Bad Effect on Auto Tags

Topeka, March 22-There will
not be many fancy colors on mot
or car tags until the big Europe
an war is over or some American
dye maker discovers how to make
dyes like those made in Ger.
many. J. T. Botkin, secretary
of state, and Curtis Myers, his
motor car license head, have just
purchased the new 1916 tags for
the Kansas motor cars. They
discovered that the war hit the
motor car tag business in two
places. 1t hiked the price of the
steel until the state has to pay
half cent more for the tags than
last year and it also prohibited
the state making much OF a,
change in colors.
The new tags arc black back
ground with white letters and
until the war ends or someone
discovers how to make dyes, the
tags will continue to be com BIZ
nation of these two colors. Here
tofore there has been a com plete-
change of colors IN the tags EACH
year. This was done to prevent
some folk using the old tags
second year. A few got cans of
paint and made the changesany-
way. y
When the contract for the new
tags was let there we're not very
many colors offered, and any
colors except white and black
were offered at much higher
prices than these two. The con-
tractors said that it was impos-
sible toget some colors and other
dyes, suitable for enamel paints
we're very high and there was no
assurance that sufficient colors
could be secured to supply the
Kansas tags. There had been
no change in the price of black
and OF white enamel and there
was an ample supply.
To prevent people painting
over the old tags the state had
monogram of the letters "Kan."
designed and this will be used
this year. 1t is impossible to
change the letters on the tags
and a home made fake tag will be
easily detected. The new tags
will be sold after July 1st.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-23
Another Engine at
Electric Light Plant

Some substantial improve
ments are being made at the
light plant. First, and perhaps
most important of all, is the ad-
dition of a second engine, now
in transient, also a generator.
A new building is being erected
to house same. With this ad-
dition will come day current,
beginning May first, The pat
ronage received will govern the
length of the service.
The new nitrogen street lights
will be installed May first. The
Office will be moved from its
present location to the first door
south of the main entrance to
Phelps theatre.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-23

We have heard a number of
people complaining about the
large amount of waste papers
and boxes which daily collect in
woven wire fences, fence corners
hedges and numerous other
places, Besides being unsightly
in appearance there IS great
danger in case of fire. 1t only
takes a little while to burn such
trash and then you are certain
that it will never again anoy any
one. Try this method of dis
posing of old papers and what
little time you are out on the
transaction will be more than
made up in the Improvement of
it will be to your neighbors s
yards and fences.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-23
Court Notes

The State of Kansss VS.. Chas.
Menefee. Plea of guilty.
Ella M. Francis VS.. Dennis d.
Doty. Dismissed for want of
prosecution.
G. L. Painter VS.. J. B. Amph-
lett. Continued for term.
The Home State Bank VS.. A.
w. Pipnick, ct al. Continued.
Maud A Schumacher VS.. Ben.
jamih F. Roberts, ct al. Judg-
ment for defendants Roberts.
r. L. Sawyer VS.. C. A. Bel
flour, eft al. Confirmation of
sale.
W. w. Scott vs.. David S, Lii
lie, eft al. Confir nation of sale.
r. o. Thornberry VS.. G. r.
Durnil. Dismissed at cost of
plaintiff.
H. M. Harris VS.. Frank H.
Lepel, ct al. Motion for new
trial overruled.
The Meade State Bank VS.. Dav.
id B. Chiles, ct al. Confirmation
of sale.
Louisa Ballard, eft al VS., The
Board of County Com missioners
Meade County, Kansas. Contin
ued.
H. N. Holdeman vs.. G.. H,
Dunn, ct al. Dismissed.
F. E. Walters VS.. G. H. Dunn,
ct al. Dismiss dissolve attach,
ment:
c. E, Garrison, ct al VS.. G. H.
Dunn, ct al Dismiss and dis.
solve.
S. Damia Aker VS.. R. o. Thorn.
berry. Motion sustained in
part.
The Railroad Building Loan &
Savings Association VS.. C. B.
Rhodes, Luther Thompson, ct
al. Continued.
The First National Bank of
Fowler, Kansas VS.. w. ]. Win
kleman. Dismissed.
Viola Hamer Marray VS.. W.
T. Hooper. Dismissed
Henry Brinkman VS.. Elmo A.
Albright. Dismissed with preju-
dice.
L. f. Parsons VS.. The Un.
known President, ct al of the
West Plains Township Company
Decree quoting title.
P. p. Morrison VS.. h p. Glenn
ent, ct al. Decree quieting title.
John II. Burns VS.. Alfred IL.
Burns. Judgment foreclosure.
A. J. Il l.. +. Parsons VS.. g.
b. Curtis. Dismissed.
Steel & Cockins VS.. Board of
County ommissioners, Meade
County, Kansas. Continued.
Horace &. Marshall VS.. Ed
ward G.. Robertson. Decree
quoting title.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-23

We observe some of the hitch
racks have been removed from
Main street, while others yet
remain, Notwithstanding the fact
that the ordinance prohibiting
them has been in force several
days.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-23

See those special films at the
movies every Thursday night
and be convinced that they are
the best ever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-30
SPRING RECITAL

The young pupils of Mrs. Annie Glenn Grove gave a delightful spring recital this afternoon at the studio on Third avenue, the music room being beauti- fully decorated in spring blossoms. snowballs, roses and li1acs being artis- tically employed throughout. Mrs. Grove served a chocolate ice to her guests following the rendition of the programme which was one of the most delightful and enjoyable ever given in this city. The children presented on this occasion were: Miss Eva Neal Por- ter Miss Evelyn Porter, Miss Garnett Leader, Miss Eva Leader, Miss Merriam Meigs, Miss Katherine Harding, Miss Lulu J. Little, Miss Avis Little, Miss Bernice Gray, Miss Margaret Leonard. Miss Evelyn Richbourg, Miss Elizabeth Wood, Miss Mary George Smith, Miss Cadie Dodd, Miss Mabel Massey, Miss Eulah Furr, Miss Marguerite Tysinger, Miss Evelyn Moreland, Miss Pauline Powell. Miss Salra Martin and Miss Elizabeth Martin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-30
BESSIE MFR MAKES. GENEROUS RESPONSE Ladies Sell Buttons to Aid
 Illiteracy Campaign
PRIZES ARE AWARDED
Evangelist McPherson to Make Ad- ~ dress at Grand Theatre-White
 Man Still Unconscious at
 Hospital-General News

Bessemer, April 2s.-- Special. )--From early morning until ' o'clock this even- ing a large number of girls and matrons were on the streets selling buttons, as "Iliteracy Day" was observed in Bes- semer today. The different grades of the Bessemer High school each elected a sponsor and the grade turning in the most money will be given a picnic by the other grades. while their sponsor will be chosen the most popular girl in school and her picture will be placed on the Illiteracy Day buttons. The citi- zens of Bessemer responded generously to this worthy cause and the day was a grand success. Just how much was raised by the school children is not known as yet, as much of the money has not been turned in, but 1t is ex- pected that at least $400 or more has been raised. It is expected that the children of Bessemer raised as much money in comparison to population as the many other cities of Alabama which have taken part in the illiteracy cam paign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-30
the Defense of the Most High. George

the Defense of the Most High" George c. Martini.
 Scripture.
 Piano, violin and flute trio, "Serenade' (Gounod), Mir. Mckenzie, MT. .Naylor and Miss Bennett. Blessing" (Arr. by Mr. Muchmore), Messrs. McGill and Muchmore
 Soprano solo, selected, Mrs. Wayland Jones.
 Male chorus "The Crusaders Depar- ture' CMax Filke, op. 5.
 Mixed chorus, q Will Mention the Lov- ing Kindnesses'. (Sullivan).
 Duet. 'Hark! Hark. My Soup (Shel- ley), Mrs. Darden and Miss Hodges.
 Tenor solo, "In My Fathers House Are Many Mansions" (JewelD, Mr. J. D. Nc. Gill.
 Male chorus, "The Lost Chord"
 Accompanists-Miss Gertrude Wood and MT. J. T. Mckenzie
 Tenors-J. D. McGin, A. c. Cooper. R D. Coffman, J. o. Taylor. M. Thomas w. M. Woodall, F. M. Savage. < Bassos-E. L. Muchmore, Harry l.. Cul yer, Fred E. Moore, w. H. Maxim, E. P Mosely, w. F. Franklin.
 Sopranos-Ms. A. H. Darden, Miss Sarah Hodges, Miss Winnie Savage, Mrs Wayland Jones'
 Altos-Mrs. T. J. Hodges, Miss Harriet Penland, Mrs. Mary Boykin.
 Violin-Miss Bennett
 Flute-Mr. Naylor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-30
ST. ALoYsIUs SCHOOL

Most interesting exercises were held last night at St. Aloysius' Convent school, at which time a number of prizes were awarded to the pupils of both the school and music classes The Rev. Father M. E. Kittrick delivered the closing address in a most impress sive manner, after which he presented prizes to the following: First prize in senior grade, Miss Verna Laird aver age 9S7; first prize in second senior
 Miss Vera Zude, average 97S; second prize in second senior grade, Miss Frances Weller. average 95.9; first prize in third senior class, Miss Agnes Durick. average 94.6; second prize in same grade awarded to Miss Marie Cutcliffe, aver age 93.1; first prize for the junior de- partment awarded to Miss Gertrude Strauss, average 94.5 second prize in same grade, Miss Clara Nettleman. average S9.7; first prize in next grade of juniors. Miss Fanny Schellecci. aver age 94.5; second prize, Miss Mary Dickens ranks next making an average or 87.5. Prizes awarded to Miss L. Schellecci and Miss Narcissa Norwood
 Prizes for vocal were awarded to Miss Agnes Durick and Miss Annie Claire Sullivan, average 945 Prizes also were awarded to Miss Helen Best and Miss Leona Donovan in vocal. A piiAS Aoi pSlleCl IenQeT1nS or scales with an average of 100 was won by Miss Marie Cutcliffe, who lost only one half mark in this test, and Miss Agnes Durick, who lost only five marks. Prizes for two hours daily practice were awarded to Miss Vera Zude, Miss M. l.. Cutcliffe, Miss Louise, Miss Mary and Miss Fannie Schellecci Miss Frances Weller and Miss Gertrude Strauss. Prizes for averaging one and one-half hours daily practice were awarded to Miss Vera Zude Miss M. Dickens, Miss A. Durick and Miss e. Nettlemap. The medals and prizes given on this occasion were the gifts of the Rev. Father M E. Kittrick. Mayor I. A. Lewis, First National bank. Lee Moody, Hagertys and Long and friends of the Sisters Master Clyde smith, Miss Mary Loretta Fowler and Miss Bessie Mae Stevens deserve spe- cial mention, but have not competed for the medals, not having put in the full session. Prizes for punctuality were awarded to Miss Vera Zude, Miss M. l.. Cutcliffe, Miss Gertrude Strauss, Miss Louise, Schellecci, Miss Fannie Schellecci Miss Mary Schellecci and Miss Merle Dickens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-30
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT

The following announcement will be of interest to the many friends of the con tracting parties in this district MT. and Mrs. J. V. Huey announce the engage ment of their daughter Miss Lucy Huey to MT. D. c. Wood, the wedding to take place on June ', at the First Baptist church." Miss Huey was reared in this district, and is a charming young woman as well as very popular. She is grad uate of the Bessemer High school, and for several years has taught in the city schools.
 MT. and Mrs. Lewis Eugene Bruns an- nounce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Lucia Bruns, to Mr. George Rich ard Davies, the wedding to take place May 23, at the First Presbyterian church. The above announcement will be of inter- est in this city, where the contracting parties are well known. Miss Bruins is a young woman of much personal charm. and is very popular in this city, where she was reared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-30
GENERAL, NEWS

The medal offered by the United Daugh- ters of the Confectionery for the best essay written of the Battle of Shilohr has been awarded to Miss Upshaw of Eutaw, who made a grade of 96 while Miss Flor ence Kelly May of Bessemer came sec- ond, making 95. The medal was offered by the Crenshaw Memorial, and there were 42 papers sent in, and Bessemer is very proud that Miss May came out so well. She is the daughter of MT. and Mrs Mrs. w. J. May, and is very popular in this city.
 The regular monthly meeting of the United Charities and Hospital Board will be held Monday afternoon at 8 80 o'clock at the home of the president, Mrs. F. M. Owen, 1916 Fifth avenue. All members are urged to be present.
 The wholesale grocery, grain and pro- duce men have agreed to close at o'clocl, on Saturday afternoons from May l to September 1. This move by the whole sale men is meeting with approval all over the city and the closing of the 12 or more wholesale houses will affect about 75 men, thus giving them a half-holiday once a week. It is expected that the retail merchants will close at 1 oclock one afternoon a week later in the sum- mer, as has been the custom for the past few years.
 At 11:15 o'clock this morning the local fire department answered a call to 2125 Third avenue, where a house occupied by negroes was damaged in the amount of $15 by fire. At 11:20 o'clock another call was answered by truck No. to Fourth avenue and Fourteenth street, where there was a small blaze on the roof of house occupied by J. O. Sinsey This afternoon about 3:90 o'clock a bottle of ether was turned over in the operating room of the Elizabeth Duncan hospital and the fumes ignited from the sterilizer. causing the facing of the door to be torn away. The damage will amount to about s5
 Fred Wilson, the white man who was found unconscious in Fourth alley yester- day morning, continues critically i'll at the Elizabeth Duncan hospital, where he was removed as soon as he was found. He has never regained consciousness and the physicians are at a loss to account for his condition. It is expected that some of his relatives will arrive from Lenoir, N C., tomorrow. Doubts are held out for his recovery.
 The Roberts School Improvement asso. citation will hold an interesting meeting Tuesday afternoon at o'clock at the school, and Mrs. Gardner F. Goodwin. the president, urges every member to be present. Anyone interested in this work is requested to become a member of the association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-30

+,rn;ng to Justice Charles F. Hughes. p,,t will the justice accept-win he re- sign position of life tenure ana or that dignity so necessary to ms eAis'- ence. to accept the command or po- litical troop about to engage Tn pat- tle of exceedingly doubtful issue:
 It is known that he will not. unless the call for his services be unani- nous.
 THE FAVORITE SONS ~ If Roosevelt cannot be nominated, and Hughes continues to insist that his nomination be unanimous or not at all to what 'favorite" son will the republican bosses turn?
 The man selected must be accept able te Roosevelt or Roosevelt will bolt, according to the general impress sion. The colonel has stated that he would support the ticket if the right man be nominated. but has indicated -.-t there is no 'riEht" man snve Aim- self.
 Burton. whom Ohio will present, Is said to be repugnant. Root the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-30
CHURCH NOTICES

The Rev. Lowell c. McPherson of New York will deliver a special address Sun day afternoon at o'clock at the Grand theatre on Nineteenth street. MT. Me- Emerson has been conducting evaneglistic services at the First Christian church for the past two weeks and the people of Bessemer are assured treat in hear ing him Sunday afternoon. The public is invited to be present.
 The Junior Aid society of the First Presbyterian church will meet Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the home of Miss Margaret Douglass on Seventh avenue.
 Special evangelistic services will begin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-30
PERSONALS

Mrs. M. M. Argo of Aclnar is the guest Of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Barrett. on Eighth avenue. -sE
 Hollymeade Chichester of Tuscaloosa is the guest of friends in Bessemer for the weekend x Al
 Miss Helen Conniff of New York is the guest of Miss zelna Lefkovits for the weekend.
 Mrs. c. Mclaughlin has gone to Fay- cute, where she is the guest of relatives
 Ralph Snider is quite ill at his horne or Third avenue with fever.
 Miss Gertrude Burnett left today for Montevallo and Goodwater, where she will be the guest of relatives and friends. MT. and Mrs Lee Moody have returned from Atlanta, where they attended grand opera.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-30
mighty mouthcd clnmor of the rePub- Iican pOnulace.

mighty mouthed clnmor of the repub-. Iican popuIace.
 If the conditions are not met in theirs every detail, essential and non essen- tial, Roosevelt will again, in the opin- ion of capital politicians. lily the coop and make more certain the as- surances of democratic success
 The colonel has played a desperate} game. He joined, first of all. with tho Wall street milionaires in the sFeast of Belshazzar." Then. at the psycho.s logical moment, he disappeared and re.i appeared with a newly" discoveref bird-the little devil" Then. named his cabinet-and in doing s. made violent overtures to Senator Lodge, an erstwhile opponent He nexf personally conducted a hypercritfca9 campaign against the Presidents pol. icies
 And then. not flattered by the meas ure of success acquired. he openly bo- gan campaign--not only in the south but elsewhere-for delegates.
 The prime question is: "Can he stand the disappointment of a second rebuilt at the hands of the republican bosses y;s
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-30

at the Jonesboro Baptist church Sunday ! morning, April 30. and will continue about
 10 days. They will be conducted by the pastor, the Rev. George W. McRae Serv- ices will be held Sunday morning at Il o'clock and every evening at 7:45 o'clock ] Special music will be rendered at each sercice. The public is invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-30
Best Red Flower Pots

Gin. Red Flower Pot, special Sc Yin. Red Flower Pot, special 100 Sin. Red Flower Pot, special 15c Sin. Red Flower Pot, special 200 10-in. Red Flower Pot,
 Speclal .........-.. ...... .Z5c 12-in. Red Flower Pot,
 special 45c