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New Britain herald., 1916-02-19
DISSATISFIED CHURCH
 MEMBERS HOLD FORTH
Peoples Church Members Confer at Home of M. O. Baker and Dis
 cuSS Situation.

Further grievances against the
 Rev. M. S. Anderson and a strong
 determination not to submit to his
 rastorate were voiced at a meeting
 held last night at the home of M. O.
 Baker of Black Rock avenue and att
 tended by representative members of
 the dissatisfied faction of the Peo-
 ples' church. About forty-five were in attendance and Gilbert Linton acted as chairman.
 Various members present spoke of the different phases of Rev. MT. Anderson's administration that was distasteful to them and George Weyh 1 also voiced his opinion and recited number of incidents which he l thought were not favorable to the
 pastor. MT. Weyh, among other | things, is credited with declaring
 that he has noticed for long time l that when any deacon or deaconess 1 has opposed pastor Anderson's views | it has not been long before his place 1 was filled by someone more congen- ial to the pastor. Mir Weyh said he
 is one of that number. Knowing con- Gitions in the church as he does, 1 MT. Weyh is said to have closed his l hSliictI No "Atii ct statement that It | would be advisable for the minister
 to take a walk while the going is good"
 1 l.. H. Taylor, as spokesman for l last nights meeting stated that 1 there was nothing for publication. 1 A prayer service was held in con-
 nection with the business meeting
 and during the evening other dis l Contented parishioners spoke their | minds. All seemed to hold the opin- ion that they would not leave the l church they had helped to build up, | in the hands of the pastor and they 1 would continue in their efforts to get l him to resign. Many sermons by the pastor "knOcking' different members were also deplOred. The annual | meeting was also discussed again and the opinion was prevalent that l if the church has seen fit to accept into membership people not legally l of age and has accepted their money 1 for support they were morally en- 1 titled to a vote and should not have l been disbarred by the pastor. 1 While no definite provision was l made, it is evident that these mem ] hers of the congregation will meet l from time to time to discuss matters l further.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-19

The past record of the New Britain post office is one that will no doubt be looked upon with pride by the citi- zens of this city, particularly those who have felt the effects of the eX- cellent service that has been given for the past year. To attain results that bring forth words of praise heard in all parts of the city is evil dence that there is one thing that is cared out to the letter at the local office-efficiency.
 When the new postmaster was named last May for the place and later entered the office, the inner workings of the service as conducted by Uncle Sam's employees was IS plain to him as the Potomac river But
New Britain herald., 1916-02-19

after being in the office a brief period of time, Postmaster Delaney soon realized that he was surrounded by force of men who were ardent and faithful workers, and in a recent dis cussion with the postmaster, he said: they are second to none in Con- necticut."
 When it is considered that during the course of a day over 50.0 pieces of mailing matter, not including par eel post, is handled, a fair idea may be formed of the efficiency of each man Complaints are rarely heard and the service at the present time is all that can be asked for.
 The general supervision of the clerks is in the capable hands of James B. Grace, superintendent of mails. F. $. Caldwell is assistant su-
New Britain herald., 1916-02-19

when it will be possible for all tarlsm to De chm
  the he familiar with of the
New Britain herald., 1916-02-19
WASHER IS SENT TO
 JAIL FOR 30 DAYS
Clarence Brayne Found Guilty of In- Sulting Mrs. Thomas Ford
 of Kensin9tOn

What should serve as warning for certain class of young men in this city who make a practice of standing along the streets, Ogling and maxim g remarks about young ladies, occurred in police court this morning when l Judge James T. Meskill sent Clarence Brayne to jail for thirty days for such an Offense
 It was alleged that MT. and Mrs. Thomas Ford of Kensin gton were walking up Main street yester- day at 5:3O o'clock, the woman slightly in advance. Brayne pointed to her and remarked to a friend; there goes my lovely little girl Ford overheard the remark and inn
 IT. ediately stopped further comments on Brayne's part by hitting him resOunding slap across the face. 1 Officer J. J. King took both men to headquarters where Brayne was held
 or a breach of the peace charge.
 Mrs. Ford said she had never seen
 Brayne before and did not know why
 he should single her out for his in
 sults
 Brayne denied the allegations, al-
 though he admitted making a remark
 about "my lovely little girl.' He pro-
 tested that the girl in question was a
 different party and one about whom
 he had been talking to friendt of his named Brusho. Asked how it was
 he pointed at Mrs. Ford. Brayne said he did no such thing, but explained that he was simply ficking the ashes from his cigarette and his motion was misunderstood.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-19
RTSSNIS LYCEtM M
 THE ATER

IHEAItLEs
 Sunday Afternoon, February goth, at o'clock in the after nOon,, his subject being
 .!MIETTARISM
 DESTROYED( CD" All peace-loving people arc particularly interested in this question. Many of the nations are at war, and many of the nations threaten to be involved, while the general conditions throughout the world are much disturbed. If the people could avoid wars it would be great blessing to them. Will the
New Britain herald., 1916-02-19
OLIVER w. STEWART COMING.
PrOhibitiOnist Worker Will Lecture
 Tomorrow at Methodist Church.

Hon. Oliver w. Stewart of Chicago, one of the foremost workers in the prohibition party, will deliver an ad- dress tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at Trinity NJ. F. church under the auspicies of the Flying Squadron foundation, an organization ' which has as it's head eX-Governor Hanley Of Indiana. MT. Stewart and Cover nor Hanley worked together in a long campaign which took the flying squadron through every state m the union. MT. Stewart was the only prohibition member of the Illinois
New Britain herald., 1916-02-19
TO HOLD PARENTS DAY.
|ys' Department of Y. M. C. A. to Faow UaPents Work of Institution.

feyretary E. W. Yergin of the Boys spartment of the Y. NJ. c. A. has Pived uriqee plan for demonstrate E the work of his department to the rents of the members Next Tuesday Motf1er and Sonf' social will be held zthe afternoon and evening. A pleas program will be carried out in the Towing order: to 2:30 o'clock re- sotioE, music and social ;2:30 o'clock, &iress of welcome by Gustave Wing president Of the Boys cabinet. A kaber Of boys will tell of the work Ethe department, giving five minute ktches. At o'clock, a gymnasium Eahition will be given. After the ex- bition refreshm will be served. |e program will be repeated in the bning commencing at : o'clock.
 The "Father and Son" banquet will sheld March 10.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-19

perintendent of mails and he also handles the affairs of the postal say ings bank, a department which has prospered rapidly within the past year that the officials in Washington D. c. have commented favorably on it.
 Aside from the daily interest in their work, the boys are putting con- siderable time and efIOrt into making ;'~ransre}n enfs for the state conven- tion of the Post Office Clerks assO- ca ir1 &rt7i~h ronN"nns jn 1hi: city on Memorial Day. Judging from the tentative plans tormulateu to date, the affair will be, some event. and the visiting delegates will leave the city satisfied that when the New Britain post office clerks do a thing, they do it well.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-19
To Lecture Here

Hon. J. F Rutherford, of New York. City, will deliver a lecture at the
New Britain herald., 1916-02-19
To Prevent the Grip.

When you feel a cold coming on stop it by taking LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE and thus keep the system in condition to prevent the / GRIP. There is only one "BROMO QCIN- INE". F.. w GROVES signature on box 25c.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-19

legislature and was elected on the ticket from Chicago.
 The lecture will be free and the public is invited. Miss Vera K. Mul-
New Britain herald., 1916-02-19

lin of Winchester, Ind, accompanies MT. Stewart as a Soloist and will be accompanied in her singing by Miss Iris Robinson
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20
Thompsen Considered

Topeka, Jan. 19-According to
what several prominent demo-
cratic politicians say is inside in
formation, President Wilson has
the name of Senator William H.
Thompson, as one of three whom
he is seriously considering for
the appointment of associate
justice of the United States su-
preme court TO take the place of
the late Jnstice Lamar. Kansas
City papers recently carried an
account OF the possibility OF Sen
ator Thompson's appointment,
and it is asserted that the senior
senator from Kansas has The in
dorsement of a large number of
Kansas lawyers and business
men for the place.
Whether or not Senator Nbomp
son gets the appointment, his
friends are saying that his
chances for the appointment are
good and it is by no means an
impossibility that he may be Civ
en- the place. With Fred Rob-
ertson, United States district at
torney, Senator Thompson is the
senior mem Der Of the law firm of
Thompson & Robertson.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20
A. O. u. w.

The A. o. U. W. lodge has
been doing some revival work in
the wav of getting new members
and on Monday night of this
week initiated a class of four
teen. After the degree work
was finished the members adj
journed to The Owl restaurant
where a banquet was served and
a social time INDUCED in.
DIR. Ralph H. Hertclcr, of New.
ton, Kansas, was present to con-
duct the medical examination,
and A. O. Reside, of Wichita to
conduct the initiation and secret
work.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20
Wichita Invites You

The annual convention of the
Kansas State Live Stock Asso-
citation will be held IN Wichita
February s, 9, and 10 for the
second successive time. An at
tendance of approximately l0,-
600 is expected during the three
day session. Last year more
than 5000 were registered and
the total mum Der at the coming
meeting Is expected to more
than treble the 1915 figures.
The Wichita Live Stock Ex-
change, the Union Stock Yards
Company and the business men
OF the city are working hard to
show the visitors the very best
time of their lives. 1t will prove
to be the biggest and best gath
ering of cattlemen in the history
of the state as we'll as the most
important convention OF the year
for the city.
The very best talent available
has been secured both for the
serious side of the live stock in
dustry and for the entertain
ment OF the visitors. Prominent
men will address the sessions on
such subjects as freight rates,
government regulations, sani-
tation, breeds, and upon every
phase of the industry. The
spacious and beautiful Consis-
tory building will be used for
the sessions and the entertain.
ment will be given in the theatre
OF that building which is one OF
the roomiest and best appointed
in the city. A big troupe OF per-
formers has been secured for
the first two evenings and BAN
quet will close the festivities on
the third. Special attention will
be given to the entertaining of
visiting ladies'. Some of Wichita g
most prominent women are in
charge Of this feature. Every
live stock man in the country is
cordially invited to come to Wich-
ita at that time and bring his
wife, sister, or daughter.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20
Grace Baird Stock Co

The Grace Baird Stock Co.
will visit our city next week,
Monday. Tuesday, and Wednes-
day, January "a, IS. and 20.
Carrying ten people and line of
plays which have never been
shown in this city, feature line
of vaudeville speclalties between
acts, special scenery, and splen-
did orchestra this company will
have no trouble in pleasing our
people. The Grace Baird Co. is
one of the best coming to Meade
this season. They promise bet
ter satisfaction than any other
company coming here barring
none. Seats on sale al Marshall's
Remem Der the dates and buy
your tickets early. Admission
rs, 35, and so cents.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20
Population Increases

During the ten years from
1905 to 1915, the state of Kansas
gained $4,000 in population and
the greatest percentages OF gain
were in the counties of SOUTH
western Kansas. There is
hardly a county in the district
south and west of Ford that has
not at least doubled its popula-
tion during that period, and cases
where 200 and 800 percent were
gained are common.
Morton county gained more
than 500 per cent during the ten
years. In 1905 it was the small
est county in the state IN point
of population, but its enormous
gain in population during the
period put it ahead of four
other counties IN the state. Be-
low is shown the population of
the different counties in this
part of the state in 1915 and ten
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

DIR. w. w. Simpson, who died
very suddenly at his home in
Meade, last Thursday morning,
was we'll known IN this city. He
was one of the pioneers in the
settling of the southwestern
country and one Of the most pop
ular citizens in Meade. impress
sive ceremonies were held al his
late home last Friday morning
and the entire munity paid
honor 70 his memory. D.. Simp.
son was unmarried but had a
deep attachment for children.
While on trip to California last
summer he sent over 1000 post
al cards to the yonng people of
Meade county. The sudden
ness of his death was a great
shock to that com munity. His
brother, DR.. o. H. Simpson, who
left for Meade immediately up-
on receipt of the sad news of his
death, was deeply impressed
with the high regard with which
the deceased was held in his
home town.-Dodge City Kansas
Journal.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

The Grace Baird Stock Com
pany is playing at Convention
Hall this week. 1t is one of the
best stock companies that has
ever visited St. John. Every
mem ber of the company handles
his or her respective part splen-
didly and there is, apparently,
not weak spot. The company
will be here all week, closing
Saturday night, Very good
crowds are enjoying the play
and those who have not
been attending are certainly
missing something good. st.
John News.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

A noticeable change has taken
place in the weather since our
last issue, and for a few davs
some real winter was experience
ed. Tuesday it moderated and
a light fallof snow followed. As
we &c to press tits raining and
the thermometer registers 46
above.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

The box supper and entertain
ment TO have been given at the
Merkle school on January 18th,
and postponed on account of bad
weather, will be given January
28tb. A cordial invitation is ex.
tended by MISS Ola Granger, the
teacher, to everyone.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20
January "a rs and 26--The
Grace Baird Stock Co.

4 new time card which recent
ly went into effect on the Rock
Island does not effect the pas
senger train service at this place.
Since the 18th of this month the
fare has been three
cents per mile. In the state the
fare remains the same, two
cents per mile.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

Mrs. l.. A. Carter has pur-
chased a half interest in The
Owl restaurant from c. =. Daw-
SOD. Some remodeling is being
done and the place put IN first
class shape. Regular meals will
be served, also short orders at
all hours. Make The Owl call.
Up-to-date service and courteous
treatment are assured you. The
News wishes this new firm Sue
cess.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20
Basket Ball

There will be a basket ball
game at the school auditorium
Friday evening, January p, at
which time the LiberalgTls will
meet the Meade girls in what
will no doubt be an exciting
game, The game starts al z:3O.
Admission Is cents. Come out
and help the home girls win.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

Mem bers Of the Christian
church residing in Meade have
organized ard in the future will
have regular services. For the
present they have rented the
Sourbeer hall, and Rev. L. A.
Smith will baEe charge of the
congregation.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

Joe Latcher, who lives ten
miles southeast of Meade, bad
the misfortune to become en-.
tangle in piece of machinery
last Monday while at work on
his farm. and a broken thigh
bone was the result. DR.. Davies
was called, and at present Mr..
Latcbar is resting easy.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

The meetings of the Farm and
Home institute, held in Meade
on Friday and Saturday were
not,so well attended on account
of the bad weather.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

W. F. Casteen and wife re-
turned last week from Kansas
City, where they attended the
Western Vehicle and Implem ent
Dealers Convention.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20
Married

Mr.. George r. Classen and
Miss Agnes ]. Rempel were
united in marriage last Sunday
at the Mennonite church, Bishop
Jacob F. Isaac, officiating.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

Mr.. and Mrs. J. |. Stamper
went TO Wichita Tuesday, where
Mrs. Stamper will receive medi-
cal treatment.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

The news that oil had been
struck at Gate, Oklahoma, reach
ed Meade Wednesday. No par
tlculars have so far been learned.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20
County Buys Lots

In the proceedings OF the Coun-
ty Board, which appear in to-
days News, will be found this
4em: Lucy r. Allen lots II to
"a inc. Blk. ), o. s. $4,000. "
These lots are the remainder
OF the half block IN which the
present court house is located,
and were purchased by the Com
missloners at this time to assure
the County, Of suitable building
site whena new one is needed.
AS Meade advances "a other
lines, the price Of property is al
so advancing. and their purchas-
ing the lots at this time will be q
saving tothe county later on.
The need OF new court house
becomes more urgent each day,
for numerous reasons. At the
present time there is not suf-
ficient room in the vault to store
therecordsy and in the event OF a
fire many would be burned and
the cost of replacing those which
1t would betpossible TO do, would
be enormous, and many could
not be replaced at any cost
W'he present jury room l2x14
in size, IS an unsanitary place in
which to confine twelve men for
any length,of time. 1t has al
ready virtually been condemned
by.the health officer, and has
many times been complained of
by the late Judge Finley.
There is no Judges room and
when be has instructions to
write for a Jury it is necessary
for him to go to a hotel or to
some Office TO do so, where he is
oftendisturbed and interrupted.
There Is no room in which the
witnesses may remain while
waiting to be called and matters
are often delayed while the sher-
if hunts the streets over for a
witness who rs unually waiting
IN some store or elsewhere until
ne is seat for.
The lack of an attorney room
is not a seldom cause for incop-
1enience and loss of time.
The county board is handicap
ed IN no small measure by having
no room in which to hold their
meetings. Under present cor.
ditions they are compelled TO
meet in the Comfy Clerks OF
fee. The room rs too small TO
seat all those who have business
with the Commissioners and for
this reason the work of the
Clerk is at a standstlll while the
Board is in session.
A new court house is not an
idle dreem, neither is 1t an un-
necessary expense to the tax
payers. The condition of the
present building is such that
new one will be an absolute ne
cessity within very short time.
When the issue comes before
the people the question of rais-
ing the money will also come.
Bonds could. be voted, but
dfSect tax seems more practical.
The assessed valuation of the
property of Meade county is
more than ten million dollars.
A building costing between fifty
and sixty thousand would be
ample, and the levy to raise that
amount would de so small that
If would scarcely be noticed.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Smith
and daughter, Dorothy. Of Hal
stead. we're guests at the NJ. +.
parsonage last week.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

A Buick, Model IS, in first
class running order and paint
good. Call or address,
c. H. Burford,
Meade, Kansas.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

Rev. and Mrs. S. NJ. Hunt left
the first of the week for Win
field, Kansas, where Mrs. Hunt
will receive medical treatment.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

DR.. J. B. Amphlett has pur.
chased the dental Office formerly
owned by DR.. w. w. Simpson
deceased. He expects to open
an office at Plains.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

Vaudeville specialties between
each act. The Grace Baird Co.
Phelps theatre next week.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

The recent cold weather has
played havoc with a number of
automobile radiators.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

DR.. J. B. Ampblett left We'd
nesday for Neodesha, where his
brother is seriously iii.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

The moisture which Meade
county is today receiving in the
form Of rain, is going to be worth
millions to the coming wheat
crop. AT this time, Thursday,
there IS heavy fall and indica-
tons are that it will continue for
several hours. Up to this time
the wheat has not suffered.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

Elmer Covalt is recovering
from severe attack of pneu-
monia.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

w. f. Casteen's store is closed
while the yearly invoice is being
taken.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

Get the habit-take in all the
shows next week.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

Miss Mary Weuta, of Fowler,
spent part of this week in
Meade.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

Grace Baird Stock Co. Admis-
sion 25, 35, and so cents.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

]. c. Perry, of Mullenville
was in Meade the first of this
week.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

+. NJ. Davis went to Topeka
Tuesday to attend to some legal
business.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

Frank Wehrle left Wednesday
for Excelsior Springs, Missouri.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

q. L. Clearinghouse went TO
Cimarron last Monday.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

Lucy r Allen lots II to
"a inc. blk, 3 O. S. 1000 90
Canton Bridge Co.
Borchers bridge 1880 IS
H S Kimber boarding
prisoners l97 80
City Drug Store, Fowler
Paris green for co. 115 %
John NUM- view. road 90
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

Dodge City Globe.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-01-20

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