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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-06-21
Y. M. C. A. WAR WORK

The Red Cross society is looking
after the physical interests of the
soldiers while on the battle field and
the Y. M. C. A. is looking after the
interests of their souls. The Red
Cross society takes care of the boys
after they are wounded and while they
are sick, but the Y M C. A. takes
care of them before these things hap
pen. That is about the substance of
the proposition presented to a few cit
liens of this city at the court house
last Friday afternoon by Mr..
Gregg, who was accompanied by Blair
Bassler, of Ellis. They are engaged
in the Y. M. C. A work and it is un-
fortunate that their meeting here
could not have been better advertised
and a larger attendance secured.
However, after Mr.. Gregg had ex-
planned the work and it's needs COM
mittee composed of ]. H. Niesley, S.
J. Straw and F. B. Acre was set to
work and they are now raising money
in this county to help the cause along
President Wilson has asked the
national Y. NJ. C. A. organization to
raise fund of $1,000 900 for the pur-
pose of carrying on the work among
the soldiers while in camp and on the
front. The apportionment of this
fund falling to Kansas is STE, 900 and
to this county is $10o. The most of
this sum has been received and the
rest of it will be ready in short time.
However, if you feel that you can con-
triubte something to the cause just
hand it to either of these gentlemen
as too much money cannot be raised.
There are now about thirty young
men from this county in the service
of Uncle Sam and before very long
there will be many more. Just one
dollar from each family in the county
is a small sum and yet the total
amount would far exceed the sum
asked for. The Red Cross society will
also be asking for money pretty
soon but even two dollars from each
family would be small sum. Every
young man who enters the service
is worth more than a contribution of
even five dollars to the two causes
and that five dollars might be the
means of saving. both. the life and
soul of some young man on the battle
field. The contribution sack for both
of these causes is now open and every
person who has son, brother or rel
ative who is subject to call by Uncle
Sam should contribute literally to the
fund.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-06-21
Sheep and Lambs

Receipts at the sheep barns today
were 5000, market called 25 to SO
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-06-21

w. D. Austin hands US a letter he
recently received from his son, Stan
ley, who is now in training with the
21st Prov Aero Squadron, Co. K.
San Antonio, Texas. He states that
he is now under quarantine regul-
ations on account of mumps. He is
not afflicted but one fellow from his
tent got the, disease and exposed the
others. There is also some sickness
such as measles, scarlet fever and
meningitis among the soldiers. There
are close to seven thousand men in
the San Antonio camp. He says he
saw an aeroplane fall the other day
but no one was hurt and the machine
not much injured He is getting along
in good shape but enjoys getting let
tiers from home and old friends
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-06-21
MARKET REPORT

Kansas City Stock Yards, June 10,
1917. Cattle receipts today were II,
500 head, following $1,000 yesterday,
the market slow but steady on best
grades and 10 lower on others. Hog
supply here today was 14,500, 500
above the early estimates, market
opened to 10 higher but closed with
about half of the avdance lost, top
$15.95. Sheep and lambs received
5000, market strong, some sales
quoted 25 to so higher, top spring
lambs brought $500.
Beef Cattle
Prime beef steers sold at $3.50 on
today's market same as top price in
this class here yesterday, shipped
from Nebraska. Twenty-four cars of
California cattle sold at prices rang
ing from $40 to $12. One train of
good cattle from north Texas sold in
the quarantine division today at $11.15
to $11.9O. Prices in the native yards
were quoted at steady prices on best
grades and slow and lower on heavy
cattle and steady and active on lighter
weights Cows and heifers slow and
unevenly lower, veal calves steady,
top $13.25, others 10 to Is lower.
Stockers and Feeders
Best stockers and feeders sold
steady today, others slow and lower,
prices ranging from $3.50 to 5000,
heavy feeders quotable up to $11.0e.
Hogs
With 14,0o0 hogs on sale here to-
day and the market opened fairly
active with to 10 higher. Best med
iums and heavies sold from $3.50 to
$15.95, bulk of all the sales was
$500 to 1880. Pigs are in good
demand selling from $3.50 to $14.50.
The close of the market was lower
and part of the early advance was
lost.
Sheep and Lambs
Receipts at the sheep barns today
Uaro e 000 marriott ca11od Ok fo 50
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-06-21
STORES TO CLOSE JULY 4TH

Notwithstanding the fact that there
will be big celebration in Wa-Keeney
on July 4th, the business houses have
decided to close their doors for the
day that the clerks and managers
may enjoy the holiday. This closing
includes all but the drug stores, res
taurants and bakery. Those expecting
to visit Wa-Keeney on July 4th should
not come here with the intentions of
pleasure and not of profit.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-06-21
NOTICE

Public notice is hereby given that
will conduct my business on a cash
basis after the first of July next.
Please do not ask for credit. All per-
sons knowing themselves to be in
debted to me are hereby requested to
call and settle their accounts on or
before July 1, 1917. On all accounts
remaining unpaid after said date in
terest will be charged at the rate of
eight per cent per annum.
Adv 17-3t r. I. Pickering.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-06-21

Services as usual at the Baptist
Church Sunday.
A wagon only used few weeks for
sale cheap, Call at Baptist Parsonage.
Adv. 17tf.
For Sale-Two first class red poll
milch cows or two jersey heifers, all
giving milch. j. w. Bingham. Adv.17
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-06-21
ANSWERED THE LAST ROLL
CALL

Stewart L. ShorthiH was born near
away June II, 1917 at Wa-Keeney,
Kansas age II years and days.
He lived in Ohio until 1873 when
he came to Trego county, Kansas,
where he lived the remainder of his
days. On October 8, 1867 he was
married to Mary BAH of Pulaski, Ohio.
To this union was born three children,
boy who died in infancy, Minnie
who died at the age of sixteen years
and Mrs F. B. Walker who survives
him and resides in this city. He is
mourned by a faithful wife, one
daughter, her husband, three grand
children, relatives and host of
friends. Having been an old soldier
he will be missed from their ranks and
mourned by them He was a soldier
in the-100th Ohio regiment and Sar-
bgarent of company C. He was wound
ed in battle and was in Libby prison
six months.
Sixteen weeks ago he was suddenly
taken i'll and was taken to a hospital
in Kansas City for an operation by
his son-in-law, F. B. Walker, who re-
manned with him eight weeks
patiently caring for him and nursing
him until he was able to be brous hit
back to Wa-Keeney and by the loving
care of loved ones he rallied for
awhile and gave hope of recovery.
weeks from the time he was brought
| home from the hospital he passed
away.
Brother Shorthill was converted at
Pulaski, Ohio, in 1865 and joined the
Methodist church where he was a
! faithful and consistent worker in the
| Sabbath School and Church. He was
superintendent of the Sunday School
and class leader of his home church
| However in his new home in Kansas
4 his zeal for the work of his Master
did not abate, but Immediately organ
! lied Sabbath school in the commun-
| ity in which he lived and served as
superintendent of the same until
/ moving to Wa-Keeney. He had a
great love for Sunday School work
and for years he was superintendent
of two schools at the same time, serv-
ing one in the morning and driving
six miles to the other in the afternoon.
1t was glad day for the Wa-Kee-
ney Methodists when brother and
sister Shorthill moved here and enter
ed the work as they put their shoul-
ders to the tasks and felt the weight
of all the burdens of the church. No
member of the church has gladly
sacrificed more in service of heart,
hand and mind than did brother
Shorthill and his place will be hard to
fill He was faithful unto the last,
"henceforth a crown"
The funeral services were conduct
ed from the Methodist church Mon
day afternoon and the body laid to
rest in the Wa-Keeney cemetery.
The Pastor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-06-21
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our many friends
who so kindly assisted US during the
illness and death of our dear one and
for the words of sympathy and beau
tiful flowers.
Mrs s. L. Shorthill
Mr. and Mrs F. B. Walker
and Children.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-06-21

Dora Wilson and Ripple Disney,
farmers from the east side of the
county, were transacting business in
Wa-Keeney Friday.
Miss Hattie Beougher, who taught
in the city schools last term, was
down from GrinnelI between trains
Saturday doing some shopping.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-06-21

E. A. Courtney has a neat way of
keeping his vegetables and berries
fresh and atethe same time advertis-
ing his wares. His show window is in
closed and in it he has arranged .
place to hold 500 pound cake Of
Wa-Keeney manufactured ice. This
keeps the room cool and preserves the
fruit and vegetables.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-06-21

higher, with top native lambs at
$500. Only one shipment of Arizona
sheep here today, lambs selling at
$1710 and the ewes at $8.95.
J. A. Richart,
Market Correspondent.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-06-21

Leo. Myerly went up to Collyer
Thursday afternoon on the jitney to
visit his sister, Mrs. Roy Downie.
He is going from there to Denver and
Colorado Springs on vacation trip.
Leo says there is other attractions
there besides the cool climate.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-06-21

Fresh beef at Bakers. adv
Williston graphic., 1917-10-11
ARMY. CAPTAIN CALLS OFF
HORSE INSPECTION BECAUSE
OF ADVERTISING.

Hundreds of farmers who had come
to Williston last Saturday with sur
plus horses which they had Intended
selling to the government for war use
were greatly disappointed when Cap
tain S. Skaag Of Kansas City, now
stationed at the quartermaster divi-
sion at Fort Keough, refused to in
spect horses here claiming that the
advertising misrepresented matters IN
that it said the horses were to be sold
direct to the government when in fact
they were being gathered up by
Montana company which has large
contract for furnishing horses to
Uncle Sam.
There were several hundred horses
here when the Army men arrived
here Friday afternoon. 1t was only
a short time after that the captain
and his force started to examine the
advance notices and by evening an
nouncement was made that no horses
would be bought under that adver-
tising. -
E. Connor, we'll known here was in
charge of the inspection for the pro-
motors and said that he had simply
Williston graphic., 1917-10-11
NON-C0MS TARRY WITH FAIR RED
CROSS GIRLS AND MISS THE TRAIN

verify any book that may be written
about them and their inhabitants.
Cotton fields, tobacco fields, broom
grass, sugar cane, sorghum, etc., to-
gether with many little kinky-haired
individuals waving, the red, white and
blue and asking, "whea 20 all from ~
We arrived here at camp about We'd
nesday noon and upon leaving the
train We're told by our porter that we
were the cleanest and best bunch of
boys he had travelled with, said state
ment netting him $50 from the 4th
platoon.
We had very pleasant surprise
when we marched into Camp Greene
in the fact that the camp was all con-
structed, water and sewer system
completed and mess halls and other
buildings already built. The only
work for us is to erect our tents and
clear our parade or drill grounds. The
boys who were at the border say this
is paradise beside the camp they
had there.
We have showers and best of all
electric lights in each and every tent.
Our Co. is located about 200 yards
from the central post office and about
the same distance from the Y. n. C..
A. where there are rest, reading and
writing rooms and free picture show
each evening.
About the most welcomed event in
camp is score board to be placed
about 100 yards from our mess hall
recording the world series in base ball.
Each and every man Of the COM
pany has converted his right arm
into an automatic pump handle for
you can imagine the amount Of gold
and silver hat cords to be saluted
among 10000 soldiers. that being the
number said to be here when they
have all arrived
We are three miles from the clean
little city of Charlotte and street
car line is being constructed directly
into camp. At present autos run be-
tween camp and the city, the fare be-
ing Csc each way.
We are allowed TO leave camp from
6 p. m. to 10 p. m.
With your permission | will close
tfT1s issue, at it were, and go farther
into detail in the next. Trusting
every one in our homes and surround
ing country is enjoying health, wealth
and prosperity
W,th love and best wishes we re-
main,
"The Boys"
Per Bugler Corp. l. Putnam
Williston graphic., 1917-10-11
H. S. RANKS HIGH

The 2annual report Of the State In
specto1 of High Schools has recently
been received and shows the Willis
ton Schools as of high rank among
the schools Of the state. In enroll
ment tire high school ties for fifth
rlace with the state Agricultural
School, Of Grafton, being surpassed
in numbers only by the larger towns
of Minot, Bismarck, Grant Forks, and
Fargo, and out numbering Valley
City, jamestown, Devils Lake, Man.
dan. In number of graduates Willis
ton ranks fifth tieine. with Bismarck,
Mlnot and Grafton. Only Grand
Forks, Grafton and Bismarck enroll
ed "a larger number Of nonresident
high school students. Statistics show
anvtfer point of large Importance
the study spirit of the high schuol.
1t is connected with the fact that few
high schools have so good spirit of
good Fellowship :1rd genuine work.
Williston graphic., 1917-10-11
JUDGE FISK HEARS THREE
CASES AGAINST MEN IN JAIL
ALL GUILTY.

Three criminal cases were disposed
of in short order yesterday afternoon
in Judge Frank Fisk's court, the three
men arraigned having been in jail
for some time and signified desire
to plead guilty.
Walter Wilson, a negro arrested at
Minot was given the longest SEN
tence, his offensc consisting of rob-
bing a shack in Williston a few
weeks ago, and taking some property
and money. He went from here to
Minot and was picked up there on
petty charge and returned here Will
son has steadfastly said that he was
not guilty until a few days ago when
he made clean breast of the mat
ter and plead guilty. He was given
ten years in the state penitentiary.
AL Bartlett, held for grand larceny
will spend a year in Jail as result
of spree at Wheeock few months
ago during which he is alleged to
have picked the pockets of friend,
of about $50 Bartlett had been a
model prisoner in Jail for a time but
two weeks ago he made break for
liberty while he was being used as a
Williston graphic., 1917-10-11
MANY FARMERS WERE
DISAPPOINTED HEkE

carried out instructions He was in
clined to thiRk that the captains OBJ
lection was a technical ene but Capt.
Skaag stood rat on the ground that
the government was not fixing prices
and therefore the sale was not direct
to the government. After the sale
had been called off Mr.. Connor got
busy and notified many other owners
who expected to have horses here
Saturday.
With the great number Of horses
in the city County Agent E. W. Hall
made an effort to have the inspection
held under the better farming de-
partment and this was done. How
ever, the U. S. men with the army
captain only put the o. K. on ten ami
mails and as there was not a carload
the entire lot were turned back to
the owners.
Captain Skaag told a Graphic re-
porter before he left here Saturday
night that he was very sorry to dis
commode so many people but he felt
that the fault was not his.
'I believe that the government
wants to get just as much money to
the people as possible" he said "and
for that reason l did not feel justi-
fed in inspecting for a firm of buy
ers. had authority for my action
here from the department at Fort
Keogh."
Williston graphic., 1917-10-11
JOINS ORPHEUM ORCHESTRA

Prof M. E. Rygg is the, new vio-
linist at the Orpheum and with Mr.
Olson at the piano, great music is be
ing rendered. The Ray Pioneer says
of Mr.. Rygg:
Prof. M. e. Rygg who has been 10
Gated in Ray the past year as. leader
Of the band and teaching music, left
yesterday afternoon for Wil1iston and
later expected to go to Can:eda., TO,
settle up some business affairs. He.
will return to Williston to open,
studio and has made arrangements to,
be in Ray about two days of every
week. Last Friday evening Prof
Rygg was the guest of honor at a
farewell dancing party on account OF
his leaving the city to locate at VIII
liston. Early in the evening short:
program was given after the
floor was cleared for dancing and
about 80 couple enjoyed a few hours
dancing at the close Of which a short
social session was held an the people
Dig goodbye to Mr. Rygg wishing him
'uccess in his new field.
Williston graphic., 1917-10-11
TRACY BANGS
TALKS ON WAR
MAKES SPLENDID ADDRESS IN
WILLISTON ARMORY LAST
NIGHT
Tracy R. Bangs of Grand Forks

Tracy R. Bangs Of Grand Forks
one of the premier orators Of the
state was here last night and ad-
dressed an enthusiastic meeting on
war issues. Mr.. Bangs especially
dwelt on the matter of support for
the second liberty loan and his clear
presentation brought home the fact
that it is the duty of every loyal
American to hel p with his money.
Bankers of this section under the
lead of W. S. Davidson of the First
National Bank are taking the issue
for distribution and success in this
vicinity seems assured. county
chairman has" been named for each
county in the district and L. c. Win
gate of the Williams County State
bank is acting in Williams county.
The State Bank of Williston and the
Bank of Williston are giving all pos
sible aid and the banking fraternity
IF Williston has bee nmade a COM
nittee to do all that can be done to
nelp the boys in camp and those who
are fighting "over there"
Williston graphic., 1917-10-11
FOUR MAY DIE FROM
ENGINE BLOWOUT
TWO MEN INSTANTLY KILLED
WHEN ENGINE LETS co AT
WOLF POINT

Wolf Point had it's first serious
terminal accident this morning when
an engine in the yards there let go
with a terrific explosion, killed two
men and tore up right Of way for
some distance when the debris reach
the earth.
There were four men on the engine,
Engineer Pitman and Fireman Schafer
being killed, and student fireman
and the front end brakeman being so
badly injured that it is doubtful If
they will recover.
The entire town was aroused by
the explosion and windows were
broken in houses half mile from
where the big machine let 60. The
engine was completely demolished and
he big boiler went into the air and
lit on the track up side down. lnfor-
nation Of the affair came to the Ora
phic by long distance phone this
and at that time there was
no intimation as to the cause of the
affair.
Williston graphic., 1917-10-11
MINE ENGINEER
KILLED IN FALL
JACK SELZERT, EMPLOYED AT
HUSEBY MINE DROPS INTO
Is FOOT SHAFT
BODY HORRIBLY MANGLED
DEAD BEFORE BOTTOM OF
SHAFT WAS REACHED is THE
OPINION OF CORONER

Jack Selzert, about so years Of age,
was instantly killed Monday evening
when he fell from the top of the tip
pie to the bottom of the shaft IN the
Williston Coal & Ice Company mine,
mile and a half north east OF the
city. .......
The body was horribly mangled in
the long fall, evidently striking
against the sides of the shaft time
and again. Bones were broken In
every part of the body, the head was
crushed and it was the opinion of Dr.
O. E. Distad, who was called at once
in his official capacity that death oc-
Cured before Selzert hit the bottom.
Miners at the bottom heard the
noise caused by the falling man and
at once rushed to the bottom OF the:
shaft where the details of the accf-
dent were at once apparent. Selzert
was picked out from under the CHI
which had fallen with him and was
found to be dead. No one knew of
any trouble in the mine until the
noise in the shaft brought theaminers,
there. Il
AS far as can be found no one saw
Selzert fall but it is believed that he
had just taken car off the tipple
and made misstep which plunged
him to the bottom. The coroners
Jury in the case recommended addi-
tional protection at the top Of the
shaft.
Selzert has been in this part of the
country for several years working at
different kinds Of work here and In
Mckenzie county. He had been .sm-
ployed at the mine only short tiSss-
AS far as can be found he had rela->
tives at Paynesville, Ohio, but teIe--
grams to that point brought no re-.
sponse and interment was given the.
body here yesterday.
Williston graphic., 1917-10-11
QUICK JUSTICE FOR
THREE MEN IN COURT

trusty by Jailor Lauritson. He was
apprehended in less than "a hours at
ter he made his dash and with the
added charge of jailbreaking over
his head he was glad to plead guilty
and start his term.
John O'Brien also got hard jolt
when he pleaded guilty to bringing
liquor into the state, thus breakip5s
the bone dry law of North Dsaoea.
This is the first case under this Iaw
to come before Judge Fisk anal he
handed out Jail sentence Of 80 days
q fine of 5000 and costs in the case
amount of $15. In case O'Brien can
not pay the fine and costs he IS to
serve the time in Jail. O'Brien was
picked up here few weeks ago
when he stepped off the train witt,
" heavy suitcase. Chief Nolan made
the arrest and at that time it was
believed that O'Brien was
7cting for some one here. He said
he came here from Bainville.
Williston graphic., 1917-10-11

the boys will offer very good op-
position to the opposing team. All
effort is being made to clinch matters
with Minot, and Fargo correspon-
dence covering a month has been con-
tinued both by letter and long dis
tance phone and the following towns
have been challenged: Minot, Ken
mare, Grand Forks, Sidney, Culbert-
son. Fairview, Glendive, New Rock
ford, Wolf Point, Velva, Stanley, Ray
and Berthold. It is probable that the
late opening of a few schools hinders
the schedule making.