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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-11-27
AUTO CoLLIDEs WITH TRAIN

A Ford automobile may be able to
run its reputation without gasoline
and it may be able to win in almost all
kinds of endurance contests, but it
doesn't stand much of show when
it comes to trying to butt a passenger
train locomotive off the track. This
was demonstrated Monday afternoon
at o'clock when Elmer Cue ran his
Ford into the "jitney", train No. 169,
at the crossing on Franklin street
Mr. Cue had made~a trip to the
southwest part of town and was re-
turning. His little three year-old son
was with him in the auto. There was
a freight train standing on the switch
west of the depot. Seeing this train
and not knowing it was on the siding
and attempting to dodge it, Mr.. Cue
turned east at the Farmers elevator
passing along the south side of the
box cars the unloading switch. The
Jltney was coming in at this time
but as there was car being loaded
at the Hardman elevator and as Mr..
Cue was behind the other cars he
could not see it. He heard the cross
ing bell ring but spposed it was
being rung by the freight train west
of the depot. The train was slowing
down for the station stop and Mr.. Cue
was not driving over ten or fifteen
miles per hour. He turned north to
cross the railroad just as the train
appeared from behind the car at the
elevator. It was too late. He applied
every means possible to stop the auto
and had it practically stopped just as
1T struck against the pilot of the en-
gIne. The auto and it occupants were
tossed into the air, turning the car
end for end and turning it bottom side
up Mr. Cue and son were both caught
under the car, but owing to the fact
that the top had been raised and as
it crushed down slowly they were not
seriously injured. Mr.. Cue was cut
back of the left ear and a bone in the
right arm was broken at the wrist
The child was not injured but very
badly frightened. The engineer stop
ped the train in about three car
lengths Both DIR. Herrick and DR.
Barnett were out of town and as. ser
vices of a physician were necessary
Mrs l. T. Purcell and Mrs. Voss took
the patients to Ellis where they were
examined and treated by DIR. Stoner
thee U. P. surgeon
If there is such a thing, this was q
fortunate accident and Mr. Cue is
thanking his stars that both he and
his little son are alive and able te
least anxious to try it over again
The auto was damaged to the extent
of about one hundred-fifty dollars.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-11-27
ARRESTED FOR STEALING
SADDLE

Sheriff Peter DeBoer left Tuesday
.aight for Miami, Oklahoma, where he
will take charge of Fred Foust who
is wanted in this county a charge
of stealing a saddle in the south part
of the county last summer. Foust had
been apprehended and placed under
arrest by the sheriff of his county in
Oklahoma who had notified the sher-
if here that he was being held. A
message was sent to Miami asking if
Foust would come back to Wa-Kee-
ney without requisition papers. A
message was received which stated
that he would come. Deputy Sheriff
Fox went down to Miami and had
things fixed up and was ready to
start home with the prisoner when
Fousts's lawyer found out that the
requisition papers had not been Sc
cured and blocked the proceedings. A
further investigation on the part of
Mr.. Fox revealed the fact that word
ssnot'' had been left out of the mes
sage which the Oklahoma sheriff had
sent him He came home without his
man, but Sheriff DeBoer is loaded with
all needed papers and is confident of
bringing Foust back with him. In the
/ meantime Mr.. Fox has filled out an
itemized bill against the Western
Union Telegraph Co., and it will be
required to refund the expenses of
the useless trip to Oklahoma--Wor1d
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-11-27
GENERAL REPORT OF THE
CITY SCHOOLS

The following is the report of the
Wa-Keeney City Schools for the third
month.
Number enrolled-Boys 121; girls
90, total 213.
Average Daily Attendance-Boys
113 81; girls, $500; total 1889.
Percent of Attendance 81
girls 93, total 90.
Cases of taridness-41.
Number neither absent nor tardy
-126.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-11-27
SOUTH TREGO

Well, here is South Trego on the
list again.
DR.. Herrick was called to Frank
Benisch's Monday night.
Miss Frieda Finkbeiner ate Sunday
dinner at John Wiedman's.
There will be big dance at A. r.
McKinley's new barn Friday night.
Joseph Ptacheck, sr. of Ellis, is
husking corn for Frank Benisch-
John Lohman sr-, of Russell, is
here hauling his share of wheat to
market.
Mr.. and Mrs w. B. Cypher left last
week for Kit Carson to visit with
their children.
Miss Herminie Ptachek, of Ellis, is
caring for her sister, Mrs. F. Benisch,
who is sick.
We are having quite change in
the weather from Monday, rather
fresh around the corners
Mrs Herman Heitman left for In
dependence, Kansas, Saturday to be
| with her sister, who is sick
| Mrs. Louis Honomich1 jr., of Viii
son, spent few days with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Fo1kers and
family.
4 Mrs. John Wiedeman and babe re-
turned from Russell after several
weeks stay with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs jacob Blehm-
Mr.. and Mrs. Harm Schneider, of
Wa-Keeney, spent Sunday on their
farm visiting with Mr. and Mrs.
| Willie Schneider and family
The entertainment and box social in
| district % given by Miss lone Kraus
and her pupils was greatly attended
and the proceeds netted $5O-25.
Mr. and Mrs. James Benisch re-
turned from Medford, Okla, last Fri
day evening after a two weeks visit
with relatives They report fire trip
Mr. and Mrs Jas. Benisch enter
tanned at dinner last Sunday Mr. and
Mrs Chas- FoIkers and son, Herman,
and daughters, Miss Doris and Mrs
Louis Honomich1 jr-, of Wilson and
Mr. Louis Honomich1 sr., and son,
Fred, and daughter, Miss Matilda
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-11-27
MODERN WOODEN NOTICE

Election of officers will be held at
the A. O. u w. hall on December z.
All members are requested to be pres
ent at this election and other business
of Importance to attend to-
H. E. Tripp, Clerk No. 1851.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-11-27

Mr.. and Mrs. C. p. Shu1er, of Ster-
ling, Kansas, are visiting with Mr.
and Mrs p. p Shuler in the north
part of town The two Shulers are
cousins C. p. Shuler is also a brother
of w p. Shuler an early day residents:
Of this city
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-11-27

See Mary Pickford in Daddy Long
legs at Garden Theatre, Monday,
December 1st- Two shows 7:15 and
9 900 D. m. Adv. It.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-28
STATE GAINS 1O,985
 SCHOOL CHILDREN

There was a gain of 10,9S5 in the
 school population of Connecticut in 191 Sas compared with the preceding
 year, according to figures just given out for publication. New Haven led
 among the cities with a gain of 1862. Waterbury came second with 1,167, Hartford third with 1,055 and Bridge
 port fourth with S92 All four being intuition cities, the comparisons may be founidI interesting. Every county showed a gain, New Haven county elading with 3,750, Hartford county coming second with 3,217, Fairfield county third with 2,327 and New Lon don county fourth with 94S. The emu meration for the state was 325, ,664 in 1918 and 314,679 the year before. The ration of the whole population to that of school age in 1910 was as 4 4S5 Is to l. If this ratio still obtains the population of the state in Septem- Der, 1918, was 1, ,460603, an increase of 49,2 ,268 over September, 1917.
 If this estimate is reasonably cor
 rect the population in 1920, when the next census comes, will be l, 300, 900 in round numbers. The population of | the state in 1910 was 1,114, ,T56. In 1920
 there will have been a gain of 400, 900 l for the decade. This wouDll indicate
 that the state is growing more rapidly
 than ever before in it's history. In the decade from 1900 to 1910 the gain was
 about 206, 600 and in the previous dec ade 1S2, 600.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-28
DEMOCRATS OF 9TH
 HAVE, NEW CLUB

The Ninth District Democratic Club had it's opening meeting Friday night. Temporary club rooms have been secured at 1902 East Main St. About sixty names were annexed to the charter list and before the next meeting which will be held Thurs day evening 1t is expected that about 25O will have applied for member ship.
 Committees were appointed to se- cure permanent quarters, draw up the bylaws and take the necessary steps to have the club incorporated. The club is the outcome of the earn est endeavor of the young Democrats of the district to place the Ninth Until the last few years the younger Democrats did not take any active part in the elections, but what was formerly Republican stronghold is now chased as a doubtful district due to the cooperation between the young Democrats and the older Dem ocrats who controlled the district in former years.
 By organizing the club at this time the district will be thoroughly can yassed and with a young man as their candidate a strong effort will be made to send a Democratic alder man to the Common Council iron the Ninth
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-28
Behind THE F00tIights
LYRIC

There is not a dull line in the en- tire presentation of that cleverly written story Ut Pays to Advertise" :" which entertained New York audi ences for more than two years on Broadway, and is now at the Lyric. The characters in the play have parts that require quick thinking, quick acting, and rapid talking, and the Poi players last night showed that they are capable of doing all three. It is a play that keeps an au- dience wondering what will be the next novel situation and one climax follows another throughout the play. Jack McGrath, as the son of veal thy soap manufacturer, who has lit tie faith in his ability as business man, gives presentation of the rich young man who is satisfied to live his life on the accumulation of the fam fly wealth. Alice, as his fathers sec retary, urges him to make a man of himself, and go to work, but he can- not see why. Along comes Clay Clem- ent, the dashing press agent type, with a pack of brilliant ideas, and a firm believer in advertising. The two young men decide to go into the soap business and by way of a great adver- Using campaign expect to grip the country with their new soap.
 May B. Hurst comes as Comtesse de Beaurin and speaks French, with a full understanding of English, which she does not disclose for reasons ot her own. Walter Marshall, as Ellery Clark, a model son with feminine habits does his part justice and brings rOars of laughter.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-28
PLAZA

The show presented at the Plaza Nheatre the first three days of the week is decidedly good. The feature picture, "I'll Say So" starring George Walsh, is in five reels and every foot S jammed full of action. George is | regular Doug Fairbanks when it comes to jumping and running and he also has what might be called the Fairbanks smile. There is not a dull moment in the comedy drama and there arc laughs aplenty.
 The vaudeville show is headed by Calvin, Wilson and Calvin. They pre- sent their original comedy entitled The New Bremen" The two girls in the act sing and dance well, while the sEDG of the male member of the act 1S pat over in Q p,=asing r1anuer. Billy Elliott, styled "A Corizer in Cork,' is a second Al Jolson when it comes to making people laugh. His comedy is original and he has a fine voice. Francis and Love, called "The Australian Duo," present their act which is full of class from start to finish. Chauncey and Kathleen Jes- son in smart songs and Gances were handicapped by having to open the show but they overrued the disad- vantages by singing and dancing their was in the spirits of the audience The Official United States War Re view contained a number of scenes with the boys over there taken by the staff cameramen of the A. F. F. while the Gaumont News was full Ot interesting topics of the day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-28
A AMBITl ION
 PILL 5 For Nervous People

The great nerve tonic-the famous Wendeus Ambition Pills-that will put vigor, vim and vitality into nerv- ous tired ou., all in, Respondent peo- pie in few days in many instances.
 Anyone can buy a box for only 50 cents, and J. D. Hartigan and Hindle Pharmacy are authorized by the mak- CT to refund he purchase price if anyone is dlss rIsfed with the first box purchased.
 Thousands praise them for general debility, nervous prostration, mental depression and uastrung nerves caus- ed by over-indulgeuCe in alcohol, to- bacco, or overworli of any kind.
 For any afflicuon of the nervous system Wendelrs Ambition Pills are unsurpassed, whIe for hysteria. trembling and neu. aIsia they are sim ply splendid Fifty cents at J. D. Hartigan's and Hin1le Pharmacy and dealers everywhere--Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-28
DIAZ'S ADHERENT
 GABAY CAPTURED

Mexico City, Mexico, Jan. 20-The War Department has announced that troops commanded by General Candi- do Aguilar, formerly minister of foreign relations, operating in the state of Vera Cruz, have captured the headquarters of Felix Diaz and his chief adherent. Pedro Gabay, whcih> were located on the Garrizal mountains. In addition to stores of dynamite. the archives of the rebels were captured. These are said to contain documents involving in the Diaz movement well-known Mexican citizens and foreigners.
 Recently a number of Spaniards were deported from Vera Cruz on a charge of assisting the Diaz adher- ents.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-28
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Us fellows was playing ball erround by Snits meat store, being bashits or things outside, and all of a suddin the ball went crookid and hooked over a baskit of grapes and then bountced behind some baskits of potatoes, and MT. Shit came running out with a fearse Impression, and us fellows ran like enything. And we went erround and sat on my frunt steps wishing we had the ball, Puts Simkins saying, How about if one of us disguised theirself so Mr Smit wouldent reck onize him and went erround and started to leen over the potatoes as
 if he was trying to see if they was good enuff to buy and then all of a suddin reetched down and got the ball.
 G, let sam Cross take off his glasses and do it, MT. Smit never saw him without his glasses, I sed. Wich all | the fellows thawt it was a grate ideer, Skinny Martin saying. Go ahed, Sam, you're as disguised as enything without your glasses, and Leroy Shooster saying, Go ahed, Sam, C. wizz. I wouldent hardly know you myself if you came up to me all of a suddin with your glasses off and asked me who you was.
 An'1l Sam took off his glasses to leeve the fellows see if he looked hutch diffrent, wich we all sed he did, so Sam left Puds Simkins hold his glasses and went erround to try it, us fellows all going down with him as far as the corner and peeking er- round to see how it worked, and Sam
 wawked rite up to the potatoes and
 leening away over them as if he was going to find out if they was eny good | by smelling them, and MT. Smit ran
 out of the store and made a kick at him, Sam making a good target on
 account of stopping over, and he
 Jumped jest in time to pervent a fearse collision and came running back like the dickins, saying, Hay I thawt you fellows sed he wouldent reckingize me, you fellows are all rite, you are. Meening we wasent
 and Leroy tShooster sed, He must of
 saw you with your glasses off before that's the reason.
 And we got up a game of prizzners base.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-28
EMPIRE

Despite that Gloria Swanson has appeared in numerous motion pie lures before joining the Famous Players-Lasky organization, the fact remains that she is a virtual discov- cry, and in Don't Change Your Illus band" Cecil E. DeMille's new Art craft picture which will be shown at the Empire Theatre today, she eX- hibts a screen beauty, a charm, grace and talent that is almost a rarity in the ranks of FilmdOm.
 She fitted the part like a glove. Her ability to wear striking Oriental gowns, her daintiness which has something of the exquisite about it. the strange expression in her eyes that seems to reflect something of which the poets sing in their North ern sagas, a hint of her Scandinavian ancestry-made her a perfect type for the romantic young wife who finds that after all her prosaic hus- band is best.
 Tomorrow: Mary PiCkford in 'Fhe Dawn of a Tomorrow" and latest episode of "The Lure of the Cir cus."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-28
11,66O LETTERS
 OF COMPLAINT

Washington, Jan. 2S-Letters of complaint, suggestion or commenda- tion as to railroad service received Ipy the bureau for suggestions and complaints of the railroad adminis- rauon during it's first sixteen weeks of existence, or up to December q, numbered 11,660. Classification of the letters, the bureau announced to- day, shows that those commenting employees for courtesy and loyalty ex- ceed the complaints of discourtesv | by nearly two to one
 Tn not a few cases we have been able to adopt the suggestions made" ." the bureau said. "and the complaints and recommendations received have enabled us to correct dis-service of dlscourtesy and recognize merit with promptitude hitherto impossible"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-28
K, OF C. BALL
 ON MARCH 5

The Knights of Columbus tenth an nual ball Is to take place on Monday night, March 8, at the Stratfleld ball room. It will be one of the largest pre-lenten social affairs in the city and the committee in charge Of ar engagements are elaboratng plans to make 1t 8 great success. At midnight there will be a supper served in the dining hall of the hotel and dancing will prevail until o'clock Tuesday morning.
 Edward H.Dillon was elected chair man of the floor committee at a meet
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-28
PARK
(RevieW-.)

(ReVieW.)
 Mis- Nellie of N Orleans" was the title of the three-aCt vehicle which played to a large audience at the Park theater last night. The action of the play centers about a lady of rather indeterminate age, whose past has J been under a cloud. The man in the case has lived for 20 years with but one thought in mind---revenge upon the lady. After this long wait, the opportunity comes to him when his son decides to marry the lady's niece. This complication leajs to others which terminate in q counter plot of the lady to marry the son of her en- cmy, who is young enough, of course, to rbe her own son.
 Mrs. F'iske was as gay and coQuet- ttsh as ever and played Aunt Nelly with a vivacity and charm that would be hard to excel, The work of Ham, ilton Revelle. of "movie' fame, de- serves especial mention. Into the part of the high strung, excitable South erner he put much strength and power that was real art. George Rem evant, as Felix" the youth of vari- ously placed affections, was good, and Irene Haisman, as 'Delphine," the first object of "Felix's" young love, would perhaps have been better if she had acted less.
 The rest of the cast was excellent their support being given smoothly an5l without effort.
 New Orleans French and Southern dialect made a consummation devout- ly to be wished, which difficulty, cou- pied with the poor carrying voices of every member of the cast, detracted decidedly from the pleasing effort the play might otherwise have produced
 The same stage setting was used throughout the three acts. This was fOrgivable, however, for it was a very lonely garden scene typical of a southern home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-28
EXPECT NEW
 YORK TO RATIFY

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 2S-The fight over ratification of the Federal pro- hibition amendment, which was won by the Drys in the assembly last week, shifted to the Senate today. The completion of ratification by the New York legislature either today or tomorrow was predicted by the rati- fication forces and even conceded by their opponents.
 The adoption of the ratification resolutin by the Senate was virtually assured as a result of the action early today of the Republican senators who after a long executive session which began last evening, voted 25 to to make ratification a party measure.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-28
GROWN PRINCE SERVES TEA.

Paris, Monday. Jan. 27-Prince Feisal, crown prince of the kingdom of Hedjas, served tea this afternoon to a number of American Journalists. He spoke of the justice of Arabia s claims before the Peace Congress and showed on a map the extent of the boundaries of the proposed Arab confederation, which, he said, should include Syria, Mesopotamia and Pal estine.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-28
SOCIALS AT ELKS' CLUB.

The entertaining committee of the Elks' club make the announcement that starting tomorrow there will be a social every night at the club rooms, 360 State street. Music for the danc- ing will be furnished by an orchestra of the club. The committee in charge follows: Charles R. Hutchinson, John Mclaughlin, and Henry Mayer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-28
FINISH ARGUMENTS
 IN DEBS CASE.

Washington, Jan. 2S-Arguments were concluded with Supreme Court today in the case of Eugene V. Debs, Socialist leader, who is seeking to have reversed Federal court decrees finding him guilty of violating the es- pionage act. The closing address was made by John Lord O'Brian. special assistant to the attorney gen eral The case was taken under ad- visement and no indication was given when a decision could be expected.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-28
LOCAL BAKER BANKRUPT,

Stanley E. Kolwicz, a baker in Bridgeport, filed a petition in bank ruptcy in the United States Court yesterday in Hartford. He made cath he did not have the money to pay the filing fee. He has liabilities of S3,13963, all unsecured. His assets are listed as follows: Stock in trade. $1.492; three horses, $500; wagons, $200; debts due on open account. s35O.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-28
.AIRPLANE HUNTS
 MISDEMEANOR

Trenton, N. J., Jan. 2S-Shooting of ducks or any wild fowl from air planes would be made misdemeanor in New Jersey if a bill prepared by the State Fish and Game Commission is enacted into law. R. E. Ward, a member of the club, announced to- day that such a bill would be sub mitted to the legislature soon. He declared that during the last season persons in airplanes operating along The coast so frequently chased wild fowl that hunters of the state could not get near enough to the frightened birds to kill them.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-28
CITY SAVINGS LEADS.

The City Savings Bank passed it's thirteenth million mark in deposits for the year yesterday. This places the local institution as the leader among all other banks in the city and sixth in the state of Connecticut. At the close of business yesterday, the deposit total was shown to be $13,~ O1S,59927. This is the first time any savings bank in the county has reach ed that figure.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-28

Why go limping around with ach- ing. puffed-up feet-feet so tired, chafed. sore and swollen you can hardly get your shoes on or off? Why don't you get d 25 cent box of ''Tiz" from the drug store now and gladden. your tortured feet?
 "Tiz" makes your feet glow with comfort; takes down swellings and draws the soreness and misery right out of feet that Chafe, smart and burn. "Tiz" instantly stops pain in corns, callouses and bunions. ''Tiz" is glorious for tired. aching. sore feet. No more shoe tightness-no more foot troubles.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-28
CHURCH ENTERTAINMENT

This evening there is to be an en- JoEaple entertainment at the Church or the Nativity in North Bridgeport Tor members and friends. The nro- ceeds are to be devoted to the pur- ichase Of hymn books and coal, It will start at o'clock.