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State ITistorical Society THE WESTMORELAND RECORDER XXX1 WESTMORELAND, POTTA WATOMIE COUNTY. KANSAS, MARCH 16. 1916 NO 51 ABOUT COURTHOUSE Interesting Items Gathered About County Officers, Courthouse and Surroundings HOW OFFICERS EARN THEIR SALARIES tems of District Court. Probate Court an Happenings of More or Less General Interest COUNTY CLERK AND CO ASSESSOR Statements from the deputy assessors are coming in DOW at a lively rate Each man assessed must be mailed a statement of his assessment and a good many thousand mailing. cards will be sent out just prior to meeting of the county hoard to equalize the assessment.

These carde are prepared as the statemente come in and are placed in pigeon holes according to townships Additions can be made to cards as report come from different townships until all are in. The etatements are entered on the books and tabulated as they come in. COUNTY TREASURER An auto license has been issued to Keutscher of Onaga for a Ford. SHERIFF Sheriff Bert Kersey brought up another Mexican and lodged him in jail. He was working on a rail road gang at Emmett.

A fight took place in the car where the men lodged and this Mexican is charged with eutting another with a knife. PROBATE COURT MATTERS A license to marry was iseued to Calvin Green of Wyoming, aged 29, and Levia Rise of Fostoria, aged 22. This couple was married, yesterday by Judge M. L. Barr.

The bride is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Rise. Judge Barr went to Wamego and 00 the 8th probated the will of Louisa Thayer. J. W. Hall of Caney, Kanaes, wae appointed ecutor.

Mary Morrall Darling and Emma J. Crane were witnesses to the will. On the 10th Judge Barr went to Garrison and probated the will of John Nelson, deceased. J. D.

Siebert was appointed administrator with the will annexed and William Erickson and Johnson were witnesses to the will. The will of Andrew Nudson was also probated the 10th. A Nordstrom and William Erickson were the witnesses. The State Hospital at Topeka has informed the probate court that Frank Unterberger, who was judged insane a short timea go and sent there has died. On the 10th instant Eph Yontz, who had been appointed guardian of Unterberger, made final settlement as guardin and was appointed administrator of the Unterberger estate.

Cornelius Cullivan has made final settlement, Tuesday, as administrator of the estate of Catherine Cullivan and William Honig made final settlement as adminis. trator of the estate of Fredrick Honig. Final hearing will be had and discharge made of these adminisrators. the first named on April 20 and the second on April 15. Baker May Run For State Senator There is a probability that C.

N. Baker of Wamego will enter the race for the republican nomination for state senator. Many people are urging him to do so, He has been in business in Wamego ever since the town started. He is and square. He says what honest thinks and does what he thinks should be done and apparently sumetimes regardless of quences as to the effect that it might have on his personal popularity.

Some people argue that for this very reason he should not be nominated. The Recorder believes that he is the right kind of a man to send from this district to Topeka. He would know just what is going on in the legislature. He would be ready at all times to assist in putting forward those things that he believes to be right and just as ready to prevent the enactment of legislation he believes to be wrong. Mr.

Baker is a broad minded, progressive citizen. He is a safe man to trust on every business and moral proposition. He does not claim to be an orator, but he has no trouble in expressing his ideas clearly and in a way that they cannot be misunderstood. Send Baker to the senate and you would have a man there that would be recognized as one of the most active and effective workers in that body While he is not at all inclined to push himself to the front, it would be hard to imagine C. N.

Baker as bringing up the rear. He is too active in any cause he champions or in any body, of men IN which he is associated for anybody to think that he would be placed in a back seat. The Wainego Reporter of last -week contained a nice writeup regarding his probable candidacy. WESTMOKELAND'S FIRST SALES DAY Last Saturday was a Big Succes; Town Crowded with People; Merchants' Sales Large, Customers Pleased Westmoreland's firet Day," held last Saturday proved to be a big succese. Probably never in the history of the town except on picnic days was there so large a crowd, and apparently all came to trade and to take advantage of the many bargains offered.

People that had done but little trading here paid that they found that goods as priced for every day sales in Westmoreland were surprisingly cheap. The rest room fitted up in the building east of the Pomeroy Bakery, was appreciated and used by a large number of Special credit on account of this feature of the day is due Cree Brothers for furniture; Don Powell for use of room; Miss Alice McKee and Mrs. H. M. Kaump.

for arranging the room and Mrs. Bessie Good, Mrs. John McKimens, Mrs. Warren Anthony and Miss Audley Bateman for attending the room during the day. The public auction with J.

L. Hoover as auctioneer resulted in the sale of some horses, a cow. household goode, farm implements, etc. Good prices were received and all having anything to do with this feature of the day were well pleased. So many people assisted in ing the day a success that individual mention cannot be made to all, but C.

S. Vickburg, who was chairman of the committee on advertising and upon whom more than anyone else the burden of the general direction was placed, did his duties admirably well and contributed largely to the success of the day. Mr. and Mrs. C.

C. Jackson and children and Glenn Huffman, attended the oratorio, Elijah, at K. S. A. College, Monday evening.

Mrs. Jackson says this was a most wonderful musical production. There were four soloists from Chicago, 60 chorus singers from Clay Center, all those taking vocal music at the college, and many noted singers of JEPHTHAH AND HIS DAUGHTER Musical Drama to be Rendered at Pomeroy's Theater Under The Direction of Mrs. Fred T. Warner Jephthah and His Daughter, one of the finest musical dramas, will be given under the direction of Mrs.

Fred I. Warner of Frankfort, at Pomeroy's Theatre, Friday evening, March 24. The entertainment is for the benefit of the M. E. church Much of the best musical talent of Westmoreland have been secured for the rendititon of this musical treat.

The following synopsis will give an idea of what the ment will be like: Introduction (Instrumental) Act 1. Jewish place of assembly in Mizpeh, Jews mourning the oppression of Gilead. No. 1-How Long. oh, how long? Chorus of Jews lamenting the absence of a leader.

ever shall lead the armies of Ierael shall be our ruler." Announcement that Elders had gone for Jephthah. Appearance of the Prophet. No. 2-Bow down to God- -Solo and chorus he can save, and he alone." No. 3-God from heaven come down- (Prayer Chorus) hear thy people's prayer." Messenger approaches camp.

No. 4-Praise the Lordchorus. Noo. 5-Oh, -Prophet. No.

the Lord-(full chorus.) No. 7-He placed the stare in the skies-(full chorus) Eloni and Elders return with Jephthah. No. 8-Hail! All Hail! Jephthah has come home. -(chorus) No.9 Hail! All Hail! (chorus) No.

10-Go thou quickly--solo -Jephthah. (Presentation of sword.) No. 11-All Hail- chorus Act 1-Scene 2 Cump of Jephthah in Mizpeh. Jephthah's vow--Bugles are heard No. 12-I'll give her libertysolo, Jepthah No.

13-On to the battlefield(Soldiers chorus) Tableau-Jephthah's victory. Act 1-Scene 3 A stormy night on the battlefield Eloni's death. No. 14-I will meet you in the morning. Solo and duet- -Eloni and Ada.

Act 2-Scene 1 Maidens upon the mountains awaiting the return of the army. No. 15-Tripping where sunbeams play--chorus of maidens. No. 16-Roll the timbrel's(Solo and chorus of maidens) No.

17-Gilead's Army and chorus of maidens) No. 18-God Reigns-(Chorus of maidens) No. 19-Tripping where sunbeams play of maidens) No. 20 -Quiet the timbrel'8 sound- -(Solo and chorus) No. 21-Have Mercy-(Solo and chorus) No.

22-Great Jehovah, lend thine ear--(full chorue) Act 3-Scene 1 Place of Sacrifice No. 23-Funeral March-(Instrumental) No. 24-Now slowly sinks my setting -(Solo) Tragedy No 25-Grand Finale--We will meet you in the morning-(full chorus) Admission-25 and 35 cents. Reserved seats for sale at Pomeroy's 3429 ADAM SCOTT, PASSES AWAY Death Came Last Thursday. Almost 88 Years of Age.

Funeral Saturday. Sketch of His Life Adam Scott was born at Bunrow farm, Harwich, Scotland, May 28, 1828, and died at his home dear Westmoreland, Kansas, March ADAM SCOTT, Sr. Who Died March 8, 1916 8, 1916, aged 87 years, 9 months and 10 days. He was married to Elizabeth Anderson at Burnfoot farm, Alenater, Scotland, in 1852. They came to America in 1870 and lived together until her death June 28, 1914.

In Scotland they were members of the Presbyterian church, but at the time of their death they were the only living charter members of the Congregaional church at Westmoreland. Mr. Scott lived 42 veare in Scotland and at his late home in Kansas 45 years. He was a strong man, physically, but during the last 20 yeare he has been slowly failing in health. He was confined to his bed during the last six years of his life.

His eyesight failed and he suffered from blindness during the last 3 years of his life. He passed quietly away shortly after sunset on Wednesday, February 28. In his departure this community losese one of ite oldest citizens, and the local church its oldest member. Mr. Scott wa8 the father of twelve children, three daughters and nine SODS, Three daughters and two of the sons preceded him to the spirit land.

Agnes died at Lenora, Kansas, in 1883; Ebeneezer at Westmoreland in 1893; Elizabeth, 1904; David in Denver, August 5, 1911; and Mre. Sybella Cotton died at Wabaunsee, ber 11, 1915. Of the living child. ren, Thomas is practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon; Robert is cashier of the First National Bank of Wamego; Alexander and Adam reside on farms near Westmoreland; William is in the real estate business in St. Louis; Charles is Kansas State Forester, residing in Manhattan; John is Vice-director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment station and a member of the State University faculty at Gainsville, Florida.

Mr. Scott in his active life took a leading part in all community affairs that were calculated for the betterment of the locailty in which he lived. His death removes the oldest inhabitant having his residence in this immediate vicinity. Funeral services were at the late home of the deceased, conducted by Rev. E.

Pierce, assisted by Rev. W. R. Ward, on Friday March 10, at 10 a. m.

Interment was in the Westmoreland cemetery. Obituary Dorothy G. Brill, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Watson. was born in Jefferson county, Ohio, April 1st, 1843 and died February 117, 1916, aged 72 yeare, 10 months and 16 days. She Was married Wm H.

Brill October 24, and to to this union were born seven children, all surviving except the youngest eon. She moved with her parents to Little flocking, Ohio, where she resided until her marriage, when she moved Dear Bartlett, Ohio, where she resided until six years ago, when she decided to live with her children. Her husband died April 8, 1896. Two sons lived with her on the home farm for several years. She came to Kansas and made her home for a time with W.

E. of Westmoreland, and later with a daughter, Mrs. E. McProu1 of Louieville, Kansas. She departed for Ohio last June and has lived with a son, D.

W. Brill of Broadwell Ohio, where she was at the time of her death. She was conscious to the last and knew that the end was not far off, but WaS ready to go. Her work on earth is done, but her memory and influence still lives on. She was a devoted mother and wife and a cheerful home maker.

Her life was an example of industry, economy and honesty. She made friends wherever she went by her cheerful disposition and kind words. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. Dyer of Amesville, Ohio. February 19th, and laid to rest by the side of her husband in the Bartlett cemetery.

Shelis survived by two brothers and six children. The children are, Mre. Katie B. McProud, Louisville, Kansas; Elmer L. and Dorous W.

Brill of Broadwell, Ohio; Mre. Leora L. Elliot of Sharpsburg, Ohio; Geo. H. Brill of Cutler, Ohio; and Wm.

E. Brill of Westmoreland. Kansas. MRS. HERMAN PLESSE DIES SUDDENLY Saturday at tier Home in Wamego, Found Dead in Bed by Her Husband, Heart Failure Supposedly the Cause Mrs.

Herman Please died at her home in Wamego, last Saturday morning. Her husband went to her room about 8 a.m. and found that she was dead. She died with a smile on her face and apparently without a struggle. She had been subject to heart trouble, but it was thought that her condition wae not serious.

It is thought that grief on account of the death of her son, Herman, a year or 80 ago, aggravated the heart trouble and hastened her death. Anna Maria Bergmann was born October 3, 1861, at Leipzig, Saxony, Germany and was at. the time of her death, 54 years, 5 months and eight days old. She married Herman Plesse at Leipzig, March 29, 1880 and came to St. Louie the following year.

A few years later they removed to Wamego locating on a farm two miles west of town, and a little later sold the farm and moved to Wamego where they have lived ever since. To Mr. and Mrs. Plesse were born eleven children, two eons and nine daughters. One boy and two girls died in infancy and Herman died September 25, 1914.

Their surviving daughters are all reeidents of Wamego except one, and are Mrs. Mary Aona Breymeyer, Mrs. Gertrude E. Doyle, Mrs. Charlotte E.

Gilmore of Wesmoreland, Mre, Ella Mary Ruehman and Misses Margaret Dorothy Louise. Lucy Pauline, and Thelma Florence. She is also survived by one brother. Theodore Bergmann of Portland, Oregon, and two sisters, Mrs. Henrietta Sommers of Leipzig, Germany, and Mre.

Pauline Schott of St. Louis, Mo. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church in Wamego and were conducted by Rev.

John Abel of Tecumsch, Nebraska, assisted by Rev. J. M. White and Rev. J.

W. R. Clardy of Wamego. Interment Was in the Wamego cemetery. Political Announcements Advertisements.

For Sheriff For Sheriff The Recorder is authorized to 80- nounce that E. 0. of Pottawatomie Township is a candidate for the nomination of SHERIFF subject to the decision of the Republican primaries. I am a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Pottawatomie County subject to the decision of the Republican primary. I have served several years as deputy sheriff and am well acquainted with the duties of the office.

BRENTON, Westmoreland, Kans 1 am a Sheriff of ject to the primary to candidate for the office 00. Pottawatomie County subdecision of the Democratic: be held August 1, 1916. I. B. PLUMMER Lam a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Pottawatomie County subject to the decision of the Kepublican primary to be held August C.

D. LADNER, Lone Tree Twpa. For Register of Deeds I am a candidate for the office of Register of Deeds subject to the decision of the Republican primary to be held August 1, 1916. HENRY E. MORRIS, Pottawatomie Twp.

I am a candidate for the office off Register of Deeds subject to the decision of the Democratic primary to be held August 1, 1916. BERT KERSEY, Westmoreland, Kane The Recorder is authorized to amnounce that CHARLES A PRESSLAM of Sherman township is a candidate for the office of Register of Deeds subject to the decision of the republican voters at the primary, Auguet. 1, 1916. For Probate Judge. Republican primary to be held Amgust 1, 1916, and shall appreciate any support 1 may get.

J. 1. HOOVER. Westmoreland, Kana I am a candidate for the office of Probate Judge of Pottawatom.ie County subject to the decision of the W. F.

GRUTZMACHER of Westmoreland is a candidate for the office of Probate Judge of Pottawatomie County subject to the decision of the Republican primary to be held August 1, 1916. For County Clerk The Recorder is authorized to nounce J. B. CLAYWELL of Pottowatomie township as a candidate for office of County Clerk subject is the decision of the republican voters at the primary August 1, 1916 For Clerk of District Court The Recorder is authorized. to aDnounce that GEORGE H.

SOMMERE cf Belvue township will be a candidate for Clerk of the District Court of Pottawatomie County subject to the decision of the Republican primary August, 1916. For Commissioner, 2nd District The Recorder is authorized to announce that ANDREW MILLER of Grant township is a candidate for the office of Commissioner of the Second District, subject to the Republicka primary, August 1, For State Senatar The Recorder is authorized to announce Dr. Benjamin Brunner 38 a candidate for the office of State Senator for the 18th District, subject to the decision of the Democrats at the primary, August 1, 1916. I am a candidate for the Republican nomination for State Senator from the 18th Senatorial District, subject to the will of the voters. ad the August, 1916, primaries, CHESTER A.

LEINBACH George Sommers was at Belyne I this week,.