Ellinwood Leader from Ellinwood, Kansas • 1

ELLINWOOD LEADER, VOLUME XIV. ELLINWOOD, BARTON COUNTY. KANSAS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 1908. NUMBER 47 Dank of Ellinwood depositors are LOCAL HAPPENINGS Sterling Muslin Underwear Speciai II II II ii Dllimioori'N TnK d) 'Hri! itm a fowof the iihrlmuuWt nonU Tlmt cvir bkittml ir." The failure of the Bank of Ellinwood last week, was followed by a series of sensational that threw this usually quiet and orderly community, into the throes of the wildest excitement, consternation, misery and chagriu. Following the closiug of the institution on Monday afternoon, by Deputy Bank Examiner, W.

T. Watson, the cashier, W. Leo Boekemohle, was placed under arrest Tuesday afternoon, for having on December 5, made false statements under oath concerning the condition of the in that in the assets at that time, were two notes purporting to be genuine, one for $3,500 signed by Mat Dick and Mary Dick, and one for by Stephan when in fact these notes had already been liquidated and were not a part of the assets of the bank. The accused was taken to Gjeat Bend Tuesday evening and released' on bond pending a preliminary hearing which was to have been held Saturday. A further examination of the bank's affairs disclosed a number of other irregularities, and the further the examiner delved into matters, the worse conditions became.

Not only in matters concerning the bauk were things found to be wrong, but the cashier, who had been trust ill I sm mi THIS WEEK ONLY a ii 13 LU a ii 13 LU a ii ti ii sale our entire new of Sterling Muslin prices that will buyer in this line. are of the very best made fuller than any fo fc32 will place on spring line underwear LU 0 surely interest every Sterling undermuslins workmanship, and are other brand. Remember our line and every garment goes at is absolutely new- C3S at special price this liSy week only. Come in and see our display if you care to buy or not, but we know we can interest I you if you do come. ml i requested to bring their pass books to the receiverat theearliest possible moment, in order that name may be balanced at once.

Mangclsdorf Dros. Co have just received some of the best work shoes they ever had in their store; they have more styles to show, too, than they ever did lefore. Teachers from this locality should make an effort to attend the association at Hoisington on the 1st of February. The state superintendent will be present both afternoon and evening. For Snle1 own sections to 11, North Putnam township, nine miles from Ellinwood and six from Raymond.

Will sell in small tracts. Submit offer. Arthur E. Taylor, Great Rend, Kansas. Yesterday was Kansas Day, the thirty-seventh anniversary of the admission of Kansas to the union.

It was also McKinley day, and carnation day, that flower having been our martyred president's favorite. Someone broke down a fine maple tree in front of B. Miller's residence in the south part of town. Mr. Miller says that if the boy who did it will come and tell his name, he will make the lad a present of $2.00.

The next attraction at the opera house will be the Irma Opera presenting that excellent musical farce, "A Slave for a Day," Thursday 'night, February 0. Prices 23 arid 30c. Reserve your seats early. You are earnestly invited to attend the series of meetings at the Presby terian church, every night next week and until further notice. They will be conducted by Rev.

Parks of Hut- chinsou, and Rev. Mojer of Alden. The following persons received teacher's certificates at the examination held on the 24 th and 23th of the month: Fred Dahn, George V. Owen, Alice Ulsh, James C. Wim- mer, Ona Winimer, Pearl Cooney and Linnie(DeLap.

A tire at Spearville last week de stroyed business block. Joe Wil- berding. a former tailor here, is said to have lost about $130 worth of goods. We are glad to note that the business of ourold friend Joe Habiger escaped the flames. The Baptist Ladies Sewing Society mt witii Mrs.

i. aionn xnursauy afternoon, Jan. 23. The afternoon was spent in a most enjoyable manner and an elegant luncheon was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be with Mrs.

Theo. Iten iliursday ceo. lyof. The new phones for the automatic switchboard at the Ellinwood tele phone exchange areabout all in, and now the sucscribers do not have to ring up and "ring off" when they use the We will have more to say next week about this up to date improvement. Rev.

Moyer of Alden, will preach at the Presbyterian church here next Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. All are cordially invited. Following there will be a series of meetings nightly, at this church, conducted by Rev. Parks of Hutchinson, and Rev Moyer. Come out and attend these meetings.

Saturday, February 1, is thelast day to secure the Leader at the old rate of $1.00 per year. All subscribers who wish to renew, or new oneH, will be accepted at the dollar rate up to Saturday night, but after that time, the rate will be strictly $1.50 per year, and reckoned from January 1, 1908. Don't delay. You can make big interest on your money, by renewing your subscription a once. Do it now.

Try tin new Hunt; citfar. it? for the Ellinwood India Linons ut special prices this week Ht the Cyclone. Ladies KDi-iiur shirt waists ut sale price thin week at the Cyclone. Mnalin underwear sale at the Cyclone this week. Don't wins it.

Have your o1l mirror resilvered It. Perx, Uoom 7, Rader, Block, ltp Muslin underwear for less than reg ular price at the Cyclone this week Some of the laces in the sale at Matigelsdorl's are priced nt less than half. Renew your leader subscription before February I and save fifty cents. Sterlimr brand muslin underwear on sale this week at the Cyclone. Don't miss it.

Muslins, sheetings, cambrics, pil low tubinsr. in the sale at Mangelsdorf's. The new styles in Oxfords for women are now on the way from the factory to Mangelsdorf's. Over 230 shirt waists to pick from this week at the Cyclone special prices. This week only.

The Ellinwood dancing -elubgave an enjoyable hop last night, which was free to club members. How is your subscription to the Leadek? Get in on the Dollar rate hv renewing before next Saturday night. "A Slave for a Day," bythelrrua Opera Company, at the opera next. Thursday nh'ht. Feb.

0. Don't miss this musical treat. The lot of embroideries at Mangelsdorf's that is now on sale, eoutains munv of the finer Swisses, as well as the heavier cheap qualities. The Great Uend Green House supply nil kinds of choice cut flowers in mason Ht reasonable prices, for parties, weddings or funerals. tf For Sale One 100 egg.ineubator ami brooder, both in good shape, also go-cart.

Must le sold soon. Inquire at Edwards Fair. 'Saturday is the last day of the White Sale at Mangelsdorf's. Don't overlook the many bargains. See the circular they mailed out.

Get in on the Leaden while the rate is still One Dollar. After next Saturday, Feb. 1 the rate will be strictly $100 per year to all. Towels in cotton and in linen are very much reduced during the sale at Mangelsdorf's. You should 'day in" a six months' supply now.

R. C.SpeirB has accepted a position at Jutting's City Drug Store. I will seem natural to see Roscoe's smiling face at the old stand once more. The Texas Ranger was greeted by a large audience last Tuesday night. The play was exciting throughout, and was staged in a first claws manner.

If the ground hog set's his shadow Sunday we will have six weeks more of winter weather providing, of course, that we don't have an enrly epring. "A Slave for a Day," an excellent musicwl farce by a competent company, at the opera house nextThurs--diy night, February 0 It will pay you to see this show. For Sale All of sections 8 and 11, North Putnam township, nine miles southeast of Ellinwood. Good grass land. Will sell in half section lots if desired.

Submit offers Arthur Ej Tavlor, Great Rend. ELUNWOQDMNS.JI Waists during this ii ii ri 61 was ntc send for, neither was he permitted to "help out." Mr. Moni had all the assistance he required at borne, and did not need to send to Lyons or a nywhereelse for musicians. The Hem from the Democrat was 'hot air." pureandsimple, and crept into the Leaden, inadvertantly. The legislature has passed a state; wide primary bill, providing for primaries in August to nominate the candidates of all parties, state, congressional, county and township.

A convention 1 provided this year to elect delegates to the national convention, but in future these delegates will be elected bv primarv. The legislature is also working on a bank deposit guarantee bill, which will doubtless be passed. The special session will adjourn on Saturday, having accomplished the things for' which it was called together. The Canon City Record of January 1G contains a two-column write up of the Lit tell coal mining project near that city, in which many Ellinwood people are interec-t ed. The coal shaft, which is in three compartments, is the deepest shaft in the state, tnd when the mine is put in operation, will be one of the biggest and best coal mines in Col--" orado.

Work has progressed on the shaft for about two years, and the workers are now within tw it -eight feet of as fine a vein of soft coal as there is in the world. Beneath the first vein are two more eplended strata of coal, which assures a producing mine for generations to come. The Ellinwood investors are certainly in right on this proposition. a.nd their investments will bring in a steady and profitable iroeome for indefinite number of rears. WW Mil i''l .1 i i ill ed with moneys, notes, of indi viduals had diverted the money to his own uses and uypothicated the se curities.

There is no need to partic ularize. are about as bad as they could be, and everything tends to show that the bank has been completely gutted, and very little can be realized for the depos-! itorp. We understand the deposits at the time the institution was closed, to be in the neighborhood of $90,000. In view of the developments, on Friday of last week the cashier's bondsmen concluded to give him up to the officers of the law. That evening about seven o'clock, Leo was called on to be taken to Great Bend in au automobile.

As the party reached the gate to leave his home, he drew a revolver from his coat pocket, and placing the weapon to the roof of his mouth, pulled the trigger. The ball passed through his brain and out at the back of his head. Death was instantaneous. Rather than face the awful charges that had been preferred against him, and unable to bear the disgrace and suffering that would be brought down upon him, bis iamily, his rela tives and friends, W. Leo Bocke-mohle chose to end his life by his own hand and cast his immortal soul before the judgement throne of a merciful God.

It was indeed a sad and tragic ending of a promising career, blasted by its own iudiscre. tions and desires to live beyond its legitimate means. Him tyhqm we trusted and honored, in the belief that he was worthy, has gone. He has paid with his most precious her-etage, his life, for his folly. Let us throw over his memory the mantle of charity.

Perhaps he realized not what he was doing. Is it not pos-i sible that his mind was filled with delusions, and he did not realize the gravity of his offenses? And then when the crash came, broken inspirit and under terrible mental agita tion, is it not more- than probable that lie ended it all in a moment of irresponsible frenzy? It is not for man to judge he is beyond human reach only the Almighty can now judge May God have mercy on his soul. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at half past two o'clock, from his, late home. The funeral sermon was delivered by Rev. Olinger of Great Rend.

A committee of the Elks and Eagles, of. which the deceased was a member in good standing, acted as pall bearers. The family, the grief stricken mother, the friends and relatives have the sympathy of the community in their hour of awful tribulation. William Leo Boekemohle was born at- New Rremen, Ohio, and was years, 5 mdnths nnd 7 days old. He came to Kansas with his parents in 1880.

In 1881 his father, II. W. El If Special prices on ii ii ii ii 1- ,.1.1.. A. II uuuhemuuie, togciiier witn p.

n. uu pree, Win. Mangelsdort and Casper Schrcpel, organized the Rank of LI- linwood. When Mr. Boekemohle aieu tne control or tne oank cume in to the hands of Ed and Leo Boekemohle, his sons, president and cashier respectively, with whom its management has since rested.

For the past fewyears the bank's affairs have been almost entirely dominated over by the cashier and through all the recent trouble no suspicion of criminality has been cast at Ed's door. Deputy examiner Watson turned the affairs of the defunct institution over to the receiver last Saturday afternoon and left town. Mr. Wat- sou said things were in such a tangled shape that it was impossible for him to issue any statemeut what soever, the court lias appointed (Ira W. Dawson, a well known busi ness man and accountant of Oreat Bend, as receiver, and Mr.

Dawson will be jit the bank every afternoon between the hours of 1 and p. m. until further notice, straightening out its affairs. Mr. Dawson request ed the Leader to ask those who hold pass books to turn them in to him at once, ao they may be, bal anced and the liabilities of the insti tution found at the earliest possible moment.

Mr. Dawson may make a statement of the probable assets and liabilities later. The failure is a big blow to the business interests of Ellinwood, as well as to the entire community. Most of our business men had mouey on deposit at the time of the failure, though some were hit considerably harder than others. The only thing to do is to make the best of a bad situation, and all work together to lighten the blow as much as possible.

Ladies Spring Shirt Sale uurs is a prosperous comniunity, i and even such a disaster hh has just happened will not break the spirit or i courage of the heaviest losers. Au item from Williamsburg Star states that J. C. McCracken has purchased the Old Reliublc drug store at that place, anil changed the name to the "Gem Drug store." He lias a good man in charge there, and the concern will be run as a branch of the Gem Drug store of this oity, which Mr. Me.Crn.cken has owned for some time.

The ground hog will lie given special honors this February 2 is Ground Hog day, and the stores will remain closed all day, the post office will be open one hour only, anu tne rural carriers will notserve their routes'. Of course, the fact that the event falls on Sunday this year, will help out a whole lot in its general observance, as to store dosing, etc. Ellinwood has pssed through soie trial the trouble is about over. Business will soon be on the up grade, public confidence will be restored and a year of prosperity lies ahead. Let the knocker, the pessimist and the calamity howler get out of the way while we all get together and 'boost for Greater Ellinwood.

This city never had better prospects than it has today. There are a few stones in the path, but. they can easily be rolled aside by the united efforts of the patriotic citizens. An item in last weeks' Leadkk, copied from the Central Kansas Democrat, regarding a certain I'rof, Maulding of Lyons, who was alleged to have come here, to help out the orchestra, was rather misleading. The professor came, alright, but he Headache Is olio of the greatest enemies of mankind.

How many endure it without seeking to find the cause? Eighty per cent of all Headaches are caused by defective eyes. With proper glasses all pain would vanish. We test the jfg eyes thoroughly and scientifically and fit glasses to all defects and guarantee satisfaction. TURCK, The JEweler..