The South Haven New Era from South Haven, Kansas • 1

11 fMK if 2 ESTABLISHED 1885 ests Best Advertising South Ha ven and MEDIUM Sumner Co. VOLUE XVII. South Haven, Kansas, Friday, 20, 1903. NVBER 48 New ftp) Era. 1 Plenty of Them.

The following is a list of those who have so far entered the race for congressman in this, the Sev but onlyopeued and slightly bruised an old wound '-aitsed byMrs. Cnmmins beating the child's head aeainst a door Quite a number of farmers were in town Saturday regardless of the inelemeucy of the weather, The merchants did an unusually good business, C. G. Will ittj3QscalleiTat this office Monday and renewed for the New Era. It will follow him to' his new home in Illinois.

He says that South Haven people have become endeared to him during his short residence here, and he will waut to learn of their doings through the local paper. Mrs. Nave, mother of Mrs. Guy Noble, came down from Wellington Friday evening to bo with her grand-daughter, who is quite sick. There are a few church members in South Haven who ought to havu telephone connection wtth the pulpit, so that they could hear the gospel Mrs.

America Stockton, who has been visiling her daughter, Mrs. M. L. Eylanl, left Thursday for a short stay with Mi's. K.

Ry-atid, of Eidy, Oklahoma. The Cummins Murder Trial. The trial of John Cummins on the charge of murdering Anna Dishumn, 13-year-old girl, beguu at 2 o'clock last Friday afternoon iu the district court of Snmuor county, after four days' effort to secure a jury. Cummins was arrested April 18 last upon information given the county attorney by his wife, the alleged details of which probably nearly every one in the county is familiar with. The girl's death occurred August 29, 1890, iu consequence, it is charged, of a blow inflicted on her by the accused on the loth.

Cummins is a well-to-do farmer," living 12 miles southeast of Wellington, ami the girl was for some time a domestic in the family On the day last mentioned he alleges that, angered by something he said, she spit into a dish of potatoes she was carrying, and that he seized a broom and threw it, the end striking her just back of the ear, inflicting a wound that did not seem dangerous fit the time, AROUND THE TOWN 'V Go to Jaeksou's for bargains. Old papers for sale at this office. Jackson is knocking tliern all on prices. Washington's birthday next Sunday. Neal Wright was In Wichita Saturday.

Jackson's stoie is headquarters for shoes. A wedding is oa for the very near future. Charles Davis was in Wellington last Friday. About a half inch of sleet fell here last Saturday. 'Gene Wells has had a telephone put in his residence.

Miss Edith Geesliu went to Wellington last Friday. Sbelton Williams' baby has been lite sick for several days Mrs. Beeman Smith was ill with pneumonia the first of the week, Mrs. M. L.

Kylaud has returned from a visit at Billings, Oklahoma, Jackson pays the highest market price in trade for eggs and chickens. Miss Mabel Boone came home from her tchool at Wintield to spend Sunday. Little Ada Gilo was reported quite sick this week, but is better at this writing. All the secret societies of South Haven seem to be in a highly prosperous condition. The editor was in Wellington Saturday morning, taking in the Cummins murder.tr al.

Elmer Sheets and wife were made the happy parents of a little girl Saturday morning. The Art Club held a very interesting meeting at I he home of Mrs. A. 0. Robinson last week.

We erred last week in saying that John Byers had his arm dislocated. It was his little girl. CharUs Crook ham returned last Friday from a few days' visit with his mother in Eureka, Kansas. M. MoCrary has purchased Dr Hollingsworth's 80-acre farm, two anda half miles northwest of town.

Attend the fair of the Ladies' Cemetery Association to-morrow (Saturday) evening, and have supper with them. B. Boone has purchased the old Birchards ice house and has moved it to his farm to be 3onvert-ed into cattle sheds. C. Peden.of Winfield, who has been here this week purchasing mules, left this morning with a number of fine ones.

J. Johnson and wife left on Saturday for Mouon, Colorado, where they will visit for several weeks with relatives. S. E. Byers, who has been visiting his brother, J.

for the past three weeks, returned to his home in Tonkawa Wednesday. Miss Rosa Williams, who is attending school at Wellington, came down Friday evening to visit over Sunday with her parents. Mrs Dora A. Heiser is among those who lenewed for the New Era last Mrs. Heiser informed us that hey wonld have a neat cottage erected on their place, outh of town, in the spring.

jamb some time previous. It seems that she was the target for both Cummins and Jiis wife to give vent to their ill feelings upon at any time, and was particularly tortured by Mrs. Cummins, the evi-dence shows. If John Cummins is more responsible than his wife for the girl's murder, it remains for further evidence to disclose. DEATH OF AN AGED SOLDIER.

Samuel Burdick was born in the state of Vermont, Jan. 6, 18:8 and died at the home of his son. William, three miles east of Hunuewell Feb. ii. 1903, aged 84 years 1 mo.

and 5 days. In 1852 he was married to Mary E. Watson, ofPlainfielcl, Illinois, and to them were born eleven children, seven boys and four girls. Of these all except one are still living. In 1862 he enlisted as a defender of his country with an Iowa regiment, and served for three years.

For, the last few years of his life he tried to live as he thought Christ would have him live. His funeral was preached at the Hunnewell Christian church February 12, 1903, by Elder J. Morris, after which his remains were borne to the cemetery at Drury aud laid to rest by the side of his wife, who had preceded him to the spirit land. Epworth League Topics. Tho following tho list of tho prayer mooting topics for the Epworth Lwigun from February 22 to March 2D, inclusive: February 22 "The Christian Man in Public Life," Mr.

Robertson. March 8 "The Sabbath Day for Worship and Miss Maggiu Wright. March 15 "The Young Chris-tian Pleasures," Miss Ruby Bonsall. Marih 23 "Christian Education," D. R.

McNutt. March29 "Heroes of Afritn, Livingstone, Cox, Markey, and Good," Mrs. lioberfson, Christian Endeavor Topic. The following are the leaders of the Christian Endeavor and their topics for February 22 and March 1 February 22 An Evening With Homo Missions" IJ. Zirkle.

March 1 What Christ Teaches About Hlcssedness," Miss Jennie Waggoner. Wanted, several persons of character and good reputation in each state (one in this county required) to represent and advertise old established, wealthy business hous-e of solid financial standing. Salary $21 weekly, with exptnses additional, all payable in cash direct evh Wednesday from head offices. Horse and carriage furnished when necessary. References.

Eu-close self-addressed envelode. Colonial Company, 334 Dearborn Hi Chicago. Dressmaking Mrs. McCarty, formerly of Iilackwell, is located one block west of lumber yard, aud has had a number of years' exporieuee in dressmaking. Would like the patronage of the Jadits.

There is notning better to feed your stodv than ground flax s( ed aud oil cake. At L. F. Batten 't, enth district, and still there are moie to followi G. Grattou, of McPherson, county.

Senator C. E. Branine, of Har vey county. A. A.

Richards, of Sumner county. T. B. Wall, Otto Eckstein. 0.

A. Beutley and Victor Muidock, of Sedgwick county. Sam Forsha of Reno county. W. M.

Wallace, of Kingman county. Senator T. A. Noftzger, of Harper county. C.

Q. "Chandler, of Barber county. I). W. Blaine, of Pratt county.

1). A. Banta, of Barton county. Senator Fied Dumont Smith, of Edwards county. Halloway, of Pawnea county.

John Lnae, of Hamilton county. R. M. Hopkins, Finney county. In Clark county either Judge Frank Price or Harry Bone will become a candidate, but which one has not yet been decided.

Diploma Examinat'on, The dates selected for the examination of common school graduates are March 21 and 28, respectively. Branches for March 21, Geogra-pha, Physiology, Arithmetic, Writing and spelling. For March 28, History, Grammar, Civil Government, Reading and Algebra. Civil Government and Algebra optional. Grades of 80 per cent or more may be carried over from previous examinations, or from this to succeeding examinations.

Holders of common school diplomas are admitted to the Sumner County High School or any high school in the county, without examination-Announcement will be made later of places where examinations will be heid. Respectfully, Geo. E. Hosick, County Superintendent, To Taxpayers. I am informed indirectly that some part ies who paid their taxes to me last fall have failed to receive their receipts If there are such, and they will inform me of circumstances, I will see to it at once that they do get receipts due them, also recompense them for any expense they have been to in the matter.

Address Topcka, in care of House of Representatives, box 150. Ciias. Spencer. A Good Old Surprise. A surprise dinner was given on Februaryjll in honor of Mr.

J. W. Kendiick's birthday, at his home, two miles southwest of South Haven It was a complete surprise. His children presented him with a beautiful oak rocking chair and other presents were given by his friends. The day was cpent in social conversation, add at noon a generous repast was served.

All reported having had a very pleasant time. Among those prosent were Mr. and Mrs. John Lutes, Mr. and Mrs.

Craig, Mr. and Mrs. Vess Irusse', Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, Mr.

and Mrs. John Foy, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gager, Mr. and Mrs.

J. C. Kendrick, Mr. and Mrs. C.

F. McCune, Mr. Peckham, Mr. Hanson Ferry, and best of all, Mr. Kendrick'? daughter, from Marshall, Oklahoma, whom he had not seen for three years, arrived the day before and was present at the surprise.

Dr. Hollingsworth removed the spliut'frora Miss Lizzie Williams' leg, which was broken six weeks ago, on Saturday, and she is now able to use the limb some. In l'o- moving the thick plaster cast the doctor's knife slipped, cutting his thumb to the bone. But he don't mind such trivial things as that. The cash prizes offered by the Flurodora Tobacco Company to the persons estimating the nearest on the number of iheir cigars (bearing $3 per thousand tax) that the United States collected taxes for duriug the month of December have been awarded, and number drew the first prize of $5,000.

The Santa Fe will have colonist tickets to California on sale April 1 to June 15, at a rate of It will pay you to wait for our rates. C. Trader, Agent. J. B.

Shirley, of the firm of Butts Shirleyhas sold his inter est in the confectionery and ice cream parlor to M. McCrary. Mr. McCrary recently came here from Missouri, and is showing his faith in the future development of our city by his investments in her property. Mr.

Shirley has been in bus mess nerp tor tue past six months, and is one of the straightforward young men of the town-We hope he may see it to his interests to lemain in South Haven. We wish the new firm success. It is always a safe proposition not to buy goods of the man who does not advertise. As a general thing his wares are shop-worn, stale and out of date lie charges a big profit. He has to do wo be cause he makes but few sales.

But on the other hand, the good advertiser makes many sales and is content with a small profit on each transaction. Better sell ten pairs of shobs at fifty cents profit per pair than to sell two pairs at $1 profit is the logic of good adver tisers and it is good logic, mat why advertisers' stores are crowded and those of nou-advertisers look like test-cure resorts. Exchange. One of the enjoyable events of the season was given at he home of Mr. and Mrs.

C. G. Williams Thursday evening, February 12, in honor of Miss Lizzie. Those pres ent were Misses Mae Ilollings-woith, Pearl McClellan, May Bangh, Nellie Moss, Lucjle Ellis, Ethel Richmond Lottie Johnson, Blanche and Ethel Williams, Beu lah Henderson, Mary George, and Messrs James Glover, Aubrey iRy land, Bert and Leonard Jack son, Ellis Butts, Clarence Faurot, Joe Bonsall, Ray Waggoner, Cal- vin Smith, Roy and Robert Gile, Neal "Wright. This affair waa giv- en as a farewell party to Miss Liz- zio, and the guests left at a late hour, with good wishes for their I friend in her new home.

For sale, an extra half section of land, only four and a half miles from South Haven, 80 acres in wheat, good meadow, three good wells, two three-room houses for only $8000 A snap if taken at once. Purchaser can get posses ion at once. M. 0. Ruthrauff went to Lincoln, Nebraska.

Tuesdav to attend eulnnf suina will probably purchase some good n', 1 1 1 ones to add to his herd. The Ep worth League will render some special selections of music next Sunday eveuing, The meeting begius at 7 o'clock. Come early and hear the exercises. C. G.

Williams and family left Tuesday morning for Farmington, Iiinois, where Mr. Williams will try farming. We regret to lose this family from South Haven Mrs. Briggs, whose home is six miles southeast of town, on the state line, is suffering from a paralytic stroke, and her friends will regret to learn that her condition is quite serious. April is one of the best months in the year to visit California.

Wait for colonist rates to California points via the Santa Fe April I to June 15, 190o. 0. F. Trader, Agent, George Ke rdrick, of Ingertoll, Oklahoma, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs.

J. W. Kendrick, surprised his parents, whom he had not seen for a number of years, bv corning in for a visit with them last Saturday. The many friends of Miss Rosa Brann, of Tonkawa, who was reported dangerously ill from blood poison about three wjeks ago, will be pleased to know that she has recovered sufficiently to be considered out of danger. South Haven Lodge number 114, 1.

0. 0. will give a social md supper at their hall next Friday evening. A literary program, eaiefully prepared, will also be rendered. The Odd Fellows are noted for their fine 'entertainments.

The Santa Fe runs tourist cars daily from Chicago and Kansas City to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Colonist tickets will be honored on such cars April 1 to Juuel5, 1903. C. F. Trader, Agent.

Don't forget that to-morrow (Saturday) evening is the time the ladies of the Cemetery Association will give their fair and supper in commemoration of Washington's birthday. Don't miss it and complain at yourself afterwards. Braxton Hollingbworth will be down from Wichita Saturday to attend the fair and supper to be given by the Ladies' Cemetery As sociation, and to celebrate his eighteenth birthdaj with his par- ents on Sunday. The heaviest snow of the season I fell Sunday and a strong wind prevailed throughout the day. The sleet that fell all day Saturday ren- dered the walks very smooth for: A tiro tnnlr tho rnorle C.

F. Nelson and family returned from Lamont, -Oklahoma, last Friday, where they were called about ten days ago to the bedside of Mrs. Nelson's brother-in-law, Charles Patton. They report him greatly improved. i 1 but which began to swell shortly, causing the girl's illness.

She was removed to the smokehouse upon becoming ill by the instruction of Mrs. Cummins, as she testified. Here the girl was lwft with all the torture that blood poison, ill surroundings and the heat of midsummer could produce, with practically no attention, until death came to her relief. Cummins buried the body, and a year after dug ic up and burned it. The tboory of the dofense is that the child died from ill treatment at the hands of Mrs.

Cummins, and that her husband's written confession, which the gave the county attorney, was secured by an extraordinary influence she held over hitn, and that all measures to conceal the crime were taken on her account. At the trial Saturday tho court room was filled and the testimony was most sensational. When asked why she told the officers about the murder she replied that before the body was burned Cummins often beggo.1 her not to tell, but after the burning ho became independent and she was afraid he would try to get out of the killing and fasten it on her. "Then you want him punished?" asked the lawyer. "He ought to be hung," camo the quick response, born of deep hatred and a fixed determination.

She' testified to trying to shield Cummins from the crime at first, but voluntarily testifies against him now, because she "hates him now, but didn't then." A sensational statement for the defense was made by Attorney Elliott, who said the murder was committed by Mrs. Cummins, who had bumped the child's head against a door jamb and bruised it until gangrene afterward set in and caused her death. When Cummins got mad aud threw the slick at her he said it first struck the etove and then struck her lightly on the soro which his wife had made. The sore was so bad that this light blow caused a half pint of pus to flow from the wound. As the trial advances it becomes evident that Anna Dish- man was not merely killed of blood poison from a wound made by a broomstick thrown by John Cummins without any purpose to effect death, but in reality she was simply tortured by both during her existence with them for two and ahalfvesrs, and then put to death.

The blow alleged to be tho cause of her death did not inflict a new wound..