The Kinsley Graphic from Kinsley, Kansas • Page 1

GRAPHIC. obbE ajaMi 1L Vol. XXXIV. No. 47.

KINSLEY, EDWARDS COUNTY, KANSAS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1910. J. M. Lewis. dose of the business meeting yester HE HADN'T INTENDED TO GO YET GOOD OLD-FASHIONED BARBECUE A BIG WEEK FOR THE METHODISTS The First Meeting of Southwest Kansas Brotherhood Held Here.

BASEBALL BOYS BEAT BAND BOYS And Lewis Defeated the Locals on the Kinsley Diamond Sunday. The ball boys and the band hooked up in their game of baseball Tuesday as advertised and made a game that fully met expectations. As an exhibition of the national game it has had few parallels, and as a fun maker it met all requirements. Lack of practice on the part of the musicians was apparent and and the ball contingent was an easy wanner to the tune of 10 to 7. That the score was so large was due to some spectacular errors at critical times, when it seemed the ball just wouldn't stick in a player's mit, or would roll between his legs and not be flagged until stopped by the race track.

Each side had an array of talent of which it could be proud. Hugh Oliphant pitched for the ball side and showed himself master cf the that all the finest sayings of Christ were given to men as he broke bread with them. He said "Hours like this are sacred if keyed properly, and that means that fellowship, and not the food, must be the thing sought." He closed with the verses beginning, "I live for those who love me, For those I know are true." At the close cf the banquet the committee on resolutions reported a. 2 follows: We note with gratitude the growing interest in the work of the Methodist Erotherhcod. ItTholds a vital relation to the success of Christian work in this modern age.

Its field 3s peculiarly its ownu Its mission, in a word, is to emphasize the reality of the Christian faith, to the modern man. Therefore, be it Resolved, First: That we can not adequately convey in words our appreciation of the visit of our general secretary, Dr. Fayette L. Thompson, who in his highly meritorious and vitalizing messages and wise counsel has brought to us vision and wisdom for cur work. We believe that he is providential day.

The next regular meeting will be Wednesday afternoon, November 2d, with Mrs. Lewis at "Three Winds." Abaut Hoc Sulphur Springs. J. A. Hower, secretary of the Hot Sulphur Springs Improvement Sulphur Springs, stopped over for a few hours to meet some of the lot holders of the Hot Sulphur Springs Townsite Co.

He is sorry he could not meet all the investers but wishes to add his testimony to that of many others that since they have secured the Hot Sulphur Springs they have increased the value of their property 100 per cent. Mr. Hower is on his way to Salina where large business for the company is waiting for him under the management of his son, E. C. A recent issue of the Denver Post has the following regarding the extension of the railroad beyond Hot Sulphur Springs: David H.

Moffat has no intention of abandoning the extension of the Denver, Northwestern 6c Pacific railroad 'o Utah, according to a New York dispatch. Instead he is only waiting to make suitable financial arrangements lor tunneling through the Continental divide and entering Sait Lake by the route already surveyed. 'The Moffat road has no entangling said Mr. Moffat, 'nor any agreements with any trunk line. If I should part with it after is built I should prefer that it would be to the Rock Island or In arranging the financing of the extension of the road, which is the business that has taken Mr.

Moffat to New York, it is understood that it is contemplated that a line be built to Dot-sero to. connect with the Denver Rio Grande. This would give thejIne the book at $1 a' copy, or for But Baum Was Convinced That He Was Greatly Missed ia Alton. Walter Eaum, who has been a resident of the county jail for nearly six mouths, left for his old home, Alton, 111., Friday morning. He had not planned to go at this time, but a gentlemen who came from his old home convinced him that he should go; in fact, a requisition backed by a state warrant and a pair of handcuffs proved an unanswerable argument.

This man came here from Colorado at the urgent request of Sueriff Charles, and has since been confined in the county jail. The name he gave was Oharlse Perry, and he was charged with participating in the robbery of the Beck with hardware store at Charles got busy after the chap was held here, because the evidence against him in the Eelpre case was not very strong, and finally succeeded in learning that the man was wanted for forgery in Illinois. The rest was easy. Sheriff Charles deserves credit for his efforts in placing criminals. It will be remembered that a few days before he returned an escaped convict to the officers of our state penitentiary, and getting rid of this one means that he has saved the taxpayers of this county quite a board bill, to say nothing of the expense of his trial.

rMmoci'atic CiCinpaiiiii llook. The Democratic National Congressional Committee has issued its campaign book and is now distributing it. The committee has no funds save as it obtains them by means of contributions, and is ell- o0 cents a copy in lots of ten or more. The book is replete with valuable matter and it is said to be the Ltiiiijicugii uujk. ever Democrat should have it in this year of Democratic effort for supremacy, and should gladly contribute to the committee by purchasing the book.

The committee did valiant service in Maine with notable results, and if Democrats eerywnere win rise to the occasion by their dollar contributions, the Democratic sun will rise triumphantly, not to set for fifty years to come. Send your orders or contributions to F. F. Garrett, Treasurer Democratic Campaign Committee, 821 15th Street Northwest, Washington, D. C.

The Pacific Monthly's Sptvial Offwr. The Pacific Monthly, of Portland Oregon, is a beautifully illustrated monthly magazine which gives very full information about the resources and opportunities of the country lying west, of the It tells all about the government reclamation projects, free government land, and tells about the districts adapted to fruit-rnising, dairying, poultry-raising, etc. It has splendid stories by Jack London and other noted authors. The price is $1.50 a year, but to introduce it we will send it six months for 50 ce.nts. This offer must be accepted on or before February 1, Send your name and address1 accompanied by 50 cents in stamps and learn ail about Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California.

Address, The Pacific Portland, Oregon. 46-4t Hogs Wanted. We will buy all fat hogs brought to Heath's scales Saturday, October 8, and pay the highest market price. Eslinger Moletor. For Sale.

A few bargains near station on new railroad south of Garden City! Address Box 423, Garden City, Ks. We Iiavo some popular outing hats and auto bonnets for midsummer and fall wear. The 31illinery Bazar, tf Patronize Meredith's Restaurant. Everything is in first-class shape, and patrons will get the best service, tf For Sale. Only second hand store in Kinsley.

Good clean, well selected stock. W. R. Waddell. tf For farm loans at 7 per cent see-E.

D. Taylor Son. tf The Coming of George A. Neeley to be an Occasion for Feasting. Eig posters have been scattered a over the Seventh congressional district announcing thlat there will be a big barbacue in this city Wednesday, October 5th.

The purpose of this barbacue is to introduce George A. Neeley, our candidate for congress, to the voters of this district. Mr. Neeley is the Democratic candidate but he ds receiving a great deal of encouragement and support from insurgent Republicans who believe that Mr. Madison, the present Republican representative does not insurge at the right time.

An insurgent who counts is one who insurges until the votes are counted, and they claim that in this particular Mr. Madison lias been negligent. The committee announces that a Galloway ox wi1! be slaughtered and roasted for this occasion. Bread and plates wiU also be furnished but you will be expected to bring along your old jack knife, that is, if you think your fingers will not supply all your needs. This will be the first good old fashioned barbecue in this district for many years and a great crowd is expected to attend.

Our candidate for congress will of course be the principal speaker but others will be heard from, among them Hon. T. S. Haun, who will tell us why he is not supporting Mr. Madison this year although he supported him in the former campaign and still holds h'm in high esteem.

Everyone is expected to register and get a ticket, no cost, everything free. After- the meeting the hide of the ox will go to the person' holding the lucky ticket. Everyone is invited and expected. Come early on next Wednesday, October 5, and get acquainted and eat a piece of barbacued ox. Don't forget to bring the children for the barbacue is becoming a thing of the past and they may 'never again chance on the opportunity to see the real thing.

This is no Democratic scheme to get Republicans out to hear a Democratic speech but quite the reverse. While we will have the Democratic speech all right, we will also have speeches by men who have heretofore supported Mr. Neeley's Republican opponent. Never mind your politics, religion, or color, just come and have a good time at our expense. A Life Tr-XAtdy.

E. B. Smith, late pastor of the Congregational church in this city, left town Saturday in the night, and his present whereabouts is unknown. He confessed his offenses and was summarily deposed by the trustees cf the church. He effaced himself.

For some time past' there had been rumors regarding Smith's efforts to promote moral and mental degredation among the boys and young men with whom he came in contact, out the rumors were brushed aside as too foul for credence. Wednesday of last week rumor seemed cnrstalized into fact. Thursday a rigid investigation was made and full proofs gathered. Friday one of the trustees went to Wichita and laid the situation before President Thayer, of Fair-mount College. President Thayer came to Kinsley Saturday evening, and immediately on arrival had an interview with Mr.

Smith. Mr. Smith denied his guilt until told of the evidence, and then admitted the wrong he had done. Later he met the trustees and was told to go. He went to his home, took a bath, and changed his clothes, did a little writing and then went out and disappeared.

He left a note which his wife found the next day, stating that he was leaving home and -that he would keep track of his family and have them join liim as soon as possible. President Thayer conducted the services at the Congregational church and at the close of the morning service made a statement of the facts about as they are made here. He added that there would be services in the church next Sunday and each succeeding Sunday. Mrs. Smith and the children "will remain, here for the.

present. They have the respect and sympathy of all who know them. The first annual convection of the Brotherhood of the Southwest Conference closed with the banquet in the opera house last evening. A large number of delegates were present and all of the sessions were very interesting. The address of Dr.

Thompson Tuesday evening brought out a large audience and they were not disappointed, for Dr. Thompson made them feel that his subject worth while and that he knew what he was talking about. A very attractive feature of the evening was the young ladies chorus which gave several selections. The Wednesday program was carried out as advertised with a few exceptions. Our people are to be congratulated on the success of this, their first annual convention.

They have set a high mark to be emulated by those who may do the entertaining in the future. All of the delegates were greatly pleasd and very enthusiastic. The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church served a delightful and elaborate banquet at the opera house on Wednesday evening at seven o'clock, the occasion being the closing session of the Southwestern convention of the Methodist Erotherhcod. The opera house was specially lighted for the affair. The Brotherhood emblem, the cross, was outlined in lamps over the stage, and ribbons of lamps were strung across the room above the tables, which were attractively decorated in the colors of the men's society, red and white.

The ladies were disappointed that the cut flowers for the decorations failed to arrive on time, but the red and white asters and salvia from scarlet sage from their own gardens were lovely on the tables. The opera house was never more charming than It was for this banquet Two hundred guests were seated without crowding, at eight tables. Six of these were in the main body of the hall and the tables for the special guests and speakers were in front of the stage, where the orchestra was stationed for the delightful music which enlivened the hour of serving. The banquet was served in four courses and the management was so perfect that everything came on in a most palatable and attractive shape. The ladies wore white dresses, and served from a temporary kitchen which was screened from the main hall by large green curtains.

The? toast program was presided over by Rev. J. F. Irwin, district superintendent of the brotherhood. Mr.

Irwin is a delightful toastmas-ter, having the right word for each number presented. The male quartet, composed of Messrs. Fleming, Beck, Clark, and Thompson gave two numbers which were greatly enjoyed. Mr. Tom Blodgett of Wichita, gave the opening address, "A Man's Job," and was listened to with close attention and given much applause.

His theme was that the principal job for men is to make a better world, and in order to do it he has to be at -work most of the time. After telling the audience a bit cf his personal life and the sorrow which led him to take an interest in the civic questions of the day. Mr. Blodgett took up the splendid work he has done in Wichita, where he made it his special job to create a public sentiment and do the active work of driving the saloon out cf the city forever. Dr.

Mossman, who was to have spoken on "The Upper Room Brotherhood," was not present, so the toasimaster introduced Rev. Dr. Fayette L. Thompson, who gave an address on "Some Recently Appreciated Masculine Religious Truths." Dr. Thompson is a delightful and forceful speaker, and his fine English and genial nature make his broad truths -clear and attractive.

He considered the modern men's movement in the church from two view points, the religious and the Psychological, and made a mighty strong argument for its value, and vision. Space is too short to give an outline of this talk which was keyed to the thought that it is inclination and not the various forces of inhibition which classify a man's character and- life. In closing Dr. Thompson made a plea for the social fide of religious things and said tooters at every stage. If Hugh sticks to the business he'll make the big league yet.

The work of the other players, who were Wag-na, Baxter and Hayes was not especially out of the ordinary, but some daring chances on the bases which seemed almost sure death gave spice to their play. For the band there was a Iirge and varied assortment cf players and costumes. Dr. Lyda and C. J.

Jackson were the end men and made a hit with their costumes and actions. Harley Thompson essayed to pitch but a few innings used up his stock of slants and Clarence Cormack finished the mound work, with Vern Popp to receive. Other players in the line-up were, H. J. Wilson, xbrahamson, Bishop, C.

Beck, Noble, Lester Beck, Rummell, Waggoner, and Beckwith. The game was called at the end of the seventh inning that the business men might get back to open their stores at five o'clock, after an afternoon of relaxation and sport that was well worth the time. The receipts were not what had been hoped but the ball team tand band each profited about $14.00 by the exhibition. The Lewis team was over Sunday and wiped up the earth with the remnants of the local team to the score of 15 to 0. Our neighbors had ioaded strong for the game and had it easiily from the start.

Settled Out of Court, When E. R. Whitecotton wa's arrested last week for forging an endorsement on a check on the National Bank it was discovered that he had an account of $50 in the Kinsley Bank. This was garnish-eed. Whitecotton gave a check this amount to his attorney, Mr.

Baker, who brought suit to dissolve the garnishment. Justice Moffat, who issued the garnishment, refused to set it aside, and a change of venue was taken to Justice Carter's court, where the plea was also denied. The matter was then settled out of court. The National Bank got its money and divided the costs and the rest was turned over to Mr. Baker.

Ladies' Society. The Ladies' Society of the Congregational church met at the suburban home of Mrs. P. H. Johnson yesterday afternoon for a general business session.

The date for the annual bazaar was set for Wednesday afternoon, December 7th. The opera house will be used again this year. The society will have the same divisions as last year and the chairwomen will be Mrs. C. C.

Ster-rett, who will have the assistance of Mrs. C. O. Wilson as vice chairman. These ladies will have the division which worked under Mrs.

Ket-elson last 3ear. Mrs. C. D. Griffee ars's-ted by Mrs.

G. E. Wilson will work with, the ladies who were in Mrs. C. A.

Mosher's division last year, and Mrs. D. D. Baxter and Mrs. R.

D. Rhodes will work with what was Mrs. Maxey's last year's group of momen. During the month of October the meetings will be for work alone. The chairwomen will meet with the president, Mrs.

Ket-elson to make their plans and later the meeting place will be announced. Mrs. Johnson, assisted by Mrs. M. C.

Tubbs, Mrs. Chas. Maxey, Mrs. John Popp, and Mrs. R.

S. Mairs, served a luncheon at the ly called to this work. We hail him as our leader in this twentieth cen tury crusade among the men of Methodism for a more virile Christianity. Second, We are glad to record our acknowledgment of the debt we owe to Bro. J.

W. Holmes for his untiring efforts. to promote the work of the Brotherhood in, the Southwest Kansas Conference. We realize that to him is due the organizS-and success of this convention and rejoice with him in the favor of God which been with him in his work. Third, That we tender our thanks to all the speakers.

These business men. came to us at great sacrifice. Their' excellent addresses have brought great inspiration to all. Fourth, We desire to tender our thanks to the pastor of the church for his painstaking and successful efforts to make our stay pleasant. To the trustees of the church.

To the good people of Kinsley; to the newspapers; to the ladies who prepared the sumptuous repast; and also to most heartily commend the plan of entertainment as the one which should be adopted in following conventions. Fifth, We urge the immediate organization cf a Brotherhood chapter in every local church wherever feasible, and that Methodist news may be more widely circulated among the men of our church. H. J. Cockerill, J.

T. Newsom, W. J. Templin, Committee. Enterfcoiiune-iit Camrtw Within a few days there will be offered to the citizens of Kinsley an opportunity to enjoy a splendid winter's entertainment course.

The course is to be run wholly for the good of the community. About seven or eight different organizations in the city will manage it. The tickets will be very reasonable and it is hoped that our people will give it their hearty support. The following is a list of the attractions as they come: Chicago Glee Club, Oct. 26.

Thos. B. Fletcher, Nov. 17 Judge Lindsay, date unsettled. Laurant, the magician, Feb.

27. Bargelt Company, March 21. Democrats Attention. All county candidates and members of the county committee are requested to meet at the Graphic office Saturday, Ocotber at 1 o'clock. J.

I. Breisfcrd, Chairman. Sweet App3q Cider 1 delivered any place in Kinsley. 3 gallon, 30 cents. 1 gallon, 50 cents.

Telephone orders receive prompt attention, tf J. O. Harney. Rqstanrant for Sale Located in Offerle. Only restaurant in town; good location; good business.

Emil Gring, tf Offerle, Kans. Resilience for Sale. My 9-rooni modern house in fine condition; good automobile barn; plenty of trees around; lot 140x75. tf C. O.

Wilson. Go to the Bon-Ton for a good raeal or short-order, tf road a western outlet until such time as the line to Utah is Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Piburn gave a large dancing party for their daughter, Miss Bessie Piburn, last Saturday It was the first time the large new Piburn home has been opened for the entertainment of the many friends of the family, and the arrangement of the rooms makes it a particularly delightful house for dancing.

The porches were arranged for cozy corners, and the lawn lighted for those who wished to watch the merrymakers from the outside. Light refreshments were served by Mrs. Piburn, who was assisted by Mrs. Dwight H. Seymour during the evening, and the music for dancing vas furnished by Mr.

Seymour. Quite a crowd assembled at the depot Tuesday morning to greet W. J. Bryan as he was passing through on train No. 6.

Mr. Bryan made a very short talk, saying he hoped to see great Democratic gains in Kansas this year. He called attention to some of the Democratic planks that the Republicans have appropriated this year, and would have told a lot more, but the Santa Fe just pulled him out of town at the most interesting pare of his story. A boy about eighteen went to Rex Woods's store today and bought a bill of goods and tendered a check in payment. As he was a stranger Mr.

Woods told him he would go to the bank to enquire about the check. The boy dropped his stuff and fled and was a mile out cf town before he was caught by the sheriff. Deputy County Attorney Beezley is investigating the matter. Miss Anna Mary Husser, of this city, and Herman W. Smith, of Garden City, were married at the residence of John Husser in this city last evening at six o'clock.

The ceremony was performed by Rev. Barton, of Garden City. The bride and groom took the evening train for their future home. They will live on a farm in Finney county. The pulpit of the Congregational church will be filled nexc Sunday by President Thayer, cf Fairmount College, Wichita, of by Dr.

Thurston of the same city. The church choir will sing "Qui Tolis' from Palmer's flat mass at the morning service, and Gouncd's "Send Out Thy Light" in the evening. Miss Ruby who had been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Levi Sells, returned to Colorado Springs last.