The Valley Falls New Era from Valley Falls, Kansas • Page 1

vol; 12. VALLEY FALLS, JEFFERSON COUNTY, KANSAS, MAY 26, 1910. NO. 25 Renublican Committee First District Primaiy Figures. was as follows: 41.1 1f.T..1 Still the Water Problem.

The city council met in special session last Friday night to hear a report of a member of the Worley firm Antnony Aicixeai Meeting and Speaking Around the Court IBoiise The Topeka State Journal. AtChlSOn ..1.536 586 There is a Dan Anthony sup- Brown. .1,464 772 of eneineers. of Kansas Citv. regard- porter here in Topeka who makes Doniphan 1,200 429 The Republican county central ing the proposed water supply.

Items of Interest to Every Resident of Jefferson County, Gleaned From Courts and Ofilces at the County Capital. committee will meet at Oskaloosa This was the same man that made even stronger medicine than the Jack on 1,547 912 ThursdavJune2ndat 1:00 m. the tests last September and he said McNeal traveling man who esti- Jefferson ..1 334 706 1 a 1 1 1 a. for the transaction of such busi- alnerence mated a 1,200 McNeal majority Leavenworth 2,536 682 supply bf the springs now and then, I. E.

Cobb to J. E. Palmer et al ne 1-4 3-9-13 and 1-2 ne 1-4 10-9-18 ness as may be brought before $600 and expressed it as bis opinion that last Friday. This Anthony man Nemeha 981 417 claims 6,000 majority for the Shawnee 4558 3,587 oll nnnmncirmnn rixr 4" A limicf the committee. there was plenty of water there for all the needs of this town for years to come.

bail vwiij cooiiian ucai nuguow rp i 8,091 After the meeting of the committee Ex-Gov. Wi J. Bailey 1 .1 i 1 AUUU Itl.lUU I. E. Cobb to Mary I.

Da via 1-2 1-2 se 1-4 sw 1-4 11-9-18 and sw 1-4 law 1-4 11-9- 18 $2500 Ida F. Turner to I. E. Cobb ne fractional 1-4 3-9-18 and 1-2 nw 1-4 10 9-18 also se 1-4 3-9-18 also nw fractional 1-4 3-9-18 and 1-2 a 1-2 se 1-4 sw 1-4 11-9-1S also aw 1-4 81-4 11-3-18 $21325 John Welter to Mox Dunderville lots 5-6 blk 12 Perry $450 "The vote on governor in the One plau contemplates having the every county in the First District will deliver an address on ques water pumped into a tank on the Mc- for Anthony, including Shawnee, eight counties of the First Dis- tions of moment to the party at Leod farm and running it into the James trustee of Oskaloosa township, has turned in his to the county assessor. The books show the population of Oskaloosa to be 1011 acd that of the township to be 1130.

Abstract of Judgment in the case of Howaid Moyer vs YV. II. Splvey, was tiled in the district court this week. The case was tried in Justice Leech's court last week. The judgment was for $42.50.

An abstract of judgment was also filed in the case of II. M. Osborne vs VV. II. Splvey.

This was for $250.00 trict were as follows: McNeal's home county, by 200 tLiu this time, and it is requested city water tank by gravity; another Leland Stubbs majority. In an interview given 19 13500 that every republican interested plan is to bring the water by gravity A t. -1- nm from the spring to the new well and out today, this politician, who' is man a part of se i-4 6-8-is $200 good government' be present. establish a pumping station there and By Order of the Committee. the city do its own pumping; still Grant G.

Myers and wife to Jesse t. fyle lots 1-2-3 blk 12 McLouth $225 Alfred Dietrich and wife to Geo. McCroy 1-2 30a of 40a se 1-4 4-9-20 $175 well known over the district, rown- says Doniphan 1, 119 "Anthony's majority over Mc- Json 780 another plan is to do some prospect 536 895 477 1,054 1,044 720 427 3,472 ing for water closer to the tank, Birthday Party. 'jenerson 4yz "xt i.u A 4- either in the bottom east of town or lionner springs Plant As invited guests seventeen young ieai in tne primary nugusuj will be in the neighborhood of Leavenworth 2,569 on the Hull property west of town, in Trouhle Aeain people met at the home of Lula where Mr. Hull says there is plenty Ferrell Wednesday afternoon of last Nemaha 653 2,084 of water at a depth of about sixty week bringing with them many re feet; but no definite action was taken, membrances in honor of the occasion, Total 10,825 8,625 Mr.

Black said that if the council the celebration of her eleventh birth so desired their firm would make all day. is UOIl ATE COUNT. F. E. Waggoner, of Eldorado, made annual settlement as executor of the estate of Olive B.

Waggoner last Saturday. According to the State Tax Commission, the estate of Henry Sutter, late of Perry, will have to pay an Inheritance tax of as the estate Is valued at There are two heirs Augusta and Fred Sutter. Martha Murphy made annual report as guardian of Frank Murphy, 6,000. I have traveled over the district seven times in congressional and national delegate contests and am familiar with conditions in nearly all of the 226 voting precincts and I never found the Republicans lined up so strongly as they are for the renomination of Anthony. the necessary plans and specifications They spent many hours enjoying young life to its fullest extent in Accordlng to the Kansas City Star Attorney General Jackson is going to have a pretty thorough investigation of the organization and subsequent manipulation of the Bonner Portland Cement which was floated by W.

II. Caffrey, of Kansas City some years ago, and which has had a difficult time of keeping ahead of the hounds for some time. It appears from the petition of the Attorney General that the organiza- of the proposed improvement, so that the voters would know just what the games of outdoor sport and amuse proposition was and how much it ment in which children, delight. Additional testimony is given in favor of Anthony and in protest against thel McNeal figures of last week by A. D.

Jones of Mayetta, Jackson county. Mr. Jones writes as follows regarding what he calls the absurdity of the McNeal claims for his would cost; if the proposition was ac At 5 o'clock the rompers were cepted and the necessary bonds voted called into the house by Mrs. Ferrell the charge for the plans would be 2 to rest and feast to their heart's de- last. wppk.

'McNeal started bad with his campaign in putting out a plat I tion of this company was one of those sire at a table spread with plenty and per cent of the expenditure, and if they were rejected there would be no county: "7 high finance arrangements that in room for all. Then to play again un-rijent as administratrix, in the estate i olden days would have been known til the sun was 'most hid from view form making the surrender of the Philippine Islands his lead charge. Being amused at the proph There are almost as many plans for shin CwwWan early set er the raore commoD name of robbery- when wlth goodbys 10 Lula and wish' Ship. Mr. Lob was an early settler Attornev General alleees that ing her many more happy birthdays ing her many more happy birthday; the Improvement of the water plant ecies of a certain traveling man and enjoyable parties, wended their in Friday's State Journal as to of this county ana naa accumulated! )nnj the company has common and pre- a considerable amount of land near; -oomn i ferred stock to the amount of $1,738,100 his home west of and the- way homeward.

McNeal's majorities in the First ing issue. His speeches finding fault with President Taft arid criticising the national administration' have proven very unpopular with Republicans, many of whom look upon his course sensible action of the heirs resulted as theje are people interviewed, but the fat remains that what all are working and hoping for is plenty of good water at the least expense. Among other proposition is one to have- the water pumped from the river by Mr. Piazzek, thus doing away General alleges not worth more Married District, I can not refrain from commenting on the conditions here. As to the other counties, I Mr.

Nicholos Gahm and Miss Leta in everything being settled to the entire satisfaction of all the claimantsan object lesson of value to than $200,000 in excess of the current liabilities. It is his intention to have a state receiver appointed, sell Shively slipped away to Topeka and as a bid for support outside the can not say, but so far as Jack were quietly married by the Probate those interested in many another es party to control the congression son is concerned McNeal is con Judge of Shawnee County Wednesday I the property and divide the surplus anion? the common stock holders. tate. al nomination. I have radically May 18 1910.

different estimates on majorities The ceremony was witnessed by his sisters, Mrs. M. Warner, and Miss trom those, published irom a May Gahm, whom the bridal couple 'well known traveling man in with the necessity of the city maintaining a pumping station; pass an ordinance that this water is sold only for slcbk water, sprinkling and fire protection, and put every consumer on a meter basis at a fair price. The ordinance would keep the Board of Health off the city; and those who wanted to use the water for domestic purposes could put in small filters (which can be bought for from $3 to $15) similar to those in use now in were visiting. sidered as a joke.

Instead of getting 200 majority here, he will be lucky if he gets 200 votes in the county. If conditions are the same in other parts of the district as here, McNeal will not even carry Shawnee, his home county." the Journal Friday evening. A close poll in five counties with Mr. Gahm is the expert baker at the city bakery in this city, and a in DisTiiiqr coukt. Who seem to be holding the sack Frank Armln Goldman, of Oska- principally, Cailrey having "got his" loosn, has Ms named.

'posted on the ana resigned as president when the fc of the i.th?e of ie clerk of the tire got too hot. district, court, fr tin reason that he! Several citizens of this county have wants to i full fledged citizen money in this company, especially of this mj that he may travel residents of Valley Falls and Noiton-in forelgu ui.tries and receive wages vnie. ve hope they will be able to as or words to that elTect. I get more out of the comvrn than now Frai.k a as born In Nagy Saros, Hun-1 appears possible under the allegations gary, Unded in New York, December tne Attorney General. reliable information on the others steady earnest young man without any wild oats notions; while the bride shows that Anthony will carry is one of our popular young ladies in all the eight counties of the dis trict by majorities as follows: Lone Tree Locals 19th.

liJ, and shortly thereafter Atchison 1,000 the Sophomore class, but as to graduating preferred matrimony rather than latin. May they be Gahm to the last and ever live happily together. several places in town, which would furnish pure water under all condi tions, and would get away from the necessity of expensive improvements. The subject Is open for general Brown 300 Doniphan. 800 Commissioner Renfro Explains His Attitude on the New Court House Proposition.

Valley Falls, May 24, 1910. Jackson 300 Jefferson 300 Golden Wedding. came to Oskaloosa, where he has ever since been engaged in the merchant-isiug business, and has made many friends; but now his parents are getting old and want to see him again, so if he iu arrange his business satisfactorily after he gets his final pa peis, he is hoping to take a trip bick to the old home. F. 3.

Becker, one of the naturaliza Nemaha 300 Shawnee 200 Leavenworth 2,800 Card of Thanks herein desire to thank the kind people of Valley Falls, Denison and surrounding country for their liberal contributions to the amount of $108.95 to the fund to purchase an artificial Last Sunday was the anniversary of Editor Vindicator: As some of the taxpayers of the county have been misinformed in regard to my attitude in the court house proposition, I take my pen in hand to the Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. K. McCartney of Valley Falls. 6,000 Cron planting and replanting is the order of the day.

Chas. Kincaid and Mrs. John Robin-son are on the sick list. Don't forget Sunday School and preaching Sunday afternoon. The committee appointed to purchase an organ for the Sunday School have bought of J.

K. French the music dealer of McLouth. It is the same organ that was used at the box social and was secured for $28 00 A sad case indeed is that of little Mattie Blevins who had the misfortune to get both her lower limbs broken. Eler father was in Colorado when the They were married May 22, 1860 at "The Fist District Republicans the old Miiligan homestead, near i explain: In the first place there was a leg and foot etc. for our unfortunate brother, Geo.

Ferrell. R. F. Marsii. New Philadelphia, Ohio, where Mrs.

are firm standpatters to start with. Neither populists nor insurgents ever secured a good (Milliuan) McUartney was born in September 1833.. That Boy Tramp. proposition to place the heating plant with dry closet system under the court house. After careful examination by a competent contractor it was decided that there was not room uuder the old building and it would be a waste of Of the many friends, including tion Inspectors from the St.

Louis was In Oskaloosa, a few days ago looking up the proceedings and records of the clerks ofllce in this regard. Mauy people have an idea that all that is necessary for a man to do if he wants to become a citizen of this country is to iro before the clerk of three Presbyterian ministers, present hold in tne district, in tne primary contest two years ago the The boy tramp singer, who has been hanging around here for several days proves to be an ingrate and a robber. at the marriage, fifty years ago, only highest Republican vote cast two are living, both sisters of Mrs. money to attempt such improvement As J. A.

Zimmerman slept in the ITna sonnH nlan iroc tn hniM on odi. L.i.i ttt.j I Mo.f!rtnfv sistpr Marv McCartney at wns 1 P). dfiO on governor; when ai. i i i uutiu iLcieououtj uuiue euuesaav evenini? 1 Hie UlSlUCli cuuib auu uiac uuw 4, 7 Wnnmlnw Wi nnrt sftpr Ann 1 OOtr tion the old house the Menominee, and sister to court at cost the boy who was to do nhzht dutv I 1 11 1 1 11 1CLC1VCU XU.OAJ XllVA 1 tlon; but such is far from the truth. some of of 125,000 After consulting McCartney at Lincoln, three McCartney brothers marrying three naturalized it must be ,1 iuhb wu uB ues Keys irom Id order to be natu shown by witnesses In order to be that the aonllcant I sune io or siz, from the Miiligan sisters.

tkuuu mo maiibci uu uuuiug laian mcj casn arawer ana aeparted. Mr. McCartney was born in Belfast, Stubbs Leland carrying the district by 2,200 majority. "At the same primary election McNeal, running for state printer, received 8,091 votes: 534 less than Stubbs and away short Constable Conser and Zimmerman accident occurred ana nas not yet returned Last Friday was the last day of school. When school was dismissed for the noon recess the teacher was surprised to find the yard full of the patrons of the district who had coma with well filled baskets.

However he was equal to the occasion and after shakiog hands all around he invited them in and a general good time was had. After dinner there was a nice program. Many expressed the wish that Mr. Allen might be our teacher 18 a good man, physically, mc rally and intellectuallythat he is not a drunk ard, gambler, libertine, nor law violator; and that he Is amply able to provide for himself and family so that were not favorable to the proposition and not thinking it the proper thing to do, I opposed the plan. The third was to build a new court house at a nrtct.

nt flLO Oftl cat1 if tVta molnpito weui lo iori-n L.eaar tnis morning and captured the boy who had been Ireland, March 21, 1832, coming to America in a slow sail ship when he was but a small boy, in the last years of the administration of President Andrew Jackson. He only remembers one incident of the voyage. Going above he was watching the sailors with a detained by Mose Trudell. He had uot become public i he or they will $lo wnicn he admitted having stolen from the desk. charges.

And besides all this he must fayor of be able to read and to understand the asked we uke wq weekg Ume The boy gives his name as Frank constitution or ine unuea oiaies. i rteilU vi uiumeninai, nis age as 18 and bis home in Toledo, Ohio. He says he of half the full Republican vote cf 19,450 cast in the district. McNeal received a plurality, but not a majority vote over his opponents for state printer in the district, total of which amounted to votes, or 3,142 less than the number of boy's curiosity when the waves washed over the deck filling his shoes with salt water, and fearing he had stepped for another term and he has been engaged for next winter. has been in the Reform School in Time was that all this was not necessary, but the requirements are getting more and more rigid each year, and ere long it will be more difficult to proposition before calling an election.

The other commissioners thought the election should be called at once which was done. And now Mr. taxpayer tnil II tft VkA tVQ evMneiro inrl rro rf into the sea he fled below. Ohio for not attending school. From Ohio Mr.

and Mrs. McCartney get naturalization papers than to be- located at Valley Falls in 1863 which Harman Turner. has since been their home, where be come a member of the most exclusive thU cQurt hQuse maUep and waQt clubs of New York City. Mr Becker turQ Qut June he At May 23rd Miss Republicans who voted for has been in business along financial Esta M. Harman daughter of Mr.

eavi that the German boclallsts are and educational lines. and Mrs. Webster Harman of "White the TAILOR "The official records show that Owing to the condition of Mrs. water, was united In marriage to Mr. Harry Castle Turner of Fort Anthony is a vote getter.

In county commissioners what you want done in the matter. Yours respectfully, Mark Renfro, County Commissioner. McCartney's health no efforts were made for a special program on this, Bayard, New Mexico. their Golden Wedding day. the best posted on the constitution and laws of the government of any class of foreigners, and on the whole make the best citizens as a class.

In such localities as this the inspectors have but little to do, but in the big cities they ofieu appear before the court and show that the applicants jlucjt iaitcu wnu toe onae par Their Miss Ethel Mc ents until Tuesday when they left for Topeka and Manhattan, where they Cartney, member of the faculty of the State Normal school at Emporia, and Fire at Nortonville. Fire Sunday noon destroyed Ken-von's brick breeding and salp ham nt. win visit irienas and relatives. From Mrs Jessie Bumgardner and her hus mere mey win make a tour of the the same primary, with no congressional contest on or. attempt to get a big vote or Anthony 15,156 Republicans cast their ballots for him while only 3,438 votes were cast for Pearl, the Democratic candidate.

At this primary election Anthony re-caived the votes of 7,065 more Republicans than McNeal, who band, Dr. Bumgardner of Lawrence, for citizenship are unworthy and have i Nortonville. Two horses perished in were with them to cheer and con- owumcm oiawa ana KJisx Mexico re thoir nnnllcit ons reiecteci. ana in the names, one a 51000. stallion.

The Good. turning in June to Ft. Bajard where pratulate father and mother on their a I entry into the crolden era. vehicles, harness etc, were mostly a posi- Tney were remembered by friends a i rm in vna im a saved, but considerable feed was lost. The fire started In a defective flue.

from abroad and home folks with some cases where the pipers have been secured by fraud the inspector has the naturalization revoked and In this case the man Is deported as an "undesireable." Mr. Turner is a graduate of the State floral tributes and kind letters, the faculty of the state Normal sending 'ly a few days before the fire Mr. C-! 6t 3 tbem a handsome bouauet of brides Kenyan had purchased the barn of Agricultural College and taught school a number of years in Jefferson county. Mrs. Turner i3 a graduate of made an active canvass and claimed everything as he does roses.

Peace be theirs. IRilph McCoy. The insurance policy TRANSFERS. of $1050 on he barn had been properly tr red, but that on the stallion Card of Thanks. now.

AT the Valley Falls High School and has been a successful teacher in Jefferson a T-r for $750 was not made over to Kenyon W. T. Cory and wife desire herein "The vote for Anthony and to thank their kind friends and mXTI nnriV In tKo First. auu iiarvey counties. Their large circle of friends in Kansas and New and became void.

Rankin to F. Armstrong lot lot 2. blk WHlcot ld to McLouth R. 0bomerd wlfato Mry E. Riley CO 1-4 36-10-18 Cotb to Id F.

Turner 1-4 tSXO neighbors for assistance and sympathy la 847 Mass. Lawrence, Kans. Mexico wish them much happiness in during the sickness ai i a ounai w. their new life. I their standing with Republicans', their brother Sila Cory..