Southwestern Advocate from Winfield, Kansas • Page 6

Saturday night at the office of Albright the assembly executive committee met to consider the interests of the coming assembly. All the members were present except S. E. Fink and Q. A.

Glass who were absent on account of sickness. The committee members present were M. L. Wortman, A. H.

Limerick, M. B. Light, T. B. Myers, A.

O. Ebright and M. B. Kerr, also S. W.

Stophlet, superintendent. A discussion of tinances developed the fact that the assembly is clear of all indebtedness and in shape to launch out into enlargement and ment. Possibilities of securing city water on the ground was discussed with encouraging prospects. Flowers and fountains were enthroned as a result of better water facilities. Their at-, tention was turned to the necessity of it new building for Chautauqua work.

After thorough discussion it was determined that the building should be constructed and ready for use before the coming assembly. T. B. Myers and M. B.

Light were appointed to secure permission from the council, and also to obtain plans and specitications. It was determined that the structure should be 40x60 in dimension. This is distinctively a Chautauqua building. It will be modeled after the Greek style of architecture. It will be a permanent and attractive improvement to our beautiful Chautauqua grounds.

It will give an inspiration for C. L. S. C. work, and will inspire added confidence in the future of the Wintield Assembly.

It will in a permanent way take the place of the large tent which has been called "The Pavilion." In another year it may be possible to erect a building to be permanent headquarters for the boys' and girls' clubs, which is also needed. And thus year by year the grounds may be additionally beautified and facilities increased. The outlook for the assembly was considered never brighter; never under the circumstances, more favorable for enlargement. Attention was given to the school and platform work for the year 1902. A contract was ordered with Blanche Mitchell of Kansas City as teacher of art.

Admiral Schley, General Funston, Fitzhugh Lee and Bob Taylor, were considered as available for the platforms and correspondence ordered. It is the confident hope of the community that their enthusiasm may be strengthened and paralled by equal interest on the part of the citizens of Wintield. The desire is that at least 2000 season tickets shall be purchased by Winfield people before the assembly opens. If this be done, the improvements planned can be easily paid for and the assembly year close. with a balance to credit for future enlargement.

Ex cutive Committee Meeting. That Slander. The Courier of Monday night contained a long article casting severe reflection on Evangelists Williams and Alexander. The article was founded on a screed about Wintield published in the St. Louis Republic of December 22.

which claimed to be a write-up of the work of Mr. Williams as an evangelist. The Courier jumped to the conclusion that the Republic screed was written by an authorized agent of Mr. Williams, in order to advertise his work. Mr.

Williams was in the city this week and says that nobody in any way connected with his work had anything whatever to do with the Republic article. And those who know him will not need his statement to convince them that he was in no wise responsible for such a false and sensational mess of misrepresentations. The fact that he has bought a home here proves the estimate in which he hoids this city. Mr. Williams had an article in the Chautauqua News which shows that he is not disposed to take all the credit for the present moral standing of Winfield.

In that article he says: "When the writer found that Winfield was without saloons and had back-bone enough to runout its joints and crush them to the wall, when he saw the beautiful stone buildings used for stores, court house, high school and colleges, when he had met the many kindly Christain men and women as well as others who had a pleasant smile and a cherry word, and last but not least, when he saw the beautiful Chautauqua park and heard of the splendid assemblies and programs provided for the summer, he felt that coupled with its salubrious climate it might be almost an ideal spot for a a home." The Courier had a right to criticise the Republic for its senseless screed, but it ought not to place the responsibility of it where it does not belong. District Court Proceedings. Mount vs Mount, plaintiff granted divorce. Aldrich vs Aldrich, same. State vs Green, continued for term.

Mann vs Downey, judgment favor of plaintiff. Costs taxed to defendant. Wilson vs Gray, judgment favor plaintiff for costs. Eastman vs Roberts, dismissed with prejudice. Costs taxed to plaintiff.

Seanor vs Kemp, judgment favor of defendant for costs. State vs Cantrell, defendant fined $1 and costs. Committed until fine and costs are paid. State vs Parsons, Waters, Mayse, McFarland and Hines, continued for term. Denning vs Yount, stricken from docket.

Yount vs Denning, stricken from docket with leave to reinstate. Martin vs Kroenert judgment favor defendants for costs. Waketield vs Branine, temporary injunction made perpetual. Jenkins vs Jenkins, motion for temporary alimony sustained. Jackson vs Guinn, temporary injunction made perpetual.

Mann vs Bower, judgment favor defendant for costs. Fairview township vs Santa Fe, dismissed for want of prosecution. vs Irons, same. Hampshire vs Von Stein, dismissed. Dillard vs Davis, judgment favor plaintiff for $474, interest and costs.

Warner vs Moore, judgment in rem for plaintiff for $695, interest and costs. Mortgage foreclosed. State vs. Stiner, motion for a new trial overruled. Stiner is convicted of selling liquors and maintaining a nuisance at Geuda.

He will be sentenced the latter part of the week. State vs. Gleason, motion for a new trial overruled. State vs. Conley, motion for a new trial overruled and defendant given a sentence of two years in the penitentiary at hard labor.

Conley is convicted of grand larceny. It was proven that he stole and drove cattle off the Ohio ranch south of Maple City, into the territory. His attorneys have decided to appeal the case. State vs. Hughes, convicted of ceny, sentenced to the reform school or one year in the county jail.

Clyde Moore, who was convicted of murder in the second degree of killing C. L. Wiltberger, was brought before the court Tuesday afternoon and his attorneys argued the motion for a new trial on the grounds that the court admitted much erroneous testimony; that the court was faulty in its instructions to the jury, and that the prosecution worked on the theory of a conspiracy which they did not try to prove; and which was necessary cording to law, before any testimony could be offered. The motion was overruled. Mr.

Robert K. Eaton of Wichita and Miss Pearl Pilcher were united in marriage by Judge Cottingham at the home of the bride, 10 o'clock Christmas morning. Only the members of the family were present at the ceremony. Mr. Eaton is auditor of the Pond Lumber Co.

at Wichita, and has many friends there. He is a young man well liked and popular both in business and social circles of that place. His parents reside in Butler county, his father having formerly been sheriff of that county. The bride is the charming young daughter of Dr. F.

Hoyt Pilcher, the well-known surgeon and proprietor of the Pilcher Surgical home. She has many friends here who wish the young couple every happiness the world can bestow. The County Will Care For Them. Married. P.

H. Albright of the associated charities had a conference with the county commissioners Friday and an agreement was made as to the poor who are quarantined with contagious diseases. The associated charities committee agreed to care for them until the first of the year, after which the commissioners agreed to look after them through the poor commissioner. It has long been a disputed question as to who should look after such cases. Some have contended that if the city quarantines a family that is not able to provide for itself it should also care for them.

The county attorney advised the commissioner that under the present law the county, is obliged to care for such cases. It will be a relief to the charities committees as well as to the city. A Family Christmas Social. On Christmas day the children of Mr. and Mrs.

Stephen Hawkins, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Carter of Winfield Mr.

and Mrs. G. A. Hawkins and family of Oxford, Mr. Wm.

Taylor and family of North Beaver, and Mr. Earl Swope of Hobart, gathered at their home in Beaver township to enjoy Christmas festivities with the old folks, and to say they did, is putting it mildly. Just before dinner was announced Mr. Carter, acting as Santa Clause, proceeded to go fishing, and caught a great many presents which were distributed by little Hazel Taylor. Then dinner was called and the way the good eatables of all kinds and a big pot of oyster soup disappeared showed that there was no green hands at the table.

After all had eaten until they nearly bust their buttons, Mr. Clayton Shane amused the crowd for two hours with his phonograph, especially the two old people who have lived to be 71 and 81 years old and had never heard a machine talk and sing until now. The Baden Plants Changed Hands. The Baden packing house, ice plant and branch houses changed hands Tuesday. The business has been incorporated under the name of J.

P. Baden Produce company, with a capital stock of $75,000. Chance Wells, who has managed the business so successfully in the past, owns stock in the new company, and will continue in the management. This insures a continuance of the fair dealing and successful operation of the past. Mr.

Wells is a thorough and competent business man and understands every detail of the business. Marshal Covalt has sold his property out beyond the M. E. college, and has purchased the Strader Olin house on east Eighth. He will move in February.

At the regular meeting of the A. 0. U. W. lodge Thursday night the resignation of Frank Sidle as financier was received and Hop Shivers elected to take bis place Arthur Farnsworth and Sarah Gardner of New Salem were married Wednesday noon by Probate Judge Cottingham at his home.

After the ceremony they went to their new home in Tisdale township. Roy Phillips, son of E. H. Phillips, had his collar bone broken Thursday evening. A horse he was riding stumbled and fell, throwing the boy under him.

Dr. Tandy set the broken bone and he is getting along nicely. County Clerk Sloan had the honor of being elected vice-president of the state association of county clerks at the recent Hutchinson meeting. He also served on the committee that had the matter of the new tax bill under consideration. Rev.

Guy returned Saturday from Hunter, where he had been conducting a very successful meeting for the Christian church. The congregation there has built a new church, and Rev. Guy succeeded in raising $600 on dedication day, enough to raise the debt. F. W.

Doane of Blackwell, a former resident of Winfield, has decided to come back here. A deal was closed whereby he becomes owner of the Payne implement business, and he will soon take possession. He is an old hand at the business and is well known all over the county. W. R.

Oliver, a brother of French E. Oliver, the evangelist who preached in Winfield during the recent revival, is in the city, and led the Y. M. C. A.

meeting at the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon. There is some talk of the local Y. M. C. A.

engaging his services as secretary. Henry Evans and Will Hodge colored) were arrested Christmas day by Cal Ferguson and Dick Kruger charged with theft. They were caught north of Udall. The two boys had been in Rucker's store looking at shoes, and it is charged that one of them swiped a pair, at least the missing shoes were found in possession of the boys. Officers Kruger and Barker arrested five Brazilians Tuesday and took them before the police judge, making a verbal complaint of They were fined and committed to jail.

In the afternoon they brought habeas corpus proceedings, through their attorney, Joseph O. Hare, and Judge McBride released them. He held that the complaint was not properly made and that they were being deprived of liberty without due process of law. Miss Eva Watson of this city and Mr. E.

B. Jamison of Louisana Mo. were married last Thursday evening at the home of the bride's parents by Rev. T. W.

Jeffrey. The bride has been one of the popular clerks at B. Lynn's store for several years and is well known in Winfield's best society. The groom is a traveling salesman for Stone Brothers of Chicago. They went to Chicago immedialely after the wedding, where they will remain about a month.

They will be "at home' after February 1 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Watson on South Loomis..