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(The BARTON COUNTY DEMOCRAT) 111 1 OFFICIAL CITY AND DAILY ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTS. COUNTY PAPER VOLUME XLHI. GREAT BEND, KANSAS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1918. NUMBER 92. 7 I mm I Ji -jr- THE CASUALTY LIST.

MORE CREDIT IS GOUTY PARTIES MUST STAND TRIAL NAVAL FORCE IS TO BE REDUCED EXTENDED ALLIES EXTENDED HONORS TO FRANK BLOOMER i RETIRING COUNTY COMMISSIONER PAID HIGH TRIBUTE BY BUSINESS MEN. PHESSUED WITH FINE WATCH WHO NOW OWE U. S. HUGE TOTAL KAISER AND HIS COHORTS TO BE DEALT WITH BY ALLIED TRIBUNAL. TWENTY PER CENT OF MEN NOW SERYING TO BE RELEASED SOON.

OF MORE THAN EIGHT BILLIONS. D. A. Banta gave a brief sketch of the trials of securing the new building, and of, how the board had labored fbr the best Interests of the county, even against strong opposition and he stated that Mr. Bloomer and the other members of the board were entitled to the highest credit for their efforts and were deserving of the thanks of the entire county, for they had greeted a building which would be a thing of beauty an(J would be appreciated for ages to come by every person in the community.

K. C. Cole told of the "Long, Long, Trail," and no man in Barton county is better able to review the history of Barton county than is Judge Cole. Like many others still here, the Judge was an. early settler and SUFFERERS TO BE JUDGES GLASS TO SUCCEED MO ESTIMATES ARE PARID DOWN A.

S. ALLPHIN RESIGNS At the morning, service last Sunday A. S. Aliphin tendered his resignation to his congregation as pastor of the Christian church in this city, the same to take effect on the last Sunday in February, No statement was made by Mr. Allphia for.

this step or what his future plans would be. it is known he has since coming here turned down a number of pastoral offers which carried with them financial remuneration handsomely largely than has been received in Pawnee Rock. Mr. Aliphin has actively identified himself with every good and progressive move that has been launchced in the community's behalf since he located here and his removal from the city, if such occurs, will be a loss that will not readily be replaced. Good hearted and accommodating, with a fund of good humor that appears impossible to exhaust, he is a hale fellow well met on all occasions.

Wherever he goes and in whatever he may cast his lot he may rest astlired of the best wishes for himself and his estimable family of their host of Pawnee Rock friends. Pawnee Rock Herald. Washinglon, Dec. 5. The following casualties are reported by the commanding general of American ExpedMonary Forces: Kilted in action 421; died of wounds 310; died of accident and other causes 21; diid of airplane accident 12; died of disease 431; wounded severely 344; wounded degree undetermined 93; wounded slightly 619; missing in ao tion 424.

Total 3030. Killed in action Serg. Earl E. Ramsey, Cedarvale; Corp. William E.

Burns, Otto Edward Aulson, Jamestown; Pvt. Joser-h Martin Gress, Seneca; Samuel S. Hubbard, Atwood James Romich, Muscotal; John Edwin SL Clari, Harbon; Charles D. Miller, Ellsworth; Quincy R. Seymor, RantonI; Donald C.

Lane, Quincy, Died of wounds Lieut. Ralph Ash-burn Branch, Wichita; Moses W. Mary weather, Kansas City; Corp. Bugler Wm. Fred K.

Scheufler, Hois-ington; Wray Clarke, Pittsburg; William P. Phillips, Whitewater; As Nomination Is Sent to the Senate for a Might Token of Appreciation of Ills Services As an Official. Countries That Have Suffered Most Are to Pronounce Their Fate, New Year's Expenditures Cut a Bil-lioa More Troops Arrive Home. Confirmation This Afternoon. he has seen and likewise experienced all of the ups and downs, and like 1L 1 a a The hannwrt ami wno 8iayea ne.

is giaa ne Washington, Dec. 5. The United stuck" instead of going back to tno Marda Hotel last evening in States today an addi "Ma's folks. His address for the honor of Frank Bloomer, of Claflin. most part was a stirring patriotic tional credit to Greece of twenty-three million, seven hundred and sixty-four thousand, and thirty-six dollars, making a total to Greece of $39,554,036, and a grand total to all appeal for the unity of action of the people of this great country during the trying weeks which are to come.

The war has not been won, he said, and the principles for which the boys of this land have fought and died who retires from the offico of county commissioner from his district at the January meeting, was one of the very finest gatherings of its kind ever held anywhere, and accorded a tribute to Mr. Bloomer such as has never beforo been given to a retiring office held in Barton county. London, Dec. 5. The views exchanged at the Allied conference in this city, including those relating to the future of the ex-kaiser, have been communicated to President Wilson and it is reported that there are reasons to believe that the president coincides with them.

According to a responsible opinion the former kaiser and the others guilty of violations of international law will be dealt with by an allied tribunal, composed of representatives from the countries that have suffered most. Washington, Dec. 5. The release of twenty per cent of the present United States naval- force, or about one hundred thousand men, has been authorized by the Navy Department. None of the men serving in foreign waters, however, will bo discharged until they return home.

Washington, Dec. 5. More than a billion dollars has been cut from tho. estimates of the navy expenditures for the coming year. New York, Dec.

5. The transport Ocra arrived here today with twen-, ty-two hundred troops aboard. of the Allies of $8,220,340,702. William T. Heidle, Junction City; Raymond P.

Bishop, Parsons; Albert E. Bodmer, Paradise. Washington, Dec. 5. The nomina would not be accomplished until SAM nOLMES Died from aeroplane accident Lt.

Germany has been made to pay and Fred G. Austrom, Coffeyville. tion of Representative Carter Glass, of Virginia, as secretary of the treas The banquet was attended by about Died of disease Pvt. Ernest- L. Brown, Junction City.

nivii ui unci in aiiu viaum, ury, will be sent to the senate for confirmation some time this afternoon, it was learned today. The nom- Wounded severely Lieut. Claud no 111 wot IcyiflCUUtUtt' UUlltill so great a need for real patriot I- uvui vi uuusicrs ior everytning ror tne nation was filled out before the pres ism as at the present time, he said, good of Barton county. ident sailed, and its introduction in and the next few weeks will be among the most vital in the history C. Hampshire, Garnett; Corp.

Ray Maryham, Topeka; William Edgar McHorne. Inman; Sergt. Harry A. Baum, Weir; Guy C. Bigelow, Burns; Francis A.

Erie, Fulton; Clifford Ja-coby, Eldorado. dicates that the Virginia representa The guests assembled at tho at 7:30 and previous to the ban- tive has finally expressed his willingness to accept the nomination, al mint 1 I llv I1UUUU. VJtl 11IO.U 111 Ok UC quet were taken through tho new A taught that agreements between men court house by Messrs G. W. Brooks Word was received this morning of the death of Sam Holmes, who passed away yesterday afternoon in Winfield, where he had been attending Southwestern College.

Death resulted from pneumonia. He was a brother of Clarence Holmes of this city and was twenty years of age. News of his serious illness was received yesterday morning and Clarence left at once by ititomobile for Winfield. Sam Holmes was born and raised jn Douglas, Kansas, and burial will be made at that place. He leaves a father and mother, and four brothers, Clarence of this city, Ernest of Wichita, Wilmot of Kansas City and Howard who is in France.

Mrs. Clarence Holmes left this morning for Winfield. though he still refuses to say. and nations are not mere scraps of Glass refuses to discuss his nomi Wounded, degree undetermined Sergt. Hugh T.

Gay wood. Eureka; Dennis K. Harper, Manhattan; Ed ward Bach, Greeley; Corp. Fred Cole, Ellsworth; Clinton C. Cope.

Eureka; Lewis C. McDonald, Cha- nation at this time, saying: "As a paper to be thrown away at will. She must also be subdued, not merely sorry that she did not win the war, but must be made to be sorry for tho wrongs which she has done. Un Washington, Dec. 5.

Any action looking to a demand upon Holland for the extradition of William Ho-henzollern will be held in abeyance until President Wilson reaches Europe, according to information today at State Department. The British and French governments already have been examining into the legal questions which might be involved in any efforts to bring the former kaiser to trial. President Wilson, so far as officials now in Washington are aware, never has expressed himself on the subject. matter of courtesy to tho President and Harold English, and were shown through all of the rooms from basement to attic. A very great many of those in the party had never previously been Inside tho building and even those who had followed the construction closely marveled at the beauty of the completed edifice.

It and the Senate I can not say anything until the nomination has been acted til that end is accomplished no vic upon." tory will have been secured, and he AmnrtQctf Art trio fanf Vs onif nnnnn It is understood that McAdoo, at President Wilson's request, will continue as director general of the rail sive spirit of the people of Barton corapllsh- this wm not bJ ac roads until the President's revira, ALL'S WELL" WITH THE AMERICAN PEACE PARTY Washington, Dec. 5. "All is well aboard the George Washington," was in effect the mvssage lvcencd this morning by radio from the carrying tho presidemiai prty to the peace conference. The President spent, the most of the first day of the voyage in working with his stenographers and dined quietly with his wife. One peculiar incident in connection with the dinner was the fact that the waiter who served at the President's table claims to have attended the former German emperor and his wife in the same suite on the trial trip of the boat.

The suite is plainly but comfortably furnished, and lacks all of the luxurious furnishings with which it was equipped when it was occupied as the em- peror's suite. On account of a slight cold the President was ordered by his physician to rest during the afternoon 1 1 it kept in close touch with the White House by wireless. In the evening Mrs. Wilson released carrier pigeons with notes, thanking Vice Admiral. Gleves for the success of his arrangements for their trip.

take pride in its joint wnn mnct 0A when his successor will be named. paycr will ownership. PLEA FROM PAPA'S BOY. apDrcclated and enjoved bv every ronowing tne tour oi inspection person in the gathering. KANSAN BAND WITH WILSON.

Kansas City, Dec. 5. The Ken they were seated at beautifully dec- lagt the toastmaster Btatedf and in MRS. WINIFRED JACOBS. Mrs.

Winifred Jacobs died at the family home in Dodge City on Tuesday, following, an attack of the influ enza, and the remains were taken to Hutchinson, where interment was made this afternoon. Mrs. Jacobs before her marriage was Miss Leah Burnett, and besides her husband leaves to mourn her loss her mother ana three sisters and two brothers. Mr. Jacobs, was a former Ellin wood boy and will be remembered by most of uiairii ittuit'B twin in lilt! Uibl uus- the talk of F.

V. Russell one could nute; Ira Detweiler, Harper; Pvt. Ernest Albertson, Woodlawn; Thomas J. Kelley, Neoosho Rapids; Ni-gal L. Christine, Lawrence; Jack C.

Hale, Mayctta; Fred Bernhardt, Marion. Wounded slightly Pvt. George McLaughlin. Independence; Asa Powers'; Bayard; Francis J. Black, Manhattan; Frank E.

Davis, Blue Rapids; Herbert Foster, Cairo; Louis Hankey, Preston; Alva Guy McGin-nis, orton Sergt. Robert Lewis Jones, Greeley; Corp. Raymond Avery Jordon, Chanute; Owen E. Hodge-son, LaCygne; Ralph Auson Randall, Wichita; Cook George L. Green, Burr Oaks; Pvt.

Harry Albert Myers, Americus; Lester Lincoln Zieber, Pawnee Rod; James T. Rogers, Wichita; Harrison Augustus, Quen-emo. I Missing in action Pvt. Glen C. Gil- sington, band of 22 pieces which has the honor of being one of the two bands accompanying the president abroad, and which figured not help but feel that the statement sible manner were served a banquet, not only fit for kings and potentates Ex-Crown Prince Beirs for Mercy for Himself and Old Man BiU.

London, Dec. 5. "The English are clamoring to get father and myself away from Holland. We are down and out and my father is a broken man. Is not that enough punishment," said the former crown prince in a statement to the press was eminently correct.

but even fit for free American citi In regards to permanent roads he zens, ana one wnich every person stated that he had traveled over the prominently in a recruiting duel at Kansas City last July between the marines and the navy, is headed by prencnt greatly appreciated. I hlirhwava nf Hnplanri nr1 nf Ttnlf ami rm Ihftl Following tho banquet fC.l5,"lfeborTiror" Kensington. trance, nam Dr tne iiomfmfltm- rnnl fnant nf tho. rvtnnte in flow the residents of that community." organization wentto the Great AMERICA WELL POLICED Washington, Dec. 5.

"America is II. C. Brown, a former inspector of of patriotic and appropriate speech- dreds and hundreds of years ago, and cb, interspersed Mwlth wit, and wih iJd wonderful advantages, stirring patriotic songs from a bevy battle, of the, Marne, one of the of handsome young ladles, garbed in struggles of the world war which white and with red. white and blue "ill go down one of the greatest Lakes Naval Training station, composed of "rookie" musicians. Recently they were chosen from among the court house here but who left for the army the first of November, has more thoroughly policed today than ever before in its history," was the announcement made today in the an- OFFER 200,000 JOBS.

23 other bands as being among the been honorably discharged from len, Independence; Lester O. Griffith; in the history of the world war only nual report of Attorney General Greg best musicians ever at the naval sta-ICamp Pike on account of the war be caps and Bashes, the girls not only won by the Allies because of the ory who has waged the war against Baileyville; Raymond Hendricks, Ax tlon. I inc over and is back in Great Dend belng a delight to the eye but the i good roads of France which permit the internal enemies of this country. tel1; Early Bryant, Tonowanda; Shipping Board and Merchant Marino Open Work Avenues to Soldiers. Washington, Dec.

5. Plans were blending of their splendid voices in Captain Moffett told the Kansas visiting with his old friends for the ted General Joffre to rush thousands Charles Edward Fox, Kansas City; the songs added a delightful touch bandsmen, before their departure for day. C. W. Pricket accompanied him of men in motor trucks and busses FROM AMERICA OF COURSE Clyde T.

Crocker, Coffeyville; Chas to the entertainment that could not New York, to board the president's from Hutchinson today. agreed upon today by. the war de to the assistance of his worn-out Washington, Dec. 5. It was an- iheirman Hoppas, Dresden; William fail to be deeply appreciated.

ship, that he expected them to "live partment and the shipping board, un troops Robert Gwinn, who has been con der which offers of 200,000 jobs in nounced here today that the idea of ouik, Calister; William Wesley the British war tank was inspired by Fowler, Hutchinson; Samuel O. Has- up to the excellent reputation they Tom Keegan presided as toastmas He told of some of the awful costs had made while in training," and ship yards and the merchant marine ter and demonstrated the entire capa ter, Sterling; Thomas F. Carey, Kan of the great struggle in Europe; how the American farm tractor. wil be placed before soldiers soon to that each man was responsible for ihlity and fitness of a true son of the war debt of the nations alone sas City; Herschel Miller Dennis, To fined to his home for the past several days with the asthma, is better today and it is expected that he will be out in a few days and ready for business. His daughter Frances is looking after be mustered out of the service.

the great honor that had been be tho Kmerald Isle for this position, by was more than two hundred billions peka; William Cis, Fredonia; Fred MORE DEMANDS ON GERMANY London, Dec. 5. The British' gov The shipping board will send a stowed upon them. H. Marcy, Milford: Roy Cushinc of dollars and of how this was only Introductions of the different speak ers in apt remark3 and with inimit ernment has decided on the national- Downs; John Francis Derby, Fron the shoe business in his absence.

a small per cent of the real cost of tho stnifrcle. Eiehteen million mpn committee of three special agents to each camp to aquaint the men with the kind of work available. Each able wit, and paid a very pretty ization of railways and also to make tenac Estel Wiley Wilson, Everest; MARIE JOHNSON Word was received here this morn a demand on Germany for the return Lafayette L. Troutman, Lewis; Elmer compliment to tho young, ladies who haye ejther bcen kUlpdj wcre scriously had graced the assemblage with their wounded or are missing, more than Charlie Gibson, ho is in a hospital ing by Mrs. Arthur Ramspeare of the of Helgoland to Great Britain.

L. Monroe-, Enterprise; Day Dalton presence. threo hundred and fiftv thousand Moore Wakeeney; Charles Orten, death of Miss Marie Johnson, which occurred at El Dorado, Kansas, yes at Fort Riley with an arm off and one eye out, the result of an explosion of a hand grenade while attempting to Mayor O. w. Dawson was the first homes in France alone have been GREETED BELGIAN RULERS Bluemound; Walter Hess, Hill City; terday from an attack of the influ Fan's, Dec.

5. King Albert of Bel- pvilhelm Peterson, Linwood; Logan save the lives of others, is to undergo i speaker on the program and made I wrecked, and the misery and suffer-but a short talk, telling of the won- hng caused can never again begin to enza. gium and his wife and son arm ved John Reigla, Jetmore another operotion, it i3 said. It is derful advances which Barton coun-be computed. here today to attend the peace confer thought a piece of the grenade is ty naa mane during tne past lew But to offset this staggering trag ence and were given a most enthus- RELAXED She was the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Oscar Johnson, and was born and reared in this city, removing to lodged in his head. You all know Gib. iastic welcome. I Sugar regulations have now been years, now was one oi uic very euy, ne continued, tne Allies and The Huns rejoice over such things.

committee will have an officer assigned to assist in its work. No actual recruiting will be done at the camps, but the men will be given opportunity to make visits home and subject themselves to civilian life. Then when they are ready to take job3 the shipping boards will indicate- the nearest place of employment either in a ship yard or on board a ship. Men desiring to go to the sea and who are without experience, will be given a course of instruction on the shipping board's training ships. Men desiring to go to ship yards will be assigned to work for which they are best fitted.

best counties in the entire state with America have gained a most wonder relaxed to the extent that private con an assessed valuation of more thanlful victory the greatest of ages in FLU BAD IN KANSAS CITY sumers will not be limited to the Wichita with her parents a few years ago. She wasvemployed as a tele-phono operator in the Bell Telephone John and Pete Tihl, Will Schartz fifty million dollars and with a real comparison with which all victories Kansas City. Dec. 5. Surgeon Gen- amount of sugar that they may con- and Otto Fiegge were here from El- valuation of from 75 to 80 mjlllon.

I of previous wars are as nothing eral Blue, the head of the U. S. Public tjime or buy at one time, and public linwood this morning to look after Companys offices at ElDorado and was taken ill with the disease. Her He complimented the county that it I has gained for the world practically Health Service, has been asked to send eating places may place the sugar business affairs and for a short visit had had as commissioners men of the freedom of mankind. It has set at a government physician here to take bowls on the tables if they desire to mother went there to care for her and with friends.

typo of Frank Bloomer who would! naught kings, princes and potentates, charge of the influenza epidemic. do so. They will no longer be limited was herself taken ill and is reported erect such a building as the newand had showed to the world the either in their service or general con to be in a very serious condition. Ma Dr. Martha Guthrie left this, morn VOTE DOWN RESOLUTION sumption of sugar, pending a general court house, and told a story typi-high ideals for which American man ing for her home in Neola, where she rie was aged 18 years.

She was a girl most highly esteemed by all who knew fying the fact that I' rank can come I hood and womanhood stands the Washington, Dec. 5. The Cummins conservation program which will be will snftnd a. fpw davs visitinc with WANT HUNS TO PAY WAR COST. resolution to send a Senate committee I announced following Mr.

Hoover's back" at any time and the warm, I universal fatherhood of God and the her and her many mends in tnis city i her parents. cordial feelings now existing will re-1 brotherhood of man. So it was not to Paris to watch the developments of survey of the situation in Europe. win greany regret me news oi uer. French Insist Expense BIH Be Dis main tho same.

I only a victory of arms, but the the peace conference, was voted down I Grocers need not require patrons to death E. R. Moses devoted his timo prin-1 greatest moral victory of 4he ages as by the Senate foreign relations com- sign pledges when they purchase su Mrs. Lemon came in last night from Hutchinson to join her husband, who is pastor of the Methodist church here. DAVE GRAY FUNERAL.

mittee today. sa cipally to a discussion, of the good well, wnicn meant not oniy tne ae- Retain profit margin on sugar will roads problem and their multitude of feat of Germany but or the German The funeral services for the late Uncle Dave Gray, of Hoisington, will TURK FLEET IN ALLIED HANDS, still be maintained as it now stands benefits and urged that the county 1 viewpoint as well, and the result London, Dec. 5. The entire Turk-1 and price interpreting committees be held at the family home in that THE MARKETS. board take immediate action towards would be that Prussianism would be rnnstrnrftnn of nnrmanrnt hieh-1 crushed everywhere.

It had been a tributed Among Vanquished. Paris, Dec. 4. In the Chamber of Deputies yesterday a number of deputies propesed adoption of a resolution concerning the indemnity to be levied against the enemy powers. The resolution says: "The Chamber of Deputies, having taken note of the armistice terms imposing upon aur enemies reparation for ell damage done, Invites the gov- ish fleet is now in the hands of the will continue to regulate the retain city tomorrow, Friday, afternoon at Allies.

The fleet includes the former price or sugar. ways through Barton county He university training school for the 2: SO o'clock and interment made in stated that Kansas was iaklng the people of America as well, until all Lfre Stock. City, Dec. the cemetery at that place O. W.

DAWSON, Barton Co. Food Administrator. German cruiser Goeben, and all are now interned in the Golden Horn at -Live stock Kansas lead in this matter and he waited were united and 100 per cent Ameri Mr. firav was born in Sharon. Constantinople.

his home county to lead the state and leans Mich on April 8. 1839, growing to I markets today. market FINEST BRIDGE IN COUNTY CATTLE Receipts was confident that they would do so. He stated also that in all the ages manhood in that community. He had BERLIN WORKMEN AT HAGUE D.

M. Converse was in from Clar Mr. MoSes is a member of the State before the people had erected beau been a resident of Barton couity for dy; prime fed fee- I82ai0 Copenhagen, Dec. 5. A delegation ence Township today paying his taxe3 Highway Commission and stated that tlful and mammoth structures tc i.

ti, I and heifers. from the Workmen's and Soldiers' and attending to otner business mat 325 miles of bard surface roads had commemorate the progress and the bcen approved in this state and that! brave deeds of their peoples, monu- liumcoitau in iii miuhu iau me. lonrxn. flrof the Allied powers, r. fiscal charges which will cover the expenses caused by th ewar.

Ths- should be divided among them by a financial. commission of the nations in proportion to, their Council has arrived at The Hague ters and visiting with friends. He county in ana navmg Deen a en rnnttnoa resident of that rommii- steady; bulk of sales at $17.2517.60. from Berlin to enter into negotiations reports that the viaduct bridge on the an equal mileage would bo approved ments, some of which were erected concerning the former emperor. county road at the southwest corner by July 1st.

'He stated that it was thousands of years ago, and which uv. in Top price, $17.70 of his farm i3 now almost completed his belief that prices of materials will yet stand for ages typifying their BIG JOB FOR HOOVER. and he says that it is absolutely going and labor would not be appreciably spirit of onward and upward for the FLEET DID EFFECTIVE WORK. respective contributions to the carry-ing on of tho war." rinnap 1ft nf the. armistice conditions London, Dec.

5. In the prenmin- to be one of the very finest bridges to lower for three or four years and he better things and in this connection Local 3Iarket. Wheat. $2.082.05. Eggs 55c.

Butter 55c. ary peace conferences, the appoint- be found anywhere The crossroad urged building immediately so that he introduced a resolution unani- British Tenth Squadron Stopped the full benefit of the federal aid mously passed by the Barton County Ships Carrying Contraband. make reporation for damage done. ment of Herbert Hoover, as food ad- at thi3 corner was very low and the ministrator for the entire world was viaduct is so constructed that it forms discussed. a bridge for both the east and west could be secured.

He complimented Business Men's Association at their County Engineer Armstrong on his regular meeting the previous evening 11 London, Dec. 5. Fifteen thousand THE WEATHER. and the north and south roads and it ships carrying contrabands of war, work and said mat nis salary wouiairecommenuiuB max a unauic Mr. and Mrs.

Wayne Mills, of Tyrol, Kansas, who have been here for a visit with Mr. onT Mrs. G. W. Sew were stopped by the Tenth Squad LOVETT HAS is going to be a wonderful highway For Kansas Fair tonight and Fri bo on of the best investments the morlal Hallbe erected for the brave county ever made.

Regarding the boys of Barton county and recom- ron of the British fleet in the eight Washington, Dec. 5. Robert S. Improvement. day; colder Friday and in nortn por hundred mile stretch of sea between; ard, returned to their-home today.

Lovett has resigned as one of the Dan also reports that so far his rourt house he Baid that he had mending that the sacred cnarge oi tion tonight. directors of the railroad administra- family, has been fortunate in escaping They are just recently married and traveled extensively and believed promulgating this work be taken in the Orkny Island and Iceland, during the time of the blockade, thus accomplishing one of the finest feats charge by the Barton County War tion and will jreturn to his place the influenza, lut he says that there were on their honeymoon trip, and with the Union Pacific. has been a lot of the disease in that (are going back to Seward County to Council. community. Wheat out that way is 'engage in fanning.

In regard to Frank Bloomer, the In history, was the news revealed to-! day by Sir Erin Geddes, first lord guest of honor, he said that he had Lei and Thompson came In this looking fine and gives promise of a of the British admiralty. morning irom -Aricansas uuy ior nig crop ior next year. that there was no liner county building in the nation, but that could only be expected for there was no more progressive community of people anywhere in the United States than those of Barton county and the board of county commissioners were true representatives of that class of folk. known him for a long time, having met him in the early days on the John McMulIen. an old time settler here but now living south of Raymond, was attending; to business and visiting with old friends in the city today.

Mrs. Frank Peyton and daughter visit with friends for a few days. Mrs. Britton spaugh came in last night from Dodge City for a short visit with home folks. Cheyenne Bottoms when the Bottoms were covered with ducks and the Just received a shipment of fancy New York kraut, extra fine, 3 pounds for 25c.

Kopke Bros. Grocery. Evelyn are both on the sick list with, the influenza. (Contlnnued on Page Six).