The Richfield Monitor from Richfield, Kansas • 1

RICHFIELD, SATURDAY, FEB. 27, 1909. VOL. XIII. NO.

4 HAPPY HOLLOW. Jasper, Miss Anna- Eversoll and Mrs Craver and sqn, Francis, spent Tuesday evening at Sam Stewart's to practice songs for the 'Convention that will take place at Prairie View. When the callers arrived Sam and family were in bed, but thinking the night riders were after them they were soon on the scene of action and all spent a pleasant evening. John Geist and wife called at Fred Craver's Tuesday. Mrs.

Sam Stewart and Miss Mary Moore went to Keltrier Tuesday. Miss Moore was purchasing Home things necessary for housekeeping. Miss Moore is staying wih Mrs.1 wells we know of. Sam Stewart is the proud possessor of a fine new calf. This may sound like a small affair to many of our readers that raise calves by the hundred each year, but to any of us new comers that have only one cow this is quite a different thing.

We know of four men out gathering fuel Saturday. Must be expecting another cold snap. The Roll brothers have about forty acres broke out getting ready for spring work. They expect to put out about 140 acres. This county may not be so far behind in farming in the future.

At least things look favorable now. John Marshall went to Richfield one day this week. Mr. '1 hompson moved on his claim this week. We hear he intends starting a poultry farm.

Will Brooks is expected back Feb. 25, with his bride to dwell in Happy 'Follow community. Mack. ANOTHER FIRE. Two little boys, a little match A little barn, a little scratch, A burnt horse no more will roam And the boys are standing in their home sweet home.

Last Wednesday afternoon at about 3 o'clock fire was discovered in Hind-man's barn. Charlie Collins, who was riding into Richfield, saw smoke puring from the barn. He rode on into town and turned in an alarm and then rode back as rapidly as possible, but the barn was then a mass of flames. A crowd quickly gathered, buckets were procured and the fire was prevented Irom spreading any further. Fortunately the wind was not high and the fire was soon under coutrol.

A brood mare belouging to Miss Rose Hindman was burned to death, the fire homers being unaole to get her out. A small quantity ot hay was also burneu. Mr. Hindman estimates the loss at about $200. The fire was started by two small boys playing with matches.

The boys had been playing in the barn all the afternoon, and as it not known which one of them actually struck the match, The Monitor refrains from publishing their names. It is to be hoped however, that this will prove'a lesson to these boys and all others, that the playing with matches is a very dangerous business, Mr. Hindman and Miss Rose have the sympathy of the entire community in their loss. Of course sympathy don't cut very much ice in case of a fire and what Richfield needs is some more effective means of fighting the flames or some these days we will have a more serious loss. We have been extremely fortunate thus far.

'ft. SIM SON-WEITZEL. -Last Feb. 20," at ther home of Mr. and Mrs.

G. Porter Crad- dock the marriage of John F. Simpson and Kthel Iola Weitzel was solemnized. The ceremony performed by Rev. Munden at 8 o'clock in the presenc of relatives and a few intimate friends.

John Simpson, or Jack as he is familiarly known by his friends, is an old time resident of Morton county, having lived in this county about 20 years, and is well liked by all. He is at present probate judge of Morton county. Miss Weitzel is also well known, having resided here most of her life. She is a most admirable lady and deservedly possesses the friendship of a large circle of friends. Mr.

and Mrs. Simpson have begun house keeping in the southern part of the county, and it is the wish of their many friends that the matrimonial craft upon which they have embarked may never anchor in naught but ports of bliss. Pickard this week. On account of the severe cold weather Sunday there w.tsno Sunday school at New Zion. Brother Gresser, pastor of te Evangelical church at Guymon, who has been preaching in our community tht past year, preaches his farewell set -mon next Sunday at Union Center.

On account of the convention at Prairie View there will be no Sunday school or preaching at 2ew Zion. Eversoll young people attended lyceu at- Cosn Atond ay- i ght and report a- goad program and fine time. Happy Follow is to have an addition of about four families the 25th of this month. i Wednesday Mrs. Craver went with Mr.

Stewart and family to A. Ever-soll's to apend the evening. An enj y-able evening was spent, mostly-in singing, with Mrs. Stewart at the organ. Mrs.

Stewart may. give lessons this summer. Sam Stewart is the owner of two pigs having bought them of Mr. Lambert. There seems to be some great attraction in the Rogers neighborhood lately.

Tell the rest of us what the attraction is Jasper, then we may all So. We believe Anna Eversoll to have one of, if not the very neatest, little one-half dugout in the county. Girls call on Anna and yau will see how to make a dugout real homelike and comfortable. Mrs. Abe Randall lost her grip as she moved to Clay county a few weeks ago.

She had it checked at Hooker and they saw a man take it and start as if going to put it on the train. But that is the last they saw of it and can get no trace of it at all. It contained $10 worth of new dry goods that she had just made, besides other things. Friday Mrs. John Geist and Mrs.

Will Eversoll and two children were out driving and making pleasant calls. Mrs: Craver and Mrs. Stewart were two that were favored. Gladys Pickard was also riding with them. Mn Lambert began work again on Wednesday on Sam Stewart's well and Saturday he reports being 109 feet deep with 11 feet of water.

That is encouraging. Not so deep as some Harry Dean has sold his interest in the hack line to McKinley Kreigh. Mac is an old hand at the business and understands it thoroughly. It is said that Harry will locate in California in the near future. Capt.

Great is in Morton county visiting his uncle, M. R. Tucker. Mr. TucKer is also looking at some Morton county land with a view to prospecting.

G. E. Yeager is back to Morton county. Mr. Yeager will put in a big crop this year and is enthusiastic oyer the prospects.

Country cured meats at Dean's Store cheaper and better than packing house meats. -Dude Kimbler and wife, of Santa Fe, are visiting in Morton county. Frank Craddock has. returned to the ranch, after a short visit in Richfield. When your shoes wear out remember that Dean's Store carries a full line.

Earl Leeper was down from Syracuse Wednesday in his automobile. Mrs. Bitner is reported to be quite sick. The school children of Richfield had a debate yesterday afternoon on the much discussed question, "Resolved, That Lincoln is a Greater Man Than Washington." The aflfimative was taken by Mildred Wilson and Amy Eagley and the negative by Albert Hiddman and Annie Nichols. The affirmative won.

The debate was a good one, showing that the children had been ably instructed. Beaty Porter is very sick at the Porter ranch with an attack of Pere-tonitis. His mother and brother arrived at the ranch Wednesday. As we go to press Beaty is some better although he is not yet out of danger. He will be taken to Kansas City as soon as he is able to travel and have an operation performed.

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