Morton County Pioneer from Richfield, Kansas • 1

MORTON COUNTY PIONEER Continuation of "The Pioneer," former published at Sid, Mo: ton County, Kansas 1912 VOLUME VII. STILL IN THE FIELD. We this week assume control of the Pioneer, having bought the plant and good will of the paper, moved it to the county seat and established it in tempory headquarters in this city. The Pioneer will try to deal fairly with every body. We know no clique nor faction; no north side, no south, no old timers, no new comers.

Every citizen of Morton county shall be dealt with fairly and honestly. We are opposed to graft and corruption in political affairs. and we believe and insist on honesty and square dealing both in public and private life. We believe in temperance and sobriety and the strict inforcement of and obedience to the law. The Pioneer belongs to no man, nor set of men, except the under signed, and we are here to make our livelihood by honest work and honest methods.

We expect to give the news as it is, out do not care to enter into trivial affairs of individuals or petty prejudices; and we will stand or fall on this platform. The writer has been connected with the newspaper business in this county more or less for the past 26 years and we expect to make Morton county our home in the future. The Pioneer will not enter the politicial field, for the present at least, prefering to rive the local news and hapenings of Morton county id southwestern Kansas without attempting to mould political sentiment. Wishing the patrons of this paper and the people of the county success, we remain. Very truly yours, F.

B. VanGundy Sons. If you need any surveying done, call or write James A. Pauley, Deputy nty Surveyor, of Morton county. an Architect and Civil Engineer.

whim your town site work. RICHFIELD, KANSAS, FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2. Communication. The silvery bells from the land of Dido were herad pealing out the wedding notes at home of J. E.

Carpenter at high noon Wednesday when Carrie B. second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E.

Carpenter and Milford B. Brooks of Castle Rock Utah were married. As Miss Dorris Combs began the wedding march in low tones, The bridal party led by Rev. F. F.

Thomas of Garden City, followed by little Beth Bay with a garland of flowers. The happy couple took their places in the court that was trellised by a large white bell in the center and fourteen minature bells Surrounding it. While the Parson was saying the collect the little flower girl held his hand and it seemed as if those bells were sounding a symphony of future joy to all in the house. The bride was attired in the prettiest of white satin and wore a lovely bouquet of sweet peas and ferns. The Groom wore the conventional black and looked supremley happy.

Hearty congratulations were given and then followed an elaborate dinner. A great deal of amusement was offorded the young ladies, when the bride threw her bouquet, Miss Allie Combs secured the flowers and already whispers of another wedding. About eighty five invitions were issued. The gifts consisted of china, cut glass silver and various articles that contribute to the attractiveness of a home. Many Morton county people have watched the growth of Mrs.

Brooks from a babe to a sweet girl and then to a queenly woman and the good wishes she carries away, with her are legion. Mr. Brooks is in the employment of the Railroad at Castle Rock and after a visit to his boyhood home at Clyde, Kansas he and his bride will be at home at that place. Brooks-Carpenter. Republicans Organize.

The Republican County Central Committee met in the office of register of deeds last Saturday and organized by electing, J. D. Luther, of East Cimmarron, as chairman, W. S. Murray of North Taloga, as secretary and M.

R. Tucker of West Cimmarron as treasurer. A vacancy occurring in South Taloga, W. D. Dulabahm was appointed to fill the vacancy.

S. E. Bay and L. M. Deweese were appointed as a committee to confer with the Repub lican candidates in regard to funds for the campaign.

The committee will have another meeting Sept. 21 at which time all candidates and all Republicans interested in the election of the ticket are invited to be present. Dr. VanDuzer, Dentist will be in Richfield Friday Sept. 13.

Come early. In Peace, as It Were. A London doctor says every man should have a silent hour at home each day. There are men who win lean to the opinion that it would be easier to have their silent hours away trom home. Bury the croaker.

This country is all right. E. C. Wilson returned Thursday from an eastern trip. Don Van Wormer made a trip to Syracuse this week, remaining several Mrs.

Sarah Sipes and granddaughter, Miss Dora Oakes, retutned from a summers visit to the Pacific coast. G. Porter Craddock and son Harry left this week for Denver where they will spend the balance of the summer. County Superintendent W. F.

Craddock returned Thursday from a few days absence in eastern and central Kansas. The crops in this section of the country are exceptionally good this year. Everybody will have plenty of Seed and there will be good vine crops of all kinds. Mr. and Mrs.

Milford B. Brooks left by private auto for Syracuse Thursday evening, where they will take the Santa Fe for Castle Rock, Utah, their future home. Judge Markillie has some very rare coins which he showed us a few days ago, among which is a Columbian half dollar, bearing date of 1492, 11 American half dollar dated 1818 and a Mexican coin of 1827. While over the river one day last neck the writer was shown a tield of corn by Frank Green, on his place four miles south of the river which is as good as we ever saw. The stalks are not quite so high as some of the back east corn, or some that has been grown here, but it is of a good healthy color and it is said it will make 25 to 30 bushels per acre of good well filled ears.

A case was filed yesterday with the county clerk, to be tried in the contest court of this connty by Don Van Wormer, contestant, against Robt. J. Lane, contestee, alleging fraud on the part of the election judges in Richfield township in receiving and counting votes which were illegal and refusing to receive votes which were legal. The case will come up before the probate judge and two associates. Clyde Showers, son of Dr.

and Mrs, J. B. Showers who has been visiting his parents the past few days, left for his home, Kansas City Thursday. Mr. Showers is a passenger conductor on the Kansas City Southern.

He is well pleased with the country and expects to some day make it his home He has filed a contest on a quarter of land in Morton county and expects to put a homestead filing on it 88 800n as it is cancelled. List of Jurors. Following is a list of petit jurors which was drawn for the September term of the district court, which convenes at the court house in Richfield on the 6th prox. O. W.

Stewart, Oliver Shutt, J. D. Luther, G. F. Mangle, W.

N. Hart, G. A. Walker, P. E.

Milburn, E. E. Hill, W. R. Dunnigan, J.

J. Geist, J. Marshall, S. W. Hibbs, F.

E. Green, E. E. Newlin, W. D.

Dulabahm, Grant Harman, I. 0, Beery, R. A. Ward, F. B.

VanGundy, J. 8. Pickard. EXCITEMENT OF SOME KIND Unregencrate, Long Barred From Scenes of "Pleasure," Ready With Inventive Faculties. "Boze" Bulger, the baseball writer, tells this story on "Germany" Schaefer, says the New York correspondent of the Cincinnati Times-Star.

Bulger allows that when Schaefer returned from Cuba two years ago he plum honed for entertainment. So they framed up a soiree at the home of one of his friends. The lady of the house was hospitable, but prudish. There are a lot of things in this world she doesn't believe in. But she permitted the gathering to have a few hods of foam.

"Now," said Mr. Schaefer, brushing the dust off his cheekbones, "bring on the cards and we'll have a little game. Ten-cent limit." "We have no cards in this house," said the stern-faced hostess. "I do not believe in gambling." "Oh, all right," said Mr. Schaefer.

"Mebbe some one's got some dice. We'll roll the bones to see who goes next time to the corner." "We have no dice, Mr. Schaefer," said the lady of the house, acidly. "I tell you that I do not permit gambling in this house." "No gambling, hey," said Mr. Schaefer.

"No gambling at all, uh? Have you any washtubs?" She said yes, she had lots of washtubs. "Fine," said Mr. Schaefer, heartily. "Now, you get me a watermelon and LIL CO tubs--and work the threeshell game." Thoughtfulness. It is a pleasant bit of thoughtfulness which many hostesses show in leaving reading matter on the table of their guest room.

A guest is frequently not accustomed to the same hours of rising and going to bed as prevail in the house where she is visiting. She may have a habit of early rising or of sleeplessness, or she may halve merely a short time in her room with nothing to do, when she does not wish to go down stairs or elsewhere to obtain books. At such a time a new book, an interesting magazine or two would prove most grateful. It is more bookcase. necessary to have a whole guest roach One or two well-chos.

books will serve the purpose well. It is a distinct compliment RE. guest to have put enough thought into her tastes and interest to be able to offer her just the book or just the article which she would wish to read. While this is not always possible, withthe best intentions, something bright, readable and new will rarely go amiss. Society's Latest Fad.

If the reports current in Paris salons are to be credited leaders of fashion will shortly startle their humbler sisters by appearing with feet and ankles bare. The ladies declare thati in the name of hygiene and beauty all their followers should discard shoes and stockings as all seekers of good health forbid the corset. It is said delicate white satin anklers will be. allowed and the toes of the fair wearers will nestle under borders of hued woolen flowers. The same flowers will climb like creepers around the bare ankles.

This new fashion craze will also lead, it is anticipated, to devoted swains imprinting a chaste salute on the ladies' feet instead of on their hands, and in view of such a proceeding taking place already some noted beauties are practicing exercises to render their knees supple. Exchange..