Larned Chronoscope from Larned, Kansas • 4

i the first being held in. the summer of 1919. Mrs. Phinney, Miss Doty and Charged with Banta Murder. Dr.

W. A. Nixon, a practicing phys Ms ician of Great Bend, and Roy Hayes, an employe of the Standard Qil Co. at Great were Arrested last Prof. Jones were the guests of' the class.

The Tinta Wakiye Campfire Girls and a few guests are at Camp Carlile, in Stafford this week, enjoying an outing there. They left in the Jesse Croft truck early Monday morning Thursday, charged with the murder of Arthur Banta, a Great Bend at The Schumacher Jewelry torney, on the night. of Julv 6th. Both men were immediately taken to ad- HIGH-GRADE and expect to be gone a week; There joining counties for safe are fifteen girls in the party, which is The two accused men were brought being chaperoned, by Miss Ruth back to Great Bend Tuesday morning SUIT BARGAINS Rogers. The executive committee of the Co, Larned Young People's Union held a for their preliminary hearing.

Both were placed under $25,000 bond, and as soon as bond was furnished, both were rearrested on a charge of highway robbery. Then on Tuesday evening Hayes made a confession, in which he ad picnic at the State Farm Monday evening, The object oi tne meeting was to plan a program for the union ELLING more clothes to bring. fa f5i for the coming months. The plans of the committee include a picnic or get- mitted that he and- Curley Wallace and Dr. Nixon had planned the killing prices down, that's what the Pal acquainted meeting in September for of Banta, but that at the last moment the high school students.

Plans also ace Clothing Store is doinorv C-5 were made for a series of union meet Wallace had weakened and would not go through with it. Then, according to Hayes' confession, Dr. Nixon agreed 1 ings such held by the young working for more volume, we sell the less we have to The more add to the people last winter. All that is needed now to make the coming winter a to kill Banta, and Hayes was to come out a car and get Nixon after the price of eacH suit to cover the cost of uplifting one for the Lar deed was done, which Hayes says he ned young people is the aid of the did. doing business.

older citizens of the 'community. Great Bend has been greatly stirred over the Banta murder and the mys 1 Ewing-Hess. tprv siTrrrmnHmn' it in fVio wooL-o cmno A very pretty wedding took place at to TU the crime. And now with thrilling Lamed's Dependable Jewelers where everything is as represented the home of Mr. and Mrs.

E. J. Ewing; developments in the case happening Tuesday evening, August 23rd, when every day, the town is giving little attention to anything else, visitors to their only daughter, Miss Ruth, was united in marriage to Mr. George Great Bend report. The officers have kept their information close from the Alvin Hess.

Promptly as the clock-struck eight, start, and had given out practically Mrs. Mary Holland, a cousin of the nothing until the Hayes confession. Some stores vvait for the increased volume before reducing prices; they seldom get it. Our way is to reduce the prices that the increased volume. The new fall styles "are here in all the new models and latest colors.

Hart Schaffner and Marx Clothes. Nettleton and Crossett Shoes. Manhattan Shirts. Knox and Stetson Hats. bride, sang "Love's Old Sweet Song, Hayes is said to have lived at Rozel alter which the bridal company for a time.

marched in to the strains of Lohen- The press dispatches sent out from grin's Bridal Chorus, played by Miss Great Bend Tuesday night gave the Ruth Davison, and took their places flrpmint ftf thp PftTlf sion unaer a oeautnui arcn aecoratea witn made by Roy Hayes ferns and asters. The ceremony was RoyHayes, charged with the mur solemnized by Rev. P. L. Mawdsley, der of A.

C. Banta, in a confession, to who used the ring ceremony. The ring the sheriff today, stated that he drove was carried in a basket of flowers by the motor car which brought Dr. Nix- little Catherine Sippel. Following the on to Lrreat xsena alter iixon naa ceremony Mrs.

Holland sang "The End slain the Great Bend attorney on a of a. Perfect Day." lonely road near here, the night of GIFTS THAT LAST, The bride was beautifully gowned July 6. The confession covered eight in white satin and georgette. pages. Dr.

Nixon is in jail at Lyons. Mrs. Hess has grown to womanhood The confession states that on the in this community and is looked upon evening of the murder they had made by everyone as one of the most sin their plans but that Wallace weakened Larned Chronoscope cere and earnest girls. Sweet in dis The Palace Clothier A. PULTZ The Home of Hart Schaffner Marx Clothes and refused to accompany them.

They position, courteous in manner, accomp WQLCOTT CIIIUJTY." had been rabbit hunting earlier in the evening and when they gotback to lished in music, she will make a real home builder. llarry II. Wolcott. Lynn M. Christy.

town, Wallace got out of the car and Mr. Hess has bden around here six refused to go. He states that Dr. or seven years, but that time has revealed himself as a real man of Nixon phoned to the Elks Club and made a date with Banta and then told him (Hayes) to put his guns in the Press, Established 1873. Republican, Estabished 1870.

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and back of the Banta car when he drove Mrs. Hess expect for them life up, which he did. The doctor then journey oi pleasure and happiness Entered as second class matter at the post- ordered Hayes in his car and office at Larned, Kansas. and wish for them material prosperity follow them to the spot designated, also. They will go to housekeeping which is the same place where Banta at once on the I.

L. Reat place north THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1921 was found murdered. Mrs. Lou; Humphrey, who has been and Roy Hayes, charged 'with murder west of here on the county line. He stated that he drove-slowhy nd in the first degree for the killing of Those present were Mrs.

Cooley 4 John Ft Davie? of Fort Worth; Texas, formerly a resident of Larned, stopped off in Larned Friday on his return from a trip to Colorado; that when he arrived at the spot visiting her sister, Mrs. Dave Lamb, and other relatives returned on Saturday to her home in Wichita. and son, Mr. and Mrs. C.

A. Sealey Arthur Banta near here July 6, were immediately rearrested on a charge the Banta car was that SOCIETY HAPPENINGS of Liberal, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Banta had already been killed and Dr of highway robbery on a complaint of Schneck, Mrs. Mary Holland of Buck- iNixon was waiting lor him to, come George Schneider of La Crosse and Phone social items to Miss Annie Peter, Phone SIS.

lin, Mrs. Fred SippeL and children, up, and as soon as he stopped the car, were at once remanded to jail. Nixon walked up to it and told him Rev. and Mrs. P.

L. Mawdsley, Misses Ruth Davison, Marjorie Beer, Erla Mrs. Chas. Price entertained a num Great Bend Tribune WHO TOOK quotes Dr. Nixon as laughing as at a Foster and Fleeta Hess.

that he would drive the car back to town. Hayes did not get out of the ber of Iriends at an informal dancing party on Friday, evening. Refresh HIT 1 jokewhen informed of the Hayes con iviany oeautnui presents were re car, and says that he did not even see ments were served during the fession cnargmg Nixon with the mur ceived: silver pickle fork, cut glass cania body, but that on the way der of Banta. "Just another guy fruit dish, three pieces of Pyrex ware home Nixon told him that he had done the job. a baking dish, a casserole and a pie OK OFF- Miss Doris Scott entertained a of guests at a picnic supper evening, honoring Miss Mary plate, set of china dishes, berry set.

According to the confession of with a guilty conscience who is trying to unload on an innocent Iman," he said. "I have no statement to make. There is no evidence against me except that given by men who them silver berry spoon, pickle dish, potato Hayes, the motive for the murder was Fleming and her guest, Miss Gertrude masher, cut glass cream and sugar revenge on the part of Dr. Nixon for set, flower basket, a large and very Malone of Lyons. Mrs.

Carl Veatch entertained mem beautiful doilie, salt and pepper set, the part Banta had played in the prosecution of Wallace in the cigaret case, selves confess to being criminals. I am ready to stand trial and time will set of silver spoons and cash. both Wallace and Nixon declaring that bers of her family with a picnic dinner and supper on the Pawnee Sun prove my innocence. Banta had double-crossed them in the Engagement and wedding rings in day, in honor of her daughter, Miss case, isanta also owed Nixon a larsre Card of Thanks. platinum and gold.

The Schumacher sum of money, and Nixon stated that Wp tvisli tn pvtnf1 out Tipnrtf pit Eugenia. The occasion wras the sixth birthday anniversary of the little HEAR Jewelry Co. tf he was going to get even with Banta thanks to thp friclTds and neip-hbors guest of honor. if he had to kill him. Curley Wallace, or the kindness and sympathy shown LarAed 5, Ely 2.

Mrs. W. II. Goddard entertained wno nas oeen nem in tne jail here on us during the illness and death of our HENRY ADRIAN AT In the ball game at Ely Sunday, sixteen guests on last Thursday eve a pexjury cimrge, ana wno is supposeq beloved son and brother. Also for the Larned won by the score of 5 to 2.

to have known something of the mur- hpantifnl flnwpr ning in honor of her daughter, Miss der, expressed great happiness when Hbwell and Shuss were the battery Nellie Goddard. The evening was he was informed that Hayes had con foi larned, and Bia.ran and Whit- spent with cards, after which refresh Mr. and Mrs. R. A.

Norris and Children. Mrs. G. R. Marteney went to Hutch mire for Ely.

The score by fessed and that his story previously told to the officers had been corrobo CHAUTAUQUA was as follows: ments were served. Miss Goddard leaves Monday for Columbia, where she nvill attend the University rated in practically every detail. HE inson Tuesday. The confession made tonight by Larned ....000 001 2205 3 Describe the Miracles of Mrs. F.

McCain left Thursday Ely 000 0002 4 for Lakin. Hayes completely exonerates Wallace insofar as complicity in the actual murder is concerned, officers state. Mrs. P. W.

Deets of Garfield was a of Missouri the coming year. Misses Hazel Mitchell and Ruth Baxter were the guests of honor at' a surprise picnic Saturday evening at the State Farm. Games occupied the evening and ice cream furnished the Games Over the League. The other games over, the P. E.

Larned shopper Wednesday. Following approval of their bonds of League last "Sunday resulted as fol $25,000 each today, Dr. W. A. Nixon Wm.

Sinclair of Jetmore was a busi lows: ness caller in Larned Tuesday. refreshment. About twenty were At Rozel Rozel 7, Burdett 5. Mrs. L.

Moore of Winfield, who is present. Miss Mitchell leaves the first At Garfield Double header. -1st Let's See It! returning from California, stopped the of September for Hooker, to game, Garfield 0, Belpre 4. 2nd game, Garfield 0, Belpre 1. first of the week to visit Mrs.

Tom Knight and family and Mrs. Claude teach school. Miss Baxter left Monday for Hutchinson, where she will attend Salt City Business College. At Kinsley Kinsley. 8, Lewis 5.

Harwood. Mrs. Allie Kerr, who has been visit Where They Play Aug. 28th. The games scheduled for next Sun Miss Nellie Cline entertained about seventy-five guests following the W.

STATE FATR1 ing her father, J. W. Athey, left Tues day, Aug. 28, are as follows: C. T.

U. county convention, at a re riutcliixis'cn 7 ception for Mrs. Mary Sibbitt of day for Hutchinson, where she will visit before going on to her home in Oklahoma City. 1921 Topeka on Tuesday afternoon. A Garfield at Larned.

Ely at Belpre. Rozel at Lewis. Kinsley at Burdett. short program was given, followed by Robt. Carroll and family of near 01- refreshmeAts.

Among those present were: Miss -Nellie Carlson, Mesdames mitz, 'Will Tyler and family of Hal-stead, and Will Davis and family of Nickerson were guests at the C. P. Standing of the Teams. It is. difficult to keep a correct Ed Lyman, Fred McDowell, Angus Morrow, Elisa Harris, Carpenter P.

The State Insx-i. of Practical i Education, Owned and managed by the people of the State of Kansas. 17 GENERAL DEPARTMENTS I FULL OF EXHIBITS I schedule of the standing of the teams W. Diets and Emma Asher, all of Mathes home last Sunday. Mr.

and Mrs. W. E. Davis, who have in the P. E.

League, because official reports of each game are not filed. Below is the standing and percentage of the teams from "the information at Estate of W. J. Tuomey, consisting of 8,000 acres, situated in Gray; and Finney Counties, Kansas is offered for sale at a very low price. Edward Tuomey, executor, will be in Cimarron; Kansas, after September 1st.

Interested, parties kindly communicate. been visiting Mr. and Mrs. G. R.

Mar- teney, left Tuesday for their home in Herington. They were" accompanied it by their grandson, Paul Olinger, who will go to school there this winter. III Horse Racing, Automobile Races, Auto Polo, Vaudeville, Fireworks, Shows, Bands and Lots of Music. Big Camping Grounds. hand: Team Garfield, and Mrs.

T. J. Davis of Burdett. The L. II.

S. class of 1919 held a reunion picnic at the State Farm on Monday evening. Eighteen members of the class of thirty-nine were present. After an abundant supper, recollections of school days were exchanged. This class, which Was the second largest graduated from Larned High School, was also one of the livest.

This was its second reunion, Larned Belpre Mr. and Mrs. Albert Williams re- it For Information Write KANSAS' ONLY STATE FIR Burdett Rozel Garfield Pet. .875 .875 .563 .563 .412 3oo OO .200 .176 Lost 2 7 7 10 10 12 13 Won 14. 14 9 9 7 5 3 3 turned Sunday from Colorado and left Tuesday for Lawrence, where they will make their home.

They will visit Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hoff himes in Hutchin- AT HUTCH1XS0S, SEPT.

17-23 Ely Kinsley son lor a short time en route home. Lewis.