The Western Kansas News and The Kanoradian from Goodland, Kansas • 1

THE WESTERN KANSAS NEWS AND THE KANORADIAN VOLUME III. GOODLAND, SHERMAN COUNTY. KANSAS, AUGUST 16. 1918 NUMBER 11 TO HONOR OUR HOME BOYS SUGGESTION MADE THAT MON. UMENT BE ERECTED IN PUBLIC PLACE WITH NAMES OF COUNTY'S HEROES.

Judge C. I. Sparks made a suggestion this week which we think will meet with the unqualified approval of every man, woman, and child in the county, and The Western Kansas News intends to support the project in every way possible. The idea is this: That the people of Sherman county shall erect a suitable monument at the earliest date possible, which will have inscribed upon it the names of Sherman county's sons who have fallen in battle, and space left to add names of those who may give their lives in the future. When we consider the supreme sacrifice that these boys are making for us each day, that those of us who are at home may continue to enjoy the freedom, which is the foundation stone of this republic, the comparatively small expenses which the county would meet in the erection of of this monument would be very small in comparison.

If a suitable stone of this sort could be placed on the Carnegie library grounds, or in the Court House yard it would forever commemorate and perpetuate the names and the memories of those brave fellows who have made the supreme sacrifice willingly and gladly. We respectfully submit to the county commissioners of the county that they take this matter under consideration so that our soldier dead may be fittingly honored, and that after the war is over the boys who come back to us may see that we were thinking of them while they were away. MRS. RICHARD PEARSON, CHEYENNE COUNTY WOMAN, DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS Mrs. Pearson, a- resident of Cheyenne county since 1886, died at her home eleven miles south of St.

Francis, Sunday morning after a brief illness. The remains were brought to Goodland Monday and were taken to the old home in Windsor, Ill. More than one hundred friends of the deceased were in the funeral procession which accompanied the body to Goodland where it was placed on Rock Island train No. 8, Monday evening. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev.

Knowles, Christian minister of St. Francis, at ten o'clock Monday. Mrs. Pearson was fifty-three years old, and during the many years which she had resided in Cheyenne county, she has made a host of friends who sincerely mourn her untimely death. IMPORTANT ADDITION TO DR.

GULICK FAMILY Dr. Gulick called us to one side Sunday afternoon and confidentially imparted the information that there had been a new arrival at his house, and proceeded to give age, time of arrival and other particulars, while we were mentally cussing ourselves for having missed an important news item last week. After the doctor had been questioned at length and the writer was busy getting up sufficient nerve to ask for a agar, or something, he proceeded to tell us that the new arrival was a darned little goat, which "Doc" had talked somebody out of in Phillipsburg. Just for the expression we had on our face when the Doctor sprung the joke, we hope the said goat will develop enough avoirdupois and pile driver ability to butt his owner off his own back porch some day, and we think that the punishment will be pretty light at that. IT'S A HARD LIFE, PALS.

Editor's Life Up With Sorrow, Mental Anguish and Job Work. An editorial voice crying in the wilderness reaches us from our sister the following plaint of the poor down trodden newspaper man of the Logan County News: commonwealth of Winona. Peruse We feel rather out of the way we were left alone, but trust we shall finally make a way by which our work is done, without torment and sorrow to us. Rev. Frazier and Clifford Jackson helped us last week.

Clifford this. But not to be kept up long, too much job work. REX KENT IN BAD AUTO ACCIDENT; ONE KILLED Former Goodland Man's Car Goes in Ditch Near Clay Center, Nebr.Companion Dies of Injuries. Rex Kent, a resident of Goodland for many years, and" who is now located at Concordia, had a very serious automobile accident last Thursday near Clay Center, where he was conducting a race meet. According to the report in the Concordia newspapers Rex and a companion, Ivan Carver, were a few miles out of town, and while driving along a highway, bordered with a high hedge fence on each side, they encountered a motorcycle going at a high rate of speed.

Kent, who was driving, endeavored to swerve his car enough to miss the the oncoming machine but in doing so, he cut in too close to the side of the road, his car going into the ditch, and both the occupants were thrown many feet away. Rex sustained some painful bruises, but was not seriously injured. His companion, however, was hurt so badly that he died later in a hospital in Hastings. The rider of the motorcycle escaped with a severly injured ankle. GOOD RECORD IS MADE BY RED CROSS WORKERS IN GRANT TOWNSHIP The report of the Grant township auxiliary of the Sherman county Red Cross chapter indicates that much interest has been taken in the work in spite of the fact that the two weeks have been the busiest time of the year for the majority of the members.

The period ending July 2, meetings have been held as follows: May 29, meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Sarah Day, number present 17. June 5, with Mrs. Edith Donoho; number present 21. June 13, with Mrs.

Edith Fortmyere; number present 20. June 20, with Mrs. Mary Fortmyere. number present 26. June 27, with Mrs.

Atha Kail, number present 24. July 2, the meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Vinnie Kemp. Those present were: Alice Price, Vinnie Kemp, Lillie Kirby, Katie Daise, Atha Kail, Lilly Thompson, Stella Bartwell. Mertie Stephens, Ethel Kirby, Ethel Kemp, Diza Sexson, Mary Fortmyere, and Florence Kemp.

No work was ready to be sent out at this meeting. On August 1, a meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Ethel Kirby, those present were Sarah Van Winkle, Laretta Wells, Bessie Wells, Dora Sexson, Atha Kail, Edith Fortmyere, Edith Donoho, Jennie McChing, Sarah Day, Vinnie Kemp, Mary Fortmyere, Diza Sexson, Ethel Kirby, and Lillie Kirby. Garments made, 10; sweaters. socks, 5 pairs.

August 8, the auxiliary met at the home of Mrs. Alice Price. Those present were: Mary Fortmyere, Vena Light, Diza Sexson, Laretta Wells, Edith Fortmyere, Mertie Stephens, Grace Light, Myrtle Ingram, Fern Ingram, Addie McClay, Lilly J. Thompson, Vinnie Kemp, Alice Price, Mary Ingram, Gertie Ingram, and Hazel Sexson, Garments made 10, sweaters, When the manifold duties of the woman who lives on a farm are considered, we think that the following ladies should have special mention, as they have been present at each meeting of the auxiliary to date: Mrs. Lilly Thompson, Mrs.

Myrtle Stephens, Mrs. Laura Stephens, Mrs. Ethel Kirby, Miss Hazel Sexson, Miss Lillie Kirby. As a result of the work 96 garments, 12 pairs of socks, and five bundles of gun wipers have been completed, while the money contributed is $17.00. The next meeting will be at Mrs.

Dora Sexson's, August 15 The officers of the auxiliary are: Lilly Thompson, President; Dora Sexson, Vice Myrtle Stephens, Treasurer; Ethel Kirby, Secretary. DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS AT LYRIC AUGUST 19-20 Douglas Fairbanks, the athletic movie star, who always keeps his audience gasping for breath, will appear at the Lyric theater in another of his famous plays, entitled, "Flirting With Fate," Monday and Tuesday, August 19 and 20. Fairbanks is the actor who fairly bubbles over with energy and enthusiasm all the time. He is becoming more popular with local play goers with each new picture. No extra charge; I prices, 10 and 20 cents.

W.M. ROBINSON ELECTED MAYOR OF GOODLAND AT SPECIAL ELECTION The special election which was held August 9, to select a mayor for the unexpired term resulted in the election of William Robinson over George Kelly, citizens candidate, by a vote of 167 to 162. Mr. Robinson is one of Goodland's substantial citizens who is engaged in the real estate business. and also is the owner of main street rental propeity.

We feel sure that he will make a good conservative mavor, who will guard the interests of the, city and give everybody a square jeal. DO NOT REPEAT RUMORS WHICH WILL AID THE HUN Spreading of Unconfirmed Reports of Casualties of Local Boys Should Be Guarded Against. At this time, when our Sherman county boys are in the thick of the fighting in France, every one should guard themselves against repeating unconfirmed gossip and vague rumors of the casualties among our local soldiers who are presumably at the front. Unless a casualty is reported directly by telegram to the next of kin, the chances are that the reprot is unfounded. The lists appearing in the daily papers are far from infallible, and mistakes occur which cause the greatest suffering to the relatives at home.

Do not be a party to the spreadof the propaganda of the Hun which is intended to break the morale of the families of our boys who are fighting our battles in Picardy and on the Marne. ALLEGED FIRE BUG CAUGHT BY SHERMAN COUNTY SHERIFF Edgar Richardson, a resident of Rooks county, was apprehended by Deputy Sheriff John Finegan last week and was placed in the jail here on charge of burning a quantity of wheat near Stockton. The sheriff of Rooks county sent orders 1 to Finegan to locate Richardson if possible and hold him, the charge being that Richardson had given his nephew twentyfive dollars to set fire to Richardson's wheat stored in an old frame granary. After the fire occurred the nephew broke down and confessed, so the search started at once for the instigator of the crime. After making a few inquiries, Finegan located the gentleman working with a threshing crew in Cheyenne county, and Richardson is now lodged safely in the Rooks county jail until he appears before Judge Sparks for trial sometime this fall.

The wheat which was destroyed was heavily insured, and the building in which it was stored was also insured for several times its value. NEW PHOTOGRAPHER TO INSTALL MODERN STUDIO A. J. White, of Stockton, has closed a deal for the John Vornkahl building, which was formerly ocupied by The Western Kansas News, and it is Mr. White's intention to fit the room up as a photographer's studio as soon as possible.

The latest modern equipment has been purchased for the purpose and this photo shop will be the finest in the western part of Kansas. Mr. White has been in the photo business for the past twentysix years, and his knowledge and long experience in this sort of work should be a guarantee that photography equal to the best efforts of the city studio will soon be obtainable here at home. The new enterprise will be open for business in about thirty days. LOCAL SHERIFF PICKS UP ECCENTRIC STRANGER Motorists who passed along the Golden Belt hikhway east of the city Monday forenoon reported to the sheriff that there was a dead man lying along the road about a mile out of Goodland.

Finegan went out to investigate and found that there was a fellow peacefully reposing on the south side of the road, evidently taking advantage of the shade of the wire fence. The stranger apparently is demented, as he could give no rational account of himself. He gave the address of his parents in Iowa, however, SO he was lodged in the couny jail until they could be communicated with. Mrs. Kate Marshall left last Friday morning for her home in Oklahoma City after a visit with Mr.

and Mrs. Al Roth and other friends. LOWELL COLEMAN GIVES HIS LIFE ON FIELD OF BATTLE GOODLAND BOY FALLS IN BATTLE WHILE MARCHING TOWARD ENEMY-MAKES SUPREME SACRIFICE FOR HIS COUNTRY. It was with the deepest feeling of grief that the community received the news last Saturday of the death of Lowell Coleman, a Goodland boy, who died in action on the battlefields of France. It is evident that Lowell was engaged in the Marne offensive in which the American troops participated, and acquitted themselves with such a glorious record, as the letter to his parents, written by his commanding officer, states that he made the supreme sacrifice while marching toward the enemy.

Lowell Coleman, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Coleman of this city, was born in Goodland, March 11, 1898.

Where he grew to young manhood. On June 11, 1917, Lowell decided to volunteer; and enlisted in the regular army at Fort Logan, where he remained until December 12, of last year. He was then attached to the 4th Engineers, Company and transferred to Vancouver Barracks where he was stationed until December 21, at which time his regiment was sent to Camp Greene, N. where they remained until April 20, of this year. The final transfer of the 4th Engineers was made to Camp Merritt, N.

J. where they remained until embarkation for duty overseas. Lowell was promoted to corporal, February 23, 1918, while stationed at Camp Greene, N. C. The 4th Engineers was the regiment which was entertained by the people of Goodland on Christmas day last year, and while they were here one of Lowell's officers remarked that Coleman was a good soldier and was very popular with the fellows in his company.

The letter which the mother, Mrs. Jennie Coleman, received from the major in command of the regiment is a splendid tribute to the bravery of her son, and is a treasure of which any mother may well be proud. A copy of the letter follows: Headquarters Fourth Engineers, American Expeditionary Forces July 20, 1918. Mrs. Jennie Coleman, Goodland, Kansas, Dear Mrs.

Coleman: I wish to extend to you my deepest sympathy in the loss of your son. He died a brave death on the battlefield being struck by a shell when marching toward the enemy. You may well be proud, as are his comrades, of such a heroic son. It is the army of such men who SO loyally serve their comrades and their country that will bring this great war to a successful close and give peace and happiness to all the world. With best wishes to you, I am, Most sincerely, R.

A. Wheeler, Major Fourth Engineers. No one realizes more than the writer of these lines, how inadequate and futile are words of sympathy in a time like this when the parents and relatives of this soldier boy are passing through affliction's black shadow. There is a rift in the darkness, however, which will grow brighter and brighter with the passing of time. and that is the glorious manner in which he died, and glorious cause of freedom for which he gave his life.

The sting of death cannot efface the halo of glory around this boy who volunteered willingly to give his all that you and I may continue to enjoy the liberty which has always been the birth right of every citizen of this great freedom-loving nation. Of such stuff have our national heroes been made, and Lowell Coleman by the unselfish giving of his life has placed his memory among the immortals. The spot in France where he rests is forever consecrated in each of the hearts of those who knew him well. May the flowers which sway gently over his resting place in the sprintime partake of his sunny, cheerful disposition, so that a fitting monument of beauty shall be provided for one of Sherman county's sons who met the summons in a blaze of glory which shall never fade. ANOTHER BIG LAND DEAL OF 800 ACRES SOLD AT RECORD PRICE BY JAMES GICK James Gick reports that he sold the improved quarter belonging to Frank (lark ten miles south of Goodland for $50.00 per acre.

640 acres adjoining it which is all raw land was sold to the same party at $35.00 pot acre, the consideration for the who', tract being $30,400.00. The land in She: an county is rapidly approaching the prices at which the land in astern Colorado is being sold. There is absolutely no question that the real estate surrounding Goodland has been selling much below its real value, considering the crops produced out here year after year and the amount raised on land much further east which is held at prohibitive prices. JURY IN MURRAY CASE STILL DELIBERATING No Decision Reached Yet in Bitterly Fought Criimanl Case--Jury Has Been Out for 24 Hours. The second trial of George Murray on a criminal charge was held the fore part of the week and the case was given to the jury Wednesday evening.

At the time of going to press (Thursday noon), no verdict had been reached and there are strong indications that the deliberations will result in a hung jury. The rehearing was bitterly contested by the attorneys for the state and the defense, quite a lot of new evidence being introduced which had not been used at the former trial. E. F. Murphy, acting county attorney, conducted case for the state, while John Hartzler and R.

W. Hemphill of Norton looked after the interests of the defendant. LOCAL MOTORCYCLE DEALER GIVEN TERRITORY IN THREE STATES Eddie Whitman informs us that he has sold sixty motorcycles, twentysix side cars, and thirty-five bicycles since last November. Numerous other sales have been made but it is becoming difficult to get the machines from the factory. Thirty-five new machines are ordered at this time, but Whitman does not expect to get over half of them.

Eddie has about cornered the motorcycle and bicycle business in this part of the state, and his territory extends along the whole northern row of Kansas counties, a number of the southern tier of counties in Nebraska, and a large part of eastern Colorado. The competing manufacturers have reached the conclusion that it is of no use to establish rival agencies in Goodland, so Eddie is agent for the Excelsior, Indian, Henderson, and Cleveland motorcycles, which about covers the field in this particular line of endeavor. Young Whitman is our definition for the phrase "live wire" and his energy and ability as a salesman are remarkable. Following is a list of the recent sales of motorcycles which have been delivered: O. L.

Hale, Brewster, Excelsior and side car; James Connor, Bearsley, Excelsior and side car; C. J. Claussen, Burlinton, Excelsior; C. R. Yount, Hermas, Excelsior; Herman Bodin, Hermas, Excelsior; Nelson Blakely, McDonald, Harley-Davidson; Harvey Meyers, Bearsley, Pope; Harry Moore, Kanorado, electrie Indian and side car; Clyde Moore, Edson, Excelsior; Sylvester Griggs, Stratton, Excelsior.

HAYS NORMAL HEAD SPENDS VACATION REPAIRING AUTO Pres. W. A. Lewis of the Hays Normal school had just one week's vacation, so he and Mrs. Lewis and children, Junior and Lawrence, started for a trip to the mountains in their Jackson car.

They went through Goodland Wednesday, camping just west of Goodland that evening and then went on to Kanorado. There, the Jackson refused to work. They telegraphed to Kansas City for some repairs, trivial in price, but very essential to the welfare of the Jackson. They also telegraphed for two mechanics from Hays. The mechanlies came but the repairs failed to arrive SO the car was brought to Goodland Saturday evening and Pres.

Lewis went to Denver Sunday night, but could not obtain the necessary repairs there so he and Mrs. Lewis and children went to Sharon Springs Tuesday evening and boarded the train for Hays having spent their precious week's vacation in Goodland, and Kanorado. JOHN EMIG KILLED IN FRANCE, JULY 15 Pennsylvania Boy Who Came to Sherman County Two Years Ago, Reported in Casualties. A letter has been received by the Pete Emig family, who reside near Kanorado, that John Leonard Emig, a nephew, was killed in France July 15. The word was from relatives of the young man in Pennsylvania, his former home.

John Emig came to Sherman county in November 1916, and worked in Goodland for a time, being employed by Glen Filer in the William Walker bungalow. He went to Camp Funston September 18, 1917, with the first draft contingent of Sherman county boys, and was stationed there until he was sent to France. The deceased was born at Dushore, March 18, 1894, being 24 years af age at the time of his death. Those who made the acquaintance of this adopted Sherman county lad speak highly of his many good qualities, and pleasing personality. The losses such as these bring sadness to many homes, but personal grief will be tempered by the justice of the cause in which these brave men have given themselves.

VOCAL NUMBERS WILL FEATURE THE FRIDAY EVENING BAND CONCERT In addition to the regular instrumental numbers appearing on the Goodland Municipal band's program for Friday evening, there will be two vocal numbers. Miss Elma Creighton will sing a solo with band accompaniment, and Miss Creighton, Miss Gertrude Kelle and Miss Zulieme Koontz will appear in a vocal trio. The program will be as follows: Stars and Stripes Forever, March Sousa Southern Melodies, Hayes Melody in Rubinstein Vocal Solo, "Joan of Are" Wells (Sung by Miss Creighton) The Imperator, Southwell Vocal Trio, Hello Central Give Me No Man's Land (Sung by Misses Creignton, Kelle and Koontz) Rose Petals, Waltz Beyer Homesickness Blues, Fox Hess Washington Post, Sousa Star Spangled Key NONPARTISAN LEAGUE IS AMERICA'S BOLSHEVIKI The Nonpartisan league of Mott, N. D. passed resolutions recently in which they advocated state ownership of all lands, cattle, horses and machinery to be acquired on the basis of values for the three years immediately preceding the war.

In this latest effort of Townley, the league head, we can easily discern his efforts to acquire the property and labors of the farming class which he would no doubt devote to increasing his own power and influence, as well as his own private fortune. The man who was elected to the North Dakota state committee by the league was a gentleman by the name of P. C. Garberg--a nice "American" name isn't it? If the Nonpartisan league isn't in the direct employ of the spy and propagandist in this country, it has certainly played most willingly into their hands at every opportunity. At the trial of the 112 I.

W. W. leaders in Chicago, evidence was introduced which showed that a member of the Nonpartisan league was welcome at any of its meetings and the I. W. W.

trusted such members implicitly. It is the contention of the Kansas Farmers' Union that the real object of the Nonpartisan league is to have all farms and erty under state control, which means Nonpartisan control if they are in office. This is exactly what the Bolsheviki in Russia tried to do, and as a result no such conditions of chaos, starvation, violence and brutal blood shed have been witnessed before in the entire history of the world. Trotsky and Lenine, the leaders of the Bolsheviki were thrown out of Russia during the past week, and--get this readers--they at once fled to Germany. Is any further comment necessary? NOTICE OF MEETING.

There will be a meeting at the court house Saturday, Aug. 17, at 2:30 p. m. for the purpose of talking over the advisability of holding a joint fair and farmers institute some time in October, or such time as may be best suited for such a meeting. Everyone interested in a meeting of this kind is cordially invited to be present.

OSCAR EDWARDS, Secretary Farmers Institute. T. V. LOWE, Secretary Fair Association. AGED GOODLAND WOMAN PASSES ON ONE OF CITY'S OLDEST RESI.

DENTS SUCCUMBS TO LINGERING ILLNESS--WAS REMARK. ABLE WOMAN. Ruth Anna Schank was in Wayne county, Pennsylvania, born, 5, 1851, and died in Goodland, Kansas, August 10, 1918, at age of sixtyseven years, three and five days. She was marrieds to James Decker, who preceded her to the better land years ago. She leaves two daugthers, Mrs.

Ruth Mixer and Mrs. W. D. Oakford, and four grandchildren, Paul Mixer, Misses Marie, Agnes and Margaret Oakford, all residents of Goodland. Short funeral services were held at the home Monday pat 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev.

0. Allen of the Methodist church. Interment was made in the Goodland cemetery. So few words to record a life that was so full of good deeds and loving kindness. Several years ago the first shadow of illness came to Mrs.

Decker and it grew year by year till October of last year when she was not able to sit up any longer, during all these long weeks of illness she has been lovingly cared for by her devoted daughter and grandson Paul, who did all that loving hands could do. Mrs. Decker came to the west in an early day when privation and care was the lot of most sound practical sense found a way out of every difficulty. Anything that hands could do, she could do, and do it well, she was a keen student of plant life and soon acquired a knowledge of the medicinal qualities of herbs, and could apply them in cases where a physician's services were not obtainable. Her willing feet carried cheer and sustenance to many homes She dressed the new born babe, and "laid out" the aged parent.

Her own undaunted spirit gave courage and hope to bereaved hearts. She grew old with a pure mind, her conversation was always bright and cheerful and her hands were never idle. Her heart went out in sympathy and love for our soldier boys, and as long as she could be propped up with pillows she knitted that some soldier boy might be warm and comfortable. At an early age Mrs. Decker united with the Presbyterian church, but on comling to Goodland she became a communicant of the St.

Paul's church and until the removal of Father Beede a few weeks ago, she was able to receive the sacrament of the church. No worldly honor ever came to this good woman, but Heaven's rewards are for the doers of the deeds that make men think of Christ. The old, old text applied by the Master himself is this word that touches only helpfulness. "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethern, ye have done it unto Mrs. Decker was a patient sufferer, and her beautiful resignation closes the life chapter of one of the most cheerful, helpful and kindly lives this community has ever known.

EFFIE B. SHAW. Card of Thanks. We wish to expess our sincere appreciation to the friends and neighbors who brought beautiful flowers and performed every act that could minister to our comfort during the long illness and the death of our dear mother and grandmother. Especially do we thank the attending physician Dr.

Gulick. Mrs. Ruth Mixer, Paul Eugene Mixer, Mrs. Elizabeth Oakford and family. MEETING OF DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEEMEN AND DEMOCRATIC LADIES All members of the Democratic County Central Committee of Sherman county, and all Democratic candidates for the various county offices, are urgently requested to meet in the district court room at the court house Saturday afternoon, August 24, 1918, at 2 p.

m. Business of importance is to be considered at this meeting. There are several lady candidates for county offices this fall on the Democratic ticket, and all Democratic ladies are earnestly requested to be present and take part in this meeting. C. L.

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