The Dighton News from Dighton, Kansas • 1

I 1 KIION. NEWS DIGHTON. LANE COUNTY, KANSAS, OCTOBER 6 1916 No. 49 Vol. 4.

0. W. West A. T. S.

F. TIME CARD mltp Exchange ttt $mtk nf Stnlitou Is strong and conservative and wantsfa deposit from you to help along; with its steady groth Fire and lurglar Proof Vault and Safe Oce Western West was born in Indiana StptemberJrd 1S70 and died in Dighton, Kansss, October 14lh 1916. When seven years old he movtd with his parents to Missouri and a year later to eastern Kansas. In 1886 he came to Lane county where he has resided since, with the exception of four year spent in Colorado. In 1892 he settled on a homestead and on Nov.

12th 1893 was united in marriage to Miss Effie Stormont. To this union nine children, 6ix boys and three girls were born. Thest PASSENGKR TRAINS Efistbound. No. 576 lv 5:55 A.

M. Westbound. No. 577 lv 4:08 P. M.

LOCAL FREIGHTS 1 Eastfeound, No. 578 lv A. M. (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays) Westbound, No. 579 lv 3:20 P.

M. (Mondays, "Wednesdays, Fridays) time arranged to make est possible connections at all points. C. W. Monroe.

Local Agent. A Word Political II. C. SMELTZER The republican nominee for representative is II. C.

Smeltzer. Mr. Smeltzer has been a resident of the county ever since its organization. Others have come and gone but he has never turned back or wavered in faith and loyalty to the connty and its people. He is a good citizen and has been on th right hide of things that have had to do with the moral advancement and indu'trial development of the connty.

He is wt-11 qualified by experience and ability for this office and stands pledged to serve to the very best of his ability the interests of the people of Lane county and western Kansas. O. D. BATES Ho is the republican nominee for Probate Judge, and needs no introduction to a majority oi the people of the county. He has been careful and conservative in his administration, and is a diligent and conscientious official.

That he b3 made good is the best assurance that be will continue to do m. MISS OMA CRAWLEY" For the iuipoiUr.t office of county Officers and Directors S. Freas, President Hiriiak Gillette. Vice President Frsd F. Fxeeman.

Cashier D. E. Eradstsbbit W. E. Freemak E.

S. Freeman S. VaxWev children, together with an aged moth er, two brothers and two sisters survive him. The funeral was beld at two o'clock Monday afternoon and was yery largely atttended. The service was conducted by Rev.

Gardner of the Methodist chnrch. Mr. West was frequently honored by his neighbors, serving as town Dr. S. S.

McGinnis PHYSICIAN SURGEON Dighton, Kansas Calls promptly answered day or night Phones: OSlce, 55; residence, 75. 4clS New and Second-hand ship trustee aud also as county com- missiner and has left an enviable record as an officer and as a citizen. 0 0 Machinery H. C. SMELTZER -if 0 Real Estate Bonded Abstracter Probtti JufjiM PovWtiv.v Probate Jsdgc-Bates 3 reports an interesting session of the Pobate association at Dodge City last week Gel Our Prfees on Tractors superintendent the republicans present Miss Ouia Crawley and a better 0 0 0 FARM LANDS and selection could hardlv have been i Tuesday was devoted to the Hcus-sion of proposed legislation lor the 0 RESIDENCE PROPERTY A made.

She hasHpent most of hpr life in Lane county graduating from the common schools and later from betterment of Prsbate laws. After a fl BOUGHT and SOLD 0 discussion of tnany propositions it 47. the State Normal at Emporia. Thns 0 was finally broughf down to six snb splendidly equippel she has devoted jects and placed in tlit hands of a her energy and ability to the cause I have been in business in Lane county for 20 years, and I give all deals my personal attention. legislative committee to bring before.

educa'toa. There will be no experi 0 0 0 0 the legislature. Wednesday was spent in inter ment in her election. She has Ung been an important factor in the edu OFFICE AT changing experiences and discussing cational affairs of the county and her DIQTOM KANS 0 ml the various problems that come be fore the rrobateiJJ3ci in the con influence always on c-tbe tight side duct of their- office. Altogether it will become cr.ee even mere era phatic and pronounted.

WM. WALKER A. Simmons The republican nominee for sher iff is Wm. Walker. This is one cl ATTORNEY AT LAW DlGHtON Practices in AH Courts R.

R. FALLIS was a profitable mctticg in way of obtaining information. An auto trip to the soldiers horne and.a chance for a thorough inspection of its management and tickets to the theater were courtesies extended by the Phe-nix Industrial club of the city. The Judge is well pleased with his trip and thinks Dodge is a dandy city. the really hard jobs that are hard to handle.

There are always those who Offices: First National Bank Building A erf nf find fault because there is not enough don, and others because there is too much done, and still others who are 1' not satisfied with the wa things are E. D. Hyames REAL ESTATE BONDED ABSTRACTER AND INSURANCE AGENT Fents Collected and Taxes Paid for Non-residents. Correspondence Solicited "KV- OFFICE EXCHANGE BANK BLDG Wf; PHONE 3 Hagans-Winslow At P. M.

Sunday, October Sth done, and so among tbeui 'all the life of the sheriff rho has anything atali to do is just one t'aiug after an at the Metnodjit parsonage UtJca, there terminated an interesting ro other. Mr. Walker Li's tried Lard to do his duty as he saw it, regardless of consequences. That-is about all that could reasonably be expected mauce by the marriage Miss Bessie R. D.

Armstrong ATTORNEY AT LAW Scott City Kansas 5a fire! and that is all the credit Mr. Walker Hagans, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. F.

Hagans, of Ucica. and Charles E. Winslow, of Ness City. The bride is well and favorably known all over Lane county, having been a successful teacher in the public schools of that county for a nam asks. He is a candidate for re-election and will be around to see you soon.

Pirsonal When I get home from the hospital ber of years. For the past two 3-ears A. Ferris LAWYER Practice in State and Federal Courts. Dighton Kansas 6d I nant to gtt around and see all tbe he has occupied a place in the schools of Republic county. The folks I can, but right now it is a lit Al! tle uncertain.

Should I be unable to make any campaign I want to express my appreciation for any effort my friends may make in my behalf ar.d to assure them that I will faith rff mm mmnm T1 (111 groom has a wide acquaintance over the western part of tbe state, where by his straight and forward business policy he has made friends everywhere. At piesent he has charge of a garage in Ness City where $ie happy couple will make their home. We join the many friends in wishing them happiness aud snccess. Utica Enterprise. fully perform the duties of the office, ud give them my personal aud undivided attention.

K. R. Egc-ert. kinds of Insurance AND Pantatorium tte barber tbop Jutpeetur sja tWs Is cue of lUe most perfect oov in tue state UP-TO-DATE WORK HOT AND COLD BATHS MADE-TO-MEASURE SUITS CLEANING AND PRESSING To the Votsrs of Lane County It has been impossible for me to make a personal campaign of Lane county because my work in the Lane County High School taken all my time. However I shall appreciate your support in the approachijg election and if elected to the office of county superintendent will fill it to the best of my ability.

Oua Cr.vm.ky Satfetlon Guaranteed; i Notice to Bidders Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received up to October 17 on the proposition to construct a number of concrete culverts in Ala-mota township. Plans and specifications may be seen at the office of the the township clerk, Henry Piel. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. M. 0.

Hanks. Trustee R. At Church C.N.0WEN KM ESrATt INZSTMSNI E-etts Collected and Scl6 Taxes Paid io: Nou-Kesidents W. Clouston AUCTIONEER NESS.ClTy ANSAfe tt ftmUM iiHiiKtu, io ist I'rltt Walr aies The Euterptau club met with Mrs. 1L C.

Smeltzer yesterday afternoon and carried out aver pleasing program exactly as arranged. Guests of the clab for the iftcruooa were Mrs. F. A. Cheever.

Mrs. W. E. Kell Shields and Miss Bay of Sutton. A baby was born Monda.v'to Mr.

and Mrs. Keid Broadston. The fragile little life survived but a short time and was laid tenderly Tuesday. Public Salt I will stli at public sJe at 2:30 Saturday, October 21st, the fol-lowing property: 1 team wagon and harntES, 2 buggies, 1 spriug wagon 2 sets single harness, some niacin ery aud tools, core, oats and a few household goods. Mi! 3.

E. B. Ewin Adminitralrix U. MULL1NS, M. Physician Surgeon IIjmi Residence li of srhoo? Cut' n-hwered promptly day 4.