The Pratt Independent from Pratt, Kansas • 22

jur.t Members of the Board of Education of the City of Pratt -V I Sy Pratt County High School. Wm. Barrett J. S. Barnes S.

P. Gebhart, President C. R. Mawdsley C. F.

Jett F. A. Milne Dr. B. J.

Patterson. of the profession. He has lately arranged to take -over three more rooms in the Harlenske building and will specially fit them for operating, X-ray and surgical wards. He has a trained nurse constantly in his employ and his work along surgical lines has been more than ordinarily successful. In order to prepare himself for his chosen calling Dr.

Patterson has taken post graduate courses from many hospitals and surgeons, among them the St. Joseph Hospital, Kansas City; Cotner Hospital, Lincoln, Nebraska; the Mayo Every city has its full quota of physicians, but Pratt is particularly fortunate in having in her midst an array of the fraternity who are indeed a credit to the profession. Among the most successful physicians of the city might be mentioned the name of Dr. B. J.

Patterson, with offices in the Harlenske building. Dr. Patterson came from a family of physicians, his grandfather, father and motner all being prominent members of the profession. He is a native of Ohio, removed with his parents to Nebraska, and at the age 6 I-1 Ramza and Arno, Fun Makers at the Pratt County Fair. PRATT PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Pratt has an excellent system of public schools. 16 teachers are employed in the grades and more than 700 pupils are enrolled. The course of study laid down by the state board of education is followed and upon the completion of this course pupils are admitted to the High School without examination. During the past year a new and modern grade school building has been erected at a cost of $35,000. This, with the south ward building, will accommodate all the pupils in the grade schools.

The city of Pratt has maintained a High School ever since the organization of the school district in 1884. For many years it was very small and the courses of 3tudy offered were very limited. Not until the passage of the Barnes High School Law in 1905 did the Pratt High School come into its own. The city had maintained a High School, which met the requirements of this law, which the county adopted in 1906 and, forthwith, the city provided a building for the High School, at a cost of $36,000, which is not surpassed by anything of like size in the state. Since that time the school has steadily grown until the enrollment now reaches nearly 300.

Tuition is free to pupils residing anywhere in the county. 10 teachers are employed and the laboratories and equipment, as well as the qualifications of the teachers, enable the school to do a class of work which compares favorably with that of the colleges of twenty-five years ago. College preparatory, normal training, scientific and agriculturalcourses are offered, the completion of which admits pupils, by certificate, to the various colleges and universities of the North -Central Association. Domestic science and art and manual training are thoroughly taught. THE COTERIE.

The Coterie was organized at Pratt, Kansas, In 1895 by a group of women with a vision a vision that not only recognized the home sphere as woman's but also realized that this sphere can be broadened and enlightened with knowledge derived from a literary club. Through the city papers an announcement was made, requesting all ladies interested in a reading circle to meet in the Briggs House parlors at above date. As a result The Coterie was organized with the motto "Slumber not in the tents of your fathers. The world is advancing, advance with and a study of history and literature was immediately commenced. In 1897 Mr.

Calhoun kindly offered The Coterie a second story room in the National Bank Building which the ladies opened next meeting with a house warming. A permanent club room established, the ladies began a newer activity a library open to the public once a week. By their own efforts such as chrysanthemum show and lecture course and general enthusiasm the ladies maintained and increased this library. In 1898 the club federated with the Seventh District and then with the State. This year we seriously considered joining tthe National Federation of Women's Clubs.

In 1899 The Coterie moved into its own club building, the first of its kind in Kansas. Here the library grew by leaps and bounds and the ladies realizing their work was accomplished gave the entire library to the city. The course of study of The Coterie embraces many and diverse subjects such as best literature, Bible, travel, Civics, Domestic Science, etc. The membership is limited, not for ex-clusiveness hut we believe a smaller club tends to more individuality. While The Coterie enjoys the idea of being a strictly literary, yet there are times when the ladies show their development along all lines and join in the Coterie's parties with zest and cultivate not only intellect but good fellowship.

Pratt County Fair The Eighth Annual County Fair will be in Pratt, August 11, 12, 13, 14. The management is planning to make this year's fair a greater success than ty' imih miwlilll llw il law niifcTimiaii limm iiiiwwi ever before. Ihey are preparing a large premium list covering exhibits of live stock, poultry, mechanical arts, farm products, horticulture, dairy and kitchen. $5,000 in purses for harness and saddle races; $500 for motorcycle races. You can help the management make this fair a big success by bringing from all parts of the county your live stock, poultry, farm and garden products and entering them for a Grand Agricultural Fair and Live Stock Show.

T. M. DEAL LUMBER CO. There is in every avenue of trade some business which bears the stamp of the enterprise of its management, and which through a long period of success has attained a meritorious celebrity distinctive from competitors, so closely identifying it with the article dealt in that to hear the mention of one is to hear the echo of the other. In the town of Sawyer, Kansas, it is impossible to mention lumber without at once bringing to mind Claude Keller, the genial and efficient manager of the T.

M. Deal Lumber Co. This company carries a complete line of lumber, coal, lime, cement and sash and doors. They handle dimension lumber of all kinds and lath and shingles. They are headquarters for the Campbell line of paints.

All the immense stock of lumber carried by this yard is under roof so that lumber purchased from them is always dry and free from any defects due to exposure to sun and rain. The business of this yard has steadily increased owing to the liberal policy of the management and the fair and equitable manner in which patrons are treated. The management of the Sawyer yard devolves almost wholly upon Claude Keller who has held this important position for some three years. Mr. Keller is a native Kansan and has had years of experience in the lumber trade.

When in need of any building material he will be pleased to figure Brothers, Rochester, Minnesota; Dr. A. J. Oschner, Chicago; and Dr. John B.

Murphy, Chicago. While Dr. Patterson is a busy man he has tound time to manage and lead Pratt's famous Great Western Indian Band, a musical organization that is attracting attention in all parts of the country. He is also president of the Federation of American Motorcyclists, and as such has given the Federation the best there is in him, and to him is largely due the honor of bringing to Dodge City, Kansas, the international motorcycle races, held July 4th, this year. Dr.

Patterson is the father of Miss Inez Patterson, the best known lady motorcyclist in the country. She has taken an active part in all the P. A. M. and Short Grass tours in this section of the west and has a number of medals and trophies to her credit.

The fair is under the management of of ten years came to Kansas, locating at Rexford, where his father practiced his profession and operated a large stock ranch. Young Patterson attended the Colby high school, graduating from this institution. He later attended the Sal-ina Normal University and graduated from its Normal department in 1894. In 1895 he was married and in 1899 entered the Kansas Medical College, Topeka, where he remained for two years. He then entered the Kansas City Medical College, taking special courses, and later graduated from the Eclectic University, Kansas City, in 1903.

He returned to his home town where he practiced and in 1911 removed to Pratt where he opened an office. While Dr. Patterson does a regular practice, he makes a specialty of surgery. He is at present assistant Rock Island surgeon, and his office is specially equipped for this branch Walter Pedigo, President, A. S.

Farm er, Treasurer, J. M. Lucas, Secretary. It's very seldom you see such value in photos a3 we are offering this month. -The F.

A. Withers Art Studio. No Withers Photos are the best at the lowest prices. tl stairs to climb. tl Withers Photos are the best at the lowest prices.

tl Have your Kodak Work finished by experienced workers. We employ only first class workers to do this work. Bring your films and plates to us and have them finished right. F. A.

Withers Art Studio, Pratt, Kansas, tl with you and will guarantee that all materials furnished will be of a high standard and just as F. Hildreth buys Iron, Copper, Brass Rubber or anything else in the secondhand line. Find him on South Main street on the west side. 231m. The Home Town of the Big Elevators, tj Wheat Bins and Silos of the community and hope by their business methods to merit a continuance of your cooperation.

SAWYER CAFE. The Sawyer Cafe, owned and man Mrs. A. P. Ashcraft, S.

L. Young, and Mrs. Keller, are still living in the community. Mr. J.

Eaton came to Sawyer in 1899 and has been active in tins church since that time, itev. Goodnight is the pastor in charge at present. The Methodist church has a strong organization, but as all the church SAWYER STATE BANK. The Sawyer State Bank is one of the strong financial institutions of Pratt county. This nk was established in 1904 and has done an in-Teasing banning business from the date of its establishment.

It is officered by the following well known men, which is a guarantee of its stability: W. E. Clark, president; business was first established by W. E. Clark, later Mr.

Fairchild and the J. D. Smith Mercantile had it. Mr. Fleming has had the business since 1911 and has built up a good trade.

Mr. Fleming is a native of Ohio, came to Kansas and stopped near Winfield in 1878, followed agricultural pursuits, traded a stock farm in Cowley county for his present stock of merchandise. By his courteous treatment of all he has won many friends for himself and his business. Give him a call, he will treat you right. JACKSON STEPHENS MERCANTILE CO.

ter pleased with things in the great Sunflower state. In 1903 he established his home in Sawyer and opened up his machine shop. He is well equipped to do all kinds olj blacksmithing, repairing of farm implements and machinery and makes! threshermen's work a specialty. He rebuilds gas and steam engines and carries a line of auto repairs and accessories. Among other power machines he has band and circular! saws, tire setter, cold punch, lathes, planer, trip hammer and vulcanizer.

Mr. McBride has had years of experience and can repair anything in the line of farm machinery. B. I. BKDINGER.

i inaa Carver, vice president; C. A. Shrader, cashier. These men and J. R.

Wheatley, M. B. Fairchild, and W. K. Combs are the board of directors.

They do a general bank aged by Leslie Humble and wife, is one of the most popular eating houses in this part of the country. They feed, during the harvest season from eighty-five to 125 at each meal. In connection with the cafe they have short order and lunch, carry a line of confectionery, cigars and a fine line of tobaccos and smokers supplies. They have one of the best soda fountains in Sawyer, carry all popular flavors and serve ice cream. Their motto is good meals, clean service, and courteous treatment to all.

Try one of their meals when next in Sawyer. BRUBAKER McREVNOLDS 11 0 B. I. Bedinger, proprietor of the! Midway Meat Market of Sawyer, car ries a full line of fresh, salt, and! cured meats, staple and fancy groceries. He handles ice, farm pro ing business and make loans on personal and real security.

The cashier, Mr. C. A. Shrader, is a native of Kentucky and has been associated with the bank since his arrival in Kansas in 1904. The president, W.

E. Clark, is one of the pioneer business men of Sawyer, having put in one of the first stocks of merchandise in the town. Mr. Clark is also interested in the grain business, having several elevators along the Englewood branch of the Santa Fe and has one under his own supervision at Sawyer. Mr.

Shrader and Mr. Clark will be pleased to extend to you the courtesies of the bank at any time. duce and poultry, candies, cigarsj and tobaccos, Wichita's Best flour, and fresh fruits in season. Mr. Bed The town of Sawyer is about eighty miles west of Wichita on the Englewood branch of the Atchison, Topeka Santa Pe.

It is in the great wheat belt of Kansas. Sawyer was organized, or the charter was dated March 30, 1887, hence is a little more than a quarter of a century old. It is surrounded by great wheat fields, and is constantly growing. The town was named for Senator Sawyer, of Wisconsin. It was named by Col.

Spear, who was president of the Arkansas Valley Town Company. The town company of Sawyer was composed of this company and a Mr. A. J. Johnson, who built the Elm Mills, which were burned some years ago, and who now lives in Oklahoma City.

The following old timers still live on the land that they proved up on: J. F. Keyes, who held the office of sheriff; L. D. Humble, (.

M. Webber, C. M. Hatfield, J. C.

Carlisle, and F. A. Mueller, who was county commissioner. W. K.

Clark, W. II. Jordan, Mr. Webber and Mrs. Smith are among those who have lived in Sawyer since the first.

Sawyer has two churches, two general merchandise stores, one hotel, one restaurant, one drug store, two barber shops, one livery barn, one blacksmith shop, one lumber yard, three elevators, one garage, one meat market, one hardware and Implement store, and one school building. Sawyer has a splendid school system. The course study includes a high school course, and the school is accredited by the State University. The Baptist church has an organization and a building. We are under obligation to Mr.

J. J. Saton for the following: The Goshen Church was organized in 1886 with seven charter members. The membership has now grown to eighty. The school house was used as a place of worship until 1901, when the present church, a building 30x40 feet was erected and dedicated.

Three of the charter members of the church, inger is a native of Illinois, has been! in Kansas about six years. He wasj in the employ of Mr. Fleming for time. Later he was with W. P.

records were destroyed when the parsonage burned, there is no history available. They have a building and a new parsonage, and the work is in charge of Rev. Little. Sawyer has a splendid newspaper, the News. It is owned and edited by Fred C.

Trlllingham. The paper was established in 1886, and Mr. Trillingham has made it one of the best weeklies in the county. His editorials show ability and depth of thought. It receives, as all local papers should, the support of the business men of Sawyer.

L. C. FLEMING. In every trade center there is usually some man or firm doing business that take a just pride in conducting a business that will, in the greatest measure, supply the wants and needs of the community, a man who by the means of the high standard of goods sold at reasonable prices and by uniform, courteous treatment has built up a reputation for good goods at reasonable prices. Such is the story of the L.

C. Fleming general merchandise store of Sawyer. He carries a full line of staple and fancy groceries, dry goods, shoes, furniture and queens-ware, cigars and tobacco. He pays the highest market price for farm produce and poultry, handles salt and cured meats and the famous Red Star and Kansas Diamond brands of flour. His store Is headquarters for the Wheeler Motter work clothes.

His stock of hats, caps, shoes and gents furnishings, trunks and suit cases is complete. He has an excellent line of dress goods, dress trimmings ana nndlngs. This is one of the oldest established business houses in Sawyer. The Finger Son. Mr.

Bedinger is pro-J gressive in his methods and is ambitious for the home town and community to prosper. It aways gives one a sense of ease to step into a place of business and find the stock for sale and display arranged in such a systematic manner that every article has its place in the case, on the table or on the shelf; and all arranged with a view to convenience in sale, display and prompt service and withal a pleasing effect to the eye. Such is the feeling one has on entering the Jackson-Stephens Mercantile store in Sawyer. They conduct a general mercantile business of dry goods, clothing, furnishings, staple and fancy groceries. 'They carry a fine line of dry goods, dress goods in various styles and fabrics, dress findings, trimmings, and notions.

They carry trunks, suit cases, hats, caps, gloves and shoes. In the grocery department they have a complete line of standard goods, fresh, dried and canned fruits, salt and cured meats and flour. They are headquarters for Kansas Diamond and Red Star flour, White Star canned goods, Crown work clothes and Rothchild and John B. Stetson hats. This Arm is composed of C.

L. Jackson and J. E. Stephens. They have stores at Sawyer and Croft.

The Sawyer Btore is under the management of J. E. Get insurance on your grain today. Brubaker McReynolds have the largest stock of hardware and implements, in their spacious stores and warerooms, that is to be found in southern Pratt county. They carry a full line of shelf and heavy hardware, tinware, graniteware, aluminumware, stoves, ranges, harness, rugs, laprobeS, whips, builders tools and supplies, jewelry, guns and ammunition.

They are headquarters for Monarch, Riverside, Oak and Perfection stoves. Webber wagons, International Harvester goods, John Deere and Emerson farm machinery and' buggies, New Home sewing machines and the famous Run Easy and Rullman washers. Messrs. Brubaker and McReynolds are pleasing and courteous gentlemen and they will be pleased to show you any article carried in their big double store. W.

T. McBRIDE. W. T. McBride, proprietor of the Sawyer Blacksmith and.

Machine Shop, Is a native of.Misspurl, came to Kansas in 1886, has made several trips out of the state but in every instance has returned to Kansas bet SANTA FE HOUSE. One of the best hotels in this part of the great wheat belt is the Santa Fe House at Sawyer. The hotel Is managed by E. P. Shields, the proprietor, who is assisted by Mrs.

Shields, who has charge of the dining room and kitchen. The dining room is well appointed and the service excellent. The Santa Fe train stops here for lunch. Their 25c meals have made the hotel popular in this part of the state. Mr.

Shields Clark and Keller. Phone 73. tf. F. E.

Shackleford, who has a wheat field of over four hundred acres that will aver- age something more than twenty bushels per acre, Is a strong believer in blooded cattle and take just pride in having shipped from his Pratt county farm a car of half blood Angus baby beef which topped the Wichita market. This car was purchased by a speculator who shipped it to Kansas City where It again topped the market. ff is a native of Missouri, he has been in Kansas twelve years, five years in Sawyer. By their uniform courtesy to all they have built up and deserve a good patronage. Stephens.

This firm has been in business for five years and they are appreciative of the patronage given them and herewith desire to express their appreciation of the good will.