The Breeze from Bartlett, Kansas • 4

F. Lonnecker's Cash Store Groceries, Hardware and Harness A large new stock of up-to-date goods in every department, and you are requested to make this store your headquarters. Your Patronage Solicited Barron's Old Stand The Bartlett Breeze A local independent weekly news devoted to the best interests paper' Bartlett and vicinity SCOTT THOMPSON EDITOR AND OWNER in advance, per year Subscription strictly $1.00 Entered as second-class matter October at the post office at Bartlett, Kansas, under the Act of March 9, 1879, There were twenty-two inmates in the county jail last Saturday- just enough to form a 22- club. All parts of the county were represented as well as Edna. -Edna Sun.

Whoa, Bill! Back up! Bartlett has no representative in the 'county jail, and does not aspire to that distinction, which Mr. Staige so freely divides with the balance of the county. Some of us possibly ought to be in jail, but we're too smooth to date for the strong arm of the law. In the meantime we strenuously object to being sent to jail before we're caught. A change will occur in the management of the Hance drug store this week, Bendure Son being the firm name of this place 'of business in the future.

W. F. Lugeanbeal returned home Wednesday from a threedays' business trip to Kansas City St. Joe and other northern points. Noble Bros.

shipped three loads of fat cattle to Kansas City Tuesday, Jos. Noble accompanied the shipment. A. K. Branham is visiting with relatives in Georgetown, for a few weeks previous to leaving for Oregon, and Washington.

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. VanAusdal and children and Mrs.

J. H. Bonham of Welch were in Bartlett Sunday and Monday to attend the funeral of A. L. McNeal, returning to Welch Monday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Jake Layton of Rd. 4, were traders and visitors in Bartlett Monday Born. morning, Feb.

7, to Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Gillett, a 9 1-2 pound boy.

E. O. McColey began sowing bats Tuesday. R. A.

Bartlett of Carthage, was in Bartlett this week, on his way home from City. J. 0. WILEY and Meat Market Fresh Bread on hand at all times also a complete stock of School Supplies Nicely assorted stock of Cigars and Tobacco. Your patron age solicited: Mra.

Chas. Sanderson of Coffey ville is a visitor with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. H.

Tullis, this week. R. B. Williams reports that the limit has been reached in "creeping things," and the turtle which was a close second to the Mo. Pacific passenger service, has been outdone by C.

B. Fritz's auto, driven by Roy Tullis, when a land buyer had to leave the machine and run like a scared rabbit for four blocks in order to catch his train. John Cox is mourning the loss of his fancy driving mare, Old Gray Shawhan, which died Sunday. She cast her first vote for A. J.

Streeter for president. A complication of causes led to her death, among which might be mentioned no teeth, too much skin and bone, and a complete loss of respiration and failure of heart to act. She was carefully planted in the boneyard on the southwest corner of Jake Dreitzler's farm. The Illingworth home, on Rd. 1, which was recently vacated by J.

D. Simpson, is now occupied by C. V. Illingworth and wife, Fred Leap of Chetopa Rd. 1 will read The Breeze for a year, For Texas seed oats- -Texas raised.

Call or phone, Rea-Patterson Grain Co. -Grant Owen Manager Eldon McPherson sawed wood for W. O. Davis and C. Loop of Rd.

1 last week. C. J. McColey WaS helping Jas. work on his new barn Saturday and Monday, F.

9. DeCow began sowing oats for T. P. Burns Monday. E.

L. Runion of Dearing transacted business in Bartlett Wednesday, and paid The Breeze a pleasant visit. Mr. Runion is proprietor of the Dearing Times, one of the leading weekly papers of Montgomery county, laud reports business as good in the paper line in his city. F.

W. Arning finished the grading of the approaches to the Lake creek bridge near the cemetery. Rural Carrier S. Cox will begin his annual celebra-'er, we mean- -vacation, Friday, Feb. 10, and his brother, J.

will loop the loop and lick stamps lintil March 1. Geo. Smith and wife transacted business in Oswego last Thursday. Dr. G.

W. Brown, specialist; disedges and surgery of the eye, ear, thrott, testing of eyes and fitting nose of glasses. Expert examining specialist for the U.S. govt. Office 8th and Walnut, over Truby's jewelry Store, Coffey ville, Bourquin DEALER IN Hay and Coal Highest market prices paid at all times.

A Yard full of coal for stove and thresher purposes. Richardson' Restaurant Hot Chili, Oysters, Confectionery Cigars and Tobacco: Lunches, Meals at all hours, Lunches for public sates a specialty. Your patronage sollcited. Mrs. Sam Wade and children children of Big Cabin, are visitors with her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. W. C. Jarrett, this week. We, the undersigned merchants and business men of Bartlett, herewith agree to close our places of business at 7:30 p.

every evening during the revival services now in progress at the M. E. church: C. B. Fritz, Oscar Wiley, R.

F. and M. F. Lonnecker, L. G.

Dowell, W. S. Whiting, Buvinger O. Gossard, Grant Owen, W. F.

Lugeanbeal, G. C. Richardson, W. D. Buvinger, I.

M. Holstine, Grant Owen, T. P. Burns. Mrs.

F. S. Tullis was bought home from the Oswego hospital Tuesday and will have to go back later for an operation. Miss Bessie M. Morris of Pittsburg, will assume charge of the Holstine Millinery department, coming on with the new stock next month.

In the article for Dr. Truitt, on first page which reads living northeast of Welch, transpose same to northeast of Bartlett, and you'll be correct. Rev. Herman Hurst of Oswego was a visitor the first of the week with his cousin, Henry Parnall and family, the first of the week. Revs Hill, and Funston, both of Chetopa, are conducting the revival services at the M.

E. church, and are doing vallant work for the cause which they represent. Both are gifted and brilliant talkers and their words carry weight. Everyone is cordially invited to attend and take active part in the singing and exercises each evening. Don't forget the box supper, to be held at Christian church Saturday evening, Feb.

11. An Icicle booth will be one of the attractions. Everyone is cordially invited to attend and take active part. The proceeds will be applied to the church debt. It will be noticed that the date has been changed from the 18th to the 11th.

Fred and Geo. Arning are both laid up with grip at their home this week. Edmond Anthon was a Chetopa visitor Saturday. DEATHS Harmon Kamner was born in Germany May 11, 1841. Died at Bartlett, Feb.

2, 1911, aged 69 years, 8 months and 19 days. He came to America with two sisters, his only relatives, about 1862. Parting from them in New York city he went to Illinois and has never saw them again. He united with the German Lutheran church in boyhood, and adhered to that faith all his life. He was married to Mrs.

Hannah Knight Deniston in 1869, in Macon county, Ills. To this union was born five children, two sons and three daughters, only one of whom, Mrs. Anna Tallon of Bartlett, survives him. They came to Kansas about the year. 1883, and have lived near and in Bartlett ever since.

A simple tribute to his life and character is this: "Here lies one of nature's noblemen; an honest man, the noblest work of F. M. Brown Bartlett, Ken. Oklahoma and Kansas Dirt Farm Ranch and Oil land of every description on our lists. We can satisfy any land seeker earth.

President, Vice President. Cashier R. M. NOBLE SAMUEL GRAVES F. T.

STEPHENS Comparative Statement of the Financial Condition of the Citizens' State Bank Bartlett, on the 3d Day of February, 1908, 1909, 1910 and 1911 Feb. 3, 1908 Feb. 3, 1909 Feb. 3, 1910 Feb. 3, 1911 Loans and Discounts.

$19,763 23 $31,667 45 $36,882 82 $46,375 64 Loans on Real 956 00 5,566 00 5,832 84 4,370 00 Overdrafts. 278 95 242 04 469 60 373 28 Real Estate. 1,700 00 1,700 00 1,700 00 1,700 00 Furniture and Fixtures. 1,600 00 1,600 00 1,600 00 1,600 00 Expense 2 90 22 05 Guaranty Bond 500 00 500 00 Warrants 251 15 126 00 Cash and Sight Exchange 19,117 31 13.270 28 $35,734 52 32,828 00 $43,415 49 $54,296 92 $82,722 68 $87,895 12 Capital Stock. $10,000 00 $10,000 00 $10,000 00 $10,000 00 Surplus 1,500 00 2,200 00 3,000 00.

3,600 00 Undivided Profits 297 83 580 39 749 00 1,044 00 Interest 8 49 22 92 51 03 163 46 Exchange 1 40 2 70 3 85 1 15 Div. Dec. but not 364 00 24 00 Ind. Deposits 25,619 80 35,836 75 62,272 98 67,128 31 Time Deposits 5,565 42 6,600 16 6,620 67 Cashier's Checks. 38 55 5,947 45 Other Liabilities 20 00.

30 00 25 00 10 00 $43,415 49 $54,296 92 $82,722 68 $87,895 12 Deposits Feb. 3, 1908... $31,185 22 Legal Reserve Required Deposits Feb. 8, 1909. 41,436 91 by 20 percent Deposits Feb.

3, 1910........ 68,893 65 Deposits Feb. 3: 1911 73,075 76 Amount on Hand. 45 per ct. The Above Statements are Correct F.

T. STEPHENS, Cashier. This bank opened its doors for business on the 25th day of April, 1903, with a Capital stock of $10,000.00, and deposits of $542.39. During the eight years the bank has enjoyed a continual growth, which proves conclusively the bank has merited the confidence and patronage of its patrons. Each and every depositor's account is Guaranteed by the Bank Depositors' Guaranty Fund, which is carried for the safety of its depositors.

Your Patronage Solicited. F. T. STEPHENS, Cashier. God." Funeral services were held Saterday at 10 a.

in the M. E. church, conducted by Dr. C. 8.

Bendure, and interment took place in Lake Creek cemetery. The entire community join with the wife and daughter in mourning his loss. Allen McNeal was born in Ross county, 0., in 1837, moving Mutual Telephone Chetopa Rd. 1 D. W.

TRUITT, V. S. Graduate of Ontario Veterinary College All Diseases of stock promptly and efticiently attended any hour of the day or night, DR. R. A.

TATE, DENTIST Teeth extracted by use of Somnoform: Seven years a practicing Dentist: Truby's, Eighth and Walnut COFFEY VILLE, KANSAS: 0. S. BENDURE M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON All calls promptly answered day or night.

Both phones. Office in Hance's drug store. J. SCOTT WALKER DENTIST Both Office Hours Phones 8 to 12; 1 to 5 CHETOPA, KANSAS K. R.

SCOTT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Chetopa, Kan. Office over State Bank Calls promply answered day or night FI. W. BOON DENTIST Over Ingleson's Bakery CHETOPA, KANSAS Hart Brothers' Repair Shop Chetopa, Kansas One of the most modern and up-toHitchine shops in Southern A fall stock of automobile supplies always on hand. We are experts in automobile work.

LATHE WORK A SPECIALLY Automobile, Motorcycle Oils, Hard dil, Gasoline, Etc. Your patronage Polleited. Bring us your difficult jobs. W. S.

Whiting In Dealer GROCERIES Fine Pennsylvania Buckwheat Flour, while it lasts Only 5c per lb. Best sour pickles, 3 dozen 25c. Best Hard White Flour $1.35 per sack. Lunch of all kinds. Home made pies, cookies, chile, etc.

at an early age to Illinois, where he lived until the civil war, when he enlisted in the 47th Ills. infantry, and was later transferred to the 11th Mo. Vol. Infantry where he served until the end of the war, when he was united in marriage to Rebecca Ellen Rogers, who still survives him. To this union was born twelve children, of whom five are still living, viz: John Jas.

A. Neal, Walter and Mrs. Mary J. Trenton. He moved to Labette county to the present home place in 1873.

Mr. McNeal died Sunday, Feb. 4, 1911. aged 73 years, 6 months and 27 days. funeral was conducted by the G.

A. the pall bearers being Comrades J. A. Edmondson, H. C.

Hively, J. J. B. Goldsmith BArTLETT, KANS. Grain Dealer at the East Side Elevator I am in the market for youroats, for which I will pay the highest market price.

See me before selling your oats. C. Avory, J. L. Goldsmith and Wm.

Buckley, followed to the last resting place in Lake Creek cemetery, by a large number of sorrowing friends and relatives. Funeral services were preached by Dr. C. S. Bendure.

Buvinger Dealers in Poultry and Produce We meet all legitimate competition. North side track Bartlett, Kan: C. R. Dowell Blacksmith Machinist Wagonwork All work promptly executed in a workmanlike manner. Your work solicited.

Come Where Nature Smiles Where you can farm the entire year. Where Florida you every where drouths, marshes; don't you year. have where sickness can to Where the raise or spend there pests, all three summers are you no or no make, four swamps failures, crops and or are springs and toe winters autamns. Where the large markets of the United States New York, Chicago and the thickly populated markets of the east are only 36 hours away. Where freezing temperature is unknown.

Where roses bloom in December as they do in the north in May. We claim that the Kissimmee prairies are the most desirable place in the world for safe and profitable land investments, BECAUSE OF Its health conditions, excellent rainfall, advantages in the cheapness of labor, favorable location for markets, marvelous productiveness and variety of products, advantages in planting and harvesting crops every month in the year. Our company authorizes me to guarantee that they will pay the railroad fares of all who go with me to investigate their lands if they cannot prove to your entire satisfaction that 20 acres of their land, well farmed. will make a man more more money each year than the best 160 acres in your country. This should set at rest any idea as to the unproductiveness of this land, We have reproductions of the crops, which speak for themselves.

Come and see what the land we are offering at $15 to $20 per acre produees. View the evidence- judge for yourself. For further information please call or address, C. B. Fritz, Kansas, Bartlett,.