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Barton County Democrat from Great Bend, Kansas • Page 3

Barton County Democrat from Great Bend, Kansas • Page 3

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THE BARTON COUNT DAILY DEMOCRAT 35 she discovered that her telephone E. Swank went to Ness City this morning to attend to Over-land business. ait MEN'S RUBBER BOOTS $3.00 AT.G KRAUSE'S LEFT SUDDENLY A man by the name of Earl Stchlick, alias Flanders, who has been here sometime selling portraits for the E. H. Roberts Portrait of Kansas City, is wanted by the officers for obtaining money under false pretenses.

He is supposed to have sold a camera and outfit to a young man named Snyder for $85 and in fact collected the money but failed to turn over the goods and left Sunday in "his Ford car for parts unknown. The officers have sent out reward cards but so far have been unable to get track of the fellow. Later The auto was located at Atwood, Kansas, today but the portrait man has made good his escape so far. Dispatch. LADIES' DRESS OXFORDS $2.50, $3.00 and $3.50 AT KRAUSE'S Fred L.

Hans INSURANCE, LOANS AND REAL ESTATE McRride Ruilding Piano Tuning Charles J. Kreise. Drop me a postal or leave orders at either of the following places: Miss Florence Poole, Phone 382 Blue; ohnson Dodge Drug store, Phone 57. LIFE INSURANCE Lifts Mortgages Increases Savings Finances Families Educates Orphans Inspires Confidence Neutralizes Sorrow Supports Credit Uplifts Homes Relieves Want issists Widows Nursese the Needy Creates an Estate Endears You to Your Family SEE 0. V.

DODGE, JR. wires had been cut, distance was about one mile. Lame refused to be a witness before the inquest, and his. wife did likewise; "I refuse to testify to incriminate me," said Came, to the-first question asked him. "I refuse to testify for fear of incriminating my husband," replied Mrs.

Came. They were ex cused. Notwithstanding the fact that $459 reward for the arrest and conviction of the murderer had been offered by the state, the county and private parties no tangible clew was ever secured sufficient to make arrest. John Glynn, of the Glynn Detective service, of Leavenworth, worked on the case a couple ow weeks. Private individuals worked on the case and the officers declare they interfered with the official investigation.

Rush was a farmer who had formerly lived in Salina. The old far mis now occupied by a tenant, Mrs. Rush having rent ed it. She declares that she cannot live on the farm any longer as the nights are periods of horror to her, and she has about decided to remain away from the farmten- ueiy. STRAIGHT SHOOTING.

Is Too Much For The Mexicans Are Fighting. Salina, Ka April 10 County proof of the marksmanship of he American soldier has done more than any other development ot the campaign in Mexico to strike fear into the hearts of Vil la's followers according to reports seeping across the border. The straight shooting done at Columbus, that of the little detachment that pursued the bandits across the line after the raid and that at Guerrero and Aguas Calientes wras totally unexpected by the Mexicans. It was utterly different from the shooting they had experienced in engagements with factional troops in the five years of civil strife, close followers" of the rebellion assert. The bandits followers had been .1 1 1 fl ml A laugni mat tne Americans were weaklings; cowards who wTere afraid to match their strength with Mexican' forces A natural ized- Mexican living here said to day; in their ignorance thev be lieved implicity in their ability to conquer any force they shoul encounter.

I am convinced that before the Columbus raid their feeling was that of contempt of a larger man for a smaller, weak er The first shock was giventhe Villistas when seventy-nine of the men were killed by half as many iroopers ot the Thirteenth cavalry who made the sorte across the international line after the raid. PIANO AT A RARGAIN Customer near Great Bend, Kansas, is unable to finish pav- ments on piano contract. We will turn piano over to first satisfac. tory party who will pay balance either cash or five dollars per month. Write Schmoller Mueller Piano Omaha, Nebr.

GOOD FOR COLDS Honey, Pine-Tar and Glycerine are recognized cold remedies. In Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey there are combined with other cough medicine in a pleasant svrun. Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey quickly! stops your cough, checks your com, sootiies irritation of the throat.

Excellent for young, adult and aged. Its one of the best cough syrups made. Formula on every bottle. You know just what you are taking and your doctor its good for coughs and colds. Insist on Dr.

Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey. Only 25c at druggists. 13lh Mrs. Harry Grovier returned this morning from a Sunday visit with her parents inEllinwopd Mr.a and John Held, of Beechwood, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs-.

Henry Held, of northeast of town. Miss Frances Gwirin was here yesterday visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs Robt Gwinn and also to attend the dedication of the new Presbyterian Mrs. M. E.Mowery, returned to her home in. Hutchinson last evening after spending a few -days here visiting with her daughter, Mrs." C.

E. Chapman and family. Ed Gwinn went to Newton Sunday morning where he will go to work on the chain gang. He has been on the Scott City local for the past eight months and gave that run up to take the "chain gang." Mrs. Otto Hagen and daughter Gertrude, Miss Emma Metz and Miss Johannah Sessler, all of Comanche tonwshinj, returned to their homes Saturday night.

The three young ladies wTere here taking the county examination while Mrs'. Hagen was visiting friends and shopping. A. H. Renard, formerly with the .1.

Case in this city, but now employed by the same firm with headquarters in Denver, was here yesterday visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Held and family and other relatives and friends. Mr. Renard, Wells Thompson and Mr.

and Mrs. Otto Wood spent the day at the Held home yesterday and report having enjoyed a most pleasant day Chas. Oliphant was here from Claflin yesterday to spend the day visiting with his wife and little daughter. The latter has been 'receiving treatment in the St. Hose hospital for the past week, but has sufficiently recovered so that yesterday she was removed to the home of her aunt and uncle, Mr.

and Mrs. Albeit Allison in this city, and will return to her home some time this week hold inquest 2 months after murder occurred Death of Farmer Is Mystery To Saline County Officers Columbus, April 10 A Attorney Leonard P. flammer and Coroner W. E. Mowery, de cided this week that the time had come to noia tne coroner m-ouest in the murder of John Rush, a farmer who.

was. shot and killed on the evening of Jan uary 25. while sitting in his home hear The shot that killed Rush was fired from the yard ana wrougn tne kitcnen window. Mrs. Rush and her aged mother were sitting in an adjoining room at the time.

Mrs. Rush finding that the, telephone wires had been cut ran to a neighbor's home ar mile away and gave the alarm The inquest was field this morning. The case wag' given to the jury at 2:15 o'clock this afternoon. A verdict was reacnea at seven It was not made public. A number, of witnesses were cal led, among them 'Mrs Rush and ner motner, ner nrotners ana neighbors.

Mr. and Mrs. GeQ. wf -lt, -nlW Into in Iia inmiAcf Tf was to Came's house that frs. Rush ran to give the THE NEW WHITE WASHABLE KID LACE BOOTS ARE HERE AT KRAUSE'S etvs I Miss Sidney Gayer of spent Saturday evening in this city visiting friends.

Henry Harper returned Saturday from a days business trip and -visit in Hutchinson. Judge Lobdell went to Jetmore this morning to spend a few days there lookinjg after business matters. Mr Walton and two children left this morning for Stafford for a few days' visit with fiends and relatives Clarence Haladay arrived this morning from Hutchinson to spend a few days here on business with Clyde Miss Mable Martin returned to her home in Hutphinson Saturday night after spending: a few days here. visiting, her father. Jim Sweeney, of Pawnee Rock, passed through here this morning on his way to Hutchinson to attend the Democratic convention.

Mrs. F- S. Spruill returned Saturday night from Lamed where she has been for several days visiting her daughter Lura. Miss Mary Joyce of Hutchinson was here Saturday night for a few hours visiting friends and looking after business matters. Mrs.

O. V. Dodge, and daughter went to Kinsley this morning to spend a few days there visiting, friends and relatives. Mrs. L.A.

Johnson returned to her home in. Kinsley this morning' after spending a few days here visiting. Mr. andIrs. Glenn Johnson.

Gotleib Ernstihg; returned to his home in 'Ellinwood Saturday night after spending Saturday hen? attending cthe. Democratic convention 3 Clarence Doonaif. came- down from Wright this3 morning, to spend a few days here visiting his parents and to attend the Doonan sale tomorrow. Clyde Sterling and Frank Klep-per of Heizer spent Saturday night and Sunday here visiting friends and looking after business matters. The Misses Leoria and Minnie Kimpler returned to their home in Ellinwood Saturday night after spending the day here visiting friends and shopping.

Mr. and Mrs. D. Hankerson and children returned to their home in Hutchinson Saturday after spending a few days here visiting friends and relatives. The Misses Clara Ruckland and i Marie Swaretz returned to their homes in Hutchinson after being here to attend0 the banquet and dedication services at the byteran church.

Sam Hill, deputy U. S. mar shal, returned to his home in Wichita Saturday night after spending the day here visiting friends and attending the Demo cratic convention. 9 The blisses Leona and Florence Robl returned to their home in El hnwood Saturday night after, spciiuinb uic uaja visiting the k. DeGarmo family and other friends.

LADIES' DRESS SHOES 2.50, $3.00, AND $3.50 AT KRAUSE'S VAN LOONS I I Charles Hageiv of Comanche township was a. visitor Here Saturday evening. 4, Virgil Lile of Pawnee Rock was here Saturday visiting friends and looking after business. Pete Ewalt returned Saturday night from Ellihwood where he has teen working for the past week. 0 Mr.

and Mrs. Ray Hulme of Hoisington spent yesterday here visiting friends and looking after business. Miss Hazel Everett went to Pawnee Rock Saturday night io spend Sunday there visiting with friends. and relatives. 00 Mrs.

A. S. Wilson arrived Saturday night from Stafford to spend a few days here, visiting friends and relatives. Francis Pribble arrived from Topeka Sunday morning to spend Sunday visiting Mrs. Pribble and the H.

E. Lindas family. Jack Madero oZ Kansas City spent Saturday night and Sunday here visiting friends and looking after business matters. Leo Tarpy came up from Ellin-wood Saturday night to spend Sunday here visiting friends and attending to business matters Miss Anna Bayer of Raymond returned to her home Saturday night after spending a few days here visiting friends and attending to Mrs. John Lindas and Mrs.

C. E. Clutter and daughter returned to their homes in Lamed Saturday fright after spending the day here visiting the E. Lindas family. Frank Millard of Hoisington spent spent Saturday here visiting friends and looking after business matters.

He has been in Wichita for several days a business trip. Ear? Fryecame up from Hutchinson Sunday to spend the day here visiting Mrs. Frye and Jean and returned this morning. Mrs. Frye anil, daughter will, remain for a longer visit.

LADIES' SILK HOSIERY 50c, 75c AND $1.00 A PAIR AT We Pay the Highest Prices For Scrap Iron Metals, Rubber, 4 Rags, etc. Dry Mixed Roses and Dry and Salt Hides' a specialty. You can turn your old junk into profit by selling to me, 0 lt LITTLE Great Rend. Kansas ICO Sixteenth and Raker Streets Do JVof SCXlU.UUi uiuiuia awa vto have them rewound, We can. do it here can also catch any of you electrical trouble.

Call Day or Night GARRETT ELECTRIC AND RE PAIRSHOP. Office phone 119. Res. 456 green. DOINGS OF THE SALESMEN' WANTJED-r Ex- perience- riot.

necessary; easy job good pa oCall over Samuels' Dept. Store 7 an9 m. WANTED Work 'oil farm or in dairy by man with family;" is-a good dairyman. Address Chas. Luenberger, General "-Delivery, Great Bend, Kansas.

3 a WANTED to buy Ysecond hand delivery Wagon. Must be cheap Inquire Democrat FOR SALE FOR SALE-7-Pbpcorn irj.ear. See Geo. Schridde, Route 1 3w GRAY COUNTY LAND 640 ACRES, perfectly level and best of soil, fenced, -small -set improvements 00 acres wheat $20 per acre. 0 320 ACRES, fine smooth land, unimproved.

$15 per: acre. 6t L. F.BEAL, Kinsley, Kan. WE OWN and are for sale 50 quarters smooth land in Kearney County, Kansas. Terms.

Write for Campbell Loucks, Lakin, Kan- sas. lut FOR SALE Pure White Rock Eggs. $4.00 per 100, 75 cents per setting. Mrs. W.

H. Rogers, Phone 907 A7. 12t FOR SALE My lrtrm.oC 20 acres, 3 miles south of EUinwqod. For information see Oscar IBrewt er. Mrs.

Louise Brewer, FOR SALE-Good five room col tage, located close to business part of city; electricJL lights, phone, porches; in good. shapes' Priced reasonable; terms, part. Inquire at this 8 office8. FOR SALE Four miles southwest of Great Bend, southeast 4, of southeast quarter of Section, 3, Township 20, Range Price $3,500 terms cash. Keenan Gfobe, P.

O. Box 1 1432 FOR SALE 640 acres; one-half alfalfa land, in Pawnee' bofe torn, Hodgeman county; improved; $20 per acre8 no trade C. S. Eno Kansas. FOR SALE BY OWNER 633-Acre Farm in Mayes coun ty, at $25 per acre." Some creek bottom, large orchard.

Will sell on easy terms. Write for full particulars. L. E. Hohinan, 211 Neb.

Tulsa, Okla. armm it 298 1908 East Broadway I'M MOlAV VS. THROWN OWS THE WHAT I PLEASE ITft 7T7 NOW I'M MO AW I .11 1 tar We will positively not buy any junk of minors without the permission of their parents, and then on Saturdays. If you wish the boys to keep your yard clean this spring by gathering up waste material such as rags, old rubber boots and shoes, old brass, copper, auto tires and tubes, etc. kindly give them your consent in writing and have them deliver the same here onx Saturdays, as by this method, it will keep the boys out of mischief ann wil riot Vin-terfere with their school workvand studies: We at' -ways pay the highest market price for- junk -of Vail kinds.

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