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Souvenir and Program
Twenty-Seventh Annual Picnic
of the
Old Settlers of Harvey County
Riverside Park, Halstead,
Thursday, August 13, 1914.

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I 8:30 to 10:00 a. m.—Music by the Newton and Address by Ezra Branine of Newton.
Sedgwick Bands. Business meeting of Old Settlers.
10:00 a. m.—Parade to Riverside Park. 3:30 p. m.—Ball Game—Sedgwick vs. Bentley.
10:30 a. m.—Balloon ascension and miscellaneous West of dam at new grounds.
attractions at the Park. 5:30 p. m.—Balloon ascension and miscellaneous
11:30 a. m. to 1:00 p. m.—Adjournment for dinner attractions at the Park.
1:00 p. m.—Music at the Park. 7:00 p. m. to 8:00 p. m.— Concert by Sedgwick
1:30 p. m.—Call to order by President Floyd Morris Band in the Park.
Address of Welcome, Mayor Schriver. 8:00 p. m. to 9:00 p. m.—Concert by the Newton
Address by W. A. Ayres of Wichita. Band in the Park.
ALL ENTERTAINMENTS FREE * - - ii ,
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Groceries
Shoes
The Committees.
The following is the list of Committees having in charge the various details of the ‘27th Annual Picnic of Old Settlers:
Executive Committee—H. D. Rand
E. H. Kliewer
HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
Phone 9 and 10. BUTTER, EGGS and CREAM WANTED.
John C. Ryan, C. v. Riesen, S. F. Gehne and Dr. W. R. Dillingham.
Finance—Jas. G. Frazer, 0. R. Mantele and Walter Gressinger.
Music—Chas. R. Dreese, Dr. E. J. McKee and Lucas P. Krehbiel.
Sports—M. E. Cheatum, Henry Embick and Dr. W. R. Dillingham.
Speaker—J. H. McNair, Geo. A Hinkle and John C. Ryan.
Reception—H. D. Rand, Dr. E. M. Hoover and John C. Girk.
Dry Goods
Clothing
Advertising—Dan G. Buser, 0. P. Quiring and Lloyd Bookwalter. Decoration—John H. Lehman, A. P J. Smith and J. W. Quick.
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HENRY ALLEN, of Kansas.
The Committee on Speakers was indeed fortunate this year in being able to secure Henry J. Allen as the
--WHEN IN NEED OF-
Hardware and Implements
We have the best in the city. Prices and terms to suit. Finest
and most up-to-date Lines.
John Deere Plows, Van Brunt Drills, Birdsell Wagons, American Fence, Velie and Henney Buggies, Garland Furnaces, Sharpies and Blue Belle Cream Separators, Woodmanse Windmills and Rust Proof Tanks.
Tin Work and Plumbing a Specialty.
“See Us First and Save the Difference”
RIESEN & DYCK
Halstead, Kansas.
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The City Hotel
CHAS. HALE, Prop.
Get your Dinner and Supper today at this popular place. Every-thing neat and clean with prompt and reliable Service. The trading public invited to stop here at any time.
MEALS 25cv HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
The Halstead Cleaners
R. L. SANDERS, Prop.
You don't wear dirty line, why wear a dirty suit. Phone 173, Halstead, Kansas.
Speaker for the 27th Annual Meeting of the Old Settlers of Harvey County.
Mr. Allen is one of the really big men of the country—too big to be designated as hailing from Wichita. He is known as Henry Allen of Kan-sas the country over, ever since the Republican National Convention of 1912 when he was one of the floor leaders for Roosevelt Here his brilliant oratorical efforts attracted the attention of the entire country. He later followed Col. Roosevelt in-to the new Progressive Party and today is the nominee of that party for Governor of Kansas.
That he will well entertain the big crowd at today’s Picnic is an assured fact. Everyone should hear this bril-
liant editor of the Wichita Beacon.
H. D. RAND-Chairman.
H. D. Rand is this year Chairman
I. H. BROOKS. Phone 272
Lofgren & Brooks
Everything in Painting and Decor-ating to Your Satisfaction.
Halstead, Kansas.
J. W. QUICK,
Painter, Paper Hanger and Interior Finishing
Have a small stock of Wall Paper, and also Boeches Famous Sample Books to select from. We sell room moulding, paints, etc. Glad to furnish estimates any time. When in need of our services Phone 117.
HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
NELS LOFGREN. Phone 254.
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of the Executive Committee which has entire charge of the arrange-ments for the 27th annual meeting of the Old Settlers. Mr. Rand has been a resident of Halstead for more than twenty years and is one of the live wire boosters for the Old Set-tlers at all times. He is giving free-ly of his time and energy to the end that the 27th meeting may be bigger and better than ever.
Mr. Rand is a member of the firm of Rand & Lehman, Contractors and Builders, which firm has erected many of the handsome business and residence properties in Halstead.
He has his forces well organized for the big Picnic and the outcome of the big affair is certain to be pleasing and satisfying to all vis-itors.


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dent of the Old Settlers Organization at the meeting held last year and will preside over the deliberations on August 13. Mr. Morris had served as Vice President for several years and gave such general satisfaction that he was chosen to his present position without opposition.
He is a native of Medina county, Ohio, coming to Kansas in 1878 and locating on the northwest quarter of Sec. 30, Halstead township. He lived there for nearly a quarter of a century, but is now enjoying a re-tired life in a comfortable home in Halstead.
As a booster for the Old Settlers meetings he has always been depended upon to do his full share toward making them a success.
C. F. Fey & Co.
Have made a reputation for their store by keeping their stock fresh at all times. If you want the best in
Staple and Fancy Groceries
You make no mistake in trading at this store as the prices are as low as the wholesale markets will permit.
Folger's Golden Gate Coffee
cannot be excelled for flavor and strength and we have it in dif-ferent grades.
Country Produce Wanted
at all times for which we pay the top market price. Rebate checks given on all cash purchases. You reduce the cost of living by trading with us. Try it.
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J.H. McNAIR, President. J. H. LINN, Vice President.
W. J. SLOAN, Cashier. L. P. KREHBIEL, Ass’t. Cashier.
The Halstead Bank
ORGANIZED MARCH 10; 1882.
CAPITAL .................$20,000.00.
SURPLUS..................,.$10,000.00.
Loans Negotiated on Short Notice at Lowest Rates. General Rank-ing Business Transacted. Correspondence Solicited.
DIRECTORS and STOCKHOLDERS
M. S. Ingalls, Mina Warkentin, J. H. McNair, J. A. Linn, John H. Linn, A. H. Lehmann, H. v. Riesen, D. G. Dyck, Peter Wiebe, A. I. Schowalter, M. S. Hege, B. E. Frizzell,
J. S. Eymann, W. C. Hinkle.
E.C. CADWELL—Past President.
E. C. Cadwell of Lake township, who was elected President at the 1911 meeting located in Halstead
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STEWART’S Cement Building Blocks
Are recognized by builders to be the best on the market and as the price is always right, you will do well to give us your order.
We use only the
BEST SAND AND CEMENT
In the right proportion, which accounts for the popularity of our blocks.
We make a Specialty of Porch Work—See our HANDSOME designs IF IN NEED OF BUILDING BLOCKS OF ANY KIND
Write or Phone the
Stewart Cement Block Works
PHONE NO. 78F13. 3 miles south and 3 miles west of Halstead.
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Visit the Santa Fe Trail Garage
Equipped With every modern convenience for the motoring public,
GEHNE & DREESE,
OWNERS and PROPS.
East Side Main Street. No Neater Garage in Harvey County.
OVERLAND CARS, HALSTEAD, KANSAS. Phone 268
on the night of April 7, 1874 and located on the farm he has since called his home. While he had pre-ceeded the grass-hoppers by but a few months, his faith in the country was not shaken by the visitations of the plaques and he has added to his original holdings until he can now enjoy the benefits accruing from a determination to accumulate some-thing for the proverbial rainy day. He is hale, hearty, and active, and in his big "Case 40" automobile, he is a familiar figure on the streets and highways of Harvey county.
Mr. Cadwell is an interesting con-versationalist, a good mixer and always is willing to push along the interest in the Old Settler gather-ings.
N. L. HINSHAW—Secretary.
N. L. Hinshaw of Halstead was
I Fresh Drugs, Medicines, Etc.
Are more likely to be found at the new Drug Store than at any other store in the county, as everything is just fresh from the wholesale houses. No medicines from which strength has evaporated can be found at this store. Get the best and freshest when they cost no more than worthless trash. Big line of Paint, Oil, Glass, Etc.
Ice Cream and Cold Drinks
from the best Fountain in the county on tap at all times. One door north of the Halstead Post Office.
C. R. BAXENDALE, Prop.
The City Meat Market
EMBICK & SON, Props.
Fresh and Cured Meats, Cheese, Heinz Pickles, Catsup and Mustard
Always in the market for good beef. OYSTERS IN SEASON.
HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
Halstead Lumber Co.
Lumber, Coal and Building Material
Phone 11. HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
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elected Secretary of the Old Settlers Organization at the meeting held in 1899, which makes a continuous service of fifteen years, as he is still at that post of duty. He succeeded John W. Smith, the first Secretary, who had served for twelve years.
Mr. Hinshaw located on a claim near Buhler in 1871, but a year later moved to Halstead township and for a number of years he has been a resident of Halstead City. He is engaged with his son in the Contracting business and writes insurance as a side line, but none of these duties interfere with his excellent service as Secretary of the the Old Settlers.
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J. H. McNAIR, President C. B. WARKENTIN, Vice-Pres, J. H. LINN, Sec’y. and Treas.
The Halstead Milling El. Co.
Manufacturers of the Celebrated
Boss Patent and Second-to-None Flour
Milling Capacity - - 500 Barrels Daily
Elevator Capacity - - 200,000 Bushels
We are in the market at all times for choice milling wheat.
Halstead, - Kansas.
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ecutive Committee this year were assumed by Kurt v. Riesen, one of Halstead’s most prominent young business men. This is by far the most exacting position in connection with the annual meeting as all of the clerical work and correspondence necessary to secure the various attractions falls to his lot. But Kurt is equal to almost any emergency and his capacity for handling business details has never as yet been reached, although he has the active management of the extensive business of the firm of Riesen & Dyck.
He is a native born Halstead boy and has made good as a successor to his father, Henry Riesen, in the extensive hardware business. He is a live wire, ever ready at the call of the public to give his best time and
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Halstead Hospital
HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
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The Pioneer Drug Store
--Established 1874--
M. S. INGALLS, Prop.
HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
The Popular Cafe
Is generally recognized as the best price in Halstead to secure
Regular Meals, Lunch, Short Orders, Ice Cream, Cold Drinks and Cigars
Everything neat and clean. Electric Fans. JOHN SPORE is the boss of the place and it’s opposite Linn’s Store.
energy toward the promotion of any-thing intended for the entertainment of the people on special occasions such as the Old Settlers Picnic.
The measure of success which attends this 27th annual event can in a large part be attributed to the untiring efforts of the young hustler who handled the duties in connection with the office of Secretary of the Executive Committee. He is a booster for the entire county and fortunate is the community which claims him as a resident.
Kurt Riesen is easy to approach on any subject, and if you have any kick coming about the way this picnic is being handled, he will listen to your tale of woe and continue to do what he considers his duty.
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M. HARVEY—President 1909.
M. Harvey, who was elected Pres-
The Halstead Auto Co.
C. A. Johnson, Prop.
Does a general Garage and Auto Livery business. Agent for FORD, HUDSON and BUICK cars. If you want a car of any kind, we can interest you. Can save you time and money on Auto supplies of all kind.
The Halstead Machine Shop
is operated by J. N. Wilson in connection with this establishment and we are prepared with the best equipment of machinery in the county to do all kind of
Auto and Engine Repair Work
on short notice and at the right prices. All work guaranteed.
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E. H. KLIEWER, President. D. E. LANGENWALTER, V. President. WILLIAM MESSNER, Cashier.
Farmers State Bank
HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
CAPITAL - - $20,000.00
SURPLUS - $ 5,500.00
Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent.
A NEW BANK FOR OLD SETTLERS
ident at the 1909 meeting, is a native of Pennsylvania and came to Kansas in 1878. He located on a farm in Lakin township and is now owner of a half section of as fine land as there is in Harvey county.
He has always taken an active part in the affairs of the Old Set-tiers and is ever ready to do his full share toward making the annual meeting a success.
In common with most of the early pioneers, he has retired from active work and now resides in a fine new modern home on south Main street in Halstead.
DIRECTORS:
E. H. Kliewer, William Messner, D. E. Langenwalter, Jno. Redinger, J. W. Ruth. Sam’l. Dunkelberger, J. H. Hege.
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TIP-TOP CAFE
Lunch, Short Orders and Cigars R. H. BRIGGS, Prop.
The Halstead Machine Shop
J. N. Wilson, Prop.
All kinds of Machine Work reliably done on short notice. Special atten-tion to Fine Work on Automobiles, Gasoline Engines, Etc.
J. B. DICKEY, Past President. Shop at rear of Halstead Garage. HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
At the meeting in 1898, J. B
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B. E. Frizzell. C. A. Smith.
Frizzell & Smith
HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
Wholesale Shippers of Poultry and Eggs. Headquarters for Coal, Feed and Seeds
YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED.
KAISER’S CAFE
CARL KAISER. Prop.
Ice Cream and Cold Drinks
Short Orders and Regular Meals. Polar Ice Cream and Fine Confections.
Dickey of Newton was elected President of the organization. He was the first Treasurer and held the office for many years. In fact the only way to pry him loose from the underflowing treasury was to pro-mote him to a higher office.
Mr. Dickey had been active in working up an interest in the Old Settlers Picnic. He is justly entitled to be called an Old Settler, having been continuously engaged in the drug business since 1871, a period of 43 years. This record for continuous business activity in one line of trade, has never been equaled in this county. Long may John Dickey be spared to grace the annual event with his presence!
HALSTEAD,
KANSAS.
The Merritt-Schwier Creamery Co.
Established 1895 Great Bend, Kansas.
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The Home Lumber Co.
HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
---Dealers In-
Quality Lumber and Building Material, Cement, Plaster, Sewer Tile
We carry a complete line of Lumber all under cover. We will be glad to submit figures on your bills.
Thornhill & Schriver
Are reliable agents to consult if you are in the market for
Real Estate and Insurance
They have some bargains in western Kansas wheat land, Colorado irrigated land, Harvey County farms and Halstead City property. Agents for Prudential Life Insurance Co. Write all kind of insurance.
HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
THE FIRST BURIAL
Dick Lloyd of the 7th U. S. Cavalry Had an Impressive Funeral.
Probably the first white man buried in Harvey county, then a Territory, away back in the 50’s, when this garden spot was called a part of the Great American Desert, where the Indian was monarch of all and the buffalo roamed at ease and unmolested, while Fremont was surveying the Western Territories, attended by the 7th U. S. Cavalry Regiment, the first burial took place in what is now Harvey county.
The Indians were troublesome and cruel, ever on the alert with
scalping knife at hand, to attack the frontier settler or the emigrant train. A company or so was on its way to Fort Riley, then a frontier military Post. The red men were a continual menace. Captain Custer came to camp northwest of where Hutchinson now stands, known in the early days as the Stone Corral.
Dick Lloyd was a noble specimen of manhood, loved and revered by his comrades. Dick was on the after part of the night watch, which was considered the most dangerous when prowling Indians are near. In the early morn, Dick discovered a lone horseman a short distance away, near a sand hill, adorned with wild plum trees. But Dick was too slow! The Indian’s rifle rang out on the morning air and as the smoke in the
Real Estate and Insurance
PHONE 120.
OFFICE 1 DOOR NORTH OF HALSTEAD AUTO CO.
Halstead, Kansas.
C. J. GRAM,
STAPLE AND FANCY
Groceries, Queensware, Notions, Fruit, Etc.
Highest price for produce.
Telephone 42. HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
N. J. Smith,
--Proprietor of the-
Halstead Wagon Shop
Rear of Roper’s and Ryan’s Blacksmith Shops.
R. L. Carter,
CITY DRAY
AND
TRANSFER
All work in mv line carefully and promptly handled. HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
early sunlight lifted, Dick lay on the turf pierced through the breast and the Indian was speeding to the north-west. The bugle called and the race began, but the wild rover made good his escape.
Dick was carried to camp and cared for, but alas, who can tell the future. The troop continued their sorrowful march down the Arkansas valley, and when near where Turkey Creek meets the Little Arkansas river, Dick called a halt and after a few kind words to the boys, a clasping of hands, and Dick’s head fell back. Death had called him. The troop continued on south until about one mile north of Halstead on the hill between the farms of John Ryan and George Kirk, about seventy steps west of the road, a short dis-
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tance south of the Halstead Cemetery, on the highest point of land, Dick Lloyd was laid to rest with military honors. As the report of the firing squad echoed across the valley and the smoke drifted away on the noonday breeze, the military burial had been concluded.
This story was related to me by John Corgan, an old and tried scout and Indian fighter of fame and worth. As he told the story, the tears streamed down his old and weather beaten cheeks. He said, “while long years have passed away, still my heart warms and mourns for poor, young promising Dick,” and said he, “I never in all my years of scout life, have I attended a more touching and sad interment.” As some of the boys sang the last fare-
R. C. FERGUSON
Staple and Fancy Groceries, Queensware, Notions, Candy and Cigars.
A Full Line of Fresh Fruit.
Halstead, - Kansas.
G. MALLEIS,
The Shoe Man for Fine Shoes.
The nobbiest styles and lowest prices.
First-Class Repair Work a Specialty.
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C.S. Brown & Son
—-BREEDERS OF----
S. C. White Leghorns
Our pens headed by best bird in the State. See accompanying cut.
A few choice Cockerels for sale at reasonable price. Eggs in season. Correspondence solicited. HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
C. ROPER,
Blacksmith
I have installed a trip hammer and can turn out your work rapidly and in first-class shape. I also have an improved, hydraulic cold tire setter. Work done promptly. East of the Halstead Bank.
well, I believe there was not a dry eye at that midday service.
Custer stood at the head of the mound, an-with a look of grief and sorrow on his face as we bade farewell to Dick, on Lloyd’s Hill.
The old scout Corgan now sleeps somewhere near McPherson unmarked and forgotten, I presume.
M. S. Ingalls,
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John N. Corgan, the first actual settler in Harvey county, pre-empted the land on which Sedgwick now stands. He later sold out and homesteaded what is now known as the Hauschildt farm, one mile west of Halstead's Riverside Park. He died in McPherson about fifteen years
ago.
W. A BACHMANN,
Real Estate, Loans and Insurance, Halstead, Kansas
H. A. LONG,
Painter and Paper Hanger.
All work in my line given personal attention. The big list of satisfied patrons is an indication that YOUR work will be done right. Phone 190. Halstead, Kansas,
Yours For
anything in the Harness Line at the lowest prices at
H. D. Berger's
who has had 36 years experience and stays strictly to his line.
HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
Farmers and Town People
Should use Halstead Phone No. 196 when they wish to
Sell Poultry and Eggs
I pay the highest market price and will call at your home for large or small lots. Try me when you have a surplus.
C S. AHRENS
A. H. DETTWEILER
—MANUFACTURER OF—-
ARTIFICIAL ICE
Delivered in the city at 40c per 100. Farmers clubs in 1000 lb. lots, 25c per 100 at plant. Single cakes of 300 lbs. at plant 30c per 100.
Ice is now a necessity. Become a user of it. Phone 256.
HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
OUR ADVERTISERS.
New settlers as well as the old ones will find the business firms and professional men whose ads and cards are found in this Souvenir to be strictly reliable in every way. Their liberality in the matter of taking space made this publication possible, and we hope it will be appreciated by all who peruse these columns.
Every line of business in the county is represented by firms whose standing is unquestioned and we hope to see them profit by the use of space in the Annual Souvenir and program of the Old Settlers' Organization.
E. J. BOOKWALTER,
Publisher.
Belle Springs Creamery Co.
Established 1886.
Abilene, Kansas.
Central Stations, Emporia, Abilene, Salina.
Oldest Creamery in the State, Honest Tests and Quick Returns Their Motto.
We Also Make a Specialty of Ice Cream. Let Us Supply You. Quality Guaranteed.
Frizzell & Smith, Agents
Halstead, Kansas.

The Halstead Bowling Alley,
AL. JENNINGS, Manager.
For Recreation, Sport and Amusement
visit this popular place.
Cold Drinks and Lunch
on tap at all times. Electric fans keep the room cool and comfortable. Sign painting of all kind done on short notice.
The Palace Barber Shop
Is generally recognized as the proper place to go when in need of a
Shave, Hair Cut or Bath
Shop equipped with all modern conveniences which insure sanitation and comfort. Geo. A. Mace and D. J. Kroeker are responsible for the existence of this First-Class Halstead Shop. Try the Palace.
MACE & KROEKER
M. S. INGALLS—T reasurer.
For fifteen years or more, M. S. Ingalls has been Treasurer of the
Old Settlers Organization. The duties of the position are not very exacting, but being an enthusiast on Old Settlers affairs, he willingly does his share toward the entertaining of the visiting pioneers.
He located in Halstead and engaged in the drug business in 1874, and has been continually at it ever since. He is the Pioneer business man of the city, no other person having a forty year record in one line of trade in the city.
His store is headquarters for early settlers returning here to renew old friendships as everybody who ever lived here, had an acquaintance with the Pioneer Druggist.
REXALL REMEDIES REXALL REMEDIES
Rexall Palace Drug Store
J. C. GIRK, Proprietor.
I. V. POLSON, R. Ph., Clerk.
--Has a new line of-
Drugs, Paints, Stationery and School Supplies
Phones: Business 20. Residence 52. HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
REXALL REMEDIES REXALL REMEDIES
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Acme Implements, Janesville Plows
Buggies and Stoughton Wagons
are recognized to be superior to any on the market and the prices are right. See me before you buy implements or sell
Cream, Poultry and Eggs
I pay the top market price.
J. M. BACHMNN
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Armstrong Produce Co.
--Dealers In-
Poultry and Eggs
In the market at all times and pay the highest market price. We also handle cream and guarantee payment.
BURRTON, KHNSAS.
D. T. DAVIS
--Agent For--
HALSTEAD MILLING & ELEVATOR CO.
Grain, Coal and Feed
See Us Before You Sell Your Wheat, Corn and Oats. Burrton Kansas.
SHERMAN GEHNE, of Ex. Com. Sherman Gehne is the youngest
member of the Executive Committee, but being a Hustler with a capital H, he is one of the most valued members of the bunch which has been actively at work for several weeks in perfecting the plans for a great event.
He was born in Halstead in 1888 and has since claimed the city as his home. He is at present connected with the Gehne & Dreese in “The New Santa Fe Trail Garage”, having become an expert in that line of work from a course of study in the big auto schools of Detroit. Always ready and willing to help out the Old Settlers, he will be well tested by the committee work in connection with the 1914 Picnic.
J. W, SHIVE, President. ELDO JONES, Vice President
S. M. SHOLL, Cashier.
BURRTON STATE BANK.
Capital ..........$35,000.00
Surplus and Undivided Profits $30,000.00
INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS
All business entrusted to us will have prompt attention. Insurance written and farm loans negotiated.
Mrs. Emma Baxendale STROH
Fine Millinery and Art Goods. Drugs, Jewelry, Sundries, Patent Medicines, Etc.
HALSTEAD, KANSAS. BURRTON, KANSAS.
GEO. A. LEHMANN,
Hardware
Hot Water Heating, Plumbing, Gas Fitting and Tin Work.
3 DOORS SOUTH OF POST OFFICE.
Halstead, Kansas.
Go To
Murry & Lewis Transfer Line
All hauling done promptly to your satisfaction, at the right price. No job too large or too small.
HALSTEAD, KANSAS,
C. A. Woods’ place for a smooth shave and an up-to-date hair cut.
We also handle the large line of Perlberg all wool Clothing which means a saving of $5.00 on every suit. Come and see us.
C. A. WOODS,
3 Doors South of Halstead P. O.
JOHN RYAN, of Ex. Committee.
John Ryan is Vice-Chairman of the Executive Committee of five Halstead citizens having in charge all of the details in connection with the arrangements for the 1914 Picnic.
Jonn is a son of the late James
Ryan, former Sheriff of this county, who was elected President of the Old Settlers Organization in 1904. John has developed some of the worthy qualities of his father, in that he has an ambition to become Sheriff of Harvey county and that he | has always taken a prominent part in the affairs of the Old Settlers. He is an earlier settler than most of us, having been here since 1872, when he first saw the light of day on a claim four miles northwest of where Halstead is now located. He is always in the booster class, never a knocker. His home is on a fifty acre farm one mile north of Hal-stead and for recreation, if you wish to call it that way, he operates a blacksmith and wagon shop in the city.
ORRIS L. HINSHAW, Contractor and Builder.
Estimates cheerfully furnished on all kinds of buildings. Nothing but first-class workmen. We solicit your patronage.
HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
WATCHES
You save money on Elgins and Walthams at Dickey's.
Wedding Rings in all weights and Sizes. Reliable since 1871.
6ll Main St., Newton, Kans,
DICKEY'S
RUGS AND JEWELRY
Blacksmith and Wagon Work
Done promptly and to your satisfaction. Shop is equipped with triphammer and other machinery to do the work right. L. M. SMILEY, lately of Newton has charge of the wood working department and he gives good results. At least a portion of your patronage is respectfully solicited.
John Ryan
Halstead, Kansas.
E. M. Hoover, M. D.
3 Doors South of Post Office,
Residence Northwest Corner of Chestnut a d Second Street,
Located in Halstead, 1885,
E.J. McKEE, D. D.S.
Resident Dentist.
Halstead, - Kansas.
GLENN WOODS Glenn Woods is a native of the Hoosier state, but that shouldn’t be held against him as he came to Kansas as soon as he could, locating in Walton township. For 15 years he has represented Walton on the list of Vice-Presidents.
Newton Milling & Elevator Co.
Newton, Kansas.
“FIDELITY FLOUR”
Milling Capacity 600 Barrels. Elevator Capacity 250,000 Bushels.
Highest Market Price Paid for Wheat.
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S> The Old Settlers &
of this community underwent many hardships in their early days, thereby making it possible for the young men and young women of today to achieve more, if they will grasp the opportunity and take our courses in
Business, Shorthand, Stenotype or Pen Art
Our trio: THOROUGH COURSES: PERSONAL INTEREST
HONEST METHODS.
NOTICE: The great wheat crop and improvement in busi-
ness has taken every available office assistant. We could place many more, now. The future demand will be still greater. Are you interested?
Miller Business College,
WICHITA, KANSAS.
J. W. SHIVE-Twp. Vice Pres. John W. Shive located in Lake township in 1871 and is still the
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owner of his old homestead, although now a resident of Burrton, where he is President of The Burrton State Bank.
For many years he represented Lake township on the list of township vice-presidents. He was one of the early promoters of the idea of having an Old Settlers organization and he has missed few of the annual meetings during the past twenty-six years. He is one of those sturdy pioneers who had faith in the country and even the grasshopper plaque did not shake that faith, until now he is the owner of many broad and valuable acres and is classed as one of the strong financial men of the county.
BETTER CLOTHES
Satisfaction
This is the inducement we offer our trade and the burden our every CLOTHING ARGUMENT.
Better Fabrics!
Better Cut Clothes!
Better Styled Clothes!
Better Tailored Clothes!
Better Prices for the Buyer!
Better Clothes Service!
Horace W. Reed,
NEWTON, KANSAS.
W. H. HUNT,
—Buyer and Shipper of—
Fat Cattle and Hogs
HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
STEINKIRCHNER’S
Quality, Style and Honest Merchandise With the Most Approved
FASHIONS
Make up our line of Clothing and Furnishings.
SUITS $10.00 to $25.00
FURNISHING GOODS MODERATELY PRICED
Century Clothing Co.
What’s New We Show.”
Newton, - Kansas.
R H. McDONALD—Past President At the 21st annual meeting held in August 1908, R. H. McDonald
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This group of students represents less than half of our total yearly attend ance. Our being the largest business college in Kansas, Oklahoma and Colorado enables us to maintain the best faculty and the best courses and, therefore, to secure for our students the best positions. Investigate our past record It will pay you to learn the number and kind of money-making opportunities that are open to a WICHITA BUSINESS COLLEGE graduate. Write now—right now to
WILL G PRICE, Pres., 114-116 north market st., wichiTa, Kansas.
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The Arkansas Valley
ELEVATOR
PETER WIEBE, Proprietor Located in Halstead in 1874.
See me before you sell your grain. I always pay the highest market price for your grain,
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was elected as President. While not an original homesteader, he very nearly got into that class, having purchased a relinquishment on a claim of L. D. Brower in 1872.
He is a native of Iowa, from which state he served in the army during the Civil War. He has continually resided on his original claim four miles west of Halstead for forty-two years, where he has a home provided with all of the modern city conveniences.
Mr. McDonald has retired from active work and is now enjoying the fruits of his labor in early life as well as his health will permit.
0. R. MANTELE—Finance Com. O. R. Mantele, who operates the Watch Hospital and Jewelry Empor-
0. R. MANTELE,
Jeweler and Optometrist Halstead, - - Kansas
Conrad & Dutcher
NEwtOn, Kansas.
See Our Coats and Suits

RAND & LEHMAN,
CONTRACTORS and BUILDERS.
ium of Halstead is one of the members of the Finance Committee which raised the guarantee fund among the Halstead business men with which to defray the expenses of the Picnic.
He has in previous years served on the Executive Committee and in other ways he has shown a readiness to lay aside his business cares to work for the success of the annual meetings of the Old Settlers. If doing a public duty interferes with his business, he lays aside the busi-ness. With such men on the Finance Committee as Mr. Mantele, there is a certainty that all funds needed will be available.
THIS IS A SAMPLE OF THE CLASS OF HOUSES WE BUILD. Figure with us if you contemplate building. Halstead.. Kansas.
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One Price to All the Year Round
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Kliewer Bros. & Adair
“Good Things to Wear,”
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505 Main Street, Newton, Kansas,
The Railroad Building, Loan and Savings Association
Since last Old Settlers Day we have changed our name-but not to hurt.
We have also changed our financial condition-but not to hurt
TOTAL ASSETS JULY 1913 - $1,323,334.78
TOTAL ASSETS JULY 1914 - $1,631,118.22
INCREASE FOR THE YEAR - $ 307,783.44
And it wasn’t a very good year in Kansas either. This increase, however, shows the confidence our members have in the business.
We still pay 6 per cent on deposits.
We still have money to loan on partial payments at a cost of 6 per cent or less, according to your monthly payments.
W. Wilcox, P. M. Hoisington
PRESIDENT. SEC’Y. AND MANAGER.
Kansas State Fair
Hutchinson, September 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 1914.
Under the auspices of the Kansas State Board of Agriculture.
The good, all round, old-fashioned, Agricultural and Livestock Fair
One of the new features of the State Fair this year will be the exhibits of the dairy herds from the Agricultural College, under the direction of O. E. Reed, Professor of Dairy Husbandry. The College Guernseys, Holsteins, Jerseys and Aryshires will be shown by herds. Lectures on pertinent subjects will be delivered at ten a. m. and two p. m. each day. All sorts of dairy machinery and appliances used in dairys and dairying will be shown
THE HORSE SHOW---The feature of the Kansas State Fair, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights. Various stables of fine horses from various states will be shown. Beautiful and sensational free attractions will be interspersed THAVIU’S BAND—A band of international reputation with grand opera singers and tango dancers accompanying You will hear the best music written by the master composers
SPLENDID FREE ATTRACTIONS - Including May Wirth the great bare-back rider No circus carries her equal The Tasmanian Van Diemans, aerial artists, who captivate an audience Powers elephants - the best trained on earth and various other free attractions.
BABY SHOW—-A new feature. Mere beauty will not count-physical and mental development only are considered.
All parents interested should write the Secretary for information and any question will be answered promptly.
FOUR DAYS HORSE RACING - Six great races daily by the representatives of the kings and queens of the turf. Automobile racing Friday and Saturday afternoons by the Louis Dibrow racing teams The New Brundage Carnival and
animal shows Something doing all the time. For information of Prize List H. S. THOMPSON, pres
A. I. SPONSLER, SECRETARY
INDEPENDENT PRINT. HALSTEAD. KANSAS.