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Programme and Souvenir
Nineteenth Annual Picnic
Harvey County
Halstead, Kansas, August 9, '06
An Early Settler.

HANLIN’S, the Largest Strictly Cash Dept. Store in Kansas.
WHY DO THEY DO IT?
If the mail order houses can undersell, why is it that they withhold this blessed benefit from the people of their own city? For instance the Chicago mail order houses will not sell goods within the radius of 40 miles of
Chicago. The limit used to be 25 miles, but as transportation facilities increased, they have changed these boundary lines. NOW CAN YOU ANSWER? Don’t is seem reasonable that if they could undersell, they would want to do it at home and save all the extra expense of advertising, and do you for a moment think they would care what other business houses would think of them? No, the fact of the matter is this: Their KINDS OF
MERCHANDISE AND THEIR METHODS OF BUSINESS when put side to side with first class concerns would forever spoil them. For that reason they will not sell in the city of Chicago. IF THEY CANNOT COMPETE WITH THEM, it is MORE reasonable that they conld spend thousands and thousands of dollars each month trying to catch the honest, hard-working farmer, and sell him clean, sanitary and wholesome merchandise for less money than the large cash buying and cash selling department store of his own county? If you will study this proposition you at a glance can see why they cannot do it, and if you will bring any sample or price from any distant store you will find that you can duplicate it at Hanlin’s store, and possibly for less money. Many have tried this and were more than pleased and surprised at the results. Regardless of what your wants may be, and the prices you have, remember Hanlin’s can not only duplicate but will save you money.
The Only Store In Newton That Buys and Sells for Cash.
HANLIN’S, Newton, Kansas.
NINETEENTH ANNUAL PICNIC,
OLD SETTLERS OF HARVEY COUNTY
HALSTEAD, THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, ’06,
OFFICIAL PROGRAMME
9:00 a. m.—Reception of Special Train from Newton.
9:00 a m.—9:30 a.m.—Concert on Main street by Newton Band.
Free Exhibition, BowkerBros., Acrobats.
10:00 a. m.—Line of March forms on Main street and proceeds to Riverside Park.
Music—Newton Band.
Annual Address—Rev. J. H. Langenwalter. Invocation-Rev. J. L. Patterson.
Vocal Music.
Address—Hon. Victor Murdock.
Music—Newton Band.
Reception of Special Train from Hutchinson. Adjournment for Dinner.
1:20 p. m.—Reception Special Train from Newton.
1:30 p. m.—Assembly Call.
Music—Newton Band.
Address—Hon. F. B. Lawrence.
Music—Newton Band.
Short Speeches.
Music—Newton Band.
Election of Officers.
Miscellaneous Business.
New Business.
3:30 p. m.—Ball Game—Hutchinson vs Webb City. Balloon Ascension by R. P.Wippel between 5:00 and 6:00 p. m.
6:30 p. m—Free Exhibition, Bowker Bros , Acrobats. 7:30 p. m.—Band Concert on Main street.
GRAND BALL AT AUDITORIUM
Music by Price’s Orchestra of Newton.
Something free! Read It.
Our Advertisers.
New settlers as well as the old ones, will find the business firms and professional men whose adds and cards are found in the Souvenir Books 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 country is represented by firms whose standing is unquestioned and we hope to see them profit by the use of space in the Official Program and Souvenir Book of the Old Settlers Organization.
Executive Committee.
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B. E. Frizzell C. A. Smith
B. E. Frizzell & Co.,
Wholesale Dealers in
POULTRY and EGGS.
We always pay the highest price and can handle an unlimited quantity.
We Handle Cream for the J. P. Baden Produce Co.
HALSTEAD, ..... KANSAS
Hon. Victor Murdock.
Newton Music Co.
Newton, Kansas.
Sell the Best PIANOS to be had. Prices $175.00 to $500 on $6, $7. $8 and $10 per month.
Old Organs and Pianos taken in Trade
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It Is A Mistake.
In another part of this programme appears an add. of McManus Bros, that happened there by mistake. This add. was good in the programme of last year and through oversight of the committee and the McManus add. man this add. was again printed. The add. is null and void and should not have appeared as it did. The best of us make mistakes at times. We ask your pardon in this matter and trust you will overlook this error.
McManus Brothers
Paul Gressinger H. A. Long
GRESSINGER & LONG,
Painters and Paper Hangers.
WE DO FIRST-CLASS WORK.
R. L. Carter,
Drayman.
Baggage Hauled to All Parts of the City.
John Murry,
Drayman.
Baggage Hauled to All Parts of the City.
Among the visitors at our Old Settlers Reunion to-day will be Hon. Victor Murdock, the first native born representative in Congress for the Seventh District When he was born at Burlingame on March 18, 1872, there were but three districts in Kansas. When he was eight months old he was brought to Wichita and has lived there ever since. His mind was formed under the influence of pioneer life and it is his opinion that next to the old soldier the pioneer is entitled to the gratitude of his countrymen.
Mr. Murdock was named Victor in honor of his mother—Victoria Mayberry—whose father and mother were pioneers of Kansas. He resembles her very much in his nature and manners and although the house of Murdock has a deserved state-wide reputation for intellectuality yet it is said that the congressman has inherited the pecular brilliancy which shines in his conver-
sation and writings from his mother. Those who know her best regard her as one of the most brilliant women in Kansas and those who are loudest in their praise of her accomplishments are the fortunate ones who have sat at her table. She does her own cooking and the dishes she prepares are never forgotten by those who have the keene edge of their apetites satisfied beyond a single remaining desire at her table.
While the Murdock family has served in every war from the Revolution down, the Congressman has inherited much of his intense intelligent patriotism from his mother. When the war of the rebellion threw its dark shadow over the Kansas border and human sacrifice was made necessary for the perpetuation and protection offree institutions in the Sunflower state, she, then said to be the most beautiful girl in Douglas county, mounted her
THE HARVEY COUNTY Co-Operative Ass’n.
THE PEOPLES STORE.
Where the Stockholders get 8 per cent, rebate in merchandise on all their Purchases and non-stockholders get 3 per cent rebate
We are Dealers in Everything. Dry Goods, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Groceries, Ladies and Furnishings, Furniture, Hardware.
A Complete Line of General Merchandise. PHONE 19. HALSTEAD, KANSAS
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JOHN P. HOOPS, PRODUCE HOUSE,
Pays Highest Market Price for All Kinds of Produce.
Poultry, Eggs, Cream Feed. Your Patronage Always Appreciated.
G. WIEBE,
Insurance
Agent
Only the oldest and time tried companies represented.
3 doors North of the Halstead Bank.
G. MALLEIS,
SHOE SHOP.
First-Class Work Only. Custom Made Shoes a Specialty.
horse,rode through the scattered settlements and aroused young and old alike to the importance and danger of the situation in the state.
Mrs. Murdock wields a powerful influence over her husband who yields to her the absolute right to govern the household. The people of the state generally do not think Colonel Murdock is easily governed, but if they were acquainted with his domestic life they would find the author of the Murdock rebellion rendering obedience to one of the most gentle sovereigns that ever ruled over mortal man. She has a boundless sympathy for the people in distress and in this respect her son is so very much like her that he is often imposed upon by people who have glib tongues in the narration of tales of hard luck.
The spirit of the pioneer and the Old Settler is strong, by actual experience and inheritance,in
Congressman Murdock and it cannot be doubted that his talk at our Old Settlers meeting will be a taking feature of the event.
Riesen & Dyck,
Hardware and Implements.
Hoosier and Columbia Drills.
Deere, Hummer and Sattley Plows.
Riesen & Dyck,
Halstead, Kansas.
the Inside of Our New Establishment.
Do your eyes pain you?
Is Your Vision Clear?
Do you Abstain from Reading?
If your eyes give trouble at all, remember we examine them FREE OF CHARGE; and if we please you entirely PRICE considered, please recommend us to your friends.
We are thoroughly equipped with the best Trial Case in Halstead and Mr. Mantele Graduated in St. Louis, in Optics.
We also carry a nice line of GOOD WEARING Jewelry and the price is an index to its quality and durability, just the same as anything we carry in any line.
You can deal with us and need not hesitate for you’ll be treated fair.
JNO. E. COX,
JEWELER and OPTICIAN. HALSTEAD
Hon. F. B. Lawrence.
Another visitor at our Old Settlers Picnic to-day will be Hon. F. B. Lawrence, of El Dorado, Kansas, who is one of our ora-
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tors for this occasion and also Congressman for the 8th Congressional Dist. on Democratic Ticket.
F. B. Lawrence was born in Cene Gorda, Ill., July 19, 1862. His father was Maj. U. M. Lawrence, Co. K. 107 Ill. Volunteers. They lived in Macon County, Ill. until F. B. Lawrence was 8 years of age when they moved to St. Louis and from there they moved to the greatest state of them all —Kansas in 1876.
The Walnut Valley Times has the following to say of him: Dr. Frank B. Lawrence is his own fortunes’ maker. He has a strong individuality, there is and never was but one F. B. Law-rence. He was educated in St. Louis and earned a liberal education at the printer’s case. He received the “second blessing,” by coming to Kansas in 1876. He essayed opera, had the heaviest American bass voice on the stage. He also read law and
Real Estate Insurance
D. S. MARCY,
DEALER IN
COAL
Located in Garden Twp. in 1876.
MITCHELL’S
RESTAURANT.
Bakery and Confecionery First-Class Lunch Counter Ice Cream and Soft Drinks.
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Crescent Steam Laundry,
Burgener & Burgener.
We do a Superior Quality of Work.
Agents Wanted.
714 Main St. NEWTON, KAN. Phone 23
WARKENTIN,
PRESIDEN
SWARTZ,
VICE PRES.
C. F. CLAASSEN .
H. JOHN STON,
ASS ' T CAS H I E R
CAPITAL, SURPLUS AND UNDIVIDED PROFITS $72,000
B- WARKENTIN J. H- McNAIR J. A. RANDALL.
Dl RECTORS:
S- M • SWARTZ J. LINN
C. F. CLAASSEN
J. T. AXTELL S- A- HANLIN THOS- SHERIDAN, JR
studied dentistry. To this he stuck and has an enviable reputation in his profession in which he has been very successful and has been honored many times in it. Before various state and national associations of dentists he has been invited and often spoke, read papers and given clinics.
He takes a lively interest in politics. He is a Silver Republican and while the species is almost extinct Lawrence insists he was and is right in the matter. He has been a delegate to three national conventions and all the state conventions for several years. He was nominated for congress in 1904 in the Fourth Congressional District and ran away ahead in his home county.
The Kansas City Journal said of him,that “he”, probably more than anyone else helped to win the Democratic National Convention to Kansas City, in 1904 He appeared before the National
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Committee, of which he was a member, to decide this matter, with a lithograph of Convention Hall and made a talk that won the convention to Kansas City. He is among the best of Kansas Orators, and “Spell Binders”. Many papers have cal led him the, “Webster of the Walnut”. Dr. Lawrence asks no one to do his thinking for him, to investigate for him, or make up opinions for him. He is an original and independent thinker and a doer of things. He has resided in El Dorado since 1882.
J. A. LINN,
Dealer in
Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes,
Notions and Furnishings.
Souvenir Postal Cards of Halstead Scenery
Halstead, Kansas.


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“Good Clothes For Men”
WARNER & CRANE
Retailers of Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothing, Florsheim Shoes, Fine Furnishing Goods and Hats, Specializing Good Clothes at Reasonable Prices.

620 Main Street. Newton, Kansas.

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Last Years Meeting.
The Old Settlers and Their Friends Gather in Large Numbers.
The weather last year was all that could be desired, aside from the rain in the morning which lasted until about 7 o’clock, for the Eighteenth Annual Meeting of the Old Settlers of Harvey County. While it looked like threatening weather at first it did not deter the thousands from all parts of the country from coming by every conceivable conveyance.
A special train from Newton arrived about 10 o’clock composed of about 12 cars and also another excursion from Newton about 1 o’clock. The number who came on these 2 excursions being larger than the previous year. The Newton Band had preceded the excursion train and when the excursionists rolled into town they were met by the old familiar band which furnish-
ed good music.
On their schedule time trains No. 2 and No. 6 came in from the west bringing large crowds from Burrton and Hutchinson
W. C. HINKLE & CO.,
The Mt. Hope Band also furnished good music at intervals on Main Street until the crowd had gathered at the park. At 3:30, after the program had been carried out, came the next big event of the day which was a Ball Game between the Hutchinson Eagles and Halstead, both teams being strengthened for the occassion. It was a pretty ex-hibition of Base Ball the visitors being to much for the home team. There was no score made on either side until the first half of the 8th inning when Hutchinson run in 2 scores also running in 2 more scores in the first half of the 9th inning thus winning the game by a score of 4 to 0.
The only amusement in the evening was a concert by the
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The
The
Frisco Barber Shop
A. T. MOUNTS, Prop.
Pioneer Barber of the West.
First-Class Barbers Hydraulic Chairs Clean Towels
Newton Band and the Mt. Hope Band.
One special from Newton left about 6 o’clock while the other remained until later.
Nothing in the way of amusements was provided for, except the Ball Game and Bands, as the committee having the picnic in charge was appointed to late to provide attractions.
The attendance this year was very satisfactory, most people placing it larger than any pre-vious years.
The Palace Drug Store
Has a New and Up-to-date Line of DRUGS, PAINTS, OILS, STATIONERY and SCHOOL SUPPLIES.
J. C. GIRK, Druggist.
HALSTEAD
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Barnum’s Extra Special Clothing Values.

During Our Clearance Bale which is now in progress 25 per cent Discount.
On All Men’s, Boy’s and Children’s Suits and Extra Pants. On Some Lots as high as 33 1/3 per cent. off. Alterations are now in progress in our building, but the Sale will continue without interuption until all Spring and Summer Clothing is disposed of. By September 1st, you will see us in our NEW DRESS and the Finest Fall Stock ever brought to Newton. MatoT"* N. Barnum & Go.
E. H. KLIEWER, Halstead. E. H. Kliewer, the well known Halstead merchant is this year chairman of the finance committee which raised the necessary
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funds to pay the expense of the celebration today.
He is thoroughly well qualified to do that duty and in the matter of anything pertaining to the Old Settlers, he can be depended upon to do whatever he is called upon to perform. A celebration or public gathering in Halstead can have his services for the asking.
Mr. Kliewer is now serving his second term as Police Judge, and any offenders against the peace and quiet of the city will have him to settle with.
POWELL & KRUEGER.
Dry Goods, Groceries, Shoes,
We Pay Top Price for Country Produce.
226 Main Street, Newton.
Newton, Kansas.
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Furlong & Bradley,
Manufacturers of
FINE DOMESTIC
Ask for our Brands:—Miss White, Guarantee, Newton and Nieko. Sold by all first-class dealers and all stands to-day
Newton, ... . . . Kansas
GEO. W. KATES,
DRUGS and JEWELRY.
505 Main St. Newton.
Best equipped prescription department in the county.
Our name on package is a guarantee as to accuracy. First-class repair work a specialty.
Work always ready when promised.
A. H. Dart, Macon Township, President
A. H. Dart was last year selected as the president from Macon township.
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Mr. Dart is a native of Yan-keedom, having first seen the light in the Vermont hills. When he got old enough to know better than continue as a resident of the worn out hills of his native state he came to Kansas and located in Macon township, on section 17, where he has since continued to reside. Landing here in 1876 he at once set out to secure a competence for his mature years and in this respect he has made a decided success.
Mr. Dart always attends the annual meetings and last year held the office of vice president. He has during his residence in the county taken an active part in the politics, but has not held more than a township office, preferring to help his friends to take a place which would remove him from the old home place.
The Largest and Most Complete Stock of CLOTHING and FURNISHING GOODS in Harvey County at
“Leaders of Style and Low Prices.” NEWTON, KANSAS.
UNRUH’S
Bakery and Confectionery
ICE CREAM and COLD DRINKS.
224 Main Street, Newton, Kansas.
W. K. SMITH,
DRUGGIST,
403 Main St., Newton, Kansas.
HOW IT STARTED
An Account of the First Organization of the Old Settlers.
The Harvey County Old Settlers Association, which has now assumed such extensive proportions, had its first inception from a meeting held in the Halstead Opera House on July 21, 1888. Old Settlers from different parts of the county had been invited to be present and there was a large representation of the pioneers.
Walter M. Munch, who had located in Alta township in 1869, was selected as chairman of the meeting and G. F. Benthu-sen, who took a claim in Halstead township in the spring of 1871, was made secretary.
It was decided to have a picnic in Halstead on Thursday, August 9, and a general invitation was extended to all old residents to be present and par-
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ticipate in the organization of a permanent association.
GO TO
From the time the notice had been given that the Old Settlers were to get together, it was evident that the movement would be a popular one and the immense crowd which assembled denoted that a deep interest had been taken and that the permanency of the organization was assured.
W. H. Cheatum,
FOR
FURNITURE, Undertaking and Embalming
Fine Hearse and Good Rigs.
HALSTEAD, - - - KANSAS
On that date the address of welcome was made by R. W. Berry. It was responded to by Hon. A. L. Greene. Speeches were also made by Hon. Thos. J. Matlock, G. W. Branine, C. S. Bowman, Capt. Hamlin, Ike Elder, Col. T. J. Jackson and R. W. Denny. When the question arose as to who were entitled to j be called Old Settlers, it was satisfactorily decided that a resi-dence to ten or twelve years would be sufficient. It was thought best to not draw the
The Frisco House,
Good Meals 25c.
H. P. VOTH, Proprietor. HALSTEAD
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R. B. LYNCH,
Located in Newton, 1871.
Fuel, Feed and Stone.
127 East Sixth Street, Newton.
Furniture, Carpets, Undertaking.
Phones 57 and 109,
716 Main Street, Newton
line too strict and the intention was to have the committee on constitution cover the question.
The election of the first officers of the Association resulted as follows: President, C. S. Bowman, of Newton; First Vice President, G. F. Benthusen, of Halstead; Second Vice President, J.
C. Walker, of Halstead; Third Vice President, R. W. Hall, of Sedgwick; Secretary, J. W. Smith, Halstead; Treasurer, J. B. Dickey, Newton; Compiler, A. L. Greene, Newton.
Judge Muse, Ike Elder and L.
D. Brower were appointed historians, to report to the compiler.
The secretary was instructed to procure a suitable book for registering the names of Old Settlers, their place of residence, nationality, date of settlement, where immigrated from, etc.
On this occasion the Republicans and Democrats played the game of ball.
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A. I. Schowalter J. S. Eymann
A. A. Schowalter J. H. Lehmann
A. I. Schowalter
Dealers in
Our stock is all under cover and is the best obtainable. Let us figure with you on your next bill. This is the time to lay in your fuel supply before an additional advance in price. WE make cement blocks
Halstead, Telephone 11 Kansas.
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The Up-to-Date Livery Bam
J. B. THOMPSON, Proprietor.
THE OLD SETTLERS’ PICNIC.
Preliminary Arrangements Made At the Citizens’ Meetings to Make the Picnic a Success This Year.
Rubber Tires Ride Easy--We Have Them.
Finest Funeral Outfits in Central Kansas.
See me when you need an Auctioneer.
NEWTON, KANSAS
DUFF & DUFF
House Furnishers and Undertakers...
518-520 Main Street. Newton, Kansas
There was a big and enthusiastic meeting of the business men at the Council room Tuesday night June 19, ’06, to devise ways and means whereby the Old Settlers' Picnic which is to be held here on the 9th day of August, can be made a big suc-ces this year. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Todd, who made a few remarks relative to what would have to be done by the business men of Halstead in order to make the picnic a success and redeem the town in the eyes of the thousands of visitors who went home from the big picnic last year feeling that the day had been a failure from start to finish.
It is the intention to make the Old Settlers’ Picnic this year
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P. P. CARBIENER,
...groceries, Queensware and Notions...
Oldest Grocer in point of Continous Business in Halstead.
Phone 3 Halstead
what it should be, a day of pleasure and enjoyment to all who attend, and a day long to be remembered as one of the best days ever spent by a big crowd in Harvey county. A committee composed of J. C. Girk, A. A. | Schowalter, E. H. Kliewer, Henry Hansen and A. H. Dett-weiler was then appointed who will have charge of the arrangement from start to finish, and as all these gentlemen are hustlers, there is no reason why the picnic will not be a success.
It is the intention of this committee to see that there is plenty of free attractions, good speaking and good music, together with any other features that will aid in entertaining the crowd.
The executive committee, which is composed of J. C. Girk, A. A. Schowalter, E. H. Kliewer, Henry Hansen and A. H. Dett-weiler, voted the following committees:
JONES &
BERGER,
Fine Livery
Best Equipment in the West Half of the county. Established 1876.
The Hesston Creamery Co.,
Will surely pay you for your CREAM
Finance—E. H. Kliewer, A. H. Dettweiler.
Music—J. C. Girk.
Speakers and Reception—J. H. McNair, G. A. Hege, E. M. i Hoover.
If you take it to
KLIEWER at Halstead.
Decoration—A. A. Schowalter, Henry Hansen.
Sport—A. A. Schowalter, Hen-
ey Hansen.
Advertising—R. P. Wilson.
Transportation—E. H. Kliewer, Henry Hansen.
The right place to buy Lumber, Shingles, Lime and Cement is at
S. M. Swartz Lumber Co.
Main Street. Telephone 10 Newton, Kansas
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M. S. Ingalls, Treasurer.
At the last annual meeting M. S. Ingalls, the pioneer druggist of Halstead, was selected to the office of treasurer of the Association. Mr. Ingalls is a native of
"The Cash”
Lehman Bros.
Cbe Uaroest, Bestant> Cheapest Stock •
General Merchandise
In the City.
Clothing, Hats, Shoes, Furnishings, Notions,
Groceries, Queensware, Etc.
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S. LEHMAN, Pres.
D. McGOWAN, Jr. Vice Pres.
A. B. GILBERT, Cashier
First National Bank,
Established 1880.
Same President and Cashier for 26 Years.
Newton, Kansas.
C. W. CHASE,
Reliable Shoe Man.
Newton, Kansas.
the state of New York, but at an early age he moved with his parents to Hast Tennessee. Here he lived during the war and served as a scout during that time. Later he moved to Iowa and in March 1874 he cast his lot among the pioneers of Harvey county. He established the first Drug store in Halstead and has for more than 32 years been in business just across the street east where his present store is now located. During one of the Indian raids through Kansas, M r. Ingalls was captain of a company of 104 men organized to protect the settlers but the company was not called into active service. Mr. Ingalls has always taken an active service in the annual meetings of the Old Settlers, and served one year as president of the Association, having heen elected at the 1895 meeting.
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EDYTH D. SARRASIN Superintendent.
The Halstead Hospitals
Halstead, Kansas.
ARTHUR E. HERTZLER, M. D. Attending Physician.
Professor of Surgery, University Medical College.
508-9 Altman Building.
KANSAS CITY, MO.
R. S. HAURY, M, D.
Res. Physician and Mgr.
A. H. Dettweiler.
One of the most important duties in connection with the annual meetings is the selection of a committee which will secure
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J. G. LOHMANN,
Proprietor of
BICYCLE Hospital

Halstead, Kansas
the necessary finances to pay the expenses of the day. This year, as has been the case many times in the past, the duty has in a measure devolved upon Mr. Det-tweiler, who is recognized as a first class beggar when it comes to raising funds for a public entertainment. He is a member of the finance committee appointed at the meeting of the citizens of Halstead and in connection with his associates, has raised an ample fund among Halstead business men to meet all legiti-
J. LINN, President J. H. McNAIR, Cashier
M. S. INGALLS, Vice President J. H. LINN, Asst. Cash.
THE HALSTEAD BANK,
Capital 20,000.00.
Does a General Banking Business.
mate expenses.
Mr. Dettweiler located in Halstead in the spring of 1874 and has all these years been counted as a resident of Harvey county. He takes as cheerfully to a public duty as a duck does to water and can always be depended upon to do more than his share toward making the Old Settlers' meetings a success.
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PAST PRESIDENTS.
A List of Past Presidents Who Have Served the Old Settlers.
C. S. Bowman.... ......1888
C. S. Bowman...........1889
C. S. Bowman...........1890
O. B. Hildreth.........1891
G. W. Branine..........1892
G. W. Branine..........1893
G. W. Kanavel..........1894
M. S. Ingalls..........1895
Cyrus Hinkson..........1896
J. A. Commons..........1897
J. B. Dickey...........1898
G. F. Benthusen........1899
Thos. Wilson...........1900
S. T. Danner...........1901
G. F. Benthusen........1902
J. W. Johnson..........1903
Jas. Ryan..............1904
A. H. Dart.............1905
James Ryan,
Blacksmith.
Located in Halstead Township April 27, 1871.
A. H. Dettweiler,
Fresh and Salt MEAT
We slaughter only the best stock.
We are always in the market for beef cattle.
Hides wanted.
Halstead, Kansas.
E. M. HOOVER,
Physician and Surgeon
3 doors South of Post offiee. Located in Halstead 1885,
WILL MAY,
RELIABLE
FOOTWEAR
Our Shoes Warranted to Give Satisfaction. Newton
W. J. TROUSDALE, Pres. DON KINNEY, Cashier
H. E. SUDERMAN, Vice Pres. C. G. KINNEY, Ass’t Cash
Midland National Bank,
Capital $50,000.00. Surpus $20,000.oo
NEWTON, KANSAS
N. L. Hinshaw, Secretary.
In 1871, N. L. Hinshaw, the present secretary, pre-empted a claim in Reno county, a few miles northwest of Burrton. In 1872 he sold ont and purchased a farm two miles north of Halstead, and resided there until 1894, since that time he has been a citizen of Halstead. He is the
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second secretary of the organiza-tion, having been chosen success-or to the late John W. Smith at the meeting held in 1899.
Secretary Hinshaw has been prominently identified with the Old Settlers’ organization from its incipiency, and his election as successor to John W. Smith is a guarantee that the duties of this important office will be performed in a creditable manner.
He has an extensive acquaintance over the county, is well and favorably known to most of the old settlers and will very likely be continued in his present official position so long as he cares to retain the burdens of the office.
me
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Little River Stock Farm,
HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
The Home of FALMOUNT 24,419,
REORD 2:14 1/4
FALMONT has a number of colts in Harvey Connty which show indications of much merit. Call at the farm and see some of his get. Men who understand the horse business are predicting great things of Falmont colts. All parties interested in good driving and trotting stock are invited to call at the barn. Special attention given to breeding and training of outside stock. Good facilities for developing speed.
We also have a Pure Bred Percheron
Black Crescent, 42321. C. B. WARKENTIN, Prop.
U. B. REAMER, Superintendent.
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C. L. SHANKS,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
FLORIST,
CUT FLOWERS A SPECIALTY.
429-435 WEST SEVENTH STREET, PHONE 267. NEWTON, KANSAS.
NURSE & LAWRY,
DEALERS IN
COAL, FEED and WOOD,
Township Vice Presidents.
Alta Regier
Burrton J. A. Welch
Darlington John Wright
Emma A. D. Brubaker
Garden J. P. Vogt
Halstead ,E. J. Bookwalter
Highland Will Johnson
Lake J. W. Shive
Lakin
Macon A H. Dart
Newton F. T. Jacobs
Newton City... B. 0. Hagen
Pleasant
Richland ...Tom Essington
Sedgwick C. Shafer
Walton Glen Woods
OFFICE: 1 1 9 West Sixth Street.
PHONE 198.
Newton, Kansas
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THE ORATORS.
List of Speakers Who Have Entertained the Old Settlers.
A. L. Greene............1888
J. W. Ady...............1889
Cyrus Corning...........1890
O. B. Hildreth..........1891
H. C. Bowman............1892
S. T. Danner............1893
Chas. E. Branine........1894
Chas. H. Kurtz..........1895
Frank L. Martin.........1896
Sam Amidon..............1897
Dr. Jas. McKee..........1898
Gov. W. E. Stanley......1899
A. W. Smith.............1900
E. W. Hoch..............1901
Gov. W. J. Bailey.......1902
Frank Nelson............1903
Hon. Victor Murdock....1904
WALLACE & FARRINGTON,
Carry the Largest Stock of Harness and Horse Goods in Harvey County. Goods Guaranteed in Every Particular. Prices Right Especial Attention Given to Repair Work in Our Line. When in need of anything in OUR LINE GIVE US A CALL.
602 Main Street.
Newton, Kansas.
H. CHATELET,
Guns and Sewing Machine Smith.
Safe, Scale and Umbrella Work. Door Locks Made Good. Keys Fitted to Locks.
Newton,
Kansas.
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Kaiser’s Restaurant
Is the place to go for
Ice Cream, Cold Drinks, Short Orders, and Regular Meals.
Hulick’s Ice Cream. Fine Confectionery
HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
Minutes of Last Years Meeting.
Old Settlers'
Aug. 10, 1905.
The meeting was called to order by the president, James Ryan, when the following program was rendered:
Music—Newton Concert Band.
Invocation — Rev. C. W. Hancher.
Address of Welcome—M. S. Ingalls.
Followed by music by Newton Band.
The president then announced that the hour had arrived when dinner should be served and an immense throng surrounded their hastily arranged dinner tables to partake of the bountiful feast that had been prepared for the occasion and needless to say they did justice to the occasion and yet we believe there might have been gathered up
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C. J. GRAM,
™LE8MD Groceries
A Fine Line of Queensware.
Highest Price For Produce. Established 1879.
Halstead, Telephone 42. Kansas
many basketsfull of that that remained.
At 1:30 the audience was called together by the president and after music by the band, Mr. G. C. Cook made a very nice little speech, followed by Rev. Ponath with a very spirited, humorous, sensible talk that was listened to with much interest and the audience was enlightened thereby and we believe such discourses are a betterment to society. Rev. Chr. Krehbiel also favored the meeting with a few well chosen remarks which were well received.
Election of officers being in order the following were duly elected:
President—A. H. Dart.
Vice President—D. Hauselman.
Secretary—N. L. Hinshaw.
Treasurer—M. S. Ingalls.
For the vice presidents for each township it was decided to con-
Harry Harris DRAYMAN.
Baggage Hauled to All Parts of the City.
Halstead. • Kansas
N. J. Smith,
Proprietor of
HALSTEAD WAGON SHOP,
Halstead, Kansas,
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GROCERIES, SHOES, Hats, Gent’s Furnishing's.
Trunks and Queensware.
A New Clean Stock From Which To Select Our Prices Are Always Right
E. H. KLiewer,
Halstead, Kansas.
tinue those elected last year and none were appointed.
The usual sports were then enjoyed by those who take interest in them.
N. L. Hinshaw, Sec.
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Old Settlers.
F. A. Prouty, 1871.
J. M. Johnson, 1871.
C. W. Barnes, 1872. Wellington Stewart, 1876. L. Fessler, 1877.
Glen Woods, 1877.
Frank Russell, 1871.
Sadie H. Donnaldson, 1872. Mrs. D. Huntington, 1876. Ed C. Willis, 1878.
G. D. Strattan, 1871.
Chas. Wood, 1875.
H. W. Kelly, 1874.
J. T. Masters, 1871.
F. Budgeman, 1874.
B. F. Means, 1874.
J. B. Knox, 1871.
A. J. Rowe, 1874.
A. J. Mayberry, 1875.
F. M. Payne, 1878.
John Reese, 1872.
J. K. Dodge, 1872.
Liberty Bell Flour
Is BEST
Try It.
Bring Us Your Wheat.
The Eagle
Milling Go.
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Hostutler & Hipple,
CLOTHIERS AND FURNISHERS,
105 NORTH MAIN, HUTCHINSON, KANSAS.
Mary A. Wood, 1875. John Walton, 1875.
Mrs. M. Black, 1872.
Alice Hatfield, 1871.
Dora Schanter, 1870.
I. A. Andrews, 1878.
F. M. Menzie, 1880.
S. K. Davis, 1873.
J. L. Wilson, 1871.
Mrs. J. A. Carlisle, 1878. Sarah Phillips, 1877.
C. H. Williamson, 1876.
J. T. Kelly, 1878.
Bertha Bendowsky, 1879.
G. E. Mounts, 1871.
D. Bierschbach, 1873.
G. M. Kendrick, 1876.
C. A. Race, 1876.
W. A. Barton, 1869. James McKee, 1878.
Amos Prouty, 1871.
H. Mayer, 1871.
Alice J. Henshaw, 1871.
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The Newton Milling & Elevator Co.,
NEWTON, KANSAS.
Our Brands:
Fidelity,
Unity,
Loyalty
Milling Capacity 600 Barrels. Elevator Capacity 210,000 Bushels
Highest Market Price Paid For Wheat. if you don’t want to sell your wheat, we will
store it for you FREE. Come and see us.
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DICKEY’S $15.00 Specials
14k 20 year Gold Filled Cases Fitted with Full Jeweled Nickle Elgins.
Expert Watch and Jewelry Repairing by
C. S. PAULUS.
Fine Engraving and Diamond Mounting.
All repairs receive prompt attention. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Dickey’s Drug and Jewelry Store,
(Established 1871.)
611 Main Street, Newton, Kansas.

Thos. Wilson, 1878.
D. S. Lehman, 1876.
A. E. Munch, 1870.
M. Poet, 1873.
W. E. Stanley, 1872.
E. H. Kliewer, 1883. Thos. Thomas, 1877. J.H. Goddard, 1873.
H. P. Libhart, 1879.
C. Hinkson, 1871.
G. D. Strattan, 1871.
J. Suckaw, 1877.
C. T. Matthews, 1874. A. J. Brown, 1876.
G. W. Arnold, 1872. Emil Utz, 1874.
D. W. Brockway, 1879. J. W. Ruth, 1875.
A. H. Dart, 1879.
A. F. Cook, 1871.
I. Perkins, 1870.
D. Langenwalter, 1875. Lucile Woodward, 1877.
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CANNON & REED,
It pays to buy the BEST, thats why we insist on handling THE BEST.
Studebaker Buggies,
Quick Meal Gasoline Stoves and Ranges,
Round Oak Stoves, Bain Wagons and the Oliver Gang
Plows.
We do all kinds of Heating, Furnace, Steam or Hot Water. Do Plumbing and carry the Largest and Best Line of Hardware in the county. It will pay you to call on us.
Lehman Hardware & Imp. Co.,
NEWTON, KANSAS.
0. L. Winters, 1869.
H. S. McCloud, 1879.
R. T. Allison, 1873.
Ola Murry, 1879.
I. B. Livengood, 1877. David Bosnian, 1879.
J. W. Noble, 1872.
Frank Nelson, 1892
S. M. Spangler, 1884. Anna Coble, 1873.
Anna Johnson, 1878.
J. A. Shafer, 1873.
Henry Kettle, 1871.
Wm. Barnard, 1878.
A. I. Schowalter, 1882. Janies Dexter, 1876.
W. R. Albertson, 1882.
J. L. Ely, 1878.
Rob’t R. Moulds, 1874. Mrs. Rob’t Moulds, 1870, Mrs. Redenbaugh, 1880. Mrs. Susan Cook, 1871,
L. H. Rennels, 1885.
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E. P. Barrows, 1875.
Louis Gibson, 1871.
Henry Saltsbaugh, 1881. Martha Saltsbaugh, 1881. Mary D. Fry, 1876.
B. E. Dyck, 1878.
M. C. Hanson, 1878.
Amos S. Ellis, 1880.
J. T. Axtell, 1878.
Lucene Axtell, 1874.
Joel Nolder, 1873.
J. W. Milne, 1870.
Mrs. A. P. Smith, 1874.
Ida A. Smith, 1874.
A. G. Richardson, 1870.
Mrs. E. J. Richardson, 1878.
G. P. Wilson, 1875.
J. T. Walton, 1873.
J. I. Hill, 1874.
Solomon Allen, 1872.
J. A. Commons, 1871.
Ella Commons, 1872,
E. J. McKEE, D. D. S.
Resident Dentist
Halstead, Kansas.
J. E. Lemert, 1872.
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Daisy Walker, 1872.
E. R. Bridgman, 1874.
Mrs. L, Bridgman, 1874. Nellie M. Young, 1872.
E. Thompson, 1871.
Mary L. McGaw, 1871.
Mrs. A. E. Niles, 1870.
Mrs. E. L. McBurney, 1874. in Harry Fields, 1871.
Newton. Mary Fields, 1871.
I. M. Legard, 1875.
T. Hinshaw, 1872.
How can you afford to miss
T0EVS BROTHERS,
Who pay the most for Produce and charge least
for GROCERIES.
NEWTON, KANSAS.
James Dexter, 1876.
Floyd Morris, 1878.
Geo. Honschildt, 1879, John H. Badenhoop, 1877. J. Offenbaugh, 1872.
E. J. Swan, 1878.
R. T. Allison, 1873.
J. W. Grubbs, 1872.
J. P. West, 1878,
0. P, Anderson, 1881,
N. C. Groom, 1876
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Nellie E. Scott, 1877.
Louis N. Williamson, 1876. W. D. Hoover, 1876.
James M. Mounts, 1871. Jacob Kinney, 1874.
G. P. Schonten, 1871.
M. E. Schonten, 1871.
E. L. Tyler, 1872.
John Phillippi, 1877.
J. W. Rawling, 1877.
D. S. Hickson, 1877.
E. B. Harrington, 1872. Phoebe M. Stevenson, 1872.
A. J. Partridge, 1871.
M. M. Kaun, 1870.
R. E. Jones, 1871.
H. Stevenson, 1870.
H. James, 1873.
L. J. Carlson, 1872.
B. K. Castle, 1875.
J. C. Wright. 1873.
J. K. Clark, 1871.
A. L. Dodge, 1884.
The China Emporium
Established 1887.
Visit our new location 504 Main Street.
See our new Haviland hand painted china.
The fall lamps are now on sale. Every-thing for the housekeeper.
W. I. PLUMB, Newton.
P. Loewen, Pres. J. R. Toews,Sec. D. Langenwalter,Treas Aulne, Ks. Newton, Ks Halstead, Ks.
Mennonite Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
Incorporated Dec. 11, 1880.
RISKS $2,500,000 RESOURCES $51,000
NEWTON, KANSAS.
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PARVIN BROS. & CO.
Moon Bros, Buggies, Racine Wagons. Best Goods at lowest prices. We save you money Burrton, - Kansas. imwwmeBmmmmLtom
R. T. Wilson, 1873.
C. H. Yoemans, 1870.
A. J. Chase, 1870.
D. L. Dodge, 1875. Charlotte L. Dodge, 1873. J. E. Schmitt, 1879.
Allen Miller, 1870.
G. W. Page, 1872.
J. W. Overall, 1872.
W. M. Spore, 1874.
D. W. Thompson, 1873.
G. W. Benthusen, 1871.
J. W. Hurst, 1878.
F. M. Bonham, 1871.
G. W. Cutter, 1874.
H. H. Tarbet, 1872.
John Procter, 1872.
C. A. Adamson, 1874.
Alex McBurney, 1872.
R. J. Elwood, 1871.
Wm. Charlton, 1874. Agnes Hudson, 1872.
B. N. Marshall, 1872.
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H. S. Akins, 1871.
A. P. Smith, 1874.
Will Denny, 1873.
D. F. Heivly, 1871.
Mrs. L. E. Stimmel, 1874.
L. D. Brower, 1870.
Mrs. L. D, Brower, 1870. Alfred Allen, 1870.
Jerry Bard, 1871.
Thos. Ewing, 1871.
B. M. House, 1873.
S. D. Leonard, 1871.
C. R. McLain, 1872.
A. H. McLain, 1872.
Joshua Perkins, 1870.
Miles David, 1870.
C. S. Bowman, 1871.
Wm. L. McAlexander, 1880. A. J. Brower, 1870.
G. F. Benthusen, 1871.
W. I. Inman, 1871.
M. S. Ingalls, 1873.
Edgar Brown, 1871
D. W. WILCOX, Pres. P. M. HOISINGTON, Sec.
The Railroad Loan and Savings Co.,
Newton, Kansas.
Capital Stock 2,000,000.
Statement June 30, 1906.
RESOURCES
First Mortgage Loans.....$388,662.41
On Stock in this Company.. 17,974.00 Real Estate and Furniture... 2,092.49
Cash and Bills Receivable. 13,807.64
$422,536.54
LIABILITIES.
Loan Fund............. $361,264.31
Surplus................. 29,739.28
Undivided Profits ....... 31,532.95
$422,536.54
We do a building and loan business. Loans made on the monthly payment plan, any part payable at any time. We pay 6 per cent on deposits and solicit your business. Look into our plan. There’s money in it for you. Write the Secretary.
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Burrton State Bank,
Directors;—-J. W. Shive, J. T. Shive. J. A. Welch, Josie Shive, J. A. McArthur.
Capital $15,000.00. Surplus $ll,000.oo
All business entrusted to us will have prompt attention. insurance: WRITTEN.
BURRTON, ..... KANSAS
F. W. Armstrong & Co
Dealers in
Butter, Eggs and Poultry.
We are in the market for produce and will make it an object for you to sell to us.
We handle cream for Swift & Co., Hutchinson, Kansas.
Burrton, - Kansas.
J. Bennett, 1871.
Joe Thornhill, 1871. Dan Palmer, 1873.
T. B. Vanhorn, 1874.
C. B. Morgan, 1872.
A. Lynde, 1871.
O. E. Jones, 1871.
J. H. Harvey, 1871. Wm. Crouch, 1871.
L. E. Steele, 1871.
J. I. Davis, 1871.
Wm. Allen, 1870.
E. Collins, 1875.
N. A. Mathis, 1870.
T. M. McAgan, 1871.
S. T. Danner, 1872.
H. W. Hellz, 1874.
W. C. Armstrong, 1873.
P. M. Killiam, 1873.
T. S. Wallace, 1870.
B. F. Evans, 1871.
F. Dickensheets, 1870. W. E. Brown, 1871.
J. B. Dickey, 1871.
H. C. McQuiddy, 1872,
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GEO. HOLLISTER, President.
J. T. AXTELL, Secretary
The Harvey County Agricultural Society
DIRECTORS
GEORGE HOLLISTER
FRANK STEINKIRCHNER J. T. AXTELL D. W. WILCOX W. C. CONRAD C. A. SEAMAN FRED TANGEMAN J. H. BROWN B. C. LANTIS NICK MOLZEN
RACES
STAKES
Trotting I Pacing
2:2o(Merchants). . $1000 2:35.....$1000
2:15.............. 500 2:15...... 500
PURSES
Trotting | Pacing
2:35..............$400 2:20......$4°°
2:27...............400 2:10...... 4°°
3 year-old........ 200 | 3 year-old...... 200
RUNNING
1 mile novelty....$100 | 3/4 mile dash....$75
1/2 mile dash and repeat-$75
Sixth Annual Fair, Sept. 25-29, 1906.
NEWTON, KANSAS.
Over $5,000 Given in Stakes and Purses.
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B. WARKENTIN, President.
J. LINN, Vice President.
J. H. McNAIR, Sec. and Treas.
THE HALSTEAD MILLING & ELEVATOR CO.
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and Biggest Values That Means Us.
This is the store for you, Madam, always Biggest stocks and Lowest Prices, Finest quality. If thats the kind of store you want Come to Us.
Do you like the kind of store that always keeps the newest
gUUUa, J-zclLCOL
and Bi
The Store For You, Madam.
Do you like prompt service, careful and courteous treatment and best attention at all times? That Means Us.
When you are looking for Dress Goods, Silks, Ladies’ Cloaks, Suits and Millinery do you always like to find the right goods at the right Prices? That Means Us.
When you go out to shop do you like to feel that you will encounter plenty of choice in the wav of good things and not have to buy the first thing offered whether it suits you or not? Do you want an abundance of the best of everything? That Means Us.
Conrad Bros. & Dutcher,
Newton, Kansas.
1906
1906
Kansas State Fair
Hutchinson Septemeber 17-18-19-20-21-22
The Great Educational and Entertaining Event of Kansas.

The American Shorthorn Breeders,
The American Aberdeen-Angus Breeders,
The American Hereford Breeders,
The American Red Polled Cattle Club,
The American Percheron Breeders and Importers.
Associations all offer special premiuns for exhibits at this fair, making a National Event.
$20,000.00 Offered in Premiums in the 17 General Departments. Competition Open to the World.
Grounds Right In Town. Fine Shade. Good Water. Something Doing All Day.
Complete Modern Dairy, Showing Milking Machine that Milks the Cows.
Half Fare on All Railroads. Make Your Entries Early.
Send for Catalogue.
| HENRY S. THOMPSON, President. A. L. SPONSLER Secretary.