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RIVERSIDE PARK, HALSTEAD, THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 1908.
Each Day, Hanlin’s Big and Prosperous Cash Store Gains Favor and Popularity in the Eyes of the People.
Each day adds new customers to the fast swelling throng. The people with one accord are asking why. Listen! Hanlin’s store has always kept good faith with the people and has always lived up to its promises, and at all times and under all conditions saved the people money. For instance. Now you can come to Hanlin’s and buy dress goods that would cost you a $1.25 elsewhere for 98c and so on through the line. The same is true of ready to wear waists, skirts, coats, etc. Some would say, “if this be true looks like you would do all the business.’’ Confidentially, we do do the greater part of the business and most all of the cash comes to this store In view of these facts aren’t you glad you are a Hanlin customer? It is not only the popular thing but a pure and simple money saving proposition.
We extend you all a most cordial invitation to come and visit this, Newton’s greatest Department Store.
HANLIN’S Newton, Kansas.
Hon. J. D. BOTKIN,
The Well Known Kansan, Who will Ad-
dress the Old Settlers Today.
Hon. J. D. BOTKIN,
The Well Known Kansan, Who will Ad-
dress the Old Settlers Today.
OFFICIAL PROGRAM.
9:30 A. M. Reception of Special train from Newton.
9:30 to 10 A. M, Music by Newton and Hesston Bands.
10:00 A. M. Grand Exhibition on Main street.
10:30 A. M. Music at the Park.
11,00 A.M. Balloon Ascension and Parachute Leap by Prof. R. P. Wipple.
12:00 Noon. Adjournment for Dinner, l :00 P. M. Music at the Park, l :30 p. M. invocatton by Rev. G. H. Parkinson.
1:3o P. M. Presidents Address, President R. H. McDonald. Address of Welcome, Mayor Lange.
4:00 P. M.
5:30 P. M,
6:3o P. M.
7:00 P. M.
Address by Hon. J. D. BOTKIN.
Public Wedding, if couple is Secured. Business Meeting of the Old Settlers.
Election of Officers.
Grand Ball Game, Newton vs Salina.
Teams of the Central Kansas League.
A Regular Scheduled Game,
Balloon Ascension and Parachute Leap Prof, Wipple.
Exhibition on Main Street Concert on Main Street by Newton Band.
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:>iC^pC^30(^30C^30C^>C^t3CC^3eC^30C^^30C^38C^30C^ E. H. Kliewer, Pres. J. C. Low, Cashier
D. Langenwaiter, Vice-Pres.
Farmers State Bank.
HALSTEAD.
Capital $20,000.00 Surplus $3,000.00
A New Bank For Old Settlers.
Directors.
E H Kliewer D. Langenwalter J. W. Ruth
E C. Cadwell
Come in and See Us.
J. C. Low J. Redinger Sam’l Dunkelberger
HON. J. D. BOTKIN.
J. D. Botkin was born in Logan county, Illinois, April 24, 1849. His first twenty-one years were spent on his father’s farm. When ten years old he became plow boy, and thence forth for eleven years he worked up to the limit of his strength. At twenty-one Mr. Botkin went from the plow to the pulpit. At the end of two years in the ministry he attended college, one year at Green-castle, Indiana. This, with the meager facilties previously had in the country schools, furnished the basis for a busy life with books, and men, and affairs. Few men of the time are superior to Mr. Botkin in the knowledge of public questions, and fewer still are his equals in power of discussion. Respectful toward his opponents, in-
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vincible in logic, captivating in voice and manner, he is held by many, even among his opponents, as the ablest political speaker in the state.
In February, 1866, Mr. Botkin settled with his parents in Linn county, Kansas, and has grown the growth of the state. He filled some of the leading pulpits of his church in this state: served six years as presiding elder of the Wichita district, was delegate to the general conference in New York in 1888, a member of the ecumenical conference in Washington, D. C., in 1891, one of the founders and for twenty-three years member of the board of trustees of the Methodist college at Winfield, bringing to all these branches of service a strength of character and a wealth
E. H. KLIEWER,
Groceries, Shoes, Hats, Gents' Furnishings, Trunks, & Queensware.
A new clean stock from which to sslect. Our prices are always right.
E. H. KLIEWER
Halstead. Kansas.
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“THE CASH

LEHMAN BROS.
The Largest, Best and Cheapest Stock of
General Merchandise
in the City.
Clothing, Hats, Shoes, Furnishings, Notions,
Groceries, Queensware, Etc.
“THE CASH”
Halstead, - - Kansas.
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of wisdom and business sagacity unsurpassed.
In 1896 the fusion forces saw in Mr. Botkin a man peculiarly fittel for the public service, and accordingly without his solicitation nominated and elected him congressman-at-large, giving him the largest vote and the largest majority ever yet given a Kansan in opposition to the Republican party. In congress, as in all other positions to which he has been called, Mr. Botkin made good. As member of the Invalid Pensions committee his voice was heard on the floor of the house on two occasions against the niggardly policy of H. Clay Evans, and in spite of that policy forced through the department over 450 claims for pensions, original and increase, hold-
ing the record in that line of service up to that date. Although a first termer, and a minority member Mr. Botkin’s voice was heard on the floor of the house and in committee room on many important questions affecting the public interest.
All through his busy life Mr. Botkin has devoted his energies to the service of the people. Those who know him and his methods are certain that had he given himself to a business life with the same business' acumen and tact shown in his church and educational work and as member of congress, he might today be in the enjoyment of a splendid competency.

W. C. Hinkle
J. S. Eymann
W. C. HINKLE & CO.
Hardware and Implements.
SUPERIOR DISC DRILLS,
The only successful line of drills on the Market.
RELIABLE CASE and KINGMAN PLOWS. GREAT MAJESTIC RANGES.
Everything in Hardware Up-to-date.
W. C. HINKLE & CO.
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The Pioneer Drug Store.
Established 1874
MAURICE S. INGALLS, Prop. Halstead, Kansas.
DR. C.E. BASSLER
Veterinarian.
Has located permanently in Halstead, at Jones’ livery barn.
All work in his line given careful attention.
N. L. HINSHAW, Secretary
The Old Settlers have had but two secretaries since the organization was perfected twenty-one years ago and that time has been about equally divided between the first secretary John W. Smith and the present secretary, N. L.. Hinshaw,
who was chosen as the successor of Mr. Smith at the meeting held in 1899, a short time after the leath of Mr. Smith. The records of each annual meeting are kept in good shape by Mr. Hinshaw and there seems to be a general desire to continue him in this office as long as he will consent to serve.
He has resided in Harvey county since 1872 and can justly claim to be one of the pioneers. Previous to that time he experienced the delightful sensation of holding down a claim for a year or more in Reno county a few miles west of Burrton.
C. J. GRAM,
Staple and
Fancy...... Groceries
A Fine Line of Queensware
Highest price for Produce. Established 1879
Halstead, Telephone 42 Kansas
E. M. HOOVER, Physician and G. WIEBE, Insurance
Surgeon Agent... Only the oldest and time tried
3 doors south of Postoffice, companies represented.
Located in Halstead 1885. 3 doors north of the Halstead
Bank.
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The Palace Drug Store,
J. C. GIRK.
Has a New and Up-To-Date Line of Drugs, Paints, Oils, Stationary and School Supplies.
Halstead, Kansas.
Residence Phone 52. Business Phone 20
J. G. LOHMANN,
Is the Pioneer Pump Man of Harvey County. Located in Halstead 1876.
That my work has been satisfactory to the public is evidenced by the fact that I am still here in business.
Repair Work of Automobiles, Bikes and Pumps.
Shop to the rear of Co-Operative Store.
HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
VICE PRESIDENTS.
The following is a list of the vice-presidents from the various townships Look over the list carefully and if there are any vacancies, the matter should be given attention at the time of election of officers today:
Alta............Frank Regier
Burrton.............J. A. Welch
Lake...........W. Shive
Lakin...........J. W. Stewart
Halstead.....E. J. Bookwalter
Garden..............J. P. Vogt
Emma...........A. D. Brubaker
Macon. ..........A. H. Dart
Sedgwick.. ....Chas. Schaefer
Darlington...............John Wright
Newton............F. T. Jacobs
Highland.......W. E. Johnston
Walton...................Glen Woods
Pleasant...................E. Foster
Richland..................Tom Essington
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J.D. LANGE,
Mayor of Halstead.
The above is a very good likeness of Mayor J. D. Lange, of Halstead,
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Dr. H. E. Hawk,
Dentist.
All Work. Guaranteed.
Halstead- First four days each week, Whitewater, Friday and Saturday.
Teeth extracted without pain.
You will find my work first-class.
My Prices the lowest.
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W. L. BARNARD,
Contractor and Builder.
Estimates Cheerfully furnished on all kinds of buildings.
We have experienced workmen and solicit your patronage.
Halstead, - Kansas.
d. s. MARCY,
Coal and Real Estate Dealer
Located in Garden Township, 1876
Highest Price Paid for Cream.
Halstead, Kansas.
who turns over the keys of the city to the assembled multitude of Harvey county's best citizens in Halstead today.
Mr. Lange is a native of Germany but has been in America and in Harvey county and in Halstead so long that he has about forgotten his foreign birth and is in every sense a patriotic American. He is one of the old settlers of the county and for nearly thirty years has been employed as wheat buyer at the big mill which is the pride of the town.
As mayor of the city, Mr. Lange has given every possible assistance to the Executive Committee which has in charge the big event today.
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r. h. McDonald,
President.
At the meeting last August, R. H. McDonald of Halstead town-
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President and he is expected to pre-
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Makes the Best Photographs.
side at the meeting of the Old Settlers' today.
Mr. McDonald moved to Harvey county from Iowa in 1872 and purchased the relinquishment to the claim of L. D. Bower, four miles west of Halstead. He has ever since made it his home and has not as yet become fascinated with city life. He has retired from the arduous work of following the plow and rents the plow land of the old home place in addition to another quarter section near by, and is taking life as easy as it is possible to do. “Dick" has attended every meeting of the Old Settlers and takes a great interest in the proceedings.
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Harvey County Co-Operative Assn.
Dry Goods, Ladies’ and Gents' Furnishings, Hats, Caps, Shoes Notions, Queensware, Groceries.
Our Stock is always Up-To-Date: and Our Prices are absolutely the lowest.
We will have an Expert trimmer and a complete line of Millinery for the Fall trade.
“The Best Goods at the Lowest possible Prices,’’ is Our Motto.
Call on us and Save Money.
Halstead, - - - - - - - - - Kansas.
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Riesen & Dyck,
Hardware and Implements.
Hoosier and Columbia Drills. Deere, Hummer and Sattley Plows,
See Us in Our New Buildings, With a Com-plete Line of Everything in Hardware.
Riesen & Dyck,
Halstead, ... Kansas.
Reserved Seats for Pioneers.
On the platform today will be a number of chairs especially intended for the earliest settlers. President Johnson will call upon those who located in the county in 1870 to first occupy the seats on the platform, to be followed by those who located in 1871, then 1872 and so on until the seats are all taken.
It is hoped the pioners will freely respond to the invitation, as the gathered multitude will be pleased to see the hardy settler who had the courage to establish a new home in what was at that time considered the Great American Desert.
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J. H. McNAIR.
J. H. McNair, Halstead’s busy man, was assigned to the duty of securing a speaker to entertain the Old Settlers at the meeting today. He has been a resident of the county since 1879, locating first at Newton and removing to Halstead in
1883.
Mr. McNair is a public spirited citizen of which any city might be proud. He always heads the subscription list when any public or benevolent enterprise is in need of assistance and in addition gives his time to help carry out any plans to a successful termination. He is President of the Halstead Bank and the Halstead Mill, besides having many other responsibilities.
T he STAR BARBER SHOP,
Two Doors South of Frisco House,
GEO. W. CARTER, Prop.
Orders Taken For Suits and Overcoats.
Crack-A-Jack Brand. No Fit-No Sale.
Suits $11.00 Overcoats $11.00.
Guaranteed Tailoring.
RAMSEYER'S 5c and 10c STORE is the place to get your Bargains in Every thing.
Millinery Goods we will sell cheaper than anyone else. HATS, MISSES' and CHILDREN'S
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EDWARD E. WUTTKE, M. D., Resident Physician and Mgr.
EDYTH D. SARRASIN, Superintendent.
THE
HALSTEAD HOSPITAL,
Halstead, Kansas
ARTHUR E. HERTZLER, M. D. Attending Surgeon.
Professor of Surgery, University Medical College.
402 Argyle Building,
KANSAS CITY, MO.

0. R. MANTELE
JEWELER and OPTICIAN
A nice line of watches, and Jewelry of all kinds. Glasses and Spectacles at Modern prices
Repairing of fine Watches a Specialty.
We Give Satisfaction.
HALSTEAD, KANSAS
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Biggest Crowd Ever Assembled on the Grounds.
That the Old Settlers’’ picnic is not losing its charms for the people of Harvey County was proven by the attendance at the twentieth annual. The crowd in attendance was fully, as large as last year, which was the banner picnic up to that time, and by many the attendance is thought to have surpassed all previous years. Certain it is that an immense throng of people gathered in Halstead yesterday, estimates as to the number varying from 5000 to 10,ooo. Newton, as usual, contributed the greater part of the crowd, the trains alone carrying more than 1800 people and those going by carriages or auto mobiles increased the total representation to at least 2500. A special train from Hutchinson at noon brought lots of people from
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G. MALLEIS,
THE SHOE MAN. FOR FINE SHOES
First-class Repair Work a Specialty.
Halstead
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The Nobbiest Style and the Lowest Prices.
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the western part of the county Halstead outdid itself in taking care of the picnickers this year. The young business men of the town were in charge, for a change, and they “whooped things up.” They worked enthusiastically and made it a point to keep something going all the time. Free attractions were provided from early morning until late at night and no one could complain that they hadn’t enough to see and enjoy. In this respect, the picnic was an improvement over those of the last few years. Credit for the excellent entertainment provided belongs to the executive committee of the association : Dr. E. J. McKee, Richard J. Low, A. H. Dettweiler, J. W. Quick and Maurice Ingalls. They are hustlers and they planned wisely and well.
The day’s festivities were commenced immediately after the arrival of the second excursion train from Newton soon after nine
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o’clock. The Newton and Maize bands were there and both furnished concerts frequently during the day. At ten o’clock a parade was given on Main street and it was an interesting sight. With commendable loyalty and enterprise, the merchants of the town had arranged floats for this parade and some of them were ingeniously gotten up. A string of automobiles, of which Hal stead has an unusually large number for a town of its size, was a part of the parade. The Modern Woodmem had an amusing float, showing a mock initiation and the drill team also appeared in the procession. The Newton and Maize bands furnished music during the parade.
The street pageant concluded, every body made a rush to "Riverside park where “Professor” Whipple made a balloon ascension. The committee took special pains to have this attraction come off as advertised and a more successful display
Paul Gressinger
H. A. Long
GRESSINGER & LONG,
Painters and Paperhangers.
We do only first- class work. No job too large for us to handle.

O. E. JONES,
...FINE LIVERY...
Best equipment in the west half of the county. Established 1876. Halstead Kansas.
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MITCHELL’S
RESTAURANT.
Bakery and Confectionery, Short Orders,
Ice Cream and Soft Drinks.
HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
of the kind is seldom seen. The aeronaut rose to a considerable height, cut loose and fell with his parachute safely. Some diving dogs next engaged the attention of the crowds and then it was dinner time. This feature of the picnic is always one of the most enjoyable and the congenial groups spread their lunches under the trees and feasted on the good things of the season. Hammocks and swings were every where in the park and for a long distance up the river and many found their chief enjoyment in “taking it easy” during the day.
Band music called the crowd to the speaker’s stand at 1:30 o’clock and there was given a program of music and speeches.
Rev. Langenwalter invoked the divine blessing on the occasion and mayor Lange gave an address of welcome. United States Senator Charles Curtis then gave a speech declared by those that could get

within hearing distance a splendid discourse. The business meeting of the Old Settlers' association followed and the election of officers for the 21st year.
At four o'clock, the Ellinwood and the Newton base ball tennis played an exciting game on the grounds north-east of the park and j an audience of 1200 people enjoyed the sport. Everyone conceded that \ this game was one of the best fea- j hires of the day: far more interesting and more nearly worth the money than the game between the league teams last year. At 4:30 o’clock the balloonist made another ascension, fully as successful as the first and then the amusement seekers were glad to have an hour’s rest and quiet Hundreds of Newtonians left for home on the excursion train at six o’clock, and many of the country people started on the drive home about the same time. There were still an immense crowd in the town and the park, when at seven

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 and guarant e prompt payment. Halstead, - - Kansas
o’clock in the evening, the Commercial band and company D performed the ceremony of guard mounting on the tract of ground between the Frisco House and the Santa Fe depot. Company D. was assisted by a platoon of soldiers from Company E of Hutchinson, which made the showing a large one and the guard mounting exceptionally spectacular. After the guard-mounting, retreat was sounded and the band played the “Star Spangled Banner” concluding the ceremony. The immense crowd cheered and applauded the evolutions. A drill in both close and extended order was then given on the street, which entertained the crowd until nearly nine o’clock. At that hour and continuing until nearly eleven, an illumination of natural gas interested the curious. The gas flowed from two four-inch pipes on top of two business houses and made each flame, six or eight feet long. The crowd made merry on the street, threw,
R.C. Ferguson,
Staple and Fancy Groceries
Queenware, Notions, Candies and Cigars.
A Full Line of Fresh Fruits.
Halstead Kansas
Go tO_.•nrsr'iv
W. H. Cheatum
for
FURNITURE,
Undertaking and Embalming.
Halstead, ■ Kansas.
confetti, and indulged in other carnival pasttimes until the excursion train left for Newton at 12 o’clock, an hour later than the scheduled time.
It was a great day for Halstead. The resources of the town were taxed to the utmost to supply the wants of the picnickers. The restaurants, hotel, refreshment stands, and concessions of all kinds did a land office business. Enough pink lemonade and soda pop to float a battleship was dispensed by the concessionaires but nothing stronger in the drink line was to be obtained. Now and then, however, a drunken man was in evidence.
Despite the immense crowd, there were no accidents and at no time was there any rowdyism in evidence At times some of the boys and youths were rough and rude but there was little in the conduct of the picnickers to which exception could taken. It was a successful picnic in every way, leaving with the
Kaiser’s Restaurant
Is the Place to go for
Ice Cream, Cold Drinks, Short Orders and Regular Meals.
Hulick’s Ice Cream. Fine Confections.
Halstead, Kansas.
W. H. HUNT,
----Buyer and Shipper of—
Fat Cattle and Hogs.
See me when you have anything Ready for Market.
HALSTEAD, KANSAS
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J. H. McNAIR,, President
M. S. INGALLS, Vice Pres,
J.H. LINN. Cashier
THE HALSTEAD BANK,
Organized March 10 1882.
Capital $20,000.00. Surplus $5,500.00
Loans Negotiated on Short Notice at Lowest Rates. General Banking Business Transacted. Correspondence Solicited.
DIRECTORS and STOCKHOLDERS:
M. S Ingalls, C B Warkenttn, J H McNair, J A Linn,
John H Linn, J S Eymann, A H Lehmann, H. v. Riesen D G Dyck, Peter Wiebe, A I Schowalter,
M S Hege, B E Frizzell, W C Hinkle.
picnickers a feeling that the day had been well spent and it is noticeable today that fewer people than ever before vowed they’ll never go to another picnic.—Newton Kan-san-Republican, August 15, 1907. Arrangements for this year
JAMES RYAN Died May 9, 1908.
The Grim Reaper has invaded the ranks of the Past Presidents of
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Before buying your fall suit and Overcoat be sure and see our line of
Hand Tailored Clothing at
$10. $12.50 $15. $18. and $20.
Kit and workmanship the best, wearing quality guaranteed.
Don’t forget every person buying $40. of our merchandise between March 1st’o8 and March 1st 09 we give a fine decorated 42 piece dinner set, with $70. a 72 piece set. Call and see our lines.
Century Clothing Co.
509 Main Street. Newton, Kansas.
Halstead Millinery Parlors,
Misses HINSHAW& BARNARD
The Newest Styles in Millinery at Reasonable Prices.
We will open for business in a few days in the room in front the Independent Office. Will have an expert trimmer and respectfully solicit your patronage.
CHRIS ROPER,
General Blacksmithing
New Trip-Hammer Installed and can turn out your work rapidly and in first-class shape. Give me a call. East of Halstead Bank
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the organization during the past year and taken James Ryan from our midst. Mr. Ryan was elected President at the meeting held in 1904. He had been an early settler in every sense of the word, having located, by securing the relinquishment from John Corgan, on the farm now known as the Hau-schildt place, in April 1871.
His death which occurred May 9, 1908, has cast a gloom over the large list of close friends' he had made throughout the county.
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Arrangements for the Meeting This Year.
The Palace Barber Shop.
The first move toward the holding of the twenty-first annual picnic of the Old Settlers of Harvey County was held in the Halstead Auditorium Thursday evening, June 25. There was a large attendance of citizens when the meeting was called to order by Mayor Lange. After stating the object of the meeting, organization was perfected by the election of R. M. Todd as chairman and Chas. Herrmann as secretary.
The matter of securing an executive committee of five, to have entire charge of the arangements for the meeting was then taken up. As it has been demonstrated in the past that this is no snap, if a good entertainment is to be provided, there was a general desire on the part of those who had served on previous committees to keep from being
HIGBIE BROS.
Up-To-Date Hair Cutting and Shaving. Ladies Hair Dressing Made a Specialty.
Clippers and Scissors Ground. Razors Honed
Agency Martin's Laundry. Emporia. Call and See Us.
Second Door South of Meat MarKet. Halstead

The Frisco Barber Shop
A. T. MOUNTS, Prop.
The Pioneer Barber of the West
First class Barbers Hydraulic Chairs Clean Towels
THE FRISCO HOUSE
Under New Management Serves the best Meals in the City. Try it Today.
R. O. BALLOU, Prop.
Halstead, Kansas.
pressed into the work again.
The committee as finally selected was composed of the following: E. J. Bookwalter, Chas. Herrmann, Curtis von Riesen, Richard Jones, and George Hinkle.
This committee recognizes the fact that somebody has to make sacrifices to carry out the picnic in successful manner and is willing to do all in its power toward making the 21st the best meeting in the history of the organization. The executive committee was given full power to name any other committees which might be needed and to have complete control of the big event.
It is hoped there will he a ready response on the part of those who may he selected to perform some duty in connection with the picnic, and thereby assist in the carrying out of the plans for a big time on August 13th.
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THE ORATORS
A. L. Greene ......
J. W. Ady..........
Cyrus Corning .....
O. B. Hildreth.....
H. C. Bowman ......
S. T. Danner ......
Chas. E. Branine ...
Chas. H. Kurtz.....
Frank L. Martin . ..
Sam Amidon ........
Dr. James McKee . .. Gov. W. E. Stanley .
A. W. Smith .......
E. W. Hoch ........
Gov. W. J. Bailey . ..
Frank Nelson.......
Men. Victor Murdock
Local Speakers ....
Hon. Victor Murdock Hon. F. B. Lawrence Senator Chas. Curtis .
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E. J. McKEE, D. D. S.
Resident Dentist
Halstead, Kansas.
H. D. BERGER,
Horse Furnishings.
Hand-made Harness, Saddles, Whips, Nets and Robes.
Halstead, Kansas.
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Little River Stock Farm §
C. B. Warkentin.

Visit the farm today, east of the Halstead Mill and see the
Big Horses,
Mr. U. B. Remer will take pleasure in showing you the fine stock.
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PAST PRESIDENTS
C. S. Bowman 1888
C. S. Bowman I889
C. S. Bowman I89O
O. B. Hildreth ....... 1891
G. W. Branine 1892
G. W. Branine ; 1893
G. W. Kanavel 1894
M. S. Ingalls 1895
Cyrus Hinkson I896
J. A. Commons 1897
J. B. Dickey ...... I898
G. F. Benthusen 1899
Thos. Wilson 1900
S. T. Danner 1901
G. F. Benthusen 1902
J. W. Johnson 1903
James Ryan 1904
A. H. Dart 1905
C. D. Masters
R. H. McDonald 1907
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President Last Year
A.I. Schowalter J. S. Eymann.
A. A. Schowalter J. H. Lehmann
A. I. Schowalter & Co.,
Dealers
LUMBER and COAL.
Our Stock is under cover and is the best obtainable. Let us figure with you on the next bill. This is the time to lay in your supply before an additional advance in price.
WE MAKE CEMENT BLOCKS,
Halstead
Phone 11.
Kansas
H. H. McADAMS,
Real Estate, Loans and Insurance.
Located in Halstead Tp. 1872. First Mayor of Halstead. References. Any Old Settler.
506 Main St. Newton, Kans.
CHAS. CORVIN,
AGENT FOR
Halstead Milling & Elevator Co.
GRAIN, COAL and FEED.
See us before you sell your Wheat, Corn and Oats. BURRTON, KANSAS.
JOHN LEHMANN
Commenced Business in Halstead in 1874.
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GLEN WOODS.
Glen Woods is Walton township’s member of the list of vice-presidents. He located at his present home in March, 1879, having came from Boone county, Indiana.
He has for a number of years
The Farmers Grain, Stock and Mercantile Co.
Is in the Market at All Time: for Wheat, Corn and Oats.
We Pay the Highest Market Price
and Will be Pleased to Receive Your Business.
R. M. TODD, Manager.
Halstead, -

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THOS. SHERIDAN,
Wholesale Cigars and Tobacco.
617 Main. Newton, Kansas.
PETER CLAASSEN,
The Alta Miller,
Has Moved His Business to Newton,
On East 6th Street, where he has a new and Modern Mill and where he will be pleased to meet his old patrons.
Flour Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction.
been engaged in the cattle business and is well known by nearly everybody in the county. As an officer of the old Settlers’ organization he is always willing to do what is necessary to keep up the interest in the eastern part of the county.
Mr. Woods has been prominent as a township politician, never asked for favors for himself, but is true to his convictions as to who is the best man for an office and always gives his choice a loyal support.
Bethel Commercial College
Will occupy the second hand third floor of the old Court House Building on North Main street in Newton, at the opening of the term in September.
Complete Business College Course
Will be maintained equal to any Commercial College in the west,
Don’t over look this educational institution, so near at home. Write for advertising matter to
Prof. C. N. Parsons, Supt.
Newton, Kansas,
R. M. TODD.
R. M. Todd is serving as chair-
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Buy it at “The Newton Store.”
Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Ladies’ and Cents’ furnishing goods, ready to wear garments etc.
We pay particular attention to style and quality.
ONE PRICE TO ALL.
We carry the famous “Buffalo Brand” of Mens Work Shirts, Dress Shirts, Pants, Overalls, Jumpers etc.
Agents for the Pictorial Review Patterns. None better.
“The Newton Store.”
JOHN A. HICKS, Prop.
man of the committee on transpor-tation this year, as he has done on previous occasions. The excellent special train service we are promised for today will be largely due to his efforts with the Santa Fe officials.
Mr. Todd first located in Halstead in 1874 but spent a few years later in New Mexico. Since 1885 he has made Halstead his home, where he served three terms as Mayor, four years as Postmaster three years as County Commission-er and is willing to fill the latter office once more, being the democratic nominee for that office from the Third District.
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Burgener & Burgener.
■ft* * We do a superior quality of work.
Agents Wanted.
714 Main St. NEWTON, KANS. Phone 23
•ill W. K. SMITH
DRUGGIST. 403 Main St. Newton, Kansas
G. F. BENTHUSEN
Died Feb. 3, 1908. At the meeting held in 1899 and
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OLD SETTLERS
Remember the big store by its mighty pur-chasing Power can sell you. A
$65. Top Buggy at $29.95
Not only can we save you a considerable a-mount on a buggy, but on any Article
You Eat, You Wear, You Use.
Remember it pays to trade at
McMANUS’
Newton’s Greatest Dep’t Store.
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again in 1902, G. F. Benthusen was elected President of the Old Settlers Organization. After a residence in Harvey county since 1871, he passed away at his home southwest of Burrton, to where he moved from Halstead in 1905. His death occurred February 3, 1908.
No person had ever done more toward making the annual meetings a success than did the lately deceased president.
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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 colums.
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.
J. J. NORTON,
Granite-Marble
MONUMENTS
I14 West 6. Phone 820
NEWTON, KANSAS.
I am the man who is getting most of the buyers for Harvey County farms.
C. M. Glover,
420 Main St. NEWTON KANS.
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If you sell your cream to-
THE NEWTON CREAMERY CO.,
yon will get market price for it. You can’t expect more, and you might get less if you sell elsewhere. Nothing to be gained by Shipping cream out of the country. Sell at home where you can see it weighed and sampled.
E. H. KLIEWER is our Halstead Agent.
THE NEWTON CREAMERY CO.,
NEWTON, KANSAS.
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If You Want
Bread That Satisfies
And Makes You Feel as Though You Had Eaten Something Worth While, Use
“Liberty Bell”
THE EAGLE MILLING CO.,
Newton, Kansas.
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The Railroad Loan & Savings Co.
Newton, Kansas.
Does a large business in Building and Loan. Assets $603:375.85 We pay 6 per cent on time deposits,
Our Series Stock Pays More than 10 per cent Loins on the Installment Plan
D. W. Wilcox Pres. P. M. Hoisington, Sec’y.
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CHAS. SCHAEFFER.
The above is a good likeness of our townsman, Charles Schaefer, whose life history reads like a ro-
mance. No pioneer in this valley has had a more eventful career. Born December 22, 1842, in the city of Hamm, Prussia, he came to America when but six years old. In 1851 he was at St. Louis and at Fort Leavenworth in 1853. When but 12 years of age in 1854 he crossed the plains to Kit Carson’s home at Rayado, N. M. For a time he resided at Santa Fe, drifting from there to San Antonio, Texas', where he enlisted in the U. S. Regulars, receiving his first uniform at the historic Alamo in 1860. His military service covers a period of seven years. He was in more than 20 battles in the Civil war, was wounded five times, carried dispatches for General Fitz John Porter and was honorably discharged from the service at Fort Leavenworth in 1867. He refused a commission before retiring and has a captain’s commission from the state of Kansas on account of Indian troubles. That he comes from fight
GOOD GRADES
LUMBER LOW PRICES
\Oak, Fir and Cypress Bridge Lumber a qecialty.
S. M. Swartz Lumber Co.
Newton, Kansas.
H. CHATELET,
Gun and Sewing Machine Smith.
Safe, Scale and Umbrella Work. Door Locks Made Good Keys Fitted to Locks.
Newton, - Kansas
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The People’s grocery.
Established 1882
W. E. Grove, Prop.
Choice Groceries at Bottom Prices.
502 Main S. Newton, Kansas.
W. J. Truesdale, Pres. Don Kinney, Cashier
H. E. Suderman, Vice Pres.
midland national Bank.
CAPITAL $50,000.00 SURPLUS $20,000.00
Private Money for Real Estate Loans at Lowest Rates. NEWTON, KANS
ing stock cannot be denied. Both his grandfathers served under Marshal Blucher at Waterloo. His pioneer experiences after retiring from the service were varied, exciting and portentions. From Leaven-worth he went to old Fort Harker near Ellsworth thence became post trader at Fort Zarah and when the post was abandoned in 1869 he came down into what it now Harvey county. His ups and downs have been varied and spectacular. His ranch on Emma’s creek was burned and 200 head of cattle died of Texas fever. In 1871 he engaged in the mercantile business in Sedgwick and for 17 years the pioneers had reason to be thankful that so liberal a man was in business here. His Indian fights, scouts and buffalo hunts would make a big book of adventures. In 1873 to retrieve his fortunes one buffalo hunt near Dodge City netted 1,560 buffalo hides'. He has always been active in politics as an
The Old Settlers
And the New Settlers All Have Their
Only Ground Floor Studio in Newton.
Photographs
Made by
Murphy Newton
C. H. NORTHFOSS,
Furniture, Carpet, and Undertaking.
uncompromising Democrat, his highest political preferment being the apointment as United States Consul at Vera Cruz, Mexico, by President Cleveland in 1893. In this diplomatic capacity he served his country nearly five years, making an enviable record. Mr. Schaefer speaks three languages fluently, has a well-stored mind, is honest, generous, to a fault, quick to resent an injury to himself or to his friends; is public spirited, progressive and a citizen in whom the community takes just pride. The salient points of his eventful career can obviously be only touched in so brief a sketch as this.—Sedgwick Pantagraph.
Phone 57 and 109.
7 1 6 Main Street,
Newton.
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OLD SETTLERS
S. B. Graham, Newton, Feb., ’71. M. H. Haun, Sedgwick, Oct., ’72. H. James, Halstead, Sept. ’73.
G. \V. Kanavel, Sedgwick, ’72. Jno C. Johnson, Highland, ’71.
Lee R. Wright, Lakin, ’71.
J. S. Long, Halstead, April, ’72. George Kirk, Halstead, April, ’72. S. D. Williams, Darlington, ’71.
A. B. Gilbert, Newton, July, ’72.
E. H. Hoag, Garden, May, ’71.
C. W. Ives, Walton, April, ’72. Wm. Popkins, Halstead, ’71.
Chas. Parnham, Newton, ’71. David Hanselman, Burrton, ’71. W. H. Elder, Lake, Nov., ’75. Henry V. Riesen, Halstead, '76.
J. T. Masters, Pleasant. ’71.
P. M. Killman, Emma, ’73.
O. E. Jones, Burrton, May, ’71.
J. J. Hill, Sedgwick, Sept., ’74. George Kirk, Halstead, April, ’72. A. L. Baltlebaugh, Newton, '72.
H. H. McAdams, Halstead, ’72. Lee Wright, Lakin, March, '71. Thos. Ewing, Halstead, May, '71.
TheNewton Lumber Co.
Started in business 1877, The oldest in the County.
FOX Winne, John Olinger.
If you can’t find it elsewhere you will find it there.
Newton, Kansas.
R. B. LYNCH,
Located in Newton, 1871.
Fuel, Feed and Stone.
127 East 6th. Street, Newton.
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ALLEN MILLER
Probably the oldest settler, both in point of age and continuous settlement, was Allen Miller, who homesteaded an eighty, three miles
GEO. W. KATES,
“THE REXALL STORE”
Drugs and Jewelry,
423 Main Street. Newton, Kansas.
Best equipped prescription department in the city.
Our name on package is a guarantee as to accuracy.
First class repair work a specialty.
Work always ready when promised.
S. R. McArthur,
Ex-Register of Deeds.
Makes Loans, buys and sells farm and City property, Writes insurance, Makes abstracts. Notary Public. List your wants with him.
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C F. Claassen, Pres. J. L. Buck. Cashier. H. H. Johnston, Ass’t. Cashier
Kansas State Bank
Newton, Kansas
Capital & Surplus $80,000. 00
Our drafts are more convenient and cheaper than money orders when you want to
send money away.
Directors: C. B. Warkentin, J. H. Linn, J. H. McNair, J. A. Randall, C. F. Claassen.
S. M. Swartz, S. A. Hanlin, Thos. Sheridan, Jr. J. T. Axtell.
north-west of Halstead, on the 4th of July, 1870. He had continuously occupied the same piece of land up to the time of his death, which occurred July 8, of the present year.
Mr. Miller had authentic record that he was more than ninety-five years of age at the time of his death The photo from which this cut was made was taken especially for the official program and souvenir published in 1905, when he was more than ninety-two years of age.
C. W. CHASE,
Reliable Shoe Man.

Newton, Kansas.
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OLD SETTLERS
J. B. Dickey, Newton, '71.
R. B. Lynch, Newton, ’71.
F. T. Jacobs, Macon, ’72.
Jno. A. Randall, Newton, '72. Clinton Pullen, Emma, March, ’72. Geo. W. Page, Burrton, Jan., '72. J. H. Kelly, Emma, Mar. '72.
Sol. Egy, Highland, May, '71. Frank Ollinger, Newton, ’76. Emil Utz, Newton, '76.
S. R. Peters, Newton, Sept. ’76.
C. Hinkson, Halstead, May '71. M. S. Ingalls, Halstead, Mar. ’74. John Reese, Newton, April '73.
A. F. Cook, Garden, Aug., '71.
R. W. Crandall, Newton, Mar., ’74.
B. F. Mears, Newton, March, '74. L. Herrick, Highland, Aug., ’71.
D. Langenwalter, Lakin, '75.
J. W. Noble, Emma, Feb. '72.
J. E. Lewis, Macon, Jan. ’71.
J. L. Caveny, Highland, April ’71. Thos. Sooby, Pleasant, May, ’71. J. M. Ownby, Walton March, ’71. J. H. Goddard, Sedgwick, Oct. '73. Henry Mayer, Newton, April, '71.
...DICKEY’S...
“$I5 Special” Watches
Are the best grade of Elgin or Waltham 15 jeweled Nickel movements, fitted in hand engraved 20 and 25 year 14k cases, $15 complete. Ladies’ or gents’ sizes. Written guarantee. Em graved Free,
Solid Gold wedding
Dickey’s Drug & Jewelry Store.
Established 1871
611 MAIN STREET NEWTON, KANS
1/2 of a century. $2 to $8, according to size and weight.

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The Continental Creamery Co.
It will pay you to call on D. S. Marcy, Halstead, Kansas, cream buyer for us and learn full particulars regarding the manner in which we buy and handle cream. We assure you that as our patron you will receive every satisfaction.
We have made the farmer’s cream bring cash the same as other farm products. Before we began business on this basis the farmer received his money once per month. That was the best the old system could afford but the new system which was inaugurated by us brought cash for each can of cream when sold and olso resulted in quoting the price per pound butter fat in advance of its delivery to the station.
Do not forget that it is our constant aim to give satisfaction.. That we have been able to give our patrons the kind of service meeting their approval, is best evidenced by the increasing number of people who each year sell us their cream.
The Continental Creamery Co.,
Topeka, Kansas
One of the First Officers.
At the time the Old Settlers’ organization was perfected, J. B.

N. BARNUM & CO.
Are giving 25 to 33 1/3% Discount.
On their entire stock of New Boys and Childrens Spring and Summer Suits, and Extra Trousers. From the standpoint of Economy, it will pay you to travel miles to patronize this sale.
N. BARNUM & CO.
Newton’s One Price Clothiers.
HULICK’S
Ice Cream, Bread, Cake, and Candy. 624 Main Street.
Newton, - - - - Kansas
Dickey, whose rat exterminating countenance is shown above, was elected treasurer. That he didn't run away with the funds of the association is vouchsafed by the fact that he never served a term in the penitentiary but has, since the early part of 1871, been dispensing drugs to the citizens of Harvey county at his drug store in Newton.
Mr. Dickey was one of the prime movers in the organizing of what has developed into such a big event, and the only mistake made was that he had not been accorded the honors of being its president until the 1898 meeting.
John Dickey is known to everybody in the county, except the man who moved here yesterday, and he always graces the annual event by his presence.
Newton, Kansas.
Annual Fair
Harvey County Agricultural Society
Newton, Kansas,
September, 20, 30, October, 1 - 2
Officers
® GEO. HOLLISTER, President. D. W WILCOX, Treas.
J. H. BROWN, Vice President. L. G. HARLAN, Sec’y.
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Many Old Settlers
And many new settlers have been mighty good to our store since we started two years ago. We appreciate your patronage. Our policy of absolutely one price to every one, and our readiness to make good any dissatisfaction is a part of us and will be our business policy as long as we are in business.
Don’t be afraid to tell us your troubles for we take pleasure in righting every reasonable dissatisfaction. Get better acquainted with “The Hardware Store” and “The Bargain Store.” You will like both we feel sure.
Evans Bros. & Kinney,
5th & Main
Newton, Kansas.
OLD SETTLERS
R. W. P. Muse, Newton, Sep., ’70. L. D. Brower, Halstead, Dec., ’70. E. J. Doty, Darlington, July, ’70. Miles David, Newton, Feb., ’70.
Allen Miller, Halstead, Oct., ’70.
Gaston Boyd, Newton, April ’71. J. C. Johnston, Highland, April '71 G. P. Schouten, Sed’wk, Mar. ’71. J. W. Milne, Sedgwick, July, ’70. N. A. Mathis, Sedgwick, Sept.,’ 70. Joshua Perkins, Newton, Nov., ’70. A. S. Chears, Walton, Dec., ’70. O. B. Hildreth, Darlington, ’70.
F. P. Munch, Garden, Aug. ’70.
P. M. Morgan, Sedgwick, ’70.
A. G. Richardson, Richland, ’70.
J. A. Commons, Emma, April, ’71. Thos. J. Matlock, Lake, March, ’71. J. A. Moore, Burrton, March ’72.
H. W. Prouty, Emma, Aug. ’71.
H. C. Bowman, Newton, Jan. ’72. J. W. Johnson, Pleasant, April ’71. Chas. Schaeffer Sedgwick, Sept. 69 J. S. Tucker. Sedgwick, Dec., ’70. P. Roff, Sedgwick, Sept., ’70.
H. D. Hackney, Halstead, May, 71.
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M. S. INGALLS. Trea.
DON’T WORRY
That team you left in
Welsh’s Shed’s
Is safe and will be well cared for.
Welsh Transfer Co.
121-7 west 6th Street
NEWTON, KANS.
In casting about over the audi— ence at the meeting in 1895, the
Old Settlers decided that M. S. In-
36 Years in the Drug Business in Newton.
JOHN REESE,
DRUGS and
3 Registered Druggists.
JEWELRY,
2 Graduate Opticians.
galls would be a good selection to the office of president and he was unanimously elected and filled the duties with much credit to the organization. He was later elected treasurer and still continues to hold that office.
,Mr. Ingalls has been a continuous resident of Halstead since 1874. He established the first drug store in the town and conducted it until the present year when he turned it over to his son, Maurice. He has attended every meeting of the Old Settlers and frequently has taken a prominent part in the program.
UNRUH’S,
NEWTON.
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OLD SETTLERS
Harry Fields, Halstead, May, '71. Jas. N. Mounts, Lakin, Nov., ’71. C. H. Yeomans, Lakin, Nov., '71.
A. J. Miller, Halstead, Nov. ’75. Jas. Ryan, Halstead, April ’71. Henry V. Riesen, Halstead. ’76. Martin Covert, Macon, April, ’71. E. H. Hoag, Garden, July '71.
B. Thompson, Lakin, ’71.
Z. S. Spore, Macon, April, 71.
C. Philbrick, Halstead, July, 72.
T. R. Oldham, Walton, April, ’72.
D. W. Thompson, Halstead, '73.
J. S. Tucker, Sedgwick, Dec. ’72. Jacob Saylor, Lake, Nov. '71.
E. E. Pollard, Newton, March '73. A. J. Partridge, Macon, March,’71.
S. T. Danner, Pleasant, April, '72. H. S. Akins, Macon, Feb., ’71. Jerry Bard, Halstead, Oct., ’71. Page House, Newton, April, ’73. R. J. Elwood, Highland, May ’71. Jos. Dodd, Lake, May, '71.
J. W. Popkins, Halstead, '72. Gaston Boyd, Newton, April, '71. D. Palmer, Halstead, March, ’74.
Wallace & Farrington,
Horse Outfitters.
Harness, Whips, Robes, Blankets, Nets, and Turf Goods of all Kinds.
610 Main Street, Newton, Kansas.
N. STEININGER.
....Chili Parlor and Short Order House....
JUST A GOOD PLACE TO FAT.
Cold Drinks. Ice Cream.
614 MAIN STREET. NEWTON, KANSAS.
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NURSE & LAWRY,
DEALERS IN
COAL, FEED and WOOD.
OFFICE, 120 West Sixth St.
PHONE (98. NEWTON.
DR. AMMI FIKE,
Auctioneer and Veterinary Surgeon
27 years experience in this line. Cried over 2600 sales. Does a general auction business. Fine Stock Sales a speciaty, Treats all diseases of animals. Dates can be made with me by-phone or write to my address. Church fairs or box social goods sold free of charge.
Terms Reasonable. Satisfaction Guaranteed phone 650. Corner N. Main and 12th. NEWTON, KANSAS.
A. H. DART, Vice Pres. Macon Tp.
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Newton Milling & Elevator Co.
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Newton, Kansas.
H'T'XA*IU«. riA.i«4tt
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Milling Capacity 600 Barrels. Elevator Capacity 210,000 Bushels
HIGHEST MARKET PRICE PAID FOR WHEAT.

COME AND SEE US.
Newton Music Co.
Newton, Kansas.
Sells the Best Piano to be bad.
Prices from $175. to 500. Cash or Payment to Suit Purchaser. Old Organs and Pianos taken in trade.
DUFF & QUIRING,
House Furnishers and Undertakers,
OLD SETTLERS
A. L. Greene, Newton, Sept. '71. D. N. McMahan, Pleasant, Mar. 72
G. D. Strattan, Walton, April ’71. J. W. Grubbs, Lake, March, ’72. L. J. Patton, Pleasant, '74.
F. M. Bonham, Garden, Aug., ’71. R. J. Elwood, Highland, ’71.
H. S. Aikns, Macon, Feb.’71.
Alex McBurney, Halstead '72. Alfred Allen, Halstead, May, ’71. C. S. Bowman, Newton, April, ’71. Miles David, Newton, Nov., ’71. Edgar Brown, Halstead, April, '71. J, I. Davis, Halstead, Aug. '71. Wm. Crouch, Garden, June, '73. Wm. Charlton, Halstead, '71.
W. C. Hinkle, Halstead, ’74.
H. D. Hackney, Highland, ’71.
Jas. Geary, Oct., ’69.
Geo. W. Branine, Newton, ’74.
518-520 Main Street. Newton, Kansas.
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JUDGE BOWMAN.
Judge C. S. Bowman enjoys the distinction of being the only third-termer in the office of President.
The Place to Buy
Furniture and Carpets
Is at the Largest and Most Up-to-date Furniture and Carpet Store in the County.
Undertaking and Embalming a Specialty.
W. G. KEUNEKE,
Newton, Kansas.
ROY SANNER WILL BARD
SANNER & BARD
WE WANT YOUR
ALFALFA SEED, CORN, OATS, HAY, ETC.
715 Main. Newton, Kans. Phone 302
CONRAD & DUTCHER.
The Clarion Call to “Reason”
There are lots of reasons for the popularity of the Conrad Bros. & Dutcher Store. Boilded down, they can be stated in a sentence
Having the right goods at the right prices at the right time.
Sounds trite, doesn’, it? And yet if you’ll stop to think a moment, you’ll realize that in this sentence is summed up the real secret of leadership of this store
Foresight born of experience enables us to forecast our customers requirements. Enterprize stimulates us to have always what’s wanted when wanted.
Experienced buying skill enables us to gratify our ambition to sell you what you want- when you want it-at the price you’d rather pay.
This constant readiness backed by honesty of purpose, civil and obliging service and intelligent management and direction are the factors upon which our success has been nourished- are the reasons why the majority of shoppers in this vicinity give us their patronage-- and why you’ll always find it best to shop at Conrad Bros. & Dutcher.
The Kansas State Fair
Hutchinson, September 14-15-16-17-18-18, '08.
The Great Educational and Entertaining Event of Kansas
The American Shorthorn Breeders, The American Aberdeen-Angus Breeders,
The American Hereford Breeders, The American Percheron Breeders and Importers. Associations all offer special premiums for exhibits at this fair, making it a National event. We especially call the attention of the ladies to their special departments.
Send for catalogue and make some entries.
$30,000 Offered in Premiums in the 17 General Departments.
Competiton Open to the World.
GROUNDS RIGHT IN TOWN. FINE SHADE. GOOD WATER. SOMETHING DOING ALL DAY.
A Genuine Air Ship will make 2 daily trips from its mooring on the grounds.
The greatest attraction of the age.
Special Service on AH Railroads. Make your Entries Early.
Send for Catalogue.
HENRY S. THOMPSON, President. A. L. SPONSLER, Secretary.