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28th Annual Picnic
Old
Settlers
Association
arvey County, Kansas
Held in
RIVERSIDE PARK HALSTEAD, KAN.
THURSDAY, AUG. 12, 1915
The Newton
Music Co.
Is the logical place for you to buy that piano.
Reasons
Why
Second—We buy in large quantities.
Third—We own our own building.
Fourth—We employ no high salaried salesmen.
Fifth—We back up the manufacturers guarantee.
Sixth—We have the best Pianos obtainable at the price in each grade.
Seventh—We are a one price store, so must sell at the right price.
Eighth—Our seventeen years in the Piano business in Newton will safeguard you as to the quality of the Piano you buy.
Ninth—We are the nearest exclusive Music House to you where you can compare ten different makes of Pianos.
Tenth—Our hundreds of satisfied customers to whom we will refer you.
We are exclusive agents for the following makes of High Grade Pianos: Bush & Lane, Decker & Sons, Weaver, Bush
& Gerts, Lyon & Healy, Doll & Sons, Victor, Brambach, Linden-berg, Maynard and others.
New Pianos $150 up. Player Pianos $350 to $750. Old Pianos and Organs taken in exchange on Pianos and Player Pianos. Sold for cash or on time.
We are exclusive agents for Edison Diamond Disc Phonograph in Harvey County. This is Edisons latest and greatest invention.
Popular Sheet Music, 10c.
Visitors always welcome.
THE NEWTON MUSIC COMPANY
513 Main Street
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What Are YOU Doing
— With Your Income?----------------------
Paying Rent does not secure a home on Independence Boulevard.
To Acquire Wealth is difficult, to retain it more difficult, but to spend it wisely, most difficult of all.
Do You Belong to a Class Who
Save some of their income with profit, or are becoming home owners?
The Railroad Building, Loan and Savings Assn.
Will help you to do both. A Building and Loan Association, incorporated under the laws of Kansas and under the direct supervision of the Bank Commissioner.
RESOURCES
Loans.......................$1,806,174.79
Real Estate and Office Building . .. 90,794.68
Bills Receivable and Cash........... 47,949.27
$1,944,918.74
LIABILITIES
Dues and Dividends Due Stockholders ........................$1,893,749.44
Contingent Fund and Undivided
Profit........................... 50,864.72
Bills Payable......................... 304.58
$1,944,918.74
Resources a year ago............$1,631,118.22
P. M. HOISINGTON, W. R. MUNROE, Secretary and Manager. President.
If interested, please call or write.

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DR. E. M. HOOVER
MAYOR OF HALSTEAD
Officers and Members of Executive Committee of the Old Settlers Organization
C. S. Brown ..................................... President
N. L. Hinshaw .....................................Secretary
M. S. Ingalls .....................................Treasurer
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Ellis Thornhill................................... Chairman
Arnold C. Todd ....................................Secretary
Chas. R. Dreese .................................. Treasurer
Chas. Smith, Dan G. Buser.
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J. H. McNAIR, President. J. H. LINN. Vice President.
W. J. SLOAN, Cashier. L. P. KREHBIEL, Asst. Cash.
The Halstead Bank
ORGANIZED MARCH 10, 1882.
Capital.............. .$20,000.00
Surplus..............$10,000.00
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Loans Negotiated on Short Notice at Lowest Rates. General Banking Business Transacted. Correspondence Solicited
DIRECTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS
M. S. Ingalls, Mina Warkentin, J. H. McNair, J. A. Linn, John H. Linn, A. H. Lehman, H. V. Riesen, D. G. Dyck, Peter Wiebe, A. I. Schowalter, M. S. Hege, B. E. Frizzell, J. S. Eymann, W. C. Hinkle, L. P. Krehbiel
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LINN’S DEPARTMENT STORE
Is the proper place to go for good service and reliable merchandise. Our stock of
Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Ladies’ and Gents Furnishings, Dresses, Notions, Etc.
Is complete at all times and we invite your inspection, whether you are ready to purchase or not.
J. A. LINN
Halstead, .... Kansas
The Halstead Auto Co.
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PROMPT AUTO LIVERY SERVICE
Our Repair Department is Equipped to do Your Work the Best and to Your Satisfaction
C. A. Johnson, Prop.
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Mr. Brown is one of the real old settlers of Harvey county. He came to Kansas from Iowa in 1872 and took up a soldier’s filing on the north-west quarter of section 12. Here he lived for several years in this then sparsely settled country. Mr. Brown is uniquely distinguished in this community since he helped survey the beautiful little city in which we now gather to celebrate in honor of the Old Settlers of Harvey county.
In 1888 Mr. Brown and “Quaker” John Smith conceived the idea of organizing an Old Settlers Association. The first picnic was held August 9th, 1888, in the Pierce grove, and the following officers were elected:
President, Rev. G. W. Branine.
Secretary, John Smith.
Treasurer, J. B. Dickey.
About 300 people attended this first meeting of the Old Settlers. Since then this affair has grown until Harvey county now has one of the largest annual picnics in the state.
This year, which is the twenty-eighth annual gathering, Mr. Brown is president, and as spokesman for the city of Halstead, welcomes the people of the entire county to another friendly visit.
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For more than twenty years we have served the Old and New Settlers of this community with Good, Honest
Hardware, Implements and Vehicles
at prices as low as consistent with good merchandise and good service, backed by a liberal guarantee.
We appreciate your trade and good will and hope to retain it.
W. C. HINKLE & CO.
Halstead, Kansas
E. J. McKEE, D. D. S.
RESIDENT DENTIST
Halstead, - Kansas
C. J. GRAM
Staple and Fancy
Groceries, Queensware, Notions Fruit, Etc.
Highest Price For Produce
Telephone 42 Halstead, Kansas
The
Halstead Milling
MILLING CAPACITY __ ELEVATOR CAPACITY
d Elevator Company
J. H. McNAIR,
President and Manager
C. B. WARKENTIN,
Vice President J. H. LINN,
Sec’y. and Treas.
____500 Barrels
225,000 Buhelss
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FURNITURE and RUGS
You Get the Girl, We’ll Do the Rest
A more complete line of furniture and rugs has never been carried than at the present time.
If you are not feeling well, call on the doctor.
If you want to get married, call on the judge.
If you are in need of furniture call on me.
I am always trying to please everybody. If I don’t please you it is because I haven’t had the opportunity. One trial usually convinces.
Please call and give us a trial, whether you are in the market to buy or not. Come in and lets get acquainted.
O. P. QUIRING
Rand & Lehman
Contractors and Builders
See Us First
Halstead, - - Kansas
The Halstead Hospital
HALSTEAD, KANSAS
DR. A. E. HERTZLER, DR. W. R. DILLINGHAM
Attending Surgeon Physician in Charge
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JUDGE THOS. C. WILSON,
Eighteenth Judicial District, Wichita, Kansas.
Who will deliver an address to the Old Settlers of Harvey Co.
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HON. FRED B. STANLEY
One of Wichita’s most prominent attorneys who will speak to the Old Settlers
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0. R. Mantele
JEWELER and OPTOMETRIST
Halstead, - - Kansas
'TIS TRUE
Other fellows don’t have to tell you about it. We do.
Here it is: A men’s Furnishing Store.
Can’t get out of shape, can’t get out of popularity. Something new all the time. Usual unusual prices.
The M. M.
Keep-the-Quality-Up.
Halstead,
Kansas.
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A Window Display
of fresh Fruits and Vegetables that is well worth your attention. We make a specialty of this branch of our business. Something offered here every day that will “tickle your palate” and please your purse. Watch our display of
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
R. C. Ferguson
Halstead, - - • Kansas
J. W. QUICK
Painter, Paper Hanger and Interior Finishing
Have a small stock of Wall Paper, and also Bosches Famous Sample Books to select from. We sell room moulding, paints, etc. Glad to furnish estimates any time. When in need of our services phone 117.
HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
REXALL REMEDIES REXALL REMEDIES
Rexall Palace Drug Store
J. C. GIRK, Proprietor.
I. V. POLSON, R. Ph., Clerk.
Has a new line of
Drugs, Paints, Stationery and School Supplies
Phones: Business 20. Residence 52. Halstead, Kansas

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The Historic Carson Tree
Away back in the sixties when the trail of the white man was scarcely seen, this old elm tree which has weathered the passing storms of perhaps a thousand years as it majestically stands on the banks of the Black Kettle Creek, was a good shield and shade for roving hunter and his dusky maid, a token, a guide of the plains, and many are the mystic stories that surround its life.
At one time it was the admiration and pride of the Arapahoe and Osage Indian hunters, a mark from which the gold seekers, or forty-niners as they were called, measured the hiding place of their gold when trailed by the Indian brigade, and perhaps in days to come some sturdy farmer may unearth a wealth of dust placed there by some brawny hand, which has long since passed away and the distance and the point of compass from the old tree has been forgotten in the droop of years.
Here it was that Kit Carson and a band of emigrants were quietly resting from a tiresome march over the plains; they had camped for the night; the carcass of a buffalo lay by the camp
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fire for the evening and morning meal. All was reported quiet and serene by the incoming scout, the moon sank slowly to rest amid a bank of western clouds. The camp was in peaceful slumber save the lone watchman of the caravan herd.
It was perhaps three o’clock in the morning; a drizzling, chill rain had set in when a band of Comanches broke the stillness of the night, completely surprising the little camp. The heroic old trapper sprang from his couch, and there within the wagon corral the whites stood like tigers at bay. Chief Black Kettle, from whom the little creek took its name, closed in from the west, while Chief Hard Rope came down the east bank of the creek. For a time the affray was terrific, but the Red Men were held aloof. The Indian yell was horrifying, ammunition was running low, and the whites were fearful of the result. Morning dawned, the clouds broke away, the sun came creeping over the hill, the Indians formed for their final charge and were surely and slowly closing in, when above the clatter and din the quick and experienced ear of Carson caught the fiery blast of the army bugle and soon a portion of the Seventh U. S. Cavalry, commanded by General Custer, attracted by the cry of battle, dashed to their relief. The Indians retreated, taking with them their dead and wounded.
Later on unearthing one of the mounds up the valley for inspection and truth, there lay the remains of an Indain warrior, bow and quiver by his side, and the skull told the story of Kit Carson’s unerring rifle.
The old Kit Carson tree is passing away, and I am led and inclined to believe that the curious marks that one time mantled its old trunk bore an index to historic facts that now and for time to come must and will remain hidden mysteries. M. S. I.
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C. F. Fey & Co.
Have made a reputation for their store by keeping their stock fresh at all times. If you want the best in
Staple and Fancy Groceries
You make no mistake in trading at this store as the prices are as low as the wholesale markets will permit.
FOLGER’S GOLDEN GATE COFFEE
Cannot be excelled for flavor and strength and we have it in different grades.
COUNTRY PRODUCE WANTED
At all times, for which we pay the top market price. Rebate checks given on all cash purchases. You reduce the cost of living by trading with us. Try it.
Murry & Lewis Transfer Line
All hauling done promptly to your satisfaction at the right price. No job too large or too small.
HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
Farmers and Town People
Should use Halstead phone No. 196 when they wish to
Sell Poultry and Eggs
I pay the highest market price and will call at your home for large or small lots. Try me when you have a surplus.
C. S. AHRENS
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Old Settlers!
As well as new, will find our goods standrad, our lines complete and prices lowest.
We Strive to Please
John Deere Implements, Copper Clad Ranges, Free Sewing Machines, Steel King Wagons, Velie Buggies, American Fence and Van Brunt Drills.
The best up-to-date line of shelf hardware in the city.
Plumbing and Furnace Work Our Specialty
RIESEN & DYCK
Halstead, Kansas
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The new concrete bridge over the Little Arkansas River, situated at the entrance to Riverside Park.
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Travel Via
The Interurban
Effective February 9, 1915
Cars leave Halstead making direct connection with main line car for Newton, 6:57, 9:52, and 11:52 a. m.; 1:52, 3:52, 5:52, 7:24, 9:00, 10:52 and 11:40 p. m.
Cars leave Halstead making direct connection with main line car for Wichita, 7:30, 8:30 and 10:30 a. m.; 12:30, 2:30, 4:30, 6:30, 8:30, 10:00 and 11:40 p. m.
Excursion rates every Sunday.
For further information call nearest agent or write Chas. D. Bell, Superintendent, 120 West 1st street, Wichita, Kansas.
E. H. KLIEWER
Groceries
Shoes
Halstead, Kansas
Phone 9 and 10
Butter Eggs and Cream Wanted
Goods
Clothing
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Mitchells Bakery
C. E. Mitchell, Proprietor
BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY ICE CREAM AND SOFT DRINKS
Extensive preparations have been made to accommodate the people with bakery products today
HALSTEAD, , KANSAS
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THE HOME LUMBER CO.
HALSTEAD. KANSAS Dealers in
Quality Lumber and Building Material, Cement, Plaster, Sewer Tile
We carry a complete line of Lumber all under cover. We will be glad to submit figures on your bills
GEO. H. LEHMANN
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Hot Water Heating, Plumbing, Gas Fitting and Tin Work.
2 doors south of post office
HALSTEAD, KANSAS
Blacksmith and Wagon Work
Done promptly and to your satisfaction. Our shop is equipped with a trip hammer band saw and tire bolting machine.
At least a portion of your patronage is respectfully solicited.
Ryan & Smiley
HALSTEAD,
KANSAS.
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South Main Street, showing Residence portion,
Business portion of Main street, looking south,
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The City Meat Market
EMBICK & SON, Props.
Fresh and Cured Meats, Cheese, Heinz Pickles, Catsup, Mustard.
Always in the market for good beef. Oysters in Season
HALSTEAD,
KANSAS
G. Malleis
The Shoe Man for Fine Shoes
The Nobbiest Styles and Lowest Prices
First Class Repair Work a Specialty
KAISER’S CAFE
CARL KAISER, Proprietor.
Ice Cream and Cold Drinks
SHORT ORDERS AND REGULAR MEALS. POLAR ICE CREAM AND FINE CONFECTIONS.
HALSTEAD,
KANSAS.
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The Farmers' Grain, Stock and Mercantile Co.
DEALERS IN COAL AND GRAIN
We pay the highest market price for grain and will be pleased to receive your business.
R. M. TODD, Manoger
Halstead, Kansas
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E. H. KLIEWER, President. D. E. LANGENWALTER, V. Pres. WILLIAM MESSNER, Cashier.
Farmers State
Bank
HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
CAPITAL
SURPLUS
$20,000 $ 6,500
Safety Deposit Boxes For Rent
A New Bank for Old Settlers
DIRECTORS:
E. H. Kliewer, William Messner, D. E. Langen-walter, Jno. Redinger, J. W. Ruth, Sam’l Dunkelberger, J. H. Hege
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Official Program
8:30 to 10:30 a. m.—Music by the Moundridge and Sedgwick Bands.
10:30 a. m.—Miscellaneous Attractions on Main Street.
11:00 a. m.—Grand Parade to Riverside Park.
11:30 a. m.—Balloon Ascension at the Park.
12:00 m. to 1:00 p. m.—Adjournment for Dinner.
1:00 p. m.—Music in the Park.
1:30 p. m.—Business meeting of the Old Settlers.
Call to Order by Pres. C. S. Brown.
Address of Welcome, Mayor Hoover.
Address by Judge Thomas C. Wilson, of Wichita. Address by Hon. Fred Stanley, of Wichita.
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3:00 p. m.—A meeting of the women of Harvey county in connection with the Harvey County Historical Society and the Harvey County Federation of Women, Mrs. S. R. Peters, presiding.
3:30 p. m.—Ball Game, Halstead vs. Moundridge.
5:30 p. m.—Miscellaneous Attractions at the Park.
6:00 p. m.—Balloon Ascension with double parachute leap.
7:00 p. m. to 8:00 p. m.—Concert by Sedgwick Band in the Park.
7:00 p. m.—Boy Scouts Military Drill by Eagle and Owl Patrols on Main Street.
8:00 p. m. to 9:00 p. m.—Concert by the Moundridge Band on Main Street.
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Always at Your Service
With the following high grade lines:
Kuppenheimer Clothes
Clothcraft Clothes Florsheim Shoes
Eagle Shirts
Superior Union Suits
Gimbel Hats Etc., Etc.
COPYRIGHT 1915 THE HOUSE OF KUPPENHEIMER
HORACE W. REED
Newton,
Kansas
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J. S. Eymann, Pres. M. M. Schowalter, Secy.
A I. Schowalter, Treas. & Mgr.
THE HALSTEAD LUMBER COMPANY
Lumber, Coal and Building Material
Halstead,................................Kansas
B. E. Frizzell C. A. Smith
Frizzell & Smith
Halstead, Kansas
Wholesale Shippers of Poultry and Eggs. Headquarters for Coal, Feed and Seeds.

YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED
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0. L. Hinshaw
Contractor and Builder

Has the all Mechanic bunch of carpenters.
The men we build for are our biggest advertisers. Ask them, then come and see me before you bulid. |
Phone 249. Halstead, Kansas.
The Popular Cafe
Is generally recognized as the best place in Halstead to secure
Regular Meals, Lunch, Short Orders, Ice Cream, Cold Drinks and Cigars
Everything neat and clean. Electric Fans. JOHN SPORE is the boss of the place and it’s opposite Linn’s Store.
Halstead Cleaners
Phone 173 R. L. Sanders, Prop.
Klothes Kleaned, Pressed, Repaired
Halstead, Kansas
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CITY HOTEL
R. L. Carter, Prop.............
Best Service and Meals in the city
Meals 35c
Halstead, Kansas
The Halstead Machine Shop
J. N. Wilson, Prop.
All kinds Machine Work reliably done on short notice. Special attention to Fine Work on Automobiles,
Gasoline Engines, Etc.
Shop at rear of Halstead Garage. HALSTEAD, KANSAS
TIP-TOP CAFE
LUNCH, SHORT ORDERS AND CIGARS.
R. H. BRIGGS, PROP.
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Real Estate Insurance
Chris Oltmanns
General Brokerage Halstead, Kan.
M. E. Cheatum
Undertaker and Funeral Director Ambulance Calls Answered Promptly
Halstead, Kansas
THE PALACE BARBER SHOP
Is generally recognized as the proper place to go when in need of a
Shave, Hair Cut or Bath
Shop equipped with all modern conveniences which insure sanitation and comfort. Geo. A. Mace and D. J. Kroeker are responsible for the existence of this First-Class Halstead shop. Try the Palace.
MACE & KROEKER

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W. A. Bachmann
Real Estate
Loans
Insurance
Halstead - - • Kansas
M. M. CHAPIN, Jr.
Complete Stock of Implements
Highest price paid for Cream, Poultry and Eggs
HALSTEAD, KANSAS
New, Up-to-date Millinery and Toilet Articles
Baxendale Hat Shop
Halstead, Kansas
STEWART’S Cement Building Blocks.
Are recognized by builders to be the best on the market and as the price is always right, you will do well to give us your order.
We use only the
BEST SAND AND CEMENT
In the right proportion, which accounts for the popularity of our blocks.
We make a Specialty of Porch Work—See Our Handsome Designs. IF IN NEED OF BUILDING BLOCKS OF ANY KIND
Write or Phone the
Stewart Cement Block Works
Phone No. 78-F-13.
3 Miles South and 3 Miles West of Halstead
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D. G. BUSER
For
Independent Oils
Phone 248 Halstead, Kans.
Banze & Farber
CONTRACTORS and BUILDERS
In Stone, Brick and Cement
Halstead, .... Kansas
C. ROPER
BLACKSMITH
I have installed a trip hammer and can turn out your work rapidly and in first-class shape. I also have an improved, hydraulic cold tire setter. Work done promptly. East of the Halstead Bank.
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R. L SCHRIVER
Cash Paid for Poultry, Eggs and Cream
Blatchfords Calf Meal, Kaffir Corn and Poultry Feed For Sale
Phone 279 Halstead
Yours
For anything in the Harness line at the lowest prices at
H. D. BERGER’S
who has had 37 years experience and stays strictly to his line.
HALSTEAD, KAS.
H. A. LONG Painter and Paper Hanger
All work in my line given personal attention. The big list of satisfied patrons is an indication that Your work will he done right. Phone 190
Halstead, Kansas
KAISER’S CAFE
CARL KAISER Prop.
Ice Cream and Cold Drinks Short Orders and Regular Meals. Polar Ice Cream and Fine Confections.
HALSTEAD, KANSAS
R. O. Howard, M. D.
Physician and Surgeon
HALSTEAD. KANSAS
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A. Schowalter
The contractor who has passed the experiment station-................
Cement Walks, Curb and Gutter and Paving.
Phone 108 Halstead, Kan.
PURE SORGHUM
Made and put up by
PALMER BROS.
Halstead, Kansas
NEW SANTA FE TRAIL GARAGE
C. R. Dreese S. F- Gehne
OVERLAND CARS
Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Repairing
East Side of Main St. Phone 268 Halstead, Kansss
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A. H. DETTWEILER
MANUFACTURER OF
ARTIFICIAL ICE
Delivered in the city at 40c per 100. Farmers clubs in 1000 lb. lots, 25c per 100 at plant. Single cakes of 300 lbs. at plant 30c per 100. Ice is now a necessity. Become a user of it. Phone 256.
HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
NELS LOFGREiN. I. H. BROOKS.
Phone 254. Phone 272.
Lofgren &
Everything in Painting and Decorating to your satisfaction
Halstead Kansas
Lands Loans Insurance
Santa Fe Rail Road Lands for sale along the new R. R. in Gray, Haskell, Grant, Seward, Stevens and Morton counties.
These lands are sold at prices ranging from $10 to $15 per acre. Terms one-eighth cash and eight years time on the balance at 6 per cent interest.
Ellis Thornhill
HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
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HARVEY COUNTY COURT HOUSE
COUNTY DIRECTORY
F. F. Prigg...........................Judge 9th Judicial Dist.
C. A. Young...................................County Clerk.
Bennett Grove ......................................Treasurer
J F. Winger ................................. Register of Deeds
H. H. McAdams ................................Probate Judge
E. D. Martin......................Clerk of the District Court
J N. Smith ...........................................Sheriff
L. C. Kelley .................................County Attorney
Ruth E. Mitten .......................County Superintendent
F. E. Devlin ................................County Surveyor
F. L. Abbey...........................................Coroner
C. L. Perkins..................County Commissioner 1st Dist.
C. J. Baer.....................County Commissioner 2nd Dist.
E. P. Barrows .................County Commissioner 3rd Dist.
A. E. Smolt...........................County Health Officer
J. S. Hollister...........................Supt. County Farm
Lacey M. Simpson......................State Senator 30th Dist.
N. G. Perryman ....................Representative 65th Dist
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Steinkirschner’s
Big Summer Sale
Is now going on. After the picnic call and get fitted out from head to foot at greatly reduced prices. Good clothes at little money.
Century Clo. Co.
Newton, Kas. 509 Main
Newton Milling & Elevator Company
Newton,.................Kansas
“Fidelity Flour”
Milling Capacity _________600 Barrels
Elevator Capacity_______250,000 Bushels
Highest market price paid for wheat
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Will tell you that the place where mer-chandise can be depended upon where the
prices are reliable and where you big values for your money is at store. Watch for Special Sales. get our
Hanlin-Lewis Merc. Co.
TheStore
423 Main Street
DRUGS
Newton, Kansas
Come in and get acquainted
With the only exclusive tailors in the City, where the goods
are taken from the tables and made up at once. No delay. You
see the goods for your suit and watch it being made.
We do all kinds of alterations on ladies’ suits or make you a
suit from your own goods.
CLEANING AND PRESSING PROMPTLY DONE.
Send in by parcel post and we will return same free of charge
NEWTON TAILORING CO.
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SAVE MONEY ON YOUR CLOTHING !
Discounts of 20 to 331 1-3%
On all medium and light weight Suits and extra Pants for men and children
Straw Hats at greatly reduced prices
N. BARNUM & CO.
The One Price Clothiers of Newton
NEWTON, KANSAS
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Conrad &
Leaders in Styles and Values
Dry Goods, Ready to Wear and Millinery
Newton, Kansas
Bird s Eye View of Newton, Kansas
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J. W. SHIVE, President. ELDO JONES, Vice President
S. M. SHOLL, Cashier.
Burrton State Bank
Capital.....................$35,000.00
Surplus and Undivided Profits. .$30,000.00 INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS.
All business entrusted to us will have prompt attention.
D. T. DAVIS
GRAIN, COAL AND FEED
Agent for Halstead Milling and Elevator Co.
See us before you sell your Wheat, Corn or Oats
Burrton, Kansas
Greenfield Brothers
Clothing, Furnishings and Hats “Quality Corner” Wichita, Kan.
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“The new store with familiar faces'"
The Store Your Friends Trade at
McVicar-Howard-Millhaubt Clothing Co.
210-12 E. Douglas, Wichita, Kan.
WINNERS WIN
Do You Want the Best
Where do you want to cast your lot, with the WINNERS or v/ith the losers?
Not what schools think or say they do, but what they actually do, is the thing for everyone to consider, who contemplates taking a business course.
Does our City Championship and now our State Championship, also twenty students passing the Civil Service Test, and fourteen now in the employ of Uncle Sam MEAN anything to you? This is what we are doing TODAY. RESULTS COUNT.
It does not cost any more to take our thorough course than a cheap course in other schools.
Our students are making a grand success. The demand for them is greater than the supply. Thirty-five were located in good positions during the past few weeks.
Arrange your course and if the work is not as we represent scholarship may be cancelled and tuition refunded.
Call or Address
Miller Business College
DressBetter Pay Less
SPINES
Mens' and Boy's Clothing,
Furnishings, Hats, Shoes.
111 West Douglas Wichita, Kansas

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SOONER OR LATER you will trade with the
Star Clothiers
At Hutchinson
Let it be SOONER
The Music
The Goodkind
LETTER FROM AN EARLY SETTLER
Coronado, Calif., July 18th, 1915. Arnold C. Todd, Secretary Old Settlers’ Society.
Dear Sir:—As the time for Old Settlers’ day draws near, my mind is carried back to the days I have spent in Kansas, dating back to 1871, and when I think of the wonderful change that has been during these years, it seems almost like a dream, and now as it will not be possible for me to be present on this occasion, I assure you I will be with you in thought at least, and this will only be the second meeting I have missed since the organization of the society, and I am proud I am a Kansan. Kansas gets some mighty fine compliments for the advance stand she has taken in prohibition as well as other advance reforms. And now wishing you a good day and a grand good time, I bid you all a kind good bye. Respectfully yours,
R. J. ELWOOD,
863 B. Ave. Coronado, Calif.
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The Women’s Hour
The Harvey County Historical Society and the county Federation of Women join hands in making their bow before an Old Settler’s Association audience for the first time.
Their purpose in coming is to bring together the pioneer women of the county, to talk of the earlier days and possibly arrange for accumulating data for the compiling of a history of Harvey County as seen from a woman’s viewpoint.
The County Historical Society, organized in 1907, is made up of men and women who settled in Harvey County before the year 1880. Its purpose is to record historical facts and to preserve historical souvenirs identified with Harvey County and has for the gathering of such data a chairman in each township. Mrs. H. A. Hunter is the president, Mrs. S. R. Peters the secretary.
Its membership nears the one hundred mark, but the roll is rapidly being shortened, and, if the younger generation would know of the foundation upon which the home was built and the struggle it involved, such a record should be made speedily.
The Harvey County Federation of Women is also a county wide organization, intended to cement the interests of the entire womanhood of Harvey County. Organized in April 1915 it already has affiliated with it 185 women with room for many more. The work, as planned, covers five departments; Child Hygene, Home Economics, Education, Philanthrophy and Civics, all of vital interest to women.
It has as one officer a historian, at present, Mrs. W. D. Cong-don, whose purpose it is to compile the data contributed to-day along the line of county history and any that may come later.
Entire clubs have become members of the County Federation and a number of women have joined as individuals. Mrs. S. R. Peters of Newton is the president and Miss Jennie McGinn is the secretary.
An interesting meeting is planned to be held in Newton in September, the exact date of which and the details to be announ-ed through the papers of the county. It is the expectation that it will be an all day meeting and that Dr. Lydia BeVilbiss, formerly of New York, now of Topeka and head of the Child Hygiene Bureau of the State Board of Health will make the principal address. The meeting will be open to every woman in the county and the privilege is a rare one.
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