26 Aug 1910
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Newspaper
Barton County Democrat
Location
Great Bend, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1910
Page
1
Ottawa date line reports on Henry Logan's defense finances with family members admitting inability to hire a lawyer. Mention of Mex Logan in Hutchinson and a bank deposit claim in Pashto. Also includes school announcements, remarks on Congressman Madison, and a brief obituary for Dorothy Mallonee.
Will Geawford, aided by Harry Nichols and J Swain, fired at Willson's home Saturday night causing alarm. Ed Sterling confronted them and shots were exchanged at a house. Sheriff arrested the trio. in court Monday Winsell was fined 100 dollars and the two companions 5 dollars each plus costs.
The newly completed colored Baptist church was formally opened for use on Sunday with appropriate exercises. It is described as one of the best colored church buildings in the area, reflecting significant community progress and pride.
Mrs Leopold Dolecheek died at her rural Sanday home on August 1st or 2nd 1910 after a sudden illness at age about 70. Her death followed apoplexy while Father O Sullivan and others were tending her and included a Catholic funeral at the city church with interment at Duhuyuy. She was born in Austria in February 1841 and came to America in 1866 with husband Leopold Dolecheek, living in Iowa before moving to Kansas. She leaves four sons and several daughters, with homes across Ellsworth and adjacent counties.
Miss Maude Doran daughter of William Doran living northeast of town stepped on a pair of scissors last Thursday night while sewing at home. The scissors slipped and pierced her foot severing an artery and a major nerve. She endured extreme pain over the next three days, requiring two people to hold her in bed, before being brought to Mackaville Center and later taken home early in the week.
Mr and Mrs Carl Schneider return from a three month visit abroad in Liernag Motwam Berlin hariotten burg and other cities noting advancements in Germany. A Republican meeting selects officers in the county and remarks on Hawil's declination. Mr and Mrs A G Bortz celebrate their thirty second wedding anniversary. Ringling Brothers World's Greatest Shows arrives in Great Bend with a large, elaborate new tent and a long history from Baraboo to today. Kansas political commentary discusses insurgent Republicans, Taft era splits, Hodges and Stubbs, and Democratic prospects in November. Andrew Frederick faces bootlegging charges and a Socialist candidate is released on bond.
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