25 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Barton County Democrat
Location
Great Bend, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1914
Page
1
Great Bend News notes address a Democratic letter, Eagles Lodge charity, Christmas plans, travel hotel opening, and local Christmas generosity. It highlights a white Christmas with heavy snow aiding wheat, plus a bank deposit record totaling over two million across three local banks and community prosperity.
The Tom Shepherd case, pending in justice court, ended Friday with a guilty verdict and a $25 fine. He was charged initially with using his rooms for immoral purposes, later changed to drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Several witnesses testified. the trial lasted most of three days. A boy and two girls were arrested in Shepherd's room, but charges against them were dropped.
Great Bend debates a proposed occupation tax to fund a White Way street lighting scheme. Citizens, merchants, and commissioners clash over fairness as remonstrances fail to halt the plan. A public meeting at the Commercial Club reveals broad support for the project but concerns about tax equity and who bears the burden.
Judge Banta denied the motion for a new trial in the Jenkins bridge cases on Saturday. The judgment against the construction company and the bonding company stands unless the lower court's verdict is set aside by the supreme court. Glenn F. Donaldson of Sterling represented the bonding company and indicated an appeal probable.
The Great Bend furniture house boasts a successful two week blea mus sale with steady trade and daily activity. They claim top advertising power while critics see price consistency. Prize winners include Ed Harmison and several others as neighbors are thanked for support during a bereavement. Nick Berscheidt family honored in Ellinwood Sunday.
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