09 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Barton County Democrat
Location
Great Bend, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1912
Page
1
Attendance remained strong despite bitter cold as school events were postponed因 the weather. Otto Patton’s death precedes community meetings to discuss funeral plans, district delegates, and local Democratic party considerations for the national convention.
A chaotic Sunday event at the Searle sale near Seward drew a large crowd as boys and farmers chased horses and livestock across Hind Park Avenue. The commotion centered on a steer's escape and a crowd-favored bid, with reports of damage to stock and a rush to seize the best bargains amid tense farm work duties and local politics commentary.
The Progress Club met at Mim J. Geo. Bemnk’s home on February 1 with Mme Lous Calavern as Yonder. Faust was presented with a program of Goethe and his master piece Funet. Poole spoke on Goethe, and Stedai’s Song to Marguerite, plus other records and piano solos were featured by Mme Poole and Mme Torl. A banquet preceded the meeting, and future events included Reciprocity Day at the Saddle Rock and a regular monthly meeting of the Bares County Medical Bonkes board. The session closed with a discussion and notes on investigations and banking committee topics.
A marriage announcement from Albert reports Miss Katie Both and Mrs H W Ideker tied at the Lutheran church with Rev Groctiner officiating. The bride, a popular young lady, will reside in Craig, Missouri after the ceremony as the couple starts a dairy business in that area.
A local meeting covered a corn testing project for farmers, with free sampling and analysis over a few days. The same gathering saw a school funding resolution defeated, while a separate committee report urged building a new school facility and securing funds.
Theresa Tuzizka Mise Peers Tunisus known as Aunt Theresa died at home in Obmite Monday afternoon. Born in Austria September 28, 1841 she came to America before 1882 settling in Olu where she ran a small meals shop when the hotel was often closed. She outlived by no listed relatives in the country but had a brother who died earlier and other siblings in Austria. Funeral will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. with interment at the Tiedle cemetery.
A faded notice from Gen. A Niceiex, Washington, announces annual garden seed distribution. Requests parties in Barton County to apply by mail for free seeds, with a limited timetable and form to request a share.
A farmer imposter named RH Washer works the farmers under a local sanitary order. The State Livestock Sanitary Commissioner reports no authority to appoint worked hours or collect fees beyond the official daily rate. The public urges refund of collected money and discipline of the illicit operator.
A large Knights Templar gathering convened on Tuesday evening drawing members from Dodge County and surrounding areas. Key figures included Wl Char tas tem of R.A. Chariton and Hon. Chalk Beewon of Dodge County as commander. Charles Jr. among the younger members received a degree in a notable ceremony. A grand banquet followed in the banquet room, with speeches from local leaders and others, marking a memorable event in local commandery history.
Citizens discuss raising funds for debts and subscriptions while a committee is formed. The meeting notes potential actions including Bryan and Tah events, with urging to avoid unneeded burdens on Bryan and city finances. Local leaders like Peel and Cummins are cited as aligning with the effort.
The text reports the death of PRES FRAZIER Mira Pree Prasine on Monday morning after a long illness. She was a respected member of the community, survived by four children and siblings, with funeral services held at the A. M. church Wednesday afternoon.
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