14 Nov 1913
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Newspaper
Barton County Democrat
Location
Great Bend, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1913
Page
1
A long survey of county events includes the Barton County poultry show, farm demonstrations, and talks by speakers on farming methods. Details mention expected crowds, location shifts, community concerns, and a safety call for responsible conduct as residents discuss the event and related county affairs.
Athenian Club notes from the Gebel mammer meeting describe program items like The ulrmacy of Theber-by Mee Statler and The Engrowering Founts of the Regy Alans. Discussion covered new complaints, federation directives, and anticipated improvements for the town as the Seventh District Federation plans a future meeting in St John.
A respected pioneer from Pawnee Rock, Mr. Perry Had started in 1875 and led the community near Lowa and later Oklahoma. He left a family of ten and was remembered for sound sense and strong citizenship. Funeral services were held Sunday in the home community and remembered by daughters Mrs. W. Lawle and Berry Nairn-Ferald.
Report describes multiple events in a small town including arrests for waiting liquor, a jail sentence of thirty days and a 100 dollar fine, a plea of guilt, a partial parole, and a reward offer related to an arrest. It also mentions a serious assault with injuries to a woman named Sheine Deen and a violent incident described with limited details.
The marriage of Sits Pearl By to Mr. Will Bree occurred at the bride’s home in Euresky township Wednesday morning with Rev. Weetwood officiating. Guests from Timken, Winfield, and Ellinwood joined locals in a celebratory wedding supper and gifts. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Evers, is praised as industrious and progressive. the bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Byvers, is a popular local young woman. Afterward the couple planned to reside northeast of town, with friends extending congratulations and best wishes.
Oliver Batman age two, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Batman, died after illness in Stillwater inn on Friday November 7. His body was brought home by Tobea Tobuenacey, with funeral services held at the friendly home at 10 30 yesterday morning. Interment was at Great Bend cemetery. He had not lived here seven years but was highly spoken of by many old-time friends who extend sympathy to the family.
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