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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26
Probably Dosaged Her.


Look at that, will you p exclaim-
ed a woman as she pointed to her
trunk in the baggage-room of the
Third street depot the other day.
"Yes'um, = was the humble remark
OF the agent.
"When / saw that trunk aboard
at Rochester yesterday it was brand
new trunk and all right. Look at it
now?n
"I'm a-looking, num-"
1.-THE strap broken, one hinge bus
ted, two OF the rollers gone and the
lid split"
II see, num-
"Do you suppose I'll stand that ~
she exclaimed, elevating her voice
until the echoes peeled slivers off the
ratters. "Do you think you anpass
that trunk over to me without pay
ing damages ?"
mo, num-"
"You've got hold ofthe wrong wo-
man if you think you cant | want
damages-damages, sir Do you
hear ?n
II do, num-
81 Put my damages at fifteen dol
lars. That is for the trunk alone.
The damage to my feelings | put at
one hundred dollars. ought to say
two hundred and fifty dollars, but
I'll let it go at one hundred dollars.
Who shall j see Pr
"The president, mum. Come in at
four o'clock"
Very we'll, I'll be here. IL you
see him tell him I'm coming. Tell
him I don't want no ifs nor ands
about it, but cash down."
Eyes, num-"
"And If he tries to dodge me I'll
sue for thousand dollars and have
my husband come ON here and lick
the whole caravan. Some folks can
be walked on and buried in the mud,
but I'm not one of the sort. just
leave that trunk where it is until /
call, and you mention to the presi-
dent that woman who is no spring
pullet will be here at four o'clock to
get damages or pull hair."--Detroit
Free Press.
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He Didn't.

"Bob," said stranger to a boot
black on Larned street, didn't you
black my shoes yesterday 2"
81 guess | did"
"Right over in that doorway"
"Oh. yes"
"Well, when paid you didn't l
give you five SIS gold pieces in mis-
take for pennies 2"
"Not much you didn't"
"Be honest, now"
II am honest. Dye suppose that
if I'd got my hands on $25 I'd be
here now? Not much. I'd be fluk-
ing for the plains on a palace car,
with revolver on each hip and
lasso over my right shoulder, and by
tomorrow you'd see in the papers
that I'd run across old Sitting Bull
and made him so tired that anybody.
could pull his nose. Made mistake?
You Diet you didn't."-Detroit Free
Press.
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Popular Science.

The Imperial University of Toxic,
has 1873 professors and teachers, all
but sixteen being Japanese. This
years stundents number 1888.
Two new minor planets were re-
Gently discovered; the one, No. 285,
by Herr Palisa at Vienna, the other,
No. 2S6, by M. Charlois at Nice.
The United States is supplying
electrical machinery to Japan in
large quantities. The light is grow
ing in popularity throughout the
Empire.
An Austrian railway official has
invented a portable telephone for
speaking from railway train at any
point stopping to the nearest station.
DIR. George Nasez, chief botanist
of the National Department ofAgri-
culture, is making collection of Cali
fornia plants for the Washington
Herbbarium.
Experiments have demonstrated
the practicability of handling large
masses of iron in rolling mills by
means of electro magnets suspended
from hydraulic cranes.
Excellent results are reported from
the most recent experiments with
the Italian smokelcss powder, which
enable the men to hit the target
twice as often as with ordinary
powder.
The total value of theimiheral pro-
duetion of the United States In the
year 1886, as near as can be ascer-
tanned, was more than $460,000,000,
the largest amount yet recorded in
any country.
The manufacture of terra-cotta
lumber seems likely to become a
really important industry, factories
having already been established in
Europe, Canada and Australia, in adj
dition to the considerable number in
the United States.
The antiseptic properties of sac
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

Through Tickets. and Baggage Checked
to all points
For rates and other information, address
FRED. HUsEMAN, T. p. A., Wheeling.
W. J ROBINSON, q. r A.,
Parkersburg, w. Va
w. Ii. Osborn, Southei Tray. aAg't..
Pomeroy, Ohio.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26
Polly and the Hen.

Our next neighbor, writes CORE
spondent, owned an amusing parrot
which was always getting into mis-
chief, but usually got out again with
out much trouble to herself. When
she had done anything for which she
knew she ought to be punished, she
would hold her head to one side, and
eying her mistress, protest in sing
song tone; "Polly is good CIR"
until she saw her mistress smile;
then she would flap her wings and
cry out in exultation: "Hurrah !!
Polly is a good grip She was al
lowed to go free, and usually took
her exercise in the garden, where she
promenaded back and forth on the
walks, summing herself, and warning
off all intruders.
One morning hen strayed out OF
the chicken-yard, and was quietly
picking up its breakfast, when Poll
marched up to her, and called out
"Shoo!" in her shrill voice emphasiz-
ing the command with a smart pick
of her sharp beak on the chickens
head. The poor hen retreated to
her own quarters, running as fast as
she could. followed by Poll, who
screamed "Shoo!'' at every step.
The hen had her revenge few days
later, when Poll extended her morn
ing walk into the chicken-yard.
Here, with her usual curiosity, she
went peering into every corner, till
she came to the old hen upon her
nest. The hen made q dive for Polls
yellow head, but missed it. Poll
thinking discretion the better part. of
valor, turned to run, the hen, with
her wings widespread, following
close after.
As she ran, Poll screamed in her
shrillest tones, 30 Lordl o Lord ~
A member of the family, who had
witnessed the whole performance,
thought it time to interfere in Polls
behalf, as the angry hen was gaining
on her. He ran out, and STOPPING
down held out his hand. Poll lost
no time in travelling up to his shout
der. Then, from her high vantage
ground, she turned her head to one
side, and, looking down on her foe,
screamed: "Hello there! shoe"
The frightened hen acknowledged
defeat by returning to her nest as
rapidly as she had come.
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Mexican War Veteran

The wonderful efficacy of swlfts Specific as
remedy and cure for rheumatism and all blood dis
GASES, has never had conspicuous illustration
than this case affords. The candid, tn o.icited and
emphatic testimony given b. tho venerable gentle
man must be accepted as convincing and conclusive
The writer is prominent citizen Of Mississippi The
he Is indebted for the advice TO which he owes his
final relief from years OF suffering is Mr. King. for
many years the popular night clorlz Of II Lawrence
House. at Jackson. ~z---~--s
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Beet,
Zeal,
Mutton,
Pork,
Pudding,
Sausage, Sc.

He will also purchase Hides and Tai
low, for which he will pay the highest
market price.
BY keeping the best quality of meats,
and strict attention to business he hopes
10 secure liberal share of patronage.
,A VIM. M. HOLLIS.
Jan. 5 $50 iy Raugh Building
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Household Hints.

Cups and saucers stained with tea
may be made bright again by using
damp salt.
If the surface of fine wood cabi-
nets has grown dull go over it with
a very little linseed oil on soft
wooden rag.
An authority says that fish sauce
should always be thick enough to
adhere to the fish. It is better to
be too thick than too thin
Willow furniture should be scrub
bed well with salt and water, ap-
piled with a nail brush, to clean it.
Dry it thoroughly.
In putting down carpets if care is
exercised in thoroughly drying the
floors beforehand, the moths will not
be so liable to bother in the house.
Two tablespoonfuls of washing
soda in gallon of water makes a
good disinfectant for the kitchen
sink. Pour it in at night, while it
is still at boiling heat.
To set colors in embroidered hand
kerchiefs, soak them ten minutes
previous to washing in pail of te-
pid water, in which desertspoon-
full Of turpentine has been well stir
red.
After beating an egg thoroughly
in a bowl, add cup of cold water
and use enough of this towel your
coffee when making. Keep it in
cool place and so waste no more egg
by drying.
An excellent way Of cooking eggs
is to break them in boiling milk,
without beating; cook slowly, stir
ring now and then. When done soft,
pour iuto a dish and add a little
pepper, salt and butter.
When you boil cabbage tie bit
of dry bread in bag and put it in
the kettle French cooks say that
all the unpleasant odor, which makes
the house smell like an old drain,
will be absorbed by the bread.
No matter how large the spot of
oil, any carpet or wooden stuff can be
cleaned by applying bucSwheat plen-
tifully and faithfully, brushing it in
to a dustpan after a short time, and
putting on fresh until the oil has all
disappeared.
1t is o great help to have kitch-
en- table covered with a piece ofzinc,
smoothly rolled over the edges. 1t
saves the time and labor spent in
continually securing the table, for it
can be thoroughly cleaned in a few
seconds by wiping it with wet
cloth.
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An nld maid WIN hos read ahnnt.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

Ayers Pills, being convenient,
efficacious, and safe, are the best
cathartic, whether on land or sea, in
city or country. For constipation,
sick headache, indigestion, and tor
pid liver, they never fail. Try box
OF them; they are sugar-coated.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

An old maid, who has read about
the recent invention Of smokeless
powder, thinks that some one ought
to invent a smokeless tobacco.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

m r. Tq - r VINO are Weak, Nervous and
EEK DebiItated and suffering from
lAH III ntl Nervous Debility, Seminal
M Tim Weakness. Nightly Ennis
HHEH sions, and all the edects Of
L. 49, y ea-ly Evil Habits. which
lead to Premature Decay. Consumption Or
Insanity, aend for Pears Treatise on Dlsea.S
ses Of Man. with particulars for Home Curs
Cures guaranteed. No cure no pay. ]. s.
PEARS, 6l2 and ola Church St.. Nashville
Tenn. Oct. ID. lSsS-ly.
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New Meat Store.

The undersigned respectfully informs
the citizens OF Martinsbnrgi that he is
now engaged lin the butchering, bust
ness, and will constantly keep on hand
fresh meats Of all kinds, such as
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nHIO RIVER RAiLRODAD
~ TINE TABLE 49,

Taking eject Feb. 10, 1889. Passenger
trains will run as follows, Central Time,
All trains daily except those marked thus
I which do not run on sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26
Normal Notes.

NOTudl NOt6Ss
From our Regular Correspondent.
Quiet at the College.
About 5000 papers were sent out
from the College Monday and Tuesday.
Those students who remain at the
College during Christmas are to have a
big dinner.
OF the eighty boarders at the dorm
atory only thirty-one took supper there
Christmas eve.
Pres. Stryker and Prof. Hempy 90 to
the state association at Topeka this
week. Prof. II. went one day too
soon. Why? His best girl went home
then.
Last Friday eve. the Teachers gave
their first finals for this year. Prof.
Wright had charge of the work of the
class and though nothing so profound
as the Classics or so elaborate as the
Scientifics or SO subtle as the Science
ties, yet we must say the Teachers can
cope with any other class. The chapel
was well filed and the best of order
was had during the evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26
TO DELINQUENT SUBSCRIBERS.

This is the last issue of the DEMO
Graf for the year 1889. We dislike to
close the year with dun to many of
our readers, and we dislike also to be-
gin the new year with an Indebtedness
that we cannot meet because OF there
being between 500 and $500 due us
from our subscribers. In most cases
each mans delinquency is small, but in
some cases good men-apparently pros
porous and influential farmers and
business men-are in arrears three or
four years. We shall, in a few days,
send each man statement of the
amount of his Indebtedness to January
LIST, 1890, and earnestly request that
reasonable effort be made by all re-
ceiving such statements to bring or
send US the amount of their delin-
quency. None Of the items are large
enough to greatly Inconvenience most
men to pay them; but taking them all
together they make total that is much
needed by the publisher.
The cost of running a paper of the
size of the DEMOCRAT is no small mat
ter, and our printers have got to be
paid weekly, our paper bills and rent
monthly, and all that we are COM
PEELED to add to our material from time
to time costs us cash. We are glad to
say that new subscribers have been
added to our list daily. and many old
friends have kept their records clear on
our books; but the receipts from these
sources have not been sufficient to en-
able us to keep out of debt.
Please consider the DEMOCRATS
needs, it's trials and hardships, and do
the best you can for it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26
Change of Name.

The Christian Endeavor Society of
M. E. church has, by unanimous con-
sent of the members. changed the
name of the organization to that of the
"Epworth League"
A Missionary meeting will be held
the last Tuesday evening of each
month. The program for Dec. 31st.
interspersed with song and prayer,
will be as follows:
Missions in japan, Rev. W. r. Watson.
Recitation. Villa Adams.
Selection, Chas Emley,
Vocal Duet. Minnie Gwinn and May Woodburn,
Selection, Lizzie Bitner.
Individual Responsibility, William Swarts,
A cordial invitation extended to all
in sympathy with our motto. "Look
up and lift up"
8 JESSIE COBUN.
Missionary Com. s. M. WESLEY.
MAGGIE BITNER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26
Hoisington Creamery.

The Hoisington creamery and cheese
factory is now completed. The
machinery was recently started up and
found to work nicely. The stockhold-
ers held a meeting and decided that
owing to the time of year not being
favorable for good supply of milk, the
creamery would not be put in operation
until the first of March. Let the
stockholders make their arrangements
to furnish good supply of milk,
enough to keep the factory running
right along, when started, and we don't
think they will regret having gone into
the ENTERPRISE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26
Christmas in Clarence.

OuIlBG10d8 III VlaI00c6e
The Baird Bros. and sister got in {
good dialogue at the supper. Jake's 9
good darky. ~
The farmers alliance of our town
ship is booming; another organized OF
Xmas eve at school house No. IL. The
farmers are terribly in earnest and
every school district will have an organ.
ization in short time.
Our worthy teacher, Clay. III. Lucas
who is teaching at 40. gave his students
a grand treat of the many good things
on the oath inst. know. they had a
good time by ''de shine OBJ de chilen's
eyes," Come again, Clay.
Miss Ida Ullery rendered "Artie
Deew" almost to perfection and quit
the stage applauded by all. She has
talent and it should be looked after at
once, which it will, for her parents are
close observers and give her every
attention.
Messrs. Robt. Merten, A. NJ. Button,
L. B. Coss, Hans Christensen, John
Chapman and others have been busily
engaged threshing during the week.
Threshing will soon be done with, in
Clarence. Wheat is growing finely
and generally good stand and a large
acreage. Don't see where the corn
ground is going to come from. Stock
is in good condition; all farmers have
plenty of corn and provender; stock is
beginning to move little, but low in
price.
A ''Bot Supper" was given at Dist.
40, on Friday evening the Goth inst.
A large crowd was entertained; had
good attention; good music rendered
by Mr.. James Tarpey, of Pawnee
Rock township, Jim is no SLOUGH with
the bow, let me say.) Had plenty of
the good things Of earth to eat; would
love to give the names of all who gave
so much of their best viands, time, and
wholesouled interest to the occasion. It
was perfect success, Notwithstanding
considerable cold wattr was dashed
upon it.,
Our Christmas tree at 40 on Xmas
evening was a perfect success. So
large a crowd of people never were
assembled in Clarence before. The
large and spacious house was crowded
to almost suffocation; many received
valuable presents. Space will not
admit of any mention of them. The
old and young have all been made
happy. Such good order during all
our exercises is seldom to be seen-only
in Kansas and especially in this neck
of high grass. Thanks to all.
ssSKIDMORE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26
Albert Items.

From s'Spunk."
A new cook at the restaurant last
Monday.
What did you find in your stocking?
There was hole in ours.
Andy Campbell and wife took in the
sights at Great Bend on Monday last.
Miss Thalham who has been sojourn-
ing in Nebraska, has returned to this
place.
Jake Teten took the train Monday
evening for Talmage, Neb., to spend
the holidays with relatives at that place.
Winget Bros. are putting some i'm
provements on their elevator this week.
Fred Brining IS assisting in the work.
Miss Emma Grunewald paid her
parents flying visit one day last week,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26
First published December %, 1891
SHERIFF'S SAIL.
State of Kansas,
Barton County, 90
G. F. Wilmer.


VS.
W. M. Ireland and Nina z. Ireland.
By virtue of Special Execution to me directed
and delivered issued out of the Goth District Court
of the state Of Kansas, sitting in and for Barton
county, in said state, / viii, on Monday January
9th A: D. $780, between the hours of 10 o'clock
M, and O'Clock p. m. of said day at the court
house west door in Great Bend in the county and
state aforesaid offer at public sale and sell to the
highest bidder for cash in hand, the following de-
scribed real properly t0-wit:
Lots No. 9. TO- IL and ID all in block No two CD.
Lots No 8, 4, g. z g. 10 IL, all in block No three g.
Lots No g. {, TO- II, Il, 10. Il, IS, and
16. in block No four ~. Lots No l. 2; g. 4, 2, g.
g. 10, H. L. 3D. a. Is, IS, II and IS in block No Eve
%. Lots No 3, 4 5, 6. q. 8. 10, II, 12, Is r. IS,
16. II, and 10. in block No six (6l Lots No TO- H.
IL and 10 in block No seven o. Let's No II, 12 and
10 in block No nine (9). Lots No 10, II and 10 in
block No ten 1O). Lots No 6, z, g. 9, II. IL, 49, H.
Is and 49, in block No eleven uD, and all Of block
addition to the city of Great Bend Barton County
Kansas, as shown on the recorded plat thereof
Said property to be sold commanded by the
said Special Execution.
r. D. WILSON. Sheriff.
Sheriff Office, December 18th, 1889
80 43 s. j. Day, Attorney for PlAintiH.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

A. E. Rowell, one of our successful
farmers and stock men, living a few
miles west of the city, returned last
Monday from Stanford, Connecticut,
with car load of well bred horses.
sixteen mares and one stallion. He
is going to do his share to improve the
class of Barton county horses. He
has been gone east some time, and
says he saw the sun only few times
while gone, which strengthens his
conviction that there is no place like
Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26
First published December 26th, 1882
SHERLFFS SALE.
State of Kansas, :.
Barton County,

j. s. Harpham,
D. M. Woudburn, ct al.
By virtue of a Special Execution to me directed
and delivered, issued out of The 10th District Court
of the State OF Kansas sitting In and for Barton
County, in said State, will, on Monday January
27th a. D. 1890, between the hours of 10 o'clock
House west door in Great Bend in the county and
State aforesaid, offer public sale and sell to the
highest bidder, for cash in hand, the following
described real property. to-wit:
Lot No. twenty-five (22) in block No. one hundred
and one (O1l in the, city OF Great Bend, Barton
county Kansas
Said property to be sold commanded by the
''1'- N'i'N''-- F. D. WILSON, Sheriff.
Sherif's Office, December S6th, 1889. 80 43
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26
First published Dec. 5, 1885,
SHERIFFS SALE
Stateof Kansas,
Barton County S.


81. n. Cbafiee and E. W Chaffee.
By virtue of an Execution TO me directed and de-
ivered issued of the 20th District Court of the
State of Kansas sitting in and for Barton County.
in said State 1 win, on Saturday. JAM 4th, A. D.
1880, between the hours of 10 o'clock a and 2
o'clock p m of said day at the Court House door,
in Great Bend in the County and State Aforesaid,
oer at public sale. and sei 20 the highest bidder
for cash in hand, all the right title and interest OF
the above named defendants In and to the following
described Real property, to-wie 80 r
Three-eights % interest in lot and dwelling
house situated on the cas- hall CO OF the east half
eight 08 in the city of Great Bend, Barton county
state of Kansas.
Said property levied on, and to be sold rs the
property Of the above named defendants.
S,ss1ss F. D. WILSON, Sheriff +
ShaiEy Once. Dee 9Th. 1851. 40
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

The tickets for 1892 will be headed
by Cleveland and Blaine and.the plumed
knight-hawk will tag along at the rear
when the people are done voting. Mark
this down as the DEMOCRATS Christ
mas guess.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26
First published December Is, 1891
SHERIFFS SALE.

On the 9Th day of January 1890. at O'Clock p
m at the store lot No. IS, block No. %, In
the city of Great Bend in Barton county. state ol
Kansas, L will sell at pDbic sale, the following
property, to-wit: All the stock of Millinery, Dry
Goods. Notions, Show Gases and Fixtures formerly
belonging to II. g. Comins & Co., taken rs the
pl op rty of said II. G. Comins Co.. taken exc
cutt IN in favor OF Mrs. j. w. and Floy Chapel.
SO 40. F. d. WILSON, Sheriff.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

Barton County,
E. Mcbride, VS. Marshal n Jones.
By virtue of an Execution directed and de-
hvered issued of the goth District Court of the
state of Kansas. sitting in for Barton county. in
said state, will, on Monday, January Goth, A. D..
1890, between the hours of 10 O'Clock a. and 2
O'Clock p. m. of said day, at the west court house
door, in Great Bend in the county and state aforesaid
offer at public SALE and sell to the highest bidder for
cash hand, all the right, title and interest of the
above named defendant in and to the following de-
scribed real property, to-wit:
Lot No. twelve in block No one hundred and
twentysix in the city of Great Bend Barton county
Kansas
Said property levied on, and to be sold as the
property of the above named defendant.
F. d. WILSON, Sheriff.
Sheriff's once, December 18th, 1889 80 4s
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26
First published December 26th, 1891
SHERIFFS SALE.
State of Kansas.
W Barton County,
]. E. Berry.


John Lambrght and Alkaline Lambright.
and Delivered issued out of the 10th District Court
of the state of Kansas, sitting in and for Barton
county, in said state will, on Monday January "a,
A. d. $780, between the hours of 10 O'Clock and
O'Clock p NJ Of said day. at the court house west
door, in Great Bend the county and state afOre-
said offer at public sale and sell to the highest bid
DER for cash in hand the following described real
property, to-wit
: The northeast quarter 90 of section No twenty
COY township No nineteen (19) range No thirteen
(l3j west of the Sixth principal meridian in Barton
county, Kansas. E
Said property to be sold commanded by the
F. D. WILSON, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, December 18th, 1889. 39-43