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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-02
Things worth Remembering.

That it is dangerous to stand near d tall
tree or spire during a thunder storm; that
the southwest corner Of the cellar is tho
''cyclone safety point;" that there is no
medicine so universally applicable to sick
ness as fresh air and sunshine; that blowing
out the gas. before retiring is iunny-to
everybody excspt he man who tries it;
that YOU may swear AZ hard as you please,
but il will not remove grense spots; that the
Wisconsin Central il the most popular
route to Milwaukee, Chicago, and points
east and south. For tickets, etc, apply to
ony ticket agent.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-02

DIR. Liebig 81 Co.'s Extensive Practice.
On account of enormous increase in prac-
tice the staff surgeon of LiebiG's World
Dispensary, of Butte City and San Fran
cisco can spare but three days for Helena,
from 1st to 3D. of September only. Offices
at Merchants hotel. Consultation free.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-02

MDING 40 srCtKuJln Hr-iHR. AN
" nunl meoting Of the stockholders OF the
Mao Mintng md Milling company will
ID held al tho aihce ~ the prssi~
dpn,, roam u, Bailey block. Helena. Montana,
III dnesdsy. september q, ! 81, nj Y;ib u. M, for
The ,ur, ose of %eleotinT i've ~trustoeA to serve for
tha cnsulng year, and FOR tho Transaction or such
Other business NJ may GENE bsfora them.
JNJ. j. FALLON. Secretary.
Helena, Montana, Aus, 10. 1871,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-02

No one knows better than those who have used
Carter's Little Liver Pills what relief they have
given when taken for dyspepsia, dizziness. pain
in the side, constipation, ami diGordered stomach
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-02
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= guaranteed specific for Hyeteria, DizIincss,
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Involuntary lossen and Spermntorrhoea cansed
by over-exertion Of 1.-THE brain, eelf-thusa. or over
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WE QUARANTINE SIX BOTTLEs
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send the purcharer our written guarantee to re-
fund the money II tho treatment does not effect "A
cure. Guarantees issucd only by IL. NJ: Pnrchen
d Co.. druggitts, sole agonts, Helena, Mont.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-02
$500 REWARD.

We will pay tho ahaye reward for any case OF
Liver Complaint. Dyspepsia, Sick Headache. In
cure with Vests Vegetable Liver Pills, when tho
objections arc ntrictly compiled with They are
Earel' vssstaeis and neser AZ :" give coa aa,,s n,as
80 pills. 2h conts. Beware Of eounterfeits, and
limitations. Tho genuine manufactured only ~
TnG JonN G, WEST COMPANY, Chicago. III. Sold
by u. NJ. Parchen d Co. druggists, Helena.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-02
Merchants National Ban
1 OF HELENA, MONT.

First-class City, County and State Securities
bought and sold.
Exchange Issued on the principal cities of the
United States and Europe. Transfers OF money
made by telegraph.
Intarest allowed on time deposits. Collections
promptly attended to.
Boxes for rent at reasonable prices in one OF
tho hes constructed fire and burglar proof sAfe
Zero it vaulta in the country.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

Wensel Pichner and Frank Cipra,
of near Alliance postofice, on the
nnrth side of the county, were in
town Saturday. They report a good
rain there, on the 18th. and quite a
snow on the night of the 18th
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

Another pointer for Hon. Morg
Why not put in yor application foT
Senator Pium's place? A man VIII,
"wants everything in sight" should
not miss this chance.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

A young son Of Geo. w. and Clara
L. Siegler of this city died Wednesday,
sged 8 wears, 3 months and 10 days.
Funeral services will be held this,
Thursday, afte moon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

Col W. w. Stewards writes to have
his DEMOCRAT sent hereafter to Hois-
ington. be having moved from Yer
heck and got settled in the beautiful
valley Of the sinuous Deception
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

Will Taylor, OF Waverly Ills, 4
brother Of G. H. Taylor of the soutl
side, came out last week and is look
ing about with view to locating il
Barton county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

Otis Briggs, Of Nevada, Iowa,
writes to renew on this paper for an
other year. He has learned by sew
eral years experience that the DEMO
Graf IS the paper to rely upon for ALL
the county news.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

The DEMOCRAT goes to press be-
tween 4 and 6 O'clock each week; the
papers that 60 to the country post
Offices are generally in the Office here
in time to catch all trains going out
Wednesday night. IF our country
readers who should get the paper on
Thursdays or Fridays fail to d. gu will
notify us we shall be greatly obliged,
and try and rectify the iroable.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

W. w. P. Clement came up from
Galepa the first of the week, and will
remain a week or so, when be will
remove his family down there. We
are pleased to report that his mining
business is proving a success.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

A family man on the streets today
without a package under his arm is In
a bad row of stumps; he is either dead
broke, or has no children To make
Christmas presents to
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

Still another couple has decided to
share responsibilities. Conrad NJ.
Brack of this county and Miss Kate
Sherman Of Rush county procured
license to marry, last Thursday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

Reader, if your neIghbor has a
notion to try this paper year. suggest
to him that good time to commence
his subscription is January 1st. Our
list is rapidly increasing, and we are
ambitious to double it during 1892.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

Peter APPEL. of Lakin township, was
doing business in Great Bend Friday
last. He called on the printer and
ordered the DEMOCRAT to his address.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

M. F. Stewards, of west of town
received telegram, Monday. stating
that his father, whose home is il
Wisconsin, was i'll unto death. Mr.
Stewards left Monday for Wisconsin
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

License to marry was issued Mondy
to II. F. Cornwen and Miss Chlora
Aleshire, both of this county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

The S of V. camp of this city will
hold an open meeting on next Mon
dav night, the 2Stn. All members of
the G. A r Ladies' Circle and Aid
Society, are cordially invited to attend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

Memorial services Ill honor Of the
late Senator Plumb will be held in the
G A. r. hall this, Thursday, evening
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

A son of Jacob Shuss, living about
seven miles west of town, fell and
broke an arm while playing last Wed
nesday
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

Vim. Gagelman of Clarence town
ship, lost a valuable mare and several
head of cattle last week. The mare
jumped upon something and disem
boweled herself, and the cattle were
probably smut poisoned.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

Clinton Dannar, formerly a printer
in the DEMOCRAT office, Was in the
city Tuesday. He and his wife are
spending the holidays with relatives in
Ellinwood. their home being in Bur-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

Appropriate exercises will be held
at the German Lutheran church
Christmas eve.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

This part of Kansas never had a
finer winter season than we have had
here thus far
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

Will Butler was In from the north
part Of the county last week. He
had to come down and tell the boys
about that big boy-a thorough Kan
san-who came to his house on SIM
day, the 18th lust.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

notwithstanding that Mrs. Some
body has prophesied the world will
come to an end at 5 p m. to morrow
afternoon, our advice is that our read
ers all go ahead and enjoy a Merry
Christmas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

1t is with pleasure we add the names
IF Math. Weber and Nick Feltes,
two of the substantial farmers of the
north side, near Dubuque, to our list
of readers. May their shadows never
grow less
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

The two railroads in Barton county
last week paid in $40, 400 of taxes.
The Santa Fe paid all of theirs
ST. .5O0-and got the rebate, and the
Mo. P. paid 81 900, the first half of
theirs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

Smoke the Hurace Greedy. For sale
only by VIM. Ferger. Third door
west of Aliens corner.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

Joserh Werner and Miss Docia
Willet procured the requisite papers
to permit them to commit matrimony,
last Thursday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

See us for prices On job printing,
before you send your order out OF
town
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

Will Glenn says he was grossly
misrepresented by the ''interviewer
And Will congratuIates himself that
he is not the only one thus served.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

Friday afternoon last the house on
JAKE Miller's ranch, one and a half
miles south east of town, got ON fire,
supposedly from a defective stove
pipe, and was burned down. Scott
Pavey occupied the house, and lost all
his household gonds except bedding.
HIS wife and children were in town at
the time, and Mr.. Pavey was by him
self, and sick but was able to get on,
Of danger.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

The Optic says "LArned young
ladies do not chew gum, but some of
the girls do"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

If your hair is falling out or turning
gray try Beggs' Hair Remover.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

w. w. Truxall, one of our Hois-
ington subscribers, called last Thurs
day and ordered the Kansas City
Star. We can procure the Star for
any of our subscribers for 25 cents a
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

Hoisington citizens are wanting to
repeal their occupation tax ordinance.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. y. Wood, just east of
town, buried an infant child Thursday
afternoon
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24
W. E. Dawson and al

W. E. Dawson and and wife, of
Washington, Rev. Dawson having
formerly been a minister in Rush
county in the early days. stopped off
on their, way to Chicago to visit the
family Of j. G. Evans the first of the
week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

D1ED-On Thursday. December
18th, the infant daughter Of MIR. and
Hrs DR. Gihbnns of :his city. aged
one NINTH and ten days The little
one WIS laid to resi-. Friday al 2 p. m i.
funeral services being held at the NJ
e church.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

There will be a fine Christmas tree
and appropriate exercises at the
Lutheran church in Clarerce town.
ship on Christmas eve.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

If you want Cross Greek Lehigh
Coal, 90 to Allison Bros.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

E. j. Eveleigh, Of Msherville, ii
building a commodlous new barn.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

Bobby Smart was in the city FRI
day, from the east side Of the county,
paying taxes and cracking jokes in bis
own peculiar way
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

The M. E. church had jug open
ing" Sunday night last. The Joint"
contents of the Jugs" netted s67, III,
to be applied on the church debt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

Most complete line OF drug
gist's supplies in the west.
Prescriptions a speciality.
No trouble to show You
goods. Wall paper in
endless variety. all
grades and pric-
es seasOnable.
Jewelry
and plat ed
ware, our stock
complete throughout.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

LOCAL COAGMENT.
Hand in your orders for New Years
cards early.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

Prof. Whitney. slight of hand
performer. billed the town one day
and expected big audience tie next.
But through some sort of legerdemain
the citizens of Great Bend declined To
give up their good money t" witness
the Prof's wonderful feats. and when
the curtain raised on an audience of
about for'y (m"stly comps, the gentle.
man # many tricks GIT bot under the
collar and made a cunsumaie ass OF
himself by complaining about the small
audience, saying he would rather give
back the money than exhibit his val.
liable tricks. He was taken at biz
word and a disguised few left the hal
convinced that Prof. Whitney wa,
either drunk or foolish. He should
either open a jsint or start an Uncle
Toms Cabin aggregation if he expect.
10 win In the wild and w"olv vest.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

Henry @. Merhuff of near Heizer,
called last week to renew op the Dem
OCRAT and secure the Globe-Democrat.
Mr.. Merhof does not endorse the
politics of the latter paper, but he lie
one of the clear headed farmers who
can read all sides of the political ques-
ton and choose the right.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

All persons desiring to make contri.
buttons for the benefit Of the poor of
our city should call upon the committee
of ladies on Wednesday the 30,h, at
the store room next to q. II Hulme's
store Clubbing. provision, and any
thing useful will be thankfully ac-
fI1
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24
60 They Must! N II

What? That Finest and,
Largest Stock of Holiday
Goods in Great Bend, at
Hooper & Co.'S. Be sure
and call on them before
you buy. It will pay you.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

The Christmas services at the Cath
olic church in this city on Christmas
day, at II a. m , will he unusually
grand. The altar will be all iIlumi-
mated; three competent musicians will
accompany the singing of the hymns
with organ, violin and cornet. Ali are
cordially invited to attend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

Ovid Butler, with the Walnut
Greek Mills, called this week to renew
his allegiance to the DEMOCRAT. He
also took advantage of our subscrip-
ton agency, and got the Chicago
Inter Ocean, Christian Herald, Youths
Companion, and Photographers Mag
azine, saving over a dollar by ordering
the four papers through this Office
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

Mt. Nebo Chapter, No. 26, r. A
NJ, elected the following officers last
Friday evening: r G. Bailey, Fl. P;
E. w Moses, K; NJ. Gilmore, S; o.
j Richards. Treas; Geo. Brinkman,
Sec; a II. Connect. G. II; A c.
Schermerhorn, r. A. G; r. F. Pleger,
P. S 6.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

j. W. Baldwin, Of south Liberty,
was in town Friday to paw his taxes.
and square up with the printer. He
is happy over the receipt of his deed
from the government, which came on
the 18th, it being three years since be
proved up. MIR. Baldwin eavs he has
plums as fresh IA though just picked
from the trees He puts them up by
placing in a barrel and putting water
over them. keeping them below the
surface aud taking them out as he
needs them for uae
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

John Hancock, one of our Stafford
county readers, called to renew on his
paper Monday. He reports wheat in
Stafford all looking well, and corn
yielding tip top. The recent rain
served the Stafford county people as it
did the Barton people.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

Members of Rathbone lodge K. of
P. Of Holsington will give a grand
ball and banquet at their hall in that
city on next Monday evening. Dec.
18th. Very neat invitations are out,
and from the personnel of the commit
tee having the affair in charge. we can
assure all who attend having a good
time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

Barney Hufstet,er and wife were in
town Wednesday. witnesses in the
Leach case. Mr.. Hoff>tetter has had
a had spell of sickness. brought on by
working to save bis home from being
burned up about the first of Novem Der
by prairie fire, set By Santa Fe
engine. AS it was be lost about 5000
worth of hay, out buildings. chickens,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

T. B. Unrah, of Liberty township,
called Monday to order the weekly
DEMOCRAT to his address for year
He tells us that the Russians in Kas.
principally those in Barton, Marion.
Rush and Mcpherson counties, have
raised fund Of 81, 500 to aid their
countrymen in Russia The money is
handled by the Mononite church, aud
will be applied where it will do the
most good.
Representative Lovett, of Rush
county, favored us with q call Satur-
day, on his way to Pawnee Rock and
Larned, where he preached Sunday.
Mr.. Lovett says he believes the sal
walton Of our country depends up. n
the success of democratic principles,
and though he is an alliance man,
elected to the state legislature on the
alliance ticket and talks alliance prin-
ciples. he says he is as strong a fol
lower of democratic principles as be
ever was.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

Christmas presents to.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-24

LOCAL COMA6ErIT.
Hand in your orders for New Years
cards early.
If you want Cross Greek Lehigh
Coal, 60 to Allison Bros.
If your hair is falling out or turning
gray try Beggs' Hair Remover.
E. j. Eveleigh. Of Maherville, is
building commodlous new barn.
Hoisington citizens are wanting to
repeal their occupation tax ordinance.
See It's for prices on job printing,
before you send your order out OF
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. .. Wood, just east of
town, buried an infant child Thursday
The Optic says ''LArned young
ladies do not chew gum, but some of
the girls do"
Appropriate exercises will be held
at the German Lutheran church
Christmas eve.
This part of Kansas never had a
finer winter season than we have had
here thus far
Smoke the Hurace Greedy. For sale
only by VIM. Ferger. Third door
west of Aliens corner.
License to marry was issued Mondy
To II F. CornMell and Miss ChlOra
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-06

systematic rest this gives the opportunity
to recover from over-weariness and from shocks. II
one cannot take day. rest hours Of from fifteen
to sixty minutes. taken in the middle Of the day. az
Ter eating Is OF value In preserving the
equilibrium than all the known tonics. Housekeepers
who are subject TO excessive strain their energies
especially require this midday rest II they train them
selves to II they form habit OF dropping TO sleep
as soon as they lie down. Women in society who are
subject TO late hours will find there Is no beautiher
nothing that refreshes them like an afternoon nap
When there is leisure the clothes should be removed
and the sleeper should go TO bed for an hour as she
goes to bed Mt night When she rises after her hours
sleep takes a sponge bath and dresses, she VIII feel
almost as much refreshed after nights rest. a
great many women make this systematic habit and
retain their and the freshness of their beauty
after many years Of the of social life The woman
who attempts to do everything, every hour Of whose
time is filed up with some engagement becomes
wearied and old before her time, and her nervous
system often becomes disordered that she Is the
inmate Of sick room when she should be the orna-
ment Of drawing room.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-06

Some of the best powders for the teeth prepared
at home. A simple old powder Is made Of pure char
coal pounded and sifted and mixed to paste with
water favored with myrrh, IL you like the slightly
bitter refreshing flavor. II charcoal paste Is used
abundance Of shoud be used to rinse the mouth
as nothing more Objectionable than residue OF black
streaks left sometimes by this powder Equal parts
of prepared chalk powdered pumice stone and pull
verified orris root make good paste. There Is no
better wash the wellknown one of few drops Of
myrrh dissolved In tablespoonful Of water but where
this is not agreeable there many delicious washes
now found for sale which are equally valuable.
There are no cakes we have which at so in
expensive so delicious and wholesome the old
time gingernilts. They were crisp thin aud rich
enough to have a fine nutty flavor. 1t is not common
now TO find old fashioned gngernuts or gingersnaps,
made as they once were There gngtrsDaps sold,
Il Is te m all the groceries and bake shops, but they
resemble the old cakes only in name. The o!d-fash-
ioned gin gersnap had no soda or anything else IN It's
composliinr to raise it, Ii was, however, made so
thin that IL could not by any chance be doughy or
heavy The old rule for this cake called for cup and
half Of butter, cup Of sugar and one OF Porto Rico
nolasses with tablespoonful Of ginger. teaspoon
f NJ soda could be added, but generally omitted
only lour enough TO roll out the cake stirred In The
dough Was rolled out as thin % cent piece and cut
into round cakes with sharp tin cutter These cakes
must be baked in moderate oven so they wiz uIy
Arm and crisp before they burn They should DE
,acb brown in color. palmer rule for these cakes
calls for half cup Of sugar; cup Of molasses half
Gun Of boiling water and hal. cup OF butter stirred
together and poured hot the molasses and sugar
TWO even tablespoonful OF ginger then added and
An even teaspoonfu of soda dissolved In. The dough
<houh be rather stiff kDead it little then roll IL
into very thin sheets, and cut 1t into CAKES ana bake
ox,ctIv as Won did the richer cakes. great many
cooks who use milk in place Of water to mix these
cakes boil the milk with the teaspoonful OF soda and
nour these hot over tho butter molasses and sugar,
which had been previously mixed together The hour
was then stirred in till the dough was sum. IL was
then kneaded up rolled out and baked These two
,,Ias are Numerically different In method. The first