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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30
"01d Maids"

There is no term more frequently
misappliedsthan that of ''old maid,
says the Newton Journal. Whenever
it is uttered it seems to imply sort of
covert sneer at condition that is re-
garded by the unthinking as being
one Indicative of slight on the part of
the masculine portion of the world.
Now, there never was a greater mis-
take than the prevailing notion that
because woman passes the first flush
of youth without joining hands at the
altar with some lord of creation she
must be inevitably an undesirable
creature that from henceforth will be
called an old maid and made the sub
ject of silly jest and thoughtless ridi-
Guile. AS man talking to woman,
and men as well, we give as our candid
opinion a rather pronounced statement,
but one nevertheless that we implicitly
believe in, namely, that no woman lives
to the age of So without at least having
one offer of marriage, therefore the
silly notion that is coupled with the
term old maid is entirely wrong. A
woman has her own reasons for re-
naming single. 1t isn't because no
man wants her, but rather because she
does not choose to ally herself with
such ones as have done her the honor
to ask her; may be there has been in her
life some great disappointment, or a
finding out before it was too late how
much better it is to be even called an
old maid than an unhappy wife.
Charming, attractive women, many
there are who are still classed among
the sour-visaged yinegary, elderly
maidens, who we are accustomed to see
ing on the comic valentines, yet who,
perhaps, instead of being according to
the general notion, mourning over their
fate because they are not matrOns
rather than maid, could unfold many
heart story of love and romance to
the gushing youngsters who, just start
ing out in life, thinking that to be an
old maid is to be on the human bargain
counter waiting al any chance pur-
! chaser. All, impei, 'iS, rnthinking
ones, many an old maid could reveal
to you stories of passion ami tragedy
that would make your own little TO.
| nance fade into iDsigniGcance and
| cause you to regard the subject of
your ill timed jests with feeling akin
to awe. Therefore, before you are sc
quick 20 sneer, remember that they
too, once were young, and you are as
likely to pass the years unwed as they
/ MORO
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30

There is dive on lower Main street
that needs the attention of the law aud
order league fully as much as the joints.
This society shaving fulfilled it's mis-
sion in regard to Kidding the city of the
dives where liquors were sold, could
no dOubt successfully run out of town
a painted jade and her keeper, who
run a dive Of another sort, one of those
vile places where the riff raft of the
community are wont to congregate at
untlmely hours. One Of these rips can
work greater harm than a whole barrel
of rot gut.-Register.
we HAD not heard of there being
such place as the one referred to in
the city. And we had not learned
that all the joints had been run out of
town by the claw and order league"
as would be inferred from above. We
had heard, however, that the law and
order league had hired prominent
attorney to assist in prosecuting the
joints, but has failed to pay him for his
services. Although this attorney has
family to support, and had given his
time and talents to the carving out
the wishes of the law and order league
that organization refuses to pay the
salary he has!earned. Would it not be
we'll for the law and order league to
pay its honest debts first, and then
proceed with its censorship of public
morals? We drop this suggestion
merely in the interest of honesty and
fairness.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30
A Sound Diver Makes a Mell Man.

Are You bilious, constipated, troubled
with jaundice, sick headache. baG taste
in mouth, foul breath, coated tongue.
dyspepsia, Indigestion, hot dry skin, a
pain in back and between shoulders,
chills or fever? If you have any of these
symptoms your liver is out of order and
your blood is slowly being poisoned, be-
cause your liver does not act properly.
HERBINE will cure any disorder of the
liver. stomach or the bowels. 1t has no
quail as liver medicine. Price IS cts.
Free trial bottle at II. <. Hooper &
CO's.drug store. Great Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30
Our National Nut,
were.

If we must have a national flower,
why may we not have national nut?
Much that is claimed for the beauty
and sentiment of the flower may be
said in favor of the nut also, with the
added value of the latters utility and
commercial Importance. And if we
possess a national nut, will not the
ubiquitous peanut be the first, the
universal, the only choice? Is it not
always with us?-knowing no market
season and restricted to no commercial
locality, appealing to childish palates
in the Christmas tafy, assisting in
manifestations of patriotism when
fresh roasted on Fourth of July, or
sailed and daintily served on golden
shells at the luncheons of the ''four
hundred! Perish the moral who
regards the peanut as too vulgar for
refined natures daily food. Such a
one is heartlessly sitting childish
memories of peanut feasts and peanut
dolls, and deserves to dwell in land
if such can be found-that knoweth
the peanut not. 1t is true that
hundreds, and even thousands of
Italian counts emagrate to America
and then pile up Italian fortunes from
their profits on the sale of the hot,
odorous and unctuous nuts; but it is
| untrue that these aliens are the only
class benefited. The cultivation of
the nut is a home industry that is
| becoming the main source of revenue
to the farmers in certain districts of
| the South and Southwest that have
| been left behind in the march of
material progress. This is the practi-
cal side. In Ksthetics, the dried and
vanished branches of the vines with
the pendent pods form curios equaling
in value and interest those sprays of
cotton bolls that are universal souven-
irs of southern travel. Unlike the
cotton plant, the peanut vine is rare
object in parlor decoration; and a
wide field stretches before the daring
| innovator. After carefully weighing
all these reasons, will not verdict be
rendered for the peanut as our ''nation-
al nut?" From Demorest's Family
| Magazine for November.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30
Notice by Publication.

First published Nov. %, 1898, in Democrat
In the District Court of Barton County. Kansas.
STATE OF KANSAS to HENRY BODER, Jr.,
Greeting:
You will take notice that you have been sued in
the District Court OF Barton County in the State OF
Kansas, in an action in which Catherine O'Herron
is plaintiff. and Ellen Porter, Henry Boder, Jr.,
ct al aye defendants and that you must answer
the petition filed by the plaintiff in said cause
before the fifteenth day of January, 1894, or said
petition will be taken as true, and judgment rem
dered accordingly in said action against you for
the foreclosure of a certain mortgage executed by
said Ellen Porter { formerly Ellen Wolfe, and
Charles c. Wolfe upon the following described real
estate in Barton County, Kansas, to wit: The
Southeast Quarter of Section Twenty-four, in
Township Eighteen, South of Range Fifteen west OF
the sixth Principal Meridian, and for the sale OF
said premises to pay the debt secured bv said mort
gage, amounting to the of S1242, with 12 per
cent interest from the first day of March, $780, and
for S21 "A with IL per interest from NovembeE
Goth, 1892 and forever barring and forecosing you
from and of all right, title, interest estate prop
erty, equity of redemption in and said prem
ises, or any part thereof.
SLoNECKER, WHEELER s SwITZER,
IsEALl Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Attest: &. A. CHARL Es, Clerk. 35-37
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30
An ODen Meeting.

Elma B. Dalton, department presi-
dent of the Ladies of the G A. r. !,
will be at Great Bend on the night
of Dec. 8, and hold an open meeting
at Grand Army hall, for the purpose
of giving the aims, objects, etc., of
the order Everybody invited to be
present to hear the distinguished
lady, and especially the old soldiers
and their families. On the night of
the 7th she will inspect Circle No IS.
All members requested to be present.
MARTHA MOORE,
Circle President.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30
Dedication Ceremonies.

Sunday, December the 10th, is the
date for the dedication of the new
Evangelical church at Ellinwood.
Especial pains are being taken to
make the services most int, resting,
and a cordial invitation is extended to
all to attend. Parties from Great
Bend can go down by train and stay
over nigh: with mem bers Of the con-
gregation. or they can go down at 9:3S
a.. no. and return home at 1903 p. m.
Dinner will be prepared for all.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30
some Foolish People

Allow a cough to run until it gets be-
yond the reach of medicine. They often
say: "Oh, it will wear away; but in
most cases 1t wears them away. Could
they be induced to try the successful
medicine called Kemp's Balsam which
is sold on positive guarantee to cure,
they would Immediately see the excel
lent effect after taking the first dose.
Price SOC and 81. Ifial size free. at
I'll drug stores.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30
HIS HARD FATE.
Paul PASTOR" in Garrett Journal.

Paul Pastor" in Garrett Journal.
When was courtin' Mary Jane,
Some twenty years ago,
/ couldn't ulster sleep O. nights,
A tiIinkin' OF her so;
1t seemed ez if her purity face
Was fioatin' round the bed,
An little midgets in my ears
Buzzed all the things she said.
1 lost pile o. sleep, you het,
Til Hyman's knot was tied,
AM hadn't hardly made it up
Afore the baby cried.
Well, arter that, fur fifteen year
couldn't start dream
'Tbout acme kid r other'd wake
An kick, an howl, an scream.
At last got 'em all growed UP.
can now b'gosh," thinks 1,
This worn out frame IL get some sleep,
Err know the reason why
l went an bought feather bed
An pliers, soft ez snow,
Vow. Mary Jane,' sez 1, "hurrah
FIR Gods best gifts below"
But, durn tn everlastin' luck
Thet's plugged me from lad.
Tibet makes my head weigh forty ton,
AM almost drives me mad,
Thet wife O. mine hez jined club
With heaven an earth to tote,
An lectures me till peep O. day,
Cause she ''ain't lowed to vote"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30

Parties living on or near the line of
the streets, where the electric lights
are, can have electric lights furnished
on application to the Electric Light
Co. Also electric bells, and all kinds
of house bell work done, in this and
adjoining towns.
FRANK ROSE, Supt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30
USGRATEFUL REPUBLICANS.

In Police Jud &c Smiths court, last |
Thursday, it was demonstrated how
ungrateful and inconsistent are the |
republicans of this town. That good
republican stalwart, Marshall Dick
Ewalt. preferred charge against H.
Lee Worthington, the restaurant man.
for keeping house where loud, pro-
fame and indecent language was used"
and brought him before the police
judge for trial. A large number of
witnesses were on hand, and the
court began to grind. All the evil
dence produced went to show that if
any disorderly language was used or
acts performed, it was against the
protest of both Worthington and his
wife. The gist of evidence from all
the witnesses was about like this:
On the n ght of election the republic
can boys felt pretty good over the
indications that Geo. Spencer and
Pres Typer were elected. A "mob"
of them gathered together and ''took
possession of the town." at least they
swore that the marshal had practically
turned the town over TO them, stating
no arrests would be made of men who
were jollitying. After visiting the
blacksmith shop and getting outside
of four kegs 90 gallons) of beer they
repaired to MIR. Worthington's restaur
ant and "taking possession of the
ranch" continued to .jollify" to such
an extent that the proprietor had to
call in the night watch to clear them
out. All this was sworn to by the
members of the crowd. About the
same thing happened again on Sat
urday the 18th, the ratification
night" as sworn TO by the witnesses.
Mr.. Worthington's place was taken
possession of and he was forced to
provide fried chicken and other eata-
bles, while the boys danced Irish jigs,
Prussians jigs and bear dances on his
table, threw their companions over
the partition, and joilIfied as they
thought they had right to, ''beiDg
as how" the marshal, or night watch,
had given them to understand the
whole town was theirs.
Where the ingratitude comes in is by
the republicans officials, the marshal
and city attorney of this quiet, peace
able, orderly, modest, prohibition,
DRY town prosecuting Mr. Worth
ington, democrat, for permitting bis
place to be taken possession of on
those two occasions. 1t was his bust
ness 10 feed the hungry, and make
his guests "feel at home" He stood
the racket they made as long as be
could and then called ON the night
watch to put them out. He over
looked the unplasantries of election
night and tried to feed them again on
the occasion of their ratification
jamboree. Yet he must be yanked
before the police Judge and made &c
pay a penaltyl 1t is but just to ado
that the police Judge promptly dis
charged the defendant. the taxpayer:
of the city will liquidate any costs
that may have been incurred. The
evidence brought forth in the trial
onght to have been taken down by
a stenographer and incorporated in
the next republican prohibition plat
form.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30

ing csrds, and Col. Stewards, Dan
Banta or Barnyard Kelley along to
help fill in-and up. Take squint
at the Kansas political horoscope be-
fore you again rip those talented
speakers" up the back, or discourage
those s'long haired men and short
haired women"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30

"What's the difference between a
board bill and a bill board?" asked a
south end sport. eYou can't jump a
bill board, and you can the other"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30

The frost is on the pumpkin and
the folders in the shock, Thanks
giving day will soon do up the
strutting turkey cock. The man is
out of luck who has hole in either
sock-for the frost is on the pumpkin
and the folders in the shock.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30

Louis Gabbert, of Clarence town
snip, has fled an election contest
against Calvin Reeder of same town
ship, for the Office of township trustee.
The case will be heard before the board
of county commissioners on December
Doth.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30

An exchange says that the Duncan
&Clark female Ministries visited that
town the other night, and every lodge
in town had long session that night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30

to provide for his own wife. This is
the same fellow who called democratic
editors of Kansas "a band of fodder
bunterSo
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30

While driving over the county the
other dav we saw two threshing ma
chimes at work; while it was not at all
an. uncommon sight to see men gath
ering corn in their shirt sleeves.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30

''Dar amt nothin' like poached
eggs" remarked Sambo as he climbed
over the fence with hen under each
q arm.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30

In the district court the cases of
State vs. Schroeder, and Langford vs.
Case were continued to the next term
of court. The two kids who broke
into McMican's store were sent to the
pen, one for IS months and one for
9 years
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30

Cali flesh is grass" remarked the
pious landlady. mo 'taint-some
of it is leather" observed the boarder,
as he again tackled the beefsteak.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30

1t is safe to tell girl she is 'as
pretty as a picture"-but don't
specify the picture
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30

Get onto our handsome "pointer,"
and call and get a sample copy of
the Orange Judd Farmer. Regular
price 81 year, we can get it for
subscribers to the DEMOCRAT for rs
cents
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30

We asked republican yesterday
if his party was going to put the
Keeley cure in their platform next
year. He replied that they would
probably put it in some of their
candidates.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30

The first winter month is here, yet
there are said to be farmers still drill
ing in wheat in this county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30
K. of p.

K. of p
Woodland Lodge No. 81, meets every Thursday
evening. at hall north side of square.
w. X. Bunting, G.. G..
Chas. V. Brinkman, X. OF X. q 5.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30

STATE Printer Shows wife makes
some serious charges against her hus-
band in her suit for divorce. She
charges him with supporting another
woman in Topeka, and making a trip
to California with her aud uegiecting
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

COUNTY OFFICERS.
Treasurer Dick Bose
Clerk r Typer,
Attorney E l. HOtchkiss
Sheriff Geo Spencer
Clerk of Court A Charles
Register Z q Strothman
Probate Judge Brewer
Supt of Schools f Mckinney
Surveyor Sid Newcomb.
q Strothman
Commissioners w Bruce
&c L Moses
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30

The coming congress which seems
to be controlled by the organized ig-
norance of the country, will begin its
monkeying with the banking question.
Register.
WE GIVE this choice bit of republi-
can wit for the benefit of the SO called
straight-out democrats of this county
who went over body and soul we
mean breeches-to the republicans at
the recent election. o. they love the
democrats, the republicans doom elec
tion day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30

G. a. A.
Pap Thomas Post No. ST. meets every first and
third Saturday evenings, at q. n. X. Hall.
Ogle, P. c..
Z. Tyler, Agt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30

Odd Fellows
Valley Lodge No. %, meets every Wednesday
evening.
w. B. Cornell, n. G.
w. III. Bonner, Sec.
Clara Barton, Rebecca Degree, Lodge No. 81,
meets first and third Monday evenings of each
month.
Mrs. Cheney, n. g.
Mrs. John Crilley, V. G..
Miss Mary Moore. Secretary.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30
a. q. u. W..

a. O. U. w.
Great Bend Lodge No 1a7, meets at Odd Fellows
hail, every Tuesday evening. Ali visiting
brothers cordially invited to attend.
Hooper, NJ W.
G.. ". Smith, Rec
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-11-30
LODGE DIRECTORY.

Masonic
ST Omer Ce,nmandery No. ii, k T., meets at
Masonic hall, Fair block, the first and third Tues
days Of each month.
Z. r Moses, E. C..
E.W Waynant, Rec.
bIt. Nebo Chapter No. &c. r. A, M, meets at
Masonic hall the first and third Fridays of each
month r. c. Bailey, II. P
j. Geo. Brinkman, Sec.
Great Bend Lodge No. Is, A. F. & A. NJ meets at
Masonic hall the second and fourth Fridays of each
month Z w Waynant, w. M.
j. Geo. Brinkman. Sec
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1893-04-22

Unseen.
He displayed on his breast q label worded
- follows: 'Do not be ashamed of giving me
only a ~halfpenny-I am blind."LGrelot.
Water pipe and tin work done quickly
by LANCE & Schmitt, Reno.
A new lot of ladies, mems and chill
drens shoes just received at E. Girls
wold's.
Choice meats OF every description at
the Central Market besides butter, eggs,
cheese, honey krout, pig feet tripe &c.
Pleased Her.
Young Author engaging board)-You
have several literary men boarding here, l
believe.
Mrs. Slimdiet-Yes, quite a number. ]
Hike literary men
II am delighted to hear It,"
Eyes, you see, literary men never kick
when / demand cash in advance. They are
=>s2 70 it."-New York Weekly.
E. Olinghouse has 200 cords of wood
for sale rs follows: 4 foot cotton wood,
S. 2 foot cotton wood, S..
The universal ranges are the best, sold
by Lange & Schmitt, Reno.
Try those choice eastern mackerel at
the Central Market.
One third off on marked prices during
the next fifteen days to clear but for
stock taking. I will offer . lot OF ladies'
misses and children's shoes, slightly
soiled, at two thirds Of the marked price
also the same line of bright new stylish
regular goods, at a discount of ten per
cent or regular or marked prices.
Come and examine.
E. GRIswoLD.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1893-04-22
THE APPLE WORM.
A Brief Account in the Interest Of Nevada
Apple Growers.
NEWSPAPER BULLETIN NO. A..

NFWnfAfEk d LtAETlN NJ t.
This is the worst insect pest in Ne
vads vt the present time. Its prevail
ence and the limits of its distribution
have increased wonderfully within the
past few years. While some orchards
are slightly affected others are most
thoroughly stocked. This latter con-
dition will be common to all in the
zeal future. This insect, the mature
form of which is known as the codling
moth, originally came from Europe,
was brought into California about twen-
ty years ago and probably came into
Nevada from our neighbor state.
No exclusion act will have any effect
in a case Of this kind. Existing con-
ditions must be met and the apple crop
saved from ruin by intelligent individual
effort.
THE NATUKL HISTORY
Or habits of this insect should be under
stood to make evident the reasons for
the lines Of treatment commonly em-
ployed.