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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-28
BLOOD CREEK.

From zone of The Lads -
Harry Wigton is gone-dead gone,
too.
QUIT number of people are chop
ping wood on the creek these days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bannister were out
from Hoisington, Thursday night.
Sam Harper says the attraction at
district 81 is just as great for him as at
78.
There is to be an entertainment
given at the Boyle school house in a
short time.
A very pleasant evening was enjoyed
by those who attended the dance at
Mr.. Quinlan's on Thursday night.
Services have not been held at
Eveleigh school house for some time.
Rev. Woodburn has been holding meet
ings in HoisIngton.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-28

REALLY, it does look as though some
of the more honest republican editors
of Kansas were tired of the old prac-
tices that have been inimical to the re-
publican party, and that there may be
party revolt that will amount to some
thing. Ed. Hoch, of the Marion Re
cord, has been rather outspoken for
honesty of late years. Last week, in
an editorial concerning some of the re-
cent acts of his party, he says:
Time was when party promises could
be ignored without danger. Not so
now. That man is a fool who thinks
he can outrage public decency with
impunity aud without detriment to
himself. and that party is not wisely
led whose leaders think they can play
with the public conscience and with
law as cat plays with mouse. Let
US have no more gambling at head
quarters, no more Ward McAllister
foOlishness in the name of the party,
and particularly no more buns in the
name Of banquets.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-28
ELLINWOOD.
From the Advocate.

From the Advocate.
Henry Hirsh made trip to Hudson
Monday.
MISS Pollard, of Nickerson, was in
the city for several days the first of the
week, the guest of Mrs. Ola Forgy.
V. S. Musil visited the penitentiary
while in Leavenworth last week. He
says the Hermes boys are in the coal
mines.
Fred Metz, who was injured in a
runaway some weeks ago, is able to be
out again. He says you can't keep a
good man down long.
VIM. Nostrand returned this week
from a three weeks visit at his old
home in New York. He says the
winter we have had here is not a cir
cumstance compared with what they
have had back there. .
P. B. Kimpler received a telegram
from Saunemin Illinois, yesterday an
nouncing the death of his aunt, Mrs.
Meis. He and his brother Joe left on
the evening train to be present at the
funeral.
The following are the new officers
elected for the ensuing term of the
EIIlnWOOd Literary and DEBATING So
ciety: President, H. j. Roetzel: Vice
President. D. E. Willms; Secretary,
Lucind Breuer; Treasurer, Mrs. Chas.
Grant.
DIED: On Friday, February 18th,
Olivia, the little four months old baby
of P. B. and Lizzie Kimpler. Death
at the best is sad, but when it visits
the same household three times in the
short space of year, it is doubly sad.
OF their four little prattlers, they now
have but one-the oldest-and surely
kind words of sympathizing friends are
not sufficient to herl the wounded
hearts. The remains of the little one
were laid away to their last earthly
resting place Sunday afternoon. in the
presence of a host of sympathizing
friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-28
NOTES FROM OUR NE1eHBoRs.
CLAFLIN,

From the Leader
Miss Myrtle Fryberger, of Great
Bend, is here visiting the Weltmers.
The elements seem to be doing pen
ance for their sins of the past month.
Ice over 10 inches thick was cut on
Cow creek last week. Jim Dalziel put
up lot of as fine ice as we have ever
seen in this country.
A newspaper man of this county in
speaking of prominent young milliner
said: "He was glad to see her stock
ing up" A few days later on passing
her on the street he got a parasol
broken over his Hoisington
Dispatch. And the Lacrosse Clarion
says it was a "Hoisington newspaper
man" How about it, Ira.
Sam Slower returned Saturday from
his hunting expedition to the Strip. He
says they bagged two deer and had a
general good time. Sam says, however,
that they had no need of an "antidote'
on this trip as no snakes interfered with
| their enjoyment. We thought he bat
ted his left eye when speaking of the
| ''antidote" but we may have been mis-
taken.
An accident befeil Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Vance Wednesday morning which was
| fortunately not attended with serious
consequences. They were coming into
town in cart, and as they were about
to cross the railroad the horses became
frightened at a hand car, upset the car
throwing Mr.. and Mrs. Vance out anc
ran up Main street until the livery barn
was reached where the animal ran be-
tween two vehicles and was caught
No injuries other than a few Sigh
bruises were sustained by the occupants
of the cart.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-28
HEIzER SHOTS.

From Remington"
Have you seen Jake Alfs new cart?
Farmers report almost half of their
wheat killed by the last cold spell.
John Coss was threashing cane seed
and barley for Pete Schemerhorn last
Friday.
The entertainment that was held at
II school house last Friday night was
pronounced ''out of sight" by those
who attended.
The sad intelligence has just reached
US that, Frank Leek, one of the Heller
coronet men, was drowned on last Sat
urday night. The band was playing
"Suwanee River" and Frank fell in.
We know nothing about the illness of
Miss Bell Domestic, p" but we give it as
our candid opinion that if she had the
grip, that it was of the heart. Better
ask the Heller correspondent of the
Register. He might give you the de-
sired information.
We wonld like to know how ''Domes-
tic" got it into his Uranium that part of
the band boys were hugging the stove
during the cold weather. Out of IS
members there never was more than
two members absent on practice night;
they might have been hugging their
wife, as Domestic was. Better you
would come and practice domestic.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-28

SENATOR JOHN ARMSTRONG Is prov
ing himself an active and able serv-
ant of the people whom he represents.
Every petition or communication from
anindividual or body Of citizens receives
prompt attention, and brings to the
petitioner prompt and courteous re-
sponse; in this way keeping in touch
with his constituents Record.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-28
ALBERT.

From ''Peck" Himself
Wy U R, YY U B, ICU R YY for
me.
Miss Anna Gallon was sick last week,
but is better.
Joe EwaIt, of Great Bend, was in our
village Saturday last.
Charley Haas and Sig Jacoby spent
Thursday in the county seat,
Lew Cooper. of Great Bend is now
attending to ]. S. Winget's Office.
Geo. Everett and his best girl spent
Sunday with his best girl, in Heller.
H. E. Nordman and wife spent last
Sunday visiting friends near OlmItz.
The last few days seems to US like
spring, but the ice has not broke yet.
Poor George Schlegel is very i'll with
fever, but with good care he will pull
through.
Rev. Rubicam's meetings at this
place are meeting with large gains and
good attendance.
The last seen of Ich Wise he was 60
ing east on the flying machine. Won
der where he will light
The good people of district "A will
organize their entertainment Monday
night Yes, viii go out.
''Do have a piece of chicken,
Charleyl" mo dear, they are too
tough" (Heard on the side.)
c. F. Hays and H.. G. Gallon have
taken the examination and will soon
take their turn at riding the goat in the
A. O. u. w.
Sonny? o, he's the same as of old;
his habits are as has often been told; he
was awful nice while Mat was here-at
least she thought so when he would ap-
pear, but now she has left here, and
gone to the Strip, Sonny is now muchly
| down in the lin
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-28

Pueblo, was in town Sunday visiting
friends. He is now running train on
the Denver & Gulf with headquarters
at Trinidad.
A. S. Cooke went to Kansas City
Monday to attend the lumber dealers
association meeting. From there he
will go to Wichita to attend the A. o.
U. w. grand lodge and will not return
for about ten days.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-28
THE DEBIT HABIT.

L
making progress when the fact is
known that in neighboring state
there is actually in existance society
with the avowed purpose of abolishing
debt Of course, debt cannot be en-
tirely abolished, but by perseverance
and practice many of US may aquire the
habit of paying as we go. In many in
stances owing is a habit that has been
contracted by worthy people who could
if they would be rid of it. If by the
organization of societies we may become
prompt payers. no time should be lost
in establishing them.
To the poor man with steady en-
ployment who is epdeavoring to save
growing members of his family for the
inevitable future, the habit Of owing is
serious drawback. The family with
store book nearly always buys more
than is really needed because it is so
easY'to make bills that are paid week
or a month after the purchases are
made. By paying on the SPOT the buy
er oftener sees the money going, and
there is fuller realization Of what is
taking place. This at once suggests
! economy, for if the sum reserved for
household expenses is prematurely ex-
haasted the saving bank fund will have
to be drawn upon. And what freedom
it is to be free froBQ debts of all sorts?
Who 6Oac NOT
village blacksmith who looked the
whole world in the face for he owed
not any man?" And who after paying
debt that has for years been hanging
over him. does not feel as if great
burden had suddenly been renewed
from his shoulders2
The lady who has proposed an anti
debt society for this city should receive
all encouragement. The temptations
of the drygoods and millinery stores
are SO great; but is not woman will
also great ? And will; she not in time
have more to wear under the cash syS-
tenn? Let the ladies especially unite
to abolish debt. The merchants, too,
would be more prosperous under the
system.
This generation may not see the spot
cash idea fully carried cut, but start
can be made. AS promoter of morals
and solid business prosperity there is
nothing like spot cash.-Post-Dispa
The cash system would indeed
be great benefit to our country, as
we'll as to individuals, but why the
ladies especially should unite to abol-
ish debt, the Post-Dispatch does not
explain. We venture the assertion
that the ladies do not make the bigger
part of the debts, nor are they the
cause of their being made. Women as
q rule are more economical than men
and Will be reasonably sure of g, way
Of paying before going in debt. Again
we feel pretty sure that if the women
could have as much money foC their
own personal expenses, as some Of their
brothers and husbands spend for tobac-
co, drink and other necessaries, they
would neither go in debt nor find the
temptations of the drygoods or millin-
cry stores greater than their pocket
books could afford.
The Post-Dispatch is right in wish
ing the debit system abolished; but is
narrow minded when it calls on the
ladies especially to do away with the
evil that the men are mainly RESPONSE
BILE for.
Is mans will not great enough to
deny himself harmful pleasures, that
he, his family and all concerned will be
benefited?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-28

villified for demanding resubmission
but democratic resubmission is a
straightforward and honorable thing
compared to the republican failure to
enforce the law.-Abilene News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-28
CAUGHT IN KANSAS.

That is a sweet scented candidate for
mayor in Kansas City, Kansas. His
name is Gaflick.
* x
Tom Fuiton's last fling: kansas
has now tive Bakers IN congress. one a
states man and the other dough-man."
observer" the sage of Prairie
Home, says~that at Pawnee Rock they
have to have a revival every three
months in order to hold their grip on
the converted foot racers of that town.
A Rice county man wants to know
what has become of the cid buy-met-
alist whe used to go around
the country buying up ola scraps of
iron?" Died for want of trust' prob
ably.
The Ness County News thinks it
shame that Chester I. Long should
stump the seventh Kansas district in
favor of home protection, and then
go oven to the Missouri liae to get
wife.
X x X
It takes tbirty-three drug'stores with
permits to supply irrigation for Tope-
ka citizens, to say nothing about the
peep-hole joints and the famous moral
institution knewn as the Topeka
Club.
It is observed that while the Lord
uses the whole universe to advertise
his goodness, yet the devil gives one
pretty good idea of his meanness
through one man who won't pay his
subscription.
A pointer" from the Newton Jour
nal: "When the prospects were bright
for the passage Of the silver bill by the
Senate, wheat advanced in price; after
the defeat of the bill the price fell
down again"
The town council of Pittsburg will
now see how foolish II was for them to
let their city become dry. Tom Fulton
has sold out TO coon and transferred
his piscatorial excursions to other
brooks and deils.
x X X
1t is suggested by the Wichita Bea-
con that the advanced" females who
are talking about getting up that duel
government should send Tor Queen Lii
to take charge Of their field forces. Lii
ought to make good farm hand.
Wiz Koffer, in his Voice, suggests
that q Windmill, garden hoe and q
man wbo is not afraid of shortening his
life by indulging in little healthful
exercise, is all the outfit that is need
ed to farm an acre OF ground by means
of irrigation.
The Cimmaron Jacksonian comments
on 1.-THE young man down east VINO
hung himself because people found
fault with him. by stating that if the
practice should become general the
trees would be full Of hanging preach
ers, teachers and editors.
Tom Leftwich of the Larned Eagle
Optic, thinks the Arkansas City man,
who WAS pursued by wolves recently,
has slight consciousness OF the trou-
bles that daily beset Governor Morrill,,
who is constantly importuned for meat
by the political wolves in sleeps
clothing.
* X x
The report that Chief Justice Horton
had resigned is unfortunately a mis-
take, but there is not one man out of
one hundred but who will say Horton
ought to resign, after making the dis
graceful attack upon Ex-Governor
LeweIling at the Douglas banquet.
Horton evidently must have had too
much of the Kaw water served to the
house of Douglas.
'tKansas may have injured her con-
stitutiOn in her youth, having been
quite gay and used much of the ardent,
but on reaching her majority she re-
formed, and since then has been as
temperate as the temptations from her
surrounding sisters would admit, sug-
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-21
HONESTY RULES
ROSBNBAUM
BROS

We want everybody to be-
come thoroughly imbued with
the idea that there is only one
kind Of mel chandise obtain
able here-and that one is the
safe, sound, reliable kind.
And another thing: AS
plainly as quality cheracterizes
the stock, so 1owness is a
marked feature of the prices.
Thare you have the two ele.
nlen,s necessary to satisfaction
Joined inseperably at this we'll
known establishment.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-21
ONE HEAD USHER.
She Ways Wherein. He Differed From
Others of His Calling.

sho Ways Wherein lie Differed From
Others of His Calling.
1t IS rs old as tho Proverbs that tie
cobbIer's children are always poorly
shod.
The restaurant man goes homo for
dinner, and the bartender is total alb
stainer.
Tho druggist may patronize the faith
cure and the railway man knows of no
greater luxury than a ride i'll q buggy
The street car conductor is glad to get a
day off, so he can take long walk
A more remarkable case than any of
these is that of the head usher at the
theater, and one theater in particular
Probably every playgoer IN Chicago
knows.him The title of "head usher"
does him an injustice. He is more like a
host or the chief of reception commit
tee.
There are head ushers who pounce
upon you, grab the coupons, thrust them
back into your fumbled hands and shout,
First aisle to the right''
There are other head ushers who tell
you to hurry up or step lively. They
give loud warming that all coupons must
be ready.
They shout, "Hcy, therer' and are
constantly distracted because of tho i'm
mense responsibility which they imagine
is resting upon them.
AS soon as a snippy young man gets
into box Office or is engaged us an
usher, he begins to imagine that he
owns the house, the company and good
part OF the frontage i'll the block
But the exceptional head usher is
calm, polite, attentive and solicitous
Nomatter how rapidly the crowd may
pour Ill, it seems that every ono who
comes receives some courtesy at his
hands.
He doesn't shout or grab and the
small children are not afraid Of him
The most remarkable thing about this
model master of ceremonies, however,
is that he knows very little about actors
or plays.
The other evening, when the house
was crowded and the performance was
being received with noisy approval, o
man who came into the foyer between
acts remarked to him, well, it's O
funny show"
II dare say" he replied; "the house
seems to like it. -
Didn't you see it?'
"No; ! was out here all the time"
Is that so? Don't you step inside to
see the performances
"Oh, no. My duties keep me here. In
the 10 years that have been in this po-
sition have never seen performance "
At first the man wouldn't believe it.,
but it was Il fact Just tho ame.-Chi-
cago Record.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-21
BEN's SERVICES APPRECIATED
A Helper in tho Machine Works Ras ,
HAPPY Wedding.

a Helper in tho Machine Works Ras n
Happy Wedding.
Benjamin Claiborne 10 q colored man
and is employed as helper in the
foundry ct the Roanoke Machine Works
benjamin Is very popular with the men
and is ever willing to do them sc vice.
That shows Benjamin has level head
For long time Ben's heart has pinned
for the joys OF married life. His
hearthstone was lonely and desola to
and he resolved to take unto himself a
wife. Mary Ferguson was the lucky
maiden upon whom Ben's choice fell
and Wednesday night the two were
made one by Rev. Gillings at the Afri.
can M. e. Church.
Ben had confded the fact of his ap-
preaching bliss to the men in the
foundry. and they concluded to attend
his wedding in Q body. Conseo uently,
when the minister pronounced the words
that marked an epoch in Gems life,
they were listened to by large number
OF moulders. In the party were Fore
men E. 9. Welch and Patrick Hickey;
Oouncilmen j. j. Casey and A. W. Les
cure, and Messr5. George DuiRuid, T..
N. Reynolds, j. B. Ffawley, Patrick
Kennedy, j. A. Garland, w. L Krsige,
NJ. L. Curley, W. II. Egolf, ]. E. Coins
and Michael Mack.
The men in Ben's department. con-
cluded to show their appreciation OF his
services in more substantial manner
than by merely attending his wedding.
So they took up q subscription and pur-
chased number OF wedding presents,
which they carried to the happy couple
yesterday. Mr.. j. B. Frswley made a
speech and Mr.. It. N. Reynolds did
likewise. Ben Is probably the happiest
helper employed in the Machine Works.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-21
RGady-nadG Sheets and
Pillow Cases.

A..bleached sheet q yards wide, %
yards long, pinch hem, Androscoggin
cotton 49c each.
A bleached sheet SOx90 inches, "a
inch hem, Lockwood cotton 523c each.
a mammoth Bleached sheet 90X90
inches, 3 inch hem, Pequot cotton Csc
each.
a, bleached pillow case 3Gx45 An
droscoggin cotton, lac each. We also
have better quality, same size size,
l5c each.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-21
erich in Good Works."

The Epworth League OF Greene
Memorial will meet in the lecture room
OF the church to.nilht. The Young
People OF the congregation are cordially
invited to attend and are earnestly
solicited to become members. The
management is DESTROYS of introducing
into the lesRue an onward movement,
and to make it league that will be
rich in good works"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-21
ParaSOlS, Paras0ls

We are headquarters for Parasols--a
beautiful white silk parasol with
white stick and Paragon frame, only
$3.50; you cannot get as good one any
where for less than 80.
a lovely black or white silk parasol,
with 6-inch ruffie around the bottom,
only 90; price them elsewhere and
you'll be told 3d. to So.
We could enumerate the prices of
parasols to SO. We would respect
fully ask you to call and look over the
selection; that's the best proof.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-21
Christ Church Mission.

Rev. Mr. w. A. Bsw, OF Rocky Mount.
preached an eloquent sermon last night
to crowded church. His text was:
Come thou with US and we will do thee
good; for the Lord hath spoken good
concerning Israel" part Of the Gosh
verse OF the 10fh chapter OF Numbers.
His method of treatment was both at
tracsive and fo}cible. His theme was
an urgent invitation to everyone to
come to the church. After promising
that the Old Testament typefies in
many INSTANCES the more spiritual
doctrines Of the New Testament and
that the history OF Israel from tia
bondage in Egypt to its triumphant en-
trance into Canaan aymbolizes the life
OF each man from his bondage of sin to
his entrance into the glories OF Para
disc, he pointed out that all the great
rites of the Christian religion, baptism,
confirmation, communion, marriage and
the burial service, emphasize the fact
that life is journey. He then DIS
cussed the reasons for accepting the in
vitation OF Moses. which the church has
repeated through all the ages. First,
from beautiful standpoint, it will do
both your mind and body good, and sec
ond, from a spiritual standpoint, it will
save your soul. Rev Mr.. Baw will
preach this morning at IL and again to-
night at o'clock.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-21
Roanoke Lady to be Married.

Cards are out for the marriage OF Miss
Edith &c. Workman, of this city, to Mr..
Geo. w. Huntzinger, of Pottsville, Pa, ,
on June 20 The wedding will take
place at the home OF the brides grand
iasher at Lyksns, Pa , where she has
been visiting for some months.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-21
Omcer Flick's hIustache.

A good story WAS going the rounds of
police circles on OFFICER Flick Yesterday.
FLICK has heretofore. sporsed a heavy
mustache, but yesterday morning when
ne reported for duty his lip was clean
shsven. According 10 the story told by
his brother officers Flick was not recog.
nized and he had to tell who he was be.
fore he could be assigned beat.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-21
Important Sale of Trimmed
Millinery,

Not the usual reduction sale OF shop-worn or
soiled Hats that every house has to sell cheap
In order 10 sell at all, and that so many houses
advertise as most extraordinary BANG AIMS.
Every Hat offered In this lot In new, bright
ifesh-made mp within the past few days Fcr
this sale we have reduced our prices more than
half:
The SO Hats are now $3.50
The IS Hats are now S275
The so Hats are now SO Is
The S12 Hats are now $l75
The Sl3 Hats are now 81 u.s.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-21

Dinwiddie, over the remains of ]. j..
Downs and his little grandson, John
Edward Downs. The pall-bearers for
Mr.. Downs were Messrs. VIM. McDer-
mott, Morris MinnehsH. Dennis Nc
Crosson. D. T. Keyser, J. NJ. Bennett
and r. B. Moody. The following off,
ciased in like capacity for the child:
g. q. Dudley, Bud Adams, B. T. Hughes
and Fl. Blankenship. The interment
was In the City Cemetery.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-21
Arrested for Stealing SIX Goods.

Bird Wade, colored. was arrested by
officer johnson last night, on a warrant
charging him wi th stealing seven and
one-half yards o. silk goods from G..
May. Wade wa only released from
jail Wednesday,. where he had been
serving out So so fine for jumping on
street cars.