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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-16
AROUND CLAFLIN.


The Leader Says
Our boys will give the last dance OF
the season at Carey's hall next Friday
evening April II.
Rev. j. W. Blundon has be reap
pointed pastor of the Clafin M. E.
church for the ensuing year.
We are glad to report that Frank
Clark, who was laid up by sickness
for couple Of weeks, is out again
and looking hearty as ever.
A dispute arose in Logan township
Sunday over the lease of a tract OF
land, during which Mr.. Stoltz re-
ceived slight gun-shot wound at the
hands of Mr.. Prues.
Frank Roesler Sr. got telegram
from La Crosse, Wis, that his mother
died there Wednesday morning. Mrs.
Roesler was very old and her death
was not unexpected.
The rain Tuesday afternoon was
grand. Itpoured down for over an
hour, soaking the ground to a good
depth. The present prospects for a
crop in this vicinity was never ex-
celled The rain extended over the
north part of the county.
We are indebted to Trustee Ozen-
berger for the following interesting
statistics of Independent township for
the year ending March 1st, 1896
Inhabitants. 623; No. of families, 81
Marriages, 6; Births, 10; Deaths, g.
Wheat sown during the fall of '95
IL, 410 acres; Rye, ITO acres; Prospec,
tive acreage of corn to be planted
2,4S2; Oats, 22O acres; Potatoes, sc
acres; Kaffir corn, 34S acres; Other
grains, 81 acres; Butter made in the
past year. 6,10Olbs. Tue number O.
animals in the township are as follows:
Horses, 1,34S; Mules, SO; Mich COWS
PIG; Other cattle, 255; Swine, 243.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-16
PAWNEE ROCK ITEMS,

PAWNEE ROCK ITEMS.
By "Pawnee Rock Corker.''
Mrs. J. w. Radcliffe is on the sick
list this week.
w. M. Lewis is putting up merry.
go-round Windmill.
Why is it that unmarried people
don't like rainy Sunday?
Now you look out, George, you
will do something you had not ought
to do.
We understand that a child was
born to Mr.. and Mrs. John Wise,
Friday digit.
r. G. McDougal has moved his
house on to Main street; he wants to
see and be seen.
How do you like muddy Kansas
You wanted a change; now you got
it, how do you like it?
BoRN-To Walter Cleveland, son,
Friday night. Walt. says he would
have treated if it had been girl.
We had a good shower Saturday
and Sunday. Only one thing I did
not like about it, it causes dlsappoint.
IA ents.
Notwithstanding the bad weather
Sunday afternoon, a goodly number
of persons gathered at the NJ. E
church to hear DIR. Hodson.
''Never speak well or i'll of your
self" says an eastern proved" 'If
we'll, men will not believe you; if i'll
they will believe a great deal more
than you say"
[. G. Riggs and T. r. Ratclifi
bought 50 bushels of onion sets at
Larned last week. They are farming
on heavy scale. They have got
scents-the onions have.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-16
HoIsINGToN COMMENTS.

Be
From the Dispatch
Misses Lizzie Wildgen and Ella
Shaw are teaching private school.
Lew Kelly made couple of trips
west twisting brakes last week.
Mr.. Brockway will work in the
Great Bend creamery. He will move
his family there.
The Office at last caught Col. D. J.
Newton, He was elected member of
the school board from the 4th ward,
Great Bend. precinct that should
now be joined to Stafford county or
Wichita.
Another Hoisingtonian has been
accorded high honor. L. F. johnson
this week received his commission as
deputy head consul NJ. w. of A. for
Kansas. This confers on him the
authority to institute camps, collect
charter fees. give instruction in the
work, install officers etc.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-16

r. L. Stokes of Manhattan, repre-
senting the Merchants Mutual +. and
L. Assn, was in the city last week, and
called on the DEMOCRAT. Mr.. Stokes
is an old Kansan. and has long been
taking an active part in the dairy in
terests of the state. He is quite Ell
thusiastic in that line, and congratu-
lates the farmers OF Barton county up
on the interest they are taking in the
creamery business. His daughter is
one Of the instructors in the State Ag-
ricultural College Of Manhattan.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-16

We had thought that Great Bend
was pretty free from dead beats. until
the other day we learned of 2 man in
this town who has regular place of
business, and apparently stands we'll
with some of the people, who has made
practice of going into the different
county offices and deliberately taking
tabs of letter heads. By cutting off
the heading. all but the date line, he
uses such letter heads in bis business
correspondence. The DEMOCRAT hates
TO admit that the city holds such a
man. but it is the fact, all the same.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-16
Advertised Letters.

Following is list of letters remaining uncalled
in the postofdce at Great Bend. for the week
ending April IS 1896:
Ebey. Miss Mary, Horn, W. B.
Swain, Albert, SEnn5y, VIM.
Persons calling for any of the above letters VIII
please saw advertised WILL {. STOKE. P A.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-16

John Coss was threshing cane and
kaffir corn seed last week.
Mss Emma Webbs, of Lacrosse,
spent Easter Sunday here.
- VIM. HORNE, of Great Bend, was
doing dentistry work here Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Giles were visiting
in Ellinwood Monday and Tuesday.
Clarence Jones, the night operator
at Horace, was visiting south of town.
D. E. Freyberger was doing bust.
ness at Clafin the fore part of the
week.
W. 81. Rice, from the north part of
the county, came down into Egypt
after corn last week.
Henry Meyer has resigned his posi-
ton with the Heller Creamery Conn
pany, and will run the skinner at
Olmitz for Will Merritt. Guss Fem
takes his place here at Heller.
ALBERT ITEMS.
From "The Silent One."
Two weddings this week.
A. M. Button is reported some bet.
ter.
Gertrude Luck is working for VIM.
Wilkinson.
Surprise party at John Ruble's last
Friday night.
Little Roger Winget is quite sick
at this writing.
This is a general moving week for
people of Albert.
Lew Gabbert is putting up his
windmill this week.
Finest rain for three years last Sat-
urday and Sunday.
Prospects for a wheat crop were
never better than at present.
Gus Faber says no more horseback
riding 80 long as I can ride wheel.
A horse fell with him and used Gu.
rather roughly.
John Gallon has rented the Albert
House to Mr.. Bardwell, the new
blacksmith, and moved back on the
farm. Henry Gallon and Geo. Evere
are also changing their place of abode
During the storm Saturday las
the lightning struck Charley Hayes
windmill, tearing up the tower con
siderably, the mill being near th'
house the shock broke about all thu
window lights on that side of tn,
house.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-16

At 2 p. n. Tuesday Of this week,
Grant Dickinson. OF Pueblo, Colo, and
Miss Birdie Van Pelt. of Great Bend,
were married, at the home Of the bride.
hrs. Van Pelt Is very near DEATH
door, and asked that the marriage of
her daughter occur before she was
called away.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-16

Excursion: Via Santa Fe Route
Hutchinson Kan, Kansas Musical Ju-
biIee, May 26-2S. Rate S1-54 for round
trip. Dates of sale. May 25th TO 18th
inclusive. Final limit for return. Nay
3Oth. W4I. KEN ROBERTSON, Agt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-16

Chan Townsley came home last Sat
urday, TO visit a day with the home
folks before taking conspicuous part
in his wedding at Topeka Tuesday.
He came very near having to cancel his
engagement at Topeka, by reason of
the snow blockade in the west.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-16

The high wind of Sunday RACED 10 the
ground the old kidder building which
had been moved from Main street to
lots on Williams street south OF the
Cal Crilly place. The building was not
occupied, and for long time has been
On the point of lettering over Several
old awnings about town were also
blown down
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-16

When thinking of laying in your
supply of spring seeds remember that
the Great Bend Implement Co. will
have complete stock of the FRESHEST
seeds, from the best houses, for sale at
hard times prices. If
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-16

Both the Santa Fe and Mo- 2 trains
were snowbound in the west Monday
of this week. Two feet of snow is re-
ported in New Mexico.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-16

The newly elected officers of Hoising.
ton are: Mayor, J. E. Almond; Po-
lice Judge, J. G. Lytle; Councilmen.
a. L. Peugh, Nat Scroggin. l.. E. Ba-
ker and Joe Degan-all good men
who will see that the best interests OF
the town are promoted.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-16

Msss l.. II. Webb, colored lee
turer OF Illinois, addressed an audience
at the court house, on the subject of
..Americanism, Wednesday night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-16

STRAYED-From east of Great Bend,
a gray mare, to 10 years old, medium
height. Information of her wherea-
bouts, or her return, will be rewarded.
G.. STROBEL.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-16

John Frank was called to Heller
Sunday. to make some repairs on the
creamery engine. He drove home that
night, after eleven o'clock, and says it
was the darkest drive he ever took.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-16

Annual Interstate Contest at Tope-
ka, Kansas, May 18th, 1895 via Santa
Fe Route Fare and one third on Ger
tificate plan. Certificates to be signed
by S. L. Mcclure. secretary.
WIN. KEN ROBERTSON. Agt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-16

WANTED-A woman 70 do plain
sewing, at house. Inquire at this Office
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-16

If the weather is pleasant the band
will give an open air coucert Satur-
day. at O'Clock.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-16
Heller HASH

By Remington
Nice rain if you please.
Hiezer now sports base ball nine.
Miss Pearl Gould is visiting her
sister at Clahin.
Those who have their oats and bar
ley sown are rejoicing.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-06-27
IRONSIIIRE.

Mrs Samuel Elliott and sister Miss
Romia Smack, Of Wilmington. Del.
are visiting their mother. Mrs Clay
ton Cakes.
We sympathize with Mr.. and Mrs
Will Warren i'll the death Of their in.
FAINT son.
Our ChIldren's Day exc rcises will
he observed ON Sunday evening OF
June 2Sth. An excellent program
will be rendered by the children, and
young ladies; and delightful time is
anticipated. All are cordially invited.
Quite Il number of our young peo-
pie attended the festival nj Liberty
Town last Saturday evening. All re-
port Il Jolly time, especially two Of our
young men.
Mnmps are still raging in our vicin,
ity, and Miss Lille West seems to
have fallen victim t. this disease.
Miss Berthe Scott has been visiting
her friend. Romia Smack.
Base Ball playing seems To he the
order of the day and ouI hoys are
in great demand. Do you wonder
why when we tell you that they were
never known IL have been beaten.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-06-27
\ Watcr-WorkS Pointer.

The Pocomoke City Lcdgcr says !:
Last week while getting up steam
on the fire engine. one of the tubes
burst. thus rending it unfit to he used
Even with the monthly practice of the
fire company, and the testing OF the
apparatus we can never he sure that
we are prepared to fight fire. Had
Thursdays call been for fire, we would
have been he pless. In view of our
past experiences in 1888 and 1892, as
well As the experiences OF our sister
towns in previous years, and OF Parks
ley. Franklin and other Virginia
towns this year we should feel more
anxibu that we should have all the
protection possible against this destroy
ing agent rs quickly n possible. Now
that water works are 10 he introduced,
all, probably, would like to see them
put in As soon as possible. with due
regard is to cost and best system
Above is the argument We have
always used in advocating water works
in preference to a fire engine to Snow
Hill. Both are advisable and we hope
that our people will some day be able
to secure the ad'litipnal protection af-
ior.led hy a we'll equipped fire depart
me l. Between the two systems, how
cv,r, We would take water works every
time, not only because of the conven.
fence to every household into which
the water is introduced, but as Il pro-
lection against just such cOnilagrations
Il, are above referred to and also to
the one OF 1893 that befell our own
town and is still well remembered
with deep regret by everyone. Our
friends in Pocomokc are wise in re-
qucsting prompt action on the part of
the City Council and we would say to
those officials that duty to self.demands
immediate action on their part, for the
reason that should another fire occur
Ia destroy the property Of their people,
they will he held responsible TO GER
tain extent, aud. after reasonable time
ior the completion OF the work. the
results Of a fire will be placed entirely
upon their shoulders Human nature
is the same everywhere, and it is al
ways more willing to condemn than
to praise, therefore, we would advise
the officials OF our sister town to make
no unreasonable delay or assume no
risk of blame by taroiness in the intro.
duction of the water-protection from
fir for which large majority of their
citizens otcd.-EDs MESSENGER
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-06-27
WEDDING BELLS.
Clerk Ofthc Court Il. II. Purnell
Married i'm Baltimore.

Miss Mary Colquhoun Goldsbor.
ough, daughter OF Mr.. Charles Colds
borough, was married at noon Thurs
day to Mr.. Francis Henry Purnell, OF
Snow Hill, Nd.
Owing to the recent death of the
groom's father, Mr. Francis J. Purnell,
OF Worcester county. Md the cere.
mony was quiet affair and took place
at the home Of the brides parents, 924
st. Paul street, BALTIC Only relatives
and few intimate friends of both
families were present.
The couple were married in the
front parlor by Rev. G. George Cur
RE, rector of Christ Protestant Episco.
pal Church The parlors, halls, library
and dining-room were beautifully dec
GRATED with palms, smilax and choice
flowers. The mantles were banked
with roses. The marriage ceremony
was performed in the front parlor, and
in the back parlor was stationed
Feldman's orchestra, which rendered
soft music during the ceremony and
during the wedding breakfast which
followed.
Mr.. Arthur +. Newbold, of Phila.
delphia, was the best man. There
were no bridesmaids. The brides
gown was of white crepe over silk
trimmed with chiffon rufiles and lace.
She wore long tulle veil and carried
"A bouquet of white peas The groom
wore IL black cutaway coat and light
trousers.
The breakfast was served at small
tables in the dining-room Immediately
after the ceremony The guests drank
to the health of the bride and groom
Later in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs.
Purnell left for the North. On Mon.
day they will Join the brides father,
Mr.. Goldshorough. and his son and
daughter, Mr. Charles Goldsborough,
.Jr., AMI Mis-, Ellen Goldshorough, in
New York, when Mr.. Guldsborough,
junior. aud Miss Goldsborough will
sail Tor Europe with party of friends
Mr. and Mrs. Purnell will then 60 to
Ocean City for few weeks and the
remainder of the season they will
spend at Bar lIarbor They will re,
side in Snow Hill
The bride has received over hun
dred handsome presents, one # the
most valuable and one that is hi "
priced, is solid silver service OF six
pieces 1t is the gift of Mr. Purnell':
aunt, Miss Nancy Purnell, OF Berlin
1t is made Of coin silver, hammered,
and has been in the Purnell family
for over two hundred years.
The MESSENGER extends congratu.
latlons and hest wishes for happy
future.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-06-27
Sale of Snow Hill Water Bonds.

The Mayor AMI Council OF the town
of Snow Hill. Maryland. offer for sale
eighteen thousand dollars of water
bonds of said town. hearing six per
cent. interest and payable semi an
nually on the first day Of January and
July of each and every year.: said
Bonds are exempt from all taxation
except for State purposes and will be
issued in series oi one thousand dollars
each and are redeemable as follows !:
Ole thousand dollars thereof in ten
years from the date of their issue.
and thereafter annually one thousand
dollars in each and every year until
the whole amount shall have been
paid.
Bids will be received until July lst,
1896. Further information can be
had On application To the under
signed. JONI T. MOORE, Mayor.
+. ;. DAsnIEIL, Sec'y. n Treas.
Snow HILL. Mn, June 20, 1896.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-06-27
Election Officials.

The following named persons have
been recommended TO the Board OF
Supervisors of Election for Worcester
County for Registers OF Voters and
Judges OF Election
First District james II. Vincent,
II IL. King.
Second District John J. Collins,
Sidney f. Selby.
Third District -Silas W. TAYLOR,
Harry f. Palmar.
Fourth District-.Josiah II. Powell,
John b. Richards.
Fifth District l. W. ii. Bu;ting
George III Nandom.
Sixth District john II. Truitt,
DIR. John d. White.
Seventh District-.John Fooks,
Francis :. Townsend.
Eighth District George w. Tull
VIM. +. Selby.
Ninth Dlstrict-.James B. Lytle
Gordon A. Marshall
The first named in each district is Il
Republican and the second Demo
crat. Any complaint against the
appointment of any one of the above.
named persons must be filed with the
Board Of Supervisors before the Nth
day OF July.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-06-27
STOCKTON.

Mr.. Harry Wentworth, of Balti-
more is visiting Mr.. |. ii. Tull.
Miss Bessie Glib, of Fish Hawk
'Iill'' spent this week with Miss Caro-,
Ign Wharton.
Messrs. Harold Houston. G. +. Da,
Wis, Thomas Wharton, l.. J. Houston
,Jr,. and James Colona have returned
home from their respective colleges
to spend their summer vacation.
Mr.. David Clayville arrived home
from Philadelphia Monday. Having
made the trip on his wheel in two
days.
Mrs Myers of Baltimore who has
been visiting Mrs. J. I Parker re.
turned to her home on Tuesday.
Quite number of our young peo-
pie were present at the entertainment
and festival given bv Alletia Tribe
No. 1903, |. o r. NJ, Of Girdletree.
On Monday the most enjoyable bay
party of the season was given by the
young ladies. 1t being Leap Year
the ladies performed all the duties of
honor. Late in the afternoon quite II
number took advantage OF the oppor-
tunity to enjoy bath. After supper
had been served all enjoyed delight
ful moonlight sail which was made
more enhancing by the sweet strains
of music furnished by Messrs. Merritt
ami Doughty on the violin and auto,
harp.
Quite Il novel dance was given in
the ball on Tuesday evening. 1t be.
ing known as II Shirt Waist" dance
Music was furnished by Prof. Merritt
Among those present were Mrs. j. T..
Parker. Misses Mamie Wharton, Bes.
sic Glib, Carolyn Wharton, Marcie
Houston, Lille Waters, Ida Marshall,
Mary Tull, Myrtle Davis and Elenor
Paradise. Messrs. Thomas Wharton,
John Burbage, J. +. Houston, Harry
Wentworth. Harold Houston, Harry
b. de WAL, l.. J. Houston, .Jr., DIR.
VIM. Taylor and .Jiles Rock. Every.
one went home saying that they had
never enjoyed Il more delightful even.
ing. This is the first of series of
dances to be given once or twice II
month.
Mr.. f. +. Jones has begun work on
his new house and expects to have it
completed in short while.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-06-27

Children's Day Anniversary was
observed at Bowen's NJ +. Church in
this village on last Sunday evening,
and was undoubtedly the most appre-
ciabe entertainment Of the kind, held
inlthis burough for many years. From
beginning to finish it was both inter
esting and instructive. The Church,
in lis arrangement was perfect and in
IL floral decorations displayed an ele-
gancc and taste, such as is rarely seen,
even III more aiiiuent and influential
charges. The exercises opened with
voluntary by Mrs f.. T. Bowen
which needs 10 comment. rs il Is well
known that Mrs Bowen Is IN accom-
plished organist and never botches
music either instrumental or vocal
The solo by Miss Belle Davis and
also the one by the pastor Rev Edw.
Davis, as we think, could not easily
be excelled. The music throughout
was Of very high order, and highly
appreciated by all present. The chill
dren, al,o, in their recitations acquit-
ted themselves nobly, they had their
parts well mastered and delivered
them with freedom and ease without
single blunder. We would here
make mention Of the little orator be-
cause of the tenderness Of his age
Braxton Richardson less than four
years old. but an exceedingly bright
little fellow. committed several verses
and delivered them distinctly and
gracefully We all and especially his
parents felt proud OF little Braxton,
and have already predicted for him Il
bright future. intellectually, and II
success ia any profession Or avocation
in life To which he may aspire.
The collection which was lett until
near the close, we regret was some.
what interfeared with by threat
ming storm which unfortunately failed
to materialize; however, it had the
effect with the anticipated collection
to cause stampede and in a sense
interfeared with the success of our col
lection.
| have signally failed to do justice, to
the event OF this communication | am
well aware, but thought would show
Il willing mind at least to give slight
glimpse of the workings o.. our people
in the interest of the church. In con-
clusion vii! Just say that anyone fond
of good music, &c, can get it by COM
ing to Newark
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-06-27
NEWARK.
Miss Mildred Aydelotte is visiting
her cousin, Miss Lottie Bowen.

Miss Mildred Aydelotte is visiting
her cousin, Miss Lottie Bowen.
\ number of our friends are on the
sick list this week.
Capt. J. 5. Bowen has returned
home to spend the summer with his
family.
Fourth OF July is near at hand. Do
not forget the festival and supper at
Trinity. both afternoon and night.
All are cordially invited.
Mr. Harry Bowen is visiting his
parents. much to the delight OF his
many friends
The Misses Baker of Shovel, were
the guests Of Mrs. Lloyd Smack last
Saturday and Sunday
y number Of our Berlin friends
spent the evening in town one night
this week
Children's Day Services were OBJ
served last Sunday evening in the NJ.
f. Church, and proved quite sue
cess.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-06-27
Beware of OintmcntS for Catarrl,
that Contain Mercury,

rs mercury will surely destroy the sense Of
SMELL and completely dcran.c the whole >yS-
tenn when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never Ice
used except ON prescriptions from reputable
physicians, rs the damage they will 'lo is ten
told to the good YOU can possibly derive
from them. Halls Caiarrh Care. manufac-
tnrcd by +, J. Cheney n Co, Toledo, o..
contains no mercury, aud is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. In buying Halls
tatarrh Cure hc sure ynu get the genuine.
IL Is taken internally. and made in Toledo.
lhlo, by +. j. Cheney 4 60. Testimonials
free.
rHSold hy Druggists, price 7ic. per bottle.