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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15
Women Suffrage in the Church, by Rev.
Caroline J. Bartlett

The press has given news indicating
.tot tba GREAT Methodist Episcopal
Church is meditating a more liberal anu
enlishteued policy towards It's women
The PENNSYLVANIA Conference. we are
Told has voted to accept women as Jay
delegates. and there is reason 10 nope
that at no distant day the Generai Non-
terence (which once denied admission 70
Frauces Willard) will grant a place e! 10
women as voting delegates. Inns WIN
~ course lead speedily to the ordinaliou
~ ,yomen 10 the Methodist ministry.
The importance Of giving to women tn zen
ri0htfui place in the government ol tns
cburch and in its preaching anu
nss,oTal service, eau hardly be over
THOSE who would relegate women 10
cher snhere" usually take the groun9
,l,o, woman is in her mental. moral anu
s-ir;tnal constitution, substantially diner
III from man, aud that therefore sue
should not undertake the higher acnV-
;,ies which he has thus far reserved lot
II we assume this difference to be
f,ct then by that fact woman IS uuei
inelv summoned to take her place DC
aide man in all church councils ano III
Whether the difference between man
hood and womauhOod consists IN th'
nossession of some quality or qualitie'
, h. each which the other does not possess
. ~ whether the difference lies IN TN
usual prepouderance Of certain eoulul1.
qualities in the one sex and oil eeiu'l'
, other common qualities III the olpeI IS.
y -still. the two resultants are Su1 53sn'
!. tiallv.aud. let MS trust, iueradicaoly uine'
, eut. so that the ideal humanity ~
man and is not woman-it IS Dolh AZ
thus it is that humanity. being hlaue y
of two diverse halves, needs II ll1e
ers. its teachers, its ministers itou ~,
halves of humanity, else the lu.e. =, - !,
r tim, the teaching, the religion mus nus -
T. warped, Incomplete, ineffective anu !"
d roundly human. ,,;,
Z, the creeds, from the tyranny q.
ID which so many Of the cnnrcheS ~
70 free themselUesl Why, theN We
eorr,,,Iate6 nv one.half Of humanity I
both halves. The woman element
We stterlv IGNORED The mother heart
j. not permitted to voice itself. Kelel
he Les logic which, "they say, Prepo
d i..ra,es with man, was allowed iull sws
w ,y;,hout il having been first deierinln
* whether the premises upon which IN IN
III hnilt were in any sort Of harmony WI
ma the thought of love at the heart o. :
universe, which they say next 20
throne in the heart Of God himself,
he It's highest seat in the the molnei .i.s
he When women help TO formulate Ine
ug pressions Of religious faith wnicn {.
iss tribute so powerfully to mould ens !
nd sonal religious convictions oil .hoSe =; y
cry subscribe to them, then the ehuiSn ~
The will be humauized, and whether II u u
cry man or a woman who ministers -
one your pulpit the genius OF the ehnfeh'
ork spirit Of the religion he or sne lsaei
ear wilI be broadly and highly. strongly
fter ,enderly, bravely aud purely human q,
The divine. Then we will all pray 70
red Father aud our Mother Coz
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15
Personals.

Mr. W Daughertv will open pho
tograph gallery IN Shenandoah, va. this
week He spent a few days III MILFORD
with his brother, w. w Daugherty last
week.
Mr. aud Mrs. Isaac S. Truitt are visit
ing in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Daniel Hirsch is in the city.
Miss Helen LoAand is visiting friends
in Philadelphia.
Miss Nan Evans and Mary Ratcliit are
visiting in Philadelphia
Miss Bessie Ratclif and Miss Helen
Edsou have gone to Scottsville, N w
for the summer.
VIM. G. Abbott aud Harry Laws have
been in Philadelphia this week.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15
Prompt Train Service.

During the month of April the passenger
train movement on all divisions Of the b. &
O. system was remarkable for Puncluality'
The through express trains arrived at their
respective destinations on schedule time
ninety Eve per cent. of the time. This Is q
performance rarely equalled by roads oPeI'
atiue as many trains as are run on the B. q
O.. and speaks well for the efficiency OF the
rank and file. as well as the officials Of the
Operating Department.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15
Obltuary.

Herschell Marshall died at his resi-
dence in I.ewes last Wednesday after a
years illness from consumption de
was in his 36th wear. aud was well known
as a Delaware Bay pilot Deceased
leaves a wife, who is the youngest sister
of George II. Draper. ESQ Of this town;
and two children Funeral services VII,
be held this afternoon at I o'clock ana
interuent made at Lewes.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

ing Bowers Beach presented scene
of devastation such as is seldom seen
in our section The amount of dam
age at this writing cannot be esti-
mated, but will doubtless cover sew
eral hundred dollars. 1t Is also
rumored that the peach trees and
wheat in Jones Neck are damaged
considerably.
Benjamin Goodwin of this town met
with a painful accident last Friday
at Houston. He was riding horse
which became frightened and ran at
a furious gait throwing him violently
against the corner of the church He
was rendered unconscious and his
left shoulder blade broken. He is
now home at his fathers and is doing
as well as can be expected.
Mr.. John w. Hall lost two fine
mich cows this week Of a disease not
known.
An immense trout weighing TWEEN
ty-two pounds was caught at the
beach last week. Several weighing
from eight to ten pounds have been
caught.
Crabs are abundant and sell read
| ily at twelve cents a dozen.
The town was crowded with men
last Saturday to elect delegates to
the State Convention.
A circus came to the town last
Monday night. Trained monkeys
and dogs attracted the usual crowd
of small boys.
The pupils of Laws and Norman s
schools will hold a picnic at Nor
mans tomorrow.
Rev, T. A. H. O'Brien will preach
to the Jr. o. U. A. NJ, Sunday morn
ing. The subject OF the discourse
promises to be highly interesting
one.
Several telephones have been put
in this week and are in working
order.
Mr.. Benson Hardesty is visiting
relatives in Philadelphia.-Mr. and
Mrs. John Townsend and son spent
Sunday with Mrs. J. S. Willis neal
Milford.-Mrs. Rachel POstles and
Miss Helen Smithers are visiting rel
atives in Wilmington Mrs. Mary
Boone and daughter, and Miss Ger
tic Supple have returned from a triE
to Philadelphia.-Mr. Frank Kelly
is visiting his parentse-Mlss Laur'
Raughley visited her mother sun
day.-Mrs. T, A. II. O'Brien is Wis
rting relatives in WilmingtOn.-Mlss
Rose Virden and lady friend o
Dover visited Mrs. j. w. Hall las
week.
r-.-..,.A.a hiood canses that tired feel
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15
Are You One

OF those unhappy people who are SOLDERING
with weak nerves, starting at every SIG nj
sound, unable to endure any unusual disturb.
auce. finding it impossible TO sleepf AVOID
opiate and nerve compounds. Feed the
nerves upon blood made pure and nourish-
ing BY the great blood purifier aud true
nerve tonic, Hoods SarsaParilla,
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15
Hoods pills are the best after-diuuer Pills,
assist digestion, prevent constipation, 2se.

There Is more Catarrh in this section I
the country than all other diseases put 10
gether, and until the last few years was sup
Dosed to be iucurable For a great many
wears doctors pronounced it local disease
and prescribed local remedies, aud oy con-
stantly failing to cure with local treatment
pronounced It incurable. Science mas pro-
ven catarrh to be a constitutional oisease !.
and therefore requires CONSTITUTIONS .leAs
n,ert HalI's Catarrh Cure, manufactured
bv F 7. Cheney & CO., Toledo, Ohio, IS the
only constitutional cure on the market.
Is taken Internally in doses from 10 drops
to teaspoouful It acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the system
Thev offer one hundred dollars for any case
it fails to cure. Send for circulars ana tesu
nouials. Address.
FL. CHENEY & Co., Toledo o
~9N Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

MRS. S. E. HUDSON returned yesteT'
dav from a purchasing tour TO Phlladel-c
Sbia She now has a beautiful line Of
IN The latest summer millinery aud VIII
81 nIeased to show her many rare things
20 tlse public. AHinvitation is extended
40 ali e come on tour Of inspection.
" 40 y MRS S. E. HUDSON.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15
warning.

All persons are forewarHed against cut,
,;na sd ON The public lanes or highways
under penalty OF the law. c
Attest: VIM. V. SIPPLE,.
THO. TOWNSEND. Preston Council
Clerk Of Council, may o Al
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

For every quarter in a mans pocket
there are a dozen uses; aud to use eacn
one in such way as to derive the great
est benefit is a question every one must
solve for himself. We believe, however,
hat NO better use could be made OF one
of these quarters than to excnaneS, n y III
a hottie Of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy, medicine that
av eve family should be provided with.
For sale by-G. W. Marshall, druggist,
Milford, and ]. w. Starkey, Milton Deli
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

FoR Your PRorEcTIoN.-Catarh cures
in liquid form to be taken internally nsu.liy
contain either Mercury or Iodide Of FoIassa'
or both, which are injurious i too long TAKEN i
Catarrh is a local, not blood disease, ea1ssu
by sudden change to cold and camp p,d r. he
It starts in the nasal passages, '' ' 81. =. e
Teaeatedly neglected, the results Of eataIrh
Iii foi,ow and oftentimes an offensive dis
charge. Riy's Cream Balm is the aeknowl,
sdged cure for these troubles and contains no
mercury nor any injurious drug
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

THE Junior Epworth League VIII give
its charming cantata, - VISIT 70 O ls ~
"a " tonight in the lecture room ol .le
Avenue NJ. E. Church. All ere lnyl.eu
sS,,,;ssion 10 cents. The children have
been practicing long time Tor tuis s. en-
t;e,i indeed while grandpa aud grandma
will attract special interest.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

We still have some Of the Perry stock
Of shoes on hand, but are going iast, nls
money saved while they last sizes are - !,
ting broken but your size may sun DC III
etock. Better get them while you eau
80, N. I. PIERsoN.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

" w. DAUcHERTY, has at his photo
graph gallery fine crayon TOR Mr- : S1 nm
mel g. Fisher, of Glendale. 1t IS oil ms ms
wife who died few years ago Inc
crayon was copied from a small picture
and presents a very life-like appearance
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

ToHN GuNBY and Ed. Lister caught
seyentv trout on Friday last which
weighed from eight TO twelve pounds
each. Captain Millmau, the same day
CAUGHT twenty-one about the same size
They were caught in sturgeon nets
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

THE members OfJr. U. U. A. m, are
requested to meet at the lodge room at
o 40 Sunday morning and proceed IN a
body to the Presbyterian Church l"
listen TO a sermon by Rev. H L. Bum
cfein
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

THE Somerset Building and Loan is
GENERATING ia town, capital stock OF $500,
600. Offering the best investment also
money to loan on easy terms. :.
I. T. RANSOM. General Agt',
Central Hotel.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15
Arrival of MANS.

GOING NoRTn- 745 AN, 4'2o P. ~
GOING SOUTH 1855 AN. o:4I p N
Mail leaves the Post Office twenty minutes
before each train.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

A district convention of the Delaware
Christian Eudeavor Union for Kent ana
Sussex counties will be held III harrlne-
ton to day, MAY 18th, in the Presbyterian
Church beginning at 80 a. nj,
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

LAST week a driving mare owned by
Mrs lanes Supple, OF Milford Neck,
stepped on a rusty nail near Geo. Han /
store and last Monday the animal died
from lockiaw.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

B1LDERBAcK will have four fiavors OF
cream to morrow Last Saturday his
customers were so very numerous that ne
could not accommodate them all.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

TIE Epworth League Society Of . .he
Ayenn. NJ. E. Church celebrated the
seventh !. anniversary on Sunday evening tlS
last. Addresses were delivered by Miss
Pewa Hall Mrs. James Goslin, ana
N. los. Hubbard, in addition TO very very
interesting song and prayer service. 1ne
Epworth League of this church IS very
prosperous aud now numbers about Que
hundred and fifty members. Much work
has been laid out for the present wear
and committees appointed 10 look alter
4he different fields of labor. Inc
committee on mercy aud help is prepared
10 render assistance wherever assistance
is needed
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

THE city cousins are preparing for their
annual outing with their country reia-
tiVes.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

EPwoRrH LEAGUE services III !ne
Avenue NJ E Church Sunday evening
next. Topic, "ChTist as Host. JSnm mn
6, sI2. Leader, Miss Lottie Ennis al
are cordially invited to attend.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

BLACK FISH are being caught at at, inc ne
stone nile off Lewes, and shad are still IN
evidence. Large quantities of mackeT Re-,
are being caught outside and shipped oy
express from Lewes to New York mar
4
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

THE Junior Order of United American
Mechanics will attend the Presbyterian
Church on Sun Ay mnrning.it being their
47th anniversary. Mr. Buustein VIII
breach on brotherhood"
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

THE tasteful and particular men are
finding their tastes fully SATISFIED anu
triumph at the price of such suits they
find at c. NJ Tatman's, III sherlH saie
lot of fine clothing for men and boys
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

REV. P. H. RAwLINs will preach at
the Avenue NJ. E. Church on Sunday
morning in the absence of the pastor,
who will supply for Rev. DIR HUBBARD al
Grace Church, Wilmington.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

,,ne na,r Of blaek-and ian beagle pup
.,;ss sbout four mouths old WIN pay
IN any information as "a tbelT wnereS-
honss+ T.R. WINDSOR Milford Del.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

Come and see our $3.50 ladies fine
shoes and our $500 mems fine Shoes
warranted ,andlearn where 10 save money
c. NJ. Tatman.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

MIR. T. P. CAUsEY has removed his IN
surance agency to the office OF W. r.
Causey.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

THE new schooner in Abbotrs ship
ward will be ready for launching IN len
days.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

PIERCE g. CARMEAN keep on hand
the best grade of stove gasoline
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

FRANK DIcKERsoN, of Milford. is a
Democratic candidate for Sheriff III Ken'
county.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

THE Willing Workers will meet this
Friday evening with Mrs Mary Watson
in South Milford, at 7.3o O'Clock
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

100000 Berry Baskets for sale by J
E. Holland.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

400 bushels of COW peas for sale by j.
E. Holland.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

WIN. c. HUMPHREYS offers a pair OF
mules, farm wagon and double sci OF
harness for sale cheap.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15
leGOres Improved Combination Of Lime.

Has the highest agricultural analysis
is the leading and best crop grower III
use. Acts at once on all soils and crops.
PIERCE s. CARMEAN, Agents.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

Two six room houses, upper end of Front
street, North. Rent SIS. Apply 70
6,0 ShoN D eAiAAs
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

Impoverished blood causes that tired feel
ing. Hoods sarsaparilla purifes. enriehes
aud vitalizes the blood and gives vigor and
vitality.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15
For Rent.

Pumps. Pump Material, and Puup Work
Tom Pierce
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

BEACH PARTIES are now arranging.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

To mill owners, for sale, one frst-class
LUZ ''"e Geo. S. Grier.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

Trv a can OF Hopkins Sleeamd Hominy
tHuiled Corn) 1t is delicious. Full qt Ioe
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15
MILFORD MENTIONS.

BLAcKBERRrEs are in bloom.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15
WORTH KNOWING.
Ice, Ice, Ice, on Hand
sweet Potato Plants For Sale.

Nv Ice Wagon will run about May Ist'
~ GEO. S GRtER.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

5000 sweet potato plants for sale; AP-
nly 10 b. H. NailoT MilfoTe, Del
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

NV Ice wagon Will AAh -
sweet Potato Plants For Sale.
.s GOO sweet potato plants for sale; APP
-, o. % b. H. Nailor Milford, Del.
Keru has first-class barber who is max
inp good reputation in Milford
For Porch and Bracket work aud Corner
Beads see A. w. Powell
For good tin ware see Tom Pierce.
n NJ Osborne & Co.'S. Farm Machinery
aud Farming Implements. for sale oY Tom
Pierce.
"A thing of beauty is joy forever see
our Proce IS" cabinet gasoline cook stove
Tom Pierce,
For your comfort you want screen doors
and window screens. Sold cheap, by Tom
Pierce.
Tin and Metal Roofing done promptly. Al
work guaranteed, by Tom Pierce
Go to A. W. Powell, for the celebrated
Texas Alum Lime.
If you would always be healthy, keel
your blood pure with Hoods Sarsaparilla
the One True Blood Purifier.
Trv can OF Hopkins steeamd Homin.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

germ has first-class barber who is max
inc a good reputation in Milford
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

If you would always be healthy, keep
,our blood pure with Hoods SarsaParilla,
the One True Blood Purifier.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

For. Porch and Bracket work and Corne
Reads. see A. w. Powell
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

For your comfort you want screen e H.ei.-
and window screens. Sold cheap Dy Ao"
Pierce
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

"A thing of beauty is joy forever" see
our "Proce IS" cabinet gasoline COOK Stove
Tom Pierce,
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

Go to A. W. Powell, for the celebrated
Texas Alum Lime.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

Tin and Metal Roofing done promptly. All
work guaranteed, by Tom Pierce.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-05-15

d NJ Osborne & Co.'S. Farm Machinery
aud Farming Implements. for sale oY ION
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11
PAwNEE ROCK.
cam I Smith" saws:


Nice rain Saturday night.
You have our sympathy EBERT"
Milo is all right in his way, but he
don't weigh enough.
Gaho & Baker shipped a car of hogs
and horses last week.
There is 13 grasshoppers to every
stalk of wheat around here.
Chas. French is preparing to leave
for the east in the near future.
A new way to get the young men
out to Sunday school: Let the girls
go, then the boys will go sure.
Wheat is looking better at present;
if we have plenty of rain for the com.
ing three weeks, there Will be some
wheat that will go bushel and half.
7. r. Ratcliff has manufactured an
extract which is triple the best on the
market; also sells a patent medicine
which relieves the heahache in one
minute.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11
COLLEGE NOTES.
By "SuSan. -

By "Susan."
Prof. Hull is now in charge OF
affairs
Several of our young people went
fishing on Monday.
a number of our shorthand
reporters have been counting this week.
The meeting of the G. E.. society,
Sunday afternoon. was one of the very
best OF the year.
T. c. Morrison, late principal OF
The Horace school. visited his FRIEND
here on Wednesday.
Hiss Mamie Heath returned to
Hoisington on Monday, but will be
back for the institute.
Miss leila D. Ong, of the class Of
'9O-'91, came in from Salina on Sat
urday, for a short visit.
The Mozart Quartette started on
Tuesday for tour of the state. JAS.
Hall is advance agent.
Miss Rosa Colgrove went to her
home, near Willard, and MISS Minnie
Williams visited in Larned over Sun
day.
The Commencement exercises OF
last week were the longest but bes
patronized of any since the school was
started.
The elocntionary contest between
nine of Prof. Hennessy's pupils was
we'll and worthily attended. Public
opinion is with thejudges in the award
of prizes
Prof. Hempy. who was member
of the faculty here from '8S to '92,
came in Saturday evening, from
Arlington, ILL.,, where he teaches in
ii normal college. Prof. Hempy con.
ducts the Scott county institute this
year for the fourth time
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11
X ~ & o. So q - .,vSlySS ;,
ABOUT ELLINWOOD.
The Advocate says:

John Stimel is here to spend the
summer with his brother Henry.
Mrs. Chas. Bacon returned Tuesday
from an extended visit among relatives
at FL Reno,O. Z.
It is said of an Ellinwood man that
he had his second wife picked out
before the first died.
Some one has suggested that the
town be enlarged to hold the crowd
that will be here to celebrate on the
Fourth.
We were just about to remark that
chiggers had put in an appearance, but
it is not 80; they are only making their
presence felt.
Mulberries are ripe but you don't
have to go to the trees to find it out.
You can tell by looking where the
birds sit on the front gate posts.
Some of the Lakin township farm
ers will utilize their own farms and
some are renting their neighbors farms
for granary room In which to store
their wheat.
One of the pleasant features of the
week among the young folks of the
city was social chop" at the resi-
dence of V. S. Musil which was
literally attended by the younger
population of the city.
A man will allow letter to go I'M
answered for weeks, but when he fin
ally does answer it he will rush to the
postoffice and insist on it going on the
first mail IS though it were question
of life or death
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11
ROISINGTON COMMENTS.
From the Dispatch.

Mrs. Ed Hoch and son left yester-
day for West Liberty, Iowa to visi'
relatives and friends.
M. E. church will hereafter COM
mence at 8 o'clock in the evening; Ep'
worth League at Z.
VIM. Ford, who has been confined
to his bed for few months, was able
to get to town this week.
Thomas Wheatley of Union town
ship returned recently from the Strip
where he expected to locate. He has
concluded to tie to Barton.
Hoisington Lodge 373 I. o. o. F.
have elected the following officers for
the ensuing term: N. g., j. r Under.
wood; V. g., S. s. Shattuck,
Secretary, G. w. Phillips; Treasurer;
William Oltmans; Representative to
Grand Lodge, g. a. Woodburn;
Alternate, j. G. Lyle.
A very pretty wedding took place
in Olivet, Kansas, last Thursday
night, the contracting parties being
Miss Julia Moss of that city and J.W.
Soderstrom of this place. The bride
was one of the popular young ladie;
of that place, and our townsman is te
be congratulated on winning his prize
The happy couple arrived here Fri
day evening and have gone to house
keeping in the Niblo property.