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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-03
Trilby, by the Chattertons.

The largest audience assembled at
the City Hall during the Chatterton en-.
gagement greeted "Trilby" last night
and the performance deserved the
patronage it received. Mr.. Chatterton
scored complete success as Svengali
and his acting in the death scene was
frightfully realistic. Miss Rousseau
surprised her friends by her rendition
Of the title role as the character is en-
tirely foreign to the usual repertory of
soubrette and her successful portrayal
of the famous creation of DuMaurier
evidences the versatility of her talents
The support accorded by the company
was satisfactory. Mr.. Blethen's Gecko
was rendered in the pleasing manner
which distinguishes the work of this
sterling young actor. already an estab-
lished favorite with Leadville audi
ences. Mr.. and Mrs. Rodney, the new
members Of the company made the;f
first appearance in this city and created
favorable impression, although the
latter was assigned a comparatively
unimportant part. She WAS natural
and effective, making the most OF a
small opportunity. 1fr. Rodney as the
Laird and Mr.. Kelly as Taffy furnished
what little there is of the comedy ele.
ment in a gloomy but popular play. Mr.
Fearnley was acceptable as Little Bill
lee while Miss Curliss made all that
was possible of Mrs. Baget, and with
Mr.. Hinckley as Mr. Baget managed to
impersonate these characters so well as
to receive the dislike of the audience,
probably the best test of merit. The
play will be repeated tonight by special
request. t.-Leadville, Colorado, News.
The Chatterton's will present
'Trilby' at the opera house this Thurs
dsy-evening' Admission. Is, So aud
so cents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-03
PERSONAL POINTS.

Tom Moseley. st. Johns attorney,
was up to Great Bend last Friday.
Will Brown has returned to Great
Bend, and is now timer at G.. n. & Z.
r. Moses.
Master Harold Tracy. of Topeka,
is visiting with. his grandparents, A.
L. Miller's.
j. d. Weiner, of Hutchinson, spent
Thanksgiving with his sister Mrs. C.
Ssmuels, IN this city.
Prof. Barber of the city schools
attended the teachers association
meeting at Newton. last Friday.
Miss Laura Humphrey, who is
teaching in Mcpherson, came home
last week to spend Thanksgiving.
Miss Susie Long attended the
Southwest Kansas Teachers Associ
alton meeting at Newton last week.
It is said that Charlie Hobart and
Uncle Garret have already settled the
contest for the Hoisington postoffics. =
Phil Leroy was in from Clarence
Monday. He said hs had not heard
of his contest until he came 10 town.
Mrs. Smith and children, of ElIin-
wood, came up Saturday to visit few
days with her parents. Thomas Gill
more's.
Mrs. c. Rinker, sister of Mrs. Chas.
Zutavern. visited in the city last week,
returning to her home in Nevada, Mo-,
Sunday morning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-03

ised Mr.. DiffenbacLer that Osmond
should be selected.
If Nimccks succeeds in working his
schemes through the contest board, the
cases will certainly 90 to higher court
and lot OF costs will be piled up for
some one who cannot afford it to pay.
We do not believe that even the repub-
iicans Of Barton county will sauction
this playing the babg act ON the part of
some of their late candidates.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-03

On December 18th, Prof. A. s. Hull,
who has been a member of the Cen'
tral Noamal College faculty for num-
ber of years, and Prof. e. D. Webb.
late of Dodge City, take charge of the
college here. Both these gentlemen are
educators of exceptional ability. and we
bespeak for the college excellent map
agement.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-03

DIR. w. A. Phillips. who has so sue
cessfully treated diseases of the eye
and ear, will be in Great Bend, at the
Hotel Greene. on December 11th, and
remain three ~ days. Patrons should
call on him early aid make appoint.
ments, as the doctor will likely be very
busy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-03

B. F. Milton, the newly elected judge
of the southwestern division of the
appellate court. has appointed e. j.
Westgate, of st. John, as clerk of the
court for bis district. He has also ap-
pointed E. J. Lucas, editor of the Ford
County Leader, as his private steno'
grapher.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-03

Abbie and Earnest Travis were neith,
er absent nor tardY during the month.
The patrons of the district are in
vited to visit the school and see how
the work is progressing.
ANNA NICHOLAS,
Teacher.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-03

Some one stole horse, harness and
spring wagon from Squire Ell. Dodge,
last Friday night. Mr.. Dodge is not
kicking so much about the horse as
about the harness and wagon-as any
old horse can be picked up nowadays
for the asking.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-03

Because few of the republican can
didates met defeat at the polls this fall
is no reason why they should assume
that the judges and clerks of election
are incompetent or corrupt, which they
assume when they demand a recount.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-03
HUNGRY FOR oFFIcE.
Three of the Defeated Republican Candi-
dates Contest. and One By Proxy.

OF willing t o
trust to the hon.
esty a n d g 90 d
sense OF the voters
Of Barton county
who elected that
their services were
not needed as pub,
lie servants, or the
various judges and
clerke who count.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-03

Next year the republican politicians
who forced some of their late defeated
candidates to contest their successful
competitors will wonder why they ''did
not know it was loaded.' A wise man
knows when he has get enough.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-03

Do not let the holiday rush permit
you to neglect your eyer. See DIR. W.
A. Phillips, at the Greene, December
11th. He treats diseases of the eyes
and ears, and has been successful with
many of our citizens
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-03

Several hundred people braved The
storm last Wednesday hight and wit
messed the high school exercises at
the Opera house. The program was
a splendid one, and those of the audi
ence who had umbrellas or slickers to
protect them from the cold rain and
chunks of plaster that dropped from
the ceiling of our dry-weather opera
house were highly entertained. The
greater part of the exercises will
doubtless be repeated at an early
date-if the weather clears up. The
proceeds of the entertainment will be
devoted to assisting the graduating
class OF '97.
LATER-The program, with few
changes, will be repeated, at the opera
house, Saturday night of this week.
Help the students along by giving them
your patronage. They will entertain
you to a finish.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-03

The Liberal, Mo-, Independent. sends
Us marked copy of its issue of Nov.
Goth, which tells OF "a large, 200
pound middle aged lady with grip of
proportionate size." who arrived in
that town from Great Bend Kans.."
on the Goth inst. bent on modern
matrimony'' the other party to the con-
tract being one r. Dunn, bachelor Of
ripe years and small stature. Do you.
all catch on?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-03

Taxes and death are sure. Death
comes to all but once, but in Kansas
taxes come twice a YeaE-and this is
one of the times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-03

There has been good skating on the
river and the Walnut creek for the
past week, something that does not al
ways prevail here during November.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-03

Will some farmer bring us some
country lard and square up on hi
subscription?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-03

Axel Wimmergreen. has bought the
c. S. Allison residence, 4th ward. Alli-
son is moving into the J. G. SlentZ
residence, I'd ward.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-03

Nov. 30th, to Dec. 5th-at Smiths
Photo Car.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-03

MARRIED-On Thanksgiving day,
Nov. 26th, at the home of the parents
Of the bride, near Albert. John P. Gal:
Ion and Miss Ella Worden The
groom is a son of John Gallon, Sr.. an
old settler in Barton Comfy, while
the bride is daughter of another old
settler, G. B. Worden. Rev. Hopkins
performed the ceremony, and the
young couple start out with the earn
est good wishes of a large circle of
friends
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-03

If you want to buy Christmas pres.
ent we have what you want.
THE GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-03

Smith, the photographer. will be in
Great Bend from Monday, Nov. 30th.
until Saturday, December 5th, exclu-
siVely.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-03
A DAMNABLE sLANDER,.
jAn0ld Hag of Journal soorchea by
a Loyal American Freeman.

|OREMOST of all
the senseless aati-'
cles emana t i z g
from the shallow!
pated editors of the.
gold.bug organ 8.
the following from.
the New York Tm-
bune is the 1ilest.
and easily take s.
the ribbon. AS a
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-03
School Report.

Following is the school report of
District 80, for the month ending
November q, 1896:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-03

For ALL the news take the DE6o.
CRAT-only 81 year.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-09-18

In a recent letter to the manufac-
turers Mr.. w. T. Benjamin. editor of
the Spectator, Rushford, N. Y, says
at may be pleasure to you to know
the high. esteem in which Chamber
lain's medicines are held by the people
of your own state, where they must be
best known. An aunt of mine, who
resides at Dexter, Iowa, was about to
visit me few years since, and before
leaving home wrote me, asking if they
were sold here, stating if they were not
she would bring a quantity with her,
as she did not like to be without them"
The medicines referred to are Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy, famous for
its cures of colds and Group; Cham
berlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism,
lame back, pains in the side and chest,
and Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel COM
plants. These medicines have been
in constant use in Iowa for almost a
quarter of a century. The people
have learned that they are articles OF
great worth and merit, and unequaled
by any other. They are for sale here
by Frank Tuell.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-09-18
Weather Signs From the Sun.

If at sunrise there are many dark
Clouds seen in the west and remain
there, rain will fall on that day.
If the sun draws water in the morn
ing it will rain before night.
When the sun raises with dim
murky clouds, with black beams and
clouds in the west, expect rain.
II the sun rises pale, there will be
rain during the day.
If the clouds at sunrise be red, there
will be rain during the day.
If the sun rises clear, then Swallowed
by cloud, and comes out clear again
it will rain before night.
Red skies in the evening precede
fine morrows.
A red sun indicates fair weather.
A red evening indicates fair weather
but if the red extend far upward, espec-
tally in the morning, it indicates wind
or rain.
A very red sky in the east at sunset
indicates stormy winds,
If the sun sets in dark, heavy clouds,
expect rain the next day.
A bright yellow sunset indicates
wind, pale yellow wet.
If the sun sets pale, it will rain
tomorrow.
A halo around the sun indicates the
approach of storm, within three days
from the side which is more brilliant
If there be ring or halo around
the sun in bad weather, except fine
weather soon.
Haze and western sky purple. indi
Gates storm.
A blur or haziness about the sur
indicates storm.
If the sun burn more than usual, or
there be a halo around the sun in
fine weather, expect rain.
When the sun in the morning is
breaking through the clouds and
scorching, thunderstorm follow in the
in the afternoon.
Sunshine shower won't last half al
hour:
Sunshine and shower rain again to-
morrow"
Pale yellow twilight, extending
high up, indicates threateing weather.
GAS the day begin to shorten,
The heat begins to scorch Them
Sundogs in summer indicate storm
Boston Transcript.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-09-18

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT
INTO the provisions of an act of the legislature
of the state of Washington entitled IAN act
to provide for voting on constitutional amend
November, 1896, relative to the qualifications of
electors" approved March s, 1895, that the fol-
lowing amendment to section /, article 6, of the
constitution of the state of Washington, will be
for their approval at the next general election:
SECTION l. All male persons of the age of
tWenty-One years or over, possessing the follow
ing qualifications, shall be entitled to vote at all
States; they shall have lived in the state one
year, and in the county ninety days. and in the
city, town, ward or precinct thirty days imme-
dlately preceding the election at which they
offer to vote. they shall be able to read and
speak the English language: Provided. That
Indians not taxed shall never be allowed the
elective franchises: And further provided, That
this amendment shall not effect laffectl the
right OF franchise of any person who is now q
qualified elector of this state.
The legislature shall enact laws defining the
manner OF ascertain1ng the qualifications of
voters as 20 their ability to read and speak the
ment OF persons voting or registering in viola
tl0n OF the provisions of this section; that
there shall be printed on all the ballots sup
piled for said election the word., 'sFor proposed
uon, relative to qualifications of electors"
against proposed amendment to section 1,
article s, of constitution, relative to qualiica-
tons of electors"
At said election each elector shall vote for or
against said amendment by crossing out part of
tne ballot in such manner that the remaining
parts SNAIL express his vote on the question sub
In witness whereof, have hereunto set my
han1 and affixed the seal of the state of Wash
STATE sEAL] J.H. PRICE.
First pub. July d. ,o6.-1aw. - 'e
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-09-18
Our Platform.

We, your committee on platform and resolu'
tons, hereby report the following resolutions as
an expression of the sentiments of this Conven-
ton:
We cordially approve and endorse the plat
form adopted and the candidates nominated at
the national Republican Convention and
promise them our loyal support. We are un-
swervingly in favor of true bimetallism We
are unalterably opposed to the fusion fiat policy
which if carried out can only result in silver
monometallism and reduce this country to a
lower grade of civilization.
In this hour of distress and perplexity, we
recognize the necessity of restoring to power a
party with practical, united and well settled
policy which has in the past given us prosperity
honor and dignity at home and abroad, and
promises return to the same conditions, and
we regard with apprehension the possible sue
cess of combination of parties OF various di-
verse, discordant untried and impractical ex-
pedents
We declare that the leading issues of this
campaign are tariff policy that will protect and
promote American industry and enterprise.
Reciprocity that will encourage trade and COM
merce on sea and land. Public Improvements
of rivers and harbors, and especially the con-
struction of the Nicaragua Canal Practical
craftsmanship and firm and dignifed foreign
policy. And declare that the attempt to invest
the free silver idea with undue prominence is
an expedient of demagogues to divert the minds
of the people from the real issues that confront
the nation.
We hold Democrats and Populists responsible
for the disasters they brought upon the country
mainly by the repeal of the Mckinley law OF
protection and reciprocity, and the passage OF
the lily adjusted Wilson German act.
Never in the history of the county has the
management of affairs been more satisfactory OF
economically administered than for the last 2
years and we commend our officials to the favor
able notice of the public, and pledge our nom
inees if elected to perform the duties of their
Office for the salaries allowed by law.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-09-18
Notice Of Application for Deed on Sale
of Lands for Delinquent Taxes Year
1901

To Mr.. - WARWICK, the person in whose
name the premises hereinafter described were
assessed and taxed; also to all claimants and
parties interested in said premises which are not
in actua! possession or occupancy of any person
You will take notice that Grant c. Angle, on
the 9Th day of September 1884, at a sale of lands
and lots for taxes, penalties, interest and costs
due to the County of Mason and State of Wash
ington purchased the following described real
property, lying and being within the Town OF
Shelton. said County and State to-wit: Lot No
Seven a. in Block 81" David Skeletons First
Add to Shelton
That the property so described was Heretofore
duly assessed and taxed for County and State
purposes for the year 1891, to and in the name OF
- Warwick and was sold to Grant c. Angle
for the taxes OF said year 1891, together with the
penalties, interest and costs then aud there I'm
paid and due thereon, and that the time for re-
demption OF said real property from sale expir-
ed on the 9th day of September, 1896, and that
said purchaser is about to apply to the COUNTY
Treasurer OF said Mason County for tax deed
for said Lot in accordance with the terms of the
certificate of sale, issued to him and of which
he is now the owner.
GRANT C. ANGLE, Purchaser.
Sept. 11-3W
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-09-18
Notice Of Sheriff'S Sale.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF
WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY.
MATTHIAS H. ARNoT Plaintiff,

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF
WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY.
MATTHIAS II. ARNOT Plaintiff,
VICTOR P. W1EsENTHAL, CATHERINE
WIEsENTHAL his wife, j. L. GREEN,
and E. j. BUNKER, Defendants.
Under and by virtue of an order of sale issued
out of the Superior Court of the State of Wash
ington, holding terms at Seattle in and for said
on the oath day of August 1896, in favor of the
above named plaintiff, Matthias III. ArnOt aid
against the above named defendants, Victor P.
Wiesenthal and Catherine Wiesenthal, his wife
and each of them, for the sum of Nine Hundred
FiftyNine and 2l10O Dollars, ($95o,2l,) with in
terest from july -, 1885, at the legal rate, and
costs of suit taxed at $3.50. Whereas there has
en- earned the sum of $3.50. by sale Of lands in
King County, leaving a deficiency thereon of
$34S 66, with legal interest from Aug. q, 1886,
which writ for said deficiency JUDGMENT was to
duly directed and delivered; have levied upon
all the right, title and interest of the above
named defendants, Victor P. Wiesenthal and
Catherine Wiesenthal, his wife, and each
of them, in and to the following described
real property situate in Mason County, Wash
towit The Northeast quarter of the Southwest
a. in Township Twenty-three (23) North of
Range two (2 West, containing ten (10) acres,
more or less, excepting and reserving strip of
ano eef y on Inc 1e OF sad
gether with all the estate, title. right and inter
est of said defendants therein, together with the
appurtenances and Entertainments thereunto be-
longing.
Public notice is hereby given that have this
Jay levied on the above described Real Estate
and will on Tuesday the 9th day of October 1896
at the hour of 10 O'Clock a. M OF said day. at the
front door of the Court House of said Mason
County, in the town of Shelton, sell the same at
public auction to the highest bidder for cash, or
so much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy
said deficiency Judgment, together with increas-
ed costs and increased interest.
Dated this End day of September 1896.
s. CALDWELL,
Sheriff of Mason County, Washington.
Date of first pub. Sept. 4, '96.-5w.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-09-18
t ODSunlDti0|l
Nothing Like 1t.

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tism, neuralgia, toothache, headache,
sore throat, sprains, bruises, dysentery,
cholera merbus, cholera infantum-
for both internal and external use. 1t
will relieve more pain and in less time
than any other medicine on earth.
For pain in back, side, stomach,
bowels, or any other part OF the body
it is instant relief. Price SO cents
For sale by Druggists.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-09-18
Probate Notice.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, OF THE STATE
WASHINGTON

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, OF THE STATE
WASHINGTON
WILLIAM POTTS, s. 'ne e deceese Cd ORDER
This cause coming Oh regularly to be heard on
the Petition Of Ralph w. Potts, administrator
praying fol an order to show cause why real
estate should not be sold to pay the debts of the
above named deceased and it appearing to the
Court that the personal property in the hands
OF said administrator is insufficient to pay the
debts presented and allowed against said estate
The Real estate said administrator asks to sell is
described as follows towit: l2O acres of land in
Mason County, State of Washington, being the
South Half (S1a) of the North East quarter IN E
n ga and the South East quarter Of the North
west qdarter IN w N of Sec 26 Township
Twenty (20) North Range Four az West
1t is hereby ordered that all persons interested
IN said estate be and they are hereby directed to
appear and show cause if any they have, why
said real estate should not be sold as prayed for
by said administrator, at the Court room in the
Court house at Shelton Mason County, State OF
Washington on the 18th day of october, 1896 al
the hour of Ten O'Clock a. m. of SAID day, at
which time and place said petition will be heard
Dated September 2ud, 1895.
MASON IRWIN. judge
E, E. SHIELDS, Atty, for Administrator.
Date of LIST pub. Sept. a, '96-4W.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-09-18
Notice of Application to purchase
Oyster Lands
-NO Z043.-
Office of Commissioners Of pub


ONCE OF Commissioner of Public Lands,
Olympia, Washington
Notice is hereby given that Edward Claeys of
Kamilche, Washington, has filed an application
In this office to purchase the following described
Oyster Lands, situate in Mason County, Wash.
lngton. to-wit: Beginning at the meander cor
ner to fractional sections q and %, twp 10 north
range west, w. NJ, thence S. 81 deg IL min
west 49, SO chains to initial point OF this survey.
from which the corner to sections 90 81, % and
~, twp. 10 north, range west bears S. SIS deg SO
min w.. Lib chains; thenceS. 40 deg AZ min E.,
Log chains: s. As deg 80 min W.. 2.46 CHAINS; NJ
Al deg 10 min W., 1.60 chains: N. As deg so min
g., 247 chains to the place of beginning, con
tanning 0S9 acres, more or less, according to the
survey thereof as shown by the plat and field
notes OF said described oyster land, filed in this
office on the 5th day of August, 1896.
During the next thirty days TO flowing the last
publication of this notice, contest may be filed
IN the manner provided in section 5, page 81,
This notice will be published in four succes-
siye issues of this paper.
Date OF first publication, u day of August
1S96-4w.
w. T. FORREST. Com. Public Lands.