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Evening star., 1897-01-08
Saturdays Pure Food List.
New Fresh Goods Received Weekly The Best Brands

NapheS fure Phta- Lard per BIB. pail. .25c.
shrtyer's Sugar Corn. per can. .....,..... 1c
weSo siane Corn per can ......-..... lie.
- 4, Sate sweet Corn, per can n--.-.......... Sc.
feoyai feu ioiiatots, Per can. .............. &c.
NaDtcokc lOnlatOes per can n-...--.-...-.-.. Sc.
nriue OF the farIn tsOld neati Tomatoes, can Toe.
Whole Baking or Frying Tomatoes per can . .15c
snrlser silver Brand Peas per can 1Oc.
roe fAtra Slfted Peas. per can. lie.
Bes. french Peas Extra Ffnsl per .19c
Eri9e ot tne valley Lima Beans, per can .10c.
Srh.e oi me auey string Beans, per can. Sc.
Pride eI the Valley suceotash. per can. .1Oc
Sakey SwsS, r1tatoes. per can .l0c.
ssiaryahl re reaches. per can. .-..--....... 7e.
StaIy iaoie reaches, per can. 10c.
Santofnih neafs theary syrup, can Ice.
SaiioEn,a reIehes 'heaYy syrup per can Ice.
xaaIof1ia ruins lheary syrup), per can. .15c.
Galns bi1eoerries ttor piesl- per can 10c.
Spanish Queen Olives. per bottle. tle..,,,.. 25c
ssefmAn Mustaru Per bottle -----.-.......... l0c
parkee's Salad Dressing per bottle. ......... 23c
eth foor
Evening star., 1897-01-08

IOWnS.
Outing Cloth Gowns. in neat patterns; empire
Style embroidery across 'front.' large collar; rIfie
OF same: full sleeves; pearl buttons. Spe- ,rc
cial price, each. ....................... /5C
Muslin Gowns: pointed yoke Of Hamburg: fnser-
lon and tueks in front: double yoke in back: EN-.
broidery around neck and sleeves; pearl but -.
Corset Covers.
Cambria Corset Covers: low, square neck: a..
lace around neck and armhOles. Each. ~
Evening star., 1897-01-08
Our Great january Sale of
WOmen's and Children'S r1uSlin Underwear

cumulative added daily The goods
standard long established this line is elevated
stock offer There danne
each that denotes refinement There
fit madto order do often have and
the sewing carefully executed
it for And while the better prices many
than before For Saturday the following
Evening star., 1897-01-08

phnrDer Maple Syrup. per bottle. ......... .35c.
Bes. ohiermented Grape Juice, per bottle SIC.
noya anu cieseand Baking Powder, per ID. Acc.
T rssn n0uihy Grits, per S-lb. pkg .12c.
xaAAef oats or fettitohn, per pkg .10c.
Germea. ket Pkg .....................1 .16c.
Saan:e raAes, psr pkg. .15c.
ISe nAeI eCevu, per can &c.
iIyier Cocoa per can ..................2O .2Oc.
M roacnIe Nonee, per Pkg .20c.
w 4 L. Java and Mocha Coffee, per Id. can sac
II nan ~ ner1s1 Conee, per ID. can. .40c.
Ty m, mnsa Lea, per ID pkg. Soc.
.eIey CUaolS Lea per ID pkg. Toe.
Shlsoaea % poIe wheat Biscuit per pkg. .1ze.
Nem sSM saisu reahuss per pkG .t0c.
2ier EAt5ct OF Lemon and Vanilla, per bot .21c.
1S,csy Dee' oVrax soap. per cnke ............ &c.
Eur SosP' per caks; .:............. &c.
AlmogI LaunaIy soap per cakes. .25c.
ssosd Dust LOT wasning oishes, per pkgs. De.
Peeriine: Soapine. Babbitts I77e per pks. e.
ns nsI oesi Lye per can &c.
nninS Gun otofe roisn, Per cake. e............. C.
Evening star., 1897-01-08
.Bicycleenamel polish. 25,

"a polish that will do the work right,
and IL applied properly will leave q dry
finish and no traces OF grease. such as
the usual polish does. Good for the
rims Of wheels. too. 25c. bottle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

az cLARENCE-D1ST. NO. 40. *

brother, John. south of the Bend,
Sunday.
John Kell has bought him house
at Great Bend and moved it out on
his farm.
Some farmers in this vicinity think
that the wheat is damaged one-fourth
by the dry weather.
There will be an ice cream supper
at district No. 40 June 22d. Every
body is invited to attend; the proceeds
go to the minister
l wish to correct a couple of mis-.
takes that appeared1a couple of weeks
ago in my items. 1t was Mr.. Will
Din widdie and Mrs. Clark, his cousin
and her daughter. that was visiting
Frank Krum's, instead of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dinwiddie 1t was my mistake
1 hope that it won't cause hard feel.
ings.
Some people are worrying about
harvest hands There will be plenty
of harvest hands and the farmers
could get them at their own price if
they would not work against each
other just to get q hand. Farmers
will raise each others prices, and of
course this means high wages. Not.
only every body else works against the
farmers, but the farmers work against
themselves in this.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

From the Leader.
A girl baby was born to Mr.. and
MIS-. Krkosky south of the river,
Sunday.
Drop your business for one day and
come to Ellinwood and help us cele-
brate the nations independence.
Mrs. Dresser, who resided with her
sister Mrs. Artrup, south of the river,
died yesterday of cancer. Mrs. Ores
sen was in her 18th year.
Barton county will produce an i'm
mense crop of potatoes and other veg
etables this year, the fruit crop will
also be the best in the county's his.
tory.
James Leland, who has large inter
ests in this vicinity, arrived yesterday
evening from St. Louis, accompanied
by his son, E. j. Leland. They will
remain here for some time.
The ElliHwood Normal school closed
its successful term Friday, with a
joint program by the Wide Awake
and Columbia societies. The program
was delightfully."- rendered and greatly
appreciated by a fair sized audience.
The commencement exercises will take
place Tuesday evening, June %, and
a fine program is being prepared, par
ticulars of which will appear later.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

From the Advocate.
II is hardly ever what you say that
causes trouble; it is what the people
cay you said.
The average price that will be paid
harvest hands in harvest this yeal
will be about $3.50.
White topped wagons numerously
dot the town. They are harvest crews
waiting for harvest to begin.
A ten pound baby girl at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Weisenburg
Monday morning June 9TH.
David Mangle, a former resident of
north west Lakin, is here from Ore.
gon, where he has been for mum Der
of years past.
Ollie Swariz, who has been soiourning
at Arkansas City and other southern
Kansas points during the past three
months, arrived home again last week.
Adam Demarath and wife returned
from their Wisconsin visit last Tues
day evening. He says everything is
froze up in that country. Wheat is
just beginning to start out. He says
the season is so late there that the
people have about dispaired of getting
good crop this year.
Harvest hands are congregating.
They are here from all parts of the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17
First published in the Barton County Demo
une II, 1897
PUBLICATION NOTICE.

Toe. NJ Smith, Mrs C. M Smith. his wife,
Whose first name is to plaintiff unknown,) i. G.
Smith. Frank Smith. Mrs. Frank Smith, his
wife, Whose first to the plaintiff is nkpowp
Take notice that you have been sued in the
District court of Barton county. Kansas by Edwin
Scott as plaintiff. and that unless you answer or
demur to the petition of plaintiff on or before the
18th day of JAY, 1897, the said petition of said
plaintiff will be taken true and judgement
rendered, accordingly against you, and each
of you, forever barring you and each of you, from
setting up claiming any interest in, title to, or
lien upon the following decrbed real estate TO wit;
All of block twenty (20) in the Arkansas Valley
Town Company's addition to the city of Great
Bend, Kansas; and for t. EXCLUSION of all interest
in title TO, or lien upon II estate which you
or either of you, have or ca - have therein
adverse to plaintiffs claim, inIV and fIfe there
to- and forever quieting the title l. al OF said real
estate'in said plaintiff, Edwin Scott.
1915 CARVER Il lARiNER,
JAMES W. CLARKE,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Attest
f. G. STROTHMAN
(rlarE
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17
JUDICIAL COMMITTEE MEETING.

The democratic Judicial committee
of the Goth district is hereby called to
meet at Ellinwood, Kansas, on Satur-
day, June 10th, 1897. at l:S0 p M,
for the purpose of selecting date and
place for holding a con vention to place
in nomination a candidate for judge
of said district.
Ali democrats who can attend are
urged to be present and participate in
the deliberations of the committee.
GEO. OsTHoFF, Chairman.
Sterling, Kans., June 10th, 1897.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

From Duke of Gulse-
A good rain would not hurt things
now.
MiIlard Bird went to see his best
girl Sunday.
Reuben Bement is getting so he can
get around now.
Mr.. McCaffery was visiting with
Mr. Murdy Sunday.
Miss Dot Quincy was visiting with
Julia Compton Friday.
John Bent was at PawDee Rock
Saturday, on business.
G. Af. Compton was visiting with
Mr.. MeCafery's Sunday.
Rev. Baker aud wife were visiting
with j. A. ComPteR Wednesday.
Geo. and JEFF Compton were break
ing colts last week, so we understand.
Misses Retta and Liza Rhoades
were visiting at J. A. Compton's Fri.
day.
j. A. Compton vas helping Mr..
McCafery to build header.boK last
week.
Mss Clara Chapman. of Great
Bend, Eas visiting at Mr.. Archer's
Sunday.
A. J. Bird was visiting With his,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17
ALBION Township


* a#4fE5E7fE ssa HI FIFE .s*ese nnns
By "white Face"
Glentz Rowley visited Wlll Murdy
Sunday.
Bertha T. which is it? Bill T. or
Robert B?
Geo. Wilson went to Great Bend
Saturday.
Mitchell Lindsay visited Robert
Boyle Sunday.
Jim Harper returned from Jewell
county Saturday.
1t is no wonder that Bill T. likes to
work for g. n. b.
Mrs. Dirreen and son went to Hois.
ington Wednesday,
Henry Boyle and son Bob went to
Great Bend Tuesday.
John Lindsay and Willie Thompson
went to Olmitz Sunday.
81. 81. Boyle, Jr., came home from
G. n. G. Tuesday for harvest.
Charley Quinlin returned from
Nebraska, Annie will be glad TO see
him.
Quite a success attended the ice
cream social Saturday, at MIR. and
Mrs. Lindsay's.
Quite a number attended the ice
cream social at Albion Center school
house, Thursday evening.
Corbett and the feather weight had
scrap the other night. Feather
weight was the best man. Corbett
said to Feather weight &C d you
now what can you do?" The first
thing he knew Feather-weight was on
top and hunting for his complexion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

@ssssA9S0 -s-sf-f-f-f-f- ~ --ff-ft-f Ga
By BILLY Lizard.
Say, did you see .sCicero'sa smiling face
p When G. w asked him to sing low bass?
He got right up, said Pm not afraid,
And Went front and sat by pretty maid.
Now that maidens name was Minnie s.
Of you'd know what else you'll have to guess !
He said to Minnie 'iCan 1 see you home?'
And smiling she answered ''Nit-you 60 alone
ne a h lam Went 10 the 49Sp ana beg began to sry
Trotted off to his mamma for short while,
Then soon returned with q smirk and smile.
Say, Myrtle, how is Franz j.?
Fl. 81. thinks the cart is all right.
Which is it, Minnie-J. B., or J..
j. B? Own up.
A large crowd attended the ''chick-
en-hawks" exercizes last Sunday.
G. Quinlan says be is still ''fatter"
than when he came from the Strip.
Robert Boyle took a pleasure trip
down towards Great Bend Thursday.
James Harper and Chas. Quinlan
came home from the north last Sat-
urday.
The McAfee brothers and A. Har-
per went fishing Saturday. Which
did you 60 after, boys-carp or suck
ers?
Wonder what kind of people they are
in eastern Albion? One passing the
home of one of them recently would
have thought the people there had
just escaped from Ossawattomie.
The ice cream party at the residence
of John Lindsay was enjoyed by all
present except the two who cracked
their heads together playing drop the
handkerchief. There were about 20
persons present, and all went home
we'll frozen-and happy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17
& I'D is passing to Europe, and the
hopes of republican success in 1900 are
passing into vblivion.

Remember, that the curtain rises at
$50 prompt, at the 'sSociety Vaude-
ville' on MIR. GiIlmore's lawn. Friday
evening. BE in your seats on time. as
you will not want to miss one number.
Admission TO cents; proceeds tor char
ity. Refreshments served Immediately
after the program. to those desiring
them, for a small sum.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

The county officers TO be elected this
fall are Clerk, Treasurer, Register of
Deeds, Sheriff, Coroner, Surveyor, and
Commissioner for the I'd district. The
gentlemen whose terms expire are, in
the same order, NJ. b. Fits, D. Bose,
IL. j. Klein, l.. P. Aber, s. J. Shaw,
S. A. Newcomb and G. L. Moses. The
new state law concerning county sal
aries will effect the officers elected
this fall, and are much less than the
salaries now drawn.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

Tom ANDERSON, with his old soldier
endorsements by the ton, is mix goot~
pension agent. Cy and his apple jack
record as the boss were more powerful
than the laboriously acrawled names
of 10000 old Union Veterans on mon.
ster petition.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17
EI-LTTNWooD.'

west. s1.25 and 81 so day is big
temptation for man in these days of
the wave of prosperity, and very little
effort is required to inveigle them into
a job at such prices even though many
of them have nearly forgot how to
work.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

Fred Zutavern, of the Great Bend
Implement Co.. has been laid up at
home for the past week, with stomach
trouble, but is reported on the improve.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

The Nj. E. Sunday School picnic, on
Friday of this week, will be at the
Pyle grove, on the Walnut.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

Mrs. Samuel Penna and daughter.
Miss Clara, left for Denver, Colorado
Wednesday evening. where they will
visit for some weeks
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

A. r. Moss Came down from Colo
RADIO. Friday svening of last week, to
visit few day with his family here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

SAY, FARMERs!. We have two I'd
hand Hodge Headers-in good repair
for sale at bargain. Also, new head
ers, the best made.
Great Bend Implement Co. .
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

Herbert and Eva Clayton, children
OF James Clayton, are here on a visit
for about two months.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

G.. Woolman, a Lacrosse Merchant,
was in the city Saturday, the guest of
G. Samuels and wife.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

Uncle Robin Foote, an aged colored
man of this city, died Monday night,
after an illness of couple OF weeks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

Tom Ely, Jr., of Hutchinson, came
up Wednesday for a few days visit
with his father and brothers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

Will Pfeister found wolf den.
north OF town the otner day and dug
oat four young cubs, acout half grown
cute little fellows, full of innocence,
and chickens
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

w. A. Rush of this city received
telegram Sunday, the 18th, from Mil
waukee, Wis, ststing that his yeungs
est brother had died there that morn.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

Rube Vsncil came up from tbs
Strip last week, to work Through the
wheat harvest.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

Miss Pearl Emiey is here Sh
arrived here Monday morning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

Just as if Kansas didn't have enough
OF EN- cow Mr.. storm had to go and get
married at Yates Center last week.
Mail and Breeze.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

Miss Lizzie Sell returned from her
visit to Hutchinson, Friday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

Hundreds of people will be up from
the Oklahoma country to help Kansans
in the wheat harvest
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

John r. Lee, of Ness county. was in
the city the first of the week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

SENATOR BAKER has, so far as he is
concerned, settled the appointment
question for the republicans of Kansa s
in the ten most prominent places. He
has recommended the following: Inter
national Revenue Collector, Mike SUIT
ton, of Dodge City; U. S. Marshal,
w. E. Stetne, of Topeka; Pension
Agent. Cy Leland; Register U. S. Land
Office at Colby, X. E. Wilkerson;
Receiver, c. Anderson; Register U. S.
Land Office at WaKeeny, w. S. Til.
ton; Receiver, F. w. King; Register
U. S. Land Office at Dodge City. Tom
Scates; Receiver, L. ]. Pettijohn. And
Senator Bakers recommendations
will doubtless SGD"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

Our republican friends are all plead
ing for something to be passed" The
men who voted for President Mckinley
in the honest belief that his election
would bring prosperity to the country
are crying Pass the tariff bill! Pass
it quick!" The rest of 'em are crying
with loud voice: ':Pass the pie, pass
the pie!" 1t is passing strange, this
eagerness for something to be passed.
In the meantime, hundreds of thous,
ands are passing out of employment;
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

A l.. Miller is slightly remodeling
his residence in the third ward.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

Pay the first half of your taxes by.
June Goth.
Miss Ollie Roudibush left Wednesday
for Demer. Col.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17

Attest
f. G.. STROTHMAN
Clerk,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-17
Advertised Letters.

Following is istof letters remaining LncsIled
u ending June I6. 1891. =
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-29
\ Commission order.

Austin. Texas. NAV 2S--Gn approval Of
jont application, submitted under No 232
a the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway
COMPANY of Texas tEe railway commission
hereby orders that the following classiil-
ration rulings supplementary 10 Western
Classification No. a. shall govern In the
characterization of the articles named, by
railroads between points in Texas, subject
To the rules embraced in exceptions 10
Western Classification;
l. Dlslrfeciants, dry or liquid, packed IN
tin kegs not iacketed, less than carload
lots. first class.
2. Concentrated vinegar In wood, same as
vinegar tsee page SO, Classification No 90.
g. Incandescent gas burners. including
Welsbach burners same as gas fiXiurts
fsee mage 80. Classification No. 24l
A. Wood flour in barrels with cloth tops,
same us wocd pulp tsee page loG, Ciassi:ica-
tion No. IA
g. Celiulosc. in sacks, less than carload
lots. first class minimum weight 10000
nnunds carload lots. fourth class.
G. Provision for binders board shown on
page 10, Classification No. "a. VIII not APP
nly on wood pulp board and straw boars
T. Rating for malt shown on page 10,
Classification No. "a VIII apply only on
shlpments made in the ordinary packages
itsed by the trade. viz. in bags or barrels.
When NAL, liz shipped In beer watts or In
storage tanks. the watts or tanks are ratable
separately-
This order takes effect MAY 81.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-29
WEATHER AND CROPS
COMPLAINTS or L,CE Doing soMG
DAMAGE.
tnldwciI Count, Crops Doing Well.
Wilson and itnr""s t"nnty Crops
Are Needing Rain.

| go.
| Liberty Hlll. Texas, May rms eo'
tion has Ind copious raln' In me last two
weeks Corn is looking fine WIN one on
two more good fnine at the proper tlmo
| thorc viii be- the largest crop Of corn
wheat and oats ever raised IN Tits sr'''on
before cotton Is worry b"'N "dsli som,
VIII nave 10 pianl over pVc'i'aP VI i"' "il''
other insects lhe Ptp'p'rM hie WY
gloomy for cotton W iuiH lNii ~ 1870
kcHanky' T'Nns, May a. lhe nee are
damaging tho cotton ~ ms county M II
they rontln'l" Oh there VIII ln a consider
able decrease IN the crops.
Borclnir Texas May 20 The weather IN
getting very dry, and unless I. Inins with
In the noxt week. the corn crap NH be- eat
short Tho first load OF %a'crmennS was
seen ON our streets today l4ico arc report
cd doing much damage 10 The oiton
sherman. TeNoH' May nIayhoh eoHn-
ty fnImerS hay" 'hprrieh'ch many hlna
RANGES IN the way al rainy we'ipoi ~ VIZ
wrong lime some ui mem nav hhn 'n",,
wheat ani oats 80 hhdly haihhgeu 'hnt J.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-29
Galveston Rniir"nd Notes.

Galveston. Texas, MAY ga Now time
card goes into effect on the Gulf colorado
and Santa Fo railway next Sunday The
principal changes in It are in the depart
ur,s of the train carrying the New orleans
sleeper. which will leave here at sta, IN
gead of 5.i5. and in the departure Of the
Kansas city express which VIII hereafter
leave at = Is a. M. instead ot - a, NJ.
II { Archer has force of men at
work fixing up hts new quarters. ana VIII
open the joint Kansas City FitlahNrE ond
Gulf ara houston Fast and Wet l,Nas
passenger office next Monday.
Max Naumann city ticket agent OF The
santa Fc, announces that tho regular sum
mor tourist rates to Eastern resorts VIII
go into enoct June l. and that fhcy are
practically the same MS last year.
Colonel Uriah Lott left for san Antonio
this evening. The committee which wa'
appointed to consider hts proposition for
building u road from san Antoaio To Gal
weston held meeting today hut would
give nothing out for pubic alton
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-29

Reduced rates are In effect on Sunday on
the Galveston. La Porte aud Houston rail-
way Us follows; Galveston 81. Texas NiN
81. Scabrook % cents. La Porte 80 cents
T,nins Ieaye Houston nj $50 a nj 80
u m. and D. IN. The train leaving Hous-
ton Mt 1870 runs direct 10 Galveston noach,
landing passengers al corner 81 1remon,
street and Avenue n, iu0t five blocks from
the Beach hotel. and tho evening train re
I turning nt s 70 u. m. starts from the same
place. reaching houston at 1910 ?; M Ia
lime for all lines of street cars. This new
departure is making the Bay Shore Line
vary nnnulnr