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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05
rapttst aIinls,crs Mccklr Conrcrenc,

In accordance with n plan adopted by
the Baptist Ministers Conference the
members next Monday will meet to hear
a sermon. which will be read. and sub
mittod for criticism by the Rev. t. II.
Martin. pastor of Sturgeon Memorial
Baptist church The old order of things
Will be changed somewhat. and instead
OF nearing reports at every conferences
TWO meetings in the month will be for
hearing sermon and discussing upon
theology. The Rev. Mr.. Martin was se-
lected to present the first sermon, and
the duty will devolve upon the other
ministers In rotation.
The conference met at II o'clock in
the Court street chapel, the Rev. j. j.
Han. the newly elected president. in
the chair, upon taking which he made
an appropriate little speech.
Almost every minister present report
ed Christmas 'poundings' or donations.
and larGers stocked by their congreca-
lions with an abundance OF the good
thin%s OF this earth. in consequence of
which the Baptist ministers today ara
pleasantly jocuar and heamine.
The Rev. w. Il. Duelng Of the South
Norfolk church: the Rev. Mr. Cox. OF
! burroughs Memorial; DR.. Wharton. Of
hreenason Street: The Rev. c. X Hobbs.
of Salem: the Rev. j. w Harris. of Deem
Greek: DR.. Woodfin of Hampton: the
Rev. S. 5. Robinson. of London Bridge;
me Rev p $, c: Davis. of Scottsville;
y
nue.; the Rev. r. L. Wright, of Grace
church; DR.. Speight pastor of Kemps-
vile church, We're the recipients.
The Rev. J. w. Mitchell, in his re-
port. gave an account of the annual
conference Sunday at the South Street
Baptist church.
The Rev. T.. e. Dudley. of Central
Avenue church, reported five accesslons
by letter.
the Rev. T., B. Hatcher. of the First
Hapiist church. gave an account of the
New Year dinner which his church pro
Nided for $50 poor boys
Ihe Key. +. II. Martin of Sturgeon
Memorial church. reported an addition
by letter and three awaiting baptism.
the Rev. c. W. Duke raised $40 AT
Berkley Avenue church for the Baptist
Orphanage OF Virginia. Last night he
preached to the Junior Order of Amcri
can Mechanics.
DR., y. f. Owen gave an account of
/ Inc New Year social and the annual
church meeting at the Court Street
church.
DR.. Thomas Hume preached Sunday
morning for the Rev. DR.. Wharton. of
the Freemason Street church. There
were two additions by baptism and one
by letter.
DR.. Woodfin. of Hampton. reportea
that his Sunday school sent presents to
the state Orphanage. He gave the hand
OF fellowship yesterday to five, and re-
Gently baptized six or seven candidates.
DR.. Hall, of Park Avenue church.
VIII nave with him next Sunday the
KEY. DR.. Malcomb Macgregor. OF At
lanta, who Will conduct a protracted
meeting in the church.
The annual meeting of Calvary church
IN Scottsville was held Sunday. The
ReV. +. 5. c. Davis reported there had
neeh n net gain of Sc members during
the year.
The Rev. w. =. Hines has been called
10 Leesburg. Va, but has not yet de-
cided TO accept
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05
.Io;,.c I;nns,,cl,nsi.

Sunday. during the absence of Mrs.
DickerSon. who lives on the corner Of
Clifford and pinwiddie streets. some one
entered her house with Il key, turned
everything upside down and ransackc,l
every drawer. On Mrs. DicSerson's re-
turn from church she found the house
in perfect disorder. Investigation was
made, but there was nothing missing
The thieves were evidently after money.
which they failed TO get.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05

lheir nono Is n picturesque house, bssus
tmniiy situated ut Lysaker,s snburh 81
Christianin. 1t stands on q rocky urou,s
ontory which fairly iuts ont OYER the seass
uhcro Dr.. Nnnsen has his study, room:
.,hed with books and Uttered with mnps 81
tho arctic regions. He does not spend Nh 81
MS time IN his study nowadays, However
LOT the Nansens have pretty little flaxets,
haited dnuxhtar OF years who demands X
Bowl deal OF attention ut present, for size r.
JUST getting acquainted with her papa
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05
Funeral OF ,Er. ". IA. rabb.

The funeral of Mr.. w II. Tabb took
place Sunday afternoon from his late
residence. No. 1925 Court street The
services were conducted by the Rev. a.
T.. owen. after which the remains were
taken 10 Oak Grove cemetery. followed
by number Of relatives and friends.
The following gentlemen acted as;
pall-bearers: Smith Sherwood. r. C.
Cleaton. Jos. Cross. James Ridgewcll.
Richard Nermilliun. A. Il, Price
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05
tcommunicated.)
% Editor of The virglnian:

Please be kind enough to allow Inc
space i'll your paper to ask the Ports.
mouth Star where they got their infor-
nation about the ransucking of on,
house and the large sum of money
possess that the thieves did not get.
would like 10 know where il IL. I will
try and find the money
Yours respectfully
MRS. w. a. DICKERSON
L; S-Please find the sum OF money
/ will go halves with you.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05
wiIiEmprovc the Church.

The Wright Memorial church have de
cided TO make Improvements In their
church and on yesterday carpenter be-
gan tearing away the front gallery.
and building platform on the left hand
side of the church. as you enter The
door. where their new pipe organ,
which arrived yesterday. will be piac, d
the organ will be played for the nrs t
time next Sunday morning
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05
No Room for Doubt.

Proof yes overwhelming proof can
be furnished of the excellent curative
qualities of DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Il caught II cold which led TO cough
aud pain i'll the chest. (pneumonia?) L
bought DIR. Bulbs Cough Syrup, and
alter taking ono bottle of il, the cough
began to disappear; when L finished
taking the second bottle was cured.
Gustav Thurmaster, 40 Hickory ST..
Clcveland,O." DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
costs but % cents. Take only Bulls.
Sold by
CANNON'S PHARMACY, 24O Butte ST.
ALEKED T. WEST, PIG Main st.
H9it s,, r. 70 MES 4 co, &c Main ST.
ATLANTIC CITY DRUG
STORE.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05
For The MnnL

our specialties are in Feather Boas.
Handkerchief and Windsor Ties
Dress Goods lower than ever: aIso n
Few more Capes and Jackets Will be
sold at one-third Q-3) off their regular
price. A. j. PHILLIPS
3Of High St, under Oxford Hall.
Portsmouth, Va
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05

Joel Chandler Harris says that his
Uncle Remus" is a composition of three
or four old negroes whom he knew
as boy, and that his "Brer Rabbit"
stories are for the most part plauta ton
tales.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05

We have removed to our new quar-
ters. go High street O3. II. Ovens old
stand, where we will be pleased 10 see
our friends and patrons.
HOFH EINIE,R'S
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05
Don't Bay ar Xmas Present.

Don't buy an Xmas present until you
have seen my stock. Onyx tables,
lamps. rockers, clocks and everything at
J. S. CRAWFORD'S
Furniture and Garnet IIouse
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05
LAWRENCE & wELToN.
PSI High street-SpecinI Mark Down
SnIc.

SfrCCT-SDFCfnT NnrE Down
SnIc.
25c. Socks, tans and states, 121sc. a
pair. .
soc. Veilings. 25c. and 35c. a ward.
25c. Ladies' Hose, lie, or 8 pairs for
S10O. ioi
25c boys bicycle Hose. lie, or pairs
Comforts. Blankets and Cloaks Mt re-
duced prices to close.
chi, "a WRENCE e WELTON'S CASH
STORE. 2S1 High Street
Now Is your time-S1.5O stiff hats cut
10 SLi5; y stiff Hats cut to $3.50: s.. 80
Hats 50. For cash only.
ClHAS. r. WELTON x 90.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05
Notice.

From January 4th our place os busi-
ness VIII be closed at s p. IN. sharp every
evening except Saturday. Breslauer &.
Anthony. -
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05
Aftcrtinn nurn.s

An ail-wooi suit at $3.50; a still bet
Ter one at SlO.Oo. that are really Won
ders. BRESLAUER & ANTHONY
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05
Only an Opportunities.
NOW XcnrIsn-

10 snow YOU our mid-season prices I'm
mats w. e. VIRNELSON & co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05

For New Years gifts. presents. TOYS
fancy ran articles call OH j. J. Eilsoly, No
b22 Middle street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05
TO CunEA coLD IN oyEn.y

rake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
IN oruEGlsts refund the money if It
AoAs W cure zoe. SpS-tu. thu. SATIN
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05
IL Will Paw YOu

to look at our suits from $500 upward
They are great"
LEVY e. JACOBS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05

The personal property left by the lats,
Archbishop Benson of Canterbury ia
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05
Specials for To-Day.

Finest Leghorn Cltron. Ike per III.
New York Creamery Butter, 200. per lb.
lust received a fresh lot of our cracked
the finest drink on the market for the
money: only 23c. per Id. We have q fine
lot Of Candies. Mined Nuts, Ralsina
iand-Packed Dates In packages, Malaga
Grapes, Etc. Don't buy before seeing our
G. w. HUDGINs g. co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05

Mid-Scason HAT SnIce.
of odd sizes is now being carried ON
w. L. VIRNGLSON &. 90.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-04

IN double decked cars to different
points in Kansas the past few weeks
They say it ia positively necessary
that the cattle be branded in order to
distinguish them from the numerous
jack rabbits.
When you go to church don't pray
too long with your horse hitched out
side with no blanket on him.
"A party of about fifty friends sur
prised W. W. Truxal Tuesday, it being
hes birthday. A splendid time is
reported.
What nice place to live in this
world would be if women were all as
good as they look, and men were all
as good as they seem.
Hoisington is all right. She is not
enjoying any special flood of prosperity
but she is doing a good steady business
right along, every day in the week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-04
CLARENCE TOWNSHIP.
By "CoiE +"

By "Coir."
BoRN-To Rev. Heilewig and wife,
on the 25th, a girl of regulation
weight.
Mrs. Frank Merten spent Friday,
Saturday and Sunday with her parents
Mr.. Both's.
Reuben Barrows went to the county
seat last Thursday and he says the
roads are fine-if you dom. care what
you say.
James Kane who has been away
from here for some time returned to
Mr.. McCaffrey's last Tuesday where
be makes his home.
Among those that have been have-
ing the LaGrippe in this vicinity are
Mrs. Jacob Cell. Mrs. j. Both, John
Bement, William Wallace and Miss
Lilly Bell.
VIM. Gagleman and Mr.. Compton
are busy this week putting up ice
Willie says they are going to have
something besides calves in their ice
this winter.
There was no school in the Clarence
school last Monday, for the reason
that Sunday was so rocky the teacher
did not get back from home until
Monday afternoon.
The cold weather still continues
without letting up in the least.
Some of our farmers wanted cold
winter to kill the grasshoppers aad I
think they have got it; but now the
question is will the wheat not suffer
is well as the hopper?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-04
WEST SIDE ITEMS.

From sThe Man Who Laughs"
Miss Rosie Kermla visited with
her parents Sunday.
Anton Pospishel was on the sick
list last week, but is better now.
John Riedl, who has been attending
the @. n. G. for some months past,
came home to visit with his folks
Sunday.
The dance at Olmitz Saturday eve
ming in the store building was
success. Music was furnished by
Messrs. Helferd, Haney, and Shane.
John Springer went up north last
week to the Russian colony to see his
girl and stayed three days. He says
they went to good entertainment
while up there.
Charles Springer visited with the
family of Frank Schenk last week, but
there Is one. of the family that attracts
Charles attention more than all the
rest. He took his ceiiuloyd cards with
him.
Frank Riedle Sr. has bought him
new shot gun to shoot jackrabbits.
The people have made a great slaught'
er of the rabbits this winter. Joe
Nemtowi1l has killed about so himself
Joe is q crack shot.
Mr.. Myers of Olmltz was on the
sick list Lass week. He says Mr.. Bush
keeps the purest drugs In town and the
medicine was too strong for him. Miss
Dora Nordman was secured as a nurse
and Mr.. Myers is getting along nicely
now.
Alfred Myers and Fred Shenk
started to church last Sunday and
when they got about mile and a
half from tie church the people were
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-04
BOYD AND VICINITY,

y"Punpernickle and Reporter
w. M. Keiser ia churning butter
at Olmitz every morning.
George McCauley wants warm
spell, so he can go and see his girl.
The Boyd store keeper sells more
goods in one day than do the Olmilz
store keepers.
Look out for a wedding, and pre-
pare for a shaking up-Keizer is
going to get married.
Nick LIGHTER is frequently seen
prospecting in his wheat fields, and is
very enthusiastic over the outlook.
Anton Schenk, ST., took two 2.bushel
bags of rabbits to Olmitz; but the
market being demoralized he had to
take them home again.
The children attending the Olmitz
school say they learn more in one week
than they did last year in two, and they
all like to go to school now.
Wester Phillips, while out riding
with his girl the other night lost a
wheel off his buggy when crossing the
RAILROAD GTGCK. he never mlSSSu L
until he got home.
Robert says he will be glad whenl
they have something at the school
house up north, so he can get d chance
to see his girl again. That is right
Robert, keep an eye on her-she loves
you dearly.
Mat LIGHTER, near Olmitz, has just
completed two large reservoirs--large
enough to hold most all the water
from the northwest part of Eureks
township. He has already made ap
plication to the fish commissioner fol-
enough fish to stock said, reservoirs:
One cold night last week a tramp
applied to the village authorities al
Olmitz for a night lodging, which wai
granted. Next morning it was found
he had burned his shoes during the
night and he refused to get out o.
town barefooted. He was given a
new pair, and then went on his journey
rejoicing.
Friend ''Bottleneck" sent his dog
to the cremeary the other day. In his
mouth be fixed the pail, tin can tiec
to his tail; be split the milk and drop
ed the pail, for you ought see his dog.
chip SAIL; ne ran and caved round ant
round, and scared the people in the
town; while he crossed the street Yol
couldn't count three-'twas the fast
est dog you ever did see.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-04
CLAFLIN GLEANINGS.
From the Banner.


The farmers claim the roads are the
toughest they have ever been in this
country.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Giles are the
happy parents of bright boy who
arrived at their home Wednesday
morning.
Several of our townsmen enjoyed
the delicacies of genuine old fashion
ed .possum roast at the house of
Us. Dalziel Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs, George Shroepel are
the happy parents of a bright Bryan
boy who TOOK up his residence with
them last Saturday morning.
The circle hunt which took place
Saturday few miles south east of
town gave the participants considera-
BILE fun.
Three more car leads of cattle were
received over the Santa Fe from Col
orado Sunday at Ellinwood and Dan
Carey. E. j. Ingersoll and George
Smith drove them up against the
fierce north wind.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-04

W. 81. Glare is going to Missouri
this week, on wild goose chase
Joe Bakers children are slowly re-
covering from the whooping cough.
Art Smith is going into the chicken
business on the halves, for Gardener
Smith.
Road Master West says he thinks
their will be work for q few meR in
March.
G. A. Hergert went down to the
Strip last week to visit his parents,
he had not sen for some time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-04
OLMIT2 NEWS.
From "Yohaanus. ="

From "Yohannus."
Another dance at Zimmers, Feb
ruary End.
The snow has all disappeared from
these diggings.
.Bush's livery barn is progressing
very lively of late.
If you haven't subscribed for the
DEMOCRAT get d sample copy and read
it. IF you are not satisfied with the
contents, try another copy.
There will be an entertainment, at
the Olmitz school house Friday even
ing. February 9Th, an interesting
program has been prepared. Music by
the orchestra.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-04
UPPER BLOOD CREEK.


Gusta says Henry is my stutzer."
John Kase would like to bea stamp
Ticker.
Hurry on with the ditch; we want
a job of work.
G. Speck has been filling up his ice
house this last cold snap.
AS Jim Harper has left the country;
what will Virgie L. do now?
The young folks are having lots of
fun skating the last week or 80.
Sam Quinlan, of Hobert, Indiana, is
visiting with his parents of Albion this
last week.
Oh if only stood in with the fair
sex like F. Juttner does then I would
be all o. K. o..
Frank Juttner went down near
Boyd the other evening to pull taffy-
we'll I don't know. Frank.
Jim Wigton says he would like to
pay ''Pumpernickle and Reporter" for
that horse they got on him; but he
don't know who they are.
Dave Quimby is worrying over the
big wheat crop that we gre going to
get this next harvest. Dave says he
don't like a big crop, it makes too
much hard work.
Some of our Olmitz friends are bel
lyaching over the correspondents of
and about that town. Now if you
will but keep your dander down we
will try and have your names appear
ottener in the paper, that is if you will
| only do or say something that is worth
printing.
MARRIED-On Tuesday evening, at
six o'clock, January 26th, at the home
of the brides parents, MIR. and Mrs.
George Harper. in Albion township,
Harry j. Wigton, of Maherville, and
Fannie Harper, of Olmitz, Rev.
Steutzman, pastor of the U. B. church
at Hoisingtop, officiating. The wed
ding was attended by host of friends
and supper given all without money
O" price that would be hard to bea,
anywhere in the more prosperous
parts of the east. The guests showed
their esteem and we'll wishes to bride
and groom by leaving them many
useful presents. We here give a list
of presents and donors names:
Mr.. Brack, castor.
Dir. Harper, set of knives and forks
Mrs. Lindsay, fruit and sauce dish.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rowley, fruit dish.
MIR. and Mrs. Bannister, pair towels
| Annie 10th, water set.
Willie Thompson. castor.
John Lindsay, fruit dish.
= Mckenzie, fruit and sauce dishes
Lottie McAfee. water set.
| Lewis Shafer, bed spread
Nellie Wigton. elegant tidy.
Jennie Mecklem. Eta and Div.
Smith, lace curtains.
JAS. Wigton, butter dish, mustach,
cup and saucer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-04

An east side farmer wrote to Major
Mckinley the other day to know if it
is "A real fact that there have been
more business failures during the last
three months than there haye been
factory wheels started to turning?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-04
First published in the DEMOCRAT Feb. 4. 1897
SHERIFEVS SALE.
1. n. Woodward, Plaintiff,

State of Kansasl -
Barton County,
l. n. Woodward, Plaintiff,
c. Bailey, Defendant.
By virtue of Execution to me directed and
delivered issued out of the both Judicial District
Court of the State of Kansas. sitting in and for
Barton County. in said State, I will,
MONDAY THE STH DAY OF MARCH,
A D. 1897, between the hours of 10 O'Clock A. N.
aud II O'Clock a. NJ of said day. at the west Court
House door, in the CITY of Great Bend, in the
County and State ator-said, offer at public sale. and
sell the highest bidder for cash in hand all the
right title and interest of the above named defend
ant and the following described real property,
to wit:
Lot number ten [10) in block number fifteen (15)
in Hcizer Park Addition to the City of Great Bend,
Barton County. Kansas. except strip 20 feet broad
of the west side of said lot of land
Said property levied on, and to be sold the
property of the above named defendant
L z. ABER, Sheriff
By W P. Cone, Under Sheriff.
Sherifs Office. Feb. 3, 1897
1850 JAMES W. CLARKE, Attorney for Plaintiff
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-04
A% @NNkWkN0
: Smith, 9
81 The Photographer, will be
= in Great Bend on -
y Friday and Saturday.- n
Feb. IL and 13.
See Smith z
@~ A%%%%
ABOUT ELLINwOOD.
The Advocate says:

An Ellinwood man objects to the
Cheyenne lake on the ground that it
will endanger life from drowning.
Another objects because he is opposed
to the use of so much water.
Steve and Ed Sanko. John Kom-
arch and Tony Dick have gone into
winter quarters on the Salt Marsh.
They report having killed quite a
number OF ducks and geese already
this winter.
The weather can beat the pops at
knocking out trusts, For instance it
took the weather just three days to
successfully and efectually knock out
the ice trust that was forming and get
ting ready to bleed the down trodden
masses next summer.
The fame of the Salt Marsh as a
hunting resort has extended to Lex
ington Mo-, and party from that city
will come here on hunting expidi-
ton as soon as the duck season opens
But speaking Of hunting resorts, just
wait until the Great Cheyenne lake
is created.
Another couple of Ellin woods socie-
ty leaders have seen fit to join them
selves together by the bonds of mat
rimony. The parties are Miss Lottie
Blockley and Mr.. VIM. Klein. The
event took place at7:3O Tuesday even
ing at the residence of Rev. Father
Emmerich. No invitations being
given it was very quiet affair, and
the pair was accompanied By only the
attendants-Mr. II. j. Sprinkler and
Miss Emma Smith. After the solemn
ceremony had been pronounced they
departed to the home of the groom,
and this ended the suspicious occasion.
From the Leader.
Big K. P. Masque Ball, Washing
toms Birthday, February %.
The thermometer touched the loves
morning. 1t registered 4 degrees
below zero.
Attend the sugar beet growers meet
ing Saturday February 6, at Mat
Dicks implement store. It will pay
you to do SO.
Auo uSAI COuAty eOnShOAo oooOSioeAoA
meeting will be held at Ellinwood
Saturday February 20. 1t is the in
tention to make this meeting one OF
the best ever held in the county.
Some time ago certain man near
Odin received letter, in which was 6
silver dollar, and the funniest of al
there was no name or clue to the
sender; the man wishes such letters
would come often.
What is it? There is some kind o
q wild beast roaming the woods, dowr
by the Arkansaw, that ls mystery tt
the inhabitants of the neighborhood
Those who have seen it differ as tt
what it looks. Some say it is white
and has head like cat, and that il
has long smooth tail. 1t barks like a
dog, bowls like a wolf, and screams
like a woman lost in the woods.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-04
FROM SOUTHEAST,

From "Buieer."
Why is it spotted horses can't run?
February opened with a fine spring
morning.
hate Cooper will give liberal re-
ward for her dog, Nanny
Go ahead with the ditch; don't let
Mr.. Belt run bluff On you.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-04

just going home. The boys were little
late and tried to slip back to Oimitz
without being seen. but they couldn't
do it. Come earlier next time boys?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-04
RoIsINaToN COMMENTS.
From the Dispatch.

The Friends will dedicate their
church building Sunday, Feb. Z.
T. Nj. Moore has sold his residence
property to Ed. Baker, the considera.
ton being S415.
Sacred cattle from Arkansas have
heen shipped n over the Mo. Pacific