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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11
CLAFLIN GLEANINGS.
From the Banner.

From the Banner
Old fashioned winters seem to be
coming back again.
A wolf hunt is being arranged for
next Saturday in thevincinity of Clafi
lin.
The ..fog IN February, frost in May
adage means frost the first morning
of May.
Misses Lucy Seus and Anna Heger
of Odin left for St, Louis Wednesday
morning where they viii enter con-
vent.
The dreaded disease, diphtheria
seems to be infesting the neighborhood
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11

A district school report was received
at this Office last week, and hung on the
copy hook 20 be put in type. In some
manner, however, it became misplaced
and cannot be found. We hope the
teacher and students will understand
from this explanation Why they do not
see that report,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11
County Teachers Association.

County Teachers Association.
Program for the meeting of the Bar
ton County Teachers Association, at
Ellinwood, Feb. Goth, 1897:
Music.
Krohn.s Psychology, lessons 5, 6 aud
7...... -. -...-...... j. S. Ross.
Discussion-Lucinda Brewer, G. III.
Lockhart.
Story of Human Progress, chapters 8
and 4, part II. j. ". TORRENCE.
DlscHssion-F. III. Lutschg, James
Barrow.
Music.
School District Libraries,
..... AUGUSTA KATTENHORN.
Discussion ID. G. johnson and Ed.
S. Murphey.
The Art of Questioning ...
-. -. 49,. ANNA j. REARICK
DicsussiOn-E.T.B Barber, A. Ward
What are the Advantages of Good
Program? 49, .J. W. MARTIN
Discussion-Tillie Hartman, George
Wharton.
0. &. KAcKLEY, Pres.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11
WALNUT VALLEY PIcKUPs.

From ''The Chums.
Snow, snow, snow. Sleighrides are
all the go.
Jacob Keener has been putting up
ice the last week.
S. G. and s. K. says "our girls
have gone to town."
II. IL. says he got it,-"in the the
neck" How about that, Ola?
Ola and Johnnie are flying high. John.
lie says just wait till the roads get dry.
The skating party at Albert Fos'
ter's Monday night, was rip roaring
success.
81. r. had better take care, and not
be sick 80 much, or S. K. will take
his girl.
Lincoln Langford and Mother we're
visiting with Charles Howell and FAM
lily Tuesday last.
The Misses Eta Smith and Susie
Case were shopping in the city of
Olmitz last Monday.
Rev. Stutzmar began a series
of meetings at Albion Center Sunday
evening February 7th.
Miss Eta Smith was visiting with
Lon Baldwin's and Miss Jennie
Mecklem the last of the week.
Grandma, Harry, and Jennie Neck
lem attended prayer meeting, at the
U. B. church Tuesday evening.
The Misses Vira and Fannie Feaster
| are attending dress cutting school at
Great Bend. We wish them success.
Joe Woodburn has returned from
the east, where he has been shocking
corn. Well bet cookie his best girl
is glad.
Sam Keener was down and made a
short call at Lon Bald wins, few days
ago. We don't exactly know which
he went to see-Miss Mecklem or Miss
Baldwin.
A dinner was given at Mrs. Boyds
on Thursday, by the members of the
u. B. church. A good time was re-
ported; if any one doubts this, ask
Sam Keener.
Young peoples meeting Sunday
evening was largely attended. The
young people at Walnut Valley are
doing good work. Come out and
encourage them.
Wilson Dyer was visiting the school
at district 10 last Tuesday. We won.
der which it was he went to see, the
school mann, or some of her good
looking scholars?
j. F. Smith is still manufacturing
brooms for E. J. Eveleigh. Any one
wanting a good broom, call at his Of
fee in the Fveleigh building on Main
street, Boyd, Kans.
| A dance was given at Sam Harper
Tuesday evening and very plesan
time was spent, only some of the boy
had better tie their horses better OF
they will have to walk home.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11

a buggy. What does this mean?
Boys look out Or you will lose your
girls when Frank comes around with
his buggy.
The entertainment at Olmitz last
Friday evening was good. The house
was crowded SO that it was difficult to
find standing room
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11

The DEMOCRAT this week contains
the advertisement of ''Popotillo Tea
for which Messrs. Briggs & DeYine, Of
Heller, are Kansas agents. Those
gentlemen ask that any one desiring
testimonials as TO the efficacy OF the
medicine write to them for same.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11

On Saturday almost all OF the inch
snow had melted into the ground; but
the weather clerk, seeing how we'll that
snow pleased US, sent another snow
about 4 Enthusiastically night and
Sunday
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11

Mrs. E. Il. Pollard will deliver an
address under the auspices of the
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
at the NJ. E. church on Sunday even
ing. FEBRUARY 14th, admission free. All
are cordially invited.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11
From the Leader.

Mrs. Will Schartz, who has been
quite ill for the past month, is report
ed somewhat improved.
Alexander Demster has purchased
one of the finest span of mules on the
south side of the river.
Aug. Weide has been quite serious.
ly i'll for the past three weeks, but we
are glad to report him able to be out
again.
The weekly prayer meetings-Wedl
nesday evenings the M. E. church
which were discontinued some time
ago, have been resumed.
A number of the fellows here start.
ed out Sunday TO capture that lion and
returned home with one lone cottonta
all of which reminds one of the old
story of how "the mountain labo"ed
and brought fourth b mouse
Encouraged by the good attendance
at the several shows given at the
opera house this winter, Manager
Back will make it a point in future
to secure good attract ions as often as
practicable The people should appre,
ciate his enterprise and give the shows
already billed for here liberal pat
ronage.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11
School Report.

Following is report of school district
No. AZ for the months Of December and
January. For December:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11
ABOUT ELLINwOOD.
The Advocate says:

The Advocate says:
Mrs. Fred Steckel left Friday for an
extended visit with friends and rela-
tives in Newton.
Otto Stolz left Tuesday morning.
for Kansas City, where he intends to
locate permanently.
The cold snap froze the ice that fill
ed the houses, that will cool the
drinks that will fill the people next
summer.
'sDad' Garvey cut his hand on a
broken piece in lamp chimney he
was cleaning one day last week and
now carries the hand in sling.
The "advance agent of prosperity,
has become a by-word, 80 says the
New York World. It is liable to be-
comea swear word unless the sam pies
of prosperity improve.
Whatever man has done man may
do. Men have created larger artif-
cial lakes than the Cheyenne bottoms,
and that to, under greater difficulties
than would surround the filing of these
bottoms.
BORN: To Mr.. and Mrs. H. J.
Roetzel, Tuesday, February End, a
baby of the feminine gender. 1t will
not be hard matter for this little
Miss to remember her birthday, since
it is on the eventful February End
grounding day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11

Those neither absent nor tardy dur
ing the month were Augusta and Her
mena thinner, Annie Gleisner, Annie
Suchy, Anton Springer, John Riedl and
Otto Krestein.
a good interest is shown by the
pupils and it is our belief that much
better work will be done in the months
that are to follow. Patrons are invited
to call and visit the school and see how
we are progressing.
HENRY II. BOYLE. Teacher.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11

gton Fupiis nei'her absent nor Garoy were
Emma, Josie and Anton Springer,
g in Annie thinner and Annie Gleisner.
During the month of January:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18
ADAus Proa4nIY LocArED.
The Methods Of tho Man Who Passed rs "A
Wealthy Produce Dealer.

The Methods Of the Wan who fa"sed ~ "a
Wealthy Produce Dealer.
CHASE CITY. VA. April lI.-sDeciaL-
The mayor Of this town has shown me a
telegram received this morning from a
county in the Western part of Virginia,
saying: Stranger establishing poultry
yard here; methods and description iden-
teal with Adams. Signed boy tAe mayor OF
the town.
This seems 10 be Adams, the man who
represented himself TO be great produce
merchant and duped so many country Hcl-
chants in this county, by giving a cheek
in excess OF his purchases and obtaining
currency for difference. His victims are
continually showing up.
AT j. =. II. DdllIcl, a nlcichiHt 4teA 40
son Depot, Atlantic and Danville railroad,
this county. was here yesterday and says
he cashed a check for $50 for Adams after
selling him $50 worth Of hams, eggs, fruits
and fowls.
lie says the insinuating manners or
Adams completely entrapped him. He told
Daniel that he would sell him meat at -
cents for which he was paying IL cents.
Daniel expressed a desire 10 buy some
corn. "An right" says Adams II VIII
shin YOU a carload at Sc cents per bushei.
and you can sell out AT 60 cents 20 your
customers and account TO me at your con-
venience.'
Daniel thought he had struck a bonanza.
all IN one day. Adams had his cards
printed, "E. j. Adams & Co.. wholesale
dealers in country produce Of all kinds,
Chase City. Va" lie was unknown here.
Daniels shipment 20 this place is IN the
depot here, and he will get II back. but ms
cash Is gone 1t is astonishing how sue
cessfully Adams worked his schemes. lie
stated that his house did not allow him
to carry currency. and he had to pay IN
checks.
Several persons have gone from here 10
Newport News 10 try their fortune, but
while some go others come 20 take their
places. There appears a condition OF un-
rest and desire TO change. a gentleman
living near here has Just returned from
a trip to his former home near Mansfield
Ohio, and says the same depression ana
unrest prevail there. Many would leave
but cannot sell their property at half the
value they place upon II. The gentleman
said he thought our section about rs wei
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18

by the Rev Zachar.ah Meade. and IN 1898
the Rev. Mr.. Cobb, afterward the distln-
gushed Bishop Of Alabama. filled the pull
pit while chaplain 20 the University. lie
was succeeded IN 1896 by the Rev. Richard
Kidder Meade. who was the rector until
1868, when he was succeeded by the Rev.
James Stewart Hanckel who was rector
up 10 tho time Of his death IN 1892. Dr.
Hanckel was an able preacher and one or
the leading men in the whole church.
ABLE ASSISTANTS.
Such have been the old-time pastors or
this church. During their pastorato they
had. AZ various times able assistants. the
Rev. W. G. Butler was the first assistant.
appointed I'm 1857. Tie was succeeded IN
1859 by the Rev. William Meade Nelson.
Mr.. William II. Meade was assistant after
Mr.. Nelson, when in 1856 he was succeeded
by the Rev. Robb White. Mr.. White was
succeeded in February l. 1890. by the Rev.
II. =. Lee, who became the present rector
I'm September, 1892. Dr. Lee as q preacher.
is persuasive. logical. stern and unyielding
in his views Of the truth. yet kind ana
charitable TO all men, and his sermons are
dignihed and couched in chaste and Aquid
English. lie is very popular among hts
own flock. besides he has very many adj
mirers outside Of HIS own congregation.
THE NEW CHURCH.
The new ediice which is erected on the
same site Of the old church corner or
High and Second streets. IS OF the Gothic
stple Of architecture. and I'm the form or
n cross and is an imposing building. The
entire building IS lCj feet long and fronts
on High street The exterior Of the house
is OF Richmond granite. backed with brick.
the interior is of brick. There are two
towers which are built entirely Of stone
one is forty feet high. and the other eighty
feet high. The main auditorium. including
chancel. IS Jos fet long and 43 feet wide.
with two Transcripts 15x23 feet each. The
Sunday school room IS 29xh feet, In addi-
ton 20 Il are two class rooms-one lsX26,
and the other Ike feet There are two
entrance Hobbies 10 the Sunday school
room. 10x12 feet each. The pastors study,
which Is 1ix16 feet. IS located west Of the
chancel. with vcstry room about same size
adjoining. There are two guild rooms Inn
mediately over study and vestry. and The
organ and choir room. Is feet square each.
are located east OF the chancel The build
ing is covered with Buckingham slate. and
the entire edlfce is one OF the most attrac-
tive IN the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18
HANDSOME NEW CHURCH
THE OLDEST CONGREGdTION IN
rHE CfTY OF CHARLOTTESViLLL.
It's History Commenced Almost WIN '"'
Birth of the PIace-A Description oil
the Splendid New Editee.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, Apfh IL
SPecial.-Christ Episcopal church, WHO"
has recently erected a magnificent JIG"
building, Is the Oldest church IN SH"i
lOttesville. 1t was erected ia lSZt All oi
the religious bodies, puOr 90 its cfecuo"'
wOrshipped in the court house. each nav
ing its own Sunday. Mr. Jefferson OXEN
attended services there. bringing with niIi
his own peculiarly constructed camp-sto0i.
lie was one OF the first persons who sub
scrbed TO the building fund. To the oar-
nest zeal OF the first pastor OF this church,
the Rev. Fred W. Hatch. who came 10
Charlottesville In 1872. Charlottesville IS
indebted for its first house OF worship.
IL was at first proposed 10 build union
church. but this fell through. The Episco-
palians and Presbyterians then proposed
TO unite but difficulties being In the way.
Parson Hatch undertook the burden alone.
and a plain, obong, brick structure was
built The building OF this church put the
other denominations on their mettle, and
the Presbyterians soon after built, followed
by the Baptists. and later on the Metho-
dists. Lutherans Disciples. Jewish syna-
gogue.
FOUNDED EARLY.
Charlottesville. when Christ churchs
first cornerstone was laid was little ham
ittf VI llNt VI SiA ilhitNiN gu fNol+Ns AA- NAl-
versity OF Virginia was not then open, or
its buildings hnished-the dome and ar
cades being under construction and not
completed until 1925.
Sunday In those days was not kept with
any degree of sancuty Every store was
open, as it was the servants great trading
day. and whisky. then retailed at 90 cents
gallon, was dispensed freely to every
customer. PEARSON Hatch" as he was
Familiarity known IN that day. was a
strong, vigorous preacher. and while rector
! Of the Charlottesville church he also serv-
ed as chaplain OF the University.
The old church. which was completed in
1875 was consecrated by Bishop Moore m
1896 Its plan was furnished by Mr.. Jeffer-
son. Parson Hatch was the rector OF the
church until 1890. when he was succeeded
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18
MATTRESS MAKING. JURCbN .

shortly appear in a New York theatre.
Prominent German Americans went down
the bay to meet her and an address OF
welcours was made by former Excise
Commissioner hamburger In the even.
ing Frau Gelstinger was serenaded, and
there was a torchlight procession too, IN
her honor.
The Hopper opera Company played
Grand Rapids one night last week. and
Miss Baldwin. I'm the short space allotted
to a one-night stand. managed TO so i'm
press one Of the Jeunesse doree or the
Michigan village particularly noted for
its remarkable brands or furniture that
he offered his heart. hand and fortuna
and was accepted and the twain were
married in the short space OF q hours.
If the De RcsZkes are firm In their de-
termination not to come over here next
year New Workers may have an oppor-
tunity Of hearing Alvarez. the famous
French tenor. lie Is said TO be extremely
Jealous OF Jean de Reszke. and. although
tempting offers have been made. he has
refused to appear in this country WINE
lean was here Colonel Mapleson. II l.
believed. IS after Alvarez for tour OK
this country.
According 10 descent rank and title.
the most aristo~ratic meIdber or any
theatrical company In the world Is prop
ably the Spanish singer. Don Fernando
piaz dc Mendoza, Count OF Lalains,
Grandee of Spain, son or the Count OF
Ralazote. brother OF Countess San Luis.
and brother-ln-law OF tho Duchess de In
Tore. He is % years old. has wonder
full tenor voice and magnificent stage
presence, and. starting on an aristocratlc
amateur stage. he gradually adopted the
calling Of a professional singer.
4 ~ Lat
translated and adapted play written
by Li-King-Tao a Chimes playmaker.
over five hundred years ago. the theme
Of which IS older than some hills and yet
as modern as the newest. 10 deals with
TWO young women who fall in love with
the same man. The man prefers one or
the young women, but married the other
for money, and is subsequently punished
by the wife, who turns out 10 be q ver.t-
able Xantippe.
Olga Nethersole In a Mirror interview.
says she is having prepared new YER
sion Of Camille" Says Miss Nethersole:
When was about Is l was seized with
religious fervor and determined 10 enter
a convent. l went so far as 10 consult
the clergyman who had confirmed me.
He laid his hand upon my head and
said: My child, IL is better 20 live I'm
meet and conquer temptations. Therein
lies true strength and goodness After
this devotional impulse wore or ! con-
ceived childishly romantic idea of mar
riage l thought that the greatest thing
a woman could do was 10 get married
Ny ideas on this subject have been some
what modified and yet continued Miss
Nethersole. with a significant smile. II
still believe In marriage particularly II
you know a man who has been devoted
10 you for nine years. But never will !
let marriage interfere with my career.
That is the supreme thing in my life; |
am trying TO shape II always upward.
that II may eliminate on the heights"
Miss Nethersole will not visit this country
next season. She expects 10 devote the
coming year TO acting and managing a
theatre In London.
Vaudeville has capeured Mrs. John
Drew.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18

or as any he has visited. and he is better
satisfied than when he left on his trip.
Mr.. IT, sl1irings arrived with his family
this week from New Milford. Pa, with a
carload of household effects. and desires 10
buy farm near here.
Both hotels here have been greatly i'm
nroved and preparing for the accommoda-
ton Of spring and summer visitors.
At the Mineral Hotel are \. s. Wootcn.
Klnston. n. c.; Prof. J. $ Barnard. Or. j.
y. Vanmetcr and John D. Register, Bal
timore. and Or. Louis Ireton. New Orleans
At Hotel Barnett. John j.. Townos and
wife. Petersburg: George Gibson and wife,
Richmond. and DR.. John Mitchell. wake
Forest, y. 9.
Clarence 4 Jcnress. tobacconists OF
Tarboro. y. G.. are here on a visit TO their
parents. Tho leaf tobacco trade closes IN
their market on April lst and will open
again August 1st.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18
The POcahOntas Back.

The beautiful steamer Pocahontas came
up James river TO her wharf at Rockets
Yesterday evening for the FIRST time In
several weeks during which period she
has been in the dry dock at Newport
News undergoing her annual spring over
hauling, painting and renovation.
During her absence from her route on
the river the steamer Ariel has taken her
place. and she VIII now 80 through a
course Of the same sort.
The POcahontas Is more pleasing ana
comfortable than ever before. and Man
aver Irwin Weisiger, who came up from
Newport News on her last evening. was
pleased IN all respects with her quick
passage.
The Pocahontas Will be in much de-
mand this summer for excursions by day
and moonlight and the regular passenger
travel on her up and down the river has
been steadily increasing OF late.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18
Sick Headache.

would be provided for the company ia
view OF the short time the company de-
cided not 10 go.
4 committee was appointed 10 look IN
10 the advieahilitv Of an encampment at
she scashore the latter part Of July
DR. Fuller Gaskins was unanimously
elected president OF the Walker Light
Guard Veteran Association, and VIII m
noaatciy proceed 10 reorganize the ASSOC
citation o
I'm view Of the fact that a son o. Cap
tain Charles H. Epps is an ex-mcmner OF
The company. - was decided that com
mittoc bc appointed 20 frame snltanie
rcsolutnos expressing the regret ana
evmpathv of the company at the deat
Of captain Epns and present them az me
next meeting. The committee is as fol-
lows Lieutenant a. W. Miller, Ser
ooant L i. Ducsberry. Sergeant w. y.
johnson. Private John G. Weckort ana
Private j. T.. Atkins.
Private Robert Scott was appointed
cornoral vice Corporal W. G. Hunt
whose time has expired.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.
sr.TsS MUST PRORATE THE TAX
AGAINST ExPRlSs COMPANIES.
Joh, &. Danccy wiz Not Get the Recorder
xhip Of the District Of Columbia Pros
missed North Carolina Negro.

RALEIGH y. c.. April IT, Special
BEFORE the Supr, me Court this morning
n WIS expected that the cases involving
tlc three hospitals Tor the insane would
he argued The court had arranged to
hear the argument. on tho suppOsiuon
that Doth sides were ready. But w. III.
Day. OF hc counsel for the new boards
stated that they were not ready and ASH
ed that the matter be deferred until next
Monday. The court so ordered. DIT
Miller. superintendent OF the hospital at
Goldsboro. was hero with his counsel.
4. h. AyCock and W. G. Monroe.
state Treasurer Worth to-day received
3hc fun text OF the opinion OF the United
States Supreme Court in the Ohio Express
cases. he viii lay the whole matter be-
fore the Railroad Commission. 10 is the
plan, according 90 the opinion 20 tax tho
entire property as "a unit and each state
get lts pro rata. This IS the statement
which Treasurer Worth makes Of tho
case.
The STATE Auditor to-day sent a war
rant Tor $50 Co "a new Agricultural Society
just established in Forsyth county The
law requires This amount of ala TO county
socictios
Work begins next week on chapel az
the Soldiers Home 10 win replace me
present very small one which VIII then
be used as "a cottage.
RED HOT FIGHT
Persons who are here from Charlotte
saw the municipal contest there is the
warmest I'm "a great many years. There
are two candig4fes for Mayor. both
vveoltb,. ANA ,l.v arc making matters
lively
n is nov, remarked that John c. Dancy.
coforcs =. ,,itirll,. knocked out so far
r.1 rl.,..f...ff, at The District OF
col,r,I.t, h. ,.orlern.f and that cx-Con-
,.ress,,s., r-...ttsr, .ofs il Daucv NJ
o,o ,i,,',. 1.o,,.bt lo had tho place GER
tain rbo f..t IS the position was
,.,o,,,fs.1 . r.,fb caroiiua negro No
names y.,r. tb,r mentioned The nine
recro r,,,,l.r. of the legislature threat
one5 . ,...f AGAINST pritcbard unless
.o,,,,,l...... ,,.. d.no for the North Caro-
H.. ,...,., prnchar3's friends am
,,,,,,.,.I ,,. tir,- of the nledge 81 the
rol[...,....f.i,. ~, ..o,,, North Carolina NO
No.. Rod 49,, ,oio.,ro,t,o5
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18
arm THE HOBBEBs.

Officers on the Til ofthe Murderer Of the
Great Pals Bank Cfshirr.
MILAN, y. IT,. April is pecial-The
team which was hired at Whlttens livery
stable IA Berwick. I'm which the robbers
Of the Great Falls National Bank are
supposed TO have escaped, has been found
az the Phoenix stables here. whe.e II was
left By a man who boarded a train at
ten minutes past 4 yesterday afternoon.
The team was Identified as Whiten's this
morning. IL y as learned that the man
answering the description of the one who
left the team went % North Conway
V here be purchased a ticket for quebec.
The nan is supposed 10 be Joseph H..
Kelly.
Upon receiving this news, OFF, at
once started in pursuit Of the fugitive
and the Canadian officials were notified
10 be on the watch.