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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-06
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OF course YOU all enjoyed the
beautiful holidays.
The oldest inhabitants say the
weather during Christmas and New
Years was the finest for many years.
Prepare for Guild and rough winter
Weather It's prophesied II will sure
" get here in advance of the coming
April.
They say P. White, G. L Wigton
and Will Schwartz were three of the
happy sons at the box supper the
other night.
Several If our boys, accompanied
nv their ladies. went to school house
45 last Saturday night, TO hear the
little giant talker.
Henry Hart is still the foreman of
the SKINNER at this place. Henry ia
honest and fair, ALWAYS on hand. well
liked and just the man for the place.
The post office at this place bad q
large run of custom during the holi-
days and our worthy post mattress,
Mrs Ochs, tended the office all her
eelf, which speaks volumes of c,m-
incubation and praise for her. Our
office here IL surely IN good hands, az
we never hear a complaint from any
1t the patrons.
The lass turkey shoot ia these
narts g r. Wigtnn vas proprietor
Lew Bazine came ont on winning
turkegv dFse best, whi:s Jun Hapssr
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-06


man, fine and easily presents were
distributed Ii is a noticeable fact
that when the Kansan ia we'll blessed
with a gnodly supply of this worlds
goods he is willing to share his jny
with his family. neighbors and sweet.
hearts he always has sweetheart
even if che is his wife,
Mr. F. W. Walknitz of Bazine
Kansas, and Miss LOUISE Hartman of
this place were married last evening.
December 20, in the parlor of the
brides parents. Rev. Blundon officiat-
ing The bride has been q resident
of Bart"n Co almost all her life and
ia well liked by all who know her.
The groom is said TO he welI-to'do
farmer of Rush county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-06
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By IAN Old Frien.f

By IAN Old Frienf.
Some of the teachers of Il is vicini y
are off enj .ying the holidays.
Peter Krier is preparing 20 build q
large and elegant huuee in tue near
future
Mr.. Fred D,lechek, with hi
father and brother, is visiting III Iowa
during the holidays.
Miss Ida Hofmeister starts for
Enterprise Jan. 1, to attend the
college at that place.
Misses Title and Annie r c.,
have returned from Sterling where
Annie has been staying for come
I me.
Fred Ruch. who has been home f.
the holidays. went back to Enterprise,
Jan 4, to complete the business
course.
The frlends of Mr. Moss gathers d
at his home on Christmas day and
enjoyed themselves to their hearts
content.
Rev. Fiddler, of Enterprise. YVES
here a short time in the interest of the
Enterprise College. He received
Iihera. donations, Mr.. Chas. Ruch
head ng the list with one hundred
dollars.
The people Of Cleveland township
ar making a strong IF ,rt TO establish
q creamery in their cummun'tv, the
main plant ia to he located at Clafiin.
About one thousand dollars has al
ready heen subscribed, and the rest
y i'll perhsrs be secured in a short
me. A creamery in this locality
will without doubt do a splendid
usiness.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-06
CLAFLIN.
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From the Banner
Chas. Hill, brother-in law IF JAG b
Secrest ia up from the Strip on an ex-
tended visit
A patriot is man who hIeeds for
his own country's sake; n p,litician is
man who bleeds the country for bic
own sake.
Clarence Montgomery informs Va
that his father Chas Montgomery is
getting along finely and will be home
soon.
A widnwer is a man who thinks he
has been relieved from all earthly
troub'es and widow is a woman who
believes che is an example of the sur :
vival of the fittest
The simmer heat is felt no more:
The ice msn has ceased To- rap at your
door the frnit verder ia NJ more: the
clothing men seil fnrs galore; the mo-
lasses from the barrel has ceased tn
pour; the coal man ra.tles NJ the hack
dao. he motto now is. ssShut the
dnnrr
The Christmas entertainments at
both churches were veil attended aud
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-06
ELLINWOOD.
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From the Advocate

From the Advocate
Gus Schrepel had about five tons
IF hay burned last Sunday ON his
farm three miles west of town. The
fire is said to have been started by
hunters.
Billie Feeder is now cretlitably FIJI.
ing his new position as book keeper
for the biggest milling institution in
the west half of the state, the Walnut
| Greek Mills.
Mr. and Mrs. A. c. Ward left
Friday morning for Wichita where
they go TO secure treatment for Mrs.
Wards eyes, which have been
troubling her considerably of late
The Sickle Bros have put N a
uew improved Fairbank & Morpe
gas line engine in their elevator. Il
ten horse power and is one of the
finest machines of the kind made
Germany and Russia have been
Pekin in China of late. When
England gets her hand into the mess.
which she 10 quite sure TO do, it wai
he bull in China shop.
An old fashioned butcheriDg was
held at Gerry PLIERS one day last
week His neig ,bnrs and frien de
participated. Elegant refreshments
we're served and it was the ''wee sma
hour" of the morning before the
guests departed.
Someone whom We hope knows all
about it, says, Kansas is through with
her seven lean years and ia just now
emerging into seven years OF houutiful
harvests and plenty. We don't know
IF country under the sun more
deserving eff such condition or one
better able to atand it than Kansas.
From the Leader.
Miss Belle Best, sister of George
Best, came in from Kansas CItv las,
evening to visit with friends and rela-
tives.
John Hittepole received the sad
news yester ay, o. the death of his
sister. Mrs. Melissa Gilmore, at her
father home, at Waupakonera, o.
Richard Kennedy, half brother of
Pete Ouherty, is b re from Enid, o
T.. en- visit Mr.. Kennedy was
tn merly an EiIin woodIte. but now
conducts general merchandise bust
ness at End.
There will be q meeting of the
stock holders of the Eil,nwnod Cream
cry & Manufacturing Co., at tn
creamery on Monday January 10Th
at o'clock p m. All stock holders
are requested to be present, as bust.
ness of importance will he transacted.
MATT DrCK, Secy.
Christmas eve was observed by all
the churches with trees and appropri.
ate exercises On Christine dav the
STORES were closed. services held at the
churches. and the day was one of
Peace on earth and good will to
wa. d men," It Is safe to say il was
the hapniest and most bouutiful feast
that has been celebrated here for
many wears The hearts of both
Young and old were made happy bv
innumerable handsome and" useful
gif's. and the iowliest cottage partook
Of the saeson>s cfeer
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-06
Frank Hoffman and Fl. j. Wiston.
came in on seconds

Frank Hoffman and a. j. Wigton
came IN on seconds.
Another year has past out of sight
and another figure is marked un b
calendar of time. And now is the
time for saint aud sinner to think 4
the year just ended, and see what
good they have done, if any, and then
resolve in their minds that during this
year they will do much more good for
themselves and worthy neightors
than they have ever yet done. And
now we will start in on our mission of
good by giving the readers of this
paper a short rhyme:
Recently there has come about
new machine, The cutest out.
1t can TAX. sing whistle and play,
And do IL in q natural wsy.
It's name 50 big you can hardly spell
Unless you knew il very well
Hut here IN our temperate gore
They spell il GRAPROPHONE.
People come from far and near
The little Graph phone 10 hear,
And when they hear of same mind,
That 1t leaves II Others far behind.
Many who have heard it readily say,
sSoon all talking will be done this way,''
And that will save tongues lots of wear,
| Aid in that tattlers get bIg share.
Taking all in all, it's easily seen
| GraphophOne's none of the has been"
But surely it has come to stay,
To make folks happy night and day.
| Now If you doubt this go and see,
| Then once in life you will happy be.
| Wait awhile and give it time
When out steps William J, Bryan.
Then hip burrahi at top of voice.
| For president he Is the opie's choice,
And when elect on rolls round again
Bry will get there just the same.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-06
First published in the Barton County Democrat
December 30th. 1871
PUBLICATION NOTICE

To ]. Rosebroush Ruth Rosebrough and William
E. LooBey, greeting
You and each of you are hereby notified that
you hsve been sued in the Distsict Court of Barton
County. State "f Kansas. by James w. Clarke, and
that unless you answer demur to the petition of
pIairtiff on before the 10'h day of February,
1898, the said petition will ne taken true and
Judgment rendered accordingly, in said petit
tion CHARMED for the of $50 on with interest
thereon at the rate of eight per cent per aDnum.
computed annually. from the 18th day Of June
1895, i-ss credit of s45 90 dated September the
eth. 1897 and of s55 90 dated October 4th, 1897
on two certain notes aud mortgage, executed by
j. RosrbIough and Ruth RnsebToueh To the Acme
Harvester Co.. and assigned to James w Clarke.
the plainIiH herein and forever barring you and
each of you from all right, title and interest in
and to said mortgageo premises. to Wit: he north
west quartet "a of section thirty-four t34 town.
ship sixteen i6l range thirteen 49,, west of the
Sixth Principal Meridian, in the County of Barton.
and State OF Kansas, "Dy part Thereof. and
decree of sbandoDment of The said premises by
each Of you vii be rendered
JAMES ". CLARKE
Attest +. G.. Sfrothman, Clerk. AIS
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-06
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLE
MENT

First published in the DEMOCRAT Dec 16 1897 }
State of KaEsas, I
Barton County,
In the Probate Court in and f. said County
In the Matter of the Estate of John H wilkins.
deceased.
aforesaid Estat. are hereby notified that / shall
apply to the Probate Court, in and for said County
sitting at the Court House in Great Bend, County
of Barton, State of Kansas, the 18th day of
January. A. d. 1898, for full and final settlement
of said Estate.
G. F. WILKINS Adminisi rator
of the Estate of John E. Wilkins, Deceased
Dec. 9th, D. 1897. 80 42
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-06
First published in the DEMOCRAT Dec. 1897 }
NOiICE OF FINAL SETTLE
MENT.
State of Kansas.

Barton County.
In the Probate Court in and for said County
In the Matter of the Estate of John Kevsor,
Deceased.
treSiitors and all other persons interested in the
aforesaid Estate hereby notified that shall
apply to the Proha Court. in ana for said County,
sitting at the Court House. in Great Bend. County
of Barron State of Kansas. the 3lsf day of
december, A. d 1897. for full and final settle
ment of said E>t
Anna NJ. KEYsoR Administrative,
of the Estate of JOHN KEYsoR. deceased.
Dec LIST ID. 1897 3S Ii
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-06
First published in the DEMOCRAT Jan. 6. 1895. ]
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLE
MEN T..
State of Kansas, .
Barton County,

In the Probate Court in and for said County
In the Matter of the Estate of Jacob Defines. De-
ceased.
Creditors md all other persons interested in the
aforesaid Estate are hereby notified that shall,
apply to the Probate Court in and fer said County
stirring at the Court House in Great BENT. County
of Barton, Stat. OF Kansas. on the 2Sth day of
January. A. D. 1898, for full and fna settlement
of said Estate
LENA DEINFs Administrative
of the Estate of Jacob Defines Deceased
Great Bend, December %, A D. 1897 4245
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-11-30
ASHCRAFT.

Mrs. Jesse Ashcraft Is having a new
barn erected.
Miss Sallie Basket attended servi ces
at Highland Sunday.
10 H. Ashcraft visited his mother Of
Milan, last Saturday night.
Joe Ashcraft is slowly improving after
severe attack Of malary fever.
]. r. Willett and wife were the guests
of the latter's parents Sunday night.
Henry Cowley and Miss Lulu Blain
visited friends at Woodland last week.
Mrs. James Hendrick attended the
dining at her brother James Cox's, last
Saturday.
Any one wanting to know something
about the state of Missouri, call on Mr..
Will Hall, Webster.
Messrs. Huy Kurtz, Fred Moorman,
Joe Claycomb, three of Webster's gallant
young men were pleasant callers at Ash
craft Thursday night.
Everyone wanting a up-to-date county
newspaper should subscribe for the
BRECKENRIDGE News and then they will
have paper that publishes every thing.
Miss Matilda Ashcraft attended the
dining at Mrs. Casperkes, ThanksgiY-
ing and reports a grand success, says it
was one of the incest dinings she ever
attended.
A number from this vicinity attended
the teachers association at Irvington,
Saturday, and report an excellent meet
ing and were we'll entertained by the
people in the vicinity.
Misses Annie and Ruth Willett, of
Wolf Creek, were pleasantly entertained
by Davis Young and family, Friday
night, and attended the Teachers Asso-
citation at Irvington Saturday.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-11-30

our institutions and will make the
school house and its presiding genius a
permanent fixture. Tyranny and the
despotism Of kings can only exist where
ignorance hold sway. Ignorance is the
parent Of the brood OF passions that
made the age Of chivalry a carnival Of
blood. Il is the parent OF bigotry, pre-
JUDGE and degeneracy, trinity OF evil
whose sway brings humanity to the level
of beasts. The school teacher is the
modern knight, who espousing the cause
Of universal education is constantly in
the lists battling the evile incarnated in
ignorance. His victories are the victories
Of heaven. They pave the way for the
kingdom OF Christ. We who are not OF
the profession should consider it our
sacred duty to lift up the hands Of the
public school teacher and by our appre-
citation OF his efforts aud encouragement
inspire him with greater zeal. Let him
know that we realize the dignity Of his
profession and by 30 doing we give honor
TO whom honor is due, thus fulfilling the
commands Of our Master, Christ, the
Great Teacher.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-11-30
ASH TOE
Bears the HIhs Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature Of &>NAZzAx
ChesterfeId supertloIalIty.

Chesterfield's idea of excellence was
essentially superficial, for his praise of
solid requirement and genuine princi-
pie is always coupled with the assertion
of their entire inutility if unaccompa-
MED by grace, external polish and an
agreeable manifestation. He omits all
consideration of their intrinsic worth
and absolute dignity; their value to the
individual, according to him, is wholly
proportioned to his skill in using them
in social form.
In one Of his earlier letters to Philip
Stanhope he writes; "What an advan-
tage has graceful speaker with gen.
teel motions, a handsome figure, over
one who shall speak full as much good
sense, but who is destitute Of these or
naments. In business how prevalent are
the graces, how detrimental is the want
Of theml If you should not acquire
manners, all the rest will be of little
use to you. By manners I mean engag-
ing, insinuating, shining manners, q
distinguished politeness, an almost ir-
resistible address. a superior graceful
ness in all you say and do" He would
have manners overlap individuality and
goes so far as to declare that soldier
is brute, scholar, pedant and
philosopher, cynic without good breed
ing. Magazine
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-11-30
H. S. PATTERSON

Jim Bishop, the shoe man, was here
Monday.
Mrs. Lila Stein returned from Evans
vile Friday.
Miss Georgia Miller has been quite
sick this week.
Mrs. NJ. A. Hennen, OF Hawesville, was
here Saturday.
Leon McGavock called on our mer-
chants Thursday.
Dong Chambers, OF Hawesville, was
here Wednesday.
Miss Bernice Miller, of Hawesville, is
visiting relatives in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Patterson, OF Adair,
attended the play Thursday.
Clarence Stenett, editor of the best
paper in Hawesville, was here Saturday.
Col. John d. Babbage and Ed Good
night came down to the play Thursday.
Squire w. f. Martin, of the new and
flourishing city of Msrtindale, was here
Monday.
Ike Baer, representing the Bensinger
Cigar Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, was here
Thursday.
Miss Viola Shoemaker, of Rome, Ind,
is visiting Prof. and Mrs. o. E. Robinson
this week.
The beautiful music rendered by the
orchestra, at the play, was much COM
mented upon by the large audience.
Mrs. G. o. Patterson and son, William,
of Hawesville, came down to the play
given here Thursday and returned home
Friday.
A very interesting meeting is In pro-
gress at the Baptist church in this city.
The meeting is being conducted by Rev.
f. G, Ellis, and - Floyd. Large au-
diences greet them nightly.
The poles for our new telephone line
have been set within mile OF this city.
The Cumberland will have ten wires and
will connect our little city with the
whole outside world. II you want to
talk to some friend miles and miles from
home call at II. Smith Patterson's
model drug store, where the box will be
placed.
Several Of Hawesville's young society
people attended the play given at the
Opera House here Thursday night. Some
Of those in the party were Misses lula
Neal, Josie Beauchamp and Pearl Law
son, and Messrs. Jim Chambers, Charles
ioering and Wick Beauchamp We
we're unable 10 learn the names OF some
who constituted the merry party.
The play at the Opera House, Thurs
lay night, is conceded by every one to
be the best ever presented by our home
roupe. 1t was far beyond our own ex-
in financial standpoint, and |
he Starlight Lodge, as well as those who |
ook part in 1t, are very thankful TO the
Iood people Of Lewisport, Hawesyills
md Cloverport for their kind patronage. |
The door receipts were $500.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-11-30
A FORMER Chinese Fleet.

1t consisted chiefly Of old junks which
had not been in the water for more than
80 years. During this heightened period
the sea had receded. and the land had
formed to the extent of more than a
mile, the consequence being that these
ancient vessels were high and dry. their
masts, sails and gear had rotted away
from the long exposure to the sun and
rain, the paint had peeled from their
sides, and, in some cases, the very
planking had been stolen for firewood.
-"Pioneering In Formosa. by w. A.
Pickering.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-11-30
BE INDEPENDENT.

Qua IrviDgton correspondent says
some good things that are worthy Of the
editorial columns. Here is one fine
thought
Cultivate independence OF thought
and speech and be loyal 10 convictions,
but without offense or the idea that our
opinion must prevail. We must accom-
modate ourselves 10 ceaseless differences
OF opinion In respect 10 every day topics
In politics, science and a hundred pass
ing occurrences men differ, and have
right 10 differ. II Is abominable conceit
for man or woman 10 set up his or her
way OF thinking for a universal standard,
then prescribe and pettily prosecute all
who fail 10 attain 10 It,"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-11-30
SPAIN YIELDS.

SPAIN has acceded to every demand
Of the United States. She has granted
this country title to the PHILIPPINES,
Porto Rico, Guam and has relinquished
sovereignty over Cuba. This vast ter
ritory now belongs TO us, 1t will open
up vast field for American statesman
ship and enterprise and will add a world
Of responsibility to our citizenship. We
are not yet out of the woods.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-11-30
MAY 1T COME TO PASS.

GERMANY wants the Sulu Islands. They
have been coded to us by Spain. The
other day some Englishmen were con-
verted into soup and figured as the chef
d. oeuvre OF cannibal feast enjoyed by
the Sulu Islanders. Here's hoping that
Emperor Billy Hohenloe will visit the
Sulu Islands in an effortto capture them
And here's hoping, too, that he may fall
into the same tureen in which the En-
glishmen were boiled.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-11-30
Moved Nine sfillion Pounds.

American engineers have Just per-
formed feat at Bismarck, N. D.,
which has never before been eQualed.
IL took them an entire year to make
their preparations. and when all was
ready they moved pier Of the Northern
Pacific railway bridge, weighing 1000. :
900 pounds. about four feet in few
minutaa
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-11-30
me WANTS CHANGE.

THIS La Rue county Herald, speaking
Of Gus Richardson's perennial candidacy
says:
"Hon. Gus W. Richardson, Of Meade
county, is making the race for Secretary
of State this time. Mr.. Richardson does
not believe in monotony and he changes
his office-or attempts to-each year"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-11-30

The possession Of colonies in the
islands OF the sea will force the "open
door" policy upon the United States
Should Mckinley, or any other protec-
ZIONIST, try to close it he will inevitably
get his fingers crushed between the door
and the jamb.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-11-30
WE ARE TRULY THANKFUL.

This bunch Of posies comes from the
Louisville Post:
"The Thanksgiving editorial in the
BRECKENRIDGE NEWS this week was one OF
the ablest and best written that was ever
printed in that always excellent country
publication. 1t was creditable to the
writer, Editor Goodnight, and the News,
which serves its readers nothing but the
best in the news line."
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-11-30

THE fact that the good die young does
not prevent the small boy from being an
unusually pious Sunday School scholar
for period of three weeks before the
Christmas tree blooms.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-11-30

THE reason why some Cloverport men
have never reached the top round of the
ladder OF fame is because they have al
ways been content to let we'll enough
alone.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-11-30

A PoLYGAMIsT was elected to Congress
In Utah by women who enjoyed the
right Of suffrage. This goes to prove
that a marrying man is very popular
with the ladies.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-11-30

CLOvRRPoRT girls have classified the
beauxs of the town as swarm numbers
and lice men," 1t is in accordance with
the fitness of things that the latter are
given the "irozen nit" on all occasions.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-11-30

The Courier-Journal says: "Spain
yields to circumstances" To the uninit-
lated we desire to state that "circum
stances" is another one of Uncle Sans
many aliases.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-11-30

JOHN SPURR, the New York man who
won three wives and three divorce suits
during his matrimonial career, showed a
disposition TO rush in where angels
would fear to tread.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-11-30

OUR crosses would be just as hard to
bear if we were permitted to select them
for ourselves, but there would be less
complaining as but few OF us would con-
iess to errors Of judgement.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-11-30

CHAIRMAN GRANGER, Of Louisville
Board of Public Works, by his acts de-
clared that he is bigger than the people
OF Louisville Mr.. Granger is toying
with the buzz.saw.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-11-30

IT is announced that the work Of the
Behring sea commission is nearing COM
pletion. So is the work of the BehIing
sea seal exterminators.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-11-30

A HAwEsvILLE paper has let the secret
out of the bag. 1t says the people OF that
town are contented and contentment, we
are told, is death to enterprise.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-11-30

Hell could kiss the dust you walk
ON.
she--What's the matter with the
dust that doss the walkinet -Lendoa
Fun