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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-01
Larned's Big Fraids,

The Larned and Pratt ball teams
met at Stafford on Friday of last
week, and Pratt did 'em up in q score
sf 10 to 6. Larned will claim she
woD, however. 1t was this way:
Two gate keepers, a Larned and a
Pratt man, took in the admittance
fees. When the game was over the
Larned buffers had just time TO catch
:helr train for home, so the Larned
gate.keeper got the money taken in
By the Pratt man-ostensibly 10
divide up-but he made a run for the
train, and the Pratt boys were left in
strange town to hold the bag. 0,
yes, the deserted yard" is max
ing base BAD record for your whis-
kers. No wonder their team has
''gone to pieces" and could not meet
their appointment at Great Bend.
The second nine of Great Bend, with
the first nine catcher, went up to Lar
AON AiAOAOds SuO LOQh 6uOtn0I Iall
of the spooks. They went up to play
the Larned second nine, but found
themselves pitted against three of the
Larned first nine men and a first nine
man from Kinsley-the balance of
the team being the second nine. The
Bend boys, however, did not ''do a
ting" but swat EN-, the score being Is
to ID. The latest excuse the Larned
boys make for not meeting their ap-
pointment here on the 21st and 22d
of August, is that "they were afraid
if they came down they would get
into scrap" o, you poor fellowsl
Great Bend people would not hurt
you for anything. Our people have
a great desire to see the spooks from
a deserted graveyard" cavort around
the diamond just once more, but as to
hurting >em in any way-why we
would not touch 'em with a ten foot
polei
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-01

We are showing the new Plaids
for Chiidrens School Dresses at 124
IA, and 29c I'd.
Granite Cloths, new and ser
viceable material for street wear, all
new colorings at %, 379, and
80 cents yd.
New Silk Wool Plaids for shirts
and waists, very swell, beautiful
colorings at 40, SO, and 89c I'D.
New Stripes, AZ in. wide, very
. modest colorings. rich and dressy.
in single patterns at 75c yd.
New English Coverts in all new
colorings silk finished. very nobby,
only one pattern of color at 81 90,
$1.35. 81 so. and S1.75 per I'd.
New Tailor Suitings in Dress
Lengths 50 in. wide, very swell at
81 90 per yd.
Black Silk Crepons. this seasons
most popular suitings in black. A
very choice line from $1.10 up to
S3.OOa yd.
Ready Made Dress Skirts. Not
a last seasons skirt among them,
but all new, stylish garments, that
one can see at a glance, there is an
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-01
Farm For Sale.

Daniel Fl. McCarthy's farm, the S.
E. of section 4, Grant township, Bar
ton county; stone house, lathed and
plastered with agatite; barn, graEary,
waterworks piped to house, fine cherry
orchard, stone posts, etc. Look at this
''chance of q lifetime" to insure bread
and butter the rest of your days.
Yours Respectfully,
DANIEL II. MCCARTHY,
346 Fourth St., Milwaukee, Wis.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-01
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

In Barton County, Kansas for the week ending
August 80, 1899:
John Fits to James Goldsmith, lot 10, block sc,
Hoisington, $500.
Louis Hiss to John o. Tucker, NE12 SO -20-13,
$1,000.
Michael Keller to F. E. Weimert, n a N y of
19-19-14, 81 800.
Gotleb Ernsting to John j. KOCH lots g. 4, 5,
and Sc a of NV q 6-19-11, 800.
Jacob Damn to Aletta Damn, NV q of 40
IA, $1,000
NJ. " Burnip to George Bauer, E a NE = OF IA
-20-15, $500.
Alfred Crebbin to A. Goodwin. NV L of 19-1S-
13, nominal 81.
]. &. Humphrey to A. Goodwin, same, 81, 900.
James Ward to A. D. Yoder, lots and 4, block
g. Elllnwood $50.
VIM. Conkle to Margaret Conkle part of block
43. A. V. T. Co, addition to Great Bend ST.
j. ]. Filburn to Fred Trauer SW u of 9-19-14.
81, 900.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-01

Something is wrong with the mail
service between here and Dubuque. A
number of complaints have been made
recently by subscribers of the DEMO-
Graf that they do not sometimes get
it until the week following the date of
issue. All the papers for Dubuque are
put I'D in one package in this Office;
they are mailed at the Great Bend Of
fee on THURSDAY, before o'clock of
each week. and should by al means
reach Dubuque on SATURDAY of the
same week ought in fact, to get in
there Friday if the trains make con
nections. We shall ask the postal de
partment to investigate the matter and
learn where the trouble lies.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-01
Old Soldiers Birthday.

Old and young soldiers, their fami-
lies and invited friends ars requested
to assist in celebrating the 57th births
day of Conrad r. B. Gates on Satur-
day. September 9th, 1899.
l. PELsOR Secv.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-01

We are glad to learn that Johnnie
after long sick spell. Joknnie has
been having very serious time Of it
for some time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-01
Noica:

All persons indebted to Us ars re.
quested TO call at our office before Sep,
TENDER Both, and settle by either cash
or note. Respectfully,
DIS. SHAW s. MORRISON.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-01

Otis Bolinger is making a weeks
visit to Des III Dimes. Ia. Earl Jordan
is filling position in the dry goods
department of the Lnndhlade s. Boil
niger store. during Otis absence.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-01

Jake Thul was up from Ellin wood
Tuesday. Says all is quiet down il
Germany" but they are getting read,
for big time next Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-01

up to date hang about them. We
are showing SO styles in plaids,
silk, crepons and serges.
Brocade Silks, commencing as
low as $1.25 up to Sc 90 each
In connection with new dres 10
goods we wish to say that our New
Dress Furnishings are in, if you
have a few moments time when
shopping, stop and look at them.
Everything that 1s new and nobby
will be found in this department.
Cut Steel Bird Ornaments.
Jet Bow Knots and Lovers Knots
Pearl Trimmings and Jewel
Trimmings for Waists and Skirt
Fronts.
Ladies Stock Collars for neck
wear in new patterns with or with
out chiffon edging, very nobbY at
% and 35c each.
Belt Buckles. We are showing
very pretty line in Belt Buckles
and Buckles and Neck Clasps to
match, from 25c up to 75c.
Ladies Silk and Wool Shirt
Waists. While it may seem early
we have sold several of the new
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-01

Herbert and Eve Clayton left for
their nome In Topeka, Thursday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-01

waists both in silk and wool, we're
showing them in plain and brocade
silk, wool plaids and plain colors.
They are well made and the prices
are lower than you could buy ma
terial and make them for. Prices
range from 81 90 to $500 each.
Mems Hats. Here's another Inv
stance where our .'Spot Cash Buy
ing" facilities enables US to offer
Mems Black Stiff Hats in new Fall
shapes. Spacial Price S1.25.
These hats would be cheap at 81 so
but having bought them under
value. we give our patrons the
benefit of our purchase.
Another Lot of Special Induce
ments from our Grocery Depart
ment.
Horse Shoe Tobacco per Id 4Oc
Star Z" SO 4Oc
Battle Axe 81 3" % 33c
"Swifts" Breakfast Bacon per Id SC
Good Pure Lard SO 7c
Mounts Fresh Soda Crackers IS sc
Is lbs. Best GRADUATED Sugar 81.
Gasoline per gal 16c
Imperial Flour per sack o5c
Rose Sc Sc SOC
Lowest Prices on Granite Tinware.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-01

Henry Weirauch, son of Martin
Weirauch, is down with fever, OF
West Broadway
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-01

"a zSz.Sz2SzsEsSSESE
! Not as Represented.
s. Y Y Y " wv
n Perhaps Nothlns Ezakes PeepIs
"a Feel More ChasrInned-
And put nn an than ns buy goods not
lhsS ia 3Ff 1 Gan
y GET EVEN WITH THEM while others goods back
just they find they wrong geve
NONE Rs oF ' 1s sS 10
"a ANYIHING THAT WE SELL neither the merchant
ase doctor srs LAWYER any class Of Of
81 relying on time to tell whether it represented.
that @s 9e a to a tx.
SELL 50 that we can fulfil and make good loss that the
8 ARE NOT WILLNG TO TAKE BACK # they are NOT
= 40 REPRESENTED We don't want customers to lose
q snything on what they buy of u.s. should they detective
anu the main we don't have to stand the loss it the
i worthless article that is sold for in that the
4 Grain Drills
q We have sold the HOosIER GRAIN DRILL FOR Is
sE Y and We hRoT Nv that % is represented WE Will
the sI H1werh 10 disc 500 THUMB FIVE HOE
drill for ss Now these s@sn U5 s os and the HSO;sF hoe
9S1RE ESSF IS
j Busslss
We still have quite bugges BOUGHT AT THE
so .pd and we are selling buggy for S45 and
BUaGT &AR and u WE T vss. {q 5 HS
j Read This Carefully
q We have just made deal whereby sell YOU long
1as third FOR saz Do sd
steel axle that $50 we are now selling
selling $50 and $40 we now sell for
i SOU These bargains for those any
Il goods.
] This Will Suit You
We can sell few s, 10 and II Indiana
Bros grain drills next years time. We but
these lett you yourself of the opportunity
of getting for the least money
and on long time, early, first first
& windrnisEs and Tanks
Don't forget that in car load
lots and can sell you the best mill and tank for the
81 When ga wins saw. be.
cause we have cheaper mills that wouldn't advise you
q take home and put up as a gift
4 Sandwich Corn Shelters
We have just sold load of these shelters. If you
to leave your order SO that in the
either than we did last wear Come and m f
give you the best shelter for the least the market
Corn Binders
The Deerng binder gives
least trouble and does the work without If you
i Deering.
! Take Care of Your Eyes
j Do YOUR EYES TROUBLE your If they do, see our
optican Prof H. P johnson graduate OPTICS
can tit glasses to for half what pay
DON'T HAVE 70 PAY Don't lose your eysght for the
i sake of few dollars.
q Jewelry
vi ware or piece Of Gu. glass You get these goods
free of charge upon this line bought of u.s.
q Carpets
s We have received line of Lo WELL INGRAM
j made, and selling FOR LESS VIII
q would HAVE TO them in Hutchinson Wichita or
= Emporia. OUR LINE OF FURNITURE is most complete,
and as We bought large quantities of before
81 able to sell it at the old prices.
& just Received
i WE HAVE JUST RECEI WE'D a very pretty pattern of
dishes which light genuine
& price as the stone ware
s Come to Town
BE SURE and display windows of watches, clocks
snd Sr,,n ware guns sporting goods curtains carpets
81 OoKing
a goods
4 Best Stoves Made
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-01
NEW YORK STORE
FALL DRESS GOODS ARRIVING DAILY.


n estern Kansas. We're nottr
Yin
o and
simply handsome In order please
single n
and DressL Lengths
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-01

Ladies Silk and Wool Shirt
Waists. While it may seem early
we have sold several of the new
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-25
Folly of Borrowing Trouble.


There are some unhappy persons
who seemed fated to go through life
with a constitutional tendency to
dependency. We all know them
and meet them daily, and they can
always see cloud where none ex-
ist' With most of these persons
however, it is simply a matter of
exercising the will. Anxiety about
present trouble or prospective diff
culties never brought any good to
those who INDUCED In it. The sue
cessful ones In life are those who
have been buoyant in spirit and who
resolutely refuse to allow the cares
OF life to unduly depress them. In
stead of allowing the mind TO brood
over things that cannot be helped,
it should be set to work upon the
duty that lies nearest oit. Worry
ing about matters does not improve
them in the slightest degree. On
the contrary it weakens the purpose,
robs the physical nature of its vital
ity and totally units us to cope
with the obstacles that lie in our
path. The most shocking Of mis-
takes, and one that is unfortunely
only too frequently made, is to meet
troubles halt way. These will come
soon enough. They don't want any
encouragement, and often when they
do come they are Jt half 80 formid-
able as we imagined they would be.
Anticipation in some cases is worse
than the reality.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-25
Pointed Shafts.

One thing about a bicycle it
doesn't care who rides it.
A church subscription is no easier
to pay than last years coal bill.
The reddest apple is not always
the ripest; it may be wormy
You can't tell how many people
comb their hair to hide some de-
formity.
Men who are always talking about
their wives are not always tho best
husbands.
When boy gets so he can roll a
cigarette as he walks he is entitled
be called an expert.
People who are most particular
about their stomachs are not neces-
sairly the ones with the least stom-
ach trouble.
A woman will spend three dollars
worth of time making over a quar-.
ter's worth of old goods.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-25

Pastry brushes should be washed
as soon as used and put in warm
place to dry.
A little water in the tubs or buck
cts will prevent them from falling
to pieces.
A quart of fine sand at two cents
will do the work Of three pounds of
securing soap costing five cents
each.
Pieces Of brown paper should be
folded and put into a little wall
pocket on the back of the pantry
door.
Irvine taken from the bundles
sent home from both dry goods and
grocery stores should have the ends
neatly tied and be wound at once
on q ball.
White of eggs, saved one or two
at time, kept in a cool place, may
be used for angels food, cornstarch
cake, white layer cake, apple snow,
or added to the various fruit
sponges.
Brooms should be rested on the
handle or hung, in order that the
bristles may remain perfectly
straight; they should never be used
for scrubbing. Brushes are made
for this purpose.
Old tablecloths may be cut into
squares and hemmed, to use over
the screen on which you turn your
cakes and buns to cool. They will
also serve as silver cloths,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-25
The Ravages of Grip.

That modern scourge, the Grip,
poisons the air with its fatal germs,
so that no home is safe from its
ravages, but multitudes have found
sure protection against this dan
gerous malady in DR.. Kings New
Discovery. When you feel q sore
ness in your bones and muscles,
have chills and fever, with sore
throat, pain in the back of the head
catarrhal symptoms and a stubborn
cough you may know you have the
Grip, and that you need DR.. Kings
New Discovery. 1t will promptly
cure the worst cough, heal the in
famed membranes, kill the disease
germs and prevent the dreaded after
effects of the malady. Price so cts
and $l.00. Money back if not cur
ed: A trial bottle free at Matthaei's
Pharmacy, 100 N. Queen street.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-25
Sweet Oil for the Toilet.


Did you suffer torment from
shoe tieh u one spot2 Here is a
remedy IN 1t. Apply sweet oil to
the stockings where the rub comce.
l. is better than applying it to the
DO t, because it softens the inside of
she boot, where it is needed, instead
of the outside.
Sweet oil is an excellent house.
hold companion. Tt heals burns and
bruises. Used in the form of baths
it feeds the skin, prevents colds and
gives fiexibility to the muscles.
Delicate people derive the greatest
benefit from being rubbed with olive
oil, and for fragile children it is in
valuable, especially where there is
any tendency to weakness OF the
chest.
A soft corn can be cured by plac-
ing~a tuft of cotton wool, saturated
with olive oil, between the toes and
renewing it every day. The corn
will livery soon disappear.
When the hair is dry and brittle
and easily breaks off when brushed,
little olive oil we'll rubbed into the
scalp every night will give nutri-
ment to the hair glands and
strengthen and increase the growth.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-25
Force of Habit.

A trick of habit to be noticed in
many returned volunteer soldier was
publicly observed at the horse show
the other day. An exhibitor, who
was an officer and did good work
in Cuba, was approached by the
groom to receive orders. The or
ders given, up few the hand of the
groom to his hat. But, to the as
tonisnment of every one around, up
also flew the hand Of the ex.soldier
to his hat, and the groom's gesture
was responded with q military salute
In a moment the smile of the ex-
officer showed that he realized what
a victim of habit he had become,
but the first impulse appeared to be
irresistible. "The fact is" com.
mented another ex soldier, "it will
be sometime before any OF you get
over the habit Of returning salute:
Thanks to those months of practice,
it has become kind Of second ma
ture. New York Evening Sun.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-25
The Successful Remedy for
NASAL CATARRE

must be non-irritating, easy of APP
plication, and one that will by its
own action reach the infamed and
diseased surfaces.
ELY'S CREAMBALM combines
the important requisites of quick
action and specific curative powers
with perfect safety to the patient.
This agreeable remedy has mastered
catarrh as nothing else has, and both
physicians and patients freely con-
cede this fact. All druggists cheer
fully acknowledge that in it the
acme of Pharmaceutical skill has
been reached The most distress.
ing symptoms quickly yield to it.
In acute cases the Balm imparts
almost instant relief.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-25
80 Right 10 Ugliness.

The woman who is loyly in face,
form and temper will always have
friends, but one who would be at.
tractive must keep her health. If
she is weak siclly and all run down
she will be nervous and irritable.
II she has constipation or kidney
trouble, her impure blood will cause
pimples, blotches, skin eruptions and
wretehed complexion. Electric
Bitters is the best medicine in the
world to regulate stomach, liver and
kidneys and to purify the blood. It
gives strong nerves, bright eyes,
smooth, velvety skin, rich complex
ion. II will make a good-lookiug,
Charming woman of a rundown in
valid. Only 80 cents at Matthaei's
Pharmacy, 100 n. Queen street.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-25
THE COST or WAR.


The destruction Of stores and
clothing By both armies during the
| civil war exceeded slo0,0o0,o0O.
In time of war France puts $40
out Of every 1000 of her population
in the field; Germany, 3l0; Russia,
2l0.
During the last few months Of the
civil war the expenses of the gov
eminent exceeded 90, 1000, 900 a day.
The cost of our navy during the
civil war was: 1862, $40. 600, 900;
1868, ss3 900, 900; 1864, sS5, 100000;
1865, sI29,oo0.oOo.
Over 100000 French women
were made widows 100000 French
children fatherless by Napoleon's
campaigns.
The expense of the war depart
ment in 1862 was 1894 900, 900; in
1868, $3.50, 100000; in 1854, $780,
100000, and in 1865, 81 ,o3l ,O00, 900.
In times of war tie armies of
European nations can be raised to
9,3e6,0e0 men, and the daily expense
win be nearly $4,000, 900.
During the civil var the confed-
crate cruisers captured or destroyed
80 ships, as briggs, 81 schooners and
eight other vessels flying the Ameri-
can flag
In proportion to the numbers en-
gagged, Waterloo was the bloodiest
battle Of modern times. Over IS
per cent. OF the men engaged were
killed or wounded.
Daring the most peaceful years
the world has 100000 soldiers.
The pay, equipments, food and cloth
ing of these men cost the worlds
taxpayers nearly $S,0O0.000 a day:
1t is estimated that since the
Christian era began over 1000, 000,-
600 human beings have persisted in
war. The cost OF the worlds wars
since the Crimean war mas been $l3,-
265, 100000.
In 1881 English ships brought to
the bone factories OF England 10000
skeletons OF Turkish and Russian
soldiers who had perished in the
Crimean war. They we're to be
utilized as fertilizing material, after
being ground to powder in the mills.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-25

About mid afternoon is the best
time for gentle outdoor exercise.
Early morning exercise is as much
to be avoided as early mental or
physical labor, because at that time
vitality is at its lowest ebb, and it
needs stimulation rather than fur
Their taxing; none but the gentlest
exercise should be taken until the
exhausted system has been supplied
with abundant nourishment.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-25
Fatality of Croup.

Statistics show that thousands of
infants and children die yearly of
membraneous Group. We do not
cxaggerate when we state that every
one of these innocents could have
been saved had Foley's Honey and
Tar been given them in time. Can
you afford to be without it in your
househoIdS For sale by &c. Will
dams.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-25
BY Absorption.

Catarrh sufferers should remem.
Der that Ely's Cream Balm is the
only catarrh remedy which is quick.
ly and thoroughly absorbed by the
diseased membrane. It does not
dry up The discretions, but changes
them to a llmpid and oderless con-
dition, and finally to a natural and
healthy character.
The Balm can be found at any
drug store, or by sending so cents
to Ely Brothers, Sc Warren St.,
New York, it win be mailed.
Full directions with each package.
Cream Balm opens and cleanses the
nasal passages, allays Inflammation,
thereby stopping pain in the head !,
heals and protects the membrane
and restores the senses of taste and
smell. The Balm is applied directly
INTO the nostrils.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-25
A Real Estate Boon,

attracts the attention of every prop
erty holder in this city. But when
DR.. Franklin Miles, the eminent In
diana specialists, claims that Heart
Disease is durable and proves it by
thousands of testimonials of wonder
full cures by his New Heart Cure; it
attracts the attention of the millions
suffering with Short Breath, Palpi-
tation, Irregular Pulse, Wind in
Stomach, Pain in Side or Shoulder,
Smothering Spells, Painting, Drop
sy, etc. A. F. Davis, Silver Creek,
Neb., by using four bottles of DIR.
Miles New Heart Cure, was complet-
lycured after twelve years suffering
from Heart Disease. This new rem
edy is sold by A. M. Gilbert. Books
free.