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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27
IT TOUCHED HER.
The Stationery the Soldier Wrote On
Caused the Indifferent Girls
Heart to soften.

The recent marriage of an eX-soldier
from the First infantry, who conducted
his courtship by correspondence from
the front, set the conversational ball
rolling in hotel lobby the other night,
and one of those present told quaint
story. Il have pretty cousin, i" he said,
who knew a chap in Roosevelt's rough
riders. He was a South Carolina boy,
and had been counting her good while
without the slightest encouragement
1t was a sort of DIR. Fell case-she had
no reason, but simply didn't like him.
Well, when the regiment started for
the front he began to write her letters,
and tip-top letters they were-bright,
CHEEKY, full of graphic description and
at the same time gently pressing his
suit, but they made no special impress
sion. My cousin used TO hand 'em round
for the family to read, which was the
worst possible 81 gn, and while her an
swers were friendly, they were certain
~ nothing more. Then came the fight
ing, and after the storming of San Juan
hill 1 naturally supposed the rough
rider would have things all his own way,
but the girl was apparently as cold as
ever. To come TO the point. she showed
no signs of weakening until one day a
letter arrived in a queer-lOoking dirty
brown envelope. The letter itself was
scrubbed on piece of coarse wrapping
paper, and the writer apologized by say
ing it was the only thing he could find
in the entire camp When my cousin re-
ceived it her eyes lit up. Her magma
ton was touched. She began to realize
| the horrors of war. The next letter was
written on the back of an embalmed
beef label, and when she read it she shed
tears. The next was two feet long and
one inch wide, being the margin cut OF
of an old newspaper. 1t caused her to
weep some more, and when still another
missive arrived, penned on the reverse
side of a dirty linen collar, she openly
surrendered and announced to the
household that she was engaged. They
were married last April, and are as low
ing as a pair of turtle doves. But 1t was
all on account of that eccentric sta
tionery. If my cousin-in-law had pro
i vided himself with a box of scented
note paper he would still be single
Nothing like visible signs of privation
tomove woman's heart.''-N- D. Times
Democrat
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27
Fan On 0Irmuns

watch me-" remarked Jupiter To-
mans, and, drawing a thunderbolt. he
hit the earth.
Good eyei" shouted Mercury.
For it was known among the immor-
tails. even at that early day, that the
earth was acknowledgements Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-10-27
Gratiaed AnbitiOn.

81 know the colonel was very anxious
to sit In congress. What did he do
there?"
HE just sat."-Puck.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18
Contract for Plastering.

The School Board of District No.
35, Lewis, Kansas, are ready to re-
ceive sealed bids for plastering the
Lewis school building, all bids to be
by the yard, on three coat work. All
material will be furnished on the
ground. No bids received later than
August 10Th 1899. Bids will be opened
and contract let August Dist 1890.
The successful bidder will be required
to begin the work at once. Address
board at Lewis Kansas.
FRANK STURDEVANT.
Clerk
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18
Club Notes.
court.

The club met with Mrs. Fred Smith
Wednesday evening. Mrs. Hine gave
a good characterization of ''Lizbeth, :"
in adam Bede," and Miss Bidwell
analysed the beautiful life of ''Rev.
Irvine in way that made every body
love him. An attempt was made to
get something from "Hetty Sorrel 81
poor little fragment of life, but
there is little to be gained from a
study of her character. Mr.. Smith
gave short and interesting talk on
the criminal laws of England at the
time ''Adam Bede'' was written, and
at the close of the evenings program
Mrs. Smith served freshments. The
next meeting will be held at Mrs. F.
B. Hines. when the study of Adam
Bede" will be completed.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

A couple of tramps stood off the
crew of a freight train just east of
Lewis. the first of the week, by the aid
of their guns. The marshal OF this
city was notified, and when the train
pulled in he boarded it, and with the
assistance of the sheriff gathered them
in. They were taken before Justice
Donnell and bound over to the district
court.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

Mrs. w. A. Rose, of Tina, Mo-, ac-
companied by her sou James, arrived
Tuesday night and is staying with her
son, our popular station agent. Mrs.
Rose will remain about three weeks.
Mr.. James Rose is just recovering
from a severe illness and will proba-
bly, remain here some time in the hope
that Kansas will do as much for him
family.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18
Graduating Exercises.

On last Thursday evening the cere-
monies of graduating thirteen young
men and women from the schools of
Edwards county were held at the Con-
gregatiOual church in this city.
Not all OF the graduates were able
to be present, but those who partici-
pated in the exercises acqitted them
selves with great credit. Their papers
and orations showed an ability to
think and reason for themselves, which
is the highest aim of all education.
As a citizen of Edwards county, we
felt proud of these young people.
They will take their places in life and
be ready to help with the things that
make for better living in the commun-
tiles in which they live. They will be
better able to cooperate in a broader
life because of their education.
The graduates were assisted in the
evenings entertainment by Miss Hine.
Mrs. Charles Mosher. Mr.. Strong and
Prof. HQenschel. of Fort Scott. Kansa..
Prof. Hoenschel's address was a
most excellent one. He did not tell
them that the world was waiting for
them to go forth and pluck success,
wealth and fame, or that even a sue
cessful life meant acquisition of any
of these things. but that a truly great
and successful life meant the we'll do
ing of ~hatever duty confronted them.
however small and commonplace.
We congratulate the young people,
their parents and teachers. and County
Superb ntendent Clark. on the success
of their exercises. Mr.. Clark hopes
lo keep the work and interest in our
county schools up to as high mark
as possible. and ought TO Ike ably sec
| onded by the inieliigen, citizens Of our
county.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18
He Fooled the surgeons

All doctors told Renick Hamilton.
of West Jefferson, O., after suffering
Is months from Rectal Fistula, he
would die unless costly operation
was performed: but he cured himself
with five boxes of Bucklin's Arnica
Salve, the surest Pile cure on earth.
and the best Salve in the World: %
cents box. Sold by Mosher & co. {,
Druggists,
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

Prairie Queen Camp No. 800, r. N.
of A, will meet in the future on the
first Wednesday at p. m. and on
the Saturday after the third Wednes-
day at 3 p. NJ. of each month.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

We stated some time ago that Rus
Stevens and wife had arrived from
California. This is mistake. Mr..
Stevens arrived, but alone. He started
on his return trip to California Mon
day evening.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

Charley King has bought the Polling
place, in Lincoln township, and Mr..
Polling has rented the Tom Long farm.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

Epworth League devotion services
ing at p. m. Topic: ''The Leaven
and the Meal Matthew xiii, 80;
Daniel ii, 31-55, As.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

Have ''swell'' dinner, for once
anyway,-fresh line of evaporated
Fruits, Apples. Pears, Peaches. April
cots, Blackberries and Raspberries =
Edwards & Noble
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18
A Colorado Summer

Differs from summers elsewhere. The
altitude of Colorado is one to three
miles: heat is grateful. uot enerva ting.
The Rocky Mountains of Colorado
are magnificent. To be out of doors
in this ideal region. hunting. fishing
and mountain climbing, is fine tonic
for the tired. Illurated book, "A
Colorado Summer, free on applica-
ton to local agent~A I. & S. f. Ry.
The best way is to go via the Santa
E'e Route.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

Get a sack of Garfield flour from
Fravel. There is nothing better on
the market. Every sack guaranteed.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

Parties wanting ice can have the
same delivered to their homes by
leaving their orders at the Almo hotel
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18
A Mother Tells How She Saved Her Little
,auighter's Life.

A Mother Tells How She Saved Her Little
Daughters Life.
l am the mother of eight children
and have had a great deal of ex-
perience with medicines. Last sum-
mer my little daughter had the dysen-
terry in its worst form. We thought
she would die. l tried everything
could think of. but nothing seemed to
de- her any good. saw by an adver-
lisement in our paper that Chamber
lain's Cholic. Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy was highly recommended and
sent AMI got Il bottle at once II
proved to he one of the very best med
icines we ever had in the house. Ii
saved my little daughter life. ] am
anxious for every mother to know
what an excel lent medicine it il. Had
| known il al first it would have saved
me a great deal of anxiety and my
little daughter much suffering
Yours truly, Mrs. Geo. F. Burdick,
Liberty. r. 1: For sale by all drug
gists.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

w. E. Fravel handles the justly eel.
ebrated Garfield Mill -four, Five Ros.
es and Golden Gate.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

1t was decided at the regular bust
ness meeting of the Epworth League
that Wednesday of next week should
be League day at the Lewis camp
meeting.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

John Wang, ST.. was instantly killed
by being thrown from Ii wagon last
Saturday evening. He was sitting on
the seat of the wagon, alongside of the
driver. when the team started to run.
The front wheel dropped into rut
and he was thrown out. He was dead
when picked up, and to all appear
auces had not moved after striking
the ground.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

Del Huffman returned to Las Vegas
Monday night, having got the best OF
the mountain fever.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

Frank Luce and family. of Topeka,
drove in from Topeka last week and
spent few days with the family of H.
M. Schnatterly.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

You assume no risk when you buy
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. Sold by all drug
gists. who will refund your money II
YOU are not satisfied after using 1t.
1t is everywhere admitted to be the
most successful remedy in use for bow
ell complaints and the only one that
never fails. 1t is pleasant safe and
reliable
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

Sam Williams is branching out in
the watermelon business. He is sup
plying Spearville and Jetmore
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

/ have team harness on hand of my
own make and also make them TO or
der. Good reliable goods.--G. E.
Rummell.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

81. J. Noble has rented the little
house belonging to Mr.. sSnow, just
north of Schnatterly's store.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

DR.. George McBeth will lie in Kinsley
from August 29th to September Sd, pre-
pared to do all kinds of dental work.
Office at the old club house. 81
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

r. Buchanan was up from Fellsburg
recently and ordered a camera to take
sixteen pictures for a quarter.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

John Bill, a son of Major Bill, one
of the old settlers of this county, is
here on a visit. Their home is now
in Bentonvillc, Arkansas.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

Woodmen' 5 Log Rolling and Har-
vest Home picnic, Ellinwood, Septem-
Der 4. One fare for the round trip.
G.. A. ROSE, Agent.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

Boots and shoes repaired. One door
east of Edwards County Bank building
All work guaranteed. Reasonable
prices. Alexander.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18
For SALE.

A number of we'll improved bottom
farme near Kinsley, part of each well
set to Alfalfa.
81 G. w. Watson.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

Do you want a new harness-worl
or driving? Style up to date. Sc
A. Hottewitz.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

Cleanliness is next to Goodness.
Look in on us and notice what good
church people we are.-Edwards 4
Noble.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

DIR. Miles Re >crative Neryipe promptly
reIaxes La Grippe rasP and restores health.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

We have a good line of single-trees
etc, at rock-bottom prices.-A. Hottie
WITT.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

Mrs. Charles Piburn started for he1
home in the strip Monday morning.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

Harry Jenkins return ned to Albu-
querque last Sunday night.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

Pete Loso came in from Coolidge
yesterday morning. He is on his way
to Purcell to take charge of the Har-
vey house at that place.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

Did you say you need n new cook
stove? Well, have them and price
reaso1able.-G. E. Rummell.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

Read Marsh & BiGwtll's sCNbtj
ment this week.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Theodore Putter died last Sunday.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

Come to Edwards & Noble and &c
one dollar worth of shoes for so cents
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

Miss Force went to Larned yester-
day for a short visit.
r. E. Edwards made business trip
to Hutchinson yesterday.
Paint and Oils-the cheapest plac
in the county to buy. at NJ. DeTar's.
DR.. Mosher had a very valuable
horse badly cut on the wire last week.
Frank Butler was in from Fellsburg
last week and treated himself to a new
buggy.
Larned and return SEvENTY-F1vE
cents, Sunday, August 10Th.
G. a. ROSE, Agt.
We have an exceptionally fine stock
of tinware, crooks aud jars for kitchen
and dairy use.-Edwards & Noble.
The highest market price will be paid
in cash for all kinds of poultry at the
creamery.
Did you say you need II new cook
stove? Well, I have them and price
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18
Gasoline Stoves
MAJESTIC RANGES

Are still the finest all-steel range made
and carry full line.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18
LOCAL ITEMS.

Read Marsh & Bidwell's advertise
ment this week.
Jim Williams has rented the Mrs.
Burt house.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

DR.. Mosher had a very valuable
horse badly cut on the wire last week.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-08-18

Paint and Oils-the cheapest plac
in the county to buy. at NJ. DeTar's.
La Junta tribune., 1899-12-02
Il have long thought
it my duty to write
you a few lines to let
YOU know what DR..

Pierrr'S Favurit- Prescription has done for me,
writes Ars Enphernia Faieoner. Of Trent,
biustcyuTI Co. HiEh. " twenty seven
yesrs old: have been married ten years | am
fhr rilntirr Of hls.r rhiLlreu. Ny first two
La Junta tribune., 1899-12-02
L. Jun.. Eleven Victorious.


The La unta football team re-
deemed themselves on Thanksgiv-
ing day in spirited game with
the Fowler eleven, the score being
az to in favor of the home team.
Elmer Ward Cole was the referee.
The feature of the game was run
made by Frank Turley from goal
to goal. Dave kearse, who played
center, and Quarterback Cunning
also distinguished themselves by
clever work. and the ends were
very neatly handled by Polk and
Wood. The average weight OF the
Fowler eleven was I72, and OF the
home team f45. The boys say
that .'bucking the center of the
Fowler team was all same stone
wall.
La Junta tribune., 1899-12-02
presiden. to Ride the Cost.
President Mckinley will be

President Mckinley will be mi
tiated into the mystic orders of
Masonry December 18th, the ami
versary OF the death OF George
Washington. in the same lodge
room wherein the immortal presi-
dent was taught the secrets Of Ma
sonry. This ceremony will be
held in the Washington lodge
rooms at Alexandria, Va, and the
grand lodge of Colorado will take
the most active part in acquaint-
ing Mr.. Mckinley with the ritual
of the order. Senator Teller, who
is a member Of the supreme coun-
Gil Scottish Rite. will preside. and
other thirty-third degree Masons
from the western states will par
ticipate in the ceremonies.
La Junta tribune., 1899-12-02
Bismarck. Iron Nerve

Was the result of his splendid
health. lndomitable will aud tre-
mendous energy are not found
where stomach, liver. kidney and
bowels are out OF order II you
want these qualities and the sue
ces they bring, use DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. They develop every
power OF brain and body. Only IS
cents box a, Joys Pharmacy
La Junta tribune., 1899-12-02
News Of Hoibrook.

Robert Hanson is now singing
baby Mine" II is girl.
w. II. Whitlow has just com
pleted fine house near the Center
schoolhouse.
Charles Ruckman has been very
sick for several days. DR.. Ashley
is attending him.
Henry Lamvenmyer has built a
large shed to shelter his sheep IN
case OF severe storms.
Miss Florence Nancolas has
been sick for several days with
fever, but is getting better.
''Gem Flour" best in the market.
Every sack guaranteed or money
refunded. La Junta Milling Co
have a good Singer sewing
machine to sell or trade. VIII
trade for a good COW. - q. II.
Downer.
George Purvis and L. d. Camp
bell, OF Fredonia, came over to
Holbrook few days ago with
their pack of hounds. They cap
tured FIVE coyotes.
Col. Lockhart has several men
at work building corral and feed
racks at the Bee Hive artesian we'll.
The feed racks will be 600 feet
long and fourteen feet wide, and
will hold 100 tons of hay.
There will be a debate at the
Center on Saturday evening. Sub
ject, "Resolved, That the Posses
sions Acquired of Spain Will Be
Permanent Benefit Both to the
Islands and to This Country
The literary society at Lakeview
must be in flourishing condition,
if the reports in circulation con-
corning it are true. AT the last
meeting John Wasson was on the
program for an impromptu speech,
and as he has only recently entered
the list of benedicts, he was asked
to say something upon woman's
rights. Before he got through
some of the ladies in the audience
were sssorry that they spoke" The
debate which followed was good.
La Junta tribune., 1899-12-02

two mouths EaS under the care OF our doctor,
lat was grtting weaker all The time until one
day sent aud got three bottles Of FayoTitc
Prescription and our bottle Of Pellets i'm
proved 80 fast. I continued to take your medi-
cine uuiH haby WIS born and he Is healthy and
All right lie i four years Old. Ny baby giri Is
tSo years old Ms hc1lth has been good
rlnre now weigh i6s pounds and when be-
gin to feel badly take 'FaForite Prescription
which always helps me- always tell my neigh
t.1rs what helps nc and good mary have taken
your ravgriic Prescription with good results"
The Fnvoriie Prescription has cured
more women than all other medicines for
women combined 1t is the only prepara-
tion of its sort devised by regularly grad
tia,ed pbysiciau--a skilled and experienced
specialist in the diseases of women.
Other medicines are sometimes sold
thr plea that they are just as good as the
EAvurite Prescription. Don't believe il.
Don't be imposed upon Couuterfeits are
never good as the genuine
Over 2su,ooo women have endorsed Fa-
voTitr Prescription" They say there is
nothins jus, as good and they know
Would you rather have the say-so of one
dealer who makes an extra profit on the
substitute, than the pyofs.bie words OF
a5n, 600 women whose only object in recon-
rnending the Fayorite Prescription (" is
their desire to help their suffering sisters
La Junta tribune., 1899-12-02

pacity OF the factory is but $50.
1t is demonstrated that it really
has capacity OF 500 tons.
One OF the difficulties encoun-
tered is that beets are being de-
livered TO the factory at the rate of
only about 400 tons per day. The
company desires more rapid de-
livery as the factory can use a
larger amount and il is desirable
that all beets be out of the ground
before hard freeze. which may
come at any time. SO far the
weather has been excellent.
Several farmers have been ex-
perimenting with the cosettes or
pulp as cattle food and find it sat
isfactory AT first cattle merely
smell OF it, but by sprinkling bran
upon i, they begin TO eat and de-
velop voracious appetite for it
without any trimming. Sufficient
time has not elapsed TO determine
the value for IA, and milk produc-
Ing qualities but experience else
where is favorable.
The sugar factory is an entire
success and meets all expectations
fully. 1t does all and more than
the builders contracted for Grand
Junction granuiaied sugar IS on the
market. One carload was deliver
ed to our home merchants, another
along the narrow gauge, another
to Leadvillc, and another is on the
road to Denver. Incidentally il
may be observed that beets run
high in sugar percentage, being
from II to Ie per cent where far
mers have put them on old ground
and given them proper care and at
tention. The yield is good.
La Junta tribune., 1899-12-02
Colorado Sugar.

The beet sugar factory at Grand
Junction started up last week and
is turning out granulated sugar at
the rate of two carloads daily. AS
usual with all new factories, the
first run had to be put through
again on account of impurities
gathered from new machinery.
Since the first run the factory has
been turning out marketable sugar.
Saturdays run consumed 400 tons
of beets, although the contract ca
La Junta tribune., 1899-12-02

The circulation of the Ladies
Home Journal for s99 reached the
enormous aggregate of 9,Sis,626
copies, an average of SI7,eS6
copies for each of the twelve is
sues of the year. 1t has been
shown by a comprehensive postal
canvass that each journal is read
by eight persons; consequently,
these figures reveal the astonishing
fact that each issue is read by
about one person in every eight
or ten in the United States who
can read and write English.
La Junta tribune., 1899-12-02

Two Pueblo holdups pleaded
guilty in Pueblo las, Wednesday
and Judge Dixon sentenced them
to twenty years in the penitentiary
In passing sentence Judge Dixon
severely criticised the act abolish
ing capital punishment in Colorado
and stated that crime was greatly
on the increase since the enforce
ment of this law. His position is
generally endorsed by the legal
fraternity and those who have
watched the workings OF the law.