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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-07
The Influence. Of Habit.

Habit is the strange mysterious
power that rules manki ind with ty-
rants hand and through mankind
rules all the world with irresistible
sway. Habit, with its subtitle and
unseen influence, sweeps down upon
the laughing babe within the rocking
cradle and round the will, the life,
the soul, it winds its mystic cords that
hold in mute subsection the man that
Is to be as the spiders silken web
holds the unwary and helpless fly
entangled in its meshes. From the
bonds of habit that is formed, there
is no avenue of safe escape. The
only means by which to be successful
in the battle with this oppressive des-
pot is to fortify the castle of the soul
before its entrance. Every thought
that passes through the human mind i.
every action by the hand of mankind
done, but paves the way for thought
or act of similar kind, and tells the
story of habit that's begun. But
if man can not prevent the rule of
habit DER his will, it still lies within
his power to form that habit that
controls him, to make it good or bad.
an enemy or friend, just as he chooses.
A habit wrongly formed may be the
power that drags one down into the
very depths of crime and misery.
Good habits tend toward opposite
extremes. Choose we'll your master
while it lies within your power to do
so.-The Students Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-07
OLDEST BANK IN CENTRAL KANSAS.

sas last week; and this will clear the
minds of many of Homers friends who
noticed his strange actions while here
a few weeks since.
The post Office fight is now on and
the editor of this political guide is
after the job as reward for his ser
vice. If we win we hope no one will
feel bad, and if we loose, we hope
the others will feel as good as we
think we will when we get the job.
Come in and sign our petition. like
most of your neighbors have done.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-07
Until After HOLIDAYS

Shepard, the Photographer, offers to
the Public 25 Mantelo Cabinets aud
one 1Oxl2 Portrait for only 81 25
% Full Cabinets for So SO.
25 Half Cabinets for So 25.
Remember the places on Main street
over the New York Store, and on For
est Avenue.
Come everybody, and take in the
best thing ever offered you.
SHEPARD. The Photographer.
For SALE-One good Eb. Tuba.
R. G. RUSSELL
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-07
To The Woodmen.

l desire to thank the Modern Wood
men of America, and especially Camp
No 164o, for their assistance to me
after the loss of my husband.
/ have received the amount of my
husbands Beneficiary Certificate,
through the clerk of 164o, and will
w. A. to all parties desiring to carry
insurance
This money will help me to care for
my FIVE children, all of whom are de-
pendent upon me for support. Again
thanking the Fraternity, l remain
MRS. A. H. BAIER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-07
Cures Blood and Skin Troubles.
Trial Treatment Free.

Is your blood purer Are you sure
of it? Do cuts or scratches heal slowly?
Does your skin itch or burn? Have
you pimples? Eruptions? Aching
bones or back? Eczema? Old sores?
Boils? Scrofula? Rheumatism? Foul
BREATHE Catarrh? Are you pale?
Then B. B. B. botanic Blood B&lm)
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Deep.seated cases like ulcers, cancers.
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Over 5000 voluntary testimonials Of
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-07
TO THE DEAF.

A rich lady. cured of her deafness
and noises in the head by DR.. Nichol.
sons Artificial Ear Drums, gave
$40, 600 to his Institute, so that deaf
people unable to procure the Ear
Drums, may have them FREQ. Address
No. 4O27c. The Nicholson Institute,
$50 Eighth Avenue. New York.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-07
New Post Officers,

N0W 1 OSb VUlCcISs
At the annual election of Pap
Thomas Post, No. SO, G.. A. R., held
Saturday evening, the 1st inst, the
following officers were elected:
Commander, w. B. King.
Sr. v. Com. John w. Howard.
Jr. V. Com, Jacob Rediger.
Chaplain, B. F. Ogle.
Quartermaster, Geo. W. Thatcher.
Seargant, A. S. Allen.
Officer of the Day. John Tilton.
Officer of g.. Ira D. Bruugher.
L. g.. John Rupert.
Delegate to Department encamp.
ment, April. 1900, at Junction City,
w. j. McGreevy. Alternate, John T..
Morrison.
The DEMOCRAT can be depended
upon to at all times give the news,
without fear or favor. You, reader,
know this to be the fact. Tell your
neighb0r So
Daniel B. Unruh was down from
near PaWnee Rock last Saturday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-07

There is talk of q Second Nationa
Bank" for Great Bend, to be opened
by local capital in the near future.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-07

The Catholic church fair at Olmitz
last week was fairly we'll attended,
and all went off pleasantly. One
young fellow who wss ''hunting
trouble" got kind that was not con
ducive to standupativeness, and was
afterwards peaceful enough A neat
sum was netted by the church people.
s. n. Harrison, formerly resident
of this city died at his late home in
Boulder, Colorado, Nov. 29th. The
remains were shipped to Great Bend
for interment, and funeral ceremonies
conducted by the members Of Pap
Thomas Post, G. A. R., Sunday othe
I'd inst. Mrs. Harrison and son,
Will, accompanied the remains here
for interment.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-07

It would be a pretty good plan for
all people who have not done so to
keep the printer in mind when they
come in to settle their taxes. and drop
dollar into the Democrat Office.
How about it?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-07
Pure Candies

You should buy no other kind. See
me in plenty of time to have your Holi.
day order filled. CHAs. RATHBuN
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-07

Tobias b. Unruh of west of town.
made trip last week up to Haddam,
Washington county, returning Monday
of this week. He found the north
part of the state rough, billy country;
says they raised about half a crop of
corn this year, but are satisfied with
their surroundings. Tobias decided.
however, that the rolling wheat fields
of Barton county have more attraction
for him than any other place. The
Washington county people send regards
to their Barton county friends and
relatives.
Word comes to town that Barton
county is again infested with the gang
of foreign fruit tree agents who last
year, or the year before, sold thousands
Of dollars worth of trees on some sort
OF contract to take half the fruit in
so many years." etc. If they find
more suckers this year it will be a
strange reflection upon human nature.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-07
Notice.

Notice.
ALI parties indebted to US are re-
quested to call at our Office and settle.
Our books will be placed with collect
or on Jan. LIST.
DRS. SHAW & MORRISON,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-07
FOURTH YEAR In KANSAS.

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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-07

See j. II. Jennison, secretary, for
all matters, pertaining to the Poultry
Show catalogue.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-07

Daniel B. Unruh was down from
near PaWnee Rock last Saturday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-29
|N|ug|S EXPRESS O..
'Csrrs Gordo Grand Jury Returns,
True Bill Against United
States Express
Is Charged With Violating Liquor
Laws Of the state
Its MethodA
Nothing Secret About Business
Which is Done Under Inter.
state Commerce Law.
Special to Tsmes-Republican.

Special to Times -Republican
4 Mason City, Nov. 90. is pretty gem
orally known that the last grand jury
returned an Indictment against the
United Stats5 Express Company of this
city for violating the liquor laws Of the
state. There has been nothing secret
in the way the express company has
been conducting the business. Mr.. Day
had instructions from the officials to
handle the business in the way he did,
merce Law the company is satisfied
that there has been nothing done by
them that could be construed as being
Illegal. They do handle a large guam
stity OF beer. 1t is done this way: II
John Jones wants a case of beer or a
key, he simply gees to the express office
and places his order on blanks provided
for that purpose. This is sometimes
accompanied by the cash and some
times the goods are ordered g. o. D
The agent sends In the order to an
agent outside the state and the order is
filled and the goods come consigned tc
John Jones as ordered. This Us the way
the business has been conducted and
the man VINO can raise the necessary
sum has no trouble in getting enough
to keep him from thirst. Last July q
new law went into effect and County
Attorney Telford is convinced that this
method of operation on the part Of the
United States Express Company Is in
violation OF the law. The grand jury
|3evidently looked at The matter in this
Hight at least. OF course the express
company will make big fight and il
they are not successful in the lowel
court will carry the matter to the SUI
preme court
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-29
social Events II Cedar Fans.

Special to Times-Republican.
Cedar Falls, Nov. 29If any commun-
ity in the state has cause for heartfelt
thanksgiving for good social times 1t is
Cedar Falls people. Tuesday evening
there was q deluge OF entertainments
In this city.S Among the most import
ant were the Tuesday Clubs banquet
! at the commodious home Of +. n.
SPeirce. West Twelfth street. The gath
@ering was large one. President and
Mrs. sesley. OF the normal, had a large
dinner party OF forty Tuesday night:
Rev. Luce. of the NJ, r. church, had a
very large party at the parsonage; Mrs.
F. Matthias and daughter. Mrs. Wag-
MR. had party OF forty at q ''thimble
bee:" Mrs, Mcdonald, Of Normal Hill.
gave . large party for the benefit Of the
Episcopal society and iast. but not
least, Mrs. Beecher delivered her Sec
onds rsading at the n, Is. church. There
Mes4 q half dozen small dinners and tea
4 PARTIES IN TIE cit aiDo s:Sss
Xnnsai uniea I'm givi1s Ssrvtess
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-29
Has ais Hand Crushed.

Special to TimesaRapublican.
Fort Dodge. Nov. 29,-John Andrews,
an employe cf the Fort Dodge Clay
Works, lost his left hand yesterday az
ternoon about o'clock. He was work.
ing at the time at the press machine.
which presses the brick after they have
been cut and seeing something in the
machinery he reached in his left hand
to take It out. He.was unable to get
his hand out in time and the machine
closed with q relentless grasp, crush
ing It to a pulp. The pressure at which
the machine was running was ton to
the square inch and all OF this pressure
was brought to bear upon the hand.
Physicians were summoned hastily and
every effort used to alleviate his suffer
inss, but It was found impossible to
save the hand. which was amputated
at the wrist
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-29
wedding a, Iowa Falls.
Special to Times Rspublican.

ESpeclatE 10 @lIlleS-uSSpuDilCaE.
Iowa Falls, Nov. 29.-At the home o.
y. 3. Roney and wife, in this city, last
evening occurred the marriage of their
daughter Grace to Mr.. Theodore Pletch,
of Alden. la. The ceremony was per-
formed in the presence of a small com-
spany! of friends and relatives by Rev.
George b. Shoemaker. of the First
Methodist church. The briGe Is IN ac-
conplished young lady and we'll known
in this city, where she has lived for sew
eral years. Mr.. Pletch is a member of
the lumber firm of Pletch & Crawford,
of Alden. and formerly resided hire.
He is a popular young man end stands
high in social and business circles. The
couple left for the east after the cere-
mony on wedding trip and on their
return will make the future home at
AIdap
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-29
Rev. McDonnid resigns.
Il to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Spirit Lake. Nov. 30 Rev. H. p. Nc
Donald resigned his position as pastor
OF the Presbyterian church Of this place
TO accept a similar position with the
Winterset, Ia. church. The church has
no one In view to take his place, but
Rev. Birch. of Milford, will fill the pull
pit next Sunday.
Mrs. Joe Belts, who has been an In
valid for several years and who has
been confined to her bed for several
months has been taken to Battle
Creek, Mich, for treatment
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-29
Corning News.
Timas-Rspublican.

Special to Tiines-Repu blican.
Corning, Nov. 2e.The Corning Elec-i
trio Light plant has bought an So horse
power engine and lie putting it in to-
day. The patrons have been increasing
so fast that their old engine was too
small to furnish power for the increase
oflight.
avenue, for her tenant. Westrope & Be
man.
I The State Savings Bank has bought
a new seven-ton safe, one Of the largest
safes in southwestern Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-29
nort,cul,ural Nlecrtnn

Special to Timss-RepubIican. y
Iowa Falls, Nov. 29.The annual
meeting OF the Northeastern Iowa Hor-
sticultural Society closes in this city
this evening after very successful
meeting of three days, there being a
good attendance from various points in
northern Iowa. A program made up Of
addresses. papers and discussions has
occupied the time Of the meeting. which
has proven both interesting and profit
able. A fine display OF apples and
other fruits has added to the interest Of
the meeting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-29
Editor Secs yYonder.,.

Editor W. v. Barry. OF Lexington,
Tenn, In exploring the Mammoth cave,
contracted severe case of piles. His
quick cure thru using Bucklln's Arnica
salve convinced him that 1t is another.
worlds wonder. Cures piles, injuries.
Inflammation and all bodily eruptions.s
Only rs cents. at George p. Powers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-29
Adyertisinc swindle.


Special to 4Repub lican.
Iowa Falls. Nov. pa young man by
the name Of Orn1sby has just worked a
new graft, SUCCESSFULLY in this city
and is reported to have been equally as
fortunate in other towns of central
Iowa. His field is among the business
men of the city. where he solicits adj
vertising for a bill Of fare card that is
to be used in the restaurants OF the
city. He succeeded in collecting por-
ton Of the advertising rates in advance
and dacamped for greener fields.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-29
Burned to Death.

Special to Tlmes-l1epubIlcan.
Corning. Nov. 29.The Modern Wood
men OF America here had their first
death in the history OF the camp. "A
Mr.. Bilderback was lsindling fire with
coal oil and the vessel he was pouring
the Oil from exploded. He was go bad
5ly burned that he died. The funeral
was held yesterday. conducted by the
sWoOdn1an lodge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-29
HAMPTON.
10 Tlmes-iR republican.

Special to Times epufolican
Hampton. Nov. 29.-Mrs Alice John
son and Miss Florence Beebe, of Cedar
Falls arrived today for short visit
with their parents
Leo Schlisinger left today for Britt
Ito visit his sister, Mrs. Hugh Rolr-
back.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Coppernoil left
today for short visit with relatives at
Faribauit, MINI.
Clarence Van Nest and w. D. f. Ran
dolpt, of Chaplin, We're business visitors
in this city today.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Clark left today
for Sheffield to eat Thanksgiving din
ner.
Miss Emma Busch, of Parkersburg,
arrived yesterday for short visit with
her aunt, Mrs. j. thinker.
n. w. Beebe left yesterday for Mason
City to attend the meeting Of the D. q
*. K. lodge in that city.
Mrs. A. Jones is visiting in Sheffield
Mr.. H. Northey, of waterloo arrived
/ yesterday for a short visit with friends
in this city.
Mrs Jane Haight left yes terday for 4
| visit with friends in Sheffield.
A. 81. Mott left for Thornton yester-
day.
Mrs =. L. coldren is visiting Will
lfriends in Chaplin.
Lee Raymond, who is attending
school at Anes, arrived home yeste..
day.
Mr.. James Autry and Miss Core
Askew We're married last evening al
4 the home OF the brides parents. Mr.
and Mrs. George Askew.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-29
Low ia tos to tho south.

Excursion tickets at reduced rates are
now being sold by the Chicago. Milwau-
kee & st. Paul railway to the promi-
nent resorts In the south, including
Jacksonville. Fla. Mobile. Ala, New Or
leans. La, Savannah, Ga, Ell Paso. Tex,
which are good for return passage at
any time prior to June 1, 1901. Informa-
ton regarding rates. routes. time. etc.
can be obtained on application to any
coupon ticket agent Of the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul railway.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-29
Niontez;uma.

Special to Times Republican.
Montezuma, Nov. &c. NJ. Shockley,
Of Ottawa. has been calling on friends
mere the past week.
Squire John Moore, whose illness has
been noted in these dispatches, is very
low at this writing. The only change in
HE condition during the past week or
two has been gradual decline.
The meetings at the NJ. E. church
conducted by the Monkman Brothers
will continue this week. at least, constd-
cradle interest being manifested.
Rev. Clark. Of the Presbyterian
church officiated at Malcolm last Sun
day. Rev. Thomts Mcintyre filed the
pulpit for him here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-29
CONTEST FOR a FARM

Special to Times-Republican.
Fort Dodge, Nov. 20. December 10 Is |
the cate set for what Is expected will
be one OF the most interesting cases
ever held In Humboldt county. The le-
gal array and the sum involved az well \
as numerous technical points, all serve
to create widespread interest in the
case.
The suit 10 brought by the relatives
OF the late Michael Chess, who died on
the 9tdh OF last February ut the home
the 9th OF last February at the home
in Humboldt county. 1t 10 to prevent
Machalek from coming into possession
of the property left by Michael Chess,
consisting Of 20S acres Of land valued at
so per acre and personal property to a
considerable amount. Michalek and his
wife, Chess sister, claim the land by
two authorities; first, that deed was
made in September. 1897. by which
Chess gave his brother-in- law and wife
all OF his property. Second, they claim
that previous to the time this deed was
made out Mrs. Michalek had mort
gage Of $1,000 on Chess farm, for her
share Of her fathers estate, which she
had turned over to Chess in order that
he might buy the property. and she now
comes forwa ard with will drawn up in
1891 In which in confederation OF the
deed Chess transfers the bulk Of his
property over to his sister, Mrs. Micha-
lex.
I, Chess relatives have brought suit
%contesting both the deed apd the will
ON the grounds that Chess Was insane.
They have secured Attorneys ]. ]. Mos
nat, Of Belle PLANE. and s. II. Endicot,
y Of Traer, to prosecute the suit. The de-
fendanta have secured Hon. NJ. F..
Healy, OF this place, and p. F. Coyle.o OF
Humboldt, to guard their interests. The:
defense will attempt to prove that
Chess made the will at the same time
at which he bought the land and will
claim that II one act was not valid,
neither ID the other. Mr.. Chess was
subject to violent epileptc fits, but the
attorneys for the defense claim that this
does not necessarily mean insanity.
The case is regarded as one OF the most
complicated on record. involving as it
does. several thousand dollars, and is
arousing much interest.
Messrs. Healy and Coyle acquitted
the defendants Of q criminal charge
brought against them by Chess rela-
that Chess came to his death thru
cruelty and neglect Of his sister and
brother-in-law, the charge reading
cruelty to an insane person"
It was alleged that Chess had been
taken from the county house. where he
had been confined as an insane person,
to the home Of Michalek. where he was
found later in q dying condition, having
been compelled to spend the cold winter
nights out In the barn. The defense
proved that Chess had stayed in the
barn Of his own choice. They proved
that he wax lubjert to epileptic fits and
while under their influence was liable 10
injure himself by falling out Of bed or
against the furniture while in the house.
and that he had fitted up comfortable
quarters In the barn 30 that when taken
with his spells, which were three or four
times q week. he would sustain no In
Jury from falling. The defendants were
acquitted Of the charge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-29

~
Special to Times Republican.
Maxwell, Nov. pm. e. Hoag, dem
fist, left Maxwell on November "a for a
winters trip in old and New Mexico in;
the interest of different universities to.
secure specimens of plants, animals, In
sects and reptiles.
Henry Hemer has sold his meat mar
ket to q Mr.. Gearhart from Dedham.
Fred Stevens & Co. open up their new
store in the Slope building December
8.
Maxwell Is putting in brick crossings
where new ones are necessary.
Mrs. Alverson, an old lady Of about
20 years, an old resident, tripped on the
carpet yesterday and fell and broke her
thigh.
Rev. o. f. Shaw preached union
Thanksgiving sermon at the Christian
church today.
Dancing don't seem to be pastime
Ito which Maxwell takes. The club
dances, with Des Moines music. are
played out. No patronage.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-29
LID uor sellers Arrested.

Special to Times-Repubiican.
Pocahontas, Nov. go Three arrests
have been made here for illegal selling
OF liquors and more are likely to foi-
low.
@. Robinson, county treasurer. is
completing new residence in Allen
Bros addition. j. Murry Is veneering
his three stores on South Benlay ave-
nue..
%. Carson is ready to move into his,
residence Just completed.
!. McGratf Is finishing his residence
in McCartan's addition
Frank Payer will put up a brick store
on the southeast corner OF Bissel ana
iBenlap avenue, part OF the material be-
Ing already on the ground.
The imp lement store of Mullen & May
sis ready for occu pancy.
Jim Pollok and Miss Jensen. OF Taolfe,
We're married at this place yesterday
and left on the noon train for the south.
The postohce question is already. on
here and gives promise Of being some
what lively.
The. Catholic church is getting into a
afactional fight and the Germans and
Bohemians are broaching the question
OF DIVISION, Which Would pc a dlstlncl
damage to not alone the church, but
also the town, as they want to remove
their church location and build. which
would be q rather hard burden on
either faction, but boti, together would
be able to build q fine house Of worship,
as in the country they are very strong
and wealthy.
The crying need for Office room has
decided Joe Bently to change the up-
stairs OF llis store into offices, which
are now. before its completion, all
rented.
How about the corn huskers? We
have not heard any champion stories.
Mr.. Phillips, living four miles west and
south, has tusked and cribbed $40
bushels in six days and carries off the
diploma for Pocahontas county.