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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-04-13

eagerly There was always. so much
to do at the farm on Sabbath morning,
when they were apt to sleep late, that
they had almost given up church going
entirely. 1t was another link out OF
the chain which bound her girlhood
days to her present.
Eyes, do come" urged Mrs. Bonney,
seeing the look on Mrs. Dewey's face.
1.-THE decorations win be lovely. and the
music especially fine"
Mr.. Dewey cast doubtful look at his
wife's best dress, doubly shabby in con-
teagown, and he thought of his own
best suit, which had long seen its palm
lest days, as he said: well, I'll see;
mebbe, if the weather is good"
He walked along in silence beside his
wife as they went out of the hospitable
home. That check in his pocket seemed
burning to get out and spend itself on
the things which Martha not only
wanted, but needed to keep her life
fresh and young, her spirit sweet and
hopeful. He had intended to add it to
his already satisfactory bank account,
but as he looked down at his wife's face
his mind changed.
They were passing large dry goods
store where everything, from a carpet
to paper of pins, was sold. Lets go
in, Martha" he said, awkwardly. You
said you wanted to look at some car
petin', and say, whilst you are about it,
I guess you'd better pick out a new
dress and some Easter fxin's. That
bunnit you've got on looks sort o.
ragged"
'Oh, Lon,'' the little woman came
near transfxing the entire street by
| throwing her arms around his neck
| then and there, but he opened the door
| hastily.
''Get all you want, Martha, and I'll
| foot the biIl," he said. I'm going
| down to the tailor shop, for if we go
to that Easter meeting we want to look
q Ieetle mite as other folks do"
Martha's heart sang for joy all the
| way home, for wasn't there a roll of
Che loveliest carpet she had ever
dreamed of possessing under the seat,
and tn her lap bonnet and dress pat
| tern which she would not trust out of
| her own hands?
| Little things enough to make heart
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-04-13

keeper himself, thin, wiry man who
made figures with the quickness and
precision of an automatic machine.
His wife came in as she waited, bril-
liant, graceful creature whose gar
ments were redolent with the perfume
of rich fur and odorous sachet powders.
A bunch of carnations was pinned to
her cloak. 'sSee what Bathers gave me
when I ordered my Easter lilies" she
said, smilingly to her husband, then
noticing the hungry, wistful look on
the little woman's face in the Office
chair, a sweet thought came to her, and
unpinning the flowers, she laid three
of the fullest and richest in Martha's
hand.
"Oh, thank you,' cried Martha, her
voice trembling with eager delight.
I'm so fond of flowers, and don't get
any time to raise EN-"
She was still fonding the blossoms.
and inhaling their rich perfume when
Mr.. Dewey came in, rubbing his hands
in high good humor.
'.Well, Martha, reckon we'd better
go up to town now" he said, as he
folded a check which the miller had
given him. I've got some runnin'
around to do, but you can wait for me
some place."
"Come over to my house first and get
lunch," urged the miller. Mrs.
Dewey looks too weary to sit around
the stores, and my wife would be de-
lighted to meet her, I know"
Mr.. Bonney had a hearty, persuasive
way which was hard to resist, and few
moments later Martha was taking off
her bonnet in Mrs. Bonney's cosy sit
ting-room, in response to a generous
welcome.
Mary Bonney was one of those sweet.
| gracious women whose very presence
| means peace and good will, and Martha
| looked at her enviously as she moved
about in her pretty home, giving an or
der here, offering a suggestion there,
| and all the time smiling welcome to
| the tired little figure in the big easy
chair, a luxurious change from the jolt
ing of the high-seated wagon.
| It was all so pretty, it rested her SO to
look about her, and drink in the beauty
of the soft, rich carpet on the parlor
| floor through the vista of the draped
| archway, and the dain illness of the lace
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-04-13
Deafness Cannot ne Cured

Oe0Ka&oo Oa000v ne C0x&0
by local applications, n they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure deafness, and that is
caused by an inflamed condition of the mu-
eous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube gets inf1amed you have rumbling
sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is
entirely closed deafness Is the result, and a,1
and this tube restored to its normal con-
dition, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases of of ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an infiamed condition
of the mucous surfaces.
We win give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness (caused by catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars, free
FL. Cheney Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-04-13

glad in view of the wondrous message
of the Eastertide, still to the starving
just the cfambs must be fed until they
can bear the stronger meat. That fol-
lowed later, as Martha's heart opened
up to the beautiful Easter service, as
flowers open their thirsty cups to the
warm rain.
Mr.. Dewey, too, saw something in life
which he had never seen before, hope
beyond the sordidness of everyday
care, which lifts the spirit on invisible
wings into the realm of the unseen.
Life at the Dewey farmhouse was
never again the same routine of dull,
unidentified labor, and Martha is
growing young again.-Mrs. F. NJ. How
ard, in Chicago Standard.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-04-13

Wise is the man who acts az If he ex
pected to live hundred years, but is pre-
pared to shuttle off to-morrow.-Chicag
Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-04-13

s"The caramels are comingi Ohio! Oho.'
softly hummed the maiden, as she heard he
incest young mans ring at the doorbeu.-
Ohio State Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-04-13

do not believe Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton has an equal for coughs and colds.-
John F. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb
Is, 1900.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-04-13

There should be little or no pity for the
man who has deliberately gone and got rich,
knowing all the time that his wife had social
aspirations-Detroit Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-04-13

We refund l0c for every package o
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES that fail
to give satisfaction. Monroe Drug Co
unionville, Mo. Sold by all druggists.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-04-13

To Cure a Cold I'm One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money If it fails to cure 25c
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-04-13

In the spring man forgets where he puts
things, and places the blame on the mouse
sleaning.-Atchison Globe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-04-13
NM- o
AAES' ON
IDEWEY'SG II j
EASTER }

He horses logged
easily a l o n g to-
ward town. They
were lazy old fell
lows, Nat and Bill
ly, and they had a
h e avy Toa d of
grain ON for the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-04-13

Co1ldn't Think OF Vampfre:
PearEWhat do you call these bats that
hang by their heads. Ruby.
Ruby-Acrobats. dear.lChicazo Evening
News
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-04-13
Easter in Russia.

The early morning hours of Easter
day are given over in Russia to re-
igious observances, but after ten
o'clock the day becomes one of con-
VITALITY. The practice of New Years
calls is observed in Russia at Easter,
and every thing is fun and jollity. On
the streets gayly dressed men and
women salute each other, and exchange
decorated Easter eggs Formerly every
one enjoyed the privilege of kissing
whom he met, but this practice has
lately fallen into disuse.
A Base InAin uatiOn.
Cecile-Vhat would you give TO have
such hair as mine?
Jeannie-I don't know-what did you
give 7-Tit-Bits.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-05
Central View Revival Meeting.

The revival meeting at Central View
school house conducted by Mrs. M. B.
Woodwork, the evangelist, is progress
ing with great success. There have been
many bright conversions, and many
cases of divine healing. One lady
afflicted with shaking palsy and pa
ralysis for seven years was brought from
her bed and is healed. Another lady
has been healed who was afflicted six
teen years. Two men were healed who
have been sick since the war They
were afflicted with sciatic rheumatism.
Mrs. M. M. Mcclure, who has been in
an almost helpless condition for two and
a half years, has been healed. She could
get no relief from the best physicians.
Many other cases have been healed,
Men, women and children are being
struck down by the power of God at
every meeting. The evangelist breaches
straight gospel truth. Large crowds
and the best of order prevails. Deep
conviction is resting on the people Of the
community and christians from all de-
nominations are working harmoniously
together and are expecting a bountiful
ingathering of souls. The meeting will
continue over next week. Everybody is
invited to come and take part in the
meetings. Come in the afternoon and
stay for night meetings. Meeting every
afternoon at 2 O'Clock. You can get
lunch on the grounds. REPORTER.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-05
PUBLIC MEETINGS.

There will be public political meet
ings at the following places and dates.
Judge g. w. Ellis and Prof. John NJ.
D0an will be the principal speakers.
The other fusion candidates will be pres.
ent and will be glad to meet the voters.
Remember the date on which they visit
your township and go out and hear the
political issues discussed in fair, log.
ical manner:
Wednesday. Sept. 12-Cedar Hill school h.
Thursday. Sept. 13-HazeltOn, Fishers hall.
Friday, Sept. 14-Landis school h., Moore tt
Saturday Sept 15-Roundup s. b., Nippa. tp
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-05
BOTH SIDES OF THE CAMPAIGN,

The Kansas City Star has decided
upon special feature for the presiden-
tial campaign which was never under
taken before by any newspaper. At its
request the chairmen of the two ma
tional committees, Messrs. James K.
Jones and M. A. Hanna, have selected
and appointed two distinguished writ
ers to conduct, in the Star, depart
ment to be called 1.-The Campaign Fo-
rum" In this department the argu-
ments OF each of the two great parties
will be presented, side by side, day by
day. To conduct the democratic side.
Mr.. Jones has selected and formally
appointed Mr.. Willis j. Abbott, Chief
of the Press Bureau Of the democratic
national committee, and, for the re.
publican side, Mr.. Hanna has selected
and appointed the famous journalist
and literateur, Mr.. Murat Halstead.
Upon learning the decision of the two
chalrmen, the Star Immediately engag-
ed the two gentlemen and on Sunday,
August 10, the Campaign Forum will
DE inaugurated, to be continued in the
regular issue of the Star, daily and
Sunday, until the end of the campaign.
An interesting feature of the Forum
will be the answers to questions upon
campaign topics, submitted to the Star
to be answered by either Mr.. Halstead
or Mr.. Abbott, or both. Under the
circumstances, the answers thus given
will have the stamp of authority of the
national committees.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-05

Arkansas City, Ks. S w Soldiers
Association. S3.0S for round trip.
tickets on sale Sept. 10 to Is inclusive.
Return limit Sept. 18th.
Annual State 6 A R reunion, Hutch.
inson. One fare, $3.50, for round trip
Tickets on sale Sept. % to % inclusive
Return limit Oct LIST.
Fall Festival Topeka. One fare,
1921, for round trip. Tickets on sale
Sept. % to % inclusive. Return limit
Oct Isl.
Wellington, KS, Sumner County Ju-
bilee. Tickets on sale Sept. II to %
inclusive. Fare $2.72 for round trip.
Emporia, Kas, Annual camp meeting
Seventh Day Adventists, one fare for
round trip. Tickets on sale Sept. II to
Is inc. Return limit Oct. 3.
G. E. BECHTEL, agt.
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w. c. T. U. COLUMN.

conducted by the members of the W. G. t.
vi
1t may interest Kansas people to know
that they are living in paradise SC far
as the curse of liquor business is con-
cerned when they compare their condi-
ton as a prohiDitory state with Scot.
land and England.
From the day OF our landing i'm Liver
pool up to this present, we have seen
the effects of the curse of drink almost
without a days exception and in terms
of emphatic disgust we are ready to
declare our astonlshment that English
people will endure the sights and re-
suits that go with the entire drink
traffic.
Mrs. Sheldon and have been insult
ed in the cars, by drunken soldiers, who
threatened us personal injury and not
soul In the train offered remonstrance,
such is the loYe of the British for their
off the side walk and 60 into the street
to give the drunkards room, we have
been jostled on railway platforms by
drunken men and women, we have had
intoxicating drink offered us by the
English people with the exception of a
few families of non contormists in
Scotland and London. we have seen the
evils of the public house on almost ev-
cry corner with bar-maids behind the
bar and little children ia front of it and
men and women crOwding every inch of
room in every public house in every
CITY and town we have visited, and it is
the wonder of bewlderment to US that
such conditions can lie faced with in
difference. For it seems to me il the
worst that can be said about the tenn
perance over here is the light ard easy
way in which it is all received. The
sights which have made my blood boil
in the slums and IN view of the big sa-
looms have not caused more than a
shrug of the shoulders from English
men who saw them with me.
want to say~to the people ofKansas,
you don't know what you have to be
thankful in your prohibitory law.
Stand up for it and believe in it, and
bless God that your children don't see
the things that this drunken nation
looks upon every day.
If England goes to destruction In the
next century it will not be because of
the outside wars or dangers from other
nations, but because she has drunk
herself to destruction. Men and wo-
men of Kansas as you believe In God
and home and the souls of your chill
dren, never let the whisky power have
domination over the state we all love.
Charles NJ. Sheldon. London, July q.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-05

Is is rumored that Ernest Taylor will
withdraw from the race for county SUI.
perintendent. It is said that to partic-
ipate in political campaign conflicts
with his religious convictions and for
that reason he has concluded to place
his resignation in the hands of the re-
publican committee. There is already
considerable speculation as to whose
name will be substituted if Mr.. Taylor
withdraws. Prof. Shepardson, of this
city, could have 1t without even the
asking, but he says he would not &C.
cept it under any consideration. With
Prof. Shepardson out of it, the timber
lies in Prof. Kent, of Kiowa, Mr.. Lake,
of Sharon, and G. ID. Rackley, of this
city.
LATER. Since writing the above and
just before going to press, we learn
that Mr.. Taylor's resignation is now
in the hands of the committee.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-05
NoWA JolNTlsTs ARRESTED.

The temperance war broke out again
last Thursday when Frank Nelson, Al
Snodderly and l. Sleeth, of kiOwa,
were arrested on charge of maintain
Ing a nuisance. The warrants were is
sued before Justice Moses Wright, of
Moore township, and the complaints
were sworn out by Capt. David Nation,
of this city, attorney for the w. G.. u.
U. The cOnstables of Moore township.
assisted By some deputies of Kjowa,
made the arrests. 1t was the intention
to get several others but they tailed to
get more than these three. 1t is report
edthat an attempt was made to arrest
Dick Cunningham but that he resisted
the constables with gun. BY some it
is claimed that Cunningham made his
bluff stick with toy pistol.
The constables ralded the places of
the three men arrested and got five wag.
on loads Of wet goods which IS now in
safe keeping with Judge Wright. The
defendants gave bond for their appear
ance September IOth-next Monday.
County Attorney Griffin will volun-
teer his service to assist Mr.. Nation in
tue prosecution. A. l.. Herr, of Klo-
wa, and Lyman w. DeGeer, of Alya,
are attorneys for the defendants.
AT these trials the question of who
is and who is not reputable witness
will probably be determined. There are
all kinds of rumors concerning the con-
clusiOn of these cases but the INDEX
would rather await actual develop
ments than to publish rumors.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-05

At the Peoples party central commit.
tee meeting on Saturday an executive
committee consisting of the following
men, was appointed: l.. q. Colt, of
Kiowa, VIC. Sleeper, of Valley, o.
Mills. of Lake City, w. Ii. Slack, of
Elm Mills, G. w. Nelson, of Cedar. 1t
is expected that the democrats will ap-
point a similar committee at their
meeting next Saturday and it is the in
tention to have meetings of the joint
committee every two weeks. The com.
mittee also decided OH an aggressive
school house campaign and to this end
several meetings have already been ar
ranged. The dates appear elsewhere.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-05
STOLEN.

One hay gelding years old, white
spot in forehead, 143 or Is hands high,
weighs about 900 pounds, scar on
right hind leg made by wire cut, new
saddle and bridle.. The A. II. Il. A. at
Sharon, Kansas, will pay SIS reward
for return of horse and 500 reward for
arrest and conviction of thief. The
owner, j. r. Fair. will pay SIS reward
for saddle and So reward for conviction
of thief. j. l.. IELTON, Pres.
g. A. BLACKMoRE, Sec.
A. II. II. A. No. 1874.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-05
STOOD DEATH OFF.

E. B. Munday, lawyer of Henrietta,
Texas, once fooled grave digger. He
says: My brother was very low with
malarial fever and jaundice. I per-
suaded him to try Electric Bitters, and
he was soon much better. but contin-
ued their use until he was wholly cur
ed. / am sure Electric Bitters saved
his life." This remedy expels malaria
kills disease germs and purifies the
blood: aids digestion, regulates liver,
kidneys and bowels, cures constipation
dyspepsia, nervous diseases, kidney
troubles, female complaints; gives per.
feet health. Only SOC at Young's drug
store.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-05

Barber county has a citizen who used
to live on Adlai Stevenson's farm In
Illinois. His name is Mr.. Bozark and
he resides in Turkey Greek township.
Mr.. Bozark speaks highly of Mr.. Stew
enson as a man and though he doesn't
take great deal of interest in politics
he says he Is going to get a vote in this
fall for his Illinois friend. He says
Stevenson despises aristocracy and is a
man of the people and has many warm
friends among the farmers and laborers
of his state
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-05
treated. Consultation free.

Harry Glenn was hustllng around in
the city last week. He has put man
in charge of the Journal during the
campaign and will devote all his time
to raking up votes. Harry should not
waste his time so recklessly. 1t is on
the boards that Allen Smith will be
our next district clerk and we want
to advise Brother Glenn, as friend, to
save his money. A newspaper man
can't afford to throw away his money.
We would rather see him buck a shell
game or even invest in gold pens.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-05
OCTOBER JURORS.

The jurors for the October term o
court were drawn yesterday. They ar
as follows:
Ed Vandivier, Sharon.
K. Brannon; Kiowa.
w. r. Wilson. Sharon.
5. L. Bevans. NippawaIla.
A. J. Ayers, Cedar.
Y. G. Sleeper, Valley.
B. l.. Drake, Hazelton.
J r. Lamport, Turkey Creek.
Ben English, Lake City.
Frank Drysdale, Kiuwa.
G. +. Goodin, HaZeltOn.
N. B. Marshall, Valley.
Thos. Ireland, Medicine Lodge.
Geo. Triton, Medicine Lodge.
j. r. VanNess, Medicine Lodge.
Joe Robinson, Sharon.
William Crews, Aetna.
A. j. OgdOn, Eagle.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-05

Died-In Alva, Ok, August %. 1900,
of paralysis and blood poisoning. G. 3.
Westcott, aged 20 years. MIR. Westcott
was born in Wayne county, N. Y, but
spent many years in Illinois and Kan
sas before coming to Oklahoma. He
leaves son, Taylor Westcott, Of Sell
ing, and two grandchildren in Iowa.
The original cause of his death was in
juries received by a fall a short time
ago. Brief services were held by Rev.
I. s. Ross, after which the remains
were inferred ia the A. o. U. w. ceme-
terry Sunday eyening.-Alva Review.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-05
NOTICE OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT-Gua
State of Kansas. Barber County. IS:
In the matter of the estate of Homer W.
Herold, adjudged insane, of Barber county,
Kansas.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
Notice is hereby given that on the 2-th day of
August, A. d. 1900. the undersigned was, by
the probate court OF Barber county, Kansas.
duly appointed and qualified as guardian Of
the person and estate of Homer W. Herold, q
person of unsound mind of Barber county,
Kansas.
All parties interested Will take notice and
WM. GEsNER,
Guardian.
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TO THE DEAF.

A rich lady, cured of her deafness and
noises in the head by DR.. Nicholson's
Artificial Ear Drums, gave $4,000 to
his institute, SO that deaf people una
bic to procure the Ear Drums, may
have them free. Address No. 4190 The
Nicholson Institute, $50 Eighth Avenue.
New York
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-05

Several of our city republicans go to
Kiowa this morning to whoop 'er up
for the Long Flynn rally. If Kiowa is
as dry now as 1t was the latter part Of
last week there will be all kinds of suf-
fering in the Border Queen today.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-05

J.R. Burton and Tom Noftzer are
billed for talks IN this city next Tues
day. Burton would like to go the U.
S. senate and NoftZger would like to
60 to the state senate to help elect j.
Ralph. Billie Millar will also whoop 1t
up for Burton unless Chester orders
otherwise.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-05

Charley Taliaferro IS going to be
elected trustee of MedicineLodge town
ship this fall Notwithstanding the big re-
publican majority there Is here on a
straight vote. Everybody is going to
vote for Charley because he Is the right
man for the office.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-05

We regret to learn that B. d. Daugh-
orty, Of Sharon township, has sold his
farm and will soon remove to Cowley
county. There are no better citizens
than Mr.. Daugherty and his departure
Is loss TO both Sharon township and
Barber county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-05
WORKING NIGH AND DAY.

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. These pills change
weakness into strength. listIessness
into energy, brains flag into mental pow
or. They're wonderful in building nm
the health. Only 25c per box. Sold
by ]. B. Young Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-05

S. K. w. Field has improved very
much during the past week and his re-
coYery is assured. Last Thursday and
Friday there was very little hope but
his physicians brought him through the
crisis nicely.