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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-10

~ YSTER lovers do not really begin
to enjoy their favoi'ite shellfsh
until October. Although the
months in whose names the letter "r"
occurs are all counted I'm the oyster
season, connoisseurs declare the BIZ
valves are not at their best until the
LIST of October. Most persons cook
shelfish too much. oysters should be
placed on the fire in their own liquor
and removed the minute the flesh swells
into Dlumpness or the gills along the
edges shrivel up. oyster liquor should
be strained to remove small particles OF
shell. The following recipes are for
dainty dishes:
Scalloped Oysters.-Beard the oysters.
wash them I'm their own liquor and
steep breadcrumbs I'm the latter. Put
the crumbs, with the oysters, into seal
Top shells with a bit of butter and sea
soning of salt. pepper and little graf
ed nutmeg. Make paste of bread
crumbs and butter and cover the oys-
ters with this and roast them I'm an
oven.
oyster Fritters.-Make a batter with
milk. -four and beaten eggs. Have
some hot lard and dipping out a table,
spoonful Of the batter. put an oyster
into IL and let II down into the boiling
lard. Fry II on both sides.
Oyster Sauce.--Open a dozen oysters
and remove the boards: put them into
small saucepan with the liquor. add
ing one ounce Of butter. Cover the pan
and cook the contents for five minutes
taking care that the oysters do not boil
Put the oysters on a sieve and cut in
halves or quarters: let the liquor boil
till reduced to half its original quantity
Strain. return to the stewpan. add half
a pint of good white sauce when hot.
bind. with the yolk of an egg then put
In the oysters and teaspoonful Of lem
on Juice. Stir till all is hot Season to
taste and serve
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-10

The handsomer the case the cleaner the
brushes are likely TO be kept. A fiat
piece of cardboard will serve as the
foundation for an envelope brush hold
er To make 1t take couple of large
squares Of denim and lay them diago-
nally one under and one over the stiff
cardboard. A double row of stitching
will keep the cardboard i'm position. on
the angular projections of the cloth
design is worked in linen floss. The
scrolls and flowers shown on the brush
holder in the sketch make an easy pat
tern for the amateur. The convolvu-
luses are worked in pink and white. and
the foliage is done in green. The denim
is of two shades of green. dark for the
outside and light for the inner part.
White dots are worked i'm the space be-
low the larger scrolls. These form the
border for the case when the pointed
flaps are turned over and tied in the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-10

The customer wavcred, and the mili-
ner smiled furtively.
'Oh, of course; i had not observed IL
closely" said the lady. She had TO my
knowledge -heaa- -deHnting- fifteen min
utes To critical scrutiny of the hat
But, now that you mention IL. | see
that IL has rather an unnatural look.
You may send ii home"
The brown chapeau for Comtesse
D. called the mllliner triumphantly,
and IL was carried away by an attend
ant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-10

some case is made Of turquoise blue
linen trimmed with appliqued embroid-
cred leaves worked In green and black
flax. The inside is lined with washable
silk and supplied with silk sachet bags
filled with orris root, violet, rose or any
other agreeable powder. The night
dress case should always be fashioned
of washable material. for IL should go
to the laundry frequently. The case Is
a special convenience TO travellers. who
do not have to search for the white
night garment. but for the bright case.
which is never difficult to find, no mat
ter how the baggage smasher may have
shaken Ii up among the other garments.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-10

center with the ribbons. Ribbon straps
stitched neatly to the inside of the
pasteboard frame support the brushes.
A toilet case which may be hung in
ones own room and carried wherever IL
is needed is made of dark linen bound
with red tape. Compartments bound
with tape are stitched over the oblong
surface of the case. and its use is indi-
Gated by letters outlined with embroid-
cry floss. The comb. toothbrush, nail
brush, soap, cologne bottle, hairbrush
or any other toilet convenience may be
slowed away in this case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-10
AHE revival of interest In fancy
work has brought out many
/. pretty designs for bedroom


pretty designs for bedroom
use. Fancy pincushion covers,
embroidered towels, fan, hairpin. night
dress. crayat. handkerchief. veil and
ribbon cases hatpin, stickpin end curl
Ing iron holders, boot and shoe and
laundry bags and jewel, collar and cum
boxes are admitted to be useful, and
there Is no longer any reason why they
should not be handsome.
Take. for instance. the simple towel.
Mexican drawnwork, outline stitching,
cross stitching and embroideries now
improve the appearance of their bor-
ders. Some nursery towels which saw
the other day were adorned i'm outline
stitch with the story OF old Mother
Hubbard and her dog on one ap-
peared the scene at the cupboard with
the poor dog begging vainly for his
bone. The other pieces OF linen repre-
sented the ensuing scenes In the canine
drama. Linen floss Is used for the en-
broidery on the pretty story" towels,
which viii induce many lazy child TO
submit without protest to unpleasant
washings. The nursery rhyme towels
are decorated in red or blue. and such
stories as Jack and jill" "Humpty
Dumpty." The Death OF Cock Robin.
TON, the Piper's SON may be Illus.
traied in half dozen scenes.
Towels are finished with hemstitch-
ing above which insertions Of drawn
work frequently appear. Fripged and
knotted borders are also applied. These
pieces az household men are useful as
coverings for side tables. dressers and
wasnstsnds. Fine hucka back and
mummy cloth arc the materials ordi-
narily used even for the decorative
specimens.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-10

the outlines of their severely simple
draperies."
During this conversation we had been
strolling about the shop, the milliner
pointing out certain hats which in some
particulars illustrated the remarks she
made. In one showcase / noticed a
small crane was perched in a very un-
comfortable position on the side of a
gray velvet hat. / was amazed and ex-
claimed:
Well who thought OF that?"
In this particular instance | myself
thought OF using the crane, However
can make no particular claim to orig
inality. for cranes are to be found on
hats in half the milliner shops i'm
Paris" she replied a trife tartly
"Oh. don't mind" nastened to as
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-10
A TOWEL HORSE COVER.

Time mummy cloth decorated with
design in sunfiowers will make
a suitable cover for the towel
horse. The petals of the flowers are
worked in rich yellow and the stems
and sepals in olive green. The leaves
are finished in the shade known as leaf
green. The pattern Is worked in what
IS called darning stitch. This is accom-
plished with "A coarse needle filled with
several strands of silk. The threads are
brought from one edge OF the flower or
leaf to the opposite section where they
are secured on the underside OF the
cloth before the next stitch Is taken.
A handkerchief holder, tie or veil
case may be made of Alk or linen. Any
small decorative design looks well
upon the cover. Appliques are so easy
for the amateur that they are fire.
quently adopted. the edges being out
lined in gold or silver thread. Mexican
drawnwork Is suitable for almost any
thing i'm the chamber. even bedspreads.
which are now as elaborate as taste
and skill can make them. Lovely floral
designs are embroidered on the centers
and over the corners. for the borders
are conspicuous since IL is the fashion
to allow the edges of the spreads to
hang to the floor.
Fan boxes are made OF pasteboard
and are. like jewel caskets, ornamented
in the richest possible style. Silk or
satin covers are most suitable, and on
these dainty cherubs. rich tropical fiow-
ers or similar devices are either painted
or embroidered
MARY ENDERTON.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-10
PRETTY PlNcushlons.

n TER all. the old fashioned pillow
IA pincushions are more artistic than
any OF the new designs. How Of
ten In friends house have | puzzled
over the Identity Of the empty pin-
holder once ] found IL in the shape OF
silk pansy that hung from the chevai
glass. Another time II was a velvet
fowl that strutted aggrcssively across
the lace trimmed dressing case. Stm
again Investigation revealed a i'm the
interior of deceptive reach. For my
own part. prefer the dainty square or
ohlong cushions such az our grand
mothers uyed. 7 have one myself which
might have belonged TO the chamber Of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-10
Good Tooth Powders.

A perfect" antiseptic den'if~lce
should have the effect OF counteracting
the acid deposits round the teeth and
at the same time cleansing and polish
ing the teeth without injuring the
enamel tooth powder with so many
essentials necessarily requires 10 DC
prepared by an experienced chemist.
Thereore many excellent preparations
for the teeth which can certainly be
termed perfect" tooth powders and
which can be purchased at very rea.
sonable prices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-10

Infamed and red eyelids will general
ly improve II bathed with a boracic To-
tion. DO not forget 20 dry them care
fully afterward. or the bathing will
probably do more harm than good. To
make the lotion pour n pint OF boiling
water over an ounce Of boracic acid and
stir till dissolved. When cold. bottle
for use. When needed. pour a little OF
the lotion into a saucer. add boiling
water to make IL lukewarm and bathe
the eyes at once. using n fresh. piece OF
lint for the purposc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-10

sure her. But next we shall find swan ms
and geese soaring upon our headgear."
: Maybe. but / am not responsible for
the vagariea OF fashion" the shopwo-
man declared.
"Oh, dare say crane is quite as
suitable as a rooster l replied as we
came to some wonderful creations
These displayed the heads of barnyard
fowls. peeping coquettishly from among
folds OF silk and velvet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-10

forms. Low crowns prevail and brims
are only of moderate width To the eye
of the novice the winter tricornes look
no different from those of last winter.
but the material is not the same. for
the new rough and ready hats are
nearly all of the soft. hairy felt that
looks something like old fashioned
beaver
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-10

Brown tubular braid forms the trim
ming and the border to the collar and
pocket.
The bell sleeve is trimmed to suggest
a deep cuff and the front is arranged
to be worn open or closed. OF late
years IL has become quite the fashion
TO wear the coat unfastened and a
warm vest obviates any danger of taxi
ing cold. The paletot is cut I'm four
parts and has a center seam down the
hack
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-10
THE TAILORED HATS.

"NN the so called tailored hats
" these small ornaments are par
ticularly effective. Women
sometimes fail To realize that a good
cabochon is wise investment and that
cheap ones are worthless even for one
season. The inferior metal furnishes
upon exposure 10 the air for n few
times. while the really fine ornaments
look well season after season.
What sort OF ostrich feathers will be
fashiona ble-the long plume or the
short tip?"
The plume" replied the miliiner,
showing me very elegant one.
"Plunes will trail over the backs of
hats and fall over the hair. The latest
Tudor hats are initiated by the makers,
and long plumes are required to soften
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-10
MOST STYLISH HATS.

HELT. beaver and velvet hats are
the most stylish. The felts are
wonderful. shaggy affairs. on
which rich velvet trimmings make a
striking appearance. The drapery Is
generally lighter than the frames.
Bright colors are la mode in millinery
as in dress. This does not mean that
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-10

to- be adorned with wings,
feathers and quills. Even en-
tire birds will be introduced on
crowns. Milliners claim that these
trimmings are manufactured and not
genuine birds or natural plumage. This
statement is intended 10 soothe the con-
sciences of overscrupulous patrons who
have an interest In the teachings of the
Audubon society, and | very much
doubt its reliability. After all. genuine
feathers are required TO make up an
artificial bird, and l cannot see that
anything is gained by the change.
However. when ordering a hat one who
would be fashionable must not fail to
say that a real bird or a genuine breast
must not be used in decorating the
frame. Milliners are getting a little
weary OF the stipulation and yester-
day witnessed i'm one OF the shops on
the Avenue de lOpera an amusing
scene in which a womans wit won
The head of the establishment was i'm
attendance upon the Comtesse H. who
desires 10 be considered a philanthro.
pist. The beautiful velvet chapeau
which the titled lady was inspecting
bore handsomely colored parrot upon
its crown.
HN PiOSBt'bNt pulSIdScI pTouutu
the plumage with daintily gloved fin
ger.
IF | were quite sure the bird was a
manufactured one" she said hesitating-
ly. Il would order the hat at once.
But il is a very tender heart that
have, and ] would not be able to hold
up my head IL knew / carried about
dead bird
lady of your intelligence IL is quite un-
necessary for me to point out that such
parrot as this is OF no genus kncwn to
lanI.. .laA..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-10
DAINTY NIGHTRoeE CASES.

INSTEAD of hanging the nghtdress
u in the closet or tucking 1t under
the pillow systematic persons put
1t away In sachet scented case. which
is hung at the side of the dressing
case or at the head OF the bed A hand
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-10
. .as@saa: Observation-Disclosures
Fancy Work For the Bedroom
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satin. Two heart shaped pieces are cut
from. heavy cardboard. Both sections
are padded. The outside of each is COW
cred with velvet and the inside with
satin OF a lighter color. When the two
pieces are stitched togethS the deli
cate lining peeps out above the cut on
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-10
THE RUSE THAT WON.

n the lady OF the parrot episode
IA whisked away to her carriage the
astute shopwoman turned 10 me.
II knew she would take IL rather than
admit that she knew nothing of orni-
thology. oh. these b.uestockings amuse
me, | have sold a half dozen hats in
just that way. A woman comes in de-
murs over the birds. and / am almost
required to supply certificate of man.
ufacture with each one. Then l say. of
course, so clever lady has observed
that the bird is of a kind not known to
science. She buys my hat"
But why use birds?" ! asked. Sure.
ly they are not artistic trimmings"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-10
A SMART THREE
QUARTER COAT
quite an esta ablished favorite and

~HE three-quarter sack coat Is
quite an established favorite and
- forms a most useful travelling
wrap. which Is well beloved OF the wo-
man who notes" The MODEL illustrat-
ed is dainty specimen in pale antelope
cloth lined with shot glace silk I'm yell
low and pale blue. which has a charm
ing effect against the delicate cloth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-10

ever wash fiannels unless u is a day
,ou can put them out az once in the air
10 dry otherwise they are very apt TO
shrink.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-10

crystal hold straps and ends OF trim
ming In position.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-10

Dolly Warden. IL is covered with pale
pink silk. and over II is appliqued yell
low net The applique consists of rib
bon flowers and foliage. A narrow net
NH r. bordercd by heavy lace edging.
The long narrow cushions mounted
In sin or satin and supplied with lace.
net on silk muslin covers are frequently
very artistic affairs. Embroidery. lace
applique or painting makes "A charming
establishment Tor tho cover
\ combined whiskhroom holder and
pincushion is fashioned OF velvet and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-10

Sept. 27.--Winter hats are
to- be adorned with wings,
feathers and quilts. Even en-
tire birds will be introduced on !
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-10

YSTER lovers do not really begin
to enjoy their favoh'ite shellfish
until October. Although the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-14
Mail Orders
Promptly Filled

printers ink. The stand-up- for the
town policy Of the paper NESTS their
approx but when it comes to liber-
al advertising patronage they are
willing to be counted out.
The editor of this paper is known
to almost every voter in the county
as Simon-pure, brand blowed In
the-bottle Republican, but it afforded
US great pleasure Tuesday to cast our
vote against the clan who want to act
for tho republican party in this towns
ship. The kind OF politics they
practice never won q vote for the
party and never will. One of this
clan has already attempted to read
US out of the party and We suppose
the rest of the clan will, but we're
not going.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-14
CLAFL1N COMMENTS.
From the Clarion.

Mrs. Charles Wilson and children
are down from Ness county on q
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dunston.
Il has been talked on the streets
the past few days that Ciaflin is to
have another big hardwar and i'm
plement house soon.
Rev. w. E. Greene, of Bunker
Hill Kans.. and Rev. II. E. Scott,
the resident minister, began
o series of meetings At the NJ. E..
Church last evening.
Our wholesale produce dealer, Mr..
Cummings has taken in = partner,
and the new firm will now be known
~ the jos. Cummings Produce Co.
Mrs. Swartz formerly Mrs. Will
Dunn, who at one time lived near
here, but later lived in Stafford
county, died at her home on Oct. 15.
Mrs. Swartz's maiden name was
Trump and she was we'll known to
many of our readers. Her first hus.
band died in June 1881 and she re-
married in Sept. 1901.
There are merchants in all impor-
fant towns who, while not asserting
that newspaper advertising is not
without some results, do not give the
.snoe : fair trial. They are not per-
silent enough and for the most part
zot extensive enough in the spread OF
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School Report.


Report of District No. II for the
month ending Nov. 7.
Number males enrolled s, number
females enrolled II. total enrolment
20. average attendance Io, visitors J..
Those neither absent nor tardy were
Essie and Gertrude Landrum. Anna
and Helen Wood, Sarah, Blanch and
Grace Hammond. Harold and Edward
Wood, Ruby Russell. and Ernest
Steuri.
Those receiving 100 per cent in de-
pertinent were Anna Wood, Alma
Steuri, Gertrude and Essie Landrum.
District No. IA rejolces that they
now have access to all the text books.
The work is now well underway and in
addition to same. the pupils are pre-
pairing to spend the afternoon with the
pupils of District No. S. Wednes-
day Nov. z6) preceding Thanksgiving
on which afternoon the two districts
will render program to which friends
are cordially invited.
ALICE HERNE, Teacher.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-14
ELLINWoOD EFFECTS.
Eron, the Leader.

Will Berg. of Oklahoma, is here
this week, visiting John Weber and
other Ellinwood friends
j. N. Schartz tells as that he is ex-
pecting his daughter, Mrs. Lizzie
Weisenburg, home from Illinois in q
few days.
The Baptist Sewing Society will
eSve a box social at the residence of
Mrs. s. K. Thomas. Tuesday evening,
Nov, 10. Every body invited.
Ladies' bring boxes.
Mic Bercheidt returned this even.
ing from Illinois where he has been
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-14
for over a year. He intends to re-
main in Ellinwood. Mic says the
climate there does not agree with him.

main in Ellinwood. Mic says the
climate there does not agree with him.
The custom of turning Halloween
into carnival of malicious mischief
is fast disappearing in this community,
we are glad to note. There was a
little mischief done this year but
scarcely any of the malicious order.
We trust that the custom will soon be
given up entirely.
Joseph Lunz, sr., died at Belpre,
Edwards county, last Friday, Oct 81,
aged "A years, months and days.
The funeral took place Sunday after
noon, from st. Peter & Paul's church,
SIX miles north of Eilinwood. The
services were conducted by Rev. FIR.
Weikman, and the church was crowd
ed with many friends and relatives of
the deceased. Joseph Lunz was born
in Germany and came to America
over forty years ago and to Ellinwood
in March 1877. He lived on his farm
6 miles south of town uutil he sold
out over a year ago and removed With
his wife to Edwards county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-14

Only IL more days to buy our
regular stock of Suits and Overcoats
ut from 10 to 15 per cent less than
regular price.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-14

Youths 3-piece suits. long points, the
regular price IS. so, ages - to 10
. In this sale at $500
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-14

Sheet Music. at Rathbun s. McCon-
sll's.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-14
Do You Wear Monarch Brand:
Hose?

Our hosiery sales have more than
doubled in the past season. There is
reason for it-try our Monarch Hose
and you'll get the best hosiery values
in the world. Special For This Sale.
One case 40 dozen) Ladies Fast
Black 15c Hose. Special at IOC pr
One line Ladies F he Black feeced
Hose. SpeCia: at I2AC pair
One line Misses Fine Black Fleeced
Hose. Special at I2kC pair
Infants Fine WoolHose, in cream
light blue, pink or black CSC pr
Ladies Fine Wool Hose in Black
or Navy, plain or ribbed. At Csc pr
One lot Childrens ribbed cotton
Hose, formerly sold at 15c a pair
10 dozen in this lot, sizes to 8
Special at Sc poir
Eiderdown in plain and fancy colors. for
Ladies Dressing Sacques and Infants cloaks.
large variety of colorings to pick from
At Csc, Sic and SOC yard
So xony yarns ID Black. White and colors
At sc a skein
Shetland Floss, Black. White and colors
&c Skein
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-14

Mems S14 and S15 all wool suits,
marked down for this sale to
$3.50 each
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-14

Boys2 piece knee pant suits. formers
]y sold at 80 90.
In this sale at $l.50
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-14

SO pairs of mems Grey Stripe Casai
mere Pants, regular price 81.
In this sale at Sl.5O q pair
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-14

THE MAJESTIC, all malIeable range
is made to last a life. time. They VIII
do the work with third less fuel than
any other There is not breakabie
piece about them for they are con.
structed throughout of finest grade of
steel. For sale by the The GREAT
BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-14

One Lot Mems suits (22 Suits in
this Lott that formerly sold at $500
to $500
Choice during this sale at SITS
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100 pairs Mems all wool worssed and
Cashmere pants in Black and Dark
colors, formerly sold at $500 and
So 80 pair
In this sale at $500 a pair
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-14

Wallace S photo car is in Great Bend,
by the postoffice. Call on me if you
want the best photos you have ever
bad. WALLACE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-14

Two Shepherd pups for sale. En-
Quire at DEMOCRAT office.