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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-04
Undertaking

We have a complete !;
stock of Collins, Caskets,
Burial obes, and every
thing necessary in mod :;
ern Undertaking House. !,
Our Embalmer, Mr.. A.;
F.. Dotsen, is licensed bys
the State Board of Health, )
and can properly prepare;
the dead for shipment to;
any part of the country.
All work guaranteed to be:
satisfactory. )
He Attends all details.
of the funeral and will give;
prompt and reliable services
in every instance. Calls>
will be promptly answered;
at any hour, day or night !
After business hours
leave calls at residence offs
B. Dotson, 2 blocks North;
of EGGPLANT, or with Ed
ward Croker OR w. n.
Hooper in room 4 over}
Porter's Drug Store. Phone;
No. I at the store.
Great bend FmrnitureCo.
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-04

arthur. Hayes came home last week
IF ON the State Agricultural College at
Manhattan. He will assist in the
butcher shop fo r the summer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-04

Hoisington. Ellinwoed. Pawnee
Rock and Claf1in hold their city election
next Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-04
LOCAL AND PERSONAL COMMENT.
For Seed Oats see WRIT DAWSON.

For Seed Oats see WRIT DAWSON.
The backbone of summer appears to
be broken.
FL. 8. Born enjoyed visit from his
mother last week.
w. j. Paxton and family have NOV
ed here from Magnolia. Ills. s5
Mrs. G. s. Allison and daughter
Grace, are spending few months in
Indiana. e.a. .,,s -zss-
DR.. Chas. Ewing, of Kansas City,
was out last week on a visit to his
mother.
That Saturday snow made very
nice mulchfng for the newly planted
potatoes.
) Andrew Siebert, of Dundee, was in
through the snow, Saturday, and called
on the DEMOCRAT. 4
The close of April will see quite a
number of new sidewalks-stone and
brick-put down in this city.
Editor Clark and family have been
enjoying visit from Mr. Clark's sis,
tar. Mrs Sands, of Peabody.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-04

W. j. Paxton and family have NOV
ed here from Magnolia. Ills. 80
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-04

| That Saturday snow made very
nice mulching for the newly planted
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-04

III. 8. Born enjoyed visit from his
mother last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-04

Mrs. G. s. Allison and daughter
Grace, are spending a few months in
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-04

The backbone Of summer appears to
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-04

DIR. Chas. Ewing, of Kansas City
was out last week on a visit to hi
mother.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-07
PUBLIC LANDS IN DEMAND.
Increase in Acreage Disposed or Ac-
cording Ia Annual Report of
Land ONCE commissioners

Washington, NOV. 4.-The an
nual report OF Biuger Hermann, com
missioner Of the general land office,
shows that the public land disposed
of by the government during the year
aggregated l9.4ss,j3j acres. an in
crease of 3,925.73s acres over the
previous year.
OF the aggregate 1,757.793 acres
we're sold for cash, l76l4,792 acre,
were embraced in miscellaneous en-
tries and the remainder was Indian
lands
On October / last there were 81 for
est reserves. embracing 60175.765
acres, an increase of almost 100000
acres since the last report. During
the fiscal year there were 1903 for
est fires discovered, which burned over
s7.799 cres. The constantly decreasing
area burned ever is said 10 demon
strate the efficiency of the govern
ment forestry force.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-07
THE POSTAL SERVICE.
some Interesting Extracts from tn =
REPORT of the Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General

Washington, Oct 30.-A total Of
2,5'O presidential postmasters were
appointed last year, according TO the
annual report Of j. l.. Bristow. fourth
assistant postmaster general, issued
Wednesday. This is the largest num-
Der appointed in any one year in the
history of the postal service. The in
crease was due mainly to the eXpira-
ton OF commissions during the year
and the advance Of many fourth-clas =
Offices TO the presidential grade. The
total number Of appointments Of post
masters of all classes was 1920, an
increase Of 1913. There was a slight
increase in the number of removals
of postmasters for cause" as a re-
suit OF a more strict discipline for
carelessness and irregularities. There
were 3,05s post Offices established and
4,05o discontinued. the latter attrib-
utable mostly TO the extension Of the
rural free delivery service and the
consolidation Of post Offices adjacent
10 large presidential offices. The
number OF post Offices in the United
States June 30, was 1924, of which
220 were first class. 1923 second class,
BASS third class and 1913 fourth
class
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-07

Is the only harmless cough cure that
gives quick relief Cures oughs, Colds,
Group, Bronchitis, Whooping Cough.
Pneumonia, Aslhama. LaGrippe, and
ali Chest ana Lung troubles. l got
soaked by rain, SAYS Gertrude Il Fen.
uer, Muncie. Ind aEd contracted a
severe cola aud cough. fsilrd rapid
ly; lost IS lbs My druggist recon-
mended one Minute Cough Cure The
iirst bottle brought relief; several cured
me. am back To MY o q weight, las
lbs. One Minute Cough Cure cuts the
ph!egm, relieves the cough AT once,
draws out inflammation. cures Group.
An ideal remedy Tor the children. Biv-
ms * Rhodes
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-07
KILLED BY THE CARS.
Terrible Disaster to a Party OF Run
away Boys Mt Lafayette, Ind
One Eehended

Lafayette. Ind. Nov. Three run
away boys from Watseka, H., who are
thought TO have gone TO sleep on the
Big Four track in the south part Of
the city Friday, were run over by a
freight train. Stanley Buford, aged
"A, was beheaded; Dan Meals scalp
was torn from his head and one arm
and one leg was cut off, and William
Raush was seriously injured The in
iured were taken TO a hospital. The
boys left home sunday night and
were trying to beat their way TO Ken
lucky.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-07
KILLED by the Cars.

Ypsilanti. Nov. Josiah Finton, a
retired farmer. and his year-old
grandson, Ford Finton. were struck
and killed by Detroit. IpsIlanti,
urban car a few miles from here.
They were on their way To the city
and drove across the track directly in
front Of the approaching car.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-07

Grand Rapids, Nov. 3.-Robert Fl.
MunSon. Of the Hall & Munson com
pany' OF Bay Mills, has been appointed
receiver of the company by Judge
VANITY and his bond was fixed It $780,
600 which was furnished by the Amer
lean Surety company Of New York.
The company operates several saw
and planning mills at Bay Mills and is
capitalized at 100000. Its assets ag-
gregate $1,000. 600.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-07
Four Men Killed.

Niagara Falls, \. Y. Nov. by "a
sudden rush of gas, supposed To have
been sulphurated hydrogen, four men
were killed and three seriously af-
fccted near the Twenty-fourth street
heading of the big tunnel trunk sew
or. The dead are: Lawrence Fish
er. George Rhodes (colored), Hugo
Swanson and William Brandish
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-07
Kruger VIII Take the Oar.

BRUSSELS, Oct. 3l.-Mr. Kruger, for
merly president of the Transvaal. has
decided to give up his irreconcilab BILE
attitude towards the British. lie will
take the oath of allegiance, and will
ask for permission TO return to south
Africa.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-07
The Public Debt.

Washington, Nov. 3.--The monthly
statement of the public debt shows
that at the close Of business on Octo-
Der 81, 1902, the debt less cash in the
treasury, amounted TO $95s, 5O7, 72l.
The debt proper was increased
through the purchase of bonds by
S14,739,6s2 and the cash on hand also
shows decrease for the month of
SI4s31.515.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-07

Detroit. Nov. Another deplor-
able murder has been added 10 De-
troit's annals Of crime for 1902. for
Horton Warren, proprietor of the
Goodrich house. died at 81. Mary's
hospital. the victim Of a bullet wound
received in vicious assault in the en-
trance of his own house on the mid
ptyht Dravipne
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-07

Mu~kegon. Nov. 3.-The second and
third fingers were taken Off o. NJ.
Spencer's right hand in the Muskegon
factory. where he is employed, a saw
coming in contact with them. Spencer
has been under the surgeons knife
10 times. and has but three fingers left
ont Of his original ten.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-07
a CARD.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
10 refund the money ON so cent bottle
OF Greene's Warranted syrup OF Tar if
ii fails TO cure your cough or cold. We
ais guarantee a IS cent bott e TO prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
SHARRAR & MULHOLLAND,
BIVINs * RHODES,
FRED HUDso>, Rlverdale.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-07
Fatally Injured

Sturgis. Nov. "a. +. Trick. trav-
cling salesman Of Logansport. Ind.
was fatally injured by highwayInan
who robLed him Of $3.50 while waiting
for a train at White Pigeon Junction.
The body was found lying across the
tracks, apparently the purpose being
outright murder.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-07
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
For the week Ending Wow. 4.

Alaska's gold output this year 10
estimated a Sl6,000.0oO
Five miners fell down coal shaft at
Newton Ia, and were fatally injured.
a trust with SlOoG,coO capital has
been organized TO cantrol the flower
trade.
Sam Harris, an alleged negro MUIR
derer, was shot 10 death by mob at
Salem. Ala.
Thousand Of natives of Herschel
island and along the Arctic coast are
dying from measles.
Three trainmen were killed by a
Baltimore q Ohio locomotive cNplo-
sion near Baltimore.
President Roosevelt reached Oyster
Bay To vote and boufre> and fire.
works welcomed him
The October fire Insurance losses
for the United States were $7,'s3.0O0,
against $l2,613.000 for 1901
Charlie, II. Miller, a landscape en-
gineer Of national reputation, died in
Philadelphia. aged IS years.
The University Of Chicago has con-
ferred 100 doctnrate degrees in four
years. Yale j. second. with 15s
The Annapolis Naval academy
course has been cut from four 20 three
years because of need for officers.
The Colombian government has no.
tilted its minister in Washington TO
resume Panama canal negotiations.
ID. G. Montgomery, American super
intendent of schools in Negros, Phil
ippines, was murdered by ladrone~.
A wealthy Flathead Indian named
Matchel was robbed of $4,000 in
cash at his home near Plains, Mont.
Irish nationaIists predict that land
lords will be bought out within a
year by compulsory government
act
]. NJ IIutchings, known as the
father of the Yosemite Valley was
killed in a runaway near Yosemite.
Cal.
Illinois BARRIERS have formed
state protective association, and will
demand a state regulation of their
trade.
NJtiODfl Ilt lll~ III ante l'iHNfe l'i iliF
United States were S7.os3000 against
SI2.673 600 for 1901. For the last week,
Sl,Sl4. 900.
John Sherer the oldest settler, died
al Hammond, Ind. aged 100 years.
His father was 1913 and his mother l0l
when they died.
Eleven Cuban children, recruits for
the Universal Brotherhood school in
California. have been detained by inn
migration officials in New York.
: Doukhobor pilgrims in their mad
search for the Messiah are now on the
/ verge Of starvation and death. Scores
have already fallen on the plains.
Five New Orleans banks are said
/ 10 have been defrauded out of $780,
/ 900 by a son OF one of the oldest
commission merchants of the city.
Three men are under arrest al FL
/ Paso. Tex, charged with extensive life
/ insurance swindle involving myster.
ious deaths Of bona fde policy hold
ers.
Investigation of the mysterious
! deaths of seven inmates of the Marion,
! Ind, soldiers home In the last TWO
weeks has been begun by the outhori-
ties.
II. G.. Dun & Co.'S Weekly Review
says that speculation waits upon
politics, but legitimate business is
not disturbed by the approaching
! election.
A letter from Sir Thomas Upton
says King Edward is taking an active
interest in the st. Louis fair, and the
prince of Wales is likely to head spe-
cial embassy.
prominent man of Boston il TO be
arrested, charged with Jack the Slug
ger" crimes in which two women have
been killed and a dozen injured in the
| last few weeks.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-07
: tartling, But True.

{ every one knew what grand
medicine Or King New Life Pills is. "
writes ID. II Turner, Dempseytown, Pa,
you'd sell all you have in day. Two
weeks use has made new man OF me. -
lnfallible for constipation, stomach and
liver troubles 25c at Sharrar x Mul-
holland 5 drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-07
Killed on Crossing.

Holland, Nov. Three young farm
err while driving across the Grand
Rapids u Holland Interurban line near
iceland. were struck by train, and
Ed Bronson. single man, was killed.
All were brought to Holland. the liy-
ing as coronOr's jury witnesses
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-07

Flint. Nov. Chris Kern. a Rich
feld township farmer, aged 40 years.
committed suicide by hanging himself
in his barn. 1t is said that his wife
left him aboIS six weeks ago. and il
is supposed that he committed the
rash act in AT Of dependency re-
sulting from his domes &c troubles.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-07
Third Crop OF Strawberries.

Marshall, Nov. al. Rogers, ~
Marengo, is now delivering in this
city the third crop of strawberries
raised on the same vines on his farm
this year. He retailed the first crop
for ten cents per quart, the second
for Is cents and he is getting p
cents for this crop. TIL. berries are
large and of excellent quality.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-07
Factory Girl an Hciress.

Bent0n IIarbOT, Nov. 4.-Bessie
shawl. a girl who recently came here
from Dowagiac To work in the Far
wall factory. this city. has Just been
notified that she is heiress To $4,000.
The girl is assured that the money
awaits her a soon as She is Of legal
AGE
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-07
Lands for Homestead..

Lansing, Nov. Auditor General
Powers has decided 20 the state about
$500 acres OF tax lands in Roscom-
mon cour.y which will be thus made
subject to homestead entry.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-07

Chicago, Nov 3.-The explosion of
a bomb under Joseph Cordcck's resi-
dence in Chicago Heights killed Cor
deck and his two-year-old daughter
and injured Mrs. Cordeck and seven
children
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-07

Boise, Idaho. Nov. A wild STAN
pede is in progress here on account OF
the discovery of an enormously rich
body OF gold ore in the Black Helmet
district. ten miles east q town.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-07
Methodist Minister. 10 Meet

Kalamazoo. Nov. 3.-The Kalamazoo
District Ministerial association will
meet at the East Avenue NJ. T.. church
in this city November lO-11. An ex-
cellent programme has been ar
ranged
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-07
stand Gives Way.

Chicago, Nov. 3.-A grand stand col
lapscd during the Michigan-Wisconsin
football game here and many person,
were injured. Michigan Won the game
bv score Of to 0.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-07
RVOUS DEBILITY,

, Weakness and Prostra-
from OVerwOrk and other
Is. Humphreys Homeo-
&c Specific No. %, in use
40 years, the only success
emedy. 81 perVial, or spec
sckage for serious cases, $5.
Druggists, or sen, prepaid on receipt OF price.
phreys' Med CO., William & John Sts.,hY
ii by Is. ) " kBB, Alma. Mich
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-07

\ III nLcver ~ - rat, ; more enthus-
iasm han when tryirg 10 sell some
thing tie has no use nt.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-08
MTTFO R D.

Miss Ruth Smith has been the guest of Miss Annie Thomas in Wallingford
 Miss Susan Carroll has returned to her home having been absent two weeks visiting friends in Philadelphia
 MT. and Mrs Charles B. Buckingham of Bridgeport was the guest of MT and Mrs. Truman Smith on Sunday.
 The fair held in the town hall the past week given by the wheel clug was success, having netted over $500. Mrs. George B. Clark, having received the greatest number of votes, was given the diamond ring as a prize
 Joseph F. Platt has sold his horse to George F. Smith of Governors avenue. Herbert Clark of Clarktown is very i'll with pneumonia. He is attended by Dr. Beach of Milford and Dr. Russell of New Haven, and a trained nurse from that city.
 Misses Carrie and Mamie Downs was presented with a very handsome willow chair and sofa pillow from her little scholars in dancing on Saturday even ing it being the reception of the class for the season.
 Herbert F. Clark, eldest son of Ever ett B. Clark, died at his home in Clark town at 4 o'clock on Monday afternoon. He leaves wife and a daughter be- sides three brothers and one sister and parents to mourn his loss. He was SUI perintendent of Plymouth church Sun day school, and a very estimable young man, and many friends will be grieved to hear of his sudden death.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-08
EDWARD O'BRIEN,

Edward O'Brien, thirty years old, died at the General hospital early yes terday morning, presumably from con- cussion of the brain. He was son of Captain Lawrence O'Brien and fell from watering cart which he was driving on Gamer street Saturday, striking on his head He was uncon- scious for time, but rallied and en- deavored to mount his cart again, but he grew worse and was taken to the hospital in an unconscious state, from which he did not rally. He leaves a wife and two children, the youngest of whom is an infant born last Thursday. His sad fate will be mourned by his many friends, and the bereaved wife and father will have much sympathy in their grief
 Medical Examiner Bartlett made an investigation of the case and reported in accordance with the above facts as to the cause of the young mans death. The funeral will take place from his late residence 97 Mill River street, to- morrow morning al 8:30 and from re- quiem high mass at St, Joseph's church at o'clock.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-08
REMOVED TO THIS CITY.

Headquarters of the Consolidated
 Roads Secret Service Bureau.
 The Consolidated road has removed the headquarters of it's secret service bureau from Harlem river to this city, where they will be established at the company's offices here. This action is the direct result of the recent thefts on the Northampton division and to be- lief that the business of the bureau can be better dispatched from the offices of the company here than elsewhere Chief O'Brien was the direct cause of the recent strike of the trainmen at Harlem river, they demanding that he be discharged because of his activity in the matter of extensive thefts from the cars at that point. The strike tied up the system for several days, but the road finally won, and the men returned to work without gaining a single point W hich they demanded.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-08
HOME FROM FLORIDA.

Mr. and Mrs F. H. Brown returned last Saturday from very pleas stay of about nine weeks in the south chiefly in Florida. MT. Brown had some rare sport in quail shooting at In i. Fullerton of this city have a winter residence. Mr and Mrs Brown also spent a week at Miami, where they in- dulged in golf and also spent some time at Palm Beach and Rockledge. They also had some fine bass fishing and the largest fish, an eight pounder, was caught by lady member of the party
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-08
VISITED BY THE GOVERNOR.
The Concert of the Russian -Americai
 Renuhlican Club

The Concert of the Russian American
 Republican Club.
 The Russian-American Republican club last night held a very enjoyable concert and entertainment in Turn hall, and received visit from Governor Mclean, Mayor Studley and other prominent gentlemen, including Theo- dore H. Macdonald chairman of the republican town committee; Director of Public Works Coe, Superintendent of Streets Whitaker, Colonel l. M. Ull- man, and Assistant Corporation Coun- sel Jacob B. Ullman.
 The mayor met the governor at the New Haven house to escort him to the bazaar of Grace Episcopal church in Fair Haven, and on their way to the bazaar they stopped at the Russian American clubs concert. The mayor was applauded as the party entered the hall but the governor was not recog nized until the mayor mentioned that he was present Then redoubled ap- plause was given. Governor Mclean gave a brief talk and then shook hands with all present. Speeches were also made by Jacob B. Ullman and by A. D. StelnDacn, cnaif1lldn oL tie eAeCutlNe committee Of the club.
 The concert was, good one, and one of the features was the violin playing of seven-year.old Master Posner, who played a selection from II Trovatore and other difficult selections, perform ing very creditably
 About 400 persons attended the con- cert The club is in hourishing con dition and it's officers are: President, Philip Casman vice president, Joseph Tender; treasurer. David Levi; secre- tary Wolf Levy chairman of executive committee, A D. Stenbach.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-08
ANNIE PICKETT ROCKWELL.

Annie Pickett Rockwell, wife of S. Willis Rockwell, of the "Yorkwall," at 1S7 Wall street, died on Sunday at her home in Enfield after few days ill- ness, following an operation which was performed on Thursday. Mrs. Rock well was born July 9, 1861, in New Brnt- ain and was the only daughter of the late J. Andrew Pickett, of that city. She received her education in the schools of New Britain and at St. Mar garet's school in Waterbury. She was married November IS, 1SS3 at New Britain After their marriage MT. and Mrs. Rockwell resided for number of years at New Britain. Later they re- moved to Derby where they remained for about three years, removing from there to Springfield, where they lived two years finally moving to Enfield in May 1885, where they purchased the Hazard homestead Mrs. Rockwell was one of the leading women In society in Enfield, and it was through her per sonal efforts that the Enfield Woman's club was organized and conducted very successfully. She was an active mem Der and worker In the First Congrega- tional church in Enfield and had be- longed to the South church In New Britain. She had been in ill-health for nearly year. She is survived by her husband and one son, Stanley Pickett Rockwell, of Ossining Institute, Ossi- ming, N. Y.
 The funeral will be held a o'clock this afternoon at her home in Enfield Rev. Dr. James w. Cooper, of the South church, New Britain. will offlci- ate, assisted by Rev. Oliver w Means, of Enfield The interment will be in Fairview cemetery at New Britain this afternoon upon the arrival of the 402 train.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-08
VALUABLE MEDICINE
For Coughs ana Colds in Children.

T have not the slightest hesitancy in recommending Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to all who are suffering from coughs and colds" says Chas. M Ora. mer Esq, a well known watchmaker of Colohbo, Ceylon. "Tt has been some two years since the City Dispensary first called my attention to this valu- able medicine, and I have repeatedly used it and 1t has always been bene- ficial. It has cured me quickly of all chest colds. It Is especially effective for children and seldom takes more than one bottle to cure them of hoarse- ness. I have persuaded many to try this valuable medicine, and they are all as well pleased as myself over the results For sale by all druggists.