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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-05
ELLINWOOD EFFECTS.
From the Leader.

From the Leader.
A girl baby was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Blasiar, at Hudson last
Sunday.
Miss Katie Koelsch left Monday
night for Denver, Colo. on a visit to
her sister.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Rohfing were
rendered a reception at the Maen-
nerchor hall Monday evening in
honor of their 50th wedding ami
versary.
Anew principal of the Ellinwood
schools, has been elected in place OF
Prof. Pyle. who was nominated for
supt. of schools of Stafford county.
He is Prof. M. G. Martin of indie
pendence.
Kimpler & Kauzer are building a
fine large warehouse, just west of the
mill, in order to make storage room
for their -four. The building will be
24x6O feet and covered with COR
rugated iron.
O. G. Christensen met with pain.
full accident a week ago Thursday.
He was running his threasher down
bill when he got caught between the
engine and separator. Before help
arrived he was badly burned about
his face and arms. He was alone
when the accident happened and if
help had not arrived in the nick of
time he would have been roasted
alive. AS it was, he was badly burn
ed, but is now able to be out and
around again.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-05
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HoIsINGTON HUMMINGs.
From the Dispatch.

From the Dispatch.
Miss Fanrie Degen returned last
Saturday night from an extended
visit at Clinton, Mo.
Geo. Scrogin is at Excelsior Springs,
Mo-, for three weeks stay on &C.
count Of poor health.
A fine daughter made her appear
ance at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P.
M. O'Donnell last Friday.
A. 81. Baker informed Us that there
was about e inches of rainfall in this
part Of the county last week.
Miss Florence Humes who was the
guest of her parents in this city for ten
days, returning to St.Joe, Mo-, Sum
day night.
Rev. A. S. Freed, pastor of
the Methodist church, united in
marriage w. A. Winans, of Hoising.
ton, and Miss Anna Fithian, of
Parsons, at 8 o'clock Wednesday
morning.
John Pilkington CONNIE noes the
concreting and masonry Monday
morning at Leibenthal, Rush Co on
the St.Joseph Catholic church. He
is employed as building superinten.
dent.
Mr. John r Huges and Miss
Goldie Welch were united in marriage
Monday evening, at the home of the
brides sister, Mrs. o. III. Lowery,
Elder Cornelius, pastor of the Christ
ian church officiating.
The high water of last week wash
ed out several bridges in this part of
the county, A petition was being
circulated among eur people Satur-
day praying that the county would
make an appropriation for five new
steel bridges. the respective townships
to put in the stone abutments. We
trust that the com missioners will see
the necessity of such bridges.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-05
CLAFLIN COMMENTS.
From the Clarion

Frank German went to the Mo.
Pacific Hospital at Osawatomie, Fri.
day last to take medical treatment.
Charles Burton Lake, a young
man known to many of our readers,
committed suicide at Frederick Mon
day evening.
Mrs. Katie kelley and children
are visiting friends and relatives in
western Kansas and Colorado, and
expect to be gone several weeks.
Eva May McNutt, oldest d aughter
of Walter and Emma McNutt, died
at her home six miles north and one
mile east of Clafin, at o'clock p. m.
Sunday last.
A number of the boys and young
men have organized an athletic club,
and have rented the Young building
on Front Street and will rig it up for
their club house. They will have
boxing gloves, Indian clubs and other
amusements. They ought to add q
reading room and other innocent
games for those who do not care to
take part in those heavier amuse-
ments. It would then be fine place
to pass away the long winter even.
ings.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-05
AUGUST CABLING.

While in town during Fair week,
call on the DEMOCRAT and be socia,
BILE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-05
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS.
Clerks Office,
Auo % 1000

Aug. %, 1902.
The Board of C"r issioners con
vened pursuant to adjournment OF
August 4, 1902
The following assessments of per-
sonal property for 1902 taxes were
ordered added to the amounts return
ed by the assessors for these persons
respectively.
Johanna Nordman, Walnut Twp.
mortgage $685. 90.
Josephine M. Young, Great Bend
mortgage, 81 ,626 90
Grace Wnnsettler, Union Twp.
mortgage 1857 90.
A $50 reduction on the 1902 valu-
alton on each of Lots Z and 8. Block
80, Great Bend city was ordered.
The exemption of 5000 allowed G.
E. and e. E. Cue of Homestead Twp.
was ordered cancelled, a partnership
not being entitled to an exemption. =
On account of error in assessment
the 1902 valuation on the ! ne I
Section 80, T 10 r IL was ordered
raised from $50 to $40.
The back taxes for the years 1892
to 1900 inclusive on Lot Z, Block 100
compounded for $40 and ordered as
signed to Frank Wells upon pay ment
of said sum.
The back taxes on Lots s. II and
IS Block 1O9, Great Bend city for
the years 1892 to 1900 inclusive were
compromised for $50 and ordered as
signed to Henry Lutschg on payment
Of said sum.
The 1900 and 1901 taxes and the
1902 valuation on the Sc ! of Secti on
% T r IL were ordered related, said
land not being taxable for these
years, baving been assessed because
of an erroneous record in 1899 made
by County Clerk and Register of
Deeds of homestead entry paper for
final receipt.
The following township levies not
made in time for the Aug. 4, 1902
meeting were approved by the Board:
Clarence Twp. 2 mills
Eureka g." II"
Fsirview
Logan 3 "
Walnut L" &c
The resignation of B. G. Unruh,
Trustee of Liberty Twp, was accept
ed. 6. II. Taylor was appointed to
fill the vacancy.
G. Sidwell confined in Jail in de-
fault of paying costs and fine adjudg-
ed against him was released on pay
ing 81 90 of the cnsts, the Board
exacting from him that remaining
costs and fine be paid upon his find
ing employment.
The reports of the views of Olmitz.
Underwood and Gilman roads and
the several petitions for bridges were
laid over till the October meeting.
Board adjourned to meet in regular
session Oct. 6, 1902.
F. M. LUTsCHG,
County CLERK.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-05

What is Fate? Here is an illustra-
ton Of it: Once there were two
beautiful white eggs laid side by side
in a new nest. A great big man gath
cred them up with his rough hands
and sold them to grocer. And one
little egg was q good little egg and
went into an angel cake. but the other
was 8 very, very bad little egg, and
got mashed on an actress.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-05
[ First Published in DEMOCRAT Aug %, 1902
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLE
MINT.

Barton n County, 49,
In the Probate Court in and for said county.
In the matter of the estate of j ,hn W. johnson
deceased.
Creditots and all other persons Interested in the
aforesaid Estate hereby notified that shall
apply to the Probate Court in and for said County
sitting at the Court House. in Great Bend, County
of Barton, State of Kansas. the 18th day of Sept
A. d. 1902, for q full and final settlement of said
Estate.
F. 81. JOHNSON, Administrator of the
Estate of John w. johnson, Deceased.
Great Bend Kans., Aug. 16, A. D. 1902 24-7
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-05

First published in the DEMOCRAT Ang %, 1902
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLE
MENT.
State of Kansas
Barton County,
In the Probate Court in and for said county
In the matter of the estate of Benjamin F. job n
son Deceased.
Creditors and all other persons interested in the
aforesaid Estate are hereby notified that shall
apply to the Probate Court, in and Tor said County
sitting at the Court House, in Great Bend, County
A. D. 1902. for full and final settlement of said
Estate.
T. B. JOHNSON, Administrator, of the
Estate of Benjamin F. johnson, Deceased.
Great Bend, Kans, Aug. 16, a. D. 1902. 24-7
First published in the DEMOCRAT Aug Is, 1909 !
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLE
MENT.
State of Kansas, 60
Barton County, {
In the PROBATE Court in and for said county
In the matter OF the estate of Agnes Elliot de-
ceased.
Creditors and all other persons interested in the
aforesaid Estate hereby notified that 1 shall
apply to the Probate Court, in and for said County
sitting at the Court House. in Great Bend Count
of Barton, State of Kansas, on the 18th day OF
Septem Der A. D. 1902, a full and final settlement
of said Estate.
ELLEN ]. DERREEN, Executrix, of the
Estate of Agnes Elliott, Deceased.
Grsat Bend, Kans., Aug. 2, A D. 1902. 1876
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-05

I have been out at the fair ground,
and it looks respectable. The track
is nice and smooth enough to dance
on. hope to have good fair and
all good time. A park would be a
nice thing on the grounds, 1t would be
more homelike. would agree to put
park there and be responsible for
it.
AUGUST CARING.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-27

Have this matter thoroughly and
satisfactorily sifted to the bottom.
Let a jury of peers either acquit or
convict the party or parties who are
guilty for this infraction upon humani-
tartan principles. Don't let up on it,
but push it for all that it is worth.
See that justice is done fairly and
above board. Don't permit it to be
officiall pigeon-holed or masonica1ly
quieted, but continually harp on it,
for all of the Hawaiians are more or
less interested in it's result.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-27

Our wireless message from Wash
ington says that Colonel the Hon.
Samuel Parker will be the next occu-
pant of Mr.. Dole's chair, and that the
time of such occupancy is near at
hand. The message also reads that
Senator George R. Carter is quite
restive at Governor Dole's delay, and
has openly said that he is quite anx-
ious to return to Hawaii, which anx-
iety is taken to indicate that the Sen
ator has been up against very hard
frost. At last accounts the Senator
was rubbing snow on his frost-bitten
parts at the residence of General
Hartwell.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-27

the attention Of our Home Rule
friends to take notice of this matter,
as the man murdered was one of
themselves. Others have not taken
any cognizance of it, and it is earnest
ly hoped and desired that they will
And when they do it, it is hoped that
they will not be too easily hushed and
silenced.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-27

are already more or less so. Moth
ing good can come out OF Nazareth" ="
And particlarly from chronic kick.
ers," as certain parties, who believe
in standing up for their rights and in
seeing things done honestly and just
ly, have been claimed to be such by
the authorities.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-27
TOPICS or THE DAY.

1t was as well that white kanaka
received the Board Of Health appoint
ment rather than newcomer. BY the
bye, newcomers seem to be somewhat
in clover nowadays with some of our
officials. Probably it is that feeling
of fraternity.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-27

that the interests of the Hawaiians
are just as safe in his hands as other
wise might have been the case 1t is
well known. anyway, that The Inde-
pendent is for the kamaaina as against
the malihini predominance, and as
all are Americans now (by annex
alton not by choice) old-timers should
by all means have the preference.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-27

Harp we must harp we shall and
harp we will, continuously and most
decidedly plain upon that recent case
of inhumanity to a leper inmate of
the Leper Settlement. BY so doing, 1t
is expected that an indignant people,
and righteously, too, will take up our
harping and make it heard through
the length and breadth of the country,
TO the political detriment of all of
ficialdom, thu Healthy dictators most
ly and pre- eminently so.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-27

BY continually harping and calling
public attention to this most unholy
incident, The Independent hopes to
draw the public mind and attention to-
ward it, and be the means of having
things done as they ought to be: that
is. more humanely, without too much
Importance and officiousness.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-27

The Independent hopes that the
newly appointed member of the Board
of Health will see his way clear to
taking up the, case of the lepor re-
Gently murdered through official culp-
ability and negligence, solely exposed
in these columns the last few days
This is matter of much moment to
the Hawaiian people at the present
time.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-27

We earnestly hope that the Attorney
General will see to it that his linen
apron of fraternity is not besmirched.
Let the rule of justice be applied
sGuarely upon all, whether fraternally
or not. Only justice is demanded and
nothing else.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-27

Political secrecy is to be dreaded,
and more so when lodges participate
In it., Not being Of any lodge, 1t is a
hard matter to say other than that
there is a dread permeating in this
community, an influence that is being
felt and plainly seen far and wide. 1t
is hoped that we may be convinced
that 1t is not so. We had always
thought that fraternal lodges were not
in politics, other than for mutual
benefit either socially, morally and
beneficially-"to love thy brother as
thyself," and 'to do to others what
you would have others do unto you"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-27

Kentucsy's famous Jesse Moore
Whishey, unequalled for its purity
and excellence. On sale at any Of
the saloons and at Loveioy g. Co
distributing agents for the Hawaiian
Ssuds a
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-27

Right you are Mr. Attorney Gen.
eral---a full and fair investigation is
all that The Independent wishes to
see done. And surely, If such con-
dition is true, and we feel sure that it
is so, it most surely demands severe
rebuke and prompt reform. But let
us suggest that before rebuking and
reforming, justice must first be lone.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-27

The investigating committee ap-
pointed by the Board of Health on the
Leper Settlement is not at all satisfac-
tory to our way of thinking. AS far
as the Attorney General is concerned,
we have nothing to say, but on the
medical members of the committee we
think that they are already biased
with the complainant in the matter.
They were Of a committee who WIS.,
tied the Settlement some time ago and
threatened certain inmates there with
deportation, particularly those who
We're continually making complaints
and causing trouble so 1t was thought
by our Healthy authorities, and Mr..
Hutchison, the complainant in this
instance, being one of them. Some
unbiased men should be of that com
mittee, and not such as these, who
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-27

This incident is similar to revival
Of the days of the inquisiton of the
"old world the only difference being
that we are now in the twentieth cen
tury, in this out-of-the-way place, in
sufficiently known abroad, and that
the man murdered-aye, we would use
1t very strenuously and most emphat-
ically-was only kanaka, a brown
colored man, probably a menial ami
possibly pauper
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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-27

The Independent feels that Hawaii
ans might have Jared worse if ma
lihini was put on the Board of Health.
A kamaaina is all right, the appointee
being native-born haole. Our only OBJ
lection has been that we would rather
see Hawaiian, one of ourselves, not
only as a matter of sentiment, but of
right, but the position being offered
to kamaaina, not sought for SO we
are informed, we are nevertheless
pleased that he saw At to accept it,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-27

The Independent is only too glad
that the Board of Health will look into
the charge made and will investigate
the matter by visit to the Leper
Settlement.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-27
THURsD Y, MAR. 27, 1902.
Wa 1avE5riaATs CHARGE.

Since exposing that most nauseating
find within the lookup of the Leper
Settlement, nothing has been heard
from the authorities in refutation of
that damnable story of how man
was worm. eaten while yet alive; nor
has there been any denial whatever,
whether officially or publicly, but in
stead the Board of Health had the
matter placed officially before it yes
tsrday, and have decided to make an
investigation And more so, the rest
of The Independents contemporaries
have all been on the hush and the qui.
etus. with not word to say for or
against that low and cowardly negli-
gence until this morning, when the
Advertiser published the proceedings
of yesterdays meeting of the Board.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-27

Official thraldom has been pre-emi
nently known here at all times. Prior
to the overthrow, for one TO enjoy Of
fetal distinction was. either to belong
to the aristocratic church or use his
political influence among subordi-
mates. That had to pass away in time.
Then came the military yoke and des-
potism, followed by intimidation and
the usurpation of power by minority
utterly close and narrow-minded, for
it's own good and it's weakling and
hireling following. Now at the pres
ent time the Home Rulers not being
in it little bit, it Is being said that
there Is a sort of fraternal incense ma
sonically influenced, pervading the
community. Report is fragrant that
no one is good nor of any use unless
he is in fraternal sympathy with the
rest. This is condition fraught with
much danger to the state, and we
strenuously decry the method of CIV
ing place to those SO inclined, whether
competent or not, to the detriment of
Others more capable and efficient.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-27
I'd LET.

Premises ol Kukui Lane. Pos
session given on January /, /. il
For terms, ap oly-to
TIT KAPIOI AMI ESTATE
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-27

Silence, in a measure, is an admis-
sion of guilt or otherwise. 1t is al
ways admitted that "silence gives con-
sent" and The Independent infers
from the present silent attitude of it's
contemporaries that there must be
some truth in the published story;
and it is not only a mere story but is
more than that--it is a statement of
fact, which we dare others to make
denial, and supported by reputable
witnesses, not chronic kickers, as
claimed, but men of character and of
principle, resident in the Settlement.
Had we thought that it was not so,
and that we were being imposed upon,
we would have been wary of how to
make use of It, But feeling perfectly
sure that The Independent was tread
ing on safe ground, holding that its
information was unimpeachable, ana
moreover, was entirely and eminently
reliable and trustworthy, it saw fit to
use it as 1t has done and is still doing.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-27

Our position has already been made
plain in the filing of the Board of
Health vacancy. We very much pre-
ferred a colored Hawaiian to a white
one, in order that the true people of
the soil might be duly represented.
But failing which, the appointing
power saw fit to do the next best by
picking a white son of the soil, one
of the country and identified closely
with it. and we feel sure in saying
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-27

We want your help in distributing
the above useful articles, so we will
be able to dispose them at the lowest
market prices.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-27

Expressions are lacking, but The
Independent would nevertheless call
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-27
TIMELY TOPICS.
A Large stcck for ;.
HOUSEHOLDSUPpLIES

Pansy Stoves and Ranges,
Alaska Chest and RefrigeratoTs,
Enterprise Meat Chopper,
Lawn Mowers and Sprinklers,
Rubber Hose and bose Reel,
Steel, Rubber and Cocoa Mats,
Wheelbarrows. Hoes, Rakes and
Hooks,
Sbovels and Spades,
Dos and Handles.
Scytbes and Garden Shears,
Lamps and Lanterns,
Rat and Mouse Traps
epsLadders,
Coffee Mills and Agate Ware,
Poultry and Mosquito Nettings,
Victoria and Pan American Hand
Sewing Machines.
Table CAST a. and Scales, Timed and
Porcelain Slucepans,
s. 2. Knlves, Spoons and Forks,
1loDss, Chimneys and Wicks,
Kerosene Oil, Gasoline,
Sac and Charcoal Irons,
Charcca in Bags,
Tin ent Agate Wares,
Hawalian and Dairy Salt in Bags,
Gem Ice Sbavers and Gem Ice Cream
FTeezers.
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Residing in Honolulu.
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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-11-02

Monday Night-"On the Verge of
Ruin"
Tuesday, Matinee-"The Runaway
Wife: Night, "A Sleeping City"
wednesday, Night-"A Stnge-
struck Girl"
Thursday, Matinee "BrOther
Against Brother; Night, Harry
Tracy, the Outlaw"
Friday, Night-The Opera Comedy,
s.The Messenger Boy"
saturday, Matinee - "SaphO",
Night, ''The James Boys"
Commencing tomorrow night the
Gagnon-Pollock Stock Company will
begin a five-nights' enga cement, pre-
senting eight different plays.
The opening attraction will be ION
the Verge of Ruin to which ladies
will be admitted free when accompan-
led by holder of paid ticket. pur-
chased before o'clock that day. There
will be matinees on Tuesday. Thurs
day and Saturday.
The company comes well recommend
ed with a voluminous repertoire of mel
odramas of the sensational sort.