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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

Anyone wanting stone for steps OIL
we'll rock, Gail on G 2. Alexander
northwest of 27, Wheatland township
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

For SALE-One set of single har-
ness. team Of work horses, one single
driver, and good buggy. Will sell
cheap See CHARLIE MILLER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

James Townsley aud Miss Margaret
G. COlyin were married at the home of
the bride. in Mankato Kans-, on Jan.
I'd. and are at home in Leavenworth.
Jim has many old friends in Great
Bend who will Join the DEMOCRAT in
congratulations.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

Fred Davis, tbs north side black
smith. was called to Michigan Sunday
night on telegram announcing the
death of his father.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

MessrS. Reinecke and Kackley. of
Heller, were down to the show We'd
nesday night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

Misses Miller and Wildgen were owe,
to the show Wednesday night, from
Hoisington.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

NJ. F. Stewards, of west of town, was
this week called to WISCONSIN on a tell
egram announcing the serious illness
of his father.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

Probate Judge: FEEDER Of this city,
was elected chairman of the Board of
Directors of the Modern Tontles- he
will attend q meeting OF the Board at
Wichita next week
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

q. j French, OF Pawnee Rock town
ship, was on the Great Bend streets
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

The Hossack place. just north OF
town was sold this week for $l3, 0OO-s
neat sum for a farm
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

John Mansolf jr. and brother Adolph
were down from near Albert Thursday
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17
Eight Brahmas For Sale.

FIfteen fine cockerels and thirty
pullets AID yearling hens. bred from
hens that. scored go to 943 and cock
that scored 931 Scored by Hcball-
barger. Must be sold soon.
JAMES KEPPLE, Great Bend, KS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

There will be a mass meeting of the
citizens of Great Bend in the interest
OF temperance held in the NJ. E. church
one week from next Sunday afternoon.
Jan. 26. at O'Clock. Mrs. Minnie
johnson Grinstead, state W. G. T. q.
worker will give the address. Mrs.
Grienstead. formerly known as Miss
Johnson. is an able advocate of tem>
perance. Everyone is cordially invited
10 attend this service. Con-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

The Exchange Co. held its annual
meeting Tuesday. Reports from the
auditing and invoice committees were
heard. showing that the store had done
a very good business for the past year.
Three new members of the board of
directors were elected as follows: T.
0. Cole, Jake thinner and @. Hartman.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

John Towards brick yard promises
to outstrip Jake Bakers antelope
ranch as money making scheme.
Peter Kingston was down from
Wheatland township. Wednesday. to
renew on his DEMOCRAT, and also TO 4
copy going to hls father in New York.
Probate Judge: FEEDER Of this city,
was elected chairman of the Board of
Directors of the Modern Tonties. he
will attend meeting of the Board at
Wichita next week
Tom G. Copeland. who published q
paper at Hoisington in the sos, was
up from ElliDwood Saturday Mr.
Copeland has been assisting editor
Cooke for the past month or SO.
Curly Rucker and Mary Robinson,
both coIored. were fned SO each and
costs in police court Monday for Illegal
cohabitation at Porter rooming house.
The Porter place will be closed for the
good Of the town.
The Argonaut society of the city
high school will give an entertainment
at the NJ. E church on the evening OF
the oath. the proceeds to be applied to
purchasing piano for the schools
Admission 10 cents.
Drop in at 1.-The Eleventh Hour
or any old hour-and try q lunch at
Wilson's 4 11-44 restaurant. It's the
most popular place in town-cause
why, you always get prompt service
and the best the market affords.
James TownsIey aud Miss Margaret
G. COlyin were married at the home of
the bride. in Mankato Kans., on Jan
I'd. and are at home in Leavenworth.
Jim has many old friends in Great
Bend who will Join the DEMOCRAT in
congratulations.
The Exchange Co. held its annual
meeting Tuesday. Reports from the
auditing and invoice committees were
heard. showing that the store had done
a very good business for the past year.
Three new members of the board of
directors were elected as follows: T.
0. Cole, Jake Zimmsr and @. Hartman.
Mayor Aber attended a meeting Of
the Central Kansas Fair Circuit. at
Hutchinson Wednesday. The circuit
will start at st. John, go TO Garden
City, Great Bend, Sterling, Hutchin-
son, Newton, ElDorado and Winfield.
The Barton County fair will be held
the first week in September.
We are endeavoring to pay for a
piano for the High School, and we
make our first effort to raise m oney for
that purpose at the Methodist church
on Friday evening, Jan. "a. All
friends of education are cordially in.
vited to attend and assist us in our
effort. THE ARGoNAUTs.
A Mr.. Hardy at PawLee Rock gave
the M. E. church at that place a check
for $500 as thank offering.-Hoising-
ton Dispatch.
That man evidentally has the Hardy
kind of religion-the kind tina. ex>
tends down into the pocket aud pro-
duces fruits that are worth the picking.
Most any of our churches would like to
see a more Hardy religion exemplified
their me mbership.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

John Towards brick yard promises
to outstrip Jake Bakers antelope
ranch as q money making scheme.
Peter Kingston was down from
Wheatland township. Wednesday. to
renew on his DEMOCRAT, and also to q
copy going TO hls father in New York.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

Tom G. Copeland. who published 9
paper at Hoisington in the sos, was
mp from EIliDwood Saturday Mr..
Copeland has been assisting editor
Cooke for the past month or SO.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17
LOCAL AND PERSONAL COMMENT,


The Barton Co Fair Sept. 1st-
Mill meeting next Tuesday, the 21st.
Water is coming down the Arkansaw
this week.
Reg Russell is now with the Crescent
Grocery Co..
If you want prices on lead, oil or
glass, see Hooper.
Will Woodward was up from Film
wood Thursday.
Mrs. l. n. Woodward is visiting in
Jetmore this week.
Guy Thurston is now sole proprietor
OF the White House Cafe.
Call and see the new music at Hoop.
er's. Publishers prices.
Mrs. Ida Merten was visiting in
town Wednesday, from west OF Heller.
John MansOlf jr. and brother Adolph,
were down from near Albert Thursday
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

Judge Toepke, OF Ellinwood. wal
transactlng business in the county sea
Thursday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

Drop in at THE Eleventh Hour
or any old hour-and try a lunch at
Wilson's 4 11.44 restaurant. It's the
most popular place in town-cause
Why. you always get prompt service
and the best the market affords.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

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SCOTT x law
4o3 Ioasl ST. sc,k
scceand =. =. druggist
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

Mrs. Ida Merten was visiting in
town Wednesday, from west of Heller.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

Miss Katie Marley is assisting
in the Probate Judges office, Miss
Leona Griffith in the Clerk of the Dis
triet Court Office, and Misses Floy Gill.
more and Flora Smith are cheering
the visitors in the Register of Deeds
Office. The court house is the center
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

Call and see the new music at Hoop.
er's. Publishers prices
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

The production of 1.-The Eleventh
Hour" at the opera house Monday
night the Goth, abounds in novel
mechanical effects, one of the best be-
ing the attempt to ditch the fast ex-
press. One of the cast includes Caas
A. (Karl) Gardner, the favorite GER
man Dialect comedian aud sweet
singer. MIR. Gardner will sing The
Lilac and Apple Blossom during the
porfOrmanca
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

The Barton Co. Fair Sept. LIST.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

Tom Hill. the loquatious bachelor.
who roams over the western prairies
swapping up section of land every
day or SO, stopped off in Great Bend
Wednesday, He had been out in Ford
and Meade counties looking after his
land and cattle interests. He has
land in western Barton and Stafford
counties also. He makes Sterling his
headquarters for a while.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

Curly Rucker and Mary Robinson,
both coIored. were fined SO each and
costs in police court Monday for Illegal
cohabitation at Porter's rooming house.
The Porter place will be closed for the
0ood NJ tho foUn
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

Mill meeting next Tuesday, the 2Ist
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

At Hillsboro. Kansas, on Tuesday
the 18th, occurred the marriage of l.
E. Wicks. the popular Great Bend
travelling man, and Miss Emma
Hauser. at the home of the bride.
They will occupy the Wicks residence
in the third ward, now occupied by
Wm. Bolinger. The DEMOCRAT ex~
tends congratulations.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

The Argonaut society Of the city
high school will give an entertainment
at the n. E church on the evening of
the oath. the proceeds to be applied to
purchasing a piano for the schools.
Adm,asiou 10 contz
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

We are endeavoring to pay for q
piano for the High School, and we
make our first effort to raise money for
that purpose at the Methodist church
on Friday evening, Jan. "a. All
friends of education are cordially in.
vited to attend and assist us in our
effort. THE ARGONAUTs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17
Mayor Aber attended a meetip,

Mayor Aber attended meeting of
the Central Kansas Fair Circuit. at
Hutchinson Wednesday. The circuit
will start at st. John, go TO Garden
City, Great Bend, Sterling, Hutchin-
son, Newton, ElDorado and Winfield
The Barton County fair will be held
the first week in September.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

A Mr.. Hardy at PawLee Rock CAV
the M. E. church at that place chez
for $500 as a thank -Hoisin,
ton DisDatch
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-17

Guy Thurston is now sole proprietor
OF the White House Cafe
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-07-10
Harry Watkins.

A typical English miner, his makeup
can be seen in one or two of the etchings
illustrating the works Of the Kentucky
Fluor Spar Company, of which he is the
general superintendent Of mining Mr.
Watkins is one of the pioneers in this
district 50 far as mining goes and is pro
badly the best posted man on minerals
and veins that we have with us.
Always on the move, careful and consid-
crate with his 800 or 400 employees in the
mining field, of perfect physique and
good judgment views in regard to values
of mineral lands are constantly
sought by both owners and investors
in our district, and when obtained are
promptly acted upon. Mr., Watkins has
recently secured large interest in one
OF our most developed mines, and with
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-07-10

for the past ten years has been connect
ed with the business in the capacity OF
chief clerk and assistant postmaster.
Mr.. Cleye Wolfe and Mr.. j. N. Jacobs
have, under Mr.. Glenn's direction, the
charge Of a large force of men and teams
employed in handling the immense tom
mage Of tuor spar.
, Mr.. Glenn has lovely home near bis
place of business, charming wife, who
was Miss Rosa Woolf, OF Livingston
county, and lovely little daughter of
four years, Miss Ethel Marguerite.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-07-10
THE KENTUCKY co.
The Largest Miners end Shippers Of
FluOr Spar

The Hodge Mine. owned 10y the Ken
lucky Fluor Spar company, h. a treasure
huu-c 81 iiuor spar \ magnificent breast
pr mineral. 2Ofcct wide, L. at the lOO foot
lr,cl. while above and below this won
,i 'rful article tll~ in between the walls.
Steam hul>t-, washers and all the per
irrtcd mining machinery is in u-c at this
nrd the other properties II the com
i,auy
The Memphis mine. owned 10y the
famc company, * another property that
J.. produced thousands of tons of the
bushL sparkling substance that the
klae factories clamor for. The Memphis
hud tie Hodge mine product being al.
DO absolutely white and Of high grade
ground and shipped Ia the glassworks
u the country and the hydro Houric
hild manufacturers.
/. Another property that * wonderful
sproduccr IL the "landell." Seemingly
fccntlrr surface of the Nandell proper
u Is taken up with fuor spar 4 great
dral Of kidney galcna is also found in
~ (andcll spar but a. il is easily not
Rcahlc It ~ assorted and retained for
DC lead Smcltcr. The Iandell. in con
nectlon with the Tabb, and what are
known a. the Blue a Marble lands are
aiuat"d near Mexico and their product
ii delivered to the railroad station of
pa name for shipment. The scenes
~ Crayncville and Mexico illustrate the
NtenSiye business transacted 10y the
hentucky Company.
The figures given by the railroad
mthorticS in another section ef this
ishuc OF the increase Of some ten million
punds from the previous year Of the
shipments Of fiuor spar 10y this company
m'ilcatc FAR better It's tremendous busi
W than any words could do
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-07-10
RESOURCES:

RESOURCES:
Loans and discounts ...... s9O93SGO
Due from Natl Banks .... ls55S4
Due from State banks and 3u yU.lu
bankers. ................ 33,lO797
Banking house and lot. ..... $4,000
Cash on hand ............. l0s}663O
Furniture and fixtures. 10000
--4-L A-IiU
Total......... sl62,7722l [
LIABILITIES:
Capital stock paid in, in cash 100000
Surplus fund .............. 100000
Undivided profits. ....... 1,i1254
Deposits subject to check ION b. 4uuuW
-, which interest is not paid l2e,e49s7im
Time certificates Of deposits, - t''''''
Ton which interest is paid 5,0l0W 900
SUPPLEMENTARY.
Highest amount of Indebtedness of any stock
holder. person; company or firm (includiug
liability Of the individual members thereof ,.,l
directly or indirectly, II such Indebtedness
exceeds 20 per cent of capital stock actually l.fi
paid in and actual amount Of surplus OF the
bahk -...-.--....... -........ NQNHl Ni
Highest amount of indebtedness Of any diree ID, 49,.
tor or officer II amount of such indebtedness - ~
exceeds 10 per cent Of paid-up capital stock 80,
OF bank ...-.-..-...... ..... ... f2ddW0''
How is same secured Personal and colletersl.
by Land Notes.
Does amount Of Indebtedness Of any petsoHlN
Of the company or firm the liability Of The 7lipg
individual members thereof, exceed 80 per "a
cent OF paid up capital ans actual surpfasY % -
'-- '''.'.-' '.''''-'''-''' -'''''''--ti IJNQ5t.
Amount Of last dividend p IL per cent Of
Capital stock. 100 u no
Were all expenses. losses, interest and lases IOl
deducted therefrom before declaring diyf-
dend. and was not less than 10 per cent OF
net profits OF the bank for the period
ed by the dividend carried to the surplus
fund before said dividend was declared ''SkS
y y per cent of Capital stock passed to isufisb u
plus Fund
10 muGW
Total. sl62, z722Lle'l
STATE OF KENTUCKY.
County of Crttenden ~ tU1JqpurQ
T J. Yandell Cashier Of Marion Bank, a bank
located and doing business at No. 2SS Main
street IN the city of Marion, KY. In said county
being duly sworn, says the foregoing report Is
IN all respects "A true statement of the condition
OF the said Bank, at the close Of business On 81 I
the 10th day of June 1902 to the best of his
knowledge and belief; and further says thai ths IT,
business of said Bank has been transacted at
the location named snd not elsewhere; aud that III
the above report is made in compliance with am
ohcal notice received from the Secretary OF 1li'i
state designating the 20 day of June 1902, as the
day on which such report shall be made. lDuH1iH
Subscribed and sworn to before me by T
Nandell, Cashier, the LIST day OF July, 1892.
II. A. Haynes, elk c. c. c.
T. ]. Yandell, Cashier.
II. A. Haynes, Director. l' W! ll
p. ID. Maxwell, Director .y,t tim
c. S Num-, Director
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-07-10
The Bigham Mine.

4 shaft OF some 100 feet in depth,
sunk on auor spar vein within few
rods OF the Marion station on the Hi.
nois Central railroad, constitute what is
known as the Bigham mine. Slight
quantities Of zinc hlende and galena
have been noticed in and among the
iluor spar. These ores are not in suili-
cient quantities to furnish much more
than an indication that they exist in the
vein somewhere. This property is loca
ted on what is known as the Marion
Break and has shipped some huor spar.
lIarth Bros Il Finley are the proprie
tors,
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-07-10

finally assumed the task himself and en-
tered upon the work with we'll directed
enthusiasm and determination to solve
the problem II skill and money would
accomplish It. Specially constructed ma
chincry for this purpose adapted to meet
the requirements has been tested and
approved and will be installed as early
"a, 1t can reach the property. This will
make tho Cullen a large producer and
shipper of ores.
The Eagle company mine and ship
huor spar from their property near Mex
,ro. On the Illinois Central railroad, and
have also large holdings Of mineral land
rn various portions Of the district
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-07-10
Quarterly Report
OF
.arion BaRR

OF MARION, KY, ,.,uno,.
At the close Of business on the 30'dsyof 10
June 1902.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-07-10

RICH over the mining shaft, which will
make the handling easy and cheap. The
mill at the latest accounts was about
ready TO make its initial run. The ore
carries galena, zinc blende, tluor spar
and calcite,
Earl n Trout, 1917 Rose Building,
Cleveland, Ohio, represent the com
pany.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-07-10
AN OLD COMPANY.
The American Lead, Zinc and flUOr
Spar Company

Tho Bonanza mine, near Lola and
the Morning Star mine, within n short
d. stance ~ Salem, are the properties
ul,n which active work is being done
b., the American Load, Zine and Fluor
-par d, mpany, whose home Offices are in
Cleveland, Ohio.
Mr. Arthur y. Morton, the resident
General Manage, whose experience IN
mining has been varied, cites az a re-
mark able fact that the water pumped
from the Bonanza mine carries nearly 3
per cent Of sulphatc Of zinc. The indi
cations from such rare occurrence
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-07-10

In,ut ~ course to large body Of zinc
-ulphidrs 10 the near vicinity ~ the al
ready deep workings. The bonanza iluor
.rar i- noted ia the markets for It's high
grade calcium tlourde," and IT'S free
q, M from all ores Of either zinc or lead
The Morning Star mine carries huor
-iar and lead ores. and is finely situated
Tor a large production ~ these two min
erals.
In addition to the two mines men
toned, the company own some 40 acres
II DEVELOPED and partially developed
mineral lands.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-07-10

his usual push and vim will quickly
place this property in the front rank of
producing propositions
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-07-10
The Nancy Hanks Mine, Near Salem.

The Nancy Hanks mine is operated by
the Muncie Mining and investment com
pany, Of Muncie, Ind, Ii is said TO car
ry galena and fluor spar, Mr.. +. l..
Lewis, of Albany, Ind, is the represen-
tatiye OF the company. His address is
Salem, Ky.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-07-10
CrayneviIIe.

Nearly 100000 pounds of fluor spar
have been delivered to and shipped from
the Crayneyille station on the Illinois
Central railroad during the last three
years. Mr., Glenn, the agent OF the
company and the proprietor Of the mer'
can't lie finn Of Glenn a Deboe, carries
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-07-10
The MARBLE MINE
Osd and Operated by The National
Zinc, Lead and Spar Co.

The National Lead Zinc and Fluor-
tphr company, OF Cleveland, Ohio, have
Fecently completed concentrating plant
ma will crush and jig or separate 100
'ops daily OF the ore from the rock. This
p u Is OF the Joplin type, and is located
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-07-10

The Drummers Home at Smthland is
noted for its early and late meals, In
fact tired and hungry traveller is al
ways made welcome and special din
ner or supper served, no matter what
the hour.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-07-10

$1,000 stock OF goods. lie is also
postmaster and the agent for the Ken
lucky Fluorspar company. He is most
ably assisted by Mr., j. II, DoFroh, who
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-12
/ WORD TO Housekeepers

man, but what you ask Is impossible
Stuart controlled himself. He felt that
whatever the crisis might be which now
faced him he must be master OF himstlf.
IL began TO grow upon him that perhaps
he had not yet won the love OF THIS
rarely strong and beautiful woman. as IL
why impossible?" he asked. with a
gentleness and calmness that surprised
himself. ,
I'VE live in separate worlds replied
Rhena. with an answering calmness tina |
was possibly as surprising TO her. II
have cut myself purposely and for al
ways from the life / once lived. i have
no wish 10 re-enter IT, have chosen
my life work II IL "A work - different
from that OF society and the world OF
which YOU are a part that 20 10 back 10
YOUR world would be to turn traitor 20
an nv deepest and best convictions, IL
IS impossible that ! should be again as
I once was"
stuar, ana not reply az once. lie look
ed off over the valley boy yond the town 10
his own house, as II stood there on the
slope of the hill. palatial In Its form ana
size
'But I am not really IN that world
any more. The cause OF humanity IL
nv cause now. DO you condemn me TO
am ou.wardiyf l loathe the forms and
seinshpcsa and hear.icssncss OF socety as
deeply as ysu DO. l would give anything
10 Sc oth< than ' am az this moment.
IN IL is simply that which keeps you
from
CTo BE Continued Tomorrow