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Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
NOTICE R R. BOND ELECTION.
NOTICE OF E-ECroN.
Once OF the County Clerk Of
Barton County. Sta<a Of RauSna


Barton County. State of gansas
On this 6th day OF July 1905, st q regular meet
ing OF the board Of County Commissioners OF
Barton Coon<y. Kansas, . petition signed By more
than two-nfths of the resident taxpayers Of Union
township h.yins besn presented and found In III
respects In compliance with the rsQ1irenents
Of isx. asktng that election a-isht b called In
sid toznsaip for the pzrposs of sabnis<ing the
proposscp Hereinafter st forth; it Ii ssrsfore
ordered that special sisc<io1 bs Aese In s.id
township on the Ilth day Of August 1915, for the
purpose Of sabnistins the proposition that es3d
township subscribe fo< S12oOaeo Of the capital
stack Of the Kansaa, 0aistia 3 smoky valley BAIL
way Company. said ssook 20 be paid for By like.
amount In the bonds Of said township payable 20
bearer st tAs fss.i sgeacy of the stsss or Kansas
in New York City, twenty years after sAe data
thereof. bserins interest 1t the rsts Of I've Per
cent per snnuEa. payable semi-annusily, for which
interest coupons shall be sssacAsd payable 9. the
nscal agency aforesaid.
Said bonds to be issued and delivered TO said
railway company in exchange for certificates for
equal amount Of its capital stock whsn said rail-
way shsn be completed OF standard gauge sad in
operation in said township, and q depot and
side-traek constructed and centrally located with
side-sreck adjacent thereto in Union township, in
Barton County. provided that it Ia accomplished
fault OF which said subscription shall become void
and said bonds shall not be issued. and provided
further that IL : subscription be made Of the
capital stock Of said railway company, hersin
provided then the s12, 10000 shah be void unless
the said company fully complies with the terms
above set out. The form OF ballots to be used at
such election In favor OF said proposition shall be.
'.for extending aid to the Kansas. Galatia q
Smoky Valley Railway Company" and against said
proposition shall be Against extending aid 70 the
Kansas. Gslssia Smoky Valley Railway Com-
pany.' Notice of said election shall be given by
publishing this order in the Barton County Demo
crst for the time required by Law.
By order of Board of County Commissioners.
s, s. SEArruoK. Chairman.
T. c. BBowN, County Commissioners.
". B. PICKzRnL- County Commissioner.
Attest: r. d. LurscHo, Co. Clerk.
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Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

Any persons who has trends in Bar
ton county, or lands located here,
will appreciate the weekly visits Of the
DEMOCRAT. If you want to do a friend
or relative kind act, and also to
help your favorite in the Piano Con
test, send the DEMOCRAT a year and
increace the vote for your favorite 100.
BY doing this you will also be help
ing to let the outside world know
about Barton County.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
NOTICE OF ELECrIOH.
Once of the County Clerk OF
Barton County, State Of Ksnses.

once or the County Clerk OF
Barton County, State Of Kenses.
On this 9Th day OF July 1908, Of Q regular meet
ing Of the board of Couaty Oommissionsrs Of
Barton County, Kansas. . petition signed By more
than two-hfshe Of the resident taxpayers Of
Whessisad township having beea presented and
found in Ill respects in eompiisncs with the re-
quiremsnts Of Law, ssking that q. elscsion nasAt
be called in said township for the purpose Of
submitting the proposition herein attsr sse forth;
IL is therefore ordered that special election be
held in said township On the 1lta day Of August
1908, for tAs purpose Of srbnitting the proposi-
on that said township subscribe for $a2. 90 Of
the capital stock OF the Kansas, oslssia Smoky
Valley Railway Company, ssid stock to be paid for
by like amount in the bonds OF said eo<nskip
payable to bearer ct the fiscal sssnoy Of the
OF Ksnsas. in New York City, twenty years after
the date thereof, bearing interest at the rate of
hve per cent per snnum, payable ssmi-annusil9s
for which interest coupons shall be attached pay,
able at the fiscal agency aforesaid.
Said bonds to be issued and delivered to said
railway company in exchange for certifcasse for
an equal amount of it's capital stock when said
railway shall be completed of standard gauge and
in operation in said township, and q depot and
side-track constructed and centrally located with
side-track sdjacent thereto in Whestlsnd township
in Barton County, provided that it is accomplished
of which said subscription shall become void and
said bonds shall not be issued. and provided
further that If subscription be made of the
capital stock of said railway company, herein
provided then the S12.OOO.OO shall be void
unless the said company fully complies with
the terms above set out. The form of ballots to
be used at such election in favor of said PROPOSE
ton, shall be, For extending aid to the Kansas
Galatia Smoky Valley Railway Company" and
against said proposition shall be Against extend
ing aid to the Kansas, Galatis Smoky Valley
Railway Company Notice of said election shall
be given ny publishing this order in the Barton
County Democrat for the time required by law.
By order of Board of County Commissioners.
S. S. SHATTUcK. Chairman.
T. C. Brown, County Commissioner.
". B. PIcKERILL. County Commissioner.
Attest: E. NJ LUTsCHG, Co. Clerk.
SEAL
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
sineerest Form of Flattery.

A Polish nobleman and his wife.
being brought up for some political
offence, arrived at the spa of Zappot,
having their heads shaved, according
to the Russian custom In some trials.
Next day all the Poles at the place,
both men and women, performed the
same operation on their own heads
a. . mark Of sympathy. --
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
HOW POE LOOKED.
4 Description Of His Appearance
Had Very Delicate Hands.


From an elaborate description by
DR.. Chivers printed in '1The Poe
Chivers Papers" in the Century, we
take these paragraphs:
His arms and hands were slender,
and tapered very gracefully and
gently, down to the ends of his fin
gs1s, which were very tender, gen.
tlemanly, and lady-ike. In fact, his
hands were truly remarkable for their
roseate softness and lly-white fem
mime delicscy. You could have
Judged of his nobility by his hands.
His faee was rather ovaItapering
N its contour rather suddenly to the
chin, which was very classical-and,
especially when he smiled, really
handsome. His countenance was
tropical in its aspect-precisely the
reverse of his heart, which, like the
fountains of Solomon, had long been
kept sealed up as something sacred,
from the vulgar gaze Of the world
LIE AoCC, WACAOVS1 I0 WAOtC AoAS d
any one time, putting on sicky,
sallow, and rather pallid hue--but
never to such an extent as to indi-
cate indisposition- His digestion
was always good-which is prima
facie evidence that he was never q
student.
His dress was always remarkably
neat for enc In his circumstances.
But I do not believe that it would
have done for him to have had money
He was ruined In his youth. His col
lege life in Virginia was the cause OF
all his decentralization. That waa
the internal whirlpool into which was
driven the beautiful milk-white ship
of his soul, never to be reclaimed. Il
: it not one Of the most remarkable
things in the world, that any man Of
his abilities shoald have been 90
a1nenable 10 the dictations of Others:
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
WANTS NO CHANGES.
China Is Backward About Adopting
Modern Ways and improvements.

1t is true that China needs many
other things besides Christianity,
says Francis H. Nichols, in the At
lantic. She would be greatly better
off if she had railroads and clean ho-
tells, and knowledge of geography
and post offices and factories, but the
lack of these is due not to the inabil-
ity of the Chinese to provide them,
but to their failure to appreciate thei1
need of them. No mention of them is
made in the chart by which they are
steering China has succeeded in ex-
listing almost from the beginning of
the world without them; therefore
they areuseless. The Chinese nature
ispatient and the Chinese brain is re-
sourceful The stories oft told in
Tientsin of how native engineers,
with very crude tools and compara-
lively little experience, repaired loco
tives that the Boxers had wrecked is
proof that the Chinese are capable
with very little instruction of build
ing and operating railroads. The
Chinese do not build railroads be-
cause they do not want them, just as
they do not want anything that would
necessitate change in their meth
DDS or customs. They lack incentive.
not ability; and the spiritual element
of Christianity is the only incentive
that will ever make them appreciate
that chart, no matter how perfectly
made, can never include all of the ex-
panding scope of human life and en-
1oovor ~ s1Ls4F
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

Mrs. Osborne, colored, wife of Joe
Osborne, died at her home in the
southeast part of town on Thursday,
July 3Oth, of dropsy. She was up
wards of SO years old, aud had been
sufferer for sometime. The Os-
bornes' came to Great Bend in the
early days, and were always an In
dustrious, peaceable family. The
funeral, which occurred on Friday
forenoon, was largely attended.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

The DEMOCRAT, according to
promise, announces the standing in
the Piano Contest each week. And
we are proud of the showing made.
The first of January 1904 will see a
thousand new subscribers added to
our list. Tell your neighbor he will
''get his moneys worth when he
gives a dollar for the DEMOCRAT a
year. !.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
NOTICE OF ELECTION.
OAcs OF the County Clerk of
Barton County. State OF ka0sas.


Barton County. State OF ksnsas-
On this 9Th day OF ysiy isos. st resuisz 1se4-
ine OF the board Of O0znty Oo1missioasei- q
Barton County, kAas.A petition sisnsd ey Dces
than two-afshs Of the rssidsat taxpayers Of RAis-
visx township having been presented and fc4s4
In Ill respects In eoapiAnce with the require
mesEs o11sx, ssktns thsk sisssion nisAts -
called IN said township for the purpose OF -
nitsins the p<opoSsics Hereinafter set forses .
held in said township On the l1th day Of ksssse
Isos for the porpess OF Submitting the proposszs2
that said township sahssrfbs for slsoo0oo of tAs
capital ssOek Of the Es,sss, Gsistzs sDs29
Valley Railway Company said ssosk TO b paid faE
by like amount in the bonds Of saii sov1ss@R
payable bearer at the nsosl agency of the sessa
OF Kansas, in New York City. twenty years afsse
tss date thereof. bearing interest At the rate -
aEe per cent Per annuns peysble seHi-snnuslly,
E1cf which interest coupons shall be sstached pay
s6le ct the fiscal agency aforesaid.
Said bonds TO be issued and delivered to said
railway company in exchange for certificates Tor
an equal amount OF its capital stock when sai4
railway shall be completed of standard gauge and
in operation In said township. and depot and
side-rack eonsructed and centrally located ss
Gslstia, with side-track and stock yard sdjscers
thereto in Fairyiew township in Barton County,
provided that il is accomplished before the
first day of June 1904, on default of which said
subscription shall become void and said bonfis
shsl not be issued. and provided further that If .
subscription be made of the capital stock of said
railway company, herein provided thsn the
$4,000. 90 shall be void unless the said company
fully complies with the terms above set out. The
form of ballots to be used at such election in favor
of said proposition shall be, For extending sid 70
the Kansas, Galatis & Smoky Valley Railway
Company and against said proposition shsn be
AGA inst xteud inc %
| Smoky Valley Railway Company" Notice of said
election shall given by publishing this order In
| the Barton County Democrat for the time required
| by law
By order of Board of Coanty Commissioners.
S. S. SzATTUCE, Chairman.
T. G. BRowS. County Commissioner.
w B. PIoKER1II, County Commissioner.
Attest: z. Il. LUrscHe Co. Clerk
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
NOTICE OF ELEcrIos.



Barton Co1nty, Stats OF Ksness- (
On this 9th day Of July. Isos. st 9 regular mess-
ing of the board OF County ComnfssionsEz q
Barton County, Kansas, petition sigued -
more thsn t~o-afths OF the resident tax payers q
Beaver township having been presented and To-
in sll respects In compliance with the rez1irs-
nsets Of isx. sskins that IN eissrion nisAs -
called in said township for thsl purpose of ~
nitsing the proposition hers-tn-sfssr set toz<sAs
it il therefore ordered tkss spsSisl slecsio1 -
held in said township On the l1th DAY Of AzsszA
fsos. for the purpose CT sahaistins shs propesiH3
that aid township subscribe for 81 l4oeaos ~ -
capital stock OF the KAnsas. Gslstis e9s&R
Valley Railway Company, sid stock 20 be pesd f1E
By . like sno1nt in the bonds Of said tognsA1sp
payable to bearer ss the ascal agsecy of the sssss
Of Kansas, in New YoFz City, twenty yss<s szseE
the dste thereof. bearing interest st the rsts g
avs Per cant per snnum. payable ssni-sanaally.
for which interest coupons shall b sttsshs4 P9s~
able at the nsc.l agency aforesaid
Said bonds 10 Be Issued and delivered 10 sssia
railway company In exchange for osr<inosses hs<
- equal snuuns Of iss capital stock whea s.i8
railway shall be completed OF standard gauge saa
in operstion in said township, and q depot -
sde-rsck constructed on the southssst quarter
section %, township 1s, range l. with sidssre.8
and stock yards adjscsnt thersko In said BsgvuR
township, In Barton County, provided that % -
accomplished on or before the Soth day OF De-.
lsos defsnis OF which, said subscrtptioa shazR
become void and said bonds shall not b issss1s
and provided further that IL 9 subscri 2tsoa -
made OF the capital stock OF said railway compEL
g therein provided than the sl2,eoo.0o shsn -
void unless the said company fully complies vita
the terms above set out Tbs form OF bsllo4s -
Be used ss such election in favor of sid proP1lL
tion, shall be. ''For extending aid 20 the Ka1saa.
Gsistis, Smoky Valley Railway company" ss4
against said proposition shall be Against s1-s
tending aid to the Kansas. Galasia smoky Valley
Railway Company" Notice Of said election shsas
be given by publishing shis order in the Bazsoa
County Democrat for the time reqaired bg Law.
By order OF Board OF County Commissioner
g. s. SHArruoK, Chairman.
7. O. BRowE, County Commissioner
W. B. PrcxsanL. County Commiszionsr.
Attest: FH. LUrscHs, Co. Oerk.
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Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

A. S. McCracken, one of the farm
ers of Barton county who has made
a success of his occupation, and be-
lieves in enjoying the fruits of his
toll, so he and Mrs. McCracken are
taking two or three weeks vacation
in the Colorado mountains.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
Railroad Time Tables.
santa Fs Road.

70. s.......-.7 osp. n. No. g.: 49, -s:55 N.
80, 5S7 -. 10 81 a. IA, No.. e.----s5S Pm
No. $50. 10 a.
GREAT BEND DISTRICT.
No. ST. Scott City II Is No. 576---- e;l0
No. SIS 1890 p m. Mondays, Wednesdays shd
Fridays,
No. 5 Daily.
No. 562. 577 and 567 daily except Sunday
No. 8 stops only at Ellinwood, Sterling. ana
No 562 stops at all stations.
All freight must be at warehouse not lsteI than
5 p. N.
Refrigerator freight for the East every.
Wednesday by 3 p. m
W. ToRREY. Agent.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Ofice of the County Clerk of
Barton County. State of Kansas.

Barton County, State of Kansas. !
On this 9th day of July 1903. at regular meet
ing of the board of County Commissioners of
Barton County, Kansas, petition signed by more
than two-hfths of the resident taxpayers of
Cleveland township having been presented and
| found in all respects in compliance with the
requirements of law, asking that an election
might be called in said township for the purpose
of submitting the proposition hereinafter set
forth; it is therefore ordered that special cleo
ton be held in said township on the I1th; day of
August 1908. for the purpose of submitting, the
proposition that said township subscribed for
S5oOOOO OF the capital stock of the Kansas Gaatia
& Smoky Valley Railway Company, said lstockf TO
be paid for by like amount in the bonds of said
township payable to bearer at the fiscal agency of
the state of Kansas, in New York City. twenty
years after the date thereof, bearing interest at
the rate of five per cent per annum, payable semi
annually, for which interest coupons shaII be
attached payable at the fiscal agency aforesaid.
Said bonds to be issued and delivered TO said
railway company in exchange for certificates for
an equal amo1nt of its capital stock when said
railway shall be completed of standard gauge and
in operation in said township, and depot and
side-track constructed the Intersection of
section 81 and section s., Cleveland township and
sections and in Independent township with
side-track and stock yard adjacent thereto, in
that it is accomplished on or before the S0th day
of December 1908, on default of which said sub
scription shall become void and said bonds shall
not be issued and provided further that If
subscription be made of the capital stock of said
railway company, herein provided then the
s5O0O.00 shall be void unless the said company
fully complies with the terms shove set out Che
form OF ballots to be used at such election In
favor of said proposition. shall be. sFor extending
aid to the Kansas, Gaistia & Smoky Valley Rail-
way Company" and against said proposition shall
be Against extending aid to the Kansas, Gslstis
& Smoky Valley Railway Company Notice of
said election shall be given by publishing this
order In the Barton County Democrat for ths time
required by Law.
By order of Board OF County Commissioners
9. 8. SaArTUcK, CAsirmsn.
I. c. BzowE, County Commisslonsr.
W.B- PIcxxz<zz. County oomzisezoasr.
Attest: =. y. LUrsnzo, Co. Clerk.
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Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

Out near Laird, on the Santa Fe
branch, Engineer Tamplin went into
the ditch in a washeut, Saturday
morning last. Mr.. Tamplin and a
few passengers were bruised up a
little, but none seriously injured.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

See me on Forest Avenue, 2 blocks
west of the NJ. E. church, for cut
flowers of all kinds, potted plans,
palms, ferns etc. Call personally
and inspect stock. If have not got
what you want can get it for you.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

A couple of strolling minstrels,
colored, gave an entertainment on
The streets, Monday night that was a
sight better than some of the so-called
shows that say lot on paper and
play horse on the stage.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

Mrs. Atkins, in the early days "a
resident of Great Bend, is here on a
visit with Mrs. DR.. w. H. White.
Mrs. Atkins home is now at
Willamette, Illinois.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

Fox SALE-Seven room house, lot
105x150, east side, known as the
Dalziel residence. For price and
terms see or write Smith & Brewer,
Pawnee Rock, KaS.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

Miss Lottie Ream, who was visit
ing her brother and family in this
city, returned to her home at Ran
some, Ness county, last week.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

Miss Minnis of Ellinwood visited
her many friends here the first of this
week.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

DIR. G. N. Rafington is at CHR
ington, Colorado, this week.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

NoTIcE-After Aug. L, 1908, /
will grind chop on Tuesdays and
Fridays only. T. H. BREWER.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

School teachers in this county are
going to command better wages this
year than formerly. Good teachers
are in great demand.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

The DEMOCRAT is IL pages again
this week. We are bound TO give
ALL THE NEWS if it busts a hame
string.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
C. F. Buhrle was down from
Union township Monday.

c. F. Buhrle was down from
Union township Monday.
DIR. G. N. Raffington is at CHR
ington, Colorado, this week.
Miss Minnis of Ellinwood visited
her many friends here the first of this
week.
Some new entries in the Piano
Contest. The battle has just fairly
begun.
r. G. Russell, north of town, is
having a commodious new granary
put up.
Miss Maggie Johnson, the central
telephone operator is back to her
place of duty.
James Kepple is up in Greeley
county looking after his large farming
interests.
Judge Goodale, of Pawnee Rock,
was the guest of J. r. Baker and
family last Sunday.
Clyde Carson with the Cummings
Produce Co., went to Topeka Tues
day, on visit with relatives.
Misses Katie keenan, and Anna
Malta attended the harvest home
picnic at Hollywood last Friday.
Contestants in the DEMOCRAT
Piano Contest should keep them
selves supplied with sample copies.
Nor1cE-After Aug. 1, 1908, I
will grind chop on Tuesdays and
Fridays only. T. H. BREWER.
The DEMOCRAT is IL pages again
this week. We are bound to give
ALL THE NEWS if it busts a hame
string.
Miss Ella Converse left this morn
ing for a visit in Hutchinson and St.
John. She will attend normal while
there. ;.
There is fine weed crop on some
of the most prominent streets of
Great Bend that is more than ready
for harvesting.
The remainder of the stock of the
Exchange Store was sold to Ness
City gentleman last weeks, and the
auction was called off. "a
School teachers in this county are
going to command better wages this
year than formerly. Good teachers
ara in oroot demand
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

Contestants in the DEMOCRAT
Piano Contest should keep them
selves supplied with sample copies.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

The remainder of the stock of the
Exchange Store was sold to Ness
City gentleman last weeks, and the
auction was called off. "a
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

Miss Ella Converse left this morn
ing for visit in Hutchinson and St.
John. She will attend normal while
there. :.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

There is fine weed crop on some
of the most prominent streets OF
Great Bend that is more than ready
for harvesting.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

Some new entries in the Piano
Contest. The battle has just fairly
begun.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

Misses Katie keenan, and Anna
Malta attended the harvest home
picnic at Hollywood last Friday.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

r G. Russell, north of town, is
having commodious new granary
put up.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

Clyde Carson with the Cummings
Produce Co., went to Topeka Tues
day, on a visit with relatives.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

Miss Maggie Johnson, the central
telephone operator is back to her
place of duty.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

Judge Goodale, of Pawnee Rock,
was the guest of ]. r. Baker and
family last Sunday.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-31

the Elysee Palace minus her beaut1-
full golden hair and in very detected
state Of mind the other morning,
whereupon the presidents wife asked
what had happened. Mademoiselle told
what follows: When she left for home
the other afternoon, a well-dressed
man approached her and asked if she
wanted to sell her hair. She replied
yes, provided she got her price. How
much?' asked the stranger. "A
thousand frances The price proved
acceptable and the young woman
went forthwith to the "studio," where
she was photographed three times.
Once, with her hair hanging down to
her ankles, again with half of 1T cut
off, and a third time when all but a
few inches Of her erstwhile tresses
were gone. After that the man gave
her hundred francs, claiming that
was the price agreed upon, and when
she protested, told her to get out lest
he would have her arrested as
blackmailer.
The Before-and-after Swlndle-
Madame Loubet sent one of the pal
ace detectives to the studio to investi-
gate. He found the three photographs
described and labeled as follows: Pho
tographs showing three inches Of hair
Before using So-and-so's hair tonic
The second, where the hair falls be.
low the shoulders, after using So
and-so's hair tonic three months
The photograph showing where the
hair nearly reaches to the bottom Of
mademoiselle's skirt bore the legend
after using SO-and-so's hair tonic
six months" The detective used some
mild persuasion on the sW1ndler anC
got the rest Of the thousand francs
for the ex-owner of the most beautiful
hair in Paris.