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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27
WE ARE THANKFUL.

We are thankful that we are on
earth. Such a beautiful earth;
such a bounteous earth.
We are thankful that we live
in this day Of progress and ad-
vancement; this age Of new dis
coveries and new thoughts; this
era of material advancement,
a when science and machenism leap
neck-and-neek in the race for the
betterment of mankind.
We are thankful the kind fates
led our steps, in earlier days to
this favored spot, where honest,
earnest effort is always well re-
warded, and where those whose
stout hearts were not daunted
by the trials and privations
which met the pioneer are now
enabled to live in comparative
ease and enjoy the fruits of toll
in a manner befitting the con-
querors Of the desert.
We are thankful that our low
ed ones have been spared to us,
that our friends have been null
tiplied, that we believe our enc
mics are few.
We are thankful that our ef-
forts, humble though they be,
to build up our little city, to
better the condition of our coun-
I. ty and state, to plant in the
hearts of men a broader, clearer
conception of their duty to them
selves and their fellows have
been appreciated, and that our
field is growing broader day by
day.
We are thankful that the
world is growing better; that in
tolerance and bigotry are find
ing fewer lodging places, in the
minds OF Kansas people especial
ly, and that the time will soon
come when our fair state will not
be pointed out by all Christen-
dom as the birth place of fanat-
les, the hot-bed of ultraisms.
We are thankful that party
preiudices are on the decline;
that more of our people are be-
coming independent OF the party
lash, and are asserting their God
given right to think and act for
themselves-to deny the wolves
admission to the sheepfold, and
to cut them out when it is found
they have sneaked in.
We are thankful that ministers
are becoming more universal in
their teaching of the word of
God; more plain of speech, and
practical in works; more devot-
ed to the cause OF saving souls
and making better men and
women than to saving dollars
and commanding larger salaries.
For these, and for many other
things we are duly thankful this
bright November day. May our
people continue to prosper and
grow better. May the sunlight
of truth continue to illume your
pathways; may the sweet song
of ambition cheer your working
hours and soothe you to sleep
when the days are done.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

Regular sesvices at the Presbyter-
ian church on next Sunday morning
and evening. On Sunday evening,
Rev. Jolly will preach on subject
Practical Lessons to be Learned IN
the Passing of Autumn. %
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

The Jac sonian reports that a
Cimarron woman has reached such a
high state of perfection in the culi-
nary art that she can give her hus-
band a roast off-hand at a very few
moments notice" We have several
women in Great Bend who are per
feet in delivering off hand roasts.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

Chas. Brooker recently sold his
farm near Cleo, Ok, ard has moved
back to Great Bend. He and son Ray
arrived last week. Mrs. Brooker is in
poor health, and will come back to
the old home as soon as she can trav-
el with comfort.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

Thursday being Thanksgiving day
and also our press day-we get the
DEMOCRAT out one day earlier this
week. SO that the entire force can fill
up on good things be duly
thankful we have that opportunity at
least once each year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

Those who have given the DEMO
Graf Printing House orders for 1904
Calendars will kindly send in the copy
for the printing they want on the Cal
endars, as we want to print and get
ready for delivery during the next few
weeks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

Roy Bidwill, a son-in-law of Mrs
c. FRANKIE of this city, and who, some
10 or II years ago worked as print
er in several of the Great Bend offices,
died at his home in Enid, Ok. on last
FRIDAY. the Doth. of consumption.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27
Card of Thanks,

l take this method of extending
my most sincere thanks to the people
who so kindly assisted me in the sick
ness and burial of my dear husband,
and especially to the brothers of the
different lodges for the great help and
kindness they have shown.
MRS. S. A. SHEPARD.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Dotson are in
fashion-the fashion of late is girls,
and "the cutest little girl baby ever
seen" Quotation from Albert was
born to them on Friday last.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

Both the Register and Hoisington
Dispatch announced the Barton Coun-
ty Poultry Show for "Dec. 25th to
29th.' Correct the dates, gentlemen
10Th to 10Th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

The gun club hold a blue rock
shoot, Thanksgiving day, on the VIM.
Hood grounds, north of the Mo. P.
deDOt
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

w. ]. McGreevey was taken with a
spell of hiccoughing OF. Monday the
10th, and for steady week suffered
with the distressing malady without
cessation
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

About a dozen members of the
Great Bend Fire Department arranged
to go up to Larned Thanksgiving
night to attend the Firemans Bah re-
turning Friday morning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

Speak good word for your favorite
in the DEMOCRAT Piano Contest-it
may get her some votes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

The wife of Oh Seward, south of
Ellinwood, has been dangerously i'll
for the past week or more.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

Charley Beye. says he don't know
why Nc. should go to Kansas City to
see a girl, when there are are SO many
much handsomer ones here in Great
Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

Befors putting down that carpet
come to the DEMOCRAT Office and get
a lot of old papers to put under it
20c a hundred.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27
Agency Steam Washer.

have secured the agency for the
Missouri Steam Washer. Bring in
your OLD machines and trade for new
ones. FRANK WELLS,
Hulme's tin shop, Opera House.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

One man who mas just got divorce
says he can't see why in thunder
anyone would want to buy talking
machine.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

Ben. Stover's new house is rapidly
nearing completion and will soon be
ready to "have its picture took. La
Crosse Chieftain
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

For several nights last week the
young folks enjoyed good skating on
Luse's pond. Something that seldom
happens in this country in November.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27
To The Publie.

I viii continue the Photograph bus-
mess at the old place, and solicit the
patronage of the public.
MRs. S. A. SEERAaD.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

When things don't run smooth
and darkness pervades the house
phone ia, The OIL Man.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Krebs, of Salina
came down Sunday to visit here few
days and spend Thanksgiving with
Mrs. Krebs' parents, Bruce Jones
and family.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

Rev. Jolly delivers a lecture on
ssThe Jolly Side of Life at the Claf-
lin M. E. church on next Monday
evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

W. B. Welch is getting aroune
again, after being in the hospital the
past two weeks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

Wm Kimler and Miss Nellie Pearl
Tucker, both South Siders, were mar
ried at Seward on.November 1s, by
Rev. w. 7. Carter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

Dress making done as St. Mary's
school. Also dress making taught.
Call and get terms and prices.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

For anything in the line of barber
supplies, call on the Barnett Barbe
Supply Co, phone 213.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

Late arrivals in Military Coats
the popular coat for ladies-at Lund
blade & Bolinger's.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

DIR. Chas. Ewing was down from
Larned to spend Sunday with his
mother and brothers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

Miss Alma Craig has been laid up
at home with malarial fever for the
past week or more.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

Fred Base was down from Pawnee
Rock, Saturday, and called on the
newspaper man.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

Get your holiday ads. ready early
next week, for we are going to have
oodles of 'em.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

Meade, of the New Bakery, las
week sod out to Geo. Moore, ane
left town.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

JaRa;s Dizinger and Hampton Cool
wheeled down from Olmitz, Monday
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

Harry Weiss has sold out his inter
est in the Sun, at Elk City.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

Chilly, yes it's Chilly. Try Klus
hardt and Sanderson's Chilly an
warm up. Best in the land.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27

Fresh bread, buns, cakes and
cookies, at the New Bakery. opposite
the DEMOCRAT Office. Try them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-27
Cobs are above par.

Keep up the good work on the
hospital movement.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-15

Is one OF the most obnoxious weeds they
have. ever had to lea with in connection
wit sheep raising. When the tender
plant springs up the sheep eat 1t, and
death is Invariably the result of digest
ing 1t.
III botanical name of the plant is Act
tenalla richardson" and 1t grows on
desert lands. Salida and Saguache are In
the mids Of the greatest belt of weeds In
this State.
Eastern rubber concern. Is here irvesti-
eating the plant at the instance of East
ern rubber dealers.
Some Of the plants grow to a height Of
six feet and thrive best where irrigation
can be obtained. 1t steems to be of q sage
It Is said that seven varieties grow in the
State and experiments are now under way
to ascertain which wou.d be the most val
liable for cultivation for rubber prodrc-
ton.
The chemical process for extracting the
gun il as follows: First crush or grind
the root to a pulp and then treat for about
t~Tensy-four tours In bisulphide CT car bon.
after which the solut or is evaporated.
The same result can be obtained by the
use Of benzine. which would probably he
more economical, as the benzine can be
cleaned and used again and again.
The plant grows from the seed and bears
a small yellow flower. 1t lasts through
several seasons and IL hardy. The older
plants have large roots. which are COW
cred with e thick fiber to protect them
from the winter. The younger plants are
richer In rubber than the OLE.
At this time the Para rubber planta-
demand for rubber in this country. II the
use of this plant for making rubber be-
comes practicable 1t will add greatly TO
the commercial resources Of Colorado.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-15
The Eastern House Furnishing Company.

To complete the assortment Mr.. Hadley
and Mr.. Smith spent three weeks in the
principal furniture centers outside OF TINS
city. including Grand Rapids. which is
recognized as the largest market In the
world for fine furniture.
The original intention was to occupy
the large building corner Fourth street
and Lucas avenue. having four floors and
basement. with a floor space of $500
square feet, but it was found that the
room was not adequate to display the
lines bought.
Fortunately. the adjoining building, with
a floor capacity OF loo square feet. was
secured, making a total floor space OF
1850 square feet.
OF the adjoining building, one entire
floor will be occupied with carpet de-
partnent; another floor entirely with
stoves and ranges. This department will
be made one of the leading features. and
only the very best makes will be found
on sale. The entire four floors of the
main building will be filled with furniture
of every description. including fancy par.
Tor furniture. bedroom suites, brass and
enamel beds. library and ~dining-room
furnishings and everything In the house
hold line.
Due announcement will be made of date
of grand opening. Watch for a surprise
the new firm has in view for those at
tending their opening.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-15
BY Telegraph.

on a stand at ST. feet on the gauge. The Stack.
er Lee arrived at Z p. m. from 81. Louis with
and win return at noon tomorrow. The steam
yacht Roxana. with John ". Gates and family
Arthur. Tex. The Anna Russell departed at j
D. m. Tor Tiptonville. The 8. n. n. Clark and
6arges from New Orleans passed up last night
for St. Louis. Receipts by river to-day were
IA bales OF cotton. The stagboat H.. G.. Wright
arrived this morning from 81. Louis and re-
turns Monday.
Chester, ILL.,. Nov. .H.-Gauge II feet and
falling. weather cloudy and cool. Boats down
Rees Lee, IL midnight: Cape Girardsau. $3.50 a.
m: J, NJ. Richtman and barge, 4 p. m.
fail Of i in "a hours. Cloudy and cool. Silver
Crescent in and out.
Paducah. KY. Nov. 1.-The Bob Dudley
cleared at $50 p. m. for Evansville. The
Richardson is due from Evansville to-day.
reads "A. Weather clear and cool.
Grand Tower. ILL.,, Nov. Il.-Chester up at
$50 o'clock last night. Rees Lee down at GO
The gauge reads l4.3 feet and falling. Weather
clear and pleasant.
Cape Girardeau. Mo-. Nov. A-weather clear
and cool. River falling. The Rees Leo down
p. m. The Peters Lee due up.
yicksburg, Miss, Nov. N.-Gaugs 11.s and
stationery. Clear and pleasant. American
passed up last night. Steamer Natchez passed
in to-day. Delta due from Memphis and City
o{ Wheeling from Greenvilie.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-15
Departures To-Day.
River RiaIto Brevities.

The river season for this year on the upper
considered a most successful one at Burlington.
burlington and departed in the afternoon 70.
her last trip OF the season to Keokuk. where
she will be laid up for the winter.
-, wGap Ut N. John .nnb RelliI weI Il awssslns which the af IS
due from Dubuque. and will take her south.
The Peters Lee is due from Memphis to-
morrow morning and will depart on the return
Tho Des Moines Rapids Canal will be closed
for the Season and the water drawn or for re-
pany. came In from Peoria yesterday morning
with a good trip. and departed on the return in
the afternoon.
Gailpolis, O.. from Captain George Mont
gomery.
the c. & 8. ferryboat at Portsmouth on account
of needed repairs. The steamer Francis has
been placed in the service.
looking for a cut in wages from the Pittsbnrs
Coal Company. which Is now in control Of the
combine.
new steamboa and houseboai built by Captain
n: J. Godfrey. The new boats vii be larger
81. Louis last month.
Samuel McMullen. formerly. employed on the
steamer Percy Swain on the Illinois River. has
charged with the murder Of otto Hempie.
Captain Kendall Morgan, a clerk in the
White Collar Line for many years, died at his
home at Augusta, KY. last Tuesday.
Leonard Blake has resigned as second mate
Of the Stacker Lee, and Ed Hause went out in
his place.
Captain 2: A Rucker. who has been master
OF the, steamer J.. e. Trideau for the last two
seasons. IL now plotting the steamer Betsy Ann
in the Natchez and Bayou Sara trade.
Captain Elmer Patton, master Of the tow
boat l. E. Patton, at Memphis, was q caller
along the river front yesterday.
Captain William Henning. who has been IN
charge Of O Government steamer at Lagrange,
Mo-, has gone to his homo at Fountain City,
Mo-. for the winter.
The Chester arrived from Cape Girardeau
parted on the return in the afternoon.
Captain Frank Gill has returned to st.
Louis from Washburn, N. D.. where he has
been in charge OF a packet for the last two
He will return to Washburn next
spring.
The little steamer Vivian has been pur-
at Madison, Ind. by Captain Edward
Mason. The purchase price was. $1,000.
1T is reported that the Blair Line. an upper
river company. will open the season next spring
between Davenport. Burlington and St. Louis.
The Belle Of Calhoun departed for Calhoun
yesterday afternoon with a good trip
Of freight and passengers.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-15
John L. McDowall.


John l. Mcdowell reports having closed
the sales and passed deeds to the follow
Ing property during the week. aggregating
~ 1900:
Sold the lot of ground on the south side
of Chestnut street, Just east of Third
street. fronting n feet by los feet deep on
the rear of the above lot, being the prop
erty Of the Missouri Tent and Awning
Company. and sold to Charles NJ. Cherry
Cherry only recently purchased q feet
adjoining this R5oR R,,s;ys.! H s,l + now o erect Ct
't Also yh ssia Is isls III St orss for ls avenue. con-
ststin&. Of four fats Of s n 8 rooms, on
lot 80 by LIS. Property Is renting for 81
0O6 per annum. and was the property of
and sold to Mrs. Nancy O.. Strobe. who
purchased for an Investment at 81. 1856.
niso sou the southeast corner of Seven.
teenth and Austin streets, consisting of
stores and fats, covering a lot 90 by 100.
The property rents. for $3.50 per annum,
and was sold for a client Of John Maguire
Real Estate Company to Theodore Zesrh.
who purchased as an Investment for $500.
Nos. 4211-422 Lee avenue. being two r.
room frame houses. on lot 100 by 10, rent
ing for so per month; AMI also a lot of
ground 100 by ITO in the rear Of same.
erty owned by the Denett est. 20 and sold
to A. H. Hoffmann, president Nof the,
N~arthwestern Savings Bank. who pur-
No. 1915 Reber Place. being q COON
residence. on lot 50 by 2) feet deep. from
william NJ. Horton to George A. Cibulka,
who purchased same for his home for 81
$50.
John L. MCDOWELL has other contracts
signed for sRles a~4gre&ating almost $l00.-
006, the particulars of which cannot be
given until the papers have been passed.
: Cash offers have been made on other
properties and sales win be consummated
In the near future.
john L. McDowalI has also negotiated
-four. loans during the week ~aggregating
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-15
Bradley q Quinette.

Bradley & Quinette made I'VE sales, hay.
Ing passed title to following purchasers:
Mrs. NJ. v. Allen, q nonresident, living
at Greenville. purchased Noa 47l4-l746-
f4s-a70 Easton avenue, being four brick
dwellings. paying 16 per cent on the pur-
chase price. Mrs. Allen made a splendid
investment. as the improvements can be
conversed INTO business property. and even
q larger income be obtained In that way,
Isaac n. Miller was the Srantor,
Harlfn l.. Stroud bought No. bz,s Yer.
non avenue, containing ten larue rooms.
range on each side of a large recep-
ton hall, extending through the center al
the house. Was sold for the Charles c.
Newberry estate. of which Stephen +.
Quinette is the administrator. ConsIdera-
ton, 5000. Mr.. Stroud Buys for a nome.
Christopher Walz purchased inyeatnent
property Nos. 10l6 and lob South Thir.
teenth streel. two-story brick buildings.
renting for $91S a year and sold for e In.
+. w. Granneman was the owner OF this
property.
L. c. Craig purchased the modern dwell:
Ing. No. 4S44 Cote Brilliante avenue. con.
tanning eight rooms, bath and All con-
veniences, for A,250. This was sofia for
the account Of Phil Kopplin. MT. Craig
will occupy as his home.
Mrs. Maria C. Barrioz bought the brick
dwelling. No 1138 Aubert avenue Tor
$2,40O. with lot 30xl70. to an alley. Aubert
avenue has recently been Improved WITH
q brick street. Mrs. Barrioz was d fen-
ant in this house. The firm has sold fWn
Of these houses in thirty days and has one
remaining unSold.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-15

Among the many enterprises started in
our city. none seems more promising n
that OF the Eastern House Furnishing
Company. recently incorporated. and
which will open for business within a few
days in one of the best equipped buildings
with an elegantly selected and complete
line of Furniture, Carpets. Drapertes.
Linoleums and Oilcloths. Stoves, Ranges.
etc.
The new firm is composed of several
well-known business men. Messrs. Edw.
Weston, Charles A. Smith. Charles A. VIII
cox. Robert ii. Hadley and William Eller-
brock. These gentlemen have a reputa-
ton for energy and push that will in
sure success in their new venture.
The business will be conducted under
the management of Mr.. Robert Hadley.
for years connected with Messrs. d.
Sommers & Co.. during which time he has
made a host of friends and customers
through his untiring efforts and courte-
Gus Treatment.
Mt. Hadiey has had a lifelong expert
ence In this line. which thoroughly fits
him for the position he occupies.
In selecting the stock for the new firm.
all the lines manufactured In our large
local factories were thoroughly examined
n only the best and most satisfactory
goods selected.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-15

hats o. the same kind ana in this locality

nats Of the same kind ana in this locality
sold by the same arm
No. 125 Armstrong avenue, sold Tor 80.
0O0. This is close to Lafayette Park and
| consists of a large ten-room brick DWELL
ing with porches, Southern style OF archi-
lecture. The house is situated on q high
terrace. having a frontage or l0 Ieet and
The purchaser bought for speculation and
will build hnndst me flats on that portion
of the lot, north of the dwelling which is
/ vacant, and covers about 40 feet front.
nhs property was pu'e'4Seu DS George
Also sold another lot in Tyler place,
fronting 50x120 feet on the north side of
nue.. Price $s5 a foot, from John B. Buss,
president of the ]. b.. Buss Flour Mills,
to a client of GIeer-Anderson Realty Com
pany, who will build two sets of hand
some flats, detached. which will cost In
the neighborhood Of $4,000.
Also closed sale of three frame cottages,
Nos. 2Sol-5-7 Charlton street, lot 76x125
and are renting for $50 n month. Sold
from Charles H. Dodge to II. kage, price
The renting department of the firm re-
ports that rents are still advancing and
they cannot supply the demand for houses
and fats. They closed small loans aggre-
eating sls.500. all drawing q per cent.
Harry f. Papin. treasurer of the Moffett-
West Drug Company. has been elected q
director of the Greer-Anderson Realty
Company. succeeding Charles IL. Ander-
son. E. w. Greer has been elected treas
urer of the same firm, n succeeding
Charles H.. Anderson.
A client of the Greer-Anderson Realty
Company has instructed them to subdi-
vide II tract of cl Dice ground in Kirkwood.
There will be about 1900 feet frontage on
Woodlawn avenue and other streets. The
lots will be sold on i plan which will be
introduced by A. r.. Myers, formerly of
Chicago and Portland, but at present with
this firm The subdivision will be known
as argyle Heights" and many of the
lots will be sold on monthly payments at
sacrifice prices to parties who will build.
Both the Suburban street-car line and the
Missouri Pacific Railroad are convenient
w ut hand, and as the demand for subur-
han property is increasing the Greer-An-
9erson Realty Company expects to sell
lots in u short time.