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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24
which wasxalso recorded, and then

which wask also recorded, and then
produced the necessary mortgage
also executed before the same notary
public, which on the face of things.
being evidently absolutely correct,
and having been duly recorded and
distracted, the loan was completed,
and Mr.. Corbin received his money,
and departed. A few days after he
had gone, the man who had con-
Quoted the negotiations, saw a slight
error in the acknowledgment of the
mortgage, and wrote to the notary
public at Ellsworth, concerning the
same. After waiting a sufficient time,
and not receiving an answer, and
wanting matters closed up at once,
the man at this end attempted to
converse with the man at Ellsworth,
over the toll line, but was informed
by the Ellsworth office, that no such
person resided in the city or county,
and furthermore, that there was un-
delivered letter in the postoffce for
the same party. This of course,
started an investigation, and a
message addressed to the secretary of
state brought the information that
no notarial commission had ever been
issued to any man by the name c. A.
Barr, in Ellsworth county.
A letter addressed to Ira E. LLOYD,
an attorney at Ellsworth, brought the
further information, that no such man
as Barr, or Corbin, had ever
been residents of the county, and
giving it as his opinion that a smooth
confidence game had been worked.
This latter information was entirely
unnecessary, as our own people had
come to the same conclusion. The
trick all through was worked very
smooth, the con man having all the
facts concerning the land and the
owner down pat, and having what
was beyond doubt, the original
patent issued to Mr.. Grimes, and
having the acknowledgment made by
notary, showing seal of an Els
worth county notary, as well as
expiration of commission, and all,
was certainty the work of a cute
article OF humanity. The early dis
covery of the fraud may assist the
officers in bringing the gentleman to
time, as reward of 500 has been
offered. Had there not been slight
defect in the mortgage acknowl-
edgment, the fraud would not have
been discovered for an indefinite
length of time, and the guilty cuss
would probably rot have heen brought
to time. This. is about the first time
a real good trick has been worked on
any of Our people, and there is abso-
lutely no blame to be attached to any
one, as everything was evidently
straight. 1t is to be hoped the man
will be caught, and given his just
dacartc
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24
District Court.

At an adjourned session of the
district court, held on the Doth, the
following cases were disposed of:
Motion for new trial for Bud
Sellers, Mrs. Gracey, and Mrs.
Bundenthal, convicted at the regular
term, was overruled insofar as it re-
lated to Sellers, who was then
sentenced to two years in the peniten-
tiary, while the hearing of the others
was continued to the June term.
Motion for new trial for George
O'Brian, convicted at the regular
term, was overruled, and defendant
sentenced to six years in the peni-
Tertiary.
Application of Velma Armstrong
for divorce from S. M. Armstrong
granted, and plaintiff given the
custody of children, and given the
household goods. No defense was
made.
Application of Belle Fraser for
divorce from Jas. c. Fraser was
granted, and the custody of children
given the plaintiff. No defense was
made.
The civil suit of Nathan Green's
fielder VS. G. H. Hume, was settled
out of court and dismissed.
In the matter of the suit in parti-
ton in the Karl Herter estate, the
report of the commissioners was
approved and sale ordered in accord
ance with decree. The selection of
John c. Herter of the south half of
the southeast quarter II, 20, IL, at
the appraised value was approved,
and is therefore exempted from sale.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

Clafiin had a temporary pest house
last week-a cookshack set out in the
warmest corner of the new cemetery
Saturday they had one ''expose" con-
fined therein; but that night he be-
came. tired of his graveyard company
and came to town, reporting to the
marshal that his tempory quarters
had blown over. AS he would have
been released on Monday, on time
limit anyhow, he was told to go home.
Shortly after, the pest house was seen
to be on fire, and was burned down.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

DIED-At about 8 p. m, Tuesday
April 21st, at the home Ia miles
southwest of Great Bend, little
Theima, the 7 year old daughter of
c. E. and Maggie Gates, of scarlet
fever. The father, c. E Gates, has
been down with the fever for the past
4 weeks. Funeral services were held
at 3 p. m. Wednesday afternoon and
the remains inferred in the Pleasant
Ridge cemetery. Another child, little
Chester, is very sick, also.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

D. w. Baker, an employee of one
of the mills who lives in the south
west part of town, was on Monday
the Goth inst, presented with pair of
twin boys-regulation, 9 pound, Kan
sas democrat babies, by his wife.
Mother and boys doing we'll, and
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

Lyman Dodge and wife left for
Moline last Sunday morning, to
attend the wedding of H. G. Farris,
which took place on the 20th., Mr..
Farris was formerly an employe of
the Hooper Drug Co., in this city,
and is well known by our young
people.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

A district Sunday School conven-
ton was held at Pawnee Rock last
Sunday, the 18th. On account of
bad weather there was not a large
crowd present, but the. exercises are
said to have been pleasing, and the
meeting productive of good.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

The trees in the park have re-
ceived much needed trimming last
week, and some of the dead ones in
the south part taken cut. Our park
is certainly one to be admired, and
we trust will be kept in as good con-
dition, Oh better, the coming summer,
that it has been.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

You have heard of the man who
had the ''white elephant" Well, G..
L. Worman of the 4th ward has one
a swarm of bees who last year took
up their home between the planking
and plastering of his house. He
thought it funny last year, but this
year he don't know how to get rid of
them. Why not bore a hole through
the plastering, tap the honey and
draw off as wanted?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

STRAYED-From Mike Dailey's
Barn Monday night, one black horse
mule, 3 years old, weight about 1150
to 1900; is hands high, in good flesh,
wire scar in front of left hoch
running up and down. A liberal re-
ward will be paid for information or
return to Mike Dailey's Blue Front
Livery Barn, Great Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

The April meeting of the Double
Seven Club was held at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. M. B. Fits, Thursday
evening of this week, with all mem
bers present, and Commissioner w.
B. Pickerill as critic Just what re-
port he will carry over to Claflin we
do not know; but don't believe he
will say anybody went away hungry.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

DR.. Dunn, who was injured by a
fall while trimming trees some weeks
ago, is still confined to his home, and
has had some bad spells the past
week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

Editor o. E. O'Blenniss of the
Clafin Clarion was in the city Mon
day, on business, while Editor w. E.
Stoke, of the DEMOCRAT was in Claflin
on business the same date.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

Wonder when "Col. Jeltz" moved
from Topeka to Buffalo township,
and began writing Buffalo items for
the item.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

From all parts of the county we
hear the most favorable reports re-
garding the growing wheat. Prospects
thus far are for bumper crop.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

Miss Gertrude Meek is back at her
post of duty at the New York Store
after tuSsle with the measles.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

Wedding stationery, either printed
OF. copper plate, as well as calling
cards, announcements, ETC., furnished
by this Office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

How about sprinkling Forest ave
nue. this summer? 1t is now in pretty
fair condition, but will not remain so
long if permitted to blow full of holes
and sand piles alternately.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

All members of the A. 0. U. w.
should remember that assessment No.
3, for 1908, and dues for second
quarter, are payable ON or before the
2Sth of this month.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

Full line of the new, ladies' low
shoes ''up to date" at Lundblade &
Bolinger's.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

]. K. Younkin has closed his term
of school in district 103, and is taking
a much needed rest.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

The cashiers desk in the New
York Store has been moved back t.
its former location, on the south side
of the dry goods room.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

D. ]. Lewis and Engineer J. E.
Boiselt were over from Hoisington,
Tuesday, figuring with some of the
contractors on the proposed school
building for Hoisington.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

Ed Schneider, the best looking
solicitor the Mutual Life Insurance
Cos, of New York, has, Is in the city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

F, A. Barrows, of Galatia, called
Wednesday to see the DEMOCRAT
printing plant and to order the paper
to his address.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

See dates for Chas F. Clyne meet
ings, elsewhere in this paper. Every
body who can should hear this elo
Quent young orator.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

The new city administration will
be asked to see if those ''cattle
yards" cannot be removed from
Forest Avenue before the hot weather
comes and the fermentation process
beginS
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

A splendid showing of new spring
suits and the prices are right at
Lundblade & Bolinger's; remember
we guarantee our c. & w. clothing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

Geo. Bicknel was in from Albion
township Wednesday, reporting wheat
prospects 0. K.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

Peter Becker, Port Washington
Wis.,. is a new subscriber to the Dem
OCRAT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

We this week install another job
press in the DEMOCRAT Office, to en-
able US to meet the demands for our
work
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

A Shriwise was over from Hoising-
ton Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

]. w. Drake and Louis Shaffer of
the north side, were two friends of
the DEMOCRAT to call Tuesday and
renew for another year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

Roy Denote, having completed
his contract with the Valerius Drug
Co., at Hoisington, is at home.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

T. c. Morrison, of Hoisington,
received some of the degrees in the
Commandery Tuesday evening, and
is now a full fedged Knight Templar
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

Mrs. Lottie Duffy left on Tuesday
for her future home in Kansas City.
The good wishes of a large number
of friends go with her.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

James Armstrong, one of the
business men of Galatia, was in the
city several DAYS this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

The first bulletin issued by the
State Board of Agriculture gives the
following information: Acres wheat
sown in Kansas 100000. Average
condition at present 97.8 per cent.
Condition in Barton county SO per
cent
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

Walter Bushnell was down. from
Dubuque Monday, and among other
good things he did, was to renew on
the DEMOCRAT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

Had you ever thought of the
convenience of taking your produce
to store where you can do ALL of
your trading. Take it to Lundblade
& BOlinger'S.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

Harry Mecklem left Tuesday
evening for Colorado and other points,
expecting to be gone an indefinite
length of time
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

The first commencement AM
exhibition of St. Mary's school vii
be held in the Opera House May 2e
1908.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

For SALE-2 horses, wagon and
west or square. &. 7. MOMEYER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

The J. 1. c. representatives sold
threshing rigs last week to Geo
Ewalt Of this point, and Ernest Bittner
of Olmitz.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

Supper at the G. A. r. hall, Sat
urday night of this week, by the
Ladies Circle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

T. c. Cork of Hoisington, la:
added his name to our subscription
list.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

You can get any and all kinds of
printing done at the DEMOCRAT Office.
Nothing SO good but we can furnish
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

Instead of going down town for it
you can go down Cellar-after next
Friday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

There will be First Communion
services at the Catholic church next
Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

It is fresh new stock every weel
in the millinery line at Lundblade s
Bolinger's.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24
Notice.

Great Bend, Kans., April 25, 1903.
Notice is hereby given to othe
stockholders of the Great Bend
Water Supply Company that the
annual meeting of the stockho Hers
of the company will be held at the
Office of the First National Bank,
Great Bend, Kansas. May Is, 1903,
at O'Clock p. m. .
W. c. SUrTLE Secretary.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24
LOCAL NEWS NOTES

The marriage license business
seems to be picking up. Let her go.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

Al Spencer was over from Hois-
ington last Wednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

There will be an Epworth League
Social Friday, April "a, at the home
of Blanche Nimocks. Ice cream and
cake will be served.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

Geo. Helm was up from Ellinwood
Wednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

Ben Giles has been up the road on
business the past week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

Buy your new hat in the millinery
department at Lundblade & Bolinger's
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

The w. o. w. have invitations out
for grand ball, to be given at the
old opera hall on the evening of the
29th- The best of music viii be
furnished, and good order will pre-
vail.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

= Geo. Thatcher, Jr., has been taking
lessons in taxidermy.s lis first,
efforts were couple OF small birds.
He set them up in the pArlor and the
work was SO perfect that the cid ecato
thinking a good dinner awaited heIS
made a sneak and 9ptured he4birds.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

The Bishop of Salina, ,@the Right
Rev'd. S. NJ. Griswold D.. D., will
visit ST. Johns Episcopal CHURCH,
Great Bend, Tuesday April 28th.
Service will Be at 8 o'clock D. m.
There will also be Holy Conmufiione
next morning wednesday, at 7:45
a m a Q q .
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24
Base Ball.

An informal meeting was held in
Osmond & Coles office last Friday
evening for the purpose of stirring up
little base ball enthusiasm for the
coming season. A board of managers
was selected, consisting of Charlie
Allison, VIM. Osmond. Geo. Greene
Jr., Dan Banta, Will Bunting, Ed
Chapman, Ed Marx and Gus
Schaeffer. The object is to arrange
for the organization of a first class
amateur base ball club, one that the
people will take an interest in and
one that we can put up against the
teams of the state and not be
ashamed of. Something like the old
time invincible Shamrocks. An
effort will be made towards getting a
diamond in the fair grounds, opposite
the grand stand. We believe the
people of the city should encourage
the move, as there should be some
thing more doing here in the summer
than working and drinking pop. Let
US give the boys boost, thereby
adding to our own pleasure, besides it
will help to advertise the town.
Peter Meyers and wife and two
children go this week to Port Wash
ington, Wisconsin, to visit for month
or more with. Mrs. Meyers parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Becker. The
latter couple will celebrate their
golden wedding anniversary on May
9, and the day will be made the
occasion for a reunion of the various
members of the family.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-24

A Shriwise was over from Hoising-
ton Tuesday.
Al Spencer was over from Hois-
ington last Wednesday.
Geo. Helm was up from Ellinwood
Wednesday.
Ben Giles has been up the road on
business the past week.
Roy Denote, having completed
his contract with the Valerius Drug
Co., at Hoisington, is at home
Ed Schneider, the best looking
solicitor the Mutual Life Insurance
Co., of New York, has, IS in the city.
Geo. Bicknel was in from Albion
township Wednesday, reportin wheat
prospects 0. K.
James Armstrong, one of the
business men of Galatia, was in the
city several days this week.
For SALE-2 horses, wagon and
harness, S125. Four blocks south, 2
west or square. c. J. MoMEyER.
There will be First Communion
services at the Catholic church next
Sunday.
T. c. Cork of Hoisington, has
added his name to our subscription
list.
The first commencement and
exhibition of St. Mary's school will
be held in the Opera House May 2S,
1908.
Harry Mecklem left Tuesday
evening for Colorado and other points,
expecting to be gone an indefinite
length of time.
F. A. Barrows, of Galatia, called
Wednesday to see the DEMOCRAT
printing plant and to order the paper
to his address.
You can get any and all kinds of
printing done at the DEMOCRAT Office.
Nothing so good but we can furnish
it.
T. c. Morrison, of Hoisington,
received some of the degrees in the
Commandery Tuesday evening, and
is now full fedged Knight Templar.
The cashiers desk in the New
/ York Store has been moved back to
its former location, on the south side
of the dry goods room.
]. w. Drake and Louis Shaffer of
the north side, were two friends OF
the DEMOCRAT to call Tuesday and
renew for another year.
A splendid showing of new spring
suits and the prices are right at
Lundblade & Bolinger's; remember
we guarantee our c. & w. clothing.
Wedding stationery, either printed
or. copper plate, as well as calling
cards, announcements, etc, furnished
by this Office.
DR.. Dunn, who was injured by a
fall while trimming trees some weeks
ago, is still confined to his home, and
has had some bad spells the past
week
Had you ever thought Of the
convenience of taking your produce
to store where you can do ALL OF
your trading. Take it to Lundblade
& Bolinger's.
The new city administration will
be asked to see if those ''cattle
yards" cannot be removed from
Forest Avenue before the hot weather
comes and the fermentation process
begins.
A district Sunday School conven
ton was held at Pawnee Rock lasf
Sunday, the 18TH On account o.
bad weather there was not a large
crowd present, but the. exercises are
Said fO hauo hoon olao cinn and fh6
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-12-05
CURIOUS FOOD COMPOUND,
Old Homes, Alum, Flint and sulPhurio
Acid for Raising Dread.

Housekeepers have recently been So
licited by some Of the grocers and by
peddlers to try another kind Of baking
cheaper and just as good, as
they say This Is another scheme Of
some baking powder manufacturer to
get a new brand on the market by Offer
ing the grocer a large profit House,
keepers are not usually much benefited
by such changes Alum baking pow
ders are generally low priced. but they
are well known to be detrimental to
aealth. barge quantities of one Of
them were recently seized in New York,
being found to be largely composed of
sharp-pointed grains of ground flint
and sulphuric acid!
Most of the so-called phosphate pow
ders are mixed with alum. The manu-
facturer of phosphate powder has pat
ented the process of making the princi-
pal ingredient Of his powder from bones
digested with sulphuric acid
Housekeepers do not want such mix
lures in their food. They should never
encourage peddlers nor admit testers
or alleged experimenters in food within
their doors, and when buying baking
powder should get brand well known
to be made of cream of tartar, which is
q healthful product Of the grape,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-12-05
CONGRESSIONAL POINTERS.

The five youngest members Of the
house Of representatives in Washington
are Benton Lee French, Idahos one
member, the baby Of the house, who has
just turned his twenty-eighth year;
Morris Sheppard, of the First Texas dis
trict, three months older than French,
Frederick Lands, Of the Eleventh In
diana, aged 80; Asbury Francis Lever,
Seventh South Carolina, not yet 20, and
Thomas William Hardwick, Tenth
Georgia who has yet to see his thirty
first year.
John Shary Williams, of Mississippi
the newly elected leader Of the demo-
Gratis in the house Of representatives.,
was asked how he would keep the demo-
Gratis in line if they should become OBJ
streperous. Easiest thing in the
world, Mr. Williams replied 81 shall
be prepared for any emergency, like a
justice of the peace down In my coun-
try when he was called on by gather
ing of citizens who had it in mind to
hang a man without due process of law.
The justice appeared with a copy q the
statutes Of Mississippi under one arm
and a repeating rifle under the other
Gentlemen he said, 4 am the servant
of the people. can apply the law ia
the great state Of Mississippi to this
case or / can help you shoot the culprit-
lust as YOU elect"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-12-05
CURE SICK HEADACHE.
Followed Directions.

a clergyman in New Jersey hired a man
to act in the capacity OF coachman and
gardener. One day the clergyman bougnt
bottle Of horse ointment, and told the
man to apply it to a lame horse according
to the directions on the bottle.
About an hour aiterward he went to
the barn, and found Sias industriously dip.
ping a spike into the liniment and then
rubbing it against the horses leg.
What are you doing that for?' he
asked
The man looked up with a smile of assur-
ance
Because said he, twas what it said
in the directions on the bottle; but it's
slow work"
You must have made mistake, said
the minister
Il have not, answered the man, in an az.
grieyed tone. ut says here on the bottle:
Apply with large nail or toothbrush,
and as | had no toothbrush, thought d
better use this spike.