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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-03-19
The Recent Temperance Meet.
iupS,

and the surrounding community
enjoy such an awakening as in
the meetings held in the church.
es last week on the temperance
issue. The meetings were plan.
ned by the clergy of the town
and resulted in a complete sue
cess. The lecturer, Rev. George
H. Vibbert, has been in the work
of temperance education in the
state of Pennsylvania for about
eight years, and is thoroughly
booked up on the different pha.
ses of the question. Besides, he
is close student, and has enjoy
ed the advantages of extensive
travel and acquaintance with dis
tinguished men and women, by
which he has become possessed
of very large store of general
information which he utilizes IN
his addresses to good effect, both
IN entertaining and edifying his
audiences. His logic is convinc-
ing, his illustrations are most i'm,
pressive, and the current of his
thought sweeps his hearers along
with him in unbroSen attention.
After his lecture on the theme,
eff let the Saloon alone 1t will
let me alone" there certainly
could not be any in his audience
who did not clearly understand
the fallacy of this assumption,
and that every man, woman and
child in all the land suffers di-
rectly or indirectly, and in
great diversity of ways, from the
saloon. If the dealers in this bus.
mess could be induced to attend
such meetings and behold the
portrayal of these facts in their
true light, it is difficult to con-
ceive of any man who does not
have enough of the humane spir-
it in his nature to force him out
of the business.
Mr.. Vibberts addresses to the
children and to the women were
well calculated to awaken the
deepest antipathy against the to-
bacco and drink habits, and to
call forth their emphatic protest
and earnest effort against them.
His subject in the last address
was, "The Greatest Public Ques-
ton. He compared the liquor
question with various other pub
lie questions, and demonstrated
that beyond all doubt it is the
greatest public question before
the American people to-day
This he showed viewing it from
an economic standpoint, viewing
it as a source of suffering and
misery to humanity, viewing it
as an agency of political corrup-
tion, and viewing it as demoral-
izing and character destroying
agency. All these aspects of the
question were very forcibly illus
trated, and the argument made
irrefutable.
1t was much to be regretted
that Mr.. Vibbert's engagements
were such that he could not be
retained among US longer. When
the meetings closed the people
generally were only beginning to
find out that we were having lee
lures more valuable then those
for which they often pay large
admittance fee. There is good
reason TO believe that much good
will result from these meetings,
and that similar ones may sue
ceed them and keep the reform
spirit in progress.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-03-19
A man and woman are canvass.

A man and woman are canvass.
ing our neighboring towns sell.
ing a peculiar "flower" called
Rose of Jericho" which resem.
bles a piece of dry sponge, and
are to be placed in saucer or
plate and boiling water poured
over them, when the germ in the
sponge-like plant will (after a few
hours) burst forth into a beauti-
ful flower. A great many fiow-
er-loving ladies have procured
the mysterious bunch of moss,
but are just now beginning to
realize that they have been bun
coed.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-03-19

Mr.sand Mrs. G. w. Peck and
little daughter Ruth of PhiIadel-
phia, are visiting friends in this
county.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-03-19

| Vi JOilu vi. MarJln Qleu SATURDAY
at her home in Whips Cove in her
18th year. She had been i'll with
grippe and other complications,
but had been bedfast but two
days. The funeral was held from
her late residence, Monday at /.
p. M, lnterment at Jerusalem
church.
MELLOTT.
At the home of his parents in
Ayr township, on Wednesday,
March II, 1908, John j., young.
est son of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Mellott, died at the age of Ii
years, . months and % days.
John was an excellent boy and
general favorite among his com
panions. Tne cause of his death
was typhoid pneumonia, and he
had been sick only about two
weeks.
Interment was made at Union
cemetery on Friday following.
DAVID STEVENS.
After a prolonged illness Mr..
David Stevens, another of Taylor
townships oldest and most high
ly esteemed citizens, died at his
home at Laidig Tuesday, March
10, 1903, aged ~ years, Z months
and ) days. Interment in the
cemetery at Fairview church on
the Thursday Immediately fol-
lowing.
About forty five years ago Mr..
Stevens was united in marriage
to Miss Margaret Heeter who,
with three sons, Harry X. and
VIM. L. of Laidig, and Samuel d.
of Cham bersburg, survive him.
Mr.. Stevens was a veteran of
the Civil War, being a mem Der of
Company G., Two Hundred and
Fifth, p. V. While he never as
pired to positions of political pre-
ferment, he was frequently call
ed on to fill offices of local trust,
and since the beginning of Harri-
sons administration he served
very efficiently as postmaster at
Laidig.
He was a consistent mem Der of
the Methodist Episcopal church.
MISS ETHEL j. ALEXANDER.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Alexander will learn with
sorrow, of the death of their only
child which occurred March s,
at Fannettsburg at the home of
Mrs. AleXander's mother, Mrs.
Everts. Some years ago they
had moved to Cleveland, Ohio;
and a few weeks ago, started to
come to Fulton and Franklin on a
visit. The mother and daughter
expecting to remain until August.
On the way the daughter became
i'll and they were compelled to
stop two weeks in Cham bersburg
then came to Fannettsburg. 1t
was soon seen that her case was
hopeless. During her illness they
had eleven different doctors to
see her. She had become mem.
ber of the church at the age of
ten, and during her illness said
that the future was bright She
told her mother not TO shed
tear, that if the Lord had any
work for her TO do she would get
well, and if not, she would be ta-
ken. She had just graduated
from the high school at Cleve.
land, Ohio, aud had planned to
graduate in music and have q col.
lege education by the time she
was of age She planned every
thing for her funeral services
She asked to be buried in a white
coffin and have a white hearse
drawn by white horses.
lnterment was made at Fan
nettsburg on the Wednesday fol.
lowing her death. Services con-
Quoted by Rev. Gottschall. She
was just two months past sixteen
years of age.
.-----------------------
Miss Mova Johnston ubo hos
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-03-19
HARVEST OF DEATH.
Those Who Have Been Summoned
to the Other World.

Mrs. Isabella Martin, mother
of John M. Martin died Saturday
at her home in Whips Cove in her
18th year. She had been i'll with
grippe and other complications,
but had been bedfast but two
days. The funeral was held from
her late residence, Monday at .
p. M, lnterment at Jerusalem
church.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-03-19

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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
Has He Eound TT

Polk, Ark, Nov "a remedy that will
absolutely cure Rheumatism has been dis
covered by Mr. George Inland of this place.
Mr. Hiland is satisfied that the remedy he
has used is a sure cure, for it cured him of a
very serious case of Acute Rheumatism
when he was so bad that he could not move.
Z This is what he says
IL was troubled with what is called Acute
rheumatism in 1900 l was in such shape
that | could not move without help. | was
but l was still in great pain when my wife
saw Dodd's Kidney Pills advertised as cure
for Rheumatism. She insisted on my trying
them, and | felt better after taking the first
box. continued, and now am well and able
to work all the time. l have found Dodd's
Kidney Pills to be just what they are claimed
to be- perfect cure for Rheumatism"
Mr.. Hands very positive statement seems
matism can be cured.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
ART ENTHUSIAST.
=. Did Beat All How Much Anima-
Q ton There Was I'm the
Picture.

When the artist son of John Harper was g
raw stud ent his father was very much in
terested i1S his. work. One day he saw new
" finished picture on the easel, relates the
NewoYork Times.
''Ahl that's fine" he. burst out, fine,
my boy! You've struck the right thing now
-ssfe and action"
"But, father, don't understand what you
mean"
in it.. Look at those horses, rearing and
tearing ahead, Juggling at the reins-and
their riders are standing up In their stirrups,
shouting and waving their sabers over their
s9sns.;on ~ we pie'ue = m non I IaSt
charge at Waterloo?"
mo, father, that's your bee. patch in {
strong wind :"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
Wise.

Though worth several millions, Hugh Nc
Langhlin, the Brooklyn democratic boss,
spends very little money on himself, his
clothing at times being absolutely shabby
His chief lieutenant, James Shevlin, is a
relative by marriage and dealer in shoes,
says New York exchange. Come over to
my store" said Shevlin one day, land get
you pair of good shoes made" The old man
sdemurred at first, but finally consented and
was measured for fine pair. Shortly aft
three times as much as he is accustomed to
pay for footwear. He looked at the docu.
ment grayely for a minute, wrote across the
face Of it: "Collect from Shevlin; he's re-
sponsible," remailed it to the sender and
beard nothing more about the matter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
WhfchS

The president had an informal reception
n his office recently and number of visitors
kere presented to him. One lady introduced
aerself as from Jacksonville, Fla, and said:
Mr. President, l have come all this way
Just to see you. l have never seen a live
president before" Mr.. Roosevelt seemed
much amused. well, WE'LL" he said. ~
hope you don't feel disappoin tment now that
Fou have seen one. Lots of people in these
parts go all the way to Jacksonville to see
live alligator. l wonder which kind of 9
tourist feels the most sold"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
THE WRONG sIM1LR.
.rh..s=a. as.s tAeac.se OF Yo.as
= =. Lady Who Was a Scale
go .ss 80 Breaker. - -


Now, in order 90 make plain what is. to fol:
bounds. says Judge. True love, however, we
sill concede for ne sake of argument. knows
10 waist-lines. And no woman is ever 20 tat
ts her fortune. Therefore, to proceed.
hessieurs
He kreeis, as we have previously said, at
he feet of the -heiress.
You are all the world to mel" he ex-
laims
WHAT" she pants You wretch! are
argest diameter of the world '
In vain does be argue that the equator is an
imaginary line. This only makes II worse.
aphorically, she sits down on him;
meta phoricaiiy, he Is crushed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
Too Many Wives.

D. L. Gordon, of Salina, is under ar
rest for bigamy. Gordon was married
at Abilene recently to Myrtle Compton.
He was recognized by a soldier who
had been with him in the army, and
who claims Gordon has a wife in Ii
Junta Col
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
BETHSAIDA.
A Tale of the Time of the Caesars-By
Malcolm Dearborn, Author
of "LiOnel Ardon.,,

This story covers an interesting period,
hat Of the brutal Tiberius Caesar and the
scenes in which the Saviour figures, as he
Is being led TO execution, and the effect his
preseDce produces on the two chief per.
sonageS of the story is graphically described.
of great wealth. His father, Petronius, has
been doomed to death by order of Augustus
Caesar. whom he had unintentionally of.
tended: On his last night on earth, while
palace, he witnessed strange light in the
heavens. 1t rose, paused, vibrated, Their
slowly disappeared in its course towards
syria:
proaches and announces to him the birth OF
a son. The Roman marvels, and al once as
soclates the wondrous light in the heavens
. with othe birth of his son. The light, OF
course, was the star of Bethlehem, pro.
claiming the birth Of Christ, whose influence
over Petronius' son makes up the main in
cidents of the story. That night Petronius
dies by his own hand to avoid the ignomin,
ious death planned for him by Augustus.
Arlstarchus, grown to manhood, becomes
Disguised with the materialism and vapid
luxury OF Rome, and Is, moreover, involved
in a quarrel with Tiberius during one OF the
latter's drunken orgies. He flies Rome, and
g turns Eastward in his course. There he
learns, OF the strange fame of the "Naza.
wish is granted by sight of Jesus he i:
being led to execution. The effect upon the
Roman is intense; its revolutionizes his
whole life.
The horoine Bethsaida, who gives nam.
TO the story. is maiden of humble brit, bu
of strange character and commanding beau
t.. Her father has trained her to be dane
ing girl at the court of Plate. She, too, sees
Christ as he is being led to death, and the
effect wrought causes her to plan flight
from the influence of PLATE and his court.
Chance brings about Meeting between hei
and Aristarchus, and their mutual expe
riences in the encounter with Christ forms
bond between the strangely assorted pair
whose training and environment had beer
so foreign to one another.
The alternate bursts of tyranny and kindli
ness that distinguish Plate, whose love 70
her, is his one saving trait, make an engag
ing study. Claudia. herself, will, doubtless
appeal to many readers as the most loveabl.
character in the book: Her justice, religion
sympathy and devotion are we'll depicted
The tone of the book is that of unquestion
ing belief. in the miraculous birth and mis-
sion of Christ. o
Handsomely bound in Cloth, 12mo., 81 so
Published by the G. w. Dillingham; com
pany, New York.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
Frightened Baby into spasms.

A Lyons man thought he. would
play joke on his baby girl, so he
came into a room suddenly, made a
noise and picked the little one up
quickly. The baby was so frightened
that it went into spasms which re-
suited in complete paralysis and it has
since been unable to move.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
Solo Would BE Appreciates.

"Allow me to introduce you to Prof. Alpen
Stocker. He has this season surmounted the
difficulties OF the Matterhorn."
80, delighted, professor. i must beg of
Fou to attend my next musical reception ard
bring the Matterhorn with you!"-StE=y
StorISs
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
Agreeable Surprise.

Mrs. Gill, of Muscotah, was thought
to be fatally injured in runaway.
Her daughter was sent for and when
she arrived the mother walked out to
the gate to welcome her in.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
WIN duplicate Premtum.,

The Kansas commission to the
Louisiana Purchase exposition at st.
Louis announced that 1t had decided
to give $4,000 to assist the cattlemen
Of the state in making creditable ex-
hibit at St. Louis. It is planned to du-
plicate all premiums awarded Kansas
cattlemen.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

Sportsman (wishing for fresh fields to con-
Iuer)-...'I should like to try my hand at big
ga me Fair lgnoramus-"Yes, | suppose
irds!'-Punch
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
The State VIII Investigate.

The state board of railroad commits
sioners will investigate the alleged
practice Of trainmen on several Of the
railroads in the state of exacting tips
from elevator and mill men before tn ey
will set in empty cars.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
A Foe to the Saloon.

The Standard Oil company is opposed
to saloons in the Kansas oil district,
and is offering to put up SIS for each
81 raised from other sources for the
purpose Of fighting the joints.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
Won't Let 1t Die.

Attorneys for Jessie Morrison, now
serving a 25-year sentence for killing
Mrs. Clara Castle at Eldorado, have
prepared an appeal to the supreme
court of the United States.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
Frfghtful Incident

From Ashland comes the report that
a man there who thought to reduce a
pimple on his nose by the use of lini-
ment made a mistake in bottles and got
hold of the one containing his wife's
bust developer"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
Invitation to Editors.

The North Central Kansas Editorial
association has been invited by tho
managers Of the worlds fair to visit
the exposition as guests of the man.
agement during the week ending May
16.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

Hes what call good loser" ''He
didn't seem that way to me- Why, 1 sa W
aim lose $3.50 at poker last night, and ne
6 don ae5 At all 1ogav You should
dropped a half dollar and it rolled down
the culvert. "-Catholic Standard and Times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

There are Is divorce cases on the
docket Of the Geary county district
court, of which five are brought by
women who married enlisted men at
Fort Riley. The soldiers lived with
their wives until discharged or trans
ferred and then deserted them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
Hfa ClaNsih cation.

"TeH me what you eat" said the wise
guy. and I'll tell you what you are"
"Rats!" calculated the scoffer.
"Ah" retored the W. G. According to
the dope book you are a Chinaman. Chi
eago Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
Everybody Lost.

Four men were arrested at Larned for
shooting craps. When the officers
nabbed the men there was half dollar
in sight. The men were fined 500 each
and the officers even got the half dol
lar.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
Too Close to the Colt.

A Finney man with a knife in his
hand walked behind a colt. The colt
kicked the hand and drove the. knife
through the other hand with such
force that it was necessary to call a
doctor to dig it out.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
CowIey County in Trouble.

Cowley county is short of funds to
meet current obligations, and the at
torney general advises that a county
cannot issue warrants for a greater
amount in any one year than the
amount of the tax levy for that year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
wouldn't Put On Bond.

The Topeka city council refused a
franchise to the Topeka-Manhattan
Electric Railway company because 1t
failed to put up cash bond to guaran-
tee completion of the road.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
Remarkable Family.

At the fiftieth wedding anniversary
of Rev. Thomas Mcbride and Mrs. Nc
Bride, at independence, eight sons
were present. There has never been a
death in the family.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
waggcner Enters the race,

B. P. Waggener, the Missouri Pa
cific railroad attorney at Atchison,
wants to succeed J. G. Johnson, of
Peabody, as democratic national COM
mitteeman. John H. Atwood, Of Leav-
enwOrth, also covets the job.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
A Holiday for Road Building.

Every business house was closed at
Columbus the other day and hundreds
of people went out to work On the
public highway, although weather con-
ditionS were unfavorable.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
VIII Raise Sugar Beets.

The sugar beets raised this season
around Arkansas City tested the high
est of all the beets along the Arkansas
river. An acreage will be cultivated
next year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
Urging Curtis for Judge.

A Washington dispatch said that q
number of Kansans were urging that
Congressman Charles Curtis enter the
race; for the federal judgeship to sue
coed Judge Hook.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
Robbins, Norwich, n. Y. Feb. IL, 1900.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

Can y.u put two and two together
Not so well as one and one; I'm a min
Ister. detroit Free Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

A reverse is where you turn your money
over the wrong way.-Puck
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

At the China Shop.-Superintenden
I'VE are likely to have brisk sale of CHINA
ware this year, Mr.. Tier" Floorwalker-
sendent-sI see it stated that long fiowint
sleeves are coming into fashion. "-BostoI
Transcript.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
But No Cash.

Thieves entered Farber's shoeshoj
at Paola and carried of IA pairs O
shoes, an overcoat and a set of falls
teeth, but no cash.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

Caller-"Is the man of the house in?'
Maid-"Yes, but the woman of the house
wont let HIM come out. San Francisco
Wasp.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
Pointed Querx,

She-I might have married foreign noble
man!
He-That so-who did pay his debts
Judge.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
Living I'm Tents.

There is such a rush Of travellers to
towns in the Kansas gas belt that ho-
tells cannot care for them. Houses are
at premium and many are living In
tents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

Money refunded for each package @
Putnam Fadeless Dyes if unsatisfactory.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

There are so many disagreeable people
VINO simply won't heap Goals of fire on our
aeads-Puck
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
In and Out of Arkansas City.

The Arkansas City council has
granted a franchise for the purpose of
building an electric railway, light and
power plant. Besides building in the
city the company will build an interur-
ban road with Arkansas City as CEN
ter
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

To Cure O Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
The County May Invest.

sue to aid in developing Atchisons
three-foot vein Of coal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
Cash Earnings Large.

e. B. Jewett, warden of the state
penitentiary, turned into the state
treasury. $1,745.73, as cash earnings Of
the institution for October.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

Mr.. Jacob Fleig writes from II Sum-
ner avenue, Brooklyn, n. Y:
sf am now new man at the age Of
seVenty-fVe years, thanks TO your
wonderful remedy Perana. ".--Jacob
Ffeig.
Catarrhal Inflammation of the mucous
lining of the kidneys, also called
"Bright's disease" may be either acute
or chronic. The acute form produces
symptoms of such prominence that the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
SterIing's New Depot.

The Santa Fe's new depot at Ster-
ling will be opened November Is with
a reception by citizens and banquet
will follow.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
Krohn o Physfcal Wreck.

Philip Krohn, known in Kansas q
years ago, Is now physical wreck In
Cander, n. 7.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
Arrests in wichita.

during October and $3.50 collected II
fines
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
Street Railroad for salina.

Denver capitalists are trying to Sc
cure franchise to operate electric
street cars in Salina