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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20

The Cooking Cluo ceiebrated the
birthday of tleir twins2Fred Zlta-
vern ard Nick Smith-last Tuesday
Dipht
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20

Miss Mary Rvsh, of UrDana, Ills, a
sister of Mrs j w. James arrived last
week for an extended stay with friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20

Jim Welch. of north east of town. is
expected home in few days. with his
bride. He was married this week to
Miss May Harms, of West Bend, Wis.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20

Mrs. VIM Builnger is in receipt of
letter from Mrs W. A Hanger,
stating that the later is in ST. 'Clara's
hospital at Lincoln. His. =
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20

Miss Alois Emerson. of vest of town
is visiting in lowe
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20

a young lady from the country,
who was attending college in Kansas,
wrote to her sister that she was deep
ly In love with ping pong. eThe old
man heard 1t read, but didn't under
stand it quite. and thinking it a
serious matter took hand in the cor
respondence. MY dear daughter.
Fanny tells me that you nave fallen
in love with Ping Pong You must
give him up at once for you know l
will not allow id Chinamau to
marry into nv family
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20

w. L Harrison was shown tie
mysteries o. the Woodmen of the
World, Tuesday evening. aud the toys
sav he WAS an excellent candidate
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20

Anna Held takes u bath IN milk
every morning, aud the wiseo ones
among those who happen Go be stopping
at The SANG hotel drink their c.fee
black
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20

Wallace, the Photographer, is maxi
ing the greatest reduction on high
class Photographs that ever was
known in Great Bend. Watch for his
announcement
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20

District court Will convene again
on the 23d the ditch matter will
take up most OF the time OF this
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20

George Wilks and Mary e Sander
son. both OF Heller, were married by
Probate Judge FEEDER, Thursday after
noon. George and his bride are well
known young people, and have a host
of friends who were somwhat surprisej
at them getting married so quietly
It seems none of the Heller people
knew of until it was over. Pos
sibly the DEMOCRAT man should apol>
ogiZs to them or not giving the in
for nation in the last issue, but Geo.
requested US to say nothing about it
until after it wss all over, and being
of an accommodating disposition, we
consented to with hold the same. No
harm done.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20

A V smith, wife and baby, left
Monda! evening for Auburn, Indiana
where they expect 10 make their future
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20

Big dance at the oE,iinwood opera
house on the night of the 23d. &c
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20

We are much Obliged to W "a.
Hanger, of Neosbo, Mo, for cash on
subscription
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20

Louis Schroeder. OF Otis has entered
suit against the Rock Island &. B for
s16 900 damages, caused by that road
falling to supply cars. or to get out
cars when loaded at CARRIER Ok !,
where Mr. Schneider bought wheat
last year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20

Mrs Geo .Brisby had the misfortune
to srain a wrist Tuesday
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20

Mrs. L. B. Coss, of Heizar. has been
quite sick for the past few weeks. but
is getting better now. Her daue hter,
Mrs. Mollie Fry berger, has been taxi
ing care of her. .: -
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20

W, l. SmYtn, tue gentiemanly
iumbsr nao, ma de flying visit TO
Hutchinson, Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20

The Athenian Club will meet with
Mrs. Lillian Grimes on Monday even
ing the 23d.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20

The many kind friends who so free
death of our little Aeieta, have our
hearty thanks for their many neighbo. =
" attentions.
FRED MOORE
Mrs CARRIE MOORE
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20

o. B Looney, The Cfahn banker.
made a business trip to Sc Louis last
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20

Mrs l. p. ADer visited at Pawnee
Rock last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20

The Negligence of q printer. In fail
ing to make correction marked
made rf1e DEMeCRAT say last week
that bucks would soon be flying
south. The change of single letter
I will hardly. make bucks is as we'll 81
ducks"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20
Frank Krun is reported on the sick

Frank Krun is reported on the sick
list.
Miss Ada Shaffer is home from her
two weeks outIrR-
Miss AIois Emerson, of vest of town
is visiting in lowe
Geo. Streuie aud w,Ee eniertai led.
Wednesday evening.
Arnold Friend. of Chicago. visited
friends here this week.
Mrs. AL Spencer entertained a few
friends at dinner Tuesday evening
Jake Swift and George SlonigeF
accompanied Mart Swift to California
this week.
We are much Obliged TO W "a. 1
Hanger, of Neosbo, Mo, for cash on
subscription :.
W, l. smytn. Tue gentlemanly
!umbsr nao, ma de flying visit TO
Hutchinson, Sunday.
: Every body should attend the Art
Exhibit next week. It is for the bene-
| fit of the public schools
The Congregational ladies met with
Mrs Charles and Mrs: Dean Wednes !
day at the latter's home
w. F. Klein 81 Co. bave fine bunch
of one, two, and three year old mules
for sale. See them for prices.
The Breeder & Dodge real estate
office is being moved from the Fair
block to rooms over the *Cy clone,
Store.
K. r. Moses represented the Citizens
National Bank of this city, at the
bankers meeting at % Hutchinson,
Mrs. VIM Bonnger is in receipt of
4 letter from Mrs ". A Hanger,
stating that the later is in st. 7Claras
| hospital at Lincoln. His
It's rumored that Miss Jeanette
Strobe was married at sOuray, Colo.
the 10th She had recently gone there
tor a visit TO her brother. Herman.
Jim Welch. of north east of town. is
expected home in few days. with his
bride. He was married this week to
Miss May Harms, of West Bend, Wis.
A meeting Of the Kindergarten
Association will be held this-Friday
-aftern oon. at the residences of Louis
n. ff,1f %
sired
Wallace, the Photographer, is maxi
ing the greatest reduction on high
class Photographs that ever was
known in Great Bend Watch for his
announcements.
Mrs. L. B.sCoss, of Heizar. has been
quite sick for the past few weeks, but
is getting better now. Her daue htef.
MIS-. Mollie Fryberger, has been taxi
ing care of Der. - -..sss
Jas. Pettitt and wife, father and
mother of Mrs. j.. & johnson. who
have baen visiting here since before
the holidays, left Wednesday evening
for their home in Ohio. 49,,
Richard Angove, for many years a
resident of this county, near He;zer. is
said to have been married in England
recently, and is on his way back to
America with his bride.
The many friends of Myrtle Carson.
formerly Miss Myrtle Freyberger. who
now resides at Pittsburg. Pa. regret
to learu OF the death of her four year
old son, Ruilin, which occurred recent
~.
H E Noodmap. of Bison. and Andy
Mantz of Heller were in town Tues>
day evening, 90 their way down into |
Oklahoma to look up the lay Of the
land They expect to be gone about
week
Prof IL. W Bailey mas sold his
photo gallery to.S A Shepard, aud
will give possession March lst Prot. |
Bailey will continue rs a resident of
our city, and devote his entire time
| To- view work. /
a. l.. Breeder, of Cove county. VIII
came down last week to VISIT with h 8
"a
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20

Miss Ada Shaffer is home from her
two weeks out1rg
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20

Geo. Brinkman was in Hutchinson
this week, attending q bankers COZ =
Unnfinn
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20


ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS :
ADDITIONAL LOCAL ITEMS.
A number of cases Of measles in
town.
Jeff Yancys is back from his visit to
cid Missouri
Fire Co. meeting Friday evening
next. theo27lh
Mrs l. P. ADer visited at Pawnee
Rock last week.
Mrs Geo Brisby had the misfortune
to sersin wrist Tuesday.
Big dance at the oEiinwood opera
house on the night of the 23d. g
Fred Aber aud wife returned to
Oklahoma the first of this week
Little Bee Rush, daughter of Will
A. RusB, is quite i'll With measles
o. B Loouey, the Cfahin barker
made business trip to Sc Louis last
week.
Geo. Brinkman was in Hutchinson
this week, attending bankers COL =
vention.
The Athenian Club will meet with
Mrs. Lillian Grimes on Monday even
inge the 23d.
Miss Kote Demei, OF ElIinwood, will
make her home with Mrs Dan Willms
at Hutchinson.
VIII Dodge, west of town, will sell
outland go to Washington state. where
ne has sister living q
Marion Stewards and wife, and
Harry Holmes and wife have returned
from their Wisconsin trip.
Postmaster Nichols, of Heller, was
down to the county seat, Saturday
and called on the DEMOCRAT
Frank Porter, w. B Lucas and
Rob't Merten are in Wichita, attend-
ing the Masonic grand lodge.
DR.. Chas. Ewing. who, has been To-
Gated at Deighton for year or more,
will hang out his shingle in l. arned.
Henry Wjt,e,a Louis oKruckenbure
and Henry Gxgelman. of near Heiz-r.
called on the DEMOCRAT Saturday.
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sister of Mrs j. w. James arrived last
week for an extended stay with friends.
Heller talks of boring tor gas. Our
committee should get move on it.
and not let the alIer towns pipe us
off
The Cooking Ciuo ceiebrated the
birthday of tleir twins-Fred Zlta-
vern ard Nick Smith-last Tuesday
night,
Smed Wilkinson and son Amos
were down from the north side Tues
day evening. 10 attend w. o. W
lodge
A V smith, wife and baby, left
Monday evening for Auburn, Indiana
where they expect 10 make their future
home
District court Will convene again
on the 23d the ditch matter will
take up most OF the time of this
session. ooo
4 number OF tue neighbors anc
friends of Nil. and Mrs. Geo q. Kin
caid gave that couple surprize party
Wednesday night =
T. b. Ward, of Golden Colo. 4
former resident OF this county. stop
ped eff over Friday on his way bom'
fromZan Iiiirois visit.
Ernest Sseripg aud Anna Robert
are to be married ut Pittsburg, Kss.
On the 2Sd. Mr.. Sterling was raise'
near Heller. this county.
w. L Harrison Was shown tt
mysteries o. the Woodmen of tn
World, Tuesday evening. aud the toy
say he Was an excellent candidate.
Anna Held takes - bath IN mil
every morning, aud the wiseo one
smeng those who happen TO be stoppip
at The SANG hotel drink their c,ffe
i black
The Art Exhibit &ilt begin ne,
Wednesday al O'Clock and will
open every afternoon and evening unit
Saturday night. Admission 10 cen
for children AID Is cents for adults
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20

Fire Co. meeting Friday evening
next. theo27lh
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20
ADDITIONAL LOCAL ITEMS,

A number of cases Of measles in
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20

Jeff Yancys is back from his visit to
old Missouri
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-20

black.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-27

Court Unity, Jackson, Amador County,
who came to this city some time ago for
the benefit of his health. has 80 far re-
covered that last week he left for his
home
William Brewer and Thomas Johnson,
members Of Court Unity, and S. v. Ahl-
berg, past chief ranger, and G. A Ander-
son of one OF the courts in Utah, were
visitors at the Office of Permanent Secre-
tary Falconer last week.
Bohemian Circle had a pleasant social
on the third Friday in September.
California Circle has arranged for So
cial on the evening of September so.
Supreme Chief Companion Mrs. yalente
and Supreme Sub-Chief Mrs. Berger are
visiting the circles in Amador County
The juvenile band Is arranging for a
concert, day and night, at the Chutes
The Past Chief Rangers Association will
have a day and night at the same place
on October Z.
The whist tournament between Court
Wyersdale and Court Lincoln resulted in a
victory By a narrow margin in favor of
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-27

great aggregation OF handsome ladies
with their escorts. who in the early part
OF the evening were entertained with
mandolin selections by the Garcia broth
eEs and the Cavflle sisters, Indian club
swinging by Professor O'Reiey and vo-
cal selections by Miss Fisher. Then there
was dancing for two hours.
Western Addition Lodge had several
candidates 10 initiate at its meeting on
the third Thursday in September. There
were present a number OF the members
OF the sister lodges, who were anxious
TO see how the officers Of this new lodge
did the work From the remarks made
II was evident that they were pleased
Progress Lodge on he second Friday
in September enjoyed a banquet served
TO winners OF contest for membership
by the losing side. It was for members
only and il was decidedly enjoyable
General Organizer H c. Lewis has or
ganized a new lodge called Sunset, which
win transact its business in this city.
He also instituted a new lodge at San
Mateo. being assisted IN the work by P.
S. Barclay as past president.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-27
Ancient Forestry.

O oURT WYERSDALE Of the An
Client Order Of Foresters at its
~ meeting on the first Monday IN
September was favored with a visit from
members Of the order IN Berkeley, there
being among the visitors David Barnes,
who at some length explained his ideas as
TO how the Ancient Order Of Foresters
can be extended IN this State.
Court San Gottardo of Oakland at its
last meeting initiated eight strangers and
received the applications Of seventeen
who want TO become members of the
court.
Courts Advocate and Piedmont Of Ala
media County report that they are MAX
ing good progress for the order and in
creasing the membership roll.
Court Occidental celebrated the twentv-
third anniversary Of its fraternal birth
by an entertainment and dance in Golden
Gate Hall on the night Of the third
Thursday in September. High Chief
Ranger Sanborn. who sas present. de-
livered a very interesting address.
Past Chief Ranger William Trerrery of
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-27
Independent Foresters.

the ii5isf Independent order sofT Of For or
esters paid visit to Stockton last
week TO see that the details for the ses-
sion Of the High Court are being carried
out and that proper arrangements are
made for the reception OF Supreme Chief
Ranger Oronhyateka-
All plans are being perfected for the
large class initiation IN this c1ty on the
occasion Of the visit Of the supreme chief
ranger on October II. The board Of depu-
ties. through c. Q. Stewart, chairman,
and o. K. Brown, secretary, has sent a
stirring appeal TO the members OF the
several courts to make a big showing on
that occasion.
Deputy Supreme Chief Ranger Stewart
IS soon 10 pay an official visit to Court
Buena EsDeranza in Salinas.
The SNOWFALL party given In Franklin
Hall by Court Golden Gates auxiliary,
Golden Gate Social Club, was a decided
success. The hall was crowded and dur
ing the evening there was a shower of
Enowballs which for time was SO fierce
that some were under the impression that
they encountered a real snowstorm.
Court Mission at its last session gave
evidence that It proposes to make good
showing at the class initiation
On September p Court Noe Valley had
an open meeting that was attended by
large number Of people, who were treated
70 a pleasing literary, musical and intel
lectual programme. Among the visitors
were Supreme Deputy Chief Ranger G. Q.
Stewart and General Deputy High Chief
Ranger E N Cameron, also the entire
membership Of Companion Court Yerba
Buena. The programme was followed by
a dance.
Court Seal Rock at fits meeting Septem-
Der q received fourteen applications.
supreme Deputy Chief Ranger Stewart.
General Deputy Cameron and High Mar
shal Murphy paid visit on September "a
TO the court IN Salinas and delivered
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-27
California Consistory.

- ALIFORNIA CONSISTORY No. S.
a and A s. r. NJ. Frank B. Ladd
~ commanding, on the evening OF
September IS conferred the thirty-sscond
degree on a class Of twenty-five. The de-
gree was conferred by Fred ]. H Rick
son, who was assisted by members OF
Oakland Consistory No. 2 OF Oakland 1t
was, for the first time in this city. con-
ferred with all the officers in costume.
The robes are all new and said to be the
most magnificent ever worn by officers.
They were procured at cost OF S12JO.
Members Of the order who have witnessed
the work performed in some Of the East
ern cities. where it is claimed the acme OF
perfection has been reached, stated that
California's work was Just a little bet
ter than anything they had ever seen
The music incidental to the work was by
a choir composed Of Miss Mile Flynn,
soprano; Charles L. GOetting, tenor; Mss
Adeline Z. Birchler, cOntraltO; S. Homer
Henley, basso. and ]. H. Pratt, organist
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-27
Woodcran.

~ AN. FRANCISCO CIRCLE Of the
H. Women OF Woodcraft issued in
- vftations In the form OF q rail-
road ticket good for one continuous trip
and return 10 the ice cream social, enter
.ainment and dance on Friday evening,
September q, IN Mission Masonic Hall. .
A feature OF the entertainment was the
giving Of a prize 70 the most popular lady
who attended and one 10 the LATEST man
The entertainment that was given IN
the Eagles Han IN the early part OF Sep
tember by Redwood Circle No. =. Women
q Woodcraft. was one OF the greatest
successes in that line that this circle has
ever given. There were more than 30
people IN the hau and these were enter
tained with g lengthy and interesting pro-
granue made Up OF the following num-
b&rs:
Piano solo, Mrs Gertrude Cowles; spe-
cialties, baby Inez and baby Ody; violin
solo, Albert Morrison accompanied by
Cecil CoWles); song and dance, Kota Car
}in; banjo solo, ". Miller accompanied
by Cecil COwles); recitation (by special
reQuesl), Miss Mabel 1IcNa1ly; speciaItfes,
Gertrude sisters; vocal solo, Miss Is
teIle Crauna; recitation, Byron Bent, vio-
lin solo, Mrs. Alice Guthriei comic spe-
cialties, Tom Carlin; vocal solo, Mrs
Grace Davis.
This was followed by the young peo-
PIES delight. dancing, for two hours The
affair was most admirably managed un-
der the direction OF a committee, OF which
Mrs. Nellie Blangy was the chairman.
The ball that was given On the evening
OF September Is IN the assembly hall Of
the Red Mems building BY California Cir
Gle was well attended and proved a so
cisI success. There was a good pro-
gramme Of dances, hrst-class music and
much enthusiasm
The Eoodmen's visiting committee paid
a visit on September 10 70 Redwood Camp
and was well received. There were in
etructive talks by several members Of the
committee. OF which p. F. Giiroy IS the
chairman and David Oliver Jr.. editor OF
the Pacific WOoduans secretary. On Sep
ternber 3 the committee VIII visit Ia
malpais camp, on October Golden Gate
Csrrp ans on October y the circles Of the
Women Of Woodcraft in Eagles Hail.
on sSDteuber q the Choppers Friend
shin cub held an interesting meeting IN
It's han in the Pioneer building 4 number
81 supNcstfons for membership were pre-
sented and referred 10 committees on IN
veetlgation. This club wants TO increase
fts membership 10 lo9o-
The first whist party Of the season by
Spruce circle Of the Women Of Wood
craft was on September II IN the Wood
mems new hall. Alameda The attend
ance was the largest ever seen at a whist
entertainment by this circle and Il proved
q gratifying success There were many
complimentary remarks "a the Deautif ul
appearance n the hall, which was ceco-
rated with potted plants and lit Up with
soft shaded electric bulbs. The seven
prizes, donated by members Of the circle,
were awarded TO Mrs CassWei, Mrs
Goldstone, Miss Hansen, Miss F'arno and
1Iessrs. Nissen. Hansen and Follrath-
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-27
Royal Arcanum.

a RGONAUT COUNCIL at its last
IN meeting received an official
"A visit from Grand Regent Gun
zendorfer and Grand Secretary d. w Ma
loon, the latter a resident OF Los An
geles. These officers were accompanied
by Deputy Grand Regent G.. L. Davidson
of Los Angeles, Past Regent A. F. Howell
and number Of the local deputies Dur
ing the evening the grand regent pre-
sented TO George w. Dixon, secretary Of
the council, beautiful gold watch charm
in recognition OF his work in securing
within given period and having had mi
tiated more candidates than any other
member in the State. The presentation
speech was eulogistic OF one OF the most
indefatigable workers for the Royal Ar
canum- There was a modest response
and this was followed by addresses by
G. L. Davidson, A. F. Howell, Colonel ].
]. Tobin. DR.. w. F. Lewis. N. g. de
Roco, c. NJ. Howe, F. Head. W. E. Bene-
dict and Regent Longworth.
The grand regent and grand secretary
paid a visit TO San Jose Council and to
a good representation of the member
ship they delivered stirring and encour-
aging addresses for the good Of the or
der The officers and members promised
to double the membership OF the council
before the close of the year.
Alameda Council was visited by the
grand officers named and on that occa-
sion they were accompanied by Past Re-
gents Davidson, Hodgkins and Bartlett
and Alternate Supreme Representative
Dixon. This council, 1t appeared from
the record, has just passed the 100 mark.
1t expects to attain the 200 mark before
the next session OF the Grand Council.
Buena Vista Council at it's meeting on
September II had a jinks in honor Of
Grand Secretary MaloOn- Dr. S W. Truitt
acted as chairman of the evening. The
following was the programme OF the even
ing, which was greatly appreciated:
1.-The Serenade," Buena Vista Orchestra; /;
violin SOLO Edgar Goldsmith: club swing
ing ]. Harding Lewis; whistling solo,
Carl Crichton. address Of welcome G..
Gunzendorfer; response. d. W. AIaloon
G. s.: cornet solo, Henry Auerbaeh; tenor
solo, William Ogilvie; piano solo. Morris