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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

Tice G. Ulsh, of Clafin, and Julia
A. Stoskopf, of Dubuque, were Used
marriage license this week, and bans
have been published for Oct 18th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

Frank Porter commenced the work
of moving his drug store into the
room next west of the P. O. Thurs
day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

Services at St. Johns church next
Sunday at 4 a. m. and 8 p. m.
Rev. Geo. Belsey.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

Probate Judge FEEDER made bust
ness trip to Topeka this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

A room has not yet been secured
for the Poultry Show, but announce
ment as to where it will be held will
be made later.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

A. H. Baker, the hustling real
estate man of Hoisington, was in
Great Bend Wednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

Will Younkin has bought the Arm
strong general store, at Galatia.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

Alfalfa Seed for Sale, The sup
ply is somewhat limited. Better see
S. A. Newcombe and get what you
want
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

Miss Hattie Meacham is one of the
new clerks at Lundblade & Bolinger's.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

Mrs. Chas. Zutavern and daughter
returned to Oklahoma City, this week
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

Mrs. Matte ]. Compton returned,
Wednesday, from. a visit to her sons
at Larned and Rozell.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

Newsman ]. E. Savage is having a
commodious addition built to his
house-to give more room for the
children we presume.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

For SALE-480 acres 1 mile south
of town. Fine stock and Alfalfa
farm. Also my house blocks east
of Court House. IT.. FOUCH.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

TAKEN UP : At my place 4 miles
north east of town, one bay colt and
one black colt, about yearlings.
Came to place in April. Owner
please call and pay expenses.
John SODEN.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

For SALE, cheap, a second hand
Franklin Typewriter. Needs a little
repairing. See DEMOCRAT office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

Chas. E. Coffey, for some time an
employee of L. c. Miller's cigar
factory, opened an establishment of
his own in Hoisington this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

Rev. Mccartney and wife, of Kins
ley, are visiting friends here thi
week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

L. Baldwin last week brought the
editor dozen of his fine canteloupes.
They are equal to any Rocky Ford
irrigated stock, and he says he has
coolies of them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

Myron Gilmore is home again, and
recovering slowly from the injuries
received in the railroad accident.
He gets around some, but has to use
CrutCheS
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

G. L. Chapman left Sunday morn
ing for Excelsior Springs Mo-, and
other eastern points.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

We have employed more help, to
meet the growing demand for our
goods. The New BAKERY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

Miss Sylvia Pavey is new clerk
at the Cyclone.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

Joe and Nick Sprinkler and Ed
Bockemohe were Ellinwood men in
town Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

Alva Smith and Miss Grace Byers
of Heller, procured license to wed
this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

Henry Schridde is reported as
much improved in health the past
week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

There are two vacancies to be filled
at the October meeting of the Fire Co.
John Wesley resigned because of
being on the railroad, and Frank
Kepple because of moving outside the
citu limits
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

Mrs. L. P. Aber is renewing &C
quaintance with Lutte, and taking in
the fair at Wichita this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02
WILL e. STOKE, Editor and Manager
IN THE CONTEST.
and Projectors.

Following is the result of the count WED
,eadav sept 8 tn } of votes cast in the DEMOCRAT
Piano Contest. The count will be made on Wed
oh
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Bosch arrived
in the city this week. Mr.. Bosch will
go on down into Texas in few days.
while Mrs. B. will remain here for a
month, visiting with. her father, J. A.
Purviance.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

Ed. Miller's baby has been very
dangerously i'll, in the first ward, the
past few days.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

THERE seems to be no question in
the minds of the people of Great
Bend but that we should have better
fire protection from the Water Supply
Co. Where all the fault lies we are
not prepared to say; there are
two sides TO every question, and our
own people may in measure be to
blame for there not being proper
amount of water pressure, at the start
of the Hulme's mill fire. But thei e
certainly was NOT working pressure,
and great property loss has been
sustained by reason thereof. Our be-
lief is that the committee of the coun-
Gil having the waterworks matter in
hand should push the preparations
for city ownership-to a successful
finish, as soon as possible.
School Books at Aliens Drug
Store.
Workman picnic at Great Bend,
October Goth.
Picture frames regilded-look good
as new-at Buckland'S.
Show at the opera house tonight and
tomorrow night. Take it in-its
good.
Tablets for school use-biggest
values in the state at Aliens Drug
Store.
Ed. Miller's baby has been very
dangerously i'll, in the first ward, the
past few days.
Mrs. L. P. Aber is renewing &C
quaintance with Lutte, and taking in
the fair at Wichita this week.
We have employed more help, to
meet the growing demand for our
goods. The New BAKERY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

Annual meeting of the Arkansas
Valley Society of Congregational
churches at Great Bend, the 18th and
Goth, This, with the big Workman
picnic on the Goth, ought to make
Great Bend pretty full of visitors for
the week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

Lacy Cunningham and Mrs. Laura
Weiser, both of Otis, were married in
Great Bend, Wednesday, Justice
Jennison performing the ceremony.
The DHedocRAT extends hearty con-
gratulations.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

Tablets for school use-biggest
values in the state at Aliens Drug
Store
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

Chas. Rathbun, who is now in bust
ness at Hennessy, Ok, stopped off ir
Great Bend a couple of days this
week, He was up in Lane COUNT
locking after his farm interest, and
returns TO Hennessy todav.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

past IS" udyS'
Mrs. L. P. Aber is renewing &C
quaintance with Lutte, and taking in
the fair at Wichita this week.
We have employed more help, to
meet the growing demand for our
goods. The New BAKERY.
For SALE, cheap, second hand
Franklin Typewriter. Needs a little
repairing. See DEMOCRAT office.
Miss Ola Dawson will open con-
fectionery store IN the room next west
of the DEMOCRAT Office this week.
Services at ST. Johns church next
Sunday at Ii a. m. and 8 p. m.
Rev. Geo. Belsey.
Frank Porter commenced the work
of moving his drug store into the
room next west of the P. O. Thurs
day.
A room has not yet been secured
for the Poultry Show, but announce
ment as to where it will be held will
be made later.
Tice G. Ulsh, of Clahin, and Julia
A. Stoskopf, of Dubuque, were Used
marriage license this week, and bans
have been published for Oct 7th.
For SALE-490 acres 1 mile south
of town. Fine stock and Alfalfa
farm. Also my house 2 blocks east
OF Court House. ]. J. FoUCH.
Myron Gilmore is home again, and
recovering slowly from the injuries
received in the railroad accident
He gets around some, but has to use
clutches.
L. Baldwin last week brought the
editor a dozen of his fine canteloupes.
They are equal to any Rocky Ford
irrigated stock, and he says he has
coolies of them.
TAKEN UP : At my place 4 miles
north east of town, one bay colt and
one black colt, about yearlings.
Came to place in April. Owner
please call and pay expenses.
JOHN SoDEN.
There are two vacancies to be filled
at the October meeting of the Fire Co.
John Wesley resigned because of
being on the railroad, and Frank
Kepple because of moving outside the
city limits.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Bosch arrived
in the city this week. Mr.. Bosch will
go on down into Texas in a few days,
while Mrs. B. will remain here for
month, visiting with. her father, J. A.
Purviance.
Lacy Cunningham and Mrs. Laura
Weiser, both of Otis, were married in
Great Bend, Wednesday, Justice
Jennison performing the ceremony.
The DAdocRAr extends hearty con-
CALCULATIONS.
Chas. Rathbun, who is now in bust
ness at Hennessy, Ok, stopped off in
Great Bend a couple of days this
week, He was up in Lane county
locking after his farm interest, and
returns to Hennessy today.
Annual meeting of the Arkansas
Valley Society of Congregational
churches at Great Bend, the 18th and
Goth, This, with the big Workman
picnic on the Goth, ought to make
Great Bend pretty full of visitors for
the week.
Henry Schridde is reported as
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

.
Miss Sylvia Pavey is new clerk
at the Cyclone.
Probate Judge FEEDER made bust
ness trip to Topeka this week.
Will Younkin has bought the Arm
strong general store, at Galatia.
Miss Hattie Meacham is one of the
new clerks at Lundblade & Bolinger's.
Mrs. Chas. Zutavern and daughter
returned to Oklahoma City. this week.
Rev. Mccartney and wife, of Kins-
ley, are visiting friends here this
week.
Alva Smith and Miss Grace Byers,
of Heller, procured license to wed,
this week.
Toe and Nick Sprinkler and Ed
Bockemohle were Ellinwood men in
town Monday.
G. L. Chapman left Sunday morn
ing for Excelsior Springs Mo-, and
LUIGI CdSlCiH POiiilo.
Mrs. Matte J. Compton returned,
Wednesday, from visit to her sons
at Larned and Rozell.
A. H. Baker, the hustling real
estate man of Hoisington, was in
Great Bend Wednesday,.
Mrs. G. w. Moore and Miss
Margaret Johnson visited Mrs. Guy.
Johnson at Larned, Sunday.
Miss Louisa Gagelman has accepted
a position in the Lundblade &
Bolinger Dry Goods department.
A marriage license was issued to
Anton Goldammer and Mary Mercer,
of Ellinwood, by the probate judge.
Alfalfa Seed for Sale. The sup
ply is somewhat limited. Better see
S. A. Newcombe and get what you
want.
Mrs. Peet, who underwent a sur
gical operation in the hospital here
Wednesday morning, is getting along
very nicely.
DIR. A. H. Connect of this city, is
attending a meeting of the Grand
Chapter Masons, at Little Rock,
Arkansas, this week.
Newsman J. E. Savage is having a
commodious addition built to his
house-to give more room for the
children we presume.
Chas. E. Cofey, for some time an
employee of L. C.. Miller's cigar
factory, opened an establishment of
his own in Hoisington this week.
]. W. Shields and wife Of the
north part of the county, left on
Wednesday of this week to take up
their residence in the Soldiers Home,
at Fort Dodge.
Jacob H. Unruh, aged q years, 5
months and 81 days, died at his
home near Dundee on Sunday Sept.
9th, after suffering about 10 weeks.
He was a young man we'll liked by
all who knew him industrious and
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

Show at the opera house tonight and
tomorrow night. Take it in-its
good.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-02

School Books at Aliens Drug
Store.
Workman picnic at Great Bend,
October Goth.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17
Go You Know

That II you stroke black cat In tho
dark sparks viii ny out of It's fur?
That the sea is blue in the deepest
part. because Of the reflection of tho
light which is blue. but It is greenish
yellow In the shallow parts because
OF the sand and seawced which show
through the water?
That horses have no eyebrows and
FISH have no eyelids?
That snakes can go for months aud
months without food. and that hugo
snake which recently died in the zod
In Paris had not eaten anything FOR
nearly two years and half7
That camels are said to be the only
animals that cannot swim?
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17
Hobson's Choice.

Burn cork at one end and keep II
clean the other You are then to be
blindfolded. and the cork is to be held
horizontally to you. You are then to
be asked three times which end you
will have. II you say right" then
that end OF the cork must be passed
along your forehead. The cork must
then be turned several times. and
whichever end you say must next be
passed down your nose and the third
time across your cheeks or chin. You
are then to be allowed to sec the sue
cess OF your choice.
This will afford good deal OF fun
and should be played fairly. 10 give
the person who owns the forfeit a
chance to escape
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17
How the Birds Dress.

As bird fashions do not change. the
lady birds of to-day wear the same
kind OF dresses their grandmothers
wore and are not troubled about
styles.
Two suits year are quite enough
for most birds, but they need to take
great caro- of them.
Each separate feather must be
cleaned and looked over and the use
less ones pulled out.
You have seen n canary preening
his feathers by lifting them and
smoothing them out with his bill. and
you may have thought him vain to do
this so often.
But necessity and not vanity is the
cause OF his frequent dressings.
II you neglect to comb your hair
II will become tangled end look un-
tidy, but more serious things happen
to bird who does not comb his feath-
ers.
These feathers arc not packed close
together, You know. but lie loose and
have places between filled with air.
When bird wants to get warmer
he lifts his feathers SO that these air
spaces may be larger. but II his feath-
ers arc tangled or wet and dirty he
could not raise them and soon he
could not keep the heat In his little
body anu would die OF course.
Perhaps you have noticed sparrows
or other birds In the winter time. They
always look larger. but they have only
huffed out their feathers because the
weather Is cold.
Mr.. Canary does the same thing
when he goes to bed at night. A water
bird has to be even more particular
about his clothes, for II he should get
them wet he would die of cold.
It seems odd, does II not, that he
can go in the water and not get wet? ?
It Is fact. though. and It is only
because he oils his feathers. All
water birds have an oil can, or an oil
gland. as II is called. located down
among his tall feathers. and after he
has smoothed himself carefully he
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17
Jim

Jim.
five years uld-a frail little lad
p" no AN quite fathom the worlds big
ThouShifui eyes that seek those of his
For bali qf his tiny joys.
on. y. piping voice and the busy gait
Ana the inhnitcsimai hand or him.
ana trust In me mistaken and great.
Ana love profound-thats Jim.
When he elinss to my finser and forth
He talks TO rae frankly and cor=radc-
with kSon : lore more perfect than ansht !
And a wendrous light in his eyes.
night
And ilintly calls from his chamber dim.
Ihe ,rd ,W9rd stems flled With sweet de-
And ] mink. Thank God for Jim"
There are cares to face and battles to
And serious looks ahead to take;
And sometimes lie far into the night.
TROUBLED and wide awake.
But mostly I'm eager of mind and feet.
tncsrtul Of heart and steady OF limb:
Ana ! scorh the freedom 1 once deemed
Louis Doduo
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17
The Signal Master Game.


Clear the middle of the room and
place in row number OF chairs.
three less than the number of play
ers.
Blindfold one OF the players and
select another for signal master. Tho
blindfolded one stands apart from the
chairs. holding wand. The signal
master takes his place at ono end OF
tho row OF chairs and the other play
ers arrange themselves in chain
behind him. holding each others coats
or dresses.
Then the chain OF players walk
slowly around the chairs. the blind
folded one waving HIS or her wand.
and singing;
THE signal master will give n call;
Take your chairs. then. one and all"
After the players have thus marched
gravely around the chairs two or
three times. the blindfolded one sud.
denly gives a tap with the wand and
the signal master Immediately calls
out "Chairs,'
All now run toward the chairs. each
trying to secure one. but three are
left out. OF course. two of whom wiz
be required IN the next game for sig
nal master and blindfold. the third
being the first blin1folded, who counts
as out
Continue the game In this way. re-
moving a chair for each repetition. un.
til all the players are out.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17
A Cricket Fight.


The Chinese love OF gambling finds
vent in many strange ways, one Of tho
most curious being combats between
crickets, on which large sums Of
money are staked and won or lost.
Before entering them for fight their
owners make the crickets undergo n
regular training. When caught they
are placed in a bamboo cage and fed
with rice and green stun. After few
days they are taught to fight by meas
uring their strength with veteran.
After number OF trials the cham
pions are selected for their appear
anco In public. and the betting begins.
The combatants are placed facing
each other, and their trainers tickle
their heads with a straw until their
anger is thoroughly aroused, when
they make dash at one another.
The victory is decided In the first
round, the vanquished cricket. II still
alive. crawling away quite detected.
while the victor struts about and cele.
brates his triumph by chirruping.-
The Graphic.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17
The obedlen, Mlerobe.

OF course, you know all about mi
crobes or think you do. and are tired
OF hearing about them. You know, at
least. that they are very small organ
isms, or tiny things, that are found
In great number and variety in pretty
much everything we eat and drink.
and the air we breathe. and are for
ever giving us all kinds OF diseases.
OF all the countless microbes known
to science. don't believe there Is one
that looks In the least like the mon
ster here depicted, and | am quite
sure that none of them Is as big as
the hundredth part of this one.
He is made OF tinfoll and is so big
because we couldn't have any fun
with him II he we're too small to see
and handle. He hangs by very fine
thread from piece of goose-quill
about two inches long. The ends of
the quill are closed with wax and a
hole is made with pin in the wax at
the lower end. Put the whole combin.
alton In basin OF water. II 1t just
floats with the top of the quill peeping
above the surface. it is all right II II
sinks, the microbe is too heavy for
the quill and you must either reduce
his proportions or use a larger quill.
On the other hand. If the quill stands
high out of water you must make the
microbe heavier.
Nov, fill a bottle with water to the
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17
obeyins orders.

the quill. being as light as at first.
floats up with It's burden. The spec
tators, II at little distance. will not
notice the transparent quill or the
thread. especially If the bottle is a
colorcd one. though they will see the
bright tinfoil plainly. Nor need you
let them see that you are pressing the
cork down or working II up, so that
you can puzzle them nicely with the
motions OF your trained microbe.
which apparently rises and sinks at
the word OF communication Her
aid.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17
.IN2g 1%!aZSzZN2M@G

water into the quill through the PIN
hole at the bottom Being now partly
filled with water, it is heavier than
when II contained nothing but air. and
so II sinks. When you loosen the cork
the pressure Is relieved and the air
compressed in the top of the quill ex-
pands and forces the water out. So
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17
A Dish Of Happiness.

Take one large spoonful OF useful
ness. one cup of love for mother. an.
other cup Of love for your little broth.
ers and sisters, pound OF wishes to
make others happy. saltspoonful OF
wishing to be happy yourself: mix
well together and zee II It doesn't
make the nices' kind Of an afternooa
for ar ybody.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

mouth and drop in your microbe. Try
TO put in the cork-a straight one is
best. 1t won't go in very far. but
when you have pushed 1t in a little.
you will see the microbe slowly sink.
When he reaches the bottom loosen
the cork little. The microbe Will
rise again. and by pressing the cork
and loosening 1t you may make him
go up and down as often as you
please. or stay at the bottom or at
the top. The bottle being quite full.
pressing the cork down forces a little
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17
The Lesser EVIL.

What you swearin' about7" In.
quired the farmer.
Why" snapped the dIsgusted auto
mobilist. between oaths. this ma
chimes broke down and can't get 1t
to 60"
Huh, You're in luck. Last feiler
like you seen round here got all
broke up cause he couldn't git his to
stop. p.''-Phlladelphia Press.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17
A Slow Recovery.

Lady said he 81 amt no common
beggar. I'm de victim of n devas atm
fire dat destroyed our house. an now
I'm homeless wanderer."
poor fellowi" exclaimed Mrs.
Goodart. here's a quarter And
where was this fire?"
I'm Chicago. ma'am. back in II. !"
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17
Had a Use for Him.

Guest Cat restaurant)-"Thi is the
second time have seen that fat. bald
headed old man walk out of here
without paying for his meal"
Waiter-"Yes, sub. We let hin eat
here for nothing because he attracts
all the flies, sub"
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17
The Place to Reain.

Mrs. Strongmind-our society has
appointed me chairman of commit
tee whose object is to try to bring
about a reduction in rents"
Mr. Strongmind-'T'm glad to hear
1t, my dear. You can begin at once
on my trousers"
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17
A Rare Sr-cimen

Did You see anything remarkable
while you were away?"
Yes" answered the sardonic citi-
zen 81 saw rural citizen who was
willing to admit that this wasn't the
first summer there had ever bcen mos
quitos in his part of the country
Washington Star.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17
Cash Before Fame.

why don't you try TO write your
rame on the scroll OF fame?"
My friend" said Senator Sorghum
very earnestly. Il have never yet seen
anybody tearing leaflets out of the
scroll of fame and getting them cash
ed at the bank"
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17
Spelled II.

Uncle James had been instructlng
his nephews in the mysteries Of Ro-
man numerals.
Now. Frank" he said, closing the
book, what does C-i-X mean"
Jaw" replied Frank, that's dead
easy SIX"
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

reaches his head down to the oil
gland and gets nip OF oil in his bill
and with II he oils his feathers with
the sreatost care.
II he does 1t properly tho water viii
run oh and not soak IN the least bit.
Just watch duck when you get q
chance and see how he does IL
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17
Very Mean of Her.

Edna-'Mr. Case just complimented
me- He said | reminded him of a
swan"
May-"Really. He told me once
that swans always died after they
sang. and he knew many people who
ought to do the same thing"