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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-26
bones of Lunatic. Brittle.

A curious medical fact was elected
lately at the inquest of a man who
died from injuries received in falling
out of bed in Hexton house luna tic
asylum. London. The bones of luna
tic, stated doctor, are far more brit
tie than those of a person of strong
mind-AedicaI Journal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-26
Floods Drove Him to Death.

George E. Spencer, a Lyon county
pioneer and one of the wealthy farm
ers, committed suicide because Of
heavy losses in the recent flood. He
put a mortgage on his farm last
week to- cover their losses. He how
ever had a great amount Of clear
land not harmed. The floods de-
stroyed 100 acres of bottom land in
corn and this shattered his nerve.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-26
To Save North La~rence.

The Lawrence Gazette estimates
that it will cost at least $4,000 to
bring the Kansas river back to its
old channel at that place But the
work will have to be done or prac-
tically all of North Lawrence will be
washed away.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-26
A Wide-spread Vantty.

Ia these days there seem to be as many
writer's as there are readers. The spread
of authorship and its egregious pride is
hit off in this dialogue from the File
gende Blaetter:
guest at hotel table, reading the bill
of fare, says: "Your bill of fare is greati'
az am glad to hear it," replies the head
waiter. II am its author"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-26
Doctors Ave So Mode.t.

Agent-Doctor, can I get your id. for
the Weekly Boomer?
Doctor-Certainly not, sir Don't you
know that it is impossible for physicians
to advertise? But you may interview me
on some scientific subject, two columns,
payment in advance.-Stray Stories.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-26
Ninety Lots Given Away.

The Kansas Portland Cement COM
pany laid out a new town just north
west of Gas City, where its big plant
is located. The new town was
named Concrete. Ninety lots were
given away, thus insuring a good
pouIation from the start.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-26
IN EVERY WALK OF LIFE.

People in
every walkof
life have bad
backs Kid
a e y s e o
W ron g and
the back be-
gins to ache.
Cure sick kid.
a e y s a n d
b a C k a ch e
quickly dis
a p p e q r s
r e ad tn is
t e s t i'm o n Y
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-26
Agent Locked in Freight Car.

Two masked men robbed the Mis-
souri, Pacific depot office at McPher-
son. The night Waterman was
locked in car on a sidetrack and
four charges of powder were used
in opening the safe
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-26
What Nero Mined.

Great divinitiesl" exclaimed the shade
of Nero, watching the automobile race.
wbaa SIGHTS o r nau capnaSe the
would have seen!"-Baltimore American.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-26
MIX for the veterans.

Fifty more cows have been pur-
chased for the national soldiers home
in Leavenworth county. making 100
in ALL Much milk is required at the
soldiers home. The hospitals re-
quire IS gallons day, as many OF
the veterans are on milk diet
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-26
VIII Not Discuss Politics.

The Ottawa Chautauqua assembly
management announces contract
with w. J. Bryan for lecture on
July Q, on the subject, The Value of
An Ideal.s -
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-26
But He Never Does.

There's only one excuse for buying
On credit, and that is the hope that the
merchant viii forget to charge your
pnrchase.-h Chicago Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-26
waters Rotted Horses, Hoofs.

Reports from the flooded farms
say that many horses that stood two
or three days in the water before
rescue are dying of rotted hoofs,
similar to foot-rot in sheep.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-26
Alumni to Buy pipe Organ.

The alumni association of the state
agricultural college is planning to
buy 5000 pipe organ for the new
auditorium In memory of deceased
agricultural college presidents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-26
It Cures While Ynn walk

Aliens Foot-Ease is certain cure for hot,
sweating, callus, and swollen, aching feet.
Sold by all Druggists. Price DC. Don't ac-
cept any substitute. Trial package FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, NY
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-26
Bsnflfing. pronounced safe.

A Topeka architect visited Abilene
and inspected the brick buildings sup
posed to have been damaged by the
flood. He pronounced all al them
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-26

am sure Piso-s Cure for Consumption
saved my life three years ago.-Mrs Thos
Robbins, Norwich, \. Y, Feb Il 1900.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-26

A belief that the race il not always to
the swift no doubt accounts for the wide
spread confidence in tips--Puck-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-26

a laugh Is worth hundred groans in
any market.-Chicago Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-26

To Cure Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. An
druggists refund money If it fails to cure. 25c.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-26

Worry il q good friend of the under
taker--Chicago Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-26
A Bridge That Stood.

Kansas has an object lesson in
bridge building in the big Melan
structure at Topeka. made of Port
land cement and pounded rock, which
stood like the everlasting hills
against the fierce assaults OF the
flood. Other bridges piled against
it, logs and railroad wreckage
smashed into its piers and rose high
in the air, and the swirling waters
did their best to eat. out its founda-
tiors, but it was not injured in the
least, except that a dirt approach at
one end was washed away. The Sc
cret of this Melan bridge is enor-
nous dead weight and deeply laid
foundations. It's graceful arches in
volve neither difficult architecture
nor great expense. To be sure, it is
rather more costly than the spider
web steel structure so common in
Kansas, butt stands the floods and
therefore is the most economical
type in the long run.-KaIsas City
Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-26
Latest Kansas Events.
would Divert the water.

In letter to Congressman Scott,
of lola, State Senator Stewart IA
vors a plan to hasten the flow of wa
ter in the Neosho river in times of
flood. The stream is so crooked that
the water in its channel travels two
to three times the distance actually
necessary to get out of the state.
In view of this he thinks a systematic
plan could be arranged to make cut
offs of good sized bitches all along
the river where tortuous bends are
found SO that when the water gets
near to the flood stage it would start
through these bitches and thereby
get the water out so fast as to pre-
vent an overflow. There are places
along the Neosho where water could
be taken across a bend and reach a
given point below and not have more
than one-third of the distance to
travel as now. Again, passing
through this cutoff the water hay-
ing SO much greater fall would make
double the speed. If this should
prove true there would be a large
quantity of water passing off five
times as fast as at present. Sen
ator Stewards suggestion is not in
tended to construct such bitches as
would at once divert the whole vol
ume of the river into a new chan
nel-although that might eventually
be the result-but simply to dig chan
nels whose bottom should be above
the low water level, and which would
therefore come into use only at high
tide, and would serve then as sort
of safety valve, helping to hurry the
water down stream before it could
pile up enough to do any damage.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-08
Meade Hotel Burns.

On last Saturday morning about
ago O'Clock the city was aroused
by the alarm of fire. 1t was soon
discovered that the Meade Hotel
was in flames, and in less than 80
minutes it was total loss; every
thing in the building being destroyed.
1t was all that the occupants could
do to escape and that with very scant
clothing.
The fire was discovered by City
Marshall Emick and Tom Johnston
who rushed to the building to arouse
the proprietor, Mr.. Kessler and the
guests. 1t was with considerable
difficulty that some of them were
awakened and they had to escape
from the upstairs front porch as the
stair case was ablaze and escape
that way was cut off.
The loss to Mr.. Kessler and
family will be considerable but the
building was insured for S27oo.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
| 1t was with great difficulty that
he no rth side was saved, as the
wind was blowing gale from the
southwest and only the heroic work
of the bucket brigade saved that
part of town from total destruction.
The Campbell building. Immediately
west of. the hotel was also saved by
heroic work. Judge Selvidge was
nearly overcome with heat when he
left the building and it will be several
days before he fully RECEIVERS. Mr..
Kessler has his hair and eyebrows
singed but otherwise escaped injury.
The fire is the first in our city for
a number of years.
Call and see the new tailor made
hats at Wehrle's.
Central will give you the time OF
trains and No. IL will give you the
correct time. Please do not call
the depot unless you have important
!: business.
GERow TELEPHONE Co.
g. DR.. Smyser, painless dentist,
NJ will be in Meade Tuesday,
~October, 20; at Plains Mon
y vday, October, 10; at Fowler,
Wednesday, October 2I. Remem-
. Der we guarantee every piece OF
work.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-08

Mrs. amanda Smith, another
noble mother in Israel, passed away
Sunday morning at $50 O'Clock.
This sainted Christian mother was
barn 10 years ago in Amherst coun-
ty, Virginia. In 1881 she united
with the Cumberland Presbyterian
church, her present membership be-
ing in Pueblo, Colo.
Sister Smith was a great sufferer
during the last I6 months of her life.
She leaves two daughters Mrs.
Marshal Camp and Mrs. Emma
Hickey, of Pueblo.
Her funeral was preached at the
home of Mrs. Camp, Sunday after
noon at 3 O'Clock. Many friends
and sympathizers were present to
pay their respects to the dead and
sympathize with the sorrowing ones.
Interment was made in Graceland
cemetery late in the afternoon.
.'To him that overcometh will
give to eat of the hidden mamma
and will give a white stone and in
the stone a new name written which
no man knoweth save he that re-
ceiveth it."
7. M. ROBINSON.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-08
Died..

Two aged soldiers of the Gross
have fought the good fight of faith
and gone home to rest.
Grandma Thompson, sister
Kelth's mother, passed away Friday
D. m. Oct. 2. This Sainted moth
er in Israel was born ninety eight
years ago in Tenn, having lived
in many states. She came with her
children to Meade Co. Kansas sew
eral years ago, living with her child
rem until the day of her death.
Grandma Thompson united with
the Baptist church more than 10
years ago. The writer visited her
several months ago and held ser
vices in her room, she expressed a
desire to unite with the Meade
church, stating that she desired to
die in the church. She enjoyed her
religion and was always able to give
a reason of the hope she had in
Christ.
We laid her to rest in Graceland
cemetery on Saturday afternoon to
await the voice of the resurrection.
"To him that overcometh will
give to eat of the tree of life which
is in the midst of the paradise of
God"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-08
|PLA|NS DEPARTMENT.
p. s. SULLIVAN Editor.

Among the non-residents who
have bought land: the past week, are
Alex Fackler, 64o; E. F. Popplewell
4So acres; John Thornbery, $40;
Mrs. Nora Hawkins, $40, and
Wade Witt, and 1. B. Dowdal, 100
each. If you want to get in on
the cheap lands you'll have to hur-
ry as it is going fast.
Charlie Seward sold his splendid
farm just west of the city to J. M.
Cooper, of Ottumwa, Iowa, who
has moved thereon and will hence
forth be Kansan. The next day
after closing the deal Mr.. Seward
bought the farm just south of M. S.
Gillidett, and we understand that
Mr.. Cooper has since bought that.
The Office force of Edwards &
oduS II tHdu AdS DCCu luC1CdSSQ DJ
the addition of Jesse Baughman
who has accepted a position with
that firm. Two years ago Don T.
Edwards started real estate busi-
ness in Plains with his Office under
his hat and his platt book in his
vest pocket. Six months afterward
he formed a partnership with John
w. Baughman, and these gentlemen
by push and energy, and judicious
use of printers ink, have built up
one of the most extensive real estate
business in the west. 1t would take
great deal of argument to convin-
ce them that advertising does not
pay, because they have tried it.
Have you brother?
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-08

Oct. 4 Mrs. Claura Upton.
I'll Alfred c. Stubblefeld.
d" IS Preston l.. Davis.
=" IS H. G. Milligan.
Nov. ]. A. Upton.
" 8 Miss Ida Shore.
i" IS Everett G. Gillidett.
" 22 George w. Gillidett.
&" 2o Mrs. Lena Orner.
Dec. 6 MITCHELL c. Cash.
" IS Miss Laura Gillidett.
'' 20 Miss Efie Elder.
" Gideon GilIidett.
FRANK S. SULLIVAN,
Afforney-af-Law,
All legal instruments carefully and ac
curately executed.
PLAINS, KANSAS.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-08

For SALE-One large sole leather
trunk and one cow hide grip. In
quire at this office.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-08

Tailor made skirts at Wehrle's.-
New line of fall and winter mil
linery at Wehrle's.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-08

Buy ga Glimpse of Meade Coun-
ty." Price 5octs.
Latest styles of novelties and
dress goods at Wehrle,s
Ladies, think of tailored suit for
S.. Mrs. Henry has them.
We have installed a telephone
paystation at Plains, XI ranch and
Adams ranch. Toll Is cents.
GERow TELEPHONE Co.
Mrs. Henry will sell you wraps
for al your girls from a years up to
SO. Wraps in all styles in all colors
for all prices, for all ages.
Boyer Sisters will take your
measure and send for you coat,
waist, or skirt, and get just what
you want; we have a sample of each
in our store.
Mrs. Henry will sell you raglan
that will wrap you from the toe o.
your shoe to the veil on your hal
for S4.75. Samples to be seen before
ordering.
Boyer Sisters are not idle; they
are learning their trade; and are nov
prepared to clean and curl tips ane
plumes. If you have old tips ant
plumes that you want to use oil
your new hat. briug them to US ant
we will make them look like new
Call and see sample of our work
We also have hats that will pleas
you.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-08
BOYER SISTERS.

Special arrangements have been
made by The St. Louis Republic to
furnish old or new subscribers with
the only official and authorized life
of Pope Leo XIII. This is one great
5olume, bound in elegant. cardinal
cloth, gilt and ink stamping, with
Papal coat of arms, containing near
ly 300 pages of text and illustrations.
The work was prepared and written
by Monsignor O'Riley, d. D.. l.. D.
. III. official biographer of the
Pope
al,z y ular cash price of this
Oaos $50 A. one rcmistl g
$3.50 viii Oe entitled to eighteen
months subscription to the Twice-a-
week Republic and copy of the
book. Postage prepaid. This offer
is open to old and~new subscribers.
The book is printed in English,
French and German and is now ready
for d livery Address all orders to
....s : yuos.e, 81. Loais, Mo-
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-08
Redpafh Entertainment Dates.

Saturday, November. IL.
Eva Bartlett Macy Comedy Co.
Saturday, December, S,
Mr.. Edward P. Elliott, Comedian.
Friday, January, ~,
Chicago Lady Entertainers.
Friday, February, IL,
DR.. Thomas E. Green.
Saturday, March, S,
Prof. Edward Amherst OFT.
Tickets will be placed on sale
about the 18th of October an Fees
and Leslie's drug stores and at the
Bank.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-08

, Way Qseasans AM ea5o yseie e'Fe.ail.sss;.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-08
READ THIS.

If you are thinking of ordering a
sa5, $50, or SIS bill of goods of
some eastern firm, make out your
list and count up your catalogue
prices add your freight to the bill
then bring your list to US and figure
with US on the same bill, and see if
you cannot get your goods just as
cheap here. See your goods before
buying and know what you are get
ting.
BOYER SISTERS.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-08
GERow TELEPHONE Co.
Gard OF Thanks.

We desire to extend our heart
felt thanks to the many neighbors
and friends who so kindly and cheer
fully assisted US during the sickness
and death of our mother.
MA2sHALL CAMP, AND FAMILY,
Nks. J. }. EscxEv,
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-08
Receivers Sale OF Sfockers and
Feeders.

l will sell about 100 head of cat
tie at Wick ranch 10 miles northwest
of Meade, Kansas. Oct, 26, 1903.
Address R. A. Harper. Meade, Kan
sas. for circulars.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-08

See Mrs. Henry's book and order
you a suit of the new zebeline goods
in the Louis XIV style and dress
like a queen this winter.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-08
Afforney-af-Law,
EDUCATIONAL COLUMN.
CONDUCTED BY
MISS MAGGIE MARTIN. COUNTY SUPP

Program for Teachers Associa-
ton Saturday, Oct. II, 1903, at 2
p. m.
Teachers,i as your schools are
now in progress you. are no doubt
endeavoring to adopt such methods
and pursue such plans as will bring
the best results during the year.
Such is the laudable ambition of ev-
cry successful teacher. 1t is now
the time of year to begin our Read
ing Circle and Association work.
Let US all come together and ex-
change ideas and in this way aid
each other. Our work for this year
consists of two books, Vedder's
Writers of To-day and Whites Art
of Teaching. Both are excellent
books. Our first Association will
be Saturday Oct. II, 1908.
We will take the following outline
in Whites Art of Teaching also elect
our officers and plan our work for
the year. Remember, teachers, the
success of our meetings depends on
the work of each individual. Let US
each and every one come prepared
4
to recite on the following outline:
FIRST MONTH.
PIP. ISL.
I. What does the author purpose not to
do, as indicated in the preface1
2. What do you deem the best definition
of education3
! 3. What is properly meant by teaching?
4. Which is the more comprehensive term
philosophy or science2
S. From what are the guiding principles
of the teaching art derived3
8. To what does the difference between
primary and advanced methods of
teaching correspond
7. What is the scientific value of child
study1
s. What are the three fundamental ends
to be attained in teaching?
g. What are the three guiding principles
of the teaching arta
SECOND MONTH.
Pp. 81 80.
1. What are the three fundamental pro-
cesses in teach;no7
2. What is the chief end OF drill?
;. what Is The objective meihod, and
what are its limitations?
3 What is the indirect, or Socrauc netti-
5. What IS the direct, OF telling msthods
9. What IS analysis?-syn
T. What is ion?-deduction?
8. What is the Importance of concenra-
= - -errelation in the education
nftodsya
9. ..--- lne limitations OF correlationi
10. How may drills become waste Of
tine9
II vaas l=ssors d.. IN III
rnlisrs q tas 1asoaess sysle.as
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-08
"A GOOD TIME
TO buy
a GOOD TIME PIECE.

We have received lot of
new watches that are
well worth your seeing.
Handsome styles in
solid gold, gold filled,
silver and silverine. FL
gin, Walthan, and Rock
ford movements.
If you need a watch
we can fit your taste and
purse, right now. Come
in and talk it over.
SOURBEER s. CO.,
The Jewellers.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-10-21
Poured Into Baltimore by Bank
ing Houses Throughout
the Country.
FINANCIAL CRISIS is PASSED
Maryland Trust Company Will in Time
Pay Dollar for Dcllar-Union Trust
Company to Resume Business Soon.
Other institutions All Right.

Baltimore Oct 21.-Four millions
Of dollars which arrived here by OK
press from New York, Philadelphia
and Washington cleared the financial
atmosphere and at the closing time OF
the various monetary institutions
there was every confidence that the
crisis in the financial district of the
city had been safely passed. Every
incoming train during the late after
noon and evening brought packages
OF money to the banks and trust COM
panies, and it is estimated that there
is at least $4,000. 600 of currency in
the vaults of the financial institutions
of the city.
Conferences were held between vari-
GUS interests and it was stated by a
prominent banker that no further
trouble among the banks or financial
institutions Of the city was probable
The directors and the receiver of
the Maryland Trust company, the first
to close its doors on Monday, held q
conference and discussed ways and
means, but Receiver Allan McLane
said he had nothing to make public,
although he expressed the opinion
that the company would IN the near
future be in position to pay dollar for
dollar to all its depositors and credis
tors
The directors of the Union Trust
company also held long session.
While the statement of assets and liza
bilities of this company is net ready
to be presented to the courts. Receiver
White expressed the opinion that the
company will in a few days resume
business.
Other banking and trust companies
have been we'll fortified with currency
and no further trouble is expected
from any quarter
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-10-21
Locals and Personals.

Chancery Hill is the most de
sirable.
REAM's, Their two stores. Open
We can supply you with Elgin
creamery butter at 28c. per pound. G
n. McIntire, 223 Peasants street.
Mrs. Mary South aud Mrs. Mary
Carlow have gone to Taylortown for
short visit.
THE noon train was an hour late
today and those who expected TO go
west from Fairmont missed connec-
tions
IT is the intention to make the
armory of Company &c" at King
wood serve as a town hall and opera
house as well.
Two BIG trust companies of Bal
timore have failed with very
heavy liabilities. The failures are
regarded as grave but the city is ex
pected to recover from the shock.
MosT of the members of the foot
ball squad took rest yesterday after
noon and there was not much doing
on the Athletic Field The men were
out again this afternoon, however for
hard practice.
That portion of the B. q o. from
Grafton to Parkersburg has gone
into the hands of a receiver in order
that the Wabash may be fought to
the best advantage. The eight will
90 into the u. S. court.
FAlRMoNT is greatly interested in
slackwater which is now there.
Twelve feet of water has been re-
corded and fifteen feet is expected
when the lock and dam at Hoult are
finally completed which will be by
November first.