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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-26

The wireless telegraph station is
now in successful operation and mes
sages are being received and trans
mitted daily between here and Port
Townsend, While the mast at
the new location is not so
high by 100 feet as was the great
mast first erected here, its elevation
above sea-level is higher, as it stands
on the summit of Bald hill. A tele-
phone line to connect the station
with the central telephone Office here
is now being erected and will be
ready for use in few days. Oper-
ator Default says that new appar-
atus has now been installed ON the
revenue cutter Grant and that mes
sages we're successfully flashed be-
tween the station here and the cut
ter Wednesday, while the latter was
living at anchor under the high bluff
at Port Townsend. 1t is hoped that
the company may experience nc fur
Their discouragements of any { kind
and that its station here may long
continue in successful and profitable
operation.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-26

For Sale at Farmers Prices-2O head OF
mich COWS, picked mixers, young, gem
tie and wen broken. Will make goqqd
terms on five or more to one purchaser
&c. NJ. Chaltiiers, Glen Doone Stock Farm
West Sound.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-26

Miss Mullis will be pleased to have the
ladies of Roche Harbor and vicinity call
upon her at Roche Harbof April q. and
3 and examine her choice selections of
Ladies' and Childrens Spring and Sum-
mer Hats and Millinery. Latest styles
and lowest prices.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-26

J. F. King sold spirited younI
horse to j. j. Killebrew, of Orcas
Wednesday.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-26

For Sale-.-Pigs and shoats; price 50 and
UP, according to size and age.-J. w
Shoots, Carlson ranch, Friday Harbor. :.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-26

W. E. Sutherland is no longer the
only Orcas island merchant who
writes machine letters" O. II.
Smaby, of West Sound, has new
typewriter and so has j. T. Stroud,
of Deer Harbor.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-26

If troubled with weak digestion, beIeK.
ing. or sour stomach, use Chamberlain's
Stomach ana Liver Tablets and you will
get qpick. relief. For sale by all drug
gists and dealers in patent medicines.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-26

Mrs. Chas. Thacker, of Arlington,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Nichols
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-26

The time to visit hever-advertised
store is when you are looking for
something out of date.-White's Say
ings.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-26

Don't forget that p Bostian, East Sound,
has choice lot of two=year-old apple
trees clean and clear of all insect pc sts-
first-cfass in every respect-Sl2 per 100.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-26

For Sale-A fine brood mare. thorough
ly gentle, not eight years old, injured 70
fast driving by founder but all right 70
farm work.--A. S. Hall, Friday Harboi
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-26

farm work.--A. 5. Hall, Friday Harbor
Work will begin by the Pacific
Packing and Navigation Company at
Eliza island April l, operating the
shipyard and getting scows and
steamers ready for the fishing sea
son. G.
The Easter exercises Of the Pres
byterian Sunday school will be held
in the morning this year. The pro
gram, which has been arranged by
Miss Hawley and Miss Lowe, will be
published in next weeks issue of the
ISLANDER.
Mr.. and Mrs Jas FARMLAND, who
have been spending the winter with
their daughter, Mrs. Kinleyside, at
Auburn, King county, have decided
not to return to the islands to re-
side, a conclusion which Mr.. Frank
land much regrets for he thinks this
county ''an ideal place to i've" He
writes that Mrs. FrankIand's health
is not good and that lit seems a ne
cessity for her to have complete rest
and freedom from an care" On that
account they intend remaining with
OF. near their children.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-26

The Ladies Aid of the Methodist
church is planning for Fair, with
an entertainment and refreshments,
to be given about the first of May.
Program and particulars later
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-26

For Sale-The gasoline launch Fawn,
equipped with 3-horse power futile en-
CINE, all in first-class condition. Price
S250.-John Douglas, Friday Harbor.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-26

ISLANDER subscribers who have not
already had a package of govern
ment garden seeds can now obtain
one by writing to or calling at the
ISLANDER office, so long as the sup
ply lasts which was received this
week from Congressman Humphrey.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-26

VOID d Lightheart, wines and liquors.
q Np'ily trade specially. =
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-26

Mrs. Mallis and her daughter, Miss
Ada, are spending few days at
East Sound.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-26

FREE Knowing what it was ito suffer,
arr IN will give FREE OF CHARGE, to
Ppibs aaliclefs positive cure for Eczema, salt
STU trysipelas. Piles and skin diseases In
MI VII relief Don't suffer longer. Write i. w.
--i.IAA-s goo Manhattan Ave, New YORK.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-26

~. P. Hodgson's store and resi-
dence at Richardson are now bright.
| J lighted by gas.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-26

A. S. Hall and John Mead made q
business trip to Bellingham this
week.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-26

The machinery for the new lumber
mill arrived from Seattle and Bal
lard Tuesday on a scow in tow of th'
steamer Messenger.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-26

Thirty-six foot Schooner for sale CHI cap.
Just the boat to use among the islands.
For full particulars, address Roy Nc
Clinton, Port Angeles, Wash.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-26

For Sale-An American Cream Sep
arator. Call upon or address Mrs. V. f
Tay or, r.day Harhor.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-26

Mrs. Otto Irwin, of Anacortes, has
been spen ling few days with her
father-in-law, L. j. Irwin.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-26

The Santa Juanita Club will enter
tain number of their friends at Mrs
Farnsworth's Friday evening". Apri
1st.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-26

County Commissioner Sandwich
auth prizes the announcement that he
will be candidate for renomina ton
on the Republican ticket
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-26

r 10 CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY
AXE Ame Laxative .Bromo, Quinine Tablets.
~ nia druggists refund the money if it fails
b h cure. r. w. Groves signature OH each
- &C.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-26
Local and personal

Herman Dightman came over from
Port Townsend yesterday
Attention is directed to Churchill S
long list of price reductions in gro
ceries. See large ad,
Tennis Shoes, Vaises and Satchels ut
Fowle's.
Miss Mullis has changed the dates
of her proposed visit to Roche Har-
Dor from April 4, 8 and to the 9Th,
9TH and 9Th.
A very pretty and large selection OF
Easter goods in the latest designs at
Fowle's.
A big sea crab, weighing 81 pounds,
was caught by John Hansen a few
days ago between Eureka and Min
eral point, in about 100 feet of water.
1t may be seen at the ISLANDER
Office.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-26

VlAVI--dd s' e5 a'l Rs%., s' BE-:
eases. A Home treat
lneht that cures Inflammation. Ladies,
cdll or write for information and refer-
TTHHGes-it is free. STATE HEADQUAR-
Wis, 5lctll-l2 New York Blk, Seattle,
Washington. =,
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-26
AGENTS Wanted $ $i;:;:; 81 &, !:
- y SAAS WV New Electric

SIre Tor Rheumatism, Paralysis. Epilepsy, Mus
;ulSr and Nerve troubles. Write for full par
lSulars to AIS arcade Bldg, Seattle. Wash.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19

Suicide. Near Redwing.

The Hoisington Dispatch has the
following account of the death of S.
c. Dressler, near Redwing, on Satur-
day the 9th inst:
Schuyler c. Dressler, of Langley,
Kansas, was instantly killed near Red
Wing Saturday Afternoon, Feb. 9th, by
being run over by Mo. Pac. train.
Dressler was an employe of the COM
pany as a section hand at Langley
and about two weeks ago contracted
a sore on his chin that had the ap-
pearance of being a cancer. He
came to this city last Tuesday even
ing and was examined by DR.. G. L.
Koch, Division Surgeon of the COM
pany. He was a familiar sight on
the street for several days, being con-
spicuous by having a bandage around
his chin. He was awaiting transpor
tation to the company hospital at
Kansas City and it seems gave it up
and started to walk to Langley Satur-
day afternoon as he was seen in town
about 1:30 O'Clock going in the direc-
ton of the depot.
Train No. 2nd so in charge of En-
gineer w. l.. Barber and Conductor
c. E. Nicholson left here at 1875 p.
m. and consisted only of an engine
and caboose. None of the train
crew were aware that they had run
over man until they reached Gen
eseo where telegram awaited them
telling them to return to Hoisington
to be present at the coroners inquest.
The only witness to the tragedy
was Tom Deal who was returning
from Red Wing in a wagon. He
said that when he first saw the man
he was lying down on the side of the
grade and that when the train was
not more than two or three rods dis
tant deliberately threw himself across
the track in front of it. Deal tied his
team and going to the spot found the
mans body badly mangled. He noti-
fed farmer who went to Red Wing
and telephoned to Hoisington. The
verdict of the jury was: "That said S.
c. Dressler came to his death by be-
ing run over by Missouri Pacific train
No. End so Eng. 500, east bound, at
$40 o'clock Feb. 6, 1904, and that
he threw himself under the train with
suicidal intent"
The man leaves a wife and six
children. He was member of the
Marquette lodge [. 0. O. F. who took
charge of the body. The body was
prepared for burial by Undertaken
Ragen and shipped home for burial
Monday morning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19
Mrs. Joseph StrObIe Sr., Dead.

Mrs. Anna Stroble, wife of Joseph
Stroble,. Sr., passed away at her home
in the first ward, on Thursday eve
ming of last week, about 4:3Q, after
an illness of several weeks duration.
Deceased was born in the Kingdom
of Bavaria, German Empire, June 27,
1884. She was there married to
Joseph Stroble, in 1862, and with him
emigrated to this country, settling
in Doniphan county, this state, in
1872, and in Stafford county, al
though at that time it was a part of
Barton county, in 1887, where they
resided until ABOUT two years ago.
when the couple believing themselves
entitled rest, purchased property in
Great Bend and have since resided
here. She leaves surviving her, her
husband and four children, all grown
they being Mrs. Mary Pressl, of this
city, Joe and Al Stroble of Stafford
county, and Susie Nelson living in
Oklahoma. Several children have
proceeded her into the other world,
all dying while, quite young. Mrs.
Stroble was a kind and motherly
woman, and one who was liked by
all who had the pleasure of her ac-
qaintance. She went through many
of the trials and tribulations of life,
incidents to the early settler, and
with it always performed her duty as
she saw it. The DEMoCCAT Joins the
many friends of the family in extend
ing sympathy.
Fuueral services were held at the
Catholic church Monday morning,
Father Weirsma being assisted by
Father Huna of Olmitz and Emerich
OF Elllnwood.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19
Republican County Convention.

The republicn acounty convention
for the purpose of selecting delegates
to the state and congressional con-
ventions was held at the court house
last Saturday, and was we'll attended.
The convention met and organized
by electing S. J. Williams of Liberty
township as chairman, and NJ. B.
Fits as secretary, with ]. w. A
Cooke and Ira Clarke as assistant
secretaries. The usual appointment
of committees was made, and an ad-
journment taken to p. m. After re-
assembling, the temporary organiza-
ton was made permanent, except
that Will Townsley was substituted
as assistant secretary for Ira Clarke.
The regular order of business having
been disposed of, on a call of the
townships for the nomination by in
formal ballot, of candidates for dele
gates to the congressional convention,
the following were presented, the
county being entitled to eight:
S. A. Newcombe, Frank Seeber,
Leo Bockemohle, H. A. c. Hartman,
Frank H. Heron, Joe Degen, and
Louie Woodburn. and as the slate
had been so arranged that every vote
in the convention, except one vote
for one candidate in the third ward,
was cast for the gentlemen, the bal
lot was declared the formal one, and
those named as delegates. The del
egation to the state convention was
named N the same manner, and is
Porter Young, E. w. Smith, c. S.
Allison, w. H. Swartz, ]. B. Freder-
ick, w. H. Curry, Frank Millard and
A. Steckel. So smooth did the boss
busters machine work, that not a
dissenting vote was cast for any of
the slate, except the one mentioned,
and in fact one delegate who seemed
not to have consulted. wanted to sus-
pend with the roll call after being sat
isfied how the thing was going, but
those in the saddle insisted on show
ing their Organization. Elric
Cole, and even Cy Leland, could have
secured some pointers on how to han
die convention, had they been there
Both have been accused of doing
these things before, but never have
they succeeded as well as those in
charge Saturday The convention was
harmonious, none but the faithful
having been put on guard. The res
olutions endorse the national admin
istration, Mulvane for national com
mitteeman, Murdock for Congress
Hoch for governor. also for G.
L. Chapman for state senator, and
authorized the county central com
mittee to select delegates favoring
his nomination.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19
ORDINATION SERVICE.

Right Rev. Sheldon NJ. Griswold
D. D., Bishop of Salina, ordained
Rev. A. H. w. Anderson B. A.
deacon in St. Johns Episcopal church
at special service Wednesday
morning Feb. 10th. In the service Mr..
Anderson was presented for ordina-
ton by the Very Reverend w. A.
McKim M. A. Dean of Christ Church
Cathedral, Salina. The church peo-
pie were very well pleased to have
their pastor ordained at Great Bend
as it was the first ordination ever
held in st. Johns church. The
Bishop preached very clear and
impressive sermon from the 26th verse
of the 10th chapter of St. Matthews
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19
Suggestions to Patrons Off. F. D. Routes.

Flrst-See that your box is erected
in substantial manner about five
feet high and in such a way that the
carrier can drive up close enough to
put mail in or take it out without
getting out of his wagon nor the
double trees catching on the post.
See that he doesn't have to drive up
on to bank or through a ditch that
at times may be full Of water, for he
likes to keep his wagon clean.
If your box is to be placed at cross
roads where there are more than one,
Fat them ali on the same side, not on
opposite sides compelling the carrier
to walk across the road in the mud or
snow, for it is not pleasant to ride all
day with wet feet. Try to make it
pleasant for the carrier and he will
be more accommodating to you.
Second-Be sure to lower the
signal when you take mail out of the
box and raise it when you put mail
in. The box need not be locked
when there is no mail in it, it is easier
for the carrier if it is not locked.
Third-You can obtain stamps,
postal cards, stamped envelopes and
money orders of the carrier, or
register letters and packages; you can
also subscribe for most any of the
reliable papers or magazines through
the carrier as reasonable as you can
anywhere. All patrons should take
their county papers.
Fourth-Remember there are no
drop letters on the R. F. D. routes;
all written letters are first class, two
cents for every ounce or fraction
thereof, whether sealed or not.
Fifth-Try and induce all of your
neighbors to put up boxes. The P.
0. Department is willing to serve
every family in the rural districts as
soon as it is practicable.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19
The Masquerade

The mask ball given by the Zenda
Club to ifs friends at the Moses hall
last Tuesday evening was the finest
thing of Its kind given in this city for
several years. A good sized and
good natured crowd attended and
fine lot of costumes were to be seen.
They were there from the Indian
squaw with her papoose and the
Indian brave with his teeth, all along
the line; about every nationality being
represented. and all had a fine time.
Many of the would be older people
were present, some of them masked,
and they were as spry as they were
Is years ago;
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19
Ferdinand Ruch, Dead.

Ferdinand Edwin Ruch was born
on the 1st day of January 1886 in
Selisan county, Stalpey Province,
Pommern, Germany. Converted in
his youth through the power of the
Holy Spirit and the word of God.
Was joined in marriage with Augusta
L. Ziecan, March 1S, 1860. To
them were born 10 children, six of
whom are living and together with
their mother mourn their great loss;
but, thank God, not as such as have
no hope, believing in Jesus look for
ward to that day when they shall all
meet in Heaven and be separated no
more forever.
Our brother emigrated to the
United States of America in the spring
of 1864 and made his home in Bloom
ington, Ill. While there he joined
the German M. E. church. In 1878
he, with his family came to Kans.
and settled on the land where their
present home is. Amid great adversi-
ties and hardships he struggled to
support his family and trusting God
he succeeded and acquired good
home. In 1895 he came by letter
into the Friends church. In a short
time his faithfulness, ready service
Tor his Master and support of the
church both financially and spiritually,
won for him the confidence of the
people. He was appointed elder of
his church in which capacity he
served faithfully until death. He
was confined to his bed about last
Christmas and died on the morning of
Feb. 3, 1904, aged IS years, month
and 2 days. He died as he lived,
trusting in God, and is now resting
from all his labors in his heavenly
home.-Hoisington Dispatch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19
Railroad Wreck.

On Monday evening quite a bad
wreck occurred on the Santa Fe at
Pawnee Rock, in the east end of the
yards. A draw head dropped down
derailing four cars, one of salmon,
one Of lumber, one of borax and one
empty. The car just ahead of the
wrecked ones contained horses, which
escaped unhurt, and the one immed-
lately following them contained two
camels for the St. Louis Fair. They
were not hurt, although they did not
quite seem 10 understand what all
the fuss was about. They were un-
loaded and kept in the livery barn all
night, while the wreck was being
cleared, and while there seemed to be
the center of attraction,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19
The OrioIe Club.

The next attraction will be the
Katherine Ridgeway Concert Com
pany on Saturday evening, February
9th. We believe this to be the
the strongest number in our course.
Miss Ridgeway is an artist and star
of the first magnitude. We are
assured that she carries with her this
year the strongest support she has
ever had. We confidently offer this
company to our patrons and friends
as absolutely uncxcelled by anything
ever presented in this city. Reserve
your seats as usual at Hooper's Drug
Store on and after Wednesday, oath
INST, at $3.50 a m.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19

Santa Cruz, Cal, Feb. 9, 1904.
''THE Two BILLIEs,"
DEMOCRAT OFFICE;
DEAR SIRS:-As it is raining If
gives me the first opportunity I have
had of dropping you line and thank.
you in behalf of all the folks here for
your calander you sent us with your
photos on. We boys think your
pictures were very good and the rest
don't think either of you look any
older than when they left there nearly
twelve years ago.
1t has been considerable over
year since we left, but it doesn't seem
near that long, as we just the same as
have a weekly visit at home when we
read the DEMOCRAT. Besides we
have several correspondents there
and their letters are better even than
the paper.
1t has been raining most of the
time for the past week and it gives
Jay and l vacation as we have out
side work. Jack works all the time,
rain or shine, driving on shoes for the
leading blacksmith of this city. He
works for no others.
Rather like this country. The
summer season is much the pleasant
est. Then, We spend so much time
bathing in the serf.
You folks away back there don't
know what you miss when you fail to
take plunge in the salt water.
Since the storm began the breakers
have been coming in high, and it is
one of the grandest sights any one
could possibly see. One wave comes
IN and breaks over the rocks and
sprays all over, and as it goes back
meets another one, and as they strike
together the water flys about fifty
feet in the air and is snowy white.
Another thing we enjoy here is going
out in boat and catching fish, weigh
ing from 6 to II pounds. The first
trip out generally makes one feel sort
of queer, the result being you feed
the fishes all you have eaten for few
days, then its all over and you can
enjoy going out as we'll as anyone.
Uncle Herbert just came up from
the wharf where he's been fishing, he
only got few small perch. Uncle
H. is now in the bowling alley busi-
ness. Has four alleys in here, going
to put in two more, has four over at
Palo Alto.
Never expected to impose on your
patience Sc long when l started; no
doubt you have become disguised
and thrown this in the waste basket
long ago.
will close. All join in sending
regards to you and all inquiring
friends. Yours truly,
EARLE SWIFT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-19
A Narrow Escape.

John G. Herb, one of the promi-
nent farmers of the south side met
with an accident at Moses Bros.
Elevator on last Saturday, which
came near being a fatal one, being
very serious as it is. He had just
dumped load of wheat, when the
horses started to run away. He was
standing on the ground and in
attempting to stop the team was
dragged for about a block, having a
large cash cut in his head, and being
otherwise badly bruised up.