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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-16
st published in the DEMOCRAT, Deem
9th, 1904
Notice of Final Settlement.
The State of Kansas, Barton

The State of Kansas, Barton county, IS:
In the Probate Court in and for said county.
In the matter of the estate of Ferdinand Ruch
and Augusta Ruch, deceased. Creditors and all
other persons interested In the aforesaid estate
are hereby notified that 1 shall apply to the Pro
bate Court in and for said county, sitting at the
court house, in Great Bend, county of Barton,
state OF Kansas the End day of January a.
D. 1905, for full and final settlement of said
estate. CD. RUCH, Administrator,
of the estate OF Ferdinand Ruch and Augusta
Ruch. 1913
Great Bend, Kas.. Dec A. D. 1904.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-16

For SALE-Nice south front lot in
block 10s, 5ox15O, price $500. See
Dawson & Zutavern.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-16

First published in the DEMocRAr, December
9th, 1904
Publication Notice.
The State of Kansas, Barton county, S.:
In the Probate Court in and for said county.
In the matter of the estate of VIM. L. Stewart.
deceased. Creditors and all other persons inter-
ested in the aforesaid estate hereby notified
that 1 shall apply to the Probate Court in and
for said county, sitting at the court house, in
Great Bend, county of Barton, state of Kansas,
the End day Of January A. D.. 1905, for full
and final settlement of said estate.
Isabella STEWART, ANNA SrEwARr, Executors
of last will and tesla ment of VIM. L. Stewart,
deceased.
Great Bend. Kas., Dec 2 A. D., 1903. 4044
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-16

TAKEN UP-Three heifer calves
and two red yearlings six months old.
Owner may have same by paying
costs. c. ]. FRENCH.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-16
Notice of Final Settlement.

Barton County, IS and for said County
In the matter of the Estate of George W. Rowen
deceased.
Creditors and ali other persons interested in
the Aforesaid Estate hereby notified that
shall apply to the Probate Court, in and for said
County, sitting al the Court House in Great Bend
County of Barton, State of Kansas, the 9th day
of January, A. D. 1906, fer full and final settle
ment of said Estate.
MARION SEWARD, Executor
of the Estate OF Geo w Rowell. deceased.
Great Bend. Kansas, Dec. Z. A. D. 1894. 4O-3
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-16

Anyone whose food does not di-
gest as it ought, who has to take
thought about when and what to eat,
should take advantage of this gener-
Gus offer of Hooper Drug Co.
Mona is almost invariably sue
cessful in curing stomach trouble of
all kinds, from an acute attack of
indigestion to chronic case of in
digestion. By its use new rich blood
is made, the weight increased and
health restored.
LosT-3 calves, largest dark red
heifer, other two are smaller. Reward
for information, ]. A. Wolf, 6 miles
north of Pawnee Rock.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-16
first published in the DEMOCRAT, Decembe
9th, 1904.)
Notice of Final Settlement.

The State of Kansas, Barton county, S.:
In the Probate Court in and for said county.
In the matter of the estate of Christian Koor-
man, deceased. Creditors and all other person.
interested in the aforesaid estate are
hereby notified that 1 shall apply to the Probate
Court, in and for said county, sitting the
house, in Great Bend, county of Barton, state Of
Kansas, the End day of January A. D. 1905,
for full and final settlement of estate
MINNIE KooPMAN, Executrix,
of the estate of Chris tan Koopman, deceased
Great Bend, Dec. 5 a. D. 1904. 40-43
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-16
Executors Notice


3First published in the DEMocRAr Dec. 9. 1904
State Of Kansas, l. In the Probate Coart
Barton County !" IN and for said County.
In the matter of ths Estate Of Leo Fest Sr- de-
ceased.
Notice b hereby given that Letters Tesla nent
airy have besn granted to the undersisaed. on the
Last Win and Testament Of Leo Fest Sy. late Of
said County. deceased. by the HonDrabfs. the
Probate Oosrt Of the County and State aAorBa AID
dated the day OF Dec 4. D. 49, y. an
persons having claims against - - Estate
are hereby netincd that asst present the
same to the undersigned allowance within one
year from the date of sal Letters, or they may
be precIuded from any benefit Of such estate;
and that if such claims be not exhibited within
three years after the date Of said Letters, they
shall be forever barred.
- THERBsIA FIBST.
Executor of the last Will and TsstaAent Of
Leo FEST ST.. deceased. -
Great Bend, Kans-, Dec. } 1904. @O-S
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-16
Attest: FEED NJ. LUTscHG, County Clerk

TAKEN. UP-A black SOW. weight
about $50; taken up Nov. z2f. Own
er can have same by paying feed bill
and FOR this notice.
LOUIS KRUCKEN BERG.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-16

First published in the DEMOCRAT Nov. 25, 1904
State of Kansas, Barton county, IS:
In the matter of the estate of W. B. Grimes, late
of Barton county, Kansas.
Notice of Appointment.
Notice is hereby given that ON the 4th day of
November A. D. 1904, the undersigned was, by
the Probate Court of Barton county, Kansas, duly
appointed and qualified administrator of the
estate of W. B. Grimes, late of Barton county, de-
ceased. All parties interested in said estate win
take notice and govern themselves accordingly.
3s41 ". G. MERRITT, Administrator.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-12-16

: For SALE:-Scotch7 collie puppies,
and Duroe Jersey pigs.
JACOB KoELscH,
Ellinwood, Kans.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-02-12
A Fresh Air clccet.

4 fresh air closet is q boon. ana
Il one can use hammer effectively
i need not cost more than dollar
Make a box frame, with shelves in
SIDE. It should be placed out OF
doors out Of the suns ravs and
where the cat cannot get at il. On
the wall IS a good place. Put food
away IN it, using clean carthcn
dishes as receptaclcs, never silver or
any other sort Of metal. Provide a
cheese cloth bag for each dish, put
ing the dish III and tying the bag
shut. Camphor painted on this box
once q fortnight will keep awar red
Or black ants.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-02-12
Lavender Growing In Favor.

Lavender is a color which has
been used very little in household
decoration. 1t is irving color 10
most compilations, and it is rather
too pensiye in its suggestion. Re
Gently, however, some beautiful
chintzes and tapestries have ap-
peared IN lilac and lavender tones.
and TIC shops are even Offering bed
room sets stained or cnameled in
the same huos. An artistic bed
comes from an English house, the
straight. simple lines stained a rich
deep lavender. The wood is rubbed
down TO hac wax finish. and the
only decorations are small inserts
y dull gold and brown in the CEN
'fal panels Of the head and foot
boards. The rich covering of this
1ed is Of lavender and gold brocade.
edged with a narrow gilt galloon.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-02-12
Dainty conforters For Summer.

In every home where one or more
girls abide the pretty summer dress
IS made from lawns. dimities iand
ehallies viii accumulate. One,sea-
sons wear leaves them BRIGHT and
pretty, just enough out Of date to
make them undesirable for another
season, yet the material is almost
as good as new. The most conven-
lent way of utilizing them is in
making comforts for the beds in
summer. Cut them in strips or as
FaFge squares as possible, sew the
parts together on the machine. US
lng bleached flour sacks for the lin
ing. One pound of cotton batting
IS sufficient for the filing. Do not
spend your time in quilting them. |
but knot with a pretty contrast oil
zephyr yarn. They require 50 much
less time ana material than the |
Of summer quilts. They |
are easily washed, and their hght
weight makes them comforts IN
deed.
The process Of making NAV be
very simple too. One need not E-oth-
r with quilting frames, but pan the
Our corners Of the lining to the car
pet, spread the batting evenly, Law
IN the pieced top and carefully pin
'r basic the parts together, then re-
move TO a table, ana in n couple
# hours the knottng may be fin
shed. Bind with the machine. and
'ou are done. have used comforts
rade from sush material and in this
manner continuously for four years.
nd the' are good yet.-B. f. Par.
onS IN llousekeeper.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-02-12
Obituary.

DIED, Margaret (Bower) Schnarr
born May "a, 1914, at Pittsburg,
Pa. departed this life Feb. A, 1904,
aged 90 years, S months, ii DAYS.
She was married to John Schnarr in
1863. He was one OF the boys who
wore the blue in the civil war. He
died in 1870. She leaves 4 children.
10 grand children, brothers, > sis.
tiers, and host Of friends to mourn
her departure. Her funeral was held
at the Portersville church, services
by Rev. K. Rouher, and she was
buried at the Sheriff grave. yard.
Aunt Mag, as we all loved to call
her, was a kind neighbor, always
ready to help those in need; a low
ing mother, ever planning for the
comfort OF her children. She said
before she became sick, that SIZE fell
she bad not long to remain on this
earth, but that she was ready to 20
whenever the Master called, that she
had made her peace with God, and
that all was well as to her future.
To her dear children we would say
the Lord knoweth best, and to look
to Him for comfort, because He will
not leave or forsake you.
When watching by the bed side of those
we loved for years;
And saw them passing overcast fell our
burning tears.
Dur heart was well nigh broken-onr
loss seemed past atone,
Fill Jesus lovingly whispered al will not
leave thee alonel'
A FRIEND
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-02-12

Heres curious item. joshua
exclaimed Mrs. Lexington. spread
ing out the BiiicyiIle Mirror In her
ample lap. ~l'he Nellie +. Williams
OF Gloucester reports that she saw
two whales. COW and calf, float
ING OIL Cape Cod the day. before yes
terday."
We'll, ma, replicdfold Mr. Lem
ington, whats the matter with
that"
Wig, it, All rightiabout,the two
whales, Joshua. but what bothers
me Is how the cowfand thelcalf cot
way out there"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-02-12
sUMr. Lewman. of Charle.town

Clarke county, this week rented bis
opera hall for the night of Feb. &c
TO some of Cox's friends, for him to
speak in, and afterwards cancelled
the contract-thinking to cut Cox
out OF a place to speak in-at the
demand of Zenor's friends. But Q
large warehouse was procured, and
Cox's friends say he will have very
large crowd. Ii must be Zenor is
getting scared, when he is afraid OF
free discussion.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-02-12
sV Judge Zenor completed his

s1rJudge Zenor completed his
canvass OF Dubois county on Wed
nesday, and left for greener fields
It is estimated his judicious placing
OF money will enable him to carry
about one third of the vote of this
county, unless they do as a promi-
nent citizen Of Boone did two years
ago-take candidates money un-
der pledge, and then manage so that
the candidate didn't get a vote in
the precinct.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-02-12
sfAlL OVER THE HOUSE. I
'"s s"'1s 81 Our Common wild Dan.
aeIlon Is "oreens.n

lAe value Of the biggest green
herbs to the health cannot he ov-
aggerated. More useful than the
green Lettuce Of the garden and any
cultivated spinach Of the field, are
the Wild dandelonsnnd cowslips, Of
the meadow and swamp. In the
country the dandelion is so.common
a plant that tits acknowledgement
In England, where it is, compara-
lively uncommon and thewild chic
DRY Is substituted for it in the herb
shops, the dandelion IS properly es-
teemed and is raised carefully in
gardens as a pct herb and a salad |
plant. Villa dandelion leaves ara
recognized as more Wholesome not
herb than anything else.
Pick the tender green leaves early
N me spring before the flower buds
have formed. Cut a very small por-
ton OF the root with the leaves. in
order TO give the plant something
Of It's wholesome tonic bitterness.
Wash the plants carefully. throw
ng them into an abundance Of salt
I'd water. Let them simmer for if
zen minutes instead Of an hour. as
I'D housewives used TO cook their
green's. As soon as they have cook ,
d drain them into a co'ardcr and
lash cold water from a faucet over In
hem. This chills and blanches 5
hem and gives the leaves a fresh. t
ender flavor. Chop them fine and :
e them rest until ready to serve.
hen warm them up in irving ,
AN with a little butter. salt and d
epper, sllcing two or three hard
oiled eggs over them.-New York n
'rilune. =
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-02-12

An old fashioned New England
dish is made by boiling green peas
and new potatoes together. Boil
the peas for twenty minutes, then
add the potatoes, which should bo
small put IN teaspoonful of salt
ana boil twenty minutes longer.
iour oil the water, add a teaspoon.
iul OF butter, a cupful Of cream or
fien milk, heat through and serve.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-02-12
hon. W. E. Cox Strosg for Congress in
Clark and Ssoit counties.

clark County Citizen. Charlcstown
The race for congress will be YER,
close in this district. ANY in,elli
gent observer will admit this fact
Heretofore Judge Zenor has bee r
very strong in Clark county, bu,
there Is an entirely new alignment
this year. In our observations we
lind that many old.line Democrats
who have heretofore supported
Judge Zsnor, are for Mr.. Cox on
he plea that four terms in congress
should satisfy any man, and that
the coniir uance of one person in
office indefinitely tends to weaker
the party by blasting hope for pre-
ferment in the younger Democrat.
OF the district.
An intelligent Scott county dem.
ocrat told the Citizen a fw dave
ago that he and his neighbors would
generally support Mr.. Cox thi,
year, as they believed that fou,
terms should satisfy the most ex
acting, Heretofore this gentleman
and his neighbors have been warm !
supporters Of Judge zenor, and are |
still his friends.
The Citizen gives the facts lust A.
hey appear here and the editor can
lot be charged with favoritism. A.
re has always been fast friend q,
Judge Zenor. The Democrats are
Untitled to know the facts, however
nd we predict that the race will b.
lose, with CLARK county ! vote. 70
ng to tho best manager.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-02-12

y. Peter 80 you want to come
IN mere What are your grounds
for admission
Gasmai-llat Iucvc read a me-
ter wrong lu mr life.
=. Peter Go aitcu3lant)-P Place
thi. man n'the detenaion camp for
a few daFt The cse may be all
right but I'm. suspicious. It, all
most too,eeod'to Do Detroit
Free Pros
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-02-12

In lonesome country graveyard,
five miles from Louisville, there is
an old vault on whose rusty door
may be seen the words, Zachary
Taylor, died 1850" Here in this
lonely spot. over grown with vines
and weeds, and visited by less than
a dozen people year, is the tomb
OF President Of the United States,
neglected, almost forgotten, vet
there are men living who remember
the time when his name was leard
as frt quently as Roosevelt's is heard
now. lis was the hero Of the Mex
lean war, commanding the Ameri-
can army from its entry into Mexi-
co, and in all the fights between the
Texas border and Monterey, includ,
log the bloodiest battle of the war
Buena Vista and Rsseca de LlPal-
ma.--N. A. Ledger.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-02-12

s9-Mr. McCrillus Gray, one OF
the most substantial and best re.
spected citizens of Pike county, died
suddenly OF heart failure Monday, at
his home near Dwell. he told his
wife he felt as if be was smothering
and she Immediately called a doc
tor, but before he reached the house
bis spirit had fled. He was SO year.
old, and had been Treasurer of Pike
county two terms, and was a promi-
nent Mason.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-02-12

There should be separate pur-
gatory with an increased tempera
ment set aside for the back biters
and slanderers of every community.
The most villainous cur is the one
who tries to steal and besmirch the
good name and reputation of an
othsr.-Ex.
All candidates in this country
would land there head fret like they
had been shot out of cotton gun.
1t might be possible tba. one out Of
every seventy-billion would escape
purgatory but he would never get
elected to office. The Politician.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-02-12

coughs and Colds rapidly leave those
VINO use Milks' Emulsion, as this remedy
acts Immediately and leaves no bad after
enects' 1t will cure a cold on the lungs
N "a hours. a large bottle costs but so
cents and can be bought of your druggist
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-02-12

MARRIAGE LICENSES. Wesley b.
Hemmer and Louisa Katter; Henry
Street and Vada Street; Asa G.
Monroe and Louisa A. Koerner; J
r. katter and Rosina A. Burning.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-02-12

An absolute cure is guaranteed in the
worst cases of Bronchitis or Throat
Trouble if Milks' Emulsion is used. A
large bottle can be bought of your
druggist for SO cents and the purchase
price will be returned if you are not
satisfied with the results.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-02-12
aV- Miss Ella Marlette spent sun
lay with her parents in Biidseye.

sa-The 20lh Century Club will
meet with Miss Mae Salb next We'd
nesday evening. 1t is reviewing
Hamlet.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-02-12
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know il.
How To Find out.

IN bottle or common glass with your
water and let Il stand twcniy-four hours. a
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-02-12

@Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hunter
will arrive to morrow from Provi-
dence, KY, to visit his parents.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-02-12

sediment or set
Ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ticn Of the kid
neys; II /, stains
your linen IL Is
evidence a kid
ney trouble; too
desire 70
pass II or pain IN
the back is also
1ueve and Had
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-02-12
What 20 Do.

wonderful discovery
and a book that tells
more aboutit. both sent
absolutely free BY mail.
address Or. Kilrner e.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-03-04

No extinct land animal of former ages
has o bigger body than has tho biggest
African elephant Of to-day. and not
one. no far as II known. exceeded or
even oqualed. In total bulk tho exist.
lng great whales, which sometimes are
all OF 100 feet long. As elephants.
horses and similar animals are traced
backward through the various strata
they arc found TO got smaller and
smaller. Some extinct elephants were
no bigger than Shetland ponies. while
the horses Of prehistoric times were
about the size OF large dogs. In al.
most every group OF hairy warm.
bloodod animals existing specimens
are bigger than those Of 5ygone times.
ard tho notion that there is any ten.
doncy In animal life to dwlndle In size
is entirely without foundation. There
are. OF course, exceptions. for the ex.
unct sloths. kangaroos. lizards and
some others exceeded in bulk exist.
ing creatures of the same order.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-03-04

little unhappy" she thought. ION my
honorl Jane looks younger and pref.
ier than when Neville was alive and
worrying her. Lovers die and hus.
lands die. and It's a common calam.
ny. and better people than Jane have
'ndured II. | will 80 now TO my
iunta parlor" She founu there an ac-
'pnintance whom had had known In
Paris, tho Countess Gervals.
81 have but now sent messenger
for you, Matilda" said Lady Joyery;
Tho Countess desired greatly TO see
pu." Then the conversation became
rominiscent, and the new plot was not
famed, and Matilda began to be
bored. Suddenly, however. her inter
81 was raised to the highest pitch,
for the Countess, touching a bracelet
which Lady Jevery wore. said:
Il must tell you a strange thing. l
vas lately at a dinner where the niece
q his Eminence. Cardinal Mazarln,
sat at my side. And she wore a neck
ACE and brooch and one bracelet pre-
esely like the bracelet you arc now
wearing. | cannot help noticing tho
circumstance, because the jewelry is
90 exceedingly singular and beautiful"
YES" replied Lady Jeyery. And
What you say Is also very curious for
! once possessed a necklace, brooch
and two bracelets like the one am
now wearing. All the pieces were
lost excepting this bracelet"
But how?-let mo inquire; whore
we're they lost?"
Somewhere near Paris. had In.
trusted them TO a friend who has
reEer since been heard o."
But the bracelet you are wearing?
TINS Is 80 siugular-you win please
prdon--"
rms bracelet" said Lady Jeyery
vas more fortunate. Some OF tho
GEMS We're loose and ! sent It l.
N"elor for repair. just before W
iol farls. He was to 'ogr1rd Il 70
ms u no found ~ ssop~o
luckily be Kept 81 Ic'a "A Il
london.
hw ~. raas .aosD
q s---
- ht.' b. ,dd most suspicious
'A' Matilda Indignantly u ghouit
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-03-04
CHAPTER xV

The Fate Of Lord clury Neville.
On tides Of glory England was
borne the next three years. to ma.
tional honor aud strength which had
never before been dreamed or Mover
in hcr whole history had the govern.
ment been nt once 80 thorough and so
penetrated with n desire for honesty
and capacity For the nrst time. the
sense OF social duty TO the state took
the place Of the old spirit OF loyalty
to the sovereign. For the Arst time
and only time In the history Of Ecu.
rope. morality and religion were the
qualifications insisted on by n court.
In the meantime Spain was help.
Ing Charles with money which was
spent In plots to assaasInnto the Pro.
tcctor. The effect of this was sew.
eral petitions and addresses offered
In Parliament begging Cromwell to
assume the ancient oilce ~ King. n
only for the settlement Of the nation.
lie was quite strong CROUCH to have
taken II, and there was nothing un-
manly either in his desire for the
tiuWu VI w NAn lHAN"Nl NA H. pht
thing he know well. that the title OF
King would take an meaning out OF
tho Puritan revolution, aud he could
not so break with his own past. with
his own spiritual life. and with the
cody men who had 80 faithfully fol
lowed and so fully trusted him.
why should he fret himself about .
mere word7 All real power was II
his hands; the army and the navy. thu
churches and the universities, the re
form and administration OF the law
and government OF Scotland and o
Ireland. Abroad. the war with all IL
details. the alliance with Sweden
with France. with the Protestan
princes OF Germany. the Protestan
Protectorate extending ms far a
Transylyania, the planting" OF thu
West Indies. the settlement Of tn
American Colonies and their defens
against their rivals. the French-al
these subjects were Cromwell's dali
cares.
"To be a king is not In my commits