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blSSl dCelul! n
daughter of mine"
"But-popsie-''
interrupted Phoebe.
Don't you pop
Sic mel" command
ed her father, in the
the dragons voice.
You'll come back
to the house with
me at once!"
But Allen and |
have known each
other SO long" plead
ed Phoebe. You
might give us just
a little teenie bit
of a blessing"
eff you could, Mr..
Warren added the
lover, I'D gladly
throw away this rod,
reel and all, if you
wish.
I'm amazed"
answered the deacon
Indignantly. Sim
ply amazed, not only
at your inconceiv-
able conduct, Phoebe,
but even more so at
that young mans
audacity, depravity
and presumption.
No, sir! Never! Do
you think l would
commit the happi-
ness of my child to
a man who would fish
on the Sab
bath? Don't
mention this
subject to me
again! Phoe-
be you come
with me at Z
once!" .g,
" But-Mr.
w arren any fj
man might H
be tempted to Av
fish on such a NR
day as this,
argued Allen
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Ole Consequences
Of Sunday Fishing


VI expect, when digniied deacon, with
an exceedingly pretty daughter sits
down against a tree and falls asleep, in a
rural district where fine young man likewise
has come to spend vacation, and the time
is Sunday afternoon? What could an unin-
telligent person expect, for the matter of
that, even granting that the pretty girl and
the nice young man unaware that the
same blue sky enfolds them both and that
only a few score rods of meadow lie be-
tween?
When Phoebe was certain that it was the
deacons breathing and not a bullfrog talk
ing politics. the fateful moment had arrived
She wandered off toward the river, to crafty
a natural desire for variety in sound and
general aspect of the scene. Yet it cannot
be denied that when she came to the brink
of the stream and there beheld the manly
figure of handsome Allen Brett, her heart
beat quickly in a happiness she made no
effort to diminish.
That Allen was fishing, actually fishing,
this precious afternoon of all after
noons appeared to create no material differ
ence in her suddenly excited thought or
mood. In fact, she forgot what day it
was with commendable alacrity 1t felt
to her like May-day, Christmas, ST. Valer1-
tines and Fourth of July, all rolled into
one
She watched for moment, from her place
fast and delightfully."- Then shyly she crept
little nearer. 1t was joyous to watch him
as he cast his line SO far out in the pool, but
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and you, Sir!
Dtcnrncnf1i1i A
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19
S. S. Delegates.

Sunday Schools of Barton County
that were represented at the State
convention are as follows:
l.. J. Barker, Del. at large, Mr.,
and Mrs. S. H. Gwinn.
Unior School, Ellinwood, Lille
Hartmetz, Arthur Magee, ]. H.
Torrance.
Congregational, Great Bend, Mrs.
Sutherland and Zoe Chapman.
Pawuee Rock, M. E. Miss Holland
Roy Warner.
Evangelical, Comanche, Miss
Kattenhorn, B. Dempster.
Eureka, M. E. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w
Johnson.
Eureka. U. B. Mrs. G. H. Shaw.
Great Bend, M. E. Mrs, ]. T
Morrison.
Great Bend Presbyterian, Mrs
Riddle.
Great Bend Christian, Mr.. Omer
Pawnee Rock, Christian, Mis-.
Williams.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19
Steuri=Plankenhorn.

At 3 p. m, Wednesday the 18th,
Fred Steuri and Miss Ethel Planken-
horn, two of the popular young society
people of this community were united
in marriage at the home of the brides
parents in South Bend township, Rev.
Sutherland performing the ceremony
IN the presence of over 800 guests.
The ceremony was performed on the
porch which had been beautifully
decorated for the occasion, the guests
being grouped upon.the lawn. Follow
ing the tieing of the knot the guests
were served with light refreshments,
and general good time participated
in. They were the recipients of
many beautiful presents. In the
evening the groom rendered their
legions of friends both young and old
a ball in the Moses Bros. Hall. Miss
Elsie Taylor was the bridesmaid and
John Steuri best man. The contract
ing couple have grown up in our
midst and enjoy the respect of all
who have >the pleasure of knowing
them. The groom's parents have re-
sided for years in Great Bend town.
ship, and the brides ia South Bend
township. Their parents are among
the leading and prosperous farmers,
and the young couple start out upon
their welded journey under Ethe
most favorable auspices. With the
world before them, the best wishes of
their friends backing them up, of
good characters and industrious, they
will take their place among Barton
county's leading citizens, and main
tain their position without any trouble.
Here's hoping that their welded life
will be happy, prosperous and con-
tented. After brief visit to Okla
homa points they will begin keeping
house on the half way farm north of
this city.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19
The JAPS ARE
BUILDING ROADS.
Have Port Arthur And Mukden
Connected.
SUPPLIES ARE POURING IN.

Toxic, Japan, May 18.-General
Oyama's army, it is reported, has the
railroad from Port Arthur to Tie
Ling, north of Mukden, now in sue
cessful operation. Temporary bridges
have been constructed, and material
for permanent bridges, where the
same were destroyed by the Russians
when retreating north, is now on the
mound.
In addition to the transportation of
supplies by rail, Oyama is using thous-
ands of junks to carry supplies from
New Chwang up the river towards
Mukden, and apparently he has the
most satisfactory connections with
his base of supplies.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19
PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY.
General Meeting Opens Today, In
Indiana.

Winona Lake, Ind, May 18.-
The general assembly of the Presby-
terian churches opened here this
morning, with a sermon by Rev.
Addison Henry, the retiring Modera-
tor. The new moderator will be elected
this afternoon. The candidates are:
Rev. Moffatt of Washington, Pa.
Rev. John Fenton of Jefferson City,
Mo.
Justice Harlan is busy exploiting
a scheme for National Presbyterian
cathedral at Washington, D. c.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19
AN ElOPER DEAD.
Woman With Him Says he Committed
Suicide.

New York, May 18.-Herbert Kep-
Ter, said to be the son of a wealthy
business man at Deland, Florida, was
found dead at hotel here this morn
ing. A woman giving the name of
Dora Miller, who was with him, has
been placed under arrest.
The woman's story is that Kepler
committed suicide by taking morphine.
She says she and Kepler eloped from
Florida, the man having deserted a
wife and two small children.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19
A MISSOURI
PITCHED BATTLE
Feud Among Farmers Results in
a Killing.
ONE DEAD, AND ONE DYING.

Cameron, Mo-, May 18.-The
corner of Davies county today sbegan
an investigation of "a feud among
farmers as the result of which FJohn
Pulliam is dead, Walter Rice is dy-
ing from bullet in his lungs and
Burr Snow is in a serious condition
from similar injury. The other two
participants who will recover, are
Charles Middaugh, jaw fractured;
Otis Snow, shot three times, in the
head, scalp wounds only, and through
the arm and in right chest.
Recently man named Smith sued
John Heinze for possession of farm.
Heinze moved his family to Winston.
The Snow brothers yesterday drove
to the farm house to get Heinze's
household goods. There they en-
countered the other three, who were
adherants of Smith, and the shooting
began.
No arrests have been made. Smith
surrendered to the officers although
not present at the shooting. Revolv-
ers were used by all the parties. The
scene of the battle was the road in
front of the farm house.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19
A u. B. Mercer.

Topeka, Kaus., May 1S.-At the
United Brethren convention this
morning the report on the special
order of business for this afternoon
was made. No great opposition to
the merger is apparent among the
United Brethren. Other churches
favor it. If it is effected, it will bring
nearly two million communicates
under one head.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19
President of. Kansas Clubs.

Topeka, Kans.. May 1S.-The
Kansas club women today elected
May Belleville Brown, of Salina, as
the president of their state federation.
About twenty of Lyman Dodge's
young friends attempted to cheer him
up Wednesday night by surprising
him and having a royal good time.
AS Mrs. Dodge is away the affair was
strictly stag party, and all seemed
to be pleased they went.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19
TALKS OF PEACE.
Not in The Orient. But Up in Chicago

Chicago, May Is.-President
Gompers of the American Federation
of Labor, the local labor leaders, re-
presentatives of the employers, the
mayor and the aldermanic committee,
spent the day trying to bring about
peace in the teamsters' strike. Mr..
Shea, president. of the teamsters'
union, said that peace depended en-
tirely upon how many men secured
reinstatement.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19
Wisconsin R. R.. Commission.

Madison, Wis, May 19.-The La
Follett railroad rate commission bill
is being debated in the legislature to-
day. A great fight is on over the
bill. There are no indications, how
ever that the opposition will develope
enough strength to defeat the
measure.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19
Praying Against Roiestven.ky.

Odessa, Russia, Nav 18.-Thous-
ands of copies of a proclamation call
ing upon the people to pray for the
destruction of Rojestvensky's feet
were scattered throughout the city to-
day by the social democratic COM
mittee.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19
John Don't Like Panama.

Pittsburg, Pa, May 1S.-John
Caldwell, who went from this city to
work as carpenter boss has returned.
He says the temperature is about 125,
the water bad, and yellow fever germs
are numerous.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

The Garden City Imprint says in
part: 70 see the Shearts in their
Highland Fling, also in the double
sword dance, is fully worth the ad-
mission price. The moving pictures
and illustrated song performance was
rated to be the best we have ever
seen in this city," Opera House
Friday and Saturday nights.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19
Tom Lawson's Spiel.

Kansas City, Mo-, May 49,
Thomas Lawson wired from Boston
today that he had not given the
speech to be delivered at the Kansas
Chatauqua any thought so far; he
probably would write it when on the
train..
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19
Sherwood and Gould.

The marriage of Mr.. Eden J.
Sherwood and Miss Pearl Gould was
soleminzed at five O'Clock Wednesday
afternoon at the beautiful country
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. B. w. Gould, one mile north of
Heller.
At the appointed hour, unattended
the bridal couple took their places
under a beautiful archway between
the parlors and in the Impressive
marriage ceremony of the Presby-
terian church were made husband
and wife. Rev. Stanton Olinger
Great Bend officiating.
The bride was handsomely gowned
in net over white silk and carried
white carnations.
After the ceremony the two course
luncheon served in the dinning room
was delightful function. The tables
were beautifully decorated with white
roses and carnation, this same color
scheme being carried thoughout the
house.
Many useful and beautiful presents
were received consisting largly of sill
yer and hand painted china. The
bride is the youngest daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Gould and will be
greatly missed by large circle oi
friends among whom she has lived all
her life. The groom is a prosperous
young business man of Scott City.
Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood left at once
for their newly furnished home and
after June first will be at home te
their friends.
The visiting guests were Mrs
Galloway of Sterling, Miss Elizabetf
Fitz, of York, ILL.,, Mr.. and Mrs. F
S. Mitchell and Mrs. Olinger, of Grea
Bend. (Scott City and Sterling pa
pers please copy.)
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19
DR.. 7. B. Koehne.

Friday evening at 8 o'clock. DIR.
Koehne will lecture at the Congrega-
tional church on Immortality. No
fee for admission is charged. Each
person at the close of the lecture, upon
honor. DR.. Koehne's power as an
orator will insure him large hearing.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19
Conditions Better At Snyder.

Kansas City, Mo-, May 18.-The
relief committee at Snyder wired the
Commercial Club here today that
things were gradually becoming
normal there The injured and des-
titute and homeless are receiving good
attention but the nurses are worn out.
They requested that nurses be sent.
The Commercial Club engaged four
nurses to be sent there Immediately.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19
Hiram Cronk at Rest.

New York, May 1S.-Hiram
Cronk, the last survivor of the army
which drove the Britons from these
shores. was buried with military
honors today. Citizens barred their
heads as the cortege passed the city
hall.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19
Union Township Statistics.

Population, incrase %, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $50
Value OF farmss- $3S5, TOO,
Acres wheat sosn last fan. 1000,
Corn on hand March Ist, bushels. ..---.....- 1900,
Wheat on hand March 1st. bushels,-.. 5000,
Butter made by families, pounds, ....-...... $50
Value Of poultry and eggs sold,
Value of animals sold and slauGhtered....
No. OF horses aud mules. 2s6,
No Of cattle, -....... 7Z3
No Of swine. ....-............
Taxable value ef personal property 81 $40
Decrease over last year.--.--. ........... 1912
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19
s:ax Cunard Liner Was Aground. -:

New York, May 1S.-The Cunard
liner, Caronia, was foated off the
sand bar at Sandy Hook today. { Her
captain said he had to choose be.
&ween collision with a German liner
and running his boat aground.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19
BY ORDER OF CHIEF.

Fritz Kueffer and Miss Lena
Madge Newcomer were married in
the parlors of the Kendall hotel Wed
nesday evening by Rev. Ambrose.
These young people are from Alex,
ander, and were accompanied by sew
eral of their friends.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19
ALL GRAINS
ARE HIGHER
Chicago May Wheat Advanced
Three Cents Today.
FOREIGN CABLES ARE LOWER

Grain and Stock Markets furnished
daily by special wire to. the A. N.
McDearmott Commission Co-Ofice
over Crescent Grocery.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

Mike Daily is now well prepared to
give hack service. He has two new
ones for general work, and one eIe-
CANT hack for special work.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

Yes, that rain last night was all
right, if it extended far enough over
the county. In town here it was a
regular deluge.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

Miss Edna Cassidy is here from
Oklahoma City, to visit her grand
parents Mr.. and Mrs. H. S. Converse.
She is expecting to stay couple of
months.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

Did you ever examine the merit OF
a Hart Schafner & Marx suit oi
clothes? 1t will pay. At Lundblade
& Bolinger's.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

7. Louis Selle and Miss 7. Catherine
Wilson, both of Great Bend, were
married by Judge Torrey Wednesday
evening. Here's wishing them
success and happiness.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

L. C.. Breeden and wife, c. R.
Brooker and wife, and Mrs. Ollie
Gilham and son Roger, of Hoising-
ton, expect to leave next week for the
Portland exposition and a tour of the
northwest.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

Mrs. Arsula NJ. Jones of Topeka,
formerly Miss Arsula Benedict of
this city, has been re:elected as mis-
tress of finance of the Rathbone
sisters, for the state of Kansas.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

Frank Kramer has secured the
contract for the erection of a large
farm residence for w. w. Hartshorn,
in Liberty township.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

FIREMAN, ATTENTIoN-Au mem
bers of the Fire Department are urged
to attend special meeting Friday
evening. the 26th, to complete ar
rangements for the Street Fair.
BY ORDER OF CHIEF.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

L. P. Aber is kept at home for a
few days and under the doctors care.
He had an abscess form behind his
right ear on which an operation has
been performed.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

Alex Breeden and family came in
from Cove county this morning. Mr..
Breeden will accompany L. c. and
party to the coast, while his family
will visit in Cowley county.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

o. w. Devine is in the city in the
interests of the Farmers Advocate.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

The Campbell Scotch Specially
Company presents, CA Modern
Othelo" Friday and Saturday nights
at the Opera House.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

D. M. Whitehead and wife, of
Crawford county, are in the city WIS.,
iting Porter Young and family. Mr..
Whitehead is cousin of Mrs. Young.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

7. P. Fair, wife and daug ghter, and
A. D. Fair went to Sterling this
morning to attend the funeral of D.
T, Fair.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

STRAYED-From the Sisters Hos.
pital, small, nearly black mare, had on
halter, is old. Return to Hospital,
or notify the Sisters.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

Miss Matte Fruit expects to leave
next week for a visit with her brother
Frank at North Fork, Cal. and to
spend the summer on the coast.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

According to the statement issued
by auditor of state Wells, the railroad
valuations for Barton county have
been raised a trife over $4,000.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

Miss Lulu Logan is up from Ellin
wood visiting her aunt Mrs. B. w.
Ruggles.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

c. S. Cutler is having fine cement
walk put in. fronting his main street
property. P. Cooprider has the con.
tract.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

Unless their is change in the pro-
gram Bishop Hennessy will be in the
city on Saturday May 9th, to ad.
minister confirmation.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

w. c. Edwards, former secretary
of state, was in town Wednesday
evening on business.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19
LOCAL NEWS

DIR. Ed. Button is down from Al
bert.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

Davis McKeown, one of the lead.
ing lawyers of Springfield, Ills, was
in the city this morning for a few
hours.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

VIM. Kerr is building a fine new
porch and making other improve
ments to his residence property.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

Dennie c. Corrigan has been ap
pointed carrier on route three out of
Holyrood, with John c. Corrigan as
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

Miss Edith Miller and Miss Paxon,
of Albert, were shopping in Great
Bend Tuesday. Miss Miller will
attend the county normal.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

The "Stetson" packard" & Ham
ilton Brown shoes for Men-you
can't beat them. At Lundblade &
Bolinger's,
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

The party who lost cape can find
out where it is by calling here.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

AS near as we are able to ascertain
the rain Wednesday night was quite
general.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

Screen doors compile Hinges Hook
and Knob. 75c in the Bargain Base
ment." Lundblade & Bolinger's.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

T. M. .Beardsley and wife are down
from Speareville on visit to Mrs.
Beardsley's people, Tom Gilmore and
family.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

Miss Ella Converse has returned
from Sterling, to attend normal.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

Frank Schneck is down from west
of Larned. He reports the wheat
prospects in his locality as very fat
tering.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

Watch our smoke" during Carni-
val week.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

The Lawson, L. T. townsite will be
opened some time next month. A
number of our people hold tickets for
lots
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

Porter Young has gone to Kinsley
and other points west for business
trip.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

1t is surprising to see the number
of new walks being put in. They are
mostly of cement.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

Sheriff Dalziel made a trip tc
Clafin Wednesday afternoon.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19
Ben Giles is in Larned on business

Porter Young has gone to Kinsley
and other points west for a business
trip.
AS near as we are able to ascertain
the rain Wednesday night was quite
general.
Its surprising to see the number
of new walks being put in. They are
mostly of cement.
". Brinkman is getting along
fine, and recovering in an entirely
satisfactory manner.
Mrs. VIM. Nero was operated on
Wednesday by DR.. Mcpherson for an
ulcer on the back of her head.
A telephone message from Els,
worth this morning stated that it was
raining there to beat the band.
Screen doors compile Hinges Hook
and Knob. 75c in the Bargain Base
ment." Lundblade & Bolinger's.
The Lawson, 1. T. townsite will be
opened some time next month. A
number of our people hold tickets for
lots.
Frank Schneck is down from west
of Larned. He reports the wheat
prospects in his locality as very fat
tering.
T. M. .Beardsley and wife are down
from Speareville on visit to Mrs
Beardsley's people, Tom Gilmore anc
family.
Dennie c. Corrigan has been ap
pointed carrier on route three out of
Holyrood, with John c. Corrigan a:
substitute.
Miss Edith Miller and Miss Paxon
of Albert, were shopping in Grea
Bend Tuesday. Miss Miller will
attend the county normal.
Unless their is a change in the pro
gram Bishop Hennessy will be in ths
city on Saturday May 9th, to ad
minister confirmation.
According to the statement issuet
by auditor of state Wells, the railroad
valuations for Barton county hav,
been raised a trife over $4,000.
Mrs. Arsula NJ. Jones of Topeka
formerly Miss Arsula Benedict o
this city, has been re:elected as mis-
tress of finance of the Rathbon
sisters, for the state of Kansas.
Alex Breeder and family came il
from Cove county this morning. MI
Breeder will accompany L. c. an,
party to the coast, while his famiI
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

Miss Mayme Connect returned
Monday evening from her trip to Iowa
points.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

Father Schultz visited Father
Emerich at Ellinwood Wednesday.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

Miss Bessie Stoke returned from
her visit to Topeka Wednesday even
ing
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

c. F. Difeubacher and wife re-
turned from Kansas City Wednesday
evening.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

Ira Brougher has gone to Rush
Centre to look after some of his land
! interests.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

c. f. Barnette has made us happy
by renewing his DEMOCRAT subscrip-
ton.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

Fred Witte is preparing to build
an extensive addition to his farm
residence.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

Mrs. Chas. Wolf and daughters
were up from 4Comanche township
Wednesday.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

The Fair Lumber Co. is having
another large shed built at their
yards. 100 35 feet.
Barton County democrat., 1905-05-19

A telephone message from Els
worth this morning stated that it was
raining there to beat the band.