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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03
ELLINwooD.

From the Leader
Chas. Neliies has sold the north half
Of section 2l-1l, in Stafford country to
F. E. Baer of this city, consideration
$1,000. The deal was consummated
through Charley Bockiey.
Charley johnson, step-son of Aug.
Henning, who was quite seriously IN
jured by being thrown from a horse a
short time ago, is now able to get around
on crutches. He is improving as fast as
could be expected.
Will Steckel hes had quite hospital
at his house the past week. His mother,
his wife and the baby all have been un-
der the weather, but all are improving
now and on the road torecovery.
We are informed that J. c. McCrack-
en- has purchased some lots in Ellinwood
on which he will build soon. Mac will
not leave Eifinwood as has been report
ed, but will continue business at the
old stand.
If the material arrives in time there
will be about months more work to
complete the new bridge across the Ar
kansas river at the foot of Main Street.
The contractor has the work we'll In
hand, but if the stuff for the extra 100
feet doesn't get here soon, there will be
SOON delay in finishing the work.
The annual compendium the Barton
county schools, recently gotten out by
County Superintendent Aldrich is
most comprehensive little pamphlet. 1t
includes the names of the Barton coun-
ty teachers for 1904 1905, a list of the
high and graded schools, the truant
officers and their districts, a financial ex-
hibit for 1908 Oh, the district officers and
the tax levy, and list Of the common
school graduates. It also has an out
line map of the county school districts.
1t is a valuable collection of information
and statistics in convenient form that
ought to be in the hands of everyone
interested in school work. Superintend-
ent Aldrich is certainly entitled to great
credit in getting out this valuable little
work.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03
CLAFLIN.

From the Clarion
Something over a hundred of the
young friends of Miss Erma Dowse
gathered and gave her grand surprise
Monday evening.
The Woodman ball Friday evening of
last week was hummer from start to
finish notwithstan ding the fact that the
weather was very disagreeable.
WILDER Flora went down to his old
home near Abilene Sunday presu mably
for a short visit. He was to return
Tuesday, but as he hasn't shown up yet,
his friends fear he has taken down with
the matrimonial fever.
D. L. Roaben, of the Exchange store
shipped the first car load of corn from
this point, that has been sent out OF the
town in many day. Usually, we have
to ship corn in, but last years corn crop
was hummer and we've got some to
spare.
Spring time must be drifting back
this way. This opinion is not based on
the condition of the weather but from
the fact that we have just received on
annual bunch of Government garden
seeds. We appreciate this gift very
much not that we ever use any Of the
seeds, but because it is about the only
time outside the campaign season that
the big fellows we help boost into fat
jobs, ever remember the common fry.
AS an evidence of the prosperous con-
dition of this section of the country one
only has to scan the official statements
of our two banks, published in last
weeks Clarion. The total resources of
these two financial institutions is
$685., SIG 80. The individual and time
deposits Of the Clafiin. State Bank
amount to Sis, 22575, and those of the
Farmers and Merchants Bank aggregate
sl35, 456 80, or total combined deposite
of $3.50, 6S2 H.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03
Crop Conditions.

"The wheat is all, or practically all
injured by continued freezing weather
since the snow went off,
"The wheat is in splendid condition
and has not been hurt a bit by the
freezing weather"
"You pays your money an you
takes your choice"-and if you pay
your money for this disburser of live
news matter you will read all about
the bumper wheat crop we will har-
vest in 1905 A. D.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03
Hose COMPANY Meetinq.

The fire boys held their regular
monthly meeting Friday night, and
the following positions were assigned:
Fire Marshal, F. J. Kramer.
Foreman Chemical, A. A. Wem-
mergreen.
Plugmen, J. H. Foster and Dan
Hood.
Nozzlemen, Clyde Moore, Chas.
Fankhauser, Claude Luse and Gilly
Denote.
Linemen, w. E. Stoke and L. n.
Wilhide.
r. F. Kepple was re-admitted as a
member of the department, and two
other applications were laid over until
next meeting.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03
For Sale, Cheap.

A we'll bred, Norman Stallion, yesrs
old. color dapple gray. broke to work
single or double, also to ride. Can show
Old Adelbert, imported Percheron horse
French No. 1885. American No. $3.50.
Call on me, or write. 4 miles North
and one mile East of Olmitz, Kans. =.
Diff JOSEPH PIZINGER. :.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03
A Rebecca Party.

The Rebeccas had been figuring
for some time on giving a1ssurprise
party for Mrs. Gus Schaeffer, but put
the occasion off from time to time, on
account of the bad weather. In the
meantime Mrs. Schaeffer heard about
it and turned the tables upon the
lodge, inviting them ::all up TOT her
home Thursday night. sKUntil dafter
twelve o'clock the guests made merry,
playing whist, pitch and other games,
and disposing of an elegant three
course supper. Mrs. Schaeffer's birth
day FELL upon the day of the occasion,
but as it is customary 7never to
mention lady's years, her age is
withheld.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03
First published in the Democrat Jan. %. loOS-l
Publication Notice.

stated Kansas, In the District. Court or.
Barton County. said County.
Eliza beth s Stanley plaintiff, AralzemaR
Stanley defendant.
Said defendant Aralzeman Stanley will take
notice that he has been sued in the above named
Court for a divorce and for the care aud custody
of a minor child, Fred R. Stanley, and must
answer the petition flied therein by said
plaintiff or before the 3rd day Of March, A. D.
ZOOS. or said petition will be taken as true. and
udgement for plaintiff in said action for
divorce and custody Of Fred R. Stanley viii be
rendered accordingly.
s. NJ. Keliam. Clerk Of said Court.
James W, Clarke Attorney for Plaintiff.
46-S
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03

We are authorized by the relatives
of the Late Adam Ludwig, to thank
their many frie DIS for their kindness
and sympathy shown in their recent
bereavement.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03

Some time ago the Great Bend
Telephone Co., sent out some return
postal cards asking its customers how
their phones were working. The in
qniries elected the information that
the system is em;nently satisfactory.
Some of the replies are quite amusing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03

A Snap block, close to square
Great Bend, cheap, if you buy. it
quick. F. H. LENGER, Hudson, KS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03

Frank Greene will accompany the
family to Mcpherson until they get
the hotel in good runnlpgl shape.
when he will return to this Getty and
take aggressive management of the
Ohio Chemical Co. This move is tobe
commended, as the company'sssprep-
arations have gained high degree
of popularity in this community, and
should be kept before the public
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03

c. B. Haas, of Albert, was in the
city Friday on business.
Holbrook argus., 1905-05-06
Notice to Creditors.

In the Matter of the Mary l. Guldbrausen. deceased. notice is hereby given, by the un- dersigned Administrator of the said Estate, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against said Estate to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within four months after the first publication of this notice to the Administrator, at his residence in Woodruff, Navajo County, Arizona, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said Estate.
 L. M. SAVAGE. Administrator of the Estate of Mary l. Guldbransen, deceased. Dated Woodruff, Arizona, April 2Oth 1905.
Holbrook argus., 1905-05-06
Notice of Hearing Petition

In the Probate Court of the county of Ma vajo. Territory of Arizona. Tn the matter of the Estate of John w. Freeman, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given that John A. Free man and Lewis w. Freeman, Executors of the Estate of John W. Freeman, deceased have filed in this Court q certain document purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John w. Freeman, deceased, together with their petition praying that the same be admitted to Probate and that Letters Eesta- mentary be granted to them the said peti- tioners; it was ordered by the Court that Tuesday the 18th day of May A. D, 1905 be set as day for the hearing of said petition and that the same will be heard on Tuesday the 18th day of May A. D. 1905. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the Courtroom of said Court, in Holbrook, County of Navajo, Territory of Arizona. and all persons inter- ested in said Estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prager of said petitioners should not be granted.
 Dated Holbrook, Arizona, April 18th, A. D. 1905.
 R. 0. Smith. Clerk of the Probate Court.
Holbrook argus., 1905-05-06
Salt River Dam

By direct wire to the L. A.. Times: Washington, May l. Secretary Hitchcock has execut- ed a contract with John M. O'Rourke & Company of Calves ton for the construction of the Roosevelt dam in the Salt river project. The Arizona contract. ors bid is 1,147,OOO, and the contract provides that sufficient force and plant shall be at work within ninety days to complete the dam to a level of 15O feet above the datum within two years.
Holbrook argus., 1905-05-06
Teams Wanted

w. H. Daum has received the following letter from a merchant at Las Vegas, Nevada.
 Agent, A. T. & $. F. Ky.
 Holbrook, Arizona. Dear Sir
 1 understand there are some heavy freight teams in your country. We need teams very badly can guarantee all the work that teams can do. There IS work for 500 head more stock between here and Bullfrog, 123 miles good road; able to haul net about 1900 pounds to the animal 16 to IS days on round trip at $6O per ton out and gen. erally load back with ore at $25 to $3O per ton. Feed costs, al falfa, $2O; grain hay, $3O; barley, $50. Teams all making good money. Spread this amongst teamsters. We guarantee the above. Will assist all possible.
 Yours Truly,
 F. 1. Kremer.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-09-22
THE r ED BAR \
THE WAYS OF STATESMEN.
Varying Methods of Lord Palmerston
and the Great Disraeli. :.

Queen Victoria once wrote to Lord
Palmerston, then premier of England,
expressing the wish that she couiu
speak from his place in the house OF
commons. Palmerston replied: Wis
count Palmerston presents his humble
duties to your majesty and has had
the honor to. receive your majesty's
communication yesterday, stating
what :. our majesty would have said II
your majest" had been in the house
of commons. Viscount Palmerston
may, T""haps, be permitted to take
the liberty of saying it is fortunate
for those from whose opinion her mai
esty differs that your majesty Is not
in the house of commons, for they
would have to encounter formidable
antagonist in argument; although, on
the other hand, those whose opinions
your majesty approves would have
had the support of powerful ally in
debate" Disraeli when premier had
a more direct way in dealing with
women. One of them once attempted
to get certain piece of information
from him. e listened to what she
had to say and then answered: "Oh,
you darling!'
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-09-22
How LAFAYETTE WAS SAVED.
English Officer Preserved Lite Of One.
Time Foe.

English Officer Preserved Lite Of One
Time Foe.
On the escape of Napoleon from
Elba one of the generals who rejoined
him was the brave Gen. Lavalette, a
soldier of great distinction. When
Mar leon was defeated Gen. Lava.
lette was taken prisoner and barbar'
ously sentenced to death as traitor
And as a tr' or he woC 1 have been
executed were it not for Capt. Hely'
and two other English sol
diers, one of them being Gen. Wilson
Gen. Lavalette was in prison on tie
night before the morning appointed
for the execution, when he was visited
by his wife, daughter and maid
After an affecting interview in the
cell, the generals wife, apparently
was led forth by her maid in an al!
most fainting condition. But 1t was
really Lavalette himself, who had don
ned his wife's clothes. He was taken
hurriedly to the quarters of HeIy-
and his ch:v-lrous cocoon
spirators, an Il having lie dressed in
the uniform of an English officer. he
drove boldly out of Paris and wa
speedily across the frontier.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-09-22
Food for Japanese Soldiers.

Rice and dried fish are the uniform
food of the japanese army In cam
paigning times. The rice is first
boiled until it is thick and glutinous.
Next it is placed on a china slab,
rolled out and cut into squares. The
squares are then placed in the sun to
dry. They become as hard as ships
biscuit. and are ready to be stored. A
certain number of squares are allowed
To each soldier a day. All he has to
do is to break up sar,,e in boiling
water and aid his Or +. fish. In a
few minutes he has ">sore him a
thick soup, which to him Is very good.
If he cannot procure boiling water
ne eats his rice square as a biscuit.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-09-22
Educating Chiidren's Memory.

AS childrep part Of the Jap's educa
ton Is learning to notice. A tray
with dozen things on 1t Is given Il
the child for few minutes, when 1t is
taken away from him and he Is re
quired to repeat from memory the
name OF everything that was on the
tray. Gradually the numbers OF things
are increased and the t. ne he Is al
lowed to look at them decreased. un
til noticing becomes a habit, and q
single. cursory glance catches UP main
idea and details in an almost magical
way. One mother, who heard OF the
method, was so struck by its sim
plicity and ny the value OF quick OBJ
serving that she tried the expert
ments with her own children-not
with trays and objects. but in their
walks. SIC found that the Oh ldren
develop splendid memories as we'll
Boston Traveller.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-09-22
Tho Watermelon an Old Bird.

It seems that Columbus introduced
the watermelon into this country. He
brought seeds with him, and the plant
rapidly spread through the new world.
The watermelon is said to be the most
ancient OF all the edible vegetables in
Asia. where it is supposed to have
originated. The melon was cultivated
in France certainly as early as 1929.
and was favorite dish with the
early Greeks and Romans.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-09-22
Dukes Picture Gallery.

The Duke Of Portland's picture gal.
lery is 236 feet long and covers more
than quarter # an acre. n II the
finest private gallery in the world.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-09-22
sweden's Export of Lumber.

sweien's biggest export is timber.
II sells s27,50O,0 900 worth year.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1905-12-22

Il wasn't swearing,' the girl an.
swered calmly. without resentment. II
was praying for tree for Tommy
An elegant carriage waited at the
curb, and as the young lady stepped to
the sidewalk the footman threw open
the door. She stood for an instant, as
If thinking, and then, turning quickly,
she went back into the yestibule, where
the child was still standing.
"Will you come with me minute
Out Of the crowd" she added hastily
as the girl faced her with surprised
eyes and an unchildlike, repelling look
on her thin face.
Twill you step into the carriage?
Please do. I want you to tell me
something, and it Is SO very cold
The girl seated herself on the luxu-
rious cushions, the young lady fol"
lowed, and the inwardly disguised
footman closed the door.
"Will you tell me your name and
where you live?" the lady questioned
gently.
The child regarded her earnestly.
depends on who you are and what
you want. You amt q charity worker
nor q slum yisitOr?"
The young lady smiled understand
ingly.
MY name is Margaret Stanhope, and
I live on Commonwealth avenue. You
you spoke Of Tommy
The girls face softened.
eyes; he's my brother. My name Is
Maggie Taylor, and I live on Burnham
street." adding with a return Of her
former manner, "but it amt slum
street, and I don't want no charity"
Miss Stanhope smiled radiantly.
But do, Maggie. I am 50 glad our
names are the same. I need just what
you do not-charity. Tell me some
thing about Tommy" She fingered
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1905-12-22

lovingly over the name. why did you !
pray for tree for him?"
because he's sick. He's only twelve,
and he works in an Office. and his boss
Is away, and Tommy took sick after
he'd gone. Tommy feels sure that II
he was here he'd send his wages to
him just the same, for he's good boss
and awfully kind to everybody, but the
other man-his pardner-is different
Maggie" said Miss stanhope ear
nestly, 1T wish you'd help me to have
q happy Christmas. I am all alone IN
the world, without any one to care FOR
me, and I want to do something for
some one-for some one named Tom
my, because-because six months ago
I did a wrong and cruel thing to some
one by that name. 1t would help make
ny Christmas happy If you would let
me arrange a tree for your Tommy.
VIII you!"
The girl drew long breath.
at amt charity?" she asked doubt
fully.
"Not to you nor to Tommy" answer
ed Miss Stanhope joyously, but it will
| be to me-
"For Tommy's sake" murmured the
girl assentingly.
| "For Toms sake" echoed Miss Stan
hope tenderly.
The unbending footman was still
more disguised when he was directed
to make another round Of the stores,
and his bearing was absolutely frlgid
when he was required to carry most
unbecoming load of bundles up the
stairs to the little home on Burnham
street. That the indignity Of good
sized tree was laid upon him also re-
quired the concentration Of all his
thoughts upon the generous wages
Miss Stanhope paid to enable him to
endure the present situation.
II keep house for father and Tom
my" whispAs'ed Maggie, leading the
way. "Tommy's in the kitchen. l left
him there in the big chair cause it's
warmer. Wen take all these things in
INCORPORATING the door of neat sit
ting room-"and when we get the tree
fixed I'll push him in in the chair"
Surely never before was a tree so
quickly made to blossom and bring
forth fruit, and 1t was a "true" tree,
with gifts on every side.
Maggie surveyed it with joyful pride,
her thin face losing it's careworn look
and becoming almost childlike with
the flush Of happy excitement.
Miss Stanhope," she whispered posi-
lively, prayers are answered. know
It now"
Always, in the way he thinks best,
answered Miss Stanhope earnestly
adding in her heart, Lord, believe
help thou mine unbeliefr'
'T'll bring Tommy in now" Mag
gle said, and went softly out to thu
kitchen.
She returned almost Immediately.
His boss Is there." she exclaimed
excitedly. He got back yesterday
Amt he awfully good to come SO soo1
to see Tommy? Tommy looks better
l already! The boss ii push him in."
They both turned toward the dool
as it was opened. and big armchair
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1905-12-22
HAVRE, MONTANA, DEC. %, 1905,
WISHING ALL A VERY
MERRY CHRISTMAS.

For the sixteenth time in the life of
the writer are we privileged to wish
the people of Northern Montana a
Merry, Merry Christmas, and may
YOU all live to enjoy many, many
more. The glad season, when all
civilized man re.oices over the glad
tidings of "Peace on Earth, Good
Will Towards Man. is at hand, and
that all may enter into the observances
good cheer and happiness of the hour
is our earnest wish.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1905-12-22

finally muttered.
Poor child! Her brief experience had
already taught her the unreality and
falsity Of many glittering things. She
stepped quickly into the vestibule where
she could see that part of the tree away
from the window. A sudden Joy flashed
into her face.
It's true that tree Is true" she
whispered eagerly. 'The back Is as
good as the front"
She hesitated an instant and then
raised her clasped hands beseechingly.
God" she cried, "send me a tree for
Tommy"
Her intense longing made her voice
sharply imperative, and the first word
struck harshly on the ear Of a richly
dressed young lady who was passing
close to her.
you mustn't swear, childw she ex-
claimed hurriedly.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1905-12-22

with the sick boy in 1t was pushed
carefully over the threshold
Miss Stanhope gave one look at the
tall man behind the chair and started
forward.
This is Tommy's boss" began Mag
gie, mindful Of her duties as hostess,
but the greeting Of her two guests quite
disconnected her, for Tommy's boss
caught the aristocratic Miss Stanhope
In a close embrace, while Miss Stan
hope cried penitently, ooh, Tom, Tom
I have been SO sorry, and have want
ed you so"'
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1905-12-22
FOR TOMS
- A * A Tree Which
~%6 ~ u @@ Bore Good Fruit
BY OTHO ID. .SENGA

copyright. 1904, by Ohio B. Senegal
N MOST wonderful and gorgeous
IN Christmas tree stood In the
window Of the great store Of
Warden & Joyce. All day
constantly changing throng Of small
admirers exclaimed at its magnifcence
and registered extravaganza wishes be-
fore it.
Children richly clad and full Of joy
Gus anticipations, children in comfort
less rags, who knew Christmas only by
the sight Of the happiness Of others,
stood side by side and gazed with long
ing eyes at the bewildering array Of
costly gifts and brilliant decorations.
A small girl of twelve or fourteen,
with face unnaturally old and sharp,
unsmiling eyes, critically examined the
tree in silence. Up and down, from
side TO side, her keen gaze wandered.
Il bet it's empty at the back" she
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1905-12-22

f send you our heartiest wish that every moment
may be golden with Christmas cheer and that
each remembrance be light with pleasure on that
day and the year to come.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1905-12-22

Entered at the postoffice at Havrc, Mon
tana, as second-class mail matter.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1905-12-22
The Havre Herald

W. G. KESTER, EDITOR AND PROP
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-15
DRINKING AND YEARS or LIFE

nozoan moderately exert more
life his cold water-imbibing brother
many years been exant showing that
incmperanco thousands Of eoayal per-
clippings hathands with which 70
the paths Of The eeu
Mackenzie Moore English acuary comes forward
81 % comparisons
Of life The total abstain
has mn
number taken there
and 1851 deaths among
drinkers.
favor Of the water
periods hc finds that those be
years 62ss deaths among the alb
ssainers dnkor excess Of Ls
percentage favor % the ectouer increases
feh from that perod though the
advantage the side.
As the % MAJ Chas Woodruff an
army surgeon quoted showing PHILIPPINES tie hard
% tropical diseases best te nod
prove the most
eeptible.
AuaFy adds the nonahuers lire good
life point Of view should be
ceDted flFst-elass risks
Moor figures worth anything they Show that life nsur
companies preserve a good margin o. risk