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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-07-07
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Bernadotte, Ills, July 4, 100

Bernadotte, Ills, July 4, 1905.
EDITORS DEMOCRAT.
Sirs:-John and myself arrived
here yesterday a. m. and found one
of the most picturesque little towns I
have ever seen. 1t is situated on the
banks of Coon river, while from west
to east at this point, to the south is a
range of rugged hills, covered with
fine timber. Across the river north
are more hills which look high to a
Kansas man. South east of town,
just at the eoge, is what is called Mt.
Pleasant, from which one can get a
fine view of the country.
We came near receiving a warm,
or rather a cool welcome as there
was talk of giving us a free BATH
water is cheap here. There had
had been fish commissioner here,
who took two natives and several fish
nets, seins, traps etc., to the county
seat with him, after visiting, swapping
yarns and so on for several days.
hey have vowed to duck any fish
guardian that shows up, and l guess
we looked fshy, for they were getting
ready to duck US, when our landlady
put me s.next," so fastened to show
our credentials aud assure the natives
We needed no bath just then. Now
we are all having fun over it.
Wessxpect to finish up here and
start for home tomorrow. Hoping
to find all well.
Yours.
S. M. WESLEY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-07-07
Pioneer. Stafford Co

l wonder if Mr. Fullerton has had
Ward to bore any more holes in his
telephone.
Miss Cora. Car was out from Lar
ned and visited Miss Bina Estes
several days last week.
Miss Grace Vlllers, of Larned. is
visiting and helping Mrs. Maj shall
Rice cook for the harvesters.
There was a nice rain Saturday
night, II inches.
Tom Ely finished harvesting last
Saturday.
Lee Campbell has purchased his
daughter Mollie an organ.
George Merritt is up from Wichita
visiting and helping his uncle M
Stricken through harvest.
Bert Couchman's are expecting to
move TO Great Bend this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Hunt are UP
from Edwards Co., harvesting their
wheat.
LATE Burlingame has had new
house built on his half section. Ert
Estes did the work.
Ben Fullerton and family came up
from Greensburg Saturday. They
expect to visit about two weeks with
relatives and friends.
A good many headers were idle
Monday on account Of the high wind
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-07-07
By order of the W. P.

R. w. Campbell, accompanied by
his mother, Mrs. S. c. Campbell, and
his wife and daughter Louise, are
here on a visit to Mr. Campbell's sis
ter, Mrs. J. n. Anderson of the sec
ond ward. They have been ON a
tour down through Texas. Their
home is at Marshall, Mo.
The Misses Edna Griffith, Grace
Allison and Stella Cornell entertained
large number of friends at lawn
party number two Wednesday even
ing, this time at the Griffith home.
The evening was spent in playing
cards and various other games, and
dancing. Light refreshments were
served, and the many guests enjoyed
themselves to the fullest extent
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-07-07
DIST. u.

Sam Hogue sports a bran new
buggy.
H. w. Ford is having his house
painted this week.
Flowing is the order ofthe day now
where it is not too wet.
When you get hungry for cherry
pie call on Della Pearson.
Mrs. Cleveland Underwood has
been quite sick but is better at this
writing.
Mrs. E. P. Gage is expecting her
mother up soon from McAlister,
Indian Territory.
Some of the farmers celebrated the
Fourth harvesting. which was delayed
by the big rains.
Another soaking rain fell early
Sunday morning, which raised the
creek and damaged some of the
bridges, making it dangerous cross
ing.
D. A. Lewis is working in bank
at Lucien, Okla, while Mrs. D. A.
looks after the farm near Walthall.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-07-07
Observations. by the Old Man.
@. for a home in the shade of the

o, for a home in the shade of the
north polel
The crowd on the fair grounds the
4th of July is good evidence that the
people want it. Play ball.
And while you are about il, skid
that judges stand out of the way and
put the catcher a little closer TO the
grand stand. 1t will pay.
The Hutchinson Bee has discover
ed a girl in that town who is so bow
legged her skirts don't fit. The high
water reveals strange things.
Not everything out of the salt city
Hutchinson-is fresh. That base ball
team is pretty well seasoned. 1t may
be better cured. after tomorrow.
Ii more OF the methods Of Topeka
banking were looked into, the people
of the state would begin to think
there was some fire which caused so
much smoke about the state treasurer's
Office.
observed that the fellows at the
ball game on he 4th who '.boozed
up" and made themselves obnoxious
were from the towns where the
"booze" dispensaries are located on
the sly or in the express Offices.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-07-07
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

Attorney Banta is in Topeka on
business
Several new players are being en-
gagged for the league team here.
At the Hood school house, preach
ing at 8 O'Clock Sunday evening.
Fin Likes has returned from his
visit to Hutchinson and other points.
Martin .Weirauch arrived home
Thursday morning. The boys will be
in little later.
DR.. Mcpherson and Oscar and
Nina Frazier returned from Chicago
Wednesday evening.
Arthur Evers, of Brooklyn, N. Y,
is here on visit with his father, Rev.
J. c. Evers, and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Sterett arrived
from Topeka Wednesday, on visit
to relatives and friends.
Ali harness repairing done at a rea-
sonable rate at New harness shop.
GEO. w. HETERs, Forest Avenue.
1t. seems that the desire to own
pacing horses is contagious in the
county attorneys Office.
The spirit of the "Shamrocks" is
with you, boys. Play ball, and play
to win right from the start
Miss Alice Giles got home Wednes-
day from a visit for several weeks
with relatives and friends.
A marriage license has been issued
to ]. G.. Waite and Miss Maxalena
Hartman, both from Ellinwood.
Mrs. R. G. Prunty, and husband
returned to Benedict this morning
after pleasant visit with her brother.
M. P. Tetley, of Ellsworth, who he S
been engaged by the Greene's as
laundryman, has arrived, and is look
ing for house.
All the fire boys are requested to
call at Lundblade & Bolinger's and
be measured for their suits. Do it be-
fore Saturday night.
Lou Durand, while attempting to
paint house at Hoisington Monday,
permitted work bench to slide from
under him and a ladder, and now he
has a black eye and other Injuries.
We have hat bet on the game with
Hutchinson tomorrow. Here's hop
ing we win. If we don't the manager
of the Great Bend team better look
out.
The threshing machines are buzz
ing in every direction, and the yield
of wheat is turning out very salts
factory SO far as reported. The grade
is all good.
in. Anderson got card Wednes-
day evening from his firm in Hutch
inson, saying that the Cow Greek
food was about to swamp the business
part of that town again.
The life of the rural route carrier
is a continued round. He is either
invitedout to dinner every day OF has
something given to him. No wonder
they hold their weight.
The public would like statement
from w. A. Rush as to why he re-
signed as superintendent of the ad
ditions to the school buildings. Also
statement from the building COM
mittee of the school board on the
subject.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-07-07
S. M. WESLEY.

WANTED. place with good farmer
for good strong boy. II years old.
Will go for his board and clothes.
Also steady work for myself on a
farm. Inquire at the Barton house.
THOMAS MAGRow
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-07-07
LOCAL NEWS:

from Bazine.
o. M. Bennett is home from Berk-
eley Cal. on visit.
Mrs L. B. Tebbie and two sons
are visiting in Wichita.
The Cyclone ball team go to Hos
ington Friday for game.
The c. S. Gleme who sold Frank
Kern the S ] of 31-19-14, was Chas.
Gum.
Albert Thatcher has returned from
California and will remain for the
summer.
| Mrs. Lynn Dana and Miss Blanche
Nimocks are in Hutchinson visiting
Mrs. Moray Brown.
The Misses Agnes and Lizzie
Wildgen were over from Hoisington
Wednesday .Dorning.
Frank Byram delivered new wheat
at Dundee Tuesday testing So pounds,
and in fine condition.
Fred Jones returned to Denver
Monday night. Geo. Spencer Jr.
went home with him for visit.
Fred Kaths' smiling face was on
the street Tuesday. He is located
at Stafford, and is as happy as ever.
Mrs. Kate Livezey. of Colorado
Springs, Colo, came in on the 4th
for short visit to Mrs. F. L. Gum.
The time to buy town property is
right now. After threshing there will
be an appreciate advance in prices
asked.
County Attorney Kopplin today
purchased that fine buskskin pacing
horse from c. A. Peter, considera-
ton 5000.
w. A. Rush has resigned
his position as superintendent
of construction of the school building
additions.
Miss Grace Groty is taking her
annual vacation, and has gone east
to various points to visit. Mis-. Jones
is filling her position.
There is derth of female help in
this locality these days. Good wages
are paid, and the state employment
agency should get busy.
Mrs. VIM. Nero, who has been at
the hospital for some time, is reported
to be at the point of death. She is
suffering from blood poisoning.
The old Moses Office building has
been moved to vacant lot next to
Mrs. Frazier's house, and is being
fitted up for rooms for that lady.
The barn on the old Humphrey
place, now occupied by J. McMullen,
was destroyed by fire about 5 o'clock
Tuesday afternoon. Cause unknown.
Dr.. Connect reports the birth of a
fine baby girl to Mr.. and Mrs. H. C.
Skinper, of the I'd ward, at 10 a. m.
on July 4th. fl. G. was sure celebrat-
ing some.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Scheufer, from
Ellinwood, were in Great Bend last
Sunday Ito visit Mrs. scheufer's
father, Mr.. Lipphardt, who is sick at
the hospital.
A message has been received an
nouncing the safe arrival of Earl
Moses and Henry Weirauch and
father at New York. They landed on
the evening of the third.
Lewis Brady was down from near
Pawnee RocksWednesday. made us
social call. He says threshing has
begun in earnest in his locality and
wheat is turning out from Is to 20
bushels.
| Mrs. Steed, mother of Mrs. DR..
Raffington, has returned to her home
in Newton. Mrs. Steed, sister-in-
law with Mr.. Lyman Steed, have al
SO gone on to Pueblo. Colo, for
| vacation.
| ]. L. Denote got one of his feet
mixed up with the wheel of a wagon
he was driving Saturday and took a
tumble to the ground, severely sprain-
ing one of his limbs. He is out, but
on clutches.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-07-07
eRUNr, aRUNTI
Honey to Loan.

We have party with about 500 to
loan on real estate security. Another
party wanting to borrow $4,000 on 8
quarter worth 100000
Dawson & ZuTAvERN.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-07-07

The Barton County Nero. Co. are
now nicely located in the Tyler build
ing on Main street, where they will be
pleased to meet. all old friends and to
make new ones. They are doing
a nice business.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-07-07
The Whyness Thereof.

The Whyness Thereof
During the strenuous official career
of state treasurer Tom Kelly, his
friends have frequently pointed with
pride to the confidence the richest
man in the state had in him, and who
went his bond for thousands. Now
that crash has come, this PROPOSE
tion may be analysed. Mr.. Devlin
and Mr.. Kelly have been acquainted
for years. Doubtless during Mr..
Kelley's term as assistant treasurer
Devlin learned to know him as a
valuable man. Mr.. Kelly became
state treasurer, Devlin went his bond.
Kelly got mixed up, became candi-
date for second term, Devlin very
anxious to have him reelected and to
show his confidence agreed to double
his liability on'the bond. Kelly was
elected. Devlin kept his promise.
Kelly during the proceeding summer
so manipulated the state levy that
half a million more money was raised
than was necessary. The money
came and was deposited in Mr..
Devlin's bank, and then Devlin Dor
rowed it, and now where are they all
att We can see chrough it, can your
Our compliments to the county cor
respondents who send us in good
patches of news these busy harvest
times. Your efforts are appreciated.
Allow US to suggest that the town
of Hutchinson is nearer son the
water wagon" this week than she has
been for some time. She's getting
hers for claiming Durham as her
base ball pitcher.
Frank Bailey, who has been at the
st. Rose hospital foi couple of
weeks, is able to be down town a
little, but not yet In condition to re-
sumo his duties as printer in this
aoffice.
Great Bend people celebrated the
9TH quietly. Some went to other
celebrations, but most people stayed
at home. In the afternoon several
parties were neld on the creek. also
Ia the evening. A plumber entertained
friends in the evening.
STRAyED, or taken from nv place.
on night Of July 3d.. a brown mare,
HEAVY built, think had collar mark on
fright shoulder, foretop cut short,
weighs about 100, may have on an
zold work harness bride. Notify
Harry Gagelman, Great Bend, Kas.
Will Brown, one of the old time
Great Bend boys came up from Ponca
City. Ok, on the 18th to visit few
lays with; his sister, Mrs. Belle
Decker, and old friends. Mr. Brown
IS employed at the timer trade in
Ponca.
III ]. N. Welles and wife left Tues
lay morning for their nev home in
pittsburg. These worthy young
Heople have made many friends since
here residence in this city, and our
est wishes follow them. Mr.. Cadle,
he new superintendent. has arrived
sd taken charge.
The publishers of this paper in
te the most careful comparison of
tr local and general news service
th that of any other paper pub
he'd in the west. We know there
improvements that can be made,
e we will make them as fast as
ssible, and keep up with the rapid
orovements of our town and county.
swift & Co. will pay you the
hest market price for those spring
ekens. Now is the time to put
chickens on the market while ii
sgh. Bring in your produce, We
treat you right, and give you al
is in it. Let US place you on
quotation list. North side
re two doors east of Boston Piano
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-07-07
argains in Real Estate.

If you contemplate buying land
this fall, see us, as we have good
wheat land in Pawnee, Edwards,
Hodgeman, Ford, Gray and Finney
county for sale. Prices right and
ter ms reasonable.
WooDs & RUssLE
KinSleY. Kas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-07-07

Chas. Allen and family have
rented the Tilton property in the
second ward and will occupy it shortly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-07-07
ROUTE z. ElLINwooD.

The rain last Thursday and Sun
day morning delayed the harvesting
but alLfarmers expect to finish cutting
Thursday.
]. S. Mcdowell of Butler Co.,
came out to assist John Doherty IN
the harvest field.
Quite number of young people
of route two attended the ball al
Ellinwood the 4th.
August Voigt visited Hudson las
week.
Margaret Berry. Mayme Doherty
were the guests of Hattie KoehleI
last Sunday.
John Christoph the photographer
of Ellinwood drove out and took
pictures of different harvest crews.
Mrs. Henry Kimpler and daughter
of route two attended the picnic Al
Ellinwood the 4tb.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-07-07

All members of the F. o. E. are
requested to be present at the regular
meeting Friday night. There will be
business of importance, social
session, and newly elected officers will
be installed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
Ordered by Commissioners.

The Commissioners today ordered that
TO feet, more or less, of eight-inch water
main in the south side of Massachusetts
avenue southeast between 18th and 14th
streets.
That the tentative appointment of Miss
F. M. Lewis as a stenographer in the office
Of the engineer Of bridges for a period Of
three days, at compensation of So per
day, be confirmed
That Chandos L. Jackson be appointed
rodman in the Office of the surveyor, at
compensation of $2.25 per day.
That the following changes be made In
the personnel of the surface division of the
engineer department: That the resignation
OF George c. Burns, craftsman, at 81 200
per annum, is hereby accepted, to take eff
feet March II, 1905; that w. W. Curtiss
rodman, at $3.50 per annum, be transferred
to rodman at So per day, vice f. S. Alte-
mus, deceased, to take effect April 1, 1905;
that o. A. Mechlen, chairman, at $3.50 per
annum be transferred to rodman, at $3.50
per annum, vice Curtiss, to take effect
April 1, 1905; that Henry G. Darling be ap-
pointed chairman, at $3.50 per annum, vice
Mechlen, appointment to take effect when
appointee reports for duty; that B. S. Nell
ligan, transitman, at $3.50 per day, be
transferred to craftsman, at 1000 per an
mum, vice Burns, to take effect April l.
1905, and that Charles H. Tompkins be ap-
painted chairman, at 1925 per day, to take
effect when arpointee reports for duty.
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FINED FOR THEFT OF MONEY.
Two Syrians Convicted After Denying
the Charge Preferred.

Gabrien and Abraham Flute, Syrians,
were before Judge Scott this morning
charged with the larceny of 81 from the
apartments of Mrs. Minnie A. Quinn, VINO
resides in the De Soto apartment house at
the corner of 18th and Massachusetts, ave-
nue. northwest. After the evidence had been
heard fine of S. was entered in each case.
Mrs Quinn took the stand when the case
was called and testified that the men called
at her apartment yesterday to sell some
imported shirt waists, and that when she
took the articles to show to a neighbor who
resided across the hall from her apartment.
and left the men in her apartment for a
few moments, when she returned her pocket
book containing 81 was missing.
She alleged that she accused the men OF
taking the money, and that they denied the
charge strenuously. She Immediately no
titled police headquarters. and Capt. Board
man assigned Detective Warren to the case.
When the detectives arrived at the apart
ment house the men, it was stated, declared
to him they had not taken the money. A
search was instituted, and the money, to-
gether with a receipt, was found in the
yard of the next door residence. The de-
tective then placed the brothers under ar
rest, and they later obtained their release
by depositing $40 collateral for their APP
pearance in the Police Court this morning.
The defendants placed several witnesses
upon the stand who testified to their good
character, but Judge Scott said he would
have to enter fine in the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
AUDUBON SOCIETY MEETS.
Lecture on Flowers Last Night at the
Public Iibrarv

The lecture on wild flowers by Mr.. E. E.
Waters at the Public Library last evening
was greatly enjoyed by the large audience
present. Mr.. Waters took his hearers
through many wildwood scenes and along
brawling brooks in the District of Column
bia and in Maryland. His remarks were
illustrated by about seventy lantern slides,
many of which were beautifully colored.
This was the last indoor meeting Of the
Audubon Society for the season. and the
chairman of the executive committee, Mr..
Oldys, announced two prizes to be given to
the boy girl who reported on or before
May 81 1905, first, the largest number of
pairs of purple martins resting on the prem
iseS of any person, and second the greatest
number of colonies of martins to be found
within a radius of fifteen miles of Wash
ington. The first prize will be $40 worth
of bird books, and the second prize 50
worth of books.
ETY., announced sixteen new members since
the March meeting.
The Audubon Society has arranged for
series of talks on birds to be given Satur-
day mornings at II O'Clock in the lecture
hall of the District Public Library. They
will be especially addressed to children, but
all will be welcomed The first of the series
will be given Saturday next by Mrs. l.. w.
Maynard, author of Birds of Washington
and Vicinity" whose subject will be April
Birds" The other talks will be given the
successive Saturdays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
Baby fuckers
Wonderful Cure
Covered From Head to Foot With
Humours-Forty Boils on Head
at One Time-Doctors and Drug
Bills, $Ioo-Baby Grew Worse.
CURED BY gW1TIGyRA
FOR FIVE DOLLARS

Mrs. George H. Tucker, jr., 335
Greenfield avenue, Milwaukee, WIS,
is grateful mother. when six
months DID," she says, my little
girl weighed a pound and a half less
than at birth. When one month old
a scab formed on her face, spread
ing until it completely covered her
from head to foot, followed by boils,
having forty on her head at one
time, and more on her body. Then
her skin started to dry up, and it
became so bad she could not shut
her eyes to sleep. One months
treatment with Cuticura Soap and
Ointment made a complete cure,
and now my child is as large, strong
and healthy as any child of her age.
The doctors and drug bills we're
over one hundred dollars, and my
baby grew worse all the time. Then
we spent less than five dollars for
Cuticura and cured her."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
"The Boys" at April Fool Social.

The third of the series of entertainments
by The Boys" an organization of Tenley-
town, was an April fool social given in
Masonic Hall. The hall was tastefully dec
Grated with flags and bunting and the tenn
porary platform at the front was a useful
addition to the general accoutrements
quartet composed of Messrs. Howard Riley
Leroy Yowell, Thomas Hollidge and Cyrus
keiser rendered a motion song, followed by
Mr.. Leroy Vowel in recitation.
A one-act comedy, entitled Little Willie
Green was enacted by Messrs W. B. Ire
land Cyrus keiser and Leroy Yoweu A
drawing contest was the next on the pro-
gram followed by original charades, Mr.
Herbert Solyom acting as Judge. Ice cream
and cake We're on sale, and by request The
Boys made more candy, which, although
furnished in large quantities, was not suffi-
Gent to meet the great demand for it,
The proceeds of the entertainment are to
be applied to the fund for the new hail
which THE Boys" propose to erect in the
near future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05

How Do You FeelP Oh! Not at All Well!
Ny liver is bad. Use cos and live good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
Steamer for Ferry Line.

The managers of the proposed new ferry
line between Alexandria and Washington
state that they do not anticipate trouble in
securing steamer suitable for the tenn
porary service from one of the New York
Ferries Several of the steamers running
between the Jersey shore and New York,
which are modern and only year or two
old, are being replaced by larger steamers.
Recently two large ferry boats were COM
pleted at Newport News and have gone to
New York to take places on one of the
routes, and five other ferry steamers for
New York routes are building and will be
completed within the next month or six
weeks.
Four of these steamers are building at
baltimore and one on Staten Island, and
these boats will replace boats now in serv-
Ice on the Baltimore and Ohio railway
routes. 1t is one of these displaced steam-
ers the new ferry company proposes to OBJ
tain to run on the route while the new
boats are building.