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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-10-05

FOR SALE-Four room house,
with two acres of ground. House
practically new. Location east
side. Good place for a small truck
farm. Will sell right. Geo.
Tabler.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-10-05
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

city.
John K. McMullen is drilling wheat
on the Difenbacber quarter west Of
the city.
Many district school through
out the county have opened this
week.
NJ. c. Elmore and wife of Hoising.
ton, were.in the city Sunday, visiting
with friends.
D. A. Banta went to Topeka Sum-
day evening to attend the session of
the supreme court.
DR.. P. L. Howe returned Saturday
from an extended visit with friends
in the east and south.
Mrs. Z. ]. Carson left this morn,
ing for Wichita, Kansas, for a visit
her parents, Rev. A. B. Hestwood
and wife.
Lew Niece came down from
Dighton Monday morning, called
here by the death of a sister-in-
law.
E. E. Massey returned Sunday
morning from trip to the western
part Of the state in the interest of the
Lundblade & Bolinger store.
L. G. Mecklem and Eugene Lewis,
of Heller, were in the city Monday
transacling business with the board
Of county commissioners.
George Winstead left Sunday
morning for two or three days trip
to Kansas City, where he will buy
goods, and take in the Priests Of
Pallas festivities.
In the drawing for the set Of dish
es given away by the E. R. Moses
Nero. Co., Saturday night, Chas.
O'Blenes, of 1910 Morphy street,
held the lucky ticket.
L. c. Holsate came in from Den.
yer Saturday, and will meet his broth.
er, Bliss, here and return together to
Denver, where they expect to make
their home in the future.
Fred Lees came in Sunday
evening from his no me in Kansas
City to attend the Brinkman.
White wedding, this evening al
which he is to be best man.
Frank Ewing says that if any
of the Kansas National Guard is
called to participate it the Cuban
campaign he will be in it, as the
2nd Kansas will be the first to be
called.
If you get your mail on the
! new K. +. D. route out of Great
Bend, route six which started
Monday the lst. let us know SC
we can properly direct your
papers.
Mrs. E. R. Moses returned Sun
day from an extended visit in New
York and other parts of the east.
Miss Grace stopped at Kansas
. City and will visit there and at
Lawrence for a few days.
About fifty young folks gathered at
the home Of Miss Ollie White, in
Eureka township one evening last
week and had a highly enjoyable
evening with games and music and
refreshments.
The cheerful football. .r.enthu-
siast predicts that the game will
be prolific of more accidents this
year than formerly. The low
tackle" being pohibited. 1.-THE s.de-
veloDment of ''sluggers" will he
encouraged.
G. NJ. Fanshier and wife and
VIM. Barger and wife with some
of the children, left for Denver.
Saturday night. Mr.. Fanshier
and wife will go on up into Mon
tana. On their return home
Mrs. Barger's son, Chas. Bertram
will return with them.
Misses Ethel MrCreevev and Nil.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-10-05

MAN WANTED-somewhere
near Great bend to assist us ssin
showing and selling properties.
No experience necessary if will.
ling to let US teach you the real
estate business. Salary $4,000 a
month, to honest man willing to
devote part of his time to this
business. Cooperative Land Co.
Andrus 3D.,
Minneapolis, MINI.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. 5. Converse
spent Sunday in the country al
Jacob Damm's. They report a din.
ner of the best in the land.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-10-05
A Suggestion 10 the Boosters.

The Great Bend Commercial
Club has a Booster Committee, "
whose duties are to inaugurate
movements for the general good
of the city. Permit US to suggest
that one thing they might take up
and push to a successful compile
tion, is the securing of a govern
meht post office building. Other
towns in the state no larger than
Great Bend have been recognized
with public buildings for govern
ment use.
This city is now the second
largest city in the 9TH COMPRESSION
al district and is rapidly grow
ing in population and business
Importance, and if the matter of
public post Office building is
taken up now and kept after, we
have no doubt such could be Sc
cured.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-10-05

Hon. H. A. Cheney, of this
county, has been nominated by the
Socialist party as their candidate
for Judge of the Goth judicial dis
trict, composed of Barton Rice
and Stafford counties.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-10-05

Mr.. d. B)sse has filed bis declina-
tioh of the republican nomination for
commissioner OF the lst district
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-10-05

By coming to our store often YOU can 70 500 tb ~
gains offer each week. by doing SO YOU are snre 70 t
as TO what really desirable fancy groceries but don't o
TOO long before coming Tor the good things that we offer at &
low prices go last We take pride keeping the largest
and most up-tQdate stock OF fancy groceries of apv
rea Bend our prices will be the lowest possible our service thu
Quickest Eatae s store and methods the ceanes Thankne
to please. we are yours
SPAuGH'S GROCERY c. D. spAeH, pro,ri.,o,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15
FROM RoWENA.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
RowENA, Feb irwin Seaman's
children have the whooping cough.
Rev Kern could not fill his regular
appointment at Antioch Sunday on
account Of being sick.
Jim Vanlandingham and little son,
Roy are recovering from the mumps.
Mrs John Gritton was the guest Of
her mother in Sturgeon the past
week.
Oakley Donaldson OF near Centra ALA
brough his little baby to Maple
Grove church to be buried Tuesday
Rev Buer conducted the funeral SER
vices. The bereaved parents have
sympathy tof the community.
Sam Rowe purchased a fine riding
horse from Bud Mallery for s14O.
A large crowd was at Mr. Miller's
sale Tuesday. The stock sold well.
Miss Matte Gowen was the guest Of
relatives in Centralia a few days the
past week,
A large crowd was at the Mr. Blair's
sale Thursday;things sold well.
J II Neil and George Faddis purr
chased John Sewers corn at "a cents
per bushel.
Frank Terril delivered hogs to R @
| Peck Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15
CHAMP ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
CHAMP, Feb 14-There will be SER
vices at Prairie View Sunday.
Mrs Sam McCord returned HON
Monday after a pleasant visit with re-
latives in Michigan and Kirksville.
Mr. Roy Casle and family will move
to Mexico to reside in the near future
instead of going to Illinois as was stat
ed last week.
Eliza Harrison is moving to his new
home this week.
George Vanlandingham moved to
his farm in Monroe county last week
Mrs Hutts is visiting her son and
daughter In Louisiana.
Mr. Goodrich returned home from a
prospecting trip in Kansas Saturday,
where be purchased a farm.
Claude Lee, of Mexico, was a ChamI
visitor recently.
There has been considerable sickness
10 the community lately.
Miss Laura Bell Robertson, of Mex
leo who has been the guest Of her sis
ter, Mrs Willie Blair for some time re
turned home last week.
Mrs r A Holmes returned home
this week after a pleasant trip through
Kansas and Oklahoma.
Miss Hendrix delivered a series O
interesting recltations and songs al
Cedar Grove school house last Thurs
day evening. After the entertain
ment Miss Mildred Ellis was voted
the most popular girl present and re
ceiyed a beautiful ~centerpiece Ia re
turn. Miss Hendrix will give anotheI
entertainment at Beaver Dam Thurs
day evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

MI. Russell Emmons and Miss
Ethel Plunkett will be united in mar
riage on the evening on Monday Feb.
ruary twenty-sixth,at the home Of the
lstters parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W.
Plunkett, on East Monroe street.
The ceremony will be performed by
Rev. @. O. Selecman Of the Methodist
church, and the date chosen, is the
wedding anniversary of the bride-to-
be's parents.
Miss Plunkett is a most charming
young woman; refined and accomplis.
ed, and the prospective groom, Mr.,
Emmons, a prominent young business
man Of ability; both have a host Of
friends In this city who join the
LEDGER in extending congratulations
and wishing them a long and happy
life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15
B. R. MIDDLET.
AT Middleton & Morris Livery Barn, Mexico, Mo.

Andrew Cauthorn and John Heller
Of Moline attended preaching here
Sunday night.
Rev r W Howerton will give a lee
ture here Tuesday night. Come and
attend.
Mr. and Mrs Clarence Force return.
ed home Tuesday, after a visit at MI
aud Mrs N A Dull's.
Dell Carter will farm near Skinner
this year.
The many friends Of Mrs LYDIA Dull.
Force gave her a tin shower Monday
night February5
VIM Camplin sold bis farm to Roy
Peck last week.
DIR Drake and VIM Hanna are at the
bedside Of Pindal Wiley 10 st Louis.
Henry Biggs visited Mr. and Mrs
Phil Quisenberry last week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15
CHICAGO AFTER
YOUNG SMOKERS,
Bill Before Council Provides Penalty
For Buying Even the
Markings"

CHICAGO, Feb. Chicago may
have an ordinance making it a mis-
demaanor for any person under 81
years Of age to smoke tobacco In any
public street OF building. The draft
of such a measure was presented to
the Council Judiciary committee.
A fine Of $40 for each offense is pro-
vided.
Other articles In the proposed ordi-
nance prohibit minors to purchase Gig
aretts Or any parts, known as the
:'makiDgs.n Furthermore, any per-
son who keeps a place where minors
smoke, or who sells or gives them to.
bacco without the written consent Of
the parents, will be subject to q fine
Of IS to $50 for the first otfense and
s25 to 5000 for subsequent violations.
The sale Of cigarettes, except In ORR
glnal packages, is prohibited.
The ordinance will be discussed at
the next meeting Of the committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

Mr.. Oscar Lewis, of this city and
Mrs. Hedges. formerly of Audrain
county, who has been residing with
her parents IN Sweet Springs, Mo /,
we're married Sunday at the brides
home and both young people have a
host OF friends in this city who join
the Ledger in extending congratula-
tions.
Mr.. and MRS. Lewis arrived BONE
Wednesday morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15
WORKS WONDERS,
A Wonderful Compound-Cures Piles,
Eczema, Skin Itching, Skin Erup-
lions, Cuts and Bruises.

Doan's Ointment is the best skin
treatment, and the cheapest, because
so little Is required to cure. 1t cures
piles after years OF torture. 1t cures
obstinate cases Of eczema 1t cures
all skin itching. 1t cures skin erup-
tions. 1t heals cuts, bruises, scratches
and abraisons without leaving a scar
1t cures permanently. Mexico testi-
mony proves 1T.
o II Neal, mail carrier beween Mex
leo and Cant says; "For 20 years ]
was annoyed with itching hemor-
rnolds. l tried several remedies but
got little II any benefit from them
Finally / procured a box Of Doan's
| Ointment from Buckner s. Whitney's
drug store and used a part Of 1t. Ev'
cry application brought relief until
the itching left me-. There was a
spot on my left shoulder which was
very annoying. Two applications dis
posed of 1t. Doan's Ointment is worth
its weight In gold"
For sale by all dealers. Price 81
sents. Foster Milburn o., Buffalo
N. Y. sole agents for the Unitet
States. Remember the name-Doani
and take no other.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15
MISSOURI PACIFIC FAST
MAIL WRECKED.
Falls from Embankment Of 2ridge at
Gasconade and Six of train crew
are Injured

The Missouri Pacific fast mali train
from st. Louis, left the tracks and
fell down the embankment, at the
approach Of the bridge crossing the
river at Gasconade, the engine alone
remaining on the rails.
No one was killed outright in the
accident though six Of the train crew
were injured, the conductors wounds
being the most severe.
Near this Identical bridge fifty years
ago, 1856, was one Of the worst wrecks
in history and is remembered to this
day as the "Gasconade Pisaster..
The illfated train was the first ever
run over this piece Of the Missouri
Pacific road and carried only railroad
officials and their invited guests.
The entire train went through the
bridge at Gasconade and the loss OF
life was something terrible.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15
ENSNARING VICTIMS.


Here In Mexico, as In other cities
and towns, dyspepsia Of stomach trou-
blesl are ensnaring victims in a most
insidious way.
Use Mona now and soothe the ir-
ritated walls Of the stomach and
strengthen the gastric follicles so that
they will pour ont their daily supply
Of digestive materials with regularity.
Then the headaches, sleeplessness,
|specks before the eyes, poor appetite,
tired feelings and nervousness will dis
appear, and you can eat what, you
want at any time you like.
Just one little tablet out Of a so
cent box before meals, for a few days,
and you will soon regain perfect
health and strength, and have no
fear Of indigestion or stomach trou-
bles. Ask Woodbridge s. Purdy to
show you the guarantee under which
they sell this remedy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15
FROM THOMPSON


Correspondence OF the Ledger.
THOMPSON, Feb 14-Mrs @ Boone
and Mrs Tom Greasy are on the sios
list.
CA Torreyson was here from Lad
donia Thursday.
Miss H Duggan visited friends here
first Of the week.
Irwin Franklin, Of Mexico, visited
bis grandparents recently.
Mrs Henry Rosenthal is home from
a visit to Centralia friends.
Mrs Jas Surber spent Monday al
Mexico.
Mrs Ed Tiger is home from a visit
to Nebraska.
Forest TRULY, Of Renich was the
guest Of his brother, Wednesday.
Miss Katheryn O'Brlen, of Skinner,
spent Friday here.
Harry Smith took his departure fol
Maxwell, Iowa, Friday where be and
father his will embark In the furni'
ture business. He moved near here
from Iowa two years ago, while we re-
greet their departure We wish them
much ~success.s
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15
The Poor Ye Have AWAY.

To the Editor OF the Ledger.
MEXICO, Mo-, Feb. Al am sure
you will voice the sentiment of the
good people OF Mexico when l assert
that they do not wish to sse the poor
neglected or suffer for the absolute
needs Of life. This is, l am sure, "a
charitable people, and l think only
require ''due notice" to do the part OF
the good Samaritan. The fund from
which help for the poor has been COM
ing is entirely exhausted, and l will
thank you to give our c~haritably dis
posed people an opportunity to replen-
ish this fund, that the cases deserving
of such aid may be assisted. 1t is not
alone our resident poor who need
help. At this time there is a family
In the basement Of the Fraternal Hall
who are in need Of help. The mother
is quite sick with an incurable disease,
and altogether need but be 0 Q to
call forth for this family pity and
ready assistance. They are travelling
by team, and on yesterday lost one
horse by death, leaving three others
almost, If not quite ready for a glue
factory.
This istnot an isolated case. There
are Others coming up every day. and
our kind hearted city officials ri do
ing all the can; even to personal cash
contributions, TO alleviate the distress
incident TO winter. / beg to suggest,
Mr.. Editor, that II Is no time TO ask
"how come you SOP" They are here;
all OF them, as has been said by 10 phi
losopher, belong TO n Of the three
classes: 1.-THE Lords poor, the worlds
poor, and the poor DEVIL And the
Master said, I'VE can do them good
whenso'er you will" Contributions
of CASTOR clothes, provisions or money
can be delivered TO the office Of City
Clerk bearing, who has q heartas big
as his body. Remember, reader, that
you are only a steward, and these good
things you possess are loaned; that you
must give an account Of the manner
you have acted toward those less for
tunate or more profigate than yourself.
A. HUGHEs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15
A. o. q. w. Installation

Last night, at their Hail, was held
the annual installation Of officers OF
Audrain Lodge, No. Is, Ancient Order
of United Workmen. To a large
number Of friends this installation
and the very pleasant vocal music,
recitals and speeches, was indeed. re-
freshing and entertaining; one Of the
most interesting selections on the pro-
CRANE being the QUARTET, Messrs
Hawthorne, Williams, st. Vrain and
Jesse.
This is the oldest organization of
its kind, fraternal insurance, in the
United States. The local lodge has
been doing business in Mexico for 30
years, and during that time has paid
out to widows and orphans Of Its de-
ceased members more than e~ighty-ive
thousand dollars.
Messrs. Henry Boehning and N. A.
Higgins represented the Grand Lodge
on this occasion, and, aided by a
stereoptican, made 1t very entertain
ing and plain to the audience
that Workmanism is all right. The
ladies Of the Workers Society OF the
Christian Church furnished an ex-
cellent supper for the members, their
families and invited guests, In the ell
egantly appointed dining parlors con.
nected with the church building.
The following are officers Of the Au-
drain Lodge, No. %, A. o. U. w.,
who will serve until Dec. 3lst, 1906:
J W PTunkett. P NJ
v b Morris, M w
B N Robinson, Fore
Hawkins, Averser
R Fl Herman, Recorder
1T Williams, Financier
w ] Winscott, Receiver
R NJ Allison, Guide
John Keiser, / Watch
r N Miller, o Watch
P W Harding, Repr G Lodge
It Griffin, Alternate
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15
a WEST VIRGINIA W END,


NEW MARTINsvuLE, w. Va, Feb.
1I.-Littleton, which was practically
wiped cut by fire Friday probably will
never be rebuilt. Many Of the suf-
ferers are disheartened and have ex.
pressed an intention to go to other
towns. Mayor Bradley threatened to
prosecute the proprietor Of the one re-
naming saloon II be opened, but bis
order to close was disobeyed. Bradley
promptly sent a man with a sledge-
hammer to the saloon and the latter
knocked In the heads OF over n hun
bred barrels Of beer and allowed II tc
flow into the creek.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15
To The Texas Pan Handle.

Our next excursion to the Pan
Handle of Texas will be on next Tues
day, the 10th. To all who are inter-
ested In good cheap lands we would
say come and go with us. 1t will pay
you to see this country and will pay to
go, now. The number Of buyers going
there means higher prices, q large
majority Of those who go bling land, all
who went with US on our last trip made
investments. II you go at all 1t will
be best to go now. You can get q
round trip ticket good for 81 days
with stop over privileges for s15. 45.
II you will go let us know by Monday
SO that we can arrange for accom-,
mediation.
HOPKINS & EDMoNDs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

We understand that in spite Of the
open winter, grocers are selling large
quantities OF NONE SUCH Mince
Neat, which goes to show that this
%well-known article is appreciated by
the housewife and that its use is not
confined to ''snow weather" IS in the
past: AS a matter Of fact. a NONE
SUCH Mince Pie is good to eat and
god for the eater-any month in the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15
OLDEST BUzzCART JOLT.
IS. 8. Towards Barking Barouehe
old-Mexico's First Auto.

SIS. Howard has sold bis Oldsmobile
runabout to a Galloway county man.
This was the first auto ever owned in
Mexico, and its appearance called forth
varied remarks from all sources. 1t
will now peregrinate In the Kingdom
and aid the march Of civilization.
Fulton, like this city, has been stirred
monstrously by the benzine carts and
the sale Of Howard's runabout means
the renewal Of auto CAB. We are
tempted to quote:
A buzz-A whir
A cloud Of DUST
A wild, blood eurdling Yell
A CHASTITY object flashing by
Then silence, and SMELL
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15
SANTA FE ITEMS

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
SANTA FE, Feb. 14-Preaching by
Rev r W Howerton at M e Church
next Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs o T Howard also Mr.
and Mrs Harry White, of Strother,
were guests Of Rev B G Reayis aud
wife Sunday.
rhe auction at Vess Henderson's
Saturday afternoon was largely attend
ed.
Miss Alma Bishop gave a party Fri
day night. About forty-five attend
ed.
The young folks enjoyed a skating
party Saturday night.
Mr. and Mrs Clearance Force ant
their attendants. Mr. Marvin Snidel
and Miss Grace Camplin came hom'
from Centralia Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

Payne school, neal Cant, closed
Feb. 9th. MI. Basil Smith, eighteen
years Of age, was employed to teach
this school. and made a grand success.
The average daily attendance for six
months was eighteen. Those that at
tended every day were Winfred Dali
by, Alice Wilson and Emma Wilson.
PATRON.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

Mrs. Lesta Myers 81 years Of age
died Monday morning at 1850 In the
home Of william Meeks Of north Mex.
leo.
There will be funeral services Tues.
day morning at 10 O'Clock at the
Meek's home by Rev. H. e. Truck.
The body will be inferred Wednesday
in Laddonia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15
BENTON CITY ITEMS.


Correspondence OF the Ledger.
BENTON CRY, Feb. 13.-Chas @
Hickman has moved to the place for
merly occupied by ] NJ Stotts.
Miss Emma Erisman is visiting her
sister, Miss Lille, In st Louis.
Albert Trainer returned from Car
thage, Mo, Monday.
Ed Mcdonald was sent to Wentz-
vile, Mo, to act as Wabash operator
for a short time.
Mr. Meadows, who was driving south
of Benton City Monday, was thrown
from bis buggy in a runaway and SER
iously hurt. We are unable to learn
how bad at present.
Miss Florence Bane, Of Venice, is
visiting her brother, Earnest
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

Marriage license were issued We'd
nesday to John II. Sewers, Mexico,
Mo Margaret r Neal, Mexico, Mo.
Phillip P Young, Galloway county,
and e Frances Woodbridge, OF Aud
rain county.
Marshall Dowell, Of Vandalia, and
Grace Bruce, Of Vandalia.