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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-08-03

Big Hall Near CIaflIn.

A letter from Cladin says that
on Tuesday evening one of the
heaviest hail storms of recent
years visited that section of the
country.
A strip Of country about three
miles west of Claifn, one mile
wide and four miles long caught
the hardest part of the storm,
and the corn and cane crops are
utterly ruined, being beaten into
the ground. The hail fell to a
depth of six to twelve inches on
the level, and was immedi-
ately followed by a heavy
rain which washed the hail
stones into the ravines and
gullies to a depth of four feet.
The hail stones varied in size
from that of a marble to the size
OF goose egg. Chickens, rab-
bits and other small animals were
killed during the storm.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-08-03
Skin 'em a Mile.

A Cedar Point Kansas item in
the..State Journal, speaking of the
erection of a bank building, and
the organization of a bank, rays;
The population of the town is
LOG and it is doubtful if another
town in the state with as limited a
number of people possesses q
bank. The bank opens Septem-
Der and expects the patronage
of a rich farming community"
Now then we claim that we
have them bested, because the
town of Olmitz, in this count y,
has had a bank for about e
years, has less than 100 people,
and the bank has about s1OO, 900
on deposit. If these eastern
Kansas people want to claim any
notoriety, especially along this
line, let them get action on them.
selves.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-08-03
STAVE BOARD LOWERS TAX RATE.

In equalizing..the assessed valua-
tions Of lands, personal and rail-
road property, the state board of
equalization raised the aggregate
value of taxable property in this
state to 40S, ,329.749. an increase
of $4,25S,057 over the valuation
turned in by the county clerks.
The valuations were not raised iu
every county, in fact the valua-
tions turned in from some of the
western Kansas counties we're
greatly lowered, but the raises
were sufficient to bring the total
up to the figures above. Barton
county's valuation was lowered
Sti O,flO.
The tax levy for 1906 as fixed
by the State Board for state pur-
poses is Al mills which is / mill
lower than the levy for 1905.
The levy for 1905 was 81 mills
and the levy for the preceding
year was SO mills. The levy of
Al mills will raise for the state
Sl,9l9,O96 as based on the total
assessed valuation of S4OS, S,329,-
794. Barton county's proportion
will be s2S, 1882, as against S2S,6oI
for 1905.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-08-03
Mrs. Pritchafd Dead.

Mrs. Rebecca Pritchard, wife
of Jacob Pritchard of the 4th
ward, died Wednesday evening
the Isl, after an illess of about a
week. Deceased was a little past
Is years of age, having been born
at Amsterdam, Jefferson county.
Ohio, March 22nd 1881. She
married Mr.. Pritchard September
18th 1852, the couple having lived
in matrimonial happiness for al
most 81 years. They resided in
Ohio for number of years, blt
about 20 years ago took up their
residence in this city. and have
RESIDED here continuously. Mrs.
Pritchard leaves surviving her
besides her husband. six children,
being all that were born to her.
the children are John Pritchard,
of Hutchinson, Mrs. Sam Rhea,
Issac Pritchard, Mrs. John
Roberts. James Pritchard. and
Mrs. John Durkin, all of this city,
and a large number of gandchild-
ren, and several great grand child
ren. She was all her life a corsis-
tent member of the NJ. E. church,
and will be buried according to the
regulations of that church. She
was a kindly woman, and had
many friends who feel the loss
the husband and children have
sustained, and their many friends
all unite with US in extending
sympathy.
The funeral services will be
conducted from the NJ. E. church.
Rev. Summerville officiating, at
3 30 Friday afternoon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-08-03
BARTON AGAIN
/. THE BANNER CO.
She Leads the State in'Wheat Yield
For the Year 1906.
Az. 20 BU. Yield 100000.

Topeka. Kans., Aug. 2.-The
wheat crop of Kansas has turned
out far beyond the expectations
of anyone who attempted prior to
harvest to make estimates of the
output. Up to July the general
expectation was that the yield
would be less than last year. The
threshing has now gone far
enough to indicate that the state
has raised about 80 million
bushels of wheat, or 13 million
bushels more than in 1905, and
with one exception the largest
crop that Ka nsas ever produced.
Indeed, the final returns may
raise the estimate above the crop
of 1903, which, as reported by
Secretary Coburn, was 81 million
bushels.
In the report of the acreage in
each county, the average yield
per acre, and the total yield for
the counties. by Secretary Coburn,
shows that Bounteous Barton
leads the state with PSI, 1926 acres
harvested. Average yield per
acre 20 bushels. Total yield for
Barton 5000, bushels.
Sumner county comes second
with 4.534,OOO bushels. Reno
third with 100000 bushels, and
our neighbor on the south
Stford-fourth, with 3,54O, 900
bushels. All other counties run
under the 100000 mark.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-08-03
Important School Land Decision.

A very important decision con-
corning title to a considerable
body of school land was recently
handed down by the supreme
court of tile state. A large, per
cent of the school land sold dur
ing the SOS and early 9O's. went
at from So to Sc per acre. Ten
per cent of the purchase price was
paid. Then came the bad years,
the lands were abandoned, and
later the titles were believed to
have been forfeited to the state.
During the past few years this
land has been placed on the mar
ket at Sl.25 per acre and was
snapped up by spectators. The
supreme court now holds that the
forfeitures were illegal and that
the original purchaser may have
the land by paying principal and
interest, and that this may be
done in all cases where the land
has not been abandoned by the
original purchaser more than
twenty years. This decision in
wolves probably 80 per cent of the
school lands of Lane county
Dighton Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-08-03
Teachers Should Report.

The county superintendent re-
quests all teachers to report at
once, as soon as they have en- gag
ed a school, even though they
only have a promise of the school.
Teachers.call at the superin-
tendents Office every day to en-
quire about the vacancies and it
is annoying to send a teacher
several miles in the country only
to find that the school has been
engaged or promised to some one
who has failed to send in areport.
The blanks for. the district
clerks annual Pepots have at last
been received by the county
superintendent and are being
mailed out today.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-08-03
Surprised Mrs. Luse.

Mrs. D. c. Luse like all other
persons. hasa birthday once in a
while, and this occasion happened
along a few days ago. Therefore
the Double Seven" club met
with her Monday night, and at
the same time surprised her.
Mr.. Luse induced her to go out
for a ride just about supper time,
and when she came back to the
house she found the aggregation
all there with their baskets we'll
filled with grub, and ready for a
good time. The table was spread
out on the big lava, and every
body went after it. Breeder was
missed, ne was threshlng, and of
course that gave Ben Giles all he
wanted to eat. The children
were invited, and save for the
regrets expressed on account of a
few absentees, everybody was
glad they were there. The
principal game, solely for the
purpose of getting exercise, was
pigs in the parlor. Mrs. Luse
says the next time they come she
hopes not to have her sewing scat
tered all over the house.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-08-03

One of the annual doings in the
country west of us is the big
Pennsylvania picnic which is held
in Pawnee county each year.
This year the picnic will be held
at Fort Larned on August 18th,
and it promises to be one of the
most successful meetings ever
held by the association. II you
want any information address
William Yoder, at Larned, Kans.,
Mr.. Yoder has been president of
the Pennsylvania Association for
seven years.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-08-03
ACOunty Pair Promotes Industry.

1t fosters enterpise and gener-
ates competition. 1t gives fresh
motive and impetus to the farmer
and stock raiser and encourages
agriculture, while to the ladies' it
affords a friendly rivalry in the
various departments of home
work. No Fair, anywhere, has
a better reputation for square
dealing with and honest treatment
of its patrons than ours. Our
grounds, it is we'll known, are we'll
supplied with water and every
convenience demanded. The
pleasure one experiences in meet
ing with old friends and becoming
acquainted with new cnes at these
annual exhibitions is an enjoyable
feature of the occasion. II
should be conceded by every one
that the Fair is our home institu-
tion. Let us make it the greatest
and best in its history, and by
your cooperation it can be done.
Remember, this is your Fair as
ruch as that of the Association.
The date is not far off, August 28-
29.3O-Sl.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-08-03

The Barton County Far Associa-
tion guarantees courteous and
hospitable reception by the citi-
zens, fair and impartial treatment
by the Fair Association is guaran.
teed to visitors and patrons. Nc
efforts will be spared to make
your visit and patronage pleasant
and profitable. Every provision
for your care and comfort is
made. The dates August 2S,29,
80 and 81, 1906.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-08-03

E. R. Moses of this city has
been appointed by Gov. Hoch as
one of the delegates from Kansas
to the 18th annual Irrigation con-
gress which meets at Boise City,
Ida., in September.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-08-03

DO you reckon the coming
Republican county convention will
ask Senator Chapman and Repre-
sentative Steckel to return their
railroad passesl
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-08-03
BERSCHEIDT.WEBER.

Wednesday morning. August
lst, at nine o'clock at the Catholic
church at Ellinwood was soIemniz-
ed the marriage of Frank Weber
and Miss Lena Berscheidl, Rev.
Father Emerich officiating.
Mrs. Weber is the only daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Berscheidt,
ore of the wealthy farmers of the
east Barton neighborhood, and has
a host of friends all over Barton
county, where she has spent prac-
tically all her life.
MIR. Weber is one of the pros
porous and energetic young busi-
ness men of Ellinwood, being en-
gagged in the furniture and under
taking business at that place.
A large number of very hand
some and useful presents we're re-
ceived by the happy couple. Mr..
and Mrs. Weber left Wednesday
evening for a months trip to
Colorado and other western
points, after which they will re.
side at Ellinwood.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-08-03

DIR. B. A. Gardner telephoned
Tuesday afternoon that the finest
boy in the state of Kansas or else
where had arrived at his house
this afternoon, and that in con-
sequence thereof everybody was
extremely happy and doing we'll.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-08-03
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

6. W. Moore was transacting
business in Larned,' Monday.
Porter Young left Monday for
Iowa on a business trip.
The ball game at Ellinwood
Sunday resulted in a victory for
Ellinwood, by a score of 5 to 2.
Miss Hilda Wiburg of Kansas
City, Mo. is in the city visiting
Mrs. A. E. Button. and soR, Dr..
Button. She will remain about
two weeks.
Judge E. c. Cole went to
Larned Monday morning, and
went through on the Santa Fe
that evening to Topeka, to look
after some legal businessi
We were misinformed concern.
ing the two ball games at Hois.
lngton. The first game was won
by Ellinwood, 2 to /, instead of
by Hoisington.
S. NJ. Wesley and John Rogers,
city, and D. H. Mccarthy, of
Cleveland, have renewed their
Democrat subscription.
j. W. Sutcliffe was down from
Fairview township Tuesday and
made this office a very pleasant
call. He says wheat is turning
out very well in his locality.
VIM. Dahrman and wife left
Tuesday morning for Kansas Ciy,
where they 60 to attend the wed
ding of Fred Thies, a brother of
Mrs. Dahrman. They will be
gone about..a week.
E. York, proprietor of the
Alfalfa Stock Farm, three miles
east of Albert, was in the city
Monday and placed an order at
this Office for some stationary.
He has a fine bunch of Short Horn
cattle and Chester White hogs.
Milton Fleisher. formerly of
this city but recently of Lamar,
No., came in the first of the week
and will take a position with the
Lundblade & Bolinger store.
Mr.. Fleisher was accompanied by
his family.
Ben Giles old jersey COW
brought him two fine jersey
calves about a week ago, and now
there is trouble in the family.
ben wants to sell the calves, and
the children object. What will
he do.
County Clerk Ashpole has dis
covered that plat of Lyndhurst,
the Mclain addition to the city of
Hoisington, had been filed last
fall. and he has added it to the
tax roll for the city of Hoising.
ton, which will make some differ
ence in that city's revenue.
While visiting at Sam Gwinn's
place Sunday, Lester Caraway
fell from a swing and broke his
right arm close to the wrist, and
sprained his left wrist. At last
accounts he was doing very well.
Mrs. Caraway's many friends
hope that her troubles of this
character, which have been many
for some time past, will cease.
Mrs. j. P. Renfrew of Alva,
Okla, was a social caller at this
office Monday. She is quite well
acquainted with Mrs. Viola
McGreevy, county superintend-
ent at Alva, and says that Mrs.
McGreevy is making a first
class official, which is just what
her friends here expected of her.
and therefor are very much pleas
ed to learn.
Mrs. Harry Seagondollar, wife
of a Santa Fe engineer, who has
been visiting relatives and friends
south of the river for a few davs,
received word Monday that her
husband had 1een killed in a
wreck at Williams, Arizona, and
the bodywould be semitic Emporia
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-08-03

J. B. Miller is today enjoying Wis.
it from his brother-in law, Z. G. Ran.
kin, Of Utica, Ness county, who came
over from the Missouri Pacific for a
short visit, on his way east. Mr. Ran.
kin in the earlier days was a Great
Bend boy, and has many friends here
among the old.timers who are glad to
shake his paw and know that he has
prospered.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-08-03

| N"ANNA W WHY VIII
side at Ellinwood.
Less than four weeks until the
county fair. Are you getting
ready for itl
d. S. Delaplane and family re-
turned to their home at Watonga,
Okla, Sunday evening.
c. E. Petit was in Hoisington on
Thursday morning, and says he never
did see it rain as hard as it did there
Andy Cell was in from Clarence
township Wednesday and favored
US with a renewal of his Rustler
subscription.
Miss Marie Anshute of Boston,
Mass. cousin Of ]. Lester Cox,
is in the city for few days visit,
on her way to California.
Miss Myrtle Holler, of Hoisington,
came over Wednesday evening to at.
tend the party given at the home of
Miss Lois Sans that evening.
N. j. Berscheidti is in Ellinwood
looking after the furniture busi-
ness of his brother-i law, Frank
Weber, who is taking a trip to
Colorado.
A telegram today received by Dill
lon Wilson from his brother, Earl
Wilson, at Springfield, Mo, formerly
of Great Bend, announces the arrival
Of ten pound boy.
Henry j. Toole, of New York,
representing the GIeussner Pure
Food Co., has been in the city a
couple of days placing his goods
with our merchants.
There will be meeting of the
Barton County Poultry Associa-
tion at DR.. Amends dental office
on Friday evening, August 3rd.
H. S. Harper, President.
F. S. Mitchell is moving his
tailor shop today from the
Troillet building on Forest avenue
to rooms over the Brinkman Bank
at the corner of Main and Broad =
way, where he will have more
commodious quarters.
Mic Berscheidt went to Ellin-
wood Wednesday morning to at
tend the wedding of his sister
Lena, to Frank Webber. He will
also have charge of the latter's
niture establishment while he
is away on his wedding trip.
Misses Lois Sans, Hazel Buck
land, Luvilla Downey, Bertha
Howenstein, Alma Grass, Eta
Richards, and Anna Krause enter.
tained about thirty of their
friends at the Sans home on Park
avenue, Wednesday evening in a
very delightful manner. Cards
formed the principal amusement
of the evening and we're followed
by an elegant supper.
The total increase in valuations
in Kansas as we understand it mas
been a little over $l2,O0O,O0O, of
which, ii we haze been rightly
informed, $l6,OO0,OOO was in farm
lands. We may have these figures
wrong, If 50, would Ike TO be set
right. II they are right, we
would like to know something
about them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-08-03
Successful for Certificates.

The following is a list of those
who were successfulin the teachers
examination of July 27 and %:
First Grade-Mrs. Matte G.
Baldwin.
Second Grade-Sophia Groos
ardt, Roy McMulIin, Mary A,
Sutherland.
Third Grade-Sr. NJ. Cune-
gunuda, Sr. NJ. Dominic. Sr. NJ.
Louise, Sr. Bona, Henry n. Bell,
Sophia Dahm, Daisy Fryer. Ella
Fryer, Lille Lucas, Minnie
Jonson, Leah NJ. Nichols, Hazel
McMullin, j. X. Younkin, Mag.
gle Doonan.
Credited with grades for Pro
fessional: Edith Rush, Marie
Swartz. Edna Lewis, Louisa
Lipphardt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-08-03

Wonder how Walter Roscoe
Stubbs, the man who has made
the Republican party in Kansas
do things. likes the reference
the Wichita Eagle made concern
ing him and his assistants, when
it called them roustabouts.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-08-03

Mrs. G. W. Norris of Clafin is
in the city visiting her mother,
Mrs. Harris, and family. She
will 60 from here to Burton. where
G. W. has already gone, and
where they will live in the future.
We imagine that Clafin and
vicinity will be rather lonesome
without this estimable family,
and that the family will miss
CIafin friends also.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-08-03

The township committeeman
should hand in their calls for
township caucuses. No charge
for their publication in both
papers, for either party.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-08-03

As some wheat in stack is
not yet thoroughly through the
sweat, the delay in threshing
caused by the last few rains will
not be necessarily injurious in
most cases.
The Jasper news., 1906-10-18
CEMETERY TO BE FENCED.
Board Of Trustees Elected. -7ore
Land To Be Purchased.

There was meeting held last Satur-
day afternoon at the First National
Bank for tho purpose ofmakiug arrange
ments to put the Mitchell cemetery up
In first class condition. 1t is to he
cleaned of, a new steel fence is to be
put u2, and otherwise repaired. A per-
sonal subscription will be taken for the
urpose of purchasing more land.
The Board OF Trustees elected were:
The Jasper news., 1906-10-18
MIR. and Mrs,J G. Moon and little

Mr.. and Mrs.J G. Moon and little
son Clifford, former residents of Jasper,
now located 10 Los Angles, Calf, who
are visiting their son Ira of Carthage,
spent Tuesday aud Wednesday 10 jasper
the guests of j. w. Crandall and family.
Mr.. Moon expect to start back to
to California the latter part Of next
week accompanied by Mr.. and Mis-. FRA
Moon who expect to make Los Angles
their future home.
The Jasper news., 1906-10-18
Eggs taken in exchange for goods.
Lebanon Items.

Mr.. and Mrs. Cole from Indiana who
have been visiting with Mr.. and Mrs.
Prints Cole started home Monday
morning.
Mrs. Moore moved to Webb City Fri
day.
Mr.. james 1hacker went TO Illinois
last week on the account Of the death
OF his father.
Mrs. Kyle is visiting at Vernon coun-
ty this week. Her mother is very sick.
Marshal Smith has been hauling
apples from Mrs. Moore's lat week.
There will be Sunday School CON
vention at Lebanon the 9th OF October,
all are invited.
Joe HUM bai!ed hay for Mr.. Thacker
last week.
Mr.. James Rex visited at Mr.. Rum.
blers last Thursday.
Every one Welcomed the rains ii s
week as the roads were SO dusty.
Mr.. ald Mrs. B,yd who have been
living at George Vincents returned to
their home in Dade county last Satur-
day.
Miss Alta Armstring sold her pony
Last Saturday to Tom Kimkler OF Jasper.
Mrs. Pearl Van Dusen and Mae and
Veua Kyle went to Lamar Wednesday
George Winters is building an ad-
dition to his house.
The Jasper news., 1906-10-18
Very Special

1000 imported flower bulbs consist
of hyacinths, tulips, narcissus crocuses,
and Freesio's, assorted varieties and
colors, Now up to Dec. 10 is budding and
potting time. You can afford these
home beautifiers and they will greatly
help to mako your home beautiful.
The New York Racket.
The Jasper news., 1906-10-18
Boston Items.

The shower was welcomed by every
ona in our city.
Mrs. Wheeler Is very sicx at this writ
ing.
Mr. Maxwell spent Saturday and
Sunday with friends and relatives here.
Erma and Lsta Rex and Floyd Joyce
spent the latter part Of last week With
home week.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Stockdale speat
Tuesday at Mr.. LATE Lisher's.
Rev. o. p. Joyce Of Kansas City visit
ed relatives here last week.
( Mira. r. Al. Box is Spending few
days With her daughter, Mrs. q. Snip.
Lena Rex OF Jasper spent Sunday at
Robert Rex's.
The Jasper news., 1906-10-18
Blue Star.

Bill Hyder had the bad luck to loose
fine young horse last week, while play
ing he fell and broke his neck.
w. P. Hahn aud family spent last
Sunday. In the woods north of here,
They we're out for good time all day,
had dinner in the cid fashioned picnic
way, spread out on the ground.
Mr.. Faddler and family Of near Car
thage are spendinga few days in this
neighborhood visiting relatives and
trying their luck fishing.
Jim Hull lost nico FLY last week
with distemper
There was no school last Thursday
and Friday on account Of teachers
meeting at Lamar.
j. e. Hull spent last week at Spring
fell viewing the sights and to hear
Bryan speak.
Yes Volt and father in-law, Mr..
Hicks, we're 10 our ports last Wednes-
day evening.
j. W. Spaid had land man 10 our
country Monday.
VIM. Kaderly's two children are both
SICK at the home OF Jim Hull.
The Jasper news., 1906-10-18

II you have lost your boyhood spirits,
courage and confidence of youth, we
offer you new life, fresh courage and
freedom from i'll health in HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea. 35cents Tea or
Tablets. Sold by DIR Schooler.
The Jasper news., 1906-10-18
Masquerade.

The Rebekah Lodge gave masquer-
ade social Tuesday night in their lodge
rooms. There was largo crowd in at
tendance ana jolly, good time was
had
The Jasper news., 1906-10-18
Announcement.

G.. A Covert wishes to announce to
the voters of Sheridan Township that
he positively declines the nomination
for Justice of Peace on the Republican
ticket.
The Jasper news., 1906-10-18

Prettirr designs, at lower prices, in
fancy chiuaware, glass and disfware.
The New York Rocl ct.
The Jasper news., 1906-10-18

Mr.. N. H. Patterson has accepted a
position with the First National Bank.
The Jasper news., 1906-10-18

IF your horse has any defect in his
gait or action see Alien at Dallas shop,
The Jasper news., 1906-10-18

Take part Of your Eggs TO Crandall
Bros. and get the cash or little more
in trade. Fresh Groceries, Fresh Meats
and Produce. tt
The Jasper news., 1906-10-18

w. G. Mackey, president; E. A.
Schenck, secretary; VIM. Miller aud
Geo. w. Vincent.