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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-04-26
The Old World and It's WAYS"

This is the title of a new and pro
fusely illustrated book by Col. William
Jennings Bp an, recountiDg his 1oted
journey grounded the earth and
through Europe, which was so widely
heralded through the American Press.
The book is an illustrated and de.
scTlPtive record of that entire jou. ney,
which is so memorable in current his
tory. The journey embraced period
OF year, and covered practically all
the nations of the earth. Col. BRYAN
travel with camera and pencil, and not
only described, in brilliant phrase
what ne saw, but further illustrated
his journey by photographs. These
photographs constitut' a striking pic
tOrial presentation and lend especial
interest to the book. They number
24O, and they show in picture the
world as he saw it. They constitute
just that many striking Object.Les. on;
OF the people OF all countries in their
Giles, towns and villages-in their
homes and everyday occupations.
The book will interest every reader
as a unique presentation Of wonder.
fully interesting journey. 1t is sold
only through solicitors. The Thomp.
son Publishing Company Of St Louis,
Mo-, are the fortunate publishers.
They advertise for agents in another
column Of this issue.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-04-26
Wedding Bells.

Last Wednesday evening at
eight o'clock occurred the MARI.
age of Miss Eta Bardwell To
Charles Carlye:: Stanton. The
ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Dixon of the Baptists church
at the new home of the contract
ing parties. Clarence F. Osborn
acted as master of ceremonies and
Mrs. Skiliman as hostess. Only
a few of the immediate friends
were present.
The bride is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Bardwell and
came to Colorado with her
parents from Great Bend. -Kans.,
a little over eighteen months ago.
Shortly afterward they came to
Wellington. since when the bride
has been in charge of the local
telephone exchange. She was
very efficient in her duties and
her pleasing ways enriched her
with a large circle of friends.
The groom is at present the
local manager OF the F. H. Gilcrest
Lumber company. He came here
a little less than a year ago from
Wood River. Neb.. where for
three years he was in charge of a
similar business. Mr.. Stanton il
a very pleasant, energetic young
business man and has made a host
of friends in Wellington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanton have
started house keeping in Mrs.
SkilIman's pretty little cottage in
the east part of town. We ioi
with their many friends in ex-
tending best wishes for a happy
and prosperous journey through
life. Wellington. Colo. In
dependent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-04-26
Attempted Suicide.

Jesse Talbot. a young man Of
La Crosse. attempted suicide at
that place Tuesday evening by
shooting himself through the
bowels with a large caliber Colts
revolver.
The ball perforated the young
mans intestines about twenty
times in its course the body. and
he stands very slim chance, il
any, of recovering. He had been
drinking pretty heavily. and said
that he wished to die.
DR.. R. H. Meade. of this city.
was notified, and went to Holsing.
ton last night about midnight in
G. 6. Morrison's ambulance
auto. and met tie train from the
west, and brought the Young man
to the hospital in this city. DR..
Ferguson of Lacrosse accom-
panied the young man to this city
and assisted in the work of patch
ing him up. The surgeons work
ed over him until about five
o'clock this morning, and say that
he has a fighting chance for re
Covery.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-04-26
LIhenIan Club.

The Athenians met Monday
with Mrs. q. l.. Chapman. cele.
brating their tenth anniversary as
a club.
Roll call was responded to by
an answer to the query " bal
does the club mean to me. The
sentiment of each member present
was more or less crystslized in {
quotation one member gave as ex
pressing her sentiments.
Long he my heart with sucf
memories filed.
Like vase in which roses have
once been distilled.
You may break, you may shattel
the vase if you will.
But the scent of the roses will
hang round it STILL"
Letters of greeting were reaC
from Mrs. Moses. the first pre-.
sident of the club: Mrs. Grimes
who was also a charter number,
Mrs. Baker and Miss Meta
Wood wards. each letter was
thoroughly appreciated.
A history Of the club was given
bv Mrs. Cole, who is the only
charter member still in the club
The meeting was decidedly in.
terestlng and the club begins the
eleventh year full of promises for
a continuation of the good work
already done.
Club adjourned to meet with
Mrs. DR.. Morrison next Monday
to elect officers for the coming
year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-04-26
Sec Barnes Says All the Fruit Klped.

Practically all fruit that Kan
sas produces was killed by the re.
cent frosts according to w. Fl. Bar
ne', secretary of the State Board
of Horticulture. Mr.. Barnes has
visited several of the leading fruit
counties of the State since the
most severe frOstS and extends
little consolation to the fruit rails
er. He makes an exception of
berries. Some berries have pull
ed through and will bear partial
crops if no further disasters over
take them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-04-26
A Small Fire.

Tuesday evening about $50 the
fire department was called to the
home OF Bert Dawson on east Ellin.
wood street by an alarm Of fire.
The fire was caused by gasoline
stove becoming unmanageable, but
was extinguished by the children Of
the house before the arrival of the de.
partment.
One of the fremen said that it was
the fist time in his experience as a
fireman that anyone had ever come
out and told them the fire was all out
aud thanked them for coming TO the
house That was what one of the
little girls did.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-04-26

Don't forget the place. 1909
Main. or the phone, 263, if you
only have one piece of furniture
to sell. We need it and you don't,
so call US before you throw it
away.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-04-26

Stated Communication of Great
Bend Lodge No. Is, A. F. & A. NJ,
at Masonic hall in this city, Friday
evening, April 26. Work in Thir1
degree. All master masons ale in
vited to attend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-04-26
TAX DEED NOTICE.

Final legal notice Of lands sold for
delinquent tax 10 Sept. 9Th 1904.
County Treasurer's Office,
Great Bend. Kansas.
April 9Th, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing IS list Of lands and town lots
situated in Barton county, Kansas
sold at delinquent tax sale Sept. 9th,
1904 and unTedeemed at this date and
described as on the tax rolls. Given
The name OF person to whom assessed
II any and amount charged and inter.
es. calculated to the last day of re.
demption due on each parcel. Unless
these lands and lots he redeemed from
such sale on or before Sept. grid. 1907
the same will be duly conveyed to
the purchaser.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-04-26

j. W. Phelps. manager of the
local telephone exchange. has
signed a ten-year contract with
the Great Bend Telephone Com
pany to connect with their line
from Great Bend to Garden City
and other points. which is now in
process of construction. Cim-
marion Jackson.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-04-26
LOCAL nLlEH

Web Beardsley received a mes.
sage Wednesday informing him
that his mothers home at Toronto,
Kansas, had been destroyed by
fire early this morning. Part Of
the household goods were taken
from the house, but the larger
part Of them we're destroyed with
the building. HoI'nv ne,n
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-04-26

Chas. Walker, formerly manager
of the light plant in this city, left Tues.
day evening for San Francisco, where
he will take position with an cleo.
trical struction company in that
city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-04-26

The choir of the Catholic church
ran a surprise on Father O'Sullivan
Monday evening and had a very fine
time. Refreshments consisting Of ice
cream and cake were served.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-04-26

Probate Judge Torrey issued a
license to and married at his sffice IN
the court house Wednesday, J. FL.
mer Clark, of Great Bend and Eliza,
beth Ruth Brown, of St. John, Kan.
Sas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-04-26

Wayland Strong left Teusday even-
ing for northern Idaho, where he will
take a position with his uncle, G. G.
Strong, in a big saw mill.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-04-26

F. D. Wilson went to Dodge
City Wednesday on a business
trip.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-04-26

Keep square with the printer
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-04-26

FRANK WILLARD
Treas. Of Barton comfy.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24
Excitement over Well.

Considerable excitement was occa- stoned at Siloam Springs by the re- port that gas had been struck on the Bell place two miles west of that town, while drilling a we'll at that place. A tin funnel was placed over the curbing and a lighted match ap- piled, but it was found that the air was being drawn into the well at the time, instead of coming out. One day recently the air came out of the well with such force as to blow the hat off the head of any one leaning over the well, and the roaring could be heard some distance away. A cloth saturated with coal oil and lighted was thrown into the well, the force of the air holding it in suspension at the top of the curbing until consumed. The well has been drilled to a depth of 45 feet.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24
ailed to Convict.

The first case for violation of the Sunday law was tried recent''. at Fort o'4i'''i an' resulted in a victory for ,Ae defendant, Frank Brun, con- fectioner. Prosecuting Attorney Me Donald was elected on an anti-Sunday violation platform and publicly stated that it was his intention to bring suits against all who sold goods. wares and merchandise" on Sunday. He even intimated that progressive euchre, where prizes were offered, would fall under the ban, and as a consqeuence progressive euchre has been eliminated from social functions. In the Brun case witnesses expressed the opinion that the goods sold by Brun were necessities. Brun testified that he supplied families with ice cream, cakes and bread, which other wise would have been made in the household. The jury was out about five minutes and returned a verdict of not guilty. There are number of other similar cases to come up for trial
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24
John L. Gurrie Now in Jail.

Deputy Sheriffs Al Chichester and Barney Stiel of Little Rock have re- turned from Springfield, Ill, with John L. Gurrie, former president of the Central Trades Council, who is charg- ed by indictment with embedding $1,000 of the funds of the local union of boilermakers, of which he was f. nancial secretary. It is charged the offense was committed September 1, last. Gurrie was not able to furn sh bond and is now confined in jail. The date of his trial has not been set. Gurrie was formerly one of the most prominent union men in Little Rock. He was employed for time in th3 Iron Mountain shops in Argenta.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24
Fears for Peach Crop.

In the memory. of the eldest citizen no such weather has been known in vails. The gardens present fine beds of volunteer mustard, lettuce, and on ions, strawberry vines are blooming and fruit trees are budding. This is one of the states most productive peach areas and fear is entertained that the swelling of the buds will cause them to fall a prey to the first killing frost.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24

A dermatologist has solved the mys. try of converting faded society wo- man into a study of pink and white. The beauty doctor has already made several experiments with his fountain of youth. He simply tattoes blush on the cheeks without injury to the flesh CT skin, says the Pittsburg Dis not cause pain-not even a vince because the needle only enters the skin one-sixteentE of an inch. He uses vegetable coloring to produce the schoolgirl blush This is injected un. der the skin. The fluid is said to be quite harmless and really possesses antiseptie properties.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24
M. A. Fain Gets Verdict in Damage
 Suit

M. A. Fain of Paris, who sued the Arkansas Central railload for $2,O0o has been awarded S275. Fain, who is deaf, was knocked off the track by a moving engine about two months ago The engineer saw the man in time to stop, but supposing he would move off at the sound of the whistle, al lowed his engine to move forward with the above results
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24
Shot While Hunting.

While out hunting near Mammoth Springs, a 11-year-old son of F. M. Rainer, was accidentally shot The boy, in company with Otto Harbister, aged IT, was hunting. The elder boy was carrying the gun. He fell, the gun was discharged, and but for a rail which intervened the boys head would have been blown off. Only one shot took effect, however, and the boy will probably recover.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24
A Double Murder.

A negro named Marshall Trimm, is alleged to have shot and< killed Will liam Connor and wife, both negroes, at their home near Fort Smith Trimm, it is said, was infatuated with Con- nor's wife and tried to induce her to leave the country with him, which she refused to do. Trimm, it is alleg- ed, concealed himself near the front gate and fired upon the couple with a shotgun, inficting wounds which later proved fatal
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24

Interesting particulars have been given by the Dutch papers about a telegraph messenger, living at Breda, who by self-tuition has become a mas ter of languages. This man, now 50 tears of age, can speak and write English. French, German, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Latin, Greek, Hebrew and Sanscrit, and is able to decipher hieroglyphic and cuneiform inscrip- tions. He has also a knowledge of cosmography, astronomy, physics, the history of art and various other sci ences, and can write Greek poems.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24

You cant but admire the duke of Cumberlands "pigheadedness" in re fusing to give up his claim to the Hanoverian crown, says the Boston Herald. He promised his father on his death bed he would never relin- quish the right or reconcile himself with Prussia.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24
Get Extension of Time.

A certificate has been filed in the office of Secretary of State Ludwig by the Southside Coal and Railway Company, asking for an extension of the charter granted to this company eighteen months ago. The company proposes to construct railroad from Paris to Dardanelle and to operate coal mines. The certificate y5tates that the company has already expend- ed $38,000 in surveys and work pre- paratory to beginning actual opera tions. The certificate was brought before the Board of Railroad Incor- poration at it's recent meeting and granted
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24

An invention which will make it possible to telephone from a train moving at the rate of 40 miles an hour has been completed. The man who sends his wife away for his health isn't likely to experience much relief after this.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24
Drilling for Gas.

The first drilling for gas ever under taken in Plumeryille was begun recent ly. People for several miles around came in to see the work started. The well is now 35 feet deep and drills will run day and night until the re- quired depth is reached or gas is found
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24

Colorado holds the record among the states of having 407 mountain peaks exceeding 10000 fees; B of these are 14,000 feet and over.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24

If Lieut. Peary had fleet of stanch ships like that on which he made his last voyage there is little doubt that he could reach the pole A number of stout vessels could sup port each other in various ways. Get ting to the pole, says the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, is chiefly matter of money
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24
Timber Worker Found Dead

John Riley, a timber worker, was found dead recently at his home near Swifton. He is alleged to have been drinking, and while trying to kindle a fire, his clothing caught from the sparks. and he died shortly after
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24

Some scientist has discovered that the north pole is moving southward at the rate of 20 miles a year. Now if he has the courage of his convic- tions let him go up to Winnipeg and open a fur store.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24

That will be a restful day, says the Philadelphia Ledger, when Lipton has lifted the cup and Peary triumphant iy climbed the North Pole.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24

The mikado has announced his de sire to decorate American Ambas- sador Mccormick, now in Paris, for his services in protecting Japanese interests at St. Petersburg during the war
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24

Giving up both the ship and the ghost is rather overdoing it, says the Boston Transcript. Also annoying to the passengers.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24

Residents of England have S550,- 100000 invested in mortgages in for eign countries. These investments an nually bring about s27, 100000 in gold.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24

Whereas ten years ago silver was the leading item among brides gifts, cheap jewelry of a showy though quite up-to-date class is now given by even the richest of our relations and friends.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24

The tramp, says an authority, is no more But in his place, exclaims the Philadelphia Inquirer, we have a class of peripatetic yagrants that an swer the same purpose; so what's the difference?
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24

A new hotel is projected in Ma nla that will cost s1,200,000. It is in- tended to make that city a tourist re- sort
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24

Many a breezy young man, re- marks the Philadelphia Bulletin, is preparing to reap the whirlwind
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24

Will we be compelled to annex Mex ico because the Yaqui Indians have killed some American citizens? We must uphold the dignity of the coun- try at any cost.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24

Pittsburg has decided to abandon white as the color of it's street clean CTS uniform. It won't be necessary, says the New York American, to buy new uniforms, however.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24

7 Macaroni does not all come Pom Italy. The French city Of Lyons last year produced 5000. 900 pounds.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24
Fayetteville to Have City Hospital

There is the probability that in the near future Fayetteville will have an up-to-date city hospital. The Knights of Pythias lodge has on foot a plan for the construction and maintenance of such an institution It is the pur pose of the Knights of Pythias to work in conjunction with the other fraternal orders of the city, which have a combined total membership of more than five hundred, and a com mittee has been appointed to arrange for conferences with them. Fayette- vile needs a hospital badly, and the ten thousand dollar site recently do- mated by MT. and Mrs. Stephen K. Stone on condition that a hospital be erected on it within a specified time, makes it imperative that something be done at once.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24

Often pretty, aIthougl their beauty scon fadIes.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24
Thieves Secure $6,ooo.

Charles F. Hartley, retail grocer of New Albany, Ind, was robbed of s6,0G0 in the door of the day coach Of a Rock Island train at the Rock Island passenger station in Little Rock by four men who had followed him from Hot Springs. Two men have been arrested and are held in connection with the robbery. but the other two escaped.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24
Curious Springs.

Boggs' Springs, near Hatton Gap, possesses about 50 springs that are said to be wonders, all of which pos gess medicinal qualities. Within ten feet of each other are two springs, one a white and the other a black sulphur. The place is to be made a health resort and the locality is being improved for that purpose.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24
Conscience Stricken PurIoiner Returns
 Jewel.

A diamond ring that disappeared from the dresser in the bedroom of Mrs. Marie Justice at Paragould five years ago has been returned to her. No amount of search and advertis- ing at the time could furnish the slightest clue as to what became of the jewel In the intervening years Mrs. Justice never ceased to keep a lookout for the treasure. Among her mail a few days ago she received a package post-marl1ed at }Paragould, neatly packed, containing the long lost ring. There was no writing or other marks to indicate who sent the package. The ring had evidently not been worn, being in the same condition as when it left the posses sion of Mrs. Justice. It is believed the party who took it did not wear it for fear of detection.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-24
u.z.-.-.ukS Az---<..-uA @ ARKANSAS A G b ESTATE TEh,1WSQ NE
 5
Announces His Staff.

Gen. D. B. Castleberry, brigadier general commanding the Fourth brigage of the Arkansas Division, United Confederate Veterans, has appointed the following staff who will attend him at the reunion at Rich mond, Va, May 29, 1907:
 Capt. J. G. Taylor of Magazine, as sistant adjutant general.
 Col B. B. ChiSm of Paris, inspector general.
 Gen. H. B. Armistead of Fort Smith, assistant inspector general
 G. L. Wirt, Dardanele, chief quar- termaster.
 F. A Hamer of Dardanelle, assist ant quartermaster
 L. A Hooper of Benton, chief com missary,
 Capt J. A. Hughes of Center Point, assistant commissary advocate.
 Dr. J. S. McCorkle of Fort Smith, surgeon.
 Capt J. H. Cordell of Prescott, chief of artillery.
 Capt J. S. Goodwin of Charleston, assistant chief of artillery.
 Capt. J. H. Black of Hope, chief of ordnance.
 Capt John Carr of Magazine, assist ant chief of ordnance.
 R. H. Hhyne of Paris, chief engineer.
 J. H. Caldwell of Mansfield assist ant chief engineer.
 J. P. Hall of Cauthron, chief pay master.
 Rev. G. W. Evans of Bonneville, chaplain.
 A. s. Bennett of Paris, c. B. Flor ence of Golden City, J. H. Hawkins of Dorsey, M. c. Scott of Bonneville, G w. Young of Carlon and P. T. De- vanney of Fort Smith, aides-de-camp.