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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-12-27
Why coburn ls Thankful.

What have Kansans to be thank
fui for at the close Of 1907? FULLY
a. much and doubtless considerable,
more than was ever vouchsafed t.
any like aggregation Of humanity
elsewhere since time began. Unques
uonably we are the favored people Of
all the ages and Of all lands; dwell
ers in the zone where latitude. longi.
tude and altitude, landscape and sky
sun and shower and soil, breath OF
morning and evenings breeze, bird
and flower, reflections of beneficient
providence, make US enviable. Dream.
ers, carpers, pessimists, impractl.
cables and evil thinkers to the con.
trary Notwithstanding, We may claim,
with no denial Of human frailties, the
nearest to an ideal government and
administration any people have eve
enjoyed; laws and officers entirely of
our making, and religion of our own
choosing, with none who would or
could make US afraid. Thus favored
only tngrates could be unthankful
and such as these are not Kansans. {"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-12-27
c. 0. Z. Carson Funeral Director.

Kansas State Licence No. 565.
Embalming BY the latest and
most modern methods. The best
possible results guaranteed. Lots
IN the Great Bend Cemetery for
$500. Day phone No 8. Nigh,
phone No. 376B. E r. Moses
Mercantile Co.
Mrs. John Coss was here from Hei
Ter today shopping.
Dr. Morrison went to olmitz today
on professional business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lou Durand we're visit.
ors from Hoisiugton Thursday.
Bruce Soden left for Kansas CITY
this morning on business trip
Joe Sprinkler was here from Film.
wood this morning on business.
Joe Kramer went to Wichita this
morning for visit with relatives.
Bert Barnet of Dodge City, is here
visiting with E W. Seward today.
Lee Smell returned from a ,isi,
at Kansas City thursday evening.
c. A. Batman was iu from Seward
today and made this officea pleasant
call,
Mr. and Mrs. James Tarpy we've
here from Pawnee Rock today shop.
ping.
Miss Pearl Emley has arrived HON
from Lawrence for the holiday vaca.
ton.
Jim HaiDline came in from the
east Thursday morning.
The A. NJ. E. Choir have bought
a new organ for their church.
Mrs. ]. G. Meyers was here
from Ellinwood today visiting and
shopping.
Will Swartz was here from
Commanche today visiting and
transacting business.
Rhinehardt Werner was up
from ElIinwood on Business this
morning.
Frank Davis and family came
in from Nickerson this morning
for a visit with bis sister. Mrs. J.
81. Blggs and family
Miss Alice GuIdin Of Bison was
in the city Thursday. She
has just returned from an ezten-
sive trip through several Of the
eastern states. eE
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-12-27

The bucket shops at Salina.
Marquette, Mcpherson and Linds
borg have quit business because of
a lack of patronage. Hutchinson
News.
UD to date we have not
been informed that the alleged
bucket shop in our midst hal
closed. therefore business must
still be profitable.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-12-27
-,dIscn's federal Vrllal,o ~

In the House Of R'pr.-,ep ,aise Z,
o. 1871 w. NAcl,on 'oir duceo he
iol'""iDg II ;~rich Nas referred 10
the Co"mH'e on Pubic Buildings
and "'Oun and cd Ted TO be p,i. {.
ed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-12-27

Miss Mary Randall came hcmt
from Kansas CITY u spend lhr h i
days with her patents NJ and Mrs
c. O. RanlCIl and 'amiiy
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-12-27

Miss Christiana Stryker left for her
h0me at Spearville after a visit here
9th Mrs DALEY and family.
The state shoot Of 1903 will be
held at Hutchinson, April 2lst 22nd
and 9Srd,
For Sale-lOO improved Ches.
ter White pigs. Registered stock.
Also 2 young registered bulls.
E. York 8 miles east Of Albert.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-12-27
10 not get as good coffee.
SGlsODibIg Goods For YOu.

One Success manure spreader
one .twO.bole power corn shelter
and two grain king feed grinders,
Steel and woods wagon trucks of
various. makes. Deere one and two
hole shelters, three different
styles. We do Timing, plumbing
putting in steam heat and hot wat
er and hot air plants. We drive
wells, repair pumpsand windmill,.
We sell the Samson windmill.
strongest in the market. We re.
pair all kind Of machinery. have
the best equipped machine shop
in the country See US and see
what we can do for you. E. R.
Moses Mercantile Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-12-27

MRS. DR.. McCauley Of Hoisingtor
was here Monday visiting and shop
ping.
A fine boy came to the home Of Mr.,
John Coss ar d wife al Heller Satur
day afternoon.
Will Allen arrived from Tulsa, Okla
Saturday evening for a brief visit with
his parents and numerous friends.
Santa Fe passenger train number
6 was two hours late, and number
1857 was 4 hours late Saturday morn.
ing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-12-27
BLAME BILL BACK AGAIN
IOnn Sharp Williams Would Force. a
Tariff Debate In The House

/ y
duties are imposed whenever and
so long as such nation shall adm it,
to ITS ports free of all taxes Ger.
tala United States products.
Mr.. Williams said the RIaine
bill was the only thing the repub.
llcan party had attempted to do
to help the farmers and that Blaine
and MIR. Kinley had voted for in
committee. but the other reprbli.
can members has opposed it The
plan OF the democrats in this is
to force a tariff debate.
Mr.. and Mrs. W, S. Schroeder were
In from Albert Friday shopping.
Miss Nettie Biggs went to Pawnee
NocE Saturday evening for visit,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Hardy and Mr..
and Mrs. WV. Bowman of Pawnee
Rock we're here Saturday visiting and
trading.
Frank Bailey Of this office is taking
a few days vacation, and in company
win his wife will spend Christmas
with his mother at Clay Center.
Mrs. Jacob W, Haege, mother Of
Jack Haege. formerly resident Of
Great Bend, died at her home near
Garfield on Dec, ilth., aged 70 years
Mr.. and Mrs. R,G. Mcnougal went
to pawnee Rock Saturday for a visit
with relatives. They attended the
banquet OF the K. Of P. that evering.
Willie FEEDER is spending his vaea.
ton by assisting in this Office, thus
helping ont in cinth, earring lit
Tie extra money. aud learning the
printers trade.
Ned Porter was put in the county
Jail Sunday by Marshall Wilson. The
Marshall states that there is still due
a fine ard costs which the city needs
and desires Ned to pay.
Miss Louisa Lipphardt is at the St.
Rose hospital suffering from an at.
tack OF sciatic rheumatism She has
been suffering great deal, but is
now doing a little better.
n "sn oy tne name OF Clancy
from Scott county died at the Hospi
tai Friday night. He had been there
Tor several weeks and died Of paraly.
SIS. There seems to be 40 known rela
tlves and at this time we are unable
to find out, when and where the fu
neral will be. The body is at the un-
dertaking rooms.
County Commissioner Nick Kleppe
and County Clerk Ashpole returned
from Salina Thursday evening. They
attended a meeting Of the coun.
ty clerks there. The main question
discussed was the new law in relation
10 assessment and taxation. The new
law will make additional work for
comfy clerks and commissioners ard
will make the county assessors pretty
busy until they get the business sys.
temetized.
Among the Great Bend studen $
away to school who are home for the
holidays We have met the following.
Francis Cole from Fort Scott, Anna.
Sutherland from Washburn, Louis
zutavern from Paramount. Ulands
Hooper from Mount Carmel, Law.
renee Osmond, Margaret Osmond,
Charles Carol, Charles Hooper,
Maud Gano, Alice Moses, Stella Cor.
nell, Novma Merring; Morris Roberts
lrd Tom Taylor from K. u, Alice
tiles, and Arthur Newcombe from
Manhatten, and Lillian Troilett from
Lindsborg.
We do not know wether il is because
IT carelessness, better quality Of gas
'line, or what, but the facts are that
here are more accidents reported in
connection with its use now than ever
'efore. A few weeks ago Mrs. Phil
harkey was injured while using Il in
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-06-21
the COTTON CROP.

This section has enjoyed practi-
cally perfect weather for the cotton
crop during the past week, and the
Roadway made by the planters has
been phenomenal. With plenty Of
sunshine, and occasional showers TO
soften the soil. in spite Of the ad-
verse weather conditions during the
spring and early summer, they will
still make a fair crop.
Plenty Of sunshine has given the
plant a sturdy growth, and the
development has been almost phe-
nomenal.
With genuine summer al hand,
and all Indications pointing TO nor
NAL weather conditions, the chief
concern Of cotton growers will not
be centered in the lateness Of the
frost period. If a killing frost de-
fers its visit until the early part OF
November it will be possible for
that portirn Of the crop planted in
June to reach full maturity,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-06-21
Guess..Cain.

a quiet home wedding was that of
Miss Alice Cain and DR.. s. II. Guess, of
Greenwood, which was solemnized at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. r. e. Hoge,
uncle and aunt OF the bride, Sunday at
%ternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. ]. Ii. Smith
performing the ceremony.
DIR. and Mrs. Guess left Immediately
after the ceremony for Greenwood,
where they will reside in the future.
Mrs. Guess is one of yaiden's most
popular young ladies', who possesses
qualities Of mind and heart that win
firm friends for her among yonng and
old, among those of both high and low
degree.
DR.. Guess is a dentist who has per-
fected himself in his profession, and en-
joys a fine reputation in business cir
cles.
The happy couple have many friends
who wish for them a bright and joyful
welded life. Walden News.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-06-21
GIFTED MSSISSIPPIAN.'
Guest Of Honor at Brilliant Social
Event Ut National Capitol.

One Of the most brilliant social events
OF the season was the reception given on
Friday evening last in honor OF Mrs.
Lizzie George Henderson. president
general Of the United Daughters Of Con-
federacy and the gifted and talented
daughter Of the late Gen. J. Y. George,
and who inherits in a marked degree the
intellect which characterized her dis
tinguished father. Never in it's history
has the historic Arlington looked more
beautiful in it's gorgeous setting of
palms, ferns and great clusters Of pink
peonies and rare red roses. An immense
gathering Of the youth, the beauty and
the chivalry Of Southland paid homage
to the distinguished guest, and it was
the consensus of opinion that the famous
hostelry never sheltered a more brilliant
or a more distinguished company. A
band Of stringed instruments rendered
the always popular Southern airs during
the evening and caused many a sigh for
"Home, Sweet Home" Mrs. Henderson
was assisted in receiving by Mrs. Ralph
Walsh, district president of the United
Daughters OF Confederacy, and Mrs. r.
II. Bocock, who made the ~introductions.
we're present and assisted in receiving
and entertaining the guests, which they
did with the old-time Southern gallantry
which made that God-fagored section so
famous in ante Bellum days. Among the
distinguished visitors were former Sec
rotary J. G.. Carlisle. Chief Justice Shep-
ard, Judge Charles b. Howry, Judge ".
l.. Chambers, Hon. Charles r. Hooker,
former Secretary Of the Navy, Hilary A.
Herbert. Hon. Wallace S~treeter, of the
Sons Of Veterans, DR.. Clifton P. Clark,
president of Mississippi Society, DIR.
Samuel Lewis and Hon. John Y. Gala
han.
Mrs. Henderson wore a handsome
gown Of pale gray chiffon and carried an
immense cluster Of American Beauty ro-
SEES. Mrs. Walsh was handsomely gown
ed in a handsome robe of black spangled
net and lace.
Mrs. Henderson was the recipient OF
much attention and many social func-
tions were given in her honor. She
made many warm friends during her Wis
to the national capital who will hail her
return with delight. The District
Daughters Of the Confederacy have been
been especially fortunate in the selec-
ton Of a president in the person Of Mrs.
Ralph Walsh. Possessed of rare execu-
tive ability and a most charming person.
ality combined with the zeal and pstri-
otism which characterize the women of
tina Southland. Mrs Walsh @aL..-~~
ideal presidents Commercial Appeal,
18th inst.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-06-21
CHILD LABOR.

Jackson, June 1.-THE legisla.
uyo UumruItu-e vi tno mIssissipp,
branch Of the Kings Daughters has
issued the following relative to the
need for a child labor statue:
The defenders of child labor fire.
quently make the plea that the child.
rem employed in the mills and facto-
ries are in many instances the sole
support Of an invalid father, or a
widowed mother. Intelligent inves-
tlgation has developed that in per-
haps one instance out of several hun
dred this claim is true. On the 9TH
or hand, it is clearly demonstrated
that as the child's earnings increases
those of the parents decrease. An
instance which throws light on the
other side OF the picture was brought
out in a recent visit 10 a well-order-
ed mill. A little child was pointed
out as the only dependence Of an
aged and decrepit father. She was
carefully questioned and the father
located, after some trouble, was
found smoking a pipe in close prox-
unity to a black bottle, the contents
Of which were investigated. Care
full inquiry revealed the fact that this
aged and decrepit was in the enjoy
ment of perfect health and the forty
ninth year Of his age,
Grant, however that these little
ones are sometimes the only support
OF helpless parents--does not COM
mon sense and common humanity
dictate that it were a wiser and bet
ter policy to allow these parents to
be cared for by the organized chart
ties until their children arrive at an
age where they may intelligently and
without injury to themselves, assume
this sacred responsibility? 1t is not
an economic measure TO take care OF
any one household, rather than to
lay up a limitless number Of future
treasures for the various e,eemosy-
nary institutions The history Of
child labor in countries and states
where the practice has been traced
for more than one generation shows
that children so employed grow up
to fill the various asylums, hospitals
and goals.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-06-21
WHITFIELD tlfCIfD.

The board Of trustees Of the In
dustrial Institute & College, the big
institution Of the States for the cdu-
cation Of girls at Columbus. held q
meeting at the Governors office yes
terday morning, for the purpose OF
electing a successor to Prof. A.. A.
k%incannon, who was recentlyelected
Chancellor of the State University.
There was a full attendance OF the
board, with the exception Of Prof. II.
l.. Whitfield, State Superintendent
Of Education, whose name has been
prominently mentioned for the sue
cession eyer since the resignation of
Prof.. kincannon.
The board was called TO order and
in a half hour afterwards it had
made its selection, by the naming of
Prof. Whitfield for the position by a
unanimous vote.
Mr.. Whitfield's selection is a high
honor, and the fact that his election
was made without a dissenting vote,
is evidence of the high regard in
which he is held by the people Of the
State, and the appreciation they
place on his sevices as an educator
Of rare merit.
The selection Of Prof. Whitfield
will leave a vacancy in the office of
superintendent Of education, for
which position there will be several
applicants. The Governor will be
called on to name a successor to
Prof. Whitfield, TO serve out his I'M
expired term, which will end with
that OF the other State officers in
January. -- Clarion-Ledger, 18th
inst
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-06-21
Williams DIMES STATtMtT.

Shannon, Miss, June l6.-John
Sharp Williams, candidate for Uni
ted States Senator, spoke here Satur-
day night to one OF the largest crowds
ever assembled in Shannon. lie
discussed the government ownership
Of railroads in his usual way, and in
regard to the Miles incident he de-
MED emphatically, and branded as a
falsehood any statement that he
either voted 10 pension Miles, or to
increase any pension for Miles, or to
increase Miles salary, or to retire
Gen. Miles on full pay, or that he
ever made any speech in defense Of
Miles or that he failed to express
on the floor his strong Reproduction
Of Gen. Miles conduct towards Mr..
Davis while a prisoner. He then re-
ferred to and quoted the Congress
ional Record, where his remarks may
be found, and explained the true
character Of the so called Miles Incl
dent, which equally offers retired
general officers Of the United States
Army who had been detailed by the
War Department, at the request Of
Governors Of tue States, positions in
the State national guards, with a
view to the training, teaching or
equipment OF the guards.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-06-21

Since our breath caught fire last
fall while We wuz blowing out the
gas, we have been mighty kittenish
about lights. Last week we wuz to
Memphis we rounded up a dandy
souse. A pleeceman took us to our
room in the Cowdrover Hotel. and
fool like, we forgotten about our
hard luck last year, and we bowed
q crick in our neck aforc we diskiv-
cred that the light had q glass bulb
around il. The illcsndlescent lights
air the thing fer us.--Hardeman
Free Press.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-06-21
ROOSEVELT N JAMESTOWN.

President Roosevelt delivered, as
a whole, a good speech last Monday
at the Jamestown Exposition, on
Georgia Day, in which he manifest
ed a keen interest in the South, and
the rapid progress it has made and
is still making, lie claims to be
proud Of the Southern blood cours-
ing through his veins, as he we'll
may be, for it is well known that his
mother was a Georgia woman, Of
the honor due his mother by his ma
tive state, the President said,
II cannot express how deeply
touched | am at the action Of the
State of Georgia, my mothers State,
the State from which | draw half the
blood in my veins, in erecting as the
Georgia State house at the James
town a rePIIua VI my s---af~a~~.'s
house at Roswell, Georgia, the house
in which my mother passed her
youth and where she was married to
my father, 1t is an act of gracious
courtesy and consideration which
very deeply appreciate, and through
the Governor of Georgia and other
representatives of Georgia I desire
from my heart to thank all her citi-
zens. Elk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-06-21
S. |. Brown for Reelection.

In announcing myself as a candidate
for reelection as Supervisor Of Beat 8,
! am not unmindful of the responsible
ties | assume. am In favor Of q more
economical administration OF Public at
fairs, and ! an in favor Of Public In
provcments, especially Improvement Of
our public roads, and q more iudicious
management Of our 10th Section School
lands. | am in favor OF letting all con-
tracts ont at public cutlery and TO the
lowest bidder, be- he friend or foe, rich
or poor, who will furnish a good and suf-
hcient bond for tho faithful performance
Of his contract. | have just made an ex-
tended trip over the roads In this beat
and find that the contractor was doing
nothing whatever towards working
them, notwithstanding fact the that q
majority Of the board OF supervisors saw
At TO award him the contract at an un-
necessary cost to the county. Of over
100000, a good honest hard working
a Offering TO do tho work for $4,000
per milo.
am opposed to favorltism being
shown 10 this manner. or contracts being
given to men simply because they are
good fellows and are influential. The
road contractors Are paid nearlv threc
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-06-21

Mr., NJ J Peters, editor OF the
Lexington Advertiser, accidentally
shot and killed himself on Monday.
Mr.. Fuqua, candidate for the State
Senate against Hon. s. N, Sample,
took offense at an article in the Ad-
vertiser. Mr.. Peters was expecting
a difficulty with him, and was clean
ing his pistol when it was accident
ally discharged.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-06-21
MISSISSIPPI JAMESTOWN PARTY.

Washington, D. G., June Is, 1907.
Editor R. III. Henry. Of the Jack
son, Miss, Clarion Ledger, and
twenty pretty young ladies Of that
State, the successful contestants in q
jamestown exposition contest, left
here this afternoon for Norfolk, via
boat. Two days were spent in
Washington taking in the sights,
and the fair representatives Of Mis-
sissippi attracted considerable n
tention on account Of their beauty
and yiyaciousness.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-06-21

John Sharp Williams is the grand
minority leader of democracy in the
lower house Of congress, and when
he gets to the Senate, which will be
at the expiration of the present term
of Senator Money, he will be elected
the minority leader ofthe democrats
Of the Senate and before his term ex-
pires he may be elected majority
leader OF the Senate. -Ellisville
South News.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-06-21
AT the Churches.

Services at the Presbyterian church
Sunday. Morning sermon, "Nineveh";
subject Of evening sermon, Gospel of
Peace" Good music at both services
The male quartette will sing at night
You are cordially invited to attend
these services.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-06-21

Prof. G, W. Herrick, State ento-
mologist, reports that the seven-year
locust is appearing in large numbers
in certain localities Of the state,
principally Alfalfa, Clark, Copiah,
franklin, Jasper, Lauderdale, Leake,
Madison, Monroe and Oktibbeha
counties, and he requests that speci-
mems of the insect be sent him from
every locality in which they appear.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-06-21

II the people of Mississippi want
a gubernatorial administration dur
ing the next four years free from
fractional fights, their only chance Of
obtaining it is by electing f. F.
Noel, governor. Events Of the past
few DAYS have made this obvious
New Albany Gazette,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-06-21

There will be nc preaching at the
Methodist church next Sunday owing to
the absence Of the pastor. Mr.. Park is
holding a meeting at Amory. He will
return during the following week and
be ready for his preaching services here
the 9Th Sunday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-06-21

Don't overlook the great number
OF valuable prizes offered in the diff
ferent contests to be given away on
the Fourth Of July Celebration in
in Greenwood.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-06-21

Can you4give bond?' asked the
Judge. "Have you got anythingp"
replied the prisoner, "sence
you ak me, III tell you: l hain't get
nuthin' in the worl' 'cept the spring
six acres Of no count land, a
big family, a hope Of a hereafter, an
the ole war-rhcumatism! "--Atlanta
Constitution.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-06-21
Be Sure and Get Tagged.

The KINGS DAUGHTERS will have a
grand TAG DAY on the FOURTH Of
JULY, from the proceeds Of which they
will begin the foundation fund for their
NEW HOSPITAL.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-06-21
Captain Oldrieye. the water walk.

Captain 0ldrieye, the water walk
er--the wonder of the twentieth
century--will give an exhibition of
water walking, also a great water
show, in Greenwood on the Fourth
of July, The great celebration here
on that day may be your last
chance too see this wonderful feat.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-06-21

There will be services at the Chris
tian Church on West Market street in
this city on Sunday, June 23rd. All are
invited to attend these services.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-06-21
Greenwood, Miss, Friday, June Il. 1907

Don't fail TO attend the Grand
Celebration in Greenwood on the
Fourth Of July.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-06-21

Considerable campaign literature
is being distributed over the state
by the candidates for senatorial and
gubernatorial honors.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-06-21

Evangelist Geo, G. Gates is hold
ing a very successful revival in
Jackson this week.