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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-02-14
ABOUT TEE WATER WORKS.
Mayor Moses Calls a Mass Meeting Of
the Citizens 10 Discuss Situation.

As suggested by aticles appear
ing in recent ISSUES of this paper,
bearing on the water works ques.
tion. Mavor Moses, Joined by Presi
dent Dawson of the Commercial
Club has issued a call. which fol-
lows. for a mass meeting of the
citizens of Great Bend. to take up
and discuss the question of the
city owing it own water works
system. which of course will carry
with it to degree the question of
taking steps to purchase the plant
now here. The ordinance which
granted the franchise provides
the methods. which is by apprais-
ers, for purchasing this plant
and while the company may have
set a price. it is useless for them to
do so. as the price fixed by the
appraisers would be the one to
take as a basis. However, this
part O. the question is of a secon-
darv nature. What the people first
wish to find out is whether or not
the citv wants TO own its own
plant. and that is the reason for
calling this meeting.
There are three propositions star
ing the people in the face. 1st
build a new plant, 2nd Guy this
one if it can be had at the proper
price. 3rd granta new franchise.
The mayor and council are
anxious to find out what the Deo-
pie,
The call is as follow.
A mass meeting of the business
men and taxpayers of the city is
hereby called to assembled at the
Commercial Club rooms on Tues
day evening, Feb. 18th, to take up
the discussion relating to the city
owning its own water plant.
E. W. Moses, Mayor.
D. W. Dawson, Pres. c. C.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-02-14

6. W. Shafer went to Ellinwood
Tuesday morning.
Jacob Rediger went to Ster.
ling Tuesday on business.
J. c. Hill was transacting bust
ness at Ellinwood Tuesday.
George Trump of Ellinwood
was in the city Wednesday.
Peter j. Deckert was here from
Pawnee Rock on business Tuesday
morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Lytle re.
turned Wednesday from a visit
at Hutchinson.
Have you seen August Garling
for nursery stOckl If not, YOU
better, and ifyOu cant deal he will
give you present anyway.
Frank G aft came in from Iii.
berty IIlino.s Tuesday evening fol
a visit with Adam Frev. Lou
Grubb and other relatives here.
Art Brown came up from Okla.
homa Tuesday and is visiting Will
his numer )us friends. Art look
as we'll and good nstured as ever.
D. Sucker of South Bend re
turned from the west Wednesday
after a few DAYS looking over th,
country Mr Stucker bought
farm near CImarron while ava!
and will m I'VE there in April.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-02-14

Whist Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Peters
entertained the Holly Club and
several other guests at a whist
party given Saturday evening.
Those who we're there we're. Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Miller, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Hempker, Mr.. and
Mrs: Fred Nuttleman. Mr.. and
Mrs Grant J' ies, Mr.. and Mrs.
L. B. Wilcox, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
D. Ashpole. Mr.. and Mrs. j. A.
Mcdonald, Mr.. and Mrs. Ii. c..
Underwood. W. j. McGrevey aud
daughter Ethel, Mr.. and Mrs
Wendell Strong. Mr. and Mrs. G
W. Moore. Mr. and Mrs. W. H.
Dodge, Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Wood
burn, Miss Myrtle Ashpole, g. R.
Smith, and Jack Pearson, Did
thev have a good time. we'll we
guess yes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-02-14
Politics Picking Up.

special session of the legislature,
after the passage of a primary elec
tion law. there has been more or
less talk about candidates for Office
so far as relates to the members OF
the legislature and the state sena-
tor for this district. Although
it is seven months until the prim-
sry election will be held friends of
prospective candidates are already
grooming their favorites.
As this district has been over
whelminglv Republican in recent
wears, of course there is more ac-
tivity in that party than in the
Democratic ranks. Just before
leaving for the special session
Senator Chapman. who is serving
his first term, announced to his
friends bis candidacy for a second
term. This seems to have done a
little of the starting. As TO the
senator's standing for a second
Whack it is hard for an outsider to
say. He has some warm friends,
and some warm oppo .ition. His
attitude on the primary bill at the
regular session of the legislature
a year ago, and his attitude on the
banking bill at the special session,
or in short his attitude as a men,
ber of the senate lodge" has
aroused more or less trouble for
him among the square dealers j.
E. Guyer, for the past two terms
member of the house from Stat
ford county, a square dealer, AMI a
man who seems to haze made
good with his people. is spoken of
as candidate, and will likely get
into the game. Another candidate
for the nomination. although not
vet personally ANNOUNCED as such,
is 0. W. Dawson of this city.
Mr.. Dawson was for several years
court ste1ographer. and is probab
ly as we'll known as anv man in
the district. He is an exceptionally
fine young man, and would make
a good race and a good official.
If be permits his name to be used.
and Mr.. Guyer gets in, there will
be a warm scrap for the nomina.
tion.
The only candidate mentioned
so far for the Democratic nomi-
nation is e. F. Foley. at present
the member of the legislature
from Rice county. Mr. Foley
was one of the leaders of the mino-
rity in the regular and special ses-
sions. and made an excellent re
cord as legislator. If nominated
be would be an excellent candi-
date. and thus it seems that as far
as senator is concerned, a warm
campaign throughout is in store.
For the lower house. the only
man we have heard talked is VIII,
Russell an excellent man of the
south side. by the Republicans,
and thus far no one is mentioned
by the Democrats.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-02-14

The above ruling is effective on
April l, and means that it will be
necessary for The Rustler and Dem.
ocrat, as well as other newspapers, to
cut off delinquent subscribers after
that date. 1t is a matter over whicn
the newspapers have no control.
Subscribers who are in arrears should
see that their subscriptions are paid
up before that date.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-02-14

Last week | was at the cemetery
and planted about forty elm, ash.
and box elder, trees also s,veral
money locust trees that were raised
from the seed in my own lots in
the cemetery. The trees will
make quite an Improvement in
the cemetery.
! Aug. Gsrling.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-02-14

Dodge, Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Wood.
burn, Miss Myrtle Ashpole, g. R.
Smith, and Jack Pearson, Did
thev have good time, we'll we
guess yes.
g. N. Daniels visited at Hutch.
inson Wednesday.
6 L. Chapman was at Sterling
Wednesday on business.
Henry Koelch drove up from
Ellinwood Wednesday.
Pete Kimpler was up from Ell
inwood Wednesday on BUSINESS.
The Priscilla Club met with
Mrs. f. V. Russell Tuesday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Colglazier
were in from Washburn Wednes-
day. .
Charley Smith and wife went
to Hutchinson Tuesday morning
OF a visit.
Louis Hans new residence is
about completed and will be oc.
cupied soon.
Mrs. Frank A. Smith a son Sid
Dey we're caller from Pawee Rock
Wedn esday.
G. G. Johnson of Hoisington was
here Monday on his way to
Sylvia on business.
Hahn Ward went to PiercevilIe
Tuesday morning to look after his
farming interests there.
Mrs. 4. Walter of Kan sas City
is visiting with her brother Char
les Richardson and family this
week
The West End Whist Club met
with Mr. and Mrs. C Lundblade
Tuesday evening and had d fire
time.
1t will soon be time that we be-
gin to throw things at other
peoples chickens that scratched up
our garden.
Miss Sarah Grubb of Liberty,
Ill. is here visiting her brother
Louis Grubb and her aunt, Mrs.
Kate Frey and family.
There is a strong probability
that the Morrison house will be
opened up again as hotel as seve-
raj parties have been here to see it
and talk favorably.
If you get your name on the
primary ballot for county office
you must file at least seven sepa-
rate petition with the county clerk
Suppose there are twenty candi.
dates for no1iations for each office
and fifteen to fll the petition
for township officers and wonder
if the county clerk won't be a
pretty busy officer for a while.
The Knights and Ladies of
Security had a very enthusiastic
meeting Tuesday evening nearly
every member of the society was
present, which does more to en-
courage the very active working
force of a lodge than anv thing
else About fifteen Dew membt rs
we're instructed which makes thir.
ty new active beneficiary members
taken in the two weeks special
work. There will be at least ter
other new members initiated at the
next meeting. After the regular
work o. the society was over s
banquet was spread and a feasr
: enjoyed BY the members. They
are enjo7ing substantial growth
and should be kept going Th,
society headquarters are at Topek,
and is officered in the main by
Kansas people.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-02-14
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

CITY on Monday for a visit.
Geo. W. Shafer went to Spear
vile Sunday visiting friends. T..
Z. L. Baricklow left over the
Scott City branch Monday.
Mrs. James Dawson returned
from a visit at Ellinwood on
morning.
j L. Carol was at Ellinwood
Monday and from there went
to Jetmore.
Rev. j. Z. Anderson returned
from Lyons Monday after holding
services there Sunday.
E. c. Cole and Mr.. Switzer of
Topeka left for Ness City Mon
day to attend court.
Rev. c. Herman came down
fr m Kinsley on Monday for .
visit with Rev. Nicholson.
G. S. Welch and wife of Heizer
left Monday for Hiawatha for an
extended visit with relatives.
Claude Barricklow returned to
Stafford Monday after a visit here
With his parents and friends.
Miss Jeanette Dodge was in
charge of the county clerks Office
during the absence of Mr.. Ash
pole.
W. A. Leppe of Plains, Meade
County. Kal.sa was here On busi-
ness with Moses Bro. Monday
morning.
Ed Pussey came in from a visit
with relatives at Bazine Monday
and will resume work on the
Santa Fe.
Harry lbbitson OF Iowa left for
home on Monday after a visit
with Chas. Archer and family of
Clarence township.
A. B. Riddell went to Win
field Monday for a visit with
relatives and will 90 from there
to Arkansas City on business.
Mrs. Geo. Pelter. Alva. Okla.
c. d. Molney. route two and John
B. Schmidt. route one. city have
renewed their Democrat subscrip
tions.
Jos. Stafer is here from Gar
den City visiting old friends
and buying stocks. Mr.. Shafer
is 10 the meat market business out
there and doing fine.
Ju6Oe Lobdell, J. II. Rogers and
Polk Cline prominent citizens of
Lsrned we're here early Monday
morning on their way to Ness
County to attend district Court.
G "A. Meade and r. A. Petty
left on Monday for Polk county
Arkansas for a visit and also with
a view of buying property and
possibly locating in that county.
The county superintendent in.
forms US that there will be a June
institute in this county this year
and that Messrs Caldwell and
BOwersox and Miss Alice Rey-
nolds will be the instructors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sovereign
of Partridge left Wednesday for
a few days visit with relatives at
Pawnee Rock and Dodge City
after spending several days here
with Mr.. and Mrs. J. ii. Bigys
and family.
Joseph Stroble is putting in a
large number Of Elm trees in front
of his numerous tenant proper
ties, the trees being from fifeen to
twenty eight. By doing this we
won't have to wait haIfa life time
for a shade.
Have you noticed the small boy
pulling the cross cut saw in the
wood yard at the south side Of the
parkl He looks like he was q
about ten years old and seems to
be doing a mans work on the saw.
an illustration Of energy and in
dustry that is recommended In n
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-02-14
A new POST OFFICE RULING.

Daily papers that are over
three months in arrears and
weekly papers that are over
one year in arrears shall not be
counted in the legitimate list Of
subscribers Of any newspapers
and copies mailed on account
thereof shall not be accepted
at the second class postage rate.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-02-14

~ "oS O'SSeNu 40 Sihii tuoi
for the evening.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved.
On motion the following bill.
we're allowed.
Ira Brougher. boxing and freight on billiard
to1s .'''' .......:.. ........... ....... Il y
Allison Moses Coal 20, cual ..... ....... so
Great Bend Water Co. Observation-Disclosures. 10
Edwin Tyler, janitor ......... ............ s
A communication from the di.
rector of public roads of the de.
partment of agriculture was reac
and referred to the secretary to
obtain further information on the
subject.
On motion the club adjourned.
Cliff Ellis was at Ellinwooc
Sunday visiting.
Mrs. Jacob Daniel was a visitor
from EllinwoOd Sunday.
Porter Young went to Bison last
Saturday on land business.
Leonard Burnham of Ellinwood
visited friends here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John HeIfrich OF
Logan we're in the city Monday.
Mrs Smith of Ellinwood visited
with Miss Clara johnson Sunday.
Pat Murphy was in from Dun
dee and made US a call Saturday.
Will Swartz of Commanche
spent Sunday in the city visiting.
Frank Batchman and family
we're in from north Stafford Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Nelson
we're visiting friends. at Pawnee
Rock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nc Berscheidt
we've at RAYMOND visiting friends,
Sunday. - ..
E. B. Pickerill filed suit for
divorce Saturday against Edna l..
Pickeril'.
Mrs. Ed Hartman of Ellinwood
visited with Mrs. Louisa Omer
Sunday.
Joe Schneider OF Olmitz was in
the city Saturday calling on our
mill men.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lou Durand we're
over from Hoisington on business
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mart Swift re-
turned from a visit with relatives
at Hutchinson Sunday.
Elton Dow went to aCrosse
last Saturday after several days
visit with friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Bird and
Mr.. and Mrs. Cbas. Archer were
in from Clarence Saturday.
Mrs. Henry Stauffer of South
Bend is visiting with her daughter
Mrs. Louis Omer this week.
Mrs. Ed Williamson and daugh
ter. Mrs. E. G. Morris we're il
from north Stafford Saturday.
Mrs. Frank Logan of Benton.
vile Arkansas visited in the city
Sunday going from here to Larn.
ned to visit relatives.
}. P. johnson and David Muir.
ply both of the old timers oI
Homestead. we're in from Hois-
ington Monday and made US call
Mr.. and Mrs. George Crum.
muck came down from Albert on
Monday. They have been visit
ing their daughter Mrs. WoolarC
and family for several days.
The Holly Whist Club met witt
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Miller Tues
day evening. Present besides Mr..
and Mrs. Miller we're Mr.. and
Mrs. c. Fl. Peters, Mr.. and Mrs
H. D. AshDole, Mr.. and Mrs
j. A. Mcdonald, Mr.. and Mrs
W. J. McGreevey. Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. W. Moore. Mr.. and Mrs. W
H. Dodge. and Mr.. and Mrs. H
L. Woodburn and Mr.. Jack Pear
son. a guest Of the club. Pro
gres;ive whist was played. refresh
ments we're served and a yery
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-02-14

uc dsSlgueu IO VlSlG GnlS section,
and take uD the question of the road
with the interested parties.
Frank Eastey left for Denver
Saturday evening on No. five.
John Bales returned from
Hutchinson Saturday evening.
Charley Morrison was at Ellin-
wood Sunday visiting friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Meyers of
Ellinwood we're visitors in the city
Sunday.
Rev. A. NJ. Weikman and John
Schultz were here from Ellinwood
Tuesday morning on a business
triD.
Hugh Newkirk of South Liber-
ty left for Kansas City and other
eastern points Saturday on a bust
ness trip.
Elton Dow came down from
Lacrosse Tuesday morning and is
visiting with Will Smythe and
other friends.
Fred Nicolet of Cimaron came
in Saturday evening and is visit
ing his brother Adolph Nicolet and
family of South Bend.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. c. johnson Of
Ellinwood visited with Mr.. john
sons parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Amos
johnson, over Sunday.
Mrs. Thomas Cooper left for
Oklahoma Monday morning called
there by the very serious illness
of her son, John Cooper.
O. W. Dawson, Theo. Griffith.
L. c. Breeder. j. Geo. Brinkman
and Chas, Lundbalde left for
Denver Sunday where they will
meet j. 7. Stevens, the superin-
teDdent of the Harris Mining &
Milling Company mines of Ne
vsda. While at Denver they will
have the products of the mines
tested and consider contracts for
the erection Of a mill on the prop
erty.
George q. Dunn while look
long over and examining a 90
rife last Saturday was. painfully
reminded that the gun was loaded
and was about as dangerous. As
the unloaded gun. The rife was
in some manner discharged the
bullet going through his left hand
and George will be in position to
answer questions for some time
but the hand is expected to be all
right in a short time
Henry Klein Of Zenda was here
Monday visiting among his old
friends and transacting business.
Henry lived for many years a.
Ellinwood, coming here as Regis
ter of Deeds and serving four
years. and going from here to
Kingman county where he has
lived and houriShed for several
years. He looks well, acts well.
and says he is well, and that his
family and Will and family are
also well. which pleases all their
friends.
Mrs, Llpphardt and daughter
Miss Louisa LipDhardt came up
from their nome at Ellipwood
Saturday evening and went tc
Heller Sunday where Miss Louisa
will resume her duties as teacher
of the Heizer school, which has
had a vacation of several weeks
awaiting the recovery the teach
er who was in st. Louis for the
benefit of her heath. Miss linn
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-02-14
For Good Roads.

At various times in the past we
have published articles sent US by
the good roads department of the
United States Department of Argi-
culture. Congressman Madison of
this district has taken the question \
of bad roads through the sand up
with this department, and our
Commercial Club has had some
communication with the same on
the sand road south of the river.
The secretary Of the club has been
authorized to further correspond
with this department. 1t is likely
that an angineer of the office will
be assigned to visit this section,
and take uD the question of the road
with the interested parties.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-02-14
Commercial Club.

The regular meeting OF the Com.
mercial Club was he d at the club
rooms Monday evening. The
President being absent, Ira
Broug er was elected as chairman
for the evening.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved,
On motion the following bills
we're allowed.
Ira Brougher. boxing and freight on billiard
lous .'ss' '...... .......s... ....... II ~
Allison Moses Coal 20, cual.... ....... %
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-02-14

A communication from the d.
rector of public roads of the de-
Dartment Of agriculture was read
and referred to the secretary to
obtain further information on the
subject.
On motion the club adjourned.
The Marshall republican., 1908-08-07
BLAcl.BuRN

DR.. Ringsn. Of Sweet Springs.
and John Jones. Of Glenstats. bio
who have been the guests o: tic
families Of George and Henry
Drunkhorst, have returned homo.
Mrs. Joe N.Breitenstein and
baby accompanied by her sister,
Miss Bessie Duvall, returned from
Marshall Monday afternoon
Miss Fulton and Archie webt
who had been the guests OF the
latter's sister, Mrs. Fred Liter
I turned to their homes at War
rensburg Thursday afternoon
Mrs. N. A. Lewis and daugh.
tiers, Misses Fay and Elva, OF
New Albany, Ind, who stopped
here for a ten days visit with
the family Of Joseph Gable, de.
parted for Colorado Monday ar.
ternoon.-Blackburn Record.
The Marshall republican., 1908-08-07
SLATER

d. ID. Davidson and family Of
Clay township returned last
Monday from a years visit to
the state OF Washington. Mr..
Davidson was well pleased with
that country but concluded
that he would return to his for
mer home. His many friends
are glad that he has decided to
do so.--Kirtley GARNET was
called to Kansas City last Tues
day morning to see his father
who was not no well at that
time, and on account OF the hot
weather has been moved from
the hospital at Kansas City 70
Independence, Mo.--walter Nc
Lain who many years ago was
a hardware merchant In Slater,
died In Kansas City last week
OF consumption. He was a son.
ln-law Of the late A. G. Teter
j. A. Teter, of this place was
notified OF his death and attend.
ed the funeral.-Slater Rustler.
The Marshall republican., 1908-08-07
Lantern
For the Boy or Girl.

Any boy or girl who will Sc
cure EIGHT NEW SUBSCRIBERS
for The Kansas City Weekly
Journal at 25 cents each, max
ing a total OF Two Dollars. and
send the full amount. together
with the names to US. we will
mail to his or her address a
beautiful MAGIC L ANTERN
WITH so VIEWS.
Any boy or girl can use 1t,
Just stretch a white sheet on
the wall and you can have all
kinds Of fun. Full directions for
use Is sent with the lantern.
Any boy or girl can secure
eight new subscribers in a short
time and get this Beautiful
Magic Lantern.
Send for samples for canvass
ing.
Send all money by postoffics
money order or draft.
|1ha Kansas CITY lanIlal
.s y 49,.
The Marshall republican., 1908-08-07
Press Clippings.

Lippincott's Magazine; Old
Uncle Abner, an cx-slave, was
very III. and the daughter Of
his former master had called to
bring him delicacles AM to Of
fer conso'a ion. IL hofe. Uncle
Abncr." she SAID sympathetic
ally. that you are thoroughly
acquainted with the COOL
ness Of the Lord "Of course I
IL chile" the old negro replied.
why honey. I'sc been convert
bout IL times"
The Marshall republican., 1908-08-07

bly, Inclined appeared.
Those who loved not their species I'm.
I'll the day was older ate In their
rooms.
Leopold had shown himself at the
table each morning. however. and set
The fashion. And the day after the
parting In the garden he was earlier
even than usual. 1t was easy to be
early. as he had not been to bed that
night. but he had an extra incentive.
He could scarcely walt to see how
Helen Mowbray would meet him
whether she would still be cold or
whether sound advice from her mother
would have made her kind.
This was his last day at Lyndalberg.
By his special request no. programme
ef entertainment had been arranged.
and before coming down to breakfast
Leopold had been turning over ip his
mind p'"n after plan for another
chance Of meeting the girl alone. He
had even written q letter. but had
torn Il up because he was unable ID
say % paper what was really In BID
heart.
Breakfast passsd, however, and wheu
~ did not appear Leopold grew rest.
bess, H djd sot ask for her befor
~ ofhefs. but when be and the baron.
- had stroile6 ont together a. tt
tervscs. whsre wtits poaecchs epeoo1
|theas 4 Helsd lDlla ~
The Marshall republican., 1908-08-07

Lester M. Nelson, OF Naples,
Maine. says In a recent letter
II have used DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for many years Tor
coughs and colds. and l think II
saved my life. / have found II
a reliable remedy for throat and
lung complaints. and would no
more be without a bottle than
I would be without food" For
nearly forty years New Discov-
cry has stood at the head OF
throat and lung remedies. As a
preventive Of pneumonia, and
healer Of weak lungs 1t has no
equal. Sold under guarantee at
all druggists. SOC and $1.OO.
Trial bottles free.
The Marshall republican., 1908-08-07
HO STONIA

Mrs. W. II. Hull. aged 80 years
died OF pneumonia, Monday morn
Ing at her home at Carlsbad. N.
M, and the remains were laid to
rest In the cemetery at that
place. Shs b survived by her
husband and one daughter. De-
ceased. oDo ~ marriage.
was Miss Lottle Brown OF near
Houstonia, a10 = . u1scs Of ID,
s. and II. Z. Brown OF Houstonia,
who received che Intelligence o.
her death Monday noon. We
extend sympathy Houstonian.
The Marshall republican., 1908-08-07
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CHAPTER THIRTEEN

EARFAST AT SchlOss
.Lyndalberg was an In.
formal meal under the
reign OF Mechtllde.
Those who were socia.