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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-09

oSS WIN udNC tCoiutQ lluIlJ
days In this state and who are
not a public charge shall be Ii.
able zach year to pay the sam Of
Three Dollars to the township
highway commissioner or to the
road overseer of his district, who
then shall receipt for the Same
and account therefor to the said
commissioners and the SINE
shall be expended on repairs on
the public roads within the dis
trlct in which the persons live.
And all moneys so received shall
be paid over to the township higl
way commissioners, or proper o.
ficer of the city in which the
person lives, to be, expended as
above provided; unless the com.
missiOners of roads and high
ways shall when they meet, Zee.
ommend that all such male per.
sons shall perform two days of
work or one days work with o
team upon the highway, in lieu
of said Three Dollars, in which
event all such persons shall be
liable each year to perform two
days work of eight hours each or
one days work with team on the
public roads under the direction
of the road overseer within
whose district they may respec-
lively reside or furnish a substi-
tute to do the same, or pay the
sum of Three Dollars. Any city
having a volunteer fire depart
ment may have the privilege of
exempting the members of such
department from paying any poll
tax.
Sec. 9. For the purpoe of car
rying out the provisions of this
act the commissioners of roads
and highways shall recommend to
the county commissioners of
each county in this State on or
before the first day of August
OF each year, a levy of not more
than one mill on the dollar on
all the property in such township
and it shall be the duty of the
county clerk to place such levy
ty; provided that at least seven
on the tax rolls off said coun-
enty-hve per cent of all moneys
collected from the taxable prop
erty in each road district, in
Guiding cities of the third class
shall be used to improve the
roads within such district. And
it shall be the duty of the road
overseers, highway commission
ers and engineer to see that this
provision is complied with and
that this percentage of the mon
eys collected shall be used as
nearly as practicable upon the
roads in the neighborhood of the
property from which the tax is
raised.
Sec. 10. The county engineer
and road commissioners shall de-
termine when the road work shall
be done, but all general work OF
constructing and maintaining of
roads shall be done and perform
ed between the first day of
April and the first day of Octo-
Der of each year except the work
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-09
Notice Of appointment,

State Of Kansas
County of Barton ."
In fne matter Of the estate Of Stephen d.
Kelley late of Barton County, Kansas.
= NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
Notice is hereby giver, that on the 26tb
day Of Marcb,..A. D. 1909, the undersigned was,
oy the Probate Court Of Barton County, Kansas,
guy appointed and qualified as Admininistratix
Of the estate Of Stephen D. Kelley late Of Ba,tor
county, deceased. All parties interested in sal
estate VIII take notice, and govern themselves
accordingly.
AGNES A. KELLY, Administrator
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-09

Miss Stella Cornell, who is at
tending the state university, act
ed in the capacity of society ed
itOr, on the occasion of the soph-
omOre class in Journalism hav-
ing charge of the Kansan, on
the first of the month.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-09
Executors Notice.

State Of Kansas,
Barton County
In the Probate court in and for said county.
In the matter Of the estate Of Sophia, Hoard
Holmes deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamen.
tary have been granted to the UNDERSIGNED. IN
the last Will and Testament Of Sophia Hoard
Holmes late Of said County, deceased, BY the
Honorable. the Probate Court Of the County and
State aforesaid, dated the 3lst, day Of March
A. D. 1909 Now. all persons having claims
against thesaid Estate, are hereby notified that
they must present the same to the under signed
for allowance within one year from the date Of
said Letters, or they may be precluded from any
benefit Of such estate; and that Il such claims be
not exhibited within three wears after the date
oisaid Letters, they shall be forever barred.
Harry Hoard Holmes,
Executor Of the last viii and Testament Of
Sophia Hoard Holmes,
b. March Sist, 1'U. Deceased.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-09
Wheat Yields (

Here are the annual yields of
winter wheat in two Kansas coun
ties in the five years ending
with 1907:
Do, No,t
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-09

first published in the BartOneOunty Democra,
April Ind, 1909.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-09

AGNES A. KELLY, A,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-06
GREENVILLE GETS
 CARNEGIE LIBRARY

Greenville. February 5.-(Speclal. )-The city council through one of its members A. E. Gamble, has been in correspond ence with Andrew Carnegie in regard to the establishment of one of the chain of the Carnegie libraries. A letter has he said he would give $1OOOO for build ing if Greenville would give the site and donate 5000 per annum towards keep ing it up. The authorities will accept the offer and MT. Carnegie will be noti- fled at once The city owns the beautiful school grounds on Commerce street and a lot will probably be selected there on which to erect the building. Already the town has two small libraries, one owned by the Woman's club and the other by the public school. These will be consoli- dated with the Carnegie and the new library will start off with a fine collec- tion of books.
 The Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church gave a silver tea at the parsonage yesterday afternoon, at which time a choice programme was rendered
 Another interesting meeting of the same character was held at the weekly gath ering of the Willing Workers of the Bap- tist church with Mrs. O. R. Porter as hostess
 MT. and Mrs. Zolliecoffer Wilkinson have issued invitations to the twenty fifth anniversary of their marriage Sat urday evening, February 20, from until Il o'clock, at their home on Cedar street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-06
Origin of Some Wedding Gus
 toms.

To the Anglo-Saxons 1t is said that the wedding veil may be traced
 With them, when the wedding party had assembled, four of the tallest men Ill the wedding party held over the bride head during the ceremony square or cloth draped like canopy
 From this crude custom may be readily seen how the beautiful wedding veil or today has evolved
 Orange blossoms for the bride was the idea of the Sarcens, who regarded them as the only flowers worthy to be worn by the bride.
 To the Hindus is attributed the origin of the custom of throwing rice after the bride and groom. And the Romans were associated with this custom very closely also. for they threw wheat for good luck after the newly welded pair.
 The wedding cake is also supposed to have originated with the Romans It had a very small beginning, for at first it was only a barley cake of very diminutive size and was to be eaten one half by the bride and the other half by the groom. It was very pretty idea, as it sisnified that thereafter all things in life should be shared by the twain.
 The throwing of the old shoe after a. bridal couple means the relinquishing of all authority over the bride by her parents.
 Of course it is well known that vari- ous superstitions attach to the time of the year one marries in-even to the month. date, day and hour. But one is always consoled with the thought that if one superstition is discouraging one IS pretty apt to find another from some other authority that is different
 The old jingle as to the days or the week for weddings runs like this:
 Monday for health.
 Tuesday for wealth Wednesday the best day of all.
 Thursday for losses.
 Friday for crosses.
 Saturday no luck at all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-06
Rheumatic Pains

My mother is a great suf- ferer from rheumatism, and Dr. Miles Anti-Pain Pills is the only remedy that relieves her."
 MRS. c. DAVENPORT,
 Roycefeld, N. J.
 The pains of rheumatism are almost invariably relieved with Dr. Miles Anti-Pain Pills. They also overcome that nervous irri- tation which prevents sleep be- cause they soothe the nerves. To chronic suffers they are invalu- able. When taken as directed, they relieve the distress and save the weakening influence of pain, which so frequently pros trates. Many sufferers use them whenever occasion requires with the greatest satisfaction, why not you? They do not derange the stomach nor create habit. Why not try them? Get pack age from your druggist. Take it according to directions, and if it does not benefit he will return your moneX.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-06
A Handy Chest.

A very handy piece of bedroom furni- ture is made of pine and may be fashioned at home without great expense. It is a chest of shelves and drawers. The frame work should stand about four feet high and be about two feet square Fit three drawers in the lower part. These will hold countless little toilet accessories, as we'll as many bits of cloth or lace used in sewing. Above this have shelves which will hold ones hats. A curtain of ere will exclude the dust When painted and enameled the chest makes very at- tractive piece of furniture If one has. a
 -%~t box of the right size to use for a foun- dation or frame work it simplfes the process of manufacture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-06
7S. 7S.@FEMININEN@ZN IEk4ECaBLE> N0IRSsqd d %AGNNW ENKGNs>Ml

friends with the monks at the famous monastery located there, and which, by the way, is the only one in Germany where a full choral service is permitted
 Another trip was to Stein-on-the-R Rhine a real fifteenth century town. This was of especial interest, as some of the party had been attracted by the wonderful re- production of the cloister at this place. which is contained in the famous Mrs Jack" Gardner's collection at her beau tiful place in Boston.
 The pilgrims of the party carried only knapsacks and declared that walking and resting at the various interesting places was far more novel than to have made the trip in au automobile, which is the fashionable thing to do now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-06
As To the Luncheon Table.

Some housewives labor under the de- 1us;on that the use of the polished table and doilies for luncheon is ruthiessly adding to ones laundry bills. In polhC of fact the opposite is true. Too frequently does it happen that the tipping over or a glass of milk or cup or tea' or perhaps the spilling of few drops or salad oil, makes it quite necessary 10 put the tablecloth in the wash IT the individual doilies are used, and an accl- dent of this sort occurs, it is a simple matter to launder the one or two small pieces of linen which are soiled There is no question that the table is much more attractive in appearance when set with the doilies than cloth for the luncheon. Then, too, it makes pleasant mark of distinction between the table fur nishings for luncheon and dinner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-06
Sagging Skirts Can Be
 Avoided.

A skirt, even when properly made, will sag in the wearing. This is caused by the many bias lines. To avoid this choose if possible, skirt pattern with many gores, especially if the skirt is to be worn continually for office or street wear.
 The many seams give added strength to the skirt, and the bias edge on the bot tom is not wide enough to cause any serious damage from sagging, and as rule will not fall in ugly lines.
 In cutting out skirt pattern there is always one gore which follows the line of the selvedge, and the opposite side of the gore is bias. In joining the gores together one bias edge must always be sewed against one straight edge to pre- vent-the-skirt. from.sagging
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-06
The Age-Herald's Cook Book.

Make a corn starch blanc mango and separate into four parts put the white into the bottom of the mould; stir into one part, while warm, one heaping table, spoonful of grated chocolate, and pour into the same mould on top of the white; color the next part with one-half tea spoonful fruit coloring and put it on top of the chocolate; color the last part with the yolk of an egg and pour all into the mould. Cut into thin slices and serve with whipped cream.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-06
Interesting Sketching Trip
 Down the Danube.

A most interesting pedestrian sketch ing trip has recently been made by party of Americans through the black forest.
 One part of the walk led from the head waters of the Beautiful Blue Danube following it's course to the sea.
 Many interesting experiences were re- corded in note books throughout the jour ney and the party fingered long and most Interestingly around the places made famous by the scenes during the thirty years war.
 At Buron the sketching party made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-06
When Bread Is Baked.

One cook says that she has an invari- able rule for telling whether the bread has baked sufficiently long. In taking it from the oven she puts the pan close to her ear; if she hears a hissing sound she knows that the loaf is still underdone, no matter how long it has been in. If this sound is lacking, the bread is ready to take out of the oven.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-06
FOR SALE

Southside Skating Rink, lot 15Ox190, on corner Avenue F and 24th St., building 100x190, is well adapted for large gar age, will sell at a bargain or will make satisfactory lease. For further information in- quire of Brown Bros. & Co.,, First National Bank Building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-06
Three Officials Sentenced.

Kiel February 5-Three officials of the Imperial navy yard were sentenced tonight to terms of three years, 20 months and six weeks Imprisonment respectively. having been convicted of the embezzlement of several hundred thousand dollars. Their pSaula tions extended over many years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-06
Two Men Quit Race.

Columbia" s. C., February 5.--Judges Gage and Watts today withdrew from the race for the election of an associate justice of the state supreme court by the legislature. The legislature remains deadlocked, Hydrick having 5S votes, Shephard 57 and Cochran 57.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-06
Plot for a Musical Comedy.

By J. Clarkson Miller in Smart Set. Then they strolled- We'll, it really doesn't matter where they
 strolled; And he told Well, it doesn't make much difference
 what he told; And she said Well, it isn't worth while telling what
 she said Let it just suffice to say That before another day They were we'd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-06
Railroads Ask for hearlna.

Richmond, Va, February 5.-The railroads of the state today asked for hearing on the 2-cent passenger fare rate by the corporation commission. This is practically new move in the matter, having no reference to pend ing litigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-06
Former Congressman Dead.

New Orleans, FsSruary 5.-Andrew H.. Price, formerly congressman from the Third Louisiana district and for many years a prominent figure in the public life of this state, died today at his plantation home near Thibodeaux, La. He was stricken with paralysis a few days ago. He was 55 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-06
Holiday Bill Killed.

Boston, February 5.-The proposition to make Lincoln's birthday state holiday was killed in the senate today without debate or division. The house passed the measure yesterday after a warm contest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-06
A Dainty Hem Finish.

An especially dainty finish for the flaps where the buttons and buttonholes come on the baby's dress is to hemstitch it in- stead of simply hemming. It does not take much more time. and the effect is well worth the effort
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-06
A. j. Bayless Dies,

Huntsville, February 5.-tSpecial.)- A. J. Bayless, popular young citizen of Merrimack, died last night after an illness of four weeks. He was 24 years old His widow and one child survive him. MT. Bayless was an employe of the Merrimack Manufacturing company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-06
John cIarkson Is Dead.

Waltham, Mass, February 5.-John CIarkson, famous as baseball pitcher in the day when $10,00o release prices began to be paid between National league clubs died at the Mclean hospital here today from an attack of pneumonia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-06
Presbyterian Churches.

First church, Fourth avenue ana Twenty-first street-Preaching by the pas tor the Rev. John w. Stagg, at Il d. HI. and D. m, as usual.
 South Highlands. Twenty-first street and Highland avenue-The Rev. Dr. Sterl- ing J. Foster occupying the pulpit at both morning and evening serVices Eve ming services at 8 o'clock
 Second church, Tenth avenue ana Twelfth street, south-Preaching at both services by the Rev. U. D. Mooney. Eve ming services at o'clock
 Third church, Avenue G and Twenty second street-Preaching by the pastor, the Rev J. A. Bryan, at both services. at il a. m. and 8 D. m. Subject Of morn ing service will be "rhe Justification of Sinner by Faith in Jesus Christ The evening subject will be Christ in Every day Life"
 Central church, Fifth avenue and Eigh- teenth street-Preaching by the pastor. the Rev. l.. s. Handley, at Il a. m. Ait ernoon service at D. m.
 Vine street. West End-preaching at Il a. m. and 8 D. m. by the pastor. the Rev. V. P. Merrell.
 East Lake, Eighty-frst street and Un- derwood avenue-The pulpit will be occu- ped by the stated supply.
 Westminster. Twenty fifth street and Thirteenth avenue. north--Prea ching by the pastor, the Rev. Frank Marston. at Il a. m. and D. m.
 Avondale. Avenue c and Fortieth ing at the usual morning and evening services. II a. m. and 7:30 ?. m.. by the pastor, the Rev. W. G. Woodbridge.
 First Cumberland Presbyterian. IT. S. A, Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street. preaching by the pastor. the Rev pr. I. D. Steele. at II a. m. and D. m.. as usual.
 First Cumberland services at II a. m. and p. m. in the chapel of the Bir- mingham seminary by the pastor, the Rev J. D. Lewis.
 First. North Birmingham. preaching at II a. m. ana p. n., With preaching by the pastor at both services.
 Woodlawn, Sunday school 9:30 a. m: preaching at Il a. m. and [: 90 D. m. The Rev w. J. Caldwell. pastor.
 Baptist Churches.
 First church Sixth avenra nd Tuuap
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-06
A Peculiar Wash Cloth.

One woman who brides herself on her complexion says that she attributes it's freshness to the fact that she always uses a piece of absorbent cotton for wash ing her face.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-06
Catholic Churches,

Catholic services tomorro-S Septugaes- ima-will be as follows:
 St Pauls, Third avenue-Low masses at 6:3o, 7;30 and o'clock, the o'clock mass being especially for the Sunday school children. Sunday school at 9:30 o'clock. High mass and sermon at lO:30 o'clock Evening devotions at 7:30 o'clock. At the evening services there will be. in addition to the rosary, litany and benedic- tion, brief educational conference.
 Our Lady of Sorrows, Avenue Flow mass at o'clock Sunday school at o'clock; high mass at 10 o'clock; evening devotions at o'clock.
 St. Augustine's, North Birmingham Masses at 7:30 and 10 o'clock; Sunday school at D. m; evening devotions at o'clock
 San Marcos, East Thomas-Mass at o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-06
Enisconal Churches.

Church of the Advent-Sixth avenue and Twentieth street. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m; full service at II a. m and p. m. by the rector, the Rev. Dr. w. E. Evans. St. Mary 's-on-the-Hig Highlands-Nineteenth street and Twelfth avenue. south. Holy communion, 7:30 a m.: morning prayer and sermon. II a.. m.; evening prayer,
 a.; Sunday school, s;3O a. m., the Rev. Willoughly M. Claybrook, rector
 St. Andrews. Eleventh avenue, be- tween Tenth and Eleventh streets. Sum day school 9:30 a m; morning prayer and sermon Il a. n.; evening prayer and ser mon, 7:30 D. m; holy communion at Il a. m. on the first Sunday of each month. Service and lecture every Wednesday at p. m.. the Rev. MT Raimundo de Ovies, rector
 All Saints. Twenty-ninth street. be- tween Avenue F and Avenue G; evening service only at s o'clock.
 Christs church. Avondale-Service Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock, with preaching by the rector. the Rev F. W. Amber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-06
Sunday SeYbices at the
 Birmingham ChnYches

II a. m. and 8 9. m by the pastor, the Rev. Dr. James A. Dickinson.
 Southside. Nineteenth street and Flew enth Avenue, south-Services tomorrow at Il a. m. and 8 D. m., with preaching at both services by the pastor, the Rev. pr. Preston Blake
 North Highlands, Rush avenue and Eighteenth street. by the pastor, the Rev. James D. Ray. Preaching at both II a. m. and D. m.
 West End-Tuscaloosa avenue and Haw- kins street. Preaching at Il a. m. and D. m, the Rev. Wallace Wear. pas- tor. officiating.
 Twenty-seventh Street, Avenue and Twenty y-seventh street-Preaching by the pastor. the Rev. W. B. Hubbard at Il a. m. and 7:30 D. m.
 Ruhama, East Lake. Seventy-seventh street and Underwood avenue-Servces at II a. m. and p. m.. with preaching by the pastor, the Rev. J. M Shelburne. as. usual.
 Elyton. corner of Cotton avenue and Banks street, by the pastor, at Il a. m. and 8 p. m.
 First Avondale preaching at the usual hours by the pastor, the Rev. L, M. Bradley.
 First woodlawu, Fifty-sixth street and First avenue, services at Il a. m. and D. m.
 Park avenue, North Birmingham, by the pastor, the Rev. T. Hovie Johnston. Greymont-Meeting held in High school building at Il a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sum- day school at 9:30 a. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U. meet ing Friday 730 D. m. J. Bunyon Kilpat- l rick pastor Primtive-Services held in Simms hall on Thirty ninth street. Avondale one block north of East Lake car line, at ] 230 o'clock Elder W. Lively, presiding.
 East Birmngham-Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. regular sermon at Il a. m. | and 7:SO p. m., by the pastor, the Rev. A. k. Page.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-06

bers of the Art club are privileged to attend
 The programme for today is as fol- lows:
 "Mosaies." Mrs. W. S. Lowell.
 'The Church of San Marco. Venice." Mrs. J. B. Ranlston.
 "Ravenna, the Deserted City" Miss Mc- Connell.
 "The Emperor Justinian As an Art Patron." Mrs. j. J. Kennedy.
 Miss Julia Bridges will entertain this afternoon in honor of Miss Minnie Cook at her home, sO5 North Twenty-fourth street.
 Mrs. John II. MeMullin of Greensboro arrived this week to be the guest of Mrs. Felix Tarrant.
 Dr. and Mrs F. D. Losey of Tusca- loosa are guests of Mir. and Mrs. Robert Hemphill.
 Mrs. J. F. Sylvester of Atlanta is the guest of Mrs. J. A. Sylvester. 1889 South Eleventh avenue.
 Mrs. M. L. Falk has returned from Pine B1uff, Ark
 A pretty home wedding took place Wednesday evening, when MT. Abe Vein stein took as his bride Miss Bertha Bern stein. The wedding took place at the brides residence, 121s St Charles street.
 The ceremony was performed by pr. Morris Newfield under an arch of smilax held aside by white doves revealing the double hearts. The home was beautifully decorated in smilax and ferns.
 The groom entered with his sister, Mrs. Lizzie Goldman. and was joined by his bride, supported on the arm of her uncle, MT. Samuel Swope. The bride wore a robe of white lace and carried brides roses.
 After the ceremony three-eourse luncheon was served to the guests in the spacious dining room, which carried out the color scheme of pink and white Numerous toasts were drunk to the health and welfare of the bride and groom.
 Dancing was indulged in until a late hour, when the young couple left for Washington, New York and other eastern points. They will also visit Niagara Falls, Chicago and Cincinnati. They will be gone about a month.
 Mrs. Leila soper and Mir Horace soper !, will not go to their future home in Phil adelphia until next week.
 Mrs. J. Norman Brooks will not be at home this afternoon on account of an entertainment at St. Mary's in which she is taking part. but will be at home the following Saturday.