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The Tupelo journal., 1909-12-10
Red Cross Stamps Outlawed.

Five foreign governments have
placed restrictions upon the use
OF the Red Cross Christmas
STAMP, says the Commercial APP
peal. Four of the countries are
Great Britain, Orange River
Colony, Southern Rhodesia and
the Transvaal. These govern
ments refuse to permit pack
ages bearing the Red Cross
stamps to their mails. Germany
will receive such packages. but
the stamps must be placed on
the back.
This will be a direct blow at
one of the most worthy charities
now soliciting public support.
The United States postoffice
authorities are not so narrow
minded. The stamps will be
used in this country during the
Christmas season. 1t is advis-
able to bear in mind that stamps
should always be placed on the
back of packages and not on the
front. and that packages con-
signed to the four above coun-
tries will not be received. 1t
should also be borne in mind
that these stamps can not be
used for postage. The regulation
government stamp must be used
also.
For several years the Red
Cross Society has derived a
sufficient revenue from the sale
of the Christmas stamps to en-
courage a campaign against
tuberculosis. The warfare has
been general 1t is not confined
to any one country. The idea
mas been to make a general
fight on the great white plague
and wage this war so effectively
and efficiently that in time the
enemy of rich and poor alike
may be entirely eliminated. 1t
is a common cause. All are alike
interested in its success. The
action of Great Britain in bar
ring the stamps in the English
mail will reduce the revenues
of the society considerably. The
action of the other countries is Of
less consequence.
There has been some confusion
growing out Of the sale of these
stamps. Some people have be-
lieved they were like other
special issue Of government
stamps and had the same value
that the regular stamps carry.
This mistake has resulted in
some trouble in the mail service,
but when the great purpose is
considered for which these
are being sold it does
seem that great countries like
might exercise a little
patience at this season.
Christmas is the one season of
the year when all hearts should
be softened and all purse strings
should relax. 1t is a season of
love and charity and giving.
When the tuberculosis statistics
are considered and the great
roll is each year announced
and we look about us at those
afflicted, it is difficult to con-
ceive how any technical objec-
ton should stand in the way Of a
crusade which has accomplished
so much and which will accomp-
Iish so much more if the means
for continuing the fight are con-
tributed.
Uncle Sam will carry any
package properly stamped that
is adorned with the Red Cross
stamps. They can be purchased
almost everywhere. Every stamp
purchased means a small contri-
button toward eradicating con-
and there should be
many stamps sold this Christ
mas season.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-12-10
Business Notices.

L0ST-Diamond Stick Pin, Horse
shoe mounting, Friday night on Spring
street. Finder please return to the
Journal Office.
|ANrED-To buy, a car load of
Mule Cots. Asa w. Allen Co., Tnnelo,
Miss. 36-tf
Gentlemen appreciate Brushes as
gifts. The kind they appreciate are
well stocked at Gnd-Kincannon-Eukin
Cos.
Don't fail to so to Lowery & John
son Brcs., Nettleton, to purchase YOUR
VIII ter goods. II ey have Cut tie P ice
on everything fer quick selling during
the month of December.
WAS coils ses these and
"A how well w. have provided for
the girls. Dolls of all sizes, all colors
ana rices. Pound kincannon-Elkin Co.
This is the month to buy ynur goods
from lowery Il Johnson Bros, at Net
%tletor. Miss, while they are making
Cut Prices On every article in their
| arge stock or ~seasonable goods.
Oar stock of gift pieces of Pickard
Hand Painted CHINA and Libbey Cat
Glass is SO varied that you will lard
fpdany duplicates. Poand-Kincann :
E kin Co.
FOR sA E.
Nv residence, with OF without bed
room and kitchen fnrniture.
]. I. Cunningham.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22
Jansen-Galhert

The wedding of Margaret JAN
Ssen, daughter of Ramer Jannsen
of Independent township, to Mr..
Adam Galliert, one of the live
young farmers of Lakin township,
took place at the German Luth-
eran church in Claflin on Tuesday
forenoon. The ceremony in the
church was witnessed by a num-
ber of friends and relatives Of
the contracting parties. Follow
ing the ceremony all repaired to
the home of the brides father,
where a celebration as only these
good people know how to give
oras held. There was plenty of
amusement for old and young
and all enjoyed the occasion to
the utmost. The young folks
will reside on a farm near Ellin-
wood, where they will begin life
with the best wishes of their
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22
Case-Yahne

A wedding which will be a sur
prise to the friends of the young
people concerned occurred this
morning at the probate judges
office when Miss Bertha Case and
s. E. Yahne were married by the
probate judge. They leave on
the evening train for Hiwasse,
Ark. where they will visit for som
time. They may return to this
county to locate. The groom is a
nice appearing young man who
the last four years has spent al
most all of his time in the 0lmitz
neighbOrhOOd and is well and fav-
orably known there. The bride
is the third daughter of Mr.. John
Case of that neighbOrhoOd and on
Of the popular young ladies of
the vicinity. We join the many
friends in extending cOngratula-
tionS.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22
Verbeck-Means

A very pretty wedding was sol
emnized at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. g. H. Means in the north
west part of the city Wednesday
evening Oct. 20, 1909, at eight
O'Clock, when Mr.. Roy c. Ver-
beck and Miss Lenna Alice Means
were united in the holy bonds of
wedlOck. At the beautiful strains
of the wedding march were being
played by Mrs. Price BOndurant,
the young couple entered the par
Tor unattended.
The ring ceremony was used
c. Smith, Pastor of the Friends
and was pronounced by Rev. R.
Church of Calvary.
After the congratulations, the
guests were served to delight
fiji refreshments.
Mr.. Ferbeck is the only son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Verbeck
who lives north uf JlOiSington. lie
is one Of the employees of the
Lundblade Grocery of this city.
Miss Means is the second young
est daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G.
II. Means and is a young lady of
excellent character, and is high
ly esteemed by all who know her.
A number of beautiful and use
ful presents were given in token
of esteem.
They will 60 to housekeeping al
once in a home already furnish
ed and prepared on North Main.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22
Marriage Licenses

Roy C. Verbeck, Great Bend,
KS, age %. LeOna Alice Means,
Great Bend, KS, age %.
S. E. Yahne, Hiwasse, Ark,
age %. Bertha Case, 0lmitz, KS,
age %.
John Alexander (colored)
HOisingtOn, Kansas, age 29. Liz
zie Douglas (cOlOred) HOisingtOn,
KanS., age 80.
Leroy Humphrey, HOisington,
KS, age q. Lena NJ. Lowry,
HOisingtOn, KS, age 20.
Tony H. Schmidt, Cunningham,
KS, age "a. Helen NJ. Dresser,
EllnwOOd, KS, age %.
Lynn j. DeGarmo, Great Bend,
Kans., age 81. Ella L. Achatz,
EllinwOOd, KS, age %.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22
Frenzel-Schremmer

Married at the Catholic church
in 0din, Kansas, October 10, 1909
at 10 o'clock a. m. Lena Frenzel
and Louis Schremmer. Rev. Faith
er Heiman of the Catholic church
performed the ceremony. Mis-
Mary Frenzel was bridesmaid and
Louis Heffner, groomsman. The
bride wore light gray and carried
white carnations and the groom
the conventional black.
About Is guests were present
during the ceremony, most Of
whom accompanied the young
couple to the home of the bride s
parents, 2 miles north of 0din,
where a reception was given
them and where an elegant Dime,
was enjoyed by all. At a late
hour the guests departed wit
congratulations and good wishes
for the newly welded pair. The
young couple vii 80 to housekeep
ing two miles north of Redwine
on the farm of the groom in 8
new house prepared for the bride
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22
Athenian Club

The Athenian Club held its
regular meeting Monday at the
home of Mrs. ClariSsa Morrison.
The following program was Civ
en-.
Vocal Solo, Mrs. Arda Morris
on.
Roll Call, Home and Location,
of a Grecian Country
Map Study, Mrs. Nellie Smith.
Land and People, Mrs. Alice
Cox.
A very enjoyable part of the
afternoons study was an extreme
ly interesting talk given by Miss
Florence Castle on her recent trip
in Greece. The post cards and
photographs Illustrating the ex-.
periences made this all the more,
delightful. After business had
been transacted the meeting was
adjourned until next week when
the club will be with Mrs. Ida
Hitchcock.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22
Congress and Election of Senator

1t develops that the legislat-
ureS of thirty-One states have
adopted resolutions favOring the
election of United States senators
by a direct vote, and asking con-
greSs to call a convention for the
amendment of the constitution.
The constitution provides that
whenever twO-thirds of the states
shall demand by petition or 9th
er action Of their legislatures,
congress shall adopt a resolution
providing for constitutional con
ventiOn to make such changes in
the constitution as will make that
inStrumnet accord with the will
of the people.
With the action of the Alaba-
ma legislature last August, the
requisite twO-thirdS of the states
had acted affirmatively upon the
question of direct stnatOrial elec-
tiOn. That Alabama was the
state numbering the thirty first,
does not appear to have dawned
on anyone until recently.
An interesting question now
is: What will the congress do
about this most imperative man,
date possible under the exist
ing system of government?
Talk is already afOOt to the eff
feet that the leaders in congress,
more especially Senator'S Aldrich
and Hale, in the senate, and
will seek to ignore the movement
for a constitutional convention.
least for the present, the expires.
Everything indicates that at
sion Of the will of twO-thirds of
the states will not reach further
than the pigeonhole of the desk
Of some committee chairman.
If such a fate is meted out to a
demand of the state legislatures
which favor the election of Unit
ed States senators by direct vote
what assurance is there that a
demand of two-thirds of the state
for a convention to legalize an in.
come tax will receive any better
treatment? This is a pertinent
question raised by some - of tht
friends of an income tax who
have contended from the outset
that the submitting of the in
come tax question to the state
legislatures was merely a scheme
to prevent the people from Sc
curing income tax legislation.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22
Council Proceedings q.
Great Bend, Kansas,
Oct. Is. 1909.

Oct. Is, 1909. /,
Council met and canvasSed the
vote for councilman for the 3rd
ward. VI. L. Crow, 36 votes-nO
oppOSitiOn--4th ward, S. B. Gid
dings, 90; VIM. TOrrey, l. M.
L. Crow and S. B. GiddingS were
declared elected. Board of can
vaSserS adjourned. Special meet
ing called.
All cOuncilmen were present ex-
ccpt Crow and Miller. Mayor
DawScr in chair.
October 10, 1909 council met
with Mayor Dawson in chair. All
cOuncilmen present except Miller. O.
An ordinance was presented
amending ordinance No 307, read
as a whole and passed by sections
and adopted as a whole as 0rdi-
nance No. 345. All councilmen
present voting aye. g
An ordinance providing for
sidewalk along the north side Of
Lots |, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Block
4, Kincaid's addition and along
th" east side of Nam street from
Second street to the north line Of
the Santa Fe right away. Passed.
VIM. Rush being the lowest bid
der for cement curbing and gut
ter on Lakin and Norton streets
was awarded contract for same.
Pr .ister Brothers being the low.
est bidders fol- cement street cross
ingS were awarded the contract
for 20 cement crossings.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22
Joseph Schneider

Joseph Schneider, one of the
early and highly respected citi-
zenS of Walnut township was
found dead in the road about
three miles southwest of Olmitz,
on Wednesday afternoon by DR..
Atkin. Death was caused by ap-
oplexy. Mr.. Schneider had been
enjoying fairly good health.
Deceased was born in Austria
on October II, 1S45. He came
to the United States, locating in
Walnut township this county,
on Nov. Is, 1878, being followed
a year later by his family. He
engaged in farming, continuing to
reside on the home place until
about two yearc ago when he re-
moved to 0lmltz, where he lived
at the time of his death. He is
survived by his widow, three sons
Joe and Ed, who are in business
in Olmitz, MOritz, who lives about
two miles north of Olmitz, and
Mrs. George SkOlaut, living a
short distance north of Heller.
Mr.. Schneider was one of those
sturdy Austrians, who came to
this county in the early days and
by their hard work, honest deal
ings, and sterling Christian quail
tiles have made this county one
of the richest in the state. He
was always well spoken of by
his neighbOrs and all who know
him, and many a poor emigrant
has gone to him for a little assist
ance in getting started in the new
home. He was always ready with
a CHEEKY smile and a good word
for every one. In his death the
people of Olmitz loose a kind
neighbor, the family devoted
father and husband, and the
county a worthy citizen.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted at 10 o'clock this morning
at St. AIMS church, Olmitz, Faith
er Stollenwerck of Liebenthal Of
ficiating in the absence of Faith
er Huna.
All friends extend sympathy
to the bereaved ones.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22
Teachers Meet

The first session of the Barton
County Teachers Association was
held at Great Bend, Kansas on
Saturday October 16, 1909.
The attendance was quite large
and was made up of teachers
from all parts of the county.
With one exception the pro-
gram was carried out as arranged
Some able papers and discussions
were given, touching on the sub
jectS that are important to every
teacher. The Question Box being
a new idea in Barton County as
SOciatiOnS, was not OverstOcked
with questions, but it proved very
,tereSting and it is likely that
there will be a sufficient supply
of questions for the box at the
next meeting.
The entertainment numbers rem
dered by Mrs. DR.. Morrison, Miss
Marie Brewer, Miss Eunice Mar
shall and Mr.. Curtis Taylor were
highly entertaining and were
much appreciated by the teach
erS and others.
The next meeting of the assOci-
alton will be held at HoiSingtOn
on Saturday December II, 1909.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22
Get Line and Boost For
The Fools Path.

More lien drift into rouble
from fOOliShneSS than from natur.
ally vicious instincts. The indus
triOuS, polite, honest individual is
usually moving up a little. The
FOOLS path is ever downward. Th
man who drinks when he doesn't
want it, or because he thinks it
smart, or to be a 'good fellow"
is not necessarily vicious, but he
is a fool. Heis treading on dan
gerOus ground, and the vice and
misery will come in time if he
follows the path long enough. TIL
lOafer who fancieS the world owes
him a living may not be vicious
at heart, but he also is a fool ;he
resorts to vice and crOOkedneSS
m making his collections of that
living the world owes him. He is
numerous in penitentiaries, jails
and poor houses. He travels his
downward path. The woman who
regards virtue as Its only as well
as its own reward, must be count
ed with the fools. She learns
in time the re more thOrns than
blossoms along the primrose path
The actual value Of good behav-
iOr is too lightly held; too little
appreciated. For it is most intrin-
sic and real. The real source of
happiness, the foundation of sue
cess; the final proof of wisdom,
without which great knowledge
comes to naught. The world has
too many fools who believe they
are wiser than the lesson of the
ages.-Atchison Globe.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22
Japanese Wood For Railways

The Santa Fe railroad is about
to experiment at Great Bend, KS,
with cocobolo and Japanes
oak as material for sleepers. The
wood is so hard that it is almost
impossible to drive spikes into it,
and screw spikes in bored holes
will be used. 1t is expected that
the sleepers will last 25 or 30
years. They cost a trlfle more
than American oak delivered in
California. The reason for ex-
perimentng with them is that ma
tive oak is becoming scarce, and
it is deemed wise to look in time
for a subsitute.-Stat Industrial
Herald.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22

G. A. WoOdburn of Homestead
township believes in fine horses.
He has purchased from George
Ross, the well known stock breed.
er Of Rice county, a span Of Bay
PercherOn mares, two years old,
weighing about 100 each. They
are a pair Of beauties.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22
A. o. U. w. Meeting

All members of the A. O. U.
W. lodge are requested to make
it a point to attend the next reg
ular meeting, which will be held
next Saturday evening. There
will be business of Importance,
both of an official as well as a
social nature, and every member
who is within reach of the lodge
room should be there. Turn out
for once to see what is going
on.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22

Mrs. Fannie Frey Of 1919 Wash
ington stret met with what might
have been a serious accident on
Thursday morning, and as it is
very painful. 1t seems that her
gasoline stove was leaking, and
the thing took fire. She attempt.
ed to carry it downstairs and
out Of the house, receiving some
painful burns on both her hands
and her right arm and shoulder,
She was taken to the St. Rose
hospital for treatment and is re.
prted as resting 9 lsy.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22

An old frame building on low
er Main street, occupied by the
Collins barber shop, was discover
ed on fire Tuesday morning abOu
one O'Clock: The flames spread
to an old mOccupied frame resi-
dence adjoining, and although the
boys made a quick run and ex-
tinguished the flames, some dam
age was done to both buildings.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22

The Wednesday Evening Whist
Club met with Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Kramer of the third ward We'd
nesday evening, and enjoyed a
delightful session. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Merton, Mr.. and Mrs. Gus
NystrOm; Miss Clara johnson and
Mr.. Clarence Aldrich were guests
Of the club.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22

At last the glass for the Nc
Bride front has arE;l"l and is
in place. The long suspense over
the completion of this building
is therefore ended. Mr.. Boiling
er expects to occupy his rooms
within the next week.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22
D. of II, Meeting

Mrs. Matte A. Ludeman, Grand
Chief of Honor of the Kansas
Grand Lodge, Degree of Honor,
will be in our city on Friday ev-
ening paying an official visit to
the local lodge. All members are
requested to be sure to attend the
lodge.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22

Cards are out announcing the
marriage of Miss Nan Pagan of
Kansas City, Mo. to Mr.. Claude
Luse of Chicago, nls., to occur at
St. Aloysius church in Kansas
City on October 2Sth. Mr.. Luse
is the popular son of Mr.. and
Mrs. D. c. Luse Of this city.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22

Harry Abbott and Harry Horn
er have opened a confectionery,
cigar and music store, known as
the "Arcadian," in one of the
south rooms of the Mcbride build
ing. They have a nice clean
stock of everything they expect
to carry, and will be pleased to
have some of your business.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22
Eugene MeCorkle arrived here

Eugene McCorkle arrived here
from Dmuba, CAL, this week,
for a visit with old friends. He
and his mother are well satisfied
with their home on the coast,
and report all former Great Bend
ers in that section as doing well.
Rev. W. E. Brehm, lately Of
Garden City has accepted the
pastOrate of the Congregational
church of this city, and will en-
ter upon his duties In a short
time. e;
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22

The commercial club and the di-
rectOrs of the Kansas State Fair
of Hutchinson, adopted unani-
mOusly resolution to hold the
Kansas Semi Centennial Expo
sition in the summer and fall
of 1911 in Hutchinson.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22
A Picture of Baby

Every Barton county baby is
pretty and we would like their
pictures of them all in the Pros
perity Edition. Remember it
costs you nothing. Send the pEo-
tOgraph to the Democrat Office.
We will do the rest.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Berscheidt
John FelScl.e;dt. rf EIlinwood,
and Michael Hermes, a cousin OF
the Berscheidt boys, whose homt
is in Aurora, Ills, were in the
city Monday visiting N. j. Ber-
scheidt and family.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22

While in Kansas City last week
we met O. V. Dodge, W. A. Mo-
ses, Ln Moses, She Moses, Ell
mer Dean, DR.. McPE ersOn, Mrs.
R. Caro-, and Miss Stella Rob
erts, all former Great BenderS,
inquiring after their old friends
and neighbors ir this city and
county, and all sending greetings
to them,
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22
Teachers' Examination

There will be an examination
for teachers Certificates held at
the Co. Supt'S office, Great Bend,
Kansas on Friday and Saturday,
October 29th and Both 1909.
Edward 0pie, Co. Supt.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22

Do not overlook the fact that
the Democrats Prosperity Edi-
tiOn will be the best edition by
tar ever printed in Barton cOun-
ty. Every citizen should be rep
resented.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22

Grandpa George Kineaid was
in town Wednesday as frisky as
a kitten, reporting the arrival of
a little girl at the home of his
son Charles, who is the assistant
secretary of the Y. NJ. c. A. at
Sapulpa, Okla. All are doing ex-
cellently.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22

We understand that the Claf-
lin Commercial Club intends pay-
ing a visit to this city in the near
future, and desire to hold a joint
meeting with the business assO-
Citations Of this city. We hope
the trip will be made, and we
know that the business men Of
this city will do all in their pow
er to make the visit of the Claf-
lin brethren a success.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22

The local camp of the Royal
NeighbOrS had a great time at
their meeting last week. A class
of about twenty-five members
were initiated. The business ses-
SiOr Ol the camp was followed by
IL ban uet, which vas well pre-
pared, veil served, and well dis
pOSe.l pf. o.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22

While in Lawrence last week
we met Morris Roberts and Miss
rGrace Gunn, who are attending
Z. U. They are both nicely sit
uated for the wint.:. and get
ting on in fine shape.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22

L. KOriel, Joseph GleiSner, and
Franz Haberman, three thrifty
resients of Walnut township, de-
parted about ten days ago for a
visit to thier former home in Aus
tria. They were given royal
send off by their neighbOs and
relatives, and will doubtless have
very pleasant trip abroad.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22

Mr.. and Mrs.H H. Holmes and
daughter Helen, and Mrs. Mar
ion Sowards returned from Kan
sas City Sunday morning where
they had been attending the Am
erican Royal.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22

The Silver Circle had a pleas
ant and profitable session with
Mrs. C. PreSsl on Thursday after
noon.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22

T. C. Brown and daughter, Miss
Leona, were down from Fairview
township Wednesday. Mr.. Brow
is enthusiastic over the prospects
of the Kansas NorthweS, crn.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22

A good quiet soaking rain visit
ed this section of the state the
the first of the week, which will
put our growing wheat into the
winter in first class condition.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22

John COnnOrS, one of the farm
er kings Of Albion township was
down Wednesday, looking happy
over the prospects of wheat
going into the winter in good
shape.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22

Miss Maud Luse returned Tues
day from Wichita where she at
tended the state assembly of the
ed marshal of the State assem-
Rebekah lodge. She was elect
bly,.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22

D. NJ. Black and family have
arrived here from Iowa and have
moved onto the Luse farm in
South Bend township. Mrs Black
is a sister of Mr.. Luse.
Barton County democrat., 1909-10-22

Mrs. Thomas Clayton and daug,
ter Clara returned Wednesday ev
ening from a visit to the Ameri
can Royal at Kansas City, and al.
so with relatives in Topeka.