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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

The Lacrosse Touring mill op-
ened for business Monday, with
a carload of wheat as a starter.
For several years it has been
standing with bolted doors and
on account of strife between the
owners no business was allowed
to be transacted.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

In a statement made since
reaching home, Senator Curtis
lays great stress on the increas-
eS made in the tariff on wines,
liquors and spirits. Very in.
teresting to KanSans, who can't
buy these things anyway.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Mrs. Mary Keenan, has return
ed from a visit of several weeks
duration at Excelsior Springs and
AaliSas City, AiO. Mrs. Nally
will not be home for some time
yet.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Marriage licenses were issu-
ed the past week to the follow
ing named persons:
Frank Hodges, Great Bend,
Lille Prdman, Great Bend.
ton.
Edward j. Dawson, Hoising
Jennie Grace Hale, Olmitz.
Both couples were tied by Pro
bate Judge, Harry A. Hall.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Our Government specifies Sher-
win Williams Prepared Paint on.
all its contract work. The Gov
ernment uses Ony the best, made
by the largest paint factory in
the world. | have a full line of
S-W Paints, Varnishes & Bright
Up" Finishes always on hand.
BOnduran,.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

y W. Casey was down from
the Dubuque neighborhood Tues
day. He was accompanied BY
Karl Singer, late of Dusseldorf.
Germany, who has been visiting
In the Dubuque neighborhood
Tor a couple of months. The lat
Ter went from here to Colorado
Springs where he will likely 10
cate. By trade he is a eonfee-
toner.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

j. V. Susank of Homestead
township and Oscar Brown of
Great Bend township were arrest.
ed last week by Sheriff Daley
on a charge of violating the pro
hibitOry law.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Mrs. Frank Hitchcock gave a
breakfast Saturday morning con
plimentary to Miss McPhetridge
and Miss Williams of Phila.
delphia who are visiting the Miss
eS McMullen.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Senator Curtis, on his arrival
home, says he is not satisfied
with the new tariff bill. We know
plenty of people who are in the
same fix, but who would not
have voted for it had they .
chance, as the Senator did.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Owing to rush of work in col
necton with the publishing OF
the Workman we are putting the
Democrat on the press one day
earlier than usual this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

The prison twine plant is in
danger Of being abolished. Tk
tt:meH of Kansas do not pat-
ronlze it as the officials think
they should. More than so per
cent OF this years product ID
still ON hand and the harvest h
over. 1t will have to be carried
over until next year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Dave Murphy and Joe john
stOn were over from HOiisington
Wednesday and made this office
a pleasant call. We are always
pleased to See all o. our friends
come 10 the office, whether on
business with us US or not. Come
in anyway when in town.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Information reached here today
of the death Of Dan Southwick,
an employe of the Missouri Pa.
cific at Hoiangton, who is well
known all over the county, for
he has lived at various points
in the county for many years
He was q son-in-law Of W. 81
|Rics.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Mrs. Alfred Miller has gone to
Blanchard, OAa., for a visit with
relatives.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Vic Schneider of Olmitz was
in the. city last Friday. In compa-
ny with his wife and baby he has
gone west for a trip.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

The work on the new residence
of George Spencer is progressing
very rapidly. Mr.. Spencer and
family will have a fine home
there when tie house is complet-
ed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

D. 7. Dennis came up from
Hutchinson Monday to be here
ready' for the McGinty sale On
Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Duncan
have returned from their hon
eymoon which was spent in Col.
OradO.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Charles Lundblade and family
are now living III their handsome
Lew residence on the corner Of
Broadway and Morton.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Mrs. Willis Bol.nger and child
rem left Wednesday night for
Canon City for a summer vaca-
ton.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Choice rooms for Light house
keeping, roomers, dodgers and
storage for household goods and
merchandise. Inquire of manager
Phone 375.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Ed Marx has gone east on his
regular buying trip.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Mrs. H. B Johnson and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Willis Hamilton, left on
Wednesday morning for a visit
with relatives and friends in
Ohio.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Miss Amelia Maus and Miss
Edna Robe are taking their vaea-
ton and have gone to Colorado
City. 4
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. NVagama,

Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. NVagaman
have arrived from Abilene and
are living in the Lundblade prop
erty on Forest avenue. MIR. Wag
aman is busy preparing to opel
his gents furnishing and clothing
store in the corner room of the
Mcbride building, just as soon as
the room is ready for him.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

A Stafford teacher asked her
pupils for some long sentences.
One boy wrote: Imprisonment
for life."
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Mrs. j. II. Hartman and fami.
ly. wire visiting the Nimocks
this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

The primary department of
the Congregational church, held I
picnic on the church lawn Tues
day evening. The little folks en-
joyed themselves immensely
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Miss Mary Post of Scott City
is in the city visiting Miss Elva
Slim.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Rev; and Mrs. Spiers returned
to Dodge City last week after a
pleasant visit with relatives here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

MIR. and Mrs. j. P. Gallor
were down from Albert AIonday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Marriage" remarks the Jew
ell County Republican, lis not a
failure, but a lot of failures get
married"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Nj. and Mrs. Andy Boyd are
preparing to leave for the Pacif-
lc coast On an extended trip.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Miss LOrena Dirks of Pawnee
Rock was in the city Wednesday
on her way to Halstead to attend
the old settlers'picnic.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Ralph Carr was up from Hut
Crimson Saturday and Sunday
visiting friends and taking in
the ball games.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Tom Winstead is building 4
new home on West 18th street.
By the way, this street is build
ing up very rapidly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

A. l. Sellers Of The east sidt
has secure'l d:. auto Tor the pleas.
ur" q. !:'lself anG1 amily.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Pete Scammahorn is up from
Oklahoma looking after his bus
ineSs interests.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Mrs. j. E. Richardson of Belle
vile is in the city visiting her
sons Fred and Frank. Her
daughter accompanied her.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

E. R. Moses visited at Salina
Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. W. j. Sans have
gone to Oklahoma for extend
ed visit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

d. j. Lewis and Charles Hall
were HOisingtOn business men in
the city Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13
by 1he Way Has l Matter Of Anew Ope House For Great Bend Beer F

Acorn Heating Stoves Save
Coal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Mrs. g. L. Bryant went out to
last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Fred Nuttleman and Fred Rich
ardSon transacted business in
Kansas City TINS week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Charlie Coffey was over from
HOisingtOn Monday. =
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-13

Earle Swift was in Ellinwood
Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-12

I Ruth Roode, Jewett City.
Hazel A. Thomas, Norwich.
Annie Swift, South Coventry.
Lincoln Wadsworth, Norwich.
Charles 3. Palmer, Norwich.
Harriet Blackman, killingIy.
F. Marjorie Richardson, Putnam.
Mary AnseI, Norwich.
Blanche Douglas, DanieIson.
Carrie Place, EagIevile.
Winifred Eean Mccartney, Norwich.
Rosamond Mcnamara, Norwich.
J6hn r. Tracy, Jewett City.
Valerie Shannon, Norwich.
Myrton P. jackson, WiIIimantic.
Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Norwich.
Marion Bell WoIoott, Norwich.
Albina Boulais, Danielson.
Lois Kebler, Sterling.
Maud c. OehIers, Chestnut Hill.
Edith FrisselI. Ballouville.
Marguerite Shields, Norwich Town.
James Kilkenny, Norwich.
Lydia s. Morrill,, RallouviIle.
Paul w. Latham, Norwich Town.
Mile Lintusky. Norwich Town.
Myrtle Lumis, Norwich.
Russell N. Hopkins, Norwich.
Viola Burr, Hanover
Thomas Halpin, Danieson.
Marjorie Burnham, Hampton.
Katherine Haney, Uncasville.
Eunice S. Ward Storrs
Timothy Parker Lathrop. Norwich.
Fannie E. Wells, Norwich.
Rose M. Callahan, Norwich.
Clarice E. Woodson, Brooklyn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-12
STOR. ES OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN
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came tired voice from the lounge.
Yes, boy said Lincoln, bending
down over his charge and looking him
straight in the eyes, You shall tell
me about that when you have rested
and eaten And. servant. send word
to the White house that the president
win be unable to attend the conference
until late this evening ,and''-but here
a cry from the corner stopped him.
as you de President Abraham Lin
coin, is you? Yes, you isl My Nam
my done said you was de uglies man
she ever seed. but she never done seed
your eyes like l hast"
Yes. l is said Lincoln simply
never once imagining any reason for
anger. and completely hiding that
never-closed wound. Quite used was
he to being thus recognized! "And
what can l do for you. now that you
know who | ann
Oh said the boy my Mammy's
rick and SOS Charles Jefferson, an
de dOctor-man he done said dey mus
hab nOurishments-but. Sir President
Gin deep, husky tone), nobody done glib
me work SOS l could get dem any!"
You want food?" said the Man,
walking to the window and gazing
out at the crowds of people passing
below. You. a boy in Washington,
the capital Of our United States, hun
CRY. searching for food-and finding
none!' And the boy. although he
heard the break in that deep and Won
derful voice, could not see the tears
that, for a moment, dimmed the sight
of the passers below. and today /
have wondered, 1 have pondered.
whether L was doing ri"ht! But. now,
now'-and with firm, quick step, the
awkward figure Strengthening, he ad-
vanced toward the boy
Come" he said. take me TO your
Nanny You have answered my
questions. Come I will answer youfs!"
And hand in hand Abraham Lincoln,
the president, and Abe Johnson, the
negro, departed for Nanny"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-12
Lincoln at Home

The days work was done and Abra-
nam mad a few minutes before supper
to do as he pleased Climbing IN the
ladder which led to his loft. he took
MS book, speller, and stretching him.
self out his full length before the fire
place began to study. He had not
been studying long before his mother
called him to supper. All he had for
his supper was hoe cakes, but Abra-
ham was hungry and mothers cakes
tasted good.
After supper the whole family sat
around the fire while Abraham read
from the Bible. As he paused in his
reading, to hear a remark from one
OF the family, knock was heard at
the door.
Mr.. Lincoln went to the door.
neighbor had come to see II Abraham
would write a letter for him. Most Of
the people knew little about writing
and Abraham. out of the Kindness OF
his heart, often wrote letters for them.
BY the time the letter was finished
Abraham was ready to go to bed. I am
quite sure that he slept Just as well. IL
not better than we do in our nice
roomy beds
In the morning Abraham went right
TO work in the fields as soon as he had
his breakfast, his first task being to
chop down a large tree When this
made a speech. All the men crowded
around him, for Abe's speeches were
famous. This hindered very much with
the work and Mr.. Lincoln did not like
it. These pioneer people depended on
the rife to furnish them meat. so
Abraham was expected to hunt some
of the time. That afternoon Iincofn's
cousin. Dennis Hanks. came for Abe
to go hunting. Lincoln had just Sc
cured new book and preferred to stay
at home rather than go.
That evening as the family sat
around the fireplace Mr.. Lincoln
brought up the subject OF moving into
Illinois, where he heard there were
good fields for raising corn and other
grains. Abraham was not quite ready
to leave the home Of his father and
mother, so he left the place where he
working, to go with them to Illinois.
The family could boast of having moro
goods than they did when they came
to Indiana. II took them several days
to make this journey, but after they
reached Illinois they felt fully repaid
Lincoln helped settle the house and
after that was finished his father set
him and John Hanks to splitting logs
for fences. They fenced off about f1f-
teen acres for the purpose Of raising
grains.
The next day they started the plant
ing, which took them a good part of a
week. In the evening John Hanks
came over and told Abe Of PROPOSE
ton that a man had made him TO 60
to New Orleans on a fiatboat to carry
products. The pay was good and
Abraham consented to go.
In the morning they talked over the
trip and Abe's mother wanted him to
go but as she told him she couldn't
help fearing what might hanpen
The trip was made with but one
mishap. but as Abraham said tina.
night as they sat around the nre, De
never enjoyed a mishap quite Al much
as that one. Lincoln was tslllng evUr
CONTINUED on page ICY
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-12
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

Ctrom an address to an audience of
5000 by Rev. Lewis B. Bates, D. D.,
Boston, Mass, Feb. y. 190S.)
George Washington led the way for
Independence in the days of our ma
tion's first great struggle and he will
live forever in the hearts of all those
who love liberty. Abraham Lincoln
led the way in the awful days of civil
strife, and when one wonderful day he
wrote his name on the emancipation
proclamation he wrote his name. too.
on the hearts Of the human race. He
took the shackles from four million
human beings, and turned those shack
les into bands of steel to bind unto
himself the hearts of all true Ameri-
cans. The names Of Wendell Phillips,
Charles Sumner and William Lloyd
Garrison thrill our hearts on this the
ninety ninth anniversary of the birth
Of Abraham Lincoln. but great as are
these names, we realize that these men
AVere only as John the Baptists to the
mighty Lincoln who followed them.
What is there about the character
of this one man that today places him
in so unique a. position in American
history? The first thing that inn
presses US in the study of Lincoln is
his wonderful simplicity. In spirit he
was always the little child seeking di-
vine wisdom. OF humble origin. even
at the beginning of his political career
with twenty-five cents in his pocket
he was rich in character because he
had already overcome so much" He
himself Osce said: NO man is poor
who has had a cody mother and who
has faith in God and faith in human
ity."
The honesty of Lincoln was another
great element in his character. In
private life in his profession. in mis-
public life, in the administration of the
nations affairs in the dark hour of
its history, he1was so perfectly true
that at his death not one spot of dis
honesty could be found upon him.
What a lesson for the American ma
ton of today! We are told that the
pure in heart shall see God Abraham
Lincoln once said: This is my creed:
Thou shalt love the Lord thy Cod with
all thy heart, mind, soul and strength,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-12
Two Abrahams.

1 NIODh EOui Ill IiACay
! Abraham Lincoln Johnson, his small
negro face wearing a look of the ut
most dependency, tTudged slowly on
ward in the gathering twiligkt-in his
mind but one thought-fOod he must
/ have food. for NANNY was dying.
| Plenty of nourishment,' the doctor
! had said that morning as he turned
his back on the tumbled Gown house,
1 pOcketing without hutter of con-
| science the dollars handed him by the
| boy. With choking sch, honest young
Abe had hurried back to the bedside
| Of his Nanny. For monuhs he had
| laid by every hsrd-earned penny, for.
at some future time indefinite, mys-
/ teal, but always sure, he would go to
| school and learn about those strange
| things called Freedom" and the
Rights of the Black Man" All had
| gone well until his boss went ito
| fight in the Rebellion" and Abraham's
| services were no longer required From
that day Abe Johnson, too, had fought
/ I'm a rebellion--a rebellion of three for
! life and flood. And they had fought
| bravely,- he and his mother. and his
four year-Old brother, but two were
down, and Abraham alone remained
to fight for all.
Tenth street was reached, but the
tired young soldier could do no more
starved little frame against a friendly
street lamp, the most accommodating
thing yet discovered and burst into
tears. All the agony of the past
weeks, all the discoura cement OF the
present moment We're poured into that
I bOyish outbreak. But no one stopped
no one bestowed more than a passing
glance upon the desolate picture
Not so with certain figure, tall
gaunt, and awkward that, with down
cast head and dropping shoulders paced
sorrowfully on in the light of the
street lamps A man, sad in spirit
whose homely face, as it passed be-
meath a light. plainly bore the signs
of great inward struggle. Reep-set,
tired-looking eyes, a great pain and
a great sorrow in their depths .gazed
Awkwardly, with hands hanging loose
ly at his sides, Abraham Lincoln the
First strobe steadily on.
Suddenly that weary head is lifted.
Straining forward the president listens
intently-he has caught the sound ~
a sob. He hears another soul in trou-
bic calling out to him in the dark
ness. and, with few ungainly strides,
he has reached the side of the nego
lad. 1t is over in O. second! The long
arms have reached down and gath
cred the tiny fragment of humanity.
up into their close and loving embrace.
Abraham Lincoln Johnson gazes deep,
deep into the eyes of Abraham Lincoln,
far beyond the outward features the
world beholds down into the heart of
the Man. Forgotten is all the hunger
and the pain and the sorrow-he has
found a resting place at last
Bearing his strange burden away
from the rude and inquisitive eyes Of
the world to one of the rooms of a
nearby hotel, the president orders,
"Some nourishing food at once. for
the boy!"
Oats what der doctor man said"
CONTINUED to Fifth Column.)
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-12

and thy neighbor as myself l am in
full fellowship with all who keep His
commandments in spirit and truth. -
In, private and in public life the purity
Of his character was above reproach.
Abraham Lincoln was simple in his
greatness, honest and pure in motive.
but above all else he showed his genius
in his power Of conservation. A great
purpose in life will make even an ordi-
nary life great-to a life like Lincoln's
it gave Immortality From the day
when as young man he first saw in a
southern city men and women sold at
auction as slaves. he became possessed
Of great purpose. and that purpose
was to help humanity. He said then:
IF God gives me a chance, | will strike
slavery. and / will strike il hardr''
Gods hour came, and Abraham Lincoln
gave blow whose echoes have been
heard for over forty years.
Today, throughout the schools of our
land, the boys and girls are repeating
simple little piece of prose, so simple
that the heart of child is thrilled as
he listens, so eloquent that IL is known
to the world as the American MASTER
piece. 1t is Lincoln's Address at
Gettysburg" In the days of Their
mopylae, even to three hundred wears
after its famous battle. the children
were required to recite in its honor the
names of all it's participants. In
America. instinctively on the 10Th of
February, the nation arises and to-
gether utters forth in glorious voice:
1t is for us. the living, rather to be
dedicated to tho unfinished work
that government Of the people.
by the people. for the people. shall not
perish from the earth"
We rejoice today in the thought of
the heavenly crowning of Abraham
Lincoln. 1t is not often given to man
to be crowned on earth, but there was
one moment IN the life Of Lincoln when
the most perfect tribute ever given to
man was awarded to him It was the
tribute of perfect silence which greet
ed him ON the close of this speech In
his humility, for days after. he felt
his speech was a failure, and could
never be made to realize that this two.
minute speech, written on the back Of
an old envelope, hurriedly and wearied-
ly. had been called great by world.
Abraham Lincoln, the great white
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-12

Nursed on the rocks and reefs of life,
Want and work, his dover,
He rose at the call of woe and strife
Begirt with power.
As from the lowly and the poor
One sprang-the Great Annointed-
He came with mission not less sure
And God-appointed.
Saviour of a nations fame. redeemed
From faint that stained il,
At point of sword, where Freedom
dreamed
OF him who gained it.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-12
THE COMMITTEE

We're compelled to reject several we'll writ
ten letters the writers exceeded the num-
Der of words allowed.
The committee found the letters of above
average merit and many of them remarka bly
good.
After careful deliberation the committee
awarded the prizes follows:
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-12

He was honest in all dealings, pure
patriot, of an unselfish nature, full of
forgiveness to his enemies. With his
kind deeds he won the hearts of the
people and became our martyred pres
ideslt. To him belongs the credit of
working up from the humblest posi-
ton to the highest one.
Let Abraham Lincoln's life make an
imprint on each of ours to work up and
not down, regardless of surroundings.
10 be loyal to ourselves and human
ity, even the poor slave in his shackles
and whatever rank we attain, even the
presidents chair, be not bribed. for we
have no bargains to make