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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
Dinner Favors.


We are never too old to admire
things freely, and the hostess who de-
Bires to give favors has a wide selec-
ton from which to choose for almost
any occasion. A clever person with
deft fingers can make charming cards
and bonbon boxes; the latter may be
round or square, six or eight sided,
heart or diamond shaped. Recently
! saw dainty pink satin boxes. oval in
shape, the cover bearing a photograph
on satin of the ship on which the
guest Of honor at this dinner party
was to sail.
For bridal affairs, the monogram Of
the happy jair in gold on white satin
are very elegant. They may contain
wedding cake or bonbons. Small bas-
kets Of various styles are lovely used
as nut or sweetmeat holders; some
times an artificial or real flower is
tied to the handle; for instance, a
bunch Of forget-me-nots, at a farewell
luncheon; or pansies, for thoughts"
The wee jardinieres in brass or china
are very popular for favors, contain
ing one single flower; this prim,
stifi style Of decoration is very effec-
tive. especially used with a round
table; each jardiniere contributes to
the circle that is formed by one at
each place.
Many Of the new place cards are
made to stand upright, especially
when a figure motif is used, and for
some bridal or pre-nuptial affairs, lit.
tie dolls dressed as bride and groom
and maids, either form the center
piece under a suspended wedding bell
or there is figure at each plate bear
ing the name card. Dealers furnish
bell-shaped boxes for weddings, in fact,
nearly every design is obtainable or
may be ordered.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
AND PORTABLE
HOUSES FOR POULTRY
KnOckDown CoOps that Give Perfect Satisfaction
Summer and Winter-One Put Together
In Fifteen Minutes

In about Is minutes. The roof on
each Is made with two pieces, and 90
is the floor in the large one. II Is
not essential that there should be q
floor, as the houses are portable and
are built on fairly stout scantlings as
base frames. The larger house is 8
feet high in front and 6 feet at the
back.
For people who are tenants or who
have large number Of fowls IN the
summer and few in the winter this
kind Of a house will commend itself
highly, because 1t can be taken apart
and stored under a shed, and thus
made to last many more years than 1t
otherwise would. Where there are
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03

An ordinary packing case may be
made to serve as smoke house, as
shown herewith. A hole about 30
inches deep is dug in the ground for
a fire pot and a stoyepipe laid in a
trench from this hole to an opening
below packing case, says American
Agriculturist. This case is then sunk
a few inches below the level of the
ground and banked with earth about a
foot high around the outside. The fire
pot is provided with an iron cover and
the case supplied with a beam on
which to hang the meat. It also has
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03

Many months have gone by. Our
armies are disbanded or taken pris.
oners. Paris has been besieged. Mile.
Fourchette, whose father had died In
the midst Of these disasters, had
come to Koenigsberg alone, and
suffered in the journey a thousand
vicissitudes. Who is this young wom-
an In black wandering to the Russian
frontier? Because she has not de.
SPARED, through the long months
without news of her lieutenant, her
irreVocably pledged heart has had
strength. The day has come-blessed
day-when news of Destroy tells her
ne Is prisoner at a Prussian fortress.
Ignorant that he is beloved, he hopes
to touch her by the tale of his great
misfortunes. One evening when he
was talking with some comrades he
spoke OF France-La Belle France
the more beloved as she was the
more unfortunate-this cherished sub
lect In their hours Of hardship-and
some one announced that a lady
wished to speak with the young Off.
Ger. The men looked at one another
in amazement, and withdrew as Mill.
Fourchette entered under escort.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03

In order to do away with the dis
advantage that the ordinary colony
poultry house has Of being exposed to
the weather, even when unoecupied,
G. R. Haswell Of Pickaway county,
Ohio, has designed a knock-down poul-
try house, illustrated in American Ag-
riculturist, which is shown herewith.
He says they have given perfect salts
faction both as summer and winter
quarters.
The sizes he has built are respec-
lively 7xS and 9x12 feet. The lumber
necessary to construct these two
buildings cost $25,45. Paint and nails
we're extra. They are put together
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
New MINK sterIIIrInu proee,a.

The new milk sterilizing process OF
NJ. Dastre. professor Of physiology at
the Sorbonne, consists In pouring the
milk slowly into a tunnel under close
exposure to the ultraviolet rays Of a
mercury.vapor lamp. The milk IL not
changed In taste or In chemical coRI
position.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
uaa Of Gold Lace.

Gauzy gold lace is a favorite com.
bination in the evening gowns of dia-
phanous fabrics for the. tiny. sleeve
and tucker, which the smartest mod
els show. A black liberty satin prin-
cess gown, so finished, is one Of the
seasons best models.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03

When he called his friends back and
presented the iancee, soon to be
the bride, who had come from France.
the soldiers were a-tremble with Joy
at the sight Of this beautiful young
woman, adored, clad in black. ex.
Quisite, vivid image Of the mourned
land of their birth.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
List Of Wedding AnnIvers,rI.,.

Every so often the query comes for
the list Of wedding celebrations. II
has been a year now since the list
appeared and we reprint for the bene.
ct Of the many who ask for 1t.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES.
First year-Cotton.
Second year-Paper.
Third year-Leather.
Fifth year-Wooden.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03

knows how to set bounds to love,
above all things, he walked under the
enchanted window several times a
day, but the madonna did not appear.
The window stood closed and dumb.
He was soon in the depths of sad
ness and this uncertainty increased
it. Had she been offended by his very
platonic and even timid faithfulness?
Not even a tiny kiss had been
risked to the wings Of the breeze.
Was she i'll? He could not give up
without betraying his souls secret,
the secret so greedily and jeal.
ously cherished. 1t was at this
time that he told the story just heard
at mess.
Grave events followed, which gave
the army's interests different turn.
The sky darkened. There was talk
of war with Germany and suddenly 1t
burst forth. But the young man was
unwilling to 90 into a future black
with dangers without the consolation
OF a hope, and took up more daring
search for the whereabouts of the
lovely creature, whose idealized fea.
lures were. after all. SO little known.
1t was In vain.
He wrote her touching, deferential
little letter, confident and despairing
by turn, in which he spoke enthusiast
tlcally Of the coming victories and
the triumphal return, and In which he
swore an eternal love.
Two days later he left for the front,
sadly, in spite of the cheers greeting
his brilliant regiment. Mile. Four.
Ghetto had not replied.
A whole city's imagination Is prompt
to enlarge upon or clothe the simplest
facts grotesQuely. 1t had made the
legend Of Mile. Fourchette up out
OF whole cloth. Really no one could
be simpler or more natural than Herr
Gabels daughter, who was Ill at the
time OF their arrival, and so had
stayed indoors. AS the Young officer,
whose face and bearing were scarce.
ly OF a sort to be displeasing to a
young girl of taste, passed in the de-
serted street, she had CHANGED to
open the curtains in the hope of less
ening her boredom. She had the
weakness to look out each day at the
same hour when he passed, until she
was summoned to the bedside of a
sick aunt This was why she disap-
peared. Albert Destroys letter had
reached her at her aunt's house In
the country, and when she returned
she showed 1t to her father and
asked: What would you have done,
father, If had been with you when
this letter came? Would you have
accepted M. Destroys hand for me%
The pofessor said:
my child, Of course | could not
doubt the sincerity of a soldier at so
solemn a time, yet l should have
hesitated. | am old and almost at the
end OF my usefulness. To repulse the
young man, to willfully leave you
without support, would have been
selfish and imprudent in a father, but
to say yes at such time would have
been quite as grave. think should
have said: My daughter, Mr.. Destroy
goes to the front tonight, and in two
days, poor little bride, you may bo
widowed. Do what your heart com.
mands!"
"Ah, | should have laid my hand
In his" the young girl answered, soft.
ly, "for / love him."
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
Sumner Parties.

The informal old-fashioned suppers
party, at which all the viands are
placed on the table, is being revived,
especially for Sunday evening. No
servant need be in attendance, perfect
freedom reigns, each guest feels at
liberty to contribute his services,
toasting bread, making some delicate
connection in the chahng dish, mixing
a salad, or brewing the coffee or tea.
These spreads may be before or. after
evening service, or after the theater.
A mother can do more by having such
affairs for her young people at home;
than by any amount Of preaching or
talking at club on How to Keep Our
Young People at Home"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03

Seventh year-Woolen. =
Tenth year-Tin.
Twelfth year-silk and fine linen. 81,
Fifteenth year-crystal 81,
Twentieth year-China-. -
Twenty-fifth year-Silver. I'LL 4.
Thirtieth year-Pearl y
Fortieth year-Ruby. IL
Fftieth year-Golden. hSH Il
Seventy-hfth year-Diamond.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
TO ROSEMARY.


When the blest Mother Mary,
In Nazareth far away,
Worked for the little Christ child,
BY the brook, at dawn Of day,
She took his tiny garments
And spread them in the sun
Upon the plants Of rosemary,
And dried them one by one.
The dainty leaves were mindful,
OF the linen sheer and white
And held 1t to the breezes,
And spread II to the light;
And lo-a subtle fragrance
Was left upon the plant
And to this day the rosemary
With spice IL emanant.
Dear Maid-Your mother Mary
Gives you this name so sweet,
For in you the fragrant rosemary,
And the sunny child soul meet.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
Meaning Of Rosemary.

The correspondent who asks the
meaning Of the word Rosemary" may
be glad to know that the word means
fragrance" and am sure she will
be happy to have a copy Of the dear
little verselet given below, which was
written by Alice Fem Coffin on the
first birthday Of a dear child whose
mothers name was Mary. While II
was not written fof publication, l feel
that every mother who has a Rose
mary" should have the winsome lines,
so here they are in our department,
although they do not come under the
class Of novel entertainments" 1t
would be most appropriate to read
them at a "Rosemary's" birthday
party:
The Washington times., 1909-09-30

OF the Munsey tour and 20 the extracts
therein had not a person gathered D
the street to see the return. Never in
the history OF the Capital, perhaps. has
there been such a spectacle as that pre-
scented Yesterday afternoon when near
" 200 machines, the majority OF them OF
the handsomest design. preceded IN
double formation up Pennsylvania ave
nue..
The floral parade this afternoon. In
which the less prepossessing' but none
the less interesting Munsey run cars viii
have the place Of honor. will nearest ap-
proach exceIing yesterdays process
sional.
It can be said to the credit OF the
crowds that despite the manifest inter
est and enthusiasm there was perfect
order. An escort OF mounted police pre-
ceded the auto pageant from Fifteenth
and II streets TO the Munsey Building
but its responsibilities were minimized
by the g~Ood-nature OF those who came
to acclaim rather than to disturb. The
same is true OF the detail which kept
the crowds IN check about the Munsey
Building The police arrangements. SUI
pervised by Major Sylvester and Captain
Hollinberger, could not have been more
perfect.
The Washington times., 1909-09-30

were in readiness to join in the cele-
bration there.
Behind Marshal Stoddard and Major
Sylvester came a Franklin with four
trumpeters from the Washington Bar
racks. who knew just how to make a
bugie sound triumphant. Next came
a Peerless, driven by Jack sperry. in
which were seated Commissioner West,
J.. II. Small. president Of the Board Of
Trade. and w. d. West, president Of
the Automobile Club Of Washington.
sothers in Line.
Almost touching it's wheels. as the
autos moved out in double formation,
came a Lozier. driven by R. a KIock
Seated in his were William +. GUIDE,
president OF the Chamber of Commerce,
Commissioner Mcfarland. and Edgar
d. Shaw. Of The Washington Times.
with r. c. Wilson at the wheel. an
American Simplex followed. Mrs. VIII
son. Isaac Cans. chairman Of the Cham
her OF Commerce floral parade, 10 be
held this afternoon, Mrs. Cans, Mrs. +.
J.. Drake and Miss Mccoy waved the
welcoming flags from this auto. .
Arthur C.. Moses, in his Stearns,
honked along Immediately in their
wake. In his machine we're 2. c. Pat
terson, George Deatel. Walter J.. Fahy
and Theodore F.. filler, Of The Times.
Robert Cave-ly, former president Of
the Automobile Club; Mrs. Caverly. Mis-:
Caverly, and Miss Johnston, followed il
a beautifully decorated Maryland.
A Thomas came next, driven by l.
Roy Marks. and also occupied by +. II
Thomas and MI, Stevens.
Gardiner Orme, f. Orme. H. Orme
and c. r. Forth followed In a Chalmers
fDetroit.
Behind these cars, known as the on
cial machines, there came a seemin:
never enoing procession Of cars Of al
makes, each filled with local motor en-
I thusiasts who showed in this p~ractica
manner their interest I'm the Mupsey rul
and the advancement of this grea
modern sport.
A goodly s%prinkling Of interested hu
The Washington times., 1909-09-30

mainly lined the sides OF PennsylVanla
avenue. Second and p streets. and
Maryland avenue as The prospective
escorting party moved rapidly towa7d
Fifteenth and Il streets northeast An
hour later. when they al returned with
the undiscovered tourists and their cars
bringing ND the rear. the throngs had
trebled in number and enthusiasm
Contrary to all expectations a lot Oh
! equally as interested autoists were
| found waitine at the intersection OF
-Rladensburg road and II street when the
Munsev Building delegation scurried up
/! amid a mighty footing Of auto horns
and the surprised comments of every
| participant. There was an immediate
demand for more flags. for the fellows
who had gone out in advance were
minus essential bits Of red, white, and
blue. While they all waited for the
teIl-tale cloud Of dust that was to her
| aid the approach Of the tourists, who
had left Baltimore two hours before,
everybody divided up with his n%eighbor-
Looks like a George NJ. CONAN show.
observed some one. as he gszed upon
the waving panorama Of Old Glories.
Right on Schedule.
At s:l5, right on the scheduled time,
somebody with real good eyes, noted a
gathering dust cloud IN the distance
Here they come shouted a score
OF voices in unison, a second later.
There was a quick cranlng Of necks
a hasty mounting Of seats, and a mo.
ment of suppressed silence The sus.
pense< wasn't long. for almost before
anyone realized II the dust-begrimec
but smiling face of Chairman Trego. %
the technical committee; Pilot Quirk
and other officials Of the tour, was II
our midst. They all drew up as nea
as possible to the glad hands" tina
we're awaiting them, and the out-doo
reception was on.
Il had no idea OF the magnitude o
I the undertaking. It Is a wonderful sue
The Washington times., 1909-09-30

CONTINUED on Third Page)
The Washington times., 1909-09-30
Simple Home Remedy

One woman writes: Il tried all kinds Of
cures FOR constipation and sick headsche
which failed to DO me any good. but. az last
I have found the right thing. Ny face was
a sight to behold. FUN Of pimpies and
blotches After ,sking Tisit they all left.
I wiz continue io-sse them and recommend
them to ms frie.ds. I feel fine in the morn
ing when I yet up
The above lett r is only a sample Of what
Tisit VIII do. Pleasant tabiets-likc candy
no griping-sct quickly-surely-and do not
sicken. All druggists. Ice Guaranteed. Of
your money back without ouestion-no red
The Washington times., 1909-09-30

~improvised court Of honor the tourist
cars were slowly piloted in order that
all might have a chance 20 note their
condition n TO cheer their favorites.
Conspicuous in the great crowd that
fairly pasked every bit OF space along
the block fronting The Times office.
was Mrs. Frank Hail. the only woman
Continued on Third Page)
The Washington times., 1909-09-30
Officials on Hand.

Commissioner II. B. M~acfarland and
Henry L. West arrived early and took
their places in the cars designated to
carry out the officials OF the welcoming
hosts. Major Richard Sylvester. chief
Of metropolitan police, who assumed
personal charge or the order Of arrange
Inents and provided an energetic ana
ample detail Of police. both mounted.
awheel, and on foot. took his place in
My. s~toddard's Cadilac-and they were
all off.
Amid the cheers Of the sidewalk
throngs and to the accompaniment OF
waving hands and handkerchief from
the windows along the route. the ma
chimes faced the east and were on foi
Fifteenth n H streets. designated as
the point where the returning road vet.
Grams should first count Washing
ton hospitality.
It was not then known that fully as
many more machines already had pro-
ceeded informally to this point and
The Washington times., 1909-09-30
Court Of Honor.

As the Official cars of the party OF
welcome and those Immediately in their
rear reached the street in front Of tho
Munsey reliability run headquarters
they we're lined up on each side Of the
street. A solid row Of autos. on left and
right, was presented, extending east
ward TO Twelfth street. Through this
The Washington times., 1909-09-30
End In Sight.

Thirteen hundred miles, OF good roads
and bad lay behind them. Twenty-Five
city blocks away was the spot from
which they started. now packed with
expectant humanity come to do them
honor. Eleven days OF physical hard
ships, broken only by warm welcomes
and a few hours OF rest and entertain
ment at each laps end. had been en-
dured. A few hours distant was rest,
recreation. amusement. and the evil
dences Of substantial appreciation OF the
never-give-up spirit.
It was with thoughts similar to these
that the one hundred and twenty-five
intrepid ones. heroes, one may say. for
such they are I'm their particular field,
fell f.. line at the rear OF a magnificent
procession. BY the same route over
which the s-tay-at-hOmes had come 10
meet them they entered the Capital.
As they neared the center OF the city
the applause on either side became more
generous, the density Of the crowds in
creased, and the ge%nuineness OF the
welcome became more patent.
O-verhanging windows Of hotels. Of
fee buildings, residences and Govern
ment departments. offered their quota OF
admirers. A hand-clasp here, a cheery
word Of greeting there. and a dofed
hat or Huttering handkerchief yonder
told the story.
The Washington times., 1909-09-30
Ladies' Suits, Skirts, DreSSeS--Children Hats, Caps, Underwear
A IL Winter Weishts-ata Era ehon Of their ORIGINAL Price
10 Doe. KOhner'S 81 Az
Black Satin Waists, 49L
Our Price

Must not Judge these waists by the, price we've PIT
on them, for b. represents but "a small traction OF the
real value
Strictly tailored. entire front is made of -
tuCks, large and small. long sleeves. nm nc
cuffs, black buttons. Eohners price, Sl|' ~
our price
Brown Nuns Yelling Waists, open fronts ana
long sleeves. trimmed WitN pearl buttons Also ~ or
white waists with alI-OVeT lace fronts eu6o- 10
orateIy trimmed. Kohner's price, g. Our price
Mercerized black Chin SILK and, IaHeiS DOC
Waists; small quantity Of each kohner sofa 20
them FOR 500 Our
SDo and SIPS Persian Lawn Waists, al'Ioyer psHSLs
Of embroidery, dainty tuckinE between pnE EGl(
sleeves; garments are slightly mussed- % sJO
ner's price, SLIGO and SIS. our price,.
Short kimonOs, in blue, dark graz anu -, JIM
Japanese sleeves. Kohners price, ON- CW q =
price
Lawn Dressing Sacques. black sad whlte eI-
leCts, large coin dots and solid VIM az he
anese sleeves. roll collar. kohner sc values -
ci price
Handsome Black sateen Pettico9ts. aGeor- E0C
dion pleatcd: has runIe attached. Nohl!eI .JO
asked and easily got $l0 FOR these Our price,
% dozen Women'S shaped Sweaters, III gray
pulFr long sleeves. double pockets. ' neCk' % he
gray buttons to match. all sizes 81 10 - hes -
Id Ni" sweaters at..,,.....''''-'
p dozen Infants Sweaters. for children % 00c
years old. Y meek. double pockets. gray WIN
red and gray with blue borders '9c values at
The Washington times., 1909-09-30

cess; you arc all to be congratulated
exclaimed Commissioners mcfarland, as
he srasped the hard Of Mr.. Trego'
Checker A C. Newmyer, and others
who advanced to receive the well done
of the officials of the welcoming COM
mittee.
There was a lot OF enthusiasm and
just a bit OF humOr it all. IT
was almost a case Of old friends intro
ducing themselves. for until the con
querors Of the road shook on a little OF
the dust and CRIME Of the long tour
from their faces and goggles. IT was
practically impossible to recognize
friend from stranger.
But everybody laughed, everybody
cheered and a lot OF them said:
Let's make It in
Triumphal Procession.
In perfect order and without a sign Of
| confusion. despite the fact that hun
dreds OF autos were damned into the
| three blocks. the triumphal procession
started on the last lap Of the memorable
tour. Flags were waved. horns and
siren whistles screeched, sparkers
buzzed and partisans who had been
separated for eleven days, shouted
their sslutations.
The spirit of the occasion was re-
Elected IN the face Of every participant
Those with the clean countenances had
the better chance 20 show their pride
but after al one OF the most refresh
ing things about the entire Homecoming
was the way in which the fellows il
eye goggles. with the dirt seemingly
half inch deep on face ard ruBbe'
coats. smiled
All of hem weren't winners The,
knew that. for ever then three Of tn
cars that left Boston had dropped on
en- route. But aH"of them had accom-
plished a feat Of physical endurance an
daring that I'm the end had compensate
for the tortuous hills, the soggy mu
holes. the driving rains, and the mani
fold discomforts OF a tour hat teste
The Washington times., 1909-09-30
Greatest Ever

IT'S the greatest ovation we've re-
ceive0 anywhere. Washington II doing
herself proud" more than one Of the
road veterans remarked.
The escort Of automobiles Itself would
have been a signal tribute to the success
The Washington times., 1909-09-30
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