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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-06-17
COunty Bookkeeping Is To Be Uniform.

The State Tax Commission has de-
cided upon uniform system of book
keeping 10 be established in all Of
the 1O5 counties of the safe where 1t
has not already been installed. The
system is that of J. E Cation, of Kan
sas City, Kansas. About half of the
counties have already installed the
system.
The last Legislature made provision
for the installation of a uniform Sys-
TEN of bookkeeping and placed the
matter in the hands of the State Tax
Commission. The commission tried
out several systems and found the
Cation system the most satisfactory.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-06-17

Pain anywhere stopped in 20
minutes sure with one Of DR..
Shops Pink Pain Tablets. The
formula is on the % cent box,
Ask a doctor or druggist about
this formula. Stops wOmanly pain
headache, pains anywhere. Write
DR.. ShOOp, Racine, Wis, for free
trial to prove value. Hooper Drug
Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-06-17
First published in Barton Coun-
ty Democrat, June 10, 1907
Administrators Notice

State of Kansas, Barton County, IS
In the matter of the estate of
John R. Hughes, late of Barton
County, Kansas.
Notice is hereby given that on
the 23rd day of May, A. D., 1910,
the undersigned was, by the Pro-
bate Court of Barton County, Kar
sas, duly appointed and qualified
as Administrator of the estate of
John R. Hughes, deceased, late of
Barton County, Kansas. All par
ties interested in said estate will
take notice and govern themselves
accordingly.
W. B. LUCAS,
Administrator.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-06-17

Mrs. F. G. StrOthman, accom-
panied by Bernard and Gertrude
MalOney, went to Hutchinson last
week for a visit.
George Starr was down from
Albert Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-06-17

The installation of the system will
cost the counties nothing. Mr.. Ca
ton has relinquished all rights in the
matter as far as Kansas is concerned
The counties may purchase the blanks
wherever they please. The counties
having supply of blanks of auOthe'
kind on hand may continue to use
them as long as the supply lasts but
when the supply runs out they must
install the Cation system.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-06-17
Barnes High School Law Is Held ' lid,

TIE Supreme court passed upon
the Barnes high school law again and
this time held that it is constitutional.
1t was once knocked out by the court.
The county con missioners of Allen
county refused to levy a tax to pay
the board of education OF lola to sup
port students in its high school living
out side the city. The Supreme
court orders the levy made and Zee
verses the lower court.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. BOrtz left
this week for an extended trip
east.
Mr.. E. C. Davis is enjoying a
visit from his father, also a sis
ter, Mrs. Nagle, who arrived from
their home in Salem, Indiana,
last week. Mr.. Davis ST., is 81
years old, but is still in good
health and is enjoying his visit
to glorious Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-06-17

+. l.. Marsh was in Hutchinson
and Mcpherson on business for
several days last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-06-17
Bio CUP and Saucer Bargain

We have about 10 doz. beautifully decorated
cups and saucers white with pink decorations.
Worth $125 per set Of 6, special for this 50r
Emptying-out Sale, 6 cups and SaucerS NV
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
SOUTH WELLINGTON
Rapid Work of Census Enumsrstor-
 Tree Trinnmers Busy.

Census Enumerator J. A. Houchens was in this village Monday and was expeditions in handling the work. An swers to many of the farm questions must of necessity in many cases be based on guesswork, but they serve as an estimate.
 Miss Ruth Ellis of Stafford has been engaged by G. Hall, IT,, & co., as ste- nographer and typewriter.
 Another Death Greatly Exaggerated.
 A report was brought here from West Wilmington last Friday that Mar lin Knight had died the night previous. MT. Knight is not well, but he is likely to live long enough to have several good laughs over this premature scare
 At the stated communication of Uriel lodge, No. 24, A. F. and A. M, there will be work in the M. M. de- gree.
 The following owners of dogs have had them registered in town this year: Romaine Tucker, Mrs. c. A. Edwards, John Rfeg, William Baxter CD, Will fam Maine. Joseph vatova, John Beck CT.
 Professional tree trimmers are doc toring up the large rock naples near the company's dye house. They are cutting out dead and superf1uous stock and are to fill the cavities in the trunks with cement.
 large number attended the W. c. T. U. meeting at Mrs. E. J. Holman's last Saturday. The discussion followed Current Events.
 Mrs. Frank Knox and daughter Hell en of Hartford spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. D. c. Dimock.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
SOUTH WlNDHAM.
Promising Outlook at Smith & Win. chester Shop-Changes at Station Attendance Normal at School.

William McC1oud, who has been staying during the scarlet fever quar- sntfne with his aunt, Miss Agnes Me- Cloud of Norwich, has been i'll with typhoid fever.
 Mrs. Granger, who was taken to the St. Joseph's hospital on Monday, is resting comfortably.
 Raymond Backus of Pittsfield. Mass. is making a short visit at his home here.
 The outlook at the Smith & Win chester shop is very promising. They have orders for over a year ahead and some of the machines are in operation until o'clock.
 w. P. Barstow has been wiring his house for electricity. About thirty oth- CTS are waiting for the company to extend their lines to this place.
 Mrs. M w. Golden is entertaining Rev. Rennetts c. Miller, who is hold ing special services at the Congre- gational church.
 Miss Lucy Williams and Miss Fran ces Peckham of New London spent Sunday with the 1atter's uncle. T. E.. Peckham.
 The much needed repairs and chang es at the c. V. R. R. station are pro- gressing rapidly.
 Miss Ethel Golden has been spend ing a few days with friends in Nor wich.
 Rev. w. c. Murdock was in Norwich Wednesday on business.
 The school has about regained its average number of pupils after a small attendance, owing to the prevalence
 Mrs. w. c. Card spent Wednesday in Norwich.
 Mrs. Thomas McCIoud and daugh- ter spent Thursday in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
CANTERBURY.
Farmers Wives Suspicious of Pair
 of 6egsars.

Carroll Green is at his homo al Canterbury Green.
 Alba R. Farnham of the Button woods was in Central Village Wednes- day, as was also Mrs. George R Hatcher and her grandchildren
 Mrs. c. c. John, who. has been spending several days at her home has returned to her duties as nurse caring for an elderly lady near New London.
 Mrs. Esther A. Tracy is much i'm proved
 Clarence Tracy of Manchester was called home the first of the week on account of the serious Illness of his mother.
 Bessars With Good Appstitss. A pair of frauds are going around begging. A man and woman, who look to be about e5 years old. The man has red curly hair and fs dressed pretty we'll with a white collar and a small black tie. soft hat and black overcoat. He is of medium build and carries red suit case which seems very heavy.
 The woman is about the same size. with dark hair sprinkled with gray; rather good looking. She wears a short black jacket and dark hat. The man sits beside the road while the woman goes to doors and asks for something to eat. They will eat at one house and go straight to another house. and eat again. They tell a smooth story, claim they came from Warren and are going to Wilimantfc to seek work. Several farmers wives in town fed them last Saturday. They claim they sleep outdoors nights.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
SCOTLAND.
Sermon by Hampton Speaker-W. C T. U. interests-Youna People a, Social Meeting.

Rev. H. G. Marshall of Hampton preached in exchange with Rev. l.. B. Penney Sunday morning, giving a thoughtful and Interesting exposition on character building.
 Mrs. M. A. Rider, who has been the guest of her son, Clarence Rider and family, in Litchfeld. returned here on Wednesday to spend a few days at her farm.
 Daniel c. Hine, son of Secretary c. D. Hine of Hartford, is spending sew era1 weeks in town, at the home of c. H Murray.
 MT. and Mrs. Herbert Sisson of East Lyme are occupying the place which MT. Sisson recently purchased from J.. H. Mosley.
 Mrs. Elisha Geer, Miss Lucy Geer and Miss Grace Geer, of Norwich Town, were guests on Sunday of Dea- con and Mrs. F. D. Allen
 Addressing w. C. T. U. Meeting.
 Mrs. l.. K. Fuller goes to Warren vile today Saturday, to speak on w. c. T. U. work at W. c. T. U. meet ing She will also speak in the local church on Sunday.
 B. B. Inman and family, who moved to Stamford about a year ago, have returned and are occupying the Mary Ann Webb place.
 Social Meeting for Young People.
 A social meeting for the young peo- pie was held in the chapel on Tues Qdy evening under the auspices of the W. c. T. U Mrs. Minnie Allen had arranged the following programme, which was presented after the presi- dent, Mrs. Elizabeth Weaver led in the repetition of the twenty-third psalm and Rev. l.. E. Penney offer ed prayer: Song All Hail the Power; instrumental music. Miss $. Alice Sweet reading, Mrs. L. K. Fuller; singing by L. T. L.: reading, Winslow s. Gallup; instrumental music, Miss Csxxya T~c beth Weaver. Ice cream was served during the Social hour.
 Mrs. c. B. Buell. to Speak
 Mrs. c. B. Buen of East Hampton will speak at a public meeting in the church Sunday evening. Special mu- sic has been prepared.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
EAST WOODSTOCK.
Stephen Morse in 9oth Year Visits
 Brother of 91.

Everett L. Upham and son of Ded- ham, Mass, have been spending sever al days with parents, MT. and Mrs. G. l.. UphaIn-
 Misses O1ah and Jessie wdthey of Boston, have been guests of their mother, Mrs Belle Withey.
 Mrs. Frank Blaclzfaan and three children spent last week with Mrs. Emily Allen, who has been i'll with the grip.
 Stephen Morse has Brief Illness.
 Stephen Morse. nearly 90 years of age, was i'll Tuesday evening with in- digestion. He called in the morning on his brother Nelson, of North Wood stock, who will be 92 next month.
 Mrs. Anna Bemis has been enter taining her daughter Edith, of Worces- ter, and son Eearl, of Salisbury
 Misses Florence Cobleigh and Flora Taylor have been visiting relatives of the latter in Fairhaven, Mass.
 Purchased Morse Place.
 MT. and Mrs. Granville Perry have purchased from M. B. Morse, the home of the late Nathan Morse. Mrs. Perry being a daughter of MT. Morse and
 MT. w. D. Hammond and family who have occupied the house for several years will move into the house with Nathaniel Chil0s, which is very large and adjoins the Morse property. Mrs Elizabeth White who rents the second floor will remain for the present.
 Meetings were held in the Congre- gational churches Thursday, in the afternoon at North Woodstock and here in the evening" Several ministers were present and made addresses
 Fifteen or more from this place at tended the whist and dance in Mur- docks hall. New Boston. last Friday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23

 Meri Hughes of Springfield visited his mother, Mra !. H. Mccarthy. this week.
 Mrs. J. A. Putnam recently visited friends in West Swanzey. N. H. Mrs. Jennie Dorsey and Miss Hessie Converse attended the funeral of their grandmother, Mrs. J. Converse of Wales, Mass, last Tuesday. Mrs. Robert Taylor has been spend ing a number of days with relatives in Worcester and vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Clark moved to Hydevile last Saturday. Miss Bertha Belcher was the guest of her aunt. Mrs. Henry Nye. in South Coventry, recently. Mrs. Almira Chapman, who is i'll, was taken to the home of Mrs. George Cooley recently.
 Mrs. Mahlon West visited her broth- CT. Walter Bedding, in Vernon Wednes- day.
 Mrs. and Mrs. H. G. Dunham, who have kept the boarding house at Hyde vine for many years. moved last Thurs day to the s. B. Amadon house. recent ly purchased by Mrs. Dunham.
 Mrs. F. H. Ballou of Union has been spending a few days with her sister in-law. Mrs. c. W. Miller, who has been i'll.
 Rev. Charles c. Fosg ana family aiave recently been visiting local friends. Mr. Fogg has resigned as pastor of the church in West Tfsbury, and has &C., cepted a. call to the Congregational church in Royalston, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
WINDHAM COUNTY.
WINDHAM
Enterts0nment Under Auspices of c. E. soslsty-Dsath of ksthrop Weav- e-NoWs Notes-

Mrs. Edward Billings was called to New York on Nseday by the death e her brother.
 The Misses Mary and Anna Patton ore in town for a couple of weeks.
 Miss Aliee Larrabee entertained a cousin fpom Ledyard over Sunday.
 Mrs. Alice Johnson and her moth er. Mrs. Thomas, of Norwich. are at the inn for a few weeks.
 H c. Lathrop was in New Haven 0Ais week.
 Mrs Charles Page, who has been in poor health for several months, fell her hip and wrist She was taken to St. Joseph's hospital in WilIimantic.
 A very pleasant entertainment was given in the chapel Wednesday eve ming under the auspices of the Chris- tian Endeavor society. The first part of the programme consisted of a piano solo by Miss Lillian Hubbard of Wilt mantle; violin solo by Miss Mary Rose tion song, Bessie's Little Brown Bear, by several little girls in pink sun bon nets and white dresses, and carrying Teddy bears, Then came an amusing Telephone. with the following cast of characters: Mrs. Oakley, Dorothy Brown; Constance. Helen I.arrabse; Mary, the Irish cook Mrs. John Web Maynard. The programme closed with a few s1eight of hand tricks by Doug las Haley of Troy, N. Y. Cake and fruit punch were served. The social committee of the s. B. society is Miss Grace Bates, Mrs. H. c. Lathrop, Mrs. A. B. Harvey.
 I4athrop Weaver, who has been 8 great sufferer from sarcon1a tunor for some time. died at his home We'd nesday evening. Besides his wife he leaves one daughter. Mrs. Will Rich mond, and two grandchildren.
 James Lathrop Slightly Improved.
 The condition of James G. Latflrop. who suffered a paralytic shock in Madison, Wis, last week, is slightly improved according to latest news on Thursday Mr. Lathrop's left side is slightly affected and he experiences some difnculty in expressing himself, although understanding perfectly ev- erything said to him. Mrs. Lathrop is with him.
 There was a large number from Will limantic present at the c. E. social Wednesday evening.
 E. s. Yergason of Hartford was in town Wednesday.
 Mr. and Mrs E. P. Kenyon will reach the 65th anniversary of their marriage tomorrow (Friday) and as both are not very strong no special observance of the day will take place.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
BOLTON

Elmer Finley of New York spent Sunday with his mother.
 Mrs. William H. Loomis is recover ing from an attack Of the grip.
 Charles B. Carpenter spent the first of the week in New Britain, the guest of relatives.
 Mrs. Robert L. Warner of South Man. chester spent last week with her moth- law. Mrs. Mary A. Warner.
 The school in the South district is closed. owing to the case of scarlet fever there.
 Charles S Baker of New York. who has spent several weeks at the sum mer home of his mother, Mrs. l.. IT. Levey, left town the middle of the week
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
HOLLAND COUNTY.
STAFFORD.
Business Chanse-Funeral Of Mrs.
 Jane Crawford.

Jacob Glover of the firm of J. Glover & Son has retired. The business is tc be conducted by his son, F. L. Glover.
 MT. and Mrs. N. J. Payson of Bel chertown. Mass, have been guests the past week of their daughter, Mrs. J. w. Robinson.
 William Russell, who recently bought the place owned by l.. Putney, has moved there from the street Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Burley are living with him.
 Mrs. Joshua I.arned and children have returned to their homo in Stafford street, after spending ten weeks with relatives in Cleveland. O.. their for mer~ home.
 MT. and Mrs. Reuben Buriey of Hol- yoke are guests of Mrs. E. H. Pinney.
 Miss Ellen Kelly of West Somer- vile. Mass., is the guest of Ars. Wfi- liam Walbrfdge.
 Herbert Phillips is attending Eradu- atfon at Mount HeTmon. the guest of Roy Sanford.
 Rev. A. Arnold Ross will preach Sun day at 10.45 a. m. on What Becomes of the Sinner After Death
 MT. and Mrs. ". H. Jenkins of
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23


 Announcements have been received of the marriage of Miss Edith M. Hol- brook Latham and Dr. Harry D. Go- beinheimer on Thursday. April 14, al St. Thomas' church, New York The bride is a gifted elocutionist and for merly resided in this place. where she has many friends. For some time past she has resided in Colorado, where she went for her health. Dr. and Mrs. Go- 0einheimer will reside at Colorado Springs. Col. and will be cat home Mrs. Mary B. Yeornans. who has beer spending the winter in the west and southwest. arrived at her home on Co., lumbia Green on Friday of last week.
 Henry Williams has purchased 2 and has taken possession For the past year he has resided over the Old Cor ner store on Columbia Green.
 Dr. Samuel A Little of Hartford spent Friday of last week with his parents. MT. and Mrs. James F. Little
 The recent continued spell of cold weather has been a setback to the fruit buds. which were unusually developed for so early fin the sason. No serious damage is noted.
 Fred A. Hunt has been spending g few days with the family of his son Raymond D. Hunt, instructor at Lafay- etbe college in Easton, Pa
 Charles H. Palmer is busy as census enuemrator.. His territory embraces the town of Columbia and he has un- til May 18th to complete the work Clayton Hunt, who has been spending the winter in West Lynn, Mass, en- gagged in electrical work, is home for the spring and summer.
 Judge Warner to Speak.
 Hon Edgar M. Warner of Putnam is expected to- speak at the church on Sunday evening upon the interesting topic of Prison and Jail Reform. MT, Warner has made a special study of his subject.
 Estelle J. Hyde or CofuIfbda spent Wednesday with friends in Scotland
 Mrs. Allison B. Ladd of Willirn antic has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Ly- dia A. Hyde of Columbia
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
Plans for Church Centenary.
WESTMINSTER
Addresses by Rev. Roy GuiId-SaIe of
 McMurray Place.

Mrs. A. A. Smith led the church prayer meeting on Friday evening.
 Rev. Roy Guild of Boston, one of tine speakers engaged for the mission ary campaign which is being held among the Congrega tiona1 churches of Windham county, held a missionary meeting at the parsonage Monday afternoon and gave an address at the church on Monday evening
 John McMurray, resident of this parish for many years, has sold his place to Elmer Bennett and has gone to live with his daughter in Hop River.
 Mrs. Moses LinneIl of Hop River was a visitor here last week.
 Miss Frances Wedge, a former resi- dent Of this parish has returned to town.
 Frank Linnel1 was in Pawtucket one day last week.
 Mrs. Edwin Edmond is recovering from an attack of grip.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
MOUNT HOPE
Items of Personal Interest.

MT. and Mrs. George Byles Of Nor wich have been visiting at J. H. Ba- cons.
 B. o. Moore spent Sunday in Man. chester.
 William Young and son. Alfred, Frank Young and son, Wilfred. spent Sunday at the Young homestead.
 Miss Mary Barnes of Norwich is vis- iting Mrs. J. H. Bacon.
 Charles S. Jacobson of Cromwell called on many friends in town last week, while buying Jersey cattle.
 B. B. Packer visited his farm in Mt. Hope recently.
 MT. and Mrs. Kroft and daughter. of New York. are spending a little time at their home here.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
lMARHENvILLE
FisI,sru,sn Whip LeeaI strsams-Per-
 aonaI Items.

The infant daughter of M. H. Brew CT, who has been critically Ill, is much
 E. A. Fields of Hartford and Prank Friday and Saturday in this village. They passed most of their time by the babbling brooks and carried home fine string of trout
 Mrs. M. s. L.ouks returned from New York last Friday. accompanied by her daughter, Mrs E. H. Smith and her grandson, Richard Lawrence Smith
 Mrs. Bert Baker of Westford Is keeping house for O. D. Baker in this
 Mrs. George Copeland and son Ray mond called on friends in this village
 Personals and 1risfs.
 Mir and Mrs. Wallace Wilson of home of Mrs. Wilson's parents, MT. and Mrs. Albert Hewlett
 Miss Alice Lee of Westford passed few days this week with her aunt,
 Frank GayIor is in with heart trou- ble. this being his sixth week in bed.
 From the first three chapters of James, Sunday forenoon, q helpful ser church by Rev. Bertram Bugbee, the
 Master John Hewlett captured a trout from the WDlimantfc river last Saturday afternoon which weighed one pound and six ounces-
 Eugene Gaylor of Willimantic pass ed last Sunday with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Frank GayIor. at Elmsviile.
 Conc Hattin, meat inspector at Springfield, and a former resident of Warrenvflle, passed . few days last week with relatives and friends here. / Albert Hewlett, IT,, a foreman of the Shell Mfg. Co.,, driving bit shop. at FfskdaIe. Mass. spent last Saturday. Sunday and Monday, with his par ents. MT. and Mrs. Albert Hewlett. of Warrenvflle, returning to his work on Tuesday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23


 l MT: and Mrs. William Rose were called to Poughkeepsie, N. r., last week to attend the funeral of a reIa- tive.
 Catherine. widow of Michael Smith, died Saturday morning at the age of 83. She had been a resident of this village for more than fifty years. The funeral was held Tuesday morning from All Ha1lows' church. Rev. J. H. tafsn to for sura Iaay Mrs Smith leaves three daughters. Mrs. John Brown of Baltic. Miss Margaret and Miss Annie at home, and two sons. Charles of Moosup and Theodore of Mrs. Joseph TetreauIt.
 Following a painful illness of nearly two months, Adelina, wife of Joseph Tetreault, died at her home on Pros pect street. Mrs. Tetreault was born in St. Angie, Canada. November Is, age of sixteen. They have been resi- dents of Moosup for about twenty-sev- en years. Besides her husband. she leaves five daughters, Mrs. Lafleur of Providence, Mrs. James Shea of Moo sup. Mrs. Dubuque of Canada. Mrs. Edgar Church of Cumberland. R. l., and Mrs. Roy of New Britain. The funeral was held Friday morning at o'clock at All Hallows' church. Bur-
  Hollow road.
 Thursday Club Meets.
 The Thursday club met this week with Mrs. T. M. V&rney. The readers were Mrs. c. F. Wilbur and Mrs. Erni Whitehead.
 Fine and Costs $320.
 Joseph Oui11ette, charged with vio- 1ation of the liquor law on three counts, keeping with intent to sell and three actual sales, appeared before Justice Danielson Saturday and plead ed guilty. Ouillette, who keeps the pool room on Prospect street, was one of the men raided by the state police last month At the first hearing he pleaded not guilty and the case was continued. He was fined $100 on each count. which, with costs, amounted to $320. which he paid.
 George Barttina was called to Gui1- ford last Tuesday on account of the death of his brother. Charles who died from a shock at the age of 52.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
THOMPSON
Address on Missions by Miss Riggs.

MT and Mrs. P Croton, Mir and Mrs. Hasty and MT and Mrs. Whiteley are moving out of town this week.
 Mrs c. l.. Knight visited relatives in Providence last week
 Misses Alice and Hattie Kies have been spending short time in Nor wich.
 Miss M. M. Knight is i'll at a hospital in Hartford, where she suffered a se- we're paralytic shock last week.
 Charles Elliott and Miss Marshall were guests at M. D. Elliott's Sunday
 George Rogers has closed his green house here and gone to Boston
 MT. and Mrs c. E. Olney have opened their summer home here.
 About fifty people. including the school children. attended the nision- ary meeting addressed by Miss Mary Riggs of Harpoot. Turkey, on Friday afternoon. Tea was served by by Mrs. B. s. Fletcher and Mrs. Richard Bar ton.