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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-09-22
MADE THE GUESTS PAY.
Demanded Tips For the Servants at
the Court of NapoIeon IN.

Before we left Compiegne at the
conclusion Of our visit at the court Of
Napoleon Ill.," writes Nine. de Heger
mann-Hndencrone In Harper's. when
we were taking our morning tea we
were interrupted by the coming in Of
the major domo, who handed US a pa
per. We were not unprepared for this
visit, as we had been told by one of the
guests who had been here before that
every one was expected to remain in
their rooms until this important per-
sonage had made his rounds in order
to collect the pourboire. / say pour.
boire because what one generally gives
separately Is Jumped into one sum.
This paper, which he handed to us al
most at the point Of his hallebarde,
proved to be a gia scritto receipt for
600 francs-our pourboire!
I'VE were rather a subdued party in
the train. The conversation mostly
turned on the subject Of pourboires.
The hussier decided the exact amount
that each ought to give. For instance,
he knows an ambassador ought to give
1000 francs. For minister of state
1000 francs suffice. Unofficial people
like ourselves cannot be expected to be
out Of pocket more than 600 francs.
As for the poor nobility of France.
they escape with 500! Some were of
opinion that 1t was pleasanter to give
en- masse In one big sum than to give
in driblets, others thought 1t more salts
factory to hand ones Offering person
ally to the different servants. but we
all with one voice voted the officiOus
beadle an imposition"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-09-22
The Stickleback leoend,

The stickleback is one Of the species
Of fish that build nests. There is a
legend that the stickleback builds a
nest because during the deluge II
pulled the tow out Of the bilge hole of
the ark, and II 1t had not been for the
hedgehog, who plugged up the leak
with bis own body. Noah and bis sons
would have had an exciting time bal
ing out their boat. When Noah found
out who had done the deed be ordered
a. q punishment that the culprit
should be compelled each year to build
q nest, while other fishes would have
an easy time Of Il
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-09-22

day from the summers outing in Col
RADIO, where he went for the benefit
of his health. Joe looks much better
than when he left Hoisington.
Cards are out announcing the wed.
ding of Trenton H. Abrams to Miss
Leona Brown, which will occur Sept
q. Miss Brown is a daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. T. c. B. Brown and NIr
Abrams is one Of the prominent
young men of Galatia.
Louise, the infant daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Roy Suckney died Monday
night and was buried Tuesday. Short
services were held at the Methodist
church by Rev. Wharton, and the
body was laid TO rest in the Hoising-
ton cemetery. The family have the
sympathy of the community in the
loss Of their little one.
Herman Brack, son of P. H. Brack,
of Otis, fell off his Shetland pony on.
to pile of rocks, Monday morning
and fractured his left arm. He was
brought to Hoisington where the frac
ture was reduced. He returned home
the same evening.
Glen Millard, one of our prominent
local contractors is this week finish
ing his contract to put In the fonda-
tfon of the new church for the Catho
lie congregation. This is perhaps, tht
best foundation under any public build
ing in this part of the country. Both
contractor and people have reason to
be proud Of the work done.
Henry Nuss, Jr, brother of George
Nuss, the hardware man, is almost
recovered from his recent illness and
returned to his home in the country
after a short visit with his relatives
and friends. He is contemplating on
going to Winfield to attend school
there this year.
Christian Michaelis, aged SO years,
died at his home Just over the line
in Russell county, Tuesday morning
at 6 O'Clock. Funeral services were
held at the home and interment was
made In the Freidens cemetery. Mr.
Michaehs leaves a large family Of
children who live in the south part d
Russell and the north part Of Barton
county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-09-22

in marriage at the German Lutheran
church at Ellinwood on Tuesday, Aug
ust Sth.
Mns. J. B. Frederick returned home
Tuesday evening from a visit with
relatives at Medale, Iowa. Mrs. Mary
Raglan of that place returned with
her for visit.
Anna Huslig, daughter of Mr.. and
MrS. Frank Huslig, underwent an
operation at the hospital in Hoising-
ton short time ago for appendicitis
and is reported to be improving nice
ly.
The spire of the Catholic church
at Hollywood was struck by lightning
last Thursday morning and the
church set ON fire. The fire was put
out before any considerable damage
was done.
Miss Katie Moos, of route two,
left last Friday morning for Enter
prise where she viii enter school.
She was accompanied by Mrs. Ed
Keller who attended the German NJ.
E. conference and dedication of a
new church at that place. Mrs.
Keller returned home the first of the
week.
J. H. Kramerhas resigned his po-
sitiOn with the Watson Mercantile
Co., to take effect about the
first of the coming month and his
place will be taken by Archie Tyr
rell who is an old employee of the
store, but who has been away for
several months. Archie's many
friends here will be glad to see him
located in Claflin again.
R. N. Annis, who has been employ
ed at the Walnut Creek Mills al
Great Bend, and who has been EN-
pbyed to take the position as head
miller at the Universal Mill, to fill
the vacancy made by the resignation
of Ralph Smith, arrived the first of
the week and has taken charge Of
the mill. He expects to move his
family here in a couple of weeks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-09-22

Miss Opal Christy was takn to
the Great Bend Hospital Thursday
where she has had an operation.
Miss Opal and Ora Elmore of
KirksviIle, No., are here visiting
their uncle, NJ. c. Elmore and family.
John Hester picked a pear from
one of his trees the other day that
measured eight inches in circumfer-
ence.
E. L. Jacobs and family were in
from Beaver Saturday and while
here he got the necessary hunting hi.
cense, preparatory to making a trip
to the Salt Marsh in Stafford county.
Nearly every season, Ed and Frank
and Julius StoSkopf 60 to the Salt
Marsh for a duck hunt. On the way
they pick up Cop Chalafant near
Ellinwood.
Chas Speck and J. B. Wigton re-
turned from Wichita Saturday
where Mr.. Wigton bought a farm and
where he expects to move.
Mrs. Art Boyle happened to quite
an accident last Friday. She fell
from a chair and dislocated her arm
at the shoulder joint.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Gideon
a fine boy on the 10th inst, and moth
er and babe are doing we'll.
John Hester and wife left Wednes-
day night for an xetended visit in
West Virginia.
Mrs. Jones, who was sent TO Great
Bend Tuesday for an operation for ap
pendicitis is doing nicely. She with
stood the operation nicely and every
thing seems favorable.
George P. Brack's little boy was
brought to the Hospital Saturday
with a fractured Jaw and several
teeth knocked out. It was caused by
a horse kicking him in the mouth.
A meeting was held at the United
Brethren church, Sunday, September
third, and after the address a Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union
was organized. After the affairs Of
the meeting were carried ON, officers
were elected as follows: President,
Mrs. NJ. E. Stone; Vice. President,
Mrs. Ella Jessup; Recording secre-
tary, Mrs. F. A. Spencer; Correspond
ing secretary, Mns. Paslay, Recorder,
Miss Mary Paslay; Treasurer, Mrs.
c. w. Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Durand were
married 50 years last Thursday. We
would be glad to hear from any cou-
pie who can beat this record. Mr..
and Mrs. Durand are both spry for
their years.
Glenn Willard has the contracts for
two new houses, one for Thomas Muir
ply in the northeast part of town anC
one for VIM. Shapland in the north
east section.
Joe Mauler and family returned Fri
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-09-22
ELLRTWo0D.
From The Leader.
O O O o o O

y o o o o o o Y
Misses Alma Winklemann and
Mayme Hartmetz were Hutchinson
visitors Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Turner are the
proud parents of an eight pound baby
girl born Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Fred Krauss, sister of Mrs.
Fred Stephans returned Monday even
ing from a visit with her sister at
Raymond.
]. N. Schartz, of this city, has
been very sick for some time with
some kind of a stomach trouble and
his condition is said To be serious.
Mr.. Fischer, of south of town, has
purchased the Mrs. Hipp property
in this city and may decide to move
10 town and occupy the property as a
home.
Mrs. Gus Hauser, of Portland, Ore
gon, and Mrs. John Ortiz of BushtOn,
Kansas, have been here the past weel
for visit with Ernest Hauser and
family, Of the south side.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Barrows re-
turned Sunday morning, from st.
Louis. Mr.. Barrows has been very
sick down there for some time, and
Mrs. BaTrows went down last Thurs
day to bring him home.
Henry Kimpler, of the st. Peter
and Paul neighborhood, who recently
suffered a broken limb as the result
of a mis-step in getting of a harrow,
is now able to be around with the
aid Of clutches.
L. Schroeder, of the south side,
this week purchased a house and
two lots, located in the south
part of the city, from F. W. Ludwig.
Mr.. Schroeder viii probably move in
from the farm shortly and make Elhn
wood his home.
Misses Manila Item and Thelma
and Edna Chalfant walked six miles
in the country Tuesday after school,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chafant were visiting
with Cop Chalfant and family who
i've near Silica and the girls decided
10 surprise them and walked out
there, and they were very much sur
priSed indeed, when they saw the
girls had walked the entire distance.
They stood the trip very we'll and
said they were not the least bit
tired and believed they COULD have
walked a greater distance, although
We think it was pretty good exercise
lust the same.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-09-22
CLAFLIN.
From The Clarion.

" v "
Mrs. Lon Smith has been on the
sick list for the past couple of weeks.
Mrs. V. B. Sallee has been visiting
her parents near Lyons for several
days.
A baby girl was born to Mr.. and
Ms. H. G. Guldner Of the BushtOn
neighborhoOd, September Srd.
Mrs. ]. L Walker returned home
last Saturday evening from her ex-
tended visit with relatives in the
east.
Dr.. ]. R. Zecha and family left the
first of the week for Terre Haute,
Ind, where the Doctor will attend
a veterinary school this fall and win
ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. Jordan and
daughter, Myrtle, went to Wichita
Saturday to attend the funeral d
Bessie Seder which was held on Sun
day.
Jerome Hohl Of Bushton and Mis-:
Mile Rick Of Elhnwood were untteC
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-09-22

Oswald Dick was a visitor from Ell
fnwood Sunday.
w. P. FEEDER was in Salina Satur.
day on business.
Col. Mclaughlin was in Hutchinson
for several days last week.
VIII Townsley and Warren Baker
we're in Hutchinson Monday attend
On the Southwest Kansas Editorial
Association meeting.
Mrs. Robert McMunen and daugh
ter Hazel were in Hoisington Sat
urday evening visiting Mrs. Charles
Richardson at the hospital. Ms. Rich
ardson is improving.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-09-22

G. o. Hunt went to Ransom Mon,
day evening. He will visit Kansas
City, on business, before returning
home.
T. H. Seder, formerly Of ClafHR,
whose daughter was killed in an &C
cddent at Wichita recently, has sued
the National Biscuit company for
$4,000. damages.
c. W. Hall and Smed Wilkinson
were over from Hoisington Tuesday
morning. Smed has recently pun
chased the skating rink from the
Beckett Bros, and is preparing to
open the same for the season.
Miss Minnie Giffen will leave IN @
few days for Oklahoma to be gone
for month. )
DR.. and Mrs. W. L. LYDIA visited
the Kramer family at Cafhns 6M-
day. |
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-09-22
First Published in Barton County,
Democrat September 81, 1911
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT,

The State Of Kansas, Barton County,
SIS.
In the Probate Court in and for
Said County.
In the Matter of the Is
tate of w. Leo Bockemohe, deceased.
Creditors and all other persons In.
terested in the aforesaid Estate are
hereby notified that | shall apply to
the Probate Court in and for
sand County, sitting at the
Court House in Great Gend, County OF
Beuton, State Of Kansas, on the 9Th
day of November, A. D. 1911, for a
full and final settlement Of said Es-
tate. WN. OSMOND. Ad-
ministrator Of the Estate Of W. Leo
BockemOhle, deceased.
Sept. 10, A. D. 1911. 4w.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-09-22
First Published in The Barton Com-
ty Democrat, Sept. q, 1917
notice OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

The State Of Kansas, Barton County.
% a
IN the Probate Court in and for
said County,
In the Matter Of the ER
tate Of Joseph Gestenkoru, De- g
ceased.
Creditors and all other persons in.
tereSted in the aforesaid Estate are
hereby notified that l shall apply to
the Probate Court in and for,
said County, sitting at the
Court House, in Great Bend, County
Of Barton, State of Kansas, on the
9th day Of November, A. D. 1911, for
a fun and final settlement of said Es-
tate. O
ANDREW GERSTENKORN,
Administrator
of the Estate of Joseph GeTBtenborn,
deceased. O.
Sept. 10, A. D. 1911.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-09-22
Ho1sNGToN
From The Dispatch

o o % o o o o .
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Wilson,
a baby girl.
A baby boy was born to Walter
Boyd and wife Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Webb Langham have
returned from their trip and visit in
Michigan.
John Tromer and wife arrived
from Rock Island, Ills, Monday
night, to visit relatives.
Mrs. Cleve Underwood is visiting
her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs
James Ashpole, at Topeka.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-09-22
Her Act

well, have you heard the news"
asked friend brightly. MY wife
and are going on. the vaudeville
stage. A clever friend has written an
act for US and we are going to put II
on next week"
Good work, old man." we exclaimed
enthusiastically. What Is TIA song
and dance act or society sketchT
'Neither-it Is a monologue."
"A monologuel / thought you and
your wife were both in the act"
I'VE are. But-do you know my
wifeY'-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Mrs. Reg Russell visited her sis
ter, Mrs. Ollie Martin, in Hoisington
Saturday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-09-22
First Published in Barton County
Democrat, September q, 1919
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

The State of Kansas, Barton County,
SIS.
In the Probate Court in and for
Said County.
In the Matter of the Es-
tate of Nicholas Dick, Deceased.
Creditors and all other persons IN
terested in the aforesaid Estate are
hereby notified that | shall apply to
the Probate Court, in and for
said County, sitting at the
Court House, in Great Bend, County
of Barton. State Of Kansas, on. the 9Th
day of November, A. D. 1911, for a
full and final settlement OF said Ee
tate. ]. GEO. BRINKMAN, D.
Administrator
Of the Estate of Nicholas Dick, de-
ceased. .
Sept. Is, A. D. 1911. Iw
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-02
SAVE MONEY ON STOCKINGS
Jud.cious Selection VIII Accomplish
Wonders of Economy During
the Year.

Many women do not give much
thought to the matter of buying stock
ings. Their cost is SO little that 1t
would seem as IL one could not save
MUCK, even if she we're careful in this
matter. But more can be saved by
1ad,cIous selection than is thought.
and In the course of year or so this
saving mounts up.
Ii suspension garters are worn.
choose the double top, garter-welt
stocking. and then do not fasten the
garter below the garter top. Some
buy the garter top stocking and then
fasten the garter below 1t. where 1t
Immediately proceeds to tear out.
Stockings without the garter top can
be made strong at this point by run
ming two or three rows of machine
stitching where the garter fastens.
The white-foot stocking does not
wear quite so we'll as the all-black
foot The white part is heavier than
the black part. and is apt to break
above the Joining. Then. too. at the
joining there is a slight thickening OF
the fabric scarcely visible to the eye.
but the sensitive foot soon becomes
conscious OF 1t.
For an inexpensive dressy stocking
tie mercerized Isle is quite satisfac-
tory It has almost the luster of silk.
costs less and wears better
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-02
Germany Turns Out "Priceless" Vio-
Inns by the Hundreds DaiIy-Occa-
siona;Iy Genuine One Found.

London Every now and again
there appears in the newspapers
paragraph announcing the discovery
of a new work by an old master Oc-
casionally the inquirer ascertains that
the find is indeed genuine one, but
this is probably not more than once
in a thousand cases In some way or
other. however. the picture generally
leaves the possession Of It's "discov
erer" with great profit to the latter.
while the purchaser proudly hugs the
belief that he has acquired master.
piece
1t Is not only in the matter of pic
lures that this very remunerative in
dustry of taking is carried on. but
spurious antique furniture. old silver
and Cremona violins are made the
basis of various ingenious schemes. 1t
appears that a Sunderland mining vii,
lage has within recent years been the
scene q the disposal of hundreds OF
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-02
EMPIRE BAG HERE TO STAY
In Present Stage It Is Thing Of
Beauty and Joy of the
Season.

There is no end to the variety of
form and color assumed by the ever
increasingly popular empire bag In
its present stage 1t is thing OF beauty
and Joy of the season. though. being
a child OF Dame Fashion, it cannot be
JOY forever.
You have no idea how much money
can be centered on the development OF
these handsome and thoroughly charm
ing envelopes. Costly gilt ornaments
are seen on many OF the more elab.
crate ones. some of which are made
entirely of gold. silver, copper or steel
coIored lace Semi-precious stones
are used to carry out flower pat
tern or to highten the effect OF con-
yentional designs. Inside are trap.
pings of silver. gold or ivory. tiny
vanity cases. mirrors. powder puts,
lip pencils and the like
Another idea that has caught the
fancy of the woman who counts not
cost. is an empire bag OF brocade,
either velvet or satin, to match her
hat or its trimmings. Usually this
Adt 40 OuC Vi lA0 cIndn OOuuGlllhS
models edged with bands OF fur. such
as moleskin, Persian lamb, chinchilla
or ermine. A band OF the fur outlines
the bag and the flap. which buttons
over envelope fashion. OF course. the
plainest of autumn suits would as.
sumo smart tone when worn with
such ultra fashionable foibles
Bags of broadcloth of the same ma.
terial as the suit have deep chenille
fringes around the sides and bot.
toms, and correspondingly plain
mountings Of gun metal. old gold OF
frosted silver.
Any odd piece of silk or velvet
picked up on thesremnant counter may
be transformed into strikingly hand.
some empire bag in an afternoon And
there is splendid chance for dis
play OF individuality
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-02
Millionaire to Be Farmer

what will mean for him simple life
Already he is supposed, however. to
have laid plans to emulate on the few
acres of his new estate the gorgeous
gardens, the elaborate fruit and veg
etable growths that have featured the
parental estate. but on a smaller scale,
and without the wolderful fountains,
the great palace of house and the
other evidences of luxury of which he
has been accuston &C.
The farm which Mr. Westinghouse
has purchased is a small one and has
been occupied this summer by resi-
dents of New York. 1t is a typical
summer resident" farm. beautifully
laid out. far enough from town to be
real farm. and yet relying on the
summer visitor income" more than
on its crops. 1t stands some so yards
back from the highway. shaded by elm
and maple trees. and Is more a bunga-
low than either farmhouse O. a man
sion A shady orchard screens most
OF the house from view. while the
orchards and fields that comprise the
rest of the estate are scarcely dis
cernible.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-02
RUNS MULE BY ELECTRICITY
Owner Has Device to Hurry Beast
When He Shows Symptoms Of
HookWorm.

Forrest City, Ark-Friends of Su.
perintendent Chilner OF the city water
and light plant are at a less whether
to class him as the meanest man IN
Arkansas or the most ingenious one.
The water department has Nilsson
ri mule which possessed the reputa-
ton of being the LATEST quadruped
ever harnessed until Mr. Chilner
rugged a patent starter on the wagon
to be drawn by it, He put small
electric battery with a switch con-
venient to the drivers hand. and at
tached an insulated wire to the head
stall OF the bride. thence to the ring
on the bit, and then back to its tail
Now when the gang is ready to
start there is no -cranking nor horse
whipping to be done The device was
resorted to after his muieship threat
ened to bankrupt the plant buying
whips. Mr.. Chilner has applied for
patents.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-02
Styles in NegIlgees.

The new season has opened up with
few radical changes in style features.
but with a stronger Endorsement than
ever of all kinds of the laces and soft
clinging fabrics so favorable to negli-
gee construction. says the Dry Goods
Economist. Long tunics are again
incorporated in the highest grade gar
ments. all-oyer laces and fancy print
ed silks being largely used for these
over draperies. While the strong
colors are usually toned down con
siderablys brighter colors than usual
are being shown this season. doubt
less owing to the vogue of East In.
dian effects
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-02

for contempt of court He said he
had no money, but his former wife in
sisted that he had either given 1t to
relatives or. deposited it in Hungary.
He was sentenced to serve three
months in the county Jail
In January. 1910. he was again cited
and sentenced to serve another six
months On July ~. 1910 he was sent
back to the Jail and has been there
ever since. working in the laundry.
Il didn't have penny" Macca said.
land there was no way in which |
could give my wife $1,000 They
must have thought | had hidden 1t.
My attorney was JOSEPH SABBATH All
know is that one day be came to
me ard said | was a single man--that
my wife had gotten divorce
Il have no idea of the whereabouts
OF my former wife and our two chill
dren."
He worked hard every day. and
there never was a complaint from
him." said Mr. Jacobus.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-02
FORGOTTEN IN JAIL

owned some property They had 5000
in bank He had $500 in his name and
she had the remaining $55 in ner
name The account was arranged so
that one could draw from the other
One day while Macca was at work ne
says his wife went to the bank and
drew out all the money
Macca says his wife made good the
amount later by signing over her
share of the property on the west
side. and he in turn signed it over TO
a friend. who sold 1t for $1,000 There
was mortgage for $1,000 and with
the remainder OF the money Macca
said be journeyed to his home in
Hungary to visit relatives Then
Mrs. Macea obtained divorce charg
ing desertion.
Mrs Macca represented before
Judge Arthur H Chetlain. then or the
bench. that her husband was well to
do and the court ordered that Macca
pay her $1,000 alimony Macca said
he spent all OF his money while aboad
and that he was penniless when he re-
turned to Chicago
On September %. 1909. he was cited