Barton County Banner from Claflin, Kansas • 1

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4 OLAFLIN, BARTON COUNTY KANSAS, Till I IS DAY, MARCH 24, NO. VOL- 0 "in mmmmmmmmrnmmmmmmmmmmmmmmiKtmmmm i1 -r Prof. James is having a splendid class Farmers, get your bottom prices in any town or from any dealer and give a trial and see if wo can not save you money on implements, hardware stoves. II. J.

Roetzel Co. The Mcsdames Janes and Tills, of 0EITUAEY. Mr. Math Klein died at his home 111 this city on Wednesday morning at 5 o'clock, of quick consumption, Mr. Klein was one of our best business men, who started in with the beginning of Clullin, and who by square dealing and coittteous treatment won many friends.

Last fall he was seized with quick consumption, since which tiuie he has been confined to his bed the greater part of the time, lis remains will be followed to-day to their last resting place in the Odin the flint with old of this week, shaking hands friends. Mrs. S. Giles returned Friday even' ing from her visit with relatives at Mcpherson, Cam, of Great Bend, is in tin? east this week laying in his spring stouK for his stores at Great Bund and tlild place. L.

J. Bailey was in Wichita thC first of this week with a car load of livestock. -S, W. Radef pays up this week and takes the Leaveiiv.orMi Times ia con nection with his honu taper; 1 taken a hall1 ban), and and will these liucfl W. Z.

Dimstou it; interest in Ingersoli's has routed the Chilli devote his time in fut" of business. Great Reductions ii) former prices Boots, shoes, dry guods, furniture and undertaking Call at once on G. v- jNTOIUUS' Company; Omer Smith was in town 1 Your time to buy cemetery, where they will be interred according to the rites of the church of which lie was a life member and an earnest worker. He leaves a vtifc and one child to moitrn his loss, to whom the entire community tender its sym pathy. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Sheril Spencer was hi town Friday evening. Sol. Degen was over from Iloising- ton Sunday. Mic Hold, of Cain City, was in tl'- city Tuesday. Gus Drasen was over from Ellin wood Sunday.

Miss Tillic llartman is home from Salina this week. Assessor Ozenbergcr was paying his respects to our people this week. Mr. Briton smiled on the printer this week to the extent of two dollars. ilr, Degen was doing business in Iloisiugton and Great Bend yesterday.

Mrs. Bridgenian is at the present writing, lying dangerously ill with tlie lever. Mr. Mobcb of Great Bend, was in town Tuesday looking after his interests here. Chatten Bro's.

Dealers In Luke Linden, who were here to attend the funeral of their mother, Mrs. Reding, of Odin, have returned to their homo. They came too late to see their mother while living, During their stay hers they paid a visit to their cousin, Mrs. Meyer, of Dubuque. They were highly pleased with the country.

To The Oklahoma Boo.meus. We to state to all those who anticipate going to Oklahoma as well as those vhr intend staying at home, that we have trunks and valises in all sizes, at bed-rock prices. New York Store, S. Degex Co. The Knights of Pythias of Coeur Do Leon lodge, Ellinwood, will give their seventh annual ball iu the magnificent hall in that city oii the evening of Easter Monday, April 13, Everybody is invited, and as music, hall and everything else will be first class, everybody will bf sure to be there.

Paste this 111 the north-west cornor of your hat and don't forget the date NOTICE. We have the large imported Perchc'i'on Norman stallion, and invite our farmers and friends to cull and set this beautiful horse before making any arrangements this spring. The horse will always be at home one-half mile north of Stato Center p. 0. So 1 mitt Ems.

Phil. Trump' of Nes3 county, one of our "old-maid" friends, was a pleasant caller Saturday. After expiating on the wonders of the west, booming Kansas, particularly that portion where he lives, lie deposited in the Banner treasury $1, which he said was not for publication but as a guarantee of good faith. He is rather young, (being in the shadow of fifty summers and God knows how many winters) yet lie said we miiiht state to the ladies that he had a good home and Was still open for engagements. Ladies answering this -notice needn't mention this paper how ever.

Newspaper patrons discriminate out rageously between the city and country publishers. The city paper is paid iu advance, while tlie local paper is not paid for until a year's subscription is due, and not then nine times out of ten. The country subscriber to city papers will please tlirosv a stone llirougn our window when they lind an obituary no tice of departed loved ones in their cash-in-advanc3 papers or see heralded iu the great metropolitan chaff catcher the arrival of a ten pound rural shoot of humanity at their domicile. If the city papers puff your town or business you may drop around anil stick your linger in our eye. Ex.

From a private letter from a gentle man in, Arkansas, we extract the follow ing and give it to our readers, that they may see the bad effect of preaching, des olation to every stranger with whom they converse. Aftcf penning the business portion of his letter, he says "Why people should entertain strangers who come to look at their country, vith such doleful songs," I can't understand. It Eeems to me that they would comprehend that they Were discouraging every would-be investor iu their lands, and that they are depreciating the value of their property by filling a stranger with that kind of talk. If the harvest in your locality is good this season, and the Farmers' Alliance don't kill things, my idea is that the change for the better will be marked. Musical Concert programme.

Given by Prof. Jarhcs at the school house, Tuesday evening, March 29th. Winter, Oleo Spring time is coining, Oleo The Daisy Beautiful bird of spring Under the 111O011, 'J lei? Sparkling rill Drifting away, Alto sold Elsie May Solo J'errily on, St lo and gl-Captive Jews, Duett and chorus Ocome let Us sing, Aimiuii Ocean spray, (lleo Beautiful river, Quartett Reiiban, and Kaclicl, Dialogue song Golden gate, Anthem He's a drunkard to-night, (iolo Whippoor will; (ilea Sleep in petlce, Serenade Homeward bound. Glee Babies lullaby, (girls) CouuC Hallelugah, AlUliein Hark, the distant hills, Glee hero. Everybody is turprised at the success in his method of" presenting the theory of music.

They are talking now of a second term while the prof, is here. It is the proper thing as another chance may not occur for a long titrte. It has been given out that Ileinrich Lubinus and Miss Einilio Schlessiger will embark on matrimony's untried sea in the very near future. We are nrepared to renew good farm loans at a low rate of interest. E.

L. JlOTCIUUSf. Great Bend, Kansas, A car load of Stoves, a car load of wire, a carload of implements and wag. ons are on the roed fur the Chifiin Hard ware Implement Co. Mrs.

Trump of Ellinwood, will give grand musical cutertainwent in the opera hall of thai 0:1 the evening of March thirty-first. A million dollars won't make a man happy, remarks an exchange. Well, that depends if it belongs tr, the other fellow, we presume not. To restore gray hair to its natural color as in youth, cause it' to grow a- bundaut and strong, there is no preparation than Hall's Hair Rcnewer. E.

W. Tiucher will hold a herd on the old Iugersoll ranch a few miles west of town. Farmers will do well to con suit him before taking their siock to pasture. By love's delightful influence all the injuries of the world are alienated, the bitter cup of afilicthm is sweetened, and fragrant flowers are streweu along the most thorny path of life. 1 1 FOR SALE.

black Morgan and Draft stallion, coming 5 years old this spring, ia over 10 hands high and weighs 1,000 pounds. Call on Also one Jack 13. hands high. Nick Ghaf, Ellinwood, Kansas. The latest rumor is to the effect that the Alliance has fused with the Salva tion Army, and propose to march on and take possession of the throne at once, afi the Almighty has been running thing3 too much his own way lately.

We, are agent for the Mitchell and South Bend Wagons, Moline listers and Adams wind mills, Superior spring1 wagons and buggies. II. J. Roeizcl Co. The (rouble with most cough medicines Is that they spoil the appetite, weaken digestion, and create bile.

Ayer's CheVry Pectoral, on the contrary, while it gives immediate relief, assists rather than impairs the assimilative process. Clajiin is going to have a shoe maker. Mr. itoelch of Ellinwood, we understand, is going to locate with us. It has been our pleasure to know Mr.

for a number of years and we can heartily recomend him and his work to our people. We are here, and to-do business. -If honest treatment amldow prices will get your trade, we will try and pleas" you. Give us a vll. J.

Koetzcl dealers iu hardware, stoves add farm Machinery. It is not the of heat and cold much as the sudden changes in temperature that cause, certain climates to be uuhealthful. hower, the system is invigorated with Ayers bar-sapari'la, these are rarely attended with injurious results. Messrs. John Weltmer, II.

Caunpn, Bill Kerr, J. D. Little, Julius Reif. D. E.

Fryberger, H. Clark, E. J. Iugersoll and Paul Schmitl i 1 attended court at G-reat Bend this wetk as witnesses and principals in the Soe-ken-Weltmer case The greater portion of Cain City will be moved to Clailin, soon -as the roads are in fit curt pi? to move tlie buildings, the church, one residence and the large store f.roCm. formerly occupied by Strong will be put dn wheels and moved, to this city.

A lady writing to the Geuesico, News, make a few suggestiivc hinls Which might be fcf interest to our grii-ccrymen, as well ts-. to those of that citv. The lady to, condemns the habit of placing vegetables on the outside, unless 'they r.rc above kigh water mark, as is numerous tall dogs foaming Hie stipctd. We trust our gip-terymen will -rot' subject to the same- criticism- Thci ladies are ckfe" observers. us au MO.

Pacific Railway Time TaiimJ, OOINO EAST, No. 203, Passenger a.m. yis, Fast Freight p. 111. 330, Local Freight i3 a.

in. CIOIXO WEST, No. 201, TiiKst'iim'T 10:05 p. in. 319, Fast Freight p.

111. 317, Local Freight, 7 p. 111. CLAFLIN PRODUCE MARKET. ColilSEC'TKi) WEEKLY FOIt THE BANNER, GKAIN-WhentNo.

3 soft .70 2 hard Torn 8 0-its rllODUCE Chickens per dozen. Egg Potatoes per litishel fiO Butter per pound 30 logs per 4.00 CLAFLIN POST OFFICE. Olliffi oiien fron 8 o'clock a. 111. till 8:110 111.

daily, except (Sundays, being open on tlmt iinv 11'iini to 10 11. in. Kails close for the east at 5:45 a. 111. and for the west at :45 i.

111. Mails from Wil son and intermediate points, arrive Tuesdays and Fridays, and departs Wednesdays and (Saturdays. 11. A. C.

ILviiTMAX, Post Master. NOTICE All matter intended for publi cation, shou he. written plainly, and reacn this oflice not later than Wednesday evening, and shall in kveiiy cask bear the writer's full name. Subscription $1.00 per year. Business locals rcts.

per line each Insertion. Advertisements per inch per month. All advertisements rn and charged at full rates until orders out. Local happening's, NOXALL. Get your horse hills printed at this oflice.

School in Valley Friday. Barton county's never better. district closed last crop prospect was Just received, a new" stock of wall paper at orris'. Get your harness repaired at Chris- toph harness shop. We have a good 80 acre farm for sale cheap.

Ask for particulars The recent cold spell has been pretty hard of the coming fruit crop 1 Joe Chnstoph Special agent for the Cork faced horse collar. Try them The pay car went through Tuesday and made the railroad boys happy. The iron ware house of the Claflin Implement Co. is ncaring completion For a good set of farm or buggy har ness call at Chnstoph harness ehop. i Ask for NOXALL Collars, the best in the market, at Christoph's harness shop.

Wc forsrot to mention last week the arrival of a big boy at the home of Mr, ami Mrs. W. Vance. The ladies shoulcmi leap at every chance thev see to tret, a husband that isn't the mfaning of leap year. If all men were as go'od as their obit uary makes them, wouldn't this be grand old world to live in A big boy was to Mr.

and Mrs F. E. Abbott the first of this week and they say it looks like, its "pa." Brine us vour tin and iron work. We guarantee all II. J.

Hoetzel Co. fYoti will think so, when you see our stock of goods, that we came to please. Claflin Hardware, Implement Co. The convention will close next Tuesday evening with a concert. Admission is reasonable and everybody should go.

Notwithstanding the bad Condition of the roads, there has been Considerable I wheat on the1 market the past few clays. Carpets at wholesale, with teil per cent and freight added. Call and see samples and get pricC3. G. W.

Norris. Frank Sceley is the' happy father a bright young man 6 weight. Frank is ho' longer in that house. The seasoii is here' for breaking plows and stirring plows'. We sell several kinds.

Claflin Hardware Ifflplemeut The Social given by' the ladies of the M. E. church last week, was quite an and was fairly well Charley Mayo was pver to Hoisingtoa boys cay Charley has r. halfay Station and, 'hi order to economise he doc3 the livery driving for Lumber, shingles, lath, doors; sash, bliiid moldings, plaster hair, lime and cement. Oak and Cedar post3, Agents for the cekurfitcej Canon City Coal, We intend keeping everything in the luni bcr line.

Call and see us. At The Front! Is at the front wrJi an immense1 stock of Spring goods, staples and novelties. Dress In all neSv shades and styles, OhaliiesV sateens, Ginghams, Bedford cords, White goods; Embroidery, etc; i he Very Best Lines of trimmings fer shown in Claflin-Silk Velvets Passem eiitrie and Guimp in all shades and designs. Big Bargains Iu Clothing. New and Nobby styles in spring suits for men ttud boys.

s. In the la'Jest spring 3tylcs. Straw hats, Stiff hats, Ci'tlshcrs, etc. TRUIISAMfiLISlS. And other items too numerous to mention; OUR GROCERY STOCK.

Is complete and We pay the highest mar 1 kef price for all. kinds of country produce. CO. Hats and Cap llOESLER, Vice President. M.C.ELMORE, President.

FRANK CLAFLIN STATE BANK. Transacts a general Banking business. Interest paid on time deposits Money always on hand to loan on good approved security. A cordial invitation is extended to the general public for their patronage. DIRECTORS, telle Giles, George Cram, W.

T. Garwood, O. B. E. J.

INGERSOLL. Proprietor of O. LCONEY, Cashier. Frank Roeslei, W. D.

Jellison, M. C. Elmore, Looney. and. Ssue Reasonable Feed and Sale Central XJiiversr, IFeecL First-cla'ss Turnouts OUR AIM 18 TO PLEASE, GIVE US A CALL.

McDcrmbt's Livery love sown, comic Hail beautiful queen, Glee Skating, Glee Poor jilted Joliuathan, One of P. P. BliJJ best comic sonifs acted cult in full. Will close with the side-splitting tableau of, One hundred years hence. Come one trad all, rtjoy a phsisaut evening and; See what lias been done.

Admission ton ancl'flftecu cents; S. E. James, Director, When, you want to hire a rig, call at McDermet's livery bam and cefcure a first-class at bed rock prices. Our aim is to satisfy r-'a3 and we feel sure that we bin do 'so. Give us a call and you will coaio aSia' Spcbiai attention giv'en to regular.