The Washington Republican Washington County Thursday June 1, 1900 Barnes. Many of the farmers in this vicinity are replanting their corn, their first stand has been destroyed by worms. Miss REYNOLDS, of Parallel, returned from Frankfort last Thursday and was met at the train by her brother. They are working the Ludwick farm this year. Mrs. John McFADDEN and Mrs. Irvin HOGUE visited in Waterville Monday. Geo. ROSS, the harness maker of Beattie, Ks., was looking up a location for a harness shop in town, Monday. Silas BUTLER bought a new driving horse of Wm. WINKLEPLECK the first of the week. Cort THOMAS and Wm. McFADDEN of Waterville, were in our city Monday on business among our stock feeders. Peace and happiness reigns supreme in our city since the joint is closed and there is no let up of business. The farmers are coming from far and near and they receive good prices for their produce. C. OSBORN, our harness maker, was a business called at Waterville, Monday. Wm. RUBY is working for John McFADDEN this week; he also carries the U.S. Mail to the night trains. John QUEEN and Chas. FELLOWS left for Perry, O.T., Tuesday morning. The bee hive of the town is our creamery station. So far this year we have not heard one complaint. J. M. WOLVERTON, the manager, is will liked by our farmers and through his wise management a large route has been secured and mik is coming in daily for miles and miles around the town. Mrs. Jas. McGHEE, of Frankfort, came in on the afternoon train Tuesday and remained over decoration day. Mrs. McGHEE has many friends here who are always glad to see her. We all miss her, especially the old soldiers whose true friend she is . J.A. BUTLER, president fo the Exchange Bank returned Tuesday evening from his Oklahoma trip. D.M. BEAVER, after a two weeks' sojourn in Oklahoma visiting his son and daughter, came in on the evening train, Tuesday.