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Daily Republican., 1886-04-21
Swept by a Flood.

PIrTsFIELD, Mass, April 2O.-A ter
rible accident has occurred at East Lss
resulting in large loss OF life and
much damage TO property. At 6 O'CLOCK
this morning the village was inundated
and devastated by the breaking away
OF q dam nc the Mud Pond Reservoir,
about two ard one half miles from the
village.
The pond covered many acres OF
swamp, and was increased from its
regular limited size by extensive ams
built by a club of manufacturers as a
storage place for water. East Lee vii.
lage, whose half dozen paper mills are
situated on the stream, received its frat
gnews OF the accident when the food
came pouring down the streets, with
the water from four to ak feet deem.
and bringing with 1t trees, portions oi
houses, barns, fences, Wagons ami ever '
form OF movable property.
The people ted IN the slopes of the
Xaziz fIinzfzf iieh i the torrent was
2&N kpusss moved and
Ike EliifsB on river TIE
Ffed sEest LEE. and went on
down the road. sdestroying gardens,
lawns and fences, and moving smaller
buildings, but 1t had not power to ut
terly wreck large houses, though The
damage done will amount to may
thousands Of dollars.
As soon as possible the people went
up the line of the feed toward The
pond, and found tae ruin worse as thew
approached the startling point of the
91Frent. Fortunately the track of The
Hood ~as along the spHrsely inhabited
country; but what deatr u etion there
was for 1t to do, in wrecking three OF
four houses along It's way, was
thoroughly accomplished, and much
STOCK, besides property, is lost. Tne
scene is one of terrible desolat;on. and
the town of East Lee Is wild with OK.
element.
II. 30 a. m The bodies recovered and
identified are. thus far, those Of Mr.
White ard wife and two young daueh.
tiers, and Mr.. King and wife, and Eiug's
son and his wife. Eleven boGies have
30 far been found, and three persoLs
who lived on the track OF the hSod ara
missing. Whites carriage ghops ave
destroyed. Harrison Garhela's papsr
mill is undermined. Dscker's, Verraa's,
ana Gtlmore's paper mills are all {
nadly damaged, aud Joan McLapsh
Inns machine shops are wrecked,
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21
Fiery Greeks.

ATHENS, April 20 Four steamers
nave been chartered to conevy tro1ps
10 Woo. from whence they ara t. march
afsthe front. The soldiers are entha la
tic for var against ths Ta1lis, and the
sernt Gtfietal papers are warliks in their
ntterah cea
The greatest sc'ivity prevails in the
transport department at the Pirnls A
large supply Of war material las Leen
ordered To be sa"' 70 Tbasnaiy with The
pEomptest possible despatch.
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21
Delaware Watch Olnb

Millard Il. Davis Ia taking names 70,
tne next Delaware Watch Club (the
eleventh series), which will be started
on wednesday, evering, May 8. By
joining one Of these clubs You can buv
watch at the very lowest cash price.
and at the same time have the adyan.
tage OF the easy terms OF 81 per week.
For further information call on Millard
b. Davis, 8 East Second street.
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21
Poor Jonas.

Jonas Heck seems to be one of those
unfortunate individuals on whom the
chains Of intempersDcs are no firmly
riveted that he finds 1t impossible to
shake them Off Every time that he is
arrested he makes promises of refsrma.
tion, which he is always just as certain
to break. This morning he was again
before Judge CummiDs, and fine Of 81
and costs was imposed, which will send
him to jail for several weeks.
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21
Jay Gould Denounced


CHICAGO, April ga nd
ing. said to be q gathering Of 4
the town OF Lake, was held d
to discuss Jay Gould sud III
western strike. About four 4
people were present A y|
made by p. T. Barry, d ID
who gave Gould's history la
with the Wabash Road, lid
he issued $40, 600. coo Of FASH
payable to himself aud l1lt
pie to make eD0rmUul tiE
watered stock. George B q
editor OF q knights Of LAD
thought their great wtspoA |
ballot box.
Judge Pendergatt narnla
career In buying up lsgiilil
judges. Gould's duplisiIy VI
Derby he compared with Y
tempting Eve, and as The tr'
were not made any cooler y
transaction, 80 the heat Of Pug
ion had not lessened GoaIdi
rasoality. Resolutions wtls
4 IL
denouncing Jay Gould as a. ID
foo of the wage workers Of lA'
States In particular and lsael
every where In general, aaa
themselves TO use every y
means to support the employ
Southwestern Railroad sys'el
cially and morally Ia iheir lei'
gle against an INSCRIPTIONS -
com ittee of four ID every o.
nine precincts OF the town wy
ed 10 solicit aid and iofssiu
strikers.
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21

The following prop'i, he U0uhl
Tuesday afternoon o. !, and sIp frspI
by Sheriff Ford; Lo' si rec sOIf
east side of Locust T T.i5ps "
belonging 10 Gnari'S ssOO; lot q
Dupont, Esq,, TOT .s s nd, DIN
story frame hollse, .o 'sntb, belsls
i Ssson Lopez IolS 70 0 w 1tslv p rex
800: lot and tbfse a,reer. bsl0t
south side of Fifth ,. s,Ipl Camp
bard, belonging 70 q S SlS fol- S,@
Joseph A. Richarobo.'
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21
The A. o. U. w. Entertainments.

Industry lodge, No. 2 A. o. U. W,
gave anotser OF those enjoyable enter
tainnents last night for which 1t has
become go much noted. The hall was
crowded with members, their wives
children and invited guests. The COM
mittee having it in charge was com.
nosed of W. N. Mccormick, @. w.
Kennedy, A. g.. McCsusland, Lewis
k Todd and Joel l.. Lacey. A fBe
collation. was served to those who took
p 'rt a. Farra b Lewis restaurant at the
vlose of The meeting.
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21
NorloE-soHooL ELECTION.

IN
An election for members of the Board OF
held on SATURDAY, May LIST, 1888. Polls
will b. opea at IL o'clock or so minutes there
after, and close at p. m.
me inspectors OF the precinct In which the
election Is TO be held In the ward will mold
the &C. DOL election
Members TO be elected and places o; voting
ara 30 f. lows:
Fist Ward-One member for two years.
roils, No. 80 School hou.e, Second near
Wasi iagtGn str. et
Second Ward-One member for two years,
pol 8. FELTON, HOUSE, second and walnut
streets,
third Ward-ons member for two years
poils. Public school House Noslo, Elm and
adams strea,s.
Fourth Ward-One mem Dor for Two ears
polls, Public Sc. Dol House Ne. I, Fifth ana
Pine atrests.
sifth Ward-t,ns member for two years,
pol 8, Public School House No. 9,cor, Eighth
and WOliGstoc ssrests.
saith u ard-0ns nambar for two yeays
spols ub' >caool House No. 8, Walnut
b owe Irsft street
SeFe7th rRr iReDem ber for two yea RS
MS, fnplie Schoei House No. 2, corner OF
Il eVenth aud ssn.nsion stresis.
Elkasb N2r5-- ono member for two years.
Ipolis, Public school House No. s, cor. Sey.
eth and =, ruce streets. :
| Einth WBra-lne member for two wears.
polls, Id AesdsDy.
Tenth wtrd-Ose member for two years.
poiis, Pubic SehooI House No. IL, Third and
l 6ar.ilon B.rees
1 Ete'eIta ard-Ons member for two
yesfs, p9lls, Pubic School House no. 10
corner "a: and harrison streets.
JOHN =. GKCHE.
Secretary Board OF Public Education.
AL lot
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21

James Grow, Of New Castle, who wss
some years ago bailiff ct the court
house, started for Washington this
morning In obedience 70 q Summons
from Secretary of State Bayard. james
made application some time ago for 4
position, and there IL no doubt but =
place OF some kind has been found for
him.
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21
FIFTH EDI1'


i, me J Baltimore ana NJ
i Iosa H. COMPANY mp co@ nm rsii;a
D Building, Market " a.. sSs o y
ger Feeppp sns ;,sg . the sr cot W
along In the su,n u,n,,on soas
: number Of the uns o. nsst
Si u ss,s ,'. were hired aassSSp ss!
to t. i h,rs morning, and D Il P \ !,
', work. 4l[e s = large number : n.y. y
o %s,sfial as It /. torn raa y,
company on the c ssssa y
ing Of the tracks. S''Way u
j.. A number Of msch,,,..
IN, ~ removing a1s . part V Of n.y.
i ists G n \ lumber M ysrd, o oss
on the Christian , Soxl d
i LOT . freight and ps SsS,s !
steamer Mary Gor tS,,sa \
company nov Ia u
from shipley street I dosa !. q
a report that the co uU"n u
tne , team Mary Mo raa5 !
The Hunsberser baI,d,,, !
an 81 g. old one, has been a lug 20.
p IN the city. 1t was buIipp XVI y
Bush about the year ' is., y
Tune carried on the lun ny.
the yard between tbe ' h.i,s,
Ohristiana. When On H. ul'la ~
completed compile It was leased al ), " y,
berger, q Pennsylvania a.
for some years before s ~
ployed In the Flsglor cav oss
company on the other sias y
In the course OF time FS. y
lor, manager Of William R''S|
yard, was taken into tha WI Y
the firm became Hun. S y
Aoout the commenCem,D, \
civil war Mr.. Hunsberos sa NJ
Taylor closed ont the bS.is S,s
trade ofthe firm was eIclus,
ern, the war actually rIo rs.i'
factory Mr.. Taylor stst s.i A
some very rough eIDsL.'
South where he went on ! Mn ~
money, but always got ,hm-,
Ing that he was from D.I,3
State being considered SS"''
her sympathies with tbs mi
During the war the sscOsi
used as q hospital for nj
soldiers going home from IA
was afterwards occun.
Thompson as a coach ivI,r|
VIM. ii. Wright for the AM.
Robert BirLie for some y,'|
sail loft in the building. mi
more company for some iiut }
the business Of refrigeraIur'
but was closed by the sheriff!
w. Stone, before be removed
present quarters, carried on
chandiery and rubber goods b
the first story. Thsre wa 1
OF other tenants which csnnu
TO mind at the present Tim,
eighteen years ago, when Va
was widened, about eight
taken from the side Of tho
The Baltimore aud Philldslr
road Company bought the pioI
years ago from Mr.. Bush.
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21
N,gbt school Pos'i, ",ni

Prof. orabb informs ms hl so S'1 CONF
his night session Iii 81, ou acp%s1
until sss TaS'da' sooye his his f tSs p
% .avS. assd pennImna sneaopl nOf
well together. ps. Al
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21
n DidntPa's

Hon. @. B. Lore, IN, ' osoSpsil1
yesterday in tho l HOUSE 30 u in1crsa.., !
preparation ils Of ss 90 ooV oShris'isn,, !,
but the House"sst uo"
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21
Lodge MAafing

Tomorrow, Thursday evening, Will
mtngton Lodge, No. l, A o. U. W.,
will hold an important meeting, and
every member is requested to be pres
emit. The new bylaws will be taken
up for consideration, and other business
OF equal importance transacted.
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21
Men Laid OF.

Las evening the Pusey g. Jones Com.
pany laid off q number OF ship joiners
until the arrival OF the hull of the
steamer that is being constructed at
Hillman's boat yard, Cooper's Point. 1t
will get here about Nav is.
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21

GALvIN.-un the 2Oth inst, Peer Calvin,
aged ~ years.
Relatives aud friends are respectfully in
vtted to attend his funeral from his late resi-.
denee, No, 500 Chestnut street, ON Friday
afternoon, at !. 90 O'Clock. Mass at St,Paul's
Church lnterment at new cathedral GENE.
tsYy
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21
MARRIED

WARD-WILLlAMS.-on the nth inst,
az No. Sll Taylor street, this city, by
Right Rev. u. j Russell, Jr., MIR. AionEa
Ward Of Wilmington, and Miss Sarah II
Williams OF Elkton, Md,
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21
Jeannie winston

In Fra Divalo, In Galatia, statue figure,
statue bust and many other styles In
cabinet size are for sale Mt j. Paul
Browns studio, 617 Market street. 20
cents each.
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21
CRANOR g. CO.

Are selling Mems Gauze
Shirts at IS cents, which,
when gone, they will not be
able to replace for less than
374 cents.
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21
CRANOR g. co,

Are selling Ladies Rib
bed Hose at IS cents; worth
IS cents.
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21
uEALD a Uo's PUBLIC SALE

HEALD Uo'S PUBLIC SALE
REAL ESTATE. STOCKS, BONDS AND
OTHER SECURITIES,
At Central EXCHANGE. seventh and Market
streets, Wilmington, Del,
SATURDAY, APRIL "a, 1880,
At4p. m, sharp,
i. Two story brick dwelling, No. 1915
Maiout stree, ! rooms, bath, hot and cold
2. Two-stoIS brick dwelling, No. 600 M on.
roe street, hot and cold water, 7 rooms and
bath, front porch and yard, side alley; lot
8. TwostoFy brick dwelling, eaeterly sjde
OF Cedar street, betweea Anchorage sire at
in.x7t n.
Three. story brick dwelling. No. 4lo
Lombard street, . rooms and bath; lot lsx20
3. Three two story brick dwellings. Nos,
1A $50 aAd ia East EieveDth street, lin
4 roof newly painted, rooms, bath, hot and
GOLD water; lots 14x72
0. Double front lot, vest side Of New Das-
tie avenue, 20 n. north of A 30 IT., BY aver.
aye % IT., extending 10 Head street
~. Two stalls In Club Stable, Third ard
Washington streets.
stock.
.: sixteen shares First National Bank
10; Three shares Central National Bank
II; Two shares Security Trust Company
For terms sec large bill or apply to
HEALD & CO.,
. en.ral Exchange, Seventh and Market
sHsotA Rzl.2t
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21
CRANOR g. CO.

Are selling Six-button
Silk Gloves at 90 cents that
have been costing 81 so per
dozen.
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21

Something new and ,es,. IS''Il. .o;:,I
drill at Scott hiVs Go snd 90 !
Thursdsy evening.
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21

Fan drill, Scott Literary Associa
ton, Thursday night in Scott M. K
Church.
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21

Go to Harris, 416 King St., for dry
goods and trim u nRs. Cheapest place
IL me cIJy.
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21
CRANOR g. CO.

Are selling all-wool IN
gram Carpets at SO cents,
whit h, to be appreciated,
need only to be seen.
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21
Young KeopIe,s Lea-ne.

r Inc lisspNS5esohn Mals @ artette of
PhAAqs llssi sassteSi by Marie s,
sbps snc8yr e. Keffer. v:o.
!. 2 Islts ~ d ltfs jose Marco Dertiu.
( ~ a u naicals this even
Z 1s.k enegfsg sshool hail OF G .aoo
! hhder Tar auspices OF the
/ 1ea1fS Esople's Lsague. - -.
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21
Philadelphia, Wilmington & Bsltimsu Railroad
MARCH 3lsT. 1855.
Trains leave Wilmington Is follows

Philadelphia (express), q, 2t2. slb. 30
90 sls 800, 10, Il, 10 o., il 50, ii 81 AZ. N
IL As, d, 500, 3 n es5, mp. N.
Accommodation, 40, 7 90, I 06, 10 30 q. m.
For Chester (express), $40, 7 60, . 90. o 10
sT, IL 50, IL 81, q. m. ~ Is, 8 ~, s. ami II
Accommodation. 10. 700. o5 slk 10 ac
s.m. 2 30, 4 90, I 20 and 50 y. m.
New York, 200, 2t2, sl5, $50, 7 co.
10 %, II 81 q: m; sl2 q, lba, $50, SOC,
"a 70 ~ and II p. IN.
Eor West Chester, via I4amokin ~ and
For Newark and intermediate 81. lions.
| &6a. III.
Baltimore and intermediate etst.3rs. 1.
Q. M; Sd q. III. and II % night
baltimore And Bay Liae,T.S5 u. N,
! BaltiEors and Washington, / rs. 4 %, o.
lols,ll 70 An; II tS, u le,1 %, 40 ~ and AZ
In. M.
Few U1stis, X, 10 ID, an; 90, Q 90, 0 %,
Geors ssown and Lewos 8 &c {. M; 0 80 ana
Is D. Ii.
seators and intermediate stations, $40 y.
Aa1ingtsr, DcImar and way stations, 3 30
10 10 . m.
Express for Harrington. 6op.m.
Express for Dover, harrington and DelmaP,
u 70 ,. m weekdays, and II b6 p. m. every
franklin City, 8 IS A,p.
Express for Norfolk, IL 20 p. m. weekdays
and II % p. n. daily.
Leave Phiiadel ,hia, Broad street, for
Wilmington lexpress), IL 2a 3 so, I 70. 81,
70, 10 ~, II %, II 80 o. In, IL Go, 3O1, or,
Of, 81, e07, 81, II 10 and IL "a d In
Accom- mediation, o 80, 10 28 a. M, ] ", 8 30.
4 70, ~, 80, 30 and II IS p. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS
for philadelphia (express), 20o, asa, 8 Is.
20, IL b q. m, - and IL p, N.
Accommodation, . 10 a. m; IL 10, 8 u, 40
s1b p. On.
For Chester texpress). 7 n, IL q a. NJ, 8 ~
and II D. m.
Accommodation, 8 10 a. m, IL 10, Is, 20,
and b p. N.
For New York lexpress), 400. 2b2, slb,
~, II bt Q. m; 8 ~, IL p. N.
For West Chester, via LamOkin, $40 a, m.
and % p. m,
Baltimors and Washington, / "a, 4 40, o..
10 10 a.m.Ane Is y m. Baltimore, Ia 90 night,
Leave Philadelphia, Broad street, for vii.
mington (sxpross), Ia 26, 8 20, 70, 10 a, m,
DO, IL 10, and IL ~ p. RI.
Accommodation, 8 SO, 10 2s .. M, OS. @ 10.
8 30, and IL S3 p. m.
Fer further Information passengers are 70
fofrso 10 the ticket ONCE at the station.
Traias marked thus t")are limited ex1Irees.
upon which extra fare Is charged.
j. Z. wOOB.
General Passenger Agent
OsAhLsS Il. Puea GeAersl Manager.
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21

For good and cheap iurniture so :.
L. l.. Me3ick, 305 and sol W. SECOND St,
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21

WTANTED-A SITUATION As'HOJJSF.
Wv keeper; vol experieGced, can give
me best OF reference. apply at 700 West
Seventh street naI.ats
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21

A CADEMY or MUSIC.
N delaware Avenue and Tatnali st.
Thursday cad Friday, iptil q and e.
= PERFORMANCES DAILY q
Afternoon At q. Evening alta
The Famous Newly Welded
COUNT AN Ia COUNTESS MAGRT,
Formerly MRS. GENERAL TOM THUMB.
Just arrived from their bridal tour in
Eurose 10 crafty the public desire they
Will appear Mt each entertainment in the
identical Wedding costumes worn at the
marriage ceremony.
BAR0N ERNEST MAGRI.
Brother to the Count, will appear In q
laughsble pantomime, entitled
THE POET IN DISTRESS.
The Midget Sisters,
Miss Lucy Adams abd Miss Sarah Adams.
LOGREEIA,
The Royal Oonjurer.
Mis- Sarah Adams will appear In her won
derful Mysterious Aerial Suspension.
MASTER DE FOREST,
The Egyptian Hoy Jusglsr.
POPULAR PRICES.
Admission 20 osnis. Children under 10
years OF age, 10 cents.
Reserved seats now on sale at 4. II. Bay
nard's lewelrg store, corner Fifth and Market
streets. ago
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21

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CRANoR g. CO.

Are selling a Black Surah
Silk at IS cents that is es-
pecially cheap.
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21

NT AnTED-fIRLS ruR .tENEhAI,
w housework TO go TO Newport, BELL evus
and Ceotrevllle; alto n chambermaid 10 20
70 new oastio Call at 965 Orange ST. Its
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21

WANTED AN UNFURNtSHsU
w room in central location for phy.
siclan's ONCE, or board and use OF psror.
Tsrms to be moderate. Address M, b this
office. ~
Daily Republican., 1886-04-21

ENOh BEN Id MA SMALL TRUCK
~ farm, within quarter of mile Of q
Iailroad station and an hour and u hairs
street. aolsat
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1886-11-11

Don't forget the place to find
bargains in millinery goods, Miss
Belle Moore's, Wilmer building.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1886-11-11
LEPROSY-

and consequently nCurable. It is impossible to de-
scribe her sufferings. Her body from the crown of
her head to the soes of her feet was mass Of decay
masses of flesh rotting of and leaving great cavities
Her fingers festered and three or four nails dropped
of at one time. Her limbs contracted by the fearful
liberation, and for several years she did not leave
her bed. Her weight was reduced from 125 to 60 lbs
Perhaps some faint idea OF her condition can be
Cleaned from the fact that three pounds OF Cosmo-
line or ointment were used per week dressing her
sores Finally the physicians acknowledged their
defeat by this Black Wolf. and commended the suf.
.ferer to her alwlsc Creator.
Her husband hearing wonderful reports of the use
or SwIFTs SPECIFIC Is. S. S., prevailed on her to
try II as last resort She began its use under pro-
test but soon found that her system was being re-
heved or the poison as the sores assumed a red and
healthy color. as though the blood was becoming
until last February every sore healed; she dis
cardcd chair and crrtchcs and was for the first time
IN twelve years a well woman. Her husband Mr.
A Bailey, is in business at 17I Blackstone Street
Boston, and will take pleasure in giving the details
of this wonderful cure Send TO MS for Treatise on
Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free.
1HE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer g. Atlanta Ga
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1886-11-11

The Famous Dry Goods, Cloth
ing Boot and Shoe House, of Great
Bend, has received from eastern manu-
facturers large consignment of mems
and boys clothing, which they will of.
fer to the trade at half their value.
Suits that will cost you anywhere else
ST, SO and S15 will be sold by the
Famous at the rediculously low price
of Sc, $7.65 and 1886. Boots that
will cost you elsewhere 1926, $3.50
and $3.50, will be sold by them at
$3.50, 1925 and s2.35. Remember
that the Famous advertises only what
it has on sale. Therefore consider we'll
where you buy clothing. boots and
shoes. To buy of the Famous will
save you % to so per cent on the dol
lar. Look for the sign Famous, two
doors west of Barton County Bakery.
The cheapest and only cash house In
the county.
Yours for low prices,
Famous"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1886-11-11

Or Black Leprosy is a disease which is considered
ncurablc but it has yielded to the curative proper
world s. = s. Mrs. Bailey OF West Somerviie
Mass. near Boston. was attacked several years ago
with this hidcons black eruption and treated By
disease was species OF
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1886-11-11
NEW MILLINER Y FIRM.

-Chappell & Chappell. successors
to Lowry 81 ChappelI, have a full
line of nice goods and they are bound
to please. We can and will sell as
cheap as the cheapest. We pay no
rent and no interest. Come and see
US and and we will make you glad,
Mrs. j. w. CHAPPELL.
FLORA CHAPPLL.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1886-11-11
LOCAL NEWS.
& Easily.

Let us have the street railway
by all means.
"A. G. Schermerhorn went to
Kansas City this week.
The dust, since the disappearance
OF the street sprinkler, is nuisance.
The mummifed Indian maiden
has been on exhibition here this week.
Miss Edna Flint. of South Haven,
Mich, neice of Mr.. Clement, is the
guest of his family.
-Brucks & Co. will occupy the ell
egant store room in the Kline build
ing now almost complete.
The bridal cake presented by Mr.
Heils of the Barton County Bakery
to Miss Nora Gibson was beauty.
Morrison Bros have purchased
four lots on the east side of the square
and will shortly put planning mill
ON them.
The side walk along Main street
beginning at Bruck's corner and run
ming north a considerable distance is
in deplorable condition.
The new new town Albert on
the Great Bend Extension of the
Santa Fe is said to be improving won
derfully fast. Houses are going up
and the people are buoyant.
Mr.. G.. w. johnson, of the Ea-
gle Hotel has reftted and refurnish-
ed the house SINCE it came into his
possession and we are glad to learn
that he is having a very liberal pat
ronage.
We have it from a reliable source
that party of B. q NJ. railroad sur
veyors were in the north part of the
county this week. It is only mat
ter of time till we shall have this
great system also. Great Bend has
reason to boom.
ID. n. Heller has let the contract
of building line business block on
Main street to Morrison Bros. From
plans we have seen we judge it will be
the most elegant structure in the city
We still need more houses of like
character. Business property rents
readily and at good figures.
"A combat of short duration ex-
cited the east end of town a few days
since. To the classical student it re-
calls the field of ancient Troy where
Minerva girded on the habiliments OF
mortal combat and led the Grecian
hosts to victory. Now is an opportu-
nifty for second Homer to give to the
world a second Had.
As matter af news and not an
advertisement we will say to our read
ers that we have never known goods
to be sold so cheap as they are now in
Great Bend. 1t is absolutely sur
prising the amount of goods you can
. buy for small amount of money.
We will not attempt to give the
names of the merchants selling such
cheap goods, but we can assure our
readers that if they buy of those who
advertise literally, they viii not miss
Il. Look over our advertisers you
will see who are selling the goods.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1886-11-11
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We have just received an i'm
mense stock of mems and
boys Sample Caps that we
Will sell for SOC on 81 for the
next 80 days. Now is your
chance 10 prepare for cold
Weather.
ELWOOD & Go.
Opposite Post Office.
Ladies, if you want the latest
styles in hats call on Chappell &
Chappell.