Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-29

Tor anOtner year, Oaturudy-
August Bruener, of Clarence called,
Saturday and subscribed for the DEM
oCRAT. So the good work goes on
The auction sale of Hans Carsten-
sen, in Clarence township, Friday.
was big success. Over 81, 400 90
worth of things were disposed of.
VIM. Gagleman, of Clarence, was
a caller at this Office this week. He
reports rough feed scarce in his Yiein-
ity, but otherwise farmers are feeling
in good spirits.
Three families from Nebraska,
came in Friday. They are friends
of Meyer & Jurgensen, and will settle
on lands in the west part of the
county, Immediately.
Rev. Watson preached Sunday at
the M. E. church to a good sized au-
dience. He left on Monday for Pratt
Center, and will probably move his
family to this city this week.
In the third ward we hear Messrs.
g. E. Sowle, Morgan Caraway, Dave
Gephart, o. B. Wilson, D. G. Luse
and George N. Moses talked of as
good timber out Of which to make
councilman
Rev. M. l.. Gates. who at one time,
about 1881, was minister in charge of
flock here, is now considered the
leading Methodist minister of Wichita,
having large congregation, and
lucrative charge.
The robin is here,-so also is the
lark and the mocking bird, and the
early risers are greeted 10y their
sweet enchanting warblings every
morning, making them feel rs though
they surely were in Paradise.
Thomas Dent called Saturday and
renewed his subscription to the DEMO
Graf, also renewing for copy of the
paper which he sends to Old England,
to let his relatives know how we do
things in wide-awake America.
w. w. Winstead has leased the
store room on Main street, which has
just been vacated by the Famous
clothing house. Mr.. Winstead will
move his stock of groceries into his
new quarters as soon as possible.
An eastern man who went to Da-
kota, the land Of the blizzard, was
somewhat surprised to find the temper
ature SO extremely sultry. He met his
wife whom he had deserted the year
before and she made it hot for him.
Friends of Rev. Pitkin will be glad
to learn that he has been returned to
his charge in this county. By the
way, he met with quite an accident
while at Wichita, falling against a
mantel and cutting his face quite
badly.
The sassafras aud chocolate social
given by the ladies of the Presbyteri-
an church was a decided success. Ev-
cry body seemed to enjoy the lunch,
and have good time generally. The
evening being mild big crowd turned
out.
Sunday the water was anything
but warm, but this did not hinder
three ''mourners," of the colored
Baptist church from being immersed
in Walnut Greek. A large number
of people drove down to witness the
baptising.
Will Hacker has returned from the
east, where he has been laying in a
stock of goods for the new store of
Hacker Bros. He was in New York
City during the late blizzard. His
sister, Miss Emma Hacker, returned
with him from lie Port, Indiana, and
will make her home in this city.
Mrs Moore, of the firm of II. @.
Comins & Co. will accompany Mrs
Comins to Chicago and St. Louis,
where they will select the finest and
largest stock of Millinery goods ever
brought to Great Bend, and on their
return will take up their residence
here and help carry on the business of
the Ladies' Bazaar.
Sheriff Wilson was telegraphed
from. Hoisington Saturday night to