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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-05-31
THE LATEST FIRE.
The Old Union Hotel the Scene Of
Devastation.

Between II and / O'Clock Monday
night the alarm of fire was sounded
from church bells and railroad engine
whistles, and those who were aroused
from peaceful slumbers rushed to where
the leaping flames put to blush the
bright moonlight, and found that the
rear of the old Union Eotel was a mass
of flames.
The fire apparently started i'll the
kitchen of the hotel, and by the time
the hose carts were got on the grounds
and streams put to play upon the build
ing, had gained such Roadway in the
old frame structure that fears were en-
tertained that the entire building
would go. However, with persistent
effort and good judgment in putting
streams of water where they would do
the most good, the fire was subdued
before it reached the main part of the
building.
This old frame structure is one of
the first buildings put up in Great Bend,
and stood for many years on the corner
of Main and Broadway where the opera
house block now is. 1t was moved Il
couple of years ago to the secon block
north, where it now stands, and being
refitted and added to has been kept
open as hotel ever since. It is own
ed by n. IL. Richie, and at present is
under the management of w. Il. King.
The building and contents were fully
insured. The entire west end of the
building, a story and half structure,
is total wreck, the bedding, carpets,
ETC., in the upper rooms, and kitchen
and pantry fixtures below being either
burned OF otherwise destroyed. 1t is
impossible to estimate the damage. In
the main part of the building the only
dammage was from water the fire boys
having to get into that part of the
building in order to check the advance
of the flames.
NOTES.
John Dimmitt would make good
fireman-he is an herculean worker.
jake IhlllSI HAS d HestIG dS large dS d
milk pail, and the fire laddies will never
forget it.
Did you get wet? The fire boys will
have TO have rubber coats and hats.
VIII the city council provide them?
The way cObble stones and brick bats
flew through wire screens last night
was rather slam on the water
works, which could not break a Win
dow until the screen was broken.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-05-31
Figure Your Standing.

An exchange says if you want to
know your standing i'll society follow
the instructions given and the result
will be the name by which you are
popularity known. Put down in figures
the year in which you were born; to
this add your age at your next birth
day, provided it comes before January
1st, otherwise add your age at your last
birthday; multiply the result obtained
by 900; from this result subtract $751;
1913. Now in this result substitute for
the figures, corresponding letter of the
alphabet, a for l, b for ,, C for and so
on
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-05-31
How to Act In Emergencies.

If an individual is endowed with
common sense and can exercise self
control when necessary, a slight knowl-
edge of physiology will enable him to
act in an emergency.
a boy is brought home with a severe
cut on his arm. The blood spurts out
of the wound, showing plainly that an
artery has been severed. 1t is fortunate
if member of the family can come for
ward and bind two pieces of cloth Sc
curely around the limb directly above
and below the wound; the blood will
cease to flow, and even if there should
be unavoidable delay in the arrival of
the doctor, he will be able to save a life
that would certainly haYe been sacri-
feed if the prompt treatment mention
ell had not been resorted to.
a whole family were thrown into a
state of excitement by the youngest
child rushing into the house and declar-
ing that big snake had ''bited him.
The mother tainted, the father paced
the floor, while the rest of the family
embraced the child and cried over him
until, between the wound and the eX-
citement, he came near being thrown
into commissions. a neighbOr, hearing
the excitement, came into the room,
and taking the child in her arms, MUIR
INJURED words of encouragement, then
turning towards a member of the fami-
ly, she asked for carbonate of soda.
Moistening small portion of the soda
with water, she applied it to the wound;
when the soda became dry she mois-
an hour was overjoyed to see upon the
white surface of the application unmis-
taxable evidence of snake virus.
Rusty nails make ugly wounds, which
if not attended to at once may cause
great suffering perhaps death. Smoke
the wound with wool OF ::woolen cloth /;
fifteen minutes in the smoke will re-
move the worst class of Inflammation
The terrible pain caused by being
severely burned may be almost in
stantly relieved by applying mixture
of strong. fresh, clean lime water
mixed with as much linseed oil as it
will cut. Before applying. wrap the
burn in cotton wadding saturated with
the lotion. Wet as often as it appears
dry, without removing cotton from
burn for nine days, WREN new skin
will probably have formed.
Bleeding at the nose frequently
causes extreme prostration. If the
nose bleeds from the right nostril, pass
the fiRger along the edge of the right
jaw until the beating of the artery is
felt. Press hard upon it for five min
utes and the bleeding will stop.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-05-31
SHORTHORN BULL FOR SALE

Comanchie Chief Sd, Is months old;
a roam; large and handsome; sired by
Donald Airdrie 55380, which took LIST
premium at Great Bend fair last fall;
dam, Bright Lady Sd, Ga young Phyl-
is) bred by Mrs. Ann E. Wornell,
Winchester, KY, will be sold to the
highest bidder for cash, on Saturday,
June 9th, at 1 o'clock p. m, OH west
side of court house square. This is
very fine young bull and will make a
prize winner if handled right.
9t2 HENRY T. HAGEN.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-05-31
The Time to Advertise.

Not one man in hundred, perhaps,
is lohg-headed enough to see that the
time an advertisement is of the most
value is when trade is dull. There is
nothing so extremely funny as a news
paper advertisement. The object of an
advertisement is to draw custom. 1t
is not, was not and never will be de-
signed for any other purpose. So the
merchant waits until the busy season
comes, and his store is so full of Gus
toners that he can't get his hat off,
and then he rushes off to the newspaper
office and inserts his advertisement in
the papers. When the dull season gets
along, and there is no trade, and he
wants to sell his goods SO bad, and it is
impossible for him to pay his rent, he
takes out his advertisement-that is,
some of them do, but occasionally a
level-headed merchant puts in bigger
one and scoops in all the business,
while his neighbors are making mort
cages to pay the gas bill.-Netc Neri-
can.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-05-31
National Democratic Convention.

The national democratic committee having met
in the city of Washington OH the 22d day of Feb,
1888, has appointed Tuesday, the fifth day of June
next at noon, the time, and chose the city Of ST.
LOUIS the place OF holding the national democratic
convention.
Each state is entitled to representation therein
equal to- double the number of its senator's and
representatives in the congress of the United States.
The democrats of each organized territory and the
district of Columbia are invited to send two dele
gates, subject to the decision of the convention as
to their admission. All democrats conservative
citizens of the United States irrespective of past
Political association and differences, who unite
with in the effort for pure economical and con-
stitutiona government, cordially invited to
join in sending delegates to the convention.
WIN. H. BARNUM. Chairman.
FREDERICK o. PRINCE. Secretary.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-05-31
vestibule Trains To Chicago.

The Vestibule train is a new factor
in western railroad transportation. 1t
is claimed for these trains that on
account of their being connected by
steel hoods all danger of telescoping in
case of accident is removed, the train
being practically one continuous car
1t is certain that the oscillation OF the
cars is greatly reduced, and it is also
certain that the vestibule trains afford
the greatest comfort yet known to
travellers. The adoption of this style
of train by the Chicago, Santa Fe &
California Railway between Kansas
City and Chicago is strong bid for
the passenger traffic between the
West and Chicago. This new road is
in many particulars ahead of any of
It's older competitors, and will un-
doubtedly be the popular road to
Chicago.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-05-31

Down i'll the neutral strip, where
they have no law, when bad man
kills somebody and tries to run q town
the citizens collect and fill him full of
buckshot, and the coroner's jury re-
turns verdict of ''justifable homicide
by unknown parties" In the end at
tanned the neutral strip method has the
advantage of the Kansas idea, which is
to board murderers for life at the eX-
pense of the state-K. G.. Times. -
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-05-31
Simmons Liver Regulator

Is what the name indicates Reg
ulator" OF that most important organ,
the liver. Is your liver out OF order =?
Then is your whole system deranged,
the breath offensive, you have head
ache, feel languid, dispirite@, and
nervous, no appetite, sleep is troubled
and unrefreshing. Simmons Liver
Regulator restores the healthy action
of the liver. See that YOU get the
genuine, prepared by J. H. Zeilin q
Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-05-31

y BROKER not long ago when eS-
corting home fair damsel, asked her
what sort of money" she liked best.
OF course the Slushing beauty instant
ly suggested "matrimony." "What
interest does it bring?" inquired the
man of current funds and western wild
cat discount. eff properly invested, -
faltered the charmer, sit will double
the original stock every two years."
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-05-31
Sherif's Sale.
State of kansas,l 90
Barton COuufy >

Barton County.
W. e.. Merritt, A. +. Miller.
BY virtue of Special Execution 10 dire cted
and delivered issued out Of the both District Court
OF the State Of Kansas, sitting in and for Barton
County, in said State, / will, Monday, June
Ilth, A. ID. ISoS, between the hours OF 10 O'Clock
a. m. and , O'Clock p. of said day, the Court
House door in Great Bend in the county and State
aforesaid, offer at public sale and sell TO the highest
bidder for cash in hand, the following described
real property, TO wit: The southwest quarter of
section twelve (12l township twenty (20) range
fifteen 10 west IL Barton County. Kansas. To be
sold subject 10 two mortgages OF S1130.0O, Of
which J. due TO ". J. NELL for $1,000 o, and one
due the Western Farm Mortgage CO.fOr $4,000 said
property 10 be sold as commanded by the said
Special Execution. +. ID. WILsSN. Sheriff.
Saeriff's Once, Great Bend. Nay Sfh, 1885.
cts Cole Bros, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-05-31

SUBSCRIBE for your home paper.
Write for your home paper. Send items
to your home paper. Make ityour own,
to you than even very excellent paper
published hundreds of miles away which
does not know you, and has no palticu-
lar sympathy with your ideas or wants
School Journal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-05-31
Sherif,s Sale.

State Of Kansas,l 90
Barton County,
Aultman, Taylor * Co., vs. Jacob COfer.
BY virtue Of Execution 10 me directed
and delivered issued out OF the % District Court OF
the State OF Kansas sitting in and for Barton
~ in said state, / viii, Monday, July the I'd,
1. ID. 1855. between the hours u 10 O'Clock a u.
and O'Clock p M. Of said day, at the Court House
door in Great Bend, in the County and State afsre-
said, offer public sale and sell the highest bid
der Tor cash in hand all the right title and nteI
est OF the above named defendan
in and the following described Real
property. wit Lot ten ClO), block twenty-eIght
t3s), in HOsingIOn, Barton county, Kansas.
said prOpert levied and TO be sold the prop
erty OF the above named defendant.
+. ID. WILSON, Sheriff
Sherif7s Office. May Both. 1858. st5
Maher & OsmOnd, Attorneys for Plaintiff
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-05-31
MEMORIAL POEM
Dedicated to the G. i. r..
BY JOHN W. DAY,
Post 81.

''Their shall more go down. qeither sha
their moon withdraw itself; for God shall be thei
everla ting light, ''-Isai.
Once more the flies shriIl warming thrills
Along the Northlands granite hills:
Once more. with ensigns trailing low,
Wesbreath the tale of long ago
While drums roll out, and trumpets sound,
And all our land is holy ground
A. sped Loeb Katrine's fiery cross
Fair Scotia's mountain glens along
So in those years of pain and loss
Rang forth stern Freedoms gathering song ;
And mill, and farm, and forest glade,
Poured forth their toilers undismayed.
The sturdy sire with sinewy limb,
The youth with promise burning high,
Passed. while the Nations eye grew dim.
Mid trench and fevered swamp TO die:
Our Unions deadly price they told
With sun-bronzed cheeks-Not Indian gold.
AS on the far Judean shore
The coming Martyr poured the wine
And broke the bread-his wand rings DER,
And left it for solemn sign
"Whene'er assembled we may be.
In this one rite remember mel"
They poured,their lives like chancel wine;
Their flesh parted for prey;
And with springtide flower and vine
Meet in their mem'ry here to-day,
Who dared in Freedoms cause enlist
And taste her CORY Eucharist
Oh, brothers, from the ambient skies
Come to our time-chilrd hearts to-day,
AS mid the lingering SHOWS arise
The bold arbutus buds of May:
Though round you Edens splendors fall
Der shimm'ring plain and jasper wall
Why do we call Ye have not fed:
Heavens gates stand open at your will,
Ye walk whereer our feet are led,
Ye are our COMMISSIONED ones still
Yell guide through the waters high,
When the foaming Jordan by!
To you, my comrads, living still
In earthly forms of ageing clay:
What stirring men'ries thronging thrill
Our hearts Decoration Day.
OF hours when hand and sword are wed
OF camp, and march, and WAKEFIELD red.
The bugles swelling strain has died
Along the brown hills shot -plowed crest;
Hush'd is the shout of martial pride,
And stilled the widely throbbing breast
For victory walked the trembling plain
And Freedom claimed her own again
The zig-zag fence, whence carbines fash'd,
As early morning crystal beamed:
The slope where rlmbling cannon dashd,
And charging bayonets clashed and CLEANED,
In times illuming radiance shine
On hIstOry's page--a bloOd-writ line.
We reached our homes TO some were given
futures fair and cloudless day;
But some, with wounds and sickness riven,
Still watch life's gloomy night away
They grimly watch, mid toll and pain.
With want and woe, grim comrads twain.
Oh, give them aid Wars blast shall blow
Again the Nations sight grow dim
| And He who guides the centuries flow
Shall see the battles furnace glow,
And life-leaves torn the winds bestrow,
And sulphrous navies blazing swim:
But if with grateful children armed,
The storm-swept State shall 'scape unharmed
Here meath tn sun that sees no slave,
We lift the voice of solemn praise
From Eastern to Pacific wave:
ONE LAND, ONE FLAG FOR COMING DAYS!
God keep us free from shore to shore
It'll sun shall rise and set no more -
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-05-31

State OF Kansas, I 49,
Barton County,
4. {. Schermerhorn, VS.. G. T. Peck.
BY virtue Of an execution 10 me directed and de-
hyered. issued out OF the Goth district court of the
state Of Kanss, sitting in and Tor Barton county,
in said State, will, on Saturday, June Q, \. ID.
ISIS, between the hours of II O'Clock a. and ,
O'Clock p. III. Of said day, the Court House door,
in Great Bend, IN the county and state Aforesaid,
offer AT public sale, and sell TO the highest bidder
Tor cash in hand, al the right, title and interest Of
the above named defendant in and TO the following
described real property, TOWN.: The southwest
qu ter a, Of the northwest quarter 90. Of sec
III nine 90, township nineteen 49,, range twelve
cove named defendant
I. d. WILSON, Sheriff.
sheriff Splice May ., 1888. 5t5
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-05-31
Moses Bros old stand,
Piles! Piles! Piles 4!

DR.. Williams Indian PileOintment is
the only sure cure for Blind, Bleeding
or Itching Piles ever discovered. 1t
never fails to cure old chronic cases
of long standing.
Judge Coons, Maysville, Kentucky,
says: CDR. Williams Ointment cured
me after years of suffering.
Judge Coffin bury, Cleveland, Ohio,
says: | found by experience that DIR.
Williams Indian Pile Ointment gives
immediate and permanent relief"
We have hundreds Of such testi-
monials. Do not suffer an instant
longer. Sold by G. A. Hooper. 49y
Democratic National Convention,
St. Louis and return, only SOTO by
the Santa Fe route.
w, TORREY, Agent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-05-31
Sherif's Sale,
STATE OF KANSAS, I 80
Barton County,

STATE Of KANSAS, -
Barton County,
st. John & Marsh Co., VS.. Edward Perz and Cecilia
Pertz.
BY virtue of special execution 10 me directed
and delivered, issued out of the 10Th
district court Of the state of Kansas sitting in and
for Barton county, in said state viii, on Saturday
June 30th, A ID. 1898. between the hours of il
o'clock 4. aud o'clock p. of said day,
at the court house door in Great Bend, in the
county and state Aforesaid offer at public sale and
sell to the highest bidder, Tor cash in hand, the
following described real property to-wit; l The
township sixteen no, range thirteen Q3) west in
Barton county, Kansas. said property 10 be sold
As commanded by the said special execution.
L. ID. WILSON, Sheriff.
Sherif7s Office, May %, 1888
Cole Bros ATTORNEYS for Plaintiff St5
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-05-31

A bargain is offered in an 80 acre
tract of land, seven miles west Of Great
Bend, in Liberty township, well i'm
proved. One mile from school, house
1920 and 12x20-6 rooms; granary
12x22, COW stable, horse stable; shade
and fruit trees; all under fence; is
acres in pasture. Will be a bargain
for cash. Call at or address this
office. 45-6m.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-05-31
For PRESIDENT.
GROVER CLEVELAND.

OLD SETTLERS Reunion to-day.
Everybody take baskets-take full
baskets BID baskets. The grove
eis in splendid condition the under
brush has been cleaned out and there
is not d finer place i'll the county for a
picnic.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-05-31
DIAMONDS.

Watches, Clocks and Jewelry.
Also Quick Meal Gasoline
Stoves. Call on them. They
can do you good. No trouble
to show goods.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-05-31
ssThe Debate on the Tariff

The Kansas City Times has just
published neat pamphlet entitled
''The Debate on the Tariff" which
contains President Cleveland's message
to Congress, Mr.. Blaipe's criticism ON
the message, and all the principal
speeches delivered this session for and
and against the Mills Tariff Bill. As
a campaign document it is Invaluable.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-05-31

The regular meeting of the Great
Bend prohibition club has heen post
poned from Friday, June 1st, till Fri
day, June Sth, at the @. y. L. hall.
By order of Elk. Committee.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-05-31
City Officers:

Mayor--A auckland
City Clerk-Will L. Stoke,
City AttOrney-D A Banta
City Marshal John w Dawson
Street COMMISSIONER 7 AiThart
COUEcILMEN.
First Ward-W o Morrison, w Z Harper
Second Ward--Geo. ] Spencer, G L Moses
Third Ward-F Il Caldwell, Geo Moses
Fourth Ward-F B Schuster, j Il Daniel.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-05-31
GREAT BEND MARKETS.

Corrected every day by leading merchants of
treat Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-05-31
SlleriR,s Sale.

ole Bros, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-02-16
Farmers Convention IN oaaviIle.

The convention Of farmers held in
Danville last week was very largely
attended. The main object for which
their convention was called was to
take action in regard to the internal
revenue tax.
The following resolutions were
adopted Demanding repeal Of the
internal revenue laws. Against trust
companies. Favoring the establish
ment Of an agricultural department
at Washington. An amendment of
the inter state commerce law. Ask
ing the Legislature to appropriate
money for the encouragement of immi-
grafton. The sixth and seventh reso-
lutions congratulated the farmers on
their improved condition and the peo-
pie of Danville on their tobacco fair
Resolutions were also adopted recon-
mending the establishment of State
Board Of Agriculture. Condemning
the railroads for discrimination on
freight rates against farmers. Also
for the repeal of the law making
guano men pl eferred creditors.
Steps were taken to start a tobacco
growers association
Mr. John S. Cunningham, of Per
sou county, North Carolina, was elect.
ed president.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-02-16
In Lexington on Tuesday Ian :

In Lexington, on Tuesday, Jan 81,
at the residence of Mr.. CIV. Greene,
Prof. c. F. Swicegood, Sec. of the
Teachers Institute of Davidson CO.,
was married to Miss F. Belle Greene,
OF Jubilee, NC, III. Hellinstetler, J.
P, officiating. Among the attendants
were Mr.. E. c. Warner, Of Salisbury,
with Miss Roberta Swicegood, of South
River; Mr.. t. ID. Greene, of Jubilee,
with Miss Mittie V. Warner, of Mich
ael: Prof w. 5. Greene, of Jubilee,
with Miss Fannie E. Young, of Sapo
ma; G. r. Darr, Esq, of Tyro Shops,
with Maude M. Greene, of Jubilee.
On Wednesday evening the parties
enjoyed grand Unfair and reception
at the residence of Mr.. Fl. H. Swice
good, Of South River. Numer us
presents were given as proof of the
high esteem in which she was held.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-02-16
bon e

let that cold of yours run on. You think it is
light thing. But it may run Into catarrh
Or into pneumonia. Or consumption
Catarrh is disgusting Pneumonia is dan
gerous Consumption is death itself
The breathing apparatus must be kept heal
thy and clear Of all distractions and offensive
matter. Otherwise there is trouble ahead.
All the diseases of these parts, head, nose
throat, bronchial tubs and lungs, can be de-
lightftllly and entirely cured by the use of Bos,
chee's German Syrup. If you don't know thi:
already, thousands and thousands can tell you
They have been cured by it, and ''Snow how il
is themselves' AL druggists
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-02-16
Sale of Land,

BY virtue of decree of the Superior Court
of Forsyth county on Monday, the goth day of
ses, will offer for sale to the highest bidder. a
tract of land lying in the county of Forsyth,
State of North Carolina, adjoining the lands of
Thomas Moser and others, and containing One
Hundred Acres, known the home place of
on said land a comfortable dwelling house, to-
gether with barns and other out buildings.
Also Thirty Acres of land at same time and
place lying in said county and State, adjoining
the lands of Thomas Moser and others. These
lands are well adapted to the growth ofcorn,
wheat and tobacco. Terms of sale, six months
credit with bond and approved security. Title
retained until payment of purchase money.
J. II. KREEGER, Admir-.
ofSolomon and Rebecca Spease.
Jan. 7,S9, At Watson & Buxton,
Attorneys
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-02-16
SPECIAL TO CLUBS.

The SENTINEL will be sent from
now until January 1889 for $1.00and,
III clubs of Ten, an extra copy will be
sent to the getter of the names, max
ing eleven SENTINEI4s from now un-
til January $50 for $40.