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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-01-19
who has been

j. G. Gordon of Kansas City is il
town stopping at the Grand Central
Miss Ella Jones is in the city. E
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. g. 3. Morgan
Mr.. Louis Hartman and Miss Mary
Riedel, of Olmitz, were married las
week
The express car on the Santa Fe
burned at Emporia yesterday morn
ing.
The Union services will continue
this week and be held in the M. E.
church.
There will be an examination OF
teachers on Saturday, January 18th,
in this city.
W. B. King has as yet found nc
clue to the vandal who set his stable
and granary on fire.
Miss Martha Meyers, from Tampa,
Florida,is visiting in the city with her
uncle, Mr. J, II. Meyers.
J. L. Mckenzie returned to this
city Saturday, and is instructing the
order of Odd Fellows in team work
Ora Dodge took a flying trip, bump
cite bump, down a fight of steps
recently. He says it did not hurt him
much.
Nj. J. T. Smith, of Eureka town.
ship, faced the South breeze Friday
morning and came in on a shopping
expedition.
Ambrose Huffman has received a
letter from Stanton county, stating
that snow is eighteen inches deep on
the level, and in several places drifted
ten feet high.
AS soon as the weather lets up
Capt. Hannum will commence work
on a three story building for q. F.
Wilmer, on the spot where the old M.
Z. church stood.
Joe Meeker, of Homestead town
ship, and Rev. DeLavergne, returned
home Friday, after being in town
couple of days. Miss Minnie Meeker
returns with them.
Our coal men have good supply
of ccal on hand now, and no trouble
to get eastern coal in any quantity.
Canon City coal, however, does not
come in fast enough to supply the de-
mand.
The roughs who come toge Their
every evening at several places in the
city, and relate questionable expert
ences are not an element to be proud
of, and self respecting young men
should fight shy Of them.
The Smith-Hughes lawsuit, which
has been in the courts for some time,
was set for trial in this city Monday.
The difficulty was over a prairie fire,
which occurred in Eureka township
three years ago.
AT the last meeting Of Pap Thomas
post in 6. A. r. hall the bylaws
were amended and the assessment
raised to $500 per annum. The in
stallation of officers will take place at
the next meeting Of the post.
Mr.. John Plowman, of Adams
county, Illinois, is in the city visiting
his daughter, Mrs. M. M. Meek. He
was here in 1875, and the growth of
Great Bend, and the improvements of
the surrounding country since that
time is far beyond what he imagined
it would be.
The following charter was filed in
the secretary Of states office in To-
peka, the other day: The Central Ar
kansas Valley Agricultural Associa-
ton; capital stock, $4,000. Incor-
porators-Chas. E. Soule, George
Miltimore, r, B. Briggs, L. Chap
man, g. G. Wolfe, L. Ii. Lusk, L.
G. Fish, Henry F. Hagan, w. G.
Merit, all of Great Bend, Barton
county.
The Walnut Greek milling COM
pany will soon place fooder ON the
ridge of the roof of the mill. The
food pipe will be an inch and half
in diameter, perforated with holes so
iii case of fire the water can be
turned on so as To flood the roof of
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-01-19
City and County.

S. s Shields, of Maherville, was in
the eli Friday, on business.
!. Mr. .,d Mrs. A. Hartman, Of Oh
rnitz, we're in the city Friday.
DR.. yres' mother arrived from
LOUSY ;, Kentucky, last week.
Real state men are picking up
their ears and seeming something in
the wind.
The orchestra are rehearsing fer
another grand event, which is soon to
take place.
Miss Lizzie Carr, of Hoisington, was
in the city for few days, visiting
friends.
l.. S. Flint has returned to the city.
He has been residing for some time
at Nelson, Ohio.
c.. O. Newcombe has been engaged
to survey an important line of railroad
through this county.
VIII Osmond appeared TWO or three
inches taller than usual Friday morn
ing. It's bouncing baby boy
A surveying corps has been at
the Santa Fe depot for several days
preparing to do something.
Several young ladies in the city
have commenced reminding the boys,
by mail, that the leap year is on
The Barton county bakery Is put
ting in one Of the finest lunch coun-
tiers in the west. Take look at it.
At the last meeting of the electric
light company it was resolved to
double the capacity of their plant in
the spring.
Mr.. Frank Menefee, of Cherokee,
Iowa, who has been here a week visit
ing with friends, left Friday evening
for his home.
Osceola Wood has put in over four
hundred tons of clear ice, over foot
in thickness, SO far this season and
will put in more.
Mr.. J. G.. Smith, living near the
edge of Stafford county, who has for
some time been quite sick, is now in
fair way for recovery.
G. p. Ladenberger, the baker for
the Barton county bakery, is the
father of new girl. Tie west side
is coming to the front.
Mr.. Gunnell returned from Slater,
Mo-, last week, where he has been
for some time. and reports
having had good time.
Rev. III. NJ Menyer, of Halstead,
preached at the German M. E.
church on Sunday night. Morning
preaching at 1915, Sunday school at
II o'clock.
Mr.. Hollingsworth, living in the
western part of the county, who has
been confined to his home for some
time with infamatory rheumatism, is
Will E. Harper complains that last
week during the bitter cold he was
kept on the other side of the railroad
track for about fifteen minutes, by. a
freight train standing on the crossing.
G.. L. Brinkman and wife arrived
from Kansas City, on visit
to Mr.. Brinkman's parents, who have
been quite i'll. They will probably
several days.
Congress has past law forbidden Q
convict labor on public works, and the
State says similar law
will soon be found on the statute
books of every state in the union.
When the wind blows from the
1o7th in Kansas, it BLOWS, "but tax
ny the year all around, my dear,
the Italian climate predominates.
Wait until the fourth of July, and
III be warm enough.
Judge Hamilton, of Salina, was in
he city Saturday, on important rail-
road business, and said it would not
be long ere another line of railroad
will be running into Great Bend, and a
main line at that.
The oyster social given for the
benefit of the Baptist church, in
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-01-19

LAND OF FREE HoA AER HAPPY
IN THE FAR FAMED AND BEAUTIFUL
San Louis Valley I'm Colorado.
The largest and lowest park in the state, the
noted for its wealth of agricultural productions
and famous as the stock-growers paradise, with no
limit TO range facilities. Ranges 25 to SO miles wide
Eighty Acres or Land,
With perpetual use Of water to irrigate the same
For One Thousand Dollars.
This is the total cost of land and water Five
years time win be given purchasers at per cent.
interest, and will wait for first payment principal
and interest until 1890.
Title From the State of Colorado.
And owners viii furnish purchasers with wire,
hardware and such other material as is needed for
log or adobe house, the purchaser doing the work.
This is opportunity that no enterprising. indus
trious man should lose sight of.
Home Markets and Crops Certain,
And to obtain the finest well water in the world,
you have only to sink from 10 TO 90 feet below the
surface. The Rio Grande river flows diagonally
across the Park from northwest to southeast, fur
nshing water for hundreds OF thousands of acres
Remember no failure OF crops, owing to never fail
ing
IRRIGATION
There is no better country in the world for the
production of wheat, barley, OATS peas, and all
kinds of vegetables. The mountains surrounding
and other minerals. The valley Is from 50 to 40
miles wide and as level as Arkansas.
The altitude of this charming spot is about 1900
feet, with a climate that is simply delightful. No
hot winds, chinch bugs, grasshopPers.
billiards, coal famine, plenty of timber. with ali
the advantages of rapid railway transit within
TO i've miles of your home.
Keep a Sharp Lookout
Our agent viii shortly visit your town, and
through public meetings and personal interviews
tell You all about the millions of acres of land in
this delightful valley, that now available for
immediate cultivation, and how you secure spe-
ciai transportation TO investigate for yourself.
There are a few Thousand acres of land that can
be taken under the government acts.
For further information, address
TIC. HENRY. Denver, Colo.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-19
Gray,
10y MoSEs.I

G. ID. Frazey Il away on a visit.
Last weeks storm was the worst of
the season 30 far.
Cash Taylor was in this place last
week visiting his brothers and uumer-
Gus other friends. lie was snow-bound
here over Friday.
Jas. luton was building cribs at
Ross for George Gray last week.
Messrs Clifford Clark and others from
Audubon, were in Gray last week.
We learn that Mr.. Rees intends
building u residence rs soon rs spring
opens. lie IL not the only ono We
are going to have quite boom here.
Arthur Ktson and wife are the par
ents of a lively boy born on the 18th
inst.
Coal has become luxury among our
people OF late. A car load that was
put in here Saturday night was gobbled
up quicker than scat"
Geo, Viewer, ono OF Lincoln town
ships good boys, has gone TO Illinois
on a visit among old time friends and
neighbors,
Frank j Rces has been reelected
superintendent Of the Sunday school.
A well deserved recognition of tho
great interest he has taken In the work
We had no mail last Friday, the
snow plow being the only strain" run
over the road that day.
There will be an entertainment at tho
school house next Friday evening 10th
inst, under the auspices OF the Knights
Of Labor. A good time is promised to
all who attend. Debate, music, select
reading farces etc. make up the pro-
gramme.
II + Mitchell and family win soon
depart from among us. Mr.. Mitchell
has rented Viola township farm and
will move thereto in week or ten days9
Gray loses and Viola gains worthy
family.
Little Else Beadle is very sick at
present with lung fever
Rev. Hicks holds quarterly meeting
at Wooter appointment on the end
inst His next service in Gray will be
on Feb. 9Th.
Adam Gardner, Esq, who recently
took trip into central and western
| Kansas, is delighted with that country.
| He says the people Of Lyons are Won
derful boomers They have struck
an immense deposit of salt there and a
company is at work digging for it. We
guess they must be getting a supply
ready with which to salt" gullible
iowans, who fondly imagine that
| country to be Paradise.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-19

BUSINESS CHANGE Messrs. lsham
Bros. have sold their barn and livery
stock to Benton Bros, the well known,
well liked liverymen. This deal unites
two iirst.class establishments: united
ii is one Of the best of its kind in
Western Iowa. The Benton Bros. have
gained good reputation during their
business career, and will meet with
continued success. They are accom-
modating to patrons and reasonable in
their charges. Chas. Isham win keep
stock in the barn vacated by the Ben
tons, and will assist in the business I'M
til spring.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-19

John q. Davis left two well. fattened
fowls on turkey roosts convenient to
ye publishers, for which we tender
hearty thanks to the big hearted John.
There We're no applications to the
board of supervisors for permits to sell
intoxicating liquors, so that further
than the physicians privilege to com.
pound his own prescriptions, no liquor
can be handled in Audubon county.
Senator Wilson was reelected by the
General Assembly Tuesday, receiving
IS votes, and I. J. Anderson, democrat,
81. AS the Register stated there was
no anti-Wilson republican after tho
caucus, which is sufficient retutation of
the reckless charges of his opponents.
Robt, Hanna, of Virginia, was SO
journer in the city for few hours yes
terday. He served in the Confederate
army and is a very intelligent gentle
man, but does not favor Lamar rs n
candidate for the supreme bench. He
departed on the afternoon train for
Missouri.
l.. ID. Thomas was called to Shelby
county Saturday by the serious illness
of his father, and going overland, in
company with his wife, encountered al
most unpassable drifts of snow, and
with the mercury in the twenties
and stifr breeze, his experience was
not to be envied.
Mrs. G. H. Russell returned from her
visit to Missouri Valley, Iowa, and Fro.
mont Nebr, yesterday, via the Rock
Island, and Charles is himself again.
She was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs,
RutIedge who after visiting in Extra
will spend q few days in this city. The
ladies are sisters,
An itinerant statesman tried to rouse
laboring men from political lethargy, at
court house last night. In the absence
of coal the subject is good one to
raise the temperature of the average
voter, but the dear women can hardly
appreciate it while shivering over q
sluggish fire.
The congressional committee declined
to reopen the Thube.C Carlisle contest
and the latter has been duly seated,
Congressman Lyman and two others
declining to vote, rs they thought it
should be opened, but recognized the
useiessness of their minority vote. Car,
isles committee did not fail the case.
Miss Anna Williamson will depart for
her home Mt Aurora, Ills, tomorrow,
temporarily disbanding her music class
until more propiiiuus weather. She is
u most estimablc young lady and pro-
Ilccnt teacher, who has made many
friends during her short residence
here. All will anticipate her early re,
turn with pleasure.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-19

DINSER:--The ladies of both the Bap.
fist and NJ. +. churches had prepared to
furnish dinner to the hungry multitude
next Saturday, but the former have
magnanimously relinquished their pro.
ject in favor Of the latter, who will fur.
nish an abundant spread in the Con-
signy building, Call and get good
dinner for small sum.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-19
Married.

At the residence Of Ire brides parents
IN Viola township, Jan, l2th, 1883,
Rev. &. Knoll, Of Anita, officiating,
Mr.. JAMES NAGrH and Miss MARY
+. MoRELANn both Of Viola.
The contracting parties are both well
known and highly esteemed young
people Of Viola and many wishes for
their future joys follow them TO their
home in the northern part of the town.
shin
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-19
The Best Route to California,

Few men cross the continent as fire.
quently as J. X. Armsby Of Chicago.
Therefore his opinion as to the best
route to California is of interest.
He says: We have received several
letters from our customers asking us
the best route to California. They are
all good. The favorite route OF the
writer is over the Chicago & North
Western to Omaha, and over the U. p.
and c. T.. Railroads from there" Prom
american Grocer" Dec. Ii, 1857.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-19

G. Il. ENTERTAINMENT Good
Templars were entertained by special
program, consisting of songs and recita-
tons at their meeting Tuesday evening.
Kennels orchestra also contributed to
the pleasure of the evsning, Votes
were cast to determine who was the
most handsome lady, and when Mrs. G.
II. Cross was so designated by a large
majority she was presented with q
pocket book. NJ. NJ. Kennels was pro-
nounced the best looking man and he
was given book. BY this means
$1,000 was added to the exchequer of
the lodge. Another special program
has been prepared for the evening Of
the 3lst,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-19
For the Winter Carnival and Ice Palace.

Tho most elaborate preparations
have been made for the Winter Carui.
val and lee Palace at st Paul, beginning
January 20th and continuing ten days,
and the Chicago & North Western Ry
will sell excursion tickets to st Paul
and return during the Carnival ut tho
very low rate OF ono fare for the round
trip.
For information regarding dates of
sale, train service, etc, apply to agents
of the G, & NV Ry. 5-2t
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-19
County Alliance.

The regular meeting of the Audubon
County Alliance at the court house
was postponed from the 18th to Satur-
day the 2lst inst, on account of the in
clemency of the weather. II is hoped
there will be full attendance of ali
interested in the Alliance movement at
this meeting as there is business OF inn
portance to transact.
j. SiIINGLEDECKER.
President.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-19
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Died.

At his residence in Douglas township
Saturday morning, Jan. 18th, 1885, w
&. BoTTENFIELD, in his iifty-eighth
year, of stangulated hernia.
Mr.. Bottenheld was born in Pennsyl-
vania and came to Iowa about twenty
years ago. lie was consistent member
of the Methodist church, and in all his
business life was upright and honorable.
lie was devoted to his family and
yielded every interest to that of giving
his children the benefit of a good educa-
ton. They are all filling honorable and
useful positions in life and recognize in
their bereavement the loss of a wise
counsellor and kind father,
The last illness was Of but n few days
duration, in which his sufferings were
intense, though his last hours were
peaceful, with surcease from pain, and
realizing the near approach of the dark
messenger his coming was awaited with
fortitude and confidence.
The funeral was held on Monday, the
services being conducted by Rev. j. b.
Harris, and the remains were inferred
in Maple Grove cemetery. Prof. Lyman
Bottenfield and j. w. Bottenfeld, of
Des Moines, and sons of the deceased,
were in attendance upon the funeral.
At her late residence in this city on
Wednesday, Jan. 18th, at 3 A. VI. Mrs.
Anna AIRY, in her thirtieth year, of
consumption.
The fatal disease first appeared about
a year ago since which time decline has
been gradual and relentless. Some two
weeks ago Mr.. AIRY resigned his position
as deputy postmaster in order to give
her the closest and best attention. No
hopes have been entertained for her re-
coVery though the very sudden demise
was not expected. Two children, one
but fifteen months old, and the husband
are left to mourn her untimely death.
They, with the bereaved parents of de.
ceased have the sympathy Of the com
munity in their deep affection.
4 sister from Nebraska and brother
from Massachusetts, are expected here,
and until their arrival the funeral hour
cannot be appointed, though it will
probably be held on Sunday.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-19
The Last Chance.

The Chicago & Northwestern nv
Go. viii sell round trip tickets to Cali
fornia points at the old cheap rate for
excursions leaving Omaha Thursday.
Feb. 10th, or Kansas City Friday. Feb.
18th. This is the last chance for re-
duced rate tickets. Regular Excursion
tickets are now sold daily. For partic-
ulars apply to agent c, &N..W. R'y. Co.
SO
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-19

IN THE ToILs:Wm. G. Smith, Of
Melville township, was arrested and
brought before Justice Rogers last
week charged with selling mortgaged
property. He waived preliminary cx-
animation and was bound over to sp
pear before the district court in the
sum OF $3.50, In lieu of which he took
up his abode in the county Jail.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-19

New GRoCERY.--Mr.I ]. w. Baker ar
rived yesterday from Lewis and is re-
ceiving a large and select stock of gro
ceries and queensware from Chicago
which he will offer for sale in the Davis
building Immediately west of the brick
drug store. lie expects to be ready for
trade early next week. He has rented
the residence Of Mr.. Davis OH Tracy
street, and will move his family as soon
as the weather will permit.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-19

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SCRAMBLINd FoRCoAL.-The coal fam,
Inc has been felt In this locality, until
the daily demand has assumed large
proportions. Farmers watch for the
incoming trains even rs tho small boy
peers over the hill for the circus cara,
van, and when car arrives the jam
around the doors Ia like that which be.
seges the ticket wagon. A car arrived
for stuart & Son Monday and II was
unloaded in an incredibly short time,
and although II contained thirty tons
when apportioned among the throng
each had, on an average, about 800
pounds. Several who told with tears In
their nind's-eye how they were getting
enough to divide with suffering neigh
bors, succeeded in securing fair loads.
Eight sleigbs were receiving from the
car all the time-two on each side par.
allel with the car and two yet outside
receiving over the endgatc. In getting
to the car the jam was fearful, all In,
considcrate of order or Of Others the
supreme idea being to get there. q. II.
Cross received q fifteen ton car load
Monday evening, and that was unloaded
after dark. McFarlane, Dickey & Co.,
received a car on Tuesday and WcdnoB,
day, and even to the last the demand
was not abated, as many went home
without pound of coal. In the rush
of Tuesday n sled was broken In the
jam. In all the pulling, hauling and EN-
phatic talking there was no hard feel,
ing melted further than occasionally
some one would get temporarily in that
frame of mind which the boys call red
headed. A good many people in town
are burning hard coal In order that PEG
pie in the surrounding country may not
suffer. At Extra the demand is equally
urgent, but they have timber in abund
ance, so that no hardship would be i'm
posed should no coal come to them
Corn, good quality and lots Of it, gives
assurance that fires will be kept burn
ing in any event,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-19

DISTRICT CoURT.-The bar docket
for the term of court converting at the
court house next Tuesday is the highest
known for years in the county.
There are but four criminal
cases, and total Of sixteen cases for
trial. The term will undoubtedly be
short, and of light expense to the county.
Among the criminal cases is that of l.,
NJ. Anderson, which was postponed
from the spring term to await the new
grand Jury of SO.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-19
Spring Announcement

The proprietors of the Atlantic Home
Nursery Company take this means
of informing the people Of Audubon
county that they will open branch
Of the Atlantic Home Nurseries in Au-
dubon in the early spring, We will
again have Tor sale fruit aud forest
trees, small fruits, berries, shrubs, oma.
mental and shade trees and everything
desired by the people Of this market.
Remember that we handle strictly reli-
able goods, true to name, and rely upon
our well earned reputation to secure
your patronage. Yours,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-19

A METHoDY Born: -- The usually
smooth and placid countenanco of our
good Methodist parson, Rev. J. b. Har-
ris, is framed in wreath of sunny
smiles and his eyes twinkle with new
joy, all on account of son born to the
household last evening. It's the second
heir and first son, so that the family is
constituted to the kings choice. We
congratulate the happy family, one and
all, and are pleased to state that all are
doing nicely.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-19

PERTINENT:~-In the Senate Tuesday
Bolter protested against the proceedings
in eecting L. :, Senator, alleging
that the gerrymander was unconstitu.
tional, whereupon Senator Young in
quired If tho protest came from the
party which only last week seated q
congressman on his own affidavit.