Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-02-07

dedicate to the cause Of education. His
speech was greeted with great applause.
The remainder Of the program con-
sisting Of Rotations, reading, songs
and dialogues, by the school, was very
entertaining, and without exception
well chosen and rendered. But lack
Of space prevents individual mention.
The whole school participated in the
program, and the entertainment is one
which reflects great credit ON both
pupils and teachers, and the occasion is
one which viii occupy bright spot in
the memory of all for many days to
come.
Contributed by Atmosphere"
]. v. Brinkman, of Great Bend, was
in this city, Tuesday.
Geo. w. Ashton is reported quite i'll,
but from the latest report we are. glad
to learn that he has improved some
what.
The lyceum last Friday evening was
well attended. A good program had
been arranged, which was well carried
out. The question debated was, re-
solved: THAT gluttony causes more
suffering to humanity than alcoholic
beverages" 1t was decided in favor
of negative.
Petty thieving seems to have become
altogether too frequent in this city.
Last Sunday evening, while Mr. and
Mrs Young were at church, some party
or persons broke into their house. tax
ing away considerable property. Some
time last week parties also broke into
the residence of Geo. Kline. 1t really
seems as it were in the atmosphere for
some of the young boys here. Some
time ago somewhat well known cattle
mans boy, living south of here, and,
who is also somewhat known in politi-
cal circles, went to the jeweler shop in
this city, to look at rings. After ex-
aiming some, he said that he thought
he '.diden't want any," whereupon Mr..
Miller proceeded to put them back, but
here noticed that one was missing.
He asked the boy, who first denied
that he had it, but after little coax
ing shook it out of his sleeve. Such
young gentlemen should be taught
better and sent to the reform school.
The people of this city are greatly
stirred up over the fact that a petition
is being circulated to get new post
master. This really is absurd, as the
republican party advocates civil service
reform. Mr.. wilkins, ex-commissioner.
is circulating this petition, and is Sc
curing names on that paper under false
pretenses. We do not think this right
at all, for this city had and endorsed
republican postmaster over three years
of democratic administration, this
township being democratic by a large
majority. The complaints that are
brought up against Mr.. Huffman, are
such as The didn't keep the postoffice
open all day Sunday" that he only kept
open half day ON Sabbath, such are
the charges; being referred to other
postoficies, and among them Great
Bend, he said, 1--WE will change that
also" Now we think Great Bend Is
able to take care of herself, and is
not in need of director from the
township of Comanchc.
| South Bend Items.
From our Special Correspondent.
Spelling schools are the order Of the
day.
Boys, do not ask 'Dan" where his
coat is.
Mr.. Jacob Reigel's family is on the
sick list.
Mr.. Tyler and wife left last week to
visit friends on the Atlantic coast.
Bad colds are as common as republic
can speeches were during the last
campaign.
Mr.. Long gave the young folks a
dance last week, which proved grand
success considering the inclemency of
the weather.
Miss Emma Remmick closed her
school in COmanche township last
Friday, with credit to herself and
satisfaction to her patrons.
Our literary society is still progress
ing finely and interest and attendance
COED. Election of officers last week
resulted as follows: president, A. Nc
Taggert; vice president, A. Ward;
secretary, Miss Nellie Lamb; assistant
secretary, F. Howell; marshall, Mr..