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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

The Christmas exercises by the
children of the Christian church. al
the Grand Army hall, Monday night,
were excellent, and we'll attended.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

Elegant candies. French Fruits. :
and all other delicious confectiens for
the holidays, ct Joe Troilless French
Restaurant. See his splendid sssort-
ment. as -
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26
Notice.

All parties indebted to us will please
call and settle at once and oblige.
EwALT & Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

The usual grand rush occurred at
Aliens Tuesday night when bis grand
rattle came of. DR.. Saw drew the
large standing lamp, and the many
other valuable prizes were distributed
among deserving ticket holders.
An elegant family Christmas tree
was the center attraction at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Gwinn, of this
city. It was loaded, root and branch,
with many presents for the family, who
were all present with one exception.
J. III. Harper's drawing occurred
Monday night. He had but few
s.blanks" and almost every one got a
prize, some of the toilet cases and man.
azure sets being valuable articles of
which any lady would be proud to re-
ceive as Christmas present.
Christmas tree at the Pasco school
house, Dist. No. 20, IN Eureka town
ship, Tuesday night; also one at the
Meyers school house, same township.
On Tuesday night. The tree at this
latter place was loaded for "kids," and
on Wednesday night the old folks
plucked the fruit. Mrs. Percy David.
son is teacher at that place.
There will be an open meeting OF
Pap Thomas post, G. A, r., at their
hall in this city Saturday evening, Dec.
%, for the purpose Of organizing an
association of the ladies of the G.. A. r.
and to discuss matters pertaining to
the Indebtedness of the post. All
ladies who are relatives of old soldiers
are especially invited, as are all old
soldiers whether they be members of
the Grand Army or not.
The following is an extract from a
real composition written by a small
school boy in Burden. The subject
given by the teacher was the extensive
one of "Man." Here's what the small
boy wrote: ''Man is a wonderful
animal. He has eyes, ears, mouth.
His ears are mostly for catching cold
and having the earache. The nose Is
to get sniffles with. A mans body is
split about half way up and he walks
On the split ends"
Will some one tell long suffering
public how to get rid of the boisterous
lot of hoodlums who occasionally take
possession Of places of amusement and
overstep all bounds OF decency in loud
whistling, yelling, and stamping of
feets We know "boys will be boys,
but there is reason in all things; and
such outlandish exhibitions OF hood
lumism as we're seen and heard in the
Grand opera house last Saturday
night should not be repeated.
Some of our readers may. be glad to
learn that Jess Galnsford, sent to the
state reform school from here some
years ago, has secured. a home with a
good family in Topeka, and will
likely develope into useful man.
Jess companion, whose only known
name was 'sWhiskers," and who was
taken to the reform school at the
same time with Jess, had quite a
romance connected with his young
life. When but wee lad he in some
manner was taken away from his
parents, who searching many years
finally found him in the reform school
and took care Of him. They are said
to be well>to-do people, and greatly
delighted to get their boy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

Mrs. Stokes husband drew five
turkeys last night. Gaatersnspe.
We thought Willie Townships papa
had caught onto our luck, as there
was but one turkey in our coop next
morning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26
We Are Not

In the loan business, but we can make
few FARM LOANS on easy terms. Az
our capital is something less than
81 600, 600, we cannot accommodate
everybody; but if your security il
good, call at our Office and get all the
money you need-while it lasts.
SMrrH BROTHERS, Atl'ys,
SO 80 Great Bend, Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

z. o. Fligg and two oldest sons of
Louie Zimmeht returned from Denver,
Colorado the first of the week, to spend
the holidays.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

Mrs. j. q. Lefferty drew the hand
some toilet set, at Harper's.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

j. B. Trester, of Eureka, called
Tuesday and renewed on the official
DaI)er
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

Extensive arrangements are being
made for a grand masquerade ball at
Hoisington ON New Years night A
large number of Great Bend folks are
talking of going over-if they get in
vita tiOns-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

The family of A. L. Miller had a
handsome Christmas tree, Wednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

Prof. Address writes, from Georgia,
that his juggler, Orday, who will be
remembered by some of ou- readers,
was accidentally killed by the cars a
few days since. The Andres show is
in Florida this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

Some of the ladies at the grand
masque ball, last night. we're protected
mostly by the second amendment to the
constitution of the q. S., which says:
"The right to bare arms shall not be
infringed."
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

MARRIED:-At the residence of the
bride, Thursday evening, Dec. 10, at
4 p. M, by Elder Jos. Keenan,, Mr..
John Call, of Table Rock, and Miss
Ollie Quincy, of Dundee, this county.
Merry Christmas to them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

John III. Bement is agent for the
DEMOCRAT at Pawnee Rock, and il
authorized to take subscriptions fol
the paper and orders for job work.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

Candies for the holidays, 1T Joe
Troillets, first door west of the post
office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

Elsewhere see the 'sstray notice" in.
serted by w. P. Coles.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

A grand time was enjoyed at the
masque ball last night. The music
was excellent, the costuming elegant.
groresque, and comical, and all par
Elephants were in good spirits. Moth
ing occurred to mar the pleasure OF
the evening, and those having the
management Of the affair are to be
congratulated upon its success.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

What was the matter with til
college bell, Tuesday night?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

The pleasant weather we are enjoy
ing is not confined exclusively to Kan
sas. From many states in the east
come reports of an exceedingly open
winter. The open winter will, in some
measure, account for the present slack
in business.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

Thos. II. Reynolds of this city, has
gone to Kansas City to study law. Mr..
Reynolds is one of the kind of young
ne en- that am community will be proud
of He has persistently worked his
way to the front by personal endeavor.
and We predict he will rapidly come
to the front in the legal ranks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

NOW Don't fail to see Aliens fine
line of holiday goods.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

Dickson & Shore, the butchers,
made each of their regular customers
an acceptable Christmas present eff an
elegant roast, on Tuesday last. Such
q token of remembrance reaches down
into the very bowels of a fellow, and he
never forgets the honnrs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

DoN'T fail to see Aliens holiday
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

DoN'T fail to see Aliens holiday
goods.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

Don't you wish you had drawn that
buggy at the Star Clothing House?
1t pays to advertise, and it pays to read
advertisements. By giving away the
handsome buggy Mr.. Rosenfeld
divides up part of his profits among
his customers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

The county commissioners will
meet q week from next Monday to
wind up the business Of the old year
and get started fairly into the new.
As the present de1kocratic county
officers have made such good servant.
of the people they win be permitted
to remain where they ere for q whil<
yet Barton county people believe in
letting good enough alone.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

Kansas is herself again, wind and
dust and all.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

The usual grand rush occurred at
Aliens Toesday night when bis grand
rattle came of. DR.. Saw drew the
large, standing lamp, and the many
other valuable prizes were distributed
among deserving ticket holders.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

Mrs. Sam Jobe has traded her farm
south Of the river for. the j. ii. Nc
Mican property, on south Main street.
and is nov . resident Of Great Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

An elegant family Christmas tree
was the center attraction at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Gwinn, Of this
city. It was loaded, root and branch,
with many presents for the family, who
were all present with one exception.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

j. III. Harpers drawing occurred
Monday night. He had but few
ssblanks" and almost every one got q
prize. some of the toilet cases and man.
azure sets being valuable articles of
which any lady would be proud to re
ceive as Christmas present.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26
LOCAL COMMENT.

For candies see Joe Troillet.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-12-26

Near +. u. and see the Bargains IN
WATCHES, i. CLOCKS, II JEWELRY
AND SILvERWARE,
At prices that will surprise you, and
every article warranted.
No Trouble to Show Goods.
REMEMBER, NEAR P. o.
LOCAL COMMENT.
Good bye, old 1889.
For candies see Joe Troillet.
DoN'r fail to see Aliens holiday
goods.
Kansas is herself again, wind and
dust and all.
NOW Don't fail to see Aliens fine
line Of holiday goods.
Elsewhere see the ''stray notice" in.
serted by w. P. Coles.
DoN'r fail to see Aliens holiday
goods.
What was the matter with the
college bell, Tuesday night?
Mrs. J. e. Leferty drew the hand
some toilet set, at Harper's.
The family of A. L. Miller had a
handsome Christmas tree, Wednesday.
J. B. Trester, of Eureka, called
Tuesday and renewed on the official
paper.
Candies for the holidays, at Joe
Troillets, first door west of the post
Office. 6
We are pleased to add the name of
Levi Puterbaugh to our list of paid
up subscribers.
We acknowledge social call
today. from Tom Leftwich, of the
Larned Eegle Optic.
Saturdays unpleasant wind did not
blow many people in to blow in their
money for holiday goods.
A very pleasant Masonic banquet
was given by the Masons at Hoising-
ton, Saturday night last.
Picture frames positively the
latest designes and patterns, cheaper
than anybody-at Halladay's.
j. B. Daniels has $500 bushels of
corn dumped out on the ground, be-
sides his elevator chuck full of grain.
The richest and rarest treat of the
season, Bill Ney and j. Whitcomb
Riley, coming. Look out for the date.
Ticket NJ. 2S5, held by j. w.
Wallace, of this city, drew the hand
some toy stove at Owings Hardware
Co.'S.
A. j. Hoisington was in the city
again last Saturday. Now hear the
Bloody Alley contemporary howl
again.
The Office of county treasurer will
De closed for ten days to enable the
treasurer to prepare the books for the
penalties.
Elmer Sanders, who will be remem-
bered by many Of our readers, is
now living at Akron, O., and has a
wife and babe.
Christmas bells rang with more than
their usual cheerfulness to M. l.. Grow
ef this city. A fine boy was born un-
to him on the 23d inst.
A young lad whose name we did
not learn, had foot badly mashed
Tuesday, while playing around freight
cars at the Santa Fe depot.
General Chapman drew the s25
toilet case at Shaw's Monday night.
Many other valuable prizes were dis
tributedAand some blanks.
A. d. Butler was down from the
north part OF the county, Saturday.
making arrangements to send his
daughter to School in Great Bend.
The Christmas exercises by the
children of the Christian church. at
the Grand Army hall, Monday night,
were excellent, and we'll attended.
Saveyour tickets in the Star Cloth
ing house rattle. Ticket No. 1866
drew the buggy, but as the chance,
are that some tickets have been lost
Mr.. Rosenfeld will hold the buggy
for three months, unless the right
ticket is produced, and then draw it
sgain with the same tickets now out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-26

publicans, if there should be genera or even partial change of political faith among them. One thing is very certain. however the colored men could never expect to fare worse, and they might reasonably hope to fare bet ter, at the hands of the democratic party in the matter of the distribution of polit- ical honors.
 The democratic party can enjoy itself right heartily as it watches the efforts of its opponent to steer safely between the Scylla and Charybdis that loom up in the course of it's distribution of pap. And the south isn't the only place where the republicans are just now enjoying the peace and good will that marked the Kilkenny cats, as is shown by the break between Wanamaker and Quay over the Philadelphia postoffice. Looking on and enjoying the fun the democrats may we'll sing softly to themselves We may be happy yet, you bet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-26
Improvement in Farm Tools.

We hear very little about the advance of Improvement in agricultural implc, ments and farm machinery, but thai branch of the industrial pursuits of the country is keeping abreast of the times nevertheless. The blow of twenty-five years ago is now curiosity, and those who sold and used it cannot realize how it was made to serve tho purposes fol which it was manufactured. And the blow of a decade since, while perhaps not so crude, has been abandoned for a better implement. And so it is all through the list of agricultural imple ments and farm machinery, and in an. other quarter of century it is possible that the farmer will walk no moro in the cultivation of his farm.-St Louis Globe Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-26
sSnWer Assessments.

THE Board of Sewer Commissioners of the l city of Waterbury at d meeting held March 20 1889, assessed property owners on Sperry street for sewer purposes, the amount set to their respective names, to wit.
 SHERRY STREET.
 Edwin Sperry, $75.3o; Thomas F.. killduf, S6S 25; Edwin Sperrv, S59.50 Frederick A. War ner $90 OO Thomas Malone, S67. 50; estate of William and Mary Fox, S66,0J: the Center School District, S212 25; Patrick J. Ryan, S15.00: ,statc of Calvin II. Carter, S19l.02.
 The above assessments become due and pay able March 25, 1883, and will be received by City Attorney George E. Terry at his office in Irving block. East Main street.
 Attest: E G. KILDUFF,
 City Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-26

THERE were 242 failures in the United States reported to Bradstreets during the week, against 195 in the preceding week and 197, 1S1, 191 and 247 in the corresponding weeks of 1888, 1887, 1886 and 1880 respectively. The total num- Der of failures iL the United States from January 1st to date is 3,3s5 against g. s23 in 1888. And the country is free from the menace of free trade too. Verify the campaign of education goes merrily on.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-26

THE republican New York Press is calling for Postmaster Pearson's removal because "it sees no reason why, if other important offices are to go to the friends of the administration (sic), the New York postoffice should be made an ex- ception." As the mugwump papers claim that Pearson's case will be the supreme test of Harrison's attitude toward civil service reform, it will be interesting to note the outcome. Some body is evidently going to be disap- pointed with Mir Harrison, but it won't be the Press. Civil service reform is not so popular with the republicans as it was when Grover Cleveland was president.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-26
SHE KNEW.
On the front row we sat,

On the front row we sat, While her large opera hat Quite sheltered us both from the rear, And enabled us well My great passion to tell To her charminGly shell like pink ear. Twas an opera troupe, Where the star was Il "supe, Ballet large and of scenery q lot. NOW, what think you:" said, As the lime light shone red ''rout ensemble is fine, is it not?" As spoke came blare From the orchestra there; Ali the brass horns were put to the test. An. no Boston girl she, With her ''thiSness' of the My companion came from the far west. She said as she smiled On the great ballet wild: They are gaudily dressed, TO dispute; The ensembles intense, And the chorus immense, But there's far, far too much of the toot." '"
 Omaha World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-26
FIRE ALARM,

LIST OF FIRE ALARM BOXES. Corner Willow and West Main.
 Exchange Place.
 IA East Main and Wolcott Road 15 Corner Cherry and East Main, 21 Horse Railroad Stable (private). g Iron Bridge, West Main 24 Waterbury Brass Co. (private) a5 Corner Johnson and waterville 26 Corner Prospect and Grove P Junction North Main, Grove and North Fin, sS Waterbury Mfg. Co., ss Corner Washington and South Main 34 Waterbury Buckle Cs. 35 Benedict & Burnham Mfg Co., S6 Waterbury Watch Co. .(private) 38 Corner Grand and South Main 42 Corner Union and Franklin 43 Scovill Mfg. Co. (private.) 45 Corner Clay and Mill 46 No. 5 Hose House, Baldwin. 47 Corner Dublin Street and Doolittle Alley s12 Corner Meadow and Bank. n4 Corner Meadow and Cedar street s21 Plume X Atwood Mfg. Co. tprivate) ss3 Holmes, Booth & Haydens {private) .2t No. 4 Hose House. i25 Corner Simens and Burnham streets
 RESTRICTIONS TO KEr HeLDKRs
 To give an alarm, open the door, pull the h,., Town once and let so then close the door "o0A Do rot pull the hook if the fire bell or sms,,A,rr, 1as already been given. "o0 De particular to remain at the box mi, th, - 'iyal of an officer of the Fire Department who sil release the key or If crcumsfances win not urn the key to the holder soon as conyenient Always give the alarm from the box na.,as, ..s ire. Se Key Holders upon changing their ,o..t,o,.-, please leave word with tho CAief Ensineer. "
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-26
ONE PERIL OF PATRONAGE.

One of the perils of official patronage is now upon the republican party.
 News from Washington which comes reflected from the various states of the south shows that it is the rock on which the party has split into factions in ever,
 state south of Mason and Dixon's line except North Carolina and Florida, and even in these there are factional quarrels; b 1t in Virginia, Georgia and Louisiana, for example, the split is well marked
 The representatives of the two factions
 Malone and Wise of Virginia, Long, street and Buck of Georgia, and Cole man and Kellogg of Louisiana, are in Washington with their lieutenants and exchange left-handed compliments every day. Just now, we are told the Wise faction from Virginia, the Buck faction from Georgia and the Coleman faction from Louisiana are rejoicing in having "downed" the opposite factions in the appointments made last week, and are predicting more victories during the present week. The division of the fac tions into "scalawag" or native and ''carpetbag" or imported, made by dem- ocrats, does not, however, always hold good, according to the Washington cor respondent of the Boston Herald. Neither does the attempt to make the division on the color line. It is usually the machine against the "kickers' with out regard to race, color or previous con- dition. It seems to be quite true, how ever, that negroes are to be excluded from important offices, and from unim- portant offices which would bring them into close and therefore irritating rela- tions with the whites. In the effort to build ups white mans republican party in the south the administration may make democrats of the negroes north and south, though Kellogg says 'the colored vote elected Harrison. It would be a curious state of things, yet one not with out the bounds of possibility as result of the political serfdom in which the colored voters are kept by the re-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-26
HOME AGAIN !

DIR GILL takes pleasure in thus announcing his return and is now ready to receive callers at his office, 155 'outh Main street, daily herete- ore from a. m to p. m, and on Sunday from 1 to and to s p. m.
 The DOCTOR is permane tly located in Water bury and will continue to give the sick and afflicted the benefit of his twenty-two years of successful experience in the treatment of CHRONIC COMPLAINTS, SU RGICAL DISEASES and FEMALE DIFFICULTIES.
 DIR GILL has recently added to his apparatus for making diagnosis a number of improved ustruments, especially for correct anal sis of the urine All who are in doubt about their physical condition should have an examination. The doctor will accurately locate the difficulty, what the disease is, how much time will be re- quired for cure, and such other information as will be tf great value to the patient.
 DIR GILL does not claim to be able to cure everyone. Many are incurable, but you can find out the real facts from hm and what the chances are. His system of treatment is in accordance vii the most advanced science in medicine and is ECLECTIC.
 The DOCTOR takes this opportunity of saying to those who called at his ofice during his absence in the South and to his patients that they can now see him without delay, CONSULTA TON FREE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-26
NoTIOE

DURsUANT TO THE ORDER AND DEGREE l of the Dist jet Court of Waterbury, 1 will sell at public auction to the highest bidder lf not o'clock in the afternoon, the following described real estate, viz: One undivided Ina of certain piece of land with dwelling house thereon, t. uated on Railroad Hill street ill the town of Waterbury, state of Connecticut, and bounded north on William Hughes, east on Railroad Hill street, south on Margaret and Mary adden and west on Naugatuck railroad company. Sale to be made on the above described premises.
 Signed at Waterbury. March 15, 1SS9
 CHARLES G. ROOT, Trustee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-26
Some Foolish People

Allow cough to run until it gets be- yond the reach of medicine. They often say, 'Oh, it will wear away" but in most cases it wears them away. Could they be induced to try the successful medicine called Kemp's Balsam, which is sold on positive guarantee cure, they would immediate ly see the excellent effect after taking the first dose. Price soc and s1oO. Trial size free. At all druggists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-26

THE New York World is busily en- gagged in heaping coals on the head of Speaker Cole. The latter is probably feeling the truth of the old proverb that the way of the transgressor is hard when he is found out.