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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26
The Barton County s. 8. Convention.

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The third annual convention has
come, and is gone; SO also did the rain
come on the first day. This s. s. con-
vention was the. best one ever held in
this county, and it was success, espec-
tally in carrying out the printed pro-
gram, and the financial part also.
At the close of the last session
pledges were called for, for the State S.
8. work for the ensuing year. $1O2
was raised, of which $50 was in cash,
which was paid directly over to Rev. j.
A. Bright, State Secretary.
The convention was held in the M. E.
church, Great Bend, on Saturday and
Sunday, Sept. 18th and 10Th, 1889. The
opening session commenced at $3.50 a.
M, Saturday, with devotional exercises,
led by Rev. w. A. Bosworth, after
which the persons named on the pub
lished program presented the subjects
assigned them, interspersed with sing
ing from the Excel Hymnal" led by D.
M. WOODBURY.. On Saturday it rained
and turned cold, but the convention
work went on. Saturday night, Rev.
j. A. Bright presented an address to
"Parents and s. S. Workers." which
was well received, and was very in
structive to those who heard him. Sun
day morning union service was held
in the M. E.. church, at II O'Clock, and
Rev. Bright preached from Joshua Is.
On Sunday afternoon, at o'clock, a
Children's Mass Meeting was held, and
the audience was large, and the chill
dren very attentive. Rev. Bright con-
Quoted the exercises by giving ''object
lessons" to the children, teaching them
Scripture truths, which was splendid
success in that line.
At night was song service for about
thirty minutes, composed of sixty voices
led by Brother Woodbdrn, which was
excellent. The house was crowded;
about 600 people were present at the
last session. Rev. Bright addressed the
convention by presenting his report of
the Worlds Sunday School Convention,
held at London, England, July I'd, Sd,
4th and 5th, 1889, and sketches of his
travels of what he saw and heard while
abroad, as delegate from the Kansas
State S. S. Association. There were
$50 delegates at the London conven-
ton from the United States alone, be-
sides, England, Scotland, Wales, Ire
land, Canada, France, Germany,
Switzerland and other countries sent
delegates to said convention. This re-
port was very interesting and instruc-
tive, and lasted two hours.
Brother Bright is an earnest S. S.
worker, a success in his special calling,
and a credit to the association at home
abroad. So closed the third annual
S. S. convention of Barton county.
w. w. CULVER, Pres.
j. WINTERBURG, Sec.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

Fifty cents and . postage stamp fo1
the name of the man who wrote that
letter to Captain Lewis.
Elric Cole seems to have ssmash'
who dedicates verses to him. What
has he done that he should be thus
punished
Martin Musil and p. B. Kimple1
returned TO Ellinwood, Saturday from
q trip to Topeka. Leavenworth and
Kansas City.
Mesdames Geo. Kincaid and Sam
Gwinn drove down to St John, on
Wednesday. They took Sam along
to mind the kids.
w. E. Crow and brother returned
from Missouri, Saturday, where they
had been to bury their brother who
died here last week.
DIR. Townsley was acquitted Of the
charge of murder, at Wichita, last
week, and came up on visit to his
brother in this city.
II. T. Hillyard and wife, of Kansas
City, were the guests of the editors
family Monday of this week. They
came out to look at Kansas in all her
glory.
Miss Ida Loumiller, accompanied
by lady friend, called at the DEMO
Graf office, Tuesday, and subscribed
for the best family paper in the
county.
DR.. Scott and wife. formerly of this
city and later of Hoisington, returned
last week from California They
notice a great change in Barton
county.
D. II. Gibbons, agent for Davis &
Rankin, creamery machinery manu>
facturers. has been here some DAYS
assisting in getting the Heizerton
establishment to running.
It is rumored that M. B. Fits and
Mrs. Ella Roudebush-both old resi-
dents of this countY-were married at
Wichita last week, and will make
their home in Guthrie, Oklahoma.
Mrs. Mahaffery, mother of Allen
Eckerson, returned Wednesday from
the eastern part of the state, where
she has been visiting her two sons and
a daughter during the summer
months.
Col. Huffman, DR.. KIuber and
Judge Toepke, committee of Elm
wood men to arrange for the German
picnic, the 9th of October, were in
the city Saturday, meeting with our
German fellow citizens.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26
A Very Sad Death.

Saturday morning last a young son
of A. B. Names, aged about eleven
years, started out to ride colt near
his fathers house short distance east
of Hoisington, on the edge OF the
Cheyenne bottoms. His parents were
not afraid that he would be hurt, but
after he had been gone out on the
prairie while the father looked out
to see where the boy was. He saw
the horse on the prairie, but could not
see the boy. Going out he approached
the animal which was saddled and
also had picket rope on. The horse
started and ran when Mr.. Names
came up, and wss dragging something
at the end of the rope. When stopped
the lifeless form of the poor lad was
found attached to the picket rope,
which had in some manner been en-
tangled about him. He had been
dragged to death and was horribly
mutilated, both his back, an arm,
and leg having been broken and
his head and face torn all to pieces.
The sudden death of their only son in
this shocking manner was a fearful
blow to the parents. They have the
heartfelt sympathy of the entire
neighborhood. How the lad came to
be thus dragged to death will never be
known, as there were no eye-witnesses.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26
The Prohibition Convention.

Tuesday number of the faithful
gathered at the court house in this city
and put in nomination the following
ticket: For treasurer, j. c. Gwinn; for
clerk, A. L. Miller; for register of
deeds, Mrs. DeLavergne; for sheriff,
Jim Purviance; for coroner, James w.
Downey. Chairman central committee
for ensuing year, w. w. Culver.
The first four names on the ticket are
of good, respected citizens, but their
chances of being elected are about as
great as the chances of the editor of
this paper becoming president of the
United States.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26
Attention Comrades.

Alta regular meeting of Pap Thomas
Post No. 81, G.. A. R., September 81
it was unanimously voted that they at.
tend the State Reunion as post, and
that they go there by the overland
route in wagons; leaving Great Bend
at 8 o'clock Monday morning Sept
30th, and go into camp at Dalziel'
grove the first night; break camp
Tuesday morning and drive to Ellis
worth. All old soldiers and adjoin
ing posts are invited to join us either
at Great Bend or at the camp al
DalziePs grove. Bring blankets ano
two days rations.
Ira BRoUGHER, Adjt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26
Excursion to Washington ID. C.

Tickets will be sold on Oct. Sd, 18th,
and 9Th; one fare for the round trip;
good to return until Nov. Sd. Pas
sengers desiring to visit New York
can have the return portion exchanged
at Washington on the payment Of
ten dollars for tickets returning via.
New York and any direct route. For
full Information enquire of
w. ToRREY, Agt, Santa Fe Route.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

There is nothing parents should be
so careful about as selecting a cough
syrup. Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup
casts no more than the cheap and
lnferiur nostrume thrown on the
market. The best is none t,o good. be
sure and get Beggs' Cherry Cough
Syrup. We keep it on hands at all
lines. Shaw & Co.. Druggists.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

Tuesday night slight frost nipped
the tender vines and vegetables in this
vicinity. No great damage was done,
as most all vegetation is now out OF
danger.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

1t is understood that the Larned
schools have been closed on account of
the prevalence of diphtheria. 1t
behooves our people to watch the
children carefully and take prevent
alive steps to keep the disease out OF
this CITY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26
Land Rollers.

Twick's patent land rollers, cast
iron fanges, weighing 1850 pounds.
for two horses. Manufactured nv c.
A. Voigt, Ell.nwo.nl To be sold for
cash. or will trade for grain or cattle.
Price $50.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26
A Rare Bargain.

For SALE-A billiard and pool
room, with three tables, substantial
building, centrally located, only one
in this city. Easy terms if sold soon.
Address, JAMES MCDONALD,
27-t4 Great Bend, Kans.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

BEGas' CHERRY COUGH SYRUP is
giving splendid satisfaction to the
trade and the sales are positively
marvellous, which, can be accounted
for in no other way except that it is
without doubt the best in the market.
Ask for and be sure You get the genu-
inc. We keep it. Shaw and Co.,
Druggists.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26
Bradhelds Female Regulator

Should be used by the young woman
she who suffers from any disorder pc
culiar to her sex, and at change of life
is powerful tonic; benefits all who
use it. Write to The Bradfeld Reg.
Co., Atlanta Ga. for particulars. Sold
by G. A. Hooper.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

When you want to find Cal Daw-
SOD, with his complete stock of -four,
feed and seeds of all kinds, go due
west from the pnstot;ice tn Buckland's
old sttnd. east of the sc!,o. house. On
the corner. Cal wants to see all his
cid friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

Joe Megan, of the south side,
called Saturday and paid for the
DEMOCRAT, which will hereafter visit
his house weekly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

The handsomest and most SNOWY
showcase in the city, is the large new
one just put in by G. A. Hooper. 1t
is of splendid workmanship, and an
ornament to his large establishment.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

A NEW DEPARTMENT-the carpet
department at the St. Louis Store.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

Invitations are out for social hop,
given by the Sons of Vets, at Grand
Army hail on this Thursday even
ing. the 26th. The boys promise
good music and q pleasant dance.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

Owing to the occasion coming in
the busy threshing season, there were
not many persons in attendance upon
the Alliance picnic, on Friday last.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

Tuesday Of last week bouncing
boy was born unto Mr.. and Mrs. John
Durkin, south side. We don't want
to let any get away, SO we mention
this thus late.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

There was man in our county,
and he was wondrous wise; he bought
his groceries of Fosburg & Welch,
and always got prize.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

The Ho;sington creamery and
cheese factory will be go. The last
dollar of the required stock was sub.
scribed Wednesday of this week, and
work will soon commence on the
building.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

The Star Clothing House has a
prize On exhibition which you should
not fail to Gee and get chance at.
See Mr.. Rosenfeld's new advertise
ment aud learn how you may get a
fine new buggy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

Quite number of Great Bend peo-
pie attended the dance at Hoisington,
Monday night, and report having a
splendid time. The Hoisington boys
know how to make things pleasant
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

It Is we'll for democrats to remember
to register. The books are now open
at the clerks Office, over the St. Louis
Store.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

Barton county has the finest roads
in the world, as general thing. But
there are one or two places in Great
Bend township which need attention.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. u. Turner was quite sick the
FIRST of the week.
Sherrod Wesley visited the State
Fair last week.
Ben Cossman has returned from
Missouri, to stay.
D. G. Luce is expected home from
st. Louis to-day.
Mrs. Ella Roudebush went to
Wichita last week.
J. r. Argabrite has gone to Pueblo
on business trip.
John T. Henderson, of Larned, was
in the city Tuesday.
Charley Kramer and wife are re-
joicing over a new boy.
Max Schaffer spent Sunday and
Monday in Pueblo, Col.
Roy Bidwell returned from Ness
City Monday morning.
Dave Gray was In town Wednesday.
Look out for wet spell.
Doodle Dodge returned from her
visit to Abilene last week.
Grandpa Dawson returned this
week from visit to Iowa.
Lee. Bockemohle, of Ellin wood :,
was caller Monday morning.
Mrs. r. G. Galley, of Heisington,
visited in Great Bend last week.
j. V. Brinkman took a business
trip to Leavenworth last Monday.
Miss Lottie Morgan is assisting in
the county clerks Office this week.
G. A. Patterson came down from
Pueblo, Tuesday, to visit the family.
AS cold weather threatens the
widows are returning home to roost.
Henry Smith was in from the mys.
tic regions OF the north, Wednesday.
Rev. Thos. II. Ayres and wife left
for visit in Texas Monday evening.
Will w. Culver and lady returned
Saturday from a trip down the Santa
Fe.
VIM. Manglesdorf and two son
returned to EllinwOod, from Atcbinson
Sunday.
Ed. Simmonds, late of Nebraska,
has engaged with the Owings Hard
ware Co.
Mrs. Robert Boyer attended the
Topeka fair last week, returning
Saturday.
Miss Edna Ivens, now teaching in
the Pawnee Rock schools, was caller
Saturday.
VIM. Misner, of Eilinwoood, re-
turned from Eureka Springs. Ark,
Friday night.
Pete Doherty and VIM. Kemple, of
Ellinwood, were in the city on bust
ness, Tuesday.
Walter F. Denman and wife, of
Pueblo, Col. were in the city on a
visit last week.
D. F. Robinson and wife returned
last week from a visit to Nebraska
and northern Kansas.
Mrs. Will Kelley accompanied her
father, Captain G. Norton, on a trip
to the west, Tuesday.
Editor Stumbaugh, of the Rush
Center Ne,os, came up from the state
fair, Saturday morning.
Captain Lewis and Eric Cole went
down the road Sunday evening on
business for the B. M. g.
John Wolfe, of Ellinwood, took a
load of stock to Kansas City last
week, returning Saturday.
Mrs. G. M. Welles and Mrs. Hattie
Balm visited I. II. Balm, at Topeka,
during the Kansas state fair.
A. II. Bockemohle and Frank
PETE, of Ellinwood, returned from
Colorado, Thursday morning.
V. S. Musil and wife visited eastern
points last week, taking in the state
fair at Topeka on Saturday.
Miss Adaliede Kluber, of Ellin-
wood, returned Thursday from visit
to Mayor Brueser's, at Peabody.
Earnest Bolinger, Fred Flanley and
Perse Culver are down on the Rattle
snake, hunting and camping out.
Herbert Swift and H. NJ. Summers
made business trip to Kansas
City last week, returning Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Frost, of Mil
wakee. Wis, are here OF a visit to
Mrs. Will Culver and Miss Ionic
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

See the list of jurymen for the
November term of district court, in
another column of this paper.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

Nothing attracts like attraction.
To save money is to buy your goods
at Owings Hardware Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

A son and heir was born unto MIR.
and Mrs. Writ Dawson, Tuesday of
this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

Will Ferger and bride returned
Tuesday from the east. The band
boys lost no time in calling upon them
that same evening and giving them a
serenade. We extend congratulations
to the newly married pair.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

The quarterly report of county
superintendent Of schools will be
found in this issue.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

The Santa Fe road now runs chair
cars on their main line, which change
will be appreciated by the travelling
public.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

James McQuisten, up on Blood
creek, will put in 400 acres of wheat
this fall.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

Pete Damn, near Dundee, has been
threshing thirteen days and has
threshed 1000 bushels of grain, but
is not done vet
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26
G. A. R. Reunion at Ellsworth.

We will sell round trip tickets to
Ellsworth Sept. 80 to Oct 9th inclusive
good to return until Oct. 7th. One
fare for round trip.
w. ToRREY, Agt., Santa Fe Route.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26
A. III. MILLER.
MERCHANT TAILOR

With an experience of Twenty years
can be found over Hacker Bros. store
on Main street. He invites the people
to call and examine his full line of
Cloths and Casimere's domestic and
foreign.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

Be sure to call and see the latest
styles in fall millinery at the St. Louis
| Store.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

Smith Bros, new law firm, have
opened an office over the First National
Bank. The firm CONSISTS of E. B.
Smith, late of Brown & Smith, attor-
neys of Larned, and Frank E. Smith,
of Atkinson, Neb.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

Notice for second sale for delinquent
taxes will be found in this paper.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

Another of those exciting "badger
lights was had at ChappePs barn
Tuesday night. One of our hand
some young BARRIERS bravely did the
"act," and has been highly compli-
mented upon'his tact and ability.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

You all know the democratic cam
didates, and know nothing. to their
detriment. Nov lets have an increase
over the majorities of two years ago.
1t will be just as easy AS falling off a
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

Any lady or gentleman who will
call at Owings Hardware 10. and
leave their autograph will receive Il
nice lead pencil for the same favor.
Owings Hardware Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

"The best cigars in the world" a
Fosburg & Welch's.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26
NEAR POST OFFICE

To-day is New Years day with the
Jewish people.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

Fosberg & WEIGH have the finest
lot of candies in the city. Little ones,
see them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

Owings Hardwarwe Co. sell White
sewing machines -warranted for five
years.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

The new freight rates which have
been secured for Great Bend ought to
make some difference in the price
paid for wheat at this point.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

Buggies and Carriages q Specially.
Prices on Buggies and Carriages
a speciality. Quality of buggies not
equalled anywhere in the west. Come
and investigate and be convinced.
Owings Hardware Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

Come-we want your trade, at
Owings Hardware Go.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

One common everyday, hardwork-
ing farmer, living near Ellinwood,
Peter Ahrens by name, raised over
1000 bushels of wheat this year.
That is almost as much as is raised in
some entire counties in eastern states.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-09-26

The committee of Great Bend bust
ness men who attended a meeting of
the X. r. commissioners at Topeka,
Monday. have returned, after being
successful in securing a fair sort of
adjustment of railroad rates to this
city, which they say will save thous-
ands of dollars to Barton county
shippers.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-12-19
Miss Virginia Eckman's Faith.
 full Friend.

Little Rock Gazette, 15: Among the Little Rock friends of Col. DeMalhsr, it is known that the gentleman has de. cided to erect handsome monument to the memory of Miss Eckman. the lady to whom he was betrothed. It will be remembered that the lady vas the young teacher whose sudden death took place at Russellville, this State, in November, 1888, and whose remains were borne to Newton Falls, Ohio. by her friends, Col. DeMalher and Prof. Neidhart.
 The monument is to consist of life size statue of the lady, mounted on 8 pedestal which itself will be model piece of carving. the whole to be IF feet inches high. It was originally designed to have all the monument of Little Rock granite, but owing to it's color, only the pedestal will be of Ark ansas stone, and the statue of Westerly or white granite.
 The statue will be carved by the sculptor Carribelli, and the pedestal by the sculptor Broggini, both of Cleve- land, Ohio, who lead in artistic granite carving in the United States. It is ex- pected to have the monument ready for unyeiling November 4, 1890, which date will be the second anniversary oi Miss Eckman's death.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-12-19

PRINTERS INK: a Journal for Adyer- tisers, will appear weekly after the New Year. Its publishers are Geo. P. Powell & Co.,, of New York, who also issue the American Newspaper Direc- tory, and are the proprietors of the oldest and best known of all the Adver- tislng Agencies.
 Make your wite happy by buying her sewing machine for Christmas present. JNo. A. ERWIN & Co.
 By reference to Sheriff Young's notice published elsewhere it will be seen that he will begin hls annual tax collecting round Monday January 20th. l t would save much time and expedite settlements if property owners would meet the collector in their respective townships and not postpone the matter nntil the close of the collecting period. Our sewing machines are first-class in every respect, eur prices are very low.
 JNo. A. ERWIN & Co.
 The Order of the Eastern Star and the blue lodge massns have agreed to unite forces and have a joint install- ation of officers on the night of Decem- Der 27th and a good time around the festal board in the banquet hall after wards. The arrangement will doubt. less add very materially to the pleasure of the occasion and be especially agree able to the members of the blue lodge.
 We are now closing out our large stock of goods for cash. So come to see us if you want great bargains.
 WoOten & Oates. The east-bound passenger train was delayed four hours last Thursday by the wrecking ofa west-bound freight train near London. The only casualty of the accident was the breaking of the arm of the conductor in charge of the wrecked tram. Railroad Physician Hill went up and rendered the wound ed man medical attention, after which he took his train through to Van Bu- ren.