Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-08

j. W. SutcliH was down from near
Willard, Friday. He got SO bushels
to the acre out of what wheat he has
threshed thus far. His corn and
other crops are doing nicely.
Barton county candidates are the
most modest and retiring fellows you
ever saw. Thus far there has not APP
pearei a single candidates announce
ment in any of the county papers.
John Schauf and John Sharp were
in from Beaver township and
report 35 to 40 bushels to the acre in
wheat and corn in splendid condition
though rain just now would be a
benefit.
What is home without mother,
husband, brother or someone or other
to cut the weeds that almost smother
the life out of many small trees about
the yards of our citizens? Sieze We a
sythe STAY them.
But very few of the Grand Army
boys will go from here to the Milwau-
kee reunion, only delegation from
the post. The failure Of railroads to
give their usual cut rates is supposed
to be the cause.
N. Weber, the popular store keeper
of Dubuque, Russell county, was ia
Great Bend Tuesday on business,
making the DEMOCRAT Office a well
come call. He says corn in his vicin-
ity will be immense.
Frank Smith drove party of four
young Great Bend Washers up to Lar
ned. Tuesday night last, on ''little
toot." The boys had jolly night,
though they will probably take the
cars on their next trip.
One prominent young business man
of this city is now east to capture a
bride, and another prominent young
business man will shortly go east on
the same mission. Now ladies, get
on your guessing caps.
Another tussle will be had between
the first and second mines of Great
Bend, Friday afternoon Of this week
If the boys can work up supply OF
energy so soon after the circus the
game will be a good one.
We have abandoned the idea OF
moving to Kansas City, since they
rob men on the streets in daylight of
diamonds.-Neaos.
We think you would be perfectly
safe, Judge, as paste don't go.
Up in Beaver township Mrs. Annie
Norton, widow lady, had twelve
acre field of wheat which, when
threshed, made AL bushels to the
acre. The women of Kansas are get
ting to the front in all things.
w. z. Bruce, of Clarence, was in
town Saturday, and made this Office a
very agreeable call He is earnestly
engaged in the work of forming an
alliance in Liberty township. a notice
of which will be seen elsewhere.
G. f. Benford, of St. John, was
over north of Clafin, Monday, to see
after his farm. He says plenty of
corn is now ''made" in Barton county,
and nothing but cyclone can injure
it. His wheat turned out splendid.
II. r. Lewis of the Pawnee Rock
Leader, made trip to the vest part
of the state last week. He says that
under the irrigating bitches some of
the crops are doing finely, though the
most of the western counties need
rain.
The DEMOCRAT has some of the
choicest positions of advertising space
to dispose of to our merchants. Call
early and locate your adj. for the fall
trade. There is money in ito the
merchant, the printer, and the reader
alike.
Id Hubbard received beautiful
and valuable clock last Saturday. It
is antique oak and is fine ornament
as well as correct time piece. He
will receive correct time from Kansas
Citv every morning. He will soon