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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02
PERSONAL.

Will j. Hacker will move into the
Weiner property.
Sue Moses, of Pueblo, was in the
city last Saturday.
Miss Emma Bell spent Sunday
with friends in Larned.
B. P. Groseclose returned from
Kansas City, Saturday.
Mrs. Isbell and children have re-
turned to their Iowa home.
Ed. S. Marx, and wife spent Sun
day in this city, frum Claflin.
Dan Coughlin is again with the
Star clothing house. in this city.
". T. Clarke was up from Pawnee
Rock Schools Saturday evening.
Mrak Keynes was caller at this
Office Saturday, frcm Pawnee Rock.
T. L. Owings will occupy the
Wells property. on Forest Avenue.
DIR. Maffett's mother from San
dusky, Ohio, is In the city on a visit.
Ask 'sEwastus" how about the dauce
con the Rattlesneke," Saturday night
last.
Two of Will Osmond's sisters came
ON visit from Tacoma, WASH, last
week.
r. Nj. Simmons, of the Hopkins
Mo-, Journal, was caller last Sat
urday.
Cal Crilley returned from his trip
in the eastern part of the state. Sun
day last.
Col. w. E. Huffman and wife, and
son Henry we're shopping in the city
Tuesday.
A brother of D. E. Benedict, from
Nickerson, was in the city on a visit
last week.
Mrs. Kittie Snyder, daughter of r.
T. Ewalt, arrived from Canton, Ohio,
last week.
Theo. Griffith and wife spent Sun.
day last visiting with Dick Mosley in
La Crosse.
w. L. Cole, of Ottawa county, an
old friend of w. P. Bidleman and
sons, was in the city last Friday.
o. j. Baldwin and family, OF the
west part of the county, left last week
for their future home in Sumner county
D. II. Halliday attended the gun
club shoot at La Crosse last week,
and won good share Of the prizes.
R. H. Lindsay, the efficient reporter
for the Kansas City Times, reported
the Gov. Robinson meeting here Sat-
urday evening.
Fred Seiglinger, formerly Barton
county teacher, but now travelling for
an Implement Co., spent Sunday
visiting friends in this city.
S. B. Giddings and family returned
last week from a visit to their old
home in Connecticut. They are glad
to get back to Sunny Kansas.
H. r. Lewis, of the Pawnee Rock
Leader. Ira Clark of Hoisington Dis
patch, and Will Feeder of Ellinwood
Advocate, were in the city Saturday.
E. w. Waynant is the best clerk
of a political convention that has
ever officiated in Great Bend. Ed.
ought to be right and be democrat.
r. Black, wife and daughter, of
Wichita who have been visiting with
D. Turner in this city, returned home
Sunday. Miss Nettie Turner accomp-
anied them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02
DRESS GOODS,

Everybody afford to dress we'll when dress
goods can be bought as cheap selling them
for 15c sc inch Tricot for lie. For 25c we will
give you sc inch Tricot that will equal anything our
competitors will offer you for 4Oc. For go 40 and SOC
you can select from an elegant assortment of Dress
luster broadcloths which noted for their fine finish
We will sell you for Toe For 48c we will sell you
80 inch all wool Surge. Our line of Henrettas either
In all wool or silk wraps, is the best and complete
we have ever shown and at prices that will with
your approval We also show full line of velve:s and
pushes.
Black and colored silks in Gross Grains Armuer
and Fables. Our stock of Dress Goods must be seen
to be appreciated.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02
FLANNELs AND UNDERWEAR.

AS the cool weather advances everybody begins to
look through their stock of underwear and nearly
everyone has to buy less in this line We have
purchased very large stock of these goods and we in
tend 10 dispose of them. This that have put
price on them that will make them move. White
Flannes you can buy from &c yard, up. At 12Ic
you can buy yard of heavy gray flannel. 19c will
buy extra heavy red twill flannel. Canton fannes
from SC up.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02
Ellinwood Items.

From the Advocate.
The S. OF VS.. are making arrange
ments to give dance here on the 9Th
of October.
Refreshing rains are reported from
all parts of the county, seeding is now
in full blast, and some wheat is already
up. So far everything is favorable for
next year, but we must not count the
chickens before they are Matched, as
there is many slip twixt the cup and
the lip; but we are in hopes that there
may not be many the coming year.
Nick Keeper, while in Topeka, pur-
chased some of the finest cattle ever
brought to this part of the state, he has
one yearling steer weighing 1850 lbs.,
one two-year-old COW weighing 1,4OO
lbs, giving six gallons of milk per day,
one cow giving eight gallons per day.
All of the Holstein brand. Mr.. Klep-
per can we'll feel proud OF this acquisi-
ton to his farm.
DIED-Of rheumatism on Wednes-
day. Sept, 9th. at $3.50 a. M, Mary
Daniel Archer, beloved wife of G.. r.
Archer. Was buried at o'clock p.
M, Sept. 25th. Thus the book of
another life is closed, and three sons
are left without wife and mother.
After seven long years of suffering the
tender cord is broken and death comes
to claim its victim. The deceased was
born in CrittendOn, Grant county, Ken
lucky, March 10th, 1888 and was there
fore 81 years, months and IA days old.
The family has resided in and near
Ellinwood for several years, moving
here in hopes that the terrible disease
| would relinquish its hold, but PrOvi-
dence decreed otherwise. and today the
| relatives are left to mourn her loss.
| The bereaved have the sympathy of
their many friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

LosT-On September 9Th, 1890,
two greyhound puppies; one black.
and-white, the other light brlndle. A
liberal reward will be paid for the re-
turn of the same to to r. Tay.
Tor, northwest of Great Bend a few
miles.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

Towusley says, of Caraways con-
vention last Saturday, "The whole
thing worked like two hearts that
beat as ont" Again our Forest
Avenue neighbor was creased and
swallowed so quick he did not know
what happened.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02
Ward Primaries,

WaI0 1rlmarl6Ss
Democrat primaries to select delega-
lions to the county convention to be
held in this city October 4th, will be
held Friday evening at eight O'Clock
at the following places:
First ward-In the office of Register
of Deeds. FRANK STROTHMAN, Com.
Second ward-At the DEMOCRAT
office. d. b. PALMER, Com.
Third ward--In the Business Men s
club rooms, over Bishops.
c. A. HOOPER, Com.
Fourth ward--At the Leland Hotel
j. W. MICHIGAN, Com.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

J. j. Fouch and Arthur +. Rase-
ley, both of Great Bend postofice are
among the good men added to our
subscription list since the last weeks
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02
South Bend Township.

Allie Deutsche und Deutsch-Ameri.
Gamer sind h@hichst eingeladen dem
Deutsch-Am. Volksfest in Ellinwood
am 9th October. beizuwohnen. Bringt
Eure Familien und Erfrishungen NIT.
G. j. MACKENRoTH, CON-,
South Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

q. N. & E. r. Moses sell the Gar
land stoves, Halliday and Woodmanse
windmills, New Home Sewing
Machines, Genuine Gidden Barb
Wire aud etc.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

Hon. d. A. Banta and Judge John
Martin opened the resubmission CAM
palgn at Pittsburg, Kansas, Tuesday
night, speaking to an immense audi
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

At the City Book Store you will find
school Books. Tablets, Pencils, Pens,
States, Ink, Erasors, Everything in
school supplies, and the most for your
money, of any place in town.
]. n. HARPER, Prop.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

j. III. Harper is agent for Wanna
maker & Brown, merchant tailors.
He has a complete line of samples,
and guarantees to give good fit and
entire satisfaction. Call on him, al
the book store, old postofice room.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

pair of white blankets for zoe. For Soc a pair
tenquarter gray blankets. For 50 pair of strictly all
wool red blankets We also have about 200 pairs of
fine white blankets, slightly soiled, which offer for
one-haf their actual value. In fact, underwear
flannel and blanket department is chuck full of bar
gains.
Our hosiery and glove department is most COM
plee and contains everything desirable for ladies and
children well well as gentlemens wear. We
carry full stock of the celebrated Foster kid gloves
Every pair warranted
BOOTS AND SHOES.
We justly proud OF this department. We do
not carry trashy footwear, but able give you
excellent wearing for a small amount of money Among
other makes, still carry full line of the celebrated
and highly warranted SELF boots and shoes We own
so of mems boots warranted full stock, which
will sell you for 81 pair They are big bargain and
are already going like hot cakes. 1t will pay You
try boots and shoes They absolutely reliable
OF our Clothing and Cloak departments we viii
speak to you hereafter We will only just say that
in position to offer you the choicest garments at
very small outlay of Expense.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02
This is a Bargain.

For Sale-a $50 acre farm, eight
miles southwest of Great Bend, south
of river; 2 work horses, harness and
wagon; farm implements; 80 chickens;
800 bushels of corn; 10 tons of hay
Is head of cattle; COW shed 26x42;
stable for 8 horses; corn crib I0x26;
~ acres broke, 80 acres of pasture,
so tons of hay made on place every
year; frame house with furniture and
everything i'm it. Price: 81 500. Call
on or address: The DEMOCRAT,
Great Bend, Kansas
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

The editor regrets that he was unable
to attend the social at the residence of
D. N. Heller, last Friday evening.
From those who were present we learn
that it was an extremely ENJOYABLE
affair; tine singing being especially
excellent
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

S. w. Hood, of near Pawnee Rock i,
called Tuesday and renewed for a
year on the DEMOCRAT. He says he
is an alliance man first last and all the
time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

In kise old Cline Tried'' and "Fire
0 Tested" Home of New York, on good
farm property. Take a Farm Policy
- Farm Risks and be right.
Please call on
JOHN F. LEWIS, Agt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

Talking about stoves, now is the
time to put up or freeze up.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

Squire Dodge is moving his large
frame hosiery from north Main street
to the college addition, where he will
run it as boarding house for students
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

aim to increase business have concluded
the best method of doing this is down the
to give the best for
have look through
is impossible for advertise the Bargains
have offer
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

The three colored men charged
with wheat stealing waived examina'
ton in the justices court, and will
come before the district court at the
November term.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

LET US see. The pawnee Rock
Leader was at one time almost sold to
the Alliance people, was it not? But
for some reason the alliance people
thought they ought to have respecta-
BILE paper, and so declared negotiations
for the Leader off" 1t may be that
all this has something to do with Bro.
and his advocacy of the Humphrey
hidalago party. How much is there in
it for you, Lewis? Tess up now.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

j. S. Winget. OF the west side
called on the DEMOCRAT Wednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

Everybody should hear the next
congressman from the big seventh,
tu,asv
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

Charley McCarson and Geo.
Meacham were before the police judge
last week, for gambling. They
"skipped" out for parts unknown.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

Marcus Friend has change in hi.
advertisement this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

When in want for hardware, imple-
ments, queensware, diamonds.
watches, jewelry, clocks or silverware,
call on G.. N. Il E.. r. Moses.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

The U. r. K. of P. will give K.
of T. bang net at the Morrison on the
night of Octnber 10Th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

Your townships Dad no delegates
present in the republican county con.
vention last Saturday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

It is reported that the Uhl & Car
ney stock ranch, on the Cheyenne
bottoms, has been sold, or traded, to a
Kansas City syndicate for $500, 900
worth of Kanses City property. Nor
rison Munford, of the Times. is said to
be one of the purchasers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

John Schneider, of Albert. called
last week and ordered the official
county paper for year. Thanks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

Abraham Riae, whose postoffice Is
Great Bend, has been granted an
increase of pension and arrearages.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

A fine concert company is billed for
the Grand on the Goth inst. Further
notice of same next week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

Buy only the Beckwith, Round Oak
stove, is the genuine. at &. N. & E. K.
Moses.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

Some dog men will arrive this week
toe put their hounds in training for
the cOursing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

M one will sell you cheaper> hard
ware, farm implements, cutlery, etc.,
han j. B. Owings, east of the post
Office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

Call for bargains at u. N. & E. r.
Moses.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

All German-American should re-
member the celebration, or 'Volks-
fest" at Ellinwood next Monday.
Large and tasty bills are up announc
ing the event, and q large crowd and
good time is expected.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02
sHERIFTS PROCLAMATION
Of the Time of Holding General Election
for State, District and County Officers
and Township Officers.

LOT SCaC6, UlSCflCG anu O0unIy O1uC6fS
and Township Officers.
State of Kansas, 80
Barton County, 90
The State of Kansas, to all to whom these Presents
shall come, Greeting:
KNOW YE That I, F. d. Wilson, sheriff of Bar
ton County, Kansas, by virtue of authority in me
vested, do by this Proclamation give public notice
that on the
Tuesday Succeeding the First Monday i'm
November, A. ID. 1890,
there will be held General Election, and the Off
csrs at the time be chosen fOllews to-wit;
One Chief Justice OF the Supreme Court.
One Governor.
One Lieutenant Governor.
One Secretary of State.
One Attorney General.
One State Superintendent.
One State Auditor.
One State Treasurer.
One Member of Congress for the 9TH Congressional
District.
One Representative for the 95th District.
One Probate Judge.
One County Attorney.
One Clerk OF the District Court.
One Superintendent of Public Instruction.
One Coroner Ito ill vacancy.
One Commissioner for the First District-e and
such township officers rs by law required to be
elected in the several townships. And votes of
Electors for said officers will he received at the
polls of each Election District in said County.
In WITNESS WHEREOF, have hereunto set my
hand, at my Office at Great Bend in said County,
this 10Th day of September 4. d. 1880
F. ID. WILSON, Sheriff.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

j. c. Campbell, of Caldwell, Ohio,
relative of the Racy boys, of Fair
view township, has been in the county
some time, looking up location for
mercantile business. He is very
favcrably impressed with Barton
county, and We hope he may eventu-
ally locate with us. He returns home
next Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

Democrats, remember the primar-
les to select delegates 20 the county
Convention SATURDAY..
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

There will evidently be a ''power'
of trading done in county politics
this fall. With the candidates now
in the field the chances are about
even, with the advantage, if any, in
favor of the alliance candidates.
After the convention which meets
Saturday has finished its deliberations
we will be able to name the winners
ssfor money, marbles, or chalk"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

A large crowd will be in town Sat
urday of this week, and there will be
two conventions held that will make
the candidates nominated last Satur.
day think that the postoffice organ
can't quite move the world.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

We greatly appreciate the many
friends the DEMOCRAT has in Barton
county. 1t is the aim of the editor to
deal fairly by all men, and to make
such paper as every family can
appreciate, and we are glad to note
that it is liked by every one to such
an extent that hundreds of men are
daily speaking a good word for it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

kEENEY is sole agent in Great Bend
for the celebrated Alliance coffee, pu,
up in one'pound packages aud sold a,
. uniform price of % cents per pound.
Try it. 1t will save you money.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

[lNG HUUSE.
A fine concert company is billed for
the Grand on the Goth inst. Further
notice of same next week.
John Schneider, of Albert. called
last week and ordered the official
county paper for year. Thanks.
Abraham Riae, whose postofice Is
Great Bend, has been granted an
increase of pension and arrearages.
No one will sell you cheaper>h bard
ware, farm implements, cutlery, etc. !,
han j. B. Owings, east of the post
Office.
When in want for hardware, imple-
ments, queensware, diamonds,
watches, jewelry, clocks or silverware,
call on G. N. 4 E. r. Moses.
Charley McCarson and Geo.
Meacham were before the police judge
last week, for gambling. They
skipped" out for parts unknown.
Squire Dodge is moving his large
frame hosiery from north Main street
to the college addition, where he will
run it as boarding house for students.
j. j. Fouch and Arthur E. Rase-
ley, both of Great Bend postofice are
among the good men added to our
subscription list since the last weeks
issue.
Hon. d. A. Banta and Judge John
Martin opened the resubmission CAM
palgn at Pittsburg, Kansas, Tuesday
night, speaking to an immense audi
ence.
S. w. Hood, of near Pawnee Rock {,
called Tuesday and renewed for a
year on the DEMOCRAT. He says he
is an alliance man first last and all the
time.
q. N. & E. r. Moses sell the Gar
land stoves, Halliday and Woodmanse
windmills, New Home Sewing
Machines, Genuine Gidden Barb
Wire aud etc.
The three colored men charged
with wheat stealing waived examina'
ton in the justices court, and will
come before the district court at the
November term.
All German-American should re-
member the celebration, or 'Volks-
fest" at Ellinwood next Monday.
Large and tasty bills are up announc
ing the event, and a large crowd and
good time is expected.
A large crowd will be in town Sat
urday of this week, and there will be
two conventions held that will make
the candidates nominated last Satur.
day think that the postofice organ
can't quite move the world.
G. M. Welles and wife have removed
to Topeka, where they will make
their future home. They are among
the oldest settlers in Great Bend, and
a large host of staunch friends wish
them success in their new home.
Louis Elbel, the child pianist Is the
youngest of the three wonder children
of the world, the others being Hoff-
man and Hegmer. He plays from
memory, and his Interpretation Is af
intelligent as that of an old master.
This boys technique and execution il
such, that he can play whatever be
chooses from the whole musical litera.
ture. He is described as q truely
grand young child, with a beautiful
clear out face as though chiselled in
marble, with q modest, sweet expess
ion. and eyes that show deep through
and steady, and he has the style and
bearing of q true genius and artist
At the Grand, Oct 10th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-10-02

G. M. Welles and wife have removed
to Topeka, where they will make
their future home. They are among
the oldest settlers in Great Bend, and
a large host of staunch friends wish
them success in their new home.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-11-23

most luxurious apartment of the kind in
the world. The famous diva Is an en-
thuSiaStic player. and as her husband,
Nicoliui, is also fond of the game, they
have spared no expense in hitting up the
room. The table, which was furnished
Brunswick Balke-COllcnder Company.
cost its fair owner Sl,5OO.
1t is of American antique oak. iniaid
with mother OF pearl. The most eN-
penSive carvings adorn the legs and
holdings. and a peculiarly pleasing ef-
feet is produced by an artistic blending
of South American fancy woods IN the
panels. The delicate tintS of tulip.
dagonet and amaranth harmonic with
tbe darker shades of cOcabOla and ma
hogany and form superb background
for four landscape medalliOnS. which
adOrn the sides.
In fitting up billiard-rOOm it IS usual
IN match the furnishings and table; but,
of course. people of moderate means
need not 90 10 this expense. There Is 4
wide margin between the Billiard par
Tor OF Nine. Patti and the modiSt outfit
of an amateur who can only enjoy the
game after business hours. An oak
table. of the best make No feet. with
cue-rack. cues, balls. bridges, markers
and every thing necessary for the game,
can be bought for $3.50. \ veneered
table will cost less money; and there
are outfits manufactured by houses of
less reputation. that will probably give
quite as good satisfaction. for $50. Be
sides the table, a few chairs and the gas
fixtures are the only furniture necessary
for a home game of billiards; and, with
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-11-23

very ingenious table for home use was
exhibited. 1t is ordinarily a dining
table. covered with green cloth. a turn
of a crank underneath raises a cuSh-
toned curb all around the edge and
transforms ii at once into billiard
table. Such combination. while de-
cidedly novel, can hardly become popu-
lar here. 1t would not be very pleasant
To have the servants come in the midst
of a game to lay the cloth for dinner.
A billiard room must be well lighted.
The light. if possible. should come from
above. through ample SkylightS. so as
10 bring the table within general
focus. and thus prevent any shadow be-
ing thrown from the balls or cushions.
But unless one is building this can sell
dom be- obtained. The next best thing
is a corner room, which will afford two
lights in the daytime.
The gas light should be raised about
3 feet > inches from the bed of the table,
and supplied with horizontal burners,
so that no shadow is east by the pipe.
The distance of the light from the floor
should be about feet inch. For a
5X1O foot table the croSS-armS of the
pendant should measure from light to
light . inches. and the long arms So
inches. For ! ~ foot table, cross
arms - inches and long arms 30 inches.