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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24
For Sale.

Four good work horses, all broke,
ranging from 3 to 8 years old. Also
two sets of harness and two wagons.
Also 4 head of good ponies, broke to
work. Will sell for cash or trade for
other, unincumbered, property. En-
quire at this office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24
Topeka and Return.

Annual Meeting Grand Lodge,
Knights of Pythias, May Goth to 23d
tickets on sale May 90 to %, good to
return until May 25th. one fare for
the round trip. L. w. Waynant
Agent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24
Speaking or Fort Worth Spring Palace.

You can buy round trip tickets via
Santa Fe Route, at one fare, to Fit
Worth, any time between May 8 and
%, and have until June 3 to return.
In Ft. Worth you can purchase ex-
cursion tickets at low rate to points
reached via Santa Fe route In that
state. Fl Worth is the gateway of
Texas Once Inside the gate, every
facility will be given for looking
around. This is an important fact for
land seekers and health seekers A
cheap way to see Texas. inquire of
w. Torrey, local agent, Santa Fe
route, or write to g. I. Nicholson, q.
p. d I. A. Topeka, Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

The judges at the spelling contest
next Friday evening, as selected, are
for the oral contest, Elrick &. Cole,
G. F. DIffenbacher. and E. B. Smith.
For the written contest, Mrs. q. W..
Nimocks, Mrs. w. F. Moore and Miss
Louie Frost.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

The boys are hunting up hard words
and practicing on them, getting ready
for the spelling contest Friday night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

The Central Normal College, this
city. has enrolled over thirtyfve new
students this term. We are glad to
see this good institution prospecting.
Let everyone speak good word
for 1t.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

Frank Brock was home from Mill
waukee, Wisconsin, on a visit to his
folks, last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

John Taylor has not been confirmed
as councilman for the first ward of
this city. He was so busy that he let
the ten days limit in which he was to
have been confirmed, pass by.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

Mr.. r. B. Warren, who heard the
Nellie Walters Opera Co.. cannot
say enough in praise of their performs
ances. He says the sprightly Nellie
is whole show in herself.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

H. j. Weber and wife, from near
Galatia, returned Thursday from a
visit to southern Illinois. Mr.. Weber
reports that much wheat in Illinois
was killed by the spring frosts.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

Come out next Mondy evening and
see how you like women for supreme
Judges and revenue officers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

The st. Louis Store has a number
of prices that may please our lady
readers. See their advertisement.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

On the LIST of May the time for
muzzliug dogs comes into effect. Own
ers of dogs in this city will please take
notice, as after that time the city mar.
shall will begin a war of determination
on all dogs found running at large
without muzzles and on which taxes
are not paid.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

w. w. Carney has just shipped In
$50 head of young cattle from Arizo-
ma, and will soon receive 800 head
more. II. M. Summers has also pur-
chased 300 or 400 head to pasture
here this summer and feed the coming
winter. There will be ''a power" of
fat cattle in Barton county for next
winters market.
We again find it necessary to remind
some of our correspondents that we
cannot accept anything for publication
later than Tuesday evening of the cur
rent week. We 60 TO press on
Wednesday evening. and it will be a
favor if all persons having communica-
tions for this paper would remember
the above explanation.
A new painter in town, an artist of
the old school. He arrived at Z p. M,
Monday, and at present is making his
headquarters at the hume of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Zoeller, west side. He is
of German descent, regulation weight,
and his father has such an opinion of
his ability that we look for the firm to
soon be Greve, Zoeller & Son.
The DEMOCRAT is the only Barton
county paper that publishes the COM
missiuner's proceedings in full. Now
is the time to subscribe. IF you like
this paper hand it to neighbor when
you are through with it and tell him
he ought to go on our list for year
or six months. The more subscribers
we get the better paper We will try to
make it.
On Sunday, the 10th inst, Robert
Dougan, father OF Mrs. j. E. Wood
and Mrs. A. C. Schermerhorn, died
in this city, after long illness, at the
age of 70. He was one of our oldest
residents, and well known and re-
spected. Funeral services were con-
Quoted at. the residence of A. c.
Schermerborn on Tuesday at 2 p m.
Mr.. Dougan leaves an aged wife and
four children.
Mrs. Hart, widow lady living just
across the street from d. r. Jones, is
furnishing home made bread to a NUNS
Der of her neighbors. The family OF
the writer has been using bread OF her
baking, and it is an excellent article.
Mrs. Hart would like few more Gus
toners. and believes that after trying
her home made bread persons will use
no other Southeast of ID. r Jones
in the Toepke property.
| For carpets end oil cloths. 60 to the
st. Louis Store.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

Rev. JOS. Keenan, will preach at the
Christian church in this city at II q.
m. and 1870 p. m. next Sunday, the
9th. He has just returned from
Seward, Stafford county. where he had
been conducting revival. He or
gained church there with twenty
Two members, having baptised fifteen.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

Garden seeds of the best varieties
Highest market price paid for country
produce, at Fosburg 4 Welch's.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

Soda water is now ION tap" and the
boys will have to rustic up a little
more spending money, or quarrel with
their girls.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

How many cider joints o. are there
in Great Bend? Is there not grand
opening for some Sharp CD fellow to
make himself famous.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

Discount for cash on all goods except
sugar and coffee. Keeney has the
largest variety and best quality
of garden seeds. dried fruits
and GAINED goods.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24
PERSONAL.

city Saturday.
DR.. Keeney is able to be out again
after long illness.
Fred Zutavern attended court at
Lacrosse last week.
A.. j. Buckland's children have been
i'll with chicken pox.
Ed. Howard is again with Geo. d.
Hume, in the general store.
John Kerr has moved down into
Stafford county, near Seward.
Mrs. Ella Stoke and children visited
relatives in Topeka this week.
Rev. Thos. 81. Ayars made BUSH
ness trip to Topeka this week.
w. w. p. Clement is rapidly re-
covering from his late accident.
A young son of Frank Kramer's
Mas very i'll few days last week.
Will Maher was up from Alden to
spend Sunday with his old friends.
Mrs. Chas: Allison is expected home
from her eastern visit in a few days.
Tom Lyons, of Liberty township,
made this Office social call Saturday.
w. L. Hickman and wife were in
the city, from near Seward, Tuesday.
Mike Quinlan was down from the
northwest part of the county, Satur-
day.
John Reintz, of Od,n, was in the
city Saturday, and made this Office a
call.
Mrs. Swift, very old lady, mother
of Herbert, has been quite i'll the last
few days.
Sam Maher was home from Kansas
City Sunday on visit to his wife and
daughter.
Mrs. VIM. Torrey visited her
parents at Florence the latter part of
last week.
G.. F. Culver has been in Kansas
the last week or two, buying cattle to
ship west.
A long anticipated wedding will, we
are informed. come off in Great Bend
in few days.
Mrs. O. j. Richards and children
are on visit to relatives in the west
part of the state.
Kittie Butler, daughter of Mrs. T.
H. Butler, was very sick with ulcer
ated sore throat.
Mrs. EIrick G. Cole has gone on
visit to friends and relatives in La
Crosse, Wisconsin.
Mrs. Floy BROKER came up from
Hutchinson, Tuesday evening, on
visit to her parents.
John Lovett, of near McCracken,
a nursery man, was in Great Bend
the first of the week.
"Goodie" still survives, after a week
of arduous labor. But they do miss
him at ''Tammany Hail."
Nelson Nickerson, of this city. came
back last week from business visit
to Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Prof H. N. Gains, principal of the
Dickinson county high school. at Chap
man. was in the city Saturday.
Martin Ummen, of Clarence, was
doing business in the city, Friday. He
reports wheat in good condition.
Mr.. Arch Mclean wife and daugh-
ter of Larned, visited with the family
of j. G. Evans in this city last Satur-
day.
J. K. Groseclose, from Texas, has
been in the city few days on visit
to his brother, B. P. Groseclose, with
Hume.
T. III. Brewer, assessor of Pawnee
Rock township, was in Great Bend,
Saturday, attending the alliance
meeting.
Treasurer Krause has been cunning
for dogs, and has the thanks of east
side people for his successful mark
manship.
| John Johnston and wife, and Tom
Mallory, Hoisington people, we're
doing business in Great Bend on last
Saturday.
A. I. Aubin, of Wichita, represent.
ing the NewYork Life insurance com
paHy, attended the badger fight the
other day.
G.. c. Baldew returned to this county
recently from visit to Illinois. He
likes Kansas az we'll as ever. and will
stay by her.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

Laurence Brock, Of Olmitz, was a
caller on the DEMOCRAT Thursday
last.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

MARRIED-On April 18th, 1890, by
Judge Ogle, at the residence of Amos
johnson, Dartmouth station, this
county, Alvah G. Ward and Miss Mary
Brown, both Of Barton county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

Farmers needing water tanks built
or wind mills repaired or put up,
should call upon E. Simmons, north
side of square.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

No one will sell you cheaper hard
ware, farm implements, cutlery, etc.,
than j. B. Owings, east of the post
Office
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

1.-The Coming Woman" the most
laughable farce ever written, cannot
fail to amuse and interest you. Grand
opera house, Monday the 26th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

Rev. Watson performed the mar
rage ceremony for F. B. Mauck Of
Superior. Nebraska. and Mary NJ.
Compton, of this county, Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

Il. N. d E. K. Moses are putting
down handsome stone pavement in
front of their Main street business
property. Now let their near neigh
bors ego and do likewise" and grate-
full public will "rise up and call them
blessed"
The Uniform Rank, Knights of
Pythias of this city are making their
arrangements to attend the state meet
ing at Topeka in May in a body.
They meet every Monday night for
drill, and have added quite number
of new members recently.
Three or four drunken men were on
the streets of Great Bend Saturday
and Sunday, which is further proof
that prohibition does not prohibit. AS
the w. G. T. U. has closed CD all
the joints, it would be interesting to
know where the boys got their liquor.
In Justice Clayton's court last Mon,
day County Attorney Cole fled a
motion to dismiss the cases of the
State VS. Chilly and Hotchkiss. These
are two Of the cases brought by the
w. G.. T. U. These cases are of
course dismissed, as will be others now
on the docket.
On Wednesday, May 3Oth, will be
decoration day. The Grand Army
men of this city are making prepare
ton to observe the day in appropriate
manner. They have issued an invita-
ton to all civil and secret societies to
join with them in the procession and
participate in the exercises.
The boys had a heap of fun at the
Chapel barn, Sunday afternoon, over
the old "badger fight" racket. The
suckers were Wichita insurance man
and Mo. P. r. r. conductor The
fun is all right at the proper time, but
Sunday is hardly proper day for SO
loud demonstration as was made.
Geo. 81. Hulme. of this city, met
with an accident last Thursday that
might have been worse than it was.
He was in among the betting at the
foundry, soaping pulley, when in
some manner he was caught by the
large driving belt and flung violently
to the floor. He sustained several
severe cuts and bruises, but none OF
them of q very serious nature. Wher
brought up town he looked like he had
gone through threshing ma
chine. He was the second of the firm
of Clement, Hume & Kelly TO meet
with an accident. Will Keliy's turn
10 next
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

In Justice Clayton's court, Monday,
the case of the State VS. Laden MERGER,
a joint case, was continued until the
30th cf June, by consent of attorneys
on both sides.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

There will be Episcopal services in
the German M. E. church next Sun
day the 9th, both morning and even
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

The county treasurer's quarterly
statement will appear in next weeks
paper.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

Al Spencer is now clerking for Leo
Rosenfeld, of the Star Clothing house,
Mr.. Goldentheimer having returned
to Emporia.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

Directions for finding Keeney's 6tore:
When you come to town look for the
place where there is the largest crowd
of people and the most goods selling,
that Is
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

A large acreage Of corn is already
planted in this county, and the splen-
did rain of Tuesday and Tuesday
night puts the ground in good shape
for listing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24
S III d Il s.

If you will visit our Shoe Department you will at
realize that you at the right place for cheap
and durable footwear. When warrant pair Of
shoes to you, just what say and will stay
by our warrant in every instance We carry from the
cheapest to the finest makes Right here call your
attention to large lot of sample shoes which you
buy onethrd to onehaf off of the regular prices.
We also selling Ladies Fine Kid Shoe at the low
price of so cents pair others ask $l5O for this
shoe Compare it and you will find correct.
CLOTHING. (SECOND FLOOR.)
In this Department we show more complete line
tins spring than we ever have before There is more
u.s. The principal reason, af course is, that you
sure to money every purchase you make It is
an absolute certainty regardless of what competitors
may say advertise to the contrary, that do
our Clothing cheaper by far than any of them and all
we ask is fair comparison and we sure to make
the SALE Another is that Clothing Depart
ment is the best lighted in the city. You
what you are buying without having to strain your eye
sight to tell the color of the goods We will add that
it will give pleasure to show you through stock
and we hope by square dealing to mret your patronage
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

Billie Kidder's team broke loose
from where it was hitched in the east
part of town and took the buggy a
muddy wairl all over town, Wednes-
daY noon
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

Another nice rain visited the vicin-
ity of Great Bend Tuesday night and
Wednesday. Did not learn how
general it was throughout-the county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

Fosburg & WEIGH for fresh grocer
les at low prices.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

The mind of the constitutlonally
tired men now begins to turn towards
the Walnut creek, and angle worms
and bottled bait will soon be in de-
mand.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

G. N. & E. r. Moses have no
travelling agents. If you want Ran
dolph or Cummings header, binder,
threshing machines, etc., call and see
them
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24

For carpets end oil cloths. 60 to the
st. Louis Store.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24
LADIES, BUY YOUR
MILLIN IL r. z
AT THE
ST. LOUIS STORE.

AT THE
ST. LOUIS STORE.
Another nice rain visited the vicin-
ity of Great Bend Tuesday night and
Wednesday. Did not learn how
general it was throughout-the county.
G. N. & E. R. Moses have no
travelling agents. If you want Ran
dolph or Cummings header, binder,
threshing machines, ETC., call and see
them.
The mind of the constitutlonally
tired men now begins to turn towards
the Walnut creek, and angle worms
and bottled bait will soon be in de-
mand.
Billie Kidder's team broke loose
from where it was hitched in the east
part of town and took the buggy
muddy whirl all over town, Wednes-
day noon.
A large acreage Of corn is already
planted in this county, and the splen-
did rain of Tuesday and Tuesday
night puts the ground in good shape
for listing.
In Justice Clayton's court, Monday,
the case of the State VS. Ladenberger,
a joint case, was continued until the
3Oth cf June, by consent of attorneys
on both sides.
Mr.. r. B. Warren, who heard the
Nellie Walters Opera Co.. cannot
say enough in praise of their performs
ances. He says the sprightly Nellie
is whole show in herself.
John Taylor has not been confirmed
as councilman for the first ward of
this city. He was so busy that he let
the ten days limit in which he was to
have been confirmed, pass by.
H. j. Weber and wife, from near
Galatia, returned Thursday from a
visit to southern Illinois. Mr.. Weber
reports that much wheat in Illinois
was killed by the spring frosts.
The Central Normal College, this
city. has enrolled over thirty FIVE new
students this term. We are glad to
see this good institution prospecting.
Let everyone speak good word
| for 1t.
The judges at the spelling contest
next Friday evening, as selected, are
for the oral contest, Elrick G. Cole,
G. F. Dlfenbacher. and E. B. Smith.
For the written contest. Mrs. &. w.
Nimocks, Mrs. w. F. Moore and Miss
Louie Frost.
On the LIST of May the time for
muzzliug dogs comes into effect. Own
ers of dogs in this city will please take
notice, as after that time the city mar.
shall will begin a war of determination
on all dogs found running at large
without muzzles and on which taxes
are not paid.
Rev. JOS. Keenan, will preach at the
Christian church in this city at II a.
m. and 7:3O p. m. next Sunday, the
9th. He has just returned from
Seward, Stafford county, where he had
been conducting a revival. He or
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24
LOCAL COMMENT.

There is more rain coming, soon.
For groceries, see Fosburg & WEIGH.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24
SUGAR

Can be had only at Keeney's.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1890-02-22
ISL OLSON co. OLSON CO. G. OLSON CO. s. E OLSON CO..

lottery ads'' and bankers bribed and
pushed into silence by promises of large
lottery -deposlts the people have tri-
umphed. You would not listen to the
advice of friends, but assumed that you
were master, when you were out
mental, until the pent up indignation
of those who were masters, said in tones
of thunder as the sportsman SAID to his
disobedient dog. ''lie down." and you
sDeaked off. laid down and breathed
your last political breath. The ap-
preaching warm weather, will. as
sanitary measure, necessitate the lar
gest procession OF political funerals
among the .'small fry'' politicians of
North Dakota that nation ever saw.
NV dear doctor when the senatorial
toga tests lightly UPON your sturdy
shoulders and time hangs heavily upon
YOUR hands. write me another '.open
letter." and until then believe me,
Your friend,
j. f. MCGEE.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1890-02-22
SENATOR swANsroN's REPLY.
Bismarck, N. D., Feb, 10, 1890

Bismarck, n. D.. Feb, ~, lS9O.
r +. MCGEE, Esq, Minneapolis. Mimi,
Dear Sir.-If YOU are dunn founded"
nv anything heard Of nv actions. | can
find no adequate word to express my
sentiments on the receipt Of your letter
of Feb. 9Th. 81,
Up to the reading Of this epistle ! had
always. never hesltatlng to express snch
.opln1on, believed you to be man OF
11ntallirence. q LAWYER of ability, one
whose ideas were founded upon facts.
There is hardly more bitter expert
5.ence than having our beliefs DESTROYED.
This bitterness was mine when you,
~ your own hand, have rot only writ
IAN yourself. down an ass but nave ~
Joined the party Of hpw]ers, fanatics y =
/ h;oots and ..Pharlsee y" adding yet
/ / another tribute. cowardIce. when YOU 's1'
81 ATTORNEY. an upholder Of lay, pro
4 4 ,,1,aad Is summon to YOUR aid mob rule g
Hun mother fallacy Of mine. Z had cup ~
,nnaed y ,,,1 to be : man Of reading Pro
shaflv you were read up on the snbJect
49, have disc otherwise. how 10y
~ have borro the thouR Elle
II Ds elieyed YOU q DP 81 III.
the of the g, otne sl1''