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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08
College Notes.

BY IN "A. Il.
L. L. Smith attended the Baptist
convention at Hutchinson last week.
Misses Hood and Hinshaw returned
Tuesday from their home. where they
had been called By the sickness of
relatives.
III. F. Wesche paid Us visit last
week. He teaches an eight months
school beginning Oct. 5 at the same
place he taught last year.
Dodd's Hood acts upon him like the
sun. In its absense he was cold and
restless, but since its return he has
warmed up again and taken on his old
time geniality.
The cold weather caused the stoves
to be put up, and the coal mans face, as
he saw the boys file down town and
make ruse for his office, wore smile
as large as bushel basket.
The scientific class had an addition
to its membership by the arrival of 81.
E. Thompson on last Sunday night one
week. They have one of the strongest
classes in the history of the institution.
The old students were delighted to
receive a visit from their old friend
Mr.. Journey, last week, but we're sorry
to hear that he could not be with them
before next term, on account of posi-
tion which be now holds.
We were very much pleased to re-
ceive call from our old friends D. E.
Hade and w. s. Smith last week. The
former will be In school in about three
weeks, the latter intends teaching about
ten miles northwest of Great Bend.
The much advertised and long looked
for scientific debate on the question.
its the Theory of American Govern
ment Right?" was very ably discussed
Monday evening, by G. c. Garfield and
| A. S. Hull for the affirmative and F.
M. Lutschg and III. E. Thompson for
the negative.
General exercise was rendered laugh
able Tuesday morning by Prof. Wright
reading quite lengthy article, in
which he attributed the recent rains,
earthquake, and falling of the stone
dormitory, to the daily announcements
made by members of the scientific class.
He was amply repaid for lifetime and
trouble he took in its preparation by
the tender of a code of whereas and
resolutions written upon a roll of paper
about fifteen feet long in which he was
praised in the highest terms as a
teacher, an elocutionist, lady's man.
a good little boy, and thanked very
sincerely for his valuable free adver.
tisement in commendation (?) of the
Columbian literary society.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

For Artist Material we cannot be
excelled; our stock of Academy board,
Mill board, Plaques, Brushes, Patent
Knives and Tube Paints is complete.
Winsor & Newton's Tubes, for 25c.
SIMPSON & Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

1t will pay every lover of music and
fun to attend the concert to be given
by Mrs. Carrie Dennie French who
will be assisted by Misses Townsley
Rice and Hall of this city, also Miss
O'Rouke of Larned, and the always
popular Prof. Wright. who will give
some humorous selections. Friday
evening Oct. 16 is the date.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

It will take more dr. weather than
usually falls to our lot at this season
of the year to get away with the mois-
ture now in the ground. therefore fall
grain will go into winter quarters in
good condition. May it cone out ditto.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

Mrs. Effie Pelter went up to Mil
lard, Sunday, to begin a term ofshoool
in the Dave Gray district.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

Geo. N. Moses is expected back
home next Wednesday, and the COM
missioners will therefore meet the
| 10Th, if nothing happens.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

Charlie .Beye, papa; weight 1O9
pounds; a girl; came Wednesday
morning; mother and daughter doing
we'll, and father improving.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

A Mcpherson county couple. Henry
j. Tunnel and Miss Lucy Herring
ton, were married in this city Monday
by the probate judge.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

Our stock of Paint Brushes is COM
plete, also carriage paint in all the
desirable colors; Walnut and Cherry
Stain, ready for use.
SIMPSON & Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

Prof. Newton's singing class will
. meet in the Congregational church the
next two weeks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

Quite heavy frost Tuesday night,
brings down the leaves in merry
showers and adm9nishes that grim
winter will soon be with US.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

Mary Moore has again been engaged
to teach school in district Sc, which
commenced Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08
Registration Notice.

Registration Notice.
The registration books will cluse on
Friday evening. Oct. 23rd. All
desiring to vote at the general election
will take notice. Those who have
changed wards will also have to re-
register.
r. A. CHARLES, City Clerk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

When you come to town, peep in
the implement house Of G. N. & E. r.
Moses, look at the different riding and
walking plows, and leave your order
now for one, so you will be ready to
pillow when harvest is over.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

= n
VIM. Dorman, of South Bend. called
on US Monday.
My. Gilmore is getting the water
works IN his yard.
Miss Eliese Moss, of this city, left for
Chicago, last week.
A. L. Miller is visiting relatives in
Cowley county, for q week or 30.
Attorney Hotchkiss is preparing to
build fine residence on Broadway.
D. N. Heller and DR.. Connect are
visiting the Kansas City fair this week.
Harry Tracy returned to his home
in Garden City last Thursday morn
ing.
A. T. Webb, the Hoisington drug
gist, was over to the county seat Mon
dav.
Isaac Markell and John Stoskopf
were down from Dubuque, Wednes.
day.
Frank UIlom was in the city last
Thursday, rejoicing over the soaking
rain.
Pete Doherty and VIM. Mangels-
dorff, of Ellinwood, were in the city
Friday.
F. V. Russell left for a visit of a
week or ten DAYS in Colorado, Friday
evening.
Prof. E. B. Smith has moved from
the third ward into one of the college
cottages.
j. P. Bryant was up from Ellin'
wood, Wednesday, before the pension
examiners.
Mr.. Reynolds and wife are visiting
their son, Tom, and the Kansas City
fair, this week.
G. n. johnson of this city, left on
Sunday for visit of a week or ten
days in Chicago.
A brother of Henry Fruit, of Lib
erty township, came out from Him OIL
on a visit last week.
Will Doran, A. S. Houck, D. E
Benedict and Mart Cone attended the
Wichita fair last week.
| DR.. Fenola, with the long hair and
lfiligreed hat, haunted the streets O
Great Bend last week.
Miss Ella Day went up to Albert
Monday. She will teach school nea
there this fall and winter.
| 6. N. and E. r. Moses, accompa,
MED by their wives, are visiting in tn
east, to be gone some weeks.
d. r. Logan, a prominent mer
chant of Pawnee Rock, was in the cit
ON business, Monday morning.
G. F. Difenbacher left the first {
the week on a visit to relatives in tn
east. He may be gone several months
Prof Daum of the city school, wa
called to Palmer Lake, Colorado, I
attend the funeral of his brother La
week.
The parents of Mr.. 1. n. Woodwar
of the postal telegraph, arrived fror
Illinois last week to make this the
home.
W. A. FEEDER and wife were up frol
Ellinwood Friday afternoon. MI
FEEDER talks of going to California I
: spend the winter.
Sheriff Frank Wilson left Monda
: night, for Kansas City to take in th
, fair. 1t won't be the first ''fair" Fran
! has taken In, either.
Mrs. L. D. Wilson and Miss Nell
/! Bowker, of Illinois, are In the city o
} visit to their sisters, Mesdame
9 Murphey and Warren.
VIM. Coughlin, of West Bend
Wis, and Mr.. HI. Gary of Fond d
Lac, Wis, came in Tuesday to atten
L the funeral of @. Coughlin.
Mrs. John Lightbody, of this cit.
6 left on Thursday morning last on tr
1 to the Emerald Isle. She will |
) gone some months and visit mar
4 points of interest in Ireland.
;, Arch Phillips, of the west side, W
a caller Monday. He says the poll
t ical fight in Barton this fall is betwe,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

1t you want to get a neat, handy
pocket memorandum book, containing
a table of grain and produce weights
call on George F. Larch the saddler
and harnessmaker, old Leland hotel,
where you can get one free of charge
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

A brand new baby girl arrived at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie
King, of this city, last Friday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

Our stock of Wall Paper aud Bord-
ers is yet unbroken and complete.
Centers and corners to suit the most
fastidious. SlMPsNoN & Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

The Halliday and Woodmanse
Wind Mills at G.. N. & E. 4. Moses.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

If you want a first class
Steel or Wood Frame Grain
Drill call and see them at the
Great Bend Implement Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08
Watson Giddings,

Watson Giddings, of Hartford
county. Conn.,, an elder brother of S.
B. Giddings, came out the first of the
week on visit. Mr.. Giddings is an
extensive carriage manufacturer there.
He will remain until after the cours-
inr races
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

Deering Mowers and Deem lake
at G.. n. d E. r. Moses.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

WANTED:-The names of few of
your neighbors to whum we can send
a few sample copies of the DEMOCRAT.
We believe it will speak for itself to all
who read it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

Try our so cent machine oil; ask
Levi Gum about it. Simpson Il Cos
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

School in district 40, South Bend
opened Monday. Miss Ada Lille.
teacher.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

Tables giving the official vote IN
Barton county in 1890 will be of in
terest to all politicians and candidates.
We have them, and can sell few of
them, at ten cents each.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

Candidates on all tickets seem to be
making "still hunt" for the offices.
Some of them are better still than
noisy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

We have lightest store room IN town
to show our goods, and will give
more goods for your $1.00 than you
ever got. Be sure and see that boys
suit, ages from 4 to Is, that the st.
Louis Store is selling for 600.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

Collie, Diarrhea and Dysentery are
dangerous. No family should be with
out good reliable medicine for these
complaints at this season. Beggs
Diarrh9a Balsam will relieve imme-
diately and no bad results follow.
All druggists.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

FARMERs-You can get good, clean
seed wheat, Turkey, at 85 cents 6
bushel, by calling at office of T. j
Ross. ALBERT STEVENSON.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

We furnish everybody with ink,
pens and pencils. Muciiage in bulk
and in bottles; in fact anything you
want at lowest living prices.
SIMpsoN & Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

Jacob Riegel returned last Thurs
day from a weeks visit to relatives in
Indiana. Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Herbert,
sister and brother-in law of Mr. Riegel
and parents of NJ. j. Herbert of this
county, accompanied Mr.. Riegel here
and will take in the beauties of Barton
for q while,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

Walnut creek is up higher this week
than it has been for over year, indi
eating that there was heavy rain
| west of here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

Call on Geo. F. Larch, the harness
maker, and get neat and useful
pocket memorandum book free OF
charge.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

Repairing of Watches, Clocks, Jew
elry, Engraving, also making and re-
pairing tin and iron ware, all. work
warranted, at G. n. & E.. r. Moses.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

County Attorney Hotchkiss thinks
that Barton county:taxes ought to be
lower now; since he took charge of his
Office some $500 have been paid into
the county in the way, of fines.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08
SCHOOL SUPPLIES


It is now less than two weeks until
the American Coursing Club will
meet at this place. Dog men will
soon begin to be as thick on the streets
as politicians. The coursing will open
on the Goth. and a banquet will prob
ably be given at the Morrison on the
evening of the 18th. It Is reported
that the jacks are very plentiful.
The city council considered the bill
for electric street lights, Monday
night, but did not allow it. Our city
fathers should take plenty of time in
closing the contract on the street
lighting business, so that there will be
no "kick coming" like there is con.
corning the waterworks.
Choice Perfumes and Bulk Extracts
for Handkerchief and Toilet. Espec.
ial care is given to Physicians Pre-
scriptions and Family Recipes.
SIMPSON & Co.
Through an oversight the name OF
DR.. Lash, the democratic candidate
for coroner, was omitted from ou1
ticket, last week. It is there now,
however, and there to win.
just received, 800 Gallons Pure
Boiled Linseed Oil, which will be sold
for the lowest living price, and DOM
you forget it. SIMPSON q Co.
III. S. Baird was a caller, Wednes.
day. He was in town after SEED
wheat, believing that it Is profitable
to change seed.
Candidates on all tickets seem to b,
making ''still hunt" for the Offices
Some of them are better still thai
noisy.
Happy and content is home with e The Ro
chester;" a lamp with the light of the morning
For eatazosse-sU~ite ReeA<st<~ Lana Co. NeDYerz
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

81. S. Baird was q caller, Wednes-
day. He was in town after seed
wheat, believing that it Is profitable
to change seed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08
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Report of the Condition.

The First National Bank at Great Bend, in the
State of Kansas at the close of business, Septem-
| Der 25 1891.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

Every farmer who has not had his
wheat threshed is now anxious to have
it done before the snow falls; as a
consequence all machines are very
busy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

State OF Kansas, County OF Barton, S.
l. G. NJ. Wickwire, cashier of the above named
bank. do solemnly swear that the above statement
is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
c. NJ. WICKwIRE, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this Sd day of
October, 1891. FRANK E. SMITH, Notary Public
[sEALl Com. expires Oct. 3. 1894
CORREcT-Attest: &c. l. CHAPMAN,
Directors g. II. HuLNE,
IL. w. RUsH.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

Happy and content is home with e The Ro-
CHESTER" lamp with the light of the morning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

just received, 800 Gallons Pure
Boiled Linseed Oil, which will be sold
for the lowest living price, and don't
you forget it. SIMPSON 81 Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

In the case of State VS. Bush, appeal
to the district court has been with
drawn and fine paid.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

Our stock of Paint Brushes is CONF
plete, also carriage paint in all the
desirable colors; Walnut and Cherry
Stain, ready for use.
SIMPSON & Co.
Watson Giddings, of Hartford
Conn.,, an elder brother of S.
b. Giddings, came out the first of the
week on a visit. Mr.. Giddings is an
extensive carriage manufacturer there.
He will remain until after the cours-
ing races.
When you come to town, peep in
the implement house Of G. N. & E. r.
Moses, look at the different riding and
plows, and leave your order
now for one, so you will be ready to
pillow when harvest is over.
If you want to get neat, handy
pocket memorandum book: containing
a table of grain and produce weights
call on George F. Larch the saddler
and harnessmaker, old Leland hotel,
where you can get one free of charge
We have lightest store room in town
to show our goods, and will give
more goods for your $1.0O than you
ever got. Be sure and see that boys
suit, ages from 4 to IS, that the St.
Louis Store is selling for 90c.
Jacob Riegel returned last Thurs
day from a weeks visit to relatives in
Indiana. Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Herbert,
sister and brother-in law of Mr. Riegel,
and parents of NJ. j. Herbert of this
county, accompanied Mr.. Riegel here
and will take in the beauties of Barton
for while.
Farmers, if you want to
draw a friendly smile over
your wives faces just make
them a present of a Standard
Sewing Machine. For sale at
the Great Bend Implement
Go.
One fruit raiser at Sterling, Rice
county, has marketed 5000 pounds O
grapes this year, and is not done gath
ering his crop yet. Barton. which
joins Rice county ON the west, ca,
raise grapes just as successfully, ant
many of our fruit men are getting
large Vineyards started.
John Hern, a Colorado man VIII
has been here with his family fo
some weeks, cold team of mules tn
other day, and was greatly surprised
to find that it was necessary for hin
to give certificate of birth, date Q
marriage. religious belief and genera
autobiography, when making out bi
OF sale.
The old stone dormitory Grew. Boz
worth's 'tdromedary"l at the colleg
took q tumble to its ungainly SELF
Sunday, and half section Of tn
north wall fell out, leaving the ba
ance of the structure in a Gangero,
condition. Slowly the landmarks
the unhealthy "boom" days disappes
] as our CITY puts on the more substar
tial indications of stable and lastir
prosperity.
Collie, Diarrhea and Dysentery q
dangerous. No family should be wit
out q good reliable medicine for the
complaints at this season. Beg
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

Farmers, if you want to
draw a friendly smile over
your wives faces just make
them a present of a Standard
Sewing Machine. For sale at
the Great Bend Implement
Co
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

Register. Our
Register, Register. plete,
Roo;s+or Roo;.tor Ro,;s+er desirat
= Stain,
Call at Simpson u Co.'S for lamp
chimney cleaner
For School Tablets and all School "a'
Mo.o.;oI Co. 80 oou g.. county
. - '' W. 0'''' ~ P'on B. Gid
week O
Fun at the Grand opea house next extens
Tuesday eveaing-Turner's English He will
Girls.
Turner's English Girls. at the VIII,
Grand, Tuesday, the IA tn. Secure the i'm
seats now Moses,
T. A. Rrooker expects 10 on 70 Coll walkin
orado this week with the hope of i'm no" 10
proving his health. plo"
The concert to be given on the y
evening of the 18th promises to he q pocket
very pleasing affair. a taol
100. call OF
| - VIC case u ''A'o 70 Dusn' "ppe"' and h.
W INC o''.',o' ooo,' n"' '0on Will where
drawn and fine paid.
We
! Call Oh Geo. F. Larch, the harness. to sho
maker, and get a neat and useful more
pocket memorandum book Tree OF ever e
charge. suit. a
Walnut creek is up higher this week Louis
than it has been for over year, indi- 1.o
'S''ns '""' '"efe was neavy ram day Fl
"os' - no'o. lndiar
| A Mcpherson county couple. Henry sister
j. Tunnel and Miss Lucy Herring and p
ton, were married in this city Monday, count,
by the probate judge. and "
Coo Mo.e. !. oxnootod boob for
home next Wednesday, and the COM Fs
missioners will therefore meet the draw
18th, if nothing happens. your
i Ch.r,;o Ra,o nano. ,ro;cht 1o1 them
Mounds. a o;rl. came "Wednesday Sew
MORNING. mother and dauohter do;no the
we'll, and father improving 20.
Quite heavy frost Tuesday night, I'm
hr;nos doun tho leaves in marry count
showers and admonishes that grim grape
winter WILSON be with US. srng
81 ------ joins
1 lr 'u oon 80. g99u' sle"n' raise
bushel, by calling at office of T. j. nany
Ross. ALBERT STEVENSON. large
Repairing of Watches, Clocks. Jew Jo
elry, Engraving, also making and re- has
pairing tin and iron ware, all. work some
warranted, at G. N. & E. r. Moses. other
---1-,-- I. to fin
} -. -, - ;. to gi
it done before the snow falls; as a -,
consequence all machines are very e -
busy. ~,
1A''o'"ey go '"'uAs wortl
that Barton county, taxes ought to be ,oot
: lower now; since he took charge of his S,nd
office some $500 have been paid into no-.l
the county in the way,of fines. .nce
: We furnish everybody with ink, cond
pens and pencils. Muciiage in bulk the
and in bottles; in fact anything you as OF
want at lowest living prices. tial
6ndpsoN & Co. pros
It will take more dr. weather than G,
usually falls to our lot at this season dans
of the year to get away with the mois- OUT
ture now in the ground, therefore fall I III,
grain will go into winter quarters in dat,
good condition. May it coneout ditto. ALI
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

For School Tablets and all School
Material, States etc., call on Simpson
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08
LOCAL COMMENT.
Be sure and register.

Charlie Pressl returned this week
from Denver.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08
Register, Register, Register.

Call at Simpson u Co.'S. for lamp
chimney cleaner-free.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

One fruit raiser at Sterling, Rice
county, has marketed 5000 pounds of
grapes this year, and is not done gath
ering his crop yet. Barton. which
joins Rice county ON the west, can
raise grapes just as successfully, and
many of our fruit men are getting
large VINEYARDS started.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

Fun at the Grand opea house next
Tuesday evening Turner's English
Girls.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

The sudden death of Commissioners
Coughlin makes q vacancy in the
board of county commissioners, which
viii be filled at the coming November
election. Notice the ::SheriH's prola-
nation and notice of election.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

Turner's English Girls. at the
Grand, Tuesday, the IA tn. Secure
seats now.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

Ifyou want a good Wind
mill. Pump, piping and fix
lures don'SS forget that we are
IN the business, Great Bend
Implement Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

| j. A. BROKER expects 10 go to Coll
orado this week with the hope of i'm
proving his health.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

The concert to be given on the
evening of the 18th promises to be a
very pleasing affair.