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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14


| Round the ensign we adore
| This, for verse, is not sublime,
| But twill serve to fix the time
Fix the time. when, at the "Grand."
| You and yours must be on hand
Mike Quinlan was in from Albion
township, Wednesday.
Miss Viola Pelter left last week on
visit to relatives in Texas.
D. r. Jones left on a trip to Col
orado the first of the week.
Ed r. Moses has been laid up with
throat trouble. for several days.
Sylvester Murray has moved back
to his farm In Albion township.
Elmer Epperson was up from the
south lands few days last week.
Justice Frank Rad6eid was doing
business in the city, Saturday last.
Police Judge Weir of Hoisington,
was doing business in the city Monday.
R. B. Warren visited Ness City on
insurance business the first of this week.
| Mrs. Meyers, of Missouri, is in the
city on visit to her son, l.. e. Simp-
son.
Sheriff A. A. Thorp, of Pawnee
county, was in the city Monday even
ing.
Mesdames E. j. Ingersoll and 81.
Galloway we're over from Claf1in last
week.
Michael Kellar and family, of Clar
ence township. left Tuesday for Mary
land.
Expert Moore has been engaged, at
$500, to strengthen up the books of Rice
county.
Mrs. Jas. w. McCauley and son
favored this Office with a call last
Tuesday.
Frank Willard thinks that chinch
E bugs are working some in wheat up
, his way.
Johnston, the Hoisington livery
: man, was over to the county seat
Tuesday
Mrs. Ed Marx came over from
3 Clafin last week to visit relatives in
e this city.
S III. A. G. Hartman, one of o. B.
Wilson's bondsmen, was down from
t Clafin, Tuesday.
s Elmer Dawson was out on the rOac
2 in the interests of the Walnut Creel
: Mills last week.
D DR.. Koch, of Pawnee Rock
/ attended the S. S. convention a
Emporia this week.
s Mrs. VIM Manglesdorf, of Elm
!, wood, was visiting with Mrs. F. G
5 Strothman last Saturday.
r Dave Gray and Geo. Peck wer,
:. down from Willard, Friday last, anl
reported wheat looking we'll.
u Frank Mcclure returned last Tues
IS day morning from visit of a fey
IS weeks to Minneapolis MINI.
d Elrick Cole, wife and daughter
b returned, Tuesday, from months visi
Is to their old home In Wisconsin.
Ii Ed Buckland, of the DEMocRA
} office, is delegate to the S. S. schoo
convention at Emporia this week.
u ". A. FEEDER and son were up fror
l. Ellinwood, Monday. Mr.. FEEDER 81
J is just recovering from a severe spe
q of sickness.
> j. V. Brinkman and wife returne
- last week from attending the tuners
of Mrs. Brinkman's father and visitin
at eastern points.
I A. s. Houck of this city, wh
- already has several valuable bloode
: horses, attended horse sale at Clev'
10 land Ohio, last week. a
:: Will Shockey, and Miss Lena Nor
. wood of Larned, Curt Hartley of Ellil
wood, and Wiss Dot VanAken
Pawnee Rock were out of town visi
81 ors at the Lanciers club dance Frida
&c evening last.
. J. II. Hubbard made trip to tt
= west line of the state last week. 3
- says that after you leave Barton count
going west the wheat is not knee hig
to duck, and few fields to be see
from the Santa Ee. feds5 s.evsI
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

t. G. Tufiey is putting some extra
ordinary fourishes on bis sign writing
work lately, all on account of the
arrival of ten pound boy at his house
Tuesday morning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

AS am going to quit business, and
must have outstanding accounts settled
up, it will be we'll for those owing me
to call Immediately and save costs.
LEO. w. ROsENFELD.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

Remember the music at the "Patri>
otto Concert" will be rendered by some
of the best talent in our city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

The gun club held the first shoot of
the season east of the city, Wednesday
afternoon of this week. The chances
are that the club will make a good
record this year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

A little daughter of Dick Ewalt's
fell, while climbing fence, Tuesday
and injured herself quite severely.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14
Still On Deck.

Having been with the people OF
Great Bend and Barton county for the
past five years, ending on March 8,
1891, and having enjoyed a fair
amount of patronage, [ desire to thank
my many customers tor their business,
and want to inform them that am
still prepared to do first class work in
the line of paper hanging, calsouin-
ing, painting. sign writing, etc. hiy
shop is on the north side of the square,
old stand. Call and receive estimates
on work. Respectfully,
~ -,-e. s.--,i JOHN ZOELLER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

The question now is: when is the
best time to plant potatoes in order
that they may escape the spring frosts?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

You can join the club at the Chicago
Photograph Car; cabinets $1.5O pei
dozen. 6tf
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

County Treasurer Krause Is building
large addition to his residence in the
east part of town. Leonard takes
great pride in his home surroundings.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

Club with the Chicago Photograph
Car, opposite Grand Central. Cabi-
nets 81. so per dozen. 6tf
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

A young man by the name of Hutch
ings, living south of E. F. Hassler's,
this city, is very low with consumption,
and we understand in need of assist
ance from friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

Would you be happy? If SO, go to
Sterett's cash bargain store for any
kind of house furnishings, or useful
articles, His low prices will surprise
as well as please you. South Main
street, opposite Grand Central Hotel.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

Ladies will do we'll to see me. north
side of square, before buying spring
millinery or having dressmaking done.
My stock is fresh, and all the latest
STYLES in hats, bonnets, ribbons and all
millinery goods. My prices are lower
than any place in town, and [ am
bound to please.
Al Mrs. III. d. HAHN.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

When you want help in bouse'clean'
ing or gardening, call on Jim Gardner.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

A. NJ. Sipes, of the south side, was
in the city Wednesday. Says peaches
are not more than half of them injured.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

Following are the city teachers and
their salaries for the next school year:
Superintendent, E. B. Smith. salary
s1075 per annum; Mary Rearick, sos
per month; Susie Long, $50 per month;
Katie Mcdowell, Lizzie Phelps, Lucy
Gray and Mrs Kittie Snyder, $40 per
month.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

nkiI On the Great Bend I'm
OAlL plement Go. for Wagons.
Buggies, and all Other Implements.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

0, say! Do you want new sewing
machine? Don't fail to see the New
Standard, with big. rotary shuttle,
at the Great Bend Implement Cos.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

J. A. Bland this week purchased the
residence property south of John Grill
ly's, of E. B. Kellam, and has moved
intn it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

The city school board appointed Ed
auckland, of the DEMOCRAT force, to
take the school census Of Great Bend.
Ed can do the work as thoroug bly, as
anyone can.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

1t is a pleasure to be ministered to
by deft hand, guided by general good
will to all mankind. This is the kind
Of treatment you will receive at Will
Ferger's ''Model" barber shop.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

III. A. C. Hartman and Chas. F.
Culver were 0. B. Wilson's abstract
bondsmen, and A. 81. Connect and w.
81. Dodge were bonesmen on his
notary public application.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

MARRIED-At the home of the par.
ents of the bride,in Hodgeman county
on Sunday, May 10, by Rev. Jos.
Keenan,, Joseph Smith to Miss Sallle
Sipes. The young folks have many
friends in Barton county who joir
with the DEMOCRAT in wishing them
much iOv
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14
Riverside, Ness county, Kansas

Mayor Peck, of Hoisington, was
over to the Bend, Saturday. He says
all the talk about wheat being in bad
shape is nonsense; he has seen 1t much
worse and still make % to 80 bushels
to the acre That may be so, and still
il has been lots better and made only
GIRO w
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

The fire boys came out In uniform,
Friday evening, and had a sort of
"dress parade" for the benefit of
Mayer Laidlaw and the fire committee
of the council. The mayor was
rendered a short address of welcome
by Chief Fair, and responded in a
manner that was pleasing and encour>
aging to the boys. Councilman W.
p. Coles, chairman of the fire commit.
tee, alse gave the boys an encouraging
word.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

Miss Baker, in the south part of the
city, who was severely burned couple
of months ago, is still suffering great
deal, and there are fears for chances
of her final recovery.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

The Lanciers club gave dance and
reception at the old opera house last
Friday night. The boys are to be
congratulated for the success Of their
efforts to furnish hospitable entertain
ment. A splendid lunch was served
in the hall in elegant shape; the room
was tastefully decorated and the music
excellent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

We havejust received fresh supply
of Begg's Little Giant Pills. They
give wonderful satisfaction wherever
used. All druggists.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

A boy baby was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Leighty, west side, Tuesday.
The third ward still carries the bau'
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

Begg's Cherry Cough Syrup, price
25c., SOC. and 81 per bottle. Always
get the best, it costs no more. All
druggists.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

Do not put off ordering headers I'M
I'll the last minute. Order the Hodge
NOW from the Great Bend Implement
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

If you want Mccormick steel
frame, or a Buckeye steel or wood
frame Self Binder, be sure and see
us. We guarantee the price as low as
the lowest.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

Club rates at Chicago Photograph
Car, $1.50 for cabinets.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

Seats for the patriotic Concert" on
sale Monday morning, May 18th, at
G.. III. Hulme's. q eaa 5flEs1 1GhW e
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

When a man who has been given
the highest honors by his friends and
neighbors goes wrong, the question
arises: who is it we can place conf
dence in?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

1t was, of course, an Irisbman who
said: SIT is better TO run from an
inimy for foive minutes, bedad, than
be dead man all the rist av your
loite." 10 r
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

Call at j. A. Sterrett's variety store
for machine oils.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

Some women have not a sufficient
sense of justice to their fellow beings
to take out of crowded hall crying
baby which disturbs the entire audi
ence. 1t would serve such women
right to publish their names as willful
peace disturbers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

E. @. Davis, trustee of Liberty
township, tavors us with the acreage
of wheat in that township this year.
Outside of the area taken up by the
Arkansas river, which divides the
township, there is over one third of
the township in wheat, the total acre.
age being 1926 acres. Mr.. Davis
says it is all In pretty good condition.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

The new M. E. church at Raymond
Will be dedicated on May 81, by
Bishop Ninde of Topeka. Rev. F. G.
Fay of Ellinwood is fine pastor. A
cordial invitation is extended to all
who can to attend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14
VERY IMPORTANT TO YOU!

Leave your orders now for
what Extras you want for the
Randolph Header, Deering
Binder, and il. Case Ihresh-
ing Machine We. aim TO
keep a full supply on hands.
e 80, N, q b. r. MosEs. 81
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

The PresbyterianAid Society gave an
avordupois social at the residence of
D. N. Heller last night, which was
hugely enjoyed by all who attended.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

= The Fancy Sword Drilf' will b.
finer than the Merchants Drill" was
and that is saying good deal. 1t i
saying enough to insure full house
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

STRAYED-From Riverside, Ness
county, Kans., on Tuesday. May 9th,
one gray mare, Z. years old, weighs
1000 lbs: A reasonable reward for
information leading to her recovery.
Call on or address: L. T. MILLER,
Riverside, Ness county, Kansas
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

Geo. Hart, Of the south side, called
Saturday and ordered the DEMOCRAT
one year to A. III. Stevens, New Lon
don, Conn. MIR. Stevens is an old
subscriber to this paper and knows he
will get value received.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

Chas. Hobart, who is with the
Ellin wood Mills, returned recently
from a visit of few months In Ohio
and West Virginia. He reports hav-
ing had a pleasant visit, but saw. DO
better country than good old Barton
county. While in town Saturday
Mr.. Hobart ordered the DEMOCRAT
sent to his sister, Mrs. W. L. Slussar,
in West Va.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

1t may be interesting to politicians
to know that Barton county farmers
are preparing to begin widespread
agitation, one that is sure death to
the weeds that grow between the corn
rows. Agitate! Agitate!!
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

Rally round the flag boys and see
that your nam is on it..
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

Some of the farmers say the worst
pests in the country just now are the
Mormon preachers who are prosely ting
in this vicinity. In Buffalo township,
at an open meeting of the alliance,
they passed resolution that the Nor
mon preachers should be notified to
skip, and skip quickly, too.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

Frank Porter came up from Paw
nee Rock, Friday, contrary to expect
ations. He said he had such good
news to tell he could not trust it to be
properly told by general repute. He
says the baby "grows more like his
dad every daY."
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

The Congregational association met
at Mcpherson last week and Rev. I.
II. Ayars was selected to fill the
charge In that town. He will move
his household goods down there next
week. Success go with him.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

The city council met again Monday
night, but no business of special inn
portance was transacted. They should
act on the matter of putting in some
means Of communication between the
hose house and engine room at water
work
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

Begg's Little Giant Pills.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

The state convention of the Chris
tan endeavor society will be held at
Wichita May Goth to 22d inelusi re.
There will be three sessions daily, each
one will be addressed by Rev. Scho6eld
of Dallas. Texas. Reduced rates viii
be given to all who wish to attend. =
g IF you don't believe that agriculture
is the lever that moves this western
world, just notice how anxiously every
man asks every other man who is sup
posed to be informed what is the con-
dition of wheat in our county. When
the farmer nails toz.raise algood crop
then We ste Ill ssin the seubs. =
- ILL., = -
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14
LOCAL COMMENT.

Ed S. Marx of Clafin, Sundayed in
Great Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

Henry Kline, trustee of Lakin
township, having finished up his asses
sors returns, was up to see the county
clerk, Monday. and turn over his
books. He says Sunday nights frost
PLAYED sad havoc with the vegetable
gardens.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14
ICEi ICE! ICE:

-r+- ICE! ICEl ICE: ..r
The Russell Ice Company are now
prepared to close contracts for the
coming season, at surprising low rates
47tf E. B. RUSSELL, Manager.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

viii also give the above named prices for the 1st q
and Sd best colts horse CAPTAIN French Coach
horse by Imported Captain No. IL French Register Ex-
hilton be held time and place. and registration and
awards to be made above. f,
H - D. &. JONES'
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

Persons owning colts take the above for the
colts taking the prizes keeping the colts that win the
80 Call and see our horses. They take second place
Barton county and will bear thorough exaina-
ton" Respectfully, : As'e Hsi
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

An ASSOCIATION composed of some OF
the best men in the county have pur-
chased the cemetery grounds west OF
town and will beautify the grounds by
setting out trees, keeping the streets
and alleys clear of weeds and putting
the grounds generally in good order.
These Improvements are much needed,
and we are glad that the gentlemen
now having the cemetery In charge
have taken the first steps towards such
improvements When the persons
having the grounds in charge show a
disposition to improve and beautify
them the lot owners will be encour.
aged to take better care of the individ
ual lots. - -
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14
JONES g. KRAUSE,

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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

MEMORIAL SERVICES will be held at
M. E. church, at 3 p. M, Sunday,
May "a, 1891. Post, Circle and S. OF
V. will meet at their Hall at 2 p. On.
and march to M E. church, where
appropriate services will be held
Sermon by Rev. W. HI. Hall, assisted
by Rev. Armstrong. The public are
cordially invited.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

The PresbyterianAid Society gave an
avordupois social at the residence of
D. n. Heller last night, which was
hugely enjoyed by all who attended.
We have just received fresh supply
of Begg's Little Giant Pills. They
give wonderful satisfaction wherever
used. All druggists.
County Treasurer Krause Is building
a large addition to his residence in the
east part of town. Leonard takes
great pride in his home surroundings.
0, say! Do you want a new sewing
machine? Don't fail to see the New
Standard, with big. rotary shuttle
at the Great Bend Implement Cos.
When a man who has been giver
the highest honors by his friends ano
neighbors goes wrong, the question
arises: who is it we can place conf
dence in?
1t is pleasure to be ministered t.
by def hand, guided by general guot
will to all mankind. This is the kline
of treatment you will receive at viii
Ferger's ''Model" barber shop.
A young man by the name of Hutch
ings, living south of E. F. Hassler's
this city, is very low with consumption
and we understand in need of assist
ance from friends.
AS am going to quit business, ant
must have outstanding accounts settles
up, it will be we'll for those owing m
to call Immediately and save costs.
LEO. w. RosENFELD.
L. G. Tuffey is putting some extra
ordinary fourishes on bis sign writinI
work lately, all on account of tn
arrival of ten pound boy at his hous
lueSGay morning.
If you want a Mccormick stee
frame, or a Buckeye steel or WOO
frame Self Binder, be sure and Sc
us. We guarantee the price as low a
the lowest.
GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Miss Baker, in the south part of th
city, who was severely burned coupl
of months ago. is still suffering a grea
deal, and there are fears for chance
Of her final recovery.
Club rates at Chicago Photograp
Car, $1.50 for cabinets.
Would you be happy? If so, go
Sterett's cash bargain store for an
kind Of house furnishings, or usef1
articles, His low prices will supri
as well as please you. South Maj
street, opposite Grand Central Hote
Ladies will do we'll to see me. mort
side of square, before buying sprin
millinery or having dressmaking don
: MY stock is fresh, and all the late
styles in hats, bonnets, ribbons and a
millinery goods. My prices are lowe
than any place in town, and | a
bound to please.
| At Mrs. III. d. HAHN.
= BROS
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-14

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Arizona republican., 1891-06-06
YUMA IRRIGATION.

Yuma just now has reason to feel hopeful over the successful progress of the scheme taken in hand by J. H. Car penter and others to reclaim 50 900 acres of desert land in the Colorado valley and Yuma's immediate vicinity. Pro- ductions of fruit, which have passed the experimental stage, indicate to say to a reporter of the Euening Express:
 Fruit down there ripens about four weeks earlier than it does in Los Angeles county, and we can always expect heavy crops; the days are hot and the nights warm, and when fruit once starts, 1t never gets any setback The only thing needed is water. There has recently been organized a company with plant for the pur pose of pumping water out of the Colorado river and putting 1t on the land south of Yuma Much of this land is overdowed every year by the river and parts of 1t is covered by heavy growths of wild fax. Barley has been planted on 1t recently as an experiment and the result justified the attempt. The company of which am superintendent will redeem 10000 acres of this desert land, which it will sell for fruit about there which have gotten water and are very productive The water is pumped out of the river directly into the ditches, through which 1t is distributed over the land All ex- periments show that the only reason why that vast stretch of land is desert is because 1t has no water. With this supplied i. will blossom like the rose. and furnish sustenance to thou. sands of people"