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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10
A Mad Bull.

Ben Kelley had close call for his
life in an encounter with an enraged
bull, last Thursday. that has laid him
up for few days. He attempted to
get the bull out of pasture on Will
Merritt's place, west of town, when
the animal attacked him. It got him
down and jumped onto him with Its
knees, when Mr.. Merritt's brother
went to his assistance The bull turned
upon the newcomer, and Ben got away
from it. He is badly bruised up, but
is now recovering all right, being able
to sit up
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10
MAKE NO MISTAKE.

NoTICE-To all my old and new
friends. When you want a haircut,
shave, or a razor-honed go to Ferger's.
Make DO mistake, it is the End barber
shop west of Allen Rcorner.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

New York Post. President Cleve-
lands message IS model of sound
common sense on the money question.
There is no suggestion of compromise
in the message, no project for snbsti-
tute for the Sherman law. There is a
suggestion at the close of the message
that further steps may be necessary to
enable the government to keep its
existing silver currency at par with
gold; but there is no specific recon-
mendation to that effect
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

Winfried Mensendick, young
friend of Fred Zutavern's, arrived in
the city last week from Few York, he
having come to this country from
Germany about two months ago. He
expects to remain here permanently.
Though in this country but so short a
time, he speaks English fuently, hav-
q thorough classical education.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10
The Fine, Imported Spanish Jack,

Was Imported by L. M. Emm rson,
OF Bowling Green, Pike county. Mo. ,
and is now owned by the undersigned.
This Jack is nearly black, with mealy
points, and of the most gentle and
peaceful stock in this country.
These two fine animals will make
the season of 1898 at my barn, three
blocks east of Central Hotel. Call
and see them before breeding-you
will be pleased with them.
TERMS:-$10 to insure mare
with foal.
Care will be taken to prevent acci-
dents, but l will not be responsible
should any occur.
L. nj. KRAUSE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

People don't often complain of
muddy weather in this city, but there
is place on Forest avenue where the
water from lawn runs out and onto
the walk until it has made very
muddy place that lady pedestrians
have to go out into the street to get
around
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

There appears TO be ga niger in de
fence" concerning the call for a
republican judicial convention for this
district. Rice and Stafford counties
are Matching a healthy kick.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

The shoemaker's wife walks bare
foot the sod, and the horse of the
blacksmith is always unshod; the car
penter builds for his neighbor with
care and lives in tenement twenty
foot square. The man with much
money, we grieve to confess, gives lit
tie or nothing to those in distress. In
never. while sane. take the drugs that
they give. And here in his home
once a desolate plain-a rainmaker' s
garden is dying for rain.-Arapahoe
Mirror.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

Tuesday was red letter day for
Judge Brewer-he paved the way to
make four souls happy. by issuing
marriage license to Chas. E. Gates
and Miss Maggie G. Kay, both of
Stafford county, and VIM. M. Titus
of Hoisington and Miss Luella Brum-
baugh of Great Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

The city schools will open Septem-
Der 18th, for an eight months term.
Miss May Meek has been engaged as
one of the teachers, at S35 month.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

E. w. Tulles. of the Santa Fe, does
not care whether railroad stocks go up
or down, be has sufficient cause to
rejoice over the arrival of fine ten
pound girl, last Friday evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

Some families, the heads of whom
have been provid ing a living by work
on the streets, are now suffering for
bread. Who will start a relief fund?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

We this week furnish our readers
with the delinquent tax list, the treas
urer's quarterly report, and table OF
valuations in the county, com piled by
r. P. Typer, county clerk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10
Great Danger in Coughs.

a neglected. congh is Source of i'm
minenL danger to ali. Billiards. Hore-
hound Syrup is guaranteed to cure the
worst cough, whOOping cough, sore
throat and all other coughs. Sold by
M. K. Hooper 81 Co. 3
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10
season.

w. NJ Titus and Miss Luella
Brum baugh were married at the home
of the bride, Tuesday, Rev. Hall Off
ciating. The DEMOCRAT extends
congratulations.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10
Kansas State Fair-TOpeka.

One fare for round triI; on sale
Sept. 20 to Oct. Z, good to return on
or before Oct. 8. W. TORREY,
Agt. Santa Fe r. r.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

With plenty of water at the right
time of year in this county we will not
need for anything else. A veritab bic
''garden spot" that would grow any
thing from pea to a pumpkin, every
year, without fail, would never be the
home of men out of employment.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10
Billiards. Snow Imminent.

Is equally as effective for animals as
for the human flesh. AS liniment it
has no equal in the world. Every bottle
guaranteed. 1t never fails to cure neu.
ralgia. Sold By NJ. K. Hooper s. Co. 8
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10
Purely Personal.

Mrs. w. M. Gunneil returned from
the east the first of the week.
Mrs. j. NJ. Donley and son are on
visit to Knoxville, Iowa
Mrs. Leslie Gree" is visiting rela-
tives in Washington county.
j. M. Rogers, the machine man,
was in the city the first of the week.
Frank Belt and family, of Pawnee
Rock, were in the city over Sunday.
Mrs. w. D Gould and mother,
Mrs. White, returned from the east.
Hon. A. II. Upper, of Pawnee
county, was in the city Saturday last.
Mrs. Sam'l Joslyn, OF Topeka, Wis
tied with Mrs. j. B. Hannum last
week.
Judge Joshua Clayton is home,
after a few months absence in the
west.
II. M. Sonderup was up from near
Seward, Wednesday and called on the
DEMOCRAT.
Miss Laura Chapman came down
from Larned last week to visit friends
in this city.
Mrs. Geo. Spencer and son returned
Saturday from their quite extended
eastern visit
Bob Allison and family spent Sun
day with Mrs. Allison's parents, in
Rice county.
Jacob Klein, of Cheynne township,
attended the irrigation convention
Monday. He is much in favor of a
Cheyenne lake.
@. A. Willms, the farmer of Com
anche township, was up to the county
seat last Friday.
Sam Shattuck was in town Friday
on pension business. He had his
appetite with him.
A. S. Cooke and VIM. Niblo were
over from Hoisington, Tuesday, on
''important business. "
Geo. Luttrell, Ed Heath and VIM.
Young, were Hoisington men over to
the county seat, Tuesday.
Sid Crane says the hard times are
''onto US, and we can only lay under
the bed and crack-jokes."
John Solomon, of the Typer house,
was in Santa Fe wreck at Nickerson
and got hand smashed up.
VIII WEIGH, the young man who
swings the Hoisington Blade, visited
with friends in the city Sunday.
j. 9. Evans will, next week, move
into the G. A. Patterson residence,
opposite the Congregational church.
J. K. McLaine came up from Okla
homa, this week. He says Harry
Klein is doing well and having good
health.
Mr.. B. D. Maloney, father of Mrs
Frank Strothman, was up from Ellin
wood few days last week, visiting
his daughter.
Will E. Carr and wife returned from
their eastern visit last week, glad te
get back to their pleasant little home
in Gods country.
D. r. Logan, Ben Holland and w
S. McDougal were three of Pawnet
Rocks prominent citizens in towr
Monday at the irrigation convention
Mrs. r. Y. Miller and daughter
| Miss Ida, of Jamesport, Mo-, are
visiting with Mrs. Miller's sister, Mrs
E. L. Hoichkiss.
e. E. Marvin, young cyclist from
Findlay, Ohio, passed through the
city on his way to Denver on his
wheel, Tuesday, dropping in to make
the DEMOCRAT friendly call.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

County Superintendent Frank Nc
Kinney is still confined to his home
with sickness, though able to be up
and around the house.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10
Special Excursions to the Great Worlds
Fair.

Fair.
The Missouri Pacific Railway has
made arrangements for a cheap trip
to the Worlds Fair, and will run
special excursions to Chicago at
greatly reduced rates on the following
dates: July Oath and 31st and Au
gust eth. The advantages of this rou.e
are many, owing to the elegant
through sevice and magnificent equip
ment. All particulars concerning
rates, leaving time of trains, limit of
tickets. etc.. furnished by I. Rasor,
Ticket Agent, Missouri Pacific.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

Messers Aber and Talbot left here
this week with four of Barton ceunty's
fast horses to enter the racing circuit.
They will make good record this
season
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

There will not be very many candi-
dates for nomination before the next
republican convention. Few men are
ready for the sacrifice.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

Let every township in the county be
represented at the convention Satur-
day, so that the democrats of every
locality can have a voice in naming
the next county officers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

If you want good, No. 1, Canton
Lister, you can find it at the
GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

The Grand Central has a special,
Sunday dinner that should be enjoyed
by more of our town people. During
the hot weather it will be a good plan
to give the women folks rest and
take dinner at the Central on Sundays.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

The Junior G. E. society of this city
will give an ice cream and cake social
Saturday evening of this week, in the
room formerly occupied by the West
ern Furniture Co., Forest avenue,
opposite Keeney's. Go and spend a
dime with the little ones.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

Quite a number of old soldiers of
this county are preparing to attend
the G. A. r. reunion at Hutchinson
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

Henry Lucke, who has been section
boss on the Santa Fe at this place for
a number of years, has removed to
Mulvane, Kansas. Mr.. Lucke and
family have many warm friends and
acquaintance here who regret to see
them leave.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

Chas. Heidel, north Of town on the
Walnut, is building a handsome new
residence. Frank Kramer is doing
the work.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

Cal Keenan,, while at work repairing
sidewalks. run susty nail in his foot
that has about laid him up for while.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

From now until August 18th you
can get half dozen pictures free with
every dozen you buy, at Wilson's
gallery.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

The state VS.. Keenan, joint case has
been dragging along for couple of
days, and large number of witnesses,
some of them who can ill afford to
spend their tine off their farms, have
been kept hanging around town.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

Republicans, $3.50 will get you the
Life of Blaine, and the DEMOCRAT for
one wear. Call and see the book.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10
LODGE DIRECTORY.

Masonic
st Omer Commandery No ii, X T., meets al
Masonic hall, Fair block, the first and third tues
10Y - E. R Moses, E. C.
EW Waynant, Rec.
Mt Nebo Chapter No. sc, r. A. M, meets at
Masonic hall the first and third Fridays OF each
month r. C. Bailey H. P
j. Geo. BriH kman, Sec.
Great Bend Lodge No Is. A. F. & A. NJ, meets at
Masonic hall the second and fourth Fridays OF each
month EW Waynsnt, w. M
j Geo. Brinkman, Sec
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

Every democrat in the city should
attend the caucuses. See calls for
the different wards, elsewhere.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

Jake Shiveley has been quite sick
for some days, with fever. but is now
growing some better.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

Feed, flour, corn meal and country
prduce, at ALLIANCE EXCHANGE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

Notice our list of premium books,
and call and take advantage of our
offer while the books last.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

GET A :-oME.-A four room house,
100 foot lot, deep we'll, east front, 8
blocks from court house, clear title
and taxes all paid, for sale for $3.50
CASH. Call at this Office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

Our goods are fresh, clean, and as
cheap as any place in the city. ALI
ANCE EXCHANGE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

Again permit US to enquire: Is
there a law against carrying concealed
weapons in this county?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

K. Of p
Woodland Lodge No. 81, meets every Thursday
evening" at hall north side of square
w. r. Bunting G. G.
Chas. V. Brinkman, *. of K. u 5.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

Rev. j. W. Thompson was up from
Rice county last week, and says the
people down there are almost unani-
nous for Judge Ansel r. Clark to
come out as non-partisan candidate
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

a, O. u. w.
Great Bend Lodge No. 127, meets at Odd Fellows
hail. every Tuesday evening. All visiting
brothers cordially invited to attend.
A Hooper, NJ W.
G. NJ. Smith, Rec
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

c. A. Patterson and family expect
to start this week for st. Louis, where
the family will make their home,
while Charlie will shit the road" for a
wholesale huuse.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

For SALE, rent Or trade, 100 foot
lot, in Block SO, with house and barn,
See Fred Zutavern.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

What has become of all the "liquid
groceries" captured by the officers
pulling the joints in this county the
past few years? We are not wanting
any of the goods but just ask out of
curiosity,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

Mr.. H. S. Baird, of near Pawnee
Rock, was in tie city last Thursday,
and called on til, DEMOCRAT to see
about why he does not .-,nt his Kansas
City Star. He should have been get
ting it for the past two months.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

The buttonhole waltz has com
menced in this county. The anxious
candidate has already began to corner
the voter in the shade of barbed wire
fence and worm out promises that will
never be fulfilled.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

Great Bend was ':wet" last Monday,
at least there was more water talked
that day than usual.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10
For Sale at A RarGain.

Farm of $50 acres, 6 miles from
Great Bend, 125 acres In cultivation
35 acres fenced in pasture. with ru n
ming water, timber. good house of 8
rooms. orchard, granary and stable.
This is bargain and $4,000 will get
it, if sold soon. Inquire at this Office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

Sid Newcombe has just completed a
large map of the county giving correct
bounda ries of all school districts, the
public roads, railroads, towns, cities,
streams, etc. 1t is very useful map
in the county clerks office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

There is a possibility that the Mo.
2. railroad may transfer the train dis
patcher's Office to Great Bend. Hois-
ington does not want to be hoggish,
and should let us have that small ad-
dition to the bob tail.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL KANSAS rscneEfz-d
exer-hrs the Training sehsa Of the West
Nearly
counties and u Represented la<t ycx-.
Wing 81 1rl1 scnoel
The uondfui growth al The schcC though c1zhz isE
is line u legitimate sssn - ~ t
oaEhnezz
h saly aFtsza n III
certificate 20 teach. H kAn-1 xsa9nts 1nifinl
free Expenses Isv anywhere eiss- Equipment and Ariy
u1EzrPssss- Send fer ci-czizrE-
Adizsss =. = ZAYLOE, Prss- Ezpsria, Kama
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

The way Of the spotter seems to be
about as "rocky" as that of the joint
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10
OFFlCIAL DIRECTORY

COUNTY OFFICERS.
Treasurer Dick Bose
Clerk r Typer,
Attorney E Hotchkiss
Sheriff Geo Spencer
Clerk of Court X Charles
Register Strothman
Probate Judge FL Brewer
Supt of Schools Mckinney
Surveyor Sid NeWeomo.
~ F Strothman
Commissioners y VI S Sssss
CITY OFFICERS.
Mayor Ed. W. Moses
Clerk Chas. Hobart
Treasurer o Richards
Marshal w. P. Cone.
Surveyor A NeWcompe
COUNCILMEN.
Tobn Iangham G. w Moore
T. p Aber J B Hannum
VIM. Kelley WOODWARD
A r Moss Johh bro"h
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

Quite number of old soldiers OF
this county are preparing to attend
the G. A. r. reunion at Hutchinson
GET A ;,oME.-A four room house,
100 foot lot, deep we'll, east front, 8
blocks from court house, clear title
and taxes all paid, for sale for $3.50
CASH. Call at this Office.
Rev. J. W. Thompson was up from
Rice county last week, and says the
people down there are almost unani-
nous for Judge Ansel R. Clark to
come out as non-partisan candidate
for judge.
What has become of all the "liquid
groceries" captured by the officers
pulling the joints in this county the
past few years? We are not wanting
any of the goods but just ask out OF
curiosity.
The buttonhole waltz has COM
menced in this county. The anxious
candidate has already began to corner
the voter in the shade of barbed wire
fence and worm out promises that will
never be fulfilled.
There is a possibility that the Mo.
2. railroad may transfer the train dis.
patcher's office to Great Bend. Hois-
ington does not want to be hoggish
and should let us have that small ad-
dition to the bob tail.
Sid Newcombe has just completed g
large map of the county giving correct
bounda ries of all school districts, the
public roads, railroads, towns, cities
streams, etc. 1t is very useful MAJ
in the county clerks Office.
Mr.. H. S. Baird, of near Pawnee
Rock, was in tie city last Thursday
and called on til, DEMOCRAT to see
about why be does not .,at his Kansas
City Star. He should have been get.
| ting it for the past two months.
The state VS.. Keenan, joint case has
been dragging along for couple Of
days, and large number of witnesses
some of them who can ill afford te
spend their tine off their farms, have
been kept hanging around town.
The Grand Central has special
Sunday dinner that should be enjoyed
by more of our town people. During
the hot weather it will be a good plar
to give the women folks a rest ano
take dinner at the Central on Sundays
Henry Lucke, who has been section
boss on the Santa Fe at this place fo1
a number of years, has removed t.
Mulvane, Kansas. Mr.. Lucke and
family have many warm friends ane
acquaintance here who regret to sex
them leave
The Junior G. E. society of this cit,
will give an ice cream and cake socia
Saturday evening of this week, in thu
room formerly occupied by the West.
ern Furniture Co., Forest avenue
opposite Keeney's. Go and spend +.
dime with the little ones.
| With plenty of water at the RICH
time of year in this county we will no
need for anything else. A verita BIZ
"garden spot" that would grow any
thing from a pea to a pumpkin, ever
year, without fail, would never be tn,
home of men out of employment.
People don't often complain o
muddy weather in this city, but Their
is place on Forest avenue where tn
water from lawn runs out and ont
the walk until it has made a yer,
muddy place that lady pedestrian
have to go out into the street to ge
around.
| Winfried Mensendick, youn,
friend of Fred Zutavern's arrived il
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

The best Cultivator in the market
will be found at the Great Bend I'm
plemant Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

Democratic county convention Sat
1rCav
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-10

The republican county convention
has been called for September End, at
Great Beend.