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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-14

A. J. Rabenseifner, Of near Olmitz,
called Friday last to add his name to
the DEMOCRAT list Of readers. He is
one of the industrious young men of
the county who, makes it win, wet or
dry, hot Or cold.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-14

John Rogers was in from the south
side, Saturday. He said he had a
hard time to keep even with Mrs.
Rogers since her return from the
Worlds Fair-this little town is not
big enough for her.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-14
LOCAL COMMENT.

Where are you going? To Chicago
or the Strip?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-14
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-14

LOCAL COMMENT.
Where are you going? To Chicago
or the Strip?
School opens in the city schools next
Monday, the 18th.
Democratic judicial convention at
Sterling next Monday.
Castor Machine Oil, 40 cents gal
Ion, at ALLIANCE EXCHANGE.
DR.. Connect of this city received
the sad intelligence of the death of an
older brother last week.
Why is money like newspaper?
The larger the circulation the more
useful it is. That's no lie.
Elrick G.. Cole and wife entertained
friends at their residence on west
Broadway, last Friday evening.
"In this world of fact and fate.
some must fish and some-cut bait"
We in the west are cutting bait.
A SO rate from Great Bend to the
Worlds Fair would catch many a
visitor who otherwise will not go.
VIM. jain, of near Heller, was in
town last Saturday. He will proba-
bly, attend the Worlds Fair this week.
Why dent the telephone company
put in line between Great Bend and
Ellinwood and Hoisington? 1t would
pay.
Mrs. Stokeley and daughters, of
Kansas City, are visiting in town this
week, while Mr.. S. has gone On trip
to California.
There are said to be half a dozen
newspaper outfits ready to go into each
of the county seat towns in the Strip
as soon as it opens.
No, we hardly think we will have a
county fair in Barton this fall Tt is
fair to presume not, and almost unfair
TO suggest the matter.
The boys who pulled out for the
Strip and get stripped. need not come
back "chewin' de rag" they might
have known it was loaded.
Gentlemen from near Dubuque in
Beaver township, tell US they have
raised the finest potatoes this year
that have ever been produced in Bar
ton county.
DIR. Charles Belmont, an eminent
specialist of st. John, was in the city
a few days since and made arrange
ments to locate in Great Bend the first
of November
Hard times have hit us, and we are
studying how to economic in our liv-
ing. have about decided on dried
apples for breakfast, water for dinner,
and-my! what a "swell" supper
we'll have.
A. j. Rabenseifner, Of near Olmitz
called Friday last to add his name to
the DEMOCRAT list Of readers. He is
one of the industrious young men Of
the county who, makes it win, wet OIL
dry, hot or cold.
John Rogers was in from the south
side, Saturday. He said he had 6
hard time to keep even with Mrs
Rogers since her return from the
Worlds Fair-this little town is no
big enough for her.
q. n. Walker, who has been with
the DEMOCRAT for couple of month:
past, left Monday for Downs, Kansas
where he has accepted a position il
the city schools. His many friend
here wish him success.
Oscar Racy and Geo. Speck, of neal
Galatia, left Thursday for the Strip
Oscar says if many of the boys get il
ahead of his $500 racer they will have
to have mighty sight of bottom anC
wind in their horseffesh.
Mrs. q. f. Brining, of near Albert
died on Thursday of last week, afte
short illness. She was about 81
years old, and had been married t.
MIR, Brinine only O few months. Tb
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-14

FRANK ROSE, Supt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06
Drink Forgey's Cream Rye.

The peer of any rye whiskey in
the world. For medicinal use it
stands without rival. Sold in bot
ties only and | guarantee it to be II
years old. No complications can
arise from the use of this whiskey,
as it is mellowed by age and is CRATE
full to the weakest stomach. Ask
for Forgey's Cream Rye and accept
nothing else. 1t is pure. This ele-
CANT whiskey is bottled at Maple
Hollow Distillery, Memphis june
ton, Warren Co., KY.
M. Mayfeld is sole agent for Mex
leo, Mo. Beware of limitations and
get what you buy. Samples given
away by H. A. Forgey after July 1.
d6tw1t H. A. FoRGEY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06
How Young Baker Was Killed.

Purnell Baker, the 19-year-old
son of DR.. J. S. Baker, proprietor
of the Palace Hotel of Fulton, who
had been spending his summer va
cation at Martin Robnett's, twelve
miles northwest of that town, was
killed by a mule late Thursday even
ing as stated in yesterdays LED
GER. 1t seems that young Baker
was riding a harnessed mule, and
when in the act of alighting from its
back he became entangled in the
gear. The mule ran, dragging the
young man with him, crushing in
his skull and badly bruising his
body, and before any assistance
could be rendered the unfortunate
boy was a corpse.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06
STATE AND SPECIAL DAYS
Al the worlds Fair During July

The Chicago & Alton Railroad, the direct line
to Chicago and the Worlds Fair has pleasure
In advising its friends and patrons OF the follow
ing state and special days at the World FAR
during July The list is authentic, being fur-
nished by the Exposition officials:
July 2.-Patriotic Sunday.
July i.-Independence Day-Anniversary OF
the Declaration of Independence, celebration by
the Exposition.
July l4.-France.
July 19.-Missouri.
July MISUNDERSTANDING of Column
bia 8 independence; College Fraternities ;Swed'
ish Day.
July 2.-Utah-The day the Mormon pioneers
first entered the valley.
July % .-Liberia-Forty- seventh anniversary
of the establishment of the republic.
July 26.-Commercial Travellers.
July a.-Turner Bund.
While we are about it, 1t might be well to re-
member that the Chicago & Alton is the very
best line the World 8 Fair visitor can possibly
take to Chicago. Its train arrangements art
unsurpassed and its Palace Reclining Chair Cars
are free to holders Of all classes of tickets
Special low round trip rates to Chicago and re-
turn are now in effect. Further particulars car
be obtained of E. s. Wilson, Ticket Agent Chi
cago g. Alton Railroad, Mexico MO-, or James
Charlton, General Passenger and Ticket Agent
Chicago, Ill,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06
WHERE CLEVELAND STANDS.
Congressman Cobb Quotes the Presi-
dents Words in a Recent
Interview.
From the ST. In1is Post Dispatch.

From the St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Congressman Seth W. Cobb, who
has just returned from Washington,
in speaking ofthe financial situation,
said: Just before | left | had a
long talk with President Cleveland.
The subject of an extra session of
Congress came up. l wish to say
right here that, in my opinion, no
man in the country has a clearer
view of the condition of affairs than
Mr.. Cleveland. He said to me that
he was strongly in favor of the I'M
conditional repeal of the Sherman
law, and would at once call an extra
session if he was convinced that this
law would be repealed. But he point
ed out to me the fact that while the
commercial centers were familiar
with the situation, the country had
Just begun to discuss it, and he wish
ed to give the rural districts ample
time to consider the matter. News
did not travel SC rapidly in the coun-
try as in the city. The President
said that if an extra session should
be called now and the Sherman act
should not be repealed, the damage
to the country would be incalculable.
He preferred to wait until the finan-
cial situation had been fully consid-
cred. In my opinion he is in favor
of allowing the national banks to is
sue notes to the full amount of their
bonds, and in favor of reducing their
tax from 1 per cent. to half that
amount"
"Mr. Cleveland Mr.. Cobb con-
tinued, brought out the point
strongly that two-thirds of the Repre-
sentatives came from the rural and
suburban districts, and that their
constituents should have an oppor-
tunity of fully considering the situa-
ton. l am convinced more strong
ly than ever that Mr.. Cleveland has
the true interest of the people at
heart, which explains the singular
ly strong hold that he has always
had upon them.
"ln my opinion it is just as great
a burden for the farmer to sell his
wheat at go cents per bushel, as it
is for the silver mine owners to ,ell
his bullion at IS or 20 cents"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06
Col. Jones Will Stay in Missouri.


A close friend of Col. Chas. H.
Jones said to-day that the ex-Re-
public editors chief desire was to re-
main in Missouri and that he conf
IDENTIFY expected he would soon be
able to get control of the Kansas
City Times and run the Democratic
party from the west end of the state.
Jones has some political scores to
settle in Missouri, and ''if he gets
hold of the Times" said his friend,
"you will see the fur fly when the
next campaign is on. Jones has
vowed to smash the St. Louis ma
chine, and he intends to do it."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06
Circuit Court Proceedings.

SV"A AAotStahbSS'
State of Missouri VS.. Crigler and
Bedell, two cases; continued by con-
sent.
State VS.. 7. C. ~Laughlin; continu-
ed by consent.
State VS.. Frank Ashman, two
cases; continued.
State VS.. Theo. Bussen, two cases,
continued.
State VS.. .N.Pollard, three cases;
continued.
State VS.. l.. D. Clark by order of
Prosecuting Attorney nolle pross'd.
State vs.. James Brown, iury's YER
dict, guilty of petit larceny; thirty
days in county Jail.
State VS.. Warren Fowle; jury fail
ed to agree.
State VS.. Lewis, jury failed to
agree.
State VS.. Pres. Brown, by consent
pleaded guilty to petit larceny and
sentenced to Jail for ten days.
State VS.. Green, case nolle
pross'd.
State VS.. w. P. Reed, same.
State vs.. w. r. Keith, con-
tinued; bond forfeited.
State IS. Proctor, nolle pross'd
by order Prosecuting Attorney of
Montgomery county.
Court adjourned.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06

The Centre (Mo.) Courier i'm
parts this wonderful piece OF in
formation which will startle the
pacing horse world:
Lowlander, a pacing horse, made
the fastest mile on record at New
York last Tuesday, pacing a mile
in 1892
Friend Courier, Lowlander is q
thoroughbred, and not a pac'
ing horse. The race you are
doubtless thinking of was the Su'
burban at Sheepshead Bay, which
was won by Lowlander. A mile
and a quarter was the distance
which he made in 2:O6 3-5, beat
ing Salvatore record of 2:06 As.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06
MISSOuri'S Great Resources.

w. b. Stevens, the Globe-D Demo-
Gratis w%ell-known special writer, in
an extended article on the tour of
the Missouri editors at the Worlds
Fair and how surprised some of
them were at the resources of this
great state, says:
"Do we raise peanuts?" asked an
editor.
EYES," said Mr.. Bouche, who has
special charge ofthe display. "Mis-
souri, raises peanuts and cotton, and
almost everything else"
Pointing to the specimens of the
staple, ex-Congressman Dawson
said:
at may interest some of you gen.
tlemen to know that Missouri raises
more cotton to the here than any
other state of the Union. That is the
Government record"
"Well," said an editor-perhaps
it was Bob White, of Mexico 81
knew Misso uri was a great state but
l never knew the range of produc-
ton between our north and south
lines. | begin to realize what Champ
Clark meant when he surveyed the
north and south length of his gerry
wandered district and said the farm
ers of the south end would be laying
by their corn before the frost was
out of the ground at the north end"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

We have made arrangements with DR.. B.
J. Kendall Co., publishers of "a Treatise
on the Horse and his Diseases" which will
enable all our subscribers to obtain a copy
of that valuable work free by sending their
address enclosing a two-cent stamp for
mailing same) to DR.. B. ]. KENDALL
Co., ENosBURGH FALLS, VT. This book
is now recognized as standard authority
upon all diseases of the horse, as its
phenomenal sale attests, over four million
copies having been sold in the past ten
years, a sale never before reached by any
publication in the same period of time.
We feel confident that our patrons will
appreciate the work, and be glad to avail
themselves of this opportunity of obtaining
a valuable book.
1t is necessary that you mention this
paper in sending for the Treatise" This
offer will remain open for only a short time.
No-ol3tw
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06

HERR ALTGELD, of Illinois, is
plain spoken In his attempted ex-
PLANTATION of the pardon of the
Anarchists. The Governor says the
press has treated him unfairly and
while it has heaped abuse upon
him, his reasons for granting the
pardons have received no consider
ton from the newspapers. Altgeld
adds: "In a word, they leave my
reasons severely alone. Now, mere
abuse cannot knock those reasons
down. They are there and they
must stand or fall on their merits
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06

Some months before Samuel
hurry diedhe invented and applied
for a patent on a churn which,
when it is put upon the market,
will prove of the greatest conven-
fence to housewives. The inven-
ton is a simple one. There is a
device something like a clock spring
attached to the dasher; the spring
is wound up and then set to going
and in less than ten minutes the
butter is churned. All who have
seen the practical working of the
churn say it is the best ever invent
ed. A gentleman Of Cedar City
will have the churns manufactured
and will offer territory for sale.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06

The Boonville Advertiser says:
Felix Victor, of Mexico, and Adolph
Victor, of Columbia, have rented
the building of J. F. Glemlch, re.
Gently occupied by Walter Drue &
Co, and about the first of Septem-
Der will open a f~irst-class clothing
and gents furnishing goods store.
They are nephews Of Jos. Barth, of
Boonville, and are ubstantial bust
ness men. The new firm will
probably be known as Victor &
Victor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06

| have bought the right to sell the
misunderstanding Machine in Au-
drain county and parties wanting one
OF these machines should call at
headquarters, south side of the
square. There is no better washing
machine made. G.. w. PICKETT.
dSwtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06
A Novel Marriage Ceremony.


Ed. s. A. Elkin performed novel
marriage ceremony on last Sunday
afternoon. He had been engaged to
officiate at the marriage of Henry
Vonvain and Miss Eta Wyble, but,
on arriving at the Barker ford on
Cuivre, on his return from a preach
ing tour in Lincoln county he found
the creek past fording. Happening
to see an acquaintance on the oppo-
site bank, he requested him to bring
the bridal couple to the creek.
Henry and bride-to-be and all the
invited guests were soon brought to
the waters edge. Then, after the
license had been examined and APP
proved by DR.. Nutter, Elder Elkin
shouted out the ceremony, and the
bride and groom responded in a like
manner. Thus the two hearts were
bound together at long range, but the
knot was not necessarily any the less
secure. We trust so, at any rate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06

The Monroe City NesOs says: The
artesian we'll at Clinton is the best
investment of So, 900 ever made. 1t
furnishes both a health giving water
and water for the city. The driller
went down through sulphur water
and struck fresh water. The castings
were SO arranged that bothfresh and
sulphur water could be allowed to
flow. They are now coming out to-
gether. The water runs into a lake
and at the side of the lake is a reser-
voir, which is kept full from the lake.
When run into the reservoir the sail
and sulphur both evaporate, leaving
the water in good condition for al
manufacturing and domestic pur
i rococ
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06

Benjamin Vogel, the well known
musician who, for the past twenty
six years, has led the orchestra
at the Olympic Theater, st. Louis,
was found dead in his bed Friday
morning at his home, No. 715
Hickory street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06
4 Splendid Vein of t'oaI.

c. c. Davis is getting coal out OF
his new mine which is 50 inches
thick and is OF the very best quality.
The LEDGER received a load of this
coal to-day and on examination we
find it to be as good, if not better,
than any We ever saw. There is no
question but what this mine,if prop
erly worked, will prove of great
benefit to Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06

The date set for the wedding Of
Miss Matte Hickey of Fulton, daugh-
ter of Colonel and Mrs. Joe K.
Hickey, is October 4. The groom
elect is a wealthy lumber merchant
of Saginaw, Mich.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06
$4,000 i'm Premiums.

Offered by Liggett & Myers To-
bacco Co., of St. Louis. Mo. The
one guessing nearest the number of
people who will attend the Worlds
Fair gets $5,000.O0, the second ST.
0OO.O0, etc. Ten Star tobacco tags
entities you to a guess. Ask your
dealer for particulars or send for
circular. 10-9t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06
Parks Cough Syrup

Has been so highly recommended to
US that we have taken the agency for
it and now ask our friends who are
suffering with a cold to give it a trial
and if it does not give satisfaction your
money will be refunded. Every bottle
is sold on a positive guarantee. Price
50 cents and 81. Sold by Woodbridge &
Macarthur.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06

To NERDANT READER: No, we
do not think it would pay to raise
rams to be sold to the Navy depart
ment in case of foreign war. The
naval ram does not belong to the
same species as the bewhiskered,
curly-horned ram which makes
things lively for city visitors to your
sheep pasture, although they both
follow the same principle in making
use of their business end.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06

Mrs. Ed. Atchison is slowly i'm
proving. She is at the residence
OF Jno. w. Atchison and it will prob
ably be some time before she will
entirely recover.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06
Struck by Lightning.

Conrad Schutte's residence, five
miles north, was struck by lightning
last Friday and the roof badly
damaged. 1t was insured through
J. w. Howell. There were twelve
persons in the house but none we're
hurt in the least. Although the
house was filled with smoke and
smelt strongly of sulphur there were
no signs of fire. The same electric
bolt struck a tree in the yard.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06

Judge Stuart leaves for Marshall
and Paris on Monday and will re-
side permanently with his children
at these two places. Judge Stuart
has been a resident of this city for
a long time and his friends regret
sincerely to see him leave.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06

Perry Enterprise: The young,
est farm manager we know of is
Master Claude Sterrett, who lives
with his mother and little sisters
neal Santa Fe. Claude is only II
years old, and, by the marriage and
removal Of his older brother a few
months ago, was left in charge of the
farm. He this spring planted fif-
teen acres of cor in good shape.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06
A High Liver

Usually has a bad liver. He il bill
ious, c~onstipated, has indigestion and
dyspepsia. If there is 10 organic
trouble a few doses of Parks Sure
Cure will tone him up. Parks Sure
Cure is the only liver and kidney cure
We sell on a positive guarantee. Price
80 cents and 81. Sold by Woodbridge
d Macarthur,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06

John Berry, the cowboy who was
the first to arrive in the race from
Chadron, Neb., to Chicago, was
awarded the first prize of $1,000 by
the committee Friday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06

Miss Matte Carter left last week
for New Bloomfield to visit friends
for a few days after which she will
visit her brother, w. w. Carter,
and family of Modesto, Cal, for
the summer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06

One word describes it-''perfeetion.n
We refer to De Wits Witch Hazel
Salve. Cures obstinate sores, burns,
skin diseases and is a well known cure
for piles. French & Garrett,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06

Mr., Robert Gibbs informs the
LEDGER hat the Mexico Roller Cas-
tom Mill has about completed q
large, substantial and convenient
elevator. Mr.. Gibbs says the mill
is doing a fine business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06

A Mrs. Adams. of Fulton, called
Cy. Cumberland, formerly of this
city, out of. his house at an early
hour Wednesday morning and cow
hided him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06

Little vegetable health producers:
De Wits Little Early Risers cure ma
larious disorders and regulate the
stomach and bowels, which prevents
headache and dizziness. French & Gar
rett,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06

Lakenan & Barnes, as agents for
J. M. Williams, of Renick, Mo. sold
his 100 acre farm, Is miles north
west of Mexico, Mo-, to Joseph w.
Pickett, of Audrain county, for
e GOO
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06

Miles IL Whalen have purchased
the futile bakery and restaurant
on Promenade street. Both are
young and pushing business men
and We predict for them a good
and paying business. Std 1tw
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06

Mr.. f. S. Poston, n real estate
agent of Fulton, was in Mexico this
week and placed an advertisement
with the LEDGER. Since January
1st he has sold $40 500 worth of
farm property and he says that he
finds it pays to advertise literally.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06

Mr.. and Mrs. JIM. Davis celebrate
their china wedding on Tuesday
evening, July 18th, from s to II
o'clock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06

The Southern Bank declared its
usual semi annual dividend this
week and unanimously reelected
it's old officers,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06
The Camping Club.

On the Goth of next month the
merry camping club and its guests
will leave Mexico for their annual
outing ION the old camp ground"
We publish the names of the club
and those invited. Others will be
invited later:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06

AL. that honesty, experience and
skill can do to produce a perfect pill,
has oeen employed in making De
Wits Little Early Risers. The re-
suit is a specific for sick headache,
biliousness and constipation. French
& Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06

Hundreds of people write at is
impossible to describe the good
Hoods S%arsaparllla has done me-"
1t will be of equal help to you.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06

If you can afford to be annoyed by
sick headache aud constipation, don't
use De Wits Little Early Risers for
these little pills will cure them. French
& Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06
Repairing Neatly Done.

If you want your watch cleaned,
or repairing of any kind done neat
ly, cheaply and promptly, call on
I. S. Riley. Satisfaction guaran
teed. If T. S. RILEY,
At the Mexico Laundry window.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06

Prof. Hodge and wife, CT Boom
vile, are the guests of Rev. A. Z.
Rogers and wife. They are en- route
to Virginia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06

John Sexton, of kocheport, Boone
county, was sentenced to the Peniten-
tlary for six years Friday for rob-
berry.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-06

Mrs. Frank Kilgore, who has
been quite sick with fever, is much
better.