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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-22
MANHATTAN DAY AT THE FAIR


CHICAGO, Oct. 21.-Across an alleged
chasm that never in reality existed New
York and Chicago clasped hands today,
and the great sister cities united their en-
ergies in making the Manhattan day cole
bration at the worlds fair IA triumphant
success. Forty thousand New 1orkers
had come to join in the celebration. ana
they, with the western throngs, mace tue
day one that will be feature In the an
nails of the Colum bian exposition.
Early this morning, as soon rs the gates
were opened, sightseers began to arrive III
crowds, aud all day long the weary gate
keepers twisted the turnstiles around ana
around, swelling the admissions 10
handsome figure. Buffalo Bills wilo west
show opened the ball at III O'Clock. wnen
il entered the grounds in its wild glory.
The Chicago hussars followed and were
succeeded by the famous Old Guard,
escorted bv the First regiment OF the IlIi-
nois national guard. Shortly AFTER
o'clock the parade formed and again began
a triumphal march through the GROUNDS.
After the parade and luncheon, the
principal exercises of the day were held, at
Festival hall. An immense audience was
present to greet tho various speakers.
The principal addresses were delivered Dy
General Horace Porter and Chauncey NJ.
Depew. MIR. Depew arrived at the last
moment, but not too late to deliver one OF
his characteristic speeches. Archbishop
Corrigan pronounced the benediction.
Great as the day was, the evening was
greater. Towards nightfall additional
crowds began to pour into the park, de-
ternined to see the illumination. Above
the main entrance, emblazoned IN letters
of electric fire, was the legend. "Manhat-
tan Day." An elaborate display OF fire
works had been prepared. aud .he pyro-
tecLnlc display was equal to any that has
yet been seen. A procession OF the floats
used on Chicago day wended It's way pc
tween the white buildings, ending its
Journey at the lake front, where the fire
works were displayed. The crush at this
place was terrible. The thousands on the
grounds were all endeavorinR to reach q
place of vantage from which the program
could be best witnessed. Several people
were slightly hurt in the jam. but no
serious casualties occurred.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-22

The Bank of Enid is one of the strong
concerns of the city. 1t is nicely located
at the southwest corner of the public
square. George Theis is president: c. F.
Herbst, vice president, and H. d. Sykes
cashier. The stockholders are q lot Of
good substantial men.
j. w. Clevenger, attorney-at-law, is .
member of the territorial council from the
First district. Mr.. Clevenger was former.
ly of Guthrie. where he enjoyed good
land office practice
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-22
O COUNTY BASK-E. COTTON ATTORNEY.

COUNTY BANK-E COTTON ATTORNEY.
The 0 County bank, b. 1. Burlington
formerly cashier of the Bank OF Okarche),
cashier, has capital stock of So. OOO The
active managing local members OF the
bank are S. +. Spencer. b. T. Burlington
and Lee Sharp. each of whom has a fami-
", and, in addition to improving homes in
the city, will each have 100 acres of land
near the city, which they will improve.
They came to Enid with the intention OF
building up good business and growing
up with the country. Their references are
the Missouri National bank of Kansas
City, the First National bank of El Reno
and the Bank Of Kingfsher. The officers
of this bank embrace some OF the most
prominent and wealthy men OF Enid aud
the territory.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-22

The Babcock hardware company is the
style of a firm engaged in this business on
the north side OF the square Mr.. George
Babcock was formerly of Edmond, O. I.
Mr.. Shields is former Kansas City man.
George Laing. the old reliable Of King
fisher, is here with an office on the Mid
way" Mr.. Laing enjoys probably the
most extensive acquaintance of any law
Yer in Oklahoma.
The Cherokee Pharmacy. Mr. Edwards.
manager, has nice stock on the south
side OF the square.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-22

n. Campbell, the proprietor of the above,
is one of the most enterprising' and sub
stantial business men and competent at
torneys in Oklahoma. Mr.. Campbell was
the first person TO purchase lot on the
townsite of Enid, and he has one of the
best equipped law, real estate. loan and
insurance Offices at Enid. as we'll as in
Kingfisher. O. T. Mr.. Campbell has COM
petent attorneys associated with him at
each Office, and clients will fnd in him a
person in every way worthy of their
patronage.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-22

and Mr.. Ferguson is from Kinefisher,
where he has yet considerable interests.
Mr.. E. Cotton is one Of the attorneys
who came here from the north. He has
his Office in the o County bank building.
Mr.. Cotton is clever gentleman. and is
interested in seeing the town go to the
frnnt.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-22
When Baby was sick, We gave her Castoria.
Whec she wcs Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss. she chung to Castoria-
When sha had Children, she gave them CasteriA
FtREWATER AND COLD LEAD.

WINNEMUCCA, New, Oct. 21.-A drunk
en- Indian shot and instantly killed anoth b.
er Indian, also a squaw, and wounded q
colored woman, Chinaman and two
other Indians, over game of cards here
yesterday. Then. disesting himself OF all
clothing, and with breech-loading shot
gun in hand, he broke for a large clump
of willows about a mile above the town,
which the Humboldt runs through. The
officers Immediately gave pursuit with =
posse of citizens, located him and called
upon him tn surrender He offered no re-
sistAnce aud was lodged in jail.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-22

j. w. Tompson is the probate Judge
Mr.. Tompson is genuine Kentucky gen.
tleman, but for the past year aud "A half
lived in FL Reno, o. I. Everyone speaks
of the Judge in complimentary terms He
was the first man to erect frame resi-
dence. and he is now comfortably fixed in
his new home.
Jobn c. Moore is an attorney-at-law.
Mr.. Moore is the Democratic nominee for
MAYOR, and is right after the Rock Island
road for depot privileges.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-22
ENID AND HER EMINENCE.
LOCATION, SUPERIOR NATURAL ADVAN-
TAGES AND HER COMMERCIAL
AND MATERIAL GROWTH.
Is the County Seat, I. S. Land Office. Unlimit-
ed Supply Of Good Water. The Industry
and Enterprise of Her People,
The Canvas Tent Gives Place to the Solid
Structure. Surrounding Lands Some
Mention of Leading Business Houses
and Principal Professional Men.

Of Wampler & Watson, lawyers, the
first named of the firm has won quite a
number of famous cases in this western
country. These gentlemen had the first
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-22

frame law office. 1t was the first painted
and first papered law Office in Euld.
Your correspondent met Judge John L.
McAtee of Caldwell on the streets here to-
day, and he informed US that he is going
to open an office here. 1t is really encour-
aging to hear that such men as he are
coming to live among us. The judge is a
scholar. an excellent lawyer and a splen-
did citizen.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-22

The Stock Exchange bank, owned by
H. H. Champlin g. Co.. has rather the
most comfortable quarters as yet in the
city. Its place of business is at the north
east corner of the square. NJ. w. Champ
lin is banker OF some experience, having
been engaged for some years in the bank
ing business at Mcpherson, Kan.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-22
patronage

Messr~ Graut * Bermant are here,
ready TO furnish all dry, dusty throats
with foe line OF refreshing drinks
Beauchamp * Bush. attorneys at law,
have nice frame Office on the north side
of the square.
Henary & Graham, lawyers, have an
office in the rear Of the Stock Exchange
bank building.
L. G. Chambers, who did some goof
striking from the shoulder in Topeka las
winter has opened a law oftlee here.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-22

Conklng, Steen & Conkling are attor-
neys-at-law. The above gentlemen are
from kingman, Kan.
Whelan Bros, are engaged in the saloon
busineSS.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-22


The Merchants bank 81. G. Bright.
president: ID. o. Hills, vice president, and
{. A. Bright, csshier) was the first bank
to open for business here. The capital
stock is $4,000 The directors are all
home men, and the bank started off with
n good husiness
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14
Beatty Organs and Pianos.

Hon. Daniel F. Beatty, OF Wash
lngton, New Jersey, the great Organ
and Piano manufacturer. is building
and shipping more organs and pianos
than ever. In 1870 Mr.. Beatty left
home pennies plow boy. and by his
indomitable will be has worked his
way up so as to sell, so far, nearly
100. 900 of Beatty's pianos and organs
since 1870. Nothing seems to dis
hearten him; obstacles laid in his way
that would have wrecked any ordinary
man forever, he turns to an advertise
ment and comes out of it brighter than
ever. His instruments, as is we'll
known. are very popular and are to be
found in all parts of the world. We
are informed that during the next ten
years he intends to sell 5000 more
of his make; that means business of
$40 600 900. if we average them at
500 90 each. 1t is already the larSest
business of toe kind in existence II
will pay you to write to Daniel F.
Beatty. Washington, New Jersey, fol-
catalogue.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14
Standardization,

On Wednesday, Nov. 20, there was
pleasant gathering at the home of S.
S. Wilkinson, in Wheatland township,
the occasio ion being the marriage of his
eldest daughter Lilly to Mr.. Emmett
Stultz. AT 1890 the procession, led by
Misses Bertha Drake and Lundy Cobun,
to the music of the wedding march,
played by Chas. Hall and daughter,
Fannie, came around the house to the
front porch, where the ceremony was
performed in an impressive manner by
Rev. HIP. Colgrove. Miss Edna Will
kinson, sister of the bride, was brides
maid and Will Harminson best man.
After congratulations to the happy
couple, the company sat down to tables
loaded with all the good things of
Thanksgiving season at which all did
justice to Mrs. Wilkinson's we'll known
skill in the culinary art. After dinner
the company grouped on the lawn and
photo was taken by Mrs. Gillian of
Hoisington. Following is a list of
presents:
Bedroom set of furniture, father and
mother.
Dinner set, 90 pieces decorated china,
Grandma Kline, Chas. Hall and wife,
w. H. Varah and wife.
Fancy glass castor, Mrs. Newton
Hall.
Collection of sea shells from Caliior-
MIA and pair of towels, X. p. Searle.
Silver castor, d. ]. Lewis and wife,
Hoisington.
Hanging lamp, Degen Bros, Hois-
ington-
Bed spread, NJ. n, Towers and wife.
Chenille table spread, George Vale.
RUS and wife, Hoisington.
Silver butter knife and sugar sitter,
w. H. Rice and wife.
Table cloth. a. l.. Gustin and wife.
Pair linen towels, a. L. Pyle and
wife, Great Bend.
Pair lace curtains, John Bitner and
wife and Annie and Maggie Bitner.
Glass goblets, Mr.. Gillian and wife,
Hoisington.
Decorated china bread plate, D. O.
Gray and wife, Hoisington.
Pair towels and half dozen napkins,
r. Kittle and wife.
Glass dish, Bertha Drake.
Pair towels, w. S. Vincent and wife.
Glass dish, Carrie Shapland.
Bed spread, ]. w. Drake and wife.
Pair towels, VIM. Shapland and wife.
Glass dish, Mr.. Wilcons and wife.
Decorated lamp, Joe Ewalt and wife,
Hoisington.
Two pairs Austrian linen towels, C..
Samuels and wife, Great Bend.
Table cloth and napkins, Mrs. Kate
Hutton, Springfield, Illinois,
oSs pg The szIEEes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14
Notice by Publica ton.
First published December IA, 1898

THE STATE OF KANSAS, To Nichols Shepard
s. Co., The st. John s. Marsh Co., Morton B.
Hull. Assignee of The st. John s. Marsh Co.. The
Minneapolis Harvester Co.. and c. Aultman s.
Co., Greeting:
You and each of you hereby notified that
you have been sued in the District Court of Barton
County, Kansas, in an action wherein The Farm
land Mortgage and DebeDture Company is plaintiff,
and John Armstrong, Susan Armstrong, D. c.
Luse, Nichols, Shepard & Co, The St. John &
Marsh Co, Morton B. Hull, Assignee of The St
John & Marsh Co., The MINNEAPOLIS Harvester Co g,
and C. Aultman & Co are defendants, and that you
must answer the petition filed by plaintiff in said
cause before the 25th day of January, 1894,
said petition will be taken true and judgment
rendered accordingly in said action against for
the foreclosure of certain mortgage executed by
said John and Susan Armstrong, upon the following
described real property situated in the County Of
Barton and State of Kansas, to-wit: The north
east quarter of section No. five 81, township nine
teen 49, south of range twelve (12), west of 9th P.
NJ aid for the sale of said premises pas the debt
secu red by said mortgage, amounting TO sI670-5S,
and 12 per cent interest from February s. 1885, and
forever barring and foreclosing you from all right
title, interest and claim in said premises or
any part thereof.
WILLIAM oSMOND, Alto rney for Plaintiff.
tsEAL] Attest: B. A. CHARLES, Clerk $40
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14
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to use them to advantage, then write US at once
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14

THE telegraph dispatches state that
Thomas Jackson. leader of the Law
and Order leagues joint spoilers, at
Wichita, was badly beaten last Satur-
day by business men who objected to
the cutting off of revenue from joints,
as proposed" Many queer things hap
pen in Kansas, made possible by many
years of republican rule.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14
a Timely Bit of Advica.

In these times of grip and pneumonia
it is of great Importance that we should
know where to look for a safe and sure
remedy. A slight cold may become a
serious one, the scarcely noticeably
pain In the chest is too often the fore
runner of pneumonia. The first cough
may lead to consumption Ia cough is
always dangerous). Never neglect a
cold or cough for even one day, but get
at once, as a safe and sure remedy,
Kemp's Balsam, the best cough cure,
which is recommended on all sides. 1t
should be kept in the house regularly to
avoid delay when needed. 1t is sold at
all the drug stores.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14
Ho For California!

The Mo. Pacific Ry, in connection
with the d. & r. g. (the scenic route
of the worldly and Southern Pacific
Ry's, will run through sleepers to
San Francisco, Los angeles. etc.,
and will sell first class round trip tick.
cts with liberal stop over privileges
for $50 This route takes passen-
gers through the grandest Rocky
Mountain scenery; also Salt Lake
City and Ogden, Utah. For partic-
ulars, see J RAsoR, Agt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14

Jake Stauffer, who is running a
butcher shop at Enid, Ok. sends us
information of the capture at Euid
of Clyde Mattox, the man who
killed white man named Howard,
and negro. at Oklahoma City re-
Gently, and who was also sentenced
to be hung at Wichita in 1891, for
other murders, but was repreived
and set free at that time by President
Harrison. A reward of $1,000 was
out for his arrest. Sheriff A. Bell,
of ElReno, and Marshall Clark and
Deputy U. S. Marshal Bailey OF
Enid made the capture.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14
C0mrdaes Of g.. A. r.

Hurlhert Post No. 45, G. A r. of
Ellinwood, will hold a reunion and
campfire at Up. m. and evening, Fri
day, Dec. Is, Conrad B. Kelley, state
commander, and Conrad A. B,
Campbell, Adjt. Gen'l., will be in
attendance. Good music and a good
time will be the aim of the committee
of arrangements.
A. w. STRONG, P. C..
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14
Dan Bird was in from we

Dan Bird was in from west Clar
ence Thursday. Dan says he thought
he could not be got down with any
common disease, but after going
through with case of grippe he ac-
knowledges he is but human. His
children have been quite sick also the
past v'esk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14
Free For All Who Ask.

A very fine Photographic View of
the Worlds Fair, Sx10 inches i'll size,
the work of the Official Photographer
of the United States Government, and
accompanied by graphic, interesting
aud authentic description. will be sent
free by the Chicago Weekly Inter
Ocean to anyone who will send one 2
cent stamp for postage. Address,
"Librsrisu," Iufss Qessu,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14

For the teachers association annual
meeting at Topeka Dec. q % and %
we will sell round trip tickets, Dec.
26 and 3, for one and one third fare;
gnod to return on or before Jan Sd
1894. Free chair cars No. 6 leaves
Great Bend at 9:3S a m, No. s at
6:13 p. m. w. ToRREY. Agt
Santa Fe Route.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14

Thomas Coss, a young man about
20 years old son of z. D. Coss, of
Clarence township, died on Sunday,
and was buried Tuesday afternoon
from the Dunkard church. He had
been sick for long time with dia-
betus, and was taken with influenza
only few days before his death.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14
Life and Work Of
James @. Blaine.

This is the memorial edition of the authentic
biography of the great statesman. whose recent
death shocked the whole nation. 1t tells of his
ancestry and early life. interesting political sruG-
giles, triumphs and disappointments, work as an
author and journalist great speeches great occa-
sions genius as q man and leader and his prOmin-
ent and inspiring part in national affairs and inter-
national diplomacy.
The book is the outcome of the combined gen.
Jus of John Clark Ridpath, L. L. D., and General
S+lden Connor, ex-governor OF Maine and lifelong
close, personal friend of Mr.. Blaine, assisted by
other great of the day. who were closely asso-
ciated with Mr. Blaine in important state and nat
iona questions Besides it contains beautiful pic
lures and much material of nature that pub
Usher could gain access to.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14

NOTICE is hereby given, that at the next regular
session of the County Commissioners of Barton
County, Kansas, the undersigned will present q
Petition to said board praying for the vacation OF
Blocks Four ~ to FOrty-fve is inclusive oil
Jones & Heads First Addition to the City of Great
Bend, together with all avenues streets and alley:
in said addition, and that same be detached from
the limits of said city of Great Bend.
JONES & HEAD, Owners.
By ELRICK c. COLE, Attorney
Dated December 5, 1898. $40
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14

The Kansas City Times announces
that Hon. D. n. Heller, of Great Bend
will be a candidate for Jerry Simpson,
socks, before the republican convention
next year, and that Hon. M. w. Cobun
of this county will be prominent can
didate before the pOpulist convention.
We would like to see them both get the
nomination.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14
Publication Notice.
First published December "a, 1898.

First published December "A, 1893
THE STATE OF KANSAS, To The Interior Land
s immigration Company:
The Interior Land & Immigration Company
will take notice that it has been sued in the District
Court of Barton County, Kansas. in action
wherein the Hosington Staie Bank is plaintiff ami
A. j. Hosington, and said The Interior Land &
Immigration Company are defendants, and that it
must answer the petition of said plaintiff filed in
said cause before the 25th day of January,
1894, said petition will be taken as true, and q
judgment will be rendered in said action for the
foreclosure OF a mortgage executed by the defend
ant A j. Hoisington and Mary HoisingtOn his wife,
on the following described real estate, situated in
the County of Barton, State of Kansas to-wit: The
south east quarter of Section Thirty-two 81 },
Town hip No. Nineteen (1S), south, of Range No.
Fourteen 14), west of 9th P. and for the sale of
said premises to pay the debt secured by said
mortgage, amounting to the sum of 5000 and six
per cent. interest from April l. 1884, and by such
sale forever barring and foreciosing said defendants
from any and all right, title interest and claim in
or to said premises or any part thereof.
WILLIAM OSMOND, Attorney for Plaintiff
fsEALl Attest: r, A. CHARLES, Clerk. 3S-40
To b171oc for forrid liUar
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14

BUTLER county has man who has
invented a machine that will fly in the
air at the rate of 12O miles per hour; it
will also run good lick on the ground
and swim also if it has to, but prefers
not to. Its best hold is on the fly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14

rs SAID that the Kansas man
never gets rid of his trade mark, even
after he goes to the Strip. Habit,
you know becomes second nature. and
the Kansas man down there always
enters saloon, from the back door.
Got used to it at home, you know.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14

Leslie Green, who has been con-
nected with the photograph gallery
here for a year or more, has got out
letters patent OIL :; 'aking thing-a
photographed secret uf,2r card, with
secret order badge or monogram, your
picture, and autograph. 1t is neat,
and in many WAYS useful.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14

"GIvE every man an equal chance.
That is pure democracy. "Legislate
money into the pockets of those who
already have money!" that is republi-
canism. Which theory will live and
be sustained by the people, and
which go down to oblivion and igno-
miny? Choose ye this day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14

Andrew Cell was in last Friday on
an errand of mercy and protection.
He proposes to have no hunting of
quails on his premises. on the Walnut.
All farmers, especially those living
on the creeks or river bottom, should
put Warning" in our mo Hunt
ing" notice.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14

The turkeys LOFTS very sad, his
chances very slim; for if THANKSGIVING
lets him slip, then Christmas catches
him. Again, if by some lucky
chance, he lives through both of these,
some measly, NANCY coyote comes
and cleans his bones with ease.