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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28
THE run" FOR COUNTY CLAIMS.
Tune. TRAMP, Tramp the Boys are Marching


Tune. .Tramp, Tramp the Boys are Marching %
In the land of Cherokees.
There the .sooner'' won with
Many boomers lost their luck likewise their "stuf'
For the race was all unfair,
Honest men could not ..get there
And the s.Stripper's'' lot indeed was very tough.
On the jump our boys are running.
Clear the track, away they go,
''Sooners'' cannot knock them out,
For they know what they're about,
AMI they'll distance all competitors so slow.
There's another race begun,
There's another opening run,
Where the sooner and his friends viii be laid out
Where the better man will win,
And with ease viii enter in
To the claims will tell you all about:
CHORUS.
There's quarter rich and rare,
land no sssooner'' will get therel
Called the Office of the County Treasurer;
Dick viii be left in the wake,
When Fred Miller plants his stake
On that claim, and holds it down so safe and sure
Henry Kline is on the jump,
And is making Stephen hump.
For the Register of Deeds claim which is good;
Henry's flag will wave aloft,
Steve had just as well pull of,
For Henry IL settle in that neighborhood
There's another claim at hand,
In that favored Court House land,
Called the Office of the Barton County Clerk,
Randall Livesay VIII win it,
Pres will be no longer sin it,
For tn next two years our Randall there viii work
CHORUS.
And the Sherifs Office, too.
Is a claim that's good all through,
Watered WELL and with a soil that's rich in loan;
Johnny Johnston Is making for It,
George will not be master Ger it
For our John on it will soon be found at home
CHORUS.
Still another claim We know,
Where no sooner needs TO 90,
IT'S the Office of Suryeyor-a good one.
T. P. Chambers has his eye
On this claim, and he will fly
To it easy, while Sid's dressing for the
Dr. Koch, who m ade the trip
In the late, Elusive ''Strip,"
Now for Coroner is running like all sin;
He will distance Connect bad,
For he's just the sort of lad
Who in this great for Office viii win.
CHORUS
Now We voters, cheer them on,
As they run from town TO town,
For they're honest, bic men who seek these claim
Bounce the ''sooners'' camped inside,
Vote for those who bravely ride,
And let ELI be our tickets winning name.
CHORUS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

A politician or candidate who at
tempts to create prejudice by attack
ing the religion of an opponent is
trifing with a two-edged sword. The
people Of Barton county do not care
what mans religious belief is, SO
long as he is honest, capable and
manly; and no matter what their re,
ligious faith may be, every one of the
democratic candidates are gentlemen
whose honesty and integrity cannot
be questioned.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

We have stock of our premium
books on hands, which can be seen by
calling at the Office. It would be a
good plan to select your book now.
Any of them would make handsome
Christmas OF birthday present, and
would be valuable addition to any
library.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28
The Homliest Man1n Great Bend

As we'll as the handsomest, and others
are invited to call on any druggistand
get free u trial bottle of Kemp's Bal
sam for the throatand lungs, remedy
that is selling entirely upon its merits
and Is guaranteed to relieve and cure
all chronic and acute coughs, asthma
bronchitis, and consumption. Large
bottles so cents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28
library.

III. RAIDER, one of Eilinwood's
substantial residents, favored US with
a call last Friday. He is hopeful of
an improvement in times through
out the country and believes the
national democracy has the key to the
situation and will unlock the door of
prosperity in good time. He rea-
Lies that democracy cannot reform
in a day the evils it has taken repub-
licans years and years to forge upon
the people.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

VIM. Murphy. of Liberty township,
called last week to renew on his paper.
He says that plenty of rain is got to
be our portion during October. or the
next wheat crop will be no good.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

Lou Kelley and Andv Mosier, of
Hoisington, drove into the strip with
a mule team and distsnced most COM
petitors, securing each a good piece
of land in the Egal Greek valley.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

Who has a good mich cow to trade
for good saddle? Will make it worth
your while to call.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

The registration books are open
every day, at the Office of the gutter
snipe. ''Is your name written there?'
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

Mrs. Smith Shockey returned last
week from visit of three weeks to her
parents in the east part of the State.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

The republicans of this county arr
getting desperate. They cannot ad
vance their interests, however, witt
sharp practice.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

NJ. II Estill, brother of j. S. Es-
till of this city, stopped off on his
way home to Missouri from the Strip
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

Call and see our premium books
You cannot help but get some of them
at the price we are offering them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

The S. of VS.. held dance at
Hoisington, last Thursday evening,
that was pretty largely attended by
the young folks of the vicinity
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

The DEMOCRAT, and Register of
this city, and Dispatch of Hoisington,
are now "all home print" papers
that is, they do not use the "patent"
insides as formerly. This enables us
to better arrange our local matter;
and the local news is what the read
ers of county paper want.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28
LOCAL COMMENT.

Y. II. Huff, of the Mo. Pacific,
has been taking in the Chicago show
for some days.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

Perhaps they'll get there just the
same, but still the people wender why
talk-so cheap till congress came-is
now as dear as thunder.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

E. A. Shire, of the Hoisington
schools, and Miss Alice Shepherd, of
near Claffin, were married at the
home of the bride last Sunday, The
24tn
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

John Wood is home, and glad o.
it. He SAYS Frank, and E. B. Kel-
lam each got claims, but he doubts
if they will file on them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

e. jenkins gets his mail at Arkan-
sas City. Don't know just how
valuable claim he got, but hope il
is a good one
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

If onr county correspondents have
not gone to the Strip. we would be
glad to hear from them-our readers
likewise
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

When you see one of the boys stand
ing up to eat you may know he made
the run" in the strip astride rongh-
and-ready broncho.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

George Kincaid and Jim Townsley
returned from the trip south last
Friday. Each received a good claim,
but are not very enthusiastic over the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

ATTENTIoNl-I have in my posses
sion the notes taken at L. G. Meek
iem's sale, which are due about the
first of October To save interest all
parties interested should call and take
up their notes before that date
q, f. MEcKLEM.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28
country.

On the wings of the morning, with
hopes rolling high, the boys hurried
into the Strip; but alas! ami alackl
they come struggling back with hopes
hanging down in the lip.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28
The Popula.ion of Great Bend

Is about 5000, and would say at least
one half are troubled with some affec
ton OF the throat and lungs, as those
complaints are, according TO statistics,
more numerous than others. Would
advise all our readers not TO negfeci
the opportunity to call on the druggist
and get bottle of Kemp's Balsam tor
the throat and lungs Trial size free.
Large bottles 50c < 81 Ali druggists
We keep farm leases, blank notes
receipts, contracts, cbattie mortgages,
and full line Of justice If the peace
blanks. at prices that cannot be dupli
Gated by eastern houses.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

An exchange says that somebody
says that there is said to be an editor
in heaven. How he got there is not
positively known, but it is copjectur-
ed that he passed himself off for 8
minister and stepped in unexpectedly.
When the dodge was discovered they
searched the realms of felicity in all
their length and breadth for lawyer
to draw up the necessary papers for
ejectment. But they couldn't find
one, and of course he held the fort.
FoR TRADE-A good chestnut mare,
9 years old, free driver and good rider,
to trade for a Safety Bicycle. Adde'S
G.. L FARMER,
Kinsley, Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

The democratic candidates for
county Office this TALL are all of them
meeting with much encouragement in
every locality. The republican boys
who have had one term will be asked
to step aside and let the other boys
try their hands at holding county
Offices a couple of years.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

Fred Walker. Jr., says he got two
good claims not far from the south
line of the Strip. but as be could not
use them in the blacksmith business
he abandoned them to the other
fellows.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28


VIM. Murphy, of Liberty township.
called last week to renewson his paper.
He says that plenty of rain is got to
be our portion during October. or the
next wheat crop will be no good.
Lou Kelley and ANDY Mosier, of
Hoisington, drove into the strip with
a mule team and distanced most com
petitors, securing each good piece
of land in the Egal Greek valley.
Fred Walker. Jr., says be got two
good claims not far from the south
line of the Strip. but as be could not
use them in the blacksmith business
he abandoned them to the other
fellows.
81. g. Benke, of Redwing, writes
q verv interesting letter on the Kan
SIS building at the Worlds Fair He
is not ashamed to ''Stand up for
Kansas" in (politiear season and out
of season
Bert Torrey stopped off a few days
last week, on his way home TO Aspen,
Col, from Chicago, and visited with
friends in this city. Bert is one of
Great Bends productions that all of
us are proud of.
Fred Gabbert left for Brown coun-
ty, Saturday. where he will make his
home in the future. He still has
some interests in Barton county, and
keeps posted on affairs here through
the DEMOCRAT.
Mrs. Chas Bacon, of Ellinwood,
who has been a sufferer from a bone
disease resultant of a severe fever.
underwent surgical operation Tues
day, the 19th,. She is reported as
improving nicely.
Senator John Armstrong viewed
the landscape Ger, in the Cherokee
Strip, and came home to say that he
would not trade his ten acre alfalfa
patch in Barton county for the best
auater section of the new land.
The Barton County Sunday School
Association meets in this city on
the 4th and 9Th of October, next
Wednesday and Thursday. An In
teresting program has been arranged,
and a cordial invitation Is extended
to all.
The democratic candidates for
county Office this TALL are all of them
meeting with much edcourageme in
every locality. The republican boys
who have had one term will be asked
to step aside and let the other boys
try their hands at holding county
offices couple of years.
The DEMOCRAT. and Register OF
this city, and Dispatch of Hoisington
are now call home print" papers
that is, they do not use the patent
insides as formerly. This enables us
to better arrange our local matter;
and the local news is what the read
ers of county paper want.
We have stock of our premium
books on hands, which can be seen by
calling at the Office. 1t would be 6
good plan to select your book now
Any of them would make handsome
Christmas OF birthday present, ane
would be valuable addition to any
library.
H. RAIDER, one of Eilinwoodl
substantial residents, favored US will
a call last Friday. He is hopeful O
an improvement in times through
out the country and believes tn
national democracy has the key to til
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

81. g. Benke, of Redwing, writes
verv interesting letter on the Kan
SIS building at the Worlds Fair. He
is not ashamed to 'Stand up for
Kansas" in (politieaD season and out
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

The Barton County Sunday School
Association meets in this city on
the 4th and 9Th of October, next
Wednesday and Thursday. An in
teresting program has been arranged.
and cordial invitation Is extended
m all
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

Senator John Armstrong viewed
the landscape Ger, in the Cherokee
Strip, and came home to say that he
would not trade his ten acre alfalfa
patch in Barton county for the best
auater section of the new land.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

Bert Torrey stopped off few days
last week, on his way home TO Aspen,
Col, from Chicago, and visited with
friends in this city. Bert is one of
Great Bends productions that all of
us are proud of.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

Mrs. Chas Bacon, of Eilinwood,
who has been a sufferer from bone
disease resultant of a severe fever.
underwent surgical operation Tues
day, the 19th,. She is reported as
improving nicely.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

Now We voters cheer them on,
As they run from town TO town,
For they're honest, able men who seek these claims
Bounce the ''sooners'' camped inside,
Vote for those who bravely ride,
And let ELI be our tickets winning name.
CHORUS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

DIR. Koch, who III ade the trip
In the late, Elusive ''Strip,"
Now for Coroner is running like all sin;
He will distance Connect bad,
For he's just the sort of lad
Who in this great race for Office sure will win.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-09-28

Fred Gabbert left for Brown coun-
ty, Saturday, where he will make his
home in the future. He still has
some interests in Barton county, and
keeps posted on affairs here through
the DEMOCRAT.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-11-08
No. 3O1.-A Ladder.

The first vertical or left side of the frame
of nine large circles represents a word
which signifies "a distinct part of dis
COURSE" ANY portion or section of writ
ing or chapter which relates to particu-
lar point" The right side of frame. IAN
instrument to prevent rapidity of descent
in "a hollow vessel filled with gas" The
upper round of four large and small circles,
Latin word meaning water" The sec
ond. 1.-The superficial contents of a thing"
IAN inclosed space or open surface" The
third, "a violent notion" a plant. The
fourth, "a substance resembling turf, used
for fuel"
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-11-08

A Florida physician is querying 10
know why marriage ceremonies should
not be performed by doctors Of medicine,
instead of having the authority lodged
in the hands of doctors OF divinity and
other ministers. He thinks il would be
a good thing for this country if the doc
tor was given the power and exercised
it properly. IF I had my way" he
says, mo two persons would he united
for life unless they had good, strong and
sound physical makeups Then would
never marry two blordes, would always
require blordv' to secure d brunette for
a partner. If this were done we should
become more beautiful as race, and
stronger and longer lived. "-Madison
Recorder.
In the case Of the City of Orlando VS.
Cooper and others, which was proceed
ing taken by the city conncil to condemn
land for the purpose of widening Lucerne
Avenue on the south side OF Lake Lu-
cerne, the defendents set up DIS a defense
against such taking of land that it was
not necessary for street purposes. To
this defense a demurrer was filed on the
part OF the city, to the effect, that such
defense was not a sufficient and valid one
because the city council alone had the
power to determine whether or not the
taking of land for such purpose was
necessary. Judge BroOme, ON hearing
the arguments on this point, sustained
the power of the city in this regard.-Or-
lanlo Reporter.
In his annual report for the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1898, the surveyor-gen-
eral Of Florida makes the following refer
ence to the mineral phosphate lands OF
that State: "The increasing attention
which is being paid to the mineral lands
OF this State, especially with reference to
phosphate lands, and the increasing
value of desirable lands in the southern
portion of the State for agricultural and
horticultural purposes, would seem to
Indicate the desirability in the near fu-
ture of completing the surveys OF the
State. The phosphate industry of the
State is increasing very rapidly and is
assuming large proportions, no less than
100 companies having filed articles OF
Incorporation with the Secretary OF
State"
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-11-08
No. 3OO.-ZigZag.

All the words described contain the same
number of letters. When rightly guessed
and placed one below another in the order
here given, the zigzag, beginning at the up
per left hand corner, will spell sobriquet
given to the third president of the United
States:
Crosswords /. Solitary. g. A sudden and
rapid invasion by a cavalry force. 3. A dry,
granulated starch imported from the East
Indies. 4. An intricacy. 5. To travel slow
ly, but steadily. 6. At a distance. Z. To
beat with heavy stick. 8. A uniting tie.
9. A long, pointed tooth. 10. Unyielding
courage. II. A two masted, square rugged
vessel. ~. Performs. 13. Impartial. ii.
Otherwise. Is. To thwart. 1e A game
played on horseback.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-11-08
No. 3O2.-Metagram.

am whim; again, and | am to have pos
sessed; again, and | am out of my mind;
again, and | am a cushion; again, and l am
sorrOwful.
g. am a winged animal; change my
head, and | am domestic animal; again.
and | am stout; again, and l am an article
of apparel; again, and | am a rug; again,
and l am to hit lightly; again, and l am to
have reclined; again, and am tub
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-11-08
Key to the PuZZler.

No. 2S9.-Charade: Hermitage
No. 290.-A Menu For Dinner: /. Mock
turtle 2. Salmon. 8. Greens. 4. Green
peas. 5. Lamb. 6. Mint sauce. z. Turkey.
8. Ham. 9. Potatoes 10. Cabbage. H.
Beets. 10. Corn. 49, Carrots. H. Toma-
toes. IS. Pickles. 16. Olives. II. Pie. IS.
Pears. 10. Peaches. 90. Cantelope. 81.
Tea 90. Coffee. 90 Lady fingers
No. .-Metagram: Dace, Face, Lace,
Mace, Pace, Race.
No 292.-A Trick For Clever Pencils:
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-11-08

too much" When he gets the hangman's.
What can man have in his pocket when
it is empty? A hole.
Why is an unsuitable thing like dumb
person? Because it won't answer.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-11-08
No. 207.-Crossword Enigma.

No. 207.-CrOsswOrd Enigma.
In nervous, not in bold;
In illness, not in cold;
In giant, not in boy;
In playthiEg, not in toy:
In tidy and in neat;
In cashier, not in seat;
In ninety, not in two:
In guitar, not in shoe;
In manly, not in fine;
In liquid, not in wine;
In cruel, not in kind;
My whole a bird you'll find.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-11-08
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S O l. G | T
S O L | c l 7 O II
D E G | D + d
S l # E S
II O ID

No. 294.-A Hollow Star: From to Q,
spindle; to 3, spiders; 2 to 3, enlists; to
5, paining; to 6, paddles; to 6, guesscs.
No. 295.-Central Deletions: Cle-a-ver,
Farce, Enc-h-ase. Dusty, Do-u-se.
No. 296-Decapitations: A-verse, A-vow
Atom, A-thwart, Avoid, Ball
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-11-08
No. 29S.-A Familiar Saying.
No. 290.-Charade.

A schoolboy sat beneath tree
To ONE his grammar through,
And as he studied we'll he THREE,
Then drank from out TWO,
But though he pondered much lie could
His ideas ne'er control,
And he admitted that he would
Not try that word to WHOLE
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-11-08
No. 3O3.-Hidden Authors.

He purchased for cash lemon color silk
cloak
laid the book of Johns on the table.
The painted arrow struck the target; the
others missed it. so l shall use that here
after.
The cobwebs terrified the children.
The minister needs the support of his
parishioners.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-11-08
COnundrums Answered.

What is that which is full of holes and
yet holds water? A sponge
When does rogue think he gets ga drop
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-10-28
DIED.
SMITH.-On the a5th instant. Thomas A


SMITH.-On the 25th instant. Thomas A
Smith. . led - years.
relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend his funeral, from his
la e residence. NO. 400 East Third street,
on Sunday nf ernoon at . o'clock. Scr
mingtop and Brtndywinc Cemetery.
Died after n long Illness.
Gone hut not forgotten.
BYE-Entered Into rest on 10th month
g7th instant, 1898, Benjamin 4. Bye,aged
12years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from his
late residence, No. 1Oi Jackson street. on
second day. 30th Instant, ut O'Clock. In
I - mcnt private.
THoMPsoN-On tho 2sth instant. Harry
7. Thompson. aged 81 years,
Funeral from his late residence, neal
Fdtrville. Pa. on Monday. the goth. inst.
at IL o'clock. lntermcnt i'll Mt. Salon
Cemetery. 9-..
SIMPSuN-At Rockford. Del. on Thurs
day. the Goth instant, Mary e., inian
daughter OF Henry " aud Emm,
Simpson. aged year and IL montha
Tue rela tivcs aud friends are respect
| fully requested tD attend tho funeral OF
| Sunday afternoon from the residence o
her parents. at Rockford. Services mt
o'c oek Interment at Mt. Salem Gene
terry.
X NTLEDGE-On Oct. Eth. 1903. James p
| Ruticdge, DR., infant son of James L
and Ammo RHtledge. aged II months.
! Farewell. dear cousin. is a solemn word.
which thrills through every heart;
hut, oh. II Is the will Of God
| That little ones should part.
We loved him: yes. no tongue can tell
| How much we loved him aud how well
| God loved him. too. aud He thought les
10 take dear Palmer home to rest.
|