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The Progress., 1893-12-30

iect, "but what | does say. IS Gase.
truth. bruddern" A low mpn,suy
of satisfaction interpOsed ~Rsu3-
ders, does yer bliebe in ghostes-~
continued Aunt Polly, lowering hsE
voice a trltie, case | done seed czse
as shores my names Polly Hotkiss..
rite down dar 10y Cypress Landing
"I'was last Sat'day when WIS
agwlne home from der meetin~ add
jest as gifts to der creek, heah CONES
somethin' al in white Oh. II Wa
turrIble. an Jest as l was jiNin' to r7azs
der sperit called ont in KILN yoioe--
Don't yer nigger, case if yer does De
debll II shore cotch yer crawIed
away, brudders, case | was too sSaar1
like to walk, and when | done lock-
back der ghost was kneeing on 5eT
groun a diggin', and he says, says ha
>" hen Yer done got religion, yer Gaze
come an dig heah, an yer find sornp-
thin, but rs long rs ye're skeert II
ghostes der Lord amt got YER /
was shiveril' all over, but gits urs
an says in '@pectfr} voice. good
day
Bead~ Of perspiration were collect
ed on the OH wouan's brow a. she.
hobbled back to her seat, and for u
moment her listener, did not speak.
but suddenly the minister arose and
moppiug his brow win larg,, s,ia.
handkerchief sad:
Aunt Polly, der Lords put der BE-
on yer old gray head, an yer dom
seed a visitant of de tother world, ar
Pse & lad to say dat Use converted oEsss-
pore sinner
l thanked Aunt Polly for pleas.
ant day as we walked past Cypress.
Landing together, but 1 noticed she
glanced fearfully around and dreG
nearer me as it for protection.
When | reached home | found ihf
family assembled at the dinner table
L told my mornings experience ana
related the old negro woman's stoTy.
As finished my cousin, a mischieY
Gus boy of some II years, burst into
laughter as he exclaimed: so the
scheme worked" and then went ogs
to explain how old Polly cooked fox
Dan Ruther's mother, and the two
little boys noticing the negres,' Ieli-
gion had determined to play trick
on her.
SO Dan had decorated himself in ID
large white sheet and lay in wait nsas-
Cypress Landing, while he (mY cons.
in) stood behind a large treeto' wsteAs
the issue OF the joke.
''And truly she was fiighteEed.i
continued the naughty boy. She
crawled way off and peeped back as
any thief would do! Ha! har'
you shouldn't have caused the old
creature to expect present. said
reproacbfnuy; hnt at the sane tina
admirlng the joke.
A few days later l walked down to-
Cypress Landing, and as 1 approach
ed the place 1 noticed dark figure
kneeling on the ground, digging inlop
the earth.
Use got 'ligion an Use agwine ten
git the ghOstes' present, heard the
voice of Aunt Polly say.
/ sat down on rock and she con-
timed with her work.
Suddenly she looked up with taes
that seemed to burst with Joy. "Lookr
Look! Use got it, Oh, Pse got itrf
/ looked and sure enough tbers.
clasped into her little black hand ,szss
crisp SO bill. Perhaps / could tsss'
who put it there. Epr
SlI Sprague street.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21
Resolutions.

WHEREAS, 1t has pleased our Heav-
emily Father in His infinite goodness and
wisdom to remove from our midst our
dear friend and brother, Thomas Coss,
therefore be it
Resolved-That we, as officers and
members of the Cedar Run Epworth
League, offer this tribute in memory
of the warm place which he held in
each of our hearts and in commenda-
ton of the assistance he has rendered
the league in the past. And be il
further
Resolved-That we take this means
of expressing our regret at our less and
tender our sincere sympathy to ehe be
reaved parents and friends in thi ! their
sad affection, and furthermore Mat a
copy of these resolutions be sent to the
parents and also to each of the county
papers for publication.
Rosa COMPTON,
Com. ALICE BUTTON,
JOHNNIE COMPTON,.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21
FOR oHARITYs SAKE.

That there is suffering among the
Door of this city there is no doubt; and
such suffering will increase as winter
advances. A movement is on foot to
create q fund for the relief of the needy
and already very handsome amount
in cash has been pledged by private
citizens, and the A. D. U. w. lodge,
at its meeting Tuesday night appropri-
ated S25 to the fund-making over $40
already pledged in cash, besides flour,
coal, shoes, clothing, groceries, etc.
Those of musicsl talent In the city
are arranging to give Charity
Concert" on Wednesday evening the
9th, the proceeds to be devoted to this
laudable purpose. ALI the printing,
the opera house, and services of all
persons are donated. Tickets for
the concert, 25 cents each, are on sale
by several business firms, and everyone
who can spare quarter or more should
purchase tickets and thus help to swell
the fund.
4 meeting of citizens is called by the
mayor to be held at w. M. Gunnell's
Office, this evening, when relief COM
mittee will be appointed to distribute
the money and other donations. Let
every humanity loving citizen do his or
her share in this good work. Let it be
a unanimous, spontaneous movement
for sweet charity's sake.
Cast-off clothing should be collected
and distributed. and the relief COM
mittee should take careful pains to see
that only the DESERVING poor be re-
lieved.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21
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 MIR. Beatty left
home penniless pillow boy. and by his
indomitable will he 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 well
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 100000 more
of his make; that means business of
$40, 900 900. if we average them at
$780, 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, for
catalogue.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21
Notice by Publication.

First published December II, 1881
THE STATE OF KANSAS, To Nichols. Shepard
& Co., The ST. John & Marsh Co, Morton B.
Hull. Assignee of The ST John & Marsh Co.. Tue
Minneapolis Harvester Co, and c. Aaltman &
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 Debenture Company is plaintiff,
and Joan Armstrong, Susan Armstrong. D C
Luse, Nichols, Shepard s Co The ST John q
Marsh Co., Morton b Hull, Assignee of The ST.
john S Marsh Co.. The MINNEAPOLIS Harvester Co
and c. Aultman & Co are defendants, and that you
must answer the petition filed by plaintiff in said
cause on before the 25th day OF January, 1894.
said petition will be taken true and alignment
rendered accordingly in said action against You for
the foreclosure Of certain mortgages executed by
said John and Susan Armstrong. upon thefOileving
described real property situated in the County of
Barton and State Of kansas, tO-wit: The north
east quarter Of section No five %, township nine
40. south OF range twelve (2), west of 9th p.
M AID for the sale OF said premises pay the debt
secured by said mortgage. amounting 10 Si6GO-5S,
and IL per cent interest from February 5, 1885, and
forever barring and fOTeclosing you from ali
title, interest and claim in said premises or
any part thereof
WILLIAM OSMOND, Attorney for Plaintiff.
[sEALl Attest: R. A CHARLES, Clerk $50
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21
Irrigation Information.

EDITOR DEMoeRAT:
l have just received from Senator
PETER a copy of the report of the specl-
al committee of the u. S. senate upon
the irrigation and reclamation of arid
lands, In four volumes. It's a very
large and interesting report upon the
subject of irrigation, and contains
among its pages a reference to the
Cheyenne bottom, of Barton county.
Director Powell, of the U. S. Geologi.
cal Survey, speaks of this bottom as
lone of the finest storage basins that
has ever been discovered on the plains"
On pages 1877 and 1913 of the fourth vol.
ume you will find what he says of this
storage basin. which he says can be
created there and used for irrigation
purposes. L. BALDWIN.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21
Mrs. Gouldner, formerly the wife o,

Mrs. Gouldner, formerly the wife OF
a man named Krupp, who was killed
by his team running over an embank.
ment or culvert on the line between
Independent and Logan townships,
about a year ago, has sued those two
townships for $4,000 damage. 1t
looks like that was pretty high fig
ure, considering all the circumstances
in the case; and we believe if one
cypher was knocked off the amount
would be paid by the townships With
6ut further to6t.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21
0lnitz observations.

Mrs. John Schan was taken quite i'll
last week.
John Gruber, of Great Bend, was up
to see Olmitz Sunday.
Peter Brack is having an addition
made to one of his cottages.
Mike Hickey shipped four car loads
of cattle from this place Saturday.
Mr.. Hossack, of Great Bend, shipped
two car loads of cattle from this place
Friday.
Lou Mantz, of north of Olmitz, will
leave in few days for Russell county.
for the winter.
Mr.. Karl Kreisel shipped two car
loads of wheat the other day and will
ship three more Tuesday.
Frank Schenk's son-about years
of age-who had his arm broken some
time ago, is improving nicely.
Mr.. H. A. Hahn returned from ST.
Louis Saturday, and will go back east
this week to take up the duties of his
new position which he has accepted in
Illinois.
Persons who go east on the morning
train may have an hour more to enjoy
their sweet slumbers, as the train is an
hour later than usual, being due now
at Jos a m.
Mr.. Edward Baier has put in neat
billiard table in his building; and the
boys who are fond of striking with a
cue may enjoy themselves to their
hearts content.
Supt. Mckinney was in town Friday,
and paid the village school visit. He
gave the pupils pointed little talk,
suggestive and commendable, which
was duly appreciated in every respect.
The Olmitz mills suspended opera
tons Thursday, probably on account
of the grip" No, that isn't it; they
had to give the engine better grip
on the steam. It's strange what the
grip will not attact.
A very profitable and interesting en-
tertainment was given at Dist. IS. on
Thursday evening, by the pupils and
others. The play given by the young
people of Dist. z8 was well rendered
and highly appreciated.
The grip, or whatever epidemic il
may be that is going the rounds OF
other communities and is receiving SO
much comment in the papers, seems to
keep itself distant from our neighbor-
hood; or else our people are not SC
willing to have the world know they
have trifling pain or tender ache.
The fact that it stays away is indeed a
pleasing one, however.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

In conversation to day with one of
our Knights of Pythias who attended
the Great Bend meeting, he said:
The visiting Knights were never
more royalty entertained upon any &C.
casion than they were during their
stay in Great Bend. The members of
the home lodge did all in their power
to make our stay pleasant and they
surely succeeded admirably, although
there were about fifty Knights from
Larned, besides those from this city
and elsewhere 1t was one of the best
meetings We ever attended, and we
will watch for an opportunity to re-
ciprccate with the Great Bend
Knights Hutchinson News
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21
HO For California!

The Mo. Pacific Ry, in connection
WITH the D. & r. G. (the scenic route
of the world and Southern Pacific
Rvs, will run through sleepers to
San Francisco, Los angeles. etc. g,
and will sell first class round trip tick
cts with liberal stop over privileges
for $50 so. 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, 1893-12-21
PaWuaa Rock,

Prom ct. B. B."
The Epworth League of the M. E.
church is flourishing.
The K. P. lodge viii give free
chicken-pie supper Saturday night.
Jessie Vosburg, who is teaching in
district 90, will spend the holidays with
her parentA'
Eli Bowman, Esq, received a letter
from Illinois, telling of his fathers Sc
rious illness.
Rev. G. w. Baker is holding REVIVAL
meetings at Pioneer. There has been
a large number of converts.
The school board has seen fit to rod
the school house. The teachers have
had no occasion to ''rod" the pupils.
The farmers know where to take their
grain. Ouryoung and handsome grain
buyer took in 500 bushels Tuesday.
We have great fear for the rose or
Captain Jacks nose if he should speak
further concerning "that strange Ian
term"
VIII Cronin has just received hand
some portrait of his uncle, the late DR.
Cronin, of Chicago, who was murdered
for revealing conspiracy.
Mrs. Flanagan, mother of Mrs. F
T. Belt, has been confined to her bee
for the past two weeks with the IL
grippe, but is slowly improving.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

The movement for the organization
of a relief committee is good one.
If every person in the city who can
afford it Will contribute a small sum
there will be no trouble In raising
several hundred dollars for the relief
Of the hungry aud poorly clothed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21
Around the World
With the
Great VOVa0orS.

This is history of the discovery of all lands
and picturesque view of the savage races OF tn
world. A book marking the highway Of human
progress from savagery TO the highest civilization
filled with thrilling and heroic episodes 500 extra
large pages and the illustrations comprise the
Grand Louvre Gallery Of 800 of the worlds most
beautiful pictures, and coiored plates
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

E. N. Ford, accompanied by Mrs.
Ford and daughter. were callers on
the editor Saturday, They secured
one of our handsome premium bucks
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

The friends and neighbors of VIM.
Essmiller, in Buffalo township, gath
cred at his house Saturday night las,
and enjoyed a good Old fashioned time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

John Konorch was a caller, from
Comanche township, Tuesday. He
has been keeping in fashion with the
rest of humanity, by having the grrr
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

1t the city school board is not
mighty careful some of our handsome
school teachers will be carried OFF dur
ing the holidays. Fair warning, gen
ttamou
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

A man by the name of Jessup, an
ex-convict who was sent to the peni-
Tertiary from Kinsley for barn burn
ing, gave q lecture on ''Prison Reform"
at Pawnee Rock last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21
Rev. 81. Kupfernagel, Of ElIin wood ,
was In the city Saturday.

N. e. Norris. one of Clafiin's largest
merchants, was doing business in the
court house last Saturday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21
Publication Notice.

First published December "A. 1881
THE STATE OF KANSAS, To The Interior Land
& immigration Company
The Interior Land & Immigration Company
will take notice that has been sued in the District
Court of Barton County, Kansas, in an action
wherein the HOisington SIase Bank is plaintiff and
A j HoisiDgtcn, and said The Interior Land &
Immigration Company defendants, and that il
must answer the petition OF said plaintiff filed in
said cause or before the 25Ih day of January,
1894, said petition will be taken as true, and
judgment will be rendered in said action for the
foreclosure OF q mortgage executed by the defend
ant, A J. Hoisngton and Mary HOsingtOn his wife,
the following described real estate situated in
the County OF Barton, State of Kansas tO-wit: The
south east quarter Of Section Thirty-two b },
Town hip No Nineteen (l91, south, of Range No.
Fourteen (4 west OF 9th P NJ, and for the sale of
said premises 10 pay the debI secured by said
mortgage, amounting to the of 5000 and six
per cent. interest from April l. 1891, and by such
sale forever barring and foreelosing said defendants
from any and all right title interest and claim, in
or TO said premises or any part thereof.
WILLIAM OSM0ND, Attorney for Plaintiff.
[sEALl Attest: r. A CHARLES, Clerk. $50
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

The M. E. Sunday School is arrang
ing to have Christmas exercises at the
church Saturday evening of this week.
All members CT the school should
attend, because Soils thing nice is be-
ing prepared for them
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

Several of John Roberts children
have the scarlet fever, we understand.
John has hard time of it, indeed,
and we hope the sick ones will soon
recover
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21
The WORLDS
Wonders.

A compilation OF the most wonderful things in
the world treating of the latest discoveries IN
Africa, the North lands, etc Handsomely Illus
trated with 30 beautiful engraving Over 200
pages
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

Hank Smith was in from edwing
Wednesday. He says he is going to
be mighty careful hereafter how he
mixes his drinks in Great Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

Fred Dawson came down from
Dodge City Saturday to see his grand.
father and to visit with his parents
Fred is stenographer for a prominet
law firm there.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

And now the fondly loving wife,
is thinking, day by day, of Christmas
gifts for hubby dear, for which he'll
have to pay
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

The creditors of w 81. q. Keeney,
groceryman, took possession of his
stock of goods Monday morning,
under chattel mortgage. We are
told that the liabilities are about
80, 800 and assetts about $500
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21
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 strug-
giles, triumphs and disappointments, work as
author and Journalist, great speeches great
sions, genius as and leader and his prGmin-
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
Selden Connor, ex-governor Of Maine and lifelong
close, personal friend of Mr.. Blaine, assisted by
other great men of the day. who were closely
ciated with Mr.. Blaine in important state and nat
ional questions Besides it contains beautiful pic
lures and much material of a nature that no pub
Usher could gain access TO.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

George Peck was in the city, from
Albion township, Monday. When
asked what people were doing up his
way George said: "We're smoking
and drying herring and waiting for q
rain or SNOW"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

Fewer wild geese have been seen
going south this year than ever before
in the history of this country. Proba-
bly, scared out by the proposed tariff
reduction
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

The GabberL- Reeder contest case is
settled by Mr.. Gabbert paying what
costs that had been made (only small
amount) and Mr. Rseder withdrawing
from any claim to the Office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

NOTICE. Il desire all persons o wing
me to call and make settlement either
by cash or note by January LIST, 1894
Parties interested will please not neg
lect this. S. j. SHAW.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21
The Beautiful Story.

companion Book the Holy Bible containing Gold
Religious compiled narrative history
leading Sacred Book arranged
Chronoogicay for the Child Student Minister splendid
Superb EngaviDgs by Bida
Nearly clear print and heavy
Elegantly bound in cloth, W illuminated
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

Elmer Frost, of Great Bend town
ship, hands in a solution of the
"Stamp" problem offered last week, as
follows: "For her dollar, the lady
wanted ones, 10 twos and 25 threes :
Correct.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

Midwinter butchering is the order of
the day with those of our farmers who
are SO fortunate as to have fat hogs to
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

Jake Miller had little misunder-
standing with horse, last Saturday,
and after rolling and tumbling with
the animal for several falls, came out
victorious, but somewhat bruised up.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

Billiards. Snow Imminent Will Cure
Neuralgia. 1t will also cure lame
back, sore throat, wounds, sprains and
bruises, cuts. old sores. Ladies'. it will
cure your back ache. Sold by NJ K
Hooper 81 Co. .
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

Walt Cornell made his escape from
the strip, and was seen on his old
stamp ping grounds the first of this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

MARKEDLY Probate Judge Brew
er, Tuesday, the 18th, F. j. Korn-
mier, of Russell county, to Miss Lau ra
E. Tahler, of Great Bend township.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

A new baby girl to Mr.. aud Mrs.
Whitchurch, Of Hpisington, last
Thursday morning, made cigars plen-
tiful about the Mo. 2. depot there.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

Karl Kreizel, the Olmitz store
keeper and miller, was among the
out ot-town people doing business in
Great Bend last Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

Mrs. Elva BROKER and children
came up from Pueblo Monday. to
spend Christmas with relatives.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

Sir Knight 81. K. Russell, of Lar
ned, writes to the DEMOCRAT: "Our
boys returned with great deal better
feeling for the Great Bend boys than
they ever had before"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

Mrs. A L. Miller has been quite
sick for some days.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

Mrs. r. I. Ewalt was called to
Missouri on receipt of a telegram
Monday morning, to attend the sick
bed of her father, who is not expected
to live.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

Cow wANTED-I want to buy a
good, fresh mich cow. Call on l. G.
Schpacke at Congregational parsonage.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

Hoisington's business men are
arranging for grand ball on the night
of the 28th-next Thursday night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

The district court held one-day
session, Tuesday, Good bye, Judge
Bailey, good bye.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-21

Mrs. Z. T. Smith is here, called
from Kansas City by the serious sick
ness of her father. Mr.. A. L. Whit
comb.