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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
LOCAL COMMENT.
The Workmen's Banquet.


Tuesday evening, the 18th, the A. o.
U. w. lodge of Great Bend gave BAN
quet TO about150 invited guests, at Odd
Fellows hall The evening was very
pleasantly spent, with music, speaking
and feasting. DIR. Hall of this city
made very pleasant address, and was
followed by Mr.. l.. F. Cain, of Hutch
inson, who spoke ertertainiDgly of the
many good things done by the work.
men, and the reasons why all men
should join the order and by securing
the $4,000 insurance make safe pro-
vision for the future. Mr.. Townsley
also made few appropriate remarks,
speaking in very high terms of the
order, its membership and objects
The feast for the inner man, which
was provided by Brother II. H. Field.
kamp, was not only substantial but
elegant, and the gathering was one of
the most enjoyable ever attended by
those present. We doubt if there was
one guest present who was not thor
Oughly convinced of the benefits of the
order, and we believe that the immedi-
ate future will see many of them tax
ing the proper steps toward joining the
ranks of the faithful and earnest home
protectors known as the Ancient Order
of United Workmen.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
For Sale or Trade.

One of the best Percheron stations
in this country, age 6 years in August,
1892, weight 1900.
Will sell cheap if taken soon. Will
take good team of horses or mules ON
trade. Object in selling, am going
away. This stallion has an established
reputation as one of the best breeders
in this country. To see him is to like
him. Can be seen on the Poole &
Brinkman Ranch, 6 miles north and 2
west of Ellinwood. SID GRAIN.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
Obituary..

DIED-At her home in Great Bend,
Kansas, on the 18th day of January,
1898, LUCINDA E. wife of VIM. n.
Brown. Mrs. Brown was the mother
of Mrs. M. B. Fits of this city, and OF
Mrs. A. B. Worden of Albert. Her
son Charles of Salida, Colorado. was
present at the time Of her death and
of her funeral. which took place on
the 18th. Mrs. Brown was horn at
Beamtree, VT, on the 18th day of
April, 1882.
She came to Kansas in 1874, since
which time her life history has been a
part of the struggles and trials and
triumphs of the then frontier settle
ment.
Ever kind and cheerful, her warm
heart and ready sympathy for those in
distress or suffering secured to her a
troop of friends, and more than one
tear fell on the coffin of mother Brow
from eyes of those to whom her acts
of benevolence will long be remem-
bered.
Earnest and true in each purpose and labor
Kindly, yet just. in the work of her life,
Thinking little of self caring much for her neghbo
Devoted to duty rs mother and wife,
Green by her grave may her loved flowers blending
Their beauty and fragrance mark her last place
of rest,
Clear be her heavens which over her bending,
Show the land of her refuge, the home of tbs
blest.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
Obituary-Ohas. F. Ball.

DIED-In Chico, Cal. Dec. &c, 1892.
CHARLES FREMONT BELL.
Charley (as we called him) had been
resident of Great Bend for three
years, having come here for the pur-
pose of attending college. BY his
christian life he won the confidence of
all the students, and enaeared himself
to every member of the Christian
churh, of which he was a member,
having taken very active part in all
the church work He served the
church, with great credit to himself,
as superintendent of the Sunday
school, and won the affections of all
the children. None, except it be his
aged mother, will feel his loss more
than the writer. Charley was true
friend. / can only say God bless his
memory. His works will follow him.
know his spirit is now basking in the
sunlight of heaven, and that he Is with
Jesus whom he loved TO serve. He
leaves behind an aged and Cody
mother. who taught him in his younger
days to love Jesus Also true chris
tian sister, wife of Rev. J. F. Tout, of
the Christian church.
o how sweet will be the memory of
Charley. Having a great desire to be
benefit to his fellow men, notwith-
standing his declining health, he ac-
cepted the pricipalship of the Hoising-
ton school. which began in september;
having taught but two months he was
compelled to take a vacation, hoping
to be able 20 resume work after short
rest. Growing weaker he concluded
it might be benefit to him. to spend
the winter in warmer climate. His
mother and sister being in California
he concluded to spend the winter with
them. just one month from the day
he landed in Chico. the home of his
mOther, ne was summoned to heaven.
Brother thou vast mild and lovely,
Gentle as the summer breeze,
Peaceful as the air of evening,
AS it floats among the trees
Peaceful be thy silent slumbers,
Peaceful, in the grave 80 low,
Thou no more wilt join our numbers,
Thou no more songs shall know
But we hope again to meet you,
Where no farewell tear Is shed,
Where our hearts will near be broken,
With the news that Charlay's dead
Charles F. Bell was born Sept. %,
1861, died Dec. 26, 1892, aged 81
years, 2 months, and q days. He
bore his ills patiently, and apparently
suffered but little until about Is hours
befor his death. Farewell, dear boy.
"God be with you till we meet again. :"
w. j. DOWNING, Pastor of
Christian church. Great Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
Redwing Red Tape.

From "Nun-ure -bizniz."
Miss Bertha Benke is down with a
cold.
Pumpkin pies are not yet out of
season.
John Seus is considerably under the
weather.
A. Goetzel is harvesting his immense
crop of corn.
H. Uden made trip to Hoisington
las Saturday.
Miss Alice Amerine is making her
home at Great Bend.
Everyone is hauling stone for the new
church at ST. Mary's.
c. B. Harrison made trip to Great
Bend last Saturday.
Vernon Smith has a.. tame white rat
which catches mice.
Frank Norton took in Clahin and
Redwing last Tuesday.
A. B. Clifford is having misunder.
standing with his pump.
A. Honisch bought valuable horse
from H. Butt, last week.
H. c. Benke will have a grain office
at Redwing in the near future.
John Hime helped shingle some on
the postofice building last Friday.
H. ]. Clifford made trip to Hois-
ington on Monday, .'doing chores
]. w. Amerine is hauling his corn
away from here to his new place north
of Great Bend.
Mrs. H. E. Smith and the smaIIe,
children are sojourning at Great Bend
visiting friends.
Diptheria is loose in the country.
The Clafiin schools have adjourned foI
the same cause.
MISS Sadie Adkins is again welding
the birch here. She reports pleasant
time during vacation.
Miss May Seus left Monday fol
Claflin where she is taking lessons in
dressmaking from Miss Matte Fred.
erick.
Mr.. John Deutsch, of Dubuque, will
soon move into the old H. E. Smith
| residence. He has been secured to run
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
Official Notice.

To all Administrators and Guardi-
ans who have failed to file your annual
reports, at least once each year, since
your appointment, you and each Of
you are hereby notified to file your
annual reports in this court without
further notice, or a citation will be
placed in the hands of the sheriff, tc
be served upon you, together with
the costs for the same.
1927 7. ii. BREWER,
Probate .1udpe
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
This is Pretty Good.

Mr.. John c. Goodwin, carpenter OF
Danvllle, Ill. writes: About two weeks
ago heavy saw log fell upon my foot,
badly crushing it, so that was unable
10 walk at ALL I sent for bottle of Bal
lard's Snow Liniment and kept my foot
well saturated with it. It is now two
weeks since this happened, my foot il
nearly wei, and am at work. Had /
not used Snow Liniment I should have
been laid up at least two months For
healing wounds. sprains. sores, and
bruises it has ne equal. No inflamma-
ton can exist where Snow Liniment is
used. You can use this letter. Beware
Of all white liniments substituted for
Snow Liniment. There is no other lin
iment like Billiards. Snow Liniment.
For sale by Allen & Wilson. 3
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
Purely Personal.

Fred and Bert Steckel were up from
Ellinweod Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. c.. Shafer were
over from Claflin Sunday.
Mr.. G. F. Meeklem called on the
DEMOCRAT socially, Monday.
CAPTAIN S: S. Shields. of MahervilIe
was in the city Thursday last.
John Mauler, of Olmitz, was in the
city Wednesday on business.
Martin Ummen was in town Mon
day, and made US business call.
Sid Crane and family were in to The
Workmen banquet, Tuesday night.
Al. Mays sends the DEMOCRAT tc
his father, HIM. Mays, of Stanleyt ton,
Va. -.
Mercer Chafee, who has been down
in Missouri for some months, is home
again.
Mrs. Kitty Snyder, one of the city
teachers, was taken quite sick the FIRST
of the week.
w. 81. Brown will start on a trip
east the last of this week to be gone
some weeks.
Miss Louie Frost, bookkeeper with
G. N. &c r. Moses, has been puite
i'll this week.
Charlie Zutavern is in Clafin this
week, assisting in the Clafin hard
ware Co. store.
2 j. A. Sterett. the south Main street
timer, has been laid up for several
days with sickness.
Horace G.. Cole, a brotAer.of Elrick
G. Cole of this city, came out from
Wisconsin .isst,week on a visit. =
G. II. Brown, who was here in at
tendance at bis mothers funeral, has
returned to his home in Salida, Col.
Miss Maggie Kewen returned Sun
day from visit of some weeks to the
family of Bernard Markey, at Wichita.
Will Chapman and G. L. Archer.
of the west side, were in to attend
the A. o. U. w. banquet last Tues
day night. 5i~
Dunn Wilkinson, of the Advocate,
attended the democratic editorial
association at Topeka last Saturday,
and is a full member thereof
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19

Doctor Lawless, the optician OF
Hutchinson, is at the Grand Central
hotel as per advertisement of last week.
He is up to his eyes in business, az is
usual, and having no time to write an
add, wishes us to announce that if you
wish good pair of spectacles at great.
ly reduced prices, and scientifically
fitted to your eyes, before be departs
to Chicago, you had better come in
quick. Owing to the rush of business
he will be compelled to remain over
another week. Go and see the doctor
by all means. Eyes examined, and
consultation free.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19

The county commissioners and every
officer in the court house-regardless
of poli:ics-signed set of very just
and appropriate resolutions commend
atory of the retiring county officers,
Messrs. Krause, Bunting and
McTaggart. Yet the mutton-headed
egotist. Caraway. of the Register,
heads the resolutions ''Dense Taffy, :"
and purposely comforts them out of all
semblance to the original copy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19

q. N. johnson got a letter the other
day from his sister, in one of the east
ern states, in which she said the mer-
curry had been down to 10 to IL below
zero, and that the ground was frozen
three feet deep. And all this while
the industrious Barton county farme,
has been breaking prairie and getting
ready for spring work! Who would
not live in Barton county-the Italy
of America?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
THE DOWNFALL OF .sRoME..
The Fire Fiend Sweeps Away one Of the
Most Conspicuous Landmarks of the
Early History of Great Bend.

Wednesday morning, little before
seven o'clock, the clamorous ring of the
fire bell brought the citizens of Great
Bend out of their warm homes to
witness the burning Of the old "Rome.
building on Main street. just south of
and adjoining the Racket" store
The fire had got good start, and
when the fire boys reached the scene
with the first hose cart the entire back
end of the building was in flames. In
a very few minutes there were three
streams playing on the fire, which,
however, burned very furiously in the
old. age-dried frame structure; and IN
three quarters of an hour there was
only pile of smoking, steaming
ruins where once stood one of the first
buildings erected in Great Bend.
The FIRE started in the rear of the
building, in a one-story shed used.
principally as a store room. The
building was occupied by Flint's vari-
ETY. store, the stock being miscella-
neous assortment Of dry goods, cloth
ing, hardware, notions etc, the stock
was totally ruined. Mr.. Flint carried
$4,000 of insurance, but thinks that
amount will hardly co7er half the loss.
It is not known how the fire origi-
mated, as it had got good strong
Roadway when first discovered. The
fremen, thirteen out of the sixteen,
were on the ground inside of FIVE
minutes after the alarm was sounded,
and considering the bitter cold morn
ing, the extremely intiamable charac.
ter of the building and its surrounds
ings. it is generally conceded that
they did nobly in subduing the confa.
grafton and preventing it from spread
ing. Water froze wherever it struck
and it was very difficult to maintain
ones foot hold.
The building on the north is two
story brick, but on the south and adj
joining the "Rome" building, is 3
frame, the first room occupied by
Frank DelPs barber shop and the next
by Hiss & Co.'S. harness shop. neither
Ut which are injured in the least.
Mr.. Flint, who IS subject to heart
disease, ran to the fire, but was over
come and had to be taken home. where
he is confined to his bed.
Old "Rome" will howl no more; her
walls so thickly marked with the bull
lets of the COW boy days, are smoul-
dering in the bIackness of eternal dis
solution. Peace be to her ashes.
Several of the citizens lent, efficient
aid to the fremen, while there were
few others interfered somewhat by
giving orders, pulling the hose about,
etc. The firemen with the experience
they have had. are abundantly able to
handle fire, and can do so much
better if let alone.
The building was owned by John
Conkey and George Mearill, we
understand, and carried no insurance.
IF any lives of the fremen were in
danger, the boys say Cal. Crilly was
the means of saving them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19

IF JERRY SIMPSON has no business
to be away from congress and in at
tendance at the Topeka show, as every
republican paper in the state is crying,
why then, what's the matter with
Perkins? Is it all right for Senator
Perkins, the republican, to stick his
nose in the Topeka muddle, and all
wrong for Congressman Simpson, the
peoples party man to do it? And if so,
why soy Take the mountain out OF
your own eye before you kick about
the mole hill in the eyes of others.
The fact is, neither one should be pres
ent on the floors of the house or senate
of Kansas, but should be in Washing
ton; and if there had been no interfer-
ance by outsiders on both sides, the
Kansas house would never have gotten
into the middle. Mrs. Lease is Great
ing more disturbance than Jerry Simp-
son and Mr.. Perkins both.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19

Messrs. Hollowell & Londrigan,
who bought the B. l.. Wilson photo
car, are having it fitted up throughout
and will start on the road with it in a
week or so. They are both young
men of good presence and ability, and
will make it win.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19

IF THE populists and republicans who
have, within the past week, created 30
much unsavory advertising for Kansas
desire to perpetuate the states good
name, they will go to business and quit
that boys play.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19

The opening chapters of our new
sereal story, "A Fair Blockade Rum
ner," will be found in this issue of the
DEMOCRAT. 1t is a good. one, and
will run about fifteen weeks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
To The Puhlie.

I have now complete stock of
furniture of all kinds, also the Davis
and the White sewing machines, and
am prepared to suit you on prices
and goods. No trouble to show goods.
Call and examine my stock and you
will be convinced that it is to your
interest to deal with me.
D. @. GLIssMAN.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19

Wilson's gallery is still in the lead
for fine Photoes. Mr.. L. A. Green,
who has taken charge of the gallery,
is first class workman in every re-
spect. Give him trial Prices to
remain the same for a short time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
Six Per Cent Money

am now prepared to make a few
farm loans at six per cent. Security
must be first class. Room 6, Allen
Hubbard Block. D. B. PALMER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19

wv. w. Hickman, one of the few
democrats of Stafford county, al
Seward, was a caller Monday. He
was up in Nebraska during the holt
days, and says the chances are good
for that state sending a democrat to
the =. S. senate.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
G. N. & E. r. MOSES.

The entertainments given by the
London Electric Belt Co. consist OF
comic specialties, songs, dances, and
amusing farces, and are well worth
the ten cents admission fee. The
company will be at the Grand all this
week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19

The house and senate of Kansas will
vote for .. S. Senator next Tuesday
1t is question whether the man
selected by either faction will be given
his seat in Washington.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19

Mr.. W. B. Grimes will entertain
the Episcopal social, at the Morrison
hotel, Wednesday evening OF next
week. A general invitation is ex-
tended to all.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19

Do not forget that G. N. & E. r.
Moses keep the largest stock of holi-
day goods in their line. Their stock
of Watches, Clocks, Jewe]ry and
Silver ware is complete.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19

Get New Home Sewing Machine
for your wife's Christmas present, at
@. N. u E. r. Moses.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19

To be "next" at Shockey Bros
Barber shop is to be sure of getting a
clean shave, shampoo, hair cut or bath,
in all the latest styles of tonsorial art.
FIRST barber shop west of Allen. s
CORNER
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19

Cash paid for Poultry and Game.
A. r. Moss, Star Grocery.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19

just received, nice invoice OF
Diamond Pins, Rings and Ear Rings,
% Fer cent. cheaper than ever. Come
and see US.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19

Many preachers spoil the bread Of life
With butter Of their OVID make.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
Children, Look Herel

Tell your parents TO go to Simpson
& Go. for school books and all kinds
Of school supplies.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19

We can get you the Kansas City
weekly Star for % cents q year. In
connection With the DE*ocRAT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19

Money to loan on good Real Estate
Security A. r. Moss.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19

Good house and lot for sale OF
trade. A. L. MILLER, Great Bend.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-08

asho survived her husband, Alexander
Ferguson. and became The lady houuuful
Uf Nithsdalr is "a noble mansion upon
The Ferguson estates. now owned boy
Capt H. Guitar Ferguson, ErcatErcat-
grandson OF Annie Laurie As Mrs Fer
Cussou. she had entire supervision OF the
construction of the present Craigdarroch
House as well as the extensive Geor-
Eiau pleasure grounds iu the rear
of the mansion. Craigdurroch House
and its envir0ns possess countless relics
of the flesh and blood Annie Laurie
of yore; but the romance YOU have built
about the entire character uf the heroine
of Douglas immortal verse fades away as
YOU como 90 the spot where she lived and
died. Had She been genuine myth in-
stead of "a genuine parsonage, the loving
fancy which invests the heroiues Of poets
with tender attributes could never cease
its witching cOniuriugs. As 10 is, if you
come here, YOU must be prepared 10 find
that Annie Laurie became "A garrulOus
ueighborhOOd matchmaker and was adj
dicted TO taking snuff She lies buried in
the old Craigdarroch graveyard. And
peace TO her shade! say l. For without
her winsOme form and lovely face of
youth, the world had missed perhaps the
sweetest of its tender songs.
EDGAR l.. WAKEMAN.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-08

ing in patriotism. That they spend con-
siderable time abroad is no doubt fact,
but, according to Mrs. Elliott, the most
patriotic of Englishmen, Frenchmen and
Germans pass much of their leisure
beyond the boundaries of their respective
countries. 1t is noticeable fact, too,
that our national holidays Thanksgiv-
ing, Washington's birthday and the
Fourth of July-are by no class more
patrlOtlcally COMMUNICATED than bv
those Americans who soiourn in foreign
lands. Even William Waldorf Astor. the
Vikings, the Bradley Martins, and the
Mackays fly thestars and stripes abroad
on Independence day.
SO, even if Mrs. Elliott enters the
diplomatic social swim, she win not prove
an unloyal American.
BRAZILIAN ARIsToCRACY IN GOTHAM.
The coming of mem bers of the Peixoto
family to New York is not directly attrib-
utable TO the distracted condition of Bra
lillian politics. The president of Brazil is
not very wealthy, but his relatives for
some months past have been investing
money here The motive for thisis some
what akin to the feeling which impelled
the Bonapartes to put their ready funds
IN British consuls, even though a Napo-
leon was on the throne of France. But il
injured PelXoto politically during the re-
INV IL ttAllAdl AlplCdSdubu6SS 10 nave IL
reported about Rio Janeiro that thou
sands of dollars were invested on his &C
count with one of New York's largest
banking houses. 1t is an open secret. in
deed, that Peixoto had made arrange
ments to embark for the metropolis in
case the desperate position of affairs made
the step imperative. Had he come his
fortune would have been ample to main
tain him in dignity.
There was time when South Ameri-
can revOlutionists invested their cash in
Paris. Now most of it comes to Gotham,
The De Barrios investments here are
heavy. So are those of the Months. Diaz
OF Mexico invested money in New York
securities some years ago, but, of course
he is not South American. The Da
tonseca family drew interest on a round
sum from New York until the death of
the head Of the house. There is a good
deal OF Venezuelan money in the city,
also. ~
Altogether these South American revo-
lutionary enterprises seem to pay.
DAVID WECHsLER.