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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

A populist delegate convention will
be held in Great Bend on the 14th,
to select delegates to the congressional
convention at Hutchinson July %.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

Geo. Moss is a hustler, and If his
patriotism is aroused, as it most gen
orally is, no man in Great Bend can
Guido him in public spirit exem piifed
in works.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

Willie Murdy, son of John Murdy
of Albion township, was somewhat
bruised up last week by having a
header box blown over on him.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

The marshal should go to pumping
a Winchester and get rid of numb her
of surplus dogs that lay around this
hot weather, a menace to the public.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

j. Geo. Brinkman, of the J. V.
Brinkman Co. Bank of this city, was
last week elected a member of the
board of trustees of Washburn COL
lege, Topeka.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

Rev. Stewart, of Hoisington, con-
Quoted Christian services at Pawnee
Rock Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

The water continues to hold up
pretty well in the Arkansaw. which
probably is accounted for from the
fact that there is a large amount of
snow in the mountains.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

Nick Sprinker's mother accidentally
fell, On defective sidewalk, at Film
wood last week, and injured herself
quite seriously.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

Fred Strange, the assistant in the
Postal Telegraph Office for the past
year or more, left last week for his
home, in Fredonia, Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

The Great Bend Pressed Brick Co.
is turning out kiln of fine pressed
brick this week
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

EIlinwood's new hotel will soon be
ready for opening. When completed
it will be a credit to that thriving
town
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

We have the latest improved gaso-
line stoves generating
woman's hot weather friend. Don't
fail to see them before purchasing
GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

az Barrels of good Stock Salt,
to close out at so cents a
barrel. Come quick-will not last
ong. CENTRAL GROCERY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05
sleepers.

Billiards. Snow Imminent viii 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 N. K.
Hooper s. Co. 2
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

We would like to know what need
there was for the freight crew Oh the
Santa Fe to go out on the sympathy
strike" They haul no Pullman
sleepers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

Grandma Towers, of Albion town
ship, has gone to Oklshoma on visit
to her son. j. B.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

Cyrus Alley, second ward. is rejoic-
ing over the arrival of new girl at
his home Saturday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

Miss Laura Humphrey has been
rendered the principalship of the
Dodge City high school at salary of
S65 per month, and will probably
accept.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

The sand hill Z, - crop seems to be
good this year, as there = plenty OF
them now coming into market.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

Mr.. Davis, of Minnesota, brother
of Mrs. L. c. Schnacke of this city,
came out last week on a visit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

Tom Hart was over from Hoising-
ton to spend Sunday with the Great
Bend folks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

MFR. and Mrs. d. G. Bird were
shopping, in Great Bend, Friday.
They are making ready for visit of
several weeks in Virginia.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

' hat would become of this country
if the farmers should GO on a strike
and refuse to raise produce?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

Larned had a disastrous fire last
Friday night. Several buildings were
burned down, among them the old
Lindell hotel that stood on the corner
near the Santa Fe depot.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

Will Bunting took trip down in
Stafford county last week in the inter
est of the New York Life Go.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

There seems to be an overproluc-
ton of deviiment.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

John Nelson. of this city. hai
received reissue of pension.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

Mrs Sam Maher and daughter ar
visiting relatives in this city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

Grasshoppers are reported as doing
a good deal of damage to the young
corn in various parts of the county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

Phil Marley, son of our ex sur
veyor, is here from Wichita, looking
after his harvesting in the county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

Sand hill plums are now on top, and
water-melons formin'; roastin' ears are
likewise due, an the housefy am a
swarmin'
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Most: Perfect Made.
Cherry harvest is about over.
The grape crop promises to be good.
How do you like the new band
stand?
District court adjourned last Friday
to July 9th.
Jonathan Brinson was in from the
farm Saturday.
every day'll be Sunday, by and
by"-if not sooner.
just hear the corn crack its joints
and cock up its ears.
Grant Adams is east on a visit to
the old home in Ohio.
Fish are said to be very plenty in
the Walnut creek nowadays.
= HO S1LA + hCCAiAS dI oAOCAt OtOHS
July 18th and continues to the 25th.
Miss Meta Woodward of the 4th
ward, had a hand badly scalded last
week.
A fellow has a right to change his
mind; but he should also mind his
change.
Genl Chapman has been appointed
administrator of the estate of E. L..
Chapman.
Possibly you had not heard of it,,
but Great Bend celebrated the ga
lorious 4th.
The Concordia society engineered a
successful ball, at their hall in this
city, on the night of the 4th.
Will Bunting took trip down in
Stafford county last week in the inter
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

Kissing pretty girl is tout Of
sight. because she always closes heI
eyes,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

The Concordia society engineered a
successful ball, at their hall in this
city, on the night of the 4th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

Regular monthly meeting of the
Great Bend fire department Friday
evening of this week. Every member
should be present.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

The Great Bend band Is Joe
dandy.
Where was COxey when the A. R.
g. went out2
Frank Howell left for Denver the
first of the week.
There seems to be an oyerproduc-
ton of deviiment.
Mrs Sam Maher and daughter are
visiting relatives in this city.
John Nelson. of this city. has
received 6 reissue of pension.
Kissing a pretty girl is "out of
sight, because she always closes her
eyes.
Ted Smith came up from the Strip
country Saturday to enjoy the 4th with
his old chums.
G. P. Cline, county attorney of
Pawnee county, did business with the
commissioners Tuesday.
j. T. Shirley of Niekerson and Mrs.
Elizabeth Mallory of Hoisington we're
granted marriage license this week.
]. j. Chappell, formerly with C. E.
Dodge in the register of deeds office,
came down from Colorado the first Of
the week.
VIII Kelley and Ed Marx don't
care whether the strike keeps up or not
their better halves got home from
Colorado last week.
Irrigation will be practiced in this
county next year On a much larger
scale than it has been this year. The
farmers are finding out that it pays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sbanafelt are the
proud parents of fine girl baby,
which arrived on the 1st and helped
them celebrate the 4th, in first
class style.
Emery Cass, of Graham county,
and Miss Nellie Atkins, daughter OF
DIR. E. Atkins of the north part of
the county, were married at Russell
on June 10Th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

Its an i'll wind that blows no good
The strike has seriously injured the
revenues of those bloated barons, the
Pullman porters.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

Ted Smith came up from the STRIP
country Saturday to enjoy the 4th with
his old chums.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

Wheat harvest is now about over
in this county, and soon the buzz of
the threshing machine will be heard
in the land.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

Frank Howell left for Denver the
first of the week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

Tom Hart was over from Boising-
ton to spend Sunday with the Great
Bend folks.
Rev. Stewart, of Hoisington, con-
Quoted Christian services at Pawnee
Rock Sunday.
The Great Bend Pressed Brick Co.
is turning out kiln of fine pressed
brick this week
Grandma Towers, of Albion town
ship, has gone to Oklahoma on visit
to her son. ]. B.
Cyrus Alley, second ward. is rejoic-
ing over the arrival of new girl at
his home Saturday.
Y hat would become of this country
if the farmers should GO on a strike
and refuse to raise produce?
Phil Markey, son of our ex sur
veyor, is here from Wichita, looking
after his harvesting in the county.
Grasshoppers are reported as doing
a good deal of damage to the young
corn in various parts of the county.
Sand hill plums are now on top, and
water-melons formin'; roastin' ears are
likewise due, an the housefy am a
swarmin'.
Wheat harvest is now about over
in this county, and soon the buzz of
the threshing machine will be heard
in the land.
Its an i'll wind that blows no good.
The strike has seriously injured the
revenues of those bloated barons, the
Pullman porters.
Regular monthly meeting of the
Great Bend fire department Friday
evening of this week. Every member
should be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. g. Bird we're
shopping, in Great Bend, Friday.
They are making ready for visit of
several weeks in Virginia.
Fred Strange, the assistant in the
Postal Telegraph Office for the past
year or more, left last week for his
home, in Fredonia, Kansas.
Willie Murdy, son of John Murdy
of Albion township, was somewhat
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05
Cherry harvest is about over.

Dr.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Most Perfect Made.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

Possibly you had not heard of it,,
but Great Bend celebrated the ga
lorious 4th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

Gen1 Chapman has been appointed
administrator of the estate of E. L..
Chapman.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

VIII Kelley and Ed Marx don't
care whether the strike keeps up or not
their better halves got home from
Colorado last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

g. P. Cline, county attorney of
Pawnee county, did business with the
commissioners Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

Emery Cass, of Graham county,
and Miss Nellie Atkins, daughter OF
DR.. E. Atkins of the north part of
the county, were married at Russell
on June 10Th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

j. T. Shirley of Niekerson and Mrs.
Elizabeth Mallory of Hoisington were
granted marriage license this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

j. j. Chappell, formerly with c. E.
Dodge in the register of deeds office.
came down from Colorado the first Of
the week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

A fellow has right to change his
mind; but he should also mind his
change.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

nIIUnc ORGANS AT PANIC PRICES, this
TIHNtl0 month Catalogue Free. Address
Daniel +. Beatty, Washington, y J +,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

Irrigation will be practiced in this
county next year on a much larger
scale than it has been this year. The
farmers are finding out that it pays.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

accept.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

The Great Bend band Is = "Joe-
dandy
Where was Coxey when the A. r.
q. went out2
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Shanafelt are The
proud parents of fine girl baby,
which arrived on the 1st and helped
them celebrate the 4th, in first
class STYLE
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

nEATTY's-In use everywhere, For cata
- PIANOS logue address Daniel F. Beatty
Washington, NeEJersey-
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-12-06

Not few but all the people should
own the railroads.
Not few bu. all the people should
own the telegraph.
Not few bui all the people should
own the telephone.
Not few but all the people should
own the express.
Not few but all the people should
own the coal fields.
Not Few but ali the people she ulh
own tie OIL fields.
Not few but all the people should
own the sugar retinerles.
Not a few but all the people should
own the earth.
If a few can moaopolize them. they
will do it. and rob the balance. Il
the law says they shall be private
property and shall not be used rs tin.
means Of enriching the few at the ex-
rense Of the many. then X Will not be-
done These changes can he made
peacefully, constitutionallv and quick
l. by the ballot--bv the people voting
for men who want these changes
made. instead Of for men who want
these things to he as they are to-day
to enrich the few and impoverish
the many. What DO YOU want:
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-12-06
'tiae Grain Market.

The San Francisco Call, and with IT,
most old party advocates, is worried
over the grain market. 1t mistakenly
accounts for the fall in other prices by
an increase in production, but it runs
ashore on the grain crop. 1t says:
Tie breadtuifs problem occupies different
ground. There is no great Increase in the Ger
cal crop an ywhere. 1t fl,CtuateS. but Il has
not varied widely on the average Tor many
wears. Bat the price Of wheat ana -four at tho
distributing markets l. lower than 1t has ever
been within the memory OF man. \ good fea-
son for this anomaly seems to be much want
When par ,ial failure OF the corn crop was
announced il WAS con identity hoped by farm.
ers that wheat would respond 10y an advance,
but il did not. II Says lower Week by Week.
ing to benefit by the decline. The price Of
bread has been reduced in New York. and
bakers thro lghout the country will have to
follow the example.
Must go lower! Yes, until the peo-
pie take thought enough to under
stand that the policy they have sup
ported in voting either of the old par
ty tickets has destroyed the home
market by destroying home consump-
| ton. We must have money that
people can afford 20 invest in labor
ana products before we can expect
! better prices. There is not an over
! production of any product of labor in
this country, but there is an undercon
| sumption caused by the boarding of
money because money is constantly
Increasing in value AS compared with
| other Things.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-12-06

are SO mercIleSslv proving upon them.
This living back and forth III such
tidal waves. cannot long continue
without disastrous results. The party
leaders Will become more reckless than
they are and their brief tenure of
Office will I've made n simple game Of
grab il Is little else now.
lntler these conditions til, r,Spon-
Sibilitv 81 the Peoples party is largely
increased: II must stand rs 4 hulwark
between the people and these contend
ing factions. Its two million voters
who have detieu the ridicule, the
threats, the ca julerv. the official lrihes
and doodle Of the party bosses. must
become the conservative heaven to hold
in cherh the mad rush OF rarity fam
atheism. ana constitute p refuge for the
people FROM hurtful PARTISAN eN-
trenlcS.
But millions ~ American voters do
not know the People, party only as
they have caught distorted Views Of it
from the corrupt corporation dallirs.
or as these views have been reflected
from the smaller mirrors that have
copied them. The present work Of the
Peoples party. therefore. Is work of
education. Our power and principles
must be made known, and II must be
done III such n way IS To reach those
who have heretofore been shut out
from our light 10y the thick screen of
party prejudice.
TO hes, inaugurate this important
work. we urge that Il conference he
/ held not later than the holidays, and
We suggest that i; be held ut St. Louis
AS the most central and accessible
point. This conference should be
called by the chairman of the national
committee, and it should include
meeting of said committee. with an in
vitation to tn. chairmen Of all the
| State committees, and general lnvi-
| tation to all populists. and all others
friendly to the RECOMMENDATION of silver
at the legal ratio of l6 to |, and oppos-
ell to bank ISSUES. Let this meeting
who oppose old party methods, who
see the dangers to which we are hasten
ing. the rocks upon which our ship of
State NAV be wrecked, and who are
willing to align themselves with the
new party in Il last great effort to save
our country from the threatened dan
gers. From such Il conference gov
crned by reason and patriotism, an
influence may 30 out that will insure
another tidal wave in 1896, tidal
wave that will bear upon its crest the
forces of reform to victory.
i've Farmer.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-12-06
ClIAITli; NSili.


NJ the moment Of truundWir'~ e.
cap. Mary aWokr. and. seeing her lover
bending over her. she throw hcr arms
about his neck cNrlIjuin- III the most
a@ur;2iur manner.
'''Thuuk God. i WAS only Il dream.
Bat Mary. dear. il WAS not 4 dream.
Il VIZ, real that -
Not q dream: Not adreun. did you
say: What. that You are not Louis
Patterson. not my Louis, my love. nay
life, No: Il dream. You Say It was
hot dream; Explain before 20 mad.
rayi,l-:. stark mad.
Calm Yourself. my love YOU are ex-
cited now. ana no Wonunr. yes. | SEQ
,,ru have dreamed many hovrid dreams
ana Imagined all sorts Of dreadful
things. bat il WAS no dream hat Z vii
liam entered yoI,r house ANA threat
eueJ Year life Unless yo0 signed 4
paper he thrust IN your face: that was
| real. that was no dream. for saw the
monster rut-the paper in his pocket
| b.l; he fled before | could Grapple with
! aim and take ii from him.
~ e., YES: il al comes 70 NE now. |
remember So distinctly. His voice
sounded - like that awful Grounding.
| His finger marks must be on my throat
for he >hoked NE until [ could NOT
breathe. ana said he would Kill me uu-
| less | signed his paper.
Ne. he didn't tell me what it was.
ana ., WIGS too frightened 10 read it
when he told nlc 20.
He rut Il pistol TO my head. Ausi
with Il holr.d oath. said he would kill
me unless | signed my name. took
the pen and wrote. and then l must
! have swooncd. forI remember nothing
more until awoke ANA found you benz
| Ing over me.
| 20, horror. that was all real, and
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-12-06

provide re lemptlon fund for green
backs so as 10 enable the Government
to resume specie payments. After
specie payments were resumed. ana
greenhacks became par with gold. it
was considered aS dead letter until
Mr.. Cleveland discovered that il
might he 50 twisted as I've used to huy
cold 10 hoard Ill the treasury. but that
It gave authority 10 issue bonds to
procure money to pay current eN-
renses was no1 even claimed by John
Sherman ia his 81 eech Oh that sub
lcct.
Even the plea OF necessary cannot he
made III defense of the issue. Tie
off clai treasury rerorts show that
there is Il surplus III the vaults OF the
Government. which added % the daily
receipts, is sufficient To pay all oh!i@a-
tions until long after Congress shall
meet IL its regular session. 1t is Al
act OF uSurparion Of power which has
not been attempted in any English
speaking nation tor the last four hun
drei wears. If bonds were not issued
. to increase the gold reserve or to
strength the public credit. and il no
law exists authorizing the ISSUE and
tnele is 40 necessity for issuing them
TO pay current expenses. then. why
were they issuel? Ihev We're issued
because the bankers had millions of
money lying idle which they We're un-
able to loan and will be unable to loan
AS long rs prices continue to fall.
! They therefore demand Il bond issue,
and the Government of the United
States being entirely under their con.
| troll, bonds were issued.
If there is sophistrv or misstate
invites an American citizen to point i,
out and it will be cheerfully corrected
/ II. Ii. Tibbles in Nonconforinist.