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

The eighteenth annual normal insti-
tute of Barton county will be opened at
the Central school building in Great
Bend, on Monday, July 80, and close
Thursday, August %. The object of
the Institute is to make teachers more
familiar with the subjects to be taught
and with the best methods of teaching
No teacher who wishes to keep up with
the times can afford to miss the insti.
tute. Do not think because your GER
tihCate does not expire for one or two
years, you have no need to attend this
year. If you are scholarly and sue
cessful teacher, we want you to attend
so that others may have the benefit of
your experience. If you are young and
without experience, it is duty you owe
to yourself and your pupils to make the
best preparation possible.
Come on the first day at 1880 a. m.
and attend the entire session. A re-
port will be published at the close of the
normal, showing the attendance and
studies pursued by each person.
Our instructors are thoroughly quail
flied for the work assigned them. Prof.
E. B. Smith, our conductor, is well
known by all our people as a teacher of
eminent ability. We know he is the
man for the place, because we have
tried him and found him not wanting.
Prof. L. D. Arnold of Salina is pre-
pared to do thorough earnest work.
He has been a successful teacher in the
public schools and county normals, and
at present is a teacher in the Salina
Normal University. Prof. E. E. Nor
rison, who is member of the examin-
ing board of Barton county, will also
assist. He is a thorough student and
teacher, and is personally interested in
the success of the institute. Mr.. D.
M. Woodburn of Great Bend has been
engaged to teach vocal music. Mr..
Woodburn is thoroughly prepared to
instruct and interest the teachers in this
work. The day is coming when music
will be required to be taught in the
public schools. Nothing is better
adapted to bring harmony and good will
into the school room than music. Moth
ing else has SO refining and elevating an
influence over children. We hope that
teachers will devote as much time as
possible to this subject.
An examination for teachers certifi-
Gates will be held on Friday and Satur-
day, August ~ and rs. All persons
whose certificates expire before the
close of the coming school year should
take this examination. Much trouble
would be saved if school boards would
demand that teachers provide them
selves with certificates, good for the
entire term, before entering school.
The registration fee is one dollar,
payable in advance. Examination fee,
one dollar. Board can be obtained with
families at reasonable rates, and rooms
can be rented by persons who wish to
board themselves.
Come to the superintendent Office,
register your name and secure copy
of the course of study. All inquiries
addressed TO the county superintendent
will be promptly answered.
Very respectfully,
z = NIX rN-Nrv 70 Cunf
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

THE republicans of this county are
''for" female suffrage, and against
female suffrage-depending on whom
they are talking to. The fact is, that
the majority of the republicans would
like to see female suffrage if they
thought it would help that party in the
future; but they are not for the fad
because of any opinion that the women
want to vote, or that it would be best
for them to vote. All the old grannies
in the republican and populist parties
are in favor of this new craze, just as
they are in favor of all craZes and isms
that start up to harass an indulgent
public and serve as hobbies on which
the crank hopes to ride into office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

DEMOCRATIC township committee
men should send in calls for township
caucuses to elect delegates to the
county convention on August 26th, and
to nominate candidates for township
officers. All such calls will be pub
Iished free of charge.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05
CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION.

WICHITA, KAN, May II, 18o4-A
delegate convention of the democrats
of the seventh congressional district of
the state of Kansas, is hereby called to
meet at Hutchinson, on Monday, Aug
ust 9th, at o'clock, P. M. for the
purpose of nominating a candidate for
congress for said district.
The several counties will be entitled
to the following delegates under this
call:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

Mrs. GAIT, the female suffrage agi-
tatress, has had her name mentioned
in various ways and shapes, but here's
how Sol Miller of the Troy Chief gives
it: Mrs. Carrie-Lane Chapman Spuy-
tentuYvel -Dinkelspiel-Hellro Gait. -
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

a TOWN in Texas has passed an
ordinance, prohibiting the wearing of
divided skirts, 1t is not long since a
northern town passed a law against
subtracted skirts. You may expect to
hear soon of some crank town legislat-
Ing against addition or multiplication
of skirts.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

PRES. DEBBs seems to have as much
power to paralyze business throughout
the country as the fner-haired manip-
ulators of Wall Street. The organic
laws of this fair land of the free(?) and
home of the brave are badly in need of
oyerhauling.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

1t is recommended that townships
hold their caucuses to select such dele
gates at such time as best suits the
convenience of the voters, and that a
list of the delegates be sent the secre-
tary as soon as selected.
FRED ZUTAvERN, Chairman.
WILL E. STOKE, Secretary.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

THE Arkansaw river is like the
republican party of Kansas: A few
weeks ago it was on the rampage, run
ming bank full, and threatening to do
all sorts of big things-today it Is about
run down, and will soon be a dreary,
sandy waste. Same with the G. OPP.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

Now THAT the 4th ot July excite
ment is over, let US hear from the
Ellinwood Advocate all about how Mat
Dick is getting along with that gasoline
engine.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

HILL said Cleveland "could not
carry New York in 1892 1--WE wish he
hadn't, and Hill also says lit will be
long time before the democrats elect
another president. Hill is not good
as a guesser. He is deplorable DEM
ocratic hOOdoO.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

MORRILL, is to cough up $4,000 for
the republican campaign fund in Kan
and lawyers on the ticket show the
Same tssbility Standing up for Kansas
ought to increase the circulating
medium
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

PETER, of bible fame, denied his
Christ. Morrill, denies Kansas. Shame
eupon both the ola sinner and the new.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

YOUNG democrats, arouse! This is
good year to show your works. Pull
off your coats, and get into the fight to
win
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05
From The Leader

From The Leader
The rains of the past week have
made the corn prospects gilt-edge.
Johnny Barth sold a fine threshing
machine this week. Yet some people
claimed we would have no wheat.
The June bug, the grasshopper and
house-hy have entered into an unholy
alliance to make the life of poor hu-
manity miserable.
Wheat stacks will not be as numerous
as in 90, but there will be more of
them than last year, which is something
to be thankful for anyway.
Rain delayed harvesting a little last
week, but our farmers are glad to put
up with almost any Inconvenience in re-
turn for the precious moisture.
Our imam about town" must have
had some Provocation in remarking that
loving couples who are enjoying single
blessedness, should indulge in their
oscUlatory demonstrations in some Sc
cluded spot, safe from the gaze of a
curious public.
If anyone disbelieves that fishing is
good in Cow creek, let the doubling
Thomas talk with Walt Norris. Walt
caught seven fine carp Monday night,
weighing from two to six pounds. This
is no fish story if it does relate to a
piscatorial achievement.
G. A. Dusenbury has FIVE listers
running behind his header. This is an
experiment, yet Mr. D. expects to get
feed at least out of the venture, besides
putting his ground in shape for winter
wheat. If we have favorable weather
1t would not be surprising if he raised
good corn from it, as almost anything
is possible in Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

OLD man ashamed of Kansas Morrill,
is now wishing he had not talked so
much.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05
NUMBER 15.

nave no JuIlSdlctlon over events that
occur beyond this earth.
The ladies of the G. A. R., will meet
in the lodge hall. July 18th, at p. m,
for the purpose of recognizing the w.
R. c. All ladies wishing the perPetu-
ity of the organization are requested
to be present and participate.
We are indebted to the Fenno boys
of Hoisington for good supply of veg
etables from their garden. The boys
are the most practical irrigators in Bar
ton county and central Kansas. They
have IS acres under irrigation.s
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-05

WILL E. STOKE, Secretary
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-06-22

have come to us from the lives of such
men rs Comenius, Pestalezzi and others
who like them have devoted themselves
to the search of the truth land have
given us the life principle of modern
education.
''ro no one perhaps do we owe more
in modern educational reform than to
Froebel. He m .intained: knowledge
and activity are closely related; that
the child's spontaneous activity is the
force that sets the mechanism of the
senses in movement; that nice per-
ception of form is only gained by means
of manual reproduction.
''The aims of education may after
careful study be reduced to three; the
requirement of Knowledge, physical
and mental discipline, and skill in ap.
plying knowledge to the practice oi
daily life.
ut was on the close interlation oi
the processes employed in securing
these results that the kindergarten wa.
founded. Two words employ the prac
tice of the Kinderg,rten-plays and
gifts. But even in his play the chile
must be taught to suomit to laws "
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-06-22
Pra'r'e Lodge !
No. Ii Degree of IIonog
instituted,

Last Tuesday night, Mrs. Andrew
Blewitt, of jamestown, Grand Chief OF
Honor, accompanied by Sisters Wood,
Buckley and Heinzer, of jamestown
Lodge, installed Prairie Lodge No. IA,
Degree OF Honor ut this place. There
were thirty members enrolled at the
institution of this lodge, which gives
it very ilourishing start. The ID. oi
H. bears the same relation to the A. o.
U. w. us does the Rebekah lodge to the
Odd Fellows. The organization will
no doubt flourish and become useful
factor in dispensing charity. The new
officers elected and installed are AZ
follows:
Past Chief of Honor: Mrs. Johr
Syverson.
Chief of Honor: Mrs. w. d. Marsh
Lady Of Honor: Mrs. S. Sansburn.
Chief of Ceremt.nies:, Mrs. Chaa
Ridgeley.
Financier: Mrs. E. w. Blackwell,
Receiver: Mrs. Julius Stevens. r
Recorder: Mrs. C. w. Hodge. |
Usher: Mrs Rollef Berg.
Inside Watchman: Mrs. J. Hog
garth.
Outside Watchman: Chas. Ridgely
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-06-22
Connolly, of Morton, Peter Cameron
of Pembina, and Ben B. Stevens, Of
Ransom.

Connolly, of Morton, Peter Cameron
of Pembina, and Ben B. Stevens, of
Ransom.
The committee on platform and
resolutions, consisting of two from
each judicial district, reported as
follows:
The independent party, in state
convention, invite the aid and CO.
operation of all good citizens, regard
less of former beliefs, to further the
following principles of government.
First-We reaffirm 1.-The national
platform adopted by the national
convention at Omaha in 1892.
Second-We favor the free unlim-
tied coinage Of gold and silver at the
ratio 16 to 1, supplemented by full
legal tender paper money exclusively
controlled by the government, issued
until the sum total of money in cir
culation shall reach $50 per capita.
Third-We favor the government
ownership CT telegraph and railroads.
Fourth-We favor retrenchment
in state expenses in every depart
ment.
Fifth-We favor initiative and
referendum, and allowing the people
to introduce or veto all laws.
Sixth-As the party of reform we
do not favor backward movemen,
along any line and believe in rigid
enforcement Of all statutes and laws
without discrimination.
Resolved. That recognizing the
ability of women in the state we ia
vor equal suffrage as the party Of re-
form, and earnestly thank Roach
and Hansbrough for their labors on
behalf of the peoples money, despite
the pressure brought upon them.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-06-22
G. a. II. Enca,nprnent.

The annual encampment will take
place at "Camp Lookout Spiritwood
Lake, commencing June 2sth, 1864, and
holding over the 4th of July. Soldiers,
soldiers families and friends are cordi.
ally invited to meet with the veterans
association at the above named place.
There will be I'm abundance of boats
for their use, for fishing and rowing.
Also the steamship america" capable
OF carrying from 40 to 80 persons,
which has recently been launch, will be
in readiness for making pleasure trips
over the lake. Programs for each
days entertainment can be had upon
the grounds. Speakers haye been en-.
Fgaged for the Glorious Fourth. Bring
camping outfit with you.
BY Order of Committee.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-06-22

We have heard and read so much
about the Fargo Argus fire edition
that we are getting kind OF anxious
10 see copy, pleasure we have so
fAt been denied, Last week neither
Sunday or Mondays Argus reached
Cooperstown, and the Saturday edi-
slon got here Monday. There is
SoMething rocky about our mail SER
vice or between the Argus office and
thc Fargo postoflce.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-06-22

Our neighboring county is to be
Congratulated in having the nominee
fur governor on the populist state
slck-t selected from that county in
the person OF Hon. E. D. Wallace.
In all fairness to the populists we
telieve that Mr.. Wallace will make
al strong run for governor as any
Man that they could select, and if
vlscted, we feel sure that he will
make very able executive and will
1lscharge his duties without fear OF
Favor. The COURIER extends its
hearty congratulations to Mr.
Wallace.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-06-22

Talk about North Dakota newspaper
men having hard time. The hard.
ships which they have to endure are
not worth noticing when compared
with those of the poor fellow down in
Tennessee, in whose paper the follow.
ing was found short time ago:
1--WE are mad. Din the people.
How can they expect us out here, twelve
miles from railroad, twenty-five miles
from Il river, millions of miles from
heaven. about two miles from the devil,
and about two hundred yards from a
whiskey shop, to get out live news
paper"
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-06-22
The Baptist church bell caused some

The Baptist church bell caused some
excitement last Saturday night. Along
about half-past nine some one rang the
bell quickly and column of smoke
was seen winding around the church.
This indicated fire and there was big
rush for ladders and buckets and the
people flocked to the church. When
they got there they discovered that the
smoke came from burning manure
pile and that the bell was simply calling
the choir together for practice. 1t is
unnecessary for us to state that there
were number Of persons pretty mad,
especially those fellows who lugged the
big lad6 ers around,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-06-22
THE POPULISTS.

The populist state convention has
come and gone, the battle for posi-
lions on the ticket has been waged,
and now that the smoke has rolled
AWAY and the dead removed from the
asld-politically speaking, we find
that the following ticket has been
dominated.
Governor-E. D. Wallace, Steele
'roany>
Lieutenant Governor-L. E. Ue-
land, of La Moure county.
Secretary of State-G. B. Slette,
of Pembina county.
Auditor-A. w. Porter, of La
Moure county.
Treasurer-K. Nomland, of Traill
'Eouuty.
Insurance Commissicner-J. Cud-
his Of Bottineau county.
Attorney General-W. H. Stan
NisA, Of Nelson county.
State Superintendent of Schools
e1ts> l.. E.senhuth, OF Eos ter county.
Commissioner of Agriculture-Dr.
Merchant, Of Dickey county.
Railroad Commissioners-T. c.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-06-22
The Time to Travel.

Horace Greeley excited much lnane
laughter among certain class of peo.
pie some twenty years age, by his de-
claration, 'the way to resume is to re-
sumc." The true way to do anything
is to do it whenever you feel the time is
come. David Dudley Field. who at
ninety is the wonder of the world of
lawyers, attributes his hale old age to,
among other causes, "eating what
like, letting the rest alone, and sleeping
when l am weary" Similarly, the way
to take a vacation is to-take a vaca.
ton. 1t seems almost impossible to
pound it into some people that business
society Or politics, can spare their in.
dispensable aid for week or two, and
so they on in treadmill grind, until
some day they drop out forever, and
the world machine goes right on. The
time to travel is-now, and no pleas
anter season can be found than this.
The great states Of Winconsin, Illinois,
Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Col
orado, Wyoming and South Dakota don
their gayest dress now, aud IN none of
them is the summer yet advanced
enough to cause discomfort. Break
away from your store, office, wheat
field or pine forest, and see what are
the corn fields and orchards of Illinois
and Nebraska, the gold and silver mines
of Colorado, the healing springs and
tin :mines Of South Dakota-find out
what is just over your horizon. 10 all
these states there is one best way-tra-
vel via the Burlington.
Fer safe, speedy and satisfying travel.
buy tickets over the Burlington Route.
Your home agent has them, or If not
write to w. J. C. Kenyon, Gen. Pass.
Agent, St. Paul, MINI.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-06-22

The ticket nominated by the in
dependents at Jamestown last week
IA on the whole a very good ticket.
AT the same time it is regarded by
the republicans as a ticket that can
be defeated at the polls next Novem-
aer, and seems to be very satisfac-
soty to them. We do not know
what the result will be next election
but we think that outside of the con.
Nt<ssman that the republicans will
have to do some hustling to beat the
deket We are Of the opinion that
should Mr.. Johnson be renominated
Fut congress, he will have a sure
Ming. We do not make this asser-
ZION to underrate Mr.. Muir, but be-
veuse we think Mr.. Johnson is more
popular. Mr.. Muir is the best man
when it comes down to brains, that
there is in the independent party,
and the pops have no reason to be
ashamed of their nominee, but he
Will no doubt have hard row to
hoe to beat Hon. M. N. Johnson.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-06-22

The Lisbon Free Press seems to
have some kind of grudge against
Hon. Roger Allin and wants him
Nominated for lieutenant governor on
Me republican ticket. Mr.. Allin will
be the next governor of North Dako-
IA and the editor of the Free Press
N;alt as we'll fall into line and swal-
Row his disappoint ment.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-06-22

During the last term of school Prof.
Hodge offered two prizes, one to bo
given to the best writer and one to be
given to the pupil who improved the
most in writing. Miss Lillian Haskell
captured the prize for being the best
writer, and Miss Clara Brown the other
prize for the greatest improvement in
writing.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-06-22
Graduating Address

We take pleasure in publishing a few
extracts from Miss Lenora Arestad's
address on "The Influence of Froebel''
delivered at the graduating exercises at
the State Normal School 1T Valley City
last week:
1--WE are heirs of all the preceding
ages. We have inherited not only the
material wealth but also the wisdom OF
our predecessors. Much of knowledge,
evl; in its tendency, has come dow to
US as the result OF the narrowness, pre-.
judice, and perverseness Of the past; but
greater far have been the benefits that
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-06-22

Notice is hereby given that a caucus
will be held at the Houghton school,
house on Saturday, June 23d, at .. m.
for the purpose Of electing delegates
to attend the republican convention tn
be held at the courthouse June 30, for
the purpose of electing 5 delegates to
the state convention at Grand Forks.
BY Order Precinct Com.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-06-22

We learn that Merchant Ole Fosholdt.
has just returned to Courtenay with
his bride, and that said bride was Miss.
Emma Hagborg. If this is fact tha
Courier, together with a large number
of friends in this vicinity, extends cop>
gratulat!ons.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-06-22

Below eur readers will find a pro.
gram of our 4th celebration events as
handed in by the chairman of the COM
mittee. This program is approximately
correct, but IS necessarily subject to
slight change. In the matter of purses
it is hoped that the only change made
will be in the way of an increase.
Early morning salute, "A guns, Sam
Langfsrd in charge.
Calithumpian Parade, C. w. Hodge,
guide.
Free for all bicycle race, half mile,
purse $500.
Free for all bicycle race for ladies,
quarter mile, purse So. 90.
Free for all bicycle race, boys under 16
years, purse $500.
Free for all slow bicycle race, purse
800.
Free for all foot race, 200 yards, purse
$500.
Potato exchange, purse s1.Oo.
Wheelbarrow race, purse 81 90.
Cow race, purse $1.00.
Tug of war. For honors.
Free for all trot, horses without re.
cords, purses $40, $40, s5.
Free for all running race, horses,
purses $l4, 81.
Free for all running race, ponies,
purses So, SIS.
Free for all 2 year old trot, purses
SO, 81.
Base Ball, Clifford vs.. Cooperstown,
purse SIS.
Bowery dance. Jack Flynn and Joe
McCulloch to wheop 'er up.
Fireworks.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-06-22
Goods at cost for the next 30 days at
o. IYERsON 4 Co,

T. E. Warner returned from SPIRIT.
wood Lake last Friday, where he had
been trying to catch some fish. He and
Harry Kerr succeeded in catching two
small fish, However they were lucky
enough to tnd Il spring that was very
productive of snakes.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-06-22

Some of our Coopcrslown sports
went to Mardell last Sunday to play =
game of base ball with Mardell, and the
Cooperstown sports got done up to tho
tune OF SO to IL. Serves you right,
boys, it's naughty to play bail on Sun
Cav
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-06-22

II. c. Aubrey and family, of Brainsrd.
Mimi, came into town Saturday and
will settle in Griggs county. Mr..
Aubrey came overland from Brainerd
and likes the lay of the land in this
county. He will probably invest in,
Griggs county land.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-06-22

John j. Feckler and A. L Cleuden,
ing will shortly open up new drug
store in the Old Virgo building, which
is now being fitted up for that purpose.
The boys will put ia II good stock and
propose to run a lirst-class store.