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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

The creamery has commenced opera
tions in the new building.
| Mrs. Lowry and Miss Celia Mitchell
are home from their eastern trip.
| VIII ShOckey is now Fourth ward
resident, occupying the Mitchell prop
erty.
Charley Allison and Gus Schaeffer
went to Kansas City Monday on busi-
ness.
Hon. M. W. Cobun of the north side
and daughter, Mazda, were in the city
Monday.
Miss Blanche Nlmocks is home from
the Emporia Normal school for the
summer.
Master Ray Bell accompanied his
uncle, Dave Heizer, to Colorado last
week for visit.
Harley Morgan left Friday for Oh
ney, I'll. He will engage il the laun-
dry business there.
Sam Rotbweiler, station agent. mer-
chant and postmaster at Bison. was
here Monday on business.
Charley Day left Saturday for San
born, Ia, where his father resides. to
work in print ing office.
Senator John Armstrong sold the
first load Of new wheat that was mar
keted in Ellinwood this season.
We are under obligations to s. c.
Emley for interesting items concern
ing the normal and the cause Of educa-
ton.
Lyons Democrat: Mrs. Ed. w.
] Wood returned from Great Bend on
Monday, from visit of a week or
more.
The social at the NJ. E. parsonage
was attended by quite number of the
teachers, who seemed to enjoy them
selves.
The corn fields look almost as en-
couraging as the report that the legis-
lature will not be called together next
winter.
j. Teten of Albert was trading in
the county seat Tuesday. He thinks
the democrats have the winning ticket
this fall.
Mrs. Elnora Kirsh, who lived near
Otis, Rush county, died Tuesday of
lung trouble and was buried at Olmitz
yesterday.
Mrs. E. E. Robbins and sister. Miss
Hoffman, of Dighton, spent Monday
night in town, the guests of Mrs. w.
L. Walker.
Charley Snyder, formerly a Great
Bend boy, now Santa Fe engineer,
passed through the city yesterday on
his way west.
John O'Brien and wife and their
daughter, Mrs. Ed Shanafelt, left Sat-
urday for Kenosha, Wis, where they
will recuperate.
Smith Shockey is now barbering at
the White House" shop, Kansas City.
opposite the Junction, under the Union
National bank.
AT the DEMOCRAT Office you will
find the proper style and size of cards
for gentlemen and for married and un-
married ladies.
After man loses his job it is gener-
ally discovered that he has lived beyond
his means. Few people save up money
/ for a rainy day"
Farmers, bring in samples of your
products. We want to ornament our
saDctum with them and show strang-
ers what we can (io here.
A. 7. Webb, formerly in the drug
business at Hoisington, now travels
for the Topeka Paper company in Okla
homa and southern Kansas.
Barton county has $500 acres of al
falfa. When this paper commenced
the discussion of this plant there was
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

Charley Snyder, formerly a Great
Bend boy, now Santa Fe engineer,
passed through the city yesterday on
his way west.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

The democratic convention of Rice
county meets at Lyons on September
18th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

a guest of Miss Avice Giddings last
week
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

Mrs. Josie Dumont and daughter
left Tuesday morning for Eureka
Springs, Ark. where Mrs. Dumont has
property.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

William Hossack caught eighty
pounds of grasshoppers Monday in
forty minutes. He has the frame Of
an old header rugged up with a canvas
screen running over two rollers. The
machine is driven over the field and the
hoppers fly against the screen and are
drawn between the canvas and rollers
and killed. He then feeds them to his
hogs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

Rev. Davis of the Methodist church
is enjoying two weeks vacation.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

Mrs. E. E. Robbins and sister, Miss
Hoffman, of Dighton, spent Monday
night in town, the guests of Mrs. w.
l.. Walker.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

Picnic parties to the classic jungles
of the Walnut are the proper thing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

The second nine defeated Seward
Saturday by a score of II to z.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

One of our Ottawa exchanges pres
ents a bank statement wherein the
amount of gold coin on hand is quoted
at 81 .621-16-2-1.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

DR.. j. F. Hess, who has spent three
months among old scenes in Ohio,
came home last Wednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

E. G. Cole and family left last week
for visit in Colorado.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

The normal closes to-day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

Charley Day left Saturday for San
born, Ia, where his father resides, to
work in print ing office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

The DEMOCRAT job room guarantees
artistic printing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

Mrs. Roy Bidwell of Wichita is Wis
iting her mother. Mrs frankie.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

The pop central committee meets in
this city next Saturday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

Jim Savage visited his brother at
Hum boldt. Kas., last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

Martin and V. S. Musil, two of Ell
linwood's standbys, were doing busi-
ness in town Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

0. S. Currier, the barber, has return
ed to work at Sterling.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

Nick Sprinkler and Tony Anchsteter.
two solid Eilinwooders, were here or
Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

Senator John Armstrong sold the
hrst load of new wheat that was mar
keted in Ellinwood this season.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

Sam Rotbweiler, station agent, mer-
chant and postmaster at Bison, was
here Monday on business.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

w. E. Wiley went down to Burlin-
game last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

County Superintendent Mckinney
tells us that the state school fund is
ready for distribution, amounting to 46
cents per capita. School treasurers
must get an order from the superin-
tendent before drawing their proper
ton from the county treasurer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

Miss Agnes Wildgen of Hoislngton
was here Monday, shopping.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

During the storm aJ $3.50 Tuesday
morning lightning struck the house of
d. Fankhauser. three miles northwest
twelve members of the family were
asleep in the house. The electric fluid
came down the chimney into a room
where five persons were. but injured no
one except Mrs. Fankbauser, who was
stunned and remained unconscious for
several hours. She has completely re-
covered from the shock, however The
door jam was torn off and the wood
work in the room badly splintered. The
lightning then passed into the cellar,
melting the wires that suspended a
hanging shelf.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

Advertisers get the cash trade.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

Keep your ears alert for the merry
chime of wedding bells.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

The onward march of weeds is fright
full.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

Frank Strothman has removed to his
Third ward property.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

A. Childs of Lindsborg was here on
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

Harley Morgan left Friday for Oh
ney. I'll. He will engage il the Iaun-
dry business there.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

A. l.. Hager is in the hotel business
at Cherryvale.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

We are surprised at the manner in
which our local contemporaries play
sucker" for the benefit of parsimi-
NOUS business firm of this city by
putting ali article from the sale of
which the firm expects to reap a hand
some profit. Advertising space in this
paper must be paid for.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

A. S. Cooke of Hoisington is now
travelling for the Rtna Loan company
of topeka,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

Our second nine play three games
with Stafford this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

The ladies of the Degree of Rebekah,
I. 0. 0. F., surprised Mrs. G. B. Nor
gan Saturday night to the number of
fifty and had a merry time until late
hour. The occasion was called forth
by the fact that Mrs. Morgan was
about to start east on an extended
visit
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

Charley Allison and Gus Schaeffer
went to Kansas City Monday on busi-
ness
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

John Bakhaus is up from Oklahoma a
on business"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

The guttersnipe is springing some
gags that tickled the ribs of Pharao.
One produced as original last Tuesday
appeared on the patent inside of the
Register two years ago. That's right,
brothers, organize a little admiration
society and shake hands across the
bloody chasm.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

j. J. Crawford of Massachusetts was
here the past week looking after his
landed interests.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

Advertisers get the cash trade.
The onward march of weeds is fright
full.
A. Childs of Lindsborg was here on
Friday.
Jonce Byers will soon go to Burton
to live.
D. G. Luse returned last night from
the strip
D. M. Woodburn is clerking at Allen
s. Wilson's.
A. l.. Hager is in the hotel business
at Cherryvale.
John Bakhaus is up from Oklahoma a
on business"
w. E. Wiley went down to Burlin-
game last week.
The DEMOCRAT job room guarantees
artistic printing.
Frank Strothman has removed to his
Third ward property
The rain Monday night was LIS
inches. a good rain.
The pop central committee meets in
this city next Saturday.
E. G. Cole and family left last week
for visit in Colorado.
0. S. Currier, the barber, has return
ed to work at Sterling
Keep your ears alert for the merry
chime of wedding bells.
Our second nine play three games
with Stafford this week.
Jim Savage visited his brother at
Humboldt. Kas., last week.
Miss Agnes Wildgen of Hoislngton
was here Monday, shopping.
Mrs. Roy Bidwell of Wichita is Wis
iting her mother. Mrs. frankie.
The second nine defeated Seward
Saturday by score of II to z.
Rev. Davis of the Methodist church
is enjoying two weeks vacation.
Nice peaches are selling on the
streets this week at 81 per bushel.
Picnic parties to the classic jungles
Of the Walnut are the proper thing.
Dark bay Kentucky brood mare for
sale cheap for cash by Max c. Shafer
dad" Quimby, the Santa Fe branch
engineer, is enjoying a layoff at Enid.
Mrs. Dida Patterson and son re-
turned Sunday night from their Iowa
visit.
The democratic convention of Rice
county meets at Lyons on September
18th.
H. Miss Nina Elmer of Hutchinson was
a guest of Miss Avice Giddings last
week.
Nick Sprinkler and Tony Anchsteter,
two solid Eilinwooders, were here or
Monday.
A. S. Cooke of Hoisington is now
travelling for the Etna Loan company
of Topeka.
Watermeions can now be bought at
reasonable price, and all the little coons
are happy,
J. J. Crawford of Massachusetts was
here the past week looking after his
landed interests.
Martin and V. S. Musil, two of Ell
linwood's standbys. were doing busi-
ness in town Tuesday.
DR.. j. f. Hess, who has spent three
months among old scenes in Ohio,
came home last Wednesday.
Finn Likes has secured good po-
sition at Ossawatomie. earpentering at
the railroad shops, and leaves today.
The services at the park Sunday
evening were the best attended OF any
this simmer. Rev. Barrett preached.
F. FL. A. Wright formerly of the
Central Normal college, has returned
to Great Be nd fer the fall and winter
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

The rain Monday night was LIS
inches. A good rain.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

UOE uluN Ill I'LL DLmuUttnI
There were So degrees fall in the
temperature from o'clock Sunday
evening until o'clock Monday morn
ing.
Orvill Frost of Jasper county, Mo-,
who was in attendance at the death
bed of his brother, returned home on
Monday.
| Mrs. Josie Dumont and daughter
left Tuesday morning for Eureka
Springs, Ark. where Mrs. Dumont has
property.
Miss Aida Borders came in from
Garden City Monday and left for her
new home in Independence. Mo-, in
the evening.
L. p. Bloss was pretty badly bruised
up early last week by his team run
ming away while on the way home to
| the north side.
Homer Kackleys has returned home
to Republic county. Orvllle Kackley,
our invincible pitcher, will teach
school at Galatia.
One Of our Ottawa exchanges pres
ents bank statement wherein the
amount of gold coin on hand is quoted
at 81 ,621-I6-2-1.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Smart cele-
brated their twenty-frst wedding an
| niversary at their home south of EIlin-
wood last Saturday.
County Superintendent Frank Nc
Kinney and wife on Friday became
the parents of fine boy. and are cor
respondingly happy.
Among out of town people who were
here on Monday we noticed Dan Willms
of EIlinwood, Ben j. Meyer of Clafin
and John Bement of Pawnee Rock.
Mrs. e. Rush of La Crosse died last
week. Mr.. and Mrs. Rush were resi-
dents of this city in the 70's and will
be remembered by many old timers.
Two Ellinwood ladies in very becom-
| ing bloomer bicycle costume were on
our streets Tuesday. We regret to say
that Great Bend is not up to date il
bicycle attire.
The school board at Ellinwood has
employed the corps Of teachers to teach
the public schools that taught last win
ter. All will occupy the same rooms
as last winter.
We think that before the theatrical
season opens the owners of the opera
house should put that auditorium in
better shape. A little plaster and
paint would work wonders.
Dell McCurley was down from Rus
sell county the first Of the week. He
says he will have good corn crop this
year-as good as he ever raised-and
some small grain to feed the babies.
The partnership heretofore existing
between RAIDER Bros. s. Sprinkler at Ell
linwood has been dissolved. The
business will be continued at the same
Sprinkler, John having withdrawn.
A genuine old soaker fell Monday
night and puts the ground in admirable
shape. for working, to say nothing
about making all the corn and forage
crops. The corn crop will be simply
immense.
Garnett Journal: j. II. Cannon of
this city went to Barton county last
Friday on business and reports the
coru crop in that portion of the state
the best ever known in the history of
the state.
The Ellinwood Advocate says Henry
Huffman is deputy international"
revenue collector. Congratulations,
Henry, and see if you can't lind box
of worm candy for Dunn at some of
the foreign seaports.
We will gladly give space to any
Communication relative TO the early
history of Barton county, reminiscent
ces, biographical sketches of pioneers,
or anything relating to the early set
Element of the county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

Mrs. Elnora Kirsh, who lived near
Otis, Rush county, died Tuesday of
lung trouble and was buried at Olmitz
Yesterday,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

The exhibition game at Mcpherson
Tuesday between Mcpherson and
Great Bend was called at the end of
the seventh inning on account of rain
with two scores each. The teams
played again yesterday, but no result of
the game has been received as we go to
nreSS
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

j. Teten of Albert was trading in
the county seat Tuesday. He thinks
the democrats have the winning ticket
this fall.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

Watermelons can now be bought at
reasonable price, and all the little coons
are happy
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

Hon. M. W. Cobun of the north side
and daughter, Mazda, were in the city
Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

The social at the NJ. E. parsonage
was attended by quite number of the
teachers, who seemed to enjoy them
selves.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

We are under obligations to S. C.
Emiey for interesting items concern
ing the normal and the cause Of educa-
finn
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

D. M. Woodburn is clerking at Allen
s. Wilson's.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

The corn fields look almost as en-
couraging as the report that the legis-
iature will not be called together next
winter
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

George Vaierius will receive almost
the entire vote of Homestead township
for sheriff. Such support speaks Iosder
than words for the honesty, ability
and respect in which George is held in
his own community. His nomination
came to hin unsought and was not the
work of ring politicians. Can as much
be said for tfe republican nominee?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

Master Ray Bell accompanied his
uncle, Dave Heizer, to Colorado last
week for a visit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

Jonce Byers will soon go to Burton
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

Miss Blanche Nlmocks is home from
the Emporia Normal school for the
S11U,uoor
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

Our manager has been unable to
make game with Winfield, which
club is wiping up everything in that
section of the state. Winfield seems
afraid to get out of the charmed circle
for fear of its laurels. Great Bend
stands ready to play WiRfeld at any
time or place and for any amount of
money
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

After month of suffering with cry
sipelas, Luther Frost died at his home
west of the city last Friday morning.
He was buried on Saturday. the Grand
Army having charge of the exercises.
Mr.. Frost was born in Illinois. June
is, 1912, and came to Barton county
in 1872, hOmesteading his farm on
section 2, Liberty township. His wife
died in 1882, and three children, Miss
Florence, Arthur and Elmer survive
him. Mr.. Frost was good citizen, q
highly conscientious and honorable
man, and the bereaved children and
relatives have the sympathy of all.
DR.. Payne of the State Normal spoke
to the students at the Institute on
'Short Methods in Arithmetic His
methods are simple, logical and brief
and are worthy of the attention of
every progressive teacher in the county.
His lecture in the evening was very in
teresting. Some of his statements in
regard to the authority of the school
teacher were strong, but before he fin
ished he established every polut he
made. The teachers who heard the
lecture realize that they have more
in the school than they ever
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

Lyons Democrat: Mrs. Ed. w.
Wood returned from Great Bend on
Monday, from visit of a week or
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-22

D. G. Luse returned last night from
tho OF ri
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-11
CUBAN RETOLUTION PLAYED OCT.
ONLY A SMALL BAND OF MARAUpBRs Nov
OPERATING-AMNEsTY OFFERED

ONLY SMALL. BAND OF MARAUDBRs now
oPERArING-AMNEsTy OFFERED
jacksonville Fla. March io-A dispatch 20 The
Times-Union' from Port Tampa, Fla. says. The
steamer Olivettc arrived today with alvices from
Cuba up to ! O'Clock SATURDAY La Lucia OF
Havana. publishes interview with Consui-t"n-
eral Wil!iarHs In which that gentleman denies any
knowledge Of request the part OF the Spanish
Government for his recall. General Williams states
very emphatcaly that his duty IS 20 protect Amer
lean citizens and their property. ana that be Will
do a; all hazards
From statements made by a haif score Of well
Informed passengers the so-caled revolution has
about pe;erel out. Last Tuesday the Government
issued q proclamation granting amnesty - az Hho
laid down their arms and Co.. fhc oath OF ale
glance within eight days. All bat about 30 of tho
insurgents have done so and th-sc divided into
two bands under the leadership ~ two negro
brothers. named Santurius Who operating near
Santiago. bI; ming plan alton buildings and raidus
stores belonging 70 those not In sympathy with
their cause The insIrgen;s aboIt Matanzis. who
were under the leadership Of cuban doctor
and GudTbcrto Gomez, have surrendered AMI taken
he oatn.
The killing Of Manuel Garcia the Jesse james
OF Cuba who had terrorizcl the Island for seven
years. has demoralized the bandits. wh1 sur
rendering under the amnesty pardon
julius Rendon, proprietor Of the FL Telegrafo
Hotel in Havana. reports everything quie; on the
island, with the exception OF Il SHlhH bahl near
Santiago. Mr. Rendon states that the leaders were
not ready for rebellion when several Of the smaller
bands took the fed. This put the Government on
guard and its prepara lions and precautions were
Of such effect to dispe all hope OF successful
insurrec'iOn The peop.e are taxed beyond endur-
ance. but their on.y hope for relief appears 10 DE
annexation the United States, which ali the bet
ter class Of citizens desire
Colonel Charles T. Sprague president OF the Dime
Savings Bank. II New-York. who has large In
terests in cuba reports the utter failure Of the
revolution. Colonel Sprague has visited an parts
OF the island. and states that eight miles from
Matanzas there is a small armed body, but that
thev are surrounded and pOwerless 10 injure
the Government seriously There are many bands
OF half-lawless marauders. but the Government
troops are able 70 keep them from massing. and
Will soon from present indicato1s. snPpress them.
Judge Edward G. Murphy, OF brooklyn. y. y. re-
turned to-day fully restored to health lie visited
all points of interest and reports that everything
is as quiet as a Sunday in BROOKLYN with the ex-
ceptOn of de daily parade of troops Judge Murphy
docs not Understand how a rebellion In cuba
amount 10 anything serious as he believes that "A
small contingent Of properly bred Brooklynltes
could do them all up.