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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12
KNISELEY bound OVER
The Sensation Over Which Hois-
ington Is Agog.
The Preliminary Examination Results
in KniseIey Being Held Uuder
Bonds OF Two Thousand.

HE DEMOCRAT re-
porter boarded the
P. B. s. Nj. express
Saturday morning
for Hoisington to
attend the prelimi-
trial of l.. NJ.
kniseley, charged
with shooting J. A.
Hall, Monday, Sep
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Cimarron Jacksonian: M. F. Dillon
who will be remembered by many Cim-
arronltes as the affable representative
of the Anheuser-Bush Brewing Co.,
has quit the road and is now on the re-
portorial force of the Kansas City Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Superintendent Daum says that par.
ents should not purchase books, states
etc., for the children until directed
what to get by the teacher.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12
Manning.

E. B. Cowgirl, editor of the Kansas
Farmer, Topeka, who owns fine farm
on Walnut creek, east Of Great Bend,
was here last week. He has arranged
to put up a twenty five foot wind mill
for irrigation purposes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Since the DEMOCRAT adopted the
rule of charging for locals of concerts,
socials, festivals, ETC., where an admis
sion fee is charged, we see that many
exchanges have followed suit. All
papers should take the same stand.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Jim Gates, IL years old, was arrest
ed on Friday last on complaint of Mrs
Haddock (colored) and placed under
800 bond on charge of house-breaking.
His hearing will come off before the
probate judge on Saturday. An effort
will be made to send him to the reform
school,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Mrs. Harry Klein and her daughters,
Pearla and Edna left Sunday morning
for st. Louis, where Mr.. Klein is locat-
ed and where the family will live in
future. Willie Klein will remain here
for the present in the employ of Dick
Manning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12
WILL NOT BE DECEIVED!
Desperate Efforts to Hold the Lib
eraI Voters in Line.
But the Intelligent Voter VIII Break
Away From Fads and Isnls and
Visionary Theories.

ARTON county's
one-horse populist
politicians are in
sore straits TO hold
the few voters who
still profess the pop
faith into line for
their county candi-
dates. All the lead
ing men in that
party, we mean the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

There will be teachers meeting for
the teachers of the city schools Satur-
day, September IA, at 2 p. H., in the
superintendent office. All teachers of
the city schools are requested to be
Drasnnt
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Correspondents will confer a favor
by dropping into the Office when in
town and getting supply of paper,
envelopes and stamps.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Judge Townsley. wife and children
left Saturday for visit at Sedalia and
other Missouri points. R. H. Moses
and son Frank of Sedalia, who have
been visiting here for some time ac-
companied them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Misses Dora McDougal and Maggis
Brewer of Pawnee Rock visited Satur
day and Sunday with Miss Julia Miller
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12
AN ENJOYABLE EVENT.

VERYONE attend
ing the Christian
Endeavor reception
and entertainment
at the college Satur-
day night pronounc-
ed it a highly enjoy
able affair. T b e
rendition of"Among
the Roses" by the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Attorneys Osmond and Hotchkis
had business before the appellate couI
at Garden City last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

On September II. II, Is and II we
will sell round trip tickets to Topeka
for 1856, final limit September "a.
W. ToRREY, Agent Santa Fe Route.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Sid Grain came in overland from the
strip Monday for few days visit, ae-
companied by his family. Sid IS lo-
Gated near Ore, Okla, where be has a
good claim. Crops in his locality are
good, except wheat, which was almost
failure. He says that all the Barton
county people who located in the strip
are well pleased and have plenty to
pull through the winter on.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Hiss Julia Miller's school at 50. Buff
falo township, begins next Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

The city schools will begin Monday
September Is. Let ali pupils try to be
present on the first day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Miss Edith Rush went up TO Beaver
township Sunday to visit few day
with her uncle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

If anything of interest is happening
in Barton county YOU are sure to learn
of it through the DEMoCRAT-for 81
a year, cash in advance.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Among the out Of town people here
Saturday we noticed: J. E. Forbes,
Ottawa; Mart Davis, Larned, J. w.
Winn, Jetmore; Ed Teed, Topeka.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12
IT IS APOPULAREI PAPER I
An All Home Print Newspaper at
Dollar a Year.
Agreeable Additions TO the List the
Past Week-It Pays 80 Publish
All the News.

UST 100cents make
one dollar and just
80 copies of III g
DEMOCRAT will go
TO your address for
that sum, less than
2 cents a week for
all the news. No
man is there who
cannot take a coun-
tY paper at { b at
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Jake Miller brought US some fine
samples of Jerusalem corn this week.
This cereal is an almost sure crop here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Allen Clay Whiteman of the La
Crosse Clarion went east Monday, on
his way to Pittsburg, Kan.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Miss Rose Rankin, a domestic with
the family of G. L. Moses in this city
died very suddenly on Wednesday ev-
ening of last week of apoplexy. She
was taken i'll on Tuesday and her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Rankin Of
Clarence township, were notified but
she died before they could reach the
city. The interment occurred from her
home on last Friday. Miss Rankin
was an estimable young lady. highly
respected by all and her death IS 3 sac
blow to those who knew her best She
was soon to have been united in mar
riage to a young man of Clarence town
ship.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Commercial travellers report wcnd-
erful revival in business.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

The south half of the county was
treated to fine shower Sunday even
ing. The rain was heavier south of US.
accompanied by hail, but no great
damage was done.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Probate Judge McCorkle offers to
issue marriage licenses at cost if the
crusty old bachelors of Great Bend
will pool issues and do their duty.
Come, boys, ''stand up for Kansas.n
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

1t seems that the stringent law, talk
ing, Christian science or anything prac-
ticed will not prevent cigarette smok-
ing among certain fien1ish youths. A
case lately came under our notice
where lady cured her child of the Gig
arctic habit by the simple, well-meas-
ured application of s'laying on hands. "
To make the remedy effectual she laid
ber left hand on the back of the boys
neck in an adhesive manner, and her
right hand on her slipper, and alter
nately with the yelps of the patient,
applied the slipper where it would do
the most good. The smoke was chang
ed from the top to the bottom; cure
was effected and relapse is not look
ed for.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Fred Evans left Sunday morning 70.
Kansas City, where his parents preced-
ed him last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Prof. G. S. Windsor, "a former student
at the college has been chosen superin-.
tendent of the McPhersen city schools.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Bruce Jones and Marshal Fosburg
have associated themselves together in
the mental plating business. MIR. Fos-
burg is a practical workman in that
line
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

DR.. Maffett left last Friday night for
Colorado Springs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Saturday was like a November da,
and overcoats were worn by those for
tunate enough to possess them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Henry J. Klein left last evening for
Denver with his son Walter, who will
enter the hospital for treatment.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

dad" McCracken went down into
Kingman county last week and
brought back load of peaches which
found ready sale at 75 cents per bushel.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12
To Advertisers.

Hereafter, in order to secure inser-
tiOn of advertisements same week pub
lication is desired, copy for ads must he
in this Office by noon on Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Mrs. John Lightbody and son Frank
left Saturday morning for their new
home at Clinton, Mo.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Henry christmas OF Oakland Cit,
Ind, is visiting his cousin, Mrs Bo
Brown, this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Mrs. II. P. Parker was visiting
sister at Budett the past week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

The largest melon yet brought in
weighed 492 pounds. A years SUBJ
scription goes to the winner.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Farmers, bring in samples of your
products. We want to ornament our
sanctum with them and show strang-
ers what we can do here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12
Leo wilcox sundayed in Clafiin.

The Woodmen have no assessment
for September.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

The Woodmen of Clafiin entertained
about twenty visiting brothers from
Frederick, Hoisington and Great Bend
last Friday night and q royal good time
was had
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12
Gard of Thanks.

We desire to express our thanks to
the kind friends who have shown so
much sympathy in our time of trouble
and distress.
j. L. PORTER,
W. II. PORTER,
WNoNA S. CoULTRUP,
ApDIE a. CROW.
LAURA E. PORTER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

j, j. Filburn of Heizer conducts
Dunkard services the second Sunday in
each month at the school house six
miles northeast of Hoisington.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

A girl baby came to gladden. the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. G.. A. Hooper
last Thursday and Charley's good ma
tured contenance is unusally benign in
consequence.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

II. G. Welch of Chicago father of W.
B. Welch of Cheyenne bottom came out
last week. He will be here some time
on business.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Barton county spent over s27, 900 las
year for teachers salaries.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

The depots along the Missouri Pacific
road are being painted cream color
The one at Hoisington received its
dose last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Mrs. G. D. Mccarthy, of Oklahoma.
former resident of Great Bend, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. John Dawson,
this week
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Bert SwartZ found his horse, adver-
tised as lost last week, on the Chey-
enne bottoms.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Mrs. Kingen of the north part OF the
comfy, near Verbeck, was down on a
visit to her sister, Mrs. Will Rush, Sat
nrdaV
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Smed Wilkinson, populist candidate
for sheriff, was caller Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Hiss Lizzie O'Neal of Raymond is
visiting her sister, Mrs. NJ. P. Parker.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Dan Bird, who will be the next coun-
ty commissioner for the third district,
was in town Saturday, accompanied by
his wife and children.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

ton of Halls wound. The ball pene-
trated at the sixth rib about one inch.
He exhibited the ball taken from the
wound.
Mrs. Anna McMahan saw Kniseiey
back of Degen's store on the day of the
shooting and heard him tell a strange
man that he would kill Hall before
night.
The other witnesses were A. L.
Peugh, John Typer and John Huston
and their testimony did not vary ma
terially from the other witnesses.
AT the conclusion of the evidence,
the cases were submitted without ar
gument and Justice Lytle bound Knis-
eley over to the district court at s., 900
bonds.
Kniseley gave bond. E. G. Emiey,
John Johnston, G.. w. Woodburn and
W. W. Truxal acting as his bondsmen.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

price especially when he can get ALL
the news presented in terse and read
abls shape. However, if there is any
one in the county who is too poor to
take a county paper, he or she will be
sent the DEMOCRAT six months free
upon making such statement in writ.
ing to the publishers. The DEMOCRAT
list is growing rapidly, showing that
an all home print paper at 81 a year is
bound to win. We want 1000 list by
January 1. and acknowledge receipt of
the following yearly subscriptions since
or1r- Lost ;couc-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

n. Webber. Dubuque's postmaster
and merchant, called ON Monday for a
supply of stationery He says larger
acreage of wheat will be put in than
ever before in his country. the ground
being in fine condition.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

In these hard times, when economy
is the rule in all departments, it is
cheering to note that the amusements
of the young and the giddly are not to
abridged for lack of funds, since a
Great Bend township dance fiddler has
started the fashion of taking his pay
fof playing for dances in chickens; so
that in tight pinch the fellow that
can't raise the money to pay the fiid-
dler has only to start out and rob hen
roost the night before and his music for
the next dance is assured without ex
pense.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Miss Grace Gano and Mrs. J. R..
Baker were down from Pawnee Rock
SATURDAY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Miss Elise Moss went to Kansas City
Tuesday to visit with friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Don't you suppose your neighbor is
tired of loaning his DEMOCRAT?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

The Great Bend ball players who
signed with other clubs have found
that ''all is not gold that glitters," and
and rumor says that they are not
averse to having the club reorganized.
The fact is, Great Bend is one of the
most appreciative towns in Kansas for
good base ball. Paying crowds at
tended every game this season. When
the swelling of inflated craniums is re-
duced somewhat we expect to see some
more good games here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Postmaster Wildgen and George A.
Orr were over from Hoisington Mon
day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

jim McMulIin, Frank Rose, Bon
Dawson and Billy Frame have signed
to play with Mcpherson the balance of
the base ball season. Joe McMullin
has signed with Enterprise.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Great Bend Lodge No. 127, A. o. U.
W., has 160 members in good standing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Earl Jordan, former salesman with
Charley Beye, is now with Henry Ny
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Arrangements are being made for a
grand public picnic, with platform
dance, band music and all things enjoy
able, at Valentine Kramer's grove,
miles south of Dubuque, on September
18th. The picnic will be for the bene-
fit of the Dubuque Cornet Band, and
good time is assured all who attend.
The committee of arrangements ex
tends an invitation to everybody.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Frank Lightfoot is fitting up an Office
over Hooper's drug store.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

LosT-Western Union Telegraph
company messengers badge. Leave at
this office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Eighty certificates will be granted
students of the late normal, making
1872 certificates in force in the county
not including Great Bend city teachers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

W. FL. Brown left last night for
three weeks visit with his sen Charley
u Denver
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

Regular services were held at all the
churches Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

A jury in Probate Judge McCorkle's
court on Monday adjudged Miss Daisy
Tamplin insane, and application has
been made for her admission to the
asylum. Her afflictiOn was brought
about by i'll health and the legion
friends Of the family hope for her
speedy recOYarY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

There are about a half dozen boys
who make a practice of being at the
depots at traintime and may be seen
swinging On the engine and cars. 1t
is very dangerous and it is only mat
ter of time until some of them are
killed or crippled for life. Someone is
neglecting very serious duty in not
having the habit broken up.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

H. Horine left Tuesday morning fol
a visit in Indiana.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-09-12

gument and Justice Lytle bound Knis-
bonds.
Kniseley gave bond, E. G. Emley,
John Johnston, G. w. Woodburn and
W. w. Truxal acting as his bondsmen.
H. HORNE left Tuesday morning for
visit in Indiana.
Regular services were held at all the
churches Sunday.
Frank Lightfoot is fitting up an Office
over Hooper's drug store.
Barton county spent over s27 900 last
year for teachers salaries.
Miss Elise Moss went to Kansas City
Tuesday to visit with friends.
Smed Wilkinson, populist candidate
for sheriff, was caller Monday.
Great Bend Lodge No. 127, A. o. U.
W., has 160 members in good standing.
Postmaster Wildgen and George A.
Orr were over from Hoisington Mon
day.
Earl Jordan, former salesman with
Charley Beye, is now with Henry Ny
ers.
Miss Grace Gano and Mrs. J. R..
Baker were down from Pawnee Rock
Saturday.
W. FL. Brown left last night for a
three weeks visit with his sen Charley
n Denver.
Losr-Western Union Telegraph
company messengers badge. Leave at
this Office.
Bert Swartz found his horse, adver-
tised as lost last week, on the Chey-
enne bottoms.
Mrs. John Lightbody and son Frank
left Saturday morning for their new
home at Clinton, Mo.
Allen Clay Whiteman of the La
Crosse Clarion went east Monday, on
his way to Pittsburg, Kan.
Saturday was like November day
and overcoats were worn by those for
tunate enough to possess them.
Henry J. Klein left last evening for
Denver with his son Walter, who will
enter the hospital for treatment.
Jake Miller brought US some fine
samples of Jerusalem corn this week.
This cereal is an almost sure crop here.
Prof. G. S. Windsor, "a former student
at the college has been chosen superin-.
tendent of the McPhersen city schools.
Mrs. Kingen of the north part OF the
comfy, near Verbeck, was down on
visit to her sister, Mrs. Will Rush, Sat
urday.
Mrs. G. D. Mccarthy, of Oklahoma,
former resident of Great Bend, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. John Dawson,
this week.
II. G. Welch of Chicago father of W.
B. WeIch of Cheyenne bottom came out
last week. He will be here some time
on business.
The depots along the Missouri Pacific
road are being painted cream color.
The one at Hoisington received its
dose last week.
Dan Bird, who will be the next coun-
ty commissioner for the third district,
was in town Saturday, accompanied by
his wife and children.
J, ]. Filburn of Heizer conducts
Dunkard services the second Sunday in
each month at the school house six
miles northeast of Hoisington.
Eighty certificates will be granted
students of the late normal, making
1872 certificates in force in the county.
not including Great Bend city teachers.
Jim McMulIin, Frank Rose, Bon
Dawson and Billy Frame have signed
to play with Mcpherson the balance of
the base ball season. Joe McMullin
has signed with Enterprise
n. Webber. Dubuque's postmaster
and merchant, called on Monday for a
supply of stationery. He says larger
acreage of wheat viii be put in than
ever before in his country. the ground
being in fine condition.