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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

which sIe advertised in the DEMOCRAT
In bis younger days he was fireman
on the Iowa Central road and tells the
following thrilling story of an adven-
ture he had there:
1T zas the first season the road was
opened. / was firing then. We had
a heavy train. and the second car from
the engine was hay car. Those hay
cars are Ike other box cars, only larger
aud higher, We were going up heavy
grade north of New Sharon, Iowa. The
night was very dark, and we were gett-
ing on fairly. when just before We came
TO the top of this grade we discovered
that the hay far was on fire. AWAY
of there in the woods there wasn't the
slightest chance of saving it; and the
only thought was how to save the rest
Of the train The engineer was g man
of nerve. and did not hesitate. He de-
termined if possible to ditch the burn
ing mass. Quickly detaching the re-
mainder of the train, We drew the
burning car just over the summit of
the grade. drew the pin, and putting on
steam to get out of Its way, left it to
rua down the grade unattended. When
near the foot of the grade the engineer
jumped from the engine and quickly
placed some blocks of wood on the
track, hoping that when the car struck
them the wheels would miss the rails
and it would be thrown down the en-
bankment. But by this time the heav-
lily loaded car had acquired a fearful
speed. and to my dismay 1 saw it leap
over the distractions which were in
tended to ditch 1T, and come toward me
as if with no thought of stopping.
Without waiting moment for orders,
L opened wide the throttle and began
to get away from it. Just ahead was
another up grade, and, obi how 1
prayed that that car wouldn't get up
enough speed TO go over the summit
1t came almost to q standstiH at the
top, but on it came, the fiery tongues
streaming out behind. I knew that
the only salvation was to make siding
two miles away, aud throwing her
wide open few for it. L ran close
up to the swith. leaped from the ca b
and with the coal hammer smashed
the switch lock. When L got the en.
gine in on the siding and threw the
switch for the main line the fiery mon
stsr vas almost upon me, and it swept
BY at terrific speed sweething, kissing
furnace. The first thing 1 did when 1
got back into the CAB was to look in
glass to see if my hair had whitened.
Then vent up the road after the
train. Yes you bet the boys were gla d
ITO see nae. We found the debris of the
hay car few miles further on. I quit
railroading soon afterward and went
into the patent medicine businessmen
quite so exciting. but much more con-
dncive to longevity especially when
you use Beggs' remedies
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

have done justice to the occasion to
the citizens and brothers and sisters of
Hoisington for our magnificent enter
tainment, and after an hour spent in
social chat and acquaintanceship the
visitors departed, feeling and knowing
beyond the peradventure of a doubt
that the A. o. U. w. is the grandest
fraternal order on this earth, and lhe
citizens of Hoisington are the most
successful entertainers On all the earths
and planets. IVES.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

A cross mark (x) after your name
written ON this paper means that you
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that unless some satisfactory arrange
meet is made with the publishers your
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cRAr is only 81 Year-less than &c.
week-and at this price we cannot
do credit business with anyone.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21
To Advertisers.

Hereafter. in order to secure inser-
tion of advertisements same week pub
ileation is desired, copy for ads must be
in this oGiee by Monday noon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

The Workmen are making great
preparations for their ball on Thanks
giuing, the 2Sth, and the indications
are that it will be one of the best balls
of the season; at any rate lovers of the
ball room ara looking forward to the
event with great eagerness.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

Amos johnson and j. F. Hewitt
won their suit in the supreme court
against the Santa Fe railway for dam
ages. Their livery barn at Eilinwood
was set afire by spark from a loco
motive and they will recover 81, 900.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

The Christian Endeavor Society of
the Presbyterian church have procured
the services of the Cooper College Quar-
tette, which VIII appear in this city, at
the Presbyterian church. Wednesday
evening November q. Admission 25
and Is cents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

Neal Erwin and Hiss Julia Smith
(colored1 were married at the A, NJ. E.
church Sunday afternoon by Rev. w.
F. Barr, and have gone to housekeep
ing in the Fourth ward.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

Joe Sprinkler, Dick Bosse and V. S.
Musil and son were Ellinwood Work
men to take in all the good things in
sight at the A. o. U. w. meeting at
Hoisington Monday night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

Walter Buckland is yet confined to
his room from the cut received few
weeks ago in his leg. He is very rest
less and on Monday physicians were
compelled to again open the wound
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

D. N. Helzer and family of Colorado
Springs passed through Monday en-
raute to Mediapolis, la, to participate
in the celebration of the golden we'd
ding of Mr.. Heizer's parents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

James Gill of the south side had a
time, and il became so bad that he
came to town Friday and had it am
putated.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21
ThanksgiYing Postofioa Honra.

Thanksgiving day being legal boli-
day, no money order business will be
done at the postefice on that day. The
delivery will be open from to IL a. m.
and from to $50 p m., on that day,
WILL E. STOKE, Postmaster.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

The railroad boys of Hoisington have
arranged for a dance next Tuesday
night, the 26th, the proceeds to be de-
voted to the aid of Stanley Siddorn,
who recently lost his legs in railroad
accident.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21
NUMBER IS.
HIS THRILLING TALN
travelling Agent BeaIe Recalls :
air-Raising Experience.
Chasesz BY a Ffery Desnen en- she Eoua
Geaeras Roed-Prefsrs the Pasens
Gedleine Trade 90 FIrIn<.
HERE comes to the

HERE comes to the
city of Great Bend
about once a year
a jolly knight ofthe
grip ID the person
Of J. V. Beale, who
represents Beggs S
Co, Chicago, pro-
prietors of a num-
Der of proprietary
remedies. all Of
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

A concert by the best musicians of
this city will be given Wednesday, De-
cember 4, at the opera house, Save
your money for good time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

We were in error last week in nam
ing W. I'll. Grant as former owner of
the EIlinwood mills. We should have
had it Charles Grant.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

G. E. WymaR was up from Rush
county Thursday. He still has 35
acres of wheat to sow.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

Mrs. A. L. MojOnier and daughter
were down froLn Larned Monday to
visit the "old man.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

Joe Troillet, the popularcigarmaker,
made trip through the western part
of the state the first of this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

w. E. Carr made bicycle trip to
the west part of the state last week in
the interest of the Great Bend Mills.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

The wife of J. Bush, who lives a
short distance north of the city, died
last Sunday and was buried the follow
ink day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

Hrs. Charley Morrison and family
came in from Missouri last week glad
10 be back once more.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

There are 5000, 900 trees of this years
growth ready for free distribution at
at the Dodge City forestry stations.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

Frank Eastey of Sedaiia. No, visited
relatives here last week. enroste to Cal.
ifornia.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

The Sons of Veterans initiated
Charles Keller of Albert Tuesday
night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

Friends and neighbors to the number
of thirty stormed the home of William
Hood, in the north suburbs. Monday
night and spent pleasant evening. Ii
was genuine surprise. The occasion
was the seventy first birthday of Mrs.
Hood
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

Mr.. and G. B. Morgan are visiting
Will Legg and family at Lewiston, Mo.
They will be home in about two weeks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

Preaching at the Presbyterian church
by w. E. Browning, PHI. D., of Garden
City, Kan, Sabbath morning and even
ing, December 1.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

w. W. George, prominent merch-
ant of Bison, Rush county, was here
on business Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

District court adjourned over from
Saturday to Tuesday. and is still grind
ing on the celebrated johnson and
GanO steer case as We go to press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

Miss Florence Frost begins teaching
school in the p. A. Potts district
south side-on the 25th inst.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

4 license to marry issued to Theo
Baeumel and Miss Ricks Breeme OF
Lakin township.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

The college quartette furnished the
music at tho Congregations church on
Sunday evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

G. S. Emery, who lives on Blood
creek, north of Olmitz, was in town
Thursday on business. All nature
smiles over there.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

Miss Floy Gilmore was pleasantly
surprised Thursday evening by num-
Der of her young friends, who spent a
happy evening in honor of her birth
daY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

State Bank Commissioner Bridentha
was in the city on Saturday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

The city is infested with skunks and
their devine affuvia permeates the at
mosphere wherever you go.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

D. c. Luce has received another
consignment of 5000 rainbow trout
for free distribution
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21
A NOTABLE WEDDING
The Ficker-Seus NuptiaIs at Odin
on the Ioth Inst.
Young People United in Marriage
A List of tn Gifts.

4 are sure that never
in the history of the
Odin neighbOrhood
was there a more
joyous event than
was the wedding of
Frank J. Flicker and
Miss Mary Seus, on
Tuesday, the 18th
inst. The ceremony
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

A fine boy baby was born to Mr.
and Mrs. w. E. Butler, west of town
Tuesday morning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21
Advertised Letters.

Following is list Of letters remaining uncaIIe
for n Ehe postoshce at Great Bend for the week
ending November 90, 1895:
BSe<soEs s BrowD, Samuel
Heltcp5 Lille Harper, Thomas
Johnass. sarzhJ LeePer, WmF
k1bze1Fa, z Reaheer, Frank
Woodward. II
Perspns calling for any Of the above letters Will
Please szy tssdFertised.D WILL Z. STOKE. Pm
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

w. F. Putnam came down from Nc
Cracken to Sunday with his family.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

December 13, for a pair of mitteus
{ needed by a little girl, aud the last
order was on july 10-a sack of flour
furnished to probably the oldest man
IN the city. During the month of De-
cember eight orders were issued to the
amount Of $15.16; January forty nine,
$50. SO; February thirty two. S3S so;
March twenty eight, S3l 40; April
fourteen. sl9 40; May six. $3.50; June
Five, So O5, July one, 81. Number of
orders l43. total 81 1859: add 81 so for
stub books and it gives S2l6 10, which
was the amount spent during the year.
leaving $I9 9S in the treasury, or three
cents more than was actually collected.
THIS $2l3 10 was distributed as follows:
First ward, SIS; Second ward, S62 45;
Third ward, s62 43; Foer;h ward
S74.8l; for white persons, $50 81; col
many orders, but the amounts were
small. The amount spent for actual
| relief was SlS1. "a; on public improve
ments S32. .35. Much more would have
been accomplished had the weather
been favorable. No work could be
done until January 81, and very little
during January and February. OF the
am ount spent for actual relief $S4 50
was for coal, S64 for groceries and
S22.91 for dry goods; S4 was paid for
nursing a sick woman and $3.50 for
medicine.
During the year our city papers very
kindly donated S21 SO in printing
quite an item. and a matter probably
overlooked by many.
You will see that the workings of
this organization necessitated great
amount of work, yet the good accomp,
lished was worth far more than all
the labor it cost. Mistakes may have
been made-they usually are, try as
hard as you can to avoid them, but a
generous public will no doubt over
look them in looking beyond. The
club was certainly the means of doing
a vast amount of good and no doubt
brought relief to many homes where
there had been cold and hunger. Forty
six different families in this city were
given aid, and many of them would
have suffered before they would have
asked for aid More than one needy
family received help and knew not
from whence it came.
Did it ever occur to You when you
attended one of these entertainments
that the small amount you gave might
yet be enough to buy pair of mittens
for some child suffering from the cold,
put bread in poor mans mouth or
help to keep some unfortunate family
from freezing? Last winter was most
severe, we may not see its equal il
years; yet who can tellp Preparations
should be made for the coming winter
January is our severest month and it
will be seen from the above report
that more than twice as much was
spent in that month as in any other
Be prepared to meet whatever emerg-
ency may arIse-let us be up aud doingl
In conclusion [ desire to thank the
public for the cordial support it has
given US aud the interest manifested
throughout the year. 1t speaks well
for our city in showing the nature of
our people.
Had it not been for your assistance
the Public Improvement and Relief
club could not have been made a sue
cess. g. NJ. Moss, Secretary.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

A girl baby was born to Mr.. ant
Mrs. Al. Mayes on Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

Mrs. W. B. Hadlock of Sterling Wis
tied Mrs. West last week. Mrs. West
entertained friends Monday in her
honor
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

Harry Morgan took the second de
gree in the Workmen Tuesday evening
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

Mr.. and Mrs. j. George Brinkmar
are visiting in Kansas City, Kan.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

Hon. Sam Peters of Newton was at
tending court here On Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

w. 81. Campbell of Oklahoma is at
tending court here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

Mrs. Ben J. Meyer of Claf1in is {
guest of Mrs. G. Samuels.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

Henry Wildgen. Hoisington's popu
lar postmaster, was in the city Monday
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

If you desire to pay your subscription
to the DEMOCRAT and have not the
cash, bring wheat, corn, oats, fruit
chickens or anything under the sun but
old clothes or horses. As to old
clothes, we are amply supplied for the
present and we invariably refuse to
take horses on subscription unless a
years feed is included in the deal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

Miss Nellie Dodge entertained friends
Friday evening in charming manner.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

Miss Edith Rhodes is convslescing
after an attack of fever.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

A freight engine and eight cars were
ditched near Dodge Tuesday. George
O'Brien was injured, but not seriously.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

Allison Brothers have put in new
scales at their lower Main street yards
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

Mrs, D. C. Luse was called to Galv;
yesterday by the serious illness of he
mother.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

Mrs. George Ripple aud Mss Gray OF
Larned visited in this city last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21
FOR SWEET CHARITY!
The Public improvement and Re-
lief Club and Its Work.
George N. Moss, the Secretary. Gives
'ssThe DemOerac'' an Interesting
Review of the Work.
HEcitizens of Great

He citizens of Great
Bend were called
by Mayor E. W.
w. Noses TO meet
at the city council
chamber, On The
evening of Novem
Der l9, 1894, for
purpose of forming
an organization to
aid the needy dur
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

E. B. Smith was in Hutchinson or
legal business. Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

A good pair of mems arctics worth
81 at Rehn's for 75c.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

Dave Harris is attending school at
Bushnell, LII.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

Many of the Great Bend Workmen
who visited Hoisington last Monday
matter with Rev. Stewart of that town.
They say that in his address Of well
come he seemed to give the impression
that his towns reputation was of
color. Great Bend people had not
heard of it before. What is ''eatin'
on'' the reverend gentIeman's mind?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

a 2-year-old daughter of Charles e
Dodge came near reducing his fine
north side residence to ashes an We'd
nesdaY evening of last week. The
little one secured match and lighted
it in a closet, igniting her clothing and
setting fire to those hanging on the
wall. The child ran screaming to its
mother, who smothered the fire and
gave the alarm. Fortunately Mr.
Hayes and son James were close By and
succeeded in extinguishing the Ere in
the closet, bat not until clothing TO the
value of 800 had been destroyed. The
child was severely, though not danger
ously burned about the body.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

Mrs. nj, Gllimare is on the sick list.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

Ex-Chaplain Briggs has located at
Delta, Colo.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21
AN A. @. U. ". EVENT
Hoisington Workmen Do Them
selves Proud Indeed.
A Special Train, a DeIIghffuI Program
and a SumptHOus Feast-GEand
Master Wallace Present!
~| HE fraternity of a

HE fraternity of a
community is its
hope and salvation.
The good feeling
engendered; broad
ening of our opin
ions of our fellows;
the insight We get
into the better part
of our neighbors,
and the opportuni-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21

Friday was Santa Fe pay day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-11-21


ence with him. When the -CoIone
founded the summer resort, Green,
Springs, in Vernon county, Missouri
Governor Stone owned fine stocl
farm near by. Colonel Greene has
a great fund of anecdote in which the
popular governor cuts figure.
The Workmen are making grea
preparations for their ball on Thanks
giuing, the 28th. and the indications
are that it will be one of the best balls
of the season; at any rate lovers of the
ball room ara looking forward to the
event with great eagerness.
Amos johnson and j. F. Hewitt
won their suit in the supreme court
against the Santa Fe railway for dam
ages. Their livery barn at Ellinwoo
was set afire by spark from loco
motive and they will recover 81 900.
Walter Buckland is yet confined to
his room from the cut received few
weeks ago in his leg. He is yer rest
less and on Monday physicians were
compelled to again open the wound.
d. n. HelZer and family of Colorado
Springs passed through Monday en-
raute to Mediapolis, la, to participate
in the celebration of the golden we'd
ding of Mr.. Heizer's parents.
Joe Sprinkler, Dick Bosse and Y. S.
Musil and son were Ellinwood Work
men to take in all the good things in
sight at the A. o. U. w. meeting at
Hoisington Monday night.
Neal Erwin and Hiss Julia Smith
(colored1 were married at the A, NJ. E.
church Sunday afternoon by Rev. w.
F. Barr, and have gone to housekeep
ing in the Fourth ward.
James Gill of the south side had a
finger badly bruised about harvest
time, and il became so bad that he
came to town Friday and had it am
putated.
A concert by the best musicians of
this city will be given Wednesday, De.
cember 4, at the opera house, Save
your money for good time.
We we're in error last week in nam
ing W. I'll. Grant as former owner OF
the Ellinwood mills. We should have
had it Charles Grant.
The wife of J. Bush, who lives q
short distance north of the city, died
last Sunday and was buried the follow
ink day.
w. E. Carr made a bicycle trip to
the west part of the state last week in
the interest of the Great Bend Mills.
Joe Troillet, the popularcigarmaker
made trip through the western par
of the state the first of this week.
Mrs. A. L. Mojonier and daughter
were down FROM Larned Monday to
visit the "old man.
a fine boy baby was born to Mr.
and Mrs. w. E. Butler, west of town
Tuesday morning.
Tho cOllaoo ouartotto furniohad m.
music at tho Congregational church OF
Sunday evening.
Miss Nellie Dodge entertained friend
Friday evening in charming manner
Harry Morgan took the second de
gree in the Workmen Tuesday evening
Mr.. and Mrs. j. George Brinkmai
are visiting in Kansas City, Kan.
w. F. Putnam came down from Nc
Cracken to Sunday with his family.
State Bank Commissioner Bridentha
was in the city on Saturday.
A girl baby was born to Mr.. an,
Mrs. Al. Mayes on Sunday.
w 81. Campbell of Oklahoma is at
tending court here.
Mrs. Nj. Gillmare is on the sick list