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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Sam Slower of Independent township
announces as a republican candidate
for register of deeds IN the Clafiin
Leader of last week. Sam is good
citizen. as republicans go, and that we
cannot look forward TO the pleasure of
having him as a resident of Great
Bend is to be regretted. Henry Klein,
the democrotic incumbent, will hold
the office tor two years yet, anyway.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

State Superintendent E. Stanley of
Topeka was in the city on Tuesday to
look into the matter of dividing school
district No. 46, in Washburn precinct.
Liberty township, and forming a joint
district with Stafford county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

The Beacon man and several others
have given the new management Of the
DEMOCRAT complimentary mention,
which we shall reproduce next week.
We shall, however, take the liberty to
cut out the Beacon's insinuation that
the editor is a republican. The fact
that the senior editor of this paper was,
holding the same position ten years.
ago this month; that he was repeatedly
a democratic delegate while at Pawnee
Rock and member OF the democratic
county central committee; that he was
elected township trustee at Pawnee'
Rock on the democratic ticket in 1888;
that he was delegate to the Missouri
democratic convention in 1891 from
the Tenth ward, Kansas City; that he
conducted democratic paper in Kan
sas City up to the time he came to
Great Bend, should not prevent the
boys from having their little Joke.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Rev. S. E. Busser will hold Episcopal
services at the church building west of
the postOffice, on Broadway, Sunday
morning at IL o'clock. Subject will
be ''Aaron's Rod" Ali are cordially
invited to attend
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

In the district court on Monday
from Tom Ely, without alimony. The
six children are to be divided equally
between the parents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Here in Great Bend we have
great and flagrant violation Of law
that needs attention. We refer to the
gangs of blasphemous and profane
loafers that squat around on goods
boxes and ratings and use language
that would put South sea pirate to
blush. We have heard the diff
ferent phases of the ''joint" situa-
tion discussed in language so horrible
that the business of joint keeping
appears respectable in contrast. And
this, too, by people who consider them
selves respectable
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

It seems hard for some people to
get over the hard times. You should
remember that as times get better the
mechanic and laboring man should get
better pay. Justice will not ask, What
is the least you will work forg" but
rather, What is the best can payp'
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

We hear of much petty thieving in
town. Harry Shore and Charley Alli-
son have had harness stolen lately.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

The DEMOCRAT's corps of correspond
ents have added much to the interest
of the paper, and their efforts Will be
as greatly appreciated by the present
editors as they were By the former
editor. This paper proposes to main
tain its record of being the best local
paper in the county, and we hope to
have every locality represented in its
columns. The addressed envelopes
furnished by Mr.. Stoke can be used
just the same as formerly. Those of
the correspondents who have used up
their supplies can be resupplied by
notifying the publishers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Guy Verbeck was down from Uuion
township Sunday, making short visit
to his uncle, Win A Rush.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

George Gano, the handsome repub-
lican candidate for county clerk, was
down from Pawnee Rock Friday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Are the commercial club people max
ing any effort TO secure the annual en-
campment of the state militia? The
state military board has been looking
for q place, and Great Bend should
reach out after 1t.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Fine showers Friday, Saturday and
Sunday nights did a world of good and
practically insured corr crop.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Will FEEDER has purchased the Fry
berger property, south of Myron Gill
more's, and moved in on Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Arthur Curry and wife, Eve miles
north Of town, rejoice in the carnival Of
a fine girl at their home.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Rube Charles has purchased the
Flanley property and will occupy the
same about August 1st,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

The DEMOCRAT wants your next Or
der for job printing. We deliver work
when promised and guarantee satisfac-
ton. Our prices are always right.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

The annual school meetings will
be held to-day. The teachers are al
ready applying for schools and some of
them for as many schools as they can,
expecting to get their choice of the
lot. The practice of applying for so
many schools causes the impression
that there is surplus of teachers, and
there is a corresponding difference in
wages.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

About as neat an establishment in
the bakery and restaurant line as our
town has ever seen has been opened at
the old Bakhaus stand by j. II. Jack
son, formerly of Larned. L. l.. Dud-
rev is his baker.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Say, you Great Bend fogy y0aaerchant,
did you ever hear anyone accuse John
Wannamaker of being fool? Yet he
spends 500, 900 year for advertising,
and the man who writes his ads gets
SIS 900 year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Eugene Tilleux of Tribune, editor of
the Western Homestead, was one of
our callers on Friday,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Mrs. Althea Briggs-Stryker made a
trip to Kansas City last week. at
Topeka a Journal reporter was granted
whole column interview. The fair
goddess of reform seems to be very
popular at Topeka.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

For the benefit of those who want to
know the meaning of the phrase fin de
steele we will say that it means in
French 'sfind a sickle''-and cut weeds.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Grant Dickinson, the Apollo of the
foothills, came in from La Junta last
week on business"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

a. II. Hoskins Of the Norcatur Reg
lister dropped ia to see us Saturday OF
his way east overland.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Mrs. StiIlman, who visited with A.
Nj. Button, returned home to Genoa,
Neb., on Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Garden City Imprint: FIRED Minis
now rides wheel. Miss Lizzie Ghoe-
ring came up from Great Bend, where
she had been attending school, the first
of the week, and was the guest Of the
Misses Pearce. "
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

w. w. Hickman of Seward, one of
the solid men of the south side, was
caller last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Tke DEMOCRAT job room has been
taxed to its utmost capacity the past
week. Good work at honest prices
is our motto.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

G. E. Young of this township is up
from the strip. The harvest down
there was meagre.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Suppose you should die and be in
arrears to the DEMOCRAT, where do
you suppose you would go? We shad-
der to think of it,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Henry Huffman rode up from Ellin-
wood on his wheel last week. We are
glad to learn that his father, Colonel
Huffman, has about recovered from
his illness.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Mrs. Anna Parker is back from her
trip to the mountains.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Fred Steckel and his mother, Mrs.
F. A. Steckel, were up from Ellinwood
last Thursday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Keep your troubles to yourself, for
when out tell them you are taking up
the time of the man who is waiting to
tell his
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Joseph Schneider of near Albert was
in the city Tuesday on business.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Miss George Hume visited in Hut
Crimson last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Mrs. Sam Qwinn is away on visit
and Mrs. Crume Pegan and daughters
are keeping house for Sam doing her
absence.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

The republican political pot is boil
ing and stopping over.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Notwithstanding the evident desire
of both parties to handle the liquor
question carefully, the rush for drinks
at the candidates expense continues.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Union church service at the park
next Sunday evening", conducted by
Rev. S. E. Busser Subject, 1.-The De-
ceitful Heart" Larger and more COM
Portable seating arrangements have
been made and everybody is cordially
invited
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Miss Belle Brown went TO Kinsle
Saturday for six weeks vacation.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

The lawn mower is a good thing
push it along.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

The water company is doing much
to improve the service in this city. In
places where the dirt had blown off Of
the pipes they have been lowered, and
drains put in at each hydrant to pre-
vent freezing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Tobias 3. Unruh, has been appointed
administrator of the estate of Benja-
min j. Unruh. The estates personal
property will be sold at public auction
on August 81.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Mother Bickerdyke will attend the
Rush county soldiers reunion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

This is the time of year when ice is
just what it is cracked up to be.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Mrs. G. w. Murphy, who has bee
quite i'll, is improving.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Isn't it queer that person can get
anything in this town on Sunday ex-
cept shave?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Albert Allison rejoices. A fine boy
came to his house last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

The DEMOCRAT job rooms turn out
artistic and up-to-date work. We
have the only new style job faces that
have come to Great Bend in ten years.
When we get through with your work
it doesn't have the appearance of hav-
ing been set up out of the heh box,
linked with the Office towel ond printed
by sitting on the form.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Captain Francis has been appointed
city attorney of Hoisington.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Poverty will not stalk in the county
this year, but corn will.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

S. Gano went to Rush county last
week to look after his cattle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

R. e. Mabry, representing the ST..
Louis Globe-Democrat, was in town on
Saturday
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Eugene Tilleux of Tribune, editor of
the Western Homestead, was one of
our callers on Friday,
Mrs. Sam Qwinn is away on visit
and Mrs. Crume Pegan and daughters
are keeping house for Sam doing her
absence.
Tke DEMOCRAT job room has been
taxed to its utmost capacity the past
week. Good work at honest prices
is our motto.
Suppose you should die and be in
arrears to the DEMOCRAT, where do
you suppose you would go? We shad-
der to think of it,
The DEMOCRAT wants your next Or
der for job printing. We deliver work
when promised and guarantee satisfac-
ton. Our prices are always right.
Notwithstanding the evident desire
of both parties to handle the liquor
question carefully, the rush for drinks
at the candidates expense continues.
Henry Huffman rode up from Ellin-
wood on his wheel last week. We are
glad to learn that his father, Colonel
Huffman, has about recovered from
his illness.
Tobias B. Unruh, has been appointed
administrator of the estate of Benja-
min j Unruh. The estates personal
property will be sold at public auction
on August 81.
Prof. J. r. Bickerdyke of Russell
was elected to the principalship Of the
Kansas Wesleyan college last week.
He is reputed to be one Of the foremost
educators of the west.
jim Dalziel came over from Claflin
Monday evening to ''help friend" in
the First ward republican caucuses.
Jim never forgets friend and h a-rdly
ever fOrgives al enemy.
Jake Deal Vas down from the north
side Tuesday. He says there is going
to be an abundance of the fruits of the
earth over there this season if the
clouds do not roll by too soon.
Andy Powelson is figuring on getting
two crops Of potatoes this year. He
has just harvested crop planted the
latter part of April, and thinks the
second crop may be made before frost.
John Tiiton is attending reunion
of the family at Des Moines. Iowa. It
has been forty years since all the mem
bers of the family had met, and we
can we'll picture the JOY of the occasion.
The water company is doing much
to improve the service in this city. In
places where the dirt had blown off Of
the pipes they have been lowered, and
drains put in at each hydrant to pre-
vent freezing.
Say, you Great Bend fogyaaaerchant,
did you ever hear anyone accuse John
Wannamaker of being fool? Yet he
spends $7OO,00O year for advertising,
and the man who writes his ads gets
S15,0 900 year.
Garden City Imprint: FIRED Minis
now rides wheel. Miss Lizzie Chloe
ring came up from Great Bend, where
she had been attending school, the first
of the week, and was the guest of the
Misses Pearce. ."
About as neat an establishment in
the bakery ard restaurant line as our
town has ever seen has been opened at
the old Bakhaus stand by J. II. Jack
son, formerly of Larned. L. l.. Dud-
rey is his baker.
Are the commercial club people max
ing any effort TO secure the annual en-
campment of the state militia? The
state military board has been looking
for 8 place, and Great Bend should
reach out after 1T.
Mrs. Althea Briggs-Stryker made a
trip to Kansas City last week. at
Topeka Journal reporter was granted
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

G. N. johnson took in Pawnee Rock
on Thursday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

William Brueser has accepted po-
sition as manager of the dry goods de-
partment of the large business of the
Crescent Coal company, at Albuquer-
que, n. M, and will go down this week
to commence his duties. His family
viii continue to reside in Great Bend.
This takes him out of tie race for reg
lister of deeds on the republican ticket,
and it is a fortunate thing for him,
too, because Henry Klein, the demo
cratic register of deeds, is going to
succeed himself.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

The 6 year old son of Mr. and Mrs
Os Wood, residing north of town, died
last Saturday, from summer complaint.
The funeral occurred on Sunday from
the family home. The parents have
the sincere sympathy of all in their
great atfiiction.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Charley Patterson is here from Okla
homa on visit to his family.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

A customer dropped in the other day
and said be had discovered why it was
SO hard for some men to learn to ride
bicycle. Their heads are so swelled
that there isn't room for them between
the saddle seat and the blue dome of
heaven
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Andy Powelson is figuring on getting
two crops of potatoes this year. He
has just harvested crop planted the
latter part of April, and thinks the
second crop may be made before frost.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

When the west bound passenger train
steamed into the depot Saturday night
Governor Morrill, was on board, en-
route to Dodge City. When he heard
the music of the band and the cheers
of the 500 people who were there to
welcome the ball team on their return
from triumphaI tour, the governor put
it down as an expression of public
sentiment in his behalf. Judge MINI
ocks was on hand, however, and pre-
vented the governor from making an
other official blunder.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

John Tiiton is attending a reunion
of the family at Des Moines. Iowa. It
has been forty years since all the mem
bers of the family had met, and we
can we'll picture the JOY of the occasion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

viii Gould and Axell Wemmergren
on their wheels split the early morning
mists in the direction of Mcpherson on
Wednesday of last week. AxeIl says
the boys may talk about his wheel
being a 'Studebaker, but it gets there
just the same.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Mark Keynes and John Lindas of
Pawnee Rock were down on business
Thursday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Mr. Schwier of the Heizar creamery,
accompanied by his wife, was in town
on Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Lyons Democrat: REV. Aiken. a
former pastor, filed the M. E. pulpit
last Sunday, in place of Rev. Enyeart,
wEo is in California. -. The mail on
Saturday brought to Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Wood of the Democrat the gratifying
intelligence that Mrs. l.. B. Tebbe, their
daughter, had fine son at her home
in Cheat Bend. Mrs. Tebbe is our
youngest child, being born at Dakota
City, Humboldt county, Iowa, July 5,
1871 -
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Prof. J. r. Bickerdyke of Russell
was elected to the principalship of the
Kansas Wesleyan college last week.
He is reputed to be one Of the foremost
educators of the west.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

We were much surprised Sunday to
find $S5 on the road beside the hedge
at the corner of a prominent farmers
place: and more surprised to find that
it had been laying there oyer year
nnmolested and was beginning to look
much the worse for exposure. The
money was in the shape of header,
and will have to be replaced with an
other before another season unless it is
cared for better. IF we had the money
that is lost yearly by neglect of farm
machinery we would not be running a
NEWSPAPER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

H. Lutschg left this week again for
fha strin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Jake Deal Vas down from the north
side Tuesday. He says there is going
to be an abundance of the fruits of the
earth over there this season if the
clouds do not roll by too soon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Roasting ears are plenty.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

Charles Y. Brlnkman returned last
week from q months visit to Wiscon
sin and Michigan. He says he saw no
rain while away, and that dust was
several inches deep at many places.
He still thinks Kansas not the worst
place in the world.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

jim Dalziel came over from Clafiin
Mondav evening to ''help friend'' in
the First ward republican caucuses.
Jim never forgets friend and hardly
ever fOrgiVes an enemy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-07-25

We were called upon this week to
decide wager. One man claimed the
pestiferous little chigger was an insect
and the other thought it small species
of thorn. Under the microscope the
chigger resembles a wood tick and has
a meat augur longer than the diameter
of its body. Q, yes, it's an insect.