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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

j. Hahn, of Ellinwood, was in town
last Saturday, paying taxes and hunt
ing harvest hands. Jake says he will
harvest 10 acres of wheat making at
least % bushels to the acre.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

After the first of July it is S aid the
branch trains between Great Bend anC
Scott City will run during the day time
instead of at night, as now.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

If the hot weather continues we
understand several of our citizens are
to organize an expedition and start at
once fol the north pole.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

SOME people of this city seem TO
think that a return to the old'regime
of II joints without any city license
would be better than 4 or with 8
license, as at present.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

Among those from Heizer and
Albert who were hunting harvest
hands Saturday were Phil Leroy,
Clay Lucas, Jacob and Andy Cell, j..
r. Harris, and Henry Essmiller.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

D. R. Ward and wife, who left here
about year ago for Oklahoma, came
in from Oakland, near Topeka, last
Friday. They have been making their
home near Oakland, as close neighbors
to Mr.. G. %. Sowle's, since last fall.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

1. S. Woodward, travelling agent for
the Advance Thresher Co., has on ex-
hibition at the Great Bend Implement
Co. an 1897 Advance outfit, which is
attracting much favorable comment.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

VIM. Eikmeier and a south side mule
had little difficulty last week, and as
a result VIM. is carrying one arm in a
sling and uttering general imprecations
egainst all long cared gentry.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

A Grundy county farmer read an
advertisement for ''fiea killer" He
answered with a dollar bill and re i.
ceived wooden mallet and block of
wood, numbered one and two respect
lively. The directions read: '.Piace the
flea on No. 2 and hit with No. 1. If
that does not kill him hit again.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

Jack Johnson and Jim Porter, color
ed, came up from the Strip country
Friday, to sweat with the rest of the
boys in the wheat harvest.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

As SOON as Uncle Cyrus Leland,
of Kansas was fixed" for the Topeka
pension agency, the authorities at
Washington went ahead with the
annexation of Cuba.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

The advance agent of prosperity"
is doubtless awaiting the perfection, of
an air ship in which to visit the
country.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

Hammer & Son, of ElIinwood, have
purchased threshing outfit aud will
begin threshing in about three weeks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

Seward s. Barnett are now running
three chairs in the barber shop. Mr..
Wolf late of Salina commenced work
there this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

S. B. Gano returned from Utahslast
week, where he purchased about 400
head of cattle which he shipped to his
ranch near Langley, Kans
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

While painting the roof of Amos
Johnson's barn J. Griffith, brother
in'law of Thos. Stradley, fell to the
ground, a distance of about thirty feet,
breaking both legs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

We learn from reliable sources that
the EIlin wood p. o. viii not be moved
by the new administration though we
understand the Eilinwood Leader will
take the place of the Advocate in the
rear of the p 0.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

Many of the politicians of this city
attended the judicial convention at
EllinwoOd, Saturday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

1t is reported by parties from the
northwest, that the storm of last
Thursday evening did considerable
damage in the vicinity of Russell,
many houses and barns being demolish-
ed
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

Aboat the only things that have been
"golng up" of late have been sugar
trust stocks and the mercury in the
Thermometers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

Popocrat prosperity is national ad-
versity. Register.
Considering the above to be true
saying the people Of the United States
must be enjoying "Popocrat Prosper
;ty'' at the present time even though it
may be under a Republican National
administration.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

Hiss Francis E. Poole, who has been
confined to her room for the past week
is again able to be out.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

AT least twenty new headers were
taken out Of this city Saturday, and
there are more to follow.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

o. Seward, the Salt Marsh cattle
king, was tFansacting business in the
county seat Friday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

Mrs. Geo. Sells and Mrs. Fred
Trickey, of Larned, were visiting with
Mrs. G. l.. Zutavern in Great Bend
last Friday and SATURDAY..
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

FL. M. s. Earl Barrick, two of Litch
fields photographers, went to Lyons
last Friday and will canvass Rice
county in the interest of the Souvenir
Art CO.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

Mrs. C. e. Sowle and daughter Net
tie visited old friends in our city Fri
day and Saturday. They were return
ing home from a trip to various points
in Colorado.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24
PRISONER AND CONVICT.
The Difference Which Money Makes Be-
tween How Each is Treated.

EFERING Ito a
recent action in
O u rts at
Washington, ID.
C., the New York
World editorially
en- dors e s the
claims and state
ments of humid
reds of thousands
of American free
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

Saturday was very busy day for the
merchants Of this city; every business
house, even to those dealing in summer
drinks, being crowded.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

n. Brumbaugh has been busy fol
the past ten days making header
barges.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

A card from Will Bonner informs us
that he it now located at 404 West 9Th
St, Newton, Kansas, and desires the
DEMOCRAT sent to that address.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

Charlie Markey, clerk in Griffith s
grocery. was laid up Thursday of last
week with slight illness.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

Jake Gustin, of Galatla, visited the
county seat last Saturday Jake says
the wheat around Galatia is even
better than nearer the Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

Last Friday was hot day for pic
mic, but the M. L. Sunday School
children had good time on the banks
of the Walnut, in spite of the heat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

Jno. Nelson returned from Oklahoma
Friday. Jno. reports harvest over in
Oklahoma and wagon loads of harvest
hands headed this way
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

Bert Beckwith is up from the Strip
to share in the labors of caring for the
big wheat harvest.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

The men who advertise in the Dem.
oCRAT wear no long faces. Call on
them and verify this statement to
your own personal satisfaction.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

Mrs. General Chapman is in Kansas
City visiting relatives.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

Alfalfa stacks suffered considerable
from the straight south wind of last
Thursday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

w. A. Rush was in Hoisington the
past week laying stone foundation.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

Mrs. W. d. Gould spent Sunday in
Ellinwood. the guest of Mrs. M. G.
Shafer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

Miss Gertle Ashton is at home
again.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

w. d. Gould is sporting new bicy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-06-24

z.
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
w. D. Gould is sporting new bicy-
Gle.
Miss Gertle Ashton is at home |
again.
Mrs. General Chapman is in Kansas
City visiting relatives.
N. Brumbaugh has been busy for
the past ten days making header
barges.
| Mrs. W. D. Gould spent Sunday in
Ellinwood, the guest of Mrs. M. G.
Shafer.
Alfalfa stacks suffered considerable
from the straight south wind of last
Thursday.
Bert Beckwith is up from the Strip
to share in the labors of caring for the
big wheat harvest.
Many of the politicians of this city
attended the judicial convention at
Ellinwood, Saturday. 4 j
Hiss Francis E. Poole, who has been
confined to her room for the past week.
is again able to be out.
AT least twenty new headers were
taken out Of this city Saturday, and
there are more to follow.
Charlie Markey, clerk in Griffith s
grocery. was laid up Thursday of last
week with slight illness.
Hammer & Son, of EIlinwood, have .
purchased a threshing outfit and will ,
begin threshing in about three weeks. :
G. Booker, Boss Wells, T. johnson
and Jim Porter tmouth and all) came
up from Cleo, Ok. last week TO work .
through harvest.
If the hot weather continues we {
understand several of our citizens are l
to organize an expedition and start at
once fol- the north pole.
Jno. Nelson returned from Oklahoma
Friday. Jno. reports harvest over in
Oklahoma and wagon loads of harvest
hands headed this way.
Saturday was very busy day for the
merchants Of this city; every business |
house, even to those dealing in summer |
drinks, being crowded.
S. B. Gano returned from Utahslast
week, where he purchased about 400
head of cattle which he shipped to his
ranch near Langley, Kans.
Jake Gustin, of Galatla, visited the
county seat last Saturday. Jake says
the wheat around Galatia is even
better than nearer the Bend.
A card from Will Bonner informs US
that be it now located at 404 West 9Th
st. Newton, Kansas, and desires the
DEMOCRAT sent to that address.
FL. M. s. Earl Barrick, two of Litch
fields photographers, went to Lyons
last Friday and will canvass Rice
county in the interest of the Souvenir
Art Co.
While painting the roof of Amos
Johnson's barn J. Griffith, brother
inlaw of Thos. Stradley, fell to the
ground, distance of about thirty feet,
breaking both legs.
j. Hahn, of Ellinwood, was in town
last Saturday, paying taxes and hunt
ing harvest hands. Jake says he will
harvest 10 acres of wheat making at
least % bushels to the acre.
Among those from Heizer and
Albert who were hunting harvest
hands Saturday were Phil Leroy,
Clay Lucas, Jacob and Andy Cell, j.
R. Harris, and Henry Essmiller.
1. S. Woodward, travelling agent for
the Advance Thresher Co., has on ex-
hibition at the Great Bend Implement
Co. an 1897 Advance outfit, which is
attracting much favorable comment.
1t is reported by parties from the
| northwest, that the storm of last |
Thursday evening did considerable
damage in the vicinity of Russell,
many houses and barns being demolish-
ed
Popocrat prosperity is national ad- |
versity. Register.
Considering the above to be true |
saying the people of the United States
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-24
R, R, Irvine & Sons, Merchants,

This establishment has earned the
reputation Of setting the fashions, or
rather Of proclaiming what fashion is
in vogue, If YOU want to know
the latest, go to lrvine's $, " IS a very
common remark. The impression
IS not without good foundation. The
visitor will scarcely pass through
their emporium of carefully selected
dry goods, notions and gents fur
nishings, and observe the exquisite
display Of goods, without being con-
WINGED that Irvine < Sons are artists
as well as merchants. Another
strong feature is their line OF shoes.
Although the business was only be-
gun in 1896. the firm sold over
thirty-six hundred pairs Of shoes in
one year, and there has been a con-
slant increase in the trade from the
beginning.
The business methods OF this firm
are such that a prophet might well
stake his reputation in predicting for
it brilliant future, Did space per-
nit 1 should like to lay them before
the readers of this jubilee number
They would form a contrast with the
cumbrous methods in vogue in most
stores. Suffice it to say, the sales OF
any one day may be instantly COM
pared with those of any other day,
or of one month with another
month. By simple device in book
keeping, obligations are kept con-
stantly under the eye Of the man
ager, as a guard against overbuying.
Bills payable are invariably discount
ed. Credit is thus taken by the
iorelocls and-well, it seems well
nigh impossible to fail where the
system as explained to me is closely
followed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-24
Hon. Lafayette HoIbrook, Mayor Of
Provo City.

Two years ago, when hard times
demanded retrenchment in municipal
expenses, the city council voted to
dispense with electric street lights.
Mayor Holbrook, fearful of the cl-
feet Of such step upon the reputa-
ton OF the city,otlered to pay for one
years Lighting out OF his private
purse. The offer was accepted. The
incident is mentioned as character
istic Of the man. Had his mayor
atty fallen during prosperous times,
Provo city would decidedly have
been the gamer in material growth
and development, As it is, his
name is connected with very import
ant improvements, one instance be-
ing the extension of the city water
system to the cemetery.
Lafayette Holbrook was born in
Salt Lake City in 1880. Three years
later he moved with his father to
Willard county. He spent two
years, 1885, on a mission in Eng
land. In 1880 he left Fillmore and
resided successivclyjn Frisco, Logan
and Provo, which last place he has
made his home since 1859.
Mr.. Holbrook is essentially man
Of affairs. He has given his atten-
ton to merchandising, cattle and
sheep, hotel business, and is now en-
gagged in mining. He is man OF
progressive tendencies, of good,
practical judgment, and has been
fairly successful in his business ven
lures. His honesty and genial cour-
tesy have won for him a host OF
friends. He has been twice mayor
of Provo city, and last year was
nominated for representative to Con
gress on the Republican ticket.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-24
Samuel H. Allen, N. D.

Occasionally one meets a man
ideally fitted by nature Tor the occu-
patton he has chosen to follow. DIR.
Allen enters the sick room with a
smile, engages the patient in a pleas
ant conversation, in short visits"
in way to allay fears and quiet the
nerves. The only evidence that
keen diagnosis is being made is an
occasional question which is often
cleverly masked by joke. In short
he evidently believes in arraying all
the patients powers of will and feel
ing on the positive side of his COM
plant. TO this must be attributed
in part alike his popularity and his
success.
But the real foundation of his
skill is thorough scientific medical
training, coupled with an instructive
power Of diagnosis. Or. Allen is
only a young man. He was born in
Mt. Pleasant, August IS, 1902. He
is an alumnus of the B. Y. Academy,
the Utah University, aud the Col
lcgc Of Physicians and Surgeons of
Baltimore, where he took his doc
tor degree, March IS, 1890. He
won the third of tour gold medals
annually given to students best pre-
pared in all branches. BY virtue OF
winning this prize he was given
charge Of the Maryland Maternity
hospital for thirteen months, where
his collegiate studies were supple
mented by wide and varied practice
in medicine and surgery.
Indeed it is as surgeon that he es-
pecially excels. His cabinet is full
of tumors and cancers preserved in
alcohol, bladder stones, and photos
Of unusual delormitics cured, attest
ing his skill with the knife. His motto
is not to destroy. As an instance
childs foot was cut oil by mower
50 that it hung by single tendon;
"cut it Off said two surgeons OF the
old school. mot till see what ma
ture will do" replied DR.. Allen, and
sewcd it on. Nature healed it, and
it is as large and almost as strong as
the uninjured foot.
As result of this method his
surgical practice has outgrown the
limits of the State,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-24

does not concern us farther. The
young boy to whom it was addressed
is the subject OF this sketch. Left an
orphan at five years of age, he was
bound out to a stranger. The re.
mark, while i: shows the utter self.
ishness Of his master, proves equally
two excellent traits in the boy; one,
he was anxious to go to school, and
two, was unusually industrious and
reliable in his work.
At his twenty-frst birthday, when
his apprenticeship ceased, he was
still unable to read and write. But let
no one suppose he was ignorant.
Boys OF his mental alertness learn
out OF school; and today rs he
sits in his easy chair. the honored
Patriarch OF a cultured family, or
rather collection OF families, and
opens his EVENING News, he can
forgive the tyrant who tried to rob
him Of an education. But he will
remember, at the same time, how
the weary task of learning to read
and write had to be mastered after
fltiguing labors OF the day were over.
Simon p. Egpertsen was born
Feb. 7. 1926. at Odense Denmark
AT twenty-five he entered the army
to fpht in the war Of ISIS
with Germany; fought unscathed
through six battles. and came out
with the rank of lieutenant and 4
medal for special acts of bravery.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-24

Whenever a classic concert .
given by the younger generation q
musicians in Provo, one OF Tux
listeners well to the front IS sure .
be James +. Daniels.
As early as 1855 and for thiT'
five years thereafter Brother Danes
conducted the Tabernacle choir q
Provo city, and acted as sax
choristcr. Having a thorough
trained ear and feeling a passion ~
the divine art, he had the paiiea'
and persistence to work up the say,
ing to stage OF perfection enii5,
beyond the culture OF the period .
other things. -.
James E. Daniels was born Feoat'
AIRY, 1925, in Manchester, Ens.1'i
embraced Mormonism in 1871 AZ
emigrated for Nauyoo in tol.'N.
with his mother and her funny
the all OF 1892; was ice-bound ~
river steamer near St. LOUIS du,,aa'
the winter, and reached Quincy u,
in the spring of 1913 and two yen Y,
later moved TO Nauvoo, where (. y,
worked at cabinet making TIL " !,
exodus, when he returned 4,
Quincy, and made preparation, y <,
the Journey to the valleys, wi''u y,
reached with Milo Andrus' coH'?-'
in 1880. IA
In the meanwhile he had mln'l
Elizabeth J. Jones, and while el"I
ing near the LapreIc river H.,
daughter was born whom U.s. y,
named Elizabeth Laprele. lie y. y.
settled in Payson, in Deee''ss-,
1850, but moved to Provo W. y.
years later, where he has sInc5 ~ ~
sided. He has been a usctn! e'''ig
and a faithful Latter-day SAINT Al.
has spent many years in the p'.,
service having acted as assessor y,
lector, recorder, and treasure Il
Utah county, and member Oh 4.
city council Of Provo. nc
served through the Indian canl.. W.,
and in the famous Echo e4D'
war.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-24
Provo Book and Stationery Co.

This firm, under the management
OF Mrs, Geo. S. Taylor has steadily
grown until its whilom competitors
are practically non stunt. 1t may
indeed be said to have state patron
age, since it supplies the wants of
students at the b. Y. Academy, who,
not forgetting the prompt attention
and courteous treatment they receive
while in Provo, send to it by mail
their orders for books and station
cry, when they return to their
homes.
The firm carries in stock a large
assortment of the best books and
periodicals, and is in touch with the
daily production in the literary
world. Its growth and perpetuity
are not a matter of doubt as long as
it pursues its present methods.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-24
Judge Alfred Saxey Attorro,.l
Law.

Prominent among the yctersr,J
the G. A. X. is Judge Alfred S,y.
of Provo. For a Mormon bow 4,
Pioneer days to attain such di,,i,.
ton is unusual, to say the leastUrl
being at the time of the war so CAN,
plctcly scquestered from the coas-
as to be little affected one y3y =,
the other.
Mr.. Saxey was born in Lori3,
England, February 2S, IS43. can.
to Utah with his parents in isl
and settled in Payson, where he MI
till 1860. His father was an arl.-
Latter-day Saint but his no'hs
never truly converted, became dsa,
istied and at length prevailed ugs
her husband to return to Eng5a
Alfred accompanied them as 4s
Kansas where, in July 1901, he q.
listed in the Union army.
He was soon in the thick Of NJ
fray, fighting through Shiloh, CHA,
manga, Missionary Ridge, pun
Grove, and other important bulA
He was three times promoted: toa.
rank OF sergeant in October, 1871
to hrst lieutenant in Septem5i
1862, and to adjutant in MAY iSs;
Space will not permit of the ntere.
ing details, but these promotes
were the more remarkable from ID.
fact that Mr.. Saxey was not va
twenty, and more boyish.ookr,
than his age would indicate. He
was twice wounded, and it was vh.
lying on the battlefield, all but bleed,
ing to death, that Mormonism' Va
most strongly impressed on his mind
After the war, his parents returned
to Kansas, where his father soi
died. His last words were an al
duration to his son to return and c8
in his lot with the Mormons, In@
meanwhile Alfred became cngroaI
in politics, was elected to offs
studied law, and settled down wl,ti
family growing up around him BE-
in 1887, his health failing he CAM
west to rccuperate, and was recon-
verted to Mormonism Since tha
he has lived in Provo and praciica
law. In due time his family j0ita
him, and accepted the Gospel, OK
OF his sons is now on a missioaa
England.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-24
R. A, Barney Merchant.

If a man makes a phenomenal
success in business during a period
of increasing general depression, we
naturally ask what would he have
done had the times been normal or
prosperous
Mr.. r. A. Barney came to Provo
in 1880, and began business under
the firm name of Irvine & Barney.
The fictitious period OF prosperity
generally known as the "boom" sub
sided down to the mud-line. ere
these gentlemen had fairly got start
cd They had, moreover, inaug-
urated what was new to Provo trade
"a special line Of goods; and this is
always difficult in a country town. 1t
is characteristic Of their energy and
discrimination that they did not for a
moment dream Of giving up their
plans. Indeed, the exigencies of
those early years, when business
houses we're collapsing all around
them, no doubt developed resources
in management which a smoother
period OF trade would have left dor
mant.
At any rate the business grew rap
idly right from the start. In Feb
ruary, 1895, Mr., Barney purchased
his partners interests, and in a short
time his trade increased to such an