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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-11
TAYLOR's SUR ron DAMAGES.
The supreme Court Reverses the
Granting of "a NOn-suit.


Atlanta, Ca, Aug. l0-The supreme
court finished the business before IL TO-
day and adjourned for the term.
All but one case was cleared from the
docket.
A decision in the following case from
the eastern circuit was handed down to-
day. Taylor ct al vs. Conner ct al. reeelv-
ers. In October. 1895 Mary f. Taylor,
with her husband and son, went upon the
premises of the Central railroad an Sa-
Nannah for the purpose OF picking up re-
fuse lumber. As she walked down tho
track with an armful of this lumber. an
over and killed her. Suit was begun by
Charles A. Taylor and MS children for
the homicide. ana the court below grant
ed a non-suit, uut this Judgment below IL
reversed ly the supreme court
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-11

$4,000 90 Loan on Real Estate.
nonds ana stocks OF Every Descrip.
dor BouEht and sold.
AUSTIN ~. MYaEs. Broker,
- Dryan street, East
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-11
ATLANTA AFTER rnE ram.
4 Representative of the Cits to nc at
Tahee To-day.

Atlanta. Ca. Aug io-Joacph Thomp-
con ieft for Tyoee tonight 10 bo present
OF the meeting of tho state Agricultural
Society as the representative OF the local
citzcns' committee in negotiating FOR che
holding of the state fair ln Atlanta thls
faI Mr Thompson Nii place strong
nhN attractive proposition before tho al-
rfif. and hopes t0 ho ahlc to return with
Arrangements aN made lof thc fair.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-11
TOILET REQUISITES.

Meiderma, n Toilet Powder that
dispeIs che dlsagFeeabIe odors arIs-
ing from Precipitation.
violet Ammonia a few drops
imparts n delightful fragrance &C. .
basin of water.
Borscinc cures PrlckIy Heat ana
prevents channR.
Compiressed sDongcs, Toilet sets
Imported aud Domestic Hay Rum.
EOLOMONs a co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-11
EcHoLs N THE JuRY's HANDS.
No Agreement Rcachcd a"d the Ju-
rorS Qunrtercd for the Night

Rome. Ca. Aug. lo-Tho Echols murder
case went TO the jury about noon to-day.
Solicitor General Nose Wright made tho
closing speech. which was thought by
many TO excel that Of his brother seaboru
Wright in it's logical and eloquent SUM
ming up.
judge Henry delivered very able
charge.
AZ 9 O'Clock tonight the Jury was stiil
unable TO agree. and was taken to tho
hotel n o. tho general opinion that tho
case Nlll result lu mlsfrlal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-11
HOTEL TYBEE.

HOTEL TYBEE.
There are other pebbles on the
beach. Come down and see them.
4 full line of new pictures for the
CinematOscOpe, EdisOn's wonder. 1t
will make the old young again.
Come and enjoy the sea breeze on
Hotel Tybee's broad verandas.
CHAs. F. GRAHAM.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-11
CAROLINA's NEGRO METHODIsTs.
The Conference Names "a Committee
TO Appear nefore The Governor.

~ -NTIINsfI ~ TUT z TIT N'UN IT hui
Columbia, S. C., Aug 10-The negro
Methodist conference to-day appointed a
committee to appear before the governor
on the subject of crime in the state, lynch
ings and rape and TO promise the co-opera-
ton of the negro Methodists in uphold
ing the law
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-11
THE CHATHAM BANK,
SAVANNAH, GA.

Transacts general banking
business, maintains a liberal saw
ings department..
Foreign and Domestic Exchange
a specially.
Having "a Large number of interior
correspondents, we can handle coi-
lectiOns at very reasonable rates.
Correspondence solicited.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-11
REAL-TRUE-GENUINE.

visit to our store means APPROVAL.
SATISFACTION, and NEVER DIsAP-
POINTMENT.
REMEMBER, cheap shoes are many
BUT, good shoes cheap are few.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-11
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

FUNERAL INVITATIONS.
GENTRY.-The relatives and friends of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Gentry are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral of their
youngest son. Frank w Gentry from their
residence 242 Price street, at $3.50 o'clock
this afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-11

REFLECTORS.
We viii explain how by the use OF
our Rehectors better results in
lighting can he obtained.
THE ADVERTISING AND EXHIBIT
ING COMPANY.
3O5 Hull street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.

COMPETENT JUDGES
have decided that the
SAVANNAH STEAM LAUNDRY CO..
IL Congress street, west,
excel all others in fine laundry
work. 1t will pay you to have your
work done by them.
No injury to the fabric.
Telephone 3S3.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-11
STOCK TAKING SALE.

Our shoes are NOT AT ALL to be com
pared with the ordinary shoes found. he
cause our prices are WAY BELOW COM
PETITION, and because these summer
bargains we offer are
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-11
BUY
]
NOW!

Chat pair of shoes you needy
We can't say it too often.
No other firm ever did. ever will. or ev-
er can give you such values in SHOES
for your money as BYCK's will give Won
every day this month. Three weeks only
before we take stock, and hence only
three weeks more for this
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION,

Land Ohce at Dodge CITY, kansas,
March 5th, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the fOllowing-named
settler has filed notice of his intention make
final proof in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Clerk of the District
Court of Barton county Kans.. Great Bend
Kans., on April nth, 1897, viz: Johannas Muse II.
E. No. 111SS IL 81 for the n w II Sec, 10, Twp, 16
South Range IA west
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of said
land viz:
Karl Peter, of Willard Kansas.
Phillip Schneider, of Willard Kansas.
Fred Muse, of Willard Kansas,
Johannas Miller, of Willard Kansas.
JNo. I. LEE,
Sid Register
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18
First published in the DEMOCRAT March 18th 1897.
SHERIFF'S SALE.

STATE OF KANSAS,l
BARTON COUNTY . IS.
Mary II. Catlin, Plaintiff
VS..
Alexander McTaggart, Anna McTaggart, and g.
W. NimOcks, Defendants
BY virtue of Special Execution to me directed
delivered issued out of the Goth District Court
of the State of Kansas, sitting in and for Barton
County, in said State. will, on Monday April 10th
A D. 1897 at 10 O'Clock A. nj. of said day, at the
Court House west door in Great Bend, in the Coun-
ty and State aforesaid offer at public sale and sell
the highest bidder, for cash in hand the follow
ing described Real property. to wit:
The south half ~ of the South East Quarter %
of section No. thirteen 13) township twenty (20I
No thirteen (13) west of the sixth 9th P. NJ
Iso the west half % of the north quarter 90
of section No. ninteen(19) township twenty C2U
range twelve (12l west of the sixth (6th) P. NJ in
Barton County Kansas.
Said property to be sold as commanded by the
said Special Execution.
L. P ABER, Sheriff.
52-4 Sheriff's Office, March 18th 1897.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Dodge City, Kansas,

February 18th, 1897
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice OF his intention make final
proof in support of his claim, and that proof
will be made before the Probate Jude of Barton
County. Kansas, at Great Bend. Kansas, April
II, 1897, viz: Conrad Steinert q. F., No. IlUI6 IL
s. for the S. w, y Sec. :, L. 10 :, r. 10 W
He names the following witnesses prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of,
said land viz:
Frank Shelton. of Galatia, Kansas.
Fred Karst, of Galatia, Kansas.
Adam KaTSt, of Gaiatia, Kansas.
Henry Null, of Galatia, Kansas.
JNn. ] LEE.
1872 Register
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

just while you think about 1t send
us bundle of your laundry work and
BE convinced that our work is as good
as the best. Our prices are for shirts
any kind l0c; cuffs per pair Sc; collars
Sc; ladies shirt waists I5c or two for
Csc. At River Side Steam Laundry.
PRITCHARD & Sons, Props.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

After short life of d bout four weeks
in this world of trouble, the infant son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ebert Seward passed
to the world beyond. Sunday the 18th,
at Alden. The funeral occurred Mon
day afternoon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

The republicans of the city have
called a city convention to nominate
city officers, to be held at the court
house on Tuesday evening, March 23d.
Ward caucuses to elect delegates will
be held at the usual places. on Satur'
day evening of this week, the Goth.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

G. M. Wick wire came out last week,
from Connecticut, where he has been
for a number of months He says
people are just as hard up away up
there as out here on the Kansas prai-
ries. Charlie will remain at Great
Bend for month or so.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

Isaac Markell, of Beaver township,
was down to EilinwoOd and Great Bend
Tuesday, after seed oats. Says he saw
lots of wheat fields that showed injury
from freezing during the winter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

Rev. III. Keilar, formerly of this
county, was up from GalYa, Mcpherson
county the first of the week. The
DEMOCRAT will keep him posted on
Barton cOuntQ affairs
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18
First published in the DEMOCRAT February 4. 1897
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

LanU JUICE 1T DOuSe CITY halSSiss
January 9th. 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the foiiowing-named
settler has filed notice of his intention make final
proof in support OF his claim, and that said proof
will he made befo The Clerk of the District Court
of Barton County Kas. at Great Bend Kansas. on
March 18th, 1897, viz: Mack Hood H. E. No.
IL 0O6, a.. S for the Lots 3, f. u sw \. Section
Thirty, Township Twenty, south Range Thirteen
W.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
land viz:
Samuel Brougher, of Great Bend kas
William E. Robertson, of Great BeHd Kas.
Isaiah W. Purscl. of Great Bend kas-
Elmer Pursel, of Great Bend Kas.
ANY person who desires to protest against the
allowance of such proof who knows of any SUBJ
stantial reason under the laws and the regulations
OF the Interior Department. why such proof should
not be allowed, will be given opportunity at the
above mentioned time and place to crOss-examine
the witnesses of said claimant and to offer evidence
in rebuttal of that submitted by claimant
1852 JNo. /. LEE,
Register.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

Mr.. Culver's duties as state grain
inspector will require him to take up
his residence in Topeka, and he is this
week adjusting his affairs preparatory
to making the move.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

After man passes forty he can get
an attack of the blues any time by com
pairing what he is to what he hoped to
be.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18
School Report.

Following is the report of my school
at Olmitz, district 100. for the month
ending March 9Th, 1897:
Total enrolment 43.
Males. 1900 - %.
Females " 81.
No. OF tardy cases. Is.
No. of visitors. ...... z.
Those neither absent nor tardy dur.
ing the month were: Ida Mayer, John
Mayer. Mary Brack, Rudolph Haber-
man. e. f. BUEss, Teacher.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

Chas. Tindall and wife. of Hoising
ton, were over to visit Mr.. Tindall'.
brothers here Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

Registration books will close Friday,
March Goth. Office will be open Tues
day, Thursday and Friday evenings of
next week until 9 O'Clock 2. II.
e GRIMM CE l,itu Clerk
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

Students of the city high school gave
Prof. Barber and wife genuine sur
prise party, last Saturday evening.
The boys and girls kept their plans
awful quiet, and the Prof. did not
.'catch on"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

See the DEMOCRAT Office for sale bills,
horse bills, envelopes, letter heads and
all kinds of job printing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

Howard Diffenbacher, oldest son of
County Attorney Diffenbacher, came
out from Missouri, the first of the
week, on a visit to the old folks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18
Wanted!

Wild and Improved lands, town prop
erties-both business properties and
residences Give your very lowest cash
figures, and full description of the real
estate. We want some CHEAP wild
lands. Give distance from a church,
school house. town. railroad, etc. Call
on or address:
e. FL. MosHER & Co.,
At Columbia City, Ind.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

Mrs. Bryant. mother of j. L. Bry-
ant of Beaver township, is very near
to deaths door, with an internal can
Ger. She is quite an aged lady.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

Tom Brewer was down from Pawnee
Rock township Monday. We suspect
he was laying for Senator Armstrong
and Representative Wright with a
stuffed club.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

William Osmond and wife are spend
ing the week visiting with Sam Makers
at Kansas City Kansas
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

Episcopal services were held at the
Congregational church Wednesday,
st. Patrick's day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

A licence to wed was issued Monday
to George Black and Miss Minnie
Nordman, both of OlmitZ.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

For RENT-A farm; S miles south
and miles west of Great Bend Eu.
quire of w. P. COLES,
Great Bend
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

For that tired feeliRg-acquired
while sitting around your store waiting
for customers an advertisement
in the DEMOCRAT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

Instead of that "wave of prosperity
it was a dod-gasted cold wave of ole
BOreas that hit US last.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

Governor Leedy is Dunkard. There
have been Kansas governors where an
''r" could have been put after the ''D''
and properly described them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

The Congregational church, South
Bend township, will give an interest
ing entertainment on Wednesday eve
ming, March 81. Prof. Hennessy will
recite, and other interesting features
will be introduced to make the even
ing enjoyable. Everybody is cordially
invited.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

A young four year. old son of God
frey Myers, near Dubuque, fell and
broke his arm last Saturday evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

Dave Heller was smiling on old
friends and neighbors, in Great Bend
the first of the week
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

Hugh Boyle, of Albion township,
made the editor social call Tuesday
evening. He reports some wheat-the
middle sowing-injuredb by the freezing
November
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

Wheat has dropped just cents pei
bushei since President Mckinley was
inaUgurated
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

Senator John Armstrong arrive'
home from Topeka Tuesday morning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

Will Bunting has been deputy clerk
of the court during the present term.
It looks natural to see him mixing
around among the law books.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

This county was visited by refresh
ing rain, Tuesday evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

w. e. Carr has resigned as book
keeper at the Great Bend Mills
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

Conductor Lemon and two daughters.
of the Mo. p, were shopping in Great
Bend Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

Sons of Veterans box supper next
Wednesday evening-the Oath.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

To WHOM MAY CoNCERN-Be 1T known that
our petition is file in the Probate Court. asking
for permit to sell Intoxicating liquors for medical
and mechanical purposes only, in the second ward
of the city of Great Bend, Barton county, Kansas.
Hearing for the is set for Saturday, March
Goth, 1897, at O'Clock a. III.
a 5. ALLRN.
February 49, 1897. st a G.. ALLEN,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

Robert Anderson, formerly a harness
maker with John Hiss, is back at his
old position.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

Will Rankin is home on short
visit, from Ashland Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

Under the new election law the city
Attorney, city Marshal. and city Clerk
are to be elected at the same time the
Mayor is elected. This makes the
coming city electionmore impor tant.
The voter now has chance to desig-
nate who he warts for these offices,
which have heretofore been appointed
by the mayor, subject to the approval
of the council.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

j. e. McMullen has been sick and
unable to teach this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

Miss Matte Fruit. OF west of towI
is visiting with friends at CimarroI
KanSao
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

The base ball fever will break out
soon. Some of the boys are already
showing SYMPTOMS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18
KAW VALLEY. EARLY OHIO, SEED
POTATOES.

just received. Also, farm aud gar
den seed, and Feed on hands.
BEELER s. WINTERBURG.
South Main, 1st door north of Sterett
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

Mr.. Walker, formerly of Spencer &
Walker, music dealers here, came out
last week from the east part of the
state on business
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Time to put out onion sets and SOW
lettuce seed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

District 40 asks the DEMOCRAT to
say: I'VE think district 50 had better
take care of their own school, -
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

Henry Sprinkler writes from Arkan.
sas City that he has splendid position
there and is happy and contented.
Girls, take notice.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

Sewing Machines, warranted for i've
years, SO. Drop head Machine at S25.
Come and see them-no pot metal. Cd
THE GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

The DEMOCRAT, with all the county
news, for 81 year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18
Wanted An Idea : $es g : p:

write JOHN wEDDERBURN & CO, Patent Attor
Deys Washington, D. their 81 SO prize one
and list of two hundred inventions wanted.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

Tinware,
2quart Covered Tin Buckets for . 5 cents
quart Covered Tin Buckets for. cents
quart Covered Tin Buckets for 49, cents
No. Copper bottom Boilers for IS cents
All other cheap tinware in proportion. We
have the better grade of tinwaTe that make
and warrant. Also Granite Ware in two grodes
1.-The good and the pOor-yOu pay your money
and take your choice. In buying. examine the
quality OF the goods. The Cheapest sometimes
is the Dearest.
Machinery.
We closing out some Sulkey PIows for s12
SIS and s23 each few Walking Flows [2nd
hand from Sd to So each. Sod Cutters So to $40.
John Deer Liscers. new, for only .<22 90
John Deer Bicycles warranted like their
9th er goods, first elias, for $50 to $40 90
(ten to fifteen dollars cheaper than last year,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

G.. CRUMMACK, City Clerl
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

while sitting around your store waiting
for customers-place an advertisement
in the DEMOCRAT.
Will Bunting has been deputy clerk
of the court during the present term.
It looks natural to see him mixing
around among the law books.
Mrs. Bryant, mother of J. L. Bry-
ant of Beaver township, is very near
to deaths door, with an internal can
Ger. She is quite an aged lady.
For RENT-A farm; S miles south
and 8 miles west of Great Bend En.
quire of w. P. COLES,
Great Bend.
Governor Leedy is Dunkard. There
have been Kansas governors where an
IT" could have been put after the ''D''
and properly described them.
Howard Diffen bacher, oldest son of
County Attorney Diffenbacher, came
out from Missouri, the first of the
week, on a visit to the old folks.
Tom Brewer was down from Pawnee
Rock township Monday. We suspect
he was laying for Senator Armstrong
and Representative Wright with a
stuffed club.
Hugh Boyle, of Albion township,
made the editor social call Tuesday
evening. He reports some wheat-the
middle sowing-iDjured by the freezing
November.
Mr. Cnlyer'S duties as state grain
inspector will require him to take up
his residence in Topeka, and he is this
week adjusting his affairs preparatory
to making the move.
Rev. III. Kellar, formerly of this
county. was up from GalYa, Mcpherson
county the first of the week. The
DEMOCRAT will keep him posted on
Barton county affairs.
Isaac Markell, of Beaver township,
was down to Eilinwood and Great Bend
Tuesday, after seed oats. Says he saw
lots Of wheat fields that showed injury
from freezing during the winter.
Registration books will close Friday,
March Goth. Office will be open Tues
day, Thursday and Friday evenings of
next week until O'Clock P. II.
6. CRUMMACK, City Clerk.
Students of the city high school gave
Prof. Barber and wife genuine sur
prise party, last Saturday evening.
The boys and girls kept their plans
awful quiet, and the Prof. did not
.'catch on"
After short life of about four weeks
in this world of trouble, the infant son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ebert Seward passed
to the world beyond. Sunday the 18th,
at Alden. The funeral occurred Mon
day afternoon.
G. M. WickWire came out last week.
from Connecticut, where he has been
for a number of months. He says
people are just as hard up away up
there as out here on the Kansas prai-
ries. Charlie will remain at Great
Bend for a month or so.
The republicans of the city have
called a city convention to nominate
city officers, to be held at the court
house on Tuesday evening, March 23d.
Ward caucuses to elect delegates will
be held at the usual places. on Satur-
day evening of this week, the Goth.
The Congregational church, South
Bend township, will give an interest
ing entertainment on Wednesday eve
ming, March 81. Prof. Hennessy will
recite, and other interesting features
will be introduced to make the even
ing enjoyable. Everybody is cordially
invited.
Under the new election law the city
city Marshal. and city Clerk
are to be elected at the same time the