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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-07

Joe Hammeke and wife are the
happy parents of a fine boy, born
Tuesday
G. 81 Schmidt and family moved
Into town last week and are com
Portable ensconced in their cottage
north of the railroad.
4 Missouri widow has begun pro-
ceedings against the church choir for
libel. She claims that her husband
funeral the choir sang Let the
Lower Lights be Burning"
A son of II Langfeld met with a
painful accident the other day by
cutting off the end of his finger. Il
was found necessary to amputate a
portion of the finger. We are glad to
say the boy is doing we'll.
A bright little boy was born to Mr.
and Mrs. 0. E. Webb, of Paxlco,
Kansas. Monday. Mrs. Webb. nee
Ester Willns. is very we'll known in
this county, was teacher in the
Ellinwood public school for three
years and has large circle of friends
who will rejoice in her good fortune.
A party of prospectors claim to have
discovered gold within three miles of
Garden City, in Finney county,
That's nothing; the farmers of that
county have been digging gold out OF
the ground for years in the shape OF
the finest irrigated crops on earth.
l. B Seward was tried at Hutch
inson Monday for completely in 6
cattle stealing scrape. The state was
utterly unable to make its case, and
the jury promptly returned verdict
clearing the young man. 1t was a
case of mistaken Identity and we con
or stulste MFR. Seward in having his
character purged from a charge
which was groundless in the FIRE
pla,e.
From the Advocate.
RAIDER Il Sprinkler are making al
archway between two rooms they in
tend to occupy by the 18th eff mex
month,
Mr.. aud Mrs Stephen Tonkin lef
Tuesday morning tor an extended
visit among friends and relatives il
Michigan.
Ira johnson and wife, of Portland
Oregon, arrived Wednesday of las
week on two or three weeks visi
with Amos johnson and family. :.
John Brodie resigns from his posi-
ton this week as bookkeeper at Ed
wards l. Fairs, and vii teach hi
school that opens next Monday.
John Schneider has sold his plae'
to Xaver Doll and will move to Pitts
burg, Kansas, where heshas bought
farm, and left for that place Monday
Wednesday next. Oct. 6, tbeannua
conference Of the German Baptist
Denomination commences at o'clocI
p. N in the German Blptist churcl
at Lorraine. Ellsworth county, Kan
sas.
4 party of about fifty people con
gregated at v s. Musirs residence
Friday e7ening as a party reminde
to the company who attended tn
wedding last Wednesday from Tope
ka AL enjoyed themselves hearth
and we're well pleased with their visi
to Eliinwood
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-07

Edward s. Speaker Of Ellinwood,
aged %, and Miss Rosa Mccullough of
the same place, also aged %, were
married by Probate Judge Breeder at
his office October 4th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-07
C.HAs. ZUTAVERN, Agt.

The Germans will celebrate the land
ing of the first Germans in this country,
at Fred Zutavern's grove, east of towp,
on October 18th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-07
Wanted!

An agent in every town to sell the POST
DISPATCH The POST-DISPATCH contains
from to II pages daily and from 3 to 50 Sunday
The Sunday POST DISPATCH is the biggest and
best Sunday paper outside of New York City
Besides its 5000 words Of special telegraph 1t
taius y to 16-page Magazine Section This is a
big budget OF bright. interesting articles arranged
N most artistic manaer- It also contains col
ored cover. which Is simply marvel Write for
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bat write for particulars and try it
Address once
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-07

Ga October 4th a couple Of Larned
young folks, whose names We failed to
secure, were tied up by Probate Judge
Breeder, at his office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-07
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION FOR
PROOF OF WILL.

State Of kansas, Barton County, s.
Estate of Igusz Riedl. deceased
To Victoria Riedl. Ignaz Rieil, Fannie Riedl
Louis Riedl and Joseph RiedI known heirs at law
of Ignaz Rieil late Of said county, deceased, and
all Others concerned:
You are hereby notified. That at regular term
OF the Probate Court OF Barton County. Kansas,
held the 9Th day of Oct 1897, there opSned
and publicly read instrument OF writing, pur-
porting be the last will and Testament OF IzuzZ
Riedl- late of said County, deceased. and YOU are
further notified that the 4th day OF Nov. 1897 has
been set the day for the dual hearing an d
Proof of said VIII. at which time all persons in
terested may appear anu show cause Why the
same should not De admitted TO probate
L. c BREEDEN,
S32 Probate Judge
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-07
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
OASTo1IA
Tie "a
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L. z. Likes went to Wellsville. Kan
sas. last Saturday, to be gone about
six weeks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-07

The wheel is here to stay. Whel
buying get THE SLAYER which is tht
Crescent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-07
CITY TREAsURER,s REPORT.

Quarterly Statement, for the Quarter
Ending October list, 1897.
City OF Great Bend in account with L Zutaxern
Treasurer
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-07
First published in the DEMocRAT Oct :, 1897.
SHERIFF'S SALE.
State Of Kansas,
Barton County.

state Of Kansas,
Barton County.
The British Land
and Mortgage Com
pany of America.
Limited Plaintiff
v ..
Cyrus L Townsend,
Eva J. Townsend,
Robert Simpson.
Mrs Robert Simpson,
whose hrst name Is
- unknown. defendants.
By virtue of Special Execution to me directed
snd delivered issued out OF the Goth District Cours
Of the State OF Kansas, sitting in ard for Barton
County, in said State, will on Saturday, Noyem
Der 9Th, A D. 1897 &c O'Clock A. NJ of said day,
at the Court House west door in Great Bend City,
in tke County and State aforesaid, offer ct public
sale and sell to the highest bidder, for cash in
hand. the following described real property, wit:
Lots Three snd Four t3k - aad the South half Of
the North-we<t Quarter Is II " II of Section
No. Four A Township No Sixteen 40 Ran &c No
Thirteen (f31 West Of 9th P. ". SAD property to
be sold commanded by the said Special Execu-
ton.
L. P. ABER Sheriff
Sherif's Ohce. DC tober 5, 1897
1913
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-07

During the day when the battle Of
the Wilderness was fought Gen
Grant smoked 20 very strong ci-
CARS This was about his highest
record.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-07
". TORREY, Agt. Santa

The manner IN which the common
wych- hazel discharges its seeds al
terests those who love to pry into
the wor.kil IS of nature The seed
vesse. partially opens, exposing the
point of the seeds; then by an in
elined pressure from below the
seed is projected Just as one would
project bean between the finger
and the thumb Many species OF
plants eject the seed from the
carpets in the same way, though the
wych-hazeI attracts the chief atten-
ton by reason of its popularity Of
towering at one season and matur-
ing the last years productions at
the same time N Y Independent
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-07

First published in the Democrat Oct = 1897
SHERIFFvS SALE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-07

State of Kansas,
Barton County. )
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-07
CLAFLIN.
RAIL ROAD TIME TABLE

No. Pacihc-Main Line
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-20
OBJECT To PROPERTY TAX.
Five Directors Take Advantage of
New Law.

New Law.
Yesterday was the last day under the
new law within which to file with the
clerk Of courts answers in objection to
personal property taxes.
Only five answers were filed. The
DIRECTORS are the ST. Paul Gas Light
company, theI Edison Electric Light
T. S. Tompkihs as executors of the
estate of Caroline M. Drake, H. NJ
Temple as assignee of Robert Seeger,
and John BIom. The last two objec~
items involve less than $500 in amount
Mr.. Temples answer alleging that he
was wrongfu1Iy' assessed for property
which he held as assignee and Mr..
Blom claiming that his personal prop
erty was assessed oat 81, 575 whereas he
did not own over $3.50 worth.
The answer Of the ST Paul Gas Light
company objects to the assessment Of
its franchise, Which was assessed by
the board of equalization at $3.50, 900;
maintains that its franchise cannot be
legally assessed, and asks the district
court to declare the assessment void
and restrain the clerk of courts from
placing In the sherfff's hands warrants
for the collection of such assessment.
The Edison Electric Light and Power
company, whose franchise was assessed
at $4,000 files an answer containing
the same objections.
The answer Of Messrs. Drake and
Tompkins, as executors Of Caroline NJ
Drake, sets forth that, the personal
property in their possession as eKecu-
tors was erroneously and uniustly as
sessed at 1902 900, whereas, so the
answer alleges, it is Of no greater
value than $3S,009.S6, and that the full
amount of taxes which could properly
be levied on 1t Is $8134. 54
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-20

Fuerst bismarck and Columbia
Lodges Each Celebrate.


One Of the most successful affairs
in the history Of Fuerst Bismarck
Lodge No. Al, Order of Hermann Sons. Of
st. Paul, occurred at their hall in the
rooms Of the United German lodges la
night. The affair consisted Of a must
cal and literary entertainment, which
was followed by the annual ball Of
the lodge. Music for the occasion was
furnished by the Brose orchestra. and
the dancing continued until q late hour.
Ex-President William Springer and
lady led the grand march, and were fol-
lowed by some 100 couples. President
Peter Thul and competent commit
tee had charge Of the arrangements,
and were praised on all sides for their
magnificent work. 7
The ninth annual Easter ball and re-
union of Columbia Lodge No 36, Order
of Sons of Hermann, occurred at
Auyds hail. on West Seventh street
last night. The affair was success in
every way and was largely attended
by the members and friends of the
lodge. The grand march was lead by
John Hecker and lady, assisted by Mr..
Stoesser and lady. Dancing continued
until a late hour in the evening, Re-
freshments were served during the fes-
tivities in the dining room of the hall.
President Rummel said the affair was
one Of the most successful in the his
tory of the lodge, the gathering being
very large.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-20
.ARHEsTING THE DAwsoNs.
William and William Jr. Furnish
ts Bail ON Other Charges. @s.is

E.
- Bail ON Other Charges. @,a.s
The plan. Of action decided upon at
the meeting Of the Bank of Minnesota
depositors hast Saturday was COM
pleted yesterday afternoon when two
complaints were filed in the municipal
court against William Dawson Sr. and
William Dawson Jr. The compliments
are A.. H. &~Roake and George r.
Holmes
r. Mr.. Roake's se6napIafnt charges Will
liam Dawson S. land William Dawson
Jr. with unlawfully and feloniously APP
prQpriating $283, %. 09 of the Bank of
Minnesota funds to the use of the St.
Paul Pillow conipany. The complaint
of Mr.. Holmes charges the Dawsons
with wrongfu1ly receiving from the
complainant a1deposit of 1929 on Dec
p, 1896. when, 1t Is alleged, they knew
the Bank of Minnesota was fnsolvent.
In conformity with the continuance
OF proceedings had in the cases of
William Dawson Sr. and Robert L.
Miller. who gave bail on Saturday
night, Mr.. Dawson and Mr.. Miller
appeared before Judge Twohy in the
municipal court at 2 D. m. William
Dawson Jr. was also present to an
swer to the two complaints against
himself G. d. D'Brien represented the
Dawsons, andaAs &c. Mccartney looked
after Mr.. Miller's interests.
The defendants through their attor-
neys all pleaded not guilty and waived
examination The fixing of the bonds
in these cases being beyond the power
of the municipal court, an adjourn
ment was taken tofJudge Lewis cham
berS. e. Il .,s,
Judge Lewis. fixed the bail of Will
liam Dawson at $4,000 on the charge
of enlightenment of So, 900 sworn to by
jeremiah O'Brien, and at $4,000 on the
charge preferred by A. H. Roake Of
| the embezzlement of $3.50, 223. 90, On
the charge of9Feceiving a deposit Of
1929 on Dec. b. 1896, Mr.. .Dawson's bail
was fixed at $500, making $12 500 bail
in 3aA.s. Thomas7-4.. Blood and 81 T.
.SehuEHeief We're accepted as sMF. Daw-
sons bondsInen. s,-.of4 l.,r, n, @
The bond of William Dawson Jr
were fixed at $1,000 on the charge OF
Incorporating $3.50, 223.09. and 81, 500
on that of receiving deposit on Dec
%, 1896. =
Robert L. Miller was required to
furnish a bond in the sum Of Sc. 600
Mr.. Miller's bondsmen were John
Geraghty, collector OF customs, and
Myron N. Cole, a sugar broker.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-20
FUND HAS RUN DRY.
County COMMISSIONER Find Them
selves Shy of Road Money.

The board of county commissioners,
at the regular meeting yesterday, spent
about three hours in all talking over
various county affairs of miscellane-
Gus character, and questioning the cor
rectness of every bill submitted.
The controversy over the proposed
division Of school districts 29 and 81.
whereby one district was to be en-
larged and the other decreased was
finally disposed Of by disallowing the
petition for a division of the districts.
Thomas Ryan presented a bill Of $12,
for damages caused by the removal of
gravel from his land in the country.
This caused the usual discussion, and,
though no final action was taken, it is
likely that the claim will be paid.
A bill for work done on country
roads provoked more discussion, when
the auditor informed the board that
there were no funds IN the road and
bridge fund with which to pay it.
Mayor Doran and Commissioner Nc
Carron thereupon demanded that thu
matter be investigated Thereupon,
the board, on motion Of Commissioners
Quehl, directed the committee on roads
and bridges, which comprises the en-
tire board, to investigate as to the
condition Of the fund.
A petition signed by sixty-one sta
tionary engineers, occupying prominent
pOS1llOi1S III the CITY, asked JnaJ the
commissioners give careful considera-
ton to the matter of heating and
lighting the courthouse, and recon-
mended that James McGeary be given
the contract, inasmuch as he offers to
do the work for much less than it has
ever been done before. The petition
was referred to the committee ON roads
| and bridges, which is composed of all
the members of the board
The coma r1iSatapara ar for
lunch and met again at p. m. The
adoption of two resolutions constituted
the remaining business. One Of them
provides that, during the coming
months of June. July and August, the
county officials may allow q half hol-
iday every Saturday to so many of
their clerks, ETC., as can be spared.
Everything is left to the discretion OF
the respective county officials.
The board also adopted a resolution
directing the county engineer to es-
tablish a grade and make an estimate
of the cost of matchmaking Rice street
for one mile north of the city limits
not less than twenty-four feet IN width.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-20


demonstrated the philosophical ante
cedents of the American.
IN introducing the next speaker as
the representative Of the march of the
spirit Of revolution and the, descend
ant OF a srevolnii onary ANCESTOR Bishop
Gilbert took occasion to advert to what
ne. termed the gallant struggle that
Greece Is nowdma king against terrific
odds and appeaIed to the gentlemen
present to TESTIFY tp their fellow feeling
with Greece, '.'Ehich,'' he said, els like
unto the condition of the American
colonies in itsn7weakness." The re-
Spouse took thBfoSm of hearty cheering
and then Lieut.. Gov. Gibbs took the
noor. He eulbgized the patriots and
told how he had ancestors who fought
IN the army of Massachusetts He said
that he had gEeat veneration for the
father OF his Country, and much of 1t
rose from the fact that he (Washing-
TOM had been elected to the legislature
OF Virginia some fourteen times. The
speaker knew hpwlft was himself.
Inere were a number Of brief talks
ana stories by other gentlemen, and in
termlngled with the speechmaking was
the singing of q number Of patriotic
songs. the affair closing with the sing
ing of America"
4ey
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-20
LADIES' TERM AT THE MINNESOTA
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE
OPENS TODAY.
SEVERAL ALREADY ARRIVED.
MANAGEMENT HOPE THAT ABOUT
ONE HUNDRED WILL REPORT
FOR STUDY.
WHEN PROVISIONS ARE MADE
school for Women Will Be Held In
Winter, Which VIII Swell the
Attendance.

The ladies' term at the Minnesota
School of Agriculture opens today. 1t
will not be known until this evening
at the earliest what the attendance
will be, but there is reason to believe
it will go beyond seventy. The man
agenent Of the institution would not
be surprised if fully 100 reported for
study. This is from a comparison with
previous years. Up to the present time
over seventy letters of inquiry were
received from different parts Of the
state, but that does not represent the
number who will act upon the informa-
ton returned.
During yesterday a score or more
of young women were received at the
college home. Some had written about
the curriculum and expenses, but the
greater number reported without any
previous intimation of their intentions.
The majority will arrive today, when
the term opens. 1t is thought the
Twin Cities alone will be we'll repre-
sented, which will result in swelling
the number beyond three score and
ten. That will be sufficient to tax the
present accommodations Of the school.
incidentally, the idea has been en-
/ braced by the management that the
state bill setting apart an appropria-
ton by the legislature for the erection
or suitable home for the women at
tending the school, which has passed
both branches of the house and Is
awaiting the signature Of the gov
ernor, may result in a smaller attend
dnee TINS term than would otherwise
nave been the case. If the measure be-
comes a law, the building will be erect
ed the present summer, and a winter
term can then be held. In view Of that
prospect, 1T Is considered probable that
a number of farmers may retain the
services of their daughters at home
curing the warmer season and send
them to the school at a time of wear
When there is less demand for their
presence on the farm
Under the present arrangement the
schooI term for women follows the win
ter term for the young men. This is
necessitated by the lack of accommo-
dat1on. About all the work is done in
the home building and the dining hall.
Chemistry is taught in the laboratory
OF another building and dairying in
still another The home building is a.
X pIfSHt, inviting stone structure, pleas
antly located and divided into a Ii
brary, reading and reception rooms and
dormitory. The other principle build.
ing is Of brick, sunny and commodious
and used for a dining hall and dormi-I
tory.
Z The school has been running four
years and increasing in popularity
and efficiency. Last year over seven
ty pupils were in attendance. They
were not exclusively daughters of
farmers. Nearly a score were married,
women from the two cities, who re-
ported daily for instruction in cooking
and sewing. AS a rule, those attend
ing take a full course. The subjects
to be taught the coming term are
chemistry, English, entomology, horti-
culture, hygiene, poultry, cooking.
dairying and sewing
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-20
Police .Inffinrx.

William Davis, recently released from the
workhouse, was arrested by Detective wer-
rick yesterday on suspicion Of having stolen
a sealskin sacque with which he was entering
an East Seventh street pawn shop when taken
in custody. He claims to have come honest
ly by the saeque, asserting that it was turned
over to him by friend to be sold
Robert LIE Blanche arrested Saturday night
By Chief Schweitzer on the charge OF vag-
Taney, was arraigned in the police court yes
terday and discharged on promise to leave the
city.
John Kelly, the young man accused of as
saultlng f. E. kriha with beer glass in a
West Seventh street saloon Sunday night was
prisoner in the municipal court yesterday on
the charge Of assault and battery. Kelly was
at first charged with assault with dangerous
weapon, but as Kriha's injuries were found
to be not serious, he will be tried for the les
ser ofense. Kelly secured continuance and
was released on $50 bail until Thursday.
Mrs. James Rowe living at 457 St Peter
street was accused in the police court yester-
day by Lizzie earn Of assault and battery
The complainant alleges that Mrs. Rowe ex-
hibited her physical prowess upon her person
last Friday. Mrs. Rowe was released on $50
bail until today, when the case will be heard
before Judge Twohy.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-20
PULLED A LAUNDRY,
Which the Police Say Is Simply an
Opium Joint.

Opium Joint.
An alleged opium joint operated at
Eighth street and Broadway, under
the guise of a Chinese laundry, was
pulled by Lieut.. Pothen yesterday
afternoon. A complete outfit for the
indulgence of hop fiends was secured
and Harry Rowe arrested on the
the ostensible proprietor of the laundry
was also locked up on the charge Of
conducting an opium joint.
The raid on the place was the result
of numerous recent complaints to the
police that young men, some of them
belonging to families high in local So
cial circles, frequented the resort, and
were. through it's agency, becoming
addicted to the opium habit. 1t has
been the practice, it is said, for these
young "bloodS' to visit the resort dur
ing the day, in order not to attract
suspicion and run the risk of police
raid at night. Women, it is alleged
also frequent the place to indulge their
passion for the deadly opium. So nu-
merous of late have it's visitors become
that the authorities have determined
to put a stop to it's operations and
have had it under surveillance for
nearly a week. Saturday night a raid
was attempted by the police, but 1t is
thought the Celestial proprietor re-
eeived tip, as no one was found In
the place. Hum Yen's place
fits the general idea of
Chinese opium joint whether he
was conducting such a place or
not. In small back room are several
improvised hunks and diIapidated ar
ticleS Of furniture while the outfit Sc
cured by the police, which consists of
two pipes, an alcohol lamp for cooking
the dope" several needles with
which to hold it over the flame, and d
soft sticky mass of partly prepared
opium, is filthy and repu1sive. Rowe
and the Chinaman will be arrafgned
in the police court today. The same
laundry has been raided by the DO
lice on several previous occasions
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-20
DEATH UNEXPECTEDLY DARkENS
A NUMBER. OF ST. FAIL
HOMES.
POPULAR YOUNG LADY GONE.
MISS KATHRYN PHILLIPS, OF GER
ANIUM STREET. ANSWERS
THE SUMMONS.
c. G. LEWIS JOINS THE MAJORITY
Heart Disease Caused His Death-W.
f. Dickinson, of Palmer Il Dick
tnsOn, Dead.

Miss Kathryn Phillips, daughter Of
Mrs. H. w. Phillips, of III Gera1.um
street, died Sunday evening after an
illness of but a few hours. Miss Phil
lips had scores of friends in st. Paul
who will be shocked to hear of her
sudden death. She was not only a
undoubted talent, being an accomplish
ed pianist and vocalist She had been
suffering with a slight cold for a few
days, but Easter day was feeling we'll
and partook of hearty dinner, smil-
ingfy remarking that she was going
to celebrate the day. About 4 O'clock
in the afternoon she. became suddenly
i'll and died in a few hours. The
funeral will take place tomorrow after
noon at 3 o'clock Z~ a