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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Qua neighbor editor of the Beacon
is still posing as the high muck a.
muck, the "holier than thou, the
great and only Poo-bah of decency
and morality in Great B and, and con
tinues to brand all people who see FL
to differ with him as advocating ia W
iessuess. deOauchery and drunken
ness" He is not honest and fair in
his arguments, for be continues to
howl for ''side walks" to be built with
the money received IS fines from the
saloon men. after acknowledging that
he knows the city council could not
use such funds for that purpose. He
continues to call for expenditures of
money when be knows that the CITY
has no money to spend, and that the
tax ievies year after year have been
up TO the full limit that the law al
lows. In all this he is not actuated
by the motives he assumes to possess;
but by desire to cast odium upon
others; q wish to be known as the
great knnw-all; by an inherent manis
for faul,finding and complaining which
is generally possessed by the people
who are chemically dispep,ie and al
outs with ell humanity. He lie will
ing to be the stool pigeon of others o
his same class Who will not come on
in the open and fight. bat who de.
light in pushing some one else to tn,
front te represent their fool notions
In this connection, he is a little bette
in the peblic opinion than those VIII,
urge him on but do not come out il
the open and take aLy of the brunt o
the fight. While we admire his gal
We deplore his judgmenf. Farther
while he poses ss 1.-THE whole thing
he may expect to get credit for beini
the greatest lunasic in the asylum.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30
City Built on Islands.

The famous old city Of Client, Bel
GUM, is built on twenty-six islands.
which are connected with one another
by eighty bridges. Three hundred
streets and thirty public squares are
contained in these islands. Client has
been the scene of many treaties. insur-
rections and revolts. and it was there
the treaty was made terminating the
war of 1912 between this country and
England
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30
The erea. CLOCK i'm Philadeiphta.

The clock for the public building in
Philadelphia is the second largest in
the world. The dials are twenty-five
feet each in diameter, which gives
distance of about a foot to be trav-
ersed by the end Of the minute hand
every minute. Its place is $50 feet
above the street. The cost was about
$4,000. The clock in st. Rombold's
cathedral. Mechlin, Belgium, as regards
diameter of dial. is nearly twice the
size OF the Philadelphia clock
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30
Gun Club Shoot.

Following is the score of the Gun
Club shoot. east of town. Monday at
ternoon the 9th:
FIRST SHOOT:
Ely &c Thatcher Is. Gardner Is
Wyman % Swift Is, Halliday q Tut
avern. q. L.. %. Out of possible so
SECOND SHOOT:
Halliday 8, Wyman 8, Thatcher
Swift s. Greene 1. Gardner z. Ely
Zutavern 8 Out of possible 10.
The next contest will be Monday af
ternoun, Jan 2i.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Since Great Bend has been deprived
of her joint revenue she cannot put on
anv mare style than the rest of ua.
She has dispensed with electric lights
end would also do away with the water
work system were it not for an oex-
istiBg contract. And her aide walks
continue in bad repair'-Hoisingtor
Dispatch.
THE city has lost the revenue, but
she still has the joints and Deacon
Armstrong. If the Deacon will build
sidewalks, light the streets. and STOP
drunkenness we will all arise and call
him blessed. He can even make
himself more solid with the saloon
men. whom he says are more of gen
tlemeu than the Mayor, city attorney
and city counciImen. It be fails how
ever. he had just as we'll go and com
NIT siouxeyesighed
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30
Notice..

I will be absent from Great Bend
about two months. during tn st time
my accounts will be with F. Y. Russell
for collection Those indebted to ME
are requested to call upon him at his
office over Brinkmsn hank
Dr. F. LTaHTFooT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

WE GIVE. this week, al outline oI
the railroad bill which we believe vii
become a law bv act of the present
session of the Kansas legislature II
it is not good law the next legisla.
lure can repeal it. IF il is gond law
then the people should give credit t.
the Leedy administration for it, and
no future Legislature will dare to re
peal it
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

The weather interferred somewhat
with the first annual Barton County
poultry show at Great Bend, but never
theless splendid meeting was held,
which will be OF great material ben+ft
to poultry raisers. The association IS
composed of wids awake, enterprisirg
poultry ralsers and future exhibitions
will be louked forward to with eager
ness-Ellin wood Leader.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Luke had it firs:. Paul had it las
boys never have it; girls have it but
once, Miss Sullivan had it twice in
the same place. but when she married
Pat Murphy she never had it again. -
Coolidge Unmuzzied Truth.
The Claim Banner SAYS CTaf1 n
had it once The Banner must have
been asleep when she had it the second
ime.-H"isington Dispatch.
GREAT BEND, 81 ,isingt0n and
Pawnee Rock never had it. but EIlin.
wood now has double dose of it,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

TALK about piace-huntersl What q
gang OF hungry fellows. who have been
away from the public crib forathe past
two years. will be lined up in Topeka
next week. Why, even the old resi-
dents Of Topeka will look on with
amusement
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

j Z. ReimeF and Tom E. Cough,
two young men of near Albert, will
leave Monday next for Enterprise,
Kans., to attend college.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Thursday morning the farmers shed
their overcoats and wentto work. Be-
fore night they went TO work to shed
their stock Only q difference in the
weather, that's all.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

The regular annual New Years gath.
ering of our old citizens will be held On
Monday evening Dext, at the A. o. U
w hall
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

IT Is said that Dame Fortune
knocks once at every mans door .
May be; but the Dame has only sent
her daughter, MISS Fortune, to call
on us so far.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Ed Shanafelt is nursing a game leg
caused by slip and fall while per-
forming his les as trainsman.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

The wedding of David W. Smith and
Miss Mary 0. Vosburg. both of Paw
nee Rock township, was solemuized
Thursday afternoon, the 29th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

NJ. J. Davine. mall clerK on the
branch from Great Bend to Scott, has
secured change of runs, He gets q
route out of Leavep worth. John a.
Mcdonald succet ds Mike on this run.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Mrs. Geo. Spencer and son LEFT on
Thursday afternoon on a two weeks
visit to M. n. Jones and family, at
Fort Collins, Colorado.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Julia. Lucy and Chas Miller of thil
city attended the Smith-Vosburg wed
diGg at Pawnee RICK Thursday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

The question OF the inequality of
taxes is agitating the minds of many
of our readers, especially in Great Bend
We shall have something to say upon
this subject next week. There is no
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

The wood work OF the new, Mennonite
church, in the east part of Pawnee
Rick township, is now about complies
ed. The building is 30x50 feet. and
will cost upwards of 81 500 when cons
MI
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

j. E Jenkins left Wednesday for a
visit to his old home in Illinois, which
he has not visited for ten years.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

The parents of a certain school dis.
trict where the big boys had been so
unruly as to run out every teacher
heretofore employed. held a meeting
last summer and decided to get a giant
for a teacher who could lick the biggest
hoys and secure discipline. Last week
the teacher who had been secured
sailed in and licked a big boy. He
rushed home and told his father. The
old man went to the school house to
protest and the teacher dubbed the
stove down with him. The old man
got three neighbors. they swept down
on the teacher and he distributed them
over the township inside of five minutes.
The people are now calling on the
teacher to resign.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

F. W. Dolechek was down from near
about six months. Does not blame PEG
pie for not travelling during the present
condition of the roads.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Tho weather clerks blizzard was
due here Thursday morning. but the
advance guard did not show up until
a
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

It was our privilege TO attend the
Poultry Show at Great Bend last Nom
day. The attendance at the show was
not as good as it should have been, but
the exhibit was excellent considering
that it was the first one of the Barton
County Association. Nearly all breeds
were represented. and there were many
excellent birds.-Pawnee Rock Chief.
tain.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

doubt but, should the general public
take up the matter of assessments and
taxation the present methods could be
changed with Justice to all.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

The board of county commissioners
meet next Monday. January I'd, to
finish up the business of the year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

YoUNo Collins was found guilty.
The moral atmosphere of Topeka has
improved, since the pop legislature
convened in extraordinary session.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

College entertainment New Year
eve. Have you got your ticket?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Farewell old iS99-you've got to skip
you know your fate; welcome 1899
in pleasant places draw our line.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

a number of people are complaining
of rheumatism, brought on by the cou.
tinued wet weather.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Isaac L Wood and Miss Ollie V
Townsend, both of Hoisington, were
granted a.marriage license on Tuesday
the 9th
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

On Wednesday, the 2Sth, marriage
license was issued to Emerson H Grit
fifth of Shelby county, Illinois, and
Miss Sarah Harvey of Great Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

One OF the best ways to begin the
new year is to be square with the
printer. Had you thought about itp :
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

The General Superintendent of the
Santa Fee system inspected the Great
Bend & Scott branch last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

DEACON. ARMsTaoNe,s editorials on
the JOINT question are geometrical
paradoxes-they have length and
thickness, but NO breadth.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Mrs. Pools and daughter. Miss Flor
eDce. entertain their music pupils this
Friday, afternoon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

An Empnria crazy man says he feels
himself commanded by the Lord to
kill two of the prettiest girls in that
section, aud every girl in that part of
the country has gone into hiding for
foar he is after her.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Mrs T. L Owings will remove ia
Winfield the first of the week Mr.
Owings makes Winfield his headQuar,
t4TS aISO
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

The Workmen have added S37 80 to
their sick benefit fund by the recent
dance. Some sick brother or his fam
iIy will be aided at time when he
needs aid the most. by this money; yet
there are preachers who hold up their
hands in holy horror at the people who
contribute to this fund by attending
dances.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs Fl M. Diffen bacher. of
Great Bend. were registered at the
Midland Hotel. Kansas City, on the
28th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

The days are now growing longer a
the rate of minute day. Had yo'
observedp
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

The Great Be,d Wurkmen lodge i,
having splendid increase. Worl
every lodge night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Word reaches Great Bend friends
that Mrs. A. g. Houck formerly of this
city and of Hoisington. died at her
home in Shirley, Indiana, on December
22d. Deceased leaves three children,
Il son and two daughters. all grown
however. and we'll prepared to fight
LIES hafflaa
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

The old board fence around the court
yard park is being removed. prepara-
tory to putting in the new posts and
chain.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Poultry Association meeting Satur-
day attt rnoon January 7th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Will Reineeke and brother. of nea
Heizrr. were doing business in tow
Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

The friends of Grandpa Swift .'chip
ped in" and bought him a fine overcoat
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Remember the Woodmen dance a
Olmitz on the night of the S1st.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Monthly meeting of the city schoo
board next Monday night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

When a man is convalesing, is be
outWittjng his doctor.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

The court yard park already has an
improved appearance.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Archdeacon Watkins has returned
from the General Convention. and a
visit to eastern cities, and will hold
services in Great Bend on Sunday. Jan.
uary 1st, at the usual hours. AL are
cordially invited. Offeratory solo by
Mr. Won Halter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

It's all over the county-the mud.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

The city schools wilt open again next
Monday, Jan. I'd.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

A. Bordewick was up from Stafford
county, Wednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Cityecouncil meeting next Monday
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Fire Department meeting tonight.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Not that the DEMOCRAT wants TO
be fsultfinding, but because a number
of east side residents have asked us to,
we suggest that the east side school
building is badly in need of repairs.
which if not made soon, will cause
something to DROP
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

It's all over the county-the mud.
Fire Department meeting tonight.
City council meeting next Monday
night.
The city schools wilt open again next
Monday, Jan. I'd.
A. Bordewick was up from Stafford
county, Wednesday.
When a man is convalesing, is be
outwittjng his doctor.
The court yard park already has an
improved appearance.
Try the New Coal Yard.
WINTERBURG s. NEwCoMBE.
Monthly meeting of the city school
board next Monday night.
Poultry Association meeting Satur-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Larned also has financial troubles of
her own. Young Yates. son of the
leading grOceryman of that town has
skipped with several thousands of dolls
lars not his own. some of the monev
obtained by forgery. some by selling
mortgaged CATTLE and some he obtained
by robbing his relatives
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Try the New Coal Yard.
WINTERBURG s. NEwCoMBE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

on us 30 far.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

observedp
The Great Berd Workmen lodge is
having splendid increase. Work
every lodge night.
Mrs. Pools and daughter, Miss Flor.
eDce. entertain their music pupils this,
Friday, afternoon.
number of people are complaining
of rheumatism, brought ON by the cou.
tinued wet weather.
The General Superintendent of the
Santa Fe system inspected the Great
Bend & Scott branch last week.
j. E Jenkins left Wednesday for a
visit to his old home in Illinois, which
he has not visited for ten years.
Farewell old iS98-you've got to skip
you know your fate; welcome 1899
in pleasant places draw our line.
Julia, Lucy and Chas Miller of this
city attended the Smith-V osburg wed
diGg at Pawnee RICK Thursday.
The board of county commissioners
meet next! Monday, January I'd, TO
finish up the business of the year.
Ed Shanafelt is nursing a game leg
caused by slip and fall while per-
forming his duties as a trainsman.
One of the best ways to begin the
new year is to be square with the
printer. Had you thought about itp
Mr.. and Mrs II M. Diff-nbacher, of
Great Bend. were registered at the
Midland Hotel. Kansas City, on the
28th.
The regular annual New Years gath
ering of our old citizens will be held On
Monday evening next, at the A. o. U.
W. hall.
The old board fence around the court
yard park is being removed, prepara-
tory to putting in the new posts and
chain.
Isaac L Wood and Miss Ollie V.
Townsend, both of Hoisington, were
granted a.marriage license on Tuesday,
the 9th.
Mrs I. L Owings will remove to
Winfield the first of the week. Mr..
Owings makes Winfield his hesdquar-
ters also.
Tho weather clerks blizzard was
due here Thursday morning, but the
advance guard did not show up until
about noon.
Mrs. Geo. Spencer and son lest On
Thursday afternoon on a two weeks
visit to NJ. n Jones and family, at
Fort Collins, Colorado.
T. Reimer and Tom e. Cough.
two young men of near Albert, will
leave Monday next for Enterprise.
Kans., to attend college.
The wedding of David W. Smith and
Miss Mary o. Vosburg. both of Paw
nee Rock township, was solemuized
Thursday afternoon, the 29th.
+ On Wednesday, the 2Sth, marriage
license was issued to Emerson FL. Grit
fifth of Shelby county, Illinois, and
Miss Sarah Harvey of Great Bend.
F. W. Dolechek was down from near
Dubuque Wednesday, first time for
| about six months. Does not blame peo
pie for not travelling during the present
| condition of the roads.
| NJ. J. Davine. mall clerK on the
| branch from Great Bend to Scott, has
secured q change of runs, He gets q
route out of LeaveD worth. John a.
Mcdonald succet ds Mike on this run.
The wood work OF the new, Mennonite
church, in the east part of Pawnee
Rick township, is now about complies
ed. The building is 30x5O feet. and
will cost upwards of 81 500 when cons
/ pleted.
| The question OF the inequality of
taxes is agitating the minds of many
of our readers, especially in Great Bend
| We shall have something to sag upon
this subject next week. There is no
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

am ment
The Butler weekly times., 1898-07-21
Happy Hill Items.

Miss Gweena Nevins, Of Sprague,
is visiting friends and relatives 10
this vicinity.
Miss Bertha Pitchford was ths
guest Of Miss Matte Gander Sunday,
Sunday School at Mt Zion was vel
attended last Sunday.
Miss Lizzie Butler VISITED al Nf
Requa's Monday.
Ben Pontius, OF near Pleasant Gap
attended church at this place SUNDAY
Otha Long, of Nevada, is visiting
friends in this neighborhood.
Mrs Joseph Bomar spent the dag
at Frank Hammond's Monday.
Samuel Hammond has been quite
sick for the past several days, but y
now improving.
Mrs Warren, Of Butler, was down
last Wednesday and Thursday visit
ing her daughter, Mrs II w Allen
Frank Hammond and HarEg
Evans have the contract TO put Up
Mrs Bomar's hay.
Rev Wood filed his appointmem
at AIt Zion Sunday. There was
large crowd present. DIsL
The Butler weekly times., 1898-07-21
tile Altar.

MCELR5Y-JESSIyG-: Miss Jennie
Lee Jennings, the pretty and accom-
plished daughter OF b. f. Jennings
Of Foster, No, and Mr. Harry /. Nc
ElroE Of Sarcoxie, Mo, were brought
before the hymeniaI altar at the
home Of the bride, on July 3, al 1 D.
II. where in the presence Of a few Of
the relatives and two q the brides
old suffers who fortunately or un-
fortunately, called upon that event
ful afternoon Rev. Jas. &. Digs
spoke the solemn words that con
nected the golden links Of the rnatri-
monial chain; after which refresh
ments We're served. Then the good
byes were said and Mr. and Mrs..
McElroy left for their future home at
Sarcoxie. Mr. McElroy comes to us
well recommended and is in the en-
ployment Of the Marble-head Mining
Co. May good forune, mercy and
blessing ever attend them.
a FRIEND.
The Butler weekly times., 1898-07-21

We extract the following patriot,
sentiment from order No. 10 issusd
from headquarters Missouri Confe5.
crate Veterans:
"Comrades-Come t. this reunion
and we will give assurance to III,
world that Mason Il Dixon's lips
has been removed to the soutker
coast OF Cuba; that our own Alaban,
Hobson laid the Merrimao acron
the bay that corked up old Cervsn
that old Joe Wheeler ordered The
first shot on land that will wipe oul
sectional lines for all time to come
and let the nations Of Europe lean
that this is one country, one aAg
and that our destiny is to have al
the world worship at the shrine o.
freedom. Let them know that lhM
is our country, our flag, our Msnru
doctrine and our Declaration Of
Independence"
The Butler weekly times., 1898-07-21
Row 70 Govern Santiago

Washington, D. c, July I7.-Co
incident with the occupation Of San
tiago there are q VS. variety Of
questions which are bziag conziler-
ed by the president and his cabinet
respecting the future political con.
ditions which are 20 obtain there.
There viii have to be settled
whether the government Of Santiago
province shall be G ras-itary one or
civil one with military powerg
vested il the exec4ti7s officers. or
other form Of administration In
Ike the Philippines, which, although
nominally in our possession are not
formally. 50 al questions OF iur;s-
diction over AZ administration Of
the occupied territory Of Santiago
must be met Immediately.
Santiago itself is Il city Of approx
imately $4,000 people, end in addi-
ton there are q large number of
people in the captured TERRITORY
whose interests viii have to be lock
ed after The commercial side Of
the matter must be attended TO
promptly.
Santiago being ours, the presump-
tion follows that the blockade main