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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03
JOHN WOOD BROWN.

AS the information of the death oi
Mr.. Brown reached us Just before going
| to press last week we could only give a
short notice of it. Deceased was one
of the best known and respected old
residents of this county, having arrived
here in the summer of 1877. locating
on claim in FairyIew township.
John Wood Brown was born in Ohio,
ami was aged Go years. 8 months and
23 days at the time of his death. Dur
ing the civil war he was member OF
Co. H., 1r4th Ohio Volunteers, serving
his country Loyalty and being honorably
discharged at the close of the terrible
conflict.
Funeral services were held at Galatia
on Thursday afternoon, under the di.
rection of Pap Thomas Post. G. A. R.
of which post he had long been an able
and active member, the Galatia post
assisting in the impressive ceremonies,
and funeral sermon being preached
OJ NNOSs SOIStOtS a. AA's Al e-S
Galatia church. The attendance at
the funeral was large, many members
of the Grand Army, the Sons of Vet
erans and Ladies of the G. A. R. being
present, as were hundreds of neighbors
an friends from the surrounding coun-
try.
Deceased leaves a wise. three sons
and two daughters, the latter being Mrs.
]. w. Jackson of Galatia, and Mrs.
Sam'l Airheart of Great Bend. The
sons are Thomas c. Brown of Galatia.
and w. A. Brown and Robert Brown,
of Great Bend. ALI the children and
the loving life companion were present
during the last hours of deceased and
ministered to his wants.
We knew him but to respect him.
Living life of usefulness to mankind
he has earned that reward in the world
beyond which is promised those who'd
unto others as you would have others
do unto you" Honor to his memory.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

LESLIE PURsEL, of the Lakin In
dex, whom Bro. Morrison of the Ster-
ling Democrat has been booming as q
democratic candidate for secretary of
state. stated in q recent interview
published in the Topeka Journal, that
he was not in any sense a candidate;
that he believed every possible effort
should be made to unite the entire
silver forces of Kansas on one ticket
this year, and keep such elements
united for all time to come. He very
sensibly takes the position that. it our
present state officers have made eff
cient and honorable records-aud no
one of unprejudiced minds claims they
have done otherwise-they are en-
titled to, and should receiYe q re-
nomination and election. So. If Bro.
Morrison wants Mr.. Rush's scalp he
must hunt . more receptive candidate.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

Runaways were the fashion in town
Saturday Afternoon. A horse and
buggy driven by a little boy, started at
the northwest corner of the square and
ran between the hitching chain and
the park fence clear along the north
half of the square. out onto Main street
and to the Aber stable A few
minutes later D. StuIken's team got
the upper hand of his good hand and
started full tilt for the north part of
the county. No damages as the re-
suit of either runaway.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

The following is a list of eight
classes of people who do a town n.
good: First, those who go out OF
town to do their trading. Second
those who oppose improvements.
Third, those who prefer a quiet town
to one of push and business Fourth,
those who think business can be done
slyly and without advertising. Fifth.
those who derlde public spirited men.
Sixth, those who oppose every move
ment that doss not originate with
themselves. Seventh, those who op.
pose any public enterprise that does
not appear to benefit them Eighth,
those who seek to injurs the credit oi
an indiyiiual Russell Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

No STATE in the Union has 8 more
aggressive, able and fearless set of
representatives in both the u. s.
senate and house of representatives
than as Kansas. Our citizens are
proud of them, regardless of politics,
because they SO fully uphold the
honor and reputation of Kansas for
being first in the battle for reforms.
first in espousing the rights of the peo.
pie. first in defying the trusts and
money powers, and first in announc-
ing independence of all old f'gyism
and senile precedent. Kansas is
proud of the fighters she has in con-
gress. aud her voters will indicate
their faith in such men by returning
them this fall to continue the good
work.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03
G. A. R. RESOLUTIONS.

WHEREAs--It has pleased the Grand
Commander of the Universe to call our
worthy Comrade J. Wood Brown to an
swer the last bugle. call We record
his death and bear witness for comrade
while living in our midst, that be was
an honest man good citizen and a
true comrade. He enlisted as pri-
vate in Co. H. II4th Regt. Ohio Vol.
Inft.. on the 18th day of September.
1868. and was discharged as Team
ster of Co. l.. I14th Regt. September
27th, 1865, He was a member of the
G. A. R. for many years. having at.
tanned the Rank of Post Commander. :.
He died at his home in Great Bend
Kansas on February 23, 1898, at the
age of 81 years 6 months and 20 days.
REsoLvED: That as a Post we here
by extend to his widow and children
our sympathies in their loss and give
them our assurance that the service OF
their husband and father and our
Comrade in maintaining unsullid the
flag of our common country shall not
be forgotten by US; that altho stricken
down by disease contracted in the life
of duty, yet his spirit liveth. and will
ever live for right and justice.
REsoLvED: That these resolutions
be placed on the Journal of the Post.
that copy be furnished by the adjus-
tant to the widow of our deceased com.
rade. and that the city papers be re.
quested to publish the same.
Dne at special meeting at the Post
Hall this 23d day of February, A. D.
1898.
B. F. OGLE,
Com. ! G. w. NIMocKs,
IRA D. BRoUGHER.
G.. w. THATCHER. Post Comma ander.
IRAD BRoUGHER. Adiutant.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

THE republican congressional COM
mittee of this, the 7th district will
meet at Hutchinson Friday of this
week-March 4,h. The "machinery'
will be set in motion for the re-nomin.
of Chester I. Long, but if we mistake
not there are quite a sprinkling of
fellows in the district who propose to
clog the machinery if it goes to grind
ing out,too much Long business. They
propose to give some one else the
empty honor of running against Jerry
Simpson this year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

VIM. J. BRYAN paid neat com.
pliment to the Jeffersonian democrats
who assembled in banquet at Topeka
last Thursday night, when he said a
democratic banquet at 50 plate was
better than republican banquet at
$5 plate, because the former en-
abled nearly thousand democrats to
participate, while the latter restricted
the attendance to about hundred IF
the silk stockings only. The simplic-
itY of Jeffersonian democracy was
fully demonstrated in this particular.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

Jake Rediger, of Eureka township,
sold two Car loads of wheat last week,
and has several thousand bushels more
for sale. He is going to purchase a
city residence and become a Great
Bend farmer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

Rev. Mrs. D. r.. Lewis, who has
been preaching at the First Baptist
church, colored, for the past mouth,
preached her farewell sermon at the
home of w. M. Sellers. this city. We'd
nesday evening, to quite a large audi.
ence. Mrs. Lewis did some good
church work while here. ar-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

AN APPEAL was made for aid. by
the millworkers of New Bedford
Mass, on Feb. 24th, in which appeal
it is stated that unless aid is received
from the people of the New England
states, or elsewhere, 1000 people
men, women and children-in that
town will be forced to starvation.
Good God! And is this the result of
the "return of prosperity" to the
milling districts of the east? Is this
the work:ngmsn's reward for support.
ing Mckinley and the single gold
stan lard? Is this the re-establish-
ment of ting ''confi 1euce" they say we
80 much needed?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

There are many imitators OF Mr.. J.
@. Lewis novel and unique method of
heralding the advent of ST Piuukard
in each city he appears, but he pre-
sents the only burlesque farmer street
parade which is well worth going miles
TO see. This novel parade will be seeI.
here on March 18th and is funnier than
q circus.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

When hen has laid all egg it is the
rooster which crows the loudest and
makes the most noise. When that
baby boy was born it was you, Mr..
man, who did the most Dragging about
it, you old rooster.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

Dan Coughiin's children have been
having the measles. Fact is. this
item might appropriately apply to
every family in town where there are
little tads from To 10 years old.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

The Great lsend Fire Department
decided. at the meeting last Friday
evening, not to purchase new uni
forms for the present. Those OF our
citizens who so kindly subscribed and
paid money into fund for that pur
pose have had such money refunded.
Possibly some day the city council will
exhibit its pride in the fire department
by supplying new uniforms.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03
VOLUME XIV.

THE democratic state convention to
nominate state ticket will be held
at Atchinson. In the apportlonment
decided upon, Barton county will be
entitled to five delegates. The time
for holding the convention is left with
the executive committee, but the
state committee expressed itself as in
favor of early conventions.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

Scotch whiskey Is really remark.
able product. OF the twenty -aight
million gallons made in Scotland last
year, thirty millions were consumed at
home, thirty millions sent to England.
and thirty million shipped to this
country
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

Ralph Bailey, who has BEEN in Ol
mitZ for couple of months, was down
home over Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

The HoisingLon Dispatch has a more
prosperous appearance since its editor
has taken position that indicates he
is done saying amen to everything the
republican bosses do. People generally
admire franknass ana tndeoeu,i ,ielcs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

where can buy a bunch of young
cattle?" is question often asked now
by our thrifty and wide-awake farmers.
Stock, cattle were never in as great de-
mand as now.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

VIM. Hampel. of near Olmitz. was
doing business in Great Bend Monday,
and called on the DEMOCRAT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

w. r. Morris, of Drexel, Mo-. will
keep posted on Barton county affairs
through the DEMOCRAT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

Editor Ira II. Clark of the Hoising-
ton Dispatch was over to the county
seat Saturday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

1t is all right to rave about Grecian
in every day common experience is the
nose that is kept out of other peoples
business
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

| Attend the .'Old Maids Convention
Friday night. 1t will be fuller of fun
tnan a bushel of monkeys.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

Mrs. Anna Parker, who fell on the
sidewalk and injured an arm a month
or more ago. has gone to Topeka to a
hospital. where she is having SPECIAL
treatment for the injury. 1t is feared
that the bone has been split. and that
the injury will prove of very serious
nature.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

Will Schwier, of the Heizer Cream.
cry Co., put in most of last week at
tending the convention of creamery
men at Topeka.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

The same republican newspapers
that condemned Governor Leedy for
vetoing poor railroad bill, now CEN
sure him for enceavoring to procure
the enactment of good one. The
only way to please the republicans is
to turn over to them the state govern
ment- It's plumber ther want -
Eureka Messenger.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

l.. B Murray, formerly In business
at Ellinwood. died at his home in
Stark, Kansas. on Feb 18th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

W. W. Gum last Friday evening
killed two large eagles, the largest one
measuring feet from tip to tip of
wing. He will send the pair to a
taxiderlnlst to have them mounted.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

Rev. Michael Kellar has now moved
from Galva to near Nickerson. Kansas,
| at which latter place he gets the DEMO
Graf to keep him posted on Barton
county affairs
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

F. NJ. Doty and family, few miles
northeast of town, entertained quite a
number Of friends at their home on
Sunday Feb Goth. Those present re
port royal good time
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

If man marries two wives he should
be compelled by law to live with them
both in one house, with one room and
but one bed. The punishment would
not be too severe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

County commissioners and township
assessors will meet Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

Joe Sprinkler, " 5. Musil, G. M.
Lockharr, Matt Dick, P. b. Kimpler
and Otto Winkelman comprised the
EllinwO0d delegation in town Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

Will Kelley, the Hutchinson miller,
was up to Great Bend last Friday, on
business with members of the board of
county commissioners. Will says the
mill is doing splendidly. which fact we
are glad to know.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

A whole lot of paint ought to be
used in this town during the next few
months. Paint up. and look pleasant
your houses, we mean. ladies.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

Two more weeks or grounding
weather, and then-probably two more
weeks of eroundhog weather.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

WHEN the republican officials of
Nebraska were looting the state treas
ury to the tune of over $500, 900 q
few years ago, state warrants were
selling for 92 cents on the dollar.
Since the oemopops took the relns o.
government over $500, 900 of the
state debt has been paid of, wayward
officials convicted and the price OF
state warrants is q cents above par.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

March came in with a puff and a
blow, and a northwest breath that was
not slow.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

A preacher &C Deighton has pur-
chased "Qlo Vidas," the latest rocky
literary ~ production, and takes it to
bed with him o. nights to scare away
the nightmare,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

H. A. Bishop, with his car OF house
hold goods, Left for Topeka Tuesday
morning,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

There is more value for little money
than you have ever seen before in our
show windows.
G. N s. E. r. MOSES.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
All aboard to Cuba-Nit.

March seems to be somewhat breez,
herself.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

D. w. Humphrey was over from
Hoisington Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

Council meeting next Monday night.
Will there be another visiting delega.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

City election April 5sh-four weeks
more. Three weeks 10 which to regis,
ter. How about il?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

Starkey johnson is figuring on build
ing an addition to his livery barn.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

Fred Harper, who is teaching at Oh
mitz, spent Saturday in the city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

ID. e. Willms. of Eiiinwood, and
Miss Kathleen Wedge OF Larned, were
married at the Lome OF the brides
parents, on Thursday. Feb. 24tb, al
high noon. The young folks are both
popular aud well known in this and
Pawnee counties. and the DENocRAT
takes greatest pleasure in joining theil
many friends in extending congratula
tions and best wishes. Mr. and Mrs
Wiil.ns will bs '.at homes in Elm
vucd sfseg Hezph 1sss.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

This is the windy" month, and th
street politician is in his element.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

Prof. Arthur s. Hull, of the @. n. c..
has now An assistant. a regular, nat
ural born mathematician, to help keel
things lively at the college. He. came
Sunday night, and weighs ton FAC
cording to the calculations of come os
the students who have heard MIN de
claim. Mother doing well. and ths
students hopeful.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

Miss Amanda Bruce has taken q
clerkship in the exchange store.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03
{ B. F. OGLE,
Com. G.. w. NIMocKs,
IRA D. BROUGHER.

G. w. THArcHEK, Post Comm ander.
IRA D. BRoUGHER. Adjutant.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

Mark Keynes, of Pawnee Rock, was
on our streets Saturday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

81 Plunkard, Friday, March 1lth.
See the parade.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03

Teachers, send the DEMOCRAT youf
school reports.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-03
GREAT BEND KANSAS, THURSDAY, MARCH 8,
Wheat is greening up.

Wheat is greening up.
Old Maids Convention March 4th.
Sc. Patrick Day will be the next
holiday.
Teachers. send the DEMOCRAT your
school reports.
81 Piunkard, Friday, March I1th.
See the parade.
Mark Keynes, of Pawnee Rock, was
on our streets Saturday.
Miss Amanda Bruce has taken a
clerkship in the exchange store.
This is the windy" month, and the
street politician is in his element.
Starkey Johnson is figuring on build
ing an addition to his livery barn.
Fred Harper, who is teaching at Oh
mitz. spent Saturday in the city.
March came in with a puff and a
blow, and a northwest breath that was
not slow.
There is more value for little money
than you have ever seen before in our
show windows.
g. n. s. z. r. MOSES,
Editor Ira II. Clark of the Hoising-
ton Dispatch was over to the county
seat Saturday.
Ralph Bailey, who has BEEN in Ol.
mitZ for couple of months, was down
home over Sunday.
w. r. Morris, of Drexel, Mo-, will
keep posted on Barton county affairs
through the DEMOCRAT.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-08-27

square inches of cuticle, which he
lost by coming in contact with
barbed wire fences.
The Santa Fe ice house presents
busy scene these days. Over
fifty men are employed night and
day icing cars for the melon crop.
The front OF the Library build
ing is being remodeled for the ac-
commodation OF a new millinery
store which will be opened about
September 18th.
Tom Howe, of the Cripple
Greek Times, passed through town
yesterday morning on his way
home by team from Missouri. He
was accompanied by his wife and
family, who have greatly enjoyed
the outing and have much i'm
proved in health.
Rev. w. B. Costles, of Stock
bridge, Ga, while attending to his
pastoral duties at Eilenwood, that
state, was attacked by cholera
morbus. He says: "By chance
l happened to get hold of bottle
of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera
and Diarrhea Remedy, and l think
it was the means of saving my life.
1t relieved me at once" For sale
at the Palace drug store.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-08-27

Mrs. w. A. Lee, Of Fairmont.
is visiting in the valley this week.
Mr.. Frank Osborn came home
Tuesday, after visiting in Pueblo
for a week.
The rain on Tuesday evening
was welcome visitor to the far
mers OF the valley.
Messrs Nancolas, benson, Wi
mer and Adkins have their thrash
ing machines running almost in
sight of each other at present.
About two weeks ago a young
man arrived in the valley from
Kansas and being Of pugilistic
turn OF mind started out on the
prairie to find something OF the
same nature, which he found in
the form of badger. After a
rough and tumble fight, lasting
thirty minutes, our pugilist came
off victorious. As there was no
gate receipts, the victor was
awarded Mr.. Badgers hide, which
now adorns his parlor floor. As
he was victorious in his first en-
counter he made another attempt
last Wednesday.
One of the Weary Williams that
had been employed by Mr.. Carl
Lance to pick cantaloupes became
weary of manual labor and left
for the city with pair of our
pugilist's pantaloons. The theft
was soon discovered, and posse
OF four men went in search Of
William, who was soon found, but
had hidden his booty. When ac-
cused of the theft it aroused his au-
ger and he commenced to show the
sand he had-accumulated by sew
eral years on the road. T his was a
time for our pugilistic friend to
achieve wonders. After six rounds
were fought our friend made Will
lam decide to return the panta-
looms and leave the country, never
to return. William received a
broken nose, lost three front teeth,
received pair of black eyes and
other parts injured too numerous
to mention. For further particu-
lars see Jay Yost.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-08-27


Miss Kate Creigh, Of Clinton,
Ia, is the guest OF her old school
mate, Mrs. A. L. Cash, arriving
in La Junta last Thursday.
Aldace F. Walker, chairman oi
the board of directors of the San
ia Fe, passed through town Thurs
day morning in special car No.
2I9.
We are back again and ready
for business. having renovated the
gallery. We are prepared to take
all styles of photos and finish them
promptly. Carpenter, the photo
grapher.
Mrs. ]. Nj. Purdy died Wednes-
day morning in the Commercial
College building, after an illness
of several weeks duration. The
funeral took place Thursday morn
ing from the place of residence,
the funeral being conducted by the
Rev. F. w. Hart.
The Flower carnival programme
at Colorado Springs this year in
cludes ball on August 2o, Car
nival Circus on August 80, the
magnificent Flower Parade fol-
lowed by street masking and a
grand masked ball on August 81,
and Indian day at Broadmoore on
September 1. Special rates have
been arranged on all railroads.
Harry Reed, young man in
carcerated in the county Jail
charged with burglarizing Draper's
store, made bold dash for liberty
about 7:3o O'Clock Thursday even
ing. He has been allowed certain
privileges as trusty about the
Jail, and while carrying the supper
dishes to the kitchen made a bolt
out of the front door, with Tailor
Ryder in close pursuit. Young
Reed ran like deer and distanced
his pursuer, but he lacked staying
qualities and several barbed wire
fences which he attempted to
scale hindered his progress. He
collapsed at the railroad bridge
west of town, and was caught by
Frank Dwyer, who had joined in
the pursuit. The prisoner was
returned to Jail minus several