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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30
NUMBER Al.
CAUGHT IN THE ACT.


George Crummack, who has been
City Clerk at Great Bend for a number
of years, both as an appointee and an
elected officer, aud who has been one
of the most efficient clerks the city has
ever had, was, on Saturday evening
last placed under arrest, charged with
6urglarizing the safe of Gunneli g.
Moses, the real estate firm.
For some time past the firm has been
missing different sums of money from
their safe, and they at last engaged
Frank Wilson to watch the premises
and try and catch the party. For
various reasons they suspected Crum-
mack. as be formerly worked for Mr..
Gunnell- Saturday evening, about 8
o'clock, when the streets were full of
people and the stores were noisy with
Christmas shoppers, Wilson was told
that Crummack had gone up the stair
way to the Gunnell & Moses Office He
lit his dark lantern and started care
heard crash like the breaking of glass
Going stealthily to the door of the Office
which is part glass, be threw the light
into the room and it disclosed Crum-
mack In front of the safe. with the safe
door open.
He had apparently broken pane of
glass in the outside door with his elbow
or knee. had reached in and unlatched
the spring lock, and entered. Mr..
Gunnell had left the safe door unlocked
but had locked the money drawer, in.
side the safe
Crummack was Immediately placed
under arrest. When searched, key
to fit the money drawer was found ia
his possession, also small, thin fle
with which he had evidently made the
key. When arrested he made No com,
ment other than that they ought not to
put him in Jail, on account of his fami-
| ly. He had the semblance of being
very drunk. but Wilson says he was
not near so drunk as be appeared to be-
Saturday he was taken before q Jus.
tice for preliminary trial. but asked for
a continuance until Saturday of this
week, in order as he said to get wit
nesses and an attorney. There are
rumors of other parties who have lost
money and suspected 1t went the same
way, but there is no positive evidence
to that effect.
1t is exceedingly unpleasant to have
to record these facts. Not so much
for the mans sake as for his family.
1t is a terrible blow to them George
Crummack has had the confidence of a
large number of our citizens; be pos
sesses peculiarly excellent ability as a
book keeper and accountant, and has
been employed of late years almost
constantly by dszerent men, earning
reasonably good salary. He has been
a hard drinker, and although given all
assistance possible TO reform and quit
the habit, has again and again fallen
victim to his appetite. But few for a
moment suspected that he wenld turn
! burglar. even in his craziest debauches.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

The eastern papers are having
great deal to say about the new kiss
but as long as the old one retains its
DiIssfuf sappiness and sacharine snap.
we Of the uncouth west will not 60
chasing of after new oscuIatorg idol.
-Cimarron Jacksoniap.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

j. III. Harper, the Hutchinson music
man, has favored his Great Bend
friends with a neat Christmas souvenir
card containing a gOodby likeness
of good seasonable wishes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

If you noticed. about $50 Tuesday
evening There was blood on the face
of the moon" Had the angry appear
ance OF fair Luna any connection with
the Beacon's regn of bootleggersY No
one seems TO account for the red moon
from any other reasons.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Hoisington no longer can claim the
monopoly of startling events in this
locality Sincs Deacon Armstrong has
taken Charge of the city. turned off the
lights and fired the night watchman
Great Bend has come rapidly to the
front with several sensations.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Will DeMott. who was enlisted with
Co A. 2lst kans.. got home Saturday
in time to spend Cbsistmas with home
folks. He has been in the hospital for
several months, aud is not yet as strong
as when he enlisted.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Some lady and myself exchanged
wraps at the masque ball Monday
night. Will the other party please call
on me u blocks north and l west of
Congregational church, and get her
wrap. Miss BOTT LOWRY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Guess our correspondents have now
all written an obituary for Geo Eddy's
white mule. We hope they have at
least. If there are any of them who
have not had whack at that mule. for
goodness sake hurry up before he comes
to life again.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

E. P. Smith and family went to
Council Grove Saturday, to spend
Christmas with relatives there. Emer-
son will 60 from there to Kansas CITY,
to look after machinery for the new,
Moses Bros. elevator.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Spend your money in distant city
and all you will receive is the goods
you. buy Spend it in your town and
it will come back to you, not only in
the goods you buy but in better streets
better schools and better everything.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

a boor>iegger was out the other
nigbt. so tie story goes. when he fell.
on slippery crossing and broke a bot
tie in big pistol pocket. Getting up, be
walked around to an alley, took OF his
boot, produced an empty bottle and
filled it from the boot. then hunted up
belated customer aud sold the recent
ly filled bottle OF Armstrong; delight.
Hot stuff
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Smith i Buess have added a large
amount OF new machinery to their re-
pair shop, and now are prepared to do
braZing. silver plating and electro plat
ing. It will be we'll worth your while
to visit their shop and see the large
amount Of intricate machinery they
have in operation. Both are Barton
county boys. and deserve all the pat
ronage ia their line you have to bestow.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

FOR SALE-Piano, 1 Bedroom set
and mattress. Bookcase. 1 Cupboard.
Wood chairs, 2 Heating stoves,
Gasoline stove and 5 gal. can, i Iron
kettle, l Neat cutter, Glass fruit cans
and Rag carpet Enquire of
MRS. Mcdowell.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Merchants and trustees are being
notified that the board of county COM
plies to poor unless accompanied with
orders from township trustees. or may
ors of cities. Tie said officers are also
also notified that the following sup
plies only will be paid for by the county
viZC. Flour, corn meal, bacon, beans.
and Ia case of Sickness. sugar, coffee
and tea. Fuel caa}be furnished at the
discretion of the trustees or mayors.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

} There will be preaching at the Hood
School House on next Sunday after
noon at 8 o'clock. All are invited to
attend and to listen to a New Years
discourse.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

I'VE closed the JOINTS" says Deacon
Armstrong. Remember that old story
about We killed the b'ar?"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

4 comedy company" organized at
Sterling is headed west. Thank the
Lord our summer opers house, is
closed for long needed repairs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

County Superintendent NJ. L. Harri-
son left Saturday on a visit of a week
or 80 to his old home in Iowa
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

It has taken us l20 years to teach
the American Indian to wear a plug
hat and spit on his shirt bosom. And
now we are taking on our hands the
job of civiliZing those Fillipipois.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

And it neither rained or showed on
Christmas day. Had it been a regu.
lar, common. every week Sunday there
would have been either rain OF snow
and possibly both.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Allpersons havingfowls on exhibition
at the recent poultry show should call
upon the secretary for their score cards.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Unless you paid your personal props
erty taxes, ufull or half. warrants will
be issued for the collection of same af-
ter January 18th. Giving attention to
this may save you some costs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Frank Greene, Frank Whitcumb,
John Malta. jr-, and Geo. DeMott hit
the high places il the a. o. Z. W..
Tuesday right, coming out finished to
q neat hrnWn
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Married, at the Congregational par
sonage, by Rev. Leon C. Schnacke. on
Christmas morning, Mr.. Clyde T. Keys
and Miss Pearl V. Dewey, both of Sew>
ard, Kans
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Mrs. D. o. Gray, of Hoisington, re
turned last week from an extended
visit to relatives in Michigan.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Will Hays and SON Albert came down
from the ranch in the west Fart of the
state to spend Christ mas at home.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

W. A. Suiter and wife are up from
Aaxville to spend the holidays with
relatives in this county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

The people of the Dundee school dist
ilct are proud of their new school house
and well they may be. It is said to be
one of the neatest and best arranged
district school buildings in the county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

office at the Hotel Greene-oRe day
only. Those who are afflicted with some
form of chronic or special disease should
not fail to call on him. Consultation
free.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Albert Zimmeht came down from
Denver to spend the holidays with hi:
parents and sisters.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Ben Osborne, colored, who has been
teaching school of Oswego, was home
to spend the holidays.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Tom Taylor is up from the ranch in
Barber county, TO spend the holidays
With his brother Dick and family,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Our merchants are sizing up their
stocks of goods, to see where they ''are
at" before beginning the new year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

The colored folks will hold holiday
dance at the Col. Odd Fellows hall,
next Monday night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

The Great Bend Workmen and theiI
families will banquet at Woodmen
hall, next Monday night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

W. +. Putnam came down from Nc
Cracken. where he IS buying grain, to
spend Christmas with his family here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Harry Tracy, wife and family, arri-
we'd Friday evening last from Topeka
TO spend the holidays with relatives,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

1t is stated that Judge Joshua Clay
ton, OF this city. traced the vein of the
recent gold discovery near Canon City,
Colo, for the Dawsons.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

WORK TEAMs-For sale ca S25 a
team and up. Also. good saddle horses
cheap, by MRs E A. ROWELL.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Leonard Krause, Shelly Winget and
Phillip Brack were down. from Albert
Tuesday to attend Workmen lodge.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

The p 0. news stand has pulled out.
Mrs. Ward not liking it here they have
moved back to MARYLAND.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

D. c. Luce has got his skating rink
shaved and the CONCEALED covering
stored for summer use.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

WARNrNG G-Anyone found hunting
or trespassing on my premises, n. of
Sec. 81, T. IS. r. Is. will be prosecuted
to the full extent of the law.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

A wolf hunt was slid off on the icy
prairies in the neighboshood of Albert.
Tuesday of this week. A hollow square
Of miles in dimensions was formed and
the four. sides maYed.in towards com
mon center. A number of coyotes were
scared up. hut one side of the square
the south side leaky, not closed
up close enough, and the varmint es-
capped.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

The Sunday schools of the NJ. E. and
congregational churches each had we'll
loaded Christmas trees. presided over
by "sure enough Santa Claus" Satur-
day night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Ora Dawson left for Colorado, Tues
day, to look up matters pertaining to
the great Copper King gold mine.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

A. A. Ward. of near ElIinwood. who
has been down in the Strip country
since November came up Saturday to
spend the holidays with Barton county
people
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Oscar Sherwood, a young business
man of McCracken, Kas.. spent Satur-
day in town visiting his uncle. y. s.
Ream
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

The ladies of the Rebecka lodge
swooped down on the Odd Fellows.
wednesday night after lodge meeting,
and oiled 'em up on good things to eat
and drink.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

The masquerade ball, under the man.
agement of the A. B. A. last Friday
evening was well attended, and report
ed to be most enjoyable affair.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Major 7. j. Ross left last Friday eve
ming for a three weeks visit to hi:
daughters, in Iowa.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

A cough or coffin? Cure one and
keep out of the way of the other by
taking Alaska Pine Cough Syrup. Sold
at Aliens Drug Store.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

A. L. Pile. who has been laid up
with rheumatism for the past month,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

When man concludes he il too
smart to work, he comes TO the conclu-
sion that has made more thieves than
any other one thing on earth.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

The Great Bend Marble Works are
ready TO furnish you anything in the
line OF Monuments, TOmbstones. etc.
See J. A. Bland. Salesman
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Our new methods are absolutely
harmless to the fabric OF the goods.
RIVERSIDE STEAM LAUNDRY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

In the old days when the young man
proposed he got on his knees. The
modern method seems to be to get the
proposee on his knee.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

A short grass girl bet her solid man
1000 kissess that Jerry Simpson would
be elected. A juicy bet. even If she
did lnsn
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

The A, 0. q. w. mask ball Monday
night was attended by crush, was a
lulu. ripsnorter and an all around hot
time
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Henry Lutscbg, who is teaching up
north of Clafiin, was home to attend
his sisters wedding and take holiday
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

The colored people had a grand time,
a Christmas tree with program of songs
and recitations, at the Concordia hall,
Tuesday night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

3 E,ection of oaieers of the Poultry A.
sociation for the ensuing year, at Office
of j. FL. Jennison, Saturday, January
7tA, at 2 %. 10.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

If everybody in tOwu had safes like
the DEMOCRAT office safe, there would
be no burglaries. Never anything in
it to burgle. See2
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Prosperity has struck Larned. Ac.
cording to the papers a new black smit b
shop will be opened there after the
| 6rst of the year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

1t would be easier TO forgive fool
If he were original, but all are fools in
the same old way.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Dob Bailey aud son. Ralph were
down from Olmi;z to spend Christina
daU
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Richard Speck, of near Sandago,
Stafford county, was trading in Great
Bend Friday and favored the DEMO
Graf with a call
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Alaska Pine Cough Syrup is ''tried
and true" Sold at Aliens Drug Store
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

ID. Grover, who has purchased the
Keeney place, east side, is having it
oyerhauled and will fix up a handsome
raaidanca
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Ira Clark and wife, of Hoisington,
spent Christmas with relatives in
Harvey county
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Our prices on guns and ammunition
are the lowest.
GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

DR.. Clark. the famous
Chicago specialist, mem
ber of the medical staff
o f the Chicago Curative
Institute. will visit this
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Childrens coughs yield to Alaska
Pine Syrup. Sold at Aliens Drug
Store.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

The war on Turkey is over the
Americans having gobbled up Turkey
last SUNDAY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

A new baby has been stopping at
Z. Il. Freeland's for the past week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

The Racket has full line Of toys
notions and all kinds of holiday goods
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Geo. Crummack' s preliminary exam
lnatIon will be held tomorrow-Satur
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

1t don't pay any news agent to Buck
Jim Savage-he is too well known by
Our DonDlo
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

Ice men were harvesting. last week.
Alaska Pine Cough Syrup, Sold at
Aliens.
Hay goes higher as the mud goes
deeper.
Save money by trading at the
Racket.
The CIafiin schools have two weeks
of vacation.
s. A. Young came down from Tim
ken. Saturday.
1t does not pay to try and help some
men to reform.
These moonlit nights are cracker
Jackss for skating.
Ear and shelied corn for sale.
WINTERBURG s. NEwCOMBE.
Frank Dell, jr., is again with Hoff-
man, at Eilinwood.
Lyman Dodge is home from Law
renee for the holidays.
Charlie Msrkey spent Christmas with
the old folks at Wichita.
Coe Russell Is home from Lawrence
to spend the holiday week.
W. Ell. Rice, of Albion, was doing
business in town Tuesday.
Judge Joshua Clayton is able to be
around on the streets again.
See Diffenbacher. the tailor, for first
class work and perfect fit.
The State Poultry Association meets
in Topeka January 9th to l4th
Goods of all kinds at the Racket and
nothing cheap but the prices
Gus Schaeffer made business trip
to st. Louis the first of the week
Short Days are mere, spending the
holidays with Short Pncketbooks.
Hundreds of tons of Ice have been
put up here during the past week
! Miss LeOna Griffith is home from
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Short Days are mere, spending the
holidays with Short Pncketbooks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Gus Schaeffer made a business trip
to st. Louis the first of the week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Miss Leona Griffith is home from
Kansas City for the holiday week
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Hundreds of tons of Ice have bee
put up here during the past week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Goods of all kinds at the Racket and
nothing cheap but the prices.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30

Out OF the ashes of the recently cons
sumed elevator will arise one larger
and better equipped than the old one
Noses Bros. will immediately begin the,
erection of what will be the largest elea
vator in the county. Work on the.
building has already been commenced. !.
and will be pushed as rapidly as possi-
hfe