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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

A strange phenomenon is seen in the
eyes of q young man, Jesse Lee, of
Atlanta. In his eyes are plainly to be
traced the letters of the alphabet, and
they become more apparent with
increasing years. The cause is said to
be an inheritance from his father who
had the same characters imprinted
upon his eYeballs. The grand mother
of Jesse Lee used TO pore over the
bible night and day, and consequently
when her son, A. F. Lee, was born he
bore the marks in his eyes of his
mothers constant application to her
reading. The letters of the alphabet
were grouped around the pupils Of the
eyes. The strange birthmark. witness
of his mot hers extreme piety, he
transmits TO his son. who will probably
transit it to his children unto the
third and fourth generations.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Mrs. Matilda McSkimming, eldest
daughter of Chas. Barstow of south of
the river, died on the 2Sth at her home
in Colorado. The remains were shipped
to Great Bend for interment, the
funeral services being held at the COM
gregational church at 10 a. M, Wed
nesday the 3Ist. Deceased was
young woman, we'll known and esteem
ed by large circle OF friends in this
locality. She was married to James
McSkimmIng about three years ago,
and for the past two years has made
her home in the mining districts OF
Colorado.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Work was begun the first of the week
on the Athletic Park, south OF the
college. a good, half mile bicycle
track will be graded up, the grounds
leVeled for a base ball and foot ball
ground, and the whole enclosed in
wire netting fence, with proper amphie-
theatre and grand stand. We sim
cerely hope that all our people
will result from our city having an
appropriate park where our college
boys can enjoy athletics, and where
tAes can meet the teams of ether
colleges during the season of sports.
Help it along.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Diseases Of the eye or ear treated
and spectacles fitted. Call at Hotel
Greene, Great Bend, June 10th, I1th
and 18th. In case Of surgical opera
tions be sure and call carly in order
that time for operation may be fixed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

The Scientific class in the Central
Normal College will hold commence,
ment exercises in the the college chapel
Friday night of next week. There
will be one graduate in the Classic
course also that evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Ira Troop. who has been with the
Beacon of this city for the past few
months, left on Sunday for Russell.
Kansas, where he takes a position as
foreman of the Russell Reformer. The
DEMOCRAT wishes Mr.. Troop success
in his new position.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Garten, of the Cimarron Jacksonian.
says: 1t young lady has red hair it is
auburn. but if her brother has red hair,
he is "red headed Bill.> If the young
lady has four dollar position in q
store, it is position. but if Bill has the
same place. he has only Job
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Our attention has been called to an
error recently made in this paper. In
stating that the new church at Odin.
would cost upwards OF 81 ,9OO.'' 1t
should have been $50, 900. and that we
believe q low estimate on the cost of
the magnificent structure.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

The annual meeting of the college
alumni will be held at college chapel
Monday evening June 5th. A very
interesting program has been prepared
for the entertainment of the guests.
These annual affairs are most enjoy-
able, and they are participated in by
some of the brightest young men and
women of the state, who are, by their
known ability and good characters,
adding lustre to the name of the
Central Normal College, and proving
beyond question that it is an institu>
tion OF learning second to none in
normal instruction.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

STRAYED-F From Great Bend on May
IA, one dark bay horse. old, star in
face, one white hind foot. Anyone
giving information OF whereabouts will
be suitably rewarded. Supposed to be
between Great Bend and Bison. Notify
l. p. Bloss, Great Bend .or T. a. Schlo.
mer, Bison, Kans.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Jennie Eppstein and a young lad
named Frazier had collision on wheels,
on south Main street Tuesday evening.
Miss Jennie was bruised up consid-
erably, and had her head cut pretty
badly, while Frazier enjoyed about the
same blessings. Each was completely
knocked out for few minu es, but
came to their senses when assured
their wheels were not injured beyond
repair. Don't know which was at
fault,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

The dry weather has not hurt any
alfalfa fields, so far as we can learn.
There should be more of that crop
raised in Barton county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Will Legg has come back from
Missouri, and is now blacksmith with
Dick Manning. His family Will be
moved out here as soon as he can Sc
cure a house-which is at present an
impossibility in this town.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

The Ellinwood school children held
their picnic last Saturday in the grove
near that town, instead Of at Pyle's
grove as first arranged for.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Don't miss the opening chapters of
our new story, Master Ardick, The
Buccaneer," which commences in this
issue of the DEMOCRAT
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

j. c. Gavin, now of Ration, New
Mexico, but at one time resident of
Great Bend, stopped off to spend the
dsy with Sam Gwin last Tuesday.
Mr.. Gavin is q delegate from New
Mexico to the Mississippi
Congress in session at Wichita this
week. He says the people of Barton
county cannot now realize the full
benefits that will follow from the
Cheyenne lake.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Young man, heed this suggestion:
Put your savings. even though they be
small, into Great Bend property. You
cannot miss it, for the price of real es-
tate in this town is never going to be
any lower than it is now.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

CoMTNG-Dr. VIM. A. Phillips,
specialist in diseases of the eye and
ear. will be at Hotel Greene, Great
Bend, June 10th, 18th and 18th, 1899.
Persons wishing his services should
call early on Saturday and make
appointments, or make them by mail
in advance of that date.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

In the earlier history OF this country
farmers drove their razor backed hogs
to market in the cool night. Now the
hogs. too fat for the pilgrimage. are
hauled in wagons.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

When you visited the cemetery
Tuesday you saw that 1t is In need of
attention. The weeds have grown
rank and obstreperous in the streets
and alleys. and much of the shrubbery
needs the pruning knife.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Home made rum can be bought In
the interior of Brazil for three cents q
quart. II some Of our ''jag" artists
would go over they could wreck them
selves cheaper than at home.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Prof. Baker, of the city schools, &C
companied by his family. left on Mon
day for st. Louis. They will visit there
most of the summer, although Mr..
Baker will be back to conduct the
Pawnee county normal in August.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

On Saturday last the corner stone of
Elerick G. Coles new residence on
west Broadway was laid with Masonic
ceremonies. The ceremonies were
conducted by all the rules of the
plumbbob and other important thing
umabobs, while Elrick conducted him
self on the square, and assures us that
none of the wine was wasted by being
poured upon the unfeeling and un-
appreciatiye stone. There were more
appropriate places to pour it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

From the LeaYenworth items in the
Kansas City Times we learn that the
young son of E. w. Waynant, former
ly agent for the Mo. Z. r. r. at this
place, was run over by q street car in
Leavenworth last week and badly in.
fured.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

A Kentucky man made counterfeit
meney with which he paid his board
bill, and the judge said that mans en-.
terprise entitled him to seven years.
boald at tho states expense.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Charley Harm. who recently had a
stroke of paralysis, at Ellinwood. was
brought up to Great Bend for treat
ment, and is slowly recovering.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

He who scorches and scoots away
may live to PLAY the star sesing part
in smashup some other day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

II you had been in the two COM
mittee meetings last Saturday you
would not have thought the silver for
ees OF Barton county were very much
dead.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

D. r Aldrich and family left on the
30th for Oklahoma, to make their
future home. Their many old friends
and neighbors regret to have them
back in good time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

I have received my spring and
summer suiting's and trouserings.
Please call examine and get prices as
can make you as cheap suit as any
tailor.
DIFFENBACHER The TAILOR.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Save your coyote scalps. They are
worth 81 each. The law has been in
full force and effect since April 1. .. 1t
is a state law, and the fact that the
commissioners have so far failed to
make provision for the payment of the
bounty cuts no ice. It will have to be
paid some time.-Cimarron Jack
aAni2n
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

People on West Broadway thought
there was terrible dog fs ht on, the
other night. But it was only a gang
of college boys marching up the street
and practicing their college yell.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

II. L. Pestans, q very pleasing
speaker, delivered the Decoration Day
address, at the NJ. E. church. It had
been arranged for the speaking to be in
the opera house, but owing to the fact
that most people think the place unsafe
for large crowd, the place ofispeak>
ing was changed
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Tom Brown was down from Galatia
Friday, to take his daughter home to
spend Decoration Day. She is attends
ing the Central Normal College.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

W. r. Wheeler, of Albion to ownship,
was caller on the DEMOCRAT Mon
day. He reports good rains, but says
more are needed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

The thoughts-if not the bodies-of
all Woodmen will be in Kansas City
next week, at the national camp, where
the saw.ogs OF the order will be floating
in great rafts
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

A misplaced switch threw a freight
engine off the track, at Santa Fe depot,
Great Bend, Friday, which called for
the wrecking crew, and which also will
call somebody up on 1.-The carpet"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

On Thursday evening of next week
the Special Science class in the q. n.
G. hold their graduating exercises in
the college chapel.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

For SALE, for cash or on time, two
work horses, 8 and 8 years old.
G. STRoBEL, Great Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Saturday morning little son of Joe
Sprinkler, at Ellin wood, had couple
of fingers cut off while playing with
lawn mower
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Joe Troillet made business trip to
HOlsington and Olmitz, Monday, to
place some of his popular brands of
niQara
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

You fellows who are always kicking
about the joints should remember that
it is just as easy to get drunk on water
as it is On-l8nd
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Troubles come in droYes, generally.
Walt Cornell had the misfortune to
step in hole and badly sprain one leg,
just the day after his boy broke his
arm.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

T. II. Butler, of the south west part
CT town. has been laid up for 3 week
or more, with few broken ribs. re-.
celved In fracas witha fractions young
horse
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

FARMS For SALE-l1 miles west of
Santa Fe depot; Great Bend: mostly
under cultivation; balance fenced.
For particulars enquire OF n. Buess.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Great Bends Juveniles. the big
lubbers, went over to Hoisington. on
the 30th and played the Hoisington
little boys a game of base ball, and got.
defeated in a score of "a to %. Served
'em right for running up against the
Hoisington kids all unbeknownst.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Jas. W. Clarke found his horse last
week, over on the bottoms, and he
feels pretty good over recovering the
animal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Not near as large a crowd as usual
attended the memorial exercises in
Great Bend, Tuesday. But few people
knew there had been q program pre-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Complaints of blackIeg among calves
are coming in. Send to the State
Agricultural College. at Manhattan,
and get some vaccine, free of cost.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Miss Ethel Tyndsll left Wednesday
on visit Of several weeks in the east
part OF the state
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

DR.. Phillips-for diseases of the eye
or carat Hotel Greene, June 10th to
18th, inclusive.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Editor Ira FL. Clark, of the Hoising.
ton Dispatch, was county seat visitor
last Saturday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Miss Leona Griffith returned from
Kansas City last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Uncle Silas Speck, of north Of Olmitz,
has been quite sick for some time past.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

II. j. Roetzel and family, of Ellin.
wood, have been visiting in Chicago
the past week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Board of Equalization meeting Mon
day. How Is your '99 assessment?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

McCarthy's sale Of farm implements,
in Grant township, Saturday of next
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Decoration Day this year was dry
too dOdgasted dry for any use.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

ease or afHlctlon ls WITHOUT asking any
questions, will visit Great Bend, Kan,
Saturday June 10th Zone day only.) In
quire at Hotel Greene. All chronic
and special diseases successfully treat>
ed. Cure guaranteed. Consultation
free
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

E. j. Eveleigh, of Boyd, was doing
business in town Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

College commencement week June
4th to 9th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Wheat harvest will hardly COM
menee in June this year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

| WANTED "A few boarders. Mrs III.
A. Barret, 1st house south of Mrs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

A paradox: A bicycle is known be-
cause it travels ''in cog"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Pay taxes before June 2otb.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

Pay taxes before June goth.
Whoop it up for the 4th of July.
College commencement week June
4th to 9th.
Miss Leona Griffith returned from
Kansas City last week.
Wheat harvest will hardly COM
menee in June this year.
E. j. Eveleigh, of Boyd, was doing
business in town Monday.
A paradox: A bicycle is known be-
cause it travels ''in cog"
Decoration Day this year was dry
too dodgasted dry for any use.
Board of Equalization meeting Mon
day. How Is your '99 assessments
Uncle Silas Speck, of north of Olmitz,
has been quite sick for some time past.
McCarthy's sale of farm implements,
in Grant township, Saturday of next
week.
d. B. Palmer is putting down stone
walk in front of his Broadw resi-.
dence.
Note the advertisement Of j. J.
Winterburg, in this issue OF the DEMO
Graf.
WANTED "A few boarders. Mrs. NJ.
A. Barret, 1st house south of Mrs.
Parker.
Why don't some man of capital
build dozen or 30 houses for rent in
this town.
Editor Ira FL. Clark, of the Hoising.
ton Dispatch, was county seat visitor
last Saturday.
II. j. Roetzel and family, of Ellin.
wood, have been visiting in Chicago
the past week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Whoop it up for the 4th of July.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

Why don't some man of capital
build dozen or 80 houses for rent in
this town.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

d. B. Palmer is putting down stone
walk in front of his Broadway resi-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

One or more OF the ex-
pert Physicians and
Surgeons of the Medical
Staff of the Chicago
Curative Institute, who
can tell what your dis
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-02

| Note the advertisement Of j. j.
Winterburg, in this issue OF the DEMO
| CR AT
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-07
WONDER
Continued from First Page.

prices and Strengthening the tone of
wheat and other cereals. which are
strong in the face of heavy increases IN
the visible supplies. Wool has been in
active demand by manufacturers and is
higher at most markets Wooden goods
retain all of their strength and some
classes still tend upward Chartering of
ships by the British government has Gre
ated some excitement in ocean ere'ehts
and quotations for room have BEEN mark
ed UP.
Dairy products reflect weather ccnGi-
tons in higher prices, and petroleum IS
firm on limited production comoa ed with
demand. Anthracite coal has be n marked
up at tide water and demand 8 tr.sk.
Hides and leather are strong and Lilhcr.
Iron and steel hold all of Their old
strength, the former on heavy o. yirg at
Pittsburg and further west, while .a,gc
quantities OF steel rails have Lecn hcught
by leading railroads and further IL evy
business is under consideration. Ex, ort
trade in southern iron has almost ceas ed
and there is talk of re-impor.ing some
already shipped
Wheat Including fou) shipments for
the week aggregate 5,183,59S bushels,
against 3,S72 455 bushels revised last week,
., 1924 bushels in the cor-eso ,lding
week of 1898, t835,641 bushels il 1897; H.
o50,772 bushels in 1896 and 2,24i,92S push
els in 1895. Since July /, this season, the
exports of wheat aggregate 50, j9l,4'3 ousb-
els, against 524Os.121 last year and Co.
$50. 412 bushels in 1878
Corn exports for the week aggregate
a. 2SS, 749 bushels, against 3,353,OS9 bushels,
revised last week, 1854, 10 bushels in this
week year ago. 2,109 80 bushels in
1897; 2,77209O bushels in 1896 and 1851, O1O
bushels in 1895 Since July this season
corn exports aggregate 6O,917. SOC bushels,
against SO, sos, 94S bushels during the same
period year ago and 43.61S,1 O2 bushels in
1897 9S
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-07
REPRESENTATIVE SALES.
SHIPPERS AND NOTES.

Joe Scott Of Peck was in in person
with about the best car Of hogs for the
day, they being mediums and selling at
the TOP Of the day.
Adam Hufbauer, the veteran shipper
from Nulvane. was in with a car load Of
mixed cattle and hogs, both selling at
good prices.
Jeff Houston shipped up from Ponca
City two cars of hogs, one heavy and
one medium. They went at good, stiff
prices.
J. [. Vandiveer of Haskell was a ship
per Of very fair mediums which sold on
the close at good bulk figures.
Ed Weidhne of Augusta shipped in
bar load Of medium weights which sold
ct a good bulk price.
Mr. George Foutch yarded a car load
of stock hogs from Colorado, which will
be shipped to his ranch at Benton. There
were 1O2 of them.
w. S Thomas of Ponca City was a
shipper of two cars of hogs on the early
market.
Jim Bosley of Clearwater drove in a
bunch of mixed cattle on the early mar
ket.
George o. Morgan Of this city yarded
kcar load Of mules, q head in all, for ship
ment 10 Kansas City.
:
were as follows: Santa Fe, 5; Rock Is
land. 5. and Frisco, l.
The Dold shipments yesterday were
strong il the local and jobbing depart
ane1ts. There were five local cars sent
out, besides heavy line Of express mat
ter. All departments were working late
last night to close out the days ship
ments.
The statement for the day was as fol-
lows: Tops, $4.25: bulk of sales A.17l29
AS: average weight. 2$S; receipts, 4S7.
Provisions yesterday were firm, but in
active. higher hog prices being the chief
factor. Cash lard closed 2la cents of,
at $5.S5. and cash ribs $5.O7l2. 2i2 cents
of
Colonel Teller, Of the stock yards. had
the misfortune to fall and seriously in
lure him arm on Thursday night. Yes
terday DR. Jordon was called, who or
dered him removed to the City Hospital.
where proper treatment can be given him.
The best wishes of the boys so with
him