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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-09-06
NINE NEN ARE Killed.
Number Of Others Injured, Some of
Whom There Is no Hope.
GREAT ARCHES FALL
They Crush WOrlimcn Carried Down
With Them and Mangled Re-
~. mains Only Left of Some
of the Men.

"
Chicago, Aug, 29.-Twelve steel arches, 4
each Weighing 30 tons which were to
have supported the superstructure of
the Coliseum building in course of erec-
ton on Wabash avenue, fell to the
ground late Monday afternoon. Nine
persons were killed and several are in
the hospital, with injuries received in
the accident and of these some will
surely die, one may possibly recover and
the balance for the greater part serious
ly injured
TlIe dead are; ,..,,i.2s. .s.. ~;
Charles Walpot. 4 I'M a.
Edward Murray -.s 20 49,. 49, . ...:s, H.
Frank Logan. , ,,x TX ". 80 10,
| Stephen j. Thompson. 49, 49, g g:s5
john Farrey. g,..,,.,,, s:Te:Y
@Rchard Sherman. ""'''@'f
Theodore Thorn.
Leroy Fennor, workman from Toledo.
A. L. Norman, workman from Toledo.
Tine fatally injured are:
John harshman, fractured skull and
fractured right leg.
J J. Dowd, internal injuries, both
eyes out, both legs broken.
Peter Peletier, right arm SUIT of at
shoulder, skull fractured.
john White, skull fractured, Internal
injuries
Missing and believed 30 be in the ruins
are Edward swInson aul Joseph B.ing.
The orher injured are;
John tteoghegau right arm and right
leg cut, notsorious
ns-. Saln Peiletre crushed about should
ers and chest, serious,
John Hawthorne head cut internal
iniurie', serious
Leroy Fonner head cut not serious.
All Of the ~ arches were standing, the
twelfth and last having been just con-
pleted It was the intention of the steel
contractors the PittSourg Bridge com
nany, TO turn over its work Monday
night 10 the general contractors. The
iumsnse "traveler' or derrick which
had been used in the erection of the
arches, had been removed and the
agents Of the Pittsburg Bridge company
were accounting their work as practi-
cally completed, when suddenly without
warning. the arch last putin place fell.
over against the one next to it.. The
weight was too much for this, it gave
way, crashing against the third and.
then one by one the great steel spans
fell over
Nenrly all of the men who were killed
were at work on the top of the arches
40 feet above the ground Some OF
them made fstile attempts to slide down
tho size of the arches. but before they
could help themselves they were hurled
TO tho ground Many of them uttered
piercing shrieks for uid as tAev fell. The
ruost Of them were killed outright by
the awful nature of their injuries. The
skulls of the unfortunate men were
crushed into shapeless masses, their
limbs being cut off as if by monster
knife and they were manglsI beyond
recognition,
The work of yescue was EXTREMITY
difficult because If the great weight Of
the nl4terial which had fallen in ruins
TIL, injured were taken out as fast as
possible and removed to neighboring
houses or hospitals where the could re-
ceve medical attention.
The direct cause of the accident is not
known and it will probably bs several
= days before it is accurately determind.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-09-06
No. %

bucRisa conec. "
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-09-06

Write CAPT. o'RARRRLL. Pension Agent,
1928 New York Avenue. WASHINGTON, d. C.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-09-06
No. o.. A Basket of Beauties.

A magnificent p'ciure OF Roses by Paul dc
LnngprU. the great painter " flowers. We
believe this 10 10 one or the hHndsomest
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

The annual New Years reception BY
the old residents Of Great Bend. was
held In Workman hall Monday after
noon and evening, aud a. an enjoyable
event was up TO the standard. Messrs.
Cbas. Morrison, Dan Coughlin. Chas.
Bripkman and Cbas. Allen are deserv.
ing Of much credit for their efficient
management OF the affair. ~ were q
number Of other gentlemen and ladies
who devoted their time aud attention
to the decorations and refreshments.
The Lsrned Orchestra furnished most
excellent music for both afternoon and
evening. These annual gatherings ut
the opening of the new year are al
ways locked forward to a. The" event
of the year, by both old and young. and
when judiciodsly managed, are con
ducive to much good feeling and friend
Iy enjoyment.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06
A Robber Nabbed.

Tuesday three men were drinking
alta bar in Hutchinson (where Mar.
anal Jordan says that Marshal Bene
dict says there are no such things),
when one of the three, Dick Gallup,
picked from the pocket of another one
9 roll Of money. about $40. The third
party saw the act and informed the
authorities.
Gallup and young Tom Ely board.
ed q Santa Fe train and came west to
I'll up with the country. They got of
at Great Bend, but later went up to
Larned. returning to Great Bend on
Wednesday evening. They were met
BY some of our prominent citizens-
Sheriff Aber and deputy-and were
prevailed upon to tsrry a bit at his
hotel-which is becoming quite pop
ular resort, under the reign of Herr
armstrong the First.
Thursday the Hutch. officers took
Gallup back to have him explain wh,
be galloped off with the other man
money. Ely ''got there" mainly be.
cause of being in bad company and
mixing Armstrong; delight" with
Lsrned mineral water, and was turned
loose upon the cold world.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06
Disappeared.

On December 22d, Jim Stitts, a
young man who has been buying wheat
ut Roisington, and who. with his BROTH
er has some good farm property north
Of ROisington and q large acs eage OF
wheat out. came over to Great Bend.
He transacted some business here and
made arrangement with O. A. Duling
to ride homo with him 10 the evening.
Duiing waited for him. but Suits did
not show up again. and as nothing has
besn heard Of or from him since his
friends are naturally anxious about
him. he Is known to have. had about
e7o On him when last seen.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

Mr.. Joseph <. Smith. teacher of
near Albert, returned last Friday from
weeks vacation in the northeast part
of this state, where he visited friends.
from near his old home in Wisconsin,
although some OF whom have been
located in Kansas from ten to seven
teen years. Mr.. Smith reports having
had a good time, and made many
friends. He finds land worth there
from S45 to $40 per acre. The last
crop has been tie poorest one there for
the last 16 years. Though wheat aver
aged from % to %, and corn from "a
to 80 bushels per acre. the latter bring
their principle crop.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06


WoRD AND WoRKs gives the first
of January resctionary storms followed
by warmer weather. A regular Vulcan
storm Will occur adoat the 9th, with
snow in the north and probably rain
in this latitude. ALI the central
portions of the country will feel the
perturbations caused by the opposition
of the planet Mars from the 18th to
18th, the greatest storms of the month
will occur ftom the 18th to 18th,
thunder. lightning and rams in south
and snow and sleet north. From this
period to the 29th. Il will grow
warmer, but the back bone Of winter
will not be broken.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06
Sopar.DiFanbacher.

EOtO4 -&S14&u2 1SS44QAs
We CLEAN the following report of the
wedding of Mr.. Harry Diffenbacher of
this city and Miss Bessie Soper. of
Kearney. Mo-. from the Kearney Clip.
per of December 3Ist.
One of the prettiest home weddings
that has occurred in Kearney in many
q day was that celebrated at high noon,
Tuesday. Dec. ~. 1898. at the home
of Mr.. Ballard SoPer, two miles west
Of Kearney. when bis youngest daueh-
ter. Miss Bessie, was married to Mr..
Harry Diffenbacher of Great Bend.
Kan.
The bridal procession consisted of
Misses Vida Shaw and May Soper.
Anna Wilkerson and Lizzie Soper,
Emma Wiikersone and Nora Hurd.
Nellie Walker and Sayde Belle Doyle.
Rev. Loos and Kolla Soper.
To the strains of the Mendlesshon's
wedding march from the skilled fingers
of Miss Vida Shaw. who presided at
the piano, the bridal procession passed
through the large rooms to the parlor
which was bes utifully decorated with
holly. misletoe. cedar ropes. American
beauty roses and potted plants. Be.
fore a marriage altar of similar decora.
tions. backed by large hand painted
screen. Rev. F. v. Loos, in his usual
elovuent way said the happy. solemn
words that tied tue nuptial knot.
After congratulations the party pass.
ed to the dining room which was decor.
ated with red roses, carnations, holly,
mistletoe and cedar. an elaborate din.
ner was served. consisting of Ave
courses, and consuming the entire af-
ternoon. Some 100 people were served.
The groom was dressed in a suit of
conventional black" and the bride
wore an elegant silk and wool reception
gown of gray and blue, deliberately
trimmed, with over lace yoke.
A large crowd of friends with rice, old
sboes and such appropriate emblems,
gathered at the depot in the evening.
when the bride and groom left for Kan
sas City. After short wedding trip
they will be at their home in Great
Bend, Kan.
Many valuable presents were pre-
seuted. among them being two checks
for Sroo each, from the fathers of the
bride and groom. A unique present
from the brides grandfather. Mr.. Isaac
NeH, consisting of a penny. FIVE cent
piece, dime and S. gold piece. az
companied by this card: pennies
make dimes and dimes make dollars. :"
The following persons from die.
lance were present: Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
Soper, Mrs. B. F. Soper. Messrs. D.
Pence. Ellis Barnes, Bernard Cow.
Rev. F. v. Loos and Miss Lizzie Soper,
Liberty; MISS Grace Grafton. Mr..
Ear! Grafton, Mrs. George Young.
and Miss Belle Young, Plattsburg; Mr..
and Mrs. Dihfenbacher and Miss Vida
Shaw, Great Bend, Kan; Mrs. Kent,
Miss Hurd and Miss Doyle. Clinton;
Mrs. Heitman, Mrs. Bartleson. Messrs.
George Coleman, Chas. Jack, r. N.
Soper, Frank Soper, Rev. E. c. Davis.
Misses Walden, Emma and Anna Viii
kerson, Pelletiert. Kansas City; Mr..
Guy Pelletiert. Omaha; also. Mr..
Howell Hymer and wife, just married
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

An exceedingly pleasant crowd was
that assembled at Woodmen ball. Mon.
day night. the 81, where the neighbors
and their families enjoyed q pleasing
program consisting of public instaiia
ton Of officers. music, reeitations,
songs. and q bounteous supper. The
Woodmen Camp Of Great Bend. as
we'll as the different Camps Of that
order throughout the county, are in q
most prosperous condition.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06
Storey's Ladies Tailor System.

The leading dressmakers in Great
Bend pronounce StoreY's Ladies Tailor
System the best ever seen. and within
the past week several have become my
pupils. All are delighted with the
beautiful curves and forms that it
gives. 1t is not stick with a curve
on the end of il which has only be.
come popular through extensive adver
Using and is mostly taken up by young
girls.l Storey's Ladies Tailor System
stands on its own merits, and is high
Nv appreciated by those using it Any
o re wishing TO learn the best system OF
,>day. teach Storeys Ladies Tailor
System. Will be found at Mrs.. Tyier's
Millinery Store.
Mrs. If. F. PHILLIPS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

TIE time will soon be here when
the assessor will make his annual
rounds. He will leave q statnment
with every property owner. in which
statement the said property owner will
list the personal property he owns
which is subject to taxation, and make
an oath to its correctness. The ques.
ton arises: Does the property thus
sworn to have to bs taken by the as.
SCISSOR as the sum total of the assessed
ones belongings Or. lie it the sworn
duty of the assessor to list all prop.
erty which be knows the man pos
sessess It seems that the personal
property valuation of this county
and especially of Grert Bend
lacks o whole lot of being assessed
at even one.third its actual value; and
we believe the mayor and council. for
the city. and -she commissioners for
the county, should take steps to see
that ALL property is made to carry its
share of taxation. Let there be an
assessor appointed for Great Bend
who will do his whole duty, without
fear or favor. Right will wrong no
man, and while some men who, year
after year, escape paying their right
full proportion of taxes may abject to
these4cemments as oficious. we believe
the people asa whole will say that the
point is well taken and will commend
the public officers who compel strict
compliance with the law.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

The Knights TempIsr of Sterling
CommaderY. Sterling. KAns.. will hold
their second annual ball and banquet
at Sterling on Jan 22nd.S Parties who
attended the FIRST one q year ago
know that 1t was very nice affair,
and the boys promise to furnish q much
better this year. It will be the event
of the season toz central Kansas. Is
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

a North Dakota judge. with keen
sense Of the eternal fitness of things,
has decided that a couple bearing the
same name of Hugg should not be
separated: hence he has refused them
even a Fargo divorce
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

]. L. Hedrick, formerly Of Pawnee
Rock, but now Of KansastCity, Kansas,
who has. with his family. been spend
ing the holidays with Barton county
FRIENDS, returns to K. G. Saturday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

Barton county bad. on deposit in the
two banks of this city, on Jan. LIST
1893, over $3.50 600. and all indie bted.
ness now due is paid. Few counties
in Kansas-or any other state for that
matter-ean make as good showing
In proportion to population.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

Mrs. Poole and daughter, Miss
Florence, gave holiday entertainment
TO their class in music on Friday after
noon and evening of last week, com.
bining musical Instruction with their
~xl.n
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

Andy Powelson was thrown into the
city bastile the other day, and when
asked what he was in for, replied:
For eating peanuts on Aliens cor
ner." Did not know that the Deacon
had included peanuts in bts ban.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

Probate Judge Breeder returned the
first of the week from q visit during
the holidays down at Winfield. Young
people will take notice that he has
taken on some extra touches in the
line of performing the marriage cere-
mony, aud govern themselves accord
ingly,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

j. 3. Prose was over from Hoising
ton Wednesday, hunting for some tracs
Of Jim Stitts, who has mysteriousiy
disappeared.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

William Fl. Cook, of Albert. and
Emma A. Schneider of Ransom, Ness
county, were issued marriage license
on Thursday of this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

TIE board of county commissioners
have been In session all this week, clos
ing up the years business. The pro-
ceedIngs will appear in full In next
weeks issue Of the DEMOCRAT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

A new floor is being put down, In
the New York Store. during the Jan.
uary calm In business.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

On last Saturday Geo. Crummack
was taken before Justice Ogie, and
waving preliminary examination, was
bound over to the district court, bonds
being fixed at $500. He has not as yet
furnished bonds.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

A man won 500, on bet that BIZ
could eat u gallon OF oysters in day
His funeral expenses were just $50
$40. clear to the widow.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

It IS said that even the street sprink-
Ter man will be compelled to be more
temperate in his use of water, when
the Deacon Is elected Mayor In the
coming Spring.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

Mrs. E. G. Kent, OF CiInton, Mo, Il
in the city to visit the family Of he
father, County Attorney Diffenbacher
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

Word reaches here that Eddie MUIR
ply. the Oldest son of Mr.. and Mrs.
O. W. Murphy, formerly we'll known
residents of Great Bend, died. at
Memphis, Tenn. on Dec. 23d.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

G. n. & E. L. Moses are making
some internal Improvements In their
immense store rooms; painting etc.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

Mrs. Luella INFLOW, formerly Ldells
Worrall. died in Colorado on the lst
inst. Her remains were shipped back
to Barton county for lntermeut.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

To TRADE-A farm near Grea,
Bend, to trade for good residence.
II. E. DEANE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

Co. Supt. Harrison returned last
Wednesday from spending the holt
DAYS al his old home ia Iowa.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

Side Tracked-Saturday night.
new tramp in town-see him at ths
opera house Saturday night. the 7th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

At the council meeIing last Monday
night Geo. Crummack sent in his
resignation as city clerk, which was
accepted. and the mayor appointed and
council confirmed. Frank Brown to fill
the vacancy. We believe FRANK will
make an efficient and impartial clerk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

Miss Marie Bosse attended the
Masque ball by the Dewey Club, al
E:Ilu wood, Monday night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

Wilson & Mccullough have opened
a lunch room, second door north of
HISS harness shop, where they are
serving hot lunches. coffee. cigars etc.
Open day and night
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

A marriage license vas issued, on
the I'd inst. to Benjamin. B. Unruh and
Lena \. Unruh, both of near Pawnee
Rock
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

Treasurer D. Bose has been suffer
ing FROM severe cold the East week.
which almost laid him up.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

Ed. Shanafelt, and family who have
been here to spend the holidays, re-
turned to their home in Newton, Wed
Desday mor1ing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

Mrs L. G. Snersr was visiting il
Newton this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

VIM. Cook aud son, Of near Albert
were doing business in town Thursday
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06
Red hot Chilli. at all hours.
WILSON s. MCCULLOUGH.

Alfred Mayer was down from Oh
mitz. Wednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

G. f. Barnett. south side, is now .
reader Of the DEMOCRAT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

II you're chilly, try ,me Cnilie-red
hot-at Wilson 8 McCulloughs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

Mrs. j. W. Fugate, mother OF Mrs
Carrie GRIZZLY, died at her home ia
Mariposa. California, Dec. 22t. OF
pneumonia, aged So years aud months.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

Geo. W. Ford, of north OF Hoising-
ton, and Miss Hattie Boyle Of Olmitz,
were granted 8 marriage license on the
4th inst
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

MIR. Grimes tells US that the poles
wire and phones for the now telephone
system have already been ordered, ano
work on putting in the plant will begin
in a short time
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

Uncle Bobby Benton was down from
Boyd a couple of days the first OF the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

James McCauley vas up from To-
peKa q couple of days this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

August Mansolf and Miss Hattie
ScheifelbeiD, both of the north. west
part of the county. procured a licenss
to wed, on the Sd inst.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

The explanation was made, yester-
day. that the reason there is so much
more drunkenness than usual the past
few weeks Is because the men have
not become accustomed to Bro.
Armstrong; new drinks-hydrant
water and cold tea.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

Bills are out announcing 9 sale of
stock and farm implements to take
place on Jan. 18th. at the home of
Henry Miller. q miles northwest of
Otis. ]. 3. Winget, of Albert. the
popular euctioneer. VIII cry the sale,
which will commence at 10 g. ~.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

Married, on ] an. LIST. 1899. by Rev.
Bixler. Matthias Meyers of Great Bend
and Miss Martha NJ. Henning, of Ell
lin yvnrd
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

Dick Glissman has started Ia the
new year all right, by announcing to
the world the arrival OF q bouncing
baby hey at bis home Monday morning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06

Mrs. Frank Strothmsn has been
quite ill for the past week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06
CRY CLERKS REPORT.

City Of Great Bend, Kansas,
Council Chamber, jan Sd, 1893,
City Clerks Quarterly Report, Ending January
at 1900.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-01-06
Dress Goods

being our special hobby, we find our stoc
too heavy It must ''move"-and move quickl,
Note these prices: