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Sharp County record., 1902-06-20
THE PLATFORM.
Which the Democratic Party oil
Arkansas Stands.

e Democratic convention at
Q Rock last week adopted the
wing platform:
le Democratic party Of Ar;
as, in convention assembled,
VS. its allegiance to the time
red principles of the party,
declares as follows:
Q recognize the Kansas City
orm as the declaration as the
@nal Democracy upon nation
uestiens until supplapted by
IN of a succeeding national
ention, and as such we here
eclare a general Endorsement
ae same.
Q denounce the trusts and all
al combinations IN restraint
rade, or that have for their
,ose the control of the mark
pr products of the country,
we request the passage Of a
similar to the King bill in the
legislature.
ecognizipg labor as the
dation of all true prosperity,
ecommend the passage of all
laws as will protect the lab
8 of the state to the fullest
mt in the enjoyment of all
: rights.
q favor the taxation of the
chises Of corporations ofpup-
utility, and demand that the
/ legislature pass such laws
will DECLARE such franchises
oerty and provide for the pro-
taxation of the sane.
ye believe the time has arrived
ur state affairs when a new
Q house, in proportions har-
,ious to the greatness OF our
0 and its rapid development,
hit tn be erected, and we
lge the Democratic party to
omplish this result.
e favor the enlargement by
state legislature of the pow
of the state railroad commiss-
to the end that it may more
ctually regulate state COM
zee.
We favor the enlargement by
gress of the powers OF the
sr.state commerce commission
hat that commission, acting ir
cert with the state railroad
omission, may give to the car.
Il only a fair compensation for
trouble and outlay and collect
n the shipper and consumer
v a reasonable charge for the
riage.
.esolved, That we favor the
ab,isment of a reform school
the education and reformation
Juvenile offenders and incor-
BILE youth,
We request the Legislature to
vide suitable building and ac-
lodations for all the insane OF
state, at whatever cost, so
! they may be properly and
namely cared for.
We endorse the a ADMINISTRATION
Gov. Jefferson Davis as wise,
nomical, conservative and just
4 consistent with time honor
tenets and principles OF the
nocratio party.
regarding with pride and sat
action the successful develop
\ Mt of our public school system,
pledge the Democratic party
is perpetual support and main
ance, and we recommend that
state continue to provide for
payment of the interest on the
he bond now belon ging to the
ool fund.
Unn6aL kasxxxoaAsu aAssnAxnsruss--.~.s~
M Ho;rDI
Sharp County record., 1902-06-20
Beware of OIntmcnts for
Catarrh that contain lner-

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when enter
ing 1t through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputa.
BILE physicians, as the damage thev
will do is ten fold to the good You
can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrah Cure, manufactured
by +. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.,
contains no mercury, aud is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine.
1t Is taken internally, and made in
Toledo, o, , by +. J. Cheney & Co.
Testimonials free. Sold by druggist
price 75c. Halls Family Pills are
best.
The RECORD prints the news
and you ought to take it.
The RECORD and the st. Louis
Republic O. wear It's.
Sharp County record., 1902-06-20

or in other words, men with
good sound hearts, are not very
numerous. The increasing
number Of sudden deaths from
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-10-18

We do not believe the best in
terests of our County affairs can
be conserved, much less promoted,
unless the voter has the courage of
thoughtful consideration before 90
ing to the polls. The vote for the
welfare of the community is usual
Iy the result of home elaboration,
in council with the wife and chill
dren, with calm thoughts of home,
the history of the past, the pros
poets and hopes of the future, All
these must enter into the selection
of candidates to vote for. Under
such conditions the higher & more
noble attributes of good citizenship
protest against the sodid a-d per-
nicious influences of su rfcial
conditions. A vote for this : that
candidate, after careful lnvestlga
ton, is the vote that upholds the
dignity and integrity of a commu-
nifty, and insures clean, honest and
good conduct in Office, A busy,
unobstrusive life in a community,
is true index of character. and
stands as a recommendation for
support on election day.
There is no reason why Ed Yost
should not be the choice of large
majority of voters in Ellis county.
Every consideration of commenda
ton appeals to the voter to elect
him to the responsible Office of
county treasurer.
Ed Yost is more than pleased
with the shape of his campaign; he
wont lose a republican vote IN the
county and will win lots of the
Russian votes, they know him per
sonallY, that he is competent for
the place and deserving, and new
er too good to know them at all
times; that If elected he will run
the Office himself and be pleasing
official to deal with.
He trusts he is worthy and will
receive your vote election day.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-10-18
QUARTERLY REPORT
CoUxrY surER1NrrNDrNr OF pUB1t,
or

COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF Public
INSTRUCTION.
quarter begins June 30, 1902.
Ends Sept, 80. 1909.
Ellis County, Kansas.
This report is to be made out and
transmitted to the State Superintendent
OF Public Instruction on the last Monday
OF March, june, September and Decem-
Der, and copy thereof filed with the
county clerk for publication. The
County Superintendent also certifies to
the County Commissioners that these
reports have been duly made and trans
mitted as required by law.
1. Number of district schools visited
this quarter, giving number of each dis
tr1ct: o.
2. Average length of time spent in
actual school inspection, 0hrs
3. Number of written reports of such
visits made to the district board, 0
4. Number of consultations with dis.
trlct boards, 80. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 80.
5. Number Of days Office has been
kept open at county seat, ........ IS,
6. Number of examinations of dis
trict clerks records, ...
Number kept as required BY law, 8.
z. Number of exa limitations of dis
trict treasurers' records, ......... g.
Number kept as required by law, g.
8. Number of teachers meetings at
tended, .............. ............. l.
8 Number of lectures delivered, o
10. Is the Office supplied with suitable
record books, as required by the exist
ing law. ................... Yes.
II. Number of certificates granted, 81
first grade, 8; second grade, ID; third
grade, 10; temporary, 1................
To THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF
PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, TOPEKA. KANSAS:
1 hereby certify the above to be cor
rect statement of the work of this office
in the matters herein reported, for the
quarter ending this day.
Dated at Hays City, this goth day
Sept. 1902.
ALEX MEIER,
County Superintendent. Ellis County
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-10-18

the Democratic nominee for
Probate Judge for Ellis county
was born Oct. -, 1913. Both IN
business and political circles he IS
one of the popular men in Ellis
county. He has for years taken a
prominent part in Democratic and
fusion politics, being mixer and
friend maker. Coming to Hays
in 1877, he has been engaged in
the harness business. and his sue
cess is attributed to his own intel
l1gence and energy, He has serv-
ed the people of Ellis county IN
the Legislature; also as county
commissioner and three terms as
Trustee and Assessor of Big creek
township. And his election can be
regarded as a foregone conclusion
the fusion majority being over 500
in the county, but he would be
pleased to receive your ond all the
votes at the election Nov. 18th.
The Office of Probate Judge is
an important one and few men
in Ellis county are more capable of
filling it than B. @; Aa17aO5G,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-10-18
PROCLAMATION

OF the time of holding General Election for
State, District, County 3 Township officers.
State of Kansas, County of Ellis, SIS.
The State of Kansas, To whom these
Presents shall come, Greeting:
Know Ye, that /, N. Loreditsch, Sheriff of
Ellis county, Kansas, by virtue of authority
in me vested, do by this proclamation give
public notice that on
TUESDAY succeeding the Ist MOndss n
November. AID. 1000 Nov. 4th xooz
there will be held General Election In
said county of Ellis, and the officers te 'be
chosen at that time, and the amendments to
be voted for are as follows, to-wit:
STATE OFFICERS. s Supreme court
Judges, for year term; for 4 year
term; 3 for year term.
A Governor; 1t. Governor; Superinten-
dent of Public Instruction; Secretary Of State:
Attorney General; Treasurer; Auditorof State
Congressman at Large; Supt. of Insurance.
DISTRICT OFFICERS, CongrIssman
9th district; Judge 23d district,
COUNTY OFFICERS. Representative
o3d district; Probate Judge; County Al smey;
Treasurer; Register of Deeds; Supe nten-
dent of Public Instruction; Clerk ot Dis
tirct court; County Clerk; Sheriff; Seyor;
Coroner; Commissioner Ist district.
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS. Trustee; Clerk
Treasurer; Justices of the Peace. A road
overseer in each district.
And votes of Electors will ba received at
the polls of each election district in said
county. In Witness whereof, have here
unto set my hand at my ofie in Hays city, in
said Ellis county, this zoth day of Sept. 1oos
N. Loreditsch, Sheriff, Ellis Co. Kansas.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-10-18

The people of this town and the
county were wild when John Sch
lyer was in the Legislature to get
the Reservation bill thro', and he
got US the Normal school and the
Experiment station and enough of
an appropriation to give it a good
start, and is already giving us a
reputation abroad, and our town a
start to success. Now we must
secure a good appropriation to
put up suitable buildings and car
rY on the institutions, and John
Schlyer, against his wishes, has
noon asked and consented to go &
secure these app 1,.'conrlatlons, If pos
sible. He will have every G Gemo
and every pop vote in the county
and is sure of 600 majority. But
every Republican in this town and
every republican farmer who ia
vors these institutions should vote
for him. Avoid the circle at the
top of the ballot, vote your ticket
as you please, but when you get
to Representative vote for Schlyer
and the Appropriation But don't
vote in the circle and for Schlyer
then your whole ballot will be
thrown out. Remember that.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-10-18

In Victoria Walter Rajewski
has filed a petition we'll signed as
al independent candidate for
trustee.
The above in our list of township
nominees and MANY said Who is it?
1t is our old timer farmer Wal
ter WITT, who of course took his
legal name when running for an
office.
Victoria voters, he asks your vote
at the polls election day.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-10-18

Ed Rea IS making an active can
yas for County Attorney, has his
campaign cards printed in english
and german and asks those that
be meets to vote fer the Court
reporter. he being an Attorney,
He would appreciate your vote.
Ben Arnold is making a quiet,
easy canvas and feels satisfied; he
is so well acquainted 10 the whole
county he needs no introduction.
He would surely feel honored
to know you Will vote for him
Frank McLain reports that he
has made an extended canvas now
and meeting encouraging recep-
ton wherever he goes. That he
IS proud of his past record In the
Court house in the positions he
mas held and he finds lots of the
Democrats who want him to have
the Sheriffs Office the next two
years.
He would feel grdtifod with your
vote on election day
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-10-18

Jim Reeder returned from the
west Thursday morning feet.""gg ella
ted over the situation IN his judi
cial race and con6dant that he Will
carry the 4 western counties by
over 800 majority, assuring his
election by a good majority, the
Russell county republican majority
more than balancing the democrat
ic majority, If any against him,
in Ellis county.
Olson's Independent, of Trego
county last week had this:
Hon, JAS Reeder was calling on
the people here last week; he finds
politi al matters in very satistac
tory condition in every county OF
the district, and is confident of
carrying 5 of the 6 counties & be-
ing elected by a handsome MAORI
ty. To those who have no perso-
nal acquaintance with Mr.. Reeder
the Independent gives assurance
that no mistake will be made in
electing him."
The Wakeeny World saws:
-"Mr Reeder is cm1nently fitted
tor the position and he is going to
be the next Judge of this district. ,
The Wallace county Times has
this JAS. Reeder made a good
impression on the citizens at the
Court house in his speech. He has
become very popular in Wallace
comfy since his nomination for
Judge
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-10-18

We have been amused at the
fight set mp on Skete (Fredl Miller
and tracked down every charge,
Yes, ne as u young man; he is
ambitious; he's been 2 consl able,
and would like to be Sheriff. That
is correct. Not word against
character, not a remark about his
official duties as a public OF asr.
And be tells us to. gay, and PIT
IN tVT1e in black I'D white SO it
can be thrown mp 20 MIN II he in
any Rs5t fails That If lie Is cleo
-oed 5SherIff he viii be sheriff in eve
- RESPECT, meme else can run it,
boss oJJdlctate it, he will perform
every duty, no matter who 1t is
against, will have no pets or favor
itism, every citizen, every justice
will be treated Ealike; no useless
expense will ever be made and
his every act will be to meet the
approval of every citizen. That is
his pIatform-his promise. If it
Is your sentiments, Your wishes,
then he asks Your vote regardless
off Your politics,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-10-18
Nat,,,oz Amn,etu.

Mothers regard approaching win
ter with uneasiness, children take
cold SO easily, No disease costs
more little lives than Group. It's
attack is so sudden that the sufferer
Is often beyond human aid before
the doctor arrives. Such cases
yield readily to One Minute Couph
cure. Elquiies the mucus, allavs
inflammation, removes danger. Alb
solutelY safe, acts Immediately.
Cures coughs, colds, grip, bronchl
It's all throat and lung trouble.
+ 5 Mcmahon, Hampton, Ga.
"A bad cold rendered me volcelesk
Just before an Oritorical contest. ]
intended to withdraw but took
One Minute cough cure. It restor
ed my voice in time to WIN the me-
dal.' j G Farley.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-10-18
Your official ballot.
AVOID MAKING ANY -
MARK II Bp IN THE CIRCLE0
GO DOWN THE COL
UMN OF THE SQUARE
HND NIKE ST CROSS OPIW
P0SITE THE MIME 0ELN
THE MAN YOU WANT TIC
VOTE FOR.

This county gives a fusion ma
iority of 600 on the State ticket,
but at Republican headquarters it
is claimed there wont be over 800,
they believing the Germans will
make so many errors that 800 or
400 ballots will be not counted, as
the new ballot is so complicated,
over $50 not counted last year.
And we remember then one Of
our best lawyers and one of our
good business men made mistakes
in their voting 6 lost part of their
vote but NOW mistake throws
out your whole ballot.
Under this new election law if
you want to vote a straight ballot
you put a cross in the top circle,
no other spot or mark. But every
man is apt to have one special
friend on the other ticket he wants
to vote for If you vote in the
circle and then go down the line &
vote for that friend
Your qoh0Ze ballot as tsr0a0n out,
You surely don't want that.
Republicans say Vote the circle
yet if they do and vote, as many
want to, for John Scnlyer on ac-
count of the Reservation, their bal
/ lot is thrown out. If our demo
Gratis vote the circle and then vote
for that friend the whole ballot is
thrown out. 1t hurts both parties
and the circle should never been
on the ballot, it is an insult to the
intelligent voter.
Tho Free Press has no ak to
grind but we believe we have as
Intelligent a set of voters as any
county in the state and want our
county to show up well in the
few votes thrown out, we believe
our voters can read their ballot &
vote for the men they want elected
and put the X opposite his name.
We therefore beg of voters, II
respective of party, to entirely ig-
| more that circle on your ballot,
| u1dkO uO CIOoS IAOAOIhs OOO AOCSNa
over your ballot from top to bot
tom and make al x in the square
opposite the name of the man you
want to vote for and Your whole
ballot will be counted and not
thrown out and the returns of the
the election VIII III show few thrown row.
out and a high degree o. "'eii'-
gence. And when candidate or
speaker urges you to make an x
in the circte he doubts and insults
your intelligence to vote, or is try
ing to pull thro' some weak, IN
worthy candidate and fears you
might run across his name,
Your state candidates are nam
ed by your party, mostly not &C
quainted. You vote your party.
But when it comes to the men you
KNOW, personally interested in,
we believe our voters Intelligent
enough to select their men.
We give below the home candi-
dates that all may study over and
decide for whom you will vote,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-10-18
Tie Horst Form.


Multitudes are singing the praises
of Kodol, the new discovery which
is making so many sick people well
and weak people strong by digest
ing what they eat, by cleansing &
sweetenlng the stomach and by
transforming their food into the
kind of pure, rich. red blood that
makes you feel good all over. Mrs
Cranfil of Troy, [. 7. writes:-
For a number of years I was trou
bled with indigestion and dvspep
STA which grew IN the worst form.
Finally I was induced to use Kodol
and after using 4 bottles l am en-
tirely cured, l heartily recommend
K0doI to all sufferers from indiges
ton and dyspepsia Take a dose
alter meals, It digests what you
eat J g Farley.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-10-18
Gns zSsu&e Cough Cure
Schoolgirls, CCscs and Group.
at home.

With the wonderful inventions
OF the past few years Is one that
can bring pleasure in every home
in the way of music With one
of the Edison Phonogla apis that
Henry Schultz has and is selling
YOU can have the choicest of mu
sic, vocal or instrumental, with
little trouble, and just as the bond,
the orchestra or the vocalist, give
1t IN the large cities. the most cele
brated musicians right in your own
home, be 1t IN town or On the para
rie- A lovely way to help enter
tain company. Go hear Schultz
and you can get one at $40 up to
your desired pile, and all, from
the smallest to the largest, use the
same records of tunes, exactly the
same grand music, 90 try one,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-10-18


Mat D1nges has commenced at
teaching the school he contracted
last summer before he found him
self honored as nominee for Coun-
ty CLERK. He has made a canvas
of the county and finds the people
are fully aware of his ability to
conduct the Office satisfactory and
pleasing to the taxpayers, and
that he expects the nearly solid
fus1o vote and many republicans,
but he wants your vote that his
majority may be large.
He asks US to say to the voters. If
elected they will always find his
Office q welcome place and the re-
cords freely open to inspection,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-10-18

Forty Years. Torture.
To be relieved from a torturlng
disease after 40 years torture might
we'll cause the gratitude of anyone.
That is what De Wits Witch
hazel Salve did for G. HaneY of
Geneva, NY, who saws DeWitts
Witch hazel salve cnred me of
piles after | had suffered 40 years g.
cures cuts, burns, wounds, SKIN
diseases, Beware of counterleits.
&c Farley.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-10-18

Probate Judge Miller is again
candidate; says you elected him
before; he has tried to give you sat
isfactory service; if he has he will
feel pleased to receive your sup
port at the next election.
[ 7 Kelly, republican candidate
for State treasurer shook hands
with many of our citizens last Sat
urdaY- His brother beng a priest
and mover having seen this country
came along and on Sunday they
spent the day seeing the county 6
visiting the Priests here,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-10-18

Brad Fox cant get away from
his business but is meeting hosts
OF friends who pledge him support
while his friends are working their
incest through the country for all
eonceGe he is splendIdlY fitted for
the position, social, accommodate
ing yet careful and correct in his
work. And a vote for him Is we'll
bestowed.
He has tried to work hard and
earn your support and trusts that
he may get your vote at election.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-10-18
A sale for feed, etc.

On MONDAY. Oct. 9th, 1902
at 10 am, at my farm II miles n
of Hays on Stockton road l will
sell to the hlgnesl bidder for cash,
for feed, keep and expense bill
1 brown mare, 6 year Old q colt
1 bay mare, years old,
l light brown mare 5 years old,
all being unbroke.
The proceeds of SAID sale to pay
the expense of feed, keep and oh
er expense of said animals, -
All persons vial take notice, and
govern themselves accordingly,
Dated Hays, Sep, ~. 1892.
BENIFLEMLlSG,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-10-18

Will Carrick is making quiet
and effective c2nvas for county
clerk and repor; pleasant recep
on in his traveI and will get his
solid party vote and enough OF
the opposition to make his cleo
ton. He is competent in every
way, and guarantees to make a
County clerk, If elected, that will
please all who visit the Office, He
says he would be pleased to have
your vote also on election day.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-10-18

Some in Pleasant HakL doubted
the correctness of the following as
printed last week, but 1t is correct
no justice, or constable, being on
the certificate filed.
The Fusionists have nominated
Thomas Disney trustee,
Charles Carroll clerk, Frank Rep
logic treasurer, Eng Sach. Martin
Wendler, Jacob Rupp road overs,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-10-18

While Jake Shuts feels sorry
he couldn't go with his band to
Washington 6 enjoyed with them
their good times, and a sight he
never again will get, but the people
elected him to do certain things,
among them attend and examine
bills when the Commissioners are
in session, so he staid home to at
tend to his duties and has won de-
served praise. He is a candidate
for re election and asks your vote
with this understanding-he will
diligently prosecute every kind of
complaint where the evidence is
furnished, keep expenses to the
lowest possible point, but it is not
his duty to nose around for thief
or any other violator of the law.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-10-18
Pa1pi-


huttering or irregular puEsa-
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ness of the nerves or muscles
of the heart. A weakness long
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Three bottles Of DR.. Miles Heart
Cure overcame all these disturb
anees and made me we'll"
MRS. J. A. CoUTs,
Upper Sandusly, Ohio.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-10-18

All diseases start in the bowels.
Keep them open Or you will be
sick. CASCARETS act like ma
ture. Keep liver and bowels active
without a sickcning gripping feeling
Six million people take and re
commend CaScarets, Try a 10 ct
box, At all Druggists,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-10-18
COUNTY TREASURER OF

State of Kansas, Ellis Co, IS
|, Philip Jacobs, Treasurer of Ellis Co.
Kansas, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true and correct, to
the best of my knowledge and belief.
PHILIP JACOBS,
I hereby certify, that the foregoing
statement was subscribed and sworn to
before me and In my presence by the
above named, this 18th day of Oct, 1902
Ls) Jacob Kissing, Go. clerk.