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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
His DAYS of Trouble Over.

From the Lyons Democrat oi
the 18th we learn that G. w
Johnson, well known by all old
residents of Great Bend, had
committed suicide. johnson
spent a few days in Great Bend
about a month ago, and was
locked up in the city bastile for
over-indulgence in his lifelong
failing-''boozefghti in g." The
Democrat gives the following ac-
count of his death:
&c. w. johnson died at the In
ter-State Hotel Sunday forenoon
about IL O'Clock from the effects
of an overdose of laudanum. He
came to the hotel Friday and
was last seen about town Satur-
day. About 9 O'Clock Sunday
morning they went up stairs to
call him and discovered that
there was something wrong. DR..
Mcbride was at once summoned,
but found that he was in the last
stages of opium poisoning and
could do nothing for him. An
empty bottle which had contain
ed Iaudanum was found in the
room.
ga coroner's inquest was held
Sunday evening about 7:3O and
the verdict of the jury was that
the deceased came to his death
by an overdose of laudanum ad.
ministered by himself. The act
seems to have been prompted by
dependency. Mr.. Johnson re
marked to a friend Saturday
| that he didn't expect to be here
this fall; that he had nothing to
live for and was going to Kill
himself. He said he had been
thinking of it for six years. He
was about sixty years of age
He had recently returned from
| Colorado, where he had been fol
some time. The funeral services
were held at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Fred Spring
meyer, Tuesday,"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

The Bulletin has always passed
as a Republican organ and has
received much support from the
&. 0. p. 1t has now been more
than a month since the Republi-
can state convention and no no.
tice of the state, district or coun-
ty candidates appears in that
paper. What is the matter, Mr..
Junkin, have you turned Prohi.
bitionist, or are you waiting 10 +
the Republican candidates to
settle.-Sterling Journal.
BRO. JUNKIN always had Pro
hib. leanings; but after his hearty
endorsement of the methods by
which Bob Findley was given q
seat in the state senate, we rath'
er suspect that he is ''from Mis-
souri, and IS only waiting to SEX
the color of the candidates 81
molleon before championing the
cause of the party by which ht
swears. Junkin is not a republi
can for his health.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

.'NEITHER passion nor preiu.
dice should influenceyour action
in any particular said Presi.
dent John Mitchell to the United
Mine Workers. This was mostex.
cellent advice; advice that should
be followed at all times not only
in the settlement of labor
troubles, but in the settlement
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

L 2. Aber and j. T. Stevens started
the first of the week for racing tour.
CheIr winners are David Medium
and Dandy q. They will make four
meetings on this trip, in the folio wing
order. Fort Scott, Kans., Rich Hill.
No., Nevada, Mo, and Fredonis.
kans. They WILL then be back for the
Arkansas Valley circuit which opens
at st. John. Garden City and Great
Bend are the next two following the
st. John meeting.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
SOME MORE INSURGENTS.

A recent Washington letter,
from reliable correspondent
says:
With the official announcement
that President Roosevelt in
tends to put his administration
forcibly behind more stringent
antitrust legislation and demo-
Gratis announcing trusts as the
principal issue of the coming
campaign, this question-as it
bears on national politics-has
become the one theme of dis
'cussion' among all public men re-
naming in Washington.
Investigation today developes
not only that the cabinet is di-
vided on the aggressiveness of
the president; but also, that
there is a carefully laid plan
among the leaders in congress to
defeat any administration bill
either to supervise and regulate
Or to compel greater publicity
of trust doings.
Curiously enough, the same
members Of the cabinet who re-
fused to follow the president in
his campaign for Cuban recipro-
city~are either attempting to
hold him back in the matter of
trust legislation or are luke
warm in their support of such a
measure as an administration
effort. These members are Sec
retary Shaw, Postmaster Gener-
al Payne and Secretary Wilson.
What is known as the conserv-
ative political element in the
cabinet urges that the regulation
of trusts is a delicate question
for the administration to at
tempt to settle. While there are
good and bad trusts, they take
the ground that any sudden ag-
gression in the way of radical
legislation would stop business
growth and-be-fatal to the rul.
ing party.
They fear that whatever popu
.larity the president might gain
among the voters of the country
might induce the governors el
states and other officials to i'm
med ia tely wage campaigns
against all business combina
tions, whether bad Or good
which could not fail to have &
harmful effect on all the business
interests of the country.
The new aggresiveness OF tn
president in this line is the NOR,
freely commented upon in Wash
ington, because it comes afte
utter failure to accomplish any
thing in the way of anti-trus
legislation in the session jus
closed. 1t was said today tha
when congress convened agai
in December the president wi
find in both branches prominen
leaders determined to defeat an
trust legislation which he ma
sss ft TO advance.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Until August 1, 1902, we will give
you a coal storage price OF SO 25 per
ton, delivered, on Canon City and
Maitland. for CASH ONLY.
G. S. ALLISON,
a. III. SCHAEFFER,
s. a. NEwCoMB.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

The musical program, at the home OF
e. r. Moses, Friday night last. was
nighly appreciated by large audience
IN arGon6aOca
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

The Epperson band OF Great Bend
which was engaged to play for the
carnival at Lawton. 0. T., returned
home last week all covered with honor
and glory. EppersoR's Military band
IS one Of the crack musical organiza-
tions in the state.-Hutchinson News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Eilinwood's schools will be conducts
ed the coming term by the following
teachers. Prof. Pyle. of Rich Hill No.,
as principal; Mrs. d. 8. Warwick or
ElliHwood, Miss Julia Miller and
Nellie Minnis of Great Bend, and
Miss Julia Juhnstoa late of Mount
Ayre. Iowa
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Marriage licenses were issued by the
Probate Judge last week to Henry
Shugart and Augusta Suchy, and
Joseph Pizinger sad Anna Suchy-the
two young gentlemen being of OImitz,
and the Misses Suchy of Otis postoffice.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

The Hummer Gang and Sulky pIows
are true to their names. We sell them
The GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Ben Holiings worth Is now a meat
cutter with Foucn & Feese, and the
familiar face of Ed McNown is again
to be seen at the Hayse Market.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

A preacher in Indiana who married
during his life, 8 600 couples. has re-
Gently died, and the l. 4kia Investigator
remarks: What monkey and
parrot time he will have in the next
world for causing so much trouble in
this.''
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

John. Did you ever use the celebrate
ed John Deere Disc plow, which the
Great Bend Implement Co. SELF Yes
1t is aDand&. The John Deere Gang.
SuIky, and Walking plows, MAKE
friends wherever used.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Have sou seen the New Improved
Deering Mower with ball and roller
bearingsP It is lighter draft than any
other mower. Would be pleased to
have you call and examine it.
THE GREAT BEND IMPLEMEaT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

When one woman was asked if she
enjoyed certain other woman's cons
pany, she replied: We'll, no; fact is,
[ like to talk a little. myself"
MoRAL-If your tongue is hung in the
middle, put weight on one end of it
and give the other woman a chance, if
you desire her friendship.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

All the DEHoCRATs were put in the
Great Bend postofics last week be.
fore 5 p. M Thursday. At noon Of
Friday some of them had not yet been
put In the boxes for delivery. Welcome
the 1st of August.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

What is the matter with the we'll
known j. l. Case Gang and Sulky
plows? You know they are alright.
Your neighbor says so, so will you
THE GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Go,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

What doth is profit . politician if he
pledgeth himself to one course and
then straightway pursueth another
course? Verify. he maketh of him
self hoodoo, not only unto himself
but likewise unto the party with
which he affilisteth.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

When fat steer brings 500 and q
fat hog $50. We don't wonder that the
price Of Kansas land ia advancing,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

A large number of Great Bend
people attended the funeral of Mr
Brodie's littls one, at Eilinwood las:
Friday. A magnificent assortment of
floral tributes were sent in by sympa.
thiZinp friends
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Agent Rasor believes he perfers to
receive consignments of babies by the
Rainbow Route, or the Stork Line
Tne routing would be more expli lit,
and the bill of lading much more
satisfactory
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Judge T. w. Moseley spent Monday
IN this city, and got acquainted with
the people at CIaflin Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

A man named Henry Mertz. a fara
mer near Timken. committed suicide
on Wednesday the 18Th. by the route.
He was apparently well fixed 6nan-
cialiy, and there is no known cause
for the rash act
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Don Jose Luna, native Cuban,
Was Great Bend visitor last week q
couple of days. He is in business at
Havana, but up in the y. s. on q tour
OF investigation into Uncle Sans
ability to dicker.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

W. A. HARRIS should be rea
turned to the q. S. Senate from
Kansas. Not a sensible man in
the state will say nay to this.
Will YOU help to do it2
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

An openwork stocking. sh what
could be neater; the delight of the
masher the muskeeter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

See this Office for all blanks. Notice
list of what we have.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

-STRAYED-Frcm my place l mile
South of Ryan 2. o, 4 calves one
white, white and red spots, 2 red
The finder will please notify me and
receive reward.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

W. P. Service, formerly of EIlinwood
writes that he now has fine location,
at Crawford, Nsb has a good stock
of goods, q residence nicely furnished.
and-but the rest will doubtless follow
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

The town Of Anadarko, Ok, will
hold a grand Anniversary celebration
August 5th. 9Th and 9TH. They
promise big time-four brass bands.
tree Mid way. races, ball games, In.
dian dances, etc.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Everybo give the college move
ment a good word. The location OF
the school in che Morrison building
will place it more directly under the
public eye, and our people will better
appreciate its influence.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

If wheat goes to q dollar, and We
gather the bumper corn crop that
promises, there will still be nothing
the matter with Kansas
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

A handsome young grocery clerk had
visit from Hutchinson young lady
the other evening, and-but that's
another story, the complete chapters
of which are not yet ready for publ
oafi0n
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

John TiIton will leave on 40 overs
land trip to Oklahoma this week.
What'il Bob Bailey do for a high five
pardnerf
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

You want o pIanur Watch for oul
announcements on Pianos. We will
oe able to save you money.
HOOPER DRUG Co
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Theodore Garretzan Jr., and Miss
Anna Deitz both young folks of near
Odin, procured iicence to wed, last
Saturday. Odin is still growing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Joseph 81. Unruh, of the west side
was q caller at this Office last Friday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

The sheriff of Ness county, Ell
Clouston. has probably pitched his
last base ball. Ga July l4th he was
pitching for the Ness City club, in
game between Burdette and Ness CITY.
on the laters grounds; he gave the
ball such twist that he dIsIocatsd
ais arm at the elbow and broke aud
spiintered the bones in two places
above the elbow. a queer accident
indeed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Our new ice cream parlors are now
open 70 the public, 1st door west of
TroiIlst'e. Can furnish you the finest
OF cream in any quantity-ffom q dish
to gallons. Your patronage solicited,
BATHBuRN & McCoNNELL.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

We have 1.-THE SATTLEY Disc
PLOw. Turns square corners, right
or left, in or out of ground. What
more could you expect? Come and
see at THE GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT
Co
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

/ We handle tine we'll known RoosieI
and Sucker State Drills. Use then
and your crop is assured.
THE GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Suppose a newspaper man. every
time he hears man criticise him or
uls paper in public, should retaliate by
holding up TO public gaze the faults
and shortcomings of said fault fiader.
what would be the result? The editor
may not know it all. but he does not
IlYe in community long without
knowing a deuced sight more than be
publishes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Mrs. Ben Giles came home from her
Colorado visit, last Wednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

a little child of Frank Gardners, in
the south part Of town, has been
dangerously Ill, with whOoping cough
The naaf week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Mrs. Ed. s. Marx and Miss J. j
Chapel and children visited Hutch
lnson the first of the week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Sheriff johnson now has seven Jail
birds in his cage.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

For SALE-My place. west Fores,
Avenue. G. e. WYMAN.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

The Santa Fe Il r.. has agreed to
ouild new brick depot for Sterling.
E lin wood is next. Tnen, In course
of the next score or more of years
possibly that corporation will
realize that the business the road does
at Great Bend should warrant a better
depot building than that we have to
nut nm with now
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Rice county democrats and populists
neid a JOINT convention last week and
nominated the following county ticket:
For Representative, G. z. Foley;
Probate Judge, Gabriel Sellers; Dist.
Clerk, A. b. Hoover; Co. Atty, F. z.
Green; Sheriff, L. +. Lansing; Register
of Deeds. Frank Chisholm; Coroner,
DR., Bush, Commissioner, III. B. Reyel,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

The DEMOCRAT office will print your
sale bills cheap, and give you notice
in the paper
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

A harvester named James jackson,
WAS in the Bend last Friday, claimings
TO have been held up ami robbed of
s25- 90 by couple of tramps who, like
him, were beating their way on q
Santa Fe freight between Larned and
Great Bend. Jackson could have
saved considerable money and right
smart of wear and tear On his feelings
If he had bought q ticket instead sf
playing the hobo act. Honesty As
ALWAYS the beat policy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

John w. McCauley, candidate TO
register OF deeds. was Great Ben,
visitor the first of the week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

The county commissioners of several
counties have expressed the belief that
some enterprising individuals are con
dueting wolf ranches, and producing
coyotes by the Wholesale.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

W. A. Habiger was In from Odin,
Monday. preparing for the the thresh.
ing season,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Miss Lois Kelley. OF east of town.
is spending few days at Shawnee, Ok,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Capt. Newton has been enjoying a
visit from two sisters, Mrs. ColburD
and Miss Dora Newton, of Rock Is
land Ills
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

II you want the doors and windows
epen evenings, you should haze E.eca
trio Lights, which do not blow out
These We are told are chesp now,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Tue new brick walks in front of the
Great Bend Imp. Co., e L, Wood 8
and l. G. Milier's, are nov in, and are
a great improvement to the south side
of the SQUARE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
GREAT BEND KANSAS FRIDAY

of political questions both local,
state and national. If it were
more generally followed we would
have more just laws and more
equitable enforcement of them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

THE best CD laid schemes of
spectfuliy referred to a certain gang
of political fxers who ''use" mostly
about Great Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Believe one>fourth of what you hear,
half of what you see. and all of what
YOU know.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Some parts of the county need rain
to soften up the ground for blowing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Miss Lucy Gray, of the Hoisington
schools, came over to the Bend last
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

A. regular meal, or lunch In q
hurry, at Wilson's 4 II A restaurant.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

fall. We can sell you the best made,
and at prices that will save you money.
Come and see us.
HOOPER DRTTn 10
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

made business visit to Hutchinson
| laaf weak
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

L have purchased one of the IM-
PROVED DEERING CORN BINDERS and
would say that it is the best binder
ever saw running. Ii is the iightest
draft and easiest operated machine on
the market. My son Il years of age
operated the binder.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

The best Phone made, can now b
had at q very reasonable rate, Of
Grimes Bros.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

J b. and Nick Frederick were down
from the north part of the county
Saturday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Ice Cream. confectionery and sum-
mer drinks at Rathburn s. McConnell's
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

II. N. Starr and wife enjoyed visit
from Mr.. STAIRS mother, from Scott
| City, last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

The DEERING CORN BINDER is no
experiment. Read the testimonial of
b. w. Koehn and give your order to
The GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Don Weltmer, of Our Grocery" is
taking q weeks outing in the Colorado
mountains.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Herman Tammen and wife got a
fine girl baby, Sunday evening, by the
regular route
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
LOCAL AND PERSONAL ooMMENr.

Regular monthly Fire Co. meeting
tonight, the 25th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

All kinds of repairing neatly and
promptly done at, T. s. Mayhew's
repair shop.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

return to Great Bend to re enter the
medical field
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Robert Campbell. of Albert, was
down to the county seat. Friday last.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Otto Brant and wife, OF Eureka,
were Great Bend visitors Saturday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

G. 81. Christianson was up from Ei>
linwood, Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Shelly Winget was an Albert visitor
to the county seat last SATURDAY.,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

For new and second hand wheels
sec. T. s. Mayhew.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Fred Brown, the Galatia p. n, Waf
down to tho county seat Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Four shots 5 ceats. at Mayhew's
Shooting Gallery.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

G. T. Munns has = position with the
Hoisington bank.