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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21
State of Kansas
County of Barton

County of Barton
County Clerks Office, Aug. Il, 1908.
The Board of County Commission
ers of aforenamed County convened
in special session pursuant to law as
Board of Canvassers to canvas the
votes cast at the special election in
Cleveland, Union, Wheatland, Fair
view and Beaver Townships, Barton
County, Kansas, held for the purpose
of voting for or against s'The sub
scription of stock and issue of bonds
to the Kansas, Galatia and Smokey
Valley Railway Company in Kansas"
August IL, 1903. S. S. Shattuck,
chairman; and T. c. Brown and w.
B. Pickerill, commissioner, and F. M.
Lutschg, County Clerk, were present.
The Board found the votes as follows,
to-wit:
BEAVER TOWNSHIP
For the subscription of stock and
issue of bonds to Kansas, GaIatia and
Smoky Valley Railway Company,
So votes.
Against the subscription of stock
and issue of bonds to the Kansas,
Galatia and Smoky Valley Railway
Company, 2 votes.
CLEVELAND TOWNSHIP
For the subscription of stock and
issue of bonds to Kansas, Galatia and
Smoky Valley Railway Company,
II votes.
Against the subscription of stock
and issue of bonds to the Kansas,
Galatia and Smoky Valley Railway
Company, 81 votes.
| FAIRv1Ew TOWNSHIP
For the subscription of stock and
issue of bonds to the Kansas, Galatia
and Smoky Valley Railway Company
53 votes.
Against the subscription of stocl
and issue of bonds to the Kansas
Galatia and Smoky Valley Railway
Company, 2 votes.
UNION TOWNSHIP
For the subscription of stock anc
issue of bonds to the Kansas, Galatis
and Smoky Valley Railway Company
II votes.
Against the Subscription of stocl
and issue of bonds to the Kansas
Galatia and Smoky Valley Railwa,
Company, votes.
WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP
For the subscription of stock ane
issue of bonds to the Kansas, Galati;
and Smoky Valley Railway Company
81 votes.
Against the subscription of stool
Galatia and Smoky Valley Railwa,
Company, 0 votes.
Election expense bills allowed ane
warrants issued therefor:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21
Baptist Church Notes.

The Woman's Circle will meet
with Mrs. S. U. Smith Friday after
noon.
The Arkansas Valley Baptist Asso-
citation meet at Stafford this week. A
delegation from Great Bend will at
tend.
There will be no preaching service
at the Baptist church next Sunday;
the Pastor being absent from the
city. Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

J. H. Lesher, of Kinsley, had the
misfortune to lose a valuable mare at
St. John last Saturday. With other
horses at St. John for the fair, while
working out in the morning she col
lided with a sulky, running piece of
shaft into her body causing her
death.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

S. w. Peugh,, once popular stu
dent of the G. N. G. and school teach
er in this county, but now in the en-
ploy of Uncle Sam teaching indians,
was visiting his numerous friends in
this city Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

WANTED-At once, COMPETENT and
reliable agents to sell the Kitchen
Secretary in this and Rush counties.
For further particulars address ]. F.
SMITH, Arkansas City, Kans. Refer
ence-Farmer State Bank, Arkansas
City, and Citizens State Bank, Arkan-
sas CITY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Pete Weltmer and wife are the
proud parents of boy born Wednes-
day morning. Peter Orville thinks he
is about the whole thing,and we guess
he is.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

You know there is no better one
horse hoe drill than the Tom Thumb,
let US show them to you, and We will
convince you that we can sell them to
you cheaper than you ever bought
them. The GREAT BEND IMP. Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Prof. o. Reed, piano tuner from
Emporia, will make next trip here
first week in Nov. Leave orders at
E. R. Moses Mer. Co. or Hooper
Drug Store.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Miss Lizzie Savage, of the millin
cry department of Lundblade & Boil
ingers, will return from Chicago Sun
day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

DR.. S. D. Fitzgerald, of La Crosse,
was in town Tuesday the guest of
Col. Greene. The DR.. is good and
long, standing 6 feet 8 inches in his
stocking feet.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

AS will be seen from the list of en-
t1ies published in this paper, the races
next week will be good. Some ex-
celIent horses will be here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

The room occupied by Geo.
Thatcher and I. N. Woodward for an
Office is receiving a coat of paint,
new ceiling, and general overhauling.
In the meantime the occupants Office
with Young & Giles.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Ray Brinkman, a son of G. L.
Brinkman, deceased, is out from
Kansas City on a visit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

w. J. Sans has more monuments
on hand than has been seen at one
time in Great Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Caveny of Newton,
and Miss Jessie and Edith Odell, of
Chicago, came in Thursday and are
visiting with G. N. Moses and Mrs.
w. H. OdelTs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Those wishing ty do trading during
Fair week should come early and do
their trading in the forenoon, as the
business houses will close during the
afternoons, to enable the clerks to
enjoy the Fair.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

The Barton County Poultry Asso-
citation will hold their meeting from
Dec. IA to 10. The contract for
printing the catalogues has been
awarded to the DEMOCRAT, and same
will be issued in September.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

No household is complete without
a good sewing machine, here are
these: Standard, New Home, Wheeler
& Wilson. White. For sale by
The GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

It is understood that the city
schools will open on Monday, Sept.
14th, and the four east side rooms
will be quartered in the Morrison
house until the east ward building
has been repaired and ready for use.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Miss Maggie Weisenburg, of Elm
wood, Miss Mary Munger of Great
Bend and Miss Lizzie Gunther, of St.
Vincent's Hospital, Brooklyn, have
entered St. Mary's convent as candi-
dates for the sisterhood.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Bert Winterberg was at the Chase
picnic Wednesday, dispensing refresh.
| ments to the thirsty.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Threshing coal in any quantity al
S. A. Newcombe's. Also feed, and
other kinds of coal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Mr.. L. Seeber, of the first ward
will shortly begin rebuilding his resi-
dence, making it two story affair.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

There will be no service at 81
Johns Episcopal church next Sur
day. Rev. G. BELsEA
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Putting off advertising until after
the business has been headed to the
other fellow is like locking the barn
door after the horse has been stolen,
or kicking the stufin' out of dead
dog.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Plans and specifications for the
new school building will be in the
hands of the school board by Satur-
day of this week, where bidders can
GEE them
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Elton Giles entertained party o.
young people Tuesday afternoon, the
occasion being his birthday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Mrs. D. Bosse and Mrs. E, S.
Brodie were up from Ellinwood
Thursday of last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

The railroads give a rate of one
and one-third fare, within a reason
able distance of Great Bend, to the
fair next week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

o. c. Marshall's family, who had
been down to Wichita on visit, re-
turned home Tuesday morning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Call and get our prices on grain
drills before placing your order, we
can save you some money.
The GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Cleve Gilmore, who has been work
ing for the Western Union at Dodge
City, has returned home.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Mrs. c. E. Dodge is quite sicl
with fever. Her daughter Jessie i:
also quite sick.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

A. ]. Street has sold his property
in the third ward, and will leave this
week for Roselle, near which point
he has rented a farm.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

.
The Board had endorsed the applica-
ton of Joseph w. Shields for admis-
sion to the State Soldiers Home.
The Board adjourned to this date
on Aug. 3rd 1908 and now adjourned
to Aug. 81, 1908.
F. NJ. LUTScHG,
County Clerk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Mrs. w. L. Harrison has bee
very sick the past week, but is no
slightly better.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

The La Crosse A. O. u. W. picnic
has been once more postponed on
account of the continued wet weather,
and will now be pulled off Sept. 29th,
at Dighton's grove.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Roy Pollock and Effie Welbaum,
both of Larned, were spliced by
Judge FEEDER at his office ednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Our line of one horse disc drill:
must be seen to be appreciated.
The GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

We sell the Gundlach hoe drill, the
only hoe drill made that has stood
the test in hard ground when all the
rest have failed. For sale by
THE GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

"A number of new forms in dog
heaven this week, Marshal Wilson
having "made good" number o
times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Wm. Wissman was in from Albert,
Wednesday. He says his barley
crop this year threshed out 81 bushels
to the acre.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Every one having tickets on quilt
drawing of Royal Neighbors, will
please havd them sent in on or before
Sept. 3rd, meeting on this date at
the home of Mrs. Hiss.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

We have the Hoosier disc drill that
We can sell you at prices you never
heard of before.
The GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Mrs. w. A. Brouse and little
daughter leave Saturday morning for
a visit with relatives and friends at
Indianapolis and other eastern points.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Mrs. Max Shafer, of Ellinwood,
was in town Tuesday on her way to
Hoisington to look after some farm
ing interests,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Ben Giles left for Greensburg Wed
nesday morning to look after ths
threshing of his wheat in that county
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21
Everybody come to the Fair.

Master Dale Dawson is on the sick
list this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

L. c. Breeden was up in Rus
county Wednesday. on real estat
business.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

We still have a few of the Old
Hickory wagons, that your neighbors
speak so highly of. They say they
are all right, SO will you if you will try
one. For sale by
The GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

F. NJ. Russell, wife and daughter
Alice, left Wednesday morning for
Charlestown, West Virginia, and
other points, for an extended visit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

The Bison camp, M. W. A. will
give big picnic in Kennedy's grove,
near Rush Centre, on Sept 9Th. The
Epperson band of this city will fur
nish the music.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Dawson & Zutavern, fnanancial
agents, have undertaken to furnish a
colony of German speaking Russians
to man in the west end of the state
who has 1880 acres of good wheat
land.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Ed. Traylor, wife and son, wer,
down from Clahin Wednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

T. c. Morrison and A. H. Baker,
two of the leading business men of
Hoisington were in the city last Fri
dav
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

I have Canon City, Maitland,
Wier City, Trinidad or Territory
Coal, for thershing or domestic use
all you want, at prices to meet all
competition. A. H. SCHAEFFER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

The Buckeye chain drive drill is
all right, sows all kinds of grain and
will wear for years. For sale by :
The GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Although the manufacturers have
advanced the price on drills this year,
we are selling them cheaper than
ever. Let US tell you why we can do
this. The GREAT BEND IMP. Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

We are headquarters for the Deer
ing and Plano mowers. Don't buy
something purported to be just as
good, buy the genuine article. For
sale by THE GREAT BEND IMP. Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

E. w. Smith the insurance man of
Pawnee Rock was a caller at the
DEMOCRAT Office Tuesday of this
weak
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Wray Leobold and wife, of Boil
var, Ohio, are in the city visiting the
Brinkman's. Mr.. Leobold is a broth
er of Mrs. J. V. Brinkman.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Ed Reimer, of Olmitz. made this
Office call Tuesday of this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

The DEMOCRAT acknowledges
receipt of complimentary tickets to
the Ness County Fair, which opens
at Ness City Sept. I'd, continuing
three days. The Ness County Fait
gives promise of being mos,
interesting one. Write I. B. Pember
secretary, for catalogue.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Elton Dow, late of LaCross, is a
new assistant in the Claflin State
Bank.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

S. A. Newcombe's coal yard is
headquarters for Pennsylvania An
thracite. This will be hard to get
later on, better lay in your supply
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

During the lull in threshing, caused
by the wet weather, S. A. Newcombe
has laid in an extra large quantity of
threshing coal, and is ready to meet
all comerS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21
Buz Johnson is again clerking at
the Crescent.

Tom Straw was over from Hoising-
ton Wednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Fresh bread, buns, cakes and
cookies, at the New Bakery, opposite
the DEMOCRAT office. Try them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Miss Francis Cole went to Kinsley
Tuesday evening to visit the family
of Jas. Lewis.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Miss Nellie Belt of Topeka visitee
with Mrs. I. n. Wilhide this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

During the Fair, call at the Hooper
Drug Co. and see the elegant piano
the DEMOCRAT will give away.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Myrtle Johnson, one of the valued
employees of the DEMOCRAT, is taking
a two weeks vacation, and left on
Monday morning for Anthony to visit
with the Armstrong;.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Fox SALE-Seven room house, lot
105x150, east side, known as the
Dalziel residence. For price and
terms see or write Smith & Brewer,
Pawnee Rock, Kas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Dawson & Zutavern had party of
Bates county, Missouri, land buyers
here this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Glenn Quinn made collecting
trip up in the western counties this
week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

AEthree months old child of Ed
Grow, over in Stafford county, diec
Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

The postmaster has received tw,
hundred mail boxes for rural rout
No. /.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

You should see the Sucker State
grain drill, adjustable disc, can be set
to suit the conditions of your ground,
they please your neighbors, and they
will please you. Get our prices.
The GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Our first showing of Millinery,
Fair Week, Lundblade & Bolinger's.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Prof's. Baker and Ewing are ex
pected home from Syracuse Friday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

A 10000 bank check order for one
grain firm, 10000 "a page booklets
for one milling concern, 1000 so
page catalogues for the Poultry Asso-
citation, 500 20 page prospectus for a
school, and 1000 sheet bills for a
merchant, are some of the big job
orders the DEMOCRAT is turning out.
And still we have time to turn out the
best weekly paper, in the best county,
in the best state, in the best country
on earth, without the advice or consent
of any other plant. lie you don't
believe it come and see for yourself
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

The Noble Dramatic Co. at th
opera house all next week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

| w. F. Henning, of east of town,
made business trip to Colorado the
first of the week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

We understand Robinson's big cir
Gus viii visit our city early in Septem-
hor
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

John Strothman and wife were over
from Logan township Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

The oil wagon will call at your
house and fill your wants-and your
CanS
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

F. S. Porter is at Burdette this
week with a fishing party.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Miss Stella Cornell who has been
quite sick, is improving.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

J. N. Shartz and wife were up
from Comanche township Tuesday,
trading.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Chas. Alter, buyer for Moses Bros.
Grain Co. at Shaefer, was in town
Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

D. ]. Lewis was over from Hois-
ington Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Levi Gum left Monday evening
for a visit with his son Will in Jewel
county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21
Lewis Omer is new clerk at the

NJ. Daley attended the races at St.
John this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-21

Mrs. C. E. Dodge is quite sick
With fever. Her daughter Jessie is
llso quite sick.
Dawson & Zutavern had party of
Bates county, Missouri, land buyers
aere this week.
w. J. Sans has more monuments |
On hand than has been seen at one
lime in Great Bend.
Ray Brinkman, a son of C. L. |
deceased, is out from
Kansas City on visit.
There will be no service at st. |
Johns Episcopal church next Sun
day. Rev. G. BELsEY.
Miss Lizzie Savage, of the millin-
cry department of Lundblade & Boil
myers, will return from Chicago Sun
day.
The railroads give a rate of one
and One-third fare, within a reason
able distance of Great Bend, to the
fair next week.
A. J. Street has sold his property
in the third ward, and will leave this
week for Roselle, near which point
he has rented farm.
AS will be seen from the list of en-
t1ies published in this paper, the races
next week will be good. Some ex-
cellent horses will be here.
We have the Hoosier disc drill that
we can sell you at prices you never
heard of before.
The GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Mrs. w. A. Brouse and little
daughter leave Saturday morning for
visit with relatives and friends at
Indianapolis and other eastern points.
Pete Weltmer and wife are the
proud parents of a boy born Wednes-
day morning. Peter Orville thinks he
is about the whole thing, and we guess
he is.
Mr.. and Mrs. Caveny of Newton,
and Miss Jessie and Edith Odell, of
Chicago, came in Thursday and are
visiting with G. N. Moses and Mrs.
w. H. Odell's.
The room occupied by Geo.
Thatcher and I. N. Woodward for an
Office is receiving a coat of paint,
new ceiling, and general overhauling.
In the meantime the occupants Office
with Young & Giles.
Putting off advertising until after
the business has been headed to the
other fellow is like locking the barn
door after the horse has been stolen,
or kicking the stuhhn' out of dead
dog.
We still have a few of the Old
Hickory wagons, that your neighbors
speak so highly of. They say they
are all right, SO will you if you will try
one. For sale by
The Barton County Poultry Asso-
citation will hold their meeting from
Dec. IA to 10. The contract for
printing the catalogues has been
awarded to the DEMOCRAT, and same
will be issued in September.
Every one having tickets on quilt
drawing of Royal Neighbors, will
please havd them sent in on or before
Sept. 3rd, meeting on this date at
the home of Mrs. Hiss.
It is understood that the city
schools will open on Monday, Sept.
14th, and the four east side rooms
will be quartered in the Morrison
house until the east ward building
has been repaired and ready for use.
We are headquarters for the Deer
ing and Plano mowers. Don't buy
something purported to be just as
good, buy the genuine article. For
sale by THE GREAT BEND IMP. Co.
The DEMOCRAT acknowledges
receipt of complimentary tickets to
the Ness County Fair, which opens
at Ness City Sept. I'd, continuing
three days. The Ness County Fait
gives promise of being mos,
interesting one. Write I. B. Pember
secretary, for catalogue.