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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-27
Peculiar Murder at Lead. s. D.

Lead. S. D., Oct. 27.--J. A. Marcoux
was chloroformed to death and his
wife stupefled by the drug at their
home early today. Robbery is supposed
to have been the motive.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-27
PRINCE HENRY's BROTHER.
Not the Prince Himself Went to Che
Far East

Berlin. Oct. 27.-The, report pub
lished In the United States that Ad-
miral Prince Henry OF Prussia has
been ordered to sail for the far east is
untrue. 1t was Prince Adelbert, third
son of Emperor William. who started
for the far east to join the German
squadron there.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-27
Noted Masnn naad.

Lexington, Mich, Oct. a. A.
NJ. Clark, past grand master OF the
-rand lodge of Michigan, A. =. aA1 -
NJ, died here today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-27
CAUGHT IN HIS OWN TRAP.
Farmer Sets Spring Gun and Is Hin
self DANGEROUSLY Wounded.

Special to Times-Re publican.
Fort Dodge Oct. 27.-Thomas Paul.
young farmer living south of here
was dangerously wounded last night
by the discharge of shot gun set with
a spring in his chicken house. Paul
entered the house and by opening the
door too wide discharged the gun.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-27
CHAMPION ATHLETE KILLED.
John Dewey Fatally Shot by Assassins
Who Escape.

Cincinnati, Oct. 27.-John Dewey was
fatally shot today by two men who
escaped. It is thought the assassins
were hunting anotherr man and shot
Dewey by mistake. Dewey was cham
pton wrestler and noted athlete. He
formerly travelled with the Choynski
athletic company
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-27
.Iurv Secured in Parks Case.

New York, Oct 27.--A jury was Sc
cured this afternoon in the trial Q
Sam Parks for extortion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-27
THREE MEN KILLED.

Rear End Collision on the Denver and
Rio Grande Results IN Fatalities.
Salida, Col, Oct. 27.-By the air faii-
ing to work on the second section
Of freight train on the Denver and
Rio Grande on steep grade. a train
ran into the rear Of the first section,
killing three trainmen and frightfully
injuring another.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-27
LEvEE CONVENTION.

Meeting of Southern Leaders to Frame
an Appeal to Congress.
New Orleans. Oct. 2T.-The largest
and most influential ievee convention
yet held in the Mississippi valley
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-27
FACED rERRleLE CHARGE.
Lehiqh Farmer Accused Of Rape Of His
Own Seven -Year-Old Daughter.

Own Seven Year Old Daughter.
Lehigh, Oct. 27.-Lehigh is rife with
indignation over a charge OF rape on
the person of a -year-old daugh-
ter made by his wife against Edward
Herrick a well-known farmer. Her
rick was discharged at the hearing
held this morning as nothing was prov
ed against him. He says family trou-
bles prompted his wife to bring the
charge with the hope Of getting rid OF
him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-27
JUDGE ESTES DEAD.

succumbs to Prostration Following
Surgical Operation.
Honolulu, Oct. 27.-United States
District Judge NJ NJ. Estes. died today
from the prostration following an op-
GRAFTON performed two days ago for
kidney trouble.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-27
BRYAh's TRIP POSTPONED.

Viii Wait for European Trip Until At
ter Decision in Bennett Case.
New Haven, Cam, Oct. 27.-William
J. Bryan today said he had postponed
his trip to Europe. He expected to
have sailed from New York tomorrow
but would not make any definite plans
until after Judge Cleaveland had rem
dered his decision in the Bennett will
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-27
GUARD REGIMENTS RETURN.
Soldiers Taking Part in Maneuvers
Break Camp.

Fort Riley, Kas. Oct 27.-All the
National Guard regiments broke camp
today and left for home. There was nc
military program for today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-27
FATAL EXPLOSION.
One Man Killed and Two Badly In.
iured in Tunnel Accident.

Pittsburg. Oct 27-By premature
explosion in the Greentree tunnel Of the
Wabash railroad last night, William
See was killed Harry Gordon fatally
and Harry Paine, badly injured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-27
PATRIck's APPEAL DENIED.
Judgment Of Lower Courts in Rice Will
Case Affirmed.

Albany. N. Y. Oct. 27.-The court Of
appeals today handed down decision
DENYING the appeal of Albert T. Pat
rick, in the matter of the probate OF
the will of William NJ. Rice, of whose
murder he stands convicted. The court
concurs in the Judgment of the lower
courts that the alleged will offered by
Patrick is a forgery.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25
The Popular Company for Christmas.

Ed Andrews and his splendid comp
any of singers will surely meet with a
full house and f1attering reception if
we may judge by the interest taken
in their engagement in this city.
Mr.. Andrews is truly one of the
best and most popular comedians on
the American stage, his new comedy,
"Birds of a Feather" is said to be
extremely good. The plot and come
DIV features hold an audience con-
vulsed from start to last, while the
musical features are brilliant. He IS
unquestionably supported by the
greatest cast of singers that has ever
appeared in a comedy of this kind,
they all being grand opaa singers of
reputation. Great Bend is ever ready
to appreciate the best and no doubt
will be most liberal in their patronage
of this most splendid attraction.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25
e2 The Democrat Wishes Everybody MERRY CHRISTMAS se
FIVE PRISONERS ESCAPE.

On Friday evening, December
18th, between 9 and 10 O'Clock, FIVE
prisoners escaped from the Barton
county Jail, and up to the time of our
going to press none of them have
been recaptured.
They. made their s'get away" by
saving couple of bars in one of the
cells, then digging a hole through
the brick wall of the building. To
saw these steel bars they had to eth
er heat them or use acids on them to
soften the steel, as it is unquestiona-
bly, tool proof while cold. They may
have procured, in some unknown
manner, plumbers torch which had
been LETT in the building by workmen.
The first that Undersheriff Cone
knew of his loss of prisoners was
when about 10 p. M, he went to put
another prisoner in the cells. All the
cells weresopen into the center corri-
dor in the cage, SO that only one cell
needed to be opened to let out all
who desired to escape.
The saw used was made by hack
ing case knife and making teeth on
it, and that such crude impleme 1t
was used is the best of evidence that
the steel was first softened.
The men who escaped were:
Henry c. Dowen, alias John 0.
Corbin, an American, 50 years old, 5
feet IL inches tall, 165 lbs, medium
build, brown eyes, grayish hair and
beard, left leg taken off little above
ankle. He was awaiting trial for
forging deeds and mortgages and OBJ
tanning $500 thereby last spring.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25
Wife Couldn't See The Joke.

The Fort Scott Monitor tells an al
most unbelievable tale of matrimonial
folly. A young married man of the
town, desirous of having some fun
with his wife, enlisted the help of a
smooth-faced young man, got a wig
of long hair, dressed the youth up in
one of his wife's gowns and prepared
for the return of the wife from visit
by having the pseudo young woman
sitting on his knees with her arms
about his neck. The wife came up
on this tableau as it had been arrang-
ed. She became a furry incarnate at
the sight. She bocend forward and
attacked the false girl with tooth and
nail. At the first onslaught the wig
came off. She threw the wig across
the room screaming ''false hair. Your
stripe always wear itl'' and then she
almost tore the clothes from the back
of the frightened young man. In the
meantime the husband tried to ex-
plain. but got his face scratched for
his pains, and it was only after the
wife's strength was gone that peace
could be restored.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25
Commissioners Proceedings:
County Clerks Office
December 81. 1908,


The Board of County Commission
ers of Barton County, Kansas, con-
vened in called session at the Office
of the County Clerk on December 21,
1908.
Purpose of the call: To make a
final settlement with Cork & Frye
for building sheriff's residence and
Jail and to insure said building.
Present: S. S. Shattuck, chairman;
T. c. Brown and W. B. Pickerill,
commissioners, members of said
Board, and F. NJ. Lutschg, County
Clerk.
Two bills of Cork & Freye were
presented and were as follows:
1.-For building sherih's residence and
Jail per contract of April II, 1908 s12,s62-OC
ADVANCE PAYMENTS ON CONTRACT.
July o, 'o3 By County Warrant
No. 1898 for. $3.50
Aug. 3, '03, By County Warrant
No. oO0o Tor. S1.14o
Aug 3, 'o5. By County Warrant
No. eOOo fol ol-..-...-.------- Sl,126
Aug p. '03, By County Warrant
No. o043 for. 5000
No. OBI for. ........... s1,76e
Aug IA. sos, BY County Warrant
No. e1s9 for. Sl,+Oo
Total amount Of warrants paid to date Sf.D61.oS
Balance due contract Dec. p, 1908 S4,5950t
The Board in payment of said balancel
issued County Warrant No. 9191 in the
amount of S45e5 as final settlement for -. $500
the construction of said building under
the terms of the contract.
2.-For work on sheriff's residence and
Jail not required by contract but
ordered by the Board.
wire 1.sO
Chan ging door to stairway 1900
Replacing glass in basement. 1.o0
" WainSCoating in Jail $50
$3.50
County warrant No. e1o2 in the amount o
$3.50 issued in payment of said extra work
on the new jail.
The Board insured the new build
ing in the additional amount of
SO, 900, one half in the companies
represented by L. c. Breeder, the
other $4,000 in the Companies repre-
sented by J. F. Lewis. The rate Of
insurance was to be $3.50 per $1,000
insurance, for both fire and tornado.
Board adjourned to meet in regular
session January 4, 1904.
F. NJ. LUTsCHG, Co. Clerk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25

Those who have seen Ed Andrews
in his great impersonation of Koko
in the Mikado, the part that made
his reputation throughout the States,
will have the opportunity of seeing
this extremely funny comedian Christ
mas evening in a character that ex-
cells any of his past achievements IN
the humorous line. His splendid
portrayal of Mr.. Hobbs in his new
musical comedy "Birds of Feather"
is the best work of his career.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25
Here is q Big Bargain.

$50 acres of good land 3 miles
northeast from St. John, Stafford
county, Kansas. improvements, A
room house, stable for IA horses,
granary for $500 bushels of wheat,
crib for 400 bushels corn, 2 wind
mills, wells, fish pond and 10 acres
of good orchard, 1876 acres In cultiva-
ton, 125 acres in pasture. On the
place are 100 acres of growing wheat
which all goes with the place if sold
soon. This land is all fenced. Write
for prices.
Dawson & ZUTAvERN,
financial Agents,
Great Bend, Kas,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25

The large audience that is already
assured for the Andrews Opera Co.
Christmas night will be treated to one
of the most delightful entertainments
ever held in this city. Mr.. Andrews
is supported by artists and singers OF
international Repatriation. The new
comedy, "Birds of Feather is said
fo be excruciatingly funny while the
musical features are the best ever
rendered by this well known organi-
zation.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25
POULTRY SHOW AWARDS.


cations sixth annual exhibit closed
Saturday at Great Bend. The at
tendance was not as large as in form
er years, owing partly to the busy
shopping season and partly to the
location of the show so far away from
the central part of the city. Fol
lowing are the awards of premiums,
as furnished by the secretary.
The figures 81, 2 and 3" as they
appear after the names of exhibitors
means 1st, I'd and Sd awadrs:
Exhibitors postofice Great Bend
Kansas unless otherwise stated
Buff Cochins-Mrs. Hattie Luse,
1 and ckl, 1 and hen, 2 and 3
pul, pen.
Partridge Cochins-Geo. H. Moore,
2 ckl, 2 and pull.
Black Games-Will Strobel, l and
2 pull.
B. B. Red Games-L. A. Shaffer,
1 ckl, 1, 2 and 3 hen, pull.
Red Pyle Games-L. A. Shaffer, l
and 2 pull.
Pet Games-Charley Welch 1 ckl.
Black Langshan-H. H. c.. Davis,
ckl, 1, and 8 hen, 2 pull, pen.
VIM. Ferger, 2 ckl, and 8 pull, 1
pen. w. A. Pile, 1 ckl, 3 pen.
sc B Leghorns-J. w. Johnson,
Hoisington, Kan. 2 OK / and 3 ckl,
1, 2 and 3 hen. 2 pull, l and pen.
Mrs. c. F. Welty, Sterling, Kan, 1
and 8 pull.
sc w Leghorns-W. S. Young,
Mcpherson, Kans., l ckl, 1, 2 and 3
pull, pen.
Black Minorcas-Mrs. w H. Redi-
ger, ckl, ] and hen.
Buff Orpingtons-W. H. Bidleman,
Seward, Kans., ckl, 1, 2 and 3 pul,
l pen.
BP Rocks-J. H. Jennison, 1 ck,
w. E. Hawley, Hutchinson, Ks, 1
and 2 ckl, 1 and 2 pull, 1 pen. P. P.
Lorimor, 1 hen, Mrs. Geo E Peck 2
hen, 8 pen. A. F. Tullis ckl, 8 hen
2 pen. A L. Whitcomb, 3 pull.
Buff P Rocks-H. H. Houdyshell,
Pawnee Rock, Kans., 2 ckl, 1 and 2
pull.
| w L NOCkS"Ns H. w dti CtOdi >
1 ckl, 1, 2 and pull, pen.
Beard Golden Polish-P. E. Horn,
1 ckl, and pull.
R I Reds-H. H. Houdyshell,
Pawnee Rock Ks, l ckl, l and 2 pull.
Golden Wyandottes-J. H. Jenni-
son, and hen.
81 Wyandottes-J. A. Purviance,
3 ckl, 2 and 3 pull.
S P Wyandottes-A. A. Wemmer-
gren, 1 ckl, 1, 2 and pull, 1 pen.
w Wyandottes-Mls. ]. H. Jenni-
son, 2 ok, F. L. Marsh l ok. 2 and
ckl, 1 and 3 hen, L, 2 and 3 pull,
pen; H. P. Moore, 2 hen; Mrs. S. NJ.
Smith, ckl, 3 pen; F. L. Marsh,
2 pen.
Pekin Duck--Mrs. Geo. E. Peck,
1 and 2 young duck, trio.
w. Holland Turkeys-Mrs. Geo.
E. Peck, 1 ckl 1 and 2 pull, trio.
1st special cash prize, W. E. Haw-
ley on B. P. Rocks.
End special cash prize F. L. Marsh
on w Wyandottes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25
Homessekess' Excursion.

To points in Arkansas, Arizona,
Indian Territory, Louisiana, Okla
homa and Texas. One fare for
round trip plus s., minimum s@ng
rate So. Dates of sale Dec. 1 and
Is, 1903, Jan. 5 and 10, Feb 2nd and
10th, March 1st and 18th and April
9Th and 18th, 1904.
G. II. MOORE, Agent.
A. T. & S. F.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25

HENRY c. DowELL alias JOHN o. CORBIN
Samuel Ruble, a Jew, about 80
years old, rather bald, feet 9, medi-
um build, Roman nose, weighs about
$50. $3.50 each is offered for the
capture. of Dowell and Rnble. Ruble
was convicted of forgery and await
ing transportation to the pen.
The three other fugitives were,
John E. Maxwell, Charles Green and
James Mccartney, all awaiting trial
for criminal offenses.
There is a great deal of comment,
pro and con, on the fact that these
criminals made such an easy escape
from brand new and supposedly
''tight" jail. Our belief is that the
Jail is all right, that with all usual pre-
cautions taken, in the way of search
ing prisoners, confning them in the
separate cells-of which there are
plenty-and keeping any outside as
sistance that may be offered them
away from them, the new, Barton
county jail is as good as any in the
country. Too much care cannot be
taken when such desperate men are
in charge.
As we understand it, no one was in
the Jail building at the time of the
escape except these five men and two
men serving liquor sentences (who did
not attempt to escape 1t is to be
hoped that all will be recaptured, and
especially the two first mentioned
DoNell and Ruble.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25

Ed Andrews, the prince of coined
ians, will be with US Christmas night
in the musical comedy, "Birds of a
Feather" bran new piece that is
conceded to be one of the most novel
and irresistibly funny comedies ever
written. 1t is said that Mr.. Andrews
is scoring the greatest hit of the seas
son in this new piece.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25

The Kansas agency for the Franklin
Life Insurance Co. is pushing some
of the older agencies mighty hard.
Established on april 1st, they in
November were in fourth place in the
amount of business written, which
certainly speaks well for Mr.. Shadden
state manager, and Mr.. Kirk and
other capable assistants.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25
Decentralization.

The regular December meeting Of
the Great Bend Fire Department will
be held on Monday evening, Decem-
Der 2Sth, for the election of officers
and the transaction of other 1mpor-
tant business.
O. W. BoLINGER, Chief.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25
c. f. Ruhfie Dead.

On the morning of Wednesday,
December Is, 1908, Christian F.
Buhrle died at his home about a mile
and a half north of Verbeck, in the
north part of Barton County, at the
age of 81 years.
Deceased was one of our best
cisizens, industrious and conscientious,
and his sudden taking out of the busy
life of the neighborhood will be
deeply felt. He was stricken with
heart disease, and was i'll but a short
time. He leaves a wife and a large
family of children to mourn the loss
of loving husband and father.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25

A baby girl was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Bryant, of near Dubuque
last week. 1t being the first born
Henry is appropriately jubilant. and
ofcourse will be telling Santa Clause
all about it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25
HERE AND THERE.

A man gives up his religion for
his wife's when he marries, and the
wife gives up her politics for her hus-
bands.
In view of the fact that some wom-
en- speak with their eyes, it is not to
be wondered at that SO many of them
are compelled to wear glasses.
The railroads have withdrawn the
free passes given to stock shippers.
After January stockmen will either
stay home or pay fare.
When a woman's zeal for religion
prompts her to ask strangers imperti-
nent questions about their attendance
at church she must expect to be
'jarred" occasionally.
''It is my opinion said the village
deacon, ''that if people would begin a
little sooner to carry flowers to a man
instead of waiting until the hearse
drives up to the door, that there
would be whole lot more happiness
in this world
A Kansas City paper is response
BILE for the following: A girl from
New York was visiting in Kansas.
One day she ran into the house and
called excitedly: "Come quickl Your
little pigs are eating up the big pig" "
Don't disbuse a child's mind too
soon as to the truth of the little
'sfairy tales" he loves so we'll. 1t is
told of one youngster that he insisted
that the stories about Jesus were
fakes because he had been deceived
as to the existence of a real Santa
Claus.
All efforts to stop the sale of
"Mist" in Cimarron have been de-
clared off, the stuff having been found
to contain less than two per cent of
alcohol. But it has been further de-
cided that fellow who well sell the
mixture is no gentleman. And thus
is another great question solved
Jacksopian.
Here is something worth knowing;
When a splinter has been driven
deeply in the hand it can be extract
ed without pain by steam. Nearly
fill a wide mouth bottle With hot wat
er, place the injured part over the
mouth and press tightly. The suction
will draw the flesh down and in a
minute or two the steam will extract
the splinter and inflammation together.
a bereaved husband up in the Da-
kota border has posted this notice on
a pine tree; s'My wife Sarah has left
mi rancho when I didn't Doc thing
Too her an want it Distinctly un-
derstood that any man as takes hur
in and Keers for ur on mi account
Will get hisseh pumped SO full ov
Led that some tenderfoot will locate
him for a mineral clame. A word to
the Wise is sufficient an orter work
on foQls.-P. Smith.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25

Earl Hoisington, who has been
running type setting machine at
Newton, is up to spend the holidays
with Great Bend friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25

Peter Schmidt, who lives near
Hoisington, was arrested last Thurs
day by truant officer Baker for
violating the compulsory education
law. He plead guilty before Justice
of the Peace Hall and was fined $40
and costs amounting to si6.85. This
is the first arrest made in this county
by the new law but there is likely to
be more unless parents send their
children 10 school more regularly.
The law is plain and makes it
necessary for children teattend school
every day of the school term unless
prevented by sickness. We have
a good set Of truant officers who will
do their duty if cases are reported to
them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25

Wichita has at last succeeded in
getting a reduction on coal rates.
Would not the question of coal rates
be good one for our Commercial
Club to tackle?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25

Grove Kearney has purchased the
w. H. Weiman dray line and is now
a Great Bend fixture for keeps. Mr..
Weiman contemplates going onto a
farm in the spring.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25

Prof. o. Reed. the piano tuner,
has procured a house in the third
ward, this city, and will shortly move
his family here, from Emporia.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25

Little Edith WEIGH came down from
Syracuse, Wednesday, to spend the
holidays with her father, w. B. Welch
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25

Mrs. S. w. Bardwell, who has been
back to Illinois to attend the funeral
of her sister, returned home Monday.
She had quite visit among old
'schoolmates she had not seen for
over 26 years.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25

J. Wesley Brown is moving the for
mer Lafferty residence to lots in the
west part of the city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25

DIR. r. II. Meade is In Denver
spending the holidays with his Doc
Jr. and Mrs, Meade. The many
friends of Mrs. Meade will be pleased
to hear that she is improving in
health.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25

PECULIAR sALE:-To the highest
bidder: Securities, $4,000 bearing
7 per cent. interest, Rush county
cultivated wheat land) worth $1,000
or more, will be sold to the highest
bidder. For particulars address,
GBo. T. SMITH,
Winfield, Kans.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25

The Mo. Pac. train to Hoisington
has almost been changed to a tri-
weekly. That is, it 'stries" to get in
once a week anyway.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25

The board of commissioners re-
quest that all bills against Barton
County, Kansas, for Oct, Nov, and
Dec, 1908, be filed with the County
Clerk by the close of Jan. 2, 1904.
Bills not filed by that time may be
laid over to April meeting for con-
sideration.
F. NJ. LUTsCHG, County Clerk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25

The popular comedian Ed hn-
drews will be with us Christmas
evening in the musical comedy,
"Birds of a Feather" bran new
piece, that is conceded to be one of
the most novel and irresistibly funny
comedies ever written and one in
which Mr.. Andrews is said to be
making the hit of his career.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25

The railroads have withdrawn the
free passes given to stock shippers.
After January 1 stockmen will either
stay home or pay fare.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-25

In view of the fact that some wom-
en- speak with their eyes, it is not to
be wondered at that so many of them
are compelled to wear glasses.