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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-10
Wedding Bells.

Rev. Claude ]. Spiers of Lyons, and
Miss Ida NJ. Harvey were quietly
married at the home of the brides
parents Tuesday morning at $50.
Rev. Shelby of Sterling officiating, and
surrounded by the relatives and few
of their intimate friends. The ring
service was used, and Mrs. W. C..
Suttle played the wedding march.
Miss Harvey is well known to our
readers, having for some years been
teacher in the public schools of this
county, and being an earnest and
faithful worker in the Baptisc church
of this city.
Rev. Spiers was located here at one
time, hut now hascharge of the con
gregations at Lyons and Bowman s
grove, and is young minister of con-
siderable ability, and one who will rise
in his church. After the ceremony a
wedding breakfast was served, and the
young couple left on the morning
train for Lyons, their future home.
They will keep posted on Great
Bend matters through our columns,
and we unite with their many friends
in wishing them unbounded happiness
as they sail over life's troubled waters.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-10
Board of Education Meeting.

Board of Education, June. 6, 1904.
Board met in regular session, Presi-
dent Lindas in the chair. Roll called
and the following members answered
to their names: Lewis, Clark, Russell,
Charles. Dawson, Lindas, Woodward
and Rubart.
Minutes of the last meeting read
and approved. On motion of Charles,
Miss Donna Sherman was employed
to teach music and PHYSICAL culture at
a salary of $50 per month, she to de-
vote her entire time to the work.
The following bills were then al
lowed:
]. W. Mering, drayage, SO cts:
Frank H. Hitchcock, asst janitor. rs
cents; M. Johnson, plowing trees.
s4.00; Ct. Bend Telephone Co. phones
to Jan. 1, 1905. $500.
Bill of T. N. Michael, shoveling
snow, S1.50 held over for explanation.
Bill of Frank Ewing, S10.75 for
work on diplomas laid on the table.
On motion of Lewis it was ordered
that the Michael child be excluded
from school subject to the action OF
this board. On motion the board then
proceeded to elect summer janitor
and it is understood that the building
committee shall in its discretion dis
charge the janitor and appoint another
thereupon Mr.. Omer was elected, he
having received votes, he to receive
S35 per month during the summer
On motion of Lewis, it was ordered
that the pay of the janitors, except
Hitchcock cease on the day thai
school was dismissed. On motion
adjourned. c. E. DODGE, Clerk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-10
WRECK A PRINTING OFFICE.
Armed Mob Destroy Machines and Drive
The Printers Out of Town.

Cripple Creek, Colo, June 9th
This district is again quiet. No fur
ther trouble is expected, as the mill
tia and two hundred deputies are in
charge of the camp. The Victor
Record, the official organ of the
miners union, is not able to get out
an issue today owing to the wreckage
of its linotype machines and other
equipment by the citizens last night.
Eighty armed men participated in
the w-ecking of thesVictor Record of
fee. They carried guns and sledge
hammers and held the printers while
they smashed the machines, and then
after marching them into the street,
ordered them to leave town. Walter
Sweet, A. w. Langden, John Dan
neld and Arthur Caldwell, of the
force, are still here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-10
A.Musical Success.

Those who heard the cantata, '.The
Building of The Ship" at the Con-
gregational church Tuesday night
are loud in praise of that most pleasing
musical success, and many were most
agreeably surprised that there had
been developed such excellent musical
talent among the young folks of Great
Bend.
In all the solos, duets, quartets and
trios the young ladies' and gentlemen
Quilted themselves splendidly, al
though in some cases these was a
little lack of confidence and the voices
were not let out to their fullest volume.
In the choruses the harmony was
splendid, and the volume was grand.
The members of the choral society
are certainly deserving of hearty con-
graduation upon the progress they
have made in musical training. The
credit for the work of development,
and the success of the entertainment
should be given to the director and
instructor. Mrs. E. S. Leland. She
has done more to interest the youne
folks in their work, to develop the
talents of each and to harmonic the
class into a grand chorus than has
ever been accomplished by anyone in
this city, and Great Bend is exceed
ing proud of the facts that our home
people have taken such an interest in
musical development as was shown by
the unqualified success of "The
Building of the Ship
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-10
Reeder- Baird.

Mr.. Chas. Reeder and Miss Maude
Baird, both of Clarence township
were united in the holy bonds of
matrimony in the Kendall hotel parlor
on Wednesday afternoon, at o'clock,
in the presence of Mr.. Reeder's father
and a few intimate friends, Probate
Judge FEEDER officiating.
These young people have been
residents of the community which
claims them as popular and respected
citizens for a number of years, and
have hosts of friends who congratulate
them and wish them much JOY aid
happines in their welded life. They
left that evening for the Worlds fair,
and on their return will make their
home on the groom's farm in Clarence.
We join their many friends in wishing
them JOY and prosperity.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-10
Chapman For Senator.

On the 85th ballot Wednesday
evening-which was reached about 8
o'clock L. Chapman was nomi-
mated for senator by the republicans
of this senatorial district in session at
Ellinwood.
The convention would take half
dozen ballots, with. Barton and Rice
standing pat, Is 5for Chapman and 18
for Findlay-and Stafford coquetting
with Rice by throwing one, two or
three to Findlay, but mostly standing
solid for Walter with Iher IL votes.
Then adjournments for Is or 80 min
utes would be taken, and the delegates
would mill for a while. Motions
were made to adjourn to July 1st at
Stafford, to adjourn to same date at
Ellinwood, ETC., but none could carry.
Finally, about 6 P. m, an adjourn
ment was taken to 7:30, after the S4th
ballot.
When convening at 7:30, it was
evident that the Findlay men had
thrown up their tails and were ready
to come to Barton. Stafford was blue
but determined, and stood with the
Q old soldier-farmer to the last. The
nominating ballot stood: Chapman %,
Waiter 81, Rice gave s of her Is to
Chapman and 10 to Walter.
Stafford delegate then moved that the
nomination be made unanimous
The following committeeman were
then named: For Barton, w. NJ. Chat
ten and Ira H. Clark; Rice, Sam
Jones and J.. c. Seward; Stafford, Ed
B. bikes and Paul Nagle.
Convention then adjourned. .
Arriving at Great Bend about 9:IE
the band and visiting statesmen form
ed in procession and marched uE
town with the new candidate.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-10
Fisher-Bai!ey.

MARRIED-In Wichita, Kansas, at
the home of the brides father, by
Rev. w. L. Sutherland of Great Bend
on Wednesday June Sth, 1904
Walter L. Fisher and Miss George
NJ. Bailey. The happy young couple
will make their home in lola, Kansas,
where Mr.. Fisher is in business.
The bride had grown to lovely
womanhood in Great Bend, and has a
large number of admiring friends
here who will join with this paper in
wishing her and her fortunate husband
long life and prosperity.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-10

Boyd-Riegel Wedding.

On June first occurred one of the
prettiest home weddings that has
taken place on the South Side.
About seventy five relatives and
friends gathered at the home of Mrs.
Jacob Riegel to witness the marriage
Of her daughter, Miss Ella to Mr..
Andrew Boyd.
Promptly at four O'Clock to the
sweet strains of Mendelesshon's we'd
ding march. played by Miss Mary,
sister of the bride, the couple entered
the parlor)and were united in marriage
by Rev. Sutherland of Great Bend.
Immediately after the ceremony the
march was resumed and :he couple
followed by the guests repaired to the
dining room which was also beauti-
fully decorated with roses, wheresthey
were served with the. most delicious
refreshments that the market can
afford.
Congratulations being offered the
bride proceeded to cut her cake, the
young lady guests following. Miss
Ethele Plankenhorn received the
money. Miss Inez KeHam the ring,
and Miss Minnie Elliott, the thimble.
She then threw her boquet which was
caught by her sister. Julia.
The couple then proceeded to the
Missouri Pacific train, accompanied
by about thirty-fve of their friends,
and took their departure for St. Louis
amid shower Of rice and old shoes,
The bride was beautifully attired
in a gown of white Persian lawn
trimmed in lace and insertion, and
carried a boquet of brides roses.
The groom wore the conventional
black.
The couple received many beautiful
and costly gifts, an assurance of the
high esteem in which they are held ir
their community. A GUEST.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-10
THE SULTAN GIVES IN
Agrees To Bandits Demands For Ransom
of American Citizens.

Washington, D. c., June 9.-The
Sultan of Morocco has acceded to
the demands of Raisuli, the brigand
chief, who holds Perdicaris, the
American, and his English stepson
as prisoners. The news was cabled
to the navy department by Admiral
Chadwick who says the Moroccan
minister of foreign affairs has issued
instructions to this effect. This fore
shadows the release of the captives.
The ransom demanded is believed to
be $4,000.
Herid ElBarrada has been appoint
ed governor of Tangier, and it is
expected the captives will soon be
released.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-10
THE MARKETS
(By the Western Union TeIegraph)
kansas City Grain Market.


June 9.-The wheat market con-
tinuedn is downward. course today.
July wheat opened the ball at 76s,
about the same as the close of last
night. and after reaching up to 765,
dropped as low as IS even, and then
closed at 764.
September opened at 7O5 to :. or
little stronger than the close last
night of 7O3 to !, going. as high as
705 to -, it went back to 1O4,
and then closed at the same spot as
last evening, 703 to :. .
December wheat closed at 70I,
yesterday, and opened today at the
same place. Going as high as Il, it
dropped to 7O4 to 8. and then closed
in the same notch September, 7O3 to
:.
No. soft wheat went at s1.04 to
s1.O5.
Kansas City cash No. 2 hard sold
for 81.
There was not much change in the
corn market. July opened at 45t to
45, or I to ! stronger than yesterday
and after reaching 459 declined to
Az, a, and closed at 44a to (.
September corn opened at 435, or
I up from last night, and after reach
ing the I mark, slipped down to 4255,
and wound up at 425,
December closed yesterday at STEE,
opened today at 37f, went to SO,
but not until i had dropped to S7s.
The close was 36tto 81.
No. 2 corn stood at 40 cents, and
mixed oats at 384 to 80.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-10
THINKS THE IAPS WILL WIN.
Old Military Instructor Says JaPs Will Get
Port Arthur.

London, June 9.-Major Mukel,
who was the chief military instructor
for the Japanese army from 1885 to
1888, is quoted as follows , in an in
terview today: 81 have no doubt
that when the Japanese believe the
moment for storming Port Arthur has
come they will storm it we'll and with
success. Why should events before
Port Arthur differ from those preced-
ing Kin Chou? The heavy losses of
men will not deter them"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-10
Kansas City Live Stock

June 9.-The cattle receipts for
today were about 5000 which includes
something like 1900 head of. Texas
stock. The market opened steady to
strong and closed steady. The prices
were as follows. Texas steers 1925
to $3.50, Texas cows S2.25; native
steers s4.60 to $500, native. COWS and
heifers s2.75 to $40. stockers and
feeders $3.50 to S46O, bulls s290 to
$40. The official receipts for
yesterday were 5S4S, and the-'ship-t
ments 1897.
The receipts of hogs were 700G, as
compared with 1029O for yesterday,
when the shipments were 922. The
market opened with strong prospects,
but could not maintain that position,
and at the close was about five cents
lower than yesterday. The ruling
prices at the close of business were
rough mixed $40 to S4.55. heavy.
$40 to S4.S21, and mixed $3.50 to
s4.75, and light stock s4.40to S4.674.
The sheep receipts. were 1000, and
the market strong.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-10
Knight Templars.

By an oversight yesterday we failed
to mention the elegant reception of St.
Omer Commandeiy at their asylum
Tuesday evening. The orders of
knighthood were conferred on class
of five during the afternoon and early
evening. This was followed by re-
ception rendered the ladies, at which
they were pleasantly entertained with
music by Mr.. and Mrs. Wade, and
. also with delicious refreshments. AS
general thing the entertainments
and receptions of the Knights are
brilliant affairs and this one was no
exception to the rule.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-10
THE SHOOTERS kT LARNED
Great Bend Men Garry Off Many Honors.
in the Events.

About forty men participated in the
trap shooting at Larnedyesterday, the
9Th. A L. Jones, VIM. Paxton, Ben
McMullin and Paul Gano, Barton
county, were winners III the different
contests.
In the twelve events at 200 targets
the following were high guns: A. l..
Jones, Great Bend, 173; E. w. Arnold,
Larned, 172; William Paxton,o Great
Bend 172; Ed O'Brien, Florence, 10;
Chris. Gotleib, Kansas City. 169.
The regular program consisted of
eight 15-target events and four at 20
targets. The winners in the 15target
shoots were.as follows: McMullen, Ia;
Paxton, Gotlieb and Jones, IA Got
lieb, Is, Hugg, Is, Paxton, Arnold
and Clayton Is, Hicks, Is, Hicks, Is.
In the 20 target events the winners
were: Arnold, 19, O'Brien and Got
lieb, 19, Jones. 10, Heaton, 20.
After the regular programme was
completed a special match of 90 tar
gets, six entries, resulted as follows:
E. w. Arnold of Larned, SO; S. L.
Paxton Of Great Bend, 4S; G. w.
Lewis of Herington, 4S; Ed O'Brien
of Florence, As; Paul Gano of Pawnee
Rock, As; William Clayton of Kansas
City, IA.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-10
Can't Pass The DardaneIles.

ST. Petersburg, June 9.-Grand
Duke Alexis has obtained permission
from Turkey to move the Black sea
feet through the Dardanelles. But
areport from London foreign Office
states that that office has had no re-
quest of this nature, either from Tur-
key or Russia. The Office also states
that while Turkey would be glad to
get rid of this feet, it would be dis
tinct contravention of the treaty to
grant such permission, which is moi
likely TO be granted if asked.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-10
District Court News.

State of Kansas VS. John Hill for
forging a check, was sentenced to
the State Reformitorv at Hutchinson.
State of Kansas VS. John Wesley
(colored). The jury was out about
thirty minutes and returned a verdict
of guilty. of Petit Larceny. The
defendant was sentenced to the
county Jail for twenty days until all
costs are paid.
The following men were subpoenaed
on the Special Venire to serve as
Jurymen in.the present term of Dist.
Cour.. Fred Gum, E. NJ. Merten,
Henry. Zimmer, H. n. McGill, Lee
Morgan, Star Leek, c. H. Lucas, J.
W. Dale, H. L. Duckes, George
Wtlkie, L. G. Mecklem and Fred
Wolf.
>ssThe State of Kansasvs Browen etal
for assault is being tried and the
following are the jurymen: Andrew
Gerstenkorn, Enos Shafer, Frank
Bechtel, Nick Tockert, Andrew
Siebert, Lee Burnett, J. S. Dalzell,
o. NJ. Lewis, F. G. Mckinney, NJ. c.
Simpson. I. N: Woodward, and
Gilbert Coates.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-10
Kansas Has Near 100000 Acres in
Wheat.

Topeka, June 9.-The report of
secretary Coburn of the state board
of agriculture shows the Kansas wheat
acreage now four million nine hundred
forty thousand. The condition of the
wheat is 81 per cent. The corn
acreage will be more than last years,
which was six and a half million.
The condition of corn is IS per cent.
Oats acreage is unchanged. condition
so per cent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-10
Council Proceedings.
released
Council Chamber, June 6, 19

Council Chamber, June 6, 1904.
Regular session of the Council
held the above date; present, council
men H. E. Dean, w. F. Honnen,
Jacob Rediger, Alfred Millr, F. B.
Newcombe. Absent, L. c. Miller
and T. Smith.
Journal of May I'd and Sd read
and adopted. Monthly report of the
Police Judge read and adopted,
Monthly report of the City Clerk and
treasures account read and adopted
Finance committee report on the
following bills and on roll call war.
rants were authorized, viz:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-10
General Cronie To Marry.

St. Louis, Mo-, June 9th.-General
Piet Cronje, the Boer leader who
surrendered with four thousand men
to Lord Roberts, will marry Mrs.
Johanna Sterzel, widow of the Boer
.general by that name, in July. She
is 40 years old and has six children,
shile he is So and has eight children.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-10
Kentucky Democrats Uninstructed.

Louisville, KY, June 9th.-The
Democratic state convention adopted
the majority report of the rules and
organization committee this morning,
thereby electing Governor Beckham,
Senators Blackburn. and McCreary,
and Congressman James as the dele
gates at large to the national conven-
ton. A resolution to instTnct for
Judge Parker defeated. The Unit
rule was adopted. The platform
adopted makes no reference tothe
Bryan platforms of former years.
For SALE.-23 acres of growing
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-10

A special trai-, viii be rnn Sunday
from Wichita TO Grea; Bend, for be
accommodation of those who desire 20
attend the institution of the Knie nts
of Columbus council in this city.
Over one hundred visiting Knights
and their ladies are expected. All
those who have made application
should be at the place of meeting al
9 O'Clock Sunday morning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-10
Big Rain in N. W. Kansas.
GRAIN AND FEED

Salina, Kas., June. 9th.-A tremen-
dous rain fall beteen Ellsworth and
the Colorado line has caused an
annullment of all Union Pacific trains.
At Cheyenne Wells nine inches o
water fell.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-10

Petition for a ditch on the south
side of Helen street signed by J. H,
Jennison and 19 other, was presented
and referred to improvement commit
tee.
Petition of S. Perry, asking for re-
mittance of his fine, laid over to next
meeting.
O. .dinance No. 257, an ordinance
fixing the salary of the city marshall
was taken up and read, read by sec
tons, was ordered to the third read
ing, and on roll call was passed; Ayes,
Honnen, Dean, Rediger, Clayton, A.
Miller and Newcombe.
An ordinance No. 25S, providing
| for the construction and maintenance
of sidewalk on main street on the
west side of blocks 115, 126 and 139,
also blocks 3, 6, IL, and IA, which
is the right of:way of the A. T. & S.
F. Ry., was read, read by sections
and on roll call was passed. Council
men Honnen, Dean, Rediger, Clay
ton. Miller and Newcombe voting aye.
An ordinance concerning fowls,
was laid over.
| Moved that the city repair the side
walk on lot 1, block 118, when the
sidewalk tax is paid in full.
Moved that the ordinance commit
tee be instructed to report an ordi-
nance removing all awnings, signs,
,.litching posts and rings from the
east side of blocks 80, 103 and ia,
also south side 90 and north side
block 103.
F. Newcombe resigned as presi-
dent of the council and Councilman
H. E. Dean was elected president of
the council. On motion the ordi.
nance committee was directed to re
port an ordinance regulating the plac
ing of poles on the streets and cover.
! ing permits to perform certain things
The Fire Committee was instructed
to fix the FIRE tower.
i Adjonrned.
j ". ToRREv, Clerk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-10
Chica 60 Markets

July wheat opened S7-9. closed
86k.
September oPen s1E4 closed soy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-10
Cardinal Satolli Arrives.

New York. June 9th.-CardinaI
Satolli arrived here from Rome today.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-10

For SALE.-23 acres of growing
alfalfa. See Fred Zutavern.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-19
SECURITY FOR
LOANS WAS POOR
BANKER KEITH OF ORTONVILIE
ENTERS BANKRUPTCY.
Voluntary Petition Filed in the Fed
eral Court at Fergus Falls-F1ace
of Assets Exceeds the Liabilities, but
Some Of Them Are of Uncertain
Valna /. .
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal
Fergus Falls. MIMI Jan. 19.--Charles
II. Keith, a private banker OF Ortonyille,
filed petition In bankruptcy. placing his
assets at $48,607, Of which $3.50 is eX-
empt, and his liabilities at SAL 1854. His
creditors are nearly all local depositors.
or the assets, $4,000 Is in real estate
and 21,166.77 In notes and securities.
These notes and securities are evidently
Of uncertain value, as 1t Is understood
that his failure Is due to lOaning money
on doubtful security.
Creditors Of Hans Burgess. merchant
of Fran. Marshall county, filed petition
asking that he be adjudged a bankrupt.
They allege that he owes the Twohy-
Eimon Mercantile company Of Superior
$500; Finch. Smith & CO. of Crookston.
$2S5.42 and has other creditors, and that
he has been disposing of his property,
having made a trust deed to Olof Ram
stad Of Thief River Falls.
Last Debate In the Ninth.
The Anal debate For the championship
Of the ninth congressional district will be
hold in this city on Jan. 20, the compel
ing teams being those of the Barnes
Vile and Fergus Falls high schools. Both
won out on the negative side of the prop
osition for municipal ownership Friday
evening, but Fergus Falls will take the
affirmative in the debate two weeks
hence. GAINESVILLE defeated Breckenridge.
A big gray wolf came up the river yes
terday and penetrated to within two
blocks Of the postoffice, which is In the
heart Of the city. Boys gave chase. but
the animal escaped. Wolves have never
before been as numerous or bold.
New B. and L. Association.
A new building and loan association, to
be known as the Northwestern Building
association Of Fergus Falls, has been or
ganized with a capital Of $4,000, 0O0 The
incorporators are F. G. Barrows Elmer
E. Adams, w. l.. Parsons, Robert Hannah
and John Lauritzen. These men are also
at the head Of the Otter Tail Building as
ISOLATION, which has 100000 in loans.
The new association will operate largely
along the new 500 line.
Senator and Mrs. Cole and Gunder Bar
telson leave tonight for an extended tour
Of the south.
Two new smallpox cases are reported.
Joseph Gaugler Of GAINESVILLE was ar
vested on the charge Of selling liquor to
minors and paid fine Of $40 and costs.
Herman Fabre was arrested on similar
charge and was also accused of keeping
open after hours, and was fined $25 In
the first instance and $40 in the second.