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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-01-27
FOR THE BARNES BILL.
Senate Chamber,
Topeka, Kas., Jan. 25,05.
F. V. RUSSELL, Sec,
Great Bend, Kansas.
DEAR SIR:

[ am In receipt of
your favor under date of January 19,
and in reply permit me to say that
Mr.. Steckel, our representative, and
myself had a conference last week
and we decided that it was for the
best interests of all to support the
Barnes high school proposition, and l
am glad to receive the endorsement
of the Commercial Club in our action.
1t seems to be the general impression
down here that that is the best bill
proposed.
You know, in our county. that it
would be useless to try to erect a
County High School at Great Bend,
for the reason that Ellinwood, Hois-
ington and Pawnee Rock would not
stand for it. It is our purpose, at
this time, to do all we can to help
carry out that measure.
beg leave to remain,
Sincerely yours,
G. L. CHAPMAN.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-01-27
Surprise On Henry fieldt.

The young people of the neighbor-
hood northeast of the city, in conjunc-
tion with the young mans parents,
perpetrated very pleasant surprise
party on Henry. Heldt, Tuesday even
ing. The affair was arranged in
honor of Mr.. Heldt's 24th birthday.
Numerous games, singing and dane
ing constituted an enjoyable evening.
A very substantial supper was given.
AT very late hour the party broke
up, some of the guests leaving for
heir homes, and few remaining
over night. Several from town we're
Ia attendance.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-01-27
STOP THE GRAFT.
D. W. Blaine Says The Kansas Colorado
Water Suit Is N. G.
Special to the Rustier.

Special to the Rustier
Topeka, Kans., Jan. 26.-D. w.
Blaine, the Pratt Implement man, and
who is in manyw ways a'tversatile cuss"
is still making medicine" on his
canal to the gulf, across Kansas.
He is putting in some telling work in
behalf of his plan, and have found
many believers in his statement that
the long drawn out suit of Kansas
against Colorado is going to prove of
no earthly good to Kansas, and is
principally kept up for the purpose of
giving some few men fee and salary
graft.
Blaine's idea of a canal, running
north and south through Kansas and
the country south of US to the Gulf of
Mexico, fed by the Good waters being
stored In lakes and reservoirs, is
locked upon here as a plan with much
merit, and if the matter is properly
pushed it can be developed into a
reality.
The great Cheyenne lake which is
understood has now been taken in
hand by Mr.. Stillwell. is also being
talked of, since Mr.. Blaine S reference
to it in connection with --hisi canal
scheme.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-01-27

Our old friend and former towns
man. Chas. Sowle, writes us an inter
esting letter from Oakland, a suburb
of Topeka. He is reasonably well for
a man who has passed the four score
mile post in life, althoughEhis eyesight
is not SO good. He says his tongue
works all right, though, and If any
Great Benders come downthat::ss ::ss way
he would be very much pleased to
use it on them. He sends best re-
CARDS to all old friends here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-01-27
An Idaho COLONY.

Chas. Miller, George Craig and F.
A. Freeland of Great Bend, w. H.
Hannum and J. A. Bennett of Dem
yer, Frank c.. Hannum and Walter
Shearer of Newton, w. F. McRob-
erts of Dodge City, c. R. Harris of
Scott City, A. J. Ellis of Dighton, F.
E. Burrell of Utica, A. Fields of Ran
som and Harry Watkins are at the
Kendall hotel today discussing and
formulating plans for the formation of
a colony in Idaho.
They will leave for there soon, un-
der the leadership of Mr.. Freeland. A
new system has been arranged for,
which is believed will prove distinct
success. They have bought an IL
rigation plant under partial construo-
tion and will Immediately resume
work on it and push it to completion.
The system covers at present, fifty
five thousand acres of land, and can
be extended to $4,000.
The country where the colony will
settle is pre-eminently fruit country,
in which may be raised all kinds of
fruit, with little difficulty. Here is
wishing to their venture.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-01-27

The many friends and relatives of
Mrs. Henry Schaefer ofI.north Stat
ford county, calledsat her home on
Sunday last, and assisted her in
celebrating her 65th birthday. A large
number of people were present, ar d
a most enjoyable time was also had.
We unite with Mrs. Schaeffer's manv
friends in wishing her many more
years of useful life.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-01-27
Attention.

There viii be a special meeting OF
Great Bend Council K. of c. No. 862,
at the I. o. o. F. hall on Sunday
afternoon. Jan. 29th., at p. m. Is
tallation of officers and other work.
A new council viii be instituted at
Florence on FEBRUARY 5th. Railroad
rates and other detailed information
later.
Please be sure to attend the meet
ing Sunday.
W. P. FEEDER C. P.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-01-27
Resolutions of Respect.

WHEREAS, In the death of Mrs
Savercoll, sister of our worthy neigh.
.bors Frank, John and Oscar Wood
members of Great Bend Camp No
1649, NJ. w. A, these brothers have
lost devoted and loving sister. be it.
RESOLVED, That the above camp ex
tend a vote of sympathy to the be-
reaved ones, and that copy of this
resolution be spread upon the mir
utes of the camps record.
W. A. RUSH,
J.. w. ANDERSON,
BERT SWIFT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-01-27
Treasurer's Quarterly Statement.

Quarterly statement of the County
Treasurer, Barton county, Kansas,
showing balance on Ledger at the
close of business Monday. Jan. %.
1905.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-01-27
Mrs. Mcdonald Dead.

The sad news was received at the
home of A. H. Clancy Wednesday
afternoon, of the death of their
daughter, Mrs. Nellie Mcdonald, at
her home in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs.
Mcdonald was 81 years old, and
leaves husband and two sons, also
her father and mother and two
sisters, Mrs. Frank Leek and Mrs.
Star Leek of this county. She was
raised in Buffalo township and has
many warm friends who regret to
learn of her untimely death. She was
noble woman, always favorite, a
loving wife and kind mother. The
many friends of the family join with
US in extending our sympathy to the
bereaved.- Interment will be made at
Kansas City.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-01-27
HOGS AND CATTLE HIGHER

Grain and Stock Markets furnished
daily by special wire to the A. M.
McDearmott Commission Co-Ohice
over Crescent Grocery.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-01-27

Senator Chapman has introduced
Senate bill No. 282. An act authoriz-
ing township board, Great Bend town
ship, Barton county Kansas, to sub
NIT to electors saidi township at
special election to be called for that
purpose, the question of erection of
public hall and purchasing land for
same.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-01-27
The WORST is NOW OVER.
st. Petersburg More Quiet Under The
Military Rule.

st. Petersburg, Jan. $3.50 far S
st. Petersburg is concerned the wors j
isover for the present. The rebellion,
from all outward appearances, is COM
pletely crushed.
No fresh outbreaks are probable
for considerable period The. dis
content will smolder, however, and
any favorable opportunity will be
siezed by the enemies of the govern
ment.
The chief danger now is in the
interior, where the revolutionary strike
continues to spread rapidly. But the
authorities everywhere have the situa-
.tion we'll in hand.
Trepoff, the military dictator, con-
tinues making arrests of members of
the upper classes suspected to be
liberalists. Hundreds have been
dragged from their beds to the for
tress prisons, among them one hun
dred and ffty-eight women. Those
arrested are leading professional and
literary people.
Tsarkoe Selo palace is guar ded
with fifteen thousand troops, and
Treroff's grip on the city constantly
grows stonger. Everywhere are signs
of his iron control. But very little
news is published. AS a result
fumols passed from mouth to mouth
became more sensatio at each re-
petition. ,
The condition Of the strikers is
growing more serious. The strike
relief funds are practically exhausted,
and suffering and starvation confronts
thousands. The majority of the men
are reported willing to return to work
under concessions granted.
MORE KILLED AT MOSCOW
Moscow, Jan. 26.-In a fight be-
teen troops and the populace at Red
Square last night, fourteen of the lat
ter were killed and scores wounded.
. The strike continues to spread
here. Kremlin is fortified and equip
ped with guns. The manufacturers
are urging the government not to use
the military except as last resort
ALATER BULLETIN
St. Petersburg, Jan. 26, 2 p. NJ
The strike movement is collapsing:
the workmen appear exhausted and
generally disheartened. The news
papers are to resume publication to-
morrow. and it is assured that the
Putiloff iron works are to start up as
soon as the furnaces are repaired.
There will probably be a general re-
sumption of work Monday.
EXCITEMENT IS SBUSIDING.
Washington, Jan. 90 Consul
General Waist, American Minister at
St. Petersburg, cabled the United
State government this morning: The
excitement is subsiding in this city
and business is once more resuming
its accustomed sway.
MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS WRECKED.
St. Petersburg. Jan. 26.-At Riga
twenty thousand men are now out.
The people are keeping in doors
fearing fights. The water. gas and
electric light works are closed.
At Libau the ship yards are tied
up.
The strikers are making little head
way at Velna.
The rifle factories at Tula have
been forced to suspend operations.
At Reval the strikers set fire to
several buildings and attacked the FIRE
men, wounded numerous policemen,
and tried to wreck the municipal
buildings.
Surprise On Henry fieldt.
The young people of the neighbor-
hood northeast of the city, in conjunc-
ton with the young mans parents,
perpetrated very pleasant surprise
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-01-27
When Pa Vas A Kid.

The following tells the tale of a
prominent third ward man in his in
fancy:
When pa was kid.
He-never teased his sisters,
He never slammed the door,
He always MIXED the lowing kline, d.
And every other chore.
He chopped the wood
AS best he could;
Yea, when Mort was eight,
He donned his hood,
And chopped the wood
Before his breakfast ate.
Yes, all these things was what he
done and
What he didn't did
He done them all
With ne'er a fall
When pa, he was kid.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-01-27

Regular meeting of the Fire Co.
Friday night of this week. All mem
bers should be IN, attendance, as the
line Officers are to be appointed for
the ensuing year, and new members
are TO be voted on.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-01-27

Two sons of Henry Campbell, in
Clarence township, are reported to be
quite sick.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-01-27

Fred Wolfe and wife, of Eliinwood,
are visiting few days with relatives
at Kansas City.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-01-27

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth
Wyman will be held at 2:3O Friday
afternoon al the residence of w. H.
Dodge.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-01-27

/, J. W. Soderstrom. treasurer of Barton csun-
ty, Kansas, do soIemn1y swear that the above
statement be true and correct TO the best Of
my knowledge and belief. So help me God.
J.W. Soderstrom, County Treasurer.
Subscribed and sworn TO before this 23rd
day of January. 1905.
II. D. AsHPoLE,
SEAL County Clerk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-01-27

Elmer Dale was a caller at this in
stitution Tuesday, and renewed his
subscription. He has just returned
from a visit to his brother-in-law, Paul
Andrea, at Seward. They went hunt
ing one day and in five hours time
killed 107 cotton tails and 10 Jack
rabbits.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-01-27

L. Fl. Woody now gets the DEM
ocRAT at Lewiston, Montana. to keep
him posted on Barton county affairs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-01-27

Owen K. Bosheli of Melvin, Ills,
an uncle of George BoshelI also a
brotherin-law of John Everett, is here
visiting.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-01-27

7. H. Woolsey came in from To-
peka Tuesday evening, for a couple
of days visit with his family, before
leaving for Dalhart, Texas, where he
will be employed permanently as op-
orator for the Rock Island.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-01-27

There is considerable speculation
rife as to what the next move of the
Lake Koen people will be. 4, AS we
understand it, the company has set
tied all condemnation suits with
the land owners, and have been
figuring on widening the ditch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-01-27

The case of Lizzie Flachskam
against Alexander Staab, known as
the Olmitz case, has been dismissed.
All costs have been paid, and the
couple have been married.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-01-27

J. n. Schartz of EIlinwood has
handed a renewal for his DEMOCRAT
subscription.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-01-27

Stoke & FEEDER issued their Christ
mas number on the 10th of Decem-
Der, which was not bit too early, as
it gave intending purchasers a chance
to carefully scan the holiday advertis-
ing and get next to what the mer-
chants had to offer. That the
merchants of Great Bend appreciated
this fact was evidenced by the large
amount of advertising the Democrat
|caried.-PubIisher's Auxiliary
Joseph Maneth and Mary Pospi-
shell were married at Olmitz on Mon
day, in the presence ola large number
of relatives and friends. Both OF. these
contracting parties are well known
and popular in the. community in
which they reside, and the DEMOCRAT
joins in wishing them unbounded sue
cess and happiness.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-01-27


Fairview Twp. general fund d ISS 40
Great Bend l4o5 IS
8 - "new bridge bond interest 334 10
I" g r r bond c. X and w. 1898 %
"a bond K s. C 1895 p
Grant Twp. general fund IS 90
Homestead Twp " 1852 81
q" " bond interest.. 20 20
independent" R bond 1923 90
Liberty Twp. general fund .... SSs %
Pawnee Rock Twp. " 3Os 90
South Bend Twp " " 66I 06
Union .........-.--. 400 90
Walnut " $50 IS
"R R bond 69s 4s
Wheat1and " general fuad 2S6i93
Lake Koen Navigation R & IT. Co... 4os5 90
School District T. 116O 90
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-08-08
CITY COUNCIL.

The regular meeting of the city coun
Gil for August was held Tuesday even
ing, nearly all members present.
A communication from j. j. Wiegand
was read, calling attention to the fac.
that sidewalks are badly needed along
the main travelled streets of the south
west portion of the city, for the accom-
modation of mail carriers, school chill
dren and the public generally. The
matter was referred to the committee
on streets and bridges.
A number of property owners on
Seventh street, who desire to build
cement sidewalks, have found that the
street is out of line. Some of the prop
erty holders have encroached on city
property, and have built their houses,
fences, sidewalks, ETC., up to what they
supposed was the line. These people,
in petition, stated that to change the
street line from that as at present OBJ
served would cause them great trouble
and asked that the present line be al
lowed to remain. A resolution was
adopted giving them the right to build
their sidewalks without interference
from the city
BY resolution adopted, the city clerk
was authorized to employ an assistant
to help him correct errors in descrip-
tions of land on the tax roll. A recon-
mendation to this effect came from the
board of review.
The claim of Hammerla & Herzog
was tabled after considerable discussion
because it had not been properly certi-
fled to. The claim arose from damage
done the above named parties merry
gO-rOund by the city's road roller.
q fn to tho
matter of opening a street from Grand
Ave. to connect with Canal street the
mayor appointed Aldermen Muenchow,
Justesen and Liljeqvest.
The library board submitted a report
for the past year, showing the expenses
for the year to have been 81 ,306 02 and
a balance of 81 ,434 80 in the treasury.
Also that there are at present 4,308
volumes in the library.
designations of f. b. Thayer and JOS
LOhmar as members of the library
board and board of police and fire COM
missioners respectively, were read
The mayor announced the appointment
of Chas. Barwig to fill the latter posi-
ton but desired time to make selec-
tlon for the former appointment.
The cost of making repairs to the
Leahy ~ Beebee bridge, as reported by
the board of public works was S1157.25.
The board also reported the assessments
made for sewer and macadam improve
ments and the report was adopted.
1t was decided to refund to Chas.
Barwig 5000 which he had been com
PEELED to pay for a saloon license. The
action was taken because Mr.. Barwig
only WHOLESALERS liquors.
The matter of taxing local breWerieS
for retail license was also discussed
and it was finally determined that they,
too, were wholesalers.
to the city of Wausau was approved.
A plat presented by Dunbar & Brown
for an addition lying north of Stark
street, between Eighth and Ninth, was
laid over
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-08-08
THREE MERGED IN ONE.
Ashland and Eau Claire Land Office:
to Be Moved to Wausau.

The following dispatch from Wash
ington appeared in the Milwaukee
papers on Saturday:
by executive order the president has
discontinued the land offices at Eau
Claire and Ashland, Wis The business
OF the two offices will be transferred to
the land office at Wausau, Mis-.
Inc above announcement comes
partially in the way of a surprise. Many
had expected to see the Ashland office
moved to either Eau Claire or Wausau,
but none knew ttat it was the intention
to abolish two of the Wisconsin offices.
For some time the matter has been be-
fore officials Washington, andWiscon-
sin congressman and senators and in
fluential men have been using their in
fiuence in settling the location of the
Ashland office. The former have been
divided in their opinion of where it
should go. congressman from the
western districts wanted the Eau Claire
and Ashland districts united, while
eastern representatives desired 70 see
Ashland put into the Wausau district
The latter, we learn, had the support of
Senator Spooner and he used his in
Huence with the president.
How soon the two offices referred to
will really go out of commission can
not as yet be stated. In both offices
are records dating back since Wiscon-
sin was territory and when all books,
papers, ETC., are moved here it will
make quite a stack of material and per-
haps more commodious quarters for
the local office will be sought.
The merging of the three offices will
make more of scramble for the offices
OF register and receiver of the local
office. Any free holder in Wiscon-
sin is eligible to appointment-or from
any other state.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-08-08
A SPEEDY HORSE.

In speaking of the features of the
coming fair at Merrill, the Advocate
last week said:
There are two events on the program
which will please the local horsemen.
They are gentleman's driving race in
which the owner must drive his own
horse hitched to a four-wheeled vehicle
and the other is an exhibition one-half
mile by o. Paquin's speedy little mare,
Mary Jane Spr&gue, which will be one
of the features on Tomahawk day. o.
Paquin, who is president of the horse
mems club, when in the city recently,
Informed j. w. Scott, the veteran livery
man, that if his horse continued to inn
prove and trained sound that the people
of Lincoln county would see her go
the one-half mile in less than minute.
Her present mark at Wausau is O34.
Mr.. Paquin was recently in this city
to consult Secy. L. K. Wright in refer
ence to putting Mary Jane on our track
next fall, and was very confident that il
allowed on the track he would break
the track record for half mile.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-08-08
SHOULD NOT DlSBAND.

The daily papers reported that Co. q,
Wausau, with the Third regiment at
Comp Douglas, last week, might dis
band and leave that city without
militia.
The company officers state that the
people of Wausau do not show their
appreciation of the company by res
ponding to their need of funds. And
without this appreciation, the company
cannot afford to continue.
Undoubtedly this statement, circulat-
ed over the state, will have effect upon
the good people of the prosperous city
of Wausau, so that the company will
not have to complain of appreciation
The Wisconsin National Guard is a
source of pride to every good citizen.
1t is most excellent training and dis
cipline for the young men, and often
times safeguard for the community.
Then in case of sudden war, as in 1898
with Spain, we have trained soldiers to
put in service within few hours. The
| annual encampments at Camp Douglas
are no longer "picnics" for the young
men, or time for away from home
dis ipations, but for training, for dis
| cipiine in soldier life. Our own city of
| Rhinelander would be very sorry to
have Capt. Browns excellent company
disband for lack of appreciation, and
we believe Wausau has the same pride
and interest in the company in that
| city y-Rhinelander New North.