The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-03
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The Ponulists of Graham county
will nominate their ticket September
8. The first circus of the season shows
in Hill CITY that date. It is the infen-
ton of the delegates meeting one hour
earlier to organize and adjourn to see
the parade, then meet again, transact
their business during the noon hour
without adjourning for dinner, and
finally adjourn sine die in time that
the delegates and the nominees may
take in the big show. Nothing is said
about the delegates buttonhoHng the
show people for votes.
Harry Dible, who wants to repre-
sent Thomas county in the legislature,
says in his announcement: Il have
always advocated and believed in
square deal in politics, and shall try
to carry out these policies should T be
nominated and elected
It isn't a surprise that the popula-
ton of Hill City is increasing. One Of
the doctors reports the birth of four
girls in one week.
Frank Lockard and wife, of Sher-
man county, have been visiting a week
in their old home in Norton. And
what a change there IS in Frank since
he has been a resident of Serman
county. the land of sunshine and few
trees, his face is so tanned that few
knew him when he landed in Norton.
He says he has quit politics since he
changed his location. but he made such
good ergeant-at-arns of the senate
two years ago that he viii ask for re-
election next winter. If he can con-
tent himself with farm work for few
years in Sherman county there is no
doubt that he can be a millionaire.
For years he was one of the most pop
ular and active politicians in the Sixth
district He was always for some one
else, and never got a paying job in
return.
Congressman Curtis doesn't like to
ride on freight trains. especially on
some of the railroads in the Sixth dis
trict He was a passenger on the B. &
NJ. freight train from Atwood to st.
Francis. He boarded the train at Q
o clock D. m, and arrived his desti-
nation about 4 O'Clock a. m, about
seven hours running less than fifty
miles. Curtis thinks a fellow can. never
reach the United States senate travel
ing on. 50 slow gait as that even on a
railroad.
The Hill City Reveille saws not less
than $50 900 will be expended in i'm
provements, in both business houses
and residences, in that town this year.
The Journal is the new Democratic
paper in Lucas, Russell county c. l..
McAfee, the editor. must expect the Of
fee of postmaster after Bryan and
Harris are elected president and gov
ernor.
The Hill City Republican prints a
cut OF Mr. and Mrs r. T. BrandI.
treasurer and deputy OF Graham coun-
ty From the write-up il is learned
Mr. Brandt came to Graham county in
1884 took up a homestead, built a sod
house, and tbached" it several years
In 1890 q pretty school teacher came
to the county from Nebraska. and it
didn't take long for a love affair to
spring up. and of course marriage fol-
lowed. He was successful in getting a
postoffice established and named
Gradan, out of respect for the first
three letters of Graham and the last
three of Sheridan counties. They have
three children. daughters. named Joy.
Neva and Dale Brandt. He has filled
the office of treasurer for two terms.
Prior to entering politics Mr. Brandt
was merchant.
one Of the best towns in all Of