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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11
School Board

The regular meeting of the
school board was held Monday
evening with members Sans,
NewcOmbe, Collins, Young, Me-
Mullen, Rubart and Gwinn pres
ent, Absent Morrison, Cox and
McKinny.
The reports of the clerk and
Superintendent were received.
The following bills were allow
ed:
Fred Richardson, labor. 81. %
Tribune Print. Co.. .. 80
G. W. Thatcher, truant officer.
NJ. L. Crow, hanging paper 1885
George Smith, labor. 49,. 80
American Seating Co., furn..
:. ....... 1920
Paul Clayton, labor. 80. 200
The president and clerk were
authorized to draw warrants for
teachers and janitors salaries.
Bill of Great Bend Electric Co.
was referred to a committee.
Bill of E. R. Moses Nero. Co.
for balance on new heating
plant was referred to building col
mittee with an order to make a
settlement. Committee was also
instructed to have a new smoke
stack erected on the west build
ing.
The board considered the idea
of uniting with the Commercial
Club and have some action tax
en- toward putting a clock in
the tower of the central build
ing.
W. H. Kerr was present and
protested against the reading of
the bible or any other religious
exercises in the schools. He pre-
sented his protest in writing
and after adjournment of the
board, the same was taken up
and partly read.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11
Firemen's Dance.

The jolly bunch of boys known
as the Great Bend Fire depart
ment are preparing for their an
nual dance which is to be CIV
en- in the Moses hall onChrist-
mas night. The company has
bc,n divided into two sides, one
captained by Oscar johnson, the
other by Jack Malta. These two
sides are selling tickets on a
contest. The side selling the
least is to buy an oyster sup
per for the entire company.
Both are working hard to win.
When you are given the distress
sign by any of them, the only
thing to do is to come through
with your anti of one dollar.
And for all the good the fine
laddies do, we can all well af-
ford it. They were recently re-
warderd by Marx & Berscheidt,
with a check for $500 and by
f. H. Miller for $4,000
The boys earn all they get, and
are carrying an accident insuranc
themselves. Buy ticket, even
though you do not care to at
tend their dance.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11
A Number Of New Laws to be
Asked at the Coming Session

The Kansas Educational COM
mission will recommend to the
legislature that an educational
commission be created by legisla-
tive resolution. The present CON
mission was appointed by Govern.
or Hoch and is only a Temporal
rly affair to bring about a revis-
Ion OF the school laws of the
state. 1t had a special work and
that work is done. The commits
sion asks that a permanent COM
mission be created.
The other recommendations to
be made to the legislature will
be set forth in the pamphlet to
De issued soon are as follows:
A longer term of rural schols
and state aid for weak districts.
Consolidation of schools.
Special aid for certain districts
Employment of teachers for
longer periods.
Inspection of the sanitary con-
dition of schols.
Certification of teachers.
Compulsory education.
Clerks for county Superlntend-
ents and closer supervision OF
country schools.
School libraries and equipment.
A change in the date of the
annual school meeting.
Normal courses in high schools.
Agriculture in high schools.
Fire drills.
Regulation relative to the con-
struction of school buildings.
County diploma examinations.
Take the office of county sup
erintendent out of politics.
A larger unit of school orgnai-
zation.
The Barnes law.
Inspectors for country schools.
County superintendent annu-
al meeting.
A uniform law relating to the
size and organization of boards
of education.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11
James Wheeler

The people Of this community
were shocked to hear of the
death of Jas. Wheeler, a re-
spected and well to-do cOlored
resident of this community, which
occurred in Southern California,
where he had gone for his health,
A4g to spend the winter.
He had only been away about
a month. In his death this cOun-
ty has lost an honest and up
lght citizen and the colored peo-
pie one of their very best and
most Influential men in the state.
James Wheeler was born in sla-
very in Mississippi. He succeed
ed IN working enough to buy
his freedom and at the close of
the war;, went to Tennessee. Lat
er he removed to Stafford coun-
ty, anu about eight years ago,
he bought the Bidleman farm in
South Bend. Some three years
ago he purchased property in
TINS city, and has made his home
here since.
Mr.. Wheeler was married, and
leaves Is willow, but no child,
rem to mourn his loss. He was
quite wealthy, and the past two
years has spent considerable time
In travelling, seeking health. We
have known Mr.. Wheeler for
about fifteen years, and always
recognized in him an honorable,
upright, law-abiding citizen, al
ways ready to extend a friendly
,hand to any one who needed his
help. We join his many friends
in extending sympathy to the be-
reaved one.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11
Business Change

Yarbrough Bros, who a few
weeks ago established the Cres-
cent restaurant just west of
the post office, disposed of the
same last week. Being both ex-
perlenced restaurant men, they
were like a fish out of water,
and soon closed deal with
the Gilmores for the elite" on
Main street, and took possess
Ion Of the, same last Saturday.
They will continue to run, this
establishment in the same 4ip-to-
date manner that the Gilmore
boys did, and will doubtless get
their share of the business.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11
District Court

District court reconvened Mon
day morning. The first ease to
be called was that of Buford
Turner, charged with statutory
rape, the prosecuting witness, be-
ing Miss Newman of Topeka.
This is the case which came ND
last summer, Turner and the girl
running away from Topeka, the
former leaving his wife. The
couple stopped here among 9TH.
er places, later being arrested
at Colorado Springs. Owing to
the fact that the prosecuting
witness was shielded by the law
In answering questions which
would lncriminate herself, little
evidence was obtained. and the
jury returned a verdict of not
guilty.
Edward Stanley was granted a
divorce from Lovina Stanley.
Mrs. May Cone was granted a
divorce from Sam Cone.
John Williams, Laurence Holt.
and John Ratcliff, charged with
attempted rObbing and murder
of W. H. Seigel and John Davis
on the Ringing circus train in
September, plead guilty and the
flrst two were sentenced to the
pen for not less than seven
nor more than ten years, and the
third was sent to the reforma-
tory.
Martin Wood, charged with
bootlegging was found guilty. Civ
en- a fine of 5000 and costs. and
90 days in Jail.
{. II, Ochs plead guilty to one
count for evading the liquor
law, was fined 500 and costs and
~ days. He applied for a parole.
The criminal docket is complet-
ed for this term, some eases 90
ing over.
The civil cases were then TAX
en- up.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11
Wege-Schneider.

Miss Anna Wege and Mr.. Her
man Schneider of West Salem,
Wisconsin, were married Wednes.
day at 4 o'clock at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Wege, 10 miles north
of this city.
The house was well filled with
relatives and friends to wislr>s
the ceremony. Miss Daisy Tres
ter sang Dreaming" after whicl
the bridal party entered the par
lOr to the strains of the we'd
ing march played by Miss Anna
irester, where Rev. Westwood in
his most pleasant manner per-
formed the marriage ceremony.
The bride and groom were attend
ed by Miss Margaret Wege and
Nlr. Trester.
The bride looked very pretty in
a gown of white silk, carrying
"a bOquet of white carnations. The
ouse was tastefully decorated in
White chrysanthemums and smi-
lax.
/ After the ceremony, the guests
repaired to the dining room where
an elegant supper, such as the
brides mother is noted for. was
spread.
The Wege family have not been
residents of this county very
long, having only moved here a
few months ago from West Salem
Wis. The best wishes of this
community are those of the
young married couple.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

Grandma Hood, who lives will
her son Mack Hood, of the south
side, received a broken arm
a few days ago as a result Of
a fall. She was walking to the
house with her son and stumb-
led over a wagon tongue. The
left arm was broken between the
wrist and the elbow. Mrs. Hood
Is nearly S3 years of age and
the fact that she is able to be
up and around today, speaks won
derfully for her vitality. Her
many friends hope no serious
consequences may attend the acci
'dent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11
Sister Dalmatia

One OF that noble band of won
en-, the Dominican Sisters, who
have done so much for this COM
munlty, passed to her last rest
on Q Tuesday noon, at Odin, where
Tor several years past she has
oeen a teacher in the parochial
school. Sc; The requiem mass was
Thursday morning, and interment
made in the Catholic cemetery.
Sister Dalmatia came to this
city SIX years ago, from Brook
lyn' and was a hard worker, and
greatly beloved by all with whom
she came in contact.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

c. A. Duling of Hoisington, Ka'
takes considerable pride in re-
ferring to the fact that he lives il
the banner wheat country in that
state. eve are away out there
beyond the middle. of the state,
where few years ago the land
was considered of little value, "
said Mr.. Duling. "But think of
a small county like Barton pro-
ducing around 100000 bus. of
wheat in one year! At the high
price wheat has been selling at
in recent years, you can soon
figure up what a nice amount of
money it takes into the county
and distributes among the farm
ers. If wheat was the only crop
we raised, Barton county would
still be very good place to
farm. But we raise corn and al
falfa. The corn crop of this year
was far ahead of most any other
couty in the, state. We got 4
crops of alfalfa, thus filling the
country with all kinds of good
stock fed. We have lands in Bal
ton county that were consider
ed of little value after l went
there, that could not be bought
to-day for 500 an acre.This is
not a high price for that land,
when we consider what it will pr
duce. Five tons of alfalfa an &C.
re at the moderate price of So
a ton, brings $40 to the acre.
The wheat and corn lands are
almost as profitable. The whea
never looked more promising al
this season of the year than ii
does right now. 1t is hardly as
tfar along in growth as we have
had it in other years, but that
has nothing to do with pros
pects for a bumper crop next sea
son. The acreage shows nc
change from last year.-Drovers
Telegram.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11
Methodist Church Notes

Seward Charge. Change of ap
pointments. Cut this out and
keep it.
The pastor will preach as fol-
lows during December.
Sunday, Dec. 19, Pioneer, II a.
: m. Lincoln, 7:3O p. m.
December 20, Seward, II a. m.
Pioneer 7:9O p. m.
December 27, Lincoln II a. m.
Seward 7:30 p. m.
Everybody cordially invited.
. : Rev. Lorin W. Kemp.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

The formal opening last Satur-
day of the Lundblade Grocery in
their new quarters, was attend
ed by a large crowd, who admir-
ed the handsome decorations and
bartOOk of the excellent coffee,
fruits and cakes that were serv-
ed. Mr.. Allgaier of Reid MUIR
dock, and Mr.. Truck of the Ma
tional Biscuit Co., wer e pres
ent and assisted the firm.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11
Bank Statements.

In this issue we carry the state
ments of the j. V. Brinkman Co.
Bank, the First National Bank,
and the Citizens Bank of this
city, and the Brinkman Brack
State bank of 0lmitz. Each and
all of these institutions are
shown to be in a flourishing con-
dition, and the statements indi-
cate that the institutions in all
are being handled and managed
in a conservative and business.
like manner.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

Jas. Pritchard, who has taken
the agency for the Chalmers-De-
troit cars, and whose ad appears
olsewhere in this issue, will soon
erect a garage on his lots at
The corner of Main and 10th
sts., and expects, and no doubt
will do his share of the automo-
bile business of this thriving com
munity.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

Among those from out of town
who attended the funeral of Sis
ter Dalmatia Thursday were
Joseph Kimpler and family and
Father Weikman of st. Peters;
Father Hermann, Frank Rziha
Ford. Beck, Frank Biscka and Mi
Tocket of 0din; Father Birren-
bach of Dubuque, Father Drath
of Cain City and Father O'Sulli-
van Of Hoisington.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

Henry Harper made a trip to
Dodge City this week to look af-
ter his land. While there Mr..
Harper inspected the road work
that is being done near Dodge
come back an enthusiast in that
City by the government and has
direction. =,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11
New Studio

In another column will be foun
an announcement of a new stu
dio being opened by E. Ross
Gregg in the Moore building on
Forest ave. The rooms have beer
equipped in a neat manner and
in an up-to-date shape for this
business. Mr.. Gregg comes high.
y recommended as an artist, and
will give the people of this CON-
munity excellent service.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

Thomas Hester of Olmitz, Dan
Smith Of Pawnee Rock and Mrs.
Joseph Gleisner of Albert call
ed at this office Thursday and
renewed their subscriptions to
the Democrat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

Prof. E. F. Ewing is now Sup
erlntendent Of the city schools of
Canon City, Colo. His numerous
friends here will be pleased to
learn OF his continued advance.
ment in his chosen profession.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

The Elks had a very interest
ing session Monday evening. Foul
candidates were shown the work,
after which a banquet was sery-
ed, and then all attended . per-
formance at the Berlin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11


Chas. Gilbert, who has been
Suffering with an attack of pneu-
smonia, is now able to be out
again. The Gilbert family are
having some unusually bad luck.
Several weeks ago, Mr.. Gilbert
had his hand caught in the ma
cchinery at the mills and was
unable to work for several days.
Then his children took the
whoOping cough and with the
olast illness of Mr.. Gilbert their
troubles surely ought to be over.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

The j. V, Brinkman Co. Bank
oo.d lOr distribution ,b.I on Saturday, De-
eemoer &c 18th, and will be pleased
:,I 70 nave you call and get one.
Will have their calendars ready
henry Haberman was down
nom Walnut township Thursday
Interviewing the dentists.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

Elmer Dale was up from Stat
ford county this week visiting
the folks. Mrs. Dale and the
children have been here for
over a week visiting with the
Rusco's and the Dales.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

Tom Leavit, formerly in charge
OF Uncle Sans recruiting station
here, has served out his enlist
ment, retired from the service,
and and entered the employ of the
santa Fe. He was a Great Bend
visitor the first of the week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

Mrs. Fred Kelly and children
have been here from Iowa the
past two weeks visiting Fred's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. j. Kel-
ley, and Mrs. Kelly's father, Fl.
L. ions, of Eakin township.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

Danil, tn young son of Corne-
Inns Schmidt, west of town, is re-
ported as being much better this
week and recovering from his
st attack of illness.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

Henry Harper has purchased a
,,ock of ground from Mrs. Chas.
qarter, in the west end. We un-
rstand he expects to build in
the spring, and become a resi-
dent of the city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

T. H. Eberhardt of Lewis, and
his brother Ernest of Lakin
township, were visitors to Great
Bend Thursday and made this
office a pleasant call.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

Mrs. E. A. Hammond and
daughter, Miss Grace visited Sat-
urday and Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Hammond in Hoising-
ton.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

Henry Everett and son Will,
have returned from a prospect.
ing trip through Oklahoma, bet
ter than ever suited with Barton
county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

Mrs. Lyman Dodge has recover.
ed sufficiently to be taken home.
She has had mighty hard time
of it, and her friends sincerely
wish her a speedy restoration
to perfect health.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

Charlie Howard came down a
stairway Wednesday evening
much faster than he had in
tended to, and badly injured one
Of his limbs. he is able to b Q
around with the aid Of a cane.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

Miss Grace Kelly was up from
st. John this week on a short
visit with her parents and fam
lily.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

The Heller Creamery building,
recently sold at public sale, was
bought in by Will Reinick, consid
eration $3.50.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

Mrs. A. B. Riddle and son Ed
ward are quarantined at Winfield
owing to the latter having a
siege of scarlatina.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

Henry Knip and Mat Gales wer
visitors from the east side on
Thursday. They also attended
district court.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

W. H. Wagner and family of
Alden, and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Wagner of Ellinwood were the
guests of Christ. Wagner and fam
lily Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

County clerk elect Morse and
wife of Dickinson county visited
with Mr.. and Mrs. Wendell
Strong Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

:. MRS. r Albert Foster and family
OF Eureka township are receiv-
ing a visit from Mrs. Fosters
brother, John Travis Of Winter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

Robert Wright and family are
back from a visit of several
weeks in Arkansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

Harry Wildgen of Hoisington
is a new subscriber to the
Democrat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

Fred Moore of the south side
recently disposed Of a body OF
land on the south side, and
purchased three quarters of Paw
nee County dirt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Dahm were
visitors to Hutchinson Monday.

Charles Vancil has a very sore
foot as a result of stepping on
a nail.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Schneider leave
IN a few days to make their home
in West Salem, Wisconsin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11
Our Advertisers Are Offering Some Very Attractive bargains w Better Look Them l
Council Meeting

The city council met in regu-
lar session Monday evening, with
: Councilmen Honnen, Giles, Mill
er, johnson and Smith present.
Absent Moses and Merritt, and
the place of Mr.. Bunting is va
Acaht, on account of his remov-
al from the ward.
The minutes of the previous
meeting, the reports of the city
clerk and police judge were pre-
septed and all were approved.
A committee of the firemen
waited on the council, and ask
ed that the city purchase a light
hook and ladder wagon, some
thing which recent runs proved,
5 very much needed. The re-
quest was granted, and the may
or and fire committee were Or
dered to purchase one immed-
'iately. A hydrant to be used in
washing the hose was also or
dered placed in the hose room.
Question of new walks, curbs,
etc. on Main street was dis.
eussed, but no action taken at
this time.
Sewer proposition was left
open to hear what the citizens
meeting called for the Court Hons
on Saturday evening, the 10Th,
would result in.
Suggestion was. made that an
effort be put forth to hurry the
federal proposition along.
The following bills were allow
n1
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

C. D. Spaugh will entertain the
crowd Saturday evening with a
band concert.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-11

E. c. Cole, atty. $12 so
F. D. Wilson, marshal. -. Is 90
HamisOn Bros, sprinkling 40 90
+. H. Hitchcock, night marshal
49,. ...... ....... 30 90
j. E. Denote, park. -. 10 90
S. D. Gilmore, meal ticket
-. -. -. ........ 3 so
Great Bend Furniture Co., pic
ture frame. go. ...... 4 25
L. Sowards, 1711a days labor
-. -. -. ....s... 26 %
Great Bend Fire Dept, Hos
pital and Miller fires. Ga 90
Henry Born, coat. ... 800
Louis Zutavern, treasurer SO "a
j. W. Sutton, street commsr
-. -. -. ........ 55 0O
Great Bend Water Works, SER
vice.. -. .......... o ~
F. A. Moses, city clerk. =. 4 Is
C. NJ. Mote, election rent l 90
. Crane & Co., election supplies
go. .... ........ % Is
W. D. Foss, crossing gutter, and
cement;. -. ...... -. l5O W
Andy Meyers, crossing. =. l 90
Fred Richardson, to bill at
q tached.. :. -. ........ 1 70
Great Bend Electric Co., 3 mo.
...a.... 80. 49,. ooo q
Tribune Pub. Co., printing . 70
G. S. Allison, coal for city 4 10
P. Cooprider, crossing. go. g 81
C..H. Rothgarn, rent voting
% place. =. ...... ........ 4 w
,Buckbee & Co., use of stove l %
Great Bend Transfer Co. work,
Total. :. ....... $922.25