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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. ". Sheehy and
children, Of Chase, came in Saturday
evening to attend the big curcus and
remained over Sunday for a little Wis
IT. Mr.. Sheehy was on his way
home from western Nebraska where
he had been looking after his exten-
sive farm interests, and hearing that
Ringing Bros. were to show here,
wired his wife to meet him here and
take in the event. Mr.. Sheehy owns
several hundred acres Of wheat land
In western Nebraska and had been
looking after the harvesting OF his
crop, and reports an average yield
of a little over u bushels per acre.
although on a part Of his land where
he had used an extra quality Of seed
the yield was much higher. Two years
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Dan Bondwant was here Monday
on his way to Kansas City with an.
other shipment of Ness county cat.
tie. Dan says that very little stock
will be wintered in that county this
season, in fact they are being sold
rapidly now. He handles lots of stock
himself, but says he now has only
100 head of fine black cows and
their calves which he wants to keep,
but that he probably will be forced
to put them on the market for tie
reason that he cannot obtain feed
to keep them over unless fall rains
come soon and in sufficient quantity
to mature feed crops which he has
just coming up.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Attorney R. J. McMullen was hent
from Stafford Sunday for visit with
home folks and friends, and reports
everything as lovely down in that
part Of the world. Roy had case
with a dog last week in which he
came out second best. While riding
his motorcycle, big dog successfully
contested his right to use the public
highway, and Roy has a beautifully
decorated eye as a result of the
encounter. He said that Stafford had
Just closed a very successful Chau-
tauqua, and that business in all lines
was good down that way.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Nick Feltes and son were in the
city from near Redwing Saturday at
tending to business matters and TAX
ing in the big circus and made a call
at the Democrat office. Nick says
he had some wheat this year that
made a pretty fair crop and then he
had some more that barely paid the
expenses of harvesting, but consider
ing the total failure in some parts
Of the country, he has 20 complaint
to make.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

The fire department answered a
hurry up call Sunday night about
O'Clock to the southwest part Of the
city to put out a small blaze at the
Seeber property where the fire oc'
CURED last week. A pile Of manure
near the barn which was destroyed
had been smouldeTing and the strong
wind which came up Sunday even.
ing caused a small blaze, which how,
ever, resulted DIN no damage.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Vida NJ, Arthur Dicks fast pacing
mare, won her first race Of the seas
on and incidentally lowered her mark
two seconds when she took down
first money in the 2;l7 pace at Her
ington last Thursday, winning the
End, 9rd and 4th heats. She took the
End in 2:15, the Srd in 2:17 and
logged home with tire money in the
4th in 2:2O. Naturally Art is feeling
good over the showing made by the
animal this early in the season, and
figures that she will be able to give
still better account Of herself be
fore the season is over. Her next
start will be at Sedalia, Mo.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

DR.. L. D. Lewis and John Moran
returned Friday from Hot Springs,
Arkansas, where they had been for
a months vacation. Besides the
rest and recreation, the Doctor TOOK
the baths while there and derived a
great deal of benefit therefrom. The
weather was cool compared with the
kind experienced here during the
time they were away. Ninety in the
shade was the hottest; not much
breeze, but delightfully."- cool I'm the
shade, and cool pleasant nights all
the time, and the boys consider they
had am ideal vacation.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

ago Mr.. Sheehy secured some seed
wheat from the Nebraska Expert
ment Station, and from this seed Sc
cured a yield of Sc bushels to the
acre. Last yaer he shipped some Of
this seed here and sowed the same
on his farm near Chase, and despite
the poor crop this year., secured a
yield of II bushels per acre. He
has about fifteen hundred bushels d
this seed for sale, which he is Of
fering at $1.0O per bushel and guar
antees it to be free from weed and
rye seed and smut.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Sowands left
last Friday evening for Wisconsin,
being called there by the death Of
Mr.. Stewards only brother, a mes
sage having been received stating
that he had died the day previous
from an attack Of appoplexy. Mr.
and Mrs. Stewards had been to wish
him this spring and at that time h
was enjoying excellent health, as h
did up until the time of his death
He was So years Of age.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Ness county farmers claim that
the hoppers are dying BY the milHon
as a result Of the intensely hon
weather and the fact that nothing
remains in that country for them to
eat. This sounds like a joke al
first, but after due reflection We are
inclined to believe the theory Is
correct, but never before have w
heard of hoppers actually starving tt
death.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

A message from Otis tells of a
destructive fire which occurred at
the Charles Kerb farm, north Of
that city, Sunday evening. The two
large barns ol the place. together
with about fifteen tens of baled hay,
900 bushels of cats, and lot of har-
ness and farming implements, were
completely destroyed, with no clue
as to the origin OF the fire. The
loss is estimated at over $4,000 with
but 5000 insurance.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mrs. C.. H. Peters came in Mon
day evening from Wichita for Wis
it with Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Moore
and other friends in the city. Nj
and Mrs. Peters now live at Beau
mont, Texas, where Pete" is held,
ing down his job with the threshei
company. Mrs. Peters has spent the
last month visiting friends and rel
atives in Oklahoma and southeast
em Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

o. NJ. Peterson, one of the old
and highly respected citizens Of Lar.
ned, shot himself IN the head with
suicidal intent Sunday morning and
death viii probably result. No neas.
on is known for the act as he was
wealthy ard in good health.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

G. W. Kocntz was In from Dart
mouth last Friday and reports hav'
ing just finished his wheat threshing.
His crop made an average of about
IA bushels per acre on the whole, onk
small field making am average of %
bushels.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mrs. o. R. Patterson and Mrs. Ed
Merten, of this city. are enjoying
visit from their mother, NIrs. Gold0er
of Harper, Iowa, who arrived last
Thursday for few weeks visit. She
was accompanied by a Miss Seiner.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Charles Coffey, the HcisingtOn Gig
ar maker, accompanied by his SON
John, spent last Friday in Ellinwood
looking after business matters. Mr.
Coffee returned home the same even
ing, but the young man stopped of
here for to take in the circus and
to visit with his grand parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John Dawson.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Nicholson and Wacob, both former
ly star members eff the Great Bend
ball team but now with Wichita in
the Western League, passed through
the city Sunday en- their way from
Denver to Wichita. Both have been
making good with the Wichita club.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mrs. E. C. Em1ey and daughter
Pearl, who have been in Chicago for
several months past where Miss EN-.
ley has been attending a musical CON
seVatOry, arrived home last week
and expect to remain here for some
time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

George Starr, of Thinker, came in
Tuesday to look after some business
matters and for short visit with
old friends. He says that while
the crop i'm his territory has been
very poor, there is no noticeable strtn
gency in money matters as yet, ow-
ing to the fact that the farmers Of
that vicinity had figured on the hard
times coming and most Of them had
a little surplus in the bank.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Smith and sons,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Turck and FAM
ily, Mrs. ]. L. Ruddick and fanny
and Miss Ragen were among the Eli
linwood people here Tuesday evening
to attend the ChautauQua.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Charley Lischesky made a busi--
ness trip to Hutchinson the first Of
the week, and will leave for Chi
cago Saturday evening to purchase
his fall and winter stocks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

AIr. and Mns. John Moore left last
Thursday evening for Hutchinson al
which place Mr.. Moore was joined
by AL Notney, and the two vert on
to Arkansas for an outing and pres
pecting trip Mrs. Moore will visit
in Hutchinson with Mrs. Notney and
also with relatives in Kansas City
before her return.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Dan Lameroux, who has been as
sisting through the rush of the pas
few weeks at the Seward barber
shop, returned Monday to Ness City
where he is engaged in the farming
and poultry business.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Frank Parrish was in Monday buy
ing the necessary paraphenalia to
put UP a tract Of river bottom hay
west of town. To avoid waste and
to expedite the handling, the hay
win be baled on the ground.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mrs. Anna Parker came in from
Santa Cruz, California, the first of
the week for a visit with Mrs. G. n.
Moses and her many other old Great
Bend friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

DR.. James Cheney has been walk
ing around with the aid of a crUtoh
the past few days as a result Of get
ting one of the bones in his right
ankle broke last Saturday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Miss Jennie Mcmyer, county sup
erintendent, was isting friends and
looking after business matters in Ell
lmwOod one day the first of this
week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

DR.. and Mrs. Roy johnson came
down from Lacrosse Saturday to at.
tend the circus and the Chautanqua
and for a visit of a few days with re
atives and friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. F. D. Lloyd, Of Lar
ned, stopped off in the city last
Thursday evening for a visit with
their daughter, Mrs. George Plank
while on their way home from a Wis
it in the east.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

L. L. Taylor, the Dodge City real
estate man, had some business mat
tiers to look after here last week and
he managed to so arrange matters
that he could be here Saturday ard
attend the circus also.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Frank Stevens, of Ness City, has
accepted a position in the Seward
barber shop. He will move his fam
lily here in a few days and will prob
ably become a permanent citizen o.
Great Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

The children of Thomas Beardsley,
formerly a resident of this city,
came up from Nickerson last week
to take in the circus and Off a visit
with their grandparents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Gilmore.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Wesley Luse was here from New
ton Sunday for a visit with his wife
and other relatives and friends. Mrs.
Luse has been visiting with home
folks here for several weeks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

School District No. SO, south Of
Heller, completed a new school
house this week. The work was done
by W. R. Frey, Of Pawnee Rock.
and the building is said to be one
Of the incest country school build
ings in the county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mayor Steve Williams and Charles
Lawhoun were here from Pawnee
Rock Tuesday looking after various
matters of business and visiting with
their many friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Bose, who
were up from Elimwood Saturday
to attend thi circus, remained over
for a visit over Sunday with DR.. and
Mrs. Marion Russell.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Hawkins RETURN
ed last week from a visit of sever
al weeks in Oklahoma. Bert has
been on the sick list for some time,
but is rapidly getting better now.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. James McCroy came
IN from Lawrence Friday evening
10 spend a few weeks visiting with
their daughter, Mrs. R. C. Russell
and family.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

An employee of the Ringing CIR
Gus fell from cne of the cars al
Hamburg siding, west Of Larued, on
Sunday morning and was Instantly
killed. The body was sent to Lar
ned.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

DR.. Lewis is among the latest pur-
chaSers of autos, having recently be-
Come owner of a new Fond runabout,
torpedo body and all the latest
'tfixins."
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mrs. J. B. Grub ard Miss Donna
IngersOll were here from Claflin Sat-
urday to take in the big show and
for a visit with Mrs. George Spencer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

DR.. Lewis has added a new and
complete laboratory to his dental equip
ment and from now on all his plate
and crown and bridge work win be
done at his office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

' A. L. Breeder, of Sheridan coun-
ty, accompanied by his wife, were
here from Thursday until Monday
visiting L. c. Breeder and wife Of
this place. From here they went fca
a months visit whit relatives in Ok
lahoma.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hayes and
family came down from the ranch in
Hodgeman county Saturday for a Wis
1t of a few days with home folks
here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mrs. ]. W. Clarke and children,
with the exception CT the Oldest boy =.
left last week for an outing OF sever
al weeks in Colorado. Mr.. Clarke
and the boy VIII join them there in
a short time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Buschman and
family came up from Seward last
Saturday to attend the circus and re-
manned for a short visit with rela-
&iVes and friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

= Mr.. and Mrs. ChanlaS Isbell came
In from Iowa last week for a visit
here with Mr.. Isbell's sister, Mrs. E.
R. Moses Jr, and ether Relatives and
friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff Gardner were
down from Albert Saturday to take
In the circus and for a visit with Mr.,
and Mrs. John Dawson and othel
relatives and friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

George o. and L. l.. Hunt and Miss
Jessie Thompson ,mctored to Ness
City the first of the week to look
after business matters.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Bmore, of
Hoisington, were here last week for
a visit with Mrs. Elmore's parents,
Mr.. ard MIS-. S. B. Gano.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

DR.. Homer Robson came up from
Ellinwood to attend the circus and
remained for a visit over Sunday
with relatives and friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mrs. Kittie Mendenhall came in
from Nebraska last week for a Wis
1t with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r.
T. Ewalt, and with other relatives
and friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Miss Grace Post came In from Cha
mute Saturday evening for a visit o.
a few weeks here with her brother
Frank Pest and family.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Miss Margaret OSmond has gone
to Tacoma, Washington for a visit
Of several weeks with relatives and
friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mrs. ]. J. Betz and Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Gillig were here from Bison
Saturday fer a visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter Betz ard family.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

D. c. Renfro was in Tuesday from
the McGreevey ranch, buying some
needed repairs and hooking after var
ious matters Of business.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Laurel Goodman, of Ness City, was
here Monday morning enroute to Il
tmOis where he wss called by the
death Of a brother.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Dick Anderson were
here from Wilson Saturday for to
attend the circus and Off a visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. Wendell Strong.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

c. B. Haas and wife were in the
city from Albert last Friday, bring
In with them their little dauhter for
medical treatment.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Lot Ewalt and fam
lily were in from the south side Sun
day for to spend the day with rel
ativeS and friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Miss Isabel Barnd returned to
her home i'm Ness City the first of
the week after a visit here with
Miss Florence Hunt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mrs. Foulke and daughter, Pearl,
are here this week visiting with rel
atives. Mrs. Foulkes is a sister of
Mrs. Geo. w. Greene Sr.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Joe FOelguer and Gus Kasselman
were visitors from Comanche town.
ship last Friday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

VIM. Bolinger returned to his home
In Hutchinson last Thursday after
business trip and visit CT few days
hene.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mrs. Ed Schroth and children, Of
EElinwood, came up last Friday even
ing for a visit with relatives here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

F. G. Focht was here from Dodge
City Saturday and Sunday for a Wis
it with DR.. and Mrs. A. E. Focht.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mrs. Cal Jerrers and daughter, of
EhnwOod, were hare Saturday visit
ing with Mr.. and Mrs. Carol Clark.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Fred Nuttleman hiss returned from
a business trip to Hutchinson and
Kansas City.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest BppStein re-
tuEued last Friday from a visit with
relatives in Hutchinson.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Will Planning and D. C. johnson
were business visitors from Film
wood last Friday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Wilson have
returned from a visit with relatives
and friends in Little River.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Miss Title Held HIS returned from
a vacation trip ard visit in Kansas
City.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

DR.. H. E. Lindgs Was locking after
business matters in Dodge City Sat-
urday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

]. W. Butler, Of Lacrosse, was ia
Great Bend on BUSINESS Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mr.. ard Mrs. ]. L. Dewey were
here from Lamed Sunday Tor a Wis
it with Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Wagaman.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Henry Born Left for the eastern
markets Sunday to purchase his fan
and winter stocks of merchandise.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Frank Russell returned the first
of the week from a weeks visit
with friends in Stafford.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-31
More Than He Expected

Husband and wife had little til
he buried mis- nose in noinine
paper. while she Sazed out OF the
window with persistent intentness
Thus an hour and thirty minutes
passed a lady passed by. Husband
droppcd his paper ana looked at hei
admIringly.
All" ne said. that's a fine wo-
man And a widow. too. Don't you
,hinI she's handsome?"
''Yes. rather. You seem 10 like
" :dows.
indeed J do. They're charming
Husband evidently thought this
would pique his partner But /;
didn't.
Alfred" said she. tenderly, plac.
ing her hand softly on his arm,
"Nlfred. was in the wrong a LITTLE
wni;a ago. when 1 became angry will
vou. and I'm sorry. SO sorry wiz
yo1 forgive your little wifey?"
certainly, Don't say anothe
word about It"
And will you grant a little ,.
quest l have TO make OF you. hubh,.
dear"
"of course, Anything that lies in
my power. -.
charming"
yes. ] did say so. but
Then make me one: that's a roo1
husband. oh. I shall be so happy"