Barton County democrat. [volume], May 08, 1890, Image 8

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DBT GOODS AKD
HACKEft B SOS.
We have received many new
things in Dry Goods, Boots
Shoes, Hats and Caps for early
Spring wear. Onr store is
headquarters for people wish
ing to buy a goodly supply of
goods with a limited amount
of money. Our farmer friends
should avail themselves of
this, as we cheerfully show
goods whether you'buy or not.
Kindly remember us and
come to our Store.
GKATEFULLY,
HACKER BROS.
GROCERIES AHD
Members, Alliance!
YOU
will hereby
take notice that we have
secured the contract to furnish
groceries to the members of the order in
county. Our stock is all Fresh and Clean,
the
our Weights and Measures Full, and we
invite a Fair and Impartial Trial
of our Goods. Come
ONE AND
ALL
.F8BURQ S WELIM1
THE DEMOCEAT.
flIFICIAL COUHTY. PAPBR.
U 1.M PER YEAR, IN ADVANCE. fj
WILL E. STOKE, EDITOR
AND PROPRIETOR.
GREAT BfcND, - - KANSAS
LOCAL SHOBT STOPS.
"Hera's freedom to him that would read,
IJera'i freedom to him that would write.
There's bob ever feared that the truth should be
heard,
But they whom the truth would indict."
Fosburg & Welch for fresh grocer
ies at low prices.
A Mrs. Meyers, of Eureka town
ship, died last Wednesday.
Some people loose their nerve when
they go to a dentist others wish they
had.
We will have all kinds of fresh
fruits in their season.
Fosburg & Welch.
Dave Gray was down Friday. As a
matter of course it rained Saturday
night. .
Hardware and cutlery at a bargain,
at T.J. Flint's, west of First National
Bank.
See the list of jurors drawn fur the
Jane term of court, elsewhere in this
paper. - .
The business men's carnival will be
a big thing. Don't fail to attend and
enjoy the fun.
Read the decision of the Supreme
court on the shipping of liquors in
original packages.
May 13th is the date set for the
merchants' carnival. Some 25 or 30
business houses will be represented.
A walking "fake" was at the Grand
last Thursday night. If any one else
was there we have failed to learn of it.
The pestiferous rattlesnake has
mad his appearance. The sale of,
"snake medicine" will increase rapidly.
S. B. Chappell will sell a lot of
wagons, Duggies, norses, barn ess etc.,
at public sale, in this city, on the 10th
inst ''
The editor acknowledges the receipt
of a handsome invitation to a "May
Day Picnic at LaOrosse on the 9th
inst. ' -
Don't marry a girl because you
think she is an angle it ain't fair to
the girl, and proves your bad judge
meat.
T. J. Flint, west of First National
Bank, furnishes all kinds of sewing
machine needles and fixtures. Call
on him for repairs.
The new stone pavement just
finished by G. N. & RR. Moses is
an ornament to Main street. It should
induce others to go and do likewise.
CLOTHING.
PROVISIONS
J. B. Owings wants to show you
farm implements of all kinds.
Prof. C 1. Worman opened up his
battle scenes to the public gaze, the
last of the week, and had many peepers
thereat.
The Said Pasha opera company, to
have been here on the 7th, has post
poued their date to the 27th. Watch
for their bills.
Under the proposed law for .public
buildings, Great Bend will come in
for a post office building. Pawnee
Rock Leader.
Farmers needing water tanks built
or wind mills repaired or put up,
should call upon E. Simmons, north
side of square.
A number ot South side young
people held a dance at G. A. R. ball
last Friday evening, and enjoyed them
selves hugely.
J. H. Harper is now nicely fixed up
in the room formerly occupied by the
postoffice. He has more room to
display his large stock.
Ernst Panne and Mr. Henning were
in the city Saturday. They are part
ners in the ownership of a fine, English
draft Stallion. "Brussel."
E. Simmons has added to his stock
of furnature a complete stock of
undertakers goods, and solictis a
share of the public patronage.
Dick Manning has bought his
former blacksmith business from Will
JLegg. and can again be found at the
old stand by his many friends.
Domestic sewing machines, and
fixtures and repairs for all kinds of
sewing machines, at T. J. Flint's,
west of of First National Bank.
A. Schriwise, of near Hoisington,
was a caller Monday. He has traveled
over the county considejably and says
wheat is generally in splendid condi
tion. -
D. B. Palmer is making both farm
and city loans. He is also agent for
the very best insurance "companies.
Office Room 6, Allen-Hubbard block.
Chas. A. Voight,ofnearEllinwood,
favored this office with a social call,
Thursday last. He promises us some
thing further on the .beet sugar
question at an early day.
In the language of flowers the
golden-rod is a symbol oi encourage
ment. The sunflower is a symbol of
Kansas' indometable pluck and perse
v erance--en courage men t or no encour
agement. .. ' '.' ' : '- - -
When you need a mild laxative you
should have a medicine that will act
on the liver and kidneys as well as the
bowels. Beggs Vegetable Liver Pills
are prepared expressly for this pur
pose. Insist on getting them as tbey
nave no superior ' and few equals.
Shaw & Co., Druggists.
M. T. Slack, a Mo. P. conductor,
and brother-in-law of Dick Taj lor,
was in the city Saturday shaking
hands with old friends.
, No one will sell you cheaper hard
ware, farm implements, cutlery, etc.,
than J. B. Owings, east of the post
office. '
The school board last week had a
lot more trees set out in the school
grounds. With proper care our city
School grounds will eventually be
handsome parks.
G. N. & E. R. Moses have no
traveling agents. If you want a Ran
dolph or Cummings header, binder,
threshing machines, etc., call and see
them.
The Walnut Creek Mills and Great
Bend Mills, were closed down the
last few days to make needed repairs
and enlargements. Our mills are the
finest in the world.
G. I. Detinenberry bought a 160
acre farm from the estate ofElias
Jolly, deceased, last week, for $2,800.
The farm is near Claflin, in the north
east part of the county.
A. 8. Bish, formerly of Great Bend,
but now of St. John, was in the city
Saturday on business. He reports
crop prospects good in Stafford county.
The Democrat now goes to him
weekly.
Charlie Barstow, of the south side, is
experimenting with cotton raising.
He thinks the useful article can be
raised in this county at a good profit.
When you are in his neighborhood
call and see his cotton.
Hank Smith, the Sage of Cheyenne,
was in the city Friday on business.
He says the alliance of Barton county
are talking of holding a grand barbecue
at some convenient place about the
first of June. A good plan.
At all times see G. N. & E. R.
Moses when yon want bargains in
hardware, stoves, tin mpper and gran-
iteware, implements of all kinds,
dishes of all kinds, watches, clocks,
jewelry, silverware, sewing machines,
and novelties. You want to see their
stock and get their prices before you
buy "you bet you do."
The young ladies of district No. 4,
Buffalo township, will give an ice
cream supper, Saturday, May 10th;
the proceeds to be used in purchasing
a bell for the school house. A cordial
invitation is extended to everybody to
attend.
The committee of councilmen to
investigate the cemetery matter should
be thorough and careful. There is
great need of some change from the
present state of affairs, and the city
council, as business agent for the
entire people, is the proper body to
act in the matter.
A continual coughing is very annoy
ing to persons sitting near you in any
kind of a gathering; besides it is of
great damage to the throat and lungs,
and is exceedingly dangerous at this
season of the year. One-half bottle of
Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup will relieve
any ordinary cough, and this remedy
costs no more than the inferior grades
that are thrown on the market to sell
at enormous profits. Shaw & Co.,
Druggists.
Who said the men could not make
a snccess as cooks? Certainly no one
who attended their supper at the M.
E. church last Friday night. The
supper was a grand success, and the
proceeds $87, was the largest amount
ever made by a church supper in this
city. The ladies had just as well take
a back seat now as cooks, and go into
poli tics.
New Fence Factory.
T. Eads has established a factory
with J. B. Owings for the purpose of
making and selling the combination
Fence, a cheap and servicable fence
for most any purpose. Farmers are
invited to call and see the fence.
Wm. Winget, of the firm of Winget
Bros., Albert, Kas., extensive horse
breeders and stockmen, was in the
city this week, and purchased from
Messrs. Rhea & Jackson their fine jack,
Dick Turpin, the consideration being
$750.00. This well-known jack is 15
hands high, a beautiful black and has
fine bone and carriage. We congratu
late Messrs. Winget Bros, upon pos
sessing such a fine animal, and predict
a brilliant future for Dick Turpin in
Kansas. Central Missourian, Glas
gow, Mo.
Annual fleeting German Babtlsts. '
Pertle Springs Mo. May 23d to 30th.
For the above meeting the Mo. Pac.
will sell round trip tickets May 20th
to 28th inclusive, good for return
passage, until June 25th, Fare $9.25.
Side trips can 'also be made from
Warrensburg Mo.', for one fare for
round trip.
E. W. Waynaitt, Agt.
Southern Baptist Association May
7tb, 8th and 9th, good to return 30
days from date of sale. - One fare for
the round trip.
- E. W. Waysamt, Agent.
THE PB0DU0EBS.
BT BCCXKTX.
Tbe people named above
Have succeed now In solving tbe ;
Econmic puzzles by ties of. ,
Fraternal love; for tbe farmers now resolving
A few
Reforms to
Make, bare awakened to tbe danger in
Electing fr the state, and nation
Representatives, their
S'alary just to draw. And now
At last, bat not tbe -
Least, they remember well this ancient saw, and
Labor effectually in knowing that
lit UHRT THUS IS STKSXwTH.
And when with a lower tariff, and then.
No war-tax rate; when rid of a law which
Cannot prohibit, then will attend oar state
Enoogh prosperity to exhibit, thiooghout its
bredth and length.
Do not wait till it is too late, as all
Harvesting Machinery is sold upon
orders, and when yon want one you
want it badly, and it may not be here.
We will protect you, by taking your
order now, guaranteeing prices and
machines, and if crops are a failure
you need not take the machine.
Remember you will get from us any
rebate that might be during the season.
We sell the new improved Steckle &
Randolph steel Headers, Deering
Binders, Case.' Springfield & Frick
Threshing machines. See us before
you buy.
3t G. N. & E. R. Moses.
Wanted Man and wife to go on
farm until after harvest. Enquire at
this office.
Ordered, by the county commission
ers, that all applicants to the mayor of
Great Bend, or township trustees, for
aid as poor persons, shall be sent to
the poor house, except in cases where
temporary aid will, in the judgement
of mayor or trustees, afford necessary
relief. The following provisions only
can be issued to 'such poor persons
Flour, meal, bacon, rice, beans, molas
ses, salt, pepper, dried apples, except
in cases of extreme old age or sickness.
Merchants furnishing other provisions
do so at their own risk, unless properly
authorized.
D. K. Jones, Co. Clerk.
If you or any one of your family
should happen to be frightfully burned
or scalded, what have you in the
house to alleviate the pain until you
can get a physician? A box of Beggs
German Salve at band in times like
this would save a world or Buffering
and oftentimes a doctor bill, as it has
no equal in cases of this kind, as well
as inflammation of all kinds. Shaw
& Co., Druggists.
I wish to say to the people of Great
5end and JBarton county:
That I keep constantly on hand a
large stock of Canon City Coal. I
also keep other Colorado and Eastern
soft coals. - '
E..F. Mowbey.
Office and yard one block north of
square. '
Coal! Coal! Coal!
Maitland, Colorado Coal equal to
"" v. e j i
vauuuu vitj tur unmeant; use uuu
suitable for threshing engines also,
genuine Piedmont Blacksmith Coal,
best quality and cheap as the cheapest,
f-r sale by Ueo. W. Bdckland.
South Main St., opposite G. A. R. hall
Grand Lodge. Knights of PjtbJas.
Round trip tickets will be sold to
Topeka at one fare. On sale May 19
to 22 inclusive, good to return to May
25, inclusive. W. Torbey, Agent, '
A. T. & S. F. R. R.
This is a Bargain.
For Sale a 160 acre farm, eight
miles southwest of Great Bend, south
of river; 2 work horses, harness and
wagon; farm implements; 50 chickens;
300 bushels of corn; 10 tons of ha ;
13 head of cattle; cow shed 26x42;
stable for 5 horses; corn crib 10x26;
42 acres broke, 36 acres of pasture,
30 tons of hay made on place every
year; frame house with furniture and
everything in it. Price: $1,600. Call
on or address: The Democrat,
Great Bend, Kansas.
Texas Excursions.
The Mo. Pac. will sell round trip
tickets to Texas points May 20th
Sept 9th & 23d and Oct 14th, good
for 30 day 8 with stop over privileges,
for one fare for the round trip.
E. W. Waynant, Agt.
Fort Worth Spring Palace,
Also southern Baptist association.
We will sell round trip tickets to Fort
Worth May 7th to 23th for one fare
good to return until June 3d, except
that tickets sold on May 8th and 9th
will be good to return until June 9th.
W. Tokkey, Agent,
A. T. & S. F. R. R.
Handsomest Train in the World.
On a New England or New York
railroad? No. On the Santa Fe?
Yes. This train runs daily on the
shortest line between Kansas City and
Chicago, and is also known as Pullman
Vestibule Express, Santa Fe Route.
Lighted by electricity, heated by
steam, with handsome reclining chair
cars, a library for. the studious, fine
dining-car service for the hungry, and
fast time for those in a hurry. When
Nellie Bly was in a hurry she traveled
Santa Fe Route. For additional in
formation inquire of W. Torrey, agent
Santa Fe route, or write to Geo. T.
Nicholson, G. P. & T. A., Topeka,
Kansas.
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
Treasurer L il Krause
Clerk O K Jones
Attorney E C Cole
Sheriff F D Wilson
Clerk of Court W It Banting
i Register F G Strothman
Probate Judge B F Ogle
Supt of Schools W H Grant
Surveyor Bernard Markey
fHLangfield
Commissioner G N Moses
(C Coughlin
CITY OFFICERS.
Mayor O B Wilson
Clerk K A Charles
Treasurer O J Richards
Marshal Jim Wood
Surveyor S A Newcombe
COUHCILMK3.
. . Langham C L Moses
J S Dalziel , W B Cornell
G H Hulne C Q Newcombe
C B Gillis Myron Gillmore
Postmaster Morgan Caraway.
R. R. TIME CARDS.
AT&SF
On and after October 21, 1888, trains leave Great
Bend as folio vs, via :
soiwa IA81,
Na.2. Atlantic Ex S i7 r.
No. 6, Eastern Ex 7:32 . m.
eonro WKST.
No. 1. California Ex io-7 m
o 6. Denver and Utah Ex 9:38 p. m
CK&W
uavKS.
Bxpreas 10:35 a. m.
Express 5:30 p.m.
ARKTVXa.
ty . xjujz.z. I , Agent.
St Louis Express 11:15 p m
Colorado Express 6:40 a m
auitu
St Louis Express 5:10am
DKFABT8
Uoioraao Jucpress 9:45 p m
au uu uauy.
E. TV. Watwakt, Agent,
TRAINING - STABLES.
Special attention given to the handling
of young norses on the track. Do a
LIVE ZE3"Z
And Boarding business. Terms reason
able. West of Grand Central Hotel.
GREAT BEND, - KANSAS.
Great Bend Marble Works
ITALIAN & AMERICAN
MARBLE, FOREIGN AND
NATIVE GRANITE ETC.
GEORGIA :-: MARBLE!
The finest in the world.
Will GUARANTEE my work
to be equal in Style and Finish to that
of any Eastern works. Prices reason
able, and all work promptly done.
CALL AND SEE ME.
: O. R. Brooker.
J Foe Voult
WRITE TO
P. A. DOMVILLE
Agent for
ENGINES, BOILERS,
SHAFTING, HANGERS,
PULLEYS, BELTING,
Brass and Iron Castings.
Patterns of all Kinds Hade.
Correspondence Solicited.
Address:
P. A. DOMVILLE,
Kansas City, Mo.
No. 924 E. 4th Street.
THE MAMMOTH JACK,
"PEDRO"
This is not Pedro,n nor his picture.
Will make tbe season of 1890 at tbe
Epperson Farm, 2 miles west of the
Santa Fe Depot, on tbe Railroad.
Description.
PEDRO is 5 years ddis 14 hands
high; has extra heavy bone, and good
body; is quick and a sure foaler.
Terms.
$10 to insure; money doe when mare
is known to be in foal: All care will be
taken to prevent accidents, but I will
not be responsible should any occur.
Great Bend, Jans.
FOR
-RRAIR1E PLANTERS!
Ererrreens. Forest Trees." Ornamental Tree. Flow
ering Shrnba and Plants, and hardy Fruit Trees.
Qood Stock. Locr Prices.
Senff for oar Catalogue and see what we offer yoa.
PINNEY & LONG,
ljaseSa Ellsworth. Kans.
fCT fJTrC I'"CI For Information f ail (rtrrrra
tl A ll- t Land, ud of mil States
BAKKJXG
JT. Y. BRINKMAN & CO.,
B A N E B B S.
ESTABLISHED 187-.
DOELS A GENERAL' iBANKING BUSINESS.
Great Bend.
Farmers & Merchants' Bank
ciiPiTniat
D. N. IIEIZER, President
C. L. MOSES, ice President.
MOSES.
Interest Paid on
Organized Under
GREAT BEND, -
First :-; National :-: Bank,
Great Bend Kansas
Capital: $50,000. Undivided Pro&
its: $20,000.
J. W. RUSH.lPreaideat. Q. H. HULME, Vice priadenf C. M. WICKWIRE, &.
DIRECTORS: G. H. Hulme, C. F. Willner, J. W. Rush, E. McBride,
C.M. Wickwire. -
A General Banking Business Transacted.
Interest - Paid - on - Time - Deposits.
REAlf ESTATE, 1XJAXS, AXD INSURANCE
N. HEIZE
Land, Loan and Insurance Agent
Agent for Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Land in Hush,
Barton and Stafford Counties. Taxes paid for Non-Residents,
and Lan v bought and sold on comims- "
sion. Letters of Inquiry prompt
ly answered.
Great 33 end
.Bam.
Real Estate, Loans and Collections.
FARM LOANS A SPECIALTY.
Lowest Rales. Prompt Payment.
Option payments. Taxes paid. Rents collected, and a large list of lots and
Lands for Sale. Send for list of lands in Barton and Stafford Csunties.
Correspondence Soilorteci-
A. J. BUCKLAND, Great Bend, Kans.
Real Estate Broker.
ocm and Insurance Agent.
HAVE FOB SALE
"Improved Farms and City Property. Farm Loans a Special tj-Q
A.T IX 3PE.R GENT.
With PriYflega to pay After One YEAB.
Main Btsee - - GREAT BZETD. Xaa.
Thoroughbred Stall ions.
Whip, of Kentucky: he by Old Frank, darned by
she by 01i Waxe'y; she by imported Davey Crocket;
his dam by Beck,
BCLIXilER IICK.-Is black. 16M hands hieh.
4 years old in May; weighs 16O0 lbs., heavy mane
and tail, well formed body, full chest, strong loins
and hips, heavy stifles, flat, cordy leg, good feet
and good disposition. Terma. $9 to insure colt to
stand up and suck.
TOtXG KIXO Is a black. 3-year-old first of
Mar: weight 1.325: is of tbe same dam as Black Jim:
sired by King of Scotland; is the tire of Bullger Dick '
xoung JLtng. t-iiaesaaie norse. .terms, su.
BLArKWARKIOS, the celebrated Jack.
Weighs 890 lbs., 14 hands high, will stand at tbe
same place; will serve mares at $10. Warrior was
sired by Honest John, he was a Spanish Jack, his
dam was a maltese Jennet.
John W. Peoster.
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050,000.
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c. W. MUKMIY, Aasistant Caaalcr.
C. L. MOPES
G. N. MOSES.
E. W. MOSES.
Time Deposits.
Laws of the State.
- - - KANSAS.
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BLACK JI3I Will stand the season com
mencing April 1. 1890, and ending Jaly 1st; at toy
farm, formerly owned by Chas. K. Mataon, ? milea
north and 4 miles west of Great Bend, 5 miles sooth
west of Hoisington. and milea aoath of Boid.
Will serve wares at $8 to insure colt to standnp and
such money due when facta are ascertained.
Service money due when the maris parted with or
removed from the county. Care taken to. prereo t
accidents, but will not be responsible should any
occur.
UencriDtion and pedigree: BlackfJim waa foaled
in 1881; is 16?i hands hieb. weighs, 1,400 Iba lino
style and good action, ana is a number one breeder.
He was sired by Ohio Boy, he by imported Xoroiaa
bor?e Snap; dra full blood BeUfoander mare: bis
dam was sired by Norman Tom; he by Bex Road's
imported Norman horse Kothy; dam. Cub Bear and
Newman; his jrrand dam was sired by Old Frank;
he by Uray Eagle, he by M cKinner'a' man Jim
Polk; be hj Old Archie: he by Old Trim: he by Old
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