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The Burlington Republican from Burlington, Kansas • Page 5

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5 BURLINGTON REPUBLICAN, FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 1899. Will Pay You To Read this List. Oar serai-annual clean-up sale will commence Saturday, August 12, and continue for seven working days, closing Saturday, August 19. We want room for one of the" largest and best stocks of fall goods ever opened in Burlington, and we must have it. To accomplish this purpose we propose to cut prices to the quick.

Look out for our Ad. next week on Commissioners' Proceedings. The county commissioners were in session Monday and adjourned Wednesday evening. The following estimate was made for the county expenses the coming yea" Assessors 1,675 Books aad stationery 500 Bridges 4.000 County officers 7,200 County expenses 4,000 Elections 400 Fuel 200 Paupers 900 Printing and advertising 600 Roads and road damages l.ooo Sheriff on tax warrants 25 Tax refunded 300 Miscellaneous 2,100 County asylum 1.300 Total 24.2n0 To raise the above and to build the court house the following levy on each $100 was made: County fund 67 County bond Sinking fund for bridge bonds 2 Sinking fund for railroad bonds 15 Roads 30 Court house fund "30 Total 1 63 A special session was held Wednesday afternoon to let the contract for building an iron bridge across Wolf creek at the Richey farm, the old wooden bridge having become useless. A dozen different bids were submitted in the presence of nearly as many representatives of bridge companies and a very "interesting" session resulted.

The contract was finally awarded to the Canton Wrought Iron Bridge Co. of Canton, Ohio, for $570. Another company represented by W. H. Robson bid precisely the same amount, but differences in specifications determined the result.

That we are just opening. There are some beautiful goods for you to look at. it You Know What That Means with To give some idea of quote the following: 10 pieces cotton Novelties, worth 10c, for 10 pieces 3(5 and 40-inch wool Dress Goods, worth for 17 l-2c. 10 pieces fancy Novelties, worth for 8 l-2c. Fine Madras Cloths, worth 1.1c, for 10c.

French Organdies, worth 25c, for 10c. Domestic Organdies, worth for 5c. Fine 30-inch Percales, worth 10c, for 7 l-2c. Fancy Piques, worth 12 l-2c, for 5c. Same, worth 15c, for 0 l-2c.

Plain and fancy Crashes, worth 15c, for 10c. Scotch Novelties worth 25c for 15c. Summer Silks worth 50c for 35c. White Goods worth 12 l-2c for 7 l-2c. Fine dress Linens worth 25c for 17 l-2c.

Fine Ginghams worth 10c for 7 l-2c. Dress Flannelettes worth 10c for Gc. Fancy table Damask worth 25c for 19c. Same worth 29c for 20c. Half bleached Damask worth 29c for 20c Same worth 50c for 38c.

Full bleached Damask worth 00c for 45c. Same worth 75c for 59c. Same worth SI for 78c. Fancy Cretons for drapery, worth 10c, for 0c. Lace Curtains, very large, worth 51.50 a pair, for SI.

12. Towels worth 10c for 7c. Same worth 15c for 11c. Same worth 25c for ISc. Same worth 35c for 25c.

Ladies' Muslin Underwear. Made of good material, nicely trimmed, and full sizes. Night Gowns worth 59c for 39c, Same worth 75c for 55c. Same worth tor Same worth 95c for '55c. Same worth 9Sc for 07c.

Same worth 1.25 for 79c. Same worth SI. 50 for SI. Same worth 81.75 for SI. 29.

Muslin Drawers worth 24c for 17c. Same worth 29c for 19c. Same worth 39c for 27c. Fine cambric Drawers worth 00c for 39c Same worth 75c for 50c. Skirts worth 50c for 39c.

Skirts with double flounce, worth 98c, for C9c. Same worth SI for 75c. Same worth SI. 19 for 79c. Same worth SI.

35 for 98c. Same worth SI. 98 for $1.49. Misses' gauze Vests, two for 5c. Silk Mitts worth 25c for 19c.

Same worth 35c for 24c. Same worth 50c for 35c. Silk Gloves worth 50c for 35c. Same worth 90c for 05c. Fine Perfumes and Toilet Preparations.

Warranted to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. All 10c bottles for Gc. All 15c bottles for 10c. All 25c bottles for 15c. All 50c bottles for 35c.

All 75c bottles for 49c. 5hoes. Ladies' walking Shoes, worth $1, for 75c. Same worth $1.25 for 95c. Same worth $1.45 for 99c.

Same worth $1.75 for $1.25. Same worth $2 for $1.48. Child's fine tan Shoes with silk vesting tops, sizes 6 to 7 1-2, worth $1.25, for 95c. Same in 8 to 10 1-2, worth $1.50, for $1.15. Same in 11 to IS 1-2, worth $1.75, for $1.25.

Misses' in 1 to 2 1-2, worth $2, for S1.4S. Boys' fine Shoes, worth $1.65, for $1.19. These prices are for clean, up to bargains, and it ill pay you to look sale, as many lines can last but a day Pie Tea 7- 8- Tea "I 3 The Fair Premium Lists Are now ready for you. one at once and compete. Get $265 in Valuable Specials.

25 in valuable special premiums are offered. The best attractions and entertainments are being engaged. Already three races are filled with 34 entries. The city council held an adjourned session Wednesday night and passed the tax levy and sidewalk ordinances for the coming year, both of which will be found in another column. The sidewalk petition of P.

H. Crahan and others was not granted. The petition of G. G.Burnham and others that a standing offer of a reward for the arrest and conviction of petty thieves be made by the city was also denied on the ground that it has no legal authority to do it. The bills of Thomas Gray for killing dogs, 82; John Garrett, work on streets, 84, and Cogshall Lumber for lumber, 822, were allowed.

Prof. J. M. Pieratt is a young man from this county who has made h's way in the world and excelled and gained distinction in a particular line of work. With fair natural talent for music, he has, by careful training under the best tutelage, become an artistic singer.

It is bis intention to go abroad to nm-ue his favorite study, and the highest achievements as a great artist on his part are not at all improbable. It is always a pleasure to mention Coffey county young people who are successful and amount to something. The preliminary trial of Thomas Chaney, charged with manslaughter for the brutal neglect of James Crawford, which resulted in his death, took place at the court house yesterday, Justice Watkins being the magistrate. A number of witnesses were examined and many spectators were attracted to the court room, as it is quite a sensational case. The county attorney prosecuted and E.

N. Connal conducted the defense. He was held for trial and the bond fixed at S500. A circus will' show in town next Tuesday. It comes from Madison and Gridley and goes to Le Roy, Westphalia and Colony in succession.

It travels by wagon and can't afford to advertise. You know about what kind of a show it is. Stats op Obio, Crrr or Tolsdo, Lucas Coujmr. Pxaxx J. Cbkwbt make oath that la the senior partner ot the firm of F.

J. doing business in the City of Toledo, County and itae aiovesaid, and that said firm will par the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLAE3 for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be) cured by the om of Hall's Catabeh Cras. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and nbicrsbed in my presence, this 6th day of December, A.D.

1388. A. W. GL2ASON. Jfotary Public.

1 WW Ball's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and act Areetlyonthe blood and ma eons rarfaoe of tfe system. Send for testimonials, free. F. J. CHS.TBT Toledo, O.

(tt WJ Drewrfst We. Rail's Family Pills are the best. what we are going to do we Trunks and Handbags. Metal covered Trunks worth SI. 75 for SI.

25. Same worth $2 for $1.30. Same worth $2.50 for $1-05. Same worth $2.75 for $1.79. Same worth $4 for $2.78.

Same worth $4.50 for Canvas covered Trunks worth $4.50 for $3.25. Same worth $5 for $3.48. Handbags worth 35c for 27c. Same worth 40c for 29c. Same worth 45c for 33c.

Same worth 50c tor 35c. Same worth 60c for 44c. Same worth G5c for 45c. Same worth 75c for 50c. Same worth $1 for 7Sc.

Same worth $1 for 76c. Same worth $1.15 for 85c. Same worth $1.25 for 95c. Telescopes worth 35c for 28c. Same worth 45c for 35c.

Same worth GOc for 45c. Same worth 75c for 58c. Same worth 90c for GSc. Hats. Straw Hats worth 5c for 1c.

Same worth 10c for 5c. Same worth 20 and 25c for 10c. Same worth 40 and 50c for 20c. Crash Hats worth 25 and 35c for 14c. Same worth 50c for 20c.

Wool Hats worth 50c for 35c. Fur Hats worth $1 for 05c. Same worth $1.25 for 75c. Same worth $1.50 for 98c. Same worth $2 for $1.48.

Men's light Caps for fall wear, worth 35c. for 19c Same worth 50c for 35c. Children's summer Caps worth 30c for 15c. Girls' Sailor Hats worth 30c for 15c. Same worth 75c for 25c.

Men's Clothing. Men's jeans Pants worth 50c for 37c. Same worth $1 for 75c. Men's heavy cottonade Pants worth $1.25 for 85c. Men's heavy work Shirts worth 50c for 38c.

Men's fancj- dress Shirts worth 50c for 37c. Same worth 75c for 50c. Boys' Shirts worth 25c for ISc. Men's balbriggan Underwear worth 25c for 19c. Same worth 50c for 35c.

Heavy Decorated English Tableware. Plates, per set, worth 40c, for 2Sc. Plates, per set, worth 50c, for 35c. Breakfast Plates, per set, worth 60c, for 39c. Dinner Plates, per set.

worth 70c, for 45c. Handled Cups and Saucers worth 75c for 49c. Sauce Dishes worth 30c for 19c. Individual Butters worth 20c for 13c. Bone Dishes worth 50c for 31c.

Oyster Bowls worth 75c for 50c. S-inch Meat Platters worth 20c for 12c. 10-inch same worth 30c for 19c. 12-inch same worth 45c for 30c. 14-inch same worth 65c for 45c- inch covered Vegetable Dishes worth GOc for 43c.

S-inch same worth 75c for 48c. inch open same worth 25c for 19c. Gravy Boats worth 25c for 17c. Covered Butters worth GOc for 35c. Pickle Dishes worth 20c for 13c.

Pots worth 50c for 33c. Sugar Bowls worth 40c for 25c. Cream Pitchers worth 15c for 10c. Half-gallon Pitchers worth 40c for 25c. Gallon Pitchers worth 50c for 35c.

date goods. They are decided them over. Gome early in the or two at the prices quoted. GOODS, Kansas. The Jury.

Following is the list of jurors for the September term of district court as drawn by the county clerk and justices Saturday last. They are summoned to appear at 9 o'clock Tuesday, September 5: i. 2. 3. 4.

J. E. Ingram, Ottumwa township. E. E.

Stoeltzing, Spring Creek. James Hammerton, California. William Ilainlin, Ottumwa. Gilbert Sweet, Burlington city. Frank Fockele, Le Roy city.

Geo. W. Davis, Le Roy. E. V.

McCormick, Ottumwa. J. W. Ball, Burlington city. J.

A. Watkins, Ottumwa. J. V. Saueressig, California.

Leo Whistler, Burlington city. J. W. Essig, Burlington city. John Mozingo.

Neosho. R. L. Connor, Lincoln. J.

J. Keever, Burlington. II. F. Ramsey, Avon.

William Beckley, Burlington 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

13. 14. 15. 1G. 17.

18. city. 19. 20. city.

21. oo 33. 24. 25. city.

20. 27. 28. 29. 30.

Barney Green, Waverly. William Bradford, Burlington W. F. Myers, Spring Creek. J.

M. Davis, Key West. J. M. Drum, Pottawatomie.

William Williams, A-on. Harry Eppinger, Burlington WT. P. Bader, Le Roy. G.

C. Sutton, Le Roy city. William Hickox, Le Roy citv. L. R.

Caven, Neosho. J. B. Wortman, Neosho. Real Estate Transfers.

Wm. II. Rudrauff, abstracter and real estate and loan broker and insurance agent, furnishes us the following list of real estate transfers in Coffey county for the weekending August 5, 1S99: George S. Bennett to John J. Creed, lot 13 in block 2, Sharpe 100 00 Charles Cramer to M.

E. West, part of the nw qr nw qr 5, 20, 13 215 00 Herbert K. Young to G. Young, nw qr sw qr 23, 21. 15; also 6 acres in sw qr sw qr 23, 21, 15 2.OU0 00 M.

M. Fletcher to Ellen Wiseman, lot 4 in block 3, Gridley 350 00 Alexander Allen to Miron Burd, se qr ne qr 1. 23, 15 COO 00 George Lipe to W. P. Phillips, lots 4 and 5 in block 1ST, Burlington 100 00 Mary T.

Ganse to Henry ter, a tract in se qr 27, 21, 15 1.000 00 Maud A. Uneapher to the Bristol Savings Bank, nw qr sw qr 18, 22, 14 37 00 Charles H. Crowl to R. J. se qr se qr 11, 22, 16 500 00 Sarepta Covert to J.

S. Covert, lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 in block 52, Le Roy; also north 24 feet ot lot 19 in block 45, Le Roy 4.000 00 John D. Pasmore to William J. Janney, 65 acre tract in se qr 14, 21, 15, and other lands 5,000 00 E. R.

Evans to Thomas M. R. sw qr 4, 20, 14 ,20 00 W-John S. Parks to E. R.

Evans, sw qr 4, 30. 14 1,20 00 Personal flention. Dr. nenkins returned the first of the week from a visit of three weeks with his brother at Lamar, Colorado. Dave Manson was home from Kansas City a day or two this week.

He re ports that he is employed in a hospital there. A. R. Hayes, from near Fredonia, has traded for the H. F.

Ramsey farm near Aliceville and will become a permanent resident of Coffey county. Miss Elizabeth Cuyleon, of Viersen, Germany, came to Burlington with Miss Scott and will spend a year here. She is a distant relative of the Hoff- mans and is at present their guest. Miss Maude Hastings, who was formerly a teacher in our city schools, has been risking friends here for the past three weeks. For the past two years she has held a food position as teacher in the schools of Des Moines, Iowa, and has been re-employed for the coming year.

MARRIED. James Miller In the city, August 3, by Elder P. C. Herbert, Fred James, of Lawrence, and Nellie Miller, of Westphalia. Rolston Smith In Pottawatomie township, August 1, by Rev.

F. Fear, Clyde Rolston, of Pottawatomie, and Gladys Smith, of Waverly. De oee Deyethe In the city, August 7, by Judge Vermillion, Wm. II. Devore and May Deyethe, both of Burlington.

Watson Brown In the city, August 9, by Judge Vermillion, George E. Watson and Ada Brown, both colored. DIED. Traylor In Key West township, August 5, 1899, George W. Traylor, aged 32 years.

Fowler In Hampden township, August 6, 1S99, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Fowler.

How Are Your Kidney Dr. Hobbs' Sparagus Pills cure all kidney Ills. 8am. pie free. Add.

Sterling Remedy Chicago or N. Y. Get An Aztec Calendar. The Santa Fe has issued a limited edition of a handsome six-months calendar, July to December, comprising six color reproductions, 8x11 inches each, of Burbank's celebrated Pueblo Indian portraits, which were this season's art sensation, and have hitherto only been reproduced in Brush and Pencil. Attractively bound with engraved cover representing ancient Aztec calendar stone.

Obtainable for 25 cents at the T. S. F. railway local ticket office. Only a few copies left.

Call early. P. H. Crahan, Agent. $2 A Day Easily Made.

We want two hustling men or wideawake boys to take subscriptions for the Prairie Farmer at the fairs held in this county this year. Big money can be made by our special plan of work. First applicants will secure this work. Send one or two references, and write us at once. Address the Prairie Farta-er, 1G6 Adams street, Chicago.

32-2 Cattle for Sale. Twenty-eight two-year-old steers, 25 two-year-old heifers and 14 calves. Address, W. E. Tilton, nail's Summit, Kansas.

32-3t An improved mail service was begun on the Santa Fe Monday. Heretofore a through mail only has been carried on the freight, but no regular mail service for all the intermediate points, the same as on passenger trains, has been instituted. Letters can therefore be delivered to and received from Sharp, Hall's Summit, Waverly and Agricola on the regular freight train. The man who complains of a neigh bor who practices the cornet ought to live next door to a woman who gives lessons on the organ. He doesn't know what real suffering is.

Mrs. Ida A. Cramer, widow of the late E. W. Cramer, of Liberty town ship, has been appointed administratrix of the estate.

Isaiah Miller, living1 near Sharpe, is one man who says his corn this year is naraiy as good as it was last year. Tint TABLE. MISSOURI, KANSAS AND TEXAS. Passenger going south Passenger going north 11:23 a. Freight going south 2:10 p.

Freight going north 1 :40 p. H. WAGONER, Agent. ATCHISON, TOFEKA AND SANTA FE. Passenger going east 6:40 a.

Passenger going west 8:55 p. Freight going east 4 :40 p. Freight going west 12:30 p. P. H.

CRAHAN. Agent. ANNOUNCEflENTS. SHERIFF. J.

M. Coate, of Pleasant township, is hereby announced as a candidate before the coming Republican county convention for the office of sheriff of Coffey county. W. C. Knight, of Waverly, is a candidate for the office of sheriff of Coffey county, subject to the decision of the Republican county convention.

Wr. II. Dinsmore is a candidate for sheriff of Coffey county, subject to the action of the coming Republican convention. J. M.

Quiggle, of Le Roy, is a candidate for the office of sheriff of Coffey county, subject to the choice of the Republican convention. T. B. Scott, of Ottumwa township, is a candidate before the Republican convention for the office of sheriff of Coffey county. L.

H. Scott, of Burlington, is a candidate for the office of sheriff of Coffey county, subject to the action of the Republican convention to be held August 26. COUNTY CLERK. A. L.

Burgess, of the first ward of Burlington, is a candidate before the Republican convention fcr county clerk of Coffey county. George R. McKinley, of Gridley, is a candidate for the office of county clerk, subject to the decision of the Republi can county convention. Grant Harvey, of Strawn, is a candi date for county clerk, subject to the action of the coming Republican con vention. W.

M. Palen, of Gridley, is a candi date for the Republican nomination for county clerk of Coftey county. Sunday School Convention. The Coffey County Sunday School Union (interdenominational) will hold its second annual convention, a grand rally and picnic at Burlington in the fair grounds September 6. Good speaking, good music, good singing.

All the people of the county are invited to attend and make it a grand holiday for the children. P. C. Herbert, Z. Held.

President. Secretary. Letter List. List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Burlington post-office, Aug. 9, 1899.

Persons calling for them will please say "advertised." Miss Minnie Clawson, Mrs. R. M. Crail, O. H.

Wilson, John Peek, W. W. Evans, Miss L. Bittr(foreign,) Frank Wagner, Frank Steen, Mrs. A.

B. Rodgers, Mrs. Ellen Roedlgers Mrs. C. R.

Roedigers. O. P. Macck. P.

M. Q. A. R. For the national encampment, Grand Army of the Republic, to be held at Philadelphia September 4 to 9, the Santa Fe will make very low rates.

For full particulars call at the Santa Fe depot. P. H. Cbahax, Agent. Native melons have just made their appearance in the market.

W. F. Qroesbec CASH DRY Burlington,.

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