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Mrs. F. U. Cornelius went to Girard last F. M.

Montee representing the commis here, purchased 88 head of fine yearling Mr. James Wright, of Litchfield, and Miss Proceedings Or Board Of County Commissioners. The board of county commissioners met at 8 o'clock, a. January 8th, to transact business, with the following members of the board present J. K.

Brant, chairman, Charles Jones and P. M. Montee, commissioners, and John Ecker, clerk. The following bills were allowed J. W.

MarMn, stone work on bridge W16 OS fc). A. Wasser Son, printing 2.r fta Daniel Coughlln, pauper allowunce 12 00 Mrs. Mary Kendall, 12 QUI A. D.

Sllers, 12 00 A- C. Sprague, costs in Garry Ronnotscase 1 23 The Kansas O.phan Asylum, curing for Insane 31 00 J. Q. Hell, lumber to county 8 30 Costs in State vs. E.

B. Cropper: P. H. Rab ltt, clerk Sfl IS J. T.

Deets, sheriff 44 00 T. VV. witness 1 W) L. D. Jernigun.

3 C. G. Lance. 1 SO L. L.

Hollmgcr, 3 SH Webb. 7 80 Wm. Pierce. 3 00 Geo. Weisbrod.

3 00 Thos.E. Phillips, 4 70 J. G. Baker, 4 70 Elmer Pomerov. 3 00 Kennedy Epler, moving bridges and setting 127 50 Washington township, bridges as per order on Journal 200 00 S.

P. Christian, sewer estimate 00 500 00 600 00 W. aldem an services overseeing poor during 1895 and moil 120 00 Messrs. Miller Smith appeared before the board asking to be released from the responsibility as bondsmen on the oltioial bond of O. T.

Rayworth, abstractor, doing business at Pittsburg, Kansas. The'board of county commissioners grant the above request, and instruct the county clerk to advise Mr. Rayworth to furnish other bondsmen in their stead, and the said O. T. Rayworth shall cease, abstracting until request be complied with to the satisfaction of the county board.

Official bond of John Viets as assessor for the city of Girard for 1897 was approved and filed. Bond of R. E. Curran, superintendent of public instruction, approved and filed. FOR THE PUBLIC.

We, the board of county commissioners of Crawford county, desiriog to recognize a competent and faithful officer, hereby express our appreciation of the conservative and economical service of Dr. H. W. Haldeman, mayor of the city of Girard during the past two years. No bill has been presented for his services as overseer of the poor, and this fact has so impressed us that we desire to publicly acknowledge the services so well and ably rendered.

He has done this unbeknown to the public, neither asking or expecting compensa steers in the Indian nation last week. Mrs. A. Burns, who takes great pride in the fowl department, reports a fine motherly Buff Cochin hen with a dozen little chick ens. Metbodfet divines win una mis a first-class roosting place.

The Beulah school began Monday in the new school house. There was a large attendance, as each pupil was eager to have choice seat. Our energetic teachers, Miss Grace Long and Miss Nellie McGuire, were ready for their lmportaat work. Su perintendent Curran will now find the way clear for his visit, with two handsome teachers and the best looking pupils In the oounty to greet him. School New Sunday School Officers yew tjtvnrcn rersonai, o.

Greco 12th, 1897. This is quite an improvement over the first of the month in regard to the weather. The measles areslowly losing their hold this vicinity. A few families are Just taking down with them, but they have almost run their course here. School opened Monday, the 11th, with an enrollment of 23.

Gilbert Kennedy is down with the measles, and a few more to follow. Mr. and Mrs. Diggs were made to rejoice over the finding of a lost handbag which contained a gold watch and other valuables. Mr.

Judd, of Grant township found the article. The following persons were elected to serve for the ensuing year as officers of the Osage Presbyterian Sunday School Superintendent Albert Cuthbertson. Assistant Superintendent Mr; Morton. Treasurer John Gemmell. Secretary Miss Nettie Gibson.

The average attendance for the past year was 70. The new Baptist Church is nearing completion rapidly. It will be a handsome structure when finished. Mrs. Jas.

Cuthbertson has almost recovered from the fever. Hugh Gregg did business in Girard Tuesday. Old Mr. Berry is seriously ill. Farmers report that the late freeze has not injured the wheat.

notice op final settlement The State of Kansas, I Crawlord County, Bs-In the Probate Court In and for said county. In the matter of the estate of Peter A. Sams, aeceasen. Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate are hereby notified that I shall apply to the probate court in and for said county, Bitting in the court house in Girard, oounty oi urawiora, state or nansas. on tne lYtn aay oi eorary.

a. u. iswi, lor a iuu ana final settlement of said estate. ANNA M. HAMS, Administratrix of the estate of Peter A.

Sams, deceased. January 14. A. D. 1897.

NOTICE OP FINAL settlement: The State of Kansas. 1 iss. Crawford county, In the matter of the estnte of B. A. Fuller, de ceased.

Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate are hereby notified that I shall apply to the probate court in and for said county, sitting at the court house ia Girard. county of Crawford, state of Kansas, on the Kith of February. A. o. lor a lull and llnal settlement of said estate.

ARTHUR FULLER. Administrator of estate of B. A. January 14. A.

D. ISO- Is called a. Tanuarv is usually called a dull month; npss has been the best of anv month since people are appreciating our efforts more The book woman's life is divided into thrai chapters: Girlhood, womanhood, motherhood, Al the time when young girl paiiae Suiiu wuuiudhuuu- I turning the leaf of we may say bet-ween the first an4 second chapter of her existence IUU. A nine viic auiu thoughtful nesi will double net chances of futum happiness and save many hours of suffering. Kvery young wo man should have an intelligent un demtandinc of own physical make-up.

Half knowledge which is little better than pure ignorance opens the way to an untold amount of paia and wretchedness. Few women realize the influence exerted on their bodily and mental well-being by the special organism of their sex. It is hard for them to believe that the little drain which goes on from day to day is sufficient to sap away the very life forces. Yet it is so. The weakness, exhaustion, melancholy the periodical prostration and sometimes almost torture has no other cause, two-thirds of the time, than the abnormal unhealthy condition of the generative organs.

Strangely enough even doctors often fail to recognize the truth, For this condition there is no other remedy in the world so helpful and certain as Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription-It restores health and vigor to the feminine functions and renewed vitality to the entire body. It heals inflammation, stops discharges, strengthens the ligaments and builds up the internal tissues which cannot be reached by "local treatment." It is of inestimable value to young women and to prospective mothers, greatly lessening the pains and perils of childbirth if taken during pregnancy. During the 41 change of life it is invaluable. Dr.

Pierce's great book, "The People's Com--tnon Sense Medical Adviser," has 1008 pages, profusely illustrated. Over 00 pages are de. -voted to woman's diseases with suggestions for" home-treatment. It will beaentfee by World' Dispensary Medical Association, 663 Main Street. Buffalo, N.

on receipt of ai one-cent stamp' tocover oostof mailing; oniy. GIRARD Furniture Company, East Side of Square, Dealers in Everything In House-Furnlahlng Coods. Full line of Undertakers' Goods George V. McDonald, a ernduute of Clarke's School of Embalming, and who has bad more varied practice than any man in Crawford coun-tv, is our undertaker, and promptly attends all a'U. Store telephone, iil; residence, either No 91 or 5.

Dull IVIontii. but not so with us; in fact, thus far busi- we commenced business in Girard. The and more as they become acquainted with cents. goods. Have a good line at that can't be beat.

5 cents; also, a case of lovely to 4, to close out at Men s. of car-load rates and bought now selling our fifth barrel, first class cream cheese direct Friday. C. Martin and wife, of Frontenac. made his brother, Richard Martin, and wife a visit one day last week.

Miss F. Shatz went to Girard last Fri day. Boys who are trespassing in school bouses had better have a care, and stay where they have a right by law, and remember the words in Proverbs: "My son, if sinners entice, consent thou not." Lelia Keeler has had a sore throat, but is better. Mrs. Dr.

Keeler also has a sore throat. Walter Cornelius has returned to Kan sas City, and is takingtreatment from some physician there. Did not learn the name. Abe Goad is still sick, and unable to be in his shop. Mrs.

William Lawler is on the sick list. Rev. Martin and a minister from Dayton, Ohio, are holding a protracted meeting in the Baptist Commenced last Sat urday. Are having some good meetings. Rev.

W. T. York will commence a t'iree days' meeting at Pawnee Friday night, and expects the presiding elder, Rev. J. E.1 Brant, to be there at least one night.

Ben Weaver is working out at Wm. Law-ler's. J. B. Frazier expects to move in about thirty days.

Although religion is professed By many in this day. How few there are will stand the test Of Christ, the living way. If in fine carriages or car They can to meeting go, And there smooth words and doctrine hear, Religion hen will do. The clergy they may thus engage, Just taught in human school, Can take his text from gilded page, Or kneel on cushioned stool; But if the gospel called to spread In Jesus' humble way, How few that lowly path would tread To everlasting day. Salvation's terms remain the same, Though ages have gone by, As when from Jesus' lips they came And if we don't comply We need not think He'll change his plan To suit our stubborn will.

For creeds that are got up by man, Will not with Him prevail. But we must love, with all our mind And soul and strength, the Lord, Yea, more than any earthly friend. Or treasure here acquired, And do His will from day to day, And on His name believe. If thus His precepts we'll obey. Salvation we'll receive.

L. D. Herlocker shipped two cars of fat stock today. D. H.

Boyer went to Girard after flour for J. M. Bruce and W. C. Wortley Tuesday.

SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP. Burglaries Personal Steers PoliticalSchool, Beulah, Jan. 12th, 1S97. Our burg is in a state of excitement over the burglary that occurred here. Mr.

S. F. Hyndman seems to be the one robbers delight in stealing from. Tuesday last a young man about 17 years of age prowled around the Hyndman and Ardrey stores, presumably taking an invoice of stock. Wednesday morning Mr.

Hyndman found his store broken open, a good suit of clothing and a costly pair of shoes missing. It is only fair to say that this young stranger made good work of his day's investigation of the premises. When strangers come prowling around it is only proper that a watch should be put on. Precaution is a good idea. These are the facts of burglary No.

1. Friday last another stranger made his appearance, and was very much interested in the price of wheat. He was careful to notice Mr. Hyndman's warehouse, close to the railroad track, south of the station. No one had any suspicion but what this gentleman (pardon the title) was one of our farmers, but Saturday morning disclosed that some one had made free with the warehouse and its contents.

A fresh wagon track was visible, and wheat was on the ground, showing that a thief, or thieves, had taken a load or two of wheat. Mr. Hyndman gave the alarm and before 8, a. several neighbors were in hot pursuit. It was very easy to track this loaded wagon, as the road was soft.

The pursuing party found the wheat safely landed in the Cher okee Mills, and the thief gone, with a check for the money, but this midnight thief circled around and made his way to Pitts burg in hope of getting the check cashed at the Pittsburg banks. Mr. Hyndman tele graphed to Sheriff Adsit, at Girard, and this settled the matter, as Mr. Adsit is a sure shot on thieves. This wide awake of ficial notified the banks and officers at Pittsburg by telephone to be on the lookout for a wheat thief, and when Mr.

Thief presented his check at a Pittsburg bank be was nabbed. 9 is now the guest of Sheriff Adsit at Girard. Mrs. Albert Gibson and two bright little children, of Pittsburg, arrived last week to spend a few weeks at the elegant home of her parents, Hon. A.

Burns and wife. Mrs. Gibson, it will be remembered, is now Just convalescent from a severe illness. Her host of old friends will be glad to hear this news. Will some our dear friends, the Pops, be so truthful and honest as to let us know the cause of all grades of cattle commanding old-time Republican prices! Think of it A year or two ago cows and calves only brought a poor price.

Now a good cow and young calves sell for from fill to if40. Last Bpring calves were selling om 8 to $10, and cush at that, good sound money. You old time Republicans who went off with tho silver you forgot in the campaign that the old true Repub lican principle of supply and demand was a true untarnished principle all over the world. Chas. Whiteside, who is a close student at the Pittsburg Business College, couios homo generally ou Friday afternoons, spending Saturday and Sunday at the homo of his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. James A Whiteside Charlie grabbed his grip last Mouday morn ing and made the trip to Pittsburg, eight miles, by walking. Time, one hour and twenty minutes. This exorcise will add greatly tu his mental powers. William Taylor, who resides norUteast a in sioners present, the old board adjourn ing slue die to convene as a new board, with the following members present: Charles Jones, F.

M. Montee, and LewlB Elder, and John Ecker, county clerk, Charles Jones was elected chairman of the new board by a unanimous vote. Official bond A. H. Malcolm, constable in Sheridan township, approved and filed.

Bond of A. L. Cory, constable in Lin coln township, approved and filed. OHloial bond of John Fregoning, justice of the peace of Baker township, approved and filed. Bills presented and allowed as fol lows Thomas McCaughey, boiler repairs at the court House it) W.

E. Osborn, crow scalps 75 Western Coal and Mining merchandise to poor 8 00 Geo. Weisbrod, merchandise to poor 16 2ft F. L. Keeler.

medical services to poor 7 00 Costs in matter of inquest of J. Beezley i'j. m. Mason, coroner oiu E. W.

Bond, constable 2 00 A.S.Johnson, witness 100 W. Merriweather 100 C. G. Hawley. 1 00 James A.

Smith, 1 00 Marv J. Nixon. 1 O0 Martha Nixon, 1 00 Lew. Koch. 1 00 Jos.

E. McNaught, 1 00 J. D. Barker. juror 1 00 J.

E. Raymund, 1 00 A. G. Bush. 1 00 D.

H. Young. 100 W. Crawford. 1 00 I.

M. Shtpman. 1 00 Quarterly treport of Ira E. Hudgen, register of deeds, for October, November, and December, to January 11th, 1897, inclusive, showing amount cash received $767.05, less salary and half excess, $733.00, leaving $34.05, approved and filed. Bill of J.

E. Sauer, amount $1.50, re jected on account of not being properly itemized and O. by proper authority- The board of commissioners made the following appointments: Motion of Chas. Jones that the Girard Press be the official paper for the en suing year. Same carried, and instruc tions issued that printing be done at one-half legal rates, on same basis as 1896.

Motion made by M. Montee that the Pittsburg Headlight be awarded the iob work the county on same basis as last year. Carried. Motion by Charles Jones to appoint Dr. L.

P. Adamson county physician. Motion by Lewis Elder to appoint Dr. J. B.

Gardner to the same position. Both motions being put result was as follows. Motion of Charles Jones sec onded by F. M. Montee, and no second to Mr.

Elder's motion. Dr. Adamson declared appointed at a salary of $350 Motion by F. M. Montee to appoint A.

O. Blair city physician of Pittsburg seconded by Chas. Jones. Carried, and salary fixed at rate of $325 per year Motion of Lewis Elder nominating Wm Williams received no second. Motion by.

Charles Jones to appoint Joseph Keyes janitor of the court house for 1897 put and seconded by F. Montee and carried. Salary to be $30 per month. Motion by F. M.

Montee that J. Morgan be appointed superintendent of county poor farm, and seconded by Charles Jones, carried, price to be the same as last year on insane and 22 cents per day on pauper. Motion by Charles Jones to allow deputy county clerk $600 for the year 1897, seconded by F. M. Montee, Lewis Elder voting to allow same, making it unanimous.

Moved that John Ecker be appointed purchasing agent. Motion put, second ed, and carried. Board adjourned to meet Jan. 12tb, 1897, at 8, a. m.

Chas. Jones, John Chairman, County Clerk. The board of county commissioners met at 8:30, a. January 12tb, pur suant to adjournment. Members pres ent: Charles Jones, chairman, F.

Montee and Lewis Elder, commission ers, and John Ecker, county clerk. Bond of O. T. Rayworth, abstractor, approved and filed. The board of county commissioners hereby authorize the county treasurer to issue compromise tax sale certificate, amount $3, to Peter Thonhoff, for 20 feet of lot 11, block 6, Brazilton.

Board adjourned to meet as a board of health commission. Dr. A. Blair was appointed health officer for the year 1897. Adjournment to meet as a board of county commissioners in regular quar terly session; County commissioners cancel county warrants surrendered by county treas urer amounting to account poor $2,622..

64, account county, $9,681.88. Tax sale certificates surrendered and canceled, $1,603.94, The board of county commissioners hereby empower Charles Jones to draw up county warrant ror amount to oe expended on pauper family at county poor farm. Board of county commissioners adjourned sine die at 4:30, p. ra, Charles Jones, John Ecker, Commissioner. County Clerk.

E. H. Upshaw left Tuesday night for Topeka, It is rumored that he has secured the position of janitor of the state house, This is the position which Thomas Dillon filled. M.YHKII'D. Gessi.ers Maclean On the 11th of January, 1897, by W.

D. Gore, Justlco of the ponce, Mr. Andrew Oesslcrs, of LitohJiold, and Miss Hannah Maclean, of Midway. Whhiht Woodson On the 24th of De em! i her, 189(1, by liev. Haywood Thomas, Mary Woodson, ol Weir city.

Wrench Williams On the 24th of De cember, 1800, by Kev. Haywood Thomas, Mr. John Wrench, of Weir City, and Miss Lucy Williams, of Fleming. Baker Cook At Onolls. Jan.

7th, 189,, of heart disease, Mrs. Susan Baker, aged 58 years. Tribune. Goodman SniRK On the 24th of De" cember, ISHfl. by Rev.

A. H. Maclean Mr. George Y. Goodman and Miss Carrie M.

Shirk, dotn ot Pittsburg. Kelso Donaoin On the 10th of Janu ary, 1897, by T. W. Stutterd, probate Judge, Mr. Samuel Kelso and Miss Martha A.

Donagin, both of McCune. Morey Davis On Ithe 6th oft January, 1897, by Kev. J. K. Morev.

Mr. Charles A. Morey, of and Miss Sarah H. Davis, of McKinley, Mo. Moore Brady In Chanute, Janu ary 10th.

1897. by Rev. A. M. Wyman, Mr.

George Moore and Miss Maggie I. Brady, Dotn or Pittsburg. DIED. White In Sherman township, January fith, 1897, of heart failure, Mrs. Louise White, aged 84 years.

The remains will be shipped to Delphos, Kansas, for burial. Sanders In Pittsburg, Jan. Bth, 1897, Alvin Franklin, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Sanders, aged 5) years.

Tribune. Masengai.e At Litchfield. January 7th, 1897' of typhoid fever, Walter Masengale, aged 10 years. Tribune. Cook Near Opolis, Jan.

8th, 1897, of croup, the infant son of Mrs. N. D. Cook, aged 17 months. Tribune.

Starr At his home on East Park Ave nue, Pittsburg. January 11th, 1897, of complicated diseases, Simon Peter Starr, aged 07 years. Tribune. Moore In Pittsburg, January 18th, 1897, William Moore, aged about SO years. He was the father of Charles, Philip, George and J.

T. Moore, who are publishing the Headlight under the firm name of Wm. Moore's Sons. The deceased was connected with the paper for a number of years, but returned some months ago. He was a lifelong newspaper publisher, and a man of force and character.

THE TEXT BOOK QUESTION. Monmouth, Jan. 13th, 1897. Editors Press: And so our "Voter1 has found time to answer some of the "monkey arguments" of his opponents. If I were be it seems to me that I would be rather slow in admitting that I knew nothing of the arguments that appealed to anything other than reason.

What a state of Innocence he must enjoy! If he never heard of an argument that appealed to man's prejudices, either religious or politi cal, what man would say that he does not envy him his position If such be the case, he must have instinctively learned some of the ideas or theories found in his arguments against this question of uniformity of text books. Not being able to answer the arguments we presented, he attempts to carry nis point by ridicule, burlesque, and sarcasm, the instruments that the man who has ex hausted all else is compelled to adopt. We don't care to follow you there, but if you will stick to the point and answer argu ment I am with you. This question cer tainly has arguments on both sides, as all great questions have, and the man who flat ters himself so much as to say he knows all about this question deserves to be-given a position next to "King Grover" when he is crowned four years hence, as he expects to be. The "Voter" still has an apparently igue idea of what rights and powers are possessed bo our legislators.

He does not believe rights and powers can be delegated to others, even though it be done by a ma jority. He does not believe that a majority of the people are capable of knowing what they need, but must listen to a few chronic kickers who are afraid their children will learn the same thing that some child across the way learns, and so become like him. That is variety for you with a vengeance Let us follow his logic. No uniformity on earth, none in heaven; therefore hell must be full of it. Wonderful, isn't it! We will agree with you, sir, that Kansas ought never pattern after such a place as that, but we fail to find any proof that would lead us to any such conclusions.

No uniformity on earth! Let us see. How about the laws which govern and control the universe? The worlds and stars as they move through space are governed by a uni form law. No change, no variety there. Such as creation's dawn revealed still holds sway and will continue to rule till time shall be no more. God's rules are all uniform.

He does not make a law today and change it tomorrow His laws are equally binding on saint, a well as sinner. His Son, while here on earth, even prayed for unity. But now our brother from Greenbush would reverse such a prayer and say "Oh, Father, grant that Thy people may be allowed to remain scattered, each contending with the other that their particular creed is right; and, above all else, don't allow them to pass a law that would compel us to have our chil dren to study the same books, for in that way Thy church might be united." When any man gets so far above the ma jority that he fears being contaminated by it he certainly does not appreciate the blessings of a republican form of government; but sees his ideal government in the monarchies of Europe. To all such, I say: "Peace be with you. I prefer to remain where the will of the majority is the law of the land." A.

A. Bumuarneh. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP. Stock Personal Religious Other Notes. Farlincitox, Jan.

13, 1897. Weill. Well! We are having pleasant weather for January, but lagrippe is trav eling everywhere, and sometimes gets a tight grasp on some of the young as well as the old. Anyway, he ye scribbler a good shake. Shook sb hard that no Items roat-hed tlio Punss from this place last week.

Mr. Dorman, shipped one car of fat stock from here Monday. B. C. Kedlon shipped a car of line fut cuttle Monday at this place.

F. It. Cornelius shipped two cars of fut cattle Sunday. Dr. Keelor and J.

M. Bruce made a business trip to Girard Monday, and Dr. Keeler went again today. Rumor says will be the sound of wedding bolls near town In tho near fu- I turo, our policv ot doing business, vve buy an Kinds 01 gram ana produce, paying all we possibly can afford, and often more; selling everything at the lowest prices consistent with good business; cutting our profits to a very close margin, that we may help the people all we can these close times; requiring no one to pay another fellow's bill; by getting our pay as we go. DRY Just now we are giving excep tionally GOOD BARGAINS all through this department.

20 bolts of canton flannels, price reduced 20 per now ottered at (J, 4, and Big reduction in prices of dress all prices, owing to quality, i i. it 111U1I. U1UH 13. laawniaLui IIUUVI. tllVtVO.

closing out at cost. A bale of fine L.L. muslin at indigo prints prints at 5 cents. 21 pairs rjoys Doots, inos. 11 tion.

If the regular fees had been pre sented for payment and allowed be would be entitled to $120, which we now cheerfully tender him to dispose of as he sees fit, and the board of county commissioners further say that said Honorable Mayor H. W. Haldeman one of the few overseers of the poor of this oounty whose accounts upon all oc casions have been absolutely correct. and whose bills have always been allowed without being- reduced in a single instance. Nor have the board of county commissioners everhau to request the said Honorable Mayor W.

Haldeman to be more conseva- ativeor careful in regard to the expenditures for the poor, and yet upon all oe easterns the needy poor of said city.have been amply provided for by him. Now, in consideration of the manner in which the deserving poor of the city of Girard have been taken care of and for the conservative action of Honor ble Mayor H. VV. Haldeman In the matter, the board of county commissioners heartily endorse such management as commendable, and hereby offer their one and united thanks in appreciation of the same. Further, that the mayor of Girard has refused to receive the amount tendered him unless Chairman Brant and Commissioner Jones suggest, or assists him, in distributing the sum mentioned among the deserving charities or Christian societies of the city.

The two mentioned members of the board, taking the liberal suggestion of Mayor Haldeman in good faith, hereby designate, under separate heads, how to dispose of the money among the wor thy and progressive Christian societies of the city DISTRIBUTION, Oil SUGGESTION, OF CHAIRMAN J. K. DKANT, Methodist Church 10 00 Presbyterian 10 00 Christian 10 00 Episcopal 10 00 Catholic 10 00 Baptist 10 00 too 00 COMMISSIONER DISTRIBUTION. Methodist Church ft! 7 Presbyterian 11 ft On- Free Methodist Church 6 ffi Episcopal Cutholic 7 Colored Methodist Church 0 Baptist (i 07 Christian Church 6 07 BuptUt (white) oo MAYOR'S ACCEPTANCE. Gentlemen of the Board of County Com missioners of Crawford County, Kansas: 1 hereby acknowledge the receipt of warrantiNo.

2888, amount $120.00, issued January 8th, 18U7, and hereby express my sincere thanks for the above action, and heartily concur in the sug-; g-ested distribution of the same. H. W. Haldeman, Mayor of the City of Girard. The -board of county commissioners adjourned at 2 o'clock, p.

to meet January 11th, at 11 a. m. John Ecker, J. K. Brant, County Clerk.

Chairman. The board of county commissioners matin regular session at 11:30, a. January 11th, 1897, Charles Jones and women's, misses' and children's arctic overshoes closing out at cost. Men's heavy work shoes, 1.25 Beans. We took advantage 75 bags (of 3 bushels each) of strictly choice hand-picked Michigan white beans.

There is nothing better and more nutritious or as cheap in the eating line as properly cooked white beans. A nice dish ol baked beans is good enough for a king. 12 lb. for 25c, 50 lb. for $1.

Salt pork to season them with at 5c a pound. Honey Sorghum. We are and have only three more lelt. We do not expect to be able to buy any more of this brand made from cane grown on upland in Missouri very thick, clear, and delicious. Every one pronounces it the best they ever saw.

Get a sample before it is gone. Per gallon, 30c. Cheese. Another invoice of from the factory; If you like good cheese at a price you can a fiord to eat it, try some of this. 12 i cents; 5 pounds or more at 10c Canned Corn.

Sweet, delicious sugar corn, new crop rremont (Shenandoah, la.) brand, just as nice and fresh as a new-picked ronsting ear. Per can, 5c. Potatoes. White Neshannock (Iowa) potatoes, 10 cents. White Pearl (Minn.) potatoes, 50c.

Oat Flake, 4 packages of Columbia, 25 cents. Tomatoes, 3 large cans Polk's best, 25c. Flour Girard make and Spring River (Mo.) brand at 1.20 per sack, guaranteed to please. A car of No. 1 best salt always in salt.

STICKLER.