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The Monitor-Press from Wellington, Kansas • 8

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THE WEIiUHGTON MONITOIfr-PBESS JAMTARY 1, 1902. .8 HERRICK-ROBBINS. wedding cake, tied with white ribbon and holly. (Continued from 1st page.) DEAD AT THIRTY-SIX. eceased's moral strength and spiritual The wedding gifts were of great CD IB.

beauty and value. The groom's father's gift was a check for $1,000, while that steadfastness, and the loss our city has AT- sustained in his death. A verv larsre of Mr. Robbins was a case of table silver. IN AND AROUND WELLINGTON.

Many relatives and friends from abroad sent handsome remembrances. The procession of mourners followed the remains to Prairie Lawn cemetery, where they were laid to rest beside the grave of little Mary, to await the resurrection of the just. bride's presents to her bridesmaids were A Brilliant Wedding Ceremony at the First Congregational Church. A wedding in which two members of Wellington's most prominent, families were united In marriage was solemnized last Thursday evening, December 26th. at the First Cengregatioual church, Ib the presence of a large and fashionable audience.

The contracting parties were Mr. Harold W. Herrick, oldest son of Judge and Mrs. J. T.

Herrick, and seal rings of Roman gold, and those of DEAR the groom to the ushers and best man, opal scarf pins. John Stetler is in receipt of a letter announcing the drain at Yalpariso, Indiana, on December 21st, of Dr. B. B. Freeman, formerly a homeopathic physician of this place.

His death was quite sudden, though following a protracted illness. He was buried in Chicago. The out-of-town guests of the occasion Wellington Markets. (Corrected to Janum 1. 1902.1 were Mrs.

urace Wilkinson, an aunt, Wheat, hard 71e Wheat, soft S0c and Miss Claudine Wilkinson, a cousin of the bride, and Miss Ella Gurnee, of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Wood and daughters, Vida, Mabel, Louise and 75C Oats 55c Hay, per ton.

$Sra10 Ruth, of Topeka, uncle, aunt and cous Miss Edna Kobbins, daughter ana only child of Mr. F. K. Bobbins, president of the Farmers State bank. Both are prominent in society, and their wedding was one of the important events of the holiday "season.

The church was decorated in exquisite taste for the ceremony with ground ins of the groom; Miss Elizabeth Cole, of Topeka, daughter of Geo. E. Cole, Hogs Cattle Beef, Butter Eggs, trade 25c Yours for a Happy New Year, George Nixon, of Peck.is now deputy for County Clerk Wood. R. A.

Anderson went to Kansas City with a load of hogs to-day. Frank MIexsell left last Friday to visit for several weeks in New York and Pennsylvania. J. L. Bowdish, of Wichita, was In attendance at the funeral of Sumner VVhitson last Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Fry returned Tuesday from an absence of several months in California.

D. A. Espy came up from Hennes- Bey Sundav to attend the funeral of his long-time friend, Sumner Whitson. Fred Volls and wife are here from the Indian Territory on a visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

W. II. Volls. Malcom McDonald has gone to Blackwell to take charee of his brother- auditor of state; Mr. and Mrs.

George Grace, an uncle and aunt of the groom, and Rev. Fred Grace and wife, of Mul 4c pine, holly and mistletoe, in keeping Springs 4c5c Foster Stewart, son of John T. Stewart, had his face painfully burned and. one eye almost put out by a toy pistol which a young playmate snapped in his face while the two boys were playing together last Saturday. Dr.

the eyj can be saved. Hon. James Lawrence went up to Topeka Thursday, where he was called to consult with the other Republican judges who are to take oiSce on January 12th under Governor Stanley's appointment. The decision of the meeting was that the a ppoin ted judges should go into court on the day their terms were to commence and demand the office. If refused, quo warranto proceedings will tien turkeys 51c The following premiums with all cash purchases.

Call for ticket. The life of William McKinley. Cram's New 20th Century Atlas of the World. Cram's Pictorial Atlas of the Spanish War. The British-Boer War Atlas, A Beautiful Medallion, 15x18, or a Handsome Plate Glass Mirror, 12x 12.

We offer you this week a ladies' fine tl shoe in the latest up- vane; Dr. John Clark, of Wichita, a classmate of the groom at Washburn college; Miss Bessie Hemphill, of Lawrence, and Mr. and Mrs. John D. Share, with the Christmas season, nopes oi ground pine outlined the arches above the pulpit platform.

The right hand Tom turkeys 5c Ducks 4c arr.h Rfirppniner the eastern door was Geese 3c of Alya. completely filled with a portierre or grill of alternate streamers of the pine and Subscribe for Thk Moxttob-Press. broad white satin ribbtn. From the The two young people whose lives are thus happily united are so well known In Wellington that we need say but little concerning them personallv. Mr.

moulding above the central arch festoons of green and white depended to in-law, A. G. Barett large dry poods Herrick is at present court reporter for WE HAVE Ml ABUNDANCE the Nineteenth judicial district, having served nearly four years under Judge OF- McBrlde, and at the expiration of his to-date stplen; extension sole, Goodyear, welt or rope stitched, term of office will take up the practice of law, having been admitted to the bar only a few weeks ago. He is a native in uongoia or dox calf, at the unusually low price of 82,50 born Wellingtonian, and received his education in the public schools of this city and at Washburn college, Topeka. The bride is one of Wellington's fairest young ladies, greatly honored for her many graces of character and kindly disposition.

She has enjoyed" the best CEO. B. DEAR! Clristias is Coras I have fine Palms and educational and musical advantages and graduated last year at Miss Mason's celebrated ladies' school, "The Castle," at Tarrytown, New York. The j'oung couple will make their home for the present at Mr. Robbins' residence, cor ner and Eleventh streets.

Wedding Reception. Mr. and Mrs. L. Clark Dunn, the new and Bostoniensis and other blooming plants.

Hiram ftlyers, Florist South Washington Ave. latter better known here as Miss Cora Plummer, who were married at Kansas City on the 23d, arrived here on Christ mas eve for a few days' visit at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. store.

A. W. Shearman Is canvassing the town securing subscribers for Incandescent lights to be, furnished by the new city plant. Mrs. Olive Splcknall Owen, of Colorado Springs, has been spending the holidays with her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. W. II. Splcknall. Mr.

and Mrs. W. D. Frantz and family, and Captain Frank and Mont Frantz, of Enid, Oklahoma, were in attendance at the funeral of Sumner Whitson, Sunday. Mrs.

Yawter, the aged Bother of Mrs. J. K. Moore, fell last Friday and sustained a fracture of the hip bone. Owing to her advanced age, eighty-one years, the Injury is quite serious.

Willie Carnahan, the twelve-year son of A. Carnahan, ex-reglster of deeds, has been very low with scarlet fever at his father's, four miles south of Belle Plalne. The latest reports are that he is somewhat better. J. V.

Williams, the popular Rock Island agent, is to be transferred to the Enid station this week, a position with more assistants and a better salary. He will be succeeded here on the 4th inst. by E. G. Richards, of Enterprise.

-Cleo Brown and wife, who have been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. Brown, northwest of tows, left for their home in Columbus, Ohio, on Christmas day.

While in Wichita on the previous Monday Mr. Brown was robbed of a $250 diamond shirt stud. Several from this city attended the wedding of Mr. John J. MIcklev and Miss Josephine Pratt at Perth last Thursday evening, among them Mr.

and Mrs. J. J. Hoge. Fletcher Price, Miss Emma Schauer and Tap May.

The latter acted as best mau at the ceremony. The basket ball games on the Third ward school grounds Christmas day. between teams representing the city teachers and the county high school and a light weight team from the ward schools and the second team of the high school, resulted In the defeat of the high school teams in both games. The county high school team tackled F. Plummer, northwest of town.

On Christmas day a reception was tendered and handle all the leading grades. We also MbbMI I Competition in price. Prompt delivery. Full weights, Ind. Phone 56.

Rock flsflaflnd Co. them, at which the relatives and a num mU: ft KM- flT If JrSfes PMWi lc-'Msmm JPMh ber of friends of the family were present and enjoyed an elaborate dinner and ShortliomBiills forSale a aay or social enjoyment. The young couple were the recipients of a number of valuable presents. Mr. Dunn and his bride were fellow students at Park college, Missouri, some I have for galea few Short-horn full blood, rest a few good milch cows, at my farm 5 miles east and 4 south of Wellington.

P.O. Box 303. J. E. WEBB, Wellington.

years ago. Since graduating he has taken up the study of law in the Kansas City School oi Law and expects to begin practicing there upon his admission to the bar. The young lady completed the course of study in the city high school and graduated, after which she spent several years in California. Later OFFICIAL. STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF THE SECURITY STATE BANK, WELLINGTON.

KANSAS. AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS DECEMBER lO. IQOI. she took a course in medical physical culture in Kansas City, and has since been giving instruction in this specialty with marked success. She is a member of the Athenaeum Club, one of the lead; Ing literary and social organizations of the city.

After a few days yislt with relatives and friends in this vicinity they will return to Kansas City, making their LIABILITIES. Capital stock 25,000.00 Surplus fund 25,000.00 Undivided profits 12,547.66 467,373,34 home at 2505 East Ninth street. a tough proposition when they went up RESOURCES. Loans and discounts. 256,117.70 Overdrafts 1,372.39 United States bonds 1,500.00 Revenue stamps 76.64 Furniture and fixtures 600.00 Cash and sight exchange 270,254.27 $529,921.00 Marriage Licenses.

L. L. Swan, 22.. i Susie Bowles, 20 Qulncy, 111. against Fred Roberts and his Mayneld huskies at football this afternoon.

Roberts had the ball most of the time, and once when Wellington got it on a fluke, clawed Into the bunch and took It away. The score was: Roberts, 19: $529,921.00 F. S. Avery, 44 Mt. Hope Clara Wood, 26 Mt.

Hope the chandelier in front, where they W. H. BURKS, Cashier. The above statement is correct, Chas. A.

Wilcox, 34 Emma Oathout, 3G. Wellington were caught up with a'ribbon against a background of mistletoe. In the left- hand arch the streamers were draped Frank A. Taylor, 24 Caldwell I Maude E. Sharp, 21 Caldwell gracefully curtain-wise from the top of the arch.

Bunches of holly and mlstle Elmer J. Buffington, 2G. I Maggie E. Alley, 23 toe were massed at various points and the piers dividing the arches were wound with festooons of the prevailing jW. G.

Hutchison, 43 Mary E. lames, 3S South Haven W. O. Kirby, 23 Wellington colors. The choir platform, occupied by the orchestra, was screened with a 1 Llnnle House, 17 Portland border of palms, oleanders and ferns The decorations were designed by Miss Ella Gurnee, of Chicago, a school friend November of the bride.

$95 Reward. Stolen, on the night of 2Gth, one light gray mare, years old; weight, 1,200 lbs. A lew moments after 8 o'clock the about six Mane and processional, Mendelssohn's wedding tall has dark streaks: good traveler; has march, by the orchestra announced the coming of the bridal party. Down the scum on one eye. Supposed to be hitched to an old top-buggy, end spring; broad aisle facing the altar came Miss Claudlne Wilkinson, a cousin of the left side of top is lower than right side, January first, nineteen hundred and two, The old year is dead, let us ring in the new.

With old Father Time we slways keep pace, And only the newest can be found at this place. Ask to see the latest styles Nos. 511, 520 and 548 in "QUEEN QUALITY," the famous shoe for women. "Queen Quality' are the handsomest, best-fitting and easiest shoes on the feet of any shoes obtainable. They are modeled on lines that are absolutely correct and impart to the foot a graceful and attractive appearance.

And don't forget our Minnehaha line of Children's Shoes. I wish you all a prosperous and happy new year, bride, as flower girl, dressed in white caused by spring being broken. aud carrying a large shower bouquet of Sumner county will pay $50 for arrest and conviction, and the owner, William American Beauty roses. She was fol lowed by six little ribbon-bearers, Paul George. $25 for return of mare.

E. A. ine Murray, Fannie Hunter, Anna Hall, Mary Kramer, Maude Hoge and Josa Miller will pay $20 for buggy and har ness. Arrest, held, and wire. C.

C. Shawveh, Sheriff. Smith, who formed an aisle through which the bridal party passed. Then came the ushers, Dr. John Clark, of be commenced at once in the supreme court.

Mr. Lawrence resigned last week as member of the legislature and at onco filed his oath of office with the secretary of state and with the district clerks of both Sumner and Cowley counties. Dr. Edward Smith, for many years a leading physician and druggist of Oxford, died at Russelville, Arkansas, November 24th, and his remains were interred at that place. The doctor was a southerner by birth and served in the confederate army.

He came to Oxford eighteen years ago, where he built up a fine practice. Shortly after settling in that locality he was married to Roxanna Humphreys, who with a daughter survives him. i The ladles of the Cary circle gave their anniversary banquet at the residence of Mrs. C. A.

Gambrill on New Year's eve. A large number of guests, including the husbands of the members, were present and enjoyed the gastro-nomlcal and literary feast. The supper was an elegant spread, which was supposed to cost only a quarter a plate, but the men folks are on the hunt for. the woman who drew up the plans, and specifications. They want to get her receipt.

Besides the supper the company enjoyed music and readings from Whitcomb Riley, Rudyard Kipling and Eugene Ware by Mrs. C. J. Humphrey, Mrs. J.

T. nerrick, Mrs. Geo. C. Wakefield and Miss Lulu Renn.

Mrs. Amelia -Roberts died at her home on South Jefferson avenue at 3:15 o'clock last Thursday afternoon of blood poisoning, after a week's Illness. She was the wife of R. A. Roberts, a daughter of John Anderson and a sister of Miss Hannah Anderson.

The deceased was born in Sweden, July 12, 1861. She came with her family to this country at the age of ten and resided for some years at Bloomlngton, Illinois, and later in Missouri. She was married In that state to R. A. Roberts in 1S82.

Beside her husband she is survived by five children, two sons and three daughters. The funeral was held at 10 o'clock on Sunday morning at the residence, and was conducted by Rev. E. E. Stautfer, pastor of the Lutheran church, into which communion she was confirmed in childhood.

The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of many friends. Wellington, 0. The coroner's jury found that Hugo Carlander's death was not a case of suicide but accidental. The gun was nn old weapon which would not stand cocked, and the testimony showed that in poking around under a straw rick with the butt it was probable that the piece was accidentally discharged. Car-lander's health wa9 improving and it was not thought he had any motive for killing himself.

A member of the Stevens Uncle Tom's Cabin company named Yannetta was drowned at Caldwell on Monday. 'With a companion he attempted to cross Bluff creek on the ice, but when about half way oyer both broke through. The other man had a hard struggle to save himself and was unable to render anv aid to his companion, who was unable to swim and soon sank. The home of the deceased was in Muncie, Indiana. The city council was in session nearly three hours Monday evening fixing up an ironclad contract for Mr.

Patltz, the new consulting engineer cf the electric light plant, to sign. There was some talk of revoking Mr. Patitz contract and making a new one with Mr. Overton, the Topeka expert, but the Milwaukee man had a whole stack of letters and endorsements before the council, which carried the day In his fayor. William Archer, "the Santa Fe's water-service expert, was here Monday, and under his direction an experimental well was put dewn near the sand-bed between the main line and Hunnewell branch tracks.

A good-vein of water was struck only a few feet below the surface. The company is figuring on putting in an auxiliary plant of its own to avoid being put to further Inconvenience by the failure of the city's water supply. J. Schofield, who was a partner of A. D.

Speed In the Arlington hotel some years ago, has been engaged by 'Mr. Tegder, the new proprietor, to take charge of the hotel for the coming year. Mr. Schofield is an experienced hotel man who enjoys an extended acquaintance with the travelling public. He arrived in the city a few days ago and with Mr.

Tegder has been planning extensive improvements as well as a complete renovation of the hotel property. Wichita, and Roy Hitchcock, of this city, followed bv the bridesmaids, Miss Vlda Wood, of Topeka, a cousin of the fo) A lo)ra groom, and Miss Bessie Hemphill, of LfM Lawrence, and by the maid of honor. IT AlAi Miss Ella Gurnee, of Chicago. The ladies were becomingly attired in white For Stylish Footwear. batiste, wore bridesmaid veils and carried shower bouquets of roses.

The bride followed, leasing on the arm of her father. Her costume was of cream- colored poplin, with lace and spangled net. Her bridal veil was gath ered at the brow with a sunburst -of Ayyvyyyvy diamonds and pearls, the groom's wed Harry Colhouer came home last Thursday from Fort Russell, Wyoming. Harry Is in very poor health and he secured a sixty-day leae of absence, which gives him about thirty days to be at home. Since he was here about a year ago he has not been able to be on duty and has been stationed at different forts along the western coast.

His mother was probably the happiest woman in Sumner county when she met her soldier boy again, but his health is discouraging. Conway Star. Eczema No Cure, No Pay. Your druggist will refund your money if Boro-Carbol Salve fails to cure ring-worm, tetter, old ulcers and sores, pimples and blackheads on the face, itching humors, blind, bleeding or itching piles, and all skin diseases, no matter of how long standing. Price, 25 cents.

For sale by all druggists, Via Santa Fe. Western Retail Implement and Vehicle Dealers' association, Kansas City, Missouri, January 14th to 16th, 1902. Rate of one regular fare plus $1, on certificate plan. T. E.

Pukdy, Agent. ding gift. She carried a bouquet of lilies of the valley. At the altar the bridal party were I A met by the officiating ministers. Rev.

E. McClain and Rev. Fred Grace, of Mulvane, and by the groom and grooms man, his brother Walter, who had entered through the east door. The HANKING you for your lib- 1 II II II II II II -km marriage service was impressively pro nounced by Rev. Mr.

McClain, and the eral patronage in the past responses were fully and clearly given. I aodl The ceremony included the giving away of the bride by her father, and the sealing of the nuptial vow by the em and soliciting its continuance for the future, I am, wishing you a Happy and Prosperous New Year, blematlc wedding ring. At its close prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Grace, the groom's cousin, and the bridal party retired from the church to the music TV.

H. BURKS. Caihier. of the wedding march as a recessional Very truly, TITOS. J.

GARLAND, President. HENRY F. SMITH, Vice President. W. II.

SCHCLTE, Aia't Cashier Other selections were played as the assembly was leaving the house. D. P. WETZEL, OFFICE IN MARBLE BLOCK. WELLINGTON KANSAS.

After the church ceremony a recep PDATT Putos'p eromis Mew tion was held at the residence of the ESTABLISHED JUNE 1897. THE SECURITY STATE BANK. WELLINGTON. KANSAS. bride's father, on North street, where the young couple received the congratu THE GROCER.

lations oi meir relatives ana many friends. The house was decorated with red carnations, hollj and mistletoe. A T. F. Randolph Co.

Fire. Tornado and Accident Insurance written at low rates in g-ood companies. Farm and city property for sale and rent. Life Insurance Policies bought or loans made on same. 8uretjr bonds, farm loans cheap.

Office in ear of Wellington National BanJfc. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, $50,000. Loans Money on personal and chattel security at lowest rates of interest. Also Loans on Heal Estate. YOUR BUSINESS RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED dainty wedding was served, under the direction of the young ladles of the Prentis club, of which the bride is a member.

During the supper the orchestra rendered an elaborate musical program. The souvenirs were boxes jof.

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