The Clay Center Dispatch from Clay Center, Kansas • 3

XTbe Cla Center Ispatcb: Hewg pajc, 3 ABOUT THE COUNTY. LOCAL PICK-UPS. DEATH'S HEAVY HAND. lively interest in everything concerning creameries, and their untiring, unselfish efforts to help each other along and to stimulate the farmer to support the creameries is well known. All honor to the creamerymen of Kansas! The Creamery Journal.

era ins PERSONALS Mrs. fcllen Johnston Passed Away Tester-day Afternoon. Mrs. Ellen Johnston, wife of Ex-Mayor John C. Johnston, died yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, after an illness of many months, consumption being the cause of her death.

The funeral will be held at the family residence to-morrow (Friday) morning: at 10 o'clock. Rev. W. A. Crawford of the First Methodist church the services.

lei HEW SPRING EM week, two young gentlemen and Mr. Jellum, director. Farmers are disposing of their corn and oats at "redemption prices" maybe to invest in Grover's bonds. The Y. P.

6: C. E. at the Parallel church observed Endeavor day Sunday with appropriate exercises. Miss Hilma Olson was going to St. Joe, but cannot at present because of an accident.

In getting into a cart sheslipped. striking the patilla. causing a very painful injury. District S7 will have a box supper Thursday evening, February the benefit of the school. A program will be prepared.

Each young lady bring a box and young gentleman come and buy a box. Everybody invited. Morganville. Joe Morgan is improving slowly. Mrs.

Dan Robertson is on the sick list. Mr. Phil Clampitt is getting better 3 3 ON ALL WAGON ROADS LEADING TO OUR STORE! Dr 655 8 J. W. Mettler has returned from Florida.

A. Sohns left Monday for Cripple Creek. Miss Clara Read went to Kansas City Sunday. Frankie Moss returned to St. Marys Tuesday.

Myer Frishman went to Cripple Creek yesterday. Mrs. E. D. Moore is in Washington this week.

Colonel Gifford was slightly better this morning. G. P. Baker was down from Clifton this morning. J.

B. Case was over from Abilene the first of this week. Mr. and Mrs. A.

D. Ashbaugh left for Jennings, Monday. Frank Haskell came up from St. Joe Saturday, returning Monday. tea per can.

Peck- again. 40 cans of Peas in one day at 5c. ham's is the Store. Electa, Mrs. Anna H.

Jones; warden, Thomas Jones; sentinel. G. W. Downs; chaplain, C. C.

Coleman; marshal, Wesley McLaughlin; organist, Mrs. E. F. Stackpole. The visitors were: Mrs.

Eda M. Orme, Mrs. Mattie Turner, Mrs. Addie Allen, Mrs. Nettie Carmody, Mrs.

Sarah E. Griffin, Miss Ida Griffin, Mrs. Anna Easterday, Messrs Cyrus Allen, William A. Easterday, and Sidney Orme. They returned to Junction City Friday.

lo be Given Friday, February SI, 1890. Ye menne and women ne of ye First Baptiste church will give an olden tyme partye on ye eve of ye birth of George Washington in honor of his one hundred and sixty-fourthe birthday, at ye spacious brick inn, which is set down at ye corner of Fifth and Dexter streets in ye town of Clay Center. A pleasing and edifying entertayn-ment will be produced as follows: A national hymne, by ye conRresratlon. An original readinc. by Felicia Neverstop.

A worldlie gouge, by ye chorus. The little hatchet, by Abijab Bumpus. The honest boy. by Jemima Waggletongue Doolittle. Little by little, by Eugnemla Lobllla Polly-wog.

Dialogue, by George and Martha Washington. Patriotic songe. by ye chorus. General Washington, by Intrepid Ilarebones. A lecture, by Kevenhappuch Jobson.

Honest little chopper, by Theophilus lggle-springs. Something to remember, by Prlcilla Ann I'et- 'ngsl. Our own dear Washington, Mistress Deliverance Higglns. Who knows, by Ezekiel Hepworthy. Hours, by Aunt Polly Bassett.

Worldlie songe. by ye chorus. When I was a boy, by Elder Ebinezer Starlight. Purity, by Charity Bagster Spriggs and Aunt Tabitha Hopkins. Patriotic songe, by ye chorus.

chain of dates, all ye menne and womenne. Auld lang syne, by ye chorus. N. 15. Ye latchstring wyll be hung out at 5:30 p.

m. and ye younge womenne W3'll begin to serve a good lunch of substantial food. N. B. Ye candles will be lit at 7:30 o'clock.

N. B. For as muche as ye younge womenne who singe are shame faste, ye younge menne are desired to look 1 to r3 Dr. Boyd was in Clay Center last Saturday. J.

XV. Howell went to Clay Center last Tuesday. The voting folks enjoved a sleigh On Friday, February 14, we will open our new stock ol Brief News Items From the Mote Book of Our Localizers Trade Painters. For Stoves, Hardware, Tinware, Plumbing, Bicycles, Upholstering, Furniture repairing. Bicycle repairing, Or any work in tin, wood or iron, Go to Bicycles for sale at McAnlis'.

Bicycles for rent at McAnlis'. Bicycles from S40 toSlOOat Valentines at the Pioneer drug store. A. J. Harris" is the place to buy your groceries.

A 125-leaf tablet for 3 cents at Bough-ton Munson's. Go to Alten's bakery for bread, cakes, buns or pies. Clothing clearance sale at Robinson Need's this month. Don't forget that wall paper at Boughton Munson's. A good eight-room house to rent.

Inquire of Mrs. I. M. Selts. Eggs and batter wanted in exchange for groceries by A.

J. Harris. You will always get the lowest prices on flour at Harris' grocery. A span of mules was sold at auction on the street last Saturday for $1. Take your bicycle to McAnlis' and have it fitted up for spring riding.

Wanted, horses and cattle to pasture. Write Fred Pacey, Miltonvale, Kan. 5 Ten dollars cash gets fifteen dollars worth of clothing at Robinson Need's just now. The M'liss charity society will meet with Mrs.W.V. Heusted Tuesday afternoon next.

Born, on Tuesday, February 11, to Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Downs of this city, a daughter.

Dixon Kay's pictures are the standard for uniformity, reliability and permanency. Highest price paid for wheat, corn and oats, by M. G. Patterson, at Wil-der's elevator. ride on Friday night.

Mrs. A. C. Howe, of Guthrie, is 1 visiting a sister at Idana, her old home. Spring Dress Goods.

Our Myer Frishman has just returned from the eastern mar George Hayes, of Clyde, was visiting friends here over night last Monday. Mrs. Clampitt returned from her visit to Manhattan last Friday evening. Miss Alta Hemphill entertained a few Traveling Passenger Agent Garvey Colorado Potatoes at 50c are the cheapest. Bulk Coffee, no picture cards or premiums to pay for.

Fine Rice at 5c. Our 5.c Tea is not sold at 10c in packages. We have ioc Tea il you want it. Bulk Oysters, Celery, Cabbage. Turnips, Sweet Potatoes, Can Corn and Tomatoes, Maple Syrup and Buckwheat Flour of the Wabash was in the city yester day.

of her little friends last Satnrdav after In Memory of Mrs. W. W. Vlnzant. Christians, are you still repining? Do Tour tears unbidden spring? Let your lamps be brightly shining, not weep, rejoice and sing." There's do mournins? In that country Where immortal spirits roam: "Iet me hear the voice ol sinking.

Do not weep, I'm going home." (Jod has granted her petition Thnt her band unstricken be. So she might teach out to Jesus As she crossed the narrow sea. Christians, plant the wild moss roses O'er her quiet lonesome mound: Let the sweetest prairie flowers Bloom above the hallow'd ground. Io not think that she forever Sleeps within the darksome cell: She has gone where harp-strings quiver And triumphant anthems swell. Tls so sweet to trust in Jesus, lx-ath has lost his mighty sting! As I near the heavenly portals.

Weep no more, rejoice and sing!" N. H. LHMoS, Jit. The following resolutions were adopted bv the I'nion league of Exeter and Bethel. No.

1 1 1, February 2, 1890: Whereas, The hand of death has rested upon the beloved mother of our worthy sister In the league, and called her to a higher sphere of activity, we, the memlMjrs of Union league, desire to express our high esteem and appreciation of hf-r many noble qualities of head and heart. Therefore l)C It Kesolved, That In the death of Mother Vln zant the church has lost one of her most worthy memlmrs. the family a true companion and loving mother, the community an ever-helping hand In time of need: that by this providence of an ail-wise God we are reminded that one by one we are teing called away to try the realities of an unseen world. Kesolved. That to her family wc extend our profound sympathy.

'We share with them the weight their affliction. We-shall cherish in our memories the high Christian character of the departed and her ever willing and eminent service for the cause of her beloved Saviour. Kesolved, That a copy of these resolutions be presented to our worthy sister and family, that a copy be placed on the records of thejeague, and a copy be published in the county papers. I S. stasets, J.

TlIl. J. E. Tompkins. Committee.

A. II. Chaffee arrived from Corinth, 1 ket where he has selected one of the largest and nobbiest lines Tuesday, to attend to some matters of business. Chas. Allison and Will Farr took the Brief Bits of Information as to Doings at Broughton.

Miss Jennie Graham is reported as being quite sick. George Snyder made a business trip to Wakefield Wednesday of last week. Arthur Remington returned from a visit with his brother at Kansas City Sunday. R. Schenkoenigcame in from Phillips-burg with one car of cattie, Friday of last week.

County Superintendent Carson was a visitor at our schools Wednesday, February 5. C. O. Huntress will move to Clay tenter this week where he will make his future home. XV.

F. Carter, agent for the Shawnee Fire Insurance company, was in the city Tuesday. Albert and George Mall shipped two fine car loads of hogs to Kansas City Monday night. Rod Schenkoenig carries a full line of "neck ties" in connection with his other business. One of Billy Ristice's little girls was bitten in several places by a vicious dog while on her way home from town Wednesday.

The I'nion Pacific freight was delayed here Saturday morniag almost an hour on account of getting a few cars otf the track. Cause, defective crossing. We are to have a new firm in our town under the name of Montgomery Montgomery, dealers in butter, eggs, and poultry of all kinds. We predict for the boys a successful business. Mrs.

Huntress met with what might have been quite a serious accident one day last week: while coming down stairs she lost her footing and fell to the bottom. Luckily however, bhe only sustained a few bruises. Rod thinks he has a great joke on Oscar Bonecutter. Maybe he has. but we are not inclined to believe all he says (not that we doubt his word in the least.) He says he stopped off between trains at Lebanon, Oscar's old home, and while there of course he got dry, as the weather was very warm.

He stepped into what looked like a Kansas joint and called for a "long and short" and all the other names a person has to use. to get a drink, but all in vain: he couldn't get a drop. He then told the bar-tender that he was a stranger there, but that made no difference. Rod was getting desperate and was just going to demand a drink at the point of his revolver when a happy thought struck him. lie thought as a last resort he would tell him he was acquainted with Oscar.

He did so and all the bartender said was: "Did you say a gallon?" Wakefield. J. II. Kerby was down from Clay the past week. Mr.

Perry shiped three car loads of cattle Monday night. Mr. Blake spent Sunday with the home folks at Clay Center. C. Moltrie shipped one car of cattle and one of hogs Tuesday night.

of Dress Goods ever brought 4 -sr- Rock Island passenger Tuesday afternoon for Cripple Creek. A.C.Baker, of Junction City, is in Clay collecting for the Altman-Miller noon. Dan Robertson left for Missouri last Tuesday morning fo look up a location before moving his family. L. P.

W. Johnson and family leave for western Missouri, where they expect to live in the future. An agent for the Kansas City Daily World was rustling around this town for subscriptions last Monday. There was an experience social at Mr. Wheeler's Thursday evening of this week at which each lady told in rhyme how she earned the dollar given towards the pastor's salary.

farm machinery people. At WILL PECKHAAVS W. A. Robinson, of Hayes township. had a stroke of paralysis Friday, but is now somewhat improved.

Mrs. Graham, of Lawrence, to this city. This trip was specially made for the selection of Dress Goods and the bills show that he has bought heav-Uy and at great reduction in prices, so you may look for grand styles, big assortments and immense values, which will be ready for inspection tomor waie from them wnen tney singe lest was called to the bedside of her mother, Mrs. J. S.

Clark, of Blaine, last week. they be confused in their minds and falter. Miss Winnie Smith is here visiting N. 15. Please preserve these pro with her father and Miss Sparks, her grams.

GOLD IN PAYING QUANTITIES Said to Have Boon Dleouvoredl mm Jey Crook. Waaalntrtawa Cooaty. For some months there hare twen rumot of the discovery of gold along Joy creek, north of this city, but it is only within the past few days that the hopes of the prospectors hare been rewarded with assurances of certainty that the yellow metal ia there in paying quantities. Some time ago an old California min annt, having arrived from Chicago r. U.

le menne and womenne sin gers: Betsey Makepeace intnrop Susanna Abigail Sparrowhawk, Jerusha Will and Frank Tolles, who recently left this county for Huntsville, have opened a real estate and rental agency there. Hepworthy Stark, 1'ricilla Allien. Praiseworthy Winslow, Jeddidiah Tubbs, Ichabod Crane. Blossom row, Friday. Ex-Register Eustace returned to Spriggs, Phineas Playsharp, Squire er commenced investigation and in Higgins.relig an uuren.

several places found the ore. but the Wakefield Saturday, his labors as a servant of the people, for a time at least, being finished. question was whether there wasenough Sherman. Burt Wynn will work for V. A.Stewart this season.

Grant Coultice will work Mr. Whit-zel's farm this season. Our sportsmen have been enjoying the late snow hunting rabbits. Charley Cox returned from St. Joe, where he had been to have his eyes treated.

Lew Lee and his sisters Clay and Hose, of Hiley, were vi-iting friends here last week. Wm. Law, a nephew of J. J. Law who has lived here the past year, has returned to his former home in Tennessee.

The temperance play and supper at the church the 7th was a success, notwithstanding the bad weather. which kept a good many at home. The proceeds amounted to a little over Should Be Encouraged. The Coronado Military Band associa Abram Fratt. Died, yesterday, of paralysis, Abram l'ratt, aged sixty-nine years.

The funeral services were held at the home three miles northeast of town this forenoon at 11 o'clock and the remains were laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery. Mrs. Pratt preceded him to the grave but a few weeks. A SURPRISING RULING- Judge l'hlllp Leave the Aim ooi Dim-ace Salt In Peculiar Condition. Messrs.

P. M. Conrad and Chas. Downing returned last Thursday afternoon from Kansas City where they had been summoned as witnesses in the damage case of Mrs. Scenia At wood against the Hock Island and I'nion Pacific railroad companies for SIo.immi for the death of her husband in the famous Linwood wreck on trial before the federal court in that city.

The ease went out of court on a nonsuit taken by the plaintiff. Judge Philips announced that he would sustain the demurrers of tath railway companies to the petition and evidence of the plaintiff and there was nothing left but to take a nonsuit and bring the proceedings on a new petition in this or some other court. The ruling of Jutlge Phillips leaves the suit in a peculiar condition. He holds that the I'nion Pacific company is not liable for damages sustained by any of its employes on account of the carelessness of men in charge of any of the Kock Island trains, and that the Hock Island company is not liable for damages for the reason that between Topcka and this city its trains are Mrs. A.

Brodioe, near Morganville, is very sick with malarial fever. Dr. tion of Clay Center (incorporated) was organized last Friday in Lawyer Cole John II. Milligan and Mary E. Cayin were united in marriage by Judge Lari-more Monday.

The county commissioners are in session to-day considering bids for the building of bridges. Eight very fine single comb brown Leghorn cockerels for sale cheap. Enquire of Tom Jones. Farmers, go to Alten's bakery and lunch room, when you find yourself in town hungry. Sheriff Landis has moved his office to the room over M.

V. Smith's tailoring establishment in the Read block. If yon would always be healthy, keep your blood pure with Hood's Sarsaparilla, the one true blood purifier. Kretzmeier, who is attending her, re man othce. The object ot tne asso From This Date On ports her as improving.

ciation is to purchase instruments for Messrs. Jackson Stewart, who were and give substantial support and back us' to a military oanu organization. so long in the restaurant business here, are now running a laundry at Beloit. The capital stock has been put at one our terms will be strictly spot Ed. Stewart went with them.

thousand shares at 51 per snare, tne Chas. Ernst has moved from the same to be taken by the business men of the town or whoever may be interested in the success of the scheme. Idana neighborhood onto the Sam cash to everybody. Positively no credit. The W.

C. T. V. Last evening the Woman's Christian Temperance I'nion entertained the teachers and board of education at the home of Mrs. Dr.

Reynolds. After a time spent in social converse, cards containing twenty-four questions on the human anatomy were distributed, and the tiny bow of white ribbon in one corner was a reminder of the source Langworthy farm south of town and is Try a pair of Boughton Munson's The officers are: J. W. Hood, presi now a resident ot Clay center. dent; F.JB.

Fullington, vice-president; A. N. Bradley returned Saturday crystal lenses if you wish something good to read with and not tire your C. Coleman, secretary; uliam Dock lonartlvllle. Grandma Lee is sick.

Miss Agnes PhiftVr is sick. Charley Lungren's son has a broken leg. from his trip to Tennessee and other parts of the south, where he had gone eyes ing, treasurer, ine onicers.wiin rreu to justify luucti work. He went numerous samples for assay and the report makes it a paving streak without question. What w'ill be done we eao-not say that there is gold along Joy Creek is no longer questionable.

It is there and will Is? taken out. We may have more to say about this nest week. In this connection it may be well to state that the Joy Creek country was surveyed by Col. l-atshaw. whose son is now clerk of Kansas City.

acd that in he made a report of his survey in which he announced the discovery of gold along Joy Creek, and also in the sand along the Little Bine near the month of Mill Creek. At an early date I). Ballard and his partner. Pierce, prospected along the Bloe in the locality indicated in Col. Lat-shaw's report but found nothing to reward them for their labor.

So far as is known nobody even prospected Joy Creek nntil within the past few months and the discoveries there will no doubt lead to new washing and prospecting about the mouth of Mill Creek. While the Post-Register has no hopes of Joy Creek ever rivaling Cripple Creek as a mining district, it is far from doubting that gold has been found in paying quantities, and it is quite some time ago to dispose oi a car ot W. Parrott, U. E. Need and Morrison, constitute the board of directors.

Do you want that old lounge, that table, those old chairs made as good as Mrs. E. Kerbv has returned to her horses. And Tuesday evening, at the home new at little cost? Take them to Miss Price, who was Mrs. Selts" of the law requiring the teaching of physiology and hygiene in our public schools.

After twenty minutes spent in answering the questions the cards were exchanged, the correct answers read and reported, showing that Laura Cook under the control and direction of and subject to the rules of the I'nion Pacific company. This leaves the employes of the lines where they are subject todamage that has no remedy in the courts, a condition of affairs that of T. S. Morrison, the Ladies Coronado club, an auxiliary to the above associa trimmer last year, will return about the middle of March to take the same old home at Wakefield to reside. Sam Thrush has rented the J.

S. Thompson farm in Gill township. II. Fitzgerald has moved his family into the room back of his shoe shop. tion, was organized.

Of the club Mrs. Peter Nelson was tried before Justice Noble last Friday on the charge of assaulting Mrs. Martha Sundquist. He S. Morrison is president, Mrs.

Will position again. She has been trimming in England, New York and Chicago, is as novel aud surprising as can be imagined. and will be better prepared than ever and Flora Wooden divided the honors of answering the largest number of questions, each having given correct iam Docking vice-president, Miss Ada Patterson treasurer, and Miss Ida Haskell secretary. was acquitted. Do you like music for music's sake J.

Magill returned Thursday from the east, where he has been visiting friends. to suit fastidious customers. unhampered by art? Hear the Original It is announced that D. J. Uanna, of answers to twenty-two.

The association meets again next The ease ends at this point for the time. The attorneys are sure to correct the position and bring another suit, as they differ very much with the judge on the liuhilitv law as given bv Tennesseeans at Gollobers opera Mrs. Dr. Pearson returned from To- Graham county, is working up a boom FRISHMAN Dry Goods Shoe Co. AGENTS FOR THE Celebrated "Clover Brand" Shoes, Best on Earth.

Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. After serving a delicate lunch, the following toasts were proposed and re house February 2t Morrison. peka Saturday, where she has been visiting her parents for a couple of weeks. sponded to: Robinson Need are clearing out This is a srood thing and should be "Relation of thevW.

C. T. U. to the as an anti-Cy. Leland delegate to the national convention.

In this connection, it may not be out of order to submit the question, "What is the matter with Uanna? 'T'roy Chief. their clothiDj? stock this month. Take pushed along. Owing to delay bv sickness Rev. advantage of the opportunity to get him and are sure to take the case to higher court for review.

CHURCH NOTES. Leeds was unable to meet his appointment in St. George's church Sunday teacher," Mrs. Bumsted. "The indespensible traveling bag" was responded to by Mrs.

Evans, and, what you want cheap, Lincoln's Birthday. The Sons of Veterans and friends Mrs. Selts and Moss returned psissitiie that gUl mining may tar a profitable industry in this county this evening. while we failed at first to see the con Miss Kdith Stafford will be home to- day. Miss Klla Kinstrum is home from To-peka.

A Clay Center man, Fred Hausser-111 a 11, just opened a new meat market here. There will be a "Trades Display" at the hall Monday evening. February IT. for the purpose of helping to pay liev. Tre.ise's salary.

A small admission fee will be charged at the door. All ladies who attend arc invited to bring lunch for two. The lunch taxes and baskets will be sold to the highest bidder. Iluny Itlalne. Diggest snowstorm of the season last Thursday.

Will Miller came home the lirst of the month for a few days' visit with the home folks. Last Thursday night Mr. Anderson's poultry house wis entered and a number of chickens stolen. Misses Anna and Florence Rodman will travel during the summer, makiug Denver their headquarter. Mrs.

Hodman has changed her plans and will be a resident of this township Prof. L. L. Dyche, of the Kansas state university, the noted naturalist and Arctic explorer, will lecture at the County Superintendent Carson vis- fittingly celebrated the eighty-seventh anniversary of the birth of Abraham year. Wash ington Post- llegister.

from Cripple Creek the first of the week. They looked over the ground nection between that article and the ted the city schools Tuesday and teacher, we were convinced before the Lincoln at the post room last evening. carefully and found that business. Bonham opera house February 2'J. highly complimented the standing of the schools.

lady had proceeded far that there OUT AMONG Firemen's ball at Gollober's hall to prices, have been grossly exaggerated, and they returned more than ever might be a close connection as she re An error in last week's report of the city council's proceedings got the coal The hall was well tilled and the program interesting, entertaining and in every way appropriate. As a reciter Mr. Gowenlock. who lated a most amusing instance which satisfied that Clay Center is a desirable night. will entertain for the A.

O. I'. XV. Fri occurred because a boy did not know dealers after City Clerk l'uckey a hurry. It's lumber the city wants bids The exercises were opened oy tne place to live and transact business.

A hard time social dance was given there was such an article as a telescope day evening, February 21, ranks with anyone in the state. Otho Huston is now being talked of on, not coal singing or America oy tne wnoie audience, followed by prayer by Rev. used for ana-lit but to view the stars last evening at the home of Dan Brown east of town. for mayor of Stephenville, to through. The Knights and Ladies had work in Mrs.

Gowcnlork's class met at the home of Miss Josie Bradley Monday night. The ladies of the Episcopal church have postji-in" their fair ami entertainment until E.ister week. Wednesday. A' ril Then they will give worth seeing. There will be a "rainbow social at John II anna's Friday evening, February 21.

for the benefit of the Four-Mile church. Music will be furnished by the colored mandolin club of Clay Center. Admission 10 cents. The young people's union invites the public to hear a lecture entitled "Books as a Mirror of Life" by Uer. II.

W. H. Underwood; "Hail Columbia" Last Thursday's snow storm afforded us another two or three days' fine which place he removed not long since "Combinations" by Mrs. A. E.

Story, There was a dance at the waterworks the initiatory Friday night. Four can by an octette; a declamation, "The to take the position of president of a Tuesday evening, given by the Green American Flag," by Bertna "l-iin- sleighing, of which full advantage was taken. Incidentally, too, it was of was treated in a humorous strain, showing the different combinations used to a bank. From the looks of things at didates were instructed. Prof.

A bell, J. C. Billingham, Mrs. McFadden and son boys. A good time is reported.

coln's Gettysburg Oration" by Roy An great value to the wheat crop Bert. WHO HAS IT? There was a surprise party at tbe steal away the brains. "Switches" was responded to by Mrs thony; and a song, "un tne rar cnoan Shore," by a quartette. this distance he may have the office if he will but take it. What a start in life it does give a boy to be raised in Clay Center! Now is your chance to get good home of Mr.

and Mrs. Sjoblom last The Odd Fellows had work in the The Dorcas Society Clot Mo Cash from the M. E. Ross, who reminded us of the clothing cheap at Kooinson Need s. C.

C. Coleman made a hne address on evening, the occasion being Mrs. Sjob initiatory Wednesday night. Two candidates were instructed. Visiting switches of our childhood days wielded Suits going at two-third's value in the life and character of the Martyr lom birthday anniversary.

a while longer, rshe lias rented uer A. J. Strobel returned Saturday from order to clear up the stock for sum President, giving incidents illustrative by a parent's hand, and also of the switches which so often turn us from The senior whist club was enter the south, and it may be that he will brethren from Industry and Riley were present. mer trade. Make a grab at the oppor- farm, but reserved two rooms which she and Kutli will occupy.

of the true greatness of the man, not D. Brown at the Baptist church Satur- tained Saturday night by II. A. Valen the right onto the wrong road. dav.

February at oclock. Xo col The Woodmen are making prepara tine. Miss leone I la vers was Mrs. forgetting the little anecdotes showing his homely humorous side. "Sign boards" was responded to by not move down there to reside permanently until fall.

Mr. Strobel, though intending to leave himself, doesn't believe Kansas is the worst place on Romeo C. Harner, of Lasita, and HIGH SCHOOL NOTES- Sells" substitute and Scott Dudley was tions for a big time on Friday evening, February 28. Invitations will bo is lection or admission fee. At the Congregational church Sun Miss Mattie Hainev were married Sun Prof.

Merten in his usual pleasing man ner, showing that that gentleman re Sirs. s. Scott wears the tuedal. The program was closed by tne song, Who Built Dat Ark?" by the octette, day at the home of the bride in Green, Many of the classes are having writ Three eon-pie tied at the meeting of earth by a long way, and his advice to alized the responsibility of his posi sued and after the literary exercises an oyster supper will be served. the same receiving a vigorous encore.

ten reviews. day evening the pastor will give the second discourse of the series on Christian evidences, the subject being: "Is the K. K. K. at Mr.

and Mrs. Geonre a man who has a home here and is Rev. Joseph W. Warner performing the ceremony. All the good things tion.

The Ciesar class completed the third Charity Kntertalninent. At a meeting of the Dorcas society held February 11 it was voted to discontinue meetings for the present or until called together by the president. The reason for this action is the fact that the funds in the treasury are very low, the society having failed to receive the proceeds, which had been promised them, from the entertainment which was recently given for "sweet charity." The society also wishes to express its thanks to the public who so generously patronized the entertainment supposing it to be given to replenish the funds of the. society. Mrs.

Hroi ohton, Pres. Mrs. Lyon. Sec. reasonably well fixed, is to stay with The basket social at the school house was responded to by The Proper Time there is in life we wish them book Tncsdav.

the Bible which we have the same Hi Peckham's last evening. They were: Miss Lotta Kngstrom and Bob. Williams; Miss Leona Dawes and Scott Friday night was not attended as Mr. lleusner, who paid a loving tribute it. Catarrh Cannot lie Cared ble which existed in the time of Christ When the most benefit is to be derived from a good medicine, is early in the The senior German class has almost to the memory of the great man whom Beggs' German Salve "The Perfect Ointment" has cured thousands.

One and the apostles?" largely as it ought to have been. The proceeds are to be used to increase the organ fund. About S3 was realized. completed its reader. we all revere and whose natal day we year, lnis is tne season wueu me With LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they box is sufficient to cure any ordinary Dudley; Miss Gertrude Moore and Henry Selts.

They meet next with Miss Carrie Bailey. The Methodist choir's minstrel show The junior German class will begin cannot reach the seat of the disease, case of piles and only costs 2a cents. tired body, weakened organs ana nervous system yearn for a building-up were called upon to remember. Excellent music, both vocal and in strumental. was listened to, and at i soon to use their new German readers.

Friday evening netted about S43, be Shipments of last week: Monday, P. and in order to cure it you must take It relieves at once. Fullington Held keep it, as well as all other reli Elmer Sehrader. of the senior internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh sides the experience.

They learned 1 whole lot also about the adhesive qual DeYoung, one load of hogs: W. 11. Myers, three loads of hogs, one load of medicine like Hood's Sarsaparilla. Many wait for the open spring weather late hour the trood niehts were said SI Plaakard. A full house greeted Mr.

J. Lewis able medicines. Cure is taken internally and acts di who has been ill so long is reported to be improving. ities of soot and burnt cork, which cattle. Thursday, P.

DeYoung, one and, in fact, delay giving attention to and each wended their way homeward more convinced than ever that the rectly on the blood and mucous sur and company at Crawford opera hoawe C. C. Davis was arrested again Tues was worth considerable. But they load of hogs; Avery Avery, one load faces. Hall Catarrh Cure is not a The philosophy class are now in the last night in his Tt ankee comedy of day, charged by J.

N. Towers with their physical condition so long that a long siege of sickness is inevitable. doctor and wife were royal entertain of corn. Friday, A. F.

Fawlev, one gave a good show. hardest section of book that which quack medicine. It was prescribed by I lunkarxl for its first performance. having used toward him (Powers) lan ers at any time, but especially so when wl load of hay. system oi tne impuriiies one of the best physicians in the rn l'lunkard is a graphic and amus The assisted bv the ladies of the V.

C. 1. accumulated during the winter season, fTuage lurid with cusswords etc. country for years, and is a regular pre case came up yesterday before Police Judge Allen, who, upon Davis' plea of The Cora Rat. S.

S. Mclntire. of Morganville, in letter to the Topcka Capital writes i follows: scription. It is composed of the best to purify the blood and to invigorate the whole system, there is nothing The Eastern Star. Oakland.

Oh, dear me, give us news! The meeting in Exeter closed Sun tonics known, combined with the best guilty, fined him SI and costs, amount A chapter of the Order of the East ing picture of rural life and character-' ization. Mr. Lewis in the title role of the Yankee peddler and drum major in tbe Fairview band, brings plenty of humor to this part and creates a ileal of amusement. The inventor, the blood purifiers, acting directly on the ing altogether to 513.80, ern Star, numbering twenty members or one I am elad to note your vigorous at-mlDHt tbe wronic recently perpetrated day night. raucous surfaces.

The perfect com treats of light. There were called meetings of the rhetorical societies last week to further arrangements for the comingexeroises. If something is'not done to the stove in the north section there will be more trunks than heads in the school some of these days. The junior class had a temperance lesson Monday. It was learned that was instituted under dispensation in Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erupt, ions, and positively cures Tiles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give tlerfect satisfaction or money ref unrtedi Price 25 cents per box. For sale by For sale bv Fullington Held. For Sale. I offer my farm of 150 acres for sale.

For price and terms call at farm or address F. C. White, Clay Center. airalnst the whole people ol our kiate ut a Ie George W. Uanna will at once begin the erection of a stone store building, this city last 1 hursday evening bv a freU'tit atrents, rvnrewnting the railroads run bination of the two ingredients is what produces such wonderful results in curing catarrh.

Send for testimonials. bogus stock speculator, the old farmer company of ladies and gentlemen of and possibly two rooms will be erected. Mr. Jacobson and wife visited with Mr. Carrington Sunday.

George Morgan, of Oak Hill, is busily engaged in filling his ice house. the order from Jnnetion City. and Si's pretty sweetheart, are all well sustained characters. niDif south. A you very properly olserve, the pruple of our state have been ia hard Hoe for some years, frtip failure hare driven many a deTvini? man from the stale.

Coupled with Gustafson of Walsburg, have equal to Hood's Sarsaparilla now. It will do you good. Read the testimonials published in behalf of Hood's Sarsaparilla, all from reliable, grateful people. They tell the story. River llottom Farms.

I have some bargains situated on the river bottom between Morganville and Broughton for sale on good terms. See me before buying. Geo. W. IIanna.

The officers of the new organization There ia a deal that is novel in the the contract for the stonework, which is to be completed in ten days. Give free. F. J. Cheney Toledo, 0.

Sold by druggists, price 75c. are: Worthy matron, Mrs. rannie Marvin VanScoyoc and Thad Ixck- one may be intemperate in more ways play. The farm scene with its thresh calamity, beyond Ibe reach of leKlvlatkm, com- new burdens prompted by the Inordinate Breed of railroad Dianam-m holly their art- Loader; worthy patron, Hy W. Stack- us a good crop this season and Riley than in eating and drinking.

ridge are located at Divide Station, Col. ing macnine at work capture tne audi pole: associate matron. Mrs. Jennie will be the best town in central Kan ion will work untold misery on the farmers of ence. Clever specialtiesare introduced Pnblie Sale llils and other western state and Inrldentally The seniors intend to make merry at Mr.

Shirpe's Friday evening in honor Sleeper; treasurer, Peter Engstrom secretarv, A. J. Sleeper; conductress sas. Riley Regent. C.

W. Stewart, L.L. of Colorado, on all other classes of people. The uecem of John K. Ober will sell -on his Union Arthur Harrison, of Clay, came out to the farm last week and stayed a few by several of the company.

The band is notably good. The play will be re tbe farmer Is the prosperity of us all. Tbe vast of St. Valentine. Why don't the other Miss Eflie Loader; associate conduct township farm eight milesdue south of Clav Center and two miles east of who did efficient work in Clay county sums of money spent by tbefrovernment to make Oalvestoo a liort admUtinff all sea irotnff craft.

days. classes wake up a little socially? ress. Miss Ada Patterson: Adah, Miss peated at tbe matinee this afternoon and also to-night. Fullington Held take the lead in everything. They have secured the exclusive sale of IJeggs' lllood Purifier and Wood Maker, the most perfect medicine made.

Try it for all blood disorders. 1802, will lecture at the court house I do all kinds of furniture repairing and upholstering; also picture framing at my furniture store. Prices reasonable and satisfaction guaranteed. P. M.

Conrad. will be larveiy lowt if this wroatr In aliowis to Morris Crawford has moved to the Exeter, Wednesday, February 19, at There came very near being a little Lotta Engstrom; Ruth, Mrs. Julia stand, it is ku.u act as this that prompt in The street parade is quite a novelty. 1 o'clock, three head of horses and one in Clay Center next Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock on "Abraham Lincoln, Downs; Esther, Mrs. Addie Held old C.

Smith farm, vacated by Mr. Cram. many uie witn inai ine government snoufci lr--l control all railroads. We of Kansas mule, fifteen head of cattle, thirty Martha. Miss Jessie McLaughlin; Tbe whole company turns oat in true country style.

They will be on the head of stock hogs, a lot of chickens, His Genius, Work and Example." Mr. Stewart is an able speaker and his sub We understand there will be a lec paving larre sums of money la tbe way of bonds and interest, voted for tbe purpose of rrrin as eompetimr lines and market, thir oratum household goods, etc: and a good lot of politics mixed up with the current news Friday morning. There is not a doubt but that if some of the high school politicians were at Washington, legally authorized, there would le a great change in the administration of affairs. ture at Oak Hill Tuesday night on free street to-day at 10:30 clock. St, Joe, Daily Herald, March J.

ject is one which cannot fail at this farm machinery. Regular terms, ham thought. prate about tbe will of tbe people bettur supreme. Theoretically It Is true; practically It Is a moa- Langworthy, auctioneer. time to be interesting to the people.

Admission free. II. Haden and wife, of Athelstane, were visiting with his brother, Len, Mrs. George Rodman also has bills sirous Hi half a doiea men ran and are roh-bintc the slate of millions of dollars, by this unjust frelirht rate, ma true every basnet of enra old roln Kt practical lorn and other farm The Original Tenneseeans, who are out for a sale on her place in Blaine to appear in Gollober's opera house i township, near Idana, Thursday, February 27, beginning at noon. She will products snowinr also tne o-preton.

A like number at their option raive the Insur February 30, have sung their way into the hearts of the American people. Our people are growing more and more in the habit of looking to Falling-ton A Meld for the latest and best of everything in the dreg line. They sell Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, famous for its cure of bad colds, croup and whooping eough. When in need of such a medicine give this remedy a trial and yon will be more than pleased with the result. sell five head of work horses, four ance rates all over the state, rewardles of exist last week.

Several of the Oaklanditeshave been attending the protracted meetings at Wrest Exeter. Misses Minnie and Katie Dieter and James King were visitors at Mr. Van Their old songs of the south with the Ine conditions or tbe perceatatK of profit yleiied stock hogs, seven head of cattle, farm by the prior rate 00 same lines as risks. The implements, machinery, wagons, har will of tbe people Is set at naurrit bv a handful wierd pathetic music, common only to the Negro race, often melt their audi ness, etc. Also household furniture of election thieves and a political natr Is fastened on a community who steal the money and trample upon the rttrhts ot the public without let Sam Langworthy, auctioneer.

Usual Scoyoc Sunday. The JDIceovery Saved HI Lire. Mr. G. Caillouette, druggist, Beavers-ville, 111., says: "To Dr.

King's New Discovery I owe my life. Was taken with la grippe and tried all physiciant for miles about, but of no avail and was given up and told I could not live. Having Dr. King's New Discovery in my store I sent for a bottle and began its use and from the first dose began to get better, and after using three bottles was up and about again. It is worth its weight in gold.

We won't keep store or house without it. Get a free trial at Fullinffton A Held's. ences to tears. You will miss the greatest musical treat if you do not attend. terms.

The entertainment at PleasantValley COLUMBIAS Are Chosen Ten Tfmes out of Ten! or mntiranre. Keep up Ibe airitation. May you be assisted will be February 22. Quite a nice pro bv every one. 1 bis Is a matter ol common in Cure for Headache.

As a remedy for all forms of head gram will be prepared. Rev. J. D. Perring, of this city, and Children Cry for Pitcher's Castor I a.

Icrckt to us all. Infinitely of mure Importance than tliedisruwloa of the Monroe durU-iae or Marvin VanScoyoc and Thad Lock- Mrs. Celinda pence were married at the home of the bride in Exeter Thurs the Armenian or ubaa qoeaiions. It Is a direct theft from as all without the re ridge are now working at Cripple Creek at one dollar per day and board. motest sbailow of lustt neat ton.

Hut towtflret ache Electric Bitters has proved to be the very best. It effects a permanent cure and the most dreaded sickhead-aches yield to its influence. We urge all who are afflicted to procure a bottle day tlast. Rev. Crawford of the M.

E. church officiating. The ceremony took tve. airttatloo must be backed by adequate laws uiiuiim.imliHiiiimuuillu.i UUUlllililllllllUlUIUllUllUllUlllUlillllllllUUllUllllUUIlllllllllllllllUllllUlllI W. C.

T. V. mass meeting in Pleasant and they lu turn most be barked by a deter mined people who will brook no toollsboetts Valley school house February 27. Mr. Xewton is expected to speak on tem place at noon in the presence of a number of the relatives and friends, and was followed by a fine dinner.

Both bride and groom have hosts of friends Educational Meeting. Program for next Saturday's meet and give this remedy a fair trial. In cases of habital constipation Electric perance. All are invited. ing of tne Clay county r.uucauonal technical iTOUttda.

by omeers of the law who are not for sale, bouirht and sold as rattle la tne sha mbles. backed by conditions that will not all ow our "most lurul tribunal" of Interpretation ot law lo reverie tbe will of tbe piple a did our supreme court in tbe Income tax decis Hitters cures by giving the needed tone in this county who will wish them all association: Instrumental duet. happiness in their union. Mimes uammaM ana K-KMrum Loogrord. Mrs.

J. Kissling is quite sick. Frank Balyard is recovering slowly. ion. tspeakiM to tne wnoie peopw 01 nansai to the bowels, and few cases long resist the use of this medicine.

Try it once. Only 50c at Fullington Held's drug store. February 11 and March 10 home throuiih your paper, representta moM nearly Declamation eola Debate. ltor the Hlpber Kduratloo ol Wocwn the party of the people, may your esurta but is quite low yet. crowned with abundant Tend to Destroy uk l-sire lor Home 1 ji-t Noirntlre Swiurr and Sadie WI1.W AmroMtive.Elnlia Dunham and Aooa K-nd Bert Isitt rode from Woodbine on The little daugh terof Mr.

Fred Web Motioe. XV. P. Anthony and R. C.

Miller wish seekers' exenrion tickets will be sold on the Rock Island for one fare for the round trip, an additional ti to be collected by agent at destination, when return certificate is issued, to points in southwest Missouri, Indiana and Okla his bicycle Wednesday and stayed un Declamation Anna Kerr Katie WikW-r ber. Holland, had a very bad til Monday at V. Greep s. cold and cough which he had not been KSWTT nii.ii Nora Spurrier J. A.

Kail has built an addition to to announce to the people of Clay county that they have formed a law copartnership, the style of the firm be- able to cure with anything. gave AUUlcuun homa territories, Texas, Louisiana, him a 23 cent bottle of Chamberlain his house. H. W. Bender from Industry did the carpenter work.

Critic Isms. Selling Eye-Glasses and Arizona. Going limit, fifteen days, I ing Anthony Miller. Thanking Ocorre Gorow Cough Remedy, say V. P.

Holden Marbmer and final return limit thirty-one days the people oi Clay county lor past fa Discussion- Miss Rose Greep and Miss Rosa Walk merchant and postmaster at nest Blanche story Declamation What an Unpremeditated Test of the Leading Makes of Bicycles Revealed. As prizes in a contest among its readers, a prominent New York journal offered ten $100.00 Bicycles, giving the winner choice of eleven leading makes. The Co-lumbia was the choice of the whole ten. And the paper paid $100 apiece for them, too, just like other people. See from date sold.

See Fullington I vors we solicit a share of their patron? er went to Abilene Wednesday and Brim field, and the nest time I saw him Instrumental duet. and Spectacles Held, city ticket agents. age. Kespectfauy, purchased lamps for the Badger Creek he said it worked like a charm. This l-2t ATTHOXT fc MIIXEB.

school house. It is jnst barely possible that in the Oconee Hood and Daisy icksirum The program begins at 1:15 p. m. Indigestion is often taken for con remedy is intended especially for acute throat and lung diseases snch as colds. John Anderson and Charley Manning race for supremacy at the whist table.

Farms for Rent. Two good farms of 100 acres each in croup and whooping cough, and it is and in the various other social dissipa is a very particular business. I hive made a specialty of it for a good many years. sumption. The word consumption went to Gypsum City Friday to spend Sunday with their families.

They left their horses in charge of Abe Greep. tions of a pleasure seeking people. Clay means wasting away, ana ayspeptics famous for its cure. 1 here is no danger in giving it to-children. for it eon- Grant township for rent.

They will be rented together or separately, and Center society is neglecting the proper often waste away as badly as rfMI cultivation of a literary taste. Kev. tains nothing injurious, tor saie oy Ia that time I have" learned a great for cash rent. Grain rent will not be Mr. Jeffcote moved up from Abilene all druggists.

accepted. A portion of the land is The reason neoole waste away is be Brown of the First Baptist church has agreed to do his share and more Tuesday. He will stop with his son-in-law, Morris Walker, until March 1, deal about it My ambition has always been to excel. I know that I do and I cause either they don't get enough to creek bottom. For particulars inquire of F.

L. Williams at Clay Center. toward bringing about a revival of eat, or they don digest what they 110 List of Patoat. List of patents issued to residents of when he will move on the John Hugh farm which he has rented. interest in the literature of the world.

want people to believe that when they eat. BCK' Hair Renewer in his series of lectures, and it remains Kansas, February 4, reported by If the latter is your trouble, take IS POSITIVELY THE BEST HAIR Hy. W. Stackpole, lawyer and patent to be seen whether the people will come to me that they are going to get both frames and-lenses that fit perfect North Garfield. Shaker Digestiye Cordial.

This will TOXIC OX THE MARKET. It will respond as they ought. solicitor, opposite postofiiee. Clay Cen help von to digest your food and stop A cold blast from the north the first STOP hair falling out or turning gray. ter, Kansas: ly.

I do not think that in all these of the week. Among the pioneer creamerymen of your loss of flesh. Give it a triaL Every bottle warranted John W. Alton, Kingman, lift pump; Kansas there is probably none more Who says we have no muddy roads to give satisfaction by your popular generally known than Geo. W.

Hanna, United States there an, optician more particular than I am about every little detail. druggist, uilinglon field. John C. Foraker, Cherryvale. floor and meal chest; David II.

Good, Independence, gate; Wm. M. Reese. Dillon, plas of Clay He was one of the first to operate a creamery in Kansas, in north Severt Thompson, of Randolph, is yisiting relatives here. Shaker uigestive coraiat is maoe from herbs, barks and the juices of fruit, by the well known Shakers at Mount Lebanon.

It possesses great tonic and digestive powers. Shaker Digestive Cordial has cured FULLINGTON Marrlac Uemaoa Ieood. ter: Jas. M. atson, Clements, wrench; and has been in the business almost AH my lenses are scientifically tested February 7 to Borneo C.

Harner, age Misses Anna Kuhn and Amelia Ved- twelve years. A great deal of credit is 1, of Lasita, and Martha F. Hainev, igren left Monday for St. Joe. many supposed consumptives (who were also due Mr.

George Morgan, of Oak and when found necessary are ground to fit the special requirement of the eye. age 30, of Green. Why Will lost Cow(k? Fullington Held, yoar druggists, ask vou why? Yon can be so easily John Sunberg has purchased a buggy February 11 to John 11. Mungan.age really dyspeptics), by simply neipmg their stomachs to digest their food, Hill, for the success of the creamery business in northern Kansas. He was one of the first in the business and he and we predict a bright inture.

HELD. 24, of Clay Center, and Mary E. Cavin, cured. Three doses of BeggV Cherry thus giving them nourishment and new age 17, of linbens, Jewell county. Mrs.

Ida Strom, who has been quite Cough Syrup will relieve yon at once strength. We guarantee every bottle, and no has always done everything in his power to build up the industry in that ill, is some better at this writing. Torn Caa's Ceegh Sold by druggists. Trial bottles 10 key work. Antony Anderson is improving after laaiiiiuuiuaii.

After taking three, doses of Beggs' country. Another successful creamery cents. Yours for good sight, Thos. Gowenlock, II. 0.

Graduate Chicago Opthabuc College and author of 'The Eye and How.to Care for It" his long siege with the lung fever. Cherry Cough Syrup. It is one of the man is u. Armstrong, lot Clyde, Kan. Those tl alarm clocks at Boughton Cornelius Andrewson left Saturday Munson are going fast.

Children Cry for tor Jamestown, to help in a se Both he and Mr. Morgan have been in the business more than fifteen years in that state. Kansas creamerymen are most wonderful remedies ever put on the market for coughs and colds. Sold and warranted by oar popular drug ries of meetings. Fresh bread every day at Alten's Pitcher's Cattorla.

bakery and lnnch room. Garfield school had three visitors last tne patriots of Kansas. I hey take a gists, nllington Held- OO TO SXI-tli filNDLKB Ac LOW XIV IMCJJ3, -TRY IT..