The Valley Falls New Era from Valley Falls, Kansas • Page 1

VALLEY FALLS, JEFFERSON COUNTY, KANSAS, DECEMBER 16, 1904. VNO. 43. VOL. 39.

Obituary. Stephen Stiers was born in Gurnsey HELPFUL EIOtlDAY lililTS county, Ohio, March 14tht 1829. 5 -1 When eight years of age he re moved with his parents to Hocking county, the same state. When about twenty-two years old The time for selecting Christmas he left his home to seek his fortune I presents is at band and you are look in the far west. After spending a winter Jn Iowa among relatives he ing for a place where you can buy concluded to go to Oregon, which something that will be useful and journey lasted six months, being made I yet make a desirable present.

The by ox team. About that time the place is at Doolittle CJo's. stora -Ill gold excitement of California reached where will be found a Iarae assort- I ms ears, so irom uregon lo uaiuornia meut 0f articles to select from. I ne bent his way. about the year of Our line of silverware contains 1851.

Being of a frugal turn and re- TnnTlrnMir fro a frnm tntom noritn lioh. many articles that would make the Most every woman thinks it is a hard job to buy Christmas pres- jits, he soon amassed quite a snug ruu7 a uiuo reseuu AUO sum, in building quartz mills. is 01 me newest patterns ana tne ents for the men, but it is not and if you will come to our store we In 1855 he returned to Ohio, re- assortment is large. Ijooic it over maining about a year. In 1856 he before buying as we are sure you mil i came to Kansas, selecting a fine I find something that will rfease you will convince you that it is a pleasure when we show you the many useful articles we have that would make a nice Christmas present.

i quarter section of land in what was as well as the recipient then known as the "Delaware Trust Lands" twenty-five miles west of Leavenworth City. On this homestead he resided for twenty-seven "Children," said Aunt Mary, "you have a new little brother. He came this morning while you were aslesp." "Did he?" exclaimed the eldest. "Then I know who brought him." "Who was it!" asked Aunt Mary. "Whv.

the milkman, of conrea I years. During this time however he "Crossed the Plains" more than once. He served three years in the army during the war of the rebellion, be- saw it on his cart, Families supplied sides taking part in the Border Ruffi- an warfare. Tt In 1883 he disposed of his property present for you wife or in Kansas to seek a warmer climate. mother would Home or He purchased a home in the suburbs Standard sewing machine.

We have of Houston, Texas, where he lived for bbth in stock and can make you prices How about a nice RAI SS5-COAT for Christmas? We have them from $4.50 to $15.00. They are all the rage in the cities. So be in style and get" something that is useful and up-to-date! that will be to your advantage. A I seventeen years. yt 'I ll In 1900 he disposed of his home, and has since spent his time traveling, sewing machine is a much needed article in every home and any women the past summer was spent in his receiving one at this time of the year will have reason to remember the Suits and Overcoats.

If your husband has to have a suit or overcoat what could you buy him that would please him better and do him more good. We have them from $5.00 to $18.00, Come in and -look them over and let us lay one aside for you. boyhood. home, with the family of his eldest brother. In October he started for Kansas again, bringing a giver for a long time.

A pair of shears would be a nice article to give along with the sewing favorite niece, they spent nearly a month at the World's Fair, then coming on, visiting relatives in Kansas City.Topeka. Horton, Valley Falls and machine, or, for that matter, they would make a very suitable present ending up by spending Thanksgiving, themselves. Our stock of these with his life long friend Daniel Webb goods is large and of the best made. ole I Much Mistaken. "Look a-bere.

"Uncle Steve" was taken ill on In- -d th KanflRfl day night after Thanksgiving and in Weftrv Wrlftfl benftath Ha died the following Wednesday night, haystack, "look a here you're just of acute pneumonia. the man I want. Lookin' fer work After being a lonely wanderer for so in the field, ain't you? Good pay I MA-HAW CTlJCHt many years, this last very happy year "Oreat scissors! 7 exclaimed Weary of his life, to be taken to this eter- Wraggles, turning, pale. "Do I look the HARVARD Dress Shirts May be your husband is in need of a nice dress shirt. If so we would be pleased to show you and have you select one that would please him.

nal home, while amonff his dear a couege siuaen, misieri friends and relatives. Seems a vgrand "rounding up" of his eventful life. Among his kindred he is now rest- ins in the beautiful "City of the Dead" at Nortonville. M. E.

McC. Rural Route No. 4. We st ill have a few heating stoves on hand yet and as weather has just set in, you may possibly have to buy a new one yet. Come in" and see what we have in this line.

And there is the Ocean Wave Washer, the best' washing machine on the market. Of course you are going to buy your wife a washing machine, or, if she has one, it may be about worn out and a new one would be very acceptable at this time of making presents. Come in and see the Ocean Wave. Not. Interested.

"My dear sir, you should at least pay 'the interest on The postmaster at this place has re ceived instructions to establish Rural NECK TIES for Hen and Boys. Thousands of men will recieve ties for Christmas so see that your man is one of them. We have them from 25c to 75c. If is rate fl Route No. 4 from this office on the 16th of January.

There will be some disappointment in this route, as it will not serve the "number of people GLOVES MITTENS We have the largest and best line of any house in the county. We make a specialty of fine dress gloves. lit was expected to. The route recent ly established at Denisou, cut into considerable of the territory which was hoped to be covered from this office, but it seems the department this.bill." "I shall do nothing of the sort. It's could not, at this time, make a change that would be satisfactdry to all con not my interest to pay the principal nor my principle to pay the interests.

cerned, and have therefore ordered UCD the establishment of a route covering 18 square miles, wnicn mil inciuae an Wives, whv not make vour husband uiose mat, uav luiuiewy uu BCl vcu, ft present of a fine razor? No doubt, together with a few new patrons. Iifi. The route as ordered, will proceed 6 A MEN'S HOSE Here is something that we know that every man in; ur i.aa uu uiu razor mat win nanny Shire corner, thence north to the vuu 0 KU Wi" uv a Blue corner; west to Z. Miller's, north nice present or any s. man and we three miiesi to the Sam Strawn place; would be pleased to show them to west to the Wood school house, south yon.

2l miles, west i mile to Towler's cor- Our line of pocket cutlery is of the ner, south 1 mile to VaoGaasbeck's, best made" and yon can find any east 2 miles to H. G. Miller's, south i kind of a knife you want in it Buy mile, thfence east 21 miles to the post- yonr hnsband or boy a good knife office. an(j see tha pleasant look come over Route o. 1 will be so changed as to get in 25 3-10 all east of the hl3 face Christmas morning.

the county wears or should wear, and a present that will make a man's feet smile. river, xnis cnange was maue, jiut csnooiing inp.ie: mmuia you only for the purpose of letter serving ehoot anything while yon were ud in the people, but to do away with' the Canada If there is anything in the line of trunks or suit cases that you are thinking of buying it will pay you to come in and see what tvo have. A trunk or suit case makes a fine present and one that is useful. delays caused by high waters at Hal Sh MYfl Wft Wflnf rtMi mound. Little change will be made -A--aLuA 1 We also carry the largest and.

best line of Sweaters, Plain and Fancy Suspenders, Cuff and Collar In the first part of this route, except to go a mile farther north, around the rapids yon ever saw" Buttons of any house in the town. So we invite all of those looking for Christmas presents to call and see sB section occupied by J. L. Freeland and 1 a 1 fTsL ttv, nH frtfrrat in rrpt fhnnrA nn Olir LUt tlla5 Water Net IF vmi lmrff Tint Rftii others. After going south to the Mell We have just received a carload of the celebrated American bog fence.

It is jost the thing for making hog fence and we xbave it in different I Hefty corner, it will go thence west 1 mile on the county line, south 1 mile, VJV WUai VU I1U.VC IU UUOl JUU. xjyik i xvgjv t.w it will pay you to come in and take a look. We want every man and boy in the county to have some kind of a Christmas present from our store. Don't say that you are to poor to buy a present for the children. If you have a boy about 3 to 12 years old and you $3 cannot spare the money to buy him something, come in and tell us and we will give you something for his west i mile, south 1 mile, east mile, north mi leV east 1 mile, thence south heighths.

If you aregoibg to do any fenceing come in and let ns i miles to the postoffice. figure with you. Koute So. 2 will have some changes, A Universal bread maker would be Christmas. We have some caps and boys waists that we will give to those who cannot buy presents for their 3 hut as thev are not entirely satis- 4.i, it.

rti factory, the postmaster does not care a great help to the Jady of the house boys. So no difference how poor you "are we want the boys to have something for their Christmas. ft) 0 to gi ve them out, as he is i correspondence with the department; and hopes to get a satisfactory change. Route 'o. 3, will not be changed, in the Eitcnen.

xt wouia save lots of hard work for her especially if she baa to bake for several people. Ask toee it when in the store. When yoq see it, we are sore yon will want one. Q)0 except to shorten it one mile, by cutting off that portion near Bojle Station. 3 SI: id THE CASH CLOTHIER.

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