Garnett Journal from Garnett, Kansas • Page 1

VOLUME XXVI, NUMBER 46. GARNETT, KANSAS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1898. PRICE $1.00 PER YEAR. Mr. Aldrich accompanied the remains to Aurora for burial and arrived home Tuesday afternoon.

Metu irf f. Women --AND-- Children There is nothing that adds more to one's dress than a Neat-Fitting Up-To-Date Shoe. This Department of our Store is full to Overflowing. When in need of Foot-Wear be sure and Call on Us. Yours Respectfully, Geo.

T. Hutchison. Death of Mrs. Aldrich. Mrs.

O. B. Aldrich died at her home in this city Saturday evening, November 26th. She had been unconscious from the birth of a little daughter on the preceeding Monday, and the family and friends fully realized the seriousness ot her condition. All that medical skill could suggest or affection execute was done, but without even temporary benefit, and Saturday evening she passed away surrounded by those she loved but did not know.

We have heard that she saw and knew the baby and said "It is mine." We hope that was so, as to her the pleasure would have been something to make her forget her pain, for the moment at least. The funeral was conducted Sunday by Rev, Henderson of the Congregational church, at the family residence, and the remains taken to Aurora, Illinois, for burial. Many Garnett friends were present to express their sympathy. There were also present the father and mother of the deceased, Mr. and Mrs.

D. B. Bailey of Emporia, Mr. Louis and Miss Emma Aldrich of Tipton, Iowa, brother and sister of Mr. Aldrich, Mr.

and Mrs. H. E. Cleminsr, the latter a sister of the deceased, of Nickerson, and Mrs. W.

R. Rolfe of Aurora, Illinois, also a sister. Mrs. Aldrich was born at Aurora, 111., June 13th, 1878, and came to Nickerson some years ago with her parents, her father being a railroad man in the employ of the Santa Fe. She was married to Mr.

O. B. Aldrich October 26th 1896, and removed to Garnett within the past year when the First State Bank of which Mr. Aldrich is assistant cashier, was first organized. During her -W.

J. Bradley of Indian Creek, returned Thursday from a business trip to Kansas City. Miss May Webber of Lone Elm returned Tuesday from Emporia, where she has been making an extended visit with a sister. Sam Vess had two of his fingers pinched off coupling cars at Blue Mound Thursday. He came on to Garnett for medical care.

The case against Charles Dykes of Union township charged in the United States district court at Fort Scott with stealing a letter from the mail while acting as clerk in the post-office at Goodrich, was heard at the November term of that court. Dykes plead guilty and was given ninety days in jail but given the benefit of the time he had been confined awaiting trial, and immediately released. Upon another page of this paper is part of a lecture on Bourbonism by Noble Prentis of the Kansas City Star Prentis was a veteran newspaper man with a pronounced literary flavor before he went to Kansas City to help win the marked popularity and success that great newspaper has enjoyed. That the flavor has improved with age appears to the cultivated reader in the perfect use of the language and the true and patriotic thought of the composition mentioned. In substance and in style it is a masterpiece.

Ollie Corbitt of Kincaid was released from the county jail Monday upon payment of the costs of suit amounting to $71.80. The costs were paid by Jim Corbitt according to his agreement with the county attorney at the October term of court -when at the request of the prosecuting witness, Mr. Donica, and other citizens of Kincaid the case was dismissed as to the elder Corbin. Most of this cost was due to witnesses from Kincaid who had been called by the state to prove the offense charged against the Corbitts, which was selling liquor and maintaining a nuisance under the prohibitory liquor law. Mrs.

Frances Folson of Emporia arrived Thursday, to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Baxter. Allen Manley left Thursday for Vineta, Indian Territory, where he has employment. Constable Ed Varner and Dan Yoakum of Colony caused the arrest in this city, Wednesday evening, of the Ed Met oole refered to below.

McCool was at Colony some weeks ago as a gas expert in connection with the drilling of the Colony well. Wednesday McCool came to Colony from Ft. Scott and was at the depot when the authorities at Fort Scott were telegraphing for him, and as he is an operator himself, of course he understood the clicking of the instruments. He struck out north on foot on the Santa Fe track and made such time as might have excited the envy of a jackrabbit, reaching Garnett just before dark. When Constable Varner got the message concerning McCoole he also learned which way he had gone and in company with Yoakum started in pursuit with a team.

With a light colored overcoat and plug hat, McCoole did not look the sprinter he was, but he beat the team into Garnett just the same. Sheriff Keeney was notified from Colony and with Deputy Farris took him in as he left the Santa Fe track and turned east on 6th avenue near John CuykendalPs. He was identified by Varner and placed in jail to await the arrival of officers from Fort Scott. The following from the Fort Scott correspondent of the Topeka State Journal under date of November 30th, tells why he is wanted at Fort Scott: Ed McCool, who came here a few weeks ago and represented himself to be an expert gas man, and who later exploded the Milburn well before an audience of 1,000 people, seems to have been the source of much trouble. At that time he was looked upon as the "king bee," the man who would make Fort Scott the gas city of the west and the manufacturing center of Kansas, and the Tower Hill1 company employed him to sink a well 1,500 feet or until gas was struck.

In the meantime he contracted debts, and a few nights ago over $100 that was due him from his employes was garnished by two drillers whom he had employed to do the work. He also owes other bills, and it is said that he owes a woman with whom he boarded at Moran. A plumber from whom he obtained gas pipe on Memorial. In memory of Sister Mabel D. Aldrich, who died at Garnett, Kansas, November 25, 189S.

Rksolvjed That while we bow in submission to God's will we will ever keenly feel the loss of our dear sister, who was ever ready to work for right whether in the lodge or out. That in the death of Sister Aldrich, Rebekah Lodge No. 11 has lost one of its best members. Though she rests to-day in her quiet grave her influence will live on and on. "Who indeed, shall dare to eay it will ever die? Farewell sister until our feet shall touch the further strand, until we clasp your welcoming hand and hear your glad good morning where friendship, love and truth reigns supreme.

Resolved That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes, that a copy be sent to the husband, and that the charter of this lodge be draped in mourning, for a period of thirty days. Emma A. Ellis') Sarah Ayres Committee. Alice Johnson Memorial. Resolutions of condolence passed by Garnett Camp No.

822, Modern Woodmen of America. Whereas, in view of the loss we have all sustained by the death of Mrs. O. 15. Aldrich and of the still heavier loss sustained by him who was nearest an dearest to her, therefore be it, Resolvi i) -That it is but a just tribute to the memory of the departed to say that in regretting her removal from our midst, we mourn for one who was in every way worthy of our respect and esteem.

Resolved -That we sincerely condole with our esteemed neighbor O. Aldrich on the dispensation with which it has pleased Divine Providence to afflict him and commend him for consolation to Him who orders all things for the best and whose chastisements are meant in mercy. Resolved That this heartfelt testimonial of our sympathy and sorrow be transmitted to our bereaved neighbor, a copy published in each paper in the city and also spread on the records of the L. Brake C. E.

Glass Committee D. W. Cheek KidSo 4r residence here she made friends of all who made her acquaintance and was universally esteemed and ad-mired. The entire community feels more than the ordinary degree of sympathy for Mr. Aldrich and the fam- iiy.

THREE BIG gT ONE WBBk) COMMENCING 1 LOCAL NEWS. Three prisoners awaiting trial for filonies in the Ottawa jail broke out Sunday by going through the floor of the room they were kept in. The Thanksgiving dance at the Auditorium on Thursday night was one of the most enjoyable of the season and largely attended by those who dance. It was a strictly invitation affair. Ed Varner drove through Thursday with his hearse taking the remains of Mrs.

Daniels of Lone Elm -township to Richmond for burial. A number of relatives and friends were in attendance. The Kansas City Journal says that Miss Belle Hollingshead of this city will have a position as stenographer in the office of the Auditor of State after the new auditor, George Clark, takes his place. The Maple Leaf has cut the tariff on dressed beef from Kansas City to Chicago from 231 cents down to 15 cents per cwt. The rate has already been met by the Santa Fe and other roads must follow.

Bell, the coal man, is authority for the statement that an unpre- cedented amount of coal was sold in Garnett last week. We see by. exchanges that there is a conl famine on and many points are unable to get supplies. Garnett dealers, however, got their oniers placed early and have been able to supply all customers. Allen M'Uiley returned Monday from a two weeks trip in the Indian Territory where he was cooking for a hunting party from Ottawa.

They had a special car and the party was made up of Jack Harris and other Ottawa business men and Santa Fej The car was sidetracked at Stroui and used for headquarters. Stroud is where Will Newton is located and Allen says he is doing -well and likes the country. The Mound City Republic which Is one of the best local papers we read, has changed from a six column quarto with patent, to a seven column folio all home print. At the same time the publishers propose to throw in th-j Kansas City Weekly Journal all at the one price, $1.00 per year. The county weekly, newspaper is bound to go to a dollar a year when paid for in advance, but ought not to go below that figure.

Sheriff Keeney found a couple of Indian boys at the Santa Fe depot Thursday and engaging them in conversation found they were students of HaskeU university and headed for the territory. He detained them long enough to telegraph to Haskell and learn they were wanted there and then took charge of them. They then told him there were two more students at the Missouri Pacific depot and he took them in too. On Friday he took the lot back to the Indian school which is located at Lawrence. It is surely the Indian in them that makes them long for the wigwam at this season of the year.

W. H. Howie of Monmouth, 111, will preach at the United Presbyterian church next Sabbath at 11 a. m. Louie Steinbacker has had some alterations made in his restaurant building this week that add to its convenience.

D. Nichols has bought Robert Hunleys' interest in the billiard hall which gives him the whole of it. Frank Hamby will have charge for Mr. Nichols. The Topeka Capital says that J.

A. Ramsey of that city, formerly county superintendent of Anderson county is out for the appointment of superintendent of the State Keform school at Topeka. We notice that wherever he goes the Anderson county man takes his spoon with him and gets it into the political dish at the first opportunity. On December 20th Rev. Hen derson had a set of single harness stolen from his barn.

This week Sheriff Keeney located them in the possession of Bob Whitfield about 5 miles south of town from whom they were recovered Monday by Deputy Farris. Whitfield says he purchased the harness from a man who was carrying them along the road in a gunny sack and said he had lately sold his buggy and horse to a preacher in Garnett. The county clerk found it necessary to call the commissioners together Wednesday to convass the vote (or representative which was omitted by the canvassing board be cause that office was considered a county instead of a state officer. Attorney General Boyle in a letter to Mr. Young suggested the meeting of the county commissioners be called at once so that returns can be made to the state board of canvassers which holds is final session the second Monday in December, a week before the final meeting of the county board this year.

We informed that three of our drug firni3 are securing signatures to petitions and will apply to Probate Judge Stein for permits to sell liquor under the laws of Kansas. These firms are Messrs. Tibbets Mustard, The Garnett Drug Company, and Delos Graves. These are bona fide druggists and all have stocks ot goods of the value of from three to five thousand dollars, and are exactly the class of men that the law contemplates should I granted permits to sell liquor for "medical scientific purposES." There is a legitimate demand for liquor for these purposes and the law provides for its satisfaction through the druggists of the state, A permit gives; them no right or authority to sell for any other purposes or in any other way than as prescribed is one of the strictest temperance towns in Kansas but drug stores there now have permits under the law and have had for years. In fact nearly all towns ot the size of Garnett have some authorized druggists to sell liquor for.

the excepted purposes. Saturday, Dec. 3d, Ending Friday, Dec, 9th. LISTEN! You can't make money faster than by reading every word of the following carefully. TPecial Sale, of This sale will be the last of the season on kid gloves, and in our effort to make it the largest sale of the year 1898, will quote the following prices, good for one week, as stated before.

50 pair 98c kid gloves, all colors, every pair warranted by us to give perfect satisfaction, sale price 75c One lot of our famous "Rhea" dog skin gloves, worth $1.25, sale price 98c 100 pair "Normandy Kids," $1.50 glove, some beautiful shades in all the newest colorings at $1.00 pr All gloves not quoted will be subject to 10 per cent discount. credit, is also feeling a little shaky. But this is not what is given him so much newspaper notoriety. Upon complaint of Mrs. Susan McGuire, a highly respectable lady living on East Wall street, yesterday the gas contractor was arrested on a state warrant charged with a misdemeanor.

He was arraigned in Margrave's court, plead not guilty and gave $100 bond for his appearance. The story told by Mrs. McGuire, if true, and there is no reason to doubt it, proveg him to be a ecoundrel. McCool has been paying attention to iss Libbie Stalker, Mrs. McGuire' daughter, and a young lady who has borne a good reputation.

Thursday afternoon the couple left the home, leaving the mother with the understanding that they were going to the football game, but instead secured a team from Ira Travis and went to Fulton, where they remained until the next day. Mrs. McGuire claims she afterwards learned that it was their intention to get married and Miss Stnlker thought that McCoole had the license in his pocket when they left; that at Fulton he compelled her under threat and with the promise that they would be married the next day, to occupy the same room. Arriving home the next day, McCool told Mrs -McGuire that they were married, and Miss Stalker, believing he would fulfill his promise.never denied it until he kept putting her off from day today. When Mrs.

McGnire was appraised of the true state of affairs she wept bitterly and immediately had him arrested. She claims that he kept her daughter in a room by force and she will make an earnest endeavor to send him to the penitentiary. Mis Stalker is a respectable woman and has for years worked at the steam laundry. It is understood that McCool has a wife and two children. Sheriff Wheeler of Bourbon county came up Thursday and took Ed.

McCool back to Fort Scott in the afternoon. Ed is charged with a misdemeanor only as the girl is about a half dozen years over eighteen. The Sheriff was acting on the part of McCoole's bondsmen who didn't want to pay the $100 bond which was forfited. 3silo Bress Goods All dress goods from the 5c cotton plaid to the $1.00 yd silk and wool novelties will be sold at a discount of 1 2 per cent during this week of SPECIAL SALES. Remember Madam! This means a clear, clean saving of 124 cents on each and every dollars worth of dress goods you buy, as you well know, we have but ONE LOW PRICE to everybody.

Cloaks and CapeSo Cloaks and Capes will be sold at EXACT COST during this week's sale, enough said, you can't afford to wear an old one. We are obliged to have the room these goods occupy by DECEMBER 9th, so the cloaks must go, and prices are to do the work. Remember the dates DECEMBER 3d to 9th inclusive. Come early and get first choice. YOURS FOR CASH BARGAINS, TO GYGLOM GARNETT, 9 KANSAS.

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