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Fort Scott Tribune and The Fort Scott Monitor from Fort Scott, Kansas • Page 7

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PIANOS AND OBO BOOTS AJSTD 8H0S3. 1876. PEOPLE JLSD EVENTS. Henry Ward Beecher will spend the summer at his Peckskill farm. M.de Lesseps has been appointed president of the Paris exposition of 1889.

Warner's statue of William Lloyd Garrison is nearly ready for unveiling Boston. Lord Lome has been elected president of the royal British geographical society- 1885. ylO lGg The regulation of LOW PRICES on good goods. NINE years of Hon-! est advertising and doing what they represent has gained for the BOSTON SHOE HOUSE An exceedingly excellent reputation throughout the community, NO'DE-roPPTTfYKT Vft sn a rtx rrrrwTxrn nAnnrc rr. ed by the Fort Scott encampment and provided for by the council of administration, will be held at Topeka, September 29th, 30th and October 1st, 1885.

The T. S. F. R. R.

company have announced a rate of one cent a mile each way, and it is hoped that all other railroads in the state will give a like reduction. Suitable accommodations will be provided for all who may the attractions offered will be such that no old soldier within the confines of the state can afford to be absent. Prizes will be awarded to best and second best uniformed drilled and disciplined post; best and second best brass band; best and second best drum corps. In a future general order all accessary information will be announced. In view of the fact that it is designated to hold sham battle of great magnitude on this occasion, each post throughout the department, not supplied with serviceable arms, is requested to make arrangements to arm at least a firing squad and uniform the same.

Breechloaders can be purchased from the M. C. Lilley Columbus, Ohio, or from J. A. Joel, 84 Nassau street, New York, at prices ranging from $2.50 to $3.65, and equipments $1.00 to $1.50 per set Blank cartridges warranted to fit the same should be purchased with each order.

'VI, The Knight and Soldier, published at Topeka. by Comrade M. O. Frost, having received favorable con TUBTABLK. K.

A T. DlTlaloa Me. Faelfle Ball way. Trains Going Smith. 4e.

151 leaves Fort Scott at 11 :45 p. m. So. 153 leaves Fort Scott 10.35 a.m. Trains OMng rfJW So.

152 leaves Fort Scott at 2:30 a. m. So. 1M leaves Fort Scott at a0p.m. Freight TnttnSorth.

Ho 153 leaves Fort ent at 9:23 a. m. Freight Trnina South. 157 leaves Fort Scott at 6:19 p. m.

M. Exxtia, Agent. St. Lds Fcrt SuiTfi, Wichita Raliiij. WEST BOUND TRAINS.

Freight No. 3. leaves Fort Scott 5 :35, a Express and Mail No. 1, lva Ft 10 :45, a -Freight No. 5.

leaves Fort Scott 5:17, EAST BOUND TRAINS. Express and Mail No. 2, arrives at Fort Scott Freight No. arrives at Fort 70 Freight No. a.

arrives at Fort 12:30, am Trains Nos and 2 run daily, and Nos 5 and 6 run dally between Fort Scott and Reece. Train No. 3 Connects at Piqua with Mo. Pacific road for LeRoy, Council Grove, Burlington. Emporia, aad Junction City, No passengers allowed on trains without tickets.

C. P. Recter. J. W.

Miujcr, Ass't Gen'l Ticki Pass. Agt. Genl Manager. Sanaa City, Fort Scott A Gulf Railroad. KANSAS CITY AXDSPRINGFIKTB DIVISIONS.

Passenger Trains Going North, So. 4. Mail, leaves Fort 5:27 a. m. No.

2, Mail leaves Fort Scott 12:50 p.m. Going South. So. l. Mail, leaves Fort Scett 2:35 p.

ra. No. 3. Mail leaves Fort Scott 10:35 p.m. jopiox division.

No. 5 Mail south leaves Fort Scott 2:45 p. The morning train going north makes all northern and western connections at Kansas City. The 12:50 p. m.

mail train makes all eastern connections at Kansas City. There is a through coach on No. 1 leaving Fort 4cott for Parsons and Cherryvale. Reclining chair cars are run on all night trains ACCOMMODATIONS. Jherryvale freight leaves 5:15 a.m.

Springfield rreight leaves 6 a. ra. foplin freight leaves 8:30 a.m. E.E.DIX Agent. rons endorse this statement.

I have made a SWEEPING REDUCTION in BOOTS and SHOES. Ladies' Fine Cur Kid Button Newport's, Manufactured by Reynolds'Eros. $2.00, former price $4.00. Ladies' Fine New Boots $2.00, former price $3.50. Ladies' Fine Reed Weaver made Newport's $1.25, former price $3.00.

Ladies' Fine French Kid Button, Silk Velvet Finish, $L50, former price $4.60. Ladies' FineTCur Kid Tie Slippers, good style, 75 cents. There are only a few articles which I mention. It would take an entire page to enumerate them all. chosen whose election wonld have given such complete satisfaction in the post, is evident from the expressions of approbation heard everywhere.

Not only does Mr. Harris' personal qualities mako him a general favorite among his comrades, but he is recognized as one of the most persistent workers for the interests of the organization, so this selection is expected to contribute both to the pleasure and profit of Jewell Post. The new post commander was presented by his comrades with a handsome bouquet as a token of their regard." A meeting of the citizens of Memphis was held on June 9th, for the pnrpose of making arrangements for a Fourth of July celebration, and the following committees appointed: T. Woodard, chairman. E.

Goss, secretary. L. N. Phelps, Treasurer. E.

R. Stevens, J. F. Miller and J. I.

Million, committee on finance. Dr. E. E. Anderson, S.

D. Miller and A S. Johnson, committee on arrangements. J. W.

Coffern and daughter, W. R. Clyburn and daughter, Miss Lottie Mears, Mrs. Allie W. Kendell, W.

T. Snider and W. M. Rousey, committee on music. E.

R. Stevens, Adam Huffman, J. F. Miller and Wm. Huffine, committee on speakers.

T. Woodard, Ed. Wiublick, Giles Keasly, committee on fireworks. Eugene Gose, marshal of the day. Resolved, That a copy of these proceedings be sent to the Fort Scott and Arcadia papers.

E. Goss, Secretary. IT WROUGHT A CnAJiGE. Yates Center yews: "The Monitor has recently indulged in the expression of some frozen facts in reference to the filthy character of Fort Scott ice, and the manner in which that paper sat down upon that congealed Marmaton slough water, was certainly emphatic, if not graceful." Well, yes, the remarks were emphatic, and served the purpose for which they were written, in a most admirable manner, and it affords the Monitor great pleasure to state that finer, clearer ice was never frozen or delivered than that now being distributed to the people of thi9 city. The frozen filth has been taken off the market.

Sons Fine Hand-Sewed Button Shoe for $5.00. Boys' and Girls, Look at This! Every cut purchase you make of shoes you will be PRESENTED witha beautiful Ball and Bat. 4X I I (fa (fit (fi (fil (ffil IiMiIlb Will Sell MUST SELL! Shall Sell wsa BOOTS, SHOES, Low Prices. CLOTHIER. D.

S. MeKAY, Mang'r. ONE PRICE IGGtVJ ONE-PRICE CLOTHING HOUSE IS HEADQUARTERS FOR bam Jones, the evaneelist, 6ays that "a German is nothing but hugging set to music" Boyd Winchester, United States minister to Switzerland, sailed from New York for Paris yesterday. Atlanta has raised $75,000 for the erection of a building for the Young Men's Christian association. Miss Mary V.

Murfee (Charles Egbert Craddock)will spend the summer at Swampscott Beach, Mass. John Stetson, the theatre manager, was fined 5 for profanity on the streets of Boston the other day. Sergeant Mason, who attempted to shoot Guiteau, is in jail on a charge of having robbed a fellow soldier. The Rev. Dr.

John Hall was elected chancellor of the university of the city of New York Tuesday evening. Mgr. Capel has sailed for Europe. His American tour was a pronounced social, but very moderate pecuniary success. Teresina Tua, the violinist, is only 18 years old, and is under a two years' concert engagement at $36,000 a year.

Edward S. Stokes has purchased the St. Julian estate on Staten Island, and it is said will build a large summer hotel there. James Gordon Bennett's yacht now building is to be the largest sloop-rigged vessel in the world. It is to be christened the "Priscilla." General Hancock has written to the president of the New Hampshire Vetern's Association that he will attend the annual reunion of that society at Weirs, on August 27.

Nilsson recently astonished a Paris audience by appearing in silks of the Swedish national colors blue and yellow "while on her neck, from shoulder to shoulder, blazed Swedish, Spanish, Austrian, and Russian orders set in diamonds." Mrs. Emily H. Tubman, one of the oldest and wealthiest residents of Augusta, Georgia, died Tuesday, aged 91 years. She was the ward and personal friend of Henry Clay, and assisted at the welcome to Lafayette in Augusta. She was a very remarkable woman, and gave over $25,000 a year to churches and charity.

Go to Clarence Hall's drug store on Main 6treet, for prescriptions. RAILROADS. Ohio Mississippi THE DIRECT AND FAST LINE TO CINCINNATI, I WASHINGTON, LOUISVILLE, BALTIMORE AND THE EAST. 4 Solid Daily Trains to Cincinnati and Louisville. In 10 hours, with Through day Cars, Parlor cars and Palace Sleeping coaches.

No cnange of cars for any class of passengers. 2 TRAINS DAILY 2 TO WASHINGTON IN 28 HOUKS. TO BALTIMORE IJ 29 HOURO This is FIVE HOURS QUICKER than the fasttst time by any other Line. The Day Express runs entire train, consisting of day coaches and Palace Sleeping cars, Irom St. Louis to Washington and Baltimore change.

The Night Express has sleepers through without chanue. No other line from St. Louis offers a Double Daily Tfi rough Train Service to the National capital. PALACE BUFFETT SLEEPING COACHES Are run line on Night Express from St. Louis to New York Daily, without change, In 39 hours.

Best Route to Jacksonville And Winter Resorts in the Southeast. The Double Dally Lines of Parlor Cars and Pal ace Sleeping Coaches by this road Irom ST. LOUIS TO CINCINNATI LOUISVILLE, making direct connections at both prints with morninsr and Evening Express trains, having Palace Hotel and Sleeping Cars to Chattanooga, Atlanta, Savrnnah and Jacksonville without change. Noferrfes or transfers by this route. For tickets, rates or any particular information, call on ticket agents of connecting lines, west, northwest and southwest, or in St.

Louis atian ana suj ortn ourtn street. W. W. PEABODY. W.

B. SHATTUC. Pres. and Genl Manager. Gen'l Pass'r Ag't Cincinnati, unio.

G. D. BACON. Gen'l Western Passenger St. Louis.

Mo SOERCTSAirT TAXXiOX. ZHIjIFIEilR THE ain Street Tailor, Is on deck nitn a fall line ft Woolen Piece Goods, embracing i. 'he lead-in? styles ofDota Foreisk and Domes-tie Hake. lie Istprenared to execute all orders entrusted to Mm In tne most artistic maer rriCCJ 3 ISIT 3 tt3 l3TTC3t, ftp? BSC, BARGAINS IR, IN" S. We handle only the very best brands in the market, which we sell at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES.

PIANOS and ORGANS to Rent Cheap Pianos and Organs Tuned and Repaired. Siegfried Schulein Co, LOCAL GATHERINGS. Only $36 to Portland, Maine, and return via the popular Fort Scott and Gulf and the palace car lines from KanBas City. The Miami County bank, of Paola, one of the soundest banking establishments of the state, has changed from a private bank to a national bank. Its capital stock is $100,000.

The office of the State Cattle Inspector has been removed from opposite the Monitor office, to the office of the Osbuu Land and Loan Company, on Main street, opposite the Wilder House. The Missouri Pacific has not a3 yet begun the enforcement of the hack-men and hotel runner ordinance, but will in a day or so. Thi9 slatement is made by way of warning, and to give the parties referred to time to reform themselves. The corner stone of the new Chris-tain church at Clinton will be laid with Masonic honors on the 24th There is some diflerence between this progressive church and the U. P.

church, which recently denounced secret societies in Topeka. A Fourth of July celebration in Fort Scott this year, would prove a failure, since about all the towns in the county have already begun preparations for observing the day, and the country people will go to the celebration nearest them. Fort Scott is certainly left this year. Kansas papers, please take notice: Samuel T. Geiger, formerly of Florence, was killed while braking on a train.

His mother, Mrs. Francis Geiger, wishes to ascertain the whereabouts of another sou, George, who is supposed to be in Kansas. Papers calling attention to this matter may aid the old lady in finding her son. School Xo3. 21 and 96 closed on Friday with a picnic in Oliver's grove at Marmaton.

After closing exercises by the schools, which spoke well for their efficiency and progress, all assembled at the grove, where speeches were made by County Superintendent Peasley, J. M. Humphrey, County Surveyor J. Fortney and David Golden the director of the district It was an exceedingly pleasant affair. Willard and Anderson, two of the Sara-Sota murderers, iu Florida, the other day were found guilty of murder iu the first degree Wednesday, 'lhe jury recommenced mercy of the court, which, according to Florida law, makes the sentence imprisonment for life.

IJeacon was found not guilty. There is great axcitement, and the people are dissatisfied with the verdict. The judge's charge was fair and impartial. Pleasauton Herald: "Charles Gates, has been appointed clerk iu the railway postal service, to run between Kansas City and Memphis, and reported at Kansas City, for work, on Tuesday. I'retty quick time was made in his case.

Under date of May 29, the superintendent of the mail service wrote II. Allen that he had been directed by the postmaster general to write him and request him to recommend a bright, active young man for appointment on the line between Kansas City and Memphis, vice S. Shock-ley. Mr. Allen replied recommending Charlie, and on June 6th he was appointed just eight days from the date of the superintendent's letter." Fulton Independent: "Jim Morris, one of the biggest hearted and best natured boys that ever held a position in Fulton, left us last Tuesday to take charge of the night office at Fort Scott.

Jim is a good operator, having held the responsible position of train dispatcher on one of the best roads in the east, and receiving letters and recommendation from some of the best wire-pullers in the country; but like many an honest young man, the powerful hand of misfortune grasped him just at a timo when the future seemed the brightest; but he has borne the ineviiable without a murmur. He leaves our city with the well-wishes of all and the ill-will of none. Ilia many friends regret his departure, but rejoice in his promotion. Success to you, Mr. Morriss!" Junction City Union: L.

Mc-Loud, road master of the Union Pacific, has given us an account of the losing of a ring which is making some excitement between Detroit and Abilene. From the east bound train, last Saturday, between the above stations, a lady lost through the wash-bowl of the Pullman a $1000 diamond ring. The husband returned from St. Louis, and as soon as the place of loss was definitely located, offered $250 reward to anyone who would find it. We understand that the other day a hundred boys and girls and many men searched the roadbed.

It was an engagement ring, and the lady had worn it twenty-seven years. Several nickles were dropped from the rear end of the train going thirty miles an hour, and some of them would bound twenty-five feet." Pleasanton Observer: 'Jewell Post acknowledged the merits of one of Its most loyal members in the election of John J. Harris to the office of Post Commander last Saturday night and that no other man could have been 2 i i sideration by the Fort Scott encampment, and later by the council of administration, is hereby recommended to the favor of all comrades in the department of Kansas, the Woman's Relief corps and the Sons of Veterans. VII. Comrade Geo.

W. Reed, post 81, is hereby appointed an additional aid-de-camp on the staff of the department commander. By command of Milton Stewart, Dept. Com. Official L.

N. Woodcock, Ass't Adjt. Gen. LIST OF LKTTEK9. Remaining uncalled for at the Postofflce in Fort Scott, Kansas, for the week ending Friday, June 1885: LADIES.

Adams Annie, Daman A Mrs 2, Carlen Mary, Carkley Annie. Daniels Annie, Evans Adelia, Haden Mrs, Hill Katie, Hoover May, Jacoby B. Jackslmrry Alice, Jone Mnggey, Davis Mav. Miller May. Newberrv Manilla Palmer A Mrs Riton Mrs.

Shaw Mas. Stetwart Eliza fStroud SmnuelJ, Armstrong Alice, Brower Mrs. Claire Annie, Curren Peuglass Mrs, Orover Elsie HaTtwood Matt. Hollinsworth Mell, Hoovsr Eliza Jack Allice, Johnsou Maud, Jauson Mrs, MsClendon Elra, Mider Ella. Patterson Mary C.

Prijor Edith, Simon Mollie, Spark Mrs, Stewart Lizzie, Summer Mrs wan Clauuie, Wilford Mrs, Young Lena Mrs, GENTLEMEN. Anerbauch Bowman Wm, Boyes P. Boring H. Allen A. Blair Bros wers Isaac, Hoss Henry.

BraniKy Linn, Branshaw Campbell James, Casey Henry. Chapman Clark Davie Lenord, Cohnev Win, Cofford Robert, Curtis A Denton Edwards Amos, Greene John Gardner Hemy, JanipFon John, Keck Win. Loider Frank, Limbert David 2, Marquis .1 M. Marquis Robert, Morrison II 2, More Pierce Reese Wrn, Reignes David, Robinson Henry, Sluffet Sid, Shrein i Smith George Smith Stalker Wm. Thornbara Frank, Welton J.

Buckley CardlugChas, Carpenter Wm, Chapmpn Clark Wm, Clifford Cooper Tom. Cooper Clarence, Crelltr 3. Dalton II Capt 2, Eavton Y2. Fittzgibbons John Gandee Hamphorv Jones Newman Lusk I), Meges Jhn Moris Mirham 51 Mott Ben, Myers Jacob, l'ade Sain, Reyno'ds Rigg R. Saitzgiber Chas, Shaw F.

Skillman Win, Snyder Frank. Strasburger Tavlor Ed. Wed die White wm. Wkite John Wilson James, Wilks Colonel. Persons calling for letters in the above list please say "advertised." T.

F. Roblev. rostmaster. THE M. E.

COLLEGE. The following bids were made by the several cities to secure the M. college: Newton, $35,000 and twenty acres of land. Peabody, $31,000 and one hundred and thirty acres of land. Hutchinson, $24,000.

a cabinet of minerals valued at $4,000 and one hundred acres of land. Wellington, $51,000 and forty acres of land. Wichita, 30.000 and thirty acres of land. Eldorado, $35,000, two quarter sec tions of land and one hundred lots in Riverside addition. Win field, $40,000, twenty acres of land, an annuity of 2,000 for ten years, and forty acres of land, or in iieu of the twenty acres, $11,000.

Thi3 being the best bid it was ac cepted and the college will be located at Winfield. An Reliable House. Prichard Bros, can always be relied upon, not only to carry in stock the best of everything, but to secure the agency for such articles as have well-known merit, and are popular with the people, thereby sustaining the reputation of being always enterpis-ing, and ever reliable. Having secured the agency for the celebrated Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, will sell it on a positive guarantee.

It will surely cure any and every affection of throat, lungs, and chest, and to show our confidence, we Invite you to call and get a trial bottle free. Salesmen anted. Live, energetic men can make from $75.00 to $200.00 per month. Salary or commission. Expenses paid.

Call on or address E. C. Gates, Secretary Prescott Nursery Prescott, Kas Bucklen'a Arnica Salve. The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chillblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no cure required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded.

Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Prichard Fort Scott. Kan. Clarence Hall carries a full line of drags of all kinds and compounds all prescriptions carefullv. Cheap Monty.

We are now prepared to furnish money on farm or city property at six and seven per cent, interest with small commission, or nine per cent interest without commission. Osbun Land and Loan Co. Sterront Debilitated Men Tour are allowed a nee frfol of thirty day ot tr ue of Dr. Dye's Celebrate Voltaic Belt with Electric Sua sensory ApplUnces, for th speedy relief and permanent cure of Nervous Debility, loss of Vitality and Manhood, and all kindred troubles. Also, for many other diseases.

Comp.ete restoration to health, vigor and manhood guaranteed. No risk is incurred. ILustrated pamphlet, with full information, terms, mailed freejjy addressing Voltaic Belt Marshall. Mich. SECRET SOCIETIES.

Fort Scott Lodge, No. 25, A. O. TJ. Meets in Odd Fellows' Hall on the Second and Fourth Tuesdays of each month.

Visiting brothers are cordially invited to attend. J. M. LlMBOCKER, M. W.

W. D. Blatchley. Recorder. Select Knights of A.

O. U. W. Bourbon Legion No. 19, meets every 2nd and 4th Saturday in each month in Odd Fellow's Hall.

Visiting Knights cordially welcome. E. P. Steen, Select Com. C.

E. Cory, Recorder. A. O. U.

W. Homer Lodge No. 140 meets first and third Fridays in Odd Fellows Hall. Visiting workmen always welcome. E.

P. Steen, 31, W. J. 31. Humphrey, Recorder.

Fort Soott Lod Mo. 9,123 K. of Meets every second and fourth Friday of each nonth. Ail worthy Knights are cordially invited is Klocksn, R. A.

GRAJ-r, D. endowment Rank K. of Meets every second Wednesday in each month, all members la rood standing are requested to present. H. C.

Loucks, President. s. b. davu secretary. Grand Army of the Republic.

Wm. H. Lvtle Post No. 32. G.

A. Depart ment Kansis. assembles at Grand Armv Hall every first and third Thursday in each month. visiting comrades will ne welcomed around the camp-fire. C.

H. Haynes, Commander. FRANK A. LYON. AHUtant.

A. C. Barlow Fost No. 349. ikcKuiAi rtBiriiiuiy in miner nau, wr.

iuu and Wall, the 1st and 3d Saturday evenings of each month. All comrades are welcomed. Jas.M. Lee, Adjt. W.

J. Bawden, P. C. Womiu' Rllf Corpa Meets iu Grand Army Hall every second and ourth Thursday in each month at 7V4 o'clock harp. The wives, mothers, sisters, dusrhtert ad nieces of honorably discbargt-4 Kiiers, lion and marines sr- ngirtietori'fiHifrjjip.

Sirs. H. HAYNfcS, Prc't. Wm, ANNA G. SHOrXLVY.

Port Scott Division. No. 165. O. R.

V. Regular meeting on first and third Sundays of each month at Union ball. Visiting members are always welcome. A. G.

WHITE, C. C. P. ANUKKSON, Secretary and Treasurer. Fort Scott Division No.

14, Uniform Rank K. of P. Meets the last- Thursdav of each month. in Odd Fellows hall. Drills every Friday night fit I nionhall.

T. N. LEVIS, S. K. C.

H. C. Loucks. S. K.

G. Knights of Pythias. Mystic Lodge No. 17, mets every Wednes-pay night in Odd Fellows hal. A.

G. Pike, C. C. J. H.

Crider, K. of R. and S. HOUSE, W. T.

BAILEY, Proprietor, One Block South of the K. T. Depot, NATIONAL AYENUE, FORT SCOTT. Regular Board from $4 to $5 per week. Day Board S1.25 per day.

DUTTON HOUSE! New Three-' tory Brick, 1st Door South Court House TOPEKA KANSAS. Fverything New and First-class Every Particular, at "Live and Let Live" Prices. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. M. It.

DUTTOX, Mang'r. iletropolitan Hotel, I. FORREST HAMMOND A Proprietors. FIRST CLASS IK ETEKT BCSPZOT. Eureka, i Kansas.

INSURANCE A. GRAFF SON, CENERAL 1 Life Fire Accident I Lightning and Tornado INSURANCE, -A-G-IE 2STTS. Represent 250,000 ,000 of capital. The largest Insurance agency in southern Kansas. Office In Wilder House.

FORT SCOTT KANSAS C. A. BENHAM, DXAIXB XH STIFLE AND FAMCT GROCERIES, FLOUR AUD MILL FEED, WOODEN AND WILLOW WARE, CIGARS AND TOBACCO, a n. fch scan, tk XTJBSZOAX rNSTlTUTJC DR. J.D.

CARPENTER, Proper. Eye, Ear and Throal Institate. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Win Treat and Operate cb all Diseases of the TVe, Ear and Throat, ene day of ewh awfi Zizezaber tie (Ue, I O-T UXJLT. f'ff i BI THE SUNFL3 WKR.

At "a special meeting of Garfield Post No. 25, G. A. held at their hall Friday afternoon, the following preamble and resolution were offered, and the resolution adopted Whereas, The St. Louis, Fort Scott and Wichita railroad company has extended favors to this post beyond any other road therefore, be it Resol ed, That we take great pleasure in recommending this road to comrades of the Grand Army of the Republic and all others who may desire to attend the national encampment to be held at Portland, Maine.

Be it further Hesolved, That this resolution be published in the Wichita Eagle, and the Wichita Beacon and Fort Scott Mon ITOR. S. S. ONVENTION. The delegates of Walnut township, Bourbon countyssundayschool convention met according to appointment at Porterville, Kansas, on Saturday, June 6th, and the following programme was arranged for a convention to be held at that place on Saturday June 27th and 28th, at 2 p.m.

1. Opening by Rev. D. C. Moore.

2. Shall we have a permanent township organization 3. Election of officers. 4. Miscellaneous.

MUSIC. Saturday Evening, 7:30. MUSIC. 1. Opening by O.

P. Weddle. 2. Thirty minutes Sunday school experience and song services, by Rev M. E.

Goddard. MUSIC. 3. Topics for discussion. 4.

Do the Scriptures teach the early conversion of children? by Rev. D. C. Moore. MUSIC.

SUNDAY MORNING, 9:30. 1. Twenty minutes devotional exercises, by Rev. E. Goddard.

MUSIC. 2. Who is responsible for the morals of the rising generation? by Miss Anna B. Clifton. MUSIC.

3. How to teach children in benevolence, by Mis3 Mary Mullin. MUSIC. 4. Is the average Sunday school teacher a success? by Rev.

M. E. Goddard. MUSIC. SUNDAY, 2 M.

1. Opening by Rev. M. Stout. MUSIC.

2. Methods and plans for quarterly services, by J. Brenner. KUSIO 3. How can we secure a regular at-atendance in Sunday school? by David Zook.

MUSIC. 4. Have we made any improvement in the Sunday school work in the last ten years? by P. Garrett. MUSIC.

5. Question box. MUSIC. 6. Adjournment.

Signed by order of committee. J. Brenner, Ch'm. PORTLAND ENCAMPMENT. Headquarters Department of Kansas, A il 11" TIT- 1 urauu oi me liepuDiic, tvicn-ita, Kansas, June 10th, 1885.

Circular No 5 I. The department commander and staff, with such delegates and com rades a9 may desire to accompany them, will leave Kansas City the 18th, at 6:40 p. for Portland, via. Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific and the Chicago and Grand Trunk railway. II.

The fair to Portland having been materially reduced since the last announcement, comrades throughout this department are cordially invited to be present on this auspicious occasion. HI. The headquarters of this department will be temporarily established at the City hotel in Portland on Monday, June 22d. All comrades of the department of Kansas, Grand Army of the Republic, who may be in attendance, are earnestly requested to report at the City hotel. Portland, une 23d, at 9:30 a.

sharp. IV. The headquarters of the department will be re-established at Wichita on or about July 5th. In the absence of the assistant adjutant general the ofiice at Wichita will be in charge of acting assistant adjutant general, John A. Wallace, who will receive the quarterly reports due June 80th.

V. The semi-annual encampment and soldiers' reunion, as recemmend- Ens WHY YOU SHOULD PATRONIZE -THE- ONE PRICE CLoTHIER, These are a Few Samples of Bargains! WORTH. Cotton Worsted Suits at Medium Worsted 4 00 5 00 7 06 8 00 All Wool, Imported Corkscrew Suits. Blue Flannel colors, at All Wool Pants at Jeans Pants at Overalls Underwear Castor Driving Gloves Hats Fine White Shirts Working Shirts at Children's Good Suits 12 00 20 00 00 50 75 60 15 50 50 75 35 12 00 00 25 00 50 00 no 00 50 2 00 3 50 Straw 5c and upwards. THE PLACE.

litiLji i Sir BLOOM mm 1. We are the originators of Low Prices. 2. We have only new and fresh goods. S.

We have the best fitting garments. 4. We guarantee all our goods exactly as represented. 5. We are satisfied with small profits.

Ei Will SaveYou from 3Qta 40 PerCent. 7. We mark all our goods in plain figures, so that a child can buy of us as cheap as a grown person. REr.1Ef.lBER Tfio -Oho IToztto tho Boston' Slioa Sto.

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