The Times from Clay Center, Kansas • Page 1

NINTH YEAIi. CLAY CENTER, KANSAS, THURSDAY EVENING, JULY, 2, 1885. VOL. NO. 27, NEW SERIES.

T. CITY BUSINESS CARDS. Cut the weeds. Tuesday evening being cool and a IioyteJIatl. The ceremony which made John M.

is a I MILS. by f. and sincerely as at this time when they realize that you are about to remove to another home among strangers and in a strange land. And as a constant reminder of this sentiment they direct me Weeds breed malaria, cut them. Now is the time to harvest the weed crop.

The county commissioners meet next Monday in regular quarterly conclave. Thc returns made to the county clerk show that there are 703 old soldiers in this county, Gollober has laid a new brick walk in front of the opera house building, which is a big improvement over tne om one. Every citizen should appoint himself i ii. I as n. pommitroo ot one to see tnat tne weeds on or near his premises are cut and cleaned awav.

The health of the city depends a great deal on the condition of its streets and alleys. Weeds hide lots of rubbish. Cut the weeds and remove the rubbish. A good sized fight seems to be brew-injr between the Kansas Methodist and some of the faithful but rich and power- ful. The editor of that paper is a lignter.

The heavy rains of last week came just in time to help the corn along. Most corn is now in good shape, being clean and free from weeds. It grew over a foot last week. A generous portion of cake from the Doyle-Mall wedding reached the editor's table. ThE Times wishes one of Clay's loveliest daughters and her happy husband a future of perfect happiness.

A little impromptu party was given Will Wrisncr at Geo. Murphy's Monday evening, attended by several couples of young folks. Dancing and other amuse ments were engaged in and a jolly good time was had. There is crape on the door of The Times' nearest neighbor. "Carlo'' IIolzranr is no more.

His soul is in dog heaven where every dog has his day ev ery day or oftcner. Some rascal gave him cold jizcn. Some of the boys at Green, under the name of the "Star Combination" cave a minstrel entertainment Fridav evening ainmeut Friday evening. icrchantof that little burg lore performance, then A prominent merch advises one mor death and oblivion. The markets in Kansas City yesterday were: Wheat, No.

2, 72c; No. 2 soft, 81c. Corn. No. 2, No.

2 white, 42c. Oats and rye not quoted. Cattle, native shippers, 35.25; butcher steers, 3.55. Hogs, S3.S0. A man by the name of Wilson, vork- for Lingren in the excavation for Dittmar's block, was quite severely In jured Saturday by-dirt caving in upon him.

His iniurics are not considered serious, no bones being broken. The Dispatch Band received a tele gram from Kansas City Tuesday asking what they would charge to play there on the Fourth. The answer returned was Enframed. Clav Center and Clay county will have the pleasure of hearing their own baud this Fourth. Mr.

Chas. Parsons, late of Junction City, has leased and fitted up the old stone building on Court street, east of the Henry House, where he will run a carriage factory and repair shop. We shall have more to say of him and his business in the future. The music the best band in Kansas will furnish on the Fourth will alone be worth coming miles to hear. They will have nothing to do on that day but play and propose to give the citizens of Clay county a treat.

Everybody come to the Center and have a day of solid enjoy ment. Mrs. John Flenniken and Lou started for their new borne in Rogers, Benton county, Ai'Kansas, yesteruay morning, a large number oi inends went to the de- pot and bid them good bye with many a hearty wi-h that their future would be among friends as true as those in Clay Center. Snn VmnrUon bns Loon srtooteA na tbf vvuuv of the G. A.

R. The boys will find that there is so little railroad competition ex tending over the many hundreds of miles of plain and mountain, that the rates will be out of reach of the most of them. To peka would have been infinitely better Charles Watts, colored, plead eulltv to unlawfully abstracting a revolver and 63 in monev from John A. Moore and woe flnnrl 5.i lir tbn nnliOfl imlcrp and or- VIA dered committed to jail until fine and costs were paid. The mayor pardoned him after a few days and the judge is now wondering from whence shall come his fees.

Our Institute opens next week under the following able corps of educators R. C. Mead, city Supt. of the Atchison I 2 c-a See the K. K.

at Vincent's. Crackers Co's. and Fine Cake at Ristine 20-2 Everything in hardware at SEE the wonderful needle work at J. v. Dieter's.

2-l Oil and Gasoline stoves at Vincent's Jennings Co. are downing all competition on Machine Oils. See them. 2 Ten cent cigar for live cents on the 4th Ristine Co's. 2fl-2t Full lino of fiy nets at Vincents.

20-2 K. lams has money to loan on chattel security. A line line of Hay Rakes at C. F. Dod-son's, Wakefield, Kan.

20tf Harden Star Hand Grenades at Jen nings 2. Best 3-ply hose at reasonable rates at Emiek's. 27tf Fiirnres civen for lumber any kind, quality or dimension of the Badger. Lumber Yard. Another victory for the Garland Stoves at World's Fair New Orlcans.21tf Everybody Invitod to attend the grand opening at J.

N. Dieter's, Ifor a few days only. 27-1 Best Binding Twine at a fair price at C. F. Dodson's, Wakefield, Kan.

25tf uutino ivonta oo-o-a for which ho will pay 8 cents per dozen. Call in and see Holzgang's new fountain and try his soda. 25tf Jennings A Co. have a complete line of Fireworks for the 4th, which they will close out at low figures. 27-1 Holzgang has a brand new soda fountain and is selling soda water that is hard to beat.

25tf Call and Examine the wonderful arrasene and tinsel work now on exhibition at J. N. Dieter's. 27-1 Fresh Apples, Peaches, Plums, Cher ries, Blackberries and Rapbcrries at Adams A Co's. Wickstrtun Swenson will furnish the best Insurance at the very lowest rates.

They represent eight of the icry best In surance Companies in tnc wonp. it ii was too busy this week attending to customers to write up anything for this issue. Next week he will come to the front in good shape. 27-1 For Rent. Brick Store Room, In eood location.

Good basement. For full particulars call on 27tf CARTER lOLLES. Wonderful! Wonderful! The elegant display of fancy needle work now on exhibition for a few days 0Dy at j. I lieter's office. 27-1 I am receiving new styles of Buggies every ween, anu ii ou nuit any aescripuoii it win pay i me before purchasing elsewhere.

auruuus wuiniatu uuu c.n..n. guaranieuu. A. II. Am.ison.

Evervbodv call at J. N. Dieter's and BCC the wonderful display of decorative needle work done on the famous I)o- mestic now on exhibition for a few days only. 27-1 Boarders Wanted, We are now prepared to furnish board and lodging Dy tnc uay or vcck. Kytin accommodate 25 persons.

Terms $..) per week. Sherman House, 2 blocks east of Barnes' mill. 2Ctf M. B. Lake, Prop Just Opened.

Sherman House, two blocks cast of Barnes' mill. We are now ready to take boarders by day or week. Can accom modate 25 persons. Board and lodging 83.50 per week. 20tf M.

B. Lake, Prop. To the Farmers. Before you begin haying call at my place of business and examine the new Automatic oiacKer, a great, iauor Having machine. A.

H. aluson. One Chance of a Life Time. Now is the Golden Opportunity for everybody to see an elegant display of fancy needle work executed on the Light running ijomestic at ,1. Dieter's office.

27-1 Dissolution Notice. Having disposed of our Interest In the I business Heretofore conducted under tho Arm name of Chandler, Mcl herson Crawford, said firm is this day digsolved All outstanding ac- couut3 win be settled by our successors, Crawford A Hall, who will continue the painting business at our I -1-1 1 l.C! I- 4rw Lorn old location. We bespeak for them a continuance of the favors shown us in the past. E. A.

Ciiandlkr, P. A. McPiiekson. Clay Center, June 30, '85. 27-3 Office of Shaukaiid Seauees, ATCnisON, June 30, S5.

1 Editor Times, Clay Center, Kan. Please state to the readers of your paper that Jas. Sagei J. W. Shaffer manager, are the only authorized agents I for the sale of the Monitor Wind Mills and Baker Pumps in Clay Center, and that the new style mills and pumps are not sold by any other firm there, we having given Sager A Co.

the exclusive sale in that locality. Shakhard Seaei.es, Gen'l Ag'ts for Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri. 27-2 Withdrawn. In view of the fact that the stallion Santa Fe is in training for the fall races, he is withdrawn from the Etud from and after thi3 date. A fall season 1 wm oe maue commencing aDOuc me 1 1 Grand Display of Fin Art.

Every lady should not miss the opportunity of seeing the elegant display decorative needle work done on the Light Running Domestic sewing machine. Thl3 is to show how all varieties of fancy needle work can be executed in a very short time on the famous Domestic. 27-1 Round Trip Tickets to Saratoga, N.Y; Now on sale, and until July 15; good returning until Sept. 5, at a very low rate. This i3 probably the best oppor tunity that parties here will have of visiting friends In the east this season.

For further Information call at the general R. R. Ticket Office of W. S. Beatty.

27 Jennings for Machine Oils. band of Italians by good fortune happen-in to be in the city, the young folks got up a party at the opera house which we have heard described by at least forty a.1 i.t pwiubuiuh enjoy auie U1 lue fceason. auuul au mat is neeueu ior a pleasant lime is goou mu- sic, good attendance, good weather and good humor. These were all there. Att the regular business meeting of the Dispatch Band Tuesday night, Frank and IIarry IIanney auJ Crossley were ajmitteJ to the band Th follow.

in- citizens were made honorary mem- Lors -T A. Morrison 1L- D. Smith, W. L. Jen Hings, C.

Holzgang. All members of the band must be present Friday night to be mustered in and measured for uni- forms with Co. K. N. G.

II. Dorn, Sec. M. P. Abbott, secretary of the Kansas Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance was in the city on Monday on legal busl Uess connected with the management of his company.

It will be remembered that this institution has its home in Abi lene and is officered and managed by her wealthiest and most respected business men. J. E. Bonebrake is president, which is an absolute guarantee that everything is as represented. We un- dcrstand it is geing to make an effort for business in Clav.

On Sunday Lutheran church service was held in the court house, the service being conducted in the German lanruasro in the morning and English in the even ing. Rev. J. A. Bright, who conducted the service, is a pleasant, earnest speaker and does not belie his name, beinsr Bright ind fluent.

The Lutherans will do well to secure him as their pastor, he being able to minister and conduct the church rites in both the German and English languages. There Is a large number of believers in the doctrine taught by Luther residing in the county. On Sunday afternoon Rev. Bright performed the right of infant baptism on six children Another surprise this week was the ouipiwe wi wee was me marriage, Tuesday evening in Beloit, of Ilobeit Bewley, of this city, and Miss Cora Clark. The bride is well known in Clay county, having attended the insti- tute here two years ago and taught the Wakefield school several terms since.

Every acquaintance speaks in the high est terms of her accomplishments of head anu ueari. xnere is uounng to say about the groom except what everyone knows. He is steady, reliable, good na- .1 1 i. rm -m tured and is unlike any other person liv ing, ine band had its arrangements made to serenade the happy couple last evening, but the storm prevented. The Times, from the bottom of its capacious heart, wishes them all the good things of this and the next world.

The friends of Dr. Olney were very much suprised Monday on his return I i- A. 1 -1 1 lluul luu tu feUU 111111 accompameu vy a lad whom hc introduced to every one 111 1LU Sreai as -my wire." He had been so sly and quiet about it tuac 110 one seemed suspicious that his visit was more than he claimed A quiet wcek Wlth home folks. Mrs. Olney was Miss Florence Dale of Delaware, The wedding was very quiet and the ceremony proformcd by the bride's father who is a minister.

Immediately after they took the train and for ten days visited relatives and friends in several states. This is everything we know I about it, but would merely hint that the ladies should see that the young bride is made to feel welcome. A committee consisting of three law yerr, a doctor, a newspaper man, a Uni ted States official and a representative of the water works inspected W. II. Fletch- ers new house on the hill Monday after noon from turrets top to foundation stone and are ready to report that its internal.

external, eternal, infernal and diurnal arrangements are about as comnlete. a can be made in this country. Hot and I cold water nines Jirf Inifl fill nvii fVin I JL "A buxulv use, iawii fcprinK- I Aiiro rt r-m ffnLT -m I in. ntn nfn m. I.

i i 1 3 uu "re goinS 10 llve I tat nil TMon ts -in I 11 wii en v.a xl. a nj iroiiimiLLiM; in also made a thorough test of the water for drinking purposes and pronounced it superior to any drawn from wells down in the Hats. It is sparkling, effervesent, exhileratiug and altogether pleasant on aarm ua- as a result 01 yesterdays visit water will go into at least a half dozen houses as quickly a3 connections I Can be IliadC. Miss Lou Flenniken's departure yesterday for a new home far in the wilds of primitive Arkansas was made the excuse, last Friday evening, lor the assembly of about fifty of her friends at the Ianiu reiuence. it was a "surprise," arrangeu ana carnea out successfully by a few of Ler most intimate lady acquain- dressed tho surprised surprisee in about 1 words and figure? following to-wit: "Miss Flenniken: It Is with pleasure that 1 1 act a3 the spokesman for a number of your friends who wish to attest their friendship and appreciation in a little more substantial manner than by mere words.

You have grown from promis- ing girlhood to the fullness of maiden- hood hero in Clay Center under the gaze I of tt friends I represent. They have always wished you joy and prosperity to the fullest extent, but never so heartily. W. F. CARTER PEACE, Clay Ccn TUSTICK OF PEACE, Clay Center, Kansas.

AUJ. Business promptly executed. F. I. IIABKNESS.

A. A. GODARD. HARKNESS GODARD, A WYE US. Abntracts of Title furnished on short nr notice.

Ollice un-etairsla Grubb BuiM- lug, Clav Center. Kansas. F. II. DAWES, ATTORNEY AT LAW.

oniec over County Kiu.k, Clay Center. Kansas. Clny W. E. DUX AW AY, ATTORNEY AT EAV, I lay Center, Kansas.

Collections innde, And all lefral bib-luess entrusted to him will receive prompt and careful attention. C. M. ANTHONY A TTOKNKYS Ileal Estate soil, ami money loncd on real estate. Clay Center, Knpas.

M. M. MILLER. ATTORNEY AT LAW, Clay Center, Kan. Will practice in all the Courts, (State and Federal Dlt.

D. P. COOK, HOMI-Ol'ATinC PHYSICIAN ANT-) (Successor to Dr. Wijrjr,) has opened as: oHice in Frank's JUoek, opposite the Farmers and Merchants Bank, where lie will bo found from 1 to p. in.

Residence at Allen Wilson's. DR. P. F. C.

BIEHL, Scutldjer Office first door west of Residence, one block North and one-half block west of Methodist Church. D. B. SMITH, DENTIST FORMERLY OF CHICAGO Has opened an ollice on Lincoln avenue over 1st National Rank, Clay Center, and will endeavor to do his work well and at moderate prices. II.

II. OLNEY. F. K. OLNEY.

OLNEY BRO SURGEON DENTISTS. Over Jennings drugstore. Artificial teeth inserted In the best style known to the and on all the various bases. Preserving of the natural teeth a specialty. Teetli extracted without pain by the use of Nitrous Oxide Gas.

L. JACKSON. M. I'SSELMAN. JACKSON MUSSELMAN.

NEW LAND, LOAN AND INSURANCE AGENCY. Jackson Mussulman have formed a partnership for the General Real Estate, Loan and Insurance business. Ollice: Over Ruthraulf Musselman Bakery, Clay Center, Kansas. DRS. MARNER TYLER.

Physicians and Surfeons MOKOANVILLE, KANSAS. Ofllce in Babeock Oxley's Drug Store J. a LOOF, Insurance and Loan Aeent Office, coner 5th and Uourt Strets, over Great Western Clothing store. None but the best non-union companies who have paid the city tax represented. Insures against Fire, Lightening and Tornadoes.

Money Loaned at reasonable rates of interest, on real estate security. CLAY CENTER, KANSAS. Wire screening at Vincent's Machine Oils at Sharpe A Co's 20-2t I lout forget Bixler's Soda Water. 20-2 Fresh Co's. fruits of all kinds at Adams 2iJ-2t An elegant line of cigars 20-2 At Bixler's.

Cold refreshing and delicious Sharpe Soda. 2G-2t Fruit jars, and dishes at Vincents. 20-2 Try Carr A fc'oda water. 25tf For the best Sewing Machine on the market go to R. Wakefield.

12tf A car load of Monitor Wind Mills and Baker Pumps. J. W. Shaffer, Ag't. Vacs and Balloons at Ristine's.

2G 2t Fire crackers and lire works at Ristine Harness cent's. and Karnes's repairs at Vin- 20-2t Full line of machine oils at Sharpe A Co's. 2G-at Ice cold lemonade on the 4th. at Ristine A Co's. 20-2t For the lowest prices on the old style Monitor Wind Mills call on J.

W. Shaf fer, Agent, Clay Center. 23tf Special bargains in Mowers and Rakes 1 at corner -un street auu uncum ae. Don't fail to call and get prices. New assortment of Parasols at the 26-lt Regulator.

Remember that Sharpe A Co's soda fountain will be running all day the Fourth from top to bottom. 20-2t Carr fc Soda is pionounced the best in the city. 2att For bale. A good family horse, and a phrcton nearly new. 24tf P.

A. McPhekson. llo! Every one that thirstheth come and buy the Baker Pump have it put in your wt 11 and thirst no more. J. W.

SHAFFER, Ag't. Nothing but the purest of fruit juices used in making syrups for Carr A Soda. Lumber, Lime and Lath at the Bad ger Lumber i ard. The Badge Lumber Yard is still in business at the old stand. Remember Holzgang uses pure fruit juices in making syrups for his soda water.

Try this soda. 25tf Monev saved is money earned, then son in vour application for a Loan to I. W. Thomas, Wakefield, Kansas. 21 i Whenever you wish a loan on your farm or to increase it get tnc lowest, auu best rates from I.

W. Thomas, ake field, Kansas. 24-4 Ristine Co want to' get accquaintei' with I'verv iiorson in clav county. Ai who are in town on the Fourth, are in vited to call and see them and get prices on orneries. 2G-2t a I Doyle and Miss" Mary Mall one, took place at the residence of the bride father.

Jacob Mall, in Grant township, Thursday evening. June 25, in the presence of numerous invited friends, Rev. John Richards ciliciating. The bride looked sweet and lovely in a dress of white satin trimmed with Ori ental lace, and the bridegroom dignified and happy in the customarjr suit of black. After the ceremony and congratulations, the guests partook of a bountiful repast served hy Mrs.

Mall. The happy pair will remain till after the Fourth visiting with friends, then go to Crete, Nebraska, where Mr. Doyle is engaged in the furniture business. The best wishes of a host of friends for a happy ami prosperous future go with them to their home. Following is a li-t of the presents received Tea set by Will Peckham, Todine Hig-gins, Ben and Tom Johnston, Ella.

Laura and John llagenbuch, and Jessie Johnston. Silver pickle castor by Mary Thompson. Silver syrup pitcher, Wm. Mall. Pair silver napkin rings.

G. S. Simpson of Martinsburg, West Virginia. Silver spoon holder, Mrs. R.

B. Roberts and Mrs. Saddie Little. Silver cake stand and silver butter dish by Elwood Smith, C. C.

Russell, Geo. W. and as. Hanna. Silver sauce dish by Misses Annie Miller and Clara Johnston, and W.

C. Weidman. Handsome pair napkin rings by Mr. and Mrs. W.

Gillapie. Silver pickle stand by Jessie Smith. Jennie Graham and Chas. llagenbuch. Set silver spoons, large, by Mr.

and Mrs. Sam Mall. Set teaspoons by Mrs. J. E.

Lapache and Mrs. P. Lovelace of Schuyler, Nebraska. Silver salt and pepper castor by Mr. and Mrs.

B. atkins. Garnet water set hy Dan G. Smith, W. II.

Peckham, Sam Johnston and Ed Webster. Glass cake stand and tureen by Mr. and Mrs. J. M.

Youukin. Set hand painted fruit dishes by Abner Samuel and Emma Mall. Toilet set by Mrs. Rahn and Mr. Norton.

Silver butter knife by Mrs. R. Davis. Silver butter knife by Mr. and Mrs.

J. Lanning. One-half dozen linen napkins by Mr. and 31 i s. T.

Chestnutt. Bed spread by Emma and May Gordon. Bed spread by parents of bride. Linen table cloth by Mr. II.

Davis. Stiyyvsi ions jlerely. That the fence be. torn down around Court House Square and A neat chain fence put around it; With drinking troughs for horses on two corners at least, and A few more full length benches put in where tired humanity the full length can lie down, and That the mayor hunt the ehiggers out of the park before taking, and That the kid band brace up and act like men in Manhattan on the Fourth. 'he location of several drinking fountains.

A let up on society gatherings a lit tle until fall. A reception to Dr. Olney and bride. The keeping of a "down town regis ter" of the visiting ladies. A cornice similar to the one on the Svvenson builuing extending from the corner to Emiek's building.

That M. W. Keller, of Junction City. was in town Sunday anil Monday and 1 uesday The business streets arc narrow enough at best and builders should take up as little as possible. Jlarrleit.

June 21st, hy Rev. J. S. Parks, Andrew D. Ashbaugh and Jeunie Miller, all of this county.

June 21th, by Geo. Pickett, J. Man- by E. Noble of Riley Co. and Ella Maurice of Clav.

June by Rev. John Richards, John M. Doyle of Crete, Neb. and Mary Mall of Clay. June 20th, by Judge Allen, Richard B.

Carues and Alice Heath, all of Clay. June by Judge Allen. Michael II and Katie Keiffer of Washington count-. June 30th, at Beloit, Rob't W. Bewley of Clay co.

and Cora Clark of Beloit. I.ieensetl to tVeit. June 27th, Wm. M. Coultas and Matilda Lewis of Clay co.

June 27th, Frank Burges and Annie Duck of Clay co. MAst of Letters Remaining in the Tost Office at Clay Center Clay county, Kausas, for the week ending June 29, 1SS5. Amman, James Rlomgren, A Rlomstren, Roy, llenrv Raker. Walter A Chron, Mrs Karlson, Anna Sopha hauam, Matilda I don, M. D.

Roekhart. W. Miller, Mrs Maria Moore, Mrs Minson, Wm Cook, David Carson, Thos Gillespie Nelson, Samuel Fox, Charlie Ostenburs A Garritran, Andy otten Gardner, Vy i Orvis, A Hiil. Harrie sanipton, Mr. Herrou, Wm Taylor, Daniel These letters will be sent to the Dead Cetter Office July JT, If not delivered before.

Persons calling for any of the above letters please say advertised. G. Mm Strattox, P. M. Home Market.

We give the following as the quotations for our market to-day: WIIKAT No. 2, SOe CORN Mixed, No. 2, 27c; white mixed, 32c. OATS 27 c. RYE 100.

HOGS Shippers, $3. I'M 3.2.'.. CORN-MEAW- it. tO, BR.VN-TOc. ROULTR-Chjekcns, per 1E-LARD Sc.

BUTTER Country, jSc; creamery, 20c. EGGS Sc. POTATOES new, S1.C0 per ba. CATTLE Shippers, 4.at.ij; calves, grass 3c Ah pity us victims of fashion, Whose natures are kindly and pray. What person would think that we carry A heart neatn our corsage ooquet.

From Hie time when our dresses are rhoi ed. We iiie drilled in society's role. To bo prim and reserved and quite proper; A puppet sans ieenn or sooi. Then we're laced and tied back and restricted In our person, our tastes and our dress, Ynd Dame Grundy is stricken ith horror If a mutinous thought we express. Not a sentence of life and its duties; For the ot society plan Is to dress and dress and be thought quite the lady And secure the "best catch if we can.

Oh to throw oil these wearisome shackles To be gay as the sunlight and tree as the stream. For a sweeping the broad prairie here one me is me ming mat it seems. Just to see how the dainty five hundred Would turn up their noses with scorn If they knew I had taken a fancy To a farmer boy hauling in corn. His hands are as brown as a herry. Rut one look from his laughing blue eyes Had wakened my heart from its slumber To greet a real king In disguise.

suppose that some time in lie future I shall marry a man in our set. Yet. the honest blue eyes of my farmer Wore a look that is hard to iorget. Nigh an office newly made, A hungry and thirsty stranger strayed; He peeped through the keyhole, lingering long, As he chanted a strain from an old-time-song And the sad words fell from Ins lips so thin 'I want to get in: I want to get in!" Close by the ofllce fire there sat, A well-dressed citizen, sleek and fat. Soft was his chair as a throne might be.

Rut he mournfully played with the otllcekey Aim sobbed, as he listened to the stranger's shout "I'll have to get out! I'll have to get out!" Kansas Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Comjtany vs. JMicton For the benefit of many of the readers of The Times who live in the southern part of the county, we give the of a suit entitled as above which was tried before J. W. Miller, J. Monday.

The facts are about these In the defendant insured las property in the plaintiff company, giving his note for as eomtemplated in the scheme of organization. The note expressly stipulated that the maker will pa j' "in such portions and at such times as the officers of said company may agrecably to their act of incorporation require." Several payments were made and afler a time the defendant became tired and concluded to quit. This he undertook to do simply hy writing across the the policy, "I hereby can cel this policy," and paying all the as sessments to date, ignoring the clause in he polity which provides for the pay ment in addition thereto of all expense? ucurrcd in taking the risk. He then re insured in another company. The suit was brought to compel the payment of an assessment made after his attempt to cancel his policy, amounting to $10.

The plaintiff plead all these things to which the defendant answered orally to the effect that his policy had been can celed by the acts of endorsement and sending it in. After a very thorough trial the justice gave judgement for the amount asked and interest from February 1, 18S5. We understand the defend ant will appeal. We give the particu lars thi minutely to show there is but one way to cancel a policy, and that way by the exact terms prescribed in the policy. The insured subscribes to these terms and binds himself thereby, and he cannot thereafter dictate terms.

The very letter of the contract must be kept. Another thing the insured should stud iously keep in mind is. a reinsurance without a release absolutely vitiates both and in case of fire neither could be collected. It leaves the victim without protection. Zealous agents sometimes represent the contrary and get their customers into trouble, but the best and only way is to live up to the spirit and letter ot the eon- tract.

This company is officered and managed by worthy Abilene gentlemen who are above suspicion of questionable dealing. About a year ago a discharged em ploye of the company circulated a report that the business of the company was being dishonestly managed, and that the officers of the company had unlawfully appropriated a large amount of its funds to their own use. The matter was agi tated until one B. Horner and six others commenced a suit in the district court of Dickinson count-, praying for an injnnc tion restraining the officers from collect ing assessments against the policy hold ers of the company. The plaintiffs were assisted by able council, and after several weeks of the most thorough investiga tion and inspection of the books and vouchers of the company from its organ ization, the Court, ou April 0, 1SS5, de nicd the plaintiffs application for an injunction, and in delivering its opinion, said: "The Court is happily disappoint ed to find that the affairs of the company have been honestly managed, and that the evidence fails to show that one dol lar has been dishonestly used.

Here it will be seen the affairs of the company have with stood the fiercest attacks pushed with ability and vigor Its reputation has never been even smirched by enemies. Gazette: Abilene is not to be outdone by any city in the State. For some weeks past we have heard of a female brass band being quietly organized and now tnat tne sctieme is sutllciently advanced to insure its success, vvc are happy to announce to the publie the list of members Miss Ida Upshaw, Miss Ella Ham aker, Miss Rose Howland; Mrs. Geo. Seward.

Miss Anna Gleissner, Armitage, Miss Theo Keiser, Mi.s Grace Johnson, and the Misses Ilomie am Cora Strother. Geo. M. Seward, direct or. The instruments were kindly fur jnshed by Col.

J. II. Brady. to present with their compliments this watch and with it the hope that your u- ture home maybe pleasant ard among I friends as true and sincere as those you eave behind." The recipient was too surprised to say anything more than murmer her thanks in such a low voice that our short-hand reporter could not catch them. The rain coming up about this time forced the guests from the lawn into the house but did not in the least put a check to the merriment.

It was a late hour before all had gone and Miss Lou's Farewell" had passed into the social history of the city. PEUSOSA.L. JUM2XTMON. She. Was in the.

Kitchen. Hans fell in love mit a sweed leetle maid. Una every nlKht by her vlnaow ho shtood. Und dhero mit a pooty sharanado lie voke out der whole naborhoodt. But vainly ho tried once to rouse Dot maid out her schieep so pewiiching; Ho vas play on der front of dot house.

Und she schieep on der leetle pack kitchen. Curl Pretzell. Miss Annie Lancaster is visiting in the city. Mrs. Ira Flood will pass the summer In the north.

Sam Foster, of Leonard vllle, spent Sunday in this city with friends. Miss Arria French wilUstart soon on a visit to friends In Dodge City. Kansas. M. w.

Keller was up from J. c. and spent I Sunday witn u. u. n.micK ana iamuy.

Ed. Pusey was up from Manhattan the first of the week, a guest of Will Starkweather. Miss Amelia Loop returned on Wednesday from a seven weeks visit with friends in Free- port, 111. Prof. Frank Baker and wife started for his Ohio home Monday morning to be gone until September.

F. V. Gay, of Clay Center, was in the city yesterday. He thinks of coming to Lincoln to locate. Jiecora.

Miss Allle Peckham accompanied by Mr. Van irorn were up from Manhattan last week for a couple of days. Mr. and Mrs. R.

Sterling of Lawrence, Mrs. M. Franks uncle and aunt were in the city the first few days of this week. Mrs. Dr.

Stewart left yesterday morning for I a visit to a sister residing near Atchison. She I will be abB'mt two or three weeks. Miss Carrie Payne of Wakefield came up Tuesday and remained till Wednesday after noon, as the guest of Miss Eulah Stewart. Will former popular member of Clay Center society, but now a commercial tourist in Nebraska, is In the city on a visit. Mrs.

E. Skuse, a sister of Mrs. Van Honten, and daughter from Geneve, N. arrived In the city last week and will remain for the summer. Elder Reed and family returned Thursday from Bismarck where they have been attend- ing the S.

S. Assembly. The Elder says they had just the pleasantest kind of a time. Miss Ida Lutt, niece of ex-aldermrn Lutt, is at homo enjoying the summer vacation, she is a rupil at St. Mary's Academy at Leaven- worth.

She will return and resume her stud- ies in Sentembor. Herbert W. Powers, son of our townsman B. left Tuesday morning for Manhattan where he will remain a few days, then re- turn to Denver. It will be remembered that we mentioned his coming here a few weeks ago badly used up with rheumatism.

We are glad to say that he is so far recovered as to be able to renew his duties as book keeper In the employ of the U. R. Co. at Denver. Just be- fore leaving for Colorado ho received a letter containinir his annointment as Maior and As containing his appointment as Major and As sistant Inspector General of the 1st Brigade, Colorado National Guards.

1VAHEF1ELD. To Editor the of The Times. Fine cool weather has characterized the past week. Saturday night a big storm raged over us and dugouts and cellars were, for the time in great de mand. Wheat is falling to the sickle fast.

Oats look well and cof has acquired a sturdy growth from the late favorable weather. The batchelor picnic at Tom Mason's was a great success. Many of his friends had a high old time till the wee hours. Athletics were indulged in during the evening and one of our most popular neighbors surprised even himself by a most prodigious leap. Nevin Crecror shipped two car loads of hogs to Kansas City on Tuesday night.

We were sorrv to hear of the demis We were sorry to hear of the demise of one of R. Sparrowhawk's fine brood mares last week. Miss Mead, of Junction City, Is the 7 1 guest of Mrs. E. R.

Ilawes. A. Docking, of Clay Center, I3 the guest of Mr. Muston. Mrs.

Gates and Mrs, Reid are visiting friend3 in Concordia. During a ride last Sunday through Gill township we were especially struck with the fine farms of Tom Newall and Jos. Seal. Farmers In their vicinity are evi- dently hard worker and love a beautiful home. W.

P. Gates, our hardware man, Is putting in a windmill. Ed Southwick returned home from his trip east last Saturday. R. Fairman 13 spending his honey-moov among his friends here.

Cone one, come all, to the grand school picnic next Friday, July 3, at the Jones grove. It ia the wind-up of the spring term of school. Let every one strive to make it a success and give the iiLue onea a rare ireai. C. F.

Dodson has the contract Ior the building of Tom Lacey's new dwelling. Mrs. Carpenter i3 spending a week In Mahattan. There i3 to be a lawn party at Wm. Streeter's on the Fourth.

Items are scarce this week, but we ex pect to burden you heavily with our next budget. Jim. Tho Northwestern National, Milwaukee Mechanics Mutual and New Hampshire Insurance companies have complied with the city ordinance and are authorized to do business. Apply to Beat-ty A Fraizcr for a policy. 27-2 at I I I I I I schools, J.

B. Cash, Principal of Atchi- tances. During a lull in the merry mak-son High School and Alfed Docking, inS which was varied aad hilarious, Mr. our state orator, who has been teaching Campbell stepped forward and ad- la in the Emporia Normal School. B.

Mertin, our County Supt. will have gen. eral supervision. t. neat and commodious tent ha3 been put up on the vacant lot west of the Hen- ry House, in which the Parker Bro's are conducting a shooting gallery.

Every- thing is kept in nice shape and no haad characters allowed to loaf around. The person making the best score in ten sue- cessive shots will be entitled to a ten.o- lar prize next Monday even:.