Before the party adjourned Mr. G. M. Baum, in behalf of Mr. Gilbert, presented Mrs. Williams his family horse and chaise in a neat little speech. Plenty of rain - farmers sowing wheat. Miss Baum is here again after quite a visit east. John Emahizer, of Oberlin, was in town last week. Messrs Batt and Thompson go to Denver next Thursday.
Plows are busy preparing the ground for fall wheat and rye.
Mr. B. Gurwell, of Gem, was in town the fore part of last week. John Frazer had the misfortune of loosing a fine young horse last week. W. L. Williams is in Denver for the good of his health and wealth. Mr. S. Hancock, of Republic county, was here the fore part of last week looking after his cattle interests here. Mr. Crawford, of Grinnell, Kas, shipped a car of stock hogs to St. Joe from this station last Tuesday.