The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1881-05-27

ing out theFailroad tax on the public
roads in the county in the road district
through which the railroad runs.
Men and teams, track layers, and
bridge builders, are advertised for this
week by the contractors on the st.
Louis, Ft. Scott and Wichita railroad
at lola.
The committee on speakers for the
old soldiers 4th of July celebration at
lola, are determined to secure an ora
tor of National reputation for that
occasion.
w. c. Jones broke ground last We'd
nesday for his now residence in the
Eastern part of the city. He has pur-
hased lots and will build just west of
VIM. Davis.
Men and boys, one and aldo you
want bargains in clothing, boots, shoes,
overalls, or any kind of goods you wear?
If so, see Anderson & DeClute, in their
new store on the corner.
From the rapid manner in which the
work is being pushed forward, the Fl.
Scott and Wichita road will soon be
completed and the cars running be-
tween Fl. Scott and lola.
The alleys and yards in the rear Of
the business portions of the city are in
many instances in horribly filthy
condition. The Board of Health should
attend to this matter at once.
Mr.. Benjamin Kizer, recently from
Maryland, has purchased the Hi. Mar
tin farm on Deer Greek this week
through Bowlus, representing Mr..
John H. Moore, of Pennsylvania.
Beatty & Shelter have taken the old
ice chest out of their meat market and
put in new patent refrigerator, in
which they can keep large quantity
of fresh meat for a number of days.
We open this week one hundred fine
straw hats. They are samples and
sell cheap. If you want a fashionable
hat call and see them.
o. P. NORTHRUP e. Co.
We are not making any run on mix
ed paints, lead and oil, but after you
get the best figures you can all around
you want to drop in quietly and see us
before you buy. SCOTT & Son.
A. E. Warner, who few years ago
was pardoned out of the penitentiary
by reason of a petition signed by our
citizens, has been returned there from
the northern part Of the State for
horse stealing.
We would say to the men and boys
that we give all our time and ability
for your interest as well as our own.
Remember this, we have goods only for
the men and boys.
~ ANDERSON & DECLUTE.
An occupation tax is being talked
Of to raise means to defray the current
expenses of the city. This has been
done in many places throughout the
State, but generally there is strong
opposition to the measure.
Mr. E. Costello, Superintendent of
the construction department of st.
Louis, Fl. Scott & Wichita r. R., was
in town Wednesday and made us a
call. He tells us that track laying
will commence to-day and will be
pushed forward as rapidly as possible.
The Allen County Teachers Associ-
alton met at lola, May eth. There be-
ing but few teachers present, only a
portion of the programme could be car
ried out. The association adjourned to
meet at the call of the executive Ulcers
G. B. WEIGH, Sec. pro tenn.
The dance which was postponed I'M
til last Thursday night was again
changed for next Tuesday night at the
Opera House. One hundred and sew
enty-five invitations were issued and
a large attendance is expected. Good
music will be provided for the occasion.
Supper at the Leland.
Married, at the residence of DR.. Lin
go, near Central City, Anderson coun-
ty, on the Goth ult., by Rev. S. NJ.
Irwin, Mr.. Clay B. Hall, Of Allen
county, to Miss Nellie Lingo. The
cage has at last found a
bird, and the happy pair start in life
with fair prospects and the good wishes
of many friends.
The road near Mr.. McCarley's, east
of lola, has been almost impossible
during the recent rainy spell, caused
by the backwater from the track of the |
lola and Fl. Scott railroad. The road |
overseer of the district should attend |
to this place at once and make the
needed repairs. No other one road has |
the amount of travel.
The County Sunday School Conven-
ton, held at the Liberty church, five
of I'll To-