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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-11-02
COUNTY NOTES.
FROM REGISTER REPORTERS.
What is Being Done Throughout the
county-Events and Gossip
of the Week.

Ptqua Points.
Lo! the politician is abroad In the land.
Plenty Of free cigars.
Piqua has been made voting place.
A new literary societh has been organized !;
meetings to be held each Thursday evening.
The followingore officers elected for the ensu-
ing term: President, Marion Drake; Vice
President, Jas. Finch Secretary, Miss Nina
Haviland; Assistant Sec. VIM. ID. Drake.
Judging from the persons At the head OF the
movement and the exercises Of the first meeting
the society will be q decided success
Sam Malcomb's house 10 nearing completion
Mrs. John JUDY has Jeff town, to join her
husband at Holden Mo
Mr.. Hannm has sold his house to Mr. Nc
Kinsey.
The young folks have new and nattering sd-
dttion to their social circle, namely: Miss An
ma With, OF Parsons, who II 10 take charge of
tSe dry goods department in L. Psrkhurst' 8
store
Willard Kesterson and Misc Sadie Hamm
were made one last Sunday evening, much to
the surprise OF their many friends, who, al
though knowing there was something in the
WIND, did not expect the movement TO take
place 90 sood They are AZ present in Missouri
yislting friends. ZTSKLBoS
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don't know IS your reporter TOR this pre-
cinct Is dead, but guess he has forgotten he ID
reporter, SO will give you few items.
Farmers are busy gathering corn, and getting
up the winter stoves, and suRpose there Is the
usual amount Of profanity over rusty pipes.
! Stock IL going in to winter In fine condition
and farmers have no just room to compi ain Il
''drouthy Kansas
Our Sabbeth School has closed Tor the winter
Some old fogies thinking we 'uti not keep
| from freezing to death IL we tried 70 go on all
winter. Yet these same fogies think nothing
| Of facing blizzard to get to Irls.
Mrs, John Harly, who was csllei to Indiana
some weeks ago by the very delicate condition
| Of her daughter, has not returned yet
Miss Strickland and Miss Hardy are patching
aud the former is teaching at the Rock Greek
school house.
Miss Hattie Adams has our school again this
odd scholars enrolled.
Miss Ina Jones, stringtown's liveliest girl,
has settled down t. biz. and teaching the
"young ideas how to shoot" at Fair View.
Strongtown has quit an Influx Of visitors, viz:
DR.. Hardy, brother Of Mr.. John Hardy; Mr..
Williams, OF Topeka, at his Cousins, Mrs.
Milton heyser, and one OF eur boys said the
other day she had better skip for home soon
AMI leave stringtown girlS alone or some body
would hunt up an old shotgun and go for
him.
Mr.. Willie Mathews has returned from North
Carolina, and brought . number Of friends
with him. They are looking at the country and
me of them will doubtless remain In Kansas.
Mrs Ellen Clark and son Of, Clinton county.
Ill, are visiting Mr.. John Clark and other old
acauaiutances who have settled in Allen coun-
fy They are well pleased with our country
and may conclude tn sell out In Illinois and To-
cate among us; we hope they may Such folks
are ornament 10 any community, and such
pluck Is just what we need to push our boom.
Thequestion every body is asking every body
else is Where can We get turkey for Thanks
glying?'
Quite an interest is being manifested In the
prcsracted meeting at Pleasant Valley.
II this misses the waste basket may come
again. WONDERHooTIZ.
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Neosho Valley Notes.

Right Rev, Z. b Kephart ID. D., will be the
presiding Official Of the annual conference that
opens on Thursday.
Frank Gay, Of Missouri, called on his rela-
tives at this place last week. His brother Jeti
accompanied him home.
Nine or ten women and as many men, armed
with scrub brushes and other necessary equip
ments, convened at the chapel on Thursday
and thoroughly cleansed 1t Of all accumulated
impurity.
Wesley Hayes came up from Walnut on last
Wednesday, and returned on Friday, accom-
panied by his mother and Miss Maggie Will
liams.
q. W. Washington was over from Missouri q
few weeks ago. and while here he sold his 80
acre farm to the Preston boys.
Jas Bale has returned to Kentucky.
MI Long. 9 nephew Of Mrs. Castator, from
Indiana, who has spent several months in q
more western part Of the state, is now stopping
among his kindred here.
The completion of the bridge that is being
constructed across the branch south Of r. Nj
PUrdom's will be hailed with delight
For convenience to either families Charles
Williams has moved his house from remote
with the family dwelling
B. F. Clark has timely fortified himself
against the yicissitudes Of the winter By
piastering his house.
A J. Servey has newly weatherboaried and
otherwise thoroughly renovated his dwelling
Hence his lofty habitation assumes much inn
proved aspect.
Bill Garrett, who withdrew from the pres
ence Of this community q couple OF months ago.
has returned to his old station
John Cleaver, sr Is having long and severe
conflict with the chills. vALIKYIrr
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Humboldt Happenings.

Mr.. and Mrs. Crsndal. Of. st. Louis, ars
spending few days in town with their friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Dnnbaugh and Miss Solte
Mr.. Thurlow Pi att, who has been visiting his
old home at Jacksonville, Illinois, returned on
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Y. Briggs. of Kansas City.
who have been spending q week with Mrs
Briggs father, Mr.. Daniel Armel, returned
to their home on Tuesday.
Mrs. Frank Dayton, who has been spending a
few weeks In Illinois. returned he fret OF the
week.
Mrs. Higginson. Of Jacksonville. Illinois, is
spending few weeks In town visiting her son,
Mr. E. Higsinson
This pleasant weather IL favorable for the
work on the new hotel building, which is be-
ing rapidly pushed forward. The mason work
on the first story is about completed
Mrs Arthur Chatdeld, Of Leadyille, Colora-
do, arrived last week and will spend the WIN
ter with her parents, Mr.. aud Mrs. Kelsey.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-11-02
ANOTHER QUERY

The Courant gives very plausible
explanation of its double edition of last
week. Mistakes will occur. But we
have another query. Before us are two
numbers of the C0urdnt, both dated
October Is. In one of these, appears
the name Of David Worst, for sheriff,
among the other names on the ticket.
In the other this name IL taken
out and that Of VIM. Mattocks inserted
in its place. Was this too mistake of
the 'printer ~
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-11-02
West Of the River

The corn.crihs begin to-f.tteu throughout the
land.
Wild ducks arc passing over by thousands.
Ira Cutwright and family have gone to Will
son county on visit.
Isaac Moss has moved to Anderson county.
Mr.. Geller has moved in J. X. Young's stone
house.
A Mr.. Robinson. lately from Missouri, who
will teach the Winter term Of Pleasant Valley
school, will soon move into the house now oc-
cupied by Mr.. Hildsbrant.
The West Siders are glad that at last the ap-
prOaches Of two OF the culverts between the
bridge and town have deem partly filled with
stone. We suggest that more be put there for
they are certainly needed.
There will he a singing at Liberty church
next Saturday evening for the purpose of learn
ing songs In the new book Every member Of
Liberty sabbath School should be present.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-11-02
LOCAL MATTERS.

Hot lunch at Lee Fuckers.
Ruv the Burr SHOE at McNutt Bros
New coacoauuts at Lee Fuckers.
The incest hoods we have seen are al
B. T. Rodman's.
Don't forget Monfort's sale mex
Monday.
Lee Rucker pays cash for game.
Realty Bros. have a good office room
for rent cheap.
Ira Willett as ''Scud" tonight will
he immense. Don't fail To hear him
Anthracite coal just received al
Roderick & Lawrence's.
All new goods at Miss Jennie Thorn
ber's.
Mr.. w. n. Evans is expected to
morrow.
Finest line of candies in lola at Lee
Fuckers.
Mcclure has a big stock of cotton
fannels.
The PRESBYTERIAN church steple has
been repaired and reprinted this week
Lee Rucker pays cash for butter and
eggs.
Home and factory yarns and fiannels
at McClure's.
Several of our Nimrods went out
last Wednesday, and bagged fine lot
of ducks.
For your medicated flannel go to B.
T. Rodman.
Weir City coal, best soft coal in the
market, at Roderick & Lawrence's.
Mr.. O. NJ. Clark, of Clinton county
Illinois, made the REGISTER pleas-
ant eaH yesterday.
Bananas, oranges and California
pears at Lee Fuckers.
Fresh Baltimore oysters in any style
at Lee Rockers.
David Goodhue, of Ohio, is visiting
Mr.. Goodhue, of Goodhue & Evans.
Best meat, best butchers and best
weights at Gray & Ellis meat market.
Goodhue & Evans are getting in a
large supply of general library books.
Their display is very attractive.
For good goods and low prices in
ladies' and Misses shoes 60 to Men B.
a few more pair left of those 25 cent
serge slippers, at MeCiures.
Another car load of new goods Just
received at B. T. Rodnan's.
Mr.. L. d. Dobbs is expected early
next week to take ehsrge Of the re-
hersals of THE Tennessee Scout"
Those wanting something useful as
well as for presents, call 1T c. A
Steele's.
Full line of velvet and velyeteens in
black and colors, at McClure's.
Mr.. T. G. Long, after a ten weeks
absence in Nebraska, has been home
this week. He leaves next week for
Iowa.
The ordinance prohibiting the run
ming at large of stock Of all kinds
within the city limits, went into force
yesterday.
McNutt Bros. are agents for Burr
& Co.'S celebrated fine shoes, the best
in the market
In these dark days they take special
pains to keep q complete line Of Tan
terms.
The largest and most complete stock
OF watches. clocks, jewelry and glasses
IN the market at c. a. Steele's
Save time and trouble by giving
your orders for coal to Brewer 4 Gil
keson.
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TO THE VOTERS OF ALLEN

The report that I do not intend to
perform the duties Of the Treasurer's
Office in person If elected, having OBJ
tanned currency, / desire to say that
the report is false; that / have not
now and mover have had any inten-
ton of deputizing anyone else to per-
form said duties. J. w. RISLEY.
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lot fail to ses Our Fine CARPET warp
McClure's Cash Store,
vegt Side Washington -Av-

/ Havana hand made cigars st Lee
I Fuckers.
Smyth l. Aliens new goods are still
coming in. One needn't leave lola for
Christmas presents this Year.
have a small house. of two rooms,
in the south part of town, for sale.
Enquire of G. A. Steele.
Rev. f. :. Miller and family will re.
turn from Indiana this week, aud ser
vices will be held as usual at the Pres
hyterisn church on Sunday.
Mr.. Robert Cook and family moved
this week into their new residence
Some of the fellows are getting in a
! hurry for that Elm Creek bridgs.
The first killing frost of the season
came yesterday morning. The way
; the leaves hurried down suggested
Captain Scott and the coon.
For your blankets and comforts go
B. T. Rodmsn's.
We learn that Miss May Morey is
employed in the abstract office of Othic
& Smith of Garnet.
Alex. Brown sold his farm on Elm
creek this week through Messrs Cum
mings & Croft, to Mr.. f. B. McAbee,
of Pittsburgh, Pa. The consideration
was $1,000.
They all kn0sU that the Lire Hard
rare is or the south side near The post
office.
We notice that Messrs. Goodhue 4
Evans are receiving large stock of
holiday goods.
s~nar rnovs AVN eruoor
SUPPLIES AT THE BOOK STORE
ON TIE CORNER"
A gentleman from Michigan has
been instructing Lee Rucker in the
manufacture of fine candies, and vari-
Gus other mysteries of the restaurant
eur's art. Call on Lee 10 see the result.
We have put all kinds of job work
down TO but little more than the cost
of the paper, and we advise you to get
our rates before making other arrange
ments.
THE HANDSoAEST LINE OF
ALBUMS EVER RECEIVED IN 10
La AT G q z.
The Burr shoe is second to none, but
far ahead in point of quality, work
manship, &c.
The report of our schools published
last week shows excellently in the test
matter of percentum of attendance on
the enrolment. Our schools have not
TO, long time been 80 faithfully at.
tended as at present.
Why not build that armory on the
square. With the court house that
will one day be there to keep it compa-
ny, the field" wouldn't be SO lone
some, after all.
A FULL STOCK FOR THE HOLI-
DAYS AT THE BOOK STORE ON
THE CORNER.
No dirt or dust about Anthracite
coal, Try a load of it. Roderick &
Lawrence.
Sometimes Dan Thorpe notices his
old friends, and sometimes he don't.
Just wait till that new suit begins to
go the way Of all the world, and Dan
will be the same sociable "old vet"
J. 81. Richards left this week for
New York City on business, accompa-
MED by his wife who stops with friends
at Indianapolis.
Bryan Brown Shoe Co. shoes are
ahead Of all, at McCIure's.
At the rooms over the post office is
the place to buy your millinery goods.
We ejust received large assort-
ment of spectacles and eye glasses.
from the cheapest to the finest made.
and guarantee a perfect fit in any case
of defective sight, Give US a call.
Scott & Son.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-11-02
Allen Center China.

Splendid rains !. aud wheat growing rapidly,
but light acreage sown.
Very few have begun husking corn.
Crop OF early potatoes good; also sweetpota-
toes. Late potato crop very light.
The Nessrs johnson have bainted their barn,
which adds good Ter cent. to durability and
appearance.
d. II. Morrison contemplates shipping q car
load OF tile from Illinois. ANY person wishing
to procure tile for cellar or land drainage will
do well by seeing or writing to Mr.. Nor
rison-address, LaHarre-as he will furnish
tile very cheap. Attend to il now as 1t will IA
cilitate matters much.
Mr.. Adams, OF Kokomo, Indiana, Q guest
ofJ. " johnson, 10 looking up q home among
Ms. He 10 an able and conscientious gentleman
and We hope to see him settle with us
z. j. Crowell has been feeling ''dAuncy" for
two weeks, being unable to work.
j. t. Treadway 10 hauling lumber for a harm
70 cover his ''Jessies.''
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-11-02
RECEIVED PAYMENT.

The following are names Of subscrib-
ers who have made payments on the
REGISTER during the week ending
Thursday noon, together with the
amounts paid. This list will be pub
lished regularly hereafter, and parties
who have paid will please notify us il
their name fails to appear:
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-11-02
@. A. R.

The committee Of ladies appointed
at the campfire, Saturday evening to
assist the members Of the G. A. r. In
their fair during the holidays, met at
Mrs. Stover's, on Wednesday Of this
week for the purpose Of arranging for
the campaign and it is the desire that
every lady in lola. old and young, rich
and poor, do what they can to make
the fair of the old vets a success. They
also request ell who are willing to as
sist in the matter to meet next We'd
nesdsy afternoon at two o'clock at the
residence Of Mrs. Harmon Scott, and
to report what they can do.
The purpose for which this fair is
held is an honorable one, and let us
make common Cause to help it along.
Every boy can manufacture some arti-
Gle that will help to swell the general
stock, and every little girl can make
a stitch that will count in the final
reckoning.
Let us pull together and give the old
soldiers q royal benefit.
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NOTICE.

Come! Come! Every body that is
indebted to me will please call and set
tie on or before the first of November.
In order to do myself and my creditors
Justice, I must square all accounts once
a year. Call in as soon as possible and
oblige. A. E. WRIGHT,
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NOTICE.

All parties knowing themselves in
debted to Emanuel Richards, or to the
firm of Richards Bros, will please call
and settle, by cash or note on or before
the fifteenth day of November. By at
tending to this promptly you will
greatly oblige f.. RICHARDS
AND RICHARDS Bros.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-11-02
TO THE VOTERS OF ALLEN
COUNTY.

In reply to a report that has been
circulated to the effect that if elected
to the office of Register of Deeds, in
tend to farm it out, wish to state that
such report is entirely untrue. If
elected, pledge myself to give the Of
flee my entire personal attention.
w, l., BARTELLS,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-11-02
LETTER LIST.

List of letters remaining in the post
Office at lola, Kas., November l, 1888.
ANDERSON AIKEN Laurv John
Avery Rosel Miller Lou
Baily Geo Martin Geo
Curtis c w Walter Jacob
fowler Benz. Whittpgton Ri
Howard &C Wright Mary NJ
Persons calling for any of the above
letters will please say advertised"
and give date of advertisement.
c. NJ. SIMPSON, p. NJ.
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FOR SAL

On account Of poor health 1 will sell
the entire personal property of the
New York House. This is a rare
chance for a man wishing to engage in
the hotel business. For further infor-
nation, call on or address
w. III. LING,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-11-02
FOR SALE.

Ten calves, 6 yearlings, 4 nice boar
pigs six months old. /. PORT.
q miles southeast of lola.
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FOR SALE

West halt, neg, II, "a, 10; payment
to suit purchaser. Address, John D.
Knox & Co, bankers, Topeka, Ksnras.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-11-02
MARRIED..

EPLER-MILLER-In lola, Kansas. on the
18th inst, by the Rev. s. s. Weatherby, Mr.
ID. s. Epler and Mics Effe L. Miller.
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WARNING TO HUNTERS.
Notice is hereby given that 1 will
prosecute any one found hunting or
shooting on my place.
ELIAS MILLER.
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CHEAP MONEY,

Bowius has any amount of money
that he can loan on real estate security
at lower rates than can be had any
where else
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-11-02
INSURANCE.,

The following statement of the paid
up Cash Capital of the principal Insur-
snce Companies doing farm business
in Allen county, is from the sworn
statement Of the officers Of the COM
panies filed With the State Superin-
tendent of Insurance at Topeka:
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-11-02

IFS the fall trade is at
hand Ue tUould ask all
Uho 1oisb to purchase
foods, to Siue US q call,
and can promise them
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-11-02

THE BIGGEST BARGAINS
they euer had, as zoe
hare bought uery heavily
and cheaper than euer.
In OUr.
The Dillon tribune. [volume] (Dillon, Mont.) 1881-1941, 1883-01-13
OUR NEW GOVERNOR.

Hon. J. Schuyler Crosby, Montana's new
Governor, and party, passed through Dill:
Ion on Thursday evenings train for Butte.
\ social committee OF distinguished Butte.
ties were acting as ushers to His Excellen.
cy. No demonstration was made at the
Dillon depot on the arrival Of the "Big
Man from Italy" Our brass band was out
of tune-our artillery was disbanded-not
soldier discharged greeting shot DER the
car that contained the Governor-and our
local orators had bad colds. Hence the
distinguished party passed through Dillon
without molestation. The Eastern press
has been teeming with praises OF our new
Governor, and as he has been vending his
way toward the center of the continent,
daily kilograms have bulletined his ap.
proach. A stranger to Mountainous, Gov.
crosby comes among US with the reruta.
ton Ut being gentleman OF ability and
well fitted for the position of Governor
Coming from the sunny cline Of italy ia
mingle with and govern the people OF chill.
" Montana, hearty welcome will be ex.
tended to Gov. Crosby, under whose al
!ministration our people will continue to en-
Joy prosperity.
The Dillon tribune. [volume] (Dillon, Mont.) 1881-1941, 1883-01-13
COMMISSIONERS MEETING.

The Board Of County Commissioners
met at the county clerk s Office on last Mon.
day. Observation-Disclosures Lowell, Rote
and Wells, and Phil ID. McGough, clerk Of
the Board.
The new Board was organized BY elect.
Ing commissioner John Wells, Of Glendale,
Chairman Of the Board.
The Board was in session two DAYS. The
following Is synopsis Of the most lmpor.
tant business transacted:
The Board levied tax for 1854 of eigh,
teen mills on the dollar, as follows: Ter
r'torial, mill; county, 10 mills; school
I mills; poor, mills; road, l mill.
The Board let the contract for the cart
and maintenance Of county's poor and in
a,genf sick. Gncluding burial expenses,) t.
w. 1. Eastman, at $40 per week per canita
Appointed w. F. Kirkwood Justice o
the Peace for the Dillon precinct
Established county road from Dillon IL
Green 4 Walters old saw mill by way q
it"tt,nan's, and from a point near Hoff
mans on the Virginia City and saw mil
roAd to the line Of Madison county,
The Dillon tribune. [volume] (Dillon, Mont.) 1881-1941, 1883-01-13
KAIK WAY RACK EFT.

The Utah and Northern road between
Deer Lodge and Biackloot has been re-
ce',ed by the operating department.
The Nor h rn Pacific is maxim. the most
favorable rates possible from St. Paul and
ON further East ON .reights to Billings aad
Montana points.
The .Noyth Hest SAYS that freight con
tracts between merchants and the Utah ami
Northern will pr'!Mnlv not be made be
tore March LIST, bu, will include lreiuht>
from Jan. lst
The Yellowstone Park railway is to have
a capital stock of 76,ooo,olo. Supcrinten.
dent Hobart, late Of the Eortlern Pacific.
is to have control of the new company.
The completed Northern Pacific will
measure from Lake Superior to Portland
1893. miles. When the branch over the
Cascade mountains to Puget Sound is built
1t will be considerably longer.
The permanent depot of the Utah and
Northern in West Deer Lodge is progress.
ing finely. The building has a substantial
rock foundation, and is twenty four by six
ty feet in size.
Early next summer the Utah and North.
ern will offer direct route from Dillon
and all points in Southwestern Montana to
Portland, Oregon, via the Northern Pacific.
The Dillon tribune. [volume] (Dillon, Mont.) 1881-1941, 1883-01-13
THE LITERARY SOCIETY.

The entertainment OF the Literary Soci.
ETY. given at School Hall on last Saturday
evening was up to the usual standard Of
excellence, although part OF the pro-
gramme WAS omitted. The literary exer.
ci>cs were meritorious. \ rendered
poem. by Miss Mi'lic Coitin-a fine instru-
mental solo, by Miss Minnie Axc-an ex.
ccllcnt rendition of "Locksley HALL" by
Miss Mary Carter-a song by Mrs. Orcm
and other pieces were on the programme.
Owing to the non appearance Of III. chief
u'sprtant> the audience was not dumb.
founded by logical arguments or stirred IN
by sublime on,bur>ts of elegant 9! 4uence,
ana in consequence the dcl,at> was post
posted until the next regular meeting OF
Society. The meeting Of the Society this
Saturday evening will be devoted to the
election of new officers for the ensuing
quarter. and no programme Of exercises has
been prepared for tonight. Ii time admits
volunteers will render musical and literary
selections TO tone down the excitement in
cident to electiny officers. Ladies will vote
all the same as gents. A full turn out OF
members Of tfie Society is expected, and
the people are cordially invited to attend
the meeting.