Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-08-08
TREeO COUNTY TRAcINes.

Grass grows thicker.
| B. B. party a success.
Good weather for colds,
Citizens boast of new improvements.
Cutting hay the seasonable business.
Demand continues for farm machinery.
| Collyer base ball club will play game
at Buffalo Park August Is.
The lost WORLDS finally arrived from
the west after almost weeks delay.
| Mrs. Charles Adams, of the Smoky,
was the guest of Mrs. LeBron on Friday.
L. A. Fisher is preparing to build an
addition to the north side of his store for
a storage room.
! A bored well has been completed for
| Mr.. Roland, of Cove county, and he has
seven feet of water.
A heavy wind blew so hard against the
base ball stopping board that it could
not resist its pressure, and SO laid down
on the prairie.
Many persons took holiday Friday
afternoon and witnessed the match game
of base ball between the Wa-Keeney and
Collyer clubs.
Some difficulty has arisen about the
specifications in the school fence contract,
and it is probable that it will be let anew.
Mr.. Linde is the next lowest bidder.
G.. Mcfarland last week sold his
quarter section, known as the Spicer
homestead, to William Wheeler. He
then invested in q horse and new buggy.
Your correspondent neglected to men
ton that L. LeBron and family had
moved into their new house, mile from
town. Mrs. LeBron's friends are pleased
to meet her oftener in town than formerly.
Rev. Blanchard, superintendent of the
American Home Missionary society for
Kansas, was introduced to many of our
citizens on Tuesday by Rev. Weller, of
Buffalo Park, whose guest Rev. Blanchard
has been for few days.
New wagon and blacksmith shop at
Collyer. Will repair wagons, fill wheels
and repair machinery. Can do anything
that can be done anywhere else, and do it
| right. Satisfaction guaranteed.
336-tf J. SHEEHAN.
It would be a good idea, "boys," not
to have any bottles in the grass which
need hunting for on starry night, or
else be sure your lady friends are not
where they will see you. Complimentary
words often fail when spoken with an
uncomplimentary breath.
Any one wanting a job of black
smithing done should call on Charles
F. Mains, of Collyer, who is pre-
pared to perform all branches of
blacksmith work, including the repairing
of farm machinery. You will find Mr..
Mains ready for business at T. K.
Phillips old shop. 3543
Walter Elliott, who for some years has
had charge of the railroad tank at this
place. has been given the three west of this
point for his future labors, instead of the
four which he has heretofore had. Many
friends will regret Mr.. Elliott's departure,
as he has been exceedingly accommoda-
ting to our citizens. May his purse
become heavier and his duties lighter.
Western Trego has had its usual quota
of rains and fogs the past week. Thurs
days was an afternoon shower followed
by mist lasting until morning; Friday it
showered east of town and even sprinkled
in town, but those on the base ball
grounds knew not that it had rained
until told them afterwards; Tuesday
night heavy rain fell and the lightning
was unusually vivid, and now, as these
lines are penned, distant thunder can be
heard, promising a similar nights en-
V0rGdluIuOuG.
The dance at the school house on Fri
day night was both social and financial
success. A number of strangers from
Wa-Keeney and Buffalo Park were
present, and pleasant time was had.
The net proceeds were 500. Besides this
amount, some $3.50 was made by the
second nine selling ice cream and lemon
ade. Many compliments were bestowed
upon the beautiful appearance of the
supper tables at the Occidental Hotel, the
ladies having bountifully supplied them
with bouquets, as well as choice edibles.
Mr.. Morris has been Unexpectedly
called home because of a contest entered
upon his claim. For some time Mr..
Morris has been doing business in Holton,
Kansas, having failed, like many another,
to make living here during those years
of drouth. He has, however, been on his
claim as often as the law requires, and
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