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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-10-01
Centre Grove Cuttings.

Oo0tro Grove cuttings.
Portable wells are all the 60 now . days
nearly every one has to haul water.
A heavy rain would be most acceptable now
Fred Kinzley has just completed q new house,
Mr. Ben Foster large barn, Mr.; Ed: Carver .
barn. So money does not seem to be 80 scarce
with them any way.
H. L. Palstring has moved to Elsln0re where
Miss Jennie Mckinney Of Neodesha, Kansas,
is visiting with her cousin Miss Birdie Reed
Mrs. 0aill Cochran is entertaining her sister
Mr.. John Bay returned home from Indiana.
last Friday where he has been visiting relatives
and attending the old soldiers reunion the past
Mrs. Sigier, Of ElDorado, Kansas, is visit
ing relatives In this vicinity.
VIM. Brancher returned home from Wichita
last Saturday where he has boon attending court
Jake Downs and family of Bellies Plain, Kas.
are visiting friends and relatives in this part
Messrs James Baggct, VIM. Downs, George
Riley. We suppose they went there to try
their skill a. warriors. Wonder how brave
they were?
hood met at the residence Of Mr.. John Baxley
for the purpose Of having what they called o
sewing bee. Well we will say IL was . sue
cess. They made about thirty garments. The
ladies carried cake, pie, chickens and jell.
and we can say It was good and dainty enough
for Queen to eat. The young ladies staid and
the young men came In and the consequences
were they had very pleasant evening. Every
one went home we'll pleased.
The young folks met at Mr.. Joe Thompson's
last Tuesday night and IS usual had q very
pleasant evening: Among the guests were Doc
Cunningham and sister and Miss MCGEE, of
Humboldt, and Charlie and Willis Gibson, of
Big Creek.
On account of the rain, the preaching was
postponed sine die.
School began at Cottage Grove week ago Mon
day with Frank McCracken as teacher. And
at the Weight SchOolhouse last Monday with
Charlie Bowman - teacher.
LADY GRAY.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-10-01

GARD IRON DR.. L. T0zER, OF lola, RAMS
Having established an Infirmary in
lola, for the treatment of chronic dis
eases and surgery, We would call the
attention Of the public to the follow
We treat all durable diseases with a
success unsurpassed in the West. We
cure all Ruptures by process entirely
new, safe and simple, which does away
forever with the truss: no knife no
danger. We cure PILES aud FIsTULA
without the knife or pain.
Structures, Hydrocele, Variocele, and
diseases of the Kidneys and Bladder
are cured by the latest and most ap-
proved methods.
In all private diseases we have q
wide experience and unsurpassed snc-
cess. Diseases of the Joints and Bones,
Old Sores, Tumors, Cancers, Scrofula,
Spinal Curvature, Hip Joint Disease,
Hare Lip, Cleft Palate, and all diseases
Of the Throat, Lungs and Heart are
treated by those improved methods for
which the last twenty years are IA
nous.
We straighten Crossed Eyes, operate
for Cataract, remove obstruction to
Tear Ducts, and treat successfully all
durable diseases of the Eye and Ear.
We are especially prepared in the
Infirmary for the treatment of the Dis
eases Of Women. If you have any
Chronic Eiseases, come or send for
Circular. We will visit any part Of
the county in consultation or to per-
form surgical operations. Address
communications to DIR. L. TOzER.
lola Infirmary, lola, Kansas.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-10-01

TYPHOID, SCARLET AND VEL
Low FvERS, MEASLES, DIPH.
liberia, SMALLPOX, cHoLE.
RIA, ETC., etc.
Darbys Prophylactic Fluid will de-
stroy the Infection of all fevers and
all contagious and infectious diseases.
Will keep the atmosphere Of any sick
room pure and wholesome, absorbing
and destroying unhealthy efiluvia and
contagion resulting therefrom. Will
neutralize any bad smell whatever,
not by Disgusting it but by destroying
1t. Use Darbys Propbylactic Fluid in
in every sick.r0Om.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-10-01
LETTER LIFT

List Of Letters remaining In the post
ohice at lola, Kas., Oct. l, 1855.
Cation H Straws Isaac
Cation John Straws Ike
Hester Miss Mary Simmons Mrs Harriet.
Persons calling for any of the above
Letters will please say advertised"
and give date Of advertisement.
G. N. SIMPSON, p. NJ.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-10-01
A DOUBLE WEDDING

A DOUBLE WEDDING.
Last evening, at the residence of Mr.
T. 81. Hamilton, two couples were uni
ted in marriage by Rev. J. E. Brant
viz:
d. Wilson DUNCAN, Of lola, Kans.
and Miss NJ. Alice Shearer, of this city
Also, James M. Moore, Of Carlinsville
Ill, and Miss Olive D. DUNCAN, of lola
Kansas.
The interesting ceremony was wit.
messed by quite number Of the friends
Of the contracting parties.
We understand that Mr.. DUNCAN
and his bride will take up their resi-.
dence in our city, while Mr.. Moore and
his bride will take up their home in
Southern California. May their homes
ever be happy as their bridal day.
Fort Scott Monitor, Friday Sept, "a
Both Wilson DUNCAN and his sister,
Miss Ollie, have many friends here who
will follow them with good wishes.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-10-01
READ THIS |!

I am obliged to say to those indebted
to me, either by note or account, that
the same must be settled on or before
November /, 1885. 1 am needing
money and must have it. cannot do
business longer without it. By heed
ing this call you will greatly oblige
A. E. WRIGHT.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-10-01

Mr.. Cruse's daughter, who has been spend
ing part Of the summer with her parents has
returned to CHM.
Scott again this year.
Broom corn thrashers and bailers seem to be
still busy.
Mr.. David Morrison has returned from Sew
ard county to see the ''fOlks." He has claim
there and speaks very enthusiastic OF that part
0fthe county.
A glass fruit dish was left at the festival held
get 1t by calling Ut Puske & Blowers store.
FORGET. ME- MOT.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-10-01
GOOD RESULTS IN EVERY CASE

GOOD RESULTS IN EVERY CASE
D. A. Bradford, wholesale paper
dealer OF Chattanooga, Tenn, writes
that be was seriously afflicted with &C.
we're cold that settled on his lungs; had
tried many remedies without benefit.
Being induced to try DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, did so and
was entirely cured by use of a few bot
ties. Since which time he has used 1t
In his family for all coughs and colds
with best results. This is the expert
euce of thousands whose lives have
been saved by this wonderful discovery.
Trial bottles free at G0odbue & Evans
Drug Store.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-10-01

call upon an editor and ask him not to
put your name In the paper?
We know you are yelling "cheot-
nut I" 90 we will not pursue this part
Of the matter farther, nor vii; we con-
tlnue the general theme. The gist Of
it all IL this: Don't 60 down to Jeri.
cho. You are very certain sooner OF
later to fall among thieves; and the
Samaritans seldom travel that road.
Stay in jerusalem.
Thus endeth our brief sermon.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-10-01
TO ALL WHOM IT NAY CONCERN.

TO ALL WHOM IT NAY CONCERN.
We are very anxious to balance our
book this fall if possible. We are about
to the end Of our rope, and must haze
money.
AH accounts unpaid since last Janu-
arg, must be paid on or before Decens-
Der l, or no credit can be given. As
We have helped you in the past, please
help Us now. KNowLTON & SPIcER.
Geneva, Kansas, September Is.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-10-01
A. W. 1GCY

has arranged with the Factories for
the sale Of the following instruments
& G. Hallett 4 Davis, Chickering,
Emmerson, Kimball & Sterling Pia-
noes. Kimball 4 Sterling Organs
Piano stools Instruction books and
Patent Key Board. All to be sold on
easy terms.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-10-01
NEW HOTEL.

Having leased the New York House
for the purpose of again opening it to
the public as q hotel, I have had it
re-papered, renovated and refitted
throughout, and 1t is now ready for
guests. The house will be known as
the Commercial House," and special
pains will be taken to make it first
class in every respect. Transient GUS
tom a speciality. Board by day or
week. Charges reasonable.
wv G. L. WHITAKER.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-10-01

A choice 80 acre farm-65 acres in
cultivation, every foot tillable, good
black soil, ordinary improvements, q
splendid location and only miles from
Moran. / will sell this farm very chesp
II taken soon. Terms easy. Call ON,
or address w. 81. DEHART
Moran Kansas. Oct. 6.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-10-01
Nsosho Valley Notes.

The late sudden changes in the weather fore
tell the near approach OF winter.
Miss Jennie Smith, OF Indiana, 10 visiting
her aunt, Mrs. 8 JacOby.
Olive Carnahan has ceased his meandering
and is now lodging ut home.
Frank B0lin arrived here with his family
from Illinois last Friday to pay . visit to hts
parents and other relatives.
Hooker SHAPED has moved to town.
VALLEYrrE.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-10-01

Children will refuse bad tasting
cough medicine but they will all be
willing to take DR.. Jackson's Syrup Of
Wild Cherry and Lungwort whenever
offered. It is as pleasant as Maplr
Syrup and will reach q bad couae
much quicker than any other prepah
alton of the kind. Sold by all druggr-
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-10-01
ANu-HoRsE: THIEF.

A subordinate lodge of the Kansas
Division National Anti-Horse Thiei
Association was organized: at the Fail
Lawn School House last Thursday
night with Is charter members. The
officers are J. Coffman w. p; Re. Nell
con, w. P; c. Norton, w. 8; w.
Wells, w. F. 8; I. Thompson, w. T;
G. Milligan, w. NJ. w. w. Richardson,
G.. w. V.P. of the Kansas State Divis.
ion AIT. A. assisted by G. Chared ,oi
Of Chard City, installed the officers and
taught the lodge the secret work. This
Association is national, is % years old
and extends over nearly every State
and Territory in the Union.
The objects of this Association are 90
different from the ordinary v. C's.
that the workings Of these latter are
condemned by Athe.A. II. T. A. The
Association Is recognized by the diff
ferent States, as each sub0rdinate'l lodge
receives a charter direct from the State.
At the last session Of the Legislature Of
the State Of Kansas, they passed an act
granting each member of the Associa-
ton, the same power as City Police
man, /. e., power to arrest guilty par
ties and turn them over to the civil
authorizes for bail.
= Parties wishing to become familiar
with the constitution and bylaws of the
Grand and Subordinate orders can
secure printed pamphlets by sending
II cents to the G. w. p, Mr.. Ed. Cor
sen, of Parsons, Kansas. G. n.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-10-01
ufRnRrAET HnTfnR

Il IL becoming . fact beyond any
doubt that D. Ewart of the Live Hard.
ware 10 selling goods at prices hereto
fore unequalled for cheapness. Come
and 400
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-10-01
COUNTY NOTES.
FROM REGISTER REPORTERS
What is Being Done Throughout the
county-Events and Gossip
of the Week.


J. n; Warner and wife, Of Bushnell. Illinois
are visiting their sons Mr.. 8. c. and II. NJ
Warner, they visit here for . few days and ther
60 west TO visit their daughter Mrs. Georg'
Drum Berkehiser, Of Illinois Is visiting hi
father this week.
d. II. Mitchell OF Reece was shaking hand
with his many friends Tuesday.
Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Miller, Of Geneva, ar,
Mrs. ". n. King is visiting her daughter II
NJ: v; Il: Psfiars is visiting relatives a
Grandma Reece has returned from an exten.
We hear that Mrs. Nenr who has been quit.
sick Is able to be about again.
full accident Last week while moving q hsy pres.
she fell and one wheel ran over her arm be.
tween the elbow and the shoulder besides shs
was bruised abogt the body.
foot in it. / stated that w. r. GorreIf had
probably raised the only peaches in the county
hut the first time / met Geo. Meredith he In
formed me that he had raised 81 peaches on one
tree.
DR.. Lambeth's brother from Crawford coun.
ty was visiting him last week.
Jas. Cox and c: Hill, OF Ohio, are visiting
their aunt Mrs. N. Irwin.
Mrs. Geo. Mclaughlin and son are visiting
relatives In Rice county.
4. L. Miner is entertaining his father from
Illinois.
Henry Brown and Henry Bennett, Of Burl,
Indiana, are the guests OF VIM. Lacy.
On last Thursday night about 80 or 40 of the
friends Of Rev. Means met ut the parsonage to
give the Rev. gentleman and wife q surprise.
But we can't say who were the most surprised
the visitors at not finding any one at home OF
the preacher and wife when they returned.
Dan Bowman and Miss Ella Hager were join
ed in the the holy bonds Of matrimony at the
residence Of VIM. Bowman, Rev. Fleckinger
officiating.
The match game Of base ball Saturday was
by II to u: The Moran boys claimed that the
Umpire Disseminated against them which
suppose Is true ~ the bystanders made such
fuss that they called In . new Umpire after
which the Moran boys made II tallies to the
On last Friday night . warrant was issued
for the arrest Of one J. d. Snyder for rape
After having the evidence, Esq. DeHart in de-
fault Of bail senthim to Jail.
There will be Republican primary held In
the county convention and nominate candidates
Tor township Offices ut p. m.
VIM Wilton weighed his two year old FLY
saturday and she tipped the beam at 1l20 lbs.
David Lorsnce has sold his property.
VIM. Ryan left for Mo. Tuesday.
D.: II. Grifiitt has been confined to his bed
for the past two weeks with . pain in his back.
The railroad election was h0tly contested by
both parties and resulted In majority Of nine
ty-seven for the bonds.
The total vote cast ut the railroad election
was SO and from IS to 40 did not vote which
gives fully $50 voters in MarmatOn
w. n. smith and wife are visiting In Wood
Horace Normington is stopping in this vicin-
Dr; Lambeth reports new boys at Jas. Watts
and W. A. Rfchafms. PENCIL.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-10-01
AUCTI0uIII.

VIM. H. WychofK, Moran Kansas,
cries sales in Allen and adjoining
counties. Satisfaction guaranteed or
no pay. Charges one per cent.
Correspondence promptly answered.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-10-01
lola COLLECTION AGENCY,

Par jucunda est, but how can you
have it unless you pay what you owe.
The war IL inevitable ana let it c0nse
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-10-01
FARMERS COLUMN.

(Notices under this head will be inserted one
week free OF charge for al subscribers to the
REGIsrIn, Any such Excepting those regular
~ engaged in the merchantile business) having
any article to sell or trade, are cordially invi-
ted 70 make use Of this column')
The Superintendent Of the County Poor Farm
has span Of small mares to sell cheap.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-10-01
WIAP I0UYY.

Bowlus has any amount Of money
that he can loan on real estate security
atlower rates than can be had any
where else.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-10-01

PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT
Will be given to a capable and reliable
lady canvasser residing in this place
No investment required. Goods sell
all the year round. References neces.
ary. Write to J. B. HURLING co.
liz Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-10-01

We are now receiving our stock of
stoves. The Round Oak. The best
stove made for soft coal or wood. J. J
Casmire & Co.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-10-01

Satisfaction guaranteed or no pay.
Address, lola, Kansas.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-23
CHAPTER XIII.
A LAST APPEAL.

The counts preparations were complete
He had ssld his club; he was going to take
his pupil with him to some quiet place in
Paris, where serious instruction in the art
of seeming to play fairly could be carried
on without interruption. They were going
to cross by the night boat in Difference to a
newly-developed modesty in Dick. In the
afternoon thu count came with q port
manteau containing all that was wanted IN
the way Of temporary outfit.
"We will start" he said, 'as we shall con-
tinue, as gentlemen. If we take furnished
lodgings, you must not creep in with no
luggage of your own"
He then proceeded to exhort and admonish
his pupil to obedience, diligence and zeal. all
of which, he assured him for the hundredth
time, would be rewarded by such SUCCESS as
his pupil little dreamed Of, and by such
dexterity as should make him the pride of
the profession.
above all" he said, patience, GOODNESS.
and continual practice. You must never
for a single day lose the steady eye and the
quick hand. have confidence in Won NV
friend. And you have everything TO learn
everything. You can play a little and
draw a little. You must learn to play well
and draw well. They are accomplishments
which will be useful to you. You must even
learn to dance, because a man of your age
ought to love dancing. You must always
seem ready to desert the table for the ball
room. You must learn to fence, and you
must learn to use a pistol. You are going
into a country where men fight. You will
cease to DO an Englishnlan. Henceforth
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-23

GAS you please. 1t is the next step in the
inquiry. You understand that l shall con
meet these three checks, as well as the other
two, with Norah or her brotherr
'You will try"
1.-THE question is" said Mr.. Murridge,
'flrst, where you got those checklist and next
fHr what consideration
'AS regards the FIRST" replied the
stranger, you ought to know to whom you
gave them"
Il did not give them to any one. Those
checks were stolen, and the signature is a
forgery"
Really That is awkward. 1t is very
awkward"
'But tell U.s." cried Hugh, impatiently,
springing TO his feet. Tell us, mani"
II am much distressed to hear this,'' said
the stranger. II confess when l saw this
advertisement this morning, that I feared
there was something wrong about the
checks. am most distressed"
you have not answered my question
yet" said Mr.. Murridge. Never mind your
distress"
II am distressed on your account, sir.
However, the person from whom l received
the checks was your WI son, Mr.. Richard
Mulridge."
What" Mr.. Murridge shouted.
your W son-no other, certainly"
Hugh sat down.
"Why-why-for what consideration did
you receive that moneyF
I'm part payment of a loan. l had lent
my young friend, from time to time, sums
OF money amounting in all'-he produced a
pocketbook and looked at an ~entry-'to
Iorty-nine pounds nineteen shillings. He
mas paid me by three instalments of twelve
pounds each-thirty-six pounds. There re-
mains, therefore, the sum of thirteen pounds
nineteen shillings-thirteen gufneas we will
here 1t is.n
he handed Mr.. Murridge a slip Of paper
simple 10 drawn and signed by his son.
MI. Murridge examined it As he held it
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-23

Him, and The ron would begin. And then the police
man would be called In and they would all 90 on
together 20 the Mansion House, where he, the onics
boy, would give evidence.
And then7-he smiled ~sweetly-"then shall ace
him wFlgsle.H
The o1ice boy sat all day long lulled with this
pleasant anticipation, and contented, though he had
no novelette, in the drawer. Mr. Richard would
csme up stars unsuapectlng that his father would
call him.
Unfortunately. Mr.. Richard did not come that day
at all The onice boy was disappointed. The row
would take place in the privacy of Camden Town.
Asain, unfortunately, though Mr.. Murridge went
home thinking he would get that explanation from
his m, he was unable even to ask for 1t, for his son
was out when he arrived. and ditn't come home at
an AND the office boy will now, probably, never
see MIR Richard wriggle.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-23
SELF OR BEARER
BIZ WALTER B~EAsANTl
Author Of "All Sorts and Conditions Of
"The Captains Room, etc.
L-Commeneea sanday. March u

~ vas foolish, IN ieed. because / guessed the truth
al along. There are many young men who do these
zings They are always found out; then there Is
uoabbe- As for them, they are mostly silly boys
Who are born only to sink and be forgotten. But
you are dinerenti You are clever, though too crafty
snd cold, yet too easily frightened; you have cour.
sge-of a klHd-such q kind as / want; therefore I
will help you"
DICK munmured something about gratitude.
No. said the count; do not tax OF gratitude.
first OF all. you will stay here for a while until | am
ready. While you are here you must not leave this
room. You are a prisoner. / will give out 10 the
landlord that you are an invalid. You will spend
your time in practising the things I will teach YOU
Gouragel iou have burned your boats; you have
broken with the past"
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-23

old mans dali face tie DIP suddenly as a brilliant
thought occurred to him. "pli com here sonetimas
Of an evening, and ven chat. It's duil Tor me- to-
IN the evenings when recall the glorious evenings /
used 10 have ia the time-dear mel-ln the time that
Is past"
Dick received the proportion doubtfdily,
This will be very much better than going TO your
father and telling him where you are, wonttt|
Can you keep a thing quietT' asked Dick.
"Can II Haven't / kept the sublime secrets o.
thlrty.three degrees2 Secrets OF all the degreest
You forget, young man, that you are speaking TO ono
whose life hai been spent In doing nothing else ex-
crpt to keep tn secret and work the degree, and
enjoy the banquet afterward. Give ma a secret and
Lam hlppy-wlth ths banquet afterward."
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-23

Are you satisfied notc, sirP' he asked.
II want my sons explanation. You can all go. /
am not satisfied until l have my sons explanation"
They left him. But in the outer office the boy sat
with a broad grin upon his expressive countenance
He was one OF natures artless children, and the
thought OF Dicks downfall filled him with a Joy
which he had not learned to suppress and was not
ashamed to show. Presently Mr.. Richard would
come In unsuspecttns, Then hs father would call