Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-09-11
CoLLYER, Sept. s.



To EXCHANGE Wheat, corn and rye
will be taken in exchange for fresh beef,
at Blackwell's mill, Collyer. 392-tf
People are becoming anxious to secure
winter quarters, and as result there are
some inquiring for vacant homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Opfer started Tuesday
noon to Clay Centre to look after their
recently acquired landed interests there.
G. Mcfarland moved his family to
their new residence on Friday, and very
pleasant place they will have when fully
settled.
A joint session of the Post and Corps
was held at their hall last Saturday,
when it was decided to rent the hall for
public purposes.
J. G. Arnold, treasurer of Ness county.
arrived on this moons train, to visit his
brothers, j. NJ. and B. F. Arnold, our
merchant and teacher.
Mrs. Henry Scholz, of Ellis, arrived on
the Saturday noon train, and spent a few
days with Mrs. J. Conner, returning
home Wednesday noon.
Watches, clocks and jewelry neatly re-
paired by j. M. Tuttle. All work guar
anteed to be first class. Leaye orders at
Mills & Arnold's store, Collyer.
hereby wish to inform the public
that am not candidate for constable,
as nominated by the Republican town
ship caucus. j. w. BURNS.
1t
r. Patterson, formerly night agent at
this place, paid visit at O. T. Birke-
lands. He had just returned from Ne
braska, where he went to see a sick
brother.
September 4th is remembered by many
residents here as quarterly pension day,
and they fastened on Saturday to for
ward their vouchers for the monetary
recognition of their services to the ma
ton.
CoLLYER, HAMS, Sept 4, 1886.
To Whom Hay Coneern.-I this day
transferred to B. o. Richards, my con-
tract with II. d. Chase for section 80, IL,
25. All persons are hereby warned to
keep cattle off, S. A. ORR.
st
Many will be surprised to learn of the
death of the infant son of J. w. Kyle,
formerly postmaster at this place. 1t
was buried at Clyde, kans., on Sept. LIST,
and to the bereaved parents, the Carvings
extend an abundance of sympathy.
L. A. Fisher was confined to his bed
by illness last week. He has so far re-
covered as to take a trip to Kansas City
to meet his wife, who was expected to
finish her visit with her parents in
Tweed, Ont, yesterday, and commence a
homeward journey.
In consequence of the necessary alb
sence of Rev. Elliott, there will be no
preaching in Collyer next Sunday, Sept.
II. The following Sunday there will be
quarterly meeting at Banner, and Rev.
Elliott hopes to see many present from
Collyer and vicinity.
A cordial reception was given Satur-
day night to Mrs. Frank Burdick and
Mrs. John Piper, daughters of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. H. Smith. Both ladies are from
Kansas City, and Mrs. Piper is accom-
panied by her two children, of whom
Grandpa is especially fond
The exceedingly strong southwest
wind last Sunday deferred but few
scholars from attending the Sabbath
school, thereby proving that the young
ladies and gentlemen of this vicinity
for the school is largely composed OF
such-are not of the indolent class.
Wearisome warm winds made it I'M
pleasant for few days of last week, and
when, at last, they rested, the atmosphere,
at times, was very sultry. Goodness
usually prevailed during the early morn
ing hours, and cool wave reached here
Monday night, accompanied by wind and
q few showers.
W. Jones was in town on Monday. He
lives Is miles south of town, and, with
others in that section OF country, had his
corn cut of by hail early in the season.
It renewed its growth, and he now re-
ports IL acres of good corn, which, for an
aged. wounded veteran. without team,
he thinks is pretty good.
The early evening shower Thursday
deferred some from venturing forth,
who would, under pleasant sky, have
ridden many miles to attend the dance
at the school house. During the evening
Mrs. Frank Colby ratified off a horse,
which Jack Conner was fortunate enough
to win. The next day he took $25 for
his prize, and the animal was again
possessed by its original owner.
The electric wires brought sad news to
Rev. and Mrs j. G. Elliott last evening,
announcer 3 that j. G. futile, a brother
Of Mrs. Elliott, had died at Shoshone,
Idaho, Sept. 9Th, and his body would be
taken to Kinsley. Kans., for interrment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elliott started overland
this morning for Kinsley, and will be alb
sent over Sunday. They have the SYM
pathy of large circle of friends.
Collyer school opened Monday with
large attendance, and both teacher and
scholars seem well pleased with each
other. Surroundings are silent but sure
teachers to youthful minds, and the i'm
preston made by the uncleaned wood
work of the school room, in contrast with
the white walls and floor, will impress up
on the children that imperfectly per-
formed tasks are sufficiently well done,
and thus will they fail to exert efforts to
do their best. No doubt the school board
overlooked the matter, OF perhaps they