Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-02

It is impossible to become acquainted
with all of the new settlers, they arc
getting too numerous.
A number of strangers from distance
were in attendance upon the steriopticon
exhibition Friday evening.
Mass was held at the Catholic church
last Sunday, but owing to the rain there
was but small congregation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Adams, of the
Smoky, we're In town last week, and were
among the audience Friday evening.
J. Il. Smith. of Kansas City, father-in-
law of T. K. Phillips, has entered into
partnership with him in the land bust
ness.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Hastings, Miss Han
nah Walsh and DIR. Nealley composed the
party which drove to Wa-Keeney Monday
morning.
Tomorrow Oec. "a will be the closing
day of this term of school in Collyer, and
the scholars will have holiday vacation
until Monday, Jan. 4, 1885.
Two of the storms damages have been
repaired this week: The side of Wheeler
Bros store and new curb for the town
well. III. F. Knight did the work.
Seven feet have been added to the
depth of James Siebert's well by the well
borers, and he now has nine feet of water
pfor his windmill pump to draw from.
The brisk manner in which the freight
trains arrive at and depart from the depo
is an evidence of increased railroad bust.
ness. No lettering along now.
B. F. Bartlett is having a cellar exca.
waited on lot north of T. X. Phillips's
residence, above which he will erect a
house to be occupied by himself and FAM
lily.
Happiness came Monday afternoon to
the railroad employees, when the pay Car
arrived and turned over some of its val
uables to those who had so faithfully
earned them.
Improvements at Hollington & Sons
store continue to be made. Now a neat
sign projects out across the sidewalk, and
coat of paint is being applied to the ex-
<o~s<r ~ N, b,,;ld,Dp
A pig owned by T. K. Phillips commit
ted suicide Wednesday morning by re-
manning on the track until the incoming
train severed its head and body. No pun
was intended when one remarked upon
its being ''full-bleodedL"
During the early hours Of Sunday
morning a heavy rain began to fall,
which wet the soil quite deep. The rain
fall ceased while at sunrise, but soon a
fog and misting rain prevailed, which con-
tinued most of the day.
On Friday the wedding cards of VIM.
, B. Kelly and Emma L. Olson were re-
ceived by many OF their friends at this
place, all Of whom join in wishing them
much JOY, and disposition which can
see, to all the ills OF life, luminous side.
Thoughts for merchants: A man in
eastern Trego recently remarked that if
goods could be purchased in Collyer for
the prices mentioned in the WORLD few
weeks ago, it would pay to purchase at
and haul from this point Moral: Adver-
tise your prices.
M. and Mrs. Mcknight, who have re-
Gently located in the Banner district,
were in town with their little son last
Saturday. Mr. Mcknight is said to be an
uncle OF Mcknight Bros, land agents of
Wa-Keeney, and Mrs. Nick. was one of
the early settlers of Clay county, this
state.
Again the w. R G. ladies are on the
alert to give pleasure to others and in
crease the amount in their treasury. This
time they viii delight the little folks with
4 Christmas tree at the school house
Thursday evening, and afterward satisfy
the adults with an oyster supper served
at the Post rooms.
Saturday evenings fast train brought
to Collyer our former citizen, DR.. George
F. Nealley, now physician of the Kansas
state penitentiary. DR.. N. spent Sunday
with his friends here and then LET. Mon
day morning for wa-Keeney, from which
city he win continue his journey to
Lansing, Kans.
Mr.. Nelson, representative Of the
Omaha syndicate which. owns consider
able land southwest of town, was here
the first Of the week and purchased
number of town lots. With q view to
speculation he has purchased lots in
Abilene. Salina and Oollyer; the last, (our
town.) he thinks is destined to be an ex-
tensive trading point.
Many encomiums were pronounced
upon the beautiful evening Of last Friday,
which afforded the opportunity for a
large audience 10 witness the magic
iantern exhibition given at the. school
house by Postmaster Kyle. Most of the
non-danoilg element Of our society took
advantage Of the occasion to enjoy an
eyening's pleasure with the public The
nndienos = whole w1s : highly intelli-