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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-11-09
Independence Items.

We see by the current number OF the RBoIs-
TER that the other country reporters-like our
selyes-are too much absorbed in the Political
situation to find time to write for the press.
So we thought this week we would 5uaps for
items.
1t may be rather late in the day to report that
new boy at Perry Morrison's but then 1t Is
never too late to report q Harrison boy.
There is a sound of wedding bells In the air
and ere this be seen In print one Of Elm Creeks
fairest maidens will be..borne away on the
wings of love by the handsomest and most
dashing young gent In the county.
J. t. Tredway has purchased Mrs Gilchrists
farm.
Bennie's house-keeper has put In her appear
ance according to contract, and reports an I'M
usually late and pleasant fall with plenty Of
rain.
The Runyan boys came home from Fort
Scott to vote for Cleveland and "a "0ld Ro-
man,
Mr.. Tinker has returned in good shape
bringing with hiI., cousin Of his wife.
Rev. Swart, former pastor Of the N. &.
church, deliver d some interesting remarks at
Allen Center ST bhath afternoon. Rev. Hyatt
Of lola, preacht VI LaHarpe NJ tnc soihe muir
We thank our irs that the thrashers, after
eating us out of h ,use aud home have gone into
winter quarters
Mr.. Barker''w 20 has been reported sick FOL
some time past IS reported better
~. W. Carroll made trip to Kansas City las,
week. His son, George returned with him to
spend few days.
The smiling face OF our county superintend
ent was visible In our school room this week.
Hurrah for Harrison and Morton
MIzPAH.
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THE ELECTION.

We cannot say how badly Cleve-
land is beaten; but enough has been
learned to settle the fact that Harrison
is the coming President. The republic
cans, though perhaps less loud in their
predictions of victory, never faltered
in their faith in the good sense and
sound judgment Of the American peo-
pie as whole; and the result has JUS
titled their condolences.
Important and all-absorbing as the
campaign has been, we do not think
the gravity of the crisis was overesti-
mated. The, tariff question is beyond
doubt the most serious political prob
lem with which we as a Nation have
to deal; and this election expressing as
it does the sense of the people in re-
gard to it, settles at once and we hope
forever, the future policy of the coun-
try. No party will ever again seek
power In America under the campaign
cry of,revenue reform. The election OF
Harrison and the settlement of this
question We believe marks with US
the beginning of brighter days. The
people know the republican party Of
old; and all the impetus that a feeling
of perfect confidence in the govern
ment; and security in a steadfast for
eign policy, can give, will be felt.
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West Of the RiYer.

Last Saturday evening the "old soldiers"
had a grand reunion at the Liberty school
house. Ats O'Clock the meeting was called to
order and James PEGS elected to the chair, then
followed songs and talks from the old soldiers
the talks were full of politics and events of
warfare which made them very interesting to
all. At the proper time the young men pre-
pared tables and the young ladies assisted by
their mothers spread out a houutifpl supper,
of which the old soldiers were invited to par
take. All fell in, and most enjoyable hour
was spent. If soldier can enjoy himself any
where 1t is at the table. After supper more
speeches followed. Mr. PEGS was called upon
to give his experience In prison. The way he
held the attention and interest Of the audience
was remarkable. Mr.. PEGS was In the accursed
hell hole of Andersonville just one year and
any one who does not feel the pulse grow
quicker and the sympathy greater at the thrill
ing words of prison cruelty Is indeed poor
citizen of the Union. At q late hour the house
adjourned all expressing their satisfaction OF
the good times there. May the Union boy.
have the richest blessing God and our country
can bestow is the hearty wish Of ours.
PUMPKIN
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-11-09

republicans out of their votes
and of defrauding the people out of the
results of an honest election.
As this matter effects our townsmen
the people OF lola
regret it deeply and sincerely,
but as a piece of democratic election
it merits and receives the
bitterest execration and condemnation
Such practices may be ell right In
the solid south, but Kansas cleo
ton laws cannot be allowed to become
a dead letter. Nothing that has oc-
Cured during the campaign has done
30 much toward downing" the demo-
cratic party, They have occas'
lonally come to the front in county
matters, but If it depends now upon
such trickery as this, the game is up
and Allen county democracy is dead.
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Diamond 0leauiuGs =.

The quilting at old Mr.. Hurry's two week 8
ago was just what the old gentleman promised
He said last spring "If the ladies WOULD piece
him friendship quilt he would give them a
regular Old-fashioned quilting. Two weeks
ago the old man fulfilled his.promise, and
we'll, you just ought to have been there.
Rev. Mr.. Braden, of LaHarpe, and Rev.
staley, Of Humboldt, preached a number Of
acceptable sermons to the people of Diamond
and vicinity. Mr.. Staley 10 a very pleasant
speaker and we hope he will favor us often.
The soul that can go to perdition amidst Mr..
Braden's earnest appeals to accept. Christ as
"The man of their COUNSEL, would go the
downward road even though an angel from
Heaven were preaching to them.
We are sorry to hear that one of the Diamond
boys (whOse name We suppress for the presently
SO far forgot himself as to willfully cause dis
turbance during the services one night. Dia-
mond is noted for her general good behavior
aid her prompt punishment of all offenders
and the Diamond boys are unwilling to have
their laurels tarniahad Nv the acts of one OF
their number. Those who will not keep with.
in the bounds Of decency, would save them.
selves trouble by remaining at home.
We learn that Miss Mollie Jones, daughter o
t. W. Jones, who has been with friends IL
Ohio the past two years, returned home will
her mother last month.
Mrs. Hyatt of lola, made her friend, Mrs. 7
W. Jones, pleasant visitlast week. Rev. w
II. Hyatt was combining businessand pleasur
among friends at Lone Elm.
| Our district board seem much pie ased will
their new teacher. Mr.. Harvey Jones, and tn
| children are expecting a profitable winter.
The weather is LneXcelled for farm work
| and farmers are pushing every branch of thei
business, but, In our journeyings hither an,
| thither we observe one important item that al
\ seem to be neglecting, viz: to pillow out fire
guards. There is a rank growth of crab grass
dry as finder, and almost every home is il
danger these windy days.
| MIR, James Davis has sold his eighty acr
home place to the widow Carnes, considerable
$1,000. Mr.. Davis has the lumber on the groun
for new house on his other farm.
Quite number of Diamondites went to Lon,
Elm Sunday night to hear Drofr Golden, an
all report themselves much pleased.
| Mrs. Robinson and a daughter Of Mr., Mend
al are reported on the sick list. Also Mrs
McAlphine. DIR. Martin thinks there is littl
hope for the recovery of the latter.
| We are proud to note that our ladies are nc
afraid to attend a republican meeting.
Rev. Mr.. Braden begins series of meeting
at Diamond Thursday night, which he wi
continue over Sunday and perhaps longer, &C
cording to the interest manifested. Come one
Come all, Come praying, "Come mp to tn
help of the Lord against the mighty" o.
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Savonburg 0oings.

Mr.. Harve Roberts is home from Fl. Scott
on the sick list. we are In hopes that 1t will
prove nothing serious.
Mi Alexander the conductor on the Kansas &
Pacific X. Il. which runs through here, was
crushed to death by the train, after leaving
Parsons last Friday night. He was man who
VI as honored and respected by every one who
knew him and always had pleasant word for all
he met The news of his death cast gloom
over our little town.
The little son and daughter Of the drygoods
man came up from Parsons to visit their
parents last Saturday.
C. e. BENEDICT was in town lRst week look
ing after his grain.
Mr.. j. f. Garard, Of Vincinns, Iowa, hat
been visiting and looking after his farm inter
ests in this part of Kansas, he speaks of moving
| here If he can find a proper location.
Mr.. Bert MCGEE left for Sedalia last Friday
where he will spend the winter at school
On Monday last Mr.. z. ID. Keelin, of LangtOn
called on DIR. S. HUFF Of this plSss to have I
cancer removed from his under lip, which thu
DR.. did in fine shape and giving entire satsfac
ton. He also removed three cases this weel
without the least trouble whatever. 1Any on
afflicted with this dreadful malady should no
delay having 1t removed.
| Mr.. Frank StrOwd who has been yisitin
here. went to Fl. Scott yesterday to secure
place of employment for himself and brothers
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Liberty Items.

eve have met them and they are ours 1"
We are now ready to shake hands across the
chasm.
A good rain which was badly needed, and the
election of Harrison with so many others is
about all a fellow can stand at once.
Mr.. Harris preached very interesting and
pointed sermon at Liberty school house last
Sunday.
Mrs, Goff started for her home in Minnesota
on the eth.
Mr.. Travis is building some neat cribs and
filling them up with corn.
We guess that j. Rhodabarger has the kick
ers that our correspondent spoke of-fOur fine
mules that he wants to sell. Jake says they
will all kick but he will insure none Of then
to have the big-head. The patient mule 10 moi
a natural reformer and does not expect to re-
form. But his kind have been known to re-
form some of the k9 which come fooling around
his heels. News Boy.
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BOGUS TICKETS.

After the experience Of two years
ago. and the thorough manner in
which the fraud was ventilated,
resulting as it did in the passage of a
law on the subject, it was with consid-
cradle establishment that the republic
cans discovered last Monday that the
democrats had printed bogus repub.
Iican ticket. Everything was COM
plete except that the name of the
candidate for county attorney was left
blank, and the name of one of the pres
idential electors had been changed. A
committee Immediately waited on Mr..
Hamm of the Courdnt and called his
attention to the fact that he was vio-
lating the law and laying himself liable
to criminal prosecution in printing
the tickets. Mr. Hamm replied that
he had only discovered that such was
the case after the tickets had been prin.
ted; and said that he would destroy
those on hand and recall what had
been sent out; which he did, going to
Humboldt on the afternoon train for the
purpose. All who were concerned in
the scheme protest that they did not
know until the tickets were printed
that ID was in technical violation of the
law, and in regard to the change in
the name of the elector, they claim it
was copied from the Fort Scott Moni-
tor and that they did not intend falsi.
flying the ticket in that respect. 1t lie
not remarkable that anyone should be
ignorant of the minute provisions of
general law; and it is possible they
did not know there was such "nefar-
ious law" as they termed it, upon our
statute books; but it taxes credulity
10 believe, that as much as this matter
has been published, anyone interested
in such things could remain in igno-
rance of it. As matter of course they
knew there was law on the subject
and they knew they were violating
the spirit if not the letter of it. The
tickets could only have been printed
with the intention of deceiving and
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-11-09
Allen Center.

Oh, 1 can't find my home," was the mourn
full wall OF little Lizzie Roush, who lives at
Jake Fitzpatrick's, when she was found two
miles out Of her way home from Rose Hill,
school house.
Father johnson still remains indoors, but
feels he is slowly improving.
Little Gertie Wilson who wae reported sick
is now better.
Mr.. Willard Lowe, the expert stove repairer,
is looking up business and buying poultry.
Mrs. Gilchrist has returned from her visit in
improved health, but has moved to her broth
er's near Humboldt for the present.
Rev. Hyatt frequently visits his: Pensioners
especially those who are sick.
S. H, Weith is again about his place but not
fully recovered. He has just had fine wind
power placed over his stock we'll.
j. I. Tredway has purchased Mrs. Gilchrists
farm.
The democrats, represented by Mr.. Benton
and Mr. Hamm, addressed small audience,
one-half Of. whom were republicans, last
Thursday evening. The "fa:r discussion"
promised US, consisted of the old style of DEM
ocratic fairness at least, as far as Mr.. H. dis
pensed it, and if anyone present felt their faith
in the principles of protection in the least
shaken, Mr.. Swdrtman is said to have set them
right before they left the house.
1t may not be.gensraIly known that the Elm
creek bridge south of LaHarpe has for some
weeks been completed and is pronounced
good one.
The F, N. B, A. still prospers.
A youth who had listened to Hamm and Ben
ton, remarked ~ don't think they understand
the tariff question very we'll themselves
Mrs. Tobey and James Sheldon are expected
10 return from New York this week.
Rev. Swartz formerly of Moran, accompany
ed Rev. Alt last Sunday, and assisted in the
communion services at the Center. He has
been in Missouri talking temperance.
ELMITE.
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Neosho Valley Notes.

Our school is again in progress after having
suspended about week and half on account
ofdiptheria.
Emma Butler who was down with diptheria
at our last writing has recovered. There has
been but two or three other cases reported In q
mild form, Rev. Strope being one Of the num-
Der.
J. Mckee is enjoying the presence of cousin
from Illinois whom he had not seen for about
nipeteen years.
On last Saturday morning about forty Of his
neighbors assisted C. Il. Peck in raising the
frame work of his barn and the way the work
was dispatched gave evidence of good manage
ment and willing help. The barn is 3cxi0xJ6.
That new barn on b. F. Clark's place is a
model of comfort and convenience.
Although the political war is now over as far
as speech-making is concerned. the Prohibi-
tionists say they intend to continue their
meetings. Their next will be two weeks from
Wednesday evening OF the present week.
Mrs. j. Mckee was away from home over
Sunday.
A quilting at Mrs. E. n. Campbells recently
afforded an excellent opportunity for innocent
gusslP.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-11-09
Indiana and New York Declare For
The "Iron Armed Soldier!'
GOODBYE TO THE HAN OF DESTINY /!
Ali the Loyal States Reafirm Their
Allegiance to The Grand Old
Republican Party!
$4,000 MAJORITY FOR HUMPHREY
Kansas, The Second District, and Al
len County Stand by The Ticket.
THE RETURNS.

We are sorry to be unable to give
complete returns this week but it can
not be done without postponing publ
cation until Saturday. Enough is
known TO set at rest any doubt as to
the result. Harrison and Morton are
elected beyond question. Hump hrey
has, at latest estimates $1,000 over
John Martin, and our Congressman,
Senator aud county officers all go In
by big pluralities. Next week we will
give tabulated statement of returns
The returns up to the hour of going
to press indicate that the Republicans
hare carried every northern State ex-
cept New Jersey which gives Cleve.
land a plurality o. about 5000. Har.
rison's plurality in New York is esti-
mated at from II 900 to $1,000.
In Illinois the National ticket is
elected by q, 600 majorityand private"
Fifer carries the State by about 10000.
The republicans claim Ohio by $1,000,
A report was circulated yester.
dav that the democratic committee
are claiming New York by 1900, but
there is nothing to confirm the rumor.
The Kansas City Times of yesterday
gives it up and comedies the State to
Harrison by 1000.
The New York Tribune special says;
"The House of Representatives in the
6lst Congress will be republican by q
to 25 majority" The indications are
that this will be slightly increased
New York will have Is republicans
and 16 democrats. In Connecticut thu
republicans gain Congressman and il
New Jersey they lose one.
ALLEN COUNTY
elects the republican ticket without ,
break from Harrison down.
The pluralities as near as can be tOlC
without official figures are az follows:
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THIS WEEKS GRIsT.

Election very quiet.
Straight tickets on both sides.
The following republican township ticket was
nominated: Trustee,
WI MATToCKs.
Treasurer,
J. K. HOBBY.
Clerk,
WI. YOUNG.
Justices of the Peace,
c. W. MATHEWS,
A. b. ISAAC.
Constables.
p. MOSS ". y. FORD.
Mr.. Isaac Mourer and family from Andersen
County were visiting G. w. Matthews and fam
lily, also Mrs. ALI. Cooper from Wilson County.
Miss Fleming who has been visiting j. W.
Austing and family for the past three months,
has returned to her home in Illinois.
The democrats are not very jubilant
Q. NJ g.
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COUNTY NOTES.
FROM REGISTER REPORTERS
What is Being Done Throughout the
County-Events and Gossip
of the Week.
Moran Matters.

(Receired foo late for publication ISft ueek
Missouri.
Mrs. G. W, Matthews is visiting relatives In
Anderson county.
The republican primary was held on the eve
of the 9th. The following persons were NOM
mated: Trustee W. NJ. Mattocks, Clerk W. f.
Young, Treasurer J. E. Hobby, justices Of the
Peace, 6, W. Matthews and A. B. Isascs, Con-
stables P. Moss and W. 7. Ford,
The grandest republican rally Of the cam
paign in Allen.county was held here the 2cth
inst. The weather indications were-unfavora-
BILE in the early morning but by noon the sun
was shining brightly and the air was balmy as
spring day. At two O'Clock the grand process
sion formed, headed by the Young Ladies'
Harrison & Morton Club, q Usage township.
They were neatly uniformed ana presented a
splendid appearance. Other Clubs followed,
bearing notices and transparencies, and a few
grotesques. From 500 to $50 people took part in
the parade. The most interesting grotesQues
in the parade were Daniel and Grover on horse
back heavily laden with pension veroes. fishing
treaties, etc. and marked ''Bound for Buffalo,
while close behind them, mounted on an old
other was. a poor sheep, half dad with the
scab, marked Free WOOL Another was a
wagon load Of little girls, neatly uniformed
and with flowers and wreaths, decorating q
soldiers grave which rested across the wagon,
the tombstones bearing the inscription "Geo.
Brinski,'' Growers substitute, while
| in the rear of the wagon sat Grover dressed In
fishing suit. busily engaged in his favortte
sport. The fish-pond was hauled just behind
the other wagon and bore the inscription,
Fishing on Decoration Day. After parad'
| ing the streets awhile the procession halted a,
the grand stand on the public square and wit
messed the raising Of a neat Harrison and Nor
ton pole by the boys Harrison and Morton
CLUB of Moran. The streamer on the pole
bearing the inscription
Hurrah for Harrison, He's our man,
| 1T we cam vote, our daddies can.
The Hon. Z. H Funston then addressed the
audience with one OF his most powerful speech
es. The grand verdict was that "Ed. had
| excelled him this afternoon" The Glee
Clubs from Moran, Center Valley. Spring VAL
ley and Usage supplied the music for the oc-
casion, assisted by the lola band which gave
us some fine music. At night, the Fort Scott
Flambeau Club having arrived, a grand torch
light procession took place, All the Clubs
Joined. making in all about 500 torches. After
halt was called at the grand stand, the fam
bean club gave pyrotschnic display that ex-
celled anything of the kind ever witnessed in
this section of the country. Hon. j. W. Ady
then delivered an address Of two and one half
hours, that held his audience spell bound most
of the time. 1t was most able discourse and
| its power for good in this country can scarcely
be overestimated. ..
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SHERIFF'S SALE,

IN TIL 9th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1883.
" at O'Clock p. m. at the residence OF Phil
", state of Kansas. I will sell at public sale.
the following property, to-wit: 3 cows, bull,
steer calves, heller calves, 2 work horses,
/ 3-year-old colt, 2 yearling colts, about 500
bush els OF corn in the crib, and about 10 acres
of CT m in the field. Levied on as the property
of Philip Witch, taken on execution in favor
OF L A. Barber. Dated Nov. 8, lSSs. ID. d.
BriEton, sheriff. By
wv j. C.. WOODEN. Under Sheriff
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GREAT RATIFICATION.

A ratification meeting will be held
at lola tomorrow evening. Arrange
ments are being made for general
jollification.
Bonf1res, music and spaeGhes.
Everybody invited.
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without official figure. are as follows:

In lola township the entire ticket
was elected. Also in Marmaton, Usage
Carlyle and Geneva. Elm elected
Morrison, democratic Trustee, balance
of ticket republican.
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Geneva Gatherings.

Minnie Hyde commenced her school in Wood
son county last Mondey. We heartily recon-
mend her to onr neighbors
Mr.. shuell of Neosho Falls shipped car load
Of hogs from here last Wednesday. Seventeen
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AUCTIONEER.

F. NJ. Adams, lola, Kansas, erie
sales in Allen and adjoining counties
Satisfaction guaranteed or no pay
Charges ! per cent. Correspondence
promptly answered.
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of them bought from Capt. Thrasher, averaged
over four hundred pounds.
Things were pretty badly scattered in this
locality Halloween. The wagons ran away
from town some of them landing on the depot
platform.
Hon. E. d. Lacy and Capt. Stewart held
forth at the school house Thursday evening and
ably discussed the political issues.
At the next meeting of the prohibition club
Wednesday evening. Nov. IA, the following
question will be discussed Resolved, THAT
the best interest Of the temperance cause does
not require the prohibition party" L. l..
Carter will espouse the Affirmative side, and
some one selected by the club. the negative.
Mr. West has recently moved onto the farm
vacated by Cary Denny.
Miss Ella Mulnix entertained a number of her
schoolmates In her usual jolly style, last Fri
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. McCorkle of Carlyle township,
were In this neighborhood last Sunday.
Mr.. Needham is building an addition to his
house recently purchased, In the south part of
town.
A gentleman from TT. Scott has moved into
the Watson house.
o. Anderson is putting new siding on his
house, and making other Improvements which
add materially to the appearance of his home.
The election, as the campaign, passed very
quietly In this township. The vote on the ma
tional, state and county ticket was almost
straight. Republican, So; democratic, q; pro-
hibition, p. The following township ticket
was elected: Trustee,
2. Z. BENNETT.
Clerk,
o. b. MILLER.
Treasurer,
C. L. KNOwLrON.
Justices,
J. X. McQUIGG.
J, NJ NATION.
Constables,
II. r. WHITE,
n DICKERaON.