The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1889-03-01
Towellng. 5, 81, 8. &1oc. Rodman.

Towellng. 5, 81, 81 & Toe. Rodman
7 When Kansas stops up the crack:
} and puts on an extra backlog it i
safe to say the weather is not particu
larry balmy in other parts OF the coun
, try. On the 22nd while the thermom.
, tier here was 10 the neighborhood o.
zero the worst storm of the season wa,
raging in Minnesota with the mercury
at 30 degrees below.
Having formed a copartnership with
DR.. A. G. Lucas for the purpose of car
ryins on the practice of medicine and
surgery at the lola Infirmary it will
be necessary to open new set of books
and therefore invite all parties know.
ing themselves indebted to me by note
or on open account to call and
settle the same Immediately, as my
books must be settled. L. Tozer.
The famous Harrison broom from the
Humboldt factorywas on exhibition in
Mr.. Cunningham's office for few
hours Wednesday, and many of our
people took advantage of the opportun-
ity to see it. 1t is certainly an elegant
piece of workmanship, all Kansas ma
terial and made by Kansas workmen.
It was inclosed in q handsome case
and will be forwarded to Mrs. Harri-
son next week.
Best canton flannel at Rodman's.
A large number of the friends of Mr..
and Mrs. Knight dropped in on them
Tuesday evening 1t is said look of
dismay ruffled Mr.. Knights usually
placid countenance for moment, but
the smiles came back when he noted
the promising appearance of lot of
baskets carried by the invaders. The
pleasant parlors were thrown open and
a most delightful evening was spent.
The surprise was a complete success.
Mrs Martha Groomer of Neosho
county, daughter Of Mr.. Bird Keller
of this place, died last Saturday Feb,
%. The funeral services were held at
the Wesleyan Methodist church at
lola on Monday and were conducted
by Rev. VIM. Hawkins. Mrs Groo-
mer was born in 1874 in Kentucky she
has been a member of the church for
thirty years and her friends universal
~ testify her kind and consistent
Christian character.
Matilda Fletcher spoke at the Coli
scum Tuesday, to a full house. 1t
was the best lecture we ever heard.
We are not surprised that she has been
offered liberal terms as humorous
lecturer, for her humor is fine, ard re-
fined and well handled. Meth
are we surprised that she declined to
stand on that lower platform of the hui
morous lecturer, when she is so we'll
able to I'LL place where there is al
ways room at the top. She is one of the
ablest lecturers of the age.-National-
st, Manhattan, Kan.
At lola next Thursday evening.
For the past week the friends of the
Oklahoma bill have vibratred between
hope and despair. Each day bringing
the time nearer when it must be con-
sidered If considered at all. On the
9th Senator Cullum who was depend
ed npon to call mp the measure, Sec
ured recognition by the presiding Off
Ger, but to the deep disgust of the Oak
lahomaites. called up the Interstate
commerce bill instead. In the rush
that will crowd the Senate for the re-
naming days there seems little pros
pect that an opportunity to force the
matter will again be presented.
The Library Association has secured |
Matilda Fletcher for next Thursday |
evening at the opera house. Those |
who have heard the lady's lecture, |
speak of it in the highest terms and
we are assured that it will be worth |
Aside from the pleasure to
be derived from the entertainment, We
are all interested in the library, and
in the way Of benefit for it,
will undoubtedly receive hearty sup
port. Don't make any other engage
mept for next Thursday evening.
A vigorous effort was made in the
State Senate by Mr.. Elliston, Wednes.
day, to have the beef inspection bill
declared an :'emergency," and placed
on third reading; but Senator Buchan
interposed point of order, and was
sustained by the chair. The Howard
substitute for the House interest bill
was taken up and passed. 1t reduces
interest to elk and ten per cent with a
penalty for usury of only forfeiture of
the usurious interest. The House pass
ed the Senate bill making levy for
State.house funds of $50, 900 annually,
for two years.
New print and sateen at Rodman's.
One of the pleasantest parties Of the
season was given by Mr.. and Mrs. w.
w. Anderson, Wednesday evening.
The guests were. Mr.. and Mrs. Bartles,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Northrup, Mr..
Morris Rodman and sister, Mr..
and Mrs. w. A. Scott. Mr.. and Mrs.
DeClute, Mr.. and Mrs. Slower, Mr.
and Mrs. w. w. Scott, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
7. Clark. Elegant refreshments were