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Smyrna times., 1890-05-21
Broken Neck Mended.

The Philadelphia correspondent of
the Baltimore Sun writes Mrs. Mary
DOnaghue, who fell from a ladder last
autumn and broke her neck, is about
TO be discharged from the Pennsylvania
Hospital perfectly cured. When she
was admitted she had to carry her
head in her hands to prevent it from
falling over on her bosum. The sur
geOns found that the cervical vertebra
had been strained, dislocated and frac.
tured, but the spinal cord appeared to
be uniDjured. The bones of Mrs. DON
aghue's neck have knit, aud although
she still wears supports to her neck
she appears to have completely recov.
cred and the surgeons think her neck
will in time be as strong as ever.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-21

The presentage is prolific of extraor.
binary surgical operations. but the
most astounding that has vet been
performed. says Paris correspondent
Is the degraissage, or the removal Of
fat from the body. Drs. Marx and
Demars have carried out the operation
on a literary man, NJ. Hiroguelle.
They raised the skin and cut away A.
pounds Of the adipose tissue. The pa.
tienl was under chloroform while thus
being pared away. The skin was then
stitched up. More than a month has
passed since the operation, and NJ. Hi.
rogue.le now feels quite well, and is
oveuoyed at the improvement in his
figure. He says he only suffered from
headache, the effect of the chloroform.
1t IS arranged that he is to undergo
further parings or degraissage in other
parts of the body.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-21

Rev. Sorin s. Baker, formerly Of Will
mington NJ. E. Conference, died on
Wednesday, from an overdose of NOR
phiue. He had been addicted to the
morphine habit ever since he was pas
tor Of a church in Dorchester county,
when be was stricken with malarial
fever, for which his physician pre-
scribed morphine. and on account of the
habit he withdrew from the ministry.
He was born near ChestertOwn. Dur
ing the late war he was lieutenant of
E Company, Second Eastern Shore
Maryland Volunteer Infantry. He
was superintendent of the Fruit and
Produce Exchange, in Baltimore, in re-
cent wears.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-21

The bishops OF the Methodist Epis.
copal Church have given their official
endorsement to the project OF estab.
fishing in Washington a National
Methodist University. To Bishop
Hurst belongs the honor oforiginating
this project, or at least, of acting as its
special advocate, as he has done with
great ability aud energy. 1t is pro-
posed to provide an endowment of
100000; the site for the institution
has already been offered by some lib
eral Methodisis in Washington.
While the need of more universities
in the country does not seem very
pressing, it may be taken for granted
that if the Methodist Church sets
about this undertaking with its &C.
customed zeal, it will achieve a great
success.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-21

The LATEST SwINDLE.-An ex-
change says that the latest swindle is
carried on by means ola double foun.
tain pen, one end of which is filed
with good substantial ink, the other
with ink that fades away in a day or
two. The sharper writes his agree
ment, contract, or whatever particular
lay he may have chosen, with the ink
that fades, and has his victim sign.
with the other end of the pen in the
ink that lasts. In few days he has a
slip of paper with nothing on it but a
good signature, over which he can
write any sort of a note which he can
easiest turn into cash. Look out for
this fountain pen swindler for he is
dangerous.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-21
Don,t Pay.

to use uncertain means when suffering
from diseases Of the liver, blood or
lungs, such as biliOusness, or "liver
complaint" skin diseases, scrofulous,
sores or swellings, or from lung scrof-
ula, commonly known as consumption
of the lungs when DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery is guaranteed to
cure all these affections, if taken
in time, or money paid for it will be
promptly refunded.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-21

The two days session of Delaware
Baptist Union, composed Of delegates
from the Baptist churches and Sunday
schools OF the state of Delaware and
Delaware county, Pa, closed Wednes-
day. Much Of the time was devoted
to the discussion Of religious questions.
Rev. DIR. r. B. Cook, Of Wilmington,
was elected President, 70 succeed Rev.
E. f. Williams. who will remove to
Ohio.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-21

While Buffalo family was moving
on Thursday the mother suddenly
missed the baby. The infant could be
heard crying, and the mother finally
eOnjectured that she was inside of a
roll Of carpet. II was true. The baby
had been left in the middle Of the sit
ting-rOom door, and the men who took
up the carpet tossed a breadth over her
without observing her, rolled her up
in it and stood the carpet up in the
hall. The child when rescued was
punetured here aud there with rusty
tacks and its mouth was partly stuffed
with carpet dust, but otherwise it was
quite hearty.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-21

The enactment of the marriage IL
cense bill By the New Jersey legisla-
ture is a triumph for decency and
morals in that state. but il is a crush.
ing blow to the matrimonial joints Of
Camden. The-married-while-you-wait
and-no-questiOns-asked industry in the
town across the Delaware has received
its death warrant.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-21

Rev. Sam P. Jones says "Whiskey is
good thing in its place, its place is in
hell. III 60 there 1 win drink all I
can get but won't drink any OF it
here. Sow whiskey, reap drunkards
Fill town With bar-rOoms, make a
generation of drnnkards who become
fathers Of drunkards. aud thus the
whole world is swept on aud down to
hell. would rather associate with
hos than man who drinks whiskey.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-21

Coal in Germany is twice what it
was Two years ago, even after the drop
of One-third from the prices of six
months ago. This high price of coal
is embarrassing the railroads and cut
ting the profits of iron masters, and it
is at the root ofthe plight in which the
iron trade finds itself in England and
Belgium. In the former, iron in three
months has lost the advance of a year
before, and no one sees hope of rise.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-21

The largest sturgeon seen in Mil
ford this season was brought hare on
Monday. II was seven and a-half feet
long and weighed 24O pounds. w. r.
Philips bought it for s2.OO, and saIted
it away for winter use.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-21

E. w. Deakyne, & Co., of Philadel-
phia, will run the elegant steamer, W.
w. Colt, weekly, between Philadelphia,
Lewes, and Wachaprague, Va. stop
ping at Bowers and MahOn's up and
down
Smyrna times., 1890-05-21

The Nslus aad Adrertissr says han-
dreds, aud perhaps Thousand of bushels
Of corn pass through Milload in wagons .
It is bought in Kent and carried into
Sussex.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-21
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Smyrna times., 1890-05-21

An omelette with strawberries in the
heart, and sugar over il all, is the lat
est crudity.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-21

A green lizari a-sparkle with ffides-
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Smyrna times., 1890-05-21
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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-12-26
Diamond.

The oyster supper'at Diamond for Mr. Samuel
Jones was financial success netting fourteen
dollars and fifteen cents
Mr. II. ii. Jones and sister Bessie of Geneva
spent Sunday at home in Usage township
a number Of Diamondites went down to lola
last week to interview our county treasurer,
and hand over enough of their hard earned
sheckles to pay their rent.
Many farmers have begun fall blowing, the
ground is in fine condition
Hasn't Old Winter forgotten Kansas this
year?
Perhaps we are little late, but we wish our
brother and sister correspondents q Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year And that
the New Year may bring peace and prosperity
to our dear old REGfsTER.
How was last Sunday for December2
A dance at MIR. Ben Burkett's one night last
week, also one at Mr.. James Harris
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs Oscar Dreaming, on
Dec. 20, son. 1t is hard to say which is the
prouder, the young father. or Grandpa Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Harris spent few days
lately visiting her son near Colony.
Mr.. Ben BUrkett left Sunday to resume his
work in Douglas county.
His wife and brother Ed. will go to Media
Christmas to visit Mrs. Burket's parents and
friends.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-12-26
w. C. T. U. COLUMN

Ralph Waldo Emerson said, 1.-THE
highest test of civilization is, not the
census, nor the size of the cities, nor
the crops, no, but the kind of man
the country turns out" The saloon
system, with either a high or low IL
cense fee, turns out the worst kind of
men,.
We are glad so many of our young
people of both sexes are enlisting in
the cause of temperance. The Young
Womans Christian Temperance I'm
ions have now membership of 80, 900,
and raised and expended over So, 900
in their work during the past year.
The "ExmouthD training ship, Es-
sex, England, has at present $40 boys
on board, nearly every one of whom is
a member of the ships Band of Hope.
Massachusetts has high license
and local option law, and Iowa has
prohibition. But both have almost
the same population; each has large
foreign element, and the enforcement
of the laws is in the hands of the same
party. In the year ending 1883, un
der high license and local option
Massachusetts, arrested 1000 persons
for crimes and committed to her jails
80, 600 criminals.
Prison and Jail reports show that 80
per cent of all her criminals were
drunkards. During the same year
the commissioners of jails asked for
over million dollars to enlarge her
prisons. During the same period
Iowa with prohibition arrested but
5000 for crimes, and her total COM
mitments were only S3s. Fifty-five
jails were reported empty and many
others nearly 60. Thus, under high
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-12-26
Spring Branch.

Mr.. j. E. Hardin is looking for his brother
from Missouri Friday. He comes with the in
| tention of locating here
Mr. Miner had sale last Friday; stock sold
very low. He moved to lola Saturday; we are
sorry to have them leave
Spring Branch will have two days vacation,
Thursday and Friday. Rock Greek will have
two weeks vacation
MIR. Anderson is building big barn
Mr.. Harvey has built a good corncrib and has
| several hands gathering corn.
There was no meeting at Rock creek Tues
day night on account of the Christmas tree
The protracted meeting at Rock creek still
continues; there have been twelve additions to
the church; this class has some faithful work
ers; may they never tire.
That young man that shot Mr.. Reno's dog as
he was going to meeting Sunday night just for
pure hellishness will no doubt be rewarded
accordingly unless he mends his ways
The Christmas treet at Rock creek Tuesday
night was grand success there was the big
gest crowd there we ever saw at Rock creek ];
the tree was beautiful and the program was
good.
Mr. W. 7. Woods lost q horse Tuesday with
the blind staggers; it lived but few days.
Rock creek +. NJ. B. A. will give rabbit and
rat hunt beginning Christmas day and lasting
0 days free for all that want to hunt. There
will be three prizes given to them that produce
the most counts. Rabbits and rats jack rabbit
5; any caught on Sunday will not be counted
There are several committeeman for the hunters
to turn over their counts to each day; commit
teemen in this locality are Messrs. English,
Glaspie, Jackson, Rutledge, Fisher, Eastwood;
The hunt will wind DIP with q general good
supper New Years night at Rock creek and dis
tributing prizes; the first prize is gun; second,
watch
Mr.. Fleek, of Cowley county, and Mr.
Ballard, Lincoln county Kansas, are visit
ing at Mr.. Jackson's this week
Mr.. Wash Wilburn of Woodson county Is Wis
iting at Mr.. wise's few days this week. He
is looking for place to rent
Pleasant Valley church had Christmas tree
Wednesday night
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-12-26
La Harpe eachers.

Editor Register: Our township teach.
ers association held last week at La
Harpe was attended by a large and
orderly audience, although we regret
that several teachers were conspicu-
ously absent, Mr.. Wood of Rose Hill
school presiding.
The first paper by Mr.. Ellison on U.
S. History showed careful study OF
his subject and he presented some
very practical suggestions as to the
best methods of imparting instruction.
Several recitations well rendered add
ed to the evenings entertainment and
did credit to the speakers; we noticed
our Allen Center folks were out in
force. Mr.. Woods paper OH Civil
Government was well prepared and
delivered. We would be pleased to
know that our new Alliance Legisla-
ture has as clear perception of what
good government is as had the writer.
Mr.. Gains discussion of this paper
was conducted in humorous style
which amused the nearer but drew
his thoughts away from the "texts"
furnished by Mr.. w.
One teacher discussed at some length
the subject of Corporal punishment,
favorlng it as Johnnie sometimes
needs it and 10 other appliance would
satisfy him." but our observation
leads us to think that the said speak
er believed there was much force in
the suggestion he made farther on,
that a teacher should compel his pu-
pills to respect him by that frank and
candid treatment that appeals to their
honor, but when be attempted to sug-
gest to the teachers a certain course
even if it did jeopardise their matri-
monial prospects, the situation became
too funny and he was compelled to
give us rest till the laugh went
round. Music both instrumental and
vocal interspersed, added. life to the
entertainment.
BY a vote the association decided to
meet hereafter at LaHarpe as a more
central place for the teachers, while if
they are to meet at one place this is
the proper one, we think it mistake
to make any one place permanent, as
many patrons of the schools especial
ly those who have in younger days
been teachers) enjoy attending the
exercises, let it go round.
EIsIT0R.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-12-26
THE FIRST STEP.

Perhaps you are run down, can't
eat, can't sleep, can't think, can't do
anything to your satisfaction, and you
wonder what ails you. You should
heed the warning, you are taking the
first step into Nervous prostration
You need neve tonic and in Electric
Bitters you will find the exact remedy
for restoring your nervous system to
its normal healthy condition. Sur
prising results follow the use of this
great nerve tonic and Alternative.
Your appetite returns, good digestion
is restored, and the liver and kidneys
resume healthy action. Try bottle.
Price % cents at the Corner Drug
Sfdfe.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-12-26
Neosho Valley.

Quite number Of our people attended guar.
! terly meeting at Rock creek last Sunday.
s. F. Whitiow received an album as Christ
mas present from his scholars before returning
home to spend the holidays
For reasons not of the most pleasant nature,
1t is not likely that there will be another meet.
ing Of the joint literary at this place. The
meetings will be continued at Union however
Mr. yansickle sold his farm to Frank Ellis
and Is moving to the Indian Territory.
Mr.. Lennon, who has been in the neighbor-
hood for some time, has finally purchased q
farm near Uniontown snd has returned to Ohio
for his family.
Emma Butler came home from Lane Uniyers-
ity last Saturday to spend the holidays, and
Ebb and Wallace Bale will be down In day or
two.
W. Hays has-been carrying his hand in q
sling for some time which resulted from 1t be-
ing penetrated with a thorn.
The many who know him will be surprised to
learn that old Uncle Joe Brady was married
not long since TO a lady near the Falls.
vALLEYfTE.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-12-26
The parkey's Christmas Feast.

Now de wintry win am er BLOWN monty brisk
OH lissen TO de squakin o. de goose;
Makes ole niggers get erroun purity brisk,
Oh! lissen TO de squakin o. de goose.
Now Hubby put de coon n taters on ter cook,
Oh! lissen TO de bawlin' o. de calf:
De hominy'B steamin' In de kittle on de hook,
Oh! lissen to de bawlin' o. de calf.
DE backlog's blazin' in de ole cabin fire,
DE ROSTERS done sop CROWN;
His ton-ue's froze still, an he KANT use his
toes,
While de billiards. ebrywhar a-blowin.'
DE possum's done hid in de big gum stump,
De dogs howl unner de floor;
De roomatiz rage, ties old piggers in knot;
Poke de fire an shut tight de door.
Move dat bench to de table ready for de Chris
mas feas',
OH lissen TO de guinea hen clackin';
DE wins may howl, but we don't care de leas'
While our lips o'er de whites am smackin'
Oh! Lawd, Yves gwinter dine, jess as fine as
any silk,
De pot am bilin' on de fire;
Tilt de pitcher quick, for l wants mush and
milk,
Fill up my wooden bowl now, Marian
-Terds SiffinqS
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-12-26
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE
From Register Reportcrs-what is Being
Done Throughout The County Events
and Gossip Of the Week.
Bayard.

Bayard.
Receired too late last reek.1
Rev. Emerson is holding protracted meeting
at Center Valley this week.
Another one of Osage's fair ones ''gone -
Miss Lizzie Dotty and Mr.. Kirkwood, Of Miss
ouri, were married at the residence of the
Bird IS parents Wednesday evening Quite a
number Of people were in attendance.
There was a quilting at Mr.. Beatty's last
Thursday. A number Of ladies were in attend
ance and report good time.
Mr.. Lamunyon chartered q car for Texas
Monday His sons william and Elmer went
with the car, the rest Of the family going We'd
nesday. We are sorry to lose them
We understand that Mr.. Wallace Is going to
Texas also in few weeks.
n. Strong put up . pair Of scales this week
which were very much needed
A. West shipped one car load of corn last
week, and has one car of corn and two of on ia
to ship this week.
1t looks kind Of suspicious to see that gray
team hitched In front Of Beatty's house every
Sunday morning. Mrs Beatty we're afraid
you will lose that cook.
We wish you all q merry Christmas and hap
DIV new year.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-12-26
The West Side Ahead.


Dear Register: We are fat and full
again. Mr.. and Mrs. Nate Wilson
gave a grand reception and a mag
nificent dinner to their many friend.
and neighbors on this Dec. Is, it be
ing the occasion of their 18th wedding
anniversary. And we were all there
sixty-five of us ate of the splendid
dinner prepared--and there was more
than enough left to have fed as many
more. The house was filled with the
wives of the yoemen of the neighbor.
hood, while the male part of the
guests took possession of the large
barn yard and participated in game
of ball. The game that we played
was old style Bull-ren, and you
would have laughed to have seen us
old fellows throw that ball and then
run. And we had splendid good
time and we wish now that some OF
the rest of our good neighbors would
get married over again and invite US
to the wedding.
But 1 must tell you something
about the presents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Riggs, bed quilt; Mr.. John Landers, a
splendid gold mounted hanging lamp;
fruit dish, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Osborn;
fruit dish, Mr.. and Mrs. John Murphy;
cake stand and fruit dish, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Wright; celery dish and fruit
dish, Mr.. d. Hutton; set goblets by
Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Bryant; fruit bas-
ket by Mr.. and Mrs. Outright; set
goblets by Mr.. and Mrs. d. Bassett;
set cups and saucers by Mr.. and Mrs.
Keithly; glass pitcher, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Davis; sugar bowl, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dan Cornell; Vegetable dish by Mr..
and Mrs. Lew Osborne; vegetable dish
by Mr.. and Mrs. Well Osborn; Mrs.
T. F. Kelley, two fruit dishes; glass
set by Mr.. and Mrs. H. Wright; set
sauce dishes by Mr.. and Mrs. PEGS;
fruit dishes by Mr.. and Mrs. Town
send; glass pitcher by Mr.. and Mrs.
Warner; castor, well trimmed with
salt and pepper and vinegar by Mr..
and Mrs. George Eldridge; bread
plate by Mr.. and Mrs. George Harris.
In addition to these II. NJ. Valen-
tine presented Mr.. Wilson with three
sacks of North Carolina Seal smoking
tobacco and box of matches, which
Mr.. w. appreciates very highly as he
is a persistent smoker. 1t was a late
hour when we all started for home,
and we feel it was good to be there.
lola was also represented in the feast
by Mrs. Frank Servey and another
lady or two from town, and A. Z.
Wright also put in an appearance in
time for dinner. Wright is funny
fellow and can smell something that
is good to eat long ways.
I. +. KELLEY.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-12-26
THE WAY THE MONEY GOES

We heard a good deal in this county
during the last campaign about high
taxes, and the Republican party was
denounced in every school house for
its extravaganza in the management
of county affairs. In reply to some OF
these attacks the REGISTER took &C.
casion to say that by far the greater
part of the burden of local taxation
was laid by the people upon them.
selves, that only a very small per-
centage of it could be properly charged
to the management or misman-
agement of any political par
ty. To prove the truth of these
assertions we now present some fig
ures from the books of the county
treasurer, kindly prepared at our re-
quest by Mr.. Cunningham, to which
we desire to direct the careful atten-
ton Of every taxpayer.
STATE AND COUNTY TAX.
The total amount of State and coun-
ty tax to be collected in Allen county
for the year 1890 is S4s, O64.47, divided
among the townships and cities as
follows:
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-12-26
MAYORS PROCLAMATION.

In order that all may have an OPP.
portunity tc be free from business
engagements during at least part OF
the Christmas holiday. I would re-
quest, and urge, that in accordance
with the usual custom all places of
business in the city of lola close at Il
o'clock m. of this day, and remain
closed until 4 o'clock pm.
E. J. THAYER, Mayor.