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The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27
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Sam Harris had O customer last
Sunday morning, who gave him Q
lively little chase, and from whom
he collected . large percentage of
profit. He was . colored boy who
wanted . shirt. After being shown
an extensive line, he concluded not
to buy, probably out Of cOnsldera-
tlon for the day, and so Samual be-
gan resrranging the goods on the
shelf. when his back was turned,
his whilom customer secreted one
Of the Famous garments under his
gsberdine and leisurely walked
away. Suspectlng the gentleman
Of color had fractured the seventh
commandment, Sam started In pur-
suit, overhauled his man at Iron
avenue, and reached up under his
coat, aud sure enough found . new
shirt. Sam persuaded the fellow 10
return to the store and dlsgorge,
which was done with alacrity.
supplemented by voluntarily she'll
ing out the price OF the shirt-s2.O0.
Then the darkey sprInted hence at
. pace well worthy Of . volunteer
fireman answering q All alarm.
He didn't take the shirt with him
30 eagar wss he to meet . pressing
engagement elsewhere, although he
was entitled to it. Sam would pro-
bsbly give him the shirt II he would
come for It, but he probably won't
come.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

Capt. Chas. T. Hilton has taken
the agency for salina for the Colum-
bian Transportation and Trust Co.,
Of Topeka. This IL no monopolistic
or political scheme, but Q plan which
affords you an opportunity 70 visit
the Worlds Fair ct small cost while
insurInR you the best Of sccommo-
datlons. You pay so cents . week,
and the company does the rest. By
the payment Of these small amounts
weekly from now until the great
fair opens In 1898, you will be pro-
vided by the company with trans
portation TO and from Chicago, meals
while enroute, hotel aecommods-
tions for eight days while there, six
tickets 10 the exposition, bus aud
street car fare, an excursion on Lake
Michigan, and . 5000 accident
policy. Peanuts, lemonade, toy bal
looms, ginger bread and chewing gum
come extra, and may be had at the
usual rates on the grounds. See the
Captain about it, and examine one
Of the compaDy's contracts, as IL 10
well worth your while II you intend
going to the exposition. This will
probably be the best opportunity
you will have 70 save money to 60.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27
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On Monday evening . Meeting Of
the Republican League was held ct
the Republican Office, which, owing
10 the short notice, was quite well
attended. IL was called for the pur-
pose Of selecting delegates to the
Topeka convention Of Republican
clubs, which met In Topeka yester-
day. T. ID. Fitzpatrick, 1. F. Bower,
and DIR. w. A. Phillips were elected
delegates and J. L. Bristow w. H.
Johnson and G. b. Kirkland alter
mates. An informal discussion Of
the interests Of the club took place,
and q committee was appointed to
mature plans and methods Of organ
lzation. A committee to secure
permanent headquarters was also
appointed.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

Now that It ls necessary to select
. councilman from the third ward,
to fill the seat Of the late David
Lewis, especial effort should be
made to select . good man. We
have In our minds eye q man whom
nature, education, aud environment
have endowed with all the elements
which enter into the composition Of
ideal alderman. He IL o man whose
character IL like . newly laid snow
bank, he 10 modest and retiring as
Q maiden, whose honesty only has
kept him out Of congress, and the
county jail as we'll, and whose popu-
larity is so great that he could umpire
base ball game satisfactorily to
both sides. In personal appearance
he ls about five feet, six inches In
height, by six feet, FIVE inches In
circumference. All the best author
lties agree that sn alderman should
have belly ss well Is brains, and
our candidate has both. We are
confident that his name when an
nounced will cause Q furore Of en-
thuslasm, which will not only carry
his own ward by storm, but will
also be taken up by the whole city
and evsntuate In his being elected
10 the high position for which he 10
90 eminently well quslif fed. Guess
who he 10?
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27
HIs Riftieth Birthdax.

Yesterday Mr.. @. B. Doumyer,
Of New Cambria, reached his fiftieth
birthday. "Gsbe, /" - he Is familiar
ly called, IL an old settler Of Saline
county, having come 10 Kansas I'm
1859, and has been Q continuous resi-.
dent here ever since. He represents
the successful farmer, and has moth
ing but good words for Kansas. His
home near the station, II . comfert-
able and hospltable one, and last
evening a. he entertained Q houseful
Of relatives and friends st supper. he
was In bis element. Mr.. and Mrs.
Donmyef have raised but two chil.
dren, one . daughter, who is married
20 Mr.. Ben. Markley, and is living In
Minneapolis, and the other, Neal,
nov . young man nearly grown, who
is stIll st home, helping his father
look after their extensive farm and
cattle business. II II . happy home,
and while sorrow has not been an en-
tire stranger 10 them, Jet they hsvs
mach 10 be thankful for, and are en-
titled 20 the many congrstnlatory re-
marks shoveFed upon them BY their
guests last evening.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

About half the editors Of news
papers In this world would be better
of, and the profession Of journalism
would be better of II they were to
quit running newspapers and go to
saving wood, or shoveling dirt.
Every little while one Of this class
breaks out with plaintive wall that
"hls efforts are not appreciated" }" or
dIseourses In q sarcastic strain Of the
pestiferous meddler who II always
beneath notice, and who is forever
giving editors advice ~ 10 how they
should conduct their papers. One
would think when he reads some Of
these idle vaporings that an editor
was broken up charity bark cast
adrift on the sea Of life only TO sink.
That the only mission Of these fel-
lows is 10 90 around with . per-
petuAl tale Of woe. No wonder they
receive 'a thousand kicks 70 one
caress." Such fellows were only
made to be kicked, and the man or
woman who, out Of sympathy, or
pity, does bestow upon one Of them
. csress, should be made guilty Of q
misdemeanor, by law, and fined.
There IL no walk Of life where ones
opportunity for doing good, and Of
being Of substantial benefit 10 the
community In which he dwells IL
greater than the one occupied BY
the editor Of newspaper, and when
ever he feels that his efforts are not
appreciated there is always open to
him the privilege Of hunting MP
some place where he will be sppre-
eisted. He certainly has no right
to impose upon the people who kick
him only when be deserves It.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

After several weeks sickness,
David Lewis passed peacsfully 10
rest last Saturday morning, st 10
o'clock. His funeral wss held from
NE Presbytsian Church at 4 o'clock
Monday afternoon, the Rev. VIM.
Feulkes conducting the services, as-
sisted By DR.. VIM. Bishop and Rev.
c. w. Magsart. The church vas
filled with soSrowing friends, Who
silently attested 10 the high respect
they had for the deceased, and the
city administration - o body were
among the mourners, - Mr.. Lewis
was an honored member from the
Third ward, having been elected 10
the ONCE Of copeilman last Spring.
He wss born In South wales. July
IL, 1893, and died In ealina, Kansas,
August %. 1891, at the age Of 90
years. He moved 10 PittsbuTg, Pa,
when rs years Of age, and resided In
the east until 1873, when he moved
to Rocks county, Kansas. After
spending four years In that county,
and short time In Pueblo, Col, he
moved to Salins, In 1884, and follow
ed his trade Of builder, the firm
first being Parker q Lewis, after
words Lewis q Breese. He was .
consistent member Of the Presby-
terisn Church, and held the posi-
tion in that body, Of ruling elder.
A wife and three daughters survive
him, two Of the daughters, Mrs.
Alex Berg, and Mrs. NJ. L. Breese,
living In Sallns. Mrs. g. A. Price,
the other daughter, lives In Pitts
burg, Pa.
Mr.. Lewis was o man Of iron con
this being bis only severe
sickness. and at bis advanced age,
still worked st his trade. He was
honored and respected by men, and
followed strictly his convictions,
which were always prompted by
honest intent. The family have the
sympathy Of the entire city, In this
sad bereavement, but he has left O
ly'example to follow, and his
memory will live on for years TO
come.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27
o.,suary.

Mr.. Levi 6hirar vas born In MUSK
ingun County, Ohio, May 18th, ls23.
and disd I'm walnut Township, sa-
line County Kansas, August 2lst,
1891, aged 90 years . months and %
days.
In ls4S deceased settled In Carroll
County, Indiana where In 1sss he
married Miss Cslinda Allbsugh Of
Camden, from whom he vas sspa-
rated BY death about . year and .
half ago. This marriage resulted In
the birth Of ten children, seven Of
whom-four sons and three daugh-
ters, are still living. In November
1855, Mr.. ShlraF and his family
settled near Lawrence, Douglas
county, Kansas, and In February
1883, he became . citizen Of Walnut
Township, Saline county Kansas,
where he spent the remainder OF his
life In agricultural pursuits, sur
rounded by intimate relations and
friends. "Uncle Levi" was . good
man and enjoyed the confidence Of
all who knew him.
In early life be united with the
Evangelical Lutheran church, Of
which he remained . consistent
member until released by death.
After the death Of his wife he grad
uslly declined health, and for sever
al months past was greatly afflicted
both In body and mind. But he died
ct peace with God and men, and In
hope Of another and better life be-
yond the "vsliey and shadow Of
DEATH" On Saturday afternoon,
August 22d, after appropriate rellg-
ious services held In st. Paul's
church, Of which he was . worthy
member, his remains were deposited
In the silent grave to await the
resurrection Of the just" A large
concourse Of people attended his
funeral and much sympathy was
manifested for the remaining men,
bers OF the family In their bereave-
msnt.
"IIfe's labor done, as sinks the day,
Light from Its losd the spirit flies;
" hlle heaven and earth combine 90 say,
How blest the righteous when he dies"
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27
saIIn. County sunday school Rally.

The officers Of the Saline Co. &. g.
Association have arranged for .
county picnic TO be held In Oak Dale
park Thursday, Sept. 3rd. There are
nearly fifty schools In the county
and II sll should attend there would
be present more than 5000 Sunday
school people. We confidently ex-
pect the most Of them. Prominent
speakers from abroad will be here.
Rev. F. NJ. Porch, Topeka, KS, the
state president and Rev. d. G. MIL
ner, Manhattan, Ks, President Of
the Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly
will speak. Let everybody a. far as
possible arrange business and work
so they can take this day for recrea-
tion and refreshment. Come before
noon and bring your basket well
filed. G. w. MAGGART,
Pres. Saline Co. g. g. Assn.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

The numerous friends Of Hon.
Daniel z. Lockwood viii be pleased
10 learn that he has been appointed
General Attorney Of the q. p. Rail-
way Company for the state Of Idaho.
Dan vas In saiina this week and
from the enthusiasm Of the con-
grautlstiens showered upen him We
should Judge that his own gratia-
cation bus slightly exceeds that Of
his friends. The duties Of his po-
sition remove him from eur midst
but ne shall insist upon the privi-
iegs % frequsnsiy witnessing his
seniai "reminiscences upon ear ttFssts.
Nag eos6 fortune attend hin, and
NAG his nsu position ptovs bat .
<sspr.nf ssses % ems more snltsd.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

Messrs Kirkland and Bristow are
In "blOody" newspaper war over
the Lovitt matter. As there Ii con :
siderable jealousy between the two
journals there is no knowing where
Il will end.-SatUrddy's NeUs.
Now, Padge, you never were more
mistaken Iu your life. In the first
place there is not now, neither will
there be, Q "bloody" newspaper
war, between the Republican and
JOURNAL, on the Lovitt matter,
and secondly no jealousy exists, at
least 80 far ss the JOURNAL 10 con-
eerned. All We desire, 10 to haye q
man treated fairly,
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

II seems to be about q "stand off,
between the SalIna Famous and
the Minneapolis "Stsnfor d" base
ball clubs. Up at Minneapolis last
week the Famous club won one
game and lost one. There 10 no
town who letter deserves to have q
ball nine equal to Sslina than Min
neapolIs. We cordially congratu-
late the city up North on her great
ness, which Is only equaled by the
elegance Of her shape. Our boys
were treated handsomely while
there.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

On the % inst Mr.. and Mrs. John
Gels, Of Johnstown, Pa, father Of
w. X. aud J. J. Gels and Mrs. A. J..
Schwartz, Of this city, celebrated
their golden wedding. The many
friends Of the venerable couple In
this city congratulate them, and
wish them many more returns Of
the day.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

In short talk with Mr.. Jonas
Benfield last Saturday, be informed
rs that 81. Louis apple buyers were
here, and buying the entire orchard
crop Of the farmers wherever they
could, and would then barrel the
apples right on the ground. He
says they pronounce the Kansas
apple far superior to Missouri or
other western states product, as
they are better matured and flavor
ed. The fruit crop Of Saline County
will be worth thousands Of dollars
to US this year.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

Last evening near Assaria the little
son OF Mrs. John Olson, aged eleven
years, was sitting In the buggy and
playfully letting his toes count the
spokes Of the wheel a. the horse sped
rapidly along the fine country road.
In an unguarded moment the wheel
caught the foot Of the little fellow
drew him out ofthe buggy and fright
lully msngled his leg. The bones
were ground 10 fragments neeessita-
ting amputation. DR.. Crowford as
sisted by Salinaiphysicians amputat
ed the lin Tuesday. 4.
The little boy suffered intensely all
night. His body was considerably
bruised also and it will be many days
before he entirely fecovres.-Netcs.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

Persons desiring TO study B ook-
Keeping, Shorthand, TyPe-Writ-
ing, ElocutIon or instrumental or
Vocal Music should remember that
they can be accommodated 1t the
Normal and that the new year opens
next Tuesday. All students Of In
strumentaI Music receive instruc-
tions In Vocal Music free
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

Things about the paper mill be-
gin to present business like sP-
pearance. A JOURNAL representa-
tive visited the grounds on Monday
evening with @. white, and found
work well progressed. A large kiln
Of brick is being manufactured and
several cars Of stone were unloaded,
and fast being put into the walls Of
the main building. The switch is
completed and all things In Teadi-
ness to rush through, - soon ss the
hrirka are burned.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

There need be no cause for alarm
over the scarlet fever report at Mr..
DowlIng's. Every precaution has
been taken by the sanitary COM
mIttee Of the council and the at
tending physician DR.. Harvey, 10
prevent the spread Of the disease.
The patient is isolated from the rest
Of the family, and . sign has been
nut up,
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

The last heard OF the street rail-
way at Salina was that the entire
force was at work near the NJ illtsry
college trying to pull q hedge plant
out by the roots that II might not
break the electrical current and jar
the passeBgers.-Rdnsus City Star.
Let everybody laugh who reads
the above, as It IL meant TO be
fnnnu
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27
Thre.bsr hands ali said 20 be hsr

Thresher hands all said 10 be hard
to get at sl.50 day, aud yet there
are able bodied men In this city who
subsIst by means Of petty thisvery,
In addition 10 receiving aid" from
the city and county In the winter
time. Il IL impossible 10 leave ar.
tieles Of sny kind out Of doors ct
night, because this light fingered
gentry, are sure 10 "flnd" them, and
then they are invariably lost 10
their proper owners. II our police
force want 30 shine a. . model it
should lend its energies In this
direction, and then there will be no
diasatisfastiou expressed.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

The Sunday School Of the First
Baptist church had . picnic iu Oak
dale park yesterday. Next Thurs
day, Plymouth church snd Sunday
school will have their annual pic
mic at that place.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

J. II. Decker is again making
headquarters in Sslins, but we are
sorry 20 note, that it will be only for
q few weeks, until he gets rid Of
some unfinished business In the
State, when he will return to New
York, taking his family with him.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

NJ. ID. Berg and family have re-
turned from the Northwest, after 6
several weeks visit In that country.
Mike says there IL some beautiful
country up there, but that he is
still In love with Kansas, and thinks
this is by far the best country for .
poor man to get o start In.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

The Swedish celebration IN the
park today promises to be . very
successful affair. This evening q
program given by the best talent In
this city and LiDdsbOrg will be
given In the English Lutheran
church, where also Prof. Swensson
delivers an address.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

The JOURNAL acknowledges the
receipt Of . complimentary ticket
for the editor aud wife to attend the
9Th Annual State Fair, which will
be held In Topeka, September llth
10 10th inclusive. For further lnfor-
nation In regard to the fair, address
f. q. Moon, Secretary, Topeka, Kan.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

Will Frost comes up from Gypsum
City every Saturday evening, and
spends Sunday with his family.
We are pleased to learn that he IL
doing well out at Gypsum. Mr..
Frost Is . good citizen and m In
dustrious worker, and the citizens
Of the thriving little city Of Gypsum
are to be congratulated on securing
him a. one OF her business men.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

News comes from wichita that
John Rbsrhardt has been sstonish-
ing the natives down there with his
tennis playing. After . very excit-
ing, and hotIy contested match In
which 20 players took part, the finsl
contest narrowed down to our John
and Q gentleman named Bresdip.
After considerable hard playing Mr..
BreedIn won the match and gold
medal. In token Of being second
In the match Mr.. EbeFhardt receiv-
ed a silver medal.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. To wnsend,
South Fifth street, buried their in
FAINT son yesterday, which died
Tuesday morning. The funeral ser
vices were held at the house and
conducted by Rev. +. ID. Baker.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

II Mcpherson, Llndsborg, and Sal
ina wonld unite In q petition TO the
Board Of Railroad Commissioners
we have no doubt but it would secure
a passenger train on the Union Paci-
fic from Salina to Mcpherson. One
IL badly needed and by little ef-
fort on the part Of the officials In the
towns mentioned Il can be secured
Nc Pherson Republican.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

Fred Quincy, In addition 10 dis
charging the onerous duties sttAc b ed
to the sheriffTs once has gone into
the tavern business, - . sort Of .
side Issue, having been appointed
receiver Of the National hotel.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

w. w. Watson, Of the American
National, recently returned from his
summer vacation. He must have
been some place where the wind
blew hard, for he has sacrificed the
hIrsute adornmept to his chin.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

Prof ThOrOman IL baF:k from his
tour through the southern counties,
where he attended Institutes. The
Normal opens next Tuesday, and It
IL expected thst the enrolment will
lie about double what Il was last
vaar
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

Everywhere In Europe reports
loss and damage 10 this years cereal
crops, but old Saline will this year
do her share toward keeping the
folks on the other side from going
hungry 10 bed.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27
Tba fra dan.rtment haId . Inn

The fire department held . busI-
ness meeting on Mondsy evening
which was not very well attended.
All the faithful ones were there,
however, which speaks well for
those whose interest IN unfiagging.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

Mr.. Saunderson, Of Winfield re-
turned home last Sunday evening,
after visiting his daughter here,
Mis-. Rev. Vawter. He has been In
the service Of the city OF Winfield
for FIVE years, and Is highly spoken
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

About all the strAgglers have re-
turned from the Detroit @. A. r.
encampment. Struggling In an In
stance like this has no odium At
tached 20 lt. The length Of time,
one may struggle is measured By
the length Of the pocket book.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

The women's Foreign Missionary
Society, Of the Methodist church
will have Q missionary tea, tomor-
row afternoon st the residence Of
Rev. Baker, on North Eighth street.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

Fred Oakley, accompanied By his
family returned from Michigan
Tuesday evening. where they hsye
been visiting for . month or more.
They report having . very pleasant
tim.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

B. n. Stanley, better known -
"Brues" has accepted position -
telegraph operator at wootcn. Col.
on the Santa Re read. he is
bright yoabg man. and vill an
doabtsaiy esimb kigh On TIE ladder
cf promelic1, 4 hs ie pssnsissed is
fsiaIn hIs bsalln.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

Geo. H. Anthony has received the
appointment Of travelling passenger
and freight agent Of the Santa Fe,
with headquarters st Detroit, Mich.
This IL considered a. Q promotion.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

A telegram from the Eberhardt
Bros. last night brought the informa-
ton that they won the gold medal
yesterday, In doubles, at the Wichita
tennis tournament. As the boys
won the medal last year they may
be safely considered Is holding their
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

A called meeting Of the city Coun-
eli took place on Monday evening,
but not much Of anything Wa deas.
A committee consisting of Crsvene,
Wilson, and Bsnasld, vas sppointsd
- draft rssoiutions of rszpees - sks
msmcsy q the fsts David Levin,
ceascllnzz fEen ths shira ssfd.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

A quartet Of Y. NJ. c. A. boys,
under the leadership Of Secretary
Sargent held an evening meeting ct
Bavaria last Sunday evening. They
will hold another at the same place,
at the same hour, next Sunday.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

VIM. Gels has about finished his
improvements in Rosedale Park,
and will In . short time move his
entire stock into the commodious
quarters lately constructed there.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

The Horticultural society will hold
their next meeting Saturday, Aug.
%, ct 2 p. m. In r. II. Bishops Of
Zee. A full attendance n wis he'd for
Ladies' invited.
THos. ANDERSON, Prest.
J. W. JONES, Secy.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

Harry Berks was shaking hands
with old friends In the city the fore
part Of this week. He IL still with
Burnham, Trevett & Maths, with
headquarters at Champaign, Ills.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

As . land Of summer resort
weather the State Of Kansas hiss no
parallel, mostly cool and delight
some, with only Just enough hot
weather to make US appreciate It.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

The opera house IL now approach
ing completion, and will be g daisy
when the finishing touches have
been applied, which will be In about
two weeks.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

The farmers have been improving
the recent flne weather for haying,
but now they are about ready for .
good rain, to finish mp their ploving,
a. the ground has got very dry and
hard.
The Saline County journal., 1891-08-27

Mrs. J. II. Battles, Of Nebraska,
lectured In the Presbyterian church
Tuesday evening on, "Heredity and
Health" !" under the auspices Of the
W.C.T IL.