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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

The Corner and Oonnty Attorney
Drop the SaWtelle Case

The Corner ana tommy ACtOku0y
Drop the Sawtelle Case
A little over month ago man named
Sawtelle living in the south part Of the
city died after about ten days illness.
His sickness bore symptoms OF poisoning.
but his wife was taken sick at the same
time, but recovered, and she attributed
the sickness to eating piece OF ham
meat The case attracted but little at
tention until after his death. then a. no
one else had been reported sick from eat
ing diseased ham, few rumors began to
spread over the city, and in short time
q general impression became evident,
starting no one knows how, that he had
died from poison administered by no one
knew who, but the wife was suspected.
The body was inferred in the Mt. Olive
cemetery in plat of ground purchased
by the wife, and where it peacefully rests
to-day. In short time after the burial
the rumors of foul play received general
credence, and short time ago q petition
was circulated and numerously signed
requesting County Corner Fisher to ex-
hume the body and hold an autopsy to
discover the cause of the death. Dr..
Fisher consulted the county attorney,
and preparations were made to make q
chemical analysis Of the abdomen of the
deceased. This was delayed several day 8
to hear from st. Louis expert, and
afterwards further delayed to await the
arrival of Mrs. !Sawtelle's son George. of
Boston, that he might be present at the
examination. The son, an attorney of
considerable ability, arrived Wednesday
night, and after an interview with Coun-
ty attorney Gaitskill and Coroner Fisher,
was to receive positive notice to-day, in
regard to the action they would take for
the state. To-dya the corner and county
attorney announced that they had decid-
ed to take no action in the matter. as
they believed after examination into the
case, that it would result in expense to
the county and would reveal nothing of
importance. So the case rests.
In this case public opinion is nearly
unanimous that the deceased came to his
death from unnatural causes, and the de-
mand was strong that an examination be
held. In failing to do so Coroner Fisher
and Attorney Gritskill have disregarded
the wiehes of large number of people in
this city. Their reasons we do not know,
but as they have in other cases done their
duty it is but reasonable to suppose they
had some reason with which the general
public is unacquainted. Mr.. and Mrs
Sawtelle moved here about year ago
from Wa-Keeney, Kansas, and engaged
in buying and selling household goods
and loaning money. Each did business
separate and they were both believed to
he we'll fixed. The wife now claims her
husband died MISUNDERSTANDING Head
light,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

Major K. Hurst, of Howard City, q
member Of the state live stock commits.
sion. was in the city yesterday, and in the
course of conversation said: 81 think
that it is safe to estimate that the people
Of Kansas viii sell during the coming
year $100000O0O worth of stock and
other farm products. The total corn crop
of the state this year will be no less than
ESQ, 0OO, coo bushels. The poorest corn is
in the northeastern part of the state, par
ticularly between here and Emporia. In
the counties along the Arkansas valley
the corn is immense. Our corn will be
sent largely to eastern markets, OWING
TO tho scarcity Of hogs. The scarcity IL
due to the fact that the farmers got nd of
everything they could last year to save
feed. Corn viii bring from 30 to 80 cents
this fall and winter. These prices are
greater than usual when there u q fan
crop. but the demand for grain in Europe
viii be very large. The Same is true of
stock, % the K ansas farmer viii realize
good prices tor his grain and stock
Capital
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

100 acres in Cove county, Kansas, with
the best flowing spring in the stats.
Land il the 8. ". i Of N. e. i, and N
4 Of 8. e. u and 8. ". 4 Of s. z. Il Of
section 4 twp. Is, range Is we'd. Nine
miles north from Utica % the Missouri
Pacific railroad. The vell known For
roster Spring i located On tho land Of
tho head Of natural corral Of about 80
acres, and through which corral the
water flows from the spring into several
pools on its way to the Smoky Hin Rivee
which crosses the corner Of The land.
Spring never dry and furniahes enough
water for 1000 or moro bad Of stock.
Examine tho land and make u an oNsr.
Correspondents solicited.
BuRnHAMs Tuvnzx & MATTE
40 s Champaigs. uls
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

The Ness City News strikes central
truth when it declares in substances that
a paper may struggle on and battle fol
the good Of its town and community
twelve months in the year and never re-.
ceive q word of commendation, but let il
condemn somebody or some existing evil
in three or four line local, and there is
such a storm at once by those who are
hit and their friends that the poor editor
thinks his whole business is ruined for.
ever. We have noticed this fact ourselves,
and we have further noticed that the man
who is overly sensitive should never en-
bark in the profession of journalism.
Teaching public school is no compari-
son when it comes to pleasing your
patrons. In the one instance you have
q dozen or two to please, in the other
perhaps thousand or two. Newspaper
men find 1t very hard sometimes to please
themselves. OF course they should be
delighted to know that their efforts are
appreciated by their readers, but the
main thing to keep in view is not the ap-
plause and appreciation of the world.
An editor should have his views and pro-
mulgate them regardless of the opinions
of others. II he occasionally steps ON
some ones toes it is no more than he
should expect. A newspaper, like any
other enterprise, should be conducted on
business principles. A paper that is run
for glory alone will prove very poor
paying investment. To make a living,
and, at the same time, conscientiously
support what is commendable and con-
denim what is wrong, regardless of public
sentiment. is the correct standard.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

Does wheat raising in Ellis county
pay? Look at this fair estimate OF the
cost Of an acre Of wheat in this county
based upon an average yield per acre Of
fifteen bushels for the last ten years. The
following is the cost OF one acre Of wheat:
Breaking prairie. one dollar and a half;
cod cutting, one dollar; drilling forty
cents; seed, sixty five cents; cutting and
stacking, one dollar and twenty five cents;
threshing, one dollar and five cents;
hauling to market thirty cents; total
COST six dcllsrs aud fifteen cents. Fiji
team bushels Of wheat at sixty five cents,
nine dollars and seventy 1--WE cents
Profit, three dollars and sixty cents II
old ground il used the entire cost per
eors Win be four dollars and ninsty nants.
X5H Mir payf-Heys Sesf,sel.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08
From Ellis Review-Headl1ght.

Sam. Anderson, of Riverside, is feeling
good over the fine crops in his section.
Miss Lottie Marshall, of Wa.Kesney,
was the guest Of Miss Alma Root last
week.
Miss Edith Clifford was visiting Miss
Jennie Maxson in Wa-Keeney the first Of
the week.
Will Mcfarland IL now messenger at
the telegraph Office. Jim. Henchy having
been promoted.
81. p. Griffith, Of Pittsburg, Kansas,
came up to look after his wheat crop on
his farm in Trego county. He thinks
Pittsburg is about the best town in the
state.
Sam. Baird brought in nix loads Of
wheat on Tuesday from Adair. He 10
ports good crops in that neighborhood
and that wheat will run from fifteen 70
twenty bushels to the acre.
The welcome hum Of the threshing ms
chine can now b heard IN most any di-
rection. II will take steady work from
now until January fiTs$, next to threah
Ellis countys mamm01h crop.
IL Morton, Of Adair, brought IN the
first load Of his this years wheat last En-
day. Il Vas Of good quality bedng graded
q number two. Mr.. Morton's wheat
yislds tUenty-three buGhels 70 The AGRA
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

DIR. Gibson and wife leave this morn
ing for three weeks visit to New York
state. The Doctor will divide his time
between business and PLEASURE during
his stay. .Cardsi are ont for
the marriage of Prof. Haupt
who taught German here last sum-
mer, and Miss Lillian Frances Kirby, at
Junction City, on August 5th.-Hays Cit,
Republican.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

Geo W. Winsans, state superiaten-
dent, delivered an address before the nor
NAL institute at the Presbyterian church
last Tuesday evening which for thought,
expression and delivery was the best we
remember hearing. The audience was
small, fact which We very much regret
as there was not man or woman in Wa.
Keeney who would not have been greatly
benefited by hearing the cultured gentle
man.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

The dance and card party last Tues
day evening was the most pleasant occa-
sion OF the kind we have ever attended.
A nice crowd, nice supper, nice music,
in fact everything was nice. It was given
in honor of DR.. F. n. and Mrs. Morgan.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

w. W. Hammond, wife and son OF
Peoria, Ills, w. Il. Hammond and wife
of Wyoming. Ills, MI. Neal of Monument
Kas., D. Fl. Henkle, and Lee Monroe and
family went to the Saline on business and
pleasure Monday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08
Who L. John Brown

Next Friday and Saturday night the
citizens Of this city and vicinity will cele-
brste Emancipation Day at Anderson's
grove. on Big Greek. Mr.. John Brown,
Of Wa-Keeney, win be tho orator Of the
dry. Let everyone turn out and hear
this vide awake and eminent man. There
win also b grand festival given at the
Grand Army hall in the evening in con-
Dsoiion With jubilee songs and concsrt.
Ksview HeadzieM.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

DIR. F. d. Morgan, Of Riley, Kansas
has been visiting old friends here this
week much to their satisfaction. Frank
-as he is best known here-is one Of the
hest fellows In the state and the boys
have had picnic every day. He has ee.
tablished splendid paying practice in
The eastern part Of the state and finds il
difficult 10 get away often. This is his
4irst visit for tour years. he and Ma.
Morgan return home this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

Our Collection" was materially in.
creased this week by our friend Thomas
Tarpey, Of Ogallah, who brought 'us q
gigantic corn stalk with four ears, some
limbs of this years growth over seven
feet long cottonwood and poplar, and
some Jerusalem corn, the first we have
seen. Also some of the finest potatoes
and beets that we have ever seen grown
Many thanks.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

II. j. Hinshaw. OF Trego Center has
added to our collection some very fine
plums-a cross from the wild goose and
sand plums. Mr.. Hinshaw has been very
successful as a fruit grower in Trego
county and in future We will haye more
to say about it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

Did you ever stop to think what q
power the violinist, Sloey, Yields ovel
his company? People are mere puppets
under the spell of his music. Observe
how set Of rather sober, serious looking
persons will start to decorously. accord
ing to Millions invitation, come and
trip it as ye 60 on the light fantastic toe,
till the musician puts such riotous Life
into his bow that it all ends in veritable
Southern ~Sangaree,"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

ID. w. Matthews goes east this weeh
to Illinois where his family have beer
visiting for some time past. They will
all return shortly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

The editors OF the principal New
York papers have been indicted for pub
fishing the details at the recent execn-
tions at Sing Sing. The statutes of New
York make it misdemeanor for any news
paper to publish accounts of executions.
1t is very foolish and absurd law and
we lose our guess if the New York editors
are not triumphant, and the odious law
repealed at the first meeting of the legis-
lature.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

We do not care particularly what
political application the "leaders" may
attempt to make of the fact that Kansas
is blessed this year with an abundant
crop, but we trust that the farmers who
have garnered it will make the most of it,
and SO invest the proceeds as to secure
the full benefit and enjoyment of their la.
bor.-Ness County News.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

Mrs. W. r. Holmes received the sad
intelligence last Friday night of the SER
ious illness of her father who lives in
Davenport, Iowa. The telegram stated
that he was dying. The telegram was
not confirmed and the friends of Mrs.
Holmes join with her in hoping that he
may recover.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

We are compelled to omit some things
of interest this week on account of want
of space. The tax list and other legal
matter draws on us quite heavily just at
present but it won't continue long-we
are sorry to say. After two or three
weeks we will have plenty of room and
then we will try to make up fol- the past
delinauencies.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

DREsBYTERIAN CHURCH-Sundsy school at
Z $50 A. NJ, H. K. Walker, superintendent La
dies Missionary Society fourth Thursday Of each
month at $50 P. M, Mrs. W. h. Damn, president.
Children's Missionary Meeting fourth Saturday Of
each month at $50 p. NJ, Miss Hattie Burrough,
president Prayer meeting Wednesdays at O'Clock
p. NJ. cordial invitation Is extended to everyone.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

Opp. Gibson and Rea returned from
their western trip last Friday and report
very pleasant time. They walked to
the top at Pixies peak and returned on
the cog railway. This was their
principal adventure.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

The mill question has been again re-
vived and correspondence is now going
on with Iowa parties who are looking fol
q location. The WORLD will keep its
readers posted.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

Frank Brown, formerly of the Grain
field bank, was arrested at Sioux City last
week on requisition from the governor
of Kansas charged with fraud in connect
ion with the failure of his own bank a
couple of years ago.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

Those wishing to buy or sell real es-
tate in Trego county or who may have
business to transact before the q. s. land
Office at this place are referred to the
professional cards in this paper. We are
willing to vouch for every one of them as
capable and reliable.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

II. I. Armstrong; family on the
Smoky River have been suffering from
diphtheria. One child died last week
and another was reported very sick day
or two ago.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08
We talked with a half q dozen

We talked with half dozen men
last Saturday, and every one of them had
the best piece of corn they ever saw.
There is no doubt but there is some as
good corn in Graham county to-day as
ever grew out of the ground.-G,aAam
County Times.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

The following is the law relating to
the sale of tobacco to minors: THAT it
shall be unlawful for any person or per-
sons in this state to sell, give or furnish
any cigar, cigarette or tobacco in any
form to any minor under sixteen years of
age. A violation of this act is misde-
meanor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Bert Schultz has been suffering the last
week from heart trouble, result, they
think, from la grippe last winter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

Gregg Marshall, Roy Osborn and
Ray Gleason brought about twenty five
bushels of plums from Rocks county this
week and retailed them for 81 per bushel.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

Frank l.. Brown deposited 81 400 as
bond for his appearance at court, and
returned to Sioux City, Iowa, Wednes.
day.-Go1e County Gazette.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08
CHURCHES.

M E. CHURCH-sunday school at O'Clock 4.
vX4s NJ, John H. March. superintendent. Preach
inf at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. and 7:S0 O'Clock p NJ; Glass
meeting at II O'Clock A. NJ. General prayer meet
ing Thursday at 7:S0 O'Clock P. n. Ladies' prayer
meeting Wednesday at O'Clock p. n. Epworth
League meetings Tuesday at 7SO O'Clock p. n. 4
cordial invitation is extended to all.
O. N. MAxoN, Pastor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

Those large weeds growing by the
side walks and in the streets may attest
the productiveness of our soil but they
add nothing to the picturesqueness of the
view
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

Rev. and Mrs. Maxson have gone to In.
diana for couple of months visit and in
all probability will remain there perma-
nently. They are good people and we
regret very much to have them leave
our city.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

"A. W. Purinton, of Salina, was il
town the first of the week. He is please'
with his new home.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

DIR. F. b. Conger and family left last
Tuesday evening for their future home in
Topeka. They are among our Oldest citi-
gems and will be greatly missed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

Ten of the boys (?) went to the clas-
sic waters of the Saline last Tuesday,
ostensibly on fishing expedition, but in
reality for days recreation among tho
shady groves and far beyond the busy
haunts Of men. We think the above
sounds well il it is not literally true.
Theecrowd was composed of such giddy
young fellows as Judge Osborn, Geo. I.
Verbeck, A. L. Gleason, DR.. Jones, A. Il.
Blair, Judge Cosby, G. A. Hoar, DR..
Morgan, w. 81. Baldwin, three dogs be-
longing to Jones, five shot guns, fishing
tackle, and several baskets of bait; also
some provisions. Our reporter was in
weighed into going along but the exercises
had hardly begun before he was thrown
down and violently sat upon and COM
PEELED to promise that We would never
divulge anything that occurred. & We
shall respect a voluntary promise of that
k'nd Tor there are too many of the other
Fellows, but We will say that very devout
people and newspaper men had best par
take sparinRly Of fishing parties for they
are very rich. Newspaper men, especially,
are very liable to retrograde if they per-
ast in attending these expeditions.
we are convinced that George
washington never went with the
gang on very many fishing expedi-
tlons or that pretty little Ratchet story
would not have been handed down to
an admiring posterity. The day was fine.
the company congenial, and the fish bit
with recklessness that We have never
seen equalled. Several of the boys came
very nearly getting bit All jokes aside,
more thoroughly enjoyable day we have
never spent in Kansas. We believe that
men will live longer, be more virtuous
and consequently happier for an occa-
sional outing Of this kind. The only
serious mistake that was made was when
Dr. Morgan baited his hook with grass
hopper-not one of the largest only 81
medium sized one-and the grasshopper
ate up nearly all the fish in the pool
before Doc. found out what WIS the mat
tor. Tho rest Of Us all caught plenty Of
bah end several Of Us plenty q chiGRess.
but Of course that was . vary trivial
matter compared With the fua ~ al bad
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

Register Lee Monroe has been look.
ing at some of his real eetate in this and
adjoining counties the last week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

Joshua Musgrave, of the Adai,
neighborhood, was transacting business
in the hub last Saturday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

F. o. Gleason, president of the Citi-
zens State Bank, of Council Bluffs, Iowa,
and one of our oldest subscribers, renews
again this week. Mr.. Gleason is q
brother of our esteemed townsman, A. L.
Gleason,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

-WANTED-At this Office, boy to
learn the printing trade. A steady place
for the right boy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

The wheat crop is now secure
and equals the most sanguine expecta.
tons. The corn crop never looked better
and the prospects are now good for an
unprecedently large yield. Some OF the
early corn is already beyond danger and
all oft will be very soon. Hay and feed
Of all kinds never were better. In short
Providence has been on our side all the
way this season and good things seem IA
be coming our way. We don't want to
mix any politics in this but we have FIRE.
quently said that good crops and less pol.
itics was the desideratum in western Kan.
sas and our statements are verified by the
renewed hope and courage that has
sprung mp in the hearts of us all.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

n AR-captain Trego Post, No. 1877, meets In
W. the evening of the LIST, and at O'Clock =. u.
Of the Sd Saturdays Of each month, ct g. A. R. Hall.
J. G. MARTIN, Adjt Nv. CAnsoN. Com.
VIZ r. C.--Captain Trego, No. 40, meets the LIST
w and Sd Wednesday evenings Of each month
at g. A. r. Hall MES. 8. n. HUTzRL,
LILLE NJ. HARlDoN. Secy. President.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

Arthur Williams, of Hays City, il
visiting his grandmother, Mrs. N. A. AL
Bop this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

Stella Blair was ten years old last
Monday, August 3rd., and celebrated the
event by entertaining ten of her young
friends of the same age. A delightful
time was had.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

"A. 7. Martin, of Clay Center, one of
the leading insurance men of the state,
visited with A. P. Lawrence a couple of
days thir week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

The twenty-fifth annual encampment
of the G. A. r. is being held in Detroit
this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

Rev. T. W. Cowgirl will preach bis
farewell sermon at the court room next
Sunday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

Benedict's ice cream and lemonade
cannot be beaten in the state of Kansas
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08
Rev. Wilson

Rev. Wilson will preach his last ser.
mon here next Sunday. Everyone who
can should attend.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

ID. B. Fulton, Of Oeallah, was in Ii.
the capital city last Monday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

Geo. Young, of Gibson, was in tn
county capital last Saturday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

Frank A. McIvor has assumed con.
troll of the Grainfeld CAP Sheaf. We
wish him success and believe he deserves
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-08

r O. o. F-wa-Keeney Lodge No. soA, meets
L. every Saturday evening ct Masonic Hall.
Trancient brethren cordially invited.
q. n. UFToRD, Sec'y. A. P. LAw1KNce, N. g.