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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-26

ssTNHE YEARS DECAY; so PASSES TINE.
l. And comes the carrier with his rhyme"
For over a century among the English-speak-
ing and news-reading people the advent Of the
new year was as certain to bring to the doors
OF the well-to-do citizen the carrier with
rhymes similar to this distich as was Christ
mas to bring the myth Of Santa Claus to the
stockings that hung by his chimney with care,
in hopes that st. Nicholas soon would be
there" OF late the custom has largely fallen
into disusc and the carrier no longer greets his
patron with the information that
"a noble old custom our forefathers had
On New Years to make the CARRIERS glad.
And to give that day in q liberal way
Enough and to spare for many day.
So the CARRIERS doubt not it will be again.
And dollars and quarters POUR on them like rain.
Or to tell them tina.
"A dollar. half or a quarter will do.
For which they will bow and be thankful to you"
And then close by the jubilant anticipation
part,
''Dismissng all fear they hope for good cheer
And wish all their patrons happy New Year"
All this has gone except in small towns where
the printers devil' still fingers and delivers
the paper to subscribers. and where the winged
heeled newsboy. with his CHEEKY cry. is yet I'M
known. Tho superb New Years gift which
The EVENING STAR offers its readers is the out
come OF the olden carrier s address that recited
In rhyme the events of the year.
The custom is an English one The "tip" is
an English institution as essential to the sea-
grit isle as king, lords and commons; and when
Christmas came and hearts and purses were
alike opened the news carriers came in for part
OF the largess that had, in still older days, been
the portion of the minstrels and the waits that
sang carols of Christmastide from door to door
verses were the common accompaniment of the
annual municipal reports, and the verses that
Cowper made, year after year, to accompany
the mortuary report of tho town clerk are still
extant.
The custom came to America, with all other
English customs, and century ago the first
carriers address Was issued in the District Of
Columbia. The STAR gives its readers today
the text Of it, copied from an old, time stained
copy still preserved in this city. The old-fash-
Toned type was used, with SIS that looked like
rs. 1t will be noticed, too, that Georgetown is
spelled with hyphen, Georgetown. Folio W.
Ing Is the address, foot notes and all:
NEWS CARRIERS ADDRESS
TO THE
SUBSCRIBERS
GEORGETOWN WEEKLY LEDGER,
FOR JANUARY /. 179:.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-26
Trained Dresses.
From the Cub W'indosc.

0W, why will they do III
Say, what Is there 10 it
That's fetching or chic
In such dressing.
They drag all the dirt mp,
Or they grab, and they fiirt
Their skirts in q way
that's distressing.
"They're called dainty crea-
lures;
And these are the features
That make US fall down
and adore 'em;
But TO turn garbage litter,
Or soot-and-sand sitter,
Makes one rather walk on
before en-
'Say, Jack; when I marry,
Now, by the Lord Harry
8 that sort OF caper,
her,
{ make her
q outside on the scraper."
ALICE z. IyEa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-26


The large sums paid for building sites are, of
course. confined to choice locations /. is no.
often that 50, 900 is named as the considera-
ton for the transfer Of piece of ground that
Is used as the location Of one residence but
THIS amount has been paid, and some times
even larger sums. The price of the Letter
property has been given. Then little over a
year ago Mr. ]. Fairfield Carpenter paid
SSS,5H for the ground 1T the southeast corner
OF Scott Circle and 10th street containing
1851 square feet, which is ut the rate of -
per foot The United Service Club paid $40 per
ioot tor the lot nj the southeast corner of Con-
necucut avenue and street where n cIub house
has been erected Tie lot. however il only
ooxl2l feet Mrs Chandler gave S6sS 200 for
the ground wherc the new residence Is located
while Robert j. G. Walker paid So. 900 Tor the
Let nj the corner OF 18th and / streets The
sum CT $50 $50 was paid by Capt A c. Tyl.-
Tor the lot where his residence now stands.
iroruns k2rrasut Square between Connecticut
avenue and 18th street. The Nessrs. Bell paid
between $4,000 and s50.OO for the ground
where they have built their homes while Miss
Li,ehiie!d gave s30.OcO FOR her residence site.
Only few months ago Mr.. W. e. Whitte,nore
purchased a lot at the corner OF New Ha,npshire
avenue and z street Tor WI ich he paid $50, so.
EDWARD wArxos' HOUSE.
Among the improvements along the Tcaley-
town and Rockville road the new house which
Mr.. Edward Watkins will soon build AT Reth.s,.
Is one Of the most notable. This house will he
constructed Of wool. the lower portions Lei,1
weather boards and the upper parts OF shin,
gles- II will be about 40x7o feet III size. of
spanish style Of architecture. with heavy over
hanging caves and high tiled roof. Towers
aud porches. balconies, Sc-, will add to tho
picturesqueness OF tho house, which viii stand
on high knoll affordiny a line view Of the
surrounding country. On .hs first floor
which will be finished in COX, there will be
hall about twenty feot square. with fireplace
and old oak staircase, parlpr. reception room.
. dsu, dining room, Iantry and kitchen.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10
DoWNER DoINGs.

DowNER, Jan. 8.
James Tague was in this vicinity last
Monday.
! J.J. Keraus and Joe lBrezins butchered
last week.
Chas. Teele and wife we're in this
locality Sunday last.
L. w. Purinton lost a few COWS lately
The cause is unknown.
Sam Swiggett has been employed to
teach the Excelsior school.
A. W. Purinton was in this vicinity
last Wednesday on business.
8. J. Rev decsmped for Silver City
Iowa, to be absent all summer.
This is very nice weather, most too nic(
to continue any length Of time.
A. Spena has been under the weather
Asthma seems to be the cause.
Cattle looks well in the neighbor'
hood, never looked better this time OF the
year.
Lovers never indulge in arguments and
agree on all points, but after marriage
they quite often diner.
The Downer school will commence the
second term January 9th. Mrs. n. E.
Hunt will again teach this term.
Walter Fisher and George Stimits in.
vented an explosive and combustible fire
arm. The latter has some comedy token Of
its effects on his face.
VIM. Stimits, who has been suffering
long time from severe attack OF noun
tain fever, has 30 far recovered a. to Be
able to be out side part otthe time.
Monroe Stimits viii return thanks tc
any one for information leading TO the
whereabouts Of 9 coyote which was in
this part Of the country New years night
and took Nonroe's No. : trap with him.
Ted Morgan told T. d. and T. b. told
C. K. and c. Z. told II. 8. and II. 8. told
the scribe that he has endesyored IN sL
manners and forms to victimize coyott
but with no avail, had failed in all ct
forts.
OCCASIONALLY.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10
Obituary.

Knowing the particulars of the sad oc-
currency herein noted, We feel it our duty
to send you the following items for publ
cation:
On December 18th, sickness entered
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Schwan
beck, and upon calling the physician it
was found to be that dreaded disease
diptheria in the most malignant form.
Ella dear girl Of eleven years died on
Tuesday evening, and on the following
morning her brother George years Of age
Joined her but still the death angel claim
ed more and on Thursday morning took
little three year old Emma to join the
band, and again on Friday evening the
faithful patient sufferer, Hattie nine years
old. was forced to go to her angel
sisters and brother, as she termed them
in her talk of them the day she died.
But still there seemed to be vacant spot
in the angel band as eight year old Wal
ter was called away on Monday morning,
making then five in all taken from the
family circle.
Though their suffering was intense il
must be said they bore it more patiently
and brsvely than could have been ex-
pected Of grown people.
And while the bereaved family have
had so much to bear, and with ala the
sympathy that neighbors and friends can
give, they must know and think there is
little circle in heaven waiting to be
joined by them all; aud may each and all
live as those who have gone before, 10
that they will be a reunited family.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10
GLENCOE GLEANIN0s.
GLENCOE, Dec. g.

GLENCOE, Dec. g.
Fine weather.
Levi Grubb visited Ellis to-day.
George Mixer caught coyote Christ
mas day.
NJ. e. Horton was in the city Of Ellis
last Saturday.
Report says there will be . wedding
near Ellis soon.
Miss Dora Anderson intends going
east in few days.
N. d. johnson was repairing his Ellis
property LAST Saturday.
Mr.. z. 81. eat Christmas turkey with
his best girl on Christmas night.
The school board has been making
some improvements at the school house
in district IL. -.s -,
Rumor says Miss Carrie Sweet will
train the young idea in district II for the
next five months,
Some Of the Adair citizens seem TO b
considerably excited lately. We hope
there is good cause for the same.
GRANoaz.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10

Christmas and New Years have passed
for Ianother year. They brought their
usual amount Of joys and sorrovs.
The Dormsn brothers are in the trap
ping business. Anyone having fur or
hides to sell should give them 9 call.
Quite surprise on g. 7. Galloway and
family the day A. ]. McCollum and wife.
Mrs. Summerville and Msuds Lahman
visited there. An enjoyable time was re-
ported.
This fine weather is great help to the
farmers on account Of the scarcity Of feed.
But for all that q good rain or snow
would be welcome visitor % those who
have in small grain.
RuarTC
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10
School Report.

GIBSON, KAN, Jan. 2, 1891.
District No. SO, Trego county. Report
for the month ending January 2, 1891.
No. of days taught, 90
No. OF pupils enrolled. 10
No. Of days attended, 100
Average daily attendance, rs.
Scholars present every day. Robbie
Young, Ethel Rule and Roy Rule.
Absent two days, Myrtle Robertson.
General average Of the work done dur
ing the month, 70 per cent.
Number of visitors, three.
NAoMIE DAVIS, Teacher.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10
6EASONABLE.
An Excellent Recipe For Plain
Ninco Meat.

Two pounds OF tender beef boiled, and
when cold chopped fine, Q pound Of
minced suet, one and s-half pounds %
stoned raisins, one pound Of cuFrsnts, one
pound Of citron sliced fine, three pounds
Of brown sugar, five pounds Of chopped
spples, two tesspoonfuls OF cloves, i've q
cinnamon, . tablespoonful Of salt, One
pint Of cider, one cup Of moissses, ths
juice and grated rind Of two lemons.
This is an old and well tried recipa.
All ingredients for above can b fOuzd
at Bestor's Family Grocery. e
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10
Cupids Capers.

Judge W. E. Saum issued three mar.
rage licenses since January 1, 1891, az
follows: Aa is
On January 2, to Elihu Neff and Sarah
E. Mummert, both of Wa-Keeney. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. F. L.
Walker on the evening Of the same day,
On January 5, William b. Jordan pro-
cured q license to wed Miss Mary P,
Tunnell. Both of the parties to this con-
tract reside in Riverside Township.
Samuel Morrison and Caroline Ludwig,
of Logan county, received license on
January 6, 1891, and were married the
same day.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10
HAPPY HAPPENINaa

HAPPY, Graham Co, Jan. s.
o. L. Cook visited ct B. E. Grim's thG
East week.
Mrs. J.R. Dormsn il slowly improving.
being able TO Be up.
Alvin Law and wife visited st W. u.
Snmmarville's on the 2pd. re-
Miss Lillns Lawson i yisitine bee
friend, Miss Mildred Shorthin., ~
Mrs.. J. B. Walker and Mis- Beckis
were callers at Mrs. Dormsns JaausEy d
The sheriff has called on W. 3, sum-
vile twice in the past week. What - the
meaning Of this, w. q.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10
The Best Through Line to 81. Paul
and Minneapolis.

Il via the new "Hedyjek RoSES" hon
Kansas City, through Excelsior Springs.
Ottumws, Hedrick, Marshalltown, MAsOn
City and Austin, via the Chicago, Nil
wsukee & st. Paul and lows Central
Railways. Shortest Line, Quickest
Time aud Lowest Rates. Train
leaves Grand Avenue and 22nd SC. depot
Of Chicago, Milwaukee 4 81 Psul Rail
way at Kansas City, at 100 4. n. daily
except Sunday, arriving at St Paul next
day at 7:45 A. n, Minneapolis 716 Al.
For Through Tickets and Slesping
Car reservations apply to nearest Coo
pom Ticket Agent, or address Geo. 81.
Foots. City Passenger and Ticket Agent,
No 600 Delaware st., Kansas City, 10
J. Il. VETTOH, General Aesnt
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10

A letter from County Superintendent
A. B. Baker, would lead rs to infer that
he is very pleasantly situated in the
Capital City, he has a situation in the
National geological Park, which h now
undergoing many improvements. he
says:
Zone hundred and twenty men have been
at work there during good weather. A
tropical animal house, buffalo barn, bear
dens and prairie dog enclosure are un-
der way; the latter 10 be tensntsd. We
hope, BY one hundred Trego county dogs.
The bear dens, which have been blasted
out Of the base Of forty foot cliff, viii be
the finest in the world. The park site
Q66 scres) cannot be surprised fes
natural advantages. / hope some day to
hsve the pleasure OF going over the place
with you. Our Office IL ct present IN the
Smithsonian building. but viii be moved
10 &he park In the near future. An old
mansion within the limits Of tbs park il
being fitted mp for that purpose"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10

Oberlin convention to be held st,C Colby,
Kansas. The chairman appointed the
following named persons:
For Ellis county J. h. Ward, Martin
Allen and G. J. Bascom.
For Trego county, B. C. Rich, ]. W
Carson and n. A. Mcmillan.
For Cove county, L T. Purcell.
For Logan county, W. 4. Cotton, ]. w
Jones and B. P. Mcknight,
For Wallace comfy, J. W. Erickson
On motion meeting adjourned to meel
at call Of chairman.
HF. GIHsaI,rR Sacrekarv
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10

j. L. Morton 10 the general western
agent for formula, which it is claimed
will keep eggs in perfectly fresh con-
dition for eight months. A number OF
our business men who have tested the
plan say they cannot detect any difference
between an egg that has been packed
eight months by the recipe and a fresh
laid one. We are inclined to the opinion
that Mr.. Morton has bonanza.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10
seers. Yamilz Alsdsctase.

These medicines are daily gaining
ersster. popularity and the stssdily in-
craasinA demand for than can cely Be IS
coantsd for by THAR tFue merit Thsy
are prepared with The utmost care snd
each medicine i put up Tor 2 paEticulaf
disease. Every bottle is guaranteed p
do all that Is claimed for il On the label
20 that no one who b1ys . bottle %
Beggs' family medicines can be diseps
pointed. Solp by A. B. Jones.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10

j. B. Hogan shot a fine antelope,
southeast Of town, last Tuesday, at q
distance of five hundred yards and the
antelope running at full speed. 1t has
been suggested that we send John up to
the "bad lands" to hunt Indians.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10
Married. Wednesday Dec. 81,

Married, Wednesday Dec. 81, 1890
at the residence of the brides parents, DR.
Chas Messick of Ellsworth Kan, and
Miss Dora Anderson Of this city. Rev
W. A. SsviIle officiating. Only the im'
mediate relatives and friends we're pres
emit to witness the ceremony. The groom
was q former resident of this city but ID
now located in Ellsworth. The happy
couple took the evening train for Els
worth where they viii make their home
-ReusszLH Headlight.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10

To Irrigate or Not to Irrigste-Thst
is The Question.
We are reliably informed that the
Irrigation convention called for last Sat
urdsy at Ws-Keeney matured in such q
manner as to entitle the meeting to be
styled zone of the great uprisings of the
people" so common at this time Of the
present century. Many Of the brainiest
men OF this 23rd Judicial district were
present and took part in the able discus.
sions of that interesting occasion. The
pent up ideas Of these master minds
burst forth with ray of light all along
the lne.-Hays City Sentinel.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10

The report of the coditying committee
recommends the reduction Of treasurers
salaries in counties having q population
of less than 1900 to 500; and the salaries
Of county clerks in counties OF less than
5000 are fixed stIIS6OO. Anybody who
knows anything of the work and rssponEi-
bility OF our County Treasurer and Coun-
~ Clerk knows that the prices recon-
nended are entirely inadequate.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10

An inventory of all the available
property of the Wallace county Bank in
Guiding buildings, safe and contents a.
mounted to only about $500 as stated
in special to the Capital. The man who
wrote that special was evidently Journal
;st-en ahonest conscientious journalist.
The ordinary writer for the papers would
have said sabout $4,000"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10

Our advertisements may not always
be the most entertaining matter to be
found in our paper, but there is nothing
that will pay you better to read. Live
merchants who have bargains always
manage to inform the people in some way
and nearly always through the home
newspaper. It viii save you money to
carefully watch our advertising depart
ment.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10

Irrigate or enigrate il the watch
word OF northwestern Kansas, or is said
to be by q number Of local county
newspapers. Not so In Russell county.
while We are favorable to irrigation still
We can do remarkably well without.
Our motto is Sow Wheat"-Rassell
Tonysai.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10

We again publish the complete wealth
er record for Trego county since 1881. 1t
is published in such form that it will be
very convenient for reference. Either
save the paper or cut ont the report.
Our thanks are due Ben. G. Rich who
made the observations and compiled the
report.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10

County Commissioners, Ridgway, Neff
and CIPHER we're in town three or four
days this week it being the last meeting
of the old board. We will publish the
proceedings in full next week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10

One of the heaviest SHOWS that we
have had for years fell last Thurs
day night. 1t will be of great benefit to
wheat but will be hard on stock that Is
compelled to rustic for living.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10
For Sala or Trade.

Eva SoA0 "a 4A940
To dispose of one-hoEse wagon, I
good 6-year-old Missouri jack, i jsnnet
and all Of block 81, Ws-KeeneY.
W. B. RoBrHsoN,
Gibson, KAuess.
Wantsd-Money, Lumber, Fencing.
Cattle, Ponies, Tree Claim, Money and
Money. W. B. ROBINSON,
40n Gibson, Kansas
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10

The Central Branch shows an in
come from operations of 1890, 81; in
come from other sources, So, 406,2l. total
income, $363,S19,12. The total deductions
on account of interest, etc., we're $61S, 6S5
o.; deficit for year, $119, 1855, 90.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10

Mr.. and Mrs. F. s. Diebold and Mr.
and Mrs. w. E. Saum entertained num-
her of friends last Friday evening at the
residence of Mrs. Diebold. A pleasant
time is reported. = L
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10
Unclaimed Letters

Remaining in the postofice ct Ws-Kee-
ney, Kanses, for the week ending Janu.
airy 8. 1891:
Fruit, George; johnson, Mrs. Sarah J.
Persons calling for any Of the above
letters viii please say Advertised"
A. ]. HARLAN, P. II
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10
Ra9rs. German salva.

The increased demand for Begg5' Ger
man Salve not only proves that it has
merit, but also makes Il universal house
hold remedy. When you wish good r.
liable ointment call for Beges' German
Sslvs and you will not Be disappointed.
Sold and warranted By A. B. Jo0es.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10

The Presbyterian Sabbath school was
reorganized last Sabbath and officers
elected for the ensuing year as follows:
r. G. Wilson, superintendent; Mrs. F.
b. Conger assistant Supt,; Bert Damn
aacrekary
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10

Rev. Brachen, of Phillipsburg, will.
preach at the Presbyterian church Sun
day, January Is, 1891, at which time COM
munion will be observed. All are invited
to attend.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10
DREAD DIPTHERIA.
Five, Children in One Family Die
Within One Week.

Last week We announced ths death
of three Of Schwsnbeck's children, Since
then two more have died, making in all
i've that have died OF the dread disease,
diptheria, within one week.
A communication elsewhere in this
paper, from q neighbor Of Mr. Schwan-
beck's gives the full particulars.
We presume there is scarcely an in
stance on record where the fatality has
been greater in q single family in the
same length OF time.
It seems almost impossible to fully
realize such q terrible bereavement.
think Of the parents. Put yourself in
their place if you can and picture the
terrible desolation that must be theirs
at is Rachel mourning for her children
and refusing to be comforted because
they are not" There are a few other
cases in our community, but none, We
believe, that are considered dangerous
Great care sh 1uld be taken by all and
particularly in our public schools to
prevent any spread OF the disease.
Business Mems Literary Society,
1t may not be generally known that the
professional and business men Of Wa.
Keeney have organized literary society,
and that the same is in good running
order. The meetings are held weekly
on Tuesday nights. At the last meeting
the following question was discussed
Resolved that Trusts, Combines and
Corporations are detrimental to the pub
lie" Pierce Metz and W. b. Damn were
on the affirmative, and Jno. A. Nelson
and W. E. Ssum spoke on the negative
The speeches were all much better than
ordinary. The decision of the Judges
was in favor of the negative. To give an
idea of the purposes and aims of this
organization we give herewith two OF
three sections of the constitution and
by laws adopted, as follows:
1.-THE objects of this society shall be to
promote literary culture and to give
information and practice regarding the
best usage of parliamentary laws govern
ing deiberative bodies.
The membership Of this society shall
consist of the charter members and such
other members as the society may see FL
to admit, provided that none save adult
males shall be admitted to membership
At the meeting next week the following
question will be for discussion. "Re
solved that a representative should bt
bound by the wishes of his constituents
Affirmative, John 81 March and G. NJ
Ufford; Negative, N. W. Shuler and Ed
Res.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10

The Union Pacific, Lincoln & Colora-
do shows an income from operations and
other sources of S273, 229.72: deductions
1850, 1921, II; deficit $751;, 591, so.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-10

Thompson, the tonsorial artist, says
he was whitewashed last Thursday for
the first time during three years stay in
Wa-Keeney.