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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10

The almost entire absence of natural
groves of trees, in western Kansas, has
been the subject of much comment, and
We believe is largely attributable to prai-
RE fires. We have seen stumps of trees
along the Saline that were three feet in
diameter and the same has been observed
in some localities along the Smoky river.
In the Downer neighborhood an old set
four feet in diameter. Most of the lar
ger stumps have been dug up for fuel
and when Wa-Keeney was first laid out
in 1878 and 1879 native wood was sold on
or streets for fuel. We know of several
log houses in Trego county that were
built from T1ego county logs. Gibbs
grove, in the northeast part of our
county, contains 80 or 40 acres of as fine
trees as you often see and they are large
enough to be dignifed with the name of
"timber." This grove was so located
that prairie fires did not burn over it.
We believe that in many localities in our
county, near streams, that forest culture
could be made success. There is moth
ing that would enhance the value of a
farm more than nice grove of shade
trees and there are thousands of acres in
this county that are not very valuable for
anything else. Experience has taught
our farmers that some varieties of trees
will not do well in our soil. They -four
ish for time and then die. Experience
has also shown that certain kinds will
make rapid growth and.will live. We
wish we could say something to encour-
age more extensive planting of trees in
localities where they are sure to grow.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS.
Especial SESSION.

IASksCOe84 ADCooAOHsl
WA-KmNEY, Kan. December 3, 1892
Board OF Commissioners Of Treeo
county met today in special session, and
accepted the painting which had been
completed by Alfred Lawson according
to contract.
Official bonds which had been fled
with the county clerk were approved as
follows:
J. NJ. WEIGH, probate Judge.
A. w. Nutz, clerk of district court.
W. +. Saum, county attorney.
Joshua Musgrave, trustee and assessor
OF Ogallah township.
Thomas Wynn. treasurer Of Ogallah
township
W. 81. Palmer. justice of the peace,
Ogallah township.
A. V. Hixson, road overseer, Ogallah
Hiram Griffith, constable, Ogallah
township,
A. p. Hinshaw, trustee and assessor,
Wa-Keeney township.
Joshua Croft. justice of the peace, Wa
Keeney township.
Hudson Harlan, justice of the peace.
Wa-Keeney township.
W. 4ss 4O1ucS, Cl0Ih, w o-AOCuCy SOWA.
ship.
Henry Davis, constable, Wa-Keeney
township.
George Brown, road overseer, Wa
Keeney township.
James Moore, road overseer. Wa-Kee-
ney township.
Charles F. Folkers, road overseer, Wa
Keeney township.
]. w. Hickman, justice Of the peace,
Collyer township.
A. 8. Beason. trustee and assessor,
Franklin township.
p. W. O'Toole, treasurer, Franklin
township.
M. V. B. Storer, justice of the peace,
Franklin township.
Thomas J. Iams, road overseer, Frank
lin township.
Board adjourned sine die.
Attest: @. A. HOAR,
[sEAIl County Clerk.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10

Already the tradesmen are making
large demands upon our advertising
space to sing the praises of their holiday
goods, and from a casual peep into the
different places of business in the city we
are convinced that they are justified in
making broad claims for patronage from
the people of Ness and surrounding coun-
ties. It pays to patronize men who adj
vertise iberally-and honestly-as they
are the men who build up the town and
country. It is true that some men man.
age to secure large trade without the
aid OF printers ink, but in every case
their success depends upon the money
invested by more enterprising and public
spirited men who attract trade by herald
ing to the world the bargains they have
to offer. Take our own city as an in
stance: customers are attracted from all
the adjoining counties, and as a result
we have about twice OF thrice az much
business as could be done in this town
were the trade confined to the citizens of
Ness county. Why is it that people come
here from Cove, Trego, Rush, Hodpemar.
Garfield and Lane counties to purchase
their goods? Simply because we have
a few dealers here who are not afraid to
extend them cordial- may pressing
invitation to come here and inspect The
stocks OF goods kept by our merchants
Ness Comfy Nescs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10
Col. Montgomery, of the HAYS Gil

Col. Montgomery, of the Hays City
Sentinel, says he "'would like George
Philips picture to call to mind the
suavity of a native born Scotchman while
perpetrating hoax out of an magma
ton as baseless as the fabric of dream
The above sounds all right until you
analyze it closely and then you discover
a cold blooded, malice aforethought SLAM
der. There are two ISLANDERS, in fact,
contained in the same article, but the
shaft directed towards us is harmless and
we will ignore it. OF course Philips will
do as he pleases, but if such a reflection
was made upon our mental condition, as
is contained in the above, even the gray
hairs of the perpetrator of such a diabol-
ical libel would not save him from mer-
tied and condign punishment. We hope
Philips will not see the article quoted
above for we fear that his self respect
would not permit him to pass it by I'M
noticed. We would like to say some
thing that would pacity Philips in case he
discovers how terribly he has been out
ragged.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10

"A few weeks since in giving our
views of what the legislature should do
this winter we mentioned liberal appro-
priation for the Worlds fair at Chicago.
At meeting of the board held in Topeka
this week Secretary Smith reported that
he had received letters from 101 members
elect of the legislature regarding their
position on an appropriation being made
by the state. OF the senators heard from
twenty-six are in favor of the appropria-
ton and one undecided. Sixty-four
members of the house are favorable, six
are undecided and three opposed. These
figures indicate that there is no doubt of
the favorable action of the legislature
upon this matter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10

About four weeks ago one of Sher-
idan county's farmers came to town to
buy bill of groceries. At this time the
merchants seemed to be making run on
coffee, or selling the same for less than it
cost them. The farmer after going the
rounds purchased 40 pounds of coffee at
one merchant, and 80 pounds of another
telling them that he always purchased
coffee in large quantities. Up to this
time the merchants thought it was a
square deal, but the farmer took the cof-
fee down to the other merchant and sold
it, and for short time the merchants
that sold the coffee were in thesoup. The
coffee up to this time had changed hands
at 20 cents per pound. that being the re-
tail price. One of the merchants started
to get his coffee back, he employed all
the children in the town and sent them
to the merchant that had bought the cof-
fee of the farmer, and when last heard
from he had purchased 70 pounds. They
have about worn out the coffee, but who
has the best of it we have not been able
to learn.-Grainteld CAP SAeaf.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10
GLENCOE GLEANINGS.
GLENCOE, December 8, 1S9

JLENOOE, OcCCuuOOA AOcSs
Fine weather for this time OF year.
There was dance at Joe Coolies last
night.
Ellsworth Brant is disking sod for
G.. W. Staplin.
The lyceum at the Staplin school house
is well attended.
Corn picking and seeding wheat Is the
rule in Glencoe just now.
Fred Spaulding is and has been buy
ing steers in the east part OF Trego.
John Lofin expects to start for Mis-
souri, in a few days. Wonder ii John
isn't going to give up patching.
There has been considerable excite
ment in Ellis over the Kidd, Bogue,
Healy and Switzer affair, and the arrest
at Kansas City of John Horn for the
stealing OF Thomas Days horses.
Report says the wedding of MIR. Clark
and Miss Ridgeway last Wednesday was
a grand and happy occasion, We wish
them long and happy life and hope
that ne'r thorn will drop in their path.
GRANGER.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10
Newly Elected Officers Give Bonds

Newly Elected Officers Give Bonds
At a special meeting of the county com
missioners held December 8, 1892, tn
bonds of the following officers. were ap
proved in the amounts as stated:
Probate judge, j. NJ. Welch $4,000
G. G. Ridgeway and Eli McCollum as Sc
curities.
A. w. Nutz, district clerk, $4,000, G
W. F. Street, E. d. Wheeler, f. G. Swig
gett, T.. A. Lewis, George Baker, FREQ
Schwanbeck, A. B. Jones.
w. E. Saum, county attorney, $1,000
s. d. Thomson, d. 81. Henkel.
Joshua Musgrave, assessor, Ogallaf
township, $500, Thomas Wynn, s. T. II
Baird.
Joshua Musgrave, trustee, Ogallah
township, $500, Thomas Wynn, s. T. II
Baird.
Thomas Wynn, treasurer, Ogallat
township, $500, Alvin Frogge, a. B
Cooper.
W. II. Palmer, justice of the peace
Ogallah township, $500, G. C. Yetter
Thomas Wynn.
A. V. Hixson, road overseer, Ogallah
township, $500, Eli McCollum, j. P. Mar.
duand.
Hiram Griffith, constable, Ogallah
township, $500, S. T. Fl. Baird, 8. J.
Thompson.
A. P. Hlnshaw, trustee, Wa-Keeney
township, $500, A. P. Lawrence, F. n.
Morgan.
A. P. Hinshaw, assessor. Wa-Keeney
township. $500, A. P. Lawrence, F. NJ.
Morgan.
Joshua Croft, justice of the peace, Wa
Keeney township, $500, Schuyler Opp, j.
III. March.
b. Harlan, justice of the peace, Wa
Keeney township, $500, Lee Monroe, w.
81. Damn.
W. r. Holmes, clerk, Wa-Keeney town.
ship, $500, Theo. Courtney, Joseph Weak
Henry Davis, constable, Wa-Keeney
township, $1,000, c. N. Gibson. NJ. w.
Cliff
George D. Brown, constable, Wa-Kee-
new township, $500, G. N. Gibson.
James Moor, road overseer, Wa'Keeney
township, $500, F. N. Morgan.
Charles f. Folkers, road overseer, Wa
Keeney township, $500, +. NJ. Morgan.
J. W. Hickman, justice OF the peace,
Collyer township, 800, A G. Lord, W..
F. Moser.
A. 81 Beason, trustee, Franklin town.
ship. $500, Ernest Jesse, z. w. OToole.
A. s. Beason, assessor, Franklin town
shin. $40, Ernest Jesse, p. w. OToole.
MV.B. Storer, Justice Of the peace,
Franklin township, $500, Lee Monroe
w. H. Damn.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10

One reason that western Kansas, and
particularly this portion, is not receiving
the immigration it should is because of
the scracity of real estate dealers and the
lack of advertising. You may say all the
hard things you please about the real
estate fraternity but they have done
more for Kansas, in the past, than all
other agencies combined. Just at pres
ent there seems to be a general apathy
respecting immigration. 4 concerted
move among our citizens would pay.
Now is the time to set forth the advant-
ages of our county in order that we may
secure our share of the spring immigra-
ton which will come to some portion of
western Kansas.
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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10
ROLL OE HONOR.
Embracing Those Who have Lived
In Trego County for More Than
IL YearS.-Remiuisce

Almost every county in the state has,
or has had, an old settlers organization.
Trego county is an exception. These Or
CARNATIONS can be made source of
much pleasure and profit. There is and
should be very warm feeling between
those who have borne the hea. and bur-
dens of the day always incident to the
settlement of a new community. It is
pleasant to recall "reminiscences of early
times and especially for those who have
more recently cast their fortunes with us.
In lieu of such an organization and,
in a measure, to supply the want of it,
we have conceived the idea of publishing
list of all those who have resided in
Trego county for IL years or more, A
very few have lived here longer than
that but we are compelled to draw the
line somewhere.
As before intimated, we are governed
largely in this matter by desire to ben
eft those who have no personal knowl-
edge extending SO far back and, to be of
special interest to them it will be neces-
sary to weave in few incidents and REM
iniscences illustrative of early life on the
prairies Of western Kansas. Upon our
contributors will depend entirely the in
terest which will attach to this column.
We will assist if we can. If our friends
from the country, whose names are en-
titled to appear in the "RoIl of Honor
would kindly call when in the city we
would feel doubly obliged. If you can't
call send US card giving date of settle
ment in the county, where from, and
any other facts you may think of interest.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10

We had a slight touch of winter this
week. About the first this season and it
wasn't very bad either. On Tuesday and
Tuesday night there was slight fall Of
snow accompanied by strong wind, but
nothing like one of our old-fashioned
billiards.. In fact it wasn't cold at all,
just enough to remind us that summer
is over.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10

"A subscriber, who was former resi-
dent of this place, concluded that he
would do without the WORLD for the
coming year and consequently failed to
renew. This week he writes: Enclosed
find $3.50 for which send me your paper.
Times are hard and I felt that 1 must
economic, hence did not renew. I find
that myself and family cannot do without
ii and we will try and practice economy
in another direction. We feel lost with
ont it etc"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10

Now that the evenings are long and
work not pressing we hope to hear from
our old correspondents and also from sew
eralnew ones. Come, sharpen up your PEN
ellis and send us the news from your re-
spective localities. 1t will interest your
neighbors, it will benefit us especially
and our readers generally. Stationery
and stamps upon application.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10

There seems destined to be "parrot
and monkey" time in this neck OF the
woods. all about the distribution of fed
eral patronage. Of course, Mr.. Freeman,
late democratic candidate for congress,
will expect to have say in the matter,
but lots OF the fusion democratic breth-
reu declare that Duane isn't in it; that
he was traitor to his party, in not sup
porting Baker, and that he is to be set
down upon, and that hard. But the
comical part of the circus comes in when
the alliance brethren, with every outward
appearance of sincerity, assure us that
they are going to dispense the patronage,
and that nothing can be done by the
democrats until their endorsement is re-
ceived. All of which complications are
calculated to make the republicans smile.
-BelOn Gazette.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10

Mrs. Charvat, while retiring from a
meeting of the Rebekah lodge, one even
ing last week, met with very painful
accident. She missed her footing at the
top of the stairs in Opera block and fell
to the bottom. It seems a miracle that
she was not killed. As it was she was
badly bruised,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10

DIR. G. q. Johnson, of Seneca, Kan
sas, spent several days in Wa-Kseney this
week. The doctor made final proof on
his timber claim, situated in Wallace
county, last Saturday. While in our city
he made many friends.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10

Notice is hereby given to stockhold-
ers of the First National bank of Wa
Keeney, Kansas, that the annual election
of directors will be held January 10, 1898,
at their banking rooms between the hours
of 10 a. m. and p. m. Said date being
the second Tuesday in January. r. G..
Wilson. cashier,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10

Charlie Benedict has disposed of his
claim. Charlie says he feels relieved to
know that he doesn't have to move to the
country as he never did like to climb
trees and knock off the potatoes in the
winter time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10

"A prominent family In town was
called upon by the minister last week.
and when conversation languished the
good man turned his attention to the lit
tie daughter of the hostess, who was play
ing about the floor, and proceeded to
make himself agreeable. He asked her,
among other questions, If she could
count. She said she could, and proudly
illustrated, as follows; One, two, three,
four, five. six, seven, eight, nine, ten, ace.
king, queen, jack! The mother's conster-
nation is better imagined than described
when the minister asked for an explans-
hon.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10

We have received the Marseilles
Courier edited by Foley & Stebbins with
a request for an exchange. The junior
member of the firm is G. G. Stebbins, a
former real estate dealer in Wa. Keeney
and well known here. It is newsy
paper.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10

-Goodland, in Sherman county, is sit
uated more than 400 miles from Topeka
and yet, Judging from the DARK Horse the
people of that community are opposed to
state division. If the people of Sherman
county are satisfied with conditions as
they exist the rest of us ought not to feel
very badly about it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10


-G ". Tunnel was in Wa-Kaeney'
Saturday. He thinks the party who set
the prairie fire which did so much dsm-
age in Riverside township few weeks
since has been discovered. It such is the
case and it ievelopes that the fire was the
result of malice or gross negligence we
hope the offender will be prosecuted to
the full extent of the law. 1t seems that
it is necessary to make an example OF
somebody before these fires will be
stopped. We think we know the senti-
ment of the farmers well enough to know
that the fire fiend will receive no consid-
Grafton if the proof is sufficient tosustain
the charge.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10

Willis Jackson, an old time resident
of Wa eeny, but more recently Of Den
yer, has moved his family back again.
He says be had good business in Dem
yer, but his family did not enjoy good
health while there.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10

Sixty-dve car loads Of stock and
grain were shipped from thia station
during the month Of November. The
present year has shown a steady increase
in business over last year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10

1t is said that Governor Lewelling
has received more applications for ap-
pointments from some counties than he
received votes. Here is another evidence
of fraud that the populists had better in
vestigate and it looks like clear case,
too.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10

-Chas. R. Towne is new subscriber.
Mr.. Towne has not been a resident of
Wa-Keeney great while, but says he
cannot do without his county paper. J.
d. Peters, of Roseville, ILL.,, j. d. Brown,
of Elkhart Ind, and Hiram Hamblin, of
Guide Rock, Neb, are also subscribers
since last issue. Our subscription list is
much larger than at any time since the
paper was issued in 1879 and constant,
growing. As an advertising medium it
cannot be exc.lled in western Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10

The next lady who calls and init
mates that our editorial sanctum looks
like their garret only more 30 will
always wish she hadn't-when she runs
for United States senatress.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10

The question of better roads is per-
sistently agitated all over the United
States and the result will doubtless be
an intelligent movement all along the
line. Those of us who have lived long
time In western Kansas can hardly real
ize the necessity of SO much attention be-
ing given to this subject, as our roads
are nearly always smooth and firm. So
far as good roads are concerned we lead
the world. But while our roads will al
ways be comparatively good the time is
coming when work will be necessary
even here. Heavy loads will cause ruts
and We hsve had evidence of that fact
this season. The time is near at hand
when the office of road overseer in west
ern Kansas will be an important one and
much might be done even now. It seems
to us that we have been negligent in this
matter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10
-The Remarkable SUCCESS in Whe;

The remarkable success in wheat
growing in western Kansas through to
the Colorado line in recent years is new
revelation to our people generally. Ste
vens county, ia the extreme southwest,
reports yield of 40 bushels of wheat per
acre from / bushel of seed; Wallace
county, on the Colorado line, 3911z bush
els from bushel of seed; Clark county,
~ bushels from bushel OF seed; Wich-
tia county, 81 3-5 bushels from seven
eighth of bushel of seed; Ravlins
county, SO bushels from three-fourths of
bushel of seed; Decatur county, 46
bushels fronf l bushel of seed. These
crops are grown without irrigation
Secretary Mokley,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10

The Killam house in the northeast
part of town is being re-painted and re-
paired and put in condition for the
coming boom.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-10

ID. w. Matthews has resigned his
position with George I. Verbeck. Harry
Montague takes his place.