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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21
GRAND DRAnArIc caxrArA.
Jsphshah asa His Daughter NJ the opsrs
House. Monday and Tuesday Eve
sings, April ssth and s5th.
Adm lsston IS Cents.

This beautiful cantata will be givei
BY chorus of nearly 100 voices, assistet
by fine orchestra and some of the bes
talent in the city on the solo parts. II
will be beautifully costumed and the
plot Of the cantata is so fine and the
music so taking that the interest does
not flag from beginning to end. Those
taking part are working hard to make
this the finest entertainment ever given
in Salina. The Israelites in mourning
because they have no leader, the general
rejoicing when Jephthah comes home.
Jephthah's vow, the grand soldiers
march led by Jephthah and the two
captains, the battle scene and tsblesu,
the maidens on the mountain side gath
ering flowers and singing. the soldiers
return and Jephthah's horror and dismay
when his daughter meets him.
Iphigenis's willing sacrifice and the
beautiful tableau with which the Cantata
closes are some of the leading points in
the story ard combined with the beauti-
full music and elegant costumes, will be
such attractive entertainment that every
one should make speciel effort to at
tend. The Cantata is given under the
auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society of
the N. E. church and directed by Mrs.
A. s. Harlan.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21
The following are the several assessor

Washington Post: Some Republi
can proposes that the party adopt
"graud-father's hat" as O Harrison
campaign emblem. We object to
that. The party already In 1855
adopted the head that Is now In the
hat to head the government, and
propose to re adopt it next fall. The
old hat Ii only "reminiscences, tut
the living head Is u reality and pow
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

In Salina and Leavenworth, the
two seats of Masonic high degree in
Kansas. the wives OF Knights Tenn
plar are sccumlating funds by hook
or crookito go with their husbands
tn the Denver conelave i'm August.
Give woman q touch of this kind
Of gsdding and she can't be broken
of, says the Kansas City Star.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

w. J. Hagler and son Harvey
started from town Monday morning
to take some horses out in the coun-
try. When near the Elm street
school the horses became frightened
and ran away. Mr.. Hsgler suffers
from sundry bruises, while Harvey
has a broken thumb.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

John J. Gels has on exhibition at
the Rustler's trio of his white
crested black polish chickens, and
also a prize trio of Langshsns. They
are beauties, and we'll worth q trip
across the river to see.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

Col. VIM. Larzslere, of Min
neapolis, commanding the Fourth
regiment, will be in Salina next
Saturday TO inspect company B.
Captain Hilton reports that his
command is making large prepare
lions for the event.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

The third meeting Of the Ladies'
Columbian Club was held in the
Commercial rooms last Monday eve
ming. The subject under discussion
was Forestry. that Of Kansas in
particular. The following ladies
contributed papers: Mesdames
Tobey, Rsop, Haas, Watson, Clark,
Hopkins, Daily, Bond, Brown and
Miss Deighan. The subject for next
Saturday afternoon Is Electricity.
These meetings are very interesting
and instructive, aud u large attend
ance Is desired.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

The Solomon Presbytery convened
at Abilene, Thursday evening. Rev.
VIM. Foulkes, as the retiring moder-
afor, preached the opening sermon.
The following named persons were
in attendance from Sslins: Elders
w. c. Addison and w. C. Tuthill,
Mrs. E. w. Blair. Mrs. p. l.. Geo-
hart, Mrs. VIM. Bishop, Mrs. W. C..
Addison and Mrs. T. +. Carver.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

T.. e. Smith, Of Kansas City, was
in Salina, over Sunday. He is still
largely interested in Sslina and Sa-
line county, and thinks it one OF the
best spots In Kansas.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

Olof Engstrom, who at one time
lived in Sslina, and who was q
member Of the old Germania band,
visited in Salina last week. He il
now living in Wilsey, Morris county,
Is married and doing we'll.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

The parish meeting OF Christ
church was held last Monday eve-
ming. The treasurer's statement
was more favorable this year than
lest, and shows decided increase In
both number Of congregation aud
amount OF finance. The officers APP
pointed for the ensuing year are rs
follows: w. g. Simcock, sen. war.
w. Hogben, jr. war. For vestry-
men, James Dedmsn, H. d. Lee, J.
L. Kennedy, J. p. Culp, J. G. Daniels,
j. +. Henning. Prof. Champion.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

Henry Shindler, OF the X. c. Times,
VIII White, of the X. c. Journal
Hodger. of the Abilene Reflector,
JEFF Davis Of the Manhattan Mercury
and a great many other good demo-
cratic editors were callers this week.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

81 Per day or literal commission
paid to agents. Best book ever pub.
iished. Sells 1t sight. Our new
plan makes canvassing easy, no
humbug, act quick. Write for In
formation. Permanent employ
ment given. Besiness suited to
either sex. Interstate Publishing
Co., Salina, Kan.
J.R. ARNOLD,
No. IS II. Office Manager.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

A large number Of people visited
Oakdale park Sunday. Everything
has been cleaned up nicely at that
popular resort, and as soon a. the
trees leaf out fully, the cool and
grateful shade Will once more attract
crowds of visitors,
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

The Columbian Club met last
Monday evening, i'm the Commercial
Club headquarters. The subject of
the lesson was Forestry" In the
absence Of the regular leader Of the
class, Miss Dooley. the president.
Mrs. league performed that office.
Papers were read by Mesdames Roop,
Haas, Tobey, Brown, WelIslager,
Hopkins, Bond, Daily, Miss White
head and others and most interest
ing meeting was held. The next
meeting will be held Oh Saturday
afternoon, April %. at o'clock, the
change being made on account OF the
number of entertainments and meet
ings to be held the early part OF next
week. The subject OF the lesson
will be Electricity"
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

The reappointment OF Jerry
Williams ~ city marshall will give
general satisfaction. or course be
has his critics, and all that, but on
the whole he IL . good officer, ard
the fact that the mslodorous element
Of the city is against him. is . stand.
ing testimonial in his favor. MI.
Zimmerman has received . well
merited promotion. He is cool,
faithful and IL conscientious In the
discharge Of the trying duties Of his
position.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

The Salina friends OF Mr.. BrOd-
boil, Mr.. Fred Hubbard, We're glad
TO greet them here last week. They
have a certain hold upon Ssiina that
is expressly their own, and one they
can always count OH. Mr.. J. Lon
Seeley is young man who has also
won golden opinions here. His adj
mirers expect great things OF him as
a Legitimate tragedian when he shall
have attained the necessary ex-
perience, practice and better
physique. That he is hard student
and loves his art for the sake OF art
all can see. May success ever at
tend them.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21
GERMANINSURANCE COMPANY
of FreepOrt, Ill.

Partial list of losses paid by the German Insur-
ance Co, Of Freeport Ill during the last five years
at the Salina Kansas, agency.
This list does not include anything prior to the
year 1885. The amount paid by them prior to that
time since we have represented the company more
than double the amount given herein, VIII ich alone
aggregates about $4,000
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21
A Card of Thaaks.

The ladies Of the Columbian club
avail themselves Of this opportunity
Of thanking the Commercial club for
the use Of Its beautifully appointed
room for the series Of evening meet
ings which the Columbian club IL
holding. The kindness IL most
gratefully received and heartily APP
preciated.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

Street Commissioner Seerman,
City Clerk Gray and Daddy Hudson
will have to remain i'm suspense for q
while longer, the Mayor having
taken no action I'm their cases as yet.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

Meg in Kathleen Msvourneen
became enamoured Of Oscar Seitz In
her mad chase after the squire, at
the opera house the other night.
The coneensus of opinion is that
Meg" took a mean advantage Of
Mr.. SeitZ when he was off his guard.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

The pupils Of rooms 5 aud OF the
central school gave Columbian en-
tertainment in the high school
rooms last Tuesday evening which
was well attended.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

Mrs. Dan COwie and Miss Jennie
COwie, of Kanopolis, were in the
city Monday, buying goods and
taking in the sights OF the town.
They were very much pleased with
Salina
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

Republicans should not forget
their primary election next Thursday
afternoon, to select delegates to the
county convention on the following
Saturday.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

Geo. a. Collect, of the Ellsworth
Messenger, called during the con-
vention at the JOURNAL office. He
is now convinced that we have the
best Office i'm the state.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

Some miscreants visited the
Lutheran church yard last Sunday
evening during the service aud re-
lieved the vehicles Of whips and
robes. We are not an advocate Of
mop law, but IL one Of these light
fingered individuals could be caught
in the act, 1t might be in place to
make an example Of him.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

Henry johnson, Of Ellsworth, was
among those who paid their respects
TO the JOURNAL Tuesday. He il an
old newspaper man, and still does
work on the Reporter for the love
OF the work. Should he ever again
take hold of the work in earnest he
has the ability to make things hum.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

The local democratic committee
had their hands full looking after
the visitors this week, but they were
fully equal to the occasion, and did
their part we'll.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

Years ago a family lived in Salina
by the name of Ssndes. IL WAS
made up of Mrs. Sandes, her little
son Harry, a married and q younger
daughter, and sam, an older son.
Sam supported the family as best
he could by turning the old cylinder
press in the JOURNAL office, and ii
was remarkable to all who knew
him, TO see how well he kept up with
such hard work, as he was under
size, and OF very slight build. The
family moved 10 Kansas City nearly
twelve years ago. Sam il now
assistant foreman In the Hudson
Kimberly printing house, Harry
commenced as errand boy In .
crockery firm OF that city, is now
grown to manhood and has o re-
sponsible position with the same
house, and all are doing well. Harry
visited Salina Monday in the inter-
est OF his house. and 10 q full-grown
handsome fellow, with good habits,
and attentive to business. II 10
gratifying to those who knew them
a. citizens of Salina, to hear Of their
success In life, a. they were certainly
a very deserving family.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

DIR. w. II. Sweet has moved his
family from Minneapolis to Salina,
and now breaks bread under his
own vine and fig tree out in the
Wesleyan addition.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

In another column OF this paper
will be found an interesting letter
from Ed. l.. Miller, son Of Taylor
Miller, who is on the U. 8. ship
Philadelphia. The letter Is an in
telligent one, and indicates that the
writer is closely observing the OBJ
jects Of interest his trip brings him
In contact with. IL will be read
with interest by all his friends In
Salina.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

A castle of Knights OF the Golden
Eagle will be instituted at New
Cambria on the sd. About 30
names are down on the charter roll.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

The news Of the death Of +. A.
Pruitt, formerly a grocery merchant
Of this city, reached here Tuesday
morning. lie died in Concordia.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

Major Tom Anderson, Of the
Great Rock Island route, with head
quarters in Topeka, / stalking in the
sights at SaIina this week.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

Quite a number eases of mumps
have been reported. There has also
been several eases imported this
WEAK
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

While Right Rev. Bishop Thomas
was visiting his son at Ottawa the
first OF this week, be was severely
bitten by q small terrier dog. The
doctor is attending him, but 1t lie
hoped that nothing serious will arise
from the accident. Owing to this
accident the Bishop was not able to
preach here yesterday evening as
was announced.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

Milton Stewart, of Wichita will
deliver the address in Salina on
Memorial Day. He was commander
OF the Department OF Kansas in
1881
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

The quaterly examination will be
for teachers certificates will be held
April 20, 49,, 8 o'clock q. N. at the
central school building Salina.
A. e.. HILLMAS, Co. Stunt.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

Jesse Frost has converted his
meat shop into a restaurant. and
H. w. Coward has retired from the
meat business in the old Keystone
Hotel,
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21
Wanted.

Cattle for pasture and range.
Never failing water. 100 acres past.
ure. $50 acres range In daytime.
Southeast corner Of Glendale town
ship. Price, 30 cents per head per
month and salt furnished. Address,
SAM JONES,
15-2 East Salina.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

The BrUdboll Comedy Co. left Sum
day for Hutchinson, where they
have a weeks engagement.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

ID. II. WagstafI has returned from
Kansas City, somewhat improved
in health.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

The new bell for the Episcopal
church has arrived, and its tones
were heard for the first time sunday
morning.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

A humber of race horses have
arrived i'm the city during the past
week and are at the fair grounds In
training.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

Special services were held on Fri
day in the Catholic and Episcopal
churches. il being Good Friday.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

Work on rehabililatIng the Ger
man Lutheran church began Mon
day morning.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

Askelon Cummaudery attended
Faster Services in body at the
Episcopal Church Sunday morning.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

WHY U Suffsr with Dyspepsia
and Liver Complaint? Shiloh's Wit
alizer IL guaranteed to cure you.
Sold by III Purcell.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

Should the new rates lately ordered
by the state board OF railroad COM
missioners be ratified by the courts,
the Missouri river jobbers would
establish depots at Sslina. Hutcbin-
soD and Wichita, and all the business
would be done rs pow-by Missouri
river towns.-Rdnsds City Star.
Not all Of 1t, dear friend, Salina
alone has two houses that do q mill
lion and half Of that business an.
nually, aud the other to ~ns loom up
IN proportionste shape. One Of onr
Wholesale houses men come from
Ohio, and then by the same reason
ing that the Star employs, our
present business is done by and for
the benefit Of Ohio. So long as the
business il done In Kansas and for
the benefit OF Kansas, the state Of
Kansas will not protest.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

The family of Jack Burk left yes
terdsy for Dallas, Texas, where they
will live i'm the future.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

Dick Colver, known by reputation
TO all our citizens, made this Office n
pleasant call Tuesday.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

Henry Baier left on Monday for
Chicago, where he will take posi-
ton in large Catholic publication
house
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

A good girl for general Homework
wanted Immediately ut $50 3. santa
Fe. Liberal wages paid to compe-
tent girl. MRs. q. b. KIRKLAND.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

A large majority OF our citizens
will rejoice at the appointment of
Mr.. Milliken as city attorney.
Zschsriah Chandler Milliken was
born some three-tenths OF q century
ago in the United States, and Is
therefore eligible to the presidency,
provided he lives long enough. An
old school mate informs US that he
was always a clever boy in his
studies. AT an early age he distin.
guished himself and marked out his
future career in the law. For some
infrsction Of the rules governing the
school several Of his comrades were
arraigued in front Of the desk Of the
master. Bydint Of earnest and
eloquent pleading, showing up the
printed rules Of the place, and citing
several instances wherein other boys
had been let off for Communication OF
sentence, the master giving him two
extra ticks with the birch by way of
attorneys fee. At an early age he
exhibited his rare good sense by
coming to Kansas. Since coming
here his life has been an open book.
A year or so ago he was struck by
mighty cyclone, and he with several
dozen, cOmpatriOts were ruthlessly
blown into the middle Of next week
by the farmers alliance. However,
You can't keep a good man down,
aud recognizing his abilities the
Mayor has done himself great credit,
and served his constituency well by
making him corporation counsel.
Not from hoice he Is yet a bachelor.
He is at once handsome, well-to-do,
and diffident. We hope our worthy
young women will not forget that
leap year privileges extend until
midnight on the 3lst OF next Deem
Der.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

Letter carrier Frank Rising Is
resting this week, and Mr.. Paris is
filling his place.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

Misses May and Maud Atkinson,
and Miss Lula HaIlam. Of Abilene,
are visiting friends in Sslina this
week.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21
In the midst of the festivities "

In the midst OF the festivities yes
terday attendant upon the celebra.
ton Of the silver jubilee OF Very
Rev. p. Maurer, q telegram was re.
ceived from Altoona, Pa, snnounc-
ing the death OF the father OF T. J.
and J. A. Braniff. His age was II
years. The sympathy Of the legion
Of friends Of the Messrs. Braniff
goes out to them in their sad afiiic.
ton. Mr.. Brsnifr never visited Sa-
lima, but his wife has, and she will
remembered.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

The Kansas Lumber Co. IL making
some improvements in Its Office,
More room IL needed on account OF
increased business.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21
GENTLEMEN,

Remember the cantata of Jephtbah
and his Daughter Monday and Tues.
day evening 18th and 18th.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

A grand chorus OF 90 voices led by
Q grand orchestra. Soloist of the
best musical talent In the city.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

What might have been q serious
conflagration was happily averted
Saturday evening. A clerk In the
Berger & Beyler grocery store went
out to the oil tank after dark to draw
q gallon Of gasoline. He lighted a
match in order to see and the fluid
In the measure caught fire. Neigh
bors had the fire under control
when the fire department arrived on
the scene. Hooks were sunk in the
large tank which caused new
fuel to be added to the flame, and an
explosion occurred. In dragging the
tank away the hatchway to August
Holmquist's cellar caught fire. This
was extinguished before any further
damage was done. The whole was
scattered and extinguished i'm short
time
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21
Program.

The following is the programme
Of the Salina Local Union Y. p. s.
c. T.. which will be rendered In the
Christian Church Sunday evening
April 9th, at s o'clock:
Devotional Exercises.
Duet by Miss Weber and Miss
Steed.
Paper-"The name Y. p. y. C.. En-
by Miss Anna Todd.
Paper-"Advantage OF the Pledge. y
by Miss Crude Poster.
Paper-The Motto "For Christ and
the Church" by Willie Foulkes.
Recitation.
Singing.
Address f. f. Hollar OF Abilene
Pres. 10th Dist.
Solo-Miss Cotton.
Collection.
Singing "Biest be the tide that
binds"
Benediction.
Every body il invited to this meet
ing whether members Of the various
societies or not. A cordial invita-
ton Is extended to all.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

The fifth and sixth grades Of the
central school gave q columbian
entertainment at the high school
assembly room. Notwithstanding
the bad night about 800 people were
present. A prominent feature Of the
entertainment was 1.-THE Brownies, I"
which pleased the children very
much. Friday afternoon at the
Presbyterian church the Elm street
school will give Columbian enter
tainment. The school Is the next
largest in the city and especial care
has been taken In the preparation Of
the program. All the other schools
will have columbian entertainments
in their own buildings the same
afternoon,
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

st. Johns School had q short
vacation, from Good Friday until
Monday.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

The students OF Bethany college al
Lindsborg gave their annual sacred
concert last Friday evening. Too
much cannot be said in praise of the
creditable manner In which they
rendered 1.-THE Coming OF the
Messiah" The chorus, accompanied
by the orchestra and organ, was
grand, and the solos displayed the
rare musical talent which the pro-
fessors and students possess. All
the selections would have been
heartily spplauded, had II been per.
mitted, but as II was q sacred concert
and held on Good Friday, the
audience was requested not to APP
plaud. Lindsborg il justly proud
Of this college, which has some OF
the leading musical talent of the
state amongst its professors and
students. Nearly seventy couples
from Salina, and a number from
other surrounding towns were
present. All were well pleased.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-04-21

Tickets for the cantata ut Arner's
drug store. Only 35c.