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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

The board Of directors OF st. Johns
held their annual meeting In Vail
Hall Thursday evening to transact
business for the coming year. Bis
hop Thomas was present and presid-
ed. The directors are a. follows:
b. Rockwell, Junction City; Rev.
Mr.. Christian, Abilene; A. NJ.
Clafiin, E. w. Ober, VIM. Hogben,
Salina. The corps Of instructors
were reelected as follows: Ri. Rev.
E. 8. Thomas, 8. T. D., Visitor and
Lecturer; w. w. Chsmplisn, A. NJ,
Mathematics; J. H. Lee. A. NJ.
Greek and Latin; Walter NJ. Jay, A.
NJ, English History and Literature
Capt. Geo. X. Spencer, U. 8. A.,
Military Science and Tactics; e.
Rowland Hill, B. D., Chemistry and
Physics; Arthur @. Gates, Steno-
graphy. Penmanship, Bookkeeping
and Type-writing; Prof. w. H.
Packard, Instrumental music; J. w.
Crowley, M. D., Allopsthic, J. w.
Jenney, M. D.. Homeopathic, ply
sicians In charge.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16
New Casubria Cnssssrtnxs.

Prof. w. y. Adams Of Salina Vas
calling on his old friends here Tues
day.
E..B. Rose IL In attendance at the
Alliance State Convention I'm session
ut Wichita this week.
The many friends Of Eliza Bean
learn with regret of her death at the
home Of her son X. Bean near Ship
ton kans, last Thursday afternoon.
She leaves Q large circle Of relatives
and friends to mourn her loss.
Miss Ellen Crane died Friday
June 10 of Consumption, aged twenty
one years. She suffered long and
patiently, having been confined to
her bed for six long weary months.
she was buried Saturday evening &C
six o'clock In Highland Cemetery the
services being conducted by Rev.
Cole, Of Solomon City.
The elegant new residence of Chas.
A. kohr was burned to the ground
Monday afternoon. Mrs Kohr aud
baby were alone when the fire origi-
mated, and before help could get
there, the fre had made such head
way that only part Of the furniture
could be removed.
Jerry Weaver got home Saturday
evening from Minneapolis and Sc.
Paul, very much pleased with his
trip.
John Messer an old and honored
citizen died Saturday morning Of
Brights disesse at the age OF fifty-
two years. He came To Kansas about
fifteen years ago from Tuscsrawas
County, Ohio, and has lived In this
ever since. The funeral
occurred from his late residence
afternoon conducted by the
q. a. X. Post Of Salina, Of which
he was q member and his re-
mains were laid to rest In Gypsum
Hill Cemetery. He leaves q wife,
Tour daughters and two sons be-
sides host of friends, tn mourn his
departure.
EEu.rtH
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

The Walnut Township Sabbath
school convention will be held at
the stone church Sunday June 20,
commencing at Up. m, with the
following program:
Song and prayer service.
Welcome address by Maurice
Berg.
Responses by s. =. workers.
Music.
Faithful Bible study essential TO
Spiritual Life by Rev. J. Is. I'm
berger.
disqualification of Pastor to the
Sunday School--by Mrs. W. H..
Stewart.
Music.
Better plan and better work by
Maurice Berg.
Discussion by Mrs. o. b. Merrill
and others.
What stand should the i. s.. and
the church take with regard to the
opening of the Worlds Fair on Sun
day aud open saloons on the ground
by Isaac Hagler.
Discussion by Rily Shirar and
others.
Music and Miscellaneous Bust
ness.
Adjourn till 8 PM.
Lecture at 8. p. m. by A. e. Hill
man.
By order of Committee.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

The Cslunbiss Ciab's Eutsrtsismests.
Last Friday and Saturday eve
pings and Saturday afternoon, ~
advertised, Nevada, or the Lost
Nine" was presented ut the opera
house, 20 fair sized audiences, by
perhaps one Of the strongest home
talent casts that has ever under
taken to please the Salins public.
The play itself was interesting, and
the company handling It avoided all
unnecessary delays, and were free
from the usual bad breaks, that
generally detract from the play It.
self I'm the average amateur enter
tainment. The plot was brought
out strong and clear, and from start
to finish was "kept moving" The
makeup Of the characters was
true TO life, and aided greatly In the
general effect.
Frank Hamilton, In the leading
role Of Nevada. did exceedingly
we'll, while Vermont, an old miner,
was trutLfully represented by Chas.
w. Burch. Tom Carew and Dandy
Dick, young miners, were we'll sus-
tanned by o. +. Hopkins and Charley
league. Silas Steele, by Earle
Brown, was very funny, and his
Busted Balm" will live for some
time In the memories OF those who
witnessed the play. Prof. Reed, as
Jerden the detective, did we'll, while
lube, q black miner, was made q
very important and funny character
by Durell Crippen. Roy Levitt
made q good chinaman, and Miss
Josie Dolsn Ms Mother Merton, "the
was n "nat'ral as life,"
even TO the Zig back comb which
she wore rs q relic OF what used to |
be the style. Miss Flora Wilson, rs |
Agnes Fairlee, vas splendid, while
Miss Belle Daily, a. Moselle, a waif, |
captured the audience, as she al
ways does. Her songs were highly
a. well ~ her interpre-
alton, Of the difficult part assigned
o her.
The house should have been filed
It each entertainment, not only be-
'suse the proceeds are to be used by
he ladies I'm making Saline coun-
y display at the Worlds Fair, but
BECAUSE the play itself was well
worth the price Of admission. As II
vas they cleared about $500
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

Married, at the National hotel yes
terday at o'clock p. m, by Rev. J.
NJ. Vawter, Miss Jennie Worrell to
Mr.. Geo. p. Thomas, all Of this city.
Mrs. Thomas is the daughter Of Col.
Worrell, proprietor Of the National
and Mr.. Thomas q commercial
traveller with headquarters In this
city. At the conclusion Of the cere-
mony the bridal pair took the
O'Clock train for tour In Colorado.
The contracting parties are we'll
known and highly respected in Sa-
lima.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

Cards have been received In this
city announcing the marriage In
Ellsworth last week of Mr.. Frank 8.
Foster and Miss Mollie Sheriff..
Mr.. Foster 10 the editor Of the Nee.
senger, and Mrs. Foster has been
for some years q teacher In the
public schools Of our neighboring
city. A large number Of friends
in Salins extend congratulations.
About all the good looking Demo-
cratic newspaper men In this section
OF Kansas are now married of. For
. long time Warren Knaus, OF Nc
Pherson, and Frank stood out.
Warren surrendered some months
ago and Frank could not stand the
pressure any longer. A newspaper
man without Q wife IL like O bird
without wings. He lacks all the
essential requirements for lifting
himself up and fulfilling the
destiny for which his Maker created
him. AS Sol Miller would say,
here's our~.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

The Old Settlers Association of
Saline county will hold their fourth
annual reunion probably about the
last Of August. That 10, . date con-
venient to the farmers after harvest.
1t is the intention OF the officers to
make this the best reunion Of the
association. A meeting Of the direc-
tors will be called the last Of this
month or first Of next month to COM
mence to make arrangements. Ia
w. ODER is president OF the sssocis-
ton and w. H. johnson secretary.
Any person now residing here who
settled In the county In the twen-
tieth year past is eligible to men,
bership, and the annual member
ship dues lie so cents for males and
no fee Is charged for femalss.-The
Sum
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16
Congregational Services.

On Sunday next the pulpit OF Ply
mouth Congregational church will
be filled both morning and evening
by the Rev. Edward Skinner Of
Osborne. The pastor Of Plymouth
church gives the annual address to
the Literary Societies Of Stockton
Academy on June 2lst, and, as q
matter Of convenience, arranged to
exchange pulpits with Mr.. Skinner
the late moderator OF the general
association Of Congregational minis.
tiers and churches.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

Oscar Seitz returned last Thursday
from trip to st. Louis. He says
his son Charlie is getting along nice
ly, as he has a position in q drug
store there during vacation at s45
q month, and he also puts In part of
his time at the store during school
terms. He will complete his studies
there this wear.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16
Screen Doors Complete at
Bottom Prices at
Kansas Lumber Go.


John A. Logan Post, No. l27, q. A.
R., at its regular meeting Tuesday
evening, eth Inst, adopted the fol.
lowing resolutions.
WHEREAS, Rev. ]. NJ. Vawter,
pastor of the Christian church OF
this city, in his address to the old
soldiers at the Methodist church on
memorial Sunday, May -, voiced
the sentiment Of true patriotism,
which sank deep into the hearts OF
the battle-wsrn veterans who heard
him, and
WHEREAS, The Salina Cornet
Band rendered important and valu-
able service to John A. Logan Post
on the occasion OF memorial services
on the march to the church May -,
and also on Memorial Day, May 80,
on the march OF the column to the
cemetry, and
WHEREAS, Co. b, ith regiment,
Kansas National Guards, the COM
pany Of cadets from the Military
College OF this city, the Uniform
Rank Of Knights Of Pythias leach of
whom wore bright and handsome
uniforms with guns and swords
and students Of SaliDa Normal Uni
versity, one hundred or more in
numbers, la response to invitation,
appeared In line with the Grand
Army organization, as well a. other
citizens In carriages; and
WHEREAS, At our services at the
church on Sunday we were likewise
aided by the church choir In the
singing Of patriotic and appropriate
music, of which we will mention
"America" and 1.-THE Sword OF
Bunker HILL" and the directors of
the church graciously rendered the
post the use Of the church for this
service; and
WHEREAS, We had with US ut the
park In the afternoon OF Monday,
May 30, the male quartette OF
Messers. T. l.. Bond, John D. and
Clarence Wilson and A. +. Shute,
and the Y. NJ. G. A. male quartette,
as well as Miss Katie Eberhardt,
who presided Ut the organ for both
quartettes, extending to the assem-.
bled people q most agreeable feature
with the most excellent and ample
music they furnished; also were
highly entertained with the address
es on that occasion Of Hon. Milton
Stewart, Of Wichita, Ksns.. past
department commander, Of Hon. J.
b. Hutchinson and Rev. VIM.
Foulkes, of this city, and the beau
tiful recitation by Miss Jessie John
son therefore be IL
Resolved, That John A. Logan
Post, in regular meeting, extend the
hearty thanks Of Its members to all
and each Of the above-named organ
izations and individuals, ~ well ne
others who participated therein. for
their Individual services. And we
hereby extend our congratulations
to every citizen, not only OF Saline
county or OF Kansas, but OF the
whole country, for the devotion and
interest, a. we'll % success, attend
ing the observance OF these two
great days % dear TO the hearts OF
each veteran In the struggle Of 1ssi-5
for the life of the republic. Memo
rial day Of the American republic
shall continue TO be revered as long
- the spirit Of liberty and patriotism
prevails.
! =; p :: j s &c., S::sAs Committee.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

A special to the Abilene Reflector,
says that Tuesday morning about 10
o'clock q fire broke out In the
Ehrsam machine shops. The
small building la the inside of
the yard where castings were dipped
and fitted caught fire from the dip
ping machine and burned to the
ground. Loss about $500, fully COW
cred by insurance. The fire de-
psrtment WAS called out and In the
hurry Of coupling hose, ETC., one of
the firemen fell and had Q bone Of
his arm broken. Altogether 1t was
q lively morning for Enterprise.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

The ladies Of the Presbyterian
church will serve Ice cream and
cake next Saturday afternoon and
evening, on n. Santa Fe In the old
Famous stand, one door north Of
Rothschild's. Everybody invited.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

Jas. Purcell has added q large and
elegant prescription case to his al
ready well arranged drug store.
The case is the work Of Duncan
Campbell, and Is q credit 10 his
mechanical skill, as well as to the
designer, Mr., Purcell.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

Mr.. Mucklow Is receiving SO many
calls for outside work that he has
been obliged TO refuse In many
cases to assist. He will occupy his
own pulpit q week from next Sun
day, June 18th.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

As will be noticed in the Cambria
itens, the elegant new residence Of
Cbas. kohr, just South Of New Cam
bria, was burned to the ground last
Monday afternoon. A gasoline stove
exploded, and as Mr.. Kohr was alb
sent from home, very little was
saved from the flames. The house
and furnishings were new, and the
rose will be heavy one to Mr.. Kohr.
He had some insurance on the house,
bat none on the furniture.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

Mr.. ID. II. Beard has disposed Of
his meat market to Spsulding &
Truman who will operate both their
south and north Santa Fe shops.
Mr.. Beard lie undecided as yet what
he will engage In, but 1t is hoped he
will remain In Salina,
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

II. Harms and family have re NOV
ed to their farm northwe from Sa.
lima, and will remain there for the
next few months. They will return
to Salins In time for the children to
enter school this fall.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16
0sstusry.

II
| Mr.. John Messer was born n
Tuscarawas county, Ohio, October
18th. 1870, and died In Saline county
Kansas June nth, 1892, aged 81
years ! months and 20 days.
| Deceased was an honest, upright,
industrious man; u well-to-dO farm.
or, kind and obliging and respected
by all who knew him. He was also
. patriot, for at the call OF the
government he enlisted as O soldier
In defence Of his country, and after
three years service In the army was
honorably discharged and permitted
TO return to the peaceful pursuits OF
life. Believing In the social prin.
| ciple Mr.. Messer was married Au.
gust 18th 1893, 10 Miss Catherine
Baker Of Stark county, Ohio, which
union resulted In six children, four
daughters and two sons, who, with
many friends and acquaintances are
left TO mourn his loss. He was also
. man who felt an interest In the
welfare OF his fellow-men at large
and with view TO the betterment OF
the material interests Of the farming
community he united with the
farmers Alliance, OF which institu-
ton he remained q member until
released by death.
Our old friend and neighbor was
moreover . christian man; having
been interested In religious matters
and united with the NJ. T.. church at
Beach City, Ohio, Ia 1874, OF which
church he remained q consistent
member until he came TO Kansas,
when In 1880, for convenience sake,
he united with the First English
Lutheran church Of New Cambria,
In which he served As an officer for
several years, and toward the
establishment Of which he coniribut-
ed literally Of his means.
For five or six months past our |
brother WAS severely afflicted with q
complication Of diseases which |
terminated In death last Saturday |
morning. On Sunday afternoon,
after appropriate religious services
by Revs. Baker aud
Kirkland, he was buried by the q.
A. q. post Of Salins In Gypsum Hin
cemetery to await the resurrection
Of the just" The family and friends
have the sympathy OF the COM
In their bereavement, as was
attested by the unusually large pro-
cession which followed his remains
10 their last resting place, where
when the turmoil IL no more.
And all our powers decay.
Dur cold remains In solitude
Shall sleep the years away"
Our iabors done. securely laid
In this our last retreat,
rnheeded DER our silent dust
The storms Of life shall beat"
yet not thus lifeless, thus Inane,
The vital spark shall lie.
For e'er iife's wreck that spark shall rise
To seek Its kindred sky"
These ashes, too, this little dust,
Our Fathers care shall keep,
rill the last angel rise, and break
The long and dreary sleep"
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

George Benfield is putting on an
amazing amount Of style these days.
One Of his omnibuses appears In .
new spring dress Of paint, and 1t
with four white horses attached
were photographed In front of the
National Monday.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

A school will be opened Monday
June 9TH Mt p o'clock q. m. room 4
central, for the especial benefit OF
those " no failed at the close Of the
last term. Glasses will be organized
In common branches, in all grades
above the second. A few weeks
well spent now, may save the work
OF several months for pupils next
winter. Thorough reviews OF last
years work will be the aim.
Terms very reasonable. Leave
your names with T. ID. Fitzpatrick.
or ID. II. Beard.
II d, IENNERSOS
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

Mr.. Whitman, who has been visit
ing here for the past week, thinks
some OF returning to Sslina, and
taking charge OF the Brunswick
house. He and his family have
many friends here who will be glad
to Welcome them hack.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

Mr.. and Mrs. I. r. Darrow. Mr.. and
Mrs. Blanchard, Mr.. and Mrs.
Smedley, Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Berry. Mr.
and Mrs. NJ. 8. Falls, Mrs. NJ.
A. Berry, Mrs. Will II. Hayes, Miss
Annie Smediey, Miss Henrietta An
derson, Miss Vernie Blanchard. Mr..
o. L. Palmer. Mr.. J. X. Lunbeek
and others.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

ID. c. Lockwood, OF Idaho, was
chairman of the committee on per-
manent organization At the Minnes-
polls convention, and his name APP
peared quite frequently In the re-
ports Of the proceedings Of that
great body. No matter from what
state they report Dan. from, he Is
strictly speaking. . Salins boy, and
all were glad to see him get to the
front at Minneapolis. To be recog-
nized In such body Is that, was q
great honor, but to have the privi-
lege Of reporting to that body Major
Mckinley for permanent chairman,
ought to satisfy even Dams political
ambition
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

+. Thayer, district clerk OF Logan
county, was In the city a few days
this week, and stopped With his old
friend Jacob Bosch, Of North Santa
Fe. He was here buying horses to
ship to Logan County for farm
uynrH
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16
JEWELL.

Happy days and restful nights
result from using Ayers SarsaprllA-
IL so regulates all the body functions
and strengthens the nervous system
that worry and fatigue are eompsr-
tive unknown and life IL truly en-
joyed. Ii is certainly = most won
derful medicine.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

The old Metropolitan hotel has on
its roof more lightning rods than
any two buildings in town. They
ere probably old political lightning
rods left there in the pslmy days Of
khe institution
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

B. w. Stalnaker and family re-
turned from Ellensburg, Wash, last
week to remain in Saline county
permanently. They have been try
ing for two years TO feel at home out
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

]. w. WEIGH, Of Tescott, was In
the city Tuesday. He has for several
years run an extensive threshing
business, and he says that all over
western Kansas farmers are claim
ing they will have from 30 to 40
bushels OF wheat to the acre this
year. The few hot, windy days
damaged the crop In some western
counties, but still II gives promise Of
being the largest yield In years. 1t
looks rs II the maker OF seasons in
tended Kansas to surpass them all
ct the worlds fair, IN agricultural
products.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

Western Kansas had q nice rain
Tuesday night and last night refresh
ing showers visited this part Of the
state. Wheat did not need rain but
IL was a great benefit to the corn
felds
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

Mr.. johnson, OF the Sun, is very
popular with the ladies, aud re-
ceives many boquets Of flowers dur
ing the summer in token Of sdmira.
ton from his fair admirers.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

C. Y. RoOp left last Thursday eve.
ming for Portland, Oregon, for q four
weeks visit with his father, who
owns one of the best fruit farms in
that state.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

The dispatches announce that II.
9. Cunningham has been appointed
receiver Of the defunct National
Bank of Guthrie, Ok. That must be
our own Harper.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

Ed. J. Ksffer, accompanied by his
cousin, Miss Lucy Becker drove
down from Ksnopolis Sunday to
visit VIM. r. Kaffsr.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

A gentleman, under forty years OF
age, whose hair was rapidly becom.
ing thin and gray began the use Of
Ayers Hair Vigor, and In six
months his hair Was restored to its
natural color, and even more than
its former growth and richness.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

Work on excsvsting q cellar on ID.
@. Stacks property began yesterday
morning, to be used for the Metro
politan hotel In its new location.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

Frank Kingman, who is now on
the road for Kingmsn & Co., Of Kan
sas City, il in Salina this week.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16
Sewer Pipe for Culverts
1t Kansas Lumber Co.

III the hair Is falling out, or turn.
Ing gray, requiring . stimulant with
nourishing and coloring food, Hall's
vegetable Sicilian Hair Remover 10
just the specific.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

The ladies Of the Columbian CLUB,
while rejoicing In the success Of
their recent entertainment, wish to
express their gratitude to those
who rendered 90 much assistance In
making 1t successful. To the young
people who 90 ably sustained their
characters In the play, to Mrs.
Merrill, for furnishing such ex.
cellent music each evening, to Mr..
+. L. Martin for the use Of the
piano, and TO the JOURNAL for the
free use Of its columns for sdver-
Using. the ladies are especially
COMMITTEE.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

Mr.. Pierce is making quite ex-
tensive improvements in mis- South
Santa Re residence.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

Mrs. Eliza Came wishes 10 return
thanks TO the ladies of the w. G. T.
U. for the flowers and their SYM
patty for her during her trouble and
to f. N. Anderson the sheriff who
kindly granted every favor asked Of
him during her incarceration In
prison.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

The street commissioner has been
doing q good work i'm grading East
Elm street near the bridge, this
spring.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

Mrs. Harry l.. Lyon, Of Wichita,
Is In the city on q visit OF two or
three weeks to relatives and friends.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-16

Gypsum has concluded not TO cele-
brate, but instead to have a harvest
home picnic in August.