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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-06-03
Decoration Day in wa-Keeney.


Decoration Day was observed as usual
in Wa-Keeney and, as usual, the citizens
generally assisted. The large court
room was filed and number were una
BILE to obtain seats. The G, A. R. occu-
pied the place of honor on the right of
the speakers stand and we noticed the
following Trego county soldiers: r. S.
Thomas, A. B. Mumert, Joshua Croft,
S. L. Sborthill, Benz Jackson, w. H.
LaRue, w. G. Olson, Joseph Weekley,
D. Pershing, S. 3. Lambert, A. J. Nc
Collum, J. M. WEIGH, Hill P. Wilson,
c. w. Sweet. w, S. Harrison, Will
lam Summerville, j. McGinnis, 1. L..
McGarvie, D. Countryman, Henry Cut
Ter, @. G. Yetter, William Cowden and
A. P. Lawrence.
The W. r. c. and Sons of Veterans
occupied seats on the left. Joseph Es-
cher, Post Commander of Capt. Trego
Post was president of the day. The
quartette, consisting of Mrs. J. A. Mel
son, Mrs. E. w. Priestley, W. S. Harri-
son and G. A. Hoar with Mrs. G. N.
Gibson organist, rendered beautiful
music which was thoroughly appreciated
by the audience. The exercises by the
children were an innovation, but none
the less acceptable.
Hill P. Wilson delivered an interest
ing address to the children, but those of
older, larger growth were greatly edited
also. As rule we believe in brevitv,
but in this instance all thought Mr.. Will
son was entirely too brief. John A.
Nelson followed with one of his usual
eloquent speeches, which was well re-
ceived and listened to with marked at
tention.
At the close of the exercises in the
court room the procession formed on
Franklin street and marched to the GEM
etery preceded by the drum corps The
decoration exercises were abridged
somewhat on account of the threatening
appearance of the weather which caused
dill W udStSu UdCh W GOWu lOT SutlCoT
from the rain.
The exercises were a success in every
regard, and the attendance large enough
to justify us in reiterating what we have
said before, that Decoration Day exer-
cises will never lose their interest among
the people of Trego county, and no other
public day will be so generally observed.
NOTES.
Except our court room there is no
other room in western Kansas that
would hold the audience which attended
the exercises on Decoration Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. S. Thomas, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. B. CIPHER, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
r. Snyder and S. L. Garland were
among those in attendance who came
from long distance.
"Uncle Billie" Cowden has been quite
i'll for some time and was advised not to
risk his health by coming but he
couldn't stay away. ..
Henry Cutler and G. G. Yetter were
present from Ogallah. We believe they
were never known to fail to attend.
Flowers were never so scarce before,
but an abundance was secured from
somewhere. ...
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for him who has borne the battle and
for their widows and orphans.
To-day-of all days-ten us we are a
mighty nation, one and inseparable.
Ali over our united country, in cities
and hamlets, are gathered together
thousands of people, of all ranks and
conditions. All business is suspended
and the day is given to the memory of
those who died that a nation might
live; and whose blood washed out the
traffic in fellow men, giving a fuller and
better meaning to the word Freedom.
At Collyer the day was observed with
even more than usual ceremony. Many
came a long distance, and at an early
hour our little town was fairly packed
Wa-Keeney was well represented and it
was to them we were indebted for the
fine singing and excellent music. Major
Pierce Metz, W. III. Damn, Mrs. Jones
and Mrs. Wilson, composed the quar-
tette, Miss Mayme Brown was organist.
The W. r. c., upon whom rests SO
much OF success or failure, seems each
year to exceed those past in making it
an enjoyable and memorable day to all
who have the good fortune to be pres
emit; and the good cheer, which is said
to be the most direct road to a mans
heart, was in plenty and to spare.
would like to tell you of the decora-
tions, but space forbids. 1 will only say
that you know what Collyer can do
when it tries and-it tried.
The exercises began by the reading OF
the original request of Gen. John A
Logan for the observance of the day
followed by the usual opening
ceremony. A long line followed the
veterans and w. R. @. as they went la
den with their offerings to their depart
ed comrades, and upon returning to
the hall an able and eloquent address
was delivered by Major Pierce Metz.
Mrs. R. G. Kessler, of Topeka, and
Mrs Spicer, of Ellsworth, each kindly
sent box of beautiful flowers, showing
that they remembered the day and their
old friends at Collyer.
NELLIE DAVIS
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NELLIE DAVIS.
Defence of Our Young Lady
Teachers.

Mr.. EDITOR: In the issue of your pa
per OF two weeks ago, we notice an edit
orial called forth by discussion by the
Trego county teachers as to whether the
grade of third class certificates should be
raised-the teachers deciding that it
should not at present as it would be the
cause of outside teachers having to be
employed-and the WORLD comments.
The editor looks at the pupils side of
it. The writer is too old to 60 to school
and does not know enough to teach but,
in this case, sides with the teacher. It
must be understood, however, that 1--WE"
are young man and the teacher in re-
ceiving our support must be young
lady. And we care not how many there
are of them, we will support them all
Zone at time) if they will let us.
Three weeks ago the editor condemn
ed the practice of sending outside of
your own town for any article that
could be purchased of the home mer-
chant, but two weeks ago, in the article
referred to, he favors sending away for
teachers instead of patronizing the
young ladies we champion. The editor
is republican and SO must believe in
protecting infant industries. Now if
teaching is not an infant industry where
will he 60 to find one that is? Being a
republican he believes in the exclusion
of foreign competition and favors the
purchase of goods of the home man,
then why should he not favor the home
product of teachers? What would be
the matter with advocating change in
the law, allowing different counties to
place tax upon teachers outside of it's
limits, who come in to the detriment of
the natives? Why not compel district
boards that hire an outsider to pay, say
SIS per month into the county treasury
which would force the directors to, hire
our girls? Would not the amount be
added to the school fund and save con-
siderable of school tax levy? Isn't
this protection to home teachers? We
believe the editor will see it this way
and become convinced that his article
was wrongly inspired. It is so clear to
me that we think we will change our
politics and become republican. In
truth we don't care what we are called
republican, populist or greenbacker,
just so we stand in with those we cham
pion. Now, after going to the trouble
of writing this, and considering the
wear and tear of our brains necessary to
its production, don't you think we de-
serve the favors or at least the gratitude
of the Trego county young lady teachers?
l.. q. NATIC, BACHELOR,
Champion defender of the young lady
teachers, advocate of equal suffrage
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UNION PACIFIC TIME TABLE

to have been made by a cannon ball.
But this is not so. This irregular OPEN
ing was never filled in, as the building
was occupied before completion; it was
used as passage for carrying stone and
mortar to the desired height.
The rough inside walls were unplas-
tered, and presented quite contrast
with the comfortable rooms of the pres
ent body of Kansas lawmakers.
The floors were made of unplaned cot
tonwood, unnailed to joists; and when
one end OF board was stepped upon the
other would fly heavenward. The desks
were plain, implanted tables, of three
| by five feet, with boxes, nail-kegs, or
any convenient article as seats. To be
sure there were few pine chairs, but
the governor found this very uncomforta-
BILE before he was through presiding over
that hot-headed, rabid assembly.
Near the capitol building stood the
house of Governor Reeder, large two
story roomy mansion-a mansion it was
called-for thus it appeared to MANY a
tent-covered dame. To be sure it was
built OF logs, but these logs were the
largest, longest and smoothest in all the
region round about. The military road
divided these two public houses, the
governors home and legislative hall.
The capitol building was fast assum-
ing its desired proportions, but those in
charge feared the day set for the legisla-
ture to meet would find the hall unfit
for occupancy. Every available man
was pressed into service, working early
and late, for in those days we heard not
of eight hours, nor of ten, but the hours
of labor were from early dawn till dark
ness. -
The great issue of the day was thor
oughly discussed; Understanding and
ill-favored words were hurled at Oppos-
ing parties, and All occasional set-to re-
suited in tired muscles, black eyes and
broken noses. Still all these were only
tie fore-runners of the disturbances that
were to take place when the government
officials came to assume command, and
the capitol was in possession of fraudu-
lently elected legislators.
Great curiosity was evinced to see the
governor and staff, as was but natural.
Yet still greater interest was felt
about the work they were coming to do,
Conjectures were made, opinions ex-
pressed, but no one guessed they would
do nothing.
Nearer and nearer drew the day for
the legislature to meet, and still the
building was not ready for them. It was
hurry from morning till night, and the
end seemed yet far off.
On certain Saturday evening il be-
came evident to the contractors that
Sunday work would have to be
done on the morrow, or the hall be with
out floors for the legislature.
Continued Next Week
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Decoration Dav at Collver.

Another Decoration Day has passed
and the G. A. R. No. 107 and the w. R
G. No. AZ Department of Kansas, do ex.
tend many thanks to the people fol
their liberal attendance on this most
solemn occasion. We also extend oul
many thanks to the good people of Wa.
Keeney, who are ever ready to extend
to us a helping hand. And we must
not forget those kind people who pro.
vided us with beautiful and gay flowers
-Comrade R. G. Kessler, wife and
daughter, of Topeka, Mrs. William
Spicer and Comrade J. P. Lincoln, OF
Ellsworth. We are ever thankful to all
and you will always find our door string
hanging out welcoming you to gu,
homes.
The following letter was received from
Comrade R. G. Kessler: ...
Comrades aud W. R. c., Collyer, Kansas:
DEAR FRIENDs-Flowers are scarce
commodity in Topeka, as the season is
very backward. We have done the best
we could under the circumstances and
will send these few hoping they will
answer your purpose. We would like
to be with you on this occasion, but
cannot. Hoping you may have good
day for your services, we remain your
friends.
Mrs. Kessler sends two pieces of live
forever, and asks that one be planted on
little Clara Blackwill's grave, and the
other on our Comrade, J. w. Burns
grave. The small bunch of flowers are
for Clara Blackwill's grave, the rest you
can use as you see fit.
r. G.. KEssLER.
We now renew our thanks to the
young orator-Hon. Pierce Metz, of Wa
Keeney, for another one of his splendid
addresses, and we believe it was appre-
ciated by all, there being about 100 more
people present than last year.
G. w. BLACKWELL.
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should be done, but conservatively in a
county like ours.
We represent the patrons of the
schools and, of course, the children, but
we believe we are speaking in the inter-
est OF the capable, energetic teacher.
For the teacher who only cares for his
salary we have no interest and the
sooner he is weeded out the better for
all concerned.
We would like to hear these questions
discussed and we believe we can main
tain our side of the argument.
PATRON.
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Our exchanges, many of them, are
advising the farmers to plant ninety-day
corn, broom corn, millet, etc. If the
farmer doesn't know what to plant, and
when, he can always get plenty of adj
vice, from Office farmers, gratuitously.
A newspaper man is about as well quail
fed to instruct the farmer as the farmer
is to explain the intricacies of print
ing office.
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The promptness and certainty of it's
cures have made Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy famous. 1t is intended especi-
ally for coughs, colds, Group and whoop-
ing coughs, and is the most efectual
remedy known to these diseases. Mr..
G. B. Main, of Union City, Pa, says
81 have great sale on Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. / warrant every bot
tie and have never heard of one failing
to give entire satisfaction" so cent
bottles for sale by Jones & Gibson.
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Memorial Services at wa-Keene


Memorial services were held at the
court house on Sunday, May 9th. The
G. A. R. and W. r. G. attended in a
body.
The room was beautifully and appro-
priately draped for the occasion. In fact
we think more artistic taste and skill
were displayed by the w. R. G. than ever
before.
The sermon was delivered by Rev,
Winterburn and was both eloquent and
patriotic and listened to with the closest
attention.
Good music was furnished by the
quartet consisting of Messrs. Harrison
Hoar, Metz and Damn.
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There is nothing l have ever used
for muscular rheumatism that gives me
as much relief as Chamberlain Pain
Balm does. / have been using it for
about two years-four bottles in alias
occasion required, and always keep a
bottle of it in my home, l believe 1
know a good thing when Iget hold of it,
and Pain Balm is the best liniment 1
have ever met with. w. B. Denny,
dairyman, New Lexington, Ohio. so
cent bottles for sale by Jones & Gibson,
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Notice.

Notice is hereby given to the stock
holders of The First National Bank of
Wa-Keeney, Kansas, that there viii be
a meeting of the stockholders on June
30th, 1893, to consider the ACCESSIBILITY
OF surrendering our national charter
and recognizing under state charter.
r. @. WnsoN, Cashier.
Wa-Keeney, Kansas, May 81, 1893
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Ellis Re1Te1v-H Headlight:
A nice rain visited this section last
Monday.
]. L. Brown went to Wa-Keeney on
Monday.
District court in Trego county only
occupied two days and no Jury was
called. This speaks well for our neigh
boring county.
w. H. Bell was brought before Justice
Bosely on Thursday for violating the
prohibitory law and bound over in the
sum of $500.
The members of the second nine OF
the Ellis Base Ball club were circulating
a petition last week asking for contribu-
tions to procure new uniforms, etc.
Their appeal was responded to quite lib
orally. The boys will play their first
game with the Wa-Keeney club in about
two weeks.
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The New York Tribune and WEST
ERN KANSAS WORLD for only $1.75. The
regular price of both papers is $3.50.
Better arrange for them now while this
offer holds good.
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We find upon our table, this week,
three poetical illusions, all of which we
''must decline with thanks" for the
reason, principally, that we don't know
good poetry when we see it and are,
therefore, afraid to tackle it. No doubt
it is all good but we prefer not to risk
it. Dear friends, you will relieve us
of much embarrassment by not send
ing us any more.
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Portions of our county had fine
rains this week. Last Monday Wa
Keeney and vicinity and the eastern
portion of the county received nearly
an inch of rain, although it fell so fast
that a great deal of it ran off. The
southern part of the county did not get
any rain. The rains on Tuesday were
local and very light in Trego county.
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A BARGAIN.

The north half of the southeast quar-
ter and the north half of the southwest
quarter of section 81, township Is south
of range % west, viii be sold very cheap
for cash if taken soon. Inquire at this
Office,
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The breaking up of winter is the
signal for the breaking up of the system.
Nature is opening up the pores and
throwing off refuse. De Wits Sarsa-
parilla is of unquestionable assistance in
this operation. For sale by Jones &
Gibson. ID 3m
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Go to F. w. Fishers for your fresh
bread, cakes and pies, fine cigars, sweet
cider, lemonade and soda pop. Meals
and lunch at all hours of the day. Res
taurant just north of depot, formerly
Mrs. Snider's restaurant. 632t
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&C. NJ. McClaren will locate in Ell
Reno, Oklahoma. He had public sale
of household goods last Saturday.
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Mrs. Hill P. Wilson, Mrs. A. B.
Jones, w. H. Damn and Pierce Metz,
with Miss Mayme Brown, organist, fur
nished the music for Decoration Day at
Culver
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The most intelligent people of our
community recognize in De Wits Lit
tie Early Risers pills of unequalled
merit for dyspepsia, headache and con-
stipation. Very small, perfect in action.
For sale bv Jones & Gibson.
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1T is truth in medicine that the
smallest dose that performs cure is the
best. De Wits Little Early Risers are
the smallest pills, will perform the cure,
and are the best. For sale by Jones &
Gibson
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There is a salve for every wound. !"
We refer to De Wits Witch Hazel
Salye, cures burns, bruises, cuts, indo-
lent sores, as local application in the
nostrils it cures catarrh, and always
cures piles. For sale by Jones & Glib
SON
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We learn that little Gordon March
has had an attack of scarlet fever since
the family removed to lie Mars, Iowa.
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Bad complexion indicates an un-
healthy state of the system. De Wits
Little Early Risers are pills that will
correct this condition. They act on the
liver, they act on the stomach, they act
on the bowels. For sale by Jones &
Gibson
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Misses Jessie and Grace WEIGH will
open a kindergarten next Monday
in the primary room of our public
school building
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j. D. Settles and A. J. Gullett, o.
the south side, remained in Wa-Keeney
over Monday night.
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The w. R. G. had some difficulty in
procuring flowers for Decoration Day.
The season was never so backward as it
is this year.
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Some of our stockmen are contem-
plating moving their stock out of the
county on account of the scarcity of
grass
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Piles of people have piles, but De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve will cure
them. For sale by Jones & Gibson.
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There will be an adjourned term OF
the Trego county district court next
Tuesday.
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DO you lack faith and love hea1thP
Let US establish your faith and restore
your health with De Wits Sarsaparilla.
For sale by Jones & Gibson.
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Il invite your inspection of the Pal
ica Common Sense Trunks" at my
store. Any style or size not in stock
can be readily ordered. @. @. Bestor.
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H. P. Nelson, of Ogallah, left last
week for visit of several months to his
old home in Denmark.
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California canned and evaporated
fruits of all kinds-new crop-at H.
Schultz
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May 29th, 1898. Don't forget the
date. On that day about one inch of
rain fell in Wa-Keeuey.
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N. B. The above dashes are put in
for the purpose of having any of the
afore mentioned young ladies inserting
any pet hobby they may have of their
own in place thereof. L. q. N.
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Colorado potatoes at H. Schultz.

The finest line of dried fruits il
town at G. @. Bestor's.
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"A great many farmers were in Wa
Keeney last Saturday. 1t was too dry
do any farm work.
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CHURCHES,

MI E. CHURCH-Sunday school at 10 O'Clock A.
AAAs M, John II. March. superintendent. Preach
inn at II O'Clock A. NJ. and 730 O'Clock P. M Class
meeting at II O'Clock NJ. General prayer meet
ing Thursday at 7:S0 O'Clock P. NJ. Ladies' prayer
meeting Wednesday at O'Clock P. NJ. Epworth
League meetings Tuesday at 7:3O O'Clock PM A
cordial invitation is extended to all.
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Mrs. T. B. Emig, formerly of Wa
Keeney, visited in this county this
week. She now resides in Ogden, Utah,
and came this far with her daughter
Miss Maud who was en- route for st.
Louis. Maud has fine position in the
general Office of the Southern Pacific
Railway company, and has become an
expert stenographer as well as tele-
grapher. Her youngest daughter, Miss
1yian, has good position also.
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For sale-Phenix machine oil at
my blacksmith shop. B. Jackson. 20 At
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Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Lord went to
CoIlyer on Decoration Day.
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While Mr. T. ]. Richey, of Altoona,
No., was travelling in Kansas he was
taken violently i'll with cholera morbus.
He called at drug store to get some
medicine and the druggist recommended
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhea Remedy so highly he concluded to
try it. The result was immediate relief,
and few doses cured him completely.
1t is made for bowel complaint and
nothing else, 1t never fails. For sale by
Jones & Gibson.
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The highest market price paid TO
good butter and eggs at all times by ii
Schultz.
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You can buy better pair of shoes
for less money at Bestor's than any
place west of Kansas City.
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Something new in trunks at Bestor's.
Call and examine. 5-27 tt
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PRESBYTERIAN OHURCH-sunday school az
- 10 A. M, r. q. Wilson, superintendent
preaching at IL a. M, and 1880 D. m. Prayer meet
ing Wednesday evening at 7:3O, p. m. La
dies Missionary Society fourth Thursday of each
month at 300 P. NJ, Mrs. W. H. Damn, president
cordial invitation is extended to everyone
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Miss Shackelford left for Denver
Friday morning.