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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18
BANNER DOINGS.

BANNER, March II. 1898.
D. Y. Plants youngest child is very
sick.
Mr.. Riggs and family will move to
Quinter soon.
Mr.. North has taken some of Mr..
Hille's cattle to herd.
The neighbors have baled their broom
corn. There were about six tons.
Mrs. G. Riggs is at home again. The
neighbors are glad to welcome her back.
Willard Rule and family will move to
their school land on the Downer when
school closes.
Mr.. Wright bought Will Kough's place
and says he will be here in time to SOW
wheat in the fall.
Willis Cronk and family will move to
Collyer soon. He will work in Mr.. Ny
erly's blacksmith shop.
Some of the members OF the Downer
and Fairview literaries attended the
Banner literary last Thursday eve.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Mcknight went to
Wa-Keeney Saturday, then drove to
Prof. Harlan's, made short visit and re-
turned home Sunday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18
MIDWAY SCRAPS.
MIDWAY, March 7, 1893
NELLIE DAVIS.

MIDWAY, March 7, 1893.
Spring-like the last few days.
John Briggs, ST., is putting in rye.
Meadow larks have put in their ap-
pearance.
George Miller lost a good horse last
Friday night.
Jim Hickman treated himself to rid
ing pillow last week.
The literary at Banner last Thursday
eve was we'll attended
George Fuller is plastering Mr.. Red
mond's house this week.
G. F. Hawkes. bought span of fine
mares last week of A B. Redmond.
It is reported that there will be dance
at f. Riggs house next Friday evening.
NJ. Redmond is about ready to go to
keeping bach. He would like to have a
cook.
Mr. Glen's wife returned home on the
9Th inst and they Immediately went to
housekeeping on his claim on section "a,
township II, range 25. JACK.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18
Modern Woodmen of America.

We have been presented with hand
some copy Of the special edition of the
Modern WOodman, the official organ OF
the Modern Woodmen OF America, fra
ternal insurance society. There were
10000 copies Of this edition printed and
it contains full page "half-tone" cut Of
the head officers and delegates. Frater-
nal insurance is becoming very popular
with the people and the Modern Wood
man of America is fast taking the lead
amongst these fraternities. Over $4,000
new members joined this order in 1892
and already 5000 have joined in 1893.
The highest average cost per year Of car
rying $1,000 insurance has only been
S495, the cheapest on record. This order
is financially sound and is under excel
lent management, and embraces ID It's
$4,000 Of the brainy work.
Ing men of the great northwest. It is do.
ing an immense amount OF good and dis
tributes monthly about $4,000 II you
want to join this order you can receive
full information from the clerk of Wa,
Keepey Camp, George w. Cross,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18
Fierce Flames.

The prairie fire which originated last
Sunday about Is miles north and one
mile west of Wa-Keeney was one Of the
most destructive with which this section
has ever been visited. It is supposed
that the fire was caused by spark from
chimney. The wind was high and the
grass very dry and the fire was soon be-
yond control. Several houses and stables
were destroyed and great quantities of
feed.
George Burns, we'll known in Wa-Kee-
new. tired to save house by back-fring
around it and succeeded. He became
excited as the fire approached him and,
instead of remaining at the house where
he would have been safe, he tried to es-
cape and in his efforts was horribly
burned.
1t is reported that man was found IN
the neighborhood of Palco, on the prairie,
burned to death and so badly disfgured
that he could not be identified.
The fire burned all Sunday night and
AS far east and south as Ellis county and
it did great damage all along its path.
Later: Mr.. Burns died last Wednes-
day. It is reported that seven men
perished in the flames in Russell county.
Tbis was a continuation of the same fire
that started in Graham comfy on Sun
day. At Palco, in Rocks county, one
man was SO badly burned that he died.
and another is not expected to recover.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18
Adair's New Postoff1ce-An Omls-
sion


In reading the "Origin of Trego coun-
TVS Geographical Names" in last weeks
WORLD, I notice an omission and think
it might be in order to state what is not
generally known-that Trego county has,
since Jan. 1, 1898, had another postoffice.
This is the only post-office in Adair
precinct and is located on sec. 24-11-21.
This Office was established in the late
70s, in Ellis county, two or three months
before the order for the establishment of
the mail route took effect.
A Mr.. Eaton-brother of Frank Eaton
who is a resident Of this township-was
appointed postmaster and 81. NJ. Hallock
assistant, and the name adoDted-sug-
gested by friend-was the first half of
one and the last half of the other of their
two names. Halton Eaton became tired
of having the supplies around and turned
all over to the assistant, who was after
ward appointed before the first mail
arrived.
The slight difference in the name be-
tween it aud Holton caused the postoffice
authorities to ask the postmaster to sug-
gest new one. He proposed the name
of the office near where he formerly lived
in Illinois and it was ap-
proved by the department and is the
name it now bears.
Mr.. Hallock resigned and moved over
into Trego county seven or eight years
ago, and the Office changed hands several
times, until the first of last January il
was again placed with him, when he
moved it to his house, bringing it across
the county line. so that it now reads
Mendoza, Trego county, Kansas.
L. q. NATIC.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18
SILVER CREEK HAPPENINGS
SILVER CREEK, March II, 1898.

SILVER CREEK, March II, 1893.
Beautiful weather the past week.
Kinney Rich went to Ellis Friday.
Alex Harvey is working for Ben Rich.
J. Balcomb has traded for chopping
mill.
A. Mcbride was drilling in barley yes
terday.
Phil Mccarthy is back in Trego coun-
ty again.
Mr.. Mcdonald is boasting of new set
of harness.
Mr.. Balcomb is doing a good deal of
blacksmithing lately.
Warren George bought a team of
horses at Mrs. HulPs sale.
Mrs. Rich has returned from Topeka
and Mr.. Rich is expected home soon.
A. V. Hixon while burning county fire
guards in some way left some fire which
started up and got in the grass causing
some hard fighting before it was put out.
SHORTY.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18
UNION PACIFIC TIME TABLE
Mayors Proclamation.

In compliance with the ordinance of the city of
Wa-Keeney, hereby proclaim to the qualified
electors of the city of Wa-Keeney Kansas that the
annual election of said city will be held at the
room known as the engine room, in said city, on
the first Monday in April, A. d. 1898, 1t being the
Sd day of said month"; for the election Of the follow
ing officers:
One Mayor.
Five COuncilmen.
One Police Judge.
Dated at Wa-Keeney, Kansas, this 10Th day of
March, 1893.
W. z. SAUM, Mayor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

John Charvat, we are informed, is
the Western Union operator at Ellis.
This is responsible position, his duties,
in part, being to transfer all Associated
Press dispatches, and the pay is common
surate with the work. John is Wa
Keeney boy, Only about Is years old, and
is another example of what boys may do
when they apply themselves diligently to
their work instead of loaf4g about the
streets and smoking cigarettes,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18
MIDWAY SCRAPS.
MIDWAY, March IA, 1893.
Cold with high wind.

MIDWAY, March IA, 1893.
Cold with high wind.
Farmers are sowing barley.
G. B. Erb made final proof on his
claim laet Saturday.
John Glen bought REIMBURSEMENT of
a timber claim of d. Y. Plants last week
and homesteaded the same.
It is said that F. " Miller has pur-
chased quarter of school land of A. w.
Purinton on 36-13-25.
Mr.. Redmond has got his house COM
pleted and will go to keeping house in a
few days. He expects to break consider
able this summer.
Miss Laura Briggs entertained num-
Der of her old and young friends last Fri
day evening-the occasion being her 18th
birthday. A good time was had.
JACK.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

Report of school in district No. z:
Number of pupils enrolled for the month
ending February "a, IA; average daily at.
tendance, 49, pupils neither absent nor
tardy-Ethel Rule and Roy Rule; pupils
80 or over in scholarship and department
Della Jones, Ethel Rule, Myrtle Fuller,
Clyde Mcknight, Leo Riggs, Roy Rule,
Roy Riggs, Jessie Martin and Blanche
Mcknight. Number of visitors, 4. Carrie
NJ. Sweet, teacher.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

We regret very much to announce
that Mrs. M. Benedict and Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Benedict have decided to leave
Wa-Keeney. Mrs. M. Benedict and
Charlie are among our oldest settlers,
having resided in Wa-Keeney almost
from the start, but the fire destroyed
their business property and they do not
feel justified in rebuilding. Charlie has
not yet fully decided what he will do. He
has had several offers of situations and,
as he is rustler, he will soon obtain re-
munerative employment. His wife goes
to Kearney, Nebraska, where she has a
situation in millinery store. His mother
will go with her. We wish for them all
the most unbounded success wherever
they may be and cannot help from ex-
pressing the wish that they may some
time, in the near future, drift back to
Wa-Keeney.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

We don't represent any insurance
companies and hence om advice at least
has the merit of being disinterested when
we advise everybody to insure. A bust
ness that does not justify the additional
expense of insurance had better not be
followed, especially when you run the
risk every day of your lives of being left
without business and unable to begin
again.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

1t is little late, but we have just
heard a good one on the receivers chief
clerk in connection with the fire. During
the excitement, it is said by eye witness
es, that he carefully picked up one of
Jones & Gibson's 1892 almanacs and ten
derby conveyed it across the street to a
place of safety.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18
ROLL OF HONOR.
Embracing Those Who have Lived
In Trego County for More Than
IL Years "reminiscences.
HUGH TIDEALL.

HUGH TIDBALL.
Hugh Tidball, of Coliyer township, is
one of the oldest settlers in the county,
having come here in May, 1878. He, like
all the other old settlers with whom we
have conversed, thinks this country much
well satisfied to remain. He says that in
1879 and 1890 there were several very de-
structive fires in his side of the count,
and the blue stem was SO badly injured
thereby that it did not recover for several
years. Mr.. Tidball has devoted his time
and energies principally to stock raising
and has been quite successful. He started
with two mich COWS and now has herd
of 20 head of cattle and IA head OF horses.
He has also half section of good land
and has ten-acre grove of the finest
timber in the county. The most that he
has he has made since coming here. He
has never tried to raise much wheat, but
has had good success with corn the last
two years. Mr.. Tidball served in the
war of the rebellion for three and one
half years, and was wounded in the SER
vice with a piece of shell. He received
his pension -$12 month--about year
ago. He is member of Collyer Post, G.
A. r. Mr.. Tidball is one of our best citi-
zens and is highly esteemed by all who
know him.
A. SPENA.
A. Spena was born in Bohemia. Austria
in 1888, and came to the United States in
1876, first stopping in Iowa, where he
lived until 1878, when he came to Trego
county and has resided here ever since.
He lives in the Banner neighborhood
about IL miles southwest of Wa. Keeney
and is very comfortably located on well
improved farm. He owns three quarter
sections of land, has 1875 head of cattle,
II head Of horses, any quantity of farm
machinery and has no mortgages on any
of it. Nearly all Of this he has made in
this county and principally by stock rails
ing. He had a little money when he first
came, but the first two years were quite
dry and it was exhausted. Every dollar
he could get he invested in calves and by
pursuing that method he is now very
comfortably fixed. Mr.. Spena says he
"thinks he will live in Trego county for
ever" and we hope that he may, as he is
an honest, intelligent citizen and we have
plenty of room for more just like him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

The Rev. A. 7. Ahler, of Hays City,
will preach at the Presbyterian church
on Thursday evening, March %, at 7
o'clock, and will also preside ct con-
gregational meeting to be held immedi-
atelY after the sermon. All are invited to
attend, especially the members of the
church and congregation, for the later
service, to ratify the call of Rev. Bracken.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

There will be meeting at the Friends
church in Wa-Keeney, Saturday, March
18th, at o'clock p. m. Rev. J. N. Jobes
will preach at the Wilcox school house
On Sunday, March 10Th, at IL a. m.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

C. W. F. Street wishes to thank all
his friends for their kindness and assist
ance rendered during and after the fire.
He is DOW located In the Kershaw build
ing and expects to carry a full stock,
which be will sell as low as can be sold.
He cordially invites bis old customers to
call and see him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

Don't forget to register! Every voter
should do his duty! Turn the boodlers
down! Register! Register! This is
what we find in the columns of our daily
papers in view of the approaching City
elections,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18
Teachers Meeting.

The following is the programme Of the
Teachers meeting to be held March %,
1898:
Paper-'RevieY of Ben Hur" ....-
-. Miss Neuenschwander
Paper-"Review of Barriers Burned
Away" ............ $500. Mrs. Hunt
Paper-"Review OF HoOsier School
master ....... Miss Carrie Davis
Select Reading from 'Innocents
Abroad ..,...........M MISS wooden
Select Reading from "Pickwick Pa
pers" a. Harlan
Essay-"Philosophy of Communion"
.......,,......,...C. W. Layerty
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

Outside of the Moe family there have
been no new cases of scarlet fever re-.
ported. The disease is confined to one
house and the chances are it will not
spread.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

%. ]. Benjamin, of the PEOPLES TOiee,
Sharon Springs, was a caller last Mon
day. He had been visiting his sister,
Mrs. Blanchard, who lives a few miles
south of town.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

John A. Nelson will occupy the
building west of the barber shop and i'm
mediately opposite the WORLD Office. He
has concluded not to rebuild-at least for
the present.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18
-Our highly esteemed. though prea.

Our highly esteemed, though greatly
erring contemporary, has leader this
week on the "black Dat, white oat and
texas oat' which ''oat" to be embalmed,
stuffed-or at least sailed down-and
sent to the Worlds fair, "the origin of
ghich will probably never be known"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

For sale-Block Sc. comprising 20
lots SO $50 feet to alley, in Wa-Keeney,
Kansas, south side of railroad. No en-
cumbrances-all taxes paid title perfect
deed, Offer wanted. G. G.
Conover, 1871 F street N. W., Washing
ton, d. G..
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

No, we don't expect to please every
body, all the time. At times we find it
difficult to please ourselves and, as critics,
we are certainly supposed to be partial.
There are too many varieties of tempera-
ment and disposition for one editor to
please everybody. All do not take news
papers-we are speaking now more par
ticularly of the local newspaper-with
the same primary object, Notice, as we
have done, when the paper is first open
ed. One turns first to the stories-that
always makes US weary-another to the
local page. and still another to the edi-
torial, while fourth, perhaps, cares but
little for anything contained therein out.
side of the grain and stock market. Some
like something funny, othere think lit
tie levity is entirely out of place and a
sure sign of weakness, forgetting that "a
little nonsense now and then is relished
by the wisest men," With this great di-
versity of taste and opinion existing
oLAOhS Jul ~ 10
difficult for the editor to know Just what
line to pursue, and if he pursues any one
line to the entire exclusion of the others,
he is sure to fail in his efforts to interest
the majority. Hereafter, dear reader, if
you find something that to you seems IN
interesting, remember that it may be ex-
actly what your neighbor wants and you
don't need to read it if you don't choose.
All editors do their best and none of us
pretend to be infallible. Be as Ienient
as you can in your castigations and criti-
cisms. 1t is only the person who never
tried it that is sure he could entertain
everybody. And, finally, did it ever oc
cur to you that you know great many
things by way of news that the editor
cannot possibly find out and which
would help to make your home paper in
teresting if you would only tell him2 BY
so doing You would win his everlasting
gratitude and assist him in his arduous
task. Wouldn't this be very much better
than fault finding? Try it once.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18
March Matings.

Married, at the residence of the brides
brother-in-law, George Fuller, in Collysr
township. Trego county, Kansas, on
March 10, 1898, Mr.. Marshall Redmond
and Miss Emma ]. Bosler.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

Considering location and improve
ments, the quarter section adjoining
Collyer on the north, known as the
Chase property, is certainly a bargain.
For further particulars inquire at this
office. IF
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

The W. G, T. q. gave an entertain
ment at the NJ. e. church last Friday
evening, which was fairly well attended.
The exercises we're all very good, but a
Ettla tedious towards the last.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

L. Larson, one of our esteemed SUBJ
scribers from Collyer, settled up old
scores and placed his subscription ahead
last Saturday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

DR.. E. L. Hutchinson will be at his
dental rooms on Monday, March 20, and
remain during the week. He will then
60 to Ellis where he will spend each al
ternate week
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

For Observation-Disclosures to one Of
the finest homesteads in this county,
three miles from station, small frame
house, good we'll, ten acres in cultivation.
Price 1926. Inquire at this office. tt
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

"A. B. Mumert wishes to inform every
body that he is now doing blacksmith
ing of all kinds at his shop south of the
railroad. He guarantees all work.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

-Overcoats! I will close them out at
prices you never saw before. Now is
your time 70 buy if you want bargains.
At Verbeck's.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

Henry Hille had $50 cattle in a pas
ture, along the line of the fire last Sun
day. When the fire struck the enclosure
the cattle, of course. all ran to the other
side; but it was only a few moments
until the flames were almost upon them
again. What to do! was the question
and not much time to consider. On one
side was strong barbed- wire fence On
the other the fierce red flames were lick
ing up everything before them. "Their's
but to do OF die" and bold break for
liberty was made by the three hundred
and won. They faced the fire and by a
common impulse they started towards it,
passed through it and came out on the
other side with but little injury. Those
who witnessed the sight say it was grand.
It was like cavalry charge and the earth
fairly trembled as the cattle made their
brave strike for their lives.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

. ALI wool scarlet blankets 1926, You
never saw such bargains in the city! We
mean business. They will go sure and
fast. Old price $500.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

Il have a number of smooth quarters
OF land, located from one to three miles
of Collyer. Kansas, that 1 can sell at SIS
per acre.-W. E. Saum. "a If.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18
Card of Thanks.


To the friends and neighbors who have
SO kindly assisted us during the sickness
and death of our mother, we wish to re-
turn our heartfelt thanks.
Mr.. VIM. HooBLER,
Mrs. VIM. HooBtER,
Mrs. MARY ANDERSON.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

&C. G. Bestor is temporarily located
in the room at rear of q. s. land office.
where he hopes to see all his friends and
customers. 3-l8 ct
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

Last Sunday was one of the most in
tensely disagreeable days, on account of
the wind, that We have ever seen in
Kansas,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

C. G. Bestor has stocked up with new
goods and will move into the room now
occupied by the q. S. land Office on April
LIST. 3 IS ct
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

Never go security for a man who
doesn't take his county paper and who
keeps more than one Cog.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

Bargains in cloaks at Verbeck's.
Only few left. If you want bargain
now is the time to buy. They are mark
ed away low down.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

The largest stock of boots and shoes
in western Kansas-and the lowest
prices-at Verbeck's.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

; The Goodland Dark Horse still gives
the name of John Schlyer as receiver of
the US. land office at Wa-KeeneY.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

Squire Fidler, of Glencoe, was in Wa
Keeney last Saturday, for the first time
within the past year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

The incest all wool blanket you ever
saw, at Verbeck's, for S.. Old price Sc.
Ask to see our $3.50 blanket. All wool.
Old price $3.50.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

You can buy better pair OF shoes
for less money at Bestor's than any
place west of Kansas City.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

DO not borrow money ON your land
until you call and get my rates. I have
money for Trego county loans. w. E.
Saum,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

TO trade-a good, comfortable five
room house and two lots in Wa. Keeney,
for land, horses or cattle.-W. E. Saum.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

If you want loan on your farm call
on r. G. WILSON.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-18

Capt d. Foutz, of Collyer, was in
Wa-Keeney between trains last Monday
evening.