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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07
Explains Itself.

The following letter bearing date of
December goth. 1892, explains itself fully.
Mr.. Mohl is travelling agent for Close
Bros. & Co., who have thousands of acres
of land for sale in this county. We might
add that Mr.. Mohl is a subscriber of
the WORLD.
ADRIAN, Mimi, December 18th, 1892.
Editor WORLD, wa-Keeney, Kansas:
DEAR SIR-We are now getting up
new advertising matter. relative to our
lands in Trego and Graham counties for
next year. and are inten ding to push the
sale of these lands for all there is in it
and to get the country settled up, we
will be obliged if you will please send NE
anything that you may run across re-
garding the prosperity of western Kan
sas, especially Trego and Graham coun-
ties, such as statements or letters from
farmers, or anything that yon may know
of with reference to the crops, etc., for
the year 1892.
Yours truly,
FRED MoHL.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

tive interest in politics. but never, he
says, asked for an Office in his life and
never held any except school Offices. He
was appointed county organizer for Trego
county by the state alliance and acting
in that capacity organized the several al
liances OF Trego county. Was vice presi-
dent and also assistant lecturer Of the
Trego county alliance at different times
and at present is member Of the county
central committee. Mr.. Tunnel owns
1928 acres of land in one body in this
county. Last year he had 60 acres OF
wheat which averaged Is bushels to the
acre. AS We have before stated Mr.. Tun-
nell does not claim to devote much atten-
ton to farming outside OF stock raising.
bat he thinks this is good country for
that branch OF agriculture.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07
G.. ". TUNNELL.

G. W. Tunnel dates his arrival in
western Kansas from June 26, 1879. He
Gaze here for his health and has derived
much benefit from our climate. He has
been extensively engaged in stock rails
ing. There were very few settlers in his
township when he first moved there. w.
r. Page, John Altman, Joseph and Fred
Ho!blieb are all that he remembers who
are in Trego county at this time.
Mr.. Tunnel thinks this country is not
so good for stock as it once was. We
now have to herd them too close, whereas,
we used to let them run for weeks at .
time without seeing them.
He thinks that there has been a
material increase in the rainfall, especial
ly in the last two seasons. Blue stem and
weeds are taking the place of the buffalo
grass on account of the increased moist
ure.
Wheat in his neighborhood, he thinks,
averaged at least 10 bushels to the acre
the past season. Saws he has raised 10
tons of sorghum to the acre and that it
makes excellent feed for cattle. Stock
raised on buffalo grass cannot be excelled
by that fed on best blue grass pastures.
Mr., Tunnell has always taken an 40.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07
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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

An editor may print thousand good
things about person and never have q
word OF thanks for it. But let the editor
expose come little shortcomIng OF the
aforesaid person and you will hear him
storm in less than five minutes after the
first copy leaves the press.
The above item has been floating
around among our exchanges. tits true
But editors, as rule, do not print good
things about persons expecting to receive
thanks, neither do they care continental
for the storm after they have performed q
stern duty.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07
To the Farmer and Others.

You are respectfully requested to send
to A. W. Nutz, Collyer, Kansas, sample
of all kinds Of grain that he may be able
to select the best to make the grain map
Of Trego county. III you have any
ochre, chalk, agate or anything of the
kind that is of interest to you and the
county send him sample. AS this map
is going to the Worlds Fair We want
the county fully represented as to its
grain and mining facilities. We expect
you to take interest enough in this to
attend to this Immediately and to do all
in your power to make it q success.
u. r. NRFF.
County Commissioners.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

Commissioners met last Monday for
a three days session. This was the last
meeting OF the old board. The personnel
OF the new board remains the same, G. II.
Neff being reelected from the 3rd dis
trict. 1t will not be out of place to say,
at this time, that the present board has
come as nearly giving general satisfaction
as any the county ever had. The board
is often placed in trying positions and
their decisions cannot be satisfactory at
all times to all concerned but it is gener-
ally conceded that the present board
does its duty, as it understands it, and
makes few mistakes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07
We Will Assist.

The following letter was received from
Topeka last week and it gives us more
than ordinary pleasure to comply. A
free subscription for a year in such cases
will be in the interest of our county:
TOPEKA, Kansas, December 80, 1892.
Editor WORLD:
We understand that your paper has
some very fine "write ups" Of your county
and OF your farmers and would be
pleased to have you send me sample
copies. We think we can use them to
good advantage.
Very truly yours,
THE AMERICAN LAND & IMMIGRATION Co.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

IT. DAILY, OF Ellis, sends rs another
advance subscription to the World.
Mr.. DAILY is another living evidence Of
what may be accomplished in western
Kansas with energy and determination
to succeed. He has one of the largest
and best stocks of goods west of Salina
and any quantity Of money and property
besides-in brief is on6 of our most sue
cessful business men-and has made it
all in this community.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07
More About the Forestry Station

More About the Forestry Station.
Editor WORLD:
Il was much pleased with the article
that appeared in your paper last week
with reference to the Forestry station and
also your comments thereon. / think
both might have been stronger 30 far as
the management is concerned without
overdrawing any Of the facts, but you
will understand that I am not finding
fault. On the contrary I indorse every
word. Now is an opportune time, and il
you see proper, I will endeavor to add a
word.
In the first place the management has
been failure since the first two years OF
its existence. Mr.. Robb, am inclined
to think, did good work and as result
everybody in western Kansas was enthu-
siastic. The next two years were failures
and, as consequence many, even our
nearest neighbors, concluded that its
utility was doubtful. The last two years
the management has been handicapped
by want of sufficient appropriation.
There is difference of opinion among
those who know most of its practical
workings whether all has been done that
might have been with the present appro-
priation.
To those who have observed the prac-
ticability and great usefulness OF the For
estry station in this county has been
fully demonstrated Notwithstanding the
ineffciency of the management and the
insuficieucy of the appropriation. I re-
peat that the utility of the institution is
beyond question.
These facts must be explained. Ali do
not fully understand where the difficulty
exists. You might as we'll advocate that
our charitable institutions or our institu-
tions of learning be abolished because of
poor management and lack of funds, as
to say that the Forestry station should
be abolished.
It seems to US that proper presenta-
ton of the facts will be sufficient to in
duce the coming legislature to make a
liberal appropriation. It will be COM
posed largely of farmers which ought to
be in our favor.
Additional legislation looking to the
inspection of the work done and proyid.
ing for the removal of officer for incompe.
| tency or other GOOD causes shown would
| be in order.
To Mr.. Blair we look to present this
matter properly. We are sure he will dc
it and we will all help him in any way
that we can. Mr.. Blair was not the
candidate of us all but he is now our rep
resentative and there is no politics in this
matter.
Collyer, Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07
ID. J. WILSON,

D. Wilson, of Glencoe township, YVES
in a great hurry to get home when our
reporter met him last Saturday. He came
to Trego county on April Goth, 1878, and
is consequently one Of our very Oldest
settlers. M. Fl. Johnson located in the
same neighborhood about the same time.
Charles Hillman and Harlow Orion had
been there for some time previous but we
cannot give the exact date. Sven Pear
son and Andrew johnson came the fol-
lowing spring. These gentlemen are all
residents of Trego county at this time.
Mr.. Wilson THINKS the country has i'm
proved great deal since he came and
thinks this is about as good a wheat
country as it would be possible to find.
Last year he had 125 acres of wheat
which averaged about Is bushels to the
acre, although he admits that his wheat
ground was not in the best of condition.
When Mr.. Wilson came here he had
nothing but team. Now he has 480
acres of good land, 40 head of cattle, 7
head of horses and the usual quantity of
farm implements required for his work.
He is well satisfied with Trego county
and says he expects to live here the rest
of his life. He is an intelligent. energetic
citizen and highly regarded by his neigh
bors.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07
December Doings.

Married = At the residence OF the
brides parents by the Rev. G. d. Moore
of Ellis, Saturday evening, December 81,
1892, MIR. 81. Fl. Harrington of Cheyenne,
Wyoming, to Miss Maud Staplin of Ellis.
Kansas. Miss Sadie Gaylord acted as
bridesmaid and Mr. Robert NJ. Cole as
best man. The wedding was very
pleasant and quiet affair, only few OF
the nearest relatives and friends being
present.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07
UNION PACIFIC TIME TABLE.
Notice to Land Buyers.

I have placed with me for sale some 40
quarter sections of Trego county lands.
all good farming land and well located.
Some rare bargains in the lot. Most all
can be bought on good terms. Come
and see me if you mean business.
JAMES KELLY, Treasurers Office,
1913 tt Wa-Keeney, Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

Mise Viola WEIGH received tele-
gram last Friday from Republic county
offering her five months school. She
at once accepted and took the first east
bound train expecting to begin her term
last Monday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

From December l4th I will take
cabinet photos for So per dozen, your
picture on silk handkerchief or twenty
five postage stamp size free with each
dozen. Standing photos $3.50 per dozen
without stamp size. Gallery back OF
Griffan & Holman's drug store. Mrs. l..
G. Ross & Co., Ellis, Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

w. A. Eppler, of Adair, was in Wa
Keeney last Friday night to consult with
DR.. Jones about growth on the cheek of
his little boy about 4 years old. 1t was
decided to be of cancerous growth and
that it should be cut out at an early day.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07
"A. h. Blair left Thursday ey

"A. 81. Blair left Thursday evening
for Topeka. Trego county is especially
fortunate at this time to have such an
able representative in the legislature.
His ability is conceded and his energy is
equal to his ability. T1ego county is
particularly interested in some local
measures and we are assured that every
thing possible will be done to secure
favorable legislation for them,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07
ROLL OF HONOR.
Embracing These Who have Lived
In Trego County for More Than
IL Observation-Disclosures.
r. q HOWE

La 6dT OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
7, s. HOWE
T. 8. Howe, of Adair, we found to be
loyal to the county of his adoption and he
has never had any intention Of going
from the time his eyes beheld
the beautiful prairies of Trego county.
Like most of the early pioneers be has
seen hard times and met with reverses,
but his faith never wavered and his cour-
age was undaunted.
Mr.. Howe came here on October %,
1879, and made settlement on his claim
in the northeast part of the county and
worked in Wa Keeney the following
spring and summer. His family did not
arrive until the spring of 1880.
Mr.. Howe landed here with an old
team and IS cents in money. He worked
upon the opera building and at painting.
In the meantime he lost one horse but
hired one and tried to farm. Didn't
raise much of crop that year and lost
the remaining horse. Times were very
hard and no work to be had, 80 leaving
his family on the claim he went to work
ON the Santa Fe road in 1881 and also
the following summer and winter.
1t was four miles to his nearest neigh
bors, Joshua Musgrave and Joseph Run
yon and it was six months before Mrs.
Howe saw woman except when she
went to town. Henry Cutler and daugh-
tiers called one day and it would not be
difficult to imagine that she was very
glad to see them.
There has been very perceptible i'm
provement in the country since that time.
It isn't the same at all. There have been
no hot winds to speak of for five or six
years. More rains. When he first came
the rains nearly all came from the north
west. They were terrific, came at long
intervals and ran right off without sink
ing into the ground. The rains now are
more gentle and more frequent.
Mr.. Howe has made his money raising
wheat and since 1880 and 1881 has been
quite successful. Has only had one fail
ure and then raised bushels to the acre
on one field and Is bushels on another
field. Since then has always raised from
Is to % bushels to the acre; 116 acres
averaged "a bushels to the acre. In 1892
113 acres averaged 81 bushels per acre.
Had IA acres of volunteer wheat last year
that made IA bushels to the acre. Never
farmed any until coming to Kansas and
had everything to learn. A great deal
depends upon the manner in which ground
is prepared for wheat. Good farming
will bring good results in this county
Oats not so certain as wheat, although
he has had fair crops the last two or three
years. His corn last year was good and
solid and made 81 bushels to the acre.
Mr.. Howe served three years in the
war in the Seventh Missouri infantry,
but does not belong to the G.. A. r. He
is comfortably situated, has good farm,
eight head of horses and mules, some cat.
tie, farm implements, etc., and all that be
has he has made here. He is an intelli.
gent, honorable citizen and of the kind
that have pluck enough to stay long
enough to enjoy the fruits of their labors.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

"A. J. Rhine and @. A. Aylsworth
remained in Wa-Keeney last Tuesday
evening to attend meeting of the Mod
ern Woodmen and r. F. Moore attended
meeting OF ths A. o. q. w.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

On the closing night Of the old year
the young women of Salina gave sleigh
Ing party to which all of the manageable
young men in the town were invited.
It was the last call for the dining car, 30
to speak,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

We are free to express the opinion
that somewhere on the plains of western
Kansas lives man who is competent to
invent machine for the purpose of COM
pressing hay, straw and weeds into solid
bricks for fuel. The points to be observed
in this invention are strength of machin-
cry and rapidity of action. A fortune
awaits the lucky inventor of such ma
OSboYne Farmer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

&C. E. Cosby had public auction of
his household goods last Saturday. Mr..
Cosby has been a resident of western
Kansas for long time and has great
fondDess for it yet, but other circum-
stances compel a change.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

Hon. J. n. Goodwin, of Ness county,
made us very pleasant call last Satur-
day. Mr.. Goodwin is populist and was
beaten by two votes for representative
and has contested bis opponents election.
We like Goodwin if he Is gentle and
hope to meet him again.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

The Kansas City (Kansas) Gazette of
December 81, we believe to be the best
paper ever issued in the state. For more
than year the Gazette has been steadily
improving and we are inclined to think
that the climax has not yet been reached.
As home product we take more than
ordinary interest in its success.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

County Attorney Aaron has begun
proceedings in the name Of the state
against the Merchants bank of Ellis ask
ing that its charter be forfeited for violat-
ing the state law in charging usurious in
terest. It will be made test case.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

Joseph Goble was in town early on
Tuesday morning to make homestead
entry on a quarter OF land in 24.11-22
which it appears had been overlooked by
seekers for government land.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

Nobody can give any good and
sufficient reason for the fact that the
male instructors of Kansas receive an
average monthly salary of $52.1O, while
the women who teach the young idea how
to shoot only receive $35. 40.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07
For Sale.

As have leased my farm will sell all
my farming implements and stock, to
wit: 25 head Of horses and colts, wagon,
harness, cultivator, plows, mower, har-
rows, rake, drill, disc, lister, roller, and
other machinery. W. 8. HARRISON. GIT
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

I'VE are exclusive agents for Dia-
mond cement plaster or stucco. Best
aud cheapest plastering material on
earth. Call for estimates and prices.
Verbeck & Lucas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Marshall sur
prised everybody by stepping off the east
bound train last Saturday evening. Since
their marriage they have been travelling
in California with view of locating, but
they evidently think that western Kansas
is good enough for them. We were all
glad to have them come back.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

"A. W. Purinton has placed his real
estate in the Banner peighborhood in the
hands of Sheriff Courtney for sale. This
property will oe sold very cheap
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

Charles Howard, of Hays, Colonel
Reynolds, of Grainfeld and Attorney
Saum, of Wa-Keeney, are each working
hard to convince President-elect Cleve-
land that they could fill the Office of reg
lister of the y. s. Land office at Wa-Kee-
ney to the complete satisfaction of all
concerned,-EHiS Re1fezv- Headlight.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07
A desperate battle occurred il

"A desperate battle occurred in the
mountains of North Carolina last Tues
day night. A lynching party attacked
the Jail and three murderers were taken
out and hanged, but eleven of the sher-
ifs force and nineteen of the mob were
killed before it accomplished its purpose.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

"A. Birom, of Cobbls Hill, British Co
lumbis, send us a money order issued at
Victoria, B. c., in payment for another
years subscription to the WORLD.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

Pancake, the populist elect from
Scott county, will have his place con-
tested. It may be that his cake win turn
ont % be dough after all.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

Our old friend Dick Hathaway has
purchased the Ness City Sentinel and con-
solidated it with the Lance of which he
was editor, retaining the name of Sentinel.
Dick has the ability and we believe the
intention to publish one of the best pa
pers in western Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

"A stranger remarked in our hearing
one day this week that Wa-Keeney was
the prettiest town for its size in Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07
Henry Schultz. one of the most relia

Henry Schultz, one OF the most relia-
BILE dealers in general merchandise in
western Kansas, has a new lad" in this
issue. Mr.. Schultz carries an immense
stock and generous treatment is always
accorded to his customers. Read what he
says,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

Pred Egger, Of Glencoe, called last
Saturday. Mr.. Egger had 300 acres of
wheat last year which will average about
IS bushels to the acre.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

Go to the depot when you will and
you will observe some of our farmers
unloading wheat.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

We have had some lovely weather
this week which was duly appreciated by
all except those engaged in putting up
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07
PROGRAM.
Farm Loans.

Do not borrow money on your land I'M
I'll You call and get my rates. ] have
money for Trego county loans.
w. E. 6AuN.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

p. 3, Hayes has returned from bust,
ness visit to Omaha. William Gregory
took care Of the stock ranch in Mr.
Hayes absence,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

The Banner neighborhood is repre-
scented this week by new correspondent
and we hope he win write often. Thanks.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

Mildred Shorthill. from the Saline
neighhorhood visited her friend Grace
WEIGH several days this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

Mrs. Lease is no longer candidate.
In her letter of withdrawal she strongly
declares for middle of the road populist.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

Il have the j. ]. Case, and Advance
threshers and Traction engines for sale.
Give me call before you buy elsewhere.
L. Schmitt.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

The cutest thing we have seen for
many day is the Columbus egg puzzle
at Bestor's. IL "a tt
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

The highest market price paid for
good butter and eggs at all times by
81. SCHULTZ
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07

In speaking of our proposed $4,000
mill last week, one OF the ciphers had
dropped out making it read $1,000.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-07
Dentistry.

I will be in Wa-Keeney on the 18th of
each month prepared to operate dentistry
10-17 M. TuLLEs, Oakley, Kansas.