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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23
KANSAS NOTES.
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An Emporia doctor recently perform
ed a surgical operation, and took his fee
in watermelons.
The Tartars take man by the ear to
invite him to drink with them. There
are no Tartars in Kansas and no Kan
sans in Tartary.
A St. Louis man has gone to the pains
and expense of telegraphing his congrat-
ulations to Col. Hughes upon his ''hon-
orable disgrace"
A man passed through Wellington the
other day bound for the strip with a
70O-pound load of bologna, and lot of
live dogs besides.
A Lawrence seed house sent two car
loads of seeds to Australia last week. 1t
is fact not generally known that D NJ
Ferry, the great seed man, raises all his
watermelon seeds in Kansas.
Last week the creamery at Ness City
made sale of car load of butter for
shipment to Boston, the cash payment
for which amounted to $2,055 70, nearly
all of which was paid to the farmers of
the county for cream.
An editor in Sylvan, Lincoln county,
has 10-year-old boy who can set COL
umn of solid primer type in day and
then have plenty of time to 90 fishing,
play ball and tie tin cans to the tails of
all the dogs in town.
The following is sample verse from
the Kansas cantata recently sang by the
Topeka Modocs:
The way to knock the chinch bugs out
Is just to grab one by the snout,
Then bore hole deep in his pate
Sufficient to inoculate;
Hold fast his legs, so he can't squirm,
Pour in a quart of cholera germ,
Plug up the hole, leave him at ease
Until he gets the dread disease;
Then let him loose among his mates
Until disease exterminates.
S. H. Dodge, editor of the Beloit Ga
zette, tells remarkable story about the
boarding of money by the farmers of
Mitchell and other counties in northern
Kansas. He says the farmers there
have more money than they ever had
before, and that they are burying it in
the ground for future use. Many of
them have never deposited in a bank
and others have withdrawn for fear of
failure. Dodge says he knows many
farmers who went into Beloit recently,
placed their roll of bills into can, and
then~had the timer solder it up tight
They would take it home and bury it in
secluded spot on their farms.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23
That Examination

Many teachers dread the examina-
lions which come annually, biennially
or trlennially at farthest, but under the
present system there seems no ayerting
the mill. The examinations. too, il
seems are growing harder and longer.
But why should they not2 Years ago q
teacher presented herself to the county
superintendent, (this was in some of the
eastern sisters, not in Kansas) answered
few rambling questions as likely about
the weather or neighbors as ANYTHING
else and if she struck" the county SUI.
perintendent favorably was granted q
certificate. In our own state years ago
each county examining board prepared its
own set of questions, but this was not
satisfactory, on the whole, for there was
an entire lack of uniformity in the diff
ferent counties of the state as to require
ments for certificates. To remedy this
defect, for it was defect, our present
plan by which the questions are prepar-
ed by state board of education consist
ing OF seven members was devised.
There seems to be more or less COM
plant from various portions of the state
just now because the questions are
growing longer and harder, especially
since the last additions to the state
board were made. The August exami-
nation was, we think, the longest yet
sent out and it is a matter of congratu-
lation that so many of our teachers
passed as well as they did. Reports
from other counties at the close of the
Normal Institutes held during the sum-
mer months shows that fewer of our ap-
plicants failed than did in many other
counties. And when we remember that
number of those who applied at the
close our Normal were young men and
women who simply wanted to see what
sort OF grade they could make and had
40 intention of teaching even if granted
a certificate, we think our percentage of
successful applicants is large
We believe the cause of education will
be benefited in the end by keeping our
standard high, and our teachers should
stick to the work of better preparation
and advance with the increase of re-
quirements demanded by the state board
of education. We believe our county
superintendent and associate examiners
should maintain their standard, or even
advance it, and while the present sever
ity of the state questions may seem to
word temporary hardship it will in the
end bring forth good fruit in the greater
efficiency of our schools.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23
MIDWAY SCRAPS.
MIDWAY, September 90, 1893

MIDWAY, September 90, 1893.
Rain needed for blowing.
Forage plenty and being put up in
good condition.
School begun in District Al last Mon.
day, Miss Bertha Mccartney, teacher.
Mr.. Morrell is on the sick list with
malarial fever but is rapidly recovering
Mrs. L. Redinger, of Missouri, is Wis.
iting few days with her brother, j
Briggs.
Samuel North met with painful &C.
cident last Saturday. He was running
a horse on the prairie; the horse stepped
in hole and fell throwing the rider and
bruised him up badly.
The social at Sheriff Courtney's last
Friday eve was an enjoyable time. There
were sixty-three present. The time was
spent in social converse, and vocal and
instrumental music Shortly after the
guests arrived the table was spread and
all partook of bountiful supper. The
party was gotten up in honor of Mrs.
Mollie Wills, of Denver, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Courtney. We noticed
quite number from Wa-Keeney. About
midnight the guests departed for home,
feeling well pleased with the evenings
entertainment. JACK.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

kansas is doing we'll at the Worlds
fair. Considering the distance which
the Kansans have to traverse to reach
the exposition the representation from
the Sunflower state has been highly
creditable. This is all the more crafty
ing as it proves that the people of Gov
ernor dwellings bailiwick are not so
ground down and oppressed by capital
lists and mortgage holders as Mrs. Lease,
Jerry Simpson and other calamitvites
would have us believe. People who are
grooming beneath the thumbscrew of the
usurer do not travel 500 or 600 miles to
see a Worlds fair or any other kind of a
show. They have neither the money
nor the inclination to do so. That SO
many thousands of Kansans have found
both the means and time to visit the ex-
position is pretty complete refutation
of the populist theory that the state is
going to the devil as fast as it can.-Chi-
cago Herald.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

A little boy of Mrs. McDonald's liv:
ing near here, fell against a red hot
stove and was fearfully burned The
pain was terrible, and it was thought
the burn was so severe as to scar the
child for life. / sold the lady bottle
Of Chamberlain's Pain Balm, which, af-
ter greasing the sore, she applied. II
soon removed all the fire and eased the
pain, and in ten days the boy was well,
no trace Of the scar remaining. J. d.
McLAren, Keysport, Clinton county, Ill.
For sale by Jones & Gibson.
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Rates are Cheap

to Chicago and the Worlds Fair is more
attractive than ever. If you intend to
visit the Greatest Show ON Earth" go
now. The weather is delightful for trav-
cling and sig htseeing. Maximum COM
fort on the Vestibuled trains of the
Union Pacific and Chicago & Alton R..
r. To Chicago without change at Kan
sas City. E. A. LEWIS, Agent,
Wa-Keeney, Kansas.
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The president on Sentember 10 60

The president on September 10 sent
the following nominations to the senate
William P. Hornblower, of New York,
to be associate justice of the supreme
court of the United States. This nomi-
nation was made to I'll the place made
vacant by the recent death of Justice
Samuel Blatchford. James J. Van Allen.
of Rhode Island, to be ambassador ex-
traordinary and minister plenipotentia-
ry to Italy. Abraham Frakes, of Digh-
ton, Kansas, to be register of the land
office at Wa-Keeney, Kansas. Allen B.
Briscoe, of Bloomington, Illinois, to be
receiver of public moneys at Wa-Keeney,
Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23
The Midway Plaisance

contains many attractive features: 40 do
the Pullman Vestibuled trains of the
Union Pacific and the Chicago & Alton
r. r. No tiresome lay-oyer or trouble
some change OF cars at Kansas City en-
route to Chicago.
For additional information see
E: A. LEWIS, Agent,
Wa-Keeney, Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

MIR. Mccall, who lives in the north
part of the county, had the misfortune
to lose thirty-eight head of cattle from
some unknown disease last week. State
Veterinarian Pitchard, of Topeka, was
summoned and arrived in Wa-Keeney
Monday and went to Mr.. McCalls farm
and examined the cattle. He told sew
eral parties that it was anew disease
and that cattle were dying all over the
state from some cause or other.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23
MO. PACIFIC TIME TABLE.
UNION PACIFIC TIME TABLE.

liable quarter section of land or a choice
town lot. It was free for all with more
than thousand entries and not single
scrub horse in the lot. A fifteen mile
race over rough and dangerous ground.
While the general surface was level
there were occasional gulches extremely
dangerous to cross and the high grass
concealed the habitations of skunks,
coyotes and prairie dogs with which this
country literally abounds.
The horses and riders became excited.
It could not be otherwise and if it had
been race for life it could not have
been more earnest. We presume you
have all read description in the papers
fuller than we have time to give. In
fact it seems to us impossible to convey
any idea of the scene further than to
give a few of the salient points and allow
the readers imagination to conceive the
rest.
From the circuitous route we were
obliged to take it was at least Is miles
to Alva from our starting point. For
the first few miles we did not urge our
horses. AS before intimated, they too
had entered into the spirit of the run
and we were compelled to hold them
back. This we did as well as we could
believing that it was more question of
endurance than absolute speed. After
few miles we began passing many who
had started with the greatest speed AID
we continued to pass them all the way.
The government land office was visible
about three miles away and then the
grand rush began. A portion of that
distance was very rough and sandy but
no difference. Whips were applied and
the painting horses urged to greater
speed for the finish. The noble animals
responded calamity and we doubt if
Clusters charge was a grander one.
When the town site was reached the con-
fusion was indescribable. Only the cor
ners OF blocks were marked and these by
small stakes which were in many in
stances hidden by the tall grass. And
when stake was found it could not be
told which way the lot fronted. Many
who had ample time to select good lots
were left out entirely because they be-
came bewildered and did not know
where to go or what to do. Some set
tied in the streets and some on the gov
eminent reservations. The horsemen
beat the train about ten minutes and
only few who came that way received
valuable Saum could not get
a good business lot for that reason and
would not take poor one.
The worst feature, to us, during the
whole day, was being compelled to stand
on our lots in the hot sun to hold them.
After the long ride it was very trying
and our poor horses who made it posi-
bic for Us to win were almost famished
for water which we could not procure for
them.
A few accidents occurred. One or
two men we're killed and several horses
badly injured. Our party, as we write.
are all in our tent safe and sound, but
some are claiming OF being fatigued.
The facilities for writing are not good
md, besides, we only started to write a
lew lines, and we must leave our impress
lions OF the country and city etc. until
another time.
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A Good Thing to Keep at Hand
From the Troy (Rausasl Chief

Some years ago we were very much
subject to severe spells of cholera NOR
bus; and now when we feel any of the
symptoms that usually proceed that all
ment, such as sickness at the stomach.
diarrhea, ETC., we become scary. We
have found Chamberlain s Collie, Cholera
and Diarrh9a Remedy the very thing to
straighten one out in such cases, and al
ways keep it abeHt. We arenot writing
this for pay testimonial, but to let our
readers know what is agood thing to
keep handy in the house, For sale by
Jones 4 Gibson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

Persons troubled with chronic diar-
rhea should try Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. Many
cases have been cured by it after all else
failed and skilled physicians were pow
erless. For sale by Jones & Gibson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23
To Go or Not to Go

to the Worlds Fair is the question. Go,
by all means. Rates are cheap, travel
ing is pleasant and the accommodations
offered travellers on the Vestibuled
trains of the Union Pacific and Chicago
q Alton h. r. unsurpassed. No change
or lay-over at Kansas City.
For additional information call on the
Union Pacific Agent,
E. A. LEWIS,
Wa-Keeney, Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

". Robinson, who has been seriously
i'll for long time, had to have part of
his foot amputated, modification hav-
ing set in. DR.. Jones assisted by DR..
Winslow, of Oakley, performed the op-
Grafton last Sunday Mr.. Robinson, we
are glad to state, is doing nicely consid-
ering his old age.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

DIR. Gibson and his family, with
Mrs. Yard, left Hays on last Tuesday to
take up permanent residence in New
York City. DR.. Gibson intends to take
postgraduate course in one of the city
hospitals HAYS CITY Sentinel.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

ALI that honesty, experience and
skill can do to produce perfect pill,
has been employed in making De Witt s
Little Early Risers. The result is a
specific for sick headache, biliousness
and consultation. Jones & Gibson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

Little vegetable health producers
De Wits Little Early Risers cures ma
larious disorders and regulates the stom-
ach and bowels, which prevents head
ache and dizziness. Jones & Gibson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

One word describes it-''perfection. ("
We refer to De Wits Witch Hazel
Salve, cures obstinate sores, burns, skin
disease and is a we'll known cure for
piles. Jones & Gibson,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

Among the incidents of childhood
that stand out in bold relief, as our
memory reyerts to the days when we
were young, none are more prominent
than severe sickness The young moth
er yividlv remembers that it was Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy cured her of
Group, and in turn administers it to her
own offspring and always with the best
results. For sale by Jones & Gibson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23
A Bargain

The north half of the southeast quar-
ter and the north half of the southwest
quarter of SECTION ~, township Is south
of range rs west, will be sold very cheap
for cash if taken soon. Inquire at this
Office.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

"A. E. Sigler met with a serious acct
dent last Friday, While working at his
shop just north of the court house, 2x4
that was standing against the side of
the shop was blown down by strong
north wind striking him on the arm be-
tween the wrist and elbow, breaking the
arm.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

Jacob Wolf will sell at public sale
in Wa-Keeney, Kansas, on Saturday,
September %, 1898, at Mead's livery
stable, 10 head of work horses and colts.
The work horses will range in weight
from 1000 toll 300 lbs. each. Terms
cash. Sale to commence at ! O'Clock p.
m. s. \. Wolf. auctioneer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

F. H. Monroe, of Denver, Colorado,
former Wa-Keeney boy, spent Sunday
in the city. His many friends here are
glad to know that he is doing good
business in Denver
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23
For sale-One small iennet s1e IN

For sale-One small jennet $12, one
extra good jennet $50, one jennet colt
$lS, one good jennet colt $50, one heavy
plug horse $15, one 800 lbs. horse, good
farm horse $25. If not sold before noon
of Saturday, September 23d, they will be
offered for sale at 2 o'clock p. M on
above date. Will be sold at Lawrence's
barn, w. B. Robinson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

w. E. Saum returned last Tuesday
from the Cherokee strip. He reports
all the Wa-Keeney people doing well.
He will return to the strip after court
adiourns.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

De Wits Witch Hazel Salve cures piles.
De Wits Witch Hazel Salve cures burns.
De Wits Witch Hazel Salve cures sores.
De Wits Witch Hazel Salve cures ulcers.
Jones & Gibson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

Agents (male or female) make $40 a
day. New invention. Every household
must have it. Small outlay, big profits.
Perfection Mig. Co., 155 St Clair ST.,
Cleveland. o. 90 st
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

Ignorance of the merits of De Wits
Little Early Risers is a misfortune.
These little pills regulate the liver, cure
headache, dyspepsia, bad breath, con-
stipation and biliousness. Jones & Glib
son.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-sunday school at
u 10 A. NJ, r. q. Wilson, superintendent.
Preaching at IL a. m, and 1880 p. m. Prayer meet
ing Wednesday evening at 1870, p. m. La
dies Missionary Society fourth Thursday Of each
month at 800 P. NJ, Mrs. W. H Damn, president.
cordial invitation is extended to everyone
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

The New York 7r'6~ne 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.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

Miss Bertha Vermond returned
from Hays Saturday evening, where she
has been visiting her grand parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Winters.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

DIR. Borah, of Grinnell, was in Wa
Keeney last Thursday, having been
summoned here by the illness of his lit
tie child. o
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

Mr.. and Mrs. George Mckinley rep
resented the Ogallah Sunday school at
the convention last Thursday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

Charles Murphy and family, of
Great Bend, who have been visiting his
sister, Mrs. E. w. Priestly, returned to
their home Tuesday morning.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

Quite a number of Wa-Keeney pee
pie attended the social last Friday even
ing at Sheriff Courtney s farm near Ban
ner.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

Mrs. WinterbuFn returned last We'd
nesday from La Crosse, Kansas, where
she had been visiting relatives for some
time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

Prof. Opp arrived in Wa-Keeney
from the east last Friday. We are glad
to welcome him back and wish him sue
cess as principal of our schools.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

l. and Fourth Sundays In each month, at IL q. N.
and 7: so p. M, at the Court House. Ladies' Guild
meets third Thursday in each month.
cordial invitation Is extended to every one to as
sist in our services.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

If you can afford to be annoyed with
sick headache and constipation, don't
use De Wits Little Early Risers for
these pills will cure them. Jones & Glib
SON
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

Hill P. Wilson's family will leave
Wa-Keeney the first of the week and
take UP their residence in Hays.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

George Baker, Jr. returned from
Chicago Saturday evening.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

We are authorized to state that Mrs
H. Street has charge of the Street hard
ware and implement store.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

Prof. Boyd (the rainmaker) arrived
last Sunday from the eastern part of the
state.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

Eli McCollum attended meeting
of the Northwestern Kansas Baptist as
ISOLATION at Hill City this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

George Philip, of the land office
who has been i'll for several months, II
able to be around.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

Mrs. r. G. Wilson returned from
her Iowa trip last Saturday evening after
an absence of two months.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

The Omnicrat will hereafter grind
from the the building vacated by F. c.
Swiggett.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

California canned and evaporated
fruits of all kinds-new crop-at II.
Schultz.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

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, 1893-09-23

-ObserYe the quality and prices OF
shoes at Bestor's. 8-5
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Mr.. Evans, recently of the Saline,
now occupies the residence just north of
George l. Verbeck's.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

The highest market price paid for
good butter and eggs at all times by II
Schultz
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

s.. L. Shorthill and family visited
with relatives in Norton county las
week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

Bon-Ton Blended coffee-the best
at III. Schultz.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

Little Kilby Borah has been quite
sick the past week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

There are twenty-five cases on thu
docket for this term of court.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

Henry Cutler, of Ogallah, was il
Wa-keeney last Saturday.
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City.
CHURCHES.

NJ E. CHURCH-Sunday school ut 10 O'Clock A.
kN1s NJ, John II. March. superintendent. Preaoh-
meeting at II O'Clock M. General prayer meet
ing Thursday at 7:S0 O'Clock P. NJ. Ladies' prayer
meeting Wednesday at O'Clock P. N. Epworsh
League meetings Tuesday at 7:S0 O'Clock p. II. a
cordial invitation Ia extended to all.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

Something new in trunks at Bestor's
Call and examine. 5-27 tt
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

Reuben Burns, of Ogallah, made
this Office pleasant call last Thursday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-23

For bargains in all kinds of goods 60
to Henry Schultz.