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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13
First Publication in yo1cr Nov. o, 1904.

In the probate count Sumner county. Stats
OF Kansas.
Estate Of John ZOok. deceased,
Creditors and all ether persons interested
In the aforesaid estate are hereby notified tbat
at the next regular ter Of the above namQs
court 10 be begun and held In its cour
room In the court be use in the city Of Wei
n.ngton. Sumn'r county, Kansas, on the first
Monday in the month OF January, A. ID. 1895
! shall, on the Sth day OF January, 1896, at D
y CLOCK ans, apply 10 said court for a fun
and final settlement of nv account as admin
lstratOr Of said estate.
ber 1894 DAVID ZOOE
Administrator Of said estate. ltl6
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13

tratiOns from sacred and prOfane his
tory, greatly'ItO the delight of the
large audience. { Certainly the Chris
tian church is indeed fortunate in Sc
curing one so eloquent and capable
as Mr.. Harlanto be its pastor. AT
Gibson Champion.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13

Hon. Thos. George was down from
Kansas City last week looking
after his business interests here.
Tom shocking well and feeling well
enough, having recovered from the
shock the election returns gave him.
But then he used to be accustomed
to this sort of medicine. While re-
siding in Wellington he was the
Democratic nominee for congressman
in this district and at another time
! for lieutenant governor. When he
moved TO Missouri he naturally
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13

Conductor Phillips and friends who
were hunting recently in the Strip re-
port plenty of game. The hunters
who made up this party were not
much on the shoot, however, as they
only brought in six skunks ard tried
to pass them off for prairie sQuinels
Phillips is all right on the railroad,
but Bob Boswell says he can't shoot a
little bit.-KiOWa Review.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13

County Clerk Sadler received six
statements o expenses from township
candidates Thursday, but did not
file them, because the time allowed
by law expired Wednesday.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13
First Publication in VOICE Nov. -. 1894.
NOTICE OF FINA SETTLEMENT

In the Probate Court, Sumner county.
state Of Kansas.
Estate OF W. :. Conn. deceased.
Creditors and all otherI ersOns interested
the aforesaid estate, ar, hereby notified
mat al the next regular {, rm OF the above
AIMED court, To be begun and held i'm IN
c urt room in the court h, use in the citvnf
Nellinston' Sumner county. Kansas. on the
4 81 Monday in the month Of January. A. ID
R'a l SHALL ON tine 9Th day,f January. 1895
2 ~ O'Clock a. IN, apply to said court for
Il il ana hnal settlement Of my account as
a. ministratriX Of said estate.
Witness my hand this 10th day Of Novem.
,,. MARY n. CONN,
Administrative of said estate. Itl6
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13

Guy P. Benton, a brother of Clar-
ence Benton of this city. has been
appointed assistant state Superintend-
ent of public instruction. Mr.. Ben
ton has long been prominent in
struGtor of the state, and for some
time past, has been in charge of the
Fort Scott schools. The position is
quite an honor and we are glad to see
Mr.. Benton get it.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13

The official count of the election re,
turns in Oklahoma show that DR.. R.
H. Walling was elected to the lower
house of the legislature by plurality
of eleven votes,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13

Ivan D. Rogers purchased the H.
NJ. Hickman property on north A
street yesterday and will hereafter
live in a home of his own. The con-
sideratiOn was $1,000.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13

The Enid Wave, IN speaking of j.
M. TreSter, formerly of this city
says be intends to begin the erection
of large brick block at an early day.
In the mean tine he will ship several
car loads of goods from Fort Worth
and open a store.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13

Thirty thousand bushels of wheat
we've sold here Thursday at price
almost equal to 50 cents per bushel.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13

Mr.. and Mrs. 0. c. Weeden, former
lyOf this city, returned Thursday
from two months visit in Wiscon-
sin and Iowa points. They remained
last night with friends in this city
and left this morning for their home
in Creek township.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13

Isaac G. Reeds occupation in the
state penitentiary up to date has
been "peeling" potatoes in the kitch-
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13

Township Trustee E. J. Penny.
packer has been around this week
making inquiries regarding those OF
our citizens who are in the most
Strengthened circumstances and are
likely to require assistance this
winter. So far he has found but
three, and they will be partially
self-supporting.-SOuth Haven New
Eta.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13
TEN PAGES.
LOCAL NEWS.

The missionary entertainment to be
given in the parloTs IF the NJ. E.
church is postponed to Dec. 10Th.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13

A letter from S. Crane, dated the
It'll, is pOstmarked Men, his, Ten
neSSee. He is on his way south tn
New Orleans. lie stated that the
rain was falling in torrents where he
WAS.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13

Last Sunday night John Crowley
an emplOye of the Rock Island met
with serious and painful accident.
He was just in the act of stepping
down stairs in The dark at his board.
ing house, when he missed his footing
and fell headlOng all the way down.
crushing his arm. DR.. Robertson VAS
sOmmoned and under his care Mr.
Crowley is doing nicely.-CaldweIl
News.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13

A board of condemnation commits
sioners in Kay county, o. T., took the
oath of Office Thursday and COM
menced the necessary work of con-
demning a right Of way for the Okla
homa Central railroad through that
county. This road is to start from
Hunnewell in this county.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13

The wires which were stretched
across the court room in the hope of
improving its acoustic properties have
had very little effect. The court
room is still the most miserable place
in the county in which to either
speak Or hear.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13

Probate Judge Naugle received a
letter last Thursday from J. W. Bry-
ant, of Tisdale, COwley county, in
forming him that his daughter,
Laura, seventeen years of age, had
eloped with James, or MEL, " Strick-
land, and asking him not to issue a
marriage license to them if they came
here, but to notify him.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13

Green is the only township in the
county that had no delinquent taxes
last year. Every penny Of 1898 taxes
assessed in the township was paid.
In this respect Green stands solitary
and alone.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13

The blue grass regions of Kentucky
cannot equal the fall grazing afforded
in Southern Kansas by the early sOwn
wheat. The stock here is now ia ex-
cellent condition and a great portion
of it will 60 through the winter on
the wheat field without feed of
grain, and will come out in the spring
fat and sleek. Kansas is a hard cOun-
try to head off, anyhow.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13

counted on tbat,state always going
his way politically, but even Missouri
went back on democracy this time
and Tom is taking medicine out Of
the same old bottle again.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13

f. A. Parsons who is well known
in Wellington as a former member #
the firm of c. G. Larned & c., is to
be tried in Kingman this week on a
charge Of wrecking the Farmers and
Drover's bank of that city. The
Kingman county commissioners have
called on the attorney general for
assistance to prosecute the case as
their present county attorney is an
important witness in the case.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13

In police court Friday one Of the
Hizer boys and the StOrk boy plead
guilty in the Webster. McCOOk cases
and each was fined $500 and costs.
There are now five of these defend
ants working their way to freedom
again in the public streets. Mack
Tucker and Walter Dick have appeal
ed their cases to the district court
The other Cases have been continued
until tomorrow.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13

A very pleasant time was whiled
away at Co. B social given Saturday
night at the armOry hall. a large at
tendance greeted the program which
was rendered very creditably to all
performers. About 200 people were
present. One of the best features of
the program was the violin solo work
by James Smith. Everyone present
reports an excellent entertainments.
and thank the boys of Co. B for it.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13

Two car loads of stolen cattle ar.
rived in the city last Sunday. They
were stolen in the territory and
shipped from Curtis, o. T. The cars
were intercepted at this place by
Walter Lyons, chief inspector of the
Northwest Texas Cattle Association,
and the brands were identified. The
cattle were unloaded here and will be
returned at once to their owner.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13

Quite a number of the converts at
the services which have been in pro-
greSs at Seventy-Six Center under d.
rection of Rev. j, R. Milsap, were
baptized yesterday afternoon in the
baptistry IF the Baptist church.
Twenty-Five or thirty converts were
baptized by Rev. Milsap before vast
assembly of peOple.-Mail, Monday.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13

Each member of the famous Win.
field base ball club. which played the
memorable state championship
games against EmpOria last season, is
in receipt of a handsome gold badge,
Walter and Oryille Frantz were mem,
bers of that club and have each re.
ceived a badge, The ten designs
cost the citizens of Winfield an even
500.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13

Some excitement was created at the
public library room Saturday evening
by the explosion of gasoline. A small
gasoline stove has been placed in the
room, upon which to boil coffee for a
beverage for those who desire 1t dur
ing their reading hours. This stove
had just been placed in the room, and
it seems that those in charge Of it
were not acquainted with its manage
ment. Too much gasoline had been
turned on and the explosive fluid ran
down over the floor. Sumner Whit
son saw something was wrong and
lighted match to enable him to dis
cover the trouble, But the gas had
saturated the atmosphere and when
the match was lighted an explO ion
occurred by the gas in the air being
ignited. Mr.. Wilson's face was
quite badly burned, but not seriously.
No other damage was done.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13

A Wellington visitor to Winfield
tells a sad story of the horrible acct
dent which befell an old man at that
place Saturday eve. Just as the train
from this city pulled up to the VIM
field depot, rather aged farmer who
was aboard attempted to cross be-
tween cars, when he fell beneath the
wheels and was crushed. His body
was severed about midway and he lay
dying in halves upon the track just in
front of the Winfield depot. His
name is not known to US.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13

Wellington Lodge No. 119, D. of H
of the A.O.U'W., held their regular
semi-annual election of officers Thurs.
day night in the A.0.U.W. hall. The
following were the officers elected
Mary n. Raglan, c. of H.; Lena B
Aldridge, L. of H.; Ruth King, C. OF
c.; Minnie L. Corder, Recorder; Mrs
j. j. Dean, Financier; Mrs. G. B.
Dean, Receiver; Ella COrder, Sister
Usher; Annie Kinney, Inside Watch
Mrs A. A. Raglan, Outside Watch
Annie Kinney, Trustee; Nellie Cooper
Representative; Olive Robinson, AL
ternate; DR.. Martin, Medical Examin
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-13

Clerk Of said District JOur
Ivan Rogers. Attorney for plaintiff.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-12-20
North laInoine.

North Lamoine.
Alton Trip, who has made an ex-
tended canyassiug tour through the
northern part of the state, has returned.
Capt. Jesse Bragdon of the schooner -.
F. Coolidge" arrived at Laguayra, S. A.,
the 9th. He reports a very rough pass
age.
In the last issue OF THE AMERICAN,
YOUR West Sullivan corresp ondent asks
who can beat the 3o0-pound spring pig.
would reply that North Lamoine can and
has. Henry Coggins killed spring pig
which tipped the scales at 3l6 pounds.
Last Friday our community was called
upon to pay the last tribute OF respect to
an aged wife and mother, Eliza J. Young,
who died after q long and distressing i'll
ness Although nm invalid for nearly
three years she bore il patiently and
calmly She never publicly professed
religion, or united with any church; but
in her last days expressed willingness
to go, trusting in Jesus as her strength
and Redeemer. \ husband and three sons
survive her, the only daughter going on
many years before.
Asan erroneous story has been circulated
concerning the well-knoWn pedestrian,
John c. Walls, who for years made an
annual tour through Hancock and Wash
ington counties, and being in possession
of facts concerning the aforesaid story, |
beg leave, to contradict it through the
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-12-20
south ii.iIIcuCi.

south Ii.nc"cn,
Nearly ali The young ladies Of this
locality are away st school ,nis winter.
Miss Bertha NJ. Wooster left home
Thursday for Castine, where she viii
attend the Normal school.
People in this locality are enjoying good
health SO far this winter. This is very
agreea bic to the community, but unprotit-
able for the doctor.
Miss Blanch smith returned last Thurs
day from Portland, where she has been
employed in the dressmaking business
for the past four months.
Capt. h. c. Hagerthy, who, the past
season. has been doing quite an extensive
farming business, has commenced on the
frame for another large hay barn.
r. H. Young has large lot of fur which
he has been buying during the fall.
Among his collections may be found fox,
lynx, otter, mink, wild cat tame cat,
skunk and rat skins
O. w. Young, Who met with a severe
accident a while ago mt Ellsworth, is
slowly recovering. He is able to sit up IA
portion OF the time every day and walk
about the house II little.
William :. Cuggins, who has been
employed as principal OF the Bar Hsrbor
grammar school, Is at home for two
weeks vacation, after which he will
return to teach the winter term.
O. b. Pctfcngilt has purchased lot of
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-12-20
Another Long-Distance Electric Road.

Another Long-Distance Electric Road.
1t is announced that an electric road is
to be constructed between Lewiston and
Augusta. 1t is said on good authority
that syndicate of wealthy capitalists is
behind scheme to construct system of
electric lines traversing the State.
The contemplated line is planned to
run through Sabattus, Wales, Leeds
junction, Monmouth, Winthrop, and
then across to Augusta.
From Lewiston another electric road is
outlined, to pass in a southerly direction,
connecting at Yarmouth with road
which is to be built from Portland.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-12-20

charge of depositing poison contrary to
the law. Mr.. Bridges, to guard against
the depredations of foxes, surrounded his
farm with poisoned meat considerably
within the distance limit forbidden by
the statute. Some two weeks ago
valuable dog belonging to Frank Beal
was poisoned. The trial took place before
Judge l.. L. Chase in the Western
Hancock municipal court Thursday.
=. ". King, vi E;;is~ ortiz, appeared Tor
defendant. Mr.. Bridges was fined $40,
the minimum punishment for the offense.
He appealed.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-12-20
The Granite Industry.

The granite industry of Maine suffered
somewhat during the past year, owing to
the hard times, business depression and
slim market. In the census of 1890 this
State ranked second as a granite pro-
Queer, both in quantity and quality.
The output in Maine is about S300O,O0C
annually, and the greatest quantity is
probably procured along Penobscot bay,
especially at Deer !5io, which is great
granite section. The industry is having
gradual increase, and new fields are
being opened
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-12-20
COUNTY NEWS.
r,r additional County Netes see other pages

THE AMERICAN has subscribers at IO6
of the IIG post-oFces in Hancock county;
all the other papers in the county COM
bined do NOT reach so many. THE AMER
1c.E Is re. ~ o"!y rcper printed in
Hancock county, and has nerer claimed to
be. but it is the onlu paper that can prop
erly, be called COUNTY paper; all the
rest are merely local papers. The circuia-
tion of TIE AMERICAN, barring the Bar
Harbor Records summer list, is larger
than that of all the other papers printed
in Hancock county.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-12-20
Country Produce.

Beans.
Improved Yellow Eye, per bush..... 80 a3 90
Pea, hand picked, per bu..............25 80 1900
Peas:
Improved per bu (seed) .............."...2.50
Butter.
Creamery per Observation-Disclosures. 80
Dairy Observation-Disclosures. IS
Cheese.
Best factory new per b.....................i5
Best dairy (new).. Observation-Disclosures. 10
Dutch (ImportedD..... ....................l.l0
Eggs.
Fresh laid, per doz... 80
Hay.
Best loose, per ton........... ............ II
Meadow. ...-........'...... D
Straw.
Loose ...-....... v 81 :
Baled. : q "
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-12-20
Hall Quarry.

Hail tgulrIy.
Mrs. ii. NJ. c. Estes visited Hall Quarry
Dec. IA and reorganized Gray Granite
lodge, which will hold regular meetings
Wednesdays. Following are the names of
new officers: l.. D., Benjamin Colt; c. T.,
Mrs. Amanda DevereauX; V. T., Mrs.
Emma Doyle; Chap, Mrs. Cinda Young
Sec, Mrs. Ada Ring; f. s., Isaac Gilley;
Treas, Miss Caddie Devereaux; M,
Arthur Robinson; c., Miss Emma Young !;
p. 9 r, Stillman Joyce. Mt. Desert
Island has now eleven new lodges, which
with the two Older ones make thirteen
watch-towers of educational temperance.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-12-20

south BIurhiil.
Miss Josie Bowden is attending high
school at Bluehill.
Mrs. Isabel Dunham, of sedgwick, is
spending the winter here with Mrs.
Charles Henderson.
Mrs. Carrie Henderson and Mrs.
Getchell are both ON the sick list, and a
number of others have severe colds.
Frank Sibley, Mr.. Green and Mr.
Houghton, of Boston, are down here for
a few days during the hunting season.
Dec Is.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-12-20
ELLSWORTH ETS.
WEDNESDAY, December 10, 1894.

WEDNESDAY, December II, 1871.
sAINE LAW BOARDING WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
bushel of Liverpool salt shall weigh 60 pounds, and
bushel of Turks Island salt shall weigh u pounds.
The standard weight OF bushel of potatoes, In good
order and fit for shipping, is 81 pounds.
The standard weight of bushel OF beans in good or
der and h for shipping, is 81 pounds OF wheat bees,
ruta baga turnps and peas, 60 pounds; of corn, %
pounds; of onions 81 pounds; of carrots, English tur
nlps rye inutan meal, Oh pounds; OF Dariey ana
buckwhea As pounds; of oats ~ pounds even meas
by agreement.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-12-20

North Hancock.
Elbridge Milliken is at home from Bar
Harbor.
Mrs. Martha Marshall has been quite ill
but is now improving.
The infant daughter of Mrs. George
Marshall is very ill with pneumonia.
Mrs. h. S. Dodge is now occupying her
new house. Her husband is at home for
a few days.
Mrs. Naomi Dow is quite i'll at the home
Of her daughter, Mrs. William T. Moore,
Ellsworth Falls.
Sherman Mcfarland and Vic X. Smith
are at home from Bar Harbor, W here they
have been employed the past season.
The West Hancock union sewing circle
held sale and entertainment at the
school-house in this place Saturday even
ing, the 18th. There was a large attend
ance. The evening passed pleasantly,
and was much enjoyed by all present.
Little Miss Mile Violet Young's sing
ing, Three Little Kittens" was the best
feature Of the entertainment. The sing
ing by the choir was fine. Cake and
coffee were served after the entertain
ment. The net proceeds were sd.
Dec. Il. MACK.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-12-20

EasthrooI.
The young folks are enjoying the fine
skating.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Meltiah Bragdon.
r. w. Dyer and John DeMeyer killed
pigs tipping The scales at 300 pounds.
Elmer Glow expects to run his saw
mill this winter, to saw stave and spool
wood.
\ Christmas tree and entertainment
will be held at the town hall on Christ :
mas night.
\ pound party at George Buffers one
evening last week called out a large num-
Der of people, both Old ana young, and
gave Mr.. Buffers family a good pounding.
Whiting Kingman, an aged and re-
spected citizen, met with a serious acct
dent on thursday last, breaking his leg
by a fall. Or. Debeck was called Mr.,
Kingman IS comfortable at present writ
ing.
Dec. 10.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-12-20
THE BIC HOLIDAY STOCK
COME
THE ELEGANT PRESENTS
-ARE NOW ON EXHIBITION AT
N. GALLERIES.

The smewd buyers getting the first pick from grand dis
play you desire cheap grade of goods do not call on
do not sell them.
We offer fair grade of goods, but prices they cheap
than poor and trashy The majority of people in this
section fair grade goods at reasonable price We
have always given them such The fact that do larger bust
than all the other dry goods dealers combined the
public believes in dealing where they get reliable goods
sonable price.
We the happy position of having the capital ability and
determination sell the best goods in the best for
least money 1t impossible tell what We have in the
line Holiday Goods YOU the display appreciate
the multitude of appropriate presents offer for and all
old and young
AS you the the first which will your eye
display of Umbrellas specially bought for the Holiday trade
We have these from 81 $500 They beautiful goods
and worthy of your consideration.
On our front have display Fancy Goods
knck-knacks The consists of all the novelties, such
Ceuoid and Plush Cases, handkerchief and Glove Boxes
Books Stationery Pocket-boo and other things. All Of
these popular goods popular prices YOU do
spend more than cents find something there up
So