davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-21
The Pretty Miss Wants Damages.

DELAWARE, O., May 21.-Frankie Brown,
school teacher, has sued 7. S. Maloney,
school director, for $4,000 for reporting
that she is guilty of theft, forgery and
attempted murder. Several sudden deaths
have occurred in the neighborhood where
the pretty miss has been teaching, and Ma
loney claims that the last victim was his
wife
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-21

LEXINGTON, KY. May 2l.-The petition
that has been gotten up here was for
warded to Washington asking Colonel
breckenridge to withdraw from the race
for reelection to congress from the Ash
land district 1t bore the signatures of a
score of old friends of Colonel Breckin-
ridge vino want some other man in his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-21
Tool i. xyback mt willie.

KANSAS CITY. May 2l.-At the meeting
of the w. C.. I. L. here the resolutions
adopted in mass-meeting by the women of
Lexington. KY, denouncing Colonel
Breckenridge and calling for a better
standard of morality were declared in
dorsed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-21
Fatal storm In Ts xas.

DALLAS, Tex, May 2l.-A storm near
WaXahatchie destroyed the house of a
farmer named Merrnan. killing him and
his wife and badly injuring their three
children and two young men stopping
thar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-21

Ncrvtus debility in eth sey. however In
duccd. speedily, thoroughly and permanently
cured. Address, wiih 10 cents in stamps for re-
ply a,d book of psssic slarr. Worlds Dis2eus ry
Medical ss.cciato ess Main street, Bun ,l,. New
York
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-21
The Alix-l'ixIey Case Decided.

CHICAGO. May 2i.-The board of appeals
OF the National Trotting association gave
n decision in the Alix-PiXley case. They
decided that from the evidence there was
NO conspiracy to defeat Alix established
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-21
sonder, TaIk. Of q Compromise.

LEAvENwOETH, Kan, May 2l.-"Gener-
al" Sanders has secured his release on
$500 and returned from Topeka on COM
promise with the Missouri Pacific officials,
By the terms Of which the army will he al
lowed to resume its journey to Washing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-21

..Our little girl had red punches
break out all over her body. After
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla three
months the punches disappeared. :"
Mrs. E. A. Langrehr, Caperon, Ill.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-28

will spend at least q portion of her
time in her old home with her daugh-
ter. Her old friends are glad to well
come. her to our midst again. 80
The Christmas tree at Diamond is
said to have been a flaming success.
The program was fully Icarried out
and Mr.. Robberts.is surely to be COM
plimented on his ability as manager.
There was a goodly array of useful
and practical presents on the tree.
The protracted meeting at Diamond
closed Sunday night, as Rev. Gamble
expects to begin series of meetings
at Pleasant Valley next Sabbath. The
result of the meeting at Diamond is
IA conversions and 16 accessions to the
Church. Rev. Gamble is in no sense
a sensationalist,. but a Bible preacher,
and brings Holy Writ. to the support
of all his arguments in such a manner
that even the most unwilling skeptic
can but hearken if he believes the
Bible an inspired volume. And his
social qualities open for him the doors
Of every home, even among those who
are not members of the Church.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-28
PRAIRIE DELL.


(drs. NJ. ], Barth is the authorized reporter
and agent for the REGISTER at Prairie Dell
Those desiring to subscribe may do so through
her, and any assistance rendered her in gather
ing the news Of the neighborhood VIII be ap-
preciated)
Fred Hagerman, formerly of this
neighborhood, was calling on old
friends last week.
We hear great deal said among
farmers about Jerusalem and Kaffir
corn. The general admission is that
Jerusalem corn yields more to the
acre and stands drouth better, while
the grain of the Kaffir is much more
solid, weighs heavier and is more nu-
tricious and the fodder is much more
valuable for feed. So it would pay to
raise both.
Mr.. Lowe has been very unwell for
several days,
Odella Arnold had an attack of the
bronchitis last week.
a number of valuable Christmas
Christmas boxes came into this part
last week.
Our school has taken vacation till
after the holidays.
G. Barth has been having quite a
serious time with the thumb he cut a
few weeks ago. Only by faithful poul-
ticing was the Inflammation overcome
and the thumb saved.
Several are complaining of bad
colds and sore threats.
Lon Kingley, formerly school boy
of Prairie Dell was in this neighbor-
hood last Monday looking over his old
playground.
Mr.. Hunt was visiting at MIR.
loves the first of the week.
Perry Newton is suffering from the
effects of an extracted tooth.
We join with the many friends in
wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Morrison long
and happy life.
Owing 10 the snow storm ON Christ
mas day many were prevented from
attending the entertainment at Allen
Center
We noticed Mr.. Kingsley, from lola,
hauling millet straw from our neigh
borhood Tuesday.
Another effort was made to photo
gra phi our school house last week.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-28
NEOSHO VALLEY.

&c. L. Arnold is the authorized reporter and
agent for the REGISTER at Neosho Valley. Any
one desiring to subscribe may do so through
him, and any assistance rendered him in gath
ering the news of the neighborhood will be ap-
preciated
Marion and viii Brown, who are
teaching in joining districts near the
northeast corner of Woodson county,
are spending their holiday vacation
with their parents. Andy Robinson
is also at home during holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Crook went out
near Fort Scott Saturday to visit
friends.
About 80 Of his neighbors entered
r. J. Leek's field, last Thursday, and
early in the afternoon had finished
husking and cribbing the corn off
of about 800 shocks. This was help
given in time of need, as he has not
been able TO work for several weeks.
Ed Whitman has come in from the
west part of the State to visi his for
mer associates here, after an absence
of about two years.
Winfield Drake, who has been in
the territory about four years, is Wis
iting his parents.
There was Christmas tree at Union
Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. F. Whitlow were
visiting Mrs. Whitlow's parents this
week. BY the way the family con-
sists of three, now.
b. F. Clark invited the small boys
and girls to his home Christmas af-
ternoon and treated them to candy
and apples.
Meetings have been held at the
church for more than week past.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-28
MORAN.

| CHairy J. Bassett is the authorized reporte
| and agent for the REGISTER at Moran. Thosl
desiring to subscribe may do so through hin
and any assistance rendered him in gathering
the news of the neighborhood will be appre
ciatedJ
Treasurer G. NJ. Nelson and w. G.
A llisOn, foreman in the Register Office
were in Morau the latter part of last
week.
Mrs. Mendell went to Mo. Saturday
to visit her sister.
Miss Corn spent the Christmas holi-
days at her home in Humboldt.
The shooting gallery now occupies
Briggs old stand. The feather wash
er having moved TO another town.
We neglected to mention the C. f.
rally at the Presbyterian church. 1t
was well attended and was pleasant
and profitable.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Il. Parker of Neo-
sho Falls spent Christmas with rela-
tives in Moran.
School closed last Friday for a two
weeks Christmas vacation. A. very
interesting program was rendered in
both sections of the school. Prof.
Fogleman was presented with an A.
o. Z. w watch charm by his pupils
and Miss Strong received a box of
stationery.
The 18th Anniversary of the mar
riage of Rev. ID. f. HoItz and wife oc-
CURED Sunday. The anniversary
will be celebrated Thursday.
Mr.. Roy Holtz and sister are spend
ing the holidays at home.
The Christmas services at the diff.
erent churches were well attended, the
programs rendered were excellent
and the churches were very attractive
Married at lola, Monday, Rev.
Squier, officiating, Rev. E. y. B. Mil
lard and Miss Carrie Strong both of
Moran. The bride is teacher in our
city schools and the groom the pastor
Of the Presbyterian church. The best
wishes of the community are theirs.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-28
A DRUGGIST TALKS.

Will F. Crawford, druggist at Des
Moines, Iowa, says it is remarkable
the way Cubeb Cough Cure sells, that
his customers speak of it in the high
est terms of praise. On man in par
ticular who has been troubled with
bronchitis for years never found any
relief until he used the Cubeb Cough
Cure. He says it stopped it at once.
He doesn't hesitate to recommend il
for all throat and lung troubles. Ev.
ans Bros.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-28
CARLYLE.

~. A. SunsOn Is the autn0flzed reporter and
agent for the REGISTER at Carlyle. Those de-
any assistance rendered him in gathering the
news of the neighborho0d will be appreciated.
Plummer Gilkerson spent Christmas
in Kansas City.
Luther Smell is on the sick list this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson spent Christ
mas in Yates Center.
Ord Christian and Ella Funston are
home for the holidays.
Misses Eva Kinney and Lille Stin-
son of lola spent Sunday with your
correspondent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayland of Moran are
visiting their daughter, Mrs. Huff,
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kellogg went to An
dersOn county Sunday.
Our Christmas entertainment was a
success. Instead of the usual tree we
had Ferris wheel.
Rev. Lindsey went to Crawford
county TO visit friends and relatives.
Our schools have closed for the hol-
idays and the teachers have gone
home
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-28
Interesting items From All Over
Allen County,
THE MOST IMPORTANT DEEDS
DONE BY YOUR NEIcHsoRs FAITH
FULLY AND IMPARTIALLY SET
DOWN BY REGISTER
REPORTERS.
GENEVA.

(R. A. Rowland is the authorized agen
and reporter for the Register at Geneva An,
one wishing TO subscribe may do so through
her. and any assistance rendered him in gather
ing the news Of the neighbOrhood will be ap
preciAtedl
Messrs Rowland and Dickey are
improving the looks of their places by
painting houses and barns.
Mrs. Roberts and family and Mr.
McGinn's family, of Colony, spent
Sunday with the correspondent.
Mr.. Frank Tathum, of Greenville
ILL.,, is visiting here with old friends
and relatives. He looks the same as
ever only he has two pairs of eyes
now.
Mr.. Chas. Ruff came home from
Iowa to attend his sisters wedding
and spend holidays with friends.
A. w. Rowland came near losing
his barn by fire Saturday morning.
Fire started in manger from some
unknown cause, but Mr.. Rowland be-
ing in the barn at the time and a well
close at hand, a costly blaze was mar
rowly escaped.
The concert given Sunday night by
the Sunday School was a pleasant
affair. The program consisted of
talk by Rev. S. NJ. Irwin and singing
and recitations by the children, the
little children doing especially well.
Born: To Mr. and Mrs. George
Call girl; mother and daughter do
ing well.
Mr.. Valentine was here last week
from Arkansas visiting his daughter,
Mrs. Ed Osborne.
One of tbs happy events of this hol-
iday season was the marriage of Miss
Mollie Ruff. of Geneva, to Mr.. J. C.
Cornell, Of Liberty, on Sunday, Dec.
q, at 10 8. N. Only few of the inn
mediate friends gathered at the resi-
dence Of c. N. Spencer where the
bride has made her ho1e the past
eight months. After an impressive
ceremony by Rev. Irwin and congrat-
ulations, over four carriage loads of
happy people drove to the groom's
home where with music and feasting
the hours went merrily by. Although
Miss Ruff has only been with US lit
tie over year, she was great favor
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-28
LAMAR

(Mrs F. NJ. Davis is the authorized reporte
and agent for the REGISTER al LaHarpe. AM
one desiring to subscribe may DO so through
her, and any assistance rendered her in gather
preciated)
Mrs. Tinker and Miss Adah Nash
have gone to Conway Springs t.
spend the holidays with Mrs. Ros:
Walker.
Mr.. Danforth's mother, aunt and
cousin and young gentleman friend
of Miss Ella Newton's, all from Par.
sons, are visiting him.
Mr.. Sim Wilson has gone to Illinois
on two weeks visit.
Mrs. Huber and the girls have gone
to Bronson to spend the holidays.
Miss Hattie Pressler has CONS home
to FIT. Scott to spend the holidays.
The Christmas tree at La Harpe on
Xmas eve was heavily loaded and all
the little hearts and some of the big
ones were made happy,
Rather stormy Xmas night for the
tree at Allen Center and for the party
at McDonald's and especially for the
wedding at Runyan's. We extend
our hearty congratulations and good
wishes.
Mr.. Miller, of Nebraska is down to
spend the holidays with Miss Robert
shaw.
The young peoples drama Thurs
day eve promises to be interesting.
The beautiful snow has come at last
and considerable fit.
Mrs. Gamble has returned from
Neoshe Falls.
Mrs. Ferris has a cousin and hus-
band of Yates Center visiting her.
We were very much panied to hear
of the death of Mr.. 81. Smiths little
girl of Moran, who died at Yates Gen.
ter with scarlet fever. Mr.. Smith has
many friends in this hborhood
who extend their sympathy.
Mr.. Happersett and family are
spending their Christmas with rela-
tives here.
Quite number had Christmas din
ners in the village and had their
friends with them.
George Mcdonald is down from
Kansas City to spend the holidays.
Ralph Gillian and Mia are down !
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-28
A Chance For Hustlers.

We want several live, wide-awake
canvassers to represent the REGISTER
in this and adjoining counties, in con-
nection with the National Newspaper
Union. The work is new, popular
and very profitable, requiring neith-
er capital nor previous experience. 1t
is worth looking after, and if you
want good thing in the way of light,
pleasant and profitable employment
it will pay you to investigate this at
once. There is money in it for hustl-
ers. Write for full particulars to
THE NATIONAL CO.,
st. Louis, Mo.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-28
PRAIRIE CENTER.

LILLIAN Smith is the authorized reporter anC
agent for the REGIS FER at Prairie Center. Thos,
desiring to subscribe may do so through her
and any assistance rendered her in gathering
the news of the neighborhood will be appre
ciated)
After drilling eleven hundred feet
the oil msn abandoned the well. The
last thing they struck was salt water,
300 feet of which ran in in one night,
and as they claimed it was no use to
go any deeper after striking salt
water, they moved their machinery to
Neosho Falls and will drill another
well there. They left the derrick and
will make another one there.
Mr.. Lust's youngest child has been
very low the past week with pneu-
monia. Rev. Hawkins baptised it
Sunday.
The exhibition at Spring Branch
was a great success in every respect.
1t was the largest crowd that ever as
sembled there and they were all high
ly entertained.
Doctor Martin has bought the Ben
jamin farm, consideration $4,000. He
will make extensive improvements by
raising and building an addition to
the house. moving the barn and ditch
ing the land. We are glad to have
DIR. Martin in this neighborhood, but
he will not move till fall.
J. II. Harvey reports a ten pound
girl as an addition to his household.
There was new arrival at Mr..
Hsnna's last week, a dishwacher too.
A man named Cappee has rented
the John Maran farm
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-28

from Kincaid. Evan was down one
day last week.
Mrs. Hawley is In Iowa visiting her
parents and relatives. Len II. has
just returned from his visit to Parsons.
Mamie Tapkin has gone to Americas
tc spend a couple of weeks with her
sisters.
George Runyan of Monett and Ed.
Runyan of Neal Kansas were over to
attend their sisters wedding.
Mr.. Roberts uncle and aunt from
Elsmore are visiting him.
Charlie Baker and wife spent Christ
mas near Bronson.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-28

Money and experience cann,t pro-
duce a better family medicine than
DR.. Sawyer's Family Cure. 1t cures
difficulties of the stomach and liver.
Sold by J. H. Campbell.
Honesty, perseverance and skill
cannot improve DIR. Sawyer's Family
Cure, because it fully cures indiges-
ton, biliousness and kidney difficulty.
Sold by ]. H. Campbell,
You will naver know positively
woat wonderful remedy DIR. Saw
yer's Family Cure is until you try it.
1t will cure you of sour stomach.
Sold by j. H. Campbell.
DR.. Sawyer's Family Cure-It not
only relieves, it cures. 1t is suitable
to all ages and every member of the
family. Try free sample. Sold by
j. H. Campbell.
Ladies-Remember that disease be-
GENES incurabie. DIR. Sawyer's Pas
titles will positively cure long stand
ing cases. 1t heals and cures. Sold
by j. H. Campbell.
Do not suffer with pain on top OF
the head and in the back when DIR.
Sawyers Pastilles will positively and
absolutely cure you. J. III. Campbell.
Ladies can be positively relieved
from all those irregularities, distress
ing symptoms and diseases by using
DIR. Sawyer's Pastilles. Sold by ]. H.
Campbell.
DR.. Sawyer's Pastilles used in time
will cure any case of female weakness.
Get free sample package from the
following named druggist. J. I'll.
Campbell.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-28
NORTH MAPLE GROVE.

Miss Ruby Wilmer is the reporter and agent
| for the REGISTER at North Maple Grove Those
| desiring to subscribe may do so through her,
and any assistance rendered her in gathering
! the news of the neighborhood will be appre-
ciated
The Christmas exercises at Maple
Grove were largely attended and all
seemed to enjoy the evening. The
beautiful evergreen tree was present
ed to the society by n. w. Crawford
and was very much appreciated.
Mr.. Frank E. Buckingham of Dem
yer, Colo, visited his brother and
friends here the past week and went
back the first of the week.
Mr.. Bert Trego who has been visit
ing his old home expects to return to
Leadville, Colo, this week.
Miss Laura Corn of Moran spent
Christmas with Miss Emma Beeman.
Miss Randolph, the teacher at Jed
do, and Mr.. Ielso of Bethel school,
united their schools and had beauti-
full Christmas tree and exercises by the
pupils at Jeddo school house Monday
p. m. and had good time.
Rev. White will hold "Watch
meetingn at Maple Grove M. h. church
New YEARS. Eve. beginning at half
past nine. All are cordially invited.
e. Palmer. Charley, and Mrs. Chas.
Myers visited Mr.. Bonebrake and
family near Shaw Saturday and Sum
day.
Wilbur Gerall is at home from
Wichita enjoying his vacation.
Mrs. w. b. Jay was called to her
parents home at Center Grove Sun
day by the illness of one of her sisters.
Quite number from our vicinity
attended the Xmas tree at Center
Grove Laturday night
Rev. White expects to begin a series
of meetings at Maple Grove Dext
week.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-28
DIAMOND.

(Mrs. W, T. Jones is the authorized reporte
and agent for the REGISTER at Diamond. Thosl
desiring 70 subscribe may do so through her
and any assistance rendered her in gatherni,
The news Of the neighbOrhood viii be appre
ciated.l
Mrs. Henzie returned from Danville
H., last week.
Mrs. Merchant has been quite ill,
but is reported improving.
Mr.. Powell has moved to lola. Mr..
Chamberlin moved to Lone Elm, hav-
ing sold his land near Diamond.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. w. Roberts enter
tanned their parents Christmas.
Mr.. Dwarf has arrived with his fam
lily from Meade county, Kansas, and
will occupy the Strickland farm.
We learn that Grandma Strickland
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-28
Anderson g. DeCHute.

lite with the young people and we are
glad to know that we are not TO lose
her altogether. We all wish them a
happy, prosperous life. They will go
10 Emporia to spend Christmas.
Among the presents we noticed a
nice rocker, set of silver tea spoons,
cake stand, fruit dish, set of cups and
saucers, linen, etc.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-28
A THOUGHTFUL PARENT

Consults his best interests when he
is prepared for an emergency; he
knows that like a thief in the nights
Group or whooping cough may come
upon his child without warning. Can
he afford to be without a remedy at
hand? Cubeb Cough Cure is what he
should have ON hand; it is the one
minute remedy. Evans Bros.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-28
QUICKER TIME TO CALIFORNIA

OF course it is via the Santa Fe
Route-greatest railroad on earth
To be strictly accurate, we should say
quicker time to California.
You can now leave home in the
morning and take solid train of Pull
man and tourist sleepers at Ottawa
the same afternoon via Emporia for
Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Only So hours (21 days. Ottawa to
Los Angeles. That beats going over
land by wagon, the way they did
years ago.
Talk it over with local Santa Fe
Agent, and ask him for free copy of a
pretty book, "To California and Back. !"
You see we expect you to come back
some time over the Santa Fe Route.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-28
Holiday EXCURSION Rates

The \. L. and s. +. Ry. will sell
round trip tickets to all points within
200 miles on above line at open rate
one and One-third fare, minimum SOC
Date of sale, Dec. %, %, "a, % and 81,
1894. Jan. /, 1895, limitation for return
to and including Jan. 2, 1895. Fol
further particulars call on local agent
Santa Fe Route.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-28
A Million Friends.

A friend in need is a friand indeed,
and not less than one million people
have found just such friend in DIR
Kings new discoveryfor consumption.
coughs and colds. If you have never
used this great cough medicine, one
trial will convince you that it has Won
derful curative powers in all cases of
thoOat, chest and lungs Each bottle
is guaranteed to do all that is claimed
or money viii be refunded. Trial bot
ties free at Evans drug store Large
bottles soc and 81.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-28
DON'T BE AFRAID.

So many people avoid crowds and
large gatherings, because they are in
constant dread of being trod upon,
and having a pet corn or bunion pain
fully bruised-this can be avoided by
the use of Chryso Corn Cure. Every
bottle warranted. Evans Bros.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-28
Bucklin,s Arnica Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped hands,
Chilblains. Corns, and all skin erup-
tions, and positively cure Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded. Price 25 cents per box. For
sale by Evans Bros.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-28
-0-
Wanfah

Agents to sell our new book, "THE
DICTIONARY OF UNITED STATES
HISTORY, by Prof. j. Franklin
Jameson. Needed by every teacher
pupil and family; Endorsed by press
and public. Agents selling fifty
books per week. Successful agents
will be made general agents. Big pay.
Puritan Publishing Co., Boston, Mass.
(4-25l