Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-07-26
Loran Itens.
W. M. Dunning is away visiting
relatives, and ON business.

j. B. Hicks has cut and harvested
his 200 acres Of wheat, which will
yield about 24O0 bushels,
Rev. d. r. Hindman Of Phillips
burg preached at the Presbyterian
church last Sunday night it beng his
regular appointment.
The great American show, a me-
nagerie and circus combined, exhibits
here Thursday. They have an ele-
plant and ten cages Of animals.
The enumeration OF the city Of Lo-
gan, by the school board, gives "
males and S5 females, years old and
under o. A total Of 1852, all white.
Mrs. NJ. 3. Chapman, wife Of M. e.
Chapman who died last winter, was
safely delivered Of a male infant last
Sunday. Mother and child doing
well.
A. s. Ennis and family are contem-
plating renting their property here,
aud moving to the vicinity OF Horton,
Kansas, where they have relations
residing.
DQuarterly Conference was held at
Logan last Sunday. Rev. William
Littell OF Kirwin, otilciated in conse-
quenoe Of the Inability Of the Presid-
ing Elder to be present
Jack Crimmins, the we'll. known and
popular conductor on the Central
Branch, has resumed bis trips after a
'lay-oif " Of a few days, granted him
him on account OF sickness in his
family. It is a girl and Mr.. and Mrs.
CrimmIns are correspondlngly happy.
The rain in this vicinity which fell
last week was very welcome and the
thirsty ground could give thanks.
With continuance OF moisture Phil
lips county will redeem herself. In
Graham and Rocks counties the pros
poet is said to be excellent.
Japper N. Craven, the genial assist
ant at the Logan Exchange is the
proud father Of q daughter about ten
days old. Mrs Cravens, nee Smith, 10
the daughter OF wv. a. Smith OF
Prairie View. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
Uravens are known among the sue
Cessful teachers Of Phillips county.
Logan feels herself highly honored
in the nomination Of II. z. Andrews
for representative. Mr.. Andrews
haslived in Kansas twenty years and
about ten years in Logan. He is q
young man of goood business aud in
tellectual abilities. If elected he will
faithfully represent his constituents
and honor his party.
w. ]. Mills, formerly book-keeper
for the bank Of Logan, who has occu-
pied the position Of chief book-keeper
for prominent implement firm at
St. Marys, Ont, has been appointed
manager Of a branch interest at Mani
toba, the manager having died. Mr.
Mills many friends in Logan will be
glad to know Of his promotion.
A number Of our citizens fond Of
aquatic sports have purchased boat
which can be used either with sail or
oar. The river even at it's present
stage affords considerable means OF
enjoyment. The boat was furnished
by the Racine, Wis, Boat Co, is Is
feet 6 inches long, 3 feet 10 inches
wide. 1t ls owned by Messrs An
drews, Edmond, Appel and Dun
ming, and cost about $40
The school board has selected w.
j. Keyser Of Westmoreland, Kas., who
presents excellent testimonials, a.
principal. Irving Il. Winchell for the
intermediate aud Fanny =. Brown
for the primary. The last two teach
ers are home talent, but were given
the preference over other applicants
for their superior merit. The school
election for clerk OF the board occurs
Thursday, July 26, after which the
contracts will be signed.
The picnic at Irrigation dam was
largely attended and successfully &C.
compllshed the purpose intended.
The wind blew a gale from the south
and travelling was disagreeable. But
the shady grove afforded q pleasant
retreat and the commingling Of, friends
and acquaintance rendered the oc-
casion d happy one. The attendance
was from a large radius Of country
and irrigation doctrine was faithfully
expounded by WA. Reeder Of Logan
and Mr.. Emery Of Lawrence, Kas.,
who is president Of the state irrigation
committee. Prizes for the best grow
ing crops Of potatoes we're awarded.
the first to Mr.. White, a silver watch
second, a set Of dishes to Sylvester
Carey; third, to Oscar Hill, rocking
chair
The following have been elected
officers Of the Y. P. S. Q. e., OF Lo-
gan, for six months commencing
July1: Herbert S. Baker, president;
Fanny E. Brown, vice-presIdeDt; E.
J. KIng. corresponding secretary; Ira
A. Miner, recording secretary; Eva.
Porter, treasurer; Maud NJ Brown,