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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-01-04
SALEM.

Nv s. Lyle is the authorized reporter and
agent for the REGISTER at Salem Those desir
ing to subscribe may do so through him. and
any assistance rendered him in gathering the
news of the neighberhood will be appreciated,
=. w. Jury has built an addition
to his house which adds very much
to its looks.
Married: At the home of the brides
parents Miss Mamie Davis and Logan
Fronk. We join with many friends
in wishing them much joy.
Misses Bernice and Myrtle Fergu-
son, of Ottawa, attended the Fronk-
Davis wedding and are visiting old
friends in Salem.
We had the pleasure of being at the
reception given by Mr.. and Mrs. c. A.
Fronk in honor of their oldest sons
wedding. There were sixty guests at
dinner, and it is only necessary to say
that the table was laden with every
variety of good things.
Geo. Petit, who went to Arkansas
to a celebrated eye doctor, returned
Friday, and his friends will be glad
to learn that his eyes are entirely
cured.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-01-04
ELSMOaE.

CMr G W. Smith is the authorized reporter
and agent for the REGISTER at Elsmore. Those
desiring to subscribe may do so through him
and any assistance rendered him in gathering
the news of the neighbOrhOod will be appreciat
ed)
Mrs. Henry McClung came down
from X. G. Sunday.
j.E. Johnson and family started
Wednesday for Illinois where they ex-
pect to make their home.
H. Willoughby has moved his bar
Der shop to the next door east of the
building he formerly occupied.
Frank Cox and wife went to Wich-
tia the first of the week and will visit
with relatives there and at Yates Gen.
ter while absent.
The Christmas tree at the NJ. 4.
Church was an entire success and
every one had an enjoyable time. The
program was well rendered.
J. X. White, H. w. Cox, r. Kelley
and others attended quarterly meet
ing at Sav0nburg Saturday.
Mrs. Cutter and daughter Mamie
were down from Bronson Sunday Wis.,
iting with Mrs. j. z. Decker.
Mr.. Peterson and family, who has
been in Nebraska year or more, has
returned and will remain at Elsmore.
They have moved into the house for
merly occupied by Mr.. Peters.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-01-04
SPRING BRANCH.

Mr.. Frank Jackson is the authorized reporter
and agent for the Register at Spring Branch.
Those desiring to subscribe may do so through
him and any assistance rendered him in gather
ing the news of the neighbOrhood will be ap-
preciatec.
The type made US say ten thousand
instead two last week.
Ed Whitam formerly of this part is
visiting his sister, Mrs. Jones this
week.
The latest blowing in this part was
done on Christmas day.
A. l.. Daniels threshed 65 acres of
oats, 20 acres of millet, and 20 acres of
kaffir corn last week. Itwas all good.
Rev. Gambel commenced series of
meetings at Pleasant Valley the first
of the week.
A few of F. Jackson's relatives from
Kansas City, Yates Center and Guth-
RE Oklahoma visited him through the
holidays. A part of them have re-
turned home.
The spring term of the Spring
Branch school began Monday. Mrs.
sawyer has been employed to teach
the school.
Mr.. Wise's baby was sick the first
of the week.
Doctor Hesson, from Chanute, per-
formed an operation on Mrs. Lakes
eyes last week. She will be kept in
doors for at least six weeks.
Miss Thayer, our former school
teacher. is visiting in this part this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Power and
daughter were visiting at Mr.. How
ards the first of the week. They
have sold out in Indiana and are on
their way to Texas where they will
make their future home.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-01-04
LAHARPE.

(Nrs f. NJ Davis is the authorized reporter
and agent for the REGISTER at LaHarpe ANY
one desiring to subscribe may do so through
| her, and any assistance rendered her in gather
| ing the news of the neighbOrhO0d will be sp-
preeiated9
Mrs. Toby's nephew, Mr.. Judd,
from Connecticut, has come to make
her visit and also with a view to
benefitting his health.
Mr.. Joe RObertshaw has gone to
Chicago to stay while.
Mr.. Hesson's daughter, from Will
son county, is spending the holidays
with her parents.
Cal. Smiths mother went to Neosho
Falls Saturday to visit with her
daughter, Mrs. Baker.
Miss Lou Malcolm visited from Sat
urday until Sunday with Mrs. NAL
com.
Charlie Bakers wife came last week
and they are occupying the house va
Gated by Mr.. earle.
Mr.. earle and family left Satur-
day for their new home in Burlington,
Kans. a large number of friends
gathered at the depot to bid them
goodbye. We are all sorry to see
them go and wish them well i'm their
new home. Mr.. earle expects to open
up racket store there.
There was party at Caleb Barker's
on Friday night in honor of their
cousins visiting them from distance.
Lem Barker's little girl is sick
with pneumonia.
Mr.. Roberts gave his school a fine
treat of oranges, nuts, and candy on
Friday before Xmas. The scholars
presented him with three nice hooks.
Mr.. Brister is enlargiDg and re-
modelling his house.
Foot ball is all the rage in LaHarpe
now and it is wonder that none are
yet laid up with broken bones.
School began Monday after week
of vacation.
Mr.. Danforth's relatives returned
to their home Friday.
Mr.. Wallace's daughter, Mrs. Nor
rison, and two children, spent the
holidays with him.
Meta Gillham returned to Kincaid
Tuesday after very pleasant visit
with her little friends.
Miss Belle Travis is visiting her
sister Rose at Blue Mound. She ex-
poets to bring Mrs. King home with
her.
A dance at Mr.. Danforth's on New
Years eve. The young people watch
ed the New Year in.
Mrs. Malcolm and Sadie spent New
Years near Piqua.
Mr.. Geo. Robertshaw came in from
Pueblo, Colo, Monday evening.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-01-04
SOUTH MAPLE GROVE.

(Olive NJ Gerall is the authorized reporter
and agent for the REGISTER at South Maple
Grove. Those desiring to subscribe may do so
| through her. and any assistance rendered her
in gathering the news of the ReighbOrhoOd will
be appreciated
Mr.. Willis Trego of Illinois has
been visiting at Mr.. E. TregO's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Omer Slain of Chanu-
tie have been visiting Mrs. Slams par
entes for some time.
Mr.. Hurley Palmer returned from
Illinois last Thursday accompanied
by his brother viii, who expects to
spend the winter with his parents.
Quite company OfyOung people
spent last Saturday evening at the
home of Mr.. n. S. Gerall The time
was spent in instrumental music,
singing and good social time.
Miss Cora Johnson spent the holt
days at her home and returned to her
school Sunday.
Richard Parks of Yates Center Wis
tied old friends here during the holt
days.
Mr. Franklin Myers of Neosho Falls
visited his parents last week.
Mr.. Klotzbach's little boy is very
sick at this writing.
Mrs. McNichOl, of Kansas City,
Miss Johnson and brother, of Cherry
Grove, visited at Mr.. Dimond's part
of last week.
y company Of young people spent
New Years eve pleasantly at Ady's,
Mrs. Marshall, of Humboldt, visited
relatives and friends in this vicinity.
Miss Effie Tibbetts visited her sister
Mrs. Albert Jay last week.
Mr.. w. V. Pine and wife returned
recently from a visit to Linn county.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-01-04
NORTH MAPLE GROVE.

(Siiss Ruby Wizner 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-
ciaiedl
Mr.. Winchester is suffering from a
sprained ankle.
VIII Green came home from Still
well, Ok, New Years day.
Miss Maude Power is the guest OF
Clara Jordan this wdek.
Mr.. Vaughn is conducting a writ
ing class at the school honse.
A number of the young people
watched the Old Year out at Gains.
Mr.. Cain shipped hogs Tuesday.
Miss Ella Funston is spending her
vacation at home.
Mr.. McLeland is enlargiDg his
dwelling house.
The average attendance at the
Union S. S. for the past year was
40 and 17-20ths. The time of meeting
has been changed to 2:3O O'Clock.
VIII Funston is going to school in
Colony.
Miss Minnie Cain attended the
musical concert at Colony last week.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-01-04
PLEASANT VALLEY.

Cd. t. Smith is the authorized reporter and
agent for the REGISTER at Pleasant Valley. Those
desiring tosubscribe may do so through her, and
any assistance rendered her IN gatherlng the
news of the neighbOrhood will be appreciated
Our sister, Mrs. Darnall, from Neb'
W HON we had not seen for % years,
and her son David, visited us during
the holiday. They also visited a
brother in Greenwood county and a
sister in Dade county, Mo. They re-
turned home Wednesday, David hav-
ing bought a span of mules which his
brother Henry expects to drive back
i'm a week or two.
Mrs. f. NJ. Power visited at Chill
cote's Sunday.
Rev. Gamble began series of meet
iugs Sunday night to continue for a
week a least. Not being able to be
present Tuesday, Rev. Hull, from
Baker, filled his pulpit.
Miss Eta Pinnell was run over by
by some careless horseback rider on
Monday night, but luckily was not
much hurt. We think the boys
should be moro careful with their
horses when there are persons a-foot.
Rev. Gamble is feeling very fine
over lap robe which his Diamond
class gave him for a Christmas gift.
Adams & Smith Bros. have their
saw mill almost ready to run.
James Kinsman has bought Chill
cote's farm for $1,000. John Chilcote
has rented it for a year; Jim remains
where he is.
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PRAIRIE HALL.
drained

(lirs. Gullett is the authorized correspondent
and agent for the REGISTER at Prairie Hall
Those desiring to subscribe may do so through
her, and any assistance rendered her in gather
ing the news of the neighbOrhood will be ap
preciated.
Christmas has come and gone and
left many sweet memories.
Mrs. Gullett and Mr.. Kohler and
family were the guests of Mrs. BOeken.
Mrs. Funk and family and Mrs.
Chris. Kerr and daughter, were the
guests of Mrs. d. Ayers.
l. Mr.. Coppley and wife and Mr..
Stewart and wife, from Bourbon
county. visited their children and all
united in big dinner at J. r. Stew
arts.
Our Christmas tree was fine Santa
Claus was good George, you know,
is full of antics anyway.
Mr.. ]. T. Wood and wife entertain
ed Mr.. Woods brother, and his
brothers. father-in law, from Illinois,
who has recently bought ranch of
SOO acres In Keno county KS.
Among our guests this week were
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Thompson, Mrs. l..
J. Preston, Miss Nina Kitterman,
and Mr.. G. S. Walker and son. Mr..
Walker was in Washington at the
time Lincoln was assassinated and
his "reminiscences are interesting.
Harry Boeken and Mr.. G. Moore, of
Moran, went to Chanute this week
for the Fair Association.
The correspondent from Allen Cen
ter thinks we are the correspondent
from the Hall for the Friend, but it is
a mistake.
f. w. Townsend, a former resident
of Allen comfy, died at Pittsburg,
Kans., and the remains were sent to
Illinois for burial.
A letter from Miss Millie Boeken
says she is located in a boot and shoe
factory as book keeper. We are ever
glad to hear of our Allen county girls
doing well.
Miss Lon Dandolph is home from
Independence for couple of weeks.
Harry Thompson viii soon be adj
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-01-04

At the meeting of the Allen County
Fair and Moran Driving Association
last Thursday the following officers
were elected Pres. G.. G.. Mapes ;
Vice-Pres., j. H. Coffman; Sec., III. p.
Smith Treas, Joshua Rumbel. The
Board of Directors for the ensuing
year is as follows: 2. j. McGlashen,
Chairman; o. Salisbury, II. b. Smith
j. G. Staong, H. Boeken, G. w.
Moore, w. II. Wycof, J. G. Norton,
and w. J. Rumbel. 1t was voted to
pay the Secretary salary of 500, and
to require bond for the faithful dis
charge of the duties of Office. The
treasurer is required to execute bond
for $1,000. The final report of the
auditing committee showed the re-
eeipts for the year 1894 to have exceed
ed the expenditures by $31.16. 1t was
deciped to have a fair in 1895.
A good deal of ice is being hauled
nowadays.
Mr.. Stoddard, from the Territory,
has sold his quarter-seetion there
and has been in town lately.
Protracted meetings began in the
NJ. f. church on New Years eve and
those who were present watched the
old year out.
Mr.. VIM. Culbertson left his place
in the Strip last Tuesday. He expects
to move down there soon
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-01-04
MORAN.

Hairy J. Bassett is the authorized reporter
and agent for the REGISTER at Moran Those
desiring to subscribe may do so through hin
and any assistance rendered him in gathering
the news of the neighborhood will be appre
ciated.J
The Mccormick family had a re-
union Christmas day.
Rev. and Mrs. E. y. 3. Willard
spent Christmas with ]. e. Strong.
Mrs. Mcclure entertained a large
family party Christmas day.
a number of Mr.. William GILBERT
sons friends dropped IN on him last
Tuesday evening to remind him that
it was his forty-fourth. birthday. All
present had an enjoyable time.
The Excelsior Reading Club had a
banquet at the K. and L. of S. hall
Christmas night which was very
pleasant occasion.
w. t. Mcknight went to Topeka
Christmas to attend meeting OF the
NJ. w. A. as a representative of this
council.
The Home COterie spent Christmas
night at Mrs. OWNS by special invi-
tatiou to meet Mr.. and Mrs. E. c..
Parker, of Neosho Falls.
The installation of the officers of
the NJ. w. A. of Moran will take
place tonight friday. Ex-Deputy
G. w. Kaiser will be present and af-
ter the exercises a banquet will be
served to members of the order and
invited guests.
AS Eddie Youngs was out hunting
rabbits about four miles northeast of
Moran with his uncle, bullet from
22-calibre rifle, intended for a rabbit.
hit him in the back. He is getting
along as well as could be expected.
Mr. and Mrs. Willard have gone to
housekeeping in the Smith cottage
which Rev. Mr.. Willard has occupied
for several months.
Mr.. Sam Willoughby has moved
into the property lately vacated by
Frank Stevenson, who goes to Kansas
City to take position in bank.
Moran regrets his departure.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-01-04
ALLEN CENTER.

IT, W Johnson and J. T. Tredway are the au
thOrized reporters and agents for the REGISTER
at Allen Center. Those desiring TO subscribe
may do SO through them, and any assistance
rendered them in ga thering the news of the
neighborhoOd will be appreciatedl
Last Monday we received q welcome
visit from Misses Nettie and Wessie
Wise, now of Emporia. They report
their mother very happily located.
Our Christmas rendering of "The
Babe of Bethlehem was declared to
be good, and with James Sheldon as
st. Nick, and Chas. Tredway as Mrs
Nick, and nice treat from lovely
tree, the little ones were delighted
even the little lad who grew drowsy
and fell asleep, waiting for the arri-
val of the important personRges on the
scene and was frightened almost cut
of his wits when his Majesty rushed
in.
The kindness of the hearts of the
school children was shown by a nice
present secured by them and sent to
Johnnie Roedel.
Miss Dollie Adams gave her school
a treat Monday the 9th.
Our people, as is their usual custom
remembered the pastor with an extra
Christmas gift which he highly APP
preciated.
Geo, and Ed. Runyan came home to
attend their sisters wedding.
Geo. Petit returned from Arkansas
and weighs only 2O5 pounds.
John Searcy is blasting a well on the
Stewart farm.
Mrs. Mason and Mrs. Smith went
to Richmond for the holidays.
One of Lon Barker's little daugh-
tiers was dangerously sick last week,
but was recovering at last report.
Mr.. McBratney, who traded for the
Marion farm marble works. was in
our vicinity last week.
Charlie Remsburg aided in our
Christmas music with his cornet.
The physicians operated on Ohnnie
ROedePs leg again Saturday and
found that the first had been incom-
plete.
Mr.. Davis has re-rented the Runyan
farm for another year.
c. w. Smith dislocated his ankle
some time ago and is still wearing his
crutches.
Mr.. and Mrs. NOkes, of Equity, Wis.
tied Mrs. Barker recently.
Some Of Mr.. SOutherland's friends
of LaGrande visited him last week.
Mrs. Adams returned from a three
months visit with her daughters at
Lawrence and Linden.
Mr.. J. p. Remsberg has finished an
open ditch nearly one-half mile long,
taking the water directly to the creek
instead of angling across q fine bot
tom farm which he has already tile
drained
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THE COUNTY NEWS.
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REPORTERS.
GENEVA.

Or. A. Rowland is the authorized agent
and reporter for the Register ct Geneva. Any
one wishing to subscribe may do SO through
her and any assistance rendered him In gather
ing the news of the neighborhood will be APP
preciated
Skating is all The go with our
young people at present.
c. L. Knowlton and d. l.. Warner
made a business trip to our capital in
behalf of the Woodmen lodge of this
place, last week.
Henry Franz went to X. c. on bust
ness the first of the week.
Miss Belle Fryer was here last week
ON visit to her parents. She has
W Orked herselfup to high position
as stenographer for x. G. firm. She
left on Sunday night to commence
again.
Mr.. J. Groom is here on visit TO
his father-in law, Mr.. Bonner. This
is the first time he has been able to be
out since his accident ON the railroad
VIII ich came near resulting In his
death.
Mr.. Fred Funston will lecture here
Monday evening, Jan. 7th., at p. m.
He will describe his adventures in
Alaska and illustrate his lecture with
$50 stereoptican views. Mr.. Funston
charges nothing for his services, but
Is cents a couple will be chargedl the
proceeds to 60 for the benefit of the
Congregational church. Let every
one 60. You can't afford to miss this
frnat
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-01-04

&C. A. Stinson is the authorized reporter and
agent for the REGISTER at Carlyle. Those de-
string TO subscribe may do so through him, land
any assistance rendered him in gathering the
news of the neighborhoOd will be appreciated.
Mrs. Gertrude christian Calhoun
is visitiBg friends and relatives in
this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. POgue Funston gave q
party New Years eve. The guests
stayed to welcome the New Year. All
report good time.
The schools in this vicinity all be-
gan work this week after a vacation
of one week.
About thirty of the friends of Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Stinson surprised
them on the evening of the 26th. The
surprise was complete and all enjoyed
the occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold visited in
Neosho county last week.
When we read the county CORES
pondence in last weeks paper, we
might have been easily persuaded
that the REGISTER force had received
something from K. c." We trust
that now they will keep their resolu-
ton (for of course they made one) not
to make so many mistakes.
Fred Funston will lecture at the
church Saturday evening, Every
body is invited and we expect rare
treat.
Rev. Samuel Barber and wife visit
ed at j. d. Christians one day last
week.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-01-04
PRAIRIE DELL.

| (Mrs ". J. 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 will be ap
| preciated)
Mrs. Sheriff. was very agreeably
surprised one day last week at seeing
her brother, Peter Hoyt, from Hi
nois, whom she had not seen for TWEEN
ty-seven years, come into her house.
He is spending several days with
them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold have employ
ed a specialist from Topeka to treat
their afflicted son who has been hav-
ing fits for about ten years.
Lem McColloh has been spending a
few days in Parsons.
\ few friends spent a pleasant af-
ternoOn at Mr.. Barth's last Friday.
A number of young people from AL
len Center were visiting in our neigh
bOrhOod Thursday evening after
Christmas.
The first Of the year was celebrated
at Mrs. Barth's by quilting bee in
which the near neighbOrs were the
principal actors. The quilt was fin
ished by four o'clock. All enjoyed
themselves well.
Mr.. and Mrs. Port were visiting at
r...Barth's New Years day.
Mr.. John Lowe has been very sick
for several days. DR.. Chastain is at
tending him.
Bert Baker has improved so that he
has started to school.
We understand Mr.. Neff has sold
his farm.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-01-04
A THOUGHTFUL PARENT

Consults his best interests when he
is prepared for an emergency; he
knows that ''like 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.
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mitted to the bar. He has been study
ing law here of late.
Mr.. j L. Wood has been general
rOust-a-bout during his vacation as
his help went home for Christmas.
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Bruises, Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
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funded. Price 25 cents per box. For
sale by Evans Bros.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-01-04
DON'T BE AFRAID

So many people avoid crowds and
large gatherings, because they are in
constant dread of being trOd upon,
and having pet corn or bunion pain
fully bruised-this c2n be avoided by
the use of Chryso Corn Cure. Every
bottle warranted Evans Bros.