People's voice., 1896-01-16

and Uncle Ben Westlake as bailiff is
happy as a big Sunfower.
Miss BERTHE Andrews, daughter of
H. W. Andrews, had the misfortune to |
spill hot taffy upon her hand Monday
evening at the Presbyterian social, !
causing a very painful, though not
serious, burn.
The funeral Of W. NJ. Green was
conducted by Rev. Miller at the ME. !
church on Sunday afternoon, and the
remains, followed by many friends, !
we're laid to rest in Prairie Lawn Gem,
etery Of this city.
The spell has been broken by an
old bachelor and Probate Judge Fer
guson issued marriage license Tues
day, towit: Thomas Rnghes, Os.
borne, o. T.. aged 40 and Martha Cox,
Conway Springs, aged 80.
The annual election Of officers of
the Wellington National bank took,
place Tuesday evening. Those elected
were as follows: J. T.. Stewart,
president; Jacob H. Allen, vice presi,1
dent; W. H. Burks, cashier.
W. Fl. Brown weighed his big hog,
Monday and it tipped the beam at
$40 pounds. There was lots of Wild
and dangerous guessing on the weight
OF that pOrker, but it is not surpris-
ing for it was sumner to look upon.
South Haven New Era.
John ROody, the man charged with
stealing Frambers' geese, was brought
before Justice Gilmore on Tuesday.
The charge was changed from a felony
to misdemeanOr, and he was admitted
to bail, pending preliminary hearing
next Monday, in thesum of $3.50.
R.W. Morgan, who was appointed
superintendent Of the poor farm, is
trustee of HarmOn,tOwnship.. His ac-
ceptance of the place will make a
vacancy that will have to be filed by
the board. There will be two or three
applicants. But few jobs 20 unsought
nowadays.
Mrs. J. D. Share entertained the
ladies of the silent Ten'' Tuesday
afternoon at her home. A very enjoy
able program was. rendered and Mrs. |
Share served tea in her mimitable
manner. Those present besides the
club were Mrs. Gelino, Mrs. Gilmore
and Mrs. Wetzel..
The forgery case against Charles
Revel comes up in district court Fri
day. Judge J.V. Beekman. Of Arkan-
sas City, is Revers attorney. Revel
was arraigned Saturday afternoon
and stood mute. A plea Of not guilty
was entered in his behalf on each and |
every count In the information.
The case Of Geo. II. Hunter VS.. Bion
Hutchins comes on for trial as soon as
the Maloy damage suit is concluded. |
Mr.. Hunter sues to recover security
money paid by him as security for Mr..
Hutchins amounting to about $4,000.
W. W. Schwinn is plaintiffs attorney
and c. E. Elliott for defendant.
Mcdonald Of the Oxford Register
stayed in town Monday night until the
''last dog was hung" and then an.
nOuDced TO the winners In the county
printing contest that If they went
bankrupt in the deal this year that
they come over to Oxford and share
his profits of the work for last year.
County Attorney Woods received a |
telegram Wednesday from Oklahoma
City to the effect that the habeas
corpus case Of Burns and Belford, the
Stunkel swindlers, would come up in |
Supreme court at Guthrie today !
at 10 a. m. He and James Lawrence
took this mornings flyer for Guthrie.
Charley Miller is now laid up at
home musings badly sprained ankle. |
He accidentally stepped of the high
platform at the back Of the store
Thursday night and on striking the
ground his foot turned under him in
such manner as to seriously injure
the ankle Joint.-South Haven New
Era.
Judge Burnette desires the VOICE
to state that hereafter the jury fee
Of S. will be required from the pre-
vailing party in all civil jury cases,
before the verdict is received. This
is required by statute, but has not
been literally observed. Litigants
will take notice and govern them
selves accordingly.
The old original farmer comedy,
Isl Plunkard, which was given
at the opera house here Satur-
day evening, was greeted by large
audience. They gave a very laugh
able comedy perfect in every detail.
The threshing scene was immense
and natural as life. The boxing bout
by the trained dogs was very well
performed. The fire brigade COM