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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-01
PRAIRIE DELL.

(Mrs. NJ. ]. Barth il the authorized reporter and
agent for the RKsIsTxR ct Prairie Dell. Those
desiring to subscribe may do 60 through her, and
any assistance rendered her in gathering the news
at the nsighborhood will Be- spprecisted0
Mr.. Sheriff. is pasturing fifty head
of cattle for Ruben Kelly.
Grandpa Kelly was in our neigh
borhood few days ago. He is getting
quite feeble.
Mrs. Baker was visiting at George
Barth's one day last week.
Newman Crowell was around sell
ing evergreen trees last Saturday his
supply is green and thrifty looking.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcdowell, from Col
ony, were visiting at MIR. Barth's last
Saturday. Mrs. Mcdowell (Anna
Scott) taught school for US several
years ago and was pleased to see the
improvements that have taken place
since she was here before.
Grass Sheriff. started home last
Sunday night after having a pleasant
visit of several days among friends
and relatives.
Mrs. George Barth visited at Mrs.
Sherrills last Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Connely and children are stay
ing with her mother for the present.
We would like to draw attention to
two defective culverts, one is in lola
township, one-half mile north OF
Prairie Dell, the other is in Elm town.
ship about one mile east of Prairie
Dell. Both need immediate attention.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-01
ALLEN CENTER,

IT, T. Tredway is the authorized reporter
and agent for the REGISTER al Allen Center
Those desiring to subscribe may do so through
him. and any assistance rendered him in gath
ering the news of the neighborhood will bt
appreciatedl
The canker-werm is reported as
doing much damage to fruit trees In
some localities. Spraying with paris.
green or London purple will kill
them.
Fruit prospects are exceptionally
fine. Do we appreciate the fact?
Newman Crowell is becoming quite
a nurseryman. He has done q good
business delivering his forest and
evergreen trees.
We want pasture for stock, both
horses and cattle. Who has it?
Mrs. Rose sister from Piqua is visit.
ing her.
Rev. Faust goes to Chassis to En-.
poria this week.
Robert Jury is reported as i'm.
proving.
Lizzie Bacon is visiting her friend,
Millie Roedel.
Mr.. Rose has puchased a new
planter.
Olbcrt Fitzpatrick is running the
farm while his father remains at La
Hsrpe with his stock.
Mr.. Roedel has replsnted some OF
his corn.
Ada Nash attended 8. E. K. Teach
ers Association at ParsOn last week.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-01
RAILROAD TINE TABLE.

Mrs. J. Jones of Ft. Scott visited
friends in Moran last week.
Rev. s. Alt was in town last We'd
nesday. Rev. Alt was formerly pas
tor of the German Reform church at
this place.
Rev G. Evans, delivered the bac-
calaHreate sermon to the class of '96
last Sunday at the Presbyterian
church. The sermon was excellent
and the house was crowded.
The annual meeting of the Bible
Society was held Sunday afternoon
at the Baptist church. The business
of the society was attended to. A
popular meeting was held in the
evening at the Presbyterian church.
There was large attendance.
Prof. Fogleman's brother from La
Bette is visiting him.
DR.. Lambeth's second son had his
arm broken near the elbow recently.
The graduating class were enter
tanned at Prof. FOgleman's last week
Friday. All the members of the class
were present and q pleasant time was
spent in games and social enjoyment.
Refr eshments were served during
the evening. The guests left at a
late hour after spending very pleas
ant evening.
Miss Jennie Robb has been enjoy.
ing visit from her sister.
Mics Laura Mccormack returned
from Ft. Scott where she has been
attending the normal, Sunday.
Mrs. f. E. Mccormack was called
to Ft. Scott last week by the illness
of her daughter, Miss Jessie, who is
down with the measles.
Born: To Mr.. and Mrs. J. Rumbel,
April 20, a son.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-01
NEoSHo VALLEY.

&C. L. Arnold Is the authorized reporter and
agent for the REGISTER at Neosho Valley. Those
desiring to subscribe may do so through him, and
any assistance rendered him In gathering the news
Of the neighborhood will be sppreciated9
The third U. B. quarterly meeting
for the present year will be held at
Lilly school house, west of Piqua
next Saturday and Sunday.
d. Holmes is canvassing for book
among the people ofthe west side and
is quite successful in getting orders,
Neal VanFossen's family are tenn
porariIy located at H. Crooks.
w. R. Robinson returned from Mo-,
last Saturday. His father whom he
went to see died. during his stay
there.
Mrs. G. A. Lutz is in very poor
health.
r. NJ. Purdom and wife and his two
grand sons were visiting at Bronson
the first of the week.
Miss Reno of Richland was visiting
at B. Clark's last week.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-01
FUNSTON

(Sdiss Amy Seymour is the authorized agent
and reporter for the REGISTER at Funston. Any
one desiring to subscribe may do so through
her. and any assistance rendered her in gather
ing the newsof the neighborhood will be ap-
preciated.)
Leroy Ayers is on the sick list.
The Ladies Aid Society met last
week at Amy Seymour's.
Mrs. Nellie Curfman is expected
home this week, also Mrs. J. w. Sey-
mOur.
Mr.. Bacon and daughter from near
Olive Branch were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Kasebeer Sunday.
Messrs Miller and DePOy from Saw
onburg spent Thursday night with
Mr.. Gullett and came to our prayer
meeting.
We wish our sister correspondent
Ollie (Mrs. w. J. Myer) much joy all
through life.
The ladies of the Aid Society will
give supper at J. w. Seymour's
residence Friday evening May 8.
Everybody invited to come and get
the best supper they ever had for the
least money
Quite a pleasant time was had at
the party at Millard Williams Tues
day night.
Mrs. Hattie Gullett spent Wednes-
day with the writer.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-01
SPRING BRANCH.

fNr Frank J.ckson is the authorized reporter
and agent for the REGISTER at Spring Branch-
Those desiring to subscribe may do so through MN,
and anv assistance rendered him in gathering the
news Of the neiGhborhood will be appreciated)
The people near the new saw mill
have been hemmed in by the high
water a couple of days recently. We
are informed that about one thousand
feet of lumber floated off. Some of it
will be recovered.
There was no Sunday School or
League at Pleasant Valley Sunday
on account of the high water.
Mr.. Montgomery had quite an ex-
perience crossing the creek in his
wagon while it was up. He got
through all right but lost some of his
wagon.
A covered wagon passed through
here the first of the week going west
with about 100 head of horses.
Al Hardin's horse ran away with
him and Sylvester Coffee Saturday
night near LaGrand. The boys were
thrown out and the buggy was some
what disfigured.
Mr.. MoOrehead is on the sick list
this week.
Ike and Frank Chase now carry
the mail from the Wise pOstOffice tC
lola.
Mrs. Jones visited near the Fails
last week.
A new kind OF worm is damaging
the fruit in this part to some extent
especially the apples.
1t rained in this part Easter Sun
day and has rained every Sunday
since and some through the week.
Mrs. Peed has a new sewing
machine from A. w. Beck.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-01
GEN EVA.

Miss Knowltou Is the authorized reporter and
agent for the REGISTER at Geneva. Those desir-
ing to subscribe may do so through her, and any
assistance rendered her In gathering the news OF
the neighborhood will be appreciatedO
Messrs. Miller, of lola, and Bacon,
of Moran, candidates for Clerk OF
District Court were in town last week.
The w. c. T. U. which met with
Mrs. J. B. White Friday afternoon,
had very pleasant and beneficial
meeting.
The cackling ofgeese which some OF
the citizens thought they heard We'd
nesday morning, proved to be only a
crowd of women going to carpet rag
sewing at Mrs. Thralls. But in spite
of their busy tongues they sewed
twenty pounds of rage.
Neosho Falls was over Saturday to
play ball.
Mrs. McQuigg has gone to Arkan-
sas to spend a few weeks with he1
daughter, Mrs. Wallace.
Silas Gresamore, of Colony, was in
town Monday.
Mesdames Spencer and Spicer at
tended the convention at Yates Center
last week.
Willie Reynolds took exceptions to
my mistake in the items of two weeks
ago calling him Rev. Will the REGIS
TER please correct the mistake chang.
ing the title to Brother.
The c. E. social Monday night was
well attended and the program well
rendered.
The many friends of Mr.. Carmar
will be grieved to learn of his death
which occurred at his home on Wed
nesday April 22nd. He was buried in
the Geneva cemetery on Thursday.
The funeral services being conducted
by Rev. s. NJ. Irwin assisted by Rev
r. ]. McGinnis at the Academy. The
deceased was among one of the oldest
settlers of this part Of the country
and q man who was highly
esteemed by all who knew MIN. He
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-01
LA HARPE.

(Mrs. FM Davis is the authorized reporter and
agent for the REGISTER st Ls Harpe. Those deslr-
ing to subscribe may do so through her, and any
assistance rendered her in gathering the news OF
the neighborhood will be sppreciated)
How everything grows. A little too
much wind and rain to please every
body.
Born: To Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Edwards, Sunday morning April 26,
a daughter.
Mrs. Courtney is sill detained at
her parents Mr.. Williams on account
of the serious illness of her little son.
Charley Pressler went to Ft. Scott
Saturday and returned Monday. He
reports his mother not well.
Otto OhIfest, of Ft. Wayne, Ind,
came in at o'clock Sunday morning
and made his relatives happy by his
appearance.
Mrs. Logan is very i'll We are sorry
to learn. But hope her recovery is
not impossible.
Grandma Travis was very i'll the
first of the week, but we are glad to
report her better at this writing.
Eugene Ihrig has returned from
Colorado. The climate did not agree
with him.
Mr.. VIM. Robertshaw had q very
narrow escape from drowning Sunday
He was trying to cross the creek near
Will Huber's, but the water being so
high upset the buggy and the horse
got tangled in the harness. Will got
out to loosen the horse when he him.
self got tangled in the harness, and
if it had not been for Will Huber see
ing HIM go in and going to his assist
ance after while the horse coming out
alone, Mr.. Robertshaw would soon
have drowned.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gullett of Prairie
Hall called in our village Monday.
Mr.. Danforth has bran new road
wagon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chss. Baker were cut
to visit Mrs. b. relatives north of
Bronson last week.
A very delightful fishing party was
enjoyed by about half dozen couple
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-01
EATARO.

(Mrs. ]. c. Beatty is the authorized reporter and
agent for the REGISTER at Bayard. Those desir
ing to subscribe may do 30 through her. and any
assistance rendered her in gathering the news OF
the neighborbood will be appreciated.)
Plenty Of rain and too much fOr
some is the cry.
Township Sunday School conven-
tion convened Sunday at Fairview
church.
Messrs Warren and Hamil are ship
ping hogs and cattle from Bayard
this week.
The usual cemetery meeting of Fair
view cemetery will be the 8th of May
all are expected to bring dinner and
tools for work and spend the day beau.
tifying the cemetery.
Mr.. Daniel shipped some very fine
cattle last week.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-01
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 neighborhood will be apprecistedo
(Received too late for last week.
There was a very pleasant party at
the home of Mr.. Blair last Thursday
evening.
Mary Beeman returned home from
her brother Charlie the first of this
week, where she had been visiting
for few days.
Ora Finley visited Mrs. Cunning
ham at Bethel a part of last week.
Rev. Mrs. Thorp administered bap-
tism to quite number of applicants
Sunday.
Emma Beeman closes very sue
cessful term of school at Center Grove
Friday, and they will have an enter
tsinment at night.
Mr.. Klotzbach's mother visited
friends west of Humboldt a part OF
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Myer started
Tuesday for their home at Miltonvale
Kansas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pine, of Humboldt,
attended services at Jeddo Sunday.
Dear readers of the REGISTER:
This now closes my work as CORES
pondent and agent of the REGISTER.
1t is with pleasure that 1 have en-
deavored to gather the news of our
neighborhOod, and yet I feel that 1
could not do the work justice. L
thank those who have kindly assist
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-01

We would like our township TO
send delegate tn the Chautau1ua
Assembly at Ottawa, commencing
June Is. One deleg ate can report to
all the schools. Who shall it be?
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-01

Moran is going to celebrate Fourth
of July at Walnut Grove this year.
The celebration will be under the
auspices of the Band.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-01

was So years old. His wife, two
daughters and son have the sympa-
thy of the entire community.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-01
ELSMORE.

~. E Gus ter 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 appre-
ciated.I
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-01
MORAN.

(Harry j. Bassett is the authorized reporter and
agent for the REGISTER at Moran. Those desiring
to subscribe may do so through him, and any as
sstance rendered him in gathering the news OF the
neighborhood viii be appreciated0
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-01

(Olive NJ. Gerall is the authorized reporter anC
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 neighborhood will be appreciated.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-01
PLEASANT VALLEY.

ID T. Smith is the authorized reporter and
agent for the REGISTER at Pleasant Valley. Those
detiring to subscribe may do so through her, and
any assistance rendered her in gathering the news
of The neiQh horhood will be Appreciated.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-07-10

said. for longer period than the lives
OF any delegates present, had present.
ed for the purpose of organization the
names Of officers to temporarily fill the chairs,
and Its action in this regard had never before
been questioned. He characterized the plan
now proposed as following a republican prece-
dent, disowned, denounced and spit upon
loheers. And why was IL, he asked with
strong emphasis, that all the rest OF the report
was accepted and only the distinguished gem
tleman from New York rejected You can
not escape" he said. the distrust
1 trust there will be permanent i'll
effects" He recognized the right OF the ma
jorty to control the convention when per-
manently organized The temporary organiza-
ton could effect nothing Why not permit the
report of the committee to stand In its en-
tirety: He referred to the precedent OF the
convention four years ago. when Mr. Cleve-
land was nominated (Mr. Cleveland's name be-
ing received with cheers), when a temporary
chairman, opposed to the candidate who had a
majority OF the convention, was allowed to
preside over the temporary organization of the
convention, and afterward the majority took
charge and nominated their candidate.
tCheers.
And he reminded them in closing that the
great state OF New York. whose loved son 1t
was now proposed to strike down, had given
them their only democratic president ICheers.
He dwelt upon the fact that on that occasion
Senator Daniel seconded the nomination of
David b. Hill for president of the United
States four years ago, but now seemed to deem
him unworthy to be the temporary chairman
OF a democratic convention. Loud cries of
NO" greeted this remark, to which Col Fell
lows retorted with the quotation about pro-
testing too much.
Who is he? Who is he:" shouted the dele
gates as b. w. Marsden. OF Louisiana, was rec
ognized and assembled the platform. Mr.. Mars
den began TO get in trouble at he beginning.
He professed no enmity to Senator Hill, and
declared instead of the majority attempting to
trample on the minority, 1t was the minority
that would trample the majority. Loud
Kisses followed this sentiment and Mr.. Mars
den was further interrupted by cries for Hill.
BY this time the audience began to realize that
Mr.. Marsden was drinking huge quantities OF
ice water from Chairman Harrity's pitcher
At the third drink they began to laugh de-
rtsively; at the fourth the vehemence in
creased. and when Mr.. Marsden. after waving
his handkerchief at his hearers in a vain at
tempt to secure silence, placed the glass to his
lips fifth time, the laughter and cheers be-
came uproarous and he was forced to sit down.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-07-10

next recognized, He appealed to his silver
friends, and told them they were about to make
a mistake.
Hon. Henry T. Clayton. of Alabama took the
platform and closed the debate Balloting on
the substitution of John M. Daniel in place of
Hill began The ballot resulted In the adop-
ton of the minority report
The result, official. was Ayes, $50: nays $40
The chair declared that the minority report
substituting the name Of John w Daniel for
temporary chairman was adopted The an
nouncement was received with wild cheers
The chair appointed ]. X. Jones. Of Arkan-
sas, b. F. Heating. Of Nevada, and :. M White,
of California, committee to escort Senator
Daniel to the chair.
Senator Daniel was received with cheers.
many Of the delegates standing on their chairs
and waving hats and handkerchiefs The
band played hymn.
Senator Daniel took the chair and began his
speech.
There a rapid thinning out of spectators
during Senator Daniels speech and much con-
fusion was caused by people in rear seats NOV
ing forward to better ones.
When Chairman Daniel finished there were
shouts of "Hil. HILL and repeating rappings
of the gavel were necessary to restore order
Senator Jones, of Arkansas presented a
| resolution OF thanks to Chairman Harrity for
the able and impartial manner In which he did
his duty while presiding.
Senator White, of California. offered res
| olution that the rules OF the last democratic
convention. including the rules of the Fifty
| third congress, govern the convention until
| otherwise ordered.
Gov. Hogg OF Texas, moved the appointment
| OF committees on permanent organs cation Gre
| dentials, resolutions and rules, and call of
| the roll OF states for members OF committees
was at once begun.
| After the announcement OF the committees
the convention adjourned until l0a. m. Wednes-
dax-
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-07-10

Chairman WilRam y. Hdrrify.
quested the sergeant-at-arms to clear the
aisles and see that everyone took their seats.
Prayer was offered by Rev. f. V. StIres. rec
tor OF Grace Episcopal church, OF Chicago.
Then Chairman Harrity, in slow, deliberate
tones, said:
Gentlemen of the convention. by direction
of the Democratic national committee. desire
60 report the following the temporary
ganization of the convention: Temporary chair
man, David b. Hill, of New York.
Then there was outbreak of applause
which lasted for two minutes. A delegate from
Minnesota got up to make motion and the
chairman, intending to ring for order rang the
bell for the band to play. remarking as the
band started up, amidst laughter: II rang the
wrong bell"
The rest of the organization was read as fol-
lows;
For temporary secretary, Simon p Sheerin.
of Indiana; for sergeant-at-arms. Col. John l.
Martin, of Missouri
What is the pleasure of the convention"
Mr.. Harrity asked ION the report made
from the Democratic national commttee,"
On that Mr.. Clayton. delegate from Alabama.
arose, advanced TO the platform. and said:
Gentlemen OF the democratic National Con-
vention. on behalf OF % members OF your ma
Nonal committee IS opposed to "a. and. as
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-07-10

believe, in accordance with the wish of the
great majority of this nation .cheers1, / am
authorized to present to this convention a
minority recommendation, which / shall move
as substitute for part OF the motion made
by the chairman OF the national committee. 1t
is that the name OF Hon. John w Daniel of
Virginia, be substituted in the committee re-
port for that Of Hon. David b. Hill. of New
York, and that Hon. John w. Daniel be chosen
temporary chairman OF this convention.
The minority report was signed by HENRY ID.
CLAYTON Alabama; T. c. MCRAE, Arkansas:
MICHAEL F. TABPfE, CALIFORNIA;; c. M. THoM-
AS, Colorado; SAMUEL PAsCo. Florida; CLARK
HOWELL, Georgia; c. w. BLAIR. Kansas; AR
THUR SEAwEIsL, Maine ID. ]. CAMPAU, Michi-
gan; A. J. DAVIDSON, Montana; r. p. KEAT-
ING, Nevada; F. II. BUsBEE, North Carolina:
WIN. c. ZEITsTIKow, North Dakota; M. L.
DONALDSON, South Carolina; p J. oTEy. vir-
GINA; j. w. BURTON, Utah; w. J. KUYKEN-
DALI, Wyoming; c. W. SHANNON. Arizona;
j. L. NORRIS. District OF Columbia; H. b. FER
GUsoN, New Mexico; f. NJ. RICHARDSON;
Oklahoma: J. L. OWEN. Indian Territory.
Mr.. Clayton concluded by demanding the call
OF states and a roll call. lCheers and cries OF
''call the roll" were raised
Mr.. c. s. Thomas, of Colorado seconded the
minority report
Again cries OF roll call" we're raised, and
Mr.. Harrity said:
1T may as well be understood gentlemen.
that as long as the present occupant Is in the
chair these proceedings will be conducted in a
regular, orderly manner"
This announcement was received with gen.
eral applause.
Mr. Allan McDermott OF New Jersey, was
then recognized to speak In support OF the
majority report.
Mr.. McDermott said that sufficient novelty
would be introduced in the campaign by the
platform which will be adopted without de-
parting from the principles which have gov
erned democratic conventions since democracy
has existed.
Ex-Gov. Waller of Connecticut was recog-
nized when Mr.. McDermott sat down, and he
promised, as he began his remarks from the
platform, not to delay the convention long
His resonant voice rang out clear and strong.
and was heard in every part of the hall. The
names of Hill and Daniel, he said, should be
joined together and cheered together, and some
OF the delegates took him at his word and gave
cheer for both. Mr.. Waller suggested that
Hill should be elected temporary chairman
and Daniel permanent chairman.
When Gov. Waller finished Charles Thomas,
OF Colorado was recognized. and spoke for the
adoption of the minority report and the sub