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Evening journal., 1896-10-09
MARRIED AT DOVER.

Andrew McFann, well-known
Young man Of Dover, and Mrs. Olivia
Mcbride we're married at the residence
of the latter. on Loockerman street.
Dover, Wednesday evening, at s
o'clock. Rev. r. p. Revelle performed
the ceremony and a large number Of
friends were present.
Evening journal., 1896-10-09

All communications intended FOR inser
ti0n IN this column should be addrcsse
10 Society Editor, care OF the Evcnin
Journal Communications should b
written on one nde OF the paper only.
Evening journal., 1896-10-09
Given Away

To every buyer or payer of 20
cents at either store a ticket free
Of charge, on which You have
chance to get eith.r first class
Bicycle, Parlor Suit, or Suit
made 10 order, If you are lucky,
you may get all three.
Evening journal., 1896-10-09
DELAWAREANs At SCHOOL.

These are the Delawareans who are
attending the West Chester State Nor
NAL School: Charles ID. Stradley, M. II.
O'Connell Wilmington; Randolph
Pratt, Clayton; Cornelius Frear. Cam
den; Miss Dorinda Clifton, Milford: I:
Miss Willie A. Pepper, Miss Minerva w.
Pepper, Clarence Pepper, Georgetown
Evening journal., 1896-10-09
CONSTANTLY TRYING

To better our store for shoe wants.
That's our aim. Are we succeedingg
Well. that's a question better answered,
perhaps, by our customers. A good
many seem to like our prices and
goods, and are telling their friends
about us. That's the kind Of advertis-
ing we want. The kind we are working
foB. The kind that pays. How about
your next Shoe wants? We think you
viii like our Footwear in two ways
goodness OF makeup. smallness OF
prices.
Evening journal., 1896-10-09
SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY.


A pleasant surprise party was ten
dered Miss Catherine Higgins. in honor
OF her birthday, at her home, No. GA
West Seventh street. The evening was
spent in dancing, singing and in va
rious games. AT midnight all were in
yited to the dining-room, where re-
freshments were served Among those
in attendance were: Mr. and Mrs. j..
r.. Russell, OF Pittsburg; Mr. and Mrs.
Warner and daughters, OF Baston, Pa:
Mrs. and Mrs. Edward A. Higgins, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Higgins, Mr.. and Mrs.
Francis Higgins and children, Mr. and
Mrs. CORY, Miss Ella Higgins, John
Higgins, Joseph Higgins. George Hig-
gins, Master Charles Higgins, Edward
Higgins, Joseph CORY, James CORY,
John Russell, Charles CORY, James
Higgins and others.
Evening journal., 1896-10-09
IN THE SOCIAL REALM.
This is Indeed the Merry
Month Of Marriages.
OCTOBER BRIDES AND eRooMs

WITH MORE TO COME IN THE
NEAR FUTURE-oTHER SOCIAL
TOPICS OF INTEREST TO WILL
MINGToN PEOPLE AND THEIR
FRIENDS.
Evening journal., 1896-10-09
MEMS.

$1.19-Men's Solid Lace and Con-
gress. positively a $500 shoe, styles.
S1.37-Men's elegant solid shoes,
wear warranted, good style, value s2.2o.
$1.69-Seven styles, 1876 pairs, no bet
ter shoe at $3.50
S1.95-Caf $500 shoe, styles, in
cluding the new Bull Dog toe.
S2.65-Box Calf Shoes, model and
bull dog toes, hand made; no better
value for $500.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-06-19

a
'.oh, it's very funny how things dc
happen in this world Icften think that
fate is against me, and just as 1 am
about to give MP fortune gives hel
wheel o whirl, and all is dazzling and
bright. She never gave it such whirl
as this
ssNc?''
"Never. Ton, for I Row see that !
can possess that estate just Us easy &c
ycu can--ea.s:er indeed, fer 1 have the
whole game IN my own hands,
Il don't understand you,'' gasped
Tom Bliss.
And don't interd that you shall.
Look ct me, Tenn, and tell me if yor
think Tn q cursed fool''
Tom did look at him and said:
mo, Bouton; you have lots of sense. .
Yes, Ten, lots end dead loads Of
horse sense, but I amt much en- the
fancy kind You could give me points
and beat me out and out ON book learn
ing. La city I'd need a guide, Just as
city men Go in the mountains, but I'm
IN the mountains now. I'm at home.
And I'm going TO pan cut this find ius:
SO long rs there is show CT colcr in the
gravel / mnst havc an oeaal a,.arc Of
the plunder. III Les ycu have charge oi
Rock Island Argus., 1896-06-19
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING caAPrrRs.

SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CaAPTRRs.
CHAPTER I-At the beginning Of
the civil war Valentine Weldon was
suspected Of the murder Of his.broth-
er. Frederick. who had disappeared.
Dr. Blanchard married their ;sister.
He became . widower. and years A..
ter the supposed murder went west
with his children. Howard, Alice and
Clara. Captain Brandon conducted
the train when it reached the far
west. Two bad characters. Henry
Kyle and Font Robb. joined them.
1I-Henry Kyle soon leaves the train
and visits his father and sister,
Nora. who attempt to turn him from
his evil life. 1II-Two lawyers
named Bliss come TO the west from
Virginia to attempt to force the
Blanchards to relinquish the Weldon
estate. The Blisses ally themselves
with one Bouton and his gang. who
are ready for any villsiny ~
Louis Kyle. Henry Kyle's brother,
warns Captain Brandon against Bou-
toms gang. V-Thc Blisses accuse
Dr. blanchard Of having murdered
his wife. VI-l.ouis Kyle snlists a
lighting hermit, called the Prophet,
in behalf Of the Blanchards against
Bouton. VII - Z. tch deserts the
Blanchsrds and goes to Bouton.
Captain Brandon encounters Henry
Kyle. fights him and leaves HIM for
dead. VIII Valentine Kyle con-
losses that he Is Valentine Weldon.
and that he killed his bro: her, Fred.
erick, unintentionslly.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-06-19
CHAPTER TX.

Bouton expressed no horror when
Black Eagle told him that Henry KYLE
was dying. He had no love for the
young man. He feared his popularity
with the gang, and, like greater rulers,
he wanted no rivals near his throne.
"Go up with Black Eagle and see
what wrong. I don't think Hank il
the man to let any one get away with
him.
Captain Brandon, Immediately after
his encounter with Henry Kyle. swan
across the Blue Water, intending to 60
down ON the opposite side and ecross
when abreast his camp He reached the
shore without much trouble, though the
water was very cold and the current
swift As there was no light in his own
camp and the river was quite wide he
could only guess ut its location when he
started to swim back. He reached the
shore, and, rising to his feet, was about
to walk tn the corral, when q chorus Of
savage yells that rooted him to the spot
rang ont and echoed among the rocks.
surrender, surrender, or we'll open
href' shouted Bouton from the center
Of the stockade.
Hold! Hold! We surrendcrr' called
out the men under Howard Blanchard.
A dozen turches were lit inside the
corral. and revealed Bouton and his
gang i'm full possession Of the central
stockadc, in which were the women and
children. and where the captain had
counted ON making his last stand.
Fly, Howard! Flyr" shouted Alice
from the stockadc.
The captain saw a man leaping over
the wall and heard the crack Of q dozen
rifles.
THAT IL Howard Blanchard, and
they are following him." said the cap
tain aloud. Then he shouted: 'This
way. Howard! This wayi',
Howard Blanchard recognized the
voice Of his friend, and run toward
him. He would certainly have been
ovcrtaLcn by his pursuers had not the
captain raised his rifle and brought tho
formost to the ground.
Come, Howardr' cried the captain,
seizing the young mans arm 'Keep
beside me-" And together they vanished
in the darkness.
So thoroughly had Patch's plan work
ell that the immigrant camp was taken
without the firing Of shot, and cheer
announced the TACT to the men under
Font Robb.
Light fires about the corralr' shout.
ed Bouton.
The fires were Lit and the glare add.
ed to the alarm Of the children, who.
with frightened cries, were clinging to
their equally alarmed mothers.
Approaching the place where Alice
blanchard and her sister were trying to
Rock Island Argus., 1896-06-19
Notice to Contractors.

Scaled proposals. will be received at the cit,
clerks Office. Rork irlaad, H.. until Monday
July q. 1e.M, AT O'Clock p m. for cons ructip,
me improvement ordered by IN ordinances. en-.
IAN ordin.n-e for the construction of storm
drsin the city Of hofk i-land. H.. beginning Al
the foot OF twenty -fouith street nj the point oI
intersection Of the q uicr line OF said street with
the mississippi river mining thence soufh-riy
10 Ninth avenue; thence oa-terly to Tsenty-lffi
street; thence southery q certain distance on
.ssd .s iweoty-hfth street. Pa April IS, A. D.
Ard for furnisning q the materials and doing
the work rccofnng TO tn plans and specilicaf,ons
on flc At the city clerk. Office
blank bids viii be furnished on ap?iic sffor.
AL bid must be accompanied with a certified
check in the sum Of five hundred $50, doIlsrs on
some Hocb Island bank. ayable iofhe order OF the
mayor OF said city, which shall become forfeit q
20 SAID CITY In csee the Didaer shall fat to enter
into contract with approved euresies 20 execute
the york for the price mentioned In hi. bid md
according to the plans n, specifications IN tns
event that the cont 4 shall be awarded 70 him
a ID bursrse, City CLERK
Rock Island. Ill, June :. ly0u.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-06-19
Publication Notes.
9ari socr f.ssIp ~ 1Id5;Im0,s. ddg.I. ,s


In the Ctunty court June term, A. d. H..
Chsr;ee H. Brandenburg W. Mary A. Ont
wioow. Jennie Desoe, jacob ". 0itt mafflIr
fhuiipe. Sarah Ada0s. Calvin 0itt. S0Sn Z. Giee.
Cora Kills. Ida Ely. William Gift ana OcserS n
Miegins. admini,trstH OF estats e Eli1ssctS
Bradley decoas<d-
Petition % sell real sstase 10 pay 1sbss.
10 the above pa0rd defoSdan9n. NstilAe
Phillips. Serah Adams. Calvin 0Ifs and Wfilis1 r
AAdsvit Of the non-rssidssce Of ~ ,a.san.
fnulps, Calvin CIT and WfI1inm Gin - eGSs-
~ thaf you. sarah Ada0s. csnn0e be fo.n1. -
tnae psocees can be seFvrd spon you. sn1 thsi
como. = s:ee.sl.s1 sssies Isssb, q sss essss 8
you an1 each q ycs that the sh1vs ssssd Seti.
iaoner has ase3 IN sAe eaid coar: I'M ~.
uteo9 eestsss yeu fsr bsase 70 ell M erfass "a
~ esos. - . euDmons - hoen iDsus6 h
seta essse esssnst goa. rctufnable ~ the yune
Snn' a. NJ 14E. of saSd cou,f, ana
inss sssd ess~e wss on she 0rsi dss
Q. Ssne. 4. y. leDs. sy 80 ssurt 80.
nnas sa,. 70 The Asescs ssr1 of sssd rosrt to nc
nsxen sno noidsa % tie oouss hDuee sn ne eifv
Ss ncsk Is.sna. N sa11 cOunfy Il nock Island. On
~ 10oesy a Au0nsf. q. .. 10. A.
49, - - - 80 yin auQsa9 "a nion1
esoeR 20 oas4 p.eelskna H yus oee u
49, = - I1lnsd, H.. shSs ist - q J9.e.
cssvk e - 01esev or.
. SwAfxsA boiici>sU 81 ese1easses.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-06-19
II n. BRIGGS,
Real Estate, Insurance, Loans
AND HOUSES TO RENT.
Oaice 1908 Second Ave-. Rock Island.

Hsvs On hsnd % lots tn South Rnck Island On
Wa.sr: low taxes- and cheap ineurcnce Tcn -
ON fhirty<ighth street and PfftasutS srr.sr
= nnmner OF Sisees ~ prsnersy IN she esss sar
Rock Island Argus., 1896-06-19
LEGAL.

>>>>~>-~>~>~>~~>~>>~>>~s
Publication Notice.
accH fsEA.D a c couS1Y, So.
In the Circuit court in ehanecry, septembc,
term. 1895.
Sadie Dickipson w Herbert Dickinson.
Amdavit Of non-res,denco Of the above defend.
ant. Herbert Dickinson, having been ilcd ia fhs
CLERKS once Of the circuit court OF said county
notice 10 her. fore hereby given to the eaid non
resident defendant that the Complainant loj he,
Dill OF complaint In Said court on the chancer,
eide thereof on the 18th day Of HAY, isQS and
that thereupon summons iesued out Of eaid
court whs rein raid euit 10 nOw pending returns
BILE on the first Monday IN the mouth OF Scp;em-
Der ne It, as 10 by law required.
Nov, unlses you. the safi uo1-ressdent defcn =
ant abose med. Herbert Dickinron, ehalI rserpoa
ally be and appear before paid circuit coaff. On
the hrst day ~ the next term thereof 10 be holden
af Rock irlsnd In and for the rad county, on IN,
ufet monday IN se. ten Der next. and plead answer
or d-mur To the aaid compl.iusnfe bill Of con.
piaini. The same and the matters ard ttings
therein charged sad stated viii he :akcn Ne con-
ieeeed. and decree entered against you accord
ing 10 tine prsyerof esid bill.
GEoEoE ". GAusLs, Clssk.
kock Ialsnd. Ill. May Z. 1876.
3. X. kESwoRrHr, Complainant's Solicitor.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-06-19

DOu Cttu.
the girls. can make my market in an
other place.
"Again don't understand YOU"
Put the contract into writing ana
make me an equal partner; then we'll
talk. When find that you are doing
the square thing by me, I'll come right
out and tell You the truth--that is. III
tell you all know, and know things
that'n make ycu heed them when you
hear them. What do you say?''
What can do but agree?'
You'll take me in ON the ground
hoor:''
"Yes.''
well, Tom, here's my hand. Now
let us get back and have some breakfast.
Business IS crowding upon me, but
like it. After years Of trying see my
way to wealth, and feel that fortune is
again with me-"
ITO BE CONTINUED
Rock Island Argus., 1896-06-19

STATE OF ILLINOIS. 1.

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
tocK Island COUNTY,
In the circuit c1urt In ehsnccry. Foreclosure,
General No. S92D.
J. =. Robinson. trustce for Oscar A. Baruhsr,
vs. Howard Chandler and Mary G. Chandler.
Public notice is hereby given thsf In puruusnce
OF derree entered by eaid court. in the ebovs
snl,tiea si esuse. on the 13tt usy of Msy, a. ID
Issn. 4. Eiwin Z. formenfer, master 10 chsnoery
OF the taid circuit court of Rock Island county.
~. " on saturday. the 9Th day Of June. A. D..
$50. af the hour of O'Clock In the astrrpoou n
inc ncfth doof OF the coun house, sn the city o,
socx Island In the said county and state, ecil nj
puunc vcndue to the highest b1dder for
caeh. All .ed singular. the following 1escrsbod
premises and resi estate IN said decree mentioned
.it1ated In toe county Of Rock Island ana sisfs
OF iiinois: OF % mnch thereof ~ nsy be ptccs
sarv 70 safissy ssid decree. to-wif:
me wea nalf 90 of The nosthesss quarter ~ !.
ana tne porthEsr quarter ~ of the southes 1
qusnef tAD. AL IN section thirtsenth ri8), town.
rnip sixescn u6l north rssee I've Is, wesf of the
an p. n. containing lsO Acres more or less.
faied may 70. 1873. BLwm Z. PAnsExrsR.
naeter In chanecry. Rock Island cousfy, III.
o. n kEHwonrEr. solicitor.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-06-19
LEGAL:
Notice of Final settlement.

pe oI DHuieI Fenrte fmacbef, Ocoeoeed.
Pubic potice 10 hereby given that the updcr
s'gned. kobcrt Doonsn. cxecufor, has IN,
Gay MED HE nnal report and sefticmeut
eueh In the county courf Of Enrs
leland county. and thst an order has becp
entered BY sad court approving The ss,d ~.
Pof. unlcss objections thereto or cause 70 tss
contrary be shown on or before The MN Az
OF jane: A. ID. I59d, and upon the 6ual N,
provo. OF said repoyf, the said 6obcrf Doo0an Win
ASK Tor an order Of distribution and win also ssk
70 be discharged. All persons inisrestod are 30
Rock Island. IL. June I, issa
Bye. J. sEARLv. Affosney.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-06-19

lie brought the Joremoss TO the ground.
allay the fears Of their friends. Boutou
raised his hat, and, with . bow intend.
ed 70 be very gallant said:
"Don't feel scared. lAdie2 I'm . gen.
tlenan. and I promise that no harm
shall come to you" ass
Boutou hrsrd . deep bass voice be-
hind him. and trembled and the next
instant ths Pfuphct towered up before
him.
"wAas IA sioa want Win nsr. aid
Rock Island Argus., 1896-06-19
EnElI lln lllr!


Battle Of all linda. inoiudiua
Turkish. pain. shsmpoo. cleo
trie. slecsrt-thefmsi. sse.. msy
b obtained ut shs OasiIsrium u
Bath ROons. on the Apst Sour Of
the Harper House.
ROtlMs OPEk
Tor Ladies-Fron 3 .. N. %
II q. on week days For 0ss-
tIsmsa-From 2 p. n. 70 10 p. m.
% week dAys On Sundays the
rooms viii b open from Ia n.
70 u a. "a for 0snfIsmss only.
Electric and Riacsro-shsrnal
baths may b obtslnsd ss sny
HnDs daring bAsshsss hoorl
dy1naasn sosnsessd VITA tek'
D
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-04-17
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 sppreciated)
Willis Trego, of Illinois, has been
visiting his nephew E. Trego.
Homer Lash has the measles.
A little son is reported at Ambrose
Myers.
Mr.. Wilson has been on the sick
list, but we understand he is better.
The s. 8. at JeddO has been reor-
ganized and there was a good attend
ance Sunday. The following officers
were elected: Supt., f. Rhodes; Asst
Supt., Miss Bertha Kiefer and Sec.,
Oscar Lash.
Mrs. A. NJ. Beeman entertained q
few little girls one afternoon last
week in honor of her little niece, of
Humboldt, who was visiting her.
The series of meetings are still con-
tinuing at Jeddo church. Rev. Mrs.
Thorpe expects togo soon from this
field of labor to Virgil, Kansas, to as
sist in the work there.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-04-17
SPRING BRANCH.

(Mr Frank Jackson is the authorized reporter
| and agent for the REGISTER at Spring Branch.
Those desiring to subscribe may do 80 through him,
and any assistance rendered him in gathering the
news Of the neiGhborhood will be appreciated1
While Will Jones was burning off
his field last week the fire got away
from him and came near burning him
out.
Lon Burton killed terrible big
wild goose on Mr.. Moorehead's pond,
at least it was the biggest one he has
ever killed.
Mrs. Sawyer and Miss Flora Ar
mold went to Geneva Saturday to the
teachers association.
Considerable corn is being planted
this week.
During the storm Tuesday night F.
Jackson's house was struck by light
ming. No serious damage was done.
Miss Flora Arnold closed very
successful term of school at Rock
creek Tuesday. The patrons of the
school and friends showed their ap-
probation of an intelligent, hard
working and painstaking teacher by
all gathering on the last day with
well filled baskets, and spending a
very pleasant day together. The Sill
yer Leaf and Spring Branch schools
were also there and took part in the
program. They report very pleas
ant time, being highly entertained
and we'll fed. Miss Arnold is among
the very best teachers this county af-
fords.
VIM. Jones and family visited at
Mr.. Radners near Neosho Falls Sun
day.
Mrs. Gantz visited in Moran the
first of the week.
A Miss Dews is visiting at Mr.. S.
Sanders this week.
Quite number from this part at
tended a party at Ed Rhodes Satur-
day night. They report nice time.
Charlie Null sheared his sheep last
week.
Those that leased their land in this
part two years ago got their money
the first of the week.
The Spring Branch school will end
this week.
Ben Draper and family visited on
the Usage Saturday.
Mr.. Keller of Colony is having some
good hog tight board fence put up on
his farm in this part.
John Sellars is entertaining a boil
on his head this week.
Mrs. brennan has treated herself |
to a new sewing machine from A. w.
Beck.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-04-17
THE COUNTY NEWS.
Interesting items From All Over
Allen County.
THE MOST IMPORTANT DEEDS
DONE BY YOUR NEIcHBoRS FAITH
FULLY AND IMPARTIALLY SET
DOWN BY REGISTER
REPORTERS
DIAMOND.

Mre W T. Jones is the authorized reporter and
agent for the REGISTER at Diamond. Those de-
string to subscribe may do so through her. and any
assistance rendered her in gathering the news OF
the neighborbood will be appreciated)
Miss Flora Spicer came over from
Geneva two weeks ago.
Rev. L. s. Jones was up from Yer
non since conference, and called on us
enroute for his fathers, where Mrs.
Jones and child visited during his
stay at Lawrence.
A Mrs. Lee of Garnett, cousin of
Frank Sprague visited him last Sun
day.
Little Zona Dickerson, daughter of
C. Dickerson is dangerously sick.
Mrs. Rog gers received word Monday
that her only brother had been kill
ed recently in Arkansas by falling
limb striking him while at work in
the timber. Mrs. Rogers feels her
loss deeply and has the syn pathy of
her friends and neighbors.
A number of Diamondites attended
the wedding at Wesley Chapel SUM-
day night, and extend best wishes
to Mr. and Mrs. Wilkison.
The announcement in last weeks
REGISTER of the death of DIR. Scott
filled our household with sadness, as
we he'd all learned to love and res
pect him almost as father.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-04-17
GENEVA.

Miss Knowlton 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
Joe Wilson shipped a carload of
hogs Monday evening.
NJ. ]. Pearson and family on Indian
creek removed to Topeka Monday.
Miss Nora Boner spent few days
with friends in Yates Center.
Mr.. and Mrs. Esse, of lola, visited
with friends of this place Saturday.
Willie Reynolds of Neosho Falls
will preach at the school, every two
weeks, on Sunday night.
Several of the young folks spent a
very pleasant evening at Mr.. Spencer's
Saturday night. Everybody had a
good time.
The school entertainment on Mon
day and Tuesday night was success
in every way, and was enjoyed by
all present.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-04-17
Ia HARPE.

(Mrs. F. NJ. Davis is the authorized reporter and
agent for the REGISTER at La Harpe. Those desir-
ing 70 subscribe may do so through her and any
assistance rendered her in gathering the news OF
the neighborhood will be spprecisted)
School opened again Monday after
being closed four weeks on account of
measles.
Mr. Shaw's moved to their home on
Monday and John Mitchell and
family moved into Grandma Wilson's
house.
Lizzie Hart has returned from Ill.
Grandma Wilson has returned from
Vermont.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carpenter and child
rem have returned to Weir City after
their visit here.
Mrs. Bryant and son were over
from Piqua Sunday to visit relatives.
Jesse Stansbery was laid up with a
lame wrist the first of the week.
Measles are about all over.
The boys are having lots of fun at
their lodge, The Grand Orient.
Hattie Pressler was called home
Tuesday by the illness of her mother
but we are glad to learn that she is
better.
viii Brister supports new buggy.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-04-17
BETHEL.

Miss Leila Cunningham is the authorized re
porter and agent for the REGISTER at Bethel
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.)
Mr.. Samp shipped his cattle last
week.
Mrs. Stout is visiting her daughter
Mrs. Jones in Kansas City at present
waiting.
Mr.. Lindsey closed quite success
full term of school at Sky Rocket last
Thursday, the school gave an exhibi-
tion at night, the program was excel
lently rendered to a well filled house.
Mr.. Finley, of Maple Grove was in
this neighborhood last Wednesday on
business.
The protracted meeting at Jeddo is
still in progress, there have been sew
eral conversions.
Miss Oral Finley is visiting the
writer this week.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-04-17
PRAIRIE DELL.

(Mrs. NJ. J. Barth 10 the authorized reporter and
agent for the REGISTER at Prairie Dell. Those
any assistance rendered her in gathering the news
81 the nsighborhood will be Appreciated0
Ned. McHenry has rented the Bur-
tis farm, located two miles east OF
Prairie Dell.
Geo. Sheriff. lost a heifer on Mon
day night of last week, as he supposes
by lightning.
Grandma McHenry was visiting
some days ago with Mr.. Riggs.
Geo. Baker has built a neat picket
fence in front of his residence, which
gives the phase more home-Iike ap-
pearance. He is also going to fence
in his barn lot and orchard with wire
netting so as to keep the wolves and
other vermins from destroying his
poultry.
We notice the Leroy Reporter has
made a discovery. We did not know
OF that before. 1t says: "Irve Sutton
and Will Barth left for lola yesterday
morning on important but pleasant
business. 1t is reported that the for
mer intends to submit to the bonds of
mstrimony and the latter accompani-
es him 80 manage proceedings and
act as groomsmsn."
Mrs. Sheriff. is steadily improving.
Mr.. Walter Tests, north of lola.
was in our neighborhood last week
making good some trees that were re-
ceived in bad condition.
Geo. Bsrth has been replacing a
culvert that washed out during our
last heavy storm and otherwise i'm
proving the road east Of his house.