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The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-10-24
"socks" WAS GOOD ENOUGH.
suitry Day Shopping Reduces the Popu-
lar Stock of Politcness.


Being hypnotized by an alluring i'd
vertisement, found myself, IN one of
those awful hot afternoons of last week,
hemmed in at the bargain counter in one
of the big department. stores by about
500 women, more or less-fat women,
lean women, pretty and bomely women,
neat and tidy women, slovenly women,
women with babies and women without
babies. l seemed to be the only man In
the crowd. We were nll in perspiring
pursuit of hose, that was "the long and
short of it." one woman said.
! noticed that in body of them like
that, and on hot day, they did not say
mems hose. The word socks was good
enough for us, and one woman near me
seemed to glance upon me with quiet
Joy every time she used the word. The
clerks inside the semi-circular coun-
ter were fairly dizzy with the frantic
appeals OF customers to supply them
with various numbers and colors. One
woman who wanted six pairs of No. 9's
nearly had q fit when No. lis were
thrust at her. Everybody who could get
within arms reach was helping herself,
calmly opening new packages, scrntin-
izinG the numbers and coolly laying out
what she wanted. Here" one would
say, 1--WE got four pairs; here's n dollar
bill" Then would come the scream:
"Cashl CASH. What makes you so
slow ?" Then out would come The little
book with the carbon duplicate-"Thir-
ty-six out Of dollar. Thank you"
There was one fat woman who could
not for some time get within three feet
of the counter, but her souls desire was
not smothered. She shouted in clarion
tones at one of the young lady clerks:
"Have you got any gentlemen's socks?"
Several quiet smiles were exchanged;
then I gathered up my own purchase
and Enthusiastically Standard-Union.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-10-24
Laws of Health.

Tramp-Thankee kindly, mum; I'd
no hope of gettin' SIGH fine gupper to-
day, mum. May Heaven bless vel
Housekeeper-As you've had q good
supper, l think YOU might chop some
wood.
Yes, mum; but you know the old
adage: After dinner rest awhile; after
supper walk a mile I'll walk the mile
first. num."-N. y. Weekly
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Why Not?

The professor is very punctilious
about the use of language. His young
est daughter has learned to ride bike.
and the fact Is very evident in her con-
versation. Now and then he moved I'M
easily in his chair, but he made no COM
ment. After a time he said:
Lucia, would you mind closing that
door? / am getting as cold as an Ike
She rose to obey and then turned with
a puzzled air and inquired:
"As cold as what. father"
"As cold as an Ike"
Il don't understand YOU"
"That is very strange. II seems to
accord with your theory of the verbal
expression. If bicycle can consistent
~ be called bike, see no possible OBJ
lection to my abiding TO an icicle as an
ixe.r-Albany Argus.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-10-24

Prof Dusenberry, of the University
of Texas, is so completely absorbed in
his profession that be is becoming more
and more absent-minded every day.
He remarked to one of the students:
Something very stupid happened TIC
me the other morning. ] believe | am
becoming a little absent-minded."
"What is ito"
you see, | wanted to take my wife
out in buggy and give her some freah
air, and, when / came to think il over.
] remembered that l had never had a
wife."-Texas Sitter.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-10-24

Roll a strip Of puff-paste 20 an eighth
Of an inch in thickness; spread with
Jam; roll and pinch the ends to keep
the sweetness from coming out. Glaze
with EGG. and bake in a moderate oven.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-10-24
Around tho world.

With the completion Of the trans
Siberian railway in 1900, the tour OF the
world in 30 days win become an &c
cornpiished fact. The entire fare is cal
culated to DE from $3.50 to 500 Toledo
Blade.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-10-24

Fruit growing may be made prohta-
BILE in every county in the state, pro-
vided discretion is used in selecting
fruits adapted 10 the locality. High
altitude is where apples do the best. as
"a ,ft 1e
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-10-24

one Of the largest vineyards in the
state is found in Benton comfy, owned
bv Stark Bros practical grape growers.
II contains more than 5000 bearing
zines.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-10-24

Arkansas has 216 square miles of zinc
fields. samples of which took first prem
;um at the Chicago exposition. A fea-
turc of the zinc mines of this state is
they can be more easily mined Than
any other vet discovered.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-17

The Kentucky Populst spread It,
self ont on the first of the year, 1t
changed its name to the Herald
and comes from press twice week,
for 81 per year, with a weekly is
sue at 10 cents for three months.
The Herald has decided to fill the
"long lelt want" of a Popullst
NEwspApER-one that will condense
and present all the news mp to the
press hour, with pointed editorials
and breezy special correspondent
from WashingtonCity, whose letters
alone are worth twice the price OF
the paper. Try the Herald, Pad
noah, Ky. Special r'tc, three
months for silver dime
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-17
500 Reward. 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased 10 learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that Science
has been able to cure in all its
stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure known to the medical frater-
nifty. Catarrh being aconstitution-
al disease requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally acting directly
on the blood and Lucous surfaces
of the system, thereby destroying
the foundation .of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and as
sisting nature in doing its work.
The proprietors have so much fatty
in its curative powers that they Of
fer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that it fails to cure. Send for
list of testimonials Address, +.
j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o. Sold
by Druggists
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-17
ANDERSON COUNTY MASS TEMPERANCE MEETING.
no
AUDITORIUM IN GARNETT
April e. 1895. at r. M and 7.sO r. M.

no THE FRIENDS OF TEMPERANCE, GREETING.
The history of every moral conflict with evil has proven the
truhfuness of that old saying: eternal vigilance the price
Io liberty"
The saloon forces already in the field with assiduous
effort to organize ally of the traffic for the expressed
purpose of the resubmson of prohibition amendment 70
this end the Mystic Brotherhood secretly organized in behalf of
the saloon interest," expects to march voters to the polls
lin November the bidding of the saloon and, if posi-
be capture the incoming legislature and thereby way
reopen the dram-shop.
In view of this unyedng foe all that to every
true patriotic citizen of Kansas in behalf of every human
interest," urge all organizations in Anderson county which have
for their object the welfare of people join with in the
meeting by sending two delegates for whom free
entertainment will be provided by the good people of Garrett
By order of
ANDERSON CO. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATIONS
The following speakers will be present deliver addresses
Rev. R. P. Hammons, of Baldwin.
Rev. Acheson of Garrett
Rev. Glum, of Kincaid
DR.. Metcalf Of Colony.
Rev. ]. R. Chambers, of Greeley
Revs Dunsmore, Combs and Wckham, committee
lutons.
Delegates who expect will please notify Mrs Darche
who is chairman Of the committee entertainment.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-17
KANSAS AGirAToR. GARRETT. KANSAS.
LONE ELM ITEMS.

Mrs. Clice, of Garrett, was the
guest of her brother, A. G. G.
Shockey, and family, last week.
Mr.. Hardings, friends of Mr..
McBride's, arrived here from Che
topa the first of the week.
Mrs. Sharon, of Kincaid, was the
guest of her brother, III. E. Wynn,
and family, last week.
Our township truatee finished as
sessing the property owners of Lone
Elm township, last Saturday
There is an intention of organic
ing "a lodge of Pyramid, Builders
here IN the near future.
Mr. and Mrs. Bryarly. of lndi-
ana, are the guests of James Fife
and family, north OF town. Mrs.
Bryarly is niece of Mr. Fife.
Mrs 4. Jennings daughter aud
niece, of Neosho Falls. spent few
days last week with them.
w II Quiett, near Colony, was
IN town last Saturday.
We are informed that o. c..
Nokes has traded span of mules
for Arkansas lumber, and will build
house alter the pattern of Rams
Ilerrington's residence
Misses Clara Putnam and Eva
jackson of NpOsho Falls. returned
home the first of the week.
Prof. U. P. Wardrip and family
have moved into their rooms in the
printing office building
Prof. Ted Blackmare and troupe
gave a musical entertainment at the
hall last Monday night.
L. G. Hastings and family were
the guests of II. Hurry and family
the first OF the week.
j. d. Hester arrived home from
Kansas City last Friday, accom-
panied by Mrs Hester, who had
proceeded him a week or so, and
had been visiting relatives. Her
sister, who has been sick Tor some
time, is but little better
j. II. Young, Of Marshall county,
is here Tor the purpose of organic
ing a lodge of Pyramid Builders,
which he will probably do in about
week
l.. ii Burnham and wife went to
Moran the first of the week, to en-
gage in the hotel business.
The township board have pur-
chased evergreens for the cemetery
pere, of the Kincaid nurseries, and
are putting them out this week.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-17
Esuckien's Arnica Salve.

The Best Save in the world for
Cuts, Brniss,e Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rhcum, Fever Sores, letter, Chap
ped Hands, Chilblains, Corus, and
all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or 10 pay required 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction or money refunded Price
% cents per box, For sale by A
7. lInlcomb Il 90.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-17
Joint Teachers Association

The teachers Of Allen, Woodson
aud Anderson counties will meet in
Joint session in the Christian church
at Colony, Friday evening, April
"a. Exercises beginning promptly
at 80 p. m.
PROGRAMME.
Welcome, Colony brass band.
Music Colony mandolin club.
Song, Garnett quartette.
Prayer, Rev. Cook
Vocal music, Garrett quartette.
Welcome address, Prof A. M. Eos
dick
Response, Elma Holloway, Yates
Center.
Class song, Anna Metcalf, Colony.
Address, kindergarten Schools,
Mrs. Pickens, lola; discussed by
Hiss Leah Hedges, Garnett, and
NJ iss Bessie Paterson, Neosho
Falls.
Class song, Anna Reitz, Colony
Recitation, 1.-THE Conscript," Miss
Emma Clark, Garnet.
Music, Colony mandolin club.
Paper, David Copperfield', Miss
Spencer, Yates Center; discussed
by ii. G. Oman, Fort Scott.
Vocal music, Phlo Melo club.
Current Events, Prof N. A. Baker,
Welda; discussed by A. y. Ep
person, Yates Center; U. p.
Wardrip, Lone Elm, and |. Slim.
mel, Garrett.
Vocal music. Garrett quartette.
Paper, "Our County Normals,"
Sup't Mcclellan, Garnet dis
cussed by Sup't. l. j. Stephen
son. Yates Center, and Sup't.
Pickens, lola.
Music, Philo Melo club.
Benediclion, Rev. Crawford.
All are cordially invited to meet
with us By order of committee,
l., w. STILwELL, Chairman,
EIMA HOLLOWAY, Sec'y.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-17
SHERIFF'S SALE.
First published April 10, 1896. }
ANDERSON COUNTY,
Thomas Baxter, plaintiff,

ANDERSON COUNTY,
Thomas Baxter, plaintiff,
VS..
Cornelia B. Loomis, defendant.
By virtue of an execution to me
directed and delivered, issued out
of the Fourth Judicial District
Court of the State of Kansas, sit
ting in and Tor Anderson county, in
said state, l will, on Monday, the
18th day of May, A. D. 1896,
at 2 O'Clock p. m. of said day,
at the court house door in the
city of Garrett, in the county
and state aforesaid, offer at public
sale and sell to the highest bid.
der, for cash in hand, all the
right, title and interest of the above
named defendent in and to the fol.
lowing described real property, to-
wit:
Lots ten (lO), eleven (ll) and
twelve (l2), in block nineteen (l9)
in the city of Garnett, Anderson
Co., Kas.
Said property to be sold as the
property of the above-named de-
fendent.
P. E. KEENEY, Sheriff.
By A. P. FARRIs, Under Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Garnett, Kas., April
9th 1896.
S. L.. Mathews,
ATTORNEY for Plaintiff.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-17
SAVE MONEY.

Owners of farms or town proper.
ty that IN heavily mortgaged or
who are in default on interest or
taxes, aud fear foreclosure, or even
where property has been sold by
the sheriff, can SAVE MONEY and
possibly save their homes by con
|uliing w IL. MELLEN,
Garnett, kas.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-17
Cure for Hesdaehe. Az a rem,

Cure for headache. Az remedy
for all forms of Headache Eliciric
Bitters has proved to be the very
best. 1t effects a permanent cure
and the most dreadful habitual sick
headache yield to its influence. We
urge all who are afflicted to procure
bottle, and give this remedy a fair
trial. In cases of habitual consti'
patton Electric Bifters cures by
giving the needed tone to the
bowels, and few cases long resist
the use of this medicine. Try ID
once. Fifty cents and s. 100 at A.
T Ho'camb 4 Co.'S, drug store. 2
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-17

We visited the Garnett cream
cry this morning, and saw a busy
throng OF farmers unloading thei
milk cans. The business of tn,
creamery is increasing as the PEG
pie learn It's benefits to them. Many
farmers were opposed to the insti
tuition at first but when they saw
their neighbors' monthly checks in
payment for milk, they became in
ierestcd, and now patronize the
creamery. W II. Slocum received
about sos Tor his march yield OF
milk, and others do as well in pro.
portion To the number of cows they
milk tits good thing.
Last Sunday was the birthday
of Mr.. Jesse Harrison and his wife,
Mrs Jessie Harrison AS sunday
was NOT convenient or proper day
for Il social party, Tuesday evening
was selected by number of their
friends to give the worthy couple a
little surprise. The victims
were eniiced away from home while
preparations were made for the sur.
prise, aud about s o'clock they re-
turned to find the house in the pos
session of a crowd Of friends. The
surprise was complete. Several
useful presents were given Mr. and
Mrs. Harrison. Judge Brown max
ing the presenta ion speech. After
a season of social chat, the com
pany repaired to the dining room
and partook Of feast of delicacies
that had been brought by the
friends. Several games were en-.
joyed by old and young, and then
the company disbanded, wishing
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison many more
birthdays and much happiness
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-17

--Sam'l McCollum, one Of ou'
old reliable subscriber. in Linculu
township, called, Saturday, aud
left a big iron dollar
w. w. Weber and j. II
Chapman were up from Lone Elm,
Saturday, and made up a pleasant
call
j. M. Collins was in from
mont Ida, Saturday, and left an or
der for cards advertising his Perch
eron horse, Prince Louis.
The Congregational churcn had
birthday anniversary last Friday
evening, which neued the church a
neat sum.
Judge Harder is building IA
neat, commodious cottage on his
lots near the west side school house.
Jim Craig has been appointed
steward of the deaf and dumb asy-
lum at OIathe, which position he
occupied some years ago.
- Frank Tefft is here again.
Guess he didn't go to Ohio, after
all.
Rev. Combs friends gave a
pound social at the Presbyterian
parsonage, Monday night.
Joe Stevenson has sold his
poultry and egg business to w. B.
Hearst & Co., of FIT. Scott.
County Superintendent Still
well is attending teach rs meet
ing at Parsons this week
Mrs. Mize visited old friends
here the first of the week She
sang at the M. 4. church, Sunday
john Speer, the veteran editor,
was in Garnett thus week, selling
his book, Life of jim Lane Mr..
Speer set every type IN the b ,ok
Or. Matte f. Cunningham Wis
tied her sister Belle, at Kansas City,
the latter part of last week, aud
witnessed the lalt,r's graduation
from the school of pharmacy.
-Patronize home industry. Ask
for only the best-the Monroe Bak-
ing Powder.
The county commissioners have
awarded the county printing to the
Eagle for the ensuing year, at a
fair rate-a rate which leaves the
printer living profit This ia as
it should he. Heretofore, or for a
number of years, The commissioners
have called for bids, and the pub
fishers have cut each Others throats
(fguratively speaking) in order to
get the printing The AGIrAToR
expected nothing from the board. 80
we are not disappointed. Two
members of the board are Repub
licans, and only one Populst. 80
we were "not in it, The county
money will remain the same as last
year. The First National Bank
gets about two-Lhirds of the funds,
while the Anderson County Nation
al gets one.third--ali it wanted,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-17
HEADQU ARTERS.

Now at Thomas Baxter's store
for Flour, Bran and Shorts, Salt
and Coal. One carload of Flour
and two carloads of Shorts and
Bran just received--all first-class
goods, at low prices.
THOMAS BAXTER,
Garrett, Kas. Alta
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-17
BICYCLES.

$49.5O will buy a '96 pattern
Crescent Bicycle. Secondhand
wheels for sale. Inquire of
JOHNSON, the Photographer.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-17

SFoCkM ELLIS BAD oUY. Twsnt, -three SO,
- splitting dialogues. Laugh AMI grow fat
Money, lane ..pd transportation IN roken duses
Warranted 20 make more Populists % the square
.nch than anything IN print. Points for Thinksrs
Snocks the q. q. p. silly. Government Ownerhip
Druad, postDaid. for rs cents fsom this oelo9
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-17

-llo.ace Grant, of the Greeley
Graphic. called un us Tuesday
IL U Harrison, of Scranton
. O>agr unity. was in town, Tues
day
"A No chewing tobacco l7cts
per Id, 3 ID for so cents.-J. ID
Macklin.
j. r. Nicholson, of Jackson
township, called, yesterday.
1.-The Fatal Pitfalls and Shares
that Eutrap the American Youth
\ will be the subject at the nj. 4,
church next Sabbath night
See those scot hammocks al
the North Side Racket.
Judge W. A. Johnson was
nominated by acclamation tor appel
ate Judge by the Republican conven.
ton at Chanute, Wednesday.
We learn that Theodore Dun
can (colored), formerly of this city,
died of small pox, at Kansas City, a
few days ago
so cents buys good pillow
shoe. Don't buy until you see
them.-J. D Macklin, north side OF
square.
Another fire, Wednesday night.
The stables on the premesis of w.
II Mellen and Mrs Gussie Baird
were destroyed The fire company
prevented the further spread of fire,
bnt it looked pretty "scaly" for
while. aud the house occupied by
Mrs Harizell caught fire several
times. The cause of the fire is un-
known. Had il not been Tor the
waterworks, we would have wit
messed terrible contlagration, and
many people would now be home
less.
--Good Syrup at 25 cents per
gallon Give it one TRIAL. ID.
Macklin
Last Saturday, while returning
from their farm, E Hampshire and
son captured All eagle which was
sitting by the roadside near John
R. Fosters residence They took
the bird home and turned it into
ward surrounded by high fence,
and it stays there, seemingly con-
tented Mr. Hampshire says he is
Xix. The man who became the po-
sessor of an elephant--don' know
what To do with the thing now that
he has it.
The New Racket Store, on the
north side of the square, is the
place for bargains in shelf hard
ware. notions, and furnishing goods.
Il O. Alexander lett, Saturday,
for Montana, where he expects to
take up his residence.
mrs. Emil Barber is down from
Kansas City, visiting her father,
w II Mellen. Emil will go to st.
Louis, expecting to work for the
Hamilton Brown Shoe Co.
Some of the city officials OF
Iola wanted to act smart, last Sat
urday, and, as IA result, the city
now has damage suit on its
hands. A young man visited
that place, Saturday, whose bus
mess is cleaning cisterns with
out removing the water. He has
three assistants, but he preceded
them to lola. While he waited
far them to arrive, he went from
hon g to house in search OF busl-
ness some of the officials con-
.:luded he was tramp or "dy-
uamiter," 81 they arrested him and
nut him in Jail. They searched
him Tor dynamite, but found moth
ing Of the kind, yet they kept him
in Jail till Sunday morning, with
ant a bite to eat, when the marshal
went to the Jail and told the prison
err to "skip." He came to Garnett
and put his case in the hands of
Attorney S. l. Mathews, who has
entered damage suit against the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-17

j. A. Scroggs, Anderson coun-
tvs old reliable undertaken, is
again at his post in that capacity.
A tall and complete stock of goods,
including II fine new funeral car,
modern and elegant, is placed at
the service Of the public Place of
business, northeast corner of square.
Night calls will be promptly attend
ed to. Call at his residence,
Fourth avenue, second house east
of railroad II. n. HOPKINS.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-17
The Discovery saved his life. Mr..

The Discovery saved his life. Mr..
G. Cailouette, druggist, Beavers
vile. ILL.,, says: "To DR.. Kings
New Discovery I owe my life. Was
taken with La Grippe and tried all
the physicians for miles about, but
of no avail, and was given up and
told could not live. Having DR..
Kings New Discovery in my store
! sent for bottle and began its use
and from the first dose began to get
better, and after using three. bottles
was APP and about again. 1t is worth
its weight in gold. We won't
keep store or house without il"
Get tree trial at A. Y. Holcomb 4
Go. 8 drug store. 2
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-17

5 lbs coffee 80
White fish No family per kit 60
White fish in quarter Dbl
IA lbs good broken rice 20
9 lbs hand picked beans tor 20
Rope per lb OF
5 lbs sal soda, 10
No canned corn 05
l3 lbs oat fake for 20
A good tea 2 lbs for 20
A good No Japan tea worn 65c 30
No imperial tea worth 6Oc Tor 30
7 bars of Clairette soap for 20
Best quality pine apple per can 10
No. | salt per Dbl so
Nice raisins 6 lbs for 20
Salmon per can 10
Lemon extract per bottle OF
Vanilla per bottle 90
A good broom for o.
The best coal oil per gallon Is
Crackers per Id 90
Bucket syrup guaranteed ~
gallon 40
Another lot of that nice syrup 2lc
per gal.
We handle the best -four ON the
market.
Get you a set ui thost nice
dishes while they are being sold at
one-hali price.
Bring IN your produce.
KANSAS CITY CASH STORE
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-17

KANSAS CITY
cash STO RE,

Look carefully at our quotations.
Compare these prices with Prices
you are paying.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-07-24
Grand Concert.

On Thursday night, the Both of
July, the famous Peak Sisters
will play at the home of j. J..
Simpson and sisters, 3 miles north
of Camden. Josie Simpson will
also appear in his favorite char.
acter, the comic, "That Rascal
Pat and Jumbo jun. Pro-
ceeds will go towards furnishing
the new church. Refreshments
will be served before and after
the concert. Admission over IL
years % cents, under IL years 10
cents. If you have never seer
the peak Sisters" you will not
regret it. if you have seen them
you will be all the more anious to
see them again.