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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-01-10
NEOSHO VALLEY.
some time

&C. l.. Arnold is the authorized reporter and
sgent for the REGISTER a. NeCshu Valley. Those
desiring to subscribe may do t1roEgh him, and
any assistance rendered him in gathering the news
Of the neighborhood will ne appreciated)
Prayer meeting has beeu announced
for each evening during the present
week.
There is some corn in the fields yet.
Silas Malcolm has moved from the
Geer place onto a small piece of land
belonging to Jas. Trine near horse
shoe bend.
Rev. Holmes is holding protract-
ed meeting at Pleasant Valley.
Mr.. Hawkins formerly resident of
this place, droped dead at his sisters,
Mrs. Osborns, where he was visiting
last Sunday morning.
A very pleasant birthday party
was given Mrs. MOsier and Marshall
last Saturday.
Geo. Davis has barn 40 by 80 a.
bout completed which will be used
exclusively for storing hay and grain.
Mr.. Lambkin and daughter have
returned to Mo. after spending about
a year at Lon Vancils.
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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
sistance rendered him in gathering the news OF the
neighborhood viii be appreciated0
The Home Literary had pleasant
meeting at the home of P. J. Nc
Glashan New Years eve. The time
was spent in games and pleasant con-
versatiOn. During the evening a
"literary supper" was served. The
party stayed to bid farewell to the old
year and welcome the New Year.
Those presant had a most enjoyable
time.
Married. Jan. l. 1895, in the NJ. E.
church, Rev. w. A. Howard officiat-
ing, G. c. Pettingill and Miss. Elsie
DeHart both of this place. Mr.. Petit
ingill is MOran's enterprising jeweler
and his wife has lived in Moran many
years and is one of our highly respect
ed young ladies. Their many friends
wish them much happiness.
E. A. Brown and wife entertained
a number of their friends New Years
eve. They watched the old year out
and the New Year in. A very pleas
ant time is reported.
w. t. Strong made flying trip to
Mo. last week.
DR.. Strong had another attack of
neuralgia recently.
Caleb Carmane of Allen Center was
in town New Years day.
Kinne and McGIashan have dis
solved partnership, Mr.. McGlashan
retiring and Mr.. Kline continuing
in the business.
Prof. and Mrs. s. L. Fogleman spent
New Years day with Prof. Fogle-
mans parents in La Bette Co.
Miss Florence Barnes who has been
visiting in WOodson Co. returned
New Years day.
School recommended last Monday
after two weeks vacation.
Rev. Cassell of FIT. Scott preached
in the Presbyterian church last Sun
day morning and evening.
John Smith and Jud Hamilton
were in Kincaid Monday.
Jennie CulbertsOD, VIM. Culbers-
sons daughter, who has been visiting
near Moran since the fair returned to
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-01-10
GENEVA.

Miss Knowlton IS the authorized reporter anu
agent for the REGISTER at Geneva. Those deslr-
ing TO subscribe may do so through her, and any
assistance rendered her In gathering the news "
the neighborhood will be appreciated)
Mr.. d. l.. Warner went to lola
Monday on business.
E. G. Esse and family spent few
days with relatives last week.
Miss Sarah Bradley, of Colony was
the guest of Mrs. ]. B. White Mon
day.
The friends of Finis Martin spent a
very pleasant evening at his home
Tuesday night, watching the old
year out and the new in.
Some of the Woodmen went over to
Neosho Falls Monday night, to assist
in organizing a lodge.
Born:-To Mr.. and Mrs. Peyton on
Sunday the 5th, a son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Saferight have
moved in with Mr.. Robert White to
keep house for him until spring.
Fred Spicer sent some fine poultry
Monday to the Topeka poultry show.
Mrs. Mortimer is on the sick list.
Messrs. Childs, Briggs and Leavit
returned Tuesday to Bayard to press
hay.
Frank White of Colony. spent a
few days last week with friends.
The neighbors and friends of Mr.. f.
c. Esse surprised him, last Friday by
gathering together and giving him a
days work.
Miss Nora BOner returned Satur-
day from a long visit in st. Joseph.
The phOnograph entertainment by
Melvin Hopper, Tuesday night was
good in all but the attendance. Mel
win will soon give entertainments at
the neighbOring school houses.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. MulInix surprised them Monday
by helping to celebrate their silver
wedding anniversary. Everybody
had a good time.
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Der were present. The proceeds were
81. 90 which will be used toward pro-
curing school libraries at Savon burg
and Elsmore. Another entertainment
for the same pupose will be given in
the near future.
P. L. Augustine, of Moran was in
town Monday.
Chas. DragOo, of Wise and Miss
Jessie Johnson of Bronson were visit
ing at H. B. Willoughby's and c. +.
Cox's Monday.
Miss Ona Cox returned tOIOla Sat
urday to resume her school WORK
after two weeks vacation.
Miss Julia Peterson has returned
home where she will remain unit
spring.
G. w. Smith and wife, Frank Cox
| and wife and Gust Peterson attended
the teachers association at Moran
Saturday.
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LEAN MA.

(Grace Mills is the authorized reporter and agent
for the REGISTER at Leanna. Those desiring to
subscribe may do so through her, and any assist
ance rendered her IN gathering the news OF the
neighboThOod will be appreciated.)
Married: At the home of the brides
parents, Mr., l.. E. DeHaven to Miss
Eta Afford. Rev. Saunders Officiat-
ing. There were several friends from
Savonburg in attendance, also the
relatives of the bride from our own
vicinity. They received several USE
full and handsome presents. Miss
Eta was loved by all who knew her
and Mr.. DeHaven we understand is a
model young man and has hosts OF
warm friends. We all wish them a
peaceful and happy journey through
life.
Protracted meeting will begin Jan.
21st 1896. 1t was postponed until
this time on the account of the meas
les. We hope 70 have good attend
ance.
quite an improvement TO Leanna.
We noticed quite a number OF
young people from other neighbor-
hoods out to church Sunday night.
We were glad to see you. Come
again.
Our young people have organized a
Christian Endeavor Society.
Oracle Mills entertained a few OF
her pupils New Years night.
Master Ora Thorpe who lived near
Odense, was buried in the .Leanna
cemetary Saturday Jan 4th. We ex-
tend our sympathy to the stricken
family.
Misses Lizzie and Belle Gregg and
brother of Mo-, ale visiting at their
Aunt's, Mrs. Hawson.
Miss Meta Afford entertained
some young friends last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pullem from Illinois
are visiting Mrs. Pullem's many
friends and relatives. Mrs. Pullem is
gaining strength slowly since her
severe attack Of typhoid fever.
Miss \ ia Richardson visited her
parents over Sunday.
Frank More and wife took dinner
at f. Mill's one day last week.
Jake Ermey and wife are hunting
a name for their new baby.
Mrs. f. Mills visited Mrs. :. Bar
ber last Friday.
Mark Gibson has returned to his
school work at Burlington Iowa.
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ALLEN CENTER.

q. T. Treadway 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 be
appreciated)
Our ice men are becoming anxious
about the crop. The hot winds are
detrimental TO the ice as they are to
cereal crops in summer.
Perry Newton spent last week in
Missouri visiting friends.
Aaron Remsberg spent the New
Year holidays with Geo. Michaels
out on Mill-creek.
A Leap Year party at the home of
Mr.. Tinker on New Years night was
participated in by quite number of
our young people.
Our school re-opened this week
after two weeks vacation t0 the de-
light of every body.
Mrs. Southerland's mother and
sister of Parson Kans. visited her
last week.
Miss Ida Marley spent a portion
of her vacation with friends here as
is her annual custom, stopping on
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assistance rendered him in gathering the news OF
the neighbOrhoOd will be appreciated.)
VIII and Aura Greene weLt to Ft.
Scott last "Wednesday to visit rela-
tives. They returned Monday.
A number of little folks are sick
with bad colds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lemaster gave par
ty New Years eve to number of their
young friends. All report pleasant
time.
Mr. and Mrs. A. w. Rowland of lola
called in this vicinity last Sunday.
Will Norman has gone to Chanute
to work. His place on the section"
is taken by David Watson.
Rev. and Mrs. Carr, of lola were in
attendance at the entertainment New
Years eve.
We noticed number of the North
Maple Grove people at Carlyle church
recently. They are always very
welcome.
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SPRING BRANCH.

tMr. Frank Jecksan is the authorized reporter
and agent for the REGISTER at Spring Branch
Those desiring to subscribe may DO so through nm
and any assistance rendered him in gathering the
news Of the neiGhborhoOd will be appreciatedl
Jim Pickell was circulating in this
part recently.
VIII Cummings and family from
lola were visiting friends in this part
Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. Howard's spring wagon broke
down on their way to church.
Mr.. Rose preached at Pleasant Val
ley Sunday.
The Steth boys from LaGrande
were visiting at Mr.. COffee's Satur-
day and Sunday.
Mr.. Wise went to Labette county
this week with load of implements.
Lots of corn is being gathered this
week.
MIR. Montgomery was buying hay
in this part recently.
The Pernell boys are pressing hay
in this part.
The hog cholera seems to have run
its course in this part.
A family from Dakota are visiting
at A. Is. Mull's on their way to Cali
fornia. They will ,startfrom here the
first of the week on an excursion. Mr..
Null will go with them to look for
land.
One of Mr.. Wise's colts was badly
cut on barbed wire the first of the
week.
Mr.. CANDLES team ran off Tuesday
from Mr.. Moreheads to the school
house. No harm was done.
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ROSE HILL.

Ed. Thompson has been visiting
for several days in this vicinity.
Miss Marie Parish is in Missouri,
where she went to attend the wedding
of friend on New Years day.
James BlOdgett has returned to
Kansas from Indiana.
Eugene Delaplain is back from the
Territory, he likes the country we'll
enough that he thinks of farming
there the coming season.
A party at Len Barker's New Years
eve where with youths bright hopes''
the young folks danced the old year
out and the new one in.
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PRAIRIE DELL.
it now s

(Mrs M. 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 gathering the news
Of the neighborhood will be appreciated0
A few of Mrs. Hinkle's friends
went in and spent New Years day
with her. They were royalty enter
tanned and hope to be permitted to
spend another New Years day with
her as pleasantly.
George Barth's two little girls were
sick with Bronchitis last week.
Little Pearl Conley has been quite
sick the past week.
Mr.. A. E. Wright was around buy
ing fat hogs Tuesday of last week.
Our neighborhood was pretty well
represented at the Christmas enter
tainment at the Presbyterin Church
at lola New Years eve. They were
we'll pleased with everything except
the capicaty of the church. That was
not great enough.
Miss Jessie Thayer of Medicine
Lodge was in our neighborhOod visit
ing last Tuesday.
The first party of the New Year
was held at Mr.. Kerr's last Wednes-
day evening.
Did you ever see the roads as bad
as they have been the last two
weeks? First muddy then rough.
John Sheriff. is helping George
Barth husk his last years corn.
Mr. Kerr has moved over in district
thirteen on Mrs. ROckwell's farm.
Mr.. Campbell from Anderson Coun-
ty has moved on the farm vacated by
Mr.. Kerr. He having purchased it
last fall.
Miss Minnie CAIN is back in her
School work after her two weeks vaca-
ton.
Mrs. Sheriff. has been poorly for
some time.
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LIRElTT.

81. C. Cornell is the authorized reporter and
agent for the REGISTER at Liberty. Those desir-
ing TO subscribe may do so through him. and any
assistance rendered him in gathering the news OF
the neiGhbOrhoOd will be appreciated.)
Mr.. Foerschler and family of this
vicinity were the guests of J. T..
Cornell sunday.
Mr.. Wellington Osborn and family
were the guests of the Liberty writer
Sunday.
Mr.. James TOwnsand shipped two
car loads of hogs last Monday to K. c.
Mr.. Jim Riley and family of Piqua
were the guests of Fred Cramer.
Mr.. Townsend had Is head of cattle
to break in the ice Saturday he had
to pull out five and lost l of them.
The river was in good condition for
skating in places until Sunday when
the ice weakened some.
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assistance rendered him in gathering the news OF
the neighborhood will be appreciated)
(Rec'd too late last week.
Every body has been complaining
little at the mud and rain and snow
etc of the past week.
J. Q. Roberts and wife of LaHarpe
have been spending vacation at father
Roberts.
The Christmas entertainments held
by each Sunday school were both a
success despite the bad evening, and
those who attended were amply en-
tertained.
Miss Julia Peterson returned home
Monday and will remain until spring
when she expects to resume her posi-
tiOn.
Miss Ona Cox spent vacation at
home with her parents of this place.
S. F. Barton has sold his drug
store to DR.. Braden and gave possess
ion Saturday. We are indeed sorry
that we are to lose Mr.. and Mrs.
Barton from our community, and
they have the best wishes of many
friends TO accompany them.
While Ike and Henry Decker were
wrestling in sport one day recently.
Henry fell breaking one leg below
the knee but we are glad to soy he is
doing as well as could be expected.
Mrs. L. s. Jones from Vernon has
been spending a few days with her
relatives here.
Miss Alice Thorpe of Wichita is
visiting at NJ. l.. Decker's.
Rev. Budd and wife are entertain
ing friends from the south part of the
State whose names we have not
learned.
The Savonsburg school will give a
literary entertainment at the school
house in Elsmore Friday evening, the
proceeds to go toward the esta blish-
ment of a new library.
Wedding bells will ring the New
Year in at Elsmore.
This weeks items.)
The party at I. H. Houses New
Years eve was very enjoyable Oc-
casiOn, about thirty persons were
present and will long remember the
occasion
On Wednesday Jan. lst at the resi-
dence of the brides parents, Mr.. j.
Kirby and NJ iss Ella DOnohO were
united in bonds of matrimony. Their
many friends wish them long and
happy life.
A. Z. Banta and wife from Wise
were visiting his father and sisters
here the past week.
Mrs. H. w. Cox is visiting with
her daughter at PleasantOn.
Don Willoughby gave a party to
a number of his friends Tuesday eve.
at the residence of H. B. WillOughby.
The entertainment Friday evening
given by the Savonburg school at this
place was well rendered, good num-
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NORTH MAPLE GROVE.

Miss Ruby Winner is the authorized reporter
and agent for the REGISTER at North Maple Grove.
Those desiring to subscribe may Go so through ner
and any assistance rendered her in gathering the
news OF the neighborhood will be appreciated)
Miss Sadie McLeland visited her
brother at Pleasanton last week, but
went to her school Sunday.
Miss Anna Fotherngill visited at
home Saturday and Sunday.
John Hiles spent Sunday with
friends in this neighborhOod.
Misses Minnie Cain and Clara Jor-
dan attended the teachers association
at Moran Saturday.
Miss Alice Myler, began work in
school here Monday.
There is to be spelling match at
the little brick school house next Fri
day night.
The Y. P. s. G. E. extends cordial
invitation for the older people to meet
with them Saturday night, subject,
"The Blood of Christ Cle4nseth Us
from SIM" Miss Nellie Wilson lead
er.
Sunday is Rev. Kings regular ap-
pointment here.
The s. s. elected the following Of
ficers Sunday: Supt. u. J. Wisner,
Asst Supt. T. S. Ball, Sec. Miss Mary
Wilson, Organist Miss Ruby Wisner.
The oIganist is poor chorister and
wishes to impress the fact that she
needs choir.
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SALEM.

(W 6. Lytle is the authorized reporter and agent
for the REGISTER at Salem. Those desiring To sub
scribe may do 40 through him, and any assistance
rendered him in gathering the news Of the neigh
borhood will be appreciated.)
Frank Wood professor of the Salem
school had a number of visitors last
week, among them was Miss Dollie
Adams and her sister of Allen Center
and Allie Messer, of Lawrence Kans.
Miss Minnie Davis is staying with
her sister Mrs. Logan Fronk.
Mrs. Sutherland's mother and sis
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SOUTH MAPLE GROVE.

Colive NJ. Gersl 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 appreciated)
The young people have been enjoy
ing the skating season, and the merry
crowds have had several skaiing
parties.
There was very pleasant gathering
at VIM. Overholt's last Tuesday to
help them celebrate the tenth ami
versary of their wedding. AS it was
their "tin" wedding, number of
articles in tinware were taken. In
the evening the young people met
and enjoyed the evening in a good
social manner and they watched the
old year out and the New Year in.
They report a jolly time and wish
them many years of happiness and
prosperity.
Mrs. j. NJ. Lindsey entertained
friends New Years day in honor of
her mother who is visiting her. Mrs.
Maxwell visited other relatives and
contemplates remaining in our local
ity for awhile.
The Jeddo and Bethel schools had
a joint school entertainment and tree
on Thursday Jan. 2 at Bethel. 1t
had been postponed on account of the
disagreable weather Christmas until
that date. A good the is reported
and we think such obseryances are
pleasant and worthy of imitation.
Some of our schools began work a.
gain Dec. 20, and others began Mon
day. The pupils and teachers SEEM
ed TO enjoy their short vacation.
Mrs. Jones of Kansas City has been
visiting her parents Rev. Mr.. Stout
and wife.
A number of our farmers sold fat
hogs last week
0. @. Crawford returned from Ala
bama Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerall visited at J. NJ.
Lindsey's last Friday.
Quite a company of friends and rel
atives of Mr.. Oscar Lash pleasantly
surprised him on last Thursday. and
reminded him of his birthday. 1t
was so nicely planned and as he was
away from home in the morning the
company had arrived before his re-
turn, and so the surprise was complete
They report a pleasant day and wish
him many happy returns of the ami
versary.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Beeman visited
their son Charlie west OF Humboldt
last Thursday.
We are sorry to report that Mrs.
James Ayers has been very sick a.
gain. Her friends are quite anxious
about her,
Harry and Cora Jones and sisters of
Humboldt, spent part of their vaca-
tion visiting Mr.. Baxter's and other
friends last week. They returned
home Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Myers returned
from their visit to relatives in the
northern part of the State on last
Thursday.
Mr.. Baggett and family who have
lived on the McKeever farm for the
past two years expects to move a
way this week. We are sorry to lose
such estimable people, but feel that
our loss is some other neighborhood's
gain. We understand they contem-
plate going to Arkansas soon. A
family by the name of Bear from
Ottawa have moved on the Mckeever
place.
Mr.. Buckingham's youngest child
has been sick for some time past, but
is now better.
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In the Dark.

Bobbie Bingo (at his mothers dinner
party)-This is the first dinner mamma
would let me sit at the table with the
company.
One of the Guests-Then you are not
very well acquainted here, are you,
BObbie?
Bobbie-No, sir. 1 don't even know
who all this silver belongs to.-Brook-
lyn Life
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CORRESPONDENT WANTED.

The Register wants a correspondent
for Center Grove, to take the place OF
Miss FigginS who has moved away.
We should like to fill the place at once
with some bright, wide awake friend OF
the Register.
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Wonan's Way.

1t was a dreadful story, the latest scandal out,
That Mr.. Brown sat down to tell young Mrs.
Brown about.
She listened to it, eager, till al of it she
heard
Then cried out: "Stop, 1 do not care to
hear another word
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The Man for the Place.

Editor-You wish a position as proof
reader?
Applicant-Yes, sir.
''Do you understand the require
ments of that responsible position?'
Perfectly, sir. Whenever you make
any mistakes in the paper just blame
'em on me, and I'll never say word"
N. Y. World.
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Getting Even.

Flat-Hunter-Dear me, what a strong
smell of boiled cabbage! Is this a usual
thing?
Janitor - 1t happens occashunal,
mum. There's been a row betune tn
sicond an thurrud fures, an tn sicond
fure is gittin' aven-Judge.
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Puck.
Ry All Means.

Hazel-Sandstone has asked me to
lend him five dollars, and don't know
whether to do it or not. Would you?
Mute (earnestly(-I would, old man.
He invited me to dine with him this
evening ,ifp
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Great Delicacy.

Mr.. Amy Tin telephone ofice)-Will
you please call up Miss Marybone and
deliver message for me?
Operator Wouldn't you like to speak
with her yourself?
Mr.. Amy-Oh, no, no! 1.-THE fact is
i dined with an Italian friend and
one course consisted of garlie.-Judge.
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How He Escaped.

Dashaway-What luck did you have
in Texas?
Billboard Cthe tragedian)-T played
to full houses.
Dashaway That's great luck, old
man.
Billboard-Yes- They were so Aa1l
that thev couldn't shoot tstraight-LtfA
CarSE rnr, rII , AZ ELI >-r,-o
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CARLYLE.

&C. A. S.inson il the authorized reporter and
AGENT for the REGISTER AT Carlyle. Those desir
ing to subscribe may do 80 through him, and any
assistance rendered him in gathering the news OF
the neighborhoOd will be appreciated
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ELSEsORE.

(Mr G ". Smith s the authorized reporter and
agent for the REGISTER at EismOrc Those desir
ing 70 subscribe may DO so through him, and any
assistance rendered him in gathering the news OF
the neighhorhood will be apprecia.ed.l
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81 assure you, sir, 1 cannot live with
out your daughter"
''Oh, you overestimate-ne. File
gende Blaetter.
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They're Still on Deck
She-The fashion of making Nesv
Years calls is dying out.
He-Not among creditors.-Lifs.