People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-02-13

And that all claims have been paid
that have been filed or presented
against the estate.
A number Of K. P. members from
outside towns visited the lodge here
Tuesday. Following are the names
OF those in attendance: G. A. Cease,
James Sullivan, T. E. Hammond, W.
H. Greer, Of Argonia; John Phillip,
Of Milan.
Roy Mclaughlin and Miss Bessie
HarrelsOn were married yesterday.
The groom is a son Of Rev. ]. W. Nc
Laughlin and the bride a daughter
Of ]. f. Harrelson Of this city. The
VOICE congratulates them and wishes
them long and happy life.
At the next election there will have
to be eight councilmen elected on ac-
count Of the designations Of some Of
the members and the moving from
the city Of Others. The only men,
bers of the council whose terms have
not expired are Geo. q. Hunter and
John SaylOr.
A letter has been received from Mrs.
L. NJ. Spidell, Homestead, o. T., the
lady for whom the PEOPLES VOICE
solicited aid some time since, and to
whom box Of clothing and other ar
ticles was sent. She is very profuse
in her thanks and asks Gods blessings
upon all who contributed.
Knights Of Pythias lodge Tuesday
night conferred the rank Of Knight
upon c. o. Chaney, Of this city, and
Henry Blake, of Woodward. o. T.
Wellington has a good lodge. 1t is
considered one Of the best working
lodges in the state, Last nights
meeting was largely attended, and
very enthusiastic.
A dry goods dealer of Kokomo,
Ind, advertised dolls for a Song"
The other day two little girls, child
rem of Alfred Miller, went into the
store and clambering upon the cOun-
ter, each sang a pretty little song.
Each claimed a doll and got it. The
merchant hassince changed the form
Of his advertisement.
Byrnes and Belford the two scamps
who swindled Stunkel out of his
money, and who County Attorney
Woods has been trying to wrest from
the Oklahoma officials for a month or
more, have skipped their bond and
gone to parts unknown. II Oklahoma
expects to be admitted to the union
she ought to be made to come in with
a new criminal code.
Mrs. G. L. Zellers entertained the
ladies society known as the "Silent
Ten" at her home on North F street
Tuesday afternoon. The afternoon
was spent In the discussion OF social
topics and In new game introduced
by Mr.. Zellers known as match poetry,
which was very much enjoyed.
Delicious refreshments were served
and good time was had by all.
Milan, the little town on our west,
is away ahead Of any town in the
county. Tney have postofice boxes
with combination locks, such as are
on small safes. They are very conve-
nient, for q man does not have to
carry key aud can go and open his
box whenever he wants to. He is not
compelled TO put up money for key,
and not only one man can use it, but
several can have access to it.
The father Of very bright little
boy tells this story on him. The
little fellow attends Sunday school
every Sunday. One Sunday the
teacher Of a class Of little ones, asked
this question, "Can you tell me who
led the people Of Israel out Of Egypt
and through the wilderness" The
answer was not forthcoming. At last
he pointed to the half scared boy and
repeated the question. The boy ex-
claimed in frightened manner,
wasn't me; my folks just moved
from Missouri last week" The
superintendent announced a song.
One of the most interesting ses-
siOns Of the Senate was held Monday
night. Resolutions relative to the
treatment Of the colOred people and
one condemning the policy of Presi-
dent Cleveland on the bond bill were
introduced. The Senate then took up
the special order, bond bill with free
coinage substitute, which caused a
spirited discussion. Senators Barrett,
Burnette and Pitts addressing the
senate. The gold supporters, finding
that the silver men had a majority,
attempted to block the vote by leay-
ing the hall and thus breaking the
quorum. Vigorous efforts by the ser.
geant at arms put a stop to this, but
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