The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-07-09

ing Of the state board of pardon
which met at that place yesterda!
These gentlemen were appointed by
mass meeting held at Erie last weel
as committee to appear before tn
state board of pardons in behalf Of tn
people of the Sells neighborhood an
protest against pardon being grant
ed Willie Sells, who was convicted 0
the murder Of his family in this coun
ty some years ago. Willie Sells praC
tically confessed to Jesse Parsons, thel
sheriff, that hemurdered his parents
brother and sisters, which will b.
shown in Mr.. Parsons statement be
fore the said board Of pardons.
A couple Of dozen Of the friends o
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Plummer dropped il
on them Saturday night, bringing
along plenty of eatables. 1t was com
plete surprise and very pleasant one
as we'll The evening was spent talk
ing of old times, and about II O'Clock
the luncheon was spread to which al
did ample justice, especially Uucle
Joe, who is always ready for square
meal. 1t was close to midnight, when
the guests retired, all voting that the
evening had been pleasant one.
AT the picnic held at Garouttes ford
Monday afternoon a very PLEASANT time
was reported. Those present were,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Portsmouth and
family, Mr.. and Mrs, II. p. Farrelly,
Mr.. and Mrs Geo. W. Farrelly,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Stoner, Misses SADIE
Wickard, Velma Lindsey and Lulu
Hose.
John G. Hummer and G. E. Alexan-
der, of Urbana, were in town Wednes-
day buying lumber with which to
build a house for Mr.. Hummer on the
Whitley farm, one mile north of
Urbana. These gentlemen say that
ORDINARILY they buy lumber at Gales
burg.
Monday afternoon the members of
the Epworth League, held picnic at
Stewards lake. All report fine time
and lots Of fun. At six O'Clock, lunch
was served and partaken of with great
relish, In the cool of the evening
they departed for their homes voting
the picnic a success.
Uncle Joe Plummer brought to this
Office Wednesday, specimen of the
night blooming cactus. This plant
blooms at night, beginning to open
about seven O'Clock in the evening
ard closing about daylight next morn
ing Mrs. Plummer has about q diff
erent kinds Of cactus, Of which she is
very proud.
c. G. Boman Of carlton was in town
Tuesday and called. Mr.. BOman is
one Of the very best school teachers
in Neosho County and we miss our
guess if he is not the next county
of this county.
W. H, Hefliey Of st. Paul was in
town Wednesday morning, on his way
home from Topeka, where he had been
showing a car window he has patent
ed, to the officials Of the a. T, & S, +.
railroad company.
Gus Brchler is now at Kachi Kan
sas running general store. Gus is a
hustler and his many friends in this
section will be glad to know that he
is getting along nicely.
Dot KINNEY entertained, Mon
day evening, in honor of her young
friend, Miss Allie Garvin, of Erie. A
very pleasant evening was enjoyed by
those present
Mrs. J c. Sellman and daughter
Miss Daisy, visited Mrs. f. A. Sauer
over Sunday. They returned to their
home in Coffeyville Tuesday.
County Atty Cline and wife spent
the fourth in Chanute, the guests of
Mrs. Cline's parents, DR.. Hickey and
wife.
George Mater returned home, Satur-
day from Chicago, where he has at
tended school the past winter
Mrs. c. E. Allison Of Erie was in
Town this week visiting her parents,
J. c. Biles and wife.
Enoch Row and wife are home again
after an extended trip in the western
part Of the state.
J. D. Allen, of Fredonia was in
own Tuesday, the guest of r. N. AL
en- and family.
Mrs. Ed Wall is entertaining friends
rom ottawa, Mrs. j. Adler and Mrs.
Hoffman.
Mrs. Maud Rogers returned Tues
lay, from short visit with friends at
Parsons.
Carpenters, painters and paper
hangers are all very busy at present.