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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-05-30
KECHI OBSERVES
onion School Observes Decoration Day BY
Appropriate Exercises
Kecbi Nav % 1907

kechi. May %, 1897.
Mr.. Editor OF the Eagle
Decoration Day was duly observed
here by services a. the union school,
which had been very tastefuIly decorat-
ed with flowers and flags by Mrs. John
Guest Mr.. ]. s. Carson delivered an
address which was highly appreciated.
The audience then marched 10 the I'M
ion cemetery, where the little girls,
dressed in white, formed in double file
followed by the old soldiers, decora ted
the graves OF the dead heroes. Rev NJ.
Peas then delivered an address full OF
patriotism and loyalty for the American
flag. Everybody left feeling lesson Of
patriotism had been drawn from the
lives and deeds OF those who had fought
% save the nation in time OF peril. Re
specially. A J. WEAVER.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-05-30

seemed 10 think it would, IL will De OF
considerable benefit 70 this city, as all
the employees who now reside in Burr
ton viii De compelled 10 move here. The
Frisco party were escorted about the
city by Mr.. Carl Gray, local agent OF the
Frisco a. this poin.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-05-30
Cures
'Cures talk in favor n
OF Hoods Sarsaparilla, liz
as for no other medi- = - ~

cine Its great cures recorded in truthful,
convincing language of grateful men and
women, constitute its most effective ad-
vertising. Many of these cures are mar
velous- They have won the confidence Of
the people; have given Hoods Sarsapa-
rills the largest sales in the world, and
have made necessary for its manufacture
the greatest laboratory on earth. Hoods
SarsaparilIa is known by the cures it has
made-cures OF scrofula, salt rheum and
eczema, cures OF rheumatism, neuralgia
and weak nerves, cures of dyspepsia, liver
troub les, catarrh cures which prove
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-05-30

The Ladies' AID society oc the Central
Christian church who served meal. a. No.
155 North Main street OF the 18th. 18Th
and Goth inst, wish 20 stare for the infor-
nation OF al who desire to know. and es-
pecislly those who donated SO literally.
and those who patronizei 50 generously,
that the treasury 81 said aid" is re-
plenished 10 the extent Of 800. for which
We are sincerely grateful.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-05-30
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Active Appreciation.

Fife vitality animation fills this old Stocks bright
Prices are low. The house is free.
Good fellowship prevails and the public understands
Everybody welcome Nobodye enjoyment by
importantly to purchase.
Attendants viii demand of your
for But the careful everybody
Is subject to your command
Monday and Tuesday these goods will your
Table Linens and matched goods in the linen department.
cial but too varied an assortment mention prices.
Striped Chanbray surprised price &C yard expect.
ed to pay
Imported Zephyretteshe travelling salesman who sold
said foolish sell I5c; might get
like other dealers See the you'll
they're worth 3oc.
Cotton Covert Cloths for wheeien reduced sc;
will make up like wool Covert Cloths.
India Linons, white black linen colored only yard
Crispene SuitingsDont delay the purchase Of suit from
these perfect fabrics that Withstand dust lint and heat
Crisp and cool, cheap and pretty.
UmbrellasA fine lot also Parasols in white and colo
ladies and children; onehd less than last kinds
Monday and Tuesday will be the Mating chance Of life
If will piece Mating these days
We will split prices pieces and give the smallest fragments
of pieces the best Mattings.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-05-30

Mrs. Henry Lodge Of Erie, Kan. IS Wis
ting IL the city, the guest OF her dauzh-
ter, Mrs. e F. eaton, se7 South Enporia
avenue
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-05-30
ghe 0dhita 1ai1y EaeI: Sunday Hurning sy 80 1897.
MASONS DID WORK
CLASS OF THREE INITIATED INTO
THE ROYAL ARCH DEGREE

Wichita Chsptsr, h A. H.. Held . Special
Convoeatioo East Night for work In the
Most Sublime Degree Of Royal Arch
S1asonry-Largs Number of Members
and sojosrners Watched the Proceed
Lecture the Audience was Escorted Up
to the Spacious Baaquee Hall
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-05-30
WILL MOVE HERE
FRISCO Employees LIVING At
BURTON WILL COME HERE.

President D. b. Robinson and Party Arrive
In the City Yesterday From . Weeks
Inspecting Tour, They Returned After
Being Here for Two Hours-They Were
Escorted About the City by Local Agent
MI. Carl Gray-President Robinson
Thinks the Times are Improving and
Crop Prospects Were Never Better.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

The 18th wedding anniversary of Capt.
and Mrs. D. L. Sweeney was made an
occasion Of supreme enjoyment and hap
piuess BY . visit from large number Of
old veterans from the Soldiers Home.
As . testimonial Of their esteem for theil
old Commandant, they presented him
with . handsoms cane, and in eommemo-
ration Of the anniversary presented Nm.
Sweesey With . beautiful and costly
sight-day clock.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

There will be series of Social Club
Dances given at McCsrty's Rink. Tho
first one will be given Friday evening,
Jan. 27nd, from 8 80 to II O'Clock, the
regular night thereafter viii be Thurs
day A few more tickets for the series
can be obsained. Price S2.O0. Single
admission IS cents. Children not ad-
mitted unless accompanied by their pa
rents.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

d. p. Ragiin i agent for the Excelsior
Safety Burner, . unique lamp burner. the
fame jets burning like and equaling gas
ieh. he IL selling family rights, with
riGht % manufacture the oil, lluid that
b non-explosivs, and IL not expensive.
TIE cost Of tie burner = one-ha1 leol
than IL Ordinary coal oil lamp, aad
thsFe h little work In keeping them
e3san, and no cost for ehimneys. The
burners cot 7E osntA He will call at he
homes q tAe people.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

One-half Of the county Offices in Ford
county are filed by the Populists and
Democrats. None but Republicans ever
held Office in Ford county till the allied
forces made q clean sweep last Novem-
ber.-Topeka Advocate, Pop.
The Democrats have held several Offices
in Ford county. and Al occasional fusion.
eat has had an ONCE.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

If you are so unfortunate as not 70 have
money to have your eyes, ear, nose or
throat treated, call anyway and We will
treat you free. We make no charge for
examination for glasses. The very best
of reference given on demand. Once
over Midland Bank, Room 1, until Feb.
5th. All work guaranteed.
CASHNAN & SAPKRO.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

Wheat raisers in Western Kansas feel
flattered with the prospects of a crop of
wheat, and the probable high price Of
the cereal. owing to the shortage of the
crop in Australia and the famine in In
dia. 1t ought to come the Kansan's turn
once in awhile.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

The Ladies' Minstrel Troupe perfor-
nance is anticipated with good deal Of
pleasure. and the anxious waiting will
only increase the interest before the 17ih
day of February arrives. This entertain
ment is an innovation in the ordinary
home production. and will be appreci-
ated by those WHO witness it.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

Conductor r. H. McElwain informs
ms that the creamery at La Junta is being
successfully carried on and is quite prof.
table. He visited the creamery last
week and was pleased with its opera
tons. The plant cost but $1,000, and it is
complete in every department.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

The rubbish on the Front street and
opposite the railroad track, strikes the
eye of the traveller as he enters the city,
and as he looks about him to form an
opinion of the town he is entering. No
back alley or back street anywhere in the
CITY contains the rubbish of Front street,
which seems TO be dumping ground fol-
the city refuse.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

The Swelling of fruit buds at this
time of the winter. is no cause of alarm.
says one Of our experienced Horticulture
lists. It is in April or May, when the
fruit blossoms are out. that hard freeze
is likely to do damage, and often does
destroy the fruit.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

In the Topeka legislature it was de-
moustrated that there is no great public
demand for q resubmission Of the pro-
hibitOry amendment. The movement
was practically sent to its death Friday BY
a vote of SO to 70 10 body Of represen-
tatives fresh from the people.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

We are neither a prophet nor the son Of
one. but watch out for the exemplification
of that old adage: FOG in January
freeze dog" We may have winter
yet.-LawreBce World.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

The regular quarterly examination of
teachers for certificates will be held at
the Third Ward school building, on Sat
urday, January 3Oth, 1897.
F. H. PRATHER, County Supt.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

A protracted meeting was held In Saw
log valley school house last week, by
Rev. F. L. Rntledge, pastor Of the Dodge
circuit, and much interest and good was
done. Seventeen persons were baptized
and ten Of this number were accepted -
members of the n. E. church. The
meetings closed on Sunday last.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

Hon. w. ]. Fitzgerald, member Of tn
Lexislaturs, has been placed on soms q
the moss important committees Of the
House, notably the Ways and Means and
Tie Appropriation committees.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

Tn q. s. weather Bureau has Ee-es-
sahlished . system a weather agaah.
end he INT nag thb winter. was dis-
played hon tie city hall lag stan, %
Sunday. L bore tie cold wave si8nal.
n eenpenmU IN = degTsso.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

FOR SALE-Choice Alfalfa Hay, at -
per ton. delivered. Choice threshed al
falfa-very choice feed for cows-at
81 80 ton, delivered. Leave orders
with GILBERT Bros, at Midland Bank.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

Sheriff BeA Monday evening conveyed
Mrs. A. B. Metcalf to the insane asy lum
at Osawotamie. Mrs. Metcalf has been
q sufferer for some years. She resided
with her husband seven miles northeast
of the city. A small family is left to the
care of the husband.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

Wolf hunters are becoming popular in
the southern counties of the State. The
settlement Of the Cherokee Strip has
driven many Of the wolves into Kan
sas.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

If you have trouble with disease of the
eye, ear nose or throat, or if you require
glasses, consult Drs. eastman and
Sapero. Over Midland Bank. room /.
Our references are your neighbors and
friends, call on them and be convinced.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

The Cowboy Evangelist and his wife
held some street meetings, Saturday, and
song and sermon were given to large
crowds Of people. The evangelist re-
ceives pay for small book Of his life,
and this contribution helps his sup
port.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

The Ingalls, Union has been moved to
Cimarron. The town of ingalls, has held
out long while, but fate has decreed
that it must evacuate, and become a
memory of the past.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

Next Saturday night, at Kinsley, the
Dodge City Amateur Dramatic Company
will give performance. repeating the
play Of stony the Convict" which was
rendered with such fine success in this
city about ten days ago.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

Elder W. H. Studley, of Cimarron is
in the city this week. Mr.. Studley in
tends going to Arizona, with view Of
looking for location.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

The talk Of consolidating the western
counties has about subsidized in the legis-
lative Hobbies. Nothing will come Of it.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

The Brotherhood Of Locomotive Fire
men will give Washington birthday
ball at La Junta, on the night of Febru-
airy 22nd.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

1t has been long time since we have
seen published those pathetic lines on the
"Beautiful Snow and those tender
words in the song, ''Mary's Little
Lamb
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

Get your horses in good condition for
spring work by using Cow Boy Condition
Powder. Prepared and for sale by W.
F. PINE CThe City Drug StOre.)
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

Stop coughing-buy bottle OF Wild
Cherry Balsam at W. F. PINES (The
City Drug Store) and cure that cold.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

New leaves quarter Of an inch long
have appeared on DR.. Crumbine's honey.
suckles. The peach buds on his trees
are swelled considerably owing to the
.'open season."
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

The roller skates have again appeared
in McCarty' rink, after An absence of
several years. The skating was opened
on Tuesday night.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

The transportation over the Santa Fe
Route, after lull of short time, has
rerumed an activity again.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

Wild Cherry Balsam will stop that
cough. Csc and SOC bottles at W. F.
PINES Che City Drug StOrel.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

There is . good deal of condemnation
over the ruthless slaughter Of Quails by
Dot hunters, and the Gun club proposes to
make it warm for somebody.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

The snow did not interfere with the
Rock Island were on time yesterday.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

G. NJ. Hoover is mentioned as candi-
date for Mayor at the coming city elec-
ton. Mr.. Hoover was mayor of the city
q number of years ago.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

Compound Balsam of Wild Cherry will
cure your cough. Perfectly harmless,
8 and 50 cent bottles. Prepared and
sold only, at W.. F. PINES
Getty Drug Store.)
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

Some Kansas people are making it
profitable chasing the jack rabbit and
sending him to the city market.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

r. F. Hammond is rebuilding W. NJ.
Wilson's house, which was torn down at
Kinsley and removed here. The house
is being rebuilt east Of the depot build
ing.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

A heavy wet snow fell Tuesday after
noon and night. The ground was COW
cred four inches deep.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

The kid band of musicians is making
progress under the tutelage Of Prof. Ly-
Brand. Tie band is composed Of boys
under is years Of age.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

"Down on the Ohio,'' Is the latest
popular song. Don't fail to hear this
song at the performance OF the Ladies
Minstrel troupe, on February 18th.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

The Cimarron JacksOnian was awarded
the printing Of Gray county, and the ed
itOr Mutually feels good.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

T. II. Trainer leaves this week for his
old home in New York City, to be gone
30 days. This is his first visit home for
Is years.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

The ladies are getting up an amateur
minstrel troupe, and their first perfor-
nance will be given February 18th. This
will be q rich treat.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

Your hands chapped? Snow Flake
Cream cures chapped hands. At w. F.
PINES (The City Drug.l
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

Mrs. Ina Jackson, Dodge City, has re-
ceived notice of reissue Of pension GER
tificate.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

E. W. Legg, Of La Junta. whose eye
was injured by the blowing out OF
brsech.pin from q gun. is undergoing An
operation this afternoon By Drs. Cash
man & Sapero, who have extracted the
eye, and will substitute an artificial one.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

The sun soon melted the snow, and
wheat raisers are feeling hopeful.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

Prairie chickens are more numerous
south of The river. than formerly.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

The sugar trust will force down the
price of coffee. Let ir proceed.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

The Extra GLOBE-REPUBLICAN was
quite surprise last week. 1t will come
again.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21
NJ w. Sutton was in Denver this week
on important legal business.

Do not fail to see the mischevous negro
at the Ladies' Minstrel performance,
February 18th.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

Passenger train No. ? came in last
night in two sections.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

The prospeet Of high prices of wheat is
encouraging owing to failures in Aus
tralia and India.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21
Dave Clearwater lives in Hutchinson.

Fine Plymoth Rock cOckerels 81 each,
during January only.
9r A. B. REEVES.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

Business on the Santa Fe road Wls On
the increase last week.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

The Thursday night dancing club nov
numbers 80 male members.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21
Advertised Letter List.

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This b the time Of the year to renew
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The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

Governor Leedy's message is printed
on one Of the inside pages.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-01-21

Grant Hale has been appointed Unde.
Sheriff.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-08-31
A Natural

Professor Smythe was once lecturing
in a provincial town On natural philos-
ophy, and in the course of his expert
ments he introduced a most powerful
magnet, with which he attracted a
block Of iron from a distance Of two
feet.
"Can any Of you conceive a greater
attractive power?" demanded the lee
turer, with an air of triumph.
II cam" answered a voice from the
audience.
mot q natural terrestrial object?"
Eyes, indeed"
The lecturer, somewhat puzzled,
challenged the man who had spoken to
name the article. Then up rose old
Johnny Sowerby. Said he:
II will give you facts, professor, and
you can judge for yourself. When l was
a young man, there was a little piece o.
natural magnet done up in a neat cot
ton dress as was called Betsy Maria.
She could draw me ii miles on Sunday
over plowed land, no matter what the
wind or weather. There wasn't no re-
sistin her. That magnet o. yourn is
pretty good. but it won't draw so far as
Betsy Maria. Strand Magazine.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-08-31
A FAST, COLT.
Cyclone wa the Youngsters Name and
He Richly Deserved It.

Cyclone Wa the Youngsters Name and
He Richly Deserved 1t.
Several men gathered about q horse
near the western market commenting
upon the prominence of the beast's
ribs and general lankiness. The ami
NAL belonged to a farmer living near
Ypsilanti, and, it was said. never per-
mitted grass to grow under its feet on
the road. The farmer vas not pleased
with the remarks and the strong in
ferences that the poor thing had never
realized the sensation of corn and oats.
"What do you call your horse?" was
asked.
Cyclone, and don't he look it?' re-
piled the man from the rural districts.
"!.yclonel What a name! He certain"
~ looks as if one had struck him.
"That's what happened to him, my
friend. 1t was just like this. You re-
member the awful breeze we had out to
Ypsilanti about three years ago? This
Teller was a sucking colt at the time
and was in the barn with two horses.
The cyclone, regular old hummer, came
along and thrashed the barn off its legs
and dropped it nigh on to 100 yards
away. After the twister had raised all
the hob, fences and sheds it could we
went out to look things up. The two
horses were stone cead and the colt
would you believe it:-was nowhere to
be found.
"Next day I turned over the hen
coop, which lay in the field half a mile
away. Right in that coop and laying
on the door which faced down vas the
colt. He commenced kicking when he
heard US, and we took him out in a
hurry. He wasn't scared a bit, I tell
you, and was cool as a cucumber. The
neighbors say they saw the coop goin
through the air and the colt after it.
The little Teller caught the coop and
got inside Of it to save himself, that's
what he did. That's the plain truth,
and If you don't believe it ask the colt.
Good day, strangers. detroit Free
Press.