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The St. Johns herald., 1897-02-20
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Deep understanding Is a protection against damage from drJughts. That may seem pdradoyical 70 some-that we drain to set water out of the soil and drain to g. water into the sou-yet we know fro s.--.-...-..4 '-s'-ss-- torI-rfT3t growing crops over and around the drains, in time of severe drought, will show alm0s, as much superiority over those growtne ou uudrained land as would be seen by comparison of the same lands in au excessive vet time. -EX
The St. Johns herald., 1897-02-20

It was some trouble to break him to harness, but when once he understood what was expected of nIm he got down fO x1-OrlY
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-04-29
Chikaskia Baptist Association

The Chikaskia association of the
Woman'S Baptist Home and Foreign
Missionary society began its semi
annual session at the Baptist church,
corner Of Lincoln and Jefferson ave-
nues, at 10 o'clock a. m. Wednesday.
The session opened with an address
OF welcome to the delegates by Miss
Luella Barnett Of this city, which
was responded to by Mrs. W. A. Cain
OF Medicine Lodge, in the absence Of
Mrs. N, j. NewhUuse Of Caldwell, who
was detained by the late arrival of
the Rock Island passenger. Devo-
tlonal exercises were conducted by
Mrs Z. B. Cole OF ArgOuia. A very
interesting open discussion was had
on How to Make Missionary Meet
ings Interesting" EMISSION Bands. "
Supplies for Home and Foreign Mis-
sionaries," and ways and Means of
Getting Missionary Money" The
morning session concluded with an
address by Rev. H. A. Doughty on
The Missionary Society as Pastors
Helper"
The afternoon session opened at As
o'clock with bible reading by Mrs.
c. n. Doughty. Miss Everetts of
TOpeka, state vice president OF the
W.B.H.M., made a practical talk on
the subject OF home missions. Mrs.
Noble Of Medicine Lodge, read a
paper entitled Work Among the
Freedmen" Mrs. Alice Pember OF
this city, read a most interesting
paper on mis- sion Work Among For.
eigners Of Our Land Mrs. Downer
of Caldwell, also read a paper on mis-
siOnary work.
The rest Of the afternoon was taken
up with foreign missions. Several
interesting and instructive addresses
were delivered.
Among Out-Ot.tOwn delegates these
were in attendance: Miss Everett OF
Topeka, who is vice president of the
Home Missionary society, Mrs. A, P.
Lewis Of Clearwater, director OF the
Home Mission society, Mrs. W. A.
King Of Medicine Lodge, director OF
the Foreign Mission society, Miss
Alice Dicks Of Clearwater, secretary
of the Foreign Mission society, Mrs
T. Neal OF Caldwell, treasurer OF the
Home and Foreign Missionary socie
ties, Mrs. NJ. Newhouse Of Caldwell
Mrs. Chandler, Mrs. Hall and Mrs. W
A. Cain Of Medicine Lodge.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-04-29
Salt per barrel $1 at
Wyatt Bros.
MAYFIELD.

Farmers are nearly all done planting
corn.
Grandpa Martin is seen driving
around these days in brand new
buggy.
Mrs. StOner and children of
Wellington visited at Mr.. Stayton'S
last week.
We had a fine rain Saturday night
which came just in time to be of
great benefit.
Mrs. Wayland of Colorado was
visiting friends in Maybe and
community last week.
Rev. Sheffield, a Sunday school
missionary, preached at the Baptist
church last Friday night.
Geo. Hutchinson and w. T. Henry
took their cattle out west last week
to pasture during the summer.
Mrs. Jim Evans of Norwich and
Mrs, Crit Kirby Of ADsOn attended
preaching services at Mayfeld Sun
day.
Mrs Stremme had the misfortune
to have a runaway last week but
luckily no one was seriously hurt,
although the buggy was pretty badly
damaged.
Rev. Stephens the Baptist preacher
Of Caldwell held several night meet
ings in the Baptist church of this
place last week and those that
attended we're very much benefited.
Carrie Foose had a fine line OF
millinery goods displayed in the
window Of Mr.. Hamillis store three
days last week Thursday, Friday aud
Saturday. Those that saw the goods
and also purchased some say they
were very cheap.
Madison Williams had a runaway in
Mayfeld last Wednesday he had his
horse hitched up town and it got
scared at the passing train and broke
loose running away, and by some
misfortune broke one of its legs so it
had to be killed.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-04-29
Battle AK tobacco per
pound 1SC at Wyatt Bros.
CALDWELL TOWNSHIP.

The thick, rank wheat was damaged
very badly by the wind.
Samp Worthing is working for bod
Winsor, running the lister.
Corn pl'nting is progressing and
wheat and oats are growing nicely.
Burl Elliott of Morris township died
very suddenly last week. He was a
highly respected young man.
Jacob Rarick had his fine running
mare stolen on the 18th and can find
neither mare nor thief.
Rush Goldsmith met with quite a
bad accident. He was thrown out of
a cart and his leg was broken.
John Builta sold his fat cattle last
week. They we're nice bunch and
he received a neat sum for them.
Grant Collins is nWichita doctoriDg
for heart trouble. He Is much better
and expects to be able to come home
s0OD.
We had nice rain Friday which we
needed. The ground was getting very
dry and hard. And a good rain Sat
,urday night.
Dick Richards has heard nothing of
his stolen horses yet. He thinks they
went south into Oklahoma. He will
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-04-29
MILLERTON.
UNCLE EBEN.

P. S, Springer has been appointed
postmaster at Millerton.
Frank Springer has returned from
Alabama and Texas looking well and
hearty. He will remain all summer.
Bill Helme is a rustler when il
comes TO listing corn, as in three DAYS
last week he listed thirty.fve acres
with one lister, but Lawrence Seidl
takes the cake for straight rows and
Daisy Clark for crooked ones.
A MillertOn young man. whose mar.
ents won't buy him bicycle, is going
to make one for himself by using the
frame OF his mind, the wheels of his
head, the seat of his pants, the rub
Der in his neck, and part of that
tired feeling.
VIM. Baird Of Wichita was here q
few days ago 10 the interest of the
Sunday school work. He is in the
employ of the Presbyterian Sunday
school board, and has fourteen coun.
ties under his charge, Sumner county
being among the fourteen.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-04-29
so Years of Cures.
Anderson GRAY in Jail Again.

Anderson Gray is confined in the
federal jail at Guthrie, o. T., await
Ing the action of the grand jury. He
Was arrested for attempting to pre-
vent his nephew from testilying in a
land contest case before the courts at
Enid. The Enid Wave explains the
matter as follows:
In the fall of 1893 one John r.
Raines filed on NV. 20-26.5, at the Enid
land Office. 1t is alleged by Jacob ".
johnson, who is cOnteSting RaineS for
the claim, that for a consideration or
some other stipulation, Raines agreed
to give Anderson Gray half of the
claim when he proved up. Over three
years ago a written agreement was
made between Raines and Gray to the
above effect, and Willie Gray, a son of
George Gray, was made a witness to
said contract.
'JohnsOn got wind OF this contract
and secured a conference with the
by, who agreed to swear as to the
contents Of that contract, which it is
alleged, would be damaging evidence
as to the honesty OfpurpUseOf Raines,
under the United States laws.
1.-THE case was called for trial al the
land office last Monday. Just after
the boy was called to give his evidence,
his father George Gray, followed him
into the room, closely followed by
Anderson Gray. AS the boy was about
TO be sworn the father grabbed him
and said he should not testify, claim
ing that the boy was only 16years old,
under age, and he claimed the right
TO forbid him to give evidence in the
case. Quite struggle ensued between
father and son, in which the boys
clothes were torn, and the boy, being
young and stout, was little too much
for the old man to handle, hence uncle
Anderson was called upon to assist
and between them they forced the boy
from the contest room and stood
guard over him. The boy was willing
10 give his testimony.
johnson appeared before Commits
sioner Bradley and swore out war
rant for the arrest Of the two Oldel
Grays, charging conspiracy to prevent
a witness to testify before a court O
the United States. Wednesday after
noon Judge Bradley bound them owe
to the mercies of the grand jury
They applied for a writ Of habeas cor
pus before Judge Anderson, who de.
MED the writ for want of jurisdiction
The Grays failed to secure bonds ant
were taken to the federal jail a
Guthrie to await the action Of tn,
grand Jury"
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-04-29
Dat Meal sc per pack.
aye at Wyatt Bros.
Trouble with the Smith Bows.

Deputy Sheriff Dave House and
Constable John Lewis of Geuda
Springs, with posse Of citizens, had
an exciti0g experience near Arkansas
City Sunday night while attempting
to arrest Bill and Sam Smith, two
farmers living 10 the vicinity OF
Geuda, on the charge OF stealing two
listers and a pillow from farmers living
near the latter place.
The implements were stolen from
Willard Wentworth and Sam Crick
lass Thursday night. Suspicion rest
Ell upon the Smith bows, who bear
bad regulations, and Officers House
and Lewis went to their residence the
following day on the pretense Of look.
ing for stray horses, The Smith boys
were called from dugout, and sur
missing that the officers were after
them they promptly covered them
with six-shOoters. Sam Smiths wife,
a bride OF tive months, Joined in the
mold up and the officers we're given
notice to get of the premises.
The boys then then loaded the
stolen implements into a wagon and
dumped them into the Arkansas
river. In the meantime a posse of
citizens was formed and gave pursuit.
They surrounded the thieves in Cow
ley county near Arkansas City Sun.
day night and few shots were ex-
changed. The Smiths escaped into
the Territory and have not been ap-
nrehended.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-04-29
CICERO.

Some stock is being turLed out to
pasture.
The acreage Of corn planted this
spring Is the largest ever planted In
any one season in this township,
II somebody don't fix those bridges
in road district No. 2 pretty soon,
there will be complaint made to the
trustee.
Geo. Friend, the Cicero merchant
went to Chandler, 0. T., to view the
cyclone wreck and to visit Mrs. Bra
ther. who lives in that vicinity.
Mart Hackney and Samuel Dorsett
have bought John Coger's cornsheller.
They have contracted to she'll several
thousand bushels for Gilchist of Belle
PLANE, also for Carter and Friend of
Cicero.
The Baptist Sunday school has cleo.
ted officers and teachers for the COM
ing year, as follows: Oscar Cross SUI.
perntendent, ]. H. Morris assistant
superintendent. Teachers, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. W. Morris, Mr.. Gier and Mrs,
NJ. NJ. Morris.
UNCLE EBEN.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-04-29

start this week to look again for them.
Among them vas one span Of Ham
bletonian horses which he priced very
highly.
Mamie Deering treated her scholars
to Ice cream on the last day Of school
at District SO and had an entertain
ment at night.
A grand birthday anniversary at
Mr.. Franklin's for his eldest daughter
who was % years old on the oath inst.
About thirty young people were in
Vited.
Those little black worms are eating
the foliage all of Of the apple trees.
Tn y spin web line and fall to the
ground; have legs on each end and
hump up their backs when moving.
District No. 19l will have to move
their school bOuse. The mortgage
company closed on the land and the
contract for the school site was not on
record. Probate Judge Doubleday has
appointed c. W. Ely, F. P. Logan and
James Jordan to condemn and ap-
praise new site.
The following took the examination
at Belleview in Caldwell township,
whose grades entitle them to diplO-
mas: Serepta Carver, Ada Czaplinski,
Josie Butcher, Tom Baker, Mollie
Rulings, Lulu Walker, Alvin Baker,
Alma Adams, Martha Cochran, Ada
LaSsell and Roots Thornton.
The diploma examination at Belle.
view school house in Caldwell town
ship was a miXed-up affair. 10 the
first place Mclaughlin should have
published it that he would charge
each applicant % cents. Now he says
in letter to Theron Kinnear that he
must collect % cents from each candi.
date whether they get the diploma or
not. II that is POpuliSt doctrine, let
me out. Warner, ex-superiutendent,
gave them free, and he a Republican.
Those constitution questions were a
fraud in the first place.
SILVER DEMOCRAT.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-04-29
HUKLE,

William Hukle and Mrs. Nancy J.
Murphy have each dug a cyclOne cave.
The stone for the foundation of the
creamery at Peck is on the ground,
work will commence soon on the build
ing.
Prof Geo. NixOn's school at Pleas
ant Valley closed Thursday last; in
teaching this school George has tray
eled between his home and The school
house 1872 miles-never was tardy
either. Wat you tink a. dOt?.
We note from Riverdale correspond
ent that j. W. Heskett, one of River
dale's leading business men, has ship
ped 10 gOodly number of milk cows
for the proposed creamery at that
place. Now why not some enterpris-
ing citizen in or about Peck ship in
couple of cars or more Of milk COWS
for the Peck creamery.
R. ]. HUKLE.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-04-29
OVER SUMNER COUNTY.
The VOICE wants o good, live correspondent
In every township In Sumner county. If you
will senU US the news, let us know at once
ZYBA.

Our blacksmith, Mr.. Miller, has
moved MS shop from this place TO
Peck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Layman and
children have gone to LecomptOn to
visit Mrs. Layman's parents.
We believe like your correspondent.
Silver Democrat, that it is not right or
just that every man that at one time
belonged to Tue Alliance should help
fight or pay that Irvine note as great
many never got any thing through the
Alliance. We say let those pay who
are liable.
ChaS. Mennell has had to put his
Oat ground 10 corn as the oats won d
not pey TO let stand. This is the
third crop that he has had on the
same piece Of ground all In eight
months. He sowed the land in wheat
last fall and then to oats this spring
and then finished with corn. This
may be extensive farming but it is al
so expensive.
In regard to the county high school
We are opposed to it and as it was not
wished by the majority of the country
people, therefore, should not have
been forced on to them; it is simply
placing tax on them to maintain a
city school for the people of yelling
ton. Fully so per cent of the voters
in this township (Lo1donl are CD.
posed to it and sumo parties will have
something to think over two years
hence,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-04-29
ILLINOIS TOWNSHIP.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. f. Michael went to
Wellington last Tuesday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Adams of
Arson went to Wichita last Friday TO
visit her brother, Jess Green.
Quarterly meeting at the Friend
church next Saturday and Sunday.
Everyone cordially invited.
Quite fine rain we had last Friday
and Saturday night. We think Kan
sas will Oe on top with a wheat crop
this year.
Mrs. William Struple died at her
home north Of Silver Creek last Thurs
day morning; funeral services we're
held at Silver Creek church. She was
a years of age and leaves a husband
and one Child to mourn her loss.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-04-29
For the India Sufferers.

1t is expected that the shipment of
corn TO be made from this city to the
famine sufferers Of India will be made
next Saturday, or the Monday follow
ing. Messrs. Willis K. Folks and W.
d. Schultz are circulating a subscrip.
tion paper for donations. The follow.
ing persons have given the number of
bushels Indicated by figures set oppo.
site their names:
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-04-29

Mayor Brown recently ordered all
malt joints and billiard halls 10 the
city TO remove the paint from their
windows. There is a city ordinance
to this effect and Mr.. Brown is en-.
forcing it, The Billiard hall on South
Washington avenue has complied.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-04-29
Bucklen's Arnica SaIye.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum,
fever sores, letter, chapped hands
chilblains. corns. and all skin erup-
tiOns, aud positively cures piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price Is cents per box.
For sale by L. B. SNYDER
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-04-29

Those who desire to make contri-
buttons OF corn or cash should notify
]. N. Glasgow, W. H. Burks, Charles
Hood or W. n. Schultz, who will re-
ceive the same. Mr.. Willis K. Folks
will shell all corn received and attend
TO the hauling free Of charge.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-04-29
Marriage Licenses.

( James L. McClintock. 27.Clearwatsr
l Cora Allen Thomas, g.. .Millerton
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-05

est leather belt, which IS said 10 support
the painting frame in a desperate hand
to- hand struggle. Underneath, the skirt
ed Girl wears a silk and wool something.
The blcomer girl wears what she pleases;
no man knows what
THE PUSH BALL.
The first games of tesla were played
with bali as tan as the waist But this
was awkward. The girls had TO stoop TO
push 1t, and they looked singularly IKE
truckmen moving dry-goods boxes.
Moreover. the slightest quick move OF
the ball sent them flying over the top OF
1t. an uneraceful motion for an athlete.
the new push balls are shoulder high
and either white or black. White is liked
because II is easier TO see. Bad eyesight
you say, not 10 see a ball five feet tall
But that Is all right You join a team
OF four athletic maidens and go into the
gymnasium 10 match skill with four
other fair athletes. and I'm five minutes IL
you are not blinded by the struggle that
fellows you are a born push-baller and
should he debarred from the game as
possessing preternatural talent.
The victorious team has the right Of
choice next time about starting the ball
And II the captain is shrewd she will not
tell her opponents until the minute for
commencing the game whether she will
start the bali or not. And like as not the
othfr captain has instructed all her team
how TO stop the ball when. after ALL she
viii have to start IL herself II the victo-
rious red captain says so.
HARRY GFRMAINE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-05
AmriIInrY soclel, OrgnnIzcd.

A meeting was held al Lee Camp Hall
Sunday night or the p urpose OF organic
ing TN AUXILIARY society OF the Ladies'
Hebrew Benevolent Association and was
called 10 order by Mr.. II. T.. Hirshberg
who after briefly announcing the purpose
~ said meeting called Mr.. Henry S.
Huizler 20 the chair, who was elected as
chairman, and Mr.. hirshberg acted as
secretary.
Letters Of regret were read from Rev
u. n. Calisch and Nj. julius StTaus, who
were unayoidably absent expressing their
appreciation Of the object OF the meeting;
also a letter from Dr. Chas 4. Laben-
berg. rendering his services. gratis TO the
society. and wishing Il success a vote
OF thanks was rendered to Dr. Laben-
berg and his kind offer accepted
Mcssrs. Isaac Held. Jos. L. Levy. p.
Hivshberg. a. Gilman and others address
ed the meeting in reference 10 the good
TO be accomplished II this society was
organized. after which thirty-four Of the
ladies present announced their intention
OF becoming members: and a temporary
organization was effected by the election
OF the following officers
President Mrs. n. Cohen: Vice-Presi-
dent. Mrs. r. I.oyenstein: Secretary. Mrs.
II. Passamanick; Treasurer. Mrs. J.
Weinstcin.
After the transaction OF some other bus
mess of minor Importance. the meeting
adjourned subject to the call OF the Chair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-05
City Hall Courts

In the Law and Equity Court yesterday
Alonzo l.. Phillips and II. NJ. Airport and
Fitz. Sitterding entered suit against the
American Plant Food Co. No bill fled
yet.
In the case OF Caroline A. Scott against
Manaing c, Staples and others. an in
junction was awarded TO restrain the de-
PENDANTS from interfering with the rents
and profits OF that real estate situated
on tho southwest corner OF Snort and
Main streets, and receiver, II, X, Har-
Tlson. was appointed TO take charge Ct
the same
Indictments In the Hastings Court ysster-
cay: Archer Bland robbery: Robert Bates.
robbery; James Bowen, cutting; Oliver
Brown, COW stealing; Eugene Carter,
woundlng; Florence Dickinson, woundingt
Polly Finny, HOUSEKEEPING. Chas. Good
man. houssbreaking; David Griffith, cut
ting; odeli JordOn. burglary; w. II. Kerr
ney, burglary. James Lewis, robberyi
'onn Lewis. housebrea.Sing; Charles lee.
HOUSEKEEPING: Charles Laurence, as
saElt; Leroy Lewis, cutting; N. Massie,
wounding; Pinkey Mason. housebreaking;
VIM, Parkinson. HOUSEKEEPING; Walter
T. Nelson, seduction; Emma Robinson.
cutting; Joseph Scott. shooting; Eliza
Stokes. cutting; Mamie Simon, house
breaking, Maria Trent. cutting; Mary
Thomas, burglary: James Tunssall, as
sault; Henry Wright. housebreaking;
Henry Watson, cowstcaling; William
Walker, assault; George Williams rob-
berry.
In the Chancery Court Irving T.. Bever-
icGe and $. l.. Bsveiidge qualified as ex-
ecutors 81 the estate OF John w. Beyer-
idge. Value Of estate. $4,000.
X. y. Green qualified as administrator
OF Tomasla +. Green. deceased.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-05
Danger Here.

The boys, both white and coiored, that
live IN the vicinity of Marshall and Num-
fora streets. are making themselves dan
geFous nulsanceS. They have rock bat
ties every day, and at times It Is dam
Serous 10 80 along the street.
On Friday evening a white boy was
struck In the head BY another. and veln
cut.
On tho previous day another boy was
cut IN the head with a rock, and on both
occasions the two lads had narrow es-
eaDes from serious Injury. The people
OF the locality are earnestly protesting
and ask the police 10 keep lookout for
the young stoBe-throwers. Saturday
night as citizen was passing along the
street going home. several rocks were
thrown at him from some unknown
source; and frequently rocks fail into
the yards Of people living In that section
OF the city, coming from no one knows
whence. One boy Is known 60 have
a pistol which be carries around with him.
and II is reported that he has fred n
several times In rock batties."--Eyenins
Leader.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-05

Nearly all of her gifts are prepared in
this way with her own hands, by little
strokes OF the brush.
The Duchess has always been most
palnstaking with her gifts. year ago
when she was leaving her native land
for what would surely be a very long
stay abroad she did not forget the home
friends for a single minute. Letters were
coming by every post and kilograms ar
irving every hour from friends abroad,
royalty, titles and Statesmen. But Con-
suelo did not heed them nor leave home
until she had made small remembrance
for every one OF the old friends Each
cousin, each aunt each little friend re-
ceyed some token from ner to 'remem-
Der" her by.
Her fayorite gift was. as now. a pho
tograph mounted IN fanciful way and
decorated by herself.
A SELF-PAINTED PICTURE.
Around the pictures intended for the
aunts and cousins she drew a frame in
gold and through the frame she wound
a painted blue ribbon ending with d true
lovers knot at the top. This was sent
with New Year thought when am far
away"
But TO one aunt Consuelo sent the best
picture OF all. IL was portrait OF her
self. drawn by herself. and her friends
say il is the best likeness she ever had
"One draws ones own face the first
time one draws" she wrote In a laugh
ing note, and / hope have. succeeded