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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-01-22
NO NEW THING.
Prospecting for Oil in Kansas is not an
Industry Of Recent Date.
THIRTY YEARS AGO
Everybody was Talking About the Great
Kansas OIL Field.
A SCRAP OF HISTORY.

One of J. w. Delaplaine's war relics
is 3 copy of the Mobile (Ala.) Daily
NeoOs, of May 25, 1865. 1t contains q
great many items of interest, and
among others is the following which
is reprinted from the Kansas City
journal.
Yesterday we received g. call from N. Vale,
Esq, of st. Louis. whU' for the past two
months has been prospecting for oil through
Southern Kansas and this section of Mis-
souri,. He was most successful, and pro-
nounces the section of country within forty
mills of US rich in petroleum springs. He
has kindly furnished us the following par
ticulars of his explorations:
In Miami county, Kansas. near and east
of PaoIa, on the Wes and Beaver creeks.
were found ten flowing streams. one of the
lubricating oil. and the others of less gravity
and lighter color. In many localities incura-
ted petroleum was found in masses on the
surface and generally liquid oil at the depth
of one foot. Evidences of the presence OF
oil were discovered on pools and creeks all
through the county. Few. If any, water
wells have been sunk without finding oil,
and in many instances the wells could not
be used fol long time. Thin beds of lime
stone are generally found in some localities
only sand stone; in others the lime and sand
are absent and yen find only shale and
soap stone. The oil shows itself in the shale
and bituminous ranl rock. Two Of the
springs discovered have been used by
Indians for medical purposes for years.
In Miami county the ST. Louis Petroleum
Company has secured the lands which
cover what is esteemed the bestsprings, snd
which are located on Beaver creek. An
other st. Louis firm has also secured some
lands in the neighborhood which they pro-
pose Immediately to work with machinery.
Mr.. Vale believes that the oil lands in
this section are second to none save those Of
Pennsylvania. He informs US that the dis
coveries are creating a very lively interest
and the springs are to be worked as soon
as the machinery can be brought on. Many
are there inves ting in claims, and we may
soon expect to see an oil fever raging in the
West
The great benefits Kansas City will receive
from these springs. if they are successfully
. worked and developed, is beyond ealcula-
ton She lies only thirty or thirty-ive
miles from these springs, and must neces-
sarily be the outlet to this new branch of
commerce and the depot for the supplies of
the oil region.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-01-22
OFFICIAL PAPER OF ALLEN COUNTY,
AGAIN THE OPTICAL PAPER.

The REGISTER appreciates most
gratefully the compliment paid it by
the Board of County Commissioners
in again, without division, designat-
ing it as the Official Paper of Allen
county. The official paper of a coun-
ty should be not only the paper of
widest circulation in the county,-a
distinction which is not denied the
REGIsTER,-but it should be also the
paper which represents in the fullest
sense the intelligence, the morality,
and the progressive and enterprising
spirit of the county. How well the
REGISTER measures up to these re-
quirements is for others to declare.
1t is only for US to say that in the flu
ture as in the past no care or labor
will be spared to make the REGISTER
a welcome guest in every home in
Allen county, paper that every citi-
zen will respect if he doesn't subscribe
for, and that will be counted upon as
an ally by every honest man and
every good cause.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-01-22
AN ELEGANT BANQUET.
Served by the Daughters of Rebekah
in Their New Bauqnet Hall.

AS briefly announced in last weeks
REGISTER the Dorothy Lodge, Daugh-
tiers of Rebekah, installed their new
Iy elected officers for this year last
Thursday evening. The entire exer-
else of installation was model of
precision and accuracy and the solemn
oaths of office were deeply impressed
upon the following officers: Mrs. G..
c. Ausherman, N. g.; Mrs. Oscar
Foust, V. g.; Miss Maude Esse, secre-
tary; Miss Kate Ausherman, treas.
G. G. Ausherman, r. s. to n. g.; Mrs.
f. H. Ruble, l.. s. to N. g.; Mrs. G..
Golf, r. S. to V. g.; Miss Josie Haz-
card, L. s. to V. g.; Mrs. E. G. Esse,
Chaplain; Miss Ollie Bartels, Warden;
Miss Agnes Robinson, Conductor;
Miss Susie Golf, Organist; Miss Eurith
Proctor, [. g.; Miss Ida McHugh, O..
g.; Mrs. A. Culbertson, R. A. s.; Miss
DUllie Welker, l.. A. s.
At the close of the installation, the
team proceeded with the initiation of
candidates. Mrs. Anna Apple COM
manded the work and it was perfect
ly done. The beautiful drill and the
eloquent manner in which parts were
taken, together with the new and
gorgeous costumes, was the pride of
every member of the lodge.
Alter the formal ceremonies were
over the lodge adjourned to their new
banquet hall, where the two tables
were laden with a most elaborate and
elegant supper. The banquet room
and the tables were decorated with
the lodge cOlors, light green and ping,
aud presented a strikingly handsome
appearance.
After supper adjournment was a.
gain taken to the lodge room where
every one was delightfully."- and in
structively entertained with a speech
by Rev. John A. Bright, of Topeka,
Grand Chaplain of the 1. o. o. F.
Grand Lodge, of Kansas. MIR. Bright
is an eloquent and forcible speaker
and held the closest attention of his
hearers for nearly an hour. He laud-
ed lola and Odd Fello vship, and won
host of warm friends who will long
remember the first visit of the "little
preacher to lola. Hon. Oscar FOust
and l.. C. Beatty also made short
talks.
The remainder of the evening was
spent in social conversation until train
time when the guests of honor depart
ed. The out of town guests were Mr..
and Mrs. J. w. Bronston, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. Y. Smith, Mrs. Vaughn and
son John, Mrs. VIM. Lane, Miss Alice
Johnson and Miss Kate Her, of Gar
nett, Miss Lulu McMillin, of Oswego,
and Rev. John A. Bright, of Topeka.
Everyone who was so fortunate as
to have been present expressed them
selves as having had most delight
full time and the occasion will long be
remembered.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-01-22
The Grandest Remedy.

Mr.. r. B. Greeve, merchant, of
Chilhowie, Va, certifies that. he had
consumption, was given Ito die,
sought all medical treatment that
money could procure, tried all cough
remedies he could hear of, but got no
relief; spent many nights sitting up
in a chair; was induced to try DIR.
Kings New Discovery, and was cured
by use of two bottles. For past three
years has been attending to business,
and says DR.. Kings New Discovery
is the grandest remedy ever made, as
1t has done so much for him and also
for others in this community. DIR.
Kings New Discovery is guaranteed
for Coughs, Colds and Consumption.
1t don't fail. Trial bottles free at g.
B. Spencer & Co.'S. Drug Store.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-01-22
Something to Know.

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restor-
ing the tired out nervous system to a
healthy vigOr is Electric Bitters.
This medicine is purely vegetable,
acts by giving tone to the nerve CEN
tres in the stomach, gently stimulates
the Liver and Kidneys, and aids
these organs in throwing off impuri
ties in the blood. Electric Bitters
improves the appetite, aids digestion
and is pronounced by those who have
tried it as the very best blood purifier
and nerve tonic. Try it. Sold for SOC
or SI.OO per bottle at c. B. Spencer &
Co., Drug Store.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-01-22
SAMPLE COPIES.

Whenever we can hear of good
citizen of Allen county who is not
taking the REGISTER we send him a
few sample copies in the hope that he
may be persuaded to mend the error
of his ways. No one needs be afraid
to take these sample copies from tho
Office, for no charge will be made and
no bill sent to anyone who is not a
regular subscriber. Our only object
is to give you a chance to become &C.
quainted with the REGISTER, and to
invite you to make the best invest
ment of your life by sending US your
subscription.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-01-22
The Best Way To Cure

Disease is to establish health. Pure,
rich blood means good health. Hoods
SarsspariIla is the One True Blood
Purifier. 1t tones up the whole sys-
tenn, gives appetite and strength and
causes weakness, nervousness and
pain to disappear. No other menicine
has such a record of wonderful cures
as Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Hoods Pills are the best after
dinner pill; assist digestion, prevent
constipation. 25c.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-01-22
.KanOla Compound
Extract Of SarSapariIla
Is outseling all the similar remedies on
our shelves, because it is the best for Kan
people.
it's nonsense think of remedy that will suit alike
in Maine Kansas and Dakota. Conditions not the
same We have Hoods, Ayers, and all the rest, and
don't try sell you KanOla if you want them But we
offer it you because it is better for you than any of the
others not equal, but better, and at 75c three for
So 90. 1t has cured your neghbor, it will cure you
TRY it.
CATARRH IN TIE HEAD

Is dangerous disease. 1t may lead
directly to consumption. Catarrh is
cause by impure blood, and the true
way to cure it is by purifying the
blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla cures
catarrh because it removes the cause
of it by purifying the blood. Thou
sands testify that they have been
cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Hoods Pills ars purely vegetable
and do not purge, pain or grip. All
druggists 25c.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-01-22
TO THE CITIZENS OF ALLEN, BOUR-
BON AND ADJOINING
COUNTIES.

In offering to the public our entire
stock in the tenth Semi-Annual Clear
ance Sale, we wish to thank one and
all for their liberal patronage during
the past year. Extremely low prices
sre made on every item in our store
during this sale. A great many goods
marked below manufacturers cost.
You can make no mistake in buying
literally during the sale. Beginning
January 18th and ending February
Goth 1897. Respectfully,
MORAN DEPARTMENT STORE,
Moran, Kansas.
GEO. w, STEPHENSON, Prop.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-01-22
Bucklen,s AMIGA salve.

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, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price 25c cents per box. For
sale by C. B. Spencer & Co.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-01-22

JH. Harvey miles east and north of lola,
has Champion Binder, good as new. to sell or
so trade for horses, critic or hogs.
A. E. Culbert5on. at the Poor EARN. has for
sale or trade. a male hog will weigh $50 lbs.
Miss saba Travis. LaHsrpe, will give good
home, with good wages and light work, to 3
good boy Is or Is years old.
Il. /. Brown lola has good road cart and set
OF single harness to trade for a horse or other
property.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-01-22
FOR SALE OR TRADE,

Five Thousand Dollar stock of Dry
Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes,
and Notions, in running order, and
doing good business. Would take
part in good real estate and rent store
room, 1Sx11O, on the best corner in the
city. Inquire of
J. 8. MCCLAIN, lola, Kans.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-01-22
Teachers EXAMINATION.

The regular examination of Teach
ers for county certificates will be held
at the High School room in lola on
Saturday, Jan. Both, beginning at 7:30
O'Clock a. m. GRANT BILLBE.
County Superintendent {.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-01-22
brought, and will enlarge our plant if
necessary to do it,"

POULTRY AND EGGS.
"And how about the poultry busi-
ness?" we inquired. "What are you
going to do with that?"
"We are going to do everything we
can with it", was the reply. ave
are putting in a cold storage plant
that will enable us to handle ali the
poultry that can be brought to us.
No one need ever hesitate about
bringing chickens to lola for fear that
they may not be able to sell them, for
we will buy all that comes. We will
slaughter here and ship either by
express or in refrigerator cars to the
city markets. We will handle eggs
in the same way, taking all that come
and paying the highest price that the
market will bear"
ALL OF WHICH MEANS
That lola is going to be the best mar
ket in this part of Kansas for poultry
and dairy products, and that if some
body hereabouts does not look sharp
the women, with their cows and
chickens, will be making more money
than the men with their steers and
hogs.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-01-22
FICTION.
Two Important Serials.

THE JUGLER, by Charles Egbert
CraddOck, and
THE STORY OF AN UNTOLD LOVE,
by Paul Leicester Ford, author Of
"The Honorable Peter Stirling"
SHORT STORIES by the best writer's.
Other features will De:
Present-Day Problems.
Surveys of the XIX Century.
New American Writers.
The Art of Public Improvement.
Women in Modern Industry.
RecOllectiOns of Colonel HigginsOn.
Unpublished Letters Of Dean Swift.
Prof. Gildersleeve's Studies in Greece,
So cents a number. $500 year.
HOUGHTON, NEFFLIN & CO.,
4 Park Street, Boston, Mass.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-01-22
TIE
Atlantic Monthly
For 1907

Will contain,
among other i'm
pOrtant contri-
buttons,
The Interpretation
Of Democracy,
By Mr.. z. L. GOdkin,
Editor of The Nation
(Eew York;, q series
ofimportant and in
teresting articles on
The First Test Of
Democratic Institu-
tons, being an in
depreciation of PO-
lidcal Life and Prob
lens in the United
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-01-22
NOTICE,

All parties indebted to w. L. Bar
tells & Son over 80 days are requested
to settle same at once. WI. Bsrtels
& Son.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-01-22

A good LII Muslin at
A full Standard Print at
The best light print at
A good Shifting at
A better one at =
Dress Goods worth 85c at
Dress Goods worth SOC at
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-01-22
Direct Studies of the People.

THE WEST, by Mr.. Frederick J.
Turner, Professor of History in the
University of Wisconsin.
THE SOUTH, by Mr.. w. P. Trent,
of Sewanee, Tenn.
NEW ENGLAND, by Mr.. Alvan F.
SanbOrn.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-01-22

States since the Civil War. Mr.. Godkin will
point out definitely the new problems thar have
arisen since the war. which are, indeed, our
real problems.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-28

The three year old boy of j. A. john,
son, of Lynn Center, HI, is subject to
attacks OF Group. Mr.. johnson says he is
satisfied that the timely use of Cham Der
lain's Cough Remedy, during severe at
tack, saved his little boys life. He is in
the drug business, a member OF the firm
OF johnson Bros. OF that place, and they
handle - great many patent medicines
for throat and lung diseases. He had all
these to choose from and skilled physi-
cians ready To respond to his call, hnt
selected this remedy for use lin his own
family at IL time when his child's life was
in danger, because he knew it to be SUI
perior to any other, and famous tie coun.
try over for its cures of Group. Mr..
johnson says this is the best selling med
icine they handle, and THAT it gives splep-
did satisfaction in all cases. Sold b, II.
O. Barnes. "He puts up prescriptions.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-28

ing, Sunday-school aud Epworth League
conventions is unworthy of the history and
genius of Methodism.n
This rebuke is severe, but it is we'll
deserved. 1t has become the rule rather
than the exception, not only in the Meth
odist, but in other churches, to inflict
upon the pupils of the Sunday. scnool the
reriest trash, both as to rhyme and
music. In one Sunday sch DOL in this city
the children were taught to sing "a most
irreverent and jingling lot of doggerel to
the tune of There's Little Old Log
Cabin IN the Lane and this combination
was considered divine worship. The ele-
ment of fitness seems also to be entirely
overlooked, for in another school score
OF tiny tots in the primary class, sweet
babies OF five aud six years of age, were
81 have left the path of sin,
That long have wandered inn
The trouble is that tie Sunday school
music is machine made. IG is ground
out to meet demand, but it would seom
that those upon whom the responsibility
OF selection rests are either ignorant or
indifferent. The songs that are included
i'll the Epworth and similar collections
are not quite so bad, but they are still
far from being satisfactory. There are
some exceptions, of course. We could
name few tunes that seem to have been
inspired. that speak from heart to heart,
ana that aid materially in impartiny a
proper spirit to any religious gathering.
But these are few, too few. They are
GASES in II dreary desert of pure BLADDER
dash and rot.
Early Methodism being the outcome of
a revolt against the formality of the Eng
fish church and music being one of the
principal forms of ritualistic worship, it
was quite natural that. the Metho6ists
should have paid little or no attention to
the purely melodious side of their service,
They distinctly avoided the beautiful
chant, the Gloria, and the "Te Deufn. q.
Notwithstanding this, the criticism of
the Sunday school and revival music does
not apply to the church service proper.
There are messgrand old melodies in the
Methodist hymnal, including ssDuke
Street. ""Federal Street, - "Woodworth',
Missionary Chant" Retreat" and a
hundred others which could oe named.
There seems to have been some intelIi-
gence and discrimination exercised com
piling the hymnal, but in all the other
song books there is mass of puerile.
trashy, inappropriate stuff that IS a dis
grace to progressive--an sensible Chris
tianity.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-28

Groom residence, Church avenue, near
Park street, lot 5OxlGO feet, corner lot,
all moderu conveniences; $500, 500 or
5000 cash. balance $500 per year Will
rent for $500 per year. A very desirable
house.
hH One of the finest and most desirable
houses on Campbell avenue, very large
grounds. lot 75X300 feet, splendid Groom
house, beautiful cabinet mantles. $4,000,
500 cash, balance easy.
broom brick residence. Campbell ave.
nue., lot 50xl30 feet, $1,000, 800 cash
$50 per month. a bargain.
One of the best residences on Terry
Hill, III rooms, corner lot. beautiful
shade, severa, handsome cabinet mantips
lovely view, once sold for $4,000 we
now offer Mt 81 900, $3.50 cash, S25 or $50
per month. Don't fail to see it,
Large pressed brick residence, Church
avenue, Ii rooms, strictly modern; 81,
$50. Cos: $4,000 To build, to say nothing
of the lot.
S-room house. Tazewell avenue 8. C.,
5000, $40 cash, SIC per month.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-28
Hannnnering
1t Home!

That is what we are doing when we re-
mind You of the provcrbial "rainy day"
This IS the best season of the year to buv
a house. If you don't want to own it
we will rent it for you. If you want to
buy house you won't have to nav all
cash.
4-room cottage, Rorer avenue, large
lot, shade. aad only 1926, $50 cash, $40
per month.
beautiful new broom cottage, Dale
avenue s. e, $500 cash.
Nice Groom residence, Dale avenue
near school building, only $3.50, $50 cash
$40 per month. Very conveniently To-
Gated.
Special bargains in three residences,
West Ep /.
Lots, West End boulevard, 50xl50, $3.50
each.
Desirable lots, we'll located, Belmont.
only Si0O each, 50 per month.
house. from 800 to $3.50 each only 50
per month.
Now. remember, if the above properties
are not what YOU want we can he found
at our Office all day and until 10 O'Clock
at night and if you will call aud tell us
lnsu what YOU want we will get it for
you, or will exchange your property for
others to suit your business.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-28

Inc marriage oil Mr.. "A. Il. Talliaferro,
formerly of Roanoke, but now of Harri-
sonburg, to Miss Ella Trent, daughter Of
Capt Trent, of this city, at Appomattox
on Tuesday of last week comes as news
to many of their friends. However, it is
not amiss to say that Mr.. and Mrs. Tai
liaferro are to be congratulated They
will make their home in Harrisonburg.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-28
CARlCATURE IN SACRED SONG

Washington Post: When DIR. Atchison,
of Illinois remarked in the Methodist
church congress at Pittsburg few DAYS
ago that sacred song in certain branches
Of his church had degenerated into a car
feature. he spoke truth which has un-
fortunately been self-evident for several
years. "We all know, said DR.. Atchi.
sou, that the style OF music tolerated by
the average revival meeting, camp.meet-
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-28
TURKEY ORDERS BIG GUNS.
kussia's Recent 1ntimatiun to the Con-
trary Notwithstanding.

Coustantinople, Nov. 27.-In spite of
the protest of the Russian government,
which recently intimated to the Porte
that If any considerable part of the in
demnity paid by Greece should be de.
"oted to the extension OF the Otto mansar-
niament, the Russian government would
insist upon the payment of the arrears of
the Inrko Russian Indemnity. long over
que turkey has placed with Herr Krupp,
the great German gun maker, an orter
for 100 large cannon, at a total value of
1900, 900 marks
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-28

Mrs. Ella GottschalkSeeligson will
tender her friends and patti ons musical
recital next Friday night mt her studio.
Previous occasions of this kind under
Mrs. Seeligson's guidance make It an as
sured fact that the one now proposed
will be an enjoyable affair.
The entertainment given by Colur bian
Council of the Young Mems Institute in
their new quarters in the Gale building
on Thanksgiving night deserves especial
mention. 1t was in honor of the opening
OF the institutes new quarters AMI was
fro Ii the first to last enjoyable. The ell
tertainment committee was composed of
Messrs. 5. p. Seifert, chairman T. f.
Sheehan, secretary, and Messrs. w. A.
Carr, II. p. Kirk and j. r. Wigr1ore
The evening was spent in games and
dancing. Refreshments were also served.
The new rooms, which are commodious
and we'll arranged. were really u work of
art in their decorations.
Now that the Institute boys are at
home they intend to make the most of il
ana entertain frequently. They will
probably give masquerade ball at Christ.
mas. There ara in Colombian Council
about one hundred and fifty members,
and there will he others taken in later
The new rooms extend along the whole
OF the north side of the third floor of the
Gale building. There are reading rooms,
n pool room and n gymnasium The
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-28
A SPECIAL OFFER TO ALL WHO
WILL ENTER THE BUSINESS COL
LEGE BEFORE JANUARY |, 1898.
MAKE INQUIRIES.
HOW TO CURE BILIOUS collie.

| suffered for weeks with collie and
pains in my stomach caused by bilious
ness and had to take medicine all the
while until I nsed Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which
cured me- have since recommended it
to great many people. Mrs T. Butler,
Fairhaven, Conn. Persons who are sub
ject to bilious collie can ward off the at
tack by taking this remedy as soon as
the first symptoms appear. Sold by H.
q. Barnes. He puts up prescriptions :"
Oysters by The pint, quart or gallon at