The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-08-26

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that country We hope both of these
gentlemen will be pleased with the
trade and while we wish Mr.. Stone
graet success in his new venture, we
welcome Mr.. Holmes in our midst
and know he can but do well on this
valuable property.
Sanford Williams and son, Lucian,
are camping in this locality. They
are driving through the country In
light wagon for the health of the son
who was threatened with lung trouble.
The trip seems TO have entirely re-
stored the health of the young
man and now they are looking around
with reference to an Investment in
farm lands. w. O. Thomas was well
acquainted. with Mr.. Williams in
Greenfield Ind and tells us he is a
we'll to do man in that country and
very highly respected. We hope they
will decide to locate among us.
Postmaster Seth Wells. of Erie,
made the Times Office short social
call Saturday on his way to Cherry
vale to attend a meeting OF the Re-
publican Congressional Committee.
| BY the way the new republican post
masters or this locality seem to take
to their new Jobs like ducks to water
There seem to have been no mistakes
made in their appointment.
Major F. NJ. Ewing, Of Evansville
Indiana, spent several days with with
his brother-inlaw, VIM. Miller OF this
city last week. Mr.. Ewing was one
OF the early settlers Of this country,
having come here about '6S. lie took
claim on Big Creek and lived there
about five years when he sold out and
went back to Indiana. Mr., Miller
now owns his old homestead.
While holding an adjourned term
of court at Erie last Monday, Judge
Stillwell was somewhat overcome by
the intense heat, and therefore
adjourned court until the next day.
By the following morning he had en-
tirely recovered, and after disposlng
of all pending unfinished business,
court was adjourned for the term.
Mrs. kellogg, who in an early day
| lived on farm with her family over
| in the south east corner of Big Creek
twp, was in the city Saturday.
Mr.. kellogg is long since dead and we
understand the children are all
married.
Robert Cox and wife are arranging
to avail themselves Of the low rates
offered by the railroads and take a
trip east during September. They
have both earned vacation and we
are glad to see them able to enjoy it.
Last Wednesday bar of iron fell
on the head of little Dorothy Keys
cutting quite cash. She was carried
into the house and a physician
was called, Her injuries are not
serious.
Albert Even, that stalwart young
farmer of Carlton came in Saturday
and dropped dollar in the till. Mr..
Even says he has better corn than he
had last year.
Miss Minnie Dickinson has resumed
her place in the Racket after short
rest. Miss Minnie is one of Mr.. Free
mans most valuable assistants.
The fire Tuesday was of short dura-
tion and no particular damage done.
The fire boys got on the ground in
very short order.
Misses Myrtle and Maggie Cox re-
turned from Oswego Wednesday.
Miss Myrtle'S health is much improy-
ed by the trip.
Ora Davis, of Rest, made the Times
office call as he passed through Cha
nut last Monday on his way TO Bour-
bon county.
The Times Office was favored last
Tuesday by a call from Mrs. George
Smith and Mrs. j. R. Adams of the
Valley.
Miss Erickson, of Chicago, who has
been visiting some time with the
family of N. NJ. Nelson has returned
home.
Miss Laura Davis, of Rest, was in
town Monday making arrangements
to attend school here the coming
wear.
Aug Baries. Grant Hurt and John
Roe were among the horsrmen we
saw at the Fredonia fair yesterday.
The Hurt and Keifer families took
a little outing all by themselver on
the river Wednesday,
Mrs. Seth Bailey and little daughter
left last Wednesday for several weeks
visit in Denver
Oscar Bryan and family are spending
several days with relatives In Neosho
Falls.
Mrs Pat Riley, of Pittsburg. made
a short visit in Chanute few days
ago.
We had one of the colored soldier
boys visiting in the city few days
ago.
VIM. Palmer and wife of Thayer,
were in the city the first of the week.
S. P. Prange passed through Cha
mute on his way to Fredonia Saturday.
Mrs, Clara Hurt is in st. Louis
this week buying her fall millinery.
Walt Moreheart and family have
gone to Colorado for short visit.
Mrs. Enoch Rowe has left for Chi
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