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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-12-16
COUNCIL HILL.

Tue wheat is badly frozen but does
not seem 10 be killed. The snow Of
Sunday will greatly protect it.
Frank Mountz, whe butchers fol-
everybody through this country is
seen almost daily going TO some
farmers place to do the butchering
act.
Haysville Christian church has not
yet secured a preacher They are
trying ~ secure the services of Elder
W. Ii. Scrivener vi Newton for halt
he time.
The rabbit bounty was agreat bene.
III in this section. There is not one
jackrab5it here now where there were
ten before. They have done great
damage to the young orchards OF the
country.
Harrie McCafferty and Mary A,
Hurst were married at the residence
of the brides parents on last Thurs
day. We jim a host Of friends in
wishing this young couple a prosper
GUS journey through life.
Peter Wrinkle who occupied COuncl,
Hill for several years but OF late Year:
has owned and lived on the island
west Of Mulvane, is now in very
precariouS condition. He has had
several strokes of paralysis Of late
years aud now has heart trouble.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-12-16

and the elder took the train for Mincc,
l. T., where he will preach Sunday.
o. G. and Mrs. Watson are the proud
parents of baby boy born December
3rd.
z. c. Houston Of Wellington will
reach st the Church Of Christ Sun
day.
D. T. BrOadus will commence a
revival at Home Valley Thursday
night.
Prof. W. NJ Massey has organized a
singing class which meets after school.
1t is free.
Mrs. Hayden VanderwOrk went to
Conway Springs Thursday to visit
relatives at that place.
The boys and girls Of this vicinity
have had a nice time skating but We
are afraid the snow will spoil it.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-12-16
10th DAY OF DECEMBER, 1895.

between two and three o'clock, d. 10. nj -,
front door0f the court house In the CITY
Wellington, In the county of Sumner a
state OF Kansas. offer at public sale and
to the highest and best bidder for cash -
hand. all the following described real pro <
erty, situated In the county OF Sumner. and
state OF Kansas. to-wit:
Southeast quarter ~ Of section number
twenty-six go in township thirty-three ty3)
south range number one ID east of sisrh
9th principal meridian. containing leo
acres more or less.
said properly will be sold as the property OF
the above named defendants without an
praisement TO satisfy the plaintiffs claim AZ
$3.50 therein, interest thereon and costs and
accruing costs, according to said order of
sale. JAS. X. HESKETT
Sheriff OF Sumner county, Kansas.
HERRICR & ROGERS. Attorneys for Plffy
First published In VOICE Nov. II, 1893.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-12-16
Notice of Final Settlement !.

In the probate court Of Sumner county. state
OF Kansas.
Estate Of Leora McKibben, deceased.
Creditors and all other persons Interested IN
the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified tbat
at the next regular term of the above named
court, to be begun and held at its court room
IN 1ne court d mouse In the city Of wellipston,
10 the month OF December, A. D.. lsos Il sSs
on the 2ith day Of December, 1895 At 10
a. m. apply to said court for full ana A.
settlement OF my account as erecutr;x
OF saidestats. oeu'Fix
ber 1893. " Deoem'
ROBERT McKIBRPN\
Administrator OF said es,s.f
First publication in VOICE Nov. 20 ss3e
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-12-16

In the district court of Sumner county, In the
state Of Kansas.
QY VIRTUE Of an order Of sGle issued to me
ID out of said district court In the above en-
titled action, will, on
Monday, the 9th day Of January, A. D., 1899,
between two and three o'clock. .. m. of said
day, at the front door Of the court house In
the city OF Wellington, In the county of Sum-
ner, and state Of Kansas, offer at public sale
and sell to the highest and best bidder for
cash In hand, all the following described real
estate to-wit:
The southeast quarter 90 Of the northwest
quarter 90 and lets six (6) and seven az sec-
ten number six (6). township thiry-ive (35,
south OF range two (2l west of sixth prin-
Opal meridian lying and situate In the
county of Sumner and state OF Kansas.
The above described real estate "a
tsken as the property Of said defendants and
Is directed by said order Of sale to be sold and
will be sold without appraisement to satisfy
said order OF sale.
Witness my hand this 5th day Of December.
4. D., 1893. JAs.R. HEsKFTT.
Sheriff OF Sumner county. Kansas,
HACKNEY < PTTTs, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
First published December 8, 1ssS-in VOICE.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-12-16
yorker.
CALDWELL.

A teD pound girl at Joseph Rains.
John Builta purchased a new wagon.
John Builta made a trip to the hub
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-12-16
Publication Notice.

STATE OF KANSAS, Sc
SUN MIR COUNTY
In the district court in and for said county
and state.
George Vail.
VS..
:. A. North.
Defendant.
Said defendant, F. A. North will beYlby
take notice that he has been sued In the said
district court Of Sumner county, Kansas BY
the said paintiff. and must answer said plain.
tns petition filed therein on or before
the leth DAY OF JANUARY. 1899.
or said said petition will be taken as true. and
judgment will be rendered for the plaintiff In
said action, forever barring and excluding
said defendant from any lien, claim, interest
or estate In or to the following described real
estate lying and situated In sumner county,
Kansas, to-wit:
Lots eight 90 and nine (O and the east one
half Of the southwest quarter Of section
six 49, township. thirty 900 range two (e)
west. and forever qnieting title TO said
lands In said plaintiff
BABB & NIGH -woNGER,
PLAINTIFFS Attorneys.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-12-16
Sheriff's Sale.
No. S7S.


In the District Court OF Sumner County. in
the State of Kansas.
Joseph Quincy Fowler
and W. J. Caesar.
Plaintiffs.
VS..
James T. Barnhill
Rosa Barnhill. his
wife, Ebb Barnhill,
Lottie Barnhill, his
wife and Henry A.
Cooler.
Defendants.
RB VIRTUE of an Orderof sale issued TO me
~ out of said District Court In the above
entitled action, will, on
Monday, the Goth day Of December, A. d. 1893,
between two and three O'Clock D. m. OF said
day at the front door OF the court house I'm the
City OF Wellington, In the County OF Sumner
and State OF Kansas, offer at public sale and
sell to the highest and best bidder for cash In
hand, all the following described real estate
tO-wit:
The west half H2). of the northwest quarter
"a. OF section nine (9,, In township thirty
three (J5), south of range three 49,, west OF
the sixth principal meridian lying and sit
uate In the county Of Sumner and state
OF Kansas.
The above-described real estate is taken as
the property OF said defendants and Is d.
rected by said order of sale to be sold. and
will be sold without appraisement to satisfy
said order of sale.
Witness my hand this 18th day of Novem-
Der, A. D.. 1898. JAS. r. HESKETT,
Sheriff Of Sumner County, Kansas.
W. j. PATTERSON and HERRICK 4 ROGERS,
Attorneys for Plaintiffs.
First publication Nov. Is, ts9S-in VOICE.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-12-16
Sheriff's Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF an order Of sale issued tc ne
ID out Of the district court OF Sumner county.
Kansas, wherein Annie NJ. Jackson was
plaintiff aud Angeline E. KinoaId ct al wee
defendants. will on the n.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-12-16
Sherif'S Sale.


state Of Kansas.
sar ford B. Ladd,
Va.
Joseph Kozak.
Defendant.
by VIRTUE Of sn order Of sale issued to
II me out OF said District Court in the above
entitled action. will, on
Monday, the 9Th day Of January, A. D. 1929.
between two and three o'clock. D. m.
of said day. at the front door Of
the Court House in the City Of Wellington, In
the County of Sumner and State OF Kansas,
offer at public sale and sell to the highest and
best bidder for cash In hand, all the follow
ing described real estate, to-wit:
The south half Of the northeast quarter, and
the east sixty-fve acres Of the north half
OF the southeast quarter Of section number
tweDty-nine (29D IN township number thirty.
four CSp, south Of range four (il, west OF the
sixth principal meridian lying aud situate
in the county Of Sumner and state OF
Kansas.
The above described real-estate Is taken as
the property Of said defendant and Is direct
ed BY said order OF sale 10 be sold and will be
sold without appralsement to satisfy said
order of sale.
Witness my hand this 9Th day Of December
] A. D. 1898. JAS. r. HESKETT,
Sheriff Of Sumner County, Kansas
HACKNEY & PITTS, Attys for Pltff.
/ First published in VOICE Dec. 9, 1898
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-12-16
Sherif's Sale.
Chas. T. Brldgeman,
Plaintiffs.
No. $50.

y mas Ia
Plaintiffs.
VS.
John W. Nyce. Mag
gle Nyce, S.H. Hor-
ner, Julia horner,
Thomas W. Drew,
Margaret Dire W.
The Anthony Loan
and Trust Co IA
c0rporation), W. n.
Hurd. ]. ID. Simp-
son. Clerk OF Dis
trict Court Of Sum-
ner county, The
Board of County
Commissioners OF
Sumner county.
Kansas, and David
Weeder,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-12-16

In the Dis riot Court OF Sumner County. in
the State of Kansas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
The UnGertaker's Chairs.

81 see in tho windows of undertak-
ing shops" said Mr.. Staybolt, "a pla-
card which says that campstools and
folding chairs are to hire there, deliver
ed by express wagon. l infer from this
that chairs must he hired out for other
than funeral purposes. for festive occa-
sions, IN fact, as indeed | know Of no
reason why they should not be.
But they must lead a varied life,
the chairs-funeral one day and we'd
ding, it may be, the next. They know
when they start where they're going
that is, they know the nature of the oc-
casion. They can tell that by the wag.
On they go in. If when they are carried
out they, find themselves put into the
black wagon of the undertaken, they
know it's i funeral they're going to. If
they are put into just plain, ordinary
delivery wagon, they know that they
are going to wedding or party or
some gathering of more or less gayety,
but they cannot tell what will happen
next.
"Well, don't know that there's
anything so very remarkable about this
after all The experience of the chairs
is like that of the people who sit on
them. They have their days of smiles
and their days Of tears. New York
Suu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
Plenty to Do.

I thought you told me, Wilson, that
Huu intended TO do business Just the
same after you had moved into the sub
urbs. l know You have plenty, but l
always thought you one Of those men
who insist upon dying in the harness. Z"
"Hou were right about it, my old
friend. l believe that it would be i'm
possible for me to avoid spending at
least two or three hours q day on
change, but MY time is completely TAX
en- up, and ] haven t looked at a market
report for month"
Wouldn't believe it if any one else
told me. How do you exist"
I'm having young trees set out, get
ting a garden ready, experimenting the
building of barn, watching them pave
the street. and having continued kick
with the assessors, who seem to think
that my property is worth all l paid for
it,"
lyon II soon have all that off your
hands. l was afraid you might have
left us permanently.
"Oh, I've only commenced / have q
Jersey COW. pointer pup, tandem,
two Berkshire pigs and kodak, be.
Sides
Never mind. The COW, the pup and
the kodak are enough. I'll just tell the
boys that it's all off, so far as trade
with you is concerned. You have three
fads that will keep you buster than d
econ in a lee tree. Detroit Free
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11

lr is now announced that the pro-
posed railroad to the navigable waters
of the Yukon's source will not be built
before next year. The rush to the
klondike region has apparently sub
sided, partly owing to the war. which
has diverted the energies of so many
of our young men to different direc-
ton, and partly to the great attrac-
tions for gold hunters in South Africa.
But inasmuch us the wonderful Wit
waterstand is now yielding nearly
50, 900, 600 per month. the loss of the
gold expected from Alaska will not bt
seriously felt in financial or CONNER
cial centers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11

EVEN the Fulton Journal, despite
its uncomfortable and prejudicial en-
yironments, can see virtue in some
people who come from Rock Island.
as witness the following taken there
from. and which doubtless occasions
particular delight to the gentleman SC
highly favored: Hon. f. W. Hurst,
of Rock Island, is the democratic NOM
inee for representative in the Thirty
third district. Mr.. Hurst has served
in this capacity before. He is an able
man and there is nothing doubtful OF
wishy-washy about his democracy. .
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11

MORE than million men and WON.
EN- have had their wages reduced since
the election of The Advance Agent
of Prosperity Among the latest to
realize what the Sound money! vic
tory really meant are the 225 cir
employees of the Western Knitting
works at Rochester. n. Y. A recen
dispatch from Rochester reported
riot, caused by a sweeping reduction
of their wages, the girls rotten-egg
ing the business manager who adj.
vised the reduction, and compelling
him to seek the sheriff's protection.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11

WHEN Gov. Tanner returns home
and finds out that in his absence he
was most numerically set down on
by the Cook county convention. that
body not even permitting his picture
to he displayed alongside of McKin-
ley's, the atmosphere around the
state house will he blue and ..red
hot" The State REPRESENTATIVES the
governors appointees to steer clear
of the executive Office for several davs
after Tanners return. The governor
will naturally think if he had been at
home things might have been differ
ent.-Springiield Register.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11

Down at Camp Alger a general or
der has been issued which prohibits
the Lands TO play 1.-The Star Spangled
Banner or '.America" in connection
with other music or as light music.
The order allows them. however, to
play either of the pieces at the con-
clusion of a program provided that it
is not played as medley. One OF
the bands has been playing medley
which was so arranged that the ma
tional anthem was merged into Mr..
johnson Turn Me Loose
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
Lessons OF the War.

Brief. comparatively speaking. as
has been our war with Spain so far.
it has nevertheless brought its les
sons and its truths. 1t has produced
but one important battle. vet it has
already taught in ways which can
never be forgotten a truth whose
recognition has worth beyond that OF
any battles material gain. These are
summarized by the st. Louis Republic
in this manner:
From Dewcy's victory ut Manila.
Europe, which has called us breed
of unwarlike shopkeepers. learned
that Americans are equal to the
best boasts of peculiarly military
peoples in the warlike qualities OF
courage, GOODNESS and mastery of wea-
pons. The calm daring of the men
on the Winslow and Hudson, when
poor Bagley met his death, was an
equally forcible. if not equally glori-
Gus, demonstration of the highest
warike quality.
In more than one cable-cuttinr en-
plot men and officers showed the
same calm bravery. joined to the
steady nerves which allow the work
of war to he rapidly and skillfully per-
formed under severe fire. During the
trip of the Oregon. stokers and en-
gineers We'd with line officers and
crew in the enthusiasm and sustained
headwork which drove the magnifi-
cent piece of American machinery to
the conclusion of VOYAGE unexam-
Piled in all the history of the navies.
Hobson's feat at Santiago exhibited a
daring that r'n.- be called perfect.
But it exhibited something better
than Willingness to venture into the
Jaws of death; Hobson and his little
company showed that the American :
courage is in the head as well as in
heart. Whether we hold Cuba. Porto
Rico and the Philippines, is great
question in the worlds diplomacy.
A far greater question has been set
tied in full sight of watching world
America is a nation to he reckoned
with on the topmost plane of moral,
intellectual and military statesman
ship Hereafter, the American eiti-
zen will have new respect awaiting
him wherever he wanders. Who can
measure the effect upon our home adj
ministration-not to mention the eff
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11

One Of the latest and most import
ant military inventions of the period
is perfect and practical decorating
fuse for shell loaded with high eN-
plosives-a thing sought in vain for
years by ordnance experts the world
over. The inventor, Lieut.. Pierce. of
the military academy, has so far
completed his device. it is said. that
it may be brought into operation dur
ing the war with Spain. unless, in
deed, Lieut.. Pierce's proiectiles should
he deemed, like Hollands submarine
boat, too dangerous to handle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
Piles! Piles. Piles!

DR.. Williams Indian Pile Ointment
will cure blind, bleeding and itching
piles when all other ointments have
failed. 1t absorbs the tumors, allays
the itching at once, acts as poultice,
gives instant relief. DIR. Williams
Indian Pile Ointment is prepared only
for piles and itching of the private
parts, and nothing else. Every box
is warranted. Sold by druggists or
sent by mail on receipt of price, SO
cents and 81 per box.
WILLIAMS MANUFACTURING Co.,
Proprietors, Cleveland Ohio.
Sold by NJ. F. Bahnsen, Druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
before You Ride Your Wheel

Be sure YOU shake into your shoes
Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the
feet. 1t keeps your feet cool and
comfortable, prevents sweating feet,
and makes your endurance ten fold
greater. Over 100000 wheel people
are using Aliens Foot-Ease They
all praise it. Ladies', insist on having
it. 1t gives rest and comfort and
prevents smarting. hot, swollen ach-
ing feet. At all druggists and shoe
stores, 70 cents. Sample free by mail.
Address, Allen s. Olmsted Leroy,
NY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
Suffered 81 Years With Kidney Disease

G. A. Stillson, merchant of Tam
| pico, ILL.,, writes: "Foley's Kidney
Cure is meeting with wonderful sue
cess. 1t has cured some cases here that
physicians pronounced incurable.
myself am able to testify to its
merits. My face today is a living
picture of health, and Foley's Kidney
Cure has made it such. l had suffered
q years with the disease, and today
! feel 10 years younger than did one
year ago. | can obtain some Won
derful certificates of its medical quail
tiles" For sale by T. H. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
Austrian Intervention Views.

Vienna. June 1.-THE government has
declined to initiate mediation between
the United States and Spain, as il wishes
to avoid the appearance Of making in
tcrvention seem only dynastic action
in the interest of the queen regent.
which perhaps might give fatal offense.
Nevertheless n decided opinion is held
that the time fer Intervention is near
at hard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11

IT is about time for Wevler to exc
cute that browning achievement of
his military career" by invading the
United States. But Wevler. like
Billy Mason, seems to have become
wonderfully quoted since the war has
actually begun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11

The Chicago Inter Ocean saws:
"The exclusion of Gov. Tanners pic
ture from the hall in which the Cook
county republican convention met
was, and was designed to he, an in
suit. y That seems to have been
what it was intended to do.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11

The monometalists hold that YOU
cannot legislate value into silver.
Legislation is an edict of superior
power Letter gave an edict that
wheat should he worth lot more
money than it was selling for, and
he legislated value into it. The con-
sumers are well aware of the fact.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
SOUTH
Carnival Civ Packer Co.

Regular Rock Island & Burlington
packet steamer W. j. Young. Jr..
handsomely equipped, leaves for Bur.
lington every Monday, We ;nesday
and Friday at 4:3O p. m. Steamer W.
j. Young, Jr.. leaves every Sunday at
1870 p. III. with special excursion to
Muscatine, returning at IL p. m.
Round trip. including supper, 81, OF
75 cents without supper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11

Everybody's liable to itching piles.
Rich and poor, old and young-terri-
Bile the torture they suffer. Only one
sure eure-Doan Ointment. Abso-
lutely safe: can't fail. For sale bv
Marshall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11

The largest sun dial in the world is
Haydn Horoo. a large promontory. ex-
tending 5000 feet above the Egean sea.
As the sun swings round the shadow Of
this mountain it touches one by one .
circle OF islands, which act as hour
marks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
Acme Packer Co.

Rock Island and Davenport & Clin-
ton and Fulton packet line Fast and
finely equipped steamers City of Wi
mona and Verne Swain. Delightful
steamers for pleasure parties. Boats
leave at a. m. and 3:l5 p. IN. Boats
meet at LeClaire. Round trip tc that
point so cents.
For freight and passenger rates and
all other information in regard to any
OF the above lines inquire of
GEO. LAMONT & son. Agents.
Foot OF Eth st. Telephone llOS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11

feet upon our relations with other
nations-which this new conscious
ness of our higher powers will pro-
duce? May we not expect that the
American people will demand greater
and better things of their public ser
wants as they grasp the varied power
of the elements which form their ma
tional character
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11

THE organ of Gov. Tanner. the
Springfield Journal, having taken en-
ception to the organs of President
Mckinley. the Chicago Times-Herald
and Chicago Post, in the latter's
boom for Prince for governor. as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11

The people may Dc all at sea as to
the sailing of the transports with
American troops, but SO, perhaps.
are the transports. So the feeling of
mutual interest is not disturbed any
Way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11

hitherto alluded to. the Rock Island
Union has become farsighted enough
to see rough house ahead for the
two machines, the state and district.
when they clash. Right You are, old
hoy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11

THE Union is becoming thoroughly
reconciled to the evils Of republican,
ism. In discussing the inner work
ings OF its own party it can now refer
to state machine" and district ma
chine without ST. much rs blushinr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11

SPAIN was prompt in congratulating
Cervera on the sinking of the Merri-
mac. Spain doesn't overlook an OPP
portunity to be foolish.-Freeport
Bulletin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11

The miners at lIazelton, Pa. are
still starving. The coal trust. it
seems, has rcconcentradoes as well us
Wevlcr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
Notice To Contractors.

Sealed proposals will he received a; The
city clerks ONCE. Rock Island. until monday
June 90 i-'-. al % clock p. m. for printinl
city officers
Rock lslund III June Z. Isqe
ID HUBsiNG, City Clerk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11

Educate Your Bowels With Casca-ets.
Candy Cathartie. Vare constipatfon forever.
loc, Sc. II C. c. c. fail, druggists refund money