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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-09-03


Chase Wilson met with quite an ae-
cident the first of the week He was
driving to his fathers ranch, the
horse got scared at a steam thresher,
turned the buggy almost over, throw
ing Chase out, breaking his arm.
There will be grand picnic for the
benefit of the Catholic church at Ho-
ganville on Tuesday, September 81.
Everybody invited. There will be
singing, dancing, speaking and other
amusements. Will furnish dinner
and supper and plenty to drink.
VIM. Hiber left Sunday evening for
Kansas City where heexpects to trade
his old separator for new one. From
there he goes to Farragut. Ia, to visit
his brother; thence to the Omaha ex-
Montana, his future home. Bill has
our best wishes.
One Minute Cough Cure surprises
people by its quick cures and chill
dren may take it in large quantities
without the least danger. 1t has won
for itself the best reputation of any
preparation uSeQ UO-udy LOT cOluS,
Group, tickling in the throat or obsti-
nate coughs. Jones 81 Gibson.
VIM. Lutz, one of Trego's soldier
boys, who is home on a furiOugh on
account of sickness, was in town on
Tuesday, accompanied by his father,
and purchased a piece of school land.
Mr.. LutZ said he was in the hospital
six weeks at Chickamauga and re-
ceived excellent care.
Patronize home institutions. The
Stockton Normal school has just been
established for better education in
Northwest Kansas. Expenses low.
Strong faculty. Satisfaction guaran-
teed. Write for catalogue. Address
STOCKTON NORMAL Co.
Stockton. Kan.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-09-03

eWitt's Witch Hazel Salve has
the largest sale of any Salve in the
world This fact and its merit has
led dishonest people to attempt to
counterfeit it. Look out for the man
who attempts to deceive you when
YOU call for DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Sa1ye the great pile cure Jones &
Gibson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-09-03
Going Down Hill.

People
suffering
from Kid
ney Diseases
feel a gradual
but steady loss of
strength and vital
ity. They should
lose no time in trying
Foley.s Kidney Cure, a
Guaranteed Preparation.
Jones s. Gibson
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-09-03


Smoked hams at Bakers.
Subscribe for the WORLD.
Good fresh beef at Bakers.
Roy Osborn was in town Sunday
Mrs. Theo. Courtney is quite sick.
Il. E. Grim's little boy is seriously
i'll.
Will Walker sold 600 head of sheep
last Saturday.
The school bell will ring next Mon
day morning
Prof. Shearer and family occupy the
old Barnes house.
Township primaries to-day all over
the county. Attend
Ed Furbeck has rented the Hiber
farm and moved onto it.
NJ. r. Grapes left yesterday for
Weedman, ILL.,, his home.
Attorney Saum has opened his Of
flee on the Monroe corner.
Attorney Saum made "a business
trip to Hill City yesterday.
We are informed that George Young
is sick with malarial fever.
There will be no preaching at the
NJ. E. church next Sunday.
Taken Up-Red bull, double brand
on left hip. D. L. mccarthy.
DIR. Woodwork, the dentist has his
office in the American house.
For Sale.-Bain and Weber farm
wagons. w. S. Mead, agent.
Rev. E. e. Gunckel goes to Ransom
to help in the camp meeting.
WILDER Benson and William Hiatt
advertise to prove up this week.
A. J. johnson and wife are now
domiciled in the Ned Nerris house.
Wanted-Good prairie hav. High
est market price paid. w. S. Mead.
Born-to Mrs and Mr.. F. H. Burn
ham, Tuesday. September 30-a son.
Miss Mavme Brown returned from
her eastern visit Wednesday evening.
The Western Times, published at
Sharon Springs, is thirteen years old.
George w. Cross was on our streets
Tuesday. He reports trade good at
Ellis.
near Grainfield to Register Purcell
last week.
The Annapolis Independent is a
new one on us. It's newsy four page
paper one week old.
For Sale.-Span of horses. wagon,
harness, COW and calf and some hogs.
Enquire at this office.
Hacker Bros. of Millidgeville, ILL.,,
will be in this vicinity next week
ready to do your threshing.
The camp meeting at Ridgway
closed Sunday night. Large crowds
attended this camp and great results.
Mrs. Dan Mcknight, who has been
visiting friends and relatives near
Rock Island, ILL.,, has returned home.
TIL tSdlS-1AU DetI
er piano. Will give time on good
bankable note. Apply to w. E. Saum.
There will be a game of ball on the
Wa-Keeney grounds. Saturday, Sep
TENDER 10, between Ransom and
Downer.
W B. CIPHER returned from his
California trip last Monday. He says
California would be a nice place to
live if man had big income.
DIR. A. E. Woodwork, dentist, will
revisit Wa-Keeney, Thursday, Sep
TENDER 1st, remaining till September
3rd. Office at American house.
The superiority OF Chase & San
born's Teas and Coffees secured the
Worlds Fair contracts.
C. G. BEsT0R. Agent
To7EA
Bears the - The Kind You Have Always Bought
s's. at &kzzsZw
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-09-03

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab.
let's All Druggists refund the money
if it fails to Cure 25c.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-09-03
Union Pacific Time Table.

Union Pacific Time Table.
EAST.
Eastern limited. Due 6:15 a. m
2-kansaS City Fast Line Due 9:41 p. m
WEST.
3-Denver 81 Pacific Coast lmt'd Due7 :05 p m
Tickets sold and baggage checked to all
points in United States and Canada.
F. Z. BRADSHAW. Agent.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-09-03

REGULAR MEETINGS OF COMMISSIONERS.
First Monday in January.
First Monday after first Tuesday in April.
First Monday in July
First Monday in October
First Monday in June as Board Equalfzat n
First Friday after election CanvaSsing b d
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-09-03
G. u. FERRIS & 90.
DEALERS IN
FURNITURE QDd Funeral SUPPLIES.
letter. salt-Rheun, and Eczema.

The intense itching and smarting, Incl
dent to these diseases, is instantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain S Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. 1t
is equally efficient for itching piles and
favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapned hands, chiib.ains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. % cts. per box.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-09-03
MO. Pacific Time Table.

MO. Pacific Time Table.
lat Ransom
EAST BOUND.
Freight, No. 220 7:26 D. m
BOUND.
No. j. Ill d.
FL eight No. 219 - 4 40 ID. m
gyA All trains run on mountain time and
all trains carry passengers.
w. HI. BARR. Agent.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-09-03

DIR. Cady's Condition Powders, are
just what a horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
ver1nifuge. They are not food bat
medicine and the best in use to put .
horse in prime condition Price p
cents per package.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-09-03

congress. and Hon. j. r. Burton will
address the voters of Trego county at
the court house on the evening of
September 21st, on the political is
sues of the day.
To1IA.
Bears the =, The Kind You Have Always Bought
sis. Of &NzZzszMx
Connecticut western news., 1898-05-19
SALlSBUR Y.

Miss Jennie Clark is visiting friends iu New York
 Tine entertainment given by the Junior Auxiliary of St. Johns church. consisting of farce. Japanese drill, patriotic tsbleaux. etc, WAS given Thursday evening In the Town Hsll E lch took tbeir respective parts niet ly, showing much practice and great deal of work.
 Qlite number of the members of the dancing class attended dance at Canaan Friday night anu report & very pleasant time.
 Mir and Mrs ChaS Miles and Miss Heppy Miles spent Saturday and Sun- day in Hartford and Miidletpwn. Miss Theo George Is at the rectory for few weeks. from Philad-lp''is.
 Mr aud Mrs Arthur Mayo of Eufela, are visiting Mrs Mayo's sister. Mrs Kaye; they came part way, until rain prevented. on their tandem. T l. Norton gave & very interesting description of his trip to Hampton. Washington and Gettysburg last Sun day evening iu Congl church. Ctarlcs Pratt. who had been at bis | sisters, Mrs ] Hubbard's for two weeks, died Sunday morning. Ml ! PTa.t's home WAS Tn New Haven, bul formerly of Salisbury. The funersl was | held Tuesday afternoon at the house oi Mrs Hubbard. He leaves a wife, sou and daughter.
 Henry Pratt, of Chappequa, N. l., | spent few days in town.
Connecticut western news., 1898-05-19

D, F, May has moved from F. Nsr Deusen's house on Reed street into the Ensign Church house on High street
 s. W. Barnes has completed the grading of his west lawn and has built cement walk. He will construct $ driveway from Main street to his barn.
 On Wednesday evening of last week as William Merriman of South Canaan WAS driving home from Hunts vile he WAS thrown from his wagon and cue of his legs WAS badly fractured between the ankle and knee.
 Mrs Austin is seriously i'll at her home iu Pittsfield, Mass No one ex, eept the physician and nurses are al lowed to enter the room. Her sister, Mrs E. R. Lorrain. returned from Pitts. field last Saturday aud reports that Mrs Austin WAS too i'll to see her.
 John Roiemeyer became 70'years of age ou Tuesday of this week. His many friends, and especially his c. A, R. comrades, regret that they did not learn this fact in time 10 give him a surprise party and to present him with tokeus of their friendship and esteem. and 10 also express their wishes that the man who has as a soldier served both his native and adopted country may live to celebrate many more of his birthday anniversaries,
 This is the way the incident is re lated to the News: On Wednesday night ss Patrick Shuckrow was going home from this village be discovered 8 s sack of potatoes lying on the'railrosd track north of the crossing near the residence of Mrs J. l.. Pease. He call. up Joseph Riley, who lives near by, and MT Riley took lantern and accom-. panied him on tour of investigation A few rnds north of said crossing there is culveri sver a stream of water. In the water to one side of the culveri they found horse and wagon and sev. eral sacks of potatoes. The wagon was turned upside down, and underneath the wagon lay Erastus Holcomb with only his fsrs above the water. EraStus las chilled through and nearly exhaust. ed when released from his perilous posi- ton by his rescuers. It seems that the horse became manageable after lesy ing this village and when the crossing was resched he turned onto the railroad track instead of keeping the highway and when be arrived at the culvert he plunged oil the side of it into the water,
Connecticut western news., 1898-05-19
BERKSHIRE COUNTY.

Miss Harriet L. Kilbourne of Great Burlington is the first woman attorney admitted to practice in the Berkshire courts and she made her first appear. anoe in the court as attorney in the case of Roxbury vs. Joyner. trustee, last week Tuesday. She presented her case adnisbly, answered readily and intelligently many questions about the case propounded by Chief Justice Field and be was evidently we'll pleased with her appearance and familiarity with the matters under consideration.
 Ia looking for the body of Henry Kellogg. who was drowned in the Housstonic river at Sheffield, April 70. large search light has been used.
 Last week Tuesday Mrs Joseph Cor. row of Berkshire WAS taken to the House of Mercy. The day before iu lifting large kettle of pea soup from the stove, the kettle fell upon her. She WAS very badly burned about the body, face and hands snd in some places the skin came of with her clothing.
Connecticut western news., 1898-05-19
MEMORIAL EXERCISES.

,, The following is the program of pa triotic memorial exercises for May s9th and S0sh as arranged by the committee appointed bv D. $. CoSles Post and the Woman's Relief Corps.
 Members of C. A. R will meet at Armory Hall, Canaan, st 6 80 p. m. on Sunday. May 2e. with Sons of Veterans, and all of the old soldiers, and march together to the Pilgrim church and lis- ten to an address by the Rev s A. Bur nahy. The members of Hiram Eddy Camp of Laksville are cordially invited to attend.
 On Monday, May S0. at : a. m. Post Commander Morse and detail from the Post will meet at the lower cemetery snd will decorate the soldiers graves there.
 At 7.SO 8. n. the Post, the W. R, c. and citizens of Canaan will leave Cs- nssn and visit the cemeteries in the fol- lowing order. and decorate the soldiers graves: Leave CsEssn Sl and arrive st Ashley Falls st 500. They will stop on the route st the Roman Catholic cemetery and decorate the grave of Den his McCsrty who died last March.
 Leave Ashley Falls s 45
 Arrive at Clayton 9 l5
 Leave Clayton 45
 Arrive at Canaan Valley l0l5
 Leave Canaan Valley l0.45
 Arrive at Grange Hall 1I.S0 Leave Grange Hall la 80
 Arrive at Hillside cemetery ls 40
 Leave Hillside cemetery l5
 Arrive at Congregational Church | ..
 The services at the Congregational church iu East Canaan will commence at 30 p. m. The Rev Henry Utter wick will deliver the address. The choir of said church, assisted by Mrs L. A Caldwell, Mrs 4. E. Evans. and the Misses Morse, will sing appropriate hymns and songs,
 The refreshments on Memorial Day will be on the basket plan snd will be served in Grange Hall between 1l.S0 and 12 30.
 At Ashley Falls and other cemeteries on the route the public school children will take prominent part iu the exer- cises.
 This year Memorial Day has double signideation on account of the present war, and it is hoped that all patriotic persons will make an effort to attend memorial exercises
Connecticut western news., 1898-05-19
DIED

WEED At Hartford. May II, Mrs Mary A. Weed, formerly of Winsted. FIrcH-At Clayton, Mass, May 12. Mrs Almeda J. Fitch. aged 9T years, l0 months, 10 days PRArr-At Salisbury, May l5. Charles Pratt of New Haven, formerly of Sails bury.
 BRUsH-At West Cornwall, May II. Austin Brush. RASsBorHAM At Riverton, May Ii, John Rsnsbotham, aged 6S PHELPs-At RiveIton, May r.. Mrs Lu. cinds 4. Phelps. aged 61.
Connecticut western news., 1898-05-19
EAST CANAAN.

Mr Cook and Mrs Torrey of Walling- ford are guests at Levi F. Bronson's.
 Mrs Herbert A. Church of Syracuse, \. r., is visiting at her brothers, Geo. $. Duuuing's.
 Geo $. Dunning, who has been in poor health several months, went to New York on Monday to consult a specialist.
 Even one day of sunshine is very ac- ceptsble among forty or more days of cloudy and rainy weather.
 Grass and fruit prospects are good. but garden sass" will be late this sea. son.
Connecticut western news., 1898-05-19
POINTERS.

Read tho new adv. of the Leader, Winsted, Conn.
 Read Nisbet's new adv. and see the list of new goods.
 Read the Report of the Condition of the National Iron Bank.
 E. F. Hunt k Cos new adv. tells tho reason why every woman should come quickly to that firms store.
Connecticut western news., 1898-05-19

William Crsndsll, 12 years old. broke both of his legs at New Britain last Monday. He was upon pile of lum- Der when the lumber slipped beneath his weight He fell to the ground and the pile of logs rolled over on top of him. His cries brought several men. who. after few minutes of hard work managed to get him out.
Connecticut western news., 1898-05-19

The Canaan Lime Co. arc building blacksmith shop and she'd ue:r their lime kilns.
 The carpenters have commenced work on the frame for Mrs Hiram Eddy's new barn.
 The railroad commissioners will in spect the P. R < N. E, to day. A new time table will goiuto effect about June | lst.
 We inaugerate this week ! new de- psrtmeut on our fourth page especially interesting to farmers, horsemen and country people generally. The farm notes will alternate with the live stock news every two weeks,
 Some day next week, probably on Saturday. Mir and Mrs John Jackson of Clayton. Mass. a.e 10 have flag rais- ing, accompanied by appropriate cere- monies and patriotic music. They have invited the D. s Cowles Post to attend.
 Saturday was quite day for street musicians. In the morning there was party of three-two yiohns snd a harp. They were quite successful in gathering shekels and their music was very good. In the afternoon couple men with bagpipes went the rounds.
 Mason Noble and Adam Noble. sons of Rev Mason Noble of Lake Helen. Fla, recently enlisted in the Leesburg Fla Rifles snd went to Tampa for medical examination. but we have not learned whether they passed the exsmi- nation snd were mustered into service.
 Prof. s, A. Weaver. the music teacher and we'll known here, has been asked to put his methods md ideas of his system of individual sight singing into shape for publication by the pub fishing firm of Ginn < Co. He has been elected teacher of music at the National Summer School at Asbury Park.
 Buffalo Bills Great Wild West Show will exhibit in Hartford on the afternoon and evening of May a6:h and the Philadelphia, Reading k New Eng land Railroad will sell excursion tickets at greatly reduced rates, including ad- mission, from sll stations between Hartford and Millerton The after noon train leaving Hartford at 6 3C will run through to Millerton on this day and 8 special train to return excursion ists home will leave Hartford at 11.30 p. m after the evening performance.
 Some of the best horse racing of the season was Seen at Riverside track last Saturday afternoon, especially the match race between Harry Holcomb. 4. P. Briggs and E. s. Fitzgerald. Holeomb won the last two heats by & neck.
Connecticut western news., 1898-05-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Tue c. W. Hall Co, Falls Village, vill have in another carload of those choice White Star potatoes this week and special prices given if taken from the car
Connecticut western news., 1898-05-19
MhGNE1IC a
 x GARMENTS
Magnetic shields will cure Paralysis. MagneticShields will cure Rheumatism

Magnetic shields will cure Paralysis. NagnetieShields will cure Rheumatism Order enough of the garments to establish POWERFUL battery.
 II is a scientific impossibility to take thls treatment without great benefit.
 They eQualize the circulation.
 The prices of Shields vary according to power. The compound double power is double the price of the regular shields. the regular shields being used for the cure of less serious furms of disease.
 Local testimony furnished as to results.
 INSoLES ALWAYS ON HAND. The following is partial list ot the shields made and the diseases they will cure.
 Cnps-Nsuralgia Failing Memory. Weak Eyes, Dizziness, all Headaches.
 Throat Shields -Hoarseness. Sore Throat. Loss of Voice, Coughs aud all Throat Troub- le
 Heart Troubles. Catarrh, Weak Lungs, easy to take cold, Bronchitis, Asthana with throat shieldl, Pneumonia, etc.
 Nests-All serious Constitutional DisoAseS. over SoO magnets, perfect protection. Liver, Stomach and Chronic Lung Troubles. hts. Insanity, Paralysis, Consumption and all really serious eases oi disease.
 
 Stomach and Bowels. Sure Relief; General Weakness, shifting Rheumatism, Never Fall ing iu LumbAeo.
 Ladies' BeIts-Best Abdominal Support known. Tired Feelings. Weak BacE, Kidney Troubles, all Pelvic Suffering. IL Is the sick woman's friend. Ladies should call and set' ;hess supporters and learn something of great value.
 shoulder rShieIdS-Rheumatism ParAly. sis in Arm, Injury and Lameness.
 Mristlets-Iame Wrists, Penman's Paral- ysis and any trouble of Forearm.
 Mittens-Dry Friction for body and limhs 10 magnets. A great Luxury for sick or well. The finest dry friction known.
 sciatc Shields - Hip Diseases. Sciaiic Rheumatism. Paralysis, withering1high. eie.
 Knee Gap - Enlarged and stifI Knees, Rheumatism, Lameness, etc.
 IeggingS-Naricose Veins, Dropsy. Rheu' matism. Gout, Paralysis, Pricking oi the hesh and feet. Worth their weight in gold.
 These Shields will he supplied promptly by order. Call on or address
 MRS. S. c. BECELEl, Agent Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1898-05-19

reed, Meal, anu Graln
 of all kinds as heretofore. pillshury's Best,
 washhurn's Best,
 Wonder Patent Flour The best brands of St. Louis Flour Rye and Graham Flour,
 Whole Wheat Flour, Packers Union and Quinnipiac Fer tihzers. Bowker's Animal Meal, Meat Scraps and Oyster Shells for chickens. pratt'S Food for Horses, Cattle and Chickens.
 Oat Flakes,
 Granulated Meal.
 Lump Salt. lust received. one carload White Southern Corn for seed. Carload nice Seed Oats. The Mccormick Nov CT, Grain and Corn HarveSterS, best machines on the market for all purposes. The New York Champion Horse rake. Corn Planters, etc, Moving Machine Sections for all machines Lot Nice Shingle ss.so to s4.ss per thousand. Car Pure Nova Scotia Plaster. We sell at wholesale and retail. pueeS reasonable. Custom work a speciality.
Connecticut western news., 1898-05-19
A New Reading Book!
The Book of Stories and Anecdotes of

The Book Of Stories and Anecdotes of
 Animals.
 By J. Il. VanKeuren. former editor Of the
 winsted Daily Citizec,
 Has received many warm words of praise from children who have written 10 the author thanking him for publishing the book. It has also been used in several instances in schools as a reading book ..and from the fact that it's stories of horses, dogs, cats, foxes. el- ephants, and other animals, greatly interests and.entertains children, ft has been commend sSd hy the press and hy teachers. The book re- tails for 30 cents, and the large sale it has met attests it's value as an entertaining and instructive book for children. In orier 10 place the book, which Is copyrighted, in dis trict schools, school teachers, and school committeeman will be furnished the book in any desired number al greatly reduced rates below the regular retail price. All orders should be addressed to.
 J. n. NanKEURE
 winsted, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1898-05-19

Neglected colds make fat grave yards" Dr Woods Norway Pine Syrup helps men and women to hap py. vigorous old age.
Connecticut western news., 1898-05-19

Ellen A wife of Edward A. Bliss, the well known evangelist. died at the family home in Brooklyn, Mon day, after long illness. Mr Bliss conducted & series of revival meetings at the Tor rington Methodist church snd also the West Torrington Congregational church only . short time ago.
Connecticut western news., 1898-05-19
MANVEL MILLING co.

Spring is Her9I Summer is Comingl
 We are prepared for them with X carload Choice Seed Oats. A carload Timothy, Red Top, and Glover Seed X carload Stockhridge and Bow. ker's Fertilizers. A carload Bradley's Fertilizers. A carload Nova Scotia Land Plaster.
 X carload Barbed and Plain Fence Wire
 Also full line Huntsville, Hillsdale and Syra- cuse Flows, at prices from
 S4 75 to $l0 30 according
 to size. Plain and Coulter points, Land sides, etc. The Eclipse Corn Planter, Cash price s2o oo The Yankee Pulverizer Disc Harrow, complete with all at- tarhments, Cash price S23. 90. Davidson Spring Tooth Harrow, Cash price Sl4 Do. The Best CultivatoT on Earth, Cash price S5 30. POULTRY NETTING. all widths. by the ro'l or in small lots 10 suit our custOmers- GARDEN SEEDS that will grow. r~As, Beaus. Onion Seeds, etc, in bulk, Prices on Fertilizers, Grass Seeds and Fence Wire lower than ever hetore. Don't buy until You get our priees.
 ITES G PIERCE. Railroad Street. Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1898-05-19

DEPoRT OF THE CONDITION OF THE Io NATIONAL IRON BANK. at Falls Village in the State of Connecticut, at the close oi business, May 5. 1898.
The herald., 1898-09-13

larger and the gross earnings 30 sreatly In
excess Of those Of express companies.
Concerning the charge that the company
lacked patriotism, continued Mr.. valen-
tine, $4,000 had been paid by the company
In war taxes at one clip, and It Is not seek
Ing to shirk It's responsibilities. All the
business done by the company 10 competi.
tive. and the public selects 4 a. carrier
simply because work Is done moro prompt
ly and satisfactorily by them than BY
other carriers.
Other points covered in the discussion
werc essentially those brought out in Mr..
Valentines address. Summed up briefly
It amounted to this: The consumer pays
the tax In the end. and may Just as well dc
II one way az another.