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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-03-31
Another Suit.

Jacob Fl. Allen, through his attor.
ney, II. L. Woods, Friday filed suit in
district court against the Hunter
Milling Co. for s3,457.49 for wheat
stored in the Hunter Elevator.
Allen claims that during tue years
Of 1893, 1894, 1895, 1896 and 1897 he de-
posted large quantities of both soft
and hard wheat in the Hunter eleva-
tor, which the company agreed to
keep separate and apart from other
wheat and to keep an accurate &C.
count of the deposit. He claims That
the company has mixed this wheat
with its own and has ground it up into
flour and sold it without the plain.
tiff's knowledge or consent. Allen
claims that part Of the deposits OF
wheat were never accounted for at
all and no record kept. Last June
Allen demanded an accounting and
wanted his wheat or his money. He
was unable to get either and now
brings suit to recover the amount he
claims his wheat was worth.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-03-31
Death of Mrs. Elizabeth piatt.

Mrs. Elizabeth Piatt died at her
home in the Fifth ward Sunday
morning at O'Clock, Of pneumonia,
after an illness of about ten days. She
was II years Of age. Funeral services
We're held over the remains at the
Methodist Episcopal church Monday
afternoon at 2:3O o'clock, conducted by
Rev. A. o. Ebright, assisted by Revs.
D. H. Scarrow and o. L. Smith.
The deceased was born in Cham.
paign county, Ohio, February q, 1921,
being II years, one month and six days
old al the time of her death. She
came TO Wellington from Illinois IA
years ago. She leaves five children to
mourn her death. They are: j. S.
Piatt, Mrs. S. A. Ravens and Mss
Sadie Platt of this city, A. c. Patt
of Purcell, |. T., and Mrs. Dora Black
of Hallsvlle, III. Ali of them except
Mrs. Black were present when she
died. Mrs. Piatt was a CONSTANT
member of the NJ. E. church. She
united with that denomination when
IA years of age and had held contin-
uous membership until her death.
She was beloved by large circle of
relatives and friends.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-03-31
HOld.Up at hunneWell.

Hunnewell was torn up with excite.
ment Saturday night over a robbery
by fOotpads. J. W. Marshall, a gen.
eral merchandise merchant, was held
up near the Santa Fe depot about II
o'clock aud robbed of Sis in cash ard
a gold watch. The hold,up occurred
while Mr.. Marshall and his wife were
on their way home from the store.
Mrs. Marshall was not robbed, though
she was badly scared.
The robbery was made by two men,
both of whom are described as tall.
One of the men wore a dark hat and
was of a dark complexion. The other
was of light complexion and wore a
light hat and pair of corduroy
pants.
As Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall were
crossing the Santa Fe tracks near the
depot on their way home, the men
suddenly appeared and pointed re-
volverS at them with the command 10
throw up their hands. Both Mr.. and
Mrs. Marshall complied. One of the
men kept them covered with a re.
yOlver while the other went through
Mr.. Marshall's pockets. The foOtpad
had some difficulty in getting his
watch chain loose and finally un.
hooked the watch, telling Mr..
Marshall that he could keep the chain.
While the robbery was in progress the
men continually cautioned Marshall
and his wife to keep quiet, as they
would not be hurt.
When the robbers departed Mr..
Marshall hurried home and procured
a revolver. He returned to town and
a posse of citizens gave pursuit but the
men had gained such Roadway that
they could not be captured. Conduc-
tor D. S. McCurdy and posse made a
thorough search of the railroad yards
and found a tramp in a box car. but
he was not one of the robbers and was
turned loose.
A telephone message was sent to
wellington about l o'clock Sunday
morning that the robbers were headed
this way. G., c. Shaver and R. D,
Goblin went to the Slate creek bridge
south of town and watched until 4
O'Clock for the men. SUNDAY eve.
ming a message was received stating
That the men were at the residence OF
Chas. Robinson, two or three miles
north of South Haven. &C. Shaver
and City Marshal Grinstead drove
down, but the men were not those
wanted.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-03-31
he convention adjourned.
An Afflicted Household.

Mrs. A. NJ. Hedrick died at her home
on NorthG street at 2:2O O'Clock Friday
morning, of measles aud a complica-
tiOn Of diseases. This is the third
death in the family within the past
three weeks. Saturday night, the
18th inst, the l2-year-old daughter
died. Eight days later the three
months old child died, and this morn.
ing the mother died Two Of the
children are at present down with the
measles.
The remains of the mother were in
tered in Prairie Lawn cemetery Fri.
day afternoon beside the two children
who preceded her. A short funeral
service was held at the residence,
conducted by Rev. S. Price.
The sympathy of the community is
with the surviving members OF this
family. They are in very poor cir
cumStanceS. The Odd Fellows ana
kind hearted ladies of the church are
doing everything for the family in
their sickness. Mrs. A. H. Griffin
and Misses Lille and Mamie Reardon
have been in almost constant attend
ance at the bedside of the sick since
their condition became known. These
ladies have labOred night and day to
amelOriate the sufferings of the sick
and offer coincidence to the bereaved.
Mrs, Hedrick was only 26 years of
age. She was married to A. NJ. He'd.
rick in Springfield, Mo-, August 4,
1891. Fer maiden name was Ella
Mace.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-03-31

day nominated by this convention for
the respective city offices, il elected,
to carry out the aims, object and prin-
ciples hereinbefOre eEunciated both
in letter and in spirit; and
Be it further resolved, that to the
support Of these principles and our
candidates pledged to promote them,
we invite the assistance of the voters
OF Wellington, who are DESTROYS of see
ing the same faithfully and honestly
carried out.
The nominations for the council and
school board were made by citizens of
the different wards and ratified by the
convention.
A. B. Cheever had no opposition for
CITY clerk.
John Owens and Alb Sherman were
nominated for street commissioner.
The ballot stood: Owens, q; Shear
man, %.
V. D. Atkins, E. F. Henderson and
John |. Anderson were nominated for
cOnstables. The vote stood: Atkins.
30: Anderson q; Henderson Is. At
kins and Anderson were declared
the nominees.
Z. G. Sha ~ver was nominated by &C.
clamation for city marshal.
A committee was appointed to fill
vacancies in case of designations.
1t was voted to designate the ticket
"Citizens' Ticket
The convention adjourned.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-03-31
TWO CITY TICKETS.
REPUBLICAN,.


The Republican city convention
met at the court house Thursday night
at 1880 and was called to order by
Col. 81. A. Lopez in the absence of
W. R. Spicknall, chairman of the city
central committee.
A temporary organization was
formed by electing W. NJ. Ready
chairman and G. E. Bright secretary.
". Fl. Hart was appointed assistant
secretary. The temporary organiza.
tiOn Was made permanent and the
convention proceeded 10 business.
Col. Lopez moved that the order of
business be as follows:
Nominations for City Clerk.
Nominations for Marshal.
Nominations of COnstables.
Nominations for Street Commits.
SiOner.
The motion was carried.
Mayors. n. Brown placed the name
of A. B. Cheever before the conven
tiOn for city clerk. There were NJ
other nominations and Mr.. CheeveE
was chosen by reclamation.
The name of ]. P. Grinstead was
placed before the convention by Al
Lichtenberger. There were no other
nominations and Mr.. Grinstead was
chosen by acclamatiOn.
The names of 5. NJ. Dick. V. D. At
kins and E. f. Henderson were placed
before the convention for constables
The two candidates receiving the
highest number Of votes were chosen.
Tine vote was ~ fOllOys.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-03-31
CITIZENS.

A mass convention of citizens was
called to meet in the council chamber
at 2 O'Clock last Friday for the Dur.
pose of nominating ticket pledged
to municipal ownership of the water
and light plants.
The convention was organized by
electing W. Il. Savage chairman and
W. ID. Frantz secretary. A Commit
tee on resolutions prepared the follow.
Ing platform, which was unanimously
adopted:
Progress is the law of life. Cities
must either move forward or dr,f,
backward. To this general rule Wei.
llngtOn is no exception. About fifteen
years ago the progressive energles nj
wellington We're Shackled by the fet.
tiers OF water and gas contract, which
have ever since eaten its substance
without stint, and levied its trihute
alike upon tile people and the citv
treasury, without conscience. or anv
regard for their welfare.
Never In all these years have onr
people or our city received proner
value for their money regularly psid
for the inadequate water and gas scr.
vice melted out to them. Instead nj
attempting to give better service
Their only action has been to noint
10 their franchises and say take
what we give you or nothing" We
nave protested against the service
rendered without avail; We have onIv
asked full value for the money Maid
and have received no rele:
We all remember the water famine
OF last season, and no effort whatever
has been made to protect US this wear
against The same fate.
We believe that an abundance Of
good, pure, wholesome water is with.
10 our reach, and that by proper effort
IL can be secured, and when once oh.
tanned, we have the assurance of such
assistance from our railroads As will
cause Wellington to grow and prosner
as never before.
The fetter forged upon us 10 wears
ago are almost broken by LAPSE Of
time, and We solemnly pledge our de-
sires and our efforts to escape theil
bllkhtlng effects in the future.
We are opposed TO depending fol
our supply and quality of water anc
light, from those whose only aim is Il
get our money, and whose only inter
est in Our city is the length Of tim,
they can legally exact from US tn,
yearly tribute of dollars.
We are in favor Of the city of Wei
lington taking the necessary prelim
mary steps to owning aud uplratinl
its own water aud light plants, and {,
furnishing itself and its citizen witt
more. better and cheaper water. an,
more, better aud cheaper light.
WITHIN the next two years, theS
questions of the source. quality. quar
tlty and price of our future water sur
ply and light service, must be deter
mined.
To the cOuncilmen during this Do,
iod we must look for its solution. an
on them we must depend for its saii.
factory settlement.
Realizing the Overshadowing impol
lance of these vital questions upo
the future of our city and the welfar
and comfort, health and prosperity q
our people.
Now, therefore, ne it resolved h
| the citizens Of Wellington. who are
sympathy with the foregoing decIa-,
tion of aims, purposes and principle
in mass convention assembled:
That we pledge the candidates thi
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-03-31
Deafness Cannot Be Cured.

by local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is only
one way to cure deafness, and that is by con-
stitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by
an iniismed condition Of the mucous lining OF
the Eustachian tube. When this tube gets
infiamed you have rumbling sound or i'm
perfect hearing, andwhen 1t is entirely closed
deafness is the result, and unless the inflsm-
nation can be taken out and this tube re-
stored to its normal condition, hearing will be-
destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are
caused by catarrh. which is nothing but an
inflamed condition Of the mucous surfaces.
We will give one hundred dollars for any
case Of deafness caused by catarrh) tina, can
not be cured by Halls Catrrh Cure. Send
for circulars free.
FL. CHENEY & co.
Sold by druggists, 70 cents
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-03-31
A WORD OF ADVICE.
10 Those Coming to Alaska or the Klon-
dixie Gold Fields.


One thing should be impressed upon
every MINER prospectOr or trader
coming TO Alaska, TO the KlOndike, or
the Yukon country, and that is the
necessity for providing au adequate
aud proper food supply. Whether pro-
cured in the states, 10 the Dominion,
or at the supply stores here or further
on, this must be his primary concern
Upon the manner in which the miner
has observed or neglected this pre-
caution more than upon any other
one thing will his success or failure
depend.
These supplies must be healthful
and should be concentrated, but the
most careful attention in The seleC
zion OffOOds that will keep unimpaired
Indefinitely under all the conditions
which they will have ito encounter is
imperative. For instance, as bread
raised with baking powder must be
relied upon for the chief part of every
meal, imagine the helplesSness of a
miner with can of spoiled baking
powder. Buy only the very best -four;
it is the cheapest in the end. Ex-
perience has shown the Royal Baking
Powder 10 be the most reliable and
the trading companies now uniformly
supply this brand, as Others will not
keep in this climate. Be sure that
the bacon is sweet, sound and
thoroughly cured. These are the
absolute necessities upon which all
must place a chief reliance, and can
under no circumstances be neglected.
They may, OF course, be supplemented
by as many comforts or delicaces as
the pro,pector may be able to pack or
desire TO pay fOr.-FrOm the Alaska
Mining Journal
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-03-31

EMPL0YMENT.-The Marsh Mfg. Co., $50
IL W. Lake St.. Chicago, are supplying
agents with the celebrated Marsh Reading
Stand and Revolving Book Case combined,
on which they are netting a and upward per
day. There is now no good reason why any
one able and willing TO work cannot be pro.
ttably employed. The Stand recommends it
self and comes within the reach OF nearly all.
Address Company as above. Sample may be
seen at this Office. They will make you an
offer you will readily accept.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-03-31

NLEAN YOUR WALL PA?ER.-Fo ten
Y cents we will send full directions for clean
ing wall paper; for making different kinds Of
paper cleaner. Our special price list and a
good memorandum all combined for ten
cents in silver or stamps. This il our special
spring offer. Address H. Strey, Bellewood,
Illinois,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-03-31

DOR SALE.-The VOICE has for sale a note
i Cor $50, drawing per cent interest from
June l, 1897, payable in professional ,e:vices
by II: b. Wilson & Co., patent solicitors,
Washington, d. c. We will sell this note at
liberal discount. II you are In need Of the
services ola patent attorney 1t will pay you
TO correspond with us.-Lyman Naugle, Pub
Usher
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-03-31
1ner. The vote stood:

Joe Palmer was declared the nom
inee of the convention.
The convention then ratified the
action of the ward primaries in choos
ing candidates for the council and
school board, and declared the same
to be the duly elected nominees of the
convention.
The convention adjourned.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-03-31

A book Of receipts for kinds of
cookery, which is specially valuable
for use upon the trail or ia the camp,
is published by the Royal Baking
Powder Company, of New York. The
receipts are thoroughly practical, and
the methods are carefully explained,
so that the inexperienced may, with
its aid, readily prepare everything re-
Quisite for a good, wholesome meal,
or even daintieS if he has the necessary
materials, The matter is in compact
though durable form, the whole book
weighing but two ounces. Under a
special arrangement, this book will be
sent free to miners or others who may
desire it. We would recommend that
every one going to the KloLdike pro-
cure a copy. Address the Royal Bak.
ing Powder Co., New York.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-03-31

DOR SALE.-A fruit farm of 26Is acres,
i one-haf mile north of Conway Springs,
Kan. There is a large stock OF forest trees
on II that are worth all we ask for II. Con-
sideration $1,000. Terms, part cash; balance
further information. II
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-03-31

S. M. Dick and V. D. Atkins were
declared the nominees Of the conyen-
tiOn.
The names of H. NJ. Bowers, Joe
Palmer and j. I. Elliott were placed
before the convention for street com.
missioner. The vote stood.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-03-31
RATES.

The VOICE prepared to offer the following advantageous
Clubbing Rates with other publications for 1898 If the paper
you desire not on the list inquire in person by mail and
we can make you similar rate
Send all orders to the VOICE Office Wellington Kan
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-03-31

THE Southern Kansas Mutual Insurance
L company has some money to loan on easy
terms A first lien Is required. For loans
apply TO II. y. Harbaugh. Concord. Kan.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-03-31

DOR SALE CHEAP-75O acres of land. For
L sale No. dwelling house with six
rooms and four lots in Wellington. Some
money to loan on real estate at low rates and
no commission. Also for rent 50 acres and
100 acres. Apply to II. S. Carter. IA
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-03-31
WANT COLUMN.

TNCUBAT0RS-Do you want to buy an
L incubator. Come see the VOICE. new
ne-unused-cheap.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-01
FUNERAL OF MRS. EVANS.
Lerge Attendance and Many Tributes
In Her Honor.

Lehi, June S0.-This morning at 1C
o'clock funeral services over the re-
mains of Mrs. B. Ann Evans were held
at the meeting house. The casket was
completely covered with beautiful flow
ers. Eight grand sons were the pail
bearers. Eighteen little granddaughter
dressed in white, each bearing designs
made from cut flowers, followed the
coffin, and after them a large concourse
of friends.
AT the tabernacle Bishop T. r. Cut
Ter presided. The choir under the lead
ership of Professor Z. Beesley, sang
and prayer was offered by E. H. Davis,
ST. A J. Evans was the first speaker
after the reading OF the sketch of her
life by T. r. Cutler, as published in
yesterdays Herald. J. Woodham fol-
lowed. Counsellor A r. Anderson also
spoke of her good deeds. Bishop T. r.
Cutler made the closing remarks:
A number OF friends were down from
Ogden, Salt Lake City, Coalville, Am
erican Fork and from the south. Among
the company were Hon. David Evans
and Jacob Evans, her sons.
After the remains were laid away the
grave was dedicated by Bishop St. Jar
of St. Johns
to settle in Lehi. Her husband, Bishop
David Evans, laid out the town with
a square and a pocket compass.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-01
night. then on the Beaver and Milford
Thursday
A CoMPANY BACKS DOWN.

Companies B and D of the National
Guard stood by their determination to
ask for their discharges, and signed a
petition to the governor requesting their
organizations be disbanded. A change
came over the spirit of the dreams of
A company, and it's members decided
that it would wait. The members of
this organization believe there is going
to be another call, and that they may
get a chance to go in, so they Will wait
and see what can be done.
Members of B and D companies stat
ed last evening that the statement
made in the Tribune, to the effect the
former officers of the guard had been
instrumental in their taking the action
related, was not correct, nor true. Their
J reasons have been fully set forth in
The Herald and they are firm in their
determination. They argue that there
is little glory and small credit in wear
ing the uniform unless they can be
permitted to see service.
The requests will be forwarded to-
day, together with the designations of
the officers desiring TO leave the SER
vice.
The signal corps had very good turn
out last evening and drilled with the
Gatlings, which have been placed in its
charge. The drill regulations. covering
work with Cuttings will be procured at
an early date and the corps will en-
deavor to make, itself proficient. with
a hope that perhaps. if they cannot go
as a signal corps, they can as a Calling
detachment.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-01
TO INDICATE HERRING.
ALLEGED OUTLAWS FATHER TO
BRING SUIT IN UTAH.
It Has Been Shown That Horses
Captured When the Men Were
Killed Belonged to Herring.

Castle Dale, Utah, June 2S.-When
Joe Walker and John Herring were
killed at Book Cliff, a large number of
horses were captured and taken to
Price by the sheriff's posse. These were
sold recently by the sheriff of Carbon
county to defray the expenses OF the
funeral of the two outlaws At the
trial Of Schultz and Thompson, who
were arrested at that time, which has
just been completed here, it was proven
that % of those horses were the prop
erty Of Herring, and the father OF the
dead man is preparing to enter suit
against the sheriff to recover the value
Of the animals. Herring, it is claimed,
was an honorable young man, against
whom no crime could be charged, and
1t is the desire of his relatives to clear
his name of the stain now attached
10 *.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-01
Contention That It Should Be
III Mills.
Co the Editor oil The Herald:

/ To the Editor of The Herald:
We trust the city council will not
make the same error in levying the tax
for next year that their predecessors
! made in last years levy. 1t was claimed
| by certain members of the late city
/ council, ana so stated in open meeting,
| that the levy should have been made
| ~ mills, but that other members of the
city council, for political reasons, de-
sired it kept at z mills.
Whatever the reasons were do not
concern US at the present time, but
the statement that the levy should have
been ~ mills has been proven to be
correct.
The revenue derived from taxes this
year is about $4,000 less than the rev.
enue the previous year. This was oc-
casioned in part by the reduction OF
valuation, and in part by the amount
given to the free public library.
Last year about this time the finance
committee were compelled to arrange
for an overdraft, but did not take the
public into their confidence, nor even
for some little time their fellow coun-
cilmen.
Had the levy been made ~ mills last
year, the overdraft necessary at the
present time could have been avoided
for a short time.
The present city council deserve COM
niGQOdtlol IOr their GflOTlS III IelIeHCu-
ment and economy, and that their eff
fcrts have been successful is shown by
the fact that the overdraft this year
is not quite as large as it was last
year. although the revenue was consid-
erably reduced.
But DO the councilmen consider 1t
good business policy to allow the citys
revenue to be exhausted in the middle
of the year, especially when at y time
the semi-annual interest on three series
of bonds becomes due and payable, and
the city's credit be seriously damaged
if through any cause the money could
not be obtained to pay them? Would
the city council expose any business in
which they were interested to the same
peril year after year?
The writer is no fonder of taxation
than other people, but the best way to
overcome difficulty is 10 face it fairly
and squarely. The city valuation has
been reduced about three millions, and
even with the most rigid economy it is
probable that the city treasury will be
exhausted in July next year. If we are
ever going to get the city on a cash
basis, there must be an attempt to get
rid of the overdraft business. L trust
that the council at their meeting, will
make a commencement.
TAXPAYER.