The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-15

was very consderate, he seemed to
realize that Charley had been out late
and worked very carefully 50 as not to
desturb him. Charley is short gold
watch and chain and his sister, Mrs,
John Tucher, valuable neck
lace. The thief also ransacked the
pockets of Mr.. Williams and appopri-
ated 50 and picked up a revolver IN
the rounds. So quietly were the depre-
dations carried on that no one heard
the burglar and the family only knew
of their loss on waking up in the
morning. No clue as yet.
Notwithstanding the persistent
effortt Mr.. LomaX has has been
making to discover his horse, which
was stolen from his stable here about
a week ago. He has not been able 10
learn anything of its whereabouts.
He now offers a reward of 1925 for the
return of the horse and 1926 for the
arrest of the thief. 1t is a beautiful
young sorrel mare with haxen name
and a white spot in her face, ana
weighs about 900 pounds.
Last Tuesday Mr.. Phelps of the
Chanute Milling Co. showed us
through their new mill. We must say
the completeness of the mill in all itS
appointments surprised us. 1t is a
strictly first class up to date mill in
every particular, with all the modern
ideas of purifiers etc. There is nc
doubt but that the company will do a
large and profitable business.
Charley Allison, of the Sentinel
stopped off here on his return from
Topeka where he had been attending
the populist state committee meeting.
Charley is very genial compan-
ionable man and has made quite a
success of the newspaper business.
We are glad to welcome one of
Erle's most estimable young men to
citizenship with us, J. Foster Allen,
secretary of the milling company. lie
has purchased nice home on North
High street very conveniently situat-
ed to his business.
John White, of Big Creek, called on
the TIMES last Tuesday. John isone
of the substantial farmers of this
county, who have made a success of
business and do not feel called upon to
cuss the government because it does
not support him.
Fred NJ. Dryden, of the 9Th. U. 5.
Infantry, who was supposed to have
been wounded at Santiago, was not
wounded, but is supposed TO be with
his regiment in the trenches where
our boys are biding their time.
Mr.. and Mrs. H F. Hentzen left
Thursday for Omaha. Neb. to attend
the exposition at that place, Their
daughter, Miss Nora, accompanied
them as far as Kansas City. where she
will visit her grandmother.
"What does this l. r. in red on the
war revenue stamps mean" asked the
anxious inquirer. The battle is
Remember the Maine" said the
sober-eyed man, "and the l. X. in red
means i Remember. >"
II. c. Dryden, of Jrbana. made this
Office very pleasant call last Tuesday
Clay is a bully good fellow and if he
could just get rid of some of those
peculiar political ideas of his he would
be all right.
e. O. Allison, G. A. Cox, Sam
Brewster, Billy Wright, j. j. Hurt,
A. S, Lapham, S C. Brown, H. P.
Farrelly and Nelse Nelson took the
early train for Erie Tuesday morning.
Mrs. G. p. Dildine returns her
warmest thanks to all the many
friends who so generously extended
their sympathy and services during
the illness of her husband.
On show day we will serve meals at
the cid price Is cents. Not a lunch,
but as good a hotel meal as you get
anywhere. Economy Restaurant, op-
nosite the most office. 1T
At the adjourned meeting of the
school board last Friday night, Miss
Emma Light was re-emplOyed to fill
her old place in the fifth grade.
Miss Olive Cone left last Friday for
months visit among friends in En-
poria. If she visits like she teaches it
will be with all her might.
A miniature Vesuvius inside your
head You know how that feels. Eye
strain causes it, Our glasses relieve it..
st. Louis Optical Co.
Miss Fannie Richmond, who has
been visiting friends in this city for
the past week, returned to her home
ia Parsons Sunday.