The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-22

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Fay. 1t is not known in what bust
ness Frank will embark, or whether
he will leave the city or not. Frank
has ever shown himself to be an earn
est upright business man, enjoying
the full confidence and esteem of his
trade, We hope he will decide to re-
main among US. but should nc decide
to locate elsewhere, he takes with
him the well wishes and esteem Of all
our citizens. Mrs. Hardesty will be
sadly missed in social circles, where
she has ever been ready to do her
part in all its requirements, She has
for several years been one of the most
active members of the school board
and her place will be hard to fill.
The school board met in special SEES
sion last Tuesday night. Only bust
ness of any Importance transacted
was the acceptance Of the resigna-
tions Of Mrs. Hardesty and Mr.. Mas
sey. d. NJ. Kennedy was elected in
place of Mrs. Hardesty. Mr.. Me-
Keever who had been hired as a prin-
cipal requested release from his con-
tract on account of 5000 better posi-
tion being offered him. The board
granted his request. Prof OConnOr'S
name was proposed TO fill the vacancy
and he doubtless would have been
elected practically unanimously, but
some member had received word That
the Professor had been hired as super
ntendent of the Elk City schools at
a much better salary.
! r. Y. Burke and his Son-in.law, j.
! A. Fields, have made deal with Geo.
Ditmars, whereby they get charge of
Mr.. Dtmars stock, to be cared for on
shares and move into the old home
stead, Mr.. aad Mrs Ditmars reserv-
| ing two rooms. This seems to be a
very desirable arrangement for both
parties. Mr.. Ditmars has done his
share Of hard work and by careful
management has secured a competen-
cy. 1t is now time he should enjoy a
season of well earned leisure, and let
younger hands bear the burden of
labor Messrs. Burke & Fields are to
take possession Aug, lst and we have
no doubt but they will do well for
themselves and also Mr. Dltmars,
Did you notice last week the change
in the ad of McClelland g. Powell?
They have associated with them
Billy Wright, who recently left Erie
to locate in the best town Of its size
in Kansas. Billy needs no introduce
ton to the citizens of our town or
locality. He was county clerk for four
years aud his geniality and efficiency
in office made every body his friend.
Billy is a wide awake energetic bust
ness man and a constant reader of the
| TINES 50 he is necessarily well posted.
He is also of interest TO our young
ladies, being unmarried and he tells
US quite conidentally, that he is
heart-whole. Look out girls.
The memorial exercises held at the
| NJ. +. church last Sunday IN memory
of Lieu. Safer. who was killed at San
tiago, were beautiful and impressive.
The Masonic order, Of which Lieu.
| Safer was a member, marched to the
church in a body. The large audience
room did not near accommodate the
people. The address by Rev. Carr was
eloquent, and full Of patriotism and
genuine pathoS. The singing, by the
choir added greatly to the impressive
ness Of the ceremony.
Colonel A. j. Mitchell. who has
! been a conspicuous figure on our
streets for many years, passed quietly
away last Monday evening The Colo
mel was hero of many wars, having
served in the Mexican, the Blackhawk,
and the Rebellion, richly meriting
the promotions he received, He was
eightv-four years old and had been
quite feeble for some time. He was
buried with military honors by the
local post.
B. w, Offenbacker, of Coyville,
made the TIMES a short visit Monday
and ordered the paper sent to him,
He wants to keep up with the news of
his old neighborhood and he can get
it no where so complete as among
our correspondents.
We had fine rain Wednesday
morning and more or less all day. 1t
puts the corn in fine shape for the
present and we will doubtless have
more.
John Forbes has secured the for
manship of the Marion Times. John
is all right and will make it go. He
takes his place August lst.
Master Ted Stiliwell, son of the
Judge, visited his sister, Rena. show