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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-06-29
RACE WAR THREATENED
Negroes and Sherifr's Posses Likely to Col.
Iide In Alabama

''SRo IN
birmingham, Ala, June 2s.-John
Sheppard, who assaulted Mrs. Jones.
has just been located near Cardiff.
The sheriffs of Jefferson and Walker
counties have possession there. There
are 500 armed negroes protecting the
rapist. Posses have divided and are
advancing ON the settlement. mob
from Cordova threatens to lynch the
negro If he is captured Trouble is
imminent.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-06-29
HAD BUBoNlC PLAGUE.
Japanese ship ;'laced In Quarantine at
Honolulu

San FrAaciseo, June 27. = Advices
from Honolulu state that the steamer
Nippon Mafu, due here last Friday and
concerning the non-arrival of which
there have been many speeulations, is
in quarantine at Honolulu, detained
seven days on account of the death of
two Chinese passengers from bubonic
plague
The first death from the plague oc-
Cured short distance out from Naga.
saki, the second when nearing Homo.
lulu.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-06-29
STABBED TO DEATH.
Professional Tramp Killed in a Saloon
Row In Seattle.

Row in Seattle.
Seattle, Wash, June 20. = James
Murray, professional tramp, was
stabbed and killed by man whose
identity has not been established, in a
tenderloin saloon tonight. Murray was
cut across the throat with a dirk. and
his head was almost severed from his
body. There were about thirty men
IN the saloon, but in the confusion the
murderer escaped He is still at large.
The murder grew out of a drunken
Quarrel
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-06-29
Cannot Float the Paris.

Falmouth, June 26-Another un-
successful effort was made yesterday
to float the Paris. Divers are examin-
ing the ships bottom this morning.
The vessel is likely TO go to pieces.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-06-29
TWlsTER IN NEBRASKA.
Storm Destroys Property In the Town
of Bradley.

Bradley, Neb,, June 27.-Farly Sun
lay morning twister struck this
thriving village and wrecked it. The
storm came from the north with tire.
mendous roar and aroused every body
from bed. Floyd A. Walworth was
caught in the debris and seriously
hurt. The post office was totally
wrecked. The ground was plowed up
by the wind and some stock killed.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-06-29
CROKER WILL RETURN.
Needed at Home to Restore Harmony in
Iammany.

iammany.
New York, June 25.-0wing to seri.
Gus trouble in the ranks Of Tammany II
is said today that Croker viii cut short
his stay in England and return to New
York at once. Several of the district
leaders are endeayoring to break away
and the strong hand of Gro ker is badly
needed TO restore harmony 1t is also
said that Croker is disgusted with his
poor luck and troublesome experiences
an the English turf.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-06-29
slxTY-FlvE THOUSAND MEN.
General Miller Says This Number is Re
quired In tue Philippines.

Washington, June 26. = General
Miles opinion is that large reinforce.
ments should be sent to the Philip
pines. He declines to discuss the stu
alton other than to say that lit is
serious General Miller who recently
returned from the Islands. believes
that at least 65, 600 men will be re-
auirpd
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-06-29
SHAMROCK LAUNCHED.

Sir Thomas LIptons Cup Challenger
Launched at Thornyorofts.
London, June 26-Sir Thomas Lip
tons cup challenger Shamrock was
launched at Thornycroftss yards at
2:3o o'clock this afternoon Lady Rus
sell of Kilowen christened the yacht.
The launching was to have taken place
at o'clock this morning, but was
postponed because Lady Russell OBJ
jected to getting up at such an un-
earthly hour"
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-26
PRAIRIE UNION.
J. P. Moynihan, Reporter

j, L. mOyuluhu' ntpolNelf
May CT Longstreth threshed
his wheat last week.
&c Cotiield sports new cultivator.
Miss Frances Wilkinson is assisting
Mrs Hockett with her work.
Bert Hockett has been on the sick
list recently.
CB Smith and daughters visited
Mrs Lille Melbourne of Colony last
Sunday.
GA Benjamin has been on the sick
list lately.
James Kinsman has his ground
plowed for millet.
Willis Jennings Is blowing for Hon
John Francis this week.
Crops are growing nicely in this vi
entity at present.
Several of the farmers are contem-
plating putting out Katfir corn this
spring.
Mr. Tilton and George Pursinger
hauled hogs to Colony today.
William Ballard passed through
here enroute to Colony Saturday.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-26
NEOSHO VALLEY.
G. L. ARNoLp Reporter.

May 25.-5,F Whitlow aud family o
Moran we've at G. w Gamers u week
ago last Sunday fact that should
have been mentioned sooner
Grant Hec0x and wife drove over
to his brothers. north Of town sunday.
Josh Butler went to Kansas CITY
with stock last week.
Neosho Valley and Union sunday
Schools ale each preparing to hold
Children's Day services.
The high school graduating class
was,entertained by G f Jacoby who is
one of its members, one evening last
week.
Mrs Ed Cleaver's sister Of Geneva
returned home Wednesday after
spending several days in the neigh
borhOOd.
From a somewhat lengthy letter
sent from Pueblo, Colo, to the Religi-
Gus Telescope, the b church pa
per commencing the work of Rev j
w Cleaver, we extract the following:
There has been revolution in our To-
cal church here in Pueblo since Bro
Cleaver and his estimable wife have
taken hold of the helm. They are
tireless workers and have done won.
ders.
The war achievements of Gen Fred
Funston which have been attained by
actual bravery in conflict, the high
honors that have been but justly be-
slowed upon him, causes his friends
/ to look upon him with the greatest
admiration and everv mention of his
name gives new life to the current of
pride that has been engrafted into
the hearts of those who had at least n
slight acquaintance with him hefo e
there was development Of the foi
ces that he possesses.
j Butler is having a stock wei
drilled near his barn. He says he
lost one of his most valuable steers 8
few days ago.
Mrs Walter Crook still remains in &
very critical condition. DR. Brown o
Hum boldt consulted with DIR Fulton
relative to her case, saturday tut q
present she is under the care of thu
latter who makes two visits day.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-26
HUMBOLDT.

May 23-Mlss Wisner of Illinois,
came in Friday morning for months
visit with her cousin, Mrs w J
Pickell.
f w Frevert has arranged his store
into one of the neatest rooms in town,
and Is moving in this week. Joe
O'Brien will occupy his old rooms,
Miss May Pickell entertained few
friends Monday evening in honor of
Miss Wisner.
Grace Wakefield entertained a few
friends in honor of Mr. and Mrs Albert
Wakefield.
Clara Redfield came up from Par
sons Monday for few days visit.
State Secretary Baird of the Y NJ
G A spent a few hours In Humboldt
Monday.
wv Hamm has built an addition
to his residence.
Prof and Mrs Newton were called
to Emporia Saturday by the death OF
Mrs Newton's sister, MRS Wallace.
Judge Gates was up from Chanute
Tuesday.
II w Ellis went to lola Monday tC
erect residence for / Kasebeer.
The A o u w gave a monograph
and stereoptican entertainment al
their hall Monday evening to the
friends and relatives of the members
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-26
ROCK CREEK.



May ga Gregory has purchased
a fine new surrey and Mrs Rutledge a
fine new organ.
Lewis Powell sold II head Of fat
steers last week.
Mrs John Burris of LaHarpe has
been visiting her mother, Mrs Hardin.
CT Whitaker, wife and daughter
were calling in this vicinity recently.
Geo Barris had the misfortune to
dislocate his arm last week.
Rev Vezie will preach q memorial
sermon OF Rock Creek next sunday
morning.
Clara Pye of lola has been visiting
at a b Mulls the past week.
Ethel CAN'T has returned from lola.
Mrs sherman Hardin has been call
ed to Missouri by the serious illness OF
her father.
A nephew OF Mr. Gregorys is pay
ing him visit.
Mulls and Searcys are feasting Oh
ripe straw berries this week.
The w NJ A met at Mrs Jane Rut-
lodges last Wednesday and spent a
pleasant and profitable day. They
nave some fine sun bonnets for sale
which they will dispose OF at reason
able rates.
The Rock Creek ) ) is making ar
rangements to observe Childrens Day
June IL. A fine program I'm Sunny
June" has been adopted and an en-
joyable time is anticipated.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-26
LA HARPE g.
MRS. T. NJ. DAVIS. Reporter.

May ga ~ Wood has just re-
turned from Colorado and brought
some excellent honey with him. He
reports it very dry in Colorado.
A sister of Mrs Rossman's arrived
from san Francisco Saturday and
will probably spend the summer with
her.
The Elsmore band gave drama
at the Old school house Monday even.
ing and gave very good entertain
ment.
MRS Happersett and daughter,
Marie, came in from Illinois Friday
to visit awhile with home folks.
We neglected to mention in our
last that Henry Travis family had
moved back to lola and John Miller
moved into the house thus vacated.
Mr. and MRS Downey, Ofthe Lanyon-
vile hotel have separated. He took
the two older children with him.
She will continue to run the hotel,
A Miss Kent of Bronson, came in
with Miss Agnes Smith Saturday
morning and will visit at Mr. Patter-
sons.
~
over from Missouri one day last week
and Monday morning her atiianced
came in on the train. They went to-
gether to lola and were married, re-
turning on the night train.
Another fishing party Monday.
Ask some of them how well they can
swim. But the fish, as usual, did not
suffer much.
The G + society gave strawberry
and ice cream social at the Old
school house Tuesday night.
Union Memorial services will be
held at the Old school house Sunday
night.
Mr. Cream of Ft Scott, has put {
stock of drugs into the A NJ Woo
building, the one vacated by Cooksey
a. Tonney.
G w Smith and daughter, May, ar,
down from Kansas City visiting NC
Donalds'.
MRS John j Ohlfest expects to visi
her people in Valparaiso, Ind, betor
long.
Mr. and Mrs Cruise start east Thurs
day morning of this week. They will
fret stop at Cincinnati, OHIO, thel
at Springfield and then east to New
Hampshire. We wish them a pleas
ant trip and safe return.
All the trouble with Mr. Story
hotel is they have not enough rooms
Mr. Farmers new business hous
will soon be completed. Then he vii
be at home in his own building.
Mr. Coe has the post office moved u
to the front window of the hardwar
store which makes ii much pleasantel
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-26
PRAIRIE DELL.
Mr.. GEO. BARrH. Reporter.

Mr.. GEO. BARTH, Reporter.
May 22-There is being an addition
built to the Buchanan house near
town preparatory for occupants.
Simon Remsberg had runaway
last Monday. He was thrown out Of
the buggy but not hurt.
MT Ballard of lola bought Bob Sui
livan's hay and MT McGerry 10 bail
ing and b auling the same.
Chas McCarty of lola has moved on
the Buchanan place near town.
Born to Simon Rems berg and wife,
girl.
+ w Arnold has about got the
foundation finished for the two houses
he is going to build in lola.
A f. Wright was in cur vicinity
buying hogs recently.
Last weeks REGISTER says that
the Cement Works are to he located
south of Elm creek on the NorthruI
land. lola 10 coming our way.
mrs Faddis of lola is helping Mrt
Rems berg at present.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-26
SILVER LEAF
Mrs. S. B. Blood, Reporter

Mrs S. B. Blood Reporter.
May 22-Silver Leaf sunday School
will observe Children's Day on the
fret Sunday in June.
The Misses Beam, Peck, mckinney
aud Mr. Fisher from Pleasant Valley
were the guests of Mr. and Mrs Wenzel
last Saturday and sunday.
Rev f montgomery preached last
Saturday evening, Sunday morning
and evening. Large congregations
attended the services both morning
and evening. He will preach at Sill.
yer Leaf the second sunday in each
month.
Mr. and MRS Joe Adams are the
happy parents of a fine baby.
Mr. and MRS Gregory, who have re-
Gently purchased the Beabout place,
were pleasant callers on last Monday
afternoon. Their new surrey is q
thing of beauty and comfort too.
Silver Leaf Sunday School mum
bered l06 in attendance last Sunday
morning.
Rev montgomery is visiting in this
ghborhood and going fishing
too.
Corn planting Is about past. Cul
tivating corn Is the order of the day
now.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-26
FUNSTON
MISS AMY SEYMOUR, Reporter.


May 24.-NIr and Mrs Bolinger are
at this writing.
John Funk and Claude Stewart
went to humboldt Saturday and
stayed over sunday? ? ? For what.
Miss Fannie Ward was sewing for
Mrs Kasbeer last week.
Miss Carrie Alderman had to give
up her place at Mrs Nellie Curtman's
and Mics Clara u mmerman is work
ing there now.
One of the best horses Mr. McCOllum
had dropped dead in the field last
week.
Mr. and MRS John Kohler spent sun
day at G w Lytle's.
Mr. and MRS } w Kelso came up from
Leanna Sunday to church and took
dinner at r Stewards.
Mr. and Mrs Albert Walton visited
+ Seymour's since our last.
w + Mitchell and daughter Rosena
went down to John Campbell's sun
day.
Rev Carter and family were over
from SavOnburg sunday. Preaching
services again in two weeks, June !
in the evening.
Our sunday School will observe
Childrens' Day June II ten a. m. Ev-
erybody invited.
Lizzie and Bessie Burcham and Una
Seymour visited Lydia hurry one
day last week.
A grand time is expected at the
Evangelical Association Convention
to be held at the Golden Valley
church beginning Tuesday evening
Nay 30 and lasting four days followed
by Quarterly meeting over sunday.
Lee Mooney and Miss Ida Rich die
the papering for MRS II Boeken In
stead of Mr. Warner as stated by on
Golden Valley reporter.
Mrs Turner and sister and two othe
ladies from LsHsrpe were the guest
OF Mrs Kas beer Friday.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-26
OLIVE BRANCH.
MRS. EFLIN, Reporter.
Elax iOOlxa fine


May 22-Flax lnoks fine.
Some of the farmers are blowing
their first planting of corn, while
others have several acres to pIow for
corn.
Bro McNabb preached another ex-
.cellent sermon at this place Sunday
afternoon aud we regret that there
were not more out to hear it.
Misses Dell and Ora Anderson visit
ed MRS Gertie Moore Tuesday after
noon.
Mr. Osborn, representing the Par
sons nursery, was making good sales
in this neighborhoot this week
The young people OF this place en-
ioyed a party at Dave Larue's Friday
night.
Ben Lowe and wife were in Hum
bodt Thursday.
MRS Keister's sister visited her ovel
Sunday and attended Sunday Schoo
at this place.
Jesse and Laura Jones of Moran
visited their grandpa Bacon Sunday
Bro McNabb and MT Elm of moran
with their wives were our guests
EridaV
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-26
ONION GRE Elk.
LILLE rHoruToN. reporter.

LILLE rHORuToN. reporter.
May 23.-It begins to look az though
we are going to have plenty OF rain
this season.
Mr. Snively had ithe misfortune to
let his team run away with his har-
row last week.
George Naught and another young
man from lola was visiting in this
eighborhOod sunday.
Stones spent sunday at Rushes.
Dora Beahm and Iva Miller spent
sunday at Matt Beachm's.
Mr. mckinney has hired Jack CALI.
gar to work for him.
We scribe enjoyed pleasant visit
over east the first of the week.
We have neglected 70 mention be.
fore the removal of Mr. viii Robinson
formerly of this place, from 5avon
burg 10 Oklahoma.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-26
PLEASANT VALLEY.
D. T. SMITH, Reporter.

May 22-John Mourer's and Bent
Duncan's children are having the
whooping cough.
Oscar Benjamin had breaking out
on his face which went into his eyes.
He was afraid he was going to lose
them, but we are GLAD to report him
much better.
Milford, Myrtle and Ida Smart at
tended Children's Day at LaGrande
Sunday.
Rev Ruby preached at the Valley
sunday afternoon.
There will be Children's Day al
the Valley June Il.
Next Sunday at $3.50 p IN Rev Man
ley's regular appointment.
Amy Osborn OF Chsnute, is visiting
relatives at the Valley.
Mervin Koontz visited his aunt
Mrs Smith, sunday.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-26
SPRING BRANCH

Mr.. FRANK JACKSON Reporter
May 2l-Charley Colgin returned
from Texas last Thursday night with
three hundred and fifty head of cat
tie for Mr. Anderson. They put Them
in their north pasture.
Charley Seeherger has a new road
wagon.
Frank Erase bought nice team
and harness from Avis Wilson last
week.
Nearly everybody is blowing corn.
Charley VOORHEES, is expected home
this week.
Mrs Hardin and family visited in
LaHarpe Sunday.
Mr. Burls and wife from LaHarpe
visited at Mrs Hardins several days
last week.
mrs H H Jones visited at her par
.ents near Bsyard couple of days
laat week.
Jim Davis shot a wolf saturday.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-26
BAYARD.
Lora Dawson. RepOrter.

lOIh bhNhOut hSpOlNcA'
May 24-Mr ana Mrs ID f Daniel
went to lola Saturday.
Grace Laughter is visiting with
Faye Rogers.
Nettie Whitesell visited in Moran
from Thursday till Saturday,
MT Heath and family of Denison,
are the guests of his sister, Mrs
Japhet.
Leu Robb and family visited in
Kincaid Saturday.
VIII Parks of Cherryvale, Kansas,
visited with ID H Daniels and family
Wednesday and Thursday.
Little Clara Whitesell visited at
home over Sunday.
Mr. Rogers and daughters, Faye
and LenoTa, visited in Kincaid Thurs
day.
Mr. LETTER shipped stock to Kansas
! City Monday evening.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-26
MORAN.


ALMlRA c. BAssETT, Reporter
May 23-Mrs Cobb of Butler, MO-, is
visiting relatives here.
Mr. Armstrong is building an addi-
ton to his house.
Miss Maude Hodges, who has been
visiting friends in LaGrande, returned
home Friday.
MIS- Moules went to Redfield the
first of this week where she will visit
relatives short time.
The cemetery association and
G.. A. X. held meeting in the
G.. A. r. hall Saturday afternoon.
Miss Hattie Hall has been visiting
friends here this week.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-26
NORTH MAPLE GROVE AND GAR
PENTER.
W o Funston Reporter.

May fisherman Dickerson is put
ting up large barn, his brother.in-
law, Jesse Hibbs OF Garrett, is doing
he work.
Mr. Brooks has been re.shlngling
his house. His son-in-law diu the
work.
John Meckins OF Leroy visited at
Mr. Runer's last Saturday and sun.
day.
There will he an ice cream social at
Mr. Southerlands Wednesday evening
May Gath.
Jesse Hibbs of Garrett visited at
Z n Funston's Sunday.
Percy Curtis of lola visited his
cousin Ivan over sunday.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-26
CARLYLE.
c. A. srINsoN, Rerorter

G. A. STINsoS, Rerorter.
May 23-Mrs John Caldwell from
New Mexico, is visiting relatives and
friends in Carlyle.
Mrs James Clark is visiting in Elk
county this week.
MRS ID Christian visited her father
last week.
We forgot to report last week that
Mr. and Mrs f e Remsberg visited in
Carlyle,
There will be an ice cream social
at Mrs c l. Sutherland's Wednesday
evening.
WI Wilkinson and Frank Skinner
are building house in lola and are
going there to work.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-26
THE COUNTY NEWS.
interesting Items From Al Over
Allen County.
THE MOST IMPORTANT DEEDS
DONE BY YOUR NEIcHBoRs FAITH
FULLY AND IMPARTlALLY SET
DOWN BY REGISTER
REPORTERS

The Reporters whose names appear at the
heads OF these letters are agents OF the REGIs-
TER and are authorized to solicit advertising
and receive subscriptions. Any assistance
rende cred them in gathering the news OF their
respective neighborhoods will be appre ciated
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-04-27
A Punnlng Woman.

Doubtless the female punster,
a guest at a dinner party where
a bishop was present, recalled
to the prelatef Doctor Holmes
remark: people that make
puns are like wanton boys that
put coppers on the railroad
tracks" The Baltimore Sun
tells the story. by the way"
said the woman, do you know
that there are times when it is
dangerous to enter an Episco-
pal church," What is that
madam" said the bishop with
great dignity, Strengthening
himself up inhis chair Il sa y
there are times when it is posi-
lively dangerous to enter the
church." she replied. THAT
/ cannot be-" said the bishop.
Pray explain, madam" why
said she, lit is when there is a
canon in the reading.desk, a
big gun in the pulpit. when the
bishop is charging his clergy
the choir is numbering the an
them, and the organistis trying
ltosdrownlthe. choir.,"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-04-27
Loves Company.

If there is anything in, 'nis-
cry loves company" the Mon
roe County Court ought to be
happy. Some two or three
weeks ago the Palmyra Herald
charged the County Court with
letting a job out for S14S.CO
when it had a bid for $4,000.
Last week, in substance the
Palmyra Spectator says: After
the County Court adjourned,
two of it's members held Il SEES
sion on the curb stone and de.
cided to let a piece of legal
work out to a different concern
from the one who the entire
court had decided upon while in
the court room. Does the mon.
ey of the, people belong to the
County Judges individually? If
it belonged to the Judges indi.
vidually would they expend il
as they do? Nit.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-04-27
Missouri, Kansas s. Texas Rail-
way Co. Time Table.

JAS. BARKER, G. p. & T. A.
ST. Louis. Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-04-27
Husbands Who Can Be Managed Are
Worthless.

IluSUdildS WIN Ndil DC WdildSCd HIC
Worthless.
An editor once asked me to
write him an article on How
to Manage a Husband l an
swered that l couldn't-first,
because l had never tried to
manage husband; second, be-
cause l didn't believe in man
aging husbands; and, last. be-
cause a husband who could be
managed would be poor kind
of creature whom it would be
scarcely worth while to waste
thought.upon. There is no better
principle for both husband and
wife to adopt ill adjusting them.
selves to the new relation than
that of trying to do each by the
other what men are accustomed
to call the square thing. "
Many Il woman understands
managing" a husband better
than she does doing the square
thing by him, and many man
understands and practices doing
the square thing by other men
who would be atfronted if he
were to be told that, judged by
| his own business standard, he
habitually dealt unfairly with
his own wife. Helen J. Water
son Moody, in Ladies Home
Journal.