davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-23
Caldwell.

Lyceum at Valley Center IS proges-
sing nicely. It meets every Friday
evening.
Frank Logan and wife were at Vel
lingtOn Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cahow and Mrs. Cahow
sister from DesNoines, Iowa, were visiting
at Frank Logan's Sunday.
Revival at IS. A United Brethren
preacher from Corbin is leading the ser
vices.
Cliffe's boys, were threshing wheat
Saturday.
George Mitchell has erected new
Ideal windmill.
Frank Logan has new Western
Cream Separator 1t works all right.
The lyceum at Frog Pond is good
one, and we'll attended
Spelling and ciphering at Excelsior
Friday night.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-23
Belle PLANE.

o. D. Arnett and wife drove to VIM
field Saturday.
c. c. Shaver was up from yelling
ton Tuesday.
w H. Carter of Wichita, was in this
city Wednesday.
Hugh Cooper came up from Blackwell
Tuesday evening.
Ray Garry is home from Manhattan
where he has been attending school.
Knott & Wheeler shipped car load
of hogs Monday.
Hugh Cooper and Miss Rena Hatfield
were quietly married at the home of
James Hatfield Tuesday night, Elder
D. 7 Broaddus officiating.
Little six-year-old Ellis Funk died
Tuesday night of group. The funeral
services were held at the house Wednes-
day afternoon at four o'clock after which
interment was made at the Belle Plaine
cemetery.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-23
Council Hill.

c. L. Dean, the genial lumberman Of
Peck, was united in holy marriage to
Miss Katie Wise of Hayesville, by the
writer of these notes on last Sunday
evening at pm.
Thomas Owen had a sale last Wednes-
day, November 18th. wv. Anderson of
Mulvane was the auctioneer. Mr.. Owen
realized good prices.
Mr.. Thomson is holding a protracted
meeting at Peck. There has been nearly
twenty added to the church.
Wheat is looking fine. Halter and
Slider are still sowing wheat. Martin
Schoeppel sowed some last week and this
last sowing is coming up.
Chester Warford from south o. We'll
lington ten miles, is working at Council
Hill.
William Binder from Wellington, Wis
tied at Council Hill last week.
Elder Thomson visited the faniil, Of
G. w. Wrinkle last Saturday.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-23
Oxford.

O! how pesterfcacious the house flies
have been for some time. 1t has Just
kept cool enough out, to cause them to
seek the more genial cline within.
During Sunday and Monday this Sec
ton was treated to an old time south
east rain; good thing for the wheat in
the fields.
We understand that David Patton has
bought the property here known as the
]. L. Bowdish property, and expects to
move to our city in the near future.
We neither speak now, for or against
the high school, but against the maRner
in which the proposition was submitted
| to the voters, and the purpose to count
votes for a measure that was not voted.
This is constitutionally and morally
wrong, and receives not the popular sane
ton. 1t is trickery, and reflects no
credit to those who adopted such a
method.
Mr.. Marks, the new groceryman, was
married last Thursday to a lady of Udall
and they have gone to housekeeping in
D. " Cooley's building at the corner Of
Clark street and Illinois avenue.
There was a number of our Baptist
people attended a social Friday night
given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Toe
Wegers. They report having general
good time.
Those who opposed the Declaration Of
Independence in I776 were no greater
enemies to this country than they who,
are at this time, scheming to fas:en an
English policy of government over this
people.
f. A. KraniCh, Amos Bourman, John
Hartsel and Low Shriner were Yelling
ton visitors Monday.
J. D. Botkin of Winfield, occupied
the Me. pulpit here Saturday night and
Sunday morning.
Phelin Wright has sold his barber
shop at Arkansas City and is now as
sisting his brother Frank, here.
The old maids of Oxford, will give the
old bachelors of Belle PLANE and vicln-
ity an opportunity Saturday night to see
how they do the congress act.
Samuel McCracken, who has been in
falling health for the past year or so,
with lung trouble is very low at this
writing.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-23
OUR COUNTY
NEWS WRITER'S
Corbin,

Master Lloyd Gross has been on the
sick list.
]. B. Brownback is trying to sell hi;
farm.
D. M. Johnson went to Kansas City
Monday to buy feeding cattle.
Miss Marie Johnson returned from the
Caldwell schools quite sick, Friday.
DR.. Willhoite returned to Kansas City
Sunday as witness in the federal court.
Thomas Casey attended the darce in
Perth Friday night. He reports a nice
time.
tt. Riley, who is running the engine
at the Caldwell elevator, comes home
every Saturday night.
A full line of jewelry to select from
can be found at DR.. WillhOite's drug
store.
Nv. Conner and wife spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Robinson.
The new post office building is almost
ready for the moving of the Office. g.
The wolf hunt Saturday was not a Sue
cess, as far as killing wolves was con-
cerned. Owing to a misunderstanding
about the starting time they failed to
make a complete roundup, but every
body is urged to be on the line next Sat
urday, ready to start at 10 O'Clock am,
and don't bunch together, but scatter
out and keep in line. Bring your shot
guns but don't bring Winchester rifles.
If all will observe the above they can
have lots of sport, and will be sure to get
some wolves. There are lots of them in
the country. Everybody come and try to
make It success.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-23
A Marriage.

EOn the evening Of November 18th, at
the home Of TIE brides mother, occYr-
red the marriage of Frank Hatton Of
Rome, to Miss Virginia f. Willis Of We'll
lington. The marriage ceremony was
performed by z. T. Houston of Yelling
ton. After the well-wishes and congrat-
ulations of the relatives and friends,
they were all invited to the dining room
where they enjoyed themselves in par
taking of bountiful feast.
The bride was attired in beautiful
dress blue, trimmed in white silk. The
groom was dressed in black. Both the
bride and groom are highly respected,
and their many friends join in wishing
them a long, prosperous, useful and
happy life.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-23

Hoisington was completely surprised.
He wears broad smile vet, when he
thinks OF the time that his wife and fam
lily so completely outwitted him. Mr..
Holslngton came from the Buckeye state
to Kansas and for twenty-six wears has
resided in orr community. He was the
recipient OF several nice presents Eigh-
ty guests did ample justice to the boHn-
tlful repast. After supper the old folks
spent the evening in social chat and rid
ing the donkey, while the young folks
enjoyed themselves at games of various
kinds. All had a very enjoyable time
and when the wee small hours approach
ed, they departed wishing Mr.. Hoising-
ton many more such happy BIRTHDAYS.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-23

The news in brief: Thirty Mormon
elders have landed in Tennessee on a
prOselyting expedition d. The next
national Democratic convention will
be held 10 May or June. The COM
mittee will meet February % to de-
eide upon the location. .. The customs
house officials have seized s5O,OeO
worth OF pearls in an attempt to
smuggle them into this country by an
Austrian. Lieutenant Hall Of Law
renee, formerly OF the Twentieth
Kansas, in letter TO the Topeka
Journal yesterday, makes the charge
that Col. Metcalf shot an uharmed
and supplicating Filipino, and 10 sup
port Of it, furnishes affidavits. Gen,
Fred Funston Is charged with shield
ing Metcalf and attempting to hush
the matter up. The fighting both
in the Philippines and South Africa
is warming up, and becoming more
interesting. A big strike among the
miners OF Pennsylvania, Kansas, Mis-
souri,, Arkansas and elsewhere is
threatened, which will send the price
OF coal still further skyward. :. Geo.
Dixon, the pugilist, has announced
bis Intention of quitting the ring....
Fred Funston, IN an interview in
San Francisco, b!dmes the footing OF
Catholic churches in the Philippines
on the Spauiards. THE formal deed
Iot conveyance was filed yesterday,
transferring the Dewey home to Mrs.
Dewey. Mrs. Dewey's age has been
discovered to BE- in the fifties, instead
OF 10, as it was given to the marriage
license clerk Several plague pa.
tientS are Quarantined in New York
harbor, and are reported doing well.
The new and handsome wedgewood
ware can be found only at Maxey's.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-23

Good authorities say they have the
small pox in Arkansas City. No deaths
have been reported.
The hur1 Of the new feed mill will
soon be heard in Ashton?
We will soon be favored with new
depot.
Two young men from Portland, made
our little town a pleasant visit few days
ago and before leaving PLAYED Uncle
Dave Elliott and Billy lowering a game
Of croquet. The game was watched
with interest.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-23

A curious cOincdent of the death Of
Vice President Hobart isfound 10 the
fact that OF the SIX vice presidents
who have died in office, four died
within few days Of the same month
in the year, the death Of Mr.. Hobart
being the 2lsto OF November, 1889; that
OF Mr.. Wilson the 22d of November,
1919; that Of EIbridge Gerry NOvem-
Der q, 1914; that Of Hendricks No
vember %, 1885. The other two vice
presidents who died in office were
Clinton and King. The former died
April 20, 1872, and the latter April II,
1858.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-23

The maximum weight fixed by law
for packages going through the post
offices is four pounds, but the depart
ment has ruled that packages weigh
ing as high as twenty pounds intended
for soldiers in the Philippines may be
sent through the poStotlice, and will
be received on shipbOard at San Fran.
cisco. The last transport Cor the
Philippines leaves San Francisco a
week from next Monday, and Christ
mas packages from Wellington will
have to be mailed within day or Two
in order to reach the coaSti 10 time.
Tie Cripple Creek Star ef Novem-
Der Il, publishes the delinquent tax
list Of Teller county, covering nearly
twelve pages, The taxes amount 10
over IL per cent ca the valuation.
For instance lot 10 Cripple Creek
valued at 500 the taxes are $7S.S2; on
another valued at $3.50 taxes are
sl34.72 This beats the best we ever
did in tie line Of high taxes in Kan
sas.
Mrs. Elizabeth Martin, mother OF
Chas. +. Martin, returned TO her
home at Whitman this morning, after
,everll weeks visit IN Wellington.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-23
Ashton.

We had fine rain.
Stock water was getting scarce.
S. H. Williamson is building a new
barn and machine sheds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-21
SUES INSURANCE COMPANY.
JAS. VI. Taylor Gains Damages from
Mutual Reserve Fund Association.

James NJ. Taylor. through his counsel,
Messrs. Royal and Lanier. on yester-
day re-entered his suit against the Mu-
tual Reserve FUND Association OF New
York, for Sj.0oO the amount Of a policy
plaintn took out I'm the defendant com
pany IN l@2. suit was brought in the
Law ana Equity Court
The declaration filed states that Taylor
al the age Of sixty years took out mem
bership IN the company in the sum of
5000. agreeing 10 make semi-monthly
payment of s. per 1000 Of insurance, sub
jcct 10 any necessary increase. That was
In 1852 In February OF 1895 il is stated.
u new assessment rate was promulgated
by the company. which required plaintiff
10 pay S225g on each thousand dollars of
his policy. and 10 pay that sum every
two months thereafter until IL should be
changed. Plaintiff claims that De was
notified that unless he paid the sum re
Quilted 10y the new ra,1 his policy and
membershlp would be declared forfeited.
lie did fail TO pay the increased as
sossment on the ground that the table of
rates was arbitrary and unfair in that
there was no uniformity in The rates for
the different ages AT the same time
plaintiff has always stood ready TO pay
according 20 the terms OF his original
membership contract In conclusion DE
charges the defendant company with vio-
latlOn and breach OF contract and places
his damages at the face value of the
policy which the company forfeted-S5,0 900.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-21
NORTH CAROLINA II.
SCHOOLS FULL Up
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Turns Many Students Away
GOV. RUSSELL'SNEW YORK TRIP
He L. offered House at One Ibous-
and Dollars From Which He Can
See the Parade-A Candidate
for Governor.
GOV. RUSSELL'SNEW YORK TRIP

RALEIGH n. c., Sept. 20.-Special.-
Lieutenant Stewart. who was elected Mil'-
tary Instructor for the Agricultural ana
Mechanical College accepts and VIII be
here on the 22d to take charge OF MS
duties over fifty students have oeen
turned away either for insufficient train
ing or else for tack OF room.
A trainer for The football team, from
Virginia, IS being corresponded WITH bur
no settlement has been made as yet
Governor Russell Is offered by a man IN
New York his choice Of two houses where
he and his party can see the Dewey pa
rade on both land and sea. These houses
will accommodate fully seventy or seven
ty-dve persons. and there are arrange
rnents for a caterer, etc The rent LOT
one house for three days ish $500 and FOR
the other 81 900. That comes pretty
strong. There Will probably be twenty
hve or thirty in the Governors party ana
10 pay such a price Of s26 or 81 TOR sleep
ing and seeing apartments only comes
dearer than North Carohnians are apt TO
pay Mr.. Green will only rent to 'ne
marty so there seems no chance for diyid-
Ing expenses.
FOR GOVERNOR.
The name of T.. w. Pou. OF Johnston
county. Is placed before the pubic for
consideration for the Democratic nominee
for Governor in 1900 Mr.. BOu was a
member of.the Legislature from his co1a-
IT,
J. G. /. Harris. Republican. who gave
his views here on the plan Of his parry
for the next campaign not 10 nominate
governor or other State officers. but % iet
the POpuists nominate Marion Butiei'
etc. and the Republicans vote for them
has just returned from the western part
Of the state and says that leading Re
publlcans .here think his plan a good enc.
A NEW COLONEL.
Governor Russell yesterday appointed
Mr. Charles McNamee, Of Ashevlle, aide
de-camp on the Governors staff with the
rank of colonel.
United States Commissioner Nichols
Yesterday released one Rosa Iiobson, OF
Wake county who was some xix weeks
ago committed 20 jail here for selling il
licit whisky. She will appear at the De-
cember term Of the United States Court
for trial
There Il found to be only 12625 volumes
In the State Library. IL was fought q be
much larger There are $500 pamphlets.
United States Marshal Henry C.. Dock
cry says that 'moonshining is Increasing
N parts of this district and that i sceps
hard 10 break it up.
General r. +. Hcke says tho season az
Lincoln Lithia Springs was very success
ful. General Hoke whose home g tere IL
the owner of the Lincoln Lithia Hotel ana
Springs. He says the report that ne
and a syndicate have purchased what vas
known a. the Chester and Lenoi- Narrow
Gauge Railroad is without foundation
Senator Butler has completed his law
course az Chapel iNN and wH a29ear be
fore the supreme Court Monday for license
as a lawyer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-21
LOVELY HATS AT MEYERS.
Formal Opening Of The Big Stores
Millinery Department.

Large hats. with nOddng plumes or en-
bellished with birds of beautiful p.umage,
VIII be the style This fan, and beauties
they are. All styles can be seen az
Meyers big store. corner Of Broad ana
FOushec streets. where the formal opening
OF the Millinery Department took place
yesterday. This event was the signal for
a rush of femininity 20 Meyers, and there
was q pretty scene enacted all day yes
terday when charming hats were being
tried on no less charming heads, 'each
than each more beautiful
Here YOU see one of our most popular
imported hats" said the lady I'm charge,
as she took from It's resting place a splen-
did Gainsborough Nothing more rich
aud beautiful In headwear can be imagin-
ed. 10 was crowned by a wreath or
dropping velvet plumes There was soft
chiffon facing and lace scarf drapery. 10
vas aB article calculated TO make one
shatter the commandment against cove
tOusness.
"The leading shades this season." said
the lady in charge. ARE -un-metal vel
vets and casters. used with turquoise.
OF these beautiful shades there was a
bewlderng profusion. and IL seemed
hard matter for the throug tot patrons TO
decide which was the most beautiful.
Another imported article, when Is brand
new and bids fair 90 become great Ia
YoYite. IS the tufban One slriking speci-
men was Of coral mirror velvet with
mnkss fur head and TAIL most beau
uful article it is. and excited universal
admiration.
The new imported poke-shape, also. Is a
beautiful and unique creation. composed
of velvet and felt with pastel ornaments.
The most popular trimmings are velvet
and ostrich feathers. and the hats this
season are Ornamental with large birds.
Altogether the style is beautiful and there
will be but few 10 which 1t WIN not be
becoming.
The assortment that Messrs Julius
Meyers Sons have on hand is a large one
and embraces an the very newest Import
Cd STYLES
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-21
MAYOR SPILMAN
ACTED PROMPTLY
His Energy Probably Averted Serious
Situation.
LOOKS FOR NO MORE TROUBLE
lie Has Taken All Precautionary Mca-
surcs in Event a Difficulty Should
occur-Thc Butler IOuaycs Dc
cidcd 90 Stay at Home

Mayor John Il. Spilman, OF Narentoh'
Va. was confronted with an emergency
the other day and met II In a way tha'
has attracted attention and stamped him
IS a man worthy Of the position ne holds
Ills action IN protesting against INC
coming Of the Butler Zonavcs, colored, OF
washington. 10 Warrouton with their
arms. and his prompt rcquisiuon Tor one
bundrea guns and a cannon when they
threatened 30 come anyhow, were recos-
rizcd a. wise and timely actions and re-
ceived the endorsement Of sensible people.
MAYOR sPILMAN's PRECAUTIONS
When asked by The Times correspondent
AZ Warrenton yesterday what be thought
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-21
FORGED A PENSION CHECK.
John Gates Committed the offence in
Ignorance

Ignorance.
WINSTON. y. c.. September 2O-Spe-
ciaL-A deputy marshal went t. Walker
town last night and arrested John Gates,
charged with forging pension check for
S3j issued 10 Rachel Peters. a pensioner
of lSl2 Mrs. Peters lived I'M Patrick
county Va. and died on March 9Th last
Her pension check was received at her
pOstofiice after her death. Gates. her son
in-law, took the check from the Office
lie was unable 10 write himself and sc
cured Luck Pickerel 10 write the name
of the pensioner with her mark and also
write the name Of John Gates as the wit
ness.
This occurred on March 18th. A few
days thereafter he had the check cashcd
by L. j. Lackey. of Relay postofca
Stokes county, and it was finally paid by
The United States.
Gates was carried before Commissioner
Wilson this morning whore he admitted
the facts connected with the check and
stated that he did not know it was a yfO-
iation of the law, as his mother-in-law
on the day Of her death gave an order
directing the postmaster 10 turn the check
over 10 Gates for the benefit Of his wife.
Gates paid the burial expenses out OF
the money and appropriated what was
left Defendant was bound over 10 the
Federal Court in a bond of 500 dollars.
which he gave.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-21

of the situation. Mayor Spilman replied:
"As Mayor I have taken all precautiof-
airy steps in regard 10 the emancipation
celebration 10 prevent trouble that was
feared on account of circumstances that
caused fears Of trouble-loca circum-
stances not necessary 10 mention.
Il feel warranted IN saying all will 80
smoothly without trouble. We will do
ali we can to promote peace and good WI
toward each other
CAUSE OF FEAR.
The incarceration of two white men I'm
the iau at Warrenton charged with as
sault on "A colorCd woman and colored
man charged with a Ike offence are the
local circumstances referred 10 above,
and the coming Of an armed force into
the town during a time of excitement,
created fear that some violence might be
attempted.
The sensible determination Of the Butler
Zouaves not 10 persist in coming as a
body has relieved the situation of threat
eued trouble.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-21
THE STAMP COLLECTORS
The First Meeting TO BE Held ms
Evcnina-Thc Programme.

The Southern Philatelic Association
win open its convention this. evening at .
oclocl. in the lecture hall Of the Uni'er-
sity COL. ,e Of Medicine. with a business
meeting. -.
The convention win be called TO order oy
Mr.. August Dietz Of Richmond the wee
president. President Henry fenton De
ing unavoidabiy absent. \ second uus'-
ness session will De held tomorrow even
inc ON tomorrow afternoon a carriage
drive about the city VIII be the entertain
ment. and on Saturday Lakeside Park
viii be visited. ON Sunday it Is probable
that old Point vii entertain the Fhila'ei-
lists
The first exhibition OF Confederate
stomps ever held win take place az the
Valentine Museum Friday and Saturday.
The rules regarding admission TO- me
museum viii Doe The same as at o'her
times. free only on saturday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-21
Old Phone. ifi
New Phone. 1910

occasion Of the launching of the 'Shu-
brick" it has been suggested that all pusl-
ness men and others doing large amount
OF mail business attach some sort Of ad-
vertlsement of the occasion to their mail
matter.
BY this means the occasion may be ad-
vertised aN over the country IN most e.
fective manner. Small posters could De
attached to the envelopes and other man
matter.
The Fireworks Committee. % which Mr'
Charles II. Phillips Is chairman, has mdue
much progress and Will be ready al me
next committee meeting 20 make a maj
report. il is proposed by TINS comml''es
% give the finest display ever seen IN
Richmond.
The tournament and race committee are
making final arrangements for the Dig
events on the first and last days OF inc
carnival Their success has been 2he-
nomenal. and the two occasions VIII De
the most successful ever attempted IN
Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-21
TWO MURDER TRIALS.
Kinston's Tobacco Market is Lively-A
New Furniture Factory.

KINSTON, y. 9, Sept 2o.-Special.-
Court convened in Kinston yesterday,
Judge Bryan presiding.
There are two murder cases 10 be tried,
Wyndal Taylor, white, and Finn Hug
gins cOlOred.
Taylor's trial began to-day. a venire OF
one hundred and fifty men were sum-
moned to get the jury.
Kinston's four large tobacco ware
houses have been busy since the lst of
August with big breaks nearly every day.
Kinston is 10 have a 5000 furniture
factory The officers have been elected.
and will begin to order machinery aud
erect the building at once.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-21
FISHING CLUB.
The Licking Creek Clubs Charter Has
Been Recorded.

Governor Tyler has received an INVITA-
ton from Governor Joseph +. Johnston
Of Alabama. requesting his attendance
upon the state Fair az Birmingham on
November nth. that being Governors
Day
lie has also received an invitation 10 at
tend the 18th reunion Of the Army OF the
Cumberland. at Detroit. Mich, on sep
TENDER 26th and 9th.
The charter OF the Licking creek
club" was recorded in the office Of the
Secretary of the Commonwealth yesterday
morning. The purposes OF this club are
To purchase. lease and hold land and wa
ter power. to operate saw mills etc.
and TO propagate and raise FISH. The cap
ital stock is 10 be not less than N.Vw nor
more than $500. The principal once Is
TO he in Manchester, Va, with the iol-
lowing officers for the first year:
President. John G.. Rice; Nice-Pres!dent'
Ben. r. Crump: Secretary. S. r. owen.