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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-14
That Choir Mystery,

If music is means of worship, and
worship an evidence of faith, and faith
worketh repentance and repentance
goodness, then surely harmony is a
means of grace, and being so, should
be preserved.
But alas and slackl The golden bowl
is broken, the silver chord is loosed
Tor something to that effect If it is
meet that brethren should dwell to-
gether in unity, surely "sistren" should
sing together in harmony. But alas and
alackadayl Alto says Soprano is too
fast, Soprano then AYERS that Alto is too
slow: Tenor knows that both are wrong,
while Bass directs plying smile to
each and all. While none attack the
motives of the others, each asssils the
judgment of the rest. Our boundlese
grief at this sad state, would seek the
soothing potion of unbroken silence,
but stern duty bids us assume the armor,
helm, and shield of truth, and thus ar
rayed defend the right. But who OF
what is right? From Aristotle down
to date no logician pretends to regulate
the reasoning of a choir. Philosophy
gives no solace, poetry no balm, imag-
Ination no excuse
Girls. Girlsl Why did you leave that
choir? In beauty, grace and loneliness
each one surpasses all the rest. Yet, is
there, perhaps. smoldering spark of
Jealousy In the gentle breast of woman ?
No. No! Perish the base thought. AS
we'll ask if there be balm in Gilead, or
mud in Plymouth streets. Fatiferous
discord has surely fastened its Ophidian
fangs in the vitals of poor Harmony,
and, means of grace or otherwise, dear
old Harmony is up against the real
thing. The erst while singers sit in the
congregation now wearing upon their
graceful brOwS the priceless gems of
memory and hope, while discOnsolate
Orpheus twangs with nerveless fingers
on his tuneless Tyre, and amid tears and
means and signs unites his VOW with
theirs, that he is through with choirs
All OF which is intended to teach, if any,
thing, that man should direct such
things, or else girls should avoid poll
tics and stick to candy and ribbons.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-14
From Mondays Daily.

Oliver Brumbaugh has moved from
Pretty Lake to Plymouth.
III. w. Steckman, of Bourbon, is re-
ported dangerously ill and near deaths
door
Numbers of citizens are taking ad-
vantages of the mortgage tax exemp-
ton law.
Linkenhelt shipped 1900 bushels of
clover seed today. The shipment will
bring $4,000
DR.. Viets will leave for Chicago this
evening where he has been called on &C.
count of the sickness of his wife.
The carpenters have begun lathing
the Kendall block. Work will be
pushed forward as rapidly as possible.
For SaIe.-My newly painted surrey
top road wagon, or will trade for car
riage in good condition. Apply to G.
w. Metsker of this Office. d&wtf
License for marriage were issued to
the following couples on April 9Th; Ed
ward E. Stofer and Martha Foulke, S.
G. Curly and Mary A. Haskell.
Garden seeds are selling in astound-
ing quantities. Everyone is employed
with the hoe and spade. Soon Plym-
outh will be veritsble garden itself.
Max Friman, of Portland. Oregon
will start for that city within a few
days. He has been visiting with his
relative, Henry Friman, near Pretty
Lake.
Mr.. Janke of Argos is playing the
snare drum for the Plymouth Reed
band. The band boys have practiced
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-14
Qbe Jnoepenoent
FRIDAY, APRIL Ia, 1899.
LOCAL BREVITIES.
From Fridays Daily.

From fridays Daily.
Wheels re enameled, any color, at
Bucks. 81
Darling Hale is still in a critical con-
dition with palsy.
A citizen of Plymouth writes that the
Ohio river is now ten miles wide.
A license for marriage was issued to
VIM. FL. Good and Ella Snyder today
Jerry Reynolds, who lives at Twin
Lake, has received an increase of
pension.
Jacob Snyder, of Burr Oak, has
moved with his familyto Bisbee, North
Dakota.
The only experienced bicycle repair
man in Plymouth is at Bucks. Work
guaranteed. ct
The duck hunters are taking adyan-
tsge of the opportunities now offered by
the migrating flocks OF those birds.
1t is probable that new church will
be erected on the southwest corner of
of the Sausser farm in Green township.
Wesley Irwin, who lives near Argos
was in this city yesterday. He has but
lately recovered from prOtracteG Ill
ness.
Michael Ryan has bought Mr.. Will
ismson's share in the firm of William
son & Ryan and will continue the bust.
ness the same as heretofore.
w. f. Peterson cleaned an organ yes
terdsy belonging to David Zehner, of
Twin Lake. He extracted over quart
of moths from the instrument.
Llgonier boasts of bicycle rider who
is but two years and nine months old
and The Leader says he handles his
machine like an old wheelman.
DIR. G. IL. Metsker, a brother of e. w
Metsker of this paper, arrived in the
city yesterday and will practice dentistry
in connection with DIR. DUR during
the summer.
1t Is estimated that before the end OF
the year billion dollars will be invested
in telephones in this country and that
10000 people will be employed in one
way or another TO conduct the business
Bananas are advancing in price rap
IDLY. A bunch which short time age
could be bought for 70 cents now costs
$3.50 and some of the retailers have
raised the price to 20 cents per dozen
Harry A. Armstrong. who was born
and raised on farm west of Plymouth
has been detailed by the Chicago RECORD
to go to Manila for the purpose of es-
tablishiDg branch office for that paper
in the Philippine islands
Hon. David Turpie, whose term al
United States senator expired March
is at home In Indianapolis confined t.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-14

For Sale.
Two cows, $50 each.
Two 2 year-old colts, $50 each
One 0-year'old horse, 500.
One two-horse wagon, $40.
One one. horse wagon, SIS.
Set work harness., SO.
Light driving harness, double, So.
Two buggies, $50 and $3.50.
Barber chair, So.
JOHN NICHOLS,
law Twin Lake, Ind.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-14
CAR LOAD
Binder Irvine.

1t is good time to buy your Irvine.
| will take your order and save you money.
Come and see me before it is all engaged.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-10-19

Mems Brown and Tan Corduroy Heavy Shirts,
the new goods made to do away with the continu-
Gus shrinking of lannels, while they are just as
warm and wear better, 63c
SHOES! SHOES While there are lots of
Shoes as good ours there is no store today sell
ing good solid footwear cheaply as we do, and
we show the most complete stock In town.
Boys Good Tap Sole Lace Shoes, 75c pair
Misses Fine Kangaroo Shoes, strictly solid and
serviceable, 9Oc pair
Ladies Fine Patent Tip Dongola Shoes, 9oc.
The Vernon Mems Shoes have a worldwide
reputation for good service. Regular S1.75 value
for S125.
Ask to the TRIONFA Ladies' Shoes-tbe
best shoes made. We are sole agents Only 81 So
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-10-19

ings, 29c yard.
The Regular S1.25 Covert Sutings, 54 inches
wide, go during this sale at soc yard
MEMS SHIRT BARGAINS-Extra HEAVY
Black and White Striped Chevot Shirts full Sc
inches long felled and gusseted seams, 3sc
uNDERWEAR.-Childr Heavy Fleeceined
Jersey Ribbed Underwear, from &c up.
Boys Extra Heavy Feece-lined Jersey Knit
Underwear (all sizes, "a to 34), 25c
Ladies Heavy Fleece-lined Jersey Ribbed I'm
derwear, 19c each.
Mems Heavy Natural Wool Regular soc Under
wear Warranted so per cent WOOL 33c.
SPECIAL.-We are Offering during this sale
Five Bales of the Very Best Fine White Quilting
Cotton at sc a roll.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-10-19

Our OPENING Days SalG Which Will Continue for Ten DAYS ODy

Boys Heavy AlIWoo Never KIP Pants, I9c a
Boys Heavy AllWoo Vesee Suits trimmed with four i'm
ported braid, 75c each.
Childrens Absolutely AllWool and Double Breasted
Suits Checks and Pads made sell $3 opening price,
SI.oS.
Vestee Suits with silk cngs collars very low
Our lines of Childrens Suits range from 75c S4 50.
Boys Absolutely AlWool Long Pans -pieced
Special attention has been given Youths Department
the lines of show from machless.
Mems AWool Trico Suits good heavy
Mems Absolutely AWoo Fancy Plaid and Blue
Doan Chevo Suits the equal of S8 elsewhere S4e8
BLUE SERGE in heavy weight, pure wosed finish
ed and unfinished effects strictly color the
of the country opening price
$40 is the Popular Priced Dress Suit with The we
offer Black Blue Fancy Stripes Checks and
show
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-10-19

DRY GOODS.-The Most Complete Dry Goods
Stock we have every shown now awaits your in
specton. All the new Covert Cloths Crepons,
Brantnes and Sicans-the very latest dress
fabrics are here in abundance at way y-down prices.
Note this group of money ey-savers:
Lancaster and Amoskeag Apron Ginghams,
sc yard.
Very Best Calicoes, all coorS, SC a yard.
Good Heavy Canton Flannel and Shaker Elan
mel, SC yard.
Best Shifting Cheviot, &c yard.
Ten Styles Fancy Plaid Heavy double-fold)
Dress Goods 10c yard.
Potters Best (49-inch wide) Table Oilcloth,
1219c yard.
4Oc Fine Blsached Table Linen, csc yard.
Heavy 40-inch all-wool Cloth (a coors) Suit
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-10-19

the greatest in lower Luzee possess good
put the cloth alors
used in their makeup
Special Values Mems and Boys Trousers which space
mentioning
- OVERCOATS-Al long cold winter is predicted, in
Burger Overcoat face kind
time by the oreock and have here Stock
Times Larger than other in
the Lowest.
Mems Absolutely Fast Color Keey Beaver Blue
Overcoats made with fancy plaid lining, $3.e8
Mems AlWoo Fancy Back, Satin Piped Overcoas, ST. 49,
Mems Absolutely AllWoo Heavyweight Fine AWash (tan
COLOR Covert Cloth Overcoats, regular So value oS
Mems AlWoo Trivoli Kersey in Black and Blue
S648
Our lines of Herring bone English Whpcord
hersy Ovecoats Fancy Back and all Satin Innings world
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-10-19
Condy 0. Boyle,
dealer in
Liquor. Wine, Beer.
Porter, Etc.

The finest brands of Domestic and Imported
Whiskey on sale in one of the handsomest sa-
looms in town. Fresh Rochester and Shenan-
doah Beer and Yeungling's Porter on tap.
9S Centre street.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-09-16
MOORE'S
Cash Store.

B. E. Grim shipped a car load of hogs
to Kansas City, Tuesday.
The democrats of Thomas county
have nominated ticket and propose
to try and elect part of it. Another
blow at fusion.
ALT. S. Bailey of Riverside. was in
the city Tuesday. He is holding about
1000 head of sheep, and finds the job
very lonesome
Clarence Henkel is assisting agent
Shank at the depot, Frank Woodland
having been transferred to Ellis.
Good for Frank
Mr. and Mrs. C. III. Neff, who have
been visiting EIihu Neff and family
the past two weeks, returned to their
home at Bolton, Mo-, Thursday even
ing.
Found-A pair of nose eye glasses at
the northwest corner of a. b. Mum
ert's fence last Monday. Owner
can get same by calling at tins Office
and paying for this notice
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-09-16
Program of Teachers Meeting.

The following is the program of
Teachers association for the October
7th meeting:
Roll call. Response. Questions up
on Late War
primary Grade Work. Mrs. Mary
Hunt. General discussion by teach
ers.
.sIntermediate Grade Work. Mrs.
Jessie f. Taylor. General discussion
by teachers.
ssGrammar Grade Work.. Walter
Swiggett. General discussion.
stCounty Uniformity Grade Work
as Applied to Our Common Schools, y
Miss Ida Drummond.
s'The American Revolution Chap
ters l and with introduction.
County Superintendent-ho
Miscellaneous business.
MRS. NJ. GREENWOOD,
MRS. G. STRADAL,
j. L. SHEARER,
Committee
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-09-16

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Ep-
periy of Banner, Thursday morning
GIRL
Mr.. and Mrs. Ned Ferris of Kansas
City left for their home after a most
enjoyable visit with the family of c.
j. Ferris.
Those who were called to Hays to
testify ia the Sigler case were as fol-
lows: Coroner Escher Under Sheriff
Drummond, DIR. Jones, L. Schmitt,
Postmaster Gibson, W. w. Gibson,
Frank Wollner, w. II. Swiggett, w.
Harrison, H. B. Fiyr, Grant Mar
shall, L. Tatman and W. C. Olson.
Mr. Dingman of Mantle, ILL.,, who is
attending the Sigier trial this week
came very near having an accident
that might have cost him his life,
while stepping off the train last Thurs
day evening in some manner he fell.
and for the timely assistance of the
conductor and Mr.. Ufford he was kept
from rolling under the train.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-09-16
Sig1er Acquitted.

The jury in the Sigler case brought
in verdict for his acquittal. The
people of Wa-Keeney and Trego
county are thoroughly indignant over
such outrageous conduct. The Ellis
county jurymen must have been an
ignorant pig-headed outfit to sit and
listen to such lot of weak testimony
as was given in the case and then
bring in verdict OF not guilty. 1t
was evidence in itself that he was
guilty when the case was taken to
Ellis county, for had he been tried
here he never would have been ac-
quilted. Those gentlemen" of the
jury ought to be ashamed of them
selves. The murderer, for such he is
and always will be, Shot his victim in
cold blood. The man was cripple
and unarmed and Sigler went we'll
prepared for his mission, and he did
not leave stone unturned, yet the
jury finds verdict of not guilty.
What are the laws for? Better swing
open the prison doors and let all the
criminals out if we have to tolerate
such men at large. A man can steal
penitentiary for Is or 20 years, but a
man can shoot down fellow creature
in premeditated cold blood and go
scot free, the jury bringing in a ver-
dict of not guilty. The very heights
of heaven call out against such rank
injustice. The quiet little commu-
nifty of Wa-Keeney are thoroughly in
dignant, and shame and infamy ought
to be stamped on the brow of every
juryman who listened to the trial of
one of the most cold-bIooded heine-
Gus crimes within the history of Ire
go county. Had justice been meeted
out Sigler's carcass would have been
the prey of the vultures many months
ago. Such trials are the cause of
mob violence. The dead man is sleep
ing his last long sleep. his soul free
of the crimson stain of murder, his
wife, his children, and his aged
father were left to mourn his awful
and tragic death. What do you think
of those hearts to-day? When they
think of the man that bereft them of
their loved one now lying in the cold
embrace of death, as going as free as
the air he breathes. Citizens of Ire
go and Ellis counties what think you?
The Sigler case is not at an end for
he yet has to stand at the bar of JUS
tice in a Higher Tribunal than this
and answer the awful charge before
the Great Judge guilty or not guilty.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-09-16

Offer!!


We now have most of our FALL and WIN
TER CLOTHING in. We want you to
inc the goods as to style, material, make and
finish, and if you have samples from the East
bring them with you, and if we can show
you that you can't save money by sending
East for the goods, we will say Let 'er co.
We have good assortment for this place
and the number Of suits are selling proves
that prices satisfactory. We also repre-
sent two large tailoring establishments and
can get you made to order suit.
SHOES. Almost any style or price. Our
school shoes the BEST
DINNER BUCKETS, Tablets, Exercise
Books, Pens, Pencils, Etc
TRUNKS at $2. 90 to $500 each.
HARNESS. Remember that we will sell
you a harness cheaper than any other living
man--spot cash.
WHIPS. We have nearly as many styles
Of whips as the biggest wholesale concerns
carry.
A clock or a watch.
Some new embroidery insertions.
We will be ready with winter caps and
mittens when you ready to buy. Ditto
IUNDERwEAR, HOSIERY and WRAPS.
NOTIONS. we always lead in notions
both dry goods and tinware and hardware
We handle the best things in factory
goods always.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-09-16
Republican Convention.
Harmony and Good Humor Prevailed
A Winning Ticket Nominated.

Last year Old Sol frowned on con-
venti0n day and was sulky all day,
and this year had the audacity to
serve us the same old trick, but de-
spite all this the Republicans of Ire
go met at the court house last Satur-
day at p. m. and nominated win
ming ticket. Every township in the
county was represented except River
side, and had 1t not rained Riverside
would have been represented.
Chairman Moore called the conyen-
tion to order. c. G. Yetter was Sc
lected as chairman and G. NJ. Bell
secretary.
The usual committees on perma-
nent organization, credentials and or
der of business were appointed.
Next came the nomination of Off
GERS. G. H. Benson was placed in
nomination for treasurer, there being
no opposition. he was the unanimous
choice of the convention.
w. w. Gibson was nominated for
clerk. there being no opposition, he
was the unanimous choice OF the con-
vention.
For sheriff there were three candi-
dates, viz: George V. York, Il. w
Bundy and E. E. Bryant. On the first
ballot York received Is votes. Bundy
I, apd Bryant B. York was declared
the nominee.
Register of Deeds came next. The
names of James Kelly and G. w.
/ in i'm IN
James Kelly received III votes and
Sweet III. James Kelly having re-
ceived the highest number of votes
cast was declared the choice of the
convention.
Next came surveyor. G. j. Ferris
and J. r. Wilson weIe placed in nom
ination. Ferris received 144 votes
and Wilson 124. G. j. Ferris was de-
clared the nominee.
Joshua Croft was nominated fol
coroner by acclamation.
! The townships of Ogallah ano
Glencoe nominated Jacob Altman fol
commissioner of the first district by
acclamation.
On motion Il. II. Moore was elected
chairman of the county central com
mittee.
The following are the committee
men elected for the various township;
Wa-Keeney-Will Walker and II.
S. Givler.
Ogallah-C. c. Yetter and T S.
Howe.
Glencoe-D. J. Wilson and John
Lofiin.
Riverside-James Tunnel and w.
B. Cypher.
Franklin-E. Jesse and G. NJ. Bell.
Collyer-Nm. Lorimer and A. B.
Redmond.
Willcox-Chas Rogers and j. F.
Gunckel
c. c. Yetter makes an excellent
chairman.
Riverside was not represented on
account of the heavy rains.
d. ]. Wilson drove up from Glencoe
to represent his township.
Bruce Furbeck was in town and oc-
cupied a seat as spectator.
c. NJ. Bell and John Hoover braved
the storm and represented Franklin.
t. S. Howe and son drove up from
Adair through the rain and repre-
sented his precinct.
John G. Marcy, the old Republican
wheel horse of Wilcox township
| looked in on the convention.
Had it been a pleasant day we
would have shown the opposition
| (if they do say that we are dead in
Trego1 that the Republicans can hole
the largest conventions as in days o
yore. We are not dead by long shot
We will show you on the eth day o
| November.
j. f. Gunckel of Wilcox drove 2
miles to attend the convention : MI
G. is new man in the county ant
represented three votes in the con
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-09-16
Republican Township Convention.

The Republicans of Wa-Keeney
township will meet at the court house
in the office of the probate judge on
Saturday, September 23, at 2 p. m,
for the purpose of nominating town
ship ticket. By order of
WILL WALKER,
ii. S. GIvLER,
Committeeman.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-09-16
WA-KEENEY KAN, SEPTEMBER 16. 1S99

vention. He wanted to do the right
thing by the candidates, and where
two were nominated for the same Of
flee, he gave each II votes. j f. you
are all right.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-09-16
Smoked hams at Bakers.


Good fresh beef at Bakers.
O. B. Kessler's four children have
the measles.
Uncle Billie Sommerville has our
thanks for large pumpkin.
Register Purcell left Wednesday for
Indiana to visit boyhood scenes.
Gene Holmes of the south side was
in the city Tuesday on business.
Miss Lille Orr of Collyer was in the
city Tuesday and visited at W. F.
Moser's.
/ Geo. V. York, candidate for sheriff,
was in the city Wednesday talking
politics.
Our lumber dealers are doing a
rushing business, and have but little
time for rest.
Mrs. F. G. Swiggett and daugnser.
Wilson's house.
Charley Rogers was up from Will
cox, Monday and made this Office a
pleasant call.
Mrs. Ed Gueschewsky and son of
Collyer were in the city Tuesday and
visited relatives.
c. J. Ferris pays the freight on wall
paper and will hang it for you. Call
and look at his samples.
Don't forget that HEINZ PIeKLINe
VINEGAR is the pest in the world
For sale bv G. G. Bestor.
The Republicans of Wa-Keeney
township will nominate a township
ticket next Saturday. Read call.
James NJ. Zeman of Collyer, adver
tises in this issue to prove up on his
timber claim the first week in Novem
ber
Mrs. w. e. Saum of Hays, was ir
the city over Sunday taking treat
ment with DR.. Jones for catarrhal
fever.
West & Son shipped in about 2O(
head of cattle last Wednesday even
ing from the west. They were taker
to the Wilcox ranch.
w. Fl. Dorns had the misfortune to
have the gearing to his straw stacker
l.break the first of the week causing q
lay-off for several days.
For SALE-One of the best 32O acre
farms in Trego county. For terms ap
ply to George Baker, Wa-Keeney
Kan. Can give possession at any time
n. A. Voss, the Hays pho
tographer, will be in his gal
lery in Wa-Keeney, Septem
Der % and %.
Bartlett and Kirby are now the
owners of the Gibbs Grove ranch
having purchased it of Mr.. Cox OF
ranches in the county. ID. III. Hen
kel made the sale.
Mrs. F. w. King and little sor
drove to Ransom last Saturday where
They will visit relatives and friends
in Lane county short time and from
there they go to Illinois to spend q
month with relatives.
Plain Joe Irwin was up from Cedar
Bluffs last Tuesday. While at oul
office he examined some Cripple Greek
ore that Ike Purcell was showing US
He compared the Trego ore~witf
the Cripple Creek ore, and remarked
that there is something in the find or
the Smoky. Joe says he has oceans oi
the same kind of rock as that brought
from Cripple Creek.
Frank Stimits left Monday evening
for Grainfield, where he will engage
in the hardware business He vii
put in a 3, 200 stock and will run a til
shop in connection. He intends Il
build up his business and will handle
pumps and wind mills. Frank is on,
of Trego's best citizens, and we arr
sorry to see him leave, but wish hin
unbounded success at GrainGeld-