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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-21
DIED OF WHOOPING COUGH
Little DeyO Reed Passed Away Wed.
naahnR AffRrnARn.

Little Deyo. only child Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Riley NJ. Reed, died Wednesday afternoon
at o'clock She had been III with
whooping cough. but no danger was ap-
pretended until she was taken with
spasms on Wednesday. and her bright lit
tie spirit took its flight
She had only been on earth two years.
eight months and nineteen days. yet in
that time she had grown to be the sun
shine and Joy of her parents lives. All
their hopes and ambitions were centerei
on this little one, and the warm SYM
patty OF their friends is extended to them
in their bereavement
The funeral will be held Friday after
noon at o'clock at the residence, 195o
South Topeka avenue
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-21
BURNS OUT WIRES
LixhtnInE strikes the wires In Alley
On First street

Lightning struck the iron chimney on
the Peerless Laundry building about s
O'Clock last night and knocked It 10 the
ground. breaking down telephone and
fire department wires. crossing them and
creating a pyrotechnic display. City
Electrician McVay and Superintendent
Duggan OF the telephone company were
compelled TO cut away several wires be-
fore the electric currents were got under
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-21
MISS M'LAUGHLIN ENTER1AINS
Lawn Party This Evening at Her
Residence.

This evening at the spacious residence.
l0l5 East Central avenue, Miss Maude
Mclaughlin will entertain formally in
honor OF the Misses Agnes Conway end
Agnes Blakeley. The occasion will be in
the nature Of a lawn party, and progress
sive whist and dancing will be leading
features on the large lawn lighted with
hanging lanterns. Refreshments viii be
served in the house at the close OF the
ansarfafnrnau+
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-21
COMING LOCAL EVENTS.

Wichita Council No. IS. Life and An
nui;y association viii meet this evening
over IA North Main street at SD p n
W. Hsckett. secretary
Lawn fese this evening at the residence
% George l. Pratt. corner Ct Einth
street and Lawrence aven7e. BY the Ia
dies Of che Parish AID Chzpisr. D&neing.
refreshments. &c.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-21
HAVING A GOOD TIME
Chas. hatton and MasSelmAn In
Society al Quiney.

The D. L Musselman cottage Is at pres
ent full OF young people and is housing
two distinguished guests, Messrs. Charles
Hatton and Bert Musselman the latter a
cousin Of his host, two young men from
Wichita, Kan, who are enroute around
the globe awheel. Their itinerary Is an
attractive one and they expect to stay
some time at Paris at the exposition In
1900, and will also study there. The young
men have made good start and the best
wishes OF their friends follow them. Their
Journey they expect to complete in two
years.-Journal Quincy. I'D July a.
The above news item appeared In the
society column Of the paper mentioned
and it is evidence that Wichita's two
young tourists are having good time
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-21
ChIIa EnJoys

The pleasant favor. gentle action. and
soothing effect Of Syrup Of FIGS. when IN
need OF a laxative. and II the father or
mother be costiye or bilious. the most
gratifying results follow ifs use: 50 thai
Il Is the best family remedy kno1n- and
every family should have bottle Manu-
featured By the California Fig Syrup CO.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-21

VIII often cause horrible Burn. scald,
Cut or Brutse. BReklsz's Aruica Save.
the best in the world vii kil the pain
azd promptly heal Il Cures Old sorH.
Fever Sores. Theirs. Bosis. Feloas. corss.
all SKIN Erupi1Ons- Beat Pile cure G.
eartA onIy = ets . hox- Care gu4Fan-
ted sola ~ c. Gehrins. arHgsast
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-21
TWO MEN SUE FOR DIVORCE
Each ofThem Married Go Their wives
In 1865.

In 1865.
William T. Shepherd. by his attorney.
Otto Eckstein. filed a petition for a d.
vorce from his wife, Mary e Shepherd.
yesterday in the district court. He says
Mrs. Shepherd now lives at Hutchinson,
and that they parted twice before. once
in 1SS4 and once in 1896. They were mar
rled way back in 60.
Another couple who were married in
1865 have now sought the aid OF the courts
to be set free. r. S. Bell. in his petition
filed yesterday. says his wife. Sue R. Bell
abandoned him in 1880 and viii not live
with him any more.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-21

proving same at last accounts last night.
1t - said that Magill had worked con-
siderably for Mr.. Ike Dean, and was hunt
ing work in the vicinity of Maize the day
before ne was hurt.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-21
LEET HOME IN RAIN
Woman at Pratt Gees lasNne and
Leaves Home.

A special from Pratt says: Mrs s D
Clark. suffering from sudden attack OF
insanity because % domestic trouble, left
home last night in the rain Many men
are out hunting for her whereabouts No
trace had been found I'd 20 q late hour.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-21

The Unity club social will be held in
Music hall this evening. in place Of 81
North Fourth avenue. Refreshments
served. Dancing. Music BY the Chen-
NTH Mandolin club
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-21
BAND CONCERT TONIGHT
Sanfsrd's Hen viii Play On Corner Of
first ana Main.

Prof. sanford's Commercial hand will
give a concert tonight at the corner %
First and Main The concert will com
nence promptly at O'Clock II the
weather IS good.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-21
Pills

On retiring, and tomorrow pour d.
eatiye organs wiz be regulated and
vua viii be bright, active and ready
FOG any kind Of work. This has
been the experience of others; Is
MI be ycers. HOODS PILLS are
eoid b. ~ msdinine dealers. S Ga.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-21
Tonight

II your liver Is cut Of order, causing
Biliousne@, Sick Headache, Heart
burn, or Constipation, take dose of
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-03-03
up his hands, spun around and droe-
ped to the ground. When they picker
him up he was dead"

Aided wos filed yesterdayconveyius
the entire Southern Kansas rsstvas
system TO the A. T. & S. E. Ry. Co.
IL bears the date Of February u,
1899, and contains no revenue stamps
Two mortgages to the Union Trust
Co. OF New York, we're also fled by
the Santa Fe, involving millions o.
dollars. The mortgages were zla9s
December IL, 1895. A letter ACCOM-
panied the mortgages explaining ttaat
by a special ruling Of the feveaue
department, they were not subject to
war tax. The Santa Fe Is thereby
saved thousands OF dollars Ia revenue
tax. Corporations have succeedefsa
many other Instances 10 escaping Che
war tax through Especial rulings" q
the revenue department. No Ia
stance Is recalled where an average
individual has escaped paying the was
tax, through any special rulings
The two mortgages alone will cover
l35 pages Of deed record and vii:
require thirteen days 10 copy.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-03-03
ILLINOIS DISTRICT.

Mar. March came in like a lamb
this time. There were thin clouds all
day and so calm that Une had to watch
the smoke to see which way the wind
was blowing.
This is the latest spring we have
had for years. Only one or two have
begun to pillow yet; no oats sOwed nor
garden made.
II all peach trees are like what few
we have examined there will be buds
enough alive to make a good crop Of
fruit; also Of apples and plums.
Mrs. Bertha Jones resigned her pO-
sitiOn as teacher Of the Illinois school
on account OF i'll health. She has The
sympathy OF her scholars and patrons.
Mr.. Constant of Belle Plaine is en-
plOyed to teach the remainder Of the
term.
Before the Strip was opened stock
men used to move their live stock to
the Strip before the 1st of March so
they would escape taxation. Now it
is reversed. They have oeeH running
cattle and horses into the state so as
to escape Strip taxes. There have
been several herds of horses and cat
tie going north the last few days.
A pleasant time was had at Rome
school last Friday. They had a good
dinner, after which closing exercises
of the school were held, consisting of
reading and spelling by some Of the
small children, essays by the large
ones and declarations and songs by
all. Everyone had his piece perfectly
not single failure. The school has
been in charge Of Prof. |. A. Sabin.
He has proven himself to be a thor
Ough instructor and made many warm
friends. He has the mack of making
his pupils think.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-03-03
COUNCIL HILL.

Feb. 27.-The rain of Saturday
morning was blessing to this commu-
nifty. 1t is The first rain We have had
since the 18Th of December-iust
slxty-nine days. There has baen
much freezing Of the ground in that
time and the top of the ground was
thoroughly dry, Many wheat fields
were blowing great deal.
Debby LeFJrce, daughter Of william
LeFOrce, has been quite sick with
heart disease for several weeks. DR..
Shelly of Ml,yane Is attending her.
Frank Piat5 started to his place
near Argonia last Tuesday-just in
time to Ge caught in Wednesdays
blizzard, Word has been received
from him ard he came through it un-
harmed.
Elder j. h Cain OF Belle PLANE has
been in nesting at Peck for several
weeks, but sickness, bad weather and
other things have combined to defeat
success. IL las been nearly thirty
years since We first met Elder Cain
and heard him preach. We have heard
him through some very successful
meetings.
We visited The County High schoo
last Tuesday and found it well at
tended and the work moving on
nicely. Teachers and pupils were
earnestly at work. If anyone doubt:
the success and value of this schoo
let him 60 and look in upon it at worl
with its more than three hundred
pupils from all over the county anC
his skepticiSm will certainly vanish al
once,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-03-03
His Life Was Saved.

Mr.. e. Lilly, prominent citizen
Of Hannibal, Mo-, lately had wonder.
full deliverance from Il frlghtful
death. In telling Of it he says: 81
was taken with typhoid fever that
ran into pneumonia. My lungs be-
came hardened. l was so weak
couldn't even sit up in bed. Nothing
helped me. l expected to soon die Of
consumption, when | heard Of DR.,
Kings New Discovery. Ore bottle
gave great relief. l continued to use
it, and now am we'll and strong,
can't say too much in its praise. y
This marvellous medicine is the surest
and quickest cure in the world for al
throat and lung trouble. Regular
sizes so cents and 81. Trial bottles
free at F.B. Snyder's drug store; ever!
bottle guaranteed.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-03-03
MAYFIELD.

; Feb. 27.--The series of meetings at
the @. ?. church closed Friday night.
j. P. Threlfall made flying trip to
Wichita last week.
The EpwOrth League will give an
entertainment next Saturday night
The Baptists are going to commence
their Sunday school again next Sur
day.
Jake Hall left the first OF last week
to visit Mr.. Halls mother living in
Illinois.
Mr.. Vanzant and family are making
preparations to move Oh to their farm
near Renfrow, o. T.
Mr.. Snyder went down to the Strir
the latter part Of last week returning
the first Of this week.
Our school observed Washington's
aud Lincoln'S birthday and Kansas
day last Friday afternoon.
Floyd Freeman went to his home
near Conway Springs Sunday to
attend the wedding of his sister
Leona.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-03-03
CORRESPONDENCE.
CLEARDALE.

Feb. G.-Jake Tuner is in the Strir
soliciting binder orders.
The exercises at Pleasant Ridgf
wereQuite well attended.
Chas. Laton had a severe attack Of
measles but is mendiDg nicely.
Many think the peach crop killed.
others think scattering crop will bt
left.
Mrs. John Wartick Sr., who e.
been sick with heart trouble is i'm.
proved.
W. P. MCKINNEY was seriously i'll
Saturday night, but is better at
present.
May Holman and husband from
Oklahoma are visiting relatives in oul
vicinity.
Miss Maude Holiday is TO attend the
normal and expects to take some Of
her scholars with her.
]. T. Goodwin who was called to
Missouri by the sudden death OF his
parents is expected home soon.
John Wartick's little son frankie,
was taken with spasms Saturday
night. He is better at present.
Miss V. NJ. Morris is to visit her
brother and acquaintance in tho
Strip as soon as her school is out.
R. T. Wilcox of Oxford is contem-
plating adding a tool shed and storage
room to his property at CleardaIe.
Wheat seems to have stood the
cold better tnan was anticipated; but
few as yet complain of its being
killed.
The anticipated organization of a
Christian EndeavOr at Pleasant
Valley would be an improvement
indeed.
Marion 3 cdSOe dug near his resi-
dence well thirty and One.half feet
deep and struck slate. He cOmtem-
plates blasting through as he thinks
water is Immediately underneath.
DR.. Hollis has turned his 10th mile
stone. He has quit tobacco and prides
himself on his activity mental and
physical. Good for him, wonder II
we who are younger could not exhibit
more nerve and quit too.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-03-03
1iustrers "Reminiscences of Caldwell
From THE Verdict" New York

From THE Verdict" New York.
early in the sos" said the reform
ed niger singer, 81 was playing a
banjo and doing other musical stunts
with snap minstrel troupe that
had been organized in Galveston. We
played all through Texas aud sang and
danced our way clear across Texas and
up into the Indian Territory. We
played Dodge City, Caldwell and all
the other tough towns on the border.
1t was at Caldwell that we encount-
cred one OF those town m4rshals whose
proves with gun made them fam
Gus all through the southwest.
"We got into Caldwell one fine day
to do two performances; CT more il
the camp manifested any liking for
as. The town marshal was a big,
husky, taciturn man named James:
no kin to Jesse, but 10 his way J1st as
game. We always gave a street par.
ade before a performance. We were
gotten up regardless with silk hats,
long six buster and patent leather
shoes. Our manager announced at
the hotel that the populace would be
given a treat 10 being enabled TO see
his 'troupers' march 10 their best store
clothes. He mentioned some Of the
details Of our resplendent attire and
dwelt with a fine fancy upon cur silk
hats. Silk hats in those days and 10
that town were events. None Of the
citizens possessed one and even the
local dominic had learned that silk
hat was a temptation TO all the uneasy
triggered gun artists that might be 10
town from the ranges, so be never
wore his.
"When the manager mentioned
that his gang OF banjo thumpers
would wear silk hats, the crowd 10
the bar howled with glee.
"That'll be great, one Of them
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-03-03
C0RBIN.

E.E. Howe returned from PondCreek
OF, Tuesday.
Grandpa Newman is getting better
to the surprise OF many.
Mrs, ]. II. StOnehocker and daugh
ter, Josie, are quite sick.
Miss Rulings of Caldwell was here
Wednesday arranging for a class il
music.
G. E, Heisel, the U.9. minister, ha,
been transferred to a new charge. H,
moved this week.
]. r. McBee, the NJ. E. Minister. i
preparing to make garden. We pre-
diet he will have to to take it in tn,
house 10 a few days.
A wOrkmen on Spring Greek bridg,
was severely injured Wednesda,
evening by crOwbar striking his leg
He was taken to Wellington on th,
night train.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-03-03
CICERO.

Mar. 1.-Mr. DOMAIN is moving To
the Wight place today.
The rain of the past week has liven.
Ell wheat up some.
NJ. NJ. Morris has two children sick
with pneumonia fever.
John Chestnut and family moved to
his claim in the Strip this week.
". A. BurfOrd has gone to Eden
township to attend his brothers sale.
We see that John LawleSs is build
ing a new house on his place near
Cicero. We think John wants to get
close to town.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-03-03
Real Estate News.

Hector V. Loving Of Jefferson coun.
ty, Kentucky, has Quitclaimed to John
A. Loving, trustee, his interest in 24O
acres Of land in Dixon township.
c. II. Clapp Of Sedgwick county,
has bought Of WIN. Parker for 500 a
tract Of land in London township.
W. A. Johnston has bought of Luz
ella F. Stewart her undivided one.
thirteenth of SOacres OF land 10 Guelph
township, for 500.
John Schaffner Of Jackson county,
Missouri, has bought of the Mortgage
Trust Co. of Pennsylvania, 100 acres
of land in Morris township, and sold
it to E. F. BeDner of Philadelphia.
Daniel Grim has bought so acres Of
land in Bluff township of Charlotte
s. Wilson for $1,000.
VIM. Morris has bought of r. E.
Drennen OF Elk county, Kansas, lots
| and 2, 10 block 80, Belle PLANE, for
$3.50;
Perry E. Miller has secured a tax
deed to lots 13 to IS, inclusive, all in
block 5, Omos addition to the town
Of Rome.
]. E. Vance has bought lots II and
Is in block II, ArgOnia, OF j. Belle
Walker OF Wichita, for Sl75.
RObt. Elliott has bought of George
Veail so acres of land and two lots in
Illinois township, for 81, 400.
Matte E. Strinple has Quitclaimed
to Eleazer May for $40, lot in block
2, Northwest addition to Wellington.
J. H, Pest has bought OF G. j. Par.
ker for 5000, lots Is to IS, inclusive, in
block So, Conway Springs.
J. C. Cundiff has bought 5 acres of
land in Conway township Of Ira D.
Noble for $780,
Geo. H. WLited has purchased a
tract of land in Gore township Of Isaac
Henderson.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-03-03
a shot at silk hat. TrOt 'em out
it'll be picnic for the gang

THAT made me for l overheard
the colloQuyl feel uneasy. 1t made
the boss feel solemn, too, and so be
concluded to drop the six hats from
the parade. The shooting marshal
Of the town, however, reasoned with
the manager and said that the min.
strels would be as safe wearing silk
hat 10 Caldwell as they would be 10
Boston; indeed, he inisted that the
silk bat feature be not omitted.
"'YOu wear your sinners he said
to the manager, 'anc I'll see that none
OF the gang takes shot at 'em. II
they do, they'll be sorry for it, or my
names not Big Ike"
$50 the parade came of as adyer-
tised, silk hats and all. AS we passed
the Lone Star saloon there was gang
OF tough looking chaps in the door.
way. l sized up the outfit and scented
trouble. As the second file OF our men
passed, one Of the fellows in the door
way pulled ont his gun and blazed
away. The bullet tore through the
crown OF silk hat, leaving a jagged
hole behind. 1t scared the minstrel
that wore it out Of a years joy. Be-
fore the rest Of the gand could make
gun play and make sleeves out OF
the rest Of the silk hats In the parade,
Big Ike the marshal leaped out into
the street from a doorway opposite
the Lone Star. There was anger in
his eye and two big pistols in his
hands. He quickly covered the fes-
tive shooter, ordered him to throw
away his guns and slope. The chap
seemed to know he was up against It,
for l saw him pale and shake. Then,
as per orders, which were reiterated
by the man Of authority, be dropped
bis weapons and 'sloped' He ran like
9 deer, but before be GOT out Of range
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-03-03

move their household goods near
Caldwell where they have rented a
farm.
F, E. Hnff's 4 year old child has had
hard t me with the grip; is better at
this date.
Miss Matte Swope was received as
a full member OF the NJ. E. church al
this point by Elder Bernstorf last
Sunday.
Joe Heskett is training one of his
work horses to drive single. He will
soon be on the turf with a speeded
highfier.
What about that woodchuck. We
expected to be using fans by this
time. The old fogies have slipped a
cog this time,
Mrs. II. E. Durham left over the
Rock Island last Saturday morning
for Stonesberg, Texas to visit with
her son two or three weeks, he being an
operator at that point.
We would like for someone at this
point to take our place as we will
move into another township and can
not get the happenings here. There is
some good talent among the young
class that could do justice to the town
of Riverdale and surrounding county.
We will still peruse the standard
6elrer as usual-lhe VOICE-and hope
to see the Riverdale items as usual.
Hoping some one will more than
dOubly ill our place, we will now put
our pen aside by wishing the readers
and the local correspondents happy
and prosperous year Of 1892 We re-
main as Of old the "Kansas Farmer.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-03-03
RIvERDALE.

Feb. -2.-Wheat is badly in need Of
rain,
Wr. Harris will postpone planting
potatoes IN til the ground thaws out
Mrs. Johnson, from near Arson will
remain with her daughter. Mrs. J. J.
Atkins, for few days while her boys
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-03-03
GA ASTORIA.
I Bear, the Ih Kid You Have llkar Bas
= &xztZ

Time works great changes Year
ago cattle owners 10 southern Kauss
drove their cattle down into the Stir
every winter and pastured them oEsr
tne nrst of March TO avoid payay
taxes on them 10 this state. Now ai
Is the reverse. Thousands Of head d.
Oklahoma cattle we're driven frusc
the Strip to Kansas this winter &C
avoid paying the high rate Of taxa
prevailing In Oklahoma.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-03-03

A court of inquiry" is sitting at
Washington investigating Gen. Miles
beef charges. A pile OF canned beef
stacked 10 the corner exploded, bespat-
teriug many Of the occupants of the
room aud driving the judges out into
the fresh air.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-03-03
Volcanic EruptiOns

Are grand. but the skin eruptiOns rob
life of joy. Bucklen's Arnica salve
cures them; also old running and
fever sores, ulcers, bOils, chapped
hands, felons, corns, warts, cuts, burns,
bruises, chilblains. Best pile cure on
earth. Drives out pains and aches.
Only 25cts. a box. Cure guaranteed.
Sold by F.B. Snyder, druggist.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1899-10-12
Headquarters ut NelsOnville.

DR.. Lutz the dentist who has been
visiting our town for the past year,
has fitted up the best dental offices
in the state at Jacksonville and will
make that place his headquarters for
an indefinate length of time.
All parties having dental work
done to the amount of five dollars or
over, will haye their car fare paid to
Nelsonville.
A full upper or lower set of teeth
without plate almost at the same
price as the old style. Think of it
a full set of teeth without a plate too
cover the palate, nothing to interfere
with taste or speech. no place for
seeds to get under and spoil meal.
holds tighter, is lighter, stronger,
more natural, and better in every
way than the old style bunglesome
plate. This is the greatest invention
of dental science. All infringements
will be prosecuted.
M. III. LUTz Dentist.