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Sharp County record., 1899-05-26
BY CLAUDE L. COGER.
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, NEWSY LETTERS. 4
, Written for the RECORD by Hnsning 4
: Correspondents.
CAVE CITY.
ANNNe

Everything quiet.
Chickens will soon be ripe,
Wheat and oats are need
ing rain.
Uniformity" carried here
two to one.
T. Mobley of Mobley was
in town Saturday.
w. T. Horn and family
were visiting at Curia Sun
day.
Adolphus Hutchison and
his lady passed through town
Sunday.
G. NJ. Ball OF Curia spent
an hour or two in town Sat-
urday evening.
W. R. Albright had the
misfortune of losing a good
horse last week.
Deputy sheriff Haney was
here last week seeing after
delinquent taxes.
Uncle" Frank Jackson
boasts of having the finest
colt Sharp county.
Sam Anderson of Balboa
passed through town Tues
day with new reaper.
John. Hendley went down
in the vicinity of Batesville
Sunday to visit his children.
Marvin Castleberry of
Viola, Fulton county, was
here few uays ago on bust.
ness.
Rev. Wayn1an of Sulphur
Rock preached an interesting
sermon at Flat Rock church
Sunday night.
There has been several
drummers in town lately, and
among the most noted was
Ad Homes "the singer
Mr.. and Mrs, Geo. Parsley
of Evening Shade was here
Sunday. They accompanied
Mrs. Ammon Parsley this
far on her return home to
jamestown.
The school meeting passed
off quietly here Saturday, re-
sulting in the election of
Houston Jones director, the
voting of a 5-mill tax and for
uniform text books.
Childrens Day will be OBJ
served at Flat Rock church
next Sunday and at the M.
e. church the first Sunday in
June. We are all expecting
a good time and everybody is
invited to attend,
We witnessed the weigh
ing Thursday of a man and
two of his nephews who
weighed 613 pounds. They
were Tom Horn of Baxter
county and VIII and Lum
Horn of this place.
Rev. c. L Castleberry
and family went to James
town last week visiting,
Bro. Castleberry returned
Saturday leaving his wife
and babies to spend a few
days with her mother, Mrs,
Long.
Harmon Matheny and Ed
Cole Of Maxville, came down
one evening last week with
their hounds and joiaed Dal
Rodgers in a fox chase that
night. Their efforts were
not altogether futile as they
returned next morning at
daylight with the foot aud
ear of a large gray fox.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-16

IN" single t-iditlon that they w6ul&
abandon piracy and agree to become
quiet citizens.
To these terms Roc and his men
agreed without argument. They de
clarad they would retire from the buc-
caneering business and that nothing
would suit them better than to return
t. tine ways of civilization and virtue.
There was a ship about to depart for
Spain, and on this the governor gave
Roc and his men free passage to the
other side Of the ocean. There is no
doubt that our buccaneers would have
much preferred To have been put on
board the French vessel, but Roc made
no suggestion of the kind, knowing how
astonishcd the French captain would be
II the governor were to communicate
with him on the subject
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-16
She Upheld Her Dignity.

Some of the colored folks are bound
- maintain their dignity. one of these
iadioS was employed by wealthy
lOuiSvillian who Sworc 10y the whole
sale. Economy was no object To Kim
when il came to cuSS words. and he
scattered these pearls of speech over
all subjcc;sg The cook was n past
grand mistress of her art. She knew
what she knew and could turn out
dreams from the skillet and oven, but
she had ideas of her own dignity.
zone mawnin." said she. Il done
cook n elegant brckfuss Dcre wuz
chicllin an 'taters an beat biskit an cof-
fey an mullins, an dat man he come
down stairs, an he do talk scand'Ious.
i liSScn an l liSscn. He cusS dis an he
cuss dat, an he mumbT to hiSself. an 1
jes' couldn' stan hit. I marches out.
an 1 says, sab. eff you don't lik' dis
hyar cookin, say SO, an l goes. but 1
amt gwine hear You cuss me an my
wuk'
'Hyar, gall says he. I likes dis
cookin. Wot you mean bossin me
when l cUsScs TO my own wife,
Oats all Tit says nifty brash,
but you don't cuss me er goes
An scnce den" declared the colored
upholder of her rights and dignity. "ole
marSe jes' stuck on my cookin. an Use
de only pusson on de lot he neber cuss-
cs"
The old man is right. When you get
good cook. grappie her to you with
hooks of steel. even if you have to
leave OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-16
DON'T GIVE UP.
In the Experience of a Rock ISL
and Citizen.

Don't give up.
Encouragement has lost many a
life
Fight it out. Try every means.
Failure in one case does. not mean
success is an impossibility.
Every body makes mistakes.
Experience is the modern instruc-
tor.
Profit by the experience of others
1t may save your life.
The experience of friends and neigh
bors.
The testimony of Rock Island peo-
pie.
VIII bring renewed encouragement.
Here is a case in point: Mrs. j.
Anderson, of 1905 Thirty-eighth
street, says: Il had steady, aching
pam through my kidneys and in my
hips, especially after a hard days
work, when nv back hurt me so Sc
verely that it made me nervous and
restless nights. There was too fire.
Guent action of the kidney secretiOns
as a rule, very annoying and distress
ing. Doan's Kidney Pills were recon-
mended to me and obtained box Al
Marshall & Fishers drug store. In 4
few days began to improve and / con-
pletely cured"
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by
all dealers. price 80 cents. Mailed by
Fcster-Milburn company, Buffalo, n.
Y. sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name DOan's and
take no substitute.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-16
Silks and VeIyetS

Black satin duchess, always Csc per
yard, for our October
Annual Sale ....... 7SC
Black striped taTeta silk. always
$l.1O, for our October
Annual Sale . SIC
21-inch Cheney Bros black taffeta
silk, regular price 1928. for our
October Animal Sale csc
All silk tafetta. regular price Coo, for
our October Annual Sale,
per yard. ........... 49C
Cheney Bros striped tafreta silk
| always SI.2J, for orr De-
tober Annual Sale .... csc
Sill, velvet, in blue, brown, green and
gray, always 1jc. for our
October Annual Sale soc
Silk vclvets in black and all colors,
always S1.O0. for our October An
nua! Sale.
per yard ...... .... 75C
Machine corded silks for entire waists
and yOkes in black, white, gray,
cardinal. cerise, blue, cream and
tan. yer yard 50. 90, s. 30,
and Sl.75 and. ....... Il. IS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-16
CoIcridGe'. CIonG.ness.

There is in Mr.. Ellis Iarnolfs in
teresting volume of "reminiscences.
Wordsworth and the Coleridges." a
very amusing story of Samuel Taylor
Colcridge. whose thoughts were some
times too profound even for poets to
follow.
Wordsworth and Samuel Rogers had
spent the evening with Coleridge, and
as the two poets walked away to-
gether Rogers remarked cautiously:
Il did not altogether understand the
latter part OF what Coleridge said
Il didn't understand any of it, }"
Wordsworth hastily replied
NO more did l." exclaimed Rogers
with q sigh OF relief
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-16

That is the genuine original POGO
hontas, Virginia, Smokeless coal,
which is now successfully used as a
substitute for anthracite. Itproduces
more heat and makes more steam
than any other known coal, either
hard or soft, and is now used by the
government on all our war vessels.
1t is both smokeless and sootless, and
lasts as lor'- - the high priced an
thracite, ana Ca" be obtained of the
undersigned at s. per ton delivered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-16
Executor,s Notice.
OF Daniel Guinty. deceased.

Estate OF Daniel Guinty. deceased.
The undersigned. having been appointed
executor of the last viii and testament Of DAM /
Guinty. late of the county OF Rock Island
state of Illinois deceased. hereby gives notice
that he VIII appear before the county court of
Rock Island county, at the county court room.
IN the city OF Rock Island, at the December
term, on the first Monday in December next.
At which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and requested
70 attend for the purpose of having the same
adjusted Al persons Indebted TO said estate
are requested 70 MAKE Immediate payment %
the undersigned.
Dated this 18th day OF October. A. d. 1892
T. b. REIDY, Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-16

CAST RIA.
Bas-a.b. Tbs KIND fJ1 Hzvs 4,zeTS 9ec1H
Sis. !, GNZZZ-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-16
Wall Paper.

Now is the time to look after
your fall cleaning We show an
immense line of new fall wall
paper at cut prices. See our
Sc paper; nothing ever offered
like it before for the price for
this October sale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-16
Administrators Notice.

Estate OF Rose Richie, deceased
The undersigned having Deen appointed ez-
ecutOT, &. + A. OF the estate Of Rose Richie.
late of the county Of Rock Island, state of I'LL
nois, deceased, hereby gives notice that he
will appear before the county court OF Rock
Island county, at the county court room. in the
city of Rock Island. at the December term, on
the first Monday in December next, ct which
time all persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested to attend, for
the purpose of having the same ad Justed.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
1Uested to make Immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 26th day ofSeptember, A. d. 1899.
JAMES POWERS, Administrator, &. T A
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-16
Lamp Globes.

If you have a lamp that you
do not wish to place to one side,
let us fit it with 4 new globe
and it will look like new. Neat
" decorated globes at doc, soc,
soc, GJc and upward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-16
Bucks Stoves.

We Agents for the Best Stove Earth pronounced by
Every
cordially which
below other in the market-luaity considered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-16

A CIeTer Pirate Who Won Freedom For
Himself and Ills Companions by Forging
Letter and Playing His Captor's
Fears.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-16

It's dangerous-Stop that cough
and avoid lung trouble. Nothing so
good as Mull's Lightning Cough cure
Il is safe for children. % cents and
30 cents Guaranteed by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-16
SiIVerWaTe.

Berry spoons, worth $50
only Observation-Disclosures. Csc
Child's Rogers set, knife,
fork and spoon, only. SOC
3-piece manicure sets,
ebony handles, sterling
silver mounted, only. OOC
Sterling silver thimbles.
worth Soc, only I2!C
Watch, clock and iewelry re
pairing and engraving prompt
ly done. All work guaranteed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-16
Watches, Clocks,
JeWelTy.
Our New Department.

We have just opened up a
full line of watches, clocks, jew
elry and silverware. Here are
Il few of our many bargains:
Gents IS size watches,
gold filled case, guaran-
teed for 20 years, Elgin
movement, only. " ST.. So
Gents IS size watches,
silvcroid case, Century
movement, only 1890. }. rs
Ladies' watch, gold filled
case, guaranteed for 20
years, Elgin movement,
only. rs. 80
Ladies' Marcella chains
the latcst-only. .. 4.0S
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-02-04

Last Wednesday afternoon Judge
Cliff performed his first marriage
ceremony, the contracting parties
were Mr.. Pearl Britt of Wa-Keeney
township and Miss Bessie Lofstead of
Ogallah township. The groom is a
Woodworking industrious young man.
The bride is the estimable daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lofstead WORLD
and host of warm friends wish the
happy couple much joy and happiness.
Two well dressed colored gentlemen
got stranded in this city last Satur-
dav and secured rooms at Hotel de
Poffenberger at the Engine house.
One of the gentlemen had both feet
frozen SO that he was unable to walk.
Our township trustee with the help
of the county dads bought him
ticket to Topeka his home. Arriving
there the first think he did was to
send his pal ticket and he left on the
first train for the state capital the
happiest darkey on earth
The Independent is kicking about
Steve Osborn putting his son Roy in
as his stenographer. Too bad, in
deed But they forget for when I'm
Gle Abraham was Register OF the
Land Oflice he put sister Susan and
brother John in as clerks. and if he
had had any more Immediate relatives
from s'down yander- IN Posey county.
he would have trotted them out But
the only difference is Uncle Abraham
is d boss of another color In the Ian
Ruage of the Independent Uncle
Abraham must be two shysters-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-02-04

DIR. Woodward, the dentist, was at
the American house this week and,
despite the cold weather. did consid-
erable business in his profession. The
doctor has permanently located at
Ellis, and will make visits to Wa
Keeney about once IL month. Watch
this paper for dates.
The Osborne News, pop, says: ''The
people are going to have a chance to
vote for state superintendent of in
surance in 1900. 'Rah for Webb Nc
Nall The News will remember that
the people chad chance" to vote for
McNall in 1890 but they didn't take
advantage of it to any alarming ex-
tent Gaylord Herald.
The severest blizzard of the winter
occurred January 80. The tempera-
ture dropped to 10 below zero, and
high wind with binding snow pre-
vailed. Heavy losses from stock are
reported all over the state. and in
some places the wheat is badly dam
aged. The storm extended over Colo
RADIO and railroad traffic is practically
tied up.
The First National Bank of Russell,
Kansas: closed this week President
A. Wolcott disappeared and
his whereabouts is not yet known
His shortage is all the way from sS.-
BOO to $4,000. The failure is said to
be reckless speculation in wheat
Wolcott has been a resident of Rus
sell for twenty-five years, and many
Of his friends believe he will make
good the loss of the bank
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-02-04

| Il Ills IS UDc U1OnUD lOf fdlenDInoS.
| Last Thursday was grounding day
| This is fine weather for good ice
crop.
Ed. Escher and wife are domiciled
at the Carson residence
Numerous coyotes have been seen
close to the outskirts of town.
Only two applicants wrote the
teachers examination last Saturday.
Uncle Billy Sommerville has been
on the sick list few days this week.
Five persons are said to have been
frozen to death in ST. Louis TIN is
week.
Frank Wonner hraved the storm
last Tuesday and came to town for a
load of corn.
Ed Chalk remained in town over
Wednesday night on account of the
cold weather
John S. Bailey of Riverside town
ship advertises to prove up on his
timber claim.
Register of Deeds Henkel advertIses
in this issue to prove up on his TIM
ber claim March I3.
This kind of weather is IA harvest
for the'cOal dealers but rather hard
on the poor mans pocketbook.
Charlie Sellers has the finest team
of roadsters in the county-having
purchased Ras Beem's trotting colt.
Elmer Harvey, who is working for
Smoky the first of the week after
corn.
Edwin \. Bailey OF Riverside town
ship WAS in the county seat last Sat
llrday and wrote the teachers exami-
nation.
George Musgrave of Ogallah was i'm
the city last Saturday and made ar
to prove up on his home
stead on March H.
Much sickness is reported over the
and about half the cases are
pneumonia and grip. DIR. Jones has
been kept busy night and day.
Measles are reported out in the |
lorthern part of the county. Sprinkle |
sulphur in your children'S SHOES is I
'aid on good authority to he pre-
The young people postponed their
'egular club dance on account of the
weather.. They don't enjoy going
lome at the ''wee sma' hours" with
he thermometer below zero.
Superintendent Harlan braved the
torn last Monday and drove out to
lis school but he soon returned as
Zone of his pupils came. He spent
he afternoon visiting our schools
The Kansas Day club banquet at
Topeka last Saturday night, celebrat-
d Kansas 3Sth birthday Wa-Kee-
ley was represented by Hon. Ike Pur-
ell. The banquet was grand sue
eSS.
Frank Woodward and wife are
gain residents of this city having
moved down from Collyer. They have
aiken rooms over Verbeck's store.
Ir. Woodward is night man at the
epot.
1t was almost impossible for teach
rs to keep the school rooms comfort ,
BILE this week The attendance was ,
OF very large and many of the young ,
.ers came crying with aching fingers {
nd toes. .
George Ettinger of Kansas City was
! these parts the first of the week
-ying to buy heavy horses. Not find !
lg them so cheap as he expected he I
'arted east Wednesday morning +
ithout buying. !
HORSE DENTISTRY will be at !
leads Livery barn to do all kinds of 5
orse dentistry on Saturday, Februa-
! IL. Any one having work in this
ne call and see me. Examination /
ee- George L. Robinson. v D. i
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-02-04

Miss Elise Neuenschwander. who
lie schools and who has been attend
ing the State University for some
time, has received her diploma OF
Bachelor of Arts, beside holding q
state certificate. She is now study
ing for her Master Degree Miss
Neuenschwander deserves much
credit for her excellent work. She
has most brilliant career before her
and we have nothing but words of
praise and wishes for unlimited sue
cess for this talented and self made
young woman.
Last Wednesday afternoon the ru-
NOR got out that there was to be
wedding and the ceremony was to be
performed in Probate Judge Cliffs
office. SO some of the boys accordingly
set out to Investigate matters. Judge
Cliff in some way got wind of it that
they were coming, so he locked the
door. and when the crowd had assem-
pled he went through marriage GER
emony in senoriouS tones, then threw
oDen the door and invited the crowd
in. and their amaZemenJ may be i'm
agIned when they looked around and
did not see living soul but Judge
Cliff who wore a broad smile. They
plainly had been victims of a practi-
cal joke Later marriage ceremony
was performed and it wasn't mock
either.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-02-04
WA-KEENEY, KAN, FEBRUARY 4 1899

Picked pork at Bakers.
Smoked hams at Bakers
Valentines at Cortrights'S.
Uncle Josiah East is holding down
the A. J. Davis house
THE WORLD and Kansas City Week
iy Journal only 81 year
There will be no assessment in the
A. o. U. w. for February.
Judge Tunnel of Riverside was in
town last Saturday on business.
L. r.. Moore has something new in
this issue. Read his ad. on the first
page.
1ttiS reported that nine of the Dor
mans, living north of town, have the
measles.
Fifteen degrees below zero Tuesday
morning was the coIdeSt it has been
this week.
For an extra fine table syrup try
can of Superior Rock Candy Drips at
Bestor'S.
Don't forget that HEINZ PICKING
VINEGAR is the pest in the world.
For sale bv G. Q. Besror
Two weeks from next Wednesday
is the anniversary of the day the
Maine was blown up in Havana habor
New Orleans MolasSes
Extra Choice Baker, II
ID
On the 10th of February there will |
be a grand masquerade ball at the hall !
at Collyer. All are cordially invited |
Leggings
MOore'S
55c
The daily expenses Of the Kansas
Legislature are 81 ,25O. Down in old
Missouri the expenses are said to he
S.. 900 each day
Henry Wilton returned from Con-
cordia, Kansas, where he has been
looking after 300 head of cattle. Hen
ry reports heavy SHOWS in that locality.
For SALE-One of the best 32O acre
i'ti III IICSo COulUN- vi dD-
ply to George Baker, Wa-Keeney,
Kan. Can give possession ut any time.
Henry Wilton lost a 2-year-old steer
Turing the late storm-supposed to
have been killed by wolves. Half of
Jhe animal was devoured when found
Coughing Injuries and fnf1ames sore
ung. One Minute Cough Cure loos-
'ns the cold, always coughing and
heals quickly. The best cough cure
or children Jones & Gibson. =,
Jones & Gibson received last Sun
Law thoroughbred Short Horn bull
rom Iowa. The youngster is only
i've months old aud is a beauty. The
,rice paid runs up in the hundreds.
The Red Front barn has again
changed hands. This time, the own
rs, Judge Tunnell and Attorney I
1utzel. taking charge. Charlie Nc ,
irath will look after its patrons with $
lue courtesy.
Governor Stanley made the follow t
ng appointments Tuesday: Superin-
endent of Insurance, W. V. Church, a
f Marion; State Grain Inspector, A. I
:. Mckenzie. of Kansas City, Kansas;
tate Oil Inspector, S. o. Spencer. of
Tort Scott
DR. Raffington, dentist, will be at b
he Ferris house, February 16, IL and V
5. prepared to do all lines of dentis- r
ry- / have an entirely new method $
extracting teeth-Dainless and no a
fter effects Don't forget the dates r.
February I6, Ia and Is. Z
From conversation recently over
card by some school boys ranging K
-om IA to Il years of age one would c
hink that a reform movement should h
e started to save our youths from r
npure language and evil companion o,
nip as well as for liquor and tobacco. b
TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab 81
ts- All Druggists refund the money o1
it fails TO Cure 2oc. e
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-02-04

The weather is fine
And L may stay some time,
So be sure to save the dimes
And get good photos in time.
Call soon- n. j. Metz,
photographer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-02-04

NoTICE-Dunningi is business for
eign to my principles. To accommo-
date some of my patrons L have wait
ed until harvest, and on to seeding
time, husking time Now / wish all
those indebted to me will please call
and settle at once. GI VERBECK.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-02-04

1t generally turns out that broken
ideal was always cracked
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-02-04

The true test of friendship is not in
words. but action.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-02-04

TO CURE 4 COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's All Druggists refund the money
if it fails TO Cure 25c.
The age-herald., 1899-01-11

niston. and then by building about twenty five miles it can get into Birmingham from Pell City, the present western termin- us of the East and West If the seaboard Air Line can arrange to come into Annis- ton over the East and West, and will make the necessary freight rates to do away with the necessity of building a new road to the coosa coal fields. it can haul every niston. In addition to the coal tonage the road would pass through a section rich in iron ore and limestone, which would give to it an immnse business. It will also open up to Anniston, Birmingham and the other towns in this section new line to the east, which will mean for the new road a large commercial business. The Sea board Air Line by coming over the East and West can secure ten times the amount of business, for the number of miles nec- essary to be built, by extending to Annis- by building the same number of miles in any other direction. On to Anniston and Birmingham will almost certainly be the motto of the new syndicate which has con- trol of the Seaboard This extension will make of it one of the best paying roads in this country. and will also greatly help Birmingham and Anniston."
 The Seabard's true objective points are plainly the mineral district of Alabama and the southwest, which is well-tapped at New Orleans. Its best way to New Or leans is clearly via Pell City and Mont gomery, and an air line from the latter point to New Orleans. But whatever the plans of the new management may be, it Is plain the line is to become a great south ern trunk line, and that can only be ac- complished by a move that opens up the two districts of largest tonnage in the south-the mineral district of Alabama and the southwest.