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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08
FOWLER NEWS.

1t is with fear and much trembling that we
venture to appear this week after reading
notice of series of ''Crackerjack Renuncia-
tions'' being received by the NEWS, which
we presume will appear in same issue at this.
We are afraid somebody has a pain, and
pencil pushing, we fear some laxen-haired
member of our sex-probably young and rash
has become offended and will so overwhelm
US with vituperous representations, of her
virulent verbosity as to quite overcome us,
hence, our knees have been knocking together
for one whole week in horrible anticipation of
what's in that poem on the "Fowler Boy
We were just about TO impose line, entitled
the "Fowler Boy''-which we composed just
before rePosing one time-in murdered Eng
lish, on the public, but since reading the ar
ticle referred to, will bide our time while the
poem slumbers-
We wish to thank sister Happy, of Byers,
for his very complimentary remarks concern
ing ourselves, and wish to assure the good
natured old girl that at present there is nc
danger of our 'sfooling ourselves, for the
old bachelors up this way are at present all
logged out with sweethearts hence we have
no choice.
The News is gaining quite circulation in
Fowler and vicinity, and many words of praise
as to the able manner in which it is edited,
are heard most every day.
A. Walters came in last week from Missouri
having purchased property in Johnson county
near Holden and will soon move his belong
ings to that place. We regret to see Mr..
Walters and his estimable family leave us,
but wish them abundant success in their new
home.
Ed Miles went to Meade Saturday to prove
up on his claim He reports the city all O. k.
and as full of sport as ever.
Karl Ellis aid Geo. Fowler are turning the
virgin soil for Billy Miles this week.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08
PLAINS ITEMS.

Some of the people in this vicin-
ity say that if this southern
breeze continues they will be con-
WINGED that the ground hog
sure enough saw his shadow
and will somewhat dread the
future of the weather, while 9TH
ers say, when they think of the
long hot days inJuly and August,
they are willing to endure cold
weather long enough to put up
some ice.
Messrs. Bisbee, Hempel and
Elder drove over to Meade and
back Saturday.
Oracle Harbit spent Sunday
with Mr.. Hemple's folks.
Myrtle Addie and Eva Smith
went down to Arka1on Friday
night to attend literary. They
stayed over until Monday with
Mr.. Herns and report a good
time.
Pauline Fox spent Saturday
and Sunday with Mrs. Osborne.
The entertainment given by
the Blair Moving Picture Co. on
Tuesday night proved to be just
as they promised, strictly up-to-
date. The pictures werenot only
interesting but instructive. Ev.
eryone turned out and returned
to their homes feeling as though
they had not only enjoyed them.
selves but were benefited by
spending their evening thus.
Buffalo Bill was there and en-.
joyed himself very mulch and
would like to have them callagain.
Mrs. B. F. Bisbee is somewhat
better this week and it is hoped
she will soon be well again.
Mr.. Brown, of Santa Fe, spent
Sunday with the Edwards boys.
BURIAL BILL.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08

Mrs. Carr was removed to Dodge last week
where she could have nearer access to medi-
cal assistance. She stood the trip well and
at present writing is reported improving.
Another fatally occurred in the measles list
last week. A young man near Wilburn died
1t seems to be more severe attack than
usual.
John Wymer and his lady were driving in
the country Sunday.
Willie Hotz and Lou Hathaway, two form
er residents, southwest of town, now of
Woodward, Ok, are here on business tour.
Cattle, despite the mild winter-are not in
as good condition as usual, which is unac-
countable for, unless it is the poor grass, as
there is surely plenty of good feed and they
are getting it, too.
F. NJ. Davis got as far as Ellis pasture
where an unfortunate break in the sllids has
caused delay and no end of trouble.
The Fowler band is not heard any these
still, dark nights. They must be resting easy.
Mrs. Nett returned Friday evening from
Missouri.
The Prof. had hard work getting off from
the train Friday evening. Not because i,
was moving so fast but because of the attrac-
ton. No wonder, any man is excusable un-
dey the circumstances.
Revivals closed here Tuesday night. Near
ly eight weeks of continuous revivals have
been held here. Quite number were added
to the church lists.
Did you hear US say anything about the
weather, this time? Well, we guess nit.
was all there, however, when we left, SO wa.
your humble servant,
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08
OUR Correspondents.
NEwsY NOTES AND TIMES OF INTEREST
SENT US BY OUR FRIENDS WHO
LIVE IN THE COUNTRY.
EAST SIDE ITEMS.

Not having made connections
in our private mail service, we
did not get to imposed on the editor
and readers of the News with
our "gibberish" last week.
We welcome the new cores
pondents in your columns.
Crackerjack has our sympathy
as he seems to have "gir1 on the
BRAIN" which is serions COM
plant, but not incurable.
Sweet William need not get
scared about those Cyclones he
speaks about in week before lasts
paper. They occur periodically
in that locality. bnt have never
resulted in any fatalities.
Mr.. S. M. Bennett has been
seriously i'll for two weeks but is
better now.
Mr.. John Wymer and sweet
heart, of Fowler, attended church
at Lakeview Sunday.
John Kris1e spent Sunday at
F. I. Benefits.
Mrs, John Lewis, of Wolfiey
ranch, has been very i'll of late.
Charles Edwards has taken a
partner in his domestic life, in
the person of John Krisle. We
hear the boys VOW everlasting
fidelity to each other and eternal
batchelorhood b1ighted hopes we
suppose the cause.
Rumor hath it that there should
have been a spelling match al
Spring Creek. James Hinsdale
ST., to give medal for the best
speller. Ask Hinsda1e for par.
ticulars.
George B1oxam, who has resid
ed in the Indian country for Z
number of years, has returned
to his old stamping ground, Log
an twp, You would have tx
look twice to see ashadow of hin
the result of chills and pneu
monia. He is glad to get back.
Harry Chilcott, of the Chilcot
ranch, dined at F. I. Bennett:
Sunday.
Miss Ruth Bennett has thre,
weeks more school after which
she intends teaching in the Chill
colt district,
EAST SIDER.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08
EVERGREEN ITEMS.


The weather is still warm and
pleasant, more like spring than
winter. ~
Mrs. Bateman and Miss Grace
visited at Mr.. Pinnick's Wednes-
day.
Mrs. Keith and Miss Laura
were guests at Mr.. A1tenbernd's
Monday.
Mrs. Fanchar. was visiting at
Mr.. A1tenbernd's Saturday.
Mrs. Smith and daughter Lau-
ra were at Mr.. Coles Wednes-
day.
Born-To Mr.. Iand Mrs. Cole
Jan. 3Oth, daughter. We sup
pose they are proud of their first
daughter.
Mrs. Woodruff had the mis-
fortune of breaking her arm
Wednesday.
Mr.. A1tenbernd is sick this
week.
Some of the scholars missed
several days of school this week
on account of sickness.
There is a scarcity of news
this week so this is all for this
time.
Cprr~uEr
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08
FARVIEW NEWS.

The south side writer seems
to think the South side of Meade
county extends into Okla, but
we are inclined to think the writ
err lives across the line. Come
again though, we like to hear
from all parts.
We don't believe the ground
hog knows anything about the
weather as a Crane was seen go
ing north Friday evening.
Tom Martin has been home
the past week, visiting Ma" of
course.
Ben Cordes has been on the
sick list but we hope he is better
by the time this is in print.
Hattie Rhodes is home now.
having finished a four month
term of school in the Jno. George
district.
Jake Myers took dinner with
D. Barragree Saturday.
There was a card party at Jake
Cordes' last week. The boysre-
port pleasant eve.
M. P. Petefish and Ed Kragh
went south about eighty miles
after posts, Ed says he will soon
have posts of his own when his
trees grow up.
John Barragree says he will be
glad when Tom gets cook for
he is tired of making Smile trip
every morning to feed the calves.
We wonder if we are not &C
quainted with the Plains CORES
pondent. The verses seem fam
liar.
Several people took dinner at
E. Sengers Sunday, it being his
wife's birthday.
Jesse Edison has purchased a
covered buggy. We wonder what
will happen next. Buggy riding
isn't pleasant alone.
Katie Martin is having severe
time with a felon on her thumb.
We hope it will soon be better as
she had it 1anced.
Dennis Barragree is busy split
ting rows with a lister. He says
he believes in having the ground
in good condition for the spring
crop.
A social and literary entertain
ment was givenat Ernst Sengers'
Thursday of last week. All of
those present had an enjoyable
evening. Mr.. Senger gave some
very fine music on his ACCORDION.
u No.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08

The second annual meeting of the Kansas
State Mutual Hail Association, whose head
quarters are at this place was held at the
company's Office on Jan. 4, 1900 for the Pur-
pose of electing Board of IS directors and
reviewing the business of the past year.
Representatives of the company from var
ious parts of the State were in attendance.
All were highly pleased with the record
which the company has made and were very
enthusiastic for its future. The company in
sured wheat, oats, rye, barley, and fax last
year for from $500 to $500 per acre at a
cost of 4 per cent and after paying all losses
and expenses, they made rebate to the
members of 4I per cent of the premium paid
in. This made the insurance cost the patrons
of the company 36-Ioo per cent. This
shows that insurance can be carried for much
less than what some companies have been
charging in years past.
All were so well pleased with the plan and
the record made with it, that no changes were
made. board of Is directors were chosen.
With the present outlook for wheat and
the wonderful record made last year, We be-
spead for them a very large business this sea-
son
The company is run on sound business
principles and we attribute its success to the
fact that the President and the Secretary and
the entire Board of Directors have had
many years experieic: in Mutual Hail In
| surance.-McPherson Opinion.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08
talk to you again.

talk to you again.
The measles have left this
neigh borhood and some people
say they dou't care.
Mr.. Jim Walter still continues
to lead his classes on to victory.
By the way, Mr.. Jim is getting
pretty thick with some of our
STRAIGHTFORWARD girls and we
would advise some of the Meade
girls to be looking up his record.
There will be a basket social at
the M. E. church Friday evening
Feb. 9, to which everybody is in
vited.
H. Dyer is still making i'm
provements with his customary
get up.
Well. Mr.. Crackerjack, most
of our boys are the same old boys
and we wonder if they will ever
be anything else. Two of them
got themselves three of our
straight-haired girls and went to
Wi1burn to attend the literary in
progress there. They report a
good time. Of course, Cracker
jack was not one of them, that is
maybe he was not. We won't
tell.
Well, Mr.. Crackerjack, since
you got so poetical last week ]
just thought l would try my hand
little, so here goes
THE FOWLER BOY.
The Fowler boy is hard to beat,
OF that you may be sure.
He likes to drink and chew and swear,
And smoke the cgarrett.
He likes to use the playing card,
Tell stories by the yard,
To tell you more about pard,
IT would take an ancient bard.
So girls don't worry about the boys,
But comb your hair just as you please,
And you can get the Fowler boys
With ease just when you please.
A FOWLER GIRL.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08
Meade, Kansas,

MedQc, hdHSdS,
Kind Friend-You asked me a
question during the last conversation
1 held with you, which l fear l was
very rude in not answering. For
give me, but under the circumstances,
it embarrassed me just little.
You asked me if l hadn't loved
someone. Yes, 1 have loved some
one, but 1 never have loved anyone
yet who didn't love me. Now your
question is answered. Are you sat
isfied? If not let me know.
Will add: 1 am going to try to
love all my brothers-in-law and sis
ters-in-law, but don't know if shall
succeed or not, also hope they will
all love me-just with sisterly. af-
lection, you know, but I am not
worrying at all about that. With
best wishes, 1 am,
Sincerely,
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08

VIM. Goebel, of Kentucky, Dem
ocratic contestant for Governor,
was shot by an unknown assassin,
and died last Saturday evening. He
was sworn in as Governor, the COM
mittee on contests deciding that he
was the legally elected candidate
for that office. J. C. w. Beckham
was sworn in as Lieutenant govern
or and since Gov. Goebeps death
has assumed the duties of governor.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08
Sincerely,

or apparently better known to your
honorable self as s'the red-haired
girl" Thank you. Of course, it
shows your gentlemanly propensities
IA good deal after the pattern of
your brother-in-law. l didn't know
l had merited such kindness" CD
from you, J..
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08
Letter Fonnd on the Street.

The following letter was found on
the street last week. 1t appears to
be from a Fowler girl. Possibly
Crackerjack knows about it:
FOWLER, KANs., JAN. IS, 1900.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08

Henry Watterson's stand for
Goebel in his contest would indicate
that he had good case, as Waiter
son is pretty good authority.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08

The Cimarron Jacksonian is kick
ing because the richest man in
Cimarron sponges his reading by
borrowing a neighbours Jacksonian.
Well, that is all right. Most people
like good thing, but some are too
stingy to pay for it.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08

The only difference between Kan
sas and Kentucky is that in Ken
lucky they fight with real bullets
and in Kansas the bullets are gen
orally of paper and wind.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08

An exchange rudely remarks of
Gov. Stanley: While w. Eugene
Stanley is in the employ of Dixie
Lee, he ought to be in position to
get some pointers for use in his
great bed bug crusade.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08

w. ]. Fitzgerald was this week
elected Republican state committee
man from the 31st Judicial district
to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Judge Price.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08
ARrEsrAN ITEMS.

Good weather still hangs about
in big chunks in spite of false
prophets and early farming.
Rev. Enyeart delivered very
interesting sermon Sunday. He
is one of the most earnest work
ers ever in this field and that he
may be returned by conference
is our sincere desire.
Judge Davis has been rather
unfortunate in his house moving
undertaking. Many accidents
and much bad luck have increased
expense.
School at Artesian is doing
nicely under the able guidance of
one of Meade county's best teach
ers, Miss Petefish.
B. F. Cox has been entertaining
and showing two "Mizzoory"
friends around for the past week.
The young men of this locality
are to be commended for their
good attendance at Sunday
school. The young ladies might
take an inspiration and come
more Regularly.
If the literary at No. 81 contin-
ues much longer there will be a
dog famine in Crooked Greek
twp. -Four dogs a night is a
rather steep tax to levy for the
support of such a small organiza-
ton.
Emous E1iason, from Okla, is
visiting his brother, Andor.
Wick & Son are turning sod on
the Kerns quarter for a big feed
crop and Will Sourbeer is p1ow-
ing for R. L. Sawyer. May the
good work go on.
Blackleg has again made its
appearance in this locality among
the calves at Eliason's and at
Marrs', resulting fatally at the
former place butas yetno damage
has been reported at the latter.
Frank Marrs says the hog
business is the "real thing" and
he is going to raise whole car.
load this year.
Pardon us, dear reader, fol
this first attempt at rhyme, we
promise not to repeat the offense
somehow this effort could not b.
suppressed, hence the following
AN INVITATION.
Come and see us, Crackerjack,
On the 10th, will you not?
| Eat oysters. cake and coffee.
For Wen serve them up red-hot.
Bring along that other "guy''
With the thin, elastic neck,
| Have him bring a railroad shovel,
He'll eat oysters by the peck.
But word of warning, Jack,
Let us kindly now impart.
Lest our hospitality
Cause the briny tear to start.
This, dear Crackerjack, is what
We would upon you now impress,
Keep watch upon your 'side partner
And his rubberneckyness.
For, when you are saturated
With the tempting biva1ve soup,
He'll open up his pharynx,
And down you'll go, ker-swupe.
Yours Truly.
IKE,
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08

Grant Shaw thinks the state ought
to build an asylum for suckers who
buy territory for patent rights and
otherwise 'tbite themselves into
poverty" That would give the fish
warden something to do.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08

Secretary Gage says the national
banks expected their deposits to in
crease bit so he had to favor them
'sjust little"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08

The republican congressional con-
vention will be held at Hutchinson
Apr. IS and the state convention
May I6.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08

We note that w. ]. Fitzgerald, of
Dodge City is candidate for the
republican senatorial nomination
in this district.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08
CRACKERJACK
Educational Column.
By J. A. PoRrERF1ELD. Co. Supt.

Program for Teachers Association to be
held at the school house in Meade, Saturday,
March 8, beginning at 1880 P. m.
Instrumental solo-Jennie Kessler.
Observation-Disclosures.
Reading of minutes Secretary.
Recitation-Gertie Williams.
Discussion-How can we create interest in
grammar for older pupils who are deficient in
that branch?-Maggie Martin, Lima Peteish.
Music.
General discussion-Should punctuation be
taught as distinct subject?
Impersonation-Co. Supt.
Book review-Sada Jenkins.
Roll-call, quotations from Shakespeare.
Adjournment.
Com. on program saba Jenkins,
]. A. Porterheld.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08

The Meade County News and the,
Topeka Semi-weekly Capital can be
had at this office for SI.75
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08

have been requested to remind school
district treasurers that their official bonds
should each bear 5o-cent revenue stamp.
Since school officers receive no salary it is
only just that the districts should furnish the
stamD.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08

Reading circle program:
Greenwood-Chapters VII and VIII
Ruth Bennett.
Lecky-Pages I52 to 2oo.-B. E. Crane
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ROCK ISLAND TINE CARD.
No. e. east 9:47 a. M
No. 81 going west 5:44 p m.
N. B. PECK, Agent
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Subscription, s1.oo per year.

advertising rates made known on application.
Locals run ST" and charged for at cents
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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08

A. F. & A. M.-Webb Lodge No. us meets
) Saturday night on or before the full moon
of each month.
o. HAMILTON, w. NJ.
E. F. RIEMAN, Secretary.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08

A. o. u. W.-Meets on second and fourth
Tuesdays of each month.
D. B. STUTSMAN, NJ. w.
F. w. Flick, Recorder.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08
Churches.

BAPTIST-Services first and second Sum
days of each month at usual hours.
REV. J. M. ROBINSON, PASTOR
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08
Lodge Directory.

M. w. A.-Meade Camp No. 1898, meets
every first third and fifth Monday night
of each month.
JOHN d. WEHRLE, v. c.
JOHN ELLIOTT, Clerk.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-02-08

CATHOLIC-Se.v vices on notice each month
REV. JAMES DoNoHUE, Pastor.
PRESBYTERIAN-Se on notice each
month. REV. A. H. PARKS, Pastor.
Christian Endeavor-Meets every Sunday
evening at 1880 at Baptist Church.
WINNIE BoNHAM, President.
Epworth League-Meets every Sunday night
at NJ. E. Church at 1880 p. m.
: LULU flick, President.
OLA flick, Sec'y.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17
Orlando, FLORIDA.

EDITORS DEMoCRAT:-Win you
kindly send the Democrat from receipt
of this until further orders to st.
Petersburg, Florida. We arrived here
last evening from Winter Park. Left
st. Augustine Tuesday. st. Angus
tine is the most interesting place we
have visited, it having the old Spanish
fort-the oldest in America; the oldest
dwelling house; the old original slave
market, and very many other places of
interest
We expect to remain here weak and
then go on to St. Petersburg and put in
a month or more there, depending
somewhat on the quality and quantity
of fishing the writer may find in that
vicinity.
The ladies of my party sit here, each
trying their best to beat one poor little
game of solitaire.
We have had a delightful trip thus
far and regret that more of you frost
bitten sufferers are not here with US tt
enjoy the sights and the Is degrees
above zero weather. Mrs. Cornish just
remarked that all she has to complaino
is that it is too warm, while Mrs. Sher
wood says they can't make it any tot
warm for her. It's just right for
1 Yours Truly.
A. NJ. SHERWOOD
January IL, 1900.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17
The following bills were allowed:
Weddine Annixsrssry.

4
January IL, 1900 being the fifteenth
wedding anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs.
Theo. Pohlkamp, their many friends
and acquaintance cleverly planned
surprise for them and to the number of
about sixty assembled at their hos
pitable home near Barryville, provided
with provisions for sumptuous re-
past, with the intention of spending the
day. The surprise was complete and
enjoyed by all. The company took
complete possession of the place and
proceeded to enjoy themselves with
various parlor games until the repast
was spread, when in behalf of the COM
pany in few fitting words, Mrs. NJ.
Barr presented the worthy couple with
dozen silver knives and forks as q
pleasant reminder of the occasion. Mr..
Pohlkamp responded in his usual hap.
py manner, when all proceeded to do
justice to the overburdened tables.
Before leaving the groom favored the
friends with an account Of the occasion
fifteen years ago, and concluded with
the remark that "he was little excited
to-day, perhaps as much so as he was
on the former occasion" *~*