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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-07-27

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combe speeches by calling for the
regular order, which was the report
of the committee of permanent organ
ization. And it was a sensible report,
for it recommended that the temporary
organization be made permanent and
also cut out the long winded speech |
that change of organization brings |
in.
The resolutions committee was not |
ready to report and so Jerry Simpson !
seized the opening to present to the
chairman gavel made of wood taken
from a log house at the old town of |
Salem, Ill.,, where Abraham Lincoln |
used to sell groceries. Mr.. Simpson |
made very pretty little speech in
presenting the relic. He said the
gavel represented the principles OF |
Abraham Lincoln and the two steel |
rims the great Democratic and Peoples |
party respectively. The wood repre-
scented the Lincoln Republican party, !
cementing the two greater parties.
The sixteen wedges in the end of the !
gavel represented the great financial
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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-07-27

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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-07-27
Just a few samples to show you:
Boys Waists.

Boys Waists in all
styles and ages from four
to fourteen years. Reg
ular prices 25c to 75c.
Clearing price 15c to 4Sc
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-07-27
PoPULsT CONVENTION

Fort Scott, Kas., July 25. The Pop
nlist convention rot down to business
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

| G. Hood, Jr., the merchant prince of Ma.
genta, Miss, awarded the contract for build.
ing handsome residence in Shelton park yes.
| terday to Hugh Alexander JT., the building tc
be one of the handsomest in the park, cost.
| ing 5000
Harye Bagley, superintendent of freight de-
partment Memphis to New Orleans. Southern
railroad, was in the city yesterday, shaking
hands with many friends.
Contractor Dan Mclean, Jr., was busy yes
terday tearing down the old Brill corner, pre-
paratory to erecting new structure for the
Brill Bros which win be up-to-date in every
particular "Eph" Wolf, Jr., will have charge
Of the gents furnishing department.
Pink Smith, who edited the Greenville DEM
ocrat here many years ago, was caller at this
ONCE yesterday. Tho old man looks we'll for
one Of his years, and, although quite feeble,
tho twinkle Of years ago is still in his eyes.
Tho Finlay Brothers, "Doe," Tom and Hay
craft, have just completed their handsome g.
story building, on the corner formerly occu-
pied by their father as q residence and will
open January LIST q wholesale drug business.
doe" left last night for the Eastern markets
The Taylor Grocery Co. (imited), that sue
ceeded the Goyer Co in 1908, has opened a
branch house at Leland, and one at Lamont,
the former under the management of Edmund
Taylor, Jr., the latter under Malcolm Robert
shaw, Jr.
Samuel Brill, Jr., was q visitor in GreenviHe
yesterday. Sam Is now a member of the firm
OF Dave q Co.. Wholesale boots and shoes, Bos-
ton, Mass and is doing . thriving business,
and, report says, will soon wed a handsome
Kentucky girl How about it, Sam9
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15
Around the Town.
Continued from 9Th Page.)

DR.. c. q. jones', the city's new health
officer, succeeding DR. w. c. Brooke
resigned, has took actively hold of the
smallpox epidemic with the determin.
alton to stamp it out if vaccination
will do it.
GRANDPA wants house slippers
for Xmas. The Leader.
A new suit for your son would
be acceptable and servicable. The
Leader.
If you have never tried "P. &
F." brand buy a can from your
grocer. 1t is delicious.
If you want to eat fine Louisi-
ana open-kettle, old-fashion molas-
ses ask your grocer about s'P. G
F brand.
The council met last Thursday after
noon and passed an ordinance requir-
ing all persons to be vacclnated, and
the inspection Of every houee in the
city to find out If any smallpox exist
ed In any of same. Policemen Aber-
crombie and Sheator were selected to
do the work.
Try can of "P. 6 F." brand
OId-f4ShlOn0d MOlassas Your
grocer keeps It.
Suitable. serviceable and stylish
presents. A boys suit, hat or
gloves. The Leader.
Get your fellow an umbrella at
The Leader.
None better than that famous
p. & F." brand old fashioned
'open-kettle molasses, for sale by
all grocers. 2t
Ties that will tie your friends
friendship at The Leader.
Inc alarm OF fire turned in last
Thursday night was caused from the
falling Of q lamp from q table in the
home Of Ben Van Norman on Davis
street, which caused quite blaze, but
was soon extinguished by Fred Metcalf.
who smothered it out with q blanket.
Only slight damage was done.
Black, at the Blue Photo Tent.
will make you SO stamp pictures
for 20 cents. Cabinet photos
cheaper than ever before known.
Call and see his samples.
Bob, Joe and Mamie can tell YOU
what is right for your beau. The
Leader.
An appreciated pre- sent-a half
lezen handkerchlefs, socks. silk
landkerchiefs, ties or mufHers at
he Leader. |
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

Maurice Bergman left yesterday on the I. C.
railroad to attend the Christmas festivities at
New Haven, whore his boy, Louey, is attend
ing Yale college.
Mr.. Morgan johnson, Jr., has opened q most
elegant lunch counter at the great railroad
center, Leland. Coffee and rolls will be served
at the small price Of rs cents, with reduction
for football players.
New York contractor arrived in town to
look into the plans for new hotel. The pro-
posed sight for the building is near Wilczinski
park, and the building itsels will be the hand
soonest and most complete in the South.
Mr.. Hugh Watson has left Greenyille to be
gone some time. He is entering ''rejuvenat-
ing sanitarium" in st. Louis, where he expects
10 regain all the lost graces of his youth,
Though Mr.. Watson is lOS years old his next
birthday he is still as jolly and as lively as of
yore, and is one of the most devoted worship
ers at the shrine of Terpsichore
One of the recent society weddings Of the
week was the marriage of Miss arian Holmes
and Mr.. Richard Bedon. The marriage took
place at t, James Cathedral. Bishop Ewing
oniciating, and was one of the most beautiful
anairs In the history of Greenville. There
were only two attendants, Miss Maeruder
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Marruder
and Mr. Clemens. The happy couple left on
their private car for California.
Ringing Brothers circus will be in town ON
the 18th, and everyone should "take it in.u
not only because it is firstclass attraction
but because the first comedy gentleman. - in |
other words, the clown, is former Greenviue
boy, Nr Sidney Eckstone. Mr.. Eckston ia at |
the head OF his profession, and no doubt will
receive hearty welcome from his MANY friand,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15
The Meanest Trick
Yet on Record.
NEGRO Asked Another to Hold
Turkey and Failed to
Return for 1t.

We have heard Of mean tricks, bu
the meanest one. that we ever run VI
against, was Witnessed By us last Sat
urday. Standing at the corner of the
Wilson furniture store, on Washington
avenue and Walnut street, we were
approached by q Saiddle-aged darkey,
who was carrying In his right hand
goose and IN his let hand 4 turkey.
He presented the Appearance Of man
in much trouble; and Walking up to an.
other negro, whom - seemed to know,
he inquired Of hin 6 Smother man,
named John. who ha1 tin his charge
the two birds hour before.
SWELL" says the darkey, who was
packing the fowls. ID his friend in a
rather high key, Hdat boy has dom
treated me scandusly. He axed me fur
ter hole dis hayr goose an turkey It'll
he got back; an, fore God, dat has
been over an hour ago. Now ! calls
dat loe down, fer can't put 'em down,
kase dey 90, sure; but, fore Lord, l
got a mighty Notion to do it. Say,
John, take dat handkerchief and wipe
de sweat off my face. What would
you do bout dem, was you me?"
aWell, " replied the other negro, I'D
find him."
Shut Use walked now till rs tired,
an desc hayr birds have got heavier
every step; but I'll drap cross de street.
maybe III find him."
Over he went into the crowd, carry
ing his charge, and inquiring OF every
man he met for John, de owner !"
We saw him an hour later, and ne still
had them-goose and turkey was
walking down the street. looking for
John. You can say this is one case
where a man had his hands full and
no pay.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

The most popular and beneficial re-
1ort in Greeaville is Nswmanas Popular
Lunch Room on Poplar street There
& nst arunmer on the road who has
tasted Of It's cookeries but who Is sing
ing It's praises, and each day new
ssae joins in the same song Even the
rlSnter who spends N hour or day in
lie city, fnds ais way 70 the counter,
ssad snacIrs bis lips over the cold tur'
sss, goose or duck that they serve. The
rat aosns and coffee are as delicious as
can bs found IN the fashionable cafes
Of our larger cities, and the meats,
game, etc.. are cooked and served IN
! style that viii please The taste Of the
most epicurean.
Their trade up to date has been sur
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15
ColOred Items.

GREENvLLE, MISS, Dec. Is, 1900.
To the Members of the First
Baptist Church, (Col):
Having served you quite four
years as pastor, and reviewing
with pleasure the many varied ex-
periences through which we have
come together, and now knowing
that, matters in connection with
which | am engaged. will further
prohibit my serving you, l here
with tender you my resignation,
to be effective at once. And l
sincerely pray your success and
may the white winged dove of
peace abide IN all Your councils.
| remain, yours in the faith,
E. P. JONES.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

Notice
By order Of the Court, there Win y ~.
term for Criminal business beginnin5 r.
9TH, 1901, holding for six days. a,,n,n
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15
aVANT
NOLUMN.

Advertisements under tlis haiiiH
ten cents a line each insertion. "a
must accompany the order. 81 sa
make a line.
WANTED-To write you sneE
icy on your house when the Old % y
pires. J. a., ROBB, Main sils.
WANTEb-A good man to sellRt
machines and collect. $3.50 bcnl \
quired. Salary or commission. NJ
at Atkins & Jordan or Jn0. Akin
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

A trial can of ''P. & F. brand
will convince You there is none
better. Packed in gallon, half
gallon and quart cans.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15
GEISE-HOOD HARDWARRQ|

FOR SALE-A 5-room hOgse q
ner Poplar street and Central avg
bargain. If you want a house dOn'
this opportunity. J.P Green
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

Rev. l.. g. Jordan and Rev. E
b. T. Koli, a native OF Africa, will
be here on the 25th inst. They
are holding services to aid For
elgn Missions IN Africa. There
will be several papers read by
Young ladies' and few songs.
The services will be conducted at
Mt. HOreb NJ. B. Church.
F. D Johnson Jr.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

Y We want your trade. The
Leader.
Come and see the New Idea in
socks. The Leader.
He put bis foot into tia Hauan
shoe-and went out all Oh. The
Leader.
Get the old man an overcoat at
The Leader.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15
~, xrains and 80 carry Pullman Sleeping Can
Detween Greenville and BirminRham'

tao Mo; % MMashington g. Southwestern Linn
t ~ a. s9lid Pullman vestibuled train Atlanta
Birmi m fborR' carrying Pullman Sleeping ear
h an Pullman Library Observation css A..
ro no, g Z, ~: S Fast Mail" Pullman Drawn,
and Atia eop,ng cars birmingham to DanyiiIe
otte to Washington. "'nins car Cnar'
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

v,iie S - Sleeping car BirninRham q Jaos.e-
n s. ~ change and AtlanvS 10 Byr5sSII,ese'
haw !, carries Pullman Sieepine az n snisyssf
All teams rnS "A. and Atlanta % JackSosvslI
= " S6AfINSRHoN, adv, "a q. n, Washtnv,o, N =
W. a TTTIhT I,y Trat Mgr Washinrtnn' n " Y NC
G. ii R TEENsh, e, z. A. WashinTton' Il n \ y
-. UNDERTAKING. hattanoo1S r.,.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15
W01cles in gold, silver,
enamel. &c at Frank Bind
ers, 33I WaShingi0n-GYe.

Look into Robinson's show windows
and behold an array of Shoes. that for
variety, quality and elegance Of design
and finish, have no equal In this city.
No. 22e Washington ave.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

Robinson's shoes have quality, style
and finish.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-03
FIRE STATISTICS,

Chief Eldridge has just forwarded his
annual report to the National Board OF
Fire Underwriters, giving the full and
complete statistics Of all fires. occurring
In Portland between January 1st, 1890,
and January 1st, 1900.
The report shows that there are 1887
brick or stone buildings and 4563 wooden
building In this city. During the year
the department responded to PIT calls, co
being for fires in brick and stone build
ings, Is in wooden buildings and there
were In addition 33 fires which were net
In connection with buildings.
All the fires were confined to the struo.
ture In which they originated and 209
were confined to the floor on which they
originated. The total value of the
property involved In the fires was ~, ,O54, :
909.79. The losses on the buildings In
which fires occurred and their contents
aggregated s144, 17o.73. The losses to prop.
erty adjacent to the structures In which
fires occurred was 50, 454.67.
The total insurance on the property en-
dangered was ssl1, 40. The insurance
paid for losses amounted to S115. 1885.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-03
A PLEASANT SURPRISE PARRY.

When MIR. VIM. J. kerrigan, who is
employed at the apothscary Of Mr.. Geo.
G. Frye returned to his home on Sheri-
dan street, last night, he found his resi-
dencs was besieged by a host IF friends
aud neighbors who assembled to extend
their congratulations on his 10th birth
day. 1t was also the Goth anniversary Of
his entering the employ Of Mr.. Frye.
Mr.. kerrigan was entirely ignorant OF
the preparations thst had been In pro-
gress to render the event In every way
memorable and enjoyable. 1t required
but a moment for Mr.. Kerrigan to grasp
the situation. In his usual agreeable
manner he welcomed his friends, sx-
pressing his delight at their thoughtful
ness. Many substantial tokens Of esteem
were presented Mr.. Kerrigan, including
an elegant gift from his employer.
After a delightful social hour the
large gathering took their leave Of MI
and Mrs. kerrigan, hoping they would
be- spared to celebrate their golden jubi-
lea
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-03
PERSONAL.

Mrs. NJ. ]. Ssavsy OF Nswbury street,
who has been very iow with pneumonia,
10 slowly recovering.
Mrs. j. A. Spaulding entertained de-
lightfuliy yesterday afternoon for Mia
Ruth SImons and her guest, Miss Taylor
Of Augusta. Invitations were restricted
TO the girls club OF soma 90 or 90 mem
bers, which meets every week with Miss
Mcmillan. The decorations were In ex.
quisits tasts and the young girls In dain-
ty afternoon dress made charming pic.
ture.
Mrs. J. W. ID. Carter gave handsome
iy appointed luncheon for the missionary
workers who have been associated with
her IN this important branch Of church
work. Covers were laid for 10.
hr. and Mrs. Davis Of waterville have
been spending few days In town. stay
ing at the Preble.
Miss Florence McMullan IL visiting
friends In Albany.
Mrs. George y. Frye has Issued invita-
tions to Q reception for DR.. and Miss Her
som next Tuesday.
Ano i'oIeu DuHeb mct Whsh AAhs
George Libby of Carleton street, for their
weekly game of whist.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick q. Fassett have
returned from their wedding journey.
Mrs. W. II. Msrrill Of New York 10 the
guest of her sister. Mrs George Ia Swett.
Lieut.. Herman Kotzschmar. Jr., writ
ing from st. Lucia. reports favorable
start on the long voyage around Cape
Horn to the Pacific coast.
: : the engagement Is announced Of Miss
Porter of Carlton and Mr. John Gregg
Utterback of Rochester. N. Y. Miss
Porter is the eldest daughter Of Mrs.
Florence G. Porter, president Of the state
Federation and editor and proprietor Of
the Aroostook Reputlican.
Rer. DIR. Fem will lecture tomorrow
evening on "Perils which Threaten the
Home" .
Mr.. and Mrs. S. II. Ellis entsrtai ned
a party Mt whist, Thursday evening, at
their home, 2l0 B treet. IPrizes were won
by Miss Gertrude Barbour and Miss Ava
Brown.
Mr.. George 81. Moore Of London, for
merly a member OF the firm of Owen,
Moore s. Co., of this oity. is spending q
few days at his old home In Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-03
FUNERAL OF GEO. W. sMARDoN.

FUNERAL OF GEO. W. SMARDON.
eThe funeral Of George W. Smardon was
held yesterday afternoon at his late resi-
denos, 81 Elm street. There was a large
company of relatives and friends at the
funeral for there are few who had been
held in greater regard than the deceased.
There was a generous contribution Of
flowers from many sources, both In the
city and other parts OF the state. The SER
vices were conducted by the Rev. Judson
Bryant. of this city, formerly pastor Of
the Baptist church In Wayne, where Mr..
Smardon spent considerable time during
his illness. The pail bearers were from
Ivanhoe lodge, knights of Pythias, and
representatives from the order of knights
of the Golden Eagle were also present.
Interment was at Evergreen cemetery.