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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-14
SOUNDS FROM EVERGREEN.

Ugh! Who said winter was over?
Joe Pinnick has been on the sick list the
past week and at present is no better.
The lecture given by DR.. Brownfeld las,
Saturday night at the school house was well
attended and all went home with one accord
that they needed no medicine. The doctor
made good use of the opportunity by lection
eering for bill which he says will come be-
fore the people at the next election.
Rev. Jones filled his regular appointment,
here last Sunday morning.
A surprise birthday party was given in hon
or of Mrs. Ira Rees last Thursday at which a
number attended and partook of a sumptuous
feast which had been prepared by friends.
Chas. Smith attended church here last Sun
da1.
At present writing the Woodruff children
are reported to be quite sick.
Miss Florence Smith finished very sue
cessful term of school last Friday, and at
night an entertainment and pie social was Civ
en-. A good program was rendered in first
class order. The proceeds of the pie social
were to go to the Junior Leage.
The hayseeds of this part contemplate be-
ginning farming as soon as winter is over
Among those who attended the entertain
ment last Friday night was Henry Burford.
We think he is slightly off his range but he
seemed to have plenty of guides.
Ac ;er b<,,
excuse mistakes, and if these miss the waste
basket we will come again.
SAME OLD GIRL.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-14
Dennis Flynn Talks.

The following interview with Rep
resentative Dennis Flynn, of Okla
homa, relative to the opening of the
Kiowa, Comanche and Wichita In
dian reservation, will be of interest
to many of our readers:
"The Wichita reservation is east
and north of the KIowa reservation,
and there will probably be 600, 900
acres of it subject to homestead en-
try. There will be about 2, 900, 900
acres of Kiowa land for homestead
entry. In both of these reservations
sections 8, SO, I6, SO are reserved
for school and other purposes for
the uses of the future state of Okla
homa. This will be leased by the
Oklahoma school land board con-
sisting of the governor and secretary
of the territory. In both the reser-
vations there must also be taken out
I,I2o, 900 acres for Indian allot-
ments and grazing lands, in addition
to school and other reservations
which 1 have mentioned"
ga bill has just passed the lower
house of Congress which provides
that there shall be no more races for
town lots, but that before the open
ing of these reservations the presi-
dent shall divide them into counties,
fixing the county lines and reserving
gao acres as near as practicable to
the center of each county for coun-
ty seat purposes. These lands will
be sold on the day of the opening
or on subsequent days to the high
est bidder, no one to be allowed to
purchase more than one resident
and one business lot in each town,
the proceeds of these sales to go to
the county In which the county seat
is located.
GAS to who are eligible to take
homestead in the reservations, the
laws differ. But in the Kiowa and
Commando reservation everybody
who at any time prior to June 9th
last had used his homestead right by
filing on certain lands can make
second entry, provided he did Lot
have perfect title.
"In other words every person who
has relinquished in any part of the
United States on any government
and is eligible to take no mestead
there. Any person, who, however,
after living on homestead FIVE or
more years without paying out can
not make an additional entry, Con-
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-14
The Twice-a-woet Republic.
BRONCO SAM.

Every Monday and Thursday newspaper
as good as a magazine-and better, for ii
contains the latest by telegraph as well as in
teresting stories-is sent to the subscriber OF
the ''Twice-aWeek" Republic, which is only
81 year.
The man who reads the ''Twice-a-Week'
Republic knows all about affairs political,
domestic and foreign events; is posted abou,
the markets and commercial matters general
y.
The woman who reads the "Twice-a-
Week" Republic gathers bit of valuable
information about household affairs and late
fashions and finds recreation in the bright
stories that come under both the headings Of
fact and fiction. There is gossip about new
books and dozen other topics Of especial in.
terest to the wide awake man and woman.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-14

A cowboy appeared at a railroad
station in Nevada and stating that he
desired to ship to parents east the
body of comrade who had been
killed by grizzly bear. In ship
ping the box the agent noticed it was
quite heavy and not the usual shape.
In few days came the telegram:
"Some mistake; Bill's body not ar
rived; box contained a bear" The
cowboy who was still at the station
on a protracted spree, wired back;
ono mistake; Bill inside bear. -
Elk.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-14
EAST SIDE ITEMS

There was quite touch of winter last weel
B. 1. VanHosen, U. G. Cowan and F.
Bennett were poisoning prairie dogs last week
N. R. Bishop and family called at c. p
Fletcher's last Sunday afternoon.
Miss Ruth Bennett spent Saturday and
Sunday at Chas. Edwards.
B. 1. VanHosen has begun blowing.
w. H. Walter butchered hogs last week.
There is quite coal famine in this locality
Chas. Edwards called at J. B. Innis', Sun
day.
The Lakeview school closed last Frida,
with exercises by teacher and pupils. Mis-.
Eva Walters has taught an excellent school
and is well liked by all.
A. o. Edmonds was out one day last week
to look at his cattle which are at E. w
Fletcher's.
Warren Fletcher took his brother Marx
back to his school last Sunday.
N. r. Bishop was at the hub Monday.
Mrs Bishop visited at s. M. Benefits last
Friday.
U. G. Cowan went to Meade Monday.
DIR. Leslie was seen going out to H. Hill's
Monday. We presume Chas. Hill is worse.
U. G. Cowan purchased the Sourbeer gang
pillow.
We see that "Hank", of the Globe, claims
to have resided in the Lakeview neighborhood
for ''over a dozen years" Perhaps he was
thinking of the time he would like to spend
on the east side. But at any rate we hope
he may continue az he has our best wishes.
A number expect to sow barley this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Keith went to Meade
Monday.
Tom Henry has located on piece of land
in the east part of Logan twp.
Chas. Keith, the assessor of this township,
has started on his rounds,
Mrs. +. l. Bennett has been suffering from
the grip the last week.
H. Bloxam and E. w. Fletcher are water
ing their cattle at J. R. Keith's now.
EAST SLIDER.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-14

$r6675.
We had Fourth of July celebration last
Wednesday.
Ray Edwards went over to Elders Sunday
to hear the graphophone.
Mr.. Hempel is building new blacksmith
shop, his business increasing so that he need
ed more floor space. Hempel is an all right
smith.
MARRIED-At the Meade Hotel on We'd
nesday, the best day of all, Mr.. ]. r. Griggs
and Miss Elsie Ball. Mr.. Griggs is the son of
Lawyer Griggs of Meade and is well known
throughout the country. Miss Elsie Ball is
one of Meade county, charming young ladies,
liked by all who know her, daughtert of
Mr.. S. o. Ball, a prominent stockman and
farmer of Plains. "Bronco Sam" extends
hearty congratulations to the newly married
couple, wishing them bountiful joy and hap
piness during their life.
Willie Bisbee and Everett Edwards attend
ed literary at Meade last Friday evening.
Without the aid of the legislature Ed Jones
of Meade cleaned out every prairie dog on
his farm, but he is certainly entitled to some
of the benefits derived from the Cave prairie
dog appropriation.-Hutc News.
Ed Jones is resident of West Plains twp,
living ~ miles southeast of Plains.
The recent snow was very wet, being ex-
cellent on the wheat, and will put the ground
in fine condition for blowing.
John Cave, of Lockport, was down last
Monday to meet his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. E. Cave, who have been in Unionville,
Mo-, visiting.
most enjoyable evening was spent at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Harbit on Grand
Ave. last Wednesday evening when num-
Der of their friends gathered there to enjoy
themselves to queens taste, with music by
the string band and the excellent supper that
was spread before the hungry guests at II
o'clock. After getting their fill of the goodies
they commenced on the music and other
evening enjoyments furnished for an hour or
more, when they babe Mr.. and Mrs. H. fare
well and departed, feeling well pleased with
the courteous treatment of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harbit.
The dry spell we have been enjoying for
some time will be broken by rain that will
make you wonder where it came from. This
| will be wet season.
We had no school Monday, the school
marin being snow bound in Meade.
B. F. Bsbee returned Monday from Dodge
City where he had been for several days on
business.
BRONCO SAM
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-14

FOWLER NEWS.

EO"1A@AN AN6Nr0-
We know that March is here for the wind
is as busy as can be, hauling dirt first one
way, then the other. The wind has blown
hard every day except the FIRST day. Ii must
have forgotten that day but it makes up for
lost time during the nights.
Hazel Sims had her wheel down town for
repairs the first of the week.
The work on the Waco still continues and
before long they will have it converted into a
good hall which the l. o. o. F. and NJ. w.
A. will use
George Incl was quite sick with grip one
day last week.
Bad colds seem to be very prevalent a.
there are a number of victims in this part al
present.
Tom Hotz built partition in Maurice
Frazier's store last week which adds greatly
to the strength of the building.
George Fowler started out assessing lasl
week.
T. v. Pinnick and Will McCauley contem.
plnte joining the NJ. w. A. lodge at this place
in the near future.
The wind the last of the week blew one OF
our young men so far south that it took him
several days to get back.
We noticed Cranes flying around quite fire.
quently last week. What does it mean2
The weather changed very suddenly las
Friday. 1t rained most of the night, and
showed Saturday. The storm was as hard or
cattle as any we have had. The rain frs
got them thoroughly wet, then came the cold
and snow.
Percy Newton and Lettie Palmer was unit
ed in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev
Henderson last Wednesday night at IL O'Clock
Both of the contracting parties are are vel
known, having lived here for several year
and have many friends who join us in wishing
them success.and happiness through life.
Henry Burford went up to Mr.. Bunyan'.
to finish the well he has been working on.
Mollie Burford visited at Nett's one day
last week.
Owing to the bad weather church service.
were lightly attended Sunday.
| w. A. Burford climbed to the top round o.
the ladder of yarn-spinning last Monday, ant
with three whooPs Rountree was brought ts
the front and at the critical moment streal
of dust was'noticed west of town and no Bur
ford was to be seen.
Quite crowd of people gathered and CAV,
the newly married couple good cheering W
after they returned to town Wednesday night
Fred Nett had the luck of falling into
well IS feet deep last week but was not hur
in the least.
Rountree was putting up his fence Monda,
to keep in the steers he has just brought there
B. F. Cox was pleasant caller in the burr
the first of the week.
Weslie Edwards was over and purchased
bill of lumber the first of the week to build
blacksmith shop and he expects to do black
smithing in the near future.
Mr.. Nett went to Dodge City on bushes
the first of the week.
| CRACKERJAcK.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-14
DIFFERENTIATION OF PRAIRIE DOGS.
Press Bulletin No. IS, of Agricultural Ex-
pertinent Station of the University
of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebr.

Few persons realize heamount
of damage done by prairie dogs,
and hence no organized force has
been exerted against them. The
damage done by these little pests
consists in killing out the grass,
which they do very extensively,
and as that part of the country
in which they exist is almost en-
tirely used for grazing purposes,
it is necessary that the land be
saved against their ravages.
There have been numerous
methods advocated for the ex-
termination of these pests.
Among the gases that seem to be
very effective is carbon bisu1-
phide. This was tried on a very
large dog town with good results.
But one complaint against any
gas, and especially carbon bisul-
phide, is that it is very expensive,
and also that its application is
very laborious; and for this reas-
on its use is not recommended.
This year the Station continued
experiments begun in 1899 in the
northeastern part of Sheridan
county in what is known as the
mirage flats" There were
various experim ents tried there,
some with gas of cheaper ma
ture, known as the gas drip, but
it has not proved satisfactory.
Cultures have been tried, and
these have also not given entire
satisfaction.
The treatment that has proven
most effective is the use of strych-
nine and potassium cyanide.
The formula is as follows.
Dissolve ounces of strych-
nine and one-half pound of po-
tassium cyanide in one quart of
boiling water; then add 2 quarts
of molasses and 1 teaspoonfu1 of
oil of anise, Stir. Then place 1
bushe1 of wheat in a tight recep-
tacle $50 there will be no loss
from leakage) and pour the fore
going solution over it. 1t should
then be well stirred while an as
sistant slowly sprinkles into the
mixture 4 pounds offinelyground
corn meal. The molasses rem
ders the liquid adhesive, so that
it will cling to the grains of
wheat. The object of using the
corn meal is to absorb the super
fluous liquid or syrup and thus
enable the grains of wheat to
carry a larger amount of poison.
The preparation has been dis
tributed in very large town of
between five and six hundred
acres. A teaspoonful was placed
in and around every hole. The
results were very gratifying, as
it was demonstrated that fully
ninety per cent of all the dogs
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-14
yress refusing to grant this right.

gress refusing to grant this right.
81 desire to be emphatically un-
derstood as stating that if a man
paid on his homestead before he re-
sided on it five years he can take a
second one. If he did not pay out
within five years he cannot. Again,
no person who relinquished or COM
muted since June 9th is eligible, as
that was the date of the passage of
the original treaty.
''Old soldiers of the civil war who
have never had the benefit of a
homestead have their rights preserv-
ed. AS to the soldiers of the Span
ish and Philippine wars, at the pres
ent time they are given credit only
for certain services. A bill is now
in Congress between the two houses
which will give them their right OF
filing a soldiers declatory statement.
"In my judgment all of these
lands will be opened to settlement
about August Ist. How they will
be opened is not at this time settled.
would not be surprised if some lot
terry plan were adopted, the details
of which will have to be worked out
by the interior department.
Two new land offices to take care
of the business will be established,
one at Ell Reno and one at the
county seat nearest Fort Sill.
FThere is no inside track to be
given anybody. The public will be
advised through the press a suffici-
ent length of time before the open,
ing to give everybody an equal
chance at the opening.
81 reiterate, the country cannot
be opened before August; there is nc
inside information; every qualified
homestead entryman will be treated
alike; in the sale of town lots nc
favorites will be played; every lot
will be sold to the highest bidder
ANY person who enters 100 acre:
must in addition to a residence o.
fourteen months to five years, also
agree to pay the government sI.2s
per acre for the land.
"These lands are good grazing
and agricultural lands and the per
son who secures 100 acres of then
can feel satisfied. The mining law.
of the United States are also ex
tended to the Kiowa and Comanch,
reservation. There is a range O
mountains carrying from ten to thir
ty miles, which will undoubtedly b,
thoroughly explored after the open
ing"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-14
THE
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Made in Il different styles, for homes, stores,
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1t Is simple as A, B, C. The light can be turn
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for the STANDARD" lamp at this place
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-14
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINS
TRATION.

State of Kansas, Meade County, IS.
Estate of Michael Cannon, Deceased.
To the Probate Court of said county:
Your petitioner Thomas II. Cannon of said
County, respectfully showeth that on about ths
9Th day of February 1901, one Michael Cannon
died, leaving personal property in said County
amounting to 10000 more, in value, and
to the best knowledge and belief Of your petitioner
no last will testamant was left by Michae
Cannon the said deceased, and that he left heirs
to-wit: Thomas Cannon, Ellianor J. Kelley, NJ
W. Cannon.
And that the deceased was, at and immediate.
ly preceding his death, an inhabitant Of the
County of Meade aforesaid, your petitioner there
fore prays that letters Of administration may be
granted on the estate of said deceased, and that
he may be appointed Administrator thereof,
T. II. CANNON.
Dated this 18th day of February 1901.
Stateof Kansas, Meade County, IS.
On this 18th day Of February 1901. the above
named Thomas q. Cannon personally appeared
before the undersigned, Judge of Probate
for said County, and made oath that the facts set
forth in the foregoing petition by him. subscribed
to is true and correct.
Seal E. W. JENKINS, Probate Judge.
First publication Feb. n, 1901.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-14
ELEVEN DEPARTMENTS.

Collegiate, Normal, Law, Com
mercial, Shorthand and Type
writing, Art, Pen Art, Music,
Elocution, Telegraphy, Prepare
tory. All courses are thorough,
up-to-date, and in charge of spe-
cialists, who have prepared them
selves for their work in some of
the leading colleges and univers-
tiles in the land. Excellent Lii
brary and Laboratory Facilities.
More than 1000 new volumes
added to the library in the last
year. One of the largest tele-
scopes in the state.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-14

Senator Burton was escorted
the desk of the President of the
Senate, to take the oath of Office,
by his colleague, Senator Harris.
The majority and minority par
ties of Kansas will be represent
ed in that body for two years
longer at least.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-14
England refuses to accept IL

England refuses to accept the
Hay-Pauncefote canal treaty as
amended by the Senate. They
simply drop the matter and old
Uncle has the next move. We
presume that the canal will be
built, but can see no reason why
any other nation should. be con-
suited in the matter.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-14

Tuition.-Tuition in any regu-
lar department is $40 per term
of ten weeks. For instrumental
music or voice culture, twenty
lessons, SIP. Art, thirty lessons,
three per week, SIS. Portrait
painting. thirty lessons, three
per week, SIS. Shorthand, for
the course, $50. Telegraphy,
for six months, $40. Pen Art,
three hours day, per term, SIS.
Law, per term, SO.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-14
EXPENSES.

Boarding Accomodations.-By
buying at wholesale rates and by
practicing economy, we can offer
students good board at remark
ably low price. The lower floor
of the dormitory affords two,
good large and convenient board
ing halls, adjoining which are
kitchens, rooms for help, store
rooms for provisions, etc. Good
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-14
PUBLICATION NOTICE.

State Of Kansas, Meade County, SIS.
In the District Court of Meade Comfy, Kan
sas.
The State of Kansas to Charles A. Baldwin
and Mrs Charles A. Baldwin, wife of Charles A.
Bald win: Greeting.
You and each of you win take notice that you
have been sued in the above court by the plain
tiff, Dennis D. Doty, aid that his petition was
filed in said court on the 2nd day of March, 1901,
praying that plaintiffs title to the southwest
quarter of the north west quarter and the west
half, and south east quarter Of the south west
quarter of section 4, twp 80, south range g. west
of the 9th Principal Meridian in Meade County,
Kansas, be quoted as against any claims, rights
titles estates of either Of said above named de-
PENDANTS, and you will take notice that you must
answer or plead to said petition on or before the
10th day of April, 1901, said petition will be
taken as true and a judgment rendered in said
action as prayed for in said petition.
Attest: JOHN ELLIOTT,
Seal. Clerk District Court,
Miller Hoskinson, Garden City, Kansas,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
First Dublished March Z 1Q0Il
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-14
LOCATION.

Holton is the county seat of
Jackson county, in the northeast
part of Kansas. Holton has three
railroads. The Rock Island, the
Leavenworth, Kansas and West
ern, and the Kansas City, North
western. With three roads and
many daily passenger trains,
Holton is the most accessible
school town in the west. For
further information send for cat
alogue. Address,
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-14

Pleasant. Well Furnished
Rooms.-In the dormitory are
large, light, neat and well fur
nished rooms. Recently num-
Der of these rooms have been re-
papered and newly carpeted, and
all of them are in excellent con-
dition. Two students are assign
ed to each room, and the cost to
each is so cents per week. Wis
itors pronounce the Students
Home superior to any other, for
the price charged, to be found in
the country,
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-14

Commencing January list, the eating houses
and lunch counters of the Rock Island route,
west of the Missouri river will be under the
direct charge of the Dining Car Department,
and will be operated on the same lines that
have given the Rock Island Dining cars their
excellent reputation throughout the west.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-14

The Kansas Legislature final
ly adjourned last Friday and the
remainder of the members re-
turned to their homes. The
lawmakers were in session sixty
three days and appropriated over
four million dollars or about two
hundred thousand more than the
last Assem- bly,.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-14
PLAINS ITEMS

A pleasant snow storm visited us last FRI
day night and Saturday. Come again.
A Rock Island extra going east ran into
and killed 3 horses belonging to Ed Jones,
west of the city. They were appraised at
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-14

YOUNG We can place you in good positions
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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-14

The Meade State Bank
will handle all local loans Of
fered, and will give you bet
ter terms than are proposed
by individuals or foreign loan
companies. See us before
placing your loan or making
a renewal.
w. S. BERGMAN,
Cashier.