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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-12-27
LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Wizard.
See b F. Brown for insurance.
Mems fancy shirts at Millisack's.
A piano to rent at Bower & Sons.
The Wizard for anything and every
thing.
Buy your coal of Wheatley at SCOTS
old stand
The First National bank',{pays cash
for school orders.
Another big invoice of mems suits
just in at Millisack's.
II. F. Wheatley keeps all kinds of
coal at SCOTS old stand
Cold weather goods of all kinds at
Millisack's.
For the best in mems work gloves
see the line at Millisack's.
For Trade-4O head of heifeTs for
steeTs.-William Walker, Jr.
For trunks, valises, telescopes, a big
assortment at the Wizards
Cane seed wanted; will buy two car
lOads-William Walker, Jr.
School and county warrants wanted
| for cash or trade-Millisack.
Go to Millisack's for any kind or
style of work and dress gloves.
Lennox, Canon City and hard coal at
| the Scott yard. ii. F. Wheatley.
The First National bank pays face
for county and township warrants.
For latest styles and correct values
/ in wOmen's garments see Millisack.
For sale or lease, Smith Bros. Loan
/ & Trust Co. lands.-ThOs. 2. Leonard.
/ See Millisack's grocery man for prices
/ on groceries and -four. He will interest
you.
Don't pass the Wizards clothing
department There Is good meat there
for you.
The biggest stock in the west Of cal
needful kinds of cold weather goods al
Millisack's.
Mems odd pants, the biggest line il
western Kansas. Good values at 81 C
So per pair at Millisack's.
Mems overaIIs from so cents up, big
gest line IN this part Of the state, al
MilIisack's-
hsve for sale or lease the McKin
ley & LanniDg and the Equitable Land
/ Co. lands--ThOs. p. Leonard.
The Wizards grocery department i.
your savings bank, the continuous
small savings accrUing daily
A St Joseph girl who has been an
nOyed by a persistent lover recently
tried q new scheme TO make him &C
home early, says the News She turned
the parlOr clock ahead two hours and
when the hands pointed TO II O'Clock
! be sadly took his leave. Just as shl
was telling the folks IN the dining
room all about Il the dOOrbeH rang
and the young man painted Why
vonr clock is two hours fast He haC
81 rHn back al the way from the drul
store to finish his visit.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-12-27
THE STORY WAS UNTRUE.
Report That Four Of the Netheny Child
rem Were Dead Was Without
Foundation.

A report was published in this paper q
short time ago that four Of the children
Of Nose Metheny, who left GOOdland
overland with their mother in October
to join Mr.. Metheny at Lawton, Ok, had
met death, has been proved to be with
out foundation.
The report stated that the two boys
Harrison and Ode, aged about 13 and IL
years, had been dragged TO death by an
unbroken horse, and that Kate, aged
six, and Arthur, aged four, had died Of
fever.
1t is not known how the report orr
ginated but it has been found that it
was entirely false. Soon after the pub
LEGATION of the story lady Of GoOdland
wrote letter TO Mrs. Metheny, express
ing sympathy in her bereavement. Mrs.
Metheny replied that all her children
were alive and well.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-12-27
PubIic Sale.

J. n. Williams will hold a public sale
at his place on section 36-S-42, ~ miles
southeast of KanOradO, Kan, on Wed
nesday, January 8, 1902, beginning at 10
o'clock. Ninety-two head of cattle will
be offered for sale, consisting of calves,
heifers, cows, one ShOrtbOrn bull, and
one ShOrthorn COW and calf. Five work
horses, six hogs, two windmills, pumps
and pipe, wire fence, farm implements,
harness and saddle, cream separator,
water tank, lumber In farm buildings
and household furniture viii also be
sold. Terms are eight months time on
sums over so with approved security at
ten per cent interest, and five per cent
discount for cash on sums over SO
Free lunch VIII be served at noon.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-12-27
HIS BIRTHDAY PARTY.
BOisterOus to Suit Even
johnny.

On his last birthday a boy whom
the New York Tribune calls Johnny
Snow had a party. Johnny's sister
had had birthday parties, where all
the boys and girls conducted them
selves strictly according TO the rules
of decOrum. But Johnny wanted only
boys.
Il don't want anything stiff and
make-believe," he said to his mother.
I just want the crowd I play with
every day"
And the crowd" ii Wa that awk-
wardIy surrounded the table in the
basement dining-rOom when the sup
Per-time came and looked with gloat-
ing eyes on the bountiful supply Of
good things.
Noticing their restraint, and bear
ing in mind Johnny's wish that
there should be nothing stiff" the
boys mother tactfully withdrew
after noting that there was plenty
for everyone to eat. She had scarce
" reached the floor above before
there was a terrible eommOtion be-
Iowa sound of breaking china and
glass, and the jingle of spoons and
forks and knives. Then there were
excited ordinations and a scurrying
of feet outside the basement door,
after which all was silent.
WOnderingly, Johnny's mother re-
turned to the dining-rOOm, where a
few minutes before there had been
tweleTe hungry boys. The tabIecloth
and dishes were in a heap on the
floor. Johnny sat beside them, his
head buried in his arms.
''Why, Johnnie, dear, where are
your friends?"
Johnny raised his head. Tears
were trucking down his nose. They
they swi-swiped aIl-au they was
On-On the table an'-an' skun!"
said he, in a fresh burst Of tears.
Realizing that moralities would be
cruel in the face of such a crushing
defeat, JOhnny's mother led the way
to the pantry without a word After
the reserve goodies had been brought
out, the occasion seemed ripe for a
word on the value of virtuous asso-
Citations. Then the maid cleared up
the battlefield.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-12-27
Christmas at the Churches.

Both the Methodist and Christian
churches held Christmas entertain
ments. At the former there was a
brief programme of song and recita-
ton by the members of the Sunday
school preceding the giving of pres
ents. The device for the accommoda-
ton of st. Nicholas was fireplace or
chimney corner There was a large
number present even to the occupa-
ton of standing room and all the little
folks were in high glee.
At the Christian church there was
an hours programme of song and re-
cital preceding the bestowal of gifts to
the members of the Sunday school. A
Christmas tree decorated with ribbons
Of bunting and lighted with tapers was
loaded with gifts, and the overflow of
presents were bestowed about the foot
OF the tree. No one was overlooked
and a baeketful remained for 'aIiens
from the commonwealth of Israel and
strangers to the covenant of PROMISE
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-12-27
Omcere Elected

Goodland lodge No. 81, A. F. and A.
81. elected and installed the following
named persons as officers for the en-
suing year: J. ". Handley, worshipful
master; L. L. Ernst, senior warden: III.
D. CuthbertsoE, Junior warden; P. J.
Mcbride, treasurer; r. J. Jones, secre-
tary; J. S. Ellenberger, senior deacon;
Theodore Krlbbs, junior deacon; Q. E.
Swarts, senior steward; George Hess,
junior steward; W Filler, tyler; @. E.
Swarts, trustee.
Goodland Chapter No. "A, Royal Arch
Masons, elected and installed the fol-
lowing named persons at their last re-
gular meeting as officers for the ensuing
year: B. T. Brown, excellent high priest;
J. W Handley, excellent king; J. P.
Cullen, scribe; P. J. Mcbride, treasurer
&C. SWarts, secretary; E. T. Murphy
captain Of the host; 7. P. Leonard, prin-
cipal sojourner; n. P. Matlock. royal
srch captain; J. ". Pack, master Of the
first vail; c.. H. Albrecht, master Of the
second vail; A. T. Taper. master Of the
third vail; ". Filler, sentinel.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-12-27

Paul weninger killed BY a sheriff AZ Dal-
hart, Tex.-Said Hands Up AID
Then Fired.


There was q shooting affair Monday
at Dalhart, Tex, a division point on the
new Rock Island extension. The sheriff,
Sullivan. was searching for two men
wanted for murder. The Chicago, Rock
Island & Pacific was paving OF its hands
and two Of these men were thought By
the sheriff to be the persons he was
looking for. Three men entered the
Rock Island Office and were suddenly
confronted by Sheriff Sullivan and a
deputy, who, with drawn guns, gave the
order, Hands up" The men did not
comply and the officers opened FIRE. One
man was killed and the others were
wounded. One Of the men was Paul
Weninger, of Colby, Kan. The names
Of the others are not known.
There was a wild scene about the Of
fee. The auditor gathered his checks
AUrs;e'Iy sn6 refreshed to the vault.
The dead man lay in the doorway where
he had fallen until the excitement sub
sided. 1t is said that the men who were
shot were the wrong men and the affair
has caused continued excitement in that
country.
Weninger is known in Goodland. He
was in the employ of Jerry Coffin, OF
this city, in 1894
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-12-27
RESTLESS NEIGHBoRS.
Those Who Are Ever on the Move
for Information and Never
Think for Themselves.


How very much Of our time is lost
through the thOughtlessness Of our
restless neighbOrs, who disturb us at
the most inOPpOrtune times.
Many garments remain unfinished
until we have lost all interest in
them, for the reason that we are in
terrupted so often and have to lay
our work aside. There are many
kind, weIl-meaning women, who do
a great amount of good deeds, yet
the evil they do Internationally more
than counterbalances them, says the
New York Ladies' World.
They are never cOntented to sit
down quietly at home to think and
plan for the comfort of their house
hold, but consult with their imme-
date neighbors over their most
trivial affairs, and many late dinners
and other annoyances are brought
about through these Over-the-fence
conferences.
They are bringing their children up
in the same restless manner; they
make poor grades in school and hold
the classes back, because their minds
are continually distracted by other
affairs.
When their discouraged teacher in
quires the reason they have not pre-
pared their lessons. their answer is
that they either had company, or
went ont with their mamma to spend
the evening. and in all probability
they have been the cause Of other
children being disturbed, and their
time taken up in entertaining them.
Their parents depend entirely on
the teacher, and take no interest
whatever in their school work, and
when the children fail to pass q
creditabIe examination the teacher
must bear all the blame, when the
fault lies wholly with themselves.
They are never taught to have any
dignity nor repose Of manner, nor
conversational ability, since their
sole idea Of entertainment is 10 drag
all their possessions to the view Of
their guests for inspection
They do not belong to the lower or
vicious class, else we could better
avoid them; on the contrary, they
are TO be found IN the churches,
lodges and societies, where they con
stitute the disturbing element, for
such people are usually aggressive,
and force themselves to the front IN
everything
They are never 50 happy as when
they are IN some excitement, which
they crave continually. Yet they
imagine they are very popular. They
really mean well, and force their
favors on Us in such friendly man
ner that we are practically helpless
To incur their enmity puts rs 10 the
disadvantage, as they repeat with an
injured, grieved Tone the many
benefits they have bestowed on MS.
and enlarge On our aPparsEt In
gratitude
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-12-27
SHOT YHlLE OUT HUNTING.
Jesse Hillman Badly Wounded by
a Shotgun Sunday.
EIytnting Rabbits with Several COmpan-
ions East Of CSOodIand When Win
chester Pump Gun Was Acct
dentaIIy Discharged.

Jesse Hillman, who was accidentally
shot while hunting east of town Sunday,
was reported much better yesterday and
is expected to recover.
The young man had rallied sufficiently
from the shock Wednesday to Withstand
an operation to remove the load of shot
from his shoulder. DR.. F. H. Smith and
Dr. Arthur G. Gulick performed the
operation. The shot and wadding was
found in the muscles of the right shout
der. having torn its way through the
scapula or shoulder blade. The wound
is an ugly one, and after the operation a
passage Of more than an inch in dia-
meter was open entirely through. The
charge of shot entered IL the right side
Of the breast, just above the lung and
barely missed the sub-clavian artery
The doctors say that the upper lobe Of
the right lung is slightly lacerated.
Jesse Hillman, in company with his
two younger brothers, Lawton and
Homer HillmaD, Earl Hida and Carl
Boyle, went rabbit hunting Sunday
morning. They were armed with shot
guns and young Boyle carried a Win
chester pump gun given to him as a
Christmas present from his father. When
the hunting party were walking through
a field Of wheat stubble on the place of
Joseph Cullins, about two miles east of
Goodland, a rabbit got up and Carl
worked the pump on his gun to throw
shell from the magazine into the cham
Der. The gun was accidentally discharged
and the full charge struck HiIlman, who
was about ten foot distant, the wadding
and pieces of his clothing entering with
the shot. The wounded boy was carried
to the Cullins farm house and DR.. Smith
hastily summoned. HIS life was de-
SPARED of at first, but after recovering
from the shock continued to improve
and was able to be removed to town
Tuesday. An engine and one car was
sent out on the railroad to bring him in
from the Cullins place, which is but
short distance from the tracks. J. Z.
Boyle, father of Carl, had Hillman taken
to his home and the operation for re-
moving the shot was performed there.
Mr.. Boyle is doing everything possible
for the wounded boy.
Jesse Hillman is about 20 years Of age
and is a machinists' apprentice in the
Rock Island shops. His father is r. S.
Hillman, farmer living south of Good
land. Carl Boyle is boy of IL years and
his father is a Rock Island engineer.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-12-27

Earl White and Miss Kate Walker
were married at high noon Christmas
day IN apartments IN the Leonard fats,
where they viii begin their married life.
The ceremony was performed by 'Parson"
Stewart IN the presence Of a few imme-
date friends and relatives Of the bride
and groom. After the ceremony all sat
down TO an elaborate wedding dinner.
Mr.. White is a well known young bust
ness man Of GOOdland. Miss Walker is
a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Walker. ST., of Voltaire township, and is
popular among large circle Of acquaint-
ances IN GOodland- where she has made
her home for several years.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-12-27
A Oneer Mes.

Some Of the friends of Comrade Butt
sent him a box for Christmas containing
the following valuable presents: One
pair Overalls, three handkerchiefs, red
white and blue, pair socks, two pack
ages Uneeda biscuits, two Of soda, one
cOcoanut, one plug tobacco, one paper of
peanuts, one package candy, one can OF
fish, one ring Of bologna, one package Of
dried beef, two pounds Of mixed nuts
two live soldiers, one bottle antidOte for
snake bite and Iagrippe cure and one
leather thimble for sore thumb. The
labelling of some of the articles were
jokefully suggestful, and only under
stood by the initiated.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-12-27
After Reeder's Place

State Senator Hays B. White, of
Jewell county, was in Goodland Satur-
day comforting with Sherman county
political leaders of the republican party.
He is in the field for the nomination for
congressman of the Sixth district on the
republican ticket IN ". A. Reeder's
place.
Mr.. White has served in both the
Kansas legislature and senate, and was
instrumental in securing legislation
which gave the state Of Kansas the Fort
Hayes military reservation for an agri-
cultural college and experiment station.
He is a practical farmer and a tireless
worker for anything beneficial to ives
tern Kansas.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-12-27
Not a Misfortune.

The following dispatch appeared in
a recent issue of the Kansas City World
from Osborne, Kan:
ga few days ago John A. Morton, of
Osborne, bought a section OF land in
Sherman county for $500 and sold it the
day following for s1,114. Some years
ago it was considered almost a misfor-
tune to own land in Sherman county"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-12-27
Homemade TabIe sirun-

Many hOusekeepers prefer home
made table strip to any other. Its
flavor is equally good and its purity IN
questioned. It is easily made in suffi-
cient quantity to last for weeks at a
time in cool weather. The proportion
is two pounds c sugar to one pint of
water. Boil ten minutes. Pure maple
sugar got direct from some farmers
sugar may be shaved and melted with.
the other sugar as favoring, or a small
bottle of a reliable brand Of pure ma
pie strip may be used to flavor a dou-
bic quantity of the proportions given.
Pour the strip into glass jars and keep.
sealed, in q cool place.-N. Y. Post.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-12-27
Union Pacific Lands

Commencing January 1, 1902, A. L.
Ly1ch, who for number of years past
has been connected with the land depart
ment Of the Union Pacific railroad at
Omaha, will have charge of the selling
and leasing Of the company's lands in
western Kansas. All who desire to pur-
chase or lease these lands viii please
write or call upon him at Oakley, Kan.
B. A. MCALLAsTER, General Manager.
Omaha. Neb.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-12-27
Fine Bnnch of Calves.

". NJ. Crawford brought bunch of 80
head Of calves from his ranch on the
Smoky to GoOdland last Saturday for
the purpose of weighing them. They
averaged $50 pounds, and are a nice
bunch Of HOrefOrds. Mr.. CrawfOr viii
feed them until next June when he will
place them on the market. Most Of the
bunch were spring calves and only few
are winter calves. Their weight is heavy
for their age.
Joe Shelby, three years old, registered
Hereford, is the sire of the bulk of the
above calves, and as am closing out my
ranch will sell him very cheap. Call and
see him W. NJ. CRAWFORD.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-12-27

The Order Of Eastern Star No. -
irstaIled their new officers at a meeting
held last night. A banquet followed the
Installing ceremonies. The new officers
aEe: hrs. Helena Brown, worthy ma
3<onz Thos- P. Leonard, worthy patron;
Ms Frances Mcbride. associate matron;
lrs. Ruth Mixer, treasurer; Mrs Maggie
fs. secretar5; Mrs. Nsttie Fuller,
edactzsss Mrs. Myrtle Barsbys asso-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-12-27

The United States Civil Service com
mission viii hold examinations at sew
eral places in each state during March
and April, to secure young men and
women for the government service.
Last year $3.50 persons secured posi-
tons through these examinations.
Probably 1000 appointments viii De
made this made All appointments are
made for life and for most positions
only 8 common school education is re-
quired. Salaries at appointment vary
from $500 TO $500 year with liberal
promotions afterWard. Politics Is not
considered This affords q good Oppor-
tunity for people between Is and 45
years Of age. Those desiring places Of
this kind eea get full information
about them, free, by writing TO the
Columbian Correspondence college,
Washington, -. c., and asking for its
civil service catalogue, number three.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-12-27

An exchange tells of an old farmer,
visiting in the city, who thought he
would attend the theater, the play be-
ing aThe Forty Thieves He went to
the opera house st the appointed hour,
laid down a - bill aud asked for 3
mighty good seat He was deity serF-
ed with q piece Of paste board and q
dollar IN change. He picked up the
dollar but left the ticket and started
TO 60 out ~HOld on, stranger said
the Snowman, "here is your ticket 20
the show" keep it, dern ye," replied
the farmer, 81 don't care to see the
other thirty-nine."
william II. Mae lands for ssls ~
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-12-27

A statement 20 8he effect that Kan
sas has raised enough wheat this year,
to give every man, woman and child in
the nation q loaf Of bread, caught the
attention OF a writer on the New York
Sun, who feslingly expressed himself
thusly. sGOd bless Kansas. old girl.
The can give rs anything from hell to
5reazfast
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-12-27

Winter mittens for men aud boys.
women and children. Orr lines viii
supply al Hants.-C. ~ Aiilisaclz.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-12-27
society Notes.

The ladies Of the Round Table club
viii hold a reception at the home Of Mrs.
Frank Dawson New Years day from
three to five O'cioek 10 the afternoon.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-12-27

a lively crowd OF young folks enjoyed
themselves at the dance IN the opera
house Christmas night.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-12-27

William Fl. Male lands for sale or
lesse.-ThOs. P. Leonard, Agent.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1901-12-21

A sign painting firm of Chicago
has been painting the walls and
high fences in. this town this week,
with costly signs, advertising the
sSelz Royal Blue $3.50 Shoe, the
above words are all that the signs
show, which shows how the Amer
lean people believe in advertising.
We have inquired from the pain
tiers the cost of the signs, and was
informed that they cost an average
of about $40 each. Think of a
Chicago firm painting such costly
advertisements a thousand miles
away in the country. This shows
that advertising pays because those
who are expanding so much money
in painting the country, are not
doing it for glory, but are simply
investing with the idea of getting
paying results.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1901-12-21
A Chance To Go Home

for your Christmas and New Year is Of
fered by The Texas Pacific Railroad
Company. This popular road which has
always been most prominent in hand
ling Holiday Excursions will sell round
trip tickets between ell points on its
line il. Louisiana q Texas and to points
on other lines in Texas on
December 2srd, 9th. 18th. 26th, and sist. ana
January LIST, with final, limit to return a.
late as January Bird 1902. at rate of a fare
and third for the round trip.
Every po.itaness will he shown and
every effort made by our employees to see
that patrons are enabled TO make trip
pleasantly and comfortably and our
equipment cannot be eoualled.
For further information in regard to
sleeping car Accommodations. rates. ETC..
See any Ticket agent or write II. r.
Hughes. TravelingPassenger Agent. Ft.
Forth. or 4. p. Turner. General Passen-
ger and Ticket Agent, The Texes Paci-
&c Railway Company, Dallas, Texas.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1901-12-21

o. BADON. Sheriff.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1901-12-21
A Good Cough. Medicine.

From the Gazette, Toowooba, australia
find Chanlberlain's Cough Remedy Is
an excellent medicine. have been suf-
fering from severe cough for the last
two months. and 1t has effected cure.
have great pleasure in recommending
it.-w. c. wocKNER This is the "pin-
ion Of one Of our oldest and most respec-
ted resnlpnts. and has been voluntarily
given in good faith that others may try
the remedy and be benefited as was Mr.
wockner. This remedy is sold by t. j.
Liable.