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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28
Mt. P1sasart Items.

We are having fine weather
The ice is almost gone out of the
river.
Children are all enjoying vacation
thanks to our school board.
John Guilbert is attending revival
services at Bethel this week. May
the good work go on
Mrs. Arch Hays has been on the
sick list for the past several weeks,
but at present writing is able to be
up and around.
e. NJ. Wagner is building Il fine
residence on his farm north of VIM.
Ryan's for the use of his tenant Mitch
Coffman. Mr.. W. is IA man who be-
lieves i'll improving of his farms for
the comfort of his employees as well as
himself.
The evening of the first Saturday i'm
january, 1902, the literary society will
have basket social. Every body is
invited to attend and make it sue
cess The proceeds will go towards
buying fuel, coal oil, etc, for the So
ciety. Everybody come.
Our literary society is progressing
nicely at present. At the last meet
ing the house was crowded to over
flowing. A good program was render
ed after which they lad a spelling
match. Mack Neal, of Brownell, got
first prize and Miss Ida Joseph got
second.
Earl DrummOnd is wintering, 500
head of cattle this winter. Earl is
employ Jake Hoobler who is an etfi-
cient herdsman and COW bow that can
be beat. Ed Drummond, Earls broth
er, herds turn about with EARL. e.
Ed herds and Earl turns about.
G. c. Gardiner, who has been laid
up with a broken leg for some weeks
past, has recovered and returned to
Topeka. Mr.. G. is another enterpris-
ing man. He says he desires to help
develop the possibilities of Trego
county which we know are many. He
thinks that Trego county is good
place for fruit growing.
Miss Dora Altman and Miss Page re-
turned from Manhattan Agricultural
college last Friday morning. They
say they were well pleased with the
college. Miss Altman, at present
writing, is enjoying visit with old
friends at BrowneIl. We understand
that Miss Pape will spend New Years
at Brownell also. We are glad to well
come them back.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28
First publication December %, 1901
PUBLICATION NOTICE.

In the District Court within and for tho
County OF Trego in the State of Kansas
John Shoemaker. Plaintiff.
Fred f. McC1elland am. The Lombard Liq-
u1dation Co. corporation. DefeudantS
The above named defendants will take no
ce that the said John shoemaker. pl ifntif.
uid on the 24th of December 1901 ii lie his
petition in said District Court within "A nd for
the County of Trego in the state of Kansas,
against the said Fred Z. McCielIand and The
,mbard Liquidation Company orporl :
tion defendants. and said defendants must
answer said clifton fled aforesaid. on or
be tore the 81 day Of February 1862, or said
petition will be taken true and a judg-
ment rendered in said action against said
defendants forever barring them of all right.
title. lien. claim interest. in or to the
southwest quarter of section 30 in township
ID south. range - west. lying and situate IN
the County OF Trego in the State of Kansas.
and further Judgment and decree rendered
forever quiet1ng the title of said plaintiff in
and to Said premises.
W. E. SAUM.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Attest: L. s. MYERLY,
lSEAL. Clerk of the District Court.
Issued Decent Der "a. 1901.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

The u s. Civil Service Commission
will hold examinations at several
places in each state during March and
April, to secure Young men and wo-
men for the government service g.
$50 persons secured positions last year
through these examinations. Probably
10000 appointments will be made this
year. All appointments are for life
and for most positions only a common
school education is required. Salaries
at appointment vary from $500 to 81
200 year with liberal promotions af-
terward. Politics are not considered.
This affords a good opportunity for
people between 16 and 45 years of age
Those desiring places of this kind can
get full information about them. free.
BY writing to the Columbia Cores
pondence College. Washington, d. c..
and asking for its Civil Service cata-
fogue, number three.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28
Notice for Publication. No. 1925.

United States Land Office.
Wa-keeney. Kansas December "a. 1901.
Notic+ Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of interi-
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim. and that said proof will be made be-
fore the LEICESTER and Receiver of the u 5.
Land Office at Wa-keeney. Kansas. on
February 2, 1902. viz:
Edwin II. Mott,
Homestead Entry No. 1871 for the west half
of the northwest quarter and the west half
OF the southwest quarter of section 20. town
ship III south. range 21- west of the 9th p NJ.
He names the following witnesses To prove
his continuous residence upon and cuftiva-
ton Of said land viz:
Henry C. BrOckway. of Ogallah. Kansas;
Chester PierSee and Andrew Piersee, of Wa.
Keeney kansas; Howard Brockway, of Ogal-
lab, Kansas.
t. T. PURCELL Register
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28
Notice of Application to Purchase School

Notice of Application to Purchase School
Land
The undersigned hereby gives notice that
he will on the 18th day of January. 1902,
make application to the Probate Court OF
Trego County, Kansas to purchase the fol-
lowing described school land. situated in the
The northwest quarter of section D. town.
ship IL south. range "a
He names the following persons to prove
his settlement continuous residence. and
Improvements. viz: Frank Stradal. residence
Wa-keeney. Kansas. and Joseph Papes. res
idence Wa-keeney. Kansas.
Done at Wa-keeney. County of TregO,
Kansas. this S1st day OF December. 1901.
JOHN Fl. ZEMAN
Petitioner
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to our many friends who kind
ly assisted us in our late bereavement;
also to District so of Graham county
for closing the school SO the teacher
and pupils could show their respect
for our aged father by attending the
funeral.
MR. AND MRS. WESLEY FINCH
AND FAMILY
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28
! FOR SALE COLUMN

For SALE-The northeast quarter
section 23-l323 in Trego county In
quire of John A. Nelson
To Trade for Trego land -Four room
house. half acre of fruit trees and half
acre for garden in the town of Primo
ton. Mo. Address l. King, Princeton.
40.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

Our good friend, Ben Hicks, the
McCracken cattleman, made US an
agreeable call Tuesday. Mr.. Hicks
has bought and shipped more cattle
out of western Kansas than any other
one man. At present he is feeding a
large herd alfalfa at Frank Wonner,s
ranch on Big creek.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

Our good German friend Sam Ker-
nan, of Ogallah, paid us visit last
Saturday and handed us a Havana,
saying. ''smoke, I'm grandpa-my
daughter. Mrs. Hillman, presented
Julius with a fine son December 49,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

We stated last week that the home
steaders on the Fort Hays reservation
had made peace with the state. The
when S. H. Dodge. editor of the Be-
lott Gazette and one of the regents of
the State Normal school interviewed
the homesteaders and adjusted this
matter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

There will be box supper at Mt.
Pleasant school house. District 26, on
Saturday evening, January 4, 1902, af-
ter the literary program. Ladies will
will please bring boxes filled for two.
Everybody invited. By order of Com
mittee
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

Tuesday evening all the churches
had their Christmas entertainment.
An enjoyable time was had, and all
the decorations were very pretty, and
the older ones were repaid for their
trouble by the happy faces of the chill
dren- All the programs were nicely
rendered and the music was excep-
tionally nice.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

Wa-Keeney had another close call
from the fire fiend last Monday fore
noon- The fire bell started everybody
on the double quick but by the time
we arrived at the scene of the fire it
had been put under control. The fire
was in FL. NJ. Davidson's store.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28
John a. MEL SON,

WANTED TRUSTWORTHY MEN AND
women To travel aud advertise for old estab-
iish-d house. of solid financial standing. Sal
airy SIoU "a year and expenses. all payable in
cash NO canvassing required Give refer
enceS and eucioss self-addressed STAN ped
envelope Address Manager. 355 Caxton
Bldg. Chicago
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

Last Saturday A. V. HixSon remem-
bered us with some of the finest we'd
ding cake we have tasted in years.
The baker of that cake deserves hon
est praise for it was indeed an elegant
lot of cake and they have our sincere
thanks.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs John Chalk arrived
Tuesday morning from Ellsworth tt
spend the holidays with their parents
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

Christmas is past and those who
have made at least one heart lighter
or one life IA little brighter and have
the true Christian spirit of giving
have gift that cannot be purchased
with money.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

Miss Courtenay Morgan's splendid
production of the celebrated play
East Lynne with a-large cast. elab-
crate scenery and magnificent stage
effects, VIII be seen at the @. A. r..
hail. Ellis, Wednesday, January 10.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

w. e. Olson " Son have the largest
and finest lot of spring vehicles ever
shipped to this place. 1t will do any
body good to look at their fine assort-
ment.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

Those who have IA flock of good lay
Ing hens are in luck as eggs are still
quite high.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

Curt Redmond, of Banner, was il
the city Monday looking for an Xma.
present for his best girl
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

We defy competition in farm
wagons and spring vehicles. Style up
to-date and quality the best. Pleased
To show goods any and all times w.
G. Olson Il Son.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

Rev. Browns daughter Ruth came
up from Havs Monday evening to visit
friends.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

w. S. Mead shipped his horses to
Cove county for LIE winter. Mead
says there is lots of feed in Cove
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

Card of ThankS-Mrs. A @. Lord
and family wish to express their
heartfelt thanks TO their friends who
kindly assisted US in our late bereave-
ment
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

George Schaeffer's little daughter
won horse at the rattle Saturday.
She drew No. 1 and it was gratis
number and was the number that won
the horse. She sold the horse for SO.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

Mrs. Il. A Rea's little daughters
from Hays have been visiting during
the holidays.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

For Sale-Fine section of land, we'll
waJered, 100 acres of alfalfa land. In
QuIre at this office.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

The Christmas windows are begin
ming TO be emptied of their holiday
goods.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

Married-Sunday. December %, at
the home of John Meow in Graham
county-Mr. Il. G. Bell and Miss Ar
tie &. Franklin, both of Graham
county, Rev. Clemens officiating
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

Our efficient clerk, Miss Carrie
Mumert, is spending her holidays
with her sister, Mrs. Allen, of juno
tion City.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

Report of school District No. % for
month ending December 20: Number
of pupils enrolled, 8; number of days
taught, Is; average daily attendance,
TO. Pupils neither absent or tafdy.
Mary and Rosy Zeman. Pupils tardy
once but not absent: Frank and Ar
thur Zeman, Nina, Mary and Ollie
Neff. Visitors: Mrs. j. Zeman, Mrs.
e ID. Neff, BERTHE Neff and Frank
Wanda. Frances Glenn. teacher
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

The LARGEST car OF WHEAT that was
ever shipped out of Wa-keeney was
shipped by Diebold on Thursday Ca
pacity 80, $50 pounds.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

Charley Ward, clerk in Davidson's
store, left Tuesday evening for the
eastern part of tue state to spend the
holidays with relatives.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

A. V. Hixson and son John Of Ogal-
lab and w l.. Butler, of Phelps. ILL.,,
made us an agreeable call last Satur-
day
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

A number of Wa-Keeney boys VIII,
work with the q. p. well gang, spen
Christmas at home.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

Last Monday was d spring like day
but Tuesday was more like winter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28
THE TOPEKA DAILY HERALD.

The New Paper at the Capital to Start
ON Ja1y LIST
The Topeka Daily Herald will be-
gin publication July 1st- 1t will be a
clean. readable evening newspaper
with all the local, state and general
news 1t will be Republican in poll
tics and devoted to the interests of
Kansas Subscription price by mail,
30 cents per month, $50 per year.
Send subscriptions to
THE HERALD.
Topeka, Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

George Schaeffer presented his wife
with a handsome piano for Christmas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

The wedding set for Christmas
didn't materialiZe. Cause: The girl
changed her mind.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

Miss Hattie Kirby is attending the
Teachers association in Topeka.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

G. }. Ferris left Tuesday morning
to spend the holidays in Kansas City.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

High Shaw returned from his visit
to Chicago, Tuesday evening.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

Wa-KeeneY lodge a. o. q. w. will
meet next Tuesday evening. Every
member should be present.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

w. c. Olson has returned from his
trip to Texas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

Turkeys brought low price this
week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

The celebrated New Tiffin and Peter
Schuttler wagons for sale by W. c.
Olson & Son.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

John S. Dawson, of Topeka. spent
Sunday with his brother-in-law, III. F.
Kline.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

The Banner Sunday school had fine
Christmas tree and entertainment.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

Everybody invited to the dance at
the American Tuesday evening.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

spent Christmas with home folks at
Gradan.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

New Years ball at the American
| next Tuesday evening.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

See II. r. Kline for farm loans. Of
fee with WORLD.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

Tom Hiskey has charge of Ferris
undertaking business during his alb
Sence.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

j. r. Guilbert was up from the
blackberry last Monday on tax bust
ness.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

Postmaster Hickman was down
from Collyer Monday on important
business.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

Fl. 0. Hodges, who has been sick
for some time, is very much improved.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

Pay us-we need COIN
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

e. G. Bestor was over from Morland
this week visiting his family.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

Published oy requestl-In regard to
Ordinance No 80, published in THE
WORLD December I, 1901, agents
should remember that the highest
court in the land has decided that
"any law of any state is null and void
which imposes a tax or license upon
peddlers, book agents, canyassers.
drummers, or the like, by whatever
name called. who solicits orders for
products or make sales of goods from
house to house All such special Ii
cense or tax laws have been declared
unconstitutional by the United States
Supreme court, and any law officer
who attempts to enforce them is in
dividually liable for damages. s.
EDITOR WoRLD-It is my sad duty
to write about the death and burial
OF Laura Brabb, wife of C. Brabb.
She was sick about one week. Died
December 21, buried December % in
the Ogallah cemetery. A host of
friends being present, funeral services
being held at the grave. Her illness
was one of much pain and suffering,
but reconciled to God and ready to 90.
saying all was right between her and
God Two little baby boys buried
with her one on each arm. Several
times before her death she held con-
versations with her little daughter
who died about one year ago in her
NTH year whose little spirit came to
comfort her mother. Sister Brabb
will be missed from the church, the
nome and community. She was de-
voted to her home and children. She
DIED in her 9th year, leaving a hus-
band and little girl, and a host of
friends to mourn her loss. F. E.
GUNcKEL
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28
Mrs. Moore and family spent Christ
mas at Grinnell

Mrs. Moore and family spent Christ
mas at Grinnell
Mrs F. Danford is visiting her son
and daughter this week.
e. G. Bestor was over from Morland
this week visiting his family.
Fl. o. Hodges, who has been sick
for some time, is very much improved.
The Banner Sunday school had ii fine
Christmas tree and entertainment.
j. r. Guilbert was up from the
blackberry last Monday on tax bust
ness.
John ). Dawson, of Topeka. spent
Sunday with his brother-in-law, III. F.
Kline.
Tom Hiskey has charge of Ferris
undertaking business during his alb
sence.
Frank Kline, the real estate man,
spent Christmas with home folks at
Gradan.
Postmaster Hickman was down
from Collyer Monday on important
business.
The celebrated New Tiffin and Peter
Schuttler wagons for sale by w. c.
Olson & Son.
The wedding set for Christmas
didn't materialiZe. Cause: The girl
changed her mind
A number of Wa-KeeneY boys who
work with the U. p. well gang, spent
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-12-28

Mrs. F. Danfurd is visiting her son
and daughter this week
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-05

going the rounds of his route. when he
delight in annoying him whenever OPP
portunity offers. The dog came up very
close behind and the postman let fly
savage kick, which missed the dog en-
tirely, but sent the carrier to mother
esrtu and his mail-pouch flying to the
same place. but in another direction. Re
covering himself and his pouch he has
tened on not daring TO look back at
several Young ladies. who he felt sure
were convused with laughter: but his
good wife had TO sew up large rent
in his trousers that night.
Perhaps the pustman who goes out into
the country and tbs outlying suburbs
have even i worse time OF it. The peopis
there keep Il great many dogs. and of The
worst kind too and frequently the car
riers have TO stand at the front gate and
wait for some one to- come and get the
mail. or actually risk life and limb by go
ing into the yard in the performance OF
their duty 1t does seem to us that the
dog-ownsns people might show JUST a
little NOR consideration for the men who
come daily to their homes bringing the
that they might just well leave the
dog behind as to bring him 10 the front
door and when they do come with tdnu1
that they might at least speak to then,
and punish them too. Ii necessary in or
der that the pestman may depart in peace
and safety.
This is not intended as a cou1pIafnt but
owns a dog n little mere thoughtful OF
the pest~an's welfars.we shah feel ar1i-
ply repaid for writing tfis article.
CITY POSTMAS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-05
STIRRING FINISHES AT AQuEDUCl
Three Fayorites aud One WeI-Ralked Second
Choice the Winners.
(By Associated Prcss.)

NEW YORK. Nov. 4.-Close and stirring
finishes marked the racing at Aqueduct
to-day. Three favorites and one we'll
backed. second choice won. The weather
was clear and bright. The 1avorites to
succeed We're Trebor Bowen and Marc
then. Unmasked Won the, Woodmere
Handicap in hard drive by a neck from
May w. Summarizes:
First race-the ;N.oodmere. seven fur
longs-Unmasked (6 to y first: May w.
05 to y second. Ben Med. Hui. q to -
third. Time. LIZ IS.
Second race-mle aud seventy yards
Trebor /. tos3 first, Mercer q to, ., sec
ond, Fata!st G to y third. Time, IS
..-ird raee-five and half furlonss--
Dewey {, to u first Early Eve.54 to y
second, Geneseo go to y third: Time.
/ :OS. ,
Fourth race-mile anda sixteenth, SELF
ing-Bowent g TO - first. Sweet Tooth G.
to - second, Alard G to y third. Time,
i:4S Is.
Fifth race-rnilei and seventy yards
Joy Maker o. to y first, Fonsoluka Is to
y seconG.s Arrah Gwan G to u third.
Time, 1:4S-5-S.
Sixth race-nile and seventy yards
Marothen (5@to y first. K;ngssette @ to
y second, Surmise 6 to y third. Time,
AS So
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-05
H..SlDNEY, ~ R..MACON, 6.
Hampdeu- Sidney Wins The Eastern lrter;cI-
legiate hemriOnship.
Especial Dispatch to The Tunes

ASHLAND. VA. Nov. 4.-Hampden-
Sidney won the game of football with
Raid opll-Macon here this afternoon by
score of y to 6, thereby also winning
the championship of the Eastern DIVE
sion Of the intercollegiate League. The
game was well PLAYED and was inter-
eSting from start to finish.
Randolph Macon kicked off to the
twenty-yard line and Harpden-S Sidney
getting the balkadvanced alter several
downs to the center line, when they lost
the ball on downs Randolph-Macon also
lost the ball on downs, Which was sub
sequently the fate of Championships
after two y downs Randolph Macon
kicked the ball to the lten-yard line.
Hampden- Sidney gettingithe ball, Graham
stole around Randolph acon's left end.
and made a. beautiful run of a hundred
Yards for a touchdown Goal was Kicked
score. 6 to Q.
IIampden Sidney. next made another
touchdown in the one-two-three order.
The first half closed with score IL to Q.