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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10
A small boy is never so industrious
IS when it is time to 60 to bed.

Thirty sticks OF dynamite were IN.
Intentionally left by some telephone
linemen on the farm of Claude Peters,
at Martinsburg, Pa. Thirteen of his
Holstein COWS found the dynamite, and
fought for its possession. There was
enough to 60 round, and give them
each a meal Of that explosive. This
was their last feast. for the thirteen
passed peacefully out of existence.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10
AssauIt md Beat Minister.

Webster City, Oct. 4.-E. M. Knox
and hve companions were arrested In
Randall for assault and battery upon
Rev. Paulshrod. Knox and his gang
OF rowdies beat the minister and
chased MIN about the streets OF Ran
DALI LecAuse he attempted TO quiet .
street hight IN which they were en-
Gagged The afIair has created q good
sized sensation. Nh
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

Defiance Starch IL put up IL ounce
In the package. 10 cents. One'tn =.
more starch for same money
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

In this world each of US mas ms
duty to perform. his part to act.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

We all feel honored when baby IL
named after us.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

-. f..vet;ve sromo Quinine Tablets. Al
1-,s.1.ts rsfn,d money IL It fails to cure. 10.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

Beware Of tine women who loves
money more than she loves love
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

A man has to learn many Things
after he is grown up.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

There is no such thing az III lot
tune: we always fall of our own 1ault.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

WHEN YOU BUY BLUEING @
insist on getting Russ Bleaching Blue DonY
take cheap imitation. All grocers, lOc,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

RUSS BLEACHING BLUE
should be in every home. Ask your grocer II"
it and take no substitute. l0c package. |
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

Everyboiy's liab,o TO itching piles. Hich
anA poSr, old and Dung terrible the lot
ture tkey suffer. Only one sure Uure.
poan's vintmsnt. Absolutely sa3sj sany
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Cnllul0D
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
"a thu Children's Home in New York. Cure
Feverishnsss, Bad Stomach, Teething w.
orders. move and regulate the Bowels ana
Destroy Worms. Over 5000 tsstimonisl -
At all druggists, 95c. Sample IR.s. Az
DIES Alien s. Olmsted, Leroy, n. \.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

A costly butterfly IS on exhibition
in the Museum of Natural History.
Central Park, New York. 1t cost its
former owner. the late DR.. StrecKer Of
Reading, Pa, about $4,000. This rare
insect is found only in Sierra Leone,
and the gentleman named had to fit
out an expedition and maintain it for
over two years, with no other object
than the addition Of the insect to his
collection.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

The Iowa STATE BYsrANDER is Tie
Oldest Afro-American journal publish
ed in Iowa. II was esta blished in 1894
and is read by nearly all the coiored
people of Iowa. We have correspon-
dents in the following towns:
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

do not believe Piso's Cure for Consnm1
t,on has an equal for coughs ana eo'os
John r. Boyer. Trinity Springs, Ind fep'l
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

Selfish people seldom laugh unless
they can do SO at the expense OF otn
ers. .' is
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

Prince Albert Of Thurn, Germany, IL
the greatest dandy in the world. He
wears a new suit of clothes every day
and keeps twenty tailors constantly
employed. His clothing annually costs
$4,000 Three ,neckties day are his
usual allowance-over 1000 year. He
revels in fine raiment and often
spends fifteen minutes at time ad.
miring his reflection in the mirror. E
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

Have due respect to the opinions o1
4 man, 3if5 4 ss5,a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

There Ia wide field for work IN tn 2 4
charity line. . VI fsa a n 4s n n
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

4 cat was never known to cry over
split milk,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-10
Curiey VS.. Gibson.

London, April I'm view of the
projected international pugilistic con-
tests to be heIu during the week of
the Coronation, the fight between
Will Curley and Jack Gibson, which
takes place tonight, is of interest to
sporting men on both sides of the wa
ter. The fight is to take place at
Newcastle and is scheduled for 20
rounds. Curley is considered one of
the cleverest of the little Fighters in
England having won over Patsy
Haley, Australian Billy" Murphy
and Nat Smith. When he visited
New York three years ago he lost a
decision to George Dixon after TWEEN
ty-hve rounds of hard fighting.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-10
NOTABLE MURDER TRIAL
Trial of Three Vanwormer Boys
for Murder of Uncle.

Hudson, N. Y, April THE trial
OF the three Vanwormer boys for the
murder Of their Uncle Peter a. Hal
lenbeck, wealthy farmer of Green
port, last Christmas, began in earnest
today. Interest all over the country
is attracted to the crime, which Is
considered one of the most remarkable
in recent years. Today will be given
to the selecting of jurors 1t is the
purpose of the District Attorney to
call the neighbors of Hallenbeck,
summoned after the crime, who will
describe the finding of the body of
the murdered man, and incidents,
connected with it. Mrs. Hallenbeck,
the aged wife of the victim, will go
on the stand in the murder trial.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-10
CONFERENCE OF MINERS
rlembers of National Executive
Board Meet,

Indianapolis, Ind, April MEM
bers Of the national executive board of
the United Mine Workers of America
gathered at the national headquarters
here today in response to the call of
President John Mitchell. While the
members of the board are reticent re-
garding the purpose Of the conference,
it is reported on good authority that
the anthracite situation in Pennsyl-
vania and the situation in the soft
coal fields Of Virginia and West Vir-
GINA, where strikes involving upward
Of 175, 900 miners are imminent, are
the important matters which will be
considered and acted upon at the
meeting.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-10
COUNTY DIRECTORY.

Chancery and Circuit Clerk, N. Bat
son; Sheriff, J. A. Moody; Treasurer,
W. W. Mitchell; Assessor, W. r..
Scott; Superintendent of Education,
81. Solly Smith; Surveyor, E. G..
Woodland.
Chancery Court, Second District
Chancellor, Stone Devauors. Regu-
lar terms, first Monda n January
and July, six days.
Circuit Court, Second District
Judge, T. A. Wood. Regular terms,
third Monday in April and October.
Walter A, Witty, District Attorney.
superintendent l, J. S. Moody;
Beat 2, P. E. Williams, President;
Beat 8, A. B. Lander; Beat 4, G. W.
Amacker; Beat 8, NJ. G. Blackwell.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-10
IN CARNEGIE'S HONOR
Society of American Authors to
Entertain.

New York, April 7.-The Society of
American Authors will entertain An
derw Carnegie at dinner at the Ho-
tel st. Denis this evening, on the eve
of his departure for his summer home
in Scotland. A discussion of Ameri-
can literature and art will be partioi-
pated in by William Ordway Par
fridge, the sculptor; Charles Sprague
Smith, uperintendent Of the Peoples
Institute; Melvil Dewey, State librar-
ian, and other men well known in art
literary and educational orioles.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-10
Gulf and ShIp Island Railway
Double Daily Mail
And Express Trains
FROM GULFpORT TO JACKSON.

Branch Line from Make to Lum-
berton and Columbia; also from Sar-
atogo to Laurel.
Close connections al Gulfport With
the Louisville and Nashville Railroad
for Now Orleans, Texas, California
and Mexico, also to Mobile, Louis
Vile, Washington and New York, and
all points on the Gulf Coast of Mis-
sissippi.
Connection at Hattiesburg with the
New Orleans and Northeastern Bail
road for Meridian and all points In
the North and East.
Connects at Jackson, its northern
terminus, with the Illinois Central
and Mississippi Valley and Little J..
Railroads.
J. 7. JONES, President,
Gulfport, Mis- 8
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-10
Latter Day Saints Conference.

Lamont, Ia, April .. delegates and
other visitors in large numbers have
arrived to take part in the general
conference of the reorganized Church
of Latter Day Saints, which opens
here tomorrow. Several of the coun-
tries Of Europa, as we'll as every state
and territory of the Union, will be
rep; iented. The large temple in
which the sessions are to be held has
been renovated and redecorated for the
oc easion. The conference will last
threeh weeks andmany easlres of i'm.
portance to the church vail come up
for consideration and action.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-10
TOADYING EMBASSY
Will Not Ask Congress to Pay Its
EXPENSES.

Washington, April 7.-As a result
of continuous public olamor against
the toadying special Embassy to the
coronation Of King Edward, the mem
bers Of the Embassy have announced
that they will pay their own ex-
penses, and Congress will not be cali
ed upon to pay for the pleasure and
sightseeing Embassy and their guests.
The British Government has informed
the United States that it will stand
the expenses of entertaining American
representatives at the coronation for a
period of two weeks. The courtesy
does not include wives of members of
the Embassy.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-10
CHURCHES.

Methodist--Rev. J. s. Parker, pas
tor. Services first and third Sundays
in each month. Sunday School $50
a. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday
night.
Baptist Church-Rev. 7. J. Dale,
pastor. Services second and fourth
Sabbaths. Sunday school 10 a. m.
Prayer meeting Thursday night.
Presbyterian Church-Rev: q. W.
Wallace, pastor. Services first Sab
bath in each month. Sunday school
10 a. m. Prayer meeting Tuesday
night.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-10
To Irr,gate In California.

Baltimore capitalists, headed by
General John GGl, president of the
Mercantile Trust and Deposit Com
pany. are to organize a company to de-
yelop an irrigation system to Califor-
MIA. II is said that 100000 has al
ready been put up and that tract OF
100000 acres in the Rialto Plateau,
San Bernardino county, has been Sc
ected for working.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-10
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.

Pine Tree Lodge, No. 96-Boyd
Smith, G. c.; J. r. Oliphant, V, c.;
J. H, Caver, Prelate; h. K. Rouse,
K. of R. & s.; II. E. Allen, M. of E.
]. W. Ford, NJ. of W; w. W. Lam
bert, NJ. at A.; E. Howard, o. G..
1. V. Enochs, 1. G..
b. K. Rouse was elected represen-
tative to the Grand Lodge which
meets at Gulfport this year.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-10
SOUTH CAROLINA INTERSTATE
AND INDIA EXPOSITION.

Charleston, S. c., Dec. l, 1901-June
l. 1902.
For above occasion, Queen & Ores
cent Route will sell round trip tickets
to Charleston at very low rates. Tick
cts on sale daily commencing Nov. 80,
1904, until May 81. 1902. Final limit
June 3, 1902. Ten day II, kets on sale
daily, Nov. 3Oth until May 81, 1902,
at greatly reduo ed rates.
For particulars call upon Agents
Queen & Crescent Route, or address
R. W. Bond, I. P. A,
Meridian, Miss
R. j. Anderson, A. G. P. A.,
New Orleans, La.
Geo. H. Smith, G. P. A.,
New Orleans, La.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-10

Seven days make enc week, and one
bottle OF Gao us COMPOUND, the Nour-
ishing Laxative Tonic, is guaranteed
to make one strong. Sold by J. N.
Gam. If
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-10

Rev. J. d. Rutledge, Blythesville.
Ark, says: "I suffered for years with
General Debility and Cactus Com
pound saved my life and increased my
weight 10 pounds" Sold by J. NJ.
Gam. tt
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-10

Andrew Carnegie says there is moth
ing in wealth beyond a competence.
And after he has had all this fun in
giving away millions! Hoot, mont
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-10

DR.. Erskine,' Cactus Compound,
the modern Laxitive Tonic, is guaran
teedito increase your weight. Sod
by J NJ Cam. If
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-10
N. O. & N. E. TIME TABLE.

The following schedule went into
effect Sunday, May 10th, 1901
No. l, Southbound, due. 6:17 m
Fast, soutnbound due $3.50 p m
s 1912 p m
i" 2 Northbound !" 9:43 m
Fast Northbound I'LL m
/" 6 8:37 N
Nos. l, 2, 8 and 4 carry mail.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-10
CITY DIRECTORY.

Mayor. G. Derby.
Tressurer-J. J. Scarborough.
Clerk-A. J. Maxey.
Msrshal-R, @. johnson.
Board of Aldermen-W. E. King,
Sr., Fl. E. Allen, J. H. Caver, n. Bat
son, W. T. Scott
DIR. Joyner, of Bsrdstown, Ark,
says: ST find DR.. Erskines' Cactus
Compound to be the most modern
remedy for Malaria Biliousness, puri-
flying and building up. [ have wit
messed magical results from this Laxa-
tive Tonic. Sold by J. NJ. Gam. If
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-10
GULF AND SHIP ISLAND r R,

The New Schedule.
The following schedule took effect
Sunday, May II, 1901:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-24
For A Good Road.

A COMMITTEES Of the Great Bend
Commercial Club met with Gus Selie
the Trustee. and Bob Bidleman the
Clerk of South Bend Township, Satur-
day evening and discussed the matter
of Matchmaking the road south of the
Arkansas river bridge. Partial plans
were formed, aud it looks as though
We wlllset that miserable stretch OF
sand road put in passable shape. It is
contemplated TO McAdsmize the cen
ter, Is feet wide. from the bridge to
Geo. Harris It being all in South
Bend township only in that township
ca n tax be levied to defray the ex-
peDse But there are large number
of farmers in the edge of Stafford. in
Com anche and South Liberty who have
signified willingness to contribute
towards the expense, and the Great
Bend mills and elevators, and business
men generally. will contribute Iiber
allv towards this much needed inn.
provement. Messis. Brinkman and
Moses Bros are ia correspondence with
the Santa Fe people to get low rates
on the stone required
Dr.. P. A. Pearson has shipped his
household goods to Great Bend and
the first of next week will find him
domiciled in that city and practicing
his profession in a new field. The
doctor and his estimable wife came to
this county about sixteen years ago
and since that time he has been con-
stantly with US practicing his profess
ion, in which he has been remarkably
successful. especially in obstetEical
work, of which ne has made something
of speciality. By his uniform cour-
tesy he has created host of friends,
and by his strict attention to business
he has accumulated a modest fortune,
| which places him in position to be
envied, where he can devote himself
to his profession from purely hu-
manItarian and scientific standpoint re-
CARELESS of the question of dollars.
| During his long residence in our midst
he has held responsible public positions
having been four years post master.
and county physician and health officer
for six years. during which time we
passed through smallpox epidemic.
| In this trying period he never shirked
| his obligation because it was disagree
able or might effect his other business,
but did his full duty regardless of per
sonal loss and Inconvenience. He will
| be greatly missed in this community
| people with whom he has decided to
| cast in his lot and to whom we take
| great pleasure in commencing him
both as a gentleman and physician.
I--Kinsley Graphic.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-24
Farmers Mill Nesting.

AT the annual meeting of the Farm.
ers' Mill & Elevator Co., Tuesday. the
following board of directors were elect
ed for the ensuing year: c. Hartman,
Jake thinner, Isom Wright. John
Donovan, Henry Mebrhof, D. c.
Luse, R. Steuri, VIM. Essmiller and
Geo. Hart. Mr.. Hartman was elect
ed president, and Jake Z,mmer secre
etary of the board.
The annual report of the managers
showed that the mill has done a good
business for the past year; the profit
for the last half year being 81, 6eI,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-24

Louis Kruckenberg WAS down from
near Heller, Tuesday. He says they
had from three to four inches of snow
e.. ere Monday,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-24

From four to six inches of heavy,
wet snow and rain combined. fell over
this section of country Monday fore
noon. bringing good cheer to all as it
was just what was needed on the wheat
fields BY Monday night half of it had
melted and soaked into the ground.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-24

+ G. L. Jones. of Hoisington, is stead
lily growing weaker. He is compelled
to rest in a sitting position, and it il
not thought that he will ever recover
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-24

Chas. Lundblade was called to ST
Joe. Mo-, Monday, on receipt of a tele
gram announcing that his brother Wa
in dying condition.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-24

The Royal Neighbors now meet
every "a Friday ia toe month at 3 pm
and every 4th Friday at 7:30 p. M, in
the WoOdmen hail.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-24

Mr.. and Mrs. w. e. De Motto lef
yesterday morning, for Topeka, her
Mrs. Denote will have surgica
Op0ratiOn.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-24

Dave Murphy was over from Hois.
ington Tuesday. He says the heavy
snow ditched Mo-. 2. train, neal
Clafin. Tuesday morning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-24

The water came down the Arkansaw
the other day. and now goodly
amount of it is pouring into the Cbev
anna bottoms The farmers on the
lower level will not have to move of,
however. for while
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-24

Martin Cone came home from Salt
Lake City, Utah, Wednesday. much
improved in health after his stay OF
several months out there.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-24

Mrs. Bland, Of Rice county. a cousin
of j. A. Bland and Mrs. A. l. Miller
Is visiting here this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-24

Foot ball, between Lakin and the
College teams, is the bill for Saturday,
on the G. N. G. grounds.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-24

About the incest thing going-the
snow going into the ground in the
shane of moisture.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-24

Rays barber shop was tpulled"
Monday night, on suspicion of it's be-
ing a poker dive. While some sports
were said to be caught in the act.
there was not sufficient evidence to
make a conviction
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-24

different Sizes. Inquire or address
j. E. VALERIUs, Film wood, Kans.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-24

DR.. Meade went to Topeka TIT
first on the week He will be back il
Great Bend before he locates perma
nently.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-24

| A couple of sleighs were on the
streets Monday forenoon; but the sled
ding did not last long, as the snow
melted rapidly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-24

You can now register as voter at
the Office of the probate judge, in the
court house.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-24

Sheriff Dick johnson was laid up
with quinsey few days this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-24

DR.. P. A Pearson and wife arrived
from Kinsley this week with their
household goods. and are getting in
stalled in their pleasant home in the
second ward-formerly the DR.. Meade
rRaidanca.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-24

81. Caro- returned Sunday from q
visit to the eastern markets
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-24

J. P. Popp, of near Sticknsy. was
transacting business in Great Bend
ThursdaV
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-01-24

SuOO over OkIduOuld pOl1UtCS. IL
is to be hoped that if he attempts
it he won't get swamped in the.
muck.-L. J. Gums Lawton,
Ok, News.
PUT'the spurs to 'em, Teddy
They nay buck and swanch
around considerable; they may
snort and lay back their ears,
and jump sideways. But that
is what you like to see. At the
proper time all the party serving
republicans will drop their tails
and fall in line for whatever the
boss broncho-busters say is good
for EN-. Dig 'em again, Teddy.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL COMMENT.
Geo. Mitchell was over from Hois>
ington Monday.
Dell McCurley was down from
Heller, Monday.
Mr. Pat Boughan was quite sick a
few days this week.
H. Caro- returned Sunday from a
visit to the eastern markets.
Sheriff Dick johnson was laid up
with quinsey few days this week.
J. P. Popp, of near Sticknsy. was
transacting business in Great Bend
Thursday.
You can now register as a voter at
the Office of the probate judge, in the
court house.
About the incest thing going-the
snow going into the ground in the
shape of moisture.
Mrs. Bland, of Rice county. a cousin
of j A. Bland and Mrs. A. l. Miller
Is visiting here this week.
Foot ball, between Lakin and the
College teams, is the bill for Saturday.
on the g. N, G. grounds.
For SALE-Four modern show cases,
different sizes. Inquire or address:
j. E. VALERIUs, Elm wood. Kans.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. De Motto left
yesterday morning, for Topeka, where
Mrs. DsMotte will have q surgical
operation.
The Royal Nsighbors now meet
every "a Friday ia the month at 8 pm
and every 4th Friday at 7:30 p. NJ, in
| the Woodmen hail.
Chas. Lundblade was called to St.
Joe. Mo-, Monday, on receipt of tele
gram announcing that his brother was
in dying condition.
Martin Cone came home from Salt
Lake City, Utah, Wednesday, much
improved in health after his stay of
several months out there.
DR.. Meade went to Topeka tire
| first Oh the week. He will be back in
| Great Bend before he locates perma>
nently.
| A couple of sleighs were on the
streets Monday forenoon; but the sled
ding did not last long, as the snow
melted rapidly.
| Persons wanting brick or stone work
done, sidewalks or payements laid
should get W. A. Rush to figure on the
work. See his ad. elsewhere in this
paper.
| DR.. P. A Pearson and wife arrived
from Kinsley this week with theil
household goods, and are getting in
stalled in their pleasant home in the
second ward-formerly the DR.. Meade
| residence.
Rays barber shop was 'spuiled'
Monday night, on suspicion of it's be-
ing a poker dive. While some sports
were said to be caught in the act
there was not sufficient evidence t.
make conviction.
The water came down the Arkansau
the other day. and now a goodil
amount of it is pouring into the Cbev
anna bottoms The farmers on th'
| lower level will not have to move off
however, for a while.
From four to six inches of heavy
wet snow and rain com AHMED. fell ovel
this section of country Monday fore
noon bringing good cheer to all as i
was just what was needed on the whoa
fields BY Monday night half of it hat
melted and soaked into the ground.
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