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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-25
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WANTED:-2OO cords of wood
CARL LARUE at the Feed Mill.
Good shoes for the Christmas stock
ings.-Shimeall Clothing Co.
Dempsey Smith of Almena visited
relatives and friends in this city last
Thursday.
Every man needs a cravat some
time-ChristmaS ii m e.-Shimeall
Clothing Co.
Meals 20 cents at the Blue Front
Restaurant four doors north Of First
National Bank.
Twenty-One Thousand rabbits want
ed, quick! Boys, get move on you.
Dogs, quick Bring them in to
j. d. Couch.
G. B. Lane reports a good opening
of business. He has we'll selected
stock of goods, and doubtless will in
tereSt anyone desiring furniture.
Miss Townsley who has been attend
home for the Christmas vacation.
The entire family are highly elated to
have her with them again after an
absence of four months.
J. H. Kennedy of Crystal was in
town Friday. Mr.. Kennedy has been
having a good run in the carpenter
trade, having just finished large
school building in district No. %.
His work is satisfactory.
Judge Beall of Woodruff was in
town the latter part of last week on
legal business, being connected with
a case between parties in his section.
The judge is now located on his ranch
in Granite township and finds life on
farm very beneficial after series
of years on the bench.
The Blue Front Restaurant is now
! in shape to give you first class meal
for 20 cents, also pays special atten-
| tiOn to lunches and short orders.
Baking in connection. We will be
! pleased to serve you. Four doors
north of First National Bank. Open
till II O'Clock at night.
b. A. BARRETT. Proprietor.
A small fire occurred last Thursday
night, destroying the cribs just west
of the Presbyterian church, belonging
to Clyde Bickford, and the contents
of about forty tons of straw belonging
to Carl La Rue. The cribs were quite
old and not of much value. Mr.. La,
Rue counts his loss about $3.50.
The Marvin Camp of NJ. w. A. is in
thriving condition. The new officers
are: Venerable consul, Archie Gibbs
worthy adviser, John Brown; banker
G. w. Quanz: clerk, /. D. Thornton
physician, w. G. La Rev; Waterman
]. E. Scrivener; sentry, E. King; es
cort, Willard Keeten. The regular
meetings are held on the first anC
third Saturday of each month. Or
every 3rd Saturday a supper is given
This is keeping enthusiasm up to the
highest notch.
The K. of P. lodge in this city last
Thursday elected officers for the en-.
suing term. The following are the
names: Chancellor commander, A
w. Robertson; vice chancellor, r. +
Stinson; prelate, L. MatteSon; master
of finance, G. NJ. Arnold; master OF
exchequer, Irving Rogers; master al
arms, II. G. Bickford; inner guard, l.
Strodbeck; outer guard, w. 81. Ran
som; trustee @. a. Lewis. Installation
will take place on January 9Th, 1908
The presence of every member is de
sired at that tlWe.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-25
NJ. d. Norris is very sick.

Mrs. c. B. Lane will spend her holt
day vacation visiting her parents in
Omaha.
John Bissen has rented the proper
ty of j. D. Heacock and will reside
there for short time.
The Strain family are enjoying a
reunion. All of the children except
John are here once more.
Earl Larkin and Della Matteson
came in from Crystal Tuesday to do
some Christmas shopping.
J. y. Heacnck went to Fairbury
"Wednesday morning for a holiday
visit He will be gone for some time.
Every business man IN Phillipsburg
has been very busy this week. Tax
paying time and Christmas come close
together and both bring people to
| town.
J. G. Nichols regards a HooSier
sleigh as curiosity in this country
! The writer's attention was called to
one in town Monf'3y nv Mr.. Nichols
and it. is certain thar hey are made
Sonaew hat in he hack ii ,'vte.
Rev HaS-ard viii hold special
Christmas services at the Baptist
church Sunday morning and New
Years services in the evening.
Special music at both services. A
cordial invation is extended to all.
John Thomas is getting to be the
proprietor of quite stock farm. He
has nice herd of registered cattle
made up of both the hereford and
short horn stock. High grade stock
is the most profitable kind to raise.
Every up to date farmer as well as
his city friend, if he have the advan-
tage Of rural delivery mail service,
ought to have good daily paper.
Don't fail TO take advantage of the
Herald's great newspaper bargain
offer. Don't forget that the orders
must be made before Dec. 9th, 29th
or Both.
The pupils Of the PhillipSburg
schools have established pretty pre-
cedent by beStoing upon their teachers
some Christmas souvenirs. Each
teacher was remembered by the pu-
pills of their respective departments.
1t came as pleasant surprise to each,
and the bond of union between teach
er and pupil will certainly become
more close because of this action.
Saturday morning it was reported
that blizzard was headed this way.
Later it was reported that the storm
wonld pass west of us. So it did,
only the edge of it seeming to reach
thiS.far east. Farther west the storm
was quite severe. The trains west of
GOodland were SnOwDound and traffic
seriously delayed. Passenger train
no which should have reached Phil
lipsburg Saturday morning bout 1880
arrived Sunday evening about 8
O'Clock. The tracks have been cleared
and traffic resumed again.
Phillips County students home for
the vacation are, Misses Allie Morse
and Hahenkratt of this city, Misses
Mary Veeh and Lizzie Price of Stuff
CART, Mr.. Robert Wynn and Misses
Oda Hoy. Genevieve Arnold of Long
Island, all attending the OTTAWA
University. John Hahenkratt of
Topeka and Ed Lynch student of
medical colledge at Kansas City are
also at home. They will enjoy the
vacation and their friends are all
glad to see them again. After vaca-
ton we will be glad to know that
they are all pursuing their work with
renewed vigor, bringing credit to
themselves and honor TO the county.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-25
LOCAL MENTION.

wv. Wilson of Marvin was in the
I city Thursday.
d. Estep who lives near Logan was
a city visitor Friday.
Paramount values at split prices.
-Shimeall Clothing Co.
G. A. Mitchell came down from
Glenwood one day last week.
C.L. Judd remembered the Herald
office when in town last Thursday.
Get your dinner at the Delmonico
restaurant, best in the city for zoe
u. w. Haining of Crystal was a
business caller at this Office Friday.
A. f. Walker, one of the Prairie
View merchants was city visitor
Friday.
George Abbott came down from his
home near the Grow postof1ce last
Thursday.
A tin sword tickles the boy, new
suit keeps him warm.-Shimeall
Clothing Co.
Miss Johnson, one of our faithful
instructors will spend her holiday
vacation at her home.
Oysters cooked in any style at the
Delmonico restaurant. We get them
direct from Baltimore.
Our prices and values wish you
and gives you merry Christmas.
-Shimeall Clothing Co.
Mrs. G. E. Nelson and Miss Blanche
Gebhart will spend their vacation In
Kansas City. They left Tuesday
night.
Miss Jenkins, teacher of the gram
mar department of our public schools,
left for her home in Lindsborg, Fri
day night.
Albert White and wife who live
near Agra, were In the city Thursday,
having business to transact with the
county treasurer.
C. Jensen and T. Peterson, rustling
farmers Of Crystal township were in
town last Thursday. They found
time to call at this office.
II you are going to be married, do
it in the most approved style. The
Herald wilLsupply you with the latest
and best wedding stationery.
Come in or send in and take advan-
tage of our clubbing offer with the
Topeka Daley Herald. You seldom
get such a newspaper bargain as this.
e. d. Murray and wife were in town
zone day last week doing their Xmas
shopping. Mr.. Murray also had an
account to settle with the county
treasurer.
The family of David Close of Pratt,
Kansas, former residents of Phillips
burg, will spend their holiday vaca-
tion visiting friends and relatives in
this city.
j. g. Dielman of Luctor, and Mr.
Milenburg, Prairie View merchant
were In town Thursday, interviewing
the county treasurer. This office &C
knowledges pleasant call.
A young man took up his abode
with the family of w. d. Granger
last week. If every thing continues
lovely, IS it will, be will remain with
them for twrnt y-ore years.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-25

Read the HERALD.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-16
CASES IN
CITY COURT

For several days past the workhou,e
people have been inquiriIg as to the
whereabouts OF John Malavan. He
repairs the shoes but for the past two
weeks has not been in his usual
haunts. He registered at the police
station last night on the charge Of
drunkness. This mornng in the
City Court Judge Cochran gave him
an order to cross the border to Green
bank for thirty days.
John II. Watson, ,colored was charg.
ed by boy named George Renner
with the larceny Of % cents in cur.
rency. He stated that he gave a
quarter to get changed.
Alexander McNitt, colored, .estI.
fed that the man that got the money
was colorel man who sailed today
On torpedo boat.
Maggie Watson WAS fined So for
corner lounsing.
James Mcilahon was fined s. and
costs for harborIns An unregistered
dog.
Mablc G. Dudley pleaded guilty to
di3ordcrly conduct il the park and
the inc was S. and costs.
Margaret Mcmahon failed to answer
to the charge of trcspass and the case
went over for month.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-16
Alta cked BY A st BeDari

Elltim)re. Mi JlIy lj.-IDn
Frank c. Wachter and his daughter
Miss Hattie {. Wachter, bitten last
night by large st. Bernard dog at
the hume Of the Congress man, were
both somewhat better today, and
thus far no alarming symptoms have
developed. The body Of the dog has
been transferred to the City llgsD,tat
where 1t will be examined for tra,es
OF rabies. Should 1t be proved taat
the animal was mad, the Congress-.
nan and his daughter VIII submit to
treatment.
Mss Hattie was playing with
another dog In the yard, wien SUD.
denly tbs st. Bernard sprang at her
vita a fierce growI and sunk hl.
teeth in her arm. The Congre ssman
forced his fist Eafway lown the
dogs throat before he cGu,l break
the brute's hold. and instructed the
girl 20 run into the house. TIE st.
Bernard next turned On his master
and bit hIm on both hands. During
the struggle Mrs. Wacbter defended
herself against the dog by means 1t
the rocking chair The dog was
finally beaten of, and Officer Carr.
gan killed the animal with b.s
re vO!yer.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-16

the views at Mr.. Ewart, who q few
raosreu.s before was speaking in
behalf Of the entire court and the
taxpayers, but uow in the Interests
OF the Republican party only.
Mr.. Elliott desired to adjourn fof
a week. but his motion was lost By
a vote oi 4 to 3. Mr.. Meggtnsou
and Mr.. Chaudler called Tor a
settlement Of the question, saying
they were prepared TO remain un.
til midnight. The third ballot then
was takss. resulting as follows
Kelley, 4; Simmons, 3. The tive
Democratic members voted with
Messrs. Chandler and Megg gginsou.
Chairman Willitts then declared
Mr.. Kelley elected janitor. and he
will enter upon his duties immedi.
ateIy.
Mr.. Chandler called for action on
his resolution introduced week
ago to pay the capitatiou tax COL
lectors in tull up to July lst.
Mr. Ewart SAID that before vot.
ing on the question he would like to
have the opinion of the courts at.
torney. Mr.. Conrad said in his
opinion, it is the bouui duty of the
court to pay their salaries quarter.
ly, when they become due. II there
is any lrregularity Oh the part OF
the collectors. if they fail to do
their duty, the suretles and bonds
OF the collectors can b: proceeded
against. There could be no war.
rant for the holding up OF the
salaries Of the collectors under the
law. Mr.. Conrad stated.
Mr.. Chandler then called for the
question, and the resolution was
adopted without dissent, although
some Of the members failed to vote.
So Collectors Mccoy and Bullock
will get their salaries.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-16
In the Un,tei States Court.

The Federal grand jury returned
no indictments yesterday and report.
ed back for duty this morning at l !
o'clock. In addition 10 some OF the
men who secured naturalization
papers and who refused TO testify
against Lemon it is understood that
a number OF indictments Will be
considered bearing on conspiracy
charge growing out Of the naturali.
zation frauds and that another
Italian who figured in obtaining pa.
pers for Italians who were supposed
to he at work at Bellevue and Wood.
dale.
In the trial of the Frank Kne Gland
Machine Company OF Pittsburg VS.
the johnson Forge Company, Isaac
W. Frank was stll on the stand
when court adjourned Yesterday af.
tcrnocn. At the session OF the United
states Court this morning the same
witness was en- the stand. IN cross,
examination by Mr.. Nields he sad
the blue prints were sent to the John.
son Forge Company with the swift.
ness which brains aud men could do.
Court was delayed half an hour BY
the absence of James II. Baton. a
junior who was delayed by the troll
ley cars from Delaware City.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-16
DOTS.

The work on the rustic pavilion
in Rockford Park was started yes.
terday. 1t is expected it will be
completed by the last of this month.
Letter carriers John Lutz and
Otto Miller are the owners of \
handsome naptba launch which
they have named ''Nymph." Tho
boiler, is rs feet long, feet inche.
beam, and feet deep and car
carry Is persons. The engine is 8
horse power.
The house at No. $40. East Elev.
enth street was fumigated to-day
and the quarantine lifted.
The Wilmington boys defeated the
red star Jr., by the score of l3 to 8.
1t was the champion team of Del.
aware OF the age Of l2years old. send
all challenge to Bennie Willman 2Os
West Second Street.
There Will be gospel service at
Alliance Hall, 6l0 Adams Street, to.
morrow evening at 7.45 led by Chas.
McKaig.
Dr.. Lowber, Secretary OF the
State Board Of Health says tha
Buard will act on any request OF
the Wilmington Board Of Health 10
quarantine Chester
The evening Republican., 1902-07-16
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EYYs uDu Ouitry tiiph

Eggs ave not as hi Oh as they have
been IN previous years at this time OF
the year Hen fruit has been COM
handing from 20 TO 2j cents dozen
for month past, with the prices in =
Clned to stiffen before the month is
out.
Chickens which have been selling
eor 45 so cents II piece now bring
from SO to 10 tents. Spring chickens
bring 60 TO 20 cents each, such as
Are used for brOiGrs Even at their
prices the market is not oycrstcckel
with poultry. SdLter has not kept
up with the advance in prices AMI
has been selling for several market
days past from 20 to IS cents a
pound.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-16
LIGHTNING
=
STRIKES HOUSE

Lightning played peculiar pranks
yesterday afternonn around the
Ta!lsy house opposite the Riverview
Cemetery. It finally passed through
the pump shed, Travelled along the
wire used as close line and split
a large walnut tree. Mrs. Jennie
Barkley was affected by the light.
ming and had the peculiar sensation
Of seeing the large ball of fire roll by
the window and then pass through
the pump shed. s.s-
When seen at her home this morn
ing Mrs. Barkley said: ut was a
very peculiar occurance, shortly be.
fore s O'Clock heavy black cloud
came out and went to the yard and
brought in some sick guinea hens I
thought rain was going to fall but
none came. As | entered the kitch-
en- and reached the stove binding
sensation came over me. Then I
felt the heat on my left side and saw
the big ball of fire presumably three
feet in circumference, rolling out
side the window. My side and arm
felt as if needles were being driven
into me. A pain came in my heart
and although have been afraid of
lightning stood there without fear
and saw the ball of fire as it rolled
through the pump shed. l went to
the shed and picked up a kitten that
had been tossed to the roof. l then
discovered that the ball of fire after
goining out the door traversed
along the line that was used as
clothes line. 1t tore from the shed,
shattered the corner and then split
the tree.
In answer to questions Mrs Bark.
ley stated that 1t was her belief
that the lightning had travelled the
te!ephone wirs for the phi in the
house ia out of service to-day.
Then the ball traversed along tho
rod from the building and
rolled along as described in her
statement. Mrs. Barkley is mono
the worse of her experience to-day
during the night she suff'
cred from the pain in her heart and
the needle sensation in her side and
and arms. But says Mrs. Bark
ley "the next time balls of fire como
along this way l hope there will ba
plenty OF rain accompanying it."
The evening Republican., 1902-07-16
Oid Fellows Sports

The events and the prizes to be
awarded the winners at the Odd
Fellows sports which are to held at
Shellpot Park on Saturday after.
noon follows:
Baby show, coach for the hand.
somest baby, donated by J. aud
J. N. Harman; rope walk over
water, fne silk umbrella, donated
byJ Il, Mullin and Son; base ball
game petween Red Men and Odd
Fellows; a handsome MorriA
chair to be donated to the winning
team by t. l.. Peacock.
Three legged race, prize bicycle
pants by J. Warren Bullen, Shot put,
straw hat by G.. Z. Dubell:
Heel to toe race, straw hat by II.
B. Springer; 100 yard dash, base
ball glove, by N. W. Vandcver; pie.
eating contest, 800 by Columbia
Lodge L. o. o. F.; prize waltzing,
alarm clock by S. H. Baynard.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-16
THE WEATHER.

In the Middle States and New Eng.
land TO day clear weather will pre-
vail with cooler temperature and
westerly winds
On Thursday, fait and warmer
weather, will prevsll With westerly
winds. ~"
On Friday fair to partly cloudy
weather will prevail. and warmer.
The thermometer at W. G. Taylor q
drug store 3O2 King street today reg.
ed as follows:
7o'clock 10 O'Clock lo'clock
IS Is "a
The evening Republican., 1902-07-16
Big Explosion Felt at Harrisburg

Harrisburg, Pa, July 16.-A ter
rife explosion heard within radius
of nine miles of this city, occurred
early this morning. What caused
the explosion could not be deter
mined. Buildings throughout the
city were shaken and windows rat.
tied. The report was 80 plain and
the tremor through the buildings
SO great that at the Traction Com
panys Offices it was thought that
an effort was being made to blow
open the safes.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-16
Orphans Court.

In Orphans Court this morning,
Sarah X. Handy was appointed
guardian of Charlotte p. Handy.
The Equitable Guarantee and
Trust Co. was appointed guardian Of
John W. Doughten, Jr.
Thomas Davis, trustee, made re-
turn of sale of real estate of Isaac
Need, which was confirmed.
James F. Kelley, administrator OF
Catharine Kelley, made return OF
sale of real estate, which was con.
firmed.
Mrs. Mary E. Burke was appoint.
cd guardian of the three children
of Michael Burke deceased. Mrs.
Burke was also given permission to
Sell the real estate of Michael Burke
She was represented by VIM. s.
Prickett,
The evening Republican., 1902-07-16
rlay Have Football Game

1t Is rumprcd that Wilmington Is 10
be represented the coming season by
a crack professional foot ball team.
Where The grounds will be situated
xho viii be at the head OF the team
is not known as yet. 1t is said that
Russell, the Wilmington A. A. base
bail teams crack fielder and McCor.
mick and Bray who are playipg on
the Atlantic City team.
All Of the above men stand 10 the
front ranks as foot ball players and
have played on some OF the best COL.
legs teams Ia the country.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-16
Arm Lacsrnted

Joseph Neidermaier, son Of Frank
Nicdermaler, this morning fell in Che
cog wheels OF the weaving machine
which was operating at Hand Y Bros.
silk mill, at 18th and Walnut streets,
and had his right arm lacerated. Flo
was taken to the Delaware hospital
where the wound was dressed.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-16
Gun Shot Struck q WOms

About O'Clock this morning Th1s.
S. Ronay discharged shot gun at
cats in his flower beds. A straygrain
Of shot entered the rear window of
No, Si5 West Seventh street and
struck Miss Agnes Welmuth on the
shoulder. DR.. Pyle was summoned
and dressed the wound which Is not
thought to be serious,
The evening Republican., 1902-07-16
Members are ALltltci

Bernard Donah0e S Bolrl Of Edu-
cation number from the second ward
has agltated other members by his
remarks in reference to the city being
-pbbed, a. he claimed under a recent
coal contract.
There is some question OF calling
upon Donahoe for IN xplanatIon OF
the matter.
This is nyt the first time that the
coal question has becu before the
board. Some months ago The charge
was made that the city was not get.
ting as much coal is II paid for, and
some members wanted the coal meas
ured, but this was deemed impossible
because their had been COal left over
in some OF the schools from the pre-
vious year and it was i'm possible to
SEPARATE IT,
The evening Republican., 1902-07-16
Oscar Stewart Deaf

Oscar R the le year old son Of j.
F. and Sallie Stewart, died on Tues
day, July 18th His funeral will take
place on Friday afternoon July ls at
3 o clock. lnterment will be made
in Wilmington and Brandywine cem'
etery.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-16
GARD RAHIltT

William D. Mullen and Mrs. Fl.
Stafford are stopping at the Hotel
Wellington, Atlantic City.
William Grant, with Il fellow stu
dent, is spending week at Penus-
grove N. J.
William d. MnIea Is r5gistere at
the Hotel Wellington. Atlantic City,
Mrs Henry stafford is spending
some time at the Hotel Wellington,
In Atlantic City,
Mrs. Grace c. Grifiltn Of Farming
ton is visiting her brother, II. d.
Griffith. Of No l0l7 West Seventh
street.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-16
Last Qay to Quality

To morrow VIII be the last day for
registration officers to qualify. There
still remains about 100 to qualify.
Those whG have been notified OF their
appointment and neglect to qualify
are subject to fine Of 500.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-16
This Is L ocu,t Year. Keen Them Out.

Buy screen doors window sci eens, and
screen wire At Lynchs. Doors complete for
hanging with screws and hinges from 900. 10
l.!a Three = y les to select from. window
| screen from zoo to 400. eaoh; grsoa or bla on
wire. lc. to &C. running footi msasure width
ing tape. and bring 10 with you. Lynoh.s
Largest Leading store i. W. corner Madiso q
and Four th streets. Telephones, ID. & A. 881a
Dal muryiA 700
The evening Republican., 1902-07-16
STATE or OHIO, CITY OF Toledo. ! ss
Lucas COUNTY,

Lucas COUNTY,
Frank J. Cheney makes oath tEat
he IS the senior partner Of the firm Of
i. j. Cheney X Co doing business in
the City of Toledo. County and State
aforesaid, and that sad firm will pay
the sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case OF
Catarrh that cannot be cured by the
use OF HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before NE and subscribed
in my presence, this 9Th day OF Dec
cmber, A. u. 1856.
~ A. W. GLEASON,
t,EAL Notary Pnblic.
iIal! s Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nahy ana acts directly on the blood
and mucous s"rteces pf the system.
hena tor Testimonials, free.
Address /. J. CHENEY & Co. To
ledo. o.
S"Id by Druggists, 75c.
llall's Family Pills are the best.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-16
The Scotland WOOlen Mills Co

at S14 Market are closing out their
selling samples to make room for
fall goods, which is their custom at
end of season. These goods consisl
of trousering and suit lengths and
they are Offering them at very low
prices made to your order.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-16
% and Do Likewise

English drivers Of heavy teams
carry crash towels with them and are
often seen wiping the perspiration
from under the heavy horse collars
thereby saving many q sore shoulder.
u. Webb
The evening Republican., 1902-07-16
MILLER RlL,NEN.

Rudolph G. Miller and Miss Mary
+. Rigney were married last even
ing at st Paul1 parsonage, by the
Rev. Father Hughes Immediate
relatives Of the family attended the
ceremony. Miss Martha Daley, Of
Philadelphia, was bridesmaid and
Henry Miller, Jr., WAS bo,t man.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-16
installation of Officers

The officers Of the Morning Star
Lodge No. 8 X. Of p. at Grubbs Land
Ing will be installed this evening by
Grand Chancellor Charles II. Llppin.
colt.