The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-02-13

Tor a boy to learn the printing trade.
Can anyone explain why such boys
are 50 hard to find? A few years ago
well-nigh every youths ambition was
to learn the art preventative with the
hope of some day becoming great
editor" The belief then was that
next to being born IN log cabin, a
boys most suspicious beginning con-
sisted IN his early association with
paste pot and Office towel, and every
youngster whose aspirations scared
above the curbstOne made haste to
take advantage Of one or the other OF
these requisites to successful career.
! However. the office Of printers devil
seems to have fallen into dlsrepute
since the good old days Of our grand
fathers, until now it isditlicult TO find
boy willing to undergo the kicks
and violent language of the modern
foreman for the attainment Of posi-
BILE distinction in the days to come
Now he begins by delivering groceries
and ends by owning department
store, or finds his occupation in ped
ding bottles which he finds in the
alley, and ultimately becomes a great
druggist. While it cannot be denied
that there is an odium of more or less
fragrance eucircling the once popular
occupation of printers devil, it is
through no fault Of their own that
| this unfortunate state of affairs exists,
and those who have personally known
the successive ncumbents of the Office
for many years can testify to their
sterling worth and admirable quail
ties 1t is hoped that remedy for
this condition may soon be found and
that our much abused functiOnary
may be speedily restored to the lofty
position he once occupied in the public
eye.
Mr.. L. Starkey and family left last
Thursday for northeastern Ohio,
where they will make their home. We
are sorry to see good citizens like the
Starkeys leave this locality. However
we do not think they will stay away
many wears. After a man has lived
in this genial climate for number
of years he is not likely to enjoy the
rigOrS OF northern OHIO.
Buschert & Williams have received
small slice OF the prize money offer
ed by the American Tobacco company
in a guessing contest on the number
of cigars the United States collected
revenue upon during the month of
Der, 1902, Their share Of this
prize capital was $25.
Mr.. G. T. Mather, of GAINESVILLE,
Iowa, is visiting his daughter Mrs.
lG,C, Wyatt, living south of town.
Mr.. Mather likes to slip down into
.his salubrlous climate TO spend a
portion of the winter.
Mr.. Snow has returned FROM ms
eastern trip. He has been east to puf-
chase large and up to-date stock of
goods for his store here. IS
Invest in Chanute property quick
before the big spring advance. Brick
Ter Bros. can sell you bargains in
houses or vacant lots.
For SALE-A good second hand
sewing machine for sale cheap To-
quire at this ofiice.-NELLIE LARRICK
r. G. Rawlings is home from his
eastern trip. He will now talk oil
awhile aud boom the development.
Brickler Bros. need more farms list.
ed with them for sale. Let US sell
yours for you.
The spring weather will insure re-
newed and increased activity in the
oil field about Chanute.
The ninth grade pupils are now
distinguished by red stripe across
the palm.
Our old friesd George Smith, OF st.
Paul, was in the city the first OF the
week.
JAS. E. SHOEMAKER, dentist,
Office in Tutcher q Alexander bldg.
FOR RENT-Some good farm land
near town. j. w. THOMAS.
Superintendent Sailors is doing bust
ness 10 this locality this week.
Born. on Feb. 9. to Mr.. and Mrs. ].
W. Guthrie, a son.
When you get good thing pass IL
On.-Ninth grade.
The grounding is an unreliable
weather prophet.
Alexander's. Il
Money to loan.-D. NJ. Kennedy.