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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09
QUARTERLY REPORT
OF THE
COUNTY RINTEND OF
PUBLIC INSTRUCTIONS.

Quarter begins March 30. 1904 Ends
June p. 1904, Trego county, Kansas.
This report is to be made out and trans
mitted to the State Superintendent of Public
Instructions on the last Monday of March
June. September and December. and "a COPY
thereof filed with the county clerk for pub
certihes to the county commissioners that
these reports have been duly made and
transmitted as required by law.
l. Number of district schools visited this
quarter giving number of each district:
Number 21.
,. Average length of time spent in actual
3. Number of written reports of such Wis
Its made to the district BOARD: l.
boards: None.
5. Number of days office has been kept
open at county seat: II.
o. Number of examinations of district
clerks records: nome Number kept re-
quired by law: none.
T. Number of examinations of district
treasnrerS records; o. Number kept re-
s. Number of teachers meetings attended: :
Q. Number of lectures delivered: none.
10. Is the office supplied with suitable rec
ord books as required by the existing law?
IL. Number of certificates granted. O:
. professional, o; first grade. 0; second grade,
0; third grade. 0; temporary. o.
IL Number OF certificates Endorsed. O.
To the State Superintendent of Public In
struction. Topeka. Kansas:
hereby certify the above to be correct
statement of she work of this office in the
matters herein reported, for the quarter
ending this day
Dated at Wa-Keeney, this s7th day of
June. 1904.
HATTIE J. KIRBY.
County Superintendent.
certify the above to be a true and correct
copy or report submitted to State Super
1ntendent Dayhon-
HATTIE ]. KIRBY.
Co. SuDt.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09
Card OF Thanks

We wish to thank the kind neiyhbor-
and friends who were so kind to Us
during the illness and death of our
infant son and brother, and wish to
thank all for kind words and synipa-
thy, and thank the four bows who so
kindly acted as pallbearers for our lit
tie darling. May God bless each and
all OF you for your Kindness.
MRs. f. a. KEHUT
AND FAMILY.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09
CgaIiah.

viii Cox left for Hays Friday
Tom Roberts cattle sale was called
off.
Nearly every one in this vicinity is
hail sufferer
Clyde Poffenberger is helping c. c.
Yetter In harvest.
Mrs. J. III. McEwen and Master
Ralph Oman, of Topeka, are visiting
Mrs. c. d. Yetter.
Joe Marquand's new house is about
all enclosed and the frame up for the
barn. This will be Il nice addition to
the residences of Ogallal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09
First publication July o, 19Oi.)
Notice to Heirs.

To all whom it may concern. but more es
pecially to Barnard McManuS Mrs Bridget
DAWSON ana Mrs Sarah Briggs heirs at la W
Of Barnard McManus. deceased late of Ire
go county. Kansas.
You are hereby notified that T. James
Tague. administrators of the estate of Bar
nard McManus deceased- did. on the 9th day
OF j. ly A. ID. 1904, file petition in the Pro-
bate Court of Trego county. Kansas praying
that might be authorized and empowered
TO sell the following described land for the
purpose of paying the debts of the deceased.
The northwest quurter OF section eighteen
(lS). township thirteen 13) south range
twenty-fve c25l west of the 9th p NJ: aud
said petition Will be heard at the Office of the
Probate Judge of said county. on the 3Ofh
day OF July A. D. 1904. at 1 O'clock D. M of
said day. at which time and place each OF
YOU and all others Interested are notified tc
De present and show cause if any you ha We,
why an Order of Sale as prayed for should
not be granted.
Dated this 9Th day of July A. D. 1901
JAMES TAGUE.
Attest: T. s. HOWE. <
fSEAL-a Probate Judge.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

The Democratic National conven-
tion is in session at St. Louis this
week. Up to the time of going to
press no nominations have been made,
but it looks as if Judge Parker will be
the nominee for president.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09
An Authority ON Books

Emile Terquem, who is in charge of
the French book exhibit at the st.
Louis fair, gained his first exposition
experience 30 years ago when the
CercIe de la Librairie chose hin - to
loo.- after the French exhibit at the
International, ard later at the Cen
ten-iai- 1I-e was in charge at Chicago
IN 1893. ard filed the same position at
the Paris fairs &C 1878, 1889 and 1900.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

Wherever you go the weeds run riot !.
Hereafter we don't believe any one
Will have to hunt place for picnic
for if left undisturbed little longer
there will be ample groves of weeds
twelve to fifteen feet high and you
won't have to go out of the city limits
to find them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

Two of the heaviest rain storms of
the season occurred this week, Tues :
day evening and early Thursday
morning. The rain both times fell in
torrents and the draws, cutters and
hollows were filed. Hail is reported
in some localities, but have not learn
ed what damage was done
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09
PROBATE JUDGES REPORT
OF.
COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE
Office of
PROBATE JUDGE


d
Trego County
Wa-Keeney- Kans-. July 1. 1904.
To the Honorable Board of County Commits
SiOnerS of TregO county, Kansas.
In compliance with Chapter p, Article 4.
Kansas. of 1885. and in pursuance of or
der of your Honorable Board. dated the
9Th day of January, 1904. appointing owen
Scanlon and w j. CLASSIFY assistants to
the county treasurer. we did, on the above
date. without notice to the said treasurer,
proceed to examine and count the funds in
the hands of said county treasurer. and re-
port as follows:
Amount to be accounted
for as appears from the
Cash on hand in office ; 1850 25
Amount on deposit in Wa
keeney State Bank. 1912 80
Cash Items 412 30
Total Amount ........S 1926 II S1S.265 II
L. 5. HOWE.
Probate Judge
OWEN SCANLON.
Assistant Examiners
STATE OF KANSAS -
COUNTY OF TREGO. .
We. T. S. Howe and owen Scanlon
all of lawful age and each being
our oaths do hereby certify that We find the
funds in the treasury as appeared by the
books of the county treasurer.
L. :. HOWE.
Probate Judge.
OWEN SCANION.
Assistant Examiners.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to
before ne. this LIST day of July a; D; 1904
Attest: w. PHARES.
lsEALl County Clerk
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

Last Monday, the 4th, was quiet
day here as most of the pleasure seek
ers went to Ellis or Brush creek, a
few of the young people of the town
had picnic at Skeletons grove about
twelve miles northwest of town. In
the evening some of the private fami-
lies had some fire works and the day
closed without accident or incident.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

+ Our town has been unfortunate this
spring and summer in regard to con-
tagious diseases, measles, whooping
cough and scarlet fever have visited
the town in turn, the latter is to be
feared above the rest as it is more
fatal. many deaths from it being re-
ported east of us.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

Chas. Anderson, of Ogallah, was In
the city on Thursday nursing sore
hand caused by a giant fire cracker.
Mrs. Anderson says Charlie will al
ways remember the Fourth of July,
1904.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

Queen Anne Designed This Building.
The British pavilion at the world
fair is a reproduction of the oraEgery
of the Kensington palace. 1t was repro
duced at cost of over 100000 and is
one of the most elegant structures ever
reared at an exposition The original
building was designed under the per-
sonal direction of Queer Anne more
than 200 years ago.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

The annual report OF the United
States Land Office at Wa-Keeney. for
the fiscal year ending June so. 1901,
shows there has heen S9.332 acres en-
tered during the year: that there are
235, 1S4 acres subject to homestead en-
try They report agricultural land
subject to entry in seven counties,
viz: Cove. 17,720: Greeley, IS, 400:
Lane. $500: Logan, $500; Scott g.
l60; Wallace, So, $40. and Wichita, A.
100 The balance. 3.755 acres, is in
Ellis, Rocks. Ness and Trego coun-
ties and is reported rs broken.-Capi-
tai
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

Mr.. and MS. Christ Rohn's six
weeks old baby died Monday night.
This family live in the Chas Folker's
neighborhood, and the father was in
Russell county at the time of the
childS death.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

Scarlet fever is at the hume of W.
W. Gibson and G. w. Marshall For
tunately the disease is of mild
form in both cases and both are re-
ported to be doing fine.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

George 1. verbeck was up from Sa-
lima over the Fourth shaking hands
with his many friends.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

The BARRIERS are putting on metro
politan airS-lereafter neck siiayes
will cost ) cents each or 5 for % cents.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

here is much improved by her trip to
Excelsior Springs. Her friends here
will be glad to learn of her improve
ment,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

l.. Tatman sold his house this wee k
to Samuel Riley. Consideration, ST.
200. Mr.. Riley will shortly move his
family to town where they will occupy
this nice new residence.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

To Trade-Good spring wagon for
good top buggy. Inquire at this office
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

p. N. Kelly is home from Oakley
harvesting. He says the Adventists
are having fine meetings up there.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09
$500.

Tickets will have final return limits
OF seven DAYS, good only in day coaches;
on any train, regular or special. Illus
trated guide to Fair free on applica-
tion. Inquire of
r. E. MORSE, Agent.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

Bill Law sold his house and lots
south of the track this week and
moved his family to Cove county. III.
+. Kline bought this property and
dame rumor has it that Kline is con-
templating love In cottage How
about it Brother Kline?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

Little Frank Anton Krhut after a
protracted and painful illness passed
away Monday evening, July 4. The
child was only four months and ten
days old having been born on Febru. :
ry 9th, or the same day in which his
father, after whom he was named,
had died. This is the second death
which has recently occurred in the
home of Mrs Krhut, aud she has the
sincere sympathy of the entire COM
munity in her sorrow.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

The following is taken from the
Journal of the American Medical as
ISOLATION reporting accidents to foot
ball players for Il single season of 1903.
Thirty-tive were killed, 81 fractures of
the clayicle, 10 fractures of the femur,
besides 500 who met with severe IN
juries. Shame on the schools and
teachers and colleges that foster such
a debauch of noble young lives. We
are worse than the Spaniards, they
fight their bulls but we fight our boys
thought.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

About fifty Wa-Keeneyites spen
the Fourth at Ellis
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

Mrs. w. II. LituIechild aud children
left last Friday evening for StockdaIe,
Kansas, to spend the summer on the
old homestead. one of the best farms
in Riley county.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09
ST. Louis and Return
SPECIAL EXCURSIONS

On Mondays, July IL, IS, and 25, the
Union Pacific will run special Coach
Excursions from Wa-Keeney to ST.
Louis and return at the low rate of
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

The Ladies' Aid society of the NJ
T.. church will meet with Mrs. Lucas
next Tuesday afternoon July II. Mrs
Hal Jones, Secretary
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

Last Wednesday evening Mesdames
Henkel and Hille entertained their
FRIENDS at O'Clock tea at the home of
the former. 1t was one of those pleas
ant informal affairs which people so
much enjoy a large number of ladies
were present, and the evening was so
cially spent Dainty refreshments
were served over which the guests
visited enjoying pleasant bits of
friendly chat AT about 9 o'clock the
COMPANY broke up and all feeling it
was an evening delightfully."- spent.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

DR.. Power has been in Russell for
some time where he has been very
busy among the stockmen in the sur
rounding country.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

Last Saturday II. NJ. Shaw sold the
stock and good will of the Chicago
Livery barn to Lou Sigler who took
charge at once. Lou is going to put
in some new teams and run the barn
in a BUSINESS like way. When you
want a team go the barn opposite the
American house. We wish Lou sue
cess in his new business venture.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

Wm.- Lemke, who went to Kansas
City several weeks ago to be doctored
for cancer, is reported to be doing
nicely, and will be home soon.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

Money to loan on real estate secur
ity. Herman Long.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

Frank Walker and family returned
home from the Worlds Fair last Sat
urday morning. His little son says
he was glad to get back to western
Kansas
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

L. s. Myerly left the evening of the
Fourth for st. LOUIS to attend the
Democratic National convention and
take in the big fair. Mr.. Myerly has
the honor of being the first statesman
from Trego county who has been for
tunate enough to be appointed ser
geant-at-arms of the Democratic Ma
tional convention. Good for Myerly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

State of Kansas. -
Trego County.
l. l.. c. Gleason. Treasurer of Trego coun-
ty- kansas do solerlnly swear that the above
statement is true and correct. to the best of
my knowledge and belief.
L.. c. GLEASON.
County Treasurer.
HEREBY CERTIFY. that the foregoing
statement was subscribed and sworn to be-
fore me and in my presence. by the above
named this End day of July. 1904.
Attest: j. W. PHARES.
lSEAL-l County Clerk.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

Matthew Cross having completed
his four years course at West Point
Military academy, is home for Il three
months visit before going into active
service. He has been appointed sec
ond lieutenant in the Sth artillery
and will be stationed at Vancouver,
WaSh.-ElliS HeadIight.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

Last Saturday John Schroyer re-
ceived registered Poland China SOW
from A. j. Swingle of Leonardville,
Kansas. She is beauty
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

Claude Henkel, of Bisbee, Arizona
visited home folks this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

Mrs. H. y. Hodges is on the sick list
this week
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

Good fresh beef at bakers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

Judge Cliff came up from Clare
more, l. T., and spent the Fourth
with his family. The judge looks
hale and hearty.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

Mrs. J. w. Phares is on the sick list
this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

Rev. Lee will hold Episcopal service
next Sunday In the court house.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

T. S. Howe y ,o.. ...... ,..kcrs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

There will be preaching service at
Ogallah next Sabbath at p. M
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

Found-On the Lawson road-Pock-
etbook. Owner can get same by call
ing at this office and proving property.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09
IN HEARTY ACCORD.

In HEA XII ACCORD.
Are all united here in an effort to
serve our customers. The result is
most satisfactory. Furniture buyers
are assisted to pleasing choice, not
worried into buying something they
do not really care for.
But every piece of
FURNITURE
in this perfect stock is certain to
prove pleasing to some one. There's
such a variety of charming articles,
and prices are so reasonable.
Give yourself the pleasure of look
ing at these things.
T. S. HOWE & SON,
Furniture and Funeral Supplies.
Repair Work Speciality.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

Somebody left an umbrella at the
postoffice. Please call and get it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

Picked pork at Baker ;.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09
Read T. S. Howe s. Sons new ad.

Wanted - Men and teams to do
breaking. Herman Long.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

Police Judge Irwin, of Cedar Bluffs
spent the Fourth in the city. 10,
says he will harvest for Riley Page.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

If this wet weather don't soon let
up we'll be tempted to move to Ar
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

GThere will be preaching service at
the NJ. E. church next Sabbath at IL
a. m. and at 8 d. m.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

report hail as big as a baseball last
Tuesday evening.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

The ladies of the M. e. church al
Banner gave an ice cream social the
evening of the 4th at the M. e. church
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

Mrs. Cox and Bertha returned from
their two weeks visit at Sharon
Springs last Tuesday morning.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

DR.. Jones went to Kansas City We'd
nesday morning and was water-bound
several days.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09

For Sale-Registered Poland Chin
boar; also thoroughbred sow. j. f
Schroyer, miles east of town.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-09
Smoked hams at Baker 5

Smoked hams at Baker
Mrs. J. W. Phares is on the sick list
this week.
Mrs. H. y. Hodges is on the sick list
this week.
About fifty wa-Keeneyites spent
the Fourth at Ellis
Money to loan on real estate secur-.
|ity. Herman Long.
Claude Henkel, of Bisbee, Arizona,
visited home folks this week.
To Trade-Good spring wagon for
good top buggy. Inquire at this office.
George 1. verbeck was up from Sa-
lima over the Fourth shaking hands
with his many friends.
P. N. Kelly is home from Oakley
harvesting. He says the Adventists
are having fine meetings up there.
DIR. Power has been in Russell for
some time where he has been very
busy among the stockmen in the sur
rounding country.
The Ladies' Aid society of the NJ.
e. church will meet with Mrs Lucas
next Tuesday afternoon July II. Mrs
Hal Jones, Secretary.
Mrs. Atherton. who was so i'll when
here is much improved by her trip to
Excelsior Springs. Her friends here
will be glad to learn of her improve
ment.
Frank Walker and family returned
home from the Worlds Fair last Sat
urday morning. His little son says
he was glad to get back to western
Kansas.
Mrs. w. Il. LitulechiIu aud children
left last Friday evening for StociIdaIe,
Kansas, to spend the summer on the
old homestead. one of the best farms
in Riley county.
l.. Tatman sold his house this wee k
to Samuel Riley. Consideration, ST.
200. Mr.. Riley will ST ortly move his
family to town where they will occupy
this nice new residence.
Scarlet fever is at the hume of W.
W. Gibson and G. w. Marshall. For
tunately the disease is of mild
form in both cases and both are re-
ported to be doing fine.
Wherever you go the weeds run riot.
Hereafter we don't believe any one
Will have to hunt IA place for picnic
for if left undisturbed little longer
there will be ample groves of weeds
twelve to fifteen feet high and you
won't have to go out of the city limits
to find them.
: Our town has been unfortunate this
spring and summer in regard to con-
tagiouS diseases, measles, whooping
cough and scarlet fever have visited
the town in turn, the latter is to be
feared above the rest as it is more
ia tai. many deaths from it being re-
ported east of us.
Two of the heaviest rain storms of
the season occurred this week, Tues :
day evening and early Thursday
morning. The rain both times fell in
torrents and the draws, cutters and
hollows were filed. Hail is reported
in some localities, but have not learn
ed what damage was done.
Little Frank Anton Krhut after a
protracted and painful illness passed
away Monday evening, July 4. The
child was only four months and ten
days old having been born on Febru :
ry 9th, or the same day in which his
father, after whom he was named.
had died. This is the second death
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-02-04
DR.. R. Robbins, Muskogee, I. T.

DR.. R. Robbins, Muskogee, 1. T.,
writes:
'Peruna is the best medicine know
of for coughs and to strengthen weak
stomach and to give appetite Besides
prescribing it for catarrh, have ordered
it for weak and debilitated people, and
have not had patient but said it helped
him. 1t is an excellent medicine and it
fits so many cases.
81 have large practice, and have a
chance toprescribe your Peruna. Hope
you may live long to do good to the sick
and the suffering"
DR.. NJ. c. Gee, writes from SIS Jones
St., San Francisco, Cal:
"Peruna has performed so many won
derful cures in San Francisco that am
convinced that it is a valuable remedy.
l have frequently advised it's use for