The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-04-29
OLDEST IN KANsAs.--The Universal


of that denomination in Kansas. 1t
was erected in 1867 by general sub
scription, and was used by all for re-
ligious purposes. 1t was agreed that
the denomination contributing most
literally should have the building
finally. 1t fell to the Universalist de-
nomination, and was formally dedica-
ted as a church of that faith in August,
1S7o.
GREAT PIPING SYSTEM. Plans have
been consummated at Chanute which
will result in probably the biggest gas
pipe line system in the United States.
1t is proposed to extend the system as
far as Kansas City and st. Joseph, sup
plying towns along the route, except
lola which has enough gas at home.
The gas can be supplied to towns
reached for all purposes including the
furnishing of power.
FIRST DEATH IN YEARs.-Private
George Young, Sixth battery, U. 5.
field artillery, of Fort Riley, died in
the post hospital Of typhoid fever. AL
though there have been about 1900
soldiers stationed at the post most of
the time this is the first death that
has occurred there in several years
ANOTHER IL RGEsT WELI~-The larg-
est oil well ever reported in Kansas
was brought in near Humboldt. 1t is
estimated at 5000 barrels day This
well is owned by the ST. Joseph Oil e
Gas company. Their manager, Mr.
Clarke, is new man at the oil bust
ness.
SENECA AFTER CASH. c. Settle
and Jake Cohen, cashier of the First
National bank of Seneca, have circu
lated petition and raised a, subscrip
ton of ST, 600 to drill for gas. The
prominent citizens are interested in
the movement and hope to be success
full.
w Az L a L lIE NOhNN NillC iito
production now of nearly 800 bar
rels of oil daily, and is getting anxious
for an indication of the pipe line. The
shipping is all done in tank cars now
and the number placed at the disposal
of the Coffeyville operators is limited.
BARLEY AND ALFALFA. There will
be a big acreage of barley and corn in
Graham county this year. A large
amount of alfalfa is also being put in.
A. j. Rice, the wheat king of the
northwest, is putting in about 800
acres of alfalfa this spring.
RUN TO SALINA.--It is rumored that
the Union Pacific night plug between
Junction City and Kansas City will be
run on to Salina. The change may
take place soon. The train, it is said,
has not been paying since the run was
shortened some time ago.
USED CHIoRoFoRM Robbers chloro-
formed the family of Mrs. c. Z. Stew
art near Wellsville. Three members
of the family did not recover until
morning. The robbers secured S26.
PECULIAR CoUNTY.-Scott county,
though it raises watermelons and
sweet potatoes, has not one negro citi-
zen. The county has neither poor
farm nor county poor house.
New PosToFFICE. -Lindsborg is to
have a new postoffice building. Work
is already in progress and it is expect
ed that the new building will be ready
for use by July l.
GETS TRANSIT RATES. Through the
efforts of the state board of railroad
commissioners the Union Pacific has
granted milling-in-transit rates to the
millers of Gypsum.
ANOTHER KANsAN. - Congressman
Fowler, of New Jersey, the recognized
authority on finance in the national
House, once ran creamery in Mitchell
county.
EARLY CORN PLANTING james
Dobbs, of Barber county, has planted
$50 acres of corn.
LINDsBoRG PRosPECTING.-T Linds-
borg Commercial club is discussing the
question of prospecting for oil just
outside the city limits. The opinion
prevails that oil and gas exist in that
part of the state. A local company
will likely be organized.
WENT TO JAPAN.-WiH Wilson,
telegraph operator at Reading, who
disappeared several months ago, has
been heard from. With several other
operators he skipped ont for Japan,
where they expected to get Sl5 day in
wages.
OPEN SKATING RIMS. The roller
skating fad has captured Brown coun
ty Several months ago John Schil-
ling Jr.. opened rink in Hiaw.tha.
The amusement became so popular
that he has bro uched ont and now Rms