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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
All DruRRisIa

ask the readers Of this paper to test
the value Of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
Those persons who have used it and
who have been cured by il. do not hest
tate to recommend it to their friends.
kodol digests what You eat, cures in
dyspepsia and all stomach
troubles. Increases strength by en-
ahling the stomach and digestive or
gans TO contribute To the blood all Of
the nutriment contained in the food.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is pleasant and
palatable. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
INSTRUCTORS FOR THE
INSTITUTE ARE SELECTED

J. NJ. Greenwood, of Kansas City,
Mo: Miss Cora NJ. Hamilton, training
teacher at the Macomb normal; +. l..
Philbrook, of this city, and Byron w.
King. head of the King school of ora
tory in Pittsburg, are announced by
Superintendent S. J. Ferguson as the
instructors 10 serve at the annual in
stitute of the Rock Island County
Teachers association TO be held here
Aug. 22-2G.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20

Democratic County Committe" Meeting
\ meeting of the democratic county
committee is called at the Commercial
house Tuesday evening. June p, at
O'Clock TO consider business Of import
anCe. j. =. SEXTON. Chairman.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-22
SOUTH EAST FLATROCK.

H. Boiling went home for two
weeks to rest up and then go to
school for his board.
There was a big dance at John
Borcher's the other week. ~ boys
and one red headed girl.
There will be a big Christmas tree
at the Luthern Church at Redblufi
on the night of December "a.
If H. Buck or VIM. Johnson would
go out of the country, there would
be peace all over Meade county.
Geo. Buck is going to school aid
is learning very fast. He says that
he will study law after this winter.
]. E. Boiling said that he would
not go to Clear Creek any more, fol
it was too hard on his horses. They
got tired the last time.
Dick Wuerdeman said that he
could sell his balky sheep for he
had his girl close at home. He
tried to make a trade with Martin
Buck for some calves but he could
not do so.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-22

The following, from the West
phalia Times, voices our sentiments:
The state committee is anxious
that the Democratic editors of Kan
sas hold their annual meeting in To-
peka, February 22, in which we
heartily concur, and at which time a
big banquet is to be given with Hon.
w. J. Bryan as the central figure.
Years ago the Democratic editorial
association amounted to something
and the regular or special meetings
were always largely attended. But
the boys have grown old and care
less, the meetings have been pulled
to out-of-the-way places, until it has
dwindled to nothing. We remember
meetings in the early 'oo's when it
was nothing to have Ia5 democratic
editors present. Now there are only
ABOUT las democratic papers in
Kansas and no unity or enthusiasm.
1t is the press alone that keeps alive
the embers of true democracy.
There is room in Kansas for more
democratic weeklies and field for
good democratic daily in Topeka or
Leavenworth. Let US have the ban
quetl Let us have an old fashioned
love feast! Let US get together as
democrats, buckle on the armour
and wage relentless warfare on all
evil doors. There is yet hope out
here in Kansas, and in two and four
years thousands of unpopular repub-
hcans will not have Teddy, the
Terror, to pull them through.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-22
Rector of ST. Luke,a.

Ashburnham, Ont, April Is,
1901 think it is only right that
1 shauld tell you what a wonder.
full effect Cham berlain's cough
remedy has produced. The day
before Easter l was so distress
ed with cold and cough that
did not think to be able to take
any duties next day, as my voice
was almost choked by the cough
The same day 1 received an order
from you for a bottle of your
cough remedy. lat once procur-
ed bottle and took about three
doses of the medicine. To nv
great relief the cough and cold
had completely disappeared and
I was able to preach three times
on Easter day. / know that this
rapid and effective cure was due
to your Cough remedy. l make
this testimonial without solocita-
ton, being thankful to have
found such a God sent remedy.
Respectfully yours,
E. A. LANGFELDT, M. A.,
Rector of St. Luke's Church.
This remedy is for sale by
VIM +. Fee.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-22
Administrators Sale

At Plains. Kansas, Dec, "a, 1904
the personal property of Lou Os-
borne, deceased. Sale to begin at
1000 O'Clock, consisting of the fol-
lowing described property, to wit:
I black mare, six years old,
I black mare, nine years old,
I brown mare, twelve years old,
sorrel flley one year old,
I sorrel horse colt one year old,
4 sucking colts,
2 sets double harness,
fly nets,
farm wagon,
I sulkey sod pillow,
sterling sodplow,
I steel harrow,
Mccormick mower,
saddle and bride,
IL or IS tons of moved feed,
And other articles too numerous
to mention.
TERMS OF SALE: All sums under
S. cash. S. and over a credit Of
nine months will be given, notes to
draw 10 per cent interest from date
with approved security. No prop.
erty to be moved until settled for.
MAUD OSBORNE,
Administrator.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-22
Worsf OF all ExperIences.

Can anything be worse than to
feel that every minute will be
your last. Such was the exper-
fence of Mrs. S. H. Newson,
Decatur, Ala, "For three years"
she writes, 81 endured insuffer-
able pain from indigestion,
stomach and bowel trouble.
Death seemed inevitable when
doctors and all remedies failed.
At length I was induced to try
Electric Bitters and the result
was miraculous. 1 improved at
once and now I'm completely re-
covered. For Liver, kidney,
stomach and bowel troub les cleo
trio bitters is the only medicine.
Only so cents. It's guaranteed by
all druggists.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-22
EDUCATIONAL COLUMN.
CONDUCTED ~
MISS MAGGIE MARTIN. counrY supr

Program for Teachers Association
for Dec, 81, 1904 at 100 p. m.
Song by Association.
Rec. Sue Painter.
Motion Song First Primary room
Discussion U. S. History.
TOPICS.
Teaching the pupil to study the
subject.-Mr. Comb.
What dates are to be remember
ed-Mary Eliason.
3 Method of conducting recita-
tion-Mattie Myers.
4 History in Primary classes
Pearl Salisbury.
S Aids that every teacher may Sc
cure-Mr. Feebeck.
6 Importance of biography-John
Van Ripper.
7 Use of maps-Dora Haver.
s Relative importance of the
study of war-Emily Painter.
9 Value of topical outline-Bes-
sic Mahan.
10 History in composition work
Gertrude Boyer.
Rec. Mable Potter.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-22
Sourbeer Sc Co.

Invite you to call and see theil
holiday stock of watches, fine jew
elry, silverware in plated and sterl
inn. Cutglass, books and novelties
We have great variety of article.
in the above lines suitable for holi
day presents. Come in and see
whether you buy or not. We viii
lay aside until called for, any arti
Gle selected.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-22
Union suits and single pieces al

Union suits and single pieces a,
Wehrle's
A specially in outings for com
forts at Wehrle's.
When you want anything in the
feed line, go to Albert Potter and
get his prices.
: No excuse for putting off that
wedding now. we have just received
direct from Cupid's workshop, a
line of 1SK plain gold band wedding
rings.
SoURBEER & Co.
Ladies' Misses and children's
underwear at Wehrle's,
Top prices paid for butter, eggs,
poultry and hides at Eaton's.
Go to Eaton's for your hats,
gloves, pants etc.
Ladies, ready made wrappers al
Eaton's. Very low prices.
Goto Boyer's for Christmas pres
ents
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-22

Not a minute should be lost
when a child shows symptoms OF
Group. Chamberlain's cough
remedy given as soon as the
child becomes hoarse. or even
after the croupy cough appears
will prevent the attack. It never
fails and is pleasant and safe to
take. For sale by VIM F. Fee,
druggist.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-22

Living in an out of the way
place, remote from civilization, a
family is often driven to despera-
ton in case of accident, resulting
in burns. cuts, wounds ulcer
etc. Lay in a supply of Buck
lens Arnica salve, it's the best
on earth, rs cents at any drug
store,
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-22
First Publication Dec, 8, 1oo4.I

Mr.. A. R. Kane, a prominent
druggist of Baxter Springs,
Krnsas, says; chamberlain s
stomach and liver tablets are, in
my judgment, the most superior
preparation of anything in use
today for constipation. They
are sure in alton and with no
tendency to nauseate or grippe. "
For sale by VIM F. Fee.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-22

Mems and boys duck coats cheap
at Eaton's.
There will be basket supper al
the Artesian School House Dec, Al.
Everyone is invited.
See those Albums at Fletcher's.
Just what you want for a Christmas
present.
Go to Eaton's for your blankets
and comforts.
Bargains in some second hand
goods that I will exchange for dol
lars or doughnuts. At Sourbeer's.
Highest market price paid for all
kinds of hides and furs at the o. K.
Meat Market.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-22
Plains G. e. Leaders
PUBLICATION NOTICE.

First publication Dec. LIST 1904.
In the District Court of Meade county, in the
State Of Kansas. IS.
Geo. S. Selyidge, Plaintiff,
vs..
A. Z. Otto, ct al. Defendants.
Said defendants, A. E. Otto and Nettie Otto,
his wife, w. c. Mckinley and Mrs. w. c. McKin-
ley, his wife, Oliver Il. Kimban and Mrs. Oliver
Il. KimbaI, his wife. Thomas c. Platt and Mrs.
Thomas c. Platt, his wife. the trustees of church
property for the diocese of Kansas, will take no
tice that they have been sued in the District
Court of Meade County, in the State of Kansas,
by the said plaintiff and must answer the petit
ton filed therein by said plaintiff on or before
the 10th day of January 1905, or said petition will
be taken as true, and Judgment for plaintiff in
said action, quieting title the following describ
ed real estate in Meade county, Kansas, to-wit:
Lots B 4, 6, 7, g. 9, Block and lots 5, g. block
Brown & Biggers Addition to Meade Center
now Meade, Kansas. also lot II block o. S.
Meade Center now Meade, Kansas, will be
dered accordingly. E. D. SMITH,
Seal. Attorney for Plaintiff.
JOHN ELLIOTT, Clerk.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-22
NOTICE TO LEASE POOR FARM.

The board of County Commissioners of Meade
county, Kansas, win receive bids for the lease o
the County Poor Farm, the southeast quarter
SEQ and the east halfof the South west quarter
thirty two 1877 Range twenty eight (2S), west 0
the 9th P. NJ. said tract containing 24O acres.
Bids will be passed upon at the January meet
April 1, 1905 and end March il, 1906. The Board
reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
By order Of the Board.
D. P. WYsoNG,
County Clerk
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-22

We would like to see the next
Legislature pass a good railroad bill,
one that would be of some interest
to the people and not be arbitrary
with the companies. There are sew
eral ways that the people could be
benefited and the railroad as we'll.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-22
Notion Store.

Henry Taggart has opened notion
store in the building formerly occu-
pied by Ernest Fletcher. west of the
Notional hotel. Call and look at
the Christmas goods.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-22
Christmas Goods.

I have received a fine line of
Christmas goods and holiday novel
ties. Anything you want in this
line. Call and inspect them.
THos. JOHNSTON.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-22
That Throbbina Headache.

Would quickly leave you, if you
used DR.. Kings new live pills.
Thousands of suffers have prov
ed their matchless merit for sick
and nervous headaches. They
make pure blood and build up
your health. Only Is cents, and
your money back if not cured.
Sold DO all druggists.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-22
Free Candy

ought to be given to all the children
by Santa Claus at Xmas, so call at
the Royal Cafe, where Santa Claus
holds out, and leave your order.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-22
Hides and EuPs.

We are prepared to handle all
kinds of hides, furs and pelts. We
pay the highest price for same. Call
and see US. MARTIN & DECOw.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-22
For Sale.

100 shocks cane,
SO shocks kafir corn,
IS shocks corn fodder.
All first class feed. This feed is
6 miles east and miles north OF
Plains and s miles west of Meade.
4w pd WILL DALGARN.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-22

: IS. In the Probate court in
Meade, County and for said county.
In the matter Of the estate of x. B. Sawyer,
deceased.
Creditors and all other persons interested in the
Aforesaid estate, are hereby notified, that at the
next regular term of the Probate Court in and for
said county, to be begun and held at the Cour t
room in Meade, county of Meade and state afore-
said, on the first Monday in the month of January
A. d. 1905 at O'Clock p. m. shall apply to said
court for full and final settlement of said estate
r. L. SAWYER, administrator Of
x. B. SAWYER, deceased.
Dec, 3rd A. D. 1908.
First Publication Dec. g. loO4.j
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-22

We believe in advertising and we
want your trade and we are going to
get it if fair dealing stands for any
thing. ALBERT POTTER,
Banner Feed Store.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-22
PLAINS Department.

Mrs. Baughman spent Sunday
with her friend, Mrs. L. Edwards.
There will be Christmas enter
tainment at the church on the eve of
the "a.
Mr.. Adams and his daughters,
Bessie and Rae, returned to Maple
Hill last Friday.
Rev. Mitchell, from Arkalon,
preached in the Baptist church Sum-
day evening, Dec, 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank S. Sullivan
and son, John Parker, expect to
move to Meade the first of the year.
Mr.. Rheuby came to town the
other day to buy candy for their
Christmas tree at the Lamberson
school house.
Mrs. Maud Osborne has purchas-
ed the residence of S. Samples, of
Meade, and will move to that place
the first of the year.
We just heard that the Lookout
Committee of the Christian Endeav-
or had taken in two new members
and have the prospect of four more.
Plains Lodge No. sa8 A. o. U. w.
held election of officers Monday
night and elected the following:
M. w. Albert Hemple.
P. M. w., A. c. Olin.
Foreman, Ray Edwards.
Overseer, Geo. w. Gillidett.
Financier, Don T. Edwards.
Recorder, Jno. A. Upton.
Receiver, VIM. 1. Bisbee.
Guide, Everett G. Gillidett.
Inside w. Homer Gillidett.
Outside w. Everett Edwards.
Representative, A. C. Olin.
Alternate, Everett G.. Gillidett.
Mems ladies' and childrens' wool
and cotton feeced undeaware at
Eaton's.
Try the Owl restaurant for meals
and short orders.
Always a fresh supply of new
goods at bottom prices at Eaton's.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-22

Albert Potter will handle oil cake
in any quantity to suit the purchaser.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-22
Be Quick.

A fine line of Christmas toys al
Fletcher's.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-22
Driven to Desperation.

Anyone wanting seed barley, call
On, GRIGGs & BoLRN.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-22
DECEMBER u, 1904.

,ag TIME TABLE.
System MEADE, KANSAS
The "RlQhl Rood 10 Qnd from 0nd between
CHICAGO OMAHA
ST. LOUIS DENVER
MEMPHIS COLORADO sPGs.
PEORIA FORT WORTH
ST. JOSEPH ST. PAUL
KANSAS CITY MINNEAPOLIS
and everywhere beyond.
TRAINS LEAVE MEADE AS FOLLOWS:
EAST BOUND.
No. 4, Mail & Express. daily 4:5l a. NJ.
Ne. 90, Fast Freight. ..-.....d daily 32S A. NJ
No. 10. Local Freight. ......... daily Asp. N.
WEST BOUND.
No. ;, Mail & Express. daily 10:15 P. NJ,
No. 81, Through Freight. 12:50 A. N
Ne. IS. Local. daily l01S A. n
For sleeping car reservations, tickets, time
tables. ETC., apply to any Rock Island Ticket
Agent.
J. A. STEWART, General Agent,
Kansas City, Mo
J. Il. LYNN, Local Agent,
Meade, Kansas.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-22
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

First Publication December e, iso4.l
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-12-22

Mems and bows duck coats cheap
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-01-07
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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-01-07
THE TOUCH Dues IT

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ter how mads or kas called, Is worthy
10 live In the same street with Bon.
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the weather hu, you can always fors,el
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sure ~ the eject Of hot breskfas. In .
hungry mAn's stomach. Bat look out for
substituted Get the genuine. All drug
fis's, or We will prepay postage on any
number ordered ia tie United States -
receipt Of 25o each.
Sssbary L johnson, Mfg. Chemists. MI.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-01-07

Catalpa is one of the most durable
woods grown, almost equaling rec
cedar, with the great advantage ovel
the cedar that it can be grown in one
fourth the time required for the cedar.
As railroad tic it will do good service
for twenty years and as fence pos,
much longer. Wherever this valuable
tree may be grown it does seem pity
to fool away work and time on willows,
box alders and such almost worthless
varieties.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-01-07
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A beef ring is union Of fafmefs ior
The purpose of supplying themselves
with fresh inca, each week d, low
cost. The ring usually has sixteen
members, who supply the animals IN
regular order, ono each week. A meet
ing is held ia winter, than an organi
ration is effected, the order Of furnish
ing the animals decided by lot and a
butcher and secretary appointed. The
butcher (who need no, be a profession
al usually receives 81 per head for his
services Each member in turn brings
in his animal, a young aud tat one
dressing from 400 to $50 pounds TWEEN
! ,y.four hours before II is to be killed.
The butcher provides suitable place
FOR killing. furnished with hook for
each member. He kills the animal IA
the evening aud cuts il up in the morn
ing, weighs each share. hangs it upon
its respective hook before 6 a. m. and
gives hide, head, heart and fat to the
owner Of the animal. He keeps an ae-
curate account of the weight of each
animal and OF the quantity that each
member receives per week. Members
come for their shares the morning aft
CT il is killed, and each receives a boil
ing piece, roast and piece of steak
each week and receives the different
cuts in rotation--that is No. I cut goes
10 No. | man the first week. to No. ,
man the second week, TO No. : man
the third week, etc.
The secretary acts as valuator in
case an animal is thought by the i
butcher to be below standard quality.
AT the close OF the season he takes from
the butchers account the quantity re-
ceiyed by each member and presents
statements of this and Of the weight of
the animal furnished and the price per
pound OF all. If AS animal weighed
4oo pounds and he during the season
received 4,5 pounds, he must pay for
twenty-five pounds received at the rate
of 6 cents per pound if all the beef has
been up to the standard. If B furnish |
ed an animal that is decided to be worth |
only s cents per pound and all the 9th
ers are up to the standard, he is charg
ed 6 cents for all meat received, except
The cuts he received of his own animal,
which will be charged to him at 5
cents, and all the other members will
DC charged at the rate of S cents for BIS
beef.
II member receives less than the
weight Of the animal furnished he shall
be paid for the amount he is deficient
1t the rate at which his animal was val
led. The foregoing is the way in
which beef rings have been operated in
he township Of West Gwillimbury,
oimcoe county, Ont, for number of
'ears. 1t is simple, easily worked and
gives good satisfaction.