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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-08-10

son, Fred Smailey. and nurse, Hrs.
Pew left on No 19 sunday night for
q visit with relatives Of the old people
at Goodnight Okla. where a brother
M Smalley reside Ms Smailey is
entirely helpless with paralysis and.
OF course, had to be carried aboard
the train Fred Smalley viii return
in about week, but the rest Of the
company VIII remain longer
Last week J. ". Smalley, who lives
a mile east OF GoOdland, brought in
a branch from one Of his apricot trees
which was loaded down with fruit,
almost ripe He says that the crop
from his trees this year is as good as
he has ever had, and the quality OF
the apricOts IS par excellence Nj
Smalley says that apricOts do well in
this county, and that he has never
failed to have a good crop since the
trees began bearing, barring frost or
two which nipped the apricot crop in
the bud
George ". Edwards, who is visited
each year with the luxury OF hay fever
left Monday for a trip to Galena. Kan,
where he viii visit and meanwhile
shake on the f'uncaIled for pesti-
lence-" Quite a few people are trOu-
bled with hay fever here, but Sher-
man county has no monopoly in this
line Hay fever appears almost every
where The storm Of two weeks ago
hailed down the crops Of Nj. Edwards
and ne estimates his loss, with that
OF his son, Oscar, at 81, 500 to $4,000
They carried no hail insurance, and
the loss is 2 heavy one
Mrs. ". A Boys entertained a sur
rey party from town last Friday after
noon at her home seven miles north
east Of GOOdland. The company con-
sisted largely Of the ladies Of St
Paul's Guild The hostess served
dainty refreshments and the Guild
held its weekly business meeting Mrs.
Boys mother, Mrs n Ulrich Of Man
haitian, is visiting her, and IL may be
said this little affair was in her honor
The following named ladies and
babies made up the surrey party"
Mrs. p. J. Mcbride, Mrs. Q. z. Swarts,
Mrs. F. H Smith, Mrs B. T. Brown,
Mrs Ernest Bower and baby Leo, Mrs
Q. II. Jet, Mrs. Theodore Getz and
baby Dorothy, Mrs. Q. NJ. Woodward,
Mrs. A. D. Stewart, Mrs. H. H. Floyd,
and Mrs. J. H. Stewart
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-08-10
RAILROAD NEWS.

The new master mechanics office
is slowly approaching completion
The clerical force Of the master me-
chanic's Office have been very busy Of
late.
Engineer Henry Adams is enjoying
a visit from his brother, Clint Adams,
Of Kansas City.
superintendent A. T. Abbott was
here from Colorado Springs Wednes-
day looking after the duties Of his
Office.
Some elegant homes in north CEN
trail Kansas, city or farm properties.
Address US at Clay Center or kanO-
RADIO, Kan. Kansas and Colorado Land
CO.
Engineer William Swearingen has
moved his family from Colorado
Springs to GOOdland, having taken a
passenger run between GOOdland and
Denver.
Conductors John Leyden and Geo.
Shiegner have been assigned to the
/ Denver freight runs in the place OF
Conductors Hubbard and Barsbys who
are in passenger service
DR.. ". ". Mcclellan OF Denver,
! father OF Engineer William Mcclellan,
was in GOdland Tuesday. having stop
ped of here on his way to Chicago.
The old gentleman is hale and hearty,
and looks young for his age.
Chief Clerk Wolfe OF the Horton
stOrehOuse has resigned and cOntem-
/ plates moving west His place has not
yet been nlled, alInOugn II IS reported
that Herbert Cook, now in the gen
| eral offices at Topeka, will return here
and take the place.-HOrtOn Com
mercial.
| J. H. Taylor, night pumper at the
| shops has just finished a three-rOOm
/ cottage on South VOltaire avenue.
/ The house was erected by COntrac-
/ tors Daniels & Fisher. They will COM
mence a house Monday for Mr.. Conner
/ Just west from George Sheigner' s.
/ They also built the F. A Landers
/ residence
The shop and round house en-
pIoyes have been having a fire drill
daily recently. They have new hose
and when they jump into the collar
/ they beat an old fire department
/ boss" From the way they throw
L water one would think that Jupiter
] Pluvius wasn't in il. Some think they
are the cause Of the wet weather re-
/ Gently
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-08-10
KAroRaDo news
Rains Make Corn Crop sure-Iand
Seekers Pourine In

Rains Make Corn Crop SuEe-LzaEsd
Seekers Pouring In
This section was visited BY q nice
shower Friday evening, which insures
the corn crop 70 surpass the yield OF
former years
Several Nebraska men were in
kanoradO this week looking for home
stead land and went west into Colo
RADIO
Q. H Briggs purchased the Ames
building on Main street Monday Mr.
Briggs VIII enlarge this building, and
ut It up for rent
There was a newseparator unloaded
here Saturday.
Many OF the Kanorado people at
/ tended the ball games In Goodland
Saturday and Sunday.
County superintendent James P.
Phillips came over to KanOrado Non
day, returning on No. 40.
The kanOradO State Bank issues
drafts payable at any city or town in
the United States.
Z. L Quintard, representing Park
hurst Davis Mercantile company Of
Topeka, was doing business with our
merchants Monday. He reports kan
OradO one OF his best towns for trade.
c H Briggs made several drives to
i4GOOdiand and Burlington, Colo, this
J. T Franklin, agent for the Rock
Island is certainly a busy man these
days
Carpenters Ames and Dean have
just completed a new school house in
the Shaw district
Several parties in this locality are
/ having their frame buildings insured
| against IRE at the Kanorado State
Bank, so we are informed.
l. G Cain, superintendent Of the
Continental Creamery company. was
| IN our town Monday looking after the
creamery trade. Mr.. Cain reports q
/ Falling on in cream received, cOmpar-
I ed with former years, owing to in
creas1ng value OF land for farming
/ A NOrcatur druggist was looking
I our town over Tuesday with a view OF
putting in a drug store here.
| J. w German left on q four weeks
/ trip Tuesday in Colorado and Cali
fOrnia-
c. n. Harding, Of the north part OF
/ the county, was a Kanorado visitor
Tuesday He reports good crops and
plenty Of rain.
! Threshfng will begin Monday north
| Of KanOrado.
The KanOrado State Bank cashes
! all kinds Of checks and drafts.
! Mr. Ames purchased six town lots
/ OF Mr. Hartstine Tuesday and will
\ build thereon in the near future.
/ D J. SeXsmith, the real estate man
/ Of COncOrdia, was a Kanorado visitor
/ Wednesday.
John Mccall was in Kanorado We'd
nesday, He reports good crops in his
! part OF the county He expects about
] 5000 bushel Of wheat this year.
/ Elmer Stevens was in RanoradC
/ Wednesday.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-08-10
HOLDS SPECIAL MEETING.
AdOpt Resolutions to Bid in Lands fOI
Delinquent Taxes

Adopt Resolutions to Bid in Lands for
Delinquent Taxes
The board Of county commissioners
met in special session July . Tor Ine
purpose Of passing a resolution con-
corning the purchase OF lands for de-
Ifnuuent taxes. The full board vas
present and county clerk As the
county has quite a surplus fund on
hand il was thought advisable TO bio
in the land for the county, instead OF
allowing * to be purchased oy 1nol-
vfduals as has bcen done for some
years This viii give the county a
chance to draw a air rate OF interest
on the money not IN use, Instead OF
having il lie idle for years as has
been the case Persons redeemtng
lands viii simply pay to the county
the rate OF interest provided by the
statute. instead of paving = to ire In
luton adopted by the board IS IN
derstOOd to apply to lands only, and
not to town or city lots
In addition to this important reso-
luton, the board transacted some
minor business Mrs D A. Long and
Miss Grace Barnett were appointed to
assist the probate judge in examining
the county treasurer's books Tor TIE
quarter ending September 30 The
following school land appraisers wee
also appointed H b Ward, Tom
Murray and Harry Peters TO anpraise
southwest 36-7-4G. Henry RObidouxs
G. T. Upton and W D. Butts to ap-
praise northeast 16-10-38-- Jake Jack
son. Kyle Mann and George O'Neal to
appraise southeast 36-6-57.
y. = ALBERTSON, Chairman
Attest
WILSON PETERS. County Clerk
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RULETON NEWS.
Many Are Still Busy With Harvesting,
But the Rains Delay Work.

Many Are Still Busy With Harvesting,
But the Rains Delay Work.
Everything is booming around
RuletOn from the bOuntiful rains we
are having
harvest field.
J. W. Gattshall went down to Colby
this week on business before the Unit
ed States land Office
W. NJ. ErringtOn and Mr.. Mcgee are
through harvesting.
George l. Herr Of Wilson, Ia is the
separator man for Roth & Sylvester s
threshing machine.
There viii be literary exercises and
ice cream served at the Ruleton
school house on the evening Of Au-
gust Is, proceeds to go to the pastor.
Everybody come and have a good
time.
J. W GattshaU expects to get
through harvesting before snow flies
We understand there is to be an
other store at RuletOn.,
See John Gernhart for buggies and
farm machinery
Miss Eva Beckett has been employ
ed to teach the RuletOn school for
the coming term.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-08-10

D. ]. Sexsmith Of Concordia, a real
estate man, was here this week.
John Gebhart Of Phillipsburg is in
town looking after his clothing store.
Z. s. Knight returned Wednesday
evening from a business trip to St
a cement SIDEWALK was layed in
front Of the Congregational church
this week.
B. J. Lyons Of Everest, Kan, was
here this week with a company Of
land buyers.
[. E. Simpson and A. D. Martin Of
GOOdland we're in town MOnday.-St.
Francis Herald.
Postmaster J. Ed Stevens returned
Sunday from sOjOuTn in the noun
tains OF Colorado.
John Hartzler was at Colby Tues
day on business before the United
States land Office.
A B. Montgomery is here from
Denver on business connected with the
sale Of town lots.
G. L Calvert has erected a new
barn on the lot in the rear OF his resi-
Gence on Main street.
Miss Sadie Ireland went the first Of
the week to GOOdland, where she has
a pOsitiOn.-Oberlin Times.
The Maids and Matrons OF the
Christian church viii met with Mrs.
s. Luther Tuesday afternoon, August
Several teams are excavating for
the new stalls OF the round house, the
ground being higher than was desir-
D. T. Timberlake of BaiIeyviile.
kan, was in town Wednesday. He
owns land in the northwest part OF the
county.
GOOdland Wednesday. He IS sherih
OF Graham county, and was here on
business.
Farmers complain that wheat rip
ems slow The cloudy, cool weather
causes late wheat to Ill heavily and
ripens tardiiy.
Ms. A. RatcIiT. wife OF Conductor
Ratciif OF Colorado Springs, is IN
GOOdland visiting her parents Mr.. and
Ms E ThorSen-
Corn, sorghum. miIlet and all fOd-
der crops are doing nne- Threshers
are ready but no work has been done
in that line as yet
Mrs c. E Swarts and daughter,
Edna, are visiting friends in Colorado
Springs. and with Mrs. Swarts sister,
who lives in Pueblo.
George b Moore, treasurer Of
Brown county, was in GOOdland sat
urday- He IS looking Goodland and
Sherman county over.
Misses Carrie and Minnie Walton,
who have been the guests OF MIS-.
Griffith for some time, left last Friday
Tor their home in Sidney, IA
K z Hamilton and wife, who have
been tending the switchboard at the
RexfOrd telephone Office left yester-
day for Godland--RexfOrd News
Hiss Ruby Moore returned to St
Francis Monday after a months vaca-
ton, and has taken up her work as
stenOErapher.-St Francis Herald
c. A HestOn, who left several
months ago for the west, IS now liV-
ing IN Somers, Mont He IS a brother
OF H n and John HestOn OF this
county
Ms. Lizzie Yoke, wife OF Phil
Yoke, an emplOye Of the Cullins bill
Hard hall died in a Denver hospital
last week The burial was made in
DenVer-
Vern Dyatt returned Monday might
from a months visit at GOOdland
and has resumed his place in the
FIRST National -Bank-@Aimena Plain
dealer
sErs. Eta sapp and her daughter
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-08-10
The Measure Social.

The measure social" which was
postponed last week from Wednesday
TO Thursday evening on account Of in
clement weather, was entirely success
ful from every point Of view. The
second evening selected was a beauti-
full one, and the lawn at the Sapp
home, where tn social was held, with
its decorations of lights and flowers,
seemed a pleasant place in which TO
spend the evening A large number OF
young people responded to the invita-
tons, and the measuring Of each new
arrival caused much merriment- The
ladies' prize was awarded to Mrs War
rem Shamburg, while Mr.. Tom Swarts
secured the gentleman's prize An in
teresting program was rendered by the
young people Of the Endeavor society,
and dainty refreshments were served.
The proceeds, amounting to $40, viii
be used by the society in carrying out
its work
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-08-10
WEATHER REPORT.

Temperature and Rainfall as Shown
by CaIverd's Meteorological Report
As shown by the record kept by G.
L Calvert, the temperature for the
first seven days Of August has not been
excessively high. The mean maximum
temperature for this time IS SIS;
mean minimum, 5S.1; mean, 1874. The
maximum temperature was register
ed August !, and was 96. The record
shows that the minimum occurred on
August Z, and was registered at 50.
The rainfall as recorded by Mr. Cal
vert amounts in the aggregate to IS
inches for the seven days On Friday,
August 3, a considerable shower fell,
the precipitation being AS inches, and
on Monday, August s, there was a
lighter shower, amounting to Is
inches, making a total Of s. inches
during the period that the report COW
erS
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-08-10
NIULDROw NEWS.
Harvest Is Finished and Fail Flowing
Has Been Begun.

Harvest Is Finished and Fail Flowing
Has Been Begun.
Well, the harvest days are over and
II 1t ever gets dry enough threshing
will begin
r. A Smith sold ten head of fat
cattle TO Tom Hamilton and delivered
them at GOOdland Saturday.
h H Haynes bought five head Of
SnOats Of J. A PaysOn recently.
D w Dillinger and G. A. O'Neal
near Edison last Wednesday as dele
gates.
A travelling missionary for the
American Sunday School union was in
this vicinity last week and held serv-
ices at the Maple Grove and Pleasant
Home school houses
Miss Fora Hall OF Edison will teach
the Pleasant Home school again this
winter
There was another hard shower of
rain in this vicinity last Friday night
J. Q. Becker is breaking out a 60
acre tract Of land on section 6-7-36, in
Thomas county.
Roy Robinson has rented S. c. Full
wider's place in Union township for
the coming year.
Robert Hutchinson left for the
harvest fields in South Dakota last
Thursday.
Several farmers have begun pIow-
ing for fall wheat
J. G. Becker and J. A PaySOn had
to repair their pumps last week
Henry Wilson has rented Mr.. Jones
place for the next wear, and viii be-
gin sowing fall wheat soon
There was preaching services at
Muldrow Sunday, conducted by Rev.
Pierce Of Brewster.
Mr.. Coon Of Brewster conducted re-
ligiOus services at the Maple Grove
school house Sunday.
Claude DOdsOn returned home from
Plainville, Kan, last week, where he
has been working since last March.
Another heavy rain Monday after
noon
Mr.. Bale and family Of Kirwin,
Kan, are newcomers here. having
recently bought VIII BrittendalIs
place.
Mrs. Z. c. Mewhirter Of Denver
writes to her folks here that she will
make them a visit the last Of this
month.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-08-10
Death of Infant Son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward ShaffeF.

John Englebert Shaffer, the in
FAINT son Of Mr.. and Mrs Ed
ward Shaffer died Sunday evening at
1915 o'clock, after a short illness.
The funeral was held from the home
Of Mrs. Shaffer's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. H. O'Brien, Monday at 3 o'clock,
and interment was made in the CathO-
lie cemetery. The baby boy was three
months and eight days old, and was
the idol Of his grandfather's heart
The friends Of Grandpa Charlie
O'Brien and OF the mother, Mrs
Shaher, brought beautiful flowers
The floral offering by Mrs. Fred Book
was especially prOfuse and beautiful
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-08-10
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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-08-10
COMMISSIONER CANDIDATE.
George A. O'NeaI Of LIanos Township
Democratic Candidate.

George A O'Neal, an Old-timer Of
Sherman county, and a resident Of
LlanOS township, was nominated by
the democrats Of the First commits
siOner district at the convention held
for that purpose at the Stewart school
house, Wednesday, August 1.
The democrats Of the First district
may well congratulate themselves on
50 good a choice George O'Neal has
a fine record in Sherman county, and
all who know him will say that he is
man through and through He has
always been prominent in the party.
has served repeatedly as delegate and
committeeman from his township, and
Will make a strong candidate for COM
missioner.
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LITrLE - - 80
serve Refreanents az the Home o
Hrs. EeuOEg. and Elect Omcers.

serve Refrezuenfs az the Home Of
8frs. kellogg, and Elect OmcerS
The small members OF the Little
Aid Society held a meeting at the
home OF Mrs Kellogg last Thursday
afternoon The feature Of the after
noon was the serving OF refreshments,
all Of which were prepared by the lit
tie girls themselves, who served their
older guests in a very pretty man
ner A small charge was made for
ice cream and cake, and the girls
were delighted when the proceeds
were counted and il was found that
they had cleared more than $500
The following officers for the en-
suing term were elected: President
Susie Johnston; vice president Ida
CuIlfns; secretary, Irene Kaultiz- The
little girls have a very interesting or
ganizatiOn, and the officers and mem
bers are all good workers
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-08-10
10 per cent Dis
count on all Mems
Clothing.
BLUE SERGE SUITS

A leading line In Mems Navy
Blue Serge, fine weave and SERGE
double breasted, newest cut, the
correct thing ca $1,000 20 $500
For q better grade Of suits We
carry some Of the finest in the mar
ket, the style and finish Of these
garments IS exceptional, the ut IS
perfect, will be found to equal any
suit you may get made to meas
ure, IN fact you could not tell the
difference. We have them in the
leading shades OF Gray, Navy Blue,
Black and Mixed TWeeds. All are
hand finished, every garment reli-
RbIe-a grand selection to choose
from-at prices, suit
rom $3.50 to $500
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-08-10

We have 10000 acres of the cheap
est and best lands in eastern Colorado
and western Kansas Call on or ad-
dress Kansas and Colorado Land Co,
KanoradO, Kan.
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TOLD IN LINZ
PrecOclty.

PreCOCity.
We wonder why, when children show,
AS fathers tell, such mighty wit,
They always, as they older grow,
Get so completely over it
Washington Star.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-08-10

The most stylish thing in Ok
fords is a Gun Metal Calf, with
Cuban Heel and Gibson Tie, Welt
SUE oAL gov
A leading line in Nice Soft Fin
ish Kid, Patent Tip, Cuban Heel,
Mckay sole. Special value S1.75
A very dressy Oxford in Patent
Leather, Cuban Heel, Welt sole,
either button or Gibson Tie.
Pair $3.50
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BLACK UNDERSTANDS.

A New Skirt for summer wear,
made in HeatherblOOm, most silky
material, has the finish and rustic
Of silk We are showing a nav
line, made with deep ruffie.
Each $3.50
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SPECIALITY LINE.
ODD LOT OF WAISTS.

We have just a few odd white
ones, a little mussed by handling,
only just a few. Price was, each,
S2.5O; price now, each----9Sc
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-08-10
SUITS FOR YOUNG MEN.

We have almost every conceiv-
able thing in the way Of clothing
fer young men, all cut the latest
fashion, with excellent finish, made
In Mixed Grays and all the latest
cOIorings, = special suit at--$1S.5O
A really Smart Suit in Dark
Mixed Tweeds, well made, latest
cut, perfectly up-to-date- Suit Ss.5o
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Reduced Prices In
Ladies Waists.

Beautiful Waists in French Lawn,
some trimmed lace, others en-
brOidery, sold all the season at,
each, $500; now, each----$ 1.S9
Another line softer finish with
handsome embroidered yoke, usual
price, each $3.50; on sale at S1.95
SPECIALITY LINE.
These are in cOIors, just a few
odds ones, assorted sizes, a big
bargain, usually sold, each 81 to
$3.50; on sale now, each soc, 75c
These are the ones you
should buy Made Of the best
French Batiste, some trimmed en-
brOideTy and others Val. Lace;
have sold all the season at, each,
SO; closing out price, each S1.S9
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MEMS OUTING SUITS.

These are made OF light, soft
Tweed, in the newest cOlOrings and
mixtures for present wear; two
piece suits each $1,000
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-08-10

In Patent Leather Shoes we have
Drew, Selby Shoe Co., made with
large eyelets, high Cuban heel, welt
OF Mckay sole. Pair $500 and $3.50
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LADIES WHITE WASH SKIRTS.

LADIES WHITE WASH SKIRTS.
These skirts are made OF White
Linene which looks equal to linen
and wears just as we'll All tailor
made, cut full, q stylish skirt,
each SOU ana 1913
WOMEN'S GAUZE UNDERWEAR
A fresh delivery Of these goods
just to hand, all sizes; EACH S5c
A better grade, nice, light and
soft, each DIDO
Gauze Pants, umbrella shape, all
sizes, trimmed lace; pair CSC to soc
All sizes in White Gauze Vests,
delightfully."- cool, each -1Oc
A Finer texture and better finish,
two for -----25c
Long Sleeve Vests, summer
weight, all sizes, eaCh----S5c
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NEGLIGEE DRESS SHIRTS.
with COIIars.)

Anything you want in this line,
new shades OF tan, gray and white
all smart and up-to-date in Ma
dras, So settle Silk ard MOhaiT,
Each-75c S1.OO, $50, $3.50, $500
NEGLIGEE WITHOUT COLLARS.
An excellent range Of this line
in the very latest patterns, stripes,
checks. dots, in Blue, Tan, White,
fine finish, fast cOlOrs. These are
Wilson Bros shirts.
Each ----5Oc, IOc, S1.OO S1-5O
SOFT NEEGLIGEE SHIRTS.
A good range Of Mems Work
Shirts nth collars. made in black,
etc. Each soc, 55c, S1.OO, S1.5O