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The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-08-02
Burial of a Heavyweight.

Anderson, Ind, (SpcciaD Five thou
sand people were attracted to Anderson
Cemetery by the burial of Joseph Rodreap
farmer and the heaviest man in Mad
ison County. Mr.. Rodreap weighed 400
pounds. His coffin was 3 feet widI6z
inches deep and 7 feet lo1g..-uaH -
would admit it BECAUSE 8 and a
casket wagon 49, eral car.
Ten men ~ the coffin
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-08-02
IOEEIGN

At a Joint conference of the Russia
revolutionary committee held across the
Finnish frontier it was resolved not to
declare general strike at present.
Orders have been issued to comman-
derS Of Russian wsrShipS III foreign
ports to return to Cronstadt on account
of serious conditions there.
A serious engagement near Muluya IS
reported To have resulted in the defeat
of the pretcndcr by the forces of the
Sultan of Morocco
Ambassador Whitelaw Reid enter
tanned at dinner the American delegates
to the Conference OF the lnterparlia-
mentary Union.
King Edward received the repreSen-
tativeS Of the American Institute OF Min
ing Engineers at Buckingham Palace.
The censorship on foreign newspapers
brought into the country has .been re-
established in Russia.
tThe total loss resulting from the burn
ing of the city of Syrzsp, Russia, is
$5,ooo,ooo.
Eight Russian government spies were
killed bY-terrorists in ST. Petersburg.
---!Sn official denial was issued i'll Paris
Aof the report that Major DreyfuS' face
Nwas slapped by an umYmed army Off
Ger at the Cercle Mpr@re.
Six OF theD-elrcred members OF the
Council e5DThe Empire. inelnding tour
Representatives Of science have res'sney-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19
VOda.

J. Kristoff took dinner at F. Krhut's
Wednesday.
R. Owens had the misfortune to
lose two valuable horses this week.
The two Misses Pearls attended
Sunday school last Sunday. Come
again
f. Schwanbeck was over to w. d.
Austin's after bushels of kaffir corn
for seed.
Sunday school at the Neff school
house every Sunday at $50. Every
body invited.
A Bible class will be organized at
the Neff school house Sunday evening
at 8 O'Clock, central time. Everybody
invited.
Our enterprising merchant and
postmaster, c. Wolff. is putting up a
fine residence at Voda. Bamberg 81
Morgan are the builders. A. Tegt-
one of the best cement builders in
the west.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Kristoff enter
tanned a few friends at dinner Sunday
in honor of Miss Emmelina Was
ko, of Ellsworth, who is visiting
friends at Collyer. Those present
were: Mrs G. Thiel and daughters
Anna, Rosa, Kammela and Matte
and Joe Buchura, wife and daughter
all of ColIyer, and Ralph and j. Ho-
rak and 7. Wynn and wife of Wa
Keeney, and Adolph Schwanbeck and
wife, r. Owens, wife and daughter
and W. d. Austin, wife, Stanley and
Herald all of Voda. As fine dinner
as one could wish for was served, to
which all did ample justice. The af-
ternOon was spent in social chat and
music The Kristoff sisters sang in
1 Moravian, r. Owens rendered several
English songs and Adolph Schwan-
beck sang a few Dutch seiections.
Everybody went home happy wishing
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19
Sorrespondence.
CO11yer.

More people in town Saturday than
for several weeks past.
Mrs. Elmer Tilton is en tertaining
her cousin from eastern Kansas.
Mrs Curtis Redmond and little son
are visiting her parents at Ransom
Wagon loads of fishing parties are
indulging in the fine sport every day
Jake Dietrich is an automobile on
skates and he can certainly go some.
The Memorial services here this
year will be the best ever held in Coll
yer.
The skaters at the rink Saturday
evening supplied the most of the
thunder in the storm
The wind has blown furiously the
past few days and the moisture will
soon need replenishing.
When ball nine are invited here
to play our bows treat them like gen.
tlemen and not like hobo's.
A severe hail and rain storm visited
this region Saturday. but we heard of
no damage being done, and the rain
was needed.
In the future fresh fruit of all
kinds, cold drinks and ice cream will
be found at the Palace hotel at prices
that defy competition.
Bob Lovine, of Banner, was trying
to make friends with the rink floor
Saturday evening, but he never COM
plete er-balanced himself.
Curtis Redmond rang his breakfast
bell Sunday morning for the first
time and the crowd of hungry ones
who marched up for breakfast scared
him so badly that he suddenly disap-
peared and we guess that bell will
not ring again for some time.
Our 'Cracker-JaciS ball team cross
ed bats with the Wa-Keeney Snides
last week and they never were treat
ed so shamefully as when there, and
despite all the crooked work and sup
posed to be bought off dusky umpire,
they won the game with d score of 15
to II in IL innings. They did not de-
serve such treatment from their
neighboring friends and the disgust
from the treatment they received
will not be forgotten soon, and they
would have given them what they
well deserved if they had come home
and left them to play the game by
themselves. Our men in the nine
are all gentlemen and do not grumble
at being defeated honorably, but re-
sent all such treatment as they re-
ceived at Wa-Keeney. Now gentle
men if you wish to receive the best
of treatment and fair playing with an
umpire that cannot be influenced
came to Collyer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19
Kansas City Markets.

Stock Yards, Kansas City, Mo, Tues
day, May 18th, 1906.
The close of last weeks cattle mar
ket was unchanged from the close of
previous week, except on stockers and
feeders, which sold Is to % cents low
er. This week opened yesterday with
"A small run and steady TO strong
prices on killing cattle, very credit
BILE in view of the big run and 10 cents
lower prices in Chicago yesterday.
Today, however, buyers are evening
things up somewhat, supply $4,000
head, prices steady to 10 lower, the
steers getting the full decline in most
cases, cows and heifers selling a shade
better, relatively, than steers. The
present state of trade here will sup
port prices on a run of slightly up
wards of 200 cattle per week; last
week we had $4,000, and in two DAYS
this week p, 900 head, about the same
as first two days last week. More
we'll flushed steers were included
last week than usual, many sales at
$5.40 to s.. So, whereas the best here
today, even in the liberal run, sold at
$3.50, while the market is not over 10
to Is cents different. Plain to good
steers sell at 81. 60 to S5.25, yearlings
today at $3.50, best heifers 1925 to
S.. 90, cows S3. 80 to S4.6O, bulls So 90 to
81 %, veals strong, at $3.50 to 5000,
stockers ahd feeders considerably be-
low two weeks ago. at $500 to $3.50.
Traders predict dull trade and still
lower prices on country grades. Veals
will be more plentiful soon. and grass
cattle from the Territories ana
Northern Texas will start the, first of
June, two weeks earlier than usual
this year, which will have a bearing
on the market
Today's hog run is the largest re-
ceived here since last November, 49,
600 head, market weak to lower, top
Sc. 40, bulk So. % to s6.373, light hogs
up to Sc. 80. pigs $500 to $3.50. All
the packers are free buyers, besides
shipping trade of some dimensions of
late. Quality is pretty good, although
weights are not as heavy, and more
rough sows and stays are included
than heretofore; the coarse hogs are
generally thrown out by buyers,
something that shippers should con-
slider.
Mutton receipts are decreasing each
week, total last week 28, 900 head, sup
ply today $500 head, market strong,
and at the top Notch reached this
spring, s7.45 TO $3.50 for all the wooled
lambs today, clipped lambs 1925 to
Sc. As Outside of few Texas NUT
tons at s5.35 to $500, no aged sheep
are coming, and they are badly want
ed by the packers. Small receipts
and good prices will rule till range
stuff from the northwest moves, in
July.
J. A. RICKART,
Gnrrocrnrador,f
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19
TREGO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL CON-
MENCEMENT.

On Wednesday evening. May 18th,
class day exercises were held at the
court house at S:15. A most interest
ing program was rendered in which
all of the classes participated Among
the numbers were class toasts which
marked one of the most entertaining
parts of the program; they were all
exceptionally well given Taken Ss
whole the program was good from be-
ginning to end and thoroughly enjoy
ed by those present
On Thursday evening, May 18th, the
first graduation exercise from the
County High School was held at S;15
the court room.
The front of the building was very
artistically draped in red and white,
the class color. The room was packed
by an enthusiastic audience such as
Wa-Keeney can give when it comes to
pertaining to educational lines.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19
Trego Center.
Very windy these days.

Very windy these days.
Sunday school at Trego Center
school house every Sunday.
Mrs. NJ. E. Kulp visited at her
daughters. Mrs. a. P Hinshaw. last
Tuesday.
Charlie Kulp has taken a trip
southwest to look at the country.
Ed. Hobblck had the misfortune to
lose one of his best horses last Mon
day. 1t cut one of its legs nearly off
In the wire fence.
Geo. Hobblck has taken a lay off and
gone to Smith county to visit his
father, Henry Hobbick, a former Wa
Keeneyite.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19
Union Memorial Service.

WA-KEENEY, Kansas. May Il. 1906.
Union Memorial service will be
held at the court house in this city
on Sunday. May "a, at IL "a M, Rev.
Everett officiating. assisted by Rev.
Ericsson. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to the public. All veterans of
the Civil and Spanish wars are earn
estly requested to meet with Captain
Trego Post at its headquarters at
1890 a. M, and march in body to
place of service. COMMITTEE.
By order of Post
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19
New Bank for Ellis.

in Ellis with capital of $4,000. 90.
The stock is all owned by our busi-
ness men and farmers. 1t will be
known as the Citizens Bank and has
the following officers: President,
Chas- Keagy; vice president, Thos.
McMahon; secretary, Geo. Leisenring;
cashier, Geo. Cross. The building
recently vacated by Ross s. Waldo
has been rented Mr.. Cross has been
in Kansas City this week buying a
safe and furniture. 1t is expected
the bank will open for business about
June 1st.-Ellis Headlight.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

The first number on the program
was march, king of the Karnival," :"
by Miss Irene Lucas and Miss Jane
Wilson. 1t was very well rendered,
and to its strains the graduates and
ranged for them.
Next came the invocation by Rev.
Scott after which Harold Forester
delivered an grafton on 'LaFayette"
in a very pleasing manner showing
careful study and preparation.
Miss Grace Gorrell followed with an
oration on ''Child Verse; She show
ed considerable talent in her reclta-
tion of child verse from famous poets.
Mrs. J. III. Neisley and L. G. Nudge
played piano and violin duet which
called forth a hearty encore which
was responded to very graciously by
two of our best musicians.
Robert Rinker in his Grafton, DE
feat,'' showed vein of deeper thought
than is usually found in one of not yet
mature years. His style and delivery
were very pleasing and his theme full
of excellent thought.
Gilbert Greenwoods recitation,
''The Combat" was excellent. He was
self possessed, his style easy and flu
ent and with a voice particularly
adapted for public sp aaking, we be-
speak for him Il career and very
bright one as public speaker.
The piano solo by Miss Hulda Mel
son showed her TO be an artist. Her
skill and technique was remarkable
and called forth a thunder of applause
by the audience; she responded to the
encore. She Is without doubt an ac-
complished pianist and musician.
Guy G. Blakely was the only gradu-
ate from the Trego County High
School, and his oration. Success by
Sacrifice" (the title was also used for
the class mottol was no doubt in a
measure the young mans own expert
ence, for to go through school from
the lowest grades up to the last course
laid down by the instructors is indeed
an achievement to be proud of for it
calls for honest labor as well as sacri-
flee, and Mr.. Blakely has won the
honor of obtaining a diploma whicn
admits him to the State University
Mrs. Q. ID. Smith, the county super
intendent, presented the diploma in a
few well chosen words.
Rev. J. G. Everett sang a solo, "Out
where the Breakers Roar" as only he
can sing it. Mr.. Everett possesses a
beautiful voice and his singing is al
ways thoroughly enjoyed and appreci-
ed. He responded to an encore.
Rev Erickson dismissed the audi
fence with the benedictiOn.
Thus closed one of the best COM
mencement programs to which we
have had the pleasure of listening to
for a good many years.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

Wanted-Gentleman or lady with
good reference, to travel by rail or
with a rig, for a firm of $3.50, ,OOO 90.
Salary sl,O72.OO per year and expenses:
salary pald weekly and expenses ad-
vaneed. Address, with stamp, Jos.
a. Alexander, Wa Keeney, Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

Attorney w. E. Saum was up from
Kansas City last Monday on legal
business. He says the supreme court
reversed the decision of our court in
the case of L. G. Johnson vs.. Cue.
johnson sued Cue for possession of
land. Cue can pay off notes on land
and get title to same if he wishes to.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

wednesday the sad news was re-
reived here of the death of our old
friend Claus Shumann, of Ogallah
township The funeral services were
held at the Lutheran church Friday
afternoon. Obituary next week
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

Notice-All subscribers to the
Wa-Keeney lecture course contract
for the season of 1906-O7 are requested
to meet at the office of the county
clerk Monday evening, May 81, for the
transaction OF business. BY order of
committee.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

J. H. Legere, of Hill City, Kas.,
was on yesterdays market with five
loads of cattle at $3.50, weighing
1,41O lbs. He also had in two loads of
hogs.-K. G. Live Stock Journal
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

their host and hostess many more
happy events of the same kind, and
did not want them to forget any of
their old friends and add few more
new ones.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

The Collyer and Wa-Keeney mines
crossed bats on the High school
grounds last Friday afternoon. They
say it was considerable of 'sbawlr
game Collyer won by score of Is to
II. 1t took IL innings for Collyer to
beat our boys.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

Charles Rogers and VIM. E. Bowmen,
Spitsnaugle well drill and will drill
wells in all parts of the county, at
present they are at work near home.
We wish these excellent young men
success in their new venture.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

T. w. Bundy and j. w. Spena are
each treating their houses to new
coat of paint this week, which adds
very much to the appearance of these
cottages
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19
HudheS-CuSter.

Last Saturday evening at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Tatman, Miss
Bertha Hughes was united in mar-
riage to Mr. Gus Custer of Oakley.
The ceremony was performed at
o'clock by Rev. J. G. Everett of the
Presbyterian church in the presence
of the relatives and quite large
number of friends. The bride was
very charming in a beautiful pink
satin dress trimmed in cream colored
lace and insertion. The groom was
dressed in the usual suit of black.
Miss Bertha Hughes, now Mrs.
Custer, is well known here, having
spent a good many years IN this COM
munity, and is young lady possess
ing many admirable qualities besides
being a christian which added much
to her already pleasing character and
personality. Mr.. Custer is not known
very well in our city. but stands high
among the people of the community
in which he lives as young man of
most excellent qualities as well as
qualifications and be bespeak for
these young people much future hap
piness.
About twenty-five guests were pres
ent at this happy occasion and after
the ceremony fruit ices and cakes
were served.
Many beautiful and useful presents
were received.
We, with the friends of the bride
and groom extend congratulations,
wishing them much joy and happi-
ness through life.
Last Tuesday evening a number of
Miss Philbrook's friends in the Meth
odist church presented her with a
handsome toilet case with silver
mounted brush, comb and mirror as a
mark of their appreciation and es-
TEEN for her. Miss Philbrook has
acted as organist during the past
year and with her departure much re-
gret is caused among the church peo-
pie and she will be missed very much
from their midst.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

Mr.. Gilbert. of Sterling. ILL.,, was
in town Thursday. Mr.. Gilbet owns
the old Danford farm west town,
and he won't put a price on the farm
for fear some one will take him up.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

George Cross was up from Ellis
Tuesday shaking hands with his
many friends. George will be cashier
of the new bank at Ellis, and this
corporation is to be congratulated
upon securing such a valuable man.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19
WEATHER REPORT.

Maximum and minimum tempera-
lures according to the government
thermometer at Wa-Keeney for the
week ending May II.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19
J. A. RICKART,
L. s. Correspondent.

Married-Sunday, Nav Is. 1906,
Miss Edna f. Eaton and Mr.. Isam
Phares, both of Mendoza. The cere-
mony was performed at the home of
the bride, and Rev. Scott of Wa-Kee-
ney officiated. There was houseful
of relatives and friends present at the
ceremony and all partook of a bounti-
full repast. Many valuable and useful
presents were received. This. young
couple has our hearty congratula-
tiOnS.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES
Itching. Blind, Bleeding, Protruding
Piles. Druggists are authorized to
refund money il PAZO OINTMENT
fails to cure in 6 to IA days. SOC.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

A rather windy week with a rain
fall of .39 inches; heavier rains with
little hail are reported from other
parts of the county. Gardens doing
well: peas in bloom on the 18TH
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

trip to Topeka and Lawrence last Fri
day evening
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

Carroll Kelly and Guy Jones eft
this evening friday for Salina, To-
peka, Lawrence and Kansas City,
where they will spend several days
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

w. F. Cross was up from Glencoe
last wednesday on business before
the probate judge. He was accom-
panied by cousin of Mrs. Cross, Mr.
Michael, of Houston, Texas. Mr..
Michael represented the teezor heirs
in an administrators settlement.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

The Good will society will serve
dinner at noon and ice cream and
cake afternoon on Decoration day in
the Hille building
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

A picked nine of Wa-Keeneyites
played a game of ball with the Big
creek "Mudhens" recently. Wa
Keeney won by a score of II to 5.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

Last Tuesday the American house
changed hands. Mr.. Toothaker, of
Hays, took charge. He is an old ho-
tel man, and should receive liberal
patronage as he will run first-class
hotel
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19
Decoration day will be observe

Decoration day will be observed at
Collyer- Rev. Harper will preach the
Memorial sermon Sunday. May 27. l.
T. Purcell will crate on Decoration
day The children will take part and
good music will be one of the features
of the day. Everybody invited to
come to Collyer-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

w. A. Tawney. the popular post
master and merchant of Ogallah, was
county seat visitor Tuesday. Mr..
Tawney had just sold a quarter of
land for $4,000 and came up to sign
the deed. He has purchased a section
of land close to Ogallah, owned by his
father-in-law, G. G. Yetter. He says
he is going to keep this land as nest
egg or home when he grows old. We
acknowledge a pleasant call. Come
again.
Grandma Munson still continues
very sick at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. H. E. Mccormick.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

Subscribe for the WORLD, Oldest
paper in the county.
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Teachers Association.
No. Dist. No. meet

Teachers attending County associa-
tion 1905-06:
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Lester c. Nudge, the real estate
investor, has a new ad in this issue.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

Mrs. G. [. Reynolds moved into her
new house last Tuesday. She is well
pleased with her new home, the cost
of which is $1,000.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

George Hobbick is visiting his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hobbick at
Athol, Kas., this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

Read w. A. Eppler's, the hail in
surance mans new ad In this issue.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

Robert Q. wheeler, of Syracuse, n
Y, is visiting his uncle, E. d. wheel
er and family this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

Sunday school 9:45 a. M, preaching
IL a. m and s p. M, b. Y. p. U. meet
ing 100 p. 49,, at the Baptist church
Sunday, May 20, 1906. This invites
you. Q. W. Q. Ericsson, pastor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

Postmaster and Merchant Wolff
was in from Voda Tuesday. He says
wheat looks fine. 1t is II to 10 inches
high.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

Thos. Roberts was up from Ogallah
Wednesday. He says he has 250 acres
of good wheat; also $50 acres of poor
wheat
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

Wanted-Girl for general house
work, So per V eek, no washing. Mrs.
Geo. Baker
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

Pearl Britt informs US that he dug
up sixteen bushels of potatoes this
spring from his last falls patch. Who
can beat this?
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Smoked hams at Bakers.

Hal Jones is working on his new
house.
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