The Oswego Independent from Oswego, Kansas • Page 3

I is is a is is his in the Mercantile Company's ANNUAL CLEARING SALE Continues Until Saturday, January 16, 1909 Big Bargains you can't afford to miss. Every article in this big stors at reduced prices. Nothing Reserved. We are bound to clean up the stock before invoicing. Men's Clothing Children's Cloaks The Largest Stock in Town to Select From At one-half the regular price.

Ladies' Cravenette Coats at one-half price. Men's $10.00 fine Worsted Suits, sale price only. All our Furs at one-half the $7.45 regular price. Men's $12.50 hand tailored Suits, sale 9.45 Men's $15.00 Suits (guaranteed by the maker) sale price 11.45 One lot of Ladies Hoods and Fascinators, sale price. 10c each Men's 50c Dress Shirts, sale price.

38c each One lot of Boy's Caps, worth 25 and 50c, sale 10c each Men's $1.00 Monarch Dress Shirts, sale price. 50c each RIBBONS, worth 25 and 35c, sale 19c yard Men's $1.50 Cluett Shirts, sale price only. 98c each One lot of $1.50 Black Petticoats, sale price only 98c each $1.50 Bed Comforts, sale price only $1.00 $2.50 Gold plated handle Umbrellas, sale price $1.95 each $2,25 Bed Spreads (not fringed) sale price. $1.48 One lot consisting of 19 Ladies' Trimmed Hats at 39c each Big Bargains in Dress Goods, Hats, Shoes, Belts, Table Linen, Undenwear, Hosiery, Lace and Embroidery. You will save BIG MONEY by coming to this sale.

Montgomery Me Mercantile le Co. KANSAS THE HOME OF GOOD GOODS. OSWEGO, ANOTHER OLD SETTLER GONE. Soloman Bigham Passes Away at His Home in Montana Township. The silent reaper of death visited again the home of Mrs.

Mary Bigham, and this time claimed as its victim, Solomon Bigham, who died January 2, 1909, at 10 o'clock a. m. His death was caused by cancer of the stomach and enlargement of the liver. The end was calm and peaceful. In fact, it seemed more like one going to sleep than dissolution, and his last breath was like a faint zephyr giving token of the end of a storm.

His sudden death was a sad blow. When it became known that Solomon Bigham was no more, sorrow enthroned itself in every home and a gloom was cast over the spirit of all in the neighborhood in which he lived. Mr. Bigham was born December 18, 1857, in Washington county, Illinois, and moved to Kansas with his mother in 1867. He died at the old homestead where his widowed mother first located and is sleeping his last sleep in Oswego cemetery by the side of his brother George, who preceded him to the grave two months ago.

Rev. J. A. Everett Dead. Information has been received of the death recently of Rev.

J. A. Everett at Plainsville, Ind. He was a former resident of this city, having been engaged in the grocery and bakery business for many years, and was highly respected. He leaves the following named children: Mrs.

Lulu Cross of Colorado, Mrs. E. R. Hayes and James Everett of Cherryvale; Wm. Everett, Oronogo, and Reuben Everett, Joplin.

New Subseribers. New subscribers to the Oswego Independent, beginning January 1, are as follows: Mrs. L. C. Crane, Coffeyville; Mrs.

W. I. Crane, Pittsburg; Mrs. Scheidts, Parsons; Mrs. George Howard, Fergus Falls, H.

L. Christman, M. I. Miller, Dr. Holloway, J.

W. Parks, Oswego; Mrs. C. R. Daily, University Place, Mrs.

E. R. Hayes, Cherryvale; R. A. Blake, Dennis.

Get tickets for "Above the Clouds" 25, 35 and 50c January 15. Like Father, Like Son. Jimmie A bell, son of Marion Asbell, who is serving a life sentence in the penitentiary, has returned to his former home in Chetopa for the purpose of engaging in a wrestling match with, Young Gotch, the champion of Iowa. He is advertised as the champion heavyweight of Missouri, and the match comes off at the opera house Saturday night. When a young man, Marion Asbell was noted for his strength and often participated in wrestling matches, Wants a Divorce.

In the district court this week, Willis Armour of Oswego instituted proceedfor a divorce from his wife, ings Armour, whom he married February 16, 1903, in Oswego. He charges abandonment and neglect of duty. The have no children. NEW YEAR'S RECEPTION. Large Attendance at Masonic Hall to Greet the Knights Templar.

In celebrating New Year's day, the Knights Templar of Oswego Commandery made the entertainment a brilliant success. Masonic hall was tifully decorated with smilax and palms. The favors were carnations. From two to five o'clock there was a constant stream of callers. The Sir Knights appeared in full regalia and were assisted in receiving by members of the Eastern Star.

Music was furnished by the Oswego orchestra, and punch and wafers served. The guests from out of town were entertained at dinner at the Oswego House and shown many courtesies to make the day pleasant for them. Among those in attendance were W. J. Lough, Purdy, C.

M. Hoard and wife, Dr. L. R. Sayer and wife, W.

B. Barderson and wife, Miss Belle Johnston, E. R. Pattyson, H. B.

Boggs, of Columbus; Geo. Burton and wife, M. L. Croft, W. N.

Gibbs, Hallowell; Ralph Lane and wife, Bert and Amil Norris, Altamont; B. T. Boggs, Sherwin; Dr. Von Trebra and Miss Von Trebra, Chetopa. LODGE NEWS.

Two candidates were initiated into the Order of the Eastern Star, Wednesday night. About thirty-five bers were present and enjoyed a social, after which refreshments were served. The Degree of Honor elected officers for the ensuing term at its last meeting, as follows: Mrs. Sadie Smith, chief of honor; Mrs. J.

B. Pierce, lady of honor; Maud McGill, chief of ceremonies; Mrs. Abbie Potter, financier; Mrs. Demia White, recorder; Mrs. Sadie Holmes, guide; T.

W. Miller, Ruby Jones, whose parents are seeking a divorce, being protected at the home of Mrs. Sadie Smith of this city, by order of the Labette county probate, court until the contention settled. The child had remained with Mr. and Mrs.

Monroe Kirkendall of Labette until their removal to Oklahoma, objections having been made by the father of the child to its being taken away, and as he attempted at one time to kidnap it, the parties relinquished it temporarily and may adopt it later, Let's go to Van's. Sees Mother Grow Young. "It would be hard to overstate the wonderful change in my mother since she began to use Electric Bitters," writes Mrs. W. L.

Gilpatrick of Danforth, Me. past 70 she seems really to be growing young again. She suffered untold misery from dyspepsia for years. At last she could neither eat, drink nor sleep. Doctors gave her up and all remedies failed till Electric Bitters worked such wonders for her heolth." They invigorate all vital organs, cure liver and kidney troubles, induce sleep, impart strength and appetite, Only 50c at Kingsbury Frick.

POSTOFFICE CONTEST. PRISONERS TO PENITENTIARY. Sheriff Holmes Takes Three Burglars to Serve Time. Three prisoners were taken today to the penitentiary at Lansing by Sheriff Holmes, assisted by Deputy Sheriff Lee Jackson. J.

W. Thompson, alias J. W. Miller, age 25, was arrested on the 4th inst. for robbing a rooming house in Parsons and as the charges could not be refuted he plead guilty.

Skeleton keys were found in his possession, aside from the various articles taken from the rooms. Ex-Chief of Police Weggen of Parsons, convicted of robbing the Strasburger store, was sentenced to from six to fifteen years. One of the prisoners who escaped with Weggen from the Parsons city jail was Davis. He completed the trio who were committed to the penitentiary today. Stricken With Paralysis.

Early Shrout received a stroke of paralysis while in Oklahoma, Monday, and as it is the second cne within two years, relatives were apprehensive of the result. It had affected his vocal organs and facial nerves, and for twenty-four hours he was unable to talk or eat. Friends placed him on the train at Vinita, and he returned Tuesday to the home of his mother, Mrs. A. T.

Shrout of this city. He is reported as improving. LOAN 8 When in need of a loan do not forget THE DEMING INVESTMENT CO ONWEGO, KANSAS. Where money may be had at all times at low rates and liberal terms. SUDDEN DEATH.

Independent The receipts for the Oswego postoffice were $300 greater during December than the sante month last year. This indidates that Oswego is growing. A marriage license issued last week to Maris W. Johnson and Otis L. Craft of Dennis was returned to the probate court, reported "not used." FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 1909.

H. T. Divelbiss, the carpenter, makes pretensions as a hunter, but in one no brought in game as follows: Five day rabbits, two quail, one crow, one woodpecker and one hawk. The building which has been occupied for many years by the department store of VanAlstine Carpenter, was purchased this week by Sam Carpenter for $7,000. Dr.

P. D. Holloway of Iowa, has located in the city and will engage in the general practice of medicine, havopened an office over the Condon ing bank. He is an osteopathic physician. Lottie Vanover, aged 28, was adjudged insane Tuesday and will be committed to the hospital for epileptics at Parsons.

She has been an inmate at the county poor house for eleven years, having no relatives to care for her. A change has been made in the partnership firm of Munroe Parnell, Frank Munroe having sold his interest to Henry Parnell, who is experienced the meat market business. Some in improvements will be made in the shop. Belshazzar had a dream one night when "Above the Clouds." He dreamed that the Oswego high school entertainment was one of the best ever seen in He awoke and behold it was See it at the Grand Theatre, true. Friday evening, January 15.

revival, meetings in progress at The E. church have been well atthe M. notwithstanding the extreme tended, weather. Rev. S.

S. Murphy of cold has preached every night a and Parsons the pastor, Rev. L. S. is assisted by Jones.

the direction of Miss Beatrice Under of Ashland, Ohio, the Oswego Lafler high school is arranging to give an entertainment at the Grand Theatre, FriJanuary 15. Bible students day night, their knowledge of "'Belshazmay have zer's somewhat changed by it depicted on this occasion. seeing Miss Lafler is a graduate of the oratorschools at Pittsburg, and Ashland, jeal Ohio. Agents Wanted. Be a representative of the United Wireless Telegraph Company in your employees earn from $35 home town; week; you can do the same; to $300 per applyat once.

The no capital required; United Wireless Telegraph Company, building, Denver, Colo. Cooper M. F. Sullivan Dies Sunday Afternoon at Home of Heart Failure. M.

F. Sullivan, one of the oldest residents of Oswego, died suddenly at his home Sunday afternoon about 5 o'clock of heart failure. He had just returned home and sat down, when Mrs. Sullivan was startled by the change in his apWithout warning, he had pearance. been called to meet his Maker.

Death was due to heart failure. He had been a sufferer for years with muscular rheumatism and was unable to work at his trade, that of marble cutter. Mr. Sullivan was a native of Massachusetts. After residing in New York, the southern states and Iowa, he came to Oswego in 1876 and engaged in the marble business, which he had followed since fourteen years of age.

Aside from his wife, he leaves the following children: Eugene Sullivan of this city, Mrs. Alta McCue of Mound Valley, Mrs. Ruth Arthur of Liberty, Miss Carlotta Sullivan and Mrs. T. M.

Brady of Parsons, Ernest and Victor Sullivan of Utah. Funeral services were conducted by Oswego Commandery No. 7, Knights Templar, at the family residence, Tuesday afternoon, and interment was held in Oswego cemetery. The deceased was also an Ancient Odd Fellow. He was a man of sterling worth of character, and took a prominent part in the Masonic fraternity, considering that the principal guide to a higher and betlife.

He had a large number of ter friends who will regret to learn of his death. Had he lived a few days longer, he would have reached the age of 76. years. bread, fresh every morning, at Joplin O'Connell, McGuire Co. Death at City Hospital.

Mrs. Allen Kern of Osage township died Thursday morning at the hospital in this city from effects of an operation performed Monday. She had been an invalid for a year. The remains were sent to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

M. E. Sparks of Cherryvale, where services will be held and interment made near Mortimer. Mrs. Kern was a cousin of Mrs.

Emma Stainwaity of this city. She leaves a husband, two boys aged respectively 6 and 9 years, two brothers, Homer and Rolla Sparks, Mrs. Chas. Clark and Mrs. two sisters, Clarence Kern of Mound Valley.

Candies, nuts, oranges, at Chas. Hutton's at lowest prices. Handsome calendar free. Seriously Ill. J.

0. C. Baker is seriously ill with at his home in Columbus. pneumonia L. Baker and Mrs.

J.C.Brown, brother and sister left Thursday for Columbus. Mr. Baker is one of Oswego's oldest settlers, and many friends hope that he may recover. Get it at Van's. The Presbyterian ladies wish to thank all those who took part and assisted in the Living Picture Show.

Fight Now on at Washington--Postmaster Richereek Present. The term of Postmaster Richereek of this city expired January 2. Charges reflecting on his official duties having been preferred by a number of citizens, Postmaster Richcreek left Monday for Washington to appear personally before the department. He stated that he had complied with the law in every respect, but when his character is traduced he thought it necessary to show the department that his enemies are charging falsehoods. The other candidate for the office, Robt.

Montgomery, quietly attending to business, but friends are active. Kirkman-Ruttgen. At Weir City occurred the marriage of a Richland township couple, Miss Myrtle Kirkman and Leo Ruttgen. They are well known and esteemed by a large circle of friends. The bride forthree miles south of Osmerly resided wego, but lately has been living in Weir City.

Leo Ruttgen is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ruttgen and is a prosperous young farmer. He has grown to manhood in Pleasant Valley and had comfortable home prepared for his bride. Suesine silk at VanAlstine Carpenter's.

For Sale. The I. F. Biggs farm section 22 Fairview township. Arch Swanwick, Administrator, receiver.

Parrot Flour milled for Best People for the Good Bread Makers Guaranteed to give satisfaction for every purpose that Flour is used for. Price at the Mill $2.40 "Big 0" as good as other good flour. $2.30 1.00 Brown Shorts. 1.20 White Shorts 1.80 1.20 Pearl Corn Meal 1.50 OSWEGO MILLING COMPANY J. H.

Karns, Mgr..