Ashland Weekly Journal from Ashland, Kansas • Page 1

Historical Soclatj iff fl VOLUME X. ASHLAND, CLARK COUNTY, KANSAS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 1896. NUMBER 3C? Su iff ftft7ttrf fiflf-trhln Jffnttrrtnl was made by acclamation. 3Ir Baker remarked that he had al HON. CHESTER I.

LONG GEO. THEIS, Pres't C. F. HERBST, Vice-Pres. A.

M. AAXLANINGHAM, Cassirr FARMERS and ST0CKGR0WERS By The Journal Company. ways been a Eepublican, was one yet and was "in it to win. THE REPUBLICAN CONTENTION. The Eepublicans of Clark county met in mass convention yesterday, the 6th, pursuant to call.

The preliminary organization was effected by naming M. Zimmerman chairman, and I. S. Drummond secre RAILWAY TIME" CARDS. Will address the people on the political questions of the day, at No nomination was made for surveyor to fill vacancy, the com mittee being empowered to place a OF ASHLAND, KANSAS.

Transacts a General Banking Business. Ashland, Aug. 27, 1896. One-half inch of rain fell last Friday morning, making the rain tary. On motion the chairman appoint candidate on the ticket.

The next order of business Avas the selection of two delegates to the state convention. J. H. Clay and Frank Daily Avere chosen, 3Ir. Gil- Directors.

AtcMsoD, Totfa Santa Fe W. H. AVeldon, Farmer and Stockcrrower. ed the following committees: C. F.

Herb6t, Cashier First National Bank of Correspondents. Kansas National Bank. AVichita. Inter tate Natkuml Bank, Kansas City. Corbin Banking Company, New York AV apakoneta.

fall at this point for the month of On order of business J. E. Mc Nair, B. F. Donnell, S.

G. Stewart, nan. whn wns fuan nrminitor? W. C. Bugan, Treasurer of Clark County.

George Theis, President Railway. On resoluiions I. S. Drummond A. M.

Vanlaningham, Cashier. clining for business reasons. If y1 r- John Swayze, 31. G. Stevenson On permanent organization J.

Bone, J. 31. Grasham, J. H. July an even nine inches.

nis, we believe, breaks all previous records. Visitor (at insane asylum) Who is this particularly violent patient? Attendent He is the man who attempted to write a pamphlet on "The Silver Question in Two Lessons." Philadelphia North Amer Baffin. The Hardest West. Arrive, p. m.

7:00 6:08 East. stations. Leave 4:00 a. m. Englewood.

4:48 On motion convention adjourned Organ and Vocal Music. 3Iiss Mary L. Drummond is prepared to recenre pupil in pianor, organ and vocal music. Terms for piano and organ instruction, 88 for 24 lessons. Vocal instruction with blackboard drill, 82 per term-extra.

Eesidence first dwelling north of 31. E. church. to reassemble at 1 p. m.

At 1:30 clock the convention j. one ana AL. ix. otevenson Avere selected as alternates. For delegates to the senatorial convention Dighton Eobert and T.

SaAvyers were chosen. F. E. Kerns and F. A.

Baker, alternates by acclamation. The folloAving is a list of the county central committeemen: Appleton C. F. Wagoner BroAvn Wm. Thomas Liberty J.

S. 3IcQuerry. Lexington F. E. Daily.

was called to order by Chairman ican. Zimmerman. G. W. Gillian and J.

M. Grasham 5:38 Protection 5:15 6:10 Coldwater 4:42 9:20 Isabel 1:49 10:30 Spivey 12:10 11:05 Eago 11:54 11:55 Norwich 10:00 1:06 p. m. Clearwater 9:38 The committee on permanent or jranization reported favor of I. drove down from Englewood last Friday, intending to 0 home the S.

Drummond for chairman and 31. G. Stevenson for secretary, and the FREE EDUCATION i Way Possible To get along in the world is to buy "real cheap" things. As a rule, the less you pay the more it costs in the long run. We can get you "real cheap" things if you want them, but only carry good goods at Ioav prices at The Furniture Store.

Upstairs over Wildman's. convention ratified the action of 'II ill i' same evening, but the rain caused them to stay all night. They attended the Pop convention Saturday, but neither of them was mentioned for office. the committee. hi in 2:00 3Iulvane 8:15 3:10 Wichita 6:50 11:40 Newton 2 35 2:25 Emporia-.

a. 2:20 Committee on order of business feitka J. j. Broadie. Cimarron J.

31. 3Iendenhall. Edwards S. G. Gribble.

Center E. II. Potter. EngleAvood J. 31.

Grasham. Vesta S. W. Sawyers. An education a'.

Harvard. Yale, or any o'her onllt'jrf! or ixstitnii' of letirn'm? In the United State-, or i the New Kngland Conservatory of Mnic, can be soeun-d by any youg man woman who i in earnest. AViite for quickly. JAMES 1. BALL.

So Bromflcld Wireet, Boston, Mass. reported, and the report accepted 4:35 Topeka 11:3 as read. The committee on resolutions 6:50 Kansas City 1:2 10:30 arrive Chicago, 10:00 presented the following resolutions xsetore adjournment the county central committee was instructed For general information, rates 1. jn ,1 Commencing Monday, Aug. 10, and until further notice, the llock Island will run a stock extra every Monda-, leaving Minncola at 10:28 a.

m. and reaching Kansas City in good time for Tuesday's market. E. G. Holaday, Agent.

time cards, call on or address 10 im any vacancies tnat may oc- curr on the ticket and supply the A Yi EMPIRE which were unanimously endorsed: Your committee on Eesolutions, begs leave to report as follows: We, the Eepublicans of Clark county, in mass convention assem D. A. Rainsbcrg, Local Agent. names of any additional delegates to the senatorial convention that may be apportioned to this county. bled, realize that the so-called CMcap, Rod Island.

Pacific Ihe convention then adjourned ex OBITUARY. Serelda J. Silvey Avas born in Eoane county, June 29, 1840. Was married to E. W.

Currier Feb. 14; 1863. 3Ioved to Illinois Sept. 1869; resided in that state 7 years, then moved to Sedgwick county, Kansas, where they resided 8 years; from there they removed to Clark county in 3Iarch, 1884, Avhere she sine die. The Medicine Lodge Cresset editor is out for business, and makes the following proposition: Now that debates are in order we desire Democratic and other free-coinage parties have undertaken to destroy the credit of our government by substituting cheap currency for No.

62, mixed train, mail and press, going east, 10:40 a. m. No. 61, mixed train, mail and press, going west, 3:58 p. m.

IH SOUTHWESTERN ARKANSAS JUST4 OPENED SETTLEMENT, BjtliB BnMiDjr of tteNew Roai--Tlie Kansas City, PittsMnaml Ml-Tlic Port Arte Ronte. ex I. S. Drummond, Chairman M. G.

Stevenson, Secretary. A daily stage enables passengers to to announce that we will meet Mr. Allen Herr in a series at 5.00 a meet: and owing to the times being County central committee met reach Ashland at p. m. E.

G. Holadat, Local Agt. on adjournment of convention and elected E. H. Potter chairman, and 31.

G. Stevenson secretarv. hard up, we will throw of two per resided until her death, August 4, 1896, at the age of 56 years, 1 cent if the amount is paid in NA. THE NEW QTI IX month and 5 days. She Avas the The committee adjourned to meet sound money; that by and through this cheap currency repudiation of honest debts is intended; that they are deliberately attempting to place the American wage earner on a level with the peons of Mexico and the coolies of China; that they intend, if successful in this election, -to take away the safeguards which surround and isolate the Supreme "Dearest," he said cooingly, "I mother of five children, the four M.

G. STEVENSON, REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE. again on the 15th of August. POLK COUNTY. wish you were a great statesman youngest surviving her.

The delegates of the first com with your picture on our greenbacks." "I wonder if she knows Titles examined, reports made missioner district met after the ad- on condition of property and al To Become the Ceuter of a Large and. Important Trade Territory. that a man has to be dead to get ournment of the convention and Whm sad dream is o'er, And we are lad to rest W'thm the cold earth's bos 'Twill all be fur the best. When onr last look is given To thosii onr hearts have blest, Ahn tue last ki-s is taken, 'Twill nil be for the best. things in relation to the interests his picture on the currency? he Court of the United States from of non-residents.

political influence, and make it the 1 Fire. Life. Accident, Tornado The Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf Eailroad the Port Arthur- thought to himself, but he didn't press the question. There are some things it is better not to know. mere machine to oe used in the in and Plate Glass Insurance.

I Eoute Avill by unanimous vote nominated A. S. Drake for county commissioner. In case any vacancy occurred in the nomination of their convention, the members of the county central committee from the first district Avere instructed to fill it. complete its line to- Office over Wildman's store, Ash Indianapolis Journal.

terest of the political party which may be in power; and that they further intend to substitute state When over onr cold body Anxious furm ae pres ed, And hear ere sadly beating, 'Twill all be for the best. Bo let us all be cheerful, And not be sore oppressed, For Jesns ed to save ns. And that was for the beat. The southwestern Kansas and land, Kansas. Cut the weeds.

Fruit wanted on subscription. northwestern Oklahoma district G. rights for the national government, tnereby destroying the foundation A. E. Eeunion will be hele at Beaver, Ok September 17, 18 and 19, principle of a Union of States.

The State dailies reported yes W. II. Weldon shipped four cars Tuesday night was too hot for sleep something very uncommon in this section of country. 1896. The "old boys', down there Polk county, about August 15th.

This will open up one of the neAvest and best portions of Southwestern Askansas to settlement. This country has been. Avithout railroads and is very sparcely settled, there being in section of the state nearly 000 acres of the very finest kind of government land for homestead, entry, and millions more of mag- nifirpnt, f'rnit orftwirur fnrminiT We declare that Ave view the foregoing declaration of principles terday that Ex-Governor George of the so-called Democratic and of cattle Tuesday. Don't forget about that little sub scription business. Died 3Irs.

E. W. Currier, of kindred parties as dishonest and always have a gay time at their reunions, and Beaver is the best place in the southwest to go if you want a real hearty welcome. The people down there just turn the town over revolutionary in their character, Wanted Chickens on subscrip and that Ave condemn any and all tion at this office. 1.

Anthony Avas dying. He has been confined to his bed for three months, and his death was not unexpected. Meat Market Restaurant. Vesta township, died Tuesday, and and Avas interred in in the Ashland cemetery Wednesday of this week. 3Irs.

Currier had been a sufferer from disease for many months, and medical skill exerted itself in vain attempts to destroy the credit and to visitors on such occasions. influence of these Uuited States or 31. It. btevenson has lust re Go to Eice Bros. New Drug and to subvert the government.

ceived a fine assortment of picture Jewelry Store for. fresh drugs, That we endorse the National frames. to save her life, or to mitigate her ra mineral and heaAy timbered landsr can be purchased at from $2 to 10-per acre. This is a high, rolling, Avell watered, heavily healthy country, with an excellent summer and Avinter climate. The seasons are regular, rainfall: Eepublican platform, and congrat sufferings.

She was an estimable A. D. Polley of Lamed, Kansas, careluliy compounded prescriptions, reliable patent medicines, druggists' sundries, pure liquors for medical purposes, electric belts lady, and will be sadly missed by ulate ourselves that we have nothing to apologize for; and that we was in the city last Saturday sell the community in which she are proua 01 the tact, that our ing medicines and essences. Ashland Christian Endeavor Union. and batteries, etc.

Jewelry, clocks, abundant and free from hot winds A. WAY, Proprietor. The best of fresh meats of all kinds constantly on hands. Prices of everything away down. Meat you must have, and we Avant to sell watches; repairs done with prompt Topic for August 9: The Con- cyclones, blizzards, drouths and The Democratic state conven is.

ness; work insured. Silverware in tion, in session at Hutchinson, have been working hard for fusion with a never failing fruit and grain-country. It is a land of mountains and valleys, forests and streams. stock, or ordered to suit customers. Also news stand.

Oil paintings, the Populists, but up to Wednes-night no agreement had been oils, glass, putty, etc. you the best. Come and see. At the Eestaurant you can get a good meal for 15 or 20 cents, and platform of principles is so plain that even statesmen of the Democratic party declare that the only safty for the Union lies in voting for and electing 3IcKinley and Hobart. We heartily endorse the strictly honest and economical business course pursued by the Kansas Eepublican State administration.

And that Ave Avill do our level best for the success of our Eepublican reached on a division of honors There will be a Eepublican meet- and spoils. ing at the u. u. u. ranch, on the ine between Clark and Meade counties, Kansas, and about 4 miles from the Beaver county line, on Texas Fever in Oklahoma.

At a meeting of the Bonrd of Ee- being sufficiently elevated to insure pure, cool breezes in summer, and Availed on the north by 200 miles, of mountain forests Avhich protect it from the cold blasts of Game is plentiful and it is nOAv open for the first time to the-pioneer the homeseeker, mer-. chant, manufacturer and; investor. The neAv tOAvn of 3Iena 392 miles, south of Kansas City will be the-, Wednesdav, Aug. 26. The speak a better one for 25 cents.

Order anything you Avant. Also all kinds of temperance drinks. Here you will also find fresh candies and confections, and a large assortment of NOTIONS a great many things that you don't know we carry. Ask for Avhat you Avant and see if Ave haven't sot it. gents of the Agricultural College, the Governor and the Territory ers billed for the occasion are Hons Uhester 1.

JLonfr, Harry Jione and Veterinarian, on July 29th, it was ticket, national, state and county, and that we will wage Avar to the end against populism, anarchy, repudiation and dishonor. J. 31. Grasham presented the M. Painter.

A cordial invita declared that Texas fever of a con quest of 6: 10-18. Leader Miss Claude Crane. D. B. Denny of Lexington gave us the first 16 to 1 call last Saturday that we have had for some time.

There will be preaching by Eev. F. E. Gordon at the Towner school house next Sunday, August 9th, hoth morning and afternoon. The Englewood train has been late nearly every day for the past two weeks.

A large amount of grain and stock is being shipped in from the west. Mulvane Eecord. Arthur Hoover left today for Coldwater, to join the Coldwater ball club and will assist them in a game to be played at Greensburg between Haviland and Coldwater. The road accross the bottom leading to the cemetery is badly in need of repair in fact is almost impassible for heavily loaded teams. It should be looked after tion has been extended to the peo tagious nature existed in Oklahoma Territory, and ordered the Kiowa, ple of Beaver county to attend the Ice Cream Saturdays and Sundays meeting Beaver Herald.

name of Hon. H. J. Bone. On motion the rules were suspended If a hundred farmers make butter FARMERS' SONS.

ana the nomination made by ac from 500 cows, there will be one clamation. Bone called before the We employ you at home on a hundred different kinds of butter, salary of 50 a month. Write Comanche Wichita, Ponca, Otoe, KaAv and Osage Indian Eeserva-tions, and the counties of CleAre-land, Pottawatomie, Canadian, Oklahoma, Lincoln, Payne, Logan, Noble and PaAvnee quarantined, prohibiting the taking of cattle from those sections into other parts of the Territory under a heavy and some of it will be good it may convention and made a rousing ru publican speech accepting the nom ination. railroad division, and the commercial, manufacturing and distribnt-. ing center for a country 50 to 75 miles in either direction.

Tlib-town is charmingly located, and surrounded by the richest and most beautiful country in Arkansas. It offers rare inducements to-, all kinds of business ventures and; is destined to become a large and: flourishing city Avithin few' pretty safely be said that much of quickly. Puritan Publishing Bromfield Boston, Mass. will not be good. But if the muk For county attorney S.

G. Stuart be brought together and manulac presented the name of J. 31. Grash tured in a well conducted creamery am. On motion of J.

E. 3IcNair 1 penalty. he entire product may be the best. the rules were suspended and the i it be sent to market as the pro months. duct of the one hundred makers, The American Cultivator of July 11 duotes the price of butter in nomination made by acclamation.

In response to call 3Ir. Grasham expressed his thanks for the honor Special Low Rate Excursions, All railroads will sell half-rate the poor will have undue influence Agents wanted to sell the Life and Speeches of 3IcKinley, Avith Proceedings of St. Louis Convention, Platform of Party, and other valuable information. 320 pages, with 20 full pare illustrations. in a short but pithy speech.

stop-over homeseekers' tickets to Boston folloAvs: Vermont and New Hampshire extra creamery, assorted sizes, per pound, 16 cents, and repaired. The E. E. bridge gang is here at work on the stock yards. The j-ards will be enlarged and divided into three pens, a new chute put Mrs.

Julia A. Crane and Harry Keith were nominated for county nortnernJNew lorlc extra cream- any point on tee ivansas City, Pittsburg Gulf railroad on the following dates: August 4 and 18, superintendent. Balloting resulted cry, assorted sizes, 10 cents; Vermont extra dairy, 14 and 15 cents; as follows: Total vote cast 81, of Avhich Mrs. Crane received 44 and 3Ir. Keith 37.

September 1 and 15, October ft and-, 20. Bo sure to buy your tickets to-. Siena, and see all of Southwest. 31issoari, the Ozark apple countrv New York extra dairy, 14 cents; extra Western dairy prints, 16 and Will Thomas of Brown tOAvnship 17 cents; small boxes extra West- -a fw 1 em creamery, 1 ana 10 cents; ex and depreciate the price of all, while the creamery will obtain the top price for all. Irrigation Age, We find the following, under big headlines, in the Topeka Journal: To Editor Topeka State Journal: Please send 100 copies of The Journal here and fifty copies to C.

W. Caeson at Ashland Kansas. Send me bill for same and I will promptly remit. Also quote me your lowest rate, per month, for the daily in clubs of 10. 20 and 30.

You are doing s. grand work. John I. Lee. John knows just how many of his old Pop neighbors can read.

nominated W. N. Wallingford for probate Judge and on motion of E. 31. Brooks the nomination Avas and western Arkansas.

This wilL. afford homeseekers an unparalled opportunity to visit this country and secure homes in this neAv land. Papers and pamphlets giving a full-- tra Western creamery, 16 and 17 cents; extra Western creamery prints, 17 and 18 cents. A few Price, cloth, S1.00; half morocco, $1.50. Sixty per cent discount to Agents.

Send 30 cents for Prospectus and full particulars, and go to work at once. You can sell 200 copies in your town. Address J. S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, 57 Eose Now York.

23-w8 For Sale or Trade We have 450 shares of Cripple Creek min-stock Avhich Ave will sell at a Ioav price or trade for cows, horses or hogs. If you are on the. speculate, call at this office. in, the ground filled and drained, and other improvements made. At the school meeting last week A.

31. Van Laningham was reelected school director. It was decided to have an eight months term of school, and Mrs. Julia Crane was employed as teacher of the intermediate department. No one has yet been hired as principal or for the primary department, the board wishing to take time for a thorough consideration of the many applications for the positions.

made by acclamation. 3Ir. Wal lingford responded to calls and years ago Vermont and New York butter was rated the highest of any thanked the convention for this manifestation of confidence in him. description of the country will be mailed free by addressing F. A.

Harnbeck, Land in the markets; now Western but For district clerk Uncle Jesse ter is taking the lead in grade and price among critical butter buyers of the east. Eoberts presented the name of Ad th and Wyandotte Kansas. dison Baker and his nomination City,.