The Lecompton Monitor from Lecompton, Kansas • Page 2

ISWIIIMlUHII III! i IMflllH II Jill II1 MS III 1 1 ft 11 SB A Narrow Escape. Aunty Furson's Story. Continued from first page. we wanted to chirk up a little, So I waited to see what metre he would strike to night; and would you believe it? I didn't know that he with ft shawl which had fallen from the wagon while tho team ran. This was tho first intimation that the team was running.

Having run about one Lecompton Monitor. tmi Elite, pointed facts in the form of a declamation, iu regard to "Earnest views of Life." Mr. Gopple in his oration on Mental and Fhysiual Development, showed the necessity of a strong body I called on the Smith family first, feeling sure of them, And they were mile, while passing the farm of W. E. Stone, he and J.

J. Lawrence made just happy, Mr. Smith signed, and knew any such tune, But off he started ou "Joy to the World the the Lord is but he went off, so did Mrs. Smith; and long John, Irantic efforts to stop them. They paid no attention, but would have run lickerty switch, like a steam engine, Two Chicago young men were out in a boat.

A storm came up. Death seemed certain. Tom," said one, "if we ever get out of this I shall never utter another oath as 1 ng as I live. Do you know your prayers, Tom?" Tom knew one and they prayed. They reached the shore in safety and then they hugged each other nnd dl-iced for joy.

After they had quieted down a little "Tom," said the over the men if they had not gotten and I couldn't keep up. I was partly as an adequate support to a strong Iniuil. Mr. P.O. Ward then "Skimmed the Surface" in an admirable manner and nui'ceeded in his intention, name lv: the rousing of a man who had out of the way.

About niilo farther laughing to see Kiah go it.and partly We are two days lata this week on account of a rush of job work anil other extra work winch must necessarily be done. We expect to be on time next, week and llerealter. We also expect to call on our neighboring farmers soon nud introduce the at a corner, the serins was crying again, my heart was so full: so overturned and dragged a short dis lance, when the doubletree pin broke I doubled up some of the notes and jumped over the others and so we safely reached th? end. and the horses went on with the neok- he came in while we were talking and put his name down; and then old Grandma Smith, Rhe dill not want to be lett out, and so there was four of them. I've alius found it a great thing in any good enterprise to enlist the Smith family.

There's a good many of I called next on the Joslyns, and next ou tho then on the VViddie Chadwick and so kept on. I met with some trouble once or twice, but not much. There was Fussy Furber, and being trustee, be Monitor, hence let all be ready to give ua a Loom. yoke and doubletrees, About sixty one r(olveii to be good, But I tell you Hezekiah prayed. gone to sleep.

On the whole the ent.ert.ii i merit was ik very credit.ble one to the So cietv, ami very acceptable to the peo yards further the doublotrees were tie allers prayes well, but this was bran new prayer, exactly suited to dropped. The team ran over five looking very thoughtful, "It was a narrow esoape, wasn't it?" Louisville Courier Journal' We Wonder: the occasion. And when Sunday triiles pissing home in their progress which was arrested near the "Brown came, and the minister got up aud be incor When Lecompton will told what had been done, and said Zetagiilliean. "It is all the work ot one good wo thought I was out of my spear, he man and dona in one day, I just Jug" school house by at present an unknown hand. No damage except that a seat was somewhat injured when tho wagon was overturned an ono horse slightly lamed.

KoArETOAIL GUDKWlTCTf said, and he wanted it understood got scared and wanted to run. And It is thought that a special law will bo passed in all the states to allow base ball umpires to carry side arms and wear sheet-iron armour. Atlanta Consttution. The Zetapathean Literary Society held its eighth anniversary on Wed. evening ol this week.

Those chosen to represent the Society in its display when some of the folks shook hands hat such work belonged to the trustees. "To be sure; I'm glad to fiud with me alter nieetin' aud said with porated. Whose cows are breaning the side walk down tswards the depot' What makes the boys wear white badges in commencement time. What went with the wedding cake. How many of the old students will return to Lhnc next year.

tears in their eyes, how I'd saved the it Wish the trustees had discovered it a little Then there was sister Puffy that's got the Asthma. She thought we ought to church and all that, I came awful nigh gettin, proud. But as Ilezekiah of erudition, had the hiyh privilege ol speaking to the largest audience of the entire commencement exercises. Not unlike the entertainments preceding, the programing was lengthy. The spicy mateiial thrown in, how says, we re all poor sinners, and so be lookin' after "the Bpeeritooalities." 1 chocked back.

But I am glad tel Aa-p yii if lis How the editresj of the Pearl She said we must get down before did it and I don't believe our church the She didn't think it could be run on money. But I told her wo will go boarding any more. Frcaly lerian Journal. ever, sulllccil to make the entire programme highly entertaining, Gatherer found that wo wanted a lady assistant, and whether, since her term of office has expired she will be a candidate. The first speaker, J.

J. Lawrence, would be just as spiritual to look into our pocket books a little, and said it wad a shame to be tarually declaimed President Lincoln's favorite poem, "Oh why should the spirit of mortal be proud!" Ha spoke in TERRY DEPARTMENT. Our public school closes this week. George Martin has gone to Missouri beggin' so of the board. SOCI ET ANN IV ERS A Rl ES She looked dreadfully solemn when distinct tones and exhibited a high aid that, and I almost felt as I'd Cnliopeau.

degree of interest iu this recitation where he will put in his time "foolin' with the buzz saw." been committing profane language The second speaker, 0. 3. Doian, in But I hope the Lord will forgive me THE MA.3ST Harry nines has been visiting an essay, paid tnbute to some of the if I took anything in Tain. I did not Lust Friday evening the Caliopenn Literary Society give their annual entertainment, which was attended by a laige and appreciative audience. friends here this week.

Heroes of History." Like other take my call iu vain, anyhow, Mrs. men, the speaker pleased sme of ids On last Saturday, the 6th Puffy is good only she alius wanted auditors and some he did not please. "Who Does ISTot AdvertisE to talk so pious; and she put down The Farmers Agricultural and Horti cultural Association, (lately organ llo conducts himself well on the her two shillings and then hove sUge, and will, no doubt, become em sigh. Then seven of the cooper shop ized at this place,) had a picnic in D. T.

Mitchell's trove, which was inent and usolul. boys gave their names at oue lick. J. C. Wnumer followed in an ora 5 Pi H5)jl S3 fes IIP! When the list began to grow, peo tion on "Will power," His nroduc- ple seemed ashamed to say no, and I well attended.

We understand that this Association intends having a picnic on the first Saturday of each TurimcT nnnui hit 8 was well worth the occasion, and was mm jest kept sgoin'till ahundred had put or all- I delivered iu an impressive maimer. month. their names down, and then weut home. The lourth speaker being an 1 Sll? Miss Ella Zimmerman, of Norton- "Well, it was pretty well toward nounced. D.

M. Loggan came forth ville, was visiting Miss Cuinmie Campbell last week. and in an essiv on "What shall candle light when I got hack, ami NEW EDITSOir. I was that tired I didn't know much be?" clearly and vividly presenlei Miss Gertie Surlier left on Thurs ol anything. I've washed, and I've the importance of decision ot charac WITH ft Ml scrubbed, and I've baked, aud I've ter and the power of purpose.

The day lor Delphos, Kansas, where she goes to visit her brother. cleaned house, and I've moved: and LiES production most evidently proved the writer to be a clear, close ami -tV-v Mil I low that til most any one of 'hat sort of thing is a little exhausliu'. But A meeting was held at the Post office Thursday evening to determine whether Perry should have a celebra- able thinker. Following this, F. put, your baluu' and inoviu' and biliu Cunningham portrayed "The Situa on the Fourth ol July or not.

Noth tion" in a comio declamation. soap and all together, aud it won resented it in his unique style rk out us much genuine tired soul ing was done howevei, except the app intment of a committee to ascer After the opening exercis -s, consisting of a trio by Misses Selby, Greene and Learner, Invocation, and Duel by Misses Selby and Learner, and Salutatory address by the Miss Tate, MUs Martin delivered an oration bearing the title, "Misspent opportunities," which was interesting and well received. Next Miss Hanson delineated the baps and mishaps of Mrs. Josiah Allen at A. T.

Stewart's dry goods emporium, and aroused the symphathies of the entire audience for Mrs. Allen and not Miss Hanson, Following this was a piano solo by Miss Learner, alter which Miss Lippy read an essay on "Comparisons." The illustrations were well drawn and ollowing were comparisons from the moral and social world that were appropriate and well uiadu. Miss Greene lollowed with a dec lamalion iu which one of the pathetic phases of life was minuted in an affecting manner. Miss Day read a selection, the moral ol which seemed to be, that now is the time to improve our opportunities, so that alter years may not bring regiets. Next Miss Silby rendered a solo ontitled "The day is done." Mhs Pearl Macy presented some Very practical truths in the form ol an essay on "Hubbies." Miss Brooke then read the Piarl gatherer, which, as usual, is filled with choice grinn ol thought.

Miss Stover was valedictorian and anil buily as one day with a subscrip and theioby "bijught down tl. house." tain where a grove suitable for a pic tion paper to support the eoepel. So nic could be had. when I sort o' dropped into a chair, 1 ho Society paper wis then read and Hez-kiah end "Well?" I was The small boy will take the town iy v. II.

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aughter. since I was a young and foolish girl We understand that Mr. Fauble lost one of his ponies one day last these exercises were iuterspersed ami cried. I don' know what I lelt by excellent music. The valedictory week.

so b.d about, I don't know as I did by the president closes the scenes, Frank Schell is still a "poor lone feel bad, but I felt cry and I cried. and the curtain drops for another And Kiah, seeiu' how it was, felt year. kind o' sorry tor me, and set some tea widdy." Allie Colvin is home from Wyan dotte to spend his summer vacation. etueping ami when I had had my tea and my cry, aud so mingled my drink I'hilomotlieiui, I'lilulet liiau and We learn that Howard liuiley is with weepiu' I felt better. 1 LI FETI MEf" SURPASSES OTHrna having a cave that he com Athiieiieuni.

I handed him the subscription pa meuced work on it within twenty- G. C. MERRIAM, Publishers, Sprlngneld, per aud he looked it over as if he did four hours after the storm of Sunday not expect anything, but soon be be At the annual entertainment and night. 80 UNION 6G.NLW TURK gan saying, "1 never! I uever? And I said "Of course you didn't: you CHICAGO Vorjntor ATjrideraonts, piiNtuhool by IVISON, OLAKEMAN, TAYLOR Now York. Webster's Primary School Clct'y, 204 Engravlas.

Common School 274 High School 9T Acidemia 344 Counting House with nany tllmtw Unas, and ytluiMo tablet not to losiul alaesmere. reunion ot the oM hocietii ol Lane, ou Thursday evening, June the 11th, J. D. Armstrong and J. W.

Gray 0 RANGE MAD S. never tried. How much is the following peisons answered to gracelully bowed the Society out lor lon't you know?" said he. "No, I their names at roll call. aint quick in figures, and hadn't time iviiarate, riorawppv, t-va lions to foot it up.

I hope it will make us brake, Millie Hill, Esther Hot.u the year. The entertainment was well re ceived and rellecled credit ou tin society. are supplying the citizens of Perry with all the strawberries they wunt. Miss Belle Cool, of Rock Creok, attended tho picnic here last Saturday. J.

W. Fauble is having a stone wall built in his front door yard. Jocko. out this year three huudred dollars Mary Mary Ferris, Aruanc or so-'' ESTE a COMPANY, Day. Clara Lowe, Fannie Secrist luima Pate, Julia Hill, Grtie Evans "Amy," says a prodigy Hattie Hill, Francis Tipton, Lizzie a prodigal, I may say and you dcu'i Athenian.

know it. A. hundred names at two Kerns, Laura Pate' Francis Lippy C. Iv. Wenrich, JetF Lewis, Frank shillings each Rives us $25 a Sunday The Athenian Literary Socioty gave IJKS Sl'RIXGS.

Some ot them may fail, but most of Ketns, J. S. Brooke, E. G. Day, Wm, their annual entertainment last Tues McCaiiv, J.

Stewart, P. Lewis, day evening. After the introductory them are good and there are teu eleven, thirteen that sign filly cents J. P. Rodger.

Willis Day. Oiiiucv exercises, Mr. C. Waters delivered Hill and A. B.

Hi IT. an oration beariug ths title; "Perse After roll call, the Program was as verance, He showed how important a factor perseverance is in making lollows: life a success. Address. Dr. Lewis Heading, J.

Brooke Mr. Pierce made an "agricultural address" in which the advantages ol Musio, Lecompton Brass Band New goods aud first class at Pennington's. Our blacksmith says that ho hasn't much work. The fanners are all loo busy come to the shop. A oyclone passed uorth-eant of town last Sunday evening.

The clouds looked very threatening but no damage was done as it did not strike the ground. The caipenter work nears completion on Mr Hogg's new huuso. Mr. Hogg will have a substantial farm residence when completed. Mr.

Uerschel dots the work. Frank Kerns Declamation, that calling, particularly in relation Wis ft TM to agricultural provender, were fully Esther Hotze Baud shown. Essay, Music, Reading, Declamation, Music, Q. A. Hi Mr.S.

C. Coblentz spoke on 'Form Julia Hill ation of Character" aud in the course That will make up what fails. Thai paper ot yours will give us thirteen hundred dollars ay em I jumped up like I was shot. "Yes," he says, "we shunt need anything this year I'loin the board. The church for this year at any rate is self-supporting." We both sat down aud kept still for a minute, when I said kind o' soltly: "Hezekiub, isu't it about time for prayers?" I was jest chockiu Lnt as he took down the Bible he said: "I guess we'd better sing something," 1 nodded like and Is struck iu.

We often sing at prayers in the Uiorniug: but now it seemed like the scripture that says: "I le giveth songs iu the Kiah generally likes the ilemu tuues, too; we sing "Show pity id." a great deal; aud this i ning we had sung "ll.uk, from the Tombs a uolnltil Vain-e KiaU was not lee'ling veiy well, aud Choir ol his remarks relerred to our Sav ir. Paper, Flora Lippy aud A. Hi iour as the great model by which our Music, Band lives ahuiild be moulded. Reunion, Every bi The carpenters hrve arrived at BRATTLEBORO, VT. Mr.

Barricklow then followed witli a discussion of the subject: Disobedi The euterta'nmeiit was of special interest to the old and retired mem Hire to Law. hers ot iIih of 13G5. to 137 Mr. F. S.

Timiiwna reviewed En- The Most Extensive Manufactory of Beod Organs IN THE WORLD Arrangement will be ma le iu du Mrs. Wilson's and nre vigorously prosecuting the woik of onstru. Theo, 1'uiks is the Lot Saturday evening Mrs. Her schell drove to Mr. Hogg's lor het husband, While with the laindv par taking ol supper, a neighbor came in glish Literature at soiu length noting the more important writers aud th Hoiks.

tiiDH, for a siujilir meeting in 18-6 X. IlifT, Pies. Flora Lippy, Sec. ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUES SENT PSEE. la POWMl uiih ri'ltlTV TON F.

in DITRA1IIUTV and W1MH, thoso Organ aro ilnriTtiled. Mr. Ilugins presented Hume very.