The Reading Ledger from Reading, Kansas • 5

1 t. J. About People AVlvo Ccmc and Go. Our friend W. H.

Severy is on his Miss Johnson THE READING LEDGEB a BO. W. RET7ER, CITY EDITOR. TIE HAS metal. He claimc he has lost hundreds of dollars by his so-called friends who perei6t in hunting and fishing on his premises and destroy property.

Re cently a couple of these so-called friends went into his feed lots where there were 200 fat cattle full feed and deliber ately began shooting guns at game which also stampeded the cattle in which one of his finest steers broke one its legs. He now says friend ship ceases if he has to pay for it in that way, especially in the face of de-mcnitized silver. So you fellows watch, out he means business. Last Monday we saw our friend John Dixon pulling home a fine Mason Hamlin piano. The name of the firm is a sufficient guarantee that the instrument is first class, a thing of beauty and a joy forever.

The same day some friend of ours sent us, by aEecond party, a "whopping" big watermelon, one that required three "rests" to get it as comrade John is a natured fellow we place the "crime" on his sheulders and will say "thank you, comrade, for ycur gift," If you have ever seen a little child in the agony of summer complaint, you can realize the danger of the trouble and appreciate the value of instantaneous relief, always afforded by De Witt's Colic and Cholera Cure. For dysen- terry and diarrhoea it is a reliable rem edy. We could not afford to recom mend this as a cure unless it were a cure. A. J.

Stratton, druggist. The program of the High School Literary Society was one of interest last night and the performers acquitted 'Ives in a very creditable manner, rge hall wa rompletely filled, is an our citizens the cause of Theories of cure may be discussed at length by physicians, but the sufferers want quick relief; and One Minute Cough Cure will give it to them. A safe cure for children. It is "the only harmless remedy that produces immediate results," A. J.

Stratton, druggist. Mr.EJ. C. Earr is operating a feather renovator in this city and is prepared to do first-class work on s'-ort notice. He has a fv.ll corps of solicitors in the field who will call on you and ia a courteous manner solicit your work.

Satisfaction guaranteed. Mr. M. V.r. Stri-ttou left at this of2ce, one day this week, three sweet potatoes the total weight of which was ten pou and eleven ounces.

One of them weigvc-i five pounds and three ounces. It is in our front window. "Who can beat it Yesterday, Edward Davis, an Emporia boy was shot and instantly killed by a companion jr.st west of the ror.d house. Carless handling of guns the cause. Mrs.

Kate Waner is oangerously sick in Emporia. Her sisters, Mesdams Humphrey and Fryc are attending and visiting her. The equinoxial Gtrm of last Friday wac a 6udden change and overcoats and wraps were in demand for several days afterward. Local rews is very scarce commodity this week, but we have gp.thered in all that we could get hold of. Mr.

Wm. Berry is carrying an am in a sling and has been for a couple of weeks rheumatism. Sailor Walking hats and Tam O'Shanters just the millinery store. Call atid see them. There is a soaking rain in progress this morning r.s we go to press.

D. W. Severy is in the west purchasing cattle will be home next week. XOTIC12. To Our Dear Friends Who persist in tresspassing, hunting and fishing.

are hereby notified to keep cttour prsrnWes as required by statutory lay of trespass as follows: 3197. It shall be unlawful for any person'or persons, at any time, to shoot, hunt or pursue aflcr any wild bird or game upon the occupied or improved premises of another, or upon any traveled or public road that adjoins such occupied or improved premises, witl -out having obtained permission consent of the owner or occupant of'such occupied or improved premises. 31lJ3. Any person found guilty of violation of any of the provisions of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof before a justice of the peace shall be fined in a sum not Ic-ps than five nor more than twenty-five dollars for each and every offense, and costs, together with attor-nc3''s fee of ten dollars, and shall be committed until We will showT no favors and we will positively raat no pcrmisiou. L.

Severy Sgk. Dr. Brown and wife' were at Lebo last week. Parmiter made a business trip to Osage City Monday. Charlie Higgins of Kansas City was on our streets Tuesday.

Mrs. Bessie Bryan and daughter Nettie visited friends ia Tiar clay, Wednesday, Dr. Zane, of Osage City was in town Monday the guest of Drs. Koup Brown. Mrs, Parks went to Osage City Thursday morning and returnee! in the afternoon.

Mr. and Ilrs. Sehylor Clute of Waverly, Kansas, are visiting friends and revives at this place, Mrs. Dr. Hayes returned to her home in Emporia after a few days visit with friends in our city.

Mr. G. A. Lanning of Allen, come down on the noon train Wednesday to see about buying some cattle. Mr.

Harry Hammond of Cranky Corner, went to Topeka Thursday for the purpose of taking an examination under the civil service rules. Dr. Ravley was called by telegram yesterday tcorning, to Barclay, to attend Vvs. Issac B. Staples, wife cf the Santa Fe agent at that lace, who it is thought had a violent attack of diph'- theria.

Nora and Mable, sisters of Law rence Simons, who was lately promoted to fireman On the Santa Fe railroad, were in Reading duriog Saturday and Sunday visiting their friends, T. i. Davis and family, Mr. J. D.

Hayes returned from a visit with Humboldt county friends and relatives. He says the farmers in that region bad fine crops of wheat, flaxseed were in a very contested frame of mind regarding the result of their past year's Our townsman, Eber Watson, who has been on a visit with relatives and friends in Missouri a fortnight or mere, returned last Saturday. He says the further you get away from home th-3 mere you find the people 13 to 1 ilavor ot McKiuley. Testimonials. This is to certify that I have lad work (lore by Ed.

C. F.arr in the line of leather renovating, and he has done me firit-class work. I know from whence I speak, as I was once in the feather renovating business and know when work is well done, and I also know that it is a great benefit to feathers. I. M.

Frisbey. This is to certify that I have had my leathers renovated by Ed. C. Barr's feather renovator, and that the work done gave entire satisfaction. Mrs.

S. J. Best, Dr. J. X.

Raley, T. II Connell, J. A. GlNGEKICK. GO TO SaHiYaB Mages' MEAT For all Iiintl Fresh and Salt Street, READING.

KANSAS. W. P. Deaver, rriic Old Keliatle "3 JSJD ansivered Day or At fozteii hmm Store, OSAGE CITY, KANSAS. Railroad Time Table.

ATCHISON, TOPEKA SANTA FE. Depot on Franklin street, between Front Street aud Second avenue. So. kabtxoud. Leaves 6 Chicago Express p.

ra. 8 Missouri Rivet Express a. m. 2 3:21 a. m.

114 kanwmCity Express It: a. m- 42 Local rreigut v- r- ul Nn. wesTBorKD. Leaves a I)enverTil Utah Egress p. ra 7 Colorado a.

IIS Texas Kiprewt. p. m. 43 Local Fretfffct p.m. i lexas Express :01 p.m.

Wm. E. Pakmktkr, Agent. Closing of Mails. The malls vrill be closed at the Heading postoulce at Ihz following hoars: No.

EAST. 114 Kansas City Express 11:45 a. 6 Chicago 2 10 p. in "VTEST. 113 Texas Express 11:45 a.

J. 1 p. m. The offlce will be open on Sunday at the following hours From 8 a. m.

to 8:30 a. rom 12:10 p. m. to 12:30 p. m.

and from 6:00 to p. Ill J. A. I KG ERICH, P. M.

REPUBLICAN MEETING XSepublican Rally. Dr. GREEN of Illinois will address the people of Rearing Township at at S. and 8. Hall, Tuesday Sept.

28. Everybody is cordially invited to come and hear him on the is-ues of the campaign. Turn out everybody. Ladies especially invited. Republican Township Primarv Will be held at S.

and. Hall on Satur day, Sept. at 2 o'clock p. to nominate candidates for the various township offices. A full attendance requested.

J. E. Hyde, A. M. PHILLIPS, Committeemen.

UUE AND Few fall hats at Miss N.A. Johnson's. Bob Chii-kenB cf Barclay, was in town Tuesday. A three-Ion wager; scale all complete 520 at A. Hubbard's.

Cullison has been holding meet-ii-Ss at Badger Creek. Mr. L. went to Emporia iasday and returned Thursday. ed- No.

1 CoTae, 25cts, Best Coffee in tho market at A. W. Hubbard's. If you want pood coal at 0 cents a bbshel go to E. Patterson Son.

lwo gentlemen from WaVerly at tended the dance Wednesday night. Get my prices en pocket knives, spoons and shears. A. YY. Hubbard.

Mr. John Behrig bought one car of cattle of S. 11. Taylor one day week, Overcoats and wraps were very necessary lat Saturday, Sunday and part of Monday. Three people were seen occupying one cape ou their way from church Monday night.

Charley O-Ticer is fcing a big business in the flour and feed trade in S. and S. Hail. Miss Thressa Tillippii has engaged in the millinery avocation with Miss N. A.

Johnson. John Hayes returnedhome Thursday from Barclay, where he just finssheda large job of plastering. Some of the people who attended the dance at Paul Dennis, said they had a alapalooloo of a ii. Am. Chapman the ViHe street restaurant proprieter, is having his residence and business block newly painted.

That game of base ball C'aturdsx was a. stunner, but it takes just such a man us Dr. Roup to run a base ball club. That prize tall was a dandy. Peison Ivy, insect bites, bruises, are quickly cured by De-YYitt's YVitch Hazel Salve, the great pile cure.

A. J. Stratton, druggist. You will find fresh big for a nickel cr 20 cents a dozen; also nice fresh lemons for 25 cents a dozen, at Chapman's Vine Street BestauraHt. For flour and feed call at the lunch room.

I have just received a car load of Topeka flour highest patent at 95 cents per each. Special prices on five hundred lots. S. C. Leavell.

The Racket can now offer you better "birgaics for cash in new pants, over--a-'ls, work-shirts, mitts, gloves etc. Call and examine the '-roods and et pi Iec3 before purchaskrjr elsewhere. Will soon 1111 liei NEW MILLINERY, STORE itli a line a5SOirimeiit oi tli lac est ITk.1I Styles fen ii i H3 3 '-err ir T'-fi And XL-aclies of JLud. Vicinity air Cordially Invited -TO- ET7C7-Tr75 JOS TOlW Hie SiocJi Iefore eliaelixg' Elsewhere, ILiOoIr for anuoanccRiC-ut in a lutxir issue ot Xfee Heading- LEDGEK. OPENED UP In an exciting manner and'-to those who' desire to Keep Posted On the exciting events which are about to take place, we desire to say that wo hare mada arrangements to club tlJb ISeadinsr with a number of prominent and excellent journals a'u nearly oae-half rates, as fellows: The Semi-Weekly Capital.

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