The Courant from Cottonwood Falls, Kansas • 1

he LOtaratit an eveille. Leading County Paper. Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, Nov. 17, 1904. Vol.

30, No. 49 NOBLE LIVES END. 1 vr- tt? U5 The Hand Of Death is Laid (f Cowley McDowell THANKSGSYIN ft) Upon Two Worthy Citizens And They Pass Into The Unknown Future. Is coming soon and you will want to fi supply your table with many good things. Our line of staple and fancy Exceptional values in stylish Dress Skirts.

Also many new things in Cloaks. Doctor W. H. Cartter. This entire community was sad (0 'f fully selected.

You will find what you A Fine Line of Cloaks, to want here and have it delivered at dened when the intelligence was given that Doctor W. II. Cartter a pioneer, and a prominent and in fluential citizen of this county had We have received two shipments of ninnlra in 1ir nn ot- tttqoV trnn TTT-ill -fi -n rl passed away early Sunday morning, November 13, 1901, at his home just east of Cottonwood Falls. For the past year and a half he our cloak stock strictly up-to-date in every respect. has been almost a confirmed invalid and seriously ill for tho past few your door.

That's something. fj Remember our special sale on Men'S Work Clothes. Jji At Actual Cost. OUR MEAT DEPARTA1ENT JJJ Is always fully stocked and we are ready to serve vou with the -v months. His death resulted from an acute attack of Bright's disease against which his physicians baf A JtJig Line ol-Jmrs To select from ranging in prices from $1.00 up to $12.50.

fled in vain. He leaves a wife, four daughters and three sons, namely: Mrs, Frank Lee, Mrs. C. M. Gregory, Mrs George King, all of this city, and Mrs.

Alexander Maule, of Strong best this line affords- Steak 8, 10 and 12icts.Ea- City; David, Paul and Harry lived with him on his ranch. Be was an Ohioan by birth having been born in Cleveland, Ohio in haw Harrison, 1838. Ho was a graduate of a medical college in Cleveland and also Headquarters for Hosiery and Under- fly JJ. wear. New lines added for this fall's business.

'f li 'IX Ladies Waists made to order in all fa ift wool cloth at $1.50 each. i 4i Yours Respt, (l Cowley McDowell. g'- jj; .0. Groceries, Notions, Meats. the College of Physicians and Sur geons of New York City and contin ued the practice of his profession at Cleveland, after tho close of the jf Cottonwood Falls.

Two Doora N. of Gregory Bros jf Phone No. 168. 37 25. 32T SS? war, where ho served with honor until removing to Kansas in 1874, He was a man of marked and di Orient Lets Grading Contract.

versified ability having served twelve years in the United States navy, being promoted to captaincy because of especial ability and Since the voting and carrying the bonds in tho majority of the pre cincts of this and Butler couuty, qualifications. through which the road is surveyed to pass, a contract has been let for At the opening of the Civil War he was connected with the North Atlantic and Gulf Squadron and served with honor to himself and the grading of fifty miles of track from Wichita northeast. This will bring the ro foilowiug credit to his country. Dr. ftuayle'i Lecture.

Tho first lecture In the High School course was delivered last Thursday evening by Dr. Quayle of Kansas City who Rpoke on King Lear, that pleasing Shakosperlan character. Although tho weather was very inclement the auditorium was comfortably filled and tho audience listened with rapt attention to the portrayal of Shakespear'scharacterand saw many close comparisons among tho people of to-day. The lecture was a decided success. tho lino of survey, into this county, He was prominently connected probably to Matfield.

It is reason with the Paraguay Expidition in bo half of this government when Para euay became a republic, lie was able to persumo that when the road has reached that point that it will be extended to Ba.aar where Santa Fe connection can be mado and an 1842, being at the time of his death sixtytwo aud twenty-six days old. Ho camo with his parents to A-meriea when but three years of age aud became a resident of Cottonwood Falls in 1HK1 and remained a resident of this county till his death. Ho was a member of an Illinois Company of cavalry, enlisting in 18(10 and remaining in service until mustered out in In H(!" he was married to Miss Anna Savage who died foil years I. iter. To this union was born two children, Mrg.

Joseph Walsh of Covington, Kentucky and S. R. Evans of Muttoon, Illinois. He was married again in August of 1872 to Miss Maggie O'. Toolo who is left to mourn his death.

Tho sympathy of the community is extended to the sorrowing family and relatives. interested in and connected with the laying of the Atlantic Cable in 18(50 and was at all times identified outlet had to Kansas City and east ern points. with the growth and developcment The president of the road claims of his nation, state and locality. Wedding Bells. The marriage of Miss Mary Clements to Mr.

Charles Simmons took place last Wednesday evening at the home of tho bride's parents parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clements of Riverside. Mr. Dunham the pastor of tho groom performing the ceremony.

The bride was gowned in a beautiful traveling suit of brown broadcloth garnitured in cream crepe do chene. The bridal pair stood under a large bell of cedar decorated with whitecbrysauthemums. The lights were subdued by crimson shades, giving to the whole a pleasing aspect. Immediately after the ceremony, tho guests were invited to a sump-tous repast. As the doors were thrown open into the dining-room, a scene of daintiness and beau ty broke upon their view as will not soon be forgotten.

The decora tions were brilliant autumn leaves and ferns, while a massive center-pieco of fluffy chrysanthemums a-dorned the bride's table. The bride and her party occupied the dining-room, while a table was set in the sitting-room for the guests, which was beautifully decorated with sweet peas and chrysanthemums. Mr. and Mrs. Simmons went to their home, which the groom had previously prepared for his bride, In 1874 he came to Cottonwood that thero is no lack of money to finish the road and that it will bo car Falls and cast his fortunes will: rled to Kansas City as rapidly as On last Friday evening, Misses Hlancho McElfresh and Catharine Murphy, entertained a few of their young friends at the home of James McElfresh, A pleasant evening was spent with games, music and Chase county people.

His life here possible. was a life of noblo impulses, goner Tho road bed is one of the best in ous nature and fine business ability Be engaged in tho business of rais the state, and it is claimed that the slowness in building is partially ine fine horses and cattle, He was due to tho desire to have a perfect not so engrossed in this, however road bed when completed, County High School Report We are indebted to Principal F. Martin for the following report of the first nine weeks of work in but that his medical skill and ability as a surgeon was sought and gained in critical cases. From his farm has come some of the finest and fastest horses of their day and his thoroughbred stock have been the pride of the county. Doctor Cartter was elected as a member of the House of Representatives of Kansas in 1882.

He was a son of the late Judge D. K. CartteJ who made the speech that nominat the County High School. Those enrolled by courses: College course, boys, eighteen, girls eighteen, total, thirty. six.

General courscyboys twenty-three, girls ten total thirty-three; Normal course boys two, girls, thirty-seven, total, thirty. nine: Commercial work, boys ed Abraham Lincoln. Masonic funeral services were five, girls five, total ten, Total nutn ber enrolled one and eigh held at his home Tuesday, Noyetn 1 L-W- III ber 15. Rev. Russel of the First Presbyterisn Church of Cot A certain Prohibition politician being anxions that his party show a largo vote polled, added together all the votes received by all the candidates on his ticket and announced the result as the party vote.

Married: At the Methodist parsonage, Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 1(5, Rev. .11. C. Case ofliciating, Miss Edith Garner to Frank Kent, both of Safford ville.

tonwood Falls being the officiating minister. Tho remains were followed by many sympathyslng friends to their final resting in Prairie Grove Cem etery. The deceased was a member of the A. F. A.M.

and K. of 1'. lodges. The deepest sympathy is extended by all to the sorrowing family and relatives. toon.

Counted twice, six; Actual number enrolled, one hunared and twelve. We also learned from tho report that tho percent of attendance for the first nine weeks was 97,4 or a little less than 1 out of each 45 days per pupil. The percent of those who have passing grades is nearly JtG. This is indeed a fine showing and Chase county is to congratulated on her brightboys and girls and on the fact that she has a man of Mr. Mar tin's ability at ttie head of County High School.

A printer named Landry from Kansas City was in town Tuesday, lie came down to look at tho Strong City Derrick with a view of purchasing it. GOO 13 SHEDS Are a necessity to succesful farmers. l- We have a nice lino of White Pine Boards, just the thing for sheds, at A prices that will make you open your tj eyes. ts Wct Lumb'rCo, S. J.

Evans Passes Away. LOST Somewhere between the residence of B. F. Martin and Geo. Yeager a hand bag containing three dollars and sixty cents and a few calling cards.

Finder may keep the money and return the hand bag to U. F. Martin as it is as a present. No matter what doctor writes your prescription, you will have it correctly filled if you take it to Hilton's Pharmacy. Last Saturday, November 12, 1904 J.

S. Evans, an old settler in Kansas passed away and his body was laid to rest in the Prairie Grove cemetery on Sunday. J. S. Evans was a native of Eng land, being born iu London, Oct.

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