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Personal. FIN DU SIECLE SAPPHO. Presbyterian Rally. GIRARD DAILY PRESS Original poem read by Miss Anna 0. Stuart at 3arah J.

Stephenson and niece, of Tne following is tne outline programme which will take place at the Sparta, 111., are visiting with Mr. and MONDAY, DEC. 31, 1894. Mrs. M.

S. Crawford, of Sheridan town Presbyterian Church of this city- on ship. Mr. Stephenson is lister of 8UBOHrPTIO PRICI. "GOOD WISHES." An original poem read by Mrs.

Anna H. Leonard at the late open meeting of the Ladle' Reading Club. This is tbe time la all the year When we bring good wishes and hearty cheer; And which serves to remind us all Of the anniversary time of that bright star Which guided the wise men from the East Laden with gold and Incense sweet New Year's day 7 to 8, a. m. Sunrise devotional meet ing.

Mrs. Crawford. Dally, one year, V4.M I Weekly, one 11.60 me oiwo uiueviu- ui iub tMuivm cvvwug Club.J I want to be a poetess, Of honor and renown I With laurels on my forehead, Gold medals on my gown; Just now I crave the honor Of speaking 'fore the men I would look and act so soulful, They would never smile again. Ix months, 1 six months, four 1.60 I four monthi, Missei Nellie Hilliker and Nannie Barbee, and Mesdamei C. A.

Bird and per week, .10 Sample copies free. 9 to 10, m. General children's Addresses by Rev wart, of Pitts Christmas Is over, but the crowd at the Alliance Store suoms unabated. Goods at about one-half of their value are a great inducement these hard times. Gardner's Furniture Emporium.

Every one loves pictures. Visit the art gallery. Go TO Thor noil's for bulk oysters and celery. South side. Holiday Rates via Santa Fe-Frlaco Route.

To points within 200 miles, one and one-third fare for the round trip. Sell Dec. 22d, 23d, 24th, 25th, and 31st, and Probate Court, J. C. Ramsey are In Chanute, where they will attend the ball to be given tonight by the Order of Railway Fire- They brought to lay at the feet that mora Of the dear Christ child in Bethlehem born, burg, and Mrs, Prof.

Curran, of Columbus, 'k 11 to 12. Formal opening of reading On the 29th the First National Bank of Girard was allowed a claim of 1139 mod. What wonder, then, the angels sang against the estate of B. A. Fuller, room.

Addresses by Prof, Curran, of Mrs. Belle Bonebrake. of Parsons, is Olory to God on high, on earth peace deo'd. Columbus, and James Brown, of Girard, visiting Mn. J.

a Lake. On the 31st J. B. Traylor, guardiai and others. Misses Ida Wasser and Kate Dillon And good will to man.

And can we do less than catch the refrain And send Its echoes back again I bring good will and royal cheer of the estate of Wilburn Traylor, made 12 to 2:30, p. m. Dinner served by visited in Weir City over Sunday. ladies of the church. C.

W. Butterworth returned this annual settlement. District Court Case. Jan. 1st, limited good for return to Jan.

2d inclusive. To each club member assembled here. morning from his Chetopa visit 2:30, p. m. Meeting of Presbytery.

2:30 to 4:30, p. m. Y. P. S.

C. E. May each one grow In knowledge and The following cases have been dock' M. A. Wood is in Nevada, Ma, today on business connected with the Girard grace, eted In the district court during the R.

J. Crawford, Agent Memphis Route Special Rates. Dec. 22d, 23d, 24th, 25th and 31st and convention, Rev. L.

Squier, of Pacta, presiding. Perchance they all would whisper, As I meandered by i -'There goes the modern Sappho With thunder 'n her eye." In trailing robes of white I'd dress, All mirth I would disown With a single rosebud in my hair, I'd heave a sigh and groan. I'd only dine on refined wines. And such like angel fare; The well-browned wing of a humming bird, I'd ask you to prepare. I'm sure some other poet's mantle Has fallen on my brow; You must call me Polyhymnia If you expect an answer now.

The first place at tbe table, Stove Foundry. In perfect love, in peace. I bring good will and royal cheer past week: 7:30, m. Installation of pastor of To our "better halves," the husbands dear. Jan.

1st round trip to all stations on this w.j. Borland, of Clay Center, returned home today after a pleasant vis L' Roberts vs. J. N. Wilson and others, abstract of judgment; Henry the Presbyterian Church of this city.

What more can we wish for you all than line at one fare. We most cordially invite the people it with his old achoolmate, Judge HacUenburg vs. Geo. A. Moore and success, Our new train at 6:22, a.

makes Finger. of this community to this intellectual and spiritual feast. others, notes Mutual BonofltLife Iq surance Co. vs. John Liebold and othors.

Mrs. T. Boot and daughter Alice spent close connection for Paciflo coast points with only one change of cars. Good health, honor, and happiness. And may each life reflect in Its span The image of the one Perfect Man.

Sunday in MoCune. JUST received, a car load of the cel foreclosure of mortgage; J. S. Scbwing Henry Ashley aud wife, of Kansas vs. Mrs.

M. Keller, appeal; H. L. Mor ebrated Carthage Water Mills flour and mill feed at the old reliable feed store W. F.

Bill, Agent. Quick Jobbing. We are prepared to do job printing in City, were the guests of friends in Gi rison vs J. Thompson and others, I bring good will and royal cheer To every guest assembled here. And as the sunlight fades rard over Sunday.

of L. Brown. Don't fail to try this E. A. Baker and wife returned from on appeal She Left With Auother Man.

first-class style and on short notice. flour. None better. And twilight gathers round Tbe golden year departing, And another almost born their Fort Scott visit Sunday. Free o'er land and sea, Complimentary tickets, All these must come to met And when we get our franchise, As a poetess of note I'll lead the whole procession, And cast the initial vote.

Last Sunday -Mrs Frank Spencer Mrs. James Brown returned today eloped with aChicopee man whose name from a visit to Parkviile. May tbe hopes and aspirations That fill each bosom now GRAND CLOSING OUT SALE OF BY PAR THE FINEST STOCK OF Tbe atereoptican entertainment and could not be learned. On Monday her husband went to Pittsburg to look for her and found that she had walked out Reap a full and rich fruition In the year so soon to come. lecture at the Presbyterian Church last I night was attended by an audience of I to Sam Conrad's, north of Weir City, people all that could pack into the The U.

of K. Glee and Banjo Club. The University of Kansas Glee and where she was met by her lover in a buggy. The two drove to Pittsburg rgams. church.

Before the hour for commenc Banjo Club gave an entertainment in And then tbe poet's license, How handy that will bo In prohibition Kansas, That's all bolt and lock and key. 1 Oh, sisters dear, don't fall mel I warn you if you do, I'll hang my harp on a willow tree, And string myself up, too 1 ing the outer doors were locked, and and bought tickets for Bolivar Mo. Hertner's opera house Saturday night many had to return home without gain-1 Mrs. Spencer didn't forget to take which was worthy of a much larger ing admittance. The views were thron And all sorts of Musical Instruments ever shown 135 watch given her by her husband upon canvas 25 by 23 feet, and as the I bearing than It received.

Every member was an artist, and the selections few. days before, but forgot to leave his watch behind. She neglected to take finest double oxy-hydrogen dissolving in WIS SeCllOU OI IRQ COUntry. Instruments were used, the views were I were first class. The glee club is composed of the fol her three boys of 12 and 10 by two former husbands and the youngest, a two-year-old, Spencer's own child.

perfect in every particular. The lec- 1 have accepted a position with irybercc bweetland, mlrs. ture was well prepared, and taken in of the Lakeside" Pianos and Organs, at Chicago, arid lowing: D. W. Eaton and C.

W. Atter-bury, 1st tenors; J. L. Cramer, C. I.

ORIGINAL POEM. Read at an open meeting of the Ladies' Reading Club by Mrs. U. M. Griffin.) "To her in whose mind this meeting originated, and whose loving eyes beheld in us the sparks of genius and tbe evidences of rytbm In our souls, I affectionately dedicate Spencer has sent the two youngest to Howell, and Fred Turner, 2nd tenors; connection wun we views caicuiatea wiI1 Ieave Girard on the ist of February for Chicago: and I Tbtai lger part of my goods betweennow hiB father's in Joplln and will not follow A.

Ewart, F. B. Miller and J. A. the woman.

Weir Tribune. I I 4.1 I Farrell, 1st bassos; and O. L. McCall, ToniphtProf.ee. Kanaka will elve 5" January.

E. House and C. W. Stone, 2nd Autograph Party. a secular entertainment and will give My stock ot fianos is complete, and the closing out prices bassos.

this poem. Tus Author. I've no doubt you will all be surprised tonight, When you see me rise and commence to recite. nearly 200 vlewa of scenery in Coiora- will be the greatest bargains ever ottered in b.K Kansas. Misses Cora and Julia Johnson gave a tea party Saturday evening from 4 to 7 The quartette Is composed of D.

W. ao, at tne worw tair, ana otner in- A jot of g00tl second-hand Organs at your own price. Eaton, 1st tenor; C. W. Atterbury, 2nd o'clock in honor of Miss Lura Bellamy, TVr, Sewing machines at cost.

Violins, guitars, at cpst. tenor J. A. Farrell, baritone O. L.

of Jberryvale. The following guests McCall, bass. the proceeds will go to tbe church funds. i000 tuples sneer, music, io copies ior yi. mis is not me And when you know this is original, too, You'd hardly believe it, but still it is true.

You didn't know that I was a poet! Well, two weeks ago I myself didn't know The banjo club: J. A. Farrell, Ross regular io cent music, out the standard high-priced editions. Whitlow and C. W.

Stone, mandolins; 150 50 cent folios of music at 30 cents. P. E. Veatch has accepted a as traveling salesman for the Lake It. Ed.

Farrell, F. B. Miller and Tott Young, banjos; M. L. Alden, and F.

A. Come at once while the assortment is complete. Clark guitars. side Organ Company, of Chicago, and will close out his business matters here so that he can commence work for the company the 1st of February. See his But as pearls lie bid deep in the ocean below, So my talent lay buried, and even I did not know.

Violinist and director J. A. Farrell. were present Misses Inez Tuttle, of Topoka, Abble Prentice, Grace Dawson, Kate Merrl-weaUner, Fay Ilitz, Jessae Hursh, Maggie Beezley, Alice Beczley, Emily Bruce, Martha Williams, of Lawrence, Willie Warner, Lily Watte, of Kansas City, Maude Foulke, of Kansas City, Edna McGiffln, Mattie Griffin, Mattie Brld gens, Allie Vincent, Mary Hossack, and Nina Crawford. Cards were passed around, and a prize given to the person securing the F.

E. Veatch, Girard, Kansas. Accompanist C. I. Spellman.

Manager W. H. H. Piatt. advertisement In the Press.

The following excellent programme Marion Beale, of Chanute, re-1 was given, and every number was heart turned today, from Telalina, I. and It was there 'till our committee had said, Each a poem must write and tbe best should be read Here beforeyou tonight. This prize tempted us so That we each went to work without more ado. ily applauded reports a most pleasant 'visit. He is fTS Kansas University March, Carter, acquainted with several Crawford coun SCRIBNEPTS Glee and Banjo club.

largest number of autographs in a giv ty persons, and frequently visits in this MAGAZINE leugtb of time. Miss Inez Tuttl Believing that "whore there's a will there's secured the prize. a The Crawford County Law and Order I An excellent spread of eatables was We determined to write poetry tho' it SCRIBNERS Committee bad a meeting in Girard to-1 in turned our hair gray, provided, and the time wus spent roasting marmalades. day and is much pleased with its delib And lot and behold I when I commenced to I I 1 Tf ika I ilijill llglf I I 52 Is I 3 MSB sa erations. The members have promised write MAGAZINE to let us hear something "drap" before This beautiful production was brought to Pittsburg News.

From the Headlight, Dee. Math. Nordics waltz, Tourjee, Banjo club. Solo "True as Steel," Gullton, D. W.

Eaton. "Down by the River Side," by Mr. Eaton and Glee club, In response to encore. Violin solo "Fantasle La Travlata Alard, Prof. Farrell.

"Mocking Bird," In response to encore, the professor whistling the melody. Invitation waltz, Hoffman, Jay Hawk quartette. Spider and Fly, Mosher, Glee club. Liberty Bell March, Sousa, Banjo long. The reception given in the parlors of T.

W. Atkins received by mall this I the hotel last night as a fare' tne ngnt. I've no doubt in the morning I'll find myself famous, While some may have thought me a mere ignoramus. By special arrangement with the publishers we are en morning orders for six dozen boxes of the Bragdon Hog Cholera Medicine. It well in honor of Rev.

Hudson Sawyer was a grand success. About fifty guests abled to offer SCRIBNER'S MAGAZINE for 1895 and a is a popular remedy for hog cholera, as were present. The parlors were hand' full year's subscription to a preventative as well as a cure. But you can't always tell by one's look what she's Inking, Nor how deep at the well of tho muse she is somely decorated and the evening was spent in a pleasant and enjoyable man 1 J. W.

Roe, of Iowa, who has been tier. Refreshments were served at working for tbe steam renovator com club. Annie Laurie, Dudley Buck, Jay Hawk quartette. German Patrol, Ellenherg, Banjo seasonable hour. Rev.

Sawyer takes The Girard Weekly Press For $4.05. pany here, has had a renovator manufactured and will go it alone. Klllough his departure for his new field of labor I drinking. Henceforth I'll be sought after I'll be all the rage; But writing grand poems will my thoughts all engage. No time now forparties.nor any such thing, Ah, I'll compose versos on spring.

next week. club. If If purchased separately, these periodicals would cost $4.50. Hitch made his machine. There is a turkey shoot in Hlggie's Park this afternoon.

Live birds are the mark, and there Is a large attend National Song (comic) by company. King Cole, response to encore. Wlnnnl I The camp lire at the opera house last night was well attended, considering the cold weather. At eight o'clock the post commander, O. S.

Casad, intro-duced'Col. E. H. Madison, commander IT 18 THE PLAX OF SCRIBXER'M to give its readers next year a history of the the Sea," O. L.

McCall. past twenty-five years in the United States. (1869 95.) These years have been unparalleled In the history of the world for national development and material progress. Tho narrative will be ance of anxious marksmen on tbe Scotch Bag Pipe, (comic) response to grounds. of the Sons of Veterans, who made encore, by Mr.

McCall and company. very interesting speech concerning the Miss Janet Cuthbertsqm, who was Guitar and violin duet "Fifth Noc organization and the re-organization of Injured by a runaway team last week, Is turne," Ley bach, Messrs. Miller and Farrell. the camp of the Sons of Veterans. Would you write for the Forum, or Review of Reviews! I know each would be grateful.

Now which would you choose) Or do you think I'd more famous become By forming a partnership with Benjamin Gunnf I've great aspirations, and should I continue to soar I may yet rival the poet of "The One Horse Store." But let that be as it may, I must come down mending some, but is unable to be He was followed by W. P. Campbell, taken to her homo. Banjo solo, "Trades' Assembly department commander of the Grand March," Waldroflf, T. Youug.

AN invited gathering of young peo written in a graphic and picturesque style by President Andrews, of Brown University, and capable artists will illustrate It. ROBERT URASiT, whose "Reflections of a Married Man" will long be remembered, has. written a series of articles on "The Art ot Living," In which he setH himself to solve, so far as such problems can be solved, questions which beset every well-to-do family: The Income The Dwelling Household Expenses Education of Children Married and Single Life The Summer Problem, etc, etc Beautifully Illustrated. MEREIHTH, whom more than one good authority has pronounced the greatest of living novelists, has written a strong serial, "The Amazing Marriage," to begin In January. W.

D. HOWELI.H will contribute a novel entitled "The Story of a Play." VS THE LAXI OF VOX qriXOTE will be a series of three sketches, illustrated by a number of Daniel Vlerge's wonderful drawings. SINGLE ARTICLES in great variety have been arranged for, and the illustrations will Army of the Republic, who made an ei Carmen Kansas University, Penny, ple will meet with Miss Marlon Scott rellent speech in behalf of the Grand Glee and Banjo club. tonight and watch the old year out and Army and Woman's Relief Corps. The Press would be pleased to speak the new one in.

Selah Peterson, of Crawford town to the present, And talk some about you, though it isn't so pleasant. of each Individual artist, but they all did so well that we could not do them justice. After tne speaking an informal reception was held, and a general good time was had. The post commander 'wishes to thank the people for their at ship, hauled home a sulkey plow this afternoon, and will be prepared to farm Prof. Farrell la an accomplished all early.

be elaborate. tendance, especially on so cold a night around musician, and handled the instruments with tbe ease and grace of an Parka Ackerman. Evangelistic services tonight at 7 :30 at the M. E. church.

The pastor OleBulL Our friends and ourbusbands: we welcome you all To this "feast of reason and flow of soul," We hope to please each with our programme tonight, For we've musio and essays, and some will, recite. And if in this catalogue there's nothing you Mr. James Parks, of Pittsburg, Kan Scribner's for 1895 will be Better Than Ever. If you desire only Scribner's Magazine, remit $3 to the Publishers, CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS, 153-157 Fifth N. Y.

will All cordially Invited. O. I McCall has a "Hon basso" voice, sas, and Miss Alberta Ackerman, of this city, were, united in marriage at Wm. Buckle, of Grant township, is of great power, wide range, and shows that he has received careful instruction. the- residence of the bride's parents, disposing of his chattels today at pub T.

Young with the banjo was a regu lic auction. evening at 7:12 o'clock, with Rev. Brown, pastor of the Christian church, officiating. The ceremony was would choose, lar Kansas cyclone, the audience We'll bring in tbe refreshments, those you THE BEST KIND OP MARRIED. was determined to have him respond witnessed by quite a number of tne immediate friends relatives of tbe Welch Marshall On the 20th of De the third time to their encores.

He is cember, 1894. by Elder O. W. Leonard. Mr.

Howard N. Welcb, of MoCune, and Miss never do refuse. We hope you'll all enjoy yourselves and learn something, which Is more, And ne'er forget this meeting in December, 94. an Imitative genius, and can reproduce anything from a dog fight to one of nose marsnaii, 01 luaitnewson. contracting parties.

Tbe bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ackerman, who reside on West lltb street, and is a very beautiful and attractive young lady. Tbe groom is a young Peters Brooks On the 30th of Decem Mendelsohn's songs without words. ber.

1894. by Kev. W. T. Hunt.

Mr. Otis Peters and Hattie Brooke, both of The concert here was the tenth given Now, as some other ladles present their poems want to read, Girard. on this tour, and they have fifteen moi The bridegroom has been in Girard for dates before reaching home. They will i'11 cut my lyrio snort, although it seems many years, and Is worthy of a good wife, business man of Flttsburg, and bears a Jood reputation in bis home town. The ournal wishes them the best of all that is possible in this life and in so doing only echoes the expressions 'of their many friends.

Coffeyvllle be In Pittsburg tonight AT T. Wy ATKINS'S well-equipped drug store can be bought and he has found her in the handsome wo Personally, the boys are perfect gen too bad. But if in future you want poetry, employ home talent, I Implore, And call on her whose husband need not work, no, nevermore. man who now calls him husband. We wish them a happy union.

tlemen, and deported themselves as though they were under the'' guiding hand and eye of their school preoeptors. Strayed A bay mare, blind in both eyes, with halter on, strayed Saturday The Weir Tribune is somewhat Iron BBLES Wanted at Pittsburg. Chief of Police Copes received a telegram yesterday from the Pltteburfl- au cents np. ical. The last Issue contained this item: thorities instructing him to arrest Bill in ic nens, who resided four miles west of A.

MoClure, of Girard, came in Wed nesday on a three days' visit to rela that city. Nlckens was soon found In Neubauer'a by Officer Graham, who ar tives. Foot Ball Notes From The Fort Soott Monitor. high school foot ball team is and getting in fine trim for the game with the Girard that is to be held New Year day. The home team will be required to pay all the expenses of the visitors, and it 1 expected that the Girard boys will bring a large crowd of "roasters" to help them win the game if possible.

The ticket agent for the Memphis at Girard reports that a large crowd of foot ball cranks will accompany (ha Gl-ard eleven bore Tuesday, Plain, substantial, and fancy bound books cheap. See my stock before you buy. rested mm ana placed him in the cala The Pittoburg City Hospital received morning. Please return to J. S.

Up-ham's livery barn, and I will pay charges. W. W. Gallea. New rears' Turkey Shoot.

East of the foundry. Plenty of turkeys, geese and ducks. Rifle shooting and raffle. Will commence at 1 o'clock. H.

II. Four ten-acre tracts of land for sale, located east of the city limits, not far from the new smelters. Apply to A-Wasser, at post office. boose to await further instruction from a handsome head rest for an invalids chair from a lady In Girard Monday. Pittsburg Kansan.

Have a handsome line of Christmas the officials. No charge was stated in the telegram and Nlckens claims that he don't know why he was arrested Fort Scott Monitor, 30th. New Year's ball at the opera house The G. H. S.

football eleven of this city will wrestle with the Fort Scott tosnj tomorrow. and Holiday Goods. tonight..

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