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The Sumner County Press from Wellington, Kansas • 3

The Sumner County Press from Wellington, Kansas • 3

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Cheap Town Property. Weekly Weather Bulletin For the Week ending November 2, 1881 J. A. Kirk will sell all bis town property cheap. Inquire of A.

W. Shearman. lTtf Ladies see Bichardson A Co. for Cloaks. The greatest glove sale in the world at Johnston Scandrett's.

17tf Smoke Wood's Pride cigar. The boss five-cent cigar in town, at P.A.Wood's Finest grade of Ladies' and Childrens P. A. Wood keeps Kalsomine. Bichardson make lowest prices on boots Cloaks and Dolmans at Richardson's.

Best confectionery in town at J. Cron-n's. 18tf Thirty cases of canned corn bought in July are to arrive this week at Banney's Date of month. week. 27 Thursday 28 Fridav 2D Saturday OS Sunday 31 Monday 01 Tuesday 02 Wednesday Wellington, itangas.

Temperature. Bain-Max. Min. fall. 09 68 .18 58 48 .00 58 42 .00 05 42 .00 72 4x .00 05 43 .00 do 56 .00 Johx H.

Wolfk, Observer. mi 3, ism. Best) our business locals carefully. Tell W. Walton, of Caldwell, was in town Saturday.

Wheat la looking well in tke south part ol shoes at Richardson's. lTrl Ladies' Cloaks and Dolmans very cheap at the Famous. i7tf Weather Bulletin. Southern Kan. Local Weather Service, 1 October, 1881.

The climatic record of this month was observed as being very warm and a xhenomenal feature of un anomalous nature was noted throughout the entire month, vegetation assuming a second growth; matured seed of plants and grasses that ripened during the summer dropped to the ground and are growing with renewed vigor the foliage of trees was entirely green prairie grasses also had a verdant growth, giving sufficient pasture for stock wheat fields were in excellent growing condition at the end of the month. The temperature of the ffir showed a mean of 53.5, being 3.1 in excess for this latitude. (Mean for October, G0.8; Teachers' Examination. At. examination of applicants for teachers certificates will be held at the city school building in Wellington, November 5th, commencing at 9 o'clock a.

m. Examination fee 91.00 in advance. Wellington, Kansas, Oct. 23, 1881. J.

V. Batliffb, 17t2 County Superintendent. Jas. Matthews offers his entire stock of A. U.

jWalden with C. G. Means, live stock and commission merchants, Kansas City, and Cash, Stewart live stock commission merchants, came in from Harper Thursday evening and left to day for St. Louis. Mr.

Walden is doing considerable for his firm. JIunneicell Independent. Mr. Walden is making his headquarters in FLANDRO'S Clothing House The Largest, Cheapest Best Now Receiving the nnestStock of Suits, Overcoats, Underwear, Hats that will be shown in Wellington this eason. SELLING BOOTS SHOES AT COST To Close out, as I intend to quit handling that line of Goods Wellington for a few weeks, and is around town tailing up the interests of his differ eat commission houses with our cattle men.

Dissolution Notice. Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing between C. M. Story and W. H.

Stevenson, under the firm name of Story Stevenson, is dissolved by mutual consent. W. H. Stevenson having purchased the business will continue the same, assuming the liabilities of the firm. C.

M. Story. W. U. Stevenson.

1850. 53.2 .) The h'ghest, 95 was noted on the 4th lowest, 32 the (Max. and min. lor 1800, 80 -28; sulky plows at and below cost. 15tf Job lot, cloaks and dolmans, for sale at wholesale prices.

I8tl B. F. Spark. Cigars and tobaccos, the best in the mar. ket, at the Wellington Bakery.

I8tf Nothing but pure drugs are sold by Cory Maggard. lstl Sugars, coffees, as well as all shelf goods, sold cheapest at Dye Bros. I8tl Boots and shoes at cost, Fiandro's clothing house. isti Grand opening of Fall and Winter goods at Johnston Scandret t's. I7tf Bemember it will pay to get our prices before you buy.

Johnston A Scandrett. Cut this out! We are selling a good Black Cachmire for 30 cts. per and a 1880, 83 -22 .) The maximum tempera We vihitcd the jail Sunday and found the prisoners as comfortable as possible in their forced confinement. Everything was clean and neat; Sheriff Thralls uevcr kicks a man when he's down. Chicago Grocery.

18tf Crackers of all kinds at J. Cronin's 18t Malaga grapes at J. Cronin's IStf First door east of the Post Office is were you will find the finest fruits of all kinds in the city. 18tf Nicest cranberries in town at J. Cronin's.

18tf Try Alabastinc. It can't be. beat. For sale by P. A.

Wood. Canned goods of all kinds at the Wellington Bakery IStf Dr. P. A. Wood has just received a choice selection of holiday goods consisting of odor eases, work boxes, celluloid sets and autograph albums.

IStf Largest stock of overcoats at Fiandro's clothing house. IStI The Bessemer Hard-coal Base Burner for sale at the New York hardware store. The best, handsomest, and most economical stove in the market. The nickel plate is of superior quality and warranted not to tarnish fro; i heat. Call and see it before buying.

ltt-t-3 A. Graff. Frty-live eases of canned goods just received at Banney's Chicago Grocery, which were bought in July. IStf If you want to be healthy and happy, buy some buckwheat flour and maple syrup at the Bee Hive Grocery. IStf The best 5ct cigar in the eity at Dr.

S. Choice Cigars, Best 5, 10 and 15 ceut cigars in Kansas at 18tl Burgktt SIMMS, i Hutchison, of the Caldwell Commercial, fought thfe city hall bonds very succsssfuily as shown. by the vote. Caldwell needs other things more than a city hall. good line of Alpacas at 15 cts.

per yd. at Johnston Scandrett's. I7tf Sheep for 150 head of grade Merinos. For particulars call and see, or write to Benjamin Nicholson, Argonia P. 2 miles northwest of Milan.

17tl New Goods daily at Bichardson. 's Go to the New York Store for ladies', It seems that Belle Plaiue, Oxford and Milan are very extensive rivals to Wellington in the wheat buying business, judging from what the Wellington papers have to say about it. Hunneuetl Independent. misses' and childrens' shoes. IStI Cory Maggard have made "The Cen For Sale.

Look out for a big holiday stock at the post office jewelry store. A second-hand hay press. J. B. Beid, lGtf South Haven, Kans.

BUSINESS LOCALS. If it is Good Goods and Low Prices you are looking for, be sure you find a FLANDRO'S CLOTHING HOUSE. tral" so popular as a drug store that our citizens speak ol it as the drug store. 18tl 5000 pairs ol Ladies' Misses' and Chil dreu's Gloves to be sold at half price at Johnston A Scandrett's. litt Go to Dye Bros, for new and fresh groceries, always sold at the lowest possible rates.

isti Go to P. A. Wood's for all kinds ol School Books, Slates, Etc. Staple groceries of all kinds at J. Cronin's.

istf Call on Dr. Wood and see his line of noli. Dolmans, Dolmans We will do the cloak business if best and lowest prices will do it. 17tf Johnston Scandrett. Holiday Goods.

Having the finest showcase in Southwestern Kansas, we arc prepared and will carry the finest line of Holiday Goods ever shown in our Hue in the Arkansas Valley. 1812 C. G. Larked Co. Mann IStI Sugars, coffees aud teas always in abundance at W.

C. Crawford's. lstl Forty cases of tomatoes which were bought In June will arrive this week at Banney's Chicago Grocery. IStf Haydens patent fire kindler is the most valuable article for the money ever sold. It A Card.

Merino Bucks for Sale. At my ranchc. 4 miles southeast of Well-ngton ou Slate Creek. Iltl3 CnAS. Covekll.

the county. Press Attcberry was up from Caldwell on Tuesday. Look out for a big holiday stock at the Post office jewelry store. H. M.

Hickman spent a few days last week at Medicine Hodge. Last Sunday Was a delightful day and the churches were all well filled. The foundation for the new bank building in Caldwell is about complete. "Stop and Think" drew crowded house at the M. E.

church, Sunday night. We call the attention of our readers to the "supplement 'ad" of C. E. FlamJro. K.

M. Uickman was at Medicine Lodge 11 last week while Charlie was on a visit home. Dr. L. S.

Campbell after a three weeks' Tislt to Southwest Missouri, returned with bis wife on Tuesday. C. Q. Co. received, on Saturday last, a showcase coating over $100.

It is a beauty. Ledru Guthrie bought four town lots opposite Judge Woods' residence, Monday, for 150. Byron Franklin, of Jackson township, has Just completed a neat and very convenient barn 26x30 ft. on his farm near Home, An election sermon at the City Hall next Sunday evening. The Bev.D.

S. MacEwan Will preach both morning and evening. The daily street parade made by the Ooldens' band is one of the most magnificent displays ever made on the streets of this or any other city. A. B.

Mayhew, J. It. Messerly and C. O. Shouver, after two weeks' absence in Southwest Missouri buying cattle, came in Monday night with about 750 head.

John Seaman" of Green township, left Illinois on the 25th ult. to get $2,000, to Which be has fallen heir. Oiad to hear it is Mr. Seamuu's intention to still remain with us. M.

V. II. Holmes has sold his grocery business in this city to Murphy Carroll. Mr. Holmes will leave many friends and be seriously niit-sed is both business and social circles.

Camp's Emigrant Guide for the month of Qctobcr clips over two columns from the Pkesh about Sumner county. Twenty thousand copies of the Guide were printed last month. Joe Carter, of the Ilunnc well Independent, has been spending considerable time In the county seat recently, making many friends among our business men. Tho Independent Is a live paper and merits success. Mr.

L. U. Jarvis, of New England, Ohio, baa been visiting, for a few days past, his son, Geo. Jarvis, of this city. He left for Ohio, Tuesday, to dispose of his property there before moving to Sumner county.

Smokers should be very careful about throwing lighted cigars around on the sidewalk on Washington avenue, where there are so many frame buildings. It is very easy to pitch your stubs into the street. Please do It. The Latoh String Hangs Out. Having sold our business eutire in this city to Marphpy Carro'l, we trust those indebted to us will please call and settle at their earliest possible convenience.

Ile-turning our tincero thanks to old friends for a liberal patron ige, we cheerfully recommend the new firm us worthy every confidence. Holmes Co. We extend an invitation to all to call and see a complete stock of Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hats, Etc. 17tf Johnston Scandrett. ture did not go below 55 on 26 days.

The mean monthly range was io thr largest daily range, 31, was noted on the 20ih the smallest, 2 on the 17th entire range of the thermometer was 63 Baiufall measured 3.1 inches rain feil on 0 days. (Bainfall for 1870, 4.01 Inches; 1880, 1.50 inches.) The abundant rainfall of tho month previous, with this mouth, amounting to 11.20 inches, which is a fact worthy of special note. The formation oi the subsoils is of a porous nature throughout this locality and the entire soils to the Utile formation are thoroughly saturated with moisture. The rain showers during the month were all slow and calm, the soils retaining the eutire rainfall. Only one electric rain shower was noted, and that on the 15th, the thunder causing very severe and heavy shocks of the atmosphere, shaking windows and rattling sheifware in houses.

Fogs were noted on 5 days; light traces of frost were observed on the 19th and 21th. The average cloudiness of the sky was 01.1 percent; days less than oue-fourth cloudy, entirely clear days, 2 entirely cloudy, 12. The humidity of the atmophere was 83.8 per the highest saturation of vapor, 09 per was noted on the lOtli the entire day being one continuous fog and light mist with no perceptible winds the lowest, 66 per on the 7th and tu. (The humidity for October, 1870, 50 per 1830, 38 per cent.) Tri-daily observations of the surface winds' directions: blowing from the south, 14; southwest, 16 west, northwest, north, 8 northeast, 10 cast, 10 southeast, 14; calms, 14 the prevailing winds were southeast, south and southwest; lower strata moving from the soutt on 2 days; southwest, 12 west, cast, 1 southeast, upper strata, the entire month from the west, accompanied daily with cirrus clouds. Heavy dews were noted on 9 mornings atmospheric haze occurring on 3 mornings, number of gales exceeding 25 miles per hour, no severe or brisk gales were noted.

Mean barometor for the month was 30.01 inches reduced to sea level the highest pressure was on the 13th, 30.37 inches tho lowest on the 28th, 29.50 inches, giving a monthly range of .87 inches. Three well defined low barometric areas were one, especially low, was noted on the 28th, .50 inches below normal, followed by entirely calm weather and lati-tudinated cirro strata clouds the entire day. From the 10th to 31st, migrations of birds, wild greese and ducks appearing numerously the latter were seen in large numbers ou toe sloughs and ponds. JohnH. Wolfk, Observer, Wellington, Kansas.

Childrens' Suits and Overcoats. Cash for Corn. In beautiful new styles and of all received at It. K. Elliott's 17tf One Price Clothing House Parties having corn for sale should see G.

B. Shaw at their lumber yard west of the post office, Wellington, Kansa. 14tf Merohant Tailoring. The businoss.inthis branch of K. Elliot's One Price Clothing House is getting to be immense.

Six tailors are constantly employed and have all they can possibly do. A new invoice of piece goods arc now on exhibition. lOtf Something Entirely New. A wire that will come into universal use for fencing, as its merits are known. "The Champion" barbed wire, made of the best Bessamer steel the barbs are only one-fourth of an inch apart and three-eights of an inch long.

Jt will prick but not lacerate. See it at U. H. Davidson's. 15tf.

Seed Bye saves time aud money. 15tf See F. A. StiPP. It's a beauty and no mistake we mean that handsome base burner at H.

H. David-sou's called the "Diamond." 15tf Those who have used them will have no other but the "Splendid." It is the only base burner in town with the double flue. It has more radiating surface aad consequently throws out more heat with less fuel than any other stove on the market. Call and see it at H. H.

Davidson's. 15tf The tired housewife smiles when she sees one of those fine ranges or cook stoves which lighten her burdens and cares; a fine assortment at I8tl Knotts A Wallace. boots price quality. 16tf Bichardbon Co. Buy your drugs, paints, oils and everything of like description of Dr.

S. Mann A Co. Wtl A large line of Cook and Heating Stoves on hand at the New York Hardware Store. 18t3 A. Graff.

Table and pocket cutlery, including an elegant line of carvers, plated and silver ware, castors C. G. Labned Co. Don't buy elsewhere until you 6ee Famous. "Help me through the world." 18tl Andrews, the Harness Man.

The most complete stock of Holiday Goods ever in this market at Deeker's Book Store. 1811 Pure cream candies at the Candy Factory. Magnificent line of neckwear at Fiandro's clothing house. l8tl If you want a good whitewash, buy kalsomine at P. A.

Wood's." 18tf Brown's new coal yard is the place to leave your orders. 18tf iBaiu Wagons lor sale at the New York For sale at our lumber yard west of the post office, also highest cash price paid for corn. 14tf G. B. Shaw A Co.

Comfort. The Argonia hard coal base burner adds much to the beauty and comfort of a home. Sold by Knotts Wallace. 18tl SI Mrr 1 mm Tho man who did bay a Bookford watch. (On board.) Tho nwn "wlio did not fcuy IuckforJ watch.

(Ho got left) Coal, Coal. Buy your coal at Brown's coal yard. 18tf uay goous ana dooks. igf Gloves in endless variety Fiandro's clothing house. isti Dr.

S. Mann A Co. are receiving a new stock of jewelry and clocks daily and in larger quantities than over before. Botckiu a thoroughly experienced jeweler will take charge of the business. Anything in this line from a watch key to the purest diamonds can be found and at the lowest possible prices.

The -best work done always at shortest possible notice. Call at Dr. S. Maun before making purchases. 14tf Sauer Kraut aud sorghum at the Bee Hive Grocery.

igti Pure drugs is what makes Dr. S. Mann A Co. so popular with the trade. 18tl You are always welcome at 18tl W.

C. CRAWFORD'S. Lowest prices in the city at Fiandro's clothing house. isti Fence. A cheap lence examine the new style barb wire at l8tf Knotts A Wallace.

Smoke Wood's Pride use Wood's Tonic Bitters and.be happy. I8tf The best and lightest running Corn Shel-lcr for sale at the New York Hardware Store. I8ts A. Graff. C.

G. Larncd Co. sell hard coal base burners for 20. I8t2 Famous for cheap goods. Famous for bargains.

Go to The Famous for everything, isti "Help me through the world." 18tl Andrews, the Saddler. Examine Holiday Goods at Decker's Book Store before buying elsewhere. 18tl Fresh oysters, fried, stewed and raw, at the Candy Factory. isti Fine clothes brushes, hair brushes, tooth brushes, combs, 'at P. A.

Wood's. 18tf Buy your coal at Brown's coal yard. IStf The ladies ol Wellington and all Sumner eounty will be pleased to learn that Mrs. L. J.

Wisehart has opened a perfect gem in the way of a millinery and notion store next door south of Dr. Campbell's drug store, where all are invited to call and see the latest novelties known to the trade. 18tf "Help me through the world." IStI Andrews, the Saddler Ladies' pocket books at P. A. Wood's.

Fifty dollars reward for a cook stove or range that will cook and bake with as little fuel as the Steward range. See it at H. H. Davidson's. I8tf Leave your orders for coal at Brown's coal yard.

Everything in the line of toilet and fancy Dry Goods and Notions. It costs me nothing to do business and 1 am increasing my stock daily. 18tf B. F. Spark.

Splendid Dissolution Notioe. Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing between A. B. Banney and J. A.

Banney in the grocery business is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All accounts due the jlate firm will be paid to A. B. Banney, who continues the business at the old stand, and assumes all liabilities of the firm of Bunney Bros. A.

B. Banney, 10t4 J. A. Banney. Wellington, Kansas, Oct.

19th 1881. Thanking the'people of Wellington and Sumner county for patronage in the past, I respectfully solicit a continuation of their trade and good will, assuring them that I wflQ be prepared at all times, to receive them courteously and sell them first class goods at the lowest living prices. 16t4 A. B. Banney.

JEWELER Who carries the largest and most extensive stock of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Spectacles, in Sumner county. 10-15 Post Office Building, Wellington, Kansas. Is the name of the handsomest and best base burner in the market; the only one in the city with the vertical base flue and sectional fire-pot. Don't buy a parlor stove until you have seen the "Splendid" at H. H.

Davidson's. 18tf J. W. Maddux was called to Wichita, last ardware St ore. 18t3 A Graff.

At Cost, At Cost. Being heavily overstocked with millinery goods, I am compelled to reduce stock by offering everything at cost. Newest designs, latest effects and choicest styles at the most wondcrlul sacrifices. Mrs. M.

J. Capps. Messrs. Murphy Carroll. Wo know that it will afford very many of our readers pleasure to kuow that Messrs.

Murphy Carroll have engaged in mercantile business again. They have purchased the grocery stock and business of Holmes one door south of Woods' bank in this city. Messrs. Murphy Carroll came to Oxford in 1871 and continued to do business there for nine years. During that time they had an excellent trade with all the country-round about.

They were so universally liked that all their old customers will be glad to trade with them in Wellington. Their present stock is one of the very best in the city and will be improved upon from time to time. Knowing these gentlemen as we do, and knowing how highly they are esteemed by all their acquaintance, we feel safe In predicting a prosperous business for them. To all men, we can safely say, you will find Messrs. Murphy Carroll excellent men to deal with.

Choice cigars best 5, 10 and 15ct. cigars in the elty. 18tl Burgett A Simms. Table cutlery and a full and complete stock of general hardware at 18tl Knotts Wallace. "Help me through the world" 18tl Andrews the Harness Man.

Alabastine at P. A. Wood's. IStf Leave your orders for coal at Brown's coal yard. 18t The most careiully selected stock of hardware and builders' material and the lewest Saturday evening on account of the serious sickness of his mother.

She ic in the lust stages of consumption and It would be a miracle should she recover. Later She died Monday afternoon at 5 p. m. There has been nothing done this week in court matters except the Hunnewell murder cases. Albert Chastain, convicted of murder in the second degree, has not yet been sentenced, although the lightest sentence under the law will bo ten years in the penitentiary.

A son ot Mr. Weltzel caught a stoat on Tuesday last and gave it to I. N. King. It I Is a species of weasel and quite a curiosty In this part of the country.

It is a long, Um animal, measuring 22 iuchcd in length, In catching it It whipped all the dogs the boys could get at it. We have been shown the plan of the new Jewelry I Jewelry I Everything from a cheap ring to the finest watch, at Dr. S. Mann Co's. IStI Lainpi, Buy your lamps of Cory Maggard.

18tl The Central, besides being uu honor to the town, is the best drug store iu Southern Kansas. IStI nrio at TI. H. Davidson's. 18tf Ladies undervests at the New York Store.

Soap by the ear load at Dye Bros. 18tl Fresh Sauer-krout at J. Cronin's. 18tf The best Oct. cigar in the city at Cory Maggard's.

IStI Dry Gooiis and Notions at cost at; the Famous. 17tf Boots aud shoes at cost, Fiandro's clothing house. 18tl Buy your dry goods and boots and shoes of "The Famous." IStI Largest stock of canned goods in the city at lStl Dye Farmers you can get a cup of coffee and a sandwich for 10 cents at the Wellington Bakery. 18tf Dye Bros, can sell cheaper than other merchants for the simple reason that they make larger purchases. 18tl You can always buy canned goods and all staple and fancy groceries of W.

C. Crawford as cheap as elsewhere. 1811 Largest and finest assortment of cooking and heating stoves ever brought to Sumner brick bank building to be built at Caldwell. InA 1 1 Wrtrv.ij will Ka tkn -V Dry Goods and Notions. New goods received every week.

See my prices before you buy elsewhere. 18tl B. F. SPAitn. Buy your Boots and shoes of J.

K. Will-lams A 8od. 1811 The shipping season bas commenced. Colorado and Mexico must be supplied. Bring your butter, Eggs and poultry to Banney's Chicago Grocery.

18tf New suits at all prices Coverdale's. 18tl Fresh Oysters, Baw, Fried aud Stewed, by as good a cook as there is in Kansas, at isti Burgett A simms. HERE I AM North East Corner of Lincoln nad Washington Avenues, With a Full and Complete Stock of all the Nobbiest Styles of Mens, Youths Boys' Clothing, Mens, Youths Boys' Boots Shoes, Ladies, Misses Children's Shoes, all grades, Mens Boys' Hats Caps, GLOVES, MITTS gENTS' FURNISHING GOODS. My Expenses are Nothing, comparatively speaking, and I can well afford to sell you (and will do it,) GOOD GOODS at lower figures than my compettiors possibly can. If you want a fine Dress Suit, Business Suit, Working Suit, Over coat, Ulster or Uisteretts this Fall, you will do well to call in and see me, I mean to do what I say I will.

Don't forget the place. COVERDALE'S I COVERDALE'S W. T. COVERDALE. N.

B. Standard Screwed Boots and Shoes in all Styles, Grades and Qualities. articles, perfumeries at P. A. Wood's.

18tf bolder. The building it two stories high, ty feet deep, and tw enty-live feet front. will be a beautiful building and quite an To the young men of the city, M. J. Kain gives a special invitation tocaU.

His stock embraces in the line of eassimeres, worsteds and cloths, all the novelties the season affords and at the most reasonable rates. Clocks Clocks! Buy your clocks of Dr. 8. Mann Co. It McMillan's Urasoriai parlors are the handsomest in the Arkansas Valley.

Shaving, shampooing and hair cutting done by the best artists in the trade. IStI A car load of the celebrated Troy stoves Wedding suits a specialty. Perfect fitting garments guaranteed. igtf Inst received at Davidson's. 18tf A new invoice of queensware and glassware to arrive this week direct from New Ootober Marriage Liieenses.

J. 8. Borchort and Miss M. A. Hammond.

Bansom Beattey and Miss FanuU McCain-mon. Levi Bitenhouse and Miss Barbara Crow. Bichard Griffith and Miss Mary Walling. L. L.

Webster and Miss Eva Wood. James Shatter and Miss Minnie M. Lowery. William Walker and Miss Lizzie Walcott. G.

M. Bowcn and Miss Nancy C. Nelson. Paris Saddler and Miss Etta Zerber. William Ashworth and Miss Addie Stone-street.

F. 11. Windsor and Miss Nora E. Seblng. Benj.

S. Kaufimau and Miss Grace G. Long. Geo, N. H.

Smith and Miss Alice K. Tress-ler. C. W. Mendenhall and Miss Annie Hains-wortb, Dr.O.

P. Olinger and Miss Mattie Hunter. Benj. Smith and Miss Acenith Toilet Hoods, York In original packages. Ask to see some of the novelties at Banney's Chicago county just received at H.

U. Davidson's. tf Grocery. 18' W. C.

Crawford can still be found at the old corner selling all kinds of groceries. He is always pleased to meet old friends and make new ones. isti Game, hides, wool, butter, eggs, and all kinds ol country produce bought at Headquarters Store. Call and see me. 18tl W.

B. Savage. "Help me through the world." 18tl Andrews, the Harness Man. Those elegant bard coal base burners at Davidson's are Koing off fast. 18tf Everything in the line of toilet goods at Cory itMag-ard's.

18tl Every Pair Warranted. Three button Alice kid gloves and colored 5 hook Foster patent lace kid gloves for 1.75, worth 42.25, at the New York Store. 18tl The Chicago Grocery has changed hands. The largest line of Guns, Ammunition, Gun Material aud Hazard Powder on hand at the New York Hardware Store. Will save money by calling on me for above.

18t3 A. Graff. Notwithstanding the rapid sale of the A. B. Banney, its founder and former pro prietor, bas bought the entire stock and hereafter will take pleasure in waiting upon his old patrons and as many new ones as he Bessemer Hard Coal Base Burner, I am pre That elegant base burner at Davidson's called the "Slendid," is no untried thing just brought into market.

It has been thoroughly tried in Wellington by many, who Hides, Pelts and Furs. I wjll pay the highest market price in cash. IStI J. W. MaddTJX, Three doors south of Murphy Carroll.

pared to furnish more on short notice. Try one. Fully warranted. At the New York Hardware Store. 18t2 A.

Graff. Boots and shoes at cost, Fiandro's clo h- are all ready to testify to its good qualities Card of Thanks. Miss Carrie C. Ca'rtan was in the city over Tuesday and attended the "Daughter of the Beglment" at the City Hall. Miss Cartan is on her way to her old home, Wisconsin.

She has beeh visiting in Medicine Lodge for the past six months We are indebted to C. T. Hickman for this Item. Grandma Oe Frees is now in her 77th year, and on last Monday shot and killed a rabbit. The rabbit a large Jack rabbit Wusgna' Mug one of the fruit trees and Mrs.

Frees went into the house and got the gun and, not to spoil the meat shot the animal through the bead, and then sent her bus band out for the same. A charter has been granted for the construction of a railroad from Arkansas City to Dodge City. The road has long been talked of and the growth of the country demands its construction. Such direct connection with the south will be of great benefit to this portion of Kansas. We will speak more at length la the future.

Dr. A. D. McMillan, of Caldwell, was in the city over Monday night to see old friends before leaving for Mexico, where he Intends to make his home in the future After gaining for himself many profession-si and social friends, he leaves Sumner county for a new country While we wish him all the success possible in his new home, be will leave many good friends behind to regret his going. Doc, good-by, and may the sunshine of success ever be your lot.

We call the attention of our readers to the dissolution notice of Banney Bros Three years ago, A. B. Banney opened the New beans, hominy and buckwheat flour at A. B. Banney's Chicago Grocery.

18tf Trees Trees Trees Home grown trees for sale by 18tf CO. One mile uorth of Wellington. With no rents to pay and buying my goods lor cash, I can give you special bar gains. W. B.

Savage. 18tl Headquarters Store. Fresh oysters, raw, Irled and stewed in Editor rREfls Will you please allow us through the columns of your paper to express to the good people of Wellington our warmest thanks for the many attentions and evidences of kindness shown our beloved son and friend George Shuff, during his illness in their midst. Their generosity will ever be kindly remembered. The sadness of his early death so far from home and kindred will be greatly relieved by the knowledge that he was tenderly cared for in the hours of sickness and suffering by loving hands.

Bespectfully, Jamks Shuff, H. L. Stroiim. the best city styles, by Burgett A Simms. It Buy your overcoats at Coverdale's.

18tl Gents, white and colored shirts cheap Money to Loan. We have money on hand to loan at reduced rates, and in sums to suit the borrower on both Farm asd City Beal Estate. Both short and long time loans. Office 3 doors North of Court House, Wellington, Kansas, Hickman Lloyd. 50tf.

Coverdale's. igti Coffee by the sack at bottom figures at A. B. Banney Chicago Grocery, I8tf At Cost At Cost Buy your boots and shoes of J. K.

Son. in Buy your coal of Stipp. I8tl Will Yetter will match his pacing pony, Entire and beautiful stock of Dry Goods. I7tf The Famous. can possibly secure.

18tf A splendid array of heating stoves just received at Davidson's. Go and see them, tf A nice, fresh stock of hardware kept constantly on hand at Davidson's and his prices are as low as the lowest. IStf Onions, apples and potatoes by barrel at Banney Chicago Grocery. 18tf Stipp delivers cool on short notice. 18 tl Neck wear, all the latest novelties Cov rdale's.

18tl M. J. Kaln, our.fashionable tailor, has re-received recently an invoice of eassimeres that any city merchant tailoring establishment might feel proud to display. 18tf Mens and boys boots shoes Coverdale. For fair dealing and low prices on hardware Davidson beats them all.

lOtf Buy your bread and cakes of the "boss baker" in Kansas, at the 18tf Wellington Bakery. THAT HACKING COUGH caa bs ickly cured by Sntfoh's Care. ITi it ee It. 8 Jld ty Or. 8.

A 1 1 1 lr WILL YOU SUFFEB with Dispepsiaand Liver Complaint Sbiloh's Vitalizer is Stranteed to cure you. Sold by Dr. S. nn A Co. 1 SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, made miserable by that terrible ougn.

Sbiloh's Cure is the remedy for you. Sold by Dr. S. Mann Co. 1 CATTABBH CUBED, health and sweet breath secured by Shileh's Catarrh Bemedy.

Price 50 cents. Nasal Injector free. Sold by Dr. S. Mann Co.

1 For lame Back, Side or Chest use Sbiloh's Porous Plaster. Price 26 cents. Sold by Dr. S. Mann Co.

1 SHILOH'S COUGH and Consumption Cure Is sold by us on a guarantee. It cures consumption. Sold by Dr. 8. Mann A Co.

1 SHILOH'S VITALIZES is what you need for constipation, Loss of Appetite. Dizziness and all symptoms of Dyspepsia. Price 10 and 25 cents per bottle. Sold by r. S.

Mann Co. 1 CBOUP. WHOOPING COUGH and onchltis immediately relieved bySUlloh's i ure. Sold by Dr. S.

Mann A Co. "Lady Winn," against any borse, mare or gelding, 141 hands high in the State of Kansas, best three in five, mile heats, to Confectionery. Best stock of candies iu the city at 18tl BURGSTT SIMMS. Chicago Grocery in this city and after one COME AND LOOK I OVER OUR IMMENSE STOCK OF DRY GOODS! THAT WE ARB OFFERING At Such Prices As will Reduce Stock On BOOTS we are Largely Over Stocked and Propose to Sell. SMALL EXPENSE AND QUICK SALES Enables Us to sell Goods at Smaller Margins than any other house in Southern Kansas.

We pledge ourselves not to be undersold. Come and see ns and we will convince you we mean what we say. MILLINERY DRESSMAKING in Connection. RICHARDSON OPPOSITE THE COURT HOUSE, harness, for any amount under 500. Bace ing house.

IStI Go to the New York Store for ladled cloaks and dolmans. 18tl Holiday Gooods now arriving at P. A. Wood's, consisting of Ladies' Toilet Sets, Odor Cases, Autograph and Photograph Albums, Plate Mirrors, Card Cases, Etc. Another car load of th celebrated Cham pton barbed wire at H.

H. Davidson's. It weighs 16 ounces to the rod, is the lightest wire in the market, hence it is the cheapest to buy. 15tf Boots and shoes at cost, Fiandro's clothing house. 18tl Our expenses are the smallest in the city and our prices the lowest.

17tl Richardson Co. The best five-cent cigar in tke city at Cronin's. 18tf The largest, cheapest, and handsomest stock of Cook and Heating Stoves In the market, at the New York hardware store. lC-t-3 A. Graff.

Shirts and drawers at the Nf-w York Store. 18tl B. F. Sparr received a big inveiec of new goods Wednesday. 18U Come and see the largest assortment of canned goods in town at the Bee Hive grocery.

15tf P. A. Wood has still some more of San-ford's beautiful Inks, in twelve different colors. Everybody should buy Sanford's inks, can be bad in all colors at P. A.

Wood's tf Fine underwear at Fiandro's clothing house. IStI Hominy and California canned goods at he Bee Hive Grocery. JStf For all kinds of coal see F. A. Stipp.

I5tf year's successful business gave his younger brother an interest. In tho retail trade, the Chicago Grocery stands among the first ot our wide awake business houses. The recent dissolution leaves Mr. A. B.

Banney, Union Spy. We tried hard to get the entire cast of the play but could not as some of the lesser parts are not yei taken The more important pai ts will be taken by the best dramatic talent wo have in the city, and a good rendition of this excellent play can be expected. Col. Temple is a hard worker and knows his business perfectly. The house should be jammed every night.

Jack Watson is too out-landishly happy and tremendously jolly to exist long in this world of commonplace affairs, if something don't turn up soon to ease him down a little nearer the even tenor of his way. Jack can't stand the pressure. The cause of all this excitement wasn't made to stand on its head it's a girl and weighed Si pounds. Attention Good People. If you owe me.

please come up and settle, if you can't, come in and see me and get a receipt for your old account and commence on the right road cash. 18tl. M. S. Thuailkill.

the senior brother and former proprietor. Hides, Pelts and Furs, I will pay the highest market price in cash. 1811 J. W. Maddux.

Three doors south of Murphy A Carroll. to be on the Wellington track. Only ten days notice required. 18tl The millinery and notion store opened by Mrs. L.

J. Wisehart, next door south of Dr. Campbell's drug store, is fitted up in the neatest possible manner. Mrs. Wisehart intends to please customers if she can possibly do so from eastern markets, and at prices as low as Kansas City offers.

18tf Another car load of the handsomest Michigan salt just received at A. B. Banney's Chicago Grocery. 18tf A beautiful and pleasant room next door south of Dr. Campbell's drug store is occupied by Mrs.

L. 9. Wisehart in the millinery and notion bnsiness. All the ladies are cordially invited to call and see the latest patterns from Paris and New York. IStf More and better goods for less money at H.

H. Davidson's than any other house in Wellington. 1SU sole proprietor of the business. He is too Well known to the people ol Wellington and Sumner county to be now introduced. Lewis A.

Bose was caught over at Oxford last Saturday by Sheriff J. M. Thralls and brought to Wellington and confined in the eounty jail Bose Is a criminal of the heavy villian sort, being a double murderer. On or about the 21st day of last September, he killed Andrew and Benjamin Ware, in Ellsworth county, Kansas, and buried thir bodies in a manure pile, but getting fright-coed dug them up and re-interred them in a garden near the place where he first placed them. Sheriff Thralls will get a reward of TOO.

Criminals stand a poor show when "the beet sheriff In Kansas" is after them. Confectionery. Best stock of choice candies ever In the west. Blrgktt A SIMMS. Harry Epperson, one of the jolliest farmers of Avon township, don't know what to do with himseif, and puts in his entire time with one continual grin.

A stranger would think him made suddenly rich, or that something else remarkable had happened. But an old frtend stopped our suspeuse it was a girl, who arrived October 25tb. Overcoats. An elegant new stock of Overcoats, Ulsters and Uisteretts just received at B. K.

Elliott's One Price Clothing House. 16 tf.

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