Columbus Courier from Columbus, Kansas • 6

on his place two miles west of Columbus. neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. John Gillespie, number-1 ing thirty completely surprised them last Saturday when they went into their house with well filled baskets, i buckets and. boxes of good things to AH present seemed to enjoy themselves hugely, and all seemed to eat heartily, excepts the writer of these items and the way he In Touch With riankind.

Napoleon was a representative man. He had the virtues and vices of his age; There waTsdWCfim leonthat was common to ailment Emerson of the common people fcepaiisg jjiad iq transcendent the powers 6 common men. Everyone of the million readers of anecdotes, or lives, or memories in the page because he studies in it his own history." He never met a man but that there was a sympathy between them. To the blacksmith, Napoleon' was a blacksmith; the carpenter, merchant, physician, felt that Napoleon was their friend. "While he was eminently the friend of common people, he enjoyed a conversation with the most cultured on the great works of nature and art.

So there eat must be described by some other expression. One of the young ladies present almost got her arm out of place, not by eating, but by scuffling, and when she was eating dinner after MARKET. East Side Square Is the oldest established Meat Market in wards every time she bent her arm her mouth flew open Uno. Dr. Helen Barber, Osteopath, will the city and always carries a Fresh line of Meats, Sausages, Head Cheese, Kraut, Fish be at the Middaugh hotel, Columbus, on Monday, Feb.

21, for the purpose of treating all chronic diseases. Examination free. Female trouble a and delicacies of all kinds For ood pure Meat, full weight and Low Price, call at the was something in Napoleon that was specialty. Dr. Helen Barber.

CITY B1EAT MARKET. A Sweet Disposition. A writer in Demorest, says that a Mrs. Anna Lisle Sails for Hawaii. The following selections of general interest to Mrs.

Lisle's friends are clipped from a private just before she embarked for Jlono-lula on the Hawaiian Islan VJt is always; fefeshing to hear frjqlrj our Columbus friends who may be visiting other parts of the world and weihust depend upon their charity for forgiveness in the liberty thus take: Los Angeles, 1896. My Deak Mrs. A Since writing you we have had four days of rain, but not enough to insure crops; it will take four more days of good rain to lay the dust this continual sunshine never ends. I dislike for the time to come for me to leave for I am having such a happy time with the weather so delightful and the guests at the hotel this winter are lively and companionable. Saturday the Chinese Mission ladies went to Rodondo Beach for a picnic; they invited me and I accepted.

I never was there before; they have a pier where quite large boats land and a very large hotel with a broad cement walk in front and steps down to the water. We visited the carnation pink farm of eight acres. I "-expected to see it a mass of blooms, but only a bloom here and there. They told us the nights were too cold and they cut the blooms off for market every morning. They bring twenty cents a dozen in Los Angeles market.

Only tourists visit the beach in winter. "Ve returned at five in the evening very tired. Chinese new year commences tomorrow, so last evening the mission boys invited the teachers and their friends to the school room to hear their exercises. They said China 'town was too noisy to have their exercises during holiday festivities. They sang two Gospel hymns in Chinese and recited In Chinese, then called on some of the ministers present to make some remarks; they then served ice cream and cake.

As we were leaving they gave each of us a in every other man. A minister of the gospel is not a demigod, but a man. He has his faults as other men, with a desire to do right as I am persuaded is in the heart, more or less, of all men. He happy domestic life puts the ballet in the shade, and speaks of the necessity S. M.

SUMMERS, Prop. of being a trained home maker. Col fitrivpc tn Violr mon nnrl fin tVifm rrnnrl lege bred girls, as a rule, make the It antagonizes the world when minis- best wives, for the good effect of choice literature is shown plainly the devel opment of tlib mind, and show that culture, worthy thoughts and a sweet ters try to impress the world that they are different from other men; that there is a sanctity which will not do to be touched hands off! Served Exclusively to the 214779212 People admitted to the World's Fair Grounds. dispdsition are all in all to a man who Consequently men are of ten repelled is looking for a model companion, instead of being drawn. The minis- Deep down in the heart of every terof the gospel is the people's friend, true woman, away below her desires He has no higher desire than to be helpful.

for social success and an independent life, and perhaps the ballot, is the maternal feeling, the inclination toward wifehood and motherhood. And I can remember in childhood run ning under the bed when the preacher I do not believe a woman has any came, but when mother bade me come highei duty in this life than to be a good wife and a good mother. I feel quite sure that her greatest happiness out and speak to the found him so kind and he seemed to take such an interest in me, that I was drawn to him and felt that he was my lies in these two things. Let her be trained, therefore, as a home-maker. friend.

Have her, by all means, learn to cook Christ was a man who "took not on Him the nature of angels, but was and to attend to the thousand and one other things which are involved made like unto His brethren; for in in domestic management. Even if that He himself hath suffered, being tempted, He is able to succor them that are tempted. "He was a man of she never has these duties to perform herself, she will, if she is to preside over a home, have to supervise their performance, which requires as much knowledge. sorrows and acquainted with grief. 7 He had something in common with Universally accepted as the all men.

Nothing has so much at- She should not, however, make the racted me to Christ as the fact that He was a man. There is nothing re- mistake of giving all her attention to pelb'ng in the religion of Christ.There things of the household, for it is after is in Christ what all men seek in the Leading Fine Coffee of the WoHdo In addition to handling- these High-Grade Coffees, we carry a fresh line of Staple and Fancy Groceries, all, only the field of knowledge, and there are many Which will aid her in becoming the very best possible wife world, but fail to find. If Christ re pels, it is because His true nature is not understood. Let the character of and mother. It is a verv great re- Christ be shown, and though some re Flour and Country Produce.

ject Him, millions will receive Him and find in Him a friend indeed. sponsiblity, that of a woman who has a husband and' children. In her hands rests the happiness aud 'welfare of several human beings. Her culture cannot be too great, nor her mind too L. O.

II. We. solicit a part of your patronage. New Year's card. I will inclose mine to you.

I received a written invitation and I enjoyed it so much. Quite a number invited me to call tomorrow which I think I shall, as I leave -here Thursday at 8 p. m. for San Francisco. Saturday at 10 a.

I sail on "The Australia" for Hawaii to be gone live or six weeks. I have not called on your friends yet but will when 1 return. I have gained nearly ten pounds Since I came. When I left Columbus I weighed 124; I am now 131. Only think, nearly two pounds a week.

Hope you are well. With much love to yourself and family and kind remembrance to all who inquire. Sincerely, Mrs. Anna Lisle. Probate Notes.

On the 14th, David O'Malley made his first annual accounting as administrator of the estate of Michael O'Malley deceased. On the 17th, Mrs. Anna E. Hitter was appointed as administratrix of the estate of John N. Ritter deceased.

On the same date, the last will and testament of John G. Knight was pro- Program. GRISHAM BROS The Davidson Bro's. entertainment broad for the proper discharge of this sound trust. She should go to college if she can.

The talk about college to be given at the Columbus opera One door north of Opera House. house, Saturday evening Feb. 29th. The Stage Drivers Story Hobart Davidson. education tending to give a girl a disinclination to marriage is the merest nonsense.

It is true that it gives her more discrimination in the choice of a husband, and the girl with a col- A RAILROAD VETERAN. QR. J. C. ADAMS, The Doom of Claudius and Cynthia Ninety Years of Age and Still a Most Val -Ross W.

Davidson. DENTIST. Scene, Merchants of Venice.Ross W. lege education is more mature, as a Davidson, Hobart Davidson and Carl ruie, ana tnereiore Knows ner own Orawford. Teeth Extracted Without Pain.

Gold Fillings and Crown Work a Specialty. Office in Hunt Block, south side square. COLUMBUS, mind better when she enters the married state than the girl who has Vocal Solo Arley Strops uable Official. Cleveland, has the oldest active railroad official in the United. States, if not in the world.

The gentleman referred to is tfr. Addison Hills, and he is assistant to the president of the Lake Shore road. On April 6 next Mr. Hills will be 90 years old. He was born at Enfield, and has been in the service of railroads since 1807, commencing as auditor of the Fainsville Saracen Bros, Ross W.

not had equal advantages. Davidson, Hobart Davidson, Carl Of course the majority of young Crawford. women cannot go to college. They minds DOCTOR WILL B. JONES, Electric Physician The murderer Hobart Davidson.

oat ea ana u. w. unnaers was ap can, however, cultivate their pointed as executor. by reading and thinking. To study Vocal Solo Berdie Bennett-Hicks.

Ben Hut's Chariot Race Ross W. On the date last above written Louis and to read good literature, not scorn Davidson. Anderson made his first annual set ing the best novals, and to cast from Buck Fanshaw's Funeral, (nark tlement as administrator of the es the mind all but worthy thoughts, is Surgeon and Electrician, Makes a Specialty of all Chronio Diseases that are Curable-Female Diseases, Catarrh, Eyes, Ear and Throat by Electricity. Twain) Hobart Davidson. tate of Peter Bloom deceased.

a duty every girl owes to her future husband and children. If she does Duet, Instrumental Misses Leola February 17th, Jesse Hobson and Arley Strope. made his second annual settlement as these things and cultivates a sweet Fairfield road, afterward becoming agent for the Erie railway at Dunkirk, N. Y. He has been with the Lake Shore since 1868, and has been the company's general freight agent and assistant general manager.

Mr. Hills is a remarkably well-preserved man. He came west with his parents when, he was but seven years old. They did not make the trip in a parlor car, nor a sleeper, nor yet in a plush-seated day coach. There was no great four-tracked road across New guardian of the estate of Newton J.

Scene, (Richard III) Ross W.Dav- disposition so that those around her EUman minor. idson, Hobart Davidson and Carl may oe made nappy In tne sunshine Removes Oathe 18th Mattie Meeker made of her personality, she has, I think, Crawford. Recitation Ross "WV Davidson. achieved her highest destiny as Reserved seats 25c. Tickets on sale her first annual settlement as guar dian fif the estate of Mary J.

and Ly dia G. Bob In son minors. woman. All Discoloration of the Face Wart, Moles, Wrinkles, Dandruff also Sham-, peons and Electrifies the Hair. Qffi" fliyriTAN'fl DRUG STORE at Bartlett's Drug Store, Monday, Sure Crop.

Feb. 17th. The same day F. A. Lyons made Tuesday a number of farmers and his seooed annual settlement as guar truck growers met at the residence of Salamanca Items.

dian of the estate of Eugene, Ota and Chris. Hoover, just southwest of town Kotict. In the district conrt of Cherokee eoantT.stata IvaLjon minors. and formed an organization: to be Grandma Coble was buried last Saturday. Clark's infant was also buried last week.

Gillispie uq the 19th Laura Jen was ap of Kansas. known as the Columbus Potato Grow DartinoTxth Oollege, plalntW, pointed as Administratrix of the es ers Association. has been quite poorly for sometime, tate of Henry P. Neff deceased; The object of the association is the but seems to be improving some now. On the date Mary E.

Jones growing of early potatoes in large Ed Laizure has moved back to Chero filed her first annual account as guar quantities for northern markets and the better to secure lower freight kee county from the James at. defendants State of Kansas to Chautaoqna County Wa-tlonal Bank of Jamestown. New York, TraTeV- ers Insurance Company and Dora greeting: You, and each of yon, wlU take notice Uiat-you hare been sued District-Court of Cherokee county, state of and that you must answer the petition in said cause on or before the 21st day of March, petition wlU be taken as true and a Judgment rendered In said action against you for the oreclosure of a certain trust deed, executed br will all come back to old rates than would otherwise be obtain Charley Masters and wife of Scammon ed with each farmer working inde visited their parents Saturday and pendently of the others. Mr. O.

E. Skinner was chosen as shipper and he Sunday. Stevens, a young lawyer of Fort Scott, but formerly of James CTNeil and one Lucy O'Nell (since de- tsed) upon the Second nay of following described real this township, has been limrerintr I on tnt the The west half of section me west nau ox section number twentr- Iva rtr I oiiua auu wujetts aujr uue ucsixuun We around here for sometime. pre eisht CSS), in townshin neater thlrtv-twn o(SS) of further information on the subject. south, range number twectT.thrMt (hi.

at sume he is looking for a location or The next meeting of the association for some body to locate with him, (OMest lUnroad Official la CtaUs. dian ef the estate of Chas. W. and Usttle M. Meeks minors.

LICENSES Bommick 34 Mrs Annie Riley. .32 Louis Snutsel 39 Marie Migeot 30 Jas Wilson ..................30 Sarah Maxwell 23 Henry E' Wot kins. J. .23 Rose Cray ...33 Wilford HcCormick. .21 Lydie 17 Jas ..25 Lou 16 Whltten .22 Hadge .....18 On the 15th; Judge; Elliott married his oGcs Lewis Snntsel and llarie Jlieot, bQtb cf 17clf City.

will be held at the same place on York state, and no fine double-tracked the sixth principal meriiiaa, County of Cherokee. State of Kansas, and for the sale of said premises to pay the debt secured by said trust deed and costs of suit tad forerer barrtaff and foreclosing said defendants; and eacaof them, of and from an right, title, estate, interest property or equity of redemption In or to said premises, or snypart thereof. Monday, Feb. 24, and all who contem This is leap year girls and as Charley is a bashful young man you should not wait for him to propose. Skin plate raising potatoes tnis year, are railroad frexn Buffalo to nor my part of thm way.

Thero were ox teams and bad roads, the earnestly requested to be present at ner found his old yaller hen and black 7:30 in the evening. kmrney to the far west, as Ohio Attorneys for PialaUft pullet in Columbus. It seems strange in thoeo da aloaand why they strayed to the poultry men. Q. CcnUffTOK, Clerk.

Itrtt gttraary o. tedious one. All knowing themselves indebted to tt IntA Hrm rf Tt natmn will will soon be a grand 4'mov TSm aoeosapanyinsr cot cf 2Xr. IHHa I wv Mtmw aum w. mm -m uwwmmsm tu iu buu irov oi ice renders.

Alien please call and settle at once. Reed bs recently pat up a new bam 1 T7. TT. GsniAir. -UndertaSdnar slitles.

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