Argentine Siftings from Argentine, Kansas • 1

ii li i i i ilUa SlFTINGS. ,1 VOL. 1. NO. 2.

ARGENTINE, KANSAS, SATURDAY, JAN. 16, 1886. BY A. J. PIKE.

Geo. B. Lord, a prominent citizen LOCAL NEWS. Buy your dry goods, clothing, boots, City Director)'. NEW SHOE STORE! Webcg to inform the Citizens of Argentine and Vicin' ity that we have opened a shoe More, Opposite the Post Office, Cor, Silver Avenue and Second Street.

Having formerly been connected with a large Manu jacturing uousein jyew loric we are enabled to sell goods at the Lowest Figures, All Goods Marked In Plain Figures -AND STRICTLY I One Price to All I TERMS STRICTLY CASH. We invite a general inspection of Stock and Prices and feel confident we can save you money on good honest goods, R. P. McGEEHAN, Opposite the Post-office, in the McGeehan Block. ARGENTINE, KANSAS.

Overcoats 33 1-3 per cent, DISCOUNT We have just 26 Overcoats that we will close out as follows: Overcoats worth $18 for $12. $12 $8. $9 $6. AT Simmons and Nokes, -DEALERS 1 Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Rubber Goods, Clothing, Hats, Caps, Gents Furnishing Goods, School Books and Notions la Post Office Building. shoes, hats, caps and gents furnishing goods of KUlmer and save money.

MUs Flo I.andrey and Miss Stella Caprou called at the Suitings ofllce this week. Miss Capron is an old typo, having formerly worked at the case in Gil- man, Illinois. She said It seemed like old times to get into a printing office once more. Look at the bargains on our five cent counter. All parties that are indebted to me, must please call and settle, or your accounts will be placed in the hands of Kansas City parties for collection.

This Is my last call we need our money. G. W. Killmer. The members of the Argeutlue cornet baud at their meeting last week decided to postpone their concert for two or three weeks.

The boys have been too busy lately to prepare for it. Wm. McGeorge was elected president and leader, and W. B. Blaine secretary for the ensuing year.

i It Is said that father Adam, late of Eden, never went down town trying to remember an injunction to get a wash board, a pound of soap, a ball of tape, a bottle of lnfaut food, a spool of garnet sewing silk, a paper of pins, two yards of piuk mosquito netting and a mouee trap. The graduating class of Rosedale high school arganized last Monday by electing Charlie Barto president, and Lulu Gates secretary. The other posl tions were filled as follows Historian, David Davis; Poet, Mary Holslnger; Prophet, Mollie Blamford. Several com mlttees were also appointed. -You can buy mens' buckle Arctics for 9100, and ladles' buckle Arctics for 85 cents; ladies' self acting wool Alaskns at 65 cents, worth 91 5 ladies' and gent's all wool, scarlet nndeiwear at 75 cents; yarn, 5 cent per skein or three skeins for 10 cents, and children's all wool hose for 5 cents per pair at Killmek's.

One of those fellows with a high col lar and eye glasses dropped In on a Silver Avenue merchant yesterday and asked "Have you some good imported cigars?" "Not just now," whs the re ply; "but we will nave in about an hour. Tha printer up at the Siftings office is working on the labels now. iwelye year old son of Ben. Bouseman, while coasting on the school house hill Thursday, ran against a tree and was furiously injured internally. It was feared for a time that his Injuries would prove fatal, but at hist ac counts he Is resting quite easy, and Dr Lewis, who is attending him thinks he will recover.

Brother Kaly is a little off in his i'em in the Journal last Thursday where in he speaks of the large meetings bemg held nightly at the M. E. church. It la the Congregationalists, instead of the E. The meetings are largely attended and enthuia8tic.

Revs. Paddock and Broad are hard workers and are awaken ing quite an interest. Many of our he6t young men and women are becoming interested in the good work. At the regular meeting this week of Argentine Lodge No. 91, A.

O. U. the following officers were installed for the term ending June 30th, 18S0 P. A. W.

Raymond M. J. B. Mar shel; Foreman, N. A.

Holferstay; Over seer, T. I. Kit heart; Financier, E. Hershey; Recorder, I. Worthlngton Receiver, W.

C. Blue; Guard, II Schwarz; I. John Hamilton; 0 W. Voeltgel; representative to Grand Lodge, J. B.

Marsh el. At the regular meeting of Clnclu natus Lodge No. 91, K. of held at their hall on Monday evening, January 10th, the following officers were installed bv D. D.

G. G. W. Smith P. J.

Swingley; C. N. E. Walthall V. J.

Jones; Chas. Hoffman K. ot R. and 8., Chas, Wilkin; M. of D.

G. Bliss; M. of A. C. Miner; 11 ot G.

W. Smith 1. E. S. Hershey O.

Joseph Harris; representative to Grand Lodge, Chas. Hoffman. Quite a stir was created on our streets Wednesday by the appearance of two little boys from Rosedale mounted upon Mexican burros and leading a hnge Texas steer. This animal was one of the largest of the Bpecies we have ever seen and weighs about sixteen hundred pounds. The distance between his horns from tip to tip is four feet and nine inches.

Ho has been on exhibition at the fairs for several years past and now to be killed and stuffed. The Tonkers Gazette having remarked that "spruclug up premises Is tha duty of the day' the Commeraiai Bulletin Mks If a hem-lock on tne iront aoor wouia neip thinrs anv. The Lowell Courier answers: "Wee-pine knot." We hope these three evergreens have said all they bare to say on. lie suDjecu mj Aernca. Down In Somerville.

thev spell Jerry with a but tbey eaa't iret around for Tom. Detroit Free Press. 8omer-Title is famous at a temperance city, bnt ws violate no confidence in saying that when cold weather comes, there are some of our rltlzom who show aomldtrable skill in get ting around both gentlemen, regardless of orthography. Somerville Journal. and banker of Oluthe was In the city Monday on business and favored this office with a call.

Special prices on Crackers by the box. Bowman Bros. George Smith says he can go Healy one better. He says their baby is only oue week older than Healy's, and has four teeth. Next.

Wm. Quarles met with an accident by being thrown from a buggy in Kansas City last Modday and received a severe praln iu the ankle. We are under many obligations to Mr. Healy, chief clerk of the Santa Fe freight olllcc for assistance rendered lu securing subscribers. Ham Bacon Lard and Salt meat.

Bowman Bros. The men cutting ice for the Allcutt Packing Company were obliged to stop work Wednesday on account of the water running over the ice. Geddes Simmons has just received car load of No. 1 corn from Maj. Had- ley of DeSoto.

If you want good sound corn to feed go and see him. It is reported on good authority that our young friend, Ed. Given contemplates going into partnership with one of the fairer sex at an early date. Look at those nil wool blankets for 92.65, worth 93.50. Ladles' new market cloaks, at $8, worth 914, and overcoats at less than cost at Kilhner's.

David Williams who has been work ing in the smelter here for some time past left on Tuesday for Idaho where he expects to get a similar position. The trains on the Santa Fe that were abandoned the first of the week on account of the snow blockade have begun to make their regular runs again. Frank Tilden of Cedar Junction, called yesterday on his way home from Kansas City. Frank is an old friend of ours and we were pleased to see him. The only first-class dry goods store in Argentine Is G.

W. Kilmer's. J. J. Swingley of Turner, was In town yesterday selling cigars.

Dick Is an ardent supporter of the Siftinqs and never fails to drop in on us when iu town Have you heard how etieap Killmer is selling; there's no use goingjtaJ(an sas City any more now for he will sell just as cheap as you can buy any where. We were in error in our report last week of the election of Sunday school officers. Instead of Mrs. Dora Simmons, It was Mrs. Dora Smith, who was elected secretary.

All his competitors say they will sell you goods the cheapest, but they are afraid to quote prices that will compete with Klllnicr's. One of the most pleasant and ac commodating men it has been our lot to meet since coming to Argentine Is G. W. Smith, foreman of the Santa Fe roundhouse. Frank Wlllard is happy.

He has just received a letter from his wife in which she states that her health is much improved and she expects to return home in a short time. For Sale A new four room house on Ruby avenue. Price, 9700. One-half cash, and balance on terms to suit pur chaser. 4w J.

A. Westmoreland. Klllmer'g trade is increasing every day; the reason is because he sells from 15 to 25 per cent, cheaper than any of his competitors, be can afford to because he sells for cash. To make room for spring goods, I will for the next thirty days, give a discount of 15 per cent to all cash customers, In boots, shoes, gloves, overcoats, winter caps and shawls. D.

G. Bliss. -W. S. White of Olathe, and formerly editor and proprietor of the Gazette of that place has accepted a position in the SirTixos office.

Is a first-class man and we consider ourselves fortunate in securing him. Frank Hewett, the Argentine tailor will make you a suit of clothes and give you a better fit for less money than any shop in Kansas City. Try him and be convinced. Shop iu McGeehan's block on Silver Avenue. Engine No.

167 which has just been rebuilt in the Argentine shops, went on the road yesterday with R. J. Jones at throttle and J. Symington as fireman. She is a beauty and George Smith and his men are proud of her.

Some fifteen letters were taken out of the post office this week by parties who did not know they were there until thev saw them advertised in the Sitt ings. And still there are men who will persist in saying it dont pay to advertise, Now that the blizzard of last week has subsided we hope the parties reported as coming here to look over the field with a view to erecting a hotel will not delay longer, as now is the acceptable time, and such an enterprise is un doubtedly needed here. Subscribe for the biftinqs. i Try Quarles Ltnck'i coffee. Frank Helferstny is Improving Id health.

Red hot soup every day at Quarles Llnch's. -II. S. Swlngley of Wyandotte was In town yesterday. Mrs.

Russell was visiting friends in Rosedale this week. If you want flrst-alass tlnwork go to Keller's hardware store. Joliu Wolf of Roscdale, paid our city rislt last Wednesday. II. P.

Trickey ot Bosedale called on the Sittings yesteiday. Doc. Gasklirs beaming countenance lighted up our sanctum Friday. Mrs. Killnicr has postponed her visit east until the weather moderates.

Little Stella Killnicr had a severe at tack of spasms last Thursday night. Quarles Linen serve buckwheat cakes and molasses every morning. Miss Maude Bookout ot Olathe, is visiting Mrs. R. MuDanieis this week.

Mike Tuily who has been en the sick list for some time is improving finely. Fresh bulk Oysters, 30 cents per quart. BOWMAN BROS. Mls3 Josie Haefner of Lawrence, is assisting Frank Hewett inliis tailor shop. -J.

Gale Smith of Chicago, is visiting his friends, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. McGee-han.

Miss Gertie and Julia Key returned to school at Baldwin City iast Wednet- day. The Chautauqua Circle will meet gain next Thursday evening at the church. The cheapest place in the city to buy Flour. Bowman Bkos. Torn McGeorge whe was quite sick for a few days last week is able to be on duty again.

We are informed that a party from Kansas City will soon open a first-class laundry In the bottom. Miss Hooker, one of the teachers in the public school honored our ofllce with a visit oue day last week. New York sweet Cider just received at Bowman Bkos. Revs. Broad and Paddock attended the meeting of the Ministers' Alliance in Kansas City last Monday.

Jud Hold, yard master ordered the Siktinos sent to him for the next year at his home in Kansas City. Joe Jame, the switchman who had three fingers taken off about two weeks ago is able to be around again. Hanging and stand Lamps at Bowman Bkos. --James Russell lias had a large force of men anl teams at work for several days this week putting up ice. I.

J. Knickerbocker who has been visiting friends in Olathe for the last two weeks returned home Wednesday. W. A. Way.

one of the Santa Fe em ployes called at our office on Monday and paid for the Siftinqs for one year. Something new In Bread and Cake at Bowman Bros. Mr. Samson has begun the erection of a large boarding house on the lot just south of his residence in the bottom. Fou Rent Six room house on Sil ver Avenue, opposite uaskiirs arug store.

G. II. Simmons. Mr. Beckhart of St.

Louis, will at tend court, Pride of Rosedale, next lion day night. All foresters please attend. George Keller, the hardware man Is selling stoves cheaper than you can buy them in any house west of the Mississippi. Mrs. Geo.

Simmons left on Wednes day for Topeka where she- will spend several days visiting relatives and friends, Finest line of Tea and Coffee in the city. Bowman Bros. The little colored boy whose feet were so badly frozen Monday night was taken to the county Infirmary last Thurs day. What has become ot those street lamps that were ordered last fall. Will the city fathers please rise up And ex plain? Go to Headquarters for your grocer les.

Bowman Bros. Furnished rooms for rent, with or withour board. Terms reasonable; in quire of Mrs. J. E.

Myers, just east of the depot. There Is an opening here for some energetic person who has some know! edge of the lumber business to open up a yard. A corner on Soap at Bowman Bros. Don't go to Kansas City when you want hardware, but call on Keller. If he hasn't what you want he will order it for you.

Argentine Post Office. Mall Went clones at 10 80 a. m. MnilEuvt 6 00 P. M.

Office open on Sundays 9 to 13 a. m. GEDDES SIMMONS, P.M. R. R.

Time Table. A. T. AS. F.

Bound: I Kant Bound: Wert 25 10 14 A. M. No. 22 5 00 p. M.

No. 18 4 44 P. M. No. 20 9 20 A.

M. No. 20 10 29p.m. 'No. 24...

...5 46a.m. BOUTHBKN KANSAS. Wert Bound: East Bound: No. 1 10 44 A. No 3 10 12 P.

No. 2. 5 08 P.M. No. 4 5 56 A.

M. No. 5 6 14 p.m.1 No'sl and 8 only stop when signaled. No'k 2 and 4 do not stop Z. ROKABACK, Agent.

F. A. Wiiaaiid, Ticket Ag't. City Officers. Mayor, Geo.

W. Gullcv. Clerk, C. Douzonworth. Treasurer, G.

D. Bliss. Police Judge, Geo. Llncb. Marshall, H.

Richardson. Councilman, Henry Borgstede. James Rumen, T. Leary, J. Ekdahl, T.

Enrlght. Clerk, J. B. Smith; Treasurer Stelt- CHURCHES. Conjsregattonnl: Hold regular services every Sunday Rt 11 a.

m. and 7:30 p. in. Children's services at 10:30 a. m.

Sunday school at 2 :30 p. m. Geokgk E. Pauuack, Pastor. Baptist: Hold regular services iu the school bouse every two weks.

llEVi Strkatob. Pastor. MISCELLANEOUS. G. BURKE, M.

D. Office and rosldcnee, corner 8llver Avenue, AIIGENTINE, Second and KANSAS. J.J. SWINGLEY MANCFACTUBKBS OP AND Wholesale Dealers In CIGARS, solicits yonr patronage. TURNER, KANSAS.

PAINTING If you want a neat, cheap Job of painting, kalsomlning, paper-hanging, oranythlngl the line, CALL AT E.BENNETT'S, (Cor. Second and Metropolitan Streets.) ARGENTINE, KANSAS. BRADSHAW, FOR Coal, Wood Feed. 1 Office Just South of the Transfer Depot Leave Orders at Bowman Bros, and J. ().

Gasklll's. Simmons Howard, UNDERTAKERS. Office at Livery Siable. Personal attendance at funerals at any time Charges reasonable. --THE-- LEADING BARBER is H.

M. HERR, On Metropolitan Arenne. He will not only give you a first-class Shave, Hair-cut and Shampoo, but will sell you a good Cigar full assortment of Cigars, Pipes and Tobacco Constantly on hand. Give him trial and you will never regret it. HEADQUARTERS GROCERIES Crockery Glassware.

We have the Largest Stock "and Finest Line of Groceries, Crockery and Glassware in Argentine. Parties desiring First-Glass Goods, For- AT KANSAS, If. BROS Stree BOTTOM PRICES, Will do well to Call on Us. We can SAVE 100 Orders taken and goods delivered promptly. BOWMAN Mam AUGENTINE,.