The Melvern Review from Melvern, Kansas • 1

V3 JNL eview. i ven MELVERN, OSAGE COUNTY. KANSAS, THURSDAY, OCTOBERS 1906. NUMBER 1. VOLUME XVI.

Mis. A. W. Huffman visited relatives and friends at Qucneino and Ottawa Tuesday, Beuiiie Tweed, who hns been nt Esk-ridgo for some time, returned to Melvern Tuesday. T.

C. Henderson of Ottawa spent Sun-day here nt the home of his step sister, Mrs. A. W. Iluffmnu.

Mrs. Marshall of Qiicnomo visited here this week nt the country home of her futher, A. M. Graves. Lewis Chileote commenced work on the new street crossings for the city this week.

Miss Arniinta Rathburn was down from Olivet to spend Sunday with tho home folks. Mrs. E. D. Wing's mother and sister arrived Saturday evening for visit with relatives here.

Miss Sadie Overman was up from Ottawa to spend Sunday with tho home folks and friends here. DID YOU EVER stop to think trom how large a tcr ritory the material sold here is gathered? FOR INSTANCE The Barnes High School Law. A number of inquiries have eonie to me regarding the Barnes High School Law, and I will try through the press of Hie county to answer these inquii ies, and to give brief on I line of the luw and the probable results of its adoption. It is required that each couuty shall vote this lull on the proposition to uilopt the provisions of this law. If adopted in a county, the commissioners of such county are required each year to levy tax upon all of the property of Mrs.

Ed. Porter looked after business ut Ot tuwa Monday. Mrs. Kmmu Wooden of Olivet, spent a few hours in our eil.y yesterdin. Vote "Yes" on the proposition to adopt the High School Luw.

When you etist.vour vote Nov. (i, help Osnge county udopt the Bullies High School Law. Oseur Schinidleii, who hns job nt the Orphan's Home in Atchison, called on friends here yesterday. Word from Thane Crocker stales thnt he lias secured job as chief cook iu a hotel at Liberal Kansas. A vote for the Barnes llinh School Law means a vote for belter schools, more competent instructors and better equipment.

Mary II. Kirby, democratic candidate for county superintendent, visited Mrs. Sadie Warner und called on political friends here yesterday. L. P.

Stewart reports that Mrs. Mrs. G. W. Mc.Mullen and daughter, W.

0. Stephens will go to Wallace We have Lumber grown and manufactur Mrs. Alouzo Glass is visiting iu 2uene-iim Mr. ami Mrs. J.

It. Dooly arrived from Miinlen, hist night fur short visit r. home. I. M.

Burton nnd ('bus. Glasgow were aiming I lie through passengers on the train this morning. Vauis Moore's mother left, this morning for visit at Dr. Ball's home in Ottawa. Miss I.i.miu Moore accompanied her.

The ladies of the W. R. C. are cehbrnt-iug the wedding anniversary of their sister, Mrs. E.

N. McNabb, with a surprise parly out at her country home to-dny. Miss Muijijrio Gi uves went to tjnene-nio to ilny with her little niece, Violet hull, who recently sustained udislo-culed shoulder which bus been giving sonic trouble to keep ill plilie. Messrs. Lariick and Garrison, with their families, weie culled to Edgertou Ibis to be at the bedside of their fiithei-in-law who has recently undergone a surgical operulion, from the effects of which it is feared he may not county this week to visit friends and Mrs.

C. B. Hullum, visited friends in Em poriu Tuesday look after real estate interests. ed in Kansas, California, Arkansas, Minneso Otto Hobson has been entertaining a the county of not less than one-fourth of a mill nor more than three mills, the funds so raised to be apportioned to the high school of the county iu proportion to the average at tendance of ench high school the preceding year. A high school accepting its portion of the funds must admit free all qualified students residing A.

C. Hamlin and family left Saturday for Wisconsin. Friends here with them ta, Louisiana, Washington and Texas. couple of cousins here this week. They returned to their homes at Quenemo und health and prosperity in their new loca St.

Louis yesterday. tion. Most of the glass we get now-a-days is made in Kansas, though once in a while we So far us we can nseerlion, the report Since Arthur Snodgrass left the barber shop W. T. Appier hns been gradually that some two or three of our most esti in the county that inn.v desire to attend It is optional with-each district main get a box of glass that was made in Indiana recovering his old-time colloquiul pro niublo widows contemplate re-entering the matrimonial state soon, is an un tuiuing high school whether or not it Pennsylvania or West Virginia.

clivities. accept its portion of tho tax. A high founded rumor. Asher Smith, who has been visiting school, to bo enlilh-d to part of the Miss Lottie MeCarty of Linn county, relatives at Kansas City for some time. By the way, better take pains to put in a few panes.

Save those pillows you stuffed dropped iu Saturday evening to remain fund, must" maintain a course of study admitting its graduates to the freshman class of the State University, and also generul course for those not expecting to uutil utter election. in the window the other night when it was who has been attending school at the Emporia State Normal, stopped off here last week for a visit with Ma. and Mrs. G. W.

Tuompkiiis. Herbert Richardson hns been compell Robt. Morris of Scranton, Democratic Hill experienced a severe spell of sickness npon her arrival ut Idalia, but that she hus since fully recovered. Mrs. .1.

A. Walker undchildrcn weal to Ottawa yesterday, where they will visit relatives until Mr. Walker sends fir I hem, which is expected to be ubout November 20. I tend college. candidate for county clerk, attended Ma Thototul average attendance at the sonic lodge and called on political ed to resort to the use of crutch this high schools of this county thut now cold.

The Lumber rare. friends here Thursday evening. L. P. Stewart arrived from Idalia, Col maintain the required standard is about It the law is adopted in this conn orudo, Saturday to spend tho winter at week as the result of an attempt to puncture one of his pedal extremities with pick a few days ugo.

Elder and Mrs. riowmnn, who have ty, nnd the commissioners should levy Melvern. Ho reports all tho former Mel oue-hulf the maximum, oec and one-half vernites out there as doing well, and business booming- mills, a fund of nbout fG.O(M) would be raised, giving about $20 per student to Rev. Lilburn Neal and family and Mrs. been visiting relatives iu Oklahoma, returned to their home in this city Tuesday morning.

They report the families of their children dowu there as prospering and in health. Rev. Kitchen returned from Madison each high school. Thus, a district maintaining a high school with an averngi Dan Hutchinsou und Family who have been attending a big revival at Osage last week. attendance of sixty students would re City for some time returned to their Buy banauas Sloan has a fine lot on ceive $1 ,200 to be applied to the mainte Dr.

Corwiu's horse becumo unman homes here Monday. hand now. nance of its high school. The averngi HIGHLAND NOTES. Husking com is the order of tho day.

Pauline Kiug is the owner of a new range. Ed. King and Geo. Tally bad their clover hulled, J. V.

Ingels dointr the work. Somp of our people attended the Pomona Grange niee'iug at Lyndon Saturday. Mark Warner and J. Q. Sook were looking at farms in this neighborhood this week.

Frank Frnzior has rented Mrs. A.J Geo. Dillard reports that N. It. attendance in the several high schools of LOCALS, Celery at Sloan's.

Bananas and celery at Sloans. A line lot of oranges at Sloan's. Kuroka harness oil at S. Hyson's. Coul a ton at the feed store.

(Jet Itamey ko fix your time pieces. Itoeder, photographer, Waverly, Ks ageable Sunday ufternoon and in consequence of a runaway the bugizy was badly damaged und some of its occupants injured hot seriously but somewhat A Badly Burned Cirl, or boy, or man, or woman is quickly nut of pain if Bueklen's Arnica Sulve is applied promptly. G. .1. Welch, of Te-kouslui, says: "1 useit in my family for culs, sores, and all skill injuries, nnd find it perfect." Qiickest pile cure known.

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Thompson is running for the office of Curchiu's farm. Hie county runs from about 25 to HO. couuty clerck ou the Republican ticket The cost to each taxpayer would, of Marion Young looked after business course, depend upon his ussessed valua ut lola lust week. scratched and bruised. out in Wullace county.

His mauy friends here wish him a succesful race. tion. If a medium tax of one and one Chas. Bunch looked after business at J. A.

Corwin with a number of rela half mills were levied, the cost upon a A sour stomach, a bad breath, a pasty Kansas City Monday. quarter section of fand with a valuation compaction, and other consequences of a tives from Newton arrived Tuesday to join the big family reunion being held this week ut the city home i his brother Mr. and Mrs. DeMoss visited relatives Ajiple parers and peach parers at disordered digestion are quickly re Corwin's. in Leavenworth county last week.

of $800, would be $1.20. To people having children to send to a high school this tax would be mucli l-s Hum the tu moved by the uso of King's Dyspepsia Dr. L. E. Corwin.

Jim seemed pleased MAXS0N. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Frnzior drove out When you want your horses shod go Tablets. Two days treatment free.

to ngaiu meet old time Melvern friends. ition, ns tho tuition in the high schools to Roberts. Ashby Ball. The Santa Fe this week made tempo E. Van Horn of Melvern is build ing a bouse for Joe Munelcy.

to Marion couuty this week to visit relatives. Robt. Elmore is improving his resi Watches, clocks and jewelry repaired We are now prepared to give you a fit runs trom $10 to $18 a year for each outside student. The tax, of course, would come every year, hile the tuition rary arrangements to handle traffic ou the new line just east of town, while tho II. J.

Harris is building a corn crib dence property this week by theaddition at Harney's. Good cook stove for sale cheap. Ask B. llallam. for Wm.

Whiteher this week. of paint. in horse collars, as we have just received a nice lot of Wyeth Leather Collars and a good assortment of Canvas Collars. Come in and get our prices 011 the above mentioned. Harper Bros.

depot is being moved and other improv-ments established. It is thought that the trains ill take the new track iu a would be for the years a studeut attended school. Some of the probable results would be, Henry Young shinned a car of W. Roberts is making some extensive Remember that Sloau hns some fine h-iy to Kansas City Saturday. few days.

celery in stock. 1. The towns having high scl ools improvements ubout his city residence property. Joe Cheever has been suffering from a Low Thompson made a business IMeiity of Wonder Washers on hand The big storms of tho north and west trip to Williamsburg Saturday. now at Corwiu's.

Wm. Frnncis returned Saturday from a visit at the home of N. C. Francis at this week failed to reach this section, but a rain Tuesday morning was follow Jesse Sutton and J. Tbomp severe headache for several days, the result of colliding with a temporary scaffold in his barn.

lie appears to be slowly recovering from the effects of tho acci- Blood Poisoning results from chronic constipation, which is quickly cured by Dr. King's New Life Pills. They remove all poisonous germs from the system, and infuse new life und vigor; cure sour stomach, iinusea, headache, dizziness, and colic, without griping or discomfort. 25c. Guaranteed by all druggists.

Good cook stove for sale. Inquire at Neosho Rapids. kins called on frieuds iu Quenemo Tho Review Office. Alex. Hutchinson lost a lot of hay and Sunday.

ed by gradually decreasing temperature, and with the wind in the northwest, we are now experiencing a touch of mild Good organ For sole cheap. Inquire at Kufiir corn bv fire on his farm south of t. Geo. Conklin went to Kansas City last Phillip Sutton lift. Monday for a town lust week.

winter weather. three-weeks visit with a brother in week with a model of his fence weaving Chas. Bunch's family moved into the Arkansas. ManZan relieves instantly the pain machine. Ho is on a deul to sell J.

A. Walker residence building just east Mrs. S. Jf Duff is quite sick at would have better schools, the teaching force being stronger, the equipment better, and the attendance larger, and perhaps there would be a reduction in the tux levy for school purposes. 2.

People living outside the high school districts, having children to send to school, would have a small tax to pay but no tuition, their children having free access to uny h'gh school iu the county. 3. People living outside the towns and not having children to send to high school, would receive in return for the tax paid, the generul benefiits that result from improved educational advantages. Every high school in the county would become virtually a county high school. L.

A.Pahkk, County Superintendent. his putent to the company which of town last week. the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. Notice.

Melvern, July 22, "00. No CO. D. packages will be delivered after 7 p. in.

or on Sunday after to day. By order of Superintendent. C. B. Halla.vi, bought the old stock of the Combination Fence Co.

here some years ago. Marion Young informs us that his in L. rali am. caused by those blind, bleeding, itching and protruding piles. It iB put up in collapsible tubes in such a way that it can be applied where the trouble originates, thus stopping the pain immediately.

Try our tree offer. Ashby surance company settled Ed. Cumpbell's loss in full last week. It is a well known medical fact that Mr. and Mrs.

15.1. Warner of Otta wa, are visiting relatives and friends here, Mrs. S. J. Boone wont to Burlington pine resin is most effective in the treatment of diseases of the bladder and kidneys.

Sufferers from back acheand other troubles due to faulty action of the Ball. Tuesday to inspect the local W- It. C. or ganization of that city. Frank Sutton, Frank Hilt- and H.

Harris at tended the Grange meet Miss Grace Evalyn Parker left her Mrs. Rumey of Wellsville came in Sat ing at Lyndon, Saturday. kidneys find relief in the use of Pine-ules. $1.00 buys 30 days' treatment. Ashby home iu Topeka Tuesday for Pueblo, where she met and wus married yester- urday for a visit at the home of her brother, Morgan Cochriel.

Mr. PearkKimes is tearing down Ball. duv to Mr. N. G.

Duvis, a passenger con ductor ou the I). R. G. railroad. Num Step in and see our German Gall Cure.

the old house ou his farm preparatory to building a new one. Mrs. Nelia Colyar, who recently took the Sloau Reetuuraut. Your horse will not interfere or have feSoorus if shod by Roberts. A new lino of chairs and rockers; just, in, at.

Rumey Chileote's. See 'em. Call and see the fine line of souvenir novelties just received at Ash by Hall's. M. Gilmore, on the O.C.

Williams farm, northwest of town, has fresh inilcli cows for sale. A nice line of Winter Robes and Horse Blankets jist rccieved. See them at Harper Bros. Step into Hyson's and have rubber heels put on your shoes. They easo he-jar of life wonderfully.

Special care breaking colts to shoe. If your horse is lame get it shod. It will be in better flesh. Roberts. Tone the liver, move the bowels, cleanse the system.

Dade's little liver pills never gripe. Ashby Ball. All persons knowing themselvesindodt-ed to Mrs. L. A.

Frazier will please call at the Citizens State Bunk and settle. I'inesalve cleanses wounds, is highly antiseptic, unequnled for cracked hands. Good for cuts. Ashbv Ball. Remember, the place to buy toilet It has no equal.

Money will be refunded an age. tor some western Kunsas land erous Melvern of the bride extend congratulations, and wish for them a C. Gauls aud L. T. Hussey both if not satisfied.

At Roberts. hns already made several sales and has a number of other deals iu sight. Are you troubled with piles? One ap looked after political fences and called on friends here this week. Of those who went from hero last week plication of MaiiZan will give you immediate relief. Ashby Bull.

to see the land, Geo. Dillard and Mrs. G. W. Wright were among the purchasers.

"A Young Mother At 70. "My mother has suddenly been made young at 70. Twenty yeurs of intense si tiering from dyspepsia had entirely disabled her, until six months ngo, when she began taking Electric Bitters, which have completely cured her nnd restored the strengl and activity she had in prime of life," writes Mrs. W. L.

Gilpntriek, of Dnnl'oith, Me. Greatest restorative medicine on the globe. Sets Stomach, Liver, nnd Kidneys right, purifies the blood, aud cures Malaria, Biliousness, Weakness. Wonderful Nervo Tonic. Price 00c, Guaranteed by all drug stores.

Mr. and Mrs. Morrison who have been happy and prosperous married life. Notwithstanding tho fact thnt Governor Hoch failed to reach this city yesterday, the baud jumped out and filled its part of the afternoon's progruin by playing several selections on the streets. The merchants evidenced' their appreciation by showering the boys with cush All who were out there make greut visiting at W.

A. Opdyeho's, left Friday cluiins for the country, and appear to to visit other relatives in Kansas. Vote to adopt the Barnes High School Law. have unbounded faith iu its fertility and Notice the smile with which Arthur climate. Andy Kime.s, who bns been helping his Borther, Pearl, here, left Saturday for his home at Osawalo-mie, Kansas, Chester Woodmas and Walt Marshall returned Monday morning from New Mexico, where they have filed on claims.

Mrs. J. Thomnkins left Tuesday, last week for a three-weeks' visit with her father iu Wallace county, Kansas. Moyer greets his friendM? Dr. Chittenden reports the cause a fine 8-lb.

girl. Salesmen Wanted at Onck. You golden opportunity to engage in a busi T. C. Greene who took charge of the ness paying from $15.00 to $.10.00 weekly by tukingorders forourexrensive Santa Fo olflce at Olivet Hiis week, stopped off for a short visit with friends here Saturday morning.

high grade line of nursery stock. Prospects for the coming season unlimited. Your comissions advanced weekly and Mrs. J. M.

Dean and daughter, Mrs. rticles is Ashby Ball's drug store. A nil and complete line always in stock. Dentistry. Dr.

J. F. Jfelson of Lebo will be in Melvern every Monduy, beginning October 29, prepared to do all kinds of Dental Work. Give him a cull. Oltice with Dr.

Scott. 2 SHIL0H. Mina Porter left last week for a visit with relatives at Topeka, Waukeuu, and other Kansas points. expenses paid while in active work. A complete outfit also furnished free of all charges.

No experience neccessary. The chocolate demonstration at the W. R. Rumey, the jeweler, curries a complete line of spectacles and spectacle cases. Eyes tested free.

Givehim a call. We are handling the Bonner Miller's Harness dressing; also the best Eureka Write to day to The Griesa Nurseries, T. E. Griesa, Lawrence, Kans. Grand Leader lust week attracted quite a crowd and indicated fully the many There are thirteen relatives (besides virtues of the article advertised.

the Doctor's family) attending the family reunion at Dr. L. E. Corwiu's home this week. Isn't that a full house? In wmm donations, cigars and other contributions.

A cold taken at this time of the year is generally hurd 10 get rid of but it wili not be uble to withstand Bee's Laxative Honey and 'i ar. That ill cure all colds, coughs, croup, wjiooping cough by driving them out throu the bowels. If you have a cold' try it, and if not cured get your money back. No opiates. Ashby Bull.

Ewing Herbert defends the card of thanks under certain conditions: "Curds of Thanks are all right when paid for like any other advertising mntter. It saves those who order them from mailing personal letters, and I think it is all right, for theu no one is overlooked. 1 1 muy lack culture to thunk everybody in a public wuy, but it has some advantages, especially when paid for." AJelegram from western Kansas yesterday morning stated that Gov. Hoch was storm bound and could not reach our city in time to deliver the afternoon speech for hich he was billed. The report came after W.

II. Warner had started in his automobile to Osage City to meet the Governor, and, consequently had a lost trip against a cold wind. The failure of the speaker to arrive disappointed a number of formers ho had driven in to hear hiin folk. Danger From The Plague. There's grave danger from the plague of Coughs and Colds that u-fl so prevalent, unless you ttike Dr.

King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs, and Colds. Mrs. Ge. Walls, of Forest City, writes: "Its a Godsend to people living in climates where Coughs nnd Colds prevail. I find it quickly ends them." It prevents Pneumonia, cures Lnfirippe, give wonderfurful relief iu Asthiuu and liny Fever, and makes weak lungs strong enough to ward off Consumption, Coughs, and Colds.

50c and $1.00. Guaranteed by all drug stores. Trial bottle free. I Bet for Coughs. 3 CrOuo connection ith this reunion was held yesterday a birthday surprise npon Mrs.

Corwin, in which she received some very valuable and beautiful presents. The extent of the surprise may be measured by the circumstance that Mrs. Corwin 0' Whooping Couoti. Etc. 1 Geortre Hoffm iu has returned home from Colorado.

Mr. Whiteher weut' to Quenemo one day last week. Mrs, Whiteher spent Sunday afteruoou with Mrs. M. Smith.

Mrs, Saxton and Mrs. Marion Smith were the jjuests of Mrs. Smith last Wednesday. A number of our young folks cliariyaried the newly married couple last Monday evening. The Methodist preacher, Mr.

Spencer of Waverly, is holding a revival meeting at -Sbiloli. It be gan last Sunday evening aud will continue for about two weeks. An it trti relating to the marriage of Miss Stella Lumsden "to Frank Deafenbaugh muy be found in the Anlioch Items which were already in type before the Shiloli Items reached the otliee. Ed. -r 1 "i had been designating the event as a Harness Oil.

Prices right, at Harper Bros. We are Rocording Agents for the Shawnee Insurance Uo and write the policies as soon as application is made. Warner Craitr. As I have leased the Henry Judd farm I will positively prosecute anyone found hunting, fishing or otherwise trespassing upon this place. W.

T. Goldsmith. I arn now prepared to (la plastering-, cistern building, foundation work, etc. Address, L. Cnii.coTE, Melvern, Kas.

Having put in a dip-tank I am now prepared to oil harness in a scientific manner. Bring in your harness, light or heavy, and have it oiled 'twill look better and lost longer. S. Hyson. 'strictly Cor" "affair iu which no As I have sold out and wish to get my books bulanced, I would ask all knowing themselves indebted to me to kindly call and settle at once.

J. W. Ingels. Wendell Holt, helper at the depot here, passed the examination as operator last week, and is now patiently awaiting a call for his services in that capacity. Chas Black well states that he expects his wife home this week.

She has been taking treatment at Emporia, for some time, and her condition of health seems greatly improved. Frank Ley, who hns been in a boepi tal at Kansas City since he was stabbed by a Mexican some weeks ago, is expected home this week. Had he not caught cold by getting out too soon, he would liuve been home last Saturday night. Smiths were to participate." 4 Bee's Laxa'tive Honey and Tar, the original laxative cough syrup arts as Thfl rrt iflt-tar H' i on every buttle. Frrprd hf kit am a cathartic on the bowels.

It is madej from the tar gathered from the pinetrees of our own country, therefore it is best for the children. It is good for coughs, Teacher' Examination. A teachers' examination will be held in Lyndon Friday and Saturday, October 26 and 27, beginning at 8 o'clock a. each day. Applicants report at my ofr flee.

L. A. Pakke, County Superintendent. olds, croup, whooping cough, etc. Try our free offer.

Ashby Bill. ifc frtu.