Wellington Semi-Weekly Vidette from Wellington, Kansas • 3

SUMNER COUNTY. Wasted A good steady Blacksmith. One wh-understands the trade perfectly Will paj first, class wages for such a hand, Inquire 'of GEO. THORFFt nSO-tf Wellington, Kan. Attention Farmer.

EvTDEtrE ITS WoXF.FUL GROWTH AXD Dk- YELOPifkx'rv JfierEEs" which Show its PifeT ASD PHESEXT AND INDICATE a Bkilliast Fcttbe. Sumner county was named in honor of the Massachusetts Statesman, of that name, and was organfeed in September, 1871, having at that tinie less than 250 inhabitants. The following figures show her wonderful growth and development: 1875. Population 4,925 Acres in cultivation 35,033 Increase'over 7-t 16,694 Acres takable 229,000 Value of taxable property 1876. A win exenange for casn, corn, wheat, borse, cows or pigst com shelters, fanning wills, snlky plows, gang plows, drills, and a few Prairie King breaking plows.

I Jojrs' Laso. John Lang Has the largest stock of coal and wood, and wood cook and heating st-oves ever brought Sumner county, at Wichita prieeg. 1 EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS. want fo make six $500 loans at once. The lowest interest and commissions ever offered anywhere.

23-tf GRIFFITH Jb SWEARIXGEX. 3-M. J. Kain, Merchant Tailor, second door north Commercial Hotel, Wellington, Kansas, has a complete stock of Foreign and Domestic Cloths and Cassimeres, Orders promptly filled, and everything made with a view to please the customers. B-We want to make loans from $300 and up ward on good real estate security in Sumner and Harper counties, on the best terms everr offered to the farmers of this State, 23-tf GRIFFITH SWEAREXGEX.

3Wo want to make two $700 loans at once. The lowest interest and commissions ever offered in the State. 23-tf GRIFFITH SWEAREXGEX, 3TThanking the farmers of the vicinity of Belle Plaine for their liberal patronage during the past two years, I now offer the best and the cheapest lot of Farming Implements ever offered in the town. J. P.

jylS-lm Belle Plaine, Kan. Rally. 'Rally Around the Flag" at Thralls, Blac where you will find the largest stock farm machinery in the southwest, which will be sold at prices that defy competition. 20-tf ATTWaxted. A good girl to take charge of the work in a small family.

None but those who can cook, wash, and iron well need apply. Enquire at the Videttk ofiice. tf Notice Is hereby given that we will not be responsible for any goods purchased or debes contracted by anyone except on our written order. W. McGavock contractors sumncr, cowley Ft.

smith R. R. Jun 24, 1 879. 15-4 Population Increase over Acres in cultivation Increase over Acres taxable Increase over '75 Acres in winter wheat Acres in Valuation taxable property. Increase over '75 1877.

Population Increase over Acres in Increase over Acres taxable Increase ever '76 Acres in winter wheat Increase over '76 Valuation taxable property 6,806 1,881 59,840 24,807 328,749 99,749 29.192 17,1 '86 $1,413,253 396,636 9,257 2,451 94,214 34,374 380,091 52,341 52,131 22.946 ,649,989 From South Haves. Some time ago I asked several questions of parties in this vicinity as as to what had become the money to paint our school the disposal of bridge lumber, and Mrs. Seary's school money. None of these questions have been answered. If the parties who drew that money do not know what has become of it, let them come out and say so; and if they do know, why not make it public so that the risidents of the district may know something about the way these matters are being managed, as they certainly have a right to.

I will say a few words Svith fefer-erence to the new district we have been trying to get set off. The fact is that as the district now stands some of the children have to travel five miles to the school house, while others live within a few rods. One man says: "children that cannot walk five miles a day for their schooling ought not to have any." I notice his children have less than 100 rods to walk though. It is only right that all 6hould have, as near as practicable, equal school facilities. This is the reason that we desire another district set off, and if the County Superintendent will, he can see that our de-mauds are just and should be complied with.

Old Sfttler. Suggestions to School Officers of Sumner County. There are a few things to which I desire to call the attention of School Boards, at the present time. I trust that the several district clerks understand the importance of making a full and complete annual report to this office between the time of holding Oxford Mills Are now running day and fcight. Farmers bring on your grists and we will grind them at once.

Having made some improvements in the mill we can give satisfaction to all our customers, and shall keep flour and feed for sale at th mill and at ellington. Batks Thompsox. Thoroughbreds, For sale by the undersigned, eight head of thoroughbred short-horn bulls, from eighteen to twenty-four months old. Call soon and get a bargain. James W.

Hajultox, 7tf Wellington, Kansas. A. M. Stanley has just received a full line notions, comprising everything found in a well assorted stock of this kind. If you want needles thread etc.

this is the place to buy. 1 Wanted Immediately. One hundred head of oxen for which we wil trade ponies or pay cash. Enquire of the undersigned. McMillan Yettek.

For Sale or Trade. I will sell on easy terms or trade for horses ene TuflVsSoda Fountain, eight syrups and Fountain and Generator complete. For further particulars inquire at the Eagle Drug Store. Wichita Kansas. 1 G.W.

Thompson' WELLINGTON. TUESDAY; JULY 29, 1879." i W. O. Graham; ye editor of the Ilurper Times fraJ in I he City yesterday. MissCoVa (onner, daughter of O.

G. Conner, from' Iowa, is Visiting her father. Isaac G. lieed-j has commenced the building of a neat resi-deuce on his five acre lot in Mayhew Hamilton's addition. D.

VVVvIohnsoa dropped in on us Saturday and 'matle us happy to the extent of one year's subscription to the VibErrTE. A socjable of the Presbyterian Church will -be held at the Court House ion Wednesday vening, July 30th, Prof. Wy'itt, of Oxford, paid the Vidette office a pleasant visit this morning and gave us words of encouragement. -Mr. D.

A. Grifnth, of Oxford, made us a short call last Friday. Dennis is sure to receive a welcome wherever he goes. Call again. The communication of "Vortex" from Oxford, as well as several others were unavoidably crowded out, but will appear in our next issue.

Murphy Carrall have thei building. South of Woods' bank, almost completed. It will goon be occupied as a wholesale and retail grocery establishment. A party of our citizens consisting of Capt. Myers and wife, A.

AY. Shearman and wife, C. It. Godfrey, and Mrs. C.

McLaughlin, visited the salt and mineral spring, Sunday, re- turning yesterday. Blue Ridge Items. Pleasant showers which are appreciated. McGavock has got back from his trip south. Pay day on the Railroad came at last and many were glad see it.

Newt. Davis still "holds the fort" on the colt business. It's our opinion she can't be beat. McCulloch, of Wellington, passed on the 25th inst. on his to the northeast part of the State, with "a large herd of ponies.

We had the pleasure of hearing the Editor of the National Monitor deliver his lecture on Money, at Belle Plaine on the 26th inst. It was good. Herewith I hand you several subscriptions, among them those of Sto-rer and Donahue, the popular Druggists of Belle Plaine. They are well-known and enjoy the confidence of the entire valley. We wrish them success.

While in Belle Plaine wc called on J. W. Forney, one of the busiest men in the county and keeps more office hour's fliah any one else we know of. He is well pleased with his location, but we think he would like it better if he subscribed for the Vidette. Charlie's Lunch-room is the most attractive place in town.

Warm meals, hot coffee, ice cold lemonade, ice cream, and confectionery are among the chief attractions. You can also get a good lunch, with tea or coffee for lOcts. We were somewhat surprised when we met your fair Belle Plaine correspondent last week. We were instantly fascinated, don't know what may happen in the near future. Wellingtonians look out for the graders.

They are going to strike your place this week. We overheard an individual remark, one who was evidently tired of working more than ten hours a day Increase over '76 231,631 12,078 2,821 147,512 53,298 441.181 61,090 31,112 41,343 767 11,621 5,045 48,443 115,148 1878. Population Incrrase over '77 Acres in cultivation Increase over 17 Acres taxable Increase over '77 Acres in winter wheat Increase over 17 Acres of corn Acres of Irish potatoes Acres of oats Apple trees in bearing do not bearing Peach trees in bearing do not bearing Rods of hedge Valuation taxable property Increase over '77 1879. 138,851 32,070 $1,652,378 202,389 DEPOT LOCATED! In Kirk's Building, formerly occupied dy DaA'idson's Hardware Store, Headquarters for Dry Goods, Clothing, Notions, Population 15,090 Increase over 78 3,012 Acres in cultivation 184,232 Increase over '78 36,710 Acres taxaDie 538.261 Increase over '8 97,081 Acres in winter wheat 86,959 Increase over '7S Acres in corn 74,616 Increase over '78 33,273 Acres in Irish potatoes 1.282 the annual meeting and the 25th of August, for upon these reports de -AND- Increase over 1 8 515 Aeres in oats 21,302 Increase over '78 9,682 pend the educational statistics of our No. ot apple trees bearing 7,361 Stacy B.

Douglass, the County not bearing 69,047 peach trees in bearing 144.673 Clerk, is the happiest man in town, because 'it's a boy" of usual weight. not bearing 298,666 cherry trees in bearing 7,361 GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS not bearing 14,422 pear trees in bearing 503 not bearing 4,015 plum trees in bearing 2,588 not bearing 5,124 Ion the railroad, that he hoped Kelly 2io. 01 iarm nouses erected during the IT ATS, CAPS, TRUNKS, VALTSES, ETC. year 485 Value of same S53.464 Valuation taxable property 52,178,925 Increase over $326,550 The above figures are taken from the records found in the ofilce of the County Clerk and are reliable. T- HP- The general surface of the county is Oftheland20 per cent, is bottom, 80 per cent, upland, 3 per cent, forest and 97 per cent prairie.

The average width of the bottoms is WELLINGTON, KANSAS. 2X miles. The principal streams arethe Arkan sas and Ninnescah rivers and Slate, Chicaskia JEgCall and Examine for Yourself. Falls, Bluff and Cowskin creeks, running from the north-west to the south-east, and skirted with narrow belts of timber, varying from w. E.

SHOOT. Of course we took a cigar with Stacy and wished him and his a long and happy life. Dr. Stockinsrer, of Oxford, paid his respects to the Vidette office, on Friday-last. The Dr.

has resided in Oxford since last September and has succeeded in building up for himself a lucrative practice. The many friends of Jap Kellogg, will be pleased to know that he has returned to "Wellington, and will make his home in the future with us. He Avill buihl a residence soon, after the completion of which he will return to Illinois for his family. Jeff. Thompson, the jolly representative of one of St.

Louis' most substantial wholesale dry goods and notion houses, was in the city yesterday taking orders trom our merchants. Jell" tells us that Dick Dyas used to be on the road, and can tell a pretty good bear story. How is it, Dick? No. 1, Vol. 1, of the Arkansas Valley Democrat, published at Arkansas City, by C.

M. Mclntire, is ou our table. This new venture in the field of journalism presents a neat appearance in its make up, is well tilled with local news, and its editori J. B.BULLARD. five to forty rods in width Fire clay is found in the county, also gypsum.

Salt springs are found in town. 34, range 2 east, and town 33 range 2 east, from which have been D. C. R0BIS0N Dealers in manufactured salt at tbe rate of 1000 pounds per would kill all his mules. The prayers of the wicked seem to prevail in this instance.

Belle Plaine sports a tiptop barber in the person of W. L. Dougherty. You can get a good clean shave for lOcts, and hair cut for 25cts. We advise all to give him a trial.

We noticed the genial face of L. II. Brown again in Belle Plaine last Saturday. On Sunday night, the 20th inst. Jas.

Pai-sons had a fine black horse stolen, and up to date has heard nothing of him. Maybe Lynch law would put a stop to so much of this kind of work. Uncle Zeke, Weeds. Ed. Vidette: Allow mc, through your paper, to call the attention of farmers to the matter of weeds.

Without any attempt at classification, we will denominate weeds as any spontaneous vegetation which grows to injure a cultivated crop. It is not necessary for us to know the Latin ox Botanical name of the thousand and one noxious vegetables that spring from the soil of cultivated land. It is sufficient for us to know that the day. Near the Salt Springs are to be found Mineral Springs, the water of which are said to Lime, Shingles, be impregnated with medical qualities. WELLINGTON THE COUNTY SEAT Hair, A specialty 1 Doors, Windows, of SuS ner county is beautifully situated about on-fourth of a mile north of Slate creek, and Made of MOULDINGS of which Plaster, Cement, Lath.

iilindo, 'Kavn Trnno-hc has a population of aboat 1700, which is increas ing rapidly. Business of all kinds is well rep resented here. In Wellington we find hotels, churches and school facilities such as is to be A Large Stock Kept on Hand to Select From. found in all live western towns. County and State, as well as the apportionment of the State school funds.

It is important that in electing officers, only such persons be elected as will work faithfully to promote the school interests of the district. In making the annual taxlevy for school purposes, let that tax be sufficient to support a good school; it will be better to have no school in the district than to pay half price for a poor teacher, such as each Board will have many opportunities to employ. None but the best teachers should be employed. The difference between good and poor teachers is far wider than the difference in their prices. It will be well for District Boards that have not a good teacher in view, to visit the Normal Institute and consult the conductor and instructors as to who are good teachers.

I must insist that Boards do not employ teachers until they have procured certificates; in many embarrassment will thus be saved both to teacher and the school board. There is too much difference in wages in favor of male teachers in this county. A female teacher can procure but little more than half the wages that a male teacher of the same grade secures. This is unjust; our best primary teachers are female teachers, and if they perform the same amount of labor in the school room that a male teacher does, they should receive the same compensation. The school houses should be put in order and all needed fuel, aparatus and fixtures provided before the school opens.

Respectfully, J. D. Beck, Co. Sup't. County Meeting.

The first annual meeting of the Church of Christ, in'Sumner will be held with the church of Palestine, in their new chapel, five miles southeast of Belle Plaino, commencing at 2 o'clock' Tuesday following the third Lord's day in August. We expect every congregation in the county to to be represented by at least three Messengers. Any and all "scattered members of the church are requested to come and let their wants be known. Come up brethern, and let us take The Cowley, Sumner Ft. Smith road will be completed in September of the present year, and the probabilities are that the Southern Kan sas Western road will be completed to this WE BUY WITH CASH AND SELL FOR CASH And give our customers the beneSt of low prices.

point by the 1st of May, 1880. als have the true Democratic ring. O. 33 XX Sc Wo with it with pleasure and South. "Washington Ays.

WELLINGTON, SANS. MANUFACT'RS OF BRICK wish it unbounded success. AND CONTRACTORS. weed is taking the moisture from the Prof. Ph.

A. TI. Bruchler, late of Will be plaased to take contracts for all kinds soil and injuring the growing crops 01 DricK work, and will guarantee satisfaction. St. Louis, is iii the City and will be pleased to give instruction in the Wellington Kansas.

and damaging the owner every day Ladies Attention. they are allowed to grow. Suuflowe German language to all who wish it The undersigned begs leave to inform her pat The Professor is also a musician of rosin weed, shoe string, hog weed, 1 1 rons and mends that she has just recently re pusiey, soap wecu, xc, an are in ceived at her establishmen a large and complete stock of ladies linen suits, which she is prepaired rare attainments and will in a short time bo prepared to give instruction jurious; but we believe that sunflower SUMNER COUNTY STORE! Having permanently located in Wellington, and thereby become identified with the interests of bumner county, we are pleased to announce that we have opened up and are nrenaired to carry the largest stock of goods, including GOODS, CXjOTZHZIIISrG-, HATS JLlSTJD CAPS on the piano, violin, We hope and thistle are now doing as much damage to the Kansas farmer as the to sell very cheap. Also a complete line of Milli nery goods consisting of the very latest designs. Mas.

A. J. Bowers. he may receive such encouragement drouth or the grasshoppers. Does any one doubt this? But before he expresses his doubts in words, let him think a little look around in his own JOHNSON METZ, LIVERY, FEED neighborhood and see the amount of weeds now growing among crops and will be allowed to grow till harvest, Ever before offered to the people 0 this county.

sapping the soil and injuring crops OUR DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT from ten to fifty per cent each year. But how shall we remedy this evil? We cannot at once, for the reason that in the City as will justify his remaining with us. W. Caldwell, of Oxford, came over yesterday afternoon, and reports the Southern Kansas Western engineer corps at work about seven miles west of Oxford. A letter from Maj.

Gunn to hiin states that the contracts for grading the forth twenty miles west from Independence has been let, which brings it within one mile of Wiufield. J. C. Smith, of Salt City, informs us that one of his boys ran away last week. The boy is about twelve years of age, stout built, auburn hair close cut, clear gray eyes, large full face, slight scar near the right temple.

AYnrn n. ilrnli liif ln-rv rnttnnnilAi Is Unusually Attractive men plant and sow fifty per at SALE STABLE least, more than they can take care of -Alsc well. Ground is run over by the Is very full and made ud of the most desirable goods. An immense etoelc of Root a.n.1 ahau hundred acres, half plowed and cultivated, then left to do as it may and in stock. All our goods will be sold at the very council together, that we may be better able to spread the Gosper of the Garce of God.

Joseph E. Cain. LIVE STOCK SOLD ON COMMISSION. Auction EYE BY Saturday, Sale commencing at 10 o'clock. fight its own battle with sunflowers, LOWEST X'mCES CSU.

We will duplicats Wichita, Kansas City, or any other prices. until harvest. We should cultivate less land and do it better. NEXT POSTT OFFICE, DTPU A nCAM P. PA At I I GODFREY'S BLOCK.

IlVnnlLiOWlN OL-VyA, WELLINGTON; KANSAS. That filth at the well in' front of Andrews' grocery store remains undisturbed. J. C. Smith returned last evening from the East, where he has been the past three weeks selecting his fall Buggies and Wagon, and all other goods and chattels sold on commission at public and private sale.

Hacks Running to all Points. Johnson Metz, Wellingtok, KAN'S, East side Washington Ave. Twenty acres' of ground well tended is more profitable than forty acres poorely cultivated. To produce good crops the land must be thoroughly pulverized, and weeds eradicated. If farmers would attend to this, great beneficial results would be obtained.

Shall we do it? J. M. W. IF "CT -35 I stock of goods. The Vidette has eighty bona fide ib1- iiiUEisrinsra-, subscribers who get their mail at the Belle Plaine post office.

Pretty good showing for the person "whose name coac, neavy jean pants ana new plow shoes. Anyone knowing of his whereabouts will confer a great favor on Mr. Smith and the rest of the family by dropping him a line to that effect. The brick work of the new school building was completed last week. After a careful examination of the work we are satisfied that Messrs.

Bowman the contractors, have done a first-class job one that will reflect credit upon them, and a strong recommendation of their ability to do such work in a first-class and workman like manner. The card of Bowman Co. will be found in another column, in which they announce themselves prepared to furnish and do all kinds of brick work, also is too insignificant" for the crazy herring of the Democrat to mention, is it not? MONEY! MONEY! C.Toms' Permanent Loan Ag'cy Located first door north of Wyatt's bleck, Haxisas. Loans made and money furnished on one to five years' time, on farm security; Will also furnish money to prove up claims in sum ner and adjoining counties, at lowest interest rates. Wellington, Kansas.

May 29. 1S79. 7 IN GODFREY'S BLOCK. Is offering for kale the largest and best stock of Furniture everlbeforejbrouhlit toIWellicgton, A'iLt Prices that Defy! Competition. Early yesterday morning the cauiues of this "burg" held a meeting and congratulated each other on their further lease of life, for they had heard of the new arrival at Stacy Douglass', and knowing that Uncle Dick was a "grand par 'in consequence thereof, and that "Grand Pa" would be constantly holding the little felloe' on his knee for the next two weeks they hope to escape the vengeance of the canine destroyer for that period of time at least.

For 3 ale. The undersigned has a good frame house of four rooms, good cellar, cistern with capacity of one hundred and fifty barrels, and lightniag roda attached to same, situated on very desirable lota Feathers Matresses and Infant Carriages in stock." New Goods "constantly! beinr'received nd Pnra- iture Manufactured and Repaired. WICHITA PRICES DUPLICATED. in the north east part of town, for eale cheap at S650 cash, or one-half cash and balance on short time, J. D.

Wallace, 24 At Register's ofiee..