Winfield Courier from Winfield, Kansas • 1

WEEKLY COURII'K WANT "ADS" BRING RKSUI.TS. I jj Kf CIRCULATION i 2,400 TINFIELD, COWLEY COUNTY, KANSAS, THURSDAY, MAY 1 190'J ESTABLISHED 1873. VOL. XXX. M).

21. 1 nn na au 11 Minn II I 1 Jr tn ihH 1 1 I I 1 1 i I' It 1 IB i II HOSE VALLEY. COUNTY NEWS Winfleld Markets. NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS Owing to' the large volume of our correspondence, manuscript should be mailed on Monday to insure its appearing that week. It will then reach us Tuesday, giving us Tuesday and Wednesday to put it into type for publication.

Obituary, Iu loviu memory of Arthur M. Small, bo. loved son of James aud Katheiine U. Small, horn November 17, lsX), at Grenola, Elk county Kansas; died April 1(1, UiiC, ago is years, 4 mouths and 2'J days. He died at his homo southeast of Cambridge on east Plum creek, His illuess was brief, of only three days duration, but what he auffored uo living tongue can tell yet ho bore up bravely aud was kind and patient to the end.

He had been iu Allen county with his brother John, for the past few mouths, working iu the ameltor Correspondents Throughout the County, .4 pi It blowoil It blow dust. It blew down outbuildings! Itdid all that on Friday. We had a flue shower with a hail e.ccompauy-mcut on Tnesday. We can just see the corn, grass and wheat grow since the rain, so they say. Mrs Coleman went visltiug on Friduy.

MrBGearge Hoover and many others attended a dance recently. Some of the gardens in this vicinity are being destroyed by the cut worms. Mrs A Bradbury of Reaver township visited with friends aud relatives iu this towuship the past week. Justus Fisher has improved the appearance of his farm by burning the loose hedge and rubbish along the road on his side. Let all farmers do the same and our publio highways will look better and be more safe to travel, for the weeds and sunflowers cm be kept dowu in that way if wo all work together.

On Tuesday the families of Abraham Richardson, Edson Bradbury, W. Turner and Mrs Aluuia Bradbury of Beaver, went lisbiug. The rain in tho morning delayed the start, so thev ate their dinner at Mr Turners. Drova to to Walnut river ovar five uueveu rocky roads, up hill and down, through level green fields dotted thickly with spring blossoms. Ihoy Anally reached the river where the flsli were waiting for tho bait, which was thrown thpui iu profussiou they ate the the bait aud colled t.f, ln chiil' lit.

Mrs A 1111 1IIU1U, 141 IU'VI w. Bradhury had the honor of catching the ilrst U-h, Ye scribe second. Well there were six or oisht fish iu the crowd when ine non. we turned homwurd. There was oue family who had lish for supper, but it was uot us.

VS had a good cold. Mnriythiiuksfortheusoof the fishing boat last Tuesday. MisB Helen Hill was home over Sunday. After an unusually lengthy, severe blow, even for Kansas, the most sensible rain of the season fell on Sunday rnoraiug. It came down just nd plenty of it.

It kept ns bH'i Sunday school, but we know the Lord will excuse ns this time. The farmers all wear a smile like a comic valentine new, siaco that lovely rain and they do say they can see the corn and grass grow. (But I boliqve that is one big lish story.) I tell you it takes lots of wind to make rain in Kansas. For the last few days it has been trying to see how hard it could blow it seems to us. So there is no need to kick because of the high winds, when it takes so much to bring a rain.

We need rain still. The wells are all so low. Many in this part of the globe are hauling water. On Friday Mrs A Bradbury of Beaver township Mr and Mrs Edsou Bradbury and Leo, and Mrs VV A Turner and Charlie took diuner with the Oldham family where an excellent repast was served, aud a most enjoyable time was had by all. Victor Point, I believe you and I are of one mind sometimes when wo visit the cauuty seat, for we usually "go to Dauber s.

r.r iti7.Ana attended the show at Winflold and report a fine entertainment. I wonder if all the correspondents of the Cockier wero outlnte last Sunday night, "or whereat wero thoy." Hnover, wife and mother, have returned from their visit to Oklahoma, Now trv and get out and hear Prof Limerick lecture at Point Sunday afternoon at 3 0 clock. Uev Cunningham preaches at night. All come. The string band met at the home of Mr Winter on Saturday night.

About thirty-flvn in all wT-re present (not all band folks.) Of course the music was fino. Refreshments consisting of cake and pie, which by the way were excellent, were served during the evening. Mr A Bra fl bury of Heave' wn among those present: The families of Hill, Fisher, Turner, Bradbury, Gordon, Rugglos, Oldham. Wymer, were represented. BOX.

Rather cool again. A nice shower of rain visited this vicinity last Sunday. Wonder if any one was blown away in the dust storm Nriday Mrs Moser and Miss Emma were shopping in Atlanta last Tnesday. Will Mathews and wife were visiting home folks last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Yarbrough have moved two and one half miles north of Grenola.

The creamery at Fromm town is near completion and will Btart np soon with Prof Lewis Smith as general manager. Sarah Rrock is visiting in Oklahoma. Mr Ricks will goon the milk route this summer. J. O.

Thorp was transacting business In L'ttham Saturday. Hal Watksns and family visited Mr Moser's last Sunday, Several of the Boxites attended the entertainment at Grand Summit Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Jim Mathews gave a tin wedding last Thursday Col McCloy is visiting at Hickman's Wheat over on Grouse is looking fine. George Y'arbrough and his best girl wore out buggy riding Sunday evening. BETHEL Health "mlddliu" in this neigborhood.

Duke Hanna and A Rucker Jr went to Hanna's the 19th. Monday the 20th was a fine day to haul straw, if a fellow dou't care what ho says. A fino shower Tuesday the 21st. George Bryant planted earn on the Yeager place last week. The iWeakly boys vaccinated thoir cattle last week.

Several Bethelites attended the "doins" at Akron Friday eve and report a good time. It was pretty cool last Saturday morning. This neighborhood had all kinds of "gentle zephyrs" last Friday, but that's Kansas yon knew. Hanna and wife Snndayed at Hrn Weakly's, the 27th. Rnmmens of the Lindell hotel of Wiufield was at Hanna'a Saturday.

John Bryant of Wichita was at his mother's Sunday. Mrs Welger and Miss frankie Rncker of Winflold were at Rucker's Friday returning home Saturday. We had a fine shower Sunday, jast what the crops needed. Come again soou. The Dent's repaired their pasture feDce lst we The Weakly boys have got 50 pit's ready foi 'he big corn crop we would liketogot.

Mi'chnor, the butcher of Winfleld. was in tin -s parts Sunday, locating butcher stulf. T1SDALE. Good shower Sunday. Too much wind for the gardens.

Many complain of the sparrow this fpring Dave Williams wcnt to CLiinuto Saturday, John Skinner was "roun ling up" in Tisdule last Friday. "Fpaster! Feaster! Sheriff next cry here. Mia9 Race was interviewing out this way Monday evening. A Mrs Myers of Tisdale has been very sick the past week but is now some better. Mrs Dr Wright, well known here and in Winfleld.

died last Tuesday eight and was bnried with the usnal Christian rites in the Tisdale cemetery Thursday. Every one surely sympathizes with the goed Doctor and the three grown children, Gorge, Frank and Blanche in their bereavement, but It was a rest to her who bad suffered so long. These markets are carefully taken on Wednesday of each week, and are from actual sales made that day in Winfleld. Date of this correction i p. m.

April 80, 11)02, WHKAT, Hard Wheat flu I Soft Wheat .71) COBN. jyi'to 65 ooow t5 OATS. Choice feed, 40, LIVESTOCK. Hogs Cows aud Heifers TRCJtl 60 HfiO 1 (X) 3 00 50 4 HO Stock and feeders Fat steers 4 U0 50 rROIH'CK. Butter Eggs per doz IT10 lie rom.Titi.

Turkeys, Toms per pound 0c Turkeys, Hens, wc Hens mid Pullets, 7'ic i'i. ueose, (, Boosters, each, 00 Broilers, l'io bit nary. On Friday last, 5 o'clock the pule messenger cu 1110 Into our neighborhood and took rrom tho household 11 little carried It. away to the besom of tho Great Shepherd uoovo. Little Melvlu D.

Graham. Infant son of A t. and lluttie M. Graham, was born Feb. Lli, UKX), died April 25.

VVL aged 2 V'eftrtl. '2 llionthu. 2 days. Alittlo sufferer from birth, though bright aud lovable, requiring unusual caro; It 8 very helplessness making it inoro to Im loved by tho whole household. Tho dear faithful grand mother who had made it her owu especial subject, of lovo aud teuderuess, was almost heart broken at the loss of the little one.

The dear parents and all havo now a tin to draw them to the world of light and lovo. And there are "Beckoning hands of a little oho see. Baby voice calling 01 mother to theo. Husy-cheeked darling the light of the home. Taken so early la beckoiiiwg-Como." Neighbors and friends gathered on Sabbath morning attending tho fuueral services, mun-festiug love and sympathy iu tho time of bereavement, M.B.M.

(I HAN I) HU MM IT. Corbiti Si Robinson of Latham recoivod Si cars of Suturday. Hiatt transacted businoss iu Winfleld Friday, We understand they are going to discontinue the hulped at this place May 1, The ontertainmouli at the school house Saturday night was a success, and all in attendance report a very good timo. This Is duo very much to Mr Brooks' dredit. MrOilgen from Wilson county has rented the farm of Hiatt and will move In soon, llu is a brother of the Mr Ogduu who rented the farm that Mr Walker vacated.

Geo Brooks closed a very successful term of school last Friday. Brooks is a very ener getic young iiihu and wo wish him success wherever lie goes. The music furnished at the entertainment by Mr Kllis of Lathiiu and Miss Hiatt of this place was very much appreciated aud led tot ha success of the eutnrUiiuiiiuut, Mr Honl who has beeu very poorly for some time, seems to he improving soma. Adams Shavor received (WO cattle hnrn Monday from the Panhandle. Hiatt has his Dew storo open now and reports business very good.

Chase aud fuinlly woro shunning it Win. eld Muiiday. Mr Welsh of Cainbridgo has moved in the section house and expects to go to work ou tlw section. Mr Craft has charge of tho section at this place, He seems to bo a hustling and energetic young mau. Wo wish him success, Hiatt is expecting cows from some point iu Texas soou.

A pieaunt Surprise. A vory pleasant social occurred tho 19th of April at the homo of Mrs. Sloan, living throe and a ipiartor miles northeast of Wilinot. It was her fifty eighth birth lay and a number of tho neighbor friends gathered there with well filled; baskets about half past ten o'clock to remind hor thai it was hcr birthday, when at a later hour a bountiful dinner was served to which all did ample justice. After returning to tho sitting room Miis Nellie Oivlur photographed tho party, who with much laughter and talk posed for tho picture.

Aud then a very pleasast social afternoon was spout. Hho received many nico presents which aro as folows: Miss NellioGivler. an apron. Mrs A Hooker, cake of violot soap. Mrs Blackburn, an apron.

Mrs Glass, a sofa pillow, Mrs Hutchison, au apron, Mrs Flint, a handkrehief. rs (Jivler, an apron Miss Lou Biliter, towel and dish. rs Mathews, an aprou. Mrs (iupton, a bowl, Miss Susan Crunk, an apron. Mrs Ed Groom, cream pitcher.

Mrs Orril, a towel. Mrs John Groom, set of tnmblars. Others being present were: Mr Charley Dry-den, Mrs Kelly and Misses Elvie Groom, Emma Groom, Pearl Gutpon Alico Orril; and Clair Flint, Vinton Orril, Clinton Orril and Earl. Flint and children. At a late hour they all wont to their several hiimes wishing Mrs Sloauo many more happy returns of the day.

A Guest. AKRON. Our shimming staliou is in course of construction They will ready about next Monday begin takiug in milk. The social given by the Ladies' Ai I Society at Ktiirvtew school hoii-e was a snccess both linacially and socially. The proceeds nutted 41.

Joe Bounefield is the cliamn'on wolf hunter of this place. One day last week ho rauglit nino, and it wasn't a very go id day for wolve-t either. MrsSlado was quite sick a few di.ys last week. Mr Magueson's cbildren'are having a round wit the measles. Hen Weekley and bis sweetheart, (Mr Brant,) .1 Kennedy and Mr Ti 1 a went, fishing last Monday.

As nothing but suckers would bite that day, all they caught was colds. Friday being such a had day the play was not very well attended. The company havo concluded te play it again Saturday evening May Everybody come and thereby assist in paying the debt on onr hall. Remember the date, May third, at Akron school house. Items of Interest Picked Up by Our FLORAL We appreciate the ruin which fell Sunday.

Mr and Mrs Thirsk of New Salem were in town Friday and Saturday trying to find the Floral Dr. Miss Emma Groom of North Richland was in Floral Sunday. Mrs Yarhrough is expecting hor husband and sou from Hot Springs, Ark. Mamie Bark is visiting Nollie Cole. Walter Gans of Winfleld came out Sunday to see John Holloway.

Dr Rothrock is visiting his son and daughter in Blackwell. There was preaching at the Hull Sunday evening- Mr Buttorworth and family are visiting Sam Rukestran. They will probably reside hero. Claybaugh and family spent Sunday with relatives near New Salem. Ira BelU accompanied his fathor to Hock Saturday.

Will Holloway is visiting his Uncle Grundy near Grenola. A Beaver was trading in Winfleld Saturday, Gideon Lease is in vury poor health. We think the CotritiEii wouldn't be worth reading with tho Floral items left out, but how we can get thorn in on Monday is the problem that confronts us at present. We will try to find a new correspondent to fill our place for a few weoks that wo cau take a trip to the mountains. Collie and Ina Clark have gone to Winfleld to holp iu Bronizor's restaurant.

Mr Ross made a business trip to Winfleld Monday. Alspangh is suffering with bis eyes caused by getting lime in them. UROUSF, VALLEY. (Too late for last week) We will bo on time hereafter with our correspondence, Corn planting in this locality is about all done. We still need rain to fill up the ponds for stock water.

J. W. Kirby and wife visited at Mr Freeman's last Saturday night aud Sunday. Carl Jackson and wife visited Joe Dwyer and family last week. Cloves has bcien transacting business iu Winfleld for the past week iu his oflicial capa-ciyt.

There was a lady horo last week aspiring for the otlice of county school superintendent, It was uot Miss King. Mr Jackson and wife made a flying rip to Cainbridgo. McCrabb took his catlle away to pasture. He thinks they can make their ow living now. Mr Sifford is working in his new blacksmith shop and the neighbors appreciate having a good woorkman so handy.

They have a good school at District No 16 with Miss Whetstone as teacher. Prospects bid fair for plenty of fruit of all kinds at present. We wonder what luck the fishermen have, We think it is too windy for fish to bite. MOUTH TISDALE. Was any one aware that the wind blew Fri" day afternoon? Mrs John Myers, formerly of Winflold, has been quite sick the past week Nathan Turner and wife visited his sister Mrs Wyckoff Tuesday.

You would not havethought this ft prohibition state if you had been in Tisdale Wednesday evening and seen some of the neighborhood boys. Master Charles McKinnon and Eva are enjoying the mumps this week. Say Salem, why did yon not whistle and the Tisdale lodge would nave come up and helped celebrate the 261 Willie Bayne came home from Manhattan last week where he has been attending school since last fall. Mr and Mrs John Lowe visited at Homer Wyckoff 's Sunday. Raper and Dr Forney were in Tisdale Tuesday, Mrs Dr Wright died last Wednesday after suffering over a year with cancer of tho liver.

Funeral services were held at the church, conducted by Rev Dueker of Winfleld. After which she was laid to rest in the Tisdi le cemetery. Quite a number of Tisdale people went to seo the parade of the Gentry Bros dog and pony show. Phil Hedge contemplates visiting his sister in Illinois; also a brother in Montana. Guy Marsh was in Tisdale one day last week.

Homer Wyckoff and wife attended the FA A lodge at New Salom Saturday night. David Williams and wifo took ia the I 0 0 auniversity at Chauute the 29. Eli Bechtel went to Cherryvalo to look for work. Dr 8mith is improveng his town property by setting out a few evergreens. Mr Gould and family visited Win Wyckoff Sunday.

Mr Fox of Winflold is visiting Mr John Myers of this place for a few days. Mr Kelley who has been working on the Section, went to Dexter ou a visit Sunday. Mrs Twirgs of Oatvill, Kansas, who has bees visiting with home folks the past week, returned home Saturday. Ellwell is moving a house for J. N-Priest.

WALNUT VALLEY. Everybody was glad to see the rain Sunday. Planting corn is the order of the day at present. On account of rain Sunday there were not mny attended preaching at this place. Several of the young folks spent a very pleasant time with Mr and Mrs Tom Nunemaker last Wadnesday evening, the time was spent in plating party games.

Miss Lucy McFarland is visiting relatives in Texas. Most of the farmers of this neighborhood are takiug their rattle off to pasture. Mis Pickett who has been staying at the Winflold hospital is reported somewhat better and has returned home. Pleasant Ridge don't think that I am incline I to go in i Hitceifhip with the othtr Walnut Vallev correspondent, he has justdtci-ded that he would quit. The box supi-er aud rummage sale at the-Valley Center tchool houtelHst Tuesday even ing proved a success eir ry one, big.

little, old ami young enjoyed thi msi ive. Most of the boys provided themselves with aprons. 1 heard oue boy say that he already knew how to cook. The farmers say what little rain we did have will help ti wheat. Hope so.

Grandma Boomershine has been very low but is reported some better at present. Vnst every on will be glad if the skimming st ation at Akron proves a success. is Grace Graham aia her mither have moved to Winfleld. Grace will attend ullage. Every body was tarpriied to see the 'big bail stoim that we bad a Suaday.

KKLLOG6. Well, of all windy weather this takes tho cake, The wiud has been the wort for mouth s. Had good shower Sunday morning and the ground was covered with hail. Tho wind whipned the wheat iu some places so that it looked like it had Iweu frosted. Corn planting is still in progress in these dig-gins, Let lluumvell has 100 acres to plant yet.

Some corn has come up and looks well. It seems warm up during the day hut is very cool of nights ami mornings a very backward spring so far in Smoky Hollow Hawkins Is getting better aiu will soou be able to resume his windmill business. The box social was a decided success (lnan-ciully, although the eveuiug was a vary unpleas-aul one. A good crowd and a good time was had. The net cash was $2u.

Miss Clara Cal ler was voted the most popular young lady aud m-ceived the prize of a nice allium. Elmer Scott aud wife vlsitud iniu folks the first of tho week. Mrs Dim was shopping iu Winfleld Saturday last. Hum Hawkins' teiim took a spin with a loud of sand iu Wmlleld last Saturday and one of, the horses started for Kelloug hut was stopped wesc of the Ninth aveuua bridge. Mrs A Hawkins was shopping in Winliold Suturday, Verne licswiek and wifo were visiting in this vicinity the first of this week.

Ihoy were eurnuto to Oxford to visit home folks who moved back last week from Wintield. Miss Clara Young took the teachers' examiu" ation at Wiulield last Sat unlay. Mr Kellogg is putting au addition to his house in Kellogg. Buy Bros aud Mr Brown are tho architects. Two haudsomo monuments were put up In Mt cemetery last week in memory of Mr MB Rhodes aud Mrs Pearl Kellogg McClung, I would like to say iu this connection that the Mt Clou cemetery needs to he put in Complete order for some of the graves are sadly iu seed of attention.

A day's week by tho friends of those who so quietly sleep tho sleep that knows no waking would make this hallowed spot a thiug of beauty as it should be. Wo hope to see move iu this matter hs the spring time is here aud the flowers should bo blooming over those neglected graves' VICTOR- POINT. We had a nice rail Sunday moruiug, but more would havo been acceptable. A couple of Victor Point Misses Vurn coir frouted by the Burden Kodak last Saturday, Bessie Moifet is with home folks the present week. Leslies Hoel and wifo of Silver Creek, were calling on relatives at this place Monday eveuiug.

7 While in the city Saturday wo met Sunllowni, Rose Valley and a number of other C'juiier friends. Mrflrillith from near Chase district was transacting business in Victor Point Monday, The road wost of the school house was being graded aud made in good condition Monday, Mr Boyd of Silver Creek aud lndv friead woro callers at Mr Lodhes Suudny evening, Mrs Simmons was a guest of Mrs Rising Wednesday afternoon. Mr Atkinson and wife were in attendance at the bodside of Mrs Wrightof Tisdalo, Tuesday of last week. Mumps are claiming the attention of another Victor Point gentleman at present. Mr Priest ofTisdnle purchased a load of corn of Walter Rising Tuesday.

Yo scribe spent Monday afternoon with friends, Mr Shiver and daughter of Doxtor visited with re'atives at this place Sunday, Charles Rising and wife were guests of Victor Point relatives Thursday. Mrs Cales arrived homo Saturday from the strip where she has been to visit a son aud family. Misses Millie Rodhes and Arloah Lilfoon spent several days recently with friend near Kellogg, A certain Victor Point gentleman passerl through these parts last Sunday evening looking very queer. Mrs Myrtle Shriver who has been with Win" field relatives for the past two weeks returned home Friday much improved-Mrs, Moffet started a few days ago for a few week's visit with her daughters, Mosdamet Millar aud Rising of Oklahoma. James Allen and family and Mr and Mrs Allen Conrad were callers at Fred Shrivers Sunday evening.

Several members of the A A's of this place attended the organizing of a like order at Kellogg last Saturday night, Charles Vlr.Kee's sale last Wednesday wanot as well attended as would havo been if the farmers not leen so busy planting corn. About fifty young jieople met at tho homo of A Rising last Monday evening for a social time with James Miller and Ora Rising before their departure for the west. All report a pleasant evening One of the amusing incidents of last Friday's wind storm was the journey of an empty s'llt. barrel that commenced rolling aud continued ou its way fr a half mile before lodgcing against a fence, not heeding tho vain efforts of a slmpord dog that was trying every way possible to stop its progress, GRAND 81'MMIX Enough rain has falling to keep things growing- Tho pastures are filling up with cattle very rapidly. Miss Stella Hiatt was in Winfleld between trains Friday.

Nash aud wife of Gleu Grone wero down Saturday trading with our merchants Bert Hiatt found a den of coyotes last week and captured ten young ones. Wo call that a pretty good days work. Miss Cora Woolsey, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs Alta Briscoe, took the train Sunday for Burden. Hiatt has moved to town School closed at this place Friday and the teacher, Mr Brooks, left Sunday for his home at Burden. Hiatt is looking for two thousand head of cattle to be in soon for his pasture The entertainment given by tho school lnt Saturday evening was a decided success.

The, program consisting of songs, recitation', instrumental music and dialogues were li-toncd to bv the lart'e audience with rinse attention. Each one did their part very nirelv. Dave 'orbin and Lawrence Robin-on cime down from Latham Friday after cattle their pasture, that were unloaded at this place. Georgia Connelly gave a dance to a few of her fricds Wedne-dav evening. A number of invit atious have been n-cived hre.

to iheEllis-Gib-on wedding In Winfh'hl Wednesday. John anil Edith McAnulty came up from Grenola to attend the entertaiiim'-nt. Tlie store has lrffn and is n-ady for your inspection. Lyle Sahln came over from Winfleld Saturday and will rusticate on the farm for a season Nora Willison of Burden visited at Mr Hiatt' a Saturday and att-ndw the entertainment. A thousand head of cows was slii -pd Icre from Teias and unloaded Saturday.

Tliny were in verv ruior condition and about a dezn were dead aud as many more that can not be saved. A brother of Joe Og Ion hasrent ed the farm of Hiatt'. Sunday base ball and all kinds'fof work are carried on here the same as any her day. It it no wonder the people are continuallv taring trouble with each other, and our locality has a bard name. aud had been homo only one week when ho was takeulll.

It was a shock i to the family and entire community. It Is hard to realize that ho is gone from earth forever more. Another (lower plucked iu tho bud to bloom ou earth uo tuoro. Tho deceased leaves a father, mother, three sisters, four brothers and a number of uear rela tives besides a host of friends to mourn his death. Ho was a jovial, free-hearted boy and with him nothing was too good for his frkmils.

Many a time will his companions miss his smiling faco ami witty sayings, for uoouo could bo dull or low spirited when ho was a member of tho circle. The bereaved family havo our siucerest sympathy, and may the Diviuo Ruler givo them grace to bear their heavy burden of sorrow and may they put their trust iu Hint who doeth all things well, although at times our burdens seem more than wo can bear. Yet Go.l will safely lend us through, if we trust in Him and do His will. Dearest Arthur, thou hast left us Aud thyloss wo deeply fool, Hut 'tis God that has bereft us, Ho cau all our sorrows heal, Auothcrjhoino made desolate, Another goue wo lovod, But Arthur wo hope to meet theo In thy beautiful homo above. Friends, K.

and M. H. EATON VI LLK. Friday was a terrible day in our vicinity, anil a much needed shower came Sunday morning but what wo need is au old fasioued soaker. ProfGMgiir aul Mr lluutm wire In Saturday.

Preaching next Sunday morning by Rev Cunningham and in the afternoon, at 3 o'clock by Rev Russell. Mesdames Giiiger and Wilson wero shopping iu Burden, Wednesday of last week. Mr and Mrs John Griffith aro tho parents of a weo baby girl. Mrs II Evans who has been soriously ill Is ablo to b) up agaiu, Prof (loigerand family wero pleasant visitors at Mr Knox's Saturday evening, Mr aud Mrs Moyor entertained a number of friends at diuner recently iu houor of Mrs oyer's mother's birthday. Freemau Sowers formerly of Eatouvillo has joined tho regular army and is at Sun Francisco.

Uev and Mrs Cunlngham called on Mrs Longshore and daughters Thursday evening, Mr and Mrs Jnnkius of near Tatiuohill visited their daughter, Mis Eviiuh, tho first of last week. Mrs livans celebrated her birthday with a dinner during their visit. Other guests wero Mosduiiies Cranston and I'enuiugtou. Mr and Mrs Eoudry and family woro shopping iu Winlleld one day list week. Mr and Mrs Si from near Moline visited their daughter, Mrs Win Sowers, last week.

The Aid society mot with Mrs Frank Hunoy Thrusday atferuoou, We had a pleasant time. The next meeting will be with Mrs Goo Hall iv M-h. Our so lool is out today (Tuesday) anil It does uoi rain will havi a dishing party Woduesday and we will toll you about it next week- At this writing Mr Corn still very low. Ho seemed some bitter after tho operation last week, but has beeu growing worse since. Mrs Longshore and Misses Mabel and Iroue visited Saturday with Mrs Joe Burt, NORTH WALNUT.

We had a nice rain Sunday morning and every thiug looks refreshed and has taken ou a new lea-o of life. Mr Fowler is having a well drilled. Frank Youle has erected a new wiud mill ou the farm. Leslie Stintt was up from Camorou and spent Sunday under the parental roof. Miss Winnie Youln was visiting with her brother Will, west of Kellogg last week, ller sister-in-law returned with her.

Mrs Tom McEwen camo down from Atlanta Friday, to spend a few days with relatives. Mrs Carter and son Le Roy went visiting with Mr I'ike's of Pleasant Valley, Thursday and Friday of last week. Miss Julia Wilson was a guest ut Mr Dickcu's Sunday afternoon. Mr Rimers who was thrown from a horse and badly hurt is rapidly recovering and will soon be ablo to get around agaiu. Born, to Mr and Mrs AI Work in an, on Wed nesday April fa, bouncing baby girl.

Mrs Youlearid Mrs Latin llutWm were call ing on rs Carter aud daughter, Thursday of week. Mr Men Hurt and family. Mr Charley Huston and wife and Mr and Mrs Josiau Curfmau wero guons at Mr Rogers Sunday. Mrs Jewett and daughter Daisy and Fern were visitios at i VI rs J's parents, Jlr and Mrs Olin of Wintield, Monday. Ionetta Burt ia spending a few days with hor grand parents Mr and Rogers.

Tho other day while SirTibbntts was clean ing out a well he fouud forty-two snakes. How that for snakes SALT FORK, O. T. Well, after an absence of me timo wo will try our hand again. still the wind blows aud (juito a good deal of rain of late.

Well, wo entertoneil the chickenpoz and we quarantined forsm illp ix 1V0 iiave had 1 just a line time since we last wrote. Well, Row. Valley, we went, last Sat-i urday. hut the wind blew so hiird wo did uot get any. We went over ou Pond reek.

I Ij.iite a of weddings iu this locality s.i.o'.- we la-t atom. J.ili'ini" Hurrisof was iu town one dfiv la-t afrer his 1111 plaiil'-r which he h.i'i at lia hi ick -ihtiti -h i A- Kii.nk Lniiiln-i ho t.i go tnliis hi tt-i'li if and 11 le-r lit In- ior tilth her 1,.. Mil, -siiler vt Im had usvr He. wind blew a gale one day tin la-t We. k.

vl -lines Wan- and Liimbi-rt railed i )is Annii Villi. of ton 'i Mm sday hf.er.jooi. Cole', linv Ill -ir 1 1-. don-V Warren entertained a number of h- folks iu honor of Ii.t bn -ihday. she many piCM-Il'S Mr Will Mobra aud wife were out liui.i,.g Suii'Lt if Mr Dave Milh ra-id Capt iivs' of D.r.on Welti ill tOu MoCllsV.

Mr Dfivisand son Jiminie of Edgewood uei in town Mon ay. Otis L-imtsTt had a iu of radish esoue last wet k. Wanted. A few girls for th se old rs that am nuking for wives. Li'inre at nu, in the territory.

Farmers' Column. DO YOU WRITE LETTERSI-'-If you do, read what tlio postmaster general says: "Don't mail your lotter without your name and address priuted on tho upper left corner Tins insures its prompt return to you if uot delivered." The Couhibb is making a specialty or printing the name and address on small lots of paper and envelopes; 100 of each will cost only all printed. This is as cheap as you can buy the blank paper. Give it a trial and sec i if it is nut more satisfactory. OINGLECOMB WHITE LEGHORNS-Eggs from thoroughbred stock only 7.) cents per setting of L.

See O. W. Sickles at tho post otlice or 1517 South Milligtun street. 1 TOST Between Alex Cairn's fsrm and this city a pair of child's new shoes, marked Roger-Peet Co. York.

Wwloat on Dexter A. Osterhaut, Vv infield, Kansas. FOR SALE High grade Shorthorn three years old with big red cult by her side. Good milk stork and very gentle. Ap-ply at farm adjoining Winliold on the 1', Short.

TOR RENT Arkansas river bottom land. The south of sac. No. 19-32-3, also the northwest of aeo. N.

33-31-8. Also rent or sell 70 or less head Shorthorn cattle. A. Waito, 300 East Eighth avenue, Winflold. 21 ITIOU SALE OR Merry-go-i round" and engine nearly new and in good shape.

Will sell or exeliauge with or without engine. Will sell for cash or exchange for land improved or unimproved. Must dispose of it soon as the season for using it will soon be here. Call on or address A. Twigg, No.

414 East K.ivAnrri nVHiiue. twuueiu, oouobo. TTIOR SALE Native fresh milch cows and A.mrshire and Holstein high grade heifers. Some with calves at side, others to be fresh soou. Would sell one or more as wanted.

Some twenty to select from. At my home miles west, 1H miles north of Winflold. O. K.Soule. 171AHMS FOH SALE-3S0 acies second bot-i win, well improved farm for sale.

Also good Ml acre farm for sale; both farms in line neighborhood. Call on or address me at 1113 Church street, Wiufield, Armstrong. 1 WALTEHCHIED and retail pumps and windmills, plumbing, Shane, Wiulield, Kansas. 140 tflOR SALE-Cbolcc cane ana gamrcoru sohu until it is all sold at $1.50 per bushel at my farm ZVt Baker. miles northeast of J.

20 HACKNEY. By some slip or mishap for which we are unable to account our mail carrier failed to make connection witn the Courier office last week, so tho readers will got a double dose this week. A good rain iu this locality Sunday. Reports from the weather department at Washington says "the wind is loosing force." Did'ut seem that way in Kansas Sunday, Monday audtn-dy. Some folks in this locality seem to be "scart" about dry weather and hot winds.

Now what's the use feeling that way when we know there is such a great quantity of snow in the mountains. heu that begins to melt they may sing a different tune, Judging from accounts ia the newspapers the "water cure' seems to tiave a telling effect. No we wouM like to hava a auUicieui quantity of that liquid applied to the wheat and oat fields in these parts to produce a growing affect, The creamery at this place will be run evory day from now till winter weather gets around again. 1'ue aiauagement are contemplating putting in some skiming stations so as to come nearer supplying the capacity of the plant and th- demand for their butter. Owing tj a misunderstanding between County Superintendent King and some people in this locality she was not present at the meeting at Hackney last week to give them a talk on the consolidation of school districts.

Consequently there will be another meeting at this place Tuesday evening, Way 6th. Miss King has promised to be present et is meeting and there is some prospects of having State Superintendent Nelson here then to give some valuable information about the advantages of the consolidated districts to scholar and parent. Let everybody who feels interested in this progressive movement come. Mi Frank Brown and Mrs Anderson were visiting in Newkirk and Kildare Friday and Saturday. The base ball boys of Rainbow Bend came over Saturday and played ball with the Hackney boys.

Guy Osborn whs over from Sumner Sunday. He seems to have au attractive friend on the hill south of Winfleld. April 2-'nd, 1902. At this meeting of the Hackney Creimery Co. we are informed of the recent death of Geo Paton, also the sad news just received of the death of John Purdy at 3 o'clock this morning, both of these were honored stockholders and members of our Kesolved, That our sincere condolence be extended to the families and relatives of these deceased members in their great allliction and that we recognize in their death the departure from this life of valued citizens whose industry and public spirit we desire hereby to comment.

extend our permanent I Kesolved, mat tne secretary is msiructeu ui records, also to furnish a copy of the same to the families ot tne deseasea ana to toe county press. J. W. Johnson, Sec'y. DOWN SOUTH.

Another nice rain Sunday. How do you like Will K's hair cut, Nellie! Did the wind blow any last week7 Well I hope it did. What was the matter Sunday night, ElsieT Was it too muddy for you and Dennis? Have you heard of a May party anywhere this yearl I haven't. Clarence Watts has been breaking colts this week. Guess he is going to work them to that new rubber tire.

How did you like the band concert last Saturday night. I thought it was out o' sicht. Ira Palmer came very near breaking his neck one day last week by falling out of an open upstairs window. Had ho not fallen iu a larse rose bush he would have been hurt badly. Ed Geizer and Miss Julia were united in marriage at Newkirk on the 2rith inst.

Mr Geiaer ia a respectable aud pro ninent yoimg farmer of Beaver town-hip. Miss l'cd is from Cincinnati, Ark. She is a fine and is loved and respected by all who know her. A long and happy life is the wish of their in; friends. ROti.

(Too Late for Last Week.) Juiss Lucy McFarland started for Teia? last Friday to visit her two sisters, Mrs. Anthony and Mr9. Champ. She expects to remain there through the summer. McFarland visited his parents the 22nd.

They were glad to see him. Frank Stall is having a well drilled on his farm near Rock. McFarland and wife visited his parents lat week. We are needing rain very badly. Miss Lucy McFarland is missed in the Son-day school.

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