Temperance Banner from Council Grove, Kansas • 3

Mi i THE BANNER. FalMei DflflM finnnaln Only. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE, 15 CEXTS. LA TM There is not a vacant house in town and rents are advancing. Fortunate is the man who can sit under his own vine and fig tree, especially if it is unencumbered oy that chief est of bugbears a mortgage.

The grocery firm of J. T. Stevenson Son has changed hands several times in a short space of time. S. M.

Corey was the first purchaser, he eelling it the same day to A. J. Collier, the present owner. The comet shows the brightest at four o'clock, in the morning. It is said to be the largest on record.

But, boys this don't imply that you need stay up all night to get a glimpse at this wonderful visitor. THE MAILS. COUXCII. GROVE TO MARION. Leave Council Grove Monday, Wednes- and Fridav at 1 m.

Arrive at Coun cifGrove Monday, Wednesday, and Friday The receipts of the Morris County Exposition company were between 1,000 and 1,200 which puts matters in a better shape for another year than they have ever been THE ONLY CASH HOUSE IN THE Big Stock now in our old room, crowded to its utmost. Every department full and complete-Clothing, boots and shoes, hats and eaps dry goods, etc. To be Sold at the Lowest Prices Ever Heard of in the State. before. All premiums were of course paid in full.

at 1:12 m. JUNCTION CITY TO COUNCIL GROVE. Arrive at Council Grove Wednesday and Saturday 6 p. m. Leave Council Grove Tuesday and Friday 6 a.

m. Arrive Council Grove Tuesday and Friday 11:30 a. m. Leave Council Grove Tuesday and Friday 1:30 p. m.

ESKRIDGE TO COUNCIL GROVE. Arrive at Council Grove Tuesday and Saturday 12:30 p. m. Leave Council Grove Tuesday and Saturday 1:30 p. m.

OSAGE CITY TO COUNCIL GROVE. Arrive at Council Grove Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdav 12 a. m. Leave Council Grove Tuesday, "Thursday and Saturday 1 p. m.

STRONG TO COUNCIL GROVE. Arrive at Council Grove Tuesday and Fridav at 4 p. m. Leave Council Crove "Wednesday and Saturday at 8 a. m.

The Banner strikes from the eheulder and says what it thinks, and if any one feels aggrivated at what it says, all he has to do is to call on the fighting editor who is always at home only when some one calls on pugilistic business. E. J. Dill and bride returned Mondav EACH STARR. from their visit to the St.

Louis fair and In the evening was given a grand charivaris with tin horns and cow bells, which the MERE MEXTI0X. Local News. editor said reminded him of a run away horse-car on the streets of St. Louis. STILL IZsT THE IiIE-A-IO SIMCOCK i SEWELL First lrost Thursday night.

Frovine is getting there Eli dear. -AT THE- The straw hat season has about vanished. Wm. Bayless has sold his residence, and other property in East Council Grove, to C. Long, Mr.

Bayless' family will leave for Texas next week and Mr. Long will occupy the premises as soon as vacated. Eugene Kopf will then move into his residence, now occupied by Charlie Long. OLD PIONEER STAND. J.

M. Miller has the chills. F. A. Moriarty was Emporia Wednesday.

Dick Mundorff is suftering with malarial fever. OUie Lower, of Camden, is visiting in the city. E. A. Craig and family have moved to Topeka.

J. II. Leedy is working in the flour mills at Farkerville. "Where are the pumpkin pies to come lroni? mm The late large rains have caused the river to run. -DEALERS IN- 8 JESy-AH the latest styles in fall millinery at Mrs.

Nichols. BTArLE AJXiy FANCY GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, Queenswre, Glassware, Sign the agreement to vote new bonds for the railroad. O. S. Tenney was in Kansas City several The long wished for rain arrived at last.

Not one of your dashing, blustering kind, that was over before you hardly knew it was here, but a quiet, well-behaved sizzlc-sozzle, that came early in the morning and acted as though it had made arrangements to 6tay awhile and be sociable. After so long an absence it was doubly welcome. days this week. 0 J. M.

Henson came home Thursday from The new school house begins to present a fine appearance. his eastern visit. at last reached the i ro i John Boss and Sid Clark are both down Clement's store has eighth for the roof. Wooden oil fffllowware, with malarial fever. Ll I I Eiley Terwilliger was in the town lor Indians passed TINWARE, ETC.

Four wagon loads of through town Thursday. Z- 6 HI several days this week. J. B. Munson is improving.

lie has low with the fever. SSStop at the Grove Restaurant for the only good fresh oysters in town. Ilufluker hall was crowded to its utmost on last Tuesday evening in response to a call for a railroad meeting. O. S.

Munsell made the opening speech, defining the object of the meeting and the advantages to be derived from the early completion of the road. Other speeches followed by Messrs. Shamleffer, Marks, Arnoldand others, after which a petition was circulated in the hall, receiving 111 names, every person in the room signing it. Save money by patronizing lis when in need of anything in our line. Roe Miller took the freight for Emporia Quite a cold wave this week.

It forced several of our citizens to wear socks. "Wednesday, returning the same day. L. Wm. Pulies has been appointed clerk in the Pension office at Washington, with a salary of 1,200 a year.

i 2 in Sickness has from disturbing prevented our Glee Club the people at nights lately. Call and inspect our Stock and Prices before going elsewhere, and we will sruarantee satisfaction. Jr. this week made ins semi Here is another illustration of the rail monthly visit to Missouri, to represent the The three buildings west of Stewart William's are receiving anew coat of paint. road rate matter.

The Missouri Pacific hauls a car load of lime from Council Grove to Junction City, thirty-five miles, for 13. The Union Pacific hauls it from Junction I The editor of theKepublican has joined a circus in the capacity of manager of the tricky mules. City to Chapman, twelve miles, for 1G. Considering that the lime is to be used in the construction of a 15,000 Catholic that smoke and live happy lives call at Shenberger's and smoke the Grand Sweep. church in a town mostly OAvned by the U.

"Automatic" in several school seat fights. Sir. John Rontlege returned from Golden City, Wednesday evening. lie has been there several weeks visiting his daughter. Frank Lawrance and Walter F.

Lewis came up from Eldorado Wednesday. Both are well and hearty, and are on their vay to Junction City to attend the musical convention. Gov. Isaac Sharp returned home Thursday aiternoon Irom a visit to the eastern part of the state. Uis gentle voice is once more heard on our streets defining the advantages of our east and west line.

4 P. the latter read exhibits a good deal of M. C. ARMSTRONG'S is the place to get DRY GOODS Join the Chautauqua Literary and Scien enterprise and liberality. J.

Union. reading tific circle. It is oue of the best courses in existence. Dr. Palmer, of New York, closed a four days convention, last Saturday evening at the First Congregational church in Em- The Gibler Ilumpty Dumpty company will give an entertainment in the court house next Monday evening.

AND p6ria, which has been conducted with unprecedented success. In his line oh 3 hi ii i MILLINERY, We notice a great many strange faces on our streets. Surely some will stay with us Dr. Palmer stands uncqualed and his merit is acknowledged not only in America but in Europe. His judgment in selection and The evenings are getting quite long, and the usual round of social entertainments will soon begin to put our society people on the qui vive.

and find good homes in Kansas. CLOAKS Affl DOLMANS style in rendering sacred music can only come from careful study and a pure heart, Mr. Pro vine is taking of dry advantage the course of the weather and is changing and his attempt to improve choice and con Neosho in front of his residence. gregational singing by cultivating the taste Married. -Rogers (Ark.) Champion.

At the residence of John A. Pirtle, in and voices of these worshipers will bear lasting fruit. This week Dr. Palmer, is Unless we have more dwelling houses Roirers. on Thursday evening the 2Sth of holding a convention at Junction City and built the population of Council Grove will Our fall stock will be full, cheap and attractive in all lines.

Am agent for the celebrated Universal Paper Pattern Company. See my goods and compare prices. M. C. ARMSTRONG.

September, Rev. Waters of Fayetteville officiating, Mr. Chas. II. Shepard and Miss Donia Violette.

a number from the Grove are in attendance be somewhat crowded this winter. nouses for renting purposes in Council List of Letters Grove, is very scarce. It would be a good Remaining uncalled for in the Postoflice at investment for capitalists to erect a few. Council Grove, Countv of 3Iorris, State of Railroad Agreement. Whereas.

The aid voted to the Topeka, Salina Western railroad, in Council Grove township, has lapsed by limitation of time, and whereas the contractors for Kansas, for the week ending Oct. 11th, The colored folks of Duulap have been in town with their subscription papers to raise funds to erect a church in their 1SS2 Haney Morris, Mrs Connely, Riley, James Simmons. Largest Stocfc in lie County. W. A.

MCCOLLOM construction of said road desire to begin the work of construction at Council Grove These letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office Nov. 9, 1SS2. In callir at once, if assured that such aid will be re- for the above, please say "advertised," DEALER IN voted. Now, therefore, we, the undersign As we go to press news comes from Camden that W. A.

Lower's safe in the post-office was blown open Thursday night and robbed of Its contents. ed legal voters in said township, pledge giving date of the list. A. W. Simcock, Postmaster.

ourselves in case the work of construction is thus commenced, that we will, when an -AND- election is legally called for that purpose, Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle. 1. -AIM. There are a number of political aspirants around about this time, who, after election won't care a continental how soon that comet strikes the earth. individually vote for such aid, and use all honorable means to secure similar votes from our fellow citizens.

This new organization aims to promote GROCERIES, STOVES and TINWARE, GROCERIES, BOOTS AND SHOES, Glass and Queensware, Tinware, Woodenware, Flour, Bacon, Beans, Coal Oil, Powder, Shot. Tobacco, Cigars, Cannei Goods, Cntlery, hotli habits of reading and study in nature, art, Signed by nearly every voter in the science and in secular and sacred literature. township. Names of signers will be given in connection with the routine of daily life next week. (especially among those whose educational advantages have been limited), so as to se of all kinds, pies of all shapes cure to them the co'lege student's general and cakes to suit all tastes, at the Grove outlook upon the world and life, and so de Restaurant.

velop the habit of close, connected persis 00 a 0 Pi to tent thinking. A petition for an additional trip on the mail route between Council, Grove and Junction City has been iu circulation. Two trips a week are made at present. i The Republican of this week contains a long article on the T. S.

W. "getting there Eli." We should think "getting here Eli" would be more appropriate. Our merchants are" all stocking up and from the out-look there will be an immense amount of business done here this fall or seme one will have a lot of dry goods on their hands. PAINTS and OILS, COAL, and LIME, GRAIN and ICE, WAGONS and PLOWS, WINDMILLS and GASOLINE-STOVES, BARBED WAGON WOOD WORK, 2. METHODS." Empria Business Collep, It proposes to encourage individual study Pocket ani TaMe, Roue, Brooms, in lines and and by text-books which shall 0 be indicated; by local circles for mutual Holderman's Emporia, Kansas.

Designed to impart a sound business help and encouragement in such studies: CD ty summer courses of lectures and 'students sessions" at Chautauqua, and by education to ladies and gentlemen. Full fasioaris, Palls. All ot these RIGDON keeps and more to. If you -want your money's worth be sure and trade at R. M.

RIGDON'S. instructions given in opening, conducting written reports and examinations. 3. COURSE OF STUDY. Best Goods and Lot est Prices- and closing business books.

Correct method of keeping accounts by both double entry and single entry in all their practical forms taught. Practical exercises in busi The courses of study prescribed by the Oldest and largest sto COME ANT C. L. S. C.

shall cover a period ot four in Morris Co. SEE US. ness letters, bills drafts, notes, etc. Tele graphy and stenography thoroughly taught. J.

B. years. All persons who wish to join or to encourage others to join such a reading circle lie O. W. MILLER, A.

President and Proprietor. They all CLAIM to be headquarters we allow the people to say who is headquarters. PIIYSICIA COUNf in Council Grove and vicinity, are earnest The Catholics are going to build a church this fall, and subscriptions are now being raised for the purpose. Barney Holthouse is authorized to take subscriptions. The building is to be 30x50.

About a year ago several subscriptions were out to raise money to buy a bell. We understand they were well paid up, but the bell fails to appear. We remember well that the M. E. Church South society had a subscription and it was said at the time that they had nearly enough to get the bell, but ichat has become of the money, no one knows.

jjf AND SUKGEOJT, GROVE, KANSAS. ly invited to meet at the residence ol Office in Directors. lion. C. V.

Eskridge. ex-Gov Rev. Ii. Cordley, D. D.

D. Eastman, Mavor. Eld. R. L.

Lotz, A. 31. Drug Store, Haln -IF YOU WAST AN- A. McCollom. next Saturday evening at For any information desired call on or address E.

J. Dill, agent at Council Grove AUCTIONEER that fully understands the business in all its branches and that sells property at the very 7:30. Rev. J. M.

Wilson, Mrs. L. Arm6by. Mrs. John Malo E.

D. McCoixom, Mamie Dillox. "Forthe best ripe fresh oransres and hijrhesttiirures, call on the old reliabls city kTTORNElT AT Office at Court House COUNCIL GRQVEV KAUNAS lemons go to the Grove Restaurant. and county auctioneer D. U.

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