Sherman County Farmer from Goodland, Kansas • 1

"Ik? la Ca Hidia of its ZzL' J. OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SHERMAN COUNTY 'F. A. I. U.

VOL.4, GOODLAND, KANSAS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1891. 1 1 1 1 3STO 13. FA 30 Day Note These bpecial. 0 Suits for 5.00 $25.00 Suits for $18.00 20.00 14.00 $10.00 Suits for $6.65 7.00 4.75 3E 3S31 2I 4 $4.50 3.95 UESSSBSLJSSS? Overcoats from $6.00 to $18.00 at Hats Caps from 25 cts. to $5.00 at SATCHELS and TRUNKS at from 50 one third discount.

one tMrd discount. Cents to 10 Dollars. REMEMBER, WE GIVE A PAIR OF BLANKETS WITH EVERY TEN" DOLLAR SUIT. THE FARMER. GOODLAND HARDWARE CO.

Millinery and Woolen Goods. Children's Woolen Leggins, Toboggans, at from 15 to 50 cents. A large assortment in my line. IN FACT 5. TIN-WARE1 A Complete NEW STOCK of Get Tiie Goodland Feed fit ruel Co.

Oar Prices Shelf and Heavy Hardware. efore you ROUSE, LSNOX, Canon City, Best Grades In the city. g. w. teagakdex, proprietor.

and STOVES! Buy. hot Vm IP lt mi. w. cx if a niiu At the annual meeting of the Sherman County Agricultural Society, the following officers were elected. Alex.

Martin, President; A. Fender, Vice; Thorson, General A Huston Asssistant Fred A Albee, Sec'y. Our Probate Judge has been doing a land office bussiness this week. He issued license on Monday, to Geo. W.

See-ley, of Warren, and Miss. Cora B. Trees-el of Lawn Ridge. On the same day he married Wm. J.

Lawrence of Presley, to Miss. Delia Reynolds, of Goodland, and Herman Haase to Miss Mary Kuhrt, both of Goodland. On Wednesday, Dec, 30th, Fritz Rust, to Motje W. Bo-den, both of Sherman county. James M.

Leonard was married to Hester V. Triplett Saturday, by Rev. Goodrich, of this city. Mr. Leonard is fifty-three years of age while his fair bride has barely passed seventeen summers.

It is the same old story of "loye at first sight" and we doubt not that the happy couple will glide down the stream of matrimonial life with scerce a ripple, So mote it be. Report of school in Dist. No. 35, for he term ending Dec, 24th, 1891: No. enrolled, 17.

Average attendance, 11. George Dimmitt 90; Everett Dimmitt, 93; Frank Dimmitt 90; Lee Clark 80; Bertie Webb 90; Frauk Clark 85; Sam. Cline 85; Harvey CI ine 85; Fred Dimmitt 85; Axel Blorn 85; Mary Cline 85; Minnie Ax 85; Mary Larson 75. Primary Class Ralph Dimmitt, Eva Cline, Mabel Clark, Anna Larson. Maggie J.

Webb, Teacher. Notice of Special Meeting. There will be a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Goodland Commercial at the Court House in Goodland, at 2 P. on the 12th day of January, 1892. All stockholders of the Company are requested to be present, as business of very great importance will come before the meeting.

If you wish to know the true standing of this Company, financially or otherwise, attend this meeting. If you mean to get anything for the dollar already invested, attend this meeting. In short, if vou mean BUSINESS, attend this meeting. By order of the Board. W.

Proctor, President. The Arena For January. In the Januaiy Arexa, Hamlin Garland's much-talked-of novel of the modern West opens brilliantly. The publishers of The Arena claim that this will be "the great American novel," and certainly it biis fair to be by far the strongest work that has vet come from the pen of the brilliant "novelist of the though this is saying much, as those who have read "Main-Travelled Roads" and "Jason Edwards" will admit. This issue also contains strong papers by Alfred Russel Wallace on "Human Progress; Past and Prof.

A. N. Jannaris, Ph. D. of the Univei si-ty of Greece, Athens, on 'Mohammedan Marriage and Henry Wood, on "The Universality of Ex-Gov.

Lionel A. Sheldon, on "Louisiana and the D. G. Watts, on "Walt Chas. Schroder, on "What is Buddhism?" and several other able papers.

The Arena fully maintains its brilliant reputation and should be in the homes of all thoughtful people. Died At the home of her son Will iam, at Klink, on Wednesday, Dec, 30tlV Pleurisy, Ann. M. Williamson, aged 76 years. Her son Theodore informs us she has been feeble for many years, yet always patient, awaiting the final summons which came Wednesday.

She leaves two sons and three grand children to mourn her loss. The funeral will be from the home of Wm. Williamson tomorrow, (Friday) at 1 o'clock. Martin Wenger is doing an honest job of painting on the Court House, Blankets given away at Wittelshof er's B. F.

Brown's new residence is about ready for occupancy. No renters need apply. Interesting items were received this week from and "Hay Come again. John Atkinson left us a sample of 90 day corn that has proved a success in this county. All parties desirous of sowing wheat on shaies call at the SH.EKMAJN COUNTY BANK.

Mrs. E. J. Scott is occunviner the Clerk's office in the absence of her hus band. Deputy Marshall Spencer, took W.

Hosley to Topeka yesterday on a charge of selling liquor without license. Get Wittelshofer's prices on Clothing, Furnishings and Trunks. Wittelshofer's Hats Caps cost you only half what other firms ask for th same goods. To Rent 50 acres in good cnltivp tion for spring wheat, 1-2 mile wes of town. Call on tx Sackett.

To Trade for stock or grain set light doubla harness ar.d top buggie. Call on G. Sackett. Rich Hill, has an 18-vear-old young lady who weighs 825 pounds. She is 7 feet 10 inches high and wears a shoe 16 inches in length.

In curling the mustache, it is said, the good-natured man will invariably give it the upward turn, while the cross-grained fellow will pull it downward. The argument is about all in the Graves- Barnaby murder case at Denver with a strong case against Dr. Graves as the man who sent the fatal bottle or wnis-key and Arsenic. Send postal card to Alliance Tribune. Topeka, for a sample copy, and if it suts leave 80 cents with us for a trial year's subscription.

County Clerk. E. J. Scott received a telegram Tuesday afternoon stating his mother in Nebraska was not expected to live. He took the night train and went back.

At Wittelshofers' Free Gift drawing No. 319, held by Mable Poff, drew the childs Cloak; No. 271 held by M. Macy, drew the child's overcoat, and No. 176 drew tl suit patem for J.

P. Mulligan. W. K. Brown received a severe fall while getting a pail of water at the hy drant the other night.

As he turned with the bucket he slipped on the ice and sustained a loss of three teeth and a fracture of the jaw. In order to reduce our stock as low as possible before going east we give our special sales to make room for one of the largest lines of Clothing ever shown in Western Kansas. A. G. Wittelshofer.

Fort -eight licenses have been issued in this county during the year 1891. How is this for business. Of the 46 already married 15 have been married by Probate Judge XJmbarger. The doctors will add to this report further on. A young couple came in from Bethume to get married Christmas, but our Probate Judge having gone to dine in the country, the young people were disappointed.

They left for the east stating they would stop at every county seat till they found an officer who could do the business. A ranchman near Yuma, purchased, as he supposed, a bushel, of turnip seed last summer, but the result was he had several acres of Mustard. He gathered the seed last fall and has recently sold it at a profit of nearly $600 per acre. The people up there will sow-j Mustard next year so says the Rocky Mountain Nttc. Published Evert Thursday, au miscellaneous.

Blanco's Restaurant for meals. The new officers soon take charge. Regular Illinois roads here just now Wednesday was a A. Itummell was in town yesterday. Q.

Sackett is able to be about again. Blankets given away at Wittelshofers. Geo. Webb was over from Kanorado yesterday. 0.

M. Fee of Klink, called on us yesterday. Hi. Wilson was over from Burlington Tuesday. The Farmer office has a new storm-front.

Attend Wittelshofers special sales. Geo. Montgomery is spending the holidays at home. Mrt. Murphy and the children are visiting her parents at Jennings.

C. C. Skinner Sundayed in Norton with his best girl. Born Monday, 28th, to Frank Dunham and wife, a son. J.

W. Beal of Muldrow, has returned from Bertrand, Kans. Only one couple in 11,500 live to celebrate their diamond wedding. Patti says she has only $600,000 worth of diamonds. Poor old girl! The Goodland Hardware have moved into the Faeth building.

For 30 days only Wittelshof er will sell goods at bed rock prices. Aaron Wittelshofer spent the fore part of the week in Smith Center. J. S. Ellenberger is up after a three weeks tussle with la-grippe.

The lyceum will be held at the Congregational Church Saturday evening, Henry Rutan and wife left yesterday for a visit to Seward county Nebraska- Our yearly write-up has been delayed cih account of the cuts not having arrived. Chas. Fuller drew the table scarf and Aaron Wittelshofer the hat rack-at Mrs. Hodgkinsons'. Blanco's Restaurant on west side of the Boulevard is where farmers should stop when in the city.

Miss. Jessie Max well, "of Denver, who has been visiting relatives in this city returned Tuesday. J. W. Aurand drew the large Doll and Fred Albee drew the smoker's set at the Post Office Lobby Christmas.

By putting aside 25 cents every day a New Jersey man has in 20 years saved $1,835. A man breathes about eighteen pints of air a minute, or upward of seven hogsheads in a day. An inch of rain means that the quantity which falls upon an ancre of ground weighs 100 tons. Leap year will soon be with us and if the girls do not improve this opportunity it is their own fault. A goodly aumber of the friends of Rev.

F. V. Jones gave him a pleasant surprise at the residence of 'Squire Whitmore The dance given by the Trainmen Christmas eve was a success as is usual with their entertainments at this place. Joe McDowell has purchased the Flora Cigar Factory. He took possession Saturday.

The Farmer wishes the new firm surr-ess. Goodland, 4-1 Kansas. Business Locals. Buy lumber of C. II.

Barlow buys grain. A fine line of Shoes at Baker Bros. Cash paid for Hides. Hartley Co. Let us bid on your grain.

C. II. Barlow. Baker Bros, carry a complete line of Fancy and Staple Groceries. Rule has the cheapest and best line of shoes in town.

Buy now, is Wittelshofers advice on hats caps and gloves. Buy fresh meat for your threshers of Hartley at Caywoods old stand. I can save you money on that bill of lumber for your new granery. C. II.

Barlow. Go to the Chicago Lumber yard for coal. Prices from four dollars per ton and upward. Just as many goods for a dollar as any man dare sell. C.

T. Rule, What measures arc jou taking to stop that cough! Let us suggest De "Witt's Cough and Consumption Cure. It is infallible. Sold By Ennis Walker. If you contemplate buving a bill of lumber it will pay you to go to C.

H. Barlow for prices. We pay the highest market price for all kinds of grain. C. H.

Barlow. Job lots Mens and Boys Clothing, bought and sold for cash CHEAP, at DAWSONS. The Chicago Lumber Co. have just received a car load of Missouri white white oak posts and a car of Law-erence glidea wire. Get their prices before buying elsewere.

A trial convinces the mof skeptical. Carefully prepared, pleasant to the taste, De Witt's Cough and Consumption Cure is a valuable remedy. Sold By Ennis Walker. Remember that we carry the best Colorado coals on the market, and and will not be undersold. Chicago Lumber Co.

"An honest pill is the noblest work of the apothecary." De Witt's Little Early Risers cure constipation, biliousness and sick head- ache. Sold By Ennis alker. Dont fail to see 'the Chicago Lnm-bei Co. before buying a bill of Lumber. They will save you money.

Chicago Lumber Co. You don't want a torpid liver. You don't want a bad complexion. You don't want a bad breath. You don't want a headache.

Then use De Witt's Little Eearly Risers, the famous little pills. Sold By Ennis Walker. You may cough and cough and cough and cough and cough bat yoa will not, if you take De Witt's Cough and Consumption Cure. -Sold By Ennis Walker. NOTICE.

Fnnds are on hand, for payment of order No. 2L Register No. 14 given by School Dist. No. 50.

W. II. RrTXLF, Troas. This week I call your attention to the new line of STOVES I have just received. THE ACORN Call and see them.

If you are in need of a Stove it will pay you to call and see me. All goods warrented that we sell you or Ix Leonard's Brick, Prairie Dale, 6-39. Good sleighing in this neighborhood. A. L.

Clark is still on the sick list. R. Peterson is laid ud with a lame back. The farmers think next years prospects good. Miss Guthrie is staying on the homestead curing the holidays.

Ben. Franklin's fillejs shine in their new harness. E. P. Wright has a grinder attachment to his windmill.

W. H. Stanley has returned from his Smith county farm. W. L.

Welsh is home during the holidays. Mrs. Asa. Franklin is expected home this week from a visit to her brother's in the south part of the state. A very en joy able, time wa3 had at our Christmas exercises.

The recitations were well chosen and nicely delivered, and the presents were numerous and nice. Especial mention should be made of those received by Hiram Franklin-and Mrs, E. P. Wright. Much praise is due the committee for the manner in which the exercises were conducted.

"Hay Seed." LaBlanche Whisperings. I. Houston is still buying calves. Mrs. Sprague moved on his pre-emp-tiion about two weeks ago and is making good improvements on the claim.

George Crist was the guest of Alex McKenzie one day last week. Hoyt Andrews and Geo. Austin were guests of Fred Yearick last Wednesday. The Administrator sale of Henry Putting deceased, was postponed until Sat urday, January 2d, 1892, on account of bad weather. Christmas passed off with the usual amusements, notwithstanding the cold weather.

The bachelors dinner at the Griswold church Christmas day was well represented by the bachelors, and enjoyed by all, who after satisfying the inner man, gave a unamious vote of thanks to the ladies for their consideration of the poor, lonly bach. State Line Alliance will meet in regular session Friday, at 7 o'clock, P. 12th, 1892. If snow is an indication of good crops, the farmers have every reason to rejoice as it snows about every third day. Well, let her snow.

Y. E. F. Our experience covers many ills, manv pills and many bills. Our ill3 are smaller, our pills are smaller and our biils are smaller when we use De Witt's Little Ennis Walker.

Earley Riser. Sold by The President of each Sub-alliance is requested to call a special meeting for the purpose of arranging for settlement with the County Alliance at the next regular 9th.) Ignorance of the merits of De Witt's little Early Risers Is a misfortune. These little pills regulate the liver, cure headache, djs- pepsia, bad breath, constipation and bilious- ness. Sold By Ennis Walker. It is an established fact that DeWitV Little Early Risers have an enormous sale, and why! Simply because they are pleasant in taking and happy in results.

A pill for the multitude. Sold By Ennis Walker. Notice. You know whether yon owe me or not. must insist on prompt settlement.

C. T. Rale. i HESS. money refunded.

GEO. Give FARMERS, this Attention! REMEMBER 2Ly Store Id We want all of your 4-4. lib Ull a JT RULETON, Kansas, You can buy 20of SUGAR for $1,00, and Coffee at 20 cents. Butter at II and Eggs at20 cts. Our etock af GEXERAL MERCHANDISE will be sold at the LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES.

Bring us your PRODUCE and price our Goods. Best Grxade of Coal alway in Stocks IX A LONG..