The Peru Weekly Derrick: Peru Oil Gazette and Citizen from Peru, Kansas • 1

UJ AND PERU OIL GAZETTE. VOLUME IX NUMBER 19 PERU, KANSAS, SATURDAY, Nov. 28f 1908. Dr. Gamble dentist at Peru Tues Chautauqua st Saturday evening Sedan Locals.

School Notes. day Dec. 8 for a few days. Nov. 21.

The occasion was in the nature of a reception for Miss NfiiT Fair prices were obtained at the DIED. Solomon Gibbs Passed Away at his home south of town November 18, 1908. Prichard sale Tuesday A good crowd was present and all had a of Arkansas City, who is District Inspector of the W. It. C.

The evening was plesanlly spent in songs and speech making and reminiscence of war iimes by some of the boys in blu3. Delicious fruit was served as refreshments. W. H. Millikin of Tulsa was a business caller in the city Monday.

While here he was the guest of A. G. Dana. Airs. May Lake and little daughter of Bartlesville are visiting her sister Mrs.

Edwin Keller of West Main street. Mr. and Mrs. D. E.

Rath bun and daughter spent Sunday near Grenola the guest of their niece; Miss Kath- leen Foster. C. C. Melchert, of Gridley, Kan. was in the city this week on a business call.

Mrs. Belle Hurst of Oklahoma is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. School was dismissed Thursday and Friday. Miss MaryFlautt of Illinois visited the High School Thursday.

The Tenth grade Rhetorio class is studying the works of Doe. Miss Edith Gibbs has the sympathy of all her school mates in her sad bereavement. The high school was excused on Friday afternoon to attend the funeral Mr. Gibbs. The tenth grade will conduct the opening exercises Monday morning.

The high school organized a society last Tuesday morning. The function of this society is to study Parlamentary law. The temporary jolly good time. 4 Card of Thanks. We desire to thank our friends and neighbors who so faithfully assisted us during the sickness and death of our husband and father.

Mrs. S. Gibbs and family. Peru, Kans. Itev.

Sawyer went to Ashland, Ivans, on business Monday. Frank White of Monett was trading with our merchants Monday. E. M. Dickens has purchased the W.

N. Stansburry place north, of town. Harry Gibeney, was up from Bartelsville, this week the guest of P.P. Ilaney.and other friends. Mr.

and Mrs. M. A. Swangel drove over to Sedan Monday. The Remedy That Does.

"Dr. King's New Discovery is the remedy that does the healing others promine but fail to preform," says Airs. K. II. IMerson, of Auburn Center, l'u.

"It is curing me of throat and lung trouble of longstanding, that other treatments relieved only temporarily. New Discovery is doing me so much good that I feel confident its continued use for a reasonable length of time will restore me to perfect liealt'j." This renowned cough and cold remedy and throat and lung healer is sold at all drug stores. 50c and $1.00. Trial hot tie ree. Mr.

Gibbs was born near Lima, Ohio, May 2, 1848. Died at his home near Peru November 18, 1008 He united with the church when but a young mail, in Indiana and never transfercd his letter to this place. He was united in marriage to Lucinda Wahl. at Crown Point, 11, 1877, to this union five children were born, four of whom survive him. One son pre-ceeding him nine years ago.

He moved with his family to Kansasjn August 188G, and 6ince that time has lived near Peru. He leaves a devoted wife, four children, t'o sisters, and other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his loss, officers are Leland Hartzel president Avis Veal, secretary. The Basket Ball Girls played a game with the Facalty Thursday afternoon. By mistake Thomas Itelph's name was ommitted last week from the list of those playing with Cedar Vale. L.

T. Morton uctioneer Sedan, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. John Itelph were Route No.

I. I aim to please DU FOE WILSON Francis M. Dji Foe and Miss Julia Wilson were united in marriage at the oourt house in Sedan by the Probate Judge Curter on November 21, 1008. They went to house keeping at once on Mr. DuFoe's farm near the Buswcll ranch.

the guest, at dinner Monday, of II. C. Chacey and family. The people of the Christian church are having a series of meeting at their chu-cb, conducted by ltev. Guy, the pastor.

M. N. Ilouser has purchased the Warren Williams place near Monett and will move his family on lo it soon. Terms to suit. Dr.

Gamble the Coffeyville dentist will be at Peru in his next re regular visit Tuesday Dec. 8th. Ed Jerrils of Elgin was Peru Wednesday on his way to Sedan. J. and Will Meeker of Caney passed thro Peru Wednesday en Cm.

i ii i mm mm mm ll n. ii.nj.im iniim i Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Griffith and route to the county seat on business Mrs.

Laura Closson was shopping Dr. Larabdin has been in Kansas daughter, Opal, of Independence, spent Thanksgiving with mother, Mrs. Brooks. in Sedan Tuesday. City on business for several days.

II. R. Taylor, of Sedan, was in He will be at home this morning. J. D.

Moore and other relatives in this city. II. It. Taylor has returned from a few days visit in Kansas Ci'y. C.

0. Iiied of Tonka wa spent several days here this week looking after son re real estate business. Miss Altha Montague, teacher in the High School is spending the Thanksgiving holidays at her home at Hiwatha. Mrs. Edwin Keller has returned from a few days' visit with Mr.

Keller at Ponca City. Miss Anna Hosford is visiting Mrx L. Sharplcps and c.her friends in Caneyy Union Thanksgiving service' was held at the Baptist church Thursday evening and was well attended. The service was conducted by Rev. J.

B. Wakem and Rev. Harkneas. A chorus of sixteen voices selected from the different church choirs of the city rendered some special music was very appropriate music. T.

C. Ewers and family have been busy this week packing and shipping their household goods preparatory to moving to Topeka to make that place their future home. We regret having this estimable family leave our community but our best wisher go -with them to their new abode. The change is made to accomodate their sons, ho are attending school at Topeka. A party of W.

R. C. ladies, a-bout twenty number, drove to Chautauqua last Friday and spent the day with the ladies of the same order at that place. An elaborate dinner was served at the W. R.

C. hall after some special work of the Miss Grace Shultz is visiting her Corn is worth COo per bushel. sistea, Mrs. John Jones, at Way Peru on business Tuesday. VV.

N. Stansbury of Ulysses, Ks. was viRiting friends in this, section this week. side. Good weather for the farmers to plow Railway Rule In Switzerland.

Whist the Best of All. The Brooklyn Eagle devotes a col Just Exactly Right. "I have used Dr. King's New Life Pills for several years, and find them just ex umn to freak card games. Detter play whist, altogether, and stick to It It is the chess of cards, but sufficiently simple for anybody to enjoy who has any grasp of the game.

Poor players should either Improve by practice and study, or else drop cards. Troy Press. actly right," says Mr. A. A.

Felton, of Harrisville, N. Y. New Life Pills relieve without the least discomfort. Best remedy for constipation, biliousness and ma laria. 2oc at all drug stores.

JONES-SIIULTZ. S. II. Jones made a business trip to Enid, Okla. last week.

Win. McDannald has purchased Joncsburg. By Kansas Sunflower. Lawyer C. W.

Penuell, of Bartlesville is visiting home folks this week. Mrs. Jay, of Chautauqua, is filling the place vacated in our schools by J. Booth. Sam Jent, of Idaho, is visiting S.

W. Pennel. Sunday School is progressing nicely with good attendance. A party at Buell Crocketts every night. Everybody invited.

D. E. Merrill and wife visited her parents south of Chautauqua Saturday and Sunday. S. W.

Pennell is very busy watch ing his neighbors hogs off of his alfalfa. S. K. Crockett is suffering with rheumatism this week. A.

Lewis has gone to Nowato to commence drilling he has 40 wells to drill for one company. John Mayfield is wanting to go out of the cattle business, anyone wanting to buy ca.l on him at Jonesburg. Mr. and Mrs. Pery Taylor is visiting his sister Mrs.

C. A. Shobe. Logan Alexander and family are enjoying a visit from their uncle, of Missouri. The party at the home of John May field's on Friday night of last week was well attended and every, body had an excellent time.

the J. L. Cable property in the Mil John Jones of Wayside and Miss Pearl Shultz were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents in Peru on Thanksgiving Day by Itev. Dyer of Wayside. Only relatives were present.

ton Add Mrs. Bertha Golden and Miss Sada Stafford spent Tuesday in Sedan with their brothers, E. E. and Sheriden Stafford. The groom is a prosperous young farmer of high standing in the community where he resides.

The bride is the eldest daughter -of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Shultz of.r "When we reached Switzerland," said the tourist, "we found in -the railway stations, alongside of the ticket office, Machines for measuring the heigth of children.

I to the agent at Geneva: 'A half ticket for my littlegirl." 'Isn't she too tall' the man" asked. 'Let her step on the measure, "My daughter's bight was duly taken. It was four feet five. All said the agent. 'She passes afier Then the man explained to me that on account of innumerable disputes over the age cf children half-fares were now sold in Switzerland according to the height instead of according to age.

Children under three feet go free. Those between three feet and four feet six paid half-fare. Tbo.e over four feet six paid full fare. 'The rule is a good one. We have no more disputes.

The children are measured at the ticket office, and that is the end of the For Sale Cheap. The T. L. McGuire property in Wilson' Addition to Peru. Call on or address Mrs, T.

L. Mc Mr.and Mrs. Joe Kelley, of Tyro, were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard and daughters, John Druley went to Neodesha Wednesday.

this city. She has livedhere since childhood and numebrs her friends by her acquaintances. They left on the 2:35 Santa Fe for Wayside where Mr. Jones had his home furnished ready to go to house keeping. The Derrick joins their many friends in wishing them a long happy life.

order was conducted. The visitors unanimously agreed that the Cbau-tauquaJtadiea were royal good entertainers" and that the day was profitably spent. The guest of honor was Miss Neff, District In spector of the W. R. C.

Mrs.G. W. Johnson of Tulsa is the guest for a few days of Mrs. Norman Hay. Mrs.

Johnson has returned for the purpose of looking after the shipping of her household goods which have been stored here for several months. Since leaving here some nionths ago Mr. and Mrs, Johnson have been subjected to camp life on account of the scarcety of houses where they have been living, but have finally succeeded in getting a suitable residence and will take up housekeeping again. rs. Malissa Hurst entertained the members of the G.

A. It. and W. It. C.

at her home on North When Boni heard the news he broke his cake over a chair. But then, lioni always was a regular daredevil Take a good look at little Johnny's finders while you have the opportunity This may be the last week he will have auy. One of the advertisers Bays a bushel of beans costs him $2.03 and all we have to Fay in that he is being buncoed out of his money. A new musical comedy will be called TIih Naked Truth. Heretofore the musical comedies have confined theirexposure to naked chorus girls.

Topeka Daily Capital. Five Thousand feet of Low grade lumber from Fifty cents per One hundred feet and up. LONG-BELL LBR. Peru, Kansas. Guire, Chautauqua, Kansas J.

V. B. Dyer. Refuse $2,500 for Orchid. Tr nffera of 82.500 are said to Help Wanted WE PAY CASH WEEKLY and want more Salesmen; we offer con stant, PROFITABLE employment with the LARGEST nursery, the OLDEST a record of 82-yrs.

Outfit Write for liberal terms. NEW STARK FRUIT BOOK, the handsomest, most accurate catalog ever issued; it shows in color and tells the truth about all leading fruits. Sent Free upon request, LOUISIANA, MISSOUR. It can't be beat. The hest of ull teachers in exjHfrience.

M. Harden, of Silver City, North Carolina, kii.vk: "I find Kltrh: Hitters does nil that's claimed for it. For Stomach, Liver and Kidney troubles it can't he Iteat. I have tried it and fifld it a most excellent medicine." Mr. Harden is right; it's the beit of all medicines also for weakness, lame back, and all run down conditions.

IVst too for chills and malaria. Bold under guarantee at all drug stolen. oUc. heen refused for a specimen of a new orchid, the odontoglossum vuylsteke, shown at the rortnignuy Mhihttlon of the Royal Horticultural Society In Westminister Hall..