Freeport Leader from Freeport, Kansas • 1

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Of all kinds executed Mlth neatness and despatch. Kates reasonable. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION: Owfyear. I1JS0 Fix months .75 Tli roe months 40 Invariably in Advance. Entered at the Post Office at Freeport as round class mail matter.

VOL. III. NO. 2. EKEEPORT, HARPER COUNTY, KANSAS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1887.

ANNOUNCEMENT. lhe Cowley county fair will be Wp Uht TWp Fli Among the late arrivals at the wo- B. II. Freeman, of Silver Creek held at Winfield September 5th to 4 ujar Sunflower hotel Whit 7 township, is a candidate for the office 9th inclusive. Cowley is one of the The Foundry and Machine Shop proprietor, were the following: A.

II. Imboden, Wichita; T. X. Secured and Work on Same of Register of Deeds, subject to the decision of the Republican county convention. T.

B. MARSH, best counties in tne state, ana is noted for her good fairs, but the present season's exhibit promises to Commenced Andrews, Wellington; J. T. Grove, Blackstone; J. II.

Carnall, Harper; W. C. Barnes, J. B. Stout, Bluff City; J.

E. Clow, J. B. King; C. M.

Local and Otherwise. eclipse all former ones. Score Another Point for Freeport. and machine shop Freeport dirt ha of Cmrtnght, Shelbyyillc, K. assumea an upwaru tenaency.

me ouoemaicer, iiaysviue; li. 15. i'ecp The Rock Island railroad has reached Caldwell. A notarial commission was issued last week to J. F.

McNemer, of An Real Estate, Loan and Insurance Ag't, FREEPORT, KANSAS; time to invest is now, just at thelfi. i ler, Kansas City; T. B. Marsh. opening of the boom and before the of gmith BrQth ty; C.

Ilartgrovc and band city; II. choice pieces of property are all M. Urown, AVichita; W.M.Blake. thony. foundry Mr.

Miller, a prominent real estate picked up. A-word to the wise, etc. nn nu Pilot Knob; Laura Herron, Pratt shop in city. our dealer, of Harper, was admiring our There was a total eclipse of the Meeting was called to order by the i city yesterday. Center; Mrs.

F. B. Singer and mother. Married, at. Hot Springs, on chairman, D.

L. Smith, who stated An effort is being made to get a sun on Friday last, but the phenomenon was not visible on this hemisphere, the path of totality com the object as above given. mail route established between An On motion, M. O. Cissel was cho Insure your homes, your stock and your grain in the old reliable prompt paying Home Insurance Company or New York.

It always pays full loss to amount of insurance. T. B. Marsh, Agentl -Farmers, patronize home agents. They will spend their money with you.

Call and Bee Marsh for farm loans and insurance. Wednesday, August 17th, 1887, Mr. F. B. Singer, of Stohrville township, this county, and Miss Emma Kranz, thony and Attica.

sen secretary. mencing in Germany and extending east over Europe, the continent of Thfi nronositinn nf" trip TVTpssrs. C. M. Poorman, of Anthony Rol- the Smith was to the effect that if the of IIot SPrinS- The happy couple ler Mills fame, was interviewing our Asia and Japan, and ending in merchants Monday.

Pacific ocean. city would donate the site, provide amveI in this city Friday night, the a well, tower and tank with which 8 mothcr accompanying them, 7 I IT Votor nf RtolirvillA fnwn. Mr. Conrtrifrht. of Illinois, was 0--J ship, was circulating among his in this place and vicinity several days to furnish supply of water for the T.fJ, oousekecping friends hero Friday.

last week, taking a view of this, the engine, they would locate here, build "estwild," the beautiful country DR. E. P. VAN VALKENBURG, TheY MCA will hold their garden spot of the great southwest, their shop, and wonld agree to keep rr'TX7 Physician and Surgeon, He, like all others who come here to the tank filled with water for the use xu coo voo mnlntnlr nf th. Aifv oca Af fi.

T1; Vlt the manV fHendS Of tivated with its charms, and deridnd tion to this thn citizens ronld. at lit- "Fatucr" SlnSer in offering COngrat FREEPORT, KANSAS. Special attention given to Obstetrics. to locate near this tl Prnnse. rmt in a small mtmi of ulations st wishes, and hopes sixth annual convention at Wichita October 27th to 30th.

J. C. V. Kelley, one of Harper's leading real estate and loan brokers, was in town Tuesday. Mrs.

JudgeEarl, of 3 Wichita, sis Simon S. Sixgee, President. C. A. Hawkins, Cashier.

II. M. Dexlixger, Vice President. Kansas State Bank OF FREEPORT. ABIE Ate S10GK, $50,000.00.

RAID UB $12,500.00. ESOffice: At Pioneer Drug Store. The tallest stalk of corn we have waterworks, by purchasing say three he and his hfandso.rae 7 seen this season was brought in one hundred feet of piping and about ve many years to enjoy the fruits DR. ALLEN BELL, day last week by our friend, Thos ter of Mr. T.

B. Marsh, is paying three hydrants, which would be suf- 7 lucir ficient to furnish protection to the nc Alhion correspondent of the entire business portion of the city. Argonia Clipper makes some sensible Storey, and placed on exhibition in rnysician and burgeon, the latter and family a visit. iront ot our office, it measures a W. M.

Blake, of Filot Knob town- nvor The proposition was favorably remarks from which we quote the in height, FREEPORT, KANSAS. tJT'Night calls promptly answered. DraECTOHS: Singer, J. II. IIacx, D.

L. Smito, C. A. Hawkiks, M. Deslinger, A.

W. Skixser. received, and after some remarks as following: "There are some people and is a veritable monument to the F. B. Singer, S.

S. fertility and productiveness of our ship, was circulating among his friends in this city Monday. J. E. Hutchinson, our worthy and efficient county superintendent, paid Office: At City Drug Store.

to the best plan for raising the neces- nere that have the samc idea about sary funds to defray the expense of a home paper they have about other the proposed work, it was unani- nomc industries; they would sooner soil. Interest paid on time deposits. Does a general banking business. Patronage respectfully solicited. our city an official visit Monday eve Rev.

F. M. Romine has placed us in possession of a catalogue of the Southwest Kansas College for 1887-8 S. WHITE, mously agreed that to incorporate suDscnoe ior some paper having a and vote bonds would be the most great name and printed in some great feasible way, and a motion to that city- IIere in Harper county on last ning. lERIEIEZPOIRT, IZJZT.

for which he will please accept our Mrs. I. M. Wardwell, of York state, mother of station agent Ward- effect carried without a dissenting election many voters bad not heard FIRST CLASS in all its appointments. thanks.

This popular institution of The Cannon Booms a thing about the railroad bond elec voice. well, is paying the latter and family learning is located at Winfield and Motion that a committee of three a visit. ranks amoncr the best in the countrv. tion, and, of course, did not turn out and vote, and in consequence of la ules supplied with the best the market affords. Good sample room.

Free bus to and from trains. CERATES Good Livery furnished on short notice. a i rr, i- be appointed to take an enumeration vi luiiuuiiiinis, uaineu. lue -j tov. Freeport Booms I cattle passed through this place tember 6th.

bond tax. Take your home paper following -named gentlemen were Hotel cor. Second and Walnut Streets, two Tuesday evening enroute to eastern A slight polar wave swept over and keep posted on home affairs uivvaj Loll VI V. appointed on said committee: T. L.

markets. this section of country Monday Norris, A. Clark and W. E. Smith.

where you are interested." Messrs. Obert Collins, the old Business Booms Mrs. Dr. B. 0.

Webb and Mrs. J. night, since which time the weather Motion that a committee of two W. Crooks, of Argonia, took tea has been cool and pleasant, and the reliable square dealimr clothincr be appointed to examine the law on the question of incorporating and house, of Harper, are to the front B. FREEMAN, Justice of the Peace AND NOTARY PUBLIC, Grand Avenue, Fkeefort, Kansas.

Legal papers carefully executed. with The Leader family Tuesday inhabitants breath a sigh of relief at evening. the sudden termination of the sultry Mr. Phil. Johnson, of Parsons; spell of weather that has prevailed mid his narpnts; Ristprs and numer- for several weeks past.

The heated NllT" 1 i itiiTiTi "if' 1 ascertain the proper steps to take in this week with a new ad. to which the matter. Carried. T. L.

Norris we invite the attention of our read- and F. W. Simpson were chosen to ers. They are now receiving their act on said committee. fall and winter stock of clothing- ous friends in this city a brief visit term is surely broken.

C. J. Loshbou Monday. I 1 IIE JLEADER tamily were tne re- WM. LOCKWOOD, Meeting then adjourned.

boots, shoes, hats, caps, furnishing Mr. Smith was so favorably im- goods, gents underwvar, and it That prince of good fellows, Char- cipients, on Saturday night last, of pressed with the action taken at the is with a desire to reach the trade of WHO CARRIES A FULL LINE OF ffintnirtnrnnrl Rllilflpr ley Kinsey, of Argonia, was greeting delightful seranade, for which we UHUIdUUI ailU DUllUei, his numerous friends in this city are lnaeDlea 10 -postmaster is orris, 1 raeetincr the assurances civen, this section of the county that they arc indebted to Postmaster Norris. FREEPORT, KANSAS. yesterday. W.

II. Tapp, D. L. Smith, Charley selected his lots and went at place their ad. in The Leader.

J. M. Fulton called Saturday and lar ana arle7 15unce as once to work. The site chqsen is on They are both thorough business Staple Fancy Groceries, Plans and specifications furnished on application and at reasonable rates. -SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.

deposited the needful for a renewal aa eau uc Second street, just west of Lock men ana iuny appreciate tne value of his subscription, for which he has found th.is side of the V01? Sates. wood's carpenter shop, and the build- of printers' ink. We most heartily our thanks. Call again, gentlemen. bg, the frame of which is now up, commend them to our readers as be- C.

R. Pope a representative of the The Publisher of the Millbrook is to be 20x40, and will be pushed to ing honorable, upright gentlemen, PLOUK OF ALL GKADES, Selected Teas, Pure Coffees and Spices, WILL H. FREEMAN, Notary Public, Wichira Tipacnn was in thp citv ves- Aimco uaa DKlll uut lu tuu uicimcu i completion as rapiuiy as me weaiuer rtuvw. pewmc iu uauc, and bespeak for them a liberal share terday in the interest of that excel- an PPeal for aid for will permit. Executes Legal "Work of all kinds neatly, lent journal.

a correspondent of the Attica The late rains have developed sev- offi a aestrovCd hv tho bulletin, commenting upon the coun- promptly ana accurately. Also a full line of Blanks and Stationery. Office at my residence, JPJL3nrTT ZET-SJfcT. eral new candidates. With one or nt.

I ty seat question, says: "Mr. Editor, which visited that the city on night I wish to speak once more on this of August 4th. The Times office two more good showers a large crop will be assured. was also badly wiecked, but the pub- county seat election and don't think ii ir, i. you will refuse us the chance.

I lislier is able Wl11 ref use TTUXrTk ATT Mrs. Emma Sylvester, wife of a to pull through without $0NSGRIAfe prominent business man of Argonia, assisiance. don't write just GMQIGE SREJRS AND MOLASSES, And a complete assortment of all goods usually kept in a first-class grocery store. HIGHEST MARKET PRICE PAID FOR COUNTRY PRODUCE. gFirst Door South of Leader Grand Avenue.

Freeport, Kansas. our own sentiments or those of our neighbors; I have FREEPORT, KANSAS. has been adjudged insane, and will -m acknowledge receipt of cata of public patronage. See ad. Success in business is attributed to many things, among which are, "close application," "the cash system," "fair dealing," courteous treatment of customers and many other things which we could mention, but liberal newspaper advertising all these arc but soap bubbles in a hail storm.

In our opinion a double quarter-column ad. will make a man and his business stay longer together in the enjoyment of prosperity than any other scheme that can be adopted. A merchant that will not advertise may get along nicely for a time, but sooner or later he will succumb to the pressure of enterprise and take a sorrowful stroll over the hill to the poor house, or fill lived in the county about nine years and in the eastern part as well as the western and know whereof we speak. Hair Cutting and Whisker Dyeing done logue of Bethany College and Nor- in the highest style of the art. The Fort Scott, Wichita West- mai Institute, of Lindsborg, Shop south of Bank, first door west of em pay car passed over the road yes- for the fifth academic year 1887-8.

T. B. Marsh's Office. terday making the regular monthly This is a christian institution, having settlement with the employes. for its ODject the liberal education As to old man bulldoze, he is not dead, but is living in Anthony.

The majority do not and have not ruled Harper county for the past nine years. J. B. Stout and W. C.

Barnes, of of both sexes, and although only Bluff City, and Mr. Snapp, of At- five years old is the largest and City Livery Stable, FREEPORT, KANSAS. The majority are without a doubt in tica, were among tne callers at jlhe i stronaest institution ot learning in One of the largest and best equipped I Leader headquarters Thursday. I Central Kansas. Fall term opens stables in Southern Kansas.

First-class favor of settling this matter. A county the age of Harper should have a permanent county seat w-ith the proper buildings for the same, There will be services at the church September 1 5th. Pioneer Drug Store. PURE IDIiTJ-G-S, MEDICINES CHEMICAIS in this city on Sunday evening next, Attention is directed to the card, a suicide's grave. Kiowa Herald.

at the usual hour, conducted by Rev. in another column, of J. A. Lund rigs furnished, with or without drivers, at reasonable rates. J.

S. WHITE SON, Proprietohs. Wm. Moore, Manufacturer of and not be hiring offices for the county officers nor sending prisoners F. M.

Romine. All are cordially druggists, of Harper. These MARRIAGE LICENSES. Since our last report marriage li gentlemen have had many years ex- to other counties for safe keeping. perience in their line of business Harper offers these buildings free of and lw fair and honorable dpalinrr I .1 it.

t. censes have been issued to the fol- 1 cnarge iu uie uuumj, uuv 11 wc 1 jowjn(y parties invited. Hon. Jacob Stotler has discontinued the publication of the Emporia Globe and will return to Wellington where he still has a controlling interest in the Press. Harness, Saddles, Bridles, SmcIa tug.

satisfactory trade. Their stock con- the county seat, why let tnem say so sists of everything to be found in a hy the ballot and help build these colored, of Bluff City rocrnlatpd nrnontorp. and tnpir I 0 I 1 drugstore and their Boots, Shoes, freeport, kan. Repairing a Specialty. Please call and see me, and I will try to I I TT4: A nthony.

A uewspaper man who does more prices are as low as the lowest. C. G. of Bluff City, was in town yesterday greeting old friends and acquaintances. He says Stohrville is for Harper for the than a fair share of work for his When in Harper give them a call C.

W. Johnson and Miss Rosa Thomas, of Barber county. please you. and be convinced of the truth of our town is a lunatic. Newspaper men ought to do as much, dollar for dol 53SHOP WEST OF BANK.

assertions. From Anthony Enterprise. T. B. Marsh, one of Freeport's lar, as other men, and not a lick county seat by a large majority.

Freeport had many rivals for the Elsewhere in these columns will be found the card of Wilson SILAS HENDRIX, more without pay. If you ask the raost influential citizens, was a visi- grocer for a pound of sugar, telling tor to the county seat Thursday. BLACKSMITH foundry and machine shop, but our superior natural advantages and the Baumstark, of Harper, dealers in hardware, stoves, implements, etc. him it is for your mother-in-law's The Freeport Leader appears enterprise and liberality of our This firm is too well known to the tea, ne enarges you ior anu ujou ims yeeh. auur a iu hku awvua- zens secured foT us the coveted prize.

STATIONERY, IGAIRS 1BA Paints, Oils and Varnishes, di-ajueotd id yes AND ALL ARTICLES USUALLY KEPT IN A FIRST CLASS DRUG STORE. C3FTrescriptions accurately compounded day or night by an experienced Pharmacist. Office of Dr. Vax Valkenbueg. GIVE US A CALL.

people of Harper county to need any ask the printer for a paper to "send occasionea oy tne eauor w. takinsr of two weeks. sel, a holiday introduction from us. Suffice to say to a friend," if he doesn cnarge FREEPORT, KANSAS. Repairing in iron and wood work promptly attended to.

H0RSESH0EIXG A SPECIALTY. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Shop opposite G. B. Shaw Lumber Yard.

they carry one of the largest stocks of you for it he ought to. Ink and The paper looks none the worse for the recreation of the editor and we suppose he has had a milk and honey time during his vacation. Mr. Hermon Tatgenhorst, of Wichita, was looking after his property interests in this city yesterday. Mr.

T. recently purchased some choice lots here and is more than satisfied paper cost money. i.x. goods to be found west of Kansas City and are selling at prices which defy competition, which, together with the fact that they are very liberal advertisers, accounts for the with his investment. We are in receipt of the Kansas Freeport has voted bonds in the sum of $2,000 for- a tew school house.

The proposition carried by a vote of 57 to 12. The site will be selected and work commenced as TEACHERS' EXAMINATION. The next regular teachers examination will be held at Anthony, in the school building, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 2d and 3rd, 1887, A Crop and Weather Bulletin for the iarge patronage bestowed upon them, month ending July 31st, 1887, for When needing anything in their line which our thanks are due to Major i VOu to look throush their soon as the bonds can be negotiated. A.

MILLER, House Mover, FREEPORT, KAN. All orders receive prompt attention. Charges reasonable and 8atis faction guaranteed. commencing promptly at 8 o'clock preeport raay be slow in some things j. iictchixso, but when it comes to educational a.

m. Wm. Sims, secretary of the state mammoth stock and learn prices be- Co- Sunt, matters she is all right. fore going elsewhere. board of agriculture..