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LOCAL AND Church Directory of Peru Preaching every two weeks Peru 10:30 n. Valley, 9:30 p. Cana Center. 8:00 p. Jonesburg, 10:30 a.

1.: Chantangua Springe, 8:30 11.: Fly Stone. Creek Sabbath supplied school by every Rev. Sabbath at Peru, 9:30 n. Cana Vulloy. 2 p.

Center 10:00 a. Joncaburg, 9:0 1. ml. 1. 0.

0. F. Porn Lodge No. 106. Meeting every Saturday night.

J. W. MoRns, N. Cr. S.

T. HARTZELL. R. S. TIME TABLE OF THE CHICAGO, KANSAS WESTERN PERU.

KANSAS. SAIL PASSENGER. Going 7.50 p. 111. Going 7.52 at.

m. Freight, carries passengers. Going .9.30 p. 111. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Going ...1.25 p. m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Denver Memphis Atlanilo R' Operated by the Fitzgerald-Mallory construction Co. Time table No.

5. Chetopa division. To take effect 7. n. m.

Saturday, Nov. 21, 1880. GOING WEST. No. 3 Mail and Accom.

arrives at Peru ...7:20 p. m. GOING EAST. Mail and Accom. leaves Peru 7:80 a.

m. Travelers and all wishing to avail themselves of the advantages of these trains, will find this a safe and well managed route. It makes connections with trains for St. Louis and for Texas at Chetopa, and no delay will be experienced by the traveling public. At last we are to have a good 'Hotel in Peru.

W. R. Stephenson is a live merchant and sells cheap. F. Keefer has well assorted stock of general merchandise.

A stock of Winchester Rifles on hand at C. 11. INGLEPIRLD. For cheap boots and shoos, call on R. Stephenson with your cash and get a good bargain.

Pro. Larking says that the work, on the coal shaft, will not begin before March 1st 1887. Call on Fred Thomae for Christmast goods. Toys, Toylet cases, myrors, Stereoscopie views Good Gracions! Just call at Keefer and see the Christmas goods. Mugs, Caps, vases or any thing to please you.

Shot guns and Winchester Rifles for sale by C. H. INGLEFIELD. M. L.

Elliott has some of the finest silver mounted harness in this part of the State. Call and see Matt. F. Keefer is a live merchant, he will sell goods cheap for cash or will trade for anything he can use. Give him a call When you are looking for harness, saddles, collars, whips, or anything pertaining to the trade, call at Elliott's new shop, in Peru.

C. H. Inglefield has been appointed agent for the Adams Express at Peru and is now ready to do any business. in that line. entrusted to him.

On our trip, last week, we made the acquaintance of conductor Shipp, of the regular passenger train on the C. K. W. Mr. Shipp's home is in Ottawa, Kan.

Another battle was fought near Peru, by two railroad men, on lasting Monday, Which resulted in one sore head, and a short walk of the attacting party. Let 'em fight. Grandpa Wilson, an old and much respected gentleman, living a short distance south of here, has kindly sent to this office several London news papers, for which we take this method to thank him. The Rev. Josiah Davis, will preach at the Christian church in Peru, on next Sunday at 2:30 p.

m. and probably in the evening of the same day. Mr. Davis is a Universalist and is said to be an able preacher. The coming Kansas Legislature had just as well make up its mind first as last to give the State a prohibiory liguor law that will prohibit.

The people demand such legislation and will not be satisfied with no half way measure. Mr. Buel of the Santa Fe railroad, at Peru, has been instructed to sell pasengers tickets for round trips at reduced rates of fair; selling, on Dec. 23rd to Dec. 25th 1886 inclusive, and Dee.

30th 1886 to January 1st 1887 inclusive, tickets limited to Jan. 3rd 1887 for return. These tickets can only be sold to points not more than 200 miles distant. OBITUARY. DESTIE OF FATHER JAMS P.

TAYLOR Died on Dee. 17th '86 at W. B. his brother, on North Cana, Chan- wagon this state, of double Prost. monin.

Father Taylor was among solilere on norch Cana, nad was whitely known. The sickness, whieh resulted in death. was a nature, until a Tow days of his decease when a severe type of pneumonia. He was advanced in age, but not ho a was concientions christian and had been a class leader in the M. E.

church for many years. having beet appointed to that position when the first Methodist was organized in lioward county, which la now Chanel taugun, and continued to lead his class until his death. period of sixteen years. He was resigned to the will of the Master during his sickness; just before ho died, he said to his faithful wife and never spoke again. The funeral services was conducted by the Rev.

J. I. Strain and father Roeord. The Masonie, brethern paid the proper of respect to his remains and showed forth their belief in living principle of man and thoir "trust in God." Died Dec. 12.

'80, Joseph M. Alford, at his home Cana valley. Mr. Alford was born in Wyth county. Nov.

20th, 1835, and was married May 12th. 1858 to her, who now mourns his departure and who was his constant companion through life. He was a member of the M. E. church, haying joined in 1861, and lived a consistant life in that connection till his.

denth. They moved to Davis county. in 1869 where they lived until Oct. 1876 when they came to Chanta county. Kas.

Mr. Alford was riek out a few days, of Pneumonia, which terminated in death: he was resigned to his death and said to his pastor "All is well," I have commended my family to the care of God, and then prayed "Lord Jesus close my The funeral services was conducted by Rev. J. Il. Strain.

We offer our sympathy to the bereaved family, and many friends join us in so doing." Kittie Smith. wife of S. M. Smith died at her fathers S. R.

Eveland cast of Jonesburg Dec. 19 1886. She had been a sufferer for some time with consumption. She united with the M. E.

church in Feb. 1885 in which she lived an acceptable member until her death. The funeral service conducted by Rev. J. H.

Strain, and her body intered in the Eicado cemetry. The bereaved friends have the sympathy of her many friends. A RAIL. ON THE TRACK OF THE C. K.

W. Ry. As the train was going East, on last Monday morning, the engine ran onto la fence rail, which had been placed on the track by unknown parties. The obstruction was in a and about half way between old Elgin and Chantauqua Springs. The rail, or piece of timber, vras not of sufficient strength to derail the Engine, but when the engine struck the rail was broken in two pieces and the train passed safely by.

Now is it possible that we have people, or men, who did that thing, living in this county; but we are informed that this is the second time, in, or about the same place, that such obstructions have been placed on that track. If this was done by any one for the purpose of wrecking the train, surely they are not fit to live; if it was done for fun, the parties, if apprehended will probably have their in a coal shaft in some other locality. Go to Stephenson's fo your floor. He sells cheap for cash. On last Sunday we, together with wife, Mrs.

Johnson and Mrs. M. J. Griffith of Peru, visited the home and farm of Mr. J.

J. Stearns, about three miles south of here. We found Mr. Stearns and wife very lively. and very social people.

They have an interestfamily of little girls. Mr. Stearns is one of our scientific farmars and keeps al good lot of cattle, horses and hogs on his farm. He has been engaged, the past two months in improving his facilities for sheltering stock and will soon be in good shape for general stock raising. We called at the Burress restaurant and found him well supplied with a fine assortment of fancy candies, of every imaginable kind.

All for the boys and presents for the girls, now and when the holidays come. He also keeps cigars and tobacco, bread and cakes, cheese and crackers. The best pies can be had there and the best board in town at 64.00 per week. The best fare for travelers at the usual rates. Call and see.

try and be convinced. There has been established at this place, offices for the Adams and Pacific Express but it is to be remembered that Mr. Buel, at the Santa Fe Depot, is the agent for the Wells Fargo press co. This is the first Exress office opened here and the agent has given general satisfaction, the co. is a ble co.

and should be patronized. Go to F. Thomaes to buy your Boots Shoes. CHRISTMAS. patron, Saint of The He said to have been Bishop of Myra, and to have ailed in the year The young was universally taught revear him, ace.

and the popular fiction which represents him as bearer of presents to children on Christmas eve is well known. Ho the Santa Claus, (or Kinas) of the Dutch. Sc Nicholas is said to have supplied destitute maidens with marriage portions by secretly leaving money at their window, and as his day occurad before Christmas, he thus was made the purveyor of the gifts of the season to children in Flanders and Holland who put out their shoes or stockings in the confideuce that Santa Klaus, as they called him. will put in a prize for good conduet before morning. Another legend describes the Saint 118 having brought three murdered children to life again: land this rendered him the putron of boys, especially of school boys.

It has been custom, long established. in Holland, to observe Christmas, and a week between that. day and the first day of January, as a day of great rejoicing and five days following Christmans ad holidays, or rest from work. Probably, no people on earth enjoy these festivals as much as do the people of Holland. They go great tances (to them great) six or eight miles, with band sleds, loaded with presents, to give and leave with others.

of countrymen. They go in parties and when they come to the house, of a friend of any their party, they call out Christmas gift. and if they thus ask gift first they fret something as a gift, but if the poople in the house call Chrirtmas gift first they get a gift from the visiting party. Their glee and rejoicing are unbounded. Of course the above describes the poorer Hollanders.

The rich give gifts of grent value and are hauled by teams. In Germany Christmas is 21 day of great festivities and many very valuable gifts are made on that day. Many of the customs of Holland are practiced among the German people. The customs of the Germans have been introduced into this country by the people of that country settling among us, but the early Dutch settler of New York continued to observe their (home custom) in Amerien. Other countrymen bring their customs with them and we, native Americans, have the several customs mixed, and in practice.

The slaves, of the south, in the days of slavery was always given from Christmas to New Years day, as, holiday and they enjoyed it mensly." Their savings, though small, was spent on Christmas, for on that day all was given passes, to enable them to pass the "Patrole" and they enloved 11 comparative freedom. They would and dance, and sing, give gifts to their children Many of them had wives on a different plantation, from the one they belonged on, and at Christmas they were permitted to remain with their women and children several days, a privilege much enjoyed by them. It is our custom to prepare a "Christmas tree" and hang our gifts upon it, gather there and enjoy a social treat while the gifts are being distributed, as per direction found on the gift. We quite often, haye: Claus." One who represents some very old, and odd being, who is supposed to go everywhere the same evening and give gifts to children, or rather the little ones allowed to think so Many spend Christmas eye in dancing and general enjoyment. All are supposed to have a dinner on Christmas, and all should "Rejoice and be glad," for it is the day that we celebrate the birth of the Lord." A GRAND ENTERTAINMENT.

By the pupils of the Peru school, will be given at the Christian church Jan. 7th, 1887. Admittance fee, 25 cts, for all over 12 years of age, children 15 cts. Proceeds to go toward furnishing the church house. Every body come.

PROGRAMME. Music. Lines for an exhibition. Recitation, Wilber Thayer. Good use of Money, (Dilogue.) Recitation, by Claud Morris.

Music. An Infallible Sign, (Dilogue.) Recitation, by Maggie Keefer. Recitation, by Ely MeKinney. Tableau, Est One. Music.

Cinderella. (Dilogue.) Recitation, by Mary Wren. Select Rending, by Mrs. Annie Tanksley. Music.

Exercising an Evil Spirit, (Dilogue.) Recitation by Chester Inglefield. Tableau, Blue Beards Wives. Essay, by Rose Norris. Practical Life Lesson, (Dilogue.) Recitation by Blanche Stearns. Witches in the (Dilogue.) Closing Speech, by David Stafford.

Mrs. Annie Tanksley, Pricilla Harmon, Committee. Nannie Libbey. Mr. T.

J. Wimer. our genial station agent, at the D. M. A.

railroad here. is now fitted up for business. His pot is a nice structure, as well as comfortable quarters. Mr. Wimer is an old settler of Labette county this state.

He is the agent, here, for the Pacific Express Co. Go to for your sugars, The best I. augar 10 the for 21.00. W. It.

Stephenson received, ned has now on sale, a fine lot of men and clothing. Also ladies clonks. Mr. Buel line received tieketx and will ba ready to sell the same some time in the first of Jan. 1887.

to all points not only on the C. K. W. but on all points that travelers are likely to want. This In as it should be.

The public will And Mr. Buel a genial fellow and one who will give all information in his posesion, if asked. Come and see him. PROGRAM. Of a concert to be given by the M.

E. Sabbath School. at Pera Dec, 24th. commencing 6 o'clock P. at Sahool house.

Prayer. Opening Address. Greeting. The Sabbath Day. Beautiful Home.

Edward. Christmas. Unfortunate Scholar. Bids us Shine. Select to do Right.

Verse. Select one pair of Stockings to knit to-night. Representations of the Seasons. Admittance. 10 eta.

for all over 10 yours of age. If you have not already provided reading matter for your family for the succeeding year. do not delay it longerThis is an age of progress and improvement, and the newspapers are the neknowledged educational means. Don't be so penurions as compel your family to grow up in ignorance in order save a few dollars. Twelve dollars per year, or less than 25 cents per week will provide the entire family with wholesome newspaper and magazine reading.

and it wil be the best investment a family can make. And, first of all do not negleet to read and pay for your local and county paper. It speaks for your county and town in distant States. It encourages you to fro forward and prosper, it brings to you the news of county and State, in which you are more interested than in allelse. It 1s your duty to read and pay for it.

Don't do as some, sponge its reading by borrowing from a more interprising neighbor. The best lots in the town of Peru Kansas, for sale by Matt. Elliott. These lots are in A. J.

Norris's addition, and are offered at low prices, with a rebate to purchaser if he will build on same. Call at M. L. Elliott's harness shop, where you will see the platt and get prices. oct7tf.

FOR SALE. TOWN LOTSI CALL at MATT. ELLIOTT'S Harness Shop and get your pick. He WILL SHOW YOU THE PLATT, Prices, Rebate for building, and the lots. HE WILL SELL YOU SOME OF THE BEST BUSINESS OR RESIDENT Lots in Peru.

The rebate is only good. for fifteen months after the 15th of October, 1886. A. J. Norris, CEDAR FALLS, IOWA.

Watson Brooks, REAL ESTATE AND Insurance Agents. OFFICE WITH THE TIMES OFFICE Will advertise and sell, for reasonable pay, any and all real estate left with with us. Special attention given to the payment of Taxes, Peru ansas HARDWARE. Both Shelf and Heavy. Consinting of Building Material, Nails, Locks A Nice Assorted Stock of Tin Ware.

C. M. INGLEFIELD. PERU KANSAS, F. KEEFER.

PERU KANSAS. Dealer 111 Dry Goods, Grocerie, Boots, Shoes, Queensware, Caned Goods and an Endless Variety of Notions. Thanking the public for past patronage, I Invite you to call and examine my Stock before purchasing elsewhere. F. Keefer.

This Space is Reserved FOR J. R. BLAIR, Dealer in Fancy and Staple Groceries, Canned Goods, HAVANA KANSAS W. R. STEPHENSON Dealer in General Merchandise, Clothing, Hats, Caps Boots Shoes PERU, KANSAS..