Stafford Courier from Stafford, Kansas • 1

VOLUME I. STAFFORD, KANSAS, MAY 7, 1903. Entered January SO, IKV1 at Stafford. Kitnsns. as second-eluss inuitcr, under Act of Cunitress of Muroh 3, lsru, NUMBER 21, FIRST CAME OF THE SEASON.

Were Not Appreciated. THERE ARE MANY CASES ANNUAL CONVENTION. An Oklahoma editor thus acknow Stafford Ball Team Defeats Neola In ledges a call from a serenading party the Inltal Game. As we sank to slumber their voices DOCKET fOR MAY TERM OF COURT IS A LARGE DIME. STAFFORD COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL sounded far and faint in the distance The Stafford baseball team went ASSOCIATION.

the farther away the fainter and down to Neola Sunday.afternoon and USE Eatwheat Breakfast Food sweeter the cadence of their harmony played the first game of the season, An Interesting Prof ram has been Pre until the sound died nwav like the defeating the Neolas by the close score of 9 to 8. squealing of pigs smothered under a pared and a Good Meeting Is Expected. The annual convention of the Staf straw stack." The game started out pretty brisk and the prospect seemed good for a Mr. Jones was Liberal. ford county Sunday School Association large, juicy score, but after the sefr AND One Criminal and Thirty-Nine Civil Cases on the List-Will be a Busy Session.

The May term of the district court which convened in St. John Tuesday has rather a long docket to dispose of. Only one criminal case is up, however that of the State vs. Johnson McMillan, in which the defendant is charged with assault upon Miss Mary Corley. County Attorney Hardy Sayre will represent the state and llobert Garvin A Missouri newspaper tells of a man ond inning the boys settled down to named Jones, a newcomer, having de play ball and both teams were'repeat posited $100 in the pastor's salary box edly retired to the field without ad one Sunday recently.

The preacher Yankee Pancake Flour. ding a run to their list. asked why he was so generous and he said that he had just engaged in busi The game opened with Stafford at the bat. E. Kitlin was in the box for will be held in the M.

E. church, St John, Kansas, Friday and Saturday May 22 and 23, Following is the program: MORNING SESSION. 10:00 Devotional Services led by Rev. R. A.

Dadisman, St. John. 10:30 Symposium on life of Paul. 1st. Preparation for his work, Rev.

A. E. Goodman, St. John. ness in the town and wanted to help Neola and W.

Nelson handled the big along the cause. Then the preacher mitt. W. Kitlin, the left handed twirl announced that he would surely pat er, pitched the last four innings. For ronizo Mr.

Jones and asked all the SOLD IN BULK ONLY. AT VOL'R GROCERS. the hohie team the battery was com congregation who would do likewise to stand up. The whole congregation posed of Ben Hargett, pitcher, and Will Youstler, catcher. In the eighth 2nd Summary of results of his arose aud the preacher then asked Mr.

inning Tom Cooper succeeded Hargett Jones what his business was, and he replied, "I'm a saloon keeper." and Mike Hawk succeeded "i oustler. "Will Allen made the only home run work, Rev. M. Tidball, Stafford. 3rd The leadings of the Holy Spirit in his life, A.

A. Munn, Green Ridge. 4th General Discussion. Coe-Hullhorst Nuptials. On Wednesday May (1th, Palmer W.

of this city and T. W. Mosely of St. John will conduct the defence. A number of Stafford people are in attendance as witnesses and many others are attending the trial.

The case is attracting a great deal of interest. Following is a list of the civil cases: The Hill Investment Co. vs. The Johnson Loan and Trust Co. Luther E.

Gray vs. John A. Rupert. J. McD.

Martin vs. Francis R. Evans. Alice Gooing vs. P.

T. Gooing. The Kansas Grain Co. vs. C.

N. Waters, treasurer, et al. The Hill Investment Co. vs. James D.

Bickford, et al. Jacob Long vs. N. Davidson et al. Milton McCune et al vs.

Bessie Stoekle. Clara J. Humphrey vs. Frank Cue, of Pratt, and Miss Evaleen llull- 11:30 Words of greeting to the con YOUR BREAKFAST CofToe should bo just so, quality and in flavor. Now this will always be the case if you nro a habitual usor of our LINE OF BULK COFFEES.

norst, or Piano, were united in mar vention from State Secretary J. H. Engle, Abilene. riage at the Piano Baptist church. Pulmer Coe grew to manhood in Staf 11:40 Presentation of credential cards, during the game.

A number of grand stand plays were made, among them being a fly catch by McCurdy after a long run over the sand hills. Dick Mershon umpired the game. A large number of people went out from town, the day being fine. The game came near ending abruptly after the seventh inning over a little misunderstanding between a member of the home team and a rather pert spectator. The latter was hastily put to the bad ford county and is well known to nearly everyone in the county.

Ik taught school here' for a number of "BLANK'S" has no equals. puponor and fow You try it and do- years, but is now in the railway mail service. Miss Hullhorst is the daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hull I by the marvelous dexterity of the for horst, also pioneer residents of the county, and is a well known and popular young lady.

The young people have the best cido for yourself. The prico is 15-18-30-25 cents per pound and it is all selected for Strength and Flavor. 1 In Seasonable Goods wo are always in line. And if you will look into this matter your Ihink Account will begin to grow. "DROP IN ON US." A.

B. PEACOCK, Stafford, Kansas. wishes of many friends. mers "dukes' and after a free-for-all chewing match in which nearly every body joined, quiet was again restored and the game proceeded. The trouble was no doubt caused by the effervescing enthusiasm of an irresponsible personwho received a great deal more attention than should have been ac Shrawner et al.

Paul It. Nagle vs. Robert Card well et al. George W. Leitnervs.

Emma Leitner. Arch Campbell vs. J. Melvin Adams al. L.

R. Cook et al vs. The Minneapolis Thrashing Machine Co. Paul R. 'Nagle et al vs.

The Guarantee Trust Co. et al. Paul R. Nagle et al vs. Jacob Fike et al.

F. C. Yoxing vs. Abram P. Mattin et enrollment and assignment of delegates and visitors.

AFTERNOON SESSION. 2:00 Devotional and Song Service led by Rev. E. L. McNeil, Macks ville.

2:30 Normal Drill, "The Great Teacher," State Secretary Engle 3:00 Paper, "Religion in the Home," Mrs. Addie Stewart, Stafford. 3:13 Written reports of County Officers, Department Superintendents and District Presidents. Appointment of committees and announcements. 4:00 Paper, "The Sunday School Workers' High Calling," Mrs.

Beck, St. John. Executive Committee meeting with District Presidents. EVENING SESSION. 8:00 Song and Devotional Service, Rev.

F. A. Hodwell, Stafford. Thimble Party. A thimble party was given last Thursday afternoon from thivo to live o'clock at the homo of S.

C. Turner in honor of Mr. Turner's neices, Misses Mahle and Bessie Turner of Sterling. The guests were given an opportunity al. corded.

The rooters became too per-sonalin their remarks and a little list work was required to restore normal and proper conditions. The Neola ball players are all right and it is hoped that a return game may be pulled off here sometime in the near future. A game with Pratt will pro John Stafford et al vs C. C. Tayler et al Stafford, to display their dexterity with the needle upon bits of fancy work with which they were furnished, and all report an enjoyable time.

Those present were: S. Ophelia R. Peters et al vs. E. DYKES HOSPITAL, Kansas.

Misses Mary Corley, Myrtle Davis, Myrtle Lallue, Etta Bonner, Bertha Address, "The Bible and Literature," State Secretary J. If. Eugle. SECOND DAY, OTOrtTTINit HHMSIOK. MeCoriniek, ISfellie Sims, Edna Smiley, Agues Rankin, Inches, Jennie Feu and Certio Sutton.

The Misses Turner returned Saturday to their home in Sterling. bably be arranged before long. The teams lined up as follows: STAFFORD. NEOLA. W.

Nelson Hurwatt 10. Kitjla Hawk 1st base Cuthrfe C'lynt! Slid base K. Nelson HridweU. 3iu base Mi'nitt I'ooi Mari'u A linn 1. H'lnion Prentice C.

Kitlin McUurily Hiiv.lt 1 1 1 Drever et al. Maria A. Porter vs. "WYE. Porter.

L. M. Taylor vs. Ceo. B.

Oldham etal. H. F. Sutton vs. Geo.

XV. Marshall et al. F. J. Bcn.iootw vs.

J. I'. Heed. Henry Bordevviok vs. Sophia Bov-dewick.

John B. Whitecraft vs. J. J. O'Con-' nell et al.

Fred Krey vs. Abe Parsons et al. Fred W. Abnert vs. Lena Ahnert.

Paul R. Kugio et al vs. W. B. Ken-ball.

Francis E. Miller vs. C. W. Shutter etal.

Jacob Hnish vs. John Clyuoet al. Sell BoL'hme vs. Ffl Charles E. Tidd vs.

K. Grimes. 1 -Jennie L. Moore eUil Mary Jane Strov.c et al. Mab'nda K.

Ilonhuin vs. Lewis A. Hall et al. JohnStephans vs. Irwin JI.Degering.

Geo. AY. Eousnian vs. The Lulu Valley Town 'o. David 8 tier vs.

Ja. Steon. F. C. young vs.

J. S. 1'. Gordon. 1 i- I i Frcm a Cat Scraic'i Prayer Service for the conversion of tlio children in our Sunday Schools, led by N.

i Sla fl'orri. Children's nitcting, ('(inducted by .1. If. Kile. Some of 1h3 common errors UKtde S.

S. teachers, Stead-jiiai) "AU1U, Antrim. ion, I' by Ceo. Hall, Oi ii! I-, from Superintendent I.OS. Music Study Club Meets.

The Music Study Club met Monday evening at the home of Miss Wary Ncgley. Two new members were taken into' the club, Miss Elsie Magill and Charles. This was regular election night but tint election was postponed for four wicks. The next regular meet ing will be held a 4 'J 11 on fie arm, to th b-n n. a sore or boil Hael Salve is qui i'lLT Vw'i'h Jl.ti-l Ha worst sort of a Witch cure.

In buy-e. be particular is the salve that, i. A 1 scar. i-' ui.d I invcilll 1' l( sec'iii-e Uonie to vet DeWiifs -thi-, i heals wil'iKut li a ing cilic for Mi'id. Ueedln prol.ruiUng piles.

Baugh. Tuesday night, May at the home of J. 1). Sandifer. At this nn -cling it Is expected that Miss Susie BaJlinger of Hutchinson will bo present and take itching Id by.O.

li part in the program. Miss Da) linger ft a. '4. -A 1 Li 1. AiU.

i '41 11:30 was awarded iirst prize in the students' piano contest at the Hutchinson Jubilee, She is an accomplished musician and will add greatly to the interest of the program. The following program was rendered: Piano duet, Misses Jaquetta and Valeda Downing; reading, Mrs. Van Deinun; piano duet, Mrs. Van Deman and Mrs. Carey; reading, Rev.

Parkinson; piano solo, Miss Helen Scott; vocal duet, Mr. and Mrs. Parkinson. Stllliv (f t'-e Lr-son? Hew C. K.

Mi.rjiliy. Seward. Discussion, by F. E. Lincoln.

The best general helps for the teachers' preparation of the lesson, J. II. Eutfle. A FTKRNf ION SESSION. Devotional, I.

S. Lewis, Sr. St. John. Reports from the Parsons State Convtntion.

Paper, "What Can be Done to Make the Children in the Sunday Schools Interested In the I tegular Church Services? Miss Jessie Carter, Macksville. Discussion, Mrs. S. C. Turner, Stafford.

THIS is a private hospital undei' the inaungomont of Dr, P. Ill Dykes. It is modern in every particular and ofl'erstlio liOHt uccommodatioiis obtainable anywhere. Dr. Dykes has his offico in tlio building and jiatients receive his constant personal attention.

Doctors desiring hospital accommodations for their patients may bring thorn here and treat them personally. Address, J. P. II. DYKES, M.

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AGENT 2:40 Missouri Pacific Locals. Bound trip rate to Indianapolis, one fare plus $2. Tickets sold June 7 to i) inclusive, good to return Iluutnl Table. Oriuii.eu Sunday School Work, Sparks, St. John.

Closing Devotional Services. 3:50 Have You Examined J. b. LA ABLE, Pres. F.

D. LARABLB, Vice Pres. F. S. LARABLfc, Cashier.

THE FARMERS BANK, A PRIVATE BANK. We solicit Hie accounts of Farmers, Stockmen, Merchants and others, and offer superior facilities for the transaction of business. TELEPHONE H. Attention Comrades. There will be a special meeting of Henry Hopkins Post No.

301, G. A.R. on Saturday, May l(i, 1903. Important business will come before the Post preparatory to the annual encampment to be held at McPherson May By Order of Commander. Those Black Stockings at the CYCLONE? They are the kind that look fine, the kind that wears.

They don't cost any more than a poor grade. Those Underskirts Revival Meetings. The meetings being conducted at the Christian church by Elder G. Al-ford are progressing nicely and much interest is manifested. A large audience has greeted the speaker each evening.

Elder Alford is a pleasing speaker and his sermons are replete with pointed object lessons and apt illustrations. It is hoped that arrangements may be made to secure hira permanently for this charge. until June 18th, Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly, tickets one fare plus 50 cents for round trip. Tickets sold July 4 to 8 inclusive, return limit July 20. One fare for the round trip plus $2 to St.

Louis June 16, 17. Return limit June 22. G. A. R.

meeting. SanFrancisco, round trip. Tickets sold Aug. 5 to 14 inclusive. Return limit Oct.

15. Colonist one way rate to Billings and intermediate points, 115.00. Helena, Montana, Ogden, Utah and intermediate points, $20.00. Spokane, Washington, Portland, Oregon, Tacoma and Seattle, Washington, $25.00. Tickets sold April 30, to June 15 Inclusive.

Stop-overs allowed. Colonist rate to California $25.00. One way tickets on sale April 30th to June 15th. Round-trip rate Lou Angeles, California, $45.00. Tickets sold May 3-12-13-14-15-10-17-18.

Return limit July 15, 1003. Stop-overs allowed. Home-seekers tickets sold to points on Mo. Pacific in Indian territory, also certain points In Arkansas, one fare plus $2.00 for May 5-10, June 9-1H, Return limit 21 dayg. Pi Downing, Agentr A Little Early Riser at the CYCLONE are made from a fine quality of Mercerized Italian cloth.

Workmanship is fine, and they are being sold from to $3 each. now and then, at bedtime will cure constipation, biliousness and liver troubles. De Witt's Little Early Ris Lost the Boat. The Bucklin Banner has for some time been kicking about a mud hole which is allowed to exist in front of the office. Last week it presented the following tale of woe: Our street ferry boat got loose from its fastenings in front of the office Wednesday forenoon and floated down the swift current of the stream.

About fifteen minutes after the boat had disappeared from sight and gone rushing on to the bottomless depths of a raging sea, thirty-nine passengers approached us with the full legal tender to pay the fare for rowing him across Main stre2t to the butcher shop. Just our luck, they all retained their fires and a warn the stream. A REPUTATION For undeviating reliability That is what this firm intends to build for itself. In order to attain and maintain this we realize that our goods must be at least a little better for the same money than other people handle. That's why we inake all our harness ourselves.

VVhen we talk about our harness w6 know all about them because we did make them. Remember us CAREY BROS. Leathersmiths. ers are the famous little puis tnat cure by arousing the secretions, mov ing the bowels gently, yet effectually, and giving such tone and strength to the glands of the stomach and liver that the cause of the trouble is removed entirely, and if their use Is con When you are looking for Bargains in any line of Merchandise you can find them at The Cyclone Store fort CO, tinue 1 a few days, there will be ho he turj of the complaint. Sold by Oi ti nigh..