Neodesha Independent from Neodesha, Kansas • 1

Q--ltuCo M-cV- se.cc.Lcr (J OA II NEODESHA, FRIDAY, OCTOBERS, 1888. 1.50 PER YEAR. VOL. NO. 47.

Confectioneries, cigars and lunches at De Ford's resturant. east side. Tea, coffee and sugar, clean and fresh, always on hand at McLeans. Look out for the coal fiend. The campaign of 1888 will soon begin.

Milk shake at Sackett's restaurant The old reliable Wichita flour at Baldwin's Book-keeping blanks at Armstrong's book store. Cigars, candies, lunches, at Resturant, east side. LOCAL NOTES. Hats trimmed free at Curnutt Jo's millinery. Mrs.

Dr. Durrert has returned from her visit south. Standard groceries at lowest prices at Murphey Son's. School Books, School Books by A. McCausland Co.

Another snug frost, Wednesday morning, but no damage. Bring your produce to Murphey A Son, Coopers old stand. Use none but Brook Fall river flour: the best in the market. Buy the Lester boot, every pair warranted. I.

Bach Son. Charley Graves is spending a week in St. Louis. He left Wednesday. Dr.

Blakeslee goes to St. Louis the first of next week. He goes on business. Aca Smith, has now taken charge of bis school after a month with Prof. Thatcher.

Conductor Thorps house nears completion. It is a neat and roomy structure. Do you want a granulated sugar that can't be beat for quality or price? 3o to McLeans. Revs. Landis and McClung are in attendance of Presbetery in session at Iola, this week.

R. P. Carpenter made a short visit in Oswego, Tuesday He was at home again Wednesday. Frank Parker, a brother of John J. is in the city on a visit.

Mr. P's home is in Charleston, 111. Messrs Pellet Phillips, of Illin His, are holding. a series or meetings in the Congregational church, this week. rA nnmber of new pupils put in an apperance at the public school, Books, stationery and school sup plies by A.

McCausland Co. Miss Holbert, a sister of E. Hoi-bert. arrived from the west, Monday. The first frost of the season fell last night.

The damage done, if any, was. very slight. Mr. and Mrs. Winters are in St.

Louis this week, enjoying the festivities of the exposition. Several of the M. E. ladies participated in a quilting at the residence of Mrs. Mary Graham, west of town.

Mrs. Wm. Nichols and Mrs. Jo Pierce are in St. Louis this week, they went down in time, for the Veiled Prophets.

The opening of the Dramatlo Saon. A. L. Hill is very fortunate in hav ing the bright, emotional actress, Miss Etta Iteed, supported by the Stinaon Comedy Co. composed of such artists as Miss Alberta Lee, Miss Grace Warren, W.

E. Davis, N. L. Kenan, for the opening of the season at the city hall. The repertoire consists of the standard dramas of the day, coming right from the metropolitan cities of the east.

On Monday October 8, the opening bill will be "Lady Audley's secret" a beautiful drama in three acts, to conclude with the laughable farce of "Over the River, Charley." This company has the finest wardrobe of any company in the west. "Dead men tell ro tales, but live ones may," at city hall, Oct. 8. Reserve seat tickets for sale at Armstrong's Book High Sohool Items. The school la Increasing dally, flv new pupil being examined Monday.

Prof. Thatcher, Cramer, Miss Montgom- ery, and Hlaa Mack attended thtTesohe'r'a ai- oclatlon at Fredonia. Mr. Aca Smith, who hasbeen attending the hlghschoolforthepait three week baa taken charge of a school near New Albany. The rhetorical exercises or last Friday cod-aUted of aelect reading and the reading of the High School Journal.

It. 8. G. Altoona llama. Shnt the door.

Attend the concert, Saturday evening the 13th. Gordon Rlchardaon went to Buffalo Monday. Cyrn Campbell of Neodeiha, wa a vUItor In onrtown, Sunday latt. A Grand concert will be giTn at the Con- gregatlonal church Saturday evening Oct. 18th.

Everybody la invited. Mnsxrs. Brown. Loyd and Chamber (hipped a car-load of porker to Kama City, Wednesday. Arrangement are being perfected to run a special train from thl point to Neodesha the evening of October 16th, for the benefit of those wlshtmg to attend the Republican rally to beheld at that place.

It. N. Richardson our enterprising banker la having a vault built In the rear of the Cltlaen't Monday last. 1 his week ends the first month. Groceries at the right trices at Mo Leans.

Good, dry wood fo sale by Mono hon Young. School books covered free at Armstrong's book store. School books and supplies at Armstrong's book store. Wm. Kelly, of Clothe, spent Sunday with ihe At wood boys.

Buy the Giesecke boot mid pet the best for sale at J. Bauman Co. We give a written gtiHrrentee with ery pair of Lester boots. I. Bach Son.

Mrs. Cohee and babv left for a visit to her brother in Winfield, yesterday. It will pay you to take your butter, eggs and all produce to McLeans on 4th street -Dr. Hatcher was called to Fall River, Wednesday, on professional business. Everyone who has worn the.

Lester boot prounced it the best. 1. Bach Son. Brooks' roller patent flour is the best in the market. For sale by nearly every dealer in town.

Want to trade the best span of mules in wilson county, fiT a span of young mates. Inquire at this office. Go to J. Batiman Co. and get a pair of the celebrated Geisecko boot for the winter and keep your feet dry.

A review of the Rev. Landis' "first day" sermon was made in the tent as per announcement Tuesday evening. Chas." Shultz, Mo. Pacific agent at Bronson Botigbon county, is in the city on a visit to his mother, Mrs. Rev.

Height. Rube Wihon has been going the past few days with his jaw in a sling, all on account of a decayed molar. Look at our advertisement and be 6ure to take advantage of it. The best offer ever made in Neodesha. J.

Ban man Co. Dugald Stewart's harness appropriated by some unknown parties last Friday night. There is no clue to the trespasser. Monohon Young will sell fore quarters of beef for 4 cents per pound one half beef at 41 cents per pound. Remember, City Meat Market.

A. P. Ross is in Pueblo, at this writing. It is getting time of year when a fellow had better be hunting winter quarters in Kansas. There will be a soldiers and sailors reunion at Elk City on Oct.

11, 12 and 13, to which everyone is invited, at least it is so alledtred by the bills. fc Mrs. Houston returned, Tuesday, from her visit to Texas, and is now entertaining Miss Belle Montgomery, of Independence, who arrived the same day. Court adjourned, Monday until October 25th, when the judge will dispose of some cases and decide if a change of venue in the court house case can be granted. A portion of the old machinery of Brook's mill was taken to Cherry-vale, Monday.

Since putting in the roller process, Mr. B. has had some machinery to dispose of. Charley Ingram took a trip to Fredonia, Tuesday, and embraced the opportunity of attending a theatre by Stmson's Comedy Co. in Lady Aud-ley's secret." He says its good.

J. Bauman Co. apain monopolize a good deal of our apace. This is the last time this year, however, that we will allow them so much elbow room. Next week we will go back to our five columns of locals.

Mrs. A. C. Sperry and daughter Mable, left for Highland, 111., Wednesday, via St. Louis, where they will tae in the exposition.

Mrs. S. will pay an extended visit to her parents in Illinois. The agent of the Stinson Comedy Co. was here last Wednesday and assures us satisfaction.

Any person attending who 16 not satisfied will have his money refunded at the box office. The latest shape in bonnets at Curnutt Co's. Go to J. Bauman Co. for your fall suit and winter overcoat.

Glass and queenswara at Murphey Son's, successors to J. T. Cooper. Try one pair of Lester boots and you will have no other. I.

Bach Son. Goto McLeans for your groceries, and get clean new goods at the lowest living prices Use- none but Fall River Mills Roller Process Flour. The best on sale in Neodesha. To get the full value of your pro duce take it to McLeans, who carry he cleanest stock of groceries in town. m't fill to see Miss Etta Reed in "Lady Audley's secret" Monday night.

Tickets for sale at Arm strong oook store. Mr. and Mrs. W. F.

Sopher, and Mr. John and Mrs. Jo Morgan are in attendance of the Topeka G. A. R.

reunion, this week. Mrs. Henry Hopps Is in the city on a visit to friends and relatives. She came in from the west, -Tuesday, accompanied by her two children. The hour for morning services at tl-e Presbyterian church have been changed from 10:30 to 11 o'clock, This will give the constitutionally tardy an opportunity to get in in time for the collection.

Remember that from Oct. 1 to 6, J. Bauman Co. will sell dress goods at 20 per cent, less than regular prices which means much cheaper goods than any other house in town. If you want an auctioneer that can sell your property for more money than any other auctioneer in this or adjoining counties call on or address J.

V. Phillips Neodesha, and get your hills printed at' 'he Indkpbn dent office. Council meets next Tuesday evening. was at thin council that the water works problem was to be solved. If the water project falls' through with let us have light.

We need both but if we can't have one give us the other. Misses Kate Cramer.Montgoinery Rosa Mack and Kittfe Barton, tinder charge of Prof. Thatcher, attended the teachers institute at Fredonia, Saturday last. We were banded a report of the meeting but our crowded condition necessitate" its omission this week. Geo.

Burr, for vears agent for Adams express company, resigned his agency this week and Monday and Harry A. Armstrong was duly installed to represent Mr. Adams at The Adams in an uptown office, and is found in Armstrong's book store. A Mr. Ingalls, of Illinois, has been duly installed at the Mo.

Pacific depot to act as J. A. Barnard's assistant. Barnard has had double duty for a long time and fully realizes the blessings when showered on him. Ingalls is a fine young man and one whom we welcome to our midst.

J. Bauman returned from Kansas City, Tuesday, where he had been to meet his brother Max. The latter left the same day for St. Louis. Jake says the aforesaid Max will not be visible in Neodesha but assures all his old friends that he (Max) has gained fifteen pounds during his trip to the Old world.

Big preparations are being made for the Republican rally to be given here on the 16th. We have not been furnished with a programme nor requested to announce the same, but want to see a good crowd here and so will do a little gratuitous blowing, and start out by saying that the biggest time ever had in southeastern Kansas will be participated in right here. Some of the biggest, best and mos. eloquent speakers of the state will be present and kindle the patriotic fire in the hearts of the luke warm, wavering people who bang on the verge of the Union Labor grave. Preparations' are being extensively made and big delegations from all poitta are expected and, more than that, will be here.

J. L. Murphy Son will sell you good roasted coffee for 20 cents per pound. We are agents for the Lester Boot again this season. None better.

1 Bach Son. You will find the best selection of cloaks plush wrap and modjeskes at J. Bauman Co. Mrs. Ed.

Hoskins and children are visiting her parents in Severy. She left yesterday. Ewers White vas in the city, Wednesday, on official business connected with the sheriff's office. Standard groceries at cash prices If you want a bargain, go to Mc. Lean's and invest your money.

An M. E. Social at the residence of I.S. D-Ford, Wednesday evening, was highly enjoyed by a large crowd. Mr.

and Mrs. Taylor, of Oswego, were in the city over Sunday the guests of Mr. T's father B.E. Taylor, our jewler, A A-atch belonging to Francis Brooks was stolen from his pocket, Tuesday night while he was engaged in snoring. There is no clue.

The ball, last Friday evening in city hall proved a decided success. There were some sixty in attendance and enjoyed themselves to a late (or early) hour. Mrs. L. P.

Kirk Co. have just received a full supply of Butterick's Metropolitan patterns. If you desire a fashionable pattern, call and examine these. G.W. McCuistion, father, of O.

P. McCuistion, of Cedar township, arrived from his home in Oak Grove, Monday. Mr. M. is a staunch Democrat, of course.

'tl J. T. Cooper, who returned from his trip to Indiana last Saturday, left for Sedan in company with Marshal Richardson of Altoona, Wednesday morning. Another wave (wave is good) of tramps struck town, After devouring the regulation amount of stale biscuits and case hardened bread, they moved on. Mr.

and Mrs. E. A. Chcik went down to St. Louis, Saturday night and are spending the week in that metropolis.

St. Louis is a good town and presents many attractions at this season of the Satn'l Carpenter and W. I. Peirce have fitted up their rooms in Sutherland's bnjlding and are now enjoying the life of. jolly bachelors.

The 'urniture is the finest ever brought to town, and the parlors are simply elegant. Col. A. P. Forsytbe will orate next Monday night for the benefit of the Republicans; on the evening of the 23(1, M.

M. Reynolds will address the people from the same standpoint, and John L. Waller, the negro elector, will follow at a later date. A motion for a change of venue in the court house case was, made by Hudson Reed on the grounds of incompetency of the jury to act in the case, because they, being all taxpayers, were parties to the action. How is that for gall? We have received notice that there will be a grand Union Labor picnic at "Three feck" school housw, in Chepota township on Saturday.

October 13th, at which time a tall pole will be raised and patriotically decorated. The exercises will be interspersed with martial music and C. G. Glenn will orate, as will also J. L.

Shinn. In your hurry don't forget that the old, reliable Bee Hive has many attractions and bargains not found elsewhere. Call in and see the bargains in Dry Goods, broadhead dress goods, Cloaks, wraps, sacks, flannels, underwear, hosiery, yarns and the biggest and the best stock of boots and shoes to be found in southeastern Kansas. Remember the place. John G.

Winters, east side 4th street. bank building, a line front has been received from Clnclnattl. Mrs. Orvlll Wright ia oonvaleeolng from an attack of typhoid fever. Mis Allle Long returned Wednenday from a i week' visit with her alater, Mrs.

Elklns of Cherryvale. W. Home bid off the last money at the Building Loan association meeting, paying a premium of 35 Cents. R. E.

Jeffray, assistant route agent of the Adams Express Co. was in town Monday, and "checked in" your humble servant. Arthur Kinyon shipped a car of hogs Monday and two cars of cattle Wednesday. The prices paid for the swine were 15.25, and $4.10 for the cattle. Buy your stove of Cross.

Stoves of all sizes, shapes and Hard and soft coal burners of th latest styles and patterns at prices before unheard of. Wheat took a big jump in Chicago, on "change" last weelc, but the local markets were not greatly affected. Wheat remains a steady sale at 85 and 90 cents. Mayor Severy, father of our Chas. E.

of this city, was in town the first of the week on a visit. Mr. Evans was on his way home from an extended trip east. Rev. Height will fill the Presby-t rian pulpit next Sunday morning.

Rev. Height has preached several time in pur churches here and is an interesting talker. Capt. DeFord has taken command of the Republican Flambeau clu and gave them their first drill Wednesday evening. Cap.

has not, forgotten his cunning. The residents of the north end of town were startled Monday by the gyrations of he windmill. The old spiders had their long rest tragically terminated, and things looked like business. We understand that something will be done at an early date to utilize the machinery. A horse belonging to John Phillips was stolen from his pasture, Friday night last, and after getting all the machinery of an anti-horse thief association in rapid motion, the borse was put backin the pusture lot Monday night.

We are glad John got his horse back but vould like to see the theif get his just deserts. Doagald Stewart, of Neodesha, was in town. Monday. 8. 8.

Kirk patrlck, passed through town, Tuesday seems to be making ('thorough can -vans. O. D. Wright of the Arm of C. A.

Stafford ft is in Kansas City this week buying goods and seeing the sights at the exposition. Rev. B.SnyderaooompanledbyG. 8. Richardson, left for Arkansas Monday, the former to look after his timber interests and the latter to recuperate hi health.

C. A. Bollng'a trailing countenance can be teen behind the counter at Sam'l Gardener's hardware store Mis Hattle Scurr returned from Milwaukee, last week where she has been visiting for a month past. E. Lloyd and wife returned from Indiana last week-Edwin and Nelson Thayer Jr.

are spending this week in Kansas City visiting their sister, Mrs. C. Welch. A. Bowen left for Emporia Monday to reengage in the log traffic A.

Tucker and family returned from Eureka Springs Saturday. Mr. T's health was not Improved much by his visit. Grandma Staley one of the pioneer settlers of this county died at her home weit of our city, Sunday evening Sept. 80th, at the advanced age of 07 years.

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