Trego County Republican from WaKeeney, Kansas • 1

Cfitttj VOL. I. No. 27. WA-KEENEY, KANSAS: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1887.

Charlie Gibson has accepted a position as clerk in Kyle's store. Quite a batch of county correspondence arrived, too late for this issue. Mac Marshall returned Tueseay evening from a short trip to Logansport. The new advertisement of C. E.

Abbott appears in this issue. Read it Wm. Loader is repairing his proper-t5r on Gencsse street, before moving therein. This section was visited by a shower of rain Tuesday accompanied by thunder. Chas.

Howard, of Hays, deputy United States marshal, was in the city to-day. J. 0. Lewis came up from Ellis Tues Sam. H.

Kelley, of Scott, was in the city to-day. Mrs. M. A. Fuller, of Toulon, is visiting her son, V.

G. Fuller. Mrs. Pierce Metz has accepted a place as a clerk in the Wa-Keeney post-office. O.

A. Cortright left yesterday evening for Milledgeville, on "a visit and business. J. P. Marquand arid wife, of Ogallah township, were in town to-day, the guests of Wm.

Loader and family. Cimarron, had a big blaze on Tuesday night, in which a block of frame business houses was destroyed. B. Morton, brother of Agent Morton, cut his wrist badly Tuesday evening. He was cleaning a lantern glob when it broke, cutting his wrist to the bone.

J. E. Brook's successor to Kershaw, carries a full line of groceries, hardware, queedsware, tinware, flour and feed. Give him a call. Tom Brooks formerly with Kyle, manager.

Try Dr. Stowe's Vigor, the best tonic and appetizer known It tones up the system, and soothes the nerves. One dollar per bottle. II. J.

Hille. A blizzard will not have so bad an effect on your person if you go at once and purchase a good supply of woolens. Way down prices at Marshall Uf-fords. Rock Springs Coal. There was warm competition for the agency of the famous Rock Springs coal, recently handled by C.

M. Paull. The company placed the agency with F. O. Ellsworth, where vvOl i kept a large and complete supply always on hand.

Those who desire to get iho best will- buy the Rock Springs. At FauU's old stand south of railroad track. Also flour and feed in quantities to suit. Call. The canvass of the votes by the county commissioners makes no changes in the vote as given elsewhere in this issue.

An erroneous item appeared in last week's Republican stating the marriage of M. 11. "Wilson and Minnie Weber. Our informant was mistaken, and we take pleasure in making the correction. Ben Marshall is getting ready to spend the winter in California, and will go west in a day or so.

Ben is one of Wa-Keeuey's popular young men, and has hosts of friends who will join ns in wishing him a pleasant stay. The ladies of the Christian church desire to announce that they will give a Thanksgiving dinner and supper in the Opera Hall Thursday, Nov. 24, 1887. We will tbanklully receive donations from all friends of Christianity. Photographer LTansbrough, of Abilene, who had charge of the gallery here several weeks ago, took, negatives for $150 worth of photographs THE ANARCHISTS.

Excitement run sj high the country over in regard to the fate of the Chicago Anarchists. Full, reports are on inside pages of this Republican. Today Gov. Oglesby commuted the sentence of Feilden and Schwab from hanging to imprisonment for life. Spies, Parsons, Fischer and Engel will doubtless Louis Lingg, considered the most desperate of the lot, committed suicide in his cell today by exploding a dynamite cartridge in his mouth, literally tearing his head to pieces, in which condition he lived a horrible life of six hours.

We shall give nil particulars next week. Call fdrPrayir. November 12th and 131b being set apart by the World's C. T. U.

also National W. C. Tt U. as special days of prayer for temperance work, the W. C.

T. U. of Wa-Keeney have made the following arrangements: Prayer meeting Saturday afternoon at 4 P. at the M. E.

church with reading of scripture as mapped out in Union ''Signal." Childrens meeting Sunday afternoon at 4 p. at same place. Temperance mass meeting Sunday evening at 7 :30 in the M. E. church at which time all the pastors of the various churches will participate.

Addresses interspersed of with singing A "Woman's Discovery. "Another wonderful discovery has been made and that too by a lady in this county. Desease fastened its clutches upon her and for seven years she withstood its severest tests, but her vital organs were undermined and death seemed imminent. For three months A 1 1 tr Vi fill jfinacnnli. .1 .1 r6 with him to finish up for citizens of i 1 1 Cash.

Report of the treasurer of Trego county Sunday school association: Amount of collection for county assocl. atlon 7.74 Amount ol collection for state aasociat'n 44.00 Total 61.74 Paid Eev. J. A. Bright 44.00 Paid tor printing programs 4.

3.25 47.25 Cash on hand 4.49 W. H. Mahaffib, Treas. Marriage Licenses issued by the probate judge of Trego county tor the month of October, 1887: Charles E. Perrington age 85 Mrs.

Georgia E. WiUianis 82 Charles Sherlock j. 53 Mrs. Elizabeth Hitchcock 48 I Charles Gibson 28 DUO tUUJUCU lllCOOaiitlJ CIJIU UUUiU JIUlf sleep. She bought of us a bottle of Dr.

King's New Discovery for Consumption and was so much relieved after taking first dose that she slept all night and with one bottle has been miraculously cured. Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz." Thus write W. C. Hamrick of Shelby, N.

C. Get a trial bottle at Dr. A. B. Jones Drug Store.

2 day morning, and returned on 204 that evening. M. E. Doerschlag, of Cyrus, brought in the returns from Gibson precinct on Tuesday night H. E.

Thorn, oi Lynn, Ind. is night operator at the U. P. depot, vice T. C.

Hiatt, transferred to Ellis. 4 Mrs. J. F. Buck, of Topeka, is visiting her daughter, Mrs.

W. E. Fagan, south of town on Big creek. E. E.

Sparks, the sign painter, has located in Wa-Keeney for the pursuit of his avocation. He is an artist. Harry Cunnngham has a week's lay off from duties in the U. S. land office, and is visiting friends at iGarden City.

In the counties of Ellis, Graham, Gove, and Scott the republicans were successful in electing their county officers. A. E. McMath, of Grainfield, was in the city to-day. He intends going east in a short time on a visit to friends.

H. Menkemeyer was the lucky man in the raffle Saturday night, and car by the church choir and Band of Sadie Freece 23 William Wagner 80 Lida Norton 23 this city. Ihe work has begun to ar-arrive, and is of a very inferior quality and gives poor satisfaction as far as we have seen and heard. A lady by the name of Mrs. Allen, living on Bow Creek, Graham county, was shot at one o'clock to day by a man to her unknown.

She is still alive, but fears are entertained for her recovery. The motive for the deed is unknown. The man who did the shooting is of medium size, light complexion, dressed in grey coat, stripped shirt, light overalls and railroad cap. Rev. Bright of Abilene, Secretary of the Kansas Sunday School Union; was the receipient of an elegant present during his stay in Wa-Keeney.

Maj. Pil-kenton, on last Monday, presented him with a valuable residence lot in the city of Belleville, as a token of his appreciation of Rev. Bright and the laudable work in which he is engaged. We know of no one who is more deserving of such a present than Bro. Bright, or any one more liable do the handsome than Maj.

REPORT of SCHOOL in district number 5, for the month com mencing October 3, and ending Oct. 28, Number enrolled, 20. Average daily attendance. 17. Hope.

The pastors and others having meetings or Sunday schools in charge are requested to pray especially that the day may soon dawn when this curse of intemperance shall be annihilated. S. E. Shorthill, Sec'y W. C.

T. U. Wedding Bells. Married. At the residence of the brides parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Cutler Nov. 10, 1887, Ella M. Cutler and Walter A. Eppler, Rev.

Mahaffle officiating. The contracting parties are well known in Trego county. The bride has lived in the county since early Names of those not tardy during the month Frank Stimits, Jason Snyder, S. R. COWICK Attorney at Law WA-KEENEY, KANSAS.

attention given to Contests. F- DANFORD Attorney at Law! Office over Wa-Keeney Bank. WA-KEENEY JOHN A. NELSON, JVettie istimits. Jiertha reas.

Fellows, Monroe Stimits. Chester Stimits, Irene Fellows, George Stimits, Fred Snyder and George Chapin. J. H. Millek, Teacher.

Go to J. E. Brook's for flour and feed. Blankets and comfortables at Marshall Ufford. Ellsworth keeps a full line of agricultural implements.

girl hood, and has alarg6 number of Pilkenton. ATTORNEY AT LAW WA-KEENEY, KANSAS. U. P. Land Agent for Trego and Ness Counties School, Syndicate, Deeded Land and City property for sale.

49Special attention given to business before the. S. Land Office. The Republican sent out extras Wednesday morning at daylight, giving the correct returns from all the precincts in the county, several hours ahead of even those of its competitors who copied their returns from our extra. Speaking of extras reminds us that this paper has paid better than $80.00 or the news and issuing extras during its six months, existence, for which we have never charged one cent.

We aie getting our reward, however, in a rapidly growing subscription list. Heilig Brothers, complying with repeated requests, intend instructing a class in shorthand writing during the winter evenings. This is a most useful art, and can be learned by any'per-soriwith an ordinary school education. In all clerical positions those persons are now preferred and receive much larger salaries, who have some knowledge of it These gentleman have had experience as reporters and teachers and give a course of 20 lessons for ried off the gold watch put up by the band boys. Joseph Werlich and J.

R. Kershaw left on the Sunday evening train for Birmingham, on a business and pleasure trip. George Brooks has just finished a large repaired and enlarged his cattle sheds, on his ranch, northwest of town. Dehorning cattle is coming into practice in Trego county. Last Saturday Capt.

Welch sawed the horns off all his herd. Chas. Benedict received a kick from his horse while at Ogallah Monday, which caused him to limp somewhat for a day or two. The Baptist people have decided to put an addition 12x20 to the rear of their church, in order to accommodate day school work, parlor meetings Sun-etc. Chas.

Johnson, who has been living on the Kyle place, north of town, lor the past year, started with his family and effects for his claim in Lane county last Sunday. Loren Jack leaves this evening for Bone Gap, where he will spend the winter visiting friends and relatives. His genial face will be greatly missed at the Commercial House. Harvey Jackson has been appointed night watch, and began labor in that capacity last night, at $40 per month $10 of which is paid by subscription and the balance by the city. Marshall Ufford shipped three car load of broom corn to Kansas City to-day.

It came mostly from the west and northwest. The price paid by B. J. T. HANNA, D.B.

KELLEY, Xate RegisterU.S.Land office. Att'y at Law HANNA KELLEY LAW LAND ATTORNEYS AND REAL ESTATE BROKERS. Contests et, Specialty. WA-KEENEY, KANSAS REAL ESTATE AND SURVEYOR'S OFFICE OF C. J.

FERRIS RAILROAD AND SCHOOL LAND In and Gore counties lnends who wish her nothing but joy and happiness through 4 life. The groom has been in the county for the past year as a trusted representative of Cadwallader Bros'. Nurseries, and is a bright and successful young man. All unite in congratulating him in winning the heart and hand of one of Trego's fairest daughters. A number of valuable and beautiful presents were received.

After the ceremony and congratulations, the guests were served to a bountiful supper, the tables being laden with all the delicacies of the season, and greatly enjoyed by all present. All care had been taken in preparing things for the occasion, the room being beautifully decorated under the supervision of the bride's mother. An hour or two was spent in social enjoyment after supper, when the older people returned to their homes and the young people turned attention to dancing, and the light fantastic toe was joyfully tripped 'till the "we sma' hours." Mr. and Mrs Ep-pler will make their' residence in Trego county. Many friends join this writer in wishing them along and happy life, let their lot be cast where it may.

A. E. Mc. District No. 12 has an interesting literary every Friday evening at the school house.

The subject for to-morrow evening is: Resolved, That intemperance has caused more misery than A. John Richardson ancfo May Greenwood; negative, Will Lossen, Earl Marquand, and J. S. Smith. A huge ring waa firmed in the mid $10, meeting twice a week, one-half J( ill A I uAl Oi -P-A-K-M L-O-A-N-S FouND-Cloaks for everybody at Marshall Ufford's, Hawkeye or "Big Four" barb wire at Missouri river prices, at Ellsworth's.

Just in a car load of yarn common knitting, Germantown and Saxony at Kyle.8' Remember, on way down prices we are right up next to the Band Wagon. Marshall Ufford. For a buggy, carriage, road cart or lumber wagon at Kansas City prices call on Ellsworth. For groceries, hardware and queens-ware call on J. E.

Brooks, successor to Werlich Kershaw. Money to Loan on good chattel secur-ty. Apply to J. W. Bell, at F.

O. Ellsworth's Hardware store. Large bustles have gone out of style. The correct thing now is a small rolL" The wire coil bustles at Kyle's are just the right size and locts catches them. Every bottle of Dr.

Stowe's family remedies is warranted to do as represented, or money refunded. Try them, and you will be glad of it. II. J. Hille.

Over Avorked mother Lay down that needle and thread and go to Marshall Ufford and buy the boy a ready made suit of clothes, life is too short to stitch, stitch, stitch it away. Pile in your coal and wood. But don't forget to buy a good warm pair of Blankets, an Overcoat, a pair of warm Underwear, a Fur Cap, fair warning, at Marshall Ufford's St. Patrick banished the snakes and frogs from Ireland, but we carry the IaiVsL and bent hilts of Boots iuid olioca. Ladies and Childrens Cloaks.

Underwear for Babes, Boys and Girls, Men and Women in the county. 1 Marshall Ufford. When you want Clothing, Go to THOMAS CADDICK. For Sale. A pony, good to ride or drive, price 845.00; inquire at Ferris Farmer's drug store.

Gold. Gold, Gold. Any person telling us what great warrior is mentioned in the third chapter of Ilesekiah we will give a 25 cent handkerchief. Makshall Ufford. The Verdict Unanimous.

W. B.Sult, Druggist. Bippus, Ind, testifies: "1 can recomend Electric Bitters as the very best remedy. Every bottle sold has given reliel in every case. One man took six bottles, and was cured of Rheematism of 10 years standing." Abraham Hare, druggist, Belleville, Ohio, allirms: "The best selling medicine have ever handled in my 20 year'3 experience, is Electric Bittersr Thousands of others have added their tisti-mony, so that the verdict is unanimous that Electric Bitters do cure all diseases of the Liver, Kidnevs or Blood.

Only a half dollar a bottle at Dr, A.C Jones Drug Store. 2 W. B. KRITCHFIELD, UNDERTAKER AalDcsJcrla Undertakers' Goods, Furniture, Sewing Machines, Musical Instruments, Jewelry, ihom At thu- place being from $45 to $50. The exercises at the M.

E. church Sunday night will be short addresses by Revs. Brown, Walker and Mahaflie, 1 1 TIT 1 "1 Work Wagon Material. dle of Main street Wednesday night and set on fire, celebrating the mugwump victory in this county the dying embers enlivened by the shout, 'the ring is busted." From the names I can secure, on favorable term3, by order, any article, which I mat not happen to have on hand. (J E.

ABBOTT, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER of those who originated the idea we payable in advance, the balance in the middle of the course. With proper application 20 lessons will enable any person to become expert without further assistance. Parties desiring to join the class can notify the gentlemen or call on them at their offices north of The Cleveland, on or prior to 2ov. 2 1 at 7 p. m.

when a cii35 will be organized if a sufficient number apply. Another railroad that will in due time center in Scott county is the Inter State and Denver railroad. Its capital stock is 62.000,000; directors. A. E.

Godfrey and Francis Iloa, New A. Ililderbrand, Strong City; L. 1 San-ty, Clements; W. P. Martin, Cotton-wood Falls; Stephen Jex.

Alex 13. Cass and W. Loveless. Marion; Wm. Mar-tindale, Madison.

The road is to be standard guasre, starting from Madison, in Greenwood county, and running through the counties of Lyon. Chase. Marion, Rice, Barton, Russell, Rush, El-lisTTrego, Ness, Lane, Scott, Gove. Logan, Greeley and Wallace, and thence west to the city of Denver. Tne estimated length of the road is four hundred miles.

Headquarters at Marion, Marion county. Scot County News. There are so many railroad schemes on paper that never get any further, that the Republican is very slow to endorse any of them until something tangible presents itself. If there i3 anything to the above, the course pursued would indicate that the road intended to follow south of the Smoky Hill river. Such a route would strike the counties named and no other leasable route named.

Bhould call the affair a case of suicide. W. E. Tilton, on the Saline, is just completing an elegant barn and cattle sheds on his ranch, ne has aa fine In A. B.

Jones' Drnir Stem has a fine and well selected stock of improvements in this line as any man in the county. J. C. Pinger was the contractor on the work, which speaks WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELBY 6ILVEEWABE The exercises will be interespersed with song. A.

E. McCullom deserves our thanks for promptness in furnishing us with a report of the Eppler-Cutler wedding. Festivities closed at 3 o'clock and the printers were setting the type at a little past seven. John Kershaw left for Kansas City Tuesday morning. From there he was going to Birmingham, on an excursion, then back to attend the exposition at Little Rock.

After he Lns taken in all these sights he will settle in. Missouri One of the finest pieces of fancy work we have seen in a long time is an embroidered tea-cosey, which Mrs. Fuson received last week ns a present from Ler friend, Mrs. Helen C. Cameron, of Rose-Earn, Crieff.

Perthshire, Scotland, forme rly of Wa-Keeney. of itself as the class of work being done. Geo. W. Brown is hauling consider able stone into town.

He is hanlins some for the foundation of the Pres byterian church. A. W. Hotchkiss leaves in the morn I wll such poods a I ran gimrRDtef. Enpecial atfntion jriven to fine watch and jpwc.lry and natiNfttction rni.nin.

teil every time. My trade In steadily ln-craing, and with jtimkI good at otip prlr to all, I am yours to plexae, C. K. A HIM IT. CO TO TII03IAS CADDICK Just Received a Big line of CLOTHING AND DRY GOODS.

ing for Wyoming, 111., on business. David Ilille came up from Alamola, Lane county, last night, on a visit to his many friends in this place..