Trego County Republican from WaKeeney, Kansas • 1

1 hp) Ml 1 T- 1, 1 .4 1 'J -1 J' Mi in wli f.a-t WA-KEENEY, KANSAS: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1889 No 43 VOL. II. CLASSIC SjTATTJAPuY, To- brought it to Wa-Keeney nearly four rusticating at Judge llariaa i3 Ho! for Washington. Quite a colony of Trego county ears ago. its career here is weil- Tableaux, end Mrs, Jarley'a Wax lcka this week.

Home talent at people started for the state of Wash known, and it is hardly necessary for house on Fig-ger Show by Home Talent, opera us to say that it has changed hands five times since western Kansas breezes FIItEAGMIT. The Handsome New Methodist Church Badly Scorched. A little after 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon the alarm of fire was sounded, and the word flew as if by magic throughout the city. Smoke wa3 issuing from the roof of the church to At Opera House, Tuesday Evenins first fanned it3 historic frame. March 5, 1839.

The Iadie3 of the Episcopal congre Clara J. Heilig has tendered her resignation as teacher in the Wa-Keen gation are prepariug a rich treat for the citizens of Wa-Kceney, as will be such an extent that it seemed that ey schools. Her decision to go to Washington territory with her broth seen by the program published below. that handsome new building was doomed to a total destruction. The er family is the cause of the change.

The best local talent has been secured to carry the project through to a successful termination. Chas. Booton, of the now defunct fire company was promptly on the ground and soon had a stream plav- Wallace Herald gave us a pleasant call on Tuesday. He told us that the ington Monday evening. As ttie nour for their departure Ume our citizens began to gather at the depot and when the train armed it found the depot and platform fairly crowded with friends of those taking their leave for the extreme northwest The goodbys and the hearty well wishes were earnest and in many instances impressive.

Below we giye the names of those who departed: Rev. Mahaffie and family; Mrs. T. L. Shorthill and family; Mrs.

Gaisford and family; Mrs Killam and daughter; II. C. Bloomfield; B. F. Boyd; D.

M. Johnson; Charles scott, and a boy from Ness county. The party contained 21 persons. They ought to feel proud of the demonstration given them by their friends iug on the flames. It was discovered after the engine had reached the fire Herald would blossom out at Cheyenne Wells, Colo, on March 4th.

as an Tuesday evening. Andrews Dramatic Co. at the opera Louse Monday evening. 'Andrew's Dramatic Co. at opera house next Monday night.

Mrs Judge Harlan will entertain a party of lady friends this afternoon. Geo. T. Baker, of Quinter, came down last night and was greeting his many friends. Modern and ancient statuary, given with pleasing effect at opera house Tuesday evening.

0. L. Cain left last evening for Kansas City where he ha3 good prospect of a situation. Opera house, next Tuesday evening, is the place and date of the entertainment by home talent. Mrs.

Jarleys Wax Figger Show at the opera house on Tuesday evening next Don't fail to see the -wonderful works of art that one of the cylinders had frozen, and the engine was thus robbed of independent paper We failed to mention, last week halt its force. The firemen, however, maintained their wits and did most effective work at a very opportune mo the arrival of a new, eight pound boy ment. No one doubts but that the engine payed for itself at this one fire, at tne home of Pierce Metz. Mr. and Mrs.

Metz have been married 14 years, and the first born, under these circumstances, is an item of too much importance to be lost. Classic Statuary. TABLEAUX Mercy at the feet of Justice. Coquette. St.Agneg Eve Morning Evening bringing out the stars Guardian Angel.

The Graces. Joan of Aro Diana. Bleeping Beauty and the Pince. The Witches' Cauldron. Part I Chamber of Beauty 1 CLEOPATRA andjthe asp which did sitze her 2 THE DKU MMER-Not born to blush unseen 3 THE DUDE Take him upjtenderly, lift him with care Fashioned so sluuderly.younandso tair if it never does anything in the future.

But the usefulness of the department will increase as the boys become more Miss. Ida Blackburn is a candidate and neighbors. familiar with the work. In their efforts for the position of postmistress at Wa- on Sunday they were faithfully and ably Io him of the Western Kansas World. assisted by our entire community.

Keeney. She has been deputy for year or two and has given general sat Thou ruler of the World We I he origin of the fire is not definitely know that thou art great and all wise, isfaction. She should now be allowed known, although the generally ad Richard Owen and Fannie Chirsitoff for thou hast told us so in thy word; to manage the office in her own name. vanced and accepted theory of those that thou art the giver of all good and She will do it well no doubt. Wal laminar with the premises is that it great gifts: the World, with all the lace Register.

originated from a defective connection fnllness thereof, including the two i THE GIGGLEU-A wonderful piece of me-chanicism, causing great hilarity among the crowned heads of Europe by the astonishing gigulariousmess wherewith in one of the furnace pipes. Out in Wa-Keeney, Trego county. State Forestry Stations. lhe building was insured for $2000 there are many houses held firmly bv Would'st thou continue to remind she gigs. in the Northwestern Insurance of a very heavy cable, built down in the 5 THE GRANGER "A thing of beauty is a both of Collyer township were united in the holy bonds of matromony yesterday.

May joy attend thorn. Arthur Curme left Wednesday morning for Pittsburg, his old home. After a day or so there he goes to see Harrison inaugurated. Dr. Jones is overhauling his drug store this week, making some much needed improvements.

His store gives promise of a handsome appeal ance. Milwaukee. The adjuster was here us in the future, as in the past, of these thy great gifts, lest in our proneness we may forcet our obligations unto Tuesday aud paid the loss, which was set by appraisers a sum which thee. joy lorever. 7 BYRON AND THE MAID OF ATHENS "Maid of Athens ere we part, Give, oh give me back my heart." 8 LITTLE BO PEEP Part II Historical Chamber.

will place the building, it is thought, ground, passing up the sides and over the roof. The wind never blows out there now. Concordia Daylight, The cable is the invention of a man living near Concordia. He sold many here by recounting the horrors of a Cloud county breeze. Thy greatness hast been continually in as good condition as before the fire.

The trustees are well pleased with the held up to us in platitudes of thyself in thy word, and from these we have liberality and fairness of the company 1 CHRISTOPHER COLUMRUS-Engaged in learned that none art greater than thou in its settlement of the loss. the dangerous act of discovering Amer. The Jarley Wax Figure Show to bo We see in thy word that thou even Martin Allen, of Hays, was in this 6ity last week, to attend the farmers' institute which had been called for Quite a number of our citizens are given by the ladic3 of the Episcopal lea. 2 HELEN'S BABIES When they are good, entitled to especial praise for brave and heroic work in fighting the flames, knowest the desires of all the good people. Would'st thou bestow unto us, with all thy other good gifts, some they aro very, very good, when they are church promises to be an entertainment well worthy patronage.

Mem the three days last week. It was postponed. but to mention them all would be of this thy precious knowledge, for we task so hard that some would be omit had they are hand. 3 THE MASON Not an odd fellow. MOTHER OF THE GRACCHI Saying "Them was her jewels" W.

S. Mead, who has been absent several weeks, at St. Louis, Hot do want to be wise, like unto thee, ted. The same is true of the firemen and not ignorant niie the common people. Thou hast also said in thy The Tribune changed hands again 5 SIGNIOR SQUALLINI-Who executes the most brilliant roulades by simply turn word thou knowest who should be appointed thine apostle over "The forests this week, A.

W. Ilotchkiss having re ing a small peg in, his back. "1 'm sad to-night I cannot sins purchased the plant and taken charge Springs, and other places in the south and east, returned Monday night looking well for his rest from business. Our neighboring city of Hays suffered lrom fire on Monday. The well-known Windsor house was burned to the ground at daylight.

The of the same. We are glad to welcome of western Kansas: great ruler of the World, we be I ulcss tl'ey wind up my mainspring." THE GIRL WHO DANfiicn TTiT.RSTrr Tn him again to the ranks of the fratern lieve all this and more. Wo believe tender as-of vvi, and thou should'ct have told the governor ity. Whither Mr. Cain will go he does not yet know, or has not made public.

He has made a neighborly wln(altho' her Internal orgunism con. 6isted entirely of wheels) objects to origin of the fire is unknown so far as of the great state of Kansas of this thy round dances. we are concerned. quill pusher, and one from whom it DIOGNES A little knowledge is a danger ous thing, has ever been a pleasure to borrow sorts, swap lies or beg tobacco. Our MRS.

WINSLOW-Whercin she shows how her remarkable persuader controls help. best wishes go with him wherever he less infancy The change proprietorship knowledge when thou did st sec him in the city; how well thy servant had always chewn the bite that he took and even swallowed all that thou didst give, unto him. Verily, thou hast made us tired, our feet are cold and we would have a rest. Igno Taunt a Mis. Ogallah, Kans.

Feb. 25, Iteport of the Trego Center School for Term Ending Feb. 23, 1889. Part III- of the Tribune reminds us that change Chamber of Horrors is written on all things movable, and 1 Ktir 1AN EUBUUE1) BY A SMILE that that press has been a migratory bird Wherewith the wicked winks he wunk, were neutralized by.the sweet smile she Along in the close of fifties 185G-9 the smole. press did service against the prohibi a jAsriuj PACKELTON He He! He! Tho Wickedest man.

tion of slavery, in a western Illinois town, and the boldness of the editor caused the press to receive a baptism 3 THE UNFORTUNATE MAID OF IIONOR- 4 THE EDITOR The Brooklet. "Men may come and men may go, But I go on lor ever." in the Mississippi river. This is tra Pupils names. The Dighton Republican has retired from the scenes of earthly activity and gone to the upper kingdom. It was a case of mutual agreement between it and the Journal that one should succeed both; hence the consolidation under thej management of Ben L.

Green. The Andrew's Dramatic Co. is billed at the opera house for Monday night, March 4th. We do not know at this time what play they will present, but their repertoire embraces many of the leading dramas, and the company's reputation warrants us in believing that our people will have an oppor tunity of hearing a good company. Harry K.

Harrison who has for several months been a resident of Wa-Keeney, first as clerk and then as local manager of the Pennsylvania In-vestment left Monday evening for Kansas City. Mr. H. made many warm friends in western Kansas, who will always rejoice to learn of his prosperity and happiness. ditional.

ut it is recorded in history 5 THE BURGLAIl-When lhe enterprising that the press was brought to Sidney bers of other denominations want to remember that the Episcopal ladie3 have always been liberal in responding to the call for assistance. Now they are giving their inaugural entertainment tncy respectfully ask the patronage of the public. The postal authorities, some two weeks ago, sent to. Postmaster Ilum-erichouse a description of Jack, and John Garton, who robbed a stage near Alameda not long ago. Tuesday two men giving the name of Otto, and answering the description of the Gar-tons, arrived here from Farnsworth, aiming to go to the territory.

Sheriff Brockman arrested them on suspicion and is holding them until the postof-fice insepector arrives. It is not certain they are the men wanted. Dighton Republican. Mrs Heilig will go to Washington territory in about two weeks, we understand. The objective point is not yet known.

But by the way Washington territory is not a torritory now. But it seems to us that the memory of the father of his country is very awkwardly perpetuated in naming the new state Washington. If we say John Smith has gone to Washington it will be taken by many that he has departed for the nation's capital. It necessitates the use of the words "state" and "city" to distinguish one from another Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, sores, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions and positively cures piles, or no pay required.

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Notice. Instructions have been issued by the general superintendent to conductors of freight trains that are authorized to carry passengers prohibiting them from allowing enter train from stations where we have agents furnished with regular stock ot tickets unless passengers have previously provided themselves with tickets reaching to burglar was a burgling, Iowa, in 18G2, by B. C. Golliday who 6 THE CURIOUS TWO HEADED GIRL 'Two souls with but a single thought, established the American Union which, from its name, will be recog uau i iiiii ucutasoue. 7 baggage checked for nized as a republican paper.

After Troy." battling with the fates for two years, it suspended for a time, was born 8 THE. ORGAN GKINDEU "There Is music in tho air." "It has power to.sootho the again and Golliday stepped down and out in 1866 and one Skinner took hold savage breast." Maude Peacock Alice Kate Peacock Pearl Peacock Willie Peacock Claude Peacock Aurie Peacock Thos Hinshaw Ellsworth Peacock Edward Hobbick Pearl Bessie Benson George Stephens. Wilber Benson Linus Benson George Hobbick Charles and changed it to a democratic paper, Admission 50cts; Children, 25cts, Lots of fun at opera house on TueS' under the style of American Democrat day evening. Considerable small sown near Banner. grain is being Be ran it only a few months and sold it to L.

J. Eastin, now of the Glasgow, press, who re-christened it the American Union and presided over its destinies tor about one year and sold In Saline county, within an area of Maud Frick is at Ness City taking 14 miles, square, there are. five butter factories, which pay out in an aggregate $12,000 per month for milk; and as the farmers produce the milk solely on rj'e and sorghum hay in winter lessons in elocution it to J. A. Bodenhammer.

now of the Carthage, Mo. Press, who ran it very Average attendance per day 10; Av erage age, 12 years; average distance traveled each day by each pupil four Col. Morgan left Saturday evening fX successfully and retired in 1873 wel on world goods. Mxteen years ago this writer began to learn the udge Osborn is spending a week or mysteries of the printers art in that of two ot vacation from court duties. and one-half miles.

A. S. Peacock. Teacher. Commissioner of Forestry.

The Governor yesterday appointed Martin Allen, of Hays City, as Com fice. Bodenhammer sold the office to City election four weeks from nex his foreman, Capt. II. Houston, recent Monday. It is in order to discuss ly of Hays City and Gnnnell, bu missioner of Forestry, vice S.

C.Kobb, men and measures. now of Michigan, who ran the paper whose term expires in a few days. Mr, The ice crop is about harvested. It for several months and sold it to Allen is enimently qualified for the position and his appointment will suffered little from drouth or the rav Robt. T.

Simons, now of the Caldwel Kas. News. Mr. Simons changed it to ages of the chinch bug, prove highly satisfactory io tho repub Otis Kessler was in the city Tues licans of Trego county. While the party in this county were united in day on a business trip.

T. L. Fike their support of Mr. Yetter and believ' was another Collyerite that viewed the ed him to be thoroughly qualified for and rye and wild grass pasture apring and summer there is big profit, at 75 cents in summer and $1.00 per cwt in winter. The M.

E. Church choir met for their regular, afternoon practice last Sunday. Two of the members were nearing the hour of their departure, And the last meeting took a pleasant turn. Rev. Mahaffie, leader, and Cora Killatn, organist, were each presented with a handsome Oxford bible as a token of the esteem in which they were held by their co-workers.

Our friend M. W. McCoy has baen Tictorious in his county organization fight in Wyoming. The Cheyenne Sun of yesterday says: Governer Moonlight's decision in the matter of the proposal to organize Natrona county was given yesterday. A public hearing was to be given at nine o'clock in the morning to both sides, but no one appeared except Mr.

M. W. McCoy, who is interested in the new town of Both-well and is strongly opposed to any division of Carbon county. Bights of the hub city. Maj.

S. B. Barnes, of Garden Citv, has been with us this week, looking as the position they have had traly words of praise for Mr Allen and his candidacy. They realize that in practical tree growing he has no superior in western Kansas. He goes to the dut their proper destination.

See time table in another column for the arrival and departure of all trains allowed to carry passengers from this station. J. L. Morton, Agent. A Woman's Discovery.

"Another wonderful discovery ha been made and that too by a lady in this county. Disease fastened its" clutches upon her and for seven years she withstood its severest tests, but tier vital organs were underminded and death seemed imminent. For threw months she coughed incessantly and could not sleep. She bought of us a bottle of Dr.Kings New Discovery tor Consumption and was so much relieved oh taking the first dose that she slept all night and with one bottle has rmi miraculously oured. Her name is Mrs.

Luther Lutz." Th us write W. C. Hfini- natural as ot old. He is the same gen lai, level headed Major. a progressive republican paper, and sold it to C.

W. Murphey, now of the Circleville, (0.) Daily Herald', who ran the paper until 1880, when he purchased a republican competitor and consolidated the two papers, Mr. Simons again entering journalism by buying a half interest in the concern. Circumstances again brought us in contact with tho press, when, in company with Mr. Simons we took the material to Tarkio Mo and established the Tarkio Republican.

After ex week's career it was sold to S. II. Cow-ick, our present efficient county attor-ney, who ran one of the brightest papers in northwest Missouri for several years, and sold to J. W. Wherry, who ies of the office with a record of sue cess in tree culture.

This fact, cou P. Steams returned from Topeka Monday, in excellent spirits over his chances for appointment of Eegister of pled with his good business principles, would indicate a step lorward in the trie land office for this district. Frank management Of the station, has labored faithfully for the party and should President Harrison see fit to ap Mr. Cronk is erecting a new house on his claim near Banner. He is one point him he would find in him a faith of Shelby, N.

ietalre of our good citizens. ful, efficient officer. Dighton Journal trial bottle at A. B. Jones drig store..