Stafford County Leader from Stafford, Kansas • 1

BOUNTY TAFFORD LEAD ER. Stafford Kansas" February Vol. II. No 6, An 01dFashioned Blizzard Game Alon Ayednesday, IS Leave your lanndry at Stoeckle's. 'Jfext Wednesday is Valentine Day.

Geo W. Fort was in St. John Tuesday on business. John Bond is assisting B. Peacock this week at the store.

P. Magill treated his carpenter shop to a coat of paint this week. Daniel Boone and Paul Webb made HAS MOVED INTO THE Peacock Opera House Building. A We are how located on South Main Street, on the west side, and are prepared to accommodate our esteemed' customers better than even We invite all to call and see us in our new location. It will not cost anything to call and see our; stock.

We have one of the most complete and up- to-date lines of DRY GOODS; GROCERIES, BOOTS, SHOES, NOTIONS, HATS- and GAPS, TRUNKS, TRAVELING BAGS, ETC. BROWN BROTHERS. Mrs. Floto is assisting in Brown store during the absence of the senior, member of the who is working regularly at the mill now. The Cooking.

Club has managed the "Flower Parade" for the citizens of Stafford for the past two years at the Old Soldier's Reunions and the citizens should 'show their appreciation by overflowing the opera house, 14th at their play entitled, "Old Maid's Convention. Thursday evening of last week the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church held a social at the home of Mrs. Sell Boehme, on North Union street. There were about eighty persons in attendance. Prizes were awarded, in which j.

M. Colburn won first and Lydia Baugh the second prize. The proceeds amounted to about $8 .00, which goes to the benefit of the church. Al. Holmes closed a deal the latter part of last week with Mrs.

Shanteau by which he cornea into possession of her furniture business, including stock building and lot where It now stands. He traded his farm in East Cooper township which i one of the best in this section of the country. Mr. Holmes took possession of his new business Monday morning, and seems to be enjoying a good share of the patronage in that line. The performance given here last Friday night at the opera house by the Nashville Students was one of the best of its kind on the road.

It was clean in every way, and the parts were very cleverly produced. The specialties were good, and ther. orchestra furnished the one feature so noticeably absent with most of these troups. The house was pretty well filled, and all who attended were well satisfied with the entertainment. Messers.

Lane and Griffith have endeavored to put on nothing but good companies this season, and so far have not' been badly mistaken in their selections. A LIFE AND DEATty FIGHT. Mr. W. A.Hines of Manchester, writing of his almost miraculous escape from death, says: "Exposure after measles induced serious trouble, which ended in I had frequent hemorrhages and coughed night and day.

All my doctors said I must soon die. Theli I began to use a flying trip to the marsh Monday, on business. Mrs. W. M.

Runyan, who has been quite ill, for about three weeks, is fast improving. For Sale or Trade One Spanish Jack. Good condition. Inquire of Paul E. Webb.

See the change in the harness advertisement of A. M. Holmes, on another page of this issue. A. B.

Peacock is putting in a full line of dry goods in connection with his grocery and queensware. Jim Shepherd, formerly of this place but now a traveling man was in the city two days this week. Mrs. Ferris would be pleased to have the ladies call and examine the Tailor System of cutting and fittiug. W.

C. Smyserj the broom corn man, ofjSterlihg, was' in the city Tuesday, looking aftr his broom corn interests. Note the change in A. IT. Peacock's advertisement this week.

He has something to say that will interest you. Nate Allen finished painting his residence this week, and is otherwise improving the appearance of his home. J. H. Bridwell returned the latter part of last week from Joplin, to spend some time at home with his family.

i.s.,..v. Miss Maud Shavey, of John who has been the guest -of Mrs. 'John Garvin, returned to her home Sunday SOUTH MAIN STREET, WEST SIDE. STAFFORD, KANSAS. Report of the Stafford Schools.

Helen, Beatrice and Zelpha left with their mother for Oklahoma last week. evening. A. H. Roby left Monday-for Omaha, where he intends to remain some time and learn tne watchmaking business.

A. F. Salmon," who has been" very low with pneumonia for the past two weeks, is very much improved at year. Clara Hetrick.was a visitor in room 3 last week. Mrs.

D. F. Reigel was a welcome visitor last week. The following named were tardy in room 3 in January, Blanche Goble, Delia Ooble, Frank Bulow, Geo. Pitts, John Figgers and Leon Fields.

1 RayBeals has been absent for several days learning the plumber's trade. John Inches is back again after a few days Curtis LaRue is absent this week visiting at Wichita. The school is rejoicing with Mrs. Strariey and Miss Jennie Inches over the convalescence of their father Rev. present.

Seethe change in? J. D. Sandifer's ad. this week. The Red 'Front is the Dr.

King's New Discovery for Con: sumption, which completely cured me. I would not be without UP even if it Ethel and Celmon Shanteau left with their father for Colorado Monday evening. Ethel and Celmon, will be missed from No. 1. By some mistake Mrs'.

Slease's name was omitted from the list of visitors in room No. 1., in last week's paper. We beg leave to correct this error in this issue and insert her name in the list. Inez Lenagar has been absent a week with LaGrippe. The highest grades in' the seventh year were made by Mamie Horn and Chester Rusmisel, 'm In the sixth year Jeanette" Stockle and Annie Soice stood highest.

Jessie Shaw, Susie Dew Ethel Cap-linger, Delia Seright, CleoraRoby, Georgia Caplinger, Amy Bond, Jessie Duncan and Homer Helm were tardy only exclusive grocery store in the city now. r. Mrs. R. J.

Durham and son, Will re cost $5.00 a bottle. Hundred have used it on my recommendation and all say it never fails to cure Throat, Chest and Lung troubles." Regular size 50c turned Tuesday evoning from a four weeks visit with relatives in Missouri aud the Indian Territory. and $1.00. Trial bottle free at 0. II.

Baugh's Drug Store. Miss Myrtle Davis came in Friday night from Chillicothe, Missouri, to again make her home in Stafford. Her David The Second and Third Year High California School spent a very pleasant evening many friends will be glad to welcome her back. In Winter with Prof and Colburn last Saturday Rev. Inches, who for the past four in room 4, last month.

The highest grades in room 3 were made by Ethel Mathias and Bessie weeks has been confined to his room with neuralgia, was able to walk as The school board all pupils who have not presented certificates of vaccination, to do so at once. Is a vista of gardens and groves of and lamon. No alligators, no mosquitos, no malaria, no sultry nights, but joyous outdoor life and entranc Jolley in the fifth year and Hazel far as the church to attend the morning service, Rev. J. G.

Smiley filling Akers and Charley Lozar in the fourth ing scenes. Month Ending February 2. No. No. No.

5. Sum. "56 43 44 I 47 I 59 I 249 Enrollment. Average Daily Attendance, -1 53.1 1 41.5 '453; 1 23Q Pamantana rt Affonrlanxa; tne pulpit. A.

W. Seright has purchased the Collins property, where his restaurant and bakery is now located, and will feel more at home in a place of his own. Mr. Seright has moved two or times in the pist year, and was no doubt tired of it. The California Limited, Santa Fe Route, Will take you there in the most approved fashion.

J. F. GILL, Aokn't Tht AtchlMa, Jopk A 5anta Pc Ry 93,6 r97.4 ,94.1 24: 12.. -4 42 Cases of Tardiness: I 20 No. Neither Absent nor Tardy.

I 22 26 31 99 STAFFORD, KANSAS. Number of. visitors I 1.