McCracken Republican from McCracken, Kansas • 5

there had not beea or tbe was nothing: A GREAT EVENT. HE REPUBLICAN Pettyjohn Wharton fitted out three Russiau families from Eussell county with' land Monday, selling two quarters down about Alexander. Edward Wilson left Moody for Salina and will enter the Weslyan University Wedded Sumday. F. G.

Smith, and Mies Fannie Kel-loogg were married Sunday morning at nine o'c'ock. at the residence of C. F. Elmore, in this city, Bev. Cox, officiating.

Mr. Smith is favorably known as the agent of the Chifflin Grain and has many friends in this city. Miss Kellogg has been a resident of McCracken some three years or more and her many friends appreciate ber for her many splendid qualities. Many invited guests were present and among those present from a distance were Mr. Henry Smith and wife of LaCrosse, brother and Bister of the groom.

The happy couple left Monday morning for an extended tour, and will visit relatives at Shelbyville and Gibbs, Mo, They will be at home to their friends here in two weeks. May happiness attend them in their voyage through life. 0. P. DaiTO'Y, Proprietor Missouri Pacific Railx-oad MOUNTAIN TIMS.

GOING WEST. Vpflanrt Express wn.n...lO 84 p. a. Going eas. hTrUpnd Express 8:60 a.m 7:30 a.

Local Fl'eiS'iit 8 :80 p. Phil Ingrain is in town. Mrs. Waiter Las returned hotue. Fresh fruit daily at the Stone Store.

For eale; a good bike inquire at this office. Mise Madge Starrett ia home from Salina. The 6how ia coming get a new hat at Hastings. Dr, Cheaney Dutton left Saturday for Boulder, Col. For a choice cup of coffee tryMarbo at Hastings.

China cup and saucer, with oat meal, at Hastings. Ezra Stock has a good top boggy for sale cheap; call and see it. Keep a look out for the Fine Clothing coming to the Stone Store. A new line of fine shoes at the Stone Store. See their low prices.

Remember the good things to eat can be had at the Stone Store. Roy Randall of Chapman, is visiting his father-in-law, Mr, Fudge. Miss Bellport of LaCrosse, visited Miss Mollie Snodgrass, 'Wednesday, Commissioner Jasper Roser willleaye for Buffalo tomorrow evening. Dr. Smyser and wife painless dentists, will be in Brownell Saturday, September 14.

County Attorney McCormaelc wan do. j-ng business here for the county Mon day. Miss Minnie McGinn psey returned from her summer's trip in Indiana Thursday. 8 Miss Proctor of Bramer, Mo.i is visiting at the home of Mr. A.

Snodgrass. Mr. fitties Grnmbein and wife, Alexander's energetic merchant, were visitor ia town Wednesday. New styles in Ladies Waists, Skirts, Corsets, Ribbons, Veiling and Gloves at Mrs. Kline's.

Ike Riiorer has painted the meat mrfrket of this week to the extent that it shines and glistens. A. Walker has nice apples, peaches and grapes constantly on hand, and will Jkeep them in stock hereafter. Ladies, Mrs. Kline will next week, be prepared to show you some very pretty styles in this season's new millinery.

Bonheur show was billed foT here Thursday night, but a 'ainstorm drove them out without aa exhibition. LaCrosse Chieftain Miss Delia Floyd of McCracken, was married at Great Bend, August 20, to C. L. Duncan of Nelson ville, Ky. The telegraph line along the Mo.

Pac. is being rebuilt from Hoisington this way. The line men will be stationed here after this week. Brother Jim Morris of the LaCrosse Republican, passed through here Saturday going to Ransom, and called in our printery or a short time. Our friend D.

Ilauflle paid his subscription Saturday for the coming year. Hauffle is one among the really good farmers in this county. All those who are indebted to-me and have their threshing done will please settle during the month without further notice. Yours truly, F. P.

Starrett. M. eii i Vinson I west of here says he has had be Iter success raising feed this year than lie has in the last five. He lias raised a good crop and it has mil tin wl well. she had not or could not attain save one tiling, and tat ing his cue frow a song; previously suna, was e.uphnuc that Kansas could not grow a prnk'n for the reason that vines traveled so fast the fruifc conlJ not possibly grow, Dr, Hazlett pleased his hearers waa most liberally applauded.

The rest of the day's doings is a. story that is almost needless to tell. The people had their dinner and entered into the jolities as they came in: heir turn. The principal feature of the-af ternoon's sports was the ball gam 3 between McCracken and Great Bend. Each side presented teams- of stalwart built men.

Every inch of sround was contesteo rrom Dolu siaes, and ior non professionals, put up a remarkably good game. The line up for Great EendJ constituted the following players J. A. McMullen, Duke Wesley, Art Dick, Wilkie Keenan, Joe McMullen, Fredl Bacon, Peter ThnI, Charles Colbert, Jake Weber and Polk Wells. McCracken was represented by Sherrodl Edwards, Jacfe Edwards Peter Hines Al Start, Frank Starcr Charles Start, Thomas Brooks, Clyd Allphin and Ode Irvin.

Irvin was a power in the game for his nine, while all the home nine dfd well when it is considered they were hardly in the game up to- the fifth inning. Space does not allow of mention of several good points in? the game-, but the visiting team earned away the trophy by a scor- of 5 They hail to eas what they got; The Gun Club shoot in the forenoon fzon9 to 22 wa ao entertaining feature and was witnessed- by many of the visitors. Those fnwn a distance who participated were-SteBsrsDavisMusselmara and Stull from: Brownell and Audits oS' LaCrose. Three events- were shot for and: three cash prizes given, which: consisted of 50, Wand 20 per, eent of thei entrance money. Resto Darkest worn first prize in first event Joseph Warders first prize in second and.

third The standing in the order of the shoott and prize money distributed ie as follow: IFirst event, Darkas, $1J75, Vincent $1,05, Audas 70c. Second event Warden $3,87, Audaa- $1,17,. Vincents $1,16, Nichols $1,55. Third event, Warden $5,81, Davis $3,48, Darkes, Vincent Audas, tie, each 77 cents. In the horse and foot racing Cutler's horse "Dutch" won the quarter ant3 60 yard race; John Stewart's horse won the 300 yard and was second in the 600 and the quarter race 'r theft Swanza horse, "Mack" was second ira three hundred yard race.

In the other racing events Art Dick: of Great Bend was first and Frank Price second in the 100 yard foot race Mr Coddington won the wheelbarrow race and mi the Kid race of fifty yards, Rojsr Cuttlerwae first aad Paul Lovett second. 1 ime merry -gu-rounu nuu unm.c a source of pleasure to those who participated. McCracken had; a gala time and as far. as practicable, showed alS that was on the bills. Strayed or Stolen.

Slrayed or stolen from my place ira this 3ity, on the night of September 4 seven head of stock, drscribed as follows: One bay mare, aga- 12 years weight 1300 pounds, with mare colt by hec side, one gray mare pony, 12 weight about 750, colt witlv two nrown mares, three years one witlis knot on. right hip-size of- one-gray horse four years old, weight 1051 pounds, sweenied in shoulder, not well yet. A reasonable reward will bw given for the return of the property or information that will lead to their recovery. 51- Swink, Mwt Cracken N-ess City News: Next Wednesday McCracken will celebrate- the opening-: oliits new roller and among tht i speakers announced are J. G.

Mohler oi feiliua, Chas. E. Lobdell oi DighSou Miid State benator Si Smith of Iciu aU-y But the best element of celebration ofi the event ia the no.iees in the paper that the all the dfeiers in lhe town handle McCra-Aen flour. they want the mill to go into a condition of dry rot they should handle flor. made in other towns McCracken Has Covered Herself With Glory.

Big Crowd Present at the Mill Celebration. A Red Letter Day in the History of the Town. One of the notable events in the history of McCracken was the celebration of the new mill which took place here Wednesday. The day opened cloudy but with it came a wind which had a tendency to be disagreeable through out the day. The people of the town were early astir in anticipation of the pleasures of the day, and began early the put the finishing touches on their storefronts in the way of decorations for the reception of their visitors.

Wagons ladened with our farmer began their arrival early and by nine o'clock, the hour set for the beginning of the first of the day's exercises found a huge crowd present. The people seemed to come from every direction LaCrosse, Brownell, Ransom, Utica, Ness City and every ad joining city east and west of us, 1 At nine o'clock the parade formed headed by the McCracken band and it was then that the day's festivities! were formally opened. The parade to the mill was made, when the christen ing exercises were held, consisting of speeches, music and the distribution of badges. From here the crowd moved to the Methodist church, where the real oratory of the day was delivered, and where an, excellent program was carried out. The exercises were to have taken place in Hicks' grove, but owing to the- high wind and dust which pre vailed this icfea" was' abandoned.

The exercises- at "the church were opened by a selectiilrfby the choir, after which the speakers were introduced by Mr. Chenoweth who as master of ceremonies, The musical feature under the direction of Mr. Sam Twistleton, wasof the best, and was a demoustra tion that this city lias the very best of talent in this line; the choir consisted of thirty of the best trained voices of the city. Hon. Charles Lobdell of-Dighton, made the opening address.

While his utterances and thoughts presented at times were sublime, he was not at his best, for while the occasion gave him full scope the place aud surroundings did not give- him the freedom to follow such topics he was readily familiar with. The force of the man is better understood in a plea before a jury or from a political rostrum. Those who heard has address, however, pronounce it masterfy and eloquent. Mr. Lobdell is a pioneer in Kansas, having been born in this state and educated in its schools.

He has experienced all the vicisitudes in the making of a new country, and when he referred to the sod house of twenty years when the settler, without money, and' only muscle for capital, laid the foundation, for a and in closing: the sentence impressed-his hearers that he, too had been along this line, he struck a ready response of sympathy with his hearers. Dr. Colorado City, fol lowed Mr. Lobdell, This gentleman is familiar to many of the people of this city, and ia remembered aa having at one-time been the pastor of the Meth odist church here. Dr.

Huzlett is force ful and eloquent, but at times lapsed to incidents and stories that had come witinhis notice since his residence in the west, that were indeed pleasing. He left the impression that while it was unfortunate that lie was born in the east, an event not entirely to his iikig. it waa most fortunate, that in spirit, in his likes and sympathy he was altogether a man of the west. Speaki'ifi of- tke possibilities of Kansas he said there. Edward is determined to nave an education, which is commendable in him.

Misses and children's corset and Skel- iton Waists, a few suits of clothing for small boys, a good quality of children's hose, infants vests and cream cash mere cloaks, Mrs. Kline has for sale. Epworth League program Duet, the Misses Neil; Essay, "Epworth League as a soul winner," W. E. Cox.

Let every member of the League feel it a special duty to be present oh time. J. Wilson, president. We acknowledge the receipt of the necessary pasteboard from H. C.

Taylor, secretary of the Ness County Fair Association, which entitles us to the usual press priviledges. The fair takes place place October 2, 3 and 4. Clarence Kline has entered the engi neer corps of the United States service and will shortly be transferred to the telegraph branch of the signal service. He will leave Pueblo this evening for New York to enter upon his duties. The weather in Kansas is as varied as the whims of an old maid.

Last Sun day week it was hot enough to boil a lobster anywhere you might place it, while last Sunday it was nearly cold enough for an overcoat. I have opened a nice line of new and stylish millinery, at prices to suit. Hats trimmed to order. Every effort made to please in style, attention and prices. Please 'call and Bee for yourselves.

Very respectfully, Minnie Allen. C. M. Carson of Hargrave, came in Saturday and paid his subscription in advance for the year. Carson it one of the square-toed young republicans of this end of the county, and should get somewhere politically for his loyalty.

Mr. Hays Floyd of Hoisington, at tended the festivities here Wednesday. He likes his situation there but is not prepossessed with the town. likes McCracken better bnt there is a reason for his being partial to this place. Wm.

Steinbajgh, of Bethel, one of the directors in the new mill, came in Tuesday evening to look at the coun try. He spent some time in our office yesterday, and is very much pleased With the outlook: here. "He may make bis residence here. Those in attendance here from La Crosse at the Mill celebration were Judge Andrews, Hon. S.

Hale, Hon. Charles Kyle, C. W. McLaughlin and wife, F. Saunders, Lew Walker, Andy, Fred and Boot WoM, Mr.

Redman and Clarence McLaughlin. Mr, and Mrs. D. Grazier of Wichita are visiting friends here this week and will remain some days; we hope permanently. They left here the first of the year, and say they can Bee many changes wherein McCracken has been bettered since they left.

Wm. Van Winkle and Miss Dosia Mc-Kinsey were warried in Ness City yesterday. Miss McKinsey is a daughter of John McKinsey, of Waring township, Ness county, and the groom is from the same township. May happiness ever attend the young couple. Revs.

Baber and Thon left Tuesday to hold service at Dighton and other points west of here. As they got into the carriage for Alexander, one of them remarked that three hundred pounds of theology was a pretty fair load, butt the driver did not mind it aa he drove gaily away. Tire public schools: opened Monday with a good attendance, with Prof. J. W.

Foster as principal and Miss Deeia Fudge, in the grammar, Miss Leta An derson, intermediate, and Miss Anna Darkes, primary. These all stand high as teachers, and everything promises a successful term of school this winter. Jake Dildine of 04 matt, was circulating around among his friends here Sun day. We suspect Jake has a hankering for McCracken that somehow or other he just cam shake. When a man has once drank McCracken water and tested the hospitality of its people, it is a hard matter to stoy LaCrosse Chieftain C.

W. Bitter met with a serious accident Monday, and one which will leave him lame for quite awhile. He was-cutting fodder with a binder and had climbed on top of the machine to press the bundles down with his foot, and, losing his balance, slipped, and the needle was- driven through his foot, near the 8olemaking an ugly flesh wound. He waa unable to release himself from the machine and was obliged to drive out to the road and. for someone to come along and throw the machine out of gear.

Dr, iuighman dressed the wouikU, The teachers of the public schools are anxious to enlarge the school library so that it will be of use to other children besides those in the high Bchool. This is a good move, and should be given support. Pettyjohn Wharton sold the Harris place on the Walnut four miles west of Alexander, Monday, the consideration being $8,000. Walker put his official stamp on the transaction as notary public, and therefore guarantees the sale to be the real article. Miss Carrie Huntoon has sold Ber residence hereto Mrs.

Maple and will leave in a few days to take op her residence with ber sister at Benders, Kansas. She will however, take a finishing coarse in a commercial college at later date, and prepare herself for a place in some commercial house as stenographer. We have always believed there was a void somewhere in Brother Sam Twis-tleton's band, notwithstanding the band always plays very well on all occasions. His greatest trouble has been talent that would stay. He should orgaoin eight or ten of the best looking young ladies in the town, fnnish them with instruments, and run a mixed band.

His success would be instantaneous. A young doctor who left here last week attended church in Denver Sunday in a black suit, patent leather shoes and derby bat, with the etceteras necessary to a well dressed gentleman. 'A telegram says that not more than half the plaster on the ceiling fell off when he entered. Tie seems to be "doing Cracken. better" since he left Mc- We have no doubt the committees of the celebration used their best en deavors to display all that was laid down in the bills, but speakers are an uncertain quantity, and the failure in this line to have present all those who were to speak ean not be laid to negligence.

Otherwise the committee "exhibited" all they promised, and did thefr work expediclously and well. LaCrosse Republican: A. M.Dnrand was in town Tuesday and paid the last payment on his home section of land in the southwest part of the county. He moved there twelve yeurs ago wibSna family and fifteen dollars in money. Now he has a good house, his section fenced, sixty-five head of cattle, and out of debt.

He has forty acras of corn that will make thirty bushels per acre. Quarterly services were held at the United Brethren church last Sunday, Rev. Baber presiding. The holy sacrament was administered. The year for for the minister here and also for the presiding elder will have expired in a tew weess, wnen tne comerenee oi church sets.

While we can not say that it is a personal matter with us, the-serv- lces of these gentlemen have been al together appreciated by the- people and we must say they have been by us, Scoot City News-Lever At the elec tion this fall only township officers and a commissioaes in the third district will be elected in the state, A constitutional amendment will be voted on at the elec tion of 1902, and if it is adopted, town- ship officers- and commissioners, too, will be elected in even numbered years. After that elections will occur every two years. This will be a big financial saving to the state- as well as giving people pest from politicians in odd years. Among those-from Ness C'rty who enjoyed the festivities which took place here Wednesday, were Miss Cora Beardsley, Prof. Floyd, Mr.

Leslie Mr. Miss Brentnell, Miss Reid, Airs. George and Tom Bondurant, Mr. and Wagoner, Mrs. Ed Walters, Miss Ella.

Fiaher Kiss Ivy Roth, Mr. Monroe Temple, Floyd, Birdie and' Ruby Mi3ses Hattie and Lil-lie Nicholson, Blair Fisher, Vernon and' Elmer SchaiTc'r, Mr. Till Walton, vurjt.i.!.aw!iina,, ueprse Dull ji! 'dps school books for sale. Ah he keeps lliflin as matter of accommodation ivi'Jwr than pro tit, ami as he pay? cash, it v. ill be necenmiry, to bring or send fHhh with vour order.

Ghs: Tl.ern will l.a so few that ihe wouten agels can at least satisfy a 'ifa lime vearning and fit. with their feet on theporcli wl'te-i v.ith.