The Rantoul Citizen du lieu suivant : Rantoul, Kansas • 1

The Rantou! By George Dixon. "Kantoul, Franklin County, IRansas, Saturday Har. 26, 1898. Dol. 2 Bo.

32 For WE ARE ARRAYED E. W. DOWD COMFORT, SPEED and SAFTY Travel on the HAS THEfl! The arrived this morning, the handsomest Sideboards ever seen in Ottawa. A big line of the latest styles in Sideboards, and the prices range from $10.00 T0 $50.00. IRON BEDS, the mot-t artistic things in this line, from $5 to $22.

BABY BUGGIES from $4-75 to .36. REFRIGERATORS from $4. Ask Dowd to show you that $12.00 bed room suit. It is a rare bargain. An elegant variety of window shades.

Mrs. Maness is reported on the sick list. Ottawa is waging war on the bucket shops. An overcoat was a good tiling to wear Tuesday. Amos Boling left for Nebraska, the first of the week.

Rantoul has been the centet for traveling men this week. George Merrell was doing business in Ottawa Thursday. Peter Brinker has returned from a visit to Linn county. John Baker, of Ottawa, was doing business here Friday. Ike Goodwin is expected to return tomorrow from Colorodo.

Ed Allen was down from Armor, a few days last week. Guy's for groceried and dryoods, opposite court house. Ottawa. F. 0.

Seymour was doing business in the county seat this week. J. P. Arnold, of Stanton, shipped a i E. W.

DOWD. Ottawa, Kansas. a MO. P. TIMETABLE Mail and Passenger West.

.1:11 p. m. Local Freight "West m. Fast Freight West 10:08 a. m.

Mail and Passenger East m. Local Freight East 9:08 p.m. Fast Freight East. 11:48 p. m.

FOR SPRING. "ARE YOU? We can help you solve the problem of what to buy. The wonderful completeness of our store is a big assistance to buyers. Just now we are devoting lots of time and attention to Dress Goods and Silk selling. You can't get your spring dress to early.

In Cotton Fabrics here are the Dublin Linens, Tailor Suiting, Percales, Whittenton Dress Crashes, and riadras Cloths from loc to 18c. All suitable and seasonable for early spring wear. In Wool Goods we have wool plaids, novelties, serges, coverts and poplins, prices from 29c to $1.25 Gold fledal Black Goods. Every yard guaranteed absolutely for wear and color. 58c up to $1.00 per yd.

Silks, Silks, Silks, from 45c to 98c. This is a to be a silk season silks for dresses, for for waists, for wraps in endless variety. We also carry an elegant line of ready made Tailor Suits, Wrappers, Separate Skirts; Fancy Petticoats. The best suit department in this section. Yoh an procure an exquisite, perfect fitting suit here without the fuss and worry of the making.

All carefully made, well trimmed and extra good width. ially those, whose work is in the kindergarten. One thought set forth by the study of this man is, that his un car of hay to Paola Thursday. derlying idea in education was to fol Earl Elzea and L. C.

Goodwin are working in the nursery at Ottawa. M.JOHNSON, M. D. Diseases of women and children a specialty. Calls promptly attended day or night.

Office on north side of Main street. KANSAS. RANTOUL, Getty's Restaurant, give me Farmers, a call. Walter Grauel made a flying trip to the county seat Tuesday. Who's next.

Fred Rogers has resigned his position with the railroad and will farm, this season. Amos Boling left for Armor, Sunday to work on the North Western this summer. When you want to buy right, visit Guy's General Store, opposite court house, Ottawa, Mrs. Kring, of Ottawa, is visiting the family of Rev. Pyke and other friends here this week.

W. X. Miller reports his family all better they have been having a siege with the measles. Ottawa Business College is the finest school of its kind in the west today. Write or call for particulars.

That's all right, Joe, but you had better get a larger lantern, or none at OTTAWA, KAN. 213 S. Main St. THE low the pupil's mind, letting it grow and expand as a plant does, according to its nature. Miss Foster read "An Ideal Paper" and "The Teachers' Aim" which brought forth much discussion.

Miss Foster presented the ideal teacher but there must be an evolution from the present system before the teachers of Kansas will be able to promulgate such a theory. We were glad to see the patrons come out and take part in the discussions. That is what these meetings are for. One of the questions that confront the teacher of today is how to get the patrons interested and we believe this is one way. The evening meeting was also full of enjoyment and profit and was well rendered.

The orchestra furnished some splendid music and if anyone asks you where there is a good orchestra, you can tell them Rantoul has one. Acetylene Gas. This gas is, without question, the light of the future. Why not be independent and own your own little gas plant which will give four times more light than ordinary gas or electric lights at one half the cost? Applicable for use in churches, stores, factories, hotels, residences and country homes; safer than ordinary gas or kerosene lamps. Approved by all Boards of Underwriters throughout the United States.

We want a first class agent in every town. Write for catalogue and prices. Acettlbxb Gas Machine Go. Akron, Ohio. DAVENPORT-L RESTAURANT.

Meals, 15 cents. Give me a call when you want a good square meal. DRY GOODS CO. Ottawa's Cash Retailers. Z.

R. TAYLOR A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY. Harry McConnell Instantly Killed by a Moving Train, in the Yards at Osawatomie. From (Vawatomic Journal. Last Friday evening the news- that Harry McConnell had been killed, shocked the entire community and little groups of people discussed the horrible affair on the streets, and then carried the news to their homes, so that hundreds of people retirc-that night with hearts that beat in sympathy with the distracted parents who had lost their boy, the pride and hope of their home, in the twinkling of an eye, Harry who was an exceptionally bright boy of fourteen, had been talking to Switchman Curry about borrowing his fish net and it is supposed that in attempting to board the switch engine to ride down in the yards where Curry was working, he fell under the wheels.

This occurred shortly after eight o'clock in the evening. At about 8:20 Switchman llilde-brandt went to throw a switch near the coal chutes, and discovered the mangled remains of the poor boy. The father, J. E. McConnell was at once notified and the remains were taken to Johnson's undertaking rooms where thpy were prepared for burial.

The funeral was held from the family residence at 2 p. m. the day following, after which the burial took place at the Elmdale cemetery. The sympathy of all is extended to the heartbroken parents. Teachers Meeting.

The teachers' meeting that was held at the C. P. church Saturday afternoon closes the meetings In this division for this year. The next meeting will be held at Ottawa, to which the president extends an invitation to all who are interested in education to be present. The meeting will be addressed by President Taylor, of Emporia, or some one of equal note.

The meeting Saturday afternoon was interofting as well as intructive. Miss Marsh presented the reading circle work in a clear and concise manner, A discussion followed which brought out many points that were interesting to both teachers and patrons. Mr. Clyde presented in a very forcible manner, the Diography of the great German ''Reformer," Fnebel. Fra-bel is probably an ideal man to put before the teachers, espec 122 N.

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aTO u0 0SUb us-paiueft Do You Know- sssArmstrong THE JEWELER. Has the Largest stock of IT WILL PAY YOU WELL LASS WARE UEEN WARE IJ ND LAMPS QU A To call at Lathrop's furniture store and see his line of new furniture and get prices before you buy. we'll try to please you and will not be undersold. A large line of new stoves of all kinds. Bring Our Heroes Home, A beautiful and stirring song, arranged for the piano and organ, entitled, "Bring Our Heroes Home," dedicated te the memory of the heroes of the LT.

S. battle ship, Maine, has just been issued. This beautiful song and eighteen other pages of full sheet music will be sent on receipt of 25 cents in money or postage. Address Popular Mrsic Indianspolis, Ind. in Ottawa and sells them cheaper than anybody.

I do this because I am at no extra expense, running the china department in connection with my jewelry business. I ask you to come and be convinced. J. C. ARMSTRONG, 2o6flainSt.

OTTAWA, KAN- Everyone concedes that the rooms of the Ottawa Business College are finest found in the great western country. We are camping on the trail of the "Spy." Our readers can look for some interesting developments next week. All kinds of money saved by buying groceries and drygoods at Guy's, opposite court house, Ottawa. Try it and see. W.

C. Sparks, of Sparks mule and horse barns, of Kansas City, shipped a car of mules from here Monday. He bought them of L. C. Griffith and sons.

William Springer and Miss Lena Gaskell, one of Franklin county's popular school teachers, were married at the home of the bride, near Centropo-lis, the 17th. The carpenters are putting the finishings on the new hall this week. When finished we will have one of the finest lodge halls in this part of the county. The residence of T. J.

Dixon, of Peoria, burned Thursday morning with all its contents. The fire caught from a defective flue. The house was a two story structure of about eight rooms. The loss will be about $SC0; no insurance. Those purchasing scholarships for the regular summer school at the Ottawa Business College will be furnished with a free pass into the Chautauqua Assembly grounds this coming summer.

A medical magazine says that newspapers, folded and hented are better as a hot application than hot cloths, water bags, etc. Heat the papers and place around the patient to promote a good sweat. Now is the time to A. A. LATH BOP Hutchison Daily News: Charlie Scott carries the Remington boom for state treasurer as a side line.

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Best Results. All work warranted ns represented. Don't wait for the sunshine. Come right along. May become a reality or it may not, but we want it understood that we are constantly nillinery Opening WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, flarch 30 31.

BUELL'S BAKERY Larger and better than ever before. Latest stylos in Pattern Hats and Easter Bonnets. Ladies of Rantoul and vicinity are cordially invited to attend. -Axn- WAR ON HIGH PRICES and our patrons benefit by our victories We solicit an inspection of our stock of General Merchandise and we are satisfied that we can quote you prices that will get your trade. Highest price paid for country produce.

Confectionery. Miss Haynes, Opposite Court House. Ottawa, Kansas. Formerly of niaml County Woman Killed, Mrs. Gertie G.

Woodard, daughter of J. D. (treason, editor of the Atwood Citizen, was shot and killed by Wesley Cochran, at Atwood in the Citizen office Wednesday noon, after which he cut his throat and died almost immediately. No cause is given in lie dis-patchf for the horrible double crime, Mrs. Woodard was a niece of Editor (treason, of the Pnola Republican, and of Mrs, M.

V. Burns, past "ofthis place. She was born in I'aoln. 126 Main' Ottawa, Kansas, Is the place to get Bread Pies, Cakes mid the choicest candies to be found in the city. Finest ice cream parlor in Ottawa.

I make a specialty of furnishing ice cream and candies to pnrties, etc. Give me a trial. H. E. BUELL.

C. M. WILSON. XHO0KXK0O0KHO 0XXKOCKXM0-0 Rantoul.