The Osawatomie Progress from Osawatomie, Kansas • 5

The Osawatomie Progress. noted then as now for its produc 5 i 4 tit 4 4 4J 4 4 4 4 R. O. WALTHALL, -Editor and Publisher. tiveness the old doctor would bo called upon in due timo to officiate at the birth of a son or a daughter PuMIhIux Weokly.

Subscription price por year advanco. of the couple he had married. Dnring the drouth of 1800, no "Entered Octal 10, 11X12, at Onawatomlo, Kan- crops were ripened or gathered hi, ai locoml-clnM mat tor, nndor Act of Conirrowj of March 3. 1H79." and no hay was harvested, but the hot winds from the western deseri had no effect on the crop of babies. To arnld broalc in tlia nunibcrt, the paper will bo aunt to aubftcrihor until we are notified ny mall or jmntoimlly to dlncontlnuo.

Whan topped, all arruaraKiM muHt be paid at $1.00 a yaur or 10 cento a month. as they ripenod every month in the year; and the good old doctor, had farm is a monument of his useful, ness on earth. Before he died be was a long and prtiont sufferer, and ready to die. There was Richard Collins, the genial Irishman from Limerick who left his native land to take up his' abode in this free country 'iwhoro every brawny band that plow Finds plenty la And every furrow of the plow Is a stop to Independence." Henry Beck, fconrad Isaac and Wm. Polhamus must receive passing notice as comrades of mine.

Henry Beck was one of the oldest and best citizens of the town ship, and one of the nation's defenders as a soldier. Isaao Polhamus and I rode boot to boot for six months in the war of the rebellion. He was niy friend. lie was an "honest man, the noblest work of God" Conrad Bair was another brave soldier and good citizen. busy harvest.

Two more kindly old THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1003. souls never lived than Dr. and Mrs Conrey. Peace to their, ashes. D.

M. Sheldon is anoter old set tier whose face was seen for last time many years ago. He was brave soldier of the war of the re bellion. He was wounded in lion PRETTY FURNITURE Makes a room look neat, cheerful, attractive, and satisfying. You feel1 at hdme amidst pleasure surroundings and a home feeling is half the pleasure of life.

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At the reunion of old settlers of held September 17 at the farm of' A. J. Ticknor, near Fontana, Capt. Reuben Smith paid duo tribute to some of the old settles of the township who live now only in memory. From his address we quote: Nick L.

Beuter, if my memory 'He loved follow And their lore was sweet, The father of the slain son Plant daisies at bia bead and at Lis feet." S. JOHNSON Residence Phones 194.X 203 another product of this township, Undertaking In all its branches is ghren care is how the honored judge of this BIRDS MAKE APT BEGGARS. ful attention, call answered day or night. judicial district. "We are proud Instances of Their Being Tauicht to of the Sheldon stock, and in honor if ij4 ii iji 44 4 4 4 if if 4 ing the memories of those of them Solicit Alma and Trade for Tbelr Owner.

who are dead, we honor ourselves Now recall the Lanes. The old Several kinds of birds besides parrots can be taught to speak amusingly and pointedly, as tne following Instances will gentleman whose name do no MfTH iH i 4 tt remember, and Albert, and Anson snow: A cockatoo kept In a barber shop In and Vernon. Albert passed long London has been taught to plead feeling ago to bourne from The ly and persistently for the "lather boy' at Christmas time by reminding custom' whence no traveler serves me correctly, was the first of the early settlers of Osage-twp. to pass away. He was a true type of the Kansas pioneer.

He was a born leader of men, not a follow- er. It was therefore no wonder when I learned that you, the people of had made him caption of Co. C. of the 12th Kansas, when nearly all you volunteered as soldiers in the war of the rebellion. But his light was cruely put out, just as he entering the sunny south.

He was the first man the regiment to lose his life, shot down by those ers not to forget the contribution box, Anson Lane, whom laid to rest a few years ago, a mantle of snow Few, it is said, leave without dropping in a copper, the bird's shrill reminder being incessantly repeated during the busy covering the prairies he had trod so long as we laid him to rest, has hours. Last year the lucky apprentice found nearly ten dollars, chiefly In cop bequeathed a son to Miama-co, pers, within the receptacle. Before the Visible Oilver bird was taught its catchy phrase not whom we delight to honor. one-third of the amount fell to the lad 'i Then you remember the kindly faces of Father Ruble and wife share. Just as a parrot knows that by repeating his lesson his reward takes the shape of a piece of sugar, so this cockatoo They could truly say pests of an army who never sought or fought an open battle, the bush seemed to understand that each cus TYPEWRITER tomer should patronize the box, those aj making for the door without recognition 1 "We have lived and loved together Through many changing years We have shared each others sorrows, And dried each others tears." whacker.

Those of you who were present will remember how a rude grave was dug upon the mountain beln? notified In shriller tones than usual to "Remember the boy's Christmas box." Now I think of old John Huls In a South London hostelry a parrot takes charge of a collecting box for the lifeboat fund. Callers are reminded to and his horse, Sampson, of Dr, side; and "Slowly and sadly we laid him down In the flold of his fame, fresh and gory; Has proved its superiority to over 60,000 users. Are they all mistaken? Visible Vriting, Ease of Operation, Unquestionable Durability, are. a few superior features. Write for 25 additional reasons.

The OLIVER TYPEWRITER COMPANY. "Remember the lifeboat," and it Is said Shiply, and that old, sturdy the box is well noticed through the bird's We carved not a line, we reared not a stone, Scotchman, Father Mcintosh loquacity. A London beggar, nearly blind and a Hunniwell, Uncle Billy Clark and cripple, found his parrot more useful than the usual dog. The bird presided 206 West 9th St Kansas City, Missouri. John Osmon.

Then there is Geo Fritz, the soldier and gentleman. 9 over a box fixed on a tripod stand, fear ik ive4i4 4 4 ing neither dog nor mischievous street and Jesse Bruner, once the riches boy. Both knew better than to meddle man in the township, but by the with Poll, one experience of her razor- changes of fortune died in poverty sharp beak being sufficient to insure futuie good behavior. an unmerited reward for a life of Pity the blind!" she cried, in doleful toil. Then you remember SamWal- But luft him alone in his glory.

No useless coffin confined his breast, Nor in shoot nor in shroud we wound him, As he lay like a warrior, taking his rest, With his martial cloak around him, I recall another name; that of Dr. L. C. Conrey, who I trust has found that rest beyond the grave that he never received here. He was the busiest and most useful man in the township.

He was a Baptist minister, not a great preacher, but, then his preaching was better then the pay he received from his flock. Being called upon to solemnize a marriage; he would take his pay in corn or a load of tones; and though she would grab se Inman and Walter Se WHEN YOU BUY verely at the fingers of a tampering per 1 at 1 11 til 1 son, to the donor of a coin she remained coy, three or the old settles wnose lives were shortened by their ser quietly on the perch, rewarding him with a loud whistle and a solemn vices as soldiers in the war of the "Thank you!" The mendicant's wife was responsible for the bird's education, rebellion. Morning and night the woman guided I must not forget Oliver P. her husband to and from his place, Implements, tools or any piece of hardware, you want to feel that it is reliable. Buy it at Hill's for he will guarantee it to be satisfactory in every respect.

throughout the day feeling sure that ney, a quiet; peaceful citizen and a Poll was sufficient protection. The man regularly took about three dollars a day, true Christian gentleman. His fcjirie hay The township being JZ the bird being, of course, the chief attraction, its quaint ways enforcing atten tlon. Osawatomie, Kansas. W.

J. MILL, Well-trained starlings talk with won derful clearness. One used to go round perched on its youthful master's shoul I Facts To-Be ders, soliciting contributions for the In dian missionaries. The writer forgets the exact phrase employed, but the boy's box always contained more money than those of his schoolfellows. Consequent- he carried off many handsome book fb fc Pi Considered.

prizes for his pains. A. Goingthe rounds with a cheap Jack, Coll At The a handsome raven used to Impress on lookers with the fact that "Things are polng chpap to-day," varying the speech by asking: "Who'll buy?" Now and aealn his master would throw on the floor an Inferior piece of crockery with I I a loud crash, when the raven exclaimed 4 dismally i "Another gone smash," or 'We're going to the dogs." Its owner 9 said the bird was worth ten dollars a m.3 week to him. Have you been in the habit of going elsewhere to do your trading Your pro- 4 duce and patronage is what we want. Griye us a trial and we assure you that you could be no better satisfied even if you should go to the ends of the earth.

For fresh home made candies, ice cream, cold drinks of all kinds, We are headquarters for anything in our line and our specialty is to please Make the Candy Kitchen your headquarters LABOR DAY. Quaint Little Island. During the winter there arenovlsltora it Heligoland, and life Is verv dull rm the island. Nearly all the Bhdps are shut Yours For Futupe Trade, ana, ir you want to buy anything, you have to ring or knock before you can attract attention. Even then you will very'likely be asked to call again to i morrow.

The lodging-houses are also sdtrs. U. Wallincford, and the fishing-boats are flrawn ilTr 4 Vs a- av a t)Vi up on the beach above high-watermark. When snow falls, the children" spend much of their time In tobogganing lown the narrow streets. At night the Hellgolandera gather in the public halls, I J.

T. WALTHALL, Opposite Masonic Temple. he men to drink beer, smoke and Dlav cards, and the women to dance. There Read the Progress. are no formalities, as all the Islanders have known each other from infancy.

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