The Tescott Telegram from Tescott, Kansas • 2

Hardware and Implement store that THE TELEQRAM wt be excelled in the state: the bank that has already been mentioned an up-to-date Drug store; the neatest Chicago Lumber Co. TRA8K GILMAN, Irop. E. R. TRASKk Editor and Publisher Confectionery in the county; a Fuml ture store that can't be eclipsed west of the "big muddy;" a good Livery Published every Friday.

stable two-blacksmith shops, a wagon IN FASHION'S REALM. ArtlatU Hortlllri That Lead Altraa. (Irene to the f)eoa'a Monogram stockings are the correct boiiery, Straps, play an Important part in all the frocks of the year. A striking white kihirt waist is trimmed with many bright red bnndi and nietnl ornaments, A smart tan-colored silk petticoat haa eight tiny ruffles, each trimmed with black and white silk braid. On Dollar a Year in Advance shop with one of Henderson's tire setters; two good hotels, twodoctora, two Local advertising 5o a line per week loe cream parlors, a carpenter shop, millinery shop; dentist; two elevitors Termiof advertising made known on a drayman land ollloe: good barber application shop; first chss harness and saddle Carry a complete stock of Yellow pine and Cypress lumber, sash doors, Red cedar shingles, rath, Oak and white cedar posts, Lime, cement, plaster, bic barb wire, soft and hard coal; sole agents for M.

M. S. poultry and American woven wire fences. Bring us your estimates to figure and-examine our stock before you buy. FRIDAY, JUNE 20 1802.

TESCOTT. shop und a well driller and wind-mill expert; two good preachers, two good school houses; a good newspaper, the Tkboott Telegram. It also has 'the best and most intelligent men and women in the west and decidedly the prettiest girls and slickest boys in the country, and a prospect to double it's population in six months. Founding of Tescott and History of her early career. C.

G. Hess, Mgr. tescott, so named from one of, if not the oldest inhabitant this vicinity as We ha ve no use for the history of the Thomas Eugene Seott, better known rebellion. This town has more old soldiers, God bless thetn, to the square foot than any plate north of and Dixons line. And it has copie to in this part Some of the new stocks are embroidered in tiny colored figures, outlined in black, giving a jeweled effect.

Aigrettes are largely used upon the new hat and promise to be as important a millinery feature as they were a few years ago, says the Chicago Daily News. With regard to small checks and very narrow stripes there is no doubt. Before long we shall see much of these, both for visiting toilets and walking dresses, and tbey will, perhaps, prepare the way for piece-dyed taffeta and faille. Many of the newest toques aremade entirely of chrysanthemum straw, which really needs very little in the wny of trimming, jntt a chou here or a tiny bunch of blossoms and perhaps a black velvet bow. Billowy masses of chiffon and lace render some of the hats visions of beauty, and these delicate tissues are to be one of fashion's favorite trimmings, Women, always like those dainty, fluffy creations, and In hats the effect is particularly charming.

A very pretty novelty was a sash of pink liberty, with the long ends rounded off instead of pointed. All around the edges were tiny chiffon roses In pale pink and at the back of the waist, where, the streamers are fastened, of our moral vineyard, that one team of mules can lake the starch out of two of our town farmers, Competition may be the lifo of trade TESCOTT ROLLER MILL. Manufacturers of High Grade Flour, Corn meal, Gra- 3 ham flour, Bian, Shorts Chop feeds. Special attention given to Exchange Trade, 2 Brownlee Brothers, Prop, but in the newspaper business competition of the kind that cuts advertising prices is the deith of business Don't forget to procure a copy of the Tkleobam with the history of Testott it. Don't borrow a copy and forget to carry it back; own one of your own.

It will be of incalculable interest to you in years to come, It is worth a whole years subscription. were elusters of these same delicate flowers. The Tescott cornet band has been iuiiinuuiiauiiuuiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiuiuaiiaiuiiiiiiiuuiuiiiiiiiiuiuiuiuiu i duly organized and the boys are practicing faithfully under the efficient leadership of Harry Adkins. Several new hornB have been purchased and we Will soon have an organization of which we may well be proud. A good band is the making of a town and we should all give them every encouragement.

They will be out in all their dazzli ng splendor on the 4th. Furniture Store Economy By our request Mr. F. L. Scidmore favored us with, as he says, a "rough sketch of the history of Tescott from 8 ill JL2XTD- its birth up to the present time." His time was short and it was rather un satisfactory to him, but we are pleased with it and we know the readers of the 1 TJ23DEST.lSIr(3-.

i TaLEOBAM will also be well pleased. We only hope he may be induced to 8HBH follow it up with remnisances of the JOHN JOHNSON, Proprietor. Tescott, Kansas, past and sketch them as they will na turally arise from time to time, for his home paper. Never begin paring your advertising I have filled my new store room from floor to celling with brand new and up-to-date furniture and espectfully inv ite the general public to call and inspect, my stock of wish to buy or not Over an hundred styles and patterns of carpeting to choose from, at city prices. My stock of Wall Paper can't be excelled in the state.

rates. The first cut starts you on a decline to which there is no end save financial disaster, Your advertising T. E. is now enjoying a comfortable home with many pleasant sur-Toundings, one half mile east of town Tetcott is geographically situated in the Center of Morton township, which is the Bouthwest townshin of Ottawa county, and in the fina rich valley of the Saline. The town was located and platted by OtisB.Gunn in the spring Of 1886 and before the railroad was completed and for sometime all building material, merchandise, Ac was hauled in by team from Minneapolis.

Later as the completion of the roi advanoed, merchandise was drawn to end of rail and delivered in the most convenient spot, usually in a diteli. It's first business house was started by Arthur E. Parmlee and F. L. Scid-more of Minneapolis, under the firm name of Parmlee Scidmore, May 12, 1886, with F.

L. Scidmore as manager. It's first residence was erected by Joseph Kiff. This was followed in rapid euccession by the Webster building, Archer Barn. Gore Block.

Brooks' building, Lee building, Chicago Lumber and 8. K. Martin Lumber Co. The Hardware business, established in 1886 by Parmlee Scidmore, was succeeded by the latter in 1888 and ontinued by him with a stock of farm implements until December he sold to H. McLaren Son who are continuing the business, so long conducted by Mr.

Scidmore. Of the original business established only three remain, 11. Brooks general merchandise, succeeded by Brooks G. R. taking as partner, his brother E.

and the Chicago Lumber Co. Their business has all outgrown their quarters and none would now be recognized except from location The first mail was carried over the Star rout from Salina to Churchill post office which was at the farm residence of T. B. Sears, with T. B.

as post maste and by specia' consent the Tescott mail was delivered by a special carrier to F. L. Scidmore who acted as postmaster. The first school was established in j6 by Eddy, August Helsli and F. L.

Scidmore. who erected a small room nd employed a lady teacher from Abilene and it was conducted on the subscription order. This was continued until arrangements could be made to form a new district and build a school house. The first doctor was II. II.

Sutherland, who practiced for several years and finally accepted a position with theR. I.R.R.Co. C. E. Pierce the present harness man, established his business in 1887 and it has grown from a small shop that answered for shop and residence to a good shop and comfortable residence property.

II. Eddy was Tescott' postmaster is new living on his old farm west tot tow The Bank of Tescott was established F.L. Scidmore induced his brother F. F. Scidmore to come from Michigan to accept the position of cashier, which position he now holds It's first stock holders were Trew, Scidmore, Rears, Johnson, FM Sexton.

A Parmlee, and Scidmore. Of its original stockholders, but two remain, F. F. and F. L.

Scidmore This Bank is a good solid instiiution'und is highly appreciated by the public. Among the business men early in the Tescott field we could name many comers and goers but none so deserved ly as George Baker, one of the town's jnost prosperous business men today a man "who doeB not accept failure as defeat, but who with an old span of mjlf a determined will, carved out by hard labor, a small capital which by judicious management has made him a fine business and a good Tescott has a population at the pre space is your stock in trade, and there is no more reason why the merchant should expect'you to sell it to him be low cost, than there is for you to expect him to sell you your groceries, your clothing or other articles below cost. Set a fair value on your space and stick to it. MOORS STUFF THEIR BRIDES At a recent meeting of the Nebraska Maidens Go Through a PItimylns; lrocea to Prepare for tBf Mat- rlmonlal Market. D.

C. STELSON Pres. F. F. SCTmvrrmi? Editorial association the brethren of the press in that state adopted a dec 1 laration of independence in which they announced to the good people of that BANK OF TElSdOTT, TESCOTT, KANSAS.

state thut they were not seekers of BOAHDO DIRECTORS charity, and that cities in which their annual meetings were held were not called upon to furnish free entertain 0. LAESON. F. L. 8 CIDMOEE Wm, RUNCIMjLN.

D. 0. STELSON. F. SCIDMORE.

GRAND ment to the members. This is as it should be. The newspaper is a legitimate business in which the laborer is worthy of his hire. The ne wspaper ed -itor or publisher should be paid for his labor and his goods, and in turn he should pay for what he receives from others. Auxiliary.

Established in 1887. Capital Stock and Surplus, $20,000. Do general Banking businessFire Insurance, aid Life Insurance, Prompt attention given to collections. We are not exactly satisfied with ua. ir hjsTa e.

-4. the answer we get from a few of our citizens when approached for thei patronage. Some say the people are acquainted with them, have known Obesity is regarded among the Moors as the crowning beauty of woman, and no maiden is considered suit-able for'marriage until she is nearly us fat a Falstaif. As soon as a Moorish maiden is engaged it isthebounden duty of her parents to fattten her up like a lamb for the aerifiee. And this is whefe men intervenes to thwart th plans of nature.

The male is generally slim, wiry, sinewy, all bone, muscle and thews', and he likes his mate to be as complete a contrast to himself as possible, says a London paper. So she has to train for it and to persevere until she becomes a woman of four dimensions, an unwieldy bolster ef solid flesh, wherein the sowl is entombed forever. Every morning she takes the soft part of her wheaten bread and rolls it into long, round pieces about twice the length of her little finger and of the girth of her thumb. After each, meal she eats three or four of these, gradually increasing the dose. At first, while the spirit is willing and the flesh still weak, she is allowed to wash them down with milk or green tea.

Later on liquids are tabooed. Most girls manage in fime to put away 50 or' 60 of these aids to obesity every day. By the time the wedding day comes round, the brides have wholly lost their slimness, and after a few years they have irretrievably forfeited the female form divine and resemble huge sacks of down. One of those ladies having emigrated to Spain, her friends there had to have EmmmmwMmmEmmmEEEEE: 4th Of JulY. them for years, and it is not necessary for them to advertise.

Some remark that there is nothing raised in the country and there will be nothing to m' buy or sell, and as to the matter of taking the paper, they get three or four papers from Kansas City a couple from Minneapolis, one or two from Saliha C. ROBB1NS, Prop. and other places, and they might wind Tescott Will Cele up by saying the home paper is a superfluity that for home news they can GOOD ROOMS AND GOOD BEBS. EVERYTHING CLEAN AND NEAT, rely on the gossip of the old men and women of the town. They are probably right but how does it look? brate.

A Grand celebration will RATES: $1.00 per day. Hi Meals served at all hours of the day. Col. Horton and his brother Chester returned from their Iowa visit Tues day where they have been for a few be held in T. E.

Scott's grove east of town. Music, Speaking, Basket Dinner. Ball game weeks with friends and relatives. The Colonel bruogh his oldest son Elmer sent writing of 300 inhabitants, all Livery and Peed Stable. back with him.

Chester says it has been 14 years since ho left Iowa and it surprised him to see the great change time has wrought in that country. white, not a colored. voter in town. Two churches, Methodist and Xutl.uni!. both a large member Everyone, has grown the a huge crescent hewn out of the dm-ner-table to accommodate her.

In Morocco tables are not yet the fashion, no more than knives and forks. 1 Firemen Teeth. "The reason of the physical examination of applicants for the position of fireman is so strict on the point of perfect teeth, is because it may easily happen that one man may have to rescue a number of small children Trom a burning room," said a physician. "When the fireman can hold no more children rn his arms he must carry-one of them by holding it with his teeth." Chicago Tribune. D.

D. O'BRIEN, Prop. ship i pood attendance an Epworth price of land ranges from $60 to $85 Jjeantif. lie Dorcua society; a lodge Platform dance, Races, Jumping, match game of quoits, and amusements of all kinds. Everybody is invited to come and partake in the program.

All outdoor sports for both sex will be contested and the best contestant will carry off a Committee. of l.tbtiitis, J. 0.0. Woodman, Workman, sPyramids, G. A.

ana per acre, that could have been bought while he was there for from $3 to $10 per acre. The country has been flooded with water and many thousands of sheep, hogs and were drowned Relk-I Corps a cornet) band.three base First class accommodations. Good carriages for transpor-ttion for travelers to tovvns.Pricea reason-ible. Your patronage solicited. ball tf.iins.a good team of quoit pitcher nnd substitutes; three first class He says notwithstanding he had a good visit and enjoyed himself while there he yearned for the flesh pot of Sunny Jtj Guilds and ir0cery stores; the best 1 umber yard in the state a first Subscribe for the Tiwosah ami a good night's fie Kansas.

fiU rolkr mill; a good creamery, a.