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VOL.1. NUMBER 12. STOCKTON, BOOKS COUNTY. KANSAS. WEDNESDAY.

OCTOBER 22. 1890. EXGHANQE QpOGIRY. The Republican nominee for Representative, Mr. Hooper, is making a vigorous canvass and is said to be gaining ground every day.

Those who attend the meetings and hear him are at once convinced that he is the proper man to represent this county in the legislature. His opponent is not making any canvass whatever and expects to be elected by the secret machine's vote. True they are strong, but we are of the opinion that unless they exhibit some ability they will fail on election day. Fresh by the can or by the dish, at Olney's. Fresh stock of books, tablets, box paper, stationery and all kinds of school supplies just received at C.

G. Mickel's Book store. The managers of the Observer are still taking the farmers' dollars for subscription to that paper. As they only expect to issue twice more we should think they would be ashamed. J.

W. Moore, the grocer, is selling his goods at cost. He wants to close out his stock in the next thirty days and prices will be made on all goods. Parties wishing bargains should call on him. We are Headquarters for GROCERIES and QUEENSWARE.

Judge Smith is at home. Fresh home made taffy at Olney's. Joseph McNulty is in Smith county. New goods and lower prices at Griffin's. One week from next Tuesday is election day.

W. B. Ham is back from his western trip: Good line of groceries at C. G. Mick-el's, sold at Granger prices.

Mr. Woodcock and family are visiting with Mrs. Lecompte. O. W.

Fox, of Topeka, made this office a pleasant call Wednesday. E. M. Backus has rented a farm near Silver Lake, Shawnee county, this state. Mr.

Love, brother of our late townsman D. was in town Thursday. Married on Tuesday evening by Justice Smith, Mr. Bell to Miss Kittie Calvert. Mr.

Pike, mother of Mrs. J. R. Wells, started Thursday for Led-ville, Colorado. Mr.

Pearsall is packing his goods and expects soon to start in business at Denver. James Dougherty, the next commissioner from the first district, was in town Wednesday. When In town call at this office. We would be pleased to give you The Republican nominee for Clerk of the District Court, Mr. Fair, has been canvassing the county of late.

George being a favorite among the old soldiers and a general good, clever and accommodating fellow is making many votes for himself and the entire ticket. The boys in blue are supporting him to a man and his election is one of the certainties. His opponent is a good fellow and making a hard canvass but instead of gaining he is constantly loosing ground. Largest Stock ard LoWest Prices. Market Price for produce.

ACADEMY NOTES. Arthur Lampkin is again enrolled as a student. Miss Pope is teaching Mr. Mather's classes in his absence. Dr.

Callender and Hon. I. H. Kerr were welcomed visitors last Friday. Prof.

Mather is attending the Congregational Association at Hiawatha. Fred Bodecker is visiting with his parents who will soon leave for Missouri. Miss Pope entertained a number of the students and others at her home Monday evening. The Gladstonian society on next Saturday evening will elect its officers for the ensuing month. Harry Smith, a former student, re- p.

5. Goolbaugh. The Republican nominee for Probate Judge, is receiving the support of nearly the entire county, regardless of party. He will be elected without opposition, we might say, as his opponent is not the kind of a man for a public servant. All admit that Mr.

Mullin is the best man for Probate Judge in Rooks county. turned last week from the Rockies exchanges and other valuable read ing matter. Born on Monday morning, October 20th, to Mr, and Mrs. D. B.

Hurlbut. a son. Mother and child doing well. III The Republican nominee for Superintendent of Public Instructions, Mr. Graham, is the right man' in the right place.

He is by far the best superintendent Rooks county ever had and those who are interested in the welfare of our schools are doing good work for him. All the teach Farmers take notice: If you want a Our Entire stock of ers speak a good word in his behalf where he spent his vacation. The present marking system is having a very gratifying effect upon the attendance at chapel and class exercises but the breaking of study hours still continues. Win. Hill, a former student at the Academy, but for the past six months editor of a paper in tTie eastern part of the state, returned home last week.

He has resumed his studies again. The boys of the Gladstonian cociety will debate tke alliance question, one week from Saturday night No judges will be chosen and as it will be just before election the delusion will be postponed till the next meeting when the election returns will be in and th decision rendered accordingly. LAND PATENT. Patents for the following named entrymen in Rooks county Kansas have been received at this and are ready for delivery upon surrender of Receiver's final receipt or an affidavit of its loss, viz: Peter Harmon. Thomas P.

Smith. James W. whenever an opportunity offers. His opponent is not very well acquainted with the people of the county nor the requirements of the office. Mr.

Graham, during the two years that he has served the people, has, by applying himself to his work, succeeded in placing the schools of CLOTHING, TRUNKS, ETC. Once more we call the attention of our many customers to the fact that we are still in the notion of closing out our business here and in order to do this successfully we have added a few of the choice staples to make it more convenient for' us to supply your wants at such prices as will close out our entire stock in a few months We will not replace any kind of goods now carried in stock. Come and get the best selections. SAL ROSENBERG. this county on an equality with any in the state and persons holding certificates in this county can go to any county in the stale and obtain a like certificate.

To make a change now would be a serious mistake. Baldwin. Jamea B. Low. William Titus.

square meal, go to the Pulley restaurant at the old Millinery stand of Eeed and Stewart. I am prepaired to do all kind of boot and shoe repairing at reasonable rales. Satisfaction guaranteed. W. H.

Keilholtz. One door west of harness shop. Died on Monday, October 20th, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Rhodyback.

The funeral was held on Tuesday. We would judge that the river water is getting somewhat riley by the way it riled up some of the inhabitants on Saturday last. The name of John Russell appears as publisher of the Observer this week. This probably is done to keep John from supporting Tully for congress. The ladies of the M.

E. church will give a Thanksgiving dinner and supper, for which the patronage of the public is respectfully solicited. The place of holding will be given later. Lou Baker, the alliance freight tumbler who has been on the depot force for some time, has been promoted to the rank of brakeman on the passenger. Wilber Carpenter takes his place at the depot.

Hon. A. L. Patchin, of Oberlin, formerly of this county, has received the nomination on the republican ticket for representative of Decatur Rollin E. Sawyer.

William Niohols. Alexander Kaiser. Luoian A. Harbaush. William Huva John Sautter.

William N. Read. Margaret Watt. John C. Dron.

Columbus Cox, Jacob N. Chwander, Alex. Belile. Z. W.

Morris. Yours Very Respectfully, Wibb McNall, Register. CITY OFFICERS. Mayor 0. A.

Higgina Clerk P. A. Chipman The Republican nominee for County Attorney, Mr. Ham, is one of the best officers in the state. He is firm on all questions of importance to the people and especially the prohibition question.

During his term of office he has at all times guarded the county "crib" with discretion and deserves the support of every voter in Rooks county. His opponent is a nice young man with but little experience in his profession and is likely to get but few votes. Treasurer. J. B.

Graham Marshal L. VanSlykf Police Judge J. R. Brobst D. B.

Hurlbut, B. Hurlbut, Councilmen. (D. B. Hill, Geo.

Farr, W. A. Bingham, N. Pepper. 3 CO rr- CD M.

y. SJWJH DEALERS IN DRUGS, PATENT MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, GLASS, ETC. The Republican nominee for Commissioner of the First District, Mr. Dougherty, is one of the best men on the ticket. He is an old soldier and one of the best citizens in the county.

A vote for Capt. Dougherty means a vote for the careful handling of the countys' funds. CD CD GO county. He is instructed for Isgalls COUNTY OFFICERS Representative Ell Sherman Treasurer G. N.

Miokel Register of Deeds W. MoNntt County Clerk F. P. Hill Superintendent of J. W.

Graham Probate Judge John Mullin County Attorney B. Ham Sheriff. R. Delay Serveyor T. Locke Clerk of Distriot Court.

G. Farr Coroner. Dr. leigh Health Offioer. Dr.

Donnell SI. Conger Ch'n A. Teele L. Norman County Physician. J.

Donnell W. B. HAM, Attorney at law, County Attorney for Rooks County. Will practioe in all the Courts. Office over Exchange Bank.

Stockton. They are prepared to compound Prescription and will undoubtedly be elected. Mr. Patchin was at one time senator of this district. On last Saturday evening the CD 53 a1 carefully.

Registered Pharmacist in attendanoe. STOCKTON. KANSAS. members of the W. R.

C. and D. of CD CD 03 6 R. gave a reception at the pleasant home of Jim Smith, in honor of Mr, and Mrs. Ralph Wood.

The evening was spent in a pleasing and profitable manner. An elegant supper was served to which all did full justice and went home happy. On Monday evening the ladies of the Four of the Republican nominees have been tried for two years, and there has not been one word, as yet, brought to bear against them as officials and their personal records are Without reproach. Dr. Powell, the able editor of the Observer, has bought the drug stock belonging to A.

L. Thomas, and will continue the business. He gives notice, through his paper, that there will be no liquor sold on the premises. We hope the doctor is sincere in this matter. CD O4 A good assortment of patent medicine yet on hand at c.

G. Mickel's. will sell the same for 60cents on the dollar Pills only 15 cents and warranted. McIIenry the Tailor, over Bingham's store, is now ready to cut, make, alter, repair and clean all kinds of gen-tlemens' clothes and ladies jackets. Don't fail to call at the Opera House Restaurant when in town and get a first-class meal.

Griffin's prices are the lowest. Born on Thursday, October 23rd, to Mr. and Mrs. J. W.

Graham, a girl. 3. CO 09 Congregational church gave a reception at the home of Mrs. Dailey, in Mr. and Mrs.

W. honor. They left Tuesday by team for Missouri..