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Independent. IRA H. CLARK. TERMS, $1.00 PER YEAR. VOL.

2. WALTON, HARVEY COUNTY, KANSAS, THURSDAY DECEMBER 15, 1887. NO. 36. GAS DISCOVEREDI Mr.

D. Shomber informed us this morning that gas had been discovered in large quantities 011 the old L. L. Harris place, now owned by a )ir. Shepler, nine miles northeast of Walton, yesterday afternoon.

The gas was discovered while boring in an old well for water, at a depth of 1254 feet. The matchinery WAR hoisted and the well covered up so the gas could not escape except through a small aperture where' gas pipe iras 'inserted. A niatel was lighted and placed at the opening of the pipe, when an explosion took place that could be heard great distance and which knocked the covering of the well and the bf fifteen or twenty feet. man touching the match a not the first time gas has been discovered in this vicinity, but it is by far the stongest find. "I cannot tell how the truth may be, I tell the tale as 'twas told to 106." Is your turkey fat? The shoats are being butchered.

F. Utt is down from Newton to- day. Winter wheat is in excellent condition. Christmas one week from next Sabbath. A good program for literary to morroy night.

S. R. McArthur is headquarters for gloves and mittens. You can get peanuts by the peck or bushel at Gradle's. Hoods and Toboggan caps, latest styles.

MALLISTER'S. Walk in and take dinner for quarter at Walton Hotel. E. D. Babbitt started for near Alton, Illinois, last evening.

H. M. Walt and family, of Newton, are in town to-day. Teachers, call at this office for monthly report blanks. Ladies and Gents underware at jowest prices at MALLISTER's, Farmers predict a good crop year the coming season.

So mout it be. M. D. Gilchrist is building a neat residence on his farm east of town. The best baking powder in the grorld for 20 cents per pound at C.

C. RADABAUGH. The oldest child of HI. H. Hague has a severe attack of Typho Malarial fever.

The most complete line of hosiety ever brought to Walton, at MALLISTER's. W. McQuown is suffering from an attack af congestion of the kidneys. Wm, Murphy came down from Newton Saturday evening the guest of B. C.

DeLong. Mrs. M. Bigelow, of Newton, visited relatives and acquaintances in Walton the first of the week. Cull and see my stock of Queensware and get prices before buying.

C. C. RADABAUGH. A society composed of gentleman born in the New England states has been organized at Newton. Sond the Walton paper to friend in the east one year 88 Christmas present.

The price of corn has an upward tendency. Farmers would do well to held their grain a few months. All accounts running over 60 days must be paid at once in cash or by note. C. C.

RADABAUGH. M. D. Gilchrist called on us Friday, in company with editor Clark, of the -Commoner. Don't forget to go to S.

R. MeArthur, our Walton clothier, when you want an overcoat or a suit of Mothes. Walter Hutson, of near this place, and Frank Diver, of Moundridge, found time to call on us Monday. Holiday trade is considered the fattest in the year. Now is the time to plant your holiday advertisements.

Rev. Samuel Ward and family have moved to our city and are now numbered with our substantial citizens. Lot of New and 2nd Hand Bureaus just received, and cheap at CONVERSE'S. 125 Main Newton, Kansas. Special sales for one week only.

Will sell New Winter Millinery at reduced prices. MARY B. McNIECE. A little girl of Mr. and Mrs.

Rufus Philips was taken violently sick Monday evening, but is now entireLy recovered. To suit the varied wants of the people, I have on hand a supply of Canon, Osage and Illinois coal. CECIL MeARTHUR. Several of our young people attended an supper given al Mr. Whiteman's, two miles north of Newton, Monday eyening.

Remember my stock of Clothing. Hats, Boots and Shoes are going fast and if you want to get a bargain in any of these articles call oll C. C. RADABAUGH. a The new town of Whitewater, at the junction of the Rock Island and Ft.

Scott railroads, is said to be flourishing. A large depot is being built. Miss A. M. Shofe, of Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, is learning the "art.

in preservative" the Leader office.Moundridge Leader. Ah there, James! J. T. Miller and A. W.

Parkhurst were in Wichita yesterday. The brain which they came home on did not stop at Walton, as it usually does, and they were given a free ride to Peabody and return. S. S. Graybill sold this morning for H.

M. Walt a house and three lots on West Fourth street. M. Snafford, of Hesston, was the purchaser. As we had predicted Sam is rustling up some excellent real estate Ira Clark, edieor of the INDEPENDENT, Walton, Kansas, was a visitor to relatives about town this week, and made us a very pleasant call.

He is a gentleman, and gets up a nice paper. Call County (Neb.) News. Mrs. Hunt, mother, of John Hunt. died this morning at 4:30 o'clock of pneumonia.

Mrs. Hunt was well up in age but has been seriously ill but a short time. Funeral will be held to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock. Through the agency of D. P.

Stoner Mr. Wm. H. Powell of west 11th street, traded yesterday, his residence property and four lots on a 160 acre farm within six miles of Peabody-Consideration, $5,000 on each side. -Republican, (Wed.) Miss Lizzie Coult, at the BeeHive Book Store, has the most attractive and useful assortment of Holiday goods to be found in Newton.

She will make a grand display of these goods on Saturday the 17th. Glenn Woods is wielding the birch in the Mitchell district, south of town, in the absence of L. H. If advordupois cuts any figure, Glenn can not be excelled in teaching the young idea how to shoot. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS! Boy's suits, ages from 5 to 12 $2, and a nice little toy watch givan away with every boy's suit disposed of until Christmas.

Silk Mufllers. real fine and cheap. An elegant line of Ladies' and Gent's silk handkerchiefs. Nice fur caps $1. Gloves and mittens, scarfs, jewelry and neckwear, picked with special reference to the holiday trade.

S. R. McARTHUR. Samuel R. McArthur has boon appointed administrator of his father's estate, the, lato Rev.

James Me Arthur, FOR SALE! A complete lite of the celebrated "Gold Coin" stores, great many of which have bien sold hereabouts. We warrent the to give entire satisfaction. Cal, and see them just over from Newton P. O. HENRY BRUNNER.

Henry Brush, Nellie McArthur and Sadie White attended the Sabbath school convention at Wichita Tuesday and Wednesday. Upon returning last evening, the train they were on failed to stop and they were carried on to Peabody to await this morning's train. NOTICE TO AGENTS! New thing! Coal oil utilized for fuel, saves its cost every month. Sells at sight! Agents wanted! Write for terms at once, and be first in the field. CLIMAX FUEL CARTRIDGE St.

Joseph, Mo. Miss Jennie Craybill and Mr. Will Ingram, both of Newton, were married at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage, at Newton last evening, Rey, C. A. King officiating.

The bride is well known in Walton SOciety circles. We unite with their many friends in wishing them life of unalloyed happiness. FARMERS, I have just received new line different of Patent than Churns. thing ever heretofore seen in the west. This BBL.

churn can be worked successfully by child ten years old. Just come and examine it when you are in town. HENRY BRUNNER. Just opposite Post Office, Newton. WE HEAR ON THE CORNER That the INDEPENDENT office is better prepared than ever before to turn out good job printing.

That several marriages are about to take place in this vicinity, That a general interest is being manifested in the Walton Literary Society. That it is necessary for every city to have a board of trade to look up matters pertaining to the general welfare of the city. That talk on the street corners will never remove ragged or repair the finances of the country. That our hog merchants do a good business. That it takes a foundation, united effort and will power to make a town grow.

That a boom on paper is not the kind of a boom to live by. That Walton would support a barber shop. That the G. A. R.

meetings held in Walton are very interesting to the old veterans. That a furniture store would be a successful venture in Walton. That the best way to advertise a town is through the columns of the local press. That there is to be a wedding in town to-night. That the INDEPENDENT gives its readers a correct synopsis of the doings of the community.

That the judicious business man works for the enterprises of his town. J. E. BROWN, STOCK AND LOAN BROKER.Will trade land for stock or stock for land. WALTON AND BRADDOCK.

Office with Walton Independent. WALTON POST NO. 493, G. A.R. Meets every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each All month at 7:30 P.

M. at school-house, Walton. comrades in good standing cordially invited. I'. R.

OLDHAM, P. C. B. COVALT, Adit. S.

W. WATSON, -PROPRIETORWALTON, HOTEL, C. M. HUTCHINGS, THE WALTON DRAYMAN Is prepared to do all kinds of hauling. in city or suburbs, at Headquarters atWalton SATISFACTION GUARANTEED D.

P. STONER, LAND L'OAN AGENT, NEWTON, KANSAS. Office over Mursts Drug Store, near corper of Main and Sixth streets. J. C.

GAUNTLETT, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. OFFICE: Corner of First and Blaine. OFFICE HOURS: From' 8 to 10 A.M., 2 to and 7 to 9 M. WALTON STADE? M. C.

HUTCHINGS Prop. LIVERY, FEED SALE STABLE. Furnishes good rigs at any and all times at reasonable rates. stable on west Main; near schoolbuildiag. COL.

J. E. BRUCE, AUCTIONEER. FINE STOCK SALES A SPECIALTY. I am prepared to cry sales in Harvey and adjoining counties, and will insure entire satisfaction.

Leave orders at the Independent office, Walton, or address me at PEABODY, KANSAS. CHURCH DIRECTORY. M. E. CHURCH.

-Service 11 A. M. and 7 P.M. every alternate Sabbath. Prayer meeting with Bible o'clock.

Leading every Thursday eyeming at 8- REV. P. D. LAHR. PRESBYTERIAN, at CHURCH.

11. and -Preaching 7 P. M. every beA. M.

Sabbbath the 18th of December, 1887. Sabbath school every Sabbath at 10 A. M. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at 7 P. M.

REV. SAMUEL WARD, Pastor. UNITED PRESBYTERIAN every Sabbath morning and evening at customary hours. Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening of each week. Young people's prayer meeting on Sabbath evenings at half-past six o'clock.

Sabbath school every Sabbath Ing at 10 o'clock REV F. MUSTARD. IT A. T. S.

F. TIME CARD. (In effect August 14th.) WESTWARD: No. 1, Texas Express 4:80 P. M.

3. California Mexico Ex. 6:55 P. Denver Utah Express P. Colorado Express 6:86 A.

Local Freight 2:52 P. EASTWARD: No. 2. 2: Texas Express 11:37 A. M.

Atlantic Express 8:42 M. 6. Eastern Express 10:10 A. M. 8.

New York Express 9:17 P. M. 42. Local Freight 7:55 A. M.

Nos. 3. 4. 7 and 8 always stop. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.

STATE OF KANSAS,) 83. IN THE PROBATE HARVEY COUNTY, COURT IN AND FOR SAID COUNTY. In the matter of the Estate of James McArthur, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of James MeArthur, late of said count deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 14th day of December, A. D.

1887. Now, all persons having claims against the said Estate are hereby notifled thot, they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance, within one year from the date of said Letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate: and that if such claims be not exhibited with in three years after the date of said Letter they shall be forever barred. SAMUEL MCARTHUR, Administrator of the Estate of James MoArthur, deceased. Walton, Dec. 15, 1887.

B. BRUSH, PRESIDENT. TAGGART, CASHIER. BANK OF WALTON WALTON, KANSAS. AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, $100,000.

Does a General Banking Business. Special attention given to Collee tions. Interest Paid on time Deposits, Receives Taxes for Town Walton and Walton Township. Negotiates for Loans' on Real Estate. Also Agent for Insurance Company.

Any other business in- GO TO S. S. GRAYBILL FOR Real Estate, Loan and Abstracting, Low rates and no delay of money. Money paid as Choice soon Farms. as papers Loans are want- made, ed at the lowest rates.

OFFIGE OVER PALACE CLOTHING HOUSE, OPERA BLOCK, Newton, Kansas, S. R. McARTHUR, OF THE WALTON CLOTHING EMPORIUM, wishes to call attention to the fact that he has JUST RECEIVED direct from the manufaotory, a nice, new and elegant stook of SE CL at prices which will defy the boasted bottom bed-rock hard times. He makes a specialty. YOUNG MEN'S FINE SUITS in the latest designs, the freshest styles.

new lot of Striped Pants, a big stock of Over coats, Hats and Caps, Gloves and Mitts, EVERYTHING at REASONABLE PRICES, S. R. McARTHUR, HOLIDAY AN OF THE Bee -Ilive Book Store. Prepare for Christmas by making your selection of Holiday Goods early at Santa Claus Headquarters. MY LARGE AND VARIED STOCK.

CONSISTS OF BOOKS: Gift, Literature, Scientific, (in all bindings) Standard Authors of books in sets, Shakespeare, Scott, Dickens, Hawthorne, Juvenile, Scrap Books, (new designs) PLUSH GOODS: Combination Toilet and Manicure Sets, Photograph Albums, Jewel Cases, Work Boxes, Card Receivers, Writing Desks and Portfolios. Calenders-1888: Browning's, Emerson's, Longfellow's, Whittier's and others. TOYS. of many new and unique designs in Bisque, Wax, Indestructible and China, Christmas Cards and Books. Some of the finest ever shown in Newton.

The largest stock ever yet displayed. It you would have your taste suited and wants supplied, do not delay until a few days before Christmas, but come Your Selection of Stock. LIZZIE COULT, BEE-HIVE BOOK STORE Newton; Kansas..