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Louisville Courier from Louisville, Kansas • 8

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John Edwards, northeast of Louis Read our clubbing rates with the THE LOUISVILLE COURIER. Cash IS THE PLACE FOR DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES, THE MOST COMPLETE LIRE OF Eggs taken in exchange for Goods. I also take orders for DeArmon Granite and Marble tore CONFECTIONERIES IB CITY. Kansas. J.

W. SHAW. SCHOOL NOTES OCT. 20. The recent rains have put new Ufa into everybody.

Some ad ao mnch me mas ic caused mem to renain af-1 ter school for about an hour, quoting Campbell and Keats. The Professor took the class in geography, of the Intermediate room, i i-i i i o. see who would be the first to find an isthmus, peninsula, the first in each case to get enough money to buy a stick of gum. Of course no one got wet, but all had a jolly time, nevertheless. Chas.

Walters won two pennies, Chas. McNay, May GordoD, Willie Yocum, Grace Hultz and Laura Johnson, each won a penny, and now the whole school wants to run. Very few visitors this week. We suppose everybody is busy like ourselves. Mies Mary Griffith and Mips Bessie Hultz called on us Monday.

Mary now liyes twelve miles from Water-ville, Marshall county, and as she was a pupil here last year we were pleased to see her again among us. The choir sings from Gospel Hymns No. 5, this week, for a change, and there seems to be more change than music on soma of the selections. Our janitor, Mr. Arnold, steamed up two or three times this week, and it seems as though the new pipes and apparatus are going to do excellent work.

Mr. Arnold seems to be an old hand in the steam business. Wo all predict a warm winter (in the schoolroom.) Even the young ladies take quite an interest in the ball game now-a-days. We suppose they come out to see the Prof, knock the ball over the west fence. But should he happen to miss, such a howl as one never heard isBureto follow.

Well, the Prof, says, he used to strike a ball when he was young. Hattie Weaver is with us again, after a weeks' stay with her grandma. And we all thought "Tbe cat came oacK," as ransc tax came into school Monday morning. It should have been "The Fox came back." An Aged Lady Passes Away. Mrs.

Ruthey Walden died at the home or her daughter, Mrs. H. J. Davis, about four miles east of Louisville, Tuesday, October 12, 1897, surrounded by mourning relatives and sympathizing friends. The deceased was born October 3, i i.i ni i ll-.

lot Deing at tne time or. ner ueasn aged 80 year8 and 9 days. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Hamilton at the residence, Friday, October 15, after which the remains were conveyed to the Wamego cemetery accompanied by a large concourse of neighbors where intendment took place. William and Walker Baker are in the Indian Territory skirmishing for cattle.

Manhattan Republic. You are mistaken, Bro. Hoskins; William and Walker are not in the territory. William is domiciled with his parents on the old home place, 1 miles northwest of Louisville, and Walker is married and has a nice farm north of town. We have known Willie and Walker for 27 years and to our knowledge they are not in the Indian Territory skirmishing for cattle.

The Courier, only $1.00 per year. Subscribe Now. Subscribe for the Courier, Semi-Weekly Capital. The Courier and Semi-Weekly Capital one year for the extraordinary low price of 11.25. Miss Iza Hall was taken quite sick last Frjday necessitating her coming home from her school.

Miss Iza's friends hope for her speedy re covery. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Drake, Sunday Oct. 17, 1897, a fine girl baby.

Dr. Dolman, the attending physician, report mother and babe doing nicely. Ask your grocer for Golden Bell, Red Bell, Blue Bell, or Nimble Nickel brands of flour, if he cannot supply you, call at Silver Leaf Mill, they keep it. Dr. Dolman reports a fine ten pound baby that arrived at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Alex Kane, north of town, last Thursday morn ing, lviother ana child doing well. The Odd Fellows and Rebeccas met in their hall last Friday night and passed a very pleasant evening socially and fraternally. Oysters were served and all enjoyed the feast hugely. Snake item from the Wellsville Globe: Wm.

Young, near Eudora, tried to grab a big rattler by the tail to snap its head off. The snake grabbed first, and Willie nearly joined the angels. Treasurer J. W. Arnold accompanied his friend, S.

S. Pierson, down from the county seat last Thursday. Mr. Pierson remained in this locality several days before starting for his home in New York. Candidate Clint Graham came up from St.

Marys and mingled with the friends of his boyhood here last Friday. Clint is product of Louis ville and his many friends gave him a warm reception. Louisville is always proud of her noble offspring, Herman Doll's son, who had the misfortune to break his leg, by a i i ft i i ran rrorn a norse a tew week ago is reported by his attending physi cian' Dr. Dolman, as being alright, the injured limb being as perfect as before it was broken. ir you want to Keep posted on the happenings of the day drop in TO i 1 i to tne uourier omce and put your name on the list.

Or if you do not wish to call, send in your name ana ir possioie one aonar, ana we will put your name on our list for one vear. The. drought is broken in this locality. A cold drizzling rain fell the most of the day last Saturday and at night a good rainfall contm ued till about 2 o'clock, a. doing a great amount of good to wheat ground and things in general.

The Blue Rapids paper says Wes tern Kansas has coined anew word. When a school teacher who has failed to pass examination com mences to tell his troubles the people say: "Poor fellow, he is just recovering from an attack of Stry- keritis." A man was found dead near Deep creek, about three miles west of St Marys last Friday morning. The body was found about twenty rods from the spot where Rev. Wolvert's body was found several years ago i i i -it i nis muraerer, irue, it will re membered, was pardoned during the Lewelling administration. A young German undertook to establish a kissing record by taking from his sweetheart's lips, with her consent, 10,000 kisses in ten hours, TT i 1 i in ne was to nave an interval lor refreshments every half hour.

In the third hour after he had secured 3, iou Kisses ne became unconscious and his lips were paralyzed. Th Til 1 i ...1 aispaicn aoes not state tne con dition of the girl's lips, but we pre-! ville, came to town the other day in quest of Dr. Dolman. He is af fected with blood poisoning. Miss Kenyon, departed for her home in Kansas City yesterday, after an enjoyable visit of several days here, the guest of Miss Allie Tucker.

Henry Tucker rides a burro to arid from school now. When he it ardy his teacher knows the reason, therefore needs no written excuse. Samuel Griffith and daughter, Miss Mary, were down from Mar shall county last week and visited relatives and friends in this locality. Jav Lambert is home from Mis- "IT i i 1 TT soun. ins little trouoie in Kansas City did'nt amount to a great deal.

Only a few stitches in hi3 forehead. The Ladies of the Congregation al Church will serve dinner and supper on election day, Nov. 2., at the A. 0. U.

W. hall. The price will be 15 cents for a good square meal. Bert White and Novis, of St. Marys, passed through town, Mon day, on their way to the county seat, where they appeared as defend ants in a gambling suit.

Constable McComas had them in charge. The Bonheurs "greatest show on earth" parade takes the bakery for ength. In passing through Louis ville last Tuesday, it took the outfit about six hours to pass a given point. The cages were about three hours apart. We learn that R.

D. Dolman has opened up a neat store in a good location, in North Topeka. R. D's many friends in this locality will be pleased to hear of his venture in the Capital City. May success attend the Dolman family.

Note the change in Joe William's ad. The first paragraph is the same as published last week, but the re mainder makes its first appearance this week. He tells you about his stock of underwear he purchased at bed-rock prices therefore can give you a bargain in that line. Comrade I. Travis returned from the reunion at Leavenworth well pleased at the hospitality shown him and the enjoyable time passed with his many old comrades who touched elbows with him in the dark days of '61-05.

The old gentleman savs he never enjoyed himself better at any Catherine: than he did at the Leavenworth encampment. Ur. J. VY. Dolman informs us he is launching into the hog bus quite extensively.

The Doctor has purchased three sows and ex pect to invest in a few" more in the near future. We would kindly advise the doctor to take a thorough course in homology before bran chin 2 out wide. Wm. Carson's team ruri-a-way Tues day night. It seems that Bill had im.

bibed to. freely at Wamego, and had got this far on his road home, when he was awakened from a deep slum ber by the upsetting of buggy and Wm. being dragged over the rough road. The team ran into a tree in front of S. Hughe's residence, broke the tongue of the buggy, and otherwise demolished things.

Bill was dragged quite a distance, but fortunately did not get badly injur ed. He was on the scene early next morning looking for a nickle case watch, that dropped out of his vest pocket. In view of the fact the silver ques tion cuts no ico whatever in the township, county or state election this fal and the 16 to 1 fehows are mum on that much used phrase, and the fus ionites have not seen fit to resolute in favor of the white metal in Potta watomio county this year, and from the fact the leading demo pops of the nation are not agreed on the question whether It shall be an issue in the fu ture. what excuse can a free silver Republican offer for voting with the fnsioniata in this county ia November. Published Every Thursday.

One Dollar per Tear. Entered at the PostoHice at Louisville, Ka, for transmission through themailas2ndclassmatter. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Election draweth near. Candidates are on the anxious seat. Be ye prepared.

Halloween will soon be here. W. E. Payne was over from Wam-ego Tuesday. Corn harvest is ripe and the laborers are few.

Make no mistake in casting your ballot November 2. The weather has been propitious for malarial fever, The rain made it heavy wheeling the first of the week. John Uble's little boy is quite sick of typhoid fever. Mrs. Hall returned from her visit to Leavenworth last Monday.

Neighbors Harrison and Haul-dren are handy Woodcraftmen. Ed Immenschuh, and little boy, have been sick the past few days. Rozelle has just finished some work on a well for John O'Connell. Mrs. John Cochran, east of town, was indispose'd a few days last week.

The Waters family moved out to the Stewart farm, east of town, this week. The past several days necesitated putting up stoves the business houses. Surveyor J. W. Fulton, of West moreland, passed through town yes terday.

D. C. McComas, of the county seat, was down in this end of the county, Monday. Judge Shaw, an old and respected citizen of St. Marys, died in that eity last Thursday.

Rev. Hamilton will begin revival meetings at the Methodist church in the near future. Miss Mary Griffith visited with her friend, Miss Bessie Hultz, several days this week. M. Jos.

Kavanagh has been recommended for appointment as postmaster at Blaine. The Onaga Herald says, E. D. Anderson ha3 been appointed postmaster at Havensville. Remember the Ladies' aid society of Congregational Church will serve a hot dinner on election day.

Gus Dodgion is still confined to his bed a very sick man. He is emaciated to a mere skeleton. Mr. and Mrs. Geo.

Angell are enjoying a visit from her sister and husband, from Junction City. B. S. Rozelle has just put some new repairs on his drill and is now ready to drill wells on short notice. Tom Stewart, this week, moved with his family to Topeka, to give his sons better school facilities this winter.

Matt Knox passed through town last Thursday with a bunch of cattle he was taking to his ranch near Havensville. Miss Ollie Randall, a lady friend and a gentleman of Wamego, attended services at M. E. church last Sunday night. Steve Ellis passed through town last Friday with a large bunch of cattle, taking them to his ranch near Havensville.

B. Hultz painted a buggy for Mr. Pressler this week. His shop is in the rear of Courier building. Bring in your buggies.

Wash Huey is mingling with the hoys again. He has been up to the county seat for several weeka on Monuments, of Junction City, HAMILTON TKCETT. As we go to press we learn Rev. W. D.

Hamilton and Miss Grace Truett took the early train. Wednesday morning, Oct. 20, for Osage City where they were, united in marriage by Rev. Morris of that city, formery of Wamego. The happy wedded couple will be at home to their friends in this city this week.

An extended notice of the happy event will be published next week. It is expected Evangalist Brown will assist Rev. Hamilton in a ser ies of revival meetings here. Mr. Brown ha? the reputation of being very successful in revival work, and an excellent singer, and much is anticipated during the meeting here.

Married. At 11 o'clock, a. Wednesday, October 13, 1897, Mr. Bert Kersey and Rebecca Dominey were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, 2 miles south of Brodeiick, by Rev. Hamilton of Louisville.

A large number of friends and relatives were present to witness the ceremony and give their congratu- tions to the newly married couple. After congratulations the com pany were invited out to the dining room where was a table spread with all the good things that could be procured, of which all partook with all the joy and gladness that is pos sible upon such occasions. After dinner the guests enjoyed themselyes in social conversation aud music and singing. Many useful presents were received by the bride and groom. Toward evening the merry crowd dispersed to their homes wishing them a long and prosperous life.

Anti-secret society preachers had better give Valley Falls a wide berth. This is the way the New Era gets after them: Another dreamy-eyed crank, with a hang dog look, was engaged in the work of distributing a paper on our streets which contained an expose of Woodcraft. He exposed everything but the secret work and the fact that he is a double-dyed scoundrel, although he claims to be a "child of God." "Depart ye accursed. I never knew you, your work is of the devil, who was a liar from the beginning." An editor's duty is to speak of his town as the loveliest place beneath the blue arch of Heaven; speak of a deceased citizen as a "fallen oak," when he dies of jimjams; call a man a prominent, influential citizen, when you know that he is the best poker player in town; speak of the street Arab as the bright eyed on the road to fame; a big-footed, newly married woman as beautiful and accomplished bride; call a man with a few bolts of dusty calico and a soldier's blue coat a prosperous aud experienced dry goods merchant; call a lawyer a leading light of whom the profession should be proud, when you know him to be an old pettifogger. Alma Signal eume they were somewhat puckered duty in the sheriffs office.

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1897-1897