Alliance Watchman from Phillipsburg, Kansas • 1

Subscription JI pep jear. PER ANNUM IV NOT PAJp INADV AT PHILUrSBURG, KANSAS- LEBHL BLANKS Far Bale. SEE US FOR FIXE WORK. Advertising Ratea Very Lnvy, WE WANT YOUR TRADE. VOL.

1. AGEA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1890. No. 4. Finest Job ODee in He Go.

3 C. R. I. P. TIME TABLE.

Gilbert Clark is slowly improving. Ed Haskell visited in Kirwin Sunday. Sam Nimlclea in mitt; STRAIN MED LEY, HERE YE! 3 Hard ware, Tinware, Stoves, Ranges, Harness, Buildinj Material 1 Agricultural ImplemBntS; KernsinB GasalinE AND OILS. Hard Time Pricee on Everything wa Carry. Eoma beb Ub, at Agra, Kansae.

110! FOR Youp Choice At Cost! Woolen Underwear and all kinds of Clothing, Ladies' (Soaks, Dry goods Will ell at REAL COST aa I Mrs. K. J. B. McGREW.

C. Dealers in ALL KINDS OF MACHINE want to go nut af business. KaudErs, hgrkkrn. H. BEEKMAN.

Bankera. KANS. KANSAS. Townsite Gompani Barger! and McGREW. Bank Df Aora.

McDrew Bros. AQ-RA, ice this week. A larsre number nf stranna muo were in town this week. A. W.

Gillia miwnl i um ueir resi dence last Friday, Thursd -j n'iu uajr uruiuu tell the snow in patches. Our school on account of la grippe. Elder Franki; lng north of town this week. Sam Hanrtir 1 too -ni. iciuiuo" icum eaoeron, last Thllrarlon .1..

l. i.nu iuc ltt urippa. Chas. Turner and A. C- Meaor return-ed from Philiipsburg last Saturday eve? Dentist Campbell of Kirwin is in the teeth.

WCek and Berg Handy went over to Kirwin last beet glr? with "im his mention the death of Mrs. William Brown last week livinz near town. The various papers over the county will begin to talk politics before many moons fade away Mr. O. L.

Smith left Thursday for his home near Prairie View, where he will 6tay till he looses his grippe. Dr. Fugate went over tt Kirwin Tuesday after his daughter whom he was expecting to meet at that place. Salvation armies seem to be going out of style. We have heard of but few this winter and none in this part of the state.

Elder Franklin has traded for 40 acres of land belouging to Chas. Turner, just west of town where he will move in the near future. We would like to have two or three correspondents from the townships ad joining us. Any Items sent us will be thankfully received. Next Monday is the day set to giye us a new school district, find tlion a nn school house will be one of the next Im provements in our town.

There will be an examination of teach ers held at Philiipsburg, Kansas, in the school house on Saturday, January 25th, 1890, beginning at o'clock, a. m. W. W. Colbt, Co.

Superintendant. Dr. Fugate is certainly gaining quite a reputation among the people of Agra and vicinity, may we judge irom the many calls he is making of late. The only objection the people has against him is that he is hardly ever in his office, alway out to see a patient, Dr. J.

H. Ely, of Norton, will deliver an address in the school house at tills place to the teacher's meeting next Saturday week. The Doctor has a wide reputation as an orator and educator and every one should go and hear him. To the secretary ot the subordinate Alliances of Phillips County, Kansas. Will you please send mo your address as I have business of importance to send you.

B. Hinsdell, ISecy'Phillips county Farmers Alliance. We have shown our friendly feeling and a disposition to do jusiice to all parties by publishing in our columns a directory of our town that is, giving every man's name and the business he is carrying on. We intend to keep this standing and corrected up to dale and we hope each business firm will recipiocate by keeping an ad continually in our columns, D. Wk Smedlay is about to let the contract for a neat little house.

The reason uave wants a house we do not know. Maybe he is going to build it for rent, or, perhaps he has concluded to try ''baching it" awhile. Well, you may say what you please, but we think Dava has heard some one say that it costs no more for two to live than one. Full particulars as soon as we get "onto" them. Quite an exciting scene took place at the Agra House Wednesday of this Week which almost resulted In the house being destroyed by lire.

There having been some coal oil spilt on the floor, Mrs, Wyatt attempted to clean it up by lighting a match to it. but there being more on the floor than she supposed there was, it soon blazed up almost beyond her con- of water on It succeeded in putting jt out just as it was getting the resin hot ia th floor. We saw a piece in one of our exchanges a short time ago which gave an ac- -count of an old negro woman down south who had just lately heard of the war and that she was no longer a slave compelled to work for her "mossa." when she was told the glad new by some mischiey- a anil 1 ,1 1 i 1. 1 uuo auiic auu icmucu Hint one ua(4 been working 25 years as a -lave when she was free, at once brought suit for some $2,000. From the way some of tho whites down there carry shot gua around one would think they bad not yet heard the war was over, From The Burg, A.

W. Robertson, the genial cashier of the State Bank was absent from duty this week attending to businesa in Om borne county. Mr. Weeks, of the real estate firm of Weeks Morris, is about town agaiq afr ter several days confinement to his room with an attack of the lit grippe School commenced again Monday morning, but there is still a large number of scholars unable to attend on acg count of the la grippe. A gentleman, whose name wo diet roJ learn and who was compelled to stop oft' at this place on account of sickness a ft3ff days ago while on his Way hdine frrjttt the mountains to New York) whofc.lit) had boon for his health) riild tttcmUp ifiorninii wtlU cdiisilnijHitiHi 1 General Loan and Banking Business Transacted.

Insurance at Lowest Rata. N. R. MDRRDIA, Cashier. WEST.

Vestibule, 8:30 ro Through Ft 12:55 a 'Local Pass 8:20 a Accom Ft fi: 42 EAST. Vettibule 7.10 a Through Ft 4:58 a Local Pass 8:30 Accom Ft 4:28 a m. TSa. Wyatt, Agent. R.

Nuckles CITY DRAY. AGRA, KANS. I also run a hack from this place to Kirwin daily. Prices reasonable J. S.

ARRINGTON'S Barber Shop, IN OPERA HOUSE BASEMENT, IS THE PLACE TO GET A STYLISH HAIR CUT OR A CLEAN HAVE WHEN YOU QC TO PHILLIPSBURG, KANSAS. Ct "CI II-00 13 weeks. The AMPLE GAZETTE will be mulled. wrapped, to nny address In the United rVYDTTTQ 9 3 mVa onrewlnt jUlr IHjO of II. Liberal die-count allowod to postmasters, wrenta and clubs YTlt the only leltim lViAlLlJljlJate II-tuotrfttod Spnrtln and Sensational Journal tmbnuhed on the American eontl-TDTT7 nent.

Apply for terms to XVXjXJ. HtOHARD K. Fox. Krankin Saumo, New Vork. JOHJT WILSON, liwpan and Blacksmith.

agra, Kansas. AfcSO RUN HACK FROM HERE TQ KlftWINi CHARGES VERY LOW. BLACKSMITHING DONE PROMPTLY. AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. FOR BALE DR TRADE.

Following is a partial list of property, farms we have for trade and sale. Look over the list, and if it does not contain just what you want, drop us a card telltivgus the kind of farm or property you want ftrra what ymi have got to trade. We get exchanges from different parts of the state giving lists of property for sale and for trade, Knd if we can't fit you out there is but little use going elsewhere, as we have the best facilities for getting the buyer and seller together of any other real tstate mall in the state This paper reaches over five hundred real estate firms besides being read by over 2000 people in this county. OUtt LIST. to 1-.

80 acre farm lu Washington county, fellies from railroad division town, has plenty RvlnK wfttVr, timber, stone quarry, pasture, a ImallbeariilK orchard, good well, hhtl story U(! a half stone house, cellar, stone smoke lions nd other minor improvements! ISO acres under enltlvatiou, nearly all bottom land. Price ftttoo. Will trade for town property in this city 100 8 miles from this oily, laTge story and a balf frame house, wind power pump hi never falling well, yotniK orchard, granery chicken house, pasture, 140 acres as a floor. WO aere farm S'i miles from this city well Jlif itti 1 story ffante house with cellar, pasture, VounK orchard, acres in cultivation, tor sale atvMi nr will trade for a stock of goods. 4 Large Btory house of 7 rooms in Kirwin Kansas, with lotBi pleasantly located.

For lalO at a DCVTgttUl UI nm; vil t.rv.j ft lib) acres In Morris county, 60 acres under cultivation, 4 acres pasture, IH frame house 14 16, collar, water, granery, stable and buggy 1hI, cribs, corrals and other improvements, asooo gem a clear title. PADGETT, philiipsburg, Kansas. AGRA BUSINESS DIRECTORY. MandyBros General Merchants. i.

w'oiiiia Link kecklcy hrt" K. Kanders. StnwUey A attain- Hanhvaremen. ItcQrow llros. CO Hmtkvrti.

Itarney Steam Wevator, W' Lumber, CoaUIvc 81w.k and Grist Mill jj. Wvatt PrV' Agro House. 3 Hawkins Commercial llonse. Ij tt LandAgAit. Bhbe'rt Clark Slalionary, Notions.

ThHs Padwtl u. PouTiWAN, Vlenr'v Borger Tmianoc IHlliard Hall Meat Market. 6. O. Oafditer ol Master John Wilton.

Blarkatiillh. R. 'fiiiU Link Kwkley Dea er. Ml Tnmer Contractor and ltullder. 1 Franklin Pastor Christian Church ffiv 'lavl Vastor Cogivgntlomd liuVli EVERYBODY Having concluded to unload our winter goods we will for the next ten days sell same at cost to close out.

This line consists of heavy Boots and Shoes, Underwear, Flannel Wool Shirts, and Clothing. Also Gloves, Mittens, Hoods, Fascinators, and Men's and Boy's Caps, and having some Religious Scruples about handling Tobacco and Cigars, will also sell them out at cost. We hav; a. few pairs of Nice White Blankets at $1.00 a pair; also a few pairs All Wool Red at 3.00 per pair. Ch yes! we think it wrong to handle Jewelry so will sell it also at cost.

Will now cjuote you prices on Groceries. 17 pounds California Dried Grapes for $1.00 Evaporated Apples 10 cts a pound. 3 pounds Salt Lake Peaches for 25 cts. 2 cans Corn for 15c, 3 pound cans Tomatoes for 25 cts. 4 cans Blackberries for 25 cts.

3 fpound cans Pie Peaches for 10 cts. 2 pound cans Wagoner Oysters for 18 cts. 12 pounds Granula ted Sugar for $1.00. 14 pounds Light Sugar for $1.00. 17 pounds good Prunes for $1.00.

Teas, 30 to 50 cts a a pound. Remember, every-thin goes for the next ten days at greatly reduced prices. Call in andbe surprised atthe sweeping reductions we are making in prices. Money we want and must have it We will giye you 'more goods for your dollars than any store in the county. Come and see us, but remember this offer is only good for ten days and if you don't buy your spring and somer Groceries right don't blame Handy Bros, for we want you to have them at Living Prices.

Remember, after February 5th you will pay more for Goods. Very Truly yours, IIAI1DY BROS, The firm of Spurlock Drake, hardware dealers at Long Island, failed in business the 17th their doors being closed by their creditors. Liabilities are estimated to be between $15000 and $20000; assets not known. Wa nm In rflnelnt of letter frnm harness maker, making inquiries about mir tran with a vlflw of lorallno- horn. This letter la the result of the little local we puDiisuea staung our town neeciea a harness maker, In all probability this mill Ya tha mpnna nf aprllrlntr a man tr represent this much needed lkje of busi ness, uere is one ot me advantages ot a good live local paper itt your town, We can and will do all in our might to build up our city, and all we ask is a united and continuous support of our business men.

Now, let those who have not yet come forward with' an ad do so at once and thereby profit yourself by helping to maintain a paper which will over be on the lookout rtftcr thq interest pf town mid Its piUfutisi E. H. TURNER, Laqd Ag And Stuck Dealer. Having made a change in, my business I am now prepared to offer my customers the G-reatest Bargains ever put before the Public. I will now begin to order G-oods and fill my Store as fast as possible with a full line of AND GENERAL Thankg you for your Pacroiige in the pass and hoping to maintain it in the future, I remaii Yours Respectfully, CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

Services every Lordhday. Preaching 1st and 3d Lordsdays of each month at 11a, Sunday JSchool at 10 a. m. Teachers meeting every Friday eveuing. Rev.

F. T. FttANKUN, Pastor. Read what Mr, Keckley hna to. say in this weeks Issue of the paper.

He has made the change in his business that we made mention of some time ago, and is now getting in shupo to do the public justice by offering goods at prices lower than he has been able to make heretofore. PK0GRAME Of the "Eastern Distriot Teachers Association" to be held Agra, Kansas, Saturday February 1st 1890. Music, Devotional, Music. Prof M. Piatt Pros reus of Education, Discusslou by Mltd Anna Lane and O.

L. Smith, Paper! Misa Mary Gardner Relation nf parents to the school, Discussion by Miss Ethal Gurdnet and Earnest Donovan. Paper: Mr. E. Johnson Temperance in Public Schools.

Discussion by Miss Lillie Allen and Miss Nellie Watts Paper i Mr. E. Hough How to conduct a class in history. Dls cushion by Miss Iltghlie Powell and Miss Addie Northup, 0, Russtdl What is an explanation. Discussed by Prof, J.

8. Uook. E. A. Donovan, 0, B.MrTit, Secctnry, l'ftldent fieeiiisE.

Li KECKLEY AGRA, Ajeqt for the Agra Henry PROPRIETOR OF THE 1 Temperance Billiard Ball. Ail Kinds or Temperance Brinks, Cigars, Sc. IF YOU YVAT TO ENJOY A QUIET GAME, GALL AND SEE "ME. Furest Tree Seedlings. FRHIRIE HEME NURSERY Oflers Forest Tree Seedlings for Timber Claims, "Wind Breaks and G-roves.

Also first class home-grown Fruit Trees. All leading kinds of Small Fruits, Ornamental Trees, Boses, Hardy Flowering Shrubs, Plants', Bul-boes etc Everything at low prices. Send me your list and let me give you JHNEURY, Prrip'r," nAftn Oo KftniM.