The Progressive Current du lieu suivant : Minneapolis, Kansas • 8

L. I). M00HE CO. AN ELEGANT LINE OF W. H.

WEST, PRACTICAL DKLTIIOS DEPARTMENT. NEW REAL ESTATE FIRM Spring G-oods NEAT, NOBBY AND STYLISH CLOTHING, AND GENTS' lr IPUniSTISHIIlSrO Goods NEW AND BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS IN DRESS GOODS. A LARGE STOCK OF LADIES' FINE SHOES FOR SPRING AND SUMMER WEAR, ALSO A SPLENDID ASKORTMEET OF FINE BOOTS. Paper Hanging, Carriage Painting, Tinting, Kalsom tiling, Wlazinj, Sign Painting Mlnni'Spolld, Ks. YOU HAVE ANY PROPERTY; Farms, Stock Kanehcs, lluiniprovisl -amis.

Houses. Town Lois to wll. rent. or exchange, jduco it to the new real estate linn, Minneapolis, Ks, L. II.

HEMilE. 1'KACTieAL GRAY LEE, All at prices which enable even body to buy. Call early and get your choice. 1 DAUBER Forty Years Experience in the East, in Carriage, House, and Sign Painting, Graining, Kalsomining, and Paper Hanging. All work entrusted to nio will reroive prompt attuntlon.

Kutilnolion KUiiruntwil. Minneapolis, Ks. Olendinen Son Hardware, Cutlery, Stoves and Tinware, BaiTo Wire, FarmWagons, Implements, Wagonwoodwares, Building has commenced here In good earnest. Home eight or ten new houses have been built and as many more ill be erected as soon as tho work can be done. Esq.

Hacker has sold several lots for building purposes in the. last few days. Elder William Brown hns the finest colt in the county, he think. No wonder he goes to Pipe Creek so often. Wouder what his prospective uiotlicr-Indaw will think of his pulling the reius over a 2:30 go-along? Elders sometimes do it Considerable excitement was created by a cow with tho disease known as tho mad itch, last Sunday.

Many thought the foot and mouth disease hail reached Delphos. Barker gave the animal one dose of drugs which, relieved it at once, much to the satisfaction of the owner, i Dr. Ilolcombo, State Veterinary Surgeon, gave us a call last Saturday. He examined F. S.

Quincy's slock iu stable, bul found no-glamUrs there, He reported thirteen nead of horses condemned as glandered west of Delphos under his examination. Many of this number were condemned over one year since by others. The temperance mass mooting of Wednesday evening the 7th, passed strong resolutions endorsing Miss Martha Beets; and pledging themselves to stand by her in her eli'orts to enforce tho prohibitory law. The Currier pub. lished them in its hist issue.

Thus backbiters may look a little out. Thirty-two buggies were out on the streets last Sabbath, freighted with he old and young all trying to lind the glory of being known as the best of our race. One love sick Vlonde said to his hest girl, "My dear, don't talk too loud. there is that Current roan." All right, my friend, don't get ahead of your pony again, or Some excitement was created bore last Saturday evening by the sheriff serving a writ of habeas corpus on Joe McDonough, and taking with the same authority the person of Samuel McDonough, an infant, from the custody of said McDonough. The child alluded to above is the son of Leo McDonough, and takon on tho complaint of his wife, she having been separated from husband and child some months.

A large number of citizens visited the phenomenal eruption, which took place Monday night, the Cth. Many of the denizens of the locality thought that the Lord had come to destroy the Bohemian settlement. About 200 foot square of earth was sunk some iiftccn feet below the surface, leaving a very ugly hole in the ground. The settlers say that a loud rumbling noise was heard when the eruption took place. MEAT MARKET, DciilciH In nil kinds or Krpsh ami Suit Meats.

Snufiisrn, Poultry, and (Innio. tr'Ciixli inilil for Kiit t'Hltlo, Shuep, Hor Hides. Tallow nnd I'eltrt. Minneapolis, Ks. Mrs.

M. E. Uellows. Mrs. K.

D. Melntyro. BELLOWS cfe McINTYRE, Dealers Iu -MILLINERY- Iron steel and. nails IW Field and Garden Seeds. DELPHOS, KANS.

OTTAWA COUNTY BANK, Capital Stock $50,000.00 A.N. SCn 8TEH, Pivsiilent. Wt Joseph, Mo. K. M.

SEXTON, Cashier. DIKKCTORS. A. Schuster, J. W.

Walker, II. T. Walker, Juruel Murkley, C. J. Brown.

3 ISTelson. DEALER IN General Mdse. A full and select line of Wo keep tn stock a largo assortment of the latest designs anil gljles of millinery and ladies' furnishing goods. Aho do first clans In TIIK HTGHKST STVtES OFTHKART. CLOTHiira- Transact a (ronernl Hanking Riislness, hnys and noils Domestic und Foroiyn Kxrhangi', discounts Notes, loans Money, ulso oponilcS Standard Insurance CompanieSt Wilbur Soott i on tho wick lint.

Ueorjje Teed Iihm moved into new bound, Ilaik Bernard attended church last Sabbath, r. Work out bo Opera House Is being pushed forward. F. Rollings nnd A. J.

Hower are luxu-ratingon yonn vegetables. I'rof. Woodward will tako up his resi-donco In town very rood. Several buildings arc under contract nnd will soon grace our h1 reels. Thomas Uonfgnu has fenced his lot nnd put out a line lot of fruit trees thereon.

Jcc Bahr has been heard from. Ho in all right, but feels lonesome so far from tho hub. Mrs. C. W.

Lord and the young Lord were visiting Mr. T. Lord, of Bennington last week. John Triplett and Frank Bexton were in town Tuesday, looking after their interests hero. Mrs.

G. W. Strickler will start boon soon an a short visit to friends in Illinois and Indiana, A very heavy rain Monday afternoon caused many farmers to lay aside corn planters for a short time. 0. L.

Kinsey Corelrwill take out druggist's permit in a few days. No iaed of dying from snake bites. "Father Nelson sold his dwelling last week to Mr. Seeley. He will commence the erection of another immediately.

William Shell received a severe wound in the hand Monday by allowing a colter to come in contact with said fend. Temperance mass meeting was addressed Tuesday evening by klder Smith, a fine talker, on the subject of Joe Donielson of the firm of Doniel-hon Rocolc, has purchased the bousi of Mrs. Furgison, and will soon move iato the same. The band was out Friday evening, the seme good music. Tin boys are bard to beat, especially their Joe Park.

Rev. E. M. Clark delivered two discourses at the Univcrsalist church last Sabbath, which were highly appreciated by large audiences. Ross Clendenln is a little off with si bad eye.

Looking over fine millinery work under electric light is bad on the eye, so says Dr. Surbur. Deacon Dinwiddie has finished his re-' pairs on his fine dwelling, and now it is said that ho will soon yield up his liber- ty to some daughter of Eve. Miss Oatman took charge of the Glas-co school last Monday. She is a lady of fine accomplishments and will do the people of that burg much good, Several hundred head of cattle have been shipped from our station in the last two weeks, and still they come with near a thousand yet to ship.

A blind man delivered a lecture at the M. E. church on Monday eve. He hail a rood house and received considerable hid in walking the rough paths of life. And now comes Charles Clark claiming that he never thought of eloping; but testimony is too strong in the cas to grant a new hearing; don't it, Charley.

C. W. Lord and Hank Bernard paid IIICHM0NI) KREAGER Dry Goods Boots, Slices and Groceries W.E. CL1XGKNPI2KL, PrBctlcal WATCHMAKER: nnd JEW EL 9 'i'r The farmers of the surrounding county are respectfully inrited to give us a call. J.

NELSON, DELPHOS, KANSAS. DKALKIl IN Fresii Salt Carries a bir stock of Walt ham, Eljrin and Sjiringlield watches als;) a line tf A 8, elegant chains tor ladies and gentlemen A complete stock of clocks in orimmcn HAMILT0NIAN CHIEF. A. P. Ferris will keep at his barn in Delphos the fine youhg stallion Hamil-tonian Chief for service the coming season.

Farmers will do well to sec. this tine horse and learn his line qualities. tal or plaid designs. Our assortment of spectacles is large; we warrant tnem to give satisfaction. In addition to our moCORkicz: HARVESTERS Sausage, Poultry, Game.

Iflirliest ninrki't price paid for Cattle, tfojrs mid Sheep. Shop in room l'nrnierly wenpied liT H.J. Weekeily's Harness shop. MinneaiMills, K. welry line we have some excellent vio.

lins. slrinss and (ierman acconlians. Delphos Directory North side square, DELPHOS, KAS C. C. SUlt BE I)uisician Sukoeon.

All" calls promptly attended to or night. Office east side of public square. DELPHOS, KANSAS. Twine Binders IVEoOonrJLoll WelBb. Have just received a large stock of Landreth's Celebrated Garden and Field seeds.

In the balk, which are Helling at a very low price. They also have two car loads of Baker ED. A. WHITE. HUGO 1ST and Bookseller.

Station ery, Jewelry nnd Fancy Goods. DELPHOS KAN. 1 DAVE BARKER niTY DRAYMAN. Goods delivered to any part of tke city with promptness and dispatch. NICHOLS S1IEPAED CO THRESHING MACHINE, Implements, Buggies, Farm and Which will wive, 3.00 per one hundred roda to those who intend to fence, besidea tlio txpense of men traveling through tht? country.

Call and get their prices in spring wagons N. L. BURR. DRAYMAN. Goods delivered to any partof the city or adjoiningcountry.

DELPHOS KAN. At Lower Rates than sold by any other lirm in the Stato. Come and get our prices and we will save you money. We also keep the world renowned SEWINO MACHINE, called the ardwar BALLAKI), DEALER IN ORGANS. Prices range from $00.00 up.

Walnut cases, warranted six yenrs. DELPHOS KAN. Which wc sell at funic, prices as cheap machines are sold. Donigan Wood, DELPHOS, KAS. HACIFIC HOTEL.

Delphos, Kan. I Open day and night. Free Buss and Baggage, to and from all trains. Commercial patronage solicited. JusGru McDonnoiujh, Propr.

As they ha ve just received a large stock, bomght in the east at very low prices. They will give the benefit to their AlINN-EAPOLIS, KANSAS. customers. IF1- ID- Baker SzOo. JOSEPH McDONNOUiH CO.

LIVERYMEN. First class accommodations. Best equipped stables iu the valley. Fine turnouts on bhort notice. DELPHOS KAN.

G-rs-nd. 3DIspla-3r ORGANS. WATCHES, A. ADAMS. MANUFACTURER of brooms.

Our brooms are first-class in every respect, and our prices as low as the lowest. Call and see us. DELPHOS KAN. FURNITURE. AT MUSIC.

CLOCKS, pfii J. T. DUNCAN. DK.At.Kn iN pHAMPION Wiml-Mills. and tho Lest pumps that are made.

See us before purchasing. We can save money for you J. T. Duncan. DKLITIOS KAN.

SarrLC-s' Old. Stcxnd- Hc calls ctleiition of ueis to tl.e largest ami lr.c-' ccmjilctc stock of C0NFCTNRY. JEWELRY. Asnsas i ity and lopeka a visit last week. Mr.

Bernard to friends, Lord on business connected with his large interests in grain. John Corell sold one hundred and live l.efd of cattle and 100 head of hogs. Henry Laird bought tl.e cattle; other parties took the hogs. Tbey will be shipped soon. Rev.

W. L. Cannon delivered a short discourse last Sabbath morning; being vcre much indisposed he was unable to jreaeh in the evening. He is still confined to his room. Dr.

BsNou delivered a very fine lecture last Sabbr.tb to alarjre, appreciative nudietiec. The Dr. haslieconie a popular talker among the scientific portion 'd this community. The whole surrounding country seems with new life. 'The yoiine- and old nil see ni to feel that the'hord drlerminrd to give us abundant reps this year.

Wheat was never in iner condition at this season of any vear. The ladies are whispering among themselves of a mysterious but honorable attair that will soon come ofl'. Wonder how they think men are to live at esse while tbey keep all their secrets as close as the songs of the mocking bird at large. Miss Will iams. late of England, now a resident Lamar, was visiting the daughter of our old friend, John Coop-er last Miss Williams has hosts of friends here; her accomplishment give her a passport into the homes of ou" best people.

ie prospect for a good fruit crop were never better in this part of the Tillev. with the exjepiinn of no vhes and there will be over a half crop of that tu fruit. E. B. Crew informs us ihnt hm Iarg.

orchard of apple yielrtan abundant crop. All manner of nrnller trim will be abundant nnd of an x-elrntquality. Others amono-our fruit raisers give us the same report. Dr Holeonibc, John White, and No-IV Birker were arrested here on Satur-dr. r.nrningon a warrant issued by Niu te feathers, charging them with great fossil remains of tt saurian or sea monster lately discover' 1 on the of Mr.

Potts, in the seven miles west of tows, the Dr. thought nothing of the vr (if tins scientitic wonder, and hi kr ofr a email piece as a specimen of an life. I Stritolixig Bros. HANCrACTl'IIKII AND DK.VI.Klt IN AND SADDLERY. DELPHOS KAN.

Tlie exhibits now far Mtrpassi's in richness, variety flntl clejrance desi-ii, au.v diwi'iay. New attractions, beautiful and artistic. His line of anil low priced goods is uniii-uaiiy I'neen Pi rsr. 1 1 DQ KANSAS CITY TIMES. ACKNOWLEIKiril LEADER OF Auti-Pretectlon and Anti-Mniiopoly.

The old reliable. Music and Jewtn io uan a complete htock, consisting of a line lino of Springfield, Waltliam and SwiS9 "ATatOlies; solid and tilled cases of the most improved designs. A large line of silver hunting ease and open face watches. If you have a line watch that needs to be repaired, we have the niosl competent workman in the county, and can guarantee satisfaction. A splendid line of SILVKUWABE CASTORS.

HUTTEK DISHES, PICKLE CASTORS, FRUIT AND CAKE STANDS, TEA SETS, KNIVES, FORKS, and SPOONS of the best quality and at bottom prices. The largest stock of clocks in the market, The Welsh, Gilbert, Ansonia, Seth Tlionias anl M'fttcrhtiry in the most artistic designs, also in nicklc We also have a full and complete lino of Spectacle for any age; come and tr3 them we. can suit you. I I Or La. 1 3XT Don't pay $12.

00 for an organ when you can buy its equal from us for We Lave the celebrated Chicago Cottage organs; they are sweet and clear toned and of elegaut design. Wc can wave you at least Wc carry a full line of Musical instruments, sheet music ami every thing belonging to a first clas Music House. In addition to the ubve lines, we carry a large and choice selection ol lood.s-aiiI- Fancy GroeorlcN. Wc oiler special inducements in confectionery at wholesale or retail. For bargains in any goods in our line, call -it Ebersol's old stand.

Respectfully IF1. 3D, ZBcilGr cSc Co. IT SOLICITS SUrPORTFUOM WESTERN WORKINGMEtf AND DEMOCRATS, AS THR OUTSPOKKN Or TARIFF REDUCTION. RAILROAD REFORM, and HONEST MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS. ErLlargred.

Stoclr, HiOT-vest IPxIccg- Wliich ctmprihcs iu Carpets, Iimssells, Tai-stry, Ingrain and the Nkvi Wkak Ofr Linpi.kvm Cahckt. Tl.e tnot cuinplct" linn of pooiLs er bn urlit io the Solomon Valley The DOMESTIC sewing Machine, Which also stands at the head, is also si. hy lvl O. IVivis. l'or running, i-xcelli'iice of wo -1 ami durability it can't be at in the wide world.

Fvery nouscwife will ha one when she mes it. Wall I aper in Endless Variety. Call in at mv store on ccond street. BID O. TERMS OF SUBSCK1FTI0N.

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