The Weekly Broad-Axe from Ottawa, Kansas • 4

It Tiie Brodd-axe. ocr To Osr Pctrcns. Owing to the fact that the postal laws require us to pay one csnt on each paper C. SOREITSON, Physician aod Sareon. npl, delivered to subscribers through the ''Free Published by The Queen City Printing Co.

t5. Office and Residence Cor. Fourth and GkQUEEN CITVD LEON C. DUCHESNE, MAN AG KB AND PBOPBIETOK. Delivery" system, we are compelled to improvise a carrier system of our own.

A we were not expecting this we did not take the pains to get the street and num- Cedar Streets. OTTAWA, KANSAS. A. D. EYMANN EDITORS.

H. E. BIRD. BIRD EYMANN, ber of many of our subscribers. We will Special attention given to Chronic Diseases Co.

I do our very best to deliver to you this i i Advertising rates made known on application to this office. TttTCMtfOTSTR DOLLAR PER YEAR. Lent begins today. Fresh Bread at Getty's 413 Main. Our adversers will treat you right.

The high school has a mock senate. Publication Office 211 South Main Street. OFFICB OF time, but if we miss any we beg you to report the fact to us without delay. We have appealed to the postal authorities at Washington, and pending their decision we hope you will bear with us. To pay the rate demanded would break us up in business.

4 LOCALS AND PERSONALS. Will Davenpoft has returned from the v. east. The fake gold spectacle man has struck xe9 Cha. Moore and Jfatterson were married yesterday.

"The Smugglers," a five-act drama, was produced at the Rohrbaugh last Monday evening by the Lawrence Holmes Company of players It has been sometime since the people of Ottawa have had the pleasure of seeing a better play than this. The acting was simply superb, while the scenic effects were very fine Dr painless dentist, visited AND Osawotomie last week. Reddy has resigned his position at Burk's harness shop. Washington's birthday was observed by Job indeed. Gus Cohen as Con rod Geismier all the schools of the city.

kept thtj audience in a continual uproar whenever he appeared on 'the stage. He The building by Bird is is a first class comedian. The part of frieasles. Vegetables in market. -Garden seeds in.

market. Geo Nicolay is in St. Louis. Getty's Restaurant. 213 Main, Buck hunters are now in evidence.

Oal thieves are getting in their "graft." Smith transacted business in Monday. A't Lewis returned Monday from a visit to Lebo. Ford shipped out a carload of horses O-car Felix i will open his store next Saturday Lewis and family removed to ki Monday, Miss Minnie Miller is visiting friends in Osawatomie. Costigan went to Topeka Monday on legal business. EI Ransom made a business trip to Ciiauute Monday.

receiving a fresh coat of paint. Bill Hicks, captain of the smugglers, as 211 Main A grand ball will be given at the north enterpreted bv Lawrence xHolmes was a side hall on St Patricks day. clever piece of actiDg. Jack Hardy, a Jas Whetstone, of the Pomona Fiuit revenue officer, by Frank Chamberlain, came over rom that burg Monday. and the other minor parts were well taken.

Spooner went to Topeka yesterday. Edeth Pollock made a crackerr jack Polly He will take in the banquet tomorrow of Watts. The performance was satisfactory course. to all who attended as the repeated encores and hearty applause indicated. Ed Chenoweth came down Monday for the first time in' several" days, owidng to A SPECIALTY Bill Heads, Letter Heads, Note Heads, Statements, Cards, Tags, Price Lists, Receips, Blank Notes, Checks, Programs, Posters, Dodgers Labels, Tickets, Etc.

We have read the, letter or reply of A sickness. Ji MeDearmont, general manager for the James Kelly has moved to his new loca Christie Street Commission Company, tion, and is getting his goods in shape for business. The hre engine was on the street yes terday testing new hose and the Ander son hose coupler. A Deford went to Topeka today, to attend tne Democratic banquet which The following Legal Blanks For Sale: Sheriff Church went to Topeka today on official Bert Miller, of the Wellsville Globs, was a caller Mouday. A dance will be given at the Rohrbaugh hn 11 tomorrow night.

Miss Norah Easum, of Osawatomie, Sundayed in this city. Remember our location, Uo. 211 Main 'Street, upstairs room 10 Fred Fyfe attended the barbers' convention held at Topeka Monday. which was published in the Republican last Monday. We think the reply is a very courteous and gentlemanly answer to the long and senseless tirades published in oppositien to the business he represents.

This letter contains much food for thought and sensible people who re id it will at once arrfve at the conclusion that the so called "bucket shops" have about as good a case to present to the public as has their opponents, Carrier DeTar offers in explanation of his possible slowness of movement yester takes place tomorrow. The Saunders mandolin club of Law rence lurnishea the music lor the aance given at Rohrqaugh hall last night. Married On Monday evening, Mr Gould and Miss Cora Watterman, both of Judge Harrison officiating. West returned from atrip to Os born county, last Saturday, Power of Attorney. Search Warrants, Affidavits, Commitments, Quit Claim Deeds, Article of Agreements, Warranty Deeds, Attachments, Depositions, Keplivin Bonds, Proof of Will, ther Blanks.

is selling off his grocery Billsof Cost Civil cases Garnishment order di' order to pay, Bond for Deed, Chattel Mortgages," Warrents all kind. Executions, Subpoenas, Summons, Constable Sales, Bills of Cost, Proof of Death, and various others. WANTED To rent a small place, 20 to stock, at ruinously low figures prepara day, the statement that a lot of his- friends remembered that it was his marriage anniversary and did it in so practical manner that he had a right square They gathered at the house to the number of 18, and brought refreshments of most extensive and substantial kinds. Amr-vg 40 acres. Call at this office.

tory to moving up town about March 1st. Mr Felix and family will occupy the The Novelty Phtograph Co has removed to rooms oyer Jones shoe store. They residence vacated by Lewis. PR and Mrs Miller leturned from visit to Olathe, Sunday evening. were iorcea to this move on account oi a big ru9h of business.

Mr Bert Matthews will entertain the For the best lo cent meal on earth, go denizens who reside in the vicimty of the to Getty's Restaurant, 213 Main. For the best 15 cent meal in town go to for poor farm school house, on Saturday evening Febrnary 26. Envelopes- Getty's Restaurant, 213 South Main. Tonight win cloe the engagement in those present were Mr and Mrs Layt on and family of Greely, and Wm Latimer and family of Richmond. Saturday's Re-pubilean.

Before many days, and for an entire month, 2,500 copies of the Semi Weekly Broad axe will be circulated in Franklin county, twice each This will be a bonanza for adveriisers. We. shall place from one to four copies in every home in the county as an advertisement, and in order to increase our circulation. Advertisers desiring to get the benefit of this If you have read the Broad-axe, and this city of the Lawrence Holmes stock it suits you, why not subscribe for it? Come See us and get Prices, YOURS TRULY, The Broad-axe is a paper for all the will be the attraction. To night the( Lawrence Holmes compa- people.

You should subscribe for it. Mrs Trump, of Topeka, visited Leon Duchesne. y. will appear in the 'Streets of Ne with Dr Paramore and family, this week. York." Don't miss it.

We were not in attendance at he Rohr- enterprise should consult us at once as to Fine confections, nuts, cigars and tobac aaaoo rates which will be very low for the ser- baugh last night, but several have inform co at Getty's Res aurant, 213 South Main; msoo vice rendered. i ed us who were there that the show was Hardv Halie. of Kansas Citv and Miss Dora Baldwin spent Sunday in this city. GO T0 ji Sillwsll Higgias, Charley Avernarius will attend the Dem perfectly satisfactory. Printer If you are a first class printer and a rustler, and wish to' hear of some yourY" advantage, address The Broad axe, Ottawa, Kansas.

The Lawrence Holmes company will give a mid-week matinee at the Rohr-bausr this afternoon. Each child will be ewsom'e Barber Sbop dentists. Stylish Hair Cut orShave Office Over Brombacher's Drug Store. All Work Guaranteed. 9 presented with a large sack candy.

The Republican is sill engaged in the work of removing the epidermis from the so called commission house managers. But 126 North Main Street. The Odd Fellows had a big time last Saturday night, and we are informed by CYCLONE! We Reach the Climax of BARGAIN SELLING. CYCLONE! it is finding out that it has tackled a big job. 5 Born To Mr and Mrs Henry Gilbert, at LaCrosse, Wis.

on Sunday, Feb. one who was there, that the poor old goat was nearly rode to death. Tne rumor in circulation that during the initiation of 20, 1898, a son. Mrs Gilbert is a daughter a candidate in the -third degree, some fel low greased the goat's horns, and as a re sult the candidate had a hard time of it. This wasn't a fair Shake.

Bro Champe, of the Garnett Kansas Our Cash Bargain System has made us one, among the best stores of Ottawa, today. We invite every one to come and see the fullest store, and the best bargains ever offered. As it is our custom, we name in black and white our prices. You will clearly see why we are progressing so fast. We do not charge iocfor chair seats and throw in the nails, but 4c and a penny or two for the nails.

Agitator, has the following to say regarding us The Broad-axe a bright, new Populist paper published at Ottawa, of Mr and Mrs Duchesne of this city, and Mr Gilbert's family lives in Gardner. John Shanahan from Stanley, who has been here for about ten days under Dr Sorenson's treatment for lung and stomach trouble, is getting along real well. He was not able to walk one block when came here but now he walks quite easy, and he will soon go home as completely cured. He is; well satisfied with Dr Sorensen's treatment, and reccomends the doctor highly. Sig Losh come in from his farm yesterday to have us do some printing.

Mr Losh and his neice. Miss Hupp are by Bird Eymann. It shows editorial ocratic banquet to be held at Topeka tomorrow. At the present stage of the game we think the commission houses hold the winning hand. The north side church will give a 8oc al at north side of hall tonight.

You are invited. The society of the Christian church held a "tackey social" at the home of Mrs Wix last evening. Sam Jones and wife leave for Colorado Springs today where they will make their future home. and Mrs Peterson are here from visiting Mrs Peterson's parents Mr and Mrs A Hjortb. Last Monday Woodlief receiyed 2.000 sheep from the south They came in over the Missouri Pacific.

Notices of church, school or lodge socials or entertainments will be inserted in this paper free op charge. The next regular meeting of the WOT of North Ottawa will be held at the church, Friday, March 4th. For Tkade A splendid farm neir Coffeyville, Montgomery county, Kansas. For particulars call at this office. EPrewitt informs us that his land lord, Armstrong is laying a new brick walk In front of the property he occupies.

At the meeting of the Grand Lodge A AM, recently held at Wichita f'Q Farron of this city was elected State Grand Pursuivant. The men's meeting, held at the first Baptist church on last Sunday afternoon, and led by A 'J Hume, was a very interesting session. ability and sparkles with good things." Chas Ridge way manager of the Rohr baugh has been inducing some line com panies' to come here of late, and our people should show their appreciation by turning out and patronizing the house more liberally. We received a very pleasant call yester Floor brooms 8c 200 parlor matches lc All thread 2c Best tin cups lc Dish pans, large, 15c 50 best envelopes 5c Tablets lc Beats All lead pencil lc Ladies wool hose 15c Mens hose 10c Lace curtains 20c Pillow shams 10c Large towels 5c 10c handkerchiefs 4c And everything that other stores sell for 5c we sell for lc, such as cake cutters, pie pans, graters, tea spoons, shoe blacking, tin cups, stove polish and hundred of other things. Our stock of winter gloves away below cost, and in fact all our winter goods.

day from Cannon, a stud of Otta wa University. Mr Cannon is a "typo" himself, ane we took grear delight in chatting with him. Do you want to see and hear the great said to be the greatest juggling team in the world. They do some remarkable feats, such as light and heavy balancing and musical juggling, walking up a Jadder of razor-edged knives etc. Thei greatest feat is the juggling and spinning of fifty common china plates at one time.

They have a standing challenge of $1,000 to any two that can follow or equal them in these acts. Upon inquiry as to why they did not go on tbVroad and give exhibition," Mr Losh replied that an aged mother required his flist'attentlon and he could not leave her under any circumstances at est impersonator of the day? Do you want to have a good laugh? If you do, go and hear William Hawley Smith on March 3rd. You are cordially invited to call and see us. CYCLONE STORE. S.

0. HA WORTH, i i Main Street, near First Street. Division Superintendent Barnes, Super intendent Hilderbrand and Civil Engineer Wells went over the Burlington branch Monday on a tour of inspection..