Eureka Evening News from Eureka, Kansas • 1

lireka Evetiin ews VOL. I. EUREKA, KANSAS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1898. NO 26 Railroad Time Tables. Eureka Evening News.

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KUIilCKA, TUESDAY, KKH. 8, 1808. Decline of the Small Town, Under the above caption tlie Springfield Republican discusses the prevailing' tendency of the people to drift to the centers of population. This movement from farm to village, from village to toAvn, to city, and TIME. m.

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NO. WEST BOUND. 5K. C. Mail and Express'.

tt St. Louis Mail and Express. 121 Way Freight 4611 st Freight "Those seemingly blank ECONOMY, squares of paper pasted on the walls are not blank. No In As Seen and Experienced no, they are not blank. On PLACE an ad in the News and see the fur tiy.

RAISE the boys' saleries, do a big business. the other side are proofs of. a Newspaper Office. I am a student of economy BTAST BOUND. (i-K.

0. Mail and Express III' nassenirers. Tram number 467 will carry PseeLWeen Tate and Eure- and have given much of my life to the study of its most ails: ads ads Ureat, big, luscious ads. Bill, my foi eman and job printer, put those faces toward the wall just three weeks before he died. He began to fail soon arose from that repast (which nrofound secrets, hut never oy the way was past, paste and repast) a feeling over until my recent visits to the newspaper offices of Eureka did 1 realize the brilliant re came me and I could scarcely from city to the nearest metropolis is not confined to the east.

It is found to exist throughout the country. Many explanations of this unsettled condition which exists most strongly among- young men after we covered the job cases. 1 thought at first I'd iiiki voice to express my thanks and appreciation, and sults of close, economy eeon TIME. a. m.

.3:45 p. in. confession of having all my ouiy practiced every day and without reserve. It was SANTA FE ROUTE. DO.

NORTH BOUND. 17-Mailan(l Express 178 Accommodation SOUTH BOUND. lire nvei apart irom economy, subsisting too blindly in a most wonderful revelation have to bury him, but the kind hand of providence intervened and Hill began getting tliiner and tinner, and when lie died, in this very room, to save our souls the boys and 1 couldn't find the gluttonous realms. was my visit to these offices the editors were ex "Come, my wayward man, and women have been offered, 175 Vail and Express .4:4:: p. m.

a. m. 177 Aocom moci anon A into my sanctum," said my host, as he carefully wiped his whiskers on an exchange, ceedingly pleasant and spared pains to show me the various workings and results of their economic practice. til twins daily except Sunday. information of a general character corpse.

The next day was entirely devoted to the search, though the remedies are not so plentiful. In connection with For 'or but with no avail, and at 12 cuuHui. -E0, SILLi Eureka, Kan. "come and I will impart to the how all these things came 'Here," exclaimed Editor clock that night we gavti this subject the Republican to pass; for 1, too, did once up the ghost as forever lost, I and adjourned to the stock says: wain in midst or peace and 13 I room and held a pow-wow Ill UJ 0 DC -J (J) CO UJ DC 0 Blank, throwing open the door leading into the mechanical department of his office, my friend, is where I bring the greater: part of economic practice in- to blav. Those shadows you for another hours' duration.

I obeyed and he continu "The decline of small farming towns at the expense of larger at which instance the devilled: proffered the suggestion that! "Once I employed seven some or the other office em-iSKiiieu printers; now 1 al- centers and manufacturing' vil observe pecking at the eight ployees might have purloin- low my shop those two shades point eases are my composit ed the deceased's remains for and a devii to keen 'em alive. lages is shown by a comparison ors, they command $10 per tympin. But I differed in source of thischange was inn.iiHiii'iiwi1 4-1. 1 1 hn fl I nt ill i ill aunt. fi mv arl of the United States census of week, they get three, and 1 hnd them as taithtul to-oay vurtuinw 1830 and the last state census as ten years ago when the(evjl at t(l0 time t))e speedy action gentleman in white used to was handed on the part of the 'discontin- taken in The census of liquidate with tens ana oc tier and discontinuee'.

as the Most remarkable coincid-1 casionally thrust theatre comps into their honest and ence, exclaimed, and I be 1830 is selected for a comparison, for then the farming- towns merchants were as forcibly struck with discontinuance as were the newspapers. A gan to grasp the secret of the trriinv hands." OFFICIAL COUNTY AND CITY DIRECTORY. COUNTY. N. Hrownson Treasurer.

Perry Clematis. County Clerk. Will Johnston Sheriff. 8. Tiigff Keglster of Deeds.

A. M. ErrlcUson I Clerk of District Court. L. Worley Probate Judge.

L. H. Johnson County Attorney. Jinks Smothers Supt. Public Instruction.

T.O Surveyor. Pr.J.M.SinUU Coroner. W. Shinu, of Judge 13th District. District court, convenes First ITuosday in January, 8ucondTuesday In April, and First Tuesday In September.

HOAHD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. J. M.Winegar First District John Courtney Second District A. M. WIlaoL Third District The board of county commissioners meets the tlrst Monday in January.

July and October, and first Monday after flrt Tuesday in April. CITY. editors success as an econ7 1 patted the poor devils on the back and turned away, seemed to have reached the omist, great good has indeed been accomplished, exceeding by "See those tomato cans," with a lump in my throat, hicrh water mark. Tilling of rar our greatest anticipation he continued, "they contain and murmured, wonderful "Notice those rows of can single wrap past, likewise! and one can readily see the brilliant future which even now shadows our every movement. Ha.

ha. he. he. a batter for un levened bread, vass covered cases." contin-j and the imp will, at a quar ued my host, "they are full of as fine a line of job type he look at it! Oh. how ter to twelve begin prepara tions for our noon-dav spread as ever dazzled the eye of glorious!" and you are most welcome to an artist.

No one ever un Here Editor Blank sank remain and delve more deeply into the mysterious depths back in his chair, and I made my escape just as the police covers them and ink never mar their polished faces, and I feel in my bones the soil was the chief occupation of man, and the small town of today was quite a thickly settled community then. But with the coming- of the railroad and the mills the decline of farming towns began, and except in a very few instances we see to-day the populous centers of the early days sparsely set of economy as utilized in this surgeon rushed In through tli9 rear door. Same Will- office." that those splendid fonts will last for ages to come. 1 remained, and when Ij yum. Zillcy Mfor' H.C.

Judge. Vwii J. II. Smythe City Clerk. F.

S. Jackson City Attorney. J. W. Kcnner City Treasurer.

tled, their glory departed with Brothers Wedded to Sisters, A double wedding occurred at Dell Burk, of Severy, is in the city to-day. J. B. Mason went to Moline John Liudamood nimau, N.F. Shearer Night Police their young men and women, who rush off to the city and mill Blackwell, Oklahoma, yester- Justicosoi rence.

J.E. GHIIilh C. W. Ituich tiay in winch MfrTJeuweJiT last evening. lames Iter.v, J.

M. Smyth went to Hamil ton this morning. of Honm. John I OOCNCHjMEN. to Howard First Ward.

Judge Shinn went yesterday evening. Charles Cliandler Ira H. Nye J. M. Smyth M.

A. Miller W. W. Morris John ltedman Second Ward. Third Ward.

R. Z. and J. B. Swegle are in western counties of this state, Hampshire, Franklin and Berkshire, each shows a majority of towns with decreased population.

Of the Hampded towns whose boundary lines have remained unchanged eight show a decrease in population and nine an increase; Hampshire 14 decrease, 9 increase, Franklin 15 decrease, 11 increase, and Berkshire 18 decrease and 11 in- BOAKI) OF EDUCATION A Pleasant Affair. Last Friday evening a number of yqung folks the hospitality of the Brwnson-home in the north part of the city it being in the nature of a party given by Mr. Fred and Miss Clara. The festivities were enjoyed until a late hour and consisted of games, music and numerous other pleasures. Refreshments composed of whipped cream, cake and candied fruits were served.

Following are the names of those in attendance: Misses Lillian Hamilton, Bessie Little, Fay Morris, Nellie Gould, Pearl Kendrick, Edna Hull, Florence Stewart, Mary Tucker, Nettie Tucker, Thomasine Peters, Lena Mason, Clara Brownson, Messrs. Will Peters, Frank First Ward. j- Second Ward. Madison to-day on business. The streets need grading bad ly, particularly Main street.

Sheriff Johnston went to Sev H.C. Kendrick. D. It. J.

K. I loss M. W. H. Summers.

Third Ward. 11 A. Dales! iTreasurer School Hoard. Janies Murphy Outlying Territory. ery yesterday evening returning formerly of this plaf1, but now residing near Blaifkwell, and Miss Anna Best, ami Mr.

E. O. Penwell, of near thys city, and Miss Vertie Best, were joined in wedlock. The wedding- was a quiet affair, only the near relatives the brides being- present. After the ceremony the newly married couples left for Eureka near where Erve, as he is familiarly called, will reside with his wife.

D. H. and wife will visit a short time after which they will return to Blackwell where the groom has business interests. The Penwell brothers are well known and highl' esteemed young men in this community and may well be called Greenwood county bos, having resided in the county for a number of years. What can be said praisworthy of one is is true of the other, relative to this morning.

Osborn and Hucklebridge CHURCHES. CATHOLIC Corner of Elm and Sixlit streets. Services the fourth Sunday in each month at 10 :30 a. ni. shipped cattle and hogs to Kan sas City to-day.

crease. The small farming town has had its day. The drift is plainly toward the cities, where money can be made a little faster and spent as The growth of the electrict railway business, while a boon to many vnimfr mon J. M. Bradbury returned to SEVENTH DAY every Saturday morning at 11:00 a.

in Baptist church (colored) on East Fifth street. Sabbath school every Saturday at 10:00 a. ni. day from Ft. Scott where he had been attending to business Reich, Gould, Wood, Bert Barrier, Harold Leslie Gould, George Frank Brownson, B.

I 1-1 VI IJ I. LI IbtttfeV V. 11. 11111 concerning his coal supply. NOUWEGIAN LUTHERAN.

aoutn i Salem. Services every Sunday excepting v. ed to the work of motormen and Mrs. Edith H. B.

Kerr and third Sunday in each month, at 11:80 a. in, Snndav school every Sabbath at 10:00 a. conductors. At the annual Mrs. A.

L. Hager went to Yates Center yesterday. Mrs. Hager m. Sermons delivered alternately in me Norwegian and English language.

Ckaiu.ks Haukison, Pastor. expects to return to-morrow. Rhodes, Fred Brownson. Mr. A.

A. Grasselli and daughter, Mrs. Freddie Gjifrith, went to Eldorado to-day to be in attendance upon the Tuesday Night Dancing Club which gives a ball, to-night. The latest talked of improv-ment in Eureka is an uptown Misses Viola Stark and their industry and business ability, and both are possessed of the highest qualities of manhood, honesty, industry and good habits. The brides are of a highly re Blanche Parker returned yester day from Reece where they had been visiting for several days with friends.

Western Union telegraph office. meeting of one of the agricul tural societies of the valley a fewT days ago the absence of young men was noticed and commented upon by several of the older members, who were not a little discourag-ed that they were obliged to bear the brunt of the work which should fall to 3Tounger and more active sons. But most of the sons are g-one from the farm and a revival of agriculture does not seem to be in siffht. The great west, writh its fertile acres and modern methods, will continue to suw-lv the demand at much CONGREGATIONAL. Services every Sabbath at a.

m. and 7:20 p. m. Sunday school immediately after morning service. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening.

Christian Endeavor meeting every Thursday evening. J. S. Goui.d, Pastor. LUTHERAN.

Corner of Fifth and Elm 9treets. Services every Sabbath at 11 :00 a. la. and p. m.

Sabbath school following mc ruing service. Christian Endeavor meeting every Sunday from 7 to 8 p.m. Trayer meeting Wednesday evening of each week. K. B.

Woi.k, Pastor. An uptown office would facili tate business matters a great It is a good thing-. Push deal. Bert Wood returned from Hamilton yesterday evening where he had been the past few days on business connected with his father's farm near that place. spected family living- near Blackwell and both are accomplished young ladies who will make loving and helpful companions to their husbands.

That these young people may enjoy a happy and blissful married life and that there may be nothing come to mar the unison of their lives is the wish of the News. it. L. E. Clogston returned to his home at Round Pond, Oklahoma, this morning.

We un Ralph and Verne Hager left yesterday for Jefferson City, Missouri, where they will make their home with an aunt living there the remainder of the derstand Lew7 expects' to remove to Eureka and locate permanently in the near future. CI I R1STIAN. East First street. Services Sabbath of each week at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.

m. Sunday school at 10:00 a. m. Junior League meets at 3:30 p. m.

every Sunday. Trayer meeting every Tuesday evening. Christian Endeavor society meets Friday eveniug of each week. W. E.

Bohbitt, Elder. D. B. Fuller, H. P.

Hunting DIED This morning about one o'clock Mrs. Chas. A. Leedy, of heart trouble. Funeral services will be held to-morrow at two o'clock at the family residence corner of Third and Mul berry streets.

cheaper cost of production. Mrs. Mary E. Hans in, of Piedmont, was tried for insanity to-day in the probate court and was adjudged insane. Her daughter, Miss Lydia Harsin, was appointed as grtardian.

Miss Minnie Mason returned from Fall River yesterday ton and Will Crebo left to-day for Ponca City, Oklahoma, where they will enjoy an out Robert Creager, of Tuleridge, Colorado, who had been in the city the past month visiting with his brother, Rev. C. E. Creager, returned to his home to-day. METHODIST EPISCOPAL.

Main street. Services every Sunday at 11:00 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.

Sunday school at 0:45 a. in. Class service immediately after regular morning service. Junior league meeting each Sunday at 3:00 p. in.

Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening C. E. Cbeaoeb, Pastor. ing. They took guns and dogs along and no doubt Oklahoma will be "shy" a few birds when they take their leave.

Dixie Dunbar, the genial typographical tourist, fingered the News' cases to-day..