The Peabody News from Peabody, Kansas • 4

ONLY Olir Big December Cost Sale offieerifor the ensuing year: J. H. Hill Post Commander, J. T. Mastin S.

C. G. Christner J. V. A.

Terry Adjutant; W. W. Whittaker Cfiaplain; J. H. MoBuraey Q.

Hiram Allen O. EiieSeeley O. G. "Mr. Phillips is the relief man at the Santa Fe depot while Tonkin is in Salina.

E. V. Mowser and J. W. Book came back from Kansas City, where they have been -with cattle, claiming that the 19 DAY Creswell Cullings.

Mr. and Mrs. Bart Sanders hare been attending revival meetings at Marion. J. H.

Parlimatt went to Hillsboro, Tuesday, D. t. Hall, of Peabody, was in this vicinity this week with his peddling wagon. Mr. and Mrs.

Cowp and Mrs. Pprli-man returned from Monday, after having seen Mrs. Huffman safely started for her home in Illinois. E. O.

Palmer went to Youngtown, Saturday, to see his mother who has been quite ill, and returned Monday. J. Reimer went to Corn, O. last Friday to visit a few days with friends. W.

G. Lewis is attending the store in Mr. Reimer's absence. On Dry Goods, Furnishings, Hats, Caps, Shoes and Clothing Commences Thursday Horning, Dec. 6.

Commencing with this issue of this paper, and continuing until my stock of Clothing sold I will offer My Entire Stock of Clothing at Manufacturers' Cost. Having nurchased all market is fairly If you want vour eyes fixed up or a is pair of spectacles fit, call on Dr. Shirk at his office in the bank building. He is well equipped with a full set Of oculist tools. MORE Of our December Sale.

ox of my Clothing from-the Manufacturers of strictly firstclass Clothing, I am prepared to sell Good Clothing much less than any other dealer. No matter what others prices seem to be to you I can and will still save you money. Mowser Brothers shipped a car load of shelled to ranch 101 in Morris county Saturday. Miss Downing, who is teaching school Gleaner. Aulne Jottings.

A. T. Reimer came up from Butler near iiurdick, attended church here Sunday night. county last week to visit homefolks a Lost Springs Chapter No. 53, 0.

M. B. few days. at a call meeting Thursday night, elected the following officers for the coming year: C. N.

Tonkin C. E. S. The revival at the Star school is meet ing with success. They have seven con verts so far.

Jacobs S. V. Mrs. Jacobs J. V.

J. R. Bowlby Secretary, Mrs. J. R.

Jay Lowther came in from Colorado Bowlby Treasurer, A. M. Netrour, Missionary, John McClements Guide, Dr. ast week for a visit with his parents. Findley Medical Examiner.

A Mr. Snodgrass, ex-member of the By purchasing Cloaks, Capes, Furs, Suits and Jackets of us you get the Very Latest Styles; the goods are New and Fresh and have not been handled from season to season, and at lower prices than any merchant will sell you if carried in stock. We trade with you on this condition: Money Back if Goods Are Not As Represented. Lodge No. 494, 1.

O. O. met in 22nd Kansas, delivered a very interesting letter on the Philippines at the school house Saturday night. their hall last Friday night, it being their regular meeting and elected their A small crowd ga'hered at Will Call's Saturday evening to enjoy a social dance. officers as follows: E.

Brenizer N. J. H. McBurney V. the other officers holding for the rest of the term.

The lodge has fifty members and has growing prospects. Nellie Bissey came up from Peabody, Sunday. Clifford Cline was up from White Marion Items. Conrad Hett of Wilson township, was We are making the cheapest prices ever made in Marion County. Note the following discounts: Clothing, 25 percent off Shoes, 25 per cent off Shawls, 20 per cent off Rugs, 15 per cent off Blankets, 15 per cent off water, Sunday.

in JMar ion Tuesday. J. H. Danskin is tearing down some of Get an oil painted picture FREE during this sale. Our canvassers are now in the field.

his sheds to make room for an addition Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Thompson, of he expects to build to the store.

Enid, were visiting relatives and friends here last Tuesday and Wednes Mr. Howe, Rock Island agent, left for day. Wichita, Sunday, returning home Mon day with a bride. Frank Wagerer of Wilson township Jas. Harrison shipped a car of hogs to transacted business here last Thursday.

Yours Respectfully, Kansas City this week. Jos. Vindeeske of Clark township was here Monday. Captain Irvin Burton of Wilson town Walton Waifs. The women of Waltou will give a New-ngland supper in the band hall next ship was at the county seat last Thurs O.

J. ROBERTS. day. Friday night. Price per meal, 15 cents.

Dan Shomber had his pension in Attorney Ralph Smith, of Florence, was here on legal business last Friday. creased three dollars per month. AT THE Joe Wills had a runaway last Thurs Ready- r-to-wear Dress Skiirts day, throwing him off the running gears 25 per present today, to take effect January 1, 1901, in the form of a $5 per month raisj in salary. Our lumberman received two cars of lumber yesterday. His stock had run and cutting his head badly.

Jim Wilson got hurt last Tuesday while butchering a beef. The critter low but he says it will be full again soon. EE kicked him on the leg, hurting him quite HIVE badly. cent off Come and see and you will not be disappointed- Tampa Tips. Mrs.

R. Belton and daughter, Eliza, spent Monday in Herington. Rev. Johnson returned home Sunday. Mrs.

C. R. Shaner spent Sunday with Benjamin Frantz, of Durham, was transacting business here last Friday. Attorneys J. S.

Dean and R. L. King were in Topeka on legal business last Wednesday and Thursday. A new boy arrived last Tuesday at the home of Dan Lindsay. Deputy Sheriff M.

Bechtel, of Peabody was over on official business last Fnday. Miss Gertrude Critton, of Elmdale, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Geo. Buckley, of this city. John W.

Penner, of Risley township, was here last Thursday. Mrs. Martha Hayward, of Tacoma, Washington, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos.

BowrOn, for several weeks, returned to her home last Tuesday. The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. N. A.

Whipple was celebrated at their home in Wilson township Tuesday. Morgan Mollohan, of Gale township, transacted business at the county seat Mr. Shaner here. Eaton Merc. Hoyt The Tampa Mill Elevator Oo.

are hipping lots of wheat. Miss Marie Haas visited her sister here Saturday and Sunday. Some of our shippers met rather discouraging markets in Kansas City this week. Mrs. F.

E. Moyer is again on her way to Elbing. Mr. utz received a cablegram from Berlin announcing the death of his mother. Durham Doings.

J. B. Gurner, traveling auditor for A. C. Davis was in town Monday evening.

John and Bill Armstrong con ducted a meeting Sunday afternoon. Harrv Sealock, secend son of Mr. and Mrs. Sealock, died last week of diphtheria, and was buried, in Durham Park cemetery. Thp infant dauehtr of Mr.

and Mrs. Peter Funk died and was buried Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Thomnson were visiting in Ma rion the first of the week.

CHRISTMAS CANDY From 5c to 30c a pound. Call and get prices by the pound or pail. 4 CHRISTMAS DINNER You will find everything you want at our store for a big dinner, at lowest prices. COMPANY. Butter, Eggs and Poultry same as casL J.

C. Morton returned from the east, Saturday. We are glad to hear that John Gard ner. 01 tnis place nas Deen appointed a deputy Register of Deeds. Santa Clara County, California.

RubeHackler shipped two car of hogs California's wonderful resources, and to Kansas City, Tuesday. esnecially those of Santa Clara county, Will Kiser is building a new house on were clearly demonstrated to the people Monday. SHAW WATSON, Proprietors. GRANT SHAW, Editor. the Ottensmeyer place.

here Tuesday evening and Wednesday, Miss Lillian Dudley, teacher of Ger by the products displayed in the two ad Jess Thrasher made a flying trip to man and French in the collesre of Em vertising: cars sent out from that county Tampa Sunday. poria, spent Sunday with friends here. The first car contained, a varied assort N. F. Hess, of Powhattan, is here ment of the choicest fruits, specimens Catlin Catches.

Did you ever see such fine weather at looking for a location for a bank. We of grain, minerals, shells and wmes, all SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 per Year IN ADVANCE Entered at the postoffice at Peabody, Kansas, as second class matter. PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1900. of which are characteristic of that know of no better place.

this time of year? country. The fruit was preserved in Jeff. Sumner was here on business, Leave your order for a nice Turkey, Goose, Duck or Chicken. We guarantee satisfaction or money refunded. J.

W. IMUSBAUM Mr. and Mrs. Riggs. of Florence, glass jars and looked almost too lushious Harry Elvis had his fineers hurt quite badlv bv eatehin? them in the cylinder of a threshing machine.

Dr. Kaiser seemed to be rather sleepy Monday, causpd, it is said, by keeping late hours on Sunday evening. Peter Harms lost a four-year-old boy by scarlet fever a few days ago. Pete Duerksen has been perusing the Saturday. to be real.

This car also contained many were visiting at J. J. Noll's last week. Preparations are being made for a fine specimens of nuts, valuable woods, and in fact a little of everything, as nearly Mrs. Freeman was visiting her daugh program Christmas.

ter, Mrs. las. Noll, last week. evervtbinsr is raised in California's de Rube Hackler shipped two cars of the lightful climate. Mr.

and Mrs. Rugles were calling upon finest cattle we ever saw, Tuesday. The second car contained a hugh old friends Uatlin last week Monthly Magazines at Music Store. Second hand organ at Music Store cheap. Wra.

Loose, of Ohio, is here buying horses. They averaged 16,050 pounds and will specimen of the Elephant shark, which statutes for the past few days, but not for the intention of being admitted to the bar. W. H. Cottew lately purchased a surely top the market.

water tank of Irwin Bros. was captured a few years ago in the Bay of Monterey off the coast of California. This monstrous fish is claimed to be Miss Lulu Wink spent several days Chan. Cottew and wife came down in Hope last week. the medal of the THE PLACE TO GET NICE Tom Potter and John Baker were in town Friday.

Jeff Turrey was in town Tuesday, his from Hillsboro last Saturday and stayed Ed Braeunier won gun club Tuesday. the largest of its kind ever captured, R. B. Gardner is on the jury this over Sunday with homefolks. weighing 10,383 pounds, 36 feet Jong and term of court.

estimated at 460 years old. Science teaches that in a fish of this class a new Mrs. Libbie Dohner and Mrs. Nancy school being closed on account of diphtheria in the Carney and vicinity. Our merchant, M.

S. Tressler attended the sewiner circle in Hackler, is pre-largest holiday here. paring to nandie the Peabody last week Saturday. Simm's hardware representative A monument was erected this week at the grave of Elsie Kieler in Prairie Lawn cemetery. FOR SALE OR RENT jrood four room house on South Olive Street.

Enquire of John Kennedy. business ever handled Christmas Tree Decorations was in town to-day. Mrs. McElvain and daughter drove H. Fristch, manager of the Tampa Robt.

Smith went to Kansas Citv last vertebra or joint is added to the backbone every five years, and the back bone of this fish contains 92 joints which makes it 4G0 years olcL In this car was also shown mounted specimens of various kinds of deep vater fish, a live allegator and two live monkeys. As a whole the down from Marion last Wednesday and staid over night with her parents. W. Mill Elevator was in Herington on business last week. H.

Cottew and wife. week to purchase some cattle and is home waiting the shipment of 150 choice young cattle next Thursday from Kansas The hallway of the Tampa hotel was Mr. and Mrs. E. W.

Maxwell spent The Santa Fe operators at Peabody did not join the telegraphers' strike. They are sensible boys. They will have good jobs when others are on the hunt. plastered last week. City.

He has a lot mi feed and is a good exhibition wass very interesting and in the day with the latter's sister. Mrs. IS AT SCOTT'S. feeder. structive.

J. R. Hackler and son, Glick, went to Wienberger, and family. from Burns this week but the strike has stopped all business at this point. Jack Hunter's threshingj machine, is laid up for repairs, by crossing the culvert at.

W. Ordway's without planking. Obituary. David Moffett, aged 84 years, died at his home in this city, last Sunday evening, December 9. The deceased was born at Bellefort, Ireland, July 6, 1816, came to America in 1843 and located in Illinois.

Married Miss Nancy Orr in 1848 and they moved to St. Louis in 1855 where they resided until they moved to Peabody in 1892. He was a member of the Reform Presbyterian church and a tailor by trade. The fact that he learned his trade in the old country is sufficient evidence that he was very proficient. His wife died a year ago and he leaves but one son, J.

O. Moffett. of the milling firm of Janett Moffett. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2 p. m.

from the house. Rev. G. W. W.

Amick, officiating. The body was interred in Prairie Lawn cemetery. Kansas City on business, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs.

Bozorth and daughter. Advertised Letters. Following is a list of the letters re Walton Waves. Mises Mae McAuley, Minnie Nash and Frank Nash of Furley, who were The dox social at the Smith school Miss Alice, were over to Marion last Sun day, and Grandma Bozorth came home maining uncalled for in the Peabody house, Fred Spicer teacher, was well attended. with them to stay a few days.

post office Dec. 13, 1900: Miss Ethel White, Mrs. Dora L. Sum up to visit Miss Millie Adsit the last few days, returned home last Tuesday. The series of successful meetings con Mr.

and Mrs. J. J. Noll went down to Report of Tampa schools, for the mers, month ending Dec. 7.

1900: Florence last Saturday and Sunday, visiting their son Sam, and family. F. B. Van Nest, P. M.

ducted by Rev. Wilson, of Americus, held in the United Presbyterian advanced department. Enrollment 18. Average attendance 16. Pupils neither absent nor tardy: For Rent.

Mrs. J. Hooker has a brother from Utah spending the winter with her. A good eieriht roomed house, cellar, church have come to a close. Misses Emma Ames and Stella Lay Sanborn Wink, Rosa Pugh, Willie, Sa cistern.

Four acres of land; all kinds of Marion and Fin Miles had their corn rah and Eva Hoefer, Grover Glick, Services at usual hou rs in the Lutheran church. Theme for morning sermon Popular Amusements. Public cordially invited. G. W.

W. Amick, Pastor. L. L. Beck, of Catlin township, wrnt to Wichita Saturday to have a cancer removed from his eye, which process will take three weeks.

It will be removed by burning the cancer. There will be a series of meetintrs in the Mennonite church northwest of Peabody, beginning Thursday evening next, Rev. Jacob L.Winey, district evangelist, to preach. Committee. Mrs.

Cha. Sine was eWted President of the W. R. C. last Saturday, and she is capable of performing the duties of that rank in a way that will do the most good.

She is also President of the Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. church. fruits, berries and grapes; good barn man have returned from their visit to Peabody. shelled last week.

Ethel, May and Edna Hackler, and Hattie Leslie. hog pens. All in good shape, in Mays- Rev. Hobbs and wife and the latter's There will be a New England supper mother were visiting at Mr. and Mrs.

ville. Enqui re of D. D. Hall. Estray Notice.

PRIMARY DEPARTMENT. Enrollment 36. Average attendance given at the hall next Friday evening, Mose Dohner's last week. This will be the finest display ever shown in Peabody. Also remember there is nothing nicer than a handsome box of Bon Bons for a present, and Scott has them in all styles and prices.

Our Bakery Department is attracting a great deal of attention. Come and see the great variety of fancies and tell us what you want for your reception or redding or anything you want. We can supply you with handsome pastry for anything. 23. Pupils neither absent nor tardy: Pearl Boothe, Minnie Hoef Claudie Mose Dohner has some very lame 1 have taken up a mule, described as follows: About 14 hands high, 12 or 13 Bring in your bundle right now while you think of it.

We will be rushed for Christmas and will not accept any work on the day before, as Christmas is on Tuesday. Peabody Steam Laundry. horses caused from pink eye. years old, brown color, and blind in one Pugh, Byrdia Williams; John, Gertie, Pearlie and Winona Hackler, and Ghas. Kiser.

Will Maxwell's and John Bozorth's schools had a problem match the other eye. Enquire at my place 5 miles south west of Peabody. Daniel Dell. For Sale. The Commercial Hotel in Peabody Lost Springs Sprigs.

night and did not hear which came out ahead, but the young ideas are begin ning to shoot pretty well under two such Hon. J. W. Moore, of Moore township, was in our town Saturday on business. The Peabody schools will have but one week and a day vacation during the holidays.

The schools will close on Friday, the 21st, and open again Monday, the 31st. They will close again on New Year's, but for only a day. We are always glad to see him. I his is a good 20 room house, in a good location, having a fine patronage. Prop Elder Gall of the Christian church is able teachers as these young men.

Mrs. W. H. Cottew was over to Marion last week spending a few days with her daughter Mrs. E.

A. McElvain, and family, and while tht re stationed some erty in good condition. A bargain holding meetings at the school house taken at once. Enquire of I. W.

Hitch Mr. A. C. Miles, of Beatrice, uncle of the Miles was here last week and purchased the Shupe farm, 12 miles west of Peabody. This is a fine farm.

Mr. Miles If ft for his home Monday. His son and family will move here from Nebraska next spring and live on the farm. Mr. Miles himself intends t6 move his family here and live in town.

Peabody cannot get too many people like the Mileses. They will receive a cordial welcome. cock, Peabody. nightly this week. Miss May Mcintosh and Miss Mc agents to sell White Wonder to remove Candless, who are going to school at Col.

D. G. Cox, who has been land grease from the clothing. Mary Go Round Lincolnville, visited home folks. lord of the Palisade hotel for the past ten months, has sold his interest to Last Friday while the boys were play Sale on Beds for Special Iron T.

Thacker. la practical hotel man of ing "shinny," John Templeton struck Salina, who was here the first of the John McClements on the head with a week and completed all arrangements Pettit's holiday opening, yesterday, was well attended and greatly appreciated. The store was beautifully decorated as only Pettit's complaisant can decorate. The prevailing colors were pink and orange. The articles on the tables were tastefully arrayed to bring forth their beauty.

A handkerchief booth in the rear of the room was daintily trimmed and was very attractive. The windows showed a big stock of toys and novelties. The south window was decorated with dolls, in which oae doll held ribbons connecting every doll in the window, which was an endless chain of bargains. club, cutting a fearful gash from which he bled like a hog. Dr.

Findley was Elbing Items. A number of our young people went to Whitewater last Thursday to attend the lecture, but on account of Rev. Hughes missing the train in Kansas City were disappointed. Practice and arrangements for the Col. Cox Jaas run the Palisade better than any previous landlord of that for the benefit of the town library.

Hours from 5 to 10. Everybody invited to attend. Ingram Clark was home Sunday. Joe Will was thrown from a wagon last Tuesday and very badly hurt. Miss Vina Crain is reported on the sick list.

Frank Patton, who teaches west of Hesston, came home last Saturday. Mr. Ives, formerly of this place, has returned. Summit Squibs. T.

B. Newell is home again from his visit in the west. Fred Spencer is building an addition to his house. Petersen does the stone work, John does the carpenter work and Fred well, he pays the bills. Jack Hunter was threshing for Simon Crites Tuesday.

A surprise party at Mr. Hanks' last Monday night. A good time reported. Mrs. Center was visiting with her parents last week.

Mr. H. Center is traveling for a music house. Report has it tint they pay the professor a hundred dollars a month and expenses. A Mr.

Backer has moved on the farm formerly occupied by John Harness. Dan Haupt and wife went over to Burns Sunday night to hear Mr. Run-yan preach. Willis Bailey has quit working for Asmus Nonken. He is making his headquarters in Peabody.

Walter Eaton has bought 40 head of stock calves from O. Jolliffe. called and fixed Johnny up, and at this 30 Days. house. HLe will go to his old home in writing he is doing very well Kentucky to spend the holidays, but will ret urn here for the winter.

Mr. Thacker Prof. Mott gave out the order that there should be no more playing shinny Christmas entertainment are progressing Mr. Thacker and family came yester and a good time is expected. on the grounds.

day and will take posession Sunday. Quite an incident occurred the other day when a lady friend called on Miss Hannah Crawford of this city. Miss Crawford stirred the fire wittTa pair of curious tongs, when the friend asked "where she got those cute little tongs?" Miss Crawford answered: "Why, Mrs. Gage, of DeRuyter, New York, gave them to me when I was sixteen years old." The friend then inquired if she was any relation to Secretary Gage. "Yes, she was his Those tongs were used as Mrs.

Gage's curling irons many years ago. Mr. C. D. Wagner drove his span of The meetings here ind at Foster Full size white enamelled beds, brass turned, 1 1-16 in.

post, II4 in. angle, iron head and foot. New style steel fitting Jail. Every bed guaranteed. Prices reduced from $3.75 to $2.98.

C. N. Tonkin, our Santa Fe agent, is in Salina attending the Grand Lodge school are still in progress. Roy Smith received a letter yesterday Mrs. Stutsman visited in McPherson session which convened on the 10th.

from Leslie Cole, who is now visiting his parents at Whatcom, and enjoying himself generally. He states this Jas. McNichol, the nurseryman, has been quite sick with fever the past week. A niece of Mrs. Tom Tipton from Iowa that his brother Frank has a good posi A.

0. FRANKS. tion therein a swell barber shop. Frank is visiting her. Rev.

F. E. Gordon of the E. learned his trade here under Willis Mol church from Hillsboro, will conduct the Mrs. Sooby's brother, agent for the black roadsters to Newton Sunday, and lohan and of course is a first class Quarterly meeting for Presiding Elder Mo.

Pacific Omaha, gave her a sur workman. Harris next Sunday in the U. B. church prise visit this week. They had not on Monday sold them to Glen Woods.

These horses are of Joe Young blood and make a handsome team. They are superbly matched and are fine Ktpnnpra seen each other for twenty-five years. Wm. Mastin was breaking kindling on Arrangements are being made for an organized wolf and jack rabit chase to School Report For the week ending Friday, Dec. 7.

Grade Teacher Enroll- A daily Not ab- Vitit-ment attend- sent or ors ance tardy Tardy Louise 53 45 .8 The Aid Society of the M. E. church will hold thcir annual sale on Wednesday, December 19, in the city hill. Although the time of preparation has been limited a good display of both fancy and useful articles will be made. ome and see our dainty trifles if you are buying Christmas gifts, and if you are in need of kitchen aprons we can just suit you.

Our dolls are dressed in the latest mode and the table filled by the industry of our little girls will surely hold something in exchange for your nickels. Our silk quilt is a beauty and will be sold for much less than one could make one for. Dinner will be served at noon and supper beginning at 5 o'clock. The menu will comprise the usual substantials and delicacies of the season. The cook book prepared by the Peabody ladies will also be on sale.

Mrs. almon visited in Peabody take place the day before Christmas It is one of the prettiest pair of roadsters Monday morning in bhupe's store, and instead of using the hatchet he used his knee. There being a nail in one of the pieces, Mac drove it in his knee, making Parties having greyhounds and wishing 8 Jennie Miller 41 .88 29.. ever raised here the banner horse producing locality in Kansas. The teem to participate the sport should be in 7 Mabel Kieler Peabody by 8 o'clock on the morning of 86.

.20 sold for $300. Mr. Wagner gave this him quite crippled, the 24th, at which time the "onslaught' .81 .22... 8 .41 Xuesday. G.

D. Gove moves to Wichita this week. H. J. White is arranging to move to Oklahoma in a few days.

Henry Owens of Peabody visited in Elbing Sunday. team personal training, and Mr. Woods 6 Verona 6 Reitha 4 Olive Vaughn 42.. 8 Rose Berns 82 2 Lulu C. Buck 82..

Mrs. E. E. Mastin went to Wellington .40. is to oe congratulated upon curing will be made.

FOR SALE One hundred head of A. Eaton boueht a Hereford bull calf to visit her daughter, Mrs. Jas. Ruth, .32.. SO from T.

Hansen last week. for a short time. such a valuable span. It is probably the best team in Harvey county. 1 Fannie Warinir 86 81 Tardy First Grade Bernace Nellans.

yeer-old steers. They are all good No 1 steers. Enquire of R. M. Slaymaker G.

A. R. No. 294 at its Edward Johnson, Robert Tuttle and Waenaer is going to buy more horses Myra Nellans. Barnehill Post regular meeting elected the following Agent Salmon received a New Year i T.

Hansen would have shipped cattle and prepare them for the spring market, Kay rrankt. I miles soutiveast of Peabody..