Mills' Weekly World from Cherryvale, Kansas • 1

VOL. NO 19. Mat WESTERN WORLD. PARSONS. KANSAS.

TUESDAY. MAY 2, 1893. Elm City titome. The rain supplied the long felt want. (Our farmers arethaving plenty of time to go fishing.

TThe Elm Grove towaship board met at the clerk's office the 24th inst. "Frank David and James Endslow started for Californialast week. bOats in our neighborhood will be a very light crop by presentindications, crops are promising us there will be no overproduction in 1893. Charley Clem, our genial road overseer, began his worktlast week. A.

A. King has been confined to his room with rheumatism of the chest. Mro. Gerta Brock is under the doctor's careful treatment for granulated -eyes. Mr.

L. Kessler lately sold.einteen fat steers. He shipved them to Kansas City. Wow: has begun on Dan Lawrence's barn which will be a model in construction and finish. L.

Metzin and B. J. Addis avere before the commissioners at Oswego at the last meeting. Mr. Gus Kessler has returned from -Summer county, where he has been employed since last fall, Mr.

Luther Dunnaway, from Trenton, passed through our streets en route for Oswego last Wednesday. Squire Sanders was one among our pleasant callers the fore part of the week. Come again, Squire. A. A.

King made his wife a present ot one of the Racine Carriage (Com pany's best jump seat corriages. The young men's racing cub meets every Saturday at the south ode racing park. The purse is open for who: wish to compete. Cook was one among our callers of our buk and invited severalto call at his office and give an account of their stewardship. Mr.

Frank Brooks and family will start for the East on an extended wisit by the first of May. They will visit the World's Fair before they return. Walter and Jerry Kessler started for Southern Californiadast week. They are both young men and will no doubt find plenty of employment. The scheol contention has reached the summit and peace is agne restored, and we predict there are some who now realize they are not the Deestrict." The Valley Alliance is making arrangements to hold a rousing picnic in Barrack's grove in the near future.

Our people newer do any thing by halves. Fifty-seven of Mr. Andy Maxson's neighbors met at his residence and kindly informed himit was his thirtythird birthday. 'The surprise was a complete one. HOW LER.

No. 83. No. 83. Yes sir gentlemen.

The alternative is this: Use your ballots like men, or use your hands like slaves. Drudge incessantly, or vote intelli- gently. Which will you chose to do? About twenty years ago a farmer from the north end of Bourbon county Came to Fort Scott to do some trading. He took along with him a load of corn for sale. Among his purchases was a cook stove for his wife.

The price he had to pay was $50. He considered the price very reasonable, for a load of corn paid for it. A few months ago another man from the same part of the country needed a cook stove. He went to the nearest town and purchased one for $18. He reckoned the price very cheap, because it would have cost $50 twenty years ago, but he had to sell three loads of corn to pay for his $18 stove.

Now will you farmer friends figure out the problem- -which was the cheaper stove, the one that cost $50 twenty years ago, or the one that cost $18 six months ago? This is a practical arithmetic question. -Lantern, Fort Scott, Kas. That is the way to determine the true price of anything. Remember, all business is only barter, and money is only used as a convneience in making the exchange. Remember, too, that this is the only legitimate function of money.

Watchman, what of the night? Rain. Rain. $1.00 PER YEAR Tor day is opening day at the Fair. was opened to the world in -general and Jackson Park was openedato many in particular, more particularly to the many who had moneys to invest to see the bounties of nature and the bounties not natural, butmade presentable by a combination of nature and art, such as has reuely been wwitnessed by the people of cosmopolis Chicage.in her palmy days before tithe fire. This seminds us that Chicago is at present more palmy than ever, in (fact' there is now scarcely a palm in Chiergo that.

is not outstretched for pelf backsheesh. Every palm from the Zulu to, the ebony waiter at the Palmer House is fitted. with a receptacle for take in, and the wbanite who fails to provide him or herself with a suficient amount of change will lean that it vie one thing to read about a big show and bigger sights, but another to see beyond suet a group oupalms. Well, at the appointed time a big president, attended by a body guard, looked down from a big platform on a- crowdifiled with big and in a few big words told the big pecters what a big country we big peouple live He told them what a big thing it was to be a big man in such a country and what a much bigger thing it was to be president of this big republic, where four hundred thought he had struck a big thing when he run into a small island and found a few persons that for want -of, a better game he called Indians. He.

said it reminded him of the name illenry Waterson gaveto the Demograts who vote. the; Republican ticket; for want of a better name be called them d-d. fools. however, the president said had no reference to the Overmyer anarchists of Kansas, who for want of a better name called themselwes stalwarts. But to retura tc the point we left on the platform.

After satisfying the big audience of the big things in store for them and what big men and women they might all be it only they got hold of the big end of the bat, and by one powerful strike, knocked the other fellows all out. This sally brought out numerous, band clappings from Rockafeller, Vanderbilt and other representatives of labor interests who occupied seats on the platform. The big man concluded, his oration by introdueing his paid-for-the-occasion Duke de Gaudoloupe Martellus Colombo Columkill er Shasta, Don Carlos von, Veragua who, after clearing the webs from his eyed, remarked, "'Tos veachantes de-charon umbrio (at this point he coughed and the audience also coughed, thinking it was in the programe) Ta hamor halyourin (Cheers) unter der linter we a moshey-mosha adios senoros good by don't stop long." The royal gentleman took his seat amid cheers, Mr. Cleveland stepped the table and button, the engineer fell over himself to turn open the valve and the opening of the Great Columbian Exposition had passed into history, As soon as the great wheels were set in motion the jaws of the popcorn vender began to move, the Exkimo, who had come across the sea from the other side of the earth beneath the sun, started at his tavorite amusement of chewing walrus hide right under the statue of Columbia who went on chewing her piece of gum with as much nonchalance as if she were only attending a May day meeting of Chicago anarchists, instead of being the central figure at a World's Fair. The room dedicated to a out of a job" is still vacant, but Ingalls or Harrison are expected in the morning when the show will be complete.

Please excuse this break. A mounted Cossack has just rode by, standing straight in his stirrups and pegging away with his Winchester at a wandering Bedouin, whieh so frightened the operator that he lost his key and for a moment played highgee. He is now at work again and I shall tell you of----The operator is asleep. Cuss-A-WAY-DOWN. WORLD'S FAIR.

Odd Fellows' Anniversary. The seventy-fourth Anniversary of, the I. 0. O. F.

in America, was celebrated by the order in this district last Wednesday. The weather on Mon- day and Tuesday was such as to lead to the belief that the attendance would be plimited and that the work that had been done by the members in this would fall short of being axiequately rewarded. All fears in this direction were at once dispelled, however, when the first trains began to arrive. Visiters dropped out of the cars by the dozens and scores; and when at last the train from thessouth arrived end the line of march was taken up it was found that the sargest crown ever sembled in Parsons on an occasion of this kind had gathered. J.

W. Jennings, grand marshal; assisted'by E. C. Burnette, R. E.

and 'W, 0, Elwood, conducted the grand parade, which was a succes from start to finish. The parade was dismissed at threroorner of Forest and Central avenues anti such as could find room in the opera thouse gathered there. meeting there was taken in charge by T. C. Frazier, -chairman of the vaistrict committee, who introduced Mayor Gregory anti that gentleman in a few well chosen remarks extended a hearty welcome to the strangers within our gates.

He was followed by Grand Master Pond, who -delivered a very interesting address on "Odd Fellowship." vAt its conclusion, Prev: R. P. Hammons of this city, was and delivered the address of the day, taking for his subject the and Growth of Odd Fellowship." The audience then listened an interesting discourse on the' Rebekah Degree" by President Mrs. Dalton, followed by Grand Treasarer L. Stine oman Odd Fellows' Orphans' Home and Industrial School.

The work of the lodge was exemplified art Masonic Hall in the evening, while the Rebekah Degreen occupied A. O. U. W. Hall for the same purpose.

Odd Feliows' Hall was made headquarters during the day and evening, which necessitated the using of other halls for work. Next year the order gather at Independence. The day long be remembared by the elbers of the order win Parsons and bywour citizens genevally. The city was gaily decorated and each seemed too vie with the other in making all visitors comfortable and happy. To the members of No.

94 in particular great credit is due for the excellent arrangemeuss and their more -excellent work in carrying out the programe. Court. Court. Estate of (Carrie E. Bobn.

et Ininots: The report of appraisement and sale. of real restate by Fanny E. Bohn, guardian, was approved by the court. Estate of Wm. deceased: An application was made to have his will recorded and admitted to probate, he hawing died im Bedford county, Tennessee.

It was admitted to probate, as it real estate in this county. Estate of Samuel Winans, deceased: A. 11. Tyler, of Farsons, asked permission to take depositions via proof of will of deceased, which was granted. Estateof John F.

Miller, et al, minors: Letters of guardianship were granted to (George N. Miller, to enable him to draw money for the heirs from their mothers' estate in Indiana. Estate of J. Christy, deceased: Inventory and appraisement of personal property was tiled and confinmed by the court. Estate of Sarah E.

Gray. deceased: A. T. Dickerman petitioned the court that he be appointed administrator of said estate, which was granted and he gave bond in sum of $500. Estate of Dora Davis.

minor: J. Miles, guardian, filed his appraisement and report of sale of real estate belonging to minor, and presented a guardian deed, and asked that all the proceedings be approved, which was so ordered. Estate Moses HI. Dersham, dec'd: Petition for the appointment of Mrs. Rebecca Dersham as adm'x granted, and bond required of $6,400.00, which was given and approved.

An application was presented to have HI. S. Wiley released on habeas corpus. He was brought before the court on this writ, the cause of the restraint of his liberty inquired into, and it was found that the warrant was wrongfully issued, wherein the complaint did not state that he had "positive information" that the law was being violated. The Judge based this decision on a late ruling of the supreme court.

There was no evidence against the said H. S. Wiley, and he was ordered released.H. S. Wiley conducted a lunch counter in the Keefe building in Oswego, and he was arrested on the charge of violating the probibitory law.

"Any garden sass yet?" Yes sirwinter onions, greens and radishes. Taters are up nice. Pastures improving. Fruit is not destroyed. Ground sobby and full of water.

Corn up. Chinch bugs are huddled thickly under every possible shelter. Mr. Shoemaker has a large bottle full of them. Me talks of making a precent of them to Prof.

Snow. Wheat is much improved in appearance. Oats doing finely. Mr. Hill isslowly improving in health.

He has had a long tedious spell. Mr. Gordon wants to sell or trade his farm for a ginaller one. There is some stir about a change postmasters at Wilsonton. Mrs.

Wilson has entered upon her official duties at Chicago in connection with the World's 'Columbian Exposition. She is certainly one of the most energetic and tireless workers among women we have in Kansas. The Atchison Champion slings a bandful of mud at her in a recent issue, which is promptly daubed back on to the Champion's face by her home paper, The Daily Eclipse. Some of it went into its mouth. We have had no more belchings lately.

J. L. SWITZER. High School. The trustees for the county high schoos met at Altamont last Tuesday, and organized, with Mrs.

Lucy president, W. A. Huff, secretary, and Ben Johnson, treasurer. The follow(ing standing committees were ted: On Building--J. W.

VanSant, W. A. Huff, Ben Johnson. On Teachers and Salaries--N. Case, W.

A. Huff, Wm. Scott. On Judiciary- N. Case, J.

M. Birt, J. E. Vansant. On Library and Apparatus -Wm.

Scott, J. M. Birt, Ben Johnson. The selection of grounds was ferred until next meeting, which will be held in Oswego in the near future. It was decided that the next term of school commence in September, provided that Altamont furnish the room free of expense to the county.

The School Board. The old Board of Education met in regular session last night with all the members present, and closed their labOr'S amidst the best of feeling. The new board organized by the election of Ira F. Adams president, R. M.

Johnson vice-president, J. W. Iden clerk. Wm. Gillis, T.

K. McFarland, A. B. Manning and J. S.

Young were appointed as the committee on buildings and grounds for the ensuing year. HI. C. Ford was unanimously reelected city superiddendent of schools. The examining committee of last year was continued for this year.

It was ordered that all persons desiring to teach private schools in the different school buildings be allowed to do so, provided they care for the buildings properly and furnish their own supplies. 'The applications of Misses Prather, Steel and Parks for such permission was granted. Marriage Licenses, B. F. Vansant, Parsons, 23; Annie A.

Horner, Girard, 23. W. E. Bowers, Cherokee county, 24; Alfaretta Mikersell, Neodesha, 18. Harry Myers, Joplin, 24; Ida Blackerby, Mt.

Pleasant township, 18. W. M. D. Cole, Howard township, Ora Wade, Howard township.

of Course You Read The testimonials frequently published in this paper relating to Hood's Sarsaparilla. They are from reliable people, state simple facts, and show beyond a doubt that Hood's Cures. Why don't you try this medicine? Be sure to get Hood's. Constipation, and all troubles with the digestive organs and the liver, are cured by Hood's Pills. Unequaled as a dinner pill.

W. F. Waters, for a number of years agent for the Pacific and Adams Express Companies in this city, died Sunday evening of softening of the brain, age 36 years. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon. FARMERS We can save you money and make you if you will buy yomppy CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, BOOTS, SHOES and Furnishing Coods of us.

We keep nothing but Honest Reliable Goods and will sell them to you at a reasonable profit. Come in and see us, even if you do not want to buy. WOODRUFF 1908 West Johnson avenue, ALWAYS IN THE LEAD! L. B. Craves, Dealer In Lumber AND ALL KINDS OF.

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