El Dorado Daily Democrat from El Dorado, Kansas • 4

HEST AT tANT. THE" DHL! DEMOCRAT. BEAUTIFUL EL DORADO, Ivumon WllUaiiu' Soul Taken Ita Flight to THK PRETTIEST AND BOOMIXOKST TOWN Kenlmi Above. Iverson AVilliams, the old colored IN ALL KANSAS. orn past rnospEMTY and futirk (WEATNESS DWELT ITON.

The beautiful "Queen of the West" man so well known in this community, died at his humblo residence in Riverside on Sunday morning after a long and painful illness. When he was first taken sick his ailment was pronounced dropsy by his physicians, and his case was considered almost hopeless. Life lias to be awarded the palm as regards ON- THE her elegant location, situated as it on the banks of beautiful stream of crystal water. 151 Dorado certainly is the coziest and most home-like town in all Kansas, and whether it gets an was strong within the old man, however, and under skillful medical treatment he rallied sufficiently as to arouse strong hopes that ho might eventually recover. The day before his death he appeared better than usual, and there other railroad or no, it matters not, for rKItSONAI.

MENTION. Ashtou Jones Is ill. Ed. returned to the city yesterday. Charlie Eldridge, of Wichita, is in the city.

Mrs. E. D. Garlick is visiting in Winfleld. Tom Baniidge "took the road" again yesterday.

Mrs. O. W. Meacham Is visiting friends in Leon. Miss Mattie Allen, who lives on Emporia street, is ill.

We learn that Mr.F. Smith and family will move to Neodsha, Kansas, In the near future. Mr. E. G.

Love, of Towanda, was in the city, yesterday, nnd made The Democrat a call. Mr. and Mrs. R. II.

Ilazlett, who have been visiting relatives and friends in Clyde, Ohio, returned to their home in El Dorado, Sunday. Messrs. S. Jacobs and Dr. Kuhn have returned from Junction City, whither they went as delegates to the State Grand Lodge, A.

F. A. M. Ex-Sheriff John Wafer, of Bond county, Illinois, now a resident of TUESDAY MORNINO, FKBHUAltY 81, 1888. DR.

F. B. LAWRANCE. DENTIST. UlDoiiAdo Kansas.

theTcity in general, A CHANGE. With this Issue of Thk Dkmouuat Mr. J. Jl. Anderson severs Ills connection with this paper.

In taking full charge of the paper I will assume all of its obligations and collect all accounts, In continuing its publication, I will do roy best to serve its patrons with a progressive, wideawake and readable journal. Jas. T. Boy eii. "Look out" or small pox.

Shoot the chronic grumbler. A brilliant wedding is on the tapis. it will always have a foundation to keep its present rapid growth in. An event to occur next mouth, and throughout the summer months, as iiroiniBincr much for El Dorado, is the excursions to bo run in the interest of not only this city, but Kansas in gen eral. Hundreds of speculators, to gether witli their wives and families, will naturally concentrate at LI Do rado.

TIiobo coming into Butler county will pass through tho most beautiful fanning country in the stalo, and on arriving in El Dorado will become, in a measure, acquainted with tho wonderful resources of "Grand UJU Quarantine the city against Mc Butler." This alone cannot tail in re pherson. Newton, Kansas, is in the city on busi-1 dounding largely to El Dorado, and tributary points. AVhut alone is Sugar, or not to sugar. This is the wanted co bring tho investment of capital hereto, is proper and judicious question. Clock, or not to clock.

This is another question. advertisement of the manifold advan Revival services at the Baptist tages offered for investment. No better mode of advertising or acquainting the world is by bringing, in excursionists and displaying our advantages. These men cannot fail in being deeply impressed by what they see, and as, no doubt, proper steps will be taken to church to-night. There are several new residences going up in the city.

was no premonition that death was so near at hand until a short time before ho died. His heart simply gave out, ceased to beat, and the poor old man found peaceful rest. Col. Iverson, as ho was familiarly known, was nearly ninety years of age, and his history was almost as eventful as that of Uncle Tom. He had his faults, but let us bury them with him.

He possessed many good traits of character, and one in particular, one so rare in humanity that of absolute fidelity to his friends. In the death of this weary old black man, whose heart was tenderer, Kinder and truer than that of most white folks I have met, there Is something peculiarly, pathetic and sad, but I have not the time now to put my melancholy thoughts into words. All I can do is to add a letter, which was sent to me long ago to read to the old man; a letter written by one who had known Col. Iverson longer and more intimately than the writer. The letter was not written for publication, I know, but I do not think I violate any confidence in embodying it in the last words I write in memory of my old blaek friend.

Dear Iverson: I have just learned from our friend, Mr. Fulton, of your sickness, and of the possibility of your being soon called to join those who have gone before' you to the better world. I am sorry, indeed, to learn, of your affliction and suffering, and if I could I would gladly do something to restore you to health" and happiness, but this is beyond my power. A.11 I can do is to pray to our Heavenly Father to deal justly.lovingly andmer-cif ully with you, and this I heartily do. My dear Iverson, your road through this world has not been a smooth and flowery one.

Labor, hardship and.suf-fering has met you all along the route, but you have borne it all faithfully, Martha Washington tea to-morrow tiight at the M. E. church. show the chief points of interest here "Camel" Shoe Store. The various churches throughout the 'city were largely attended Sun day.

abouts; and as each observer is likely, on returning whence he came, to detail the events of his trip, a good deal of information concerning EI Dorado, will be most probably disseminated. El Dorado, and all interested in her Holloway's show windows received Rioat of water and "elbow grease" yesterday. welfare, should extend a hearty wel ness, the nature of which The Democrat cannot at present make known. The streets were thronged yesterday, almost everyone choosing to "bask in the bright sunlight of Heaven." The number of good stories told in crowds gathered round street corners in many different places in the city would fill a book. Appropriate to the occasion the weather was a subject frequently discussed, and reminiscences of "hot waves" at other localities were many and interesting.

The revival services at the Baptist church were largely attended last night. Much Interest Is being manifested in these meetings, and sinners are being brought to repentance. Evangelist Hulbert is a powerful and eloquent expounder of divine truths, and under his leadership many soul will receive a blessing. cm SPECIALS. Look out for the great embroidery sale this week, at Boston Store.

SPECIAL HATE, THIRTY DAYS I Meeks Riddle at the front with city and farm loans. For the next thirty days we will make special rates on city loans.wbole amount paid as soon as papers are executed, and no deductions for interest. Office, first door east of the new Merchant's National Bank, El Dorado, Kansas. 7tf W. M.

DUFF. Chattel loans in amounts from $5.00 Reduced rates over the Santa Fe come and encourage other excursion While our associations have been pleasant, and our business successful, sickness in our family in Kentucky will prevent onr moving to El Dorado. We will at once commence to reduce our large stock of BOOTS AND SHOES at a general reduction of 28 percent for spot cash. Everything in our store has always been marked in plain figures. during the Encampment at Winlleld Are you going? ists to do likewise and visit tho "Queen of the West" Approaching Nuptials.

At 7 o'clock this evening tho mar- George Sanert, who has been living in Riverside, has sold his place and will move to Illinois. riace of Miss Nannie Franklin and Mr, Geonre Gebauer. a prominent merchant 20 Per Cent or one-fifth saved! The Kansas City Times' Oklahoma edition is "chock" full of information of Abeline, will take place at tho res idence of the bride's mother. The regarding that country. Eroom elect is well known in this city where he has many friends.

Miss The ladles of the C. T. U. are requested to meet at their rooms in the Franklin was formerly connected with the city schools, and is one of the best patiently and manfully; and with far city hall to-day at 3 p. m.

The above cut isBONA-FIDE and GENUINE, as we are closing out to QUIT THE BUSINESS. El Dorado, Kansas. known and most highly respected ladies Beautiful weather, pretty girls with mouths full of gum, all indications of of El Dorado. The marriage ceremony will be witnessed by only a few the near approach of spring. Mr.

and Mrs Joel Benson, of Chelsea, of the most intimate friends anil relatives of the bride and groom. The bride and groom will leave for Abeline, will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary LLINOIS RESTART their future home, immediately atter upwards. Otf CITV LOANS. of their wedding on February the H4th. The Missouri Pacific pay car came in yesterday and distributed among the Bobbins Hoyt.

can loan money on city property at low rates. the ceremony. J'ollce Court. Frank Schroeder was arraigned before His Honor, Judge McCarty, yes boys a car load or two of the "root of 8116711." W. M.

DUFF. Chattel and farm loans. Otf est tm-mkm terday, on a charge of having disturbed the "peace and quiet" of he Rumor bad it yesterday that the mercury registered 120 degrees in tho shade at noon. This was erroneous. It Brenton McGinnis can make the best rates or.

City Loans. 8tf ists, Friday night. Mr. Schriieder was not quite that hot. plead "not guilty," and asked for an 01 5J5 pieces of Surah Silks, in all the Newton and McPhersoti are now wrestling with small-pox.

El Dorado immediate, trial. After hearing the evidence, the Jude assessed a line of $2.00 and coats against Mr. who im more christian faith and fortitude than thousands more favorably situated than you have been. I can say, with all truth and sincerity, that in the humble life that yon have lived I believe you have tried to live an honest, upright life, and surely our Father in Heaven will deal mercifully with you. In your position in life you have discharged its duties faithfully according to the light you had, and as God has given you to see them, and out of the fulness of an honest heart you have done many good deeds that would do honor to wiser heads.

In your (sickness, remember mo as still your friend, and with an honest heart and simple faith seek by prayer the favor of God to lead and direct you in this life and to provide for you in the world to come. I send to you by Mr. Fulton a small present to assure you of my continued friendship. In the order ot things this may be the last communication that you will ever recievn from me, and if it should please our Father to call you to his kingdom at an early day, and shall leave me behind, bear in mind that in due time we shall meet upon a common level and upon a piano of perfect equality upon the other shore. Faithfully your friend, John Martin.

It has been stated by a paper in this city that Iverson was once owned as a slave by John Martin, but this is not true, Judge Martin kept Iverson and his family from starving years ago in Topeka, and hence the bond of friendship that has ever since existed between them: T. P. Fn.TON. leading shades with plaid stripe, and two toned Moires to match, just received at the Boston Stork. Yante.

should take steps to quarantine against these two cities. "A stitch in time mediately gave notice of an appeal. M. Verbryek and Win. Young were saves nine." Five bushels of pop-corn.

Enquire "pulled" on similar charjetf, A partial at tins otuce. Iverson Williams' funeral will take place at 10:30 a. to-day. Services 150 pieces of new, choice, check, will be held at his residence in Hiver plain and striped gingiiams, just re ceived at the Boston Store. Furnished rooms to let, at the Bos- Cheap Lunch and First-Class Short-Order Restaurant well House, corner Vine and Central avenue.

17-lw For City Loans, go to Brenton McGinnis. 8tf nide, and the remains will be interred in the east cemetery. Leon people are very much dissatisfied in regard to the overland mail line between that place and this city being discontinued, and will doubtless pc tition the department to re-establish the route. This house has recently changed hands and undergone thorough renovation and remodeling, It is, in all respects, Do pot fail to call on Bobbins Hoyt before making a loan on city or farm property. Otf You can get as good work at the New Laundry, corner Main and Sixth avenue, as is done in Wichita, 23tf Furnished Kooun.

To rent good furnished Central Avenue. Otf T. Y. Butciikr PIRST-GIaASS Patronize the Cascade Laundry, corner Main Street and Sixth avenue, up stairs. First-class work guaranteed.

2Stf The noble Walnut has been murmuring past the city to the sea for several days past, with increased intonation. The fish are preparing themselves for ths fast approach ijiig season when they are most appreciated. In the wrestling match at Augusta Saturday night, Carney won two out of the three falls. And guarantees satisfaction in every particular. It employs an experienced Chef and an efficient corps of help, and will see to it that -GUESTS RECEIVE THE MOST POLITE ATTENTION: It is centrally located, in close proximity to the business center of the city, and immediately opposite the opera-house, Regular meals are served at 150 pieces plain and figured American Sattines, at 15 cents per yard; must be seen to be appreciated, at 23tf Boston Store, examination was had, and the case, continued till this morning.

A This year will witness the construction, and erection in and about El Dorado, of works for tho treatment of coal and ore, that will be capable of taking from mother eattli a large number of tons of ore and coal daily. Once that we have the facilities to treat our minerals, it is only the assertion of a self-evident fact that the product of the different mines in El Dorado will, in all probability equal, if not surpass, and exceed in amount, of value, those of either of the great mining districts of Alabama, in the same given period. Another ScUlpinont. Messrs. Robbins Jloyte, of this city, agents of the German Fire Insurance of Peoria, settled in full yesterday with Mr.

J. J. Carson, of the Golden Rule. pjeases The Democrat to record tli is fact, for the reason that it shows a disposition upon the part of the company to pay its losses without "going to law." We believe in giving honor to whom honor is duo, nnd congratulate Messrs. R.

tor being tiie representative agents of so good and substantial a company as the German, A Mimical The first musical entertainment of the season was last night tendered by Messrs. Harry Crouch, Charles Itigbey and Arthur Beams, to an appreciative audience, at the Illinois Restaurant. The music was charming, the company sociable, and the cigars No. 1. The singing of Messrs.

Ted ford, Carrand Holloway was particularly fine, and elicited much applause. Tho Kovlvnl, At the Baptist church last night a1 hu ge crowd, heard, with great interest, Evangelist Hulburt in his revival sermon. Mr. Hulburt is a learned and eloquent man, and in his preaching they word of God is presented with great power. There were two additions to he church lst night.

Services pvnr.v till' lit. this week. I Two tramps registered at Hotel Bowie last night third floor. Spring has come. Give the New Laundry a trial.

They dp as pice work as any place in the state, Remember the place, corner Main nnd sixth aenuH. 23tf 50 Pieces Plain and Figured Fine French Sattines, every pattern thepro-duct of an artist's skill, at 50 cents per yard the very finest made, at 23tr Boston Store. CENTS ISGENTS Even that class generally considered incorrigible, yielding to the influences "Old 8ol" were out in full force yesterday. Everybody preserved sobriety and committed no disturbance whatever calling for police interference. Orders were received by Postmaster Fulton yesterday to the effect that the morning train going west would hereafter carry mail, and that the east-bound night train would receive mail at this point.

These changes are advantageous to El Dorado. The ladies of the M. E. church will jgive a dinner and social on Wednesday the 22nd. Dinner will be served from 5:10 to 8 p.

m. Some interesting xerelses of Washington's time will be presented. A good time is expected. Dinner 25 cents. Now then, fanners, scour up your plows, mend your harness, feed and ariy your horses and be ready for JjHsiness.

The ground will be in good to plow in a few days, This ii to be a wonderful year for crops in Kansas. Let us, every one, take full advantage of it and make the most out of our opportunities. Whitewater is the name of a new town that has been established at the junction of the Rock Island and Mcpherson branch, about three miles west of Brainerd, A depot and several etore buildings have already been erected, and a petition asking that a post-offlce might be established; with I. II. Neiman.as postmaster, has been Bent ALL ORDERS FOR MEALS THE HOTEL WINDSOR.

Q.WRIGHT, Prop. All farmers wanting to raise cane for the sugar works at El Dorado, will call at the company's office in rear of EI Dorado National bank. It Is desirable tljat all arrangements be made by March 1, J6S8. JosErn Coombe. yice-Pre.

Dorado Sugar Co Office hours 10 m. to 4 in. Stockholder' Meeting, Stockholders Jn tho El Dorado Sugar Manufacturing Company will meet at the court house this afternoon at 2 p. m. Let every stockholder be present.

Jos. Coombe, Vice Pres't El Dorado Sugar Co. I. N. Phillips.

Sewing wanted immediately. Will sow very cheap. Address, by mail, Anna Scrogoy. -A'P ANY TIME WILL IiUCKlVE- This house Is located on Mam Bt. near the Ft.

Scott, W. W. depot and is first class in every respect. The patronage of the traveling public is respectfully solicited. Kates reasonable.

FRED BUKER. EDWABD SWAKTZ, Common Sense Tailor ROOMS OVER NATIONAL BANK. -NO. 319 CENTRAL The postolllcu will be closed on Wednesday. Feb.

22d, from 10 a. m. until 5 p.m. T. P.

FriroM, P. M. When a tunn UibiVn lie known mnit, hp knnw Die least. EL DORADCV KANSAS 1 A.