The Alma Enterprise from Alma, Kansas • Page 10

a a a a a Farm Loans Lower than Ever! 5 Pegent With Low Commission. inn 6 Per Cent With lower Commission Thru Without Commission 7 Per Cent Privilege to pay in small amounts or the whole at any interest paying time. fo MONEY FURNISHED WITHOUT DELAY fo S. H. FAIRFIELD, Alma.

So fo of afa of fo to He FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 1899. LOCAL NEWS. Prairie fires nightly illuminate the horizon. The young folks enjoyed a pleasant dance at Kast's hall Tuesday evening. Dress well for little money by wearing the H.

S. M. clothing: F. C. Simon.

The "oflicial name of Mr. Coding- I ton's railroad is the "Alma branch of the A. T. S. F.

Ry." A sermon illustrated with the Stereopticon, Sunday evening at the Congregational church. Al Davis received $75 from the Masonic Accident last week in full settlement of his claim. Rev. J. E.

Kirkpatrick will preach at Union Center Sunday at 2:30 and reorganize the Sunday School. One of Alma's sweetest girls will be married to an out of town fellow next month or in June, so they say. Stuewe Bros. shipped hogs Monday night and Davis Bros. shipped cattle both Sunday and Monday nights.

Quite a number of shade trees were planted in Alma last spring and there ought to be as many more this year. Dr. W. M. Lyon, homeopathic physician, has opened an office in the Kinne Kerans building second floor.

August Peters, one of our efficient carpenters, is building a neat and comfortable addition to his residence. Mrs. Ada Barnes-Tracy came home from Chicago Sunday for a two weeks visit with her folks and many friends. Dr. W.

M. Lyon, of Kansas City, is a new acquisition to Alma society and to its list of professional men. Hearrived Tuesday. Judge Gregory is a good hand to scramble eggs. He can fall down with a sack of eggs and never even think of swearing.

J. M. Lee is going to put in an ornate iron picket fence around his residence property. He is fast making it one of the prettiest homes in the city. Wilbur McCampbell began work in the ENTERPRISE office last week and is now what is commonly known as "the devil" but he is a good boy just the same.

A. E. Saxey moved down into the Zwanziger house by the mill Monday. Cornett, who is Buckingham's horse breaker, will move in where Saxey moved out. Gov.

Stanley says that April 20th is to be Arbor day. Do not forget it nor neglect to do your part on that day. Help to make Alma a good place to live. Nothing helps more than nice shade trees. If you cannot build anything new this spring, paint.

Paint your old fence, your house, your barn, your pig pen or anything except the town. Let the boys do that. A pleasant party was given by Mrs. R. A.

Hochhaus Wednesday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Link's 66th birthday. A splendid dinner was served at four o'clock and all joined in wishing many happy returns of the day. Call at the Spot Cash for your milinery; also old hats reshaped. 29-4 ROYAL Baking Powder Made from pure cream of tartar.

Safeguards the food against alum. Alum baking powders are the greatest menacers to health of the present day. ROYAL BAKING POWDER NEW YORK. At the home of F. Stuewe in Alma, on Wednesday evening April 12, 1899, at 7 o'clock, Otto C.

Stuewe of Alma, to Miss Bertha Best of Chalk: Rev. J. H. Mueller of McFarland officiating. But few besides the immediate relatives were present.

After the ceremony and congratulations all sat down to a splendid wedding supper. Later in the evening a large number of the groom's friends appeared with congratulations and best wishes. Mr. Stuewe is one of the best known young business and cattle men in the county, He has a splendid reputation and no end of warm friends who will join us in hearty congratulations on his good fortune and new found happiness. His bride is the accomplished daughter of T.

J. Best, one of the best known Rock Creek farmers and is a charming young lady whom Alma society will most cordially welcome. They will reside on the Stuewe farm one half mile east of town which will make them a very pretty home. MARRIED. Frank D.

Tomson of Dover, was married to Miss Tina Louise Coburn, daughter of Secretary Coburn, at Kansas City on April 11th. Frank is one of the best boys this county has ever produced and we are greatly pleased to congratulate him on his union to such a charming young woman as Miss Coburn. They are at home to their friends at Ceder Rapids Iowa. Mrs. August Hanson, north of MeFarland, died at her home Monday afternoon after a short illness and her funeral occurred Wednesday at one o'clock from the Lutheran church, the interment being at McFarland.

Her bereaved husband and family have the sympathy of all. Her little baby survives her. Commissioner Earl was called to Eskridge Wednesday by a telegram announcing the sudden death of his cousin Miss Ora Earl who was one of the teachers in the city schools. She was a fine young lady and had many friends in Alma. Call at the Spot Cash in the old Band Hall for your tinware and notions.

29-4 It was nearly five o'clock Monday before the man came into the PRISE office and remarked; "Say! this weather is uncomforcably hot," the very first time the sun has shown too. Mrs. Mattie Blanchard and Mrs. Jessie Clardy of Purcell, came up Sunday from Topeka, where they have been visiting their parents, Jos. Fields and wife.

They are visiting Mrs. J. B. Fields. The curfew ordinance passed by the city council was certainly a step in the right direction.

The bell rings at nine o'clock and if you are not sixteen years old the proper thing for you to do is to go home at once. Commissioners have been in session this week but have not done much besides allow bills. The Sam'l Teas road was granted Wednesday and the appointment of J. H. Houston and J.

R. Moreland as teachers examiners was confirmed. Augusta Bowles, the ten year old daughter of Wm. Bowles and wife of Valencia, was buried last Friday. Her little twelve year old brother accidentally shot her with a 22 caliber rifle, net knowing it was loaded.

Bowles formerly lived near Dover. A beautiful line of ladies and gents watches at prices within the reach of all. E. N. MANN, 28 At the Book Store.

BULLS FOR SALE. --17 Herefords, 20 Shorthorns. High grades. JOSEPH McCOY, 27-51 Eskridge, Kan. I will be at Alma Hotel on Mondav April 17th and 18th with my line of samples of tailor made goods.

Come in. 29t1 J. R. HENRY. It is learned from the Guthrie Capital that Bert Hughes was elected attorney of that city by a majority of 62 last Tuesday.

Judge Pancoast, son of J. M. Pancoast formerly of Alma, was elected mayor of Perry, O. T. Capt.

Louis Green of Co. B. 11th Kansas cavalry, died at his home at Woden, Texas, last week, aged sixtyfour years. He was one of the most beloved Captains in that splendid regiment and will be greatly mourned. Miss Fairfield and some of her pupils go to Wabaunsee tonight to give a concert.

A number of friends gathered at her home Tuesday evening and listened to a rehearsal of the program and can assure the Wabaunsee folks that they will surely enjoy it. J. H. McMahan made a new switchboard tor his telephone exchange last week which greatly simplifies the making connections with the several long distance 'phones. By simply moving two keys on the switchboard you are connected with any place you wish.

S. W. Cleland, who was in from Kuenzh creek Monday, says that there had not been a day since Nov. 17th until Monday that he could not stand in the door of his house and see snow. Few Kansans remember such a winter as the one just past; at least we hope it has passed.

We are in receipt of the handsome fruit book of the Stark Nurseries of Louisana Mo. The Stark Bros. have the largest nurseries in the United States and sell more trees "that bear fruit" than any other firm. It will do your eyes good to look over their handsome catalogue which you can get for the asking. Send for one.

Very few oats have been sown in the county this spring, and early potatoes will also be a very scarce article. Only an occasional farmer has made any garden. More corn will probably be listed than ever before, and many farmers are not yet through husking last years crop. Complaints are heard that rough feed is running short, a result of the long winter. L.

Palenske and Jacob Horne went to Wamego Tuesday to see if the young fellow who cashed a fraudulent draft there was the same fellow that had attempted to beat the bank here last week and skipped his board bill. But they were too late as the constable had taken the victim to Westmoreland to lodge him in jail. mego people seem to be easy. They get worked by nearly every fake or deadbeat who comes along. For spot cash you can buy a watch of me as cheap as anyone on earth would sell you the same and should it prove defective in any way you can rest assured I will make it satisfactory to you and not ask you a cent for it.

Come in and see us. 28 E. N. MANN. Marriage Licenses.

Thos. H. Cousins, Ethel Kemps, 21 Otto C. Stuewe, 36 Bertha Best, 20 5 For Groceries, Clean, Freak and Seasonable, see GO TO J. B.

CASSIDY, Carries the Best Assorted Stock The Cash Grocer. in the City. Highest Price for Country Produce, NEW CASH GROCERY ADAM MEIER BUILDING OPPOSITE LIVERY BARN. We have opened a line of Fresh Groceries And will sell for Cash. BRING US YOUR PRODUCE.

WEBER BRANDON. afo to a of a fo a to a a no a sto to to fo pose Special Saddle Sale! For 30 days I will make a special reduction on all Saddles in my stock. Don't Buy Until You See Me, For I will give you a better deal than you can get in Kansas City or elsewhere. Sweat Pads are Now in Season. Don't wait until your horse is sore, get them now.

in the Harness Line at Reasonable GEO. SUTHERLAND, ALMA. NEW CASH GROCERY Public Sale! I will sell at auction at the farm of Caroline Palenske three-quarters of a mile south of Alma, commencing at 1 o'clock on TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1899, The following described property: 5 Work Horses: Miscellaneous Goods: 1 Black mare 8 years old, 2 Farm Bay mare 7 years old, Good Wagons, Bay mare 8 years old, top buggy, Black 2 years old, Hayrake, Hayrack, nearly new. Buckeye mower, 1 Black mule 1 year old. Cultivator, Acme harrow, 4 Driving Horses: Hoosier corn drill, 1 Sorrel mare 5 years old, Feed mill, nearly new.

horse 6 years old, Lister, Plow, Black horse old, 2 Sets heavy harness, 1 Black mare 5 years old. Set buggy harness, nearly new, 37 Head of Cattle and Hogs: Single buggy harness, EN 5 Cows, 1 with calf by side, Heavy saddle and bridle, 10 3 years old, Crescent bicycle, 3 Heifers 2 years old, Some walnut fence posts, 2 Yearling heifers, 2 Heating stoves, 1 Yearling steer, Some household goods. 14 Shoats, weight about 80 lbs, And many other articles too 2 Brood sows. numerous to mention. Nine months time will be given on good bankable notes bearing 7 per cent interest.

All sums under $5, cash. G. W. BARNES, Auctioneer. H.

F. PALENSKE. PERSONAL MENTION. -Miss Lilia Carroll spent Saturday in Topeka. Miss Flora Gardner spent Saturday in Alta Vista.

-Mrs C. E. Carroll spent Sunday afternoon in Topeka. -Mrs. L.

J. McCrumb was up from McFarland Tuesday. -Will Scofield returned from a visit to Chase county Friday. -O. J.

Rose has been on the sick list this week with the lumbago. -Ed McNemar came down from Manhattan Friday, to visit friends. -N. H. Pixley and daughter Emma were over from Wamego yesterday.

-A. Schwarting of Eskridge, is a new cash reader of the ENTERPRISE. -Mrs. Carrie Pippert and daughter returned to their home in Topeka Sunday. -Miss Nellie Henderson returned Saturday from a visit on Mission Creek.

-John Willig of Pavilion, and Mr. Prunty of Wamego, were visitors yesterday. -J. L. McCoy is one of the good Eskridge men who enrolls with us this week.

-Miss Mabel Cornell contemplates a trip to Colorado Springs in about two weeks. -John Russell, Roy Young and A. J. Skeen of Rock Creek, were in on business yesterday. -S.

B. Chapman. the Eskridge horseman, 1s a new manon the ENTERPRISe list this week. -Mrs. G.

Zwanziger returned from Suuday, where she has been visiting Mrs. Dr. Scheiat. -A. W.

Tallcott of Hollensberg. Washington formerly of Wabaunsee, is a new reader this week. -Henry Loehr and Chas. Burgett were up from Halifax Friday and the former was operated on by the Woodmen. -Miss Annie Arndt came down from Alta Vista Sunday with Mrs.

J. R. Henderson and is visiting friends here. -Mrs. Mollie Jaeschke came home from Junction City last week to visit the folks, and went to St.

Joe this week. -Mrs. D. G. Martin left for Belknap, yesterday on receipt of a telegram announcing the sickness of her son Victor.

-Henry Reuter of West Branch, was in Monday to see us. He has been having a three weeks tussle with the grippe and still looks bad from the effects of it. -John Frey of Paxico was a visitor Saturday. He says the ENTERPRISE adv. brought him lots of offers for the fine horses he had for sale, and that they came from all over the country.

-L. W. Brabb was in from Welcome Wednesday and says that he has been selling some of those fine Herefords he has been advertising in the ENTERPRISE. One party came clear from Illinois to look at them. -A.

Endsley and brother were in from Rock Creek Tuesday on business with the commissioners and while here the former called and added his name to our list. He has recently tinished a successful term of school there. -Jos. Fischer of Newbury, was a visitor Monday, for the first time since his sickness. It is still some trouble for him to get around.

He left this week for a three months visit with his brother at his old home in Buffalo, Wis. -Sheriff Wm. Treu came up from Port Arthur, Texas, Friday night and his wife came up from Eskridge Saturday, so they are again at home to their friends. He has in eighty acres of rice down there and reports every thing lovely. George Schade is expected up soon on a visit.

Dr. W. M. Lyon, homeopathic physician, has opened an office in the Kinne Kerans building second floor. The ladies of the Catholic church are making arrangements for holding a fair sometime in May for the benefit of the new church.

Particulars will be given later on. Come to the entertainment and caka walk given by the Ladies of the Maccabees next Saturday evening April 15th at the athletic room in the Limerick block. Admission ten cents. Now is the time to have your watch cleaned and repaired. Until further notice R.

M. Mann will clean your watch for $1 and you can bet your life it will be thoroughly cleaned and oiled honest properly. no His matter work how will low the always price. tel At the Book Store, Alma, Kan. 28 DIED.

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