Mound Items Note Early Spring Promises and Local Changes
Local notes describe cold weather giving way to an expected early spring. J. T. Tathwell plans a modern front on his new storehouse, Chas. M. Keen sold his corn rack to Tathwell & Co and will move to Blue Mound Kansas. Banking plans form as Chas. Hackler and Judge E Lockard announce a banking option. Many residents report illness and visits, with social and school activities noted including a Dem rally and a second quarterly meeting planned at Altona.
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J. T. Tathwell
Kansas City
M. Keen
Tathwell &Co
Blue Mound
Kan
R. M. Wilcox
Ida Turner
Rich Hill
Giaster
J. B. Rice
Puesaic
Bettie Crowder
Col
J.N. Sharp
Old Tennessee
Dixie
Mamie
Prue
Berry
Lacie Eichler
Barton
Altona
Lafayette County
Butler
Freman
Madison
Mysterious Circumstance At The Wake
A fragment hints at a mysterious circumstance with a pale figure and a rosy wake. The ad-like line praises Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a cure for constipation, noting a price of 25 cents at H. L. Tuck.
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Que
Dr. King
H. L. Tuck
Butler's New Music Store Opens in Butler
J H Kaylor and Co launch a music shop on the west side of the square in Butler adjoining Fuhrman and Tingle millinery. New stock includes Kimball pianos and organs, LB Merrifield Hobart M Cable Schaaf lines, plus complete musical merchandise and Edison phonographs with easy terms. Visitors urged to inspect prices and exchange options.
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J. H. Kaylor & Co
Fuhrman & Tingle Millinery
Kimball
LB. Merrifield
Hobart M. Cable
Schaaf
Butler
Water County
Bates County
Arnica Salve Cures Runaway Leg Ulcer
A runaway incident left J. B. Orner of Franklin Grove Illinois with a four year stubborn leg ulcer that resisted doctors and remedies. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the sore and is praised for burns bruises eruptions and piles. 25c at H. L. Tucker's drugstore.
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J. B. Orner
Franklin Grove
Bucklen
H. L. Tucker
Beggar Prince Co Brings Charm to Opera House Night
The Beggar Prince Company charms audiences with Etta Morris as soubrette and comedian F L Graves. The troupe, praised for refined staging and friendly rivalry, plays at the Opera House next Friday February 27, promising a profitable engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beggar Prince Co
Etta Morris
F.L. Graves
Posture of High Bred Jacks and Jewneta at Cannon Sale Yards
At Cannon Sale Yards John Hayes and T Butler of Missouri presented a fine drove of well bred jacks and jennets. The sale showcased quality stock with buyers from nearby counties evaluating the prize animals for breeding and saddle work.
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Posture
Cannon
John (. Hayes
T. Butler
Editor stabbed in Wathenia amid libel feud
Paul Grinstead editor of the Wathenia Times was stabbed and seriously wounded by Frank Warner, a drunken man, in Wathenia Kansas. The case echoes old political battles over county printing and a disputed mortgage, with talk of lynching in Troy where the suspect is jailed. Grinstead had a history of political controversy and libel conviction relating to Doniphan Nemaha Brown county district battles and support for Judge Stuart.
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Wathenia
Kas
Paul Grinstead
Doniphan Nemaha
Brown County
Emery
W. J. Stuart
Grinstead
Stuart
Kansas State Senate
Falloon
Leland
Electric Bitters Claim Cure for Nervous Debility
F J Green of Lancaster reports chromite indigestion and nervous debility improved by Banning Electric Hitters. He credits the remedy with better health for his wife as well, praising it as splendid for female troubles and a grand tonic. 50c, satisfaction guaranteed by H L Tucker, druggist.
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F J. Green
Lancaster
NHL
H L Tucker
Room No 2 Faces Teacher Shortage at South Side School
The South Side school district struggles to assign a teacher to Room No 2 as sixteen of seventeen remaining lay teachers request transfers to finish the term. The school board weighs options while praising the staff for willingness to sacrifice comfort for home schools.
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Rich Hill Review
Farm for sale or exchange offer across Kansas region
If you want to dispose of your farm I can sell it or exchange it for land in western Kansas at favorable terms. I will visit Adrian February 12 Rich Hill February 13 and W C Atkeson’s lawsb Butler February 14. Bring description price and terms or write me. Also cheap transportation to western Kansas available February 17 by E B Arkinson Grainfield Kansas. Indicate property at those dates or contact me.
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Kansas
Adrian
Rich Hill
W. C. Atkeson
Butler
Western
E. B. ArkKinson
Grainfield
Kan
Dewey Wins Prize Money Claims for Fleet Victims
Washington February 23 The Supreme Court awarded prize money to Admiral Dewey and his officers and men for vessels sunk at Manila and later reclaimed The Dewey ruling favors the claimants while Admiral Sampson’s claims and those of his officers were decided against them The Maria Teresa sunk at Santiago had its claim substituted under Taylors name The Manila reclaimed vessels remain in service
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Sampson
Taylor
Maria Teresa
Santiago
Public administrator Otto reported missing near Cole County
Jefferson City reports F. J. H. Otto public administrator of Cole County disappeared after leaving Osage City on February 11. He rode to Lohman on business and was last heard of as possibly boarding an eastbound Missouri Pacific train. He is about 85, leaving a wife and one small child distressed as searches continue.
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Jefferson City
F. J. H. Otto
Cole County
Lohman
Osage City
Here
Missouri Pacific
St Louis
Otto
Ballard Breeves and Local Notes Highlight Involved Saturday Court
A Ballard Saturday suit between Tom Beard and Matt Richardson ended in a hung jury, with a subsequent compromise. Snow delays caused Carrier on No 3 to miss Ballard last week. Edith Hays visits Johnson County, while Mrs. Johnson returns from Washington. T H Lynch welcomes a daughter. Wilson Davidson’s glow comes from new granddaughter. George Keirsey heads to Warrensburg for Normal training. Charley Best escorts his sister to Clinton. Dr. Miller and wife mourn twin baby boys. A minor pugilistic display at Ballard causes light scratches. Sam Keirsey and Matt Richardson engage in Pasenic Monday at six fifty per hundred. Arbuckle, not serving as petit juror, spends Sunday at home. Daly Bradly returns to Bates County after Wyoming. Baker Shelton promoted to general manager of Noxall garment factory in Quincy. Shelton’s rise from roustabout to manager cited as proof of hard work. A wedding near Ballard may be announced next issue.
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Ballard
Tom Beard
Matt Richardson
Partes
Carrier
No. 3
Edith Hays
T.N. Hendrix
Johnson County
Johnson
R. G. Anderson
Washington
T. H. Lynch
Wilson Davidson
George Keirsey
Warrensburg
Charley Best
Mrs Day
Clinton
Dr. Miller
Mayesburg
Sam Keirsey
Matt Risheson
Pasenic
Arbuckle
Daly Bradly
Wyoming
Bates County
Baker Shelton
Shelton
Noxall Garment Factory
Quincy, Ill
Rincher
Escaped an Awful Fate by New Discovery Cure
Mr Hegg of Melbourne Florida recounts a doctor's verdict of consumption and death. A free trial bottle of Dr King's New Discovery gave startling results and he credits the remedy with saving his life. HL Tucker, druggist, advertises trial bottles at 50 cents and one dollar.
Families Face Fire At West Vabaone Homes
In West Vabaone at 1 a.m. Tuesday Henry AH Woden and J P Peek families barely escaped fire that consumed their homes. The elderly couple, aged 70 and 62, and son Walter 22 aided by the younger resident in saving them. Personal effects were lost as both houses burned to ashes. The Peck family previously resided in Butler and includes Mrs Mollie Graham, wife of Cicero Graham, living nearby.
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Henry AH. Woden
J. P. Peek
Gods Spencer
West Vabaone
Nahes
Peck
Mr. Peck
Walter
Butler
Mollie Graham
Cicero Graham
Virginia
Piano Tuning Endorsement From W R Kinpart Co
A certificate states F M Skages performed tuning and repairs for W R Kinpart Co, piano and organ maker. It praises his honesty reliability and satisfactory workmanship, noting orders at Mrs Endres restaurant and listing the firm’s Lil. iy W. H. Correr as signatory.
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F M. Skages
W. W. Kinpart & Co
W. H. Correr
Mra. Endres
NB WILLIAMS In Pierpoint Room By Squier Stock
NB WILLIAMS sits in the Pierpoint room on the north side of the Squier building with a large stock of items available for customers.
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Pierpoint Room
Squier
Vast Stock of Buggies and Carriages Offered
An immense assortment of buggies carriages and wagons including Stanhopes and bike wagons with steel rims and rubber tires is advertised. The listing emphasizes a large inventory and various vehicle types for sale.
Farm Machinery and Implements at Low Prices
We offer a wide line of farm implements and machinery at lower prices than market with large exports expected this year. Readily available stock includes threshing machines engines saw mills jacoline engines wind mills and a full range of harness netting tools and farm supplies. We will continue selling the famous quality goods and low prices to attract buyers.
Sayers Scovill Wagons and Buggies Advertised for Cheap
In Bates county a dealer promotes Sayers and Scovill wagons buggies carriages and related gear claiming they are best on earth. He says rivals failed to steal his goods this year and promises lower priced second growth kicks wheels leather trimmed dust caps and open sprint models. He urges customers to call at his new stand and claims to make prices talk while promising reliable work and savings.
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Bates County
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McKibbens
Butler's New Music Store
Troy
Chas. Miller
Missouri
Nevada Mail
Jno
Jamison
Ed. Snider
H O, Maxey
Amsterdam
Hume
Maxey
Dewey
Ballard Breeves
Faners Bank
E. A. Bennett
A. L. McBride
Joseph McKibben
J. W. Choate
J.J. Melee
F.kavall
FE. D, Ripp
Cashier
G. W. Newberry
Rae't Caah
Clark Wix
BH. Tyler
Heinlein
Cape
St. Lala Chronicle
Ayer
W.C. Lavinn
Sidelt
Rove Dertor
Ayer CO
Lowell, Maan
Nank
Ceived
Bates National
NB Williams
Stanhopes
Sayers & Scovill Buggies
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