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Newspaper
Cuba Advocate
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1899
Page
4
Fragmented OCR notes discuss John Brown and William J Bryan in the 1900 campaign, referencing prosperity and the gold standard. Mentions insurance laws and a legislator, with garbled quotes and misattributed names.
Elizabeth Haworth born July 4 1815 in North Carolina moved to Indiana 1824 married Edmond Mason 1832 widowed twice later joined Friends Church. She died January 10 1899 after funeral by Mrs Leah Bates at Mr L T Melton’s home. Also guardian notice for Grace A Garrett and Ruth N Garrett minor heirs of Rachel Garrett deceased with sale of real estate in Republic County Kansas.
A compilation of community items mentions Geor ge Ryman s son improving, Dan Houch in and wind mill damage, Steve Bradley’s struggles and progress, visits by Laura and Jessie Nixon to Clyde, and a successful Oyster supper at Woodman. Religious commentary and public debt figures from 1897 98 are noted, plus Frank Robinson of Cuba seeking a lumber yard site and Robert Sox arriving on the Rock Island. The piece highlights an initiative referendum debate and offers a pamphlet for 5 cents.
Mrs. Clara Wooden suffered a severe bruise when a window closed on her left hand at the schoolhouse on Tuesday and fainted. Her father in law G W Wooden took her home from the city, she rests but improves. Miss Sarah Melton visits with uncle John Melton in California. G W Jones of Magnolia Lodge visits Cuba Lodge, noted as past Grand Master and officer. Tarry Marsh of Agenda was in the city on business. Old friend Jesse Byrd is ill. J W Allison Wim DuBois and Co W Sense continue to replenish the treasury.
Fred Martin to sell at his farm six miles east and two south of Cuba on Thursday January 26 1899. Sale includes 22 head of steer calves two years old, 25 head of horses weighing 100 to 200 pounds, and 17 head of fall pigs. Terms cash under ten dollars, over ten dollars on twelve months credit at ten percent. Commissions at 10 oclock.
Refined Renaissance entertainment headlines two nights at the Opera House with shows slated for Saturday and Monday. Local patrons anticipate a charming program featuring period-era costumes and music.
The City Hotel has been greatly enlarged and improved to offer first class meals and beds. Special attention is given to traveling men. Ben Hill, proprietor.
Great roge islead low rates on par person ally conducted tourist excursions leave Kansas City every Friday via Colorado Springs and Scenic Route. Iscursion cars tare attached to fast passenger trains, proving popularity. Write for itinerary and map sent free. For complete information rates and berth reservations see your ticket agent or address Ee J MacLeod A G P Topeka Kan Sebastian GSP A Chicago.
North of B. and M.H. Depot the livery and feed stable operated by Stephen Hadachek offers drivers horses kept by the week, day, or single service with emphasis on first class rigs and care.
One fare round trip within 100 miles from Takies on a sale December 25 26 and land January 1 and 2 good to return until January 4 1899 Jacob Oliphint agent.
The Rev R Hicks announces a newly printed annual almanac for 1899 featuring 116 pages with storm forecasts diagrams and astronomical matter. Described as superior to any prior 26 cent book the publication is touted as a leading monthly magazine in the county.
In a lively ad style piece the narrator extols Harria’s Busy Corner or Harrin’s Corner as a local shop with low prices on a wide range of goods from cook stoves to toothpicks and Mapple Leaf flour. The passage references affordable furniture including bedsteads and chairs and describes the store as offering proper prices and goods at all times attracting many shoppers to join the procession.
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