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SaTuRDAY, JUNE 2, 1902. Good fresh beef at Baker's. Next Friday is the glorious Fourth. C.C Bester was over from Morland, Sunday. George Cross drove up from Ellis, Wednesday. Obert Holmes is home from Hutch inson, Kansas. A. A. Stephens has purchased O. A. Cortrigh 's bookstore. Wanted—Bourders during Normal. Apply to Mrs. W. R. Holmes. Mrs. Wm. Fisher returned to her love at McPherson last week. Mrs. E. A. Rea, of Hays, visited her parents for a few days this week. Mr. and Mrs. Diebvid’s daughters of Buffalo, V., will visit there soon. Verbeck’s creamery or receiving station is in running order. Patron dee St. Fire destroyed the roof of the school louse to C. M. Bell’ neighborhood last week. A ten-pound boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Forres ter, Tuesday. Roman candles, sky rock ets, etc., at Verbeck’s. D.H. Henkel purchased the C. H. Gibo’s property and sold it to Mr. Ida Pierson. Attorney Rex Willcox and Mr. Pipes of Hill City, were in town over Wed nesday night Wednesday morning Mrs. Hodges left for Abilene to visit and later will visit friends in Topeka. Rev. J. H. Rariden will preach in the Baptist church Sunday morning and at Collyer at 3:30 p.m. Ross Waldo, of Ellis, sold the Miller farm east of town the first of the week. Frank Early was the pur chaser. Wm. and James Walsh, of the Sa line, were in the city Tusday. James sold 4 fine hera of steers to an Iowa buyer Saturday. Some say that we had frost last week, but we can't help feeling that it is an old Pop howl, for the damage was very slight. Wa Keeney will celebrate next Tuesday, Ogallah will celebrate the Fourth, and Collyer will celebrate the first Tuesday In November. It is said that Hays has one of the best orchestras west of Topeka. It is under the Supervision of Prof. Bissing who is a talented musician. Miss Mabel Ashcroft spent several days on her homestead in Ellis county last week. She says there are billions of dollar’s worth of share upon it. ‘The Ladies’ Aid society of the M E. church will meet with Mrs. Gunc kel, Tuesday, July 1. All are cordi ally invited. Mrs. Holmes, Secretary. Those who attended the Populist convention at Topeka were: Sheriff Hobbick, County Clerk Phares, Coun ty Printer Olson and Real Estate Agent Swiggett. ¥. P. Manzer was up from Banner last Wednesday and purchased 40 acres (an isolated tract) from Uncle Sam. He also purchased 50 acres adjoining t of John L. Cook of Gore. E. C. Waldo, of Bilis, was in the city ‘Tuesday eve and on Wednesday morn ig at 4:30 o'clock drove out to G. H. ‘Hillman’s and adjusted his wheat loss and took the 7 o'clock train for Ellis. Mr. Waldo is a bustier. ‘The annual school meeting was held last Wednesday. B.C. Wilson was reelected treasurer. A 20 mill tax was levied for all purposes. Nine months’ school and five teachers were ‘voted for and carried. Celebrate the Fourth. Have a big time on little money by buying your firecrackers at Verbeck’s. ‘The report is in circulation that Dave Hanna, the Republican nominee for lieutenant-governor, is soon to marry an Ohio girl. If Dave marries wutede of the Sixth district he should be impeached on the charge of con ract unbecoming an officer and gen tleman.—K. C. Journal. “How Large is Kansas?” is the cap tion of an Interesting comparison What is going the rounds of the Kan sas press. It is all right, but about a Quarter of a century ago John A. Nel ton answered that question in fewer word and better style. His descrip ion was, “Hansas is 400 miles long, miles wide, $000 miles deep, and to the stars. — Pointers. Fat hogs wanted about 200 pounds in weight at Geo Baker's. Go the Farmers’ store for fresh groceries. In Bestor’s old stand. For Sale—Grade 7-year-old Short- Horn bull. Inquire of Ted Morgan. Get your peanuts at Ver beck's and feed the elephant. Ernest Jesse was up from Franklin township last Saturday and proved up on his timber claim. Jobe L. Cook, of Gove City, was i n town Wednesday and transacted busi ness before the land office. If W. J. Bailey is elected governor of Kansas by a majority of fifty to sixty thousand (and he will be), there will be a clamor for him for United States senator that will settle the quarrel between Chester L. Long and Charley Curtis. Bailey is popular wherever known; he is a typical Kan san, and has done something ow de velope the state. He is not a politi cian, and does not spend his time whispering and loafing around the Topeka hotels. He is a fine orator, a fine man any way you take him, and people like him —Atchison Globe. The western branch of the State Normal school founded as a result of the gift of the Fort Hays military reservation to the state, was opened at Hays, Tuesday, with appropriate ceremonies. A large concourse of citizens and visitors gathered on the campus and, after the rovocation, and an address of welcome by Rev. Dr Harpster. Old Glory on a sixty foot staff was unfolded to the breeze, amid the strains of ‘“The Star Span gled Banner” and “America.” Presi dent Wilkinson, in a neat address, then announced the school formally opened. The enrollment and the in terest shown speak volumes for the shop. William Stimits, of Bosna, Kansas, and Miss Alice Moore were united in marriage at the home of the bride in Wallace county, on June 7th, 1902. Mr. Stimits is an old resident of Tre go county and is one of our big stock men,and has a large number of friends who will wish him much happiness. The bride is a lady of ability and stood high among the teachers of Wallace county. The Worip with many other friends extends congratu lations wishing them much joy and prosperity. Mr. and Mrs. Stimits ac companied by Mrs. Manzer (sister of the bride) departed Saturday evening for Grays Lake, Ill.,on an extended visit. Program of the Ness County Holi ness association to be held at Cline school louse July 4, 1902. 10:00 a. m.—Opening exercises—J. N. E. Wilson. 10:30—Bible exposition—Mrs. Waltz. 11:00—Sermon—Rev. Funk. 12:00—Basket dinner. 1:30 p. m.—Evening session opened by president—E. E. Gra ham. 140—Distinction between the new birth and entire sancti fication — Mrs. Polly Gould. 2:20—Bible Reading—Rev. Fleisher. 3:00—Intermission. 325—Sermon—Rev. J. W. Vanderlip, followed by altar service. 4:00—Business meeting. FH. Curtis, Secretary. Big Creek News. Free !—Last Saturday night about 9:30 o'clock Frank Cross had the mis fortune to lose his dwelling house and contents by fire. The fire when dis covered had gained such headway that It could not be centrafied. The fire started upstairs In the north room and when it was discovered two beds In that room was all on fire and nanocon as the door was opened the fire spread all over the room. The kitchen furniture and a few articles was saved out of the basement, but the family did not save even a change of clothing. No insurance. ‘The First Big Show of the Season, Don't fall see Howe's Great Lon er] Shows and Sanger's Trained Ani- Kee tie wee will be in ee ene: ey have @ menigerie . ual costly wild animals. A congress ot Mea hast — trou, ies a dogs in the world besides Sreecraf ts and gymnasts from all parts of the globe.
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