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THE CIIANDTE TIMES. $1.00 PER YEAR. FRIDAY, MARCH 19', 1897. GERMAN VOLUNTEER. At Opera House Last Night Big Crowd Out. Local News. Trade picking up some. Painters and paper hungers are bus' J. A. Colaw Suudaycd at Cherry vale L. C. Recce of Earlton called Mon day. Mrs. Clay I). Herod Is visiting i n th city. W. T. Ha.en of Pittsburg visite Capt, G. AV. Johnson and family th week. Ch a mile will soon have two blood hounds. F. P. Jones made us a prolltable call Monday. Ed Lamm, of Earlton, was in town Tuesday. A new desk adorns the Delmonieo hotel oMee. C. F. Rrange was ir. town on busi ness Tuesday. ' See the ad of L. S. Rilbcrnd in an other column. Mrs. S. S. Warner returned to St Paul Tuesday. bee tlie ad or Mrs. V. M. mm In an other column Judijo Stillwell Is holding court at Iola this week. Scth J. Wells, of Erie, was a pleas caller Tuesday. Miss Tennie Thomas returned from Topeka Monday. Miss Emma Cave returned from St Paul Saturday. Rev. Sparks aud wife returned from Pittsburg yesterday. Rev.. Bernard Kelly was in town be tween trains Tuesday. u. M. (Joirman or uaiesuurg was in town Saturday night. Dclos Johnson of Rollin was in town Wednesday and called. For fresh bulk garden seeds go to K. C. Cash Store. 3-5 tf. Miss Ethel Wherritt is visiting rel atives at Erie this week. A number of buildings are going up In different parts of town. Farmers should sow some tame grass for late and early pasture. County Surveyor M. Cook was in town Saturday on business. II. P. Farrelly and M. T. Jones got home from Topeka Monday. See the statement of the First Nat ional Bank in another column. George Hole and Mary Beile were quietly married Saturday night. Att'y. J. l,. uennison, or ly'ie. was In town a few minutes Tuesday. Arthur Carter made his regular scm monthly visit to Thayer Sunday. Atttorncy J. J. Jones attended court at Iola Monday and Tuesday. E. F. Maxwell, of Rest, was in town Friday, and made us a friendly call J. II. Roe moved up from Erie Mon day. He is located in the Third ward Dora Herod and family have gone to house keeping on South Depot street. Mrs. R. C. Rawlings, who has been dangerously ill, is reported much bet ter. 1 T i' i j i- . uiianes ueiieuicii oi jiirie came in yesterday to see his son C. E. Bene dit. R. N. Allen attended the M. E. con ference at Pittsburg, returning Mon day. Mrs. L. btilwell, of Erie, spent Sunday with her daughter,Mrs. CaUa- liam, A large crowd greeted Col. Sapliar and His assistants at the ' opera house and witnessed one of tlie besta.nd fun niest plays given in our city this sea son. All of the characters except Mr. -'I j. . ... ijjikii iuu guanine people and ineir p:irts were well rendered. Tlie prices are 25 and ;!5 cents. As the proceeds are to bo used by the encampment committee toward defraying the ex penses of the encampment, every one should attend. The show is well worth the money, besides t he proceeds are kept right here in diamine to be used for the lienelit of all our citizens. The G. A.R. Executive Commute made a contract with O. H. Coulter. editor of the Western Veteran, to give in the next issue of his paper, a two- page writc-UD of Chanute, showing her facilities for entertaining the vis itors to the Encampment, the railroad facilities, connections, pictures of our public buildings, etc. For all this space in bis valuable paper, Mr. Coul- ier charges practically nothing only 120 which is little more than thectist of setting the type, and for the blank paper. As his paper lias a circulation of about 8000 copies. 4000 in Kansas, md as he has agreed to send a copy extra to each post, circle, camp and society in tlie state, this will be one of the best possible modes of getting be fore the people of Kansas. owing to India s famine, and the .Argentine Republic's failure, there will not be one-fourth of a crop of llax seed raised. The northwestern states the Dakotas.Minneasota and Iowa will n ot seed on e-1 1 al f th e i r u sual ac rea ge o n account of the price of wheat being higher than that of llax. America will not have to exceed one-half a crop and there will be but a small surplus, The price of oil is advancing, so flax seed will be much higher than last sen- son, tall early and leave your order for choice, clean seed on better term than you ever had before. For sale or loan at the old reliable olllce, Bacon Block. S. A. Wickard. 4 Lhas. F. Leech, of Arkansas City, representing the Odd Fellows' Mu tnal Accident Association, was in town Saturday afternoon. Mr. Leech is National President of the A. II. T, A. arid is acquainted with some of onr ex-members of said organization. In his talk with some of the brethren Saturday evening, he found that the boys here anticipated re-organizing, A meeting was hurridly called and he proceeded to organize a sub-order of the A. II. T. A. at this point. On account of having to clear the ground, parties wanting four or live hundred apple trees three or four years old, can get them at the Neosho Nur series, one and one-half miles west of Chanute at $4 per hundred, and res ponsible parties can have all the time they want. Any quality at rive cents each. All kinds of stock forsale,don't wait too late come in March. City sale grounds just east of Santa Fe depot. 3-20. Bert Colaw and Harry Light went out to Rest Wednesday and got eight muskets to-be used-by the German Vol unteer people at the opera house to night and tomorrow night. Farmers wanting flax seed can call on my agents as follows: C. P. Swanlq Vilas, Kan.: R. -V. Myers. Earlton! Installation of Officers. Temple Com mandery No. 44. K. T. held an Election nnd Installation of OHlcers last night at Masonic Hall. The following were elected and In stalled tc serve the ensuing year. Sir F. F, Coulson, Eminent Com mander. Sir M. D. Henry, Jr. Generalissimo. " .11. C. Ford, Captain General. " Rev If. M. CaiT. Excellent Pre late. Sir L. A. Royster, Senior Warden " L. B. Kelfer, Junior Warden. " J. If. Light, Treasurer. " G. W. Reed, Recorder. " J. N. Taylor, Standard Bearer " W. R, Smith. Sword Bearer., " II. W. Price, Captain of the Guard. J. no installation ceremonies were conducted by Past Eminent, Sir Geo N, Lindsay, in a very able and im pressive manner, a very large num ber of Sir Knights were in attend ance and a general good time was en joyed by all. Gales Durg. Wednesday March 17, 1897. Mrs. Maye Bowers, Mrs. B. M. Shaw and Mrs. I). P.. Cluni attended the W. C. T. U. convention at Chanute last Wednesday. Ed Mills leaves for Nebraska today. Albert Darr was in Parsons last Fri day. J. A. Ka'vlor of Parsons snent Sun- clay with J. R. Chrisman. Mrs. Eicher who has been visiting in Morantown, returned yesterday. Wm. Cebolt is erecting a new resi dence in the north part of town. G. M. Coflrnan and wife were trans acting business in Parsons Friday. J. M. Green of Erie is visiting his daughter Mrs. J. C. Bell this week, umy a very lew nave begun sowing oats, and the rain last night stoppec them. Mr. Gregg and wife of Parsons spent Sunday witli the family of J. II. Mc Nabb. Rev. W. J. Hannan of the Brethren Fai(l) preached in the M. E. church Sunday night. Albert Darr went to California last Tuesday. He leaves many friends who wish him well. G. M. ColTman assisted in the orga nization of an A. II. T. A., in Chanute last Saturday. The M. E. Conference sent Rev. J. B. McNabb to Mound City, and Rev. Sim mons comes to take charge here. G. N. Jacobs and Fred Engles were n Neodesha last week as delegates to the Christian church and Endeavor. Miss Belle Francis closed a 6 months' term of school at Oak Grove in Grant Twp. last Friday and has come home, and Frank is all smiles. Mrs. J.C.Bell returned from Cha nute last Thursday where she had been visiting with II. B. Bell's, Chas, Braden's, and other friends, Don't fail to see me before securing your flax seed to sow and get our terms. I will sell or lonn flax for less price and better terms than ever be fore given. , 4-16 S. A. Wickaud. Wanted. Wanted: One thousand bushels of cane seed In ten days. Bring seed or sample. Highest a.aiket prices paid. I have millet seed, tlnioty,clover,blue grass, .Johnson grass seed, flax seed and castor bean seed. Call and sec my seed and get prices before buying. 4-2 Office, Bacon' Block, S. A. Wickaud. The Brother-ln-Law In the Case A case is to be tried at tlie coming May term of court which may,be of considerable Interest to the public was filed last week, being an action of divorce brought by Chas. S. Fisher vs. fMartha E. Fisher. The parties in in terest reside at Benedict. Tlie plaln llirinhis petition charges his wife with gross neglect of duty and ex treme cruelty, and as some of the grounds for such allegations, states that owing to an unlawful attach ment formed for Dr. AV. M. Johnson, of Benedict, his brother-in-law, the defendant has become estranged from her husband and family during the past two years. The verified petition cites a num ber of qceasious when the defendant was seen in public places, submitting to Johnson's carrcsses and reciprocat ing the same.' It is stated that anti cipating the. bringing of the suit, Johnson has fled the country,' suppos edly because of his wrong doing. It is not yet known whether the de fendant will contest the suit brought by lier husband. The plaintiff asks the custody and control of the three minor children, and that he be adjudged the sole owner of t he real and personal property accumulated by the couple in Benedict. Frednnia Citizen. Flax Loan. OUI SOWING YLAX IS NOW HEADY FOR DELIVERY, AND AVILL HE PUT OUT ON VKKY LIBERAL TERMS. Y E HAVE CHOICE SEED, AND INVITE FARMERS TO CALL AND EXAMINE IT AND GET OUR TERMS. OUR STOCK OF GARDEN AND FIELD SEEDS IS QUITE COMPLETE. 2-2(tf MOREY & WlNFIELD, Buy a Ticket. There are many people who It is Impossible for the soliciting commit- tcewftheG. A. R. Encampment to see although they are trying to do their best to-do so and to these good people we wish to say please do not S. A. Wickaud. feel as though you had been intention- Judge Stillwell rendered his decision ally slighted because this is not so. in the fifth ward matter yesterday to The committee will see all they can the effect that the ordinance that nu& any person wishing to contribute the city council attempted to pass for this purpose any small sum they was not valid, consequently Chanute can do so by leaving the money with is now as heretofore, a city of four any member of the committees or any wards. old soldier In the city. Another wav L. T. Baker, who had a job with in which any one can aid materially Bruce Lynch at Lansing for the past U'1 helping Chanute to win 'a good two years, has moved to Chanute to name by this Encampment being held make his future home. here, is to donate as much as you can The Chanute Building and Loan As- ,n tne purchase of tickets for the play soclation will loan you money at a "The German Volunteer." The tick lower rate of interest, at less expense et3 ,lave been P"t at a price that all Kan.: Will Flinn. Urbana. Kan -n. Ti. y' i'lie O. S. F. of this city will have a Fanatia, Shaw, Kan., for terms and basket social the first Tuesday in prices and see sample of flax, as we April. , have the choicest seed that can be Dr. Brown attended the meeting of had in any market. 4-10 the pension examining board at Erie Wednesday. The Belles Lettres Reading Club met' Wednesday afternoon with Miss Ninon Bartl. rMrs. Susan Mosley. mother of S. A Wickard left for her home in Sum ner county Wednesday, You can't afford to miss TheGerman Volunteer at the opera house tonight and tomorrow night. A. Iladeen, the Vilas section fore man, made us a pleasant as well as profitable call Tuesday. Mrs. Lyen has rented the Dunham building and will soon occupy it with and ln a shorter time than any foreign can reach, 25cents for general admiss a stock of milllinery goods. association. Investigate your local 100 and 35 cents for reserved seats, Rev. John Curtis has been secured association before making a new loan 11 yu desire to make a donation and by the Presbyterian congregation of or renewing an old one. Funds now on at t,ie same time get the full worth this place for the ensuing year. hands. A. N. Allen Secretary at First ' your money buy a few tickets and I have an excellent small farm for reent. Call at my blacksmith shop. 3-15 tf. Alex. Baird. Mrs. Fred Hutchines. who has been visiting the family of Dr. Park. All a fellow has to do to run a news paper is to be able to wrlteapoem,dis- cuss the tariff, umpire a baseball game, report a wedding, saw wood,beat a law yer, describe a lire so that the reader will shed his wraps, make a dollar do the work often, shineasoirre.measure calico, abu.se the liquor habit, test whisky, subscribe to charity, go with out meals, attack free silver, defend bimetalism sneer at snobbery, wear diamonds,overlook scandal, minister to the afflicted, heal the disgruntled, tight to a finish, set type, mould opin ion, sweep the office, speak at prayer meeting, and stand it with everbody and everything, and tell the exact truth, no more nor no less, as in the foregoing. Neodesha Derrick. Progress, Early Kansas, Older, Gregg and Nemaha Raspberry plants for sale at nrices to suit the times. Humboldt Kansas. 3-20. J. A. Heath. HIE! OH!. air liere ctt last- oooooo Those noted Budd's Baby Shoes in sizes from 2's to n's, for which so many have been waiting. The prettiest and most durable shop in the market for the money. Come at once and see them. oooooo VISIT OUR FISH POND. oooooo The finest kind of white fish can be caught for 5c per pound Columbia River red salmon, 7c per pound. 10-lb kits full weight mackeral for only 75 cents. Elegant bay fish at 4 cents per pound. Heinz' pint bottle catsup at 20 cents. oooooo If you want high grade goods at lowest prices buy where they Underbuy and Undersell FOR SPOT CASH. Tie iammotli Racket Chanute, Kansas, H. L. FREEMAN, Proprietor. A W. C. T. U. was organized at Buffalo last week with the following officers: President, Mrs. Emma Mc- Cann: corresnonding secretary. Miss Mable Whittaker; recording secretary, Mrs. Jennie Blackwood; treasurer, Mrs. Theobe Hisey. Usher Bros., the marble men can and will sell you monuments cheaper than any traveling agent, and you can sec the work at their shop. No guess work about it. 3-5 tf. Just Received another car load of 1 O. K. and Fancy Patent Flour Our customers tell us it is the best they ever used. A choice lot of Dried fruits jnst received, McCune "Bros II. P. Farrelly attended to business at Erie Wednesday. Flax Seed To Loan. This will be a good year to sow flax, i For choice seed and best terms call and see me. 4-16 S. A. Wickard. ato National Bank. 4-9 jvirs. u. w. liusn. who lives east of Shaw, was in Monday. Mrs. Rush raises Plymouth Rock chickens, and they are as fine as can be had in the thus help Chanute and the committee. POULTRY I will pay you the follow ing prices for poultry: Chickens, - - 4jc Hens,- - - - 4ic Ducks, . ... 6c Geese, ... - 5c Turkeys, hens, - 7c " . young toins, 6c " old toms, - 6c John F. Barkley. left for her home in Kansas City Wed- country. nesday. C. S. Reed and wife, of Fredonla, passed tnrougn lown Tuesday, en route for their future home in San dusky, Ohio. Rev. G. W. Stafford returned from Pittsburg Tuesday. Our readers will be pleased to learn that Mr. S. will be with us another year. From all parts of the state come re- nev. 1. A. JNicnois, the new pastor of Chanute circuit will preach next Sunday at the usual hours for service at Big Creek and Mount Pleasant churches. Seed potatoes for sale: Minnesota Early Ohio seed potatoes grown here last season. Enqure of I. C. Manu at office of Chanute Lumber Co. 3-26. D. W.Matsler has Invented a furrow Ul LU ILi Jt Mr. C. M. Hurt has just re- t turned from the City with a nice, new stock of spring millinery goods. She has no old, shelf worn gooods on hand, everything is fresh and new. She has employed Miss Deppen, but ports of delegations that will attend opener to be attached to corn planters, the encampment April 21, 22 and 23rd. It is said to be a dandy. See his ad Let them come, Chanute is amply able in another column. to take care of them and treat them royally. Tlio TTl.-lr T..K:it c : , . .. cultured audience at the opera house Saturday night. They maintained their reputation of being one of the best organizations of this kind on the road. L. S. Rilbemd and daughter Miss Edna left yesterday for Boliver, Mo. for a short visit. John Preston, who formerly run the wijciiiai uicij siiiuie is in town on business. .W. O. Davis, of Rest, was in town a short time Wednesday and called. An Experienced Trimmer Just from St. Louis. and is prepared to give the latest eastern styles. IRS. C M. HURT. SHOE & CLOTHING HOUSE are now receiving their new spring goods and are offering the best line of suits, both in black and mixtures, for less money than they were ever bought for before. A number one black suit for All wool guaranteed. Anew spring style plad suit for $8. Latest out colors guar anteed. Give us a friendly call and look us over. 0. 3P- G-arviii cfi? Oo- ooooooc oooooo 5 $8. S. W. STURDEVANT, President. J. L. LYEN, Cashii phe Qanl of (Jom(pepee, (incorporated) (Jhanute, ansas. A general banking business transacted. Always con servatively managed. We solicit your patronage, promising the best of care for your interests, Every favor consistent with good banking ex- 1 ended to patrons.