The Baldwin Bee from Baldwin, Kansas • 1

NO. 32 BALDWIN," DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS THURSDAY, MARCH 1 8, 1897. VOL. I. READ "THE BEE'S" CLUBBING OFFER AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT Remember the city primary next Wednesday evening.

John Black has bought 80 acres 6f land' of John Eiler, three miles east' of Baldwin. Starr Kennedy put up the big refrigerator'in their meat market this week, and are ready for hot weather. Nails, 8d and larger, at 2lc a potind for cash at Hair Miller's. Charley Ridge way; of Ottawa was reriewiug old acquaintances here Saturday. Burlingame is experiencing )i coal rate war, and the black diamonds are down to $1.50 a ton.

Don't be afraid to use nails when youcan buy them for 2ca pound EASTER FROM THE LEADING FRENCH MAKERS FROM THE LEADING GERMAN MAKERS FROM THE LEADING AMERICAN MAKERS Ed Crooks and family have moved to their farm south of town, where Ed will play the farming act this summer' Guy Piersol, the popular shoe men of Ottawa, have an ad in this cash at HAIR MlUliK'S, The Santa Fe ticket office at Osage City was burglarized recently and the company is shy several dollars. The colored people of Ottawa had a baptismal service at the Mul berry street ford Sunday and 14 were immersed. Win. Kerns, of Media, who is visiting his father here, made a business trip to Kansas City last Wei lsville Globe. Tudee George T.

Barker of Law Each reprosentcd by their best, and confined to us in Lawrence, Black Dress Goods and Colored Dress Goods High class, fashionable weaves, representing the newest creations of two continents, and fairly priced 25c to $1.50. Women's stylishly made Spring Capes, The style of these garments is of the highest order, and is therefore so pleasing that we shall not attempt a description See the garments themselves and ullow you own mind to paint the picture; We put money in your purse this way NEW IDEA PATTERNS: Many new designs this mouth. Price, ioc. DRY GOO DS AND CAR PETS. issue that is well worth your reading.

Mr. and Mrs. G. W. 'Amsden gave a tea party to a number of their friends and neighbors last Friday evening.

Baldwin church-goers listened to two of Baker's young preachers last Sunday, W. A. Brown and D. H. Mauley, both of whom have bright futures before them if these sermon's be taken as a criterion.

The transfer of Rev. R. P. Hammonsto Idaho will be deeply regretted by his many friends in. this city, wherev he has preached for two.

years. He is a man of rare power, great originality and marked individuality, and will be a rence, our county representative in the legislature, was married last Thursday to Mrs. Emma A. Dins- more of Lawrence. Mrs.

DelU Gilman has sold part of her farm, northwest of town, to Hugh Purvis, and has moved to town- and rented Mrs. Cheney! property on the west side. Through the kindness of Wood the Senior ac's viewed Venus through the telescope Tuesday night. They say the planet flaunts the royal purple color, and the Middle ac's can' pull it down. Reuben W.

Dummer, one of the oldest residents of Lecompton; and who has lived in Douglas county for the last forty years, died Monday at his home three miles north Jm4M valuable acquisition to the. Idaho conference. Miss Nellie Boicourt' and George Priestly were united in marrage Tuesday evening at the residence of the bride's father, Rev. Boicpurt of Vinland. The groom is an old Baldwin bo- and a prosperous and popular young farmer, while the bride has many acquaintances and friends in our city.

We our heartiest congratulations, jNEWS M. N. Brown has our thanks for subscription money. Fred Gilgis of Williamsburg is visiting his cousin. Will Rugh.

of LecomptoiLrLawrence Journal. Miss Ella Follin returned to Kansas City Tuesday, after a pleasant visit at home. Mrs. M. S.

Rice is spending a Mrs. Dr. Murlin was an Ottawa visitor Monday; Dr. Osborn transacted business in Ottawa Monday. "LTntfJo rr wcic cm Ottawa i few days with her parents, Col.

and Mrs. Buckncr. Charlie Bceks entertained a few friends at a pleasant tea party last Monday evening, Housk Moving, raising, plumbing and joining neatly and promptly done by J. R. Morgan.

uu visitor Monday. Miss Pearl Black was in Kansas City last week, iii consultation with an occulist. Clyde Stewart has bought the property he occupies on east High street, of S. K. Green.

Miss Bricker, of is in town this week, visiting her broth COMMENCING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1897. THU ENTIRE STOCK KNOWN AS THE G. Pi. AN RSO I stock of Boots, Shoes and Rubbers, at 306 Main-Street, will be sold at once regardless of cost. V.

B. CLAYPOOL, 1 TV Ar.T KOR MORTGAGEE, er, who is attending school, Willis Messenger left last week for Burlingame, where he has a good position in a big dry goods store. Dr. Owens' windmill answers as a weathervane for. the whole town.

When it points to the. east there is a general scramble for umbrellas. Every warm day sees the boys out practicing baseball, and judging from the enthusiasm mani fest- Will Howell, superintendent of the state reform school at Topeka, passed through Baldwin Tuesday. There are two orange trees' in bloom in the Wheeler green house It is something a little out of the ordinary to see orange blossoms in this clime. Herbert Hutches succeeds Henry Chapman as assistant depot agent at Media.

Henry is undecided as to what he will do, but he is iigood railroad man and will not be out of a job long. A cemetery association has been formed at Overbrook. Thry purchased a tract of land for $450 and have already sold over $200 worth of lots. The people there are preparing for eternity. ed we will have a good team.

Clay Carter reports a fair trade in nursery stock this spring, despite the close- times. one should, buy nursery stuff any where but at home..