Abilene Daily Chronicle from Abilene, Kansas • Page 3

WHAT'S IN A NAME? left A few more nice fresh Catfish at Perring's. New Line of Elegant Holiday Goods On Monday the board of county commissioners appointed l)r. ILulctt county health officer. Dr. llazlett has served four terms in this capacity and although there was some oppositions to him.

was appointed for the fifth term. at Harry Turner, delivery-man for L. II. Kump, is laid up with a sore foot, caused by running a nail in it. Nearly every rain we have had lately has been a slow drizle that brought pleuty of water and' lots of mud.

Baking Powder Made from pure cream of tartar. "If you want any comments' said M. Shearer when speaking of his trip to Iowa I will say this country is as far a head of that as they are ahead of the Indians. They are far behind tho times there. Everything is almost as ancient as Jeiusalom." An IiitrroNtlnv Dlneimnton on a Very Aurlrnt Knitloll.

"Month ming the subject of queer said the man from the ist as lie smoked meditatively, "I bad an um le whose name was Woodenleg." "Is that your name, may I ask?" Inquired the man in the next sent. "No. lie was an uncle by marriage only. Put my aunt's inline lit tod his lo ehann." "That is strange." "Yes. She was a Walker.

Couldn't lave been more appropriate, could it? Hal ha'" There were silence ami smoke after that until several stations had been passed, when a thin voice piped up: "That's nothing so wonderful. Why, it Isn't in it with the name of an aunt I had once. She isn't living now, poor tiling, but she changed her name before she died, it was I ryt hirst." M. Eowe has gono to Topeka to serve as one of the Federal grand jurors, lie will make an effort to be Safeguards the food against alum. releaved.

Dr. and Mrs. Neptune have arrived from Chapman and located here, lie has become a partner of Dr. De-wees. a 1 i 11 a Sun.

Alum baking powders are the greatest menacers to health of the present day. HovAi OAKiNrt pownrs rw VORK. I ABILENE AND VICINITY. See A. Young for insurance.

Tho P.rady place has been sold to Mrs. Miller. John Vandonborg is at his old job driving a delivery wagon. Tho peculiar sound of the whistle at Parker's factory reminds one of the sound of a disconcerted chanticleer who has undertaken the difficult task of crowing and dodging a stone which some iuichiefmaker has cast, at him. Tho whistle is quite an advertisement for Mr.

Parker. From the following peremptory notice it is plain that Editor Johnson, of Salina, has lost all patience: "Wo want the fellows to unit poking their heads into this office' hunting a joint. It must be they can't I read, or they would heo "Salina "hy act of legislature'" asked the man from 1 lie east. "No. She married a man named I rink a icr." More silence and smoke.

Then the first speaker resumed "1 knew a man In Palem, Railroad Palaces. Tho new Palace sleeping cars, built especially for the Cnion Pacilic, and recently put in service on their famous fast trains to Colorado There is an extraordinary demand for farm property to rent or lease at this timo and many renters aro settling on land of their own, as they are unable any longer to lind land to lease annual distribution of garden seeds, which will not grow, may be expected from tho agricultural department at Washington soon. The department is collecting names for the distribution. Chester Mace's little girl has almost recovered from scarlet fever. Frank Jaymes gives a written guarantee with nil -watch-work.

Editor Shawhan, of the Enterprise lust 111 Sun on the outside ot the door. There now Journal, was in town It has now been nearly a week sinco anyono started a new lodge in services You are invited to attend where my folks lived, who was always called Sloweome." "Well, wasn't that his name?" "No. it wasn't. lie had a peculiar kind of a slow walk, and the Salem boys llxed liiat name on him. It made him so angry to be nicknamed that they followed him around calling 'Mr.

Sloweoniel' at his heels. He kept a shop, ami they tormented him until lie appealed to the police to raid the boys ami protect him. A mall In uniform was went to read the riot net to tile boys, which lie did effectually. Then he went Into the shop and said to the man they had nicknamed Sloweome: 'It's all right now, and you won't lie I'tah, California and )regou points aro tho linct ever turned out. Throughout the interior the drnp-ings, wood-work and decorations aro in tho most artistic style, ami tho conveniences vastly superior to any tiling ever seen before.

These cars are attached to tho I'nion Pacilic fast trains, which make quicker time to all western points than trains of any other lines. Tickets and reservations can bo obtained by callingon or addressing T. II. agent Abilene and tho "jiners" are ready week. church this PURELY PERSONAL.

at the for a new organizer. Any old asso ciation will do just so we can have a few more lodges. When the board of county commis J. J. Harrison, of Wichita, was in town.

Arthur Kohlerwas in town from Herington. (i. L. Montgomery, of Emporia, was in town. sioners organized for tho now years work, Silas iUikcr was elected chair School district number 4S in Saline county has advertised for a teacher.

Chas. Kubach will introduce his fence machine Texas this spring. St. John's Guild will meet with Mrs. Ilale Wednesday afternoon at 'A young and beautiful" widow is running an ad in the Salina papers for a husband.

Mr. r.uchanan is recovering from man. Tho chairmanship, goes by districts, each ono taking lis turn. I.race aim .1. of ISrookville, were in tow 11.

called out or your name nny more. Cloud day. Mr. "I heard 11 story." said tho man In the Hex I seat, "of two ladies, mother and daughter. The girl was expecting new young mart acquaintance to call on her and was coaching her mother About Dining Cars.

The verdict given by the meral public that tho Croat Pock Island Route has tho best dining car service in the world, will not be disniit- Next year Mr. Lowe will bo chairman ot tho board. on his 11:1 11 Now remember, ma. his, by pitmns havo thg name is t'owdry, and I want you to say the full he had in tho J'acitic House $25.00 $25.00 Tho Union Pacific has made the greatly reduced rato of $2.1.00 to Portland and other Puget Sound points, also to Helena and Montana points, Salt Lake City and 1'tah points. For tickets and full information call T.

H. Agent line. Thousands of letters to-lify to this fact. A better meal cannot bo secured in any hotel or restaurant in Saturday morning. A frequently asked about 10 cities of New York or Chicago it over so you won't forget So hen the young man called the mother met him witli a hospitable smile and held nut her hand.

'timid Kiys the old lady; 'nice evening. I'm real glad lo see you, Mr. -h-l-c-n-g-o!" called the conductor, and the Interesting trio stepped from the car. Chicago Times-Herald. town todav wn: "Did you go to than is secured in tho Uock Island the show last night?" The registration will bo unusually largo this year on account of the national campaign and presidential election.

People who register now will havo that duty disposed of until next year unless they should happen to move in the meantime. C. F. Mead's new residence in Kansas City which had almost been complotod, was burned last week. The supposition is that the burning was the work of a tramp, who had been seen hanging about tho place the previous evening.

iningcar. A la carlo on nil cars-; 1 splendid lunch served on Colorado Mrs J. IS. Case received the news trains for JiO centH. Monday, of tho death of her father in Chicago last Sunday.

No Hrcak In he Continuity. "1 want you' to dismiss the Idea," said the eminent professor, "of the so called cliff dwellers being a prehistoric nud now extinct race of human beings. Thousands of their descendants are alive at tli is day." "That's so!" exclaimed an enthusias Wantkd: To trade for a few Excursions Via Santa Fe Iloule. To meeting of National Live Stock second hand bicycles. Frank Jaymes.

Association, Texas Ileal Fstato As tic student. "They live in flats." Clii- sociation, I'ort loxas, Jan. C. II. Koepke, who was succeeded cug0 Tribune Tho Enterprise lishermen were 10-IN, P.lDO.

if for roil ml trip. ales of sale Jan. Final re here yesterday and made a shipment of about three hundred pounds of turn limit, Jan. 27, F.IO0. fish.

ft AVIth Dull Pencil. The philosopher of the curbstone rises to remark that: The vulgnrest people on earth nre those who talk most of tho vulgarity of nt hers. When a woman says of another woman's hat, "It's a sight on her," she means she believes it would be becoming to herself. It Is only the married woman who says "Thank you" when you resign your seat In a street ear. The others lake it for granted.

Tho only difference between the average girl and the average widow is: The former Is consumed with curiosity; the latter has lost hers. Is it to be wondered nt that the look In a burglar's eye Is steely Detroit Free l'ress. Annual Convention, Western Implement Vehicle Dealers' As as county commissioner by 15. D. Fry, retires from tho office with a record of which anyone shou.d feel proud.

He has represented his district in an acceptable manner for tho past nine years and is to be congratulated on his public career. The street force and commissioner, Itnil Tlilnprn to Live- With. "These skvsernplng flats have knocked the stuMim; out of romance," said the young man. "Yes," said the oilier young man. "they have.

Fancy serenading girl who lives In the fifth story with a brass band and a megaphone!" Indianapolis Journal. instead of having to contend with sociation, Kansas City, Jan. I7-1S P. MM). for round trip.

Dates of sale and 17, question of grade today had a question of mud. 1000. Final return limit Jan. 20, P.IOU. Through Sleepers and Chair Cars To San Antonio via Milano.

Pull Tho city of Abilene should not be found dozing with such an unwelcome visitor as smallpox, only twentylive miles distant. Tho carelessness of people in regard to carrying of contagious diseases should be Krlvhtfnl Alternntlvp. "George Is nice fellow," mused man sleepers and freo chair cars leavo Strong City daily at II 1.1 a. m. via Santa Fe Route.

Absolutely no change of cars. An irreproachablo service Traill leaving Abilene at Vv'eather forecast: Rain turning to snow and much colder tonight. "Wednesday partly cloudy with colder in southeast portion. The rain started in quite early last night and lost no time in giving us a good soaker, It wili be good for the wheat, of course. The ice dealers don't cut much ice these days, but never mind, Mr.

Anderson will cut ice between 'his Arabella, "and looks splendid In his Knew lloime Lot. Mrs. Pratt (angrily) Oh, you think you know lot, don't you? Mr. Pratt (calmly) Well, I ought to, my dear. I've been In the real estate business nearly 30 years.

Chicago News. I'lnnnolnl mpnl. "What cold glances Wiggins gives you, Hilly." "Yes; he owes me and I owe him $1. He's mad because I don't pay him." Indianapolis Journal. lieutenant's uniform In spite of the fact that he lost 0110 of his arms in 10:20 p.

111. makes connections with borne in mind and suitable steps taken to keep the city out of danger. A "Waverly woman, so the Gazette says, who couldn't afford a new $.1 hat, went to the millinery store, saw Cuba. And Harry Is a nice fellow above mentioned train. Foh'ers, too, nit hough he Is nu ngeht for one of these hated trusts.

It Is a hard tickets and reservations may bo had thing to be compelled to choose be by applying to W. K. ltoberson, agent tween a one armed man nud un octo Abilene, Kansas. pus!" Chicago Tribune. The Rock Island Wall Map of th Itnre Cluince.

Spoiled by Kmlnenee. "Is your youngest child obedient?" "We got along all right with him until he took a prize nt the baby show." Chicago Kecord. Mrs. Links The paper says a west the latest styles, ent home, pounded her old hat half an hour with the rol -ing pin, stuck a turkey feather through tho band and wont to church the next Sunday tho envy of all rivals. Tho Raptist church held its annual business mooting Saturday.

Deacons Picker, (iibson and Nottorf wore re United States. Is tho best offered to tho public. It is very largo and specially adapted ern woman has a baby that has never cried In its life. Mr. Jove! I wonder how to school purposes.

ICvory teacher Aeme of Incredulity. You sny you take no stock In his she'll trade. New York "Weekly. promises?" and tho lirst of February. Shockey Landes have put in a new Holland Heater.

It is a groat fuel saver. The large Btore room can bo heated with about one half the expense necessary with only a stove. J. 15. Favor, our efficient chief of police, throw a couple of cheap cow-hoys out of this opera house Monday night.

They were sitting near (Jus Kubach and when they made too much noise he asked them to be quiet. They refused and then came the officor who transacted business with them at once. Dulilona Jenerolt y. 'No more than In a war rumor." Mrs. Ileiipeck It cost a great deal Chicago Post.

to keep me In the country all summer. Henpeek es. my dear, but you Very Adaptable. tained, and Mrs. L.

Strother was re-elected as organist, The Sunday school officers for the ensuing yoar are supt. Mrs. G. K. Gilluly, assistant (i.

It. Allen, secretary, Miss Jossie Thayer. know I never begrudged the money. Life. It IlennltH Abont the Snme.

Ah!" said the doctor. "Cable car, of Geography and every business office should havo ono. It will bo sent post paid to any address on receipt of fifteen cents in postage stamps or com. Address, John Sebastian, G. P.

Chicago, 111. San Antonio Through Sleepers. A'ia Santa Fe Route. First class Pullman sleeping car leaves Strong City daily via Santa Fo :l.1 a. m.

Train leaving Abilene ut 10 :20 p. m. makes connection. F'roe reclining chair cars on this train. For folders, rates and reservations apply to W.

K. Robertson, agont Abilene, Kansas. evidently." "No," replied the nmbulauco man football." Chicago Post. A Cilooin Center. II.

J. Hodge, secretary of the Western Implement Dealers' association, says that the reports to him indicate that the coming meeting meeting in Kansas City will be the largest in the history of the organization. The hardware and implement men have had a good year throughout this state and Oklahoma and nearly every firm will be "What a melancholy man Mr. GrooU Is." "Yes; he's Hamlet with the play left A special to the Kansas City Star cays: The announcement of the candidacy of L. G.

Iluinbargar, at present county superintendent, for the fusion nomination for state superintendent was formally made last week. Mr. Humbargar has been talked of for some weeks, and to be the choice of the Central and "Western Kansas teachers. out" Chicago Kecord. It was not a very large audience that greeted the Grosjean comedy The new board of trustees of the IH! Rex Rheumatic Cure Is not a medicine or drug to be taken internally, or liniment for outward application, but an appliance to ba worn that draws the uric acid from the blood.

It cures Acute, Chronic, Muscular and Sciatic Rheumatism, Neuralgia. Lumbago and Gout. It Never Wears Out, company at the ISonebrake last night. The play, "For Her Sake," was presented and each metubor of the company worked hard to do his "Now, nurse, I'm the noble knight Do you think you could bo the beauti part. Ella Grosjean, the star of the -county High School met at Chapman and organized Monday.

The new members, C. O. Scrafford and Dr. McShea were sworn in. John Goodwin was elected president, Mr.

Mun-sel treasurer and Dr. McShea clerk. The board allowed the usual bills, appointed the necessary coramitees for the year and adjourned. ful little maiden In distress of course, Master IMckl" Punch. Written guarantee given to refund money in thirty days if not entirely satisfactory.

KeDd two-cent stamp for little book tbat tolls the whole story. company, did the most creditable acting and is deserving of better support. "Brown's in Town" will BEX RHEUMATIC Box 14, Hartford, Cona Address be presented tonight..