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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1866-02-03
Notiea.

OBERT P. DIXON of parts unknown will
Ia take notice that Ellen Dixon did, on the
18th day of January, 1855, file her p t5ion against
him. and W. B. Dixon. in the office of the CLERK
of the District Court for Lyon county, Kansas,
setting forth that she married to said Rob
ert p Dixon on the 9Th day of October, 1865, in
the town of Emporia, Lyon county Kansas, and
that he did on the llth day OF October 1865,
abandon her without any carse therefor, and has
since wholly rel fused to provide for her support;
and that he did on the l0sh day of October, 1865,
IN order to defraul her of her marital rights
convey to ". Dixon an undivided one-half
interest in lot No. 65 on Commercial street in the
town of Emporia, Lyon county. Kansas, that said
conveyance as without consideration and wa 3
made for the purpose aforesaid, and that said
". b. Dixon knew that said conveyance was ms (
for the purpose aforesaid. and asking that said
conveyance may be 81 a side as against her ust
rights, and that she be drcreed said on half in
terest said lot alimony, and that said Robert
r Dixon is required to answer said petition on
or before the 24th day o f March 1866
r. NJ. RUGGLES,
~ Attorney for Ellen Dixon.
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PROPOSALS.

THE undersigned desire sealed proposals for
L the mason aad woodwork conf Jointly or sep-
nrately, including materials, of stone school
house; for school district No. 4, Lyon county.
The house to be 20x30 feet; story 10 feet in the
clear; walls = feet thick, on a suitable hard
stone foundation; with hard stone support
through the middle of the building for sleepers;
three IL ght windows each side, glass IOx
10 inches: two doors in the front of the build
ing, Oft Sin. 3 it, The pitch of the roof and
Rinker school house, in district No 90 Propo-
s"ls to be made on or before Feb. Doth. 1866, and
sent to Oliver Phillips. Waterloo; where plan
of the seating, and other details of the building
may be seen. The building to be conn leted by
July lst. 1856 The payment to be $500 90 in
cash on the completion Of the building, and the
balance to be in school district bonds, payable
$4,000 yearly.
The right to reject any or all proposals is re-
served. D. ". APPLEBY,
j. B. 7 AYLOR,
OLIVER PHILLIPS,
District Board.
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MORE CHANGEs I'VE call the attention of our
readers to the new advertisement of F. c. Eames
Wholesale and retail dealer in Quecnsware, glass
ware, DC. Leavenworth, Kansas. Mr.. Eames is
successor to the late firm of Thompson & Eames
andis prepared to do large trade and give en- .
tire satisfaction in both quality and cost ofgoods
Afro, attention is directed to the New foundry
and machine irm of Wilson. Estes & Fairchild
late Wilson 4 Estes. These gentlemen have
made large additions to their business and now
have better facilities for manufacturing and re-
pairing than ever before. Parties having machin
cry to be repaired or manufactured can depend
on having it done promptly at the shops of Messr.
Wilson Co, Leavnworth Kansas
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CHASE COUNTY We publish this week the
proceedings of the Board of County Commission
ers of Chase County. This cognty is suscepti-
BILE OF large population, and IS fast increasing
in prosperity and wealth. It's financial condi-
ton is exceedingly favorable, and a continue
ton of its present careful and economical man
agement will econ place it On as favorable q
footing as any county in the State. Large ad-
diiions have been made to its popula ton during
the past fall and there is yet room for more, with
some Of the finest lands in the State to place
them on.
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Notiea.

n ATHERINE BARRETT, of Rock county,
~ in the State of Wisconsin, is notified that
1866. file his petition in the office of the Clerk
of the District Court for Lyon county, Kansas,
setting forth that he was. on or about the 10th
day of March, l84i, ut the county Of Tioga, and
ing that the said Catherine Barrett has been
wilfully absent frt m him for more than one year
last Past, and asking that he may be divorced
from her, and that she is required to answer said
petition on or before the 18th day OF March. 1866
R. II. RUGGLES,
9-3-8 Attorney fer Plaintiff
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SUFFRAaE.-Deeidedly the largest audience of
the season was in attendance to hear Mrs. Slo-
Gums lecture on the above question, spilled to
the fair eek. A large turnout of ladies were Ill
attendance, and we believe they were richly
paid for being there. As did not reach the
hall until near the close ofthe lecture we are net
prepared to give good account of it as we
wOnld wish but judging from the complimen.
tary remarks made IN regard to it, the subject
was well hSndled, and studied with con sidera-
bic cnre.
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GASES
Treated Successfully.

TAKE this method of informing nv friends
/ and the public generally. that have opened
an Office at my store room, on Commercial
street, between Messrs. HursFs and HallbeFg's
stores, where am prepared to treat all
Old Chronic Diseases,
Sach as Liver Complaints, Diseases of Women
and Children. Serofula, Ulcers. Tuners, "Kansas
Scratches" Sore Eyes, and all Private Diseases
of every description. T22
Consultations strictly prio4te.
Teeth extracted, aud chlOrofOrm administer
ed il desired.
hope twenty-threr years practice an an ex
perience in the army will be sufficient recon
mendation. J. T. NEWTON.
EmpOria, Dec. %, 1861
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Einal Motto

NOTICE ishereby given to all parties inter
IN ested, that the following list of lands and
tiwn lots sold for the taxes Of 1862 will be deed
ed to purchasers, unless redeemed on or before
the seventh day of May, 1866
j. Q. FRAZER,
Treasurer of Lyon county.
1r ps' ooHsHz E 3ss'aE T E91 at 1866
JACKSON TOWNSHIP.
Owner. Description T. R. Amt
Musgrove, s. : % of Nv y I9 Is SI7.30
WATERLOO TOWNSHIP
Unknown. " % ofswL IS II Is 1890
PIKE TOWNSHIP.
Liddle, Andrew. acres of s Il Section IL
Township Range 10. commencing at the
corner of certain piee eof timber owned by Ro. s
Thomas, thence north 5 chains and 10 links.
thence east chains and II links, to Cotton wood
creek, thence down said creek 5 chains and I9
LIKE, thence west TO starting point $50
ENPoEIA Town SITE.
Blair, R. F. lot 43 merchants street. $40
9-6-9.
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8-5O-tf

". o. K. Cone, successor to Gone d Reid
United States Military Attorneys, Lawrence,
Kansas. Exclusive attention given to the col
lection of War Claims; with the experience of
three years and half, success is guaranteed er
the adjustment Of Militory Claims, both simple
and complex.
Address, W. o. K. CoxE,
S74-tf Military Attorney.
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AasEssED.-The Normal School Boarding
House Association have made the assessments
on the ca ial stock subscribed 10 the association.
/ is to be paid in instGlments of % per cent
first one due February ist, the remainder on the
first of each month until all is paid. The amount
subscribed thus far is $4,000, and it is hoped
that every one will meet theic payments prompt
ly so that no delay may be had in the prosecution
of the work now under contract.
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ly lighted, and Trask was again free; the chain
in pile beside him, th e locks unlocked, and ev-
erybody more eonfounded than ever. The ex
periments we're deemed satisfactory by all, so that
no further tests were made. The only question
that remained was. what is it 2 Mr. Trask says
it is his WILL. SPiritualists say spirits. we say
don't know. However it is a curious affair and
might make weak minds believe in most any
thing of q supernatural kind. We content our
selves with asking. what is it,
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DURFEE HO US E.
Cor. New Hampshire and Pipckney sts.,
LAWRENCE, KANSAS.

A. SKINNER, Proprietor.
This fl st-class Hotel is pleasantly situated on
the bank Of the river commanding beautiful
view of nearly the whole city. and is convenient
to the Post Ofics, Express Office and to ths bus
mess part of this city,
The Proprietor has thoroughly repaired and
newly furnished his houre in the best possible
manner, with view to the accommodation of
the public.
NIB Stages leave this house daily for all
parts OF the State. Travellers wishing to take
the stages or cars will ind great advantage in
stopping at this house s-4s-6m
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1866-02-03
]. E. BRYAN. AGENT.
The People of Southwestern Kansas.

The People Of Southwestern Kansas,
When visiting Lawrence for the purpose of buy,
ing goods. will find it greatly to their advantage
call at my store before making their purchases.
My STOCK. particularly in
LADIES FINE DRESS GOODS, FANCY
GOODS, GOODS FOR MEMS WEAR,
CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES.
is not surpassed by any in the State. and ,oiH be
sold as louo l.. BULLENE,
Lawrence, Oct ,ber l, 1865. Iv
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1866-02-03

TEMPORAL The weather has been exceeding
~ fine during the past week. Under the Warm
influence Of the sun the snow and ice has
tiry disappeared and the streams in consequence
have taken rise. The Ncosho could not be
forded for several days.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1866-02-03

ScHooL LANDs-By reference TO our advertising
cOlumnsit will lie that the Treasurer offers
a large amount of school land for sale. Som Of
them are The best lands in the county, and this
opportunity affords q rare chance fcrthose who
desire good farms to purchase; and at better
than can be expected Of private individuals or
spectators. Parties Nishirg to locate in Kansas
the coming spring. cannot do better than pur,
chase some of these lands
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1866-02-03
JONES * STUTSMAN,
Merchant and Military Tailors

IL Delaware, near Main street,
LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS.
We keep large stock of Cloths, Cassimeres.
Vestings Furnishing Goods, etc., and are deter
mined not ts be Outdone in any respect by any
house in the State. Particular attention paid to
Military work s-49Iv
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IT He amount of ten per cent on the apital
4 stock of the Union Pacific Railway South
ern Branch (of one million doilars) having been
subscribed, the Corporators hereby give notice
to the stock holders to meet at EnIPoria, on the
18th of Feb, 1866, at o'clock, P. NJ for the pur-
pose of electing a board of Directors of said
Company. j. H. WATSON-Pres't
P. B MAXSON-Sec. Pro tenn.
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For Sale.

T hereby offer at private sale the following prop.
L erty: One span of horses and har ness, with
n bran new wagon, sheet and bows all com plete
and in perfect order. Two good saddle or
draught horses, perfectly kind and ge ntIe; ais 10
two year old colts. The above stock is in good
condition, and will be sold cheap for cash Can
be seen at anytime Mt the Empora Livery Stable
9-4tf JACOB A CAREY
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To Whom it Nav Concern.

NOticeis hereby given, that, all persons know
ing hemselve indebted to me-payment thereo
to be made in either cash or produce-are request
ed to come forward and settle before the lst day
Of February, 1866 W.T.. SODEN.
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etraYed.

Il ROM the subscriber, one bay mare, four
Il years old marked by two eallous Jumps on
the back. where the saddle rests. A liberal re-
ward will be given for the return of said animal
to me, or information OF hon wheroa bouts.
go If j.. A. CAREY.
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rows AND COUNTRY.

ErAKED-Jacob, the man who keeps the
Livery Stable, has me of the best outfits in the
west. Parties desiring drive can always be
accommodated.
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Rntes ID AdverIising:

All % and TRANSIENT 10 cents inc for nrsi
insertion and cents each subsequent insertion.
ons year ninety dollars SIX months MY
thrs. aonth thirty Half column year, Nifty
doars; ak months thirty dollars three months twenty dol
ars Quarter year doarsi ak months
assu dol srs three months dollars Eighth column one
year afteadoars; months eight dollars three months
Avs dollars.
Business Cards. Of i've lines lss q lins
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1866-02-03
LuMRERI LmMRER u

l have on hand and for sale, a selection of all
kinds of lumber. CSe' ut my residence, next to
the Christian church, and examine.
S45.tf ]. 4. HUNT
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James Means is erecting a new dwelling hORse
on Merchants street. The present demand for
dwellings,, coupled with high rents. should IN
duce the building of several houses before spring.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1866-02-03
VIII. M. HAzELTINE, & co
OF THE
EASTERN BAKERY.
Are still in the field and are selling all kinds
good in their line
AS CHEAP AS THE CHEAPEST,

w E Do NOT DEEM IT NECESSARY TO
say more; those who know US will attes.
the truth of our assertion. We only ask con-
tinuance Of those favors so beautifully bestowed
heretofore, and promise our whole efforts in your
behalf, knowing that an apPreeiatiye public will
reward for so doing.
And to eur country friends we would say that
we will endevor at al times to pay the HIGH
EST MARKET PRICE for your PRODUCE;
and in return will try to make it for your inter.
est to buy your Groceries of US.
And we do hope, through the kindness of our
friends, TO be able to builn up trade that will
be an honor to our name a I'd benefit to the
public; knowing, ns we d. our facilities for
buying goods are inferior to &c, and superior
to many. Feeling Confidential wewill be able
at all times, Providence permit ito make it to
your interest TO call on US before RELEASING els
where, We are. respectfully.
WIN. NJ. HASELTIHE d co.
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Merchant Tailoring

Everybody who wants good suit of Clothes
made to order, IN the latest style should not fail
to go to R. JONES d CO., in the new Eldridge
House block, LAWRENCE, Kansas
u They also keep good supply of Furnish
ing Goods. S-4S "
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WE Would. is provided We could, take
q few loads of wood subscription. Several
have promised to furnish US with this necessary
article and we would hint at the present as being
an excellent time to do
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Taken Up.

the subscriber, living four miles and half
I'D northeast of Emporia, on Plum creek one
black and white sPeckled heifer suppose G to be
about tyo years old. The owner is requested -
prove property, pay charges. and take her awav.
ROBERT G. GILMORE.
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MARISTEn

On January 2ist, the residence of Rev. G.
c. Morse, Mr.. JAMES O'DELL, to Miss MARTHA
L0NEY.
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SHERMAN HOUSE,
LAWRENCE, KANSAS.
LASHER & GOBLE, PRopR1EroRs.

y @7-4H-' I1OEIsLE LOFsS.
This fine Hotel is now complete. and furnish
ed throughout with everything necessary for the
comfort and convenience of its guests. The
FroPrietOrs assure the travelling public that no
pains or expense will be spared to make this
House second to none in the Western country.
" Stages leave this House daily for all parts
of the State. sss-,f
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Probate Notice.

State of Kansas, County Of Lyon, gs
4 LII persons interested in the estate of Peter
IA EikenberrY, deceased, will take notice that
potion has been filed in said court, praying
for an order to sell the real estate Of said licensed
to pay The indebtedness of said estate; that said
petition is set for hearing in said court on Mon
day the ID day of April next, and that unless
good cause be there and then shown why said
prayer should not be granted an order will be
made for the sale Of the real estate in said pet-
ton described as follows, to witt Thirty acres of
the N. E. quarter of N. W. quarter of section No
90, township 10. range 10; also five acres in the
N. W. orner of the N W quarter Of section 20.
township 10, range 10; also thirty-ei ght acres of
the N. w. quarter OF the N. W. quarter of section
90 township 10, range 10 in the county of Lyon,
or so much of the same as viii pay the debts of
said Peter Eikenberry, deceased
ALVA TOWNSEND,
Administrator.
TIMOTHY MoINTIRE, attest
Probate Judge, 9-2-7
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Notice to take Dispositions.

Notice to take Dispositions.
VS.. for Lyon county,
Petition for Alimony
w E. EVANS the above named defendant is
w hereby notified that the said N argarst
Evans plaintiff, will proceed to take the deposi-
tions of witnesses to be used on the trial of this
action at the Office of Frederick Weaver, ESQ, a
Justice of the Pace for Indiana county, Penn
sylvania, In the town of damon dsville, county
of Indiana and State of Pennsylvania, on the
5th day of March, 1866, between the hours of 8
o'clock A NJ, and o'clock P. NJ, Of said day
with authority adjourn from day to day till ell
such depustions shall have been taken.
Dated this Goth day of January. 1865.
r. N RUGGLES,
9-5-7 Attorney for Plaintiff
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
For Sale

One yoke of well broke oxen, and 40 tons OF
choice upland hay. Inquire of
II. G CROSS.
S-5O-H Emporia Kansas.
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Farm for Sale.
III ACRES.

4ING three miles Southwest Of Neos DO
IL Rapids, Lyon county Kansas, containing
III ACRES.
ten of which are good timber, and 100 of good
bottom land; 100 acres under good fence. mostly
of boards, s. acres in cultivation. Good hewed
log house with frame kitchen; two good wells of
water, good log stable; good. frame granary 25
feet square; 100 bearing peach, and 100 growing
apple trees, good stock yard and shedding for
100 ca tie. The above proprty wilIbe sold cheap
for cash. GODFREY SOHW ARTZ.
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PAUL BECK
HAS just got his large Stone Shop compile
L a ted. aud is nov running two fires, and
will have another up shortly. He Is now ready to
do everything in the blacksmithing line BE viii
ron wagons, Buggies and Plows Shoe Horses
Mules. and Oxen. Shop, corner of Fifth Ave
rue and Mechanic Street.
Empsria. Dee. la 1854 9sS1y
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Valuable Racaints For Sale.

Receipts for making the following articles will
be furnished at the extremely low prrce of 81 90
for the lot, or 50 cents for any two of them:
Honey, Ink. Indelible Ink, Hard and Soft Soap,
Vinegar, Paint
Enclose money in letter, and get them by
re. urn mail
Address J. E. BRYAN, Agent.
Council Grove, Kansas.
u We assured the articles can be made
from the receipts, cheaper than they can be
bought anywere.
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Ute Gmpuria 0etrs.

ISSUED EVERY SATURDAY,
II THE NEWS BUILDING. EMPoR1A, KANSAS Al
TWO DOLLARS "A EBAR-
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-07-25
Prospectus.
A, H. IsAACsON,
Secretary Of Stockholders

The FIRST NATIONAL CHEMICAL WORKS COM
PANY OF LOUISIANA is organized for the purpose If
disabling fat Pine Wood by process and for the
sale Of the products realized heelrom There is produoed
from OSE CoRD dibt led say 20 gallons Spirits rurpe
tine, 50 gallons Oil LOO gallons Pyrogneuus Acid gui,ous
Alcohol ~ barrels Pitch Rcsu barrel Tar 5000 fee.
Illuminating Gas superior made from coal and 80
bushels Charcoal This Incredible though may appear to
some Is nevertheless expect to exceed the
quantity of some OF the above the fat Pine 80
abundant in this section The process sp pie and Of o,n
pAravely trifBg eNpense the articles produced are ALI
marketable and by the Chemists in tbi
country altogether superior to those PRODUCED il, tl 1
way.
The is patented rights are sold the dlersnt
States for certain number cords which number can ha
distilled daily for seventeen years during the existence Of
the patents The state Of Louisiana hs right to dlgu
hity cords per day when paid or fer that length of time
Machinery is In Of for this Company to
dist ten cords day portions which viii be- here very
SOON and we have than enough subscribed to pay for
the right etc, for that wish to secure tho
control OF the Whole due the STATE viz ahy cord
works and have therefore reopsned our books for ubscr
tons for that amount
The capital stock is s6OOOO hundred shares of $1,000
each The Stakeholder has the advantage Of only being re-
qured to pay his proportion towards the works now
being erected
In connection with this would tht from the great
demand for these work in other States length of
time necessary in their are quite confident
that the profits arising from the cord works operation
will entirely Tor the additional works fast as they can
be furnished If this the stockholders wiz only
be called pay the original the Zen cord
works
Fifteen per cent Of their subscription Is repaired to DO
deposited with the Secretary Of the Company time Of
and ten cent will be called upon tho
completion and successiu operation Of the works.
Unlike petroleum and ether mining operations this Ia NOT
speculative or uncertain but, without any doubt will pay
larger profits on the Investment than any other this
country To prove that it Is certainty to call par
cuaE attention to the fact that before dollar of money
h paid over for the works. good substantial brick are
proof buildings will be erected all the machinery o the most
perfect description requisite carry business intro
duoed and put in practical operation complete sasfao
ton of every shareho der AS the company salts
ted by ocular demonstration that the above products arc
produced stated the buildings machinery the price for
which included in the sale of rights turned the
company and the money paid and NOT until then.
We call the attention Of capitalists and those limited
means, to the opportunity thus offered making safe
md very profitable investment.
7. JEFF. HALL, President.
Ofios-No. CsrondeIet street.