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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-04-02

OFFICE OF TIE BOARD OF
STATE HOUSE COMMISSIONERS
Topeka, Kansas, March 81, 1869.
GEALED PROPOSALS will be received by
- the undersigned, at the office of the Sccre-
tdry OF State, Topeka Kansas, until : O'Clock
p. IN. on the 31>G day Of ADrii. ISi9.
all the Carpenters and Joiners labors and
material required for the interior finish of the
East Wing of the state Capitol Mt Topeka.
Plans will be OF file at the office Of the Sec
rotary of State after April It'll, 1860. and print
ed specifications therefor soon thereafter as
they can be printed
Bidders are required to accompany their bids
with copy of this advertisement, and also the
written guarantee of at least two responsible
persons who must be known to- the Board of
contract is awarded him. enter into Il good and
valid contract, with such sureties for the faith
ful performance thereof are required by the
Board of Commissioners.
The names of these sureties must be stated
in the bid, and il unknown to the Board of
Commissioners, the sutticiency of the security
must be certified tn by the collector of Intern
al Revenue in the district where the bidder
resides.
Bidders must be present at the opening of
the bids on the 2Ist day of April, 1863, and
must be prepared to enter ut once into Il con-
tract in ease an award is made.
Proposals will be received for the w hole job
complete, according to plans and specifications.
All bids must be sealed, endorsed, "Propo-
sails for Joiners Work on the Intrrior of the
care of the Secretary of State, Topeka. Kansas.
Proposals not conforming to the terms Of this
advertisement will NOT be entertained.
The right to reject any and all bids is re-
deem 1t for the interest of the State so to do
BY order of the Board of State House Com
missioncrs. j. G. HASKELL.
l4-l6 Architect and Superintendent.
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A Mr.. White, of Vermont, has recently
purchased 271 acres of land adjoining
the town site. He ig engaged largely
in raising blooded stock, at his home in
New England, and we understand his
son will conduct branch of the bust
ness here.
Mr.. J.T. O'Toole, of North Lawrence,
has also purchased of DIR. Tallman, oi
the same place, about one hundred
town lots. To these he has added 36O
acres of land in the immediate vicinity.
A school house is under contract here,
25x40, two stories high, which will ac-
commOdate two teachers and about one
hundred scholars. Twill cost $1,000.
About six miles from town bank OF
good coal has been opened, which sells
in town for eighteen cents bushei.
Good harness and shoe shops are es-
tabiished here, and Biessrs. Richmond
s. Harper are about putting up drug
store. Mr.. Tolford is the postmaster,
who also keeps large stock of mer-
chaIIdise. 1893
3 Altogether, the prospects of this town
are very flattering. Its large water
power, the beautiful and fertile country
around il, its close proximity 10 timber.
and the strong probability of one OF
more railroads passing through il, lead
us to think that this will not be classed
among the paper towns of Kansas.
.r.r. .-..te frr- ]. 8 II.
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THE MIRKk1s

ST.. LOUIS, March -FIour-Very
dnll, with only local demand; spring
super sold at $3.50, spring and fall ex-
ira S5.O0@6.50, do. Xxx S5.40@I so,
xxx to fancy ST.75@f0.25.
Wheat-Held frnlys and buyeFs
stand OFF; low prime TO strictly prime
red sold at $1.40@I .55, strictly prime
aud bulk white Sl.65, No. 2 spring sold
at SL.171I delivered.
Corn-Ffrm at 67@7ItGc for sacked,
60@63e in bulk.
Oats-Higher; 5S@61e.
Barley-Very little demand; small
sales of prime Minnesota at 81 90.
Rye-Heayy; Sl.25@1.26
Bacon-DuIl at 1870 for shoulders
1890 for clear rib, TIC for clear sides
Cattle-Better qualities of butchers
stock in good request; prices range al
4@715c for common 10 choice
CHICAGO. March 30.-Wheaf-No. ]
quiet; S1.1614 @I 20 for No. 2.
CorIl-More active: T@5se higher
sales of new at 54@551s c.
Oats-In good demand; 4 gle high
er; sales at 53@5414c, closing at 53@
5419c. ) ..,.1s s,..3
Beef Cattle-Active for best grades
S4.55@5.00 for common cows, S6,1211S
| (9G.621. for light to fair.
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FROM THE SOUTHWEST.

Mr.. John 10y, of Augusta, Butler
county, arrived here on "Wednesday,
and from him we learn the following
Items: a M
Grass is growing finely on the Wal
mt bottoms. Cattle are in fine condi-
tion--many of them ia good order
which have not been fed anything dur
ing the winter. -<
A man named John Watson had a
span of fine mares stolen a few days
ago, below Eldorado. He got track Of
the mares and thief, the next day, and
followed armed with n wcll-loaded
doublc-barreled shot gun. The next
evening lie came upon the thief and
mares in the brush on the Arkansas,
twelve miles above the mouth of the
Walnut. He gave the thief the con-
tents OF both barrels of his gun, which
killed him Instantly, secured his mares
and returned home.
Michael Mason died on "WEDNESDAY
last near Eldorado, very suddenly. He
was in the field at work, and feeling a
little unwell he went to the house, and
in less than an hour afterwards was q
corpse.
James Eckles, merchant at Eldora-
do, died a few days ago at Sycamore
fSprings, very suddenly. He was en-
gagged in hitching up team, and was
smoking pipe. Suddenly he took hi:
pipe from his mouth. remarking thai
the tobacco tasted singularly. He emp.
tied his pipe and drew his tobacco from
his pocket and took chew of it. II,
remarked that that also had queer
taste. Throwing his hand upon his
heart he exclaimed Il am Sick" and il
an instant fell dead.
Mr.. 10y is running the saw mill OF
Palmer Il Mather, at Augusta. The mil
is doing splendid business, saving
from $500 TO 1900 feet of lumber pei
day. The demand for lumber is SC
great that this mill cannot supply it
showing a healthy state OF improve
ment i'll that vicinity.
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ing Gas Pipes in the East
Wing of the State House
at Topeka, Kansas.
| CSEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE
- yed by the undersigned ut the office Of
! the Secretary of State, Topeka, Kansas, until .
o'clock p. II. Wednesday,,
The 2lSG day of April, 1s69.
| for furnishing and putting upcomplete Steam.
! Heating AppQratus and Gas Pipes for the East
Wing of the State Capitol, ut Topeka, Kan
| Bidders are required to furnish complete and
| expliit plans and specifications of the appa-
ratus they propose to put up--stating ratio Of
neanS surface 10 Sln ,, aona,,med "a
/ 1t must be of sufficient power and capacity
| to warm all the Rooms. and keep them at a
| season. and must be furnished and put up with
| in a reasonable time, and so that all portions
| concealed within walls may be ready to cover
and finish by the LIST of July. 1869, and must
| be entirely complete and ready to use by the
| 10th day Of November, 1869.
The contractor will be required to furnish at
! his own expense and risk one skilled man to
! have charge Of and run the apparatus from the
time it is ready for use until the LIST day OF
! March, 1870.
Bids will be made for the whole job com
plete, including every portion of the work
/ Payments in cash not exceeding 20 per cent
um of the contract price: will be made when
| the work is entirely complete, and the balance,
p per centum, will be retained until the eff
cheney of the apparatus has been tested and
found satisfactory during one whole winter
! season.
! Bids for Gas Pipes put up complete To be per
lineal foot of each size OF pipe, and so much
each (giving number) Of any other required de-
/ tails.
! Full Information respecting Gas Pipes, may
/ be had by calling upon the undersigned at
! Lawrence, Kansas, or by appointment. visit
/ ing the Building which is in such state Of
/ forwardness 10 furnish full data.
! ALI bids must be accompanied by the bond
! of at least two responsible persons in the sum
of 81, 900, that the bidder will, ifaward is made
to him. enter into contract for the faithful per-
formance of the same, with such Sureties are
required by law. The suffciency of this bond,
and of the sureties to the contract. to be certi-
fled to by the collector of internal revenue of
/ the District W here the bidder resides.
/ Proposals will he accompanied with the
names of the sureties for the contracts.
| Bidders are requested to be present, either i'll
person or by their agent, at the opening Of bids
on the 21st day of April, 1869.
| The right is reserved to the Board of State
House Commissioners to reject any and all bids,
if they deem it for the interest of the State to
do so.
| Separate proposals may be made for the heat
ing apparatus, and the laying putting up
gas pipes. ifso desired.
Proposals should be endorsed proposals for
! Heating Apparatus and Gas Pipes,'' and
must be addressed to the undersigned, care of
the Secretary of State, Topeka. Kansas.
By order of the Board of State House Com
missiOners.
y. g. HASKELL.
1+16 Architect and superintendent.
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CERTIFTcATE OF AUTHoRrTY.

To expire on the 18th day Of February, A. D
~ = 1870 &
/ lAS-s ~ Auditor of States Office
Topeka. Kan, March 1, 1S69.
~ Whereas, The zCouuectieut Mutual Life IN
surance Company of Hartford in the State Of
Connecticut, has filed In this ofiee sworn
statement of its condition, as required by sec
tinn Io4, Arficie Ii. Chapter %. Of the general
statutes Of the State OF Kansas of 1858;
Whereas, Said Company has furnished the
undersigned satisfactory evidence that 1t l.
possessed of at least one hundred thousand
dollars of actual capital invested in stocks, or
in bonds, or ia mortgages of real estate, worth
double the amount for which the same is mort
gagged, in accordance with section l05, of the
Whereas. Said Company. has fled in this
office, written instrument under its corporate
seal. signed by the President and Secretary
thereof, authorizing any agent or agents of said
Company, in this State, to acknowledge services
of process for and in behalf Of said Company,
consuming that such service Of process shall be
taken and held to be Yalia rs If sery ed upon
any ether State, and waving all claims or right
of error by reason Of such acknowledgements OF
service. -aszr - ttz-
Now, therefore. in pursuance of section 104
| of the aforesaid act. /. A. Thoman, Auditor OF
State for the State Of Kansas, do hereby certify
! that said Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance
Company is authorized to transact the business
of Life Insurance in this State. until the TWEEN
! ty-, Eighth day of February, In the year one
thousand eight hundred and seventy.
| In witness whereof, l have hereunto sub
| scribcd my name, and caused the seal of my
Office to be affixed, the day and year above
! written. A. THOMAN,
| s.g ....4 - H.. Auditor Of State.
W. L. EAsoN, State Agent. 14-16
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They are building church at Leroy.
The EpiscopaIians have coed church
at Burlington.
The Christians have several societies,
two cEurches and dead Universitr.
= The United Brethren laVe 8 nuInbee
ct Humboldt.
The N. E Chisrcf South is strongly
entrenched at Council Grove, and have
a good brick church.
The Congregationalists have organs
lied at nine different points; have
churches at Emporia and Geneva, and
have five good ministers in the field.
The NJ. +. Church las fourteen charg-
es. one hundred societies, thirteen traV-
cling preachers. thirty-two local preach
ers, three churches, and 1893 members
have churches under construction at
Burlington, Neosho Falls, Oswego, Che
tOpa, aud Labette City, lola, Humboldt,
Americas and Eureka, and have Col
lege at Hartford. Professor Chambers
in charge. and Methodism is alive and
growing all over the Emporia District.
Emporia is our only Station, and has
prospered greatly during the year. The
Elder also reports the growing cODdi-
ton of the church at Ottumwa, Leroy,
lola, Americas, Humboldt, OswegO,
and Chetopa, said Col. Horner had
lAIdAC OH nhS0UNC uPOn NOn aihNt
closed his very volunIinous report by
his grateful acknowledgment 10 God
for his favor and blessings during the
year.
We think Elder Rice makes some
mistakes in his figures in the above re-
port, making the population of some
counties and towns too small, aud 9TH
ers too large, but we will not contra
dict his statements, as lac knows better
than we do in regard TO many of these
towns and counties. Heis live, hard
working man, and Acknowledged ev-
erywhere as a sincere christian. No
man in the conferenc does more work
| or does il better.
The committee on statistics made the
| following report, which shows the con
! dition of the church IN the State:
1858 members, being all increase OF
1000; 80 deaths, decrease of 4 re.
ceived OH probation, 2, 100, increase, i16
, local preachers 1873, increase 80 admit.
! ted by baptism 43l, decrease of l61
! children baptised 3OS, decrease of IL
churches Il, increase OF IL value o
1 church property S1SU,9OO, increase S44,
I $50; parsonages 20, increase 2; value
$32, $780, increase $3,950-making a tota
increase OF nearly $4,000 in churci
property. Missionary collection il
! churches Sl,SS7 81, decrease of S7OG 80
same in Sabbath Schools, 1923 50
| Church Extension Society, S54S O5, de
decrease, S95 Is Tract Society, Sl29 %
increase, SlO 10 Bible Society, 1924 90
increase, S162 0S; Sabbath School Uniol
$40 IA, increase, 81 81. Officers ano
teachers, 1851. decrease, 40. Scholars
$3.50, increase, I,5l5. Volumes in libra
ries 1865, decrease, 404.
The committee OH Missions reported
the following appropriations for 1869:
/ Baldwin City District, SI,05t
| IeaVenwOrIh a.
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aHERIEFs SALE

DY virtue of an order OF sale issued from,
ID the District Court for lyon. county. Kan
fas, and to me directed, viii otter for sale
NJ public auction, at the Courthouse door.
in the town Of Emporia, in said county, on
Tuesday May 41h. 1860.
1t one O'Clock d. IN. of said day, the following
Described real estate, fo-wit: the southeast
quarter of sestion number thirty-siye Z 80 In
township number twenty 2al of range num-
Der twelve ~ in Lyon county. Kansas, tn be
4 Judgment in favor 81 Samuel Gates.
IsiFeR unGieg my. hand this lst day Of April
a. ID. 1852 m A. X. BANCROFT
HIS weighs. Sheriff Of Lyon Co.. Kass
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suEREEE,s SALE.

DY virtue of an order or sale issued from the
- District Court for Lyon county. Kansas.
and to me directed will offer for sale at pub
lie auction at the Courthou~e door in the town
of Elnporias in said county, IN
Tde~dsy, May 9Th, 1869.
at one O'Clock p. M Of said day. the following
quarter of section No. tweEty-six f36 }. and the
north half Of section No. twenty-five (2j). in
township No. twenty (2Ol of range No (1I).
in Lyon county. Kansas. to be sold a. the prep
erty 0f Eliznr +. GootEicll- ais. TO satisfy y
Judgment in favor Of Henry II Simpson and
W. A. Simpson
d. 1861 a. Il. BANCROFT.
1918 Sheriff Of Lyon Co., Kas.
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STATEMENT

OF the condition of the Connecticut Mutual
Life Insurance Company on the 3lSt day of De-
cember, y. d. 1868. made to the Auditor of the
State Of Kansas, in conformity with the laws of
said state.
First The name of the Company is the Con-
necticut Mutual Life Insurance Company, Ioca-
ted at Hartford, Conn.
CAPITAL.
Second. The amount Of its capital stock is
nothing.
Third. The amount Of capital stock paid up
in money. Being purely mutual it has no capt.
tai stock.
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NOTICE.

To al tclb0zb e NAN c05lceTH: . go
NOTkCE Is hereby given that Letters Of
IL administrator on the estate Of Joshua
White. deceased, hsNe been granted to tbs.
nadeFzigned by the tsysssEge Of the Probate
Court Of Lyon county, Kansas, dated the Esd
day of Deeem5eT. 4. D. 1aess AL persons have
ing claims against said estate are hereby no.
tied that unless they prese1s said claims uli1f-
IN enc year from the date Of said Letters they
may be precluded from the heueet q said eg-
tasPs and Is such claims be- not exhibited With
in three yeARsa from the date Of said letters,
fhey slazE be forever barred
80 sTE-esss $500 G. CAvENESS,
1S-i6 Administrative.
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New Advertisements.

1859, personally appeared GUY r. PHEEPs,
President snd ". s. o11ssrEAn, Secrefary o.
file ConuettieIl8 Mu41af LIS assurance Com
pany- and maes oatk tllss the foregoing state
mont BY them subscribed, Is . true, fail sad
nv. and exhibits, as far as ran be aecertaiTled
At this date, fbsaztuaI eeuaftion On the SIst day
GEO. S. GILMAN,
Notary Pubic in and for said CO. and State.
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great American medicine man did the
honors for the royal retinue. graciously
bowling, hat in hand, on every side, I'M
I'll wearied by his Excessive sondescen-
sion to this old monarchis people. 4
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County Treasurer's Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that will Offer
IN for sale, at my office i'll Marion Center,
Marion county, Kansas, the first Tuesday
of May next. and next succeeding days, sc
much OF each tract of land described below as
is necessary to pay the taxes and charges
thereon for the year 1868.
LEVI BILLINGS,
Treasurer Of Marion county.
Marion Center March 10 1863 I4-I7
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PRICE RAID CLAnis.-The Commits
sioners to audit the Price raid claims
meet in Topeka next Monday. All
claims must be sent to the Adjutanu
General at Topeka before the first OF
next May.
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County TTeasurer's Notice.

NTOTICE is hereby given that will offer
IN for sale, at my office in Eldorado, Butler
county, Kansas, ON the first Tuesday of May
next, and next succeeding days, so much of
each tract Of land described below as * nee
e-siry to pay the taxes and charges thereon
Tor the year 1868. HENBY MARTIN,
Treasurer of Butler county, Kas.
Eldorado, March "a, 1855. 1917
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We also have a large stock Of Hay knives,
'Grindstones, and Jangings, Picks, Mattox,
Hoes. Shovels. Spades, and many other articles
belonging to our trade too tedious To mention.
We buy in large quantities direct of tho manu-
faeturers, thereby saving the jpiber's eentInis-
sion, and ship in large quaptitieS, thereby So
curing lower rates OF freight; consequently can
afford to sell lower, and do a more legitimate
business than any house in Southwestern KAN
sas. Thankful to our friends for the large and
liberal patronage We have received heretofore,
we hope by close application to business and
low prices. to merit the continuance o. the
FRAZER & PEYT y.
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TWILL buy and sell lands, make collec-
w tions, pay taxes, take acknowledge
nIents, ETC., etc. 10y
A residence of twelve years in Kansas, a
thorough acquaintance with the country and
,-iose application to business are among the
guarantees offered.
Will take pleasure in showing strangers the
country. giving any information required
concerning the same. Inquiries by letter
promptly and reliably answered.
The follow ~ are among the list Of property
for which l aim agent:
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E. G. Duke, prf. Before Moves spieer.. j.
vs.. p. EmpOria Township.
NV. w Whitney. deft.l Lyon County. Kansas.
TIME said defendant, \. w. Whitney. will
i take notice that on the 18th day OF March.
ment in the above entitled cause for the sum
of $4,000; and that said cause will he heard at
the office Of said Justice, In Enporia, at one
o'clock p. M, April 81.
1915 Z. G. DUKE.
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State Of KansasI ffsR
Lyon county. So
n the District Court in and sGr said county
Nelson whittIesey. pi'n..I
JHwyatt. dert. ~
FEHHE defendant. j. Fl. Wyatt. Of the State Of
Il Missouri. whese special place Of residence
e unkHowBE 70 this plaiTItiE1 NfH tske notice
that the PlaintiG. Nelson Whltfeeey. Of the
county Of Lyon md State Of KansasF did on the
10Th day 81 March! A. d. 1850. fle his
petition in the District Court In and foF,azfi
eouRtyog Lyon against the said defendant ST
ting forth that said defendant - principal.
did execute and deliver. at Emp0ria ~ flse.
sOsh day Of Sept 1858. 20 one ArR. Z. TFasiz.a
certain PFomissory note fH the sum Of afz1.5o
payable On the list day OF December. 1883 which
note = e ndqr~ed By said piziuts9 az security,
and said noe WAS pztd D said d akk5ssE 8 -.
count ssa Of SID deSsRssat faillnE e Psz as he
ssaisst sals defeHdass f0r aid puSsE fsssslser
with interest from 4stsGiay a DessmBsr, slsee,
snd said defesdnEt ls hereby aes1fIes1 ssssse Ne
n required 20 appear and enstgeF sid psg9ston
on or before the 18th day Of hay, 10. ers4he
pelifaon VIII ae taken - true and tpdgaspt
rendered aeeefdingIy. H. c. CE0Ss
March Goth, isee. - ss1Ezs
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Z. Dix, ppG. In Distriet Court
-s VS.. for Lyon County,
nAVID ID. KRAMER. q nonresident Of
II the State Of Kansas. Il hereby notified that
he has been sued in the District Court for said
Lyon county. by the said e. Dix. and that said
Dix has fled his petition against him In said
District Court and that he must Answer said
petition on or before the 18th day Of May A.
Judgment rendered accordingly, against him
the said Kramer for the sum Of e750.e0 with
1858. aud the said Kramer Is further .asified
that an order Of attachment aud 9sIruikhsneflt
has been issued I'm this action. and that cae
George w. Lse has been sued with a notice OF
punishment and IL required 70 answer nj the
next term OF sid Court touching his inteht-
edpsss 20 said Kramer. and property belong-
ing to said Kramer under his control.
So RUGGLES & PLUMB,
14-1S =, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
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New Advertisements
Steers for Sale.

. - HEAD of three. four and five year old
CD steers for sale ut my place on Little
Walnut. ten miles southeast of Eldorado, But
II w S. PACKARD.
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So THOS. SINGER s
1 PTRsTmAss CUHsHITH.

Il prepared to DO any kind Of work N bis line
at Wright's Hardware Store, near the court
house, EnpcFia, Kansas. ~ oS-tfi.
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ass PAINTING. .sssir
HOUSE g CARRIAGE
- PAINTING s
Bone upon terms 10 suit All. Al cans prompt
IL attended 90 sEsE %. 4. EAULEs
I3-tf l Emporia, KAness-
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ASSETS.
Fourth. Amt of cash on
hand, in hands of ag-
entS and other persons
and in Bank S426 523.27 1896, 523 81
Real estate uuincIImb'ed l54, $50 90
u 4 al tI,.a
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TO CONTRACTORS.

Proposals for Heating and Lay.
ing Gas Pipes in the East
Wing of the State House
at Topeka, Kansas.
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TO CONTRACTORS.
CFgIcE OF TIE BOARD OF

Proposals for JOiners Work on Interior
ISfnte H0NSe.
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KANSAS, March 18th, 1869. 12-tf