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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03

WHIsKEY.-SOme weeks ago we stated
posed to open whiskey store in this
place. He did so, and we are told has
been selling the stuff ever since. On
Tuesday he was arrested on complaint
of Frank Schmidling, and had jury
trial before F. G. Hunt, Esq. 1t was
proven that he had sold whiskey on
three different occasions. The jury, af-
ter brief absence, returned verdict
of guilty, and the Justice fined him $50
and costs.
We are sorry that Mr.. Bromwell has
undertaken this business in Emporia.
We should like to see him prosper here
in any honorable business which he
might engage in, and we are satisfied
our people would be pleased at his sue
cess under proper circumstances. Our
people are almost unanimously opposed
to whishey shops. In fact, we have
never known a stronger temperance
community. They will not submit to
have our streets disgraced by whiskey
shops if they can help it. They have
succeeded heretofore in keeping them
out. AT two or three village elections
the subject of licensed saloons has been
made an issue, always with majority
of four-fifths on the side of temperance.
We don't think any man ought to come
in and try to trample the almost unani-
nous sentiments of the public under his
feet, for the sake of little money. If
he persists in the effort we hope he may
be made to feel the seVerest penalty OF
the law. Money is a good thing to
have, but the virtue of the community
is better. 1t is claimed that whiskey
has been sold here to be used for tip
ping purposes. We do not know
whether this is so or not. If it is, let
the violator of the law, who ever ne is,
be brought to justice. We know there
are men who will have liquor at what
ever cost, but our theory is that it will
be infinitely better to put them to the
trouble of sending away for it, than il
will to expose our youth and those who
cannot govern themselves to the evils
of intemperance by putting the bottle
under their noses. We sincerely hope
that Mr.. B. will consider the best well
fare of our people and desist at once
from the sale of whiskey. If he will
do this we know the community in
which he has cast his lot will desire his
success and prosperity.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03
TO TOWNSHIP ASSESSORS.

In order the better to comply with
the requirements of Gov. Harvey, ex-
pressed in his circular published in this
paper, and furnish him with reliable and
complete statistics of our county, 1
would request the Assessors of the sew
eral townships to meet me at the Court
House in, Emporia, on Wednesday,
Sept, 18th, to compare notes and agree
upon a report for our county. By lit
tie exertion in collecting facts before
the meeting, each Trustee will be able
to form a very correct estimate of
crops, &C., in his township; and by con-
sultation we will be enabled to make
an intelligent and creditable report
Amy information from farmers or
others will be of great benefit to the
Trustees, and will be thankfully receiv-
ed. A. r. BANCROFT,
Trustee, Emporia Tp.
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mO.P. HOUGHEON. q

Us o. p. HOUGTIFON, of the firm of
Newman & HoughtOn, would respectfully in
form his old customers and friends, and the
public generally, that he has purchased the in
terest of 1. D. Fox in the establishment of Nc
MILAN & Fox, No. 12S Commercial street. I
shall take equally as much pleasure in selling
groceries and wooden goods at my new place
of business as did in measuring calico at my
former place.
1 have decided, after deliberate considera-
tion, that city life in Emporia, surrounded
by SO many congenial spirits, is preferable to
herding Texas cattle on the frontier. 1888
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES s,IRc,c,,. Z

oUsWoUND-DTFPIcULT SURGICAL OPP
ERATIoS.-on Wednesday, about noon, Clay
whitford, boy 10 years OF age, and an APP
prentice in this Office, seriously and almost
MORALLY wounded himself with a pocket
knife. He was on his road to dinner, when,
near the new bank of Riggs & Co., a dog
ran at him. Being in playful mood he
sprang at the dog to see him run He had
taken his knife from his pocket for the pur-
pose of cutting his nails, and had it in his
hand when he jumped off the side walk at
the dog. In throwing his hands down he
ran the blade of the knife into his right leg,
inside. about half way between the thigh
and knee, cutting the femoral artery. OF
course excessive bleeding ensued. He start
ed for the Office and by the time he reached
it, the loss Of blood had been so great as to
make him faint and weak Among the
crowd who rushed to the Office to see what
was the matter, one, Mr.. j. r. Flock, OF
Burlington, had the presence of mind to ap-
ply his thumbs forcibly to the cut artery
and succeeded in partially arresting the flow
of blood. The boy would undoubtedly have
bled to death in less than two minutes. DIR.
n. ID. Jones, his brother-in-law, being alb
SChO ~ AAAc OAASC5 L1lDDcn Od-
cobs were Immediately summoned. They
at once stopped the bleeding by means OF
the tou'1iSuIet. Clay was then carried to the
residence of DIR. Jones, where, fortunately
he had a mother and sister. DIR. Chapman,
for several years professor of anatomy in
Miami College, at Cincinnati, and said to be
one of the best surgeons in the West, hap
pened to be visiting here and was sent for.
The finding and tying of this artery is said to
be very difficult surgical operation, espe-
cially after the patient had lost so much
blood, as it involved further cutting of the
leg. DIR. Hibben informs us that in prac-
tice of eighteen years he has never seen a
wound similar to this. At the request OF
the other physicians DIR. Chapman perform
ed the operation, which is said to be more
difficult than amputation. After admins
tering chloroform, a cut of some four inches
was made, and the artery taken mp and tied.
The physicians present all praise the
skillful and easy manner ia which DR..
c. performed the difficult operation. AT
last accounts Clay was doing well. We fear
he has wound which will injure him for a
long time, as the main artery of the leg is
rendered useless for life. We sincerely SYM
pathise with him in his affliction, because
he is in every way a very worthy and indus
trious boy. We hope we shall see him in
THE NEWS Office again soon.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03

SOMETHING NEw.-In this age of i'm
provement and progress, almost every
day brings something new. Among
other new things Newman s. Houghton
have just received from New York a
splendid stock of carpetings, mattings,
oil cloths, table covers, &C., which the
ladies of Emporia and vicinity are par
ticularly invited to call and examine.
A full line of dress and fancy
goods will be opened in few days.
Also large and carefully selected stock
of hats, caps, boots, shoes and clothing
Please call and see our goods and prices
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03
Trustee, Emporia TT

We will soon issue four real estate
papers from this Office. EmpOria will
then send abroad at least 10000 real es-
tate papers per month, and sometimes
$4,000. Besides these, she will send out
from 1000 to 5000 copies, per month, of
the Kansas Educational Journal and
EARoRIA News and in addition to these
she will soon have another weekly pa
per. Does anybody know of any little
town that beats this on weekly and
monthly publications. We have an idea
that u few more real estate papers might
do well here also a couple more week
lies. If Emporia's light don't shine it
won't be the fault of her citizens.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03

FLOWER QUEEN.-We neglected, in
our last, to say anything about the
Flower Queen, which was given to our
public three nights last week. It is
needless to go into details, or mention
the names of those particularly deserv-
ing. Suffice it to say, that these con-
certs were all musical entertainments
of the highest order, and the perform
ances throughout reflected credit on all
connected with them, and especially on
the leaders.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03

H. ". Bundrem has just completed a
large brick addition to his new saddlery
and harness building whichh will oc-
cupy for manufacturing purposes. He
will soon move his establishment to the
building which is now occupied by
T. G. whitley. He will then have, with
the new addition, the largest saddlery
and harness building to be found in
Southern Kansas, and will have it fully
stocked. The erection of the new bull
ding will give him the entire front fol
sale and store room Due notice will
be given when the change is made.
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Observation-Disclosures OF THE PEo-

EMPORIA---ENTERPR OF THE PEG
PIE.
COL Tyler, who lately visited this place,
writes his impressions OF the town and country
to the Manhattan STANDARD, as follows:
AS we had anticipated, we found Emporia
from the nearest railroad station, the city al
ready contains population OF not less than
2,OOO, and that number is being constantly in
creased by immigration and otherwise. All
the various kinds of business essential to town
and country are well represented here and the
people appesr healthfui, cheerful, enterprising
and prosperous. The schools and the church-l
es are well sustained, and the city paper-THE
EMPORIA NEwS-meritoriouSly commands the
liberal support not only of the city and county,
but OF the counties adjacent, all of which il
ably represents. When the varions railroads
now projected and in process of construction
TO and from Emporia are completed, this
young and growing town must become one of
the largest, handsomest and best cities Of
Southern Kansas. And yet ii strikes US that
IN point Of location and natural advantages,
Emporia Is not more highly favored than your
own beautiful ManbattasI, and that should the
former excel the latter in growth, progress
and prosperity. the true cause for it viii not
be found in the possession of any superior
natural advantages by the former over the
latter city.
Nature, we admit, contributes largely to the
growth and progress OF towns and cities; but,
after all, are inclined to believe that in this
country they are mainly built up and pushed
forward by Daea-actiye, energetic, enterpris-
ing, public-spirited MEN.
The public spirit and enterprise Of the peo-
pie of this city and county have already Sc
cured the beginning Of the construction OF two
railroads through the county and TO Emporia.
Still other roads to and from the city are pro-
jected, and we venture the prediction that the
same spirited people which are building the
former roads will build the latter one also.
The fruits of this enterprise are already be-
ing manifested here. The towns Of the county
are growing, new buildings are springing up
on every hand. vacant lands are being enclosed
and cultivated, the products of the country
arc being largely and rapidly increased, bust
ness of all Kinds is becoming more extended
and remunerative and the people of all grades
and classes are more prosperous and happy.
And all this only in anticipation Of the rail-
roads, and of the great advantages they will
enjoy when the roads shall become tangible
realities.
tits clearly evident that this city and county,
like another city and county in Kansas of
which we love TO think, only requires the
cheap and plentiful marketing and travelling
facilities which competing railroads furnish,
to enable them to make the most rapid adj
vancement in the pathway Of progress and
| DrOsDeritV.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03
nrPoRrANr MATTER.

Mr.. Bancroft, Assessor for Emporia
township, suggests meeting of the
Township Trustees of Lyon county, at
Emporia, on the 18th inst, to further
the objects of Governor Harvey's cir
cular, published to-day. We hope the
suggestion will meet with the approval
and active cooperation of the other
assessors. Our farmers should render
all the assistance in their power by send
ing in to their respective township as
SCISSORS such statistics as they can.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03

We had the pleasure, this week, of
meeting the father, mother and sisters
of our fellow citizen, Prof. H. b. Nor
ton. They seem to be much pleased
with Kansas, and say that in all crops
we are far ahead of Illinois, this year.
We hope they will have pleasant Wis
it among our people, and we shall not
be much surprised to hear they have
concluded to become citizens of our
State.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03
Timber for Sale.
FINAL SETTLEMENT

NOTICES hereby given to all parties inter
IN ested, that the undersigned, administra.
tor Of the estate OF John B. Bancks, late Of
Lyon county, deceased, intends to make fnal
settlement Of said estate, at the next term Of
the Probate Court to be holden at Emporia on
the 1st Monday in October next.
j. r. SWALLOW,
Admir- of the estate of John b. Bancks, decd.
Sept. I'd, 1869. 1888
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03

Post & Co., the contractors on the
railroad between here and BurligtOn,
are doing their work rapidly. The grad
ing is nearly completed to the Cotton
wood, and gangs of men are working
both ways from Hartford. We hardly
knew these gentlemen were in our midst,
when we heard that they had got the
grading half done between here and
Hartford. Post & Co. are cuisines" all
nvaP
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03

We had call this week from T. T.
White, of Marshalltown, Iowa, a friend
of our new fellow-townsman, w. w.
Williams. Mr.. White is pleased with
Emporia, and bought q lot on which he
will soon build and engage in the mar
bic business.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03

The Lawrence Journal has been blow
ing good deal about large pears, and
mentions one that measured liz inch
es in circumference. o. Y. Hart of this
village has one growing in his garden
that measures II inches in circumfer-
ence. We had not thought of mention
ing this as an extraordinary production
of our Neosho soil, had not the Journal
made such blow about its small fruit.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03

Alex. Blackburn, who has been a res
ident here for about a year, and who
had charge of our district school for
some time, has gone to Butler county to
open up and improve farm. Mr.. b. is
an intelligent go-ahead gentleman, an
active christian, and will be an aequisi-
ton to Butler county. May prosperity
attend him.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03
Through Tickets East.

ALL AHBOARD.-Hank Lowe is Ticket
Agent for all points East. Persons desiring
through tickets over any of the railroad lines
will find it to their advantage to consult
Mr.. Lowe. The stages are now making close
connections with the railroad at Carbonate,
and by buying through tickets here there is
no necessity of any delay in travelling to any
point East, North or South. Office on Com.
mercial street. 31-tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03

o. P. Houghton has bought out the
interest of 1. d. Fox in the late store of
Mcmillan & Fox. The new firm may
be found at the old room near the court
house, with heavy stock, and always
ready for business.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03

Mrs. William Duguid sent us plate
of the incest and whitest honey we have
ever seen in this country, for which we
return our sincere thanks. This speci-
men proves that this is splendid coun-
try for bees
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03

PLEASE RETURN.-The person who
found copy of Beecher's ''Norwood"
in the court house, 8 week or two since,
will please return it to this Office, and
the original cost of the book will be
paid them, if it Is demanded.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03

Box PAPERs.-Those who have been getting
their papers in the boxes up stairs will here
after find them In our business office on the
first floor. We have made this change not
only for our own but the convenience of our
subscribers. They have only to step into the
office on the first floor now.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03

r. s. Stevens, general superinten-
dent of the Southern Branch Railroad,
was in town this week, We learn that
he is pushing things" little more than
they have been pushed above here.
In about a month we shall hear the
whistle, the animal that has been the
theme OF such eloquent orations
on the ''stumps" of Lyon county. Bob
Stevens is the man for the plow.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03

DISTRICT SCHooL.-The District School
for the Emporia District will commence
on Monday, September, 18th. 1869, at 8
O'Clock A. NJ, instead of September 9Th,
as stated in q former issue. The post
poning of the time for one week be-
comes necessary, from the reason that
the new school room can not be got
ready before that time, owing to deten-
ton in getting lumber.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03
For Sale.

I will sell the undivided half of my interest
in the Grocery Store of Bay Hall, together
with half the building and lot. A rare chance
for some one to get into good and paying bus
mess. For particulars call on me at my livery
stable on Seventh avenue.
30-tf JOHN BAY.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03

"AVING associated themselves in the
II Real Estate business, they are prepared
to purchase and sell town lots, improved and
unimproyed property, make conVeyances, pay
They have for sale desirable property Of all
kinds, from raw prairie to farms under high
They will issue papers containing full de-
scriptions Of property for sale. Those having
property to sell would do well to place it in
their hands.
The senior member of the firm being law
yer, those purchasing from them will have as
suranee that their titles are perfect.
In our list win be found
Acres of improved land 81 miles n w Of En-.
poria; % acres OF good bottom land; 60 acres
under fence; 20 acres under cultivation; pref
ty good log house, coal bank, 100 bearing trees,
| 5000 peach trees in nursery. Price S15 per
acre.
Acres of first class bottom land IL miles from
Neosho Rapids; 8 acres of good timber; SO
acres under good fence, 10 acres plowed; good
| log house with two rooms; 100 fruit trees, sta
BILE, good well, lasting stock water; good
spring on the place. Time given on $500. Price
Acres Is miles north of Emporia; 90 acres
fenced, 45 broken; acres Of timber, living
| water; hewed log house 16x24, 2 stone Chin
neys; stable, outbuifdings, &c. Price $1,000.
Acres of unimproved land, 81 miles n Of
Emporia; smooth, rolling prairie; hEing
snd fyH@ EprinFg fes miles from Americas
10O
| Acres miles west Of Emperia: 40 acres OF
| timber; 30 acres well fenced and in cultiva-
| ton; pretty good log house 14x1S, and 16x1S
stable; good well, good peach orchard, 20
| bearing trees, small fruit, good stock water,
building stone. Price $4,000.
Acres miles from Emporia; % acres Of bot
| her
| acre.
| Acres ON Badger creek, miles east Of EmpO-
| ria; good second bottom; 30 acres broken;
| good stone quarry, stone Quarried to build
Price $500.
Acres of improved land, miles N Of EmpO-
ria; all under fence, 30 acres in cultivation;
frame house 16x1s; good Wen; in good neigh:
pasture land. Price 800. o-a ti
| 80 tlE
Acres Of unimproved land, 10 miles south Of
Emporia; good quality Of second bottom and
smooth upland; lies close to Eagle creek, ON
the road to Eureka; ine stock range; conYen-
lent TO school house; would make pleasant
home. Price % per acre
Acres of good upland, 9 miles northwest of
Emporia; good stock water the year round.
Price 30 per acre.
Acres 10 miles of Emporia; good, smooth
second bottom, n mile from timber; good
stone quarry on one corner; close to school
house. Price % per acre.
E00
Acres miles west OF Emporia. Best quality
Of upland, being or of sec 1S r II. Price
81, 900.
We have large list OF lands for sale, and
those desiring 1t will please send to us and we
Will send them the "Enlp0rfd Land Adver-
tiseT'' free. a- ea
Wehave large number of city lots and inn
proved property, and we shall be pleased to
show them.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03

Harry Norton's real estate paper, con-
tanning his list of lands and large
amount of reading matter for immi-
grants, is out, and copies can be had at
his Office free.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03

WHITE WIRE CLOTHES LIrJE.-H. a. SHEP-
ARD has purchased of Campbell s Kemper the
right to sell the Metallic White Wire Clothes
Line in the State of Kansas. He will pay all
debts Of the old firm, and all bills due them
must be paid to him. He proposes to continue
the business, and will be glad to receive orders
for the material from all who wish lines put up
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03

w. j. Cantrall, a mile west of town,
brought us peck ofnice sweet potatoes
one day this week. They were the
first of the season, and were an excellent
treat. We make our best bow to friend
Cantrall, and express the hope that he
may speedily recover from his protrac-
ted Illness
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03

Exchange building and get pair of Congress
Caters at $1.75.
Morocco shoes, Sa.OO.
Calf shoes, S225.
Boys wool hats, soc. to $1.O0.
Mems wool hats, 75c. to &1.25.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03

70 Hands, to whom good wages will be
paid. Inquire Of Esqr. Hunt, over Swallow
& Co.'S. bank, or Of the undersigned, on Cotton
1886 G. ID. HUMPHREY.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03

c. NJ. Wood, of Douglas, Butler
county, Kansas, was in our Office this
week. He says the ''twenty mile strip"
lis all taken in that county, and that the
country is filling up and improving
rapidlv,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03

If our town subscribers do not get
their papers regularly they must make
allowances, as our carrier, Clay Whit
ford, is seriously wounded, and we have
to put on a new one. All mistakes will
be rectified on application to the Office.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03

CANT MEETING.-The United Breth-
rem will hold camp meeting at the
grove near Bakers ford, five miles west
of Emporia, commencing on the 24th
of September.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03
Notice.

To all persons indebted to us, either by note
or account: You are requested to call ana set
tie on or before the 10th Of September, 1859, as
we intend leaving EmpOria about that time
May be found at the real estate once Of Harry
Norton. WAsKEY HURST.
Aug. 18th, 1869. 1886
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03

Major E. S. Slower, of Council Grove,
was in town this week. We are glad
to hear that he has become permanent
citizen of the Grove.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03

The railroad teams and hands in town this
week, together with rush from tn e surround
ing country, have made things look lively.
Hundreds OF railroad hands have passed back
and forth from che sections below and above
fnNu
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03

Sixty bushels No. fall wheat for sale, at
$500 per bashel. Cali on the undersigned
eight miles northwest of Emperia, on Allen
creek, on what is known as the Elliott farm.
36-37 GEO. BYBEE.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03

PIX. Spangler, has a splendid stock
of new saddles and harness, the best he
has ever offered to the public. He also
has a new advertisement.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-03

EMPORIA LODGE, NO. IL, A. F. & A. NJ.
meets at their hall on the Thursday Of or next
preceding the full moon of each month, and ev-
cry two weeks thereafter. Master Masons in
good standing are cordially invited to attend.
A. R. BANCROFT, W. NJ.
E.P. BANCROFT. Sec'y.