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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-11-12

EMPoRIA.-A prominent citizen of
Leavenworth, on being asked by a gen.
tleman who had just arrived in the
State, what kind of a place Emporia
was, replied at is in the center of the
very best farming section in the State /;
has no rivals; will have three railroads
within two years has more intelligent
town in the State; is a good place to
live in, good place to die in, and an
excellent place to go to heaven from !;
but the truth is, the people think they
have a little the biggest town i'll the
State.
Our gentleman friend, on arriving at
Lawrence, propounded the same ques-
ton to one of the leading lawyers of
that place and received the following
answer: EmpOria ?" 90 Emporia ?" ex-
claimed the legal man, after scratching
his head a moment, "Why sir, it is a
little town of three or four hundred
inhabitants down south west on what is
called Neosho creek"
Passing up to Topeka, our traveller
and earnest inquirer after truth, asked
an editor the same question and received
the following reply: ''Emporia is the
best town out of Topeka that there is
in this State. If you are not suited
with Topeka, go to EmpOria by all
means
Our friend, after spending few days
in Emporia, has concluded that the
Leavenworth man was about right
| We think so too.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-11-12

SOCIAL Communicative have heard sew
eral persons express the desire that our church
es would enter into an arrangement to hold a
series of entertainments during the winter
Let arrangements be made so that public lee
tJrre can be given once week, after which the
evening can be spent in social intercourse. Let
a meeting be called at once and arrangements
be made to throw open the doors of some one
Of the churches or public halls, ut least once a
week. Our citizens should become better ac-
quainted, and there is no better way to accom-.
plish this than for the churches to take the
lead. A number of our prominent citizen;
can be secured to deliver Il short lecture or
some practical subject, which, while it will
have tendency to draw the people together
will prove both instructive and beneficial
After which old acquaintance can be renewed
and new ones made. Our young people mus
have an opportunity to become acquainted
with each other. If they cannot do so as above
stated, they will seek some other method W.
should move in this matter at once.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-11-12

PARLoR CoNcERT.-Mr and Mrs. j.
W. Allen will give a concert at the NJ.
E. Church, in this place, on Wednes-
day. the 18th inst, at Americas on Tues
day evening, 18th, and Neosho Rapids
School House, Monday evening the 18th
inst. This entertainment is spoken OF
by the press very highly, and we are
able to commend it to those who have a
taste for music, both vocal and instru-
mental. The entertainment will con-
sist of violin solos, sacred, patriotic,
sentimental and amusing songs. We
have no doubt the concert will be well
patronized, as it ought to be.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-11-12

REAL ESTATE AGESTs.-Messrs. Crawford
& Steele, Real Estate Agents, have their new
Office fitted up and are prepared to commence
business. Their rooAs are in the new block
of Moore 81 Weaver. They have large
number of maps, charts and profiles from
the Land Office at Washington, besides nu-
merous other maps and plats, with accom-
panying notes, which give exact locations
of lands. and also the location of coal and
mineral lands, together with much other
useful information to the purchaser. They
have a large amount of valuable improved
and unimproved property in this and adjoin-
ing counties, which they are now offering
for sale. They are agents for the Southern
Branch Union Pacific railroad lands, which
embraces a large body of theyery best lands
in the Neosho Valley. They are also agents
for the sale of other large tracts in tins and
other portions of the State. Governor Craw-
ford is so well known in Kansas that it is
needless for us to say anything in reference
to his business qualifications. Col. Steele is
an old resident of our State. and is in every
respect an honorable, upright business
man. Their facilities for doing a Real Estate
business that will be equally advantageous
to both buyer and seller, are surpassed by
none Those who wish to buy and sell will
find to their advantage to consult this firm.
Their new advertisement appears in day IS
paper.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-11-12

DEATH OF GEO. Il. DoNALDsoN.-We re-
grct to learn of the death of G.. T. Donald
son, late of Butler county, which took place
on Thursday, November 4. He was engag-
ed in hauling saw logs. Not having taken
the usual precaution to fasten the logs to the
wagon, one fell in such a way as to throw
him under it, crushing him badly, and
causing his instant death.
Mr.. Donaldson was an old citizen of But
Ter county, having settled there, we think
in 1857. He had great faith in Kansas, and
stuck to her through every encouragement
and privation. He was industrious, and had
accumulated considerable property. Attwo
sessions he represented Butler county in the
Legislature. He was respected by all, and
will be missed by large circle of relatives
and friends.
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IMPRovEMENTs.-W.W w. Williams is build
ing story and half frame house on Me-
chanics street, near the Normal School.
George Miller is putting up new frame
house 16X22, one and One-half story high
with eli l2x14, on the corner of Exchange
street and Ninth Avenue. Mr.. Miller has
put up two good houses since he has been in
town. Weare glad to have snch men settle
in Emporia.
A story and half frame house has been
put up on the upper end of Exchange street,
within the last two weeks.
f. j. Bowen, of Leavenworth county
has built new house on Cottonwood street,
between Sixth and Seventh Avenues.
George Clapp is building a large frame
house on the corner of Merchants street and
Third Avenue. j. 5. Weir contractor
James SANKEY'S new frame cottage on the
corner of Cottonwood street and Sixth Av-
enue is nearly completed. This is very
artistic looking house, and is very conve.
niently arranged throughout.
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A few weeks ago an old citizen of the
county was in EmpOria, who had formerly
been in the habit Of drinking some, so we
are told, who had of late years kept the ape
tite well at hey. While here the old demon
come upon him so strong that he procured a
bottle OF whisky. On his road home he was
killed on account of the whisky. win the
person who sold it to him enjoy the money
taken from him for the death dealing articleY
In other words, which is the most valuable
the sellers estimation, human life or the
profits on pint of whiskyP This is ones
tion for him to think Of in his sober. silent
moments question, too, of some imnor-
lance to him and the community.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-11-12

William Hanan, who has been in the employ
Of G.. b. Cooper for some time, is undoubtedly
the best workman in his linein this part of the
State. lie has just finished assign for this office
on tin, and is called cut work. 1t is really 8
beautiful sign He has also painted a large
number Of signs for various persons in town
We understand that Mr.. Hanan proposes to
take up his abode in Emporia.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-11-12

We see that DR. l. NJ Ashmore, formerly
Of this county, and vino left Kansas in dis
gust few years ago, and went to Missouri
has returned, and settled in Montgomery
county, where he was elected Probate Judge
at the late election. In the proceedings Of
late conventions in that county the names Of
two other old citizens of Lyon figure, Sam
uel Vangundy and w. w. Graham.
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CARDS PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY.-Card has
his new gallery fitted up, and is now ready to
accommodate the public in his line. His room
is carpeted, well lighted, and in every way fix.
ed up neatly and comfortably. He has just re-
ceived a fine stock of chemicals and photo
grapher's materials. Has also a stock of oval,
square and rustic frames. Has 4 number Of
the Dictite frame, very handsome. He has foI
sale number of microscopes and stereOscopiC
views. The public are invited to call at his
gallery. 1t is always open, free to all to come
and examine his materials, pictures. etc.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-11-12

RUNAwAY.-Last Sunday night as George
Soule and wife and three children Of William
Clapp were coming down the hill ON the other
side Of Coal creek, their horses, attached to a
light spring wagon, commenced kicking and
running. AMER going some distance the wag-
on was upset, splitting the occupants prOmiscu-
ously around the prairie. Fortunately no one
was seriously hurt The wagon was somewhat
demolished.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-11-12

NEW BUSINESS HOUSE,. W. Morris has
contracted for new business house 24x64, two
stories high, with basement. on the corner OF
Commercial street and seventh Avenue. The
foundation is to be Of stone. The front of cut
stone columns supporting brick front. The
main walls are to be Of brick or stone. \ num-
Der of hands are at work ON this building 1t
will be completed in the spring and will be oc-
cupied bY Mr.. Morris.
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Ruble & Spangler are just getting under
Roadway. They are now employing six hands
in their shop, and are turning of some good
work. S. T. Butler, Of indianapolis, is their
saddler, and Is said 10 be one Of the best work
men in the West. They are prepared to man
ufActure to order any kind OF a saddle, from q
California tree to the finest English saddle, and
harness from the heaviest draught to the finest
silver mounted carriage harness, and of the
reyg best stock.
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NOTICE.

A PETITION will be presented to the
"A Board of County Commissioners of Lyon
County, Kansas at their next regular meeting
in January, 1870, praying for the establ ish-
ment of a County Road, follows: Com
mencing at the center of the south abutment
for the bridge over the Cottonwood ri yer, in
section %, township 10. range IL, ru mining
thence directly south to the east and west Gen.
center line, to the west line of said section p;
thence south along the west lines said section
%, and section q, in said township and range,
to Dry Creek. Also from the point where
said road turns west on the center line Of said
section %, east to the north and south center
line of said section -.
MILTON CLEANLINESS.
Principal Petitioner.
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The Council Grove advertiser says the
track on the railroad is beyond Big John
creek, four miles south of town. In about
month Emporia intends to welcome the
completion of the railroad to the town by a
grand jubilee, to which it is expected Council
Grove viii reciprOcate the presence of En-
poria citizens to the recent celebration there
by return of compliments. The railroad
goes grandly on.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-11-12

E. Moore, of Waterloo township, states
that quite number of persons have bought
land in that part of the county this fall, and
that some new settlers are coming in. Wa
terloo township offers some excellent in
ducements to new settlers. We hope MIR.
Moore will write us of the improvements in
that part of the county.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-11-12

A four line joke in last weeks News, by
our local editor, made one little fellow flop
like chicken with its head off. OF all the
fools In the world the most ridiculous one is
he who can't take joke under sproper cir
cumstances- What a sad loss it would be to
the nation if the little chap should get so bad
of as to ''wink out.''
P s. The last sentence is joke, and not
threat to cut anybody's throat.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-11-12

TRI-wEEKLY.-We learn that Parker & lis
dale, OF the Southern Kansas Stage Company
have made arrangements to run tri-weekly
coaches from Emporia to Eldorado, Butler
county, via Cottonwood Falls, for the trans
portation Of mails and passengers. This is 1
move in the right direction. The people o
Chase, Marion and Butler counties will be re
joiced to hear this.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-11-12

Strayed or Stolen

ERoM the undersigned, on the 18th Of octo-
IL Der, the following described stock: A
spring, about i41< hands high, branded q ].
H." ON the right shoulder; also, mare about
the same size and age, little lighter color,
and with same brand; also, mule horse colt.
II the brand the " j. H.o are connected
Information leading to the recovery Of the
above animals, viii be literally rewarded.
W. L. COTTTNGHAM
Oct. p, 1869.
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Elsewhere in this paper will be found the
advertisement Of Elwood Chapman, painter
and glazier. Mr.. Chapman is irst-class
workman. Those who wish to examine his
work will go to Wibley's new store room. The
painting and granting OF the counters. shelves
and drawers was done by him. Mr.. Chapman
Is an honest, faithful workman, and will give
satisfaction.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-11-12

Our columns have been so crowded with
advertisements of late as to crowd out many
of the news items and other interesting mat
ter each week. This will be remedied after
the first of January, by adding eight col
umns more room to the paper. We shall
make the biggest and best paper in the State,
or fail in the attempt.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-11-12

CELEBRATIoN.-A meeting of the citizens
IL Emporia and vicinity, for the purpose of
anaiking arrangements for the celebration of
rhe arrival of the Southern Branch Railroad
ut this place, will be held on Friday even
ing, November 10th, at O'Clock, at the
Court House. B. II. WRIGHT,
Chairman Board of Trustees
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A Rare Chance.

Four Two Acre Lots from one-half to three
fourths of a mile from town, at a bagain.
16-1t CRAWFORD & STEELE,
Real Estate Agents.
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Sfraved.

ENR0M the subscriber, now living about
E three miles east OF Emporia early Iasf
spring, three two year old steers, described as
follows: One red with face mostly white. white
both marked with crop and slit in rigl,t ear
and under bit in left ear; one dark red briu-
die about the neck and shoulders. with one
thick horn.
Amy one returning the ab0Ee peopertv mr.
giving information leading to their feeovery
will be suitably rewarded.
ANDREW HIEsHAW.
Emporia, Oct. p, 1869. 4sti
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Work OH the new business house of New
man & Mclaughlin is progressing rapidly
The basement is completed, and the cut
stone front for the first story is being put in
This will be, when finished, one of the best
buildings in town.
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THE CELEBRATfON.-A meeting OF the eitI-
zens Of Emporia and vicinity viii be held at
the Court House next Friday evening, Noyem-
Der 18th. at = O'Clock, for the purpose OF max
ing arrangements for the celebration OF the
opening Of the Neosho Valley Railway to this
place. While 1t is just and proper to celebrate
the 4th Of July and all other national holidays,
il is eminently more proper to celebrate tie ar
rival OF the Neosho Valley Railway to EmpO-
ria. Railroads do not come to US every day,
nor indeed every year. Wehave lived here for
years, and have anxiously looked forward to
the time when Emporia should have her first
railway. This cherished hope is about to be
realized. We are soon to be connected by iron
bands with the outer world. Let US celebrate
the event as BETTING the occasion. Let the
people turn out promptly, anllet programme
be adopted and carried out that will eclipse all
celebrations Of the kind ever held in the State.
With this preliminary meeting depends IN
great degree the success Of the undertaking.
Prominent citizens from abroad should be in
yited, committees should be appointed, and a
vast amount Of preliminary work is to be done.
Let there be a grand rally at the Court House
next Friday evening, and let arrangements be
made for grand glorifcation.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-11-12

EIGHT COLUMNS. paper, after the LIST
of january, will contain eight columns more
matter than it does now. That is equal to
one page more of the present size. 1t will
contain more reading matter than any coun-
try paper i'm the State.
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J.w. Morgan, Of Waverly, New York, wants
TO know what young man can do in Kansas,
who works hard and is economical. Come
along, sir; YOU can get good wages and plenty
of work. II you are a good mason, as you say
you are, yOu can get from 30 to 81 per day.
Board at from - to Sc per week. We have
plenty of room for industrious young men.
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REMOVED.
HI. v. UNDR ENI
Has removed his large stock of
SADDLES AND HARNESS

TO HIS
NEW STONE BUILDING,
(Lately occupied by Wybley & Truitt,)
Opposite the Emporia Bank,
146 Commercial street.
His new building is seventy feet long, and
well fitted for his purposes. His facilities for
manufacturing ali goods in his line are not sur
passed
South of LeRVenWOr1h.
He will not be undersold in Southern Kan
sas, neither will he allow any to excel him in
the good quality of his work, or the excellence
of materials used.
Satisfaction Always Guaranteed.
He is specially thankful to the people Of Ly-
on and adjoining counties for the liberal pat.
ronage which they have extended to him in
the past. Devotion to business, good goods
and cheap goods, has been his motto in the
past, and will be hereafter, and with his in
creased facilities and determination to please
all, he hopes to merit an increased trade.
He will continue to keep none but the bes
of stock and the best of werkmen, and his Gus
toners can rely on getting the best of goods.
Large Stock Always ON Hand.
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Wood sells at Lawrence at seven and eight
dollars cord. At Topeka about the same
price, Both cities are, or have been. hold
ing meetings on the fuel question. Empo-
ria should do something in the matter. We
are paving too much for wood and coal.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-11-12

T. F. Little, Of Allen Greek, left at our Office,
last week. an enormous pumpkin, weighing
eighty-three pounds. Those who desire to see
cheap Of pumpkin can do so by calling at
our Agricultural Bureau.
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Final settlement.

NOTICE is hereby given to all parties in
IN terested, that the undersigned, admins
traitors ofthe estate of John Terrell, late of Igor
county, deceased, intend to make final settle
meLtof said estate at the term of the Probate
court, of Lyon county, Kansas, to be held al
Emporia on Monday, January, 1870.
T. and ID. TERRELL.
1919 Administrators JOHN TERRELL.
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For the benefit of our Eastern readers we
will state that we have been having delightful
weather for the last few weeks. Mechanics of
all kinds have been working on buildings, and
farmers are digging potatoes and husking corn.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-11-12

The best OfTOVVn Lots For Sale
will be found at Borton's Re1l Estate office OPP
positc the News office. 46-4S
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Col. E. Lynde, late of the 9th Kansas Caval-
ry, has been in town for few days. There are
quite n number Of the old 9th in this part of
the county, who are glad to meet the Colonel
Mr.. Lynde is inspecting and receiving ties for
the Valley Railroad, also securing the right of
way through some of the counties for this road.
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The time of the meeting of Havenhill s
glee club has been changed to Tuesday even
ing. A full attendance is requested at all
the meetings, at the NJ. Z. Church, ut
O'Clock
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WANTED-Two or three first-class lawyers
to look after the Southern Kansas mails. We
don't get our Eastern mail of late until it is a
week or two old. Can't something be done tC
remedy this evil
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A good article Of coal is sold on streets
at 40 cts. per bushel We think If the proper
effort is made it can be furnished Mt 30 cts. per
bushel. 1t is now cheaper than wood at pres
ent prices.
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viii pay six cents quart for good fresh
milk delivered to me, ut Emperia. Call and
see me, as wish to contract for the deIfs ery
| Of considerable quantities during the winter.
464S W. A. Ella.
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The lager brewery on the Neosbo, north Of
town, will be ready to 90 into operation in a
few weeks.
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Opposite THE NEWS Office is Lehnard's boot
and shoe mandatory. Chris. Tice is running
the shop. They keep good leather and warrant
all Of their work. Tice never fails in getting
an excellent fit.
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Maple Wood Cemetery

Persons desiring to purchase lots in the Gem
etery lying northwest Of Emporia, which has
been newly surveyed, and which will be i'm
mediateIy fenced and improved, can see the
plat of the same at the office of W. K Boggs,
who is authorized to sell lots to all wishing
them A0-59
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Crawford Steele, Real Estate Agents, offer
for sale four twenty acre lots from one-half &c
three-quarters Of mile from town. See local
notice.
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Those wanting choice Vandever apples by
the barrel or bushel, will find them at our
stand hereafter, as we have made arrangements
with parties in Missouri by which we shall re-
ceiye shipments every week.
40 MCMILLAN & HoUGHsoN.
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company Of twelve immigrants passed
through Lawrence few days ago, ON their way
to this county. They report more to follow.
So saws the Tribune.
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IfyOu should be hungry when in town, don't
all to call at the Juvenile Restaurant and Ba-
kerry and get something to eat.
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Hotel and Feed Stable.

F. A. Cowles, wholiyes at the crossing Of the
Lawrence and the east and west roads, half a
mile north OF the Seosho, in addition to his
feed stable, has fitted up hotel for the accom-
mediation Of travellers. Transfers supplied
with bread at all times. 1852
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SHADE TREEs.-Max Fawcett will plant
no more shade trees this fall. 1t is too late
in the season.