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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-16
LETTER FROM PIKE TOWNSHIP.


We notice in a letter from Lower Pike. sign
ed a. q. o. f: 'SehOol closed last week; little
or no interest NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. interest
below par. \ lecture from the Superintend-
ent would do good.''
With due regard for the feelings of tho
writer, we wish to drop a few items on that
subject. Having had more or less experience
in school teaching for the last fifteen years, we
wish tO make some very simple illustrations
in as plain manner rs possible. Forinstance.
the pioneer with 10 help save his AK, maui and
wedge, intends making Il farm in a heavily
wooded country. BY the use of the AK the
mighty oaks bow before him; and though he
may find many stubborn stick ready to resist
that mighty machine the wedge, the spIinterS
one by one give way, and finally all must and
will yield to the steady stroke of his brawny
arm. He well knows that nothing can be done
without great labor on his part. There is no
excellence without labor and great labor too.''
We have been well aware for number of
years that there has been Lack of practical
labor on the part of teachers. How often have
many OF us seen the laboring mari M he is cali
ed) coming in from clearing or the harvest
field apparently tired that he could scarcely
walk: DO teachers labor in this way. Why
not the teacher exert near all their energies
the that is only getting half the wages
and compelled TO work four hours more in the
day.
We would suggest that the teacher of a COM
mon school should be the first one at the school
house OF mornings and have the house warm
and in readiness to receive the little fellows
who are soon to take the rule Of cur Govern
ment. LET him be ever ready TO receive them
kindly; laboring earnestly and unfiimghinsIy
TO gain their confidence and esteem. And If
any should in their conduct or otherwise
show that the teacher had been spoken against
az home (children nearly always show it if it
Is the csse), make it a sure point to go 70 work
with that mighty maehine.'i love (thougf
comparatively smsIl as the wedgel and gain
the love aid confidence Of every child in the
school. and the mighty oak must b0sV her
head and all must yield to the steady strokes
OF this little machine Love Gain the love and
confidence OF the children and that chord Of
love is gained IN the mothers (which none but
a mother knows Of and the fathers Yield and
an interest is ''inanifested'' in the neiRhbOr.
hood Throughout. eEducati6sal InGefess be-
low par" Perhaps the teacher is below par
Has he went home with every child and talked
with them on matters that they were mostly
interested In, then leading them on gradually
to feel an interest in education?
UPPER PIKE MoNcIEUR.
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BUTLER COUNTY.-To those who are seek
ing homes in the Southwest we would say,
that there is no better county in the State
than Butler. 1t is well watered, plenty of
good timber, large area OF very rich bottom
land and withal is settled up with an indus
trious class Of farmers. Land is cheap and
plenty Of it to he had. Many persons who
come To Emporia do not feel able to pay rs
much for land rs Is asked in this vicinity. To
them we can recommend Butler or any of the
comparatively new counties southwest Of us
Secure n good farm, and while you are at work
on il 1t will be rapidly advancing in value by
the building of railroads, and it will take but Il
few years to make an industrious farmer indie
pendent. Mr.. j. &. Lambdin, OF Eiderado the
county seat of Butler county, informs us that
crops all look very well this year and that the
farmers are harvesting an unusually large crop
of wheat. He says that the country is settling
up very fast. business in EIdOradO is very
brisk and many new buildings are going up.
A general state of prosperity exists among all
CLASSES, and all that is wanted is more good
farmers, mechanics and business men to help
improve the country. Let those who are seek
ing homes at least go into these southwestern
counties and make an examination for them
selves and we feel assured that they will be
pleased with the country.
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ABSTRACT or ASSESSMENT FOR LYON
COUNTY EnIS 1REn

COUNT FOR 1869.
Through the poiitcnesS of our efficient CoIIn-
ty Clerk, Mr.. J. l.. Williams. we are enabled
to present to our readers IL complete statement
of the assessment of property in our county for
1859:
Whole No. acres taxable, 80. os7; value,
$1,100.507. Personal property. $593, 202 No.
of lots in Emporia, 1852; value S252, O26. No
lots i'll Americas, 1920; value, $I7.1:9. No.
lots in Hartford. 5l2; value, 1851. No.
lots in NeoSho Rapids, JIG; value, $IO,591. No.
lots in Plymouth, I,453; value. SS,934. Total
No. lots, $3.50; total value OF lots, $29J, SJ1.
Grand total Of county, S2,5S9, $50. Average
value land per acre, S4.51. Increase of total
valuation over last year, S44O,390
This is very gratifying exhibit when we
consider that the assessment was made early
i'll the season, after winter of excessive wet
weather, bad roads, and railroads.. With
two railroads running through the county, the
heavy immigration of the present year, and
the abundant haryests now being gathered, we
expect to chronicle an advance for the next
year of more than four times this amount.
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A FACT WORTH NOTICING,

A FACT WORTH NOTICING.
Ii that w have now on free exhibition in our
new Fine Art Gallery q large and choice Sc
lection of oil paintings, foreign and American
cromOs, fine engravings. elegant mouldings in
gilt rosewood and gilt walnut, and imitation
walnut, oval frames, bronzes, Bohemian ware
In vases and toilet sets, fine busts, figures, ped
estals and brackets in imitation marble. hang
ing Baskets, OdOr Baskets viniagrettes, beauti-
ful work boxes. watch stands, and in fact, a
great many articles not usually brought to this
country
Please notice this fact
Parties from Leayenworth and Topeka In
form Iis that there is such stock Of fine paint
tngs. chrOmos, engrGUings and mOuEdfHgs ia
The State.
We are offering oil Paintaings Mt from go to
fps. and chromos and engrayings 1T from -
to $40, all most elegantly framed. These Pfc
lures We propose to sell as low rs they can be
bought I'm any market in the United States,
our purchases being made in New York and
Boston, direct from importers, publishers and
manufacturers. BATES L PERLEY.
EmpOria, December 4, 1865.
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HEARTH AND HoME.-This is one of the best
literary and family newspapers that comes Ia
this office. 1t is filled with good stories. fine
literature. and is just the paper for the family
circle. II any Of our citizens desire a good
readable paper-One that is in every respect
worthy TO pe introduced into the family and
the home-scnd for Hearth and Home. The
very interesting story, 1.-THE Romance Of Il
Rich Young Girl,'' which Is begun in the last
number, is by the author Of ''file Romance Of
a Poor Young Man, and the illustrations fer
il were made in Paris, expressly for the pub
fishers, Pettengill, Bates & Co., 81 Park Row,
New York
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To clear room Of mosquitoes. take of gum
camphor piece about one-thrd the size of an
egg. aud evaporate it by placing it in tin YES
sci, holding it over lamp or candle, taking
care that it does not ignite The smoke Will
soon ill the room end expel the mosquitoes.
We have tried this and say that it will
clear the room in few minutes OF these pes
tiferous insects
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The Humboldt Union comes to US very much
enlarged and improved in appearance. There
is no better way Of judging of community
than by its county paper. To dingy,
sleepy looking paper is sure sign that the
people in the town where il Is published are II
lazy, ignorant, thrilling set; but to see u live,
clear, vigorous paper like the Union is Il sure
indication that they have intelligent and go-
ahead community in and around Humboldt.
We wish We had more such papers as the
JHtUH in KANSAS
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-16

NEW Law FIRM.-W. w. Williams OF
MarshaltOwn Iowa, and f. w. Cunningham
Of Urbana, Illinois, have associated themselves
together for the practice OF law in this place.
These gentlemen have had considerable prac-
tice in their profession and come well RECON-
meRded. Their Office will be found over the
store Of Joseph RubIe
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-16

Misses NJ. NJ. Dixon Il L. Paisley's millinery
store will hereafter BIZ found up stairs, direct
ly over the room they formerly occupied, ell
trance ut the north side Of the house. We have
on hand quite Il number of straw and other
kinds Of hats which we will sell very tow.
Please give u call. $3.50
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-16

George Wait has one of the best vegetable
and fruit gardens in this vicinity. Many 81
the earlier vegetables that have made their APP
pcarance i'm the InaI ket this year have been
from his place. Ills garden Is another evidence
Of what proper culture and hard work will do.
Those who cultivate the soil it should be
done are sure TO be successful.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-16

DIR. +. G. Steimel, Of Chilicothe, Missouri,
arrived In our town last week and has con-
cluded to remain here and practice his profes-
sion. The DIR. has purchased lot ON Com
mcrciaI street, east of the court house, and
will put up an Office 16x24 feet Immediately
His card will appear next week.
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THE WHEAT HARVEST The weather for
the past two weeks has been beautiful and har-
yesting has been going on rapidly. There has
been some trouble about securing harvest
hands, but mt this time the wheat crop is near
~ all gathered There has not been such
crop of spring wheat for years as has been cut
here in the last two twecks.. 1t is useless to
add that everybody is happy and that the rep
utation Of Kansas as wheat growing State is
fully sustained.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-16

, GREAT SALE OFF TOWN LoTS.-H u. Preston
& Co. offer for sale, in our advertising columns.
upwards Of hundred of the best lots in
Council Grove. The ears will bee in operation
to the town in about two months and now is
the time to seetire valuable real estate that
will rise swiftly in value. Read the adver-
tisement
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-16

INFoRM ATfoS WANrHD.-Any person know
ing of the whereabouts Of one Robert Gillespie,
who, it is supposed, enlisted i'll the army in the
year go. from near Alien p. o., Lyon county,
and at that time owning land Oh I42 mile creek,
near the Santa Fee road. will confer great IA
vor upon his friends By leaving such inform
alton ut this office
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As the season for prairie chicken shooting is
near at hand we would recommend sportsmen
to go TO wright's and get one of those English
or German shot guns with aecoutrements COM
plete. He keeps everything in the sporting
line and sells cheap.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-16

Stepping into MeFadden * Spanglcr's har-
ness shop day this week, about the first
thing that we noticed was the large stock of
new harnefs and saddles. Several hands are
continually engaged in making up harness
from the best Of materials, and they always
have large stock of everything in their line
on hand. Those desiring anything in their
line Will do well to call and see their large
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Harvest

is near Mt hand. Come to Carter's store, Ply
mouth. Lyon Co. Kansas, for your groceries.
We have new supply, and as cheap as you
wifi find in any maaket.
We also have new supply OF dry goods and
notions in which you will find good bargains
We are governed by EmpOria prices.
Respectfully,
1851 y. NJ. CARTER.
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The citizens of Council Grove talk Of having
grand barbecue and gl0rificatiOfi on the adj
vent of the cars to that town in recognition Of
that fact, and the fact that the country has been
blessed with unusually large crops.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-16

THE 1OTH.-The world did not come to an
end on the 10th was predicted by the Miller
ties. a little arrangement had been entered
into by those gentlemen To have our earthly
career closed up, but owing to the fact that the
Emporia people were busiIy engaged in spec
ulating III town lots and had no time Ia SEE to
it, this coming to an end was indefinitely
postpOned.
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w. u. SpOoneT, correspondent of the Topeka
Commonwealth, dropped in upon US this week.
Mr.. =. has been down the Neosho Valley as far
a. Leroy, visiting all the towns and writing up
the country. He will continue HIS travels as
far up Council Grove. Mr.. 5. is live news
paper correspondent and i doing good work
for the country aud for tie Commonwealth.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-16

Large numbers Of mowers and reapers have
been sold by merchants within the last
few days. The unprecedented wheat harvest
created demand for them that our merchants
were scarcely able to supply
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SooIABLE.-There will be II social gathering
at the Rinker school house, north Of the NcO-
sho. on "Wednesday evening next, 2lst. A
good time is anticipated, and general invita-
S~t,,,y, - sSgxe,,ded
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=
#AAdERIcUs.-J s. fsesIyhton. eorresnonde,,.
of the Lawrence Tribune. makes the following
report to that paper of what he saw while in
Americus u short time ago:
The town situated about eight miles above
EmpOria, on tie NeOshO. and consists of thr,,.
stores, hotel, sclleai house, blacksmith shotl.
real estate office, ana n cheese fnrtury.
The latter institution is CARR ii on by MesSrs.
Campbell & Janses, and has been in operation
four MISUNDERSTANDING the present. The first
{ 1850 they made III, 600 pounds OF cheese the
second 2. 900, the third 21.0Je, and this wear
they expect to make over 81, 900 pounds. They
haVe the milk from about hundred aud tifty
cows, all owned by che surrounding farmers.
With the exception Of ab0lit dozen whiel,
they own themselves. The farmers have tin
cans, such as milk peddIers use, and bring
theiF mix tn the factory each night and mOrn-
inS. IL Is then weighed on scales arranged for
the purpose, and emptied into the vat which
Is connected with furnace, and the prsscesS Of
cheese making commences at once. For every
nine pounds of milk the farmer receives one of
cheese, paying three cents for the making
Fwenty cents pound Is about tIss average
amNFket yaiue Of the cheese Mt the factory
Thus far the demand for this cheese has Iss.n
fully equal to the supply. The utmost care is
taken to make goOd article, the propFicters
appreciating the fact that unless they do this
their institution is failure.
Connected with this establishment is AN aId-
fashioned. tlowR-esst cow stable. with stanch-
ions for twenty-five cows-a relic so rare in
Kansas that We deem it worthy of mention.
The country about Americas is among the
oldest-settled portions of the State. The farms
are generally under good cultivation. and a
number are supplied with good dwellings,
barns, dc.
Work has been commenced on the NcoSho
Valley Railroad in the vicinity, and before the
suInmeI.cioses the ears will probably Ice rum
ming to this point.
Mes es. Randall & Miller are real estate
agents. to- whom persons should apply who
wish further information in regard to Ameri-
Gus aud vicinity.
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To BE ENLARGEP.-rheC Contra Livery Sta
BILE, Rawson * Clark proprictors. They intend
to put on a stone front 40N5O feet to their sta
bic and fit it up for first-cIass livery aud feed
stable. Work will commence immed lately,
and a. as it is finished they will go 10 Chi
cago for stock OF fine carriages, buggics, Sc.
These gentlemen are just the men to run good
stable, aud will have. when fitted up. one of
the largest and best stables in the West.
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w. T. SOden's new WOolen Factory, on the
Cottonwood, is progressing finely. Soden Is
one of those kind OF fellows who takes hold Of
things with a will. Before the public are
scarcely aware Of il he will have a large wool
en- mill in operation on the Cottonwood river.
Success To the ENTERPRISE.
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PRKsoNAL.--Theo. Il. Mills, of Mills *
Smiths Real Estate Agency, Topeka, called on
us this week. Mr.. Mills is connected with one
Of the largest Land Agencies Ina the West and
is doing n land Office business. He is on his
way 10 the Southwest.
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NEW BUSINESS HOusE.-Drs. TrnewOrthy
Il randy have made arrangements to put up a
two story building 20x5o ON Commercial street
near G.. W. Frederick & Co.'S. We under
stand that the building will he nice one and
that they will occupy it with drug store.
Work will commence Immediately.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-16

All who wish a first class Sewing Machine
viii ind it at J. C. Hall & Bros. We have
the exclusive agency Of Lyon and adjoining
counties fer the unTiyalIed Singer Machine.
Come one, come, all. and examine it for your
selves at - j. HALL 4 RRos'.,
IS No. l66 Commercial street,
: 39-6 EmPeriz, kansas.
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, The new Banking house will commence
business I'm the stone building on the corner Ok
Commercial street and eth avenue and will con-
tinLe there until building suitable for the
purpose can be put up.
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tPERSONAL.-We had calls this week from
h. +. Hedges, Principal OF the public schools
Of LitchficId, and ii. II. Kcebler. Principal of
thu. public schools OF Edwardsville, Illinois.
Mt. Hedges Is son Of J. +. Hedges, or this
place. These gentlemen, like all others, are well
pleased with Kansas and express desire to
come here and live. We welcome them TO our
State and hope they will have pleasant visit
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-16

Fine Melton Suits, fine Tricot Suits. fine
Scotch Cashmere Suits, Cotton Suits, Linen
Suits and WOODEN SUITE, at marvcIIousIy low
prices at 80 PERLEY Il CO.'S.
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Something New

If the good people OF Emporia aud the coun-
try generally wish to purchase Good
Goods and CheasD goods for Cash, for the
next thirty days, they will do well by calling
on J. C. Hall & Bro. And TO those who
have received credit at our hands we would
say, be not afraid 10 openthy pocket books and
share the contents thereof with US by the 10th
Of next month, without fail.
29-a DC HALL & Bro.
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Bachelor & Frederick anxious to get out
real estate paper, but owing to the amount Of
business in THE NEWS Office unable to
print 10 until our new power press arrives.
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Kraft a. Dietrich have a contract for furnish
ing beef to the hands ut work on the Valley
Railroad, near Rock Creek. They deliver
large quantities Of beef to these contractors
besides doing Il good business at their shop in
town
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at work ON the NeosIlo Valley Railroad be-
ween here and Americas. The road Is pro-
crossing finely and il will be but short time
until the long looked for railroad will be at
our doors
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y small family store has been opened in II
small building opposite THE NEWS office. We
presume the people will be duly informed
through these columns OF what he has for
sale.
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Allen White, Of Eldorado, Butler county.
has been spending several day in town during
the week. The DIR. is running good store at
that place and is so busy with his affairs that
he scarcely ever comes to see us.
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We have received the report Of the Principal
Of the EsnpOria district school. Too. late for
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-16

Almerin Gillett is greatly improving his
re>dence-137 Exchange street-by putting on
new siding, painting, putting .up shutters
DC. When finished he will have commodi-
Gus and comfortable home.
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William FlickenGer, of Plymouth, will
please accept our thanks for "a basket OF nice
ripe June apples. Mr.. F. has been on eX-
tended trip through eastern and southeastern
Kansas looking for location, but failed to
find one. He says he found no county that he
liked any better than Lyon and has concluded
to remain here. Mr.. F. h one of our best citi-
zens and we are glad that he has made up his
mind to remain here.
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b. =. Gard Is putting mp frame residence
i5x2l feet, story aud half high, ON the corner
o. EsA.t street and Seventh avenue.
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!. Several new houses are being built ON the
west side of town. We try to keep the run OF
the new buildings, but It is almost impossible
these hot days.
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We understand that II. Roberts intends get
ting brick machine for making brick here
We have no doubt but that it would be sue
cess and meet the demand for cheap and good
building material heres
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Mrs. @. C. Morse. Of Grasshopper Falls, for
merly resident Of this vicinity, has been
spending few weeks in visiting her friends
here.
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The first day after the AtchisoH. Topeka &
Santa Fee Railroad WAS opened II, 100 pounds
If freight was shipped on the road to Carbon
dale. \ large amount of This freight was des-
lined for Emporia
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30, 1t ts very unpleasant to be disturbed III
church about the middle of the sermon by the
arrival or large number Of American ladies
OF African descent.
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Aesars. kellogg & Merton. of the Normal
school. have the contract for editing and pub
fishing the Educational Journal for tw O years.
1t will be published at The NEws office.
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DIR. S. b. Riggs bought the residence Of DIR.
white, or the corner Of Merchants street and
Fifth avenue this week.
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WHOLESALE GROCERY HoUsE.-We learn
that l. W. Baker / Co., of Topeka, will in
snort time open up wholesale grocery house
at or near the depot grounds Of the A., T. & s.
T. Railroad. We think the time has arrived
when q wholesale house OF this kind viii pay
here. The firm d Baker 4 Co. have geod
business reputation and will no 0oubt be able
&c build mp large wholesale trade. A large
Trade from the Southwest can undoubtedly be
secureds IL sufficient indaeelnent is offered at
this place. Besides small dealers from the
country would prefer buying here provided
they could do well in Emporia as else
where
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The Neosno Rapids Mills are in u fiourisbiug
condition. They are Offering superior induce
ments to farmers aud grain dealers. Read
what they have to say elsewhere.