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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-03-12
NOTICE.

TLIZABETH COLE, Sem, Elizabeth Cole
IL Jun, Jonathan Cole, Richard Cole, Cath
Cole, widow and heirs at law of John Cole, de-
ceased, of the state Of Illinois, and Hannah w &.
Kellogg, widow and heir at law of L. Kellogg,
deceased, Of the State Of New York. will take
phrey, of Lyon county, Kansas, did, on the 9Th
day of March. A. d. 1869, present to his honor,
j. Fl. Watson Judge Of the District Court for-Ly-
on county, Kansas, their petition praying for
the appointment Of three disinIerested resident
householders as commissioners to view and as
sess all damages resulting from backwater caus-
ed by raising and maintaining mill dam aero So
the Cottonwood river in said county, said dam
to be located on the southwest quarter Of Sec
ton 30, town Is, range II, and near the south
west corner of said quarter. section; that said
Coles are the owners of the east half Of the
southwest quarter of section "A. and the north
half of the northwest quarter Of section %, all
| in town ~, range IL, and the said Hannah W.
Kellogg is the owner Of the east half Of the
southeast quarter of section %, in town 10, Of
range IL, and that the said lands are situated
on and upon the Cottonwood river above the
place where the said dam is to be erected; that
in order to raise and maintain said dam at the
hight of eight feet as prayed for in said petition,
| it will be necessary to raise the water and flow
the lands within and upon the banks Of the
| said Cottonwood river on the above described
lands to the hight Of six feet; that the said pray
er was granted, and that Z. p. Bancroft, Thorn
as Murdoch and NJ. Roberts, three disnterest-
ed resident househOlders Of the county of Ly-
on, aforesaid, were appointed as such COM
missoners, and ordered by his honor, j. H.
Watson, Judge as aforesaid, TO meet at the place
| where the said dam is proposed to pc erected,
ON the 7th day of May, A. d. 1859, and view the
premises so far necessary above and below
the place where the said dam is to be erected,
and assess and award all damages resulting
from the erection thereof and report the same,
as the law requires; ut which time you are
hereby notified that you can appear and pre-
sent your claims for any damages resulting from
the erecting and maintaining of said dam for
| ever.
JOHN FOWLER & G. d. HUMPHREY.
By Hunt Skinner, Attorneys.
March 10, 1855. ii-l6
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Winter Goods.

whitley & Truit have just received large
stock Of cheap and desirable winter goods,
which they are selling OF at very low rates.
Give them a call soon If you wish first choice.
Their stock is the largest and most complete to
be found in Emporia, consisting, in part, Of
cloths, cassimcr res, staple and fancy dress goods
Of ali styles and prices, staple and fancy dry
goods, notions, hoods. nubias, scarfs, shawls
and cloaks, ladies' furs, at % to $17 per set,
gents fur gloves, and collars, hats and caps,
boots and shoes, and ready made clothing,
such as fine beaver, cashmere and other fine
suits, to 1T all, both great and small; also q
large stock of overcoats at all prices from six
to thirty dollars; also full line o. family gro
ceries.
They offer great inducements q traders and
large dealerA from the country. They are also
agents for the Lawrence Woolen Factory, and
have large stock Of yarn, blankets, jeans,
fianneIs, tweeds, coverlets. &C., &C.
Remember the place, the old stone corner.
lS-sf
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OUR AnrERICUs LErrER.

AlEKRTCUs, March 10. 1859.
Not much to write about from here this
week. Farmers are busy hunting up seed
wheat, which seems to be scarce, and some
are sowing.
Travel is beginning to increase since the
roads are becoming passable, and the hotel is
doing more business than at any time during
the past year.
j. n. McDiu has sold his house and four
lots IN town, am informed, for the snug sum
Of $500.
Several strangers have been looking at the
country and a number Of families are expected
in Immediately.
Samuel 10y, sr., has received letter from q
man in Blair county. Pennsylvania, who says
that quite colony Is preparing to come here
from that section in April. One gentleman
from Perry county, Pennsylvania, came in on
Tuesday, and started back for his family on
Wednesday, saying this country was good
enough for him. Ogden Barrett has exchang-
ed his farm here for property in Council
Grove.
Rev. D. T. McAuley has run OF his farm
adjoining town on the North, into i've acre lots
to sell for residences.
The Railroad Engineers are expected to
reach Americas with the survey mex week.
Quite a number Of persons have been taking
claims on the Kaw lands, supposing they were
to be opened for settlement. but nothing def
mite is yet known about them.
White & Son have opened their Harness and
Shoe shop in the building formerly occupied
by kits & McCaw.
The weather for the past week has been uu-
favorable for winter wheat, and the ry-goods
boxes in front Of the stores have been but lit
tie occupied. The Kaw Indians unabridged
almanac is hardly adequate for this winter.
Some strangers don't know how 20 account
for the large number Of farms for sale in Kan
sas. The fact is that in all new countries
class Of persons Is found who keep constantly
and here great many began with
little or no means and the value Of their i'm
provements having raised beyond their expec-
tatiOns. they imagine they have made enough
to make themselves more comfortable by sell
ing out and commencing again anew. ] don't
know Of a single person among those who
wish to sell In this vicinity who intends leav-
ina the country. R.
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LETTER rRoM HARrFoRp.

Hartford, March 3, 1869.
DEAR NEWS: The Ministerial Asso-
citation met at this place February oath,
and continued in session four days. The
unfavorable weather of the first two
days prevented as large an attendance
as was anticipated. The Ministers from
abroad were Elders Rice, Deming, Hew-
lit, Brady and Robinson. Among the
locals who attended and performed SER
vice, who subscribe themselves REV
were j. McQuistian, Pastor in charge,
Harden, FenimOre, Earnhart, McGinnis,
and Meadows. Essays were read by
imore, Earnhart, Meadows, Deming,
Hewitt, Brady, Robson and Chambers.
Quarterly meeting commenced imme-
diately after, and still continues. On
Sabbath, Elder Rice preached the funer-
al sermon of our late lamented and
highly esteemed townsman, DR.. T. G.
Chambers, a young man in the prime of
life, whose premature departure from
the scenes of earth all with whom he as
sOciated have reason to mourn. Dur
his brief stay with us, he endeared HIM
self to all. He leaves void which can
not be filled. He earned for himself an
unsullied name, and died a devout
christian.
There are petitions being circulated
and numerous;y signed by members of
the church and others, to have Rev. j.
McQuistian returned 10 this circuit the
coming year. 1t is not saying too much
TO say that he is as popular, if not the
most popular minister this circuit has
ever had. By his sociability and suavi-
ty of manners, he has won the conf
dence and respect of all. He is zeal
Gus and earnest worker in the good
cause in which he is engaged. The good
wishes of the community will go with
him wherever he goes.
Our regular daily mail service isagain
resumed.
One of our citizens, a plodding dis
ciple of Esculapias, who answers to the
familiar cognOmen of DIR. Watson, has
almost abandoned the learned art. for
the best of reasons: The people of this
community persistently insist on keep
ing in good health, perfectly ablivious
of the fact that doctors are ODEg5d-to
live, as we'll as other people. Should
| like TO say for his benefit to the dear
| people that,
| Should rheumatics or sickness annoy you,
Or any of all human ills
| Which make an attack to destroy you,
Just take a dose Of his pills.
| He is making some improvements on
his house and lot; also fencing 40 acres
north of the river. 1t is pleasure to
chronicle such evidence of thrift and
| prosperity OH the part of our citizens.
MUGGINs.
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FARMS FOR SALE!
A new LIST.

4 FARM OF 80 ACRES, One mile
"A west Of Americas, on the river bottom
all fenced with good fence, so acres broke, good
log house, stable, good well, and living stock
ali bottom land. In well improved neighbor.
hood. Price 81, 500. Call Immediately.
A FarHn of lee Acres, on Dow creek
. acres timber. 4S acres under pillow, good log
house, well, stable, stock lots, and creek run
in the housecounty within 40 rods Of house
Price $4,000. Credit on phrt.
Farm Of 80 Acres, on Allen creek, 5
miles from Americas, 70 acres under improve
ment, frstclass fence and half E mile Of thrifty
good land, acres timber, new frame house
built in modern style and finish and painted
with various other Improvements. Price
81, 500.
Farm ON Allen Creek, miles from
town, ~ acres, So under pillow, good fences, log
house, well, ETC., plenty Of timber and prairie
No. bottom; creek runs across the west end
Price 81, 100.
Al@e, house and lots in Americus-houst
entirely new, main building 16x22, two-story
with l. 12x24, and cellar 16X22; finished In
$500.
A farm of 100 acres on Allen creek, four
miles from Americas; all good land, IS acres
broke, good log house with frame Kitchen frame
Rranary, good wells, garden, lot and fruit trees
timber sufficient for the wants Of the place
Price q, 100.
Farm of 80 acres miles east Of town all
enclosed, 10 acres broken, frame house, cellar,
well. some fruit trees, etc. A good small farm
Price $500 o.
A No. G1rm Of 80 acres en- the Neosho
6 miles above Council Grove, 100 acres under
cultivation, 40 acres timber, stone house, story
and half. 1Sx26, kitchen 16x16 cellar 16x26
good stock water, well, etc., orchard beginning
to bear. On public road, and on railroad
Price $1,000 if sold by first Of June.
For any Of above property, call on OF address
Il. w. RANDALL,
Americas, Kansas.
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MARION CENTER. Kan,
March 6, 1869.

Mr.. EDIroR-Dedr Sir: notice an
article in your issue of February Goth,
headed Headquarters, War Depart
ment, Marion County, Kan, Feb. Is,
1862" in which your correspondent
snarls and enlarges on the painful duty
imposed upon him of heralding to the
world through your sheet the awful
tragedy perpetrated on Mud creek,
about six miles from this town. The
gent withholds the names of the parties,
fearing lest it might stain the morals of
our separate and antagonistic charac-
tiers. Sir, you will be so condescend-
ing as to give this letter space i'll your
sheet. Also, 1 demand from ou the
name of your correspondent in full, so
that could accidently feed the poor old
dog Tray on cottonwood bark, else
blackberry sawdust. If there is a man
living in Marion county that can stain
my character want him to come right
out and explain himself through the
pages of your paper; if not he is, in
my estimation, worse than any dog that
ever strayed from the Canaanite kennel.
The dog was hard run for matter TO
communicate to THE News, from the fact
that the quarrel spoken of did not orig
mate about a saw log or logs or timber
of any description; hence the falsity OF
the correspondent. Once more, ! assert
that myself and m&n named Bawlf
had a quarrel concerning the right OF
title to some homestead land, not rail-
road land or any of the appurtenant
products thereof. Ere close 1 request
you to give this publicity, also the true
name of your local correspondent at
Marion Center, and by doing so confer
a favor on one of your old subscribers.
GEO. w. SHARP.
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NEW STOVE STORE AND TIN SHoP.-Messrs.
Bruner & McMurtrie, successors to J. L. CATER
son, have an advertisement In this issue of THE
News. They are located in the room lately oc-
cupied by the post ONCE, and are ready to ac-
commodate all in need of good stoves, tinware,
or any work in the timers line. These gen.
tlemen come among US with good regulations
rs workmen and business men, and we hope
they will have success They are prepared to
put on tin roofing In irst-class style, and would
call the attention of those who wish to examine
their work to the roof on Gilmore & Hirth's
new building. They sell nothing but thu best
make Of cook stoves. They invite share OF
the patronage Of the people OF Lyon and al
Joining counties.
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| Groceries.
TEAs-Young Hyson, s2.2s per d.; Tmperi
al, 1;SO to 400; Gunpowder, 2.2o; Japan, l.5(
CoFFEE-Rio, IS to SS1zc per h.; Java, 45c.
sUGAR-eRefined, p to 24c. per D.; crushed
ToBAcco--virginia natural leaf, Clio te
lbs per D.; Gold Bar, 1.5O; Navy, LOO; Grape
juice. LOO; Fine cut, 1.5O.
RICE-167Sc. per n.
| HOMINY-Sc. per b.
MoLAssEs-Sorghum, S1.00; Sugar House
$3.50; Golden Syrup, $50; Sugar Loaf, 200.
~. VINEGAR-Cider, 6Oc. per gal; Sorghum
FIsH-Mackeral, No. 1, 16c. per ~; e4.oC
per kit; white fish, 15c. per D.; $50 per kit;
| cod fish. lie.
DRIED FRUrrs-Apples, 10 to zoe. per D.;
peaches, 20 TO p; eurrants, %; blaekberriesl
cherries, Soc; blackberIies. 40c.; straw berries
45c.; pine apples, 50c.; pears, Soc; tomatoes,
SOc.; corn: 4Oc.; oysters, S5c.; Holsters, sOc.;
sardines. 30c.
CHEESE-20c. per b.
| BUTTER-25 to 35c. per ,.
EGGS-12 to 15c. per dozen.
SALT to &c per h.; $500 to 900 per barrel.
| LARD-20 to 25c. per b.
HAMs-Country cured, pc. per b.; sugar
cured, 26c.
BAcoN-20c. per b:
soAP-Extra family, 16e. per H.; palm,
TALLow-12c. per b.
KEROSENE oIL-75c. per gallon; crystal
| ICED, soc
HIDEs-Dry, Ice. per D.; green, &c.
SHoT-20c. per b.
LEAD-20c. - 90
PowDER-5Oc blasting, 35e
Dry Goods.
PRINTs-Sprague's, American. Richmond's,
15c. per yd.; Cocheco, Merrimack W.. 1916;
Wamsutta, 12xc.
SHEETINGs-Stark A. and Indian Head,
221zc. per yd.; Great Western, zoe.
BLEACHED MUSLINS-Launsdale, 25c. per
yd.; Bates Mills, 30c.; Reynolds, 2Oc.; Sem
peridein ~, 25e.; Washington e, 1870;
Massasoit, pc.
DENIMs-25 to 35c. per I'd.
SHIFTING STRIPE-25 to 35ct per I'd. =
WOOI. DELAINS-45 to 55c. per I'd.
MERINOs-S1.10 to 1.50 per yd.
FLANNELs-45 to 60c. per I'd.
FACTORY JEANs-45c to 81 90 per I'd.
DOMESTIC GINGHAMs-25 to SOC per I'd:
SATINETs-75c to $1.00 per I'd.
Hoop SKIRTs-50c to 81 so per I'd.
Bread stuns.
FLoUR-XXX, S6.75 per sack; Xxx, 800 to
5.25; Spring wheat. $50.
CORN MEAL-S1.50 per buShel.
GRAHAM FLoUR-5c per b.
BUCKwHEAT FLOUR-Sxc per D.
Small Grain.
WHEAT-spring, $500 to 1.25 per bushel;
Fall, lbs to 1855.
CoRN-SOc. to S1.00 per bushel.
OATS-7Oc per sushel.
Fresh Meats and Poultry.
BEEF-Choice steak, 16c. Der D.; roast, 12c.;
other qualities. Zoe.
PoRK-Choice steak, 16c. per D.; sides and
midlings. l5c.
CHIcKENs-Large. dressed or alive, Csc.
|
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County Superintendent
PLYMOUTH LETTER.

PLYMOUTH, March Srd, 1869.
FRIEND SToTLER; Business in our little
place seems to be lively. The sawmili is
derEoing some repairs. Null d Harris are in
dustrious men and from the sound of ham,
mers they mean -biz." A good mill isaImost
indispensable at this place, and We hope to see
her pulling away in few days
John Carriers store lie still flourishing. On
calling In few times lately we were surpris-
ed ut always finding the room full of custom
ers and to see the amount Of business done
here. They are looking for new goods the last
OF this week. The old man, pro bono pubIicO,
has just erected large ware-room near his
storehouse which will be ready for use in few
days. His motto Is TO push forward.
The district schoolhouse, which is being con-
structed by A. L. Keys, is progressing very
slowly. This house, according to contract,
was to have been completed in time for a school
last winter, but IL not finished yet but soon
will be. It is an excellent frame building.
Simon NJ. Dixon is about erecting dwelling
house adjoining the town site on the east.
A mile or 50 down we come to the Stout
neighborhood; here Is where j. c. Hiatts
school was, which ended last Friday. We
werevery much surprised TO see so many out
The house was so crowded 10 witness the closing
exercises of the school that raid was made on
the Quaker meeting house for 0ats. 1t had
been the Intention for the Modss operdRdi &c
have been very near the same a. on other days
I'm, general review was made OF most OF the
.sudIes. r, Cause and NJ. Stout being called
30 tie tAaeiier's desk as judges. The scholars
xvere called ana their merits counted, when ii
was fOupA that Rachel Ann Stout was entitled
20 the diploma, We then had few brief re
m.rks from C. Stout ana j. Hammer, and q
farewell song from Jew Of the scholars. Be
ing disnllS+ed we felt thai the teacher had moi
Iabored In vain.
ON coming further down we-see that old
Johnny Cox has erected . neE house adjoining
hts ia dne-tntended for his renter we guess.
Mr.. sulllmsn has taken up his house, Gas they
used 20 bed In Oiden time) and gone for teTTr
faeo1nsi0, ESPECIALLY tSus, MRS fiAE'
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WESTERN GROWN.
Fruit Trees, Evergreens, Grape
Vines, Shrnbbery, &C.,
FOR THE SPRING OF 1860.

sm now receiving orders for all the produc-
tons e the celebrated Phenix Nursery Of
Bloomington, Illinois, including all varieties
Apple. Peach, Pear, Ounce, Cherry ard Ever
green Trees. one year old and upwards-eSeFy
variety Of Grape Vines, from one 20 four years
old. Curranta. RSspberries. BlackberTfes,
Gooseberries, Strawberries, Asparagus and
Rhubarb.
SHRUBBERY and FLOWERS, including
an endless variety Of Roses, Bulbs, Dahlias,
shall leave for Bloomington, 70 maize Per
s0aGI Selection Of my stock, about the 18th Of
March, and viii receive orders up 70 that dme
AZ EmpoFfa, In person, and AMER that tune, IN
III my return, orders can be len With =. To
tie, At my house, or at the Postc4ce In EBpo
ria. I shall make IL point 70 select only Ers!
class Trees, &C., Of the Kind ordered. WI
deiiyor fhsm In good condition st EmpeHfa By
the ArEt day Of April, ana WI varranx eAfis.
faction. Orders can Be made from E5n8lx.l
Catalogue. which win be furnished % srpn.
eaten, and prices, delivered tn Emref1A, WI
be thoes At which ths saE1s ags reE&tAed e fee
NuEseEY.
Phn1sx,sis he largest sd bsss Emss<y Il
The West, IL loested On high Foliing peAir1esa1
the climate and sell corresponds With that q
Kansas. There can be no more favorable op
porsunity for purchasing Trses, Vines, Shrub
barry, &C., than now cHer. -
GEORGE WAITE,
Adjoining Enparia, and next place east o
HalEbergss
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A FACT Worth NOTICING,

A FACT WORTH NOTICING,
Il that we have now On Aree oxhihGfion In Gun
new Fine Art Gallery large and choice q.
lection Of oil paintings, foreign and American
cromos, Hne 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
estSls and brackets In imitation marble, hang
ing caskets, odor caskets, viniagrettes, beauti-
fui work boxes. watch stands, and In fact, .
great many articles not usually brought to this
country.
PIeGse notiee this Jace.
Parties from LeavenWoFth and Topeka in
form US that there is no such stock Of Gae pGiat-
ings, ehromOs, sngTGOings and HsOxIdiNOs In
the State.
We are Offering oil paintaings at from 80 to
S125, and chromos and engravings 1t from s.
TO $40, all most elegantly framed. These pic
lures we propose to sell a. low ~ they can be
bought In any market in the United States,
our purchases beng made in New York and
Boston, direct from importers, publishers and
manufacturers. BATES & PERLEY.
EmpOria, December 4, 1858.
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Suitable teams and carriages for light and
heavy transportation will be in the streets of
EmpOria or in the subscribers yard in the
rear Of the Exchange Building for the accom-
mediation of the EmpOrla trade and for all
who may need such service.
The patronage Of the public is desired.
The teams may be found at half past 10
O'Clock and 4 O'Clock in the afternoon or at any
other hours when the service may be required.
All orders left at my house will be promptly
attended to. w. A. Ella.
Feb. &c TT
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NO. 4 FARM FOR SALE

One Of the best farms In Lyon county, stu
ated On the NeOsho river three miles from
Americas, and containing go acres Of first
quality Of first bottom land, and 80 acres Of
good timber-200 acres fenced with good fenes
mostly post and boards, $50 acres under pillow
new frame house, stories with three large
rooms below, good well and Neosho river run
ning across one corner Of farm-on State road
and within half mile Of the line Of the Valley
Railroad. Price $50 per acre-half cash, bal
ance on time. Apply to
11-12 R. W. RANDALL,
Americas, Kansas.
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Mr.. Yeomans informs us that band
of 10Indians came into the settlements
on Walnut, near its mouth, on the 25th
ult and stole seven head of horses from
the settlers. Some of the settlers fol-
lowed the trail for three days but the
horses were not recovered.
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New Goods. New Goods.

Waskey and Hurst are receiving the largest
stock of dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes,
hats aud caps, groceries, notions, ever brought
to southern Kansas, direct from New York, the
head of the market, and we ask everybody to
call and examine our stock and prices and sat
isfy themselves that 1873 Commercial Street is
the place to invest their money to the best ad-
vantage wASkEY & HURST.
ST-t Sept. 18th 1858.
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DR.. Morris

Goods have arrived, and he is now ready for
professional business. His office is over New
man & Houghton's store. Tie Doctor prepares
a specific remedy for the cure of Fever and
Ague, which is never known to fail; also Anti
Bilious Pills, a sure preventative Of the Ague
by correcting the stomach and liver. Mixture
and Pills 5000 I-26
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Emporia, March 10, 1859.
IT. s. Bonds Lost.

= OST, In Emporia or on the road between
IL Plymouth and Emporia, on the 18th inst.
two United State bonds of 500 each, drawing
six per cent interest. They were Enclosed I'm
a large envelope and addressed to j. e Swal-
low & Co., Emporia. Any person finding them
and leaving them at the Emporia bank or send
ing them to me at Cottonwood Falls, will be
literally rewarded. EMPSON L. 10y,
lib Cottonwood Falls.
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C. BOWMAN,

Merchant Tailor, Topeka, Kans.
Keeps a large stock of the most fashionable
Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, &C.,
Which he offers to make up at Eastern prices,
and perfect fit guaranteed, or no sale. His
cutter is Mr.. j. v. Hart. formerly Cutter with
w. E. Sutliff & Co., of Lawrence, Kansas.
He also keeps fine line of Ready-Made Clio
thing, Hats, Caps, and Gents Furnishing
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Messsrs. Blackburn & Hamilton, two young
men from Illinois arrived here this week to en-.
gage in the nursery business They were here
last fall and made the arrangements Mt thai
time. They bring with them large stock Of
seeds, gratis, etc., and will go into the bust.
ness extensively. They have located their
nursery on the land Of MIR. Young, just west
of town