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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

THE NEosHo CoLoNY.-Bacheller & Jones
are selling their colony lands well. The sales
in April nearly doubled those of March. The
buyers SO far are all Welshmen, all of whom
speak in lsudable terms OF the lands and the
country in which they are located. The colo
nv IL n success
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

Enthusiastically night there came a rap
ping as OF some one loudly tapping at our par
tor door. We answered the summons. On
opening the door no one could be seen. But
we found upon the door knob a boquct Of
beautiful and lovely flowers. The hand that
had LEFT them had gone. We offer reward
to know who the donor was. We will forgive
her this time, II she will promise to make an-
other call soon, and come in the house. Our
Faber Is too tame to express our thanks for
the beautiful and delicate present.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

BIG SToCK.-Perley & Bearce have now in
store the heaviest stock OF clothing ever offer
ed to the public by them. Their store is near
ly always crowded, and their goods are being
rapidly carried away. Perley knows what to
buy TO suit the people, and Bearce knows ex-
actly how to sell goods.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

In regard to the fruit crop, as 10th as am
to say it., fear II has been more seriously in
jured by the late frost than we care sac
knowledge. The prospect before the last
frost was very promising. The peaches and
the plums were formed, and although the for
mer were protected by portion Of the bios
som. the cold was too searching. Some of the
plnms are not killed. / believe late apples
are not injured
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

FREIGHTING.-A train OF wagons and oxen
arrived here Friday morning TO be loaded for
Fort Sill, Washita, and other points, with
goods for the Indians. The train consisted Of
SEINE twenty-five wagons and three hundred
and fifty cattle. They belong to Bernard, Ir.
win 4 Co.. OF Westport, and are under the
charge OF Mr.. Irwin. This firm have con-
tract to take to the Indian country, FROM this
place, 100000 lbs. OF freight. Over. l,OOO, 600
lbs. OF Indian goods have already been deliv-
cred here destined for the Indian country. The
purchase OF outfits here will be quite little
item for our business men,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

There's Nothing Like it, Don't wish tor
better.' Better than any other we have nsed.'
Like it much.'' Can't speak too highly of it,
There can be no fault found with it," "Can tes-
tify to its superiority" Don't use any other.''
These are few quotations frem the hundreds of
testimonials in favor or Dooley's Yeast Powder.
which is the only chemically pure, harmless.
healthy and nutritious article of the kind in mar
ket Perfectly reliable, easy TO use. convenient
and recommended by all. For sale by grocers.
DOOley 4 Brother, prOprietOrs, 50 New street, New
York. visit
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

At meeting for the election Of u new
school board, some days since, DR.. Conklin,
DIR. Hewitt and L. N. Harris were chosen to
serve for the ensuing term. Among other
business. the meeting voted TO hayet the school
house fenced in with a substantial board
fence, n well dug and shade trees set out.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

The fact that this place demands switch
and depot has forced itself upon Superin-
tendent Peter, and we now have the assur
anee that depot will be built here in a very
short time. The trade Of this neighborhood
will add not a little to the business of the
road. There is 4 demand for wheat, to be
shipped west, at an advance on the price Civ
en- here, but having no switch, ears cannot be
loaded
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

Spring work is progressing. Spring whest
and oats are looking well here, and fall wheat
is thriving finely. Corn planting is being got
along with rapidly, and l think there is a
greater breadth being planted than heretofore.
From the present outlook there is 3 good pros
pect for an abundant crop OF this cereal.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

Messrs. Hinkle & HAdiey have removed their
queensware TO the building lately occupied by
Morris & Bottger. They have just received a
large number OF Fefrigerators, water coolers,
safes, &c. All who can possibly AFFORD it
should have refrigerator for the coming sea-
son. Their safes are an improvement upon
anything we have ever seen.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

We understand that r. c. Hill expressed
the opinion before he died, that it was the eN-
citement OF the session OF the Legislature, and
the loss OF sleep during the time, that brought
on the spell of sickness which ended his life.
lie had felt the sickness coming on for some
time, and predicted, when taken down, that
he would die in eight days. lie died on the
eighth dRy.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

Your suggestion in regard to Market Day,
think, II practically carried out, would re-
suit in great good to this whole section Of
country. As general thing farmers do not
mingle together enough in this country. I
hope to see your suggestion acted upon, and
would be glad to have the opinions of others
interested.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

Lnsker & stoll are removing their stock of
clothing to Fraker's building, lately occupied
by Hinkle Il Hadley. They will have more
room and better chance to "spread them
selves in their new quarters, and our people
will always find them ready with everything
in their line.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

Messrs. Payne & McEIwain manufacture a
novelty in the stove line that is one Of the
most useful and convenient things we have
seen in a long time. They call it camp
stove. 1t is a portable diminutive cooking
apparatus, with which campers may cook
their beefsteak and potatoes and boil their eof-
fee in less than II minutes. 1t may also be
used TO do cooking out OF doors in warm
weather for people who are incommoded by
small houses, and who are compelled to keep
their domicils so heated by their COOLING
stoves that they can scarcely endure living in
them. Go and examine il.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

A week or two since we were highly enter
tanned with a series OF lectures delivered by
Mr.. Mcdonald. They were well attended and
appreciated. Being but short distance from
Emporia. don't see why we cannot be enter
tanned more frequently by such lectures and
other entertainments.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

The broom factory, located on the LOT be-
longing to c. b. Bachelor, corner OF Fifth av-
enue and East street, was destroyed by fire
Saturday night last. The building, we be-
lieve. was not OF great value. No other prop
erty was endangered, rs the night was quiet
and the building isolated.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

Municipal, County, state and District
Bonds and Public Securities. - Parties
throughout the State of Kansas who have bonds to
negotiate will do well to cali upon Stone, Tinkham
Co, No. 216 Kansas avenue, opposite the Tent
House, Topeka. or correspond with them. They
dealing largely in Kansas bonds. and will fur
nish all the blanks necessary in negotiating them
and give any desired information. Address them
STONE, TTNKHAM 4 Co.,
d1 I9-154-w1s-tf Lock Box %, Topeka, Kansas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

Epstein, Goldman 4 Co. respectfully announce
to the people of this and counties that they
are paying the highest market price for wool
cash. They will also pay cash for pelts hides etc.
They are deyoting their entire attention to the
wool, fur and hide trade, and are able to offer
special inducements to farmers who may choose
to trade with them. L. T. wright's old stand, 1856
Commercial street w17-aO
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

FRENCH ~ GREEN.-This firm has q very
large and attractive stock, aud are doing a
good business. Their sales are considerably
heavier than they were last spring. Their
stock is arranged in very attractive way,
and they are always ready to wait upon Gus
TONERS
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

Mrs. Hiatt has the foundation of her dwell
ling under way. DIR. Pugh is now securing
lots on which to erect building which is to
be occupied as drug store. Our other stores
are doing good trade. Benny Pickett stands
behind his counter with Il genial, contented
smile on his countenance, giving one the as
surance that all is going well with him. But
Nerius Carter-well, he was married lately,
wears continual smile, bows and scrapes to
imaginary customers, and seems so perfectly
cOntented and happy that one would think
him far above anything earthly. Who comes
next:
More POGO tempo, J.E. L.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

All persons interested in carrying ON the
suit Of the Taxpayers of Lyon county against
the railroad companies are requested to meet
at the Court House, in Emporia, at 2 O'Clock
p. M, Tuesday the 9th day OF May. Business
of importance will be transacted
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

We visited Harry Norton's 1ne place on
Merchants street Monday and examined his
fruit trees. The peach, crab apple, and plumb
trees are as full OF fruit they can be. He
will have an abundant crop If nothing hap
pens between this and the ripening season.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

AN INvTTATIoN--All citizens interested in
educational matters are cordially invited to
visit the State Normal school. Come at any
hour of the daily session; you will be well
come. The institution is at all times open to
inspection. l.. ID. KELLOGG.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05
BUSINESS NOTICES.

New Wheeler Wilson sewing machine fol-
sale cheap. Inquire of
VISIT T.. w. MILLER.
Findings and leather for sale; also, boots and
shoes made and repaired, at
VISIT WIN. CLAPP's.
Two good rooms to rent.
VISIT C. w. MILLER.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

MIR. A. :. Smith has started a general assert
ment store in the building formerly occupied
by Black & Kelsey, opposite the postofice.
He has good stock OF dry goods, gents fur
nishing goods, hats and caps, boots and shoes,
etc. Call and see him.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

Our city Is spreading rapidly south OF the
A. s. & S. +. railroad. Several houses have
been erected the present season, among which
Is very tine two story dwelling, No. 16 Mer-
chants street, built by G.. f. Young, very re-
&c ntIy from eastern Pennsylvania.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

G.. w. KirkendelI and family started last
Tuesday for an extended visit to New York,
Indiana and Iowa. They will be gone about
six months. We wish Uncle George and his
folks n pleasant Journey
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

Persons who desire TO attend Anna Dirkin-
sons lecture this evening, will find tick
cts for sale at Williams book store, in thu
Bancroft block. Also diagram OF the hall.
Secure your tickets and seats early, as the hall
will be jammed full OF people.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

We neglected to call attention to the adver-
hsement, in our last weekly. of A. l.. Paige's
horse. schuyler ColfaX." He is 4 fine ami
nal, and stock raiseEs will consult their inter-
ests by taking Il look at schuyler"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

DIR. Morris informs us that he has a cow
from which he makes fifteen lbs. of butter per
week, after deducting all the milk and cream
the family can use. This is pretty good, con-
sidering the time OF year.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

C. F. Pierce and family have gone to Bos-
ton. When they return they Will take up
their residence at Florence, We are sorry TO
lose them from our town.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

We noticed some very fine bed room sets at
Fred Hirth's yesterday. One In particular is
a little ahead of anything of the kind we re-
member of seeing in this market. Hirth is
doing an excellent business and he deserves to
do II.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05
..4.MERICV US.

1t is again rumored that the Kaw lands are
about to be sold, this time to colony from
Ashtabula county, Ohio.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

We notice that Miss Ellen Plumb is always
busy, whenever we happen to go into her
bookstore. She keeps an excellent stock Of
goods, and we are PLEASED to know that she is
doing a thriving trade. .
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

II. z. Williams & Bro. have just received
large lot Of the handsomest baby wagons ever
brought TO Emporia, and they are selling
them rapidly. Those who desire to purchase
should 20 soon or they will all be gone.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

Harry Norton returned from Greenwood
county Friday, where he had been showing
land to newcomers. Harry is doing 3 thriving
business nowadays.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

Real estate business is reviving I'm this
vicinity. r. W. Randall srld two pieces Sat
urday, and one Monday, and has several land
hunters looking about.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

The Friends have opened their Sabbath, or
First day school, every Sunday at 8 o'clock a.
M, at their meeting house, in the eastern part
Of the city, All are freely invited.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

Is admirably adapted to business purposes, and is
such as to render it, when built up. an ornament
to the county. A large square in the centre is
served for public purposes and four other squares
equi-distant from, and at right angles with the
central One are reserved for parks amp will be
planted out the present year with soft NAPLES yell
low poplars and various other ornamental trees,
so that the town increases in the number of its
Inhabitants it will also grow in beauty
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

J. Hadley, of the postofiiee bookstore seems
to be doing a good business. He has very
neat stock, is \ pleasant gentlemanly dealer,
and we are glad he is doing well.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

We suggest the following as an Improvement
ON Walnut Valley Times local item: The
woods are fragrant with the pleasing fragrance
OF the fragrant wild plum blossoms, so fra
grant are they.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

Four or five OF our best farmers have given
us gloomy news about the fruit in the past
few days. We fear 1t Is almost all killed on
the bottom farms
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

t. G. whitley, Bancroft & McCarter, New
man & Bro, and Hall Bros. all announce to-
day the best prints at 10 cts. Our merchants
are determined to do the liberal thing on ali
occasions
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

Alexanper, with J. NJ. Griffith and brother,
is just starting to Florence with large stock OF
Hardware and agricultural implements. We
wish him abundant success.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

We met Squire Joseph Frost, of Fremont,
Monday. He informs us that his peaches
were not injured by the late frost. His trees
are very full. He thinks this is true generally
of upland orchards. The fruit on the bottoms
Is generally killed.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

The Lyon County TeacheFAi Institute met
here week or two SINCE, about which n0th-
ing has been said. The occasion WAS one Of
interest, and the meetings were well attended.
Prof. kellogg made practical address on ed
ucatiOn
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

Our friend A. j. Hunt er, OF jackson town.
ship, who has been under the weather for
some time, proposes to try a trip to the noun
tains for his health. We hope he may thor
oughly recover.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

Major J. b. Davis. of the Topeka Common
scedIth. was in town Saturday looking after
the interests OF his paper.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

15O,OOO.-The array OF Charter Oak stoves now
in active service in the kitchens of the South and
West is over one hundred and fifty thousand strong
and doing the work of over thrice that number of
stoves of other kinds visit
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

The NJ. X. & r. Co. have put In a turn table
near their depot. They have also made con-
siderable other improvements about their
grounds here
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

II. q. Williams & Bro. hang out some beau
tiful patterns OF wall paper in their window,
in Bancroft's block
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

The new hardware store OF Payne &
McElwain is one OF the incest In the country,
aud is doing good trade,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05
MEMBERS OF OUR LIBRARY AssOCIA-
TION.

1t is very desirable that every citizen of our
city should become member OF this AssOcia-
ton. Let us make strong effort, at Ohce, and
put our library ON a firm foundation. A new
lot of books has just been received, and the
list now embraces Il very choice selection Of
standard literature. If yOu cannot become a
life member ut S25, you certainly can become
an annual neutrality-suspicious., $500; ladies,
$500. Membership entities you to all the
privileges OF the library, and is certainly the
cheapest way to procure choice reading for
year. We hope every one will call on the sec
rotary at the rooms and secure at least life
membership. Below we give a list of the
members:
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

5. q. Britton, the old reliable m erehant Of
Hartford, has commenced the erection OF q
large stone store in that town.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

L. w. Cunningham, editor OF the Tribune,
returned from Ohio Saturday, and will be on
duty again.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

The late T. c. Hill had insurance policies on
his life 10 the amount Of $1,000.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

DANSAOEA - 1AONAhA1ho
Selling Out at Cost.-Before removing Lasker
Stoi will sell their large and well selected stock
of gents and boys clothing, furnishing goods,
hats and caps, &c, at cost only for cash, until the
1st of May, before removing to Fraker's building
1913 Commercial street, now occupied by Hinkle &
Hadley. w15-tf
BY the latest ArrivaI-The finest thing yet
Water Proof Serge Caters. and shoes, at
S9-tf WILLIAM CLAPP's.
Notice.-we invite the special attention of the
ladies of Emporia and vicinity to our increased
and well selected stock of boys and childrens'
clothing Please call at
LAsKER & SToLL's,
w15-tf Exchange Building.
Pipes in endless variety at
w15-tf MILLER's.
Miller keeps the best Detroit Fine Cut Try it,
Good Fine Cut at Miller's for one dollar per
pound. VISIT
Seed Oats For Sale.-Thomas & Jones, Oppo-
site the court house, have the Norway and Sur
prise Oats for sale. w1a-tf
BY the latest arriyaI-A superior quality of
custom made mems and women's shoes, at
39-tf WILLIAM CLAPP's.
~ - Soou ~tSaE ~ 10
w15-tf 100 Commercial street.
100 Cases OF Boots and Shoes just received at
the Red Flag Shoe store. Witt
Go to the Red Flag shoe Store and price goods
If you do not buy. On 9th avenue. near Riggs 4
Dunlap's hank w1I-tf
Anything you want in the shoe line can be
found at Lehnhar'i's Red Flag Shoe Store.
Wilt
by the Latest arrisaI-The cheapest paper
collars, at WILLIAM CLAPP's.
S9-tf
BY the Latest arrival-Great quantities Of
Shaker and country knit socks, at
a9-tf WILLIAM CLAPr's.
Doty's Washers and Universal wringers.
4-t HoLDEKNAN BROS.
Dalton has fresh supply of Confectionery.
Canned Fruits, Nuts. Tobacco. Cigars, etc. S9-tf
A large and new arrival of Hats In black and
fancy colors At l24-tQ WN. CLAPP's.
1t is an important matter LAsKER 4 sroLL
have always on hand the very latest in Gentle
mems Hats and caps. Call and see the new styles
Wilt
To the citizens OF Emporia and Lyon County -
Consult your own interest and buy your goods
where ycu can get the best for the least money.
Yo9 viii always ind that place at
For Peoria and Industrial Flows, low for cash
call At t4-tn HoLDERNAS BROS.
Fun stock BrOgans. price si.7s. at
S4-u WM CLAPP's.
A fresh supply OF Builders Hardware, just re.
oeived ut f%-tn HOLDKRAAN BRo.'s
bankrupt NOtiee.-Persons can now be dis
charged from payment of all debts contracted pre-.
vious to January 1st. 1853. by law of the LAST
| Congress- Special attention given 70 bankrupt
\ business by W T. McCAKrY
Attorney At Law,
| les Commercial ST.. Emporia. Kan.
dlGs -1t-wi5-2T
A New lot Of serge work, OF the neatest and
most improved patterns at
i BY the LATEST arrival-Prices have gone down
aaa people 50 % Capps for the best article in tn
wherswiflrsl 10 wear sasn
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

The telegraph office Is 10 be moved in few
days TO the A, T. & S. +. depot. We are glad
that Mr.. Dyer remains with Us operator.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

James A. Hadley, who returned last Satur-
day from the east, went to Delano Monday AZ
ternoon.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

&. +. Pierce * Co. will take 10 Florence lif-
teen ear loads of lumber on the first train.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

J. r. Swallow & Co. intend to start a bank
at Florence In few days.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

A train OF six immigrant wagons went
through town Mondap morning for the South.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

Almost all kinds OF fruit trees are full OF
fruit on the lots Of Mr.. Thomas Murdoch In
fhfa cif
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

II You want some nice Zephyr Worsseds, now is
your time to select them, at
VISIT NEWMAN Bros
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

Mr.. and Mrs. w. z. Gould, Of Hartford,
were Wishing friends and relatives here Satur-
tlay.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

Superintendent Peter, who has been sick in
the east. arrived at Topeka Tuesday.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

Our district school commenced Monday last
with AErs. Campbell as the teacher
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

Some of our merchants complained of too
much business last Saturday. They were run
to death.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

New stock OF Women's and misses Serge Con-
gress and Balmorals, the finest display offered
in Emporia, at VIZ. CLAPP's.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

Our Mayor advertises to-day for sealed pro-
posaIs for city Improvements.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-05-05

Hinkle Il Hadley have moved TO the room
lately occupied by Morris q Bottger.