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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-11-08

AN OLD EMpoRIAN USED UP.-I.
r. Bond, farmer resident here, and q
student in the Normal School at one
time, but who, for over two years, has
been in Barry county, Missouri, re-
turned q few days ago. When he
went away he was q very stout and
rugged man, and We were surprised
at his appearance when he came into
our office. He looked as if the trials
and hardships of twenty years had
passed over him during his absence.
Upon inquiring the cause of this, he
informed us that he had been struc K
by lighting on the 18th of June last,
and was almost literally burned up.
His left arm is dwindled, bent and SO
stiff that he cannot straigh ten it. His
arm and body are frightfully SCARED
and mutilated. He had just gone to
bed on the evening named, when the
house was struck with lightning. His
wife, in another. part of the house, was
knocked down. He was hit in the
left shoulder. His left arm was liter
ally baked. From the shoulder the
fluid passed diagon ally down his body,
in front, and passed off at the right
knee. For some moments he laid
without the power to move, and could
see the blue flames burning upon his
body. Water was applied but they
were not extinguished until his right
knee touched the bed-stead, when the
blaze passed off. He laid four weeks
unable to move, and could do
nothing for months. He is partially
disabled for life. He has returned
here to get some sort of work suitable
to his present condition, and we hope
he may succeed, because he is an in
dustrious and faithful man.
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READING.

SrRAYED On Saturday, November
Id, sheep or q pony; the pony Is
black, and n very nice one; sheep,
color unknown; when last seen they
were tied together on the prairie, near
Mr.. ID. w. Appleby's, five miles west
of Reading, Kansas Amy one find
ing them both alive will receive q
proper reward by returning same to
Scientific Herder.
Ha, ha, ha il is the best thing out,
but 1 don't know who the Joke Is on !.
Whether it is on Mr.. D. w. Appleby
or this sheep herder (who is q boy
about 16 years old) or not, am unable
to say, but have to laugh all the
same. 1t happened about this way,
and on Saturday, November 2. 1872 :
The herder was either ont looking for
sheep or something else, when he
came upon one lone sheep, which was
not able to go; or at least the boy
could not get the sheep home without
help: therefore the three, sheep, horse
and boy, held a consultation how the
help was going to be procured. They
finally came to this conclusion: The
sheep could not run away, and there
was nothing TO mark where the lamb
was 70 be len, unless the horse or boy
should stay ; SO they concluded to leave
the horse. The boy not wanting the
sheep and horse TO get apart, he ties
the halter around the sheep,s neck and
lights out without any further eere-
monies, to get help. 1t did not take
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-11-08

The EMPoRIA PORK PACKING
HOUsE.-This important enterprise is
already under way. Mr.. Grafenstein
has purchased the substantial brick
building on Commercial street, south
of the court house, and by the 10Th
inst, will have it ready to pack pork
In all shapes. He will not have time
this season to provide adequate facil-
ties To slaughter and dress hogs,
and so he adVertises to-day for well
dressed animals, to any extent. He
will pay cash down. All dealers in
central and southwestern Kansas who
wish to buy flrst-class pork, bacon,
hams, lard, &C., should call on or adj
dress Mr.. Grafenstein. He has ample
experience in this line, and capt. al
that enables him to handle pork with
every facility. Sellers and buyers will
remember that by the Goth inst. the
EmpOria packing hou Sc will be ready
for business.
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CORRECTION,

e. EDITOR NEws.-I notice in the last
Ledger, an article in relation to the
filming of George Hill in the Police
Court, in which it says, 'That after
hearing the evidence the Judge fined
the defendant fifty dollars. Hill said
1t was too much, and called for an APP
peal bond. The Judge asked the pris-
oner how much he was willing to pay,
etc." Allow me to say, and request you
to publish, that all the truth there is
in that article is simply this: The
Judge did fine him $50. Hill told me
that he could not pay that much, and 1
asked him if he could pay S33. He said
he could, and at my request the Judge
entered fine OF $40, and $13 costs,
which Hill paid. 1t is customary for
Judges to give heed to the suggestions
OF the prosecuting attorney, and such
was done in Hill's case. The Judge
said nothing to Hill, nor did Hill speak
to the Judge. Mr.. Hill and l did the
talking. J.JAY BUCK,
City Attorney.
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Error Contested.

READING, Oct. ., 1917.
EDITOR News: I have noticed eve
~ week, for some time, In the columns
Of your paper, q Communication from
some fool that styles himself ssTypO,"
and although there has been much
error and egotism in his statements, no
one here has 1elt that your readers
would give any more thought to them
than to pronounce him what have
already done. But In the issue Of the
18th OF October noticed Q statement
which, being interpreted into common
sense, reads about es follows: That Q
citizen OF this place having just mar
ried has taken possession OF q house
contrary 70 the will OF the owner. As
am the only man recently married,
and from other circumstances, con-
ciude that am the man In question
and as my acquaintance Is somewhat
extensive in the county, Il Is perhaps
fair and right that should give an
explanation, although feel humiliat-
ed In the attempt TO notice such cor
ruption Of good sense. There Is Q
house in town owned BY . man who
rents 1t to lady and her son for the
price OF ten dollars per month. The
lady has been very low In sickness for
over two months, and IL has been inn
possible for her to get q nurse. Her
son (l5 years old has had to take care
Of her, besides doing his own cooking
and taking care Of s or 10 head Of ]
stock. After / was married my wife
and boarded for about . week In |
the family of my friend D. L. Vltten-
ger. But knowing the condition of
this lady and her son, suggested to
my wife the duty Of our trying to help |
them. Accordingly my wife went TO
talk with the sick lady. and arrange
ments were Immediately made for the
lick lady's comfort. Ny wife was to
AXE care of the sick lady and do the
cooking for the son and myself for q
the sick lady paying
'ent and furnishing the household
Now when the original own
n OF the house learned this he told
ne that he objected to these arrange.
nents, and did not want his house or
'upied by any one except those he
ented 1t 70, to which, Of course, paid
10 attention, knowing that the sick
ady had 4 right to the house so long
g she did not abuse It.
I think that the fool that thought he
ould rent out q house for $40 per
nonth and at the same time control it,
nd ''Typo," ought to be yOked up to-
ether. ] am very respectfully,
w. H. PKNFIELD.
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Thomas H. Lewis will be pleased to
have his friends call on him, at Perley
& Bearce's.
The best and oldest family medicine
Of the State is Leis Vegetable Catharic
Pills, adapted for this climate, for dys-
pepsia, constipation debility, sick
headache, bilious attacks and all de-
rangement of the liver, stomach and
bowels. The formula of these pills
viii be sent to any regular practicing
physicians desiring the same. Ask
your druggists for these pills. Be-
ware Of Imitation. n26m6.
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A fracas occurred at the Hotel de
HGrlOt, in the western part of the city
a few days since, in which gamblers,
pinps, and strumpets were prOmIscu-
ously mixed up, = dozen or more Sec
lions of the Crimes Act violated, and
the peace so thoroughly broken that it
will hardly be restored in long time.
The affair was the subject of judicial
and ministerial investigation, and the
amount Of "costs" got away with must
have been eonsidera ble-but there was
10 addition to the boarders at the
court house hotel or to the school
FIND. "Posterity never did anything
for us, and why should we do any
thing for posterity," is q sentiment 50
much in vogue hereabouts that while
there are millions for costs" there's
not ''penny for the School Fund"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-11-08

ENTERTAINMENT ladies of the
Fist congregational church and Socie-
" OF this city viii give an entertain
megt next Wednesday evening, No
vember 18th, at Bancroft hall, to which
the public are respectfully invited.
An excellent supper will be served.
A New England kitchen" will be
among the features OF the occasion,
and there win be a good time gene
rally.
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him long 70 get help, but it win prob
ably take longer to Ind the horse and
sheep, for when they got to where the
boy said he had LEFT them, 10. and be-
hold, they were not to Be seen. nor
have they been seen yet. 90 I am In
formed while writing. Now Mr.. Edi-
tor, who Is the joke on, owner Of pro-
perty or the one who should take care
Of it? am Ia doubt e. 70 which Il is,
but think it q 9 little On both.
More after election. TYPo.
READING, Nov. 4, 1872.
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Rev. Mr.. Coke, of Manhattan, has
become the reator of the Episcopal
church here. Services are held regu-
larry every Sabbath morning and
evening. Mr.. Coxe's sermons are very
highly praised by all who have heard
them. People who are fond OF "good
sermons" will make q note OF it. The
ladies of the congregation propose to
hold public festival soon, or adopt
some other way, to raise a
fund to plaster the church, so as to at
last make 1t comforta BILE in cold wealth
er. We do not doubt their effort
will be heartily seconded by our citi-
zens in general.
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rHE ELEcr1oN AZ HONE.
over Twelve Hundred Republican AEa-
JOrity in Lyon County.

Notwithstanding the vote was not
as full as we had anticipated, the Re-
publicans of Lyon county did their
duty nobly on Tuesday. 1t win be
seen by the table published elsewhere
that over twelve hundred majority was
given for Grant and Wilson and the
Republican State and Congressional
tickets.
The local nominations, so far as any
were made, were also handsomely en-
dorsed, Judge Peyton's majority being
over eleven hundred. Mr.. Martin
dale's majority was just tribute to
a good man, and one in whom the con-
fdence OF the people is not misplaced.
Mr.. Hunter was handsomely endorsed,
and we predict the people of his dis
trict will not regret his election.
The county officers elected are all
good men, some of them having been
tried and "not found wanting" The
contest over these was animated, and
although many people were disap-
pointed in their expectations, we be-
lieve those who were successful will
give good satisfaction.
The Republicans here feel jubilant,
and well they may.
Through the enterprise of r. D. Nc
Carter, the lice man of our Grant and
Wilson club, arrangements were made
to get the press dispatches Tuesday
night. Headquarters were establish
ed at Bancroft hall, which was furnish
ed for the occasion, by that liberal
gentleman and ardent Republican.
At an early hour a large and earnest
crowd of news seekers gathered there
to hear the news as it came from
the townships, and from the
east. AS the kilograms were read by
Major Bancroft frequent cheers were
given by the Republicans. There was
little to gladden. the hearts OF the
ireeleyites. The headquarters were
lept open till three o'clock next NOR
aing.
Elsewhere we give the vote as re-
urned, and will next week correct it |
n accordance with the official eonnt |
# the Commissioners to-day. There
will not be many changes made by the
'h1clal count.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-11-08

RELIGIOUS NoTICE.--Rev. G. Bal
com, of Cawker City, Kansas, will
commence series of religious meet
ings at the Baptist church of this city
next Sabbath, to held through the
week following. Mr.. Balloon is said
TO be an interesting and impressive
preacher, and it is hoped that his Ia
Dor will be blessed to the religious
welfare of the community. All are
invited to attend, without regard to
UNCONVENTIONAL relations.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-11-08

CHANGE.-The partition has been
taken out between the rooms lately
occupied by the County Superintend-
ent, Surveyor and Sheriff, on the south
side of the court house, and the enlarg-
ed room is to be occupied by the
County Treasurer. He has needed
more room, and this will give it to
him. The Sheriff and Clerk of District
Court will occupy the old treasury
room, and the County Superintendent
and County Surveyor will occupy the
room which has been used by the
Clerk of the Court.
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PERsoNAL.-We were glad to meet
Mrs. T. c. Hill this geek, in our city,
She had juss returned from an all sum-
mer's visit to friends in Boston and
other eastern cities. Many of our
readers, especially at Americas, will
remember her very interesting letters
70 The NEWS during her absence. She
was greeted by many warm-heart-
ed friends, who were rejoiced to see
her return In good health and spirits.
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AN OLD SETTLER.-SteVe Kenyon,
whom all the old settlers will remem-
Der as a genial fellow and good law
yer, Is living near Dripping Springs,
Arkansas. All members of Kansas
regiments who participated In the Ar
kansas campaigns of the Army of the
Frontier, will remember that Dripping
Springs is short distance above Van
Buren,. Steve is practicing law, cleo
pioneering for Greeley, and has had an
experience in Arkansas war and poll
tics such as would make the hair raise
on the head of peaceably disposed
folks. he is s'gay and, happy how
ever, and will show his genial phiz in
these parts ere long.
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Cant we have some fun. boys, over
the big beat.

The second annual meeting of the
Baptist Social and Mite Society will
be held on Wednesday evening, No
vember 18th, at the residence of F. D.
Bearce, corner Of Mechanics street and
Ninth avenue. We invite the attend
ance of all of the members and any
others who may desire to spend a
pleasant evening with us.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-11-08

A disease similar in its manifesta-
lions and results to that OF Spanish
fever among cattle, has prevailed for
some time in the southeast part OF this
county, and we are informed that far
mers and others in that locality have
lost nearly one hundred horses by this
disease. We should be glad to have
detailed statement upon this subject,
from some of our Hartford subscrlb-
ers
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GREAT Horse SALE.-In another
column will be found an advertise
ment of horses at auction, by d. W.
Appleby, at his place four miles west
OF Reading, on the 10Th inst. This
will be an excellent opportunity for
all who may wish to make purchases.
We are Informed that this stock en-
braces many fine animals, of different
breeds and classes, including a fine
stallion.
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THE FRAGRANT BREATH OF BEAUTY.
Atheists the matchless purifying
properties of SOzoDoNT. Every lady
who has ever nsed it, proclaims it .
perfect antidOte to dental decay. Pure
teeth are essential to pure breath,
and both are enjoyed by all who re-
sort to this agreeable, wholesome, and
invaluable vegetable compound.
Spalding's Glue will mend your ways,
Ro
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NOTICE TO FARAIERs AND DEALERS.
e. Epstein & Co. are prepared for
the hide season and are ready to buy
any quantity that is brought to them.
They win pay the highest market
price, In cash, for all classes of hides.
Farmers and dealers give them q call.
E. EPSTEIN & Co.,
136 Commercial Street.
B. T. Wright's old stand.
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a. T. 3 3. +. n. II.
EMPORTA.

NEW ADvERrIsEMENTs.-We present
this week the following list OF new adj
refreshments:
"A. 5. Smith-Fall and winter goods.
Noyes splcer-NotIcc to taxpayers.
A. Baker-Strayed or stolen.
VIM. Observation-Disclosures Pork
Packing House.
G. w. & c. C. Slaughter-Cattle to
let.
ID. w. Appleby-Sheep for sale.
Ruggles & Plumb-Wanted.
ID. w. Appleby-4O head of horses
ut public auction.
Letter list.
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N. p. Cogswell, western agent of
the NJ. X. & T. railway, has just is
sued a new bill for the benefit of
travellers to Texas. 1t only takes
twenty-fOur hours to go from Empo-
ria 20 Red river. Tickets from Empo-
ria to Sherman $50. Persons bound
for any point in Texas will consult
their interests by taking this route.
Trains leave daily at 8 20 a. m.
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We regret to learn of the sudden
death of Hon. William Whistler, of
Quenemo, Usage county, which took
place on Thursday OF last week. He
was a member of the legislature in
1871, from Usage county, and had been
prominent and prosperous business
man for many years at the old Sac
and Fox Indian agency.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-11-08

The Oxford Pr ess says that a neigh
Dor, after thirteen shots, killed a prai-
RE chicken. This sounds little fishy.
nation would show that the bird died
of old age.-Fort Scott Monitor.
That's nothing. Eight years ago,
the last time we went out hunting, we
shot at prairie chicken twenty feet
off, with double barreled gun, thirty
four times. We had q ':rest'' on the
fence at that. The chicken remained
quiet. We finally gave it up and
walked away sadly, and for all we
know the chicken is setting there yet.
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FREMONT.

DIED.-In Fremont, ON the 9th of
October, Katie, daughter of Almira
and Martin N. B. Carr, aged 1 year.
Also on the 25th of October, Almira,
wife of Martin n. B. Carr, in her 2Sd
year. Papers in Rensallaer county,
n. Y, please copy.
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How LADY MADE VorE FOR
GRANT.-We are informed that Gree
ley man went upon building a few
days ago to fix sign. One of the
ladies in the building removed the lad
der by which he must get down, and
refused to replace It until he solemnly
promised to vote for Grant. After
coaxing and parlying for a long time,
and finding the lady was determined
not to "give it ups" he promised to
comply with her demands, and did vote
for Grant, on Tuesday. like ''little
man."
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Sixth avenue has been fenced and set
tied by suburban residences quite a
long distance out of town on the east.
It il the most fenced up road here.
Among the best looking places on 1t
is Mr.. Coates house and three acres.
lie lately offered to trade 1t for stock
farm. Any party having the farm
bad better look up this chance.
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T.. W. Rush's suburban place makes
a very fine appearance, being well
stocked with trees and otherwise inn
proved. Rush is devOting his atten-
ton to cattle. believing that the AMI
mails do better on the hills than in the
bottom land.
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500 REWARD.

UTHEREAS. one or more persons, ac-
wv tuated by the meahest and most
malicious motives, did, on the night OF
the 25th inst, destroy q portion Of the
city pound, now, therefore, 1, William
Jay, by due authority OF law, do offer a
reward of one hundred dollars fer the
detection and conviction of the criminal
or criminals. WILLIAM JAY,
Mayor.
Emporia, October %, 1872. A
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GONE WEsr.-Mr, Greeley passed
through this town last night on his
way west, accompanied by splendid
brass horn. He was In a wagon with
transparencies, and had on his "old
white hat" Getten up by Charlie
Holmes, Bill Wilson and Thomas Bur
nell. The ontfit created much merri-
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-11-08

EXERCISING CLERK.-We were mis-
taken last week, in stating that Miss
Emma Hunt was a candidate for En-
rolling Clerk Of the House, at the COM
ing session of our Legisl AZURE. She is
a candidate for Engrossing Clerk of
the Senate. We gladly correct the
error, and urge her claims upon
our Senators.
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Among the donors to the U. p.
church here, should have been mem
TONED, the Ladies Mite Society OF the
ard L. p. church, Allegheny, Pa, and
members of the Sth U. p. church OF
the same city. By oversight these
names were omitted last week.
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A NUIsANcE.-Can anything be
done for the relief of our township
people, who are sent out to a little
school house a mile from town to vote ?
Why can't some arrangement be made
for them to vote at the court house /?
We have been so long used to have
them vote with us that it Is lonesome
without them. We hope the matter
VIII be fully Investigated by some of
our lawyers and the nuisance remedied
II possible. We want our country
friends with US on election day.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

THE CHARTER OAK.-We hazard
nothing, we think, In saying that, all
in all, it has no equal. It's size, its
shape, affording the greatest convent
ence, and its numerous and durable
vessels, entitle 1t to the preference over
any stove Of which we have any knowl-
edge.
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NIcE.-J. b. Hlnkle has just receiv-
cd some of the incest glassware we
ever saw. 1t is genuine French cut
glass imported from France, and is
perfect in all particulars. His genuine
China sets are also very beautiful.
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B. T. Wright's old stand.

DRESS UP.-We have received a
large and choice stock of French, Eng
lish and American cloths the last week,
and with experienced workmen, can
make good coats, pants and vests on
short notice.
- BANCROFT & McCARrER.
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MAIRIED.-October IL, 1872, at the
home OF the brides father, Humphrey
Roberts, sn Dry Creek, Lyon county,
Kansas, by Rev. John Jones, Mr.. Ed
ward Humphrey and Miss Mary Rob-
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lfGeorge Martin wants us to steal a
good portion OF his "Pen, Paste and
Scissors" he must get the Union to us
earlier In the week.
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In the absence of Rev. b. Kelley
from the city, Rev. Henry Wright
Will occupy the NJ. f. pulpit ut the
morning hour, next Sabbath; Profess
or Babcock, OF the Normal School, will
preach in the evening.
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PREAcHrNG.-We had a pleasant call
this week from Rev. James A. Paige,
Of Quincy, Ill. He preached last Sab
bath at the Presbyterian church, and
will occupy the same pulpit next Sab
bath. All are invited.
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A. A. Baker & Co., have got in a
huge mountain composed of Quincy
Hour in sacks. This house reports n
very good run of business.
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DIR. JNo. N. CR1LrY

H o ri o EOP ATHIa II.
Chronic diseases treated by electric
ity. Nasal eatarrh treated by a new
method. No charge unless q satisfac-
tory cure is made. Office first door
south of the Post Office.
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1 wish to say TO my friends and Gus
toners of Lyon, Chase and Butler
counties that they will find me at T.
G. Wibley's store, where will be able
to show large stock OF dry goods,
boots, shoes and clothing, at low prices.
Don't fail to give me q call when In
the city. II. II. HOOVER,
1916. Emporia, Kan.