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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22
OBITUARY.

BENJAMIN LEsH, the subject of thii
notice, who died at Americas, Lyon coun'
ty, Kan sas, May 10Th, 1874, was born in
Berks county, Penn, April 6, 1906, and
emigrated TO Kansas about four years ago
More than two years ago ne was stricken
with disease, combining him nearly every
hour TO his bed for thirty months, and
not leaving his room during that entire
time except on 4 single occasion. His
disease was dropsy of the lungs. His
sickness was such as to render him almost
all the time. lie realized the greatness OF
the task of caring for him, and was often
panied at the thought, but in. all the
waary months Of hi9 pain and sorrow he
was most affectionately cared for by q
devoted wife and loving children. From
the first he was impressed that he would
not recover from his sickness, and gave
his affairs all into the hands OF one of his
sons for adjustment, and designated the
place of his last home on earth by the
side OF little Benny, one of his grandchil-
dren who had just been buried in the
beautiful cemetery at Americas. Father
Lesh was one OF those retiring, sweet
spirited men, kind and patient, no mans
enemy, but every mans friend, His
death occurred during the visit from
Penn. his former home) Of large num-
Der of his old acquaintsnces, and early
friends. Those who have known him
longest speak in the highest praise of his
fidelity as g friend, aud his piety as a
christian. The presence of these friends
was forum ate, for they will, from person
al observation, be able to correct some OF
the wrong impressions that prevail in
some of the sold homes,'' that their
friends are uncared for in this far of
land. While this good mans case WAS a
sad one, yet he was always surrounded
with the warmest and tenderest friends.
For many years have not known case
which shared so largely the sympathy Of
all than did lie. People do not leave their
hearts behind them when coming West.
Although the most of western people are
struggling for homes, yet when sorrow
comes there are willing hands to lift our
burdens, and hearts that ache in keeping
with our own.
He is gone, All that love and skill
could do for him was done, but his time
to suffer was at close. Thirty-six years
ago he connected himself with the church
and from that time bore the profession OF
a christian with credit TO himself and
honor to his Master. His funeral was at
tended by large number Of friends. He
leaves a wife and five children, all OF
whom are grown, and had given the dear
old father the great joy of seeing them all
established in The principles and prac-
tees of the religion he had always taught
them.
He died in peace, calmly and confident
~ trusting in the merits of the Lord Jesus
Christ. Among his last ineligible
words were these: "Christ is mine, and
/ am his"
" o how sweet it will be in that beautiful
land,
So free from all sorrow and pains
With songs on our lips. and With harrs in
our hands,
TO meet one another again.
wv. w. BAILEY.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

Judge Ruggles received word on
Monday that the Supreme court had
sustained the decisions of our District
court, Judge f. d. Peyton presiding in
the six whisky cases appealed last sum-
mer, by the whisky king, F. w. Vol
mer. The cases were six in number,
and were entitled "The City of Empo-
ria VS.. f. w. Volmer." They attracted
much attention at the time in our city,
and occupied many days in taeir trial.
Judge Ruggles, assisted by w. a. Ran
dolph and J. w. Linn, we're the city's
attorneys. There is nothing truer
than that ''the way of the transgressor
is hard" These cases will cost VOimer
about 81, 800. After he pays this and the
other costs incurred in trying to
force the whisky business on
our people, the profits will be con-
siderably diminished.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

NEW TowN.-A new town is being
laid out at the NJ. N. & T. crossing OF
Rock creek on the Ilaw reserve, about
half way between Americas and
Council Grove, and eight miles from
each place. The site is beautiful
one, and the surrounding country is
very fertile. The new town will prob
ably be named Dunlap, after our old
friend Joseph Dunlap, who is an old
citizen Of that vicinity. Mr.. Grave
rock of this city is now engaged In
making q survey of the site and lay
ing it out into lots, blocks aud streets
We have not learned the names Of the
company.
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EMPORLA.

NEw ADVERTISEMENTS pre-
sent this week the following list o
new advertisements:
Isaac Il. Goodnow-M. X. & T. rail-
road lands for sale.
John Wirneke-Strayed or stolen.
Geo. Crowe-Auction.
Coppock s. Co.-New hardware store.
I. Murdock-Farm and city proper
ty for sale.
Frederick Genter-Strayed.
X. l.. McConnel-Road notice.
&. I, MelYin-Strayed.
City ordinances.
Howard & Zimmerman - Business
notice.
Asa. Baldwln-Business notice.
Room TO rent.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

New Law FIRM. On the first
of June Almerin Gillett, Esq,
and Z. NJ. Forde, Esq, will form
a law partnership at the present office
of Mr.. Gillett. This will make a
stIoEg team, to use q homely express
sion. With Major Gillett our readers
are all acquainted. By straightfor-
ward and honorable course here for
many years, and through the close at
tention he has paid to his business, he
has built up Z very valuable law bust
ness, and has met with large degree
of success. Mr.. For1e has been in the
Office OF Judge Ruggles for some years
is very attentive to business, aud the
papers he gets up always hold. He il
not only attentive and careful, but well
posted in the law. The new firm will
have convenient and pleasant rooms in
the Eskridgs block, well fitted with all
necessary fixtures, including a large
McNeal & Urban safe, and one OF tbs
most extensive and valuable libraries
to be found in Southern Kansas. We
can recommend this firm, if our en-.
dOrsement were needed, as competent
! prompt, careful and successful,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

UNITARIAN SoCIErY.-Soms of tie
friends seem ignorant of our change
OF churches. Services arc held regu-
larry morning and evening at the Con-
gregational church, and Sunday schoo
at u O'Clock. On Sunday next ReY.
Mr.. Copeland will preach in the morn
ing on christian infidelity," and will
lecture Sunday night on ''the motive
power of the universe
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

Have you cellar? Is it dry? Are
there no remnants of decaying vege-
tables or pieces of wood in it? Is it
thoroughly ventilated? Unless cell
lar is kept dry and clean it is great
nuisance. 1t would be well to white
wash the walls and sprinkle the floor
well with lime.
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will give away before the marcia Of 8
better and purer progress. Most OF
the crimes which have blackened her
history have been committed by per-
sons who were not residents there, but
who chose that as their field of opera
tions, because of the supposed lawless
condition of things They reckoned
without their host and have been as
promptly and severely dealt with as
they would have been in any commu-
nifty.
With number one agricultural and
stock country surrounding Ter; with
the enterprise and grit of her citizens,
manifested on all occasions, Wichita
has bright future before her.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

A Southern Kansas exchange says it
learns from reliable sources that if a
strip of buckwheat is sown around q
field no chinch bugs will enter. 1t is
told that the bugs will not eat buck
wheat, and that, coming to something
they cannot devour, they turn back in
search of palatable food.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

NEW GooDs.-The popular store To-
Gated in Union block is responsible for
another excitement. They are now
receiving another installment of new
goods. The ladies are pouring in
there day and night to see the very
latest arrival of fashionable goods.
Newman s. Bro. are doing a very ex-
tensiVe business. Cause-they keep a
splendid assortment and sell goods
very cheap.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

Hon. T. S. Huffaker, one of Coun-
ell Groves oldest and best citizen call
od on us Tuesday. Mr.. HufTaker had
been out west looking at the country
along the line of the A. T. & S. F.
railroad. He reports very heavy rains
out In that section of country. The
low lands all flooded.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

New REAL ESTATE FIRM.-Prichard
q Annis have opened real estate of
flee at Americas, as successors to r.
W. Randall. They are already doing
quite a business. Mr.. Prichard in
forms us that there is very consider
able inquiry for lands at Americas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

A visit to the Normal school will
convince any one that the very best
kind OF work Is being done In that in
stitution. It resembles a beehive in
industry and energy. Every member
OF the faculty, and almost every stu
dent, show their need of the rest
which the summer vacation will bring.
All have worked faithfully, and the
Normal school was never in better
condition than 1t is to-day.
We were surprised to learn OF the
large attendance on this term, as it is
always lighter at this season of the
year than at any other time. On the
roll of the Normal department there
are l55 students, and about as in the
model department; making in all go
students. The esprit de corps OF the
students was never better in any
school. All are determined to stand
as high as possible in good behavior
and scholarship at the approaching
examinations. Every member of the
faculty is actuated by desire to make
their different classes show the work
of master hands whom the inspection
day comes.
GRADUATING CLASS.
In four weeks the closing exercises
of the school year will take place.
Seventeen of the students will grad
uate in the Elementary Course, most
II not all of whom will go out into
the State as bright and competent
teachers. Their names are as follows:
LADIEs-Jennie B. Campbell. Mary
NJ. Dlckerson, Ella T. Cole, Eva l..
Howard, Anna Melville, Lillian A.
Norton, Sadie Rogers, Dellie Spauld-
Ing, Anna III. Stinson, Nettie Thurs
ton, Hattie A. Ward, Dora Wilson,
Mary White.
GENTLEMEN-Henry HaggarJ, C. L.
Kennedy, L. NJ. Carter, Arson Gridley.
The graduating class has chosen Mr..
Haggard to deliver the salutatory, and |
Miss Cole the valedictory.
On Sunday, the 18th of June, at 8 d.
M, President G. r. PomerOy will de-
liver the annual sermon. On Tuesday |
evening, June 10th, Prof. II. b. Nor
ton will deliver an address before the |
two school societies, the Lyceum and |
PHILADELPHIA. The term sociable will |
take place OIL Wednesday evening, the |
18th. The graduating exercises will |
take place on Thursday, 18th.
These exercises will be very inter-
esting, and we have no doubt but that |
they will be attended by large num-
bers of our citizens.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

A. A. Newman and vile, Mrs. r. c.
Haywood (former EmPorians) and
Miss Houghton, sister OF Mrs. New
man, came up from Arkansas City
last week. After spending some days
here among friends the three ladies
started for their old homes in Maine,
where they will spend the summer.
Mr.. N. went back home Monday even
Ing. We are glad to learn from him
that Arkansas City is fiourishing.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22
BUSINESS NOTICES.

IMPORTANT TO ALL WHO WANT TO
PAINT.-Paints of all desirable coiors
by the quart or gallon mixed ready for
use and egarranted as durable as the
best lead and oil, at Tandy s. East
mans. Also lead and oil, brushes,
window glass and wall paper, at prices
that will astonish even the grangers.
1870
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

STAR RoLL.-The following is the
" Star Roll of third grade of Empo-
ria city schools, for the month ending
May 10, 1874: Misses jamie Coates,
Maggie Emerson, Mary Gardner, Clara
Hood, Ella Jones, Jennie Jones, Liz
zie Jones, Cora Kelly, Ida Lewis, Katie
Mcdowell, Minnie Marsh, Amy Storrs.
NJ. Z. PEARcE, Teacher.
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+. NJ. L. A.-The Emporia Mutual
Loan Association will hold its second
annual election of officers and direc-
tors on Monday evening June 1st,at the
court house. A fine of so cents is inn
posed on all resident male members
not attending. A proposition to take
security on land in adjacent counties
will be voted on.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

j. :. Danford and C. NJ. Foulks and
their wives are stopping in the city.
They have travelled oyer Colorado
and Texas looking at the country, but
don't find anything that suits them bet
ter than Kansas. We believe they
will stick to Kansas. There amt any
use, boys; you can't better yourselves.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

THE NEW HARDWARE SToRE.-Cop-
peck Sc Co. have an advertisement in
to-day's NEWS. These gentlemen are
live and reliable business men. They
have splendid stock, everything
"spink and span new and of the
first quality. They have, also, large
supply of agricultural machinery on
hands. Their advertisement will tell
you the kinds they keep. We bespeak
for. them liberal trade.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

WHAT Do You SAY TO THIS ?-We
should like TO see all the pretty girls
of Lyon county together, and to hear
all the babies squalling at enc time,
therefore we are in favor OF union
celebration of the Fourth. The gran
gers will please pass the hat, and start
things; the Emporia fire company
may brush up their red shirts and
black their boots; the Masons, Odd
Fellows, Knights of Pythias and Sow
ereigns OF Industry, will get their re-
gala in order. Where is the brass
band? Clint Waite may get his band
in order. Morris & Bottger can get
on the fire works. We are going to
have it. Soden's grove is the place.
The procession will reach from the
Normal to the Cottonwood, and there
will be eight thousand people foolin'
around hero that day. -
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

RAILROAD LANDs.-In our advertis-
ing columns may be found the adver-
tisement of the NJ. X. Sc L. railroad
lands. Those desiring to purchase
will do well to read it. Especially do
we call the attention of our large mum
Der OF Eastern readers who may have
their eyes turned KansaswaPl to this
advertisement. All they have to do is
to send to Isaac T. Goodnow, and he
will furnish them all the information
desired.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

THE FoURTH.-We understand our
granger friends have arrangements on
foot for the celebration of the coming
Fourth of July. We suppose every
body will be included In the invitation.
Let us have n grand union celebration
by the people of the whole county.
Let us all get together once. Put US
down for the destruction OF two OF
three cold chickens.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

All nature Is lovely. The days and
nights are pleasant. The earth is
dressed In her most beautiful robes.
The gentle shower of Tuesday morn
ing made everything rejoice with
freshness. The season thus far has
been very favorable. It now looks
like we shall have bOuntiful harvest
and . superabundance OF fruit. Every.
body is rejoicing in the 'gOOd time
coming"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

Married, on Thursday, May lth, at
the residence OF the brides parents in
this city, William Il. Cochran, of Flor
ence, Kansas, to Miss Eta Clapp,
daughter of william Clapp, OF this
eifv
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

BABY WAGoNs.-IIirth, Gilmore &
Co. have received fine assortment Of
baby wagons, which are offered at
such low prices that everybody who
owns baby cannot afford TO be with
ont nne
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

Keller, Harris and Rice have made
the new Fowler and Hall building
hump this week. They are the boys
to put things through. The walls are
finished, and now OIL. Stratton will put
the carpenter work through on the
fast line
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

The railroad company are preparing
20 build platform from Commercial
street across third avenue to Luther's
eating house. This will be great &C
commodatIon to, the citizens of the
plaee, as well as the travelling public
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

The directors of the A. T. & s. f.
railroad will pass through our city to-
day (Friday) on a tour of inspection
They are going out west to look after
the interests aud trade of this great
thorough fare.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

Two OF our leading farmers who
have been in this week endorse Grants
veto message In the strongest terms,
and say It is the best thing he has
done since he brought lee to Linn
api.l
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

HIGHLANDER.-On Invitation from
Mr.. w. II. Douglas owner of the fine
stallion, Highlander, we took Il ride,
or rather fly, few days ago. High
lander is one of the best horses in the
West. He has increased his speed
since last year very considerably, and
will be apt to "clear the track" of all
opposition this fall. This horse can be
seen at Mr., Douglas stable in this city.
He is worth going ont of the way to
look at
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Thirty Years Experience of an {

Thirty Years Experience OF an Old
Nurse.
Mrs. Winsiows' Soothing Syrup is the pre-.
scription of one of the best female physicians
and nurses in the United States, and has been
used for thirty years with never failing safe
ty and success by millions of mothers and
children, from the feeble infant OF one week
old to the 8.luit. 1t corrects acidity of tho
stomach, relieves wind collie, regulates the
bowels, and gives rest, health and comfort to
mother and child. We believe it to be the
best and surest remedy in the world in all
cases OF dyscntery and diarrhGa in children
whether it arises from teething or from any
other cause. Full directions for using will
accompany each bottle. None genuine unless
the facsimile of CURTIS & PERKINS is on
the outside wrapper Sold by all medicine
dealers. 40-1y
Children often Look Pale and Sick
From no other cause than having worms in
the stomach. Browns Vermifuge COmfit:
will destroy worms without injury to thC
child, being perfectly white and free from al
coloring or other injurious ingredients usual
IL used in worm preparations. CURTIS 8
BROWN, rroprietOrs, No. 215 Fulton street
New York.
Sold by druggists and chemists and dealer:
in medicines, at twenty five cents a box.
4D-1y
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

What are our fruit growers going to
do with the promised immense surplus
of fruit which they will soon have on
handr Can We afford to Let it go to
wastes Why not can it?
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Non-advertisers may read the fol-
lowing to profit:
DEFINITION OF SOLITUDE.-A mer-
chant who has class in Sunday school
asked, "What Is solitude? '' and was
visibly disturbed when u miserable
boy answered, The store that don't
advertise
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

McNutt and Winner, the Wichita
murderers, were taken through on the
train Thursday night last to be tried
at the term of court now in session at
Wichita. They had been for some
time in the Topeka Jail.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

ANOTHER LAwYER.-w. w. Scott,
Esq late of Lake City, Minnesota, has
permanently located in our city. lie
comes well recommended as lawyer,
aud has found employment In the
law office of Judge Ruggles.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

A NEW ENTERPRIsE.-HoW TO GET
A CARPET.-That enterprising firm,
whitley & Henson, have made arrange
ments by which they can furnish the
people here with carpets of all grades
and kinds, ranging in price from 40
cts. yard to $500. They will sell by
sample at a very small per cent.
They represent st. Louis house which
carries 4 stock of $4,000. They now
have the samples of all grades of car
pets desired by our people, and all you
have to do is to go to their store, pick
out what you want and they will i'm
mediately order it already made up i
you desire it. This will undoubtedly
be @ great accommodation to our peo-
pie, as they will have a large assOrt'
mcnt to order from, can buy then
cheap, and receive them in short order
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

Newman Bros. are determined to
keep up with the trade. They keep
their new store room chock full oi
new goods all the time. Latest styles
OF dress goods lust received.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

SoLD.-Fred. Stuckey sold his fine
bedstead, of which we made mention
last week, to Judge Ruggles for $l0O'
The Judge got bargain, and Fred
will now make some more fine fnrnl-
furR
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Gong East, Mail AMI Ex., no. ., =: s5 a m.
. Passenger - 4, l:J0 a. m.
Going west, Mall and TX =" LOOP. m
Passenger, :" 3, 2:40p p. IN.
Trains run daily except Sunday and
make close connection for all points
east, north and south. Sleeping cars
on night trains. Through tickets for
all principal points in the United States
and Canada. Also ocean tickets to and
from Europe foE sale at the depot near
court house, by
A. G. LAKIN, Agent.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

A full line Of collars, whips, plaster
ing hair &c. for sale at the leather
store of Howard s. Zimmerman. They
pay the highest price in cash tor hides
and tallow. 2l-lt
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

The material Is being hauled on the
corner of Cottonwood and Second av-
enue for the early completion of a
Catholic chapel. Work will COM
mence on the building next Monday.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

Ice cream season opened, and Mr..
Bennett, just north of Tandy & East
mans, feasted this scribbler and party.
1t was good, and we can recommend
Mr.. Benefits establishment.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

Z. i. A.-Hereafter, until further
rIotice, the library rooms will be open
from . to and from 8 to p. m. each
day Sundays excepted.
LIBRARY COMMITTEE.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

Married, at the residence OF the
brides parents, May 9th, 1874, by Rev
j. A. Collins, Mr.. Arthur w. Plumb
to Miss Elnora J. Wheeler, all Of I.y-
on county.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

THE WnITE TEAM.-Hank Lowe has
purchased Jim Davis fine white team,
and now has them in his livery stable.
They make a fine carriage team, and
you can always get a first-class "rig"
at Loves.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

II Bro. Roberts would just take
those fancy letters out of the body of
his Independent lie would have one of
the neatest looking papers In the State.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

FOR REHF.--A room, either furnish
ed or UNFINISHED. Located on Con-
stitution street, first house north of
stone school house. 21-1t*
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There is talk OF union picnic of the
NJ. L. Sabbath schools of Emporia and
Wichita at some suitable point OH the
A. T. & s. +. road. Let us haye it.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

What about a hotel? There never
was time when one was so badly
needed. The town Is suffering every
day for IL.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-05-22

The mumps and measels are having
run here. The old "seven year" which
used to lie SO popular when we were q
boy don't thrive in Kansas.