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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

The LAsT-The old frame building
next south of the FRS, National bank,
which has been prepared for removal,
to give way for the two new business
rooms Of HOlderman Bros, is the last
land mark of the old town on Com
mercial street. 1t was erected early in
the spring of 1857 by the Emporia
town company, for hotel. In its day
1t was considered quite large affair.
1t stood on the site of the bank build
Ing, from whence it was removed few
years ago to give place to that elegant
structure. This building was first oc-
cupied in May, 1867, as the Office OF
The NEWS. Two or three of the first
numbers of the papers were issued in
it. At this time there were no parti-
lions in the building, it merely being
rooted and weatherboarded. One OF
the rooms was also occupied by f. P.
Bancroft's real estate Office. In June
of that year it was opened as a hotel
by John Hammond. He was succeed
ed by n. IS. Storrs. Nearly all the
town, except the few families, as well
as strangers, lived here, and it was Oft
en- crowded to its utmost capacity.
Here, also, were the religious exercis-
es of the community held for the first
year, as well as various public meet
ings, high-toned balls, etc. Go
and look at that old dinisg room with
the old kitchen cut off from the rear
end, and then take q view of Bancroft
hall. Think in this connection what a
capacious and commodious place it
was for dances. If those old walls
could talk, and woald talk, they could
make some interesting stories, Illus
trating the various phases of social life
In the early times. They could tell OF
many joyous scenes, as well as those
Illustrative of the darker side of human
affairs. 1t was a pleasant home to all
who found their way to its hospitali-
ties, and many remember it with ''fond
recollections." The old landmarks of
the pioneer days are giving away week
after week to the better things that
| growth and refinement bring.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26


BRISK RUNAwAY.-Dr. Howard cam q
around Tom Harvey's corner Tuesday
with his pony team, At such a brisk rate
that he was tilted out OF his spring waR-
on. The ponies concluded this was their
opportunity, and that they would show
the people what they could do. The Do
MES. like the runners OF old times, con-
cluded to rid themselves Of the weight
which beset them, and they did.
AT the corner Of Sixth an d Commercial
Lney took the sidewalk on the east side.
haussiers barber sign wasn't q "dea-
bite" Ames' photograph sign was badly
demoralized. The fellows who ran out
to see the fun got inside again without
An invitation. They made the entire
block on the side walk. They broke the
wagon, and finally ran into country po-
ny hitched on Bancroft d MeCarter,s
corner, knocked It over and all OF thena Law
in q heap. Concluding they had had fun
enough for one time, they did not try to
go further. DR.. Howard was slightly
hurt In one OF his arms. That was the
hveliest runaway for many q day.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

The above is fac smile of label we
are placing upon whisky we have sue
ceeded In getting control of with some
difficulty. All of the physicians to whom
we have shown it pronounce it superior
to anything yet brought to this market for
medical and family use.
Almost all writers and eminent prac-
ticioners of medicine admit and recon-
mend whisky-when of good quality-as
preferable as medicinal agent to brandy
for various reasons, the most important Of
which is: it is much more likely to be of
good quality, as its mode Of manufacture
is simpler; its action in low feVers as g
diffusive stimulant is equal to brandy in
potency, while 1t does not produce the
painful burning in the stomach so often
complained Of when brandy is used; in
staying the waste of tissue of consu mp
ton of the lungs, nothing, except it may
be cod liver oil. has yet been found to
equal it. The above being true, the diff
ference in price should be taken into con-
sideration, which is quite an item usually
to those who are so unfortunate as to be
i'll. A single trial of our goods we are as
sured will convince the purchaser it is
something superior to anything they ever
used of the kind.
SPENCER s. CUTTER.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

that this donation that was a getting up
for the purpus of assisting the kneedy
s. distrest; because it was not extern
ded to the community at large thare
was remontrunce gotten up bi one
Mr. w s. one Mr. S in Elmondary
town ship threw spite got up q notori-
Gus ly of their their own max s. rote
out petition gainst it stateing that
all the Settler in the township either
had their gamers full of wheel or mon
ey In their pockets or cattle to buy
with which is home spun ly Just a
few days a go one of their close
neighbors tride to get wheel a mong
them & pay part of the money down
they told him they had no wheel to
sell & he came to Mr. B & he let him
have s. one of the same men that re-
fused to let him have is L G &She is
one to assign this remonstrunce thare
is Mr. S that have as mulch land in Gull
ivAtion as or of the others Jeneral-
ly 8 or renters on his land & he is q
selling off his stalk on the account of
feed & he baught 100 bushels of wheel
a few days a go tor his own use he
would not have any thing to doc with
their petition thare ANT a man q mong
those that assigned it that would let q
man have a bushel of grain or a pound
of meet for any kind Of work thare is
sevrel in in my neighbor hood that
would of suffered had it not of bin for
Mr. B he let them have money or no
money s. WHARF the meet is to come
from God only nose those too men that
got up this remonstrunce is too young
men bout % that is single g trying
to starve little children & beasts when
1t amt takeing AIRY cent out of their
pocket one of them lives with his foth-
er that his boar don't cost him any
thing the other is getting upward of
40 dollar q month teaching School 6 q
mother of the assigners is young man
that have lot of cattle he is single his
name is w G and a mother assigner is q
single man; G; G all of those single
men no one to to see to only their
selVs & q mother one of those assigners
is the old man s g a short time since
thare was family of people stOpt at
his house with a gang of little children
one Of the coolest knights this winter
cald to s to stay at his house & furn-
ish their own beding & get little hay
for theer TEEN & he shcckly would
knot suffer hin & and the little child
rem to have shelter il sleeting neither
would let Inn have hay & a mother as
signer L Q that had wheel to sell 6
one of his clost neighbors went to him
to get wheel & proferd to pay him for
half of it down q the other as soon as
he could getit & he is cald honest
man & G would not let him have a
bushel
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

A Lyon county farmer tells us the
scrabble for aid at Council Grove the 9th.
er day, to large extent made by people
who don't need it, was disgusting. One
fellow who had lately sold about 100 head
OF two-year old cattle, and invested the
money In yearlings, felt ter ribly outraged
because ne could not get load of corn
for his team.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

CoRREcTIoN.-The printers made hav-
oc with the marriage notice OF our friend
Sargent last week, and hence we publish
corrected notice from the Cincinnati
Commercial.
SARGENT-LEHMANOwsxY-Int this city
on the 10th inst, by Rev. C. W. Ketcham,
Mr.. Lewis h. Sargent, Of Emporia, Kan.
sas, and Miss Florence Lehmanowska, oil
Cincinnati.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

We don't know anything about fax.
seed. Frank heard that there was 100
bushels Of seed at DIR. Moore's, and rush.
ed into print. 100 bushels is not 8 flea
bite In comparison to what IL wanted.
Everybody seems to be going into fax bus
mess. The probability is it will be
overdone.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26
PLYMOUTH.

A few days last week seemed to be q
jolly time for blue birds, but are they
rot rather "crowding the season?''
The fall wheat seems to be but lit
tie damaged. Hope to see a good
crop.
From a personal examination OF
our peach trees we predict at least
halt crop of peaches if not further in
jured. Grape vines someW hat winter
killed.
Ed. Mcmillan is fencing his farm
adjoining j. G. Ecreet; has some
twenty acres broken last summer to
put in small grain.
We wish to say n word In regard
to the "Relief Bill" published in last
weeks NEWS. If man has no money
or credit at home, the county 70 rsooth
must trust him; and at the present
time an election cannot be called and
held in time to be of any benefit in the
way of seed grain, except, perhaps,
corn and potatoes. If an election is
called, We hope to see the bonds voted
down.
The Lyceum here is progressing
favorably, and with interest to most OF
our people, varied occasionally by .
fight amongst the rowdy boys outside,
If some of those rowdies were trans
ported to the Fejee Islands, cor some
other seaport" it would be blessing
to the community. It is proposed to
give An exhibition on Saturday even
ing, March 9Th, at the school house, al
q probable close to the Lyceum for the
season.
Like Artemus Ward, Rocky o.
born met with an ''episode" last Satur-
day evening. The ''episode" is of the
"female persuasion" and weighed sew
en- pounds. Rocky is at least an inch
taller and feels happy. j. S.
February 22d, 1875.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

Information has come to US that q GER
tain gentleman, whose name we shall
withhold this time, has Victimized some
OF our business men by telling them he
was at work for US. He carries q eopious
reporters book and "takes notes" This
Is dodge" by which we understand be
Is several dollars ahead. For the protec-
ton Of others we will simply announce
that we have no one employed, and haye
not mad, except few days in December,
outside Of the ONCE.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

y. A. Shattuck, formerly with Cady &
Oimstead, Kansas City, can be found at
the new pOstOfice jewelry store. Those
having watches, clocks or jewelry of anv
KIND In need Of repairs, Will do well by
leaving their work with Mr.. shattuck, as
he comes we'll recommendation Cady 8
oimstead, Of Kansas City, in whose EN-.
ploy he has been for long time. He is q
hrst-class workman, and will guarantee
satisfaction.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

There il a conductor named .James an
the Atehtson, Topeka & Santa Fe rail-
road. Hence the construction OF IGsell. ;,
VIZ; that one Of the "James boys'' has re-
Gently passed over that road.-Junction
City Union.
We built that joke some weeks ago, and
1t makes us sad to know that, SO far as
we have noticed. not one Of the sssmart,,
newspapers bit at tt.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26
THE LIBRARY.

What are You Going to Do about it?
Orr Emporia Library Association
has been able to keep about even this
year-that is, the debt brought over
from last year has been increased but
little. Owing to the hard times few
entertainments have been given. The
expenses have been watched very
closely, and the Library could hardly
have been run more economically.
The principle debt is for rent, and
the landlord is to-day threatening to
levy on the books and property. Now,
citizens of Enporia, do You want this
done? Seventy-five annual member
ships would lift the institution out of
debt. It would be a shame and dis
grace to let the property go to sale.
Next Tuesday evening, March %, is
the time OF the annual meeting. It
will be held at the Library rooms.
There are only about forty annual
members. There ought to be at least
one hundred and fifty in a town of this
size, and protesting the enterprise of
Emporia. If any one thinks this Ii
brary can be run without a small
amount of money each year they are
badly mistaken. Then let those who
are not members, and who want to see
the Library continue in existence, be at
the annual meeting next Tuesday
evening. If they cannot attend, let
them see that their names are enrolled
as members before that date.
At the annual meeting officers are to
be elected. Various propositions are
to be discussed, for its welfare. 1t is
every citizens business and interest to
attend to the interests of the Library.
If these are not attended to promptly,
1t Is altogether likely the days of use
fulness of the Institution arc about
numbered.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

PEsoNAL.-We had q pleasant call q
few days ago from DR.. H. Smith, of Blan-
chester, Clinton county, Ohio, an &C.
quaintance OF our boyhood days. he and
Mrs. Smith were on their way home from
TT. Sill, where they have q son in bust.
ness, and where they had spent the win.
ter. They stopped here t. visit F. E
smith, Esq. They went on their way Il
Ohio Friday.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26
HIDES.
To Farmers and Country Dealers.

To Farmers and Country Dealers.
e. e pstine 8 Co. have taken q contract
to deliver 1Oo,O pounds OF dry and green
hides direct to tanners IN Boston, by
spring, and therefore will offer higher and
bigger prices In cash, for hides and ftlrs
this winter than any house in the city.
Special attention paid to hide dealers.
We therefore advise all farmers and
hide dealers not to sell until they have
Investigated our prices on hides and furs,
as it is to their own benefit to do 80, If
they wish to realize the outside figures in
cash for their stock.
Place of business, 1876 COMMERCIAL
STREET. 45tI.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26
THE SUPPER

Was furnished at Charley Hurst's res
taurant under the hall. The tables
groaned with all the good things and
luxuries of the season. Mr.. H. has al
ready taken the front rank as cater
er. His establishment has been thor
oughly refltted and renovated, and no
pains or expense were spared to do his
full share in making all his guests en-
tirely happy. Over one hundred peo-
pie partoOk of the elegant collation.,
and there was enough left to feed as
many more.
The party broke up shortly after
midnight, having proved one of the
most enjoyable and successful of the
season.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

). T. Kelsey, forester OF the A, T. & s.
r. road,.says that the chinch bugs never
iced on flax, and thar it has never been
known to pass through field or "trip OF
max. lie thinks that these facts may sug.
gest way of protecticg corn fields from
the bugs. We call the attention OF our
farmers to the above. It is worth a trial.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

Teachers examinations are held the
last Saturday in each month, in the
stone school house, in Emporla, COM
mencing at 8 O'Clock a. m. Apllic ants
are requested to be promptly on time,
and come provided with writing mate
rial. A. d. CHAMBERS,
p. J. CARMICHAEL,
NJ. J. WATSON,
Examiners.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26
BUSINESS NOTICES.

IMPORTANT TO ALL WHO WANT TO
PAINT.-Paints of all desirable colors
by the quart or gallon mixed ready for
use and toGrrGnted as durable as the
best lead and oil, at Tandy 6 East
mans. Also lead and oil, brushes,
window glass and wall paper, at prices
that will astonish even the grangers.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

There being some snow on the ground
saturday, and the weather indicating
more snow. several farmers came to town
In their sicighs, and about noon the snr
came out and the snow all disappeared
In a few minutes, and about the middl,
OF the afternoon We noticed some OF tn,
farmers making their way home In tbeI,
sleighs through the mud. Kansas is {
hard road 10 travel, sometimea.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

The GRAND CONCERT OF THE SEASON,
Remember that the concert for the ben.
eht Of the Presbyterian church will take
place at.Baneroft hall next Tuesday even.
Ing. Our best musical talent has been
brought into requisition, and from the
long time given to rehearse, there Is no
doubt but that it will be one of the finest
musical treats ever given in EmporIa.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

NoTICE.-There will be a meeting OF
the Z. l.. A. Tuesday evening, March Cd
to elect officers for the coming year.
tlcket suggested-J. A. Young, presi-
dent; Il. ID. McCarter, vice president
board OF directors-D. W. Eastman, d.
c. McMurtrie, Z. p. Bancroft, Miss II. A.
warren, S. b. Riggs; secretary, W. R.
Griffith; treasurer, H. Dunlap.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

We have several communications from
Elmendaro tOwnship-enough to fill n
bushel basket-in answer to the eommun-
ieation published three weeks ago. They
are too long for insertion. They all bear
the earmarks of the same author. The
purport Of them is that the gentlemen
who issued the first manifesto, are slight
ly given to untruthfulness. These COM
munications have too many words to get
at calling man or set of men a liar. We
publish one handed in this week Uer6a-
tanl ct HterGtum. And now let us have 8
rest.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

CIV. Frederick, General Agent, is now
prepared to take applications and nego-
tate loans for parties desiring to borrow
money; also insure yeur life, or transact
any other business done by q General
Agent. 36.tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

HoUsEs.-We hear OF several resi-
dences of the better class having
changed hands of late. They have
mostly gone into the hands of substan-
tial citizens. They exhibit that faith
In the town by these investments
which is one of the best indications for
the future. While business is dull
here as well as elsewhere, there is &
tirm belief that a better day and g
brighter condition of things is only q
short distance In the future.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

EUROPEAN TICKETs.-H. Z. Norton,
Real Estate Agent, is agent for the
Anchor line Of steamers, and Is ready
to supply tickets to all persons who
may wish to visit at any point in Eu-
rope, both to go and return. Special
inducements offered to those who may
wish to bring friends to this country,
from any point in Europe. He Is
agent for the sale of tickets to all Inn
portant points east or west, north OF
south, over the II. X. 8 T. railway.
II you are going east 1t will pay you to
see Norton before purchasing ticket.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

Death has been busy in our community
for two months. MOurners go about the
Streets- Sad eyes and broken hearts are
plenty. It Is stated that there was a fn.
neral every day last week. This condi-
tIOn Of things awAkens the deep sympa-
thies Of those who have hearts to move.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

Would 1t not be advisable for our farm
ers, as spring opens, to burn all rubbish,
straw, corn stalks, etc., ON their farms,
thereby destroying the chinch bugs that
have wintered In these various placesy
Try 1t, II 1t does no good, It will do no
harm.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

EDITOR NKws:-We wish to express.
through the columns Of your paper, our
heartfelt gratitude to the citizens OF I'm.
poria and vicinity for their kind assist
snce and sympathy during the Illness OF
our son. n. and r. STUBBs.
Emporia, ID no., 22d, 1873.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

MAPLEWooD Conner
is the authorized agent for the sale of
lots in this cemetery, located north
west of the city. He will attend to
having graves dug for those who de-
sire him to do SO. ianl-tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

Tickets for the concert next Tuesday
evening for sale at the p. o. book store Of
Miss Thomas. Single tickets, so cents;
three for 81; five, $3.50. Buy tickets and
take your families. The little folks will
enjoy lt.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

The increased shipments Of household
goods over the A, T. & s. +. road indI-
cate that the tide of immigration too suth-
western Kansas has already set in.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

A young man returning home at 4 late
hour q little worse for too much supper.
hatless and coatless, was asked ny his
fond wife, "where's your hat and coat ~
''sent 'em, my dear, (hic) TO the relief
committee
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

CONGREGATIONAL CHURcH.-ThIs in.
stitution has been closed 3 week for re-
pairs. The building is being plastered
and papered. 1t will resume regular
service next Sunday.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26
WANTED.

To exchange farm at Hesrer, Douglas
county, for one near Emporia. Inquire OF
MAHLoN STUBBs,
Emporia Kas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

James Smith has increased the number
or wolkmen in his cigar mandatory
His business Is steadily increasing, and
his wholesale trade IL immense.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

We hope to see large area Of crops put
In everywhere. Good crops this sea-
son, which we are almost sure to have,
will fix US up all o.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

Elegant business suits suitable for
professional men and others, equal to
custom made, and at about one half
the price. Call and see them at Per-
leY's. 4Otf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

One Of our prominent citizens will APP
pear in the robe of ''comIc singer" at the
concert next Tuesday evening. 1t will
be worth at least a quarter just to hear
him.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

REMovKD.-The law Office Of W. T Nc
Carly, Esq, may now be found In THE
NEWS block, in the rooms east OF the of.
hce OF L. Borton and DIR. Jacobs-rear
rooms on Sixth avenue, up stairs.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

A fine snow fell In this vicinity last
week. 1t was the next best thing to q
good soaking rain and will prove q bless
Ing TO the wheat.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

The Emporia girls ought to get up n
neck-tie Sociable occasionally. The boys
want some kind Of amusement these long
winter nights.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

The weather has been on the dIsagreea-
BILE order this week-not cold, but snow,
>leet and cold, drizzling rains have con-
tributed to make It disagreeable.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

Have you, reader, any interest In keep
ing up a public library in Emporial II
you have, you had better not neglect the
matter longer.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

Let every property owner OF this town
and every other town in this county put
out large number Of forest and sh ade
trees this spring.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

Choruses, Duets, quartetts, trios, and
solos at the concert for the benefit OF the
Presbyterian church next Tuesday even
Inc
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

In fact our stock will be found as com.
plete as possible considering the distance
from market. SPENCER & CUTTER.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

Can anybody tell us what has become
OF our country itemizersp Gentlemen,
you are doing n good thing for your re-
spective neighborhoOds when you keen
them before the public.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

Jabe johnson and Mr.. Hadley, Of EN-.
Doria, sent three span OF mules, two Of
horses and two cows to the Hutchinson
market last Tuesday week.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-26

Charley Paine is buying and shipping
in corn from Iowa for the Changers Of
Lyon county. He has brought the price
down from 81 to 20 cents per bushel.