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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-11-23

Coon GROUNDS FOR CoNTEsT.-At the October
election, J. A. McMahon, Vallandighamss rebel
nephew, beat John Howard, Republican, for Con-
gress in the Donphan (Ohio) District by
less than one hundred votes. Howard has
contested the election, and in his notice to
Mcmahon, he makes allegations which, if proven,
will certainly turn the scale in favor of Howard.
He enumerates $50 illegal votes that were cast
for Mcmahon, 290 that were illegally received
and returned by the boards, 20 votes for himself
that were not counted, so for himself who were
prevented from voting by violence and 100 or
more for himself who were deferred from going
to the polls-a total of 1910 votes He charges,
besides, that whiskey was furnished voters in
the interest of Mcmahon, and with his knowl-
edge and consent, and that men were so drunk
during the day that they were unable to vote
intellgently; and that many of them voted for
Mcmahon, who would otherwise have voted for
him, and by their boisterous conduct kept 9TH
ers from voting. We have not the slightest
doubt that each and every charge is strictly
true.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-11-23
scnIpSEn FOR DrcrMnEn.-T Robinson War.

| SCRIBNER FOR DECEMBER.-T. Robinson War
ren's "Bay Shooting in S,ibner for December,
the second of the series of papers on American
Sports, is in a somewhat lighter vein than Mr..
Wilkinson's Salmon Fishing" As the spirited
outline illustrations suggest il is full of fun and
anecdote, but the hard work of coast shooting
is not therefore sghted. Other humorous pa
pers are Mr.. Quatty's Great Speech" by VIM.
NJ. Baker. (with tempting picture); and James
I. Fields clever sketch of Cyrus J. Muchmore,
who is appropriately described as "a Peculiar
Case" Charles Barnard writes with interest OF
Toad Lane, Rochdale,~ and its cooperative
stores. Donald G. Mitchell describes the at
tractive and growing institution, Lafayette
College" in a well-illustrated paper. Mrs. Her
rick writes popular science paper about ''Sin-
gle eelled Plants,' drawing her own wood-cuts
| on the block. IAN American in Turkistan" is the
title Of all article from Eugene Schuylers new
book, pOrtraying with pen and pencil the life of
the littie-visited tribe in Western Asia. The
Turco- Russian difficulties give a timely interest
to this paper, and also to Charles Dudley War
ners 'Saunterings about Constantinople," few
pages farther on. "Our Diplomates and Con-
sus," by Albert Rhodes, contains some wise
suggestions worm Inc attentlOn OF the civil
Service reformer. Mr.. Hale's serial, "Philp No
lan's Friends" is completed, and "That Lass
o'Lowrie's" is continued, "Owd Sammy Grad
dock" meeting with a severe loss This number
also contains the frst instalIment of DIR. Hol-
lands new story, nicholas Minturn," in which
Nicholas is presented to the reader and also to
Miss Larkn. There are signs of love and dan
ger ahead.
The poetry Of the number is by Annie X. An
nan, Ia poem of rare beauty, entitled maiden
hood') Rose Terry Cooke, Mary E. Bradley, and
Ellen NJ. II. Gates, (author of "Your Mission') }.
In Topics of the Tilne," DIR. Holland pays a
tribute to the late George b. Bacon, and writes
of "Mr. Huxley's VISIT" 'sThe Better Times" !"
and "The Interest of Fiction" "The Old Cab
met" has a stanza under the title Of "Mystic," I"
and discusses the "Philistines," !" .Egotism," "Re-
form,' Daniel Deronda' as . Vindication of
Bohemianism," "The Best Society,"" etc. 'Brc-
a-Brac" contains a variety of amusing verse and
sketches. In the other departments important
topics are ably and suggestively handled.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-11-23
THANK SEWING PROCLAMATION

From year to year We have been accustomed
to pause in our daily pursuits, and set apart a
time TO offer up thanks to the Almighty God for
special blessings he has vOuchsafed to u.s. with
our prayers for a continuance thereof. We have
at this time equal to be thankful for his con-
tinued protection and fer the many material bles-
sings which his bounty has bestowed. In ad-
ditiOn to these favOrs accorded to us as individ-
uas, we have especial occasion to express our
hearty thanks to Almighty God that, by his
providence and guidance, our govern ment, es-
tablished century ago, has been enabled to
fulfill the purpose of it's founders, in offering an
asylum to the people of every race, securing civ
il and religious liberty to all within Its borders,
and netting to every individual alike justice and
equality before the law. 1t is, moreover. espec-
tally our dnty to offer our humble prayers to the
Father of all merci-s for the continuance Of his
divine favor to us as nation and as individ-
uas.
ses S. Grant, President of the United States, re-
vote the 3Oth day of November next to the ex-
preston of their thanks aud prayers to Almigh-
ty God, and laying aside their daily avocations
and all secular occupations, to assemble in their
respective places of worship and observe such
day as a day of rest.
In witness whereof, l have herennto set my
hand and caused the seal of the United States
to be affixed. Done at the city of Washington
this 10th day ofOctOber, in the year of our Lord
one Thousand eight hundred and seventy-six
and of the Independence of the United States
of America the one hundred ard first
U. S. GRANT,
HAMILTON FISH, By the President.
IL. 81 Secretary of State.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-11-23

INExcUsABLE BLUNDERs.- the i'm
portance of the late lection the watchfulness and
trickery of the opposition, and the necessity for
avoiding errors, the Republican party has shown
great lack of wisdom. Not less than three
Electors have been chosen on Republican tickets
who were Postmasters at the time, rendering
them ineligible under the law, aud several others
were ineligible from other causes. As it happens,
there are provisions in the laws of those States
for remedying such defects, and nothing serious
will result from it but the errors would have
been committed all the same, had there been no
remedy. 1t would not require much trouble to
make sure of the eligibility of SO small a number
of men as each State needs for Presidential Elec-
tors, especially when one vote may turn the
scale. And there ought to be sufficient num-
Der of capable Republicans in every State with
out taking Postmasters or other Federal Office
holders. 1t is but repetition of what has been
the rule in this and all other States-letting a
select few monopolize all the positions of honor
and profit. They must have their ambition fed,
even if il does eopardize the of the party.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-11-23

Ig Godey's Lady's Book, for December, which
is now before u.s. closes the year 1876. 1t is the
last number of the 93d volume, or the middle of
the 47th year of its publication. In that long
period, the Lady's Book has kept at the head of
Magazine literature of its class, and it seems to
grow fresher with advancing years. This num-
Der is illustrated with "My Pets" "The Show
mans Pets" "The Side," Colored Fashion
Plate and, the usual amount Of Fashions,
Patterns etc. The Premium Chrome, or
1877, is called "The Mothers JOY" Every
S3 subscriber for the coming year will receive
the Book and this Chrome, postage free; OF,
choice ont of half dozen other Chromos, if they
prefer either to the above. The subscription
price of the Lddy's Book is 50 year to single
subscribers; copies, s.; 3 copies, $50; 4 cop
les, $40; copies, sl4; 8 copies, S2l; IL copies,
$3.50; % copies, S55. For all clubs of and
over, the getter up of the club receives an extra
copy All club subscribers receive the premium
Chrome. Address L. A. Cooley, Philadelphia, Pa.
We have made arrangements by which we can
furnish the Ladys Book to Chief subscribers only,
at the lowest club rate, including the Chrome.
We have just received copy of the pre-
MUM Chrome, "The Mothers JOY" 1t is a
very handsome and expressive picture. copy
of this Chrome will be given to every subscriber
to the Lddy's Book for 1877.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-11-23
SheriH,s Sale.

STATE OF KANSAS lsS
DoNIPHAy COUNTY, go
In the District Court for Donphan County State Of Kansas
Charles j. Drury' Plaintiff
Mary +. Mann,
NOTICE is hereby given, that will the sd day Of
IN December A. b. 1876. the hour of two clock p
NJ of said day the nor'h door of the Court House
the city of Troy in Donphan County State of Kansas
fer for sale public auction for cash. the following
scribed real estate witt The half Of the
west quarter Section fifteen 5, in Township a
Of Range twenty-one C2i in Donphan County, Kansas.
Taken the property of John 1. Mann. and Mary +.
Mann and offered for sale the highest bidder for
safy certain Judgment and costs of record in
the District Court for Donphan County State Of Kansas
in which Charles j. Drury is plaintiff and John T. Mann
and Mary +. Mann defendants.
Appraised at e. 10000.
Given under my hand this 2Ist day of November A. d.
1876
THOMAS J. vANDERSLICE
Sheriff Of Donphan County.
November %. ls76-5w. Prs Zee, tl0.50.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-11-23
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.
STATE OF KANSAS,

STATE OF KANSAS
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
year of plenty and prosperity is drawing to
close, aud it is right and proper that we unite in
returning thanks to the Supreme Being for His
wise guidance and benefcent care.
Therefore i, Thomas A. Osborn Governor of
Kansas, in pursuance of a custom older than the
State, and in harmony with the proclamation of
the President of the United States do set apart
Thursday, the thirtieth day of November, in
slant, as day of thanksgiving and praise, and
do recommend to the people not alone the CIV
ing OF thanks, but also earnest intercession for
ths continuance of the Divine favor.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set nv
hand and caused the great seal of the State to
be afnxed, at Topeka, this 9th day of November,
A. ID. ls76.
LIS. THos. A. OsBoRN.
By the Governor,
THOS. II. CAvANAUGH, Secretary of State
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-11-23
Notice by Publication.

In the District Court of the Second Judicial District
the State of Kansas sitting in and for the County
Donphsn.
Two Martin Gibbons and Matte Gibbons: Take notice
Il that the Cd day Of November the
ed Peter Varnox plaintiff sued and Joseph Walker
and Emeiine Walker in the District Court in and Tor
iphan County State Of the object and vayer
which Is to recover Judgment against Joseph Walker
and Emeline Walker on note for s2 90 dated wathe-
Kanss June - 1s74 bearing IL per cent interest
from its date and for an attorneys fee o $500 and
paid by plaintiff amounting to 5000; also to freeiose
mortgage executed by said Walker and Walker 10 plain
tiff at said date To secure said note and fee
twelve in township three SOUTH range twenty in
Donphan County State Of Kansas: also for for
plaintiff until foreclosure and and To bar the defend
ants on sale Of said land from interest therein You
are required to answer or demnr To the petition fled in
said before the 2ist day Of December Iss or
the same will be taken confessed and Judgment rem
dered accordingly.
PETER vARNOX
By A. PERRY, his Attorney
November =. tsib-iw. Prs fee e.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-11-23

II At the recent election, Tildeu voted for
himself; Hayes modestly abstained from voting
and Peter Cooper voted for portion of the Til
den Electors, and all of the balance of the Dem
ocratic ticket, remarking that We needed a
change" and that he prefsrred Tilden to Hayes
That's just what the old seed was nominated and
kept on the track for. Honest but deluded
Greenbackers ought to be convinced, by this
time.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-11-23

q oh, yes, the Hiawatha Herald is a consist
ent paper! In its last issue, it gives its usual
kick at us for supporting a competent Democrat
against an incompetent Republican, who obtain
ed his nomination by trickery; and in the same
issue, it highly commends the Maryville Ne,rs, in
its determination never again to support unwor-
thy Republicans, who have obtained n party
nomination by trickery. If we would only allow
the Herald to judge for us as well as for itself
what Republican candidates are worthy or I'M
worthy all would be lovely
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-11-23

r On the night of the 9TH inst, an attempt
was made to steal the remains of Abraham Lin
coin from the tomb at Springfield. The attempt
was frustrated, and it is now reported that the
Vandals have been caught. Tine object is said
to have been to obtain the large reward which
would have undoubtedly been offered for the
recovery of the remains. As that was the night
on which Tilden was reported elected President,
being a rebel triumph over the cause headed by
Lincoln, and the date of the downfall of the re-
suits OF the war, possibly it was determined to
destroy all that remained of Lincoln as we'll
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-11-23
SheriG's Sale.
THE STATE OF KANSAS. los
COUNTY OF D.NiPHAx.

TIE adrsII sTATE 81 b.sSa OF nASsAs ,S }ss.
In the District Court for Donphan County OF Kansas
George Bieknell Plaintiff
A. NJ Kendall. }Defendapt
NOTICE is hereby given that will the I'D day Of
December. A. D. s16 at the hour of two oclock. p.
NJ of said day the North door the Court House in
the city Of Troy in Doniphan County State Of Kansas
offer for sale at public auction for cash. the following
described real to wit Lots nD aud two s) in
Block ( in the town Of also Lots nine
C9) and ten tl0i in Block five 5 in Clonehs Addition u
the town of Severance all in Doniphan County, Kansas.
Taken the property of A NJ Kendall and offered for
sale to the highest bidder for satisfy certain
Judgment and costs of in the District Court
for Donphan County in the State Kansas in which
fendznt
Given under my hand this aist day of November A ID.
1876 I'll IANDERSLICE.
Sheriff Of Doniphan County
November q 1ss6.-5w- Prs fee el0 So
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-11-23

ss- When Sol. Miller of the Kansas Chief was here a
few weeks ago he talking about Hayes carrying New
York Wonder what he thinks about the matter p
GerInantoscn (O) Press.
When SOL Miller, of the Kansas Chief, was
there, few weeks ago, you were talking about
Tilden carrying Ohio. What do you think about
the matter nOwf
You were also talking about roasting OK
whole. What do you think about the OK hole
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-11-23
Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that have been appointed
Administrator of the Estate of Archibald Webb de-
ceased late of Doniphsn County State Kansas by the
Probate Court of said County All claims against said
Estate must be presented for allowance within three
years from this date they will barred by the stat
ute of limitation W d. WEIR
Administrator Estate Archibald Webb. decd.
November %, Is76-3w Pr, fee a,
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-11-23
Sherin-s Sale.

SIAIE oF hASSAS }SS
In the District Court for Donphan County. state
Kansas.
Js Long Plaintiff.
M. Kendall, }Defsndant.
NOTICE is hereby given that will the 5th day
~ December 4. ID. 1876. at the hour of o'clock p. NJ
sad day. the farm known the Kendall Farm about
81 niles north of Severance in Donphan County State
Of 1nsas offer for sale public anction, for cash the
following described personal property to wit The undi-
yded twofths (2D of all the grown the preseut
and standing the southwest quarter and the
south half of the northwest quarter Of Section
Township three C Range nineteen n9l also the undi-
vied bird ) Of about sixteen 6) Of and
the undivided onehrd t) of about twelve aJ
spring wheat present said above de-
scribed lands. Taken the property Of A NJ. Kendall
and offered for sale to the highest bidder for cash. to sat
sf a certain Judgment snd costs, of record in the
District Court Donphan County in the State of Kan
in which j. s. Long plaintiff and A. NJ Kendall is
defendant.
Given under my hand this 21st day Of November. A ID.
1876. THOMAS j. VANDERSLICE,
Sheriff Of Donphan County.
Nov. %, ls76-2w. Prs fee, So
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-11-23

II The Topeka Blade having defeated An
thony and demolished Veale, is now amusing it
self with the Commonwealth, until some other
game starts up. What thing it is to be mighty I,
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-11-23

II Adam klippel has sold the Holt County
Seniineit to w. W. Davenport, who took charge of
it last week. We notice decided change in the
makeup of the paper. We trust that the new
management will tend to insure harmony among
the Republicans of Holt County, which has been
lacking for several years past
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-11-23

T A large majority of the Kansas papers are
adopting the patent outside system. They are
preparing for hard times. The patent sides are
well printed, and contain good reading; bat
there is a distressing saneness about them. when
one receives twenty or thirty exchanges a week,
all alike.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-11-23

s And now the Hiawatha Herald takes wa.
ter, after having called sombody a thief and
swindler The fun of it is, the Herald abused
the wrong man, and apologies to the wrong
man. But it shows pluck and independence to
go for a man, even if you don't know enoupb
about him to know his name.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-11-23
ACUE AND FE EVER,
OR CHILIS AND FEVER.

The proprietor Of this celebrated medicine justly claims
for it supe rioity all remedies offered to the
Tublc for the safe certain speedy and permanent of
Ague and Fever Chlls and Fever whether OF short
long standing He refers to the entire Western and
Southern country to bear testimony the truth Of
the assertion that in whatever will it fail to
If the directions strictly followed and carried In
great many single dose has Been sufficient for
cure and whole families have been cured single bo,
tie with perfect restoration Of the general health.
is however prudent and in every certain
Cure if it's continued in smaller doses week
two after the disease has been checked especially
in difficult and long standing Usually this medi
cine will not any aid to keep the bowels in good
order Should the patient however, require cathartic
medicine after having taken three four doses of
Tonic, single dose of Bulls Vegetable Family PHs will
be sufficient.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-11-23

A MAGAZINE NOVELTY Great will be the
wailing among the little folks this month, fol
81. Nicholas for d ecember, which has ordinarily
been issued on the Goth, is to be held back until
the 25th; but it is then to be the Grand Christ
mas Holiday Number.
We have not had peep even at its pages, but
Editor and Publisher promise to do their very
best, and that means great deal where 81. Nich-
Olds is concerned.
They tell MS, among other contributions tG
this number, will be paper by Mr.. Bryant
"The Boys of My Boyhood," lie, the boys of the
latter part of the last century or the beginning
of this.
The number will have nearly one hundred pages
and over fifty pictures.
Prof. Proctor, the English astronomer, contrib
utes a paper called "a Clock in the Sky," illus
trated by drawings showing how the tail of the
Great bear points out the time of night.
Then there is the account of the great "Horse
Hotel" with very spirited pictures; an article
by Lucy Larcom .'The Poetry of Winter" be-
sides lots of Christmas Stories, accounts of Gu
rious Oriental Sports, and more good thi ngs
than We can find space to mention.
Besides all this, J. 7. Trowbridge begins his
new story for boys. ''His Own Master" in this
Christmas Holiday Number of ST. Nicholas.
Need we say more! Could we say more to in
terest the young folksi
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-11-23

y H. Winterscheitt was a candidate for Office
in Brown County, at the recent election, bu,
was defeated. We don't know the reason vbv
This is the right season of the year for him.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-11-23

r Missouri paper tells of a remarkable
couple living in that State, who were born in
Cass County, North Carolina. The most remark
able thing about them appears to be the place OF
their birth, as there is no such County in North
Carolina.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-11-23
WARNING TO ALL.

A Ii part:;s indebted to L. RICKENBACH should
"A rake settl once. and costs, all
unpaid by December 18TH 1916 will he placed in
the hands of proper officers for collection.
LeOna, KS, Nov. - ls.6.-3w.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-11-23
o. G. HILL
President-
CALENDAR.

CALENDAR.
First Term will begin September Ith Is7s and cIo,
Second Term win begin November 18th. Is7s and close
Third Term will begin January asth 1871 and close
Fourth Term will begin April 9TH Is77 and 10 June
Missouri has established three State Normal Schools
one IN the Northeast in the South another in
the south and there is pressing demand for in
the North.we For years Missouri has been sending
her and daughters off to distant institutions to edn
cate them hence the primary objects of the
Teachers for the Public Schools Of the STATE apd s
TO provide broad systematic and thorough OF
veopment of all the powers of mind and body.
COURSE OF STUDY
In this Institution will consist o. Mathematc. Natural
Sciences English Language and Literature Ancient and
Course STUDENTS desiring Instrumental Music will nd
compeent instruc tors In the town who will give
VIII be thorough and complete in every department.
FORMATION OF GLASSES.
Classes viii be formed the day OF each term in ev
cry department Students urged be present the
drS, , s advanced or however backward
Special attention will be given the training Of Teach
the Normal affords the most excellent opnortnni,v f
experiment. and ps.c,iee Each subject taught viii be
FREE LECTURES TO STUDENTS.
Drs A. Goslin J. A. CaIleL and others will deliver
course OF Lectures upon Hygiene and Physiology
The President will also deliver Course of Lecture.
In the Normal School win be only 80 per term and p
additional charge will be made incidental expenses
Board ROOM fuel and lights all be had for from %
to $50 per week.
LOCATION
Oregon is the County Seat Of Holt County Missonri
upon beautiful rolling tract Of land which has h
% s farther seauted by setting out large number Of
ealties in Missouri Daily stages ran from Oregon t
TOT lily wh,sh Is nPon the Kansas City. St. Joseph
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-11-23

II The Colorado Legislature has elected
jerome B. Chaffee and Henry NJ. Teller United
STATES Senators. Chaffee is a Banker, and Teller
is Teller.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-11-23
Final Settlement.

Estate Of E. A. Spencer, Deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons interested in
~ the Estate of Z. A. Spencer late of Duniphan
County deceased that will make final settlement of said
Estate with the Probate Court of said Dophan County,
Kansas Monday the sth day Of December A.. u. Isi6
at I o'clock, o L. NJ. of said day.
Troy. Kansas. November 20 IssG
JANE W. SPENCER. Administrators
November % ls16-4w. Prs fee So
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-11-23
Complaint in Attachment.

% C. G.;s,s.s sss s' r'"'"''n.,
.. o. :; and aaV'1'y lp.r.na.n...
WIN. Hickman
Plaintiffs demand s62 30
NOTICE is hereby given that the 18th day Of No
~ yember. ls16, 5. l.. Ryan Juscs Of the Peace
Wolf River Township. Donpban County, Kansas issued
an order Of attachment in the case for the
sum OF and 50 e0hs dollars and said
will be heard on the 18th day # December 1876
O'Clock. A. NJ. JOHN PAULEY
23-4w. Prs fee, s. g. OSTERTAG