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Zne Scientific amerScun

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WHAT PAYS?

TT PAYS every Manufaeturer, Merchant. Mechanic,
Inventor. Farmer, or Professional Man to keep in
formed on all the improvements and discoveries of
the age.
1t pays the head of every family to introduce into
mis- household newspaper thais instructive one that
fosters taste for Investigation, and promotes thought
and encourages discussion among the members.
Smyrna times., 1876-03-01

" This is my last call" remarked flip
pant young gentleman to young lady who
was soon to be married, on a recent occa-
sion. " ! never call on married woman or
unmarried ladies after they have reached
twenty-five" g. You do well, sir;. gravely
remarked an elder lady present. "Atthat
age, and after marriage. tLoy begin to know
the value Of time. and don + waste
= .
Smyrna times., 1876-03-01

A lady Of Rockville, Conn.,, received
note the other day, asking if a few friends
could have surprise party at her house.
She said yes, and took up her carpet and
made ample preparations. The evening
came and passed without not even caller
That's where the surprise came in.
Smyrna times., 1876-03-01

In looking around for an original rhyme
for month yesterday, We came across it in
the only place in the world where it could
be 5ound-the New York Commercial Adert-
scr. II read as follows:
There were two men a training went.
Twas in Deeembers month;
One had his bayonet thrown away,
The other had his gun tn
rown way VicksbuTy Herald
Smyrna times., 1876-03-01
DIR. Simms' Pain Searcher.

Nothing has been offered to the American people
which has quickly found its way into their good
favor, as DR.. Smms Pain Searcher Ii does all 1t pro-
poses and gives universal satisactOn in fact Il is
the remedy the people have long wanted. Il guaran-
tees 10 the severest Of RHEUMATISM Neural
gia, Headaches Seiatica, Cramps and Pains in the
stomach and bowels, DiarThea Dysentery, TOothaehe
Dizziness, Indigestion Painters Collie Sudden Colds
and Aches and Pains of every character Use this
remedy in the household, 1t is highly recommended
by thousands, and by more than 900 in Wilmington
Del, alone We have relieved more than 300 eases OF
Cramps and Pains in Office not using more than
dose in each case. Only sold in 50 cent bottles
Office and Depot Fourth and King Streets Whining
ton, Del. Sold by J. w. Denney Smyrna, and drug
| gists generally. sep. 22-6m
Smyrna times., 1876-03-01

Willie was saying his usual prayer at his
mothers knee at bedtime, and having got
as far as " If should die before l wake"
hesitated. "Well, what next?,' ask a his
mother. "Why, mamma, l suppose the
next thing would be funeral"
Smyrna times., 1876-03-01

Papa" said a small urchin, with mis-.
cn'evous eye-"I say, papa, ought the
master fog fellow for what he don't do?''
" Certainly not, my boy.' "well, then,
he logged me to-day when | didn't do my
sum-
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BRACKET SAWS.

Handsomely polished rosewood frames, Sl25; sent
complete, with full instructions 15dOz. saws and
and original designs, receipt of price and 10
cts for postage | can also furnish Black Walnut and
other wood for working with this saw. at reasonable
prices. Send stamp for circular. A. ID. BRODIE, $40
West Seventeenth street New York.
Smyrna times., 1876-03-01

ASTONiSBINGI

"Iet forty days, and NiHeUdh shall be OUerthT0iG."
Future events propheeied by rules in BONNERs
PROPHETIC Book. Fortune foret0ld in the ups and
downs of prices for the next twenty years the future
judged by the past. What years to make money
pigirOn, hogs corn, provisions, cotton. and when
viii have the next panic what year hard times will
end and business revive again. Every farmer, manu-
acturer legitimate trader andspecuator should have
this book to know the future to avoid loss and
be successful Sent to any name post paid, for 81.
Address Samuel Benner, Bainbridge, Ross COunty,O o.
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r. IN indiana farmer don't pay any tolls.
ss'. = s'ooss the gate-keeper, and jogs right
s''e .s, They have tried him twice, but he
- e'eaf' since one of his aunt's cousins
uSed to act Eighty like.n
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THE WORDEN
STEAM saw, PLANING& MOULDING MILLS,
AND
PEACH BASKET FACT0YR,
j. E. WORDEN, Proprietor.
SMYRNA, DEL.

Manufacturer of the celebrated ''WOrden" Stave
Peach Basket, the best in the market Ship Timber
cut to order All kinds of mill work at short notice.
Peach crates in season. oct2l-tf
y. Borders by mail will receive prompt attention.
Smyrna times., 1876-03-01

OK I'm 001 perday at nome. SampIcs worth 81 Tree.
UJ III ULU STINsON d Co, Portland, Maine.
"DSYCHOMANCY, OR SOUL CHARMING" How
l. either may fAscinate and gain the love and
affections of any person they choose instantly This
art all can possess free by mail for p cents together
with Marriage Guide, Egyptian Oracle, Dreams.
Hints to ladies' etc. l,00000 sold. A queer book.
Address I. William & Co.. Pubs, Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1876-03-01

A New York temperance lecturer says
one OF the chief causes of the present .inan-
cal depression is alcoholic indulgence.
The Boston Post asks: Does he mean to
say that money is "tight9'
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-07
White Cloud Items.

c. W Noyes and family returned from their Centennial
trip Thursday the oath alt. Mr.. NOyes thinks thu
time and money well spent They brought mum erOus
souvenirs of their trip for keepakes and to present to
lheir friends
Giles A Briggs and daughter and Miss Julia shreve,
left for the Centennial, on Monday, the 2sth ult.
Query-why don't the Atchison Champion hoist the
name of W. W. Guthrie for Congressi
Our Public Schools viii open on Monday Sept llth
with Prof A. H. Miller Principal, Miss Ewing in the
intermediate and Miss Nora Dunavey in the Primary
department Mrs NJ. j. Kerner will have charge of the
oolored school voted at the school meeting,
sufficient to defay the expenses OF nine months school
and the teachers have been engaged for that term.
The Guthrietes this vicinity decidedly unhappy
II is as clear mud them that Is Guthrie delegates
are more than 81 Phillips delegates and they think that
man who cannot it, ought to have his skull tire.
PANIED and a oyster inserted They might truth
fully exclaim as did Isaiah chap XVI, verse L.
Our people are manifesng considerable anxiety at the
prospect of the advent of grasshOppers among Al
this writing do hear Of them than Table
Rock Nebraska.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-07
De.iphanI.e...

Another heavy rain. last Sunday night Monday very
warm. Corn crop is safe.
Squire FOrman brought ear of corn from the farm
Of M Shaw. in this Township that was twelve inches
long with twelve hundred well developed grains on the
cob Mr. shawis corn is about all Of ths. kind.
We believe the Peter Cooper doctrine to be 1t low ebb
down ere at all that his supporters are but few
Col oriseoii argues the doctrine by making speech
on Saturday night at the Wheeler school house on indie
pendence Greek We believe ODrisco to be sincere and
earnest in his Efforts he s evidently founered at
sea- when he loses sight Of the old Democratic party
Come now, SOL don't well in any other kind
traces.
Some Of our citizens scared about the grasshoppers
May God In His mercy spare the people from raid Of
that kind As the woman in her agony prayed pray
we-good Lord, deliver us.
We noticed our old friends Rev Father Leak and lady
npon our streets last week. Although know that
Troy lays no claim to being New Jerusalem the old
gentleman looks well and hearty He Is Of the many
preachers who know to be sociable
the public and has little mercy poor sinners by
not everastDgy shooting of his and tracts with
out regard to dates and facts always glad
him.
Dick Mllar and family have returned from Missouri
their home in Lincoln, Nebraska
Campmeeting at Aller's Grove, two and half miles
north Of Donphan, viii commence Wednesday .7th inst
and continue until after the following Sunday. Every
body that is invited attend and bring This
beautiful oak grove plenty of water and accessible
on all sides, good ruads &c.
Snipes not worth ten Dozen the market be-
ing guted by heavy importations from Hudsons Bay.
There a watermelon scare out in the country last
week and pistols used No killed, but several
frightened much that they stopped till they
to town. One of the young said he wanted
clean shirt bad in his life. But it fun for the
threshers.
Is sad duty to the death Of two Of the
children Of Mr. p Hagbn Of this city daughter and SON
Ida aged 13 years. Georgey aged years the st Of
September 1876 The cold hand of death has also taken
away a daughter Of Joseph Schletzbsum, Anna aged
years IL months IL days These children all died from
Pseudo MembranOus Pharyngitis. The sympathies of
the entire community are with the parents in this hour
Of affection. The stricken fathers and mothers know and
can say Of the departed, that they are
Safely landed ON that Heavenly Shore
Where sghings cease and sOrrOws come more;
With hearts no more by cruel anguish riven,
AS We have loved on earth, well love in Heaven
We ourselves miss little Anna day after day her little
feet heard patterng down the sidewalk to visit
She used TO that It her home to rock the doll in
the little cradle. Sweet little Anna has gone Heaven
there to dwell with happy angels.
Lay aside her little playthings,
Wet with mothers peariy tear
Fold her dainty little dresses
That she never more shall wear
For her little feet waiting.
Up above the sky.
| JONATHAN.
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Notice TO Teachers.

TEyHE new School Law requires that Teachers Certi6
GATES shall issued by the Board Of Examiners only
n who shall have passed public examination
lawfully held and shall continue in force respectively
two wears yeAr and six mouths, according grade
-niset only to revocation for In view Of these
rov.ons IL Is evident: LIST that certificate be
lawfully dated back beyond the time when the Board
the lawful of business actually awarded the
al that although the Board may, by revocation
abTidge they lawfully extend the time during
which certificate issued by them shall be in force In
compliance with the above provisions there win be
public examination Of applicants for Teachers Certin
cate the Court House in Troy. the first Saturday in
the months Of August September October. and Noyem
ber No private examinations will be granted and nc
certificates issued except compliance with the law
D. D. ROSE, County Superintendent
Troy July q, Is76-im.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-07
The American Pcople.

No people in the world suffer much with Dyspepsia
rs Americans. Although years of experience in medi
cine had failed to accomplish certain and remedy
for this disease and its effects, such Sour Stomach
Heartburn, Water-brash. Sick Headache Costiveness,
Papitation of the Heart Liver Complaint coming up
the food low spirits general debility etc. yet since the
introduction of Green's August Flower believe there
is of Dyspepsia that cannot be immediately
lieved 10000 dozen sid last year without OF
failure reported Go to your druggist, W p. RUSSELL
Troy Kansas and get sample bottle for 10 cents and
try it, Two doses will relieve you Regular size Is
G
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-07

DAsrARpIY ArTENPTA AT HIGHWAY RoHBERr.-One night
last week Mike Hazen and Charley Brown were return
ing from St Joseph about o'clock in the morn
ing and as they passing near Drydens suspeeung
nothing they suddenly fash and heard the report
of pistol in the brush the road and the ball. stink
ing the ground near them literally covered them with
dirt They whipped up their team and left that vicinity
at full speed but their assaant did not repeat ms AT
.ack No cline has been ascertned to the attempted as
ASSN hut no doubt highway robbery the object
1t NAV not be amiss to mention that at the same hour
Jim DRYDEN was out chasing lady dog that had invaded
his premises and shot her with revolver But as hi
was more than hundred yards from the location OF thu
buggy it could have been the ball from his pistol that
tnrs nm the dirt so dreadfully.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-07
Go 10 the Mountain. Of Colorado,

By the Atchison, Topeka Santa Fe Railroad the
and popular line from Atchison and Kansas City via the
beautiful Arkansas Valley to Pueblo Colorado Springs
Denver, Canon City Cucharas, Del Norte Trinidad San
ia Fe and all points in Colorado New Mexico and Ar
Special round trip tickets to Denver only $50 al
lowing stopo privileges both ways the line
at Colorado Springs Manitou and Pixies Peak. Low EN-
igrant rates to the San Juan Mines
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars between the Missouri
River and Rocky Mountains without change Close con
nectiOns made at Pueblo with trains for Denver and
Northern Colorado.
For maps, time tables and the San Juan Guiae" adj
dress, T. j. ANDERSON Gen Pass Agt
2Iiuly. Topeka Kan.
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COMPLETED JUNE ro.h, is.s.

The extension of the 81 Loui. Kansas City aud North
erH Rail'Udy from Ferguson Station to
The 40. Louis Union Depot,
ELEVEN milesI completed June TO- All Passenger
Trains arrive and depart and the Union DE.
pot where connections made with all Eastern and
Southern lines. This extension passes through the
beautiful FoREsr PARK also, the interesting and
picturesque portion of suburban ST. Louis and surround
ing country.
This COmpony has just Published beautifully colored
engraving entitled "A Birds Eye Vie,C If ST. Louis
showing the Union Depot the tunnel
under the city, the bridge Mississippi River and
the Relay House, East ST. Louis.
For copies of this engraving, free address c. X LORD
General Passenger Agent, ST. Louis. 22iune
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-07

~ There is more trouble in the colsred congregation
few nights since they held festival to raise money
to buy the preacher suit of clothes and inherent
members of the congregation went around something
cakes and other contributions. One girl received nne
cake from lady but her father tbeins one OF
the pillars of the church, don't like the preacher out d
like the cake forbade the girl taking the cake 10
the festival but it at his own table The preacher
saws the lar is down him because he reprimanded
him f stealing $3.50 that collected to pay the band
at Ie Attn of August celebration The church ought 10
do one of two things: either suspend the pillar from
membership get the foOshness Of Directing De
cause one of the occasionally steals some sue
trAe as cake $3.50 to help him along IN TINS uheei
Ing world.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-07
M.th pau-ssptember %.

No. So o. p. Judd C. Pennell Perry for plaintiff
No g. westheimer Brothers va James Anderson Perry
for plaintiffs; Price Heatley for defendant
No e. Lewis Marshall VS.. Thomas HanIan. Webb for
plaintiff.
No. e. C. Radde j. B. Madouet ODriscon for
plaintiff; Madoelet and Perry for defendant.
No. a. J. Leigh vs.. Frank Holling. Seayer and webb
for plaintiff
No. IS. John T Campbell vs.. II. A Hills Seaver for
plaintiff
No. SO. Calvin Morehead George Mock. Perry for
PLAINTIFF Johnston and Seaver for defendant
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-07

FINE FKUrT.-Mr Samuel Neece, living near Doniphan'
has the largest and orchard in the County he has
over two hundred different varieties Of fruit all OF the
choicest Five hundred of his trees did not pear 'ni
owing to injuries by the grasshopper last year,
and those that did bear had comparatively few ap-
pies on Mr. Neece brought carpetsaek OF specimens
20 town this week. send to the Centennial but was
too late as shipment had to be made last week He then
left his specimens at the ChiJ office They are magnn
cent some of them weighing over pound and oeihg
very smooth and perfect with fine color ana dehcous
favor wish it so that Doniphan county 0Ouiu
show her very best at Philadelphia 1t was Mr. Neece
, that took the premium for Kansas, at Philadelphia
and New York several years ago.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-07

- Some fool living away from here who evidently
tbinks we are fool writes that he would like to see
nls copv of the Chief-and adds that he would like
containing the Docket He has several cases IN
Court. We generally comply with requests for sample
copies bat not such transparent cases But sec
opd thought we him copy containing the bar dock
iast
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-07
Leona LteIns.

Wolf River bender again Out Of its banks. and
still rising.
Mr.. A. Hickman died Sunday, and was buried Monday
Considerable sickness caused by the hot weather.
School commenced day Mr.. Taylor of White Cloud,
teacher.
Considerable grain coming in. Hope money will soor
be plenty.
The opening of the school in the Duehn District has
been postponed until Monday September lIh account
Of the illness Of the teacher. SAM
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-07

oPPERs-GrasshOpper still 80 near u.s. that
tb. County cannot feel entirely safe Those who attend
ed meeting Table Rock, Sunday say they were
as thick there as they them, and were doing
considerable damage. They were found between Iaoie
Rock and Falls City but their general course seemeu u
~ north east and southwest. They were depositing
- b;cb ia n favorable Indication in far that when
they do this they are usually their stopping place Tor
the season. The freq showers that we are having
will retard their movementsi and the southery ana cas-
terly winds prevailing in our favor We sun oene'e
,bt Wa shall eseaue their visitation, this season.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-07

IL A G. sanbOrn and family left tuesday nisn'' ,oi
-, CITY which will be their future home, where Mr.
sanboru will be employed in the Estey Organ agency
Ills departure will be regretted by our citizens He has
resided here some years. and the leading spirit IN all
local musical entertainments we'll as the leader Oh the
TROY Band which will miss him. We hope he may make
hi nile - in his new home
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-07
CHICAGO MARKET.

JHICAGO, sept ..
wheat-Unsettled No. 2 Spring, size October
96sc cash and September No. }, s3as4c.
COrn-Farly active and shade higher No. . 4sI &c
cash and September 49, a. 3Ec October
Oats-Fairly active and shade higher; No. ., size
cash size October.
Rye-Firner at 5sic.
Barey-In fair demand and lower 72a72tc cash; T2C
October
POrk-Quiet firm and n shade higher; Sl567, a 20
cash and October; SI4 80 bid the year.
Lar-Unsettled but generally lower 1886 cash o. IA
October q. so the year.
Bulk Meats-Easier; shoulders 81 roc short rib 81 a
SIC; short clear 81 dstc.
Cdttle-Recepts 400 In fair demand with but little
business sales, good To choice calves q
stocker and fair shippers, s375a3s7i; other grade,
nominal.
Hogs-Receipts 1000 A shade frmer light 5alOc
lower heavy, a shade firmer common, sold $3.50
SIS good TO choice, s646.l0.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-07
School books and school supplies at Russell's. If

~ George ID. Sullivan, formerly City Marshal oil
white Cloud had for some time been living in the Mis-
souri Bottom with cOlOred wench They were arrest
ed and lodged in JAIL and at the recent term oil the ho
County Circuit Court they tried on the charge "
Iewdness and found guilty Sullivan was sen tehcea !"
thirty sixty Jays in Jail, and the woman 10 'eu
PERTAINS the greatest hardship of the sentence is that
they cannot be released the time Into what nt
fer worthlessness man fall when he lets go MS
hol1
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-07

ST. LOUIS Sept. 5.
FlOur-Dul only small iobbing trade.
Wheat-Higher; No. FAN, Sl14dl.14A No. do, 81.
Oii bid No. do, 96d 97lc
torn-Firmer iOl a4Os cash, 4Oi d4OE September and
acc October.
Oats-Higber: &c cash 32s a Sc October.
Rye-Ltile doing; Sic bid.
Blrley-Quet No. Spring. zoe Nebraska, TIC.
Pork-Dnl; $685..
Dry Salt Meats-LOwer; St d61c, 75dsc, g! asac
BaeOn-Lower; 7ld7ic, 9kc, 81 d9ic
Lard-Higher; Winter, loo Summer 9tc.
Hogs-Easy, but not lower Workers and bacon, S5.6j
1855 butchers $500 Sc; extra, colo.
Cattle-Quiet and in fair demand pony steers $362.
4l2I and heifers, s225d AIS good to choice Tex
ans, S3d362. common to fair, s2jOd295.