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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-10-04
Leo0A lsenas.

Since our last writing Mr.. Cohour has been called
to mourn the loss of their little babe.
There IN considerable sickness in this region, this
Fall, principally among children. 1t seems to be
mostly whoopingcough. combined with some kind Of
fever.
number Of our people took in" the Fair, last
week They report good time generally.
Prof Ringo passed through here, on Monday.
We had the pleasure of listening to very pleasant
and instructive sermon by the Rev. DIR. Clark of ILL.,
nois He il Of the Christian denomination, and
breaches here regularly. Go hear him. next Sunday.
Section boss Ed is fixing up the switch stthis place
"A thing which has been badly needed for some
time.
There still seems to be considerable number Of
hogs i'm the country there parties shipping from
here. nearly every day. CAR
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FoR THE Old AND NEW wEn-A positive and
sure cure for headache, biliousness and liver
plant, is Browns Liver Pills. They are prepared es
peeially for the bilious diseases of this climate
The remedy for sgue which never fails when taken
according to directions, Eureka Ague Pills. the
cure. Sold ct fifty cent? per box.
Every one should have on hand bottle Of Browns
Blackberry and Ginger for disrrhes, dysentsry and
bowel complsints- Ash for IL.
AK for preparation Of Ssnspsrilla, Dandelion
and Iodide of Potassium This combination 10 0 val
liable remedy for diseases Of the blood and liver and
restoring the system to . healthy condition
The above nedicines for sale by Bedford 4 Sin
clair, and W. A. 4 p. A. Kinney, Troy, and Aus Nil
Ter, Wafhena-
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CHICAGO MARKET.

CHICAGO. October g
wheat-Aetive and shade higher No. spring o. o9f
cash; d oa oi October; d 99f November o. e3a o.
09i the year; No. spring o. 0s. :
CornUn.etted and generally higher; taio cash 600
November; 4lic the year.
Oats-Quiet and steady aaic cash. s,sdNOvember; a,i
d2llc the year.
Rye-Eirmer sc.
BaIley-Dull and lower; Soc.
Pork-stong and higher especially for cash; si< 20
IA s73 cash; GIG IS the year.
Lafd-strong and higher ;s SOS 81 lcash q Is tho
year.
Bulk Meats-Fairy active and shade higher; shoul.
deIs, &c; short rib Ste short clear, Sic.
Cattle-Reeeipts, 1000. Natives shipping active
and sold at IS 25 Colorados quiet and weak cows q %;
steers a 90 and supply small Texas grcasers slow al
e 5d3 90 large supply of native butchers and hard
sell at reasonable rates, sales at e. 30e3 50.
Hogs-Receipts Il, 900. Dull. weak and lower;
Phsdelphas Is 70a5 90; beat Bastons Is <oo5
packers slow at q 1od5 co. light 3 %oa5 30 packers
closing more active and all solid.
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Whl,e Cleua chow-chew.

| The peach season draweth to a close, and house
wives are happy.
September is past, and October ushered in without
sign of frost Old inhabitants assert that it is the
first instance of the kind within their recollection.
The river has been subsiding at the rate of about
inch per day. for several weeks 1t has reach
ed a very low stage, and the rocks and bars stand
out in bold relief.
John Grant, one of our colored youths, was placed
in limbo last week. for feoniously obtaining posses
sion of one of his mothers hogs, which he traded OF
for a watch; but after night spent in durance
vile, he granted the freedom Of the city.
The crop of this vicinity is undoubtedly fine.
The is true of Doniphan County throughout,
well the part of Brown, but it is marked
by all observers, that you recede westward, the
prospect declines in accelerated ratio. just here
the query presents ITSELF why, with the superiority Of
our advantages, the Brown County Fair exceed that
of Doniphan County! Such actually seems to be the
prevalent opinion.
We observe that large quantities of sugar cane are
being hauled through town, destined for the Knott
mill, below town. Because turned out by the Knott
MILL are We, therefore, to conclude that the product
of said establishment is Knott sorgumi
The Union Hotel is having n well ding, for the con-
vcnienee Of the house The workmen are blasting it
out piecemeal from the eternal rocks
Last Saturday, the town thronged with people
from the country, and every hitching post in
QUESTION.
The trial of the Highland lady of the eolored per-
suasion, for pouring hot starch down negro mans
back off before Squire Fairall The defendant
was discharged
Considerable sickness prevails in the neighborhood
NOT, however, of a virulent type.
We learn that the Noyes and Lahmer stores will
each commence operating cider press in few days
All right, gentlemen; Cadmus is strictly temperate
never takes anything of the kind. Don't offer him
any, when he shooting round for item.
He'll refuse, on the spot.
Wild turkeys are said to have made their appear
anec among the bluffs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Palmer arrived home from the
Masonic excursion, last week. This, believe, fin
ishes the White Cloud representation that enter
prise.
DIR. Austin, of the dental firm Of Austin & Darby,
of St. Joe here, last week, overhaung the teeth
of our denizens. The reputation Of DIR. A. caused
quite a run of patronage, during his brief sojourn.
The Doniphan and Brown County Fairs having
been held on the same days, the representation of
fairgocrs from this vicinity divided between the
twain.
The reds to be enjoying sort of idle spell, at
present, and many strangers belonging to the race
are daily seen Oh the streets-some of them in the
most gorgeous array" and some looking quite war
like in their aspect. Let hope that general mas
sacre of our people is not on the tapis.
The air is redolcnt with matrimonial rumors, and
Cadmns has sharpencd his pencil, and reached back
his hair, ready to chronicle the occurrences. We'd
dings and births, let 'em come. CADMUs.
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Are the only medicines that will cure Pulmonary Com
sumption 1858
Frequently medicines that will stop cough win occa-
sion the death Of the patient they lock the liver stop
the circulation of the blood follows and in
fact they clog the action Of the very organs that caused
the cough.
Liver Complaint and Dyspepsia the causes Of two
thirds Of the Of Consumption. Many persons
plain Of dull the side coated tongue
pain In the shoulder blade feelings Of drow and
restessness the food lying heavily the stomach
companied with acidity and belching up Of wind
T6eae symptoms usually originate from q disordercd
condition Of the stomach or . torpid liver.
Persons affected IL they take heavy colds.
and the cough in these be suddenly checked will
and the stomach and liver clogged remaining torpid and
inactive and almost before they the ungs
. mas Of sores and liberated the result Of which Is
death.
Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup Is an expectorant which
does not contain opium or anything calculated to check
cough suddenly
with gastric juices of the stomach aids digestion and
creates 3 ravenous appetite.
When the bowels costive skin sallow or the symp
toms otherwise Of bilious tendency Schencks Mandrake
Pills are required.
These medicines are prepared only BY
]. II. SCHENCK SON.
n. E. corner Sixth and Arch St., Phila-
And are for sale by all druggists and dealers
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E.cur.ion TO the Rocky Mountains.

The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad has ar
ranged with the various railroad lines in the country
for special round trip rates to the Rocky Mountains
and has secured the following rates to Denver Colo
RADIO Springs, Canon City, Pueblo, and return: from
Kansas City and Atchison,. St Louis, $50; Chi
cago, ss5; Quincy, $50; Cincinnati s65; Buffalo go
and correspondingly low rates from all points East
North and South. These tickets are good for W days
and to stop at all stations west of the Missouri hver
Tickets are on sale at all principal stations through
ont the country This Is the new route to Denver
through the garden of Kansas and COLORADO sen'
for maps, circulars, time tables, etc., to
TT. ANDERSON,
Gen. Pass Agent,
ToPEkA, KAN.
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Ey- On Sunday afternoon, a couple Of haystacks
in the part of ID. VI. Parkcrs lot, discovered
to be on fire. The flames were under full Roadway
before they discovered, and all efforts Quench
them unavailing. L. H. Miller at Mr..
Parkers, and his horses tied to the fence.
the stacks. Ono of the horses severely scorch-
ed side, before it could be rescued The orr
gin of the fire is unknown, but is supposed to have
been caused by spark from locomotive that pass
ed up the rond little time before, the wind
blowing strongly from that direction toward the
stncks
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FORMERLY OF kANsAs.--We notice that Col ].
c. Nornle was one of the speakers a; the meeting
held in st. Louis Saturday night last celebrate
the appointment of Col Armstrong L. s. Senator.
And this reminds that Normile is Of those in
eyitable formerly Of Kansas people He is q broth
er of John Normile, Of Doniphan County. When Col.
Tom. Murphy opened the old Massasoit House. in
1853, j. c. Normile, then young lad. of the
waiter boys in the dining room. He went from here
to Washington, we-believe; studied law and was ad-
mtted to the bar and has since been Prosecuting At
torney Of 81. Louis County.-AteAisoa Champion.
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EutOV Life.

What truly beautiful world We live in! Nature
gives grandeur of mountains, glens and oceans,
and thousands of means of enjoyment We can de-
sire better when in perfect health; but how often
do the majority of people feel like giving it up dis
heartened, discouraged and worried out with disease,
when there is occasion for this feeling every
sufferer easily obtain satisfactory proof that
Green's August Flower will make them free from
disease as when born. Dyspepsia and Liver Com
plant the direct of seventy five per cent of
such maladies Bilousness, Indigestion, Sick Head
ACHE Costiveness Nervous Prostitution Dizziness of
the Head Paptation ofthe Heart and other distress
ing symptoms. Three doses Of August Flower will
prove its wonderful effect Sample bottles 10 cents.
Try it, For sale by Bickford & Sinclair. and W. A.
& +. A. Kinsey, Troy.
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|
Ihe weather Is warn. anu als. wheat anu otnei
products are needing ram farmers are complaining
Oh s"'au ny "esi""s "nes' 'nA' 'o"n'
60, E tn. ..,,h !. ee,,;nn A.. ..u. ,,., ~,
-. e. -, ,a,I not con, - \. a.. -,
| It ~. - III NO, -.on- ,S.-:....,
|
| MOI asphshia' s"si7"',oh Oh 'he neaH aetion
| suspended ahinalon' "e " suHocauon' e'e. III
apieNia- mental a"e""''on' rs WHAT Is the na''ef
Win tray.
1t WAS rather unfortunate for those Doniphan and
tcson folks that had to wait for the train ut the
Troy junction, uii '''NA IN 'ne morning. ana 'hen
| nave 10 rue do"n !" eoAi car coming from the
rar'
| Tom. s., what did You tell your wife, when she
called You out of the saloon What did they leave
the hotel for! Such things will happen IN the best
vi ia"iiies'
Rev. Leak preacheti, on last Sunday, mastery
sermon, ON John XIV, Eth verse. This is my com
mandment, that ye love one another, have loved
you After which, the sacrament of the Lords Sup
per was administered to soodly number. At night,
the house was iuii Again.
Having a special INVITATION we visited the vine
yarus Oh a. brenner' iAs' week. where there were
" s. --.x f- ' Pr
% - =, s-,:aj :, ~, -: - n, ~ 'A
-, ~ ~. -, - ~ p'e'e' ~
-, -. ~ W. W.
-. -, .
49, - f.'' 80 w o "a
- , -'"s " f| oA ">> "
M my ,.,, -, "
pe A' nm "A' "0" '' '"e
this season. He tbouubt IL vould roach ahout e;gb
teep tbousand oa,lons firm. c,,,,ra and ;ns mai
ing is attended with heavy cxpense. to carry If ON
suc..ss6,,v. anil , f.;,,,. os .ro, an. s...o, .r,
ates a heavy loss.
Surelv the s.rn.r, nil, hi. r;,h,,t .r.b.,,r,.,t
and babbIer ia No he,,er the he,;,;n, of the ords
Of his ,no,,b i; fo,;shn..s .na ,ho .n5 f ~. ..IL :;
mischievous madness
wm Svuns xas an ovor;ove5 n, thu 7th aav ,f
September by the arrival of daughter that it was
almost impossible for his friends to prevent him from
doing himself personal injury In the first place
he jumped the fence, running his head against u
wheat stack; climbed up and was going to jump of,
but was prevented next undertook to catch his
horse by throwing stones at him. finally concluded
10 sehu despatch Oh MS wire eiothes ine' 10 ms
oro'ner Ill Aehison' mol 10 oraer any more hired
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In LUCK-Jaek Pry, of Severance, out of luck
some months SINCE in getting hand mashed on the
Hannibal and st. Joseph Railroad; but he was in
luck, last week. in getting verdict of 5000 damage
against the road, in the Buchanan County Circuit
Court, learn from,the following item from the
st. Joseph Herald:
BIG JUDGMENT FOR THREE FINGERs-Thc import
ant case OF the week, in the Circuit Court of this
County, was that Of J. w. pry the Hannibal a.
st. Joseph Railroad, asking damages for injuries
ceived TO his person Pry, who is cattle dealer,
sued for Sl200O,' and the jury awarded him 5000.
While shipping cattle the road, by the negli-
gence of the Company he lost three fingers of his
right hand. The railroad made no defense, and the
case was submitted to the jury question of dam
ages, with the result above stated. Judge Grubb
oyerruled motion for u trial.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-10-04

SrABBED.-They have just had an exciting election
for Judge of the Seventh District of Missouri resulting
in the election of Republican Judge. AT Harrison
vile, in that District, the 18th Of September,
quarrel took place, in which Judge Samuel ID. Ben
light stabbed in the right shoulder and artery
was severed, producing what supposed to be a
fatal wound. Mr.. Benight was resident of Troy, in
Territorial days. He was for several years Deputy
District Clerk, for this County, under James Ii.
Whitehead In those days, each Judicial District had
Clerk who appointed deputies in the several Coun-
ties Benight was also at one time, Justice of the
Peace for this Township.
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DEMooRATIc COUNTY osNvvkxTuoS.

The Democrats of Doniphan County are hereby no
tilted to meet in Delegate Convention in the Court
House, at Troy, on
TUESDAY, OCTOBER DID, 1877,
at II o'clock A. NJ. for the purpose Of nominating
candidates for the Offices named below, to be voted
for Tuesday after the first Monday in November,
being the 9th day thereof:
Sheriff County Treasurer. County Clerk. Register Of
Deeds. County Surveyor Coroner, one County Com
missioner for each District, and Central Committee
for the ensuing year.
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u The following persons from Troy and vicinity
went on the st. Joseph Herah excursion to the St
Louis Fair Frank Armstrong, c. b. Bekford, s. N
johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Webb and daughters,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Byers, Matt Nutter, Prof Matz-
dorf VIM Steele, Mrs. DIR. Cash, Miss Celtic Hanson,
Frank McI.n, and Sam. Vanderslice.
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Grange Notice.

Grange NOt1cos
There will be a meeting Of the Severance Subordi-
nate Grange, at Severance Oct 6 at o'clock p. m.
All members and all who have been members,
especially invited to come, the Finance ques
ton is to be discussed by speakers from abroad and
J. l. Blair will deliver his Big speech Finance.
Come, all who are in debt Come oil who are en-
barrassed. Come, if your farm is mortgaged. Come
and see how easy the money question may be made,
and you will rcgret the half day thus spent.
BY order of Grange. C. A. RIPPEY, Secretary.
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V c. o. Turkelson, of the best farmers of
Wolf River Township, shipped fine lot of hogs to
Chicago, this week. There were 20 hogs that ag-
gregated 22,ll9 pounds, or lacking pound of
craging 3l6 apiece. Mr.. Turkelson accompanied his
shipment, and will spend several weeks among
friends at Manitowoc Wisconsin
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II Last Saturday, lawsuit came off at Severance
in which F. Babcock and S. L. Ryan were the oppos,
ing attorneys Afterwards some words arose between
them relative to the case, when Ryan struck Bah
cock. knocking him down. Early Monday morning
Constable Berry boarded the st. Joe Herald excur
sion train, at Troy depot, and arrested Ryan. He
pleaded guilty, rcleased, and started off, the same
evening in pursuit of the excursion.
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n Several orders for copies of last weeks Chief,
We unable to fill. New subscribers received during
the Fair, exhausted our supply of extras. When
persons wish extra copies the only safe way to
der them the first of the week. before outside pa
resp TO press
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~ We want thing distinctly understood:
Hereafter, when printers come to Troy to buy half
interest in the Bulletin, and don't happen to have
enough change about them to pay for nights lodg
ing, want the editor of the Bulletin to pay for
their bed. for shall not do again.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-10-04

AZ X. CHURCH.-Services every Sabbath, at 10i A.
Nls NJ. and "A z. NJ Prayer meeting every Thursday
evening j. A. AMOS, Pastor.
HDROF DINsMORE Of the Presbyterian Church, fills
ii stated appointments, as follows:
At wathena the first and third Sabbath in each month,
ct 10 O'Clock A. Y and a p. N.
At Donphsn the fourth Sabbath in each month at the
same hours g.. e. 81
At the Sabbath in each MONTH at the
same hours.
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Sheriff. Sale.

STATE OF KANSAS. Zoo
DoSIrHAS COUNT,
In the District Court for Donphan County. State
Kansas
George II. Hail.
W: Craig.
John L. Motter,
ODE. Craig.
George W. Barr, &
On behalf of themselves and Of
all the other Bondholders and
other 9th, person: who may come in
sy. avail themselves Of the
benefits of this suit, Plaintiffs
The Saint Joseph ssl and Topeka
John Colhoun. and
Robert FlickIngcr.
Treasurer Of Donphan County
Kansas Defendants.
NOTICE is hereby given that WILL on the 10th day
~ Of October A. d. 1871 at the hour Of o'clock p M
of said day. the the Court House In the
city Of Troy DonPhan County State Of Kansas Offer for
real estate PREMISE and property to .t' I'll. RsirosS
Of the Saint Joseph and Topeka Railroad Company the
same is constructed in the County Of Doniphan and
State Of Kansas including all that portion Of the said
Railroad constructed from wathena By the way psler
Of kansas and also all it's right title and interest ia and
to all that part Of the said railroad track right Of ysy
Joseph and Denver City Railroad lying between Wsiena
and Ewood in said Doniphan County, Kansas together
ing t. al. saint Joseph and Tois Ra.G
in said County Of Donphan and also all Of the
tanned along said route and railroad we'll all their
privileges rights lands right Of way franchises and pro-
pery belonging 10 said Railroad Company upon or
appertaining To said railroad including right 70 con-
sruct maintain an extend its said line Of road nnder
charter and including road bed track stations
station houses depot grounds rails fences engines
gne houses ties Iron machine shops and all locomotives
and rolling stock and all other property Of every kind
nature description whatever whether real personal
mixed appertaining belonging to said Railroad Compa
ny in said County Of Donphan and State Kansas
said and also all Of its lands and real together
all and singular the rights and corporate powers and fran
chscs Of the said Company Of every kind and what
and all appurtenaDces thereto belonging In any
wise appertainng.
Taken the property Of the Saint Joseph and Topeka
Railroad Company and offered for sale highest bid
der for cash. satisfy certain Judgment and costa
Of record In the District Court Doniphan County
the State Of Kansas in which George H Hall w. B. Craig
John L. Motter, Obe Craig George " Barr. and H. a.
Butterworth behalf Of emselv snd of al the other
Bondhoders and other persons Who In and take
part In this controversy avail themselves OF the bene
hts Of this suit plaintiffs and the Saint Joseph and
Topeka Railroad Company, John Colhoun, and Robert
Fiickinger Treasurer Of Doniphan County Kansas
defendants.
All Of said property. premises and franchises above
described have been appraised ct the Of city four
thousand dollars fe54. 000.00D
Given under my hand this 18th day Of September A.
D. 1877.
THOMAS J. yANDERsLICE
Sheriff Of Doniphan County.
September ~. 1e75-3v. Prs fee. go.
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PRETTY LITTLE Blue EYED STRANGER is the title
of one of the prettest songs have ever heard 1t
was composed by Bobby Newcomb the celebrated
minstrel professional The melody is bound to capti
waite every lover of good song, and remain fresh in
their memory lifetime. Price, b cents per copy.
For sale by any music dealer in the United States
can be had from the publisher +. W. Helmick, so
West Fourth Street, Cincinnati, o.
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r. All kind. OF Goods MT Leland's.

II At the Fair, Inst week, A. NJ. Hunt, of Stew
artsville No.. took the S premium on match horses
for all purposes. His team consisted of splendid
pair Of grays, and were well deserving the premium
finer pair of horses seldom seem Mr. Hunt is a
son of 4. W. Hunt, and was formerly Troy boy.
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Greenbaek Convention.

There will be Mass Convention. of the voters of
the Independent Greenbsok party of Douiphan
County held in Troy, October 10th, for the purpose
Of placing in nomination tcketifor County officers
to be supported at the approaching election. BY
der of Committee. W. d. RIPLEY, Chairman.
JOHN N. TRACY, Secretary.
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70 The County Board was in session Monday and
Tuesday. large number of accounts were allowed.
among them, the Hartmann judgment for road dam
ages.
An order passed offering 300 reward for horse
thieves.
The Wathena bridge was paid for.
W. S. Morehead and John Marcum were allowed
go each, for expenses in capturing Harry Branner.
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" Fred. Paul has resgnesi the Office Of Constable
of Washington Township. He thinks his deputy, H.
Dunlap imposed upon and says that if his dep
uties cannot perform their official duties without be-
ing annoyed and imprisoned, he will have nothing to
do with the office.