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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-02-08

All is quiet. and some people happy once more.
Spring has opened again, We saw Mr.. Hanson,
the man who builds hedge fences, around with load
of implements for setting ont hedge plants
Tom Hardy started for Savannah. NO., Monday, the
Jth, TO visit relatives and
Mrs. Simon, mother Of Ebert Smon Of this place,
turned last Friday, from the East. after IN absence
of some three years.
Tie party, lat Tuesday night. At Mrs. Bromleys
q decided success. Every enjoyed themselves
TO their hearts content.
Mr.. Thomas Steanson 10 having his dwelling
painted. There others that should follow his
ample. II will not cost much now, as it will to
wait two or three years.
Rev. Rolfe, of Hiawatha, preached at the Norway
school house, last Saturday Mt o'clock also ut ii
O'Clock, Sunday.
There are some things that We can't quite under
stand. Peep, see you- and "Hows the lottery r.
ErcErRA
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During the past two weeks Of fine weather, Sever
ance has seen ono Improvement completed that she
has long wished for. II is less than grain elevs
tor. II has been known for some time that there
would he u steam corn-sheller here. but Mr.. Gregg,
one of the propretors saw opportunity to make it
complete; 10 he FASTENED OF to Chicago and bought
the necessary machinery, and now have an elevator
ready for action. They also prepared to shell and
load several of per day. if they get the
corn. 1t is all run by steam. II. Gregg and $. L.
Ryan. proprietOrs-
At the spelling school at Ridge Prairie, A. W. Wa
ters teacher, last Friday evening, when they locked
horns with the Mt. Vernon school, Ridge Prairie
came out best-Miss Jennie McCabe and Miss Matte
Denton being the Ones who successfully spelled all
others down-thirty six in number.
We were wrongly informed-Mr. Stillwell has NO
brother a member Of the Legislature; besides, John
four Johnj was not in the Rebel army.
The water-tank for the st. Joe and Denver Railroad
10 nearing completion; depth, forty feet.
The District Conference of the NJ. z. Church meets
this week, ut this place.
Mrs. A. w. Waters leaves. Wednesday Of this week,
for Garrettsvile, Ohio. to visit sister and friends-
Mrs. Arch. Campbell has been sick for some two
weeks; is no better yet.
The next thing hear about, some viii be
building house in the street 1t would not be worse
than stock or hog scales.
We like to accommodate people, hut would most
respectfully YAK persons who attend church. to not
hitch their horses to fence If they do and tear
it down. then We will be in favor Of the herd law and
besides. they may find their teams loose.
sB Highest prices in easA paid for corn. at Steam
Shelter, Severance, by s. I. RYAN.
Patrick Foley met with a serious accident, Last
week, while helping Mr.. Alters kill hogs and in try
ing to pull ont Of the scaiding barrel, the hold
gave way, and in falling, fell his whole weight
scraper, striking at his wrist cutting wound
which will likely give him . lame hand for life
YOU KNOW.
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Highland Items.

We can almost imagine Spring upon US, when We
look at the sun seteng in golden spenor and watch
tho Clouds In their brilliant eolors hostlng on TILL
they seem to us like the cleaning wings OF angels
blest." But we turn from the scene with SIGH and
we are brought back from our wanderings, remember
ing we are still IN winter, and tomorrow may bring
chilling winds and sulien skies, and We will he Obliged
to forego such pleasures as We now indulge in, and
once more close our doors and Windows and draw our
chairs near the warm hre. And so We 60 through
e-one day in smiles and rainbow tints, the next en-
'''"iNi I'LL 'i'"'' anu s'"fi''
1t is remarkable how unconeerned our Kansas farm
ers act about grasshoPpers We hear them speaking
Of the crops they intend raising, the coming season,
scarcely ever referring to the troublesome little pests
that are sure to bother us more or less But one
thing makes them so conhdent-they have 80 much
faith IN our SOIL they know they can raise large
crop OF corn Ster they leave u.s. IL the SEASON Is III all
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Respectfully, yours, W

SCHOOL ExHrHrroS-The exhibition at the Court
House, Wednesday night. of pupils belonging to the
Troy public schools, was witnessed by crowded
house. and n complete SUGGEST All were delight
ed with it, and 1t reflected credit both upon managers
and participants. number Of the performers did
exceptionally WELL and displayed high order of tai
emf for stage PLAYS but rs all did WELL We shall
not ndividualzc Distinct articulation correct pro
nunciation, sefpossession freedom from embarrass-
ment. and perfect ease and naturalness in all their
movements were characteristics displayed by all.
There sufficient boys and girls in Troy who pos
sess theatrical talent to form company sufficient to
perform almost any play that is put upon the stage
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Geary City Items.

We are quite well pleased to see that Lam has ia
ken interest in city items That's right. 'Lun"
Stick to it; we know Kentrler can't bulldoze you.
Candlemas Day thermometer IS degrees at o'clock,
r. N. Sun too warm for the grounding to come out.
Thomas Cradle returned. few evenings ago, from
visiting his relatives in the southern part of the State
Tom is one of the old pioneers of this County having
come to Kansas in 1855. On his return. Mr.. James
Burke, one Of dry goods merchants of this city,
gave dance. Everybody that would dance was inyi-
ted The house crowded. and all seemed to enjoy
themselves. Mr.. Thos- Langan at the dance, and
while he was there, enjoying himself some one, not
having the fear of God before him. turned his horse
loose. We didn't think that there was any one that
knew Mr. Iangan, that would treat him in that way
DIR. Tays, of Buchanan County, No. has located in
our city. His Office is in Mr.. Bra1eltans store
Miss Nellie Roundy was made present of nice
organ. Mr.. James Burke says she is learning to play
on her organ real fast. James how is this that you
are so well posted
Last Sunday the subject in our Sunday School was
herd law. We hope that will be the last Sunday that
will have the herd Law in school, for il would
be of no Use. unless to make them keep dogs home
Lieut.. A. A. Clutter, of Geary's old boys, who
has been clerkng in store in Hopkins Mo-, was
down to pay his friends visit, last week. We are
always glad to have old boys call around see U.S.
Mr.. Hazen. of Troy, down with the Lieutenant.
Both these old soldiers of the 18th Kansas
Miss Amanda Bender is teaching u subscription
school Of three months in this place. She has quite
large school Our school hoard say will have three
mouths public school, during this Summer
SUBSCRIBER
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The s.Irou Trail.

spicy sketch, descriptive of trip the Atchi
son. Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad, and of the beau
ties scenery and pleasure resorts of the Rocky Noun
tains, by "Nym crinkle," the musical and dramatic
critic Of the Ne'e York World sent free application
together with the San Juan Guide, maps and time Ia
bes Of this new and popular route from Kansas City
and Atchison to Pueblo Denver. and all points in Col
orado, New Mexico, Arizona and the San Juan Mines
The finest line of Pullman Seepers the continent
between the Missouri River and the Rocky Mountains
without change.
Address, j. ANDERSON,
Gen. Passenger 4gent
ToPEKA KAN
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rather delightful; roads drying up fast.

Weather delightful roads drying up fast
Mr.. George Brown has been taking advantage Of
the nice weather, and has hauled quite lot Of wool
Mr.. Vim. Gilmore is feeding - head Of cattle,
also fine lot Of hogs
There will be a match spelling between the White
Eagle school and winona, some time next week
Homer Thompson has again left for Iowa
That cottonwood stump that ~ spoke Of Was
lombardy poplar. planted by James II. Lane in 1857
Tobias Cole has sheed about 100 bushels Of eorn
which he will haul to Leona, this week.
-Four large scholars will quit school. at the close
of this term viz: Niss =. p. vanHook, c. =. Acker,
Miss Addie Flick, and Alfred Clsh.
Mr.. Daniel Williams, Of Robinson. has been buying
hogs. during the past week.
Meeting closed at White Eagle. Friday night, the
ID. Result, two c0nvertA So 30.
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A Card.

1t has been conceded by the r,y closest observers.
that this season has been the most favorable for cash
buyers lay in their Spring stock and as all business
men who feel interest in their customers give them
the advantage of low prices and good bargains
that they sometimes Se it will be an item of interest
not to buy your Wall Tdper until you have seen and
priced the large stock getting direct from the fac
tory in Boston, Mass II will be in and opened up by
the LIST of March, There will not be anything but the
very latest and most attractive patterns, and at
tr,mely low prices No use hunt up lime, and Dor
row vour ueirhbors whitcwash brush for We can fur
nish you paper for less money.
Respectfully. yours w. p. RUSSELL
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the rrssssion Of the ST. Louis kansas CITY ana H'a-
ern Rasl,sss from Ferguson Station ito
TIE %. Leais Usisa Depot.
eleven milesl was completed june TO- All Passenger
Trains now arrive and depart and from the Union De-
not where connections made with all Eastern ana
Southern lines This extension passes through the
beautiful FOREST PARK; also the most interesting anu
picturesque portion of suburban ST. Lonis anu
ing country.
This COMPANY mas Just published beautifully eoiored
.,cr,v,pp entitled "A Birds Eye Tiese ef ST. LOUIS
showing the new Union Depot the entrance to the tuht
upder the city, the bridge the Mississippi River ana
the Relay House, East 81. Louis
For copies of this engraving free address t. h Loi
=, -, p.ss.,,r,.y D.. cent ST Iauis ssjune.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-02-08

Our neishborhoOd is more excited about the herd
law, than it about the Presidential election.
mistake occurred in the items last week, in re-
gard to young ladys name. 1t Miss Carrie Jar
rett instead Of the mentioned, that against
Miss Dcckard for the cake at the Brush Creek fcst
val.
This vicinity is hearing the of q wolf country.
Several have been seen and their bowling is heard
almost every night; but asthey of small species
great damage can be done.
The warm weather has proved our wheat crop to be
in nice condition. far being alive is concerned
The chief is being used at the Brush Greek school ;
at least there boy reading it in school hours
it cannot he said the Chief is not read in school,
The reason the Brush Greek farmer made the Use Of
a de plane, in his article the herd law, be
cause he of Mr.. Henshalls superiority in
the foreign languages, and did not like to such
grand display Of his 1.-THE farmers) ignorance.
We ace notices that our District n to be divided
again. Now, where is the justice in letting these el
lows out before the school house is paid for which
built for their benefit.
Some of the Troy boys said the crowd at the Brush
Breek festival was the roughest ever experience
ed The reason it rough the boys,
heard, was because their bottles were stolen.
Mr.. Skaratts children are very sick.
Nick Bohr butchered his hogs, and sold them. gain
ing half dollar ON the hundred for his labor Nick
knows how to bring the dimes home, il porkpsekers
do turn their up.
There was some disturbance in this community
about tobaccoed coffee and this atrocous crime took
place at the festival We understand that the preach
er made himself sick by drinking II. The festival
wasn't so grand after all.
Don Miches has returned from his Grand River
visit, and is going to start west Immediately. II
ports not false, this is his Last trip alone. and
there is great deal Of quilting going ON in certain
quarters 10. look out for wedding cake. Nv.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-02-08

M1oWm1 CnA
There Il nneh sieineas h@s.
-Oh, my! the days are 90 lovely zeal suiE.
Ground-Hog Day was observed here, with usna
eclat.
The storm-god has deserted Kansas, and the grzsa
hopper egg turns every half hour for more SUN
shine.
The industrious farmer is busy preparing for large
crop of cersals this year. Let hope for some re-
Enumeration for industry and labor.
Another school teacher was arrested here last week
charged With Assault and battery on little he stu
dent We had earnestly hoped that the Wild lee
case would put quietus on such proceedings Give
the boys fAir count
rs We sat dreanily thinking of the past and plan
ming for the future, Friday night after the dance,
just - lovesick swain got opposite our door, We
overheard this much of q conversation: who's
sweet his voice piped in she replied, with feeling
and touching earnestness, yves both sweet ~ and
the rest of the conversation was hushed into smack
ing silence.
The good people of this vicinity hate all binds Of
travelling men, just at this time The cause Of this
unnatural anmosity bad its origin in this wise Last
Friday of these jcwelry swindlers arrived here
in pomp and grandeur, and in quite short time had
an Intelligent and interesting audience around them
The FIRST speaker was rare "geni" and the people
placed Conscience In his loquacity and money in his
hands, hoping and expecting to trick but they
did not wait very long for the fun for he
had obtained ffty sixty dollars, ttricknouey,) he
departed and % did the money He LEFT here route
for Other Fools
Sunday night ono Of our 6ne-hared, would-be up
per-tens- called upon Of the most intelligent and
accomplished young ladies in this place. They CON
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coMsUMpTIvEs, FAKE NOTICE,

Every moment Of delay makes your hopeless
and much depends on the juicious choice of remedy
The amount Of testimony in favor of Dr. Schencks Pull
monte syrup as cure for Consumption far exceeds all
that can - brought support the any
other medicine. See Dr. schencks Almanac containing
the certificates Of many Of the highest respeca
Sty. Who have been restored health after being pro-
ssnnesa ncurabls BY physicians of ability
asnek6 Punonic Syrup alone hss cured many as these
sv1Ancss win show; but the Is often promoted by
Of two other remedies which DR. schenck
pros&ss for the purpose. These additional remedies are
Sec Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills By the
timely Of these medicines. according directions.
Dr. scbenek csrties that any of Consumption
may b cured.
Dr. schenct is professionally at his principal Office
Corner Sixth and Arch sts Philadelphia, every Monday
uhere all letters for Advice must Be addressed
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PINTPLES.

Twill mail (Free) the receipt for preparing simple
VEGETABLE BALM that will TAM FRECkLEs,
PIMPLES BLoTcHEs leaving the skin soft clear aud
beautiful; also Instructions for producing luIurant
growth of hair on a bald head smooth face Address
Ben yandelf g. Co. Box $751; No. Wooster St., n. Y.
sssJec6m
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ERRORS OF YOUTH.

gentleman who suffered for years from Nervous
Debility Premature Decay and all the effects Of youth
full indscretion will for the sake Of suffering humanity
send free to who need it, the recipe and directions for
making the simple remedy by which he was cured SUI
ferers wishing profit by the advertisers experience
can do 80 by addressing in perfect confidence.
ssdecsm JOHN b. OGDEN q Cedar ST. New York.
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No. l. Pacific Express No. :, Atlantic Express; Nos
and &, Way Freight and Accommodation Nos. and D.
Through Freight and Accommodation.
Passengers will net I've allowed Freight Trains with
Tickets except from points where tickets are sold
Trains Nos J. and 4, daily except Sunday. Train No.
leaves Hastings daily, except Saturday Leaves Hano
daily, except Sunday.
The time given above is that of St Joseph No. being
IL minutes slower Quincy Hannibal and "a min
slower than Chicago.
JOS. HANSEN, L. ID. TUTHlLL
Master Of TRANSPORTATION. General Manager.
j. W. ATwILL,
GenT Freight and Ticket 4 gent.
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CONSERVATIVES.

The advertiser having been permanently cured that
dread disease Consumption by simple remedy Is snx
ions to make known TO his fellow sufferers the means OF
cure To all who desire he will send copy of the pre-
scrption used free of charged with the directions for
preparing and using the same, which they viii find
SURE CuEE for CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS. &C.
Parties wishing prescription viii please address,
Rev E. A. WILSON,
ssaacsn,o Ia4 Penn ST williamsburyh, New York.
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- The County Board has determined to try the
experiment of the County running the Poor Farm the
coming season. to whether it cannot be run 10
greater saving to the County than by the former pan
Ii will be under thr management of superintendent.
A German named Matthias Stockberger has been en-
uloved ms Superintendent.
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NaIice Tki-.

In another part of paper will be found the a'e
,s,ment of Waterman & Bernard, who wish TO sell all
III. Lumber wanted in Doniphan and Brown Counties at
St Joseph or Ewood the prices at either place
They always sell Lumber at the lowest prices anu
they especially correspondence from any one
ing to purchase pber They are prepared 70 eeref oy
the car load at ~ point on the St Joe e d. Z. an"
A. " Railroads; and they guarantee entire sats'ae
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p We learn that the recent warm weather hss
Matched out the young grasshoppers by the million on
the southern hill+lopes. This is guO; fr the cold
weather we will certainly have hereafter, viii Kill
Them But never calculate that cold weather viii kill
nm unmatched grasshopper egg
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ExcuRsIox-An excursion train will run ON the
Denver road. to st. Joseph. Saturday afternoon to
carry persons wishing to attend the Opera Fare for
round trip, including ticket Opera. H.sa. Go to
ST. Joseph by regular train, ss T. NJ. and returning
leave ST Jossph Mt l2 o'clock.
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Money to Loan,

On Real Estate, in sums to suit borrowers. on live
years time, less. Interest, per cent per ann
Commissions reasonable.
ii. & W. II. BARTLETT
Office over Buchanan Bank. st. Joseph, Mo.
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BLASxs.-A large supply of Warranty and Quit
Claim Deeds, Real Estate and Chsttel Mortgages,
Bonds for Deeds; Justices Blanks such rs Summons
Warrants ETC.. Constabes' Sale and other blanks
Police Judges Blanks, etc, etc. neatly printed and
for sale at this Office.
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The People want Prssf.

There is no medicine prescribed by Physicians OF
y druggists that carries such evidence Of its success ana
superior virtue BoscHEEs GERMAN SfRur
Coughs Colds settled the breast. consunpaon, "r
any disease of the Throat and Lungs prooi Oh .n,
fac. /, that any person afflicted get Sample Bottle
far 10 ceuts and try its effect before buying the regular
sze at IS cents II has lately been introduced into TINS
country from Germany and its wonderful cures are ~
tonshne every that it. Three doses WI remove
any case TRY it Sold by W. P. Russell, Troy.
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~ The Beatty Golden Tongue Organ cannot be
surpassed for smoothness and sweetness of tone All
acknowledge this. am giving unheard of discounts
for cash. 8. X. SHEPHERD, Troy
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~ VIM. Chapple had two cattle killed by the cars
on the Denver Road. Saturday. Although it was not
old ..linehsekr and her calf Chspple says. when
Henshal wants to joke about somrbodys cattle being
killed by the cars. he wishes he would take some
other persors, next time.
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4. o. o. p.

4, o. o. r.
Troy CITY Lodge No. 3e meets every Saturday night
AT odd Feovs Hall over Lelapd's All members
of the Order are cordially invited 70 attend. - q
JOHN MAQUILKEN, n. G.
j. B. BROOKS Sec.
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DoNIPHAN COUNTY DIRECTORY.

DONIPHAN COUNTY DIRECTORY.
Judge ID Judicial District-ALFRKp G. OTIs.
County Commissinners-FRRD HARPsTER, CrBrs INLAND
JR.. A. LARzRLERE.
SEerif-THoMAsJ j. VANDERsLIcE
Clerk Of District Court-FKASK BROWN.
Treasurer-RoBERT FIIcKN6ER.
County Clerk-CHARLEs RAPPKLYv.
County Attorney. K. ARMSTRONG.
Probate Judge-RoBEKT WILKINSON.
Register Of Deeds-F. II. DRgSSISG.
Superintendent Of Public Instruction-D. d. RosK
Coroper-DR. WIN. REEDER.
Suryeyor-JAMEs 7. FoRNAS.
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All old accounts not paid by March LIST, Will he col
lected by law. Pay up. and save costa
shl,aw. BrckroRp SINCLAIR I.
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II Ground-Hos's Day was clear, beautiful, and
Spring-like, from sunrise to sunset 1As nesnt
something Just watch and the weather We have Tor
the six weeks to come will be owing to the Groa.d-