The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-09-06


The grape crop is abundant il this vicinity. and
grape. are selling from the vineyards at cents per
pound.
Bogus coins of various denominations are in circua
ton in the community. People should be careful to
notice that their change has the true ring.
Miss Carrie Gregory left, On last Saturday for her
home at Creston Iowa. where it ia her intention 60
to school, She will be missed by circle of young
folks, and El. will,b disconsolste.
We observe that John Lynds has received q new
anchor to replace the one lost. few weeks since
his r.t trip to Arags. Its weight is al pounds By
the vay the new boat has been aioat for several
weeks AMI supplies the place of the ferry-boat du-
ring the absence of the latter ON its trips up the river
The teachers who have been in attendance at the
Normal Institute have returned with many bran
new ideas, and their old ones Enlightened up Doubt
less these efforts of young teachers to elevate their
calling will receive consideration by boards of school
directors.
Lawrence Mills, this week, took position behind the
counter of c. W. Noyes, as salesman. He is succeed
ed in the Poulet store by Dan. Roberts. Dan, with
little experience, will not suffer in comparison with
his affable predecessor.
Railroad agent Embree has purchased tract of
learn. he intends putting up residence We notire
that Mr. Fairall is grubbins out the brush his
tract adjacent to that of Mr.. Embree preparatory
improving it. In the time to come. when White
Cloud makes new start, this is going to be the IA
vorte locality for those seeking pleasant and beauti
full homes.
rather exciting race came Oh, last Saturday af-
terneon on the ridge south Of the cemetery 1t was
Henry Ward, as it was n gelding) and Bill Moore's
sorre mare, the former Of Rulo, and the latter of
Iowa Point The distance 44O yards, and the
stake 800. Beecher in II feet ahead. scrub
race followed, between bay and grey horse, for
bet of $40, the grey being winner. Sporting men
were present from divers places, and considerable
side betting INDUCED in.
Now that Cadmus is around with his pencil cooked
upon his ear, ready to ot down items, the lady who
was complaining, the other day. that the Chief
had anything from White Cloud any more, will be
comforted. "Flax Top" has had the field to himself
long enough.
A dancing party given at the residence of Mrs.
Charley Orion, on last Monday evening. Although
Cadus could not he present, owing to religious
pies against dancing, he nevertheless opnes that the
affair much enjoyed by the worldly folks who ut
tenedd.
We understand that our cornet band have engaged,
their future instructor Prof Rockwell of Chicago.
The boys have become quite artistic in their perform
ance and suppose this enterprise il to be ia
ken evidence that they determined to spare no
effort to make themselves perfect
Geo. Burkhnltcr le f. last week. to attend the State
University Of NO., at Columbia. 1t is presumed that
he intends remaining long enough to get A. b. for
u tail to his name.
Our girls, too, who attend school abroad, have ta-
ken their departure: Miss Dora UT for Highland,
and the two Miss Nellies-Pamer and Poulet-for the
Catholic school ut st. Joe.
The most superb party of the season was given on
last Thursday evening" at the residence Of John Lynds
lee and cake served up in elegant style,
and dancing was carried on till the early morning
hours. The music and dancing under the diree-
ton of Prof Lyon, of Atchison.
An emigrant team, was observed passing through
streets, the other day, and the Of of
the horses the inscription, Lawrence MILLS
SuEETISG." At first it WIS supposed that some wretch
had been railins out Lawrence Mills bed clothes,
but investigation disclosed the fact that the striking
legend in question was the manufacturers stamp,
such may he seen in almost any dry goods store.
C,nurs