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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01
FROM CHASE COUNTY.
CEDAR VALLEY, CHASE COL
Nav d 1877

May a, 1877.
EDITOR NEWS: - Yesterday the
westside of Chase county had one of
the heaviest hail and rain storms, we
ever saw. About o'clock P. NJ. it
commenced laundering in the north
west, and occasionally in various other
directions. In an hour after, slight
rain and hail began to fall, and al
most the first thing we knew that
hail was coming, was the fall of a hail
stone that sounded more like the
fall of plank on the house roof
than any thing else. The hail was OF
all sizes from a small bird egg to
goose egg. The hail and rain con-
tinued for more than an hour.
Many small streams that generally
for the most part of the year are no
streams at all, were two hundred
yards wide, and would swim a horse.
Not a house that had windows to
the north, but had glass badly broken.
Birds and prairie chickens, are found
dead and crippled. Wheat and rye
fields beaten to the earth, corn wash
ed up and flooded, and taking it al
together the farmers prospects now
look dull indeed for this locality.
Still there is time yet to replant CORE.
But very little work has been done
in the way of planting for the last
two weeks and the clouds still
| indicate more rain. A. v.
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Central School.

The following is the report of the
spring term, commencing March 26th,
and ending May 18th:
Number enrolled 80.
Average attendance, first month,
29.9; second, 22.9; for the term "a g..
The grade of the following named
reached so: Emma White and Edible
Abraham.
The following, so and not above SO !:
ROllin and Roscoe Miller, Homer
and Charley Snow, Mary, Anna and
Charley Rudisill, Ida and frankie
Aicklin, Minnie Foster, Clara Abra-
ham, SalIie Morgan, Sadie Cowan,
Bertha Mountioy, Eddie Jones and
Matte Munger.
Pupils not absent nor tardy during
the term: Edible Abraham and Mary,
Annie, Floria and Charley Rudisill.
Visits by the members of the board /:
J. M. Miller and +. J. Rudisill.
By citizens of the district: Mrs.
Miller, Rudisill, MountJoy and Abra-
ham.
Other visitors: Supt. o. B. Whor-
ton, Rev. Mr.. Beardsley and Arthur
Wells.
Our school ended with a picnic, at
which, were, perhaps, majority of the
citizens of the district. The ladies OF
this vacinty certainly showed that they
are not deficient in the culinary art.
We have formed ties of friendship,
during our stay of eight months which
we hope shall remain answered, and
we trust have made no enemies.
As we separate, my best wishes GER
tainly remain with my patrons and
pupils for the future.
NJ. G. HODGE, Teacher.
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waterloo Township.

Abstract OF assessment of personal
property in the township of Waterloo,
county of Lyon, State Of Kansas, for the
year ending 1877.
Number Of horses, 61s; average value,
$2S.66; total, $1S,71S; cattle, 1919; aver
age, 1857; total, $1s, s65; mules, %; aver
age, S45.41; total, s1,O46; hogs, 3O2; aver
age, %, 10; total, $S47; agricultural imple-
ments, total value, $2,O95; wagons, 1903;
average, 81. 20; total. $17.72; watches,9; ay
erage, % 90; total, SS1; musical instru-
ments, 8; average, $3.50; total, SI2S;
money, $1,61S; notes, $500; all other per-
sonal property, S4,9I1; total value of per-
sonal property, $49, 7S9; deduct constitu-
tional exemption, SIS, 800; total taxable
property, SSS.9S9. What is covered by
constitutional exemption not included.
JOHN BRAAEHILL, assessor.
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GIbson Rrothers

The above named parties are located in
business at Americas and Council Grove,
Kansas, under different firm names, where
they have, by strict integrity and dill
gent application to business, built up an
extensive trade. Their line of trade COM
prises three grand departments of mer-
viz. groceries, dry goods and
hardware. Each department being dis
tinct in itself, and carried on at the above
named towns Being but q short distance
from the city Of EmporIa, they have to
contend with very sharp competniton
which they are able to meet. The fact
that they are among the Oldest t1rms in the
county, Established at Americas in 1850
enables them to know just what the peo-
pie want, and gives them great expert
ence in buying goods from eastern manu-
facturers. Some of the great advantages
which they claim for selling goods cheap
are. 1st. Their large experience in busi-
ness qualities them for selecting their
goods judictously and buying at the very
bottom OF the market. I'd. They own
most Of the buildings which they occupy
in carrying on the mercantile trade, theI e.
by saving, and giving their customers the
benefit, OF many hundreds Of dollars per
annum which otherwise would be paid
for rent. Sd. They buy goods in large
quantities from the best New York and
Boston houses, thereby getting ''fresh
goods" at 'jobbing prices" and as their
different stores are situated on the same
line Of railroad they get special rates of
freight. 4th. Doing business as they do,
on 8 strictly cash basis, they accumulate
no bad accounts to be made up from the
paying customers. Although the partners
In this concern exert the strictest econ.
omy. yet they use five capaciOus build
ings and employ a number of helps be-
sides principals to carry on their extern
sive business. I. D. Gibson having charge
OF the dry goods department at AmeriOus,
w. w. Gibson the grocery department
and J. s. Gibson the hardware depart
ment. At Council Grove, r. 8. David
son has charge Of the hardware and d.
Heasley the dry goods department. We
take pleasure in recommending the Glib
sons to our readers, as among our most
reliable, enterprising and solid business
men
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01

Prot. Gibson, the physiognomist and
lecturer, will entertain the people Of En-
poria and vicinity, in Bancroft hall this
week. His lectures in this city will be as
follows: Thursday night, PhysiOgnomy (;
Friday, reading character from motions.
walking, shaking of hands, &C., also will
discuss the principles of the Swedish
cure system.
Saturday night his subject will be love.
marriage and divorce
The Kansas City Journal of Commerce
says Prof. Gibson is the best Phrenologist
that has ever visited this country. He
has large cabined. Come out and see.
Friday night free. Thursday and SAT-
urday nights % cents each.
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FROM VERMONT.

We are in receipt OF the following
postal card;
DOVER Vermont May d, 1877.
To the EMPORIA NEWS, the "most
live" paper in central Kansas:
Spring in all her beauty has at
length returned, after six months OF
cold winter and snow.
The tenth of May, there were two
inches of snow in Marlboro, and
Dover Hills were white.
The nineteenth of May, saw three
snow drifts in open Land, from elgh-
teen to twenty-four inches deep, snow
having remained there since Decem-
Der.
Friday we were visited by a very
severe hail storm. In Nottingham
barns were blown down, houses I'M
rooted and trees uprooted. Last
week 1900 acres OF woodland on
Stratton Mountain were bur ned over.
Burned leaves were flying in the air,
and 1t was so smoky Tuesday we
could not see the sun. The hard rains
of Wednesday stopped the fire.
Farmers are busy planting.
Fruit trees are in blossom.
Farmers in Vermont are not troub-
led here with the "hoppersn but sspota-
to bugs" A great many potatoes
were not lng last fall and In parts
of this county "bngs'' have been
found very plenty. e. L. II.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01
AMERICUs.
Mosquitose are plenty.

Mosquitoes are plenty.
Our town is full of strangers.
The farmers have commenced plow-
ing their corn.
Hon. P. B. Plumb has been trying
a grasshopper catcher on his farm
northwest of town, and We under
stand it is doing good work catching
the hoppers.
There was festival at the Wheeler
school house on Allen creek last Mon
day evening which was great
success. The company enjoyed them
selves hugely.
The Americas cheese factories make
up about 5000 pounds of milk every
day and the amount is still increasing.
The string band met in Mr.. Lesh's
store Saturday evening. There were
about twelve, or a dozen to play on
four instruments, the store was crowd
ed aud the company fingered till a
late hour, listening to the music.
They at length departed well pleased
with the:.evening's entertainment.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01

The finest colt which has been seen
here was in town Tuesday. It is i've
weeks old, sired by Highlander, from
dame owned by Lewis Hsyer, Of Ameri-
Gus. Most Of the horsemen In town saw
the colt, and united in pronOuncing 1t the
most perfectly built colt Of its sge they
ever saw. II nothing unfortunate hap
pens to It, it will be one Of the most valu-
able mares in the State in q few yesrs.
Ar. Hsver has = stallion, nov four years
old, from HIGHLANDER, which AT. ". Il.
Douglass regards as the best that has yet
been bred from that celebrated animal.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01
rhe New Fast rrnis

To Rev York, via Wabash, Canada
Southern and New York Central Rail-
ways, commenced running Monday,
May 14th, leaving st. Louis and Quincy
In the morning on arrival Of trains from
the West, and VIII arrive at New York
and intermediate points eight hours in
advance Of competing lines Pullman,s
Kansas City every afternoon, via 81. s 81.
Joe by, 20 Toledo without change, and
from 81. Louis 70 Cleveland without
change. Chicago papers. backed by Chi.
oago railways, have made vigorous ef-
fort to Kill this train, rs &c operates al.
rectly against the interests OF the Chicsgo
lines by ashortGf line East. IF
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01
School Committees

The following are the committees of tn
Board of Education:
Finance and Taxation.-Lakin, Halleck
and Kelley.
Buildings and Grounds.-Stubbs, Moore
and Peyton.
Grades, Studies and Text Bookshelf
logg, Stubs and Lakin.
Regulation and Discipline. = Tandy,
Halleck and Buck.
Publication and Supplles.--Buck, Tan
dy and Moore.
Claims.--Moore, Tandy and Nix.
Visitation.-Peyton, Stubs and Lakin.
Teachers and Salaries.-NIx, Kelly and
PeVton
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01

THIS road has become famous for lts ex.
cellent steel rail track, good cars and fast
time. All express passenger trains Of the
Hannibal & st. Joseph, Missouri Pacific
or st. Louis, Kansas City & Northern rail.
ways make connection In union depots at
Quincy or st. LOUIS, with the fast train Of
the Wabash Line. Pullman's sIeepers
and Day Oars are run through from Kan.
sas City. Atchison and st. Joe to Toledo
and Cleveland without change, connect.
ing st Fort Wayne with through sIeepers
TO New York via Pfttsburg. and Of Cleye-
and Boston via RuGAlo. The time via this
line IL actually 81 hours quicker from st.
Louis and Quincy 10 principal Eastern cit
les than is made via Chicago or Cincinnati.
We advise all who value time and com.
fort TO patronize the wabash Lane. e
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01

Ouinine and arsenic for the basis Of the
ague remedies in the MARKET and are the last
resort of physicians and people who know no
ing complaint. The ELECTS OF these drrgs are
destructive 20 the systems producing head
ache, iptestinal disorders, vertigo, dizziness,
constitutional health. Ayers Ague Cure Is
yegetable discovery. containing netther
lent, aud Il an InfalIible and rapid cure for
every form OF Fever and Agua: It's effects
are permanent and certain AMI no injury
five cure for Fever and AGue in all its forms
e IS also Q superior remedy for Liver Con.
plants. It Is an excellent tonic a4G prevents
iay "a fnalhrious marshY and missmatic dis
fisss. act2 directly on the liver.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01
SPLENDID CONTRIBUTION.
The best Band In the West to have
First-CInss Instruments
Aud to be SUITABLY UnIformed.

And to be Suitably Uniformed.
We take great pleasure in announcing
that large number Of our citizens have
already responded in a very liberal man.
ner to the calls made on them In behalf OF
the Emporia Knights Templar Band, and
that over 300 have already been secured
for the purchase OF new and first-class
sets OF band instruments and q suitable
uniform. Thus fitted up for service and
parade, our band will be able to furnish
far better music than heretofore, and be-
ing composed OF unusually good looking
gentlemen, will make fine appearance
wherever 1t goes. The subscription paper
has not been fully circulated, as some
5000 are needed in all, but those of our
citizens who have not been called upon
may expect to be, and meantime we take
the liberty Of publishing the subscriptions
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01

The lecture which was expected last
week, from Miss Amanda N. Way. will
be given in the Methodist church Tuesday
evening, June 5th, the high water pre-
venting her from proceeding on her west
ern trip, as advertised last week. Miss
Way Is well and fayorably known as
preacher - as an earnest and efficient
worker in the temperance cause, and as
an able ami conscientious advocate of
woman suffrage. 1t is hoped that large
audience will be present to listen to her
presentation of the question last named.
Whether friendly, indifferent or hostile to
the cause, men and women, all are cor
daily invited. Pro.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01

We would like to say a word about the
irregularity Of the trains from the East
on the Santa Fe railroad. "The old, old
story" "two hours and seventy-fiVe
minutes late, comes in every successive
night. But, you see, It would take the
very strongest terms of profanc Iitera-
ture to express our disgust, and since we
began to associate with Brother Hinkle
we have dropped that mode of telling
folks what we think about things. We
warn Tom Anderson and the other fell
lows, however, not to keep this thing up
too long.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01

The agricultural horse show editor OF
this valuable paper acknowledges the re-
ceipt OF an invitation to attend the great
est horse driving exhibition that has ever
yet taken place, on the Lyon county fair
grounds, to-day (Friday.) The ordinary
public is also invited. Admittance free,
but the judges stand will be reserved for
the use Of the press and distinguished
ax marta
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01
BULLENE, MOOREI& EMERYs
Kansas City. Mo.

Nelonidn has intrOd uced a new feature
in his boot and shoe department, by the
addition Of line of Philadelphia custom
made shoes, in q variety of styles, for
ladies and children. Their goods are
unsurpassed for variety Of styles and
tirst-cIass in every particular, and while
they cost little more than ordinary
shoes, their durability will more than
compensate for the difference in cost.
Every pair is fully warranted.
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srArE rEAcHEes. ASSOCIATIONS.

To Commence In EmpOrIa June Goth
The Kansas State Teachers Association
meets at Emporia June Goth, 9th, and
18th, 1877.
The ability and energies OF the assocIa-
ton Will be largely devoted to the SUBJ
Iect Of County Normal Institutes. Pa
pers win be read and discussions Will be
held on the best programmes. Courses of
instructions &c. for County Normal Insti-
tutes.
The usual reduction Of fare on the rail-
roads and IN hotels will be secured.
Programmes will be issued and distrib-
uted in due time"
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Is77Just Think of rt,

And save yourselves VexatIon. When
you are going to the North, to the East,
to the South or West on business or on
pleasure, and want to make fast time and
close connections, just cali upon the un-
dersignei and procure Through tickets at
lowest rates, and have your baggage
checked to destination by any route de-
sired. Trains leave Emporia As. follows:
Daily through express, East, 9:23 .. M
Daily through express, West, e:03 p. N.
For further particulars apply to
JAMES PATTERSON, Agent
n u n
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01

There will be an auction sale in Empo-
ria tomorrow saturday. of IA top bug
giles, manufactured by T. T. Haydoek, of
Cincincati, Ohio, II. Pearsall, auctioneer.
These buggies are all just from the facto-
ry, are finely made, and warranted for
one year. The sale will be held corner of
Fifth avenue and Commercial street, and
will begin at noon. 1-t#
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01

NetomGn is now in receipt of his spring
stock of Clothing for men and boys,
which he proposes to sell at bottom pri-
ces. The assortment is larger and more
complete and embraces all styles and
qualities. Especial attention is called to
the fine English Serge suits which are ai-
ways the best In this section, and also to
the line of Flannel Suits for summer
wear
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01

The Latest. Greatest and Most Reliable
remedy ever put together by medical sci.
ence for Rheumatism, Wounds, SReliings,
Burns, Caked Breast, &C., is the Centaur
Liuimcnt. There are two kinds. While
the White Linement is for the human
family, the strong kind, which is yellow
In color. Ia for spawned, lame and strain
ed horses and animals. Their effects are
wonderful. 1877
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01

The great remedy for removing lnfia-
m alton is Arnica Flowers. The active
properties OF it are contained in Browns
ArnIea Mnanent, which makes it so ef-
fectual in curing sprains, swellings,
Rheumatism, &C., also In Arnica selve for
healing old sores, burns, wounds, &c.
Nothing equal to the above remedies for
taking out Inflammation. Sold at DR..
Moore's drug store, and at Starr q Will
Iiam,s, I9-tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01

A great deal of improvement has been
made about the city this spring IN the
way of new fences, paint, setting blue
grass sod, trees, planting flowers, etc. In
an hours tide one notices many attrac-
tive places. These show not only a cult
waited taste and love OF home, but 4 spirit
of enterprise which Is commendable, on
the part Of the men and women of EN-
nnria
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01

Newman this spring shows the hand
soonest line of Hamburg embroideries to
to be found outside of New York. They
embrace every quality from narrow
edge to flouncing half yard wide, and
the ladies who have seen them pronounce
them simply exquisite.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01

The Emporia Base Ball club played a
game ut Dunlap last Thursday. They are
q very active club and handle the bali and
bat with equal precision. If our boys ex-
pect to cope successfully with them, they
must come down to active PRACTICE
Council Grove Republican.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01

A Russian contractor is said to be on
his way to Emporia, to contract with A
p. Martin for a supply of saddles for the
Cars body guard. Mr.. Martins saddles
are home made, and are fast gaining the
reputation Of being frst-class in every
respect.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01

NeeoRGn now has on his counters
the best assortment of dress goods in the
state. Embracing, as it does, all the lead
ing styles and ranging in prices from the
cheapest to the best. No lady can fail to
find som ething to please her. If you
can't visit the store in person send for
samples.s
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01
Ask for James Smiths Imperial cigars.

Netonadn's stock Of Hosiery is very
large and includes all styles and
qualities for men. women and children.
He has special bargain in ladies British
iron frame, extra length, in brown and
bIeached, at 8. 10 per dozen.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01

e. Beck & Abraham have, we are in
formed, stock OF dry goods second to
only one other establishment in this city,
In variety and completeness. This is
cOmmendation enough, and we advise
our readers to examine Beck & Abraham's
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01

AUGUST FLowER.-The most miserable
beings in the world are those suffering
from dyspepsia and liver complaint. More
than seventy-five per cent of the people
in the United States are afflicted with
these two diseases and their effects: such
as sour stomach, sick headache, habitual
costIVeness, palpitatIon OF the heart.
heartburn, water brash, gnawing and
burning pains in the pit of the stomach,
yellow skin, coated tongue and disagree
able taste in the mouth, coming up Of
food after eating, low spirits, &c. Go to
your dru ggists, DIR. ]. A. Moore and Per-
ley & Ryder and get 80 cent bottle of
August Flower or sample bottle for 10
cents. Try it. Two doses will relieve
you. 22-tf
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Great variety OF ladies' and children's
hose at d. Thomas. 16-tf
Paintsi PaintaII Paintsii

Paintsi PaintsI! Paintsii!
To parties interested in painting thi
season would call their attention to my
extensive 'tStock Of Paints.'' best brands
white lead, linseed oil, mixed paints, var
nishes, and full line Of paint and var
nish, brushes, and everything pertaining
to the paint trade. Am prepared to Eli
orders in any quantity. at the very lowest
prices. [1O-6ml Dr.. JOHN A. MOORE.
D. Thomas is the best place in South.
western Kansas for g large stock Of fancy
dry goods and at low prices. I5-tT
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01

A valuable combination Of Sarsspar lila
and Dandelion and Iodide PotAssa is sold
at DIR. Moore's Drug Store. 1t Is highly
recommended by all physicians for disea-
ses Of the Blood and Liver. Parties
troubled with skin diseases or debilita-
ted condition OF the system, arising from
impurities Of the blood or want OF action
on the part Of the liver, will find this
preparation beneficial. 19-tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01

NeacmaR'S show cases are filled
with charming display Of ladies neck
wear in ali the latest novelties, including
Handkerchief, Ties, Colleretts, Fiehus, &c,
IN all the combinations Of lace and silk.
d. Thomas has but one price, and it is
very low. 15-tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01

Neao,can's line of Laces, Fringes and
Trimmings OF all kinds is complete and
very attractive. Something entirely new
in the way Of Worsted Frihges in leading
shades. and decidedly handsome.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01

The only wood yard in this city is that
kept by John Watson. He has large
stock, and can furnish cord wood in the
usual shape, or cut to stove size, as may
be desired. He continues to keep the eel
ebrated McAllister coal and Fort Scott
coal. Everybody who wants fuel should
90 TO Mr.. Watson.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01

FOR SALE--Cheap lots on CopIey's adj
dition, west side of Commercial street.
Also. fve-acre lots joining EmporIa on
the south. Time given. Address Mrs. E.
D. McCollom, Council Grove, Kansas.
0rrnA
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01

1t appears that the "east and west'
Winfield narrow gauge bonds have been
carried in Cowley county by about
eighty majority. This was owing to the
high water last week keeping many far
mers away from the polls. Four town.
ships voted on May 10Th on bonds for the
marrow gauge from EmporIa.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-01

A part OF the POnca tribe OF Indians,
an about % wagons, passed through here
Wednesday enroute to their new ressrva-
tion In the indian territory. They had
been ID days on the road from Dacotah,
and numbered nearly two hundred OF all
ages. Two white men had charge OF the
party. The balance Of the tribe will be
along In about a month.