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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-11-08

The air vas thick, the past week, with men who
wanted just moments private talk with you, to en-
able you to see the same they did, in respect to
their man.
Mr.. Aeeker and Ricksnbach were placed ON the
Greenback ticket without their knowledge consent
They only found it out, Thursday last. What huge
joke it would have been, to have elected them with
out their knowing anything about it
Mr.. E. B. Gatchell is the happy father of bounc.
ing boy, the exact image of his paternal progenitor
Now, let US hear from tho other candidates
Mr.. MAILER returned, Saturday, from Fairbury,
Nebraska, where he has, for some time past, been
buying grain He reports the crop as immense.
There is, at present, man stopping in town, who
has pitful story He il from the last tier Of Coun
ties west and is coming through, bringing his four
children, and subssting charity He recently lost
his wife, and he says that it impossible to obtain
coffin, and the poor man had to use his wagon box
for the purpose. 1t il sd party, and 10 enough to
satisfy any in regard settling there especially
without money, and with large family Of ANAL
children.
We learn that young man, who was at work for
Lon Meekor, left for parts unknown, last Saturday
We did not learn particulars. CAR.
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Take the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad ex-
tending from Kansas City and Atchison, on the Mis-
sour River, via Topeka, the capital Of Kansas,
through the fertile Arkansas Valley, to Pueblo, where
direct connection is made with the Denver & Rio
Grande Railway for Colorado Springs, Manitou, Den
yer, Canon City, and all points of note on the Denver
& Rio Grande. The track is excelled by that Of no
road IN the West, and the passenger equipment en-
braces all the modern improvements for comfort sud
safety. Through express trains leave union depots,
Kansas City and Atchison, daily, the arrival Of
trains from the East, and run throagh the Rocky
Mountains, with Pullman Sleeping Cars attached.
For Maps circulars and detailed information, send to
TT. ANDERSON,
General Passenger Agent, Topeka, Kan.
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whiss CIe.A Ch.v.Cn.,v.

The longlooked for coId NJ. a.. -.
parently, Get I'm. and h.n..n.-N, Ne, ~ -
take the place of the well-worn duster. Verify ar,
the lines Of Tom Hood fitting for the ur,.ept dre.r
conjuncture:
No sumo moon!
No ds1D-so
No :hy-po earthly View
No nn.J-no otra,s olus.
No warmth NO ehssrfuness ~ ss.thful ~.
70 oISmiertable feel In any msubsr-
No fruits no aover.. M iesxs. . r., h H. Is'
Nsvsmber!"
A. q. Ssnborn of the ST. joe B,r.Ls ss,abl;.b,..ut
was round, one dsy last week
The eou.truct;on of ,,,. Nj, Ca. .;,.,,.
urosrrs.e. T1.v =. ..,,.,.,:-.
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to~p nm. ,;a., H.. - g.
Pine. ,rc.ms .na.u.a 3, IN .,.---..:- -. =
the former .t.bbipe III. la,,.r =; ,h .h,n,d.r r;,h
pocket-knife infcting an ugly. though not danger
Gus, wound.
Mr.. J. v HoI,.h.rvb If r.u. cs.x :. a,,
AMENDING n x.et anon. Ls- ola So
a.. .-n'..".. AAs Aina'y iurn''ned W WIN
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managing uA'' %
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elf ao.. no, 80. =; ,h;. -. -. ~.
Last week va. one Of tbo.e p.r;,,s .h.r IN. rur.,
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r,rssa Pleasant nsase.

PLEASANT RIDGE, DOxIPHAx Co, KANs., Nov. 4, 1857
EDiroR CHIEr:-with your permission, We would
like to say n word for this neishborhood.
items from all other parts of the county and nothing
from here.
The farmers generally arc rejoicing their good
crops, this season and have put out large crop Of
wheat, for next Wheat looks well, the late
wet weather having scattered the bugs flies, &c.
Threshing is about all done, and everybody prepar-
ing to gather
There will be sos.d many cattle fss around here,
this Winter. and hogs past numbering.
Politics do not trouble the people here much, As
none running for office. and Of them 90 and
vote the Republican ticket. aud don't scratch it,
but go along home satisfied it will be elected
We have a months school here. taught by
Mr.. Stewart, of Norway, wLo appears to und. r.
stand his business.
There is preaching here. every other Sunday, by
the Rev. Belknap, and the first Sunday evening in
each month. by the Baptist, Rev. Rolfe.
There will be festival the school house, Thurs
day night Nov. 18th, for the benefit Of tie pastor of
the N. E. church, tRev. Bclknap). Good supper,
good music. and good time gen, rally, expected
The invitation is TO whomsever will. let him come,
and taste the good things. II the editor Of the CHEF
could drop in he could for himself and rot an
other. how the country Ladies' cook Let all come
that can. and bring along your quarters sEparE.
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NQIice.

In advertising columns il noticed Stoddarfs Au-
sieai Library serial publication, now under way,
which from its extraordinary cheapneAs will effect
revolution in the music publishing interest. Messrs
Stoddart Co. agree to give for the low price Of one
dime, collection of the most popular instrumental
and vocal music printed full siae music paper Of
the best quality. The same amount and quality in
fact As would 81 so If publshed separately This
10 step in the right direction, and ono which will
find instant and hearty favor with those whom it is
intended to benefit.
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II will continue to rain. regardless Of sunshine.
Thomas Langan sold to Joseph McCrum, forty -nns
head Of hogs, average weight 3ls pOunds Price paid
$i.l5 per hundred. Hogs have declined in price
since Thomas always shakes the top price any
thing he has to sell. The prospect h pretty good
now to make strike for that will be to him no
depreciation in value. but priceless gem, through
lfs's blind and rugged path that lies before him.
Get married. Thomas.
Mr.. Sanburn. Of Troy, Was down, last Friday.
Al Wnddell, SOU Of Rev. waddell, arrived home
from Colorado. Last Wednesday, looking well, Is
usual.
Harvey Ncsbit, conductor On the regular freight,
makes good time with his train, considering the
amount Of freight and work to be done.
The A. & n. Railroad is doing heavy busine-s ut
this time. under the supervision of Major Towne.
Harvey Forman comes up from Atchison about
twice week, to his motLcr-in xoos--loru.
]. S., your girl is better. She told u.s. 50 you can
call, provided you leave your muddy overshoes in
the hall door, and don't stay too long.
Mrs. b. O'Dnscoll came home from ST. Joseph.
last Saturday, bringing with her several young ladies,
who will spend two or three weeks in Douiphan-
Miss Julia Blake, Miss Nora Harrington, and Miss
Anna Shehan-all intelligent sociable. and good look
guest of her sister, Mrs. ODrscoll last Sunday also
young Mr.. Joyce, who is qnite sick, at this time.
Miss julia Lsngan arrived home from st. Joseph,
last Saturday, in company with Miss Matte Kelley,
niece of Com. Mciee. Of St. joe We hope the young
ladies Of ST. Joseph will enjoy themselves while Wis
iting Kansas. and leave favorable impression that
may be lasting. Now, young gentlemen, look out
We hurt our hand most fearfully, day last
week, while emptying o sack of oats Q man brought
for Polly Ketchsm. Did not swear much, only real
ly, by jings; were too glad to get the feed
Mr.. Glen, who r.ises fine potatoes, north of Doni
phan, brought . sack full, and has the thanks of
seven eight little Jonathans, besides one or two
fullgrown ones. Mr.. Glen il an awful good man, to
be a Republican.
Mr. Billimek had u fine COW killed on the railroad
last week. Mr.. Litner had ono crippled very badly,
which the Company paid him for Justice Forman
bought her, and his opinion is, she will get well.
Some boys, that arc in the habit of getting the
trains while in motion, going to get killed
We little boy, last Sunday fall of coal car
while the train was at great speed; accidentally he
was not hurt. Parents cannot blame Railroad Com
panies for such accidents. Look after your boys,
and keep them away from the railroad
Miss Susie Leak is improving gradually.
JOHN Cooper. and Others caught fox, Saturday.
Wolves are getting plenty. Hunters, blow your
horns.
Prairie-chickens are plenty in the cornhelds.
VIM. Eye continues in the duck business; is buy
ing all he can find.
Every person about Doniphan knows Uncle George.
Well he has made two barrels Of sorghum sweetness
JONATHAN
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Taxes for 1877.
OFFICE OF TREASURER or DoSIPHAx CouyrY
TROY. KAMA Nnyemher 4 LIZ

OFFICE OF TREAsuRER or DoSIrHAx COUNTY,
TRor, KASsAs. November I, Is7T. !
NOTICE Is hereby given. that the Tax Rolls for is7I
~ have been placed in my hands and that am ready
10 receipt for all taxes that may be offered
SYNOPSIS OF TAX LAWS
l. Taxes due November LIST and the whole or one
half Of the be paid before December soh
without penalty.
Onehalf Of the taxes Real or Personal Proprrtv
NAV be paid before December 2otb and the other
half or before June 10th following without penalty
II the whole tax Ia paid before Decenbe 10Th
rebate Of per cent is allowed the half that may run
to June s0th-
4 On any Real Estate Personal Property where no
payment has been made by December soth the whole
due and penalty Of per cent Is added December
2lst
s. penalty Of per cent lie added March aist and
another per June 3isf all real where
the first instAllment not paid by December Goth
Warrants for delinqu taxes personal property
will be issued January LIST and July LIST.
4 Lands delinquent for taxes viii DO advertised July
10th. and sold the nrxt Tuesday in September.
After the tax sales the amount of the and costs
will be subject tn interest the rate Of 50 per cent per
Annum.
At the end Of the third year tax deed will be
sued To the purchaser.
TAX LEvIES FOR 1871.
l.
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East Norway Itenas.


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nAi 'hcA'
Inc way W. n. stewart nauis soods iron' A'elason
ono "ou'a tninA NC !" ooing h'e'y ousine's III '"s
grocery 'raoe'
The Rev. Rolfe, Of Hiawstha, preached last Sun
day, at the school house, to q large congregation.
Joseph Dcvcresux returned, last week, from thu
mountains.
Til. /, the time of wear when the farmers yrsua
ries are well filed his hogs in the pen his fattenins
cattle in the lot and his cellar filed with all the del
icaces of life. But still he will run his hands into
his pockets up to the elbow, and exclaim, "Harl
times' nSrd tunes! no money NO notning o"t Vi
one hundred men you run against you viii hnd nine
y-nSe workmg themselves in'o III" sPnits anu ihui
S0suoI 49,, ',~. va 80, = =,
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,.' , y. my 'ne If .!., -. - -.
~ -. A., 81.
p,, ,I,,, ;l.a az k,,x;,, al, ,h,.s !, heaven and
..,, am, of vr head. II ia very little that we can
gre, Luow either of the WAYS of p,xi,lrnce ar III.
I.xs ~ .1.t.nee But that little ia .nou,b and er.
.r,Iv .uouyb
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nle.auitu Creek Itena..


great deal of wheat hns been this fall. and
il looking splendid. Rains, which have been abund
ant. the past week. helped grain greatly.
Our Sunday School has been recognized, and j,
under the directions Of T. 5. Moser Who by the way
is one of the best Sunday School workers have.
Wild ducks and geese plentiful in the creek and
river.
There Was quilting at Mrs Cotton's last Welnes
day. When the quilt was finished, the young folk.
SHOOK the cat off it, to find out who should get
ried first. The eat jumped nearest Miss -. Blu,
ask Ben. Taylor. he knows.
Tom. Meers and Albert Graves started last week
for the far west to take peep at the great American
desert.
w. Hargs drives the best pair Of roadsters there
are between Troy and Mount Vernon.
A. Beaver sold two hundred bushels of corn new
to Nathaniel Mears for t,renty cents PR bnsheL
Parties having any thing in the shape of a calf to
dispose Of would do well to consult John Jones first
he is paying the highest market price in cash for
all sHch.
There are alarge number of hogs being fed in the
valley, this fall, for the market.
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INVALUABLE.

Hesa WIZ z PORN, Wholesale Dr.sE.sss, Boz,
duty th.s eve e saMsItn9 hpm.aity @ vTits you.
use ofsAnSo.DS RtDIcAL Gun yol CAiAlla. For
troab!esome Compliant I have tried an the remedies
that could md, but without material or permanens
benent Lat fall the disease had arrived Il % a etafo
that mus haye relief or dis he entire nsmbrnnous
system had become % tnnAmed, and the stomach 20
dsordefed. that H yaa Q doubtful matter whether
could 70 70 the Pacific coast, did 70 whether
shoald iiys % come beck % not. sav an sdyertse-
mens this msdtetne and although being very incred
Ilous about sZeenes o. scssrnIs Of any kind yes y
by ne ehanses Of climate. chronic disease ofthe
liver, and my age-over W-may prevent my entire
rsstorstion. but the benefit derive nom il daily use
q 70 No fsjatsdoh. and - hoping be Completely
cured, and q last arrive at respectable old are.
Hth statement Of ny case can Be Of any service to
those aficted have been. and enable you 70 bring
thh remedy into more General use especially the
writing this note yin Be obtained.
AusoaA. n. T. JIns. lsA. Ct wells. Fargo Co.
Each package contains DR.. Sanfofds Improved Inhal-
Ing Tube and full directions for In Price
SIN For sale BY all Wholesale and Retail DrugTistS
and Dsalen TIE United States and csnsd.
WEEKS D POTTER, General Agents and Wholesale
Druggbo, Bosom. Nass.
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special zaisAla.a ls.-..

Our city has two street lamps and will have snoth
er. ere long.
J.P. johnson il having four large scales set-ous
| in town. the Others scn,e Of his farms.
Mr.. c. Poaze Of San Frsnei.co, California, wa
visiting his sister, Nrs E Irvn last week Her faith
er, Mr.. J. Poage Of Missouri is now here.
Rev. Mr.. Brown, Of Hayes City, il expected here
soon with his family, and will preach, the coming
year, At the College Chapel.
Within the last month. our city has added new
stores, new barns, street lamps, new scales, .
n-w livery stable, new sidewalks, and new fences.
Our citizens Ike trying make town a. lively
and cosy possible
The fall term Of the University closes this month
Winter term commences December 4th Any one
wishing to enter Q school Mt that time could do no
better than attend our University. Information will
be sent Ia any one, by addressing the Faculty or
Trustees.
We would say to those Who wish to study Olucy's
Algebra, now il the time. The doors of the Unver-
sty fly open, and the brazen hinges resound again
at the approach Of Olney's disciples. Improve the
opportunity. We fear the author will soon pass
away. His precious tcstaments Of love for the world
may soon lie swept into oblivion.
For the benefit of the friends Of the square house,
We will say she still retains her conspicuous position.
The suns rays fall in kisses the floor. Her richly
decorated walls still bewilder the visitors They de-
part, feeling that they have been greatly benefited
by their visit, unless, forsooth, they surprised
with the watertank above the door, placed there for
bathing purposes.
From report, Lawrence University is doing well,
this year They have thirteen members in their fac
uty and between four and five hundred students.
They have the largest buildinE ground plsn in the
United States We could soon ARRANGE the plan here,
if only had the wherewith to the buildings.
The eroquet ball has almost ceased to roll; the
champion is crowned, and has retired for the
Who will DO the lead horse, next year!
We have two frst-class gamesters in city.
They can 60 out most any time, and slay enough
meat to supply half the poor people in town. They
are no less expert in teaching the young ideas how
to shoot. PARyUs.
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II Farmers, livery men, and harness makers who
have used Uncle Sans Harness Oil, will never use
any other it is the best and only Reliable Oil in the
market. 1t received the highest award at the Cen
tennial Exposition of 1876 For sale by all first class
Harness Establishments. For sale by Bickford
:Siuclar TROY.
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WAYNE TowNsHR.-The Republicans Of old Wayne
did good days work, Tuesday. They have given
the County ticket 60 majority, and elected their
entire Township ticket. We learn that tho Demo
Gratis elected nothing in the Township except ono
Road Oyerseer
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PALERMO, Nov. 4, 1877.
EDITOR CHIEF As there are some persons anxious
to know how ! am going to vote, being alternate
Of A. J. Nowry, and q delegate to the Democratic
Convention in the the first place, know nothing Of
their running for alternate. till tho election VIVA
over. am and ever have been, sDemocrat but net
. radical one. Since I became resident of Kansas
have voted with both parties. In County Offices,
vote for the man, not party will do this time,
q certain extent As for A. J. Mowry, don't suppose
he is expecting my vote. l voted for c. Karney,
against him, last year. take Plank in mine. What
will you take! J.J. LAKN.
Wen take some of Burkhxlter's best sauer-kraut
and liver wurst. Won't you try some i-ED.
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Sheriff. Sale.


THE STATE OF KANSAS, loo
COUNTY OF DoSRHAs,
In the District Court for Donphan County State OF Kan
John C. Evans. Plaintiff
Martha L. Owens,
Adninistratrix Of the Estate Of
Benjsnin Ovens deceased, ct al, ] Defendants.
NOTICE II hereby given, that will the Lat day Of
IN December A D. ls77. At the hour Of ocock. p M
Of said day as the north door Of the Court Houss ths
City Of Troy In Donphsn County State Of Kan.a for
sale at public sucton for cash. the following described
real estae TO witt The south thirty tho east
hall Of the half Of the north quarter section
twentyone ai) In township three tg SOUTH Of range
twenfyone t2u In Douiphan County Kansas. Taken e
the property Of Martha l. Owens Admnist atrix ct al
and offered for sae 70 the highest bidder for cash. sat
isy certain Judgment and COSTA Of record In tho
District Court for Deephan County In the state Of Kan
In which John c. Evans u plaintiff and Martins L
Owsas Adnini.trstrix, ct A.. sro defendants.
Appraised ct e5700o.
1877.
THOMAS J. vANDERsLICE
Sheriff Of Doniphan County
November !. is17-5w. Prs fee. Ga.
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1t is the duty of every person who has used Boz
checs German Syrup to let its wonderful qualities be
known to their friends in curing Consumption, severe
Coughs, Group, Asthma, Pneumonis, and in fact all
threat and lung diseases No person it with
out immediate relief Three doses will relieve any
case and consider it the duty Of the Druggists to
recommend ii to the poor dying consumptive, at
least to try bottle, 10000 dozen bottles
sold last year, and where 1t failed
ported. Such medicine Is the German Syrup can
not be too widely known AK your Druggist about
it. Sample bottles to try sold at 10 eents Regular
size rs ceuts. For sale by Bickford Sinclair, and
W. A. & =. A. kinsry. Troy.
FRANKLIN BADCOCK
VIII negotiate loans Cor parties wishing 10 borrow
money. 3feb7s
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Love FEAsr.-Some forty fifty Republicans mot
1t the Court House. Wednesday night, to give vent
to their good feelings. They had an old-fashioned
love-fesst and number gave in their experience a.
Republicans in the past and expressed their deter
mination to stand BY the flag in the future
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II Fred. Stephan, of Wsthena, Is the author Of q
painting representing the way the Germans went for
Burkhalter and Mowry, on election day. 1t is good
Joe Craney has it.
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~ Has Simon Ryan set up tho oysters with the
twenty dollars he won by betting that Burkhalter
could be defeatedi
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BfennoF Items.

Lively times here. Five candidates for Road Su-
perrisor. There never such interest taken in
the roads, 1t will be humiliatng to the defeated
parties spading clay the highway, while their
cessful rival pufs his cigar, and yells, "Hc-o-he-
Run not after rich relatives seek after them on
the public highway for their riches will not help you
If they desire your company, they will find you.
Strive not to be rich suddenly, but hold tight grip
ON what you have got. Give mortgages. Pay for
what You procure Be satisfied with your condition,
and You will not work for your board
do wish there weremOre Offices to be filled. There
are too many men to SO few places they won't 20
half way around. Now, let's see if the Legislature
can't strain out o few.
We are not happy. 1t is raining again; out of
wood; threading not done; potatoes not dug; corn
to gather sheds to build house to repair; aud
1t is amusing to see six fellows meet, all running
for the same office. Such the case here Monday.
All out electioneeriny.
Items scarce, but will give NO lies to I'LL up.
Awful dull. Max
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n lot of potatoes have been sent into this Of
fee from Perrin Blsir's farm, that are no slouches
Thew are beauties.
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~ Miss Alice Kaucher has our thanks for . very
large apple, one of lot sent here from Kansas, by
Sol. Miller Call at this office, and see it.-Gerwa,l-
tosrn (O.) Prsss.
We have been advertising Donphan County, in
the way Of apples, at our own expense. The County
has lots Of good Ones and have been making out
sders eyes bug out of course, all the apples are
not snch sent away, but there are very many
just as good-in fact, the Doniphan County apples
all fine this season.
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Dissolution Of Cs.pnrtnerxhip,

Dissolution Of Cs-paFtnership.
TRoY. kansas November Z, 1877.
The firm of Wood e. Chase is this day dissolved
by limitation. Each partner will continue in bust
mess end either is authorized to sign the firm name
s. B. CHASE,
N. s. WOOD.
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To all who are suffering from the errors and inds
crctions Of youth, nervous weakness, early decay
loss of manhood, SC, will send . recipe that vii
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE This crest remedy
vas discovered by missionary in South America
Send . ssifsddressed envelope to the REv. JosErH
Imam, Station D., B;bls House. Ner FORK City
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