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

The post-ofire and store-rooun of Chaa Kuchs has
been under repairs, for the last week, plasterins.
painting. and undergoing . general Overhauling;
shelving. counters, etc The storeroom presents an
entirely Different appearance. The plastering was
done by VIM Hinchman, ST., who, to our knowledge,
has worked At the plasterng trade for twenty years
There arc few who can excel him in doing hne work
The painting was done by Miller Hetz, from Atch-
ison gentlemen that have not their superors in work
manship. Mr.. Kuchs' stoFeroom il well adapted for
dry goods house. and If be would ill up side Of
his large storeroom with dry goods We are satisfied
that he would open good trade in that line, and also
induce good many to trade in Donphan that 90 to
Atchison. Goods can be sold just cheap here ne
any point on or near the river
Mr.. Antoine Brown, saloon keeper, gave free
lunch, last week. 1t . good time for those who
are in favor of free lunch. Five dozen rabbits,
quail, prairie chichens cooked and served in every
style. with plenty of wine and beer to wash down
with II would have done the Editor of the CRicf
good to have been observer, to see some Of the
Doniphan fellows, that had not had square meal
since the first grssshopper put his foot inside Of the
corporation devouring rabbits Bmek says he has
not the courage to look rabbit in the face any more
Our public school will close, and then parents
will have to commence their usual spanking.
We are glad to learn that Miss Marian Waller, of
our place. has been induced to take up subscrip-
tion school, and has already secured about twenty
five scholars. Miss Waller is young lady Of rare
attainments, and will give general satisfaction.
The wife of Esquire Nesbit is and has been in very
delicate health. for some time.
The hair suit was settled by the defendant paying
eighteen dollars and cost of suit which amounted to
about nineteen dollars The attorneys employed
were John Gray for plaintiff, and O'Driscoll for de
fendant
The Good Templsrs Of Doniphan at their last quar-
tery meeting, elected the following officers for the
present quarter: j. d. Stewart, w. C. T. Mrs. Lou
Stewart, Wv. T.; Miss Mary HudnaI. W. K. s.;
John Whitaker, W. F. s. i; Miss julia Dale, W. c.;
Richard Welsh W. NJ; Chas. Floyd, I. W. c. T.;
Miss Florence Welsh, w. T.; Miss Anna Welsh, w. l.
q.
John Gray ID having q good deal Of business be
fore our Justices Court. Johnny, call him, is
good lawyer, and knows how to get up the papers.
John Tomlinson was up from Atchison, Thursday.
He still has that winning smile, Of yore.
Mrs. benjamin is about the same.
Paul Pry would not dare to advertise for good look
ing widows he had better half to deal with. We
have q good many widows that We might spare the
the better, for NO arc getting bald-headed.
The reason why, is best known to ourself
The weather has been delightful. Ladies' the
streets with parasols and fans. Seemed to think it
was awful warm; but the most extravsgant thing
about it is wearing cloaks and furs. We thought,
first, they were trying to force the season.
Mr.. Peter Willis and lady from St Joseph Missouri,
whiting their brotherin-law James wallers
Sunday.
James Butler, lady and daughter out at
church, Sunday.
VIM. Lexington takes charge Of the hotel this week
Uncle George Waller says the peach crop will be a
failure. Sorry, indeed it is 80. JONATHAN.