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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-10-25
The Primary Election.

The Republican primary eletiou, last Satur-
day was the most exciting of any ever held in
Troy. The opponents Of Mr.. Burkbalter put
forth their utmost efforts, AID left lie untold
to injure him. For many days they had been
concocting ticket, and had "buzzed" every vo-
ter in the Township. At first, they were going
to scoop the entire "Ring," aud Leland was
doomed, with the rest. Tho Bulletin regularly
reflected the schemes of the outfit, up to the time
Of going to press. But they discovered that
fighting Leland was like whistling against the
whirlwind, and their tactics changed. They
sent emssaries to him, pledging themselves to all
favor his denomination, if he would only stay
out of the fight-that they were only after Burk-
halter. The Bulletin, of Saturday, was tremen-
dOusly sweet on Leland-it loved him, and
would not cOuntenance any opposition to him I;
but Burkhalter must be defeated. Their tickets
were headed, Opposed to Burkhalter for Sher-
if" and they took pains to explain to every vot-
er, that they were enthusiastically in favor of
Leland. They got up their ticket without con-
sulting the men whom they were running for
delegates. They had two or three on, who were
also on the Burkhalter ticket, and were in favor
of him. When the ticket was made public, some
of the men whose names were on it, were highly
incensed at the use being made Of them. Henry
Boder, Frank Kotsch, James Reville, and three
or four others, signed paper, stating that tn ey
had not authorized the use of their names, and
that they refused to run as delegates on such IN
issue. They had pretty much everything at the
polls. One individual who was run out of Mis-
souri, for talking rebelism, and man who was
at that moment being voted for as delegate to
the Democratic Convention, voted against Burk-
halter-because he was a Democrat, we presume!
Every enemy of Burkhalter, and the friends of
every man who expected that the lightning
might possibly strike him, voted the anti-Burk-
halter ticket. Yet, when the votes were count
ed, they Tailed ont, for the Burkhater delegates,
116; anti-Burkhalter, 54-or two to one, with
eight to spare.
They have failed to beat him by lying they
failed to beat his delegates, and they will fail to
beat him at the polls.
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Road Notice.
THE STATE OF KANSAS. lsc
C0I-NTY or DOSIPHAN.

THE STATE OF KANSAS !ss
OFFICE OF CoUxTT CLERK
TEor Ocotobr I, ls77. )
NOTICE is hereby given, that petition present-
~ ed to the Board Of Coumissioners Of Doniphan
County Kansas at their meeting the st day Of Octo-
ber s asking that road be estabishea The fellow.
ing ponts Wit: Beginning the Of SEC.
q "a IS and d In township ef range ls thence
running the section line ths nsrth east
Of the north east quarter Of section - township
ranxe % the bluff good rod be made
the most practicable goand southeast % the
west de Of the bluffs to intersect the Doniphan read
Beauchamps also vacate that part Of Dol
phan road that through the land sf Joseph
champ Whereupon the said Board Of County Co0nis-
si0ners appointed the following named persons J. H.
Long s. W. HDckey and Charles Campbell q visvers
with TO meet at the resdencc ef George Cs
the 9Th day Of October 1eT sd proceed aid
road give all parties hearing. AID make due report %
said Board at their session to be held the 9th day
Nobember, 1sT7.
By order Of Board of County Counissioaers
CHARLES RAPPELYE
October 4, 1sT7-4w. Ceanty Clsfk.
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r. There is great tribulation in the Bulletin
camp. They are undecided whether to support
Mowry as an Independent candidate against
Charley Burkhalter, or to come out openly for
Pryor Plank. Negotiations are on foot, and if
the Democrats will come down with the materi-
al aid, Mowry will be showed aside, and those
Republicans who have been following the lead of
the Bulletin, will be commanded to vote for Pry-
or Plank. Prepare to face the music. You know
it won't do to support Democrat like Burkhal-
teri
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-10-25

Y 1t will be remembered, that two years
ago, when poor Charley Devine was nominated
as the Republican candidate for Sheriff, one Of
the charges brought against him was, that he
was o Democrat, although he had been Repub.
lcan all his life. 1t is very easy, when one has
. spite against q man, to raise the cry, "He is q
Democrat; )" and it is generally made by those
who vote for Democrats in order to beat Repub-
licans whom they do not like. 1t has lost its
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-10-25

z What's wrong with Squire Forman, of
Doniphau, that the Democracy are 50 opposed to
himf There WAS hostile element in the Wayne
Township delegation against him, and they were
determined to beat him for anything. We no
tice that he has not been re-nominated for Sur
veyor. We thought he WAS one of the old stand
bys. But If the Democracy want change, and
want to give Others in the party chance, why
didn't they carry it out all through their Coun-
ty ticketf
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II We hear some talk about A. ]. Mowry
and John Maquilken being much dissatisfied
with the Republican ticket. We have not heard
q word from themselves, but it is the talk Of
others. What either of these gentlemen has to
complain Of, we cannot see. Mr.. Mowry made .
fight for delegates, and carried them at several
places. No one accuses him of having done it
unfairly, and we believe there is no charge of
unfairness in any election in the County. He
saw that the Convention was against him, and
did not submit his name to it. There is no just
ground for complaint there. In his tilt with
one member of the Convention, he held his own.
As to Mr.. Maquilken, we believe that he never
signi6ed positively that he would submit his
name to the Convention. He did not make .
contest for delegates in . single precinct. If he
expected any, he must have expected to get
them from such As came up opposed to any 9TH
er candidates upon general principles. But cer-
tainly he has no right to complain Of the action
of tho Convention.
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Notice Of Application for Sale of
Real Estate.

NOTICE s hereby given, to an psr,ou. ;,.s,..,.a g..
the Estate of Mary A. warren late Of Dsminh.n y,
Sounty kancaA dsossssd that have this day Ied via
the sale Of the following Described and - Wit Ths
nan o. the south west quarter Of section twenty ~
t aeres also the south half Of the south half e ~
nerthe.st quarter Of the northeast Quarter of st
nteen uS towsship two, t9 range twenty 20, sr IN
DonPhan County Kana.s and that ssid petition viII -
beard on Saturday the 9th day Of October Is n 10
Troy, Kansas, October ., ls77.
o.. IS. NORRIS, Adninistrasor.
"S'""e' H. i7'"' Prs fee, IS.
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WHO ARE HIS FRIENDS I'VE would call the
attention of the many warm friends of ]. +.
Hampson to one or two facts. They have been
dissatisfied, for several years past, because he
was neglected in the bestowal of Offices and
many of them have supported opposition tickets.
Mr.. Hampson has, oflate years, frequently acted
with those who opposed regular Republican
ticket This year, again, the same class of men
used his name freely, in CONNECTION with two or
three County Offices. They expected to use him
as an independent candidate, knowing that, as
such, there would be no possibility of his cleo
tion but they expected that he would take
enough votes to defeat the Republican candidate.
This would have left him in worse condition
than ever; but they did not care picayune
what became of him, after he had served their
purpose. But Republican Convention offered
him g nomination in good faith, for they could
insure him an election. He had the good sense
to accept it. They have shown him that they
are his true friends, for they have not tried to
use him for a selfish purpose, but have given
him place that will be of substantial benefit
to him. We believe him to be q good Republi-
can, but that the advice of injudicious or pre-
tended friends has influenced him to his disad-
vantage. We have had the best of feeling for
him, from the earliest days, and if We sometimes
could not support him, it was bacsuse of his po-
sition on opposing tickets. We trust that his
real friends can now see who are willing to do
him a genuine service, and 60 to work In earnest
for the whole ticket. 1t is impossible to work
against portion of a ticket, without hurting
the whole of the ticket. Mr.. Hampson needs
the Office, and his friends should help those who
are helping him.
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U. 8. KEITH,
Furniture Dealer
UNDERTAH
3may77. White Cloud. Kan.
Road Notice.
THE STATE OF KANSAS, lcs
DONIPHAS COUNTY, 90

THE STATE OF KANSAS, Zoe
DoSIPHAS COUNTY, 500
OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK
Troy, October l, 1s77. 5
NOTICE Is hereby given, that petition was present
IN ed to the Board of Commissioners Of Douiphan
County Kansas their meeting the day of Octo.
ber 1s asking that road be established the follow
ing points wit: Beginning at the quarter the
line dividing sections p and % in township of
19 thence running due east mile through section A
the line practicable to interfere with the
buildings of Samuel Pinton- Whcreupon the aad Board
of County Commissioners appointed the following named
persons VIZ; J. Il. Long s. ". Einckiey. and Charles
residence of George Clem the 9Th day Of October
ls7 and proceed to view said rcad give all parties hear
ing and make due report 10 said Board their
be held the 9Th day Of November 1s17
By order of the Board Of County Commissioner.
Attest: CHARLES kAPPELYE
October T. ls174w. County Clerk.
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Estate Of Francis N. Bell. Dscease

Estate Of Francis n Bell Deceased
NOTICE Is hereby given to all persens interested IN
~ the Estate Of Francis n. Bell, late Of Doniphal
County deceased that Twill make final settlement Of said
Estate with the Probate Court of said Donphan County
Kansas Monday the Sab day Of N0vember A. D. 1871
at O'Clock. A. NJ Of said day
Troy, Kansas, October l677
NANCY Z. BELL, Administrstrix-
October T. ls77-4w. Prs fee. e.
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u The Republicans have nominated for Sher.
il, . Democrat who was never in . Democratic
caucus, never attended Democratic Conven-
tion, and never voted q Democratic ticket! This
is why he is opposed by good Republicans, who
every year vote for Democrats in order to beat
Republicans.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-10-25

= The Democratic Convention developed
one thing-that is, that Henshall is still master
of the situation. The Troy Bslletis undertook
to break his influence in the Democratic party,
and to punish him for prssuming to call Dem.
ocratic Convention, when it had laid other plans
The Bslletis was going to fix him for the future,
and place the Democratic party in . proper po-
sition to receive advice from disinterested sour.
ces. But the Convention not only nominated
Henshall for County Clerk, but be was re-elect-
ed Chairman Of the Central Committee for the
ensuing year. 1t is thought that the Bslletis
will bolt the action of the Democratic Conven.
ton.
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The Democra,ic Ticket,

The Den,ocratic Convention, Tuesday, was
large and enthusiastic. 1t was intended to be
com posed of 9' Delegates, but there were a mum
Der of vacancies, reducing ths. number Present
TO about the size Of tie Republican Convention
There was small element in the Convention
that wanted to adjourn until Saturday, to see
whether Sufficient Republican dissatisfaction
would not crop out to warrant mongrel ticket
The fountain-bead of this feeling was fully un-
derstOod, and it received bnt little attention
The same distinguished individual who bad
been giving the Democratic party 50 much gra-
tuitous advice, endeavored 10 thrust his fingers
in until the last crack of hope was closed against
him.
The resolutions are tame. The only one that
attracted attention, was the resolution endors-
ing Hayes policy. Some of the old veterans
could not swallow that. But it was sugar-coat-
ed with explanations, until large majority
swallowed it, when the Chairman, Col. John
ston, triumphantly exclaimed that Hayes poll
cy was endorsed!
The Convention strangely fniled to utter word
in favor Of the bond question, which is the most
important issue to the people of the County, of
any that can be discussed. They may have in
tended to endorse it; but they were so busy
ramming Hayes policy into the old Democratic
patriarchs, and explaining that it was good
Democratic doctrine, that they forgot to hold up
the hands of the Commissioners on the bond
matter.
The following nominations were made:
Sherif-Pryor Plank, of Iowa Point.
Treasurer-T. j. vanderslice, of Iowa Town
ship.
Clerk-Thomas Henshall, of Centre.
Register of Deeds-Judge Edwin Toole, of
Centre.
Surveyor-C. Y. Sturgeon, of Centre.
Coroner-Dr. John Welsh, Of Wayne
Commissoners-lst District, Dr. Lucius Nut
ting, of Iowa; I'd District, no nomina ton Sd
District, Joseph Williams, Of Burr-Oak.
The nominees are all most excellent gentle
men, and well qualified for the several Offices
1t is o good ticket But 1t is not particle bet
ter than the Republican ticket, and in some re-
spects, not as good. 1t offers no inducement for
any Republican to forsake his ticket, in the hope
of getting something better.
One noticeable feature was, that the youug
men of the party stood not the ghost of show
for Office. They tried it for Sheriff aud for Reg.
lister Of Deeds, but were distsnced each time.
The gray y-heads took the cream, and left Young
America TO flop around on the outside. Frank
Armstrong, who appeared to be the spokesman
of the young and fresh element, twice tried to
secure favors for toung men, but both times
wasted his eloquencs on hardened hearts. Young
America feels the slight, and the Democratic
ticket will feel the want of its muscle and &C.
tivity on election day.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-10-25

y Previous to the meeting of the Democratic
Convention, Charley Kearney seemed to have
the inside track for Sheriff; but when it came to
the point, the objection was raised that his re-
cord ss County Commissioner would defeat his
election. 1t was sublime to see jesse W. Jones
sitting there - . delegate, and objecting to
Kearney's record as Commissioner!
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-10-25

~ Where is the Bullctis's Commissioner tick
etf-J. A. Leonard, 1st District; David wyn-
koop, ID District; "Osten" George, Sd District.
Echo answers, they wouldn't bite.
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y Now, don't blow your bazoo too loud about Mr.
Leland, Remember, once for all that you don't ocn
Aiss, asd ssre riA-1roy Bxiletia.
We are sorry to hear it. We thought We
would own him; but then, we understand, he
sigbs to be owned by the editor of the Bslletis,
for then he would have prospect of change,
for you would sell him out, the first opportunity.
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u And now comes the report that the editor
of the Bslletia honey -fuggled around Democrat
ic delegates, and tried to get the nnomination
for Commissioner against Mr.. Leland. If he is
anxious to know what kind of race he would
have made against Leland, let him undertake q
butting match against one Of the big freight To-
comotives, when coming at full speed down
rrade
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sB "The Devil can quote Scripture" says
Thomas Jefferson, (perhaps.) Guess he didn't
smugge that Scripture quotation into the Dem
ocratic resolutions.
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q The Democracy have nominated our old
friend Jonathan" for Coroner. If he is elected,
We have but one favor to AJAX: When the Chief
gets starved to death, win he please sit lightly
on usf
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Attachment Notice.

Attachment Notice.
Before ]. A Campbell Justice Of the Peace Of Wolf
River Township, in Doniphan County, Kansas.
W. Studebaker and
S. Welch
Doing business under the firm
name of
s'ndeOaksr Ts & weleh' Plaintiffs
George Lindley and
w. z. Lindley, Defendants.
SAID Defendants are hereby notified that the 9Th
- day of October 1871 order of attachment the
sum of s0 issued by the above named Justice Of
the Peace against his goods in the above entitled
and that said viii be heard the 12th day Of No
vember, 1877, at 10 O'Clock. A. NJ.
STUBEBAKER & WEIGH, Plaintiffs.
Attest: j. A. CAMPBELL, J.P.
October 25 1s17-3w. Prs fee Is.
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Troy City Ordinances.


Ordinanee Ne. 50.
An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. d. in relation to
the Erection of Wooden Buildings on Blocks Fronting
the Public Square.
Be ordained by the Mayor aud Council Of the City Of Troy:
SECTION L. That Section of Ordinance No. &C be
ded read follows That it shall be unlawful
any person or persons to put up erect build any
frame building any lot fronting the Public Square
the north, the west the south excetp Lots
one ~ and two C2) in Block twenty three Cs3l.
SEC. 2. That section of the Ordinance which this
is amendatory be, and the is hereby repealed.
SEC B. This Ordinance shall be in force and after
its publication.
Approved October o. 1871
CHARLES BURKHALTER Mayor.
Len. D. Noyes Clerk of the City Of Troy do hereby
certify that the foregoing Is and correct copy of the
original Ornapce passed by the Council of said City
on the I'D day of October ls77.
In testimony whereof have hereunto subscribed my
and affixed the seal Of said City this sd day of
tober. ls7I.
lSEALl LEN. d. NOTES. City Clerk.
Published in The Weekly Kansas Chief October a 1877
Sol. Miller, Publisher.
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Sherif's Sale.

SheflH'S Sale.
STATE OF KANSAS, (ss
DoNIPHAN COUNTY,
In the District Court for Donphan County State Of Kansas
l. s. Allen Plaintiff:
John B. Meginity, }Defendant.
NOTICE is hereby given, that will on the a6th day
~ of November A. D. 1877, at two O'Clock p. NJ Of
said day at the North door of the Court House.
city Of Troy in Doniphan County State Of Kansas offer
for sale at public auction for cash. the following descib
ed real estate to wit The north half of the east
quarter of section sixteen 6 township four 40 south
of range twenty o east in the County Of Donphan and
State of Kansas containing eighty ts0) Taken
the property of John Megnity and offered for sale
the highest bidder for cash. satisfy certain judgment.
and costs Of record In the District Court for Don
phan County in the State of Kansas which L. s. Allen
is plaintiff, and John b. Meginity is defendant
Given under my hand this 9th day Of October A. D.
1871
T. ]. VANDERSLICE,
Sheriff of Doniphan County.
October p, 1sI7-5w. Prs fee, $40.
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q We will not support Burkhalter for Sheriff. if
nominated BY thousand Conventions -Bnlefia, s0n
Would the reader believe that, two days after
the above declaration was publishsd, the editor
of the Bmiletia would send messenger to Burk
halter, offering to support him If he would agree
to divide his patronage with himf It is even
80. That man would sell Jesus Christ or agree
to support the devil, for q few dollars.
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u When the Democratic Convention had
endorsed the Presidents concilistory policy, and
endorsed the Scripture benediction of "Peace on
earth, and good will to all men," "Ba." Seaver
proposed to take them at their word, and IA
vored Duncan Mcintosh for Register of Deeds
Immediately murmur of dissent arose in all
parts of the room, and the vote showed but two
men willing to practice these precepts. They
were supposed to be Mr.. Seaver and Squire Gill
len. When Democrats talk of conciliation and
good will, they mean that they want others to
conciliate them, but they have no idea of prac
ticing their own precepts
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Attachment Notice.

Attachment Notice.
Before J. ~ Campbell Justice of the Peace of Wolf
River Township, Donphan County, Kansas.
John W pry Plaintiff
Henry Lansstaff, Defendant
AID Defendant is hereby notified that the 18th
- day of October lS77 order attachment for the
sum Of ten dollars, tsl0j issued by the above
named Justice of the Peace against his goods in the
above entitled action and that said will be heard
on the 18th day of November 1871 10 O'Clock A NJ.
JOHN W. PRY, Plaintiff
Attest: j. A CAMPBELI. j. p
October 25, ls77-3w. Prs fee s.
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Final Settlement.

DONIPHAN, KANSAS, Oct. 20, 1877.
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NOTARY PUBLIC, CONVEYANCER AND pY.I.
~ ESTATE AGENT White Cloud Kansas. Taxes paid for
non Residents lands located, aud sass real made
at reasonable rates. 9mebII
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JUSTICE OF THE PEACE NOTARY PUBIIC
- AND COLLECTING AGENT, Highland, Kansas Coavey
aneng and all kinds Of legal writing done in the bos
aSio' On SNORT hotice. l3june67.
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WONDER UPON WONDER.

Mothers who Dose their Dariings with drastic
purgatives, incur fearful responsibility. The gentle
moderate, tyet effectve laxative Alternative and anti
bilious operation of TARRANrs SELrZER APERIENr pecul
iarly adapts il TO the disorders of children
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.. SOFkH,
- vErAScER, Troy Kansas Collections made an
taxes paid for nonresidents. Office west side Publ
'quAie' up stairs- 1sjuly72.