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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15
Common sense in AdverfIsIni

Common Sense In AdVeFf1S4nEs
We notice In the leading newspapers
of late a good deal of sensible talk on
the subject of advertising. Much of il
is CONSTITUTED by leading advertisers
themselves, who have had large and
expensive experience, and have kept
such careful and intelligent record of
the costs and results OF the various
kinds of advertising that theire aestir,
mony amounts TO practical. demon
stration. They have tried all methods,
FROM the stereopticnn and the street.
car placard to the big, white painted
letters on fences and the periodical
handbills stuffed with advertisements,
aad showed under the door or into the
pockets of people who never open
them. The testimony of all these ex-
perienced men enforceS the conclusion
that, for genuine, effective advertis-
ing medium. which is sure to bring a
prompt and liberal return for the
money invested, there Is nothing COM
parable for q moment with the col
umns of live, interesting newspaper,
to which the Intelligent and we'll TODD
people OF a community look tor news
aud opiRiOns upon current events.
Money spent in advertising may be
wasted or bring golden fruitage, &C
cordiag 70 the degree of intelligence
with which it is dispensed. Put it in
to good, live. popular newspaper
which will carry your advertisement
TO the counting the Breakfast
tables, aud the fresides of the people
who have wants 20 be met, and money
with which to meet them. This is thu
| whole priceless secret of successful ad.
vertising Cleveland Leader.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

We zee by ,hs proceedings OF the South
Kansas conference that EmporiA district,
d. p. Mitchell, presiding elder, made
the largest contribution to the mission
airy fund, the amounts being rs follows:
Emporia district, S454.O1; Fort Scott,
S447b7; Independence. S2O9.O5; Hutch
inson, S154.65; Wichita, $3.50.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

We want . thousand new settlers on
farms in Lyon county. We ought to
have them while the rush lasts. If all
our people will say we will have them,
they will come. We want men of intel
ligence, grit, and courage, and a small
amount Of money. We believe they can
FIX themselves here In i've years SO they
win be we'll on, and not regret the COM
inc
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

II we thought anybody would believe
what the editor Of the Eldorado Times
said last week about Lyon county, we
should 60 for him; but it's foolIng away
time to argue with him, because his char.
acter - established, and It's = mighty
poor one, when it comes to taking his
word.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

DIR. J. N. Converse, who lately came
here from Nebraska, and opened stock
OF hardware in the old Fraker building,
has concluded TO return to Lincoln, and
IL having his goods shipped there. The
Doctors interests are largely there, aud
there now being flne business opening
at Lincoln, he has concluded to occupy it
We regret very much to lose him, as we
believe he was a valuable man to have
n ara
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

Now don't you forget it, but be sure
and go to J. s. Watson's for your coal
He sells the celebrated McAlister, "Black
Diamond'' and there il none better in the
market. Also the Fort Scott and Usage
shaft at the Emporia wood and coal yard.
S-tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

CDRTERY WoRK.-Johz Morgan, mar
BILE cutter, does All kinds Of eenetery
work in the best manner. aeadstones
and monuments out Of American and
Italian Earble. Prices moderate. shop
corner Of Merchants street. aad South Az
nne, Emrogia, Kas. zs.f
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

At the Temperance meeting Sabbath ev-
ening last, committee Of five citizens
from each Of the four wards was appoint
ed to nominate persons for the various
city Offices to be supported by the Tenn
perance party At the ensuing election.
This committee met At Justice Bacheller's
ONCE Monday evening aad nominated =
ticket, which is to be reported at tbs
Temperance mass meeting for ratification
this Thursday evening.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

Newnan's spring stock Of carpets has
arrived, and many beautiful patterns are
shown at prices ranging from 40 cents per
yard and upward. loft
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

Captain Sommers has purchased the
residence OF Mrs. Chamberlin, on uppe.
Merchants street, and is refttIng and
painting previous to occupying it as a
residence
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

Horace Buudrem fell and broke his
arm, and Miss May Waite put her wrist
out Of joint, while trying to master the
science Of roller skating, at Bancroft
hall Thursday evening, the 7th.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

Mothers will find DR. WinchelI's Teeth
ing Syrup just the medicine to have In the
house for children. 1t will cure colds,
coughs, sore throat, and regulate the
bowels; try it. Sold by all druggists. 9tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

Uncle Sam's Harness sMl nIls and closes
the pores Of leather, eGeetually prevent
inf the entrance Of dampness, dust, &C.,
and rendering the harness soft and pli-
sble, while Gt the same time Inereaslne
its durability. eff
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

Trees will grow like interest; they
need no harvesting, need little care, and
will make for their owner just as sure as
any crop will. Plant trees.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15
- s.aI.A.. Impsrl.I sIg.r.

EARxEFOcD CEEETERx.-H.Conner
4 the authorised agent fer the sale Of
lots Ia this cemetery, located north
west Of the city. He Wiu attend 70
having graves dag foE fhoss who d.
sire him to do 50. lAn1-tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

Hornbarger Co. h ave leased Lang
stats five horse power steam engine,
housed it at their elevator, and are using IL
to run their big corn shelter. They will
run 1t all this season.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

Good unimproved lands in Lyon coun-
tY can be sold at fab prices by leaving
description. price and terms with
loft Z. BoRToN. i.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

vantage to place their Lyon county lands
In the hands Of Holmes q Holden. lott
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

Liverpool and London and Globe In
surance Co. of England, assets S2S, 900 900,
surplus 81, Coz, 900, insure against loss or
damage by fire. Policies issued ct cur
rent rates. 7-tf a. n. HANNA, Agent.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT.-There will
be service in the Episcopal church next
Sunday, at the usual hours, and on the
afternoons Of Wednesday and Friday, at
4 O'CLOCK
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15
Musical Notice.

Instructions will be given on the piano
and organ; also in cultivation Of the
voice, by MRS. C. 8. NELLIs,
9.tf Emporfa, Kansas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

LIT PAYS TO ADVERTISE"
Na A. T. Stewart
We present 70 our readers this week the fol
Wig list Of new Advertisements;
St0tler 4 Graham--$5 Reward
Gibson Bros, Americus-Sugar. Soap, etc
thlcago StOre--Dry goods, etc.
J. ID. Gibson, Americus Cash system.
County Clerk-Road notice.
j. j. Pickett--Lost.
l.. II. Harris--For sale.
ID. BreWer--Found.
w cod 4 Bay--EaTly potatoes.
J. Stotler--List OF letters.
j B. Hinkle-- Assignee notice.
q. Il Bentes--Internal revenue notice.
Quintette Club Grand concert.
Cunningham & McCarty-- Farm for sale.
Charlie Wood--Lap robe lost.
mrs D. Case--MOcking bisis for sale.
NeWs ONCE Board with rooms wanted.
5. l. Jones--CoDartners notice.
John A. Moore--Druggist.
Mrs A hoore--Furnishing goods
North q Ryder--Business notices
Peoples Drug Store--Business notices
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

The new meat firm of Charley Bun
drem and Joseph Foust, run popular
market, near Fourth avenue. Don't for
get to stand by the blue ribbon butcher.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

shall be ezndidAte for City Marshal
at the ensuing slections subject to an
anti pcking- yonr.nOse-in other peoples
society conventien-should one be held,
and guess there will. r. A. Cooke.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

The largest and cheapest list OF lots In
Emporis ever offered fer sale, will be
found at E. Borton's ONCE. Cheap and
on time. loft
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

New millinery goods. All the new
styles in bats, silks, ribbons, flowers and
ornaments just from New York at Mrs.
Kfdder's
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

There Is no earthly boon mere precious
than good health, and &c behooyes Its poe
SCISSOR to csdeevor 70 retain Il. II you are
assaiIed with such provoking Ills IS sick
headache, torpid liver, sour stomach and
4 general feeling Of WEAKNESS and dis
gust, don't 20 and commit suicide bat
take Eilert,s Daylight Liver Pills and Be
cured. Sold by All druggiEts. SIT
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

There is no instrumental music on this
continent finer than that made by the
Boston Quintette Club. They will be
here March 18th.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

The fact that we have had no concert
this winter has been remarked, but the
one on the 2Sth will make up for all def
cencies.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

A. G. Abraham, late OF Beck Abra-
ham, is running farm near Parkersyille.
We wish him success.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

nice and clean to handle, aud makes no
SCOT like other coal.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

Z. +. Sprague has built an addition IS
feet long to the Central livery stables,
making them by far the largest in South
western Kansas, IL not in the State.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

The Colorado coal can be obtained only
OF HorDbarger Co., office opposite the
A. T. ). +. depot on Merchants street.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

Mr.. Geddis, mail rout e agent from Chi
cago, has bought q quarter section Of
land near Plymouth, and will probably
soon be zone of us0
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

II you want q prescription neatly and
carefully compounded, go to
lift NORTH & RYDER'S.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

Every performer in the Mendelssohn
Quintette Club is q solo artist. Each
must be first-class to obtain admission to
the Club.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

The EDporia carriage factory Is turn
ing out two farm wagons per week, and
will soon increase the number.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

The ladies especially will attend the
Quintette Club concert. The perform
ance is chaste, refined, and frst-class in
every particular.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

For choice Perfumeries, Fine Soaps and
3 full line Of Brushes, go to
1I-tf NORTH & RYDER's.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

nottingham Lace, ana Lace Curtains In
pairs, with curtein loops, cords, hooks,
&C., at loft NEWAdAN's.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

When it comes to buying goods, you
can do better with your money in Empo-
ria than you can anywhere in Southern
Kansas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

Double faced two cOiOred satin ribbons
also fringed ribbons for neck wear, JUS
received at Mrs. KiddeFs.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

Reynolds, the ia importance lecturer, will
be At the Presbyterian church this Thurs
day. evening.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

Persons intending to put up Lambre-
kins this spring will find materials, and q
nice assortment Of trimmings, consisting
Of Valance Tassels, Gimps, Fringes, ETC..
at NEWMAN'E,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

MARRIED.-In this city, On the sth inst,
by C. B. Bachelor, Mr.. &. s. Fleming
and Mrs. j. r. soVerns, both of this
county.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

The MendOlssohn Quintette Club has
travelled in this country for 2s years. and
has constantly grown in popularity.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

rheumatism, neuralgia, sPrains and
bruises will be relieved by Uncle Same
Nerve and Bone Eminent. Sold by all
druggists. 9-tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

For Stationery, Blank-books. Pocket
Cutlery, Pocket-books and Lamps, go to
lift NORTH d RYDER's.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

If you want to purchase real estate
cheap in Lyon county, call on E. Borton.
loft
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

A handsome line of mems and boys
clothing just received, and offered at low
est prices, at loft NEwMAN's.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

GOh, sayI have you seen those beau
tiful new Paperries at the Peoples Drug
s&oreP
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

Gravel paper for birds, prevents dis
ease, sore feet, &c. Kept at the Peoples
Drug Store.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

Smoke Belinda-only I'VE cents-st the
Peoples Drug Store.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

For Lone Star Oil, the family safeguard,
go to lift NORTH & RYDER's.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

Newman is opening the spring cam
palgn in Dry Goods by the daily receipt
Of new and seasonable goods, and the Ia.
dies especially are invited to call and In
spect the new arrivals. lott
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

The grange store Is now the Ioniest es.
tRblishment in town.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

Fine new stock OF box papers-very
latest styles-At the Peoples Drug Store.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

Holmes & Holden pay taxes for non
residents. lott
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

DIR. MOOrss popular drug store has just
been heavily re-stOeked for spring bu-
siness. See adv.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

II the residence Of o. 1. Case is not sold
this month 1t will be withdrawn from the
market.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

For delicate shades Of Mixed Paints,
White Lead, OIL, and Window GLASS, 60
to lift NoKTH 3 RYDER's.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

Insure your property with Holmes &
Holden. They represent the best Amer
lean companies. S-tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

It's getting about time for some farm
ers to get their corn In from the fields.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

The happy house cleaning time will
soon be upon us.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

Painting and cleaning is the order OF
the day.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

EmpoFia lie the best place to buy goods
in southern Kansas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

DIstempers. Coughs, Colds. Fevers and
most Of the Diseases which horses. cattle.
sheep hegs and poultry are subject Ia
az rend4lg oNercoqis-4 sured By using
Uncle Ssnss Condition Powder ae.s,r,iine
30 the PLAIN directions. Sold By zlI aruss.
gfssa- s-f
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

II will be found upon inquiry OF repre-
sentative store keepers in clty and town.
that ladies no longer depend on foreign
markets for their perfumery and toilet ar
ticles. Tu AeSsrs. Colgate q Co. the
credit Is largely due for this marked de-
parture from the old preference. Their
cashmere bouquet soap and violet toilette
water, Is universally esteemed BY the
tasteful and refined. IS the NEST delicate
and Fechere OF perfumes 3-eoV
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

HOrnbarger & Co have plenty OF corn
cobs to sell.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15
EvERYBODY's nUanNEss.

Sc benck's Pulmonic Syrup and Sea
weed Tonic, at the Peoples Drug Store
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15
EyRgYnopY,s Bus1NRss.

HOyt's German cOlOgns-PeOpls's Drug
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15
"CENTRALse
CARRIAGE and Wagon Shop.
WEIR. CARLOW and ]. |. HAYES.

BHExies, Spring Wagons. aad the ceiebrsted
. Hayes Farm Wag0n," warranted for two
years. Also. do all kinds OF jobbing IN wood
work, iron, painting and trlmmfng. Bepelf
al kinds o. farm Implements. do horse
shoe1ne. Al work warranted "a give naffs-
fackfon or moaey refunded.
cupied ~ 2. Beck We have repaired and add
I'd on other buildings In order 70 caz1X on al
branches q ouE kuaneas. Shops on 81 Ave.
Is call Rxfess 20 suit hard tiHee.
Ih9 non work Of f1e basfness VIII 8 coR-
E1ucteG BY 1r. Carlow, ard the Wnad l7ork
aud 61sz1ing part ~ M Hayes. each hsyfna
Ieepane9e control Of his part Of ths husTnaaS.
but WeEkfag II unison for re beneas q
Gs11sCl11E1
1sss wen Of water 81 topn, Tres to ON
su.sssne1- s-sfb II 800 Grow.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15
Press Notices

Concerning the music and professions
integrity Of the Mendelssohn Quintette
Club, which will give one Of their grand
concerts here on the 18th, we clip few
of the many press notices;
The Mendelssohn Quintette Club gave
a concert at Bumsted hall last night. The
attendance was large and the programme
Interesting Another feat
ure was the singing Of Miss Ella G. Lewis.
She has an exquisite voice, rich. fresh,
sympathetic, and of delightful quality.
Her information Is deliciously pure, and
her style thoroughly refined. She sings
with great expression and ferVor, ana
with q freedom from afectation that is
fairly facinating We trust We shall hear
her frequently here, for she Is really q
valuable aequisition. She At once leaped
| into the good graces OF the public, which
she charmed no less by her singing than
| BY her graceful and modest bearing. The
concert was an excellent one. and de-
serves more attention than we have il in
our power 10 bestow upon it.-Boston
| Gazette.
In the whole history OF those profess
sional musicians who depend upon pub
| lie patronage and their professional repu-
tation, there are few 20 be found who en-
| ter upon their tasks with greater enthu-
siasm and devotion to their roles. than
the Mendelssohn Climb. Wherever they
appear they labor equally rs hard and I'M
/ remlttinglY, TO perform their numbers
/ with the utmost fidelity to the compost
tions before them, and IL Is this peculiar
integrity Of character and purpose that
has made this now famous organization =
great faNorate with the public through.
out the length and breadth OF this land.
Il would be hard 70 name any town or
city OF note in this country. where they
have not appeared, and harder still @
ind in the whole list single locality
| WHERE they have discoursed their elegant
music, but what they have made fasi
friends of every patron without excep.
tiOn.-CedAr Rapids Republican.
The Mendelssohn QuIntette Club CAV,
their drst concert last evening TO 4 largl
audience In Mercantile Library Hall. j
would indeed be hard to say much 70
the musical u ste Of any city where thf
company should fail 20 draw q crowded
! house. The audience last night WAS sucl
as j. only sean q entertainments OF n
very highest character, and the concer
was one that Wonld have been largel,
thrown away upon any ether style Of an
dttors. The members Of the troupe Ar
well known 20 the musical public, AM
have for Iona series OF years enioye.
The reputation of being the most finishes
} musicians In the land. The club has con
, tinued with remarkably few change
nom its organization, and pEObably %
proachen ae near perfection IS any CON
pauy ever mnintained on this side Of n
Atlanties-St. Louis Globe.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

weather lovely this week.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

ASK for James sGnthas imperial cigars.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15
EaTPORLA.

..Ir PAYS TO ADVERTISE"
y CeaHnrf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15

Gen. Passenger At, Topeka, Ks.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15
Fix up. Fig up.

The new mail is popular.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-23

and her other two bnfges loading above and ut
cairo there la q number Of passsneers awaiting
tie lsobert Mitohalli due On Thar ..i The
Memphis Avalanche February I'll
The Susie Silver pissed South late night be-
fore Inst. lacking $50 tons Of having full load.
She took corn below Cairo MT 10 cents per owt..
also added here 81 barrels eoal and 200 packages
sttudries.
me aon Dass takes People trom e. Lon. 10 70
keeps them nll the time tho bopt lays In port
The silver eorgnst bnud of New Albany. Ind.
goes to New Orleans, and will receive $3.50 for
two dnys' plnving.
The Hobt Mitchell ia coming down the Ohio
with living eolora. q full band OF music and
crowded with Mardi Grns exeurslouiss
Tho Chonteau was to have left Helena ysstsr-
day with 500 bales 81 cotton.