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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28
Fourtb of July at Emporia.

There will be a grand celebration on
the 4th OF July at Emporia, to which all
the people OF Lyon and adjoining coun-
ties are cordially invited. Come and
bring with you your families. friends and
neighbors. Let all turn out and enjoy
the day. There will be
GRAND PROCESSION
formed in the city, opposite the court
house on Commercial street, at 8 O'Clock
a. m, in the following order:
1. Officers Of the day and committee.
2. Knights Templar band.
3. Speakers and distinguished citizens
from abroad.
4. Citizens from this and adjoining
counties.
5. Martial band.
OFFICERS OF THE DAY.
President Of the daY-P. B. Maxson.
Vice President-A. Roberts.
Marshal of the day-H. Conner.
Assistant Marshals-J. b. Moon, 1. A.
Taylor, Robert Clark, T. johnson, G. w.
Frederick, q. D. Humphrey.
The people will march to the grounds
where at half-past ten O'click 3. M, will
NC ODbcENcu Inc AOlAOWtnB
PROGRAMME:
1. Call to order by the President.
2. Music by the knights Templar band
3. Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. s. G
Brown.
4. Music by the Knights Templar band
8. Reading Of the Declaration OF In
dependence, by DIR. J. ]. Wright.
9. Music by Martial band.
Z. Grafton, by Hon. d. B. Sturgeon, o
Toledo, Ohio, President OF the Nationa
| Green back Committee.
8. Music by Knights Templar band.
8. Reading OF q national Poem, By
Mrs. Delap.
10. Addresses from distinguished citl
zens Of this and adjoining states, who
will be present on the grounds.
IL. Basket dinner.
~. Toasts. responses, and music iron
the stand.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28
THE OorroNwooD Borron1.

Now IL the Time to Build Road There.
Talk is cheap. Work tells. We here
begin q column of contributions for the
purpose of macadamIzing road across
the Cottonwood bottom, and Will keep
it standing, in the hope of adding
new names to it each week. Pile it up,
friends, and let us see if there is not
enough enterprise in the county to make
a road through that bottom:
Names Contributions.
VIM. Graffenstein, one month with team.
r. s. Stevens, two weeks with team.
Holmes & Holden, S25.
Stotler q Graham, $25.
Now Let US have new names to add to
this list right along, and as soon as the re-
auisite amount is subscribed-in money,
material and work-let the subscribers
meet, appoint q committee to propose a
plan and furnish estimates, and thea meet
again, and back up with their contribu-
lions any plan they may adopt, and au-
| thorize committee to let contracts and
collect the said contributions. All efforts
are crude at first, but effort gives them
definite and practicable shape. There is
no law by which bonds can be voted to
mecadamize q road, although there is q
law to authorize this city and township
to concentrate their road work at any
point. Let us take hold, and put road
across that bottom. Will parties out in
the country and in the city send US in
names and contributions for this list.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

Its with sorrowful hearts that her nu-
merous friends In this city learned, Tues
day, OF the sudden death Of Mrs. Jennie,
wife OF f. B. Bearee, formerly of this city.
She died at Topeka where her home has
been since leaving here. She was . UNI
versal iayorite here, rs she was in Topeka,
possessing, besides other accomplish
snents, q sweet voice which made her ths
center, for some years, Of social gather
aags. She married Mr.. Bearce, who Ii
also highly esteemed here, having beer
engaged in business here for some years
In jane 1872. Together they lived happily,
and TO Frank the bereavement is one tina
is indeed hard TO bear. On behalf OF hi
barge circle OF friends In this city we ten
der heartfelt sympathy. Mrs. Bearce'
remains were taken from Topeka to PEG
ria, III, her old home, for interment.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28
Excursion.

The Topeka Driving Park Association
will hold their summer races on July 9th,
10th and 18th, 1878. The premiums
amount in the aggregate to $4,000. which
will call together a large number OF the
best trotting horses in the country.
Arrangements haye been made with the
Santa Fe company to run an excursion
train from EmpOria and intermediate
points for the capital city. The tickets
will be good from the 9th to the 18th in
elusive, and will be sold at the unprece-
denied low price Of 81 for the round trip.
From Reading, $1.S5. The association is
composed of some OF the leading citizens
of Topeka, Hon. John Martin being
president, and Mayor Case treasurer. j E.
W. HartzeIl, Of the Tefft house, is super
intendent. Every assurance is given that
the Fair will be first-cIass in every par.
tlcular.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

The audience which listened to Capt.
Tarsney's lecture on ''Capital and Labor
last Thursday night, was smaller than it
ought to have been. The captain has
studied his subject pretty thoroughly and
is an intesesting and earnest speaker. He
was listened to with marked attention,
and frequently applauded. We do not
agree with all the Captain said, but there
is much in it worthy OF attention and
thought. In the contest now going on
between the employer and the employed
he urged Cancellation as the best mode Of
settling differences. Thought both Trades
unions and CO-operation,go good things, and
was emphatic in his denunciations of
Commune demonstrations. The audience
was pleased with the Captains effort, and
we believe it . good thing to meet and dis
cuss such matters. The better those In
terested understand each other, the better
they Will get along.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

Col. Maltby was crossing the Cotton
wood bottom road the other day, and met
q traveller whose team was hounderfng
along towards this city. "Ain't this the
road to hellf' said the stranger. aWhyf''
ssBecause such road SIS this could lead
TO no other kind Of place." replied the
traveller ssand that town It leads to
must be he'll. or it would fix the 70 I'D. p
The ColOuel's horse at this moment step
ped up to its thighs in mud hole. and he
almost conceded with the travellers
opinion Of the road, though not with his
opinion OF Emporia. But isn'tis . dis.
grace that for the lack Of using few
thousand dollars. thas road is not macad.
amized.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

THE MARKETs.-NeRa fall wheat, so to
so cents; old 20 cents, corn steady at %
cents, oats IS cents per bushel. Hogs
firm at $3.50 to S2.75 per 100 lbs. New
hay sells for 50 to $3.50 and good old hay
"a to So per ton. Potatoes retails for 30 cts.
per bushel; apples S1.25; peas 80 cents;
string beans, 80 cents; turnips, SO cents;
blackberries, 20 cents per quart; butter
10 and cheese l21< cents per pound; eggs
81 cents per dozen.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

The ladies OF the Congregational church
and society desire to express through
your paper their appreciation OF the SER
vice rendered by ladies and gentlemen
outside Of their own congregation who SO
largely contributed to make their "Carni-
vap' q success. and who, by assuming
characters, and by the assistance Of unu-
sual elocutionary and musical talent,
made that kind OF an entertainment posst.
hla for than
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

This is the time of year when the young
and old orator, who is mostly a lawyer
sets in his office or at his mansion, writ
ing, hunting up statistics OF this glorious
commonwealth, its schools and railroads,
scratching his head and toying with his
prohOscis to stir up the ideas, and fighting
the ill-mannered June bugs, in preparing
the grafton which he viii hurl at his au.
dience a week from yesterday, in fowry
language. We feel sorry for 'em-the au.
diancAa
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28
The Lyon County Mutual Loan Asso-
citation

This enterprise was fully inaugurated
On Monday evening, by a meeting Of the
stockholders at the court house, and the
election OF the following officers:
D. W. Eastman, Secretary; Howard
Dunlap, Treasurer; e. P. Bruner, j. NJ.
Griffith, q. Conner, T. Nice uIlough, 1. D.
Fox, ]. A. Young, D. A. Morris, Direct.
ors. At a subsequent meeting Of the
board of Directors, j. II. Griffith was
elected president, and e. P. Bruner vice
president, and C. N. Sterry attorney, Of
the association.
Between 1900 and 1900 shares had been
subscribed for, and the books were then
closed. Parties who wish stock must
now purchase it from some stock holder
Loans were made Monday night from the
money then taken in. eleven shares being
loaned, at from SO to SO per share. The
association starts of in splendid shape,
with an experienced set of officers and di-
rectors. and will undoubtedly prove 6
success.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

On the 10Th j. Jay Buck, U. S. Commits
sioner, issued to Hiram Conner, Deputy
U. s. Marshal, warrant for the arrest Of
Edward Spencer charged with the VIOLA
ton of sec. 544S OF the revised statutes Of
the United States.
1t seems that Spencer had an eye to bu-
sInees and not wishing to pay the board
bill Of himself and pal at the Sherman
house last December, and finding Charles
C. Hinman selling cigars under Fergu-
sons license, he informed Hinman that
he was U. S. revenue officer, and if
Hinman would put $4,000 under his
(SPeneer's) pillow he would not 'pulP'
him. This Hinman declined but finally
did give him q BOARD bill of $1,000.
On the examination Monday the Com
missioner required Spencer to give bail
for his appearance at the next term OF the
u. s, district court, and failing in this he
Will board with the Sheriff at Leaven-
worth. Conner picked up his bird at
Kinsley.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

The knights Of Honor lodge went down
to Park Place hotel last Friday evening,
by invitation of Messrs. w. s. jay and
Lewis Lutz, Dictator and Vice Dictator
elect, and partook Of an ice cream supper.
ON Monday evening the A. o. U. w. lodge,
by invitation of P. j. French, partook of
ice cream and cake at his restaurant.
Both OF these insurance lodges are grow
ing finely, numbering about 70 each.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

We announced the demise of the Hart
ford enterprise last week. We gave the
news just as 1t came to US fIom a person
from Hartford. It seems this is incor-
rect. The paper has merely changed
hands, our old friend, John NJ. Spangler,
becoming the owner and editor. John Is
good writer, and the paper Will un.
doubtedly be much improved under his
management.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

We have 4 letter from the owner OF the
line herd Of live stock advertised in our
real estate descriptive list as for sale or
exchange for Lyon county real estate.
The Jack Dom Pedro is seven years old.
We would be pleased to show the letter
to any OF our readers who want 1irst-class
live stock, as it will give them a pretty
fair idea OF what the said stock is. See
the advertisement In question.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

Do you want Bible with large print
for family worship-One with references
for use in your Sunday school, a nice lit
tie pocket Bible or Testrment for your
own use or to give to ysur scholars?
Amy or all OF these can be had at q cost of
from six cents to as many dollars at the
depository OF the Lyon County Bible So
cIety, which may be found at the Chicago
store 1t
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

We are glad to see that the daughters
OF Capt. L. Webster, Of Dunlap, Florence
and Kate, were honorably mentioned in
connection with the closing exercises Of
Bethany college, at Topeka, last week
They each took prominent parts IN the
exercises in recitations and music, and
received the highest praise.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28
TEE p1oKENs cARNIvAL.
Large Attendance and Great suoce

Large Attendance and Great Success.
The Dickens carnival entertainment
given at Bancroft Hall Wednesday even
ing by the ladies Of the COngreg ational
church was favored with fair weather,
and attended by an audience Of nearly 400
people. The hall was well arranged for
the occasion with refreshment tables and
pleasant evergreen arches along the sides,
and broad aisles upon either side Of q
central row of seats for the use of the
numerous company of Dickens charac-
tiers. After they passed through the IN
troductory scene on the stage where
Mr. Pickwick sat in dIgnified ease kindly
receiving his fellow characters, introduced
by Sam Weller as they passed by in an
interesting procession. The costumes
were admirably gotten up, and the dis
guise in many cases SO perfect that the
most intimate friends Of the living per-
sons could not see IN them aught but the
very identical creations of the great au.
thor's Imagination. All were so good
that comparisons could hardlysheIp being
invidious, and we prefer to give the list
without specifying individual excellen-
cies Of costume and rendition, as follows:
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

Our Allen correspondent writes thus:
Hundreds OF people met at No. 8 last Sat-
urday to see the big race between the
horses belonging to Putnam & Roberts,
but owing to the late heavy rains, the
ground being soft, they did not run. Sew
eral scrub races came of-one lady over
forty.fiye years old rode.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

LAWN SoCIAL.-The ladies Of the Pres
byterIan church are to hold lawn social
nj the handsome and spacious grounds OF
]. NJ. Griffith, just east Of the city, this
(Friday) evening. Every body is invited
and We advise our readers to go, for am
pie arrangements have been made for the
lplsasAntest kind OF a social. The grounds
will be Illuminated.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

The lots Isl, 153, 1855, Sylvan street, are
fenced and well improved; good house, barn,
ETC.
~ Acres upland northeast of Plumb
being the southeast quarter OF north least
quarter, %, Is. II. Price So per acre.
No. 7S
Io0Acres improved bottom farm. south of
ONIthe Neosho river, miles from Emporia
all fenced, 20 acres in cultivation. Living
house 16 by "A feet. with addition II by Is
number of bearing peach and cherry trees.
ply of fruit generally. Price 1900. Will
take house In Emporia worth about $500, in
Der cent Interest. Splendid range for stocE <
No. 20.
- Acre suburban lot, fenced and broken,
( adjoining DR.. MeCandless' fine residence,
building SPOT Price $50. incinding the cron,
the i've acres being all planted TO corn and
fOs''' No.s0.
CUBURBAN residence adjoining the south
0front of Rand0lphs' addition 10 the city, 2
acres OF land, fenced, full Of trees and other
fruit, with splendid blue grass. One-st tory
cellar and Kansas out buildings. Large num-
cistern- Price $1,Oo0:
On Acres in section II, town 16. range II.
GU Good bottom and prairie land and I'm
limited range at g 10 % per Es acre
90 Acres on the verdIgris river. Is
1OO miles from EmPoria- Half extra
6ne bottom land, and other half good upland.
Immense range. s. per acre. cash, or its
No. 50.
az Acres improved farm miles north
1OeD Of Emporia, all fenced, 50 acres In
cultivation, all second bottom, $50 rods Of
good hedge, % acres timber, takes in b0tf
sides OF the creek, everlasting water, good
range y mile distant, good well, one and 6
half story frame house Of seven rooms all
pIastered. plank barn with hay roof, build
i ings in fair condition. Extra supply Of fruit
Orchard OF 90 apple 200 peach, 90 cherry
| 20 pear, or crab apple, 10 or Is plum trees
i fine black berry, strawberry, raspberry and
goosebeFxy patches, 100 grape vEnes-an ia
/ fruit in bearing condition. Very smooth, un
broken land, with gentle slope 20 the south
No 81
100 Acres good upland, being the norti
lou half Of section q, town Is, range II
Appraised at s. 50 per acre. and worth $9-2s
Is offered At $4-5o per acre, cash.
We add new Real Estate Bargains &
/ our list lmost every day, improved and IN
improved, in city and country. No matte
/ what you want call or write, whether it
STOTLER 4 GRAHAM,
Ie-tf Real Estate Aeo4tas
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

X. OF H.-The Knights OF Honor lodge
held its semi-annual election Of officers
last Friday evening, with the following
result:
Dictator, w. 8. jay; Vice Dictator,
Lewis Lutz; Asst. D., B. F. Keynon;
Guide, DIR. j. W. Trueworthy; Guardian
D. Thomas; Sentinel, J. G. Richards;
Chaplain, Rev. j. h. Clarke; Reporter, j
N. Henson; Financial Reporter, ed
Borton; Treasurer, j. R. Graham. DIcta'
tor j. NJ. Dawson becomes Past Dictator
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

THE FOURTH AT WILLOW Valley
The people Of Willow Valley, Greenwood
county, propose to celebrate the COM
ing Fourth. The Sabbath school, Grange,
Murphy club and district school VIII
unite in the exercises. 3. 81. Foster Will
preside, and A. r. Mexican act IS mar
shal. c. c. Deweese will read the deelar-
alton. There viii be speeches by e.
Nahsn, C. G. Deweese, J.R Bullion and
E. J. Moore, and . basket dinner. All
are invited
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

The old loan association having q sur,
plus Of its last installment on hand, di-
vided the money, some $22o, among its
stockholders, returning to each 20 per
cent. OF the last payment Of dues. This
was a very pleasant little reminder to ev-
cry body that the association had become
an honored memory.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

Edward Bros. are hard at work getting
up their atlas of Lyon county. We have
seen the township plats so far made, and
they are very fine. The book will be Of
great use and interest. One OF the firm
Is now here, give him your name for 8
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

ed Workmen lodge held its semi-annual
election last Tuesday evening, with the
following result:
Master Workman, E. n. Forde; Treas
urer, 8. p. Chase; Overseer, L. s. Page;
Guide, T. Mcmillan; Inside Waterman.
N. Birdsall; Outside Waterman, Reese
Edwards; Recorder, T. T. Davenport;
Financier, d. c. McMurtrie; Receiver.
Howard Dunlap; Trustee, 8. P. Chase.
E. Beck becomes Past Master Workman.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

James O'Toole. OF jackson township,
brought us q specimen of his new May
wheat, which he finished harvesting Mon.
day night. 1t is large and full grained,
and he thinks will yield thirty bushels to
the acre
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

The past week has been dry and faEaF.
able to the progress Of harvest work, aud
we judge the farmers have been making
good account of it. from the scarcity of
their number in the city. We have made
considerable inquiry and the almost uni
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

The Sun wants the legislature to repeal
the law e1empting $500 personal property
from tax. We doubt not that many
tax payers dislike this provision; but the
Sun should read up. This Is q constItu-
tional provision. See Sec. 1, Art. o, Con-
atitution
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28
Now don,t Won fnrcet m hnt he ann

Now don't you forget it, but be sure
and go TO j. S. Watson's for your coal
He sells the celebrated McAiister, ssBlack
DIAMOND and there is none better in the
market. Also the Fort Scott and Usage
shaft,at the Emporia wood and coal yard.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

Mr.. j. w. Godfrey, Esq, OF Kansas
City, agent of the Continental lite insur-
ance company, has been in town several
days, on business for his company. We
hope he will conclude to make this head
nnarfara
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

Fremont township sends p. B. Maxson
and w. L. McCraery to the State Gree n
back convention, to meet in Emporia Ju-
Iy Sd, and regulates Sam Wood as q
greeenback candidate for Congr esq.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

The lawn sociable at the residence OF
w. Il. II. Wood, just north Of the city,
given by the ladies Of the Christian
church, last Friday evening, was well at
tended and a very agreeable affair.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

For the next thirty days Newman will
offer all kinds of dress goods at prices
that will insure their speedy sale. There
are some beautiful silk and wool bour-
rettes, being the most stylish goods ever
offered in this market, which will be cles-
ed Regardless Of coat
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

Newman is largely oVerstOcked in Ia
dies neck wear Of all kinds, including lace
collars and cuffs, ties, searfs, etc, and e
close the lot out viii almost give them
away for the next few days.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

The new post office on Phenis creek is
called Eads, and has Henry Coppock fol-
p. NJ. That on Jacobs creek is called
Plumb, w. V. Phillips p. M. 1t is hoped
service will soon be ordered on this route
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

The Lyon County Normal Institute will
be held in the Normal building, at Empo-
ria, commencing July 9Th, at a. m. See
notice in another column.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28
Lyon County Assessment for 1878.

Lyon County Assessment for 1875
The total number Of acres Of land tax
able in Lyon county, for 1878, is 49, OH;
average value per acre, - .66; aggregate
value Of all lands taxable, s., 135, 365;
number Of city lots in this county, $50 (;
average value of lots, S6l.S4; total valua-
ton Of lots, S542, O65; aggregate value OF
all personal property, $3.50, All; aggregate
value of railroad property, 1858. 52S.54;
total value Of all taxable property, 3d.
7S1. 30 "a
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

We have sent out pos tai cards for in
formation from farmers about crops, &C.,
for the July Land Buyer, and will not
pat it to press until about the 9Th. Please
answer at once, and we shall be glad to
have reports Of the crops from any par
ties, whether they get postal cards or not.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

Mr.. Daniel Thomas is building a new
house cor. 18th and Market. He is build
ing it to stay. This is the first house
built with the new siding introduced by
the Chicago lumber company.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

Elisha White, jun, was severely kicked
by horse just above the right knee last
week. He has broken over 100 head OF
horses, and this was the worst kick he ev-
er got.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28
KELLOGG & HoYr.

AN ASTONISHING FACT. "A large proportion
of the American people are to-day suffering
from the effects of dyspepsia or disordered
liver. The result of these diseases upon the
masses of intellige and valuable people is
most alarming, making life actually burden
instead of a pleasant existence of enjoyment
good eason for this Won NJ Viii o1Iy tb IL no
aside prejudice and skepticism, take the ad-
vice Of druggists and your friends, and try
one bottle of Green's August Flower. Your
speedy relief is certain. Millions of bottles
of this medicine have been given away to try
its virtues, with salts factory results in every
case. You can buy a sample bottle for 10
cents to try. Three doses will relieve the
worst case. Positively sold by all druggists
on the western continent. At Emporia by
North & Ryder, and DR.. j. A. Moore 26-eoW
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

The Ladies' Christian Work Society
will hold their regular meeting Saturday.
June Doth, In the NJ. E. church.
josie SIOCIJM. Sec
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

The Land Buyer, remember, will be is
sued gratis. Send it broad cast. This town
and county wants a share of the fall i'm
igration which we are assured will be
immense.