The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-06-27

ing out the baby clothes to his friends. Well,
we believe George already begins to look
stouter.
The Hink weather strip Is giving splendid
satisfaction. 1t has had thorough test by
the heavy rain storms recently and in every
case has kept out the rain entirely. It is not
rubber nor metallic.
4 1t is an actual fact, that Ober, Wilson & Co.
are selling more dry goods. fans and parasols
than any house in the west. Cause why, they
have the largest stock and offer them at prices
way below their neighbors.
Col. Henry Inman is now editor of the Lar
ned Chronoscope. He Is making it q live pa
per and promises improvements in few weeks.
The Col. is fine writer. and the sketches he
proposes to write will be interesting
A private letter from the Senior informs US
that he and Culp arrived safe on dry land at
Glasgow after a stormy voyage. Oh. my but
they had good time! The Senior promises
letter to the JOURNAL for next week.
i If there is any person in Salina that has any
friends who are first-class tailors, and they
are in need of job, send for them immediate-
ly, as we can give three or four more good
men steady work. E. ]. MCCORMICK.
Bill boards are up for the circus posters an
nouncing the Great London Show and Menag-
erie. which will be in Salina next month. It
is said that tiiis company presents the most
magnificent street display Of any now travel
ing.
We have recently received some frst-class
work in the way Of book binding from the
Kansas Publishing House, Geo. W. Martin.
Mr.. Martin takes pride in doing his work well
and having it suited to the character of the
books bound.
| Mr.. w. j. Kafroth, of Lancaster county,
Pennsy lvania, called on Tuesday morning.
Mr.. Kafroth is land and excursion agent Of the
K. P, and is correspondent for the New Era.
He is surprised at our rapid growth. and en-
thusiastic in his praise OF Salina.
Martin & Chapman are building paint
shop on the lot adjoining W. Sullivan
& Co.'S. tanning mill factory ON Iron ave
nue.. These enterprIsing and artistic workmen
are so rapidly increasing their business and re-
quire more room in which to work.
SrRAYED-On the 18th OF June, 1873, one
bay mare, scar on her withers, and knot
under her jaw, years old and Of medium size.
ANY one leaving information at this Office
leading to her recovery will be literally re-
warded. 2l-2w.
The case against Bihlmaier, for selling liquor
to minors, was dismissed on Monday, defen-
dant paying costs. The trial has taught Bihl-
maier one lesson at least, and he will be very
careful hereafter to whom ne sells beer, for he
knows the matter does not end with this case
The Salina Cornet Band, one Of the very
best in the State, are to play at the Grand Rail
road celebration in Minneapolis on the Fourth
of July. The boys will give our neishbors
such fine music as they will rarely hear unless
they often engage the Salina Band to play for
them.
Messrs. Sargent & Bates have put in a large
and complete line Of first class groceries, and
will: hereafter make a speciality of this class
OF merchandise. This week they announce
their programme, which will be extended
hereafter. They are sure to satisfy their GUS
toners.
il. Norton brought us specimen Of blue
stem winter wheat which averaged thirty
bushels to the acre. 1t was as fine a specimen
| of vel! filled, plump wheat as one could wish
to see. We sent the specimen east to tantalize
people whose poor grain will be ripen about
August.
| Mr.. r. l.. Mcconnell made q short visit to
our city on Sunday and Monday. He reports
very encouraging prospects in his business at
Hays City. He has some fine tracts of rail-
road land which are rare opportunities for in.
vestment. His many friends in this city re-
joice over his success.
Mr.. Fred Brakeman brought in the first
wheat in quantity of this years harvest and
sold it to F. Goodnow & Co. On Monday sew
eral small loads Tor iags) of new wheat were
brought to town and sold to the different ele-
vators. Messrs, Underwood & Co.. shipped
one car load this week.
Messrs. Gibson & Crevens have opened a
law Office in one of the second story front
rooms of the JOURNAL block. These gentle
men are recently from Missouri and come
among us with considerable experience IN the
law business and full of energy. They will
also pay strict attention to making collections.
Nc. the tailor, seems to believe in liberal
advertising, and Of course is reapins the bene-
fit. He Is in receipt Of letters every day, as
far as 200 hundred miles from Salina, to come
and take measures for clothing. He has mer-
tied reputation for his mechanical workman
ship and good fittingsuits that goes far and
near.
Mr.. c. A. Nave Of Danvile. Ind. lawyer Of
several years practice is visiting Kansas with
view to locating, and has followed the crowd to
Salns. lie is An old time friend Of Mr.. Willis
Kessler's. Mr.. Nave Is gentleman Of pleas
| ing ways, and should he conclade to stop In
Saiina he will make many friends among our
citizens.
"a thing of beauty is joy forever" says
the poet, and there are few people who are DIS
posed to disagree with him. and there are still
fewer who will deny that ID. & J. B. White
| head have the most beautiful selection Of solid
silver and plsted-ware ever brought to Central
Kansas. As much might be said OF their jew
elry and watches.
There is q case Of small pox somewhere In
the State, and rs Salina is always ahead in
whatever is occurring. people have given US the
credit Of having that disease in our vicinity.
There Is not = case In the county, and We doubt