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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-21


The Red Ribi'on Club held meeting Tuesday
night Mt the Presbyterian church. The house was
filed to overlooking. and the proceedings we're quite
interesting Col s Hatch was the prineipal orator
for the evening and delivered very interesting al
dress which was attentivcly listened to- and loufy
a,plaualed at the conclusion. Mr.. Lind Armstrong
read an essay and Mrs Fannie Campbell real a 20
lection on temperance. The psoeecii.es were inter.
spersed with music Miss Mole Brady at the organ
The Climb seems to be prospecting finely Some mem
hers taIke, of running the machine into politics and
running future elections. Moral and RELIGIOUS socie
ties should let politics -cverally alone
Mrs. Hancock. MatrUn of the Home of the Friend
less. at Ieavenwor;h lectured in the H. T. Church.
last Tuesday night in the interest of that institution
The collections taken amount to about six dollars i'm
cash. and many articles Of clothing and other things
will be sent the institution, in a short time COM
mite was appointed to solicit articles for the society
On last Thursday. Hon. b. ODriscoll addressed the
people here the greenback question The audi
enee WAS small. owing, doubtless to the mud A
greenbaek elnb organized, with n membership of
forty many of the prominent citizens hrcomnc mem
bers The club organized by electing Benz Harding
President, j. c. Gordon vice-President. and A. T.
Campbell Secretary. They expect a charter this
week, when they will complete the organization and
fix time for regular meetings.
The Methodist folks had festival last Thursday
night, the proceeds to go to the pastor. Rev. Hof-
The receipts were about 5000. The mud and
bad weather kept many away.
Otto jones' who has been with his uncle in Ohio for
years past has returned, and is going into the tin
and stove business in Wathena,
Work the streets is progressing, when the
weather permits Main street will soon be McAdam-
lied, through the business part of the city.
The City Ordinances all printed, and will be de-
ivere this week. The work is well done, and will be
great advantage to the citizens. all now read
the city laws and know just what they have to do.
The cost is only triie, when compared with the ad
vantage to be derived from the publication
The finances of the city have, of late, been very
carefully managed. After building sidewalks the
principal streets. macadamizng, paying all city Off
and other liabilities of the city, there is still
about two hundred dollars in the Treasury. The
Council, at the last meeting appointed +. II. Dren-
ming committee of one to have a map of the city
made from the records in the Office of Register of
Deeds OELoN.
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The standard rsmedies for AL diseases Of the
lungs are StHEycx's PuINoS1c SrRrP, ScHEScK 5
SEA WEED Toxic, and ScHEScKs MANDRAKE Pulls.
and if taken before the lungs destroyed they will
effect q speedy cure To these medicines, Dr. j. H..
Schenck of Philadelphia, owes his uhriyalled success
in the treatment of pulmonary diseases The Pull
monte Syrup rpens the morbid matter in the lungs,
nature throws it of by easy expectora'ion and the
patient has relief from the Frustrating cough The
Mandrake Pills must be freely used to cleanse and
stimulate the stomach and liver; they remove all OBJ
structions relax the gall bladder and start the bile
freely, and the liver is relieved. Sehencks Sea
Weed Tonic is Q gentle stimulant and alternative the
alkali of which it is composed, mixes with the food
and prevents souring. 1t assists the digestion by
toning up the stomach healthy condition, that
the food and the Pulmonic Syrup will make good
blood then the lungs heal and the patient will surely
get well if care is taken avoid fresh cold. Full
directions accompany each preparation All who
wish to consult Dr. Schenek personally, do so at
his principal Office, of Sixth and Arch Streets
Philadelphia, every Monday.
Letters to the above address, asking advice,
swered free of charge.
Schenek's Medicines sold by all druggists.
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Greenb.ek Meeting n. Severance.

SEVERANCE, Feb. 18th, 1873.
Meeting organized, W. ID. Rippey, Chairman Thorn
ton Davis Secretary. Remarks by John L. Blair, ex-
planning the currency question, the relative values Of
greenbacks. gold and silver, and the constitutional
provision that Congress must regulate currency, and
the moral binding effect, that should be attached to
any party that ignores the laboring masses and up
holds the bond-holders; and by lucid argument,
showed that both the Republican and Democratic
parties arrayed against the interests of the
laborins man, the currency issue Of the day and
closed with invitation for all to enroll themselves
in the Greenback Club At his closing, Mr.. Robb
called for, and made remarks in favor of con-
sentrated action in favor of Greenbacks and retiring
National Bank issues After his closing, the Chair
fully explained the object Of the meeting to be,
concentrated action for the welfare of the
Nation. and the laboring that supported it. At
his invitation, So voters forward and joined the
Club.
Adjourned. to meet on Saturday, March 2d. at Up.
M, to elect officers. Good speakers will be in attend
Everybody is invited to attend, and help set
the ball to rolling
W. ID. RIPPEY,
THOHSToS DAVIS, Chairman.
Secretary.
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Oakland Grove Items.

Poor David got the mitten.
Oh, say, Charley, how is your nosei
Mat says that he likes the lberalify of the A. & v
Railroad They gave him free pass to Troy and re
turn. (Iie walked.)
Mr.. John Mcdaniel is getting ready to build, in
the Spring
Mr.. Drabcck intends moving to the southern par,
of the State, in the Spring Mr. d. is good citizen
and hate to lose him. but hope the change will bs
BENEFICIAL to him.
ST. Valentine all-fools-tlay has passed. and w
judge from the valentines that Jonah got, the girls
Bremen think him the greatest fool Of all Poor 10
nah We feel sorry for him, but can't cry.
Our friend, David Jsrret, went down on Wolf Riy
er, Thursday, where he and Charles Robertson ex
pect to farm, this Summer. Success to them.
Ask George, the blacksmith, IL the lost 10 found.
Mr.. Willis Weyer, of Doniphan, is visiting his sis
ter. Mrs. Lew. Hagaman.
The Oakland school boys have grand times playin;
war with mud and water snov-balls.
Mis- Jennie Me expects to leave neighborhood
in q short time, 10 attend the Rock Greek school.
Oakland school will be out in two weeks, and We
hope that teacher and scholars will enjoy pleasant
vacation Of one month.
We heard Of new fashioned way Of riding horse
back. One foot the ground, and the other on thu
saddle. LILY.
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Oakla nd Items.
nd. the l,otto,nless mud +,

Oh the mud. the bottomess mud
The Oakland Grove Grange gave n feast, ON the
night of the 10th Although the roads were almost
impossible. still the house crowded $50 says our
informant) The Committee of Arrangements We're,
respectively, Mrs. NJ. Hagaman, Miss Nettie IIasa-
nan- and Mrs. +. Hnckley, and right well did they
administer to the wants of the crowd The speakers
for the evening Mr. Blair, Mr.. Rippey, Mr.. r. $.
IIinckiey, and Mr.. W. ii. Hoerner. Having heard
these gentlemen speak before, We know that those
present received quite treat. We think that the
members Of this Grange deserve credit for their per-
severance in keeping up their Grange, when many
Oranges in the County have brokenup; but with such
men the HDekleys Iiasamans, Wynkoops, Cooks,
and others for embers any order is bound to pros
per.
The bounty rabbits has caused number of our
young To drop every thing else, and 90 hunting
rabbits.
Max. of Brenner, is highly pleased with the liberali
~ of the A g. \. Railroad. He says they let him
walk to the Junction and back their road free of
charge.
We hereby tender thanks to the sister Granger
that sent that nice piece of cake. the night of the
feast.
Mr.. J. Smith and family, of Alton, Iswa, here,
visiting friends and relatives. They will spend about
| a week here, and then go to Rocks County, where
they intend making their future home.
Married, February utb. N. the bri,lc,s residence
near Rock Uouse prairie Mo. Mi.s Rebeca LETTERS to
Mr. R-u;an,;, Wharton Mr. vbor,o, ia o,. of tho
hest citizen. Of Dominican Countv and he b. the hes,
wishes az his many friends for hi, future happpes.
A. soo, N. the roads bscoma ,,,ss;hla NJ Dra,oel
will move To Ellsworth Comfy. where he will make
his home. TIN. tide ofemigration will he rather strong
from Do,;,b.n coup,x in the Sn,;p, hut we thinI
that Great many that leave i, will wis, they were
hazel, hefore the wear ia ont
NJ I,d,r;,h,s d,uaht.r ,;s;,;uo hin, f,,, Nam
aha Countv
We su,nose that .N,x- will tell xo, all ohout n
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The present indications that the rain has given
ont, and that to have respectable wealth
err but, then, you can't sometimes hardly most al
ways tell.
Mr. Overiander's two sons, Mr.. Halls little daugh-
ter, and Mr.. Gatchells only son, about well, all
having had severe time with bad colds. vergng on
diphtheria.
Times dull, as it is impossible for the farmers to
get to town with anything to sell.
Occasionally a moving wagon struggling
through the mud.
Rickentach is the busiest man in town. as he is
selling his stock at cost for cash. and will continue
for 80 days. Dry goods, boots and shoes, hats and
caps, at ST. Joe prices Good mems boots from 81 Is
TO $40. lie is closing out before filling up with
Spring goods. Goods at cost! Goods at cost :!
The Lodge of Good Tempars is progressing finely.
Mr. A. Angstai, of Severance. will commence the
erection of a dwelling here, the roads get
in condition for drawing the foundation rock.
We learn that DIR. Chann-ll. Of Robinson intends
locating here. in the spring.
There very pleasant social party last Wetlncs
day night, held in the room lately occupied by MAILER
as q store.
Jameson boys have commenced work on their new
elevator. They have had the material the ground
for time but have not been able to do anything
account of the mud.
There still some fat hogs in this neighborhood,
held, not for high prices, but for less mud.
We accept, with thanks the note sent on the
18th inst, and while do not exactly recognize the
counenance, presume it TO he that Of some Of
our friends.
Mr.. o. NJ. Backus, teacher in the Duehn district,
finishes his six months term, this week We learn
that the summer session will commence Immediately,
to enable the larger pupils to attend long pos
sible, before engaging in the spring work.
The 18th inst. was celebrated quite generally by the
LeOna people.
Miss NJ. NJ MilleTnan, of Indiana, is visiting her
uncle, Mr.. Lambert. &C.
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The Wonderful Success

Which has attended the use Of BRowS's LIVER PILLS
has demonstrated the fact, that medicines prepared
for eastern diseases not adapted to the diseases
of this western climate The people ofhe west would
do well to hear in mind that headache. biliousness
pain in the side indigestion. constipation etc. result
from an inactive condition Of the liver produced by
the miasmatc influences common to all new countries
A speedy relief is obtained by the use of Browns
Liver Pills.
The great remedy for inflammation is Arnica,
BRowx's ARxrcA SALvE is conceded to be, the most
reliable preparation before the public for curing cuts
bruises burns frostbites, and old sores and ulcers
All of Browns Great Western Remedies for sale by
all druggists. in Troy and wathena, Kan.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-21

THE WESTERN RURAL-The Westera Raral. of Chi
cage. is rapidly growing in popularity and influence
for the enterprsins and aggressive spirit it manifests
Its several departments full of interest and ad-
mraby adapted to all the interests Of the Farm and
Preside 1t advocates equal rights to all classes,
and strongly opposes the encroachments of capital
and the grinding monopolies which tend to get
foothold in land. The summary of general
news and market report is excellent. In fact, The
Western Rmrai has assumed the vantage ground rs
being the foremost of its kind in this country. We
not surprised that its circulation and influence are
rapidly extending.
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PiarnO Tuning.

Beware of novices. and of persons who. because
they play few exercises ON the piano. pass them
selves off for praetieed tuners More pinos are ruin
ed by this means than by almost any other. Not
wthstandng periodical reports thar have left the
country. am still on hand, and expect to remain.
To those who have tried and who know me. will
say that will he around at least every six
months, and sometimes oftener to tune their pianos.
VIII notify customers, by postal card few days be-
fore each visit. | may be addressed at Atchison.
Jan. 81, 1873 a. H. LYON.
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BUTTER, EGGS, AND PoULrRr.-Butter and egg pro-
ducers and merchants along the line of the A. & N
and the St. Joe d. C. Railroads. referred TO the adj
vertisemcnt of N s. Wood, in this issnc He has had
six years experience in shipping butter and eggs from
this section of the West and has facilities that enable
him obtain the quickest returns. and therefore, to
pay producers the best market prices at the time OF
purchase. His location at Troy Junction gives him
command of both roads where he is permanently es-
tablised with ample and irstclass reputation,
and is prepared to correspond with all persons
having business in his line.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-21

Mr.. EDIroR:-I wish to inform the public and my
neighbors. that r. c. Mailer is engaged in the gener
al mercantile business, at this place. lie is not sell
ing goods Mt cost, but will sell as cheap as be
bought in this burg VIII pay cas, for all Finds of
produce, butter, eggs, corn, wheat, etc.
We will have preaching, some of these days, and if
nothing happens will have spell of weather soon.
HALF BRICK.
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Notice.

In the District Court for Dopphsn County Of Kaesas
In the matter Of 1.-THE assignment of NJ Hughes T. L
Phlbriek and l. n Sea, late partners as Hnshes
Philbriek Co.
the creditors and an persona Interested the estate
Il q Haghez fhuerick = Co: Notice u hsreby given
that the Undersigned. Assgnes Of said esaase
apply 70 the OSTRICH Court Of Donphan County of
k.nsas ct Troy, ~ the March Of sid Coart
for dieharge from his trust said Assignee and
be VI Ole bus petition therefor and make such sy,pcsson
70 said ccart fe dcharge frvn said rust saturday
the 3oth dsy u March, A. D. Isis. Il O'Clock A.
HUGH c0WEN,
Aaaignee Of Hughes, FhiiLrick & ca.
February II, ts7s-zW. Prs fee $1,000
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Testimony Of Rev P. B. Wiles, covington, ~.
Smiths Tonic Syrup,
THE Rest and safest Remedy for Chills and
Fever, or Fever and Aguc.

CONVICTION, KY, May 81.
There has not been for many years in this country,
such a general complaint about chills and fever
This depressing disease is now prevailing IN many
portions of Kentucky and elsewhere, where the PEG
pie have long attered themselves that they were en-
tirely exempt from its influence. To those who are
Tins afflicted we wish to recommend Smiths Tonic
Syrup, believing it to be the very best remedy ex'
tant Every we have heard ofusing it, pronounc-
es upon it in the very highest terms We have late
ly used it in our family with marked success. Inc
ingredients are simple, and the Tonic can be used
freely without any detriment to the constitution what
ever II the directions, which always accompany ev
ery bottle are carefully followed it will in nine ca
SEES out of ten result in permanent cure whether tne
disease DO of long short standing.
We take pleasure in recommending this medicine
TO the subjects of this disease everywhere, sincerely
believing that the use of it will verify every wcrd we
say. 4. ID. "iI"
For sale by Bckford & Sinclair, Troy, Kansas.
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Notice.

In the District Court for Donphan County State Of Kansas
In the matter Of the estate Of Hughes PhiIbriek Co.
LII creditors and persons interested the Essats Of
"A NJ L. Hughes. ). l.. Philbriek, and L. ". sea lata
partners Huges Phiibriek Co. hereby nofifed
that the undersigned assisnee Of said Estate will pay
the second and final dividend allowed in ss Esfata up
the demands Of all creditors proven against said Il
tate nj his oiee In Donphan Coanfy Of Doniphan aud
ls7 nj which time and place all creditors ho PROV
their demands against said Estate notified 30 be
prenf and receive and receipt for the amount dze
their respective claims.
HUGH COwEN.
Assignee Of Hnshes PtIlbries & Co.
February. II, 1s7e-3w. Prs fec g.
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- Disease and Death. when they reach our own
households, too serious for TESTING; use our
hest enleavors to drive OF the dread messenger and
are only happy when we feel that they are at dis
tanee At the first aPproaeh of that fell destroyer,
Consumption, in the shape Of cough slight cold,
"a well as more severe BrOnchial or Catarrhal Com
plants We should at Eilcrt's Extract of Tar
and Wild Cherry. II has NO Superior in such ca.e..
Every botle warranted to give satisfaction Sold by
Biekford & Sinclair Troy. and Aug Miller, w.tbena
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A Cnrd.

To all who are suffering from the errors and indls
cretions of youth, nervous weakness, early decay,
loss of manhood, &C., will send a recipe that VIII
cure YOU, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in south America
Send selfaddressed envelope to the KEW. JOSEPH l.
IxNAs, Station D., bible House, Ne,e York CITY
lnoyly.
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~ Joseph c. Lusk. residing near Highland Sta
tion made attemp; to commit suicide ON Monday
afternoon of last week. by shooting himself in the
head with a pistol. The wound will probably prove
fatal The only reason known for his committing
this rash act, that he was agent for the Troy
Bslietia.
Mr. Lnsk died Monday morning. and was buried
Monday evening.
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" There is no earthly boon more precious than
good health and it behooyes its posse-sor eneav-
or Tn retain it, fyou assailed With such provok-
ing Ills as sick headache torpid liver siomacb
and genaral feeling Of WEAKNESS and disgust don't
80 and commit suicide, but take Eilcrts Daylight
Liver Pills, and be eured- Sold by Bickford Sin.
clair. Troy. and Aug Miller. wafheua
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" Uncle Sans Harness oil fills and closes the
pores of leather. eectuay preventing the entrance
of darnpness. dust. &c. and rendering the harness
soft and pliabr while the time increasing its
durability. Sold by Biekforl & Sinclair, Troy, and
Aug. Miller. Wathcna.
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CoRREcTIoS.-The typo got a W orr, wrong in Shep-
herds communication. last week. The copy said that
his COW would not suit villagers, because she
,eonp go over the streets and steal hay and
out of the farmers wagons. Thetypesetter got could
for ront. Shops COW isn't on the steal-not exactly
orthodox bnt nevertheless strictly moral and law
abiding.
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~ DIR. II. F. Macy, of Hiawatha, spent. "a day
with u.s. last week. He is Of the old settlers Of
this County, and man who can he depended upon.
He has sold ont his drug business at Hiawatha. and
is vet undecided as to what he will engage IN.
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~ The Marion County Record announces itself
in contest between Prof 1ice and the grounding
undhog by large majority The editor of the
Troy CHIEF will lie with il there. every time. The
Champion also wants TO he counted for the ground
hog. We have lost all faith in lice as o weather
prophet He never said word about this deln:e Of
mua.--itcAisoa Champion
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LABOR FOR NoTHISG.-Last Saturday afternoon, as
Unclc Aleck Appleby going by the Jail, he heard
an uproar inside, as if they were having an Indian
war dance. There are five six prisoners in the
Jail, and they were having regular hoedown, ae-
companicd with rafting of bones, and other harsh
noises CHANGING up at the window, he saw fellow
saving away at the bars, but who, on percevins him.
quickly slid down. He took in the situation at once.
They were engaged in saving their way out Of jail
and in order to drown the noise while one sawed,
the others kept up din and racket Mr.. Appleby
notified Sheriff Burkhalfer, in the absence Of Mr..
Bailey, the jailor. An examination, the next day,
showed that one Of the iron bars had been partly
sawed. The prisoners now spend their time in the
cells where saws of no avail and dancing salts
fyeth not
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,Y- The call to organize National Liberal League
has been received, and We would rs freely publish it
any other call, had it been sent in time. But as
the I'D is the day fixed upon, notice the last day
in the evening would be worthless.
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p Monday, teams mired in our streets. Tuesday
noon teams passed over the same spots dry track
This is an actual fact, and shows how speedily Kan
sas mud disappears, under one days warm wind and
sunshine. But it is raining again. One fine day
nj n time Is all that can he afforded.
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~ Rheumatism, neuralgia, spraiiis and bruises
will be relieved by Uncle Sans Nerve and Bone Lin
iment. sold by Bickford & Sinclair, Troy and Aug.
Miller, Wathena.
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~ The Masons and Odd Fellows changed Lodge
Rooms, last .wsek-the Masons renewing to Leland'
building. and the Odd Fellows to Boder's-
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- Our paper is a half day late this week. on
account of the nonarriva of our outside from Chi
cago.-Highkand Sentinel.
Yes and if you don't touch that relative of Beech
ersup there, gently, you may be delayed by some
trouble with your inside.
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u Rev. Mr. Wilson, of st. Joseph, who was &c
have preached here, last Sunday was taken quite
sick on Saturday. and could not fulfill his appoint
meut.
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u We do not make any prctensions to Latin, and
if our correspondents will sling Latin into their com
munications they must put mp with it as the printer
gets ii In typeespecially if the manuscript is sucf
that II can scarcely be deciphered.
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The present week has l,ccp able far x,-,as
with half load. drawn nv four horse teams i,r,.,k
downs have not been frraueut and the fayoritr meth
cd of the ycc,nanry for coming to town la. Ieu on
horse back.
The Rev. Mr. Morton. Of the N. T. Church. preach
ed his farewell sermon. last Sunday.
Dr. T. C. Shrcve has been having bis drug store re
fitted Charley orion eou.tr,,etel the sheixrs and
JIM Dcni,on did the ,a;utiu. The establishment
now presents a very inviting appearance.
We understand the Rev Mr. Klos. .f U;,j,I,,J
has been called to the pastorte of the Copy.atiou
al Church of this place He will deliver his initial
sermon ON next Sunday. nj II O'Clock
Some of our prominent cattle r,;.ers-amony then,