The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-20

The iron for tho Nenaha bridge is in course of ar
rival For the time being. the structure is at n
stand-still.
At Valentine did not receive half the attention he
slowed upon St. Groundhos.
Tom Bei.llcman has engaged in n travelling agrn-
ey in Western Missouri for the sale of an improved
harrow.
Paw car mn, last Saturday. Railroad boys smil-
ing.
Reuben Partridge is lying seriously ill., from nHa-
nation of the lungs
The heaviest trust of the winter was that which
visited our city the mernn: Of the 18Th Itweighs
ten pounds, and Lon. is responsible.
In our last weeks item regarding the colored base
ball club. a typographical error made us say said
club was arrested IL should have been rwstrd !;
that is, defeated, overthrown. beaten, routed
flounced, subverted. chewed up, vanquished. wa1cd
annihilated
Married. ON " elnss.lay evening, Feb. Eth, by
ME Maurk. Nay joy attend the newly ~edded comp
lie, in their still newer home.
The festival at the Methodist church, ON Wedncs-
day evening. was iberslly patrouized, and We I'M
deistand the receipts altogether gratifying to
the congregation.
We understand that the steamer Ida Stockton will
return to White Cloud about the first of May, and
take charge of the business controlled by the Dells
last year.
The citizens of White Cloud will feel keen regIet
to lose the family of Mr. John Fisher Who took their
departure, on Wednesday, for GAINESVILLE Ohio, their
former home. Wherever they may cast their lot,
feel sure they will be appreciated fer their social and
neighborly qualities
The quaintest novelty of the winter was the Old
Folks Concert given at the Odd Fellows Hall, last
Friday evening. Costules songs, and all the para
phernalia OF the affair, ware Of ancient order. Al.
went of without clash or jar, and the object Of
the entertainment was charity, glad to record
that it financial ssecess.
Last Wednesday, rs Peter Palmer and Henry Al
kre were travelling from White Cloud TO Hiawatha,
they were accidentally pitched from their buggy by
the wheels of one side bounding into q rut. Mr.. Al
kire only slightly hurt, but Mr.. Palmors inju-
ries were more serious. one rib being broken, and
his head and body being more or less bruised. Al
though suffering considerable pain from his injuries,
he manages to get round.
The western part Of town was the scene of fire
alarm, last Thursday night. The chimney of Boil
var Bcclers residence had an eruption, which was
carefully watched for several hours, until the flames
subsided, and all danger was supposed to be over.
Presently smell of burning wood was detected, and
upon inspection, the roof was discovered to be in
flames, and the alarm sounded. The only men,
bers Of tho family who were ut home, viz, Alice, FL
mer and Lemon Beeler, went vigorously to work,
and with the assistance Of the only two of the neigh
bors who knew of the affair, succeeded, after an
hours hard effort, in extnguishing the fire. Mean
WHILE the destruction of the building became
and more imminent, considerable portion of the
household goods carried ont into the street and
yard. The affair was one in which confagration
was averted by the GOODNESS and good judgment of
those present.
A free dramatic entertainment, provided by the
Red Ribbon Club, was given at the Odd Fellows
Hall, last Thursday evening The piece performed
THE Fruits of the Wine Cnp,- which was very
fairly acted ont considering the hurried manner in
which the entertainment was got up This was fol-
lowed by the recitation of The vagabouds- by Mr..
John Fisher which WINS also well rendered
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