The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-07-04

calves, but for the timely interference of
Harry 10y and two OF three others.
They also run the cattle on the prairie
but it is simply question of which we
need most, dogs or cattle.
There was meeting at the school
house yesterday of all the officers and
committees connected with the coming
celebration, to close up unfinished bust
ness and make any further arrangements
necessary. Hon. Chas. Drake was called
to the chair and ST .Domm elected score
tary. The committee on speakers re-
ported Senator p. B. Plumb and E S.
Waterbury as speakers on the 4th. On
motion, an invitation was extended to
Miss EstabrOok, of Emporia, to read an
essay; also, that the Declaration of fnde-
pendence be read by Keno. DR.. Star
buck, Geo. Baird, Elias Morehead and
T. 3. Adair, were appointed a committee
to superintend the display of fireworks,
which Is to commence at D. m. sharp.
on the public square. This celebration
is in the interests of the whole people,
and an consideration of the band assum-
ing all the expense of printing, fitting
up grounds, furnishing water, and last
but not least, music,
Resotced, That none but those authori-
zed by the band will be allowed to buck
ster or maintain refreshment stands on
or adjacent TO the picnic grounds, and
that the marshal be instructed to enforce
the law, should others interfere
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2.
To-day friday is the 4th of July.
Try NJ. w. GibsOn's -four
Yesterdays daily struck waste bas-
ket; at least it didn't get here
Rev. Collins is expected to return in
about two weeks.
No preaching next Sabbath in the
The A. o. U. w. is booming here /;
about twenty names already on the list
John King will run hack to and
from the picnic grounds on the 4th for
the accommodation of the public
A child of Jake Lesh swallowed a pin
yesterday, which stuck in its throat for
some time.
The "Americus shooting club will
have match on the 4th. All lovers of
the sport are invited to attend.
The coolest, cleanest, cOsiest, busiest
and funniest place We dropped into yes
terday was l. d. FoX's, EmpOria
There was procession of Americas
kids with Chinese lanterns last night, in
anticipation of July 4th; in fact every
thing here runs to the 4th.
These Alden dried apples are very
nice. For sale at NJ. w. Gibson's.
There was quite an excitement to-day
on Main street, caused by the opening of
an undertaking establishment by Geo
Miller, Esq, in the new store room of
Sherman s. Richardson, and adjoining the
one occupied by them This was some
thing new in Americas, yet something
that was very much needed, and will be
great accommodation to large county.
Mr.. Miller has and intends to keep in
stock goods in this line to suit ''all both
great and SMALL" from a cheap coffin to
high priced casket. which can be had
on very short notice ready trimmed.
The trimming and handling will be in
charge of Squire Wise, and any orders
left with either will receive prompt at
tentiOn.
j. S. Gibson, the hardware man, has in
store and en- route a large amount OF
goods in his line for the fall trade. His
tin shop, under charge of Mr.. Clay, is do
ing a splendid business.
Johnny Ernst, a son of uncle Joe, OF
the EmpOria National Bank, had his arm
badly fractured at the elbow yesterday
while at play. He is about seven years
old. DIR. T. A. Wright attended the case