The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-03-13
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Severance Items.
ST. Joseph,

Springer Co., he firm consisting Of n. A. Spring
.a f. J. Cook and C. f.. Miller) will, in about two
weeks open up, in the building commonly known as
the Luther & Byers building, new stock Of dry
,os&s, notions boots, Shoes hats, caps and groce-
riea. together with full line of house hardware,
sckod books stationery, etc. In fact. full line OF
goods will be kept usually found in country store,
which they intend selling at bedrock prices We
think since McCrun moved away. there is a good
opening here for another store; and rs the firm arc
good BUSINESS men, and their stock will be entirely
new, that they will enjoy their share of trade The
post-oHioe uill he moved from j. I. Kirwans to the
back end af .he above named building. partly by re-
quest of Mr. Kirwan he intends reiittng his store
this Spring aud partly because Lon. Springer, being
Postmaster aud also interested in the store,
would necessitate removal from the present situa-
ton The character of each of the gentlemen COM
prisng the firm it useless for us TO delincate,
rs they widely known as being men of upright
and honest prinees, and are good energetic busi-
ness men, Here's our hand, boys; shake. and we
wish YOU all the possible in your new advent
VIM. Ward has retired from the mercantile pur-
suit, W. ID. Rppey having purchased his entire
stock
=. l.. Ryan is expected home, this week. for short
ssay. His family will accompany him on his return
ID Colorado.
The song bird is reminding the tardy eorn-gather-
szx that the Bible and almanac refer to seed time
and harvest.
George Halls new house is about completed, and
Is an improvement to the town that will do to pat
tern from.
Joe Kelley is again engaged in building new
house for his This is about seven buildings
lie has erected in this place, and hope he will live
to erect seven more.
Ifyou a farmer, enter into any of farmers
pursuits, you have undoubtedly been looking anx-
iously for spring Now 60 to Piles the jeweler;
he will satisfy your anxiety.
John Green has purchased one hundred kegs Of
Milwaukee beer. There is going to be meeting
there tonight regarding the city election, think.
but could not learn positively.
Marshal Mock and his assistants captured three
pecs of battery at the Wolf River bridge last Thurs
day night, Internationally. They were turned over
to the city, and will probably be placed in the park
until we celebrate the coming Fourth of July at this
place.
That travelling agent who mounted Mowry's
wood pile at the sight of Mr.. Steeles dog, and who
afterwards told the physician what narrow escape
he had from hydrophobia. has the sympathy Of this
community.
Fred. Cook left for Chicago, Saturday evening, to
purchase stock of goods for the new firm, and
also a larger stock of lumber than has ever been
brought to this place at any one time. They will
also stock their yard at Leona.
Cook & Miller sold thousand dollars
worth Of building material, last week.
Grain is coming in slowly.
Al. Mowry shipped four loads Of potatoes,
last week.
Mr. Glass our barber, has purchased lots, and will
proceed to build soon.
4:
School meeting on the 18th. DO not forget it.
Col. Lanlers has ut last determined to make Sew
GRANGE his future abode. lie will occupy over
the store Of Vim. Ward.