The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-18

We learn from Mr.. Faulkner, who has beer
in the eastern part OF the State-at Olathe
Paola, Ottawa, etc, that. the people OF thai
section are enthusiastic over the proposed ex
tension of the Missouri Pacific-especially de
string chat Salins should BIZ made the western
terminus.
| MARRrED.-Mondsy. September 18th. at the
residence Of the brid-'s parents near Vibbard
: No.. X. p. Cravens. Esq To Miss Jennie f.
Bates. The congratulations Of the JOURNAL
Office are unanimously extended To friend era
ven. and bride. Nay their lives be everlast
ingy liz. peaches snd cream"
We ,,ke oil our hats 10 q. J. Ley in honor
| of the first oysters OF the season. They were
If the iarges: and finest quality and in splen.
did condition. Mr.. Lay understand. the Oys-
ter trade thoroughly, and always succeeds In
attracting people to his dining hall by thu
most tempting dishes Of the bivalves.
We are indebted to Mr.. Tim Bacon for q
handsome lot of cheese OF his own manufac
ture. II Is by tar the best favored cheese We
have had in Kansas. Though fresh, 1t prom
ises to be an article equal to the best grades OF
eastern cheese. Mr.. Bacon will make dis
play of it at the fair, and expects to take the
premium.
The indications are that the Agricultural
Fair which Is to take place will be a success.
The farmers generally seem to take I'm usual
interest in it. 1t remains entirely with the
farmers to make 1t successful. The premi-
ums are certainly liberal, and ought to help
on fine display in vegetables. cereals, etc.
We have received the premium list of the
Second Annual Fair OF the Ellsworth county
Agricultural and Mechanical Fair Association
which Is to be held on Oct. 2 3 and 4 The
book, which is handsomely printed and ar
ranged. is the work Of our excellent friend
Kellogg. OF the Reporter. who is good prln-
ter as well as newspaper man.
We received the other day pleasant call
from Prof. Shields and Mr.. John II. FULLY, re-
Gently Of Cave Springs Station, KY, who have
determined to locate In our midst Their To-
cation here will induce a number or other KEN
lucky people to follow them. Prof. Shields
was at the head of private seminary at his
old home and will, If practicable, start SINH
lar institution in Salina.
Mr.. j. J. johnson was at Lawrence, Tues
day, attending the Old Settlers Meeting. He
saws 30. 900 people were on the grounds during
the day. The other gentlemen from Salina
present, were Rev. Vim. Bishop, J.J. CrippiD
and Mr., Ellison. DIR. Bishop spoke at the
Tuesday night meeting. During his remarks
he referred to the fact that Col Phillips name
had not had sufficient prominence in the pro-
ceedings. At the first mention Of his name
there was loud and prolonged applause.
J. Klein's store was burglanzed last Mon
day night to the amount Of three dollars in
cash, two suits Of clothing, some ladies' ties,
and other articles, In all of the value of about
500. The money drawer was torn from the
counter and dropped in the back yard. In il
were some notes. bills and the 90 in cash.
Whoever committed the burglary. effected an
entrance to the store by climbing In at thetran-
som of the front door. and i, wa. deity done.
The Lawrence Journal of last Friday con-
tnined the following;
Mr.. Moeler, attorney for the Cheyenne pris
Oners confined here, had q conference with
them at the jail yesterday. Mr.. Williamson.
OF the New York Sun, was with
him. Run Fast, the Indian hurt at the iaiI
grounds is very lame. his injuries being worse
than were at first supposed.
rhu sfu-ier referred to was Can't. Mohler
and the Williamson, correspondents OF the
N. Y SUM-" ETC., was Mr.. Frank Wilkeson, OF
this county.
The regular quarterly monthly meeting o;
the city council took place last Monday even
ing. Besides passing upon bills, they Con
demned the piece OF sidewalk running from
the Opera House corner, OH east side Of Sew
enth Street, as ar south as Mrs. Sturdevant's
residence. They also made an order that the
city treasurer and clerk should make their re-
ports on next Monday evening, at which time
there will be special meeting.
A drunken fellow entered ODER. Hageman
& wtittredge's store on Tuesday, and In the |
presence OF several ladies commenced BON
harding Mr.. E. W. Ober with oaths and in
decent language. ODER stood it for a while,
but finally became angered, and engaged in
the festive game of knock 'em down and drag |
EN- out Ober was brave as soldier and did
his work well. He Is certainly entitled to a
medal Of the Legion Of Honor. We now take |
Of our hat every time we meet Ober, and in |
bow to the embodiment Of so much |
iexterity and combative genius. He has con. |
,ented to accept position at good salary as
the fighting man Of our editorial staff.
Capt. John Sherrin has opened up in the |
banking business. and has employed Mr.. T. A. |
recently Of John Gels & Co.'s bank.
Is cashier. Capt. Sherrin Is one of our oldest |
,itizens, and has been long regarded as one Of
,ur most solid and substantial business men
With large means at his command. and with |
lis wel,-known reputation as . skillful and
areiul business manager, he will certainly BE-
cry successful - . banker. We are OF the
pinion that Mr.. Shcrrin has done well in Sc
uring the services of Mr.. Williams. who has
lad large experience in the business and
zen entrusted with great responsibility. He !
,as proved himself fully competent, always
eliable and oblizing. He is in fact one Of the
most promising Of the young business men OF
his portion OF the State.
The ladies' OF the Presbyterian church have
,een canvassins the city to secure places for
he entertainment Of ministers and visitors
rho will attend the synod. to be held here
,om the Pad In the Eth Of October Those