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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

ATTENTION! THE little flour and feed
store around the corner is the place to
patronize. If Fluker & Miles cannot
give you just what you want in their
line, you might as we'll go hungry all
the days of your sojourn in Empo ria.
TD14Qt1 wo0pCt1
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

The county commissioners rode on
the narrow gauge, Tuesday, from Dan
iel Bitler's farm on Eagle creek to the
city. They report fast time, and good,
smooth, well built track. Major Fuller
says that after the road gets into full OPP
Grafton, the passenger trains will run
from EmpOria to Eureka in good time.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

There was a rush of well dressed and
fine looking ladies at the millinery open
ings of Mrs. Kidder and Mrs. whitley
Thursday. Both the establishments
were handsomely and deliberately fitted
for the occasion, having a finer display
of bonnets and hats than ever before Of
fered here. Their beauty and style de-
lighted the callers, and the sales were
numer0us
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

Our Allen post Office correspondent
writes us:
Miss Slack is teaching in our district,
No. 8, and is very well liked by the
scholars and the whole community. The
Sunday school organized to-day. No
peaches and but very few apples this
season. Corn is all up, and we COM
mence blowing tomorrow. 1 second
Keno's motion that the NEWS correspOn-
dents get together and have good time,
and as some of them are little dyspeptic
here is my toast in advance, May the
NEWS have 5000 paying subscribers,
and that it can live on Graham"
G. A w.
twenty-five thousand paying sub
scribers would be apt to give US the
dyspepsia, and we could never afford to
die (eD while we had that number, but
would agree to keep our correspondents
wallowing in luxury all the same
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16
BARGAIN COLUMN.

AUCTION SALE-I will sell at public
auction, at my residence on Badger
creek, seven miles east of Emporia, on
May 9th, 1879, at 10 O'Clock a. m, the
following property: % head of cattle,
comprising mich cows, 8 two years
old steers, 8 steers one year old, and
cow three years old; one good work
horse seven years old, and one mare sew
en- years old; % head of hogs; one reap
er and mower, Woods machine; one
good new No. sulky stirring pillow and
1 riding corn pillow; one walking corn
pillow; two wagons, one a log wagon and
the other two-horse lumber wagon one
set of harness, one straw cutter and one
tanning mill, and also household goods,
and other articles too numerous to
mention. Terms of sale-all sums of
So and under, cash; on all sums of over
So, nine months time will be given, with
out interest. Good bankable paper will
be expected. Il. ID. THOMAS.
II. w. PEARsALL., AuctiOneer.
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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

New BRIDGE.-The new wagon bridge
across Coal creek on the Eureka road
running by Chamness' is about complet-
ed, and will be ready for use this week.
This is a good solid improvement and
will be of great benefit to the travel in
the neighborhood, as well as to those
going from here to Eureka.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

The Emporia Knights Templar band
has been invited to accompany the Kan
sas editorial excursion next month, but
probably cannot go because the members,
being scattered over the country, cannot
be gotten together in time to prepare for
the trim
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

BooT AND SHOE AUCTION.-Adam
MOhler has moved his stock of boots and
shoes to the room lately occupied by A.
Wolleson, two doors south of the ex-
press Office, where he commenced to-day
TO sell the entire stock at auction. He
is going to retire from the business en-
tirely, and this stock will be sold regard
less of prices. Auction every day till the
stock IS closed out. d14SLt3-w20t1.*
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16
LOCALS ON FOURTH PAGE
Sew Adyertiscments This WeeL

II Ritchie-s took for sale
Mrs. Mary J. Thomas-Straycd.
County Observation-Disclosures
Geo. Carr-New grocery.
w II Soden-Notice TO farmers
Is y. Lockard Straycd
County Clerk-R K notice
NJ. W. Observation-Disclosures to BREEDERS.
StotlcP Graham-N office TO trespasscrs.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

The board of commissioners of Green
wood county come up Tuesday. They
have been condemning the right of way
of the narrow gauge railroad through
their coun ty, ana came part of the way
nv rail
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

The new grocery store south of the A,
II. Il S. f. track, is n good one, and we
commend it to the south end residents as
well as to our readers generally. Mr.
Carr wants the farmers to bring him
fresh butter and eggs, for cash, and TO
give him a call. Carr's grocery will
errnxv
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

The bridge across the Marais dies Cy-
gnes at Reading Will be completed and
open for the travelling public this week.
1t is a substantial improvement TO that
section of the country.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

L. II. Hines, the city tcamster, has just
received neat and substantial present
from Phil. Heilman, The city team is
now touched by none of your common
whips, but by one of the very best make.
Mr. Hines wishes to return thanks.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

Old Agnes City is more than pulling
out" as will be seen by the report of the
assessor, having increased its population
$50 in the last year. We are glad to
haar that
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

From what we have noticed the past
week we are satisfied that wheat will not
make more than half crop this season.
The corn crop promises to be very good.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

Rev. II. NJ. Overstreet was in the city
last week on his way to attend the meet
ing of the general assembly of the Pres
byterian church at Saratoga Springs on
the 18th. He will take in Washing
ton on the trim
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

We had the pleasure of meeting, Tues
day, b. ]. F. Hanna, of the Salina
Herald, and J. s. Collister, of the New
ton News, who are in attendance upon the
Knights Temnlar meeting here.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

The John Thompson comedy company
nre booked at Bancroft hall for Satur-
day, May 81. They are said to he Il
splendid combination.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

The Emporia Greenbacker says there
is room for a good Greenback paper at
Marion Centre.-Peabody Gazette
There is also room for a good Green
back paper in Emporia-
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

Three Kaw Indians, in full costume,
perambnlated the city Tuesday, attract
ing much attention for new Corners and
the youthful population.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

Why don't the city council stick to its
"ofllcial organ, the Sun? Why kill off
another paper with the gin of its 40 per
cent" patronage?
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

The pile of coal ut the Normal was
reached ON Monday, and found to be
still burning, and broke out at some
points into flame.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

Mr.. J. w. Young, brother of DIR. J. A.
Young, is visiting with the latter, and
will probably locate in this vicinity TO
carry on stock farming.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

John Truitt is behind the desk at Wib-
ley & Henson's, and it looks like days
of yorc' TO see him there.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

Rev. G. r. Rice, the new minister here
of the NJ. E. church, is giving the best
of satisfaction to the members of his
church and congregation. His sermons
are brief, pointed, forcible and religious.
He is an old timer here, and has always
been II man of the best personal charac-
ter, and the people have always had
faith in his sincerity and zeal. His ser.
mons are free from monotOny, and are
fresh and vigorous, and each one con.
tains some religious lesson made plain
to the understanding. We think Elder
Rice has greatly improved and strength.
ened as a preacher since the days of his
early ministry here. We do not make
this comparison TO reflect on his former
ministry at all, but mention it simply
to show that he has grown according to
the teachings of the scripture. His min.
istry is attended by good congregations,
with the best of attention, and the church
was really fortunate in securing his
services
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

T.. j. Hankla, of the Fifth Avenue no
tel, has been visiting here few days, and
returned TO Topeka this morning.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

Uncle Sans Nerve and Bone Liniment is q
healing balm for every wound on man or
beast. Sold by all druggists.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

Call on Mrs. L. E. Spicer for instruc-
tions in vocal or instrumental music,
corner of 9th and Mechanic street.
Lessons given at the homes of pupils if
desired. BCd6Gt2-W7tf.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16
A gentleman who has been ira

A gentleman who has been travelling
around the state, looking for business
location, writes to Adam Mohler as fol-
lows:
81 have been running around Southern
Kansas since l saw you, and have been
benefited in health by my rambles, but
in going through the country / cannot
say that l have seen any place l like
better than Emporia Your town is
favorably spoken of all through this sec
ton. A. j. KEYM
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

We are indebted to Mr.. E. C.. Edwards,
the assessor, for the following abstract of
the assessment of personal property in
the township of Agnes City for the year
1879:
Assessed Val
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

NOW that life insurance is so uncertain you
had better use Eilert's Daylight Liver Pills,
good health will follow.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

MONEY TO LoAN-on improved real
estate security. Terms reasonable. Ap-
ply to FIN. Shaw & Co., Emporia, Kan
sas. Office with Holmes & Holden.
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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

The Peabody Gazette says Rev. G. w.
Pye has been appointed pastor of the NJ.
T.. church III that city.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

Neck ties and silk handkerchief, STALL
styles" just received at G. P. JONES Cos.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

Phil. Heilman has sold his fine trotting
horse to Mr. Kern, of Eureka, for $50.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

Don't forget, when you want some
thingcomforting. that French's ice cream
saloon is the place TO go for il.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

i have good heavy draft horses, brood
mares and driving horses for sale cheap.
LD1S2&w1Sm1 I'D. Fox.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

The city council likes to read daily
paper, after all. Venerable men, we sa-
loot YOU Fair rates, or nothing.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16
FINE-James Smiths Imperial cigars.

Don't fail to call and examine the stock oil
Table Cutlery at 43-tf j. ID. DAvIsoN's.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

For delicate shades of mixed paints, white
lead. oils, and window glass, go to
NORTH q RYDRR'6
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

The narrow gauge track is completed
n mile south of Eagle creek.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

Post master Wor1en, of Lawrence,
was in town Tuesday.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

SCOTT & LYNN.-The card of the law
firm of Scott & Lynn, successors to Rug
giles, Scott & Lynn, will be found in to-
days paper. 1t is hardly necessary for
the NEWS to say word of commenda-
ton for these gentlemen. They have
lived here for several years and have
been associated with the late Judge
Ruggles in the law business most of the
time of their residence with us, and are
widely and favorably known. They are
studious, industrious and able lawyers
and square, dealing gentlemen, and will
use every proper effort to see that the
interests of the old clients of the firm,
as well as new ones who may favor them
with business, shall be properly attend
ed to. We wish them success.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

An honest indifference 70 many prevailing
eomniaints Is the result OF usifg DR. Bulls
Baltimore Pills. For sale by al druggists.
Price . cents. Wool.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

The Cottonwood bottom road is being
macadamized.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

We hear of the chinch bug in some
Quarters
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

There will be no service in st. Andrews
church next Sunday. The rector will
officiate at Council Grove
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

GLAsswARE-The most complete stock of
Glassware in town at j. ID. DAvIsoR's.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

GREAT SNAKEsl-Paul Beck, who
moves his blacksmith along to keep up
with the progress of the narrow gauge,
and has it now located in Dead Mans
Hollow, eighteen miles south of this
city and two miles this side of Madison,
killed two very long snakes there a few
days ago, and has brought the carcasses
here, skinned them and stuffed the skins.
He discovered the snakes, and with an
other man who was present, attacked
and killed them with clubs and stones,
the reptiles rearing their heads four or
five feet high and trying to bite. They
are supposed to be racers" and are a
dirty brown and yellow color, in spots.
One measures 8 feet in length, the other
is feet 10 inches. Neither is more than
six inches in circumference. A snake
tanner who is here, says he would have
given 800 for them if brought to him
alive.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

Major T. j. Anderson, now of Denver
called Wednesday.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

For stationery, Blank books, pocket cut
tlery, pOcket-bo books ane lamps, go to
NORTH RYDER's
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

For rent after May &c, '79-store room
now occupied by Hobbs s. Scott as a bill
lizard hall. Dry goods preferred. Will
arrange rooms to suit tenant.
Wifi GILLETT s. FORDE.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

w. T. Soden is going 70 raise his mill
four feet and half from the present
foundation, so as to get it beyond the
reach of high water, and add another
story to its height. He will also put in
four new sets of burrs, and considerable
new and improved machinery. max
ing it equal to any mill in the state.
The repairs, as will be seen by a notice
from Mr.. SOden, will begin about May
%, when grinding will stop until they
are completed.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16
EyerybodY's Business.

Female complaints should be cured, as they
often can be, by a few doses of Ayers Sarsa.
PariIla. w2O&21.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance
Co. of England, assets $2s.OOO,O GOO. surplus &c.
100000, insure against loss or damage by fire.
Policies isiued at current rates.
A. N. HANNA, Agent.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

If you want Prosecution neatly and care
fully compounded, go to NORTH& RYDER's.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

CULTIvATOR-For sale cheap, or will
be traded for stock. NJ A. COPPoCK.
d149RCt2w 2Ot2*
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

1t looks as if Rural street was to be
the boss.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

The town was full of people Saturday.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

A great many city lots changing hands.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16
w20Bct2.

Go to the Post Office Drug Store for
your lubricating oils. w2OBctf.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

STRAYED.-From Dow creek, near p
B. Maxson's, April 2Sth, a light gray
mare, about IA hands high, slim built
four years old, branded with hash knife,
or HID. connected, with the d. under H.
A liberal reward will be paid for infor-
nation leading to her recovery.
w. d. FOssETT.
Emporia, May 10, 1879.
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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

Wall paper very cheap at Fox s. Co.'S
Largest assortment. Ld132w1sm1
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

To SCHOOL OFFIcERs.-Call and see
samples of the listing erasers at Miss
Plumb's book store. ]. H. Hill, agent.
d1A0ff uvItff
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

For choice perfumeries, fine soaps and full
line of brushes, go to NORTH & RYDRR's.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

For SALE.-I have for sale at my farm
one thousand good straight posts, and
also large amount of native lumber.
S. L. RUGGLEs,
Administrative of tho estate of r NJ
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

Lard oil, castor oil and engine oil at,
at the Post Office Drug Store wBC2Otf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

Adam had no mother in la w, and children
have no worms that use DIR. Jaques' German
Worm Cakes. Try them.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

QUEENswARE.-WOOd i Bay have
added choice assortment of queens
ware and glassware to their grocery, and
invite all who have anything in the cook
cry line to purchase, to inspect their
stock. The designs are of the latest and
best styles, and they believe the goods
will give excellent satisfaction. Wood
& Bay have also got in fine lot of staple
groceries, and labor continuously to keep
their stock up full and fresh. They car
ry five brands of flour, and try to give
customers a good assortment of goods
in every way to choose from. Their
store is equal tn the best, and we take
pleasure in advising our readers to give
it trial
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

For Lone Star Oil, the family safeguard. go
to NORTH 4 RYpKR'S
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16
ASK for James Smiths Imperial cigars.

Call and see those beautiful quilted Satin
skirts at NEwMAR's
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

HEADQUARTERs-For Queensware, Glass
ware, and Table Cutlery, at
43-tf j p. DAyISON'S.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

A CARD.-TO all who are suffering from the
errors and indiscretions of youth, nervous
weakness, early decay, loss of manhood. &C.,
will send a recipe that will cure you, FREE
Or CHARGE. This great remedy was dis
covered by a missionary in South America.
Send elf-addressed envelope to Rev 10
seph T. Inman, Station d. New York City.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

LOcATED.-The county commissioners
have located the Pike township bridge
at Lockerman's ford. There was strong
influence also in favor of Patty's mill,
and of course a number of people had
10 be disappointed which ever location
was decided upon. The commissioners
heard both sides and deliberated care
fully before coming to decision. The
bridge is to be erected this season, and
will prove great public accOmmOda-
ton in either locality.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

New ENTERPRIsE.-Mr G. j. Feist
will open an ice cream and confectionery
establishment in Jones' new building,
next to J. A. Hemsteger's clothing store,
on or about June Is. He will occupy
the first floor, which will be fitted up ex-
pressly to accommodate this business.
We expect that Mr.. Feist will have q
first-class place in every respect. He has
had considerable experience in this line
Of business, and can cOncOct ice-cream
that will be in immense demand.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-16

wish To correct the statement of Mr..
Fox in Mondays NEWS, regarding the
introduction of the Independent sixth
reader into our city schools. This book
was introduced before Mr.. Davis came
to EmpOria, during Mr.. Mllliken's ad-
minlstration. A class was to be promo
ted and another book became a necessi
ty. AS there was no choice permitted,
of course that reader was adopted, though
under the protest of both teacher and
superintendent. know whereof speak,
AS it was my own class that made the
change. MARY J. WATSON.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-09-06
SUCCESSFUL
WHEAT CROWN

II asked to dne successful wheat growing should describe
To accomplish this good
yield hacrop
The for
with
of the fertilizer be applied Here
good results No fertilizer that does well and will
all the requirements.
An experience of the and
mercial manures has convinced that least portion of the
applied to wheat should prepared that
ing noriment to the growing plant Delay here
Should the Fall be dry and the Winter cold
fertilizer Bone growing
is not properly fed and in the Spring weak and s
chance for slender harvest We believe this
experience during the
With
phae s. c. Rock being applied side Ground Bone
in of
Whatever the
Bone and Supephosphate believe be
the wisdom of applying few hundred pounds good SuperIhospae
and possible putting it with drill 1t work giving
the plant good thrifty growth and does fertilizer
place the beyond the connnceof the weather Wheat
if given fair chance other respects seldom fails yield
be o unfayorabc
There prejudice those
SuIcplate That the effect of
if holds the which applied
the
by
In this connection refer John
detrimental Farm West Grove Pa the
different fertilizers during rotation of four years
The fertilizers applied only the crop
equal of $500 for this and the three succeeding crops