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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

The Chicago Times, which is not Re-
publican paper to any extent, continues
to make aggravating remarks to the
Greenbackers, like this: The ignorant
negro's dream of forty acrfs and q mule"
is laughable when circumstances do not
render it pathetic ; but there is nothing
better than exasperating and utterly
disgusting imbecility in the white mans
Imagination that the free coinage of a
mine owners silver or the free printing
of government paper, will make money
plenty in the pockets of msn who>are
too lazy to earn it, and have nothing to
give in exchange for it.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22
FACTS AND FIGURES.

The ouartarlv renort If the State
Board Of Aericuiture has inst hen nnh.
lished. It embodies the oficisl retnrn,
| of the township assessors for the ve.r
ending March 3lst last. The sres in
winter wheat Aggregates IO0. 297. SOS
acres, which is an increase of 228.lO4
acres over 1873. During the last three
years, the area in winter wheat has in.
creased over 100 per cent.
The area in spring wheat is over 412,.
139 acres.
The area in corn 1895, O7O acres an
increase of 589, 588 acres over 1879. and
of 60 per cent. during the past three
years.
The area in oats is 57s, 1882 acres /; in
potatoes, 5000 acres; in fax, 69, 1888
acres, and in castor beans, 68,179 acres.
The area in tame grasses, clover, mil
let, timothy and blue grass, aggregates
139, 976 acres. and in meadow and past
ure, 484, O19 acres.
The total AREA in all farm crops aggre-
gates 7,756, l3O acres, an increase during
the past year OF ,zl8, 4OS acres
The winter wheat is unusually fine
this season, and the crop promises the
largest yield ever known in the State.
The live stock reports show an increase
during the past three years OF ffty-one
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

To-day the sovereignty of the people
and the right of self-government is in
more imminent peril from Grantism and
The tbird-termers than they eyer were
from secession or the higher.law party
X. C. ?sMes. >,
Men yho have any memory will re-
member the dark days o. lS6l-5, and
win hardly agree with the extract above
given.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

State Treasurer Francis has prepared
bis report for the State Superintendent
of the amount of school moneys subject
to distribution at the second semi-annual
dividend, said amount being $3.50, 1853. 49,
The law requires this report to be made
on the 10Th Of August. It will b hand
ed to the Superintendent this morning,
and the apportionment be made to-day.
This exceeds any former dividend BY
about 81, 900. This makes $1.36 to each
child in the State between 5 and q,
during the year 1879.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22
lola Grain Market.
Communicated.

Mark Twain, in telling how he fell
over the Horse Shoe Falls, at Niagara,
and was tossed about in the whirlpool
below, concludes by saying:
81 am hurt all over, but cannot tell
the full extent yet, because the doctor is
not done taking the inventory. He will
make out my manifest this evening.
However, thus far, he thinks only six Of
my wounds are fatal. Thus I escaped.
I am now lying in . critical condition.
At least, am lying, anyway-critical or
not critical"
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

W. H. Slavens and family were over from lola
last week. Will has many warm friends in this
county who are greatly pleased with the marked
success he is meeting IN his profession. 1t was at
his instigation ye editor was induced to made
Woodson county his home, coming here to take
charge Of the Neosho Falls Advertiser, Of which
Mr. Slavens was editor and proprietor. Will has
fallen from grace since then, having dropped the
editorial tripod and taken up Blackstone, Chitty
and Coke, but we shall always think kindly of
him just the same.-Ydfes Center Nescs.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

The Neosho Falls fair will be the most success
full agricultural exhibition ever held on Kansas
soil, and the attendance will tax the capacity OF
the town to such an extent as to make it very
disagrecable to visitors, unless extraordinary
preparations are made to entertain their guests
Kansas Cify Journal.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

The horse Edwin Forrest, owned by
AIR. Bonner, recently trottcd mile in
.2:lla-the fastest time ever made. 1t
was on Mr.. Bonner's private track. how
ever, SO the performance cannot 60 on
REGARD. But there is no doubt about the
time. Anumber of persons were present.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

The people of Jewell city want a news
paper. and will give live, newsy paper
q good support. No other need apply.
Those papers which are set up with shoe
pegs. linked with putty balls and printed
on cheese presses, are detriment to any
town.-Atchison Champion.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

Hon. A. S. Riggs has so fully recover
ed from the effect of his injuries that
scarcely q resulting Inconvenience or
pain remains. His shoulder is slightly
painful at times, but his backbone and
brains (the most important parts) are as
vigorous a. ever--LaCrence Standard.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

M1RAMTO s6O6O A YEAR, or o to 90 Q day
0uIuNII lin your own locality. No risk. WON
2UIuM| EN- do - well - men. Many make
U8OVOm0re than the amount stated above.
No one can fail to make money Esst. Any o1e
can do the work You can make from 50 cts 70
81 an hour by devoting your evenings and spare
time to the business. Il costs nothing 70 Try TIE
ever of5ered before. Business pleasant and
strictly honorable Reader, ifyou want to know
al about the best paying business before the
Won fnil particulars and private terms free; SAM
ples worth 45 also free; you can then meke up
YOUR mind for yourself. Address GEORGE
STINSON co. Portland, Maine.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

WOodsOn county has furnished two county at
torneys for Allen county and one for Cofrey
The latter county might also have had two if the
people there had had better appreciation Of
merit. Woodson also claims the proud distinction
of being the first Kansas home Of the present
Attorney General of the State, Hon. Willard
Davis. Send in your orders at once.-Yafes Gen.
ter Nesps
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

The thirteenth annual meeting OF
the Kansas State Horticultural
Society will be held at the city of Hol.
ton, Jackson county, December 16, II
ard Is, 1S79-Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday. The free hospitality of the
citizens of that city has been kindly of.
fered to all in attendance from abroad,
and hearty welcome will be given. 1t
is expected that the railway companies
will grant the usual reduction in fare.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

London dispatches are very contradic-
tory as to Germany's intention relative
to the coinage question. One says it is
understood that the government is max
ing careful inquiries into certain facts in
view of the coming decision, as to the
proposed re-introduciou of bi-metalic
standard.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

Our national banking system is by no
means perfect, bnt in the matter of Civ
ing security IA note holders it is beyond
criticism. This PECULIARLY seems all the
more pleasant when We learn that bills
on the Exchange Bank Of Montreal are
now selling at % per cent. discount.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

The new railroad law of Iowa allows
those railroads in that State which earn
1000 mile per year to charge three
cents mile for passenger fares; those
earning between 5000 and $4,000 per
mile, three and half cents, and those
earning less than 5000 mile, four
nonfs
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

Whenever man attempts to answer q
newspaper criticism he thinks he must
take about-ten times the space that was
used in the criticism. Hundreds of news.
paper articles are daily consigned to the
wastebasket because they are 60 verbose
a to disgust the editor at glance.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

County Clerk Slower, Of Allen county, pre-
scented the County Superintendent with an ex-
cellent map of Woodson county of his own
draughting. 1t is a correct one, showing NUM-
cipal township lines, location Of villages,
streams. etc, and reflects credit upon the author.
The thanks of Superintendent and teachers are
extended. Wo0dson COuntv Post.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

The WaKeeney Kansas Leader, vol
,umne one, number one, comes to our
Office asking an exchange. A very few
years ago Trego county was portion of
the Great American Desert, and now
supports two bright looking newspapers.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

The laws passed last winter by the
Missouri Legislature regarding lotteries
and gambling, went into effect in st.
Louis Monday. The laws are very strict,
and are to be enforced to the very letter.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

ffdr1ers Weekly joins the stalwarts,
and, commenting ON recent occurrences
in the South, says: snow. if exposing
and opposing this fragrant. foscible. and
confessed attempt at usurpatiou is shnk-
ing the bloody shirt, the blos'dy shirt has
become the banner of American liberty.
and he who does not wave it is con-
temptible coward"
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22
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nrFor particulars about the book, success Of
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n D. THOMPSON Z Co., Pubs, st. Louis, No.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

Fhe trial of the Kemper county bull
.dozers who assassinated three members of
The Chisolm family is set for Sept. L.
Mrs. Chisoim and her one remaining son
will be present and give their testimony.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

Col. Jones, Nelson Acers and james Simpson,
three of the lively Democrats Of lola, were in
the city last Saturday feeling the pulse Of the
unterriiied in this locality. They went home
feeling that while the party was small, it was
also healthy Inter State.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

Nellie Grant SaratOris will be pleased
when she reads the eulogistic articles in
the daily pspess ip regard TO Ter reported
death
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22
Road Notice.
QUINCY A. WHITMAN ct aI.)
nC Y AESNS

ALLEN County. SIS
The State of Kansas to whom it may concern:
Whereas, application has been made by petit
ton to the Board Of County Commissioners Of
said county, for locating county road, a. fol-
lows, t0-wit:
Commencing ut northeast corner of section 3
in town -, range 81, thence running west to
north west corner Of section 8, in township q,
range II To be located o near as practicable on
section lines.
And whereas, z. j. Wisner, L. Edmundson
and JnO. Mcdonald viewers, and &. Dewitt
county surveyor Of said county, have been
ordered by said County Commissioners to view,
survey and locate said road.
Therefore, you are hereby notified that said
viewers and surveyor will proceed. ON the 9Th
day OfSeptember 1879, at 10 clock .. m, 1t the
place Of beginning of said road, to view,
survey and locate said road, and perform what
sOevcr other duties IS are required Of them by
law; and unless you then ale written spplica-
ton with said viewers, giving . description Of
the premises on which you claim damages or
compensation, your application for the same
will be barred.
Witness my hand ct my Office in lola, in said
county, this 9th day Of August A. d., 1873.
T. s. SLOWER,
County Clerk.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

The outrage in imprisoning Col. Bar
1ett, naturalized American citizen by
the Cuban authorities, is to be investisa-
ted and reparatiOn demanded.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

F. w. Spalding, city clerk of Leaven-
worth has absconded with about $4,000
of the city funds. His bondsmen are
good for the amount.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

Wednesdays dailies report one of the
most destructive storms that has been
experienced for years along the Atlantic
coast,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

Nellie Grant Saratoris, who was re-
ported dead the fore part of the week, is
alive. 1t was another member of the
family that died.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

m00 \ WEEK in your own town, and no
VkA capital risked. You can give the business
sAuUui trial without expense. The best OppOr-
SO4Dmnity ever offered for those willing to
work. You should try nothing else until you see
for yourself what you can do ut the business We
offer. No room to explain here. You can de-
vote all your time or only your spare time to the
business, and make great pay for every hour that
you work. Women make as much as men.
Send for special private terms and particulars,
which We mail free. s. Outfit free Don't COM
plain Of hard times while you have such chance.
Address II. HALLETT & CO., Portland, Maine
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

Judge Talcott dropped in to SEE us on Friday
last lie will be candidate for reelection to the
Office of District Judge this FALL and from present
appearances will have but little opposition from
Republican sources -Chdnufe Times.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

Mrs. Theo. johnson is visiting in lola this
week. Buster declined to accompany his mann
ma because grandpa Tozer would poke medi-
cine ut him. ''-Neodesha Free Press.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

The cars are now running from Paola
to Ossawatomie. The old town is once
more on its feet.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

Albert Hodgson declares himself in this issue
candidate for reelection TO the Office of Sheriff.
His record as an officer is fair, and he has many
warm friends -Iafer-Sf1fe.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

The school census of Topeka just taken
shows population of 3,67s between the
ages of five and twenty one years.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

BY the request Of friends, announce myself
q candidate for the Office of Register Deeds, sub
iect to the Republican County Convention
M ID. STOUT.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

Lyndon, Usage county wants new
paper. There is none published at that
place now.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

10 the voters Of Allen county:-I most res
pectfulfy announce myself as candidate for the
once of sheriff, subject to the Republican con-
yention j. l.. WOODlN.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

am a Candidate for Sheriff Of Allen county,
subject to the Republican County convention
j. ID. SIMS.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

am candidate for reelection TO the Office OF
Register of Deeds of Allen county, subject to
the Republican County Convention.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

Minnesota's wheat crop for this year
is estimated at IS, OO0, 900 bushels
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

4 am q candidate for election to the Office OF
sheriff of Allen county. eo~-
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

1 am candidate for the Office of County Treas
urer ut the ensuing election, subject to the ne
publican Convention. WIN. MCCLOkE.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

Ma1nA MONTH guaranteed. sl9 . day ut
VzvuN home made BY the industrious. Capital
91UIn not required; we will start you. Men,
UO4Owomen, boys and girls make money
faster ct work for us than at anything else. The
work il light and pleasant, and such ~ anyone
can 70 right ut. Those who are wise who see
this notice will send us their address 1t once and
see for themselves. Costly outfit and terms
free Now IL the time. Those already at work
are laying up large sums Of money. Address
TRUE Co., Augusta, Maine.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

New Corn.

The first new corn ground at the lola
mills each year since 1875 was ground At
the following dates: August 21st, 1875;
August 18th, 1876 September LIST. 1876 /;
August oath, 1873; and August 10th, 1879.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22
Notice For Publication.

LAND OFFICE AT INDEPExDExCE
Kansas, August 4th. 1879.
Notice is hereby given thHt the following
named settler has fled notice Of his intention TO
make final proof in support Of his claim, and
secure hnal entry thereof at the expiration Of
thirty days from the date Of this notice. viz: Joel
p. Hayes, of lola, Kansas, for the east half Of
southeast quarter of Section %, Township -,
south OF range IL east, and names the following
rs his witnesses, viz: G. j. Eldridge, Of lola,
and J. ID. Crabb, Of NeOshO Falls.
n. J. SALTER, Register.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22
Notice for Publication.

LAND OFFICE, AT INDEPENDENCE,
kansas, July p, lss3.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has liled notice of his intention tn
make final proof in support Of his claim, and
secure final entry thereof ut the expiration of
thirty days from fhe date Of this notice, viz:
William Palmer, Of Geneva, Allen county,
for the northwest quarter of Section y, Town
ship ., south of Range Is east, and names the
following rs his witnesses, viz: Martin GarInan,
of Geneva, and John Palmer Of Geneva and Jas
Mack of Geneva. NJ. j. SALTER,
52-sw Register.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

SIN q candidate for the nomination by the
Republican County Convention for the once Oh
County Clerk. T. $ SToNEh.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

The Topeka Com,mnpealxh is to have
} building Of its own.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

Sheriff. Sale.
STATE OF KANSAS, (ss
ALLEN COUNTY.
In the District Court Of the Seventh judicial
District sitting in and for Allen County, State
of Kansas:
j. r. You've, Plaintiff,
vs..
d. C. BRUBAKKR, ct a. Defendants.
By virtue of an order Of sale in the shove en-
titled cause to me directed and delivered, issued
out Of the District Court Of the Seventh Judicial
District, State Of Kansas, sitting in and for
Allen county in said state, will on
Tuesday, September 10th A. D. 1879.
at one O'Clock p m. Of said day, ut the front
door Of the court house. in the city Of lola, Allen
county, Kansas, offer for sale and sell to the
highest bidder for cash IN hand the following
described real estate to-wit:
The north west quarter Of section thifty-tWo
in township twenty -four south ofrnnge eighteen
east in Allen county, Kansas.
Appraised ct $500. Said lands and tenements
to be sold to satisfy said order Of sale.
ALBERT HOD0SON,
Sheriff Of Allen County, Kansas.
sheri6s OAce, lola, Kans.. August 1Sth, 1eU.
j. C. MUkRAY and JOIN PAxDoN RlAandes
Attorneys.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22
rs. Ramsey is reported very sick this

Mrs. Ramsey is reported very sick this
week.
Mr.. A. NJ. Fox, recently from Ere.
donna, is building a nice house just
north of the NJ. E. church.
A few weeks ago the Interstate could
not say too many favorable things of Mr..
Fast now it sails in on the other tack.
Why ? Because Mr.. Fast has announced
himselfa candidate before the Republi-
can convention.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22
M O N e Y

TO LOAN AT LEGAL RATES No more
'fuSury." Persons wanting to borrow money
on from one to twenty years time can be accom-
Odated at this Office ut from four TO twelve
per cent. interest, owing to the time and cOudi-
tiOns the borrower chooses. We also have funds
to loan ON long time and low rates on good build
ingS and are prepared to advance money in in
stallments on buildings in course reconstruction.
We are also able to procure funds on long time
and low rates on church property. Call on or
address GEO. a. BOWLUS,
General Manager
NeOshO Valley Land Agency, lola, Kansas
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22
NEW BOOT & SHOE SHOP.

To next door to printing ONCE, south side
public Square, lola, kansas.
Pegged boots for five, six, seven and eight dol
lars Sewed boots from nine to twelve dollars.
All work guaranteed. Give me . call.
w NAMENDORF.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-08-22

Attest: R. B. srsvrxsox. City Clerk.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-02-01
sPRAREvaLLE HAPPENINGS

The Sheriff7s sale m o. Tyler & Co. 5
store Is still being continued 1t is EST,
mated that the proceeds will nearly
amount to 5000.
Mr. Tasset comme,ioed to haul oil the
lumber for the Catholic church. in Winds
horst. from heIe on Monday. with several
teams.
The great efforts Of some OF oar tens
pefance advocates do not seem Ia amount
to much. \ good many OF the bows who
signed the pledge are Only making fun OF
The thing.
W. V. Johnston the railroad land agent
at this place. has been dismissed from the
employ of the company for irregularities
in his business transactions. a new agent
will take his place on February 1st.
Major II. b. Van Vo6rhis has gone to
Cimarron to survey tract OF land for
several new settlers.
). Z. Van Voorhis has rendered his
resignation as Justice of the Peace. but
his successor has not vet been appointed.
Mr.. L. N. Ferrier intends 20 erect a
building by he side Of his drug store. 10 be
occupied as store for general merchants
disc.
-Dr. 4. Il. Hairs has sniieled severely
from the effects Of the explosion. bu. be
is now re>conyalescent and every body IS
glad TO see him again.
Some efforts are made los the business
men of the town 10 induce an enterpris-
ing party to erect Touring mill and elc-
vator III this town. petition was cir
cculaied TO W. G.. Dickinson to donate a
building lot for this purpose.
al: the jurymen from this end of the
county seem to have improved their opin-
ion about Dodge CRY. and are expressing
themselves Hnhesitaungiy to that effect.
The portly Deputy Sheriff. Depuy.
sold out on Saturday the goOcs and cha.>
tells in the saloon formerly held BE- Henry
Bradley. 1t is now asserted thaJ the firm
OF Spen2ler Bros. Kansas City. hold
mortgage on the goods. winch was gwen
by A. Butt and property recorded in Dodge
City. Buzz had purchased the business
SOME time ago, of Bradley.