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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

MARRIED.-At Dunlap, Kansas. Tues
day evening, September rs, by Rev. G.
w. Gullett, B. s., Mr.. Jacob H. Ryman
and Nina Basten. The brides parents
know how to be cordial. The company
was select and the supper elegant. AS
we looked over our hosts broad acres and
ut our pleasant surroundings we wished
our friends "back east" who think that
Kansas is a wilderness inhabited by a
class of people but one remove from the
aborigines, could have seen us and their
mistake at the same time.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

Mr.. Russell was in our town this week,
supplying our grocers with stock of
the Great Western yeas: cake, manufac-
tured at Abilene, Kansas. A test of its
merits is all the proprietors ask for it.
as it will commend itself.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

Stoves took sudden fall Tuesday at
Burners. AS he was raising a lot of
stuves to the second story of his build
ing the elevator got caught in some way,
tipped over and three stoves were
smashed 10 Dlocps
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

We have had frequent occasion to OBJ
serve the difference in cooking-stoves:
nothing is used so constantly, or requires
more care in its selection. The
justly celebrated 'Favurite" meets all
requirements. See that you get the gen.
ninn XHSt1
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19
Notice.,

Bids will be received for the pointing of
school house in district No 81, Lyon county.
platform in front of said housL. Bids will
close by the 18th of September. Full partic-
ulars given upon application to the district
clerk. Reserving the right to reject any or
all bids. W37t2 j. Il. SUTTON. Clerk
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

The sale of stock heretofore announced
by hand bills, at my place, on Duck
creek, 1411E miles northeast Of Emporia,
on Sept. gath, has been indefinitely post
poned. L. b. ASpREws.
September II, 1879. wt1*
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day
of September, 1879, letters of administration
were issued to the undersigned by the Pro-
bate court OF Lyon county, Kansas, as admin
istrator of the estate of James Hobbs de-
ceased. EPHRAIM BROWN,
W31t3 Administrator
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

The committee which made up the
immense list Of vice presidents of the
coming Old Settlers meeting, omitted
the name of one of the Oldest and best
known settlers in the state, Charles II.
Wilmington, of Alien, Lyon county
Emporia News.
That is true. Bring him up and he
shall have a seat on the stage, all the
same. The committee did their best,
but they left off good many old settlers
who were entitled to go on.-Lawrence
journal
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

Mr.. A. w. Beecher with his family,
of Lima, Indiana, has been visiting here
for some weeks with Mr.. T. ]. Atcheson,
his brother-in. law, and went home this
morning, Mr.. Beecher is leading mer-
chant of Lima, and Is favorabiy impress
ed with this section of Kansas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

Oh. Russell, who made very strong
canvass before the people two years ago,
is announced a candidate for the Republi-
can nomination for Register of Deeds.
He is well qualified for the position, and
has large number of friends who will
work for his nomination and election.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

Topeka will begin the free delivery
system, with five letter carriers, October
LIST. There were 1OS applications for
those pedestrian positions, and postmas-
ter King found the work of refusing 1913
II very onerous duty. The salary is
$3.50. which is good pay for these times.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

SITUATION on a FARM.-Wanted by an
experienced, able-bodied, reliable man,
with small family. Farm near school
and church preferred. Address
w37t2* r. TRIMBLE, Reading, Ia.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

The lumber dealers of EmpOria will
close business on Friday from 10 H. IN.
to 5 p. IN. for the purpose of attending
the fair. Every business house in the
city ought to follow this example.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

Cesar covered his bald head and gray hair
with laurel crown. Ayers Hair Visor
covers gray heads with the still more vel
come locks of youtk- ws7&3s
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

SHocKING.-Last Thursday, during a
rain. stroke of lightning struck shock
OF corn in the field of \. w. Bugga, near
the head of Phenis creek, and burned
the shock up.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

Stock RANCH WANTED. = Chance
wanted to winter cattle or sheep, with
buildings, within four miles
of Emporia. Apply at law office of
Mills, Hunton s. Mills, or to d. r.
Brewer, P. o. box 90. w36t4*
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

TIMBER.-Parties having timber tracts
OF from ten TO sixty acres may find Gus
toner by calling on US at once.
w:S3tf- SToTLER s. GRAHAM.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

NEW YORK sHoPPIxG.-Hayiae formed
~ connection with the Lamar Purchasing
Agency, viii give personal supervision e
the answering Of letters OF inquiry and for.
warding OF samples, Purchases made with
taste and discretion, and NO charges made foI
inquiries from or forwarding sara-
pies for subscribers TO the EmpoHia NRwe.
LUCY CARTER
I .AMAH PURCHASING AGENCY-Es.
~ tablished. Reliable send for eireuiar
Address, MRS. ELLEN LAMAR.
81 Broadway (drst foor1,
d5ln. New York City.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

COL J. w. Forney attended the old set
Tiers meeting at Bismarck grove, and
Wednesday evening he lectured in
Topeka on "Some of the Public Men of
America | best Know"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

LOOK HERE!-Do you want to bor-
row money on ten years time, or less,
payable in installments, at fair rates !?
We can furnish it to you.
w37tf A. S. SMITH & Co.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

NoTICE.-The Chicago Lumber Co.
are now prepared to furnish both anthra-
cite and soft coal in quantities to suit
purchasers. Prices as low as the lowest.
d943tf-w36tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

WANTED-A good, industrious boy, to
learn the gunsmith trade. Apply to III
J. Piper, Emporia. w37tt
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

Judge J. !. Culver, who has been in
the banking business in Pontiac for sew
eral years and acted as one of the trus-
tees of the state reform school, has settled
at Emporia, Kansas, where he will en-
gage in Watseka Qll) Repub-
iirnn
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

Miss Amanda Boory, of Dow creek,
and her friend, Miss Kerstetter, of Wy
andotte, are visiting Mrs. Davenport,
and attending the fair.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

The knights Templar band are prac-
ticing the shocking Bird" as arranged
by Prof. Petite. 1t is one of the finest
things we have ever listened to.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

Bromoline is the greatest blood puri-
fer known, curing all skin diseases
promptly, and effieetually. Try a bottle
of it. Sold by North & Ryder.
w3St1-d256t6
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

SHEEP FoR SALE-R. T. Snediker &
Bro. have Merino rams and ewes for
sale. Hartford, Kans. w36t6
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

Mr. r. C. Wiggam, of the Trade Palace
returned Saturday from New York, and
will open AN immense line of novelties
in few days.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

Two MoRE.-There are two more can
didates announced IN to-day's paper,
to-wlt: S. NJ. Wheeler, of Fremont,
for commissioner, in the Americas DIS
trict, and III. p. Perkins, of the same
township, for register. THE News has
always urged the selection of the best
men in the country for commissioner,
and it believes Mr.. Wheeler to be one of
that kind. He is an old resident, is in
telligent and well posted as to the best
interests of the county, and would un
doubleday make good guardian of the
county's interests. Mr.. Perkins is also
an old and well-known resident of this
county. He had the misfortune, some
years ago, to lose one of his legs. He has
hosts of friends who will press his
claims.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

No. Galveston sale. Inquire of
G. E. Worcester, cor. 9TH and Congress
street, Emporia, Kansas. bc37w2t
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

For stationery. Blank books. pocket cut
tlery, pocket books ane lamps. go to
NORTH & RYDE2'S
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

Febrina is certain specific for fever
and aguc. Try H. Sold by North &
Ryder. w3St1-d256t6
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

For choice periumeries, fine soaps and full
line OF brushes. go to NORTH & RYDER,s.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19
= Pensions and bounties obtained by C.
B. Bachelor w27ff

SOME CHOICE LocATIoNs-between
south avenue, Emporia, and the Cotton.
wood, on the west side of Commercial
street; high, well drained, with good
soil, good water and good title are for
sale; also cheap lots on Copley's add.
ton. Address
Mrs. E. D. McCoLLoM,
w29mo6 Council Grove, Kansas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19
FINE-James Smiths Imperial cigars

Neck ties and silk handkerchiefs, 'Ian
Styles" just received at G.P JONES & Co.'S.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

Tom Cavanaugh, for four years Secre-
tary of state, and one of the best officers
Kansas ever had, reported this week.
He is in attendance upon the Fair with
his herd of Herefords.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

The three fine squashes at Thomas &
Jones weigh IS, 80 and 93 pounds, res
pectivcly.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

Rev. Mr.. Burrows breaches at Council
Grove next Sunday morning and in the
evening in line SwartZ school house.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19
Ask for James Smiths Imperial cigars.

For Lone Star Oil, the family safeguard, go
to NORTH RYDKR's
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

Mrs. &. II. North, who has been spend
ing :he summer in Colorado, returned
Monday.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

Captain Heritage, of the Emporia Ma
iional, returned from the east Sunday.
He had been gone about a month.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

Mrs. Stotler and Miss Murdoch went
Saturday evening to visit their brothers
at Wichita.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

For delicate shades of mixed paints, white
lead. oils, and window glass. go to
NORTH RYDRR's
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

A painter named Slower, got his head
"stove in" by colored individual, in
front of the Emporia national bank last
Tuesday night. Two ugly cuts were in
his head.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

Mr. Graham, of THE NEWS went to
Colorado Tuesday, 10 be gone two or
three weeks
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

Stone, OF ST. Loais, Is on our Far
ground with his museum.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

ireland has some Kansas apples which
are monsters.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

We noticed DIR. II. p. Hood, Of New
ton, in the city Monday.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

Mr. Z. Harlan, of Eureka, was in
the city Tuesday.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

The Fair, We learn, will be continued
ON Saturday.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

Advertised September 16.
Alderman. T. Keedy, Maggie
Brewer, Emily fCol.) Martin T. ID.
Cnrniegrey. j. W. Maxwell, Mrs j. NJ
Chalmers, Anna Martin, Theodore
Ghanis. 4. II. K. Malone. l.
Cameo. John II. Nicks. II. Nj.
Dempsey, X. ii. Phillips, James
Emmons, j.. Rubby, Frank
Fish, Ed. Roger, J. NJ.
Frost, Sam Rogers, Mrs. Lottie
Grover & Hail Robinson. Mrs. A NJ
Guntker, Jno. Stanley, Jno b
Hanei Spencer Strochecke, j. tt
Hine. Ed Smith, Salina 4. A
Henry, JAS. Smith, Isabel
Henderson. LIl,y Smith, Hiram
Hoeland, Charles Stewart. Nelson
Houston. j. Smith, VIM A
Holland, DIR. p Vaughn, Geo.
Hutton, Ed. Whittle, James
Jeakins. = j. Watkins. Jno.
Jones, j. ca tEol.) wilkins Ella
Kennedy, Albert n.
HELD FOR POSTAGE.
Geo StinsOn & Co., Portland. Me.
Isabella GelSton, Galena. III.
Geo W. Rhodes, w infield, Kans.
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If you want Prosecution neatly and care
fully compounded. go to NoRTH& RYDER's.
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HELD FoR DIRECTION.
Advertised September 16.


Mr. Pr. American, p o.
Bun envelope, no address: &c stamp on mp
per right hand corner.
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BARGAIN COLUMN.

NOTICE TO TREsPAssERs-All per-
sons shooting on the north half of the
southwest quarter %, II, II, are hereby
notified that they will be prosecuted to
the full extent of the law.
w3St1 THOMAS TYRREI.
A mine to trade for Kansas farm.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

The Episcopal Sunday school meets at
IL o'clock.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19
Eyerybody's Business.

MONEY To LoAN.-Wm Duguid, En-.
Doria, Kansas. wBc23tf.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19
LIST OF LETTERS
Advertised September 9th. 1879.

HELD FOR POSTAGE.
]. H. Rosenberg. Usage City, Kans
Mrs Iucian Harmon, jackson Sta Ind.
Joseph Mcdonald, Atehison, KS.
Mister Miller Brotty, Usage CITY, Kan.
Chas. B. Stiilman. Pulaski, N Y
Mr. Wilson Allen, Polo, III
Dir. W slder, Topeka, Klaus.
Mr.. w. Hampton, Latham, H.
JAS. Moore, Topeka, Kans.
Henry j. Walker. Cottonwood Falls, Es
Aagdalane Hawkins, Larned, Kas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

Doctor Cordley preached in Topeka
Sunday.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19
TIME TABLE.

Atchison, Topeka s Santa Fe.
Mail and Accommodation daily; others daily
except Sunday. Dodge City Express daily
except Monday.
GOING EAST.
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Arrival and Departure of Mails at Office.
Arrives Closes
A T. 4 s. Fast 5 90 p m 10 so .. m
West =. II rs a. m. 4 90 p m
81 North -. 300 q. m. 500 q m
Eureka and Madison :. IL 10 q. m. 400 D. m
Iyy-Leaves every Friday, q. m; arrives
every Saturday, D. m.
Bazaar. Plumb and Eads-Leaye every Satur-
day. .. m; arrive every SATURDAY, D. m
Post Office hours-From .. m. to 30 D. m !:
Sundays. from Y 30 to p. m. and from S 30
to 6 80 p m
Money order and registered letter depart
ment open from q m. to 5 p. m. daily,
except Sunday.
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Additional Locals on the Fourth Page.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

AAHAH8 O8IJ8 LWpUfI8 . DUuLHcfN.
Daily except Sunday.
caves. AIS p m Arrives. 10 80 a. m
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1879-07-24
MORTGAGE SALE.

Default having been made in the payment
of the sum of One Hundred and Four Dollars
and Thirty-five cents, ($1O4.35.) which is claim
ed to be due at the date of this notice upon q
by Peter Wendieng to VIM. P. French bearing
date the 20th day Of July A, D. 1878 and, with .
power of sale therein contained, duly recorded
the County Of Redwood and State of Minnesota,
O'Clock, A. M, in Book 2 Of Mortgages, on
page 81 which , said Mortgage was on the sat6
assigned by VIM. p. French to Hiram Small
for valuable consideration and said assign
ment was recorded in the Office of the Register
ia on the 18th day Of August 1878 at O'Clock
P. NJ. in Book 8 Of Mortgages on pager 622 and
623, and no action or proceeding having been
instituted, ct law or otherwise, to recover the
debt secured by said Mortgage, or any part
Now Therefore, notice is hereby given, That
by virtue OF the power OF sale contained In
said Mortgage, and pursuant to the Statute In
such case made and provided, the said Nor
tgage will be foreclosed by sale of the
premises described in and covered by said
quarter OF section Ten QO) in Township one
hundred and Nine 900 of Range thirty-seven
go containing eighty acres according to
State of Minnesota, With e the SereSitaSents
and appurtenances; which sale will be made
by the Sheriff of said Redwood County, at the
North door OF the Court House, In the village
Of Redwood Falls ir said County and state, or
the 30th day of August A. D. 1879, at 10 O'Clock
A. NJ, Of that day, at public vendue, to tn
highest bidder for cash, to pay said debt and
interest, and the taxes, ifany, on said premises
and Twenty dollars attorneys fees as stipu
lated In and by said Mortgage In case of fore
closure and the disbursements allowedby law
subject to redemI ton at any time within on
year from the day of sale, as provided by law
Dated, July 18th A. d. 1879.
| HIRAM SMALL,
N. e. POWELL, Assignee of Mortgage
Attorney
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Fruits of all kinds at
T.. J. Bunce's.
SundOWn Items.

Shutdown Items.
Schools are out, and teachers and
scholars are resting by hard labor indoors
and out.
We begin to think that we have had
our allottedshare of warm weather, mos.
quitocs etc.
The prairies look more as if they were
inhabited, as we can see hay and barley
stacks on every field.
People, hereabouts, keep sharp lookou,
for grasshoppers, hail-storms etc. as the
time of harvest draws nearer. Thus fal
we have escaped all storms of destruc.
ton, unless hot wind could be called such
a storm.
All farmers are busy emitting grain
some are nearly through.
Wheat has blighted some but there will
be good quality, although small in
quantity. Other grain, corn and potatoes
look splendid.
Our people are rejoicing that they have
the privilege of attending church every
Sabbath at Burnstown. Services at 0.3(
A. NJ. Sabbath School at H.
Hart Mills.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1879-07-24

Local News.
Mr.. Geo. Warner returned last Friday

Mr.. Geo. Warner returned last Friday
The Rev. s. NJ. Davis and family re-
turned last Friday evening.
NJ. NJ. Madigan, County Superintend-
ent of schools, was in Town on Tuesday.
Judge Baldwin started, the first of this
week, to Flandreau D. T. Will return
the latter part of the week.
The Episcopal sociable will be held
this evening at Mrs. Dunnington's. A
general invitation is extended.
Otto T. Cliff, resident of Yellow
Medicine County, about % years of age,
was drowned in the Yellow Medicine
river July 4th.
The County Board has been in session
this week as board of equalization.
All the members were present and they
adjourned yesterday.
Mr.. Thomas Kirk, principal of our
schools three years ago, has been in
in Town several days and will probably
become permanent resident.
An Icelander. living in Yellow Nedi.
icine County, about six miles east OF
Minneota, died last Thursday from drink
ing cold water when very warm.
Miss May Tenney started, on Monday,
to her fathers, in Lincoln County and
Miss Bell Tenney started, the same
morning, to her brothers at Wabasha.
The Rev. II. A. Dodge started yester.
day morning to St. Paul, to meet his
father and family, who are on trip to
the Lakes.
Mr.. Dodge will be absent next Sunday
and the Rev. J. NJ Thurston will preach in
the Presbyterian church in the morning
No evening services.
An insane man named Frank Laramie
was sent to St. Peter, by Judge Bowers thi:
week. DR.. Finn made the examination
He was brought here from Lambertor
but. we believe, had been in that vicinity
but short time Sheriff Whitemort
took him to St. Peter on Tuesday.
The work of harvesting is in full bias
this week The weather, since Monday
has been cool and pleasant, and, should
it continue favorable, harvesting will b'
quickly done. The crop is light on
and the quality of the grain will depend
largely on the kind of weather we hav'
for gathering it.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1879-07-24

Our personal appearance is matter in
which our friends and acquaintancesh have
a right to a choice whether we shall inflict
upon them an exterior uncared for and
nnattractivc, a countenance married by a
neglected grizzled beard. or a crown guilt
less Of covering, half covered, or matched
with white hairs, or whether we shall in
defence to our fellows. pay due regard to
our own persons, aud make the presenta-
BILE and acceptable in society. There are
many helps for those who desire to do
this, and there are none among them
more acceptable than Halls Hair Renew
or and Buckinham's Dye for the whiskers.
Both these preparations are kept for sale
at all our drug stores, and if any of oui
friends are looking little the worse fol
wear, we advise them to make note Of
it,-[North Star, Danville, VI.
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From our Correspondent

(From our Correspondent
, D. D. Mcpherson, of LOCKED Wiscon-
sin, was in town last week on business.
His health has improved S ince his last
visit, about one year ago.
C. L. Webber had a fine three year old
steer killed by lightning during the storm
of July seventh.
Monday the 14th another severe wind
and rain storm visited this place. There
were some hail stones but not enough to
do any harm. The wind was very threat
ming. A barn belonging to Mr.. Blithen
about two miles from here was blown
down; Also, number of house in West
Brook.
Yesterday afternoon there was meet
ing in the Congregational church for.the
Sabbath school children. Three disting
uished gentleman, who were visiting this
part of the North west, stopped over
night and met with the children in the
afternoon and held service in the even: ng
The meetings were not only interesting
but profitable. The gentlemen were Mr..
Thomas, Pastor of Plymoth church Bos
ton; Mr.. Ensign, Superintendent Of
Union Sabbath schools of the North west,
and our old friend Mr.. Lewis of Red
Wing. There was quite good attend
ance considering the busy times. They
left today for Marshall.
Harvesting has fairly set in and crops
are looking good. 1t is thought the most
of the wheat will be No. 1.
During one of our recent storms MIR.
Shepard Moses house was struck by
lightning. The stove-pipe was burst
open by the electric current and num-
Der of lathes torn from the wall and the
wood which had been piled in the wood
box was scattered over the floor A hired
man who slept up stairs received quite q
shock; he complained of severe headache
for some time, but is quite we'll again.
i c. P. Ingalls,, who is taking charge Of
a gang of men near Lake Benton, made 8
visit to town last night and reports work
progressing rapidly and thinks in short
time trains will run to Lake Benton.
Where were our thorough going officers
Saturday night, while the bacchanalian.
!, made night night hideous with theil
noise?
Last evening the Way Bros, team raj
! away and took a circle around town
have not heard Of any damage done.
Wednesday the 10th there were fou
binders out on trial; McCormick's Buck
eye, Wood and Osborne. The competition
lay principally between the Mcconnell
and Osborne the latter bound the neates
bundles, but they both proved themselve
good machines.
Some of our machine agents are driver
late and early, setting up and starting
machines.