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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

measles. Her remains were brought to
the residence of Mr.. A n. Hanna, near
the northern limits Of the city, Saturday,
from whence her funeral took place that
afternoon. She was very estimable
lady, and her taking off viii prove a
crushing blow to her husband and four
motherIess children.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21
AMERIcUs NoTEs.
EDITED ny KENO"
THURSDAY. MAY 19.
II Z ENE'I'7NI1 -'-s1J TT
Fish, a specially at Lesh Bros.

hCHSDAAS
Fish, a specially at Lesh Bros.
The young ladies of Americas now
take their exercise on horseback, with or
without a saddle.
Why go 10 Emporia to buy salt when
YOU can buy from Lesh Bros. at EN-
poria prices: Echo answers: Why2
Our new butcher killed steer that
dressed 735 pounds, the first really good
beef In Americas within the memory of
the oldest inhabitant.
s. A. Brown 6; Co. keeps a large stock
of lumber, doors, sash, blinds, plaster
hair, cement, paints, etc, also best quail
lty Council Grove lime. Mr.. Harter Is
in change of their business here and Is a
very clever man-Will duplicate EN-
pOria prices at any time.
We frequently hear farmers speak OF
the high prices east, for farm products
and for their benefit We give market re,
port for a town % miles from PittSburg
Wheat, $1.O5; oats, 35 cents; corn, 40
potatoes, so; butter, %; egg, 10; ham
8; shoulders, @ and Z, country cured
This is in Washington county, Pennsyl
vania, where land rates from $75 tC
$3.50 per acre and on the line of rail
roads. KENO.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

Our livery men will be grained to
learn that IA movement is on foot TO organ
ize riding party in EmPoria, the enter
prize being in the hands of the young
gentlemen who managed the dances oi
the Pleasure Seekers club last winter
This in itself gives assurance of the sue
cess Of the enterprise, and the young Ia
dies may as well begin to make thei'
riding habits.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

Foremost among the pleasant local
events ofthe season, must be reckoned the
social at the M. +. church last week.
The attendance was very gratifying to
the ladies, and the patrons Of the affair,
ON the other hand, were more than re-
Enumerated for their encouragement of
good cause. The literary and musical
programme consisted of thesong :''Some.
body's Coming" rendered in charm
ing manner by Miss frankie Stotler
the recitation of the "Siege of Luck
now by Mis- Mary Eastman, who shows
great elocutionary talent for one of hei
wears selection which was admirably
read by Miss Annie Kinnan, and thu
beautiful song: "Oh Fair Dove" givel
in Mrs. Julia Sommer's best style. Thl
intellectual feast was followed by yer.
TEN pting rejection of ice cream and
generous variety of excellent cake Whicl
was equally acceptable, and added nue.
to the enjoyment of the occasion.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

The County Attorneys convention at
Topeka adjourned last Friday after
three days session. TO meet at the same
city ON the Bird of July. Among the list
of appointments we notice the name oil
II. N. Sedgwick, of this city, as mem
Der of the committee ON memorials to
the legislature.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

Mr.. Joseph Campbell, assessor OF FL
mandaro township, is in with his re
turns, and reports an increase in tho
value of real and personal property o
the township of eighteen TO twenty
thousand dollars.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21
FRIDAY, MAY IA

FRIDAY, MAY IA
Americas will soon need water works
if it doesn't rain.
The town trade supplied with choice
butter by n. w. Gibson.
8. p. T0bie has moved his shop into
Bernheisel s. LOwry's room.
Pat Stewart reports plenty oil peaches
in his orchard, but no apples.
There is going to be premeditated
wedding perpetrated hereabouts next
week.
The Rev. Collins is able TO be out
again, and will preach on Sabbath next
He has missed two Sundays.
We have been surprised at the i'm
provement in the appearance of some oil
our young ladies, until, by playing de,
l-tective, we learned that they patronized
Mrs. E, E. Tyler, buying their hats
trimmings. hosiery, gloves, etc, neatly
made by Mrs. Z. E. Tyler, milliner and
dress maker. Rooms just north of The
railroad, Main street. Americas.
KENO.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

The free social at the Congregational
church Friday evening was delight
full affair and was greatly enjoyed by the
large number of people, young and old,
who participated in the pleasures OF the
evening. A very grateful feature OF the
occasion was the profusiOn OF flowers
with which the church was decorated,
and which lent their color and perfume
TO the happy scene. The little folks
found much entertainment In set
of parlor croquet, while the time
was spent by their elders in
social diversions not less enjoy
able. Mrs. l. d. Fox contributed very
much to the enjoyment OF those present
by singing two very charming solos. the
peculiar style of which was well fitted
to the sweet quality of her voice, while
the wants of the inner man were amply
mipistered to by bountiful supply o
excellent refreshments. The social wa
a decided success, and was 50 voted b.
all who were present.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

S. NJ. Smith is now deputy clerk OF
the court. tits needless for us to inform
the public that Mr.. George Washington
Frederick presides over the clerical de
partment of our district court.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

The detected looking individual who
was seen going into the court house nj
two O'Clock last Saturday, was not, as
was generally supposed, sufferer from
Ness county soliciting aid, but the
greenback party of Lyon county, who
came TO town in response TO call for u
convention at Emporia, that day.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

DIR. w. w. Hibben, ]. G. Bennett and
Thad c. Davidson were over to Ottawa
on the 18th rs delegates from Emporia
Commandery to the Grand Commandery
of the state.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

The extremely deserted appearance OF
things at the court house Saturday
was owing TO the tact that the Demo
crAts and Greenbackers both held con-
yentions ~ there.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

The water supply of Emporia has
assumed the proportions of ground
hog case. 1t must be forthcoming from
some source, damages or no damages.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

The weather is still very dry, but n
good rain within the next two weeks
will insure the passage of the consiitu-
tional amendment.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

CITY AssEssMRNr.-City assessor j.
B. Hinkle has completed the assessment
of the property of the city, and from him
we CLEAN the following figures: Total
value of personal property, $S5S,O34; an
increase of $4,000 over last year. The
total value of real estate, 500, SS4; in
crease over last assessment, $75,7s0. The
total increase for the year 1880. $3.50,
700
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

The Baptist ministerial association
will meet in Emporia on the 10th OF
June, and the state Baptist convention
on the following day.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

II. NJ. Bachelor is home again. He
seems to cast as large shadow as he
did before he left US for the land at long
horns and lone stars.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

The weather is getting TO be OF that
character which makes the discussion oil
the subject of Cremation undesirable.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

There are thousand bad smells on
and in the vicinity of Commercial street
There has been some good work done in
the way of fixing up and cleaning up
Let il 20 on.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

The interest in school is somewhat
tagging, and the average juvenile Is dis
cussing the along felt want OF first
class circus.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

VIM. Van, residing about mile from
the city, Iell down in an epilcptic fit on
the pavement in front of THE NEWS
building Saturday morning.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

1t is now suggested TO mount a couple
of brass howitzers ON your front porches
in view of the approach of the season for
the roaming lightning-rod peddler.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

WI. Carney, one of our oldest citi
zens, is farming eighty acres adjoining
his suburban farm west of the lair
grounds.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

The census-taker will soon be as busy
AS the little bee. There will be sixteen
of him in Lyon county.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

We can say, to the credit of our young
men, that nothing has been sald ye'
about baseball club.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

Button-hole boquets are quite common
County officials arc even wearing them
"Uncle" Bill Ewing don't need any.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

1t is very common sight to zee COW
cred wagons going east. now days. IN
stead of west.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

Emporia was not represented Mt the
meeting Of the Kansas state medical So
ciety recently in session at Leavenworth-
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

Mr.. Killiam is putting up nice house
opposite the residence of T. L. Ryan.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

The wheat crop promises to be light
in this county, but our folks don't count
much on wheat.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

We have some fears that the voice OF
the 'said shrieker" VIII be heard IN the
land again.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

Inness, At the Merchants, sets up
mighty SQUARE meals.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

13-f5-14 has not even been mentioned
for month. Did you ever sec such a
ant rt,aS
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

The family apartments of Sherifi
Moon, at the court house, are undergoing
needed repairs.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

A Lawter apple, brought by c. ID. Bur
dick from the state meeting at Holton,
Kansas; December, 1877, was said &c be
as sound May LIST, 1880, as when taken
from the tree.
Members reported three-fourths OF
crop of apples and peaches and one-third
of a crop of cherries for this county this
year.
A full attendance of the members il
desired at the next meeting, as delegate
is to be appointed 10 attend the state
meeting to convene at Hutchinson, june
l, . and 8. Society adjourned to NEE
Nav 25. 0. W. MILLER, Sec. pro TEN.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

Leap year is nearly half gone, and a
large and select stock Of old bachelors
left yet
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

.strawberries will be scarce unless it
vaina soon
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

The . 80 race at Topeka Wednesday
May ~, ended IN regular row,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

II is said that the water works will he
in active operation by the first OF next
month
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

Marshal Fleming is still waging his
crusade against untaNed dogs, and those
who have CANNES which they love had
better step up to the city clerks office
and stipulate for the preservation of
their precious lives. Judging by the
receipts thus far from this source, En-
poria would be an uncommonly eligible
point for the establishment of bologna
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

The soda fountains have good pat
ronage.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

We are much panied 70 chronicle the
death Of Mrs. p. II. Finley, which sad
event took place at her late home ten
miles north of Emporia, Friday evening,
amer comparatively brief illness from
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

Everything seems as quiet and serene
at the court house as May morning
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21
The corn looks well.

Look sharp for bogus coins.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Kansas City, Emporia &
Southern railroad company held in this
city May ID, the following directors were
elected: Alden Speare, Warren sawyer,
t. jeff Coolidge, 1. T. Burr, s. L. Thorn
dyke, C. N. Sterry, II. G. Cross, S. A.
Kent, w. Martindale. The board of di
rectors elected: Warren Sawyer, presi
.lent; w. b. Strong, vice-president and
general manager; E. Wilder, secretary
and treasurer; George l.. Goodwin
treasurer and assistant secretary.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

Soon the 4th Of July orator will bloom
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21
HENRY'S
CARBOLIC SALvE,
SCOVILL'S
BLOOD 8 LIVER SYRUP

n peerless remedy for scrofula, white swell
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9iicafinr an impure condition OF the blood
This grand remedy is = compound OF TeGeta-
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ScoVill,s Blood and Liver Syrup are absolute.
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~FOr sale by John A Moore. EmPoria-
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SOLE PKoPRrEToKs.
* co,,ere place. New York.
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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

That man is dependent creature was
exemplified to us the other day when we
were Obliged to call on some twelve or
fifteen friends to assist us in taking an
office safe from the street To our office.
We came nearer raising blisters on our
hands in five minutes tug ut big rope
than we have in awhole year in handling
n pencil-Eureka Herald.
Win you please tell us what IN
thunder printing Office wants with
safe, anyhow:
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

Judge Cunningham attended the 4th
district Sunday school convention ut
Parsons last week, and delivered an ad-
dress which elected the following reso-
luton from the convention:
Resolred, That we hereby express our
hearty appreciation of the address given
us last evening by Hon. L, W. Cunning.
ham, of Emporia, upon the testimony OF
the Eyangelists from lawyers stand
point, and believe its author would serve
the cause of the master by its frequent
presentation to the public.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21
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HALLS
BALSAM

Cures colds. pneumonia. bronchitis, asthma,
Group, whoOping cough and all diseases 81
the breathing organs. 1t Soothes and heals
the membrane Of the lungs, infiamed and
poisoned by the disease, and prevents the
nightsweats and tightness across the chest
which accompany it. Consumption is not an
fncurable maiady. 1t is only necessary 70
have the right remedy, and Hairs Balsam IS
that remedy. Don't despair Of relief, for
this benign specific will cure You, even
| though professional aid tails
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21
Man hi. ISsO.


The Lyon County horticultural Socie-
ty met IN this city Wednesday, May IL,
at the usual hour, vice-president r.
Milliken in the chair.
An interesting paper was read by C.
d. Burdick on the L. 5. signal service,
and discussed by members of the society.
The general business of the society
having been disposed of, it was decided
to offer premiums for the following ar
ticles, TO be exhibited in the rooms of
the society at the next regular meeting
1 quart strawberries, best variety far cul-
tiVatiV alton .---..---:- ----$O-9 y
largest and best strawberries. go. sc
Greatest display strawberries by one per
Second best, ditto. -. ...---.--.-.---- Z:
8 heaviest STALKS rhubaFb. ----.------ Z.
Best quart gooSeberries- .----.---.-.. <;
Best quart eurrants .---.-..--- .-..-- z.
Best half peck new potatoes ....--.- 49, =
Second best ditto. .---... -.--:-----..-A =
| Largest and best display vegetables. -$lO
| Largest and best dis play rOses. .
| Second best. ditto -,,- ---.,- z
Best and finest rose -----....' =
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-03-18
SPRING VALLEY.

The Baptists did not close their meet
ing at Cady last week as we stated.
The meetings are still in progress.
Nine were immersed on Wednesday,
the 10th, and one on Sunday, the l4th.
Wolves have made their appearance
in our midst within few weeks. j.
HI. Smith had three three sheep killed
by them short time ago.
Schools closed in the Reed district
and Cady Greek district on Friday, the
18th inst.
The musical portion Of Spring Valley
Ises meets every Wednesday evening
under the leadership of Ii. NJ. Preston.
Overseers are reminded that the law
requires them to make their annual
reports to the supervisors and tile them
with the town clerk ON or before the
third Monday in March. They should
at least be made out before the town
board meets to audit accounts, as it
usually requires more than half the
day to make out the reports il it is de-
iayed till that day.
The town board will meet at the
Gardner school house on Tuesday,
March Both, to audit accounts and set
tie with the town treasurer.
The question that seems to agitate
the Spring Lakeites at present more
than anything else is, who will we
have for our next chairman We
have heard four or five mentioned as
possible candidates. Why not call d
convention and place candidates In
for ALI of the town Offic6rS9
What say you, voters?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-03-18
Rock ELM CENTER.

VIM. Morton. of Martel, met with a
serious accident just west of this place
on the 10th inst. He was returning
from the eastern part of the county.
1t appears that in going down the hill
west of John Shaw's the tongue of the
buggy slipped through the neck yoke,
letting the buggy onto the horses,
when they took fright and ran away,
throwing Mr.. Morton out of the wag-
on. When found he was lying with
the box on him in such a manner that
he could not extricate himself. He
had bled considerably. and was SER
iously hurt. The wagon was consider
ably damaged. One of the horses had
leg broken and they had to kill him.
DR.. C. W. Merrill's dwelling house
and contents was consumed by fire on
the Sd inst. Insurance on house and
contents, $500.
The Rock Elm Entertainment Club
will give an entertainment on the
evening of the oath of March. "Ten
Nights in Bar Room" will be played,
also "The Prosecuted Dutchman. F"
The club has taken the utmost pains
to make this an interesting affair. Adj
mission 10 cents. Doors open at $50.
The proceeds of the entertainment
will go towards getting literature of
the best kind for the use of the pub.
lie and it is hoped that the people of
this vicinity will encourage the mem
bers of the club in their efforts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-03-18
MAIDEN Rock.


Wheat $l.O5.
Sunday school entertainment the
Goth inst.
The NJ. E. quarterly meetings was
held at Forest Home school house the
l4th and 18th insts.
Our Kansas friends write that they
have fresh lettuce and other garden
sass"
Messrs. Denham & Sons harness
shop has been removed to the shop on
Brewers corner.
Capt. Loucks has open ed a flour
and feed store, where you car procure
all articles usually found at such a
place. Office at o. Brine & Co. s store.
j. II. Steel is once more running
his blacksmith shop after a rest for
a couple of years. Work done at bot
tor cash prices.
The subject of building new school
house during the coming season, pro-
portionate, to the wants of our dis
trict, is being discussed. This is a
step in the right direction. No place
ever lost anything on account OF its
extra school facilities.
The Grammar Department of our
public school, completed It's winter
| term last Friday, after an EXHAUSTIVE
| winter examination which continued
during the 9th, 10th, and 18th. The
results were generally quite stsisfac-
tory and showed the advantages to be
derived from division of the school
which numbers An enrolment of 80
pupils. The principal Mr.. A. Rosen-
berger. will devote his time and atten'
ton to horticultural pursuits, during
| the summer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-03-18

Chas. Adams moved last Sunday.

ChaS. Adams moved last Sunday.
Andrew Jensen lost horse in the
river one day last week. The next
day a span of mules got into the river
not far from the same place, but were
taken out.
S. E. Mcdonald and G. T. Rice are
engaged in tue soap business.
Our merchants have received part
of their spring stock.
Miss Alice Monroe and Miss Eva
Spafford, of this place, attended the
teachers institute at Ellsworth last
week.
A man named Moore from Frontenac,
Mimi, was hauling logs between Rush
vile mills, aud Maiden Rock when his
wagon slued from the road, precepi-
tating his team, horses, down the
embankment, totally demolishing his
wagon, and severely injuring one
horse.
A few dressed hogs are wanted by
parties in Esdaile. Inquire of Rice
Jennings,
The sick are improving.
HI. Weseot is stopping in town few
days.
Arthur Mumford sprained his ankle
quite badly, last Wednesday night by
falling over piece of ice.
Mr.. Preston premeditates moving
from here this spring.
DIED.-In Saratoga, Mimi, of Asth-
ma, Mr.. 0rsamus JOY, aged u years.
Mr.. Joy came to Minnesota % years
ago, and until recently resided in the
same township. lie has been faith
full member of the NJ. L. church for
about IS years. He died exuItant in
the full faith of christian. He
leaves wife and large circle of
relatives and friends. One daughter,
Mrs. l.. q. Rice resides III Esdaile.
Andrew Ulvin tore finger TO tat
tiers on saw in the factory, Monday.
Ben. Fenstad has moved out of town.
Charles sherman and family have
gone west.
There viii be dramatic entertain
ment given here on Friday evening
March 26th, followed by a dance. A
general invitation is extended
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-03-18

The wedding of Miss Minnie Rogers
and Bevely White on the 18th inst.
Les Dunbar leaves next Monday for
up country.
The ice is still firm.
Mrs. &. w. McMurphy has been
quite sick but is now better.
Miss Florence Olive. who has been
spending week in attendance at the
Teachers Assertion at Ellsworth, is
now at home.
Mr.. and Mrs Ross celebrate the S0th
anniversary of their wedding day on
the Oath of the month.
We learn that Mrs. Paul Fride is to
set up millinery shop in the build
ing formerly occupied by >irs. Sar.
gent. Mrs. Sargent leaves this spring
for Traverse county, MINI.
A new meat market is to be started
in the Roberts bnilding, making the
fourth in the city.
The surveyors employed by the short
line road are reported to have got as
far as cottage Grove, in Washington
county.