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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05
School District levies, for the payment Of bonds
made f,llo,r..

Ordered that E. A. Miller be allowed to redeem
the east half Of the northwest quarter Of section %
township T. rnnge p, from sales of l15-6-7-s-9
for the sum Of so. il paid in thirty days.
2 Ordered that J. u. Shumate he allowed to redeem
the north part of the northeast quarter of the south
east quarter Of section j. township T. range D. from
tax sales of lS7-S9, for the for which it was
sold and cost of certificate. if paid in thirty days.
Ordered that Allen ID. Smith lac allowed redeem
Lots s. 81, g. Doniphan, from tax sales of I74-56-
7-ss, for the of so, if paid in thirty days
Ordered that Charles Reed be allowed to redeem
the west quarter of the northeast quarter of section
%, township B. range 81. from tax sales of ls767-
for the sum of $3.50, if paid in thirty days.
Ordered that the Trustee of Wolf River Township
be directed to OPEN to be opened, Road No.
22i through the land of John Goforth, as found ON
page li9 of Road Record No. l, of D6nphan County.
Ordered that Lewis Brandt be allowed to redeem
the southeast fractional quarter and the southwest
fractional quarter of section township range 81
from tax sales Of 1873 for the original tax if paid
thirty days.
Ordered that John IIogg he allowed to redeem
Lots G, T. 8, Block 70 Lots l. ., B. l. s. Block u and
the north half of Lots S, 9, 10, IL, II. Block -,
Doniphan, from tax sales of lS5-6-7-S-9, for the
sum of ~, if paid in thirty days
Ordered that the report of the viewers the road
pettioned for by j. G. Sell be received and APPROX
ed, and road established, per field notes and plat
Ordered that James +. Forman be allowed to re-
deem the west half of the northwe fractional quar-
ter of section g. township S, range 81 from tax sales
Of lS7S9 and part of the northeast quarter of
ton g. township range 81 from tax sales of 1861
s9, for the of $50, said lands having been
neously assessed
Ordered that the report Of the viewers road po-
titioned for by A. X. Renfro be received and approx
ed, and road established, per field notes and plat.
Joshua Allison was appointed Constable Of Iowa
Township.
J. W. Mcclellan and others, and j. c. White and
others, petioned for the location of public roads in
Centre Township. VIM. Chapplc, Henry Kindt aud
James S. Wells were appointed viewers both
roads, with instructions to meet at the place of he
ginning, Friday August 3Oth, and report ut the
September meeting of the Board.
Board adjourned, Tuesday, 10 meet on. Monday,
September 9th.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05

Corn is asking for rain. The best way it knows how
by curling up its leaves.
nice and refreshing rain fell here Sunday, 1.-THE
iirSt,) to the great joy Of many.
There has been threshng done in this vicin-
ty, the past week.
The lively tune of the mosquito can be heard from
sunset until sunrise, in this vicinity.
The excuse the Young men give now for being out
so late Sunday night is, that they watching
Jupiter.
The nnmercifnl Professor who predicts the coming
seonrse, las no compassion upon poor creatures
Can't he Iif il off until 1850!
Water1n@lons will he ripe, and the boys will
employ thrr fingers in pounding them, to if they
have the right sound
The only flank we have with the Chief is, that
we have to stand up 10 read it, for. if sit down,
its broad columns will sweep the foor. Of course,
We don't want il soiicd until il is read.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05
A Brilliant Affair.

Lawn Fete. given at the home of DIR. and Mira
]. S Long in honor of their daughter, Maud A, on
the evening of August ID. was largely attended by
parties from home and abroad; there being repre-
sentatives present from Troy, White Cloud, Hawa-
tina, Falls City, ST. Joe, Atchison, Piattsburg, No.,
and other places distant. As there were 80
many present, shall attempt to give the names
of any. The spacious grounds and dwelling Of the.
Doctor beautifully and brilliantly illuminated;
broad platform erected for the OCCASION in the
centre Of the lawn, where all could indulge their de
sire for dancing. The hest OF mEse was discoursed
by Prof Birds brass and string band. Of Severance
An abundance Of refreshmentsi were served Tbs
dancing was continued until two O'Clock. when the
party Dispersed, ali. with accord wishing
turn Of such an event. The greatest eare for the
pleasure and convenience of the guests was exrr-
csed BY the Doctor and his amiabe WIFE assisted by
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Steele, and Miss Belle Steele
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05

No MORE Naturalization. Robt Crozisr return
ed home from n trip through Colorado last Monday
lie has seen much of the world, and ha. keen per-
ccption Of things they really exist He is a eioss,
observer and seldom fails TO retain a correct impress
ion of what he has seen. He stated to Times re-
porter yesterday, that during his trip he had vste
Leadviile and had from calm, disint,resied stand
point studied the town.
He says the result of his observations leads him TO
the conclusion that the bottom has fallen out or
Leadville and that IL il rapidly the decline, Az
Tar rs the excitement in mining il concerned. lie
says the city numbers about 1908 inhabitants aud
the mines now nc work cannot possibly support the
population. No discoveries Of minerals have
been made for several months anil there il no pros
peet for any in the future.
The fabulous stories told here about the Endslen
fortunes Of men who went to Lea.lyille are simply
fabrications in the main lie says everybody nearly
in the city want. to sell property, and nobody wants
to buy.-Lear. Times.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05
MONEY TO LOAN.

IF. IIamPsOn is prepared TO loan
money 10 she Farmers of Isoniphan
County. on long time, at . per cent. i'm
tcresf, and n reasonable commission.
Money may be paid before due. and
stop Interest, IL the borrower chooses.
No deInysin furnishing the money. No
sworn nPpraisement or application
required. Call ON him AT the Office of
Register of Deeds, Mt the Court House.
22dprly. j. r. HAMPSON.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05
a M0fher,s Grief

The pride of Mother, the life and joy of home,
are her children hence her grief when sickness
and takes them away. Take warning then, that you
are running terrible risk, if they have a Cough,
Group or whooping Cough. which lead to ConsurnI'-
ton. if You do not attend to it at once SHILOH's
CONSUMPTION CURE is guaranteed to cure them.
Price 10 cents, 50 cents, and sl.0o. For Lame Back
Side Chest, Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price 25
cents Sold by d. C. Sinclair. Troy. J. A. Camp
bell. Severance; A. S. Campbell, Highland; Herring
Brothers, Highland Station
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05

Mr. HENDRIcKs' PREDICTIoSs.-Frum tire time the
Cincinnati convention made choice Of candidates for
the Presidency and Vice Presidency, Mr.. Thomas A.
Hendreks, with the exception OF the night when he
appeared Mt the Wigwam one Of the quadrilateral
To show by his presence that there was no ranror
under hi. shirt front, has taken interest in politics.
but buckled down to his Law business. IIe has been
talking Little TO few friends, however, and sonis,
OF these speeches have become current gossip In
several OF these conversations he has been heard TO
speak disparagingy Of Haneocks prospects. partie-
uariy IN Indiana, and TO qnietly prophecy that 20
case Of Horace Greeley, who lost q 900 Democrats
votes in this state in 1874 and suggested that Ham
cock VIII be objectionable to the voters 'sfhe
democracy, he said, sis reported to have claimed
Vermont ] remember talking with Mr. Greeley
shortly after his nomination, and he too claimed
vermont with the greatest confidence. We all know
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05

WASHINGTON, ID. C., July 26.-The order Of Gen
Grant to the Boy. in Blne, to organize to save the
country from the Democracy. fell upon the represen
taves of the latter here with something akin the
old ORDER for IN advance Of the Union army Re
politicians most enthusiastic over II. and look on
Il worth many Thousand vsfes in quarters where
they will tell The Democratic papers in this region
nearly all silent in regard to II. The Post shows
its concern by the following:
For the first time in history find an ex-Pres-
lenf. who, having been most ingloriously defeated
in effort TO foist himself the country for .
third term, undertake To lead political organization
in campaign that il decide who shall occupy the
pisce which he vacated and vainly tried to reach
sxain- There is NO fair man of any party who viii
net think the le<s Of Gen Grant for this effort to
rally the ex-solfierS Of the army and organizing
them into 1isoysm Biae- Clubs for Hervice-< Kieago
1fibsse.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05

EN Posr FAcro FIBs.-The proyerbial slowness
with which lie is overtaken by the truth following
IN pursuit L. illustrated by several endeavors to
correct false statement to the effect that Grant
veteran club Of this city had, In sheer dsgust at
Grants defeat, resolved itself into Hancock alnb
We have received half dozen letters ON this sub
leet' and have published half dorm contradictions
but stu the fai-ehood to be ahead The fact
Il that nothing of the kind has happened. A small
gang Of bummers met in bar-rooIn, and after hny-
ing desmred mat they would have supported Grant
u he bad been nominated-whieh was an ex post
i1c,c he.resolved to support Hancock. No Grant
cup mas gone over 20 Hancock" There was, up to
me mes,ing OF the Chicago convention, hat one
organization Is for Garfield quite as warmly a.
he would have been for Grant had the latter been
nominated ut Chieago.-Globe-D Democrat
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05
The Best \ Erer Ene,r OF.

,. G. starkey, prominent and influential Citi
zen of Iowa City, says: II have had the Dyspepsia
and Liver Complaint for several years, and have
used every Remedy could hear Of without any
relief whatever, until saw your Shiloh's vitaiizcr
advertised in our paper and persuaded to Try it
am happy to state that it has entirely Cured me- 1t
is certainly the best Remedy ever knew Of Price
IS cents Sold by D. c. Sinclair. Troy ]. A Camp
bell, Severance; A. s. Campbell, Highland; Herring
Brothers, Highland Station
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05
GRAND CLEARANCE SALE.
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS
VAN BUSKIRK & BRECKENRIDGE'S

Lawns worth l2ic and l5c, Zoe per yard. Black and
Brown lawns. solid colors worth 21c, l5c per yard
These the finest Pacific goods, and dirt cheap.
piece Plaid Alpaca, drIb and white worth Sc, at
zoe per yard.
piece Plaid Alpaca, blue and white, worth Sc, at
2he per yard.
lpieec best Manchester Brocade, worth 35c at l6sc
per yari.
piece best Manchester Droca,e, worth pc at I6ic
per yard.
piece chanscable Monte Cloth. worth 2Jc, at l6ic
per ward.
80 yards eross-barred Jaconets worth 25c at I2!e
Der yar,l.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05

HERE'S Your SSAKEs-Mr. Renner's sons, living
the Wathena road, about four miles Of Troy,
last week killed one hundrsl and five rattlcsnakes
in stump. They were mostly young ones. Rat
tlesnakes have been in this County, but that
stump would have colonized few Townships.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05
THE POsTNAsTER.

Right under the Greenbaek article is n squeal from
the Postmaster at Leona. l see his official path is
not made of roses IL seems strange that there
should he much jealousy about Office that does
not bring in perhaps than one hundred and fifty
dollars year suppose Leona is also full Of people
who think themselves more capable to run a post
Office than the present postmaster. But console
yourself Nr. r. NJ, you not the only that il
- afflicted. Every town has such people. Show
place where there is no such laundering after the
po-tmastership. and III show you place where the
postmaster Is the only person living within ten miles
of the Office. The best way to cure these fellows
would be to bet them try their hands at it awhile
They will be sorry they undertook the job Of
trying to please people that won't be pleased Mean
while. easy, and don't let these cranky fellows
get you excited There's necessity for your step
ping out until you found incompetent, and of
which the Department itself is the best judge. For
the benefit of the wouId-be postma-ters will just
enumerate few of the people they aching to
deal with: The individual who probably receives q
letter in three months, generally calls every
day, and gets mad if the postmaster won't look
through the letters n second time, at his request.
There myriads Of this fellow who Is not satisfied
with the first search for his letters. Some even 20
far to insist searching through the box them
selve.
Right here I viii tell the ". b. p. m, even II you
eould swear positively, from memory, and before
looking, that there Is letter for the inquirer You
mast, however. look anyhow. Nobody viii trust
your memory, and the majority Of people viii not
believe you have any at all and others viii insist,
unless you look that yon intend TO keep their letters
back. In their minds, postmaster Is only an en-
bryo hor-e-fhief
win say nothing Of those people who expect you
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05

rS- Gristing days are Friday and Saturday of
each week, at the Kansas FIGURING Mills, Donphan,
Kansas. If good wheat is taken You will he to
get the best of -four The mill has been re-modeled,
aud is firstelass in every particular. The pro-
prietor knows how to give satisfaction to the public.
l5uly
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05
HfUhlRnd.

Highland.
The poetieal lecture, Romans Mission, Work, and
Iasaeaee,- delivered by Rev. w. W. woodend, ID.
D., at the University Chapel, undoubtedly
grand success. The high literary merit of the lect
ure, together with the Doctors peculiarly apt and
fascinating manner of delivery, renders it one of
great interest and profit. 1t forcbc, clear, con-
else, and brlliant-fu Of pith and point all the way
through. The style is unique and wen calculated to
hold the attention Of any audience The marked at
tention given to. and the high appreciation of the
lecture, by the citizens Of Highland is no less com
pent to the intelligence of the people, than IT IL to
the cxeeIeney of this interesting and instructive
lecture.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05

800 yards light weight knickerbccker. worth 5 to
Toe, At &c per yarl- This Is a bargain, they
much better TO than calico.
500 yards Hamburg EmbrOideries, nj one-third less
price than you buy them in 81. Joseph.
200 yards Hamburg Emhruileries. white and red
and white, q per yard. Hoe is that for Lori They
worth 81 to Sc anywhere
Don't buy Parasoi until You price ours.
Don't buy Fan until You price ours
Don't buy pair of Picnic Mitts until you price
Don't buy apair of Kid Gloves until you price ours
Don't forget that these goods cheaper than ever
before offered
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05

IT The time has come when longer af
ford to carry desd-heads. We publish paper well
worth the money asked for it, and must have the
money, to enable to do No subscriber should
allow himself TO get more than year in
We this week begin to scratch of those who have
been running for years without paying anything or
showing a disposition TO do So
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05
Must be Settled,

All accounts due me for Mccormick repairs and
binding wire, must be settled by the first of septem-
Der, without fail, the Company require settle
meIt of ME. J. b. BYERs.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05
First District Democrats.

SEVERANCE, DoSIPHAS Co., KAN. July 81, 1890.
The Democrats of the First Representative Dis
trict, met in mass Convention for the purpose Of
eecting delegates to the Congressional Judicial and
State Conventions.
On motion, three delegates and three alternatcs
were elected TO the Congressional Convention Us
follows:
DELEGATES ALTERSATEs.
Wolf Riyer-William Ward, John jenkins.
Iowa Pryor Plank, w H. Forbes
Union William Gillen, b. Ileeney
To the Judicial Convention. the following dele
gates and ateruates were elected:
DELEGATES. ALrERSATEs.
Wolf River-Fred. Harpster Thos.J Armstrong
Iowa j. j. Bradley, Isaac II. jackson.
Union Stewart Lytle, Henry McRead.
To the State Convention the following delegates
were elected:
DELEGATES. ALTEESATEs.
Wolf Rivcr-Charles +. Clark Wilson Skinner
Iowa T. J. Vanderslce F. NJ Vernon
Cnicn- y. W. Waters, L. Is. Heeney.
The following resolution WIS passed:
Resoinod, That this Convention recommend the
Democrats of the several Townships in this District
10 organize Hancock and English Clubs, for the
coming campaign
Upon motion, it was decided that the Secretary
furnish copy of the proceedings Of this meeting TO
the Atehison Patriot and Troy Chief with request
for publication. Tnos. J. yaxpERsLIcE,
President.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05

~ Col J. II. Gipatriek, of Leavenworth, was in
town, Monday and Tuesday. We understand that
the Col. is Republican candidate for Attor-
ney-Gencral. He is number one lawyer and a
number man. and would be glad to him
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05

WEATHER PHESoMESoN.-Many persons obsery-
ed singular phenomenon in the weather, Sunday.
The day was very warm. About noon. there was
rumbling of thunder with dark Clouds in the north
west, which continued TO increase until about
o'clock, when stiff, cool gale from the north
west, accompanied with slight shower. This wind
quite cool and refreshing, but almost in in
slant, it seemed it whipped around and blew from
the southeast, striking like the hot air from
furnace, and being almost suffocatng in its effect.
Monday and Tuesday were nncomfortably cool.
Monday night was cold enough for frost.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.
A CARD.

To all who suffering from the and indis-
cretions of youth, nervous weakness, early decay,
loss of manhood, &c. will send a recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by a missionary in South America.
Send Selfaddrcssed envelope TO the REV. Josf-IIr
7. LYMAN, Station ID, Ncc York Gig. I5apriy.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05
MONEY TO LOAN,

On Real Estate, In sums 10 suit bor-
rowers, on five year, time, or less. In.
tcresf, - per cent. per amman. Com.
missions reasonable.
lsjdHly ii. n w. HI. BARTLETT.
Northwest Cor 4th Edmond Streets, St. Joseph No.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05
$4,000.
Making q total of

To raise this amount, allowing for delinqueneies,
will require levy of mills ON the dollar Ii was
decided also, to levy tax of mills on the dollar
for contingent fund expenses of the County, max
ing total levy of ii mills on the dollar
The Township Trustees, by and with the consent
oil the County Commissoners levied the following
Township taxes for the year 1880 for Township and
road purposes:
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05

~ a. II. Bayless writes us from Tombstone Ari-
zoua that the of the next President is Garfield,
and he hopes to be home in time to give him vote.
That may be called ''IIark from the Tombstone's a
doleful soun,l--for Hancock
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05

Pickle AT FASSISG.-There will be picnic in the
grove at Tanning, on the 18th Of August. The exer-
cises will consist Of dancing. music swinging. ETC..
and the Refreshments will be ice-cream, lemonade
cakes, candies, etc. The proceeds will be for the
benefit of the Catholic church. All invited at
tend. with well-flled baskets.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05
poyIPUAy COUNTY DrRECToRY.

Judge n Judicial Disiriot-ALFRED G. OHs
County ConnmssioDer--R J.. SnuLkKY, CrEUs LELAND
JH WILLIAM H DECKAKD.
Sherif-CHAELEs BuRKHALTER
Clerk Of District COurt-F j. CLOsE
Tr,asurer-ROBEHT FllcKSGEK-
County Cierk-D. W. MOksE-
County Att0rney-THoNAs W. HEAuEY.
Probate Judge-ROKKkT WILKINSON.
Register of Deeds-ERAsNUs r. DIXos.
Superintendent Of Public Instuction-EDwIS HEESKr-
SHTvsyOT-CHAELEs CoRBrsIER.
COrunsr-DR- ROBERT ;, DTSslioRK-
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05

II prominent Greenhacker of the community
was before the Probate Judge, on Monday, undergo
ing IN inquest for insanity. He came off clear; but
it is terrible warning to quit that foolishness.
Grecnbackism is good ground for believing a man
to be insane and any of them liable to be snap
ped up, at any moment.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05

r. We have received a season ticket to the St.
Joseph Exposition which will be held during tho
week beginning September 9th, 1880.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05

70 Remember You double your y'eia OIL
wheat per acre, by using the Buckeye one-horse
Drill BE sure and see them. JOIN ii. LiNDs-
I5;r, White Cloud.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05

.P- eolored man, named Taylor, was brought
before the Probate Judge, Monday, and adjudsed to
he insane. From his testimony, it appeared that he
was a native of Scotland, and had been preaching
for one hundred and fifty years.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05

~ Whenever you want rain, advertise for it in
the Chief Most all Of our correspondents ed 70 in
last Thursdays Issue, and Friday there glc
rous soaker all over the County and another pretty
good one Sunday evening.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05

A Boots CEssUs-The surprisingly large popuIa-
tlon hgures returned from the South are giving riss
to grave suspicious at Washington that the eensus
returns from that section in great part frandr
lent In nearly every Southern city and village tins
ar hearu RON the increase Of population during
rs large rs that Of our Northern srd Western cities
and everybody knows that the Southern increase
has been nothing like great the Northern It
Is suspected that the Southern political leaders have
caused the census to be tineured with fraud in order
TO maintain the Influence of the South in Congress-
by increasing its representation nnder the new APP
portionment to be made on the basis of the census
That . class Of politicians who are desperate and
reckless enough to carry elections by tissue ballots
and false counts at least capable Of eoncOefnz
fraudnlent eensns no one doabts.-CAicaas .Lourlal
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TOWNSEND g. RICHARDSON

Townsend & Richardson have inst received a
new line of Laees, Fiehus, Neekties, Lace and
Isle Thread Gloves, which they now have dis
played on their counters, besides many other
novelties, such as Colored Bordered Handker-
chiefs, Hemstitehed Handkerchief, Five Cent
Ruches, and Ruching by the yard.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-05

~ G. ID. Baker former citizen of Troy, but
now engaged on the Topeka Commonwealth, was in
town, with his son, during the rstpart of the week