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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08
Horrible Death.

An associated press dispatch, dated st.
Louis, April 2, says:
The terribly mangled and lifeless body of =
man was found in the tunnel this morning.
1t evidently had been run over by two or
three trains, as the remains were scattered
along the track for some distance. from pa
pers found on the body the mans name is
supposed to be Eugene p. Ellis, q carpenter,
whose family resides at Emporia, Kansas
The writer called at the rooms of Mrs
Ellis, in the new Thomas block, on
Commercial street, Monday, and in
an interview with that lady learned that
her husband, who was interested in an in
ventiOn for which he expected a patent
in few weeks, had gone to Silver City
some six weeks ago, where she supposed
he still was. until informed of the terri
BILE intelligence contained in the Com
monwealth, of yesterday morning. She
subsequently learned, however, that
James COnwell, of this city, who was
interested with Mr.. Ellis in his patent,
had recently received note from the
latter announcing his intention to go to
st. Louis, thus confirming the report of
his shocking death.
The deceased was about thirty-eight
years of age, and was somewhat deaf,
which may account for the fact of his
being overtaken by the train, which
killed him. He was most excellent citi-
zen, and the news of his tragical taking
off has cast a gloom over the community
where he was so we'll and favorably
known.
AS his wife, who comprises his family,
has received no intelligence aside from
what the public prints contain, it is moi
known whether his body has been for
warded to Emporia or buried at St
Louis. 1t was the desire of Mrs. Ellis
that Mr.. Conwell should go on and look
after the body, but he is absent from the
city, and at this writing bad not re
turned.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

1t may interest the editor of the Leav-
enworth Times and other Kansas journ-
alists who entertain skeptical views on
the amendment, that Emporia has dem
onstrated the feasibility of running q
municipal canvass and holding an cleo
ton without the aid of gin mills. and
we take pleasure in giving publicity to
the fact that man duly sober, is quite
as competent to exercise, with intelli-
gence, the right of suffrage, as one who
is besotted with beer and mean
whisky. The liquor traffic has been
virtually suspended in this city for
over a month, and, incredible
as it may seem to the doleful Jeremiahs
who have succumbed TO the gloomy APP
prehenslon that prohibition is prOpelling
the state to the "demnition bowwows,' y
there are, as yet, no signs of disinte-
grafton in either the social, moral or
commercial interests of this community,
and the prospects for future prosperity
were never better in EInporia than they
are this spring. A traffic which absorbs
every element of health and gives out
nothing but moral leprosy, is not essen
tial to the welfare of any people, pro
position. which, being based upon com
mon logic, we submit for consent and
not for argument.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08
March In Kansas.

The writer has enjoyed and endured
twenty-five Marches in Kansas. Some
of them have been truly beautiful, as
pleasant as May But we are apt TO re-
member the cold, stormy ones. I can
remember number of very disagreeble
March days.
The March of SO was, upon the whole,
3 bad one. The last day found me on
east Middle creek, Anderson county. It
was an awful day. The wind blew a
gale, and the hail stones fell until the
ground was covered more than an inch,
when 1t began to snow in the midst of
such hghtnings and thunderings as we
sometimes have in 9 July storm. The
cleaning Of the lightning through the
fast falling snow was beautiful display
of natural pyrotechnics, if there could
be such thing. The snow was about
three inches deep at night. It lay on
the ground two or three days.
The March Of 81 was very. disagree
able. Thsre we're two or three heavy
storms Of sleet. The last day was one
Of the darkest. drizzlsest days that evel
passed over Kansas. 1 was at For
Scott then.
have not kept weather record, and
of course only remember the remarkable
days, and find to make full record o
remembered days would trespass upoI
my time and your space. The Marcel
Just gone was better than several of it
predecessors. A number of your read
ers will remember the March of 81.
was the death Of hundreds of cattle il
southeast Kansas. The 18th day wa
spent by the writer on q train, be
tween Kansas City and Manhattan
Snow detained the train. Bu
| few colder days ever blew over til
Italy Of the United States than the 13t
Of March, 1867.
The centennial March was remarks
bly, cold and stormy month. There wer
two heavy snow storms-nofhing Xix
them during The preceding winter. O
! the night Of the Goth q terrible storm Z
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

LECTURE AT THE NoRlLAL-Hon. o.
s. Munsell, D. D., of Council Grove,
will lecture before the students Of the
State Normal school on next Sunday at
4 O'Clock p. m, in the assembly room Of
the Normal building. Subject: "The
Christ Of History" The public gener-
ally are invited
DR.. Munsell is a clear, logical thinker
and forcible speaker, and the public will
not be disappointed in his lecture. He
was for sixteen years president of the
Illinois Wesleyan University, and is one
OF the few teachers who have retired to
farm with fair fortune. He is the au-
thor of work on mental science much
used in higher institutions. The students
and people may expect an intellectual
treat. Respectfully. RIB. WR1sH.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Messrs. John Parkinson and Robert
Atkinson, of Ottawa, were in the city
Friday. and held conference with a
number of our citizens, in relation to the
Kansas City s. Emporis railroad. These
gentlemen represent that number of
the interested townships in Franklin
county have voted bonds in aid of this
enterprise, and that Ottawa is moving in
the matter, though the amount she is
willing TO pledge herself for has not yet
been determined upon. We are glad to
learn that there exists a sensible appre-
citation of the benefits of the proposed
road, all along the line, a fact which
agurs well for its early construction.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

The new Hotel Coolidge is being rap
idly put in shape for business. The car
pets are down in many of the upper
rooms, and the bed steads are being put
up. The painters are putting on the
finishing touches" The electric enun-
ciator, which connects the office with
every room in the house was being put
in this morning. The plumber is abou.
through with his work. The immense
cooking range is in place, as is also the
queeensware and furniture. This is all
being done under the supervision of the
proprietor, E. K. Criley. Everything in
the house is new and as neat and clean
as a pin. In less than a week Emporia's
'long felt want" hotel in keeping with
her material interests, will be open to
the public
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

1t is strange how many good people
there are who believe it not only the
duty but the privilege of the newspaper
to become the vehicle of their peculiar
notions, troubles, personal differences
and grievances. What an interesting
spectacle newspaper would be con-
Quoted on such plan.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

There is more strength-restoring pow
er in a so cent bottle of Parker's Ginger
Tonic than in bushel OF malt or q gal
lon of milk. AS an appetizer, blood pur-
ifier and kidney corrector, there Is moth.
ing like it, and iaTalids find it wonder
fuI invigorant for mind and body. See
other column.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

they performed that duty on the ap-
pointed day, and desire TO express them
selves as well pleased with the order in
the school as well as the proficiency of the
scholars in the various branches taught
IN that school. The examination was
such as to include all the Glasses and
grades in the room, and showed a good
degree of interest in the work both On
the part of the teacher and scholars
The room was tastefully ornamenied
with mottOes, ETC., and presented as
cheerful an appearance as could be ex-
pected in building 50 long in service.
THos. r. DAVENPORT,
Mrs J. MGRIFFITH,
Mrs. T. F. DAVENPORT,
Committee
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

sleet and snow swept ever the state.
That March followed an exceedingly
pleasant winter; the one which froze 10
death Thursday night has been the coa-
tinuation of winter noted for billiards.
q
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08
Concernine Ranlkrupts.

EDS. NEWS: 1 desire again TO cali
the attention of bankrupts and their as
signees to the fact that all business un-
der the bankrupt law must be COM
PLETED before May 1. 1t requires about
twenty-four days to get meeting after a
petition is filed. After this week it will
be too late to take the initiatory steps in
any case. J. JAY BUCK
The following from the Greenfield Re
publican, dedicated to disappointed can
didaies is reproduced by virtue of the
local application which it may ind in
Emporis today:
I've q letter from thy dad,
Baby mine, baAy mine
He Is feeling awful bad,
Baby mine, baby mine
For the place he didn't get,
He is coming back, my pet.
And he'll stay At home you bet
Raby mine
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS The an
nual meeting of the stockholders of the
Lyon County Agricultural Society will
be held Tuesday, April 10, 1881, at l p.
m, at the court house, for the purpose of
electing board of directors, and any
other business that may come before it.
w. R GRIFFITH, Sec'Y.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

FARMS FOR RENT, or sale on long time.
On Duck creek, 40 acres of No. l land,
with small house and u good well of
water; also, a 40 acre fruit farm in Cof-
fey county, 10 miles from Burlington
and miles from Strawn; good land and
a large amount of fruit. Inquire of
Drs. Lawrence g. Lawrence.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

WANTED-Some good young woman,
to be my wife. She must be between the
ages of twenty-three and twenty-eight
years, know how TO keep her own house,
and live inside of a salary of $05 per
month. Any respectable woman that
wishes TO open a correspondence, and
having the above qualifications, will adj
dress William Harris, Las Vegas, New
Mexico. March %, 1884,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

1.-THE best cough remedy in the world y
was the way an enthusiastic druggist
put it, speaking Of DR.. Msrshall's lung
syrup. Price twenty-five cents; large
size fifty cents. Try it.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Eureka Herald: Hon. A. GilIett was
in town yesterday. Mr.. Gillett is getting
to be quite an extensive granger. He
expects TO cultivate six hundred acres of
corn and millett this year, and then he
proposes to feed the crop to his own cat
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

The first installments of Newman &
Co.'S spring dress goods have arrived and
among them may DC found many desir-
able fabrics for spring and carly sum
mer wear. Call and see them.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

The city schools opened on Monday.
Twenty new pupils were admitted. In
less the new building will he soon ready
for occupancy the rooms will be found
too small for any practical use
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

NorIcE-Stockhold of the Lyon
County Co operative Association, please
take notice that the time OF the regular
quarterly meeting IS Saturday, April 16.
A full attendance desired.
r. J. RUDIsII.L, Sec'y.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

How would cow-packing establish
ment do in Empora? There is enough
raw material for such a scheme roaming
around the streets to give employment
to a hundred men for ten years.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

The Swedish Lady Vocal Quartet
club win favor Emporia with visit on
the evening OF the 10Th. Our citizens
can prepare themselves for most de-
lightful entertainment, and they win not
be disappointed.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

The election Tuesday excited as much
interest as the presidential election of
last year, Notwithstanding nearly all the
city officers have to 'wOrk for MOTH
ing and board themselves"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Mr.. S. B. Riggs, agent of the National
Insurance company, of Hartford, paid
Saturday to ]. B. Hinkle, the amount of
loss on his household goods that were
damaged and destroyed by fire some
xwaahro a0O
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

A couple of Iroquois Indians are
deluging Emporia with fancy bead work.
The tendencies of the red man all seem
to be inimical to the security and eleva-
ton of human society.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08
TUESDAY. March 1
From wright's Creek.

TUESDAY, April D.
A little rain would do good. :. Mrs
Belle Harris has been very sick, but is
getting better. :. Mr.. Henry Mosier had
five teams at work yesterday blowing in
oats. :. Miss Jennie 10y and Annie
Edmiston came up from the Normal
Friday, to participate IN the entertain
ment given under the auspices of the
Head Light Literary society. The en-
tertainment, considering the short time
allowed for preparation, was very good.
Space will not allow mention of all who
are deserving, but our success was large
ly due to the energy displayed by Mr..
Gingrich, our worthy school teacher,
who taught our winter school and is
teaching the spring term. Our road
overseer has begun to mend his
ways. If Kate Claxton comes to EN-
poria the landlord who takes her in,
should be prepared to take her out. -.
Items are very scarce, and never having
edited county paper, or been engaged
in the world building business, it is
hard for us to evolve them out of moth
ing. l. c. n.
WEDNESDAY, April 6.
A heifer belonging to W. H. Edmis-
ton, twenty-five months old, dropped a
calf on the first that weighed ninety
pounds. Mrs. Yeakley is turning out
rag carpet at the rate of eight yards per
day. Send in your orders. B. A. Tay-
lor has fenced twenty-acre pasture, and
a good many others should follow suit,
since the range in this neighborhood
will be all fenced up this spring. -.
Cornstalks can be broken up with a
brush drag, but we would advise burning
them while the chinch bugs are trouble
some. Three young men from Dunlap
thought TO "cheek" it at the entertain
ment Friday night, but after being in
formed that the free show was outside,
they found some money in the other
pocket 1. e. NJ.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

w. F. Chalfant has surrounded his
residence, corner of Neosho and Fifth,
with elm trees, an example, which, if
followed by others. would lead to the
beautifying of our city in a few wears.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

NoTTcE.-Owing to new duties inn
posed by the late school law. / viii be
unable TO be in my office more than one
day in each week Those desiring TO
see me will please call Saturdays.
OBJ. WHARTON. County Supt.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

We heard of man in Emporia yes
terday who had taken thirty-two degrees
in Masonry. 1t is fair to infer that there
is not much danger of his dislocating
his Jaw by yawning at his own fireside.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

There is perceptible advance in rail.
road stocks. The Young Mems
debating club, contrary to popular ex-
pectation, decided in favor of monopo-
lies. at their meeting Monday evening.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

The Musical Union have determined TO
produce the comic opera Of "olivette,"
and the cast will probably be arranged
on Friday evening of this week
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Table and pocket cutlery can he pur-
chased very cheap at the 90 cent store.
Go and see for yourself
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

In few days VIC will receive very
large stock of flower pots, hanging pots
and baskets, garden vases, and very
large assortment Of conk and sea shells,
TO which We would call the especial at
tention OF parties needing anything in
this line. 90 cent store.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Quite a transfer business has sprung
up at the Missouri Pacific junction, an
average of five car loads of freight be
ing shifted from the Pacific to the San.
ia Fe per day.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

FOREST HILL NURsERY.-Home-
grown trees, vines, roses, and everything
in the nursery line. Very low prices.
Sale yards opposite the Odd Fellows
block, EmporiA. Call and see my stock
before buying elsewhere.
FRANK HOTEL, PrOprietor
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Patrick Flynn died at the residence Of
his mother, near the old round house,
Tuesday afternoon, of pneumonia, at
the age Of twenty-one years. The funer-
al took place from the Catholic church
Thursday at 10 O'Clock, a. m.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Glassware Glassware! Glassware.
So cheap as you have never seen 1t be-
fore in Kansas, you viii find at the 90
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

The house formerly occupied by DR..
Moore has been moved TO the corner
south of its old site, thus enlarging and
adding very much to the appearance of
the grounds around his handsome new
raaidance
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

The only objection to calico parties is
that they afford no opportunity for dis
cussion among the ladies as TO what
they are going to wear.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Those who desire TO take lessons in
vocal music will find the card of Miss
Letta Waterbury in our locals. Miss w.
has letter of recommendation from DIR.
Zeigfeld, president of the institution
from which she graduated, in Chicago.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Mr.. II. L. Finley, who resided in the
western part of the county on Jacobs
creek, died Friday morning of lung fever
and was buried Saturday at the Pleas
ant Hill cemetery. He was quite pop
ular man in the community in which he
lived
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

The board of education at its meeting
Monday audited number of bills,
and adjourned to meet the latter part of
the week to canvass the vote on the
school house bonds
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

$3.50 lamps We sell for 99c. at the 30
cent store. Come and see fer yourself,
and he convinced of the fact.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

The employees at the Santa Fe depot
think it would be bene Tolent scheme
for the city to start ''rocl1 pile" and
clean the waiting room of tramps at
least twice n day
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Money on hand at all times for good
investments. Interest reasonable, with
OF without commission, as desired.
EDWARD E. HOLMES.
A s. SNfITH
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

We violate no confidence in saying
that Emporia is the most extensive
barn-yard in the state, and offers .
better field for cows and q worse show
for shade trees than any town in the
,,rivarsa
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

A new library, containing handsome
collection of excellent books, was opened
at the Congre gational Sunday school
last Sabbath
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

If you want to buy No. | violin,
guitar, banjo, accordion or Richter or
concert harp, SO to the 90 cent store,
where you can buy them 100 per cent
cheaper than any house in the state Of
Kanaao
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Bully boy with glass eye, is what q
chap termed bottle of DR.. Bulls cough
syrup, which had cured his cold. It
only cost him twenty-five cents.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Those fine young blooded cattle that
were noticed on the streets the other day
were sold to John Henning, by Wayne
Lee, the well known stock man of Toledo.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Judge Buck viii. on Friday evening,
April 8, install the officers of Madison
lodge, A. F. e A NJ, and deliver to
them the charter granted at last grand
lndpe
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

If Bergh had branch society in En-
poria, the individuals who are clipping
their horses wouldn't be quite so
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Tom Leonard, sentenced to the peni-
tertiary for one year for grand larceny,
at the late term of the district court, was
taken to Leavenworth by Sheriff Moon
Monday.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

II you need No. l clock. call at the
90 cent store and look through their
stock. They sell cheap for cash.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

1t seems almost marvellous that in so
thrifty community as this it should
not have occurred TO some enterprising
capitalist to buy up snug bunch of
Texas cattle and turn them loose upon
the town. The scheme would rival in
economy the ordinary methods of stock
culture, as it would obviate the expense
of herder and utilize the advantages of
hay cured and delivered free of charge by
the farmers in the vicinity of the town.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Mr.. Silverthorn, of the Pacific Ex-
press, has assumed the instruction of
the Amateur band. He is said TO be a
good musician and competent teacher
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Our worthy townsman, j. NJ. Griffith,
had his pocket picked at Topeka on
Friday, of last week. The rumor that
he walked h ONE is probably inaccurate.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

II. J. Bird, the jeweler, moved into his
new room ut the corner of Commercial
street and Fifth avenue, Saturday.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

WANTED-In the country, a COED
neutrality-suspicious. children, prefer
red. Inquire of E. NJ. Lewis, at restau-
rant and grocery. Emporia, Kansas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Go to the old reliable house of d.
Thomas s. Co. for your dry goods.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

AT the meeting of the Union Loan and
Building Association, held at the court
house last Saturday evening. j. NJ.
Griffith, J. X. Tyler and w. F. Chaliant
were reelected directors for the ensuing
year, Howard Dunlap, secretary, and j.
S. Watson, treasurer. The board then
organized by re-electing j. NJ. Griffith,
president and J. X. Tyler, vice-presi-
dent
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

The mission Sunday school on Second
avenue is still looking up, and the at
tendance is highly gratifying. consider
ing the remoteness of Christmas and
the auspicions character of the weather
for PLAYING marbles.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

MARRIED.-By Rev. r. M. Ovcrstreet,
at the residence of C. Beckes in this
city, March %, Mr.. Ira Davis to Miss
Arrabell Beckes. both of Grand Haven,
Usage county.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

WANTED-25 good ponies. Must be
four years old or upwards, and in good
flesh. Apply to #. G. Watson, or Wat
aon &. Grove
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

The largest and best assortment of
shoes can be found at the Famous,
Abrahams and Epstein, 1870 Commercial
street.