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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-11-04
". Mean Bushes. and LowP, rice. i,

inches wide, mt $1.00 per yard. Never be-
fore offered In this city less than $3.50.
Three pieces Black Extra Heavy GrOs Grain
Silk, $l.25-which we guarantee cannot be
matched in this city for less than $1.55.
Twenty-Five new pieces Black and COlOred All
Wool Cashmere, 30 inches wide, at the I'm
precedented Low Price of 30 cts. per yard.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-03-11
From wright's Greek.

lCESDA1, MATCH Q.
That idiot must have swung out in a
straw hat, as we have good sleighing to-
day and quite number are improving
it. :. Five years ago the wise ones said
the upland in this neighborhood would
never be settled, but we must fence pas
lures this spring or let our COWS go five
miles for grass. :. i. Mr.. Duey has taken a
farm four miles northwest of Emporia.
We cheerfully recommend both him and
his wife as good citizens and neighbors.
There have been good many cases Of
lung fever in this neighborhood this wIn-
ter, one case proving fatal, the Oldest son
of Mr.. FL. Eliot, on the Sd of this month.
The bereaved parents have our fullest
sympathy, for we know that time alone
can heal so deep wound. Give
US a rest on the lumber question,
| and tell US why the three
little kittens didn't get any PIE.
The railroad company burned up three
cars that were ditched near Wrights
creek a few days ago. There was more
lumber in them than some of us have
on our farms. Would it not have been
to their interest TO have given it to some
poor mani Feed the hens that lay for
you. Still farmers will vote railroad
bonds, pay four prices for freight and
fare, and take their medicine like
| little men. IL. Harris has re
turned from Illinois where he
has been spending a few months
&c. n.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-03-11

The Lyon County Teachers Association
Met at the usual time and place, on
Saturday, March 9th. The meeting was
called to order by Supt. Wharton. The
first exercise was an excellent paper, read
by Prof. Fowler, who has consented, at
the request of the members of the asso-
citation, to allow it to be published In
TIE NEWS. 1t will probably appear in
the next weeks issue. Subject, "Hones-
ty in the School room.''
The "Class drill in primary arithme.
tic" by Miss Bartholomew. was well
conducted, and no doubt suggested many
valuable hints to all present. The teach
er had q class of her own pupils from
the primary grade of the city schools.
In the discussion, the practical features
of Grube's method were brought forth
and as no text books are used in this
grade, as well as in higher ones. a re.
quest was made by Rev. Lott, that the
advisability of discarding the use OF
text books be thoroughly discussed at q
subsequent meeting. This will likely
be one of the topics for April I'd
Following the discussion, talk on
school houses and school grounds" was
given by Robt. Milliken; after which
the association proceeded to elect offic
ers for the ensuing year, the favored
ones being; president, o. B. Wharton
vice president, Daniel Dryer; secretary
Mr.. Chance. BY vote of the associ
alton, the president was instructed tc
appoint q committee of three to maxi
out a program for general arbor da,
throughout the country; also, was re
quested to appoint a committee to pre-
pare a new course of study for tn,
schools of the county.
The attendance was good, and tn
meeting profitable one.
Adjourned to April 2nd.
NJ G.. HonGE-
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-03-11
CHuRCH NOTES

Four persons were immersed in the
Cottonwood Sunday by Elder Brown
Of the Second Baptist church.
There will be a union meeting of the
Sunday schools of the WEIGH Presbyte
rian and Dry creek churches IN this city
on next Sunday.
The social of the Christian church was
held Tuesday evening at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Jarrett, on Mechanics
street, between Ninth and Tenth.
The ladies of the Presbyterian church
gave a missionary tea at the resi-
dence of DR.. Davenport. on Congress:
street, on Wednesday evening of this
week. A pleasant time is reported.
Rev. Mr.. Hendy, who came to Emporia
from Greensboro, Kentucky, in response
to the invitation of the Presbyterian con
gregation of this city, and has been can
wasting the ground for the past ten days
formally accepted the call last Sunday
and started for Kentucky Tuesday, &c
make the necessary arrangements for a
change in his pastoral relations. The
impression made upon the Emporia
people by Mr.. Hendy is of the most
favorable character, and his permanent
Identification with the cause of Christ
in this city may be regarded as a source
of congratulation among its christian
people of all sects.
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The New Orleans SEInstrels.

Montreal Star: The Original New Or
leans Minstrels drew large attendance
last night and made themselves favorites
with all before they had exhausted the
long and choice program. The first part
included an Introductory from ia File
de Madame Angot," by the company's
orchestra. followed by selections render.
ed by the Clipper Quartette in style at
tanned by travelling minstrels- L. p.
Benjamin, the Wizard Cornetist," in.
troduced number Of his famous E hal
specialties. the principal one being rem
dering of Coming Thro' the Rye, " by the
cornet, without the valves, one of his
hands being in his pocket and the. Other
simply holding up the end Of his instru
ment. The witticisms, songs, clog dane
ing, &c. were remarkably good, the
jokes free from the slightest approach .,
vulgarity, and consequently everything
passed off as successfully as could b.
desired.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-03-11
CounciI Nntea

The gas issue has been STAYED off till
next Monday evening, when a special
session will be held to consider that
matter.
The committee on streets and alleys
was instructed to have dug drain from
the hotel Coolidge, ON Sixth avenue, to
carry off surplus water.
The city clerk signifies his willing.
ness to make affidavit to the fact that a
quorum of members was present at the
council meeting last evening.
The slick looking gas agents who
were on deck to capture the council
have let go to spit on their hands fol-
the final tussel next Monday night.
The mayor vetoed the ordinance pass.
ed by the council fixing hall license al
SOS which leaves the old ordinance
establishing the rate at $40 still in force
A petition from the saloonIsts asking
permission to continue their business til
the first of May, in consideration of Ii
cense or fine, as the council might die
tate, was unanimously sat down upon.
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Agnes City Acorns

TUESDAY, March 8.
A fine Chester white brood SOW, be-
longing to E. c. Edwards, was recently
so injured by dogs that she and her
prosecutors both had to be killed
Hank Pearsall auctioneered the stock
sale of j. N. Kennis. Cows, calves
and other stock sold well for a
cash sale. =. A horse belonging to
James Ireland fell down on u hill
side and hung himself. :. Mr.. Dicker-
hoof had a brood mare frozen to death
in snow drift. The severe storm of
sleet and snow prevented the meeting of
the Agnes City lyceum last Thursday
evening, but we trust we shall not be the
losers by waiting for the next time, as we
expect that the Agnes City Phonograph,
which is edited by Mr.. John
Stow and Miss Mabel Grant will amply
repay for the delay. :. j.. Richard and AL
fred Eden, of Bluff creek, are making
preparations for building a mill near
the old Santa Fe trail. The patronage
of the surrounding country will make
such an improvement a paying invest
ment beyond doubt. j. II. Mounce cap
tured raccoon recently whose weight
was twenty-one pounds. He says it was
all that he and his dog could do to take
his coonship. =. A. Towards team ran
away, completely demolishing the wag
on. Mrs. Dickerhoof is just recover
ing from a very severe attack of lung
fever. Master Will Fox and his
sister are going to make a
visit to Iowa. viii says the weather is
getting too warm and he wants to get
the benefit of the balance of the Iowa
winter. -. Mr.. Young had the misfor-
tune to loose a work horse and an OK
during the recent severe weather, and
eight or ten head of cattle are reported
to have persisted in the late storm.
Double marriage-J H. Carter to Miss
Mary HOlthooser, and Will Strong to
Miss Kate Young, all of Agnes City
township. They will celebrate their
nuptials by giving a grand ball. -. Bluff
creek has been on bender. 1t is full
of water, with acres of Ice in huge drifts
making it look like the arctic sea.
Large fiocks OF wild geese have been
seen at this point flying north.
C0yDIrIT
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A HandsOme ImproVement.
NJ .-.sAs. -

The necessities of the case demanded
the employment of an efficient corps of
workmen at the post Office Sunday,
who spent the Sabbath in effecting 8
work which will contribute very largely
to the convenience of the people
of this city. The result Is the addi-
ton to the postal facilities of the
town, of over two hundred hand
some bronze Yale lock boxes which
have been procured by the postmaster at
an expense of about 5000, and are now
ready for use. A change in the entire
arrangement of the boxes largely in.
creases the superficial dimensions of the
outside exposure and affords better &C
Communications and more room for the
clerks inside. The enterprise which
gives Emporia one OF the best post of
fees in the state is to be commended
and the public have already shown theiI
appreciation of the postmaster's efforts
in this direction by making q general
rush for the new boxes
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stsrry'a IconocIasun

EDS. NEWS: The thanks of the public
are due Mr.. Sterry for his communi-
cation in Saturdays NEWS, on the duties
and responsibilities of the office OF
the mayor, and the comparative unfit.
ness Of either Of the present candidates
for that position. Mr.. Sterry, being
neither citizen nor taxpayer, renders
his position entirely DISTINGUISHED, and
the fact that he signed the petition re
questing one OF the present aspirants
to be candidate and promising him
his hearty support, renders his duty in
the present instance very dificuli
to perform. The public should con
graduate Mr.. sterry upon being
superior to the trammels OF con
sistency and his previous record
upon this question, and in affirming
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Daath OF an odd Citizan.

Mr.. Frank Schmidling. who died in
this city Tuesday, was one of our old.
est settlers. He took claim on the
Cottonwood, several miles above Empo
ria, as early as 1857 or 1858. He after.
wards moved to the city and kept the
old Emporia house. He was engaged in
various enterprises at different times. 4
few years ago his health failed. and he
spent about year at Hot Springs, AR
kansas. Afterwards he went to the
springs in New Mexico. He gradually
grew worse until the result announced
yesterday. In 1860 he married
Maria Bundrem in this city, who sur
wives him together with family o.
several children, one of whom is grown
Mr.. Schmidling possessed many good
qualities of heart which will be remem
bered by his friends, while his faults
will be buried with him in the tomb
The funeral took place Wednesday q
2 O'Clock, and was conducted under tn,
auspices of the Masonic fraternity, o
which order he was q member.
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OVER THE COUNTY.
Plymouth Paragraphs.

MONDAY, March Z.
Mr.. Chochrane has moved to his place
in Plymouth. :. e.. George Keer left last
Saturday for Colorado. School closed
last Friday, and the oral examinations
did credit to both teacher and scholars.
although they have not heard from their
graduating examination. Fhe audience
was interested by two very excellent es-
says. by Misses Nettie Lynch and
Susie Winery. Quite a number of
the Plymouth boys leave here for
Colorado this week We wish them
success. :. Mrs. Hanna has recovered so
far as to be able to travel, and expects to
leave here this week for Illinois . "A
pleasant party was had at Mr. Dillon's
last Friday evening, where all enjoyed
themselves and had good time. Bur
dock is getting rather old, and, as the
evenings are getting shorter, he can not
find time to write to THE NEWS. DR..
A. Weesner has bought quite number
of calves this spring; so has
BURDOCR
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ALIYeIY RUNAWAY

Occurred in Emporia Friday after
noon, and for about five minutes it
seemed as if everything in the shape of
hersehesh in the town was on a general
rampage. The cause of the mischief was
a coal team, which ran away from near
the round house, and in their headlong
course, uprooted three hitching posts
on Fifth avenue, ran into and mashed a
wagon belonging to James McHardy,
cut loose mule team that Joined in the
circus, and after setting a number of
saddle horses at liberty, finally brought
up at the meat market of Herman s. Atyo,
which they were just in the act of going
through, when one of the horses fell
down and the team was captured. For
tunately, no one was injured, and the
damage is comparatlvely light.
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This makes grand total of $14, 49,
II as expenses of the city for one year
Now, as TO the cIty'S corresponding re
sources to pay these expenses: The
amount of taxable property for 1886
was, 1897, 42S.28 and the tax levy was
1919 mills, which raised fund of SIT,
1895. We will receive from the water
works about 1880; from rents of city
buildings about $3.50; from Strickler's
canal about 5000; total resources, $50
379.S5. Leaving surplus for expenses
of lawsuits, culverts, ETC., and paying
off outstanding scrip of S6,249.14. The
large amount of outstanding scrip, is
largely accounted for, from the fact
that the council for 1879, made nc
tax levy for the general fund and
made two large contracts for the
council of 1880 to pay for. Namely
For hose and hose carts, 1854; for
Strickler's canal about 5000; total, 50,
7S4.
Since writing the above, the city
treasurer informs me he has paid since
his last report, scrip on the general
fund, $500; on water works fund, 81,
$40. Another item which makes the ex.
penses of the city seem larger than they
really are, is that all special side walks
built by the city. are charged up to ex.
pense account, but all of this is paid
back when the taxes are collected.
Yours truly, l. d. Fox.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-03-11
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

A-AAcO4An4 4AOn
Lieutenant Governor Finney was in the
city Monday.
Sheriff Hitchcock, of Peoria, Illinois
was in the city Monday.
Miss Josie Trask went 10 Kansas City
Tuesday morning to visit friends.
Mrs. r. Z. Ward, nee, Miss linda Keel
er, is down from Topeka on visit
Mrs. Jones, who has been visiting
Mrs. C. w. Cleaver, went TO Burlingame
Tuesday.
Mr.. Will II. Seyery sprained his ankle
quite severely in jumping across ravine
last Sunday.
Miss Nellie Severy has returned home
from Bethany college tn remain at least
for the present
Miss Lizzie Waters, OF Topeka, spent
the Sabbath in Emporia as the guest of
Miss Matte Walkup.
Mrs. Griff. p. Jones went down 10
Reading Tuesday 10 make Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Fl. Severy visit
Mr.. Frank Butcher, employed in the
Office of z. NJ. Forde, has received a
commission and seal as notary public.
DIR. B. E. Brewer, of Ivy, was in town
Tuesday and stated that last week six
Of John Wayman's family were sick
with lung fever at one time.
Rev. Mr.. Hendy, of the Presbyterian
church, started for Kentucky Tuesday for
his family, with whom he Will return to
his new home in Emporia, in few
weeks.
Rev. G. w. Gullett, recent pastor of
the NJ. E. church at Americas, stopped
IN Wednesday on his return from con-
ference. He goes TO Eureka this year,
where we predict for him q successful
field of labor.
Mr.. G. w. Newman has gone east
to purchase his stock of spring and sum-
mer goods. He was accompanied by
Mrs. D. Kidder. who will lay in choice
assortment of millinery and fancy goods
in the eastern markets.
Rev. H. w. Chaffee, to whom we are
indebted fo- the report of the proceed
ings of the South Kansas conference,
was in Wednesday, on his way to his
charge at Burlington. He is an able
and popular preacher, and his cOngrega-
ton will be delighted over his return.
Mr.. Will Griffith, recently employed
in the large dry goods establishment of L.
Bullene, at Lawrence, has accepted the
position of head salesman in the store of
o. +. Sawyer, in this city. He is one of
the finest trimmers in the state, and is
thoroughly familiar with all details per-
tanning TO dry goods and notions.
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plainly that neither Saul nor David
should rule over this people, the prophet
Samuel could not have done his duty
better, as far as be goes But Mr.. Sterry
leaves his work only half done Having
with iconoclastic recklessness destroyed
our idols, and shown us the clay of their
composition, he should point US TO the
living God, and being himself ineligi-
bic, his modesty should not prevent him
from naming his second choice. The
people wait breathlessly to register his
ediet. Let him speak at once and name
our next mayor.
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aeartiIy Commanded.

Portland Sunday Times: A good-sized
audience greeted the Original New Or.
leans Ministries at Portland Theatre last
evening, and we venture to say that ev,
cry one present was fully satisfied with
the entertainment presented. With the
continuous string of puns, jokes and
grimances that Charley Goodyear pre-.
sented, the fine singing of the Clip.
per Quartette and the first class dancing
of Weiby and Pearl, the entire audience
were kept in the best of humor through.
ont the evening. But the chief feature
of the performance was the cornet solo
by Prof. L. P. Benjamin, who accom-.
plished the wonderful feat of reaching
'five C's" while playing Coming Thro
the Rye" and without using the valves
or any artificial appliances. We heartily
commend this company as being first
class and deserving liberal patronage
wherever they may go.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-03-11
ENrPoRIA DISTRICT.


G. r. Rice, P E.
,Emporia, J. Kirby.
Americas, j. A. Barker
Burlington, II. W. Chaffee
Colony, N. F. Upton.
Climas, G. w. White.
Dunlap, to be supplied.
Eureka, G. w. Gullett.
Eureka circuit, to be supplied by ]
II. Price and II. Cook.
Elsinore, ]. L. Stratford.
Garnett, F. NJ. Sisson.
Hartford, T. s. Walker.
Humboldt, G. II. Pattec.
lola, d. T. Summerville
Leroy, S. S. Weatherby.
Mineral Point, II. ]. Cocker.
Melvern, N. A. Baker.
Madison, ]. G. Hull.
Neosho Falls, ]. L. LongdoD.
Ottawa, j. T. Hanna.
Princeton and Peoria, R. T. Hardness
Richmond, n. w. Rine.
Reading, j. w. Anderson and /. X
Lovejoy.
Strawn, H. j. Walker
Virgil, ]. McAnulty.
Williamsburg, s. E. Pendleton.
Yates Center, W. H Carwardine.
w. l. Graham, professor in Bake
University.
A. Buckner, chaplain Kansas stat
senate and member of Emporia con
ference c.
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Quite y number of the school board
were present at the meeting of the Young
Mems Debating club Monday evening, to
hear the discussion of the vital question
Resolved, That the temperance legisla-
tiOn of Kansas in its present form is
productive of more evil than good" The
prohibitiOnists will be gratified to learn
that the advocates of the amendment
came out ahead.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-03-11
Reading RIppIes

ACEcSA1, A1dICu G.
The literary has adjourned till next
November. George Cornell has bought
couple of lots just north Of his house.
Theodore Simair has bought all the re-
naming land in the southwest quarter of
the town section, comprising about a
hundred acres. ;. Mr.. J. NJ Stephen
sons family and goods have arriy-
ed and they they 60 to house
keeping IN Mr.. HubbaTd's house.
The snow has given q great impetus
to business about the saw mill and
Douglass timber Mr. Douglass is hav-
ing all his large trees cut down and di
vided into fencing and numberless props.
He is also building corn crib and car
riage house. Mr.. Nickel has got out
enough posts and fencing to fence in his
section near Barclay :. Mr.. Frost is
able TO be around again.
NARY De ZEAE.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-03-11

Council Grove Republican: EN-
poria has closed her saloons, and a gang
OF idle bummers are now hanging
about the town predicting the most dire
consequences to its business interests
It will be n revelation to most sensible
people to know that dram drinking is
inseparable from business success, and
that the saloon keeper is the "handmaid"
OF prosperity
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-03-11

A good many persons have registered
within the past few days. but the bulk
of the voters of the city have not yet at
tended to this duty The books will
be open at the Office of City Clerk Forde
till the eth, and as failure to regis
ter is forfeiture of the right to vote at
the spring election, there should be no
further delay on the part of our citizens
in attending to this matter.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-03-11
Permature I,oss Of the Ha,r

Nowadays may be entirely prevented BY
the use of Burnett's Cocaine 1t ha:
been used in thousand of cases where
the hair was coming out in handfuls
and las never failed to arrest its decay
il promotes a healthy and vigorous
growth, and it is at the same time un
rivaled as soft and glossy dressing
for the hair.
Burnett's flavoring extracts are the
best, strongest and most healthful. SOLD
everywhere
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ANNOUNCEMENT

c. B. Bachelor will be candidate fol
justice of the peace at the spring cleo
ton.
Frank Payne will be candidate fol
reelection to the office of justice of the
peace at the ensuing municipal election
Charles Fletcher will be candidate
for reelection for justice of the peace al
the coming city election.
Judge ]. F. Culver will be candidate
for justice of the peace at the ensuing
municipal election.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-03-11

Nearly all the ills that affiict man.
kind can be prevented and cured by
keeping The stomach, liver and kidneys
in perfect working order. There is no
medicine known that will do this as
quickly and surely, without interfering
with your duties, as Parker's Gingei
Tonic. See advertisement.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-03-11
Wedding At Americas.

Married at the residence of the brides
father, n. c. Adams, on Allen creek,
Mr.. Marcus Rogers. and Miss Alice
Adams. Rev. F. Turney, officiating A
happy company of neighbors and
friends did ample justice to sumpt-
uous dinner provided for the occasion.
May long life of happiness bless the
newly married couple.
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TEAcHER's EXAMINATION. - There
will be an examination for teachers GER
tificates at Emporia, Saturday, March
1oih, commencing At Gam. The ex.
animation will be held in the school,
room over the store Of 1. u. Fox s. Co.
No certificate OF grade 2 will be issued
TO applicants who fall below forty per
cent. in any study, and grade No. will
be withheld from those falling below
Gfty per cant. in any branch
o. b. WHARTON.
p. J. CARMICHAEL,
w. z. MCMAHON,
Ewa~fnans
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Rawlings GatewoOd filed complaint
Saturday against J. 1 Mayes for selling
liquor without license, and upon q
hearing before Police Judge Bachelor,
the accused was fined $45 and costs. AT.
ter leaving the Office Mayes began to
abuse GStewood, who then filed a sec.
Ond complaint, upon which Mayes was
fined $40 for disturbing the peace. 1t
looks little as if prohibition can be
made Tn nrOhibit