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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-07-07
En.t NORWAY Items,


Harvest hands in big demand. Corn blowing will
continue for couple of weeks. Owing to the search
ty of hands, and the condition Of the wheat several
farmers compelled to keep their reapers busy
last Sunday. OF course, therr were several of our
highly moral people terribly shockc,l and although
they called loudly their deties Of wrath to send,
the bolts of destruction upon the heads Of the ungo
ly, the sun shines rs brightly to-day as ever
We had the pleasure, last Friday evening, of at
tending the closing exercises of the Wolf River
school, taught by Miss Hester Garvin. The pro-
gramme was lengthy and varied. While all did
WELL cannot forbear giving special mention
of Misses Mamie Stoefier. Cora Gilmore, and Min
ME Darby. Miss Stoeffier's "Nrs. Tweezers- was
langhable i'm the extreme, while Miss Darby rccited
"Rock of Ages" in manner that excited universal
admiration. Miss Garyin has been in the State but
short time, but has proven herself one of our best
teachers.
We saw a copy, few days since, of that great(i)
Temperance organ, the Hiasralka Dispateh, and We
must say that for depth of argument and eiearness
of reasoning. it is fully up to any almanac. The
editor Of this highly moral sheet makes depart
in the Jurisprudence of State He tells US, II
jury fails to convict man for violating the tenn
perance theory, that they will try him again for the
same offence, and suppose, continue to retry him
until serve jury IL found who will obey the will Of
the fanatics, and find the party guilty. Thanks for
the information Blackstone tells us that i'm olden
times, where the jury failed to find verdict accord
ing to the will Of the parties in power, they were
liable to q severe punishment We also learn that
our foiefnthsrs, who came to Plymouth, seeking
Freedom, used tn burn holes i'm the tongues of those
Who dared to think differently from them. Il history
about to repeat ITSELF We wonder If the prooEread
ing Of the Dpah ID done by that graduate Of "Prai
ne College" and champion spellist, Mr.. ALI Ulshi
Two new houses in Norway. We will be .
city.
''Shoo hy- IL heard every where, now. Every
house i'm town hss to the doors and windows,
except one, and 1t has them the front side. But
there Ia nothing like keeping up appearances
Mr.. Stiles, our railroad agent, spent Sunday with
his parents, near Robinson.
Our "shootists7 had q big shoot, Sunday afternoon
II we may judge from the large crowd collected, and
the numerous reports Of firearms.
j. ]. Baker goes to Sc. Joseph, thi. week. vhsre he
Is engaged In the defense of Bates who killed Marx
Taylor in East Atehison.
Bennett, of Norway can boast Of one Of the finest
gardens in the County. FOR energy, goodness, and
strict attention to his own business no man excels A.
Bennett.
News items scarce, this week and weather too
hot to hunt for any.
TgtO
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Severance Iteuns.

Our grand National Holiday has come and gone
Twas hot and dusty that, as looked around
imagination pictured American Eagle sitting dis
consolately ON dry limb, with dropping wings,
painting for breath. Then, too. imagination went
still farther, and Grape encircling it, which de.
noted that the shots of the wouldbe assassin had
taken effect. and our country in mourning over
the death Of our nsble President. Let hope that
the many prayers offered by the churches for his re-
covery, be answered. large crowd assembled at
the appointed place, near the milldam, and all tho
programme Of the day well carried out. All,
eIcept-we must say-the music. Ii was awful; it
furnished by the Highland band. Home talent
is never appreciated, and own band WAS not
called on; but they had their revenge, by hearing
of the worst music listened to by a crowd.
In the races, the victors their laurels very
easily, for in one the yanqushed exhausted /;
the other the vanquishcd lost his chances soon by
tunbling down. Was unable to learn the name of
the prettiest baby. The principal amusements of
the day were dancing swinging, two kinds,I swim
ming, and boat -ridins. The latter was the enter
prise of two little boys who took passengers about
a mile. for the small of ten cents . very small
amount considering the tugging it cost their small
arms. They did not get the patronage expected.
People did not seem to appreciate the glory Of float
ing down the bosom Of "wolf- Even a small num-
Der of st. Josephites, wishing to rusticats chose
Severance, and retufned I've supposed well pleased
with their choice. I heard Of two country lassies
walking seven miles. in orler to attend. What zeal
patriots. Wen not harbor 3 suspicion that Il
was other than patriotic sentiments that caused
long. hot, dusty trudge.
Some Of the Odd Fellows Of Severance went to
Highland. Saturday, to attend the public installs
ton Of officers Mt that place.
Prohibition Laws are very niee IL stricflv adhere
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HlUhlaId SlaHr.

Our citizens were shocked beyond measure last
Saturday on receiving the intelligence that the Pres
idept was assassinated. Great sorrow was manifest
NJ each one regardless of distinction of party knew
that the beneactor of the public had been lost at
time We could i'll afford it, Doubtless if the culprit
were in the hands Of the anxious throng that crowds
our post Office every day for the latest news, he
would in = very short time be dangling from tho
nearest tree, whether he IL soa oosspos men6s or
not.
Several hundred people present at the installa-
tion Of the officers for the quarter Of the o. o.
p, No. g. The II. Z. Church, where it took place,
filed to its utmost capicity, hut still large
her could not get places Mt the windows, where
they could the performance. The music furnish
by the bands very good After the exercises
over the guests repaired to the palatia wildey
House, and partook Of excellent repast prepared
by its proprietor, villa Baird.
Mr.. Geer, living south Of town, met with . severe
accident, one day last week. He was cutting grain
with s-lfbinder. and while the machine Was in
motion. reached back to the feeder to disodge some
weeds that had accumulated. when the needle came
over to bind, and struck him in the wrist, severing
all the large endons and lgaments that connect the
forearm with tn. hand. Medical aid arrived i'm =
short time, and his wounds were dressed. but IL Ia
doubtful II he will recover entirely the use Of the
injured member.
Mr. Akin Of the Law firm Of Peppers 4 Akin, Of
Mound City, No., has moved here. and will practice
here in the future. Mr.. A. comes to we'll recon
mended both - gentleman Of high standing. and .
man unsurpassed In the legal profession.
Mr.. Moore. Of Illinois, has purchased ths Central
State outfit, and will continue its publication.
LIscrs
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naninh1n Neus

j. T. stoekwell 4 Co. have finished burning their
frrt kiln Of brick. aud viii commence shipping brick
to Atrhison, the coming week. They continue to
manufacture. weather permits, and viii have an.
other kiln of l4O, 900 brick to burn, in short time.
Both Republican and Democratic days were placed
at halfmast and draped In mourning last Saturday
and there general expression of grief and sor
among all classes of people. over tho announce
ment that President Garfield had been assassnated
Mrs. W. X. Lexington has recovered from her
sickness of last spring, and she is enjoying good
health.
Mrs. jeremiah James is very low with consump-
ton, with but very little hopes of recovery.
Mrs. A. ID. Smith is very sick with fever, and her
condition is considered critical.
Mrs. VIM. Waller Ii also sick, and, far as We
have been able to learn these three are about
all the sickness of serious nature in and about Don
iphan.
Hiram aud Elias Hatcher, who have boon absent
several years. have returned to visit relatives and
friends here.
There to be plenty Of work, o. all the labor
ers employed, and good wages are being paid
Several pieces Of property have changed hands,
Iately Mr. Hubbs of Missouri, has rented the VIII
liam Myers house and lots; has taken possession,
and Mr. Myers has moved his family to Atchison.
s. b. Wright has bought the Cooper property, in
Slab Town, and Cooper has moved to Atehison.
Adam Schnell has purchased the Columbus Greer
property, and has fitted up new butcher ship, and
Greer has skipped out for parts unknown.
Miss Nellie Franklin. of Severance; Hugh Nc
Crum, n. C. Bailey, Judge Price, Of Troy Hon. A.
W. Patterson, Of Geary City, and Mr.. Louis Roehat
and Mr.. Taylor. of Atchison, the latter two gentle
men accompanied by ladies, visited Doniphan, dur.
Ing the past week.
N. L. Edwards il making his home with his broth
or Oliver, at present.
At present, matters as to the rebuilding Of the mill
arc very much unsettled, and it IL not known wheth
sr the mill will be rebuilt at all ornot.
Rev. J. wayland held his quarterly meeting at the
Rock school house, last Saturday and Sunday.
We attended our Sunday School, last Sunday. and
found . large attendance, and 4 corps Of ~ell quail
6ed teachers, with Geo. N. Waller Superintend
ent. Though the school has just recently been or.
ganired yet there 10 evidence of satisfactory Sun
day School for the future.
Joe Werner of st. Louis, il visiting his many rela
tives and friends in Doniphan.
Mrs. ID. waddell has recovered to good health
again. to the happiness and enjoyment Of herself
and family, and the pleasure of her many friends
A. p. Hall has resigned his position clerk in the
Philbrick store, and has been employed to work on
the brick yard.
s. C. IIudson's oldest son and daughter-inlaw are
visiting their parents and friends here.
There 10 . anoat here, that JEFF. Eceles il
out Of job hsrr, he will 60 to Planning. to work in
the mill.
Mr. NJ Sylvester, Of the NcCrum stock farm, has
the finest lot of stock in this part of the County He
has rs head of stock hogs, all in thrifty. growing
condition. OBSERVER.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-07-07

The FoURTH-Prcparation had been made for n
good celebration Of the Fourth in Troy bat when
the news Of the assassination Of the President
received, il was at once determined TO abandon it
altogether. Subsequent reports from Washington
left the situation such, that it was determined to
cease active preparations for the celebration, but to
allow tho-e TO conc who desired it, and to hold such
quiet exercises rs circumstances might suggest.
Soon after midnight, the bells rung by per
sons having more zeal thnn discretion, alarming ma
nv in town and country, with the impression that
news Of the Presidents death was confirmed, and
disturbing the rest of many who needed that more
than anything else. SO the day opened with a nui-
sance.
Quite II large crowd of people gathered in town,
many of them sitting in the shade in the Court
House Square, others dancing or promedading-
Short addresses were made from the stand by Judge
Price and T. W. IIeatley.
The music was furnished by Mr.. Iehmann's band,
from Burr-0ak. This band 10 composed Of farmers,
who have found time to practice only odd even
ing-, after hard days labor the farm, and they
have made creditable Improvement. The members
Of the band also sang some beautiful German songs.
The Calithumpian parade a failure. But few
came out and although they did their part WELL it
failed Of effect in consequence of the number being
too small to give it proper display Under the Gil
cunstances, they should have abandoned the enter
prise.
The balloons and fireworks at night, were good
Ms at any previous time, and filed the bill.
The fire-cracker department, that kept up con-
stantly from daybreak until bedtime, was an into
cradle nuisance. usual, and everybody was heart
lily tired Of it, The man who eiicctually Danish
ire-crackers, will he held in greater vcneration in
America than St Patrick is in Ireland.
Such WIS the 4th in Troy. IL not failure,
because all effort TO get up demonstration was
abandoned. Il simply huge crowd gathered
for a holiday who amused themselves in such ways
rs presented themselves.
The two ar three drunken who were seen,
carried it ON Us private enterprise. No liquor
to he secn. no general drunkenness prevailed, and
everything WAS orderly and quiet.
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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-07-07

In the past few months there have been mort than
100000 bottles Of shiBeh's Csre sesl. Out Of
the vast number Of people Who have used it, more
than 600 cases. of CsssanPstsa have been cured.
All Coughs, Group, Asthma, and Brochitis, yield at
once hence ii s that everybody speaks i'm its praise.
To those who have not used it, Let say, II you have
. Cough, your child the Group, and you value life,
don't fail to try it. For Lame Back, Side Chest,
Shiloh's Porous Planter. Sold by D. c. Sinclair,
Troy; J. A Campbell, Severance; A. s. Campbell,
Highland; Herring Brothers. Highland Station.
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Excrn.roy.-The Methodist Sunday Sch.

ExcuRsIoS.-The Methodist Sunday School Of
Troy, have arrrnsed excursion TO Falls City,
Neb., Thursday. July 18th. The Sunday Schools
along the line of the a. & y. Railway, between
Atchisnn and Falls City. expected to join in this
splendid opportunity to a part of Nebraska and
enjoy fine time. Fare ~ low that all may go who
desire. For particulars, posters and handbills.
tS- Charley Brown returned. Sunday morning,
from his Colorado trip. Early Monday morning. he
found the town billed for lecture from him. his
hair-breadth escapes, and the wonderful sights he
saw. The proceeds to go to the Y. N. c. Asso-
ciation. But Charley has brought homo he largest
and flnest collection of specimens seen fhese
parts all the same 49,
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u correspondent at wathena complains Of the
had management of the mails on the 81. Joseph and
Western Road. by which important letters delay
ed for several days. We know 1t has got to be .
nuisance, and We have frequently grumbled about
it. Every time say anything about it, some route
agent reminds what big job they have ON their
hands. We know they have, and cannot avoid mis-
takes. They should have assistance. But for all
this, it to that they could adopt some sys
TEN by which letter packages ould he delivered
promptly, and let the single papers in wrappers go
until the last They generally know the daily pack
ages by sight. Look out for them and the letters,
and then if any mail has to 20 through in the hurry,
LET il be transient and osld papers
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-07-07

~ Great desiieratum in the preparation OF
medicine is that it should h. palatnble without los
ing its efficiency. Thi-is the with PRIcKLr Ash
BrTTERs and being graded regards their csthartie
properties, they hotter adapted far general u-s
than any other similar article trial will convince
the most skeItical.
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The TroJans attest the merit OF Coup's Great
show, which exhibits I'm 80. Joseph
JulV Zincseenths

July <ineseen.h'
A Troy, New York, daily mas tiiis 70 'Ay: ine
circus has come and gone, ana qnie' Presans once
more among children and, may NC aaaeu' tne o'a
er heads Of families. W. Y. 'ouP nlAi' "An. a.
most incredible promises concerning nm HAni~o'a
show. bu. they were all KEPT ahu" 1iAs De '''h,u
ly said that the Trojans never saw oeis" = circus
that could be compared Win n's =" 'A'eH' VI ,nsf',
The street procession al ono 49, s'eau' -,
mired, and the sidewaiAs Aio"s '.' e VI n
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BOOTS!
BOOTS
BOOTS!

Van Buskirk & breckenridge are agents for N. d.
Wells ''Old Mems Comfort" Victor" and Peer
less Calf Bootsgiven up to be the best in any mar
ket for the money.
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MONEY TO LOAN.

J.F. Itampson Is prepared 10 ioan
money 10 the Farmers of DoniPhan
County. on long time, at . per cent. i'm
rcrest. nud ~ reasonable commission.
Money may be paid before DUE and
stop Interest. II the borrower chooses.
No delays i'm furnishing the money. NO
sworn superintendent or application
required. Call on him nj the Office OF
Register of Deeds, at tho Court House.
22apr1g. II. HAMPsON.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-07-07

~ good pursative medicine is one Of the abso-
lutte necessities of the age This want has seen sup
piled by DIR. J. c. Aver Co., whose celebrated
Cathartic Pills known to he the safest, surest
and hest purgative medicine offered to the pub
lie. They arc mild but certain in their efecta and
keen the system in good condition.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-07-07

" The leading ladies' man. on the 9TH, was &C
knowlcdged by ALL both great and small, to he Glen
p. Sampson, of Iowa Point. lie stuck to business
with sach entire devotion, to create the belief
that he contemplates carrying away one Of the
fair widows of Troy,
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wonld like to add more testimonial to your
list. have been victim Of Dyspepsia for the past
FIVE years; have tried great many medicines, and
find relief only i'm GOES DYSPEPSIA CURE IOfeb
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yo IIOspitaI Needed.

No palatial hospital needed for Hop Bitters pa
tients nor large salared talrnte puers to tell what
Hop Bitters will do cure, they tell their own
story by their certain and absolute cures Mt home.
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DoNrPnaN COUNTY DIRECTORY.

Judge ii Judicial Distrirt-DAvID MAErTN
County C0urnissioners-E- r. SHrLsET. CrEus LEiASn
JR. LrKUE FErTEK-
Shcrfh-CHAEIRs BUEKHALTTK
CLERK Of District C0nTf-f. j. CLssE-
Trtasurrr-sAMUEL n. JOHNSON.
County Clerk-D W. MoRsE.
Count Att1rney-THOxAs W. HEkTET.
Probate Jndge-JoHN y. WILSON.
Register Of Deads-EkNsNUs y. DIXON.
Superintendent Of Public InstructiOn-H f. SHAxER-
SuTveyar-CHARIEs CoRbrsIER
CoruIer-DK ROBERI s. DINsNoKE.
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The Largest, Bestand Cheapest
stock of Boots and Shoes in the
County.
The choicest styles of Summer
Straw Hats, for men and boys.

Remember, We don't propose to
he undersoId in any kind of Dry
Goods or Groceries. We meet
any and all competition promptly.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-07-07

- Necrum & Cowen want everybody that comes
to Troy to call in and examine their goods and pri
Gee, and sec how cheap they selling them.
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Wheat Wanted.

At the Severance Mills, for which the highest
market price in cash will be paid.
A large supply of Bran, Mill Feed, and Flour, al
ways on hand. FRANKLIN q PRICK.
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" Forgiveness and n smile are the best revenge.
Good health makes happiness, and DIR. Marshalls
Bromoline makes good health. Only fifty cents, and
big Bottles. Sold by druggists.
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70, Having bought out C. b. Biekford & Co, and
il takes money to carry on the business, shall
have ask all parties owing on account to call
and settle by cash note. By 90 doing. you will
obligc, ID. c. SNcLAIR-
iuly
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~ There is some sickness about. Mrs. George
s. Harris has been quite sick. for the past few days
Mrs. Frank Zimmerman has also been seriously i'll,
Mt the residence Of her father, d. NJ. Parker.
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,,, FRANKLIN HANCOCK

'h long time, at per cent. interest, on well i'm
-''"N'd armsin Doniphan County, Kansas. Apply tt
1e<f' Y X SroUT Troy, Kansas.
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II David Lee has bought C. d. Bickford's resi-
denee. Mr.. Bckforl lie making his headquarters at
Caldwell, Sumner County. in carrying on his Gov
eminent contracts. We believe his family viii re-
niain for the preaent at Valley Falls
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NaffGes

Having an extra full stock Of all kinds Of Machine
Oils, Mixed Paints, White Lead, Linseed Oil. Dry
Paints yarnishes Axle Grease. &C., and wishing to
reduce my stock Of these goods, will, for the next
sixty days, sell them at greatly reduced prices
J. A. cAhPBELL
23june4w. Severance, Kansas.
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In no way is the power Of the press more surely
shown than in the universal knowledge that has, in
less than year, been dffused throughout fifty mill
ions of people Of the wonderful curative properties
of that splendid remedy KidneyWort. And the
people from the Atlantic TO the Pacific have shown
their knowledge of what is in the papers, by already
making Kidney-Wort their household remedy for all
diseases of the kidneys, liver and bowels-Herad.
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gutal SKATERS.

Fo- any o,ber length Of time accordance with the
aIspye raies which apply only 10 regular adFertlshg
Busine-s cards Of s lines or less. y . year
- al ~ ,ransirnt Advertisements 81 per square for
thr rt nsrtiop and 50 per square for each subs
speial Notices win be charged 80 per cent ertra and
iitorf1I advertisements and personal oonmuneatons
double price Locals 10 cents pr hne for single nser"n
3 cents d line for Subsequent insertions -
Fight lines Of solid NOnpareil make nne square Al
Advertsmeuts requiring to be certified to viii be eharg
al the cost Of certifying addition 10 the regular rates
Transient advertisements must be paid for tnvHaoy IN
advance -.
~ JOB WORK Of all kinds done On abort notice a.
low as thu times III admit All job Work must be PAID
for when taken frUm the Office
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MONEY re LOAN,

On Improved Farms, in sums to suit borrowers. In
tcrcst per cent per annum, and only one commission
Of per cent for loan directly for private party
in the East THos W. HEATLEr.
alecSO Troy, Kansas