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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1881-01-28
Notice Of Final Settlement,
THE STATE OF KANSAS, L.

THE s sTnrE c or hANsAs' |as
In the Probate Court in and for said County.
Creditors and all other persons interested in
the estate of William Noble, deceased are here
by notified, that on Friday, the 18th day OfJan-
uary A. d. 1881, l shall apply to said Court for
full and final settlement of said Estate.
MARY NOBLE, ADMINISTRATIVE.
December 18th, 1850. 3-w4
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int 0YcIrselvss by making money when :, q

TINT nYourselves by making money when u
Uku golden chance is offered. thereby alf
ways keeping poverty from your door.
4$004 Those who always take advantage o.
the good chances for making money that are Of
fered, generally become wealthy, while these
who do not improve such chances remain in pow
erty. We want many men, women, boys and
The business will pay more than ten times ordi-
nary wages. We furnish an expensive outfit and
all that you need, free. No one who engages
fails to make money very rapidly. You can de-
vote your whole time to the ::work, or only your
spare moments. Full information andall that is
needed sent free. Address STINsoN & Co., Port
land, Maine.
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L. As CESA1AN q w.
l16 South 4th ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
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VAN BUSKIRK & BRECKENRIDGE
White Cloud Salad.


Mes.rs. Burkhalter & Kenney have taken charge
of their new firm. They have retained Mr.. Cubitt
as a clerk. He is well known excellent one.
Mr. Kenney's position the Railroad has been filed
by a stranger. Mr.. Burkhalter's position in the
firm of Sloane g. hauek is filed by Willard Swartz.
Mrs. Springer is visiting relatives in Oregon No.
Miss Kate Eornrook and Miss Dora TIT went to
Atchison. last Wednesday evening, to see Kellogg;
returned Thursday morning. They say they feel
fully repaid.
The Sunday School has decided to have arch
and 4 small Christmas tree. Christmas Eve. All
should feel interested enough to make this pleas
ant affair; md it can be made so, by each help
ing little.
Frank Kenney spent few days, last week, with
his sister, Mrs. Beck, at Springfield, Mo.
The Teachers Meeting at Hill Top. ON last Friday
evening, was well attended, and much interest was
manifested. Their next meeting will be held on
Thursday evening, instead Of the Friday before
Christmas, the Christmas tree will be held on
Friday evening. The following programme was
given: Percentage, by Miss Jennie Arnold; Consti-
tution, State Rights and State Prohibitions) by
Miss Ella McKernan; Geography, by the school;
Rhetorical exercises. We noticed Superintendent
Shaner present; also q large number from White
Cloud.
DIR. Lewis and wife spent Sunday in Mound City,
with relatives.
The ladies Of White Cloud have organized Chris
tian Temperance Union, which meets every wednes-
day evening. Mt 4 o'clock. The following officers
were elected: President Mrs. Laura Cochran; Vice
Presidents, Mrs. Chapman, Mrs. DR.. Lewis, Mrs
Embree; Secretary, Nora z. Dunleavy; Corespon-
ding Secretary, Mrs Brewster; Treasurer. Mrs chas
Cain. The ladie. have undertaken good cause; IL
Ia. h. hov,ed hey will auteeeed
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snxsrnnce and vicinity.

wish to inform the public that have the largest
finest, and most complete stock Of holiday goods
ever brought to Severance, consisting Of full line
of Reiline Poems, and other holiday bnoks, fine line
Of autograph and photograph albums, chromos in
fine gilt frames pictures and picture frames, mot
toes, dolls all sizes and prices fine line Of jewelry
watches, and silver plated-ware, toilet sets and
vases, mustach cups and saucers, shaving mugs
stationery, box papers, shell boxes, fine parlor
lamps wooden toys. and in fact, everything in the
way of holiday goods from five cent toy for a lit
tie girl or boy to fine watches and chains for wife
husband or friend. Don't fail to call and see my
stock, and get prices, before purchasing, rs they
must be sold, and those coming early will have the
largest variety to select FROM So call early. also
have the largest stock Of fine mixed candies ever
brought to Severance, which ! am selling very
cheap. j. A. CAMPBELL
Agent for DIR. Joseph Haas Hog Cure. sdec5w.
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s,o,. Tencbcr,. A.socin tion.

The State Teachers Association will be held at
Topeka, December q, 2s, and -, 1881.
An interesting programme has been prepared, and
this meeting promises to be the best yet held in the
State.
Half rates have boon secured on all roads from
Troy to Topeka, for those holding certificates of
member.hip which can be obtained Of the under,
signed for 81.
The citizens Of Topeka viii entertain ladies who
desire to attend. Send me your names by the 18th,
and will forward them to the committee on enter
tainment, at Topeka.
Reduced rates arc given by the hotels, and those
stopping at them will find the expenses light.
number have expressed nm intention to attend.
Now, let turn out teachers, and show that Don't
phan County is alive in educational matters. By
our presence we can encourage the cause, and reap
much benefit
ANY further information will be furnished by let
fer II. =. sHAxER.
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This year,s Christmas ST. NiehsLds 10 the finest num-
Der of that magazine ever published and therefore,
probably, is also the finest number Of ehildrens
magazine ever printed. Its ninety odd pages full Of
fine illustrations make 1t delightful Christmas pre-
sent for = boy or girl.
IL opens with superb frontispiece, engraved by
T. Gale after painting by the famous Spanish pain
ter, Zamacois, and which here figures as one Of the
illustrations Of an article about courtesters in the
olden time.
The number contains the opening chapters of two
new serial tories:-"Donald and Dorothy" by Ma
nv Mapes Dodge. the editor of the magazine, and
''The Hoosier schooLboy," by Edward Eggleston,
author of the 'The Hooser Schoolmaster." In 1t APP
pears also the be ginning of series Of Stories from
the Northern Myths" illustrated with striking pic
ture by Robert Blum and il includes the second in
staIlment Of "Recollections Of q Drummer-boy," in
which are narrated some actual experiences Of the
author when serving in the Northern army during
the civil war-and especially how his regiment "gOt
q Smelling"
There ia q long poem by Eva L. Ogden, engrossed
and illustrated by Alfred Brennan in fullpage form,
after the style Of the now celebrated "Mler Of Dee
BY the sams contributors.
Mrs Clara Erskine Clements admirable "Stories
of Art and Artists" are continued in n paper upon
Raphael splendidly illustrated with reproductions
of his portrait Of himself his Sistne Madonna, anu
the Madonna della sedia-
OF the contents relating especially to the holiday
season, the most striking Some entertaining
gimpses of life and manners in tho United States
"a hundred Years Ago." with several pictures by
Robert Blum and Alfred Brennan; the first half of
Characteristic "fairy" story,-''The Poor Counts
Christmas--by Frank X. Stockton; Washington
GIaddcn's story Of one happy Christmas day, enti-
tied "An Angel in an Ulster; and the conclusion OF
The Magic Pen- operetta Of which the first part
was printed in the November, number and which is
by E. s. Brooks author Of the successful "Land Of
Nod operetta Of last Christmas.
The pictures, stories, poems, and lively pieces IN
this beautiful number, WILL Of course, interest the
boys and girls, and at least thirteen hundred mem
bers Of the Agsssr Association will enjoy reading
Mr.. Billiards. ninth report concerning that vigorous
society, and its delightful, selfimpOsed studies Of
Nature. and the jack-inthe-Pulpit,' 'Letter-box,'
and "Riddlebox- pages will have devoted readers;
but that thing in this number which IL most
likely to rivet the attention Of the young folks Is
deacon Green's 0fer" Of one hundred brund-new
one dollar bills to the one hundred boys and girls
Who best shall do certain pleasant piece Of work
for him.
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~ Christina. Good. at wade's.

GIVING IsFoRNAIIoS-Dnn. Sinclair Is q man who
likes to give information He will stop work, any
day. to impart usefnl knowledge to any one needing
il. One day last week, a fellow from somewhere in
the rayines who possessed all the qualifications to
make frst-elass modern juryman, dropped into
Dams store in the character of seeker after more
light. Says he:
"Hsve they caught the fellow yet that shot Gar
feldF
II don't remember now replied Dan; do you
know what his vasr
mo, I don't just recOllcct his name, said the
seeker.
"wss IT Scoville r. queried Dan.
..Yes believe that does sound like the name" re-
Piled the seeker.
"Oh, yes said Dan; 'they have caught him, and
sre trying him. Giteau ia the prosecuting lawyer
The fellow went away satisfied, with the latest
ueys TO tell his wife.
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North side Items.

Mrs. r. J. Cox had q severe attack Of bleeding at
the lungs, last Monday, and is quite sick yet.
Mrs. Meers was thrown out Of wagon, few days
since, and sustained considerable injury The acct
dent occurred near her sonin-laws place, (sharp)
who lives northwest Of Troy.
Capt. Traut butchersd q fine beef, last week, and
very generously remembered several Of his neghbors
Miss Thompson's folks for her. on last Thurs
day. Her brother was dangerously sick, with pneu-
monia-
Wolf hunting has been prosecuted vigorously, the
last few days On Monday Of this week. Dick Cox
shot and killed within fifty yards Of Al Garvns
house.
Lloyd Bailey is making late run, this year. In
fact, nearly everybody In. There has been lots Of
ploving done, in the last ten days.
Uncle John Lewis is building addition to his
house.
We had the pleasure Of shake with several old
friends, at Severance, the other day.
Henderson Brown has turned book agent W.
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Ewx NoE.
EgE Nogs
..n.,-i.,.. 4. .le formula for making the cele-

The following is the formula for making tne oe'e-
brated Christmas Egg Nog, As set up IN the Cher OIL
fee, on Christmas Eve, from time immemorai;
One dozen eggs, pint of vhiskey, pint OF milk
mound of sugar Break the eggs, carefully sepa-
rating the whites from the yolks- Beat the yoiks
and the sugar thoroughly together With wooden
n.dd. or strong spoon. Beat the whites until they
are perfect solid froth Pour the wbiskey into the
mas. composed of yok and sugar and stir IT up WE'LL
then pour in the milk, with sufficient quantity OF wa
-, ,o tome IL down to the desired strength; then
nan, /, the white frcth, and mix the whole mass BY
rou,ipg hack and forth from one vessel to another
Fs.enee of lemon or nutmeg be put in, to season
TO taste. Nutmeg is preferable The great point in
getting good egg nog beat the eggs thoroughly
which requires plenty Of time, and constant beating
This makes the fine looking and tasting nog, and
prevents all stringiness curdling. 1t Is to be
mads cold. none of the articles being cooked or
warmed.
This is intended for about six persons who do not
want TO make hogs of themselves. The quantity Of
the various ingredients be increased in the same
proportion, according to the number OF persons to
psrtake Of IL More whiskey or more water can be
added, according the nog 10 too strong or too
weak to the taste.
The ye.sels to mix in are usually tin buckets or
larr. mans. But after the whole is completed, and
ready for use ancient custom prescribes that it be
placed in an earthen vessel-one that has handle
preferred. A few doughnuts thrown in, and foating
about in the liquid, adds gusto TO the beverage.
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DouiphanIten,.,

II the Atehison Glo6e thinks, after the railroad
leaves Doniphan, will be left amongst snags and
bad roads, it should remember that the roads are
good enough for Atchson fellows to up and get
drunk on Brenners wine. and play the devil with
their buggies, going home.
Frank Brock has no hesitancy in saying he has the
largest of raised this year. and the most Of
them. Frank 10 good farmer, and takes the CAi.f.
Whose copy does he take t-Pr.l
When We lose the railroad, we do not think that
it viii interfere with our legitimate business loaf
will still continue discuss the varied topics Of
the day. and white the rough edges Of goods boxes
We are having considerable weather, in the last
week. Commenced showing. Saturday evening, and
fell to the depth of three inches Sunday night was
bad night for eharrh. It commenced to rain, and
made q good deal Of mud and slush-
Doc. Bennett, Florence 0Driscoll, Nick Bremen,
David wadder Jr., and Dick Welsh, took grand
squirrel hunt. They were gone two days, and trav-
eed over forty miles, killing. in ALL about thirtyve
squirrels The boys were about played out, especial
" Doc who has sworr that he is satisfied, and for
his part il is the last hunt They charged on Mike
Langan for lodging and supper, which they got
plentifully, for the boys were hungry. Mike had
just killed his hogs Spare ribs and sausage sui.
fercd, also Mikes tobacco. They boys say they had
lots Of fun.
We can not complain Of this winter, when we sec
farmers plowing every day. Fall wheat never
looked better. Farmers anticipating a good
crop, next season
A social party at Frank Gains. Several presents
were given to the newly married couple. We did
not hear the donors names, the articles given.
We understand some of them were very nice.
A Geary City man was down, last week, with
wagon load of fish. Some of them were shovel fish,
which were dressed, and sold for catfish, which
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VIII. NeLn has sold his residence to Jack Hargs,
of Osborn County.
VIM. Robbins has just finished delivering ] 900
bushels Of white corn, at 50 cents per bushel
Since November Sd, welton has received 1000
bushels Of corn, q. Bremen. His books show it.
II. +. Shaner and J. J. Baker were visiting Prairie
Grove and Norway schools, on Monday.
Jesse Cook and Harry Hartshorn left, Monday
night, for Quincy.
On last Friday evening, we started for Mineral
Springs, but only got as far Highland Station,
where every one stops People get most of their
mineral water at Jake Degginger's-
Shooting match success, on last Saturday.
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NJ Toilet Gets at wade'..

e In almost every community there are men
who have passed through singular adventures, or
witnessed famous occurrences, II they would but tell
Of although many Of them seldom speak of what
they have seen. John Doms, Of this vicinity, is n
native of Belgium, and the playground of bis youth
was the battlefield Of Waterloo. During the Crime
an war, he was cook to Lord Raglan, British Com
manderin Chief and afterwards his valet, in which
capacity, he travelled with him over great part Of
Europe. Being attbe headquarters Of the command
err usually in elevated position, he witnessed
many of the terrible fights in the Crimea. He was
spectator of the battles Of Alma and Inkerman. and
of the immortal charge of the six Hundred" at Bal
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ar.LauIa uARkzr.

81. LoUis. Doecssber IL
wheat-ssv but better for options: e.sh lower No
red q ~ q ~ cash; o. III January q 4oe1 tos FEB
1 9si; No. do. q i32
Csrp-cash loxcr; options betierj ezic cash; sti .
e4ic Januxry as ss'ie February ca March; go $50
0.is-ssw; ~ 4se cash; ~ 47ie December, s7to
January; sc February; 4sS ei91e May.
Rye-Better st d 90.
Bsriey-Unehangrd, at s5e9ei IS.
Caftls-Rsceipts 100; shipmcnts none Demand sctirs
for shipping and butchcs Isdes bot suDpy very Light
and business ANAL the lev medium % good Steers
market readily sold q 75s5 IS; heavy mi steer. sd
porters would bring y oe9s 75i sp1iss buchers steers.
10 1st Is; nice Texas steer. g 20 =; native cows
ADD hefrrs fair 20 very choice. y q %; all these cat
sids gses urgently wanted By butchers and interior SKIP
psrs. and eafsids price, rs.dfy paid
Hogs-Slaw and cosy, but not qnstahy lowers very
hxht IS Is Q s. %, YsskerA IS o es packing. q 0o
Sc; bssehen % fsey. D Is ssse keespts 3eeo'
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EarmIppn and stock Lands.

Mills & Wells, Attorneys, at Atchison, own several
thousand acres ofprAirie lsnds in Nemshs and Pot
tawattonie Counties, well watersd, and with good
grasses, adapted to farming. pasture, or producing
hay, to which they call the attention OF farmers and
stock growers desiring to purchase. Parties selling
small farms for the purpose of procuring more land
for stock raising would do well to them. Prices
-casopnble and terms easy 22sept3m.
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IL LEIs' DAsDEuoS Tonic will not cure con-
SUMPTION when the disease is thoroughly established,
but, by improving the digestion, stimulating the
emnnctories healthy action, restoring lost brain
and nerve power thus improving the general health,
it will arrest that fell disease in its incipiency 1t
comes as near being 'cure for consumption any
thing ever compouudcd
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y On Wednesday night Of last week. a rail was
found thrust into the frog of the switch just east Of
the Troy depot. in such manner that il train had
struck it when running fast il must have been ditch
ed. The rail struck by the locomotive of
freight train, going slowly that the wheels were
not thrown from the track. Had it been psssen-
ger train it would have been wrecked, that train
attains considerable speed by the time il reaches
that spot, after leavingthe depot We did not know
there Was any person in Troy vicinity lew-lived
enough to perpetrate such piece Of business.
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u Halls Vegetable sicilian Hair Remover Is
highly recommended by physicians, clergymen and
scientists, ms preparation accomplishing wonderful
results II is entirely harmless, and certain RENE
dy for removing dandruff, making the scalp white
and clean, and restoring gray hair to its youthful
color 1t mparts gloss and freshness to the hair
which all admire
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CHICAGO MARKET.

yb~,t-p,uasi Dir and priess higher; Es. spring
a 71s al es.h d q beosnb-r; N d Jann.ry ~
Cs-nsdsr.ssay active and higher; col ssis CASH CO
Sso3e Deceaberi sofssle JHnnssyi sibe February so
0ut.-ssesly and In AIR dsnand CSC e.sh; 81 eco
December; <fic Jsnssry; sfie February fste nsg
bsrssyGpnn - 100 30. sh;.rsa. 90 Msrk,t ,-ss
aetivs as1 sol lower. qu.lif gssa ss.lbsr a1i.ses.
heavy psekisg md shiPpise. . sees1i Phiadeiphi,.
go = R.r~s,s. 500, ship.enfa lsos shippiur
veskrr. expsi<rs s Ho9 81 chrstlAs eaitle e.ed
% ehsiss slpYing 8 E1s =; eszssa = f.r y 9st p
sd . 0D5 81 bsiehsss rssEs. y 39s -; steekcc4
- SslssA = zses Is
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P.dueab. XIV. Nav no. Is6

During Q confinement Of eleven months in Libby
Prison, I vns attacked with DYSPEPSIA in Ms
worst form. For two years have suffered with it.
tried doctors great many times, without relief.
This Spring became debilitated as to be unable
to walk one square, After taking few doses Of
GOES DYSPEPSIA CURE, ate Of everything on
the table felt NO distress afferrard and have
eeIlent appetite. TT. GILLILAND,
lOfebS1l Late Lieut.. U. s. A.
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q McCrum s Cowen have received,
this week, the largest and best stock of
Clothing for Boys and Youths, ever
brought to Troy. 100 school suits, from
six to twelve dollars each. Call and ex-
anime them.
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Answer Tbis Ouest;on

Why do so many people We see around us, seem to
prefer to suffer and be made miserable by Indiges-
ton. Constipation, Dizziness, Loes Of Appetite Com
ing up Of Food, Yellow Skin, when for zscts we will
sell them shilohs vitalzer guaranteed to themi
Sold by d. c. Sinclair Troy; J. A. Campbell. Sew
eranee; A. s. Campbell, Highland; Herring Broth
era Hi~hland staf;o,
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ALadVss Wish.

"0h, how wish my skin was a. clear and soft ms
yours said lady to her friend. "You can easily
make it So" said the friend. "How," inquired the
first lady. 'By using Hop bitters, that makes pure
rich blood and blooming health. IL did it for me, as
won obserye- Read of il.
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CoInAx's RURAL wokLD-This admirable Farm
journal win enter its thirty fh year the first Of
January, next. Every farmer should read sgri-
cultural paper. and know Of better than the
R~ai Fs~id. II il published weekly, 1t only one
dollar per year, and VIII b sent from this time to
January, 1883, for that price. Fine premiums for
eiahs- Samples free Address Norman J. Colnan.
fsehsseF, 60 Olive g., d. Lezis, No.
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Highland SInw.

Chris Hall and Sam. Young had debate with
briek-bnts, on last Sunday evening. IL was proved
most conciusiyely that Sans head was harder than
orek although 1t was terribly cut in the operation
oil proving it.
We notice tony looking well curb has been put
around the public we'll
troupe, consisting Of two blind musicians and
comedian, entertained large crowd ut the NJ E.
church, on Friday and Saturday EVENING" No ad-
mission was charged at the door, as the money OF
the concern was made by bringing ont volume OF
poems and voting it to the most popular young lady
in the audience. The usual opposition was mani
rested, and each young blood oil course vowed that
his girl should lead, ualess leading should take him
beyond his pecuniary ability The troupe was over
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
A cARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and indis
cretions Of youth, nervous weakness, early decay,
loss Of manhood, &c, will send recipe that VIII
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by 4 missionary in South America.
Send n selfaddressed envelope to the Rev. JOSEPH
T. IsnIx Statisa ID, Nele York City. 3novom.
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An Entire Success.

1t has been proved by the most reliable testimony
that THOMAS EcLEcrHIc on is an entire success in
curing the most inveterate of rhumatsm, neu-
gia, lame Back, and wounds of every description.
For sale by ID. G. Sinclair, Troy.
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So it docs, and in of dyspepsia indigestion.
constipation. kidney and liver complaints. bilious
ness, ETC., BuRpock BLOOD BrTTERs have been
proved, by many trial. to be reliable cure Price
slOo trial size 10 cents For sale by ID. C. Sinclair,
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Y Troy may not be growing rapidly, in the way
Of new houses, but in business way, our merchants
say that trade has been mnch better, for the past
three months, than vas ever before known and that
there is . better cash business done. Judging by
the throngs in the stores two three days out Of
every week, they must be correct. 1t is sometimes
almost impossible crowd ones way into the stores
Tho farmers generally in DouiPhan County arc get
ting into pretty good shape