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The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-10-06
Going to a Wedding.

/ went to wedding yesterday. l re-
member going to wedding several
years ago. then rode on horse back
under July sun, but there was no July
sun in this wedding, but the elements
conspired to break up long dry spell.
The spell was badly cracked. The
lightnings flashed at it, the thun-
ders doomed at it, and the
winds dashed upon it, and
the clouds poured out water until we al
most forgot the drouth. Give US few
more Americas weddings and Kansas
drouths will pass into history.
But must tell how we got here. Mr.
Hodge and myself boarded an Emporia
buggy little after four O'Clock p. m
and started for Americas. We both
mused-he was not in talking mood
and watched cloud which lay around
loose in the southwest We cross.
ed the Neosho at Ruggles ford. Just
about that time we could hear the rain
then it was upon us. sprinkllng, patter
ing, splashing for awhile; then it came
pouring down, but there could be nc
fun without US, and we drove on with 8
wedding determination. When we
reached the place We were greeted with
gust of wind and sheets of falling
water. rushed into the house and left
Hodge to hold the horses. There was
a young lady in the house who was suf
ficiently interested in the buggy to open
line of communication through tho
hired man. don't know the nature OF
the dispatches which passed back and
forth, but know there were several
bed-quilts sent out TO that buggy. You
see, it was hired buggy! In the
course of time, in some way, II. was res
cued. am glad did not see him un
til dressed for the marriage.
Well. now, here is a bride and
groom and parson, and a grea,
supper already prepared, but where
are the guests? 1 knew how to dispose
of everything but the support Thai
was too vast for me. But the rain soon
ceased to pour, and Mr.. Wood, with the
buggy and team went out and compelled
some of the invited guests to come in
so we had a wedding and ate much Of
that supper. Commend me to Frank
Drake and Dell Wood for eatists.
C. r.. n.
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Prof PIrkeY.


In order that the citizens of Emporia
may know something more concerning
the character and standing of the gen
tleman who will next Monday open the
select school and commercial college
in this city, We clip from the Cant IN,
No., Press the following resolutions of
the board of trustees of Christian Uni.
versitY, with which institution he was
formerly connected. The following was
introduced by T. L. Schofield, and unan-
imously passed:
ResotUed. That we accept the resigna.
nation OF Prof. Oval Pirkey with pro
found regret.
Resolced, That in severing his con
nection with the institution, il has lost
an educator of broad experience, great
learning, and sterling worth.
ReS0f0ed, That in whatever field his
labors may henceforth be devoted he has
our unanimous hopes of that success
which alone arise from integrity, learn
ing, gentlemanly bearing and the grace:
af christian character
ResOtUed, That a copy of these resolu
tions, duly certified, be rendered to Prof
Pirkey j. G. RISK, sec'y.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-10-06

Harry Walker, living with Joe Eckrei
in Pike township, purchased a ticket
for Plymouth Mt this place ON Saturday
night. lie arrived in safety at his dcsti.
nation and started TO walk back to the
Eckret farm, which, it appears, is some
distance this side of Plymouth. He was
overtaken by freight traip which he
boarded, but in attempting to jump from
the cars when they arrived at the place
where he wanted to get off, he was
thrown under the wheels, which passed
over his arm, mangling it in such man.
ner that it had to be alnpuIated. The
warning of this accident is obvious.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-10-06

Senator Plumb made three speeches
in the state LIST week, and has two
more to make. 1t has been utterly
impossible for him to prepare for pub
lcation the report of his address on Gar.
field in this city on the Goth. We say
this in answer to the numerous inqui.
ries as to why the address has not ap
peared in our paper, as it is known THE
News had stenographer present to re.
port it,
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Legal.
Sherifrs Sale.

The Lyon County Mutual Loan Association
vs.. Robert MiEikcn ct al:
Ectice is hereby given that by virtue of an
alias order of sale issued out OF the Filth
Judicial District Court in and for Lyon
county and state of Kansas in the above en-
title.i cause and 10 me directed, will, on
Monday, October 24th, A. ID. 1881,
at 10 O'Clock n m, at the front door of
the court house in the city of Emporia. Lyon
county, Kansas, offer for sale and sell ut
cash all the right. title and interest OF the
said defcndantin and 10 the following de-
scribcd property, to-wit: Lots Nos (35l
thirty five and ts7) thirty seven, on Constitu-
ton street, IN Copiey's addition to the city OF
Emporia, Lyon county, State of Kansas the
said property to be sold as the property of the
said defendant, Robert Milliken, ct al, TO
satisfy the order OF sale.
j. d MOON,
Sheriff of Lyon county, Kansas
Sept. Il. 1881. wSSt5
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Funeral services were held at the
Congregational church last Friday at
. O'Clock over the remains of the chill
drcn of Mr.. French and Mr.. Richards
who were killed in the storm of Thurs
day evening. Mr.. French took the body
of his little daughter 10 Cincinnati for
burial. and the Richards child was
buried in Maplcwood cemetery.
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We learn that the ladies of the NJ. E
society cleared about $3.50 on their
boarding tent at the fair ground, which
is quite little help on the new build
ing. Several of them have asked us to
return their sincere thanks to the friends
both in the country and city for liberal
contributions in the way of fruit and
provisions. and for the generous patron
age extended tn the meals during the
fair. They wish also To express their
thanks to all who helped in erecting the
tent, and assisted in sewing the meals,
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Jacob Ycarout, the young man whose
arm was taken off ut the shoulder by
DIR. Filkins, near Madison, last week,
has been brought to Emporia, where he
can have better attention than could be
given him in the country. lie is doing
quite we'll
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LlseEati Procsedines.

The literary exercises of the Literati
were delivered to a crowded hall on Fri
day. Mr.. Lyman's recitation wa
unusually interesting, the audience be
ing removed almost TO tears The re.
suit Of the election of officers, is evi.
dence that the society recognizes
wonan's rights, Miss Joes being elected
president.
There is no place in Emporia where
Che people can spend their Friday even
ings more pleasantly than at the Literati.
Society meets promptly 81 80 p. N.
LTTERATT REPORTER-
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James Sullivan, deputy sheriff and
marshal of Durango county, Colorado
arrived in Emporia Thursday from the
west, having in charge Bud Galbraith, d
noted desperate, who is being taken u
Texas To be tried for the murder of the
sheriff OF Bosquc county, whom he killed
while in irons, in 1873. Mr.. Sullivan
left with his prisoner on the Missouri Pa
cific train Friday.
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Brown Prince, the race horse which
was injured at the fair g,Ounds died
last Thursday night. 1t was found
that his hip .bune was broken in two
places and that his lungs and one of his
kidneys were diseased. The animal
was owned by VIM. Holiday, of Kan
sIs City, who valued him at 5000.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-10-06

The Normal Base Bali League played
another match game of nine innings
Friday, with the following result:
The first nine. ii. ID. Culver, captain,
scored 10, and were whitewashcd four
times. The second nine, Il. F. Wasson,
captain, scored 30 and were whilewashedl
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-10-06

We are glad TO learn that several Sc
we're cases of diptheria and fever among
the children in the city are better, and
some whose lives were despaired of
few days ago. are now on the road 10 re-
coycry
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Sherifs Sale.

Mrs. a j. Hancock VS.. Alexander Bailey and
Lydia r. Bailey:
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of an
order of sale issued out of the Fifth Judicial
District Court, in and for Lyon county anu
State of Kansas. in the above entitled cause.
and to me directed. will on
Monday, October Gath, A. ID. 1881
at 10 O'Clock n. m, at the front door of the
court house In the city of Emporia. Lyon
county, Kansas, offer for sale and sell at pub
lie auction, to the highest bidder for cash all
the right title and interest of the said de-
PENDANTS in and to the following described
real estate, to-wlt: 4 strip OF land 20 Tosis
in width OF the entire length of the north
west quarter OF the southwest quarter al
section eight lSl, township nineteen l9l.
range twelve l2), containing ten (l0) acres.
more or less, and all oil the north part OF the
southw west quarter of the southwest quarter
| of section eight iS). township 10. range IL il
being the same land that is conveyed IN Book
| ''D'' OF mortgages at page 3S4. all in Lyon
county, State of Kansas, the said property to
he sold as the property OF the said defendants.
Alexander Bailey and Lydia X. Bailey, 10
/ satisfy the order OF sale.
J.B. MOON
Sheriff OF Lyon county. Kansas
| Sept. 9, 1851. w8St5
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Immense numbers of people are daily
going West on the Santa Fee road. Ii
would seem that the drouth of the past
summer is driving many To seek new
homes in Kansas, Colorado and New
Mexico.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-10-06

The little daughter of Mr.. O'NeIl, who
WAS killed by the storm on Thursday
evening was burieI ON Saturday, the
funeral taking place from the Catholic
church at 10 O'Clock.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-10-06

Water pipe was put in the tabernacle
Wednesday To supply the thirsty multi
tude which is expected t0 assemble al
that place on the day of the soldiers re
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-10-06

Any one desiring to contribute To the
Garfield monumental fund can leave
their contributions at the First National
Bank, and they will be promptly for.
warded by that institution TO the Second
National Bank of Cleveland, Ohio.
The amount of single subscriptions
has been fixed at one dollar and mus,
not exceed that sum
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-10-06

The barisrs Of Emporia have advanced
the price al shaving from I'm ~ fifteen
cents. After nll the sex have some al
vaBtases over the lords 81 creation.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-10-06

The Rev. Mr.. Evans, of Wales, who is
engaged in writing up a history of the
WEIGH colonies of the United\ States,
Is collecting material for Lis work in
this vicinity.
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VIM. Graffrnsiicn lost one &c his
match grey horses Thursday. 1t died
of disease which has killed a number
of hors es in this vicinity recently.
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n. WhiItlcsey ordrrei lat Thursday
soap stone heuins stove Iro II Perkins
willie, Vermont II will h. the firsi on,
ever used in Emporia
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A colored man named Alexander Nc
Way died at his residence oh Congress
street Wednesday ", elk, and was buiied
next dav.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-10-06

There was quite good attendance at
the Lyon County Teachers Association
held in This city Saturday.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-10-06

Mrs Newly, the unfortunate woman
who was killed by the storm at the frey
place Thursday evening was buried in
the Friends graveyard west Of the city
SATURDAY..
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Topeka Daily Commonwealth The
fair at Emporia was rather poor. The
merchants did nothing whatever, we
should judge, to make it n success. No
agricultural implements were on the
ground. The stock exhibit was good.
The Commonwealth, almost weekly,
has something from Emporia, and our
readers know that it is on the boom,
and one of the incest and hest of our
many good Kansas cities. A drive
through the streets, for which we are in
debted to Mr.. Robert Morrow, former
ly of Lawrence. but now of the new
Hotel Coolidge, enabled us TO see the
beauty Of Emporia, as we had not before
for some time.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-10-06

The danger of water famine in EN-
poEis has been aveFted by the heavy
rainfall Of Thursday. The Cottonwood
Saturday was running four feet Of
water over the dam.
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Sherifs Sale.
ar, y uelmes rs. VIM. Orr. James Orr

Edward L. Holmes vs.. VIM. Orr, James Orr
ct al.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of an
order of sale issued out of the Fifth Jn-
iicial District Court, in and for Lyon county
and State Of Kansas, in the above entitled
cause, anu to me directed, Will on
Monday, November 18th, Il. ID. 1881.
at 10 o'clock m, ut the front door of the Court
House, IN the city OF Emporia. Ly on county,
Kansas. oder for sale and sell, at public auc-
ton, tn the highest bidder for cash, all the
right, title and interest of the said defendant
in and to the following described real estate,
to-wit: All the northwest quarter of section
twentythree. t2S) in township No. seventeen,
30 range No twelve, (1s} east of the 9th
principal meridian except f5I) nfty-one acres
sold to James II. Graham, and five 20 acres
sold TO School District No "a four. AMI ten
90 acres sold to Oliver Phillips, there being
therein (9ll nincty-four acres. all in
Lyon county, State OF Kansas. The said
property to be sold as the property OF the said
defendants. VIM. Orr, James Orr ct n, to sat
islY the order OF sale. j. B. MOON,
Sheriff OF Lyon County. Kansas.
September 24. 1881. S9t5
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E. F. SpIague is putting up house
and sheep pens on the section Of land
recently purchased by Messrs. Mclean
and Aycrigg. near Horton station.
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600 Agents wanted, TO sell the Life Of
PRESIDENT GARFIELD.

Including full and accurate account OF his
brief but eyentful administration; the great
conflict with the ''stalwarts'' headed by Conk-
ling; the diaboitcal attempt 10 assassinate
him. with full particulars of his case. one OF
the most ritical and remarkable on record.
The intense Interest excited causes thousands
to desire full particulars, hence this book
must sell immensely. Terms liberal. OUTFIT
Doe Circulars free. Address
HUBBARD BROS Publishers,
Kansas CITY. Mo.
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There is no apology for any one he
ing idle in Emporia these days.
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General havoc seems to have been
made with the hay stacks by the storm
of Thursday night in its track AS ial
north rs 142 creek. A great many sheds
and stock corrals are also said to hay,
been blown To pieces. The stock shelter,
of Sherman Il Richardson were scatter
cd far and wide, and calf tied TO pos
was carried with it several hundred
yards and was found alive and unin
jurcd the next morning. 1t will TAKE
many thousands of dollars To make
good the loss of the tornado.
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G. B. Peters opened up his stove and
hardware store at No. 142 Commercial
street Saturday. His stock is new,
handsome and complete. and we bespesk
for him good share of the patronage Of
the public.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-10-06

Quiet weddings seem to be "quite
the thing" In Emporia this year. They
are multiplying to the great delight of
the grocerymen, furniture and dry goods
dealers, who highly approve of plan
which results in the investment in their
wares of the money ordinarily expended
onelaborate and costly weddings and bri.
dial tours in keeping with such Ostenta-
tious affairs. 1t has been our pleasant duty
to record several marriages of this kind in
Emporia within the past few months,
but it has just come to our knowledge
that an addition wants to be made to the
list, which, for genuine "quietness" can
compete, with good chances of success,
for the biscuit, so to speak. This ap.
pendix we cheerfully make in recording
the nuptials of Mr.. C. ]. FEST, of this
city, and Miss Maggie Fisher, of Ottawa
which were celebrated at Cottonwood
! Falls on Sunday, the 18th inst, by the
Methodist pastor of that place. The
matter, to crafty freak of the con
tracing parties, was kept so still that il
has only become known TO the public
within the past few days. The bride is
a lady of charming appearance and
manners, and the new couple are enjoy
ing the congratulations Of their many
friends in this city.
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FRIDAY, Sept. 80

FRIDAY, Sept. 80
A good shower visited this section of
the county yesterday and heavy rain
again last night accompanied by wind,
hail, and grand electric display. The
portable picture gallery lies in mass
Of ruins this morning, result of the
wind. Down on the river the wind was
somewhat stronger, blowing Lewis
Haver's tenement house off the founda-
ton and uprooting several large trees.
Miss Sarah Stanley. of Lyon county,
and Mr.. Chilon Carter, Of Quakervilie,
Cherokee county, were married yester-
day. Many beautiful presents were
given the newly married pair. The
guests from Americas got the full bene-
1T Of the RAIN starting homeward just
as it commenced and arriving Just as it
stopped. :. As we mail the Notes" we
learn that The storm was much more
severe than was at first expected south
east of town last night. Mr.. Brewester'e
hay was blown to the four winds. Hay
stacks in Mr.. Haver's field were scatter
ed for over 200 yards. The corn fields
lie fiat on the ground.
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Mr.. ThOs. Murdoch received tele-
gram Tuesday announcing the death of
his sister, Jane Vance, at SpringpOrt,
Indiana. Mr.. M. visited her on his re-
cent eastern trip. He had not seen her
before for over fifty years. She had
been resident of Springport for more
than half century, where she had been
prominent and useful member OF So
cicIy all that time.
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Notice.
Administrators Sale of Real Estate.

Dl VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE,
ID iss ned out of the honorable Probate
Court OF Chase county. Kansas, and date!
August -, A. ID. 1881, We offer at private sale
the following described real property, he
longing to the estate OF Asa Gillett, de
ceased, situated in Chase and Igor counties,
kansas:
IN LYON COUNTY.
Lots lei and 1873, Merchants street, Emporia,
(improvel; a desirable resilehce).
Lot Il Neosho street, Emporia, unilDproveil.
A half interest in lot Isl, Commercial street,
Emporia, tnew brick building; desirable
business property.
IN CHASE COUNTY.
Lots Z, 8 and 0. in block Il, Cotton wood
Falls, with frame house.
North half of lots Is. 10 and 90. in block IL.
North Cottonwood Falls, with frame ware
house. IN good business property; corner lott.
South half of lots and 10, in block l6, North
Cottonwood Falls, with frame store house.
An undivided half of the northeast quarter
OF the northeast quarter OF scctioA -, town
ship 49, range $, Chase county.
For particulars of sale, apply to
BARBARA GiLLETT. AdmN.
JOHN TAYLOR,t ,,,,,r
j. S. sHIPbIAN, Admrs-
Aug. -. ISL. Cottonwood Ealls- Kan.
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District coart

Thursday, Sept. 90.
In the case of Maxon vs.. McCune, IN.
volvinga claim OF $291OO on the Nation
al Era. greenback paper formerly pub
lished by S. N. Wood, in this city, the
jury yesterday rendered verdict in
favor of the plaintiff. giving HIM judg-
ment in the amount claimed
In the case of Williams vs. the Camp
bell brothers, of Hartford, inswhich the
plaintiff brought suit to recover $3.50
stolen by burglars from the safe Of the
defendants, where it had been deposited
by Williams for safe keeping, the jury,
after an absence of a few minutes, re.
turned for the defendants.
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The literary exercises held in the
Normal assembly room Friday from
IL to O'Clock were unusually interest.
ing. The programme embraced music,
essays, declamations, etc, and was rem
dcred in admirable style, The noon
hour of Friday of each week will be
devoted to such exercises, and cordial
invitation is extended To the public To
attend
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Howard Dunlap received fine Jersey
COW and calf from Lawrence Saturday.
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Gle 4n'poria NEWS.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1881.

Additional Locals on the fourth Page,
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THURSDAY, Sept. %.
Josie Cook returned from tn east on
the 1888 train yesterday. Jesse
Woodmansee, who has been sick for a
couple of weeks was on the street yes
terday Ward s. Anderson did $26
worth of blacksmithing in one day.
That is q big days work. %. s. Will
ley purchased of Mason g. Wright one
of their fine blooded merino bucks. He
is heavy bodied. fine wooded and will
weigh about 40 pounds. :. Another
heavy dew last night. Rev. D. T. Nc
Auley was robbed at Holden, No, of
$50 in checks, So in money, couple Of
rebate tickets and few othe, things, on
his trip TO Illinois. He telegraphed to
Emporia and stopped payment On the
checks, had himself identified, and went
ON his way only about $40 out
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FRIDAY, Sept. 30.
In the case of AIaxson Us. Wood &
Spangler, the jury returned verdict
for the plaintiff, and assessed his dam
ages in the sum of 1902 40
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THE AMERIcUs News,
EDITED BY " BURLow."

"WEDNESDAY, Sept. %.
John w. Riggs intends to start for
Bernett county, Texas, tomorrow. He
will go through with a team and expects
to be five weeks on the road. The re-
cent "grass widowers" look rather dis
consulate. They propose to mess to-
gether and sorry ''mess" it will be.
-. j. c. Holderness has purchased a
couple hundred more sheep of Snedi-
ker, for which he paid $1,000. This is
an industry that is going to prove profit
able in this part of the country. SUIT
ton s. Anderson are purchasing car
load of work horses to ship to Wiscon-
sim. The Americas cheese maHufac-
tured by ]. W. Lesh, took first premiums
at both Bismarck and the State Fair.
The boys went down last
night to serenade John Weakly,
who was recently married. :. q
Mrs. Lists two smallest children & Re
quite sick with diptheria. "A cargo of
'poor loo" passed through town to-
day. A great deal of trouble seems TO
be manifested here among parties who
have gone out on the range and gathered
up wrong stock. If a little more pre-
caution was used some people at least
would be better satisfied. The Ameri-
Gus schools are progressing finely and
the general opinion is that the board
have made a wise selection of teachers
la letter from Mrs. Bond to Mr..
Bond states that she arrived at School
craft, Michigan, Tuesday evening all
right after a few delays.