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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

r. NJ fOROE,
City Clerk.
Committee on water works reported
as correct superintendent report for
April, 1881, and report was adopted.
Committee on claims reported as COR
rect Police Judge Barnes report for
April, and report was adopted.
Commiltee on gas reported that the
city owned 8 lamps and posts now in
SOden's Grove, and the committee were
empowered to have lamps repaired and
put at such places as the committee may
deem best.
Special committee TO confer with w.
r. Soden made the following report:
Your committee appointed to confer
with Mr.. w. T. Soden about the water
works would submit the following as
the result OF their interview with him /:
Mr.. Soden says that the water works
can remain where they are free of any
rental for term of years, say four or
five. but as q condition of their so re-
manning he must have his expenses paid
him that he has incurred in the case
now in the supreme court which are
about $500, also that the city lay pipe
from some point on their present line of
pipe to bis mill. The object of this pipe
is 20 give him fire protection and while
the city are moving the works he viii
furnish the city water through this pipe
for all ordinary purposes but would not
guarantee TO furnish all that might be
wanted In case of 4 fire.
Mr.. Soden to receive fair and rea-
sonable compensation for the same, and
by the expiration of the term agreed up
aknnsals1 fnsa If
such agreement should be made il is TO
be binding, both on the city and Mr..
SOden without any regard TO the final
decision of the case now pending.
May Is, 1881. J. s. WATsON.
I. ID. Fox.
Special committee.
The report was received and commit
tee continued.
The following report of special com
mittee was read:
To tie Honorable CITY Coaaesy.
GKkTLEMEE: Your committee 90
whom was referred the claim OF Mrs.
Matilda Tatman for damages sustained
/ by reason of injuries received from q
fall on the evening of February 18th
last, are Of the opinion that the city is
not liable. We would recommend thai
new committee OF three be appointed
J
may be for the best interests Of the city.
d. W. EAsKlEAE.
/. d. Fox.
n. WM1TTLEsEY.
On motion the report was adopted ex.
cept 50 Ezuch Is recommended the ap-
Doinfment Of q Few committee.
Ga motion of Mr.. Theis the following
resolutions were adopted:
Resessed, That it is hereby declared
| By the couRcil TO be necessary 10 i'm.
| prove the alley lying between CONNER.
cial and Mechanics streets and Sixth aud
Seventh avenues by paving the same.
Resogoed, That il is hereby declared
BY the codnci TO be necessary 70 i'm.
prove The alley between Commercial and
| Merchants streets and Fifih and Sixth
avenues by paving the same
Resotced, That IL Is hereby declared
by the council to be necessary 70 i'm
prove the alley between Commercial
and Merchants street and Fourth and
Fifth avenues. by paving The same
The city clerk was instructed TO ad
veriise the resolutioas according to law
An ordinance providing for the pay
men. Of the following claims was adopt
ed by a unanimous vote.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

On last Sunday q vote was taken al
the conclusion of the seTViceasat the Con
gEegaiional church on rendering the
MethOdisss the use Of the house during
the construction q their new edifee
and che proposition was almost unani
mously carried By the proposed ar
rangement Revs- CordIey and Kirby
would preach alternately. each occupy
Ing TIE pulpit cace during the Sabbssh
The oEer Is . very handsome one and
the generOsity WAich prompted Il win
be fully appreciated By our Methodist
friends.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20
From Fremont.

TUESDAY, May II.
Warm, quite warm. Bugs in the
coFn.- Mr.. Crilley has fenced 10 sixty
acres for meadow.... d. Burdick
started for Wisconsin last Thursday
night, being called suddenly away by
the death Of his aged father. -.
Mr1 holt OF Allen creek,
has been shining up considerably by
way of painting his house outside and
inside. vanishing furniture and also
painting his barn. Mr.. Root is the man
|ilIst did the job. The prospect for q
crop Of fruit is not SO fiatiering as 1t was
two or three weeks ago. Al.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

A gentleman brought in a watch the
other day to Mr.. Fl. ]. Bird and wanted
to know "why it wouldn't run" Mr..
Bird opened 1t and found the main
spring broken into forty-eight different
pieces-a Circumstance never known be.
fore In Mr.. Birds seventeen years exper-
fence. Usually q handspring breaks
into two or three parts.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

To THE PUBLIC.-I respectfully de-
sire TO inform the people of Emporia
that l will shortly add 10 my drugs u
stock of pure teas, coiIces and spices.
Those goods are 10 be received direct
from the importers and their purity
guaranteed. In making this addition TO
my drug stock am simply following a
growing custom being observed in the
large cities OF the east. My teas, cofIees
and spices will be OF the best quality
only; no sifiings or second grades will
be kept. Very truly you're,
GEn EEDnGNANn
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

Many miEexable people drag them
selves about With tasling strength, feel
ing that they are steadily sinking into
their graves Whea, By using Parkerss
Ginger Tonic, they wOuld ind q cure
commencing with the arzs dose. and vi
tAlity and sErength surely coming back
] to them. See another column.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

Ed Schmidling was arrested Tuesday
morning, upon the complaint OF John
Sharp. cOlOred. for shooting with intent
to kill. The parties named became In
volved in a row near the rremont House
last evening. when Schmidling dis
charged q revolver At Sharp, the con.
tents Of which penetrated his coat in ssV-
ezal places
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

THE Daily Bulletin" is the name Of
neat little fOur-cOlumn Journal, the
first number Of which was issued Mon.
day by w. F. Chalfant former editor Of
the EmpOria Ledger. The paper Is got
ten up in the very best style Of typog
raphy, end makes q very credItabls
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

Arrangements have been made for .
tent mesazag % b held under the aus.
pices q tAs Fsss EesAedlsas. on south
Commercial stEssk beginning On the 9Th
of the psessat meafA and 30 continue
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

A handsome Mosler s. Bahman safe
weighing $500 pounds arrived in EN-
pOria Saturday by the Missouri Pacific
road, for f. n. Forde as Recorder of the
Grand Lodge of A.. OU.W.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

Arrangements were contaminated at .
joint meeting Of the trustees Of the Con-
gregational and NJ. E. churches Tues
day, by which the Methodists are 10
have the use ofths Congregational church
during the construction Of their new cd
f6ra ga
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

An insane man from Junction City,
claiming to be q Catholic missionary,
found quarters at the county Jail Monday
night, but went on his way rejoicing
next morning,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

PUBLIC SALE-of cattle, horses and
hogs and farm implements. on Friday,
May 26ih. at the farm Of Ed. Humphreys
on Phenis creek, seven miles southwest
Of EmpOris- Look out for bargains, Is
Hank Pearsall is the auctioneer, and
don't you forget 1t, the things are going
TO be sold right of on the appointed
time. Free lunch 70 buyers.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

Ayers Pills contain no csotOn oil. cal.
omel or mineral. They are compounded
Of pure vegetable extracts, which have
positive virtues and always cure, where
cure is possible.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

A traveller on four continents says that
DIR. MaEshail's BFomOiine. The big blood
and liver cure, Is the best blood medi.
cine in the world. II is sold at so cents
bottle Druggists sell it
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

The bar in this city is well nigh de
serted, large proportion of the mem
bers being absent, shedding the effGl
gence OF their luminous minds upon
the courts of ne ighboring counties.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

A party of gentlemen IRON the east
have arrived in Emporia aud are stopping
at the Park Place Hotel. They are pros
pccting for sheep ranches and think very
favorably of what they have seen Of
Lyon county
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

Nearly FIVE hundred persons we're fed
by the Odd FelIowh At their banquet,
Tuesday, and we are pleased to learn that
the financial results of the ball and sup
per arc highly satisfactory. III h4f
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

Buckingham's Dye for the whiskers Is
an elegant, safe and reliable article,
cheap, and convenient for use; viii not
rub of. ny il.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

Ferdinand. the druggist, is going To
warrant his mixed paints. Any build
ing that Is not satisfactory when painted
with our prepared paints, we will repaint
at our expense with such white lead or
other paint as the properly owner may
select
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

A corps of engineers under the direc.
ton of Ii. Wheeler. have progressed On
the survey of the Kansas City and EN-
poria railroad as far rs .ArvoniA. Usage
county, and send in encouraging reports
M the rOuta
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

LOOMS & LooAIs-Keep the celebra-
ted Rawson Moving Machine. Farmers
are invited TO call and examine IL before
purchasing.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

Four new engines have arrived at To
peka, 70 be used on passenger trains Nos.
I, 2, 8 ard 4, on the Cottonwood division
Of the Santa Fe.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

Newman s. Co. carry the heaviest
stock Of clothing and gents furnishing
gOOds.in Emporia, and their prices will
be found uniformly
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

We take issue with our respecsed Eel
lOw-citizens who are making . racket
about the bells The only objection We
have to the present arrangement Is that
the bells are not wrung half ofAen
enough
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

Twelve heat of twO-year-old steers
mot three-year-old, as advertised on bills)
will be sold at Edward Humphreys sale
next Thursday, May Goth.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

Go to Newman & Cos. buy one Of
those helmet hats and enjoy the comfort
of cool head during the hot weather.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

Fred Hausslcr has improved the looks
of his barber shop wonderfully by hand.
some ceiling ornaments. By the way,
Fred is the oldest established barber IN
the city. that is, his shop was organized
In 1899
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

A pair of prairie dogs, shipped by ex.
press from Caldwell 10 ChAnute. were
objects Of curiosity at the Missouri Pa
cific Office Tuesday morning.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

There Is no "humbug" about the clos
ing out sale Of the Boston store. II is
fact, and dry goods OF every kind,
clothing and boots and shoes are selling
nj n aacrffica
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20
H. r. RosENBERdER,
Duck Creek, Kansas
SEED PorAToEs of all kinds at d
w Ionaa A Cols

For SALE on IRA DE-At . bargain,
for city property, an eighty acre farm,
all fenced, good young orchard, house,
barn and good we'll. Located near town.
Call nj this Office.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

J. +. Culver dedicated a new school
house at Agnes City TO tho cause Of edu-
cation Sunday, by preaching . sermon
and conducting services appropriate TO
the occasion. An interesting time is re-
married.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

When you want dry goods of any kind
go TO Newman 8 Co.'S, where you have
an immense stock To select fIon, aud are
sure OF cool treatment.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

A hail storm occurred Wednesday
on Plumb creek, few miles northeast
of town, which did considerable damage
to the growing fruit in that neighbOr.
hood
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

w. II. ]. Sawyer, of Chicago, brother
of o. F. Sawyer. of this city, has pur-
chased the Phillips property ON Union
sfrRet
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

Lowest prices ever made In Emporia
in the boot and shoe line st the Boston
Store closing out sale. Immense bar
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20
FRESH MEATS, &C
Report corrected by John HenniDg, dealer in
WOOL, HIDES. sc.

JoGCfo1a Es Culver.
1I9 CsmsneTeiai st. near cor. Fourth ave.
Attorney ct Law and Justice of the Peace.
EspecEas attention 0ipen 10 Collections
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

An informal party Of young people
were delightfully."- entertained by Miss
Nellie Severy, at the family residence
last Saturday evening.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

A novel and pretty style Of lettering
with fancy wall paper il popular
among the shop keepers of EmpOria.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

There were no through trains on the
Missouri Pacific Monday, owing to a
washout IN the vicinity Of Parkerville.
The regular run was resumed next day.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

James Moreland, Of Marion county,
who has been lying in the Lyon county
Jail since the 9nd Of May, awaiting trial
for robbery was released on tail thia
morning.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

Millions Of sweet potato plants at Geo.
Waite s. Co.'s garden, southeast orcity.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

County Clerk Ewing, assisted by his
deputy, d. A. Slahl, and 8. n. Smith, is
making out the tax roll for 1881.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

STRAyRD.-From the farm Of VIM.
Jay, one bright bay pony, four years old /;
never has been shod. Any Information
leading 10 its recovery will be literally
rewarded. j. ID. HALIEcK.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

If you are constipaied, debilitaied.
have dyspepsia, hnmor OF the blood, one
BFomoline will cure you. Druggists are
agents.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

Col. Todd started 70 Colorado to-day
with car load .of blooded bulls. which
he will place on his big cattle ranch in
the vicinity of Las Animas
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

The time has passed for the sElixirs, y
~Coeaials," &C., for the baby, and DE-.
Bulls Baby Syrup Is now the establish
ed and reliable remedy. Price IS cents.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

The Roberts Bros. have just finished
some very handsome show cases FOR the
jewelry department Of I. d. Fox & Co
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

SEED PorAToEs-Plenty Of Iowa p.
Blows, Canada Clubs and other varieties.
Farmers will do well TO plant potatoes,
as they pay best of any crop.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

Boyp' clothing for all ages and in
great variety Of styles at Newman s. Co.'S
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

Broadwell s. Co. have opened up Z
fine new stock OF groceries in she room
formerly occupied by Osborne 8 Jere-
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

Mr. G. W. Newman received an ele-
CANT tWo-seated Carriage from the east
Saturday Oiss the Santa Fe road.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

AT CosTi Ar Cosrii-We will sell
furniture al cost for the next sixty days.
We mean business and are determined
. reduce our stock. Now is your OPP
portunity 70 purchase anything in the
furniture line. ARNOLD & Co.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

The first hail storm OF the season put
in an appearance Sunday.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

Ferdinand, the druggist, is soon going
to get his stock OF pure teas, cOlfees and
spices. The best only will be handled.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

SrRAYED.-From the undersigned. a
large bay horse, white star in forehead,
len hind foot white. branded with figure
on left shoulder; had on leather halter
ut time Of leaving. $500 reward Will be
given for the return Of the horse or for
information leading to his recovery.
AMOS RIN0LE, Emporia, Kan.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

The county Jail was treated 10 new
coat Of white-wash Tuesday.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20
Nsv Advertisements FhIs week.

New grocery Etore-D. W. Jones 4 Co
Sherin-s sale-J. b. Moon
Closing out sale--Boston Store.
Glothtng. hats, ctc.-0. w. Newman 4 Co.
Road notice-County Clerk
Notice or linal settienent-J. q. Rckrot.
Elour. feed, etes-Thos. Armor.
Public saie-Ed. Humphrey.
Strnyed-Amos Ringle.
moving machine-I5omis q Loomls.
To all whom 10 may conceTn-H. y. kosen-
berger.
Seed potatoes-LeW Wood
DruEB-Bond Americas
Groccries-Lesh Bros.
Groceries. hardware. etc .-Wiiley
Agricultural NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 4 10y.
Gros eTies-Bernhoisel q Lowry.
Mtlienery-Mrs. Y. 4. Tyler.
COnns-M. W. Gibson
big SsEEsls.-G. W. Newman = Co. -
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

Ed. Humphreys public sale comes off
ON Thursday, May 26th.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

ThOs. Armor, dealer in -four, feed and
grain. Flour very low for cash.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

There is lively demand for sheep
shearers in this section.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

For summer com plants try Ryder's
Aromatic Blackberry.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

Ferdinand, the druggist, one door south
Of First National Bank, Commercial ST.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

A large stock of ladies linen and mo-
hair ulslers at Newman & Co.'S.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

rates. Call and see US before making
your loans, as we can do you good.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

Straw hats In all styles and grades at
Newman s. Co.'S.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

II looks very much now as II the
"Juae RISE would be on hands for full
performance. ~
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

WANTED-25 good ponies. Must be
four years old or upwards. and in good
fleah. Apply 70 T. c. Watson, or Wat
son & Grove
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

The largest stock of dress goods and
Vtrimmings at Newman g. Goa -
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

For pure cold soda water call on Chas
Duda.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

Daniel Bitter, the big cattle man on
Eagle creek. received two car loads Of
corn from Kansas City Monday.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

The race at ArmOur's mill was
washed out Monday night twill take
some days to repair the damage.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

For the incest and best of all drinks,
drink Chicago mead nj RydeF's.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

The trains ON the Missouri Pacific
were detained again "Wednesday by an
other washout near Parkerville.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

The Snediker Brothers, ON Eagle
creek, expect 10 shear about l2.OOO
pounds OF wool this season. s}Gt3
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

CalicOes, musllns, sheeting. gingams,
etc, At bargains Al the Boston store
closing out sale.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

Fred Haussler IL psperlag his barber
shop and lxingit up in handsome shape.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

Look out for the spOnges that FerdiI
and, the dFuggist, win soon have.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

The Santa Fe has been doInga boom
ing freight business for the past few days
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

For sprains, bruises, cramps or collie
use Ryder's Household Penacea.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20
Big Bargains
EMBROIDERIES.

G. w. NEWMAN & co. have
just received 800 pieces of Elm
broideries, bought. to close New
York importers stock, at 90 per
cent. Of their actual value, and
now propose to give their Gus
toners the benefit Of this heavy
reduction.
Call and see the largest and
cheapest lot of Hamburgs ever
shown here.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

A party of Welsh emigrants, fresh from
the sod, arrived in Empona Wednesday
and will settle in Lyon country.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

Call on Geo. Waite 8 Co. If you want
any sweet potato, cabbage or tomato
plants.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-20

WANFED-5O bushels Of charcoal a
Osborne & Jeremy's Immediately.