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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27
Some Rain.

Last Friday boarded the TRAN for
Eureka. From there went to Climax,
thence to an Irish settlement near Twin
Falls, thence to "Stone School House, %
five or six miles east of Eureka. It
rained as follows: Good growing show
er, Saturday morning; shower Sunday
afternoon; shower Monday morning
heavy rain Monday night; showers Tues
day; pouring rain Wednesday. Thurs
day l mounted mule and rode two
miles through the rain to q water tank
on Fall river, took refuge under the tank
till Nettieton's train came along and
took me in out Of tie
rain. Reached home and found
the editors Of the Grand NeOaho Valley
enjoying the celestial and terrestrial
water works of our, as Milt Reynolds
says, aspiring city"
But the people are happy. The grass
grows; the cattle are getting fat; the
corn fairly jumps; the wheat is doing
well, and the chinch bugs are raihed
out. Blessed Kansas! Plenty Of water
no whisky; business booming; country
improving. and glorious prospects fol
fruit and grain. G. r. R.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

TUESDAY, May "a.
A farmer residing northwest about sir
miles, put loaded revolver under his
pillow one night last week aud nexi
DAY as his wife was making the bed Il
discharged the contents OF one barrel
hitting her just below the cap of the
knee. Nv. II. Douglas is fencing in 6
pasture. :. Dennis O'Mars has fenced
In considerable land lying south of his
farm. james Aasterson has bought Q
quarter and has just finished fencing it
....Win and Joe Agrelius have bought
. quarter in the southwest Eli Pater
son says that whoever owns
the emf button he found
In his corn crib. can have it by
calling around and settling for littlG
corn bill. r. p. Frye is enlarging his
house. The new addition to Squire
Hunts house looks as If 1t could
contain q good sized court room.
A little daughter Of B. L. Cox was quite
sick, and for twenty four hours danger
cuslY, last week with Inflammation of thu
bowels caused by eating sheep sorre
and something she called green grapes
but is now able 20 be about, through the
GkilifaI services Of DR.. Biddle. -. Vaien
tine Best has our sympathy in the los
Of one OF his little twins. The follow
ing dialogue took place some days ago
W-HeIl0, are the chinch bugs on you
corn YETI D.-No. W.-Weil. they ara
eating mine sill up, fifty or hundred Z
every hill. Dwell, III haven't look
ed Ct mine. :. This morning as VII
Hexery vas putting In an iron step, b.
came near losing one Of his eyes. Will.
putting an iron rod in the drill hole II
/ the stone, the hot lead few out hitting
him In the face, but nothing serious
Is expected Of the result.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

OA1OhOA1s may "a.
Seyery is the name of lively little
burg at the junction OF the ST. Louis 8
San Francisco and Atchison. Topeka s
Santa Fe roads, near the south line Of
Greenwood county. Thefown comprises
four hotels, three exclusive grocery
stores. one dry goods and clothing store
three variety stores, two restaurants. two
millinery stores and many other shops
and Offices for the transaction of business
The population is estimated at be.
tween four and five hundred, and
the town is building very fast
Being surrounded by 8 beautiful and
rich farming country, il is destined to
become an important point for both lines
of railways passing through it. Since
last August SIS. 600 have been expended
in the preparation and shipment of hay
alone from this point and there is great
deal Icing shipped at present A very
large shipment of hogs was made to-day
from this point.
Among EmpOria people have met
here is Mr. E. Nichols, formerly of the
firm of Nichols 3 Squires, who
is making a big reputation as
proprietor of the Hotel Clyde, which, to
say the least, affords magnificent accom-
modatiOns for town of this size. The
irrepressible Sam Wiggam Is chief clerk
at the Hotel Clyde, and Is the right per
son for the place.
Mr. Thad. Davidson came down from
Eureka last evening. and goes east on
the SanFrancisco road to-day.
There have been very copiOus rains
through this section the past few days,
and crop prospects are quite good. No
rain to-day. SPECIAL
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

Daily Parsons Eclipse: EmpOria has
. population of over 5000, and is one of
the business points in the state. It is
surrounded by 9 rich aud thickly settled
agricultural country, and Lyon county
can show up Wealthier class of far
mers, and more and finer stock than any
other county IN the State. It contains
over two hundred business houses, some
of which are Wholesale houses. TIE
i've large school and ten church build
ings in the city are monuments showing
to the world the character and culture Of
its citizens. Its water works and the
Hotel Coolidge, which was last built by q
few OF its monied men, are evidences OF
their pluck and enterprise. In speak.
ing OF the new hotel we desire TO say,
that in all our travels over this state, We
have never seen q better managed hotel
The proprietOrs are attentive TO the com
forts OF their guests, and are winning
golden opinions from the travelling pub
lie, and supplying a long felt want il
this growing city.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

The stable yard of g. T. Barwick, on
Seventh avenue, has been rented by the
city for . pound, and the ordinance pro
hibiting the running at large Of stock
will go into immediate effect. The own
ers Of predatory cows and loose horses
will take notice and govern themselves
accordingly.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

The temperance lecture of Elder A. B.
Campbell, at the Congregational church last
Sunday was well attended, and proved
& very able effort. Mr.. Campbell puts his
points in vigorous manner which con-
veys conviction TO the mind of the hear
er, and is one of the most forcible advo-
Gates Of the good cause in which he is
enlisted that has ever visited EmpOria.
No one should fail to hear him this even
ing on the subject: "Black Sheep; or
he Worst Bow
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27
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o--OOP 8E~SS1OSD AAOOSkDB - - 1'oGA8s
The Kansas Wool Growers and Sheep
Breeders Association is IN hold its semi
annual meeting At the court house in
EmpOria, beginning June list This will
be gathering Of great importance to
the sheep interests of this state and q
large attendance is especially desirable
The association has arranged TO offer
81 900 in premiums on Kansas sheep Il
Tie forthcoming state fair in Topeka,
which should encourage by far, the larg.
est exhibition Of them ever made in the
west The meeting will discuss the mat.
ter and arrange preliminaries pertaining
10 the exhibition, TO future legislation 60
encourage and protect the sheep inter.
ests and several other subjects Of i'm
poFtance.
Messrs. J. 8. COdding, president, and
J. B. Bartholomew, secretary, are doing
energetic work 70 forward the interests
Of their equalization and should be sus-
tanned. They inform n that reduced
rates to those aAteadiRg the meeting 81
Empcria, have been promised by the
A, +. q 8. r. r, and Il Is probable The
came viii be secured from the Kansas
Raeiae end Missouri Pacific railroads.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

We regret to note that the attendance
at the Congregational church Tues
day was comparatively meagre, and that
the excellent lecture of Elder Campbell
on "Black Sheep; or the Worst Boy" was
enjoyed by very limited proportion of
our citizens. The effort was In every
feature highly commendable, and
abounded in eloquent passages, bright
points and pathetic passages which full
ly sustained Mr.. Campbell's excellent
reputation as q public orator.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

The annual Sunday school convention
and institute of Fremont township, held
at Central school house Sunday, was
well attended despite the rain and bad
roads, and very interesting and profit
able meeting isreported. In view OF the
fact that number of schools were not
represented on account of the weather,
the executive committee were instructed
to call another meeting at the same
place at a time to be agreed upon in the
fnfuVa
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27
Probate cour. Proeesatns..

TUESDAY, MAY "a, 1891.
Sophia ]. Griffin, guardian of Isom.
Williams. minor. made final settlement
of the estate of said minor, and received
her discharge. -
Inventory in the estate of Frank
Schmidling filed by administrators.
Sale bill of personal property in the
estate of Abraham Tressler filed by d.
p. Tressler, administrator, and affirmed
by the court.
Report Of sale of real estate made by
William Il. Matthews, guardian OF Eliz-
abeih and Corner Jenkins, minors.
Sale confirmed and deed ordered.
Letters of administration granted to
ID. p. Tressler, in the estate of Moses
F. Noll, and John L. Butler, Oscar LAM
bert and William P. Lewis appointed
as appraisers Of the estate.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Leighton enter.
tanned an informal party Of friends a
their pleasant home on last Saturday ev
ening in the most delightful manner
Music was furnished for dancing, re-
treatments were served and the occasion
proved one of rare enjoyment to all who
were present.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

The Free MethOdists will commence a
tent meeting on Friday evening of tins
week, on south Commercial street, OppO-
site the site Of the new church of that
denomination, TO continue for q week
The services will be conducted by Rev
Z. z. Miller.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

C. w. Squires, the architect, has COM
pleted the plans and specifications for an
opera house which q company compos-
ed of number of our moneyed men con-
template erecting at the corner Of Sixth
avenue and Merchants street, opposite
the Hotel Coolidge. Il is to be 6OxSO
feet, two stories high, with store rooms
on the first floor and will be complete in
all the appointments of first class the
atIe. It's estimated cost is $4,000.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

Uncle Joe Frost came to THE NKwE
office and gave US . synopsis of his re-
turns as assessor OF Fremont township
as much rs two weeks ago, but the docu
ment was mislsid. As usual he was ths
first TO get through, and the result viii
be given soon.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

The Gordon house, in Topeka, ia
among the best hotels in the west.
With its new building and elegant
rooms,as well as with its bOu ntifully sup
piled table, il is more popular with the
travelling public than ever. We can rec
ommend it 10 our readers.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

For Gorty-five cents a month or one
dollar and aquarter for three months yOu
can have THE DAILY NEWS delivered at
your door every afternoon with the news
of the world up to half past 8 O'Clock.
About one and half cents day.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

Rev. Mr.. Kirby, of the n. E. church,
stated at the close Of services Sunday
that the subscriptions obtained toward
the erection of q new ediflce now aggre-
gated $500. As 1000 are required by
the rules of the church discipline be
fore the work can be commenced. il Is
hoped that all Of our citizens who are
interested in the success Of this improve.
ment will do what they can toward It's
speedy aid.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

Americas Herald: The assessor, L. p.
Tressler, has recommended to the board
of county commissioners that q levy be
made on the taxable property Of Ameri-
Gus township of three (S) mills on the
dollar for road purposes, and a mill on
the dollar for township purposes.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

About thirty men are employed IN
putting in the foundation work Of the
new stalls which are to be added 10 the
Santa Fe round house at this place.
The improvement is being constructed
in the most substantial manner, and we
are glad TO learn that it is the intention
to devote part of the addition TO an in
creased supply of machinery, which
will be set up as soon as the work now
In progress is completed.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

In the case of Stephen C. Hinshsw vs..
Ben. F. Myers tried before Esquire Cul.
yer yesterday, in which, the plaintiff
brought suit to recover damages for gar
den stuff destroyed by Myers hogs, the
jury found for the plaintiff and assessed
the damages at 1910, which with the
costs, makes Myers . poorer man by
$6l.5O. 1t Is big scheme for neigh
bors to settle their differences by litiga.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

The bond of T. E. Best, as administra-
tor of the estate of John Wayman, was
approved last Monday, and letters OF
administration granted by the Probate
Judge. The following appraisers were
appointed; John BramhilI, T. E. Gil.
bert and Robert Burnham.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

We take pleasure in directing special
attention to the exc client communica-
ton OF "Civis" on the sanitary condition
Of EmpOrIa published elsewhere in this
paper. THE NEWS has dwelt so persist
emily upon the fearful state of the alleys
in this city that we began to fear that
the subject had grown too hackneyed to
longer command attention at the hands
of our readers. The filth with which
these public passages reek is too dis
gushing for description, and we are glad
TO note that the necessity of prompt
measures looking towards the correc-
ton Of this dangerous evil has impress
ed itself upon citizen who has pre-
sented the case with such vigOr. This
question Is one whose early considera.
ton involves the health and possibly
the lives OF our citizens, and the city
council should lose no time in giving il
their earnest attention.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

The Rifles will he assisted in their en-
tertainment by Miss Bond, Of Americas,
Mrs. Moore, Miss Moon, Mrs. Lyder,
Mr.. John Henning, Joe Murphy, viii
Hibben and many others who are well
and favOrably known by the people of
EmDoria
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

Judge Cunningham and j. B. Hinkle
are on the war path in behalf of the new
NJ. E. church. They should meet with
prompt encouragement at the hands OF
our citizens in raising what is still re
quircd before work on the new edifice
can be commenced.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

Stephen S Henshaw and Ben. f.
Myers, residing on the Neosho four
miles east of the city, are the parties to
big hog case tried before Justice Cul
yer Sunday. The plaintiff brings suit tC
recover damages for garden truck de
stroyed by Myers pigs
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

Americas Herald: C. r. Conklin sue
ceeded in killing the first genuine hoop
snake that has ever been seen in this part
Of the country, to our knowledge. II
was about twenty inches in length, and
could insert its caudal appendage in its
mouth and make good time in travelling
The question is, from what movement
does il receive its motion?
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

Tuesday afternoon as the Eureka
train WA pulling out, team belonging
70 L. w. Lewis, standing near the plat
form. took fright and jumped onto the
track in front OF the engine, keeping
in advance Of it iOT some yards. when
the horses fortunately turned OF TO the
side and thus escaped destruction. The
wagon was sliRhtlV injured.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

Parsons Sun: II. C. Cross. president
Of the First National Bank of Imports
was in this city yesterday, interviewing
our tOwnsman Z. II. Edwards in refer
ence 70 building an opera house at EN-
pOria. He was shown through our opera
house and was we'll pleased with il, and
thinksOf adopting plan somewhat SINH
lar 70 that OF Mr.. Edwards.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

Horton, way station en- the Santa
Fe. eight miles east Of EmpOria, is man
iEesting symptoms of an impending
boom. There is talk Of removing the
Badger creek post office to that point
. hay press IL imminent, . general
variety store has been suggested. and
there are many other surface indications
Of future greatness.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

THE WEEKLY NEWS goes to press to-
morrow morning with its usual full
quota Of local and general news. Our
''latch string IL out" and all who will,
are welcome to come and see the large
edition printed and interview the Office.
Our mailing machine is . "lightning''
one and to ZEE 1t work il well worth the
time
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

County Surveyor Hibben has survey
ed and staked the new town of Normal,
and has furnished plat TO the register
of deeds, which is being recorded today.
The lots contain an acre of ground, and
number of them have been sold.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

The subscription price OF The DAILY
News remains the same, forty-five cents
n month or one dollar and quarter for
three months, making it the cheapest
daily in the state that furnishes its read
ers telegraphic dispatches.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27
Narmal connane.nen.

The following is the programme for
the fourteenth annual commencement
of the State Normal to be held in this
city next month:
Annual written examinations June
18th, 9Th, and 9th.
SUNDAY, June IL, 1881.
Sp. m. Baccalaureate address, by the
president.
MONDAY, June 18th.
$50 a. m. to p. m.-Public oral ex
aminations.
4p. m.-Pianting of the class tree.
8. D. m.-Class exercises: Grafton
history, prophecy, etc.
TUESDAY, JUNE 14TH.
$50 .. m. TO p. m.--Public oral ex
aminations.
3p. m. to 4:3O p. determination in
calisthenics.
Sd. m.-Alumini reunion.
J.H. HILL ORATOR.
ALICE INGRRSOLL., EssAYIsr.
II. c. HODGE, PoEr.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18TH.
8 d. MANUAL address, by Hon. i
Dwight Thatcher Subiect-aPubli'
Education in Kansas. What the Stat
Assumes TO do, What il Does do, ana
What it Ought to do"
THURSDAY, JUNE 10TH.
10 q m-Commencement exeTci1es
After the distribution Of diplomas, Their
will be abort addresses byHoa. EdWii
Tucker, president Of the board Of re
| gents, and by Hon. II. c. Speer, stat
superintendent OF public instruction
/ Sp. m.-B1siness meeting ct the stem
nj.
6p m-President' leVee.
The music win be in charge Of Pro
sOgard, assisted by able musicians @
EmpOFia-
The hotels Coolidge, Park Place an
Merchants c1er greatly reduced rates .
our visiting friends and AlumnI.
The Aichissn. Topeka = Santa 2
railroad viii return al students. AlunE
and ffsesds attending the anzaAl con
mencemenE exercises at one cent p
mile. The Missouri Pacinc and d
Unioa Pacific railroads. win return .
students, Alumni, etc, At one-fourlh rel
uler rates.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

Mrs. G. w. COlglazier, of Eagle creek
was bitten by rattlesnake between the
knee and ankle, while gathering goose
berries Tuesday. Remedies were
promptly administered and she is rapid
| lY recovering.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

Mrs. ]. II. Griffith was the recipient
yesterday of handsome phRton worth
$l75, the donors being q Kansas City
firm with which Mr.. Griffith has been
dealing for some years.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

MARRIED.-April 81, 1881, by Rev. ].
T. Plowman, at the brides parents. Mr..
Fcrd. o. Clarke, formerly of Emporia,
TO Miss Lucy L. Jumper, daughter of
Major A. H. Jumper, of Melvern, Usage
county. Kansas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

Innumerable bargains at the Boston
Store closing out sale. We mention only
few articles:
Turkey-red tabling, fast color, soc yard
HalEbleached tabling, good, 35c yard
Striped nainsooks, &c yard
Barred nainsOoks, fine, 1Oc yard
Beautiful piqua, 1890 up
Ladies' fancy hose, good, 1Oc pair
Children's fancy hose, &c pair.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

Jackson and Center are the only town.
ships whose assessors have not reported
at the County Clerks Office. The re-
turns mainly show considerable gains
over the assessment of last year.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

A case of considerable interest was
tiled TO q jury before Esquire Bach.
eller on last Saturday. Mr.. II. H. Viii.
liams, of Hartford, brought suit against
the Campbell Brothers, of that place, for
$4,000, the amount deposited in
She safe of the latter, which was
burglarized some weeks ago. The
jury failed to agree, and finally it will
determined by the parties to the proceed
ing to abide by the decision of MAORI.
ty of the jurors. The result was a find
ing for the plaintiff, but the defendeni
Immediately appealed the case to the
district court. The Campbell Brothers
merely received the money as q matter
of accommodation for safe keeping, bu,
gave certificate of deposit upon which
the plaintiff expects TO hold them.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

The Missouri Pacific Railway will
sell, May 90 and so, round trip tickets to
Denison, Texas, TO parties going to at
tend the shooting tournament for $17.S5
good till June 9th.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

The price of the ordinary daily paper
is $40 year. THE News, nOtwith-
standing 1t has just added the afternoon
associated press report at a large ex.
pense, is only So a year.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

The pronounced opinion OF the ablesi
physicians all over the county indicates
that Dr. John Bulls Baby Syrup IL the
best remeday for AL the suiierings Of lit
tie children caused By Wind Colo, Dys-
EMERY, DiarrAea or Summer Complaint
Price Is cents
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

J.H. Gains died at his late residence
at the corner of Merchants street and
Second avenue, last night at IL O'Clock.
at the age of SO years. The funeral will
take place tomorrow at 10 O'Clock, q. m.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

"WEDNESDAY, may -.
j. F. Whitaker is clerking in w. p
Gould s Co.'s hardware store this morn
ing. He says he is the oldest clerk il
the establishment. +. There are three va
cant houses in the city, agreater number
than there has been at any one time dur
ing the past two years. Mr.. o. NJ Lew
is Is building large and commodiou!
residence upon his farm northeast o
town. Squire Combs, one of the bcs,
workmen in this part of the country, il
experimenting the carpenter work. -.
Riding through the country the otheI
day rather primitive mode of planting
corn was observed. The ground had pre-
viously been well prepared, and planting
was the next in order. To accomplish
this required four hands. The youngest
son rode horse pulling q single shove
pillow which was guided by second son
Pdter .faHiEids came next, dropping tht
corn in the furrow from sack; follow
ing closely behind came a third soT
driving horse, behind which was drag
ged log 10 cover the corn, the drive
guiding the horse and at the same tins
keeping the log in the furrow. Who
can beat it?
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

Bargains in dress goods at the Boston
Store closing out sale:
Knickerbocker dress goods &c yard
Plaid goods, &c yard
Good wash poplins, heavy, DC a yard
Grenadines, 1Oc to zoe yard
All-woOl barages, great bargain at 25c
Beautiful plaIds, 15c
Large lot of other dress goods at hall
nrica
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

The farmers take pleasure in bidding
Mr.. c. Bugg, Esq, and his numerous
family a jubilant 'Adew." with the re-
mark that there has been "dew" enough
for a SMELL,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-27

Elder Solomon Brown is now engaged
In preaching regularly each Sabbath, at
different points in the state. He goes
alternately to Nortonville, Big Springs.
Ottawa and other places.