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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-01-07

A most delightful party, which was
mainly participated in by the younger
society circles, was given by Miss Lucy
Trueworthy at the family residence,
corner of Merchants and Seventh, on
New Years eve. The guests. to the
number OF between thirty and forty,
found pleasurable entertainment in mu-
sic and games. not to speak of the am
pie provision made for their delectation
in the way of sumptuous supper. and
the delights of the dance in which the
old year was babe adieu and the
new year was welcomed in. The
duties OF hostess were adj
mirably discharged by Miss Lucy
who. assisted by her parents, did the
honors Ofthe evening in a manner which
ELECTED the most faitcring comments at
the hands of all who were so happy as to
participate in the hospitalities of the
evening.
The memorable festivities of New
Years day were most happily and fitting
ly crowned by q delightful surprise
party, given under the auspices of Miss
Cora Borton and Mr.. Henry Clark at the
attractive home of DR.. Filkins, corner of
Market and Sixth. If the bearing down
of at least fifty social raiders upon the
unsuspecting household selected as the
point of their attack, was regarded in the
light OF an invasion by the hostess, there
was certainly not the slightest
intimation of the fact conveyed in the
thorough csrdiality with which all were
received or in the facilities which SEEM
ed TO abound on every hand for minis
tering to tho comfort and pleasure of the
numerous guests. The apartments,
which are admirably arranged for enter
taing, were speedily put in shape for
dancing, and an orchestra, which report
ed as if by magic at seasonable hour.
furnished the music for a season of fes-
tivity which was only interrupted by the
announcement of refreshments, boun-
tifui supply of which seemed
to be suddenly evolved from
the mysterious depths of the
larder. Everybody seemed happy, and
when the monitor of time on the mantle
indicated that the Sabbath was nearing.
the pleasant assembly reluctantly de-
parted from the hCspitable mansion
which will ever be associated with the
memory of thoroughly enjoyable New
Years evening.
The ''baby stare has not made its ap-
pearance among the society ladies of
Emporia. fact for general congratula-
ton in view of the recent statement that
the quota of Lyon county at the state
asylum for imbeceiles is more than full.
A wedding or two are reported as inn
minent, but it would be manifestly i'm
prudent to furnish names at the present
stage of negotiations.
Rumors of several swell parties have
stimulated an interest on the part of the
ladies in the finer varieties of dry goods
and notions.
The invitations for the fifth dance of
the Pleasant Hour club are out for Fri
day evening of this week.
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TEST Whisky Cases.

Commonwealth On the first of this
month T. n. Sedgwick, county attorney
of Lyon county, tried two cases before
justice of the peace for selling intoxi.
eating liquors in violation of the prohib
itory amendment. The parties were
both convicted, and, refusing to pay the
fines, were committed. Their attorneys
were expected to apply to the supreme
court yesterday for wrIts in habeas
corpus.
In the case against Mayse, he is charg
en- with selling without license and
with not selling for medical, scientific OIL
mechanical purposes, so that in his case
the question is squarely raised as &c
whether there is penalty if the amend
ment was legally adopted.
In the case against Weaver he is sim
ply charged with selling, and nothing j:
said in the complaint rs TO license oil
the purpose for which he sold it. thus
leaving two questions to be raised by
him in his answer.
LIST. That the complaint does no
charge that the defendant did not have /:
license, and is consequently bad.
I'd. That the complaint is bad because
it does not show that the liquor was no
sold for medical, scientific and mcchan
zeal purposes.
These cases. will determine whethel
the Amendment was legally submitted
and adopted. And if it is q valid par
of the constitution do the penalties stanC
uurepealed?
The firm of Davis & Jetmore are t.
assist the county attorney, by his reques
and by his direction of the Kansas lega
temperance association.
These trials will excite intense inter
est in the state, and both sides will b
ably represented. The supreme cour
will be urged to hear them as early a
| nOcSible
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wedding Bells.

LAvoRTY-SToUT-A the residence of
the brides parents, four miles west of
Toledo, Thursday, December 80, by Rev.
G. w. Gullett, of Americas, Mr.. John
II. LavoIty and Miss Flora Stout.
We hardly know whether John calls
his lovely bride a Christmas gift or q
New Years present, but if he thinks her
valuable enough for both we shall Ger.
tainly say "smen." May all the coming
holidays be as joyous as this to the ben
edict and bride.
BERRY-MUNDY-At the residence
of the brides's father, VIM Mundy, near
Wilmington, Kansas, December 25, 1880,
Kansas T. Berry, Esq. and Miss GeoF-
gianna Mundy, ]. B. Easter officiating.
A sumptuOus repast followed the we'd
ding ceremonies.
SAFFER-DAvIs-At the residence OF
the brides father, December 8, 1880, by
Rev. Fayette Turney. Mr.. Albert Safer
and Miss Carrie T. Davis, all of Lyon
county, Kansas. A sumptuous dinner
was provided, and pleasant time en-
joyed by all. May happiness attend the
couple through life.
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Among the Churches

among inc ShurcneS
The festival at the Baptist church on
Friday evening was an entire success,
and the happy faces of the little ones
who were present in force on that oc-
casion attested the ample provision
which had been made for their pleasure
The exercises consisted of music, recita-
tions, and more important than all, an
excellent supper which was most hearth
ly enjoyed by all in attendance.
Preparations are going forward for the
dedication of the new Congregation
al church next Sabbath, and the other
churches, we learn, will suspend their
usual morning services in view OF
that event.
At the Christian Sunday school on
Sunday, the following officers were
elected, to-wit: ]. T. Burton, superin.
tendent; Mrs Hattie F. Miller, assistant;
Miss Nettie Smith, secretary and treas.
urer; Miss Ada Tandy, organist.
The praise service at the NJ. E. church
last Sunday proved very pleasant va
ration of the usual exercises. and was
participated in by an immense congrega
ton. The orchestra added vastly to the
success of the service, and played las
Sabbath with special effect.
Our Presbyterian friends are casting
about to find a minister to supply the
vacancy which will be caused by the de
parture from Emporia of Rev. Mr.. bud
ley. We trust they may be SO happy a
to find pair of shoulders upon which
the mantle of the present pastor may
worthiIy fall.
The following officers of the NJ. E
Sunday school were elected Sunday TO
the ensuing year: Superintendent, E
w. Cunningham; assistant-superinten
dent, ]. B. Hinkle; secretary, Chas. Rice
librarian, Mr. F. Drake. treasurer, VIM
| Clark.
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Reading Rtpples

THURSDAY, Jan, 4.
Bora son to Mr.. and Mrs w. H.
Penfield. Mrs. Richard Cole has re-
turned TO Reading, and Dick is expected
back before long to settle down here.
The Sunday school elected, last Sunday,
the following officers for the ensuing
year: Superintendent, NJ. W. Stratton !;
assistant superintendent, J.J. Swan; sec
rotary, J. L. Stratton; treasurer, A. j.
Stratton; chorister. John Love. The
school is not yet two years old, numbers
over eighty, with an average attendance
for the last six months of over forty, and
has been success. Hopes are enter
tanned that it will continue to grow
largely the coming year. Several
joined the Methodist church last Sunday
on probation. Mrs. Wright was quite
sick Sunday with the asthma.
MARY DE ZEAN.
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TRACK TOPICS

Items OF Interest Gathered Along the
Lines of our Local Roads, -
The new time table Oh the III. K. s. T.
railroad will rot go into effect until
January 9th.
The new round house of the Santa Fe
road at Pueblo is said to be the hand
soonest in Colorado.
The Santa Fe round house at Trini:
dad is to be enlarged to accommodate
eleven more engines.
The resignation of Major t. ]. Ander-
son as general agent of the Santa Fe road
at Kansas City, is greatly regretted by
his numerous friends along the line of
that great thoroughfare.
AS soon as the Atchison, Topeka s.
Santa Fe form junction with the South
ern Pacific, they will push their main
trunk line down the Rio Mimbres to Ell
Paso with all possible speed.
The Atchison, Topeka s. Santa Fe road
has issued new edition of its railroad
guide, containing new and greatly i'm
proved map of Kansas, Mexico and the
southwest in general. 1t contains much
valuable information, and is a model
book of its kind.
The southern extension OF the Santa
Fe is being pushed forward with all
possible rapidity towards Ell Paso, and
before another month passes a junction
will be made with the Southern Pacific,
which will complete the second trans
continental line IN America.
It is reported that misunderstanding
has arisen between the Santa Fe and
Southern Pacific about right of way
through Florida Pass. The former
claim TO have q charter and the latter to
have made a survey. Both have sent
employees 10 hold the fort, even at the
point Of the pick if necessary.
Wells, Fargo & Co. have leased the ex.
press privileges on The Santa Fe for thir-
teen years, and Mr.. s: w. Nichols, OF
Kansas City, has been appointed super.
intendehtof their business on this road
The Adams company, at present enjoy.
ing that privilege. will not give up with.
out light, however, and lively tussie
for supremacy may be expected shortly
between these two companies !.
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe il
now straining every nerve to reach Flor.
ida Point, about ten miles east of Fort
Cummings, as soon as possible, as they
will then be able 70 secure the travel
from the east. The present traffic ter
minus is San Marcial, but in about ten
days new station will be opened ct q
place called Colorado, near, Fort Thorn
which will bring the traffic terminus
within sixty miles of the Southern Pa
ni6n
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Wright.s Creek

TUESDAY, Jan. 4.
We were up to Dunlap one day last
week, but we were unable to find copy
of THE DAILY in any business house in
town except Mr.. Stills. He is a thor
ough business man, and carries a full
stock of dry goods, groceries, queens
ware, &C.. We learned from Mr.. Bulen,
P. NJ, and railroad agent at that place,
that the stone used in the construction
of the new school house in Emporia
were taken from his quarry near town.
The stone will compare favorably with
any in the state. =. Miss An
ma Edmiston went down this
morning to attend the Normal 80.
A young man calling himself Davis.
stopped over night with US Saturday. he
said he was from Pennsylvania, and that
he was attending the Normal; he spoke
in the highest terms of the faculty, in
fact was well pleased with Emporia and
surrounding country, he is young man
of more than ordinary promise. The
wolf chase by the negroes on New Years
day resulted in the poor animal being
lost in the grass. The Eyangelists
commenced revival meeting Sunday
at Aikens school house. / G. NJ.
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On motion Of Mr.. Fox, The following

On motion of Mr.. Fox, the following
was adopted:
| ResolEed, That the committee on or
dinances be instructed TO bring in an or.
/ dinance fixing Gcensetax on ali bust
On motion of hr. Watson, the follow.
ing was adopted:
Resolred, That the committee ON water
works are hereby authorized to lay two
inch. main on Mechanic street, south
from Seventh avenue, ESQ feet if suffici-
ent responsible persons will guarantee
enough water rates to pay interest On
the cost OF same.
An ordinance to amend an ordinance
| entitled IAN ordinance in relation to Ii
cense of tippling shops approved
December 2, 1874, was referred to COM
mittee on ordinances.
Mr. Fox introduced an ordinance pro-
YIdIng for hitching posts on CONNER
cial street which was referred to commit
tee on ordinances.
An ordinance providing for the con-
struction of stone walk on State street
from Seventh to Eleventh avenue was
introduced and considered by section
and adopted by unanimous vote except
Mr.. Nhittlesey who declined to vote.
Mr.. Whittlesey introduced the follow
ing ordinances: "An ordinace abolish
ing the Office of city transfer" referred
to committee on ways and means. can
ordinance in relation to srteet commits
sloner," providing that no work be done
by him between October /, and April 1
"An ordinance fixing salary of city en-
gineer at $3.50 per day for actual service
and marshal at $1,000 per month" Re-
ferred to committee ON ways and means.
Bill of John Evans reported by COM
mittee on claims without action, and re-
ferred to committee on streets and alleys.
An ordinance providing for the pay
ment of the following claims was
adopted:
T. Fleming, marshal, $42; B. F. Ro-
main, police, $42; Thos. Taylor, team
ster, -&35; 3. NJ. Forde, clerk. $50. 33;
Watson & Grove, coal, s2.GO; Fluker &
Harrison, feed, $3.50; John FIuker, feed,
$3.50; Gilmore & Schwartz, rent, $3.50;
G.. w. Bragunier, rubber coats, 1872
same, hay, 81 SO; Ross Burns, on contract
for fee in Soden case, $3.50; 1. D. Fox,
work on police judges books, III. W.
Thatcher same, 81: 1. E. Lambert, same
81; D. s. Gilmore, signing funding
bonds, So; L. C. Munger & Son, engin-
GERS salary, S10s.33. L D. Fox S Co.,
lumber, SITS.
Communication from fire department
stating that the department had nomi-
mated the following officers for the en-
suing wear:
G. w. Bragunier, chief engineer;
Casper Ellison, list assistant; p. w.
| Heidrick, I'd assistant
On motion special tax of So was re-
mitted ON lots and II Commercial, and
So on lot 100 State street.
Bills ON clerks desk referred. Ad-
| journed. E. III. FoRDE, Clerk.
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when it viii meet at Miss Moliie Glib
bon's.. The infant daughter of jane
PheIan died suddenly Saturday morn
ing after a severe illness of but "a hour
and was inferred Sunday in the Ameri
Gus cemetery. The afflicted parents hare
the heartfelt sympathy of the entire
community. Christian Wise chopped
a tree down on New Years, and cap
tured squirrel and four eoons, and II
was not much of day for eoons, either.
-. The entertainment under the au-
spicies Of the @Sun flower literary" was
well attended. The drama Sunshine
through the Clouds" was well executed.
The members deserve credit for their ef-
forts. BURLow.
WEDNESDAY. Jan. 8.
Happy New Years And what a hap
py thought it would be when you come
to town to come with the spirit and de-
termination that you will commence the
new year with the resolve that you viii
call in and settle your account with j.
s. Gibson. Small favors thankfully re-
ceived and large ones in proportion.
Pleas. Taylor drove one of Sutton's
teams up to the Park Place and left
them hitched while he went in search of
his lady-love, when they became fright
ened at locomotive and decamped for
parts unknown, masking up the buggy
and seriously hurting both of the horses.
We are happy to say Taylor was alive
and doing well at last accounts. /. We
noticed Mr.. Roberts, of the Herald, in
town in the interest of that paper.
7. Hill has been quite sick,
and We noticed him out last
night with his neck in sling.
At the meeting of the oratorical society,
n. Wise was duly elected president and
Miss Efie Bond secretary. The ques-
ton was ably discussed and finally de-
cided in favor of the affirmative The
next question for Monday night is, IRE,
solved, that nature proves the existence
of Il supreme beng" Its adoption
ELECTED much discussion, but was finally
carried. The balance of the program
consisted OF dialogues, declarations, ETC,
and general good time is expected -.
The canine race suffered severely yester-
day at the hands of the boys who have
adopted the shot gun policy. I'M. W.
Gibson reports good time New Years.
We noticed new clock rejuvenator at
IL. W. Gibson's but Gid not ask his
name. Bert Swim is improving. -.
Rev. f. ID. 10y is out evangeiizing.
We are reliably informed that the extra
trains will be put on next Monday.
No new time table on as yet. Two
hunt red and sixty-five bushels of coal
arrived Saturday overland The coal
trade seems to be good business =.
Nice dry weather and splendid winter
for feeding stock. BURLow.
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Amuseuaants.

Marie Litta, the American prima dom
ma, whose debut. three winters ago was
the theme Of such extrayagaut praise at
the hands of the metropolitan press
throughout the country, will appear In
concert at Bancroft hall in this city, on
the evening of the 18th inst, assisted by
number of vocal artists whose quail
fications may be regarded beyond ques-
ton in view of their association
with the star singer of the
combination. Miss Litta, whose ma
tive city is Cleveland, Ohio, was assisted
to her education by friends who recog-
nized her high order of talent.
and she has enjoyed the best advantages
which the musical centers of the old
world afforded for the cultivation of her
lyric powers. Her voice is an exceed,
ingly pure soprano, and while L lacks
the richness of Cary's superb contralto
and falls short of the perfect standards
of Patti, Gerster and Kellogg, it is char
acterized by purity which has probably
never been equaled and certainly never
rivaled by any native prima donna
The people of Emporia are to be con
graduated upon theopportunity afforded
them of hearing so distinguished an
artist, and they will doubtless show theil
appreciation OF the high privilege by
filing the hall on the evening of the
18th.
1t will crafty the music-loving people
of Emporia to learn that through the eff
forts of Mr. Will Sunderland, arrange
ments have been contaminated for tbs
production. by the musical union Of
Council Grove, of the famous operetts
of "Fatinitza'' at Bancroft hall, in this
city, on the evenings Of the 9th and
25th of the present month This spark
ling and popular composition is the lie
climate successor of .sPinaforer in ths
| public favor, and from all that We car
learn regarding its recent presentation
at Council Grove by the home talent O
that musical center, we feel no hesitation
in bespeaking for its production in EN-
poria a liberal patronage.
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Wool aroMer.. Meeting.

EDITORS NEWS: There will be a meet
ing of the Wool Growers and Sheep
Breeders Association of Kansas, at To-
peka, commencing on the third Tuesday
of January, 1881. The wool growing in
terest has attained considerable magni
tude and is steadily growing, but sheep
raisers are constantly subjected to annoy
ance and loss from the depredations OF
dogs and wolves, and it is for this
reason that the meeting will be
held at Topeka during the SEES
sion of the Legislature, when we
shall attempt to get legislative aid in do
ing away with the dog nuisance. By
calling attention to this meeting through
the columns of your valuable paper you
will confer favor not only upon the
members of the association, but wool
growers as class. Reduced prices on
all principal railroads..
Yours truly,
d. A. BEcKwITH, Sec'y.
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Neasbo Rapitis

AA6cDAA Ga. A2SO4-
School opened again after vacation
OF one week John P. Tolferd put up
twelve tons of ice last week. Jacob
Jacobs, Jr, our township trustee was in
town last week. He reports stock win
leriag we'll and everything lovely on
Dry creek. VIM. Miller was on the
street last Saturday for the first time
since his sickness. Everybody seemed
to enjoy themselves on New Years day.
We were saluted on every hand with
aRspPy New Year. or New Years
Gift" especially by The little folks.
There was q dance and oyster supper
three miles north of this place st sIr.
O. B. Peeis,s on New Years Eve
The young folks and some
OF the old ones from our
town participated in the festivities.
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The Scored Of FIappincse

How often have we longesI for perfect
enjoyment and how seldom found IL
Misfortune has come, or iii health over.
taken us. Perhaps n cough has come
upon US which threatens that dreaded OF
all diseases, consumption, and we feel
that death is near. With what joy
should we be filed then. when such a
remedy as DIR. Kings New Discovery
for consumption is placed within our
reach. Il has cured thousands who
were nearer the grave than ourselves
and made their lives peaceful and hap
py. Asthma, bronchitis, ioaTseness, loss
OF voice, difficulty of breathing. or any
affection of the throat and lungs, are
positively cured by this wonderful dis
coVeTy. Now, 20 give y0u satisfactory
proof that DIR. Kings New Discovery
sef1f cure, if you will call At b. Wheidon
& Co.'S drug store, you can get trial
bottle for ten cents, or regular size bot
4la f1r Al m
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OVER THE COUNTY.
Reading Ripples

kkeAoAnB hIpple5
SATURDAY, Jan. l, 1881.
Everybody is as happy as a clam. -.
w. o. Davis had a dance last night. -.
Douglas gives dinner to some of his
friends this afternoon. .Steckly has
had his name and trade printed in the
front of his store. -. A small party
watched the new year in with a candy
pull at Jed Stratton's . Sew
eral unsuccessful trips were made
to the coal banks at Arvonia during the
cold days by some of the citizens. j.. =.
Quite number of attempts, resulting in
failure, have been made to kill some OF
the deer up the creek. The ice on the
river is in good condition TO pack away
for summer, and one or two are working
accordingly. Rev. r. Cordley lee
lures before the lyceum Tuesday even
ing, January II. MARY DEZEAS.