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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16
Railroad Items,

Track-laying on the Leavenworth
and Topeka road is completed nine
miles out of the city i'm the direction
of Topeka, and is being pushed ahead
ut the rate of mile and quarter q
day. Ties and iron are being pushed
to the front as rapidly rs needed, and
with no bad weather to interfere the
road will soon be completed to our city.
The feeling in Leavenworth IL better
than it has been for years.-7opcka
Commonwealth.
The survey Of the Il. K NJ. has been
completed to Salina, and everything
Is in readiness for the work to begin.
Ibid.
Salina bids fair to become railroad
center.-Ibid.
The Il. & NJ. surveyors are running
n line just east of tewn, to leave the
l)wer line several miles above town
and pass down the draw this side of the
fair ground. Engineer Dunn informs
Us that he is doing this on his own re-
sponsibility.-Minneapo,is Sentinel.
Quste a largely attended railroad
meeting was held ut the court house
on Wednesday evening. for the puI.
pese of appointing committee 10
correspond with the b. & NJ. Railroad
company. Eight gentlemen were ap-
pointed, as follows: II. F. Thompson
(chairmanl. Winfield Freeman, ORD.
Dunn, c. Hoyt, c. c. Olney. James
Burnham, J. Campbell, NJ. A. Arnott,
who are to meet at the Office Of C.. G.
Olney on Friday evening-Ibid
Col. Rogers, President of the L., L.
& 8. w. II. r.. has purchased the Hal.
derman eighty south of Z" Schnleeke-
ville," and will erect their own car
works and machine shops.-Ednsus
CITY Times.
Track is being laid on the L., T. 4
8. w. Railroad at the rate of q mile
and half per day, and the county line
will oe reached before the first of
March. we are told.-Oskatoosa indie
pendent
The Leavenworth, Topeka 4 South
western has iron laid 10 within an
eighth Of q mile of the Big Stranger
bridge. Times.
Hardy Solomon, Esq, general man.
ager for the contractors for the con.
struction Of the Leavenworth, Topeka
and Southwestern Railway, and the
Topeka, Salina & Western Railroad.
Is In the city looking after iron rails
under contract with the Rosedale roll
ing mill company. Mr.. Solomon,
whose headquarters are at Leavep.
worth, IL proving very energetic and
reliable man. and II representing the
push and enterprise Of the contractors,
John j. Patterson 4 Co, Of Boston, in
q manner that must be very gratifying
to them ~ well - to the people Of
Leavenworth, who regard him well
placed in his responsible position.
The work on the L., T. 4 s. w. n
moving mildly. and Il not likely to
leg undo The push Mr.. Solomon Is
giving it--Kaascs Cry yosrsal.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16
HOGS-S.W.@S.75

Seed oats at the Salina coal yards.
Fresh fish every Friday at J. w
Frost's.
Early Rose potatoes at MARYLAND,
Dodge 4 Moore's.
Highest cash price paid for hogs at
Bartlett and Jenkins,
New spring prints just received u,
MARYLAND. Dodge Il Moore's.
wonderously beautiful wall paper
patterns at Whitehead 4 Seaman's.
Bargains in millinery. Hats from
% cents up. A. 4. 4 NJ. II. GRIER.
Fresh, reliable garden seed just re-
ceived at MARYLAND, Dodge 4 Moore's.
Ask your druggist for "Dr. Sykes
Sure Cure for Catarrh." Don't take
any other.
Go and see the latest styles i'm ladies
and children's collars at Mark land j.,
Dodge 4 MOore's.
Go early and secure the most desira.
BILE patterns in wall paper at White
head 4 Seaman's.
A new stock of ladies' and children s
linen collars, just received at Mark
land, Dodge 4 Moore's.
Go to Litowich & wolsieffer's for
the best goods, best prices. best treat
ment and best satisfaction.
If you want pure Early Rose pota-
toes, not mixed with other kinds, 20 to
MARYLAND, Dodge Il Mooro's.
New wall paper-beautiful designs
at lowest prices.
A. r. & NJ. II. GREER.
Secure your Early Rose potatoes.
They are very scarce.
MARYLAND, DpDGE 4 MOORE.
For anything you want in dry goods
and groceries, boots and shoes. cloth
ing, &C., 60 to Litowich & wolsieffer's
You will surely be suited there.
We have the strictly Early Rose po-
tatoes. raised In Minnesota. Call soon
or twill be too late
MARYLAND, DODGE l. MOORE.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16

The following dispatch. dated Al
Lincoln, Neb., concerning the inten.
tions of the b. & NJ. company, wa.
published in the st. Louis Globe Dem.
0crdf of the 10th inst:
Track-laying on the western divis.
ion of the Il. aud NJ. has been delayed
q few days owing 10 the failure of q
sub-contractOr to perform his work In
time. The telegraph line IL up fifty
miles ahead of the road construction
The company still claims to he able to
complete the road by the first of July.
1t is asserted that the Is. & NJ, as soon
as its main line to Denver Is completed,
will begin the construction of line
from Salina, Kansas, northward
through Thayer, Fillmore and York
counties. Such an enterprise is proba-
bly, contemplated, ut least. The Mis-
souri, Pacific track Is finished TO Sher-
idan, and trains to AtchisOn are now
running regularly.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16

The only fears now entertained are
that freeze or biting frost may come
either this or next month to nip
the fruit tree buds which may appear
this beautiful weather or destroy
the growing wheat. 1t would seem
from the appearance of most fields that
it would he almost impossible for the
hardest kind of freeze to injure
the wheat, rs it is so matted and
well-stooled as to cover the ground en-
tire!y, and thus save it, roots from
from the heaving. prying frost IL
spring opens so early rs 1t now prom
Uses, our wheat harvest will be very
great and fruit very abundant.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16

We understand that the present
County Attorney decides the law
constitutional that fixes the salary
of Commissioners of Saline county at
800. The honorable board were quick
enough to vote themselves more money
under Col. Spivey's decision, but they
are backward about coming down To
hardpan under Mr.. Cunningham tie
cisiOn. Don't they like the medicine
--.Sdiina Herald.
Mr.. Cunningham says that he has
never told anybody that this law is
constitutional. He states that he las
never investigated the law, and can't
say whether it il or is not constitu.
tional.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16
Notes from TORY.


Your correspondent at this point has
q call from that modernly fashionable
but unwelcOme visitor, neuralgia
hence have but little news.
Farming operations are going ahead
with energy and dispatch. Fields are
being cleared of weeds and corn stalks
Flows, harrOws and rollers are moving
hither and thither. We observe more
hedge rows being prepared this season
than usual. There Is q larger amount
Of spring wheat being sown than for
several years.
We cannot announce any weddings
this week but there are some rumors.
We met the county fathers again on
last Monday, 1.-THE member from Eu.
reka was driving), we presumed they
had been on tour Of acceptance, that
substantial and creditable looking
bridge across Spring creek being the
objective point.
ID. J. CrOssan Is moving to J. w.
Aldrich's farm.
The winter wheat Is advancing
rapidly. ANNoTAToR.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16

At the Swedish Lutheran festival,
which occurred last Friday evening,
about si2 were cleared. There wa. a
large attendance. and all seemed pleas
ell with the success of the entertain.
ment. Prof. TillotsoE entertained the
audience with some fine piano selec-
tons. 4 number of articles gotten up
by the ladies' sewing society were sold
at auction.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16

Mr.. Aug Engstrom, the well-known
and popular young druggist, was mar
ried ut Chicago, Feb. 6, to Miss Chris
tina Briton, of that city. The wedding
gifts were numerous, well-chosen and
valuable. The married pair arrived in
Salina last Friday evensng, and were
welcomed by many friends. May hap
piness and fortune smile pleasantly
upon them.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16
orookyille ltems.
Br00kviIIe Items.
How is your arm.
Spring weather has come.

TOW IL your arm.
Spring weather has come.
Prairie fires in all directions.
A dance Mt the city hall the 2lst.
The grass is growing and looking
green.
DR.. Stearns and lady were down to
Salina yesterday.
II. s. Cunningham and Joseph
Moore were here and made us a call
on Tuesday morning.
J. w. Peck started Wednesday
morning to attend the Grand Lodge
of Masons at Topeka, which convenes
the 18th inst.
r II. Titus Is in town again today
OH business. The sheriff business
must be good judging from the way
Titus Is moving around through the
country.
According TO the laws of Kansas
II. b. Ingraham and William Honey
well were elected one year ago to hold
the Office Of justice Of peace for two
years, Notwithstanding some other
views to the contrary.
Mrs. Charles Richardson, formerly of
this place, but now Of LasVegas, New
Mexico, is here visiting among her
friends and acquaintances.
Joseph Duncan returned from his
trip through the west Wednesday
morning. He says he had good time
and enjoyed his trip very much and is
now ready to wait ON his customers.
Elder Wright has had his house
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16

The Salina Cornet Band has reor-
gained under the leadership of J. e..
Bell. and is making good strides in
musical proficiency. We hope the
boys will be encouraged ia their efforts,
for Salina can hardly afford TO be with
out a band.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16

Mr.. ;. 7. Donmyer Is erecting two
store buildings-constructed of the
fine stone which il found in the bluff
north Of New Cambria. The way the
stond0has been faced, il makes in the
building almost as handsome an APP
pearance rs the Junction City stone.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16

The Lindsburg papers tell US that
Charley Gunnerson was elected Trus-
tee OF tlattownship, and that mill
tary company is being organized by
John McPbaii John Rodell and Others,
and Mai Holmberg will be drill mas
fay
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16

Judge Hugh Osborn met with quite
aserious loss from fire Tuesday night.
4 carelessly discharged cigar set fire
to the Loose straw and hay in the
neighborhood of his stable and corn
crib, which were consumed, together
with a span of horses, with harness.
and quantity Of corn. The Judge Is
surely out of luck, but has the pluck
to rise above his misfortunes.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16

rs. Bryan, agent of the Clydesdale
Horse Association of Lincoln county,
started East Monday night for the
purpose of buying a thoroughbred
Clydesdale' Stallion, which shall beat
anything in the horsefiesh line yet in
this c.untry. He will visit Illinois,
Pennsylvania and Michigan in search
of such an ANNUAL.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16

Mr.. Oscar Seitz has new and very
interesting advertisement i'm the shape
of "A handsome marble sun-dial. which
he will place at the corner of Santa Fee
and Iron, and people who want to
ascertain the exact sun time" will
have the easy privilege.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16

Died, Feb. II, at the age of > years
aud II days, son of w. II. and Sarah
Whitman. Mr.. Whitman and family
arrived in our county last spring from
Mclean County, Pa, and purchased
a farm of Mr.. Hartman, south Of Sail
ma They desire us TO tender their
thanks TO the neighbors who so kindly
assisted during the sickness
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16

Col. :. :. Prouty, the veteran news
paper man. called this morning No
guest at the newspaper offices receives
a warmer welcome than the Colonel.
The printer vino does not love PrOuty,
is tit only for treason, stratagems and
wiles.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16

Mr.. J. w. Rice is making some very
handsome improvements upon his
Eighth street residence property-in
the way of fencing, walks, etc. Capt.
Baker is also improving his Ninth
street property in the same way.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16

Cards are received announcing the
marriage of Edwin Gaylord-a former
well-known resident of this city-to
Addie s. Barbour, Of Denver. to
take place in the latter place. on Sun.
day evening, Feb. 10.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16

Last week Judge A. NJ. Beebe got
out an injunction restraining the rail-
road company from proceeding with
the construction of the track through
his land on the Fourth street extern.
sion. Before the injunction was served
the track had been laid nearly To the
hedge row which bounds Judge
Beebe's land on the north. Work was
suspended and a telegram was received
from s. 7. Smith. Kansas City, in
structing the construction boss" to
haul the men Off and put them to work
elsewhere. The construction train and
men left Saturday. Archie Williams
came up Monday, and to comply with
the late decision Of the Supreme Court
requiring il i'm such cases, made ar
rangements for the deposit of the
amount OF damages claimed by IIeebe
$500, which of course is subject to
the decision of the appraisers upon
condemnation Of the land. Having
done this, the company will now pro-
coed with their work and probably
have no more trouble until the extern
sion is finished. The construction
train and men will soon return.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16
Shiioh's Cstsrrh Remedy.

a marvellous cure for Gaia rrh, Din
iberia, CaIker mouth, and Headache.
With each bottle there is an ingenious
nasal injector for the more successful
treatment Of these complaints without
extra charge. Price, 80 cts. Sold 10y
Aug. Engstrom * Co., Salina.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16

The new firm of Flummerfelt &
Williams, liverymen, propose to build
up one of the best livery establish
ments i'm Central or Western Kansas.
They propose to have only the best
stock aad eluippsges, and expect to
suit the mos: fastidious. Energetic,
reliable and fully posted in their
business. they will make ii success.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16
lao Cd

The best evidence in the world, Good
Deacon. that County Commissioner
can not afford Ia devote his time and
attention to that Office i'm county Of
the size Of Saline for the sum Of Sloo,
Is that there has been no Commission
er for number of years who has not
drawn over that amount
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16
The floor of the -four warehouse of

The floor of the -four warehouse of
+. Gondnow & Go. gave way last Sat
urday night, and a large amount of
sacked flour was precipitated into the
region of the coal pile. 1t was cha
otic sight, but the flour is being rap
idly fished ont There were some
three or four carloads of flour in the
wreck
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16

Mrs. Husband, widow of the late
Elijah Husband, died last Tuesday
morning and was buried Yesterday af-
ternoon. She has been c,nfinel Ia her
bed for "a number of weeks. Her sick
ness was brought on 10y attending at
the bedside uf II sick child. She leaves
three children
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16
Answer THE Qusstion.

Why do 90 many people we see
around us seem to prefer to suffer and
be made miserable by indigestion, con.
stipation, dizziness. loss OF appetite,
coming up Of the food, yellow skin,
when, for % cents, we will sell them
Shiloh's Vitalizer. guaranteed to cure
them? Sold by Aug. Enestrom 4 Go.
SaliDa
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16

Wishing to discontinue the Goa
business. we will until closed out sci
our stock Of hard coal ut cost and car
riage, alse the stock Of son coal at low.
est rates. We also have one wagon
with body suitable for drayins, one
new wagon. one eett double harness
and one sett single harness. which ws
will sell cheap. Enquire ~ our cfIics
at the Farmers Elevator.
kINoNAN 4 RisIxe.
Also have 2 houses which I will
sell for % cents on the dollar Of the
cost. For particulars enquire Of nse q,
the Farmers Elevator.
.s-zw +. 6. RISING
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16

Rev. Z. Schunan, minister of the
Evangelical Association, has succeed
~ in awakening great deal OF relig-
ious interest in the Mulberry neigh
borhood. where he has been preaching
since last October. On last Sunday
some twelve families united with his
church.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16

C.R. Buell.. acknowledged to be one
Of the best Commissioners ever known
In Saline county, was honest enough
10 draw ~ salary the amount allowed
by law-$lOO.-Sdiind Herald.
The County Clerks records show
that the Board Of County Commits
sioners, during the last year that Mr..
Buell. served, drew the following
Amuunts:
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16

About n year ago S. 5. Godfrey
bought some - head of steers at $3.50
per head. They thus cost him 1858.
He sold them the other day to Bartlett
& Jenkins for over 81 400. A pretty
good profit he realized on his invest
ment. Bartlett & Jenkins say they
are the finest lot Of steers they have
seen in Salina for long time. They
bought the steers for shipment.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16

A family from the country came into
town last Friday evening to attend the
festival. During their absence drove
Of pigs belonging to them invaded the
family premises and set up At house
keeping. Pigs were never known for
their neatness In household affairs,
and Is q consequence when the family
returned they found that the invading
army had made up curtains, carpets,
chairs and other furniture, into very
promiscuous hash, ready for serving
In any style.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16
A grand banquet of Askelon Com

A grand banquet of Askelon Com
mandry, No. 9. occurred at the Metro
politan Hotel last Thursday evening.
The orders of Knighthood were con.
ferred upon Mr.. G. &. Sprigg. county
clerk of Ellsworth county. The BAN
quet was grand success in every way.
The following knight Templars from
abroad were present: McPherson-
s. q. Meade, editor Republican, DIR.
w. w. Murphy, G. Heggelund, NJ. J..
Grimes, Mr.. McQuirk Ellsworth,
John Bell; Minneapolis. DIR. Clark.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16
Notice..

We have formed a copartnership
with Messrs. Litowitch 4 WoIsi-ffer.
Of the Palace store, where We will he
pleased to see all of our friends and
patrons in the future. Thanking them
for their kind favors in the past. we
remain, very respectfully,
ii. RoTsCHiLD & Co.
Saiina, Kans., Feb Ii, 1852 81,
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16

We are requested To state that the
private masquerade party at the Pacific
House will take place next Monday
evening, instead of TUESDAY evening,
as heretofore appointed. The reason
for the change is that the music could
not he procured for Tuesday evening.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16
Kicking Bird" the Washington

Kicking Bird" the Washington
correspondent Of the Topeka Common
ucanh, writes as follows of tive Of ouI
Salina party who recently went East
Capt. Hanback,, the orator. poet. ac-
tor. and prompt, efficient and faithful
recipient of United States funds for
services rendered, has been In the city
several days. I saw . letter at Gov.
Crawfor,l's room addressed to Rev.
Lewis Hanback,. supposed it to be
the same gentleman.
Maj. Culp, Of SaIina, will take faith.
ful watch and ward Of the Reverend
while here
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16

Mr.. and Mrs. +. w. Ober gave an
elegant party last Friday evening in
honor Of their guests Mr.. and Mrs.
Brooks Livingstone, Of Solomon City.
The evening was happily spent in
dancing and at cards, and the refresh
nients served were very fine. During
the evening the Salina band honored
Mr.. and Mrs. Livingstons with fine
serenade. Mr.. and Mrs. Ober fully
sustained their reputation Of being
most agreeable entertainers
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16
Last end Final Notice 10 Debtoe,

Those indebted to the late firm of
NJ. d. 4 L. F. Sampson are requested
to call and make some arrangement
for settlement. These accounts must
be ssttied in some manner at once.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16

Singer n. F. needles-co,npany's
makes cents per dozen, 1t their Of
flee in -Salina. Oil. 10 and Is cents
per bottle. 10
For SALE OR RENT.-A commo-
dious, well finished house. with good
outbuilhings. situated in East Salina.
Apply to George Kruger, Iron avenue,
East Of bridge.
To remove those blotchea and PIN.
Piles on those-walls, be sure and oh.
tain some Of that handsome wall paper
at Whitehead & SeAman's.
wANrED-lOO live, energetic men
to canvass for Tunnison's Matchiess
Railroad. County and Distance Map,
sl0per day can he made at IL.
Address II. TuNxIsoN,
stf jacksonville. Illinois
Times are dull, but all are busy nj
Litowich d Wolsieffer's waiting on
customers. II Is there that you will
find the crowd, aud where the crowd
is you will find good goods and lov
prices.
Call ut Peterson Il Co.'S Commerce.,
Block, for implements. They have
the largest variety in town. They sell
Weir, Grand DE Tour. Deere. Th7;np-
son, skinner. Moline, La Harpe. Nor
wegian and Patee plows and cui,iva-
tors. Whitewater wagons, field and
garden seeds, etc. etc.
SALINA, Ks. Jan. ., Iss3
All persons knowing themselves 10
he indebted To the firm Of Radclif
Bros. are requested to call ut once and
make a settlement, as all book ar-
counts Of the firm must he closed
within 81 days. Come at once and
make an easy settlement.
W. ID. RADCLIFFE,
Successor To Radcliff Bros.
Have you catarrh? "Dr. Sykes
Sure Cure" is an unfailing remedy
Have you heard Of il?
Arriving and to arrive at White
head x Seaman's-the best selected
stock Of wall paper ever seen in this
city.
Parties DESTROYS Of borrowing mon
ey upon real estate security will do
well to call upon G.. f.. Faulkner,
for terms, rs he has now completed
special arrangements with eastern
parties for seven and eight per cent.
money, which can be loaned at rea-
sonable rate Of commission. a9-tf
For SALE-Two lots and dwelling
house, with 8 rooms, good cistern.
good well in kitchen; corner Eighth
and South streets. Property well tut
proved. Enquire At Graf's barber
shop.
We have had the pleasure Of inspect
ing Tunnison's Railroad. County and
Distance Map, for which there is now
Il gentleman canvassing i'm this city.
II is n wonder in its completeness. II
is like an encyclopedia stretched out
upon the wall It, statistical inforina-
ton is accurate, its illustrations good.
and the map AS a whole is one of rare
beauty. We append the Recommended
ton given it by our county superin-
tendent:
SALIVA, Feb. u, lss..
Thi. is To certify that have exam
ined Tunnison's Matchless Railroai
County and Distance Map sufficiently
to appreciate its value and would con-
slider il a most valuable appsratu, in
giving instruction in geography u oar
schools. and for reference.
and | hereby recommend IL as such "a
the teachers and officers Of the Schools
in the county. WN. BisHOP,
County Superintendent;
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-16
Wood! Wood!

For sale at all times, in any quanti-
ty, hard and soft Also fence posts In
any quantity. apply at wood yard
corner Of Eighth and Walnut streets.
or mt the timber ) miles east of Salina
GEORGE BENrIELD,
4ltf JAMES SANBoRN.