The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-01-26
VAN BUSKIRK & BRECKENRIDGE
Highland Slnw.

Our usually quiet town was the scene of wild ex-
element, early on Tuesday morning of last week.
which was caused by the appearance OF genuine
mad dog The dog, it appears, was in town most OF
Monday night, fighting with nearly all the town
dogs and biting everything that CHANGED to come in
its way. The first man bitten was Mr.. Carpenter,
living north of the Park who, being aroused by the
barking of dogs about O'Clock in the morning. went
out to his stable where he encountered the dog, and
had both arms bitten before he could escape. The
next was John +. Shields, who, likewise being
aroused, left his bed, and went TO the door, when
the dog jumped for his face but fell short and fast
ened its teeth in his left arm The last victim was
ten year old of Mr. Lepley living short distance
north of town. Shortly after SUNRISE the citizens
turned out gu mass, and with guns and pistols,
searched the town and surrounding country, but
were unable to find any trace of the dog. 1t was
killed, however, northwest Of town. on the follow
ing day, by Mr.. Lair, whom it had chased into his
own house. The three bitten persons were sent ni-
mediately in quest of mad stone and found one in
Savannah, No, and were offered u trial by its mag
unanimous % owner for the little of thrty-ive
dollars apiece, but finally gave each trial for five
dollars The stone did not stick and at the suggcs
ton of the editor of the Central State the three
fOrtunates were sent 80 Denver Illinois. Mr.. Moore
claims he bitten by rabid dog once, and was
cured by stone in possession of gentleman at that
place. All dogs that were known to have been bit
ten have either been killed tied up, and it is hoped
the trouble is ut end. The two men and boy have
not been heard from, since their departure but
expected home this week. Frank Kitzmillcr started
n subscription paper, and made up forty odd dollars
to help dcfray their expenses both Shields and Car
penter being in stratened circumstances.
Mr.. A. Cowan, of Bozeman, Montana, is in town.
visiting some old acquaintance, this week.
Arch. Campbell received letter from Congress-
man Anderson, last week, saying the people may
rest assured that the petition for the mail line from
White Cloud to Atchson, ria Highland and Sever
nnee will be granted. We glad of this, for it is
just what has been needed long time.
The band went up to Hiawaths, and played for
the Globe Troupe, at the Opera House, on last
Thursday evening.
DIR. Long returned from Chicago, last week, where
he had been with seven ear loads of beef cattle.
The Glee Club and Band will give concert at lie
ona, on Thursday evening, February ID.
Thus far, there has been but little talk about the
coming Township election. There seems to be no
fear however, but that Republican ticket will be
elected.
Savannah, No., seems to have spite at Highland.
1t was not enough for Perkins the travelling sales
man for the Savannah terra Gotta works, to swinde
our town out of about hundred dollars, but now
the persons bitten by a rabid dog charged out
rageously for simply q trial of old worthless mad
stone.
We understand Lou. Degginger will move up from
the Station, soon. Come on, Lou, we have plenty
of room for lively business
There is considerable talk of road down Indian
Greek, to the new station, near Eagle Springs.
LIsCUs.