The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-03-16
Mi.celrn.eou.sse Items.


The Charity Bah which was given by the Odd
Fellows and Masonic frrtrrnities at wathena, on
Thursday evening, the 9th inst. the grande.t
most successful social event that occurred
ct watheua. There were large numbers of young
people in attendance from ST. Joseph and Troy, and
number Of other towns and localities in the eoun-
try. A magnificent and boantiful supper had been
prepared for the occasion, Of whrh all partook and
enjoyed sumptnously aud for which too much praise
not he given the parties having this part Of the
affair in charge. Dancing commenced Mt \ rea-
sonably carly hour, and kept up until time
between four and five o'clock in the morning. Much
praise and credit are due Messrs. Aug Miller and o.
C. Jones' of wathena for their untiring efforts and
labors to make q success Of this most pleasant and
enjoyable occasion.
The wathens public schools closed last Friday
evening. and Mr.. L. J. Quantrel who was Principal
Of the schools left wathena, the same evening for
his home, in Indizna-
Some persons have been starting reports in the
country. that George Winters who had been report
ed to have been drowned in the river near wathena
during the high water last spring. has since been
seen alive, in Lesvenworth and Kansas City. These
are flying reports and false. number Of relia-
BILE and truthful citizens, who at present reside in
wathena, witnessed the drowning Of the man, and
were powerless to his life. George Winters is
dead. He was drowned i'm the Missouri River, near
wathena and it is believed by many people in and
about wathena, that his body is buried in washout
under the track of the St. Joseph Western railroad
which was afterwards filed up by the section hands
of the road.
We have been informed that Miss Alice youngest
and only single daughter of Mr.. Tszewell Parr who
lives near Independence Greek. in Wayne Township,
wa -teI la IN Mr.
q son of Henry n. Beauchamp, of the same neigh
borhood, the affair having taken place at the resi-
dence of the brides father, and Rev. r. s. Cook, a
Baptist minister of Atchisou County, ociated in the
marriage ceremony.
We noticed-a most remarkable deformed COW on
the streets of wathena, last Saturday. The hoofs
on each one Of her feet extended forward in a man
ner that from ten eleven inches Of each foot
on the ground. She seemed not TO have much ac-
ton in any of her feet and while standing was very
restless.
Miss Cora Hack of Robinson, is visiting friends in
wathena-
Mr.. c. Poirier, of Washington Township, says that
he will not manufacture any more wine, the coming
season. than is needed for his own family's use.
Heretofore, he has manufactured large quantities
each year, for sale. He says that while he op-
posed to prohibition law, and worked against it,
yet while it is part of the State Constitution, he
will abide by it.
There q report in circulation that Mrs. Re-
becca Searcy, of Wathena, widow of the late VIM.
c. Searcy, deceased, married to John Z. Baeot.
of Marion Township, few days ago. They are not
married. and the report was started for a slur and
SANDER.
A saloon keeper Of Troy forced a man out of his
saloon, few days ago, while under the impression
.,,a tto Of
ance Union. The saloon keeper was sadly mistaken (;
the man was not spy, and had idea of being
anything of the kind.
The school in District No. 81, known at the Lel,-
mann District, closed last Friday. The teacher.
Mr.. Robert Armstrong, has since been engaged in
other business pursuits.
The members Of the Wathena Singing School have
presented their leader. Mr. l.. J. Quantrell a his
torical work Of six volumes viz: Hallnms History
of the Middle Ages, the Constitution Of England
and Literature of Europe.
The people of Wathena speak in high praise of
Blind Johns musical entertainment, which was Civ
en- in the Presbyterian Church, in that town. a few
evenings since.
Prof. G. X. HANNAH, who was formerly Principal
of the public schools at wathena, has returned to
that town. young lady is supposed to be the OBJ
ject of his return.
There will he a ball at wathena, shortly after
Easter Sunday which will be given by the dancing
club Of that town.
Indications are that there is to be marriage
in high life, the contracting parties being young
doctor of Centre Township and a daughter of a
prominent citizen of Wathena.
Notion peddlers and book agents have been infest-
ing Troy, during the last week. They complain Of
having to pay high license, and get no patronage
from the citizens.
The young people of Troy are at present consider
ing the advisability of organizing dramatic compa-
ny. and hope, within the next three weeks, to be
able to give their friends an entertainment. We
earnestly hope that this social enterprise will not
fail. but. the other hand, he successful. Troy
has good talent any other town in the County,
if the is pnt into practice. Doniphan has here
toforc been crowned with the honor of being the
most successful Of any of the towns in the County,
in the interest of this kind of social enterprise
Mr.. c. Poirier of Washington Township, has pre-
pared splendid bed Of watercresses near his resi-
dence. Water from & spring is conveyed to a bed
through small pipe The fruits of this enterprise
that Mr. Poirier have early green's to eat in
spring.
Frank o. Glazier. of ST. Joseph was in Troy last
Monday, and exhibited excellent musical talent.
He played few pieces of music the organ, at
John W. Wade's drug store. which would have to
be heard TO he appreciated. Some very fine music
was also played on an orguinette.
There have been several changes made recently,
with the mail carriers the mail line from wathe-
M to Doniphan. We have been informed that the
contractor has decided to retain little Charley Scar
cy, of wathena, who had formerly carried the mail
that line. and had given entire satfaction to ALL
A colored in wathena, last saturday
snI. TO-. Al
benefit of the colored peoples church, at White
Cloud.
Matt Haines, a former citizen of wathena, but
who is at present a stock dealer in Barton County,
No. lost several head Of cattle in the great foods
during the past week.
J. N. Wallace, of Wathena, accompanied by
number of other parties, will skip for Colorado in
few DAYS.
We have been informed by DIR. r. l.. Wood, of
Troy that Mr.. E. W. S;ratton, of Doniphan is slow
ly recovering from his injuries, which he recently
received while in Troy on business.
II is reported that Blind John, the musician will
soon visit Troy, and give an entertainment
John T. Kent, of Centre Township, has moved.
with his family, onto farm in Iowa Township near
White Cloud.
most respectable married. lady of Wsthena in
formed us that il was her brother who was running
up the railroad track IN the direction Of Troy when
farmer became frightened, and rushed to Troy to
have the Sheriff make arrest of the stranger for
making an attempt at robbery.
From appearances, We have reason to believe that
misfortune has befalen the BARRIERS of Doniphan
County. For some time past, there have been two
shops in Wathena. On account of deficiency Of bus
mess, the management of one shop sold out to the
other, after which there was but shop in opera
ton in the town few days ago, a customer
hitehed his horse to the barberpoe in front of the
shop. when the animal became frightened. and
jerked the striped pole from its position, into the
street; and g. W. Jones former barber of High
land, has been arrested for burglarizing Mr. Gil
mores residence. near Highland. for which offrnse
he is at present frustrating in the County JAIL at
Troy. --'
Leona Items.
On oecount Of bad roads, but little grain is being
marketed, this week.
The Justices Coart has been kept quite busy, the
last few weeks.
Mr.. VIM. Traux is sole proprietor Of the harness
shop, Mr.. Cup, the senior member, having retired
from business