The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-05-18
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VIM. II. Nesbit and John Kirby went to Everest,
on Tuesday. The town Is laid out ON the railroad
being built between Atehison and Hiawsths. and
called in honor of its lawyer, Of the firm of Everes;
g. Waggener. The country theresbout is fine. and
by proper efforts, viii surely prosper. Whether the
gentlemen aforesaid have determined to locate there
your correspondent can't say.
The family Of z. Bilemek returned from Colorado,
last Saturday and reside at Atchison. at present.
When the month of March opened with sueh fine
spring indicating weather. and Squire Patterson, at
Geary. commenced gardening in shirt sleeves, it
would have been folly to predict that during the
past week, fellow would only feel comfortable but
toned up in a overroat. n warm stove.
Mistakes committed in hurry. followed by soul
trying remor-e, not comfortable Injuries Even
preachers find this to be fact.
Henry SeLnen. living at Pleasant Hill. No., paid
Ms brother Adam 4 visit.
adam Bremen takes down the warehouse formerly
built by symns.
Charles Bremen gave his onions the first hoeiDg.
last week. They look splendid.
To the observer of nature, it is obvious that the
number Of Wild birds, especially insectivorous, is
increasing rapidly Ten years ago, when rambling
in the woods, If a rare treat to hear the war
bling of q specimen of this gifted tribe, whilst
they eniven. in literal sense, forests to their
entire extent. Especially redbiris seem to be on
the increase, whose lively songs accompanied by
the twittering and ehirping Of other kinds. The
feld-larks also numerous, this year, and it may
be recorded that the boy Of the present ageat least
as far as my experience reaches-is never found 50
depraved 10 rob birds nest Of its eggs, and the
amateur Sunday hunter will seldom indulge in
committing an ofense against the bird-law- Birds
enjoy just much protection in this country at the
present time, the stork does in England, and on
the rest Of the Eastern Continent. In speaking of
birds, reminded Of little incident that oc-
CURED here, last Saturday. Whilst Mrs. Hurd
picking some roses, bird flew her shoulder,
somewhat scared she pushed 1t of, sut it returned
immediately. When she went into the house, it fol-
lowed her. and took food of her hands, but after
ward disappeared, with its mate.
Not very many of our population went down to
Atchison TO see the elephant, last show-day. New
ertheless, some kitchen utensils changed hands.
Mr.. Hisckley has completed his assessments. He
closed up at Geary City. As the grsn-bins and
corncribs look somewhat ''alone,- this year. person
al property will show decrease in some columns.
That however, docs not Indicate decrease of real
public wealth.
Miss Frank f. Katner has closed n very successful
school White Cloud, and returned to the pa
rental roof, last Monday
Robert Flickin:er, who visited Doniphsn, last
Thursday, has sold his real estate property in Geary
to Coils b. Roundy, for $500. His mill is running
constantly, and though some persons think it will
be put Oh wheels, this, next, or some season. l
am inclined to think that it will run yet "a while"
The other day, | was accosted by Bible agent
to invest in the Holy Book. l showed him two COP
les belonging TO me, and indicated that they
sufficient for my religious exercises But with true
okagents pertinacity, he wouldn't stop short"
asked him whether he was agent for The old or
new version. Said he: "For neither I am agent
for the latest edition. That took me somewhat by
surprise and questioned mildly whether he solicit
ed subscriptions for the Catholic the Protestant
edition of the good book. "For the Christian YER
sion, sir" was his reply. | was dumbfounded, but
managed. in some way, to bid him ''Godspeed- out
side the house, without going through the fornality
of signing my name.
The dance given by the Dramatic Club was per
feet success. The supper served by Frank Matheny
was excellent.
The contract to build the iron bridge across the
was let, hut l csuldnt find out to
whom Ii awarded.
The museum will come to rest at last. The Com
pany intends to locate it Detwiler'- place and
change it to dwelling for a section boss and he to
furnish grub for his hands.
VIM. Waller wishes that show DAYS would come
often; his hack paid interest that day.
Some little Christian work in some church circle |
has been commented upon for time, but as
real facts have not been brought the surface your
sees not fit to make any comment
VIM. Waller has been appointed route agent be- |
tween here and AtchisOn. He gets $50 per year |
all mail will from Atchi-on, and !
be dispatched thither. That's why the route agent
between here and the Junction was not required to |
give any bond.
When will our young fellows stop carrying reyolv-
rat When Charles, the hopeful son of Fritz Hahn
net premature death, perhaps many of the hope
uls of this republic resolved to quit the unnanly
Iabit of carrying such a weapon. But it has not
been of long duration, as the following narrative
will explain sufficiently: On last Sunday several
Toung men went out to have jolly good time.
Their names John James. Aaron Hall, Doe
Floyd, and James Smith. They had good time
nut soon made up some sham fight, and Aaron Hall
ook revolver from John James, supposed to be
lnloaded pointed it at James. cooked the revolver
nd-shot him through and through. The ball.
hough not extrieated, is plainly visible in tie neigh
'orhood Of the spinal column. The young fellow
vas brough; home on boards and as to his sanitary
ondition it is doubtful whether he will survive or
ot
Robert Hinchman and Charles Brock were irving
o pass the Sunday without any interruption on the
fourth Of July grounds. They cutting up in
greeable fashion, when Robert took il in earnest
rev knife, and used it very lively on the shoul-
er-blade Of Charles Brock, making three heavy
rounds breaking the knife, part of which remained
n the wound, but was extricated afterwards. The
gsre.sor has absconded. The wounds of Brock
Tere dressed by DR.. Welsh. The wound (but one.