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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-02-01
Brcnner Cab.

This place is now having its boOm-I believe that
is what they call it. Considering the condition of
the roads. and cold weather. business is very lively
Eugene and Mr.. Stanton, his clerk, are constantly
busy selling goods.
The stone basement for the new elevator is near
ing completion. The engine has arrived-a brand
splinter Bookwalter upright, nine horse power.
Jesse fired her up, and put it in motion, to test its
machinery and found it all right. except few mi
nor things, that will be easily righted.
Chas. and 'Lias McNemee have the stone-work
completed for their building.
NJ. G. Blood has sold out all his interest in Bren-
ner, SO We learn. to some one by the name Of Ne
Guire.
The Literary died, last Saturday night, for the
want of breath. 1t is thought by many that gym
nasium or a boxing. highkicking loftytumbling.
Misunderstanding, soudcpressing Fociety might
succeed.
Fred. and viii. Fulser, while haulns saw-logs.
last Saturday across the railroad track, half mile
north of the Station, broke singetree just they
got big log across the track within ten minutes of
the time of the cannon-ball. Bill to house
by, to get another singletree, while Fred and
Henry Weaver jumped around on the los, as though
they had the iimjams. Before Bill got back. Henry
had his red shirt off. waving it in the air. Fred
says, "Never mind, they will have to stop or get
oeste1r never thinking that Els team Ahight get
jerked little. they still hitched to the log.
But Bill got back with the singletree, and they got
of just the train Numbered by and the boys all
got down and got their breath for fifteen minutes.
"Goly, didn't work. thought" and Henry put
on his shirt.
We took in Atchison, last week, the first time in
seven months, and surprised to see the I'M
provements, after hearing many say that city
was losing ground. which were glad TO learn
was n mistake. Called in to old friends,
among whom were A. J. Harwi c. Weber, than
whom. each in his line of business, AtchisOn has
none to excel And as to friendship and hospitality,
one has only to know to esteem them.
Miss Ella and Walter Scott gave hop to the
young folks, last Friday night. All went merry n
4 marriage bell and every one well pleased
with the entertainment.
Harry Hartry, after editing the Bremen Ba-oo
one issue, had to pass in its checks. But he says
the gasworks will still be carried at the old
place.. e., around Genes stove.
Every one whom VIC have heard express himself.
says r. S Hinckey should be elected Trustee again.
He is the man with merit on his side. Hope he will
h.va M onnositiou GAuGIT.
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The entire farm stock Of johnson & Williams now
for sale. n; the fssm. 81 miles northwest Of High
land consisting Of about 80 good young mules from
three to Eve years old. The most of them arc broke
TO work. Thirty good sound young horses, three to
seven years old: ssme Of them good drivers; some
GOOD heavy farm horses and mares. and some brood
Mares with foal; and two fine young stations; one
four years Old. purrhased by Us of Isaac Strong.
Jacksonville. Ills. and is the get Of his celebrated
imported French Norman horpe, Duke de Africa
the other. a good Norman, three years old. Three
Horn Bulls one is the fne young show bull,
purchased Of J. H. Potts & Son, Of jacksonville,
Ills This animal took first premium, q calf. in
s.: Louis aud Illinois. He also took first premium
and sweepstakes in Troy and Atehi.on, q year ago.
He Is a fine breeder, and good enough to head any
mans herd. Three fine thoroughbred keifers, and
n number of fresh nilk cows-about three hundred
cattle in ALL OF various kinds Full-blood Poland
China brood sovs, and farm implements too nuner-
Gus to mention
Any one wishing to buy will do well TO call soon.
as this entire stock. without any reserve, will be
sod as fast possible short time. on approved
notes.sxili be given to purchasers. II desired.
:jan7w b. ID. WILLIAMS.
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Pleasant Ridge Items.

party at the residence of Mr.. 7. F. Lloyd, last
Wednesday night. good time was reported.
Several of Mr.. Brittnin's folks sick; also. Je-
he'll Frazees little girl is very sick.
We have not seen our hu0ter, John +. Nsylor. out
hunting for several days. 1t was rumored that he
saw poe-cat, and that he was not going out hunt
ing any more.
Our hunter, +. II. Hobbs, shot goose, the other
day: it FELL and he up and caught it, put it IN
der his arm and started for home on the way he
met by one of our nearest neighbors, who want
ed to sec the goose. Mr.. Hobbs dropped the goose
from under his arm; the goose started of Mt n rap
i'll ipace, and all at once il raised and flew. Mr.
Hobbs threatened to kill the man. but we have not
heard of any bloOdshed.
The other day, We were going along the road
VIC were met by Christopher Naylor, of Pleasant
Ridge, and he gave way for to pass. his horse
took fit, and stood its head and Chris. tumbled
of, but was fortunate enough TO light on his feet
and trotted of down the hill We are happy to say
he escaped unhurt. We do not think that the horse
would have taken the fit, but we happened to have
some hay in the wagon. and the horse had never
seen any before. and he took fright at it.
January 9th, John Alumbaugh's house took fire
FROM the ventilator the second floor, from the
pipe getting too hot. and burnt up Mrs Cynthia
Smiths dress and skirt, and three yards Of carpet.
No other damage. DICK Bios.
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To have in every home. by everybody, old and
youns. in the country village and in cities well.
marvel of condensed information, both useful and
Trustworthy. with 4 Thousand more eagravings,
illustrating laborsaving methods and devices in the
household. animals, plants, eie.-with many large
beautiful pictures; illustrated stories for and nstrue
tive talks With boys and girls plans of houses,
barns, and a1t-huildings, with specifications. All
these and much more, will he found in the ed vol
Of the i,sersdH .Igrieu!hTist. now beginning,
and less cost than anywhere else in the world Its
exposures Of humbaGs, most valuable feature is to
be pushed with increased vigilance. To the pre-
vious staff of editors and contributors many addi-
tons are made, including the hest writers all
over thJ country. In its prime, this journal entered
its ;2l volume more vigorous than ever, with new
writers, new artists, new dress, cts- Though pre-
pared at larger expense than most . and 81 maya
zines Is. is owing to its immense circulation. sup
piled. post paid at sI5o year, and less to clubs
either English or German edition. Single numbers,
Is ceuts. One specimen. postpaid, 6 cents. plate
eopy Of Dupre's last great painting. "In the Mea-
dow is presented TO each yearly subscriber. Ad-
dress Publishers of 4RraieaA IqriealDrist, Isl
Broadway. New York,
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Hop R..ters are the Pure.s and Fest Bi,sers
Ever Wade.

They are compounded from Hops. Malt, Buehu,
Mandrake and Dandeiion-the Oldest, best and most
valuable medicines in the world, and contain all the
best and most curative properties of all other
dies, being the greatest Blood Purifier Liver Resu-
lntor and Life and Health Restoring Agent earth.
No disease or i'll health possibly long exist where
these Btters used varied and perfect are their
operations.
They give new life and vigor the aged and infrm.
To all whose employments irregularity of the
bowels or urinary organs, or who require Appetz-
er Tonic and mild stimuant. Hop Biters are inral-
liable. being highly curative. tonic and stimulating
without intoxicating.
No matter what your feelings or symptoms are,
what the disease or aiifnent is. use Hop Bitters.
Don wait until You are sick bnt IL you only feel
bad or miserable, use Hop Bitters at once. Ii may
save your life. Hundreds have been saved by so
doing $500 will be paid for a case they will not cure
or help
do not suffer or let your friends snfer but use and
urge them to use Hop Btters
Remember, Hop Bitters is no vile, dragged. drunk
en- nostrum. but the Purest and Best Medicine ever
made; the "Invalid's Friend aud Hope and no
person or family should lie without them Try the
Bitters to-day.
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wide awake for February. 1sSs.

The February Wide Arake comes to hand looking
a. dainty a valentine. In fact the number of re-
markable for the elegance and finish of several of
its autograph engravings. We call attention to the
Illustrations on page 2l7 and 22 as examples Of fine
drawing, reproduction and printing. The number
opens with a strong drawing from Walter Shirla~s
studio, illustrating Mrs. Kate Epson Clarks story
entitled Granny" This is followed by charming
valentine with drawings by Miss Lathbury AMI
Mr. Lewis. A little further comes fresh little
reminder of the month in prose, 1.-The ApOthecarys
Valentine" illustrated by G. W. Edwards. Bat per-
haps the speciality which renders the number Of
note and value is what may be called its business
section: first Edward Everett Hale dseourses to
Young citizens of their duties rs builders next
Mrs. A NJ. Diaz reports the John Spicer Lecture
on Swapping full of pertinent hints to older au-
diences than the one which fills Barn Hall then fol-
lows Mr. Brooks with his amusing but Pithy story Of
"a Mercantile Transaction"-all this preluding u
paper by Rev. +. A. Clark which makes this issue
Of Wide 1rake which ought to be bought by the
score by every business man in America, for distn-
button among the bays and young men in his EN-
ploy; this article is entitled sour Business Boys
Their success. What Eishty-three Business Men
Say The second part of this paper, Rocks Of
Danger" will appear in the March number. How
ever the entertainment of its readers has not been
lost sight of. The serials, The Silver City and
I'"Old Caravan Days. are delightful The first act
is given as a spirited White Mountain comedy, en-
titled. More Than They Bargained For by Chas.
X. Talbot Mrs. Mary Crowly Roper furnishes an
excellent story Of adventure, IAN adventure in Cru
soc Land "a Winter Garden, Part H." by that
delightful magazinist Miss Harris, is charming
suggestion. Miss Lovelrs little proverbplay, kit
tvs Lesson" is admirable a schoOl-play, or for
home use Browningis stirring poem, "IIOE the
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Severance Items.

The Farmers Elevator and Mill Company lest a
fine horse, day Inst week, by the breaking of his
leg, while crossing the railroad track; the animal
was worth about ESQ.
Frank Dixon has received his full insurance, and
is in business again.
0ur doctors all busy riding, both day and
night. The country seems, at present. full Of sick
ness. Mr.. W. d. Rippey isauite sick, from bad
cold, and has been bedfast about two weeks. Mr..
MILKY is very low with pneumonia. Otherwise. our
town people are in excellent health.
ance entitled the Severance Enterprise" devoted
to the interests of Severance and vicinity. Mr.. II.
II. Brooks will be the editor and proprietor.
The young people will give entertainment, con-
sisiEg of readings, rectations, vocal and instru-
mental music, on Wednesday and Thursday even
ings. Feb and s. for the benefit of the Public Lii
brary and Band.
pied by the furniture store, and it will be occupied
by Heeney & Lyons until they complete their
new building. which they propose erecting, soon
as the weather will permit
II is quite possible may lose furniture
store Mr.. Small intends engaging in other and
more congenial business.
Mr.. Frank Fryberger has purchased the residence
first of March, and take position at the mill,
gineer in chief
Messrs. Angstad & Smith have gone into partner
ship with Mr. Snively, in the grain business and
will remodel the Snively elevator Car.
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This Space Reserved
FOR
THE NEW FIRM
Breckenridge ( Chamberlain.
The slidviufer Century.

The beginning of a new story by W. D. Howelis,
in the Midwintcr february Century, is 8 literary
event, whose Importance is increased by the dseus
son in the past four months Of the characters, efh
cal purpose and literary qualities OLA Modern In
stance Mr. HoveIls audience has been held up TO
high notch Of curiosity to the opening chapters
Of "A Woma ms Reason His readers will not be
disappointed The scene is once more Boston. but
the social atmosphere and the purpose have under
gone a complete change. Only the style remains
the same; but here, too, the reader will perceive
freshness of attitude and vivacity. The fourth
part of the '.LedHorse Claim by Mary Hallock
Foote hsghtens the dramatic interest of this fasci
Mating story which will end in the March number.
Each part is embeliished by picture from the an-
thor's pencil. Mrs. Burnett's Through One Ad-
ministraion" is developing new interest AZ it nears
the conclusion. The short story of the number is
humoruusly faueiful tale by Frank Stockton. enti-
tied 1.-The Spectral Mortgage
Leading public questions receive unusual stten-
ton in this number of the Century. for which reason
it is appropriate that the frontispeee should be
portrait of George William Curtis lone of Coles
rIust successful enGrayingsl, an photographed
sketch Of tie wellknown essayist and publcist be-
ing contributed by 5. S. Conant, of Harpers Weekly
Miss Emma Lazarus discusses The Jewish Prob
lem with vigor and resource of fact; f. v Small
ley. in graphic article, throws light several i'm
portant Features of the New Northwest and
Edward T. Peters explains the Evils of Our Public
Land Policy to which he ascribes the prostraticn
of agricultural interests in the Atlantic States.
characteristics in the White House life Of Lin
eoln is described in tie Rev. c. V. Van Santvoords
recolcetions Of "A Reception by President Lincoln
Two of the illustrated articles noticeable fol
the number and excellence of the pictures. and ap
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BRAlSARD's MUSICAL WoELD.-The January num-
Der of BrainarSs Musical Borid 1.-THE Oldest musical
magazine in the United Statcsl contains a fine va
rety Of good things biography of Handel, with
Portrait excellent miscellany, able editorials, news
notes. the usual spicy correspondence. and new NH
sc are among the attractions this month The songs
are, 'Dear Little Pansy Blossom" Where Blooms
the Wild Rose from Strauss new opera, The
Merry War beautiful waltz ssngl. In the instru-
mental music We no;iee the Always or Never
Waltz by Waldteuiel Evening soag," By Lsnge.
All who make TIE acquaintance Of this superb month
ly continue 10 he rs friends; it finds its way to all
corners Of the land Price 80 per anoun: single
copies IS cents. For sale a: depots Published
by s Brainari's Sens, al aud 2I3 Euclid avenue,
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my perilous situation by the sight of large stone
house on the roadside. long piazza the length
Of the building. from under which burst eight dogs
clamorous beyond endurance with their greeting
The wellfed gentleman Of the house stepped out on
the porch, in shirt sleeves, ard elevated immense
brown silk umbrella. Above the roar of the ele-
ments and the greeting could be heard threats of
the most damaging character, if Jack and jude
''Buee- and "Pclf- did not 'clenr out The speak
er had gradually walked down to the gate and with
out question air of doubling. insisted upon u
getting right out and going in calamity holding
the umbrella over and assisting us to the house. a
negro man had taken charge of the dogs. declaring
Ef If you dogs up into dat cloud wild de end Oh
my toe, you won't come back down here like dis
rain, reekons.- We were shown into a large room
with fireplace, WHERE Ere bad been bRiit. ito
dry the dampnrss out of the room" The storm
increasing. and i; Was oppressively close. We had
seated ourselves the porch, and was busying
myself with the small stones, mud and water tuni-
bling and washing down the walk. A binding
glare, with sensation of heat. followed by mOst
deafening thunder, paralyzed Us in our seats 4
magnificent tree, standing on the opposite side OF
the road. a, the edge of a small garden, had been
torn to sPlinters and carried in all dircctions
large limb was thrown down before u.s. iuiurng tho
plate of ne fruit, fell PROSTATE upon the floor.
utering short prayer for her safety, and declaring
herself dead. I afterward had reason think that
prayer was born Of fear rather than Of reverence.
In fact, fear seemed to have possessed the house
hold. To satisfy high nervous state Of the hostess
found myself in the centre of an immense feather
bed. surrounded by four bulethcaded children, and
have recalled with pleasure the many personal al
fractions attributed to at that instant. Err
long began debating with my situation and con
rluded the personal attractions with those of four
other souls, would be conducive to undesirable
state of electricity. and crypt of into adjoining
room, to witness my relatives similarly ensconced.
From the centre Of the bed perpendienlarly
pair of masculine limbs, mounted by feet. suggest
ing immense, dropping cabbase-lcaves. The owner
redeemed his lost dignity by declaring his intention
10 spare the spotless purity of the bed linen In
mc, the storm rolled away, closing in the evening
with darkness that could he felt outside, and for
lime penetrating the bright and glowing interior.
Ms. JoHN C. BAIRD.
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r We learn that Fred Briggs, who was so bad
ly Frozen last week, the road from Highland Sta
ton to his home near Tanning is in a fair way
10 recover, without the loss of any Of his lbs 1t
seems that stranger came along, and offered him n
dollar to take him in his wagon to Highland Station
Briggs did and while there, took some of that
lightning bugjuice. On his way home, he still had
his wits about him sufficiently to know that be was
becoming stiff with cold he concluded to get out
of the wagon and walk, to warm up. But when he
got upon the ground, he found that he could not
stand. So he let the team 90, and comm enced hal.
looing for help. He not far from the residence
Of Dor Thompson, but he could not make himself
heard. 1t was near nine or ten o'clock the cold
est night of the year, and his yelling apparatus was
about exhausted, when Mr.. Thompson happened to
come out, to get some wood to perform some re-
igous rite before going to bed, and heard him. He
went to the spot, and found Briggs, who was help.
less, but Thompson managed to drag him to the
house, in badly frost-bitten condition The team
went on, and pulled up at neighbors premises
The best thing that Briggs do, is to adopt pro-
hibtory amendment to his constitution, especially
when in the vicinity of Highland Station whiskey.
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Prnfrfe roYeItems.

1t is now some time since We have read any news
from this old resort of ours, and at loss to
know whether it is fact that there isn't get mp
and GO enough in the smarter people of the neigh
borhood to represent little in the columns
Of the Chief, the acknowledged premium paper Of
Kansas. Somehow, it is not Mt all interesting for
one TO read his own items, and especially if they
aren't gotten up good. However, others have
failed to appear and run the quill. well mere
raise the curtain, and make our awkward bow, an
nouneing that:
Everything is working tremendously. and that
sickness is quite stranger about here.
Our school is well attended by some Of the pref
tiest girls and smartest boys that found I'M
mersed, mind and body in study. Sixty scholars en-
rolled.
Mr.. John Albers, one of model farmars, has
81 head Of fine cattle nearly ready for market. They
will bring Mr. A. handsome pile Of meney. but not
more than honest farmers like John ought to have.
=. L. welon. the cereal man, yet sails about Nor
way and the surrounding country in search of grain
o. X Stewart is found in welton's place, when he
ia absent wclton says he is a faithful thing.
Mr.. James Ryan. ST., and James Ryan Jr., have
just returned FROM Marshall County, where they
have been a visit. James ", the elocu;ionist,
gave thorough description Of Mars hall AMI Pot
tawattomie Counties, the leading features of which
are, as he says, pretty girls and Indian mounds,
three in number, which, where it not for the cold
weather, he might have opened and investigated.
/ (which of those leading features would he have
opened and investigated.-Pr.l Had the weather
not been cold, he might have opened those tomhs
and made a discovery, which would have thrown
brilliant light upon the hidden history of the
cient Mound Builders. Regdes cath, pac, 7Ild
Last Friday night there a dance at Mr.. d. Al
fers' in Union Township Proper crowd, and con
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. sao On RihI,col R.v.ra.

The publishers of Ruiiedge's Kon6iy offer twelve
valuable rewards in their Monthly for February,
among which is the following:
We will give 5000 in gold to the person telling
US which is the middle verse in the Old Testament
Scriptures by February 10th, 1888. Should two or
more correct be received. the reward will
be divided. The money will be forwarded to the
winner February 18th, 1883 Persons trying for the
reward must send % cents in silver tno postage
stamps taken with their for which they will
receive the March Monthly, in which the name and
address of the winner of the reward and the correct
will be published. This may be worth sso.o
TO Won: cut il out. Address Rutledge Publishing
Cctunany Eastou. Pa