The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-04-26
The AMERIcUs News.
EDITED BY" BURLow.'


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THURSDAY, Apyil 10.
w. Swim, became the happy father of
bouncing boy baby, yesterday MORN
ing, DR.. 7. A. Wright attending physi
clan. Dance at Zlmmerman's last
night. Lewis Sutton is putting in
stock scales near his stables in town.
Mrs. Goddard Of EmporIa, came up yes
terdaY and returned to day. Mrs. L.
A. Hill was agreeably surprised yester
day by being presented with the two
handsome album quilts which were
pieced, quilted and presented to her by
the ladies of Americas and few of her
Emporia friends, as Il token of their
esteem. The quilts were intended TO
| take the place OF others which were pre-
scented to her some time ago and which
were destroyed by the fire. One quilt
contained the names of the elderly don
ors. on the blocks, and one the names of
the younger persons who presented
them. The whole proceedings were
kept a secret from Mrs. H., she not
knowing thing about it until she was
escorted over 10 the church.
The pay car went up the road this morn
Ing. The photograph gallery will be
completed to-day. Corn planting is
being pushed now to the utmost capaci-
ty of the planters. We notice the great
bulk of the corn between Dunlap and
Council Grove Is being planted with the
''Eisters;' farmers claim many advant-
ages in that way of planting and full as
good If not better results from itr
White oil Is safe and burns we'll, at
ii. w. Gibson's.
IS. a. Brown s. Co. will duplicate
Emporia prices on lumber, and perhaps
they will go you one better. For down
right positive proof of these assertions
call on S. A. Brown & Co, Americas.
Choice uncolored Japan tea at n.
w. Gibson's.
Garden seeds in bulk at Bonds
Latest patterns nsilk handkerchiefs
at }. D. Gibson's.
Onion sets at Bonds.
--After-dinner soothers at N. w. Glib
sons.
Tobacco and cigars at Bonds s
Pure candy, fresh crackers, at NJ.
w. Gibson's.
SATURDAY. April 81.
Mr. Bortz received telegram yester-
day announcing the sad news of the
death of his son, Peter Bortz, caused by
diphtheria. He had been residing for
some time past at Hslslead, where bis
death took place. His remains will ar
rive on the O'Clock train to-day. The
deceased enjoyed most enYiable repu-
tation, and was held in high esteem
| wherever known. There are txo let
| tiers held for postage at the Americas
Office, one 70 Governor Click and the
other toGoyernor Critienden, of Mis-
| souri, 1t is but natural to suppose that
some fellow either wants an Office or a
pardon. .. The dance We reported 10 be
ct Zimmer's took change of venue and
was held at the residence of II. E. Lamb.
-. We noticed "Granger' out With his
new gun practicing on mosquitoes on
the wiRg, :. The result was satisfactory.
| II am permanently located at AmerI-
Gus for the purpose of buying all kinds
of grain, for which l will pay the highest
market price. 5. NJ. BELL.
Beads, bracelets and buttons at j.
d. Gibson's.
/ Thanking our many friends and
| patrons for past fayors, we viii endeavoE
TO merit 3 continuance OF the same In our
new location in the rear of the postoiIica
building. Our stock Is new and fresh,
/ while our prices are as low AS any aud
all competitors. When wanting any
thing in our lite. do.not fail 10 call on
us, and we viii save you money. Pre-
duce taken in exchange for goods, al
1 LEsH BRos'
Something new in LADIES' fine shoes
at ID. Gfbsof's.