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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-09-20

HpH. Pratt, Judge 18th Judicial District.
w Office and library in Room g. BisselPs
Block,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-09-20

n B. Houck, Eclectic Ply stefan Office in
Ell Sprague's Drug Store, East sideof Squa;
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-09-20

DhiIlipsburg Library. Prof: c. A. Lewis
L Co. Supt, ex-ofieiO Librarian, superitn-
endent's Office in Court House.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-09-20

TTNilliam Bissell, Real Estate agent. Office
w Room Bissell's Block.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-06-08
MattaUau,

frank Knappen and wife. Of kalamazoo,
were guests at Mrs. Eaton's last week.
Mrs. Colson has returned TO her home in
Grand Rapids. Her health l. very poor.
Her daughter, Mrs. Lottie Luton. came here
t. assist her home.
Mr.. A. Flummerfelt, who, some two weeks
since, received very slight wound on his
right hand, while Harvesting his horse is
dangerously sick, by reason of blood poison
Ing. The physicians pronounce his case
very critical.
The pleasant residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. G. Joiner, was the scene of an ENJOYABLE
gathering on the evening of the 3lst ult..
the occasion being the marriage of Coll.
joiner and Alice Bridge of Marcellus. A
large number of friends and relatives were
in attendance. The variety and beauty Of
the presents displayed, evinced the high es-
TEEN in which the contracting parties were
held. The ceremony took place at $50 D.
To-, after which the guests retired TO the
dining room where ample provision had
been made TO satisfy the wants of the inner
man. All entered heartily into this part of
the programme, and notwithstanding they
fingered long at the Nble, the supply was bv
no means exhausted. About 3 o'clock the
bride and groom started for their home at
Marcellus, all uniting in wishing them long
and happy life.
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Paw Paw Normal School!

To those who wish a thorough education
in any or all branches taught in any Normal
School, this School offers unexcelled OPP
portunities. Before sending TO any school,
examine our methods of instruction.
All branches Taught in Graded and High
Schools, TO which is added Penmanship,
Drawing and Painting, Photography, Teleg-
raphy, Commercial Department, Music, i'm
strumental and vocal, Preparatory Depart
ment for teachers), and Kindergarten. e
here taught.
EXPENSES.
Tuition per term Of 10 weeks, \ 400
4" per terms of 40 weeks, 1900
4" per year, 80 weeks, 1900
Furnished rooms in private families, 40 cents
per week each occupant. Unfurnished rooms
o5 cents per week. Heat and light, per week,
30 cents. Boarding in private families, from
Sc to "a per week.
Expenses per term of 10 weeks, including
everything, 1876.
Per term of so weeks, $3.50.
Term rates, payable strictly in advance.
Pupils entering during term, will pay only
from date of such entry.
CALENDAR.
Fall Terms-Open September 4th.
Winter Terms-Open Nov. -, and Jan. %.
Spring Terms-Open April "a.
Summer Term-Open June 18th.
Each term continues 10 weeks.
CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC.
PROF. CHAS. BURTON, assisted by Miss
EDITH COLLINS, has charge of the Instru-
mental Department.
Terms in private lessons. as follows:
Piano, ORGAN, THOROUGH Bass AND HAIR
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During the afternoon, being thirsty, we
went to the mill tank where we were joined
by the Hon. j. j. Woodman and we together
took "a cup O. kindness" pure, cool and
fresh. We insisting on doing the honors, for
we felt honored in so doing. In no other
country could this occur, himself occupying
and filing with honor the highest position
within the gift of the farmers OF this union,
and nothing but the accident of politics
standing between him and the gubernatorial
chair, the seat in congress, or the occupancy
of the white house: ourself always in the
humblest walks of life, to-day on the lowest
rung of the social ladder, met there as equals,
each having common interest in common
country."-CoTiCr Correspondent
So? If it were not for the fact that Hon.
j. j. Woodman was republican in senti-
nent, or TO put it little palmer, if he will
renounce his lifelong convictions, and de-
clare himself demo-greenback-fusio
multiplication tart -for-revenue-only
candidate for Office, We the great reformers
of modern times, will give him anything he
desires, even the presidency itself. We re-
member to have read in a certain good old
DOCK, ABOUT ItIOW NLO ioOA Oui i>OlO
and Master Up into an exceeding high
mountain and showed him al the kingdoms
of the world, and offered TO give them al to
him if he would fail down and worship the
proposed donor, and the poor devil didn't
own single foot of the land lie so gener-
ously offered to give away. The reply was.
"Get thee behind me, Satan The magni-
fcent political offer above quoted, will doubt
less meet with similar fate, and those who
make the offer have about as much title to
what they propose to give, as the Devil had
to the kingdoms of the earth. 1t must have
been touching sight, indeed, to have wit
messed the affecting scene at the tank. just
imagine if you can the venerable correspond
ent OF the Courier, and Mr.. Woodman, tax
ing a drink together out Of the old, water
worn, and moss-covered pump-spout, the V.
c. insisting that Mr.. w. should take the first
swig, while he stood by and imbibed the
honor. If there were any spectators present
they, no doubt, shed tears as this most pa
thetic illustration of the glory and greatness
of our country, burst on their enraptured
vision. AstHaS dd lyrlBl.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-06-08
Oar hotel has a new roof.

Oar hotel has new roof.
Geo. McFern has returned from New York.
Miss Lou Force is clerking for Stern d Co.
Jim Kelly is building new porch on his
house.
Ely Trip is now counter jumper at Ford
& Dalton's.
Miss Carrie Robbins has been visiting
friends in town.
Crawford Smith is home from Kalamazoo,
on the sick list.
G. d. Lawton is building an addition to
his commodious dwelling.
The Lawton ballists expect TO play the
Dowagiackets next week.
Miss Shedds dance, last week, is said to
have been pleasant affair.
Il. w. Mcneil and mother were called to
Eikhart, Ind, by the death of relative.
I'd. Ward arrived from Chicago Monday.
A Mrs. Ward will probably accompany him
on els return.
Little Ed Mahoney', as he used to be
called. has returned from Brainard, Mimi
after about years absence.
Next Sunday being children's day, the NJ.
II. church will be tastefully decorated. Child
rens service in the morning, Sunday school
concert in the evening. All invited
barn IL the north part of town, owned
by A. j. Shaft was burned last SATURDAY..
The FIRE originated from a stove in an adj
joining shed. barn is no place for stove.
Miss Edith Johnson is home from Ohio
where she has been teaching. From the
way Cap. Johnson has been fixing up, and
other circumstantial evidence we Judge she
WI take a school of one scholar in the near
future. Eli, Deltra?
Wednesday was a great day for Lawton.
First the meeting of the old pioneers of the
county which made it a regular holiday,
second base ball, and donation in the
evening, and last and least, the great Hobson
Bros show. When will we witness another
such day?
The musical entertainment by Alba Hey
wood, assisted by II. S. Eaton was the best
that has been given III this place for years
Every seat was occupied and the audience
enjoyed an evening of solid fun, there being
variety enough TO please all. Married TO
Josiah Allen" as given by Eaton was i'm
mense, and Dem two Kiddens' brought
down the house. Such troupe is always
welcome here.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-06-08

Chappell has very nice assortment OF rings
solid gold and rolled plate, neck and guard
chains solid pens, bracelets, charms, &c.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-06-08
OUR GROCERIES
Heath & Milligan Mixed Paints

We thbet mixed paint that We sell
70 gallons to OF other paint the market to-day
paint barn roof, call and We
L. barn he durable barn paint in use
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1883-04-14
Old Settlers Association.

The Old Settlers Association met In snnu-
al meeting in Lexington April 10th, 1885,.
VIM. A. Gordon presiding, and Robt. hale,
secretary.
The minutes Of the last meeting were read
snd approved.
Eli Adams offered the following:
Resolved, That section 10. article l. Of
the constitution be amended to read ss fol-
lows: This association shall meet annually
at Keene's grove the last Saturday in August
unless otherwise ordered by the association,
and may hold adjourned and call meetings at
such times and places as may be determined
upon.
Also to amend section 3, article /, of the
constitution by adding the following: To be
elected at the annual meetings by vote Of q
majority Of the members present. Both OF
which amendments were adopted.
The names of Thomas W. Barnes, Wash
ington Cooper, John C. Fall and VIM. L.
Smith, were recommended by W. A. Cor.
don and Robert Hale for membership, and
were elected.
On motion of L. B. Gordon, the election oil
officers was postponed until the annual meet.
ing in August.
Robert Hale, Eli Adams, W. G. McCaus.
land, Robert Taylor and L. B. Gordon wers
appointed committee to provide speaker
and essayist for the August meeting, and on
motion, the president was added to it.
Nal. Thomas B. Clagett moved that when
the association adjourned it be to meet in Lex.
ington the last Saturday in July, to make
preparation for the meeting in August.
The association then adjourned,
W. A. GORDON, President.
ROBERT HALE, Secretary.
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1883-04-14
"1olanthe" at Hagen's Opera House.

Charles E Ford's English Comic Opera
Company will present In LIE sington, for the
first time, Gilbert and sullivan's latest and
brightest opera, entitled s'Iolanthe;" or
"The Peer and the PERI" on Monday
evening, April 16, at Hagsn's opera house.
This beautiful composition Of the great mas
ters of comic opera in our generation at least,
will be given with every attention to scenic
effect, and other details by company well
and favorably known, and by artists who
have achie ed national reputation.
A musical critic of the Cincinnati Enquir-
or, in writing of Mr.. Ford's presentation Of
"Iolanthe" In tho Queen City of the west,
after bearing testimony to the beautiful man.
ner in which the opera was rendered, says, In
speaking of some Of the members of Mr..
Ford's company, that "Philip Brsnson, the
tenor, is what Castle was in his young and
glorious day." and again, "that Charles W.
DUNCAN is most delightful actor, and bari.
tone with delicious voice full of mxnly and
tender tones, ,etc. )" and 'the company brought
out many little points lost In the first produc.
ton in Cincinnati of this opera for the want
of voices. The choral effects were excellent
aud the scenery and costumes were very
handsome, and as regards the singing and
acting, Mr.. Ford's company is far superior to
the Barton company who gave Iolanthe re-
Gently In this city," The sale Of reserved
seats for Iolanthe begun Thursday morning
April 18th, at Royle's Book Store, opposite
the court house. a14t1
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1883-04-14
Council Proceedings.

The city council met Monday night in regu-
lar session. Present, the mayor and all the
councilmen except Messrs. Gather and Davis;
Register Taubman. Attorney Wilson, Marshal
Crowder and Engineer Mulligan.
Minutes Of the last regular meeting read
and approved.
Mr.. McCausland presented the following
petition:
To the Honorable Mayor and Council of the
! city Of Lexington The undersigned, young
men OF the city who are anxious to organize
hre company, and the business men Of the
city who believe that in the present financial
condition of the city. and the Eat loss we
are at any time liable to have from fire, re-
spectfully ask your honorable body to submit
| proposition to the voters at the next annual
eiectlon, 70 vote an amount sufficient to buy
hook and ladder truck, fully equipped, and
used in all of the large cities. Believing that
| the above would be to the best interest Of the
| city, we will ever pray, &c. Signed by about
40 young men, and 40 or 90 business men and
firms.
On motion of Mr.. Hamlett the petition was
received and ordered filed.
Mr.. Hamlet moved that the proposition OF
! the petition be submitted to the people at the
next June election. Carried.
4
Mr.. McCausland presented petition from
John T. Lyon asking to be allowed SIS for
hauling clnders and repairing the sidewalk In
front of his property. and on to the Catholic
church.
Mr.. McCauslsnd asked the engineer If the
work had been properly done, and If the cost
| was properly stated. Mr.. Mulligan said that
the work had been done and had probably
cost about 81. On motion of Mr.. McCausland
the matter was referred to the improvement
committee, with instructions to report at next
meeting,
Mr.. McCausland also presented petition Of
John T. Lyon asking rebate Of one-half the
license he had paid for q team, as he had sole
the team few days after taking out the
license.
Mr.. Gibbon moved that the amount asked
for, 81 SO be refunded. Carried.
The city collector made the following re
port: ~
To the Honorable Mayor and City Council
], the undersigned, city collector, submit tn,
| following settlement with the treasurer fol
the month ending March 20 1888.
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1883-04-14
Paint ! Paint l.! Paint III

Everybody who intends to paint give me a
call before you buy. II cannot sell paint to
you will give it to you. know can make
bedrock prices. Vane & Calverts ready
mixed paints; Rubber paints; Collier White
Lead Company paints, best brands; varnish-
es; oils; brushes Of all patterns. Come and
see! Come and see! I make paints and
brushes specially,
RPrlAtf C.E. RAr1A.,
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1883-04-14
Bucklin,s Arnica SaIve.

The Best salve In the world for Cuts, Bruises
Burns. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores,
letter, Chapped Hands. Chiiblains. Corns and
all Skin Eruptions. and positively cures Piles.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price rs cents per box Fo,
sAs ~ Y. ". LOOMS DayTT1
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1883-04-14
SWope's Illustrated Boot and Shoe
Catalogue is Ready for
Delivery.

farties desirous OF obtaining first class and
the latest style of work in this line will please
send IN their names and address, Catalogues
VIII be sent free Of charge to any part OF the
United states.
Established In 1850.
Address
JOEL sWOPE BROTHER,
m3im3 3l1 North 4th Street, St, Louia no
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1883-04-14
WAGON YARD and
FEED STABLE.
h Il h '&

T'HE undersigned recognizing the necessity In
and others 10 nut up their wagons horses &c in
safe place. whore they can be fed economic cully i,
has establ shed, Immediately behind the Infelll.
gencer Office, Wagon Yard and Feed Stable,
where. for trlle. comforta BILE quarter will be
furnished for aniRais. Feed will be sold by
the bush hei Hay by weight. at reasonable prices.
wnen desired animals will be fed by the
meal. as owners prefer Charges very moderate
and the best of care taken Of Stock. 1 invite
one trial from every gentleman riding or driving
INTO town. There should be no hitching for all
day to the courthouse rack, when for u few
cents you can have your animals we'll cared for
and under shelter. Give me call. No trouble
to answer questions.
Yours Truly.
aprl4f VIM HICKIIN
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1883-04-14
FINAL SETTLEMENT.

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons in
~ terested in the estate Of Alfred F. Cobb.
deceased, that the undersigned, edm.nis-
traitor. will apply to make final settlement
OF SAID estate at the May term, 1883,
Missouri, to be begun and held at the probate
court room, in the city of Lexington, on the
second Monday in May. 1888.
JOHN c. COBB,
apr9tb Administrator.
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1883-04-14
FINAL SETTLEMENT.

NOTICE Is hereby given to all persons interest.
IN ed in the estate of Lewis Neale dec dthat he
undersigned. executor. will apply to make final
settlement Of said estate, at the May term 1883
to be begun and held at the Probate court room
in the city Of Lexington. on the second Monday
IN May, 1883. ISAAC NEALE
Apr7tS Executnr.
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1883-04-14
Take the Wabash

Passengers tor Kansas City and the west
should take the Cannon Ball train .as 1t connects
With all trains west from Kansas City. For
Information call on the ticket agent,
n. u. BISHOP
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1883-04-14
Roller Flour.

l keep constantly on hand A. v. R, bin,on
u Co.'s celebrated brand Of Roller Flour
which will sell at the lowest price.
j. W. WHEATLEY,
ear!mS Iayyiew, No.
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1883-04-14
NOTICE.
POCKET BOOK LOST.

T OST, on the streets oil Lexington, N7ES.ss.7a n
IL Thursday Or Friday, April 5ih or a6S5
9Th "a well worn leather pock IT book.
containing $S2 in Paper Money and
| some other papers. The money consisted OF one
$50 bill and balance In slos a.ia s5s
ind two Sls. The1> money is the prop
erty Of poor hard working man
| and is his eavings for many months. Aliberal
reward will be given for its return to ,hia
Office snrI[
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1883-04-14

W. u. MCCACSLAND,
Chairman
On motion of Mr.. Hsmlett the accounts
were allowed.
Mr.. Hamlet asked to be excused for the
remainder Of the session, as there was sick
ness in his family. He was excused.
Mr.. McCausland presented list of non-resi-
dents and persons over SO years of age, and
asked that their taxes be abated.
Frank Mcdowell, over age, poll tax. 81 so
Sam. n. Berrie, over age, poll tax. 100. so
Allen johnson over age, poll tax. ...... 20
w. r. McCurdy personal. ..............2 go
Eat OMaley personal. Observation-Disclosures. 70
Freeman Haskell personal. 800. ..... 80
Nathan Smith personal. al............3 375
Buck Smith personal. 49,. ........... l so
The gas committee reported favorably on the
bill for lighting street lamps for the month of
March, and the same was allowed
Mr.. Homer, chairman Of the improvement
committee, submittedths following report:
We, the committee who were instructed to
settle the matter In regard to the plank walk
between A1. Setter and Nj. Wentworth, re-
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1883-04-14
Mr.. Geo. schofeld is better.

Mr.. Geo. Schofeld is better.
Mrs. Kidweil is sOmewh hat better.
Mr.. Vim. Lamb0rn left. Wednesday, for Fort
Worth Texas.
Lizzie, little daughter OF 4. A. Lssusur. ID
quite i'll with pneumonia.
Mrs. Mollie Goodwin und Mlss Daisy Webb
were in the city this week.
Miss Lizzie Green of Clinton county, is In the
city. visiting the family Of Mr. James n. Green
The Lafayette county Sabbath School Conven
tion Will meet at Higglnssille. Wednesday
Mays.
Mrs. Eliza Ewing. mother Of Hon. Clay Ew-
ing, ofJeaerson City. died at her homu. last
Saturday, aged 81.
Hon. Wm. P. Bradshaw, Eawsrdsville. ILL.,
noIs, Ia in the city, and paid the Intellixencer
pleasant visit Yesterday.
Mr.. Isaac Ryland was. last week, admitted to
the bar by Judge Strothsr, after u strict exam
ination by a committee of lawyers. The judge
complmented Mr.. Rylund upon his creditabls
examination. He enters upon his career with
hne prospects, and We wish hun every success
Richmond Conservater: "We learn lha
Frank G. Bowman, job artist Of the Lexington
Intelligencer, has slipped away from single
cusssd aess TO double bl-sssdnes., having we'd
ded Miss Lizzie c. Webb, one of Lafayette's .
rare and radiant daughters. We watt him our
blessings. with the hope that all his JOYS may
be son-ny ones.''
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1883-04-14
FINAL SETTLEMENT.

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons inter.
~ ested in the estate of William Ross,
deceased; that the undersigned. I'D dninistrator,
estate at the May term, 1888, of the Probate
court Of Lafayette county. Missouri, 10 be be-
gan and held at the probate court room, In the
city Of Lexington, on the second Monday In
Ny: 1883. MARGARET B. ROSS.
ats A. ipfe I~
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1883-04-14
iDMINIsTR ATOR,s NOTICE.

I ETTERS of administration on the estate Of
~ Eliza A. Houx, deceased, were granted 10
the undersigned ON the 2d day OF April, 1ss3. BY
souri,.
AL persons having claims against said estate
are required to exhibit them to me Tor allow snce
within one year after the date oil this notice, or
they may be precluded from anv benefit Of such
estate; and II such claims be not exhibited
Wisnin TWO years Lhey will be forever barred.
CHARLES L. EWING,
eprI6 AdministSasor~
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1883-04-14

the engine, ana the slGhC was terrlhc one Is
theycame steaming into town the fire envelop-
ing the poor brutes, the horses rearing plung-
ing, groaning and screaming, almost human
like, was touching scene. The sight was a
fearful one after the fire. The hair was all
burned off and the ears cnrled down to their
heads, lips distorted, heads and necks turned
nto every conceivable shape made ghasrly
sight WIN. kincheloe is building a neat
cottage residence on Marshall street Mill,
elevator and bank still talked Of, and will be
tangible facts in the near future Eld. Geo.
shanklin resigns his charge of the church at
this place, TO take effect the Srd Lords day In
May next. The flock is looking for smother
shepherd to feed the lambs %. T. NJ. Chinn,
our town mayor has treated himself to new
buggy, and was out with his estimable wife
looking at the unsurpassed scenery in this
modern Egypt. Our hotel has changed
hands and Is now under the control of our
jollytownsman Henry Lowell and his excellent
wife who knows how to crafty the appetite
Of the most fastidious, A. those who have test
cd her cookery. all testify the writer hereof
included. No one dead, born or married.
DR.. P. 8. Fulkerson of your town has opened
branch drug house in our town, thereby
displaying good judgment. The drug busi-
ness Is conducted by John Lyons, Esq, an
excellent young man. Our highly esteemed
little friend DR.. Dryden has been absent for
some two weeks and madam rumor has il,
that he was OF on visit to his best girl. II
she only knew how much larger his heart is
than his body, she would be almost persuaded.
But the little NJ D. ia not lookinu dou,n c.s&
and his friends think he will survive. let It be
yes or no. All who want fire, lightning or
tornado insurance would do we'll to call on
J. h. Notation, or who want to buy OF sell
farn, cali on him; hs has them.n
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1883-04-14
spr ng goods are arriving. @ ,--
The city election will take place Tuesday

SpA hS SOoSo 0AS okAANAASs
The city election will take place Tuesday,
June s.
Capt. Bahlmann was elected by 300 majori-
ty in johnson county. Shake, old friendl
The old mems club will meet at the resi-
dence of Hon. Joseph F. Smith, Saturday,
May 10.
Mrs. R. T. Jesse, who has for the past
month been confined to her bed, is able to get
about her room again.
Miss Maggie Spears has accepted the posi-
ton as teacher of the Berlin school, which
will open next Monday. ss
Read Mr.. VIM. Hickln's ad. Of his wagon
and feed yard. The yard will be great ac-
commodation to live stock men.
The school board organized. yesterday. by
electing Mr.. Chiles, president; Z. Allen, sscre-
tary; Robert Taubmam, treasurer; B. T. John,
superintendent of schoolhouses.
Messrs. w. G. Eggleston s. Co., have put
down an elegant Brussels carpet in their store
room and added quite q number of elegancies
to the establishment. 1t will hereafter be
very appropriately known as the Parlor Shoe
Store. Mr.. E. is at present in st. Louis
selecting new spring stock.
Thursday afternoon OF last week, at the
Woman's Missionary meeting, at the Chris
tian church, it was found that more chairs
were needed, and Elder c. s. Lucas stepped
into another room 10 get them. He started
back with two chairs, carrying one in front
of him, and considerably elevated. While
moving forward in this position, the chair in
front of him struck one of the columns and
T bic ,;I <Io la.~ ~
the chair, breaking rib, and causing him a
great deal Of pain. He was, however, able to
ill his pulpit last Sunday, as usual.