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The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

viii you suffer with dyspepsia and
liver complaint Shiloh's Vitalizer Is
guaranteed 70 cure you. Sold by ChaA.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

Ifyou want anything IN the way of
table damasks or napkins, examine New
man 81 Co.'S stock, which, for variety
and extent, is unsurpassed.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

"A usual, G. W. Newman & Co. show
all the latest novelties In ladies' lace and
other neck wear. They have some beau
tiful articles in that line that are we'll
WORTHY Of consideration.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

TWELVE Coop FARMS FOR SALE
Well improved, containing from so to
400 acres; some Of them bottom farms
and must be sold Immediately. Apply
60 NJ. w. STRATToN,
Reading, Lyon county, Kansas.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

City Mills. Thos. Armor. proprietor:
xxx In AZ III sacks 500
xxx in 4S ID sacks 1.15
Standard in 4S ID sack / 80
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

WANTED. - Parties having N small
farm to rent for either cash or grain can
find a good tenant by calling on Ham
tltOn & Mills
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

Highest cash prices paid for hides,
pelts, wDol. etc. at oberne, Hosick &
Co. Is, just south oil the railroad on Com
mercial street.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

AUcTIoNEER-Remem when you
want q salesman that understands the
business, knows the people and always
stands up TO the racket, he can be found
by addressing.
II. w. PEARsAII., Auct.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

CIDER sale for twenty cents a
gallon at the farm Of N. o. Abraham. on
Down creek, four miles north of EN-
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

David Upton Is moving the old ba-
kerry east of I. E. Lsmbert's residence to
a lot between second and Third avenues,
on Congress street.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

The American Teacher Is the best ed
ucational Journal published IN the
United States. Send for specimen cop
les. j. w. EASTMAN.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

Will Randolph presented quiet, sad
eyed man whom he met on the street
to-day With achromO just because he did
not laugh and ask the Prics of bull
baaF
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15
CUNNINGHAM & McCARrY.

Shiloh's Cough and COnsumDtion Cure
Is sold by US On q guarantee. IL cures
consumption. Sold by Chas. Ryder.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

Clement & Co, auctioneers, who haYe
been occupying tho HaIner store room
on Commercial street closed out o-day:
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

A marriage lIesnse was issued to-day
To Sylvester Robertson, Of Jackson
township and Ida Y. StoRAilI, of En-
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

Catarrh cured, health and sweet
breath secured Ly Shiloh's Catarrh rem
edy. Price so cents; nasal injector free.
Sold by Chas RYDER.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

Mr.. IsIiah Jones received Yesterday
letter from New Zealand In which is
stated that the colonies have never
known such hard times in money mat
kera az now
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

Several new students entered the un-
dergraduate course of the College of
Emporia Tuesday. There are now twelve
classes organized in this department.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

J. NJ. Wellman has bought the hoRss
and lot at No. IL Market street, in Ran
dolph's addition of j. W. Upton.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

At the meeting of the Public Library
association Tuesday at the residence OF
Senator Plumb, constitution was
adopted. which will be submitted to the
city council for approval, and other bus
mess of Importance was transacted which
II was not deemed eXpedient to make
public
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Shiloh's Cure Will Immediately relieve
Group. wh,opinG cough and bronchitis.
Hold hV Gins RYDER
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

Privilege given to pay whole mort
gage Oh after one year or in lnstallments
ot $500 e the maturity OF any interest
note. II. F.. NORTON
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

DIR. Brown has rsnSed the room south
of Becker's bakery, and removed his OF
fee to that place Yesterday.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15
Emporia, KAnsa

1t will pay you to take dead hogs and
all kinds of grease to the soap factory
one mile northeast of Emporia.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

Mira Louisa II. Thorn, vile of John
Thorn, formerly resident at this city,
died 1T NoblesviIie, Indiana, on the both
of October, after very brief ILLNESS.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

For SALE.-Good small saddle horses.
One span good mares.
I'D. Fox q Go.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

The new seats and desks for the pre-.
paratOrY school of the College of En-
poria have been placed in position.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

WAHTED.-S. vepty i've head of good
gearing steers Highest market price
maid. I. d. Fox
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

90 to A Mohler. Sixth avenue, near
Savings baHk. to get your boots made
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

That hacking cough can be so quickly
cured By Shiloh's cure. We guarantee
n. Sold by ChAs. RYDER
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15


AUCTION SALE will offer for sale at
public auction auction, at the farm Of
Thomas Stanley, thres miles west of
Americas, ON
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1883,
commencing at 10 o'clock q. m, the fol
lowing property: yearling steers. 5
cows, 9 two-y ear-o heifers, 2 brood
mares, 2 two year old colts, last
springs colt, 8 head Of hogs, mostly
brood sOws). stirring pillow, set har-
ness, 8 acres of corn IN the shock, some
miilet, prairie hay and feed, also some
other articles. Terms Of sale-On the
yearling steers and ali sums under five
dollars, cash on all sums over FIVE dol
lars, elk months time will be given on
bankable notes with good security, at
eight per cent interest; five per cent off
for cash. HANNAH j. STANLEY.
Col. II. w. PEARsALI, Salesman.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

Rosean s. Daird have purchased n ff-
teen-baIl pool table. which they Will
place in few days in their billiard hail
IN WhiIley's opera house
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

G. w. Newman & %. now have The
largest and handsomest line OF towels
they have ever shown. Ask to see them.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15
Six PER CENT.

MONEY! MONEYu MONEY!!
Loans on improved farms and good
City property at
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

MoNKY-To loan ON chAtiles. F. p
Payne, Sixth avenue, rear Of Savings
hank.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

Cash paid for dead hogs and soap
grease nj the soap factory one mile
northeast OF Emporia, o.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

John Henning will not finish his bus
mess house on Commercial street until
spring.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

For SALE Or TRADE.-TwO desirable
residence or city lots. Seven and
Nine Constitution street. Inquire at
Dremiaes
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

The seats and desks for the prepare
tory department of the College Of En-
porla were received by Mr.. NJ. u Rob
lee Tuesdav.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15
The American Teacher

For lame back, side OF chest, use Shi-
Aoh's Porous Plaster. Price - cents
fold by Chas Ryder. t#f
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

Plymouth Rock chickens Tor sale.
WM. b. ScoTr.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

Asa Bancroft shipped Tuesday ten bar
rels of apples of different varieties to his
brother, Major E. p Bancroft. who lives
st Chihuahua, Mexico.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15
>. +. BAIRB,

~ Z. ,. FIsH mI8SlOneT.
These are hardy and valuable speci-
mems Of the fnny tribe and it is TO be
hoped that all who possess the facilities
for taking care Of them will avail them
selves Of the opportunity Of securing
them IS another may not offer soon
again.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

Mrs. Z. f Rowland received = letter
last week announcing the death at
Kingston, Maine. OF her brother, c. p.
De Groat. of kidney trouble. The
deceased was business manager oil the
Emma Leland dramatic company which
played an engagement here last fall and
was known by q number Of orr citizens
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15
The AMERIcus NRws.
EDITED By " BuR1ow."


| MoNDAY, Nov. IL.
A stranger stopped at the Sutton
house last night, and when las took his
departure this morning pair of boots
belonging tn Mr. Hill, the fruit tree
man, left about the same time.
Those present at the entertainment and
oyster supper at the Pleasant Ridge
school house, report an exceedingly
pleasant time The inclement weather
made it rather imprudent for US 10 be
out, but We should like to have gone, as
the Pleasant Ridge folks always enjoy
themselves well and make it pleasant for
others.
Simon Gather and n. Wire are At
work ceiling the room of Lesh Bros.
G. 5. McMillen's mule team took 8
notion into their heads TO run off. Good
time was made until they ran into the
lumber yard where they were finally
stopped.
Fay Pars0n, of Dunlap, was In the
city last Saturday night
John Wesley Floyd was duly sworn
in as constable Saturday evening, and Is
now ready for business
Carpenter work is progressing lively
this fine weather.
IT you want anything and fail tn see
ii, ask Lesh Bros. for it,
II will have q car of Mitchell Wag-
Ons tins week. J. :. GIBSON.
Clocks repaired by u. G. Grinell.
over the post office
-Breech and muZzle loading shot
guns cheap, at J. s. Gihsnn's.
Misses and ladies clOaks and dol
mans at J {. u. GibsOn's.
Motions and fancy articles At Lesh
Bros
For overalls, shirts, gents under
wear, hats, caps, boots and shoes, gloves.
glass and queensware, no.
tons and groceries. go IN Tressler x
Lowry's.
Mixed paints AT Bonds.
Glass and putty at Bonds.
Butter and eggs ~ Tress.
Ter K l.nwry's
Cash for grain a; Tressler u
IsGWrY'S
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IF. Pruyn vs.. CynthIa F. Pruyn Is
the title OF divorce peOceeding which
was filed in the district cnnrt Tuesday
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

A steam thresher, belonging To jobs
Cup, arrived to-day from Newton.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

G. j Feist purchased yesterday lot No.
81 In Normal.
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Tobacco and cigars a, Bonds

Give J ID. Gibson your patronage
No house can sell you better goods for
less money.
Buy your wife cashmere dress ut
J. ID. GIbson's
Fresh candy, fresh cakes, fresh
crackers, in great variety, at NJ. w. Glib.
sons
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

Messrs Randolph L. Randolph re-
ceived a fine large Poland China hog
Tuesday. that was bred by II. NJ and W.
p. Sisson, of Galesburg. Illinois. Be
fore taking him to their ranch they had
sign painted and fastened on him
which read, Don't Kill this hog for
pork" They now think he ia safe.
They regard him as one OF the very
finest hogs they ever owned.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

Three cars of coal just received, Fl
Scott McAllister and Chetnpa. Leave
orders at the depot. j. w. Floyd.
We handle the Seth Thomas clocks
the best ever made. For sale by !. s.
Gibson.
Gloves at ]. ID. Gibson's.
M. w. Gibson carries large stock
of family medicines.
Imperial flour at NJ. w. Gibson's.
Note paper and candies at Bonds
Notions and toilet articles at Bonds.
-TressIer Il Lowry buy the Enter
prise Hour in carload lots, and for
prices, wholesale or retail, Will not take
a back scat for any one.
Uncle Sans harness oil at Bonds,
Underwear, overalis hosiery and
0vcrcOats at Lcsh Bros
Union package dyes at Bonds.
bread, bread, bread at Lesh Bros.
S. A. Brown & Co, of Americas, are
now selling more lumber than ever be-
fore in the history of the yard The
causes that has brought them such sue.
cess is because of their strict attention
to business and their untiInching adhc-
renee To- their motto, "Empnria prices on
all bills
Harry Heasley. the popular sales
man, will now be found constantly il
the store At J. ID. Gibson. This firm
richly merits the large and increasing
trade they are now enjoying.
The Royal ST. John sewing machine
is still in the lead. VI. w. GIBSON,
Agent.
"A fine display of gents furnishing
goods Al !. ID. GIRsoN's.
Use nothing but the II. :. -four al
Tressler & LowTy's.
j. ID. Gibson's stock of dry goods.
boots, shoes and clothing is now com.
pleie. Every department Is unusually
full Of heat selected goods.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

The mercury crowded down tn within
nine degrees OF zero last night.
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The bond of DIR. J. A. OVersireet As
coroner YVES accepted Monday. and he
was sw Orn in by the county clerk.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

ST. Mary's hospital was steamed up
Monday for the first time, and the Ap-
paratus worked beautifully.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

EMPoRIA LOAN s. TRUST Co,
Sixth avenue, west OF First National
Bank, Emporia, Kans.
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The ladies OF the Catholic church al
Hartford are preparing TO hold far
during the HOLIDAYS.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

Col. Whitley will borrow Vim. Jay's
donkey for Chas- A. Gardner. Who apl
pears here on the Goth inst. in "karl-"
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The passenger train on the X. q. Il
E. railroad began TO run to Melvern
Tuesday, a distance of 80 mIles from
EmpoTis. MelVern is q fiourishing
place ~ Usage county and is the best
town on the road between Emporia and
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

Rev. II. Mackay, pastor of 81 An
drsws GhRrca, viii begin series of lee
lures next Sunday egeniEgon "Tha Pc
lation of Morality To the Absolute" Ii
Is safe to say that they will be interest
ing and instructive.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

We have money to loan al extremely
low rates.
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COal-G. j. Williams.
physicihn-C. A Blddle.
Reward-L. H. Sanders.
Ury Voods--NewmAn n Co.
,loaka and dolmans-Thomas * Co.
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We were enormously informed as to
the dale OF the social to be given by the
Young Peoples Society of the NJ +.
church. IL is tn be a week from last
Wednesday night. the 9ist inst, and a
good time may he looked for
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

The NJ. L. doll show and Mother
Goose entertainment has been indefinite
" postponed.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

The citizens of Hartford are discuss
ing the question OF a new lumber yard
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

j. II. Davis Is having the Office oil his
livery stable plastered and fixed up in
GOOD Ehana
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w. s. Hebron and @. o. Smith have
purchased the Burlington Republican
from the stock company which has here
tofore owned II, and will conduct the
publication of that journal under the
firm name of Hebron & Smith. Mr..
Hebron is sn experienced editor, and
has had charge of the Republican 6oI
some years. Mr. Smith is IAN Emporis
boy" and was formerly employed in
TIE NEWS office. He is q thorough
printer, sn intelligent and well educated
gentleman and the combination is one
of the best that could have been made
Success to the enterprise.
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lie Roy Reporter: The slowest rail-
road in the known world is that running
from Emporia to Howard City. Cattle
shipped by that road die of old age be
fore reaching their destination. Drum
mers take IN all the towns along the line,
and have time to pack their trunks and
keep up with the train. Cattle guards
are put on the hind end of the train tn
keep cattle from running over it,
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WEDNESDAY. Nov. i

Our Indian summer is passed and the
recent cold snap is called our "SquaW
winter"
Stoves had to he set up IN the new
building last night tn keep the plaster
ing from freezing
Chris Wise had horse cut IN a dozen
places last night on the barbed wire,
Some OF the gashes are severe ones. amt
one in particular Is foot in length
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WAnREN, LEIenToN u HARRISON.
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Roland Lakin is getting "the hang OF
the barn" at the county clerks Office.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

EmpOria, Kansas.
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The Peoples Protection Society will
hold an installation and festival at Jays
opera house on Monday evening. No
vember 26th There were will I've ad
dressas refreshments. music. etc.
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The EmpOria News.

THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 10, 1888
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which is now almost completed At cost
of nearly $1,000 1t will have a seating
capacity Of 500 amt will I'LL long felt
want"
Upon the corner of Commercial street
and Plumb avenue stands fine brick
store, 25xS0 feet, two stories high, which
was built last fall at q cost of more than
$4,000, being, at the time it was put up,
by far the tnSst building in the city.
This is the store OF
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which stands cOnspicuously upon the
corner of Commercial street and Elk
change avenue. 1t is beautiful strue-
ture of brick and stone. and will cost
about "a 800. 1Sis building will re-
ceive further notice at our hands
Another building. the consideration of
which we must defer, is Drs. MaxsOn &
Lanphear's new
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A team belonging TO 3. p. Bishop. liv-
ing three miles northeast OF Town be-
came frightened Sunday and rap
away, throwing Mr. Bishop out break
Ing his arm, and badly demOralizing the
wagon
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-15

Roland Lakin is getting 1.-The hang OF
the barn" at the county clerks Office.
The citizens of Hartford are discuss
ing the question OF new lumber yard
JH. Davis Is having the Office oil his
livery stable plastered and fixed up in
good shape.
The NJ. L. doll show and Mother
Goose entertainment has been indefinite
iY postponed.
The ladies OF the Catholic church at
Hartford are preparing 10 hold FAR
during the holidays.
ST. Mary's hospital was steamed up
Monday for the first time. and the AP-
paratus worked beautifully.
The bond of DIR. j. A. OVerstreet as
coroner YVES accepted Monday. and he
was sW Orn in by the county clerk.
Col. Whitley will borrow Vim. jays
donkey for Chas A. Gardner. Who APP
pears here on the Goth inst. in "karl-"
l.. +. PTuyn Vs. Cynthia r. Fruyh -
the title OF divorce peOceeding which
was filed in the district cnnrt Tuesday.
The seats and desks for the prepare
tory department of the College Of Em-
porla were received by Mr.. NJ. u Rob
lee TUESDAY,.
Asa Bancroft shipped Tuesday Ten bar
rAls of apples of different varieties to his
brother, Major E. p. Bancroft. who lives
st chihuahua. Mexico
Rosean s. DaIrd have purchased fif-
teen-b ball pool table, which they will
place in few days in their billiard hail
IN Whilley's opera house
Mira Louisa II. Thorn, vile of John
Thorn, formerly resident at this city,
nn the sBilfh
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An imppdent rascal who hides heh ind
the name of John Doc. was arrelted
Saturday night for insulting Mrs. NJ.
Gilchrist and Mrs. w. E. Heutis on the
the street by staring at them and
rudely brushing up against
them. lie was lodged in jail
and Monday was brought belora
Police Judge Elstun when he pleaded
guilty and was assessed $27 IN fine and
costs. There has been q good deal Of
complaint in this direction recently, and
the next case Of this kind should receive
heroic treatment.
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Put up by Mr.. II. Fl. Muir, who recently
came here from Jersey City and proved
his confidence in the bright future in
store for the "Gem City of the NeOsho"
by investing more than 5000 in this
building. 1t is not yet ready for Occu-
pancY, but when occupied will prove
subject for more extended notice in
our columns.
There Is n man who has done much
tor the advancement OF our town, and
during the past year has shown his con-
fl lence in the town by putting up two
fine buildings on Commercial street.
We refer 10
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others, varying from $500 up IN % 800,
thus running the total TO the amount Of
sEvEETY-FTvE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
This we think 10 better allowing
than any other town of ifs SIZE IA the
state OF Kansas can make, and wa
most heartily rejoice that such is the
case.
The growth Of the country surround
ing hes neen equally rapid, immense
tracts OfIand which few years ago ev.
erybody said could never prove Of value
to day are blooming under the pillow.
mans toll. making the heart OF
the "Great American Desert" to
blossom as the rose. Great Is the
growth Of Kansas and wonderful the
development Of her resources. And
Hartford Is situated in the very midst
of this garden Of the world. and her sur.
roundings are lovely
We have thus briefly sketehed some
Of the most marked improvements ol
our little city. ami ze take pleasure in
pointing out these signs OF material pro.
gress. They indicate that cur husinees
is rapidly increasing and that our busi-
ness men have great confidence in the
future Of our town. snd We fe+l that tbs,
coafidence is not misplaced. We have
spoken Of the pas; year with dsiisiieness
OF the future we dare not trust osIrAelve.
70 speak, for no man knoweth what Oh,
morrow may hiring forth. and GU