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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-08-14

Ids. OF THE HEEALD PLEASE al
low me TO say few words through the
columns of your paper. in regard to
the S. S. Picnic, held in M. W. H,
BOuGhtOn's grove, on Ash Greek, on
the Stn, inst. The day was ali that
could be desIFed-neither too hot nor
too cold, with the sun partially oh
scuFed 10y softly floating clouds. The
location was especially beautiful, be-
ing in natural bend of the creek,
where a fine grove Ofiarge trees spread
their Pickering shadows over the
green, undulGting sward. The gen
tlemen who had charge of the grounds
deserve much credit for their arrange
meut of seats, speakers stand etc. In
fact, for comfort and convenience It
" all that could be desired, About 10
O'Clock, wagons, forming quite a long
D OcessiOn and los led with little folks.
dressed in holiday attire, began to az
rive. Each school CARR d an insignia
banner. Of elegant design. but owing
partially to q lack of taste. and for other
obvious reasons, we viii refrain from
determining which was the handsOmest;
they were al very pretty, however.
There was q programme pre- AIRED
for the OCCASION a pat Of which eing
FRIED out dinner was announced, snC
it was such a dinner as only s genrine
Kansas picnic can produce. The peO-
pie grouped about in gypsy fashion, silaid
to- vita kaDs appetites. which me as
that the Fictnalss ike q United States
eCongressmans were ssgently and ouietiv
stealing fWay-n After dinner the bal
lance Of the programme was carried ont
Several Superlntendanss made very
neat little sPeaehes on the subject Of
Sunday School work. Rev. Mr. Brown.
a cOlored ministe., from Ash Greek
made some Velyexeallent remarks, which
were vel received. The singing we.
especially fines and the selections we're al
good In justice 70 the Ash creek, AT
riean s. 81 however We must say, tha
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-08-14
COMMUNICATIONS.
Items of Interest from all
parts of the County, by
the Hera1d's Corps
Of Correspond
entss
ION.


Please accept the following items
from this locality. To-day we are hav-
ing nice rain stren3 thening the al
ready vigorous growth of the corn and
making the ground in 2OOd condition
to prepare for the winter grain.
Sunday the 10Th our scn."l met as
usual at O'Clock, p. m, With p mem
HersiIip of over 80 beside a number of
visii,'ii3, among whom were Mr., and
Mrs. Cozad. of Long Island. We list
ened with interest o. an object lesson
with sJme very appropriate remarks by
Mr.. COzad, who also distributed lot OF
sabbath school reading matter. We
respectfully say 20 him - Come again. -
Saturday the 9th our school attended
the sabbath school celebration ON Ash
creek and had p grand GOOD time. We
extend our sincere thanks TO the men,
bers of the Bethel school for their uutir-
ing energy in making arrangements for
our comfort and convenience. About
two miles frOm the grove we were met
by their polite aud gentlemanlY mar
shall who greeted rs with q cordial wei
come and conducted us to place in the
procession. On reaching the grove we
were conducted TO comfortable seats.
The arrangement of the exercises was
good, aud all filed their places in the
prog canine 90 perfection even TO the
chickens. The singing was just splen-
did; especially the singing by the Corps
de Antique delegation.
With 1egard TO the name of orr sab
bath school will say that by a vote it
was given the name of Silver Greek NJ.
+, sunday school, owing to the fact that
the stIea 40 IN the western part of Day
ton near which the school house is
lOeated was called by some Silver
Creek, by Others Starvation Greek and
by others Hans9u Greek. AS the three
would not sound very well together we
very naturally made use of our choice.
VIII some one who Knows give US the
name OF this stream Of water?
(5us Rhodes is the prOudest man 10
this vicinity. He is the father Of q p r
Of twin boys weighing Fespectiv y
eight ans niue pounds, born Aueus,
/ 9th, 1884. a PATe Of twins. How
many is thafP-ED.)
Winter wheat is yielding as high IS
% bushels per acre.
With regard 81 the Office OF District
lCieiE I viii say that while we acknORgi-
edge t!2at Frank Strain SIS one of or
] best men and one who would do honor
60 tilat Office, we have other good meu
and 'Ong them Is Geo. Spaulding,
the present Clel6- who has, during the
time he has been in Office, proved him
self an Efficient o6icer, and I see nc
cee N why he should. not be reelected
We beSr that tie Long Island nil
will soon be in rualing order,
Next Saturday IS the day tor the sun
dsy school picnic - Leag Island.
Aug. IL '6z. READEa.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-08-14
PLAlNviEw.


MEssRs EDIToRs-As news IS coming
10 the HERALD from all quarters,
thought I would send in a little budget
from PlainView.
Harvest is over, and a bOuntlful one
It is. Stacking aud threS hlng comes
next in order, and blowing for small
grain, as there viii be q larger amount
put in this fall than ever before IN this
Section Of the country, st least
Corn is fine, Ia fact The finest we ever
see anywhere, We saw some that
measured 8 - feet ia hight.
We had heavy rain last Monday
night.
Sons have been crying dry weather
al suHaHseEs bat this IS the nearest we
hage had yet and sliIi the corn IS not
snffering ct, audis filing ont good.
We would HE q see some industri-
Gus men come 81 and settle up our
neighbOrhOod g. was some three
years ago.
Some Who sEelE esst last 1ails viii re-
turn this 1aA sn sa 10 SOW fall grain.
Mrs. Prether. Vest Liberty Iowa
came out TO YLs scr daughters, Mrs.
ElstDn, I21oFb11 and BoWsn, and has
concluded to st and take up some
land - she IS very much pleased With
ths prospects OF Kansas.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-08-14
Crow
C. A. LEWIS.

Since the last rain farmers wear such
broad smiles it threatens to extend all
all around their head.
Mr.. Benedict, who is keeping a gro
Gerry store at the Snow school house is
building a house in Our town and viii
move his store into it as soon as it is
completed.
w. Evans is laying the foundation of
a new house where he will open his
clothing and dry goods s ore.
Mrs. Monroe and a friend were out
last Sunday from Republican City, Wis
ting her father, DR.. Burt.
The young ScamDs who make a bust-
ness of hiding j. A. Briggs neck yoke,
ak, ETC.. during his absence from home,
might accidently stumble sometime up
on dose of salt and pepper.
1t was not the intention of TattleT to
rile up the bile of p. NJ. Grow, but in
regard to some DELAYED communications
for which some suggestions had been
made as to using the proper mail. Tat
tier sought TO eX plain that his cOmmun-
icatiOn had been mailed at the proper
time, but without any farther attempt
to fasten the blame on any one in par
ticulars not knowing whether they were
delayed here or at some intermediate
station, as such has been the case with
other mail matter. But if the shoe
happens to fit and p. M. is bound to
wear it, Tattler has no objections; If
things are going TO be Strengthened up
the perpendicular story is about this
while il is true that owing TO a change
of time in the mail service the last items
were TOO late. and had it not happened
hat Mr.. FOrney was going TO Phillips
burg that day, those items would not
haYe been left for the following mail,
but simply brought back home like 9TH
ers and used for such scientific purposes
as lighting the lamp or the candidates
cigar. Had the crushing logic of MI
P. Crow convinced Tattler that an in
Justice had been done to that official,
an apology would be Immediately forth
coming although that would be an mp
hill business for poor Tattler to apollo
gise while still quivering under the
cruel sting of P. Crows keen satire AS
that gentleman has seen fit to give Tat
some advice in regard to his domestic
life, your humble servant in the full
ness of his grateful heart would suggess
to that official that he had better stay
at home and tend to the baby while his
wife is attending to the mail and not
have that poor woman almost distracted
by the manifold duties of che mail and
the care of a fretfhl and sick child, as
such was The most glaring fact some
time ago. TAI.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-08-14
Instfsuts notes.

The teachers social Friday was a
grand success, the house being crowded
and everything was enjoyable
The teachers all speak in the highest
terms of PrOf's, MOsier, Cady aud
Lewis.
The lecture Tuesdag eFeGing by Prof
BrYaat, on the subieef iA, Hope
and Charity, s VeiT in1 me am
Instructive Iaa Prof. asa Speaker e
unezcsllad iil lecture uzs suu-
dsy eVeHl1s a she 7YIeriau church,
sabiect-e ol and I.eligoHs
partment y Edacs les
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-08-14
Publieation Notiee 10. &c.
First publication August Z, 1884.


Francis NJ Vronan will take notice
that the American Mortgage and Invest
ment Company, as plaintiff, did on the
% day of July 1884 file in the Office of
the Clerk of the District Court, of Kan
sas. in and for Phillips county, petit
ton against Z. B. MiddlebrOok, ct al,
as defendant, setting forth that of. F. B.
MiddlebrOUk and Clara A. MiddlebrOok
made to plaintiff a mortgage, dated
Oct. 10, 1881, upon the following .
seribed re2l-estate, in Phillips county
Kansas, to wit: " hf or and n or
of or of sec 81 and n " or of W or
Of sec % I 3 r 10 to secure the pay
ment Of S43 90 and interest, according
to nine notes referred to in said mort
gage; al for the projection Of the lien
Of SAID mortgage, plaintiff has paid tax
es on said premises to the amount Of
$26.95 with interest, and pl aVing judy
ment on account of said notes and taxes
for $3.50 with 10 per cent interest from
Aug. 1, 1884 and that said premises be
sold to satisfy said Judgment. Said pc
titiOn further set forth that defendant
Francis M VrOnan have or claim some
interest in said premises. adverse to
plaintiff, but that such interest is junior
TO the lien of sail mOrtgeg e. Said de-
PENDANT Francis NJ Vrcman must appear
and answer said petition on or before
tn 2Gth day of September 1884 or said
petition will be taken as true against
them, and each of them, and judgment
for said amount, and interest, will be
entered as prayed, and decree forever
barring any right, title and interest of
SAID defendant and each of them in andtO
Sid premises a Or the sale thereof; and
ordering said premises sold TO satisfy
said Judgment.
L. S. SEWERS & SAMSON
G. A. SPAULDING. Att'ys for Plaintiff.
ClerkDist court.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-08-14

The candidates don't forget as on
their rounds. They know We Ike to
chat
Rev. Stayton, of Logan, breaches to
Us every two weeks
Mr.. Frank DrOrbAugh End wife. Of
Logan, were out visiting their parents
last Sabbath.
Mr.. F. B. Fulkerson is one of our
model farmers of PIainview. His crops
all show good management and hard
work, but il pays in the end. More
anon. UNO.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-08-14
Hillside.
It is rainiu0 this morning.

It is raining this morning.
The weather has been cool and smoky
FOR week past, it seems more like
September than August.
The stacking is nearly all dones and
some of the farmers have their threshing
done.
T. G. Larken starts his new threshing
machine at Mr.. Isbell's this morning.
Miss Kate Larken is visiting at Dr..
Burt's this weak.
GA. Tileston has built new barn
This summer which adds a good deal to
the appearance of his place.
The farmers are obliged to build new
granaries to put their new grain in,
the old ones are too small for the large
crop.
MIR. Seavey had some oats threshed
that averaged 70 bushels per acre.
Corn never has been been better at
this time of the year, than it is now.
Jennie and May Larken went to
Alma last week.
r. R. McCauley is looking for his
daughter and son in law, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ikivitts to come home on a visit soon
Ella island old resident of this neighbor-
hood, aud her friends will be glad tc
see her back again.
BerG1o morgan IS dJC0uUluS inc NOI-
NAL at Phillipsburg. He comes home
to spend Sunday He thinks the Nor
NAL a very good one and says he likes it
very well.
Mrs. Whitney has traded her " for
a sewing machine, and Mr., Cannon
has bought one also.
W Z. Goddard went east week be-
fore last to buy stock
u. B. Cannon is busy getting ready to
90 home this fall.
Get ready for the fair everybody. Il
you have nothing else, take your trot-
ting horse, more anon
UNCLE JeE.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-08-14

in cur opinion, they carried off the palm.
They have a great many fine voices in
their school, which are Nell trained.
Altogether the picnic was a grand
success, and will long be remembered
as a happy day By young and old.
The sunday schools have a potent
influence for the promotion of temper
nee, virtue and justice-the true expo
nents of a higher cultivation. Super
in;endants and teachers, weary not in
we'll Going; yours IS noble work, aud
remember that the highest of all earthly
rewards, Is an abundant realization Of
duties performed.
c. A. LEWIS.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-08-14


Mail east and west via. @. B. Mo.
Pacific r. R., arrives, 4 a IA, leaves
80 p m, daily.
Alma and Phillipsburg-AFrives Z
m. Mondays, Wednesdays and FRI
days; leaves p m.
Long Island and PhillipsbHrg-Ar-
rives y m. and leaves l p. M, OH
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Nance and neutrality-suspicious. 4
D, M, Tuesdays and Fridays; leaves
8 a. m, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
WagnersviIIe and Phillipsburg-Ar-.
rives 2 o. m. and leaves 3 p. N. Ola
Tuesdays Saturdays.
Post-Ofice HoUrs-OPens IA,
closes at 8 p IN. Sundays opens a a. L a.
and closes Z p M, closes 10 a III and 4.SO
d IN. Money order business closes az
6pm. No money order or register
etter business transacted Sunday.
II. G. SPAULBING, P. u.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-08-14
GOOD
OTning
Gentle Reader.
Did YOU know that
FRED. E. WINSHIP
had started in
business?
Did you know he is
anxious to work up
a good trade?
Did you know that
in order to do so he
expects to down
them on prices?

Did you know he has the nObbiest
store and the best selected stock in
the west.
Did you know that eleven years
experience in new country gives
him decided advantages.
Did you know that your trade will
be a great object TO him, and that he
expects to make his goods and prices
an object to you.
1t is good judgment in you to place
your dollars where they Will do you
the most good, and after a careful
in, pectiOn of my stock and prices, if
you do not think that 1 merit your
patronage, 1 do not want it. All i
have to say is this: give me trial.
I pay no rents. My expenses all told
are q mere trifie. My goods are
bought for cash and fatter myself
hat I can sell cheaper than any mer-
chant who does a credit business.
Ally stock is fresh, attractive and
complete III everything belonging to
general merchandise, and / shall al
ways pay the highest market price for
produce.
You will find me doing business in
the old Fed DustOn store (which has
been lately reGtted) where I hope to
receive a liberal share of your patron
ace. and if your neighbOr asks you
,Or The news, please tell him about
ibis little article you have seen in the
paper, and Oblige
Your Friend.
FRED Z. WIEsHIP.
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STAlEMM

stolen frOEa my Office, in The District
Clerks Ofjces between the 6th and tie
18th day of August. 1884. Civil pocket
sn. 1 will pay $50 reward for retusn OF
the same, o. $50 ior information Lead
ing to the recovery Of same; and S25
Tor information lesding to the detection
ard conviction Of the thief.
=. b. JOHNSON, ]. p.
Philipsbu~g, kaps.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-08-14

PoniesI Poniesj Ponies!
Seventy-five head of ponies for sale,
now in Phillipsburg, and will sell for
cash or will trade for cattle or will sell
on time with approved security. Win
hold them here for about ten DAYS.
Come soon and secure choice.
IRWIN Mcdowell.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-08-14
Land Office at Kirwin, Kansas.
Aug. 18th, 1884,

Aug 18th, 1884, (")
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
loWing-named settler has hled notice Of
her intention to make final proof in
support of her claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Clerk of
the District Court at Phillipsburg, Kan,
on sept. 18th, 1884, viz: Mary j. Dean
widow of Joseph Dean, (deeeased) for
the Sc or sec % town 1 south Of range
20 west.
she names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence apon
and cultivation Of, said land, viz: VIM.
Day, j.. f. Curl, NJ. Watson, of Long
Island, and D. L. smith, of Phillips
burg, Kansas. John Bissell, Register.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-08-14
Advent camp Meeting.

The adventist of northwest Kansas
win hold their district camp meeting
near Philipsburg on the county farm
They have large tent which will be
put up on the 22d, and meeting will
commence on the 21st of Aug and last
over second Sunday. Every one invit-
ed to attend.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-08-14

The n. E, Sewing Society viii meet
Tuesday, the 18th, inst. at the residence
Of D. L. Smith. A full attendance is
solicited. as we wish to quilt for the
Fair. L. NJ. Lowe, Sec.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-08-14
Marvin and 1HEoinltx.

Mrs. P. Hansen, of LOgea, has been
visiting relatives in town the past
week.
Mrs EGgar BisseiIs5o KIrwin. gave
her sister, Airs. Goodrich, a visit r.
Gently.
JOHN VanHorn vent to Phil1ipsbuEg
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-08-14

Rev. C. w. Grabe, Of Kirwin, viii
lecture In the school house at this place
on the evening Of the GOTH
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-08-14
NORMAL INsTITUrE
ENROLLnIENF.

G. A. Lewis, TO. Sup't.
J. n, Mosier, Instructor.
W. &, CadY, Conductor.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-08

Ioe endosmen, of the college, which
bears his honored name.
AND 80 the other great literary and
TSu1oa'lonal institutions of the country,
D4fILnoush, Bozdoin, Ate herSf, Colurn-
pa: William and Msry's, Princeton,
ana host of others, were all founded
os Tue ioerality of citizens of moderate
rune, or by the small combined con-
ssloatlons OF public spirited benefactors
aiasd oy small ENDORSEMENTS from the
public irea ury. Surely
The CONDITION OF oUR rEzsrTosT
And rs prospects are equally favorable
70 ina luce and insure a similar prosper
Ky and like success, IL our People could
Only De 70 lds 20 realize the importance
OF our University IS a potent factor in
the cause OF general education, and to
connect 1t inseparably With our system
OF pubic schools. The University de-
serves 20 occupy foremost place in the
hearts and affections OF our people. Ii
ought 20 be the very heart and center of
our educational system, where, without
money ana without pgles. the deserving
Vo1tn, who has finished tbs studies pre-
-crlbed IN the common sehosls. can per
Iect and Mt himself for the highest and
most exalted duties his generation may
Cali upon him to perform Its influence
Ought to permeate every household. and
control every impulse which tends To
elevate and promote the cause of edu-
cation In our Territory. II We are to
have the life's blood circulate TO the ex-
tremitIes, II must be by the pulsations
OF strong heart sendia2 forth the life
current on It's mission to the most dis
tant part. When the pulsation of the
heart are weakened, the extremities suf-
fer first and most. The engine at the
center must be in good working oondi-
sion, and III vigorous action. As certain
~ the physical organism which We all
carry about vita US, Is built BY nature
dependent upon a central organ in
healthy action, 50 ought our Territorial
University be recognized and counted
upon as
TIE GREAT HEART AND CENTER
OF the whole school work in this Ter
ritory.
And this evening. imbued with earn
estness and filled with hope, We appeal
to the sense of justice and of right and
the love of knowledge, which are be-
lieyed to be the attributes of the eeo-
pie of this Territory, that their gener-
Gus and patriotic impulses may lead
them u elevate the standard of this
University, to increase its sphere of
10 strengthen with bouute-
Gus hand its capacity TO do good, and
with affection and announcement en-
fold its welfare within their hearts.
We appeal with unbounded conf
dence to the people of this fair city,
on whose hillsides this institution
nestles. situite in the very center OF
business life and in the very pathway
Of transeontipental and interoceanic
omnunicatlon, to oheerfully continue
AZ they have In the past, and, with the
other duties they are called upon to
perform. and the other responsibilities
laid upon them, bestow with unsparing
hand and willing hearts their encourge-
Iaent and benefac tions.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-08

do not take the compliment all 20 ny-
sell. out l recognize the esrnsstness
WITH wuloh you are prepared 10 enter
the pending National campaign, and
have the pleasure to Announce to voa.
from dispatch have Just received.
That have myself the honor TO De as
ISOLATED on Republican ticket With that
brave aud honorable soldier, that emf
nent Senator, John A. Logan. of IlIi-
nois- am sure, gentlemen. | can add
nothing by speech to that fact, and
YOU would hardly expect me to do more
on this occasion shan TO express to you
my deep obligations. | feel, under tie
extraordinary compliment given me in
coming from your homes II distant
parts OF toe State on the announce
ment II the action of the National
Convention, wish nv house was large
enough TO contain you all, as NV
heart IL. Your visit, your energy
and the earnestness Of this greeting
give good authority Of your successful
work IN the canvass in which you will
soon enter"
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-08
shipping Intelligence.

He SALUrED.-There is large French
ship at anchor in Port Biakely harbor
named Petit Bourgeois, with a French
commander, who cannot speak or read
u word of English. Yesterday morn
ing on the arrival of the Posi- INTELIr-
GENcRR at that place announcing The
nomination of james g. Blaine for
President, this Frenchman noticed an
unusual stir among the men ON shore,
and lowering a boat he proceeded to
where the people were shouting and
throwing up their hats, and inquired
the cause of all this hilarity. A gen
tleman who could speak some French
explained to him that great and good
man had been chosen for President of
the United States. The Captain hast
ened back to has vessel and after trim
ming her out in fine shape proceeded to
fire salute in honor of. as he supposed
the new President of the United States.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-08
Complimentary Talk.
FOREIGN.
The "Thunderer. Right.

LONDON, June The Times saws
Blaine's nomination will be received
with satisfaction. Not only has Re
been the most popular. but the most
conspicuous and respected politician in
the ranks of the Republican party,
which has done itself credit by the
nomination. he Is we'll known and
distinguished. Ii the Democrats
should make up their mind to a def
mite, reasonable free-trade policy, they
certainly will have more sympathy this
side of the Atlantic than hitherto.
Meantime We congratulate the country
on the choice of a candidate SO emf
nently suited as Blaine to represent and
uphold tse dignity of ths United States.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-08

INCREASED vorE.-In 1880, $40 votes
were polled in Clatsop county ; in 1882
there were 1905 votes cast. Last Tues
day there were 1892 votes polled. This
shows substantial increase. Can any
other county 10 he State show an in
crease of 95 per cent in four years in
the number of votes cast Historian.