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The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1884-03-13
PERSONAL MENTION.

II. E. Fox and j. s. Kenyon took IN
the merchants excursion to st. Louis.
Prof. Patty, of St. Louis, Missouri, is
in the city visiting his father, John Pat
ty, who is very ill.
j. @. Jones, who went east some days
ago to lay in a mammoth stock of spring
goods, has returned.
Adjutant General Tom Moonlight was
in the city this week attending the
l. o. o. F. encampment.
Bishop Merrill and Rev. S. E. PendIe-
ton arrived in Emporia Tuesday from Pa
ola, and dined with Elder Rice.
Misses AIDA Pitts and Anna Roberts,
of Harper, Douglas county, are the
guests OF NJ. Stubs and family.
Mr.. Nuthng, father of Prot. Nuttine
arrived Sunday from. Jacksonville, Ill,
and is now stopping with his son.
Thad. Davidson is up from the Indian
Territory for a few days. He Is II
splendid health and happy as clam.
ReY. B. Kelley, of Wichita, called Mon
day at The NEWS Office He was OF
his way home from conference al
Paola.
NJ. L. Keys, who has been studying
law with 1. E. Lambert for some months
past, was admitted to the bar on Satur
day.
The Coult family have purchased q
very eligible residence lot just south O
d. c. McMurtrie's, on State street, enc
will soon build thereon.
1t affords us pleasure to note that ]
T. Hanna is still to make his home il
Emporls, and that Elder Rice is not go
ing further away than Eureka.
Tom Lewis has returned from Chica
so, where he purchased large stock u
fine goods for the merchant tailoring es
taolishment of Lewis s. Edwards.
Miss Ella Campbell, a sister OF Mrs
G. H. Morrison, left Monday 70
Usage City, where she takes charge of
private academy new educationa
venture in that town.
Superintendent Squires is now drat,
ing plans for DIR. Wassam, of Eureks
who proposes erecting in that town thi
summer very handsome private resi-
dence, to cost nearly 50. 600.
We are pleased to announce TO on
readers that P. c. Smith, the asphal
side walk man, of Topeka, is coming 4
Emporia to live, and expects to pu
down work for 10 cents per foot.
Marriage licenses were issued to-da,
to George Wood, of Fremont township
and Minnie Ball, of Shelby county, Hi
nois; and to VIM. Rule. of Coffey cour
ty and Mollie Dukes, of Hartford.
| G. W. Newman, in company with hi
brother A. A, of Arkansas City, de
parted on tie IL O'Clock train last Monda,
for New York. Mr.. Newman expect
to purchase large stock of spring good
while absent
Councilman James Geary, of Newton
who is an officer of the grand encamu
ment of the /. o. o. F. of Kansas. IN
forms US that the water works project a
Newton is progressing and the enterpris
is well under Roadway.
| c. c. Martin was thrown from
wagon on Sixth aYenue to-day. ant
severely bruised about the face and head
MIR. Martin Is one Of the Jurors in tn
district court and Is incapacitated 70
service by the accident.
w. H. Gilchrist and VIM Snoddy lef
today on the noon train for Illinois an,
other eastern points. They expect (,
be gone several weeks. aud We hop,
their visit will prove pleasant one. Thi
is Mr.. CHECKLISTS FIRST vacation from bus
iness for over two years.
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AND PUT IN CHARGE OF LIVE MEN.
Bullene. Moores, Emery & Go.

~ we determined. as far as possible. to give
out-Of-town patrons the advantages OF oar
special sales. You may confidently trust
your orders to us. rs we expect to remain in
business here all our lives. and we know very
well it would be very unwise in US not 20 al
your orders carefully and give you full value
for your money.
Enormous SAFE OF thirty two thousand yards
of plain black. plain eolors and fancy 0rcs
Grain Silks, ottomans, etc, etc in Zebra
airy, 1884. Orders sent at once will be care
fully filled before the day Of sale. with PRIV
ilege OF returning same If it does not suit
sad having money refunded
assorted lot Of pin striped silks, 4. ssc
per yard; never sold same quality for less
than Soc a yard. -
i large lot of illuminated and silver gray
striped Dress Silks at 4sc yard; same as ia
our last years sale at Sc q yard.
! lot assorted '.shOt" silks. in beautiful
patterns and eOlors. at Csc yard.
/ assorted lot Of fancy Silks. in 3 distinct
effects. at 75c per yard; never sold this quail
ity tor less than 81 yard. These Silks are
very elegant. and great bargain.
large assorted let at Sc yard; there sre
8 assorted lines In this lot OF fancy striped
Dress iIks. This quality was thought cheap
81. last year. In this line is an assort-
ment of twiiIed illuminated pin checks. and
an assortment in dehcately tinted grounds.
with very pretty fancy eombi nation rolored
pin stripes.
lot Of very heavy coloFed Gros Grain silks
At CSC yard; never before sold for Isss than
q yard. In fact this is the greatest bar
gam We ever cold in ooIored silks.
lot OF elegant GrOs Grain. in plain eOI6rs
and superior quality, at 81 OF yard.
lot OF Black OF omans. very heavy weight
that we are going to sell at 7sc. Dent wait
70 send for samples. but order goods at once
and If they don't suit you can return them.
The sale you know viii occur In Febraary.
| and these Silks ct these prices WIN 80 quick.
Iotof heavy s4tin ABlsheS Black eros
Grain SIX At sIO7 yard. This is tbs grand
est bargsin that We ever sold in snks; price
has never been less than 81 20 yard.
lot heavy Black eros Grain silks at CSC =
yard. wsrth sI.ss.
When the 0se Six is SOLD we VIII have no
more for less than si.2s. and the s1.Og srads
AsLa
II you want to get any Of the goods oasred
in the sale Of siikf. Enbroiceries. or Muslin
UndsrweaF. it viii be necessary for you 70
order At once. IS the ladies in Kansas City
win lose no time in securing them on tn.
days Of sale.
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commended by the grand patriarch, and
also to Degree Camp No. 7. st Sedan,
on petition.
The committee on state of the order
reported it, in their opinion, inexpedient
to divide the state into instruction dis
trlcts, and appoint instructors therefor,
which report was adopted.
The grand encampment then proceed
ed to the election of grand officers for
the ensuing year, with the following re-
suit:
Grand Patriarch-W. t. johnson, Of
No. Il, PsoIo.
Grand High Pness-Janes Geary, of
No. %, Newton.
Grand Senior Warden-Thos Moon
light, of No. 1. Leavenworth.
Grand Junior Warden-E.S S. Bertram,
of No. 81, Council Grove
Grand Scribe-Samuel F. Burdett, of
No 1, Leavenwotth.
Grand Treasurer Lewis MAYO, of No.
1. Leayenworth.
Representative to Sovereign Grand
Lodge. C. Furley, of No. 20, WITCH
ita.
The officers. as elected, were then duly
installed.
/ The committee on judiciary made a
report recommending the amendment of
section 1, article 5, of the grand encamp-
menf constitution, providing for the
election OF grand officers by BALLOT, aud
a majority of all votes cast, al each an.
Bual session. also, to repeal section 8 OF
the same article. which provides thai
no member shall be eligible as grand
patriarch unless he shall have been a
member of the grand encampment fol-
one year prior to election-such proVis.
ION being in conflict with the sovereign
grand lodge law-which report and rec
Ommendation was adopted.
The official bond of the grand scribe
was ordered made in tine sum OF $500
and that of the grand treasure r in the
sum of 81, 500, to be executed within ter
days, approved by the grand patriarch
and placed in his custody.
On recommendation of committee OF
finance the per capita tax of subofdi-
nate encsmpmebts for the ensuing yea
was fixed at sixty snts per member
The grand scribe was also instI ucted Il
procure, aHd keep for sale, full supplie
for subJrdinates.
The salary of the grand scribe for tb'
ensuing year was fixed at $500.
The following subordinate officer
were appointed and installed:
Grand Inside Sertinel-Chas III. Kr, b
of No. 6, Atchison.
Grand Outside Sentinel-Alex. Lecl
of No. z, Fort Scott.
The vote calling for exempt ficatiol
| of the saerot work at 40 O'Clock wa
reconstructed, and exemplifieAtIon pro
ceeded with at once, in secret session
Grand Representative S. Fl. Kelsey, ii
the chair, assisted by Grand Represents
tive E. L. Norton.
At the close of the secret session, 3 %
O'Clock p. m., the grand encampmen
adjourned
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A NEW DEPARTURE. The under
signed has perfected arrangements
whereby he is able TO announce to his
many friends and customers, that in adj
dition 10 selling five Of the best sewing
machines in the markes, he is able TO do
all kinds OF sewing machine repairing
and cleaning, having employed c. II.
Snyder. practical machinist of tfteen
years exper ence. Mr.. Snyder will also
act as city canvaser for machines. Don't
forget that guarantee all of his work,
and II not satisfactory will make 1t so
or refund the money. Ladies remem-
Der the place No. 1876 Commercial
street. lin Caldwell's china storey
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For SALE Twelve head of young
COWS; all will have calves from 3 good
bull; also one large 3 year-old bull /;
color-deep red, good stock, also one
large yearling bull, color-red and
white, good stock; also one wheat drill,
"Fnrmer's Friend :" also good. strong
spring wagon; two saats and ali newly
pain ed. Call on F. TURNEY,
Eight miles north of Americas, Lyon
County. Kansas.
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WOOD WORKING.


4. =. sPrague's Factory Open for the
Spring Trade
Sprague's wood working factory Is
again in running order. and special at
tention will now be given 70 all kinds Of
mill work. Contractors and builders
work gotten out on short notice. Sash,
doors. blinds. mouldings. cornices. stairs
and stair-railing, balusteTs, newell posts,
&c, &c. made 10 order. Turning and
planning In hard and soft woods Con.
tractors especially invited TO call OF
write and get estimates for getling oui
stuff. E +. SPRAGUK,
Corner OF Commercial street and Sew.
enth avenue, EmpOria, Kansas.
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CHEAP FARN-S20 acres; all fenced !;
90 acres under cultivation smooth, rich
land. Two dwellings, one frame, one
and half stories high, 24x16, L kitchen
oae story. 20x16, we'll painted, shutters,
&C. another, a stone house 16x14, one
gtory; good plank smoke-house; stable
81 plank and stone. stalls (hoored) for
seven horses; best spring In the town.
ship, handy; good well at house; abund-
ance Of running water in cOrrals and
pasture; sheds for implements; two good
coFn.cribs; 40 apple trees-50 ready to
bear; 200 bearing peach trees; plenty of
cherry, plum, grape, &c, and many for
est trees. Only q of 9 mile to district
school; church services every Sabbath
within IL miles; healthy location ~
miles north of Americas. Title clear.
Price $3.50 per acre-terms easy.
f. TuRNEY, Americas. Kas.
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a Rewarn,

SrRAYED-One red steer, white under
belly, bush Of tail white spot in fore
head; coming Two years old In spring.
and brand o Y on left hip. One red
and white steer, spotted, all of belly
white, inside CT hind legs are white, and
swallow fork in left ear; o x on left
hip; same age as above. Also, one dark
red heller, 3 years old next spring, white
under belly to front legs, and tip of tail
white; branded o X. a reward of s.
will be paid for return Of same to my
ranch northwest Of EmpOria.
n ~
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CLOTHING TO ORDER-The samples of
spring goods from Wanamsker s. Brown,
Philadelphia, can now be seen at
Tatham's store. They are hobby and
beautiful. ALI interested are lnYIted to
call and inspect them, and see how
cheap 1t Is to dress up.
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Our order department has been thoroughly
oveIhauIed. carefully reorganized and given
into the hands Of capable. experienced. ener-
getic. active and pushing young men who
will oil your orders with great accuracy.
promptness and with more satisfaction to
yourself than ever before.
Our Spring Catalogue will be ready for
distribution by March I, 1884. and possibly
earlier.
We have the largest wholesale and retail
Dry Goods house combined, of any city in
America, except Boston and New York. con-
sequentiy we are in position to supply all of
yon' wants at lower prices than any other
western firm.
We sell two special lots of goods each month
at reduced prices and hitherto we have not
been able TO apprise our out-of-toWn trade OF
these sales before the goods are ali taken up
by the city trade, but under q new arrange
ment we are going to give our order trade en-
opportunity to get what they want before q
sale commences.
we viii notify you about 10 days before
each sale so that you will have sufficient
time to mail your orders for the goods adyer-
tised in each special sale. We will then send
you ''the pick OF the lot" and give you the
privilege OF. returning our selections IL ii
does not suit you
In February our great silk Sale will occur.
when We are going to dispose Of over $4,000
yards at uRheard Of low prices. II you will
send in your order at once, VIC viii forward
you as many yarIs as you want. and IL il
docs not suit. you ess return it and We will
send your money back 20 you. We are very
anxious. indeed. for all ladies who order
from Us to get 81 dress out Of this lot be-
fore the sale commences. as they are 50 good
and cheap we know it would he good adveF.
tlsemcst for US.
We are also going to have sale Of so.eOC
yards Of cambria, Nainscok and Swiss En-
broideries, and If you win send In your order
at once. telling us plainly what width Jon
want and about what price, We viii send
you the goods and give you the privilege Of
returning them il our selection does not salt.
We are also going TO make . sale Of 5000
garments OF Ladies' Muslin Underwear, and
if you ~2nt 70 secure any OF them ct the re-
dueed prices. send in your order At oEee, Civ
ing sizes ard about the prices you want to
pay. Do not hesitate 10 say how mueh yOu
want TO pay for each garment. You may
rest assured that We viii be more careful in
selecting for you and in making low prices
than If you were present. In other words,
we want TO largely increase the sales OF our
order department. this year. aud consequent
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CHEAP MoNEY.-Money cheaper than
ever at Warren, Leighton s. Harrison's
Money always on hand to settle when
papers are signed. Interest always pay.
able here and papers at home. Loans
made for any length OF time and as cheaE
a. any money sent into the state by any
body.
WARREN, LEIGHTON & HARRIsoN
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Miss Anna Keys, at her new dress
making parlors, southeast corner of
Commercial street and South avenue,
is now ready to receive customers, hav-
ing secured the services of Miss Ella
Clark, an artist OF great ability from one
of the most popular and fashionable
establishments in st. Louis. They re-
spectfully solicit share of public pat.
ronage. Neatness of fitting aud ele-
Rance of finish a specially.
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When you 60 to housekeeping do not
fail to call at the 90 Cent Store and get
prices on your whole bill you may want
10 tyou out, as we can save you from
% to 90 per cent by buying the same
from US, and we keep everything needed
in that line. So be sure and give us q
call, and save money to buy you farm.
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SEED POTATOES The Mammoth
Pearl is the best potato for winter use in
Kansas. Ripens in August, and is
proof against bugs and dry weather.
Also the best for table use. For sale at
Griffith's hardware store in Emporia,
and at Lesh Bros grocery store in
Americas, Kansns. Call and see them.
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$40 REwARD.-Strayed from the I'M
dersigned one light bay mare, two years
old (wIll be three in the spring., both
hind feet white, white spot on nose,
branded j. c. on lett shoulder, brand is
dim and will not be visible in winter. !
will pay the above reward for the delIv.
cry of the mare at my residence or for
information which will lead to its recov.
cry. JOHN CUNNINGHAM.
Air postofflce, Lyon Co., Kans.
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FoR SALE-one horse and one mare,
wagon and harness. The team is large,
good work team, wagon nearly new.
Call at Wlicox's store, corner Seventh
avenue and Commercial street.
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At st. Louis.
ST. LOUIS. Aarch L.
Hoes Receipts. 500: hipmeuts. l.4O0;
active. strong; light, Sc 5006 65i packfnE,
So 50l6 30: heavy. So S5GS7 70
CATFLB-Receipts. $500; active, hrmi g7od
to export. steers. s. al CO., conmoIl to
medium, S o0CG5 IS.
FLoUR-UnehRngcd
WHEAT-Higher, slow: No. red. cash,
81 O9k6I1 I0x No. red. 81 co.
CoRN-Higher 49, Gl49kc cash
OATs-SIoW; 32kU336c cash.
PoRK-FiTm; jobbers. IL 7-S0i7ks.
LARD-NoninRl; 50 40.
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The K. T. Band Concert

The K. T. Band Concert.
Program of the concert to be gwen by
the Knights Templar band at the Whit
ley opera house Tuesday evening
March 10:
!. Baritone Obligato .........-.--... PetteE
W. b. Leicester and Band.
9 Poet and Peasant Overture .......S nppe
Band.
Piano solo-Fantasie from La somnam
Mr.. p. T. Held.
4. Song-'Stars the Night Adjoining"
Wekerlin Miss Eunice Fiiley.
5. Violin solo-Souvenir OF Haydn.
Leonard. -. Mr.. j. B. SVendsen
q. QuaEtette-s'The Comrades Song OF
Hope % Adam. - Messrs. E. j. Owen.
John Davis, j d. Jones and ID. o. Jones
:. Piano solo-"La Campanella. .LisZl
Mrs Louise Svendsen.
Duett-"Love Shall Guide Thee" White
Miss Eunice Fil1ey and Miss Rosa Bartch
Seek No Further. March. Weston
Banjo Juggling 1890. John HennIng
10. Pearl Polka. ..-.--.-..-.-.-P etteS
Ban1.
Admission, 80 and IS Ct nts.
Tickets for sale at Opera House drug
store.
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PURE IMPORTED SEED PoTAToEsA
One of the finest early varieties known;
are success in Kansas, yield we'll and
are excellent keepers. Inquire at the
law Office Of NJ. r. Barker, over Emroria
Hardware Co.
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The American Teacher.

GENERAL EXCHANGE.-Farmer will
bear IN mind that we are doing gen.
eral exchange business at our store. No.
i18 Commercial street. We exchange
-four for wheat, and meal for corn. Give
Us a call. SOpRN & HAILFcK.
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FRUIT TREES, ETc.-I will sell Al
the following prices, apple and budded
peach, three to four feet, six cents each
Concord grape vines rs cents per dozen
the following at 25 cts. per dozen: Sou.
hogan, Tyler and Grey raspberry,
Haughton gooseberry, Lyneas and Vic
toria pie plant Will deliYer anywhere
IN Emporia and Americas and nowhere
else except on contract. Those wanting
please send postal to Charles Hlnshaw
Americus, Kas.
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NoncE -The patrons OF insurance
companies, of which Holmes Il Holden
are agents, are hereby notified that un-
less they obtain permits to use gasoline,
all insurance on property burned by
reason of the use of that fluid will be
void.
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WANTED-About March Is, a situa-
tion as q druggist in south Kansas. Age
81 five years experience; references
good; wages reasonable. Address w
A. Mcknight, Center Point, Linn coun.
~ Iowa
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TEACHERS ExAMINATIoN.-Ane exam.
ination of county teachers for the quarter
ending with March will be held at the
High school building. Saturday, March
Is, beginning promptly at 8 O'Clock
a. m. ]. E. KLocK,
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MoNEY-MoneY to loan IN any amount
by the Central Loan and Land company
at the lowest rates. Call and see US be-
fore making your loans, as we can do
you good.
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FoR SALE-Or viii trade for city
property, one large span of draft horses,
ave years old, sound and we'll broke to
work; weight 2,7OO pounds. For partlc.
ulArs call at the 90 cent store.
w II Ctru,au
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Dr FrazIer's Magic ointment.

A sure cure for Little Grubs in the
in the skin, Rough Skin, etc. 1t will
remove that roughness from the hands
so cents. Sent by mail. Frazier Medi-
cine Co., Pfoprietors, Cleveland, Ohio
W. R. Irwin, agent at Emporia.
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For SALE-A first class team of road.
Sters. ! also have three work horses
which will sell or trade for cattle.
AARON MILLER,
SeYen miles north of Emporia.
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TWELVE Coop FARMS FOR SALE
Well improved, containing from 80 to
400 acres; some of them bottom farms
End must be sold Immediately. Apply
to II. w. 6TRATToN,
Reading. LYON counfy. Kansas
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Remember the great sale OF Polled
Angus cattle by the Leonards, at EN-
poria, Wednesday, March 10.
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Parties can save money by buying
their entire outfit with which to go to
house keeping at the 99c store.
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Are you made miserable by indiges
ton, constipation, dizziness, loss OF ap-
petite, yellow skin! Shiloh's Vitalizer
is a positive cure. Sold by Chas. Ryder
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Wall paper Is selling remarkably fast
at the 99c store They have the best Sc
lection in Emporia. This is the fact,
without any doubt.
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That hacking cough can be so quickly
cured by Shiloh's cure. We guarantee
it. Sold by Chas. Ryder.
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M. II. RoBLEE

A lot of gas fixtures for sale at half
price to what they first cost; are all in
good shape ready to be put up, and can
be seen at the 90 cent store.
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25 different styles of baby carriages
just received at the 99c store, and at
such prices as will astonish the natives.
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Before buying your baby carriages be
sure and examine our stock and get
prices, at the 00c store.