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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-01-12

The action Of the Board OF Educa-
ton in the matter Of an acceptance
OF the new school buildings and set
thing with the contractors in full, is
a matter that should be investigated
by the public. From the records of
the clerk it appears that no money
would be paid on a final settlement
until the contractors would agree To
deduct,the sum Of $25O.OOas a penalty
for not having the building cOmplet-
ed by Sept. lst. The board claims
damages on account Of paying
teachers already angagGd, and keep
ing children out Of school.
The,buildings were occupied by the
Board for school purpOses-beforo
rooms were ready for use, and while
in the hands of the various work
men. 1t appears, also, that the con-
tractors have been kept out Of the
final settlement Of their demands
on account Of there not being funds
in the treasury to meet the amounts
due each one.
The contractors, sub-cOntraetOrs
and labOrers have borrowed money
az a high rate Of interest to meet ex-
penses resulting from their connec-
ton with this wOrk-and now the
money is in the treasury sufficient to
effect q final settlement, and the
Beard at their recent session were
evenly divided on the vote to set
aside the former mentioned resOlu-
ton. AS the matter now stands tits
an injustice. The mechanics CON
nected with the work and those who
have furnished material for the con
tractors, need their money. The
stringency Of The money market
puts every one who has to earn
living by their daily labor or bust
ness, to their utmost exertiOn to meet
the demands Of trade. There is Ger
tainly a demand that this matter
should be speedily remedied. The
lack OF a Few weeks use OF the build
ings does not atone for the need Of
the present use OF the proceeds Of
that work.
We hope this matter may be adj
justed at once, and with credit to
all. At least the charitable and hu-
name feature should not outweigh
the shortcomings Of those engaged
In erecting the buildings, aud we
feel that the Board, under the cir
eumstances, are In duty bound to ef-
feet final settlement with the con-
tractors. A suit at law wOnld be
tedious and disagreeable, and many
worthy people would be very seri-
ously embarrassed for the want Of
the money earned on this work.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-01-12
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WHEREAS, Il has pleased the SUI
preme Grand Commander Of the
Universe to remove from our ranks
our late Comrsde Capt. Capt. James
II. Smith,
ResOlUed, That It Is with profound
regret that we are once more called
upon to pay the last tribute Of re-
speet TO our departed COmrade. He
made many warm friends by his
straight forward, honest life and was
ever ready to do bis duty as a neigh
bot, citizen and eOmrade. To know
him was to love and repect. He was
a perfect type OF q true soldier. Al
though seventy-six years Of age, few
would have Thought him much past
the meridian Of life. He was proud
OF his record as q soldier, always
wearing the blue, and the badge OF
our order was always to be seen over
his true and honest heart. He has
answered his last roll call. and Is
now mustered into the Grand Army
above. His place in our Post will be
vacant. But in our hearts we shall
ever cherish q tender remembrance
OF him. Our loss Is his gain, and we
feel assured that he will be at the
outpost waiting and watching for
his friends and comrades left behind.
Your cOmmltte recommends that
these resolutions be spread upon the
records OF our Post. That the same
be published in the daily papers Of
this city, and that an engrOssed copy /
be sent 10 the family Of our deceased /
+. G. EBLING,
s. G.. PARKER,
A. KEMPER.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-01-12

We clip the following from the
State Journal, Lincoln, Neb: 1.-THE
Linden Monte CristO Company APP
peared at the Peoples theater last
evening to the finest audience which
has yet greeted them a. the curtain
rose upon the first scene Of their
four consecutive performances in
this popular house. Monte CristO,
their strongest forte, was the play
last might, and the Company certainly
themselves most eredita-
bly,. The play OF Monte CristO has q
faseinat on or a charm about il that
many plays Of equal strength have
not, and IL besides universally
known. For this reason its presen-
tation seldom fails to draw a good
house. The Company is vel, fitted
and equipped to present it.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-01-12

Brother Hayden hands US q copy
Of the Aurora, Neb., Sun, where he
resided, with the following clipping,
showing what has been accom-
plished in the brief time q canning
factory has been established at two
towns near that place. The figures
are convincing Of themselves, and
prove that a canning factory at Sa-
lima, conducted IS Il should be,
must be'hlghly remuDerative. Sa-
lima ought to take every reasonable
step to secure q canning factory the
coming season. Read and digest, a.
follows:
We should have q canning factory.
There are few better investments for
money making, in q mercantile way,
and would make a market for much
produce that Is now hard to dispose
The following quotations show the
money there Il IN it, THE canning
factory ct Blair closed about two
weeks ago, and the books show that
the establishment canned 306. 600
cans OF cOIut -1ofVvo VI peas AeefoSs
Of tomatoes and beans, and IA, 900
Of pumpkins and apples The value
Of these canned goods is s6I 800, and
the factory has already sold two
thirds Of this stock. The clear prof
is were $500 this season to the
stOekhOlders.n 1.-The stockholders
Of the TekAma canning factory in
vested SO, 90 In their establishment,
and the books e the close Of bust
ness showed 3 clear gain Of 1000.
What csn beat this for making
money!"
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-01-12

The county Offieers-eleet were duly
installed yesterday, but the ''inaug-
ural exercises were very quiet.
Further than q few free cigars there
was nothing to mark the greatness
Of the occasion. The board Of COM
missioners sustains but one change:
Taylor Miller succeeds Mr.. Dodge.
Mr.. Miller has long served the peO-
pie faithfully and efficiently as .
member Of the city council. He
has always been noted as one OF our
most enterPrising and progressive
citizens, and still q check upon ex-
trayaganee in public concerns. He
steps well fitted into one Of the most
important places In the county
government. The election Of
Arson Miller as chairman Of the
board was a deserved recognition Of
one Of the most honest and efficient
county commissioners Saline county
ever had. Alexander Melvin Camp
bell was duly indicted into the Of
fee Of Register Of Deeds, with Miss
Christie Campbell aud Louis TressIn
as assistants. The office is certainly
well equipped, and the people Of Ss-
line county will find that il was new
er before in better hands. The pop
ular old veteran, Jos. Sargent
stepped into the office Of county
clerk, with his assistant Miss Minnie
Sargent, with as little concern as II
there had never been an election.
Sherifi-eleet Gentry and his under
sheriff George J. Gentry were sworn
in as the only Democrats holding
position In Saline county. They did
not seem uOnplussed by the presence
OF 80 many "Llack Republicans"
County treasurer Wilson does not
take up his new trust until next
October. Coroner Brown and Sur
veyor Johnston quietly took posses
siOu Of their respective positions /
which they have filled so we'll in the
past.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-01-12
T. ID. Fitzpatrick. J.W. Going.
FITZPATRICK a GOING.
Real Estate. Loan. and Hnsur-
anee Agents and Abstrac-
tors.

They will be pleased to see you
to-day and every other day, at their
Office in Post Office Block, Salina,
Kansas. A regular line Of hacks and
carriages run from their corner to
all parts Of the city, free Of charge,
to all who wish to examine their
bargains in city aud suburban prop
erty. They will sell you lots in
South Park fifty by two hundred
feet in size, at from three hundred
and seventy-fve dollars up to nve
hundred dollars each, and give you
liberal terms. They have one Of the
finest blocks in this finest addition
They have an acre fronting on Santa
Fe Avenue and Highland Avenue. A
beautiful tract for a very reasonable
price. Call and see about it. Three
lots on Santa Fe Avenue in the Kan
sas Wesleyan grounds, all together
on corner for only fifteen hundred
dollars. How would you like two
fine lots on Iron Avenue for only
eighteen hundred dollars? They
are a bargain. In fact space is too
valuable to enumerate many Of the
bargains. These may be sold before
you see them. Do you wish to Dor
Ow money to assist in building you
house? They have money to loan
on city property for one, two or
three years, principal and interest,
payable at their Office. They have a
complete set Of abstract books for
Saline county, kept up every day.
DO not buy anything without an
abstract, they will furnish you com
plete abstract at a very reasonable
price. They are the agents for the
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance
Company for lOaning money on
farms. You can get money on good
property at 6 per cent and q reason
able commission. II you want a
straight loan they will do better than
most Of the loan companies. One
rood feature Of these loans is that
they can be paid In sHms Of one hum
bred dollars, whenever a coupon -
due, and the interest reduced that
much all the loan can be paid at
any time. They have houses and
lots for sale, farms for sale, and acre
tracts for sale, in fact almost any
thing you may need. This space be-
longs to them and from time to time
special bargains will appear. Do
not forget the place nor the hrm,
Fitzpatrick 4 Going Post once
Block, Salina, Kansas.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-01-12

Looking over the Abilene Gd-ette
the other day We read under title Of
Ellsworth Siftings" by a special
correspondent an article so fabulous
as to satisfy the sensatlonalism Of,
at least, the writer, the semblanee
Of truth not being required for that
particular class Of people. lbs evil
dent by the correspondents state
ment that the labOrers are a long
suffering, patient and defrauded PeO-
pie, while in the following lines he
states ION account Of delay OF pay
ment for six hours "had Smith
Bracy been there they would have
lynehed him!" We must do that
class Of abused men more justice.
We will not attempt to eHlOgize their
superiority Of reason, but we do not
think they would lynch any man
for delay Of their pay for six hours,
and we can say with considerable
assurance they would not attempt
such measures on any member Of
the firm Of Braey Bros. for q delay
Of as many hours. AS 10 clearing
out the boarding train before pay
lnent was made, the worthy cores
pendent is at fault agai q, for one
meal wss given the entire force free
after full payment was made. Those
sick uuou the train have l5een given
every attention by the contractors,
the one referred TO having been sent
on a special engine at the expense Of
the contractors where medical aid
could be obtained.
Fred Braeey has never had cause
to recognize any authority but his
own wishes regarding his personal
liberty-anOther Of your coFresPOn-
dent's errors. Perhaps such mis-
takes may be accounted for By the
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-01-12

mode Of paying of which was By g
check on Salins, thereby dePriving
the town Of golden opportunity"
For tsis reason he seems to bear the
firm more malice than he can salts
faetOrily explain by truth aud hence
resorts to lying. We would advise
the correspondent to use some other
means, for lying with success neces-
sarily requires a brain o. ordinary
intelligence. The Kansas Midland
Ry. has been operated with as much
quiet as Is usual on public work, and
we believe, with success to all con-
cerbed. -
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-01-12
LADIES, N1sHrOUT.
Leap Year Appropriately Celebrated b
ThsP.M n. o. CIub ~ the Opera House
Last Night

Leap Year Appropriately Celebrated ~
The P. n. o. CIub ~ the Opera House
Last Night
For a period extending back sew
eral weeks the young men have
eagerly awaited the leap year party
which wss 80 royalty given last
evening under the management Of
the 'P. n. on society. Il was ex-
clusively q ladies' dance. Every
thing was arranged and managed in
excellent shape-the ladies calling
for their gentlemen friends I'm hacks
and eseOrting them home in the
same manner. Promptly at 9 O'Clock
the grand march was announced,
and fifty couples Of Salinas first
society people Joined in the march
Following a program Of p numbers
and several extras was danced,
which extended far into the wee
sma' hours" Every possible want
that the gentlemen could wish for
was correctly managed, and the
ladies who carried out the plans can
well feel congratulated that the
affair proved such a brilliant sue
cess. Music was furnished by
TObey's orchestra in q satisfactory
manner while r. K. Jeffries-''man-
ager BOb"-guided the gay dancers
through the laneiers. AS oval
flowers" the boys looked exceeding
ly handsome and resigned to their
fate even without q murmur.
The ladies costumes were simply
elegant, many new toilets appearing
for the first time. Space forbids a
complete description Of them, but it
can be said to have been the finest
dressed ball ever given in our flour
ishing city.
Supper was supplied at Lime
grover & Heads at Il o'clock.
Among the many present we're
noticed Mr.. and Mrs. John Culp, Mr..
and Mrs. r. f. Niekles, Mr.. and |
Mrs. f. r Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. Z.
II. Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. r. V. Ken
nedy, Mr.. and Mrs. j: w. Wallace,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Lutt, Mr.. and
Mrs. o. P. Laird, Ms. ROebuck and
Mrs. DOlan, Mr. and Mrs. King,
Mrs. E. Whitman and Mrs. +. w.
Pike, Mr.. and Mrs. Coleman, Mr..
and Mrs. Norvall, Mr.. and Mrs. r.
X. Jeffries, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Curry, Mr.. and Mrs. w. G.. CABOT,
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Wilson, Misses
Lower, Alexander, ROebuck, King
man, Nettie, Emma and Mallie
Powers, ClarksOn, Lutt,
Hutchinson, Merrill. Sargent, Pealer.
Mills, Fairfield, Freeman, White
head, DOlan, Spencer and MeDaniels,
Messrs. Lockwood, Tsnner, Car
Stevenson, PiefIer, Curry,
L. and c. Wittmann, Horton, Har-
ris, Newman, Brown, Hutchinson,
Daily, Lewis, Bean, Summers, Lev
pring, Wellington, Burch, Power.
Paul and Uhrig
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-01-12

STATE OF EANsAs.l 50.

STATE OF EAESAS,l
COUNTY OF SALINE I
In the Probate Couri IN and for said County
In the matter Of the estate Of George
Watson, Diseased.
Notice b hereby given that I did on the
18th day Of December, A. ID. lst7, have GER
tain sealed package opened by the probate
Judge. said package purporting 70 Be- the last
viii and testament Of George watson, de-
ceased. late OF Saline county, Kansas.
Heir and all persons Interested IN the
Aforesaid estate are hereby notified that on
the 2i;h day OF January, AZ 10 O'Clock q M
A. ID. isss, I shall apply 90 said court 20 have
the said last will and testament prohated ac-
cordinE TO Law. ". o. WATsoN.
Salina, Kas-, Dec. %, 1877.
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NOTICEOF FINAL sETTLEMENT

STATE OF kANSA~sl -
torNTN % SALINE, \
In the Probate Court In and for said County
Inthe matter Of the estate Of Mary +. Jet,
deceased.
Creditors and all other persons interested
In the Aforesaid estate. are hereby notified,
that AT the regular term of the Probate Court,
IN and for said County, 20 be begun and held
al the Court Room In Salina. and County Of
Saline, Stale 81 Aforesaid, on the first Mon
day Ia tho month Of February. A. r., lesS, ]
shall apply to said couri for full and nnal
settlement OF said estate. Mary J.. Elston,
ExecutriN ofthe last will AMI testament Of
Mary r. Jett. deceased January 5th, A. d.
fess
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-01-12

sllLINAs kae-s Dec. ~ ~.
The annual meeting Of the Stoekholders 81
the kansas a Colorado railroad company iuf
the election OF directors for the ensuing year
and transaction ~ any other business fhaf
may be brought before Che meeting. VIII Pc
held 20 the ufIicc 90 the company. in -aliua.
Kansas, ON Tuesday she 2ith day 90 January ,
lszss az 10 o'clock a. m
stock transfer books viii Dc closed nom
the afternoon or December 2lfhr 81, until
the morning & January 18th. is,o.
GEo.C. SMITH, Secretary
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-01-12
CHAS. E. BOWEL.
FINEST IN THE CITY.

the JOURNAL Block and propose
make the the city The place viii be thoroughly odeled
throughout kept pp ali The time In connection with
Lunch Counter and short
order which viii al orders time during day and
night have added sverWare and China for the tables and
the Dining VIII keep constant
hand sfh complete stock Of confectionery and All things per
tanning hrs Restaurant Light Bread and Cakes fresh
every morning Regular barers the week 400 single meas cents
CHAs =. BoWEIL-
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-01-12

The Saliua JOURNAL and Herald,
both evening papers, are in a con-
trOversy as to which has sunk the
most money in attempting To make
daily papers for population Of nine
thousand. The mau who made such
a flaming success Of the Abilene Ga
zefte sunk out and Is now going into
q weekly And the columns OF the
Abilene Reflector and the Manhat-
tan Republic are so cOnfOundedly
thin IS to satisfy anyone that the
long felt want has been filled 50 far
as they are concerned. The Gazette
trust" must Of course last through
the presidential campaign. All
they want Il sand enough to let go
as the Union did.-JUnctiOn city
Union.
The Union does not bear in mind
that Salina IL a city nearly double
the population Of any Of the places
named. The daily papers here pub
lish sheets which would be a credit
10 Topeka or Leavenworth, rs far as
the amount Of reading matter-lOcal
and miscellaneous concerned.
Il Is not a question as to the exist
enee Of the dailies here, but as to
whether their patronage warrants
the amount Of reading matter fur
nished.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-01-12
Notice.

In the matter Of the assignment Of J. L.
Carroll.
All persons holding claims against ]. l.
Carroll, formerly OF New Cambria, Kansas,
are requested 20 present the same 10 me on
MAY ~, N, and - iSso a. Weaver's Hotel IN
New Cambria, Kansas, FOR allowance. After
Nav ~ isss. no claim will he allowed.
Dated January 4, lisa
liza W. J. DONMTER, Assignee.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-01-12

Auetioneer. Chico. kansas.

Auettoneer. Chico. Kansas
Will attend to sales in any part Of
the country, at prices to correspond
with the times. Will attend to get
ting out bills when desired, and can
assist in distributing when desired.
Satisfaction guaranteed. 2-Sm
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-01-12

The Ferlin building in the Com
mercial block Is receiving a new
coat OF paint. There ire several
other brick buildings whose appear
ance and condition would be greatly
improved were they treated in the
same manner.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-01-12

To- John johnson Of parts unknown:
You are hereby notified. that You have been
sued BY the above named MARY A-Iuhu-1n .
who nlcd her petition. against guu Bob the lriz-
trict Court ofsaid county and state. on the
I'D day OF December lSs7, PRAYING for n de-
cree Of divorce and that tho ehl uf si-or 90 see.
~. twp H. 70 west. b. ST aside for her use
and benefit, and for care AMI custody of mt
nor children IN plaihtif-s petition at f,rrth
You must answer said petition on or before
the 18th day OF February ISIS. or said petition
viii be taken a. true and Judgment rendered
- prayed for accordingly. Mary A. johnson
BY ]. =. Anderson. her Attorney.
Attest: e.. j. FrederickSuu.
Clerk District Court.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-01-12

Our good friend, Rev. A. J. Hart
sock is fast coming to the front As a
breeder Of fine Holstein cattle. He
is a thorough judge Of the good
points Of blOOded stock and we look
forward to the day when he will
make his culture Of fine stock quite
an important business in this eOun-
ty.-McI'heis son Freeman.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-01-12

Mrs. John Lamer, of Bridgeport,
has made her family a present Of a
magnificent upright Grand Mason
Hamlln piano from Vernon & Bond,
music dealers, OF Salina. Kas
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-01-12

ThOrstenberg Bros, hardware
dealers Of Assaria, have made an
assignment for the benefit Of their
creditors. The friends OF these ex-
cellent young gentlemen will regret
to hear that they are compelled to
do this. We learn just now that the
friends Of the firm have agreed to
secure the creditors against less, and
that they will resume business
acaiu
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-01-12
VIZ 9. InstaIIatIon.

On last Saturday evening the WO-
mems Relief Corps held a public in
stallatiOn Of officers at their hall
the exercises occurring between the
hours of : and g o'clock. The officers
elect were as follows: Mrs. NJ. s.
Crowley, President; Mrs. $. South
wick, Sr. V. P; Mrs. f. Conrad, Jr.
V. P; Mrs. NJ. Reed, See'y; Mrs. NJ.
b. Beebe, Treas. Mrs. Minnie Criss,
Conductor; Miss Cora Sherman,
Guard; Mrs. Sherman, Chaplain.
The installation was conducted by
Mrs. Crowley reelected president,
who 10y virtue Of being past presi-
dent, is empowered To perform
the ceremony Of installation. The
proper officer to conduct the install
latiOn is past commauder Of the
q. A. II. post, but neither Of the four
past commanders OF John \. Logan
Post exhibited the requisite gallant
ry due the ladies, let alone duty in
the premises. Mrs. Crowley de-
servedly raped these gentlemen
over the knuckles for their direlie-
tion-which admouitiOn we trust
will serve its desired purpose here
after. The services were beautiful
aud interesting and shows that the
ladies were fully equal to the
ordeal. A number of ladies and
gentlemen gathered into the hall to
witness the bestOwal OF honors.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-01-12

Sheet Music Small Instruments. Orsaa ard R-'
Stools and lowest prizes
Sewing Machines sold the Fen-i %
month
and Sewing Machines fefAtc@ 80
Cali and See Che finest prices IN central Ka s
eoufh Fe, GrierB Block, Satna kansa8
tuning Pianos fi-1o'
feet afsty patent truck
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-01-12

The eighth annual meeting Of the
Kansas Valley Detective Assoeia-
ton will be held at the city hall,
Salina. January 2lst, A. d. 1888, at
80 O'Clock p. m. Flee ton Of
officers and other important business
to transact, make it especially de-
sirable for full attendance Of mem
bers. J. NJ. ANDERSON.
Iw-2ti President.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-01-12

s. Paris Davis announces in the
PaOla Republican that he viii sell
his household goods. horse and
buggy, &C., at auction January eth.
We hope be will pay his debts with
the proceeds. That is something he
did not do here.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-01-12

Four weeks ago a certain loan
agency in this city refused loan Of
5000 ON certain county property.
Since then, the same loan agency
offered to loan 5000 on the same
property. and finally 5000. This
shows that money matters are be-
coming much easier in this commu-
nity, and Is a fine omen for easy
times in the spring.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-01-12

The following decisions have been
rendered In the Saline county cases
by the supreme court:
John HemphilI vs.. Elite Hemp
hill; taken up on error; decision Of
lower court reversed.
State Of Kansas VS.. ElOph Peter
son; appeal; decision Of lower court
affirmed.
John E. Woodward vs.. the Trask
Fish Co.; decision OF lower court
affirmed.