The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-04-04
AMERICUS NEWS.

Clay tcOlOred) died at her residence on
Allen creek yesterday, after an. illness
of four months. She leaves a large
family of children to mourn her loss.
She was the wife of Henry Clay, the
blacksmith, of the firm of Crandal s.
Clay.
Charley Rankin is some better this
morning and seems to be resting cas-
Ter, but not much hopes of his recov-
cry are entertained.
Mr.. Railey returned from Kansas
City this morning where he had been
in the interest of the BushODg stone
company.
We have heard of two quite large
pieces of field corn which have already
been planted. From the looks of the
weather yesterday afternoon they were
evidently rushing the season.
To-day is nice and pleasant and the
work of making garden is again re-
sumed. BURLOw.
AAIERICUs, March 3O.-Oklahoma
maps are now in demand. Those not
wishing to go are interested in those
who are. The auctioneers expect big
rush of sales. 1t aosorbs nearly all
other themes of conversation to the
| detriment all other items of news and
politics.
Wise Bros. have moved their saw
mill out to the land of j. G. F. Wright,
where they have d large contract of
saving.
John Vanhassel returned Thursday
| from Michigan, where he has been
| spending the winter. He says there is
no place like Kansas and he proposes
to remain in or near the city Of Amer
icus.
Philip Moore has returned from his
trip to the southwestern part of Mis-
| souri,.
The lyceum boys have up the ques-
ton of the adjustment of capital pun.
ishment. BURLOW.
Painting and papering done on short
notice by D. G. Grinell.
Twenty-three suits of clothing al
just One-half price. Sl2 suits for So al
j. ,. Gibson's.
At the old Henning stand l will sell
| flour right down at bottom prices fol-
cash, during the present hard times.
J. w. LEsH.
Hwy yonr fresh meat and bologna of
Bircket & White, at the old reliable
| city meat market, Americas,
Bulldog britches. You can'G rip
them. For sale by j. ID. Gibson.
AMERICUs, April 1.-The city cleo
tion is passing off quietly. Not enough
was developed to-Set out an opposition
ticket until the day of election. A
| small vote will be cast.
4 glorious rain visited this part of
the country Saturday night. 1t will
suspend farming for a few days, Tie
rain was accompanied by very sharp
lightning.
A fractions horse jumped on the back
of w. II. Anderson, and this morning
he is feeling quite sore. He is able &c
get around, however, by the aid OF a
cane.
Frank Lowry, who has been clerk
ing in Tressler s. Lowry's store, viii
start for his home in Sterling this
morning. BURLow.
Despite the low prices of butter and
eggs Tressler & Lowery will give the
top price for them, in groceries or dry
goods. We have some splendid fioul
for a little which We recommend you tC
buy.
D. G. GrineIl is not too busy farming
to do your painting and papering.
See Gibson's cheap counter for bar
gains.
Buy dry goods of Tressler & Lowry,
who keep the newest patterns. latest
designs and best goods for the least
money.
Headlight oil at Gibson's.
AMERICUs, April 1.-The city cleo
tion passed off very quietly and was al
was an exceedingly tame affair, only
seAenty votes being cast. Mrs. Rob
bins and Miss Mollie Mcmillan wert
chosen clerks and made very efficient
officers. The following ticket wal
elected:
Mayor-John Bond.
Councilmen-MiIton Toomey, A. B
Royal, E. B. Lesh, o. Lineback and j
s. Gibson.
Police Judge "A. n. Wise.
Ali the councilmen except A. 3. Roy
al are at present filling that position:
A. Is. Ellis has quit working at thu
: jewelry business in this city, and viii
start west in few days.
j. A. Greenlee of Emporia was in the
city last evening.
In a talk with A. n. Wise to-day he
positively says he Will net qualify as
| police judge.
The defeated candidates are setting
them up" to-day. BURLow.
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Children Cry for Pitchers CastOria.
When Baby was sick. we gave her CastoriA
When she was . Child. abe cried for CaseoriA
When she became Miss ahe chung to CashOr1A.
When ahssaAd Children. she gavethem castor1a.
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License to wed was issued