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L. BINGEEY AXTELL. MARSHALL COUNTY, KANSAS, March 20, '84. No, 33 vol n. OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

noon at i o'clock. An elder will be ordained previous to tho communion on Snbbalh morning. It is hoped The entertainment that was to have been given at the Congregational church this week is postponed until further us, and will occupy the liouso in which Olin Tra.sk formerly resided. This is anuther valuable addition to our social and business circles. Local Ilappcnstanccs.

Miss Minnie Ofi'ult, of Morrill, lirown DWARF DOINGS. Whnfs your occupation?" See Weaver Larew's new ad. Look nt Qnimi's advertisement. (i lance at Wasser Manker's adv. Go to tli City Restaurant when you want good eigaiH, tobacco, Jainei Kwinj; went to St.

Josejili Sunday to spend a day or two. VV. A. JleVino at City Restaurant keeps lino cigars, candy etc. Wash, Kinrns waslielpingln Ewing's Store during tlio ubaenci; of the latter Consult lirooki before getting inaur" cd elsewhere.

Duck hunters are to revel in a plentiful crop of that kind of Axtell K.iifr stll the celebrated and Jlnller Mills Hour. During this muddy weather il is hard to tell whether it, isspringoronly JIarsh. 11 ardware, tinware, at J. T. Ely's tllie lowest cash prices.

John liiddle 1ms returned from aland buying trip to lieloit. Go to Ely's pump department when your old pump gives out. Hurrah! for tho Iron' (J'nnt Eoree 1'uiiip. Lou is agent therefor. that members of the M.

L. church will unite with us, by request of Bro. A Amos who purposes being with us. Services will lie held next week at liai-leyville, commencing next Monday night, the 21th inst. A full attendance requested.

H. P. Wilson. We aro sorry to be called upon to chronicle the fact that a couple of the young maidens of Axtell lot their tem pers get away with them to such an extent as to cause themto indulge in a little fisticuff on one of the prominent street corners. It wasn very however, it did not result any black eys or broken limbs.

Exercise is good for the young, and old toofof that mailer, but they might, possibly, find a more lady-like way of adding tir their muscular and physical forces. But it don't matter, there wss no loud talk, no one was disturbed, and no men were hurt. Axtsll it Kile? (suecessorato J. Axtoll) bavo added a fine stock of dry goods, clothing, hoots and shoes, bats and cups, to their lino of groceries, queciisw.ire, glassware and provisions. The firm has decided to have the store known as tho "One Price Cheap Cash ikoro," and will do a strictly cash busi ness, believing Dcnenoiai aime customer and dealer.

Hoping all patrons who have favored the old firm with their patronage, will continue With Axtell King, we solicit the patronage of all, and guarantee better bargains than any other store in the city. Axtki.l Kino. Mr. Frank G. Siller, of Axtell, Kansas, a Summit township boy.

who went west over twenty-two years ago, visited his old homo the past week, for tho first timo in over fifteen years. He spent three years in our town a quarter century ago, learning the shoemaker's trade, and naturally found things considerably ennnged here now. II a started back on Monday taking With him threo line horses purchased from Powell of Shadeland, Springboro. The sale is quite a feather in the cap of Messrs. Puwell as Mr.

Sitler had visited several noted stables before coming here. Conneaut ville Courier, March 14. St. Patrick's Day tamo around all right, but was rather quiet, owing to to the rainy weather and general damp-badness of this portion of our mundane sphere. Still the many friends of ould Ireland, who live in and around Axtell managed to commemorate tho day in a very fair manner, and green ribbons of shami ock loomed up at the button-hole' of many or tho boys, both young and old.

lu Cornet Band came, out and made the air lively with their music, and played many pieces appropriate to the occasion. At night quite a number of Irishmen assembled in Loob's Hall, where, inter spersed with music from the band, speeches were made by Messrs. Hynes, Wren and Brooks. Mr. Hynes also gavo an excellent recitation.

About o'clock tho meeting ended amid many expressions of good fellowship and regard for the land of their birth, and the unanimous wish that some day in tho near future, tho Emerald Isle would ro-eeivo her just rights and assunio tho plat among nations which is rightfully hers. By this time next year it is intended the Irish shall have an organization which shall lilting stylo celebrate St. Patrick's day the Irishman's Fourth of July and we hope it will be carried out. Frayer's Fix, The case was called Tut lay morning and Cal.T. Mann was appointed Samuel Prayer's attorney, to be assisted by a relative of Prayer's, a lawyer from Nebraska.

Tho entire forenoon was taken up in arguing for a continuance by Cal. T. Mann opposed by E. A. Berry Attorney.

The Judge however do. itledto proceed with the trial lortli- willi. District Clerk, J. M. Patterson, then ail complaint No.

to which the man replied, "I am not guilty." (Said count being in regard to tho kill ing of Mrs. John i'ennmgion.) Jurymen were called and the afternoon consumed in selecting a jury and opto the present writing. 10:110 a. m. of Wednesday a Jury hail not been secured.

The caso may go trial this afternoon. The court room was crowded. The seats were all occupied and standing room left. Considerable excitement about the trial. OTlIP.lt NO'I'KS.

On Monthly case No. 20J, was passed upon as follows: Plea of guilty. Fino of Sioo and costs. I lefeiidaul required to enter into a bond of not to sell liquor in violation of twelve months. Case No.

"Kt, same order. Cave No. I'm was continued at ens! ot! deleiu lunt notice on account of bad weather and sickness. The only way to bo sure your horses' nocks will not (jail is to buy a pair of James R. Hill's Concord collars.

They are without a rival. J. D. Gillispie sells them. S.

F. Clary is located in W. J. Mc-Atee's house, and can now enjoy the luxury of thrusting his legs under his own table. Ho more boarding for him for awhile.

Tho 15. C. li. Boys bad intended to serenade the town, Monday, but fortunately or unfortunately were prevented by the rainy weather from carrying out their design. Laut E.

Holyoke removed his family to Seneca, where ho is now installed as telegraph operator. Of course Gene l.ad the Visitoh sent to his new addifss. I have .1 head ofheavy work horses, 2 set of work harness, one top buggy to sell cheap for cash or trade for cows or heifers. W. J.

McAtkis. Axtell, Kansas. Washington Wren, father of G. and one of the solid men of Savannah, came out Thursday on a visit to his son and to take a squint at some fine country. Xale Brown, one sf the largest stock-buyers of Centralia, came up Thursday and looked around a day or two, seek ing where he might profitably invest some of his spare shekels.

Miss Conable's pupils gave her a sur prise party on Tuesday evening, the an niversary of her birthday. Miss Cona-ble is deservedly popular with both pupils aed parents-Blue Rapids Times. The VisiTou ollico has Ik en engaged the I nit few days getting out Invitations few the Odd Fellows ball, on the 23111 of next month. These invitations were some of the finest ever printed in the county. This burg came very near having to go to bed the last of last week, and pray for coal, us none was to be had in town.

enough came in Saturday to thaw the whole town out in time for meeting. The Masonit; Lodge of this place which was in session for several days last week under the direction of E. D. Hillycr, Grand State Lecturer closed on Saturday evening having perfected the work. Picture Frames made to order at Wasser's furniture store.

He lias just received a new and elegant lot of moulding', mid and will bo glad to see you when you either want to buy or look at his goods, Col. Soveraneo having purchased the residence formerly occupied and owned by Lou Wasser, has moved his family into the same and will, an soon as spring opens, make extensive improvements on bis new purchase. Last Saturday pure King had his first lawsuit. The case being Wasser vs Sharp and others. W.

W. Brooks appearing for plaintiff and Steven Stout for defendants. The caso was postponed for thirty days. Dr, Raley, came up from Goff, Brown county, last Sunday to seo what Ihe prospects would lie for locating in Axtell, but as Dr. Moore, of Vermillion, has already made his arrangements to come ho.

didn't llngur long. The Masonic Lodge of Seneca chart ered a special train, and went to Beat lie Sunday, to attend the Dr. J. Sheldon, a prominent and highly respected citizen of that place who died Friday night quite 'niddenly. Our esteemed friend II.

II. Flynt one of the solid men of Axtell made us bis debtor for a pleasant call. lie tells us that MeCarn and Singrey have joined teams to make the Axtell VisiTon more lively than ever. Seneca Tribune. After the 2Stli day of March all book accounts and past duo notes will bw placed in tho hands of a collector with costs of collection, unless other arrange-lueuts aro made with me before that date.

J. T. Ely. Lyman Raymond, a substantial farmer from Brown county, has purchased farm just east of town and will remain Willi us. Mr.

Raymond Is an old soldier and musician and is quite a help to tho band boys. Mr. H. takes the Visitor Mr. J.

11. Trout, of Trcmont, 111., came out with his family Ihe hitter pari of last week, i.ud intends to locale with PTATK. Oovernor Georjro W. Click Lieutenant Oovornor i. W.

Kinney Secretary of State fames Siniiii Auditor of Htllto K. P. Md ttbe Treasurer of Statu Samuel T. Hmve tSup'tof Public Instruction II. Kpeer Attorney General W.

A. JohiiHou i-ioc'y Htatu Hoard of Agriculture, Win. Nhn rtuperiutembmt of Inmirnneo O. T. Welch Htato Librarian H.

CI. DemitH c'y Htuto HfMorleal Society. K. U. Admna Adjutant General Thorn aa Moonlight HAit Printer T.

Uwlnt Thatcher titate Senator, 81ot Dint Perry Hutchinson Member Legislature, Win ti. Olnun COUNT. by. i H. M.

Wilhlto, I. C. Lt'Kvre, Coram iftslonera R. Vonrheefl H. ('.

Wood worth Iitlitek 11. K. Hlmrpe Patterson John Jirowii Bnwili Clerk Treasurer JtevtRtor of Deeds Jltrict Clerk Probate Attorney Edward A- JSup'tnf Public Irmtructluu Sampson Heno Coroner Dr. J. J.

Murvoyor William Mil liken Judge, 12th JudloialDItdrict. A. tt. Wii.wn MU HH AY TOWNSHIP. Trustee Clerk Treasurer A.

C. Kin. I Win. Mi neb an, J. F.

Hharpo, I Wm. Mtiley, 1 Jumr-s ilnuntrpley Ce.urles Dennis ti. Sale of the Peace Constables CHURCH DIRECTORY. PHKHIiYTKltTAN. At A xt oil's hull, every iillcrnnto Snnhath.

11 o'clock a. in. 7 o'clock p. m. At limleyvillo erery alternate Habliath at II o'clock ft.

in. At Kern KChool limine union I'venlny. Sb-bath school at A vtell'B hall every Sabhntii at JO a. in. Kabtmth Bohonl at Itaileyvdle every bubLialb at 1U a.

in. 11. P. Wiuhdn, Paatm. Bervlcea every Habbatli at o'clock a.

and 7 o'clock p. in. Sabbath nchool directly after morniuK nervlco. Gko. HoiiVOKK, Piistor.

METHODIST. Eyary Btihhath alternatlinr with the davR of trvic In the PrOHbyterinn eliurch. liourrt of service, II a. in. and 7 p.

ni. Sabbath nehool erery Sabbath ut lu o'clock a. n. A. Amos, Pimtor.

SOCIETY DIRECTORY. G. A. NO. Kl.

Montfl Rt flip Armory the Kcrnnd iukI hint Tuugtlity of each muutli. W. M. I.im ak, U. A.

Kl.v, CouimitinJor. Adjutuut. I. O. O.

V. Meet, ovory Mondny at 7:30 p. m. nt Axtoll'B hull. Wm.

KniKKKiiii.c, N. il. W. A. V.

0. J. A. Smith, Buo y. 11.

C. II. Mftftn evrry Monday, Thunu'my nml Putur-Ijiiy ut I.oob liall. I'iidf. Ha ii rh.

Milt. L. HiNiiHBy, Bi-o'y. J.uadnr. A.

8. 0. n. Mrnitanrnry Momlny. Tliurflilay and Palnr- lay at tho Hchnol Hour H.

F. Jounuon, Beuj. It. 1''. ASrlRH.

LurttJul. A. F. 4t A. M.

Mfotn nopntid and fourth Saturdays of rui month at 7:30 p. at IJull'a Imll. V. h. WintKi.mt, 1).

T. Ackbii, Bocy. W. M. RY.

TIME TABLE. TItATNS WKST. No. 8, Parlflo ExproBH No. 7, Way KrolRlit No.

9, Thrmiirh Kroltrht. No. Througli FruiKht Tit A INS EAST. No. 4, Atlantlo KxproHH No.

Way Fri'iKlit No. ld, Throuirh Frolrht No, la, Tlmuh Fiulnllt .4 p. m. in i. in.

p. ill. u. 111. .12:07 p.

m. I p. in. a. lu.

H. V. Cl.AHV, AKL'Ilt J. B. IIOI.YOKB, Op'r.

Monthly Auction salo. WM. Hl'RAK will hold an Auction Palo at 1ho St. Joo Hi W. Hloi'k yarclB In Axtoll, on llio tlrBt Haturday of each inonlli.

All ptu-tlos liavliiK alock for nalo will pli-anii lirlilt? thi-ni In lifforo noon of that day. TcrinB l-oaKouaolo mid natlafactlon Kiiaranloed. WM. SI'KAIC. 0.

A. COLE, IMiysi ciiin Surgeon. Axtoll, Kansas. WM. HUNTKR, M.

Physician Surgeon Office Oue Door Eust of Axtoll King's. 4 AXTELL, KANSAS. A.T.SCHELL, (5 en oral lJlaclcsiM i th. l'LOW W0HK A SPECIALTY. AATLL, KANSAS.

CIIAS. BUOWN, Attorney Marynvillo, KnimaB. Colloctlotii proiupllymnde. DeedH, Khh, oartuiiii) made inn ami iM-Knowiou t-i i. Kiinn loini made, haiK'8 reaHuutible UtHcn ovnt puit-oiliou.

We made the acquautanee of Mr. W. G. Parmer, our new night operator, and found him to be a thorough gentleman and evidently understanding his bus', ness. Mr.

P. came from Illinois, and likes the country so well ho will probably send for his family soon. Charles Bird has purchased a half in terest in the drug business of W. A. Paul, and soon commence to smile on his friends from behind the counter.

Mr. Paul will return to Missouri, and the business will he managed by Charley. They will occupy thejied Front. Success to the new firm. Bliss' American Wonder Peas, for seed purposes, in bulk, for sale by Liv ingston Httllard.

These peas are un questionably the finest raised any and we advise all who contemplate raising peas to purehar.o their supplies of seed from Livingston Ballard. W. II. Gwiun, of Centralia, was over to Axtell last Friday, looking around to see what the prospects would be for starting a paint shop. Mr.iGwinn is a good workman and a gentleman, and should he conclude to locate with us, would make a valuable addition to our business circles.

The Giant Force pump is, unquestionably the best pump in the wide, wide, world. It will never wear out because its wearing parts are made entirely of iron. It will fuit eveiybod because it works perfectly and never gets out of order. L. C.

Wasser, Ax tell, Kansas, is the agent. Wathena Roller King Flour is the best ill tao market. These mills have a wide reputation for grinding a superior quality of Hour, and if you want to se cure the very best manufactured, at the lowest price, you will liny the Wa thena Roller King. Hayes Russell keep it for sale. Sonny you want to be solid with your best girl, just go around to the City lies' taurant and till up on some of those dandy oysters, and if that don't bring her to time, why just stop in on your way from the dining-room, and liny her some of those Hue candies, and our word for it, you will be Ilia solid man forever more.

Messrs. Siller Griffith hereby give notice that that they will exhibit their Clydesdale and orinan stallions, recently bought from Powell of Springboro, on Saturday, 23, 1SKI. They are undoubtedly the finesl horses ever brought to the State, and will repay all lovers of horses to come anil see them. Srri.uu GitiFFri'its, Not wishing to make my old customers any more trouble than is absolutely necessary, I hereby notify them that if they do not come in and snare up immediately, they will have costs added thereto, ns I will place the books in tho hands of a collector. Save the trouble, expense and heart-pangs of this step by coming in and squaring up.

J. J. AXTW.t,. It is with feelings akin to pleasure that we write that J. C.

Wasser's fi rnl-ture store lvceived a big addition last Tuesday. When tho way freight bad passed, tho depot platform was covered with chairs, bedsteads, parlor sets, tallies, safes, and every description usually kept in a first-class siore. His stock is well selected and any one can find just what he wants. Prices reasonable. Here's the boss "cod'' on somebody: Mr.

Bull brought a Billy goat into town yesterday in a wagon. Mr. P. L. Wheeler, who is a member of the Ma sonic lodge, was passing when the goat was unloaded.

Grandpa Miller was also there, and remarked to P. There, ymi Masons have got your goat and 1 suppose you can iniiiale new candidates." Wheeler, of course, suid Yes," and then carried the Billy goat aloft. Seueea Roller Mills Flour Snow-llake and Artie every sack of which is warranted to give satisfaction or money refunded. The Seneca Mil'l have very recently added the "Roller process" to their mills, and now have the largest and finest in this part of the State. They employ none but first-class millers, and the quality of their goods is unsurpassed.

Try a sack and you will use no oleer. This linn's goods are sold by James Ewing of the is'cw Cash Store, under Yisrroit office. The communion of tho Lord's supper will be held in the Hall next Sabbalh morning, commencing at II o'clock. I'n naiulorv services oil Thursday and Friday evenings, and satiuday after is county, is visiting her uncle, W. lirooks.

Go to Livingston Ballard's for all kinds of garden seeds. They have a full supply. Those having stallions are respectfully requested to bring them to Axtell on Saturday, March -2. James R. Hill's Concord collars are the best in the market.

D. Gillispie, Axtell, Kansas, sella them. Axtell King's lore-room is filled with everything needed in tiny family. Prices the lowest in town. Brooks, the loan broker, will get you a loan cheaper than any other broker.

Only 0 per cent, straight. Livingston Ballard have a full lino of garden seeds in stock, Call ou them before you buv your seeds. E. 1). Hillynr who has been attending tho Masonic, meetings returned to his home in Valley Falls, this State.

Squire Stout was serenaded by the band boys last Monday night, and set 'em up in good stylo to the aforesaid boys. Call en J. C. Wasser for furniiure. He had a line assurlmont of all kinds of furniture, and it will pay any one to call and see it.

Lou Wasser is agent for the celebrated Iron Giant Force Pump. Yon will do well to examine itlbefore buying elsewhere. B. H. Stanley has a full line of stalk cutters, plows, harrows, cultivators, Ace.

just received, which will be sold at bottom prices. J. C. O'-N'iel. who shines forth in one of the principal business houses of 1'eattie, came down Friday and called iu the boys.

Prof. V.it: lies goss to Walerville, Frl-dn night to play for the Lea) Year ball which the ladies of that place art) to give. Last Tuesday evening so much way freight as unloaded on the depot plut-farni tb'ittheie was hardly room left to alk arm nd on. Don't foil to examine those Chester II. le shoes ut the Trade jiorium.

For stylo and price cauuot bo uiteu. Eiu-they Ilenrv RaVi.lond, who lives a short distance north of town, lias been quite I sick lately and in Monday last, went to consult a physician. All'. Moraine, row of Omaha, writes gotting Axtell news, and coin cquontly eiders Tins YiMToit sent to bil i. Joe Wasser baa been engaged for some time on a Hue new house which Mr.

Sam. Brock ha.5 been erecting on his farm east of town. 1). W. Acker, one of tho old timers of Marshall county, w.istip last week attending tho Masonit: Lodge.

He of course call 'd on the Nat've. Sam. Boston, of Paw ono of the VisiTon's subscribers, cn no down from that village last Thursday, with load of apples. Conitf again, Si m. J.

C. Wasser's immense of furniture has arrived, and we i uust say it makes a display that would t.o credit to a much larger and older town. Urooks, tho land agent, bis the largest and best list of land for sale of any agent in the Slate. Ken Lint for anything pei to land buyi ig. Mr.

J. B. Grove requests us to call all interested In lax-title suits new ponding in court to meet in Axtoll on Saturday, March 121, at Brooks' olllce. W. W.

Urooks lias now madu arrange ments so there is no delay in ge lling loans consummated, as be does tho in spection of lands for the company. In order to out my of trunks, I will, for tbs dext thirty ivs, oll'er thcin at cost. A good stock from which to select. J. I).

Giu.ihpu Parties desiring small "sums ef monev on short timo can be accoiii-modiiied by calling on (Jao, AV. Wukx. Where did you gel the Hour you make such nice bread with? I buy the Severance Snow Flake at IlAVKS it ItlJKSlCL't. Squire Stout says when ho was Justice of the Peace the other boys hud all the fun, but now he is out out of office he proposes to take a hand in the circus. There's pumps and punnia.

Vhero? At ElyH, of course. Last week Jlr. I). X. Alexander lost a steer from blackleg.

For a clen, easy sluivogoto Barnott's sbnving parlors. It wns fun to see Tir.sk et al driving hogs through tho mud yesterday. Jlaye Unwell sell tho celebrated Severance flouring mills flour. Try it. Grass and field seeds of all kinds in bulk at ,1.

T. Ely's. Clothing, hats and caps at auction prims at the Trade Emporium. Hanker Wasser nro Belling the dandy Hour for SI. on per sack.

If yoa want your pump to work well htre Kly put it down for you. John Dickerson was so unfortunate as to In: a line colt by death last week. 121b choice New Orleans sugar for $1.00 at Trndo Emporium. We were pleased to meet Doctor C. W.

Uliss of Hiawatha, who came up Tuesday and returned Wednesday. If you wftnt a good clock cheap go to Htnnley's. He luts just received nouie nice ours. A number of tho young folks are talking of having a dance in Loob's Hall at an early date. Joo Ely hi recently received a new Hue or pumps.

Ibeu them when you want something to draw water with. Mr. W. A. lingers, of up Eiiday, and of course dropped in and chinned the Native aw Idle.

Tho Tiiid Emporium 1ms now in stock t.li finest lini of clot.hiiKj; ever offered to tlio citizens of Axtell. It is rumored that steps will bo taken in the near future to get up a Catholic fair for the benefit of that Church. The Flour made by the Severance Flouring miils is of superior grade. Hayes Russell sell. it.

Mr. Wise, of the late firm of King Wise, has routed' the shop from Mr. Iiiddlo and ill continue the business. The only dealer in stoves is Mr. J.

T. Ely wlio keeps a splendid stock for salo at very reasonable prices. Lou Wasser is making a new road wagon specially adapted to his pump business. J. It.

Siller wants all tho corn ho can get. Will dump, and pay best market price. Mrs. Sharpe Is reported to bo much better and improving fast to the delight of her many friends. The Trade Empoiium is now in laily iecipt of new goods for tho spring trade.

Wo understand that a l'reKhyleriiiu organization is soon to bo ellected at liailejvilk). So tho good work goes on. tiny tho Soveraneo Flouring Mills Hour and you will certainly have light bread. Hayes Uussell sell it. Hull isbavingasolid wooden awn ing erected in front of his business bouse.

Go to Ely's when you want a stove to cook your "grub" on or by v.hlcli to toast your feet..