Chase County Courant from Cottonwood Falls, Kansas • 4

REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVEN WATERSPOUT. Call at Drinkwater Schriver's hardware, tinware, wagons, etc. TION. The rain, Monday night, appears and see the Elward Harvester Pursuant to call, the Republicans met in mass convention at the court- to have been a regular waterspout, and the Champion reapers and mow FEIDAY, MAY 19, In this immediate section the rai ers. bouse, in this city, at 1:30 o'clock, was beneficial; but, we learn, from Saturday afternoon, May 13.

Died, on Saturday nigkt, May 13 The convention was called to or CITY AND COUXTT NEWS. our energetic Deputy Sheriff, Geo 176, of measels, the infant daughter W. Estes, that considerable damage der by Mr. D. P.

Shaft. Judge 8. P. Young was elected chairman and of Mr. and Mrs.

Ed. Childs, of thu was done on Fox creek. TIME township. Hon. T.

5. Jones Secretary. Mr. A. S.

Howard nominated Mr. Mr. James O'Dell, at the head of Vetwrd. Eastward. The machine that takes the big So.

16, Fox creek, had the soil washed away F. B. Hunt as one delegate to the premium at Philadelphia, this year. State Convention. Carried.

r. from his corn, and it will prove loss. Stations." Vo.l'so.3. No. i5 o.

2,1 So. Mail. Tw i Ft. Stock r. a.

a. m.ip. FaZord IMf 35- 6:07 5 er, 5 5 Elm.lnle. 8:15, 4:51 Hunt '8. Cl 11:44 1 6i 4: is the Champion: sold at Cedar 9:50 8i Mr.

J. C. Dwelle nominated Hon. O. H.

Drinkwater, and T. S. Jones 7 55 Mr. M. C.

Newton had 106 bushe' Point, Kansas. a 9:15 7:44 134 ratties irom ueavcr county, xra edar Gr 6ri5i nominated Hon. Henry Brandley. Senator Wood spoke in opposi tion to Mr. Drinkwater, and was fol of corn, 40 bushels ot wheat, in the crib, and 1 barrel of pork, all be are expected here, in a few days, to All trains ran daily except Xos.

15 and IS; anJ mey run every o.ay except unuay. locate and stay. Also, several per lowed by Mr. Jones in a strong argu had, washed away; 8 acres of sons'from Ohio. ment in favor ot Uapt.

Urandley TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS. A.S. GILLETT, Dealer in HARDWARE, STOVES AND TINWARE, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. THE BEST HARVESTERS MADE IN THE COUNTRY-- ELWARD'S, WOOD'S AND M'CORMICK'S. CHARTER OAK! STOVES.

NAILS, IRON AND STEEL, WAGON AND WAGON WOODWORK, COTTONWOOD FALLS, KANSAS. FIRST-CLASS TAIlORINC. TAILORING A LA MODE soir Reepectfullj announce to the citizens of Cottonwood FalU and Chase countT, that they hare takes rooms in the OLD FRENCH RESTAURANT, ON BROADWAY, And commenced tailoring. Garments of all styles will be cut and made up in good tate and warranto! to lit. Our Ml lie Oilie In State of Kansas.

Call and try n. We will always be found ready and willing to take measures and wait oo our patron with pleasure. J. M. AG.

W. 1IA1ES. wheat and between 30 and 40 acres of corn, in the field, ruined. His Mr. Brandley received six votes, Subscribers to Hie CouaaxT.

when they see Vacr.r-sX" their papers, will know that Messrs. J. P. Caldwell and Leroy and Mr. Drinkwater thirteen votes.

kitchen was washed off its founda ttn-y are iu arrears, or that their subscription lias expired, and they are rcipcctfiillv requested Mr. Drinkwater's election was made Martin went to Topeka, Wednesday morniner, to attend the Democratic to tle we are in need of money just now; tion and damaged. unanimous. On motion of Mr. A'.

S'. Howard, Slate Convention. Mr. Amos Noyes lost nearly al ana imvkmjm we nave ti pay L.ASH lor our print-m-Mock. We nope the friend of the CocniitT lit need no further request to either call and t-etile up or remit the amuuLtof their indebted- Capt.

Brandley and Mr. S. A. Breese of his growing crops. Brace up and pull down that vest that you bought at Caldwell were elected alternates.

Mr. Howard moved that the dele Mr. Hollingsworth lost about lo acres of growing grain. It fits nicely; get one; they gates use their best endeavors to secure delegates to the National Mr. William Wood says it abou have plenty for sale cheap." cleaned out bis whole crop, and he Dress, used with taste and judg has taken a new start F.

E. Smith says real estate accum ment, enhances beauty. Ladies, you will find both taste and judgment ulated on his farm, Monday night, used in the ''Domestic Convention that will work for Jai. G. Blaine for President, first, last and always.

Mr. T. S. Jones said he was an Anglo-Saxon; but endorsed Mr. Howard's motion.

He moved ar amendment that they be Messrs. Breese, Smith and Dwelle opposed instructing delegates. Mr. Montgomery favored the in and now he does not know where Rev. C.

A. Richardson will preach he lives. In fact, he thinks rea estate has raised in his neighbor at Cottonwood station, next Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. A. Sunday hood.

Providence smiles on Frank, school will bo organized after eer FASHIONABLE CLOTHING HOUSE. The rain, Monday night, caused struction of delegates and thought it LOCAL SHORT STOPS. "Eclipse." "Champion." Hope at Corn is already up. Look to your flowers. 3Iilk crocks at Tuttle's.

lucensware at Tuttle's. Teas at Caldwell Boots at Caldwell Subscribe for the Courant. Sugars at Caldwell Clothing at Caldwell Calicoes at Caldwell Bacon and hams at Watson's. A choice lot of teas at Tuttle's. Queensware at Caldwell Old papers for sale at this office.

1 a i vices. a sudden rise in tne Cottonwood the privilege 01 the convention to instruct. Mr. Edwin Pratt is happy; he river, ihe uottonwood river, ana Diamond and Middle creeks were Senator Wood said it was the duty smiles, and says: "Let's smoke It's a bouncing boy, and arrived, last higher than at any time this spring of the convention to instruct; and that the delegates-would know what to do in the event of any change. Saturday, May 13.

Mother and babe A number of fields of growing grain FIRST-CLASS CLOTHING HOUSE. jP. lTOHSTES 159 COMMERCIAL STREET, EMPORIA, KAS. G. P.

Jones A Co. take pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Lyon countv and Southwestern Kan a. that they hare enlarged their Hue of ride facilities, and now have he largest and best establishment in Emporia in the way of Clothing, Gents' Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps, etc. As heretofore, cur department of MERCHANT TAILORING. doins: well.

Judge S. r. loung favored in Were flooded, and considerable dam structions to delegates, and said that age done, Rettiger of the Cotton (while he likd Mr. Blaine) he was wood stone quarry, have received THE FOURTH OF JULY. another contract from Leavenworth.

A large and enthusiastic audience a greenback man, and wanted a man that was square on the greenback subject, if one could be had. The amendment was lost. Their sawmill will be ready for work assembled at the Congregations WiU be kept the leading feature and no effort will be spared to give satisfaction to all customers. A very full assortment of goods will be kept in stock, embracing French and Fnelish Worsted ancv Suiting, Worsted and Cassimcre Trowserings. Church, Tuesday night, to hear the in few days.

oemmer oais at caiuweil Uo. s. report of the Committee of Arrange -iitraf jsi i nitric, n.trnviii:KV iitiJtUN tuivuuwm. trie We have jutt received a complete line of the above goods, and snits will be rot no to order on Canned fruits at Caldwell Married, on the nth day of Mayt Original motion Carried. Mr.

Jones offered the following: Resolved, That in the opinion of short notice, in the latest styles and made in the best manner. We claim to make peifect fits. All ments for the Fourth of July cele Buy the best machine. It is the parties who ae ire to dress well, should examine our goo-ls and have tneir measure taken. 1076, in Diamond Creek townshipf bration, and transact other business Champion.

READY-MADE CLOTHING. Mr. F.B. Hunt occupied the chair by Robert Brash, Justice of the Peace, Mr. Asa Stanton and Miss the Republicans of Chase county, in convention assembled, it should be the duty of the delegation from We have just added to oaritwkarooi line Readv-Made Clothing, which will be sold at a and J.

C. Martin acted as secretary CC. Watson sells 10 pounds of small advance for cash, our motto being, "Quick sales and small profits." Ine action ot tne committee in Eunice H. Allen. rice for HATS JISTJD CAPS.

Kansas, to a man, to support Hon. appointing historians, was en GotoL.E. Dumon, on Broadway, have also opened a full line of the newest styles in Hats and Caps, and propose to eomreta Every rarioty of dry goods at thusiastically endorsed. John J. Ingalls for the office of Vice-President of the United States.

with any other honse in the business. C. atson's. Stephen M. Wood and Thomas next door to the bank, to have your CENTS' FURNISHING GOODS.

A full assortment of gents' line shirts, underwear, hosiorv. gloves, handkerchief, collars, a fnll Warton were added to the Commit Laid on the table. The Central Committeemen were watches and clocks repaired. Mr All kinds of grain wanted at tee ot Arrangements. Dumon has watches, clocks and Cedar Point.

line of neckwear including tics, scarfs, etc. Prices as low as the goods can be sold for any where. Th -n king our friends for past favors, we cordially invite them and the general public to call at our store (VVm. Clapp's builaing) and examine our goods and ask our price. instructed to call meetings in the Judge C.

C. Whitson onered the plated ware for sale. tf various townships for the purpose following, which was adopted: Dry jrooda and notions, cheap, at organizing for the campaign, Resolved, That it is the sense of The Oskaloosa Sickle and Sheaf C. JONES a CO, LUMBER. Caldwell Co's.

Adjourned. wades into several of our citizens for this meeting that in the coming Fourth of July celebration, a basket No. 1 chewing and smoking to their connection with the Sheriff DEMOCRATIC MASS CONVEN bacco at Tuttle's. dinner will be the order of the day, TION. Howard affair.

What is it? Has A. finance Uommitr.ee was ap After the adjournment of the Re Best hemp carpets, 30 cents per IE. A. HIILIDEBEAISriD, (Successor to W. C.

Edwards.) A full stock of all kinds of somebody been doing dirty work? publican convention, last Saturday, yard, at atson's. pointed, consisting of Messrs. N. Swayre, C. C.

Whitson, J. P. Kuhl the Democrats assembled at the Groceries, fresh, pure and clean, court-house. The meeting was called W. A.

Morgan and J. C. Martin and $49.50 was subscribed. Pine Lumber, Sash, Doors, Blinds, to order by Mr. J.

11. Blaeksture, and Mr. W. E. Timmons, editor of the Chase County Cotjrant, one of the newsiest and spiciest exchanges that comes to our table, was in the city yesterday.

Champion, May On motion of Hon. J. W. McWil Mr. H.

W. Park elected chairman liams, it was decided to procure a The first business in order being at Caldwell Fowler's Freckle Lotion at Ed Pratt's drug store. The Cottonwood Hotel is doinj an excellent business. martial band. tho election delegates to the State Messrs.

McWilliams and Warton Convention: Messrs. H. t. Snyder, were added to the General Enter W. E.

Timmons and Leroy Martin Messrs. W. G. Patton, S. N.

Wood, F. jCochran, W. S. Smith, P. B.

McCabe, Calvin Baker, Samuel etc, constantly on band, which I WILL SELL AT A VERY SMALL MARGIN. A FULL SUPPLY OF COAL ALWAYS ON HAND. OFFICE AND YARD NORTH OF THE DEPOT. COTTONWOOD, KANSAS. were elected delegates, and J.

Mrs. BT. B. Weed started to Con tain ment Committee. Adjourned.

THURSDAY NIGHT. Blackshire, Wr. S. Romigh and J. necticut, last Monday.

Caldwell elected alternates. Denn, Wm. Stephenson and George Mr. W. S.

Romigh offered the fol The ladies like to see greenbacks Meeting called to order by Mr. W. Hayes addressed the railroad lowing: M. Tuttle. converted into pinbacks.

meeting at Bazaar, Tuesday night. Resolved, That tne delegates to The following committees were $5.00 will buy a complete suit of the State Convention be instructed appointed: J. W. McWilliams is located in the Chase County Bank, and will WAGONS, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. ETC.

IF YOU ARE IN WANT OF clothes at C. C. Watson's. labor for the election of delegates to To secure and prepare tho grounds tho National Convention, who wil Messrs. JS.

A. Hildebrand, A. A new lot of stoneware, milk jars, abor for the nomination of a West Watson, A. B. Wagoner, S.

P. Young ern candidate for the Presidency, promptly attend to matters tf law and real estate; a specialty made of business in the United States Land Office. Promptness and efficiency and W. 11. Holsinger.

On vocal music Messrs. W. just received at Watson's. The best place to buy dry good and groceries is at Cedar PoiDt. (3-OOID wno is lacnunea wun me people in dosiring the repeal of the act known Hinckley, W.

G. Patton, Wr. A. Morse, Thomas Warton, Goorge W. as the "resumption act," and who guaranteed.

GO TO The railroad south is a sure a 7 favors the letirement of the nationa Hayes and C. C. Hassler. We have received two numbers of banks notes and tne substitution of On fireworks Messrs. T.

M. Tut so is cheap goods at Caldwell Everything kept in a first-clas8 the Monthly Journal of Music, pub greenbacks, as. the wants of the tle, C. C. Hauler and C.

C. Whitson J. IV3. GRIFFITH country may demand. Mr.

W.S. Smith was added to the lished at Bridgeport, Ohio, by Messrs. C. C. Cochran and J.

Mr. J. R. Blackshire moved an Committee on Entertainment. store, can be had at Caldwell 4 "What is the next thing to a hen amendment that the delegates be in Trueman.

It 13 neat, typographi The r-ommittee adjourned to meet at the Probate Judge's office, next structed to Jiot vote for delegates to Btealing?" Why, a cock robin, of cally, and the music is first-class. the National Convention who do not course. Mr. C. C.

Cochran is a brother of favor "rag money." luesday night. THE ALLIANCE MUTUAL. EMPOEIA, lECAJSTSAS. THEY ARE AGENTS FOR THE JUSTLY CELEBRATED Two excursion parties, hunting Mr. 11.

Park endorsed the reso- land, went down tho Santa Fe road, ution, and was emphatically a green A meeting was held, Wednesday this week. back man. afternoon. May 17. at the store ef Mr.

Romigh said that he offered Seventy-five tons of hay for sale our fellow-townsman, F. P. Cochran. Mr. and Mrs.

P. P. Schriver, left Cedar Point, Tuesday, for Machester, York county, on a visit. They were accompanied by Mrs. Henry Weaver and daughter, who will visit Mr.

J. M. Tuttle, this city, and a the resolution so that the delegates at George Collett's, Middle creek, Local Board of the Alliance Mutual could go with instructions, and act BAIN MITCHELL WAGONS. Chase county. knowingly.

Life Assurance Society of the United Alter remarks by several gentle States organized by the election of Any kind of threshing machine you want at Drinkwater's store, men, the amendment was carried, Two car load fifty wagons in transit and will soon arrive. They also have a large and com- the following officers: piete stock of and the resolution, as amended, friends and relatives at Fredonia, Mercer county, Pa, and Mrs. Rev. G. W.

Kanavel, who goes to Coshocton, Ohio. Mr. T. C. Martin, President.

adopted. Mr. H. B. Weed, Vice-President.

Cedar Point. Drinkwater Schriver sell the John Deer plows. Have you seen Adjourned. Mr. J.

M. Tuttle, Secretary. Mr. P. Cochran, Attorney.

Messrs. A. S. Howard, W. G.

Pat- A NEW ENTERPRISE. Mr. C. C. Watson has received Executive Committee S.

A. Per- ton and C. C. Whitson. the com Iron, Steel Nails, Wagon Wood Work, and all Kinds of FARMING TOOLS.

rigo, J. M. Tuttle, W. E. Timmena, arge and complete itock of lumber, Farmers, if you want a eelf-rak reaper, buv tha Champion of Drink.

mittee appointed by the railroad W. McWilliams, and Horace is. which he will as cheap as it can be meeting, Mtnday night, to met the Weed. bought at the depot or anywhere 3STO. 153 directors of the Santa Fe road, at Wichita, Thursday, went to that else.

In opening a lumber yard in LIST OF LETTER8 this city, Mr. Watson has exhibited 1 TIT mwm ace, manesoay. xae committ EMPORIA, KANSAS. Remaining iu the PostofSce, uncalled for, up to 3 o'clock, p. May 18: considerable enterprise, and added returrei, this morning, pleased with T.

A. Bryant, Thomas Brewer, much to the business of the city. the prospect for the road from this MUSTANG LINIMENT. Jacob Baebeler, Now is the time to build. Go and fc.

Clark, N. Crank, Dubba. point, and will make their report to the citizens at Union Hall, to-mor PLOTTS' STAR ORCANS. Send for price Hat and list of testimonial. Address lward Plotts, Waabingtoo, S.

REAL ESTATE REGISTER. see the huge piles of lumber oppo Gilmer D. En fie. Alonao Bloaner, Joba Clark, lame Campbell, Dick Dari. Richard Foster (4).

Kim Anna H. Gray, 1 X. Hoad, Mr. E. Hancock, Martin Wataoo Mra.S.A.

Woodard. row (Saturday) night. Lit every. U. tireea, Lewis Grar, Kenrr Harris.

The Enemy of Pisease THE FOE OF PAIN body turnout. site bis store, on Broadway, and buy and build, and improve and beautify your homes. 'Make hay while the sun shines." JohntHarria, Charles Waters. W.P Wilson (1). bow-wow: To the Editors of the Courant: water Schriver.

Mrs. Leroy Martin and. her daughter, Mrs. Swope, leave this week for visit to Kentucky. "Buy your plows, cultivators and other implements of Drinkwater Schriver, Cedar Point Messrs.

A. Breese and S. N. Wood left, Thursday morning, for the San Juan country. Correspondence is solicited, on local topics, from all parts of the county for the Coueavt.

Mr. and Mrs. Jabez Johnson were called to Emporia, Monday, by the severe illness of a relative. Father Swemberg will fill the appointments of Father Perrier, who has gone on a visit to-France. The best dropper Jtcowr is the Champion- 2o.

4, 5 feet cut; sold by Drinkwater Schriver, CeJar Point i Now, that the county conventions UNION. Mr. P. P. Schriver and Miss Ella PostofSce will close at 7:30 p.

m. S. A. Pisrigo, P. M.

NOTICE. Notice isjiereby given that there TO MAN AND BEAST la the grand old MUSTANG E. P. BANCROFT, Land Abstract Office, EMPORIA, KANSAS. ESTABLISHED 10 YEARS.

Publisher of the "Keal Ertate Register." Send tor sample eopr. V. Doughty were married at Cedar are over, would it not be well to have an extra session of the Legislature to have the dog law explained, or have the dogs brought together to make some laws to govern the will be a meeting of the Republicans LI IISrilM: IE 1ST Point, Monday. May 15. only those Whose srmli hre felt this oae idolatry.

Caa tell how precious the slightest tbirf A ITection riTea and hallows lm dead Sower WiU lone be kept, remembrancer of looks That Bade each leal a treasure. Joy go with the newly wedded Non Est. Which ha stood the tet for 40 jer. There is no tore it will not heal, no lame. of Cottonwood township held in the school-house, at Cedar Point, cn Sa'urday, the 3d day of June, 1876, at lf for the purpose cf effecting a township organization oi the Republican party.

TEACHERS' EXAMINATION. An examination ot applicants for bm ft will not cure, do acbe.no pain, that afflicts the bumm body, or tbe body of a hone, or other domestic animal, tbat does not Tild to itamsde touch. A bottle eost- pair; may trouble never disturb their PXOTTS teachers' certificates will be held at the school-house in Cottonwood inr 25c 50c or 21 00. haa of tea saved tbe Hie Combine beutT. durability and worth.

Send course down the river of time; and may their union be one of continued Falls, Saturday, May 20, 1876. HXNRV EATER, D. P. Shaft, Central Committer of a hnman being, and restored to life and I for illustrated catalogue before baring. Aa usefulness many a valuable horse- dress the manufacturer, rWAJU FXOTTf, happiness, is our sincere wi i.

a. iiuxT, county Supf.