La Cygne Leader from La Cygne, Kansas • 5

LOCAL ITEMS. I OFFER FOR SPOT CASH THE CELF.BHATKD COL. J. T. BURRIS, Democratic Candidate for Congress, will speak at CADMUS, WEDNESDAY, SEPT.

26, at 7:30 p. and at KEOKUK SCHOOL. HOUSE, Sept. 27, at 2 p. and at FARLINVILLE, 27, at 7:30 P.

u. A Tn TTYMnn 90 Gents iLiAjlxiJJlN 1 a Gallon. PAINT! 90 Gents a Gallon Have Al Will Sell Colors. You ite Lead and Linseed Oil AT PRICES THAT WILL SATISFY YOU. Wall Paper! All Grades From the Brown Blank to the Best Quality of EMBOSSED GILT At Very Low Prices.

Have an Elegant Lino of Ceiling Decorations. Would be Pleased to Show Them to You and Make Prices on Your Rooms. Work Guaranteed. Keep a Full Line if Paints, Paint Brushes, Kalsomine and VARNISHES AND CARRIAGE PAINTS. Including the Detroit Carriage Black 1 Just the Thing to Paint Your Old Wagon No Varnish Required, and Makes a Good Finish.

W. H. Personal. J. V.

Donaldson and W. H. Broad-well were iu Kansas City Wednesday. J. K.

Stewart took in Kansas City Thursday. Miss Bertha Brayman visited her parents in Paola over Sunday. T. J. Stinson, of the Stinson Comedy went up the road Saturday on his way to Ottawa.

Ben Wood, who has been working on the Paeitic slope for the past two years, as a typo, stopped in this city over Sunday and Monday on his way to Ft Scott. Ben is well known to the craft. Frank 'Shanks, who painted here during the spring, returned Saturday, and will, providence not preventing, remain during the winter. J. D.

Cozad left last Saturday for St. Louis to buy fall and winter goods for the Emporium. He will also go to Chicago to make purchases in some lines. Verily, the Emporium is preparing for a big run of business this fall. Blue Mound Sun.

J. K. Stewart and J. P. Kenea attended the meeting of the Bepublican county central committee in Pleasanton last week.

ef Col. J. I). Snoddy wa3 iu Mound City last week on business. G.

W. Annin, started for Kansas City Monday afternoon, where he will visit two or three days, and from there will go to visit friends farther east. H. E. Dewey, of Farlinville, visited Ins daughter in Paola last week.

James Manchester was in Pleasanton last week taking in the fair. George Reynolds was in Paola Tuesday on business. Miss Lear Ilesser is now at her home in Farlinville, where she has been employed to teach the winter term of school. Miss Hesser is an excellent young lady. William E.

Brill and wife, of Scott township, left Sunday for a visit with old acquaintances in Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Gloster were in Kansas City Monday.

Miss Lulu Snoddy visited in Kansas City the first of the week. Mrs. Chapman and Evali visited in Kansas City the first of the week. Dr. S.

B. Divilbiss and wife, Mrs. Brentlinger and son and Mrs. Whiteman left for Topeka Monday morning. Oil their return they will take In the exposition at Kansas City, Mo.

Miss Mamie Davis left Thursday morning for Janesville, on an extended visit. She was accompanied as far as Kansas City by her father. J. A. Young and wife went up to Kansas City this morning to attend the exposition.

Messrs. Cozad Litson, proprietors of the La Cygne Nurseries, left Tuesday for Iowa in the interest of their growing and prosperous business. During the visit of W. I). Sanders in Ohio, Frank Brandon, of Burlington, has charge of the Pratt Lumber aiul Grain Co.s business in this city.

Mr. Sanders and wife are expected home this week Mr. Rex, of Rochester, Indiana, arrived in the city and will make La Cygne his future home. Flora Rogers has an attractive advertisement in. this weeks paper, announcing the opening of her new millinery store.

Read it. Mr. and Mrs. Goly Goss and Mrs. J.

McHenry are visiting in La Cygne. Mr. Goss is just recovering from a severe attack of fever. Our Leader cigars are acknowledged to be the best cigars in Kansas. Try them and be convinced.

H. Highley. Lost A good dress coat Tuesday Sept 3, between La Cygne and Jingo Ks. The finders will be suitably rewarded by returning the same to the Leader office. A three-year-old child of Mr.

and Mrs. Berry Hudson, died at Olathe on Wednesday morning. The remains were brought to La Cygne for burial. The grief-stricken parents have the sympathy of the entire community. Southwest cigars are made from old Little Dutch tobacco, and contains no poisonous flavors.

They are made to satisfy the most fastidious smokers. Try them. The flavor is delightful. Satisfaction guaranteed. On sale at Ellsworths drug store.

Lost. Between La Cygne and the state line, east, Sept. 7, a ladys velvet jacket with Red and gold stripes, and gray satin linning. The finder will be rewarded by returning the same to T. N.

Marshall, La Cygne, Kansas. Coart llouso Now. DOINGS AT THE COURT HOUSE DURING THE PAST WEEK. Special correspondent to the Leader PROBATE COURT. Permit was granted to W.

II. Broad-well, druggist, of La Cs gne, to sell intoxicating liquors under the late amended prohibition law. TREASURERS OFFICE. The aggregate amount of money realized on tax sales for 1888, was $2,048.75, not including what was bid iu by the couty. DISTRICT COURT.

State vs Rumsby, burglary. Moody Bros vs A White et al, foreclosure mechanics lien. EL Canady vs Peoples Fire Insurance company, Manchester H. Damages. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Zalmon Kincaid et al to Rosetta Fort, 116, 10, Mound City. $40. Mary Hiner et al to Jerrima A Mitchell. QC Lts No 1 and 2, 11, La ne. $1.

Povenmire et al to Stephen Poveumire, 70 a in nw 8ec 2, 21, 24. $1. QC. Adam Lahar and wife to GF Sexton et al, of ne se0 23, 22. $1 Robt Kincaid to James Harris, nw of ne sec 16, 22, 22, $1,200.

Frank Gray, sheriff, to Donaldson, 1 18, C9, La Cygne. $81.62. NOTES. The Mound City fair promises to be the best in the county. Every stall is filled with fine stock, and fruit, grain and the fine arts, are full to overflowing.

The attendance is more than expected. The streets to and from the fair grounds are being sprinkled, and everything is being done for cheerfulness and comfort. Campaign Cigars at Highleys. The postoffice at this place now exchanges mail direct with train No. 3.

Wanted. A good home for a boy 13 years old. Country preferred. Enquire at this office. Smoke Southwest cigars and be happy.

Linn county has 204 veterans on the pension roll of the government. A good, clean, gratifying, satisfying, no-denying smoke, is the Southwest cigar. One 20 one cigars are made from pure Duck Island filler, and are warranted free from all artificial flavor. H. Highley.

The Ft. Scott Tribune of Sept. 15 says Messrs. J. Duckworth and Samuel Stout, of Kearney, Kearney county, Kansas are in the city as a committee sent from their section of the state to solicit aid for the drouth-stricken inhabitants.

The citizens of Kearney county whom they represent are perfectly destitute, but with aid will be enabled to hold their homes. They are stopping at the Star Hotel and contributions will be received there. We need a telephone Paola to Ft. Scott. This would give us connection with all towns iu the southern part of the state and southwest Missouri.

Let us by all means have this connecting link supplied, it would certainly pay A phone at Spring Hill and Hillsdale would be a good thing. Wo call the attention of the Missouri ami Kansas telephone company to these suggestions. Paola Times. Now you scream, Brother Sates. A phone between Paola and Ft.

Scott strike La Cygne very forcible, too. Hurrah for a telephone! We had a splendid good time last night, a big crowd and good speeches, writes a correspondent from Pleasanton in speaking of the democratic rally held in that city on the evening of "the 18th. Judge John Martin and Col. Burris, the orators of the evening, delivered very strong and able arguments, and those present were well pleased. The effects of the meeting will be to add several new votes to the democratic column.

A very pleasant party was given by Mr. and Mrs. Highley at their residence in this city, Saturday evening, in honor of the thirteenth birthday of their son Bert. They were assisted by John Stone, of La Cygne, and Miss Clara Highley, of Paola. A large number of the little friends of Bert were present and a jolly good time was had.

The following list of presents were presented: Seven handkerchiefs, four birthday cards, paper weight, autograph album, bottle perfumery, pair cuff buttons, gold pen and holder, toothpick and five books, entitled Arabian Nights, East Lynne, Young Forester, "Tom Brown at Rugby and Dickens Childs History of England. The city council met Monday night in regular session, with Mayor Rogers and Councilmen Badger, Blair, Ellsworth, Hamilton and Smith in attendance. Bills allowed: John Trigg, hauling dirt, 50 cents; J. L. Beikuin, assistant marshal, J.

E. Ricketts, night watch, $6. The city treasurer and city clerk presented their quarterly reports, which, on motion of Councilman Hamilton, were received, accepted, filed and ordered published. Councilman Badger moved that the marshal bo allowed $20 for the balance of the year under the present administration, with tho exception that he be allowed $25 for the present month. Councilman Hamilton moved as an amendment to insert $25 instead of $20.

The amendment was lost and the original motion prevailed. To meot the payment of gas bonds interest and miscellaneous expenses, Councilman Smith moved that the mayor and city clerk bo anthorized to borrow for the city the snm of $150, at a rate of interest not exceeding 10 per until January 15, 1880, and that they be anthorized to sign a note on behalf of the city for the same. Carried H. Maurer practical watchmaker and Jewler and dealer in watches, clocks, jewelry, musical instruments Etc. Established 15 years.

New lot of furniture at Martin Funks. tjf-Furniture, mattresses, curtains mirrors coffins at Beazell Foe Sale. A fine mule colt three months old. Inquire at H. Highleys bakery LaCvgne, Kansas.

We have had several new subscribers order the Leader this week. The list has been steadily growing. The secretary of the Scott township Cleveland and Thurman club, says that their membership is growing very fast. The team attached to the ice wagon of F. Pollman ran away this morning, and rattled up the ice cold wagon in great The Democrats of Liberty township are making preparations for a grand irally and pole raising.

Thats just right, gentlemen, keep the work going on. Dr. C. C. Atkinson is at his office in SLa Cygne every day except Monday and Tuesday.

Dental work done in the best manner. All work warranted. Dont neglect your teeth. Itch, Prairie Mange, and Scratches cured in 80 minutes by Woolfords Sani-itary Lotion A sure cure and perfectly harmless. Warranted by W.

I. Ellsworth Druggist, La Cygne, Kansas. W. A. Chick bought and shipped to Nebraska last week a car Hoad of fine apples.

He said before he Heft that he believed it was the finest car of apples he ever shipped from this place. Last week the Garnett Journal came out enlarged from a seven to an eight column paper. This is an evidence of prosperity we are glad to note. Mr. Highley, the proprietor, is an enterprising fellow and understands just how to make a newspaper grow.

He is also a worker in the field of democracy. English Spavin Liniment removes ail Hard, Soft, or Calloused Lumps and Blemishes from horses, Blood Spavin, Curbs, Splints, Sweeney, Stifles, Sprains, Sore and Swollen Hhroat, Coughs, etc. Save 50c by use of one bottle. Every bottle warranted by W. Ellsworth La Cygne, Kansas.

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria, When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria, When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria, When she had Children, she gave them Castoria, 'y i. is -r. i It will be the duty of Democrats of Hie several townships in Linn county to remember that next Saturday is the appointed time to hold primaries and select delegates to the county convention to be held iu Mound City Tuesday, Sept. 25, 1888. Let every township send a solid delegation and give the party the best representation possible, and we will have a ringing convention.

Good news is received every day of the activity of the Democracy in other counties, and let us not in Linn county be behind. Come, be up and doing. The Leader is in receipt of the Lawrence Daily Democrat. It contains a list of the Cleveland and Thurman clubs already organized in the state of Kansas, and gives the number at 143, witli a total membership of 41,000. This is ly a big tiling for the Democrats in Kansas, yet the report does not contain near all the clubs if Linn county is any criterion, as neither the Blue Mound, Pleasanton or Scott township organizations are listed.

These three organizations have a membership of near 250 members. Last Saturday evening a large crowd gathered at the Brush Hill schoolhouse, west of La Cygne, and after a few remarks from a number of those present, a Cleveland and Thurman club was organized with a membership of seventeen, and quite a number more signified their intention of joining. The meeting was a very successful and entertaining one, and the best of feeling was manifest. One feature of the occasion was the gift of a bright red bandanna to everyone who joined the club. This is the right way.

What an influence for Tax Reform would two or three such organizations have in each township. Let every township in the county organize and be up and doing. Report to the Leader your progress. Why He Quit. This is the last issue of the Gridley Clazette.

As it is our funeral, we take the liberty to preach the sermon to suit our own taste: For over four months we have run behind from $10 to $15 per month, and have run out. Our two cows and a female calf have faded away to pay paper bills, and we are without milk and in the hole. Our branch office lias drawn on us for $12.97, and our last remittance was borrowed money, which lias not yet been paid back. Thats hell, but it is the truth. Our grocery and meat bills, have grown beautifully and majestically larger week after week, and while our creditors have our sympathy, which is cheerfully given, we are honest enough to confess that is about all that they will get at present.

It may seem strange to some, and our appearance may not seem to indicate it, yet-it is a fact that newspaper men eat, the same as other people, hence the above explanation for the benefit of our numerous victims. We pride ourself on our honesty and simplicity. Gridley (Kfls.) Gazette. It is desired that everyone who can go and hear the Colonel. He is a good speaker, and should have good houses.

Every Deuiocrut should see that these meetings are thoroughly talked up, uud a good erov.il is out. A little work will accomplish a great deal. W. B. Hamilton had an improvement put upon liis livery stable Monday, in the shape of a new sliding door.

The Republicans of Greensburg, Kiowa county, Kansas, have sent General Harrison a watermelon weighing 92 pounds. The schools are doing exceedingly well in La Cygne since they have opened up for the fall term, scholars and teachers being well satisfied. Mr. Laird, who is driling for gas in Mound City, is now at the depth of 300 feet, with every thing favorable for a gusher soon. Luck to you, Mr.

Laird. The Democrats of Blue Mound held a rousing meeting at Blue Mound Wednesday. Judge John Martin, candidate for governor, and Col. Burris, spoke to an immense crowd. Buckleus Arnica Salve.

The best Salvo in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and uli Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by W. J.

Ellsworth. Conductor George Bowls is having a lay-off for a few days. Yesterday while at Prescott, he met with a painful accident, ids foot getting crushed so as to temporarily disable him. George is one of the boys, and his many friends extend sympathy. Tribune.

In some of the northern states the frost has damaged the crops to an alarming extent. In the northern part of Nebraska reducing the yield of corn to 12 bushels per acre. Ransas corn is too well matured now for frost to hurt it much, thanks to good fortune. The emancipation celebration at Mound City to-morrow promises to be a grand and glorious success, as large delegations are preparing to go from many stations on this and other routs. Hon.

L. Waller, one of the best orators of the state, will be present. The best of music will be in attendance. A Safe Investment. Is one which Is guaranteed to bring you satisfactory results, or in case of failure a return of purchase price.

On thissHfe plan you can buv from our advertised druggist a bottle of Dr. king's Now Discovery for Consumption. It is guaranteed to bring relief in every ease, when used for every allection of Throat, Lungs or Chest, such as Consumption, In-flmnmation of Lungs, Bronchitis, Asthma, Whooping Cough, Croup, etc. It Is pleasant and agreeable to taste, perfectly sale, ami can always be depended upon. Trial bottles free at W.

J. El'sworths drug store. 1 1 1 The Democrats of Lincoln township will meet in La Cygne Saturday, Sept. 22, to select 18 delegates and 18 alternates to attend the county convention to be held tit Mound City- Sept 25. Come in, Gentlemen, and let us have a good primary and select a solid delegation who will represent Lincoln at the county convention Tuesday.

Merit Wins. We desire to say toonr citizens that for years we have been selling Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption, Dr. Kings New Life Pills, Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters, and have never handled reniedios that sell as well or that have given such universal satisfaction. We do not hesitute to guaranteo them every time, and we stand ready to refund the purchase price if satisfactory results do not tollow their use.

These remedies have won ihoir great popularity purely on their merits. W. J. Ellsworth, druggist. Last Saturday night or early Sunday morning the Maple Grove school house, near Miami, was destroyed by tirr.

Mr. J. P. Morton who had been engaged in making some repairs had his carpenter tools stored in tho house and all were consumed. His loss is about $100.

The school house was insured for $500. How the iite originated is a mystery, as it had not been occupied for several months. Pleasanton Obcrver. Tom Brook claims to have raised the largest number of bushels of corn this year to the acre that has been grown anywhere in this section of the country. He had an acre and a quarter of corn that measured 150 bushels, In order to keep peace among our farmer friends, and to save our reputation for veracity, we will state that the corn mentioned was raised on an old corral.

Who can make an equally good showing? Blue Mound Sun. The next quarterly meeting of tho Fontana A. M. E. church will be held on Saturday 22d, and Sunday 23d at Prairie Home 6 miles southwest of La Presiding Eider Chaffee will spend both days with the church, there preaching Sat.

at 11 A. M. and 7.30 p. and holding business session at 3.30 p. M.

On Sunday at 10 a. m. love feast, and will be followed by preaching at 11 oolock, and administration of saoraments. Preaching at 7:30 p. m.

A cordial invitation to all to attend. Elder Chaffee will preach in Cadmus M. E. church Friday night at 7:30 oclock. J.

Williams, Pastor. Public Halo. The undersigned will sell at Public sale, six miles southeast of La Cygne, commencing at 10 oclock sharp, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1888, The following property to-wit. Two horses, 1 brood mare, 41 head of cattle, consisting of 12 cows, 17 steers, 5 heifers, 7 calves. 1 lumber wagon, 1 set double harness, 1 cultivntor, 1 breaking plow, 1 stalk cutter and other articles to numerous to mention.

Terms. Twelve months time will be given on all sums of $5 and over, purchaser to give note with approved security, with 10 per cent interest from date. Under $5 cash. Ten per cent off for cash. W.

Hurley J. Daniels, F. M. Conley, Auctioneer. LA CYGNE KAS.

Capital Paid in $50(000. W. O. Fuller, Gashier. LUMBER AND idlding Material of all Kinds, A Large Stock of Screen Doors.

Lowest Prices F. E. Pratt Lijmber and Grain Mr. Ed. Chapman came in from St.

Louis to-day, where he has been undergoing a qualification examination for postal clerk. With his many friends the Tribune congratulates him upon his grade of 100." Tribune. Mr. Chapman is a brother of the editor of the Leader, and we congratulate him on his success, 1 Primary. The U.

L. party will hold a primary at Jawliawk schoolhouse on Sept. 22, in the evening at 7 oclock, for the purpose of electing 5 delegates and 5 alternates to the county convention, to meet at Mound City on September 27th, 1888. J. A.

Nash, Chni Twp. Com, YARDS COKNER MARKET 4TH STREETS. Ash Grove White Lime, Clean Kaw River Sand, Cement, Plaster Paris, Etc. Split Red Cedar Fence Posts at 10 cts. Give us a call before purchasing.

D. W. SANDERS, Ayt..