Neodesha Free Press from Neodesha, Kansas • 3

i'U'YtZY iKAln! at the lies Hardware Store opposite the Post office. ttoii't foiiret it. Carr Wuufg to see Voil. ram xutyfcga Fredonia Jfews. CITY DIKECTOKY.

Little locals. Chiiieu Oireecerj, The Sample llooui. AM E3 Proprietor, Keeps constautiy on hand a -complete assortment cf the choicest brands of liquor, wine aad cigars. For a good corfl drink this is the place to go. A good billiard table is kept wher9 those who desire can go tcl baT a quiet IStf, ilETHODIST Services each abbath eveni and n't-calc Sabbath mornings.

1'raver Thursday eTeninrs. Sbbih School at ni. T. VTsr. Fastoi The Oitizin.in style somewhat fasetious Speaks of onr "3Iaaor born poet." We think in this he is sliahtly -dfBioug; And as follows, will endeavor toshow it: 'Tis true his poems are quite ci-ude, And deny it he cannot nor Yet this gives no license for one to be" rude.

Either with pencil, lip, scissors or He was born in the old Dominion, In the year A. thirty-eigkt; And it ia our fixed opinion, That he is fort y-one past at this date. His height is 6Te feet ten, Hi3 weight one hundred and forty, Announcing Department. County Clerk. McKimmey, who is oppose 1 to the is a candidate fer County Clerk subject 10 the decision of the Greenback county conYeution.

iJegister of Ueetls. Wm, Cowgill hereby announces hinisc'f a candidate for re-election to the oiEce of Register of Deeds, cf Wilson County, Kansas, at the coming election. Sherlir. F. M.

hereby auuour.ee that he is an Independent candidate for Sheriff, subject to the decision of the voters of Wilson county at the polls, in next November. Notice for l'ublication. tints Table of theK. U. Traiu pas Morehead as follows 5 GOi3 MOUTH 5o.

2 Mil and Express, 9:89 a. m. 1U Freight Ac'iuodation, 10:00 i)i3ia soctu. No. 1 lil and.

Express, p. m. Fi't'j tiil Am' 6:40 Fre'fDt rate fram Kiniti City, Leavenworth Lawrence to Morehead, as fol-1jw. per hundrnd pound: -65 Ssooni-claa, .60 TMrJ class, .65 Fourth-cl, .43 A re duction of 20 percent, resently made on all c'usjej of freight. Tiokets to all priacipal points.

J. E. Doas, Agant. J. Watkihs.

Gea'l Fr't K. City At gleaned by a "Fret Prtsj' Reporttr. Business of all kinds is brisk. A good tailor would do well at Fredonia. The political status of the county is fast shaping up.

Mr. Cantrell, of Illinois, was in the city this week. A uew jeweler lias opened up a shop south side of square. Sheriff Mcintosh is being paid a visit by a nephew from Illinois. S.

S. Kirkfiatrick is engaged far the past few days in defending Luse at lola. S. A. Brjwn Co.

have opened their new lumber yard, giving us i Railroad Kacfeets. McCarty is rataer slow with his work. Track laying commenced last Friday morning. Harding, the contractor, was in town Tuesday. Grading all done between Oswego to Cherryvaie.

The patent grader is at work up the river about 3 miles. McOarty is slow, but they say he is doing good work. Tha men have commenced to quarry stone for the bridge piers. Chief Engineer Dunn passed through town on Tuesday goiog west. The car3 will be running into town in 40 days, so say the officers.

The hands are working all along the road between here and Fredonia. Artivnl sr.il ttpsrfure Kith For Mcrei.ca i Station, ivau and K.aT-, at fr'eloct ext Sunday. Fer Uuilturd. G'jviUa and 1 doaia, at 10 a. in.

Tuesday, Thuraday Saturday or Iudcpeadcuca, p. ia. Mondays -v iiesdsy and Friday. ARRIVES. I rsr.i Parsons and Moruhead Station, i daily oxcept Sunday.

Fi jin Fredonia, Ci.yTilie. Gallford. r.t AUcons, 0 p. Motday, Wednesday Friday. From Independence, 10 m.

lutsv': Thursday and Saturday. OFFICE HOURS. Oueu rron 7 zm. uulil 7 r. in.

e. To Stock Shippers. DALY, MILLER CO. LIVE SIOCK COMMISSION MERCHANTS, National Stock Yirds, East St. Louis, 1 gyWe would particularly call the attention of Lire Stick Shippers to the advantage of shipping to the above old and firm.

13-Cra Harness Shop. FENDER MILLER, Haviug opene I a harness and saddle store and repair" shop will make a complete revolution in prices. 'Wif ZkvszojsriEJ-sr To Loan r.t per cent, interest and reasonable commission. J. T.

SUTUERLANf, ICeodesha, Kansas. Land Office at Independence, Kansas, 1 August 18th, 1873. Notice is hereby giren that the fjllowirig-ii am settler his file 1 notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and secure final entry thereof at the erpiration cf thirty days from the date of this notice, viz: Charlts Zisra, cf Neodesha, for the lots 4 of section lot 1 of section 3, township .31 cf range 1J east, an 1 names the following as his witnesses, Daniel Shine, of Neodesha. and Garden Jav except Sunday. Opca on Sundar 9 a.

in. ututl 10. W. II, CRAMER, P. KC RET SOt'l ETlEsT THE FREE PRESS POLISHED VEBT FKIDAT AT NEODESHA, WILSON KAS- ST 6EORUE A.

MeCAUTKR. TERMS: $1,50 per Annum, In Advance. Advertising Bates. I.eely, of Neodesha, Fredrick Ziegra, of Neodesha. M.

J. SALTEU, Register. I 35,000 S'HIIDT' of Nitive lumbe of ail kind. Cor Sale Cheap at the reside Jce of W. P.

MIX iu the north west purl of town. 7-5 Imp. FOlt SALE CHEAP. ADout the common size of men, IVho are neither lak, fitty or His hair is nearly or quite grey, His eyes are near the same color, His nose is tinged with red, they sny, hile Lis mouth holds all he can swallow. His clotlies ars none of the best; -His shoes are badly worn, And often he is hardly pressel, To secure his morning -'horn." His furm tltey say was once fine.

But by sorrow and sin is much bent; Too fond of women anl wine. He thus quite a neat fortune spent. lie plays a good hand at euchre, Cribbsge, whist or sevea-up; Cares not a red for vile lucre, But is always prepared to pu; up. He sometimes plays a little And drinks a whisky smash. He likes his beefsteak nearly raw, But is very fond of good hash.

He luo'-s much of being a poor scholar, And speaks several languages well; liut you can bet your last bottom dol'ar, He speeds oa the broad road to hell. He drinks his whisky with water, And his beer with pepper sauce; While we don't thiuk he'd ought to, He csriainly i3 his own boss. II? is by no means a politician, An 1 don't boom for Grant worth a cent. He'd rather perform his own mission, Than to become our next President. He has ne'r been a legislator, Xor thank God we don't think e'er For he prefers to be a speculator, Than live off of government sv.ill.

So brother don't tear your clothes. And above all don't yarn it; But if a hole wears in your hose, Don't it, but darn it. Two well improvel far ns ani one A. i. JL, I rARMON'Y I.OrC,E.

No. 1 1 I P. .1 A. M. n.t-c;- in tLeii oa over A.

K. A (,. Ph i-in's Sure, every 3rt and third day of ivLiiih. Ail brethren ic p. standing ai cordial! invited to attend.

M. HENRY, W. T. Bi.4Ky.8S.SL',, Secretary. f-5 'jo r.

o. o. i JEODEj'HA RESTAURANT, 'N hiudred city lots by m. lord, )dej sha Kansas. 23tf.

Business good. Strangers plenty. Wood wanted on subscription. The rats are getting numerous. Go and hear Ole Bull to-moirow night.

George Wilson working at New Albany. Ole Bull will play his fiddle here tomorrow night. Mrs. N. P.

Bentley has been on the sick list for the past few days. Miss Etta Wrhite will teach in the Hopkins, district again this fall. J. K. Morgan will wield the birchen rod near Fredonia this winter.

Geo. Madden, a former resident of this place, has returned from Colorado. Mr. Bates will teach west of town in the Varner school house this coming term. A large number attended the circus at Independence on Saturday, from here.

C. C. Miller Co. have opened a lumber jard just south of J. M.

Henry Co's. Mrs. Maxwell, Mrs. Barns, Mrs Rue and Mrs. Shinn all contemplate an eastern trip this fall, Carr can sell you goods cheaper than you can buy at Independence, and he gives you a chromo.

14 C. K. Eager and wifa have arrived from Oswego. He will take chargo of the Neodesha Mills. Mr.

Charles Wright and Miss Glenn, of Kansas City, arc visiting their uncle Mr. Glenn, of Talleyrand township. Can't the business men of our town open their arms more cordially than they are doing to welcoms the enterprising strangers. Geo. Chapman has been at Independence a good part of this week.

He is there to identify the man who robbed him and Gus. Bauman. Miss Ella and Johnny McGahey, who have been visiting their uncle R. McGahey, returned to their home in Leavenworth, Thursday last. Dr.

Blakeslee and Jim Keck went to Fredonia Tuesday. Doc. laid over there and Jim went on to Twin Fills, to organise a new masonic lodge. J. 15 EVANS, Proprietor, is now prepared to take A.

K. G- W. PHELON'S Xsiy Uoardorw. MEALS AT ALL II OCRS. Una Column one month, $10.00 One-h-lf Column one month, 5.00 1)ne-quarter Column one month, 2.50 Ona-aight Column one month, 1.25 Professional and Business Cards of three lines $5.00.

For each additional 1.00. Special Notices, ten cents a line for tha first insertion, fire cents line for each additional insertion, unless by special contract for a longer time than one month. Notices among reading of Local columns, per lint, trenty cents. I N'EOliESilA LODGE NO. 72.

Neo ft lia metis every FrH: fciu-g, at 7 p. ru. Brethren good standing are cordially invited to at to. O.I1.T. 11 FU L.

C. CiDIM, N. A. U. YasPobs, V.G it I rai Base ll li i 11 ll Also keips constantly ou hand a EL iJ MJ 6 ATTORNEYS.

assortment of CAXI)ES. CAKES. PI EC, Cl'iAKS. FJiLUTS, XLTS, CIDER LEMOX I Y. Sutherland, I 4 A T- LA Neoesta.

Kai'i' I 1' f.iV MMft, 1 do.T LOCAL NEWS. Situated mile from Neodesha ou Fall river, is the Mill fer farmers to visit Bread Baked Fresh Kvcr iav. 7-S Dr. Allen will erect a new house. wln.n they have grinding to do, as wi Fourth Street Neodesha.

man, TT- ud REAL TA 'T The town ia booming with railroad build era. on" lc Tt'. Ne iCatitma have every convenience fur making guod Flour and Meal mown to a fir.u class Milling Establishment. 31tf GLOBE HOUSE. C.

L. Wvmax, Prormtcr. T. J. Hrus3.

U. M. Snr.m ct 4 Morehead, Kr.ns TTORNEYS AT LA Frcduiiia, I e. "tiice over MTilwa County Bnt Key. A.

Pickett will soon commence Lis new house. Blacksmith Bellmyer is the fkther of a bran new girl. Mia3 Lica Morton returned to her home in Parsons. eat side of Square. THEO.

JOHNSON? PHYSICIANS. Frank Slosser has completed the ftone walls to his residence on east Mound street. Hamilton has finally raised the frame to hia residence in the east part of our young city. The city council have appointed Newton 8hort city marshal, with a salary of 1 25 per month. The Congregational moonlight festival Tuesday evening was quite a pleasant affair, clearing Major Allen arrived in town Tuesday oa a load of poles.

For particulars inquire of II. B. Harding. It now take3 3 delivery wagons where a month ago only one was needed to deliver store goods. A.

K. Phelon, Dr. Blakeslee. J. W.

Sutherland, Jae. Keek and James Todd were in town Tuesday. Engineers Dunn and Hinckley, aad B. F. Hobart, the live railroad trio were ia town Wednesday morning.

Zehner Doyla are finding large quantities of good dimension rock to fill their railroad contract on the west. Harding Gilmore. contractors, are determined not to be caught up with on their part "of the railroad work A Mr. Kennedy, of Chctopa has been employed to conduct the intermediate department of our schools and Mrs. Lizzie Jordan the primary.

Dickinson, of the firm of Dickinson Davis, our railroad contractors, with a party of N. Y. men, were registered at the Commercial Sunday night. Jas. A.

McHenry's child of whom we mentioned last week died Saturday morning. The parents have our sympathy on the loss of their only boy. Aged about two yours. The Altooua cow case wa3 tried again for the fourth time Tuesday, before a jury of 12 men and W. A.

Insley the defendant found guilty. The attorneys far the defendant say they intend to appeal. Sheriff Mcintosh arrived in town Monday night with James Birks, when he had arrested in Illinois, on a charge of grand larceny. They wore accompanied by David Birks. It will be remembered this affah is the outgrowth of the Lyman-Birks-W right cattle cases of which some of our iiitizens have smarted from its effect.

James Berks was arrested on the 20th oi August, acar Mt. Pulaski, by the sheriff of Montgomery county, Kansas, tor stealing cattle from James Kennedy, of Fredonia, Wilson county, Kansas, some time in the summer of 1S76, near Caneyville, in the southwest part of Montgomery county, Kansas. lie (James Berks) operated in 1875, 187U and apart of 1877 iu Kansas, Indian Territory acd Texas. He claimed to have lost about five thousand dollars on the road from Chanute to Fredonia ia 1S7G. He also claimed to have burned ui in the Commercial Hotel at Independence, in the fall of 1876, four thousand dollars more.

He swindled John Buckles out of about He also undertook to swindle Gregory, Cooley of Chicago, out of 82.500, which he kept for nearly a year; but they had him arrested, taken to Chicago, and there a settlement was made ani he again set free, lie then went to Texa; and there bought cattle from James Johnson, shipped the animals to Chicago, but ha3 never yet paid a dollar to Mr. Davis, one of the firm who have the general contraci will locate his office in Neodesha. About next Tuesday track laying wiil be advancing this way at the rato of a mile a day. The grading is completed from the 40 mile stake, through Duck Johnsoa and Kimballs' places. Edsall Bros, are getting on finely with their work and will be through in a few days with their two miles.

The stone for the bridge piers and masonry work are being taken from the quarry adjoining the town site on the northeast part of town. B. F. Hobart, the president of the construction company and the man who has furnished the money and brains so far, was in town cn Tuesday, iu a hurry-as usual, pushing things ahead with vigor. Major Allen, Mr.

Hobart'a ''imperial paased through on Tuesday morning, and when asked where lie was going, remarked that he was "going till his buggy spring We thought the rasjor would not go far. Mr. Dickenson, one of the general contractors for the construction of the road from Oswego to Wichita, passed through town last Friday, accompanied by three men, who contemplate taking a contract west of Harding Gilmore's, en-route for the Flint Hills. They returned on Monday. Oswego Independent.

Teams were put at work distributing ties on the extension Wednesday. Joplin Road and W. are together known as Kansas Division. Ihcro were 170 cars handled here Sunday last, 91 cf them loaded. New tims table last Tuesday no changes except No.

10 leaving here 30 earlier. The boarding and work train from Springfield for the extension will be here Monday next. I All th stations on Kansas Division have been adorned with feigns giving name of station and distance from Ht. Louis. Mr.

Grimes, of the Delaware Bridge Co. New York, is here with a gang of men to see to bridge work on the extension. Mr. Stran with a gang of track men from Springfield came over Thursday night and eommenced track laying early Friday morning. L.

J. Burch, Roadmastsr, has resigned to accept position as foreman of carpenter's gang, at work on trestles and bridges on extension. T. II. Wood rd, "nrSICIAN, Neoitslia, Kansas.

P. IJIakf site, 31. 1. Pin AND SU1U5E0N, nd Surgeon, Neodesha. 1th strec-t.

1 1 A. McCartney, 3T. XTEOPESUA, Wils.iu County, Ka.isas, xS Cce, forth Fourth Street. The bridge across the Verdigris river Las been repaired. Frank Long id now working in the Indianapolis Sentinel office.

J. W. Sutherland was at Fredonia Wednesday on the cow case. Trustee McCartney has had the bridge acrc83 the Verdigris fixed. LIVERY and FEED UTii SIJJ MA IX 6' Til EE XHODE3HA.

KANSAS NEODESHA AND PAI1SONS DAILY STAGE LINE, CCT'This lino connect with a1! on the 31. K. at Parsons. Leaves Neodesha at a. m.

arrives at Parsons 12 connecting with the K. L. iS, 11. 11. at Morehead.

A NEW EXCITING BOOK Bristling with the wilil adventures cf STANLEY in Africa The ONIA authentic and copyrighted cheap edition. Gives a full history of Ida Avoil-rterful discoveries in Africa ctii mar YeloiIS journey down the Conj-o. More fascinating than romance. Profusely iilai-trated, and highly endorsed by tne'clergy and press. More AgeiltB wanted.

about the booh, success of agents and best terns, ad N. D. TuoMrsoa L) -i, Mo. 15 Dr. Blakeslee wants 2,500 bushels of wheat from Cedar township for which he will pay as much as they will get at T'.

people in the noithwestarn part of town are pestered with the neuralgia. Cannon, M. I. AND i. future his entire time- to th practice fit Otik'0 side cf Main Neodesha, Kus.

1 any railroad town. Come and see him Those who witnessed the transit of Saddle Horses, liuyjries and Car riaes always ready. Attention paid to furnishing co modioli! and comfortable li'gsfjr Cimnre JJ i'J Charges lleasonahle. Miss Lillie Boas, of Denison, Texas( niece of Dr. Blakeslee, is paying him a visit.

HOTEL. Jehnson. He never weat back to Tex- as. fearing that Johnson miu-ht sVinnt i Fakmebs oil your Harness. W.

A. Allen sells the ciieai'iist and best oil for Harness made. 41 Sherman liuuse, FREDONIA, KANSAS; W. K. Honor.

L. licst t-f accon.tnodutir.; -and piloes reasonable. Sample rooms i commercial travettrs. Neodosha House. "ITLI Simmon, proprietor, Neodetl.r lllfl A.

Cold Blooded Murder. John Henry is still here. He runs In N. Bentlev's Clothing the hardwaro store on the corner of Fourth and Wisconsin street. i.J Be, of oreoino Iation3 him.

Other parties operated wi-h him and succeeded in swindling a party out of all his money, and then had him sent to the Kansas State prison to get him out cf their way. Berks is a notorious windier and rascal of the deepest dye. His oath has been thoroughly impeached in Logan county, Illinois, the county in which he wa3 raised. What the people of Logan want is to have him get justice. The Kansas authorities should tend for him.

Siiecial to the Kansas City Times from Mt. lulaski, Illinois. prices reasonable. Sample rooms fur con mercial travclsra. Gooi stable in with the house.

Baldwin House, Kansas, w. tvork. rr tivor. in Btpm pay fr THE WEEKLY CAPITAL, a first-class. Newspaper, giving la-est and most reliable news.

Sent to any addreas, postage pail, balance of 1 i7t for 125 cents. Currency or postage stamps may be sent in letter at our risk HUDSON EW'ING, Topeka, Kansas. LABETTE COUNTY K. Y. Emporium.

And stiil Mr. Bet-tley lives to fta-nouuee that for the nest 15 davs he will sell clothing strictly at cost to make-room for a new and lat stook of clothing, boots and shoes which wiil be sold Cheap for CASH. WHEAT taken in Exchange at the highest market price. Steam, Saw Flouring a pact. -villi all tlie mark? a tlbrd Term reas I Commercial Hotel.

Xi 'th'tfel Orntr J'ullie Starf, rr.EDviNIA, LlljijJsj; KANSAS. Chas. Blume, The "Commercial" i one of the most caps -cion vnd beet appointed hotels in Souther'. Kai.su!, and is in til resp jota a First use. t-Tf-f-pecial acuon-modation for samcW uien and travelling agent.

39 BOOTS SHOES. We have for the fall of f879 and spring cf If SO Fruit and Ornayital Trees, 5,000 HOSES, 20,000 EVEkoitEENS. EcQSend for catalogue. 3i. li.vijrsiv i i Ac OSWEGO, KANSAS.

Ye editor was up to Fredonia this morning. A team belonging to a Mr. Brown, who lives east of town, got loose and ran down towards the Verdigris river bridge, crossed and were stopped. Not much damages. They were hitched front of J.

G. Winter's. the star Venus Sunday evening extend their thanks to Mr. Charley Miller for his kindness in the many favors extend, ed them. W.

W. Wilier, the pottery man, who will locate here, has tried soma of our clay at Cherokee, and pronounces it of the best quality. He will certainly locate here. We return thanks to the managers of the 7th Judicial District Agricultural Society for complimentary ticket" to the fair to be held at Chanute, Sept. 9, 12 Inclusive.

All those who owa us for back subscription are requested to meet at this office next Wednesday and make arrangements to settle their bills. A larse attendance is looked for. St. Louis, Wichita Western. J.

M. Henry Co. have just filled a large order for railroad scrapers, plows, picks, shovel, crow bars which are now being used on the grade near here. Dr. Allen, of Sangamon county, 111., has located here and purchased the lots just east of the Methodist church where he will erect a neat residence.

He is the kind of men we want here. The Kail road is Coming, and trade is booming. Henry Co. hare sold in the last two weeks ten of the celebrated Mitchell farm wagons and other goods in proportion. This speaks well for business we say let it come.

Carr haa a large stock of Rogers silver plated table cutlery, and is selling them so cheap that everybody can afford to buy them. Don't fail to call and supply yourself before they are gone. 14 Neodeslra's lively and enterprising FAMILY MEAL and. BEST BRANDS Of Flour kept Constantly on WHEAT and CORN Ground to satisfaction of customers. Corn also L.

W1LIIAJIS. Engines Marsnuer. IS From the depot west to the M. K. T.

track is one solid mile of material piled up high on each aide of the track. Looks like business. Twenty cars of telegraph poles and other telegraph supplies, wire. have been received for the line west, and I'rnnlc VauICosmalen, Boot sud Shoe making done ner.t'j promptly, a well as guarantee' go to the hfioe shop with BOC eifit, sti eel, one door north of iu, oj posite He tel. From present indications there would seem small necessity for any cue to starve in this country the coming year.

The great wheat fields have produced the largest crop ever known in this country a crop that will probably reach 373,000,000 bushels. Much of this will be exported, more than usual because of the failure from various causes of the yield in other countries, llussia like the United States, ha3 produced far more than she caa use, while most of the other States of Europe will fall below the avt.rnge. Thcs-i must be supplied with the staff of life, and while llussia and lloumauia may do much they can not make up th; deficit, ven if American wheat had cot already the precedence In many of their markets-It would take a comparatively small increase of the production in this country to enable it to supply the whole This increase will doubtless be made within the nest few years, for the tide of emigration never set more to the westward than w. While the newly discovered mines are attracting crowds cf people thrilled with the A. Kaschner is at Chanute learning the baker's trade.

When he returns he will build an oven and open a bakery. Everybody is pleased with the new hnrdwsre store. They can buy goods so cheap that it is not necessary to go to the railroad. "i4 Dr. Blakeslee will pay as much for wheat at thu point as will Iudependence.

Parsons, C'nunute and other railroad towns. Axes. J. 31. Henry Co.

have jut received 12 dozen Hunt, Lippincott and the celebrated "Keen Kutter" axes, which they ere selling from 80cts. to $1.25. Under the proper head will be found the announcement of F. M. Hefley as an Iudapendent candidate for Sheriff.

Frank is known as a straight forward business man and if we hare to hava an opposition man for Sheriff, give us Frank Hefley. You should recollect that if you want to buy land or sell land that J. Sutherland ia the man to go to. He has a few fine farms which he offers for sale chep. John M.

Henry Co. Who in this county are not acquainted with this firm. It is the oldest hardware store in Wilson countyf always has earried a full stock of goods, sold cheap and have been accommodating to their customers. Stay by them. John Q-.

Winter has men's boots from $2.50 to $3.50 a pair. Step in and see them. J. B. Hoover, will assist his father, J.

B. Hoover, in th coming school term. He will be principal at home and boss the house, if don't vreigh but 10 pounds. The 6tudentB must not be surprised if they hear their principal humming nursery rhymes during school hours. PAP.5QNS MT7SIC STORE.

W. 2rSL- "R-ESIT MISCELLANEOUS. Dental Notice. Mr3. S.

J. Crow will now be found at the residence of TLeo. Johnson prepared to do any kind of dental work on short notico. Her work oan not be beat and the care which ehe handles her always guarantees her their support. They havs big times out at the colored peoples' camp.

On Sunday Bro. Williams preaches to them while they pass away the time playing cards and hollowing "Amen!" They will hold services at their camp next Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. All are cordially invited to attend. Situated in the eastern part of town on the Verdigris river. Your patronage solicited.

Peophietok Neodesha, Kansas. SO tf Gro. it. T) AKBER AND A I It DRESSER. Ne-JD desha, Kansas shop on Fourth Stret 1 near Schmidt's Groc ery 1'tore.

All kin' rf n-ir ftoi1 r.rrtmr.fl nn.l in T.nff.' work is to commence soon. II. E. Havens, ex-member of congress from Missouri, is our superintendent of construction, and made the boys happy last week by paying off for work done between here and Cherryvaie. Mr.

is an old editor, having beeu couuected with the paper business fbr several years. aal Most Fashioncllc- a i AND JvadieM' IJazahr. YITiS. WM. FORD, of the Ladies' Bazahr bit- just returned fr'ra wisl a we'll selected st.ok of M.iJicory aud PIANOS, ORGANS acd Sieves, Stoves, Stoves.

The old reliable Bridge, Beach Stoves, fire backs warranted for 15 iae 1 on dollar tir. Farm i ttken in '-sctauge i--r gooa3. rja.iE. KrtV.i-. r.nr1! hope of obtaining sudden wealth, great UUiHiHlMlUU.

Jjiil. iJavi, I MUSICAL INST i kept constantly on hand and sold 6Verj er than they can be bought of theicc t.ti-1 iavont Arts'. of rr.ore than cno Vrt ra- city, is no p.jrr-actf.t'y loc ted ni numbers of farmers are entering upon the public prairies and turning them into fields of waving gold. The Northwest is developing agricultural treasures as rapidly as the more Central aird Southern portions their metals, and it seems to be a certainty that the time is not far distant when the wheat granary Kfkji euos. T.j.'..eij luarit nzors afr ANYBODY CAPT.

R. STRACHAH Auctions ComiRissiwi Merchants Fourth Ntodeha1 Kaiuat. constantly on h'-a-L puoiic respec fully invitcl to pive Lin a ill. Foirti street. N'-o s.

44 wishing to buy a piano or organ wilJ uo well to see Mr. Arey in his many visits to this place or address him at Kansas. 14 wa; hold Sales every Saturday, buy and sell all kiadsof stock and doa General Auction and Commission Business. Good storeroom, stable and yards for stock. The best of reference jriven.

Offiee, Neodesh.v llouse D. M. Amnions. Saieiisan cf the world -will be found in the I American Republic. Few even anions i our own people are aware of the extent i of the farms in Northern Minnesota and Dacota.

Their discovery by those who go thither 13 a revelation of the resour- ces of the United States hitherto undreamed of. Toledo Blade. John M. nenry Co. hare the Agency for the celebrated Chicago Enamel Paint, mixed ready use This paint has been thoroughly tested and is fully warranted.

lt is cheaper than any other paint and wirl last itcice a long. Call and see it, a fall stock on hand. 46 Highwaymen. Last Saturday as Geo. Chapman and Gas.

Baumau were on their way to Independence to attend the show they were the victims of a highway robbery. At the Elk river bridge a man stepped out from the bush and presenting two revolvers, demanded their "money or life." The boys took the wise course and handed over their money, which, although not very much, wa3 all they had with them. They drove on to la-dependence and the deputy sheriff accompanied by the boys, started in pursuit, but failed to find their man. On Monday deputy U. S.

marshal Davi came up here after Chapman to go down and identify a man they had arrested on suspicion. Chapman weat down, but cf course could not identify the man and he was turned loose. STAR Wilton CvVtitv, Kanta. for sale by J. M.

Henry Co. Having purchased a large stock of above stoves just before the recent advance in prices and also having on hand a good line of Leavenworth and St. Louis stoves, we are prepared to give prices that cannot be beat. Come and see us and be convinced. Crick Vitrei.

Messrs Osgood Mosher, briekmak-ers from Parsons, were in town on Monday with a view to opening up a brick yard. A brickyard is something that is needed here immediately as this fall the following business men will undoubtedly erect brick business Louses: Stewart Pierce John G. Winter, Dr. McCartney, Mrs. E.

Ott, and one or two others. Let this be talked up, and figure how many brick you shall want gentleman, aad then when the time comes for you to build you will have the brick, as the gentlemen propose to go right to work. tonsorial artist's barber hop engineer, "Bill Davis, the well known," is still to the front and can boast of the only sea grass carpeted barber shop in the State. Sinceiily thanking his many customers for their liberal patronage, hoping that they will continue, that he may retain his position. Buy your meat of John Gray.

He has furnished you meat during the time when every thing was dull and now when business is lively and prospecU good, stick to him. He still continues to furnish the best quality of meat. Mr. Moulton who has been with the surveyors for the past two weeks had the misfortune to have his coat and 55.00 iu money stolen while out on a recent trip with the surueyors. Mr.

Gilmore, the contractor, upon hearing of the misfortune, made Mr. Moulton a present of the best coat he could find in his store at Fredonia. Mr Burdick, of Parsons, is stopping in the city and will undoubtedly lecate here. He is a first class painter all kinds of work. When any of our citisens want a fine job of graining, sign lAPlTAL STOCK.

SIOO.O We call the attention of our readers to the announcement of Win. Cowgill for Register of Deeds. Mr. Cowgill announces as an Independent candidate, the grounds he stood on when elected before. He hag made a very efficient Register and the citisens could do no better than re-elect him.

RESTAURANT, Thomas McPaul, Prop. We would call attention to the large and complete stock of Dry Goods that I ia carried by John Gr. Winter. Sis ee lettioBS are the best in the market. His experience for the past tea years has taught him that none bnt the best can be sold here.

Call and see his prints, A fine assortment of ladie's shoe for ftll ard winter wear at John G. JOHN II. OKAY, Preiiuciit. DCGALD STFAVATtT, Vice Preti.Ie-iV. TTM.

HILL, CaeLier Various causes-Advancing years, care, sickness, li.appf-inent, and hereditary predisposition operate to turn the hair gray, and either ef them inclines it to shed prematurely. t-b's IIaie Vigor will rcetore 5dd or gray, light and red hair to ft rich brown or dsep black, ad may desired. It softens cleanses ike scalp, giving it a heqlrhy action, removes aad cures dandruff an I Luaactfs. By its use Lilting hair is md ue growth cases- where the follicles- are not destroyed or glands lhr effects are beautifully eLown on trashy, weak, or sickly hairv to r-Licit a few applkatieas will produce the gloss and freshness of youth. Harmless and sure it operation, it is incomparable as" a dressiiig, and is especially valued for the scft lustre riefcawsef tone it imparts.

It contains neither oil nor dye, and will not soil oi- color white yet it lasts long on th-2 ari keeps it fresh and vigorous. Eos Sxzz Bt iu. Bealzes- cambrics, linens, sheeting and ladies' goods. He takes pleasure in showing you goods. Remember thepla.

John G. Winter. COOPER SHOP. painting, frescoing or buggy work done Adam Lilli, well known here, died on Tuesday morning of consumption, at the house of Henry Cramer, Adam bag been sick for about a year and his death has been expected for some time. He was 29 years old and a native of Germany) He has two brothers in that country but no relations in this.

He was buried Tuesday evening. Call on Henry Co. at the old Anderson stand, 4th and see the big etocfe of Plows and implements of all kinds. They are ellipg them lower than it liKCTOKSi' VTiiLrAil HlLI. Jj JT.

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9. tfiisoiy Opon.ec!- Meals at All Hours, and GOOD DAY BOAPD. Ctodies. Cakes, Pics. Oysters, Lemons, Oranges, -And a full STOCK Corife ctionarv.

5SrCa.il and see us if ycu want a xnea i The other day a Boston firm advertised for a book-keeper, the next day's mail brought 347 answers. One advertisement for a clerk in the Free Presa las month brought the first day 130 applications, and a greater number of letters and personal applications next day. As advertisement for a week in a Detroit paper for a good carpenter brought only four, replies. The moral of this is obvious. Young man, learn a trade.

Detroit Iree Pi John MoTilmnd, IVoprutcr. Captain II N. F. Read, trustee of Burlington township, Coffey ceunty, and ac old and respected citizen, has absconded to save himself from arrest, on the charge of incest and fornication. The complaint was rsade by his own danghthr, Martha, aged 17 years, who alleges that she and her father had indulged, ia criminal iatiaacy for raonlhs- they will consult their own interest by calling on Mr.

Burdick at the Neodesha house. Ho thoroughly understands his business and we say he is the best in this part of the country. We have seen some of his work at Parsons and Two miles south of town on the Indepen dence road. Barrels made to suit the from 10 100 fur pickled meat, molasses, or any other kind, of barrel male oa short srtice. 15 i kuow whereof we speak Pees a TZ.xWi ti..