The Earth from Brookville, Kansas • 1

1 THE i Only Per COMMERCIAL Txoi3 vrcmzi tj1 A Specialty. VOL. I. HOOK VI LIVE. SALINE COUNTS, KANSAS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 1801.

NO. 3, EARTH, PERSONAL JOTTINGS. Wlartin Lumber Company. Our Premium Offer. To all who subscribe and pay for Tuk Eabth for oue year or more in advance we will give, without extra charge, a very neat and tastily printed receipt.

Cull at once and securo one of these beautiful mementoes. LUMBER AND COAL. Jacob Dick and wife and uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Glger, were over from the 6allne this week, visiting Mrs.

father, George Giger, southeast of town, Mr. Dick is one of the mauy good farmers of the rich Saline valley. Frank Giger Is a brother of George, and lives in Rooks county. He Is well pleased with this part of Kansas. George Chase, one of our old yard men, dropned In upon the town Tuesday evening to shake hands with old friends and acquaintances.

He is runniug out of Os- li Market Report Wheat, best soft, 77 cenU. Wheat, best hard. 78 cents. Corn, 53 cents. OaU, SO centa.

Rye, 80 cents. Hogs, $2.60 per hundred. Fat Steers, 13.50 to 3.S0 per hundred. Butter, 12 to 15 cents. Eggs, 20 cents.

Flour per sack, fl.10 to fl 60. Corn meal per 50 centa. Bran, 90 cents, Ehorts, 95 cents. Chop, t.20. Our city market reports are corrected by the buyers Friday morning, and we are not responsible for the figures given Lime, Cement, Plaster Paris, Lath, kinds of Lumber.

-WE ARE We have at all times a full and complete stock Headquarters for Amunition. Loaded Cartridges and Sporting KANSAS AND MISSOUEI SOFT COALS At prices that DEFY COMPETITION. We have the I Fullest supply and greatest variety of Colorado Goals East "of Denver. DON'T GO TO SALINA FOR ANTHRACITE OR SMITHING COAL We have tbem at lowest living prices. We will order cool in car load lots at wholesale Call and see us before you buy anything in our line.

IT WILL PAY YOU. LUMBER AND COAL. i I i'l S. I artin Lymber JOSEPH DEALER IN- Shelf and Heavy Hardware, Stoves, Tinware, Etc. ALL KINDS OF FARM IMPLEMENTS A SPECIALTY.

A. S. DAUGrHERTY, Blacksmith, Wagon, Carriage and Plow Work. STAUBER, PROPRIETOR. and Anderson Ave.

DKFREZ, Wm. Turton went to Salina Tuesday. Bruce Gentry has gone to housekeeping. O. Olson, of Falun, was in town Tuesday.

Gofl Gane took a trip to Salina Wednesday. Washburn's little girl is quife sick this week. Geo. Phillips made us a friendly call yesterday. Mrs.

Pease has moved into the Sharp bouse on 2nd street. Chas, and Burt Salisbury were in town Monday on business. George Dick came down from near Terra Cotta Tuesday. Miss Birdie Crittenden and her mother returned to Falun Saturday. Mrs.

W. S. Cass came up from Salina Tuesday to visit old friends. Miss Maud Sharp, of Victoria, will at tend school here the balance of the year. Wm.

Honeywell, one of our real estate rustlers, did business in Saliua Tuesday Rev, F. J. Bruce, from the Mulberry, filled the il. E. pulpit last Sabbath morning.

I. N. Sondergard was in Salina this week looking alter his branch butcher Rev. Wood was in Salina Wednesday, and had Uie misfortuue 10 leave his overcoat on the Wm. (Jahan called in to see The Earth and wished it a prosperous year.

The same to you, Wm. Frank Honeywell, of the Union, came up Saturday evening to spend the Sab bath with the family. Rev. Samuel Wood goes to Topeka next week to attend the board meeiiug of the Congregational church. W.

A. Liscom, representing the Kansas Newspaper Union of Topeka, was in town Monday doing business. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Maze were in from the Mulberry Tuesday, trading with our merchants.

They gave this office a call. Doc. Light was in town Tuesday and called upon us. Doc. is piettv regular, but misted a few days during the storm.

Willie Turton returned to Washburn College Wednesday moruing after spend ing a two weeks' vacation with the fami- ly. D. F. Thomas came ia Tuesday to get acquainted with his family. D.

F. is away most of the time buying and selling stock. Mr. Bell's father-in law and family ar rived Tuesday tveniug from Rogers, Ark. Tbey will occupy the Watters farm with Mr.

BelL Mr. Carpenter was in town Monday transacting business. Mr. C. owns what is known as the Aaron Robins farm, on he Mulberry.

Peter Solden, who has been confined at borne for some weeks wiih an uffliciion ot bis eyes, is reported better, and expects to be out soon. Miss Bell Norris returned to her home near Marquette Tuesday, after a two weeks' visit with friends and old schoolmates in this city. 8. W. Miller, of Topeka, writes that he will be in Brookville the last of the month.

Mr. Miller was a member of our first salt company. Will 8. Hague, an old conductor on the U. stopped on a day or two on his way to Kansas City, to chat with old friends, of whom he has many in this city.

J. B. Fritz formerly foreman in the re pair shops here, and now living in Ellsworth, in a private letter enclosing a bigf for Tub Eabth, pays us, a high compliment. Thanks, Mr. Fritz.

George Speller was in town Tuesday and was surprised to run against The Eakth. He has been staying -at home pretty close for a week or two, and had not heard of the new paper. J. C. Mullen, of Terra Cotta, attended I.

O. O. F. lodge here Wednesday night, and says lead ore has been found on the Babcock ranch. We hope Mr Babcock will give it his attention and develop it.

R. L. Bressler, son of J. J. Bressler of this place, writes a long letter to the Sa lina Union from Nabb, where he ia now residing.

His acquaintances here wish him success in his new field. E.G. Barber and wife will move back to their old home in Connecticut next week. We are sorry to see them go, and hooe they will be like many others who leave Kansas come back and be better satis- fled than ever. S.

B. Potter, of Oakley, was in town the first of the week looking after a farm to rent. Farms seem to be In demand in this part of Kansas. A number of parties have secured farm and pasture lands lately for the coming season, and will occupy them early in the spring. H.

W. Mai of Ohio township, made this office a substantial call on Monday. Mr. Mallby showed us a sample of rck salt from the Kingmatr mines, said to be per cent pure. Tuis is the best sample we have seen.

The vein is said tq be 300 feet fet thick. Surely the, suit Industry of Kansas ia assuming immense Shingles, and all and Empty Shells, Goods. of Company. Our stock ot Dry Goods, No-tiorjLS, Fancy Goods, Groceries, Etc. Is now full; our TERM ARE GASH, And Our Prices are Way Come in and See Us.

John Bennett, Shaving, Shampooing and Hair Cutting neatly done. POPULAR PRICES. SHOP ON WESTSECOND STREET. UNION PACIFIC), Tickets on sale to all principal points EAS51, WE, riORTH AT ALL KINDS OF REPAIRING. CARRIAGE WORK A SPECIALTY.

Young Prince will muko the coming season at the red barn. Joseph Morgan, Proprietor, J. Duncan just got a (700 loan through for oue of our farmer friends. When wanting a loan, don't forget to place them with biin. Holiday Excursion.

On December 24, 25 and 81, 1890, and January 1, 1S91, the Union Paclcic will sell tickets to all points in Kansas and Nebraska, within 200 miles, at one and one-third fare for the round trip, good returning until January 5,1801. Hemem ber the dates. O. Holcomb, the photographer, North Santa Fe avenue, over The Famous," Saliua, Kansas, haying secured the services oi Mr. Atterton, one of the finest artists in the west, is now better prepared than ever to take your "phiz" and give you perfect satisfaction.

When in Salina call and see him. He has many fine pictures and works of his art ou exhibition. A TERRIBLE CUTTING AFFAIR. At R. B.

Ingraham's the other day. No one hurt, for Ingraham was only cutting the prices on his goods down to meet the demands of hard Cash will buy more goods and tor less money than credit any time. The demand of the times require goods sold for cash only, and that is the way I propose to sell my goods hereafter, Prompt 80 day customers is cash custom for me. All holiday goods sold at cost. Hats, caps, boots and rubber goods sold at only ten per cent profit; also queensware.

All goods sold as low as any house in tbe county that don't sell below cost. I never sell any goods below cost to make it up on something else, but mark all goods at the lowest figure they can be sold for and live. Come and see me before buying elsewhere and I think I can make it an object for you to trade with me. All those owing me will please call and settle by cash or good note within a few days, or I shall place their accounts in hands of collector, aa I must have money. Thanking my friends for former patronage and soliciting a share of their future trade, I am, as ever, at your service.

R.B. IXORAnAM. I have the agency for the following grass lands for 1891. Call soon and secure them: I Section 9, 15, 8, Ellsworth county, fenced, plenty of water. South half 35, 14, 5, Saline Co.

West half section 33, 13, 5, Saline Co. Section 9, 15, 5. Saline county. Section 33, 14, 5, Saline county. South half section 1, 15, 5, Saline Co.

Sections 19 and 21, 15, 5. Saline county. I also have all railroad lands to lease for 1891. J. Duxcan.

On a Visit. Here is a chance to go home and visit the old folks during the holdays, The Union Pacific will sell on December 24, 25 and 3i; 1890, and January 1, 1891, round trip tickets to all Kansas and Nebraska points within 200 mites, for one and one fare for the round trip, good returning untill January 5, 1891. FARMERS, Are You Fortified? Against fire, lightning, tornadoes and wind storm? If not, giyu me a call or write me. I have agencies for the following companies: The old reliable Phoenix of Hartford, Conn; Firemen's Fund of California; the Denver of Denver, Colo; St. Paul Fire and Marine of St.

Paul, Minn, Don't put it off. Yours Respectfully, J. Duncan. For Sale. Two second hand heating stoves and one second hand cooking stove.

J. Duncan. Abstracts of your farm or city property now. furnished by J. Duncan $1,000 stock of notions and millinery goods oifered for trade.

J. Duncan. Extra Offer for 30 Days, A section of land 10 miles north of Brookville, fine land, well watered, offered for $6 per acre; small payment down, balance time. J. Duncan.

For 30 Days Only. Good 5 room house, well finished, will sell for $375, with only 75 down. J. Duncan. $1,300 General Mdse.

stock for Trade For clear stuff. Good hotel for rent, all furnished. Will sell, rent or trade it. Price $1,800. J.

Duncan. Old Folks at Home. They will be there and expecting a visit from you at Christmns time, and the Union Pacific will sell tickets on December 24, 25 and 31, 1890, and January 1, 1891. to all Kansas and Nebraska points within 200 miles at one and one-tbird fare for tbe round trip, good, returulnejuntij January 5, 1891, sawatomle on the Mo. P.

and is doing well. Mr. Chaso is very confident that the U. will In the near future consider the advisability ot changing their divisions bank as they were less than a year ago. He speaks from au old railroad man's standpoint, and claims that the company will sooner or later see that the present run is impracticable.

George was pleased to find the people feeling so good. He returned on the midnight train. Tna Eartu will be a weekly vis itor in his home. Come in and subscribe. -eq si wiuud a ljAag oqj, 9q pno J3Uid A3Q oqj, The Thomas County Cat changed color last week, and Is uow a 'Maltese." One dollar deposited in our cash box insures the subscriber possession of Tns Eabth for one year.

Try it At tbe council meeting Tuesday even ing the lost offer on the prospecting bonds was considered. The secretary of the Mining and Buing Co. was requested to correspond with the various diamond drill companies. The offer for the bonds is a fair one when we consider the great difficulty of placing the best of paper at this critical time iu financial circles. The citizens are awaiting the result anxious ly.

Oh, ye raging floods and rivers of water! Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio flooded, bridges swept away, railroad tracks submerged, and tbe mischief played generally; and thins: of the mud! Are you not glad you live in Kansas, where we are comparatively free from these dangers and annoyances. "TbaLk God and take courage," we are more and more convinced that we are highly favored. Our big brother over on the Gypsum pays us and our merchants and business men a complement in bis criticism on the appearance of The Earth, when he savs it is "well fertilized with ads." The id-toeate we think is "pretty rich" in the same way. -This betokens" faith in the magic ink, and is a benefit to both buyer and seller, the town and country, at home and abroad. W.

8. Hague, of Ellis, informs us that gold was discovered nine miles north of that city, in a well 120 feet deep, in small quantities. Preparations are being made to make further investigation with a view to developing the find, should it prove of importance. They have also discovered oil near thero, and propose to bore in tbe near future. Our prospecting company should be encouraged, and will no doubt arrange to bore soon.

Our schools opened up Monday morning after a two weeks' holiday vacation with renewed vigor and aspirations for a new year. Both teacher and pupil, we have reason to horje, are imbued with the full determination to improve on the suc cesses and failures of the year just passed with its opportunities and unimproved-moments forever closed. Let us look for ward with hope for the rising generation through the medium of our splendid school system. In a letter from Arthur Arnold to his sister, he says he received a substantial Christmas present in the shape of a promotion. He is now telegraph line repairer between Salt Lake city and Mil-ford, and all intervening branches, with headquarters at Lehi Junction.

Arthur is an old Brookville boy, and deserves great credit for his success. We are gratified to learn of his advancement, as we always are with all' who have received theirfirst lessons in our schools and upon our railroads. Hold it down. Arthur; it is a good job, McMahan Walker. Married, at the residence of the bride's parents, Brookville, Jan.

8, at 8 o'clock p. Sadie E. Walker, of this city, and Thos. E. McMahan, of Junction City.

They were attended by Miss Minnie Turton and Mr. Godfrey Gsne. A number of their fneuds witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. Samuel Wood. The young couple the recipients of many valuable presents, among them a handsome silver set, complete, each piece engraved beautiful table damask, towels, throws, elegant toilet sets, jewel case, and articles which are all useful and substantial, especially one of two hundred dollars.

Miss Walker has lived here from early girlhood, and is respected and admired by a large circle of friends. Mr. McMahan has been a engineer on the U. P. railroad, making his borne here for sev eral years, removing to Junction City when the division was changed.

The happy couple left on the midnight train to visit the groom's relatives in Kan sas City, On their return they will be at home to thsir friends at Junction City. The Eabth was remembered with a part of the elegaotsupper, and joins in hearty congratulations. xCome in and get The Eabth for 1. I BILLIARD IIALL.S Keep tip with the times and write it 01. Thanks to J.

M. for his lines on Ths Earth last week. J. O. Hartley is hauling corn to our enterpsising feed store man.

Louis DeLos. 8. K. Martin Lumber C. Just received a car load of lime.

Lowest prices guaranteed. A. Houghton, of Cortland, is stopping at the Central. He is looking for a stolen horse. The band boys will give a ball in the city ball, Friday evening, Jan.

16. Turn out, everybody. We notice the old "wheel hoss" stone mason Peter Carrier is working on the new bank building. Wm. Turton says when he- joins the W.

R. C. he wants to hold the office of pinning on the badges. John Bennett was called to the Mulberry yesterday to see a sick horse belonging to Mr. Hoss.

Mayor Ingraham's little folks, win have the measles, are reporte better this morning by Dr. Fowler. The U. P. sent ud a big force of snow shovelers last night.

It looks as though they would have work. The new State bank foundation is assuming proportions, notwithstanding the late snow and rain storm. One passenger hud some ribs broken in the wreck near Salina. He did not discover it for a day or two afterward. A.

Dinkier, our druggist, has been receiving a lot of new goods this week. Call and ask him for one of those pretty calenders. j-JThe Do Somethings will give a social at the residence of S. L. Sbepard, on Friday evening, January 9.

Come and spend a pleasant evening. A goodly number of farmers have been in town, despite the blockaded condition of the roads. It takes a worse blizzard than the last to bead off the plucky Kan-sans. The west bound passenger train was derailed 2 miles west of Salina Monday morning, by a broken rail. Little damage was done and no one hurt, but those on board were pretty badly scared.

We will commence the publication of a serial story next week, eu tilled "Hugh Kendrick Will." It is from the pen ot Margaret Hunt, and is a ronmuce of exceptional merit. Don't fail to read it. An order for transportatioa for Col. J. 1 W.

Moore to the Soldiers' Home at Lear enworth and his reception to that institution, has been received here, and he Will be taken there the coming week. Salina Bun. Dent Paul are keeping the Fifth Avenue hotel at Salina. They formerly belonged to Brookville, and are "hale fellows well met." They keep a good house and arc doing a fair business. Success, boys.

Brothers, of Brookville Lodge No. 207 I. O. O. don't fail to be on hand next Wednesday night at the installation of officers.

Supper will be served at Mag-nuson's restaurant. By order of committee. Those who attended the New Year party at our friend Chas, Martin's on the Mulberry report an enjoyable time. There was quite a number from town; jil aY wstvt Tatiln rnr anil uleanTriava A happy and prosperous New Year to you and yours, Charley. Our old friend and comrade, ex-Probate Judge Geome Segmiller, of Ellsworth, was married in Salina last week, by Judge Z.

C. Lamkin. We do not remember the name of the lady. We wish you and yours prosperity and a smooth journey over the matrimonial sea, although you are a little late, George, in your attempt. Many Salina people would be glad to pee the U.

P. division moved back to Brookville, and their argument is good. When it was here they of course received a proportionate benefit by way of patronage, and the county was a gainer in revenue also. Now that it is out of the county we all feel the loss. Will you help us get it back? In a country where beets will grow as big as a four-year old- boy, as they do In this part of Kansas, and that with but little rain, as witness some 'we saw this fall, why is it that capital is so slow to invest in the manufacture of beet suar? We venture the prediction that if this kind of a market was created the product would be forthcoming in remarkable quantities, and greatly to the profit of the farmer, and a big benefit to the con-tmsr.

Let us have sugar factories. ELI DAVIS, Cor. of Ferry St. EUGENE ELEVATOR, CITY Will buy your Wheat and Grain, PAY THE HIGHEST MARKET PRICES. FREDERIGK RUPERT; DEALER IN Harness, Collars, Bridles, Horse Blankets, I Curry Combs, Brushes, Whips, Etc.

One door west of Dr. Fowler's office, Brookville, Kansas. Good Accommodations, Meals First Class. POPULAR PRICES. W.SIDE PERRY ST..