The Morrill Journal from Morrill, Kansas • 1

tie ourna 1 1VJLU1 0 NO. 15. VOL. I. MORRILL, KANSAS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1882.

THE HAMLIN CONVENTION. D. A. VANDERPOOL, B. A.

ZAVITZ, iiiu luumii juuinai. Biiilaer Contractor NOTARY PUBLIC, THE MORRILL JOURNAL Is published every Wednesday nk Morrill, Brown County, Kansas, by WIIAETOIT BBOTX-IESS, ThINTEKH AND PlTBLIKHKBH. J. K. Vanpetten, former proprietor of the Morrill restaurant and bakery, in company with C.

P. Heintz, also of this place, have purchased the stock of confectionery and stand of C. Neff, at Hiawatha, and took possession 'Thursday. Is a man accountable for his actions, when in his daily walks his feet go astray; when the face of the earth is plastic, no bodily injuries result, but his spiritual nature sutlers, and his face bears an expression of contempt, as he utters his oaths, collects himself and resumes his course. KANSAS.

MORRILL, I. D. HALDEMAN Local Editor. Scroll and Ornamental work. ISraokets of nil Description.

Also, went for Bell's Weather Strip. strum iii'TioN eatks. One copy one yeoF( in advance) Il.no If not paid in advance, ir year il.fiO 0. G. MINNEAR, GARDENER, Mrs, COOK.

Leslie the Lucky 3Inn. Pursuant to call of Central Committee, the convention to nominate a candidate for Representative in the filst distinct, met nt Hamlin at 2 o'clock p. Monday, Oct. Convention called to' order by J. Reaso-ner.

J. A. Hewitt, of Irving wn elected temporary chairman, and J. B. Mitchell, of Robinson, temporary secretary.

On motion a committee of five on credentials was appointed as follows: Hanson, of Walnut Liebengood, of Padonia Simmons, of Hamlin; Campbell, of Robinson; Lichty, of Morrill. On motion a committee of three on permanent organization was appointed, as follows: E. T. Noble, of Irving; E. Berkley, of Hamlin; P.

S. Kelley, of Robinson, Committee on permanent organization reported in favor of retaining the temporary organization ns permanent. Adopted, Committee on credentials reported del -gates present as follows: P. S. Kellev.

D. B. Campbell, J. B. Mitchell, H.

Hickman, J. L. Lemaster. Morrill Lodtfe, No, 1H7, 1. O.

O. F. meet in their Hall in Morrill. Kmisa. every Wednesday evening, Vlsitiuff brethren cordially invited.

II. O. Stafford, N. G. Oil- Cox, IiecordiiiR Secretary.

KANSAS. MORRILL, Public Sale. At Morrill House, Saturday, Oct, 7th, at 10 o'clock, a. sharp, the following named property, to-wit One bald-headed shoe brush, one valise with gable end out, and other articles too numerous to mention; the property of H. G.

Miller. Terms cash. Normal Literary Journal. Stone Mason. LOCAL ITEMS.

MillineraDressiaaker Has just received a Inrfjo ttock of Jncob Hnldernmn is erecting a new dwelling Morrill is badly in need of a watchmaker and jeweler. J. J. Smith has the stone on the ground for a new stable. Morrill, Kansas, Satisfaction Guaranteed.

HATS iiml IiOXXETS. N. Irving E. T. Noble, Geo.

Hunter, Guinn, J. A. Hewitt. Padonia J. Stickle, J.

A. Worley, E. W. Butts, of Hiawatha was on our streets yesterday. Fred Myers, of Falls City, was visiting relatives here last week.

W. J. K. VANPETTEN, MORRILL BAKERY, Keeps everything that is kept in a First-class Restaurant, Of the Intent styles, direct from St. Louis.

She linn procured niirh nssistanre in tlie DresnmkiTiK Department ns will enable her to plni-o the most fastidious. KANSAS. MORRILL, Hon. C. H.

Coan, of Cherokee county, Greenbneker, delivered a speech in favor of his party, Friday night. Tho meeting was well attended, and the speech listened to with interest! In the course of his speech Mr. Coan said, "the Democratic party is dead, nnd. a few are still walking around only to save funeral expenses." A pleAsant party at Frank Musselman's, north-east of town Friday night, in which the elite of Morrill participated. There was "Music in the air," as the whole party were detained at the house h11 night, on account of the rain, and spent the night in merriment.

Frank and his "better half know how to royally entertain a company of young folks. The following named gentlemen were unanimously elected delegates and alternates to the Hamlin convention, at the caucus held in Morrill last Wednesday: Delegates. Jncob Lichty, Win. P. Minton, .1.

F. Kimmel and L. N. Reid; alternates, T. L.

Crow, Norman Mnsselinnn. G. L. Parker and A. Cottrell.

On motion the delegates were instructed to vote for Elliott. One iloor north of Hestruinnt, on Main Street, KANSAS. 1-Mm3. Liebengood. Hamlin E.

Berkley, D. X. Simmons, B. F. Moore, E.

C. Blanchard. Morrill -J. Lichty, W. P.

Minton, J. F. Kimmel, L. N. Reid.

Walnut W. F. Lambertson. J. A.

Bruce, N. Hanson. C. Evans, J. C.

McCoy. )n motion the report wrs adopted. The following gentlemen were then elected ns district committee: P. S. Kelley.

of Robinson; E. T. Noble, of Irvjnif T. C. HARRY FLEGHART, Manufacturer of BOOTS and SHOES, T.

J. ANDREWS, M. Physician and Surgeon, HAMLIN, KANSAS. Davis, of Pa-A. Cottrell, of Mathews, Hamlin; Juo.

E. donia; C. Evans, of Walnut KANSAS. MORRILL, Abraham Benchy, of Somerset i here on a prospecting tour. One of the heaviest raiiiB we have had for some time, fell Friday night.

Mr. W. L. Doughty went to Seneca on business, the latter part of the week. The type last week in one place Faid ''energies'' instead of J.

T. Kirk', of Topeka. brother of Lincoln's of this plnce is visiting the latter. Fink Livengood and Tobias Meyers of Carrol county, Illinois, are visaing friends here. Lena, daughter of Fred Klingsick.

southeast of town, is seriously ill of typho-ina-laria. Mr. T. P. Gordon st ir tetl yesterday for Lexington.

to be present at the wedding of a T. 8. Lockard. G. W.

Barnard, and Indies, of SaJiethn. registered at the Morrill House, one day bistweek. CrKCIAI. ATTENTION Riven to Obstetricn and JAKE HOFFMAN, Stone Mason, lineucei of Women. kJ 1)1 Last wceli the citizens of Capioma notified Rew.Graham.

who is at present, at this place, to meet them at Sabetha. not staling r.nv purpose, Mr. Gra Hours, from 1 to 5 P. M. KANSAS.

MORRILL, 1-71(1. Morrill. On motion to nominate a candidate for representative in the 51st district, D. B. Campbell nominated N.

F. Leslie; W. P. Minton nominated T. J.

Elliott; E. T. Noble nominated J. M. Canon; W.

F. Lambertson nominated J. S. Tyler. The following resolution was read nnd adopted: Rcsolrrrf, That the delegates and candidates, each and every one.

pledge themselves to support the nominee of this convention, and pledge their unqualified support. 4 motion the convention proceeded to ballot, resulting First ballot Camion. Elliott, 10; Tyler, Second ballot --Leslie, 13; Cannon, Elliott 8: Tyler ii. N. F.

Leslie was thereupon declared the nominee of the On motion adjourned. J. B. Mitchell, Secretary. J.

A. McOAUL, Attorney- at-Law ham complied with their request, and met them, when they pleasantly surprised him by presenting to him a tine suit of clot lies a token of their appreciation of him. Hr. UialiemV pastorate includes fl circuit of Morrill, Sabetha and Cnpiomn. II.

M. Jnckman. representingthc L. Lion Kansas. Sabetha, A.

W. STEWART, Painter and. O-rainer, PAPER HANGER, MORRILL, KANSAS. BEN. HALDEMAN, BARBER, Does a Laid, Loan, ana Collection Business.

Will Hammond has a dog thr.t attends lodge regularly, lie has taken tho highest tlegrco---of interest, of course. Glove factory, of San Jose, registered at the Morrill House, last week It is rare- I lv that firms on the Pacitlic coast send rep August 2, 188A-8iu. D. A. Vanderpool.

representative of this lodge, went to Topeka. Sunday, to attend the annual session of the I. O. F. Thos.

J. Hayes, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Hiawatha, Kansas. resentatives to these parts. He says his trip has been successful.and that manufacturing establishments are fast springing up there, which, in tho course of time will become somewhat antagonistic to those of our Eastern States. Ileal Estate Transfers.

Deeds filed for record in Register W. E. Seanioiu's is in Morrill, introducing the Bernard Combination P.arb Wire Fence and will canvass the township. office, endini' Keeps tho best Cigars and Tobacco, MORRILL, KANSAS. J.

W. Gralian, Office on North Side of Public Square. Avuust 2, isa. In the neighborhood of Pleasant Hill, some bovs. mounted on horses, boldlv pro- L.

M. FOSTER, M. 320 ceeded to a watermelon patch not far awav, 1 dismounted, tied their horses to rosin weeds: while one stood sentinel, the others proceeded inut the patch fur their intended I gan, soon the bark of a dog greeted The public schools of City, wire closed three days last week on account of i diphtheria. It has not proven fatal so far. I Mr.

M. J. Stevens, of Nemaha City. Neb. has rented the dwelling, belonging to Heid it I Fisher, and has removed his family to this I place.

Physician 100 OFFICE AT 800 KANSAS. MORRILL, W. 0. CECIL, M. 300 Special attention given to all Chronic Gabriel Peeihley.

land agent of Pea trice. Diseases, either Medical or Nebraska, was on our streets last week. Pleasant rooms for parties from dis-; And "Gabriel blew his- luru'' as land tance. i iigems alwavs do. thr ear.s.

followed by the appearance of the "old gent" upon the sene with a deadly weapon, (shot gun. I which he discharged into their lanks.whi'.e they hvs'ily moved toward their horses to escape his vengeance. Two melons which they had carried a short distance, they were compelled to drop, and the old gent is josi one bout abend. Roys, the better way to uet melons, is to ask for then-, or raise them, nnd save your boots and the sin of theft. 20 CHARGES REASONABLE.

PHYSICIAN SURGEON, Thursday. Hiawatha and vicinity received a drenching shower and severe windstorm. Morrill didn't envy the partiality, as the dust is rottled here. 4 KAXSAS. MORRILI.

JW SIX ESS LOCALS. ('hew "Above All" Tobacco. For sale l.oo A. K. Slocnm.

special fttretit of the Mutual Life Association, expects to Barber Shop, visit our town and township in the interest loo .11 ill. S.1H.L "5.U0 of that company this week. Just received, the largest stock of mens 1 boys' and youths' clothing, ever brought to Maldon Miller, who emigrated from Morrill. lltf 1). A.

Pennsylvania last, spring, is suffering se- verely with a sore foot, the Reels of Rkk If vou have more cows than sprain received fourteen years ago. Brown Kansas, for the week (Vtober 1882. Mills and wife to Morrill acres I2' of sw 21-I1-17. Sandison and wife to A. Goforth lots 3 and 4 bill 3-1.

Everest. A Goforth nnd wife to Chas Miller lots 3 4 ii) hlk 31 Eveist. Sandison and wife to Seaman Russell lots 3 I 5 nnd 7 block 31. Everest. Elizabeth B.

Hall to 7 izzie Herbert lots 4 (i and 12, Del. Str. Hiawatha. Ahve Nixon and hush to Kate Herbert lot 22 Delewnre Str Hiawntha Mari'inan Copeland ft alto Joseph A YVollley 2 a it) sw t' 20-1-18. Adam Schilling nnd wife to Davis lot 117 Kan Av Schillings add Hiawatha.

Miles Cook to Isaac Powell lot I block 3. Robinson. Sheriff of Brown County to Minton nnd 1 lot 1 Roxr.ima Str Morrill. Sheriff of Brown County to Alfred Lyman of lie '4 2U-1-15. House.

Trustee, to Win Adams, town lots in Reserve. Willis mid Everest Nali-Nah-he Nah and Watch Key to Letson and Briggs lie 1.4 of se '4 2-4 -l(i. Sheriff of Brown Co. to Jerome Hochstetler ne 17-2-15. Betsy Woodward nr.d Lush to Thos Beathnrd se 'j of sw '4 Killey and wife to Jane Stockton lots 1.

nnd 21 Utah Street Hiawntha. Morrill wife to Scant- lin lz of nw '4 3(1-2-15. Sheriff of Brown Co. to William Metz 8 ft of side lot 7, Rox- nnna Str. Morrill.

Sheriff of Brown Co. to James Watts. 8 ft off side lots 5 7 Roxnnna str. Morrill. Rogers to Aaron Magill in ne I4 5-2-15.

you need, and want a pewing machine, call on A. W. Grnyhill. He will jive you a Mr. lluxtable was out star-gazing.

Mon-! day morning, lie says the new comet name good trade. is "Moore," and says he is going tar-gaz- some Moore. It must be peculiar iny 200 Smoke "Polar Light" Cigars. For sale comet. 15 nt Barber Shop.

l.V) Will some one please tell the dramatic D. A. Vanderpool hns just received a t.onp(.g (im1 utwr entertainment troupes, ....4 i notions complete stock of dry nnd T. P. GORDON, Proprietor of the New Elevator Will Taj the Highest Market Price for Stock AND Grrain.

1.500 lltf l.ooo D. A. Vanderpool has a complete stock of general merchandise, and will meet any honorable competition in Brown county. lltf 1(11 Friday, a farm home, ten miles south of here, was the scene of a tragedy unequalled in the history of the county. Tvwi German.

named By land and Yardie cultivated a piece of land in partnership. Their crops were harvested and had proceeded to a division of the same, when each disputed the other's alleged share, culminating a physical combat. When they seperated each threatened due vengt-nce. upon hich they proceeded toward the house. By land going a distance ahead, procuring a shotgun, loaded with buck-shot, and leaving the house, lay in ambush, until Jordan had gone into the house nnd come out.

when Boylnnd discharged the load into Yardie's breast. killing him instantly. Byland tried to escape but was captured by SheriiT Hunter and lodged safely in the county jail. Normal. Notes.

We record four arrivals Monday. Lena Watts now attends the Normal. We know a boy whose heart failed him Friday night. A little more courage Tuesday, Asa Brown. Grace Brown.

Martha Miller, Quintns Brown, nnd Jessie Brown, were enrolled among our busy throng. Who next. Minnie Myers and Jessie Angell read good essays Friday night. Recitation by Minnie Mell. Ethel Reid E.

T. Nesbit and H. E. Dickinson. Reading by J.

W. Elliott and J. M. Reid, nnd debate by Rev. Graham nnd Elliott affirming; Profesors Conk-lin and Reid denying.

(Question, Resolved, that Washington was a greater man than Gnrfield. The new chandelier lights the hall quite well. A little less tobneco would be highly appreciated by the ladies who attend literary. There are excellent classes in nil the common branches, also algebra, Latin and elocution. Prof.

Dickinson hns three exercises daily in penmanship. The faculty have some bills due the 15th. and need all money due, paid in. COO New lot of Hat's nt Vanderpool' 8. Bring yonr job work to this ofliee.

Chew "Above All'' tobacco, sold by D. A. Vanderpool. A. Cottrell 401 stopping tit this place that they need no longer use the hotel register as an advertising sheet.

Dan. Saylor. of Somerset county, Pennsylvania, brother of Albert of this plnce, with other relatives who have been visiting here, started last week for their home in Pennsylvania. A wagon load of cabbage was received by one of our merchants last week, which averaged from 12 to 1.1 pounds per head, one head weighed lftj-j pounds. Pass the cabbage, please.

Miss Lizzie Heim, of St. Joseph, who hns been visiting relatives here, returned home last week. Miss Offut of this place accompanying her for the purpose of visiting relatives there. Mr. Sentnau of Kansas City, who ownes land in this vicinity, arrived yesterday.

Mr. Seaman is a carpenter by trade, and recently fell from a bnihling, injuring one foot so severly, that he needs the aid of crutches. 40 DEALER IN Got a suit of clothes of I). A. Vnn- dorpool, and wive money.

Vanderpool will sell you a Hat for 75 cents! Throw away that old Hat and got a now one from D. A. VandorjKKil. Fifty thousand dollars to loan, nt 7 per cent, interest, on five years time. D.

A. We have lately learned that the latest style of nsking a young lady's company to a pnrty is to hnve the young lady's brother or some other young lady's brother to intercede for the gentleman. A short time ago, a young gentleman not a hundred miles away, pursued that course, but failed to secure the service of the "brother." and being too bashful to "ax" her himself, proceeded by -his lonely "self to the place of the party, where the hostesn entertained him in the kitchen, and consoled him till he once rnre gained his composure. Y'onng man. "A faint heart never won fair lady." AND GROCERIES Highest prices paid for Butter and Egga.

Morrill, Kansas. Died Ictober 5th, 1882. Mabel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.

W. Baker, aged 15 months. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their New and complete printing outfit at this office. We do job work of all kinds.