Bennington Journal from Bennington, Kansas • 5

RratesreiB NEWS, It is currently reported that a large number of cattle are. dying of dreaded disease, black-leg, in this 'mday is Easter. 1 i Ml makers tin busy. Li you paid your poll tiix bt ruble was on (ho sick list MARKET. REPORT.

Wefikly report of the Ttonninirton grain anil produce market. Corrected each week on date of publication: GRAIN. Wheat No. 2 (soft) Rfi Wheat No. 2 (hard) 40 Wheat No.

3 KeJecUd whoat 20 to 25 Outs Coi (new) 21 yo as STOCK. HoffR cwt 3.rm,3M Steers cwt 3.60&-t.4t Cows 3.00 PRODUCE. Butter KJMTH 8 Chickens f) do. Kiour, patent, cwt Flour, struiffht grade 2.54 Potatoes hi itHi two car loads of leJncsilav. The Spitzcr house was crowded from 'basement to attic" last Thursday night, and then the landlord was obliged to re fuse accommodations to some strangers.

Minneapolis is now a city of the second class, and has been "divided into wards. We congratulate our neighboring sister, and will circulate the report cheerfully. The western bound freight parted near Verdi last Friday morning, the Urst section coming to Bennington before the loss of the second section was discovered. rank Davis is lying sick with E. Fiafrht's.

born, who was seriously ill. is h' on the the streets. An ideal school -girl is ope of the very loveliest thingson earth. Personally bo fair, so fresh, so hopeful, the beauty of womanhood in its dewy promise "a rose with all its sweetest leaves unfolded." Mentally, full of appreciation and docility, knowing so little, yet capable of knowing so much, a compound of sweet credulity and questioning Morally the most innocent and unseliisb, of beings, and yet worshipping poor idols of veriest clay; ready to believe the bays of the school are angels, and make them so by the power of angelic purity and devotion. The real school -girl is a very different person-she is a rose too early opened with its petals imperfect, yet widely Haunting to catch the reluctantgaze.She is not willing to be taught, because that would imply that sixty has some advantage over sixteen.

That brow which seems as pure as a sunbeam resting on the Solomon, harbors thoughts of vanity and folly. That delicate hand has returned furtive signals of boyish admirers, or possibly, but most imprudently, challenged the attention of a stranger With these and a thousand other heedless indiscretions, our school girls have never a thought of evil, as they arc all general flirts, and they are alike the world over. T. T. BROWN, ltirlos Neal made a brief visit eapolis, last Tuesday.

Dealer In ami manufacturer of Bradley, of Solomon, was in "douday, on business. I i lias been "painted red" There is some attraction at Minneapolis that draws Ev. Honham theneeward every Saturday. Knowing Ev's aver )imerous prairie, tires, sion to society but never mind, mum's the word. Mr.

Bonner, the Veterinarian, received a dispatch from a friend in the east the lirst of the week, instructing him to purchase a couple of lots and build a house, as he wants to move here as soon as he can. This gentleman of the east has boen reading the State Agricultural report. Rev. Mr. Mitcheuer, avIio has so ably filled the pulpit in the M.

E. Church at this place, has been sent to Jewell City by Conference, Not only the best wishes of his congregation go with him, but those of all, regardless of relgious belief. Mr. llulett takes Rev. Mitchner's place here.

We paid a visit to the southern portion of Buckeye township the first of the week, and had occasion to speak of the bridge question. Those with whom we conversed are strongly opposed to the bonds. They were all tax payers.and do not believe in voting a useless expense upon the township. With the opening of spring people in the east in want of good homes turn their eyes toward Kansas, and before they are aware of the fact thep are journeying toward the land of Italian sum-mors. Already the highways are lined with "prairie schooners," and the season has scarcely opened yet.

Not a house in town for rent not even a single room, and new buildings going up on every side. Does not this denote prosperity? Bennington must and will boom, no matter if it is not given oveij a passing notice by the Secretary of the State Board of Agriculture in his Fourth Biennial Report. A terrific fire, on Thursday, swept from a point twelve miles west of Brook-villeilmost reaching Bavaria in its onslaught. Farm property on the route was made to stiller to a considerable extent. A Mr.

Dean, ten miles north of Brookville, lost house, stables, cows and farming BOOTS AND SHOES. filing rain visited this region We have received so many ealldrs th i wtek that it is impossible for us to give them all a personal notice. We arc glad to see them, however, and hope they will call again. BENNINGTON, KANSAS. I Say night.

It was needed. Mr. and Mrs. I. L.

Sabin, on a girl. All arc doing well. R. Potter, of Cawker City, is daughter. A.Mitchell.

impson and family wore visi-d-, in Minneapolis, last week. i-els were graded last week, a much needed improve- Prices as Low as the Lowest- Mr. Ed. E. Davis, of Minneapolis, was in town, the first of the week, soliciting orders for Haskell's Compendium of Forms, lie is meeting with success, and will make a lirst class book agent.

Repairing a specialty. NO WOHK DONE ON SATURDAYS. Mrs. George Eielioltz has been a great siifiercr for the past four years. A few weeks ago she was very low, but we are happy to learn that the disease is arrested and that a decided improvement has set in.

dive me a call. u- Dawson was visiting in week. He returned Monday i freight was distributing ears points along the road last BERG BROTHERS, Dealers in "win Post No. 2 IS, i. A.

11., in a new recruit last Mon All Fool's day has come and gone, and some of our citizens are sadder but wiser men. In the evening our people were alarmed by the ringing of the school house bell, which pealed forth at intervals with wonderful distinctness. At first, it was thought that the defunct James Gang had reorganized, and selected Bennington as the place for their first outbreak, and friend Gilbert began to tremble muchly, and ordered an ex tra guard around the bank. A search committee, composed of the following-named gentleman, Esquire Simmons, W. II.

Zink, Mr. Foster, Dr. L. A. Foote, George Little, A.

J. Best, and S.Grant, as ordered to proceed to the school house to ascertain the facts in the case. The house was inspected from basement to belfry without success, and still the bell tolled mysteriously. However, a nappy thought struck Committeeman Little, and he boldly reached forth and seized the clapper, but horror, it still moved. The suddenness with which he loosed-his hold broke the string that the school boys had fastened to the bell, and then silence reigned supreme.

It seems that the boys had during the latter part of Die day attached a wire to the bell-clapper and extended it all over the western part of town, so that they could ring it at different places, and thus avoid discovery. What the exact report of the committee was will never be ascertained. Berg Brothers purchased a lot on Nelsonrvenue, on Tuesday, and in the near future a handsome block will adorn the spot that is now occupied by a dilapidated shanty. They are a progressive firm. Mr.

and Mrs. Chris. Long were ihe happy recipients of a tinu girl on the morning of the 27th ultimo. The boys are very anxious for Chris, to come to town so that they may oiler congratulations and smoke. ti Swan lost a valuable colt by complicated fracture of lies Burk, of Saliua.and Kev of Assam, were doing the FURNITURE, CARPETS," WALL PAPER, OIL CLOTH.

WINDOW BLINDS, PICTURE FRAMES, ETC Practical Undertakers, FURNITURE REPAIRED. key, near Verdi, had the roo her barn by the wind, Jast 'enin The Chautauqua Literary Society meets at the M. E. Church on Tuesday evenings of each week. The fubjeetfov reading at the last meeting was "Bain" been discovered on Mr.

YVm. f-evon and one-half miles town. and This' is, a worthy, oigaiiiation, should 'ho encouraged. The number of buildings that have recently been built in Bennington is a source of gratification and pride to our citizens, and shows plainly that they lilrmy believe that this place is destined to become a city, of importance in the near future. The houses are of the most substantial nature, and show the character of their owners.

The play of "Van, the Virginian," as rendered by the Chicago Comedy Company, at the Skating Rink, last Thursday night, is spoken of quite favorably by some, while others pronounce it as but little better than the average district school exhibition. Owing to the absence of our stage critic, we will not hazard an opinion. The wheat prospects are not llatter-ing. The. severe winter has had its effect, and many fields have been frozen out, while Others have been badly injured.

AVe notice that the wheat which Mrs Ruth Thompson and daughter, of ern-botmd trains are in search of homes viinsas. Kansas City, who have been visiting the the past few weeks, returned to their home last Monday. were accompanied to their destination by Mr. of Carniichaels, '1! 'Benninirton this week to take Charles who weut on to Chica anas. go.

T. II. Diyelbiss, Importer and Breeder Stephens hail a large? growth ifinatodes) removed from a 'his week. of line Poland China bogs, has moved 7 4 his stock from Saline county to his farm six miles south of town. The above nam was sown in the standing corn last fall, ilsofPythias have rented the i)r.

Crosthwaitc's drugstore, ing it up for a hall. is all right, and now presents a healthy ed gentleman, in company wilh Mr. D. W. Norton, made tins office a pleasant Dealer in FINE WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY AND SILVERWARE.

Repairing promptly done and satisfaction guaranteed. t'ROSTIIWAITE'S DRUG STOKE." appearance. It would be well, perhaps, IS call last Monday. for our farmers to note this fact. IcConnell will repair ur 1 guarantee them not to lb will tell you the rest.

Or iodvin has returned to Sali-iJen. Sill to take care of the rni of Sill and Goodwin. EDG-EBEEG- dz in ton and P. Root, of Minora visiting, our enterprising lack Shepard last Sunday. of Job Work, give us a call, tared to do all kinds of eom-k, and guarantee satisfac- Agriculural Implements, A street fakir took in the town last Monday, with a kind of a gambling concern, called a ''Knife Board." He attracted a large crowd, and left quite a number of worthless knives in town to compensate the boys who patronized him so liberally.

The first paper to reach us as an exchange was the Salina Independent. Friend Johnson knows what it is for an editor starting a paper to be without papers, hence histhoughtfuliiess He gets up a good paper, and we gladly give it a place on our list. Prof. Simpson's assistants for the next three months, will be Miss Beatrice Grant and Miss Eliza Monahan. As teachers in the past they have given general satisfaction, and the Board is to be congratulated for securing their services for another term.

The Court House at St. Joseph, burned last Saturday night. Jtvvasone of the finest public buildings on the Missouri River, and cost over two hundred thousand dollars. A traveling man by the name of J. D.

Martin, who was stopping ai the Spitzer House at the time of the lire, lost every thing he had in the flames. He left Bennington somewhat low-spirited, but says he will work his route before returning to St. Joseph. Our friend, Mr. Samuel Dice, who, by the way, can show as fine a Clydesdale Stallion as can be found in the State, is not a very enthusiastic Kansas man.

He hails from Iowa, and is anxious to buy land here, but he thinks people hold their land a little too high, hence his lack of enthusiasm. Our citizens know the value of their property, and are not anxious to sell unless they realize its full value. Land will never be cheaper than now, and those who desire to invest in real estate should note this in their memorandum book. Connack, of tin real estate aaek and Stoin, of Minne--n the city Tuesday, en bu- iv. don't fail to visit the ire of Berg Brothers, and iirneuse stock of new fur- A professor of that doubtful science, Starks and Miss Emma i phrenology, paid our town a visit re- were the understand, succeeded in i f-s.

Jack Meyers Saturday causing several young men to alter their pilaus for the future, by feeling in is prepared to do all their heads, and telling them how little he the phrenologist knew. Some one, wilh malice aforethought and without the love of God in his heart, liny: and upholstering at ices. (Jive him a call, at Shop. We publish the following for what it may be worth, which we find going the rounds of the press as coming from the highest medical authority as a certain cure for that awfully fatal disease diphtheria: "Pour equal parts of turpentine and liquid-tar into a tin-pan or cup, and set lire to the mixture. A dense resinous smoke arises, which obscures the air of the room.

The patient seems to experience relief immediately; the choking, cast a sione ai one oi me u. a. l. eoys last Monday night, as he was ascending the stairs to enter the Hall. No bones Misrepresenting the whole-Mouse of Uidenour and was registered at I jnse last Mondav.

op Es.inxrxs. broken, but if the miscreant will mate rialize, there will be, so report conies to us. and rattling stops; a pleasant slumber Mr. A. P.

lVter and family, who moved to this place from Woodhull, 111., last summer, left on Wednesday morn- ho-e name we have i learn, has rente! the uncut of the Tarker store, up the lir-t of the week. 'rial to be used in the jf the iron bridge near nil the ground, audit ill k- before the people of have all the bridges 'i nit putting in one at pig's train for that place; their stay was ensues, and the smoke is inhaled with delight. The fibrous membrane soon becomes detached, and in a few days reeovejy is certain." All persons knowing themselves to be indebted to O. H. are requested to call, and settle by cash or note, by April 15th.

Rcspetfully, O. II. utof short duration, but they leave hosts of who wish thatMr. Fos FLO ter and family could have become ner-manent residents of our town. Mr.

Foster is of the opinion that he will return in the near future. Sulky Plows, (Flying Dutohruan), Cnltivators, Listers, riding and walking.