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Towanda Herald from Towanda, Kansas • 4

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Towanda Heraldi
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Reason's Belf-seallng Fruit Jars and Jelly Turners and Goblets, at Westcotts Ke sure wtterHn fown to call am Kmlneand Price them, qpfiey give BatistacU TOWANDA HERALD Livery, Feed apd Sale Stable Good Turnouts jit Reasons Prices, THURSDAY, JUNE 1885. HORSES SOLD ON COIISS ON, Z. I. JONES FINE I4NDS AND CITY PROPERTY FQIR, SALE CHEA Situated in Butler, Greenwood and Wpopso Co's, TIME TABLE', Fort Soott Wichita it. BAST BOUND.

ttxpross and Mail, A. m. i'reight, l2A1 WEST BOUND. Rxpress and Mail, 5:02 p. M.

freight, V-l 7:68, A. m. Passengor Trains dally. Through tickets and chocks to all points tfortb, fast, ond South, usrPassQncers without tickets not allowed to rldo on freight trains. L.

M. Pack, Agont. Also Transfer! ng. Moving Safes and Pianos a specialty, CALL AND SEE ME. J.

E. SORTER One door south of Westcott's store. -t-WE Dp A LAND, LOAN AND INSURANCE BUSINESS. If you want any taxes paid, abstracts, deeds, mortgages, contracts or leases made, or any businoss of that kin CALL ON VS. We kpep a fujl supply of Legal Blanks, The frame of J.

W. Tucker's new bujlding is up, and, work qn it is being pushed. Ho hopes to havo it completed by the fourth. Petor Suttcrgrimo sold a par load of fat hogs to Porter fc Young, Tuesday, which they shipped to Kansas city. They paid him a fair pice, The Augusta Electric Light camo to our table last week as a six column quarto.

Wo cannpt account fortius Bro. McMastcrs. M. P. Westcott has just received sixty dozen self-sealing glass jars, If you want fruit to eat next winter, Mr.

Westcott is the man you want to see. The Fort Scott 'Vichitifailroad's business has bepn very extonsivo since its completion to Anthony. Numerous trains go west over the lino every day. J. M.

Braley, our harness maker, has added to his stock until he can fit you out with almost anything in his Jine. His trado is increasing rapjdly. A Towanda dude got jilted by his girl, and now sadly sings that good old hymn, "tis sweet to love but oh! how bitter, to court a gal and then not git her." Bids will be received until an indefinite hour, by shoemakers in the immediate vincity, for tho construction of a pair of boots for a certain young plasterer of this place. The Chicago Cottage Organ, advertised in this paper, is an excellent instrument, and is unexcelled for neatness of finish, durability, brilliancy of tone and compactness. Call at this office and see sample.

An error crept in our local columns hist week. We said that G. Swiggett had lost two horses leaving him without a team. Such is not the case, as he has several fine teams yet. We TQWANDA MARKETS.

Vheat, per bushel GOtofO lorn, new, per bu pats, per bu. ''V per ton flutter per f.ggs, per dbz. 11 potatoes, nor bu. 1 .60 logs, .....3.00 Fresh lard, per lb jL'hickens, per lb 04 Flour, best per 100 lbs 3.00 Business and Professional Cards. New I have, just received tv stoqH pf Millinery Goods, Comprising all the latest styles and patterns, RensonablG.fjSa I respectfully invite the ladios of Towanda and vicinity to call and see me.

Mrs. M. A. McCain. THE Saint Louis, Fort Scott Wichita RAILROAD.

From Ft. Scott to Argonia, a distance of -200 MILES, Is the most pleasant ftoute. to all Points EAST, NORTH And SOUTH. Passengers via this line have no change of cars to Chicago, St. Louis' and Hannibal from Ft.

Shortest and quickest Route to L. JONES LOCAL MATTERS, New York, ganantpnio, Real Estate, Land, Loan Insurance Agents For the Springfield and of Mass. IJoston, Jilpaso, Philadelphia, Ft, Worth, Washington, New Orleans, Cleveland, Chattanooga, Bullalo, Nashville, Cincinnati, Lexington, It is the shortest and best route to all DR. J. GODFREY, PHYSICIAN SURGEON, TOWANDA, KANSAS.

Office at Palace Drug Store. All calls promptly' attended. LIST OF IMPROVED LANDS FOR SALE points in Iowa, Dakota, Minnesota, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Now York anu all England lex- as, Arkansas, Tennessoe and all Southern States. Land tickets to Reece, our land point, are Pr, T. Beeson, TOWANDA, KANSAS.

Office on East Main SI. on sale at principal ticket offices throughout the United States. Parties holding our Land Tickets can purchase tickots at halt Wm. Rejd starts out wjth a brisk jnisiness. M.

A. Daub took a trip to Vich iU his morning. We will sell you an organ cheap, pall and see us. A large number qfhogs are being marketed here to-day. J.

W. Robinson shipped a car load porkers east, to-day, Brainard is (Jaily a scene of great, commotion and bustle. Where are you going the Fourth? ftoing to stay at nome? Business has been unusually brisk jn Towanda the past few days. Messrs J. Scott and Will O'Cpnpr, pf Benton, was in town yesterday.

Mr. and Mrs. Braley of El Dorado, (ire visiting their old liome in Ohio. C. P.

Van Penberg and lady are at fare to the'end of the track. For any further information call on any of our agents, or send for maps and papers giving description of lino to undersigned. No. 87. 653 acres of grass land a small bouse, about 12 acres broken, 200 acres of bottom and slop land.

Price, $8.50 per acre. Time given to suit buyer. No. 91. 147 acres bottom land, 100 acres under cultivation; an orchard of 4 acres bearing apple apple and peach; 3 good wells of living water; house, 3 good rooms, with cellar under all.

Kansas barn, 2 miles hedge, and good feed lots. Terms of sale, cash, balance to suit purchaser at $40 per acre. No. 124. 200 acres of good bottom land, 115 acres under a good state of cutivation.

A good house of 5 rooms, pig pens, corral and out-buildhigs; a splendid piece of land for the money. Trice, $30 per acre, one-half cash and balance to suit. No. J27. 70 acres, 30 under cultivation; house, 12 20 with addition 10 10; peach trees, 120 good well of water, 20 feet deep, lyansas stable 12 by 24; within 5 miles of a good live town, of about 000 inhabitants.

Price, $1400. Some time will be given. C. P. Rector, J.

W. Miller, Asst. G. T. P.

A. G. T. P. A.

Ft. Scott, Kan. Nq, 40. 150 acres between 45 and 50 acres broken, and in a good state of cultiv.v tion; an orchard of 200 peach trees, and Cottonwood grove of 2 acres. Price $1,200, time on one-third; balance cash.

Ko. 09. 144 acres, well improved, good house, orchard, apple and peach trees, grapes, blackberries, gooseberies, sand plums; a good farm, "Price, $37.50 per acre time will bo given on one-third, balance cash. No, 220. 120 acres of good bottom land, within one-half mile of railroad depot, mile of school; 80 acres under house 24 feet square, with four rooms good well of water in yard, living water in feed lots 20 acres of timber, about 10 acres of meadow land, 1 i miles of hedge.

Price. $45.00 per acre. We have many more pioces of land on our list. If you should not find anything in this to suit you, write us and we will iltnl something that will, We also represent a Syndicate in the northeast part of the county, which embraces 20,000 acres of land, and is sold on very easy terms. The tracts of land range from 40 rcres to acres, and prico from $4.50 to $12.50 per acre.

DAISY BARBER SHOP! GEAR PAINTERS, TOWANDA, KANSAS. Also do Kalsomining and Graining in the finest style of the ai t. Paper Hanging specialty. Give us a trial; we can please you. E.

S. POTTS, KAN. TOWANDA, If you want your hair cut, a good clean ask your forgiveness, Mr. Swiggett. In many towns the size of this folks, and especially the young folks, meet at the church of Sunday evenings and engage in singing and practicing, and thus make the long Sabbath evenings occasions of pleasure bqth to themselves and others.

J. W.Robinson Sons shipped, Monday, one hundred and fifteen fat steers, which averaged 442 pounds each and received five cents per pound for them. They surely were an extraordinary lot of cattle, and the sale was equally as good. We are about to issue a real estate Journal, and farmers who have property they wish sold, will please call and see us at once so that it can be published in the list. Don't forget, but come right away.

Z. L. Jones shave, or a refreshing shanjpoo, or anything No. 03, 160 acres of land adjoining town- In the Tonsorial line, give Lira a call. shu, ai res uumir cultivation gOOU smooth land, for $10 per acre.

CEF Satisfaction Peabody visiting friends and relatives fhere. J. A. Boyden, and son Henry, went fo Topeka last week Qn important business. The noted Towanda spring was on a high lonesome again Monday and Tuesday.

The Towanda Reds will play Wichi- io'a fi rst. i li a tf.li cram a nf Vinsfi A. FRAZIER, PRACTICAL PLASTERER And Cistern Builder Of 22 years' experience. Bears a reputation as a first-class mechanic. KALSOMINING DONE TO ORDER.

Any one wishing first-class work done can save money by calling on him TOWANDA, KANSAS. Z. L. JONES Towanda, Butler County, Kan- BOYDEN, PAINTER AND A I -A SWIGGETT'S NATIONAL HOTEL. Work warranted.

TOWANDA, KANSAS. DAY WEEK BOARD REASONABLE, Towanda, Kansas. The match game of base ball last Saturday, by the El Dorado Browns and the Towanda Reds, resulted in the following score: Towandas: 2, 4, 1, 3, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1 1G. Meals at ALL HOURS. Bedrooms all nicely furnished cqmplete P.

POORBAUGII, Proprietor. El 2, 0, 0,0, 1, 0, 14. Only five innings were played. Attend Church and Sunday School. BURNHAM, PRACTICAL Some states have enacted laws against Wm.

HEID HAS JUST OPENED A POOL, PARLOR, AND RESTAURANT, in Towanda the Boys all pronounce it the best table in town, Pies, Cakes, Hot Coffa, etc. Cider, Cigars and Tobacco keept in stock. Wm. IIeid, Towanda, Kan. BLACKSMITH ball playing or participating in ball playing on Sunday.

If it was necessary work, or "another ox case" there Horscshoer. might be some logic lor such past times on the Lord's Day. 86f Horseshoeing a specialty. Work The Omaha (Neb.) Daily Bee ought warranted. Repairing ot all kinds done reasonable.

to be sued for libel. It recently made a statement to the effect that KANSAS. TOWANDA, parts of Kansas was infested with Edw. E. Harberrt Manufactures of ball soon.

We learn that F. Kerrison, the car Photo nan, has located permanently jn Benton. M. A. Daub, has a business house tinder course of construction at jjrainard.

W. W. Johnson, of Wichita, was in town Tuesday, looking after his interests here. E. B.

Strang and Sol. Mooney each purchased a fine set of harness of J. M. Braley last week. I.

Mooney was down to the forest city, the first of the week, on business returning home Wednesday. Mrs. Scott Taylor, of Owego, Kan-pas is in town, and the guest of her mother, Mrs. G. W.

Wheeler. A Swigget one of our most popular merchants, sold a 150 bill of groceries to a Brainard man Tuesday, last. A Swiggett, shelved about $200 worth of dry goods and groceries yesterday which he had just received. The young folks had a jolly time at the dance Friday night, although the attendance was not as large as wished for. Eld.

I. Mooney will preach at the Christian Church next Sunday, morning services to commence at 11 o'clock p. m. The rain Sunday night gladdened grasshoppers. it resulted in scaring a great many farmers, although there are no hoppers in the state.

Probably Omaha grasshoppers than we are. CORNER DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOES ETC, A large stock of CLOTHING and Fancy Dry Goods, and every thing usually kept in a first-class establishment, which I ain offering at lower prices than ever known in Towanda. I also keep a fine lino of Groceries, which were bought with cash, and are sold LOW, at one price to all for cash or produce. If you want bargains that are bargains, call and see me. Thanking you for past favors and asking a continuance of the same, I Remain, A.

SWIGGETT. tSReinember the place, north side of Main Street, Totvanda, THE HARBERT ACOSTIC PORTER HAWKINS, Proprietors of the CITY MEAT MARKET. Steak, Pork, Roast Beef, And Mutton, Cut to order. Smoked Hams, Bacon, etc. on hand.

flgyCash paid for hides and pelts. TOWANDA. KAN. The old gentleman, C. P.

DeBois, who has been carrying the mail be TELEPHONE. FOR TR1VATE LINES. Telephones, Electric Bells, Elevator Calls, Speaking Tubes, Electric Gas Lighting, Rurglar Alarms, House and Hotel Annunciators put up to order. All kinds of Batteries and Electric Apparatus Renewed and Repaired on Short Notice. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.

tween Andover and JNewton was drowned on Monday last, while attempting to ford Snake Creek, in the western part of this county. His horse was also drowned and the mail sack has not been found yet. Mr. DeBois had no relatives living in these parts and was endeavoring to earn an honest living by hard work when that ead accident befell him. 159 La Salle Chicago, 111.

SAT! For Harness, Collars, Pads, Ilames, Whips, Brushes, Dusters, Nets, go to CHEAP JOHN Thelephone, No, 209. Anv one wishincr Buildiner Parer. ANNOUNCEMENTS. of fVio Tnn-fln A i T.nTYihpr Ynrrl Go to Daub's for a good game of We are authorized to announce the name of W. B.

Cook, of El Dorado, as KANSA TOWANDA, Pool. Wm. McDowell Co. a candidate for the office of Register -oo- of Deeds, subject to the decision of the hearts of farmers. More water fell, however than was necessary just now.

We learn that the Newton branch He keeps most everything usually found in a First Class Harness shop, and does the very best and neatest work, Give Him a call. J. M. Braley, TOWANDA, KANSAS. in 11 ll the voters.

A new lot of fancy candy at A. Bwiggett's. The boys all say so that Will Reid.s new Pool Table is the best one in town. One mile of best Standard Prints at 5 cents per yard, at Denny's store. Winfield Flour at Swiggett's.

of the Fort Scott Wichita railroad 20 boxes of Matches for a quarter, at Denny's. If you think of coming west write to Z. L. Jones Co. for list of Lands and City Property.

They have property that will suit you. Fresh Piokles at A. Swiggett's. First-class Cider at A. Daub's.

We have for sale some of the best farms in Kansas, both improved and unimproved. Z. L. Jones Towanda, Kansas. Go to M.

A. Daub for choice fruit ofafl kinds, Oranges, Lemons, Apples, Bananas, etc. A. Swiggett solicits your patroage. Give him a call.

will reach Brainard next Sunday or Monday. Call at the Towanda Lumber yard BROWN FRONT, The road overseer is doing some good work on Main street, grading And draining it. The work has long SHOEMAKER MILTENBERGER, If you want Good Stonework or Good PLASTERING Done, or anything in that line, call on' Shoemaker Miltenberger, TOWANDA, KAN. before buying your bcreen Doors. Glassware at cost at Denny's.

been needed. Parasols, ranrine from 10 cents tn. Slim nt nnnnVi Main Street, Towanda, Kansas. J. Turner intends to leave Towanda to-morrow, for Kansas City.

Jim is a fine young man, and we are sorry A. Swiggett offers clothing at Bot torn prices. Call and see 10 cent packages of to part with him. WANTED. A good bottom farm of 160 acres, well improved, good The Chase County Courant, pub buildings, situated either on hite.

fine Laces, at Denny's. W. H. Fitch will sell you a good Wind Mill cheap. Just received I A big lot of fresh Hannibal Lime, at the Towand Lumber Yard.

lished at Cottonwood Falls, is a wel water or West Branch, at $30 or $35 per acre; part on time one and two years, balance cash. Any one having come visitor to this office. Hope its A KERY! M. A. DAUB, TOWANDA, KAN.

Keeps constantly on hand Fresh Bread, Pies, Crackers, etc, and a select stock of Bologna Sausage, Cider, Cigars. Oranges, Lemons, Bananas, etc. visits will continue. such a farm will please call on or write to Z. L.

Jones Towan Only fourteen car loads of stock For Sale or Trade. One good hand farm wagon. Inquire at da, Kansas. shipped from this station since last Monday. We call it a very fair ship once at B.

Daubs. Fifteen lbs. Dried Apples Fine Turnouts at Reasonable Prices. Horses boarded by the day or week. SPECIAL RATES TO TRAVELING MEN.

Wm. McDowell Co. for i.w, at Denny's. ment for four days. W.

H. Fitch recently purchased a fine blooded Jack in Kentucky. He Excellent Farms in the beautiful Whitewater Valley, for sale by Z. L. hHs large bone and is well muscled Call and see samples of ur letter heads, note heads, plain If you have anything you wish to rpII.

advertise it. It ia bv far tho eas Jones Towanda, Kansas. See Will stand at my farm first three days their advertisement. iest and quickest method of disposing and tinted, statements, envelopes etc Just received a new lot. of each week, 3 miles west ana 6 north of Towanda.

W. II. Fitch. Nice fresh Cheese at Swiggett' ot any tma oi properly..

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Years Available:
1885-1888