The Benton Reporter from Benton, Kansas • 5

MARKET. BENTON C. 1IENRIE, Jjr $rjtttrfm L. JONES CO. Road Messrs.

Z. L. Jones Cm'h ad Who will build a public hall here? A' steam flouring mjl) js needed in ostmnsteif, has boen a' resident of Wheat, per bushel. Corn, new, per Oats, per 2( vertisement in this issuo of tho Re Bonton. porter.

These gentlemen are in tho G. Nold roturnod to his home coai per ion. Butter por ....121 real estate business at Towanda, and solicit correspondence. They hve Benton eve since it was a town. He is rightfully palled the father of Bon-ton, having deeded to the railroad company thirty acres -of land on condition that it he used to build a town upon.

Mr. II. has been a resident of Kansas for several years, hav- in Ft. Bcott this week. a great number ot desirable tavms lor sale in Butler, Greenwood and Wood Jiggs, par dor, 2U Potatoes, per bu 7fl Hogs, ....4.00 Fresh lard, por tb.

10 Chickens, por Jb live ...04 Flour, best por 100 2ng son counties, Write to then). St. Valentine's day is near at hand. ook out for your caricature Last Monday was groundhog-day. ng emigratod to this state from Kane DR.

J. W. DILL county, Illinois, in 1872. He was a poor iniin when he came here, but Now is your time, as we want to invoice in a short time, and must reduce our stock, and to do this we will sell our GOODS AT COST for CASH. SLUSSER ESTES.

AH who have examined the Youth's Companion closely, will admit that it is tho best paper of the kind that is published. The prico of that publication alone, is $1.75 a year. Now we can give you the Reporter and the YoxUh's Companion, both for $2.50 a year, to all new subscribers to the last named paper. Call and see specimen copy. -I am still selling out my stock of clothing at about cost; also a great reduction in all Thia is a bit of zoological intelligence that we came- near forgetting, Came to Benton about tho Sfeth of August, 1883, and pecupied tho first residence that was erected in town.

laving a brain to conceive, a heart to PUBLIC SALE, At my farm, 3 miles north and 1-2 mllo A Bteam flouring mill would be a He is a good citizen, a No. 1 physi resolve and a hand to execute, he soon raised himself far beyond the pinchings of poverty that gaunt sentry that stands betweon many a cian and a gonial gentleman. paying investment at this place. Let our farmers organize themselves into west ol Uenton, on Thursday, February 12, 1885, I will sell at auction tho following property, torWitt 4 colts, comlne 3 years DR. E.

W. ELDRIDGE dentified himself with the interests a joint stock company and build one, man aim uie consummation oi ins fondost hopes and most ardent do- old; 1 span match span geldings; 11 of Benton last spring, and built a Tho Leon Indicator frequently gives sires. Jjy industry, application anu FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 0. RONTON! he Quen of the PrairiesI fer Business Men, Industries, Location, Advantages, Etc. BENTON Is situated two and one-half miles past of the west lino of Butler county, and sixteen miles east of Vichita, on ho line of the St.

Louis, Fort Scott Wichita Railroad. Its site upon (in eminence commanding ft magnificent viey of the grandeur of the surrounding landscape. In every direction as far as the can reach, our prairies spread themselves out in majestic dimensions, flecked here and Jhere with comfortable, peaceful and neat and substantial residence north of the O. P. Church.

He occupies a cows; two year oia neiter; 3 yearling belt, ers; 1 yearling stoer; three calves; 2 walking cultivators; 1 harrow, 1 three horse stirring vent to love-sick and -gushing pieces front rank in the medical profession. of balderdash which leaves room for the that it has a contribu and possesses all thoso qualities that combine to make a good citizen. piowi one corn planter cneoKrower; i mowing machine; 1 hay rake new; 1 Havana press drill; 1 sulky plow, and other artlelos too numerous to mention. woolen goods. W.

W. Patter tor to its local columns in the shape of some soft-eyed dude who parts C. W. HOPKINS Tebms op Sale Eliiht months tlmo persevcrenco, ho has completely overthrown and vanquished Want that bano and blight of the most cherished wishes. During the dark days of the financial crisis of 1873-77 the days that tested the honesty and integrity of men's souls, and in some instances goaded them to desperation Mr.

II. pursued the pafln, unchecked and even tenor of his way, keeping his eyes steadfastly fixed upon the bright and glorious future pf Kansas which lis hair in the middle and is just Is running a first-class furniture and undertaking establishment two doors son. White Swan Flour, $2.25 per hundred, at Harmon's. given, with good security; without interest paid when due; if not paid when due. to bear interest at 10 per cent, from day of sale.

Eijrht per ct. discount for snot cash. passing through tho last stago of im south of the postofiice. His chairs, becility! bedsteads, sofas, ottomans, etc, com Jeans Overalls 90 cents per pair at Anthony G. Davis.

prise tho latest styles. Read his advertisement. His prices are so reas Special Notices. Just look at that fine Silverware onable as to bo within the reach of pread out beloro Ins far-seeing and JS. U.

JX OLD'S. Good Green Apples at Harmon's. Fine Moss Rose Dishes given all. Call on him. REAL, ESTATE.

I have some first-class Farms foe penetrating gaze. He saw tho clouds given away with every can of Silver Star Baking Powder at Harmon's. lit. and the sweet and gladdening E. S.

SHARP. 11 sale, both bottom and upland. rays of prosperity's sun glide ever the away with every pound of Uncolored Japan Tea. The tea is warranted. m.

uuney, uenton. Kansas. and. -FRESH OYSTERS just arrived E. G.

Nold. Mr. Ilenrie now owns 420 acres of at W. W. Patterson's.

happy home. From every point of Our hardware man, came here in Marchiof last spring, when he opened his store on Main street. He keeps a general stock of shelf and heavy hardware, pumps, etc. He has built 'up IMPORTANT. When you visit or leave 2s ew York Citv.

land, a fine livery stable well stocked with horsed, and various other I have the largest stock of in Beilton. and which I have ave baggage expressage and carriage hire, Town Talk Soap at Harmon's. Glassware for Holiday Presents at W. W. Patterson's.

an excellent trade, which shows that Mr. Ilenrie's experience in Kansas is not an exceptional one. Hundreds he is an enterprising and capable bus iness man. Give him a call. of others scattered over the plains of Try the Bucket Coffee.

It marked down to compete with El Dorado and vVichita prices. W. W. Patterson. Fresh Corn, Meal at Harmon's.

Tho finest assortment of Christ mas Candies in town, at G. Nold's lie. compass the citizons of Benton pan look with pride, admiration and satisfaction, beholding a grand panorama of naturo, the serenity and placidity of which cannot bo adequately described. Only a few years ago the places which mark the present busy and Kansas could truthlully tell a similar W. FISHER anu siop ai uie wanu union iiotei, opposite Grand Central Depot.

Elegant rpoms fitted up at a cost of ona million dollars, reduced to $1.00 and upward per day. European plan, Elevator. Rest taurant supplied with the best. Horse cars, stages and elevated railroad to all depots, Families can live better for less money at the. Grand Union Hotel than at any other first-, class hotel in the city.

tale, nnd illustrates the possibilities goes off just like hot cakes, at W. Wi Patterson's. Cast anchor here last summer, and Is no which are attainable by men coming longer a "tosser upon life's tempestuous here in comparatively poor and indi A double-barrel breech-loading gent circumstances. Mr. II.

is a self- waves." He deals in general merchamlise( and lias a carefully and judiciously selected Shot Gun given away with cigars, at A No, 1 Broom at Harmon's. Special bargains will be of made man, having only two or three blusser abates. stock of goods. Ilis prices are very reason hundred dollars when he first landed bustling habitations of man, were the state. What a panorama, in fered in No.

1 cheese, choice able. Call at liis store and examine for Green Apples kept constantly on terspersed with trials, tibulations yourself. Seeing is believing." pickles, canned goods of every wildernesses of prairie grass and vegetal waste, but by the unwaverine and temptations, the lives of such MilllU lib AJ.U1UIUH Elegant Chinaware given awa with Baking Powder, at S. Simith's 1 ADAM SHEARER men must present to their retrospeet- description, by W. Patterson.

5 ve eaze And what a measure ol determination of the earlier settlers thev havo been transformed into 'Call and examine our Glassware pride and consolation it ta to them Came to Benton last fall and established a shoe shop, and lias won a reputation for doing good, neat and honest work at reasonable prices. Mr. S. is a first-class mechanic. Just received! A new lot of Glass and Queensware before purchasing.

E. G. Nold when, in the sunshine of present pron-perity, they can review theirpast lives what they are, and made to blossom ware ijnd Queensware, at G. Nold's. with a clear conscience, clean nanus ns the rose.

What lasting monu White Swan Flower $2.25 per 100 at Read his card. Squire Smith carries a full line of and pure hearts I A RELIABLE HOUSE. Mr. E. A.

Place is always reliable and tries to secure the blest of everything for his patrons, lie now has bought a large quaiH tity of Berg's Cherry Cough Syrup, and Is always willing and ready to recomraand it to every one in need of a preparation for coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis and con-, sumpfron, as they know of no other remedy that is gaining such a wide reputation. Sam pie bottles free, We are now closing out our entire stock of Overcoats, Clothing, Ladies' Cloaks, Blankets, Under- ware, Flannels and Hosiery AT COST. Slusser Estes. Harmon's. Staple Grocevies, keeps on hand coun ments to the courage, persistence and J.

15. IIAKDUNU E.C.NOLD, Came to the state of Kansa3 in 1870 E. A. Place, Notary Public, '011106 try Produce, and Ins stock is always fresh. industry of the hardy frontiersmen Successor to Messrs.

Mcintosh Nold, lo and owns a magnificent and well im- at the Benton drug store. we see on every hand roved farm of 3a0 acres one mile cated -in the postofiice building, carrying on a grain and general merchandi busi Remember the highest price al Finest assortment of holiday southeast of Benton, tho value Benton contains a population of ways paid for produce at Harmon's. dies, at W. W. Patterson's which is $10,500.

Being a skilled car ness. All competition In bis line is cheer penter, his services are always in great Yes. there is another invoice of fully met. The best prices are paid by liim FreSh Cheese, Sour Kraut, Coal about 300, consisting of an industri pus and enterprising class. lemand.

and he has a shop a lew those splendid Baking Powders just oil Cans, and a nice lot of Notions, for grain. His stock of groceries sugar. doors south of the postofiice, whert- received at Harmon s. just received at Squire Smith's store. roffee, tea, flour, canned goods, is first We have not space to fitly describe estimates are furnished and contracts made.

Mr. II. keeps constantly class. Ed, is an agreeable young man to deal with, and a customer once secured by Benton and its surroundings, or spec his employ from three to five good lilate upon the possibilities of its fu him is retained, He has been a citizen of carpenters, and those desiring build storehouses or dwellings shoun Benton from the time it donned it swad ture. But, suffice to say, that it is Miss Alice Lake wishes to inform, the ladies of Benton and vicinity thai she will do dress-making and plain sewing by the day or week.

Terma reasonable. Residence at F. A. Cur- tis'. 48-4t give him call, ns it will doubtless SUNFLOWER W.

IV. PATTERSON, Prop. dling clothes, and, jt might be helped veritable garden of Eden, abounding to their interest to do so. He is one to preside at its birth. Storling business of the solid and substantial men ol in all the elements of peace, prosper qualifications sobriety, integrity and Indus- Benton and Butler county.

ity, happiness and civilization. tiy, have won for him a good trade and the E. A. PLACE, WICHITA CITY MILLS FLOUR. confidence and respect of the entire com Proprietor of the Benton Drug Store, Come and make your homes among -DEALER IN- has been in the drug and medicine us.

is room for many more Imperial, $2.80 per hundred pounds, White Rose. X. L. $2,30 E. G.

Nor.D, munity. J. L. McCUNE, usiness here ever since December 1883, and has now on hand a stock of The following is a partial list of the Has been a resident of the stato since 1878 goods valued at $2,500, including bis owns 600 acres, 400 of which are under store building. His patent modi Mrs.

L. C. Mitchell wishes to inform business firms of Benton T. ANDERSON, fence 100 cattle, 10 horses, 10 hogs mostly ines are the best to be found any the ladies of Benton and vicinity that where. He pays careful attention t( thoroughbred, commodious barns and pas she is now prepared to do Dress-Mak Benton's leading lumberman, started compounding prescriptions.

Hi- in the lumber business here in July mg. Cutting and ltting a specialty, Residence on Ohio Street, east of Ben show cases and shelves are full of the tures. Read his advertisement. MRS. L.

C. MITCHELL, CLOTHING, NOTIONS, BOOTS anil SHOES, STAPLE anft FAUCI GROCERIES, 1883. and has built up a good trade articles kept by druggists, among ton drug store. which are perfumery, soap, brushes Is prepared' to do cutting and fitting in the Ilis son, J. C.

Anderson, is conduct spectacles, pencils, etc. He has latest, best and most approved style of the mg trie Dimness at tins pinoe. He is Only a few more good run ot custom, which increase art. Ladies of Benton and vicinity wish a young man of systematic methods in a corresponding ratio with the in HARDWARE, QUEENSWARE, STONEWARE, ftc, cans of powder, pitcher that choice baking Who wants the silver and has a nicely arranged and well crease of the population of Bentor mid vicinity. assorted stock of lumber on hand -W.

W. Pattersoft, W. B. RAMEY, which be is selling ns cheap ns the Proprietor of the Crystal restaurant cheapest. All competition in his line north ot the depot, started in busi is fearlessly and successfully met ness in Benton only a few month TIME TABLE, Louis, Fort Scott Wichita R.

R. Our farmers who are contemplating St. ago. competent cooks, and as a at oral consequence good victuals, an new residences or structures of anv lug a neat, handsome and graceful fit will do well to give her a call. Residence east of the Benton drug store.

J. H. SIMPSON'S Advertisement will be seen in this issue of the Reporter. Ho invites those wishing anything in his line to give hiin a call. His store is located on the south sido of Main street, where he attends personally to bus-iuess.

Concluded on Supplement Sheet. i LOCAL MATTERS, EAST HOUND. Express ami Mail, 10:32 the sources to which his immense ru A. kind will do well to call on him be of custom is to bo traced. Read his freight, 1:07 Freight, 12:00 I carry a complete stock of everything carried in a General Store, from a lead pencil to ft wheelbarrow or barrel of salt.

My business transactions within the last eight months, with my patrons of Benton and vicinity have been perfectly satisfactory, and I will endeavor in the future, as in the past with better acquaintance with one another to strive to clo all in my power to excel all competitors, by giving careful attention to their wants. My Prices are clieap as the cheapest, anil pality the hest that can he obtained. advertisement. fore" making their purchases, HENRY A. JONES J.

M. RILEY, The Main street liveryman, started a stiib'e in this place some time in 1883 Is one of Butler county's champion real estate men and for industry and WEST BOUND. Express ami Mail, 5:18 P. Freight, 7:30 Freight, 8:31 A. m.

l'assenger Trains daily. Through tickets ami checks to all pointu North, East, and South. C. K. McCutchen, Agent.

lie keeps good turn-outs, anu cnargi reasonable rates. His card will Ik enterprise in that business is the peer found in this issue of the Reporter of anv nian in the State. He enme to boast of a handsome Benton and encaged in the land bus Benton can soon new school house. Road it. DANIELS ROGERS.

iness last November, and since tha These gentlemen run the Central time has been the medium througl Thanking you, one and all for past favors, and respectfully hotel. Their tables are kopt con Valley View Herd of. POLAND CHINA which an almost incredulous numh'r stantlv supplied with the best in the of real estate transfers in Butler and markets. With victuals prepared in asking a continuance of the same, 1 remain, 1 ours iruiy, W.W.PATTERSON. adjoining counties have been negoti ated.

He knows how it is done. Hi ihemost approved style ot the cull nary art, attentive waiters, cat 2" -T is an adept at the business. All bus inc. (at the Central iiotelj is a pleas mess of that character entrusted t( nre ns well ns a necessity, liead what they have to say to the public in this his care is given prompt and careful attention. His heaped and rounded issue ot tho ItF.rORTKR.

II. SNYDER measure tf success is due to hi nronmtness. inteeritv and reliabiliiv Is running a blacksmith shop in Ben We take this occasion to remark as we have often remarked before that Benton is badly in need of an elevator, Constable Rodgers disposed of his property on Main street this week for tho con-sideration of $500.00, Vfm. Diinmire being the purchaser, The protracted meeting at tho Presbyterian church is still going on. We are glad to note that an increase of interest is being manifested by those who attend.

The Toledo (O.) Blade Is trying to pulverize the rum power of that state. We hope Its efforts in such a laudable under taking will be crowned with success. The wordo pulic and public have an entirely separate and distinct We do not profess to be a perambulating dictionary or a teacher on the appropriate or lie solicits, correspondence, and per 1 TUR ton. and pnvs special attention to sons at ft distance writing to him for sharpening plows. Our fanners will knowledge concerning Butler county her soil, climate, people, politics, 'will be immediately furnished in SZ-0-C3--S-I Solections from some of the hest henls in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, of the most fash- i i.i l.nni, ivf detail with the desired information A full and complete stock of choice Furniture constantly kept Read his largo advertisement in the Repouteb and then call on or address on hand, 1 him.

W. W. PATTERSON, Hmiiuic on aiiia. wihj mma viru im hcau season's trade. "Give or Take, Jr," 2071, at head of herd.

A few nice pigs now ready to ship, for sale at reasonable rates. Call on or address J. McCune, Benton, Kan. Proprietor of the Ft. Scott Store on the corner of Main and Ohio streets Brackets, applicable use of words, but we are willing to stake our devil's or any other man's rep south of the railroad, is rightly nominated one of the merchant kingi utation as a scholar on the correctness of Parlor Suits, Bed Room Sets, Patent Mm.

Chairs, Tahlcs, of Benton. The store was former! find him a skilled and competent mechanic, and one who will not fail to give them entire satisfaction. MRS. E. A.

PLACE, -Has a millinery shop located on Main street, just north of the drug store, and makes cutting and fitting a specialty. Tho desire to look peat tidy and attractive has ever been an inherent quality of woman, and constitutes one of her 'greatest charms. Mrs. Place can transform you into a charming 'and irresistible creature if you do not already possess those qualities, and if so, she can enhance tlicm by giving her a call. She invites the ladies of Benton and vicinity to call.

N. F. HARRISON Located here in Dec, 1884. He is a bnrber of well-known and recognized ability. His shop is supplied with all tho necessary equipments that go to make a first-class barber shop.

His razors ere shnrp, not dull, and he is an adept at using them. His shop is to he found in the Crystal restaurant, north of the depot. that word as used by us in a sale bill this owned by Robins of Ft. Scott week. Put up or cease to gabble 1 '7 I i 5 and run by Messrs.

Mcintosh Nold Wayne, Du Page Illinois, HAS IMPORTED FROM FRANCE Fercheroo Uoi vnliicrt nt 93,000,000. liicli iucluilus 75 PER CENT OF ALL HORSES Wlinw ourlly of blnnd by Ihrtr wdlCTMi tecoidodlVitha 8TUO BOOKS OF FKANCE 1 Pictures and Picture Frames Bureaus The Benton township election pass Last June Mr. Patterson purchase ed off in a quiet manner, and resulted in the election of the following named gentlemen: Trustee, Robert F. the stock of goods and store fixtures frovn'Messrs. Robins and has since then conducted the business himself.

In his large and spacious EVER IMPORTED TO AMERICA. v(- fr STOCK ON BAND Of all Styles, --Wi Moore; Clerk, James E. Deem; Treasurer, 11. C. Gault; Constables, James Imported Brood Kares, Htorc room is to be found dry good hardware, groceries, and in fact Rodgers, Moses Deem; Road Over largo stock of general merchandise rS toporai stamens, 'u t'itvrM oid.oi.ShfM seer, Dist.

No. 3, W. F. Baird. The A FULL LINE OF THE LATEST STYLES OF WALL PAPER, Assisted by ft handsome, accomplish cd.

polite and accommodating com 1 OO COLTS. election was not a very exciting one, Two Teiri old u4 element of clerks, namely Mr, jl RnmlK)nt tht Win Jas. Patterson and Mr. Frank Jan and, we are informed, Mr. Rodgers was running under protest.

The' gentlemen who were defeated accept the ner. Mr. Patterson has built up an Undertaking a Specialty. maintains large trade. Nothing of situation with that grace, dignity and I.

A. RICH, Contractor and builder, has a shop located east of the Benton lumber yard. He is a gontleman of marked ability at his trade, and never fails to give entire satisfaction to thoso who are fortunate enouch to secure his valua ftn inforioror shoddy naturo.is palmed off on customers Under the pretenst sang fluid that characterize all true 'fc fftMi ccpld ky all brwdorf th, 'i-1 well-lwd nlmlt wHereM" nnt reoordud, nd cinnot bt nlbintleilly lfn, tb-y ihoald be iurf only nd, I will II il! Imvmlri filorfc nt Oradt Prim wbn I rmtiot fnrnUh will, lbs anlmnl told pwllrre TerlM by Iht original I'ranrh MrtiHonto of Iti tmmhr nnd if cord In ihe Stud Biit lo 140 Pne lBlloBi f'f- lllumrwrd wlih Six Trite llonei ol die Eiblblilon of lh BorirU Blppiqnt Prrrhfrnf of Prepr, 1 I pur-cbeM-d by M. W. Dunnem, nd drewn from life by KcM Bouhonr, th utnl hnurai of all animal paluMra, nf heme a cenuine article.

Jtis deal W. HOPKINS, and genuine heroes. The gentlemen who were elected are all first-class and ings with those who do their Iradin at bis store are honorable in the hi el: ble services. He has been a citizen of competent to fill the positions- for est degree, and consequently ho en TCTCYTnv KANSAS. Benton ever since its infancy, and is beginning to look as familiar as the surrounding landscape.

which they havo been chosen. lasting friendship..