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Augusta News from Augusta, Kansas • 5

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Burglars cut the window screens at A J. iieains' residence', lust Tuesday niirht, The Augusta News For the pnrpope of disposing of nil outside business, will sell 20 barrels ol Louisville Cement at cost. E. A. Asdkews.

and stole his pants. They got nothing HO! EVERYBODY OFFICIAL PAPER OF AUGUSTA IIOKACE M. GIMLIN, Editor. $1.50 A YJSAK IN ADVANCE. Mrs.

I5LLA C. BOYLE has bought nn eutire new stock of but some keys. Among the keys stolon was the one to his store, and those ot his safe also. On the same evening burglars entered the house of S. Balding and stole about $5.00 in change.

While in Augusta the other day we notloed some very substantial business houses going up. J. W. Skaer has erected a fine two story brick on the old Brown-Blood corner, where Powell's hardware store stood, and John Keller is building a large two story brick hotel on the old National hotel corner. A new bank on the corner of State street and Fifth Avenue, is ulso projected.

It will be a fine structure when completed. El Dorado Democrat. During the heavy rains of lust month a large number of cellars were filled with water. These cellars should be cleanod up at once, us they surely are the online of much sickness. All our subscribers who will pay their subscription accounts to thto paper In lull to date and one year in advance, will be piesented with one year's subscription to the American Farmer.

I flVCESTIQEDC orothsri.whowiih to tannin HU I til I Idkltw thii obtain timetei on tdvertiiing (pace when in Chicago, will find It on fil To Advertisers. Locals under the head of "Special Notices" will be charged for at th rate of five cents per line, each insertion. Locals in reading columns ten cents per line each insertion. No deviation will he made. The Prohibitionists Lave been holding several mass meetings throughout the county the past week.

They are well organized this year, and will poll a larger vote than Is anticipated. The American Farmer is a sixteen-page agricultural magazine, published at Fort Wayne, Indiana, and which' Is rapidly taking rank as one ot the lending agri-cultural papers of the country. The Augusta News has more reading Aud we found we could not take time to attend the Inaugration of Pres't. Cleveland! So we concluded to get up a little inauguration of our own right here at home that will interest everybody. Accordingly, that old Trade is picking up.

Inemy Of The People Another tine rain yesterday, August a'fc building boom has but commenced, mntter than any othr pnper In the county, Outside of El Dorado. Horace Glin lin is the best newspaper man that has struck Augusta. Latham Journal. Through gross carelessness, by placing a ladder against a weak awning frame, one of the elegant plate glass windows was broke in J. Skaer's new building, Stephens' ad Read Sexton Bros, this issue.

town sell Clark The best merchants in Bros, flour. last Wednesday. The loss is $125.00. Miss Ella Rodgers left, Thursday morning, for Tennessee, where she will The Marlon Record exhibits the right kind of metal in the lollowing: The Record believes in Marion, in Kansas, in the United States, in the Republican party, in prohibition, In temperance, In the Christian religion, in churches, in Sunday schools, in education, in the honesty ot most men and purity of most women. It believes that the world Is growing better, and that the devil will ultimately get the grand bounce.

Along this line it proposes to fight It out. Mrs. Ella C. Boyie has opened up a large stock of hardware, stoves and tinners' stock, in A. lister's building, northwest corner ot State Street and 5th Avenue.

These goods were bought tor cash, and will be sold at very low prices for cash only. Ed C. Boyle is the manager of the new store, and his long experience in the hardware business in this city has enabled him to purchase a stock of goods that are most needed In this vicinity. All kinds of tin work done at lowest prices. The Frisco line is now The popular road tor all eastern points.

One can leave here either in the morning or evening and arrive in St. Louis the next dav, making connections with all roads for the East, South and North. Their train men are all courteous and pleasant, and do all in their power to render passengers comiortable and make the trip pleasant. Elegant Pullman sleepers and reclining chair cars on all trains. Call on C.

L. Walker, Frisco agent, Augusta, for full information. Our neighboring towns are making efforts to have one or more new railroads built through their respective localities within the next year. Is our railroad committee making any efforts in this line? The Newton people are very anxious to have a branch of the Frisco built from this place to that city, and we believe it will be built if the proper enterprise is shown. This is a matter that demands immediate attention.

We have excellent opportunities it we will only embrace them, but we can expect nothing If we sit idly by with onr arms folded. HARVEST EXCURSIONS WEST. Now is the "Merry Harvest Time" when the magnificent crops of wheat, corn, oats, barley, hops, fruit, vegetables spend several weeks visiting friends and Old papers for sale at this ofllce at 25c. per hundred. E.

C. Denny, of El Dorado, was ia the city on Thursday. Several refreshing showers blessed this vicinity last Thursday. llemcmber Clark Bros, guarantee all their flour better than any. relatives.

Her many friends in this city wish her a safe journey and a pleasant visit. Mr. and Mrs. J. P.

Bare, ot Blooming- Was determined upon affd prepared for, as a glance at our Uu-equaled new stock of Fall and Winter Goody and UNPARALLED LOW PRICES Will convince you that success will crown our efforts if you will favor us with your patronage, for by Large Sales at Small Margins. We expect to win. Come and help us, but do not come expecting to buy on credit, as ton township, mourn the loss of their in fant child, whose death occured on last Saturday. The bereaved parents have the heartfelt sympathy of a circle of friends. The young ladies of Sedgwick have lormed an "Antl-takn-home" society, the object of which is not to allow the young II.

Higgins has removed his shoe shop to VV. II. Sperry's old stand, Clark Bros, guarantee "Silver Spray" better than "Marion Fancy." Cass El Dorado, was seen upon our streets last Sunday. If you would guard against sickness, clean up the alleys and out-houses. Liquor statements printed and bound at the News ofllce for $2.50 a thousand.

If you wish to save money on hardware, read Mrs. Ella C. Boyle's men to take thern home from any public place unless the young men accompany Ihem to such places. The Frisco line is now running elegant Pullman reclining chair cars on trains No. 1 and 2 between St.

Louis and Hal-stead. No extra charge tor seats in chair At A. Kuster's old stand, corner State Street aud Fifth Avenue. AUGUSTA, KANSAS. MRS.

ELLA C. BOYLE. During our absence we saw no town of the same size that equaled Augusta for business. cars for passengers holding tickets from Augusta to St. Louis.

On account of our giving one year's subscription to the American Farmer to all our subscribers who pay their accounts up to date and one year in advance, the subscription price of the News will be $1.50 per year in advance. and herds ot fat cattle, horses, sheep and swine in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Dakota, Missouri, Nebraska and KansaB can bo seen to the best advantage. I'o hw'Yuate' the wishes of Eastern friend" "who 'desire to acquaint themsel wl'th the Vilst product've canCltieg of tne wegt the manage' nt.nf Being overstocked I will sell cord and mesh nets at actual cost and leather nets less than cost. iaciflc railway announces that tickets One of C. C.

Van Winters little girls, wht is in this city visiting relatives, is quite ill. Dr. H. D. Ilill and family are expected to return from Eureka Springs next Tuesday.

J. Keller, has been confined to bis room the past week with a severe attack of asthma. C. W. Ha wes.

win oe sold on September 8 and 22. 1880. to principal points in Minnesota, Dakota, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska at great- Do you wish a beautiful complexion Then use Ayer's Sarsaparilla. It cleanses and purifies the blood, and thereby removes blotcheB andpimples from the skin, making it smooth and dear, and giving it a bright and healthy reuueed rates, and witu stori-over Fresh Oysters and Celery. Brown, the baker, is receiving rivileees.

For further information an- PRICES OF FLOUR IN AUGUSTA. We wish to draw the attention of the people to the different giades of flour sold in this market and compare prices on same grades: 'Acme Patent" $2 80; no other patent flour equal to it in Augusta. "Snow Flake" same grade as "Topeka Fancy" "Gem" $2.30, same grade as "Topeka Eagle" "Silver Spray Patent" $2.50, a better grade than "Marlon Fancy" at "Golden Sheaf" $2.20, a better grade than "Marion Straight Grade" $2,40. Why buy outside flour when we guarantee home made better and ten to fifteen cents per sack cheaper. Yours truly, (Jlark Bnos.

ply to your nearest ticket agent, or to E. A. liolbrook. General Ticket and Passen ger agent, R. I.

P. Chicago, 111. Select Fresh Oysters and fresh, crisp celery, Saturday morning of each week for the present. He is receiving a limited supply, and i A printing ofllce Is no place for boys. Unless on business, make your calls few and short.

BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS. The editor and our handsome and in you snouia leave your cruets early. Miss Edna Shlnn, of El Dorado, was visiting iriends in this city several days telligent compositor, M. Copeland, were the recipient, by mail, Thursday evening, of one of the most beautiful bouquets it has ever been our pleasure to see. It Is a collection of the rarest of I.

VV. Stroup sends us a branch of a raspberry hush grown on his place, which is filled with fine, well matured berries which are the second crop of berries grown on the same bushes. He says the bushes will more than likely bear a third crop this season. Mrs, Timothy Sexton returned, last week, from Havana, Alabama, where she has been visiting relatives and friends the past three months. Her niece, Miss Mattie Stephens, of Havana, ac this week.

The finest stock of Groceries and Glassware the county at Clark Bros, guarantee "Snow Flake" and "Gem" better than Topeka "Fancy" flowers, whose flagrant perfumes fills J. W. Skaer's. LETTERS. Remaining in the postofflce at Augusta Kansas, for the week ending Aug, 26, '86: gentlemen's list.

Armfield Beard Frank Camanda Willie Dailand ones soul with joy; makes one almost Imagine they are dwelling in fairy land, and "Eagle." We are able to sell goods when all is a perfect glare ot splendor. companied her on her return, and will The hours speed gloriously on and we cheaper than ever before. Give The American Farmer and the Augusta News one year for $1.50. Call and see ample copies. are more than ever convinced that "life remain here during the summer.

Davis Eagan Glaze McCaughey us a trial, everybody. is worth the living." This flowery token was sent us by two of El Dorado's fairest J. W. SKAER. Mathews John Mullin Drvid A.

J. Beams Is in ecstacv over receiv Miller Daniel RitcheySII belles, whose names we withold on ac Richardson Simpson ing letters patent for an electric program clock. It is a great invention, and 19 calculated for use in hotels and schools. Mr. C.

B. Henderson died at his residence in northeast Augusta, last monday, with tj phoid fever. As usual Whitehorn has the Smith A Sculley John (2 count of their respectability and high station in society. Word fail to express onr gratefulness, and we can but say LADIES' LIST. largest stock of school supplies in the county.

He has a good 10 Mathews Mr? North Mrs Shelota Mr, Ream has labored hard all summer in completing his patent, and we hone unbounded success will crown his thanks, girls thanks! But watch out 1 1. 1 1 1 1 1 Those marked with an are Foreign Parties calling for any of the above cent tablet which he is now selling for 5 cents. ior us, gins; we win oe in uoiuuo on Friday, September 3rd, to see the letters must say advertised, and givt the 1 I 1 i A tl I The Brown Brothers, of Augusta, are Oaie 01 11BI. liBlieis liuiiiuveiUBCu uum making arrangements to change their thev have remained the otiice one A COUNTY FAIR. Butler County is to have no agricultur School Children.

Go to see Scott Brown. They private bank into the "First National" of The Dame of the Augusta Electric Ligiit hasibeep changed to that ot the News Quite an improvement was made Jn.the ohange Hope Dispatch. Miss Anna Weaver left, last Tuesday evening, for Eureka Springs, Arkansas, where she will spend the winter. G. McDonald and family left, last Tues.

week; sent to dead letter ofllce, one month Augusta. These gentlemen are widely from uaje ot advertisment, al fair this year. Would it not be a good plan tor several of our leading citizens have something nice to show Known as successtui nnanolers. and the IS. A.

KAGER, r. fll. contemplated change is but the evidence you. They nave an immense to call a meeting lor the purpose oi organizing a union agricultural board or of their growing prosperity. El Dorado stock ot school supplies or every description.

lleptiblloan. fair association, witu ttiq view ot noiu- SPECIAL NOTICES. lng annual fairs at this city. We believe day evening, for Eureka Springs, where would it not tie a (rood idea tor some they will reside the coming winter. the necessary stock would be taken in such an organization by the citizens of of the Sunday schools or lodges of this Our store is chuck full of new Farmers! While in town don't forget to city to get up a basket pic-nicr we goods, come and see, everybody.

Andrews says lie can't see what an ex have several nice, cool, shady groves Augusta and vicinity. Nothing would advertise our town better, and our merchants and business men could well af j. w. skaee. call on C.

M. Brown, where you can undoubtedly get a first class cIorc to tne city, and as we have had no clusive dealer in the ltogers Coal Com such gatherings this year, we believe it pony's Pittsburg coal wants with a stone Lunch. Remember that school begins would oe a source of ruucu pleasure, and ford, and no doubt will, become large stock-holders in the association. Suitable grounds could be purchased adjoining the cicy at a reasonable price. We are quarry.

would also be a success. soon, and your ooys anu gins want new slates, new pencils, naw The many friends ot Miss Norma Rifle Henry C. Waters Is removing the Ban nearer tne center ot population and nave iens. all of which Dr. White ner hotel to Santa Fe 6treet, and will better railroad accommodations than any will be grieved to learn of her serious illness, and will nil hope for her a speedy horn will sell you at the lowest shortly erect in its place, in connection with the new bank building, a three story town in the county, we saw this same plan tried in a town in Illinois last fall.

Wanted. 500 School Children to call in and see Scott Brown's new stock of Slates, Tablets, Copy Books, Composition Books, Pens, Pencils, Inks, Erasers and everything that a school boy or girl will want. possible prices. Call ana examine rcpovery. brick hotel.

William Britton. we under The county lair had been held at the for yourself. stand, will more than likely erect a brick U. S. Webb edited the News during county seat tor several years, out nnauy business house just east ot the bank became defunct, as is now the case in our our absence in a manner whleh would Geo.

Sullivan has plenty building. Let the good work go on. county. The business men ot a neigh give credit to an old and experienced Spool Binding Twine and Wire Dr. F.

A. Ilijrgins, dentist, farm vest boring town held a meeting and organ' Ized what was known as the -Union Ag journalist, dence seven miles northwest of Augusta for sale cheap. Just what you need for tying your com shocks ricultural Board," tor the purpose ot will visit mis citv every rnursdav from dyer's pills cure headache by obstructions from the system, reliev 0 n. until 4 p. at Rlohardson holding annual fairs.

Stock was taken, grounds were purchased and fitted up, aud hay stacks. Come and ge some. Hall's drug Btore, He will visit parties ing tne stomacn, and giving healthy ac wishing hia sorviees tree oi cnarge. Tne and a lair was held that year, and the gate receipts tor one day more than covered the amount of money expended by tion to the digestive apparatus. Dr.

ia a graduate of Ann Arbor dental A car load of Marion Flour college, and comes well recommended. received to-day at J. W. Skaer's, Wesley Melrose returned lrorn Eureka the stock-holders in Duying and luting un the grounds and holding the fair, and The El Dorado Dally Republican has FpringB last Monday morning, nismany friends will be pleased to learn that he Is the entire receipts for the three days fair If you want some good bread remember that C. M.

Brown's is the only place to get it. Also all kinds of cakes and pies. Say People, don't forget that Whitehorn has a heavy surplus of pure linseed oil that he still sells low, in five and ten gallon quantities. I have just received a full line of the best mowers and rakes manufactured. Don't forget to call and sec me when in town.

tf. Geo. D. were suflleient to pay an expenses, pre been enlarged and is now printed in its new building. While it is a hazardous undertaking tn publish such a daily in El Dorado, we believe it will be success Dr.

Whitehorn says a fifty-cent gentleman wanted to kick him all over town because he dunned him for 50 cents. now enjoying the best ol health. miums and everything, itus year tliey are preparing to hold one ot the best Our genial farmer friend, Isaac fairs in the state at that town. ful, us the business men and citizens gen Ot course, it is too late to organize and erally of that town cannot afford to have Btronp, Is one of the happiest men In the hold a fair bete this year, but let us take Canon City Coal at J. Keller Jr's it cut down to Its old size, i ne paper whole state ot Kansas, all being ocoas time by the forelock, and organize at ioncd by the anival ot a "bouncing baby once and hold a rousing fair at this place now, as it has always been, a credit to the town and its publisher, and success will certainly crown Mr.

Murdock's and celery at boy" at his house last Monday. Mother next year. What say our business men Fresh oysters Brown's bakery. Are you in favor ot it? and child arc doing well..

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