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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26
Correspondence.


CANTON, April l6, 1879.
RALPH SFADEKER, Esq.
DEAR SIR believing that Won
will fairly. honestly and justly adj
vOcate, support and defend the in
terests OF Madison county in our
Legislative body, We would request
you to permit your name TO be used
as a candidate for the nomination
of Representative before the ap>
proaching Convention.
Requesting reply, We remain
Respectfully yours,
G. w. Thomas, John III. Cheatham,
g. H. SOmmers, J. kohlman,
Robt. Powell, J. W. Downs,
John Handy, T. j. Bowers,
j. Is. Howell, Isadore Gross,
And many others.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26
ron CsseUlT CLIRK.

WE are authorized to announce GEO,
w w. ANDERSON as a candidate for
Circuit Clerk of Madison County Election
Tuesday, November 4.
WE are authorized to announce G.. II.
w KEMP as n candidate for Circuit
Clerk OF Madison County, subject to DEM
OcratIc nominating convention. Election,
November 1879.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26
An Established Fact

1Ik LSloEElSEICl L dIE
TIL AZ YOU WILL FIND
The best ready made Mems Cloth
ing.
The largest stock OF Gents under
ware.
The finest Mems and Boys fur
and straw hats.
The latest novelties in Mems and
Ladies' neck ware.
The hest hand Sewed shoes.
The largest stock of Prints. BIch
ana Bro tott0ns
The incest Lawns, Mus ins,
BatisteS, etc.
The best spring stock in Canton
at lower prices than ever: at the re-
liable house of
G. Il. GROSS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26
Our contemporary Of tie Mail i,

our contemporary OF TIC NdN IS
announced as candidate for the
Legislature-subject to the NomIna-
ting Convention. Where there are
so many aspirants for public favor.
where there is 40 much literary
talent; it is a wise thing to hold a
ciucus to determine who shall be
endorsed. Madison county ought
to he well represented in cur next
lie, ishtive lOdJ fjr many reasons.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26

We call attention, of the public TO
the new advertisement of Mr.. l..
Schneider, undertaken, who is in
daily expectation of the arrival of
his hearse-the use of which, he
tenders to all who may be SO unfor
tunate as 20 REQUIRE his services.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26
TO ARRIVE.

Eight dozen Leghorn Hats. Ct
leading styles to arrive Monday.
April 2Sfh, inst, twenty five per cent.
lower than ever known before in
the City of Canton. The ladies are
all respectfully invited 10 call at
OTIS TEMPLE OF FASHION.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26
FOR THE LEGIsLArURE.

DALPH STADEKER is candidate for
IL the nomination. OF Representative to
the lower House. Subject To the Demo-
cratic Nominating Convention.
vAfE are authorized to announce 4. p.
w HILL, ESD, candidate for the
Legislature, subject to the Democratic
Conservative Nominating Convention.
NTE are authorized to announce EN-
w MlTr l.. ROSS candidate for the
House OF Representatives; subject to the
action of the Convention of the Democra
tic-COnservatiye Convention.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26
COUNTY DIRECTORY.
CIRCUIT COURT.

SIS. Calhoon Judge
L. T.. BriscOe- District Attorney
Circuit Court convens-a at Canton on the
4th Monday OF March and September, and
continues ~ days. Tho Judicial District
(9th) is composed of the counties OF Madi-
son, Yazoo, Kinds and Copiah.
CHANCERY COURT.
q. U. region -s-----.-.. ------.-.-S'i",tS
Chancery Court coLyenes on the Sd
Monday OF January and July anu con-
tinues IL days. The same counties conf
pose this, that compose the Circuit Court
district, aud is known as the 9th Chan
Gerry District.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
W. II. StinsoIi---- --Supt OF Educsfion
q. w. Anderson ..------C licult OIeTh
Il. j. Pricstlcy...-...... -..-Sncflii
y. M. AnuefSOll.- ftt>uIei
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
Robert Cheek, President:
j. 4. Powell, J. l. F. Moore,
Geo. Hulm, T.. H. Green,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26

My spring goods are now ready
and all persons that have an eye to
economy are invited to call aud eX>
anime my handsome stock of goods
and low prices, Respectfully,
e.. J.. GROSS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26
JUST RECEIVED

A lot Of beautiful Pattern HatS-of
the most exquisite material and most
becoming styles. The ladies' are IN
rited to call ard eraRine hsm ut Mrs.
j. G. HirkpdtYicks.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26

Advertisements and cOmmunica-
tons must be handed in by II
O'Clock NJ, on Friday, to insure in>
StrtiOn.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26

Mr. j. III. Alsworth will furnish
pure sweet milk every morning
Sunday excpted) in any quantity
desired. Persons wishing TO make
an engagement with him can consult
him every day on the streets. tt.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26
,ss3st EsPcciyeGs

At w. J. MOSBT'S Drug Store, a
large assortment of beautiful Wall
Paper aud Bordcrings. Also Win
dow Cnriains--ncw sly les.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26

The .lddies are inufed to call and
examine Mrs. Kirkpatrick Beautiful
Pate. Hats. just receired.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26

WHITWoRTH FEMALE COLLEGE,
Brookhayen. Miss School charges
reduced 10 $3.50 to June J.h, 1879.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26
w eekly Citizen,

Which has just entered on its
Twenty Ninth Volume, all that a
ffrst>class Family Newspaper should
be. While devoting special atten-
ton to the discussion of National
and State Politics, it will bear in
mind the claims of the bus: ness man
ani of the family circle. The SUBJ
scription price is Two DOLLARS
year, and always in advance. The
paper is invariably discontinued at
expiration of time paid for, unless
renewed.
We ask all our subscribers and
friends TO aid in extending the circu-
lation of
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26
For 1879.
MAGAZINE
An illustrated monthly of

literature. Science, Art, and IrdUet,
With the Janu1rY number commence the
twcnty-thiId umbeF and twelfth year 81
Lippiucott's Magazine. The conductors
take pleasure in seating that during tbs,
coming year they will spare no efforts to
supply their patrons with a funl of
THE BEST 81 MOST ATTRACTIVE
RE8DING,
aiming to furnish entertainment, i'll the
best seusc for every diversity of tasre,--
To he OF 70 class, of no party, hut belong
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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26
COUNTY TREAsCREEx /.

NAlE are authorized to announce
" JAMES NJ. ANDERSON, 81. - u
candidate for reelection for The Office of
County Treasurer.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26

If You wish to buy your pillow
harness cheap, go to
JNO. a. GURLEY's.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26

Mrs. Fannie Jones will make
beautiful curls and braids from
ladies combings. Give her a call
and examine this class of articles.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26
CAS- YOa Like ia.''

Swain & Phillips will give
or Cash, for Old gol. or
silver. Mch-29.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26

Brizz0lara keeps il fine assert
mcnt of Liquors, among which may
be iound the favorite ACME, known
as the best.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26

By a telegram to Mrs. George
Harvey, we learn that her father,
Mt. Wesly Drane, for many years II
resident of Canton, died on the
night of the 18th inst, ut his home
in Enterprise. His disease was dys-
pepsia. He was in the sixty-ninth
year of his age. He leaves many
sorrowing relatives and friends
throughout the State. Peace to his
memory.
The remains of Mr.. NJ. &. Trow-
bridge, were brought from his late
"Inglesile' near Madison
Station, on the afternoon train on
the 9th inst, to be for>
warded to his family burial ground
in New Jersey.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
STEAM ENGINE COMPANY.
HOOK AND LADDER co.
roR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

\" are authorized to announce II. s.
w FOOTE of Madison, AS IL candidate
for the office of District Attorney, subject
To the decision of the Democratic Conse--
vative Convention.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26

Persons wishing Pianos Tuned
can have it done 10y appi, ing to me.
ADOLPuUS BROWN.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26
MILLINERY.

Just received, the largest
and best selected assOrt>
ment of Millinery that has
Eeen on exhibition in Cam
ton for many years, at
Cts Tenpls 1f Fashion.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26
NOTICE.

Jake Mitchell takes this means TO in form
the public that he has retired from bust
ness-and has his books aad accounts in
the office of IL. Lchinin, Agent, Eas. Side
Liberty street, where be wishes those in
debted to him to please call and settle
without DELAY.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26
Don't You FORGET IL.

Just received at 6. G. Cotfys the largest
assortment. and finest stool. of spectacles
and eyeglasses ever brought to Canton,
consisting of periscnpic, convex, double
convex. cOucavc double concaTc. concavo-
convex, biiuciI and genuine pebble lenses,
also smoked coquilles and goggles Tor
weak eyes, call aud see them M:ll-22
Plantation and buggy harness,
Saddlery etc, in greater quantity.
variety, and cheaper at Jno. A.
Guricys than ever known before.
Call before going elsewhere, and
we will give you satisfaction.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26
POST OFFICE.

POST OFFICE.
From and after this date, rntIi further
notice, mails close as follows, from this
office: For North and South at 9 p. III.
Sundays at 6 p. M.
Office hours daily. s n. III, to p. M.
SUNDAYS a. M to 10 a. Money Order
and Registered Letter Department, 9 "A. nj.
TO S p IN.
HENRY SMITH, Postmaster.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26
S2iEEl MILK =

BrizZoiara keeps fine cigars
fresh beer, and sells cheap for cash
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26
Millinery! Millinery!

The very best articles for sale at
the very lowest prices by
Mrs FANNIE JONES.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26

ESTABLISHED IN ST. louis IN 1865.
The Republican journal., 1879-08-07
MARRIED..

In This city, by Rev. George Pratt, MIR Robert II
Marshall and Miss Lizzie Cottrcli both of Belfast
IN Monroe, Aug. "a, by ID ) Flanders, ESQ., Mr.
Albert / Newcomb and Miss Hattie Z Chaplin, both
of Hampden
Al West waterproof, May Isl, b Gilbert H. Cur
H., Esl., Mr. Charles A. MOODY II Winterport anl
ME- Augusta \. Morton Of Vinahayrn.
IN jefferson, July lath, William A. Elwcll and
NJ r. Laura A. Barker, both Of >t George
In Rockand, July 2Gth, Mr.. Frank 4. Atwood OF
Din Island ana Miss Ella T. smith OF So Ihomaston
In Ellsworth, July 18th, Mr.. James Brown and
Almira Phillips, both OF Ellsworth
The Republican journal., 1879-08-07

as that adopted for Co. Convention in 1877, and
Is as follows IL delegates apportioned equally
among the towns composing each Representative
Class; and each town il further entitled to an ad-
dioual delegate for every so votes, the fraction
Of % votes cast for the Republican candidate for
Governor in 1877. PER ORDER.
The Republican journal., 1879-08-07

Tic Pennington Chronicle says I'VE are in
formed that . H. Thing Master Of the State
Grange, IS eudeavorinG to exert all the influence
possible. upon the Order throughout the State in
favor Of tie greenback party. II such be the fact
he ought At once tO be deposcd, for a. Mr. Thing
well knows, the order of Oranges was not instiut-
81 t. further the interests Of political organize
tol Mr. Thing has an intense itching for office,
ana an intense ear that he viii be beaten. Of he
would not resort y this dsreputable means to
gain votes hcnnebec journal
The Republican journal., 1879-08-07
REPUBLICAN co. CONVENTION

fEnlE republicans Of Waldo County are hereby
4 requested to meet in convention by delegates
AT the Court House. in Belfast, on Thursday, Aug.
lit, ut 10 O'Clock a. NJ, to nominate candidates us
follows - Senators, Clerk of the Courts, County
Commissioner and County Treasurer, also to transact
any other business that may properly come before
the convention. The several Towns and Representa-
TIVE Classes will be entitled to delegates follows
The Republican journal., 1879-08-07

Rev. Thomas X. Beccher of Elmira, n
Y, brother of Rev. Henry Ward Beech
cr is advocating cremation, and offers 10
subscribe for stock in q company to con
duct the business.
The Republican journal., 1879-08-07

NIFTY. The Republicans Of nifty are re- uest-
ed 10 meet at the Town House on Tuesday, the l2th
OF August, at o'clock 7. NJ, 10 choose delegates to
attend the County Convention, called at Belfast the
I4th Of August. Ptl. DUDII.
Unity, Aug. Jth.
The Republican journal., 1879-08-07

H'HOsPECT. Tie Republican, Of Prospect
are requested to meet at school House Dst n, Aug
9TH, J +. NJ, - choose delegates to attend the
County Convention to be held At Belfast Aug. I4th.
and to attend TO any business that may properly
come before said meeting. rEE OrBtn
The Republican journal., 1879-08-07
PRESCRIPTION FREE

For the speedy Cure of Seminal Weakness, Loss Of
Manhood and all disorders brought on by indiscre-
Address DAVIDSON & co, IS Nassau St,
lyr23 New ork.
The Republican journal., 1879-08-07
Extracts from the Rules
OF THE NORTHPORT
W. G. Campmeeting Association.

All excursions except for Sunday Schools are pro
hbed from landing on their grounds except by per
mission of the Trustees
No Steamboat vessel shall be allowed to land or
remain at or leave the wharf sundays.
Per Order JON. BURBANK,
fW32 Secretary of the Trustees
The Republican journal., 1879-08-07

EHOHNDEE4 r. Inr Republicans OF Horn
dixie are requested 70 meet at the Town House, on
Saturday, Aug 4th, at o'clock T. NJ, to choose
delegates 10 The County Convention, to be held at
Belfast, On Thursday, III inst PR ORDER.
The Republican journal., 1879-08-07


~.,r. i, ao.,,s a,re .+--r..~ .tt,..i,,,..,+s I'LL
'A- 'lAe' 'laA l' 'l-.r- "i9 pass tArlf aaEs npoA
lid lau4 l-e. Close eoulIaAignslIu of I'LL ocean
-1. ,,,,,t,,s3 i,r.,er.
'-' -''-'I r-'
-e-. oile4 cement ihe affections Of mariners that
list - the end OF life They particularly enjoy
-,.4t .4tr Ions, ,,r,,i,,,,s ,l r.,,.,,r+ ..,o A.,
1
= Of .eaTs loH@ agone- he cape Ann AdYeT-
>er 81 a recent date chronicles an event OF TINS
-3 ,sb4ra Carr RAM " r,nart of tbis ,.,fv
I'M
"A oAe N lA1 participants. u says that
Thirty s.x years ago ii the good Old days when
+ sniPP4g vas manned " american seamen.
rt1a :. yora,ra from Rasfon td Statfin Gar1nan5T'
th an american crew Among the number were
'-t Young men OF ABOUT me same age, having re,
atrs and nnforn, tastes Jad IA rsn faI,rli;
ring the voyage which all looked back to with
, 1879-01-31

ntone in hts Office. That ho might eilher be CT.
amtned Or excused until some definite time.
Chi. Cumper said lie desired to examine Mr.
voekc tfrst. nnl would send for Zen. Leake
l'n' Chairman said, In rcptyto Mr. ttontfT.
thai 1t was preferable 10 1IAvc tl,. testimony
taKrn in nrsIcr, ami. II They lad TO G" 10 Mr.
In tie meantime, Mr. cos,prr might 70 on will,
wat witnessed he had, AMI II could be nscertanri
whether It. was neCcsearr to ,lcEcr the t4Ai,na.
tion Of Afr. V.lckc tail next ,tay.
Mr. William Ii.rrs W smith, sir. r,"stsr, a.,i Mr.
Coahers, bur. rs they we're not present, he asked
III" Coini.,itsce to adiiurn for two htiErs 10 Mr..
fockc's Ioitsr. anil l'y personai ytstt ascertain
whether his dcnoatttoh ro,1!d fte TAKEN.
Mr. tintidy-Mr. Chairman, We come nnw to
tlr gtiettian as to whsltrr the prosecution IN
this Investigation are 10 select particular Wit
neasea that try will rail- for, without assigning
ne' e t sasS 1 s1cres"a M "ost ser S s%p
what Witnesses they will call first.
Tile ChaIr.nan-l understood Mr.. Cooper to
remark that il.rtc were bone OF the Witnesses
summoned preaent.
Afr. uondy-Atr. Charnaau,.1 think YOU nsc
mistaken. sec two witnesses In tlle roorn.
Col. Cooper sail there we're witnesses pref
tnt. but not tue witnesses he drsirrd to call.
lie testrcd to usk Of MIR. Woke explanations at
| enn,e OF these orders tllnt were entered. n,ul
Mr. Vocka wits the nnlY pofaon alive, probably
Hbl el,u1ll give MI explanation Of the tnnnncr
in Which tllrsr ortlcrn vera procured. and tile
time they wesc prMuse1;' n,n,, therefore. 'c
mrtattattsts desired to hare bis evfdenre nOw,
t. usrerta hnw iI,tee orders wcrr procured ,oln
entered, btIurt any further witnesses wrrc called.
Of coslrtc, II IL Was sbao1nteiJ necessary to Ea
On. lle would submit to tho pleasure OF thr
| Committee.
Afscr brief consultation Oh The part of the
Committee. the Chairman said: Mr. Copper,
yuu will 70 on with the witnesses Ja have Il,w.
aud then we Will Ascertain about exau'inlnG sir
| Woke.
, 1879-01-31

"What were theso uotea given fofl"
"Eor The ba!ause Of my stock, after paying
20 or Is per cent tn cash. Tho balance vas to
be secured by The poies. bearing ~ per cent In.
tese3t, accured BY eollatsFals acceptable to the
Auditor OF State"
"Were you ths oulJ stockboldcs who had
RiYen notes secured by collaterals for the un-
pai1 b4lauve OF stockl"
NJ, 4tr, There Eera otheFa."
"Aiter tho Assignee was appointed wa
there IN Effort made by the stockholders to on-
tet The ela!ms against tha Company Tor io&ses
under it, policies against this stocka'
"These vas, aif. !, for instance, Whsa went
to Europe In 1871 Insured s7ery piece Of prop
e9tJ had In ChIesgo tn the desnAnia. haFinG
, 1879-01-31

,,s @ ~ sonasnes i; f its AFFAIRS an" knowing
"Wns II successful IL the courts hcre,-t.,c
effort tn make that offsetl"
vt mas ntt.n
"'fhc n,nttr Was hear, before Judges Drum.
nloMl alhl ltlutlgett, was It not" !"
ayes. a,ni It then went to Washington, anil
the Judgment here was confirmed by The Flu
urcn,c m t,,.rt of the Unitcn states"
"ftU!,iinH iilat thrre could be no Offset ngatnst
t'!s !. vs, ;to'k q '!a,9'l'','" !!
nI)u Won remember about The time That sl,c
resnlt Of this litigation was known In Cl,ica-
GOT"
II can't .ar positively, but It appears to me
1t must flnyc bern In tllt nc'gh1uri,Hri Ut f!s.
month VI November or December. 18Th"
"Xtlcr liz ca.s wss aretdel aeainst ,i,c stock.
1,oiders, did Mr. Vbckc make any effort tn
u,ltcct yonr mites from .you-nny pcraonal a1,-
pl1tsatiHn tu Jotl tU j'ayi'
"No. lie lfld mi, mt 10y further thnn that
to IT,
"what wss The Fcnsrat scope Of those con-
vcraattons.''
"Thc scope was low J could gel out Of II thc
bes, way, a',t get lhr stock back" [scnsa,lon.j
"What did lie say to ttlat:"
"Wo,l, Afr. vw,r advised n,c-I Ind con-
elst'y!l to do ito 80 anil sec the Judge In per-
:$:@}.ags !: @.' s p'oare''"
~ uu. air."
"Atullt what time uastti'
-" ~ was not very. long after this decision Of
The Supreme Court"
"Lltst slafc cxmrtly what occ,ssred.''
Mr. Gondy here arosc MD said: We do not,
IN behalf Of Judge 1}A1Eett, wish to ma,ic oil.
fcctfull* to Irrelevant tsscorrtcQt Testimony,
dcsiri1Ig t!,e fullest cxanltua.Du tol,e hl!. We
witi', However, tn cnll The NIL cnsou Ut s1e Com
mittcc to thc tnct that this witness las nIrradr
| etaIcd nlny matters 81 h;c', asG not legal cyi-
dc1tcc, uni submit whriltr that kind OF tcsti
tuony Is 10 r rcccIysl or not. lie la.
| Etatc,& conversations !Is lnd with o:ler
| parties not Immediately Or rru,utely connected
| with Judge fllo!2ett. stmrIy lnukc the yen.
| erai statement without Wishing tt make tech.
nical objection. Nc do not desire 10 assent Ia
lnf class Of testimony, nI,1 ]cayc Il to tile Gun,
mttter to determine Tor ftsc!f what Is proper tG
| rrcclyu.
| Tile Committee copsultct. together for two o,
three lninntcs. anl then nskcd The stenoxruphct
to reuA tle question.
Mr.. Cloudy snttt there WIS no objection 10 that
particular question. ont the witncss lad stated
conversations with Winston Niitt u,hcrs.
AIr. Knott remarked tlAt COUNSEL welc awnsc
In Investigations of this character the Commit
ritles. The Committed would czercisr
discretion, and keep; the examination
Within propcr hounds, and pay proper attention
| to any euGgcAtions counsel nghI make. A!
tflcrc wus III objection to the question, til.
| Committee had concluded 10 proceed.
, 1879-01-31
MISCELLANE0ljAs


ts ortned Turkish HA1aAr 1t ito WAbash'A 'Ay.. one
t!ott south nf fleld Letter Co.. With largo taEtfJ
o. latkth ienIAn, DaRhcatan isIEs and CATPrt4 aaC
Ancient md Moefn Euinrn,derirs and Turkish fencS
Hoat ~ Of Tho dnett descriptions and designs Eal
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-07-19
sPEAREviLLK HAPPENINGS.

Otis Pratt was aTraigned on Saturday las;.
before Justice Jones ioi illtreaimenr 10 his wife
and threats OF violence TO his family. and Was
bound over for his appearance at the January
term Of he dis,ric; court in the sum Of so
Mr.. II. II. Steele separated from her husband
on account OF i'll treatment and neglect 20 cup
port his family, and viii eventually institute h
suit for divorce.
At the instigaiion Of Harvey Bats al Mi-souri
who lately traded several head "i horse with l..
II. Ferrsr for the laiteI's stock az dIy goods.
boot, etc. I. B Van Voorhi- ~ agent Tor if2t' Z
applied for q search warrant on the Prefeuce tial
Ferrier had retained in his possession goods al
legged TO he the property III Bats, Int moth n.
whatever WAS ioind IN Mr.. ferriers premises 10
substaniiate the allegation,
j. u. Thaucr returned the other day IRON
his trip 10 Colorado springs. The suit nsitufe,l
against him for selling calamity water on he Eth
OF July. will probably be taken 10 Dodge Guy
before Justice Cook.
Otto Muller the recently appointed Register
his former home in sprareville, and was gladly
welcomed by his many friends.
As there is now some probability that through
the efforts oil The Committee OF the Board OF
County Commissioners relief for sstitute settlers
Will be obtained either from the state authorize,
or the Land Department Of the X. Il. Co. steps
should Immediately be taken, the names OF those
desiring TO avail themselves Of the opportunity
and the number of acr,s they have prepared fol
wheat, in order tina; correct estimate may be
formed what quantity Is required Tor settlers IN
this neishborhood.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-07-19

Referring TO our item about the orGan;za.
ton of Seq1oyas county into a municipal
township. the Lsavenworth Times says we
'perpetrate CHASTITY joke" We think
the joke is on the Times. 1t probably does
not understand the modus operapdi of the
border counties-beinR unorganizea coun>
ties. they are organized into municipal
townships under the direction of the Ford
County Board of Commissioners. Foote
county was organized in that manner. -
Meade county will next step in for munich
pal honors. After all, II NAV be CHASTITY
joke.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-07-19

The children's party given at Morris Col
last, was participated in by large nuns
Der Of children Of ages between four and
Twelve years. When We visited the grounds
in the afternoon, the young folks were en-
joying themselves splendidly. A rain COM
ing up IN the evening prevented grand
warming party for the enjoyment of older
folks. Jake and Katie Collar extended the
invitations on printed cards TO their grand
party.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-07-19

Stuart NcKeever. age % years. son of
Wilson McKeever. of this city. died at
Colorado Springs, July sih. of typhoid
pneumonia. after short illness. The de-
ceased WAS buried at the Springs. The
father returned last week. The afflicted
family have our sympathy in the bereave.
ment of the death of promising son.