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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15
SPEAREVILLE ITEMS.

The morning Of the S,h, was the coolest
here for the last four winters, being 1s0'be-
low zero.
Our school district is agitating the ques-
tion Of building a new echOol house, to be
either stone or brick.
We are very much in favor of State
law taxing dogs. II is the only way the
voluminous number Of worthless ours can be
reduced and thereby protec: one Of our
greatest industries THAT Of sheep raising).
We have become cityfied to the extent
of having two schools. The district school
is taught by Miss Peters. of Cimarron, and
the select school by Miss Nina VanVoorhis.
Each teacher is well qualified for their re-
spective positions, and if the youthful as
pirant does not arrive to the top of tie lad.
der OF fame, he should not cast any unpleas-
ant reflections on these worthy teachers.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15
CIMARRUN MISHAPS.

"A. ]. Shumate has recovered from a
severe attack of measles; A. ]. should have
had the sfiliciion in his youthful days.
Mrs. Halloran, wife of Dennis Hallor-
an, section bos', died Monday morning. She
had lately given birth to child, and was
bu, a shor; time ill.
"A man by the name of Jack, who had
been employed on the Steel gang" died On
Sunday morning of delirium tremens, A
horrible and fearful death.
TIE people west Of here complain Bit
;erly Of being overrun by cattle. Every
winter the severe storms force the cattle to
the river, and they prey upon haysiacks and
plsn,a ions.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

Elsewhere we publish the circular Of the
President of the Santa Fe railroad to the
stockholders. 1t is proposed to spend six
million OF dollars in equipments and i'm
provemeDts on the road. A commodious
and expeniive round boufe will be erected in
Dodge City, and the building will be CON-
menced early in the spring. This will add
considerable TO the importance of Dodge.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

At u meeting Of the Board of County
Commissioners on Monday, Geo. NJ. Hoover
was appointed Chairman, vice A. J. Pea
cock, who reiires from the Board after serr-
ing several years as Chairman, and who
leaves the Office with the conscience of having
done his duty TO the best Of his ability. Tne
new member. Mr.. Anthony, took his seat.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

Wednesday was fine day and the ladies'
of Dodge City took occasion to call on
friends and do shopping. We acknowledge
calls from several ladies. We wish 10 re-
mark that We are always pleased to meet
our fIi nds-eilher ladies or genrl men We
don't wish anyone to stand on the conven-
tionsl formaiiiy-expect a return visit. Oar
lalch string Is always out.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

The election o: Township officers takes
Mace on Tuesday, Feb. lst. One Trustee,
one Treasurer, one Clerk, one Justice Of the
Peace. two Const,bles and one Road Over
seer are 10 be elected in each township, ex-
cep, in wheatland township two Justices OF
the Peace are 10 be elected.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

Married in this city, on Thursday, by Rev.
III. Shipe, Mr.. George W. R-ighard and
Miss Anna Gyles. The newly married couple
took the afternoon train for Chicago and
Pennsylvanis, where they viii spend short
honeymoon and return TO Dodge City. Mr..
Reighaid is an old resident of Dodge City,
and he has many friends. who will cougrat-
Ilate him on his matrimonial alliance. The
marriage is quite surprise to many of
Georges friends, who however wish him and
his bride happy journey and long and
prosperous married life. Tie bride is the
daughter OF our esteemed citizen ii.
j. Gyles, who resides on the south side OF
the river.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

Rev. Mr.. Hill preached in the Presbyte.
rian church Sunday evening to large con-
gregstion. The discourse is highly compli-
menteJ. Mr.. Hill preached the fret sermon
ever delivered in Dodge City, in the dining
room of the Dodge House, about seven years
ago. The cause which he espouses has made
considerable progress since then, though
rather slowly. The venerable gentleman is
now resident of X ansas CITY.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15
MISSING AND FROZEN IN SATUR-
DAYS STORM.

Those people unacquainted with the plains
have little idea Of the severity Of the winter
storms that sometimes overtake the belated
traveller or freighter. There has been an I'm.
usual occurrence of storms this winter, and
we are panied to record some men missing
and frozen. On New Years day. Joseph
McAdams and Archie Reach, started with
heavily loaded freight teams, by the Jones
& Plummer trail for For, Elliott. Texas, q
distance of about 200 miles. On the route
on what is known as the "fsts" they were
caught in the storm Of Saturday. McAdsms
made safe retreat, but Reach had not been
heard of in Dodge up to Thursday. In the
storm Reach cut loose from the wagons and
with the stock rode off 10 the timber fif
teen miles distant. 1t is supposed that he
found safe quarters, though acquainted with
the country he would have difficulty finding
the way, as the snow was heavy and blind.
ing, and he probably drifted with the Wind.
Charley Todd came in on Wednesday and
reported seeing McAdams the day after the
storm, but the latter had no knowledge of
Reach.
W. F. Reynolds. a brighter, is missing
since Saturday. He took load Of freight
as far as Bluff creek, and started to return
in the storm. He was walking behind the
horses and wagon which were following the
freight train. Five miles this eide of Bluff
creek the driver Of the train noticed that the
freighter's team was following him but that
the frciehter was missing. Reynolds was un-
der the influence of liquor, and he no doubt
persisted in the snow. His team followed the
train into Dodge; one Of the horses since
died.
A man by the name of Emmert, who re-
sides at Fort Worth, was brought in Wed.
nesday, with his toes badly frozen. Some OF
the toes will have TO be smputated. He will
return home by way Of Emforia in few
days.
A number of freighters came in this week.
They say Saturdays storm was the severe-t
one for year; and that the Snow was much
heavier south of the river.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

Quite number OF members atten jed the
Firemen's meeting Monday night. Patrick
Sughrue was appointed Foreman vice p. l..
Beatty, resigned. c. NJ. B.eson is 6,s. As
sistant, and Fred. Singer second Assistant,
Lloyd Shinn Secretary, and T. J. Draper
Treasurer. The next meeting will be held
Monday evening, the 18th inst. The COM
pany has fund. on hand and is in good con-
dition.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

]. W, Keith, Constable Of Spearevills
Township, called Thursday. He has num-
Der OF acres of wheat, which look we'll. All
the wheat sown in his neigbborhood Is ia
good condition.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

A squaw has just died in the I1disn Ter
ritoroy who was supposed to be ia years
old. The cause of her death is attributed to
the immoders,e use Of tobacco for 100 years,
and cold she contracted in 1880.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

Every day there is new damages done by
the hordes of cattle thst line the valley
around this plsc,. 1t stems that they are
held bere for purpose. East of us few
miles there are DO crops and west Of Us the
range is clear. Shall we ii, with our hands
folded and zee our crops destroyed? without
even shank you" from the cattle men, will
we wait iill'every vistage of hay and corn
and fodder i. consumed and our stock suffer
through the long winter that has bat COM
msnced, before We take action sgainst a
lhrsa eling p ssue that if no soon checked
will drive US from our county. Will you
give up now, after standing the hareships of
frontier life for so long? Wake up! men,
from Lskin to Pierceville and let there he
move made 10 herd back the herds that, like
grasshoppers devour and destroy everything
in their reach.-Garden c ty Optic.
Dressed Turkeys n fine LOT apply at G.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

]. W. EVERY, late Signal Officer, has been
granted 30 days leave Of absence, b fore
taking his position at Cairo, Ill. He will
remain here q few days and then 90 to St.
Louis, where he will spend few weeks with
bis friends.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15
WINTER GOODS AT COST.

In order to make room for new goods,
Marsh & Son are selling their winter stock
Of goods at cost; and many other goods at
greatly reduced prices. Go AID secure bar
gains while you have chance.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

Married on the Slh inst, at the Wrish,
House. Dodge City, Kansas, by Probate
Judge n. B. Klaine, George W. Perkins,
Comm:ssary Sergeant, L. s. A., and Mis-.
Katie NJ. Schunaman, of Aichi.on, Kausas
The bEidal party came up from the Fort
during the severe storm Of Saturday, and
they tested their sincerity by this act o
courage. The ceremony was witnessed by
Sergeant Dennen and wife, and Mrs VIM.
Halter, OF Fort Dodge, J. W. Everly, II.
McGarry and ii. W. Glenn Of Dodge City.
Our best wishes go with the happy couple.
May they live long and proper.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

II. W. Glenn, who takes charge OF the
Signal Office, arrived Saturday last. Mr..
Glenn is from Washington, d. C.. and ap'
pears to be pleasant gentleman. J. W.
EVERY goes shortly to Cairo, Ill. We regret
10 loose Mr.. EVERY. As We always found him
a courteous and obliging gentleman.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

P. L. Beatty and Miss Ellen Her ing were
married by Probate Judge l.. Shinn on
Wednesday and took their departure for
Trinidad in the afternoon. The Dodge City
Silver Cornet Band and Fire Company
turned out and gave Mr.. Beatty and his
bride grand ovation. A large number Of
citizens also copyrighted at the depot to
welcome the bride and groom safe and
pro porous journey TO their new home. Mr.,
Beatty was for several years foreman of the
Dodge City Fire Company, and it was emf
nently fitting tina; the company should give
their old commander good send-of and
cordial departure. The day was fine one
and an unusual number Of people were on
the streets, and as The band played its delight
full airs the scene WAS one of interest. Mr..
Beatty takes charge of one of the hotels in
Trinidsd, and with his well-known ability
We are confident he will make grand sue
cess.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

The public installation of officers of
Corona Lodge, 1. o. o. F., took place We'd
nesiay evening. The hall was tolerably we'll
filled wi h ladies and gentlemen. Toe fol-
lowing officers were inst ,lIed. Geo. f. ones,
n. G., 2. W. Beemer, V. g., W. c. Shinn,
Secretary, ID. NJ. Frost, Trea.urer.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

Alonzo Smith, who had 10th legs frozen
in the storm in November, near Lskin, and
who had the frozen limbs amputated, will
be taken to his home in Kentucky by his
father next Tuesday.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

The snoozer of the Topeka Journal met a
curiosity on Fourth street in the shape Of a
family. Il wac little old knot Of a man
with though looking wife aud sixteen chill
dren. They were bound for the depot to
take the train west
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

Sam. Samuels arrived Wednesday, and
will remain in Dodge. He was net at the
depot by the Dodge City Silver Cornet Band
and the Fire Company. These organizations
served donble purpose, that of rendering a
farewell and welcome.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15
DODGE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL.
FOURTH MONTHLY REPoRr.

The enrolment this month exceeds that
Of any other month, being 1872. Mott all
who have attended regularly are doing good
work. Those who have maintained grade
Of 80 per cent. or more in both scholarship
and department are: Grace Mullendore.
Charles Ford, John Bradshaw, John Cham
bli.s, jake Collar, Nelson Wright, Willie
Currie, John Hessman, Arthur Zimmerman
Louis Straushn, Charlie Ramsey, Carrie
Straughn, Jessie Kelsey, Charley Wright,
Sidney Reynolds, Eddie Hockett, Walter
Adams, Clara Jones, Oscar Moore, Frank
Adams, Emma Warren, Hattie Mason,
Clara Berg, Annie Everman, Lille Beeman.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

w. H. Healy and son came in from their
ranch, IS miles eouth of Dodge. on We'd
nesday. They inform us that the snow was
three inches deep, but that cattle were doing
tolerably we'll. The late storms have been
severe on cattle. Mr.. Healy, ST., is in poor
health,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

The author Of the beautiful poem entitled
1.-THE handsome snow" nigh. try his ariis-
tic hand on "The ugly snow" for we think
the beauty has run GU. Of it. We never hear
its praise any more.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

Preaching services in the Union Church
Sabbath morning and evening by Rev. NJ.
Gilchris,. Services in the Presbyterian
Church morning and evening. Union meet
ings every night next week in the Presbyt-
eraE Church
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

Under the new rules of practice the party
desiring to initiate contest against tract
of land must support bis allegation by one or
more corroboraling affidAvIts and the land
ofiicers must send to the party to be notified
copy Of the notice enclosed in a registered
letter, and the complainant must also post up
a copy Of the notice on the land in contest
two weeks before the dat. of hearing.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

Capt. Welch's singing class promises TO
be a success. Abort thirty persons were
present Monday evening at the Presbyterian
church. The next meeting Of the clas, will
be held next Monday evening.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

Dodge City, Kan, January Is. 1881.
There will be meeting of those inter
sstsd in the mines located last October, at
the lines Office. Saturday, the 18th, at
J. W. STRAUGHN.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

While the snow storm was at its fury on
Saturday, some one remarked that the snow
would make blockade and delay the trains.
whats The difference, there is plenty of
whisky in town, was the reply. There was
no embargo.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

Henry Wright, son OF Hon. L. NJ. Wright,
accompanied p. l.. Beatty to Trinidad on
Wednesday. We hope Henry viii have sue
cess in his new home. We wish him health
and good luck.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

A Larned minister prayed for those "whc
are smitten with illness and those who have
gone n ekating, and also these too ley to
dress for church."
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

The Ksnsas Legislature convened Tues
day. J. b. johnson, Of Topeka, was elected
Speaker of the House.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

Col. r. W Evans LEFT Tuesday morning
for St. Elmo, Cole, where he is engaged in
the mercantile business. He will be absent
for few months. until Garfield takes his
seat.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

There was another cold wave Thur'day
of this week. No snow, but the wind was
extremely cold.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

Firemen's masked ball, February 22d.,
will be splendid affair. The arrangements
are already in progress.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

Hon. John Sherman has been elec.ei u.
S. Senator from Ohio, and Gen. Ben. Har-
risor, U. 5. Senator from Indiana.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

s. B. Williams, the oldest shepherd on
the plains, is in the city. He Gays the sheep
are doing well.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

G. Samuels and Miss Rosa Weimer were
married at Larned on December sob. Mr..
Samuels formerly kept store in Spesreville.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

W. c. shinn was appointed Justice Of the
Peace, vice Lloyd Shinn, who was elected
Probate Judge.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

1t seems to bs absolutely settled that
Blaine will be Gsr6eld's Secretary of State.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

All the appointments, by the Governor of
Missouri, have been made Of light haired
gentlemen.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

Hay is $50 per ton at Gunnison City.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

A, No. 1 Apple Cider at Robbins, only
SO cents per gallon.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

Prepared Mince Meat and Apple Butter
can be had at G. S. Emerson's sL0re.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

The city council Of Parsons granted twelve
saloon licenses al their last meeting.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-15

Dressed Turkeys, a fine lot. apply at G.
S. Emerson's.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-07-20
Enriching Land by Manuring-
Does it Pay!

A farmer in Missouri writes as
follows
Many of your agricultural CORE
sDondents seem to think that the
only way to increase and maintain
the fertility Of their farms is to
keep plenty Of stock and gather to-
gether vast quantities of manure
and then to scatter it literally over
their land. Now, this is a very
laborious method of enriching the
soil, and it seldom, if ever, pays
the cost Of labor connected with it.
Do not understand me as saying
that manure does not pay; but
what | wish to say is, that it pays
only when it is necessary to remove
it from your yard, and when
it can be had for the hauling,
| have learned to my cost the fol-
ly Of maintaining the fertility Of
my farm by such a method. To
keep plenty Of stock for the purpose
Of consuming your hay and straw, in
order to manufacture an abundance
of manure, seems a waste Of time
and labor. 1t is impossible for a far
mer, whose inclosed fields are his
only pasture, to compete success
fully with those who have unlim-
tied range and an abundance Of for
age for winter at the bare cost of
harvesting. These remarks will
not apply to those whose lands are
only fit for pasture, but to those
whose farms are well adapted to
the raising of corn and wheat.
Since | ceased this laborious way
Of farming | have been more sue
cessful in raising wheat and corn,
have maintained my family more
comfortably, and have freed myself
from the horrible burden of debt.
If success is a proper criterion to
judge from, then | hit upon the
true plan, for [ have been success
full. | now keep stock sufficient for
family use, teams to cultivate my
farm, and hogs eat up what corn ]
have to spare. My principal aid
in improving my land is clover,
but | sometimes use timothy
Journal and Messenger.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-07-20
Ants as Fruit Growers Friends.

Many of the leading orchard pro-
prietors in Northern Italy and
Southern Germany are cultivatQrs
of the common black ant, which
insect they hold in high esteem as
the fruit growers best friend They
establish ant hills in their orchards
and leave the police service of their
fruit trees entirely to the tiny colo
nists, which pass all their time in
climbing up the stems of the fruit
trees, cleansing their boughs Of
malefactors, mature as well as en-
bryotic, and descending laden with
spoils to the ground, when they
comfortably consume, or prudently
store away their booty. They never
NEEDLE with sound fruit, but only
invade such apples, pears and
plums as have already been penetra-
ted by the canker, which they re-
morselessly pursue to it's Businesses
within the very heart of the fruit,
Nowhere are apple and pear trees 50
free from blight and destructive in
sects as in the immediate neighbor-
hood of a large ant hill five or six
years old The favorite food of ants
would appear to be the Larvae and
pup@ of those creatures which
spend the whole Of their brief exist
ence in devouring tender shoots
and juvenile leaves Of fruit trees
Prairie Farmer.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-07-20
Praying for Temperance

Thousands of the best and purest
women Of our country are earnestly
praying and unselfshly working,
in their sphere, for the prohibition
of the liquor traffic; and we believe
the Lord will either answer their
prayers or pour out The walls of his
wrath on a nation that stands in
the way Of its accomplishment.
Thousand of men also are pray
ing for temperance and few of
these thousand are voting as they
pray, but thousands who pray for
temperance vote for men who they
know are not the friends oftemper-
ance. 1t is an outrage against
high heaven to pray to the Lord to
drive incompetence from the land
and then 90 to the polls and vote
to perpetuate the liquor traffic,
Ifmen would work and vote as
they pray, intemperance would in
a very few years be almost unknown
in onr land.-The TRUTH
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-07-20
Significance of Ears.

Large ears can hear things in
general, and denote broad, compre-
hensive views and modes of thought
while small ears hear things in par
ticular, showing disposition to
individualize, often accompanied
by love of the minute. Large ears
are usually satisfied with learning
the facts of the case, with the gem
eral principles involved-too strict
an attention to the enumeration Of
details, especially all repetition of
the more unimportant, is weari-
some to them. People with such
ears like generally, and are usually
well fitted, to conduct large enter
terprises, to receive and pay out
large sums; in buying and selling
would prefer to leave a margin
rather than reduce the quantity of
any sort to the exact dimensions of
the measure specified, and in Civ
ing, would rather give with a free
hand and without too strict a calcu-
lation as to the strict amount.
Small, ears, on the contrary, desire
to know the particulars of a story,
as we'll as the main facts; take de-
light often in examining, handling
or constructing tiny specimens of
workmanship; are disposed to be
exact with respect to inches and
ounces in buying or selling-to the
extent, at least, of knowing the ex-
act number over or undcr the stated
measure given or received. People
with such ears would, in most
cases, prefer a retail to a wholesale
ess.-PhrenoLogicol Journal.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-07-20
Recipes.

We are indebted to Mrs. |. W. NJ,
Of Lincoln, Neb., for a very nice
way Of cooking rhubarb:
Cut up as for stewing; place IN
an earthen dish, with a liberal sup
ply Of sugar, but do not ada any
mater; cover closely and put IN the
oven and cook for an hour or more
The sugar will extract the juice,
leaving the pieces whole, and much
more inviting in appearance than
if stewed in water on the top OF the
stove.
The Cincinnati Gazette commends
the following recipe for soap max
ing:
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-07-20
Don't Whip a Frightened Horse.

1t seems to be a characteristic
failing Of most coachman to lay the
lash upon horse that exhibits fear
at an object in the street or beside
the road. Mr., Bergh, President Of
our Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals, says in the or
gan Of that society, what every rea-
soning being ought to know, and
that is to never whip your horse for
becoming frightened at any object
at the roadside, for if he sees a
stump, a log, a heap of tan-bark in
the road, and, while he is cycling it
carefully, and about to pass it, you
strike him with the whip, it is the
log, or stump, or the tan-bark that
is hurting him in his way Of reason