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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13
CHRISTMAS TREE ENTERTAIN

The members of Apollo Lodge No.
81, Knights of Pythias, will give a
Christmas Tree Entertainment on Mon
day night, December 24th, at Cary $
Opera House. Three-fourths Of the
net proceeds of the entertainment will
be divided equally among the organized
Sunday Schools of the city.
Two large trees will be secured for
the occasion, and cordial invitation is
extended to all to avail themselves of
this opportunity to distribute presents.
All presents intended to be put on the
trees must be left at Garland drug
store, where committee will be found
whose duty it will be to take charge Of
them This committee will also keep a
record of and give receipt for all
packages, thereby preventing the loss
of presents. No trouble will be spared
to make the evening pleasant for the
children as well as the older rolks.
l.. X. MCINTYRE,
l.. c. HARTMAN,
G.. A. CoNKLING.
Committee.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13
THE IRRIGATION CANAL.

The survey Of the line for the pro-
posed irrigating canal is being expedi-
ted. The surveyors have passed this
point east As we have stated before,
the line will run on the northern limits
of the town. Another line will be
made on the "divide, thus atfording
means for irrigation on the northern
and southern slopes. The land within
reach of these irrigating canals will
speedily enhance in value, for the
reason that they will be brought under
cultivation, and thus made valuable.
We believe the owners of land along the
proposed canal lines have conceded the
right of way, and thus no impeachment
is offered, but facilities are generously
given. The work Of the canal will be
commenced shortly. 1t is designed to
have these irrigating bitches in opera
ton next summer.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

state,) is no meaner than the man who
positively lies about letter, in the
faint hope that some mistake has been
made and the letter is intended for him.
but which proves to be for some one
else. There are some other PECULIAR
ties, and we might go on and ell a
whole page of the paper, but to do so
we might unintentionally hit somebody
who would regard the matter in a per-
sonal light. We have given enough to
show that postoffice position is not
only tiresome and irksome, where the
whlms and peculiarities Of people have
. to be met, but We might add that a
postmaster, because in tie line of his
duty, will stand good deal more than
he would otherwise; knows that his
position, if worth holding is worth DO
ing well, the honor and emoluments be-
ing ample enough to repay him for the
bearing of other people trifes. There
are the good sides, toe, that relieve the
unpleasant features of public servant.
Some people come in the most affable
and courteous way, and Of course it is a
pleasure to treat them politely and
promptly. There are some who are
very impatient, and Notwithstanding a
person is being waited upon at another
window, expect the postmaster to
leave the one and 60 to them. These
kind Of people manifest their Impotence
by continued poundings on the window
Irritation and annoyance is caused by the
impatient and disagreeable man on the
outside, and if he knew what sense
Of feeling was made. he would reserve
his manners for exhibition at some
other place. The good and pleasant
incidents and things more than offset
the disagreeablc features. The post
master is made pleasant and happy
when one of the patrons of the Office is
delighted with the receipt of long
looked for epistle, The postmaster
shares the people $ inconvenience and
perpIexities in the course Of his duty,
and extreme pleasure is afforded when
these anxicties are relieved 1t is a
long distance from Dodge City to New
York, but sometimes our postmaster is
supposed to know what detains letter
mailed at the latter office. 1t is not
strange if he does not know, for the let
ter has passed through many hands be
fore it reaches here While this item
may not tend to correct any abuses, it
will certainly serve some interest.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13
SPEAREVILLE ITEMS.

The surveying party on the Eureka
canal reached this place on Wednesday
last.
Maj. VanVoorhis informs us that
the Enterprise Irrigating ditch is about
completed. It's length is seven miles.
Peter Carrow and family have gone
to Greenfield, Iowa, on visit to friends,
and expects to return in about four
weeks.
The lumber for the NJ. E. Church
has arrived at last, and the work of
construction is soon expected to CON-
mence. SIaven Bros. are engaged to
do the carpenter work.
The Union Sabbath school will
give a Christmas entertainment at the
Presbyterian church Oh Monday even
ing Dec. 18th, 1888. Jacob Ladder
will be exhibited with decorations bear
ing gifts for the children and private
presents; which will be delivered to the
parties consigned if they are present.
A general invitation extended to all.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

The body of a man was found near
Offerle last week, which from signs Of
decay had lain exposed for two or three
months. The hands and feet had been
eaten off. About two months ago
someone broke into the store at Offerle
and carried away some patent medicine
bottles containing Intoxicating liquors
While under the stuper the victim laid
down and died The body Of the man
found was identified as Charles Alex.
ander, formerly resident of this
county and city. The wife and child
of Alexander died about two months
ago. Alexander was excessively al.
dicted to strong drink while living here
His unfortunate end is fearful warn
ing. The de ceased at one time was a
young man full Of promise, but the
fatal cup did it's work finally.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

A writer on cheese-making asserts
that the Limburger article we get in
this country is generally a little too
ripe, and he proceeds to show that the
cheese which is even little too green
Or little too ripe is not good food
for man 1t is possible that to Linn
burger might be impaired its delicious
taste and its enhancing aroma without
allowing the ripening process to adj
vance upon the conditions Of absolute
decay. 1t is likely, also, that so far as
American markets are concerned, both
taste and smell might be greatly i'm
proved by keeping the bloody old cheese
out of the country until the regularly
appointed resurrection day.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

Senator Ingalls, new land bill pro-
poses to amend the land laws, so as to
limit the entry to 100 acres only. The
timber culture law will be repealed, but
existing entries may be complied wit!
according to present laws. No publ
cation will be required. After two
years residence on land the proof may
be made by payment of 1925 an acre.
Five years is required to establish a
residence and acquire patent to land,
as upon existing laws.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

A Democratic newspaper will soon be
issued in Dodge City. The material of
the Garden City Herald has been pur-
chased and will be removed here. The
railroad land Office building, south of
the railroad track, has been rented and
will be occupied by the new paper. j.
I. Whitelaw will be the editor of the
new paper for Democratic fame. MIR.
Whitelaw is conservative gentleman
and will get up a readable and respecta-
bic newspaper.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13
-PUBLICATI0N NOTICE.
Thayton W. Carlton

ThaNton v. Carlton
Sarah Carlton.
viii take notice that Thaxtou W Carlton, Of the
county of Finnev state Of Kansas, did on the third
day of December, file his petition in the District
Court setting in and for Ford, Kansas, against you
Sarah Carlton. defendant. setting forth and a!leg-
ing that plaintiff and defendant were. duly
and legally married; and that the def.n-
tiff and wilfuly absented herself from plsint1 for
said eight years, and has been guilty of extreme
cruelty toward plaintiff, and praying that he De
forever divorced from defendant; and you are re-
quired to appear and answer said petition on or
before the a5th day of January, 1854 or said petit
ton will be taken as true and judgment viii be
rendered accordingly
W. F. PELILTIoN, Clerk Dist. Court.
w. SUTTON. for Deft.' della
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13
SUNDAY IN DODGE CITY.
CHURCH NOTES.

Christmas festivities are being talked Of BIZ the
different Sunday school managers
Elder Collins will preach in the Presbyterian
church Sunday morning and evening
A subscription ia being raised for the salary Of
Rev dr.. Sheldon. the newly appointed minister of
the Presbyterian church
KEY 4 r George viii preach in the Union
church Sunday morning and evening.
A donation is being gotten up for the benef. of
Elder Collins. \ good amount of money and
family provisions have al-ca dy been subscribed
The donation will be made at the residence Of Mr..
Collins this Friday evening.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

The young ladies in tn, city have or
ganized society, and only the initials
Of the organization are known to the
general public. The style Of the So
ciety is Y. L. c. U. The question is
asked what do these letters stand for.
Some one says, Young Ladies Christian
Union. Young Ladies Calico Union.
Young Ladies Chatting Union Young
Ladies Club Union. Young Ladies'
we'll We give it up
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13
Reorganization Of the Dodge City
Fire Company.
Dnncrr CI1,Y Dec IN

| DODGE CITY, Dec. 10, 1893.
The company assembled in special meeting with
Henry Wright, foreman, in the chair Minutes of
last meeting read and approved.
Mr.. Covert on behalf Of the committee appoint
! ed at last meeting to draft new constitution ard
| bylaws, made a report embodying such draft,
| which report was, on motion, adopted The fore
man then explained TO parties present who wished
| to become members what their duties would be.
| On motion the foreman then appointed H. H.
! Covert and C. II. Lane committee TO secure the
signatures of all old members to the constitu-
| ton and bylaws.
4 motion that the foreman appoint Il committee
OF five to confer with the city council and request
the council to purchase for the company six new
fire extingushers of the best kind, was carried,
whereupon the foreman appointed the following
committee: A. B. Webster c. NJ. B1eson, P. F.
Sughrue Henry Koch and s. Galland.
And on motion said committee Instructed 10
confer Immediately with the city council, and re-
port at next meeting.
The secretary authorized and instructed by
motion 70 that effect to procure suitable book for
the purpose, and write therein copy of the new
constitution and bylaws said book to be kept for
signatures of members and other appropriate mat
ter.
All present were, on motion. considered "old'
members and signed the roll, whereupon it was
moved and carried that after this meeting all
parties signing the roll except 'old'' members not
present be subject to the strict enforcc ent Of the
constitution and by laws az TO new members.
After warm discussion motion that the com
panv give ball on Christmas night was adopted;
and further on motion the foreman appointed
an executive committee with himself as chairman
thereof to arrange all matters pertaining to said
ball, C. N. Beeson, A. B. Webster, Il. II. Covert,
p W. Beamer and DR.. Galland.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

Two colored prostitutes robbed a
man of watch and chain and skipped
the town. They were arrested at EN-
poria by Marshal Dave Mather, and
brought to this city for examination.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

The railroad reading room is a mag
nifcant building. Dodge is getting on
a streak of pride, the railroad company
affording an excellent example. We
notice that buildings constructed lately
are of better character.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

The Railway age says that the opera
ting expenses of the Atchison, Topeka
& Santa Fe road during September
were only 40. 8 per cent of the gross
earnings, and during the nine months
ending with September they were only
46.3 per cent.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

Wright & Beamer have purchased P.
+. Sughrues blacksmith shop on the
south side of the railroad track. They
will continue the business of blacksmith
ing at this stand. Mr.. Sughrue will
next month attend to the duties of the
office of sheriff, and will take personal
charge of the Jail, removing his family
to the jailor's rooms.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

Chas. Ellsworth, who is charged with
horse stealing, and who broke jail on
Wednesday of last week, was recaptured
by officers Doud and Mather, near
Cimarron, kas., on Thursday last. The
officers madea neat capture and de-
serve credit for their successful work.
The prisoner has been returned to his
cell in the county Jail.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

The Dodge City nimrods have had a
fine time hunting geese. Sam Gal
lagher was down the road and brought
in lot of fine geese. We were pre-
sented with fine one L. X. McTn-
tyre was goose hunting few days, and
didn't forget the editor.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

Victor Carson, whose ranch is in
Ness county, lost 80 head of cattle
from Texas fever He informs us that
125 head died in the herd in which his
cattle range.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

II. B. Bell has started restaurant
on the south side of the railroad track.
Freighters and stockmen will find the
new place convenient.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13
The Public Domain.

Senator ingalls, will soon introduce a
bill providing that any person who in
closes an area of public lands to which
he has no title shall be liable to fine
of 800 day for the time such in
closure is maintained, and any person
who obstructs the passage of another
over or through the public domain shall
for every offense pay the aggrieved per-
son $500; also a bill authorizing the
survey of townships enormously survey
ed, Or in which monuments marking
the boundaries have been obliterated or
removed; also, measure providing for
the annexation to one Of the Kansas
land districts and for judicial purposes
to district in Kansas Of the unnamed
area lying between Kansas and the In
dian Territory, and authorizing compile
ton of its survey.
vii 70 fba hact
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

An alarm of fire was given Monday.
A movers covered wagon in the west
part of town, caught fire from lamp
left burning in the wagon. The wagon
cover was burned.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

G. NJ. Hoover has built an ice house,
capable of holding 800 tons, near the
round house. Fred Singer is the archi
tect. The walls are built of stone.
Now what is wanted is freeze.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13
Bucklen's Arnica SalYe.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, Tetter. Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns. and all Skin Eruptions and posi-
tiv"ly cures Piles. or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction.
or money refunded. Price q cts. per box.
For sale at City Drne Store.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

Fred Wenie, attorney and financier,
returned from New York on Friday
last. Fred is much recuperated by the
Journey.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

c. T. Hickman, Of the Kansas City
Live Stock Indicator was in the city
Tuesday. He was gathering statistics
regarding the cattle interests of this
section.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

John Mueller has returned from his
cattle camp. He reports stock in good
condition.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

NJ. B. Wright has removed his fami-
ly here, and will make Dodge his per-
manent home. Mr.. Wright intends
establishing market for the sale and
exchange of stock.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

Everything is lovely and the goose
keeps her altitude.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

s. A. Bullard, wife and daughter,
returned from Boston, on Sunday.
Mrs. Bullard had been absent some
months.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

The boys who broke into the school
house Friday night, should take warn
ing. Their conduct is liable to give
them serious trouble.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

At a meeting of the city council Tues
day, G. S. Emerson, President of the
council was directed to purchase six
Babcock fire extinguishers for the use
Of the city.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

Col. James w. Forsythe, Inspector
General on Gen. Sheridan's staff, came
up from Mobeetie on Friday last, and
took the train west.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

An addition is being built to the
county poor house, IA feet square.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

Do not fail to call at Hartman &
Co. Christmas books for the young.
Best assortment in the city.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

l.. E. Notary, postmaster at Omar
ron, kas., was in the city Tuesday, and
informed us that everything was quiet
In the west part of Ford county.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

Fl. /. Sitter, wife and niece, Miss
Cotton, went down to the cattle ranch
Tuesday morning, for short time.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

Query: Is it the Young Ladies'
Cotton Umbrella organization or is it
the Young Ladies Confidential Union
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

Capt John Werth, Surveyor-elect, was
in the city last week, and took the oath
of office.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

II. j. Gyles left Tuesday for Kansas
City where he will purchase two car
loads of heifers for his herd in this
section.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

Henry Sturm returned from a sue
cessful trip up the road on Tuesday.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

Silver plated ware and jewelry suita-
bic for holiday presents, at
G.. S. EMERsoN's.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

Do you wish fine holiday goods
jewelry and silver plated ware-call on
G. s. EMERSON.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

Mrs. r. NJ. Wright returned Thurs
day morning last, after few months
visit to friends in ST. Louis.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

0. Marsh. Of the Dodge Touring mills,
is in New Mexico on business.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

Great assortment of books-toys Of
all descriptions at Hartman's.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

MARRIED. On Sunday by Judge
Cook, Albert Bayer to Miss Pauline
KRUGER.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

Mrs. John Hilton and family left
Tuesday FOR their new home in Maids
on. Wis.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

Call at Emerson and examine the
nice assortment of jewelry on display
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

Santa Claus arrived Headquarters
at Hartman & Co.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

Make your wife holiday present
and buy some article of jewelry or sill
yer plated ware at
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

G. S. Emerson has suitable holiday
presents-silver plated ware and jewel
~.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

Holiday gifts-fne jewelry and silver
plated ware-at Emerson store.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

Ladie' $ and gents gold rings at
EMERSON's.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

Six years ago we had just such a
winter. The winter was "open," so to
speak.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13

Judge Strang was in town YESTERDAY.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-12-13
Run ON ApEsUG sToRE.

ARUN on ADEsgG kTDRE.
Never was such q rush made for any
drug store as is now at the City Drug
store for Trial Bottle of Dr. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. All persons affected with Asthma,
Bronchitis. Hoarseness, Severe Coughs,
or any affection of the Throat and Lungs,
can get trial bottle Of this great remedy
free, by calling at above drug store. Reg
ular size 81 90.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-03
TIE GRIEF OF "JIM' nLLIOTTS MOTHER.

Jim" Elliott, the pugilist, who was muir
tlerod as Chicago Thursday, made his home when be
WAS n this city No. 81 Chryse-se, where he lived
with his mother and sister Mrs Kane who is widow
with i've children. Mrs Elliott, VINO Is about seventy
years Old was very Iond of Jim" He was her main
support and he had always treated her well. Harry
I'M says that IL was out of regard for her only
that be worked hard to get Jim" pardoned
when he In the Penitenuary AT
Trenton When the news carried to her yesterday
sre was terribly affected and amid her soos and tears
she moaned expressions of love for her son, AID de-
nunri atipus Of az sniLtnt Mrs Kane also very
much affected by he news and moIe emphatic than her
motner in abu Ing Dunn
John Stiles who keeps liquor store AZ No 80 Bowery
and who was intna'e friend II Elliott. called upon
the family and took upon himsel tle management OF
affairs for them He telegraphed To Paddy"
RYAN TO forward the bo1y to him. but In
response he received dispatch saying that for the
prrsent II could rot be removed. He Is expecting
another dispatch this morning. announcing where the
boay can be found. Tue ngements for the funeral
will be dettrm ned upon hereafter Mr.. STILES that
elliott never carried pistol and ne doesn't believe that
me use1 one mt tie time struggle between him and
Dunn The that Elliott took up chair with which
10 eend himself IL evidence he thinks that he Was not
armed,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-03

edict was then made auditor in name but s mas
really performed the duties OF deputy our
yeyor. he was nominated for surveyor ny ny
President Grant on January "a 1879. r MS
name remained with the COMMITTEES on Co.n-
meTce for five weeks because Senator Conkling hes
lected to report il, and was then Withdrawn. ~,
Naval Officer Burt, who was nominated oy I Ts.I
dent Arthur to be Chief Examiner OF the ~. Civ ~
Service Commission, yesterday sent MS letisr u
decnation of the nomination TO the PresideinIS,
He anticipated his letter TO President Arthur wiz
dispatch. in order that the President might not
be embarrassed ~ nominating some other pet 1
Colonel Burt said: 81 had no intima ION lpsll Ill. u
couple of days ago thai should be transiateu no
an ind pendent position paying me So,oVV var .a
TO one wing me oniy So, 900 year. 1t IS IKE
kicking person up stars 1 could not afford 10 ac-
cept the position at the small salary.
INDIGNATION IN YoNKERs.
General Merwin Jones, of Mount Vernon, mas
been appointed postmaster at Yonkers to NIL the
place of William Macfarlane, deceased. Consider
able indignation prevails against the President foI
10 appointing Sherburne G. Van Tassel. VINO mas
filled the position acceptably for eight month
having taken charge OF the office at he time OF Mrs
Macfar ane's trouble last summer. Few persons III
Yonkers ever heard of Mir. Jones' He rs said to DE
personal friend of President Arthur.