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Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

The Literary Society is fixed institution
of Dodge. The attendance Monday was
large. A proposition was made to change
the time of holding the meetings. mem.
ber suggesting Friday evenings. One of the
objections urged to the Monday night meet
ings was that the women of Dodge wash on
Monday and were too tired to attend the
meetings after the days work. The chair
ruled the proposition out of order, and the
society promptly acquiesced in his decision.
This peremptory move is an example OF the
decided character of our literary entertain
ments. The question of wash day was an
innovation the society could not entertain.
Soap suds and literary soirees are inimicai.
What has the wash tub to do with essays
and hymns? Probably the gentleman who
made the suggestion can change his wash
day to Saturday. This would give his
solitary shirt ample time to dry before the
Saturday evening fire. And on Saturday
evenings visitors are not allowed in we'll
regulated famliles-even In famliles Wnefe
there are more than one shirt. Our literary
entertainments are good subjects for the
oratorical and gas.trical ability of our young
and embroyo statesmen. Mr.. Wenie's shrill
tuba voice is more than match for the
soprano of DR. Garland, while Mr.. Borton's
tenor keeps time with Mr.. Benefits opera.
The boys make the hall ring with their we'll
tuned bazoos. And then on Tuesday the
action of Monday is always discussed We
have subject made profitable by thorough
and pungent overhauling. The Dodge
literary is becoming quite popular. The
bon ton, the elite, the fashionable and the
gay all attend and partici pate.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

The following paragraph from our school
laws, prescribing the duties Of school boards
in case of negligence of pupils to attend
school, is ainned against more than any
other half dozen provisions Of the code:--
1T shall be the duty of any school board
of education to inquire into all cases Of
neglect of the duty prescribed in this act,
and ascertain from the person neglecting the
reasons, if any, therefor, and shall forth
with proceed to secure the prosecution of
any offense occurring under this act; and
any director or president neglecting to &C.
cure such prosecution for such ofense within
ten days after q written notice has been
served on him BY any taxpayer in said dis
trict o, city, unless the person 50 complained
of shall have been excused BY the district or
city board OF board of education for reasons
hereinbefore stated, shall be deemed guilty
of misdemeanor, and liable to fine Of not
les, than twenty noz more than City dollars.
which shall be prosecuted for in the name Of
the State of Kansas; and shuch fine, when
collected, shall be paid into the county
treasury, q in section two Of this act"
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15
SPEARRVlLLE NOTES.
Quite . rain Tuesday last. The first


Quite rain Tuesday last. The first
for several months.
Col. ]. Martin, of Ro chester, N. Y,
and his brother, Prof. F. E. Martin, Of
Larned, Kas, were here last Monday visiting
their friends, the Gilbert Bros.
William Davis, q colored barber Of
Dodge City came to the o. s. Center House
about noon on the 7th of this month, COM
planned of being sick and wanted room,
which was furnished him. Almost i'm.
mediately it was circulated over town that
he had the smallpox, alarming Mr.. Boe-
decker's family and many others. In town
be partook of nourishment at different
times and if accounts be true, was apparent
ly recovering. On the next day near IL
o'clock Dan Knox went up to his room to
inquire after his wants and reports he found
him dead, laying on the floor with his
wearing apparel on. The most reliable in
formation gained indicates that he had been
on prolonged spree and exposed himself to
to the inclement weather, contracted severe
cold that had settled upon his lungs, causing
pneumonia, and that together with his e1-
cessive drinking caused his death. However
the peculiar circumstances of his death
within twenty.four hours after arriving in
town, and the cause not being known seemed
to demand and justify an inquest which is
now being held, Feb. 18th. After their re-
port may be able to give further information.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

Elder N. q. Collins will preach in the
Presbyterian church Sunday morning and
evening. The church going people have
subscribed small salary to the support o.
Mr.. Collins. 1t is agreed to retain him.
One minister in Dodge is sufficient for the
needs of the Christian people. The people
of Dodge ought to be able 10 support one
minister with respectable salary.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

The vaccination train is . special train
run on the Santa Fe road. Two physicians
are engaged on this division, Drs. Smolt, Of
Nicksrson, and AcCarty, of Dodge City
n.ks the run. The train We at Dodge on
Nond.y. Railroad employss unable 70 pay
.,s v.ocin.ted without charge.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

The survey of the second irrigation ditch
will be commenced soon. Work will COM
menoe on the first survey about the 6rst OF
April. There are many preliminaries to
arrange beforehand. Mr.. Gilbert is in town
this week confsrring with the city authori-
tiss on the right Of way.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

Rain all day Tuesday. Rain in February
or the winter months is uncommon in this
section. Five years ago there was heavy
rain in the latter part of January. The
rain of Tuesday continued all day.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

Msjor E. B. Kirk, of the Qoartermasters
Department who is stationed at Bismark,
Dakota, is in the city. Major Kirk was one
of the original owners and founders of Dodge
City. 1t is seven years since he has bean in
Dodge. He is accompanied BY his brother
who resides in Larned, and who 10 engaged
in the cattle business.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

DR.. IT,. Wright, wife and daughter, Mrs.
W. C. Moore, arrived Sunday, from Kansas
CITY, ON the way to Albuquerque, N. M
where they will in future reside. W. g.
Moore, son-in.law of DR.. Wright, Joins the
family here.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

Rain is an unusual occurrence In this
section during the winter. Five years ago
at about tLis season rain lasting two or
three days, was a surprise. The rain this
week is agreat change from the weather
of two weeks ago. The season of 1878 was
prosperous. The season of 1883 will also
likely be . good one, Notwithstanding the
predictions OF the weather prophets.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

Sturm & Metcalfe have purchased lot
and will Immediately commence the erection
Of a soda water manufactory. The building
will be 2Ox3O feet. They are now putting
up the soda water boxes.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

Frank Allison, q herdsr in the company
of Hardesty Bros, Was thrown from . horse
and received broken leg. He i at The
Wright House, under The treatment Of Drs.
NeCarty & jarrett.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15
CHEERING TO DYsPKPTICs.

The Lancet offers these delightfully."- cheer
ing remarks to the middle aged dyspep.ic:
Elderly people are often able to compete
with the younger members of the family in
the enjoyment of Christmas cheers in man
ner which amazss their middle.aged rela-
tions. The explanation is that the digestive
elements are long preserved, so that man
who was in tho prime of manhood, was .
martyr to dyspepsia, by reason of the sensi-
tiveness of his gastric nerves, eats and drinks
with the courage and SUCCESS of . boy, in
his latter years, when his nerves are blunted,
and when. therefore, bis peptic cells are able
to pursue their chemical work undisturbsd
by nervous worries New York Sun.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

The firing OF pistols within the city limits
is prohibited by ordinance. The reckless
manner in which some boys use pistols
should be stopped. We are informed that
come boys fired pistols at the Presbyterian
church bell.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

Hon. G. NJ. Hoover, member of the Leg
isla.ure from Ford county, spent Sunday in
the city, returning to Topeka on Sunday
evening. Mr.. Hoover will not return again
until the close of the session of the Legis.
1atnre
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15
NOTICE.

NOTICE
All those holding claims against School
District No. ono Of Ford county, Kansas are
requested to present them for payment.
A. J. ANTHONY, Treas.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

The odor of new paint is making the all
effulgent with a peculiar odor. The first
dawn of spring puts the paint brush and
white wash brush in motion.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

An Ohio legislator has introduced . bill
to prevent overcrowding churches. This il
the worst case of unnecessary legialation on
record.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

Oil. which will not freeze, It's test, guar
sn,eed no. to freeze, for sale, continually, by
NJ. COLLAR.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

Call on Horder & Shields north of post
Office when anything in the line of tin, sheet
iron, copper or zinc work you want done.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

Frank snearingsr brakeman On The con-
,trucsioa train At Pierosvills, mashed his
finger. On Saturday Last d.. 1cCazty
,mputatsd ths isjulsd finger.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

A pest hospital has been established at
Fort Dodge, by Mayor Webster, and two
cases OF supposed small.pox removed there.
With this precaution there can be no danger.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

Reports from the cattle ranges in sections
Of Colorado say the loss of stock BY mow
storms and cold weather will amount to Is
per cent.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

Ex-Governor St. John Is reported to b in
the employ of the National Temperance ~
sociation st = salary of $4,000 per year. he
il not the only rstormer who i working The
racket for the pay there is in il.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

No denominational church services IN
Doage-the religious people are willing that
Elder Collins shall 60 the evangelical work.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

Now is the winter of discomfort made glo-
rious by the approach of spring.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

The railroad company is discharging all
employees under 81 years OF age, says the
Nickerson Argosy.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

Go to Herder 4 Shields for to have your
tinwars repaired, four doors north Of the
post office.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

LIE. McGary, OF Cimarron. was in
town yesterday. He reports plenty OF rain
in that vicinity.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

Another one OF US gone." is the general
mute thought in Dodge.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

The beautiful spring - flowers birds
songs-nnd happiness.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

The irriga,ors are securing the right o
way for ditch.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

Valentines were quite brisk yesterday.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

The spring boom is catching on.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

The children were all happy yesterday
valentine day.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

FouNp-A merschaum pipe. Inquire OF
C.. NJ. Beeson.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

District cour, is in session this week.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

The rain means an early spring.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

Il the backbone OF the winter broken!
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

Mud in Western Kansas-in February.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

Tba rain was pretty general in this section
OF country.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

"Hs oomsth not" ahs nid, and she w
Sound On the goose" BE didn't arrive.
His intentions wGs al right, bat thsy failed
to successfully combat with the bulldog that
va screened In the noon-ki0ed ahEubbeFy.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

The rain il worth thousands for the spring
grass.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

A drunken man has no grounds for d.
playlug hb s'reel Gstats. s."-Ex.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

Did you get a valentine?
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

LOCAL new S.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY Is, 1883.
Business in Dodge is slow.
Railroad freight lie slack.
Did you get valentine!
The spring boom is catching on.
The rain means an early spring.
Mind in Western Kansas-in February.
Valentines were quite brisk yesterday.
District court is in session this week.
Ia the backbone of the winter broken!
The rain ia worth thousands for the sprlng
Thu rain was pretty general in this section
OF country.
The irriga,ors are securing the right OF
way for ditch.
The children were all happy yesterday
valentine day.
FouNp-A merschaum pipe. Inquire OF
C. NJ. Beeson.
The beautiful spring flowers birds
songs-nnd happiness.
"Apother one of US gone." is the general
mute thought in Dodge.
Now is the winter of discomfort made glo-
rious by the approach OF spring.
LIE. McGary, of Cimarron, was in
town yesterday. He reports plenty OF rain
in that vicinity.
The railroad company is discharging all
EMPLOYEES under 81 years of age, says the
Nickerson Argosy.
Oil. which will not freeze, It's test, guar
snteed no. to freeze, for sale, continually, by
NJ. COLLAR.
No UNCONVENTIONAL church services IN
Dodge-the religious people are willing that
Elder Collins shall 60 the evangelical work.
The odor of new paint is making the air
effulgent with a peculiar odor. The hrst
dawn of spring puts the paint brush and
white wash brush in mction.
Sturm & Metcalfe have purchased lot
and will Immediately commence the erection
OF a coda water manufactory. The building
will be 2OxSO feet. They are now putting
up the soda water boxes.
Rain all day Tuesday. Rain in February
or the winter months is uncommon In this
section. Five years ago there was a heavy
min in the latter part of January. The
rain of Tuesday continued all day.
The firing OF pistols within the city limits
is prohibited by ordinance. The reckless
manner in which some boys use pistols
should be stopped. We are informed that
some boys fired pistols at the Presbyterian
church bell.
Dr.T.J. Wright, wife and daughter, Mrs.
VIC. Moore, arrived Sunday, from Kansas
CITY, on the way to Albuquerque, N. NJ,
where they will in future reside. W. G.
Moore, son-in.law of DR.. Wright Joins the
family here.
Hon. G. NJ. Hoover, member of The Leg
isla.ure from Ford county, spent Sunday in
the city, returning to Topeka on Sunday
evening. Mr.. Hoover will not return again
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

Railroad freight lie slack.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

Business in Dodge is slow.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1883-08-07
PICK-UPS.

Only one marriage license hiss been
issued since last report, viz: John Fuller
to Lucy Davis.
William Lewis, hostler at the round
house, reioices in the arrival of brand
new daughter at his residence.
james B. McKeal, of Lamonte, while
working on building at that place yes
terday fell from the scaffolding and broke
his right arm.
Ed Smith rejoices in present from
Mr.. Rischsel of an inkstand mounted with
precious stones from Colorado. 1t is neat
and tasty Ornament as we'll as useful ar
tlcle for the desk.
Master George Bischel, of Denver.
Colorado, undoubtedly has the thanks of
Mrs. A. P. Espenschied for beautiful
specimen of mineral horse shoe sent her
from that city.
Between fifty and seveuty-6ve members
of the Northern Methodist church picnicked
at Woolridge's grove yesterday and enjoyed
themselves to the fullest extent The day
was beautiful and those who participated
could scarcely have had other than a good
time.
Mike Hennersy, section laborer from
Limestone Gap, arrived in the city yester-
day with the intention of going to the hos
pital. Before he had been in the city many
hours he became stone blind drunk and
was lodged in the cooler. He was released
on his promise that he would 60 to the hos
pital, but had not showed up at that insti.
tuition at late hour last evening.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1883-08-07
Robbed of $40.

Henry Willis, colored man, Of Hous-
tonia neighbor hood, came down on the
branch train yesterday morning to cele-
brate Emancipation day. He attended the
exercises at the park during the afternoon,
and at night visited Smiths hall. As he
was about to leave there, he made the dis
covery that his pocketbook, containing
about $l6, was missing. He is of the opin-
ion that the book was stolen either while
he was in the hall or when drinking in q
Main street saloon. As he also lost his re-
turn trip ticket to Houstonis, he will prob.
ably foot il home to-day.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1883-08-07
At the Hospital.

There were five arrivals at the hospital
Yesterday. as follows:
William Gr,ham, section foreman, Den
ison, Texas, remittent fever.
Frank Cox, work train laborer, Falls
City, typhus and malarial fever.
Alex. Bundy, section laborer, Fsyeste,
feveR
]. Kuhn, car cleaner, st. Louis, typhoid
fever.
Hugh McDalIen, section laborer, Ovid,
fever.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1883-08-07
BEATING A BRUTE.
w. a. Garner, the Snide Detective,
Thrashed for Insulting
Married Woman.

w. II. Garner railroad fireman, but
probably better known as q snide detective,
.as not neen referred TO IN these columns
for several months past, but his conduct
Yesterday brings HIM again before the
public.
Garner is well known to the BAZOO and
its readers, and times without number has
he been written up in anything but COM
pIimentary terms by the press OF the city.
He is big, burly six-footer, and the last
time the BAzoO had occ ,siOn to turn him
over was for assaul,ing reporter who had
dared to record sone of his questionable
practices. Recently, however, 'tbe dufier"
spectacle manner, and his name has not
disgraced the columns OF either Of the city
papers.
Yesterday, while in East Sedalia, Garner
met the wife of an employe OF the Pacific
shops and grossly insulted her. The BAzoO
shields the lady's name, but does not hesi-
tste to pronounce her one OF the most
worthy women of the city.
OF course the lady had no redress at the
time, so she hastened home and when her
husband returned from work she
informed him OF Gamers conduct. His
anger knew no bounds, but he finally cooled
down, and after sscertaining the exact
language used by Garner, started out in
search Of the brute and overlook him on
Third street. Without waiting for any
preliminaries, the husband sailed in ON his
muscle and Garner received q severe thrash
ing, although not one-half what he de-
served.
While the men were still struggling. Al
derman Hickman happened along and both
were arrested, but gave bond for their ap-
pearance Tomorrow and were released.
What the BAzOo has said Of Garner in
previous issues it reiterates to-day, and it
is to be hoped the whelp will get the full
penalty of the law when he isarraigned be-
lore Recorder Ranck. He is a disgrace to
any community, and If he should ever con-
clude to leave Sedalia there would be uni
versal rejoicing.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1883-08-07

Mrs. Sarah Ramsey, aged sixty-two years,
six months, and two days, died at $50 last
evening, at her residence, corner of Ohio
and Eleventh streets. Mrs. Ramsey was
born in Belfast. Ireland. She is the mother
of Daniel, William H., Robert and James
Ramsey. Her funeral will take place at
the Baptist church, at 8 p. m. to-day.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1883-08-07
The Little Model Republic.

Valparaiso, Chili.-Senor Ricardo Stu
ven, . leading commission merchant of this
city, after having exhausted ell other rene
dies has been completely cured Of rheuma-
tism By the use Of st. Jacobs Oil, the great
pain-banisher. He makes this public.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1883-08-07
Sunday School Picnics.

The Southern N. e. Sunday school and
the East Sedalia n. E. Sunday schools will
hold their annual picnics in conjunction
with the Temperance picnic, at Browns
Springs, Tuesday, August 7th. All desir.
ing 70 70 with these schools will meet at
the churches at .. 70. prompt to 60 to the
train.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1883-08-07

A more perfect day for an open air cele-
bration could not have been wished for by
the most exacting. The air was clear and
bracing, and the sun rose in a clcudless
sky, while the temperature was what a
young lady justly characterized as lovely
The colored population of the city was up
beiimes, and long before 10 o'clock, the
hour when the procession started for the
park,
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1883-08-07

"Mary," murmured lisping Harry,
Undecided what to say
ssMary, if you do not love me,
Thsy tho! that the only way
"But, NTH Mary, if you love me-"
Pressed the wretch in accents bland,
"And you wouldn't like to thsy tho
Then, NTH Mary, sQueeih my hand"
she squeezed it
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1883-08-07
Glenn's Sulphur Soap puri6es the
skin.
"Hill's Hair and Whisker Dye"
so cts.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in
one minute.
LIST OF LETTERS

D EMAINING in the postoface at Sedala, No, on
IITuesday Aug. Z, 1883, which, if not called for
in ne month"; viii be sent TO the dead letter Office
N oshi ID
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1883-08-07

GROUP, wHOOPING COUGH and
Bronchitis Immediately rsleived By Shiloh's
Cure. For sale By Bard 3 Miller.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1883-08-07

Vim plsase say sAvsRtissd. and dive tie dSts a.
ne MS me BLAn, 2, II.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1883-08-07
G. j. LEISURE,

UNDERTAKEN!
Collins, Caskets, Me.Aic Cases, and Caskets,
Burial Suits, Etc. Furniture at wholesale and
retail s,5 Ohio street. d&v1y
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1883-08-07

get that this great state, this great cen'er OF
in the iace OF the TACT That
nine tenihs of its people were rebels, that
it was the central pulse OF the nation, freed
its slaves. He then went ON u 'bia>t lazy
niggers." He said he was glad the Chinese
had got the peoples washing.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1883-08-07
WEEKLY BAZOO.
SEDALIA, Mo-,
TUESDAY, AUGUST z, 1883.
SEDALIA COURTSHIP.

Extremes $50 and 7So.
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1883-05-10
HUMOROUS.

The fault of the animal: II do wish
cattle would grow larger" sighed the
ST. Louis belle; "my shoes pinch my
feet"
The sailor is very much like his
slip. When either go ashore they are
very liable to get broken up.--Fhttddct-
phiG Chronicle.
Liberal landlord. tWhat are you
doing in my back-yard9'' Irish tramp
engaged in mending his clothes.) II
was jist gatherin' in me rints, sorr!'
Ella Give years old, who has
broken a Window - Papa, dear,
don't beat me; subtract it rather from
my marriage dowry. ."--Fliege''de Blat-
ter.
-"Ireally was puzzled what to dofor
the BEST said our own Mrs Rams
botham. IL was quite 'on the corns
Of a duenna, as the saying is. IN Z.
Journal.
" investigator" wants TO know
what is good for cabbage-worms. Bless
your heart, man, cabbages, of course.
A good, plump cabbage win last several
worms week.
"A five-year old, who went to school
for the first time, came home at noon
and said to his mother; "Mamma, !
don't think that teacher knows much"
.Why not, my dear?' why, she
kept asking questions all the time. She
asked where the Mississippi River was"
Chicago Tribune.
The pawnbroker takes unusual in
terest in his business. The mariner who
casts the sounding lead has great depth
Of feeling. No matter how high-priced
roses may be, they can always be
bought for scent. 1t is astonishing
how modest an empty poeket-book is.
1t shrinks from publicity. Boos-
Keeper
-" There's something about your
daughter" Mr. Wanghop said refec-
tively-''t there's something about your
daughter----'' Yes" said old Mr..
Thistlepod, There is; had noticed it
myself. II comes every night at eight
o'clock, and il doesn't get away usually
till about eleven o clock And some Of
these evenings am going TO lift it all
the way from the front parlor to the
side gate and see what there's in it.
Enquirer: You wish to set Mr..
Snaggs and his next door neighbor to
fighting. Easy enough. Some dark
night Just take load of ashes and
oyster cans and dump them in Snaggs'
back yard. He'll lay it to his neig6bor
and sling emf over the fence. The
neiehbor'll be rnadder than a candidate
for Office beaten by one vote, and will
sling EN- back. Then thingswil hum; !;
law suits, pulled noses and bloody heads
will result, and you can sit back and sea
the fpn,TN = Post