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The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

MIR, j, II. DAcus, who recently
broke in Ozark, 1t will be remember
ed had the contract to furnish the
Brothers Of Freedom at that place.
We have not learned whether the con-
tract has been renewed with any
other firm ar not.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

An extra session Of the Grand
Council Brothers of Freedom will be
held at GAINESVILLE, Feb. 21st, for the
consideration of business which will
be explained upon assembling
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07
{asa.etas,, d Freedom

We will take pleasure In giving space in the
DEMOCRAT to any news or brief articles per-
pertaining to the interests Of the Brothers Of
Freedom. Let each lodge In the county send
us the number of members and names OF OFF,
GERS, and any other items OF interest.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

A regular meeting OF Gala Greek
common council B. of F.. will be held
at their hall at Potts Station ON
Monday night Feb. 18th. Business
of importance to be transacted.
r. o. MORTON,
President.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07
Notice.

The public 10 hereby notified that
Money Order hours are from 8 to 10
am, and from l to 8 pm. BY OBJ
serving the above you will greatly
obIige, w. w. BRAsHEAR, p. NJ.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07
ScorTvlLLE, ARK, Jan. %, 1884.

ScorTyILLE, ARK, Jan. %, 1884.
EDITOR DEMOCRAT:
Please notify those interested, that
the county council of the Brothers OF
Freedom will convene at Dover, Fri
day, the 18th of February, at 10
o'clock am. Let us have a full del.
egation and report from all the
lodges. Give this place in the
columns of the DEMOCRAT and oblige.
II. j. MAYO, Pros. C. C.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

A good second hand OK wagon
very cheap. r. b. WILSON.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

rAyING PURCHASED THE ENTIRE
III hS,ort Of Hardware, Stoves, &C., from j II.
IA so ~ permanently located at Perry's old
r ,n3 rs" am among you 10 STAY, and am offer
stan ni,ra Inducements to close CASH buyers.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

p. L. Bottoms has fresh mince
meat, prunes and pickles.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

Go to p. L. Bottoms for fine ci
gars and chewing tobacco. y
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07
Us. CHURCH,,
Dealer in
Furnishing Goods,
y Notions,
And 3 cent and 10 cent Counters

I have just received full stock Of
cROCERIES, which am offering as
ohsap as any house in town. ! have
tme line of SUGAR, COFFEE and
TEA All kinds of country produce
taLen in exchange for goods.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

SHILoH'S CATARRH RENE
DY--a positive cure for Catarrh
Diptherla and Canker Mouth.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

A good upland farm Of SO acres,
good dwelling, barn, well, fruit trees.
9 miles southeast of Russellville.
II. b. WILSON.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

Since that time, however, we learn
that rates have been arranged be-
tween the company and road that en-
ables the company to ship to Kansas
City for 70 cents by the carload.
The company is of course interested
to relieve themselves OF excessive
freights. 1t stands them in hand to
do so in order to successfully COM
pete with others in their line of bust
ness. The local tariff rates from
here to Fort Smith are 43 cents per
hundred, distance of only about 50
miles, while from Ft. Smith to Kan
sas City, where the mills market
much of their goods, a distance OF
nearly 300 miles, the charges were
only 65 cents per hundred. The
same goods as is manufactured by
the Melrose mills, can be shipped
from Cincinnati, Ohio, to st. Louis
for IL cents per hundred, ard from
st. Louis to Little Rock for 80 cents.
We mention these facts merely from
orr interest in seeing these manufac-
turing establishments OF various
kinds spring up along tho lines Of oHl
Arkansas railroads, and would like
to see the roads adopt as liberal
policy OF freight rates towards them
as possible for they would thus fostel
and encourage them and build VI
feeders for themselves by and by.
SHILOHS CURE WILL immedi
ately relieve Group, Whooping cough
and Bronchitis.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19
Kansas Towns.

The growth of Kansas towns is not
marvellous, but the statements of in
crease of population and taxable proper.
ty would seem almost incredulous. The
city of Wichita is notable example
of Kansas prosperity. Dodge City, some
of these days, will compete with some
of the older towns IN point of wealth
and population. The city is making
strides towards great prosperity. But
the following are the facts concerning
Wichita:
The commissioners of this county,
who finished their labors as board Of
equalization this afternoon, find from
the sworn returns of assessors that this
city contains upwards of $4,000 peo-
pie, and that this county contains a
population of upwards of 10000, an
increase for the city of over 4, 900 peo-
pie within the year. The assessed val
ues of the county are found to be rising
100000 on basis of one-third value.
OF Abeline the following is given:
The census just completed shows a
population of 4, 600 gain Of 900 dur
ing the past year. The population of
Dickinson county is 20, a gain Of
4, 900 the past year. Crops are in
splendid condition, and the farmers are
confident that the wheat yield will aver
age thirty bushels to the acre. Har-
vest will begin in about ten days.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19

H. 7. Drake, who made complaints
against the saloon men, was assaulted
on the streets on Monday, though he
succeeded in quelching his antagonist.
An unknown man ran against Mr.
Drake while he was passing on the
sidewalk, and though Mr.. Drake at
tempted to evade the msolence of the
fellow the latter struck Drake in the
face INJECTING few scratches. Drake
bounced the fellow, and both men were
separated. Drake was arrested and
taken before Police Judge Cook and
fined $50. An appeal was taken. 1t
is claimed that this assault was acct
dental and not provoked, but the sub
sequent action of some members of the
gang would plainly indicate that the
assault had their unqualified approval.
Whisky prosecution is not to be deter
red by any such course, and this out
rage will yet prove q curse. The bet
ter class Of people condemn the action
of the police judge in making such a
heavy fine and the sympathizers of the
man who made the assault
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19
A Severe Storm.

The Jetmore Reveille of the 18th
inst, gives the following account Of a
severe storm:
After having more rain all the spring
than usually falls to the lot of this pro-
verbally dry country, the climax was
finally reached on last Saturday evening.
when the food-gates we're seemingly
opened and the water fell in sheets in
stead Of drops. The torrent of rain
was accompanied by grand display of
lightning and heavy thunder. All the
streams we're swollen higher than has
been known for years. The Speare-
vile mail was detained all day Monday
on account of high water in Sawlog.
Near Fordham for short time the
storm assumed the character of small
cyclone. Mr.. S. A. Sheldon had a
house two miles east of Fordham des-
troyed. A man named Mladek, living
two miles southeast of the same place,
also had his house blown to pieces.
This, so far as we have heard, was the
only damage cone by the wind. The
tightening struck store house on j.
r. Wilson's ranch, ripping the boards
of in lively manner. Mr.. c. Bran
ley had four head of cattle killed through
the same agency.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19

The livery stable being erected be H.
R. Bell is building Of more than or
dinsry dimensions, and is deserving of
particular mention. The huge frame
work Of the structure has been covered
and the building, though not towering
in form, is massive aad imposing. The
building covers nearly half an acre of
ground, and the upper part or loft, has
a capacity for holding seventy-6ve tons
of hay. The stables will be sufficient
to accommodate 300 head Of horses,
and ther will be room for about Is
vehicles. Mr.. Bell is deserving Of
praise for this act of public enterprise.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19
The Whisky Cases.

Complaints were fled in the District
Court against the saloon men in Dodge
City on Monday, and the accused were
taken before His Honor, Judge Strang.
Eight men were arrested at one time by
Sheriff Sughrue, and taken in body
before the District Judge We do not
know whether the cases will come up
for trial in this court or not, but we do
not believe there will be sufficient time to
try them, for the reason that the time
Of the court has been consumed wholly
in the trlal of other violations Of the
law. The court is now engaged in the
examination of criminal cases, and it is
not supposed that the civil docket will
be reached this term. The arrest of
the saloon men occasioned very little
excitement, the fact that arrests would
be made having been known few days
previously.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19

Geo. s. Emerson and family went
down to Crooked Greek Saturday last,
returning Monday on the Tascosa stage,
of which mail line Mr.. Emerson is pro-
prietor. What impels this notice is
the huge string of fish Mr.. Emerson
brought US from the clear and placid
waters of Crooked Greek. George has
the reputation of being an expert and
successful angler-he pulls the fish
out of the water as fast as he can bait
the hook and draw the line. The
Crooked Greek fish have not the mud
flavor of the Arkansas river fish, and
are certainly desirable fish for sum-
mer breakfast. We are tempted to go
to Crooked Greek and fsh-but we
haven't time.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19

The Methodist quarterly meeting at
this place last Sunday was decided
success. The audience was good, the
preaching extra, the communion service
was attended with deep religious de-
votion. There we're two persons ad-
mittcd to membership by letter and one
on probation. At the business session
on Monday the reports were really en-
couraging. The pastor and presiding
elder were reported as paid in full to
date. The charge was divided, and
Dodge City was made a station, and
will after week or two have preaching
twice each Sabbath. This looks like
business. These people will soon have
their beautiful new church ready for
dedication. They are expecting one of
their bishops to preach the dedicatory
sermon.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19

The citizens of Dodge City are to be
treated on next Friday and Saturday
night to one of the best entertainments
ever given here-that of the California
Musical Comedy company, ladies' brass
band and orchestra, who play in the
skating rink. The press and public
wherever this company have appeared,
have criticised them very favorably-
indeed have accorded to the performers
the highest praise. The entertainment
consists Of specialties and each artist en-
gagged is star. We bespeak for the
musical comedy company a liberal pat
ronage.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19
The Byrd Case.

The trial of VIM. Byrd, charged with
cattle stealing, was concluded in the
District Court on Monday, after under
going the entire time of the court for
one week. The case was submitted to
the jury in the evening, and after an
absense of a couple of hours returned
verdict of acquittal. The facts in
this case are pretty well known and
the matter has received considerable at
tention from the Stock Association
through whose efforts Mr.. Bird was ar
rested. The accused was admitted to
bail last fall, and this action was the
occasion of considerable comment and
censure. Byrd's arrest was attempted
in Texas, but was unsuccessful until
sheriff Sughrue went after him. After
a trial of one week the accused was ac-
quilted, the mass of charges not being
substantiated to the satisfaction of the
Jury.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19
How the Jury Stood.

The jury in the Bird case was polled
on the prohibition question and politi-
cally. They stood six in favor of the
prohibitory law, four anti-prohibition-
lists, and two independent. Eight we're
Republicans, two Independent Republi-
cans, one Democrat, one Greenbacker.
The Greenbacker and Democrat are
anti-prohibitionists, the two independ-
ent Republicans expressed no opinion
on prohibition, but it is safe to presume
they are anti-prohibitionists. The fol-
lowing gentlemen composed the jury:
Col John Straughn from Ind. Rep. P.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19
SPEAREvILLE ITEMS.

Rev. John F. Tooker has moved
to Jetmore, Hodgeman county.
George Hall & Co. have added
lumber to their business.
Mr.. l.. Ulman and wife, of Chica-
60, were visiting at Mr. s. Stern during
the past week.
Charles Rutler and wife, of Kins-
ley, was visiting at S. Stern Sunday
last.
Mr.. j. W. Gilbert was down from
the Irrigating canal Saturday last and
remained over Sunday.
Prospects for good wheat crop
are most fattering: and the yield is ex-
pcctcd to be the greatest per acre ever
known in this county.
Miss Minnie j., Lille NJ. and
Maude R., daughters of T. B. Stewart,
returned Friday of last week, having
been absent since September last, at
tending the State Normal school at
Emporia.
Our old and esteemed friend, j.
NJ Rittenhouse was in town Tuesday
last, and called at our place of bust
ness, where we discussed the topics of
the day as we had many times done
IN days of yore, during his six years
residence in this town.
Mr.. T. johnson, former resident of
this town, stopped here few days-on
his way back to Walton, and called on
his numerous old friends. Mr.. johnson
was absent from the state about four
years, engaged in railroad building in
New and Old Mexico.
Miss Anna Shuman, daughter of
r. E. Shuman arrived home Monday
last, having been absent some months
attending the Washburn college at To-
peka. Miss Shuman has made rapid
progress in her studies and promises to
be one of the very brilliant graduates.
She will return to her college this fall
and resume her studies.
Mr. E. G. Soule connected with the
construction of the Eureka Irrigating
canal is in town, having come down from
the work west of Clmarron Saturday last
He reports of the partly constructed
dam to be ia tact, not any part Of it
having been carried away by the recent
rise in the river, nevertheless rumor
running at large to the contrary.
Work on new school house has COM
menced. The contract was let to NJ G
Gibbon. The building is to be of stone
"a feet wide by Sc feet long, two story
high, hallway through center stairway
leading from hallway to End story and
finished with hip roof. The school
board are ready to receive bids for car
pentor work.
The r. R. Co. is having the water
tank that was constructed at Bellfont
about two years past moved to this
place; leaving that infant town without
the reputation of even being watering
station to nourish its recent birth, much
less that of having cheese factory,
something the inhabitants devoutly
wished for which by the flow of the
tactical fluid wound have given it some
support.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19

The ladies of the Baptist church will
give an ice cream sociable at the Union
church Monday evening. People of
all church denominations are requested
to call, and people who don't belong to
any church are especially invited. 1t
is hoped that there will be good at
tendance.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19

The NJ. E. church building is about
completed and is ready for occupancy.
1t is 6ne structure and reflects credit
on the enterprise and liherality of the
Methodist church people, and the gen.
erous donors who contributed so liber-
ally. The church debt is not all paid,
but will soon be lifted, IS the Metho-
dist people use considerable energy in
collections for church purposes.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19

Anton Saucr, age 70 years, died at
the residence of his son-in-law, H. j.
Gyles, on Sunday last, and was buried
in the family burying ground on the
land of Mr.. Gyles. The deceased had
a severe stroke of paralysis which re-
suited in his death.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19

The Santa Fe are equipping a large
number of their freight cars with air
brake attachments, and about 800 have
already been completed. These are cal
culated for use chiefly on the fast
freight trains, which are growing pop
ular and general throughout the West.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19

Statistics show that the months of
June, July and August are months in
which cyclones and ternadoes are most
frequent. This time has come, and we
should guard against these life and
property destroying elements. Fred I
NJ. Wenie will insure your property
against cyclones and tornodoes, in
good reliable and time-tried companies,
on reasonable terms.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19
For Sale or Trade.

100 acres of choice bottom land just
across the Arkansas river. lying one
mile from Front street, Dodge City.
There ate regular laid out roads on
two sides of this land, and the very
best of water is obtainable at depth
of ten to fifteen feet. For particulars
call on or address PERRY Widen, No.
Sc Front street, Dodge City, Kas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19
CIMARRON ITEMS.

-"Rah" for Judge strang-long
may he float.
Mr.. A. S. Tracy reports 600 stray
sheep at his ranch west of this city.
g. NJ. Golf has moved his family
up to his ranch on the Pawnee nver.
-Cimarron is booming once more.
Trade is lively and the boys feel good.
We had two very hot days last
week. The thermometer went up to
50 deg. IL. the shade.
Quite a number of our citizens
have been doing Dodge City the past
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. McGarry, OF
Dodge City gave US pleasant call last
week.
The Eureka canal will soon be
completed to this city and everybody is
happy.
Mr.. Ady boasts of one of the finest
vegetable gardens in western Kansas,
Garden City not excepted.
May Foughty has returned from
Ness county, and is stopping with Mrs.
Richard Taylor.
Miss Alice Van Tromp of Dodge
City was visiting our city last week, a
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Goff.
Quite large acreage of millet and
sorghum have been sown this season.
Moral No more poor cattle.
Chris Weitzman went to Dodge
City last week and purchased small
''rocking chair, particulars next week.
Our Sunday school under the
supervision of Mr.. VIM. Hoover is NOV
ing along finely and We wish them sue
cess.
w. w. Dill returned from Ohio
last week with his new bride, and will
occupy the Golf house. We congratu-
late and welcome them to our city.
Our active and enterprising land
agent, j. Q. Shoup, reports land sell
ing very rapidly, and that means more
people, more business, more money.
j. D. Johnston sold his herd of
cattle to A. L. Barton, south of Ar
kansas river. There is large demand
for cattle here and but few are offered
for sale.
We are glad to state that our
bridge across the river here is being re-
paired which will be great benefit to
the people living on ''fur' side.
Mr.. D. F. Trask reports light
yield Of peaches, the crop was damaged
by the hail. Who says we can't raise
| fruit in western kansas,
The Rev. Plast Of Garden City who
has been preaching for us will OILY be
with us once more. He has accepted
call in the eastern part Of the state
Philip Miller, of Hodgman county,
has purchased farm adjoining this
city and has built house thereon ard
is living on it. Mr.. Miller is in the
dairy business.
Jesse Beadle, of Dodge City, and
at present the Principal of our public
school, has been quite sick with the
measles, but we are quite glad to an
nounce that he is conyalescent.
We arc on the eve of a building
boom, Mr.. JAS. T. Britt is building a
new residence in the east part of the
city. W. j. Dixon has purchased an
uptown house and has moved it near
the depot.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19

Seventeen head of cattle were killed,
MANNED and crippled by railroad train
Tuesday night east of this station. The
cattle belonged to drover from Mis-
souri,.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19

The ice cream and strawberry festi-
val, to be given by the ladies Of Bap-
fist church, will take place in the Union
church next Monday evening. The
affair promises to be successful one.
We have no doubt the cream and straw
berries will be excellent.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19
Strayed.

From head Of Mulberry. Is miles
southwest of this city, on Sunday night,
the 9th inst, one light iron gray horse
branded A on left hip; two dark and
white feet. $1,000 reward will be
paid to party furnishing information
or returning animal to
GEORGE SHuMARD.
Dodge CITY. Kas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19

Capt. Welch, Quartermaster's Agent,
has a young lady visiting his house, and
she has come to stay. She arrived last
Saturday morning, makes fine music for
the Captains family. The Captain
smiles,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19

Richard Owen has opened barber
shop adjoining M. Collars store, Front
street. Dick handles the razor as deft-
ly as barber of years experience.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19
Removal

r. R. ROBBINS, Tailor, has removed
to the building on Front street, in the
block west Of postofice block, where
he will be pleased to meet his custo-
mers. He has a fine lot of samples:
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19

Chas. Shields has opened full stock
of tinware and hardware at the red
front in postofice block.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19

NOTICE.
STATE OF KANSAS
Ford county.
1884.
In the matter Of the Estate Of William Britt, de-
ceased.
fled in this court setting forth that the personal
property Of said estate " insufficient to pay the
debts due from said estate and the costs Of admin
istraion and asking for an order to sell the real
estate belonging to said william Britt at the time
of his deceaee or much thereof as may be neces-
sary to pay the debts Of said estate and that the
same viii be heard on the first Monday Of July, A.
d. 1884, being the seventh day Of said month and
Of the next regular term.
Given under my hand and the seal Of said court,
in Dodge City Kansas this third day OF June A.
D. 1854. HERMAN >: FKlNGG3.
Probate Judge.
Ed SwAx, Attorney Pin
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19

John the next time you buy goods
get them of Widen. He has top
wagon that prevents the -four from get
ting wet and is so prompt in delivering.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19

John don't forget to stop in Widen
& Co.'S. store and get can Of their
broiled mackerel and tomato sauce, they
are perfectly delicious.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19

We have new and spicy correspond
ent at Cimarron, and he hope We will
favor us with items every week.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19

The Price Well Augur Co. expect
machinery in few days and will be
prepared for work.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19

The rain Tuesday was heavy. TWAS
an old-timer. The streets were flooded,
and the rain did some damage.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19

Geo Shumard advertises stray horse.
He also becomes a subscriber to the
TINES.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19

The red front is the name of Chas.
Shields new tinware establishment.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19

Why do the wives of Wilden's custo-
mers look so genial and happy? Be-
cause they get the Royal Patent Flour,
which is the best in the market, and
with DR.. Prices yeast gems, makes
such fine bread.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-19

VIM. Tiefel, of Syracuse, came in
Monday and subscribed for the TINES
New subscribers to the TINES are be-
coming numerous.