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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-18
Amusements OF the Insane.

From the AiJLedgeUiue tGd.) Chronicle.
On every Tuesday night entertainments
for the patients are provided by the Off
Gals of the Lunatic Asylum, which are
at present held in one of the cOnvalescent
buildings. The convalescents and other
patients whose condition will admit of 1t
are the chief actors in the amusements
of the evening, consisting of music, read
ings, Rotations, conversations, etc, in
which, however, they are frequently
assisted by some of the officers. aud Occa-
siOnally by visi ors from Milledgeville
and elsewhere. We are informed that
these entertainments are very beneficial
to the inmates of the asylum, and are &C.
casiOns of much pleasurable enjoyment to
such as may be fortunate enough to be
present at them. Dancing is another
amusement, In which the patients are u.s.
ually INDUCED, on some other night of
every week.
We take pleasure in adding that not
unfrequently professional actors, etc,
who give theatrical entertainments in
Milledgeville voluntarily 90 out to the
tor the amusement of the patients. In
that way they not only show their sympa-
thy for the unfortunate insane. but afford
them great qualification and really do
them good, as far as they are capable OF
being benefited.
Quite a number of young ladies and
gentlemen went out from town on Thurs
day night last to the usual weekly dance
at the asylum. They seem to have en-
loyed it very much. and spoke in high
terms of praise of the hall in the conva-
lescent building for the females as dane
ing apartment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-18
al snnr IdtfIe Snn.

From the AtOntd tGd.l Journal.
Katie Clark, negro girl, has just been
released from the penitentiary, after hav-
ing served out three years sentence for
larceny Monday morning she was at the
station house, and began TO tell the
officers why she was sent up. She says
that about three years ago she stole 500,
a gold watch aud chain, and ring
from Mr. Harrison, who lives on Decatur
street, and that before she was arrested
she deposited the whole thing In the
bank. She was arrested, tried and SEN
fenced TO three years imprisonment. Mr..
Harrison never recovered the money OF
iewelry, as be could not find out where
she had placed them. "Now, ! am out,,
abe continued. Stree once more, and rich
negro, as have got $3.50 In hard money,
and they can't take IL from me, because l
have served my time out and the money
Is mine. and am going 70 hold 70 t."
Katie says she did not learn the "lock
step" while in the pen, but mad gooa
time generally, aud hurged herself 70
think sho had the stolen money safely
laid away where no one could get II.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-18
FLORIDA.


J. B. Perkins, of Gadsden county, died
day or two ago.
The first ball OF the season at Sanford
was danced last night.
Guavas are rotting by the bushel in the
groves around Leesburg.
daily mail between Titusville and
Eau Gallie is to be petItioned for.
Squire Pittman, Of Quincy, rode ten
miles last Wednesday to marry a couple.
Anthony & Co., of New York, the
largest Photographic stock dealers in the
world, are to to sell Wilsey's views of
Florida.
The Episcopalians will hold a meeting
in Leesburg on Nov. 81 tor the purpose of
ORGANIZING and establishing a church in
that place.
The steamship City OF Monticello, from
Charleston to Palatka, is said to have
brought the heaviest freight on her last
trip that ever crossed the St. Johns bar.
Four marriage licenses were issued at
Quincy last Wednesday-One white and
three cOlOred. This ls the largest days
work in that line that ever occurred in the
history of Gadsden county.
The ginhOuse of J. P. Mathison, on the
Attapulgus road, six miles north of
Quincy, was burned just before daY Wed
nesday. 1t contained five bales of cotton.
The fire was the work Of an lncendiary.
The residence of Mr.. Palmer, near
Federal Point, was burned Friday night.
The fire was visible from Palatka, and lit
up the heavens tor quite awhile. The loss
was about $4,000, with only $1,000 insur-
ance.
Circuit Court convened at Palatka yes
terday. An interesting murder case is to
be tried during the week, when it is
claimed that the crime will be placed In
altogether a new light by the evidence
that will be brought cut.
There is already a scarcity Of accom-
m0datiOns IN Barlow. The Informant
says that family of four persons arrived
IN Barlow on Tuesday, and could not find
lodging in town until private family
took them in for the night.
Palatka Herald; John H. Cole, OF No.
10, brought us Saturday a peculiar curl
Osity in the shape of a lemon, inches in
length by l inch in diameter. The lemon
was grown in his grove, and has the APP
pearance of having been squeezed, though
we are assured it was its natural growth.
The jacksonville Herald, which has APP
peared every evening in the week except
sunday, has changed its time of publica-
ton on Monday to early morning. The
Herald is one OF the most wide-awake eve
ming papers in the South, and is deserved
ly successful.
Baldwin correspondence McClenny
Star: ga gentleman from Texas, with
his wife and sister, who were travelling in
the direction of South Florida, met with
negro man who said he was acquainted
with the mans relatives in Texas, and
would 90 with them South. They went as
far as Yellow Water, where they stopped
to camp for while. Being near Jim FL
lIson's place, the ladies walked up to the
house, when they heard the report of
pistol. On going back to the camp they
found the husband dead. The negro said he
was sitting on log near by and took the
revolver from his pocket and shot himself
in the head, diving instantly. The negro,
acting so strangely, is suspected of the
murder for money"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-18
schnner,s EaiIure.

The failure Of George Schaner, OF
Hampton. has taken 10 Atlanta several
representatives OF the leading commercial
fertilizer manufactures and their agents,
for the purpose OF looking after their
claims. Among them are Robert Ober, OF
the firm of Ober a. Co.. Of Baltimore; Rob-
ert Warning, of the firm OF John Merri-
man a. Co., Of Baltimore; Dwight
l.. Roberts, representing Baldwin
a. Co.. OF Savannah, and r. c..
Balty, representing Hammond, Huh g.
Co., OF Savannah. Monday a meeting OF
these creditors and the assignees, James
Akres and Edward Schaher, was held, at
which steps were taken 70 satisfy the
claims. IL was stated after the meeting
that no definite terms Of settlement were
agreed upon. and that another meeting
wnuld be held Yesterday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-18
Prohibition in Georgia.

The latest wager on the election in At
lanta is a burial casket.
The anti.prohibitionists are going to
start new evening paper in Atlanta, TO
be made red hot on their line. The money
is subscribed and par les interested are
at work on the preliminaries.
A call is made for the better class OF
citizens Of Macon to meet at the Baptist
church at Z 80 Thursday night 10 discuss
the prohibition movement In Atlanta and
10 take action as 10 the accusation that
Macon desires the election Of the prohibit
tion ticket in Atlanta because IL will
haIn MacOn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-18
Gnnrria,s SnirifnnI Welfare.

The contract has been let for building
a S12. 900 Episcopal church in Brunswick
to be known as st. Athanarias.
Rev. r. II. Harris, the new pastor of
the First Baptist church at Columbus,
will move his family from LaGrange to
Columbus to-day.
The Young Mems Catholic Union, of
Columbus, will give a fair, beginning
Dec. Is, and continuing one week, tor the
benefit of the Catholic church OF that city.
The prOtracted meeting that has been
IN progress at the Methodist church in
Dublin for several days, closed on Thurs
day night last. Two members were added
TO the church.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-18
Col. John GILES and the Jerseys.

Col. John Giles, OF Macon, does not
the contrary, he thinks the mlld-eyed an
imal the rankest sort Of a humbug.
A gentleman met Col. Giles, on the
street and engaged aim in a conversation
on the subject OF stock and the best meth
cd Of caring for domestic animals In win
ter. All sorts ofopinions were exchanged,
and stock lore enough TO ill a book was
scattered around. Finally, the gentle
man said:
"Colonel, what do you think OF Jer-
seysT'
"Well, SIR" was the reply, 81 think a
Jersey very well for a man who Il too
poor 10 keep a COW and too proud 70 keep
goat"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-18
HoRsFoRD's ACID PHOSPHATE.
Admirable Results In Fevers.

DR.. J. J. Ryan. 81. Louis, Mo-, says:
81 invariably prescribe II in fevers; also
IN c0nvalescence from wasting and debi'i-
tating diseases, with admirable results.
j also find II q tonic 10 an enicebled con-
dition Of the genital organsr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-18

department., and living in Schley county,
sent MIN dishrag squash fully 14inches
"a lShgth' The squash very much resem-
pied long and very ripe cucumber. Capt.
heddlng put the squash in a bucket of
water, and submitting it to a half hours
Hlashlhg, squeezing and twisting, finally
separated all Of the soft substance from
tne more OF the squash and now he has
the sponge-li6e frame of the vegetable
which he says he will use as a tooth
brush.
Gov. Mcdaniel has appointed the fol
rowing delegates from the Congressional
ulstrlcts to the Farmers National Con-
VehUon. which meets Dec. 2, in Iudianap-
olls, Ind: First district, G.. r Black, Syl-
wanna; Second district. W. A. Harris, Isa-
Della; Third district, John A. Cobb,
Amerlcus; Fourth district, E. NJ. Butt,
Buena Vista; Fifth district. j. T. Hender-
SON. Atlanta; Sixth district, r. E. Park,
Macon; Seventh district, 9. II. Smith,
Cartersville; Eight district, w. j.
Nerthen, Sparta; Ninth district, DIR. H H.
Carlton, Athens; Tenth district, j. b.
Jones, Herndon.
A large lot of cotton, some wagons, ma
chinery, tools and farming implements
were hauled to the court house at Car
tersEllle Monday. The Sheriff had charge,
ana mad brought it from the Aston and
Rayenel farms between Rome and Kings
ton. Patrick Berry had rented these
farms for several years The Cotton
states Life Insurance Company owns the
kaVenel place, and Thomas Berry, of
Rome, owns the Aston place. About
three weeks ago Sheriff w. w. Roberts
levied the insurance company's distress
warrant for $1,000, covering four years
rent, Thomas Berry's mortgage for FIVE
oales OF cotton, and Printup Brothers &
Co.'S mortgage for $500 on all the crop on
both places, gathered and growing, be-
sides all the stock, hogs, tools and other
farm property OF which Pat Berry was
possessed. The night following the levy,
Berry left for parts unknown with three of
The mOrtgaged mules. He has not been
heard OF since, and a large reward has
been offered for his capture.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-18
GEORGIA AND FLORIDA.
-.,,,,vn.vS OF THE TWO STATES
T0LD IN PARAGRAPHS.

,....ass,nan Rsese's sister Very Ill
O1t,-.,strous Fires at Tennllle-Gor6on
l,,ntv to be sued IA 2 Result Of the
,--osbet-A Tramp from Jerusalem.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-15

W. G. Porter's census enumeration
of Thomas county, as preliminary
to organizing, developes 1916 souls.
1t occurs to us that the fellows who
favor organization might succeed now
in nearly all the unorganized counties
by enunerating the Souls, and then
changing the photography of the
word to s-o-l-e-s. The population
could thus be doubled on the spelling
Of the word. If at the state house
the word soles should be noticed, the
officials would just conclude that the
census cnumerator was not gilt-edg-
ed speller.-Wakecney World.
Is that the way that YOU are going
to count Your friends for Auditor
next fall, Brother Tilton?
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-15

Mr.. EDIroR:-As my name has
been mentioned for representative,
will say, if nominated and elected,
will work for the best interests of the
growing commonwealth of Thomas.
While / hail with pleasure the advent
of railroads in our county, l am un-
compromisingly opposed to voting
bonds to aid such enterprises. am
also in favor of better regulation by
the State of railroad corporations.
Will work for the attachment of Sher-
man county to Thomas for judicial
purposes, also for the formation of a
new judicial district in the west, with
two terms of court in Thomas county
each year. am in favor of placing
on the tax roll the 1000 acres of
railroad lands in the county.
Town ten is part of Thomas
county now, and should so remain.
Any attempt to take it from the
county, will be bitterly opposed by me.
Thanking my friends for the inter-
est they have taken to announce me
as candidate, / will cheerfully sub
NIT to the will Of the people.
Respectfully,
W. II. COPELAND.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-15
The tow nship OF Morgan is bounded - fol.

The tow nship OF Morgan 10 bounded rs fol.
lows:
Commencing ut the northeast corner Of
section twenty-four, town seven, range thir-
ty-three, thence south twenty-one miles on
range line to south line of county, thence
west twelve miles on south line Of county to
dividing line between ranges thirty-four and
thirty-rve, thence nortu tweuty-Vne miles Oh
range line to dividing line between sections
eighteen and nineteen, town seven. range
thirty -four, thence east twelve mil Cd On sec.
ton line to place of beginning. embracing
south half OF town :, aud all of towns y, . and
10 south Of ranges % and "a west.
The township Of Barrett is bounded as fol
lows:
Commencing at tho northeast corner Of
section /, town ., range Is, thence south
miles Oh range line to dividing line between
sections Is and "a, town l. range IS, thence
west ]: miles on section line to west LIMO Of
county, thence north miles ON county line
to north limo of county, thence east twelve
miles OH county line to place Of beginning,
embracing all Of town 8, aud north half u
town Z, south Of ranges 81 and Sc west.
The township OF Hale is bounded rs follows:
Commencing ut the northeast cOrnor OF
section "a, town :, range IS, thencc south u
miles ON range line to south limo OF county.
thcuce west Il miles on county lite to west
liue Of county, thcuce north Il miles on cOun.
~ line to dividing line between sections Is
and 10, town I, south OF ratige ~ west, thence
east ]. miles OH section ine TO place of be-
ginning embracing south half Of town :, NIL
OF towns y, =, aud ~ south OF ra,,ges - aud
u west.
Moved aud carried that the voting places
DO now established.
On motion the places for holding elections
in the several townships wore established rs
follows:
The place for holding the election in Wen
dali township, at the residence ef Dir. Sum
lners, on section "a, town D. range 81.
The place for holding the election in Randall
township, ut tho residence Of Ira Jonniugs.
Oil section s, town 9, rsnge3l.
The place for holding the election in Rovohl
tow nship ut the Otterbourne poseothcs.
Tho place for holding tho election in Morgan
township, ut Colby, ut J. u. NcIOnigal's Of
fice.:.
Tho place for holding the election in Bar
rett township. ut Quickville postoffice.
The place for holding election In Hale tOwu-
ship, ut Eden store, tresiderce OF J. u.
Hughes.
Moved and carried that we now proceed to
issue proclamation for u special election TO
10 held on Tuesday, the 18th day Of Noven.
Der, 4. ID. 1855, NJ follows:
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-15


From all the evidence that can be
CLEANED from different sources it seems
to be a well settled fact that the B. &
NJ. managers will build that popular
road into Thomas county next year.
The objective point of the Oberlin ex-
tention is Pueblo, Colorado, and by
glancing at the map it can be seen
that Thomas county and Colby lay in
the line of that route. The B. & NJ.
people are also aware that Thomas
county is one of the finest counties in
western Kansas, and that it has made
a very rapid growth this season. Last
January 161 people were in this coun-
ty, now there ara $500. The 5th day
of May the foundation of the first
house was laid in Colby, now it has IS
substantial frame houses, some of
which would be a credit to cities of
greater pretensions, a population Of
near 400 people. 1t is the county
seat of Thomas county and its people
have means and enterprise to make it
substantial and lively town. The
census just taken shows that the set
tiers are thrifty and Industrious, they
having broken ground to the amount
Of ~, 900 acres nearly, and have rails
ed 60, 900 bushels of sod corn besides
sorghum, millet. old ground corn,
wheat, plenty of garden truck and
many ricks Of prairie hay. Forty.
three thousand acres of school land
has been disposed Of and will be plac
ell on the tax roll next March, to which
can be added 1900 acres of decided
land The X. ?. Railway company
has 157, 900 acres of land in the south
ern portion Of the county which will be
thrown upon the market next Febru
AIRY, 1856. Thomas county has 1000
quarter sections of land. Eight hun
dred Of these are timber claims, one
thousand quarter Sc, tons are railroad
lands, about one thousand occupied by
houscholders and the rest still unoccu
pied. The late census ordered taken
by the state makes remarkable show
ing for Thomas county in the last siS
months, IS can be seen above. 800
! 900 il :, fair estimate of the personal
property in the county, to this add tue
real estate O,0G0 acres as above, and
we have something that begins to 1T
tract the attention of railroad com
panies. The people of Thomas coun.
| tv are anxious to see the b. Il NJ. iron
horse make its way across her beauti
full prairies, and if we can read the
signs Alright, they will he gratitied in
less than year with this pleasant sight
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-15

Thos. Reed is announced as can
didate for representative. Mr. Reed
has the necessary ability to fill the Of
fee. is an old settler of Thomas coun-
ty, and his Oldest acquaintances are
lis warmest supporters, which speaks
we'll for him. Should he be nominal
el and elected. we are confident be
Will honor the county.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-15

S. c. passed. is candidate for sLer-
III. lla is an old settler in Thomas
county, having lived here for over
four years, and is a young man of
good habits. He has been constable
of Thomas township for some time,
and is backed for the office by some
of the best men in the county.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-15

There seems to be IN inclination on
the part of the electors TO run Frank
Pingrce for commissioner Of the sec
und district. Frank will make good
commissioner, and We hope that he
will allow his name to be used.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-15

Miss Mary A. Hay, of Otterbourne,
is candidate for county supcrinten-
dent of schools. Miss Hay has been
acting AS deputy superintendent of
the county for several years, and is
qualified for the position to which she
aspires.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-15

t. j. Paine is candidate for clerk
Of the district court. Z. j. is fully
qualified for the Office, good pen
man, careful, and, if elected, we are
sure will give perfect satisfaction.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-15

William Mitchell is candidate for
clerk of the district court. We are
not personally acquainted with Mr..
Mitchell, but he has many friends
who rouch for his ability.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-15

Mr.. W. Witham is Il candidate for
county commissioner of the LIST dis
trict. Mr.. W. is good business man,
careful, with the necessary amount of
energy to push the county business
through.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-15
Notice for Publication NO 1869

Notice Tor Publication NO 1853
Land Office at Oberlin, KAN.
Oct s 1885
Notice is heveby given that the following
named settler has fed notice OF his inten.
ton to make final proof In support of his
claim, aud that said preof will be made before
Reeisi er and Receiver ut Oberlin. Ksns.. on
Dec 9Th, 1885, viz: l. A Barrett, D 6
No 2l4l for the M sc Or NJ sw Or see
town s south range 81 west.
He names the following witnesses q
prove bis continuous residence uDon, and
cultivation OF. said land, viz: " " Smith,
Caleb w GODDARD. Moses Goss, Henry Clsar,
all Of Hswkeye, Kansas.
A PATcHIN, Register.
Bertram 4 poon 32-27olS
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-15

i. ]. Hemming's name is favorably
mentioned as candidate for commits
Sioner of the Sd district.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-15

To THE VOTERS OF THOMAS COUNTY:
We would request that W. II. COPELAND
I've a candidate for Representative to represent
the growing commonwealth OF Thomas in the
Legislature OF the State.
MANY NOTHRS.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-15

Please announce in tho columns Of your pa
per the name OF y J. ADAMS AS u candidate
Tor the nomination for the Office of county
clerk Of Thomas county, at the ensuing DC
tOber primary election.
MANY VOTERS.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-15

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION No. 1856.
Land Office at Oberlin, Kans
Oct 10, 1855.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice Of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his
cl.im. and that said proof will be made BE-.
fore the Register and Receiver at Oberlin.
Kansas. ON Dec 8. 1885. viz: C Douglass
d. 8. No. 20S5, for the ne Or section
4. town 6 south. range 80 west. &
He names tie following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence Upon spd
cultivation of said land. viz: l Rich. "
H Archer, sc Passell, j G Psssell, all Of
Otterbourne, Kans.
"A. l. PATcHIS. Register.
32-37Ol5
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-15
Call for Mass Convention.

The esizcus of Thomas County are request
I'd to meet In Colby. at l p m. sharp. Saturday.
October cath, to nominate candidates Tor the
various county Offices. to be flled at the spe.
cial election on the 18th day OF November next.
SIGNED By u VOTERS.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-15

EDITORS CAT Someone is trying
to create the impression that n. d.
Bean, who has been mentioned in your
paper as candidate for treasurer, has
not been here the requisite time to
qualify him for citizenship. This is
a mistake. Mr.. Bean came here the
first week in May, secured lot with
\. j. Sentcr, and commenced digging
q cellar with view of erecting q
building. He returned to Nebraska,
closed up his business there, and is
here permanently as one Of our sub
stantial citizens. Lets fight the bat
tie out on square issues without any
misrepresentation. CITIZEN.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-15
Notice For Publication NO $3.50
Land Oaice at Oberlin. Kan.

Notice For publication NO S7JS
Land Ofice at Oberlin. Kan.
Oct 1885
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has Sled notice Of his in.
tention to make final proof in support Of his
clam. and that said proof will be made b.
fore Register and Reosiver 1t Oberlin e..
on Dec 9Th. 1856 viz: Irwin wilkie. d
s no 1896 for the nv Or &C town south
range 80 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cult.
walton # said land. VIZ: Thomas a!azs,
Edward . Mara, L N Rood. Of Otterqourne,
Kaus., Martin Whitman, Of Cumberland,
Kansaa. A.C. PArcHIN Register.
JR MoCoun 35-37olo
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-15

We are authorized to announce the name OF
". 6. PORTER ~ a candidate for county AZ
torrey OF Thomas county. subject to tho dcci
zion OF the primaries.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-15

Ed. CAT-Please announce the name OF w.
W Walker Us u candidate for the Office OF
superintendent Of public instruction.
MANY VOTERS.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-15

The Presidents silence in regard To
the New York Democratic State ticket
is more eloquent than words,