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The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22
DIR LOCAL STOCKS.

If any one thing is wanting to show the
stability Of investments in the National
Capital it is the increase in value of our
local Gas, Insurance and Railroad Stocks
Gas stocks have gone up several points; In
surance stocks are firm; Washington &
Georgetown Railroad stock is out of the
market, Belt and Columbia are stiff, and
Metropolitan, under its conservative, while
progressive management, is in strong de-
mand, in view of the fact that its increased
receipts may Justify its being four per
cent, stock in the near future.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22
The uchearaaI oc "vnily-EIo,

The full-dress rehearsal at Ford's Opera
House last night was Il treat to the select
audience specially invited, and certainly
must have been exceedingly satisfactory TO
Mr., Downing as well as to the author of the
play, Mr.. Joaquin Miller. The farce of "a
Regular FIX preceded "Tally-IIo,n and the
comparison showed the great range of Mr.
DOwning's versatility. The changes made
10y the Poet Of the Sicrras have greatly i'm
proved the play, and the dramatic situations
are very much stronger than before.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22
Not Anxious to he an Officer.

Mr.. James Howard of South Washington,
the young man who gave timely assistance
to Officer Dan Sheehan when his life was in
peril few days since, denies that he is an
applicant for a position on the police force
lie is at present employed as driver of
"Lcmp's" beer wagon, but intends filing
an application for position as driver Of
one Of the new patrol wagons or ambulance.
Chris Abner, his employer, will recon-
mend his qualities as driver as being first
class, while his bravery in saving the life
Of the officer at the risk Of his own should
be the only Endorsement necessary to secure
him the appointments
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22
LOST AND FOUND.

I OST-ON AUGUST 10, ON AVENUE OR
IL j street car, papers important only to
the widow OF Gen. Burnett; reward, Leave
at nos II 81 II ". au2l-3tt
I OST-AUG. 30, LADY'S GOLD WATCH
and chain with medal attached marked
81. Vincent School, and owners name. A
liberal reward will be paid II returned 10 il5
q stse, au2i3tY
4 OST-IN CENTRE MARKET A LADIES'
IL gold watch and chain; the finder will be
rewarded by returning to 1919 stnw. au2l-3tS
| MEDAL ALALTESE CROSS,
AZ August 10, ON 2d st., bet Il and :. Caro-
ana get reward, aul7-3t +
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22
Iserzog.s Ncw opera mouse.

The regular season will open at the Her
zog's Ninth Street Opera House ON Monday,
September 7, when that powerful drama
"Claire and the Forge Master will be pro
duced with Miss Katherine Rogers as the
star, Great preparations are being made
for the opening performance, on which oc-
casion an address will be read by Miss
Rogers, written especially for the opening
by prominent poet and writer Miss
Katherine Rogers will also inaugurate her
season with the opening Of IIer2og's, the
company being in active rehearsal in New
York.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22

nently combined, and which In the case
ofthc proposed structure across the Po.
tomac, would cmbody nm cloqucncc
and instructivcncss to all generations,
impossible to any other bridge, over
any other river at any other point, or in
any other country. This indeed would
be the Arch Of the Union
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22

&, BENsINGER,
-. Auctionecr,
VIII sell at public auction at the Loan Office,
tc01 Uh st. W., on SATURDAY, AUGUST -,
1875, at p, m, large and varied assortment
OF unredCemcd pledges consisting Of Ladies'
and Gents Gold and Silver Watches, Open
and Hunting Cases, Gold Chains and Neck
laces Gold Earrings, Pins, Bracelets, Crosses,
Plain and Set Rings, Lockets, Buttons, Solid
silver and Plated Ware, Mirrors, Carpets,
Rugs Blankets, Flutes cutlery, Naiscs,
Books, Carpenters Tools, Cloth aud SILK Pat
terms, Ladies' Coats, Circulars and DDlnans,
Gents Goats, Pants and Vests, Ladies' Dresses.
OyerCoats and listers, Shoes and Boots, Guns.
Royovera Umbrellas, Clocks Bibles, Corncts,
Musical Instruments Of all kinds Tablecloths
take notice.
H. COHEN,
aulNlt 1907 Seventh street.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22
FOB SALE...HOuSES.

NOR SALE-AT IlYATTSVILLE, MD, A z
II room cottage house, barn, outbulldmgs,
fruit and ornamental shade trees; good water
Gt the door, with two acres of ground; near
the depot. For further information call on
the premises or ON NJ. L.. Llttleileld, 1895 lsth
stnw aui73t@
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22
FOR EXCHANGE.

w ANTED-To EXCHANGE NEW STOVES
w for old ones at Buffers Stove Exchange,
corner 9th and X sts. Smoky chimneys cured
or no pay. STOVES exchanged for groceries
Old stoves bought
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22

IL THE estimation of the Boston
GloJe Mr.. John Boyle O'Reilly is the
man of all others TO write the memo
rial poem on Grant. We don't dispute
it, but there's a poet in New York, by
the name of Rollin NJ. Squire, Com
missioner of Public Works, who prob.
ably will.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22

WHEN Mr.. Beecher says that Heaven
is place Of restless activity he presents
picture Of the world to come that to
many people we know of will be any
thing but inviting.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22
PERSONAL.

w RIGHTS POND LILY TOILET WASH
w for Bath, Nursery and siclt.room; p
cents; all druggists au23.3te
I ADIES-NiY ELECTRIC NEEDLE is THE
IL only process which positively destroys
superiluous hair by killing the roots instantly.
leaving no marks whatever; write for par
ticuars: office hours after p IN; all day on
Sundays. Madame Gabriel, No. O13 q st n w.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22
RAILROADS.
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT SUNDAY, MAY 3,
1885, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

1
1885, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Leave Washington from station, corner Now
Jersey avenue and z street
For Chicago, 10 II. m, and 1910 p. m. daily.
The 10 a. IN. Is a Fast Limited Express to
Pittshurg and Chicago, arriving In Plttsburg
~ 900 p', m, Chicago next morning at SOD.
no extra fare Is charged ON this train for fast
time.
For Cincinnati, louisville and ST. Louis daily
az 8;8O p, m.,and 1910 p, m with through
points without change, $3.50 p. m. train Is a
fast limited train To Cincinnati and Sc Louis
arriving n Cincinnati next morning at 7:i5,
81 LOUIS o;ou p' m, NoeXtra fare Is charged
on this train FOR fast time.
For plttsbure at 10 a. m, with Parlor Car,
and 9Iop, Md m. daily to Pittsbqrg Cleveland
For Baltimore on week days-5, G:iO' G,1o.
1880, $50 and 1905 u. m, 1910, los, 3IS
45minute train, $3.50, a;3o, 4ao, $40, oIo,
For Baltimore on sundays-G1O, 7:3o, $50
and 1903 4. M, 25 1870, $3.50, d:l0, $40,
GaO, z, S;25 and l ! p. M
For points ON the Shenandoah Valley Rail-
road and points South, OBS a. m. and 3:lO p.
m. daily. 0;25 q. m. train has Pullman
Sleeper. from Washington to New orleans.
aor Annapolis, OIO a; N. and 1910 and
p' m.
For way stations between Washington and
Baltimore. 3, GAO, $50 n. M. 1910, $50,
1870 800, 11d, Z and ii p. M M For station,
on Metropolitan Branch, T:25 u. m. and lib
p. M daily, except Sunday, and 5:3O u, m.
daily; 11O p. IN. daily, except Sunday, for
principal stations on METROPOLITAN Branch:
$40 a. m. daily on Sunday stops at all sta
tions; for Lexington, Staunton and Valley
Branch, $40 a. m. daily, except Sunday; for
Frederick, $40 Il. M, 1:4O p. m. daily, except
Sunday.
For local stations between Washington and
day.
For IIagerstown and winchester, $40 a. m.
daily, except Sunday, and $50 p. m. daily to
Iiiagerstown; daily, except Sunday, to Win
chester.
Trains arrive from the West daily, O, 7:2o a.
m, 1:15. 6:30 y. m.
From Annapolis, $50 a. m. and l:5O ana
5:25 p. M: Sunday. 1885 a. m. and 035 D. M
From Lexington, $50 p. m. daily, except
Sunday.
From Frederick and intermediate points,
S:25 a, IN. and S:l5 p. m. daily, except Sun.
day.
Trains leave Baltimore for Washington at
$40, $50, 7:2O, o, 0:05 and 1890 n. M, 1918,
$3.50, 3, 4, f:20, 8, $50, g, o and l. p. m. On
Sundays, $50, 7;2O, and 0:05 n. M, /: 80,
$50, ago, D, 0:3O. 8, 9 and IL p. m.
All trains from Washington stop at Relay
Station, except 20, 3:l5 and 6:i0 p. m,
For further information apply at tho Balti-
more Il Ohio ticket Office Washington sta
tion, 619 and 1851 penna. ave-, corner of 14th
ST., where orders will be taken for baggage to
be checked and received at any point in the
city. @. X. L0RD, q, p. A.
h. DUNHAM, Gen. Man, Baltimore,
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22
FOR SAlE---LOTS.

FoR SALE
Handsome corner lot near Scott Circle at
reduced rate.
Two lots, on 10th street, near Scott Circle
at 80 cents less than adjoining ground.
Desirable ground In Rhode Island avenue,
near Connecticut avenue, at reasonable rates,
New and substantial corner dwelling near
Dupont Circle, containing 13 rooms, $4,000.
Ditto, near British Legation, II rooms,
$4,000.
Several desirable country places near the
city.
VIM. p. YOUNG,
1e16tf 1903 street.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22
Educational

UEHE NORWOOD INSTITUTE (NEAR tlrH
i ST Circlol will open September 30 with II
full corps of accomplished instructors. a COM
plete knowledge Of French-practical rs well
as scholnrly--giNen In the shortest time. Adj
dress Mr.. and Mrs. w, ID, CABELL, Principals,
1919 and 12l4 iith st W. jyi9
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22
MONEY 10 LOAN.

800 s $500 on r9sVG Sss ssnts ASR SR5.i LAsR I
call now, WIN +. uOLrZMAN, Attorney i)9l
IL St n, W, iaDI. 1 VI
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22

THE unfortunate Southern gentleman
who, being bitten by rattlcsnake and
told that he must choose between
whisky and death, chose death and
died, must be enrolled among the mar
tyrs if not among the myths. II is un-
necessary to state that he did not reside
in the Blue Grass region Of Kentucky.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22
oonCoRAN's ExoUR-


IL JOHN BRIDGE.
The steam.packot EXCELSIOR will make
regular trips during the season TO the above
points every SUNDAY, TUESDAY and FRI.
day, leaving her wharf; corner of High ST. and
Canal, at o'clock a. m. sharp. Fare for
round-trip Doc Boat can be chartered on al
ternate days. For information apply at office
of j. @. and j. NJ. WATERS, 10i7 High ST.,
Georgetown. 1e22.tf
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22
CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAIL Way

UEAVE d. & p. DEPOT, SIXTH AND B STs.l
11;15 A.M.-For all way stations, Lexington,
Ky, Louisville, Cincinnati, Columbus. st.
Louis. Daily except Sunday. Through
parlor Car to White sulphur Springs
IL A. M.-For Newport News Old Point Com.
fort and Norfolk. Daily except Sunday.
5;d5 p, M.--For Louisville, Cincinnati, 81
Louis and Chicago, connecting for ali
points West, Northwest and Southwest;
fast express daily; does not stop for local
business; through Pullman service to
Louisville and Cincinnati.
For tickets and information apply at G. g.
o. Railway Office, 5l3 PENNSYLVANIA avenue,
under National Hotel; Va. Midland Railway
office, Col Pennsylvania avenue, and d. Il r.
station.
II. W. FULLER,
General Passenger Agent.
C. W. SMITH,,
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22
THE GREAT
PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE.

TO THE NORTH, WEST AND SOUTHWEST.
DOUBLE TRACK. SPLENDID SCENERY.
STEEL RAILS. MAGNIFICENT EQUIPMENT.
IN EFFECT JUNE 81, 1885.
Trains leave Washington from station corner
OF sixth and y streets, as follows
For Pittsburg and the West. Chicago Limited
Express of Palace Sleeping Cars at $50 a. IN.
daily; Fast Line, $50 u. IN. daily to Cincin-
natl and st. Louis, with Sleeping Cars from
Harrisburg TO Cincinnatian Hotel Car to
ST Louis; daily, except Saturday, to Chicago,
with Sleeping Car Altoona to Chicago. Chi
eago and Cincinnati Express at 7:fO p. m.
daily, with Sleeping Cars Washington to Chi
oago and Harrisburg TO Louisville; connect
Ing at Harrisburg withWestern Express with
through slcepers for Cleveanda and st. Louis.
Pacific Express, 10 p, m. daily for Pittsburg
and the West, with through sleeper Harris.
burg to Chicago.
BALTIMORE & POTOMAC RAILROAD.
For. Erie, Canandaigua, Rochester Buffalo,
Niagara, 10 p. m, daily, except Saturday,
For Williamsport, Lock Haven and Elmira, at
$3.50 a. m. daily, except sunday.
For New York. and the East, 7:15, $50 and
night. Limited Express Of Pullman an ParloY
Cars 0:d0 a; m daily, except Sunday.
For For BSstG1 Mt9ot GhpnGe every day
at Jersey City with boats of BROOKLYN Annex,
affording direct transfer to Fulton street,
AVOIDING double ferriage across New York
For Philadelphia, 7:15, $50 and II a. M, Q,
4, q, 0p. m. and 1915 night. On Sunday,
$3.50 a. M. 2,i, q, 10 p. IN. aud 1915 night.
Limited Express, $40 a. IN. daily, except
Sunday.
For Baltimore, 6;35, 715, $50, odo, 9:5o,
a. M, 1905, 9, A, i:25, 4:fO, 9, 7:1O, 10 D, m .
ard 1916 night. On Sunday $50, $50, II
a. m, 2, 4, O, 7:1o 10 p. m. and 1916 night.
For Pope's Creek Line, 715 q. M, and d:IO o..
m. daily, except Sunday
For Annapolis, 6:So n. m, 1905 and d.25 d.
m daily, except Sunday, On sunday p. m.
ALEXANDRIA 6 FREDERICKSBURG RAIL-
WAY AND ALEXANDRIA & WASH
INdToN RAILROAD.
For Alexandria, @, 7, 9:25, 1l:O1 and 11;3S
a. m, 2:O5, 426 dA5 6:25. sos and | :37
pm. On Sunday at @, 9:25, 11O1 a. m.,
sos p. m.
For Richmond and the South, and 11:O1 a.
m. daily and 445 pm. daily. except Sunday.
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington Cos,
q, 10, 1910 "a. M, |, 3;O5, 1923, $40, 7:O5
and :35 p m and 1910 midnight, except
Monday: On Sunday at s and 1910 a. m. =,
ZOO and :35 p. m. and 1910 night.
Tickets and information at the Office, north
east corner of Thirteenth street and Pennsy-
lyania avenue, and at the station, where or
ders can be left for the checking of baggage
TO destination from hotels and residences.
CIIAS. T.. PUGH, j.. II. WOOD,
General Manager. Gen. Passenger Agent
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22
FOR SALE AND RENT.

ID EAL ESTATE BULLETIN
IL of
THOs. L. WAGGASfAN, 917 F street.
Changes made Wednesdays and Saturdays.
THREE-STORY BRICK AND FRAME
HOUSES FOR SALE.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22

SEVEN eX-ships of the United States
Navy were burned off Plum Beach, Long
Island, last night. Had they been afloat
and in commission, the loss gagged by
what they cost the Government in the
palmy days of good stealing, would
have run into the millions. AS it is,
the vessels having been condemned and
sold, the present owners will be out
about 300 000
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22

PRESIDENT ADAMS of the Framing
ham Savings Bank of birmingham,
Mass, being unable to account for Ger
tain irregularities" discovered in the
affairs of the institution by the bank
commissioner, has been politely re
quested to resign. 1t is not improbable
that he will soon join the American
colony in Canada.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22

WE are grOtilicd, though not at all
surprised TO learn that the President
instead of being laid up with Washing
ton malaria" is in excellent health
and enjoying the pleasures of camp life
as only man of clear conscience and
sound body can. The story of his i'll
ness appears TO have had no foundation
in fact.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-04-16
0tterhourne.

Our Sabbath school was largely attended
last Sunday.
Mr.. Copeland and Mr.. Pain returned from
Oberlin Thursday.
Some friends from Hays City were visiting
Miss Hay this week.
Master Jimmie Archer, an eleven year old
son of w. Fl. Archer, was locating last Friday,
and the men said he did the work as well as a
man could.
School closed last Friday.
There was spelling school at the -school
house Friday night. James Qassell and james
Archer were the champion spoilers.
G. w. Wiley and W. II. Archer took trip to
the Center Saturday.
There will be preaching at Miss Hays next
Sunday at IL a. m, by Rev. Grouse.
Miss Viola Byars visited her home at the
center Wednesday, returning Saturday.
GUSTAvA.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-04-16
YOUNG FRHN CT.

Young French is a beautiful dark iron gray
years old the 18th of July, 1885, 16 hands
high, weighs 400 pounds, stock French Nor
man and Red Jacket. Young French will
stand at my stable AZ miles southwest of lie.
tetia P. o. and 5 miles southeast of Streator
p. o., on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of
each week. and Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day of each week at the stables of Eddy &
Co., at the town of Colby, Thomas county,
will serve mares at five dollars to insure.
Care will be taken to prevent accidents, but
will not be responsible should any occur II
mare bred is sold, traded or removed from
the neighbOrhood before she is known to be
with foal. the money will be due and payable.
The season commences April 10th and ends
July 4th, ISIS. Would invite inspection by
lovers OF good horses.
apl6tt NATHAN BYARS.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-04-16

Not q timber claim left in the county.
J.W. Walker has moved into his new house.
The Beatrice, Neb.. colony arrived yester-
day.
There is room for 10000 people in Thomas
county.
Chas Page, Of Sandwich, H.. is here look
ing over the country.
Twelve families were camped at F. S. Sees,
Cumberland, Monday night.
The windmill is here for the Colby town
site and the well is being dug.
A lot of employees of the b. & NJ. road have
taken timber claims in the county.
J.B. McGonigal and Winfield Freeman, in
terested in the new town, are here.
The blue vaults of heaven opened yester-
day and several inches of moisture fell.
Vim. Dunn came up to-day from Minueapo-
lis VIM. has homestead over north of town.
Nickel with his force Of men, captured six
wild horses after I'VE days drive recently.
Thomas county is over three thousand feet
above sea level. hence pure air and cool
nights.
-, H. q
their car load of goods. Monday. Ars. Lark
i. lady of energy and will surely succeed
we'll here.
James Aud is building mansion Of SOD on
his farm-that Is. he will day after tomorrow.
or q week later. James Was evidently not
born to dig
wv. Gilmour. Of Superior, Neb., has con-
tracted for the Wiley ranch, on the Sappa.
Mr.. Gilmour 10 . substantial citizen and we
welcome him to the county.
N. Donelan is having the cellar dug for his
store building In Colby, the size Of which viii
be eOx40. sixteen feet high. He will put in
full stock Of groceries and notions.
The CAT is shedding its hair, as our kind Of
cats sometimes do, and new hair in the shape
of type, is taking the place Of the old. Week
after next we appear "a q seven column folio.
The town site matter is now practically set
led, and we can now ali go to work to make
Colby, on the Prairie Dog. q lively little town.
S ,e Company's proposition in another place
A prairie FIRE came near destroying all the
range in the center of the county Tuesday
The fire came down from the north and but
for prompt action On the part of the settlers,
there would have been an immense amount
Of damage.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-04-16
Notice No. 1922.
{. S. Land Office, Oberlin, Kan.

L. S. Land Office, Oberin, Kan.
April 9TH, 1855.
Complaint having been entered at this office
by John Schneid against Henry Jacobs for
failure to comply with law Us to timber Gull
ture entry No. G2GU dated Nov. l. 1873, upon
the ne !. section % township south, range
"a west. in Thomas county, Kansas, with Il
view to the cancellation of said entry; con-
testant alleging that Henry Jacobs has Who'll
tract since making said entry and also failed
to plant to trees, tree seeds or cuttings any
part of said land since making said entry and
the same has not been up to the present time;
the said parties are hereby summoned to APP
pear at this Office on the 18th day of May. 1855.
at 10 o'clock Il. III. to respond and furnish teS-
timOny concerning said alleged failure.
A. l.. PATCtiIN, Register.
Wilson * Addlcnan. 6apl5
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-04-16
Directors.
6w4

The following is statement of the Colby
Town Site Company:
The Company proposes that on the 18th day
Of April, it will, on the surrender of every
share of paid up stock. allow to the holder
thereof the right to ten business lots and ten
dwelling lots rs has been published in the
THOMAS COUNTY CAT, that ali persons holding
u share or shares Of stock full paid and not
surrendered for lots, shall be entitled to his
pro rata dividend on all surplus monies for
distribution arising from the sale of the
3l3 acres Of land. The Company further
agrees to erect . public school building,
house for public hall, block donated for u
school house, two lots for public hall. and a
block for y school house. That the Company
will maintain and dig public well, and do
nate one lot TO any persontwho will erect Al
frame building thereon within thirty days
from this date.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-04-16
Pioneer Ind Agts
OF THOMAS CO.
Colby Town Site Co.

Notice Is hereby given that books are open
for receiving subscription to the capital stock
Of the Colby Town Site Company, the capital
stock being ten thousand dollars, said books
being at the office of the THOMAS COUNTY
CAT, at Colby, Thomas county, Kansas, and
will be kept open until the whole amount of
the capital stock is subscribed.
This 18th day of April, 1881.
ID. NJ. DUNN,
S. c. MILLS,
Ii. w. MILLER,
NJ. DONELAN, directors.
j. B. MCGONIGAL,
d. ID. HOAG,
WINFIELD FREEMAN
Avs
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-04-16

c. A. Smith returned from western Kansas
Friday after taking half section of land in
Thomas county. He thinks that is the finest
country out of doors.-Table Rock Argus.
Mr. Smiths head is level.
We are in receipt of letter from an east
tern State asking about coming to Colby and
running for postmaster. We cant answer be-
cause our CAT don't stand in with the admin
stration. Another wants to know if it would
be best to bring saw mill out here with<him
While it would undoubtedly not prove finan
cial success. it would give man lots of ex.
perience. Also bring f1sqing tackel, and long
poles to knock the hickory nuts from the
trees.
Thomas county at present has but one gro
Gerry store, Mr.. Archer, at Otterbourne, in
the north part of the county. Is there a
chance for business and good town here?
Five hundred people are Tributary to Colby.
and fifteen hundred will be before the sum-
mer months roll around. We are AZ miles
from Kenneth, s. from Oberlin, 20 from Mon
ument, and 40 miles from Atwood, with the
prettiest country surrounding that can be
found in the west.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-04-16
Notice No. 1920.
U. S. Land Office, Oberlin, Kansas,

Q. S. Land Office, Oberlin, Kansas,
April 18th, 1885.
by James NJ. Dodds against VIM. J. Forbes
for failure to comply with law as to timber
culture entry No. 5G9S, dated Oct. l, 1879, upon
the ne Il section "a, township 6 south, range
"a west, in Thomas county, Kansas, with Il
view to the cancellation of said entry; con-
testant alleging that VIM. J. Forbes has failed
to pillow, break or cultivate or caused to be
plOwed, broken or cultivated any part of said
land since making said entry and also failed
to plant to trees, tree seeds or cuttings any
part of said tract since making said entry,
and the same has not been done up to the
present time; the said parties are hereby
summoned to appear at this Office on the 18th
day of May, 1885, at 10 o'clock a. m, to respond
and furnish testimony concerning said alleg-
ed failure.
A. L. PATCHIN, Register.
Wilson l. iddeman. 6apl6