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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19
The Concert.

The concert at the NJ. Z. Church
Tuesday evening, by the Sunday school,
was largely attended, and the exercises
were highly appreciated. The following
programme was carried out:
Song-Greeting Glee.
Dialogue-One Verse-Charley States and Jessie
Tilghman.
Song-Busy Little Cleaners.
Recitation-Li:tle Mischief. Ncttie Heinz.
Song-Trusting only thee.
Recitation-One of Christs Little ones. Emily
Beadle.
Song-"I cannot sing the old songs" Miss Ida
Norvall.
The Christian Soldier. This repre-
scented the arming of christian with
the implements of ancient warfare,
the presentation being made by several
young ladies, with appropriate remarks,
and which was really interesting.
The jug breaking was next in order.
Fifty miniature jugs were broken, con-
tanning the collections by the Sunday
school. children. The amount collected
was s63.2S, the highest collection be-
ing made by Miss Clara Crawford, her
jug containing $1303. A ten dollar
gold piece was found it her collection.
The proceeds will go towards the Sunday
school subscription to the church build
ing fund. The jug breaking and count
ing was conducted by a committee COM
posed of Rev. Elliott, r. Il. Rice, VIM.
States and n. B. Klaine.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19
Young Folks Fun.

Some dozen couples of our young
people had tolerably enjoyable trip to
Garden City last week, and assisted in
the opening of the new skating rink at
that place. The trip up the road was
no small portion of the pleasure, as the
day was perfect and all in good spirits,
while song and laughter filled the car.
At Mansfield, our worthy ex-manager
of skating Kinks, sought to solace his
loneliness, (his two best-Sunday go to-
meeting-gils having declined with
thanks, and amuse (?) the company
by performing with couple of nina
ture Cowboys" in a vacant freight
car, when the sudden closing of the
door of said car, caused the immediate
ending Of the show which was followed
by foot race against time for the now
departing train. Without further mis-
haps, the company, after brief rest at
the hotel, proceeded to take the new
rink by storm.
Our auburn haired druggist and his
chum, Willie, strike boldly out, ming
ling among, and too often against the
other professionals until they suddenly
tire of the sport and sit down hard, Ito
rest, of course.)
Our ex-manager, and would-be-cham-
pion, thrills the audience by his heel
and toe skating until he also sits down
with great emphasis, Ito rest, of course).
A lady remarks, how intensely interest
ing it would be if he only wore a skate
where he sat down, so that he might
keep right on without stopping to rest
He may have been shocked at the au-
dacity of our genial photographers,
whom we saw taking turns in graceful
ly escorting the bells Of Garden City,
around the rink, which caused his tenn
porary paralysis.
The increased sale of arnica and St.
Jacobs oil, would rather tend to dis
prove the statement which G.. G. lady
made to gentleman, while he was
picking himself up, II am sure l didn' t
hurt you, always fall so light
Of course, we cannot sketch the ever
changing scene, but as the hotel keeper
remarks: 'The vigor with which the
Dodgites attack a late supper. is aston
ishing." We must judge that the ex-
ercise and enjoyment was unlimited.
During the return "trip, Albert, owing
to an attack Of something very much like
loco-poisoning, while sitting on the
back of seat, suddenly slipped down
into a lady's lap, and was unable to
move himself for some time; although
his heels still remained in the air to the
amusement of many, and annoyance of
others. Altogether, the trip was a
pleasure long to be remembered.
PIX. LIQ.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

County Attorney Freighan, of Lyon
county, estimates that the liquor men
in Emporia have. expended money and
incurred losses to the aggregate amount
Of $50, 600 in the last two years, in
fighting the prohibitory law, and their
experience has satisfied them that there
is no use in resistance. They are all
willing to quit. 1t is now, owing to
the improved regard witness and jurors
manifest for the truthfulness, and
regard to the obligations of their oaths,
comparatively an easy matter to convict
violators. Prohibition is prohibiting.
The same reports came in from other
parts of the state. An Abilene tele-
gram of Monday, says: cit is an easy
matter now to convict violaters of the
prohibitory law, and none escape.
The amendatorv law is so much more
effective than the present one, that
there will be still less chance of viola
tors of it escaping conviction, and the
more successful the law is enforced.
the more certain the people will be to
sustain it at the polls.-Emporia
Republican.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

The fence cutting mania has broken
out in Texas again, and the authorities
seem powerless to suppress it. The
malice of the cutters is now turned
against the informers and detectives in
the employment of the government,
several of these having been assassinat-
ed lately. This renewed war is dis
courageing to the better class Of ranch
men, some of whom are disposed of
their property and leaving state that
is virtually ruled by desperdaoes, The
state press is, however, still begging
for emlgrants and picturing in vived
colors the delights and profits of life
in Texas. If the authorities would
protect the people, it would be the best
advertisement Texas could have.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19
FROM WEST PLAINS,
The Future Metropolis Of Seward
County.

SOuutye
To the Editor Of the TINES.
Your journal has inspired an increas-
ed interest hereabouts, since A. j. F..
has RECALLED its readers with his pithy
and imimitable sketches of the happen
ings in and around West Plains. The
Captains redoubtable ground hog has
once more emerged from his hole, and
perching himself astraddle of "Brown S
green gate elevates the tip of his
thumb, to his nose aud gives his digitals
a derisive wiggle at his shadow in way
that would arouse the risibles of stoi-
cal Carthaginian.
A few days of genial warmth and
sunshine has started the hardy emigrant
hitherward. The whitened sails of the
prairie schooner begin to deck the
horizon everywhere, and on every hand
we see preparations being made to de-
velop, and put to test, the wealth OF
this magnificent soil that has lain dor
mant for centuries. New arrivals are
beginning to pour in, and it is needless
to say hat the culture great, and
ambitious little city is the mecca of
their hopes and aspirations.
Speaking of ambitious cities, we have
a number of that ilk hereabouts have
one in my minds eys-a lovely village,
Alpine hills, near the margin of beauti-
full lake, ETC., etc. Forsooth, it was
a precious infant in its swaddling clothes,
until malignant case of county seat
collie struck it amidships, and now it
lies, "muling and kicking in its moth
err arms, with none so poor as to do
it reverence 1t sailed forth with a
blazony of (newspaper) trumpets, to
conquer or to die. but now it fem would
catch the crumbs that fall from the
Legislative table. Ia ta city by the
lake. We commend you to the moth
erly care'of good old Ford county.
The citizens in and around Yves t
Plains, are much elated over the refu-
sal of the Legislature to hackle up this
southwestern country in the interest of
town-builders and spectators. We
think the people who are to settle up
and elevate this country, should have
some voice in the matter Apropos of
townbuilding, Messrs Shockley, J. B.
Frosher, Geo. Bowman, John Soules,
Dill Chapman, Jacob Woesly and VIM.
Bamey, the advance guard of a new
town company, recently organized at
Cherryvale, Kas., stopped in our town
a few nights since. They were enroute
to the western borders of Seward, (old
Kansas) county, where they have laid
out town site another candidate for
county-seat honors.
Mr.. Fl. G. Nichols, travelling cores
pendent of the Indiana Farmer, of
indianapolis, Ind, is here gathering
information for the journal he repre-
sents, and also, to look up homes for a
number of Indiana farmers, who con-
template coming west.
Our ubiquitous Capt. A. j. French
is kept busy, selecting homes for honest
tillers of the soil, who arc constantly
arriving to accept Of Uncle Sans gen
erous gift of this boundless wealth of
prairie lands.
The star of Seward county is in the
ascendent; new claim houses spring up
daily as if by magic; the virgin sod is
being upturned everywhere, and with
our almost certain prospects for rail
road, you may, at no distant day, 'look
away to the southwest, for the garden
spot of sunny Kansas. NJ. T. r.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

Two young men who live at Hutch
inson, boarded the Santa Fe train Sat
urday night, and who were stealing a
ride, as the saying goes. When the
train reached this station, the men were
thrown from the car and one of the
men seriously injured. They were rid
ind between the baggage and mail cars,
and the train running at full speed was
suddenly stopped, throwing the men to
one side of the track, one of the men
in the fall striking his head against a
piece of iron and inficting an ugly
wound. The other was stunned and
soon recovered. We are informed that
the men had in their possession $40,
but chose to beat the railroad company
out of a ride. They have paid dearly
for it, The men were taken to the
county hospital, and the injured one is
receiving kind attention.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

Several saloons closed soon after the
new temperance law went into effect
Several saloons keep open doors, but
whether the sale of liquors is carried
on we cannot say; but the inference is
that whisky, under another name is
sold on the sly. Two or three saloon
places are being converted into restaur-
ants. 1t is probable that half the mum.
Der of saloons will continue in operation
selling light drinks. and stronger
Y,eS t.. the initiated.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

Rev. W. j.. Elliott preached bis
last sermon before the meeting of
conference, on Sunday. Conference
meets at FL Dorado on the 10Th inst.
A large petition has been sent request
ing the return of Mr. Elliott for anoth-
er year. We hope this will be accom-
plished. Mr. Elliott is an earnest
christian and hard worker, and his SER
vices are needed here the coming year.
He addressed large audience Sunday
night. The church was full, and his
remarks were listened to with attention
and appreciation. He has done much
good work the past year, and is dcserv-
ing Of much credit. The NJ. E. church
is in prosperous condition, and will
continue to prosper under MIR. Elliott $
charge.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19
sPRING MILLINERY.

Mrs. Bead!e has received her spring
stock of millinery goods, the finest ever
brought to Dodge City. A fine assert
ment Of Jersey Jackets, latest styles
and patterns. The stock of fancy
goods cannot be excelled. The ladies
of Dodge City aud surrounding country
are especially invited to examine my
stock now open for their inspection.
m11-1m
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19
Machine Oil, fine article, for sale
oy j. H. CRAWFORD.

The experience of the hungry and
thirsty patriots who go daily in squads,
platooms and battalions to interview
the members of the Cabinet on the
subject of the Offices seems to amount
to this, to-wit: They are politely re-
ceived, and as long as they confine their
remarks to generalities they have a
very pleasant time; but the moment
they attempt to direct the conversation
to something specific and particular,
there ensues a condition of "aloof-
ness, as Thoreau used to call it, aud
they are made to feel that if they have
other calls to make they might as well
be moving on.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19
Considerable interest in manifesto

Considerable interest in manifested
as to what effect the new prohibitory
law will have on our neighboring city,
Dodge. The result will probably be
that the saloons will have to 60, and
with them will 60 class of population
that Dodge does not specially need, and
the effect on the city will be revival
of legitimate business, and Dodge will
continue to boom along and grow more
rapidly than it is doing now. That
class of its population who can't live
without whisky, can 60 to Missouri or
Texas and give place to another class
more thrifty and useful, who want to
make their living legitimately.-
Kinsley Mercury.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

Mr.. HinkeI closed his saloon perma-
nently Saturday night last, and now the
thirsty pilgrim most slake his thirst
at the pump. This will be good news
to the majority Of our citizens. George
will still remain with us, we are glad
to say He has many friends here
who wish him we'll, aud though some
of them did not uphold his business,
they all like him as man.-Garden
City Irrigator.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19
Stock Sale.

The undersigned will sell at publ,
auction, on his clam, five miles south
of Speareville, March 18th, 1885, a,
10 O clock, a. H., about GO, three and
four year old heifers; Is yearlinss; 20
spring calves, and two graded bulls,
with farming utensils . Terms Cash
Also offers for sale, his claim of 1860
acres, with good frame house of four
rooms, stone barn, wagon house, sheds,
two good wells with plenty of water;
40 acres broken. j. d. SHAFFER.
fy1S-4t,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

Puck's picture representing Rose
cranz as a jackass kicking a wounded
lion, expresses the popular feelingvery
truly as to the attempt made by that
unsuccessful general and consequently
leading Democrat, to dishonor Grant
in the house Of representatives.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

The Boston physician who has dis
covered and announced that roller skat-
ing enlarges the feet, has struck a
blow for his country that civilization
will never forget When he departs
this earth a monument will be ready
for him.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

Elder Collins was in Larned last
week and assisted in defeating the new
Baptist church. A church indebted
ness of 81, 100 90 was raised. Elder
Collins has the credit of obtaining
the greater part of the funds raised for
building of the Larned church. We
hope he will be equally as successful in
raising funds to build the proposed
church in Dodge City. He will short
ly call on our citizens and solicit sub
scriptions for the building Of the new
church.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

The paragraphists have anaccount-
ably neglected the case of the earl of
Durham, who asks a divorce from his
wife on the ground that she is reserved
in her manner, has no opinions of her
own and won't talk. Their silence on
the subject is a surprise.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19
The South Side Hotel

Has been repaired, reftted and refur-
nished, and is now opened to the trav-
cling public. Everything home-like
and pleasant.
A good Feed Stable and large Horse
Pasture in connection.
Prices reasonable. No drinks sold
on the premises j. 81. CRAWFORD.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

Elder c. W. Averill will occupy the
pulpit in the NJ. E. church on Sunday
next, during the absence of the pastor.
Mr.. Averill for number Of years was
engaged in the ministry, but gave up
the service owing to poor health.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

Lack of hotel accommodations is
quite apparent. We are Informed that
Nelson Cary will convert his place into
a hotel, using the Opera house for bed
rooms. This is good move and We
hope he will succeed.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

Col. Watson, of Winchester, Ind,
was in the city last week. He was ac-
companied by over II citizens of Win
chester. They are all we'll pleased with
the country.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

At once, some one to build Livery
Barn and establish stage line from
Dodge City to the new town of Engle-
wood, Clark county, Kansas, 81 miles
from the Territory; and in the center
of county, east and west. For particu-
lars enquire Of Friend, McBee & Co.
Wichita, Kansas; or particulars on the
town SITE m5-4t
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

John Ross & Co., have established a
lumber yard on the south side of the
river, at end of bridge. They have a
fine stock of lumber on hand.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

An annualar eclipse of the sun occur
red Monday, commencing at II a. m.
and ending at p. IN. The moon pass
ed between the earth and sun, making
a partial eclipse of the great luminary.
The temperature was several degrees
colder at the time of the eclipse. The
atmosphere had darkened or shadowy
appearance during the eclipse.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

j. H. Mather, deputy county survey
or, returned from Washington, d. c..
on Tuesday morning. He witnessed
the Inauguration ceremonies.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

Miss j. NJ. Billiard, sister of S. A.
Billiard, is visiting her brother, and will
remain the coming summer. She ar
rived from Boston last week.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

John Muller and family are visiting
in the city for few weeks. Mr.. Null
Ter is located in Lane county. He lost
but few cattle the past winter.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

No District Court this week as
announced. The law providing for
the change of terms has not yet been
published.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19
FOR RENT.

A brick store building, "a x 60 feet,
on the site formerly occupied by Gaede,
Baker & Co. Apply to j. COLLAR.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

Waldo Tarbox and Miss May Jordan
we're married on the 1th inst. Squire
LyBrand officiating. We extend on,
congratulations.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

II. 3. Bell & Co, have removed their
furniture store to H. MOotz's new build
ing on front Street.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19
Bucklen'S Arnica Salye.

The best Salve in The world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rbeum. Fever
Sores. letter. Chapped Hands. ChIIblains
CoIns. and all Skin EruptiOus. and posi-
lively cures Piles. or no pay required. 1t
ia guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction.
or money refunded. Price q cts,per box.
For sale at City Drug Stofs.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

Hobbies bakery and confectionery
one door north of postoffice on Bridge
street.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

J. H. Bullen, of the firm of Bullen
& Averill, was in the city last week.
He resides at Winfield.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

G.. NJ. Hoover is in New Mexico, on
business.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

Mrs. DR.. Cockey has gone to join hel
husband at Salina, Kas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

Strangers are seen on the streets CIV
cry day.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

Mrs. NJ. w. Sutton is visiting hel
sister in Decatur, III.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

Chas. Dickerson and family have re-
turned from a winters visit in Indiana,
and will remain in Dodge City.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19
Bridge Bonds Carried.

The eleeting in Dodge City for the
bridge bonds resulted almost unani-
mously. The following is the vote:
For the bonds, :. 391
Against =. )
Scattering !
The scattering" voter-who is he?
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

Read the account of boy lost, given
by the Speareville Blade. The infant
boy had a narrow escape.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

The eclipse brought on some cold
weather, which did not last long.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19
CHURCH DIRECTORY

METHODIST EPIscoPAL-Rev. W. j. Elliott, pas
ter. at new NJ E. church, every Sunday, at II a.
"a and raO D. m Sunday School at O'Clock p m.
Prayer meeting on Thursday evening.
BApTIsT-Elder Y. G. Collins, pastor. At Union
PREsBYTERIAN-Rev. Sheldon, pastor. Services
every Sunday II o'clock and $50. Sunday school
O'Clock. Prayer meeting Tuesday evening.
CATaoLIC-Servcesa at 10 a. m. every Attn SUNDAY
Of each month. Rev. Vonderlage, pastor.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

Hon. r. NJ. Wright has returned
from few week visit at Topeka.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19
Special Bargains
This week at the BEE HIVE.
FRUIT TREES.

Geo. S. Emerson is ordering fruit and
ornamental trees. hedge plants, etc.,
from nursery in Nebraska, and parties
in need of such articles can avail them
selves of cheap prices by applying to
mh11-2w GEO. S. EMERSON.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

Mrs. Lieut.. Sharp, daughter of Judge
Beverly, is visiting her fathers family.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

EORTY wKNTE0ED SADDLE 70
In good shape, for SALE
GEO. B. Cox.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

Ask for ginger ale, with wink
and you get the pure big juice.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

Cheapest Place
To buy your children shoes, is at the
BEE HIVE.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19
Big Bargains

In ladies and children shoes at the BEE
HIVE
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19
Coal for Sale.
Wanted

Stoneware of every description, for
sale by J. Fl. CRAWFORD.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19
Trees! Trees! Trees! Trees!
HONE GROWN TREEsi

All sorts Of Trees!
VI. COLLAR.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-03-19

Has nt.si:,ed a standard of excellence which,
admits OF no superior
It confirms evory Improvement the. inventive
genius. skill and money can produce.