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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20
An Accidental Killing.

An unfortunate shooting, resulting
in immediate death, occurred in the
store of York Parker Draper Mercan-
tile Company. at about G o clock, We'd
nesday evening of last week. The vic
tim of this unfortunate affair was John
F. Woodruff, a freighter. A gun be-
longing to Woodruff was offered for
sale, and was examined by different per-
sons in the store, each person supposed
the gun unloaded as all appearances in-
dicated. The gun was accidentally dis
charged in the hands of George Martin,
one of the clerks in the store, the con-
tents entering Woodruff s head above
the eyes and tearing off the skull and
brains. OF course, instant death was
the result. John NJ. Wright, chief
clerk in the store, made a narrow es-
cape from the accidental shot, having
passed before the gun just at the Instant
it was discharged. The shooting caus-
ed profound sorrow. The deceased is a
step-son Of S. .. Auberry, who is now
at Tascosa, Texas, and who runs freight
teams between Dodge City and Tascosa.
Woodruff had charge of the teams, and
had recently returned from Tascosa.
George Martin, in whose hands the gun
was discharged, resides with his fathers
family in the city, and is well-bchavcd
and respectable young man. He is ex-
onerated from all blame. The dcceas-
ed was about "a years of age.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20
The School Election.

The election for Clerk Of the School
Board, Dodge City, took place Thurs
day afternoon last. Morris Collar re-
ceived 62 votes and A. 7. Burke II
votes. Mr. Collar was clerk of the
Board for a number of years and per-
formed the duties diligently and salts
factorily. He is we'll informed on the
duties of the Office. At the meeting it
vas proposed to sell the old school house
site on First Avenue and select new
site east of Railroad Avenue. The
Board were authorized to select a site.
The cost for the new building has not
yet been named. Bonds for this pur-
pose will be voted for at special cleo
ton. We would suggest that build
ing not to exceed SIC, 900 be construct
ed. The enrolment of school children
in our public school numbers nearly
coo and more school room is required.
Dodge City is growing, and large and
magnificent school house is necessary.
A committee, composed of F. c. Zim-
norman, D, NJ. Frost, j. H. Kelley, A..
Dienst and H. L. Sitter, were appointed
to arrange plans and estimate cost Of
new building.
A levy OF 144 mills was voted for
school taxes, incidental expenses and
library fund.
The meeting was harmonious and
there was a unarimity Of feeling and
purpose
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

A town site has been laid out and
postofce established on the proposed
Kingman line of railroad, 25 miles south
east of Dodge. The town is named
Fonda, in honor of Gen. John F. Fonda,
of Warsaw, ILL.,, and one of the found
ers Of the place. A large settlement is
located surrounding the town of Fonda.
A number of houses have been built,
and the town of Fonda will take boom
under the management Of its founders.
This new town is located in the south
east part of Ford County, and naturally
We feel solicitious for its welfare.
There is no finer country anywhere than
that which surrounds the town of Fon-
da, and good and thrifty class of peo-
pie have taken possession of the lands.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Railroad propose to build line from,
Hutchinson to Kinsley, thus shortening
the road % miles. This Will be quite
an item for through trains, the time be-
ing shortened over an hour. Under its
charter the Santa Fe road cannot aban-
don the present road as the main line.
The proposed road, however would be
used for heavy freights and special
trains. Arrangements for the building
of this road are already being made at
Hutchinson by agents of the Santa Fe
Company.
We are also informed, but we de not
know the authority, that the Santa Fe
railroad company will abandon the con-
tinuance of the railroad from Kingman
to Dodge City, and run the proposed
branch to Saratoga, in Pratt county, and
finally extend the road to a southwest
point from Saratoga. This scheme looks
plausible The plan is to catch the
business of cattle shipping and inter
cept the proposed extension Of the Kan
sas Southern Railroad. Better author
ity contradicts the statement that the
kingman branch will be 'led of" 1t
will come right on to Dodge City.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20
Trail City.

This is an embroyo town laid out on
the Colorado and Kansas line, 125
miles west of Dodge City. 1t has two
buildings already erected, one a saloon
and the other restaurant. Town lots
are selling at 500 and $3.50, and it is
expected the town will take boom this
fall and next year. Twenty lots have
been sold, several of the lots to Dodge
City parties. NJ. S. Culver and H. p.
Myton are the owners and projectors
of the new enterprise. Mr.. Culver in
forms US that the town will enjoy the
business derived from the annual Texas
cattle drive. We saw him on Sunday
and he has big hopes for the place.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20
Meeting Of the Library AssO-
citation.

An adjourned meeting of the
Dodge City Library Association was
held at the Union Church, Tuesday
evening, Avg. 18th. w. C. Shinn was
elected Chairman and j. A. Beadle,
Secretary. A constitution and bylaws
were adopted: after which, the follow
ing officers were chosen: President,
Miss Ella Steinman; Secretary, John
Martin; Treasurer, E. D. Swan; Librar-
ian, Prof. Groendyke; T. G. Owens,
member of the executive committee.
A committee, consisting of j. A. Bea-
die, Miss Gerty Adams, A. T. Burke
and E. D. Swan, were appointed to make
the necessary arrangements for issuing
books. None but members have access
to the library. 1t is thought that cv-
erything will be arranged SO that mem
bers can begin drawing books, Saturday,
August %.
The next meeting Of the Association
will be held at the Union church, Satur-
day evening, Aug. 90.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

Thomas Gerard died of malarial
fever, in this city, at noon on Thursday.
Mr.. Gerard came to this country from
England few months ago. He is a
brother of VIM. Gerard, an engineer
on the Santa Fe Railroad. The de-
ceased was about 30 years of age, and
leaves wife and three children in Eng
land. The friends of the family have
the sympathy of the community.
MIR. Gerard died at the residence of
his brother, VIM. Gerard, and had the
constant care and attention of both Mr..
and Mrs. Gerard, who kindly admins
tered to all of his wants during his ILL.,
ness of twenty-one days. The employ
ees Of the round house raised quite a
sum OF money which will be presented
to the family Of the deceased in Eng
land.
MIR. and Mrs William Gerard desire
to extend their sincere thanks to the
railroad men and citizens of Dodge City
for their kindness and attention during
their late affection.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

While county seats and metropolitan
airs are disturbing many people and
spectators in the new counties, Fowler
City is an exception. The Fowler
Graphic states the case tersly and
graphically, as follows:
There is nothing the matter with To-
eating at Fowler. The town is moving
along at lively pace, side by side with
the improvements of the surrounding
valley. We are peaceful among our
selves, and in harmony with all the
world. The town company have not
impoverished themselves, booming the
town, and still give away lots to those
who will improve them. They also
have residence and business lots at
prices, that make investment, safe be-
yond doubt. There is no flaw in a
title from the company. They are clear
as the midday sun.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

A daughter of VIM. G. Myers, who
resides ten miles northwest of town,
died on Saturday after short illness.
The girl was ten years of age. She had
fallen over wheelbarrow and it is sup
posed had received some internal injur-
les, for soon after the accident she was
taken sick and died. Mr.. Myers some
months ago removed with his family
from Iowa to Dodge City, and remained
here short time when he took up his
residence on his land northwest of the
city. He has our sympathy in the loss
of his child.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20
FOR SALE.

A printing Office, in live thriving
town in one of the best agricultural
regions in Kansas. A good business
established and will bear investigation.
Reason for selling, business pressure Of
present proprietor. For particulars,
call on, or address, STRAUSS & STAT
zELL, Real Estate Agents, Fowler City,
Kansas. aug20-3w.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

n. B. klaine, Editor of the TINES
and L. K. Mcintyre, Of Dodge City,
came in Saturday night last and Sun
dayed in Fowler. These are both men
Of wealth and influence, aud we are glad
they are taking stock in our young aud
thriving town.-Fowler City Graphic.
Thanks. Fowler is good city to
''tic to, aud promises to make lively
town.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20
X NJ. Wright & Co. are
clearing out their old stock
ut prices which surprise
the oldest of sem. -

At the first monthly meeting Of the
directors Of the Dodge City Building
and Lean association the following com
mittees were appointed: Finance COM
mittec: G. NJ Hoover, F. c. Zimmer-
mann and II. C. Chesington; building
committee: r P. Adams, Clarence Petty
and A Gluck; real estate committee:
DR.. I. L. McCarty, Morris Collar and
B. T. Milton.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

Dodge City continues to grow and
prosper with the limits of her resources
circumscribed. The scope of country
from which trade is received is yearly
narrowed, but business continues to i'm
prove, with perhaps smaller margins
and larger sales. The cattle interests
are not as large, and the granger bust
ness hardly compensates for the differ
ence. In the course of year or two
the granger trade will be much more
desirable and profitable.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

1t is proposed to bond Ford county in
the sum of $780,, 900, to aid in the con-
struction of the Cattle King Railroad
from Dodge City to Englewood. The
proposition will be submitted to the
people in the due course of time. The
people Of Ford county will never vote
these bonds.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

The west end of town is building up
rapidly, in the vicinity of A. J. An
thony and II. w. Tarbox's residences.
P. X. Hobble Is putting ups residence.
Roy Drake and R. W. Evans are pre-
pairing to build. j. R. Webster is al
so building. Three houses are being
erected on Olives addition, near M.
Collars house. A house is being built
northwest of the county poor house.
The west end of town is looming up.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20
r. M. Wright & Co.'S.
London Trousers 50. SO.

Good corn prospects in the Panhan-
die. The Mobeetie Panhandle says:
Judge Patton thinks he will make
at least forty bushels of corn to the
acre, and as corn sells readily here for
81. 60 per bushcl he is elated at his
prospects.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20
Whole suits $3.50 at r.
NJ. Wright & Co.'S.

Send your orders for all kinds of Tin
ware and Roofing, to f. c. Zimmerman,
who has a scientific timer employed
and guarantees satisfaction.
Lumber and Building Material
To be had at the very lowest prices at
McGeary Bros. Lumber Yard.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

Judge Peters, congressman from this
district, was IN the city Saturday, and
returned home Sunday He had law
case here. He expects to have some
opposition in the race next year, and
he is quietly repairing some broken
fences.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

1t will be observed that the average
heat of July 1885 was below the aver
age heat of July in some other years
and below the average of the eleven
years of which record has been made.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

W. ID. Pratt, editor of the Jetmore
Rcveille, was in the city this week. Mr.
Pratt represented Hodgeman county in
the Legislature last winter, and was
one of the most active men in that body.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

Dave Mather, on Friday last was APP
pointed City Marshall of New Kiowa,
aud at once entered upon the duties of
the Office. Dave was marshal at Dodge
City. and also assistant marshal for a
long time. Dave makes a good officer.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

W. D. Baker, postmaster at Ashland,
was in the city las. week. Mr.. Baker
is also in the mercantile business. He
has not been marked o. p, but does
not know when official decapitasien will
take place.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20
Protect your Houses.

Against lightning by purchasing one Of
the best lightning conductors in use.
At this time thunder bolts are frequent,
and now is your opportunity to put up
frst-class rods. L. c. Zimmerman, the
old reliable dealer, has the best rods in
use. ag6-4t.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

Gen. John G. Fonda, of Fonda, Ford
county, was in the city Monday. He is
acting Deputy County Surveyor. Gen.
Fonda is first class surveyor and en-
gineer, and is desirable acquisition to
our population.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

Mrs. II. ". Evans and Mrs. G.. NJ.
Hoover left Thursday night last for
Colorado. Mrs. Evans will remain at
st. Elmo, and Mrs. Hoover at Gunnison,
where they will enjoy the mountain air
for a short time.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

Miss Lizzie Emerson, who has been
visiting her brother, Geo. S. Emerson,
returned to her hcmc in Providence. r.
l., on Tuesday morning last. Mrs.
Geo. S. Emerson accompanied her as
far AS CoFeyville, Kan. and will re-
u:in there short time visiting friends.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

The political AK touched our friend,
N. G. Jones, postmaster at Garden
City. His place has been filed by a
full-feathered Democrat by the name
Of II. n. Christian. The Democrats
are preaching civil service all the tine,
but the Republicans go out an0 the
Democrats go in all the same.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

Don't let winter come on
you with your old clothes,
and when at Il. NJ. Wright
& Co.'S. you get a decent
looking every day suit for
$3.50.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

Finlay & Milton is the new law, loan
and real estate firm. MIR. Finlay is
from Warsaw, ILL., Mr. Milton is coun-
ty attorney. See their cards in this is
sue of the TINES. We predict for them
q grand business.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

There is some complaint about the
continuous heat of the summer. We
called at the Signal Office on Saturday,
and the gentlemanly officers gave us
some information on the subject of the
Summer heat for the month of July
since the signal Office was established
We give as follows the average thermal
indications for July since 1875:
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

T. B. Rice has added a boy to his
family. The stranger came Monday
morning.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

Sheriff Sughrue lost valuable mare
this week. The mare was probably
foundered.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

In order to make an exhibit of the
products of this county, we will re-
ceive at our Office in Dodge City, for
60 days from this date, samples Of corn,
wheat and potatoes, and to the person
furnishing the best samples of either of
these products raised on his own land,
in Ford county, We will send copy of
any one of the Dodge City papers for
one year. We will be glad to receive
samples of other products with state
ment of yield. FINLAY & MILTON.
Good pasture for 80 or IS head good
stock. Will sell on ground $50 tons
hay, or will deliver same.
w. A. ELLIOTT.
6 miles west, on Arkansas river.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

The s'town clock" is 'town talk. ,
The town clock is dandy.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

W. W. Wallace. newspaper man,
formerly Of Salida, Colo, is in the city
He wants to invest in a newspaper.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

Dave Mather invites the boys to come
and see him at New Kiowa. This must
be considered as cool invitation.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

Trail City is under way with three
saloons and dance hall.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20
Here's Your Chance {!

A small stock of salable Books
and Stationery and School Supplies for
sale at bargain. Particulars will be
given on application by mail or person
ally. }. G. BAIRD,
At the Santa Fe Freight office,
au6-3tA Dodge City, kas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

Col. Thos. S. Jones is making plan
For two-story dwelling to be built by
him. The house will be built after the
most approved style.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

Application for charters have been
filed with the secretary of state at To-
peka for street railway company and
water works company at Larned.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

Langton 6 Sherlock intend putting
up two-story brick business house on
the east side of the TINES Office.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

Col Prouty, Judge Beverley. Charles
Dickerson and others from Dodge City,
were at Trail City this week and invest
ed in town lots in that booming town.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

Miss Lizzie Culver returned from
Texas, where she has been spending
several months.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20
Fencing.

For Barb Wire, Posts, and Stays, at
rock bottom prices 60 to McGeary Bros,
Lumber Yard, south end of bridge.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

Two brothers have visited j. D. Roy,
one brother from Iowa and one brother
from New Jersey. They are delighted
with Kansas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

The wife of G. W. Colbert, of Dawes
Ferry, Ca, gave birth to twenty-five
pound baby Aug. II. It is the biggest
or record In Georgia.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

lawn sociable at the residence of J.
NJ. Norrell last night.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

E. j. Beard, e. f.. has returned
from Missouri, having visited his family.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

j. D. Roy, j. A. Armeut and H. Me-
Garry, have purchased lots near the
Baptist Church, aud will build fine cot
tayes with Mansard roofs. These build
in.s will be attractive and costly.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

Building continues in Dodge City
and the fall boom is in preparation.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

Town lots find ready sale at good
stiff prices in Dodge City.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

Stonewarc Of every description, for
ale ty j. II. CRAWFORD.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20
: d. KLAuNk. editor and Publisher
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

METHODIST EPrscoPAL-Rev. d. F. Owens, pas
tor, ut new NJ. E. church, every Sunday, at IL a.
M and go D. m. Sunday School at O'Clock p m.
Prayer meeting on Thursday evening.
BAPrIsT-Elder n. G. Collins, pastor. AT Union
Church every Sunday, II a. m. and ~ p. m:
PREsByrERIAN-Rev. Sheldon, pastor. Services
every Sunday II q clock and $50. Sunday school
so'clock. Prayer meeting Tuesday evening.
CArHOLIc--Msss services on Second and Fourth
Sundays of each month, at 10 O'Clock, a. m. Yes
ners af 4 O'Clock. %. m, REV. JOHN BEGLEY,
Catholic Priest.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

There is an enrolment of $50 schoo
children in Dodge City District.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

Glass and Lamps.
Window Glass, all sizes.
Lamps, all sizes.
Chandeliers, all kinds.
Call on NJ. COLLAR.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20
10 CAL NE w S.

A fire proof safe for sale. Inquire
at this Office.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20
Machine Oil, fine article, for sale
bv j. II. CRAWFORD.

Walter A. Wood and Standard now
ers, the easiest draft mowers, also the
Thomas & San 8, and other hayrakes
for sale at F. C. ZIMMERMAN S.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

Weather changed to a cool spell.
Daily Republican., 1885-11-18
Second Union Revival Meeting

The second meeting of the series Of
Union revival meetings being held thus
week WAS held in s.. Paui's NJ. E
church last night. This church was
hlled TO its utmost capacity, and many
went away unable to obtain admission.
Rev. DR.. Nixon had charge OF the
meeting and ann ulced the hymn 90.
for closer walk with Cod" which
was sung without instrum entail mus c
with much religious fervor.
Rev. DR.. heigwin led in prayer. DR.
Nixon read passage in Psalms and
made a few opening remarks He
urged christian people of al denomina.
tions TO stir themselves up," and said
that God WAS as ready and willing TO
move upon the hsarts OF the people now
az he was in the days of the reforma-
ton, when the Presby terisns took Scot
land and John Wesley started out with
the word as his parish.
He urged the great necessity OF more
earnest christian work by elders, by
deacons, by class leaders, by Sunday
school teachers, by fathers and by
mothers Rev &. w. Prettyman led in
prayer, and Rev. j. L. Estlin of the
Reformed Episcopal church made an
earnest exhortation. Prayers WERE
offered by Rev Mr.. Lindsay and Joseph
Pyle. Rev. DIR. Boyle made a brief
but impressive address. Rev. Mr.
Adams dismissed with the benedic
ton.
The third union meeting of the series
will be held In the West Presbyterian
church this evening, aud will be led by
Rev. U. W. Prettyman, another en-
gagement preventing DIR. Cook from
filling his appointment.