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Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

We would ike to impress on our
good people the Importance of getting
acquainted with the strangers who are
seeking hcmes among US. 4 family
ought rot to he allowed to live fer
months without receiving call from
the nsighhors. Many woman has be-
cone homesick only for the reason that
she thought herself sighted BY her new
ncigilbors. This ought to be. Especial
" should members of the several
churches look after newcomers and see
that they find encouragement and assis-
tance from those of their own faith and
order. This is not PROSECUTING, but a
Christian duty. Look after the new
comers, and make them feel that they
are welcome among us, aud very soon
they will not want to leave us. The
above timely suggestions come from
tie Kinsley Graphic.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21
The man who understands the i'm

The man who understands the I'm
portant governing principle of trade,
who realizes the necessities Of the
times and seeks to satisfy them; who
Systematically adver:ises his business,
gives people to understand that he re-
ally mcans business and is thoroughly
alive to all taat is going on, he, above
all others, -ctllcr things being equal
is Tic man who makes financial tri-
umph in life and has his efforts crown
ed with the laurel wreath of success.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

The friends Of the temperance cause
will urge upon the special session Of the
legislature to amend the temperance
law, SO that less whisky will be sold in
the drug stores. Considering the high
moral ground taken by the druggists
throughout the state when tie law vas
passed, there has been sad falling from
grace. There is 90 denying the fact
that some Of the drug stores have sold
very carelessly.-Garicn City Sentinel
Great goodnessi How careless!
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21
How many men will want to sta

How many men viii want to start
hacl; to their wife S people since the
blizzard? We are nct one of the nuni-
bc-.-Cimar"on Sod House.
TIE cold wave strIci.. the entire ccun-
try-no section Of the United States
was an exception to the visit Of the
great storm. OF course, in going back
TO one wifes people, a person woala
te in no better circumstances, unless
better provision was made for warmth
ard comfort. With comfortable quar-
ters and plenty of provisions here, the
''sor-in law would be Just as we'll oif
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

j. w. Johnson, the cigar manufac-
turer, who was lyingill with pneumonia
in this city, and who was taken to his
home in Emporia, last week, died the
day after his arrival in that city, Mr..
johnson was kindly cared for while here
by the members Of A. O. Z. ". order,
of which society he was member.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

Quo warranto proceedings have been
commenced in the State Supreme Court
against those officers in Ford county
who refuse to turn over their Offices to
the officers who have made demand
for the same. IF the proceedings are
sustained all salaries and fees collected
must be paid to the officers declared
elected. Tn the event the officer fails
to turn over the amount collected, the
bonGsmen of the officer VIII be held re-
spcnsible.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

The Englewood Chief says: sThcrc
is no let up to the settlers pouring into
and locating in the great Neutral Strip.
There is room down there for all.
Wonder if they have been going
through these snow drifts?
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

The Garden City Sentinel talks of
opening the irrigation bitches in the
spring. The Sentinel probably wants
an outlet for the abundance of water
which is promised from the great guam
tity Of snowfall this winter.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

j. Denny, of this place has received
a blank bond fer county clerk with a let
ter instructing him to execute it, and
saying that if Gallagher is counted out,
that Gaede will not get the place, but
that Denny will be the man. -Cimarron
Sod House. .
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

It's far better thing to take your
own paper than to borrow your neigh
Dor s. You can have your own just
when you want it. And then you Will
be doing something like the fair thing
toward the printer.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

On the Cimarron river the losses of
cattle have been severe. 1t is repocted
that to every mile south Of the Hardes-
ty range, $50 head of dead cattle lie
north Of the wire fence. This estimate
is put at higher figures. Some make
the loss less. Hardesty Brothers Will
be chief losers.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21
More snow Monday last.

Last Thursday during the storm, Mrs.
McAIistcr. . widow living in the Pear
Iette rcishbcilood, started on an crrand
to Il nc;gi.tor $, by the name of Jasper
Brewers. In the binding storm OF
n W and wind she lost her bearings,
and unable to discover any habitation,
she wandered about all day upon the
open prairie. About night she came
u on the unoccapied house of 3. +.
Cox. Here she passed the night; and
we may well imagine that it was one
i,ied with horrors that no tongue will
be able to portray. On the following
morning the unfortunate woman made
her way to tie residence Of Mr. Bow
ers. Though badly frozen; she will re-
coycr viii, 10 more serious loss than
that OF one of her toes The only won
der is that she vas able to live through
the terrible r;git.-Fow..ss:: Graphic.
jar. 1t.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

A petition is in circulation asking
that the city Of Dodge City be made a
city of the second class. A registration
Of voters is required under the charter
Of city Of the second class. Dodge
City is at present city of the third
class.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

Steps have been taken by the people
of Pierceyille to put in a 5000 free
bridge this spring. The subject has
been thoroughly canyassed, and there
is moral certainty that the bridge will
be built.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

The foolish virgins who spend nine
teen months in learning to decorate
china. would do well to remember that
the young man in search of wife is
more likely to tic to girl who knows
how to decorate her china with good
square meal, well cooked and daintily
served.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

George l.. Chapman, who was frozen
to death near Garden City, was a
young man who resided in Speareville
and Dodge City, for short time, and
was in the employ of the S!aven Bros.
lie was an excellent young man, and
his death is sincerity regretted.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

S. 4. Bullard has returned from his
ranch. He informs US that ~ head of
dead cattle were found in the inclosure.
The largest number of his cattle had
drirted south, and bis men are in
search Of them. The fence enclosing
his pasture is considered a blessing for
Finuey county,.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

NJ. f. Clrte starts to-dayon a month S
visit to California, where he formerly
resided. His folks at Dodge City viii
accompany him. Some say that the
air in California is fraug!lt with matri-
monial zephyrs but NJ. E. says not-of.
course that settles it.-Gardcn City
Irrirat)r. 9th.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

j. o. Horton and Miss Mary Schcne-
wctter were married in Fowler on the
9th inst. The Graphic says "the Cor
dian knot was tied by Rev. J. 3. Brew
er, in solemn and impressive manner. y
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

ga man takhs drink. . says ia
pancse proverb, then the drink takes
drink, and next the drink takes the
man. Last of all, as rule, the devil
takes both the man and drink. That S
lust about the size of the drinking bus
/; less in Burlington. Patriot.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21
January, appropriately named, ia

January, appropriately named, ia
mas -like-two-faced. sure enough.
First, little sunshine, aud then Il
good deal of face not sunshine. Janu-
afy was SO called by the kcn.ans as be-
ing sacred to Janus, Latin deity rep
resented as two-faeed, an,i regarded as
the janitor Of the gates Of heaven. Jan
uary of this year has shown iwo faces,
hut mostly cue faee-a Geld face. We
shall be glad when It's mild face does
appear.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21
To Teachers.

The regular quarterly examination of
teachers for certificates TO teach In the
public schools of tho county will be
held in the Dodge City school building
ON Saturday, January 30th, 1886, be-
ginning at 9 clock a. m.
JouE GEeEsByKE, County Supt.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

A young man course IN life is often
government by his taste IN hats. For
instance young man who feels COM
Portable only under a stoyepipe neces-
sarily becomes lawyer, doctor, preach
er, actor orthe like, and thus becomes
a complete failure, whilc If he had been
content to wear soft hat, he would
have drifted into blacksmith shop and
become 4 good citi2en.-EX.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

Late Saturday evening, during the
snow storm, the wife and child
of Mr. Hughes, living rear Touz:.lin,
went to the stable, some distance from
the house, to feed some stock. II re-
turning, blinded by the drifting snow
they lest their way and remained cut all
night in the storm. The child found
its way next morning to the house near
Il frozen to death, and when the moth
er was found she was almost dead.
People carnot be too careful in keep
ing distances and courses upon these
yet partially checkered plains. Meade
Center Press, Jan. Sth.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

W. J. Fitzgerald received the sad in
.tclligence of the death of his father on
Saturday afternoon last The deceased
was resident Of Preston, Iowa, and
was about A years of age. His name
was James Fitzgerald, Mr. Fitzgerald
has our sympathy in his affliction.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

There was a report on the streets
Tuesday morning that John Mueller
was badly frozen in the hands and feet,
aud that his boss herder, who was ac-
companying him to Wa Keeney, was
frozen to death, last week; but we
could trace the ruUor to no reliable
source, and concluded that it was an
idle one.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

The Second Assistant Postmaster
General has issued an order establish
ing direct mail line between Meade
Center and Cimarron; also a line from
10 Ash, by way Of .Mertilla, to West
plains
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

c. ". Willett, Secretary of the
Western Kansas Cattle Growers As
sociation, estimates the losses Of cat
tie On the Cimarron at about % per
cent. There has been considerable ex-
ageration in the reports Of the losses
OF cattle
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

The Legislature of Kansas met on
Tuesday. The body will sit thirty days
aud the business to be transacted is
the re-apportionnent Of the State into
senatorial and legislative districts.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

There is not such vast difference,
after all, in some of the habits of the
boys and girls of Dodge City. The
boys chew tobacco and smoke cigarettes,
and the girls chew-gum.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

Most of the new settlers, either from
neglect or for the want of means, were
unprepared for severe storms, and the
loss fall heavily upon them. Appleton
Era.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

The revival work goes on in the NJ.
Il. Church. Rev. Mr.. Bartle returned
Sunday morning from visit to his
family in Larned, and he is now CON
ductlng the meetings.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

W. K. Martin has been engaged as
druggist and chemist for Henry Sturm.
Mr.. Martin is an experienced druggist.
Mr.. Sturm intends to conform to the
law in regard to pharmacy.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

Silver Leaf, Climax and Boquet are
the popular brands Of -four in this
market. manufactured at Sunset Roller
Mills, Dodge City, Kansas
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

We arc glad to see Rev \. p George
out again after a severe attack Of ma
larial fever, which confined him to his
room about ten days. He filled the
pulpit of the II. Il. church Sunday at
the usual hours. Nickerson Argosy.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

A number of people from the coun-
try were in town Tuesday, notwith-
standing the cold southeast wind was
disagreeable.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

For the best asortmcntmeEt Of bron-
zed and General Hardware. Tinware
and Stoves call al +. G. ZIMMERMANN S
Store, Sturm Block
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

The January moon was full ycster-
day. Judging frona the character of
the weather, the moon was full when
she first appeared-full Of snow.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

Baggage master, Frank McCaul in
forms the Kinsley Graphic that while
they were blocked at Elinwood, a sub
scription paper was circulated among
the passengers, and $l5.0G was raised
and presented to conductor II. nj. Hub
bard as a token of their appreciation of
his interest taken in making everything
as comfortable as possible for them.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

The Santa Fe company shut down
the rail mills at Newton, Tuesday Of
last week. Work will not be resumed
again for three or four weeks.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

The Appleton Era, by Sales & VIII
liams, made its appearance last week.
tits neatly printed paper, well-gotten
up. and deserves success.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

A man by the name of Mellin, who
lives at Cimarron, was badly frozen,
which gave rise to the rumor about
John Mueller being frozen.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

The Cimarron Sod House was caught
in the storm last week. 1t came to US
printed On half sheet of brown paper
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

Garden City has gone into "moral
spasm,' so We are informed Eight
gamblers we're arrested, but what to
do with them was a question.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

"We railroaders have to go as well as
others, said an Arkansas Valley brake
man on learning Of the sudden death Of
Vanderbilt.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

j. K. Hopper, mayor of Cimarron,
came down Tuesday, and remains Ion
ger than he desired on account of the
snow blockade.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

Mrs. II. I. Drake, who is in Chica-
60 visiting sister and also for medical
treatmeut Is recovering her health slow
ly.-Nickerson Argosy.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

Peter Hotz. Of Gro, ked Greek town
ship, am old ;raprer. was down on the
Beaver. in tic Tetiitcr.,f for three weeks
on a hunting expedition. lie eama in
TO The city on bis return last Monday
exhibiting as an evidence of his slper-
Tor nimred traits, Z deer, G antelope, IS
gray wolf hides, i6 ecnn skins. cata-
mount, and so skunk skins. He spoke
as though this exic'l:tica vas ordinary
in point Of success conf AIRED with the
msny he enjoyed during the year.
Meade Centre Press.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

J. Collar has removed the coal oiice
near the depot to the office lately fitted
up by him opposite the Dean House.
Nr. Collar had provided large guam
tity of coal previous to the storm, but
demand was greater than he anticipat
ed. He has, however, been supplying
his customers right along, the railroad
company furnishing him with the need
ful article. Jake is an industrious man
and takes pains to accommodate his
customers. He wants his friends to
come and see him at his new Office.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21
A Sad Accident.

L. J. Kinder, who lives some II
miles northeast from Wilburn, arrived
on the evening of the 18th with the re-
mains of his son, D. S. Kinder, who was
crushed to death Tuesday, 18th inst !,
by the upsetting of loaded wagon, as
they were nearing the North Fork Of the
PaIadora, and in short distance from
Mr. Xies ranch. D. s. Kinder leaves
a wife and two children. He was near
% years Of age. His family knows
nothing of the death, and it will be
quite shock to them when he is taken
home. They were loaded fer Taseosa,
Texas, and were in two or three days
travel of their destination when the ac-
cident happened. Mr.. Kinder left the
and load returned with the remains.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

Z Fred Wenie was down the road last
week, on business connected with insur-
ancc.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

Rev. D. S. Donegan, of Port Byron,
ILL.,, preached in the Baptist Church,
on Sunday. Heis an old friend Of II
der Collins and also OF the editor of the
TINES. Mr.. Donegan was a resident Of
Missouri at ore time. and prominent
citizen Of that state. He has been in
the ministry for about 15 years, ard is
an eloquent and logical speaker lie
has gone to Garden City, where he xlI!
probably locate. Being aa impressive
speaker and genial gentleman, 'se can
not fail to make friends.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

"What are the last teeth that come"
asked a Dodge City teacher of her class
in physiology. "False tecth," replied
the boy sitting on the back seat.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

The Graphic says "a telephone line
from Dodge City to Fowler is being
talked u" Hello!
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

A complete line Of the Celebrated
Omaha Mixed Paints, at the City Drug
Store. Front, corner Of Bridge streets.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21
RucL!en's krnica Eaiya.

The best Saive I'D the world for Cuts.
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. Salt !.aeur. Fever
Sores. Tetfer. Ch2p2ed Hands Chiibiains
COINS. and all S1.lu Eraptinns. ano pcsi>
tiY"ly cures Plies. or Eo Day rsauired. It
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction.
or li,sreT refunded. Price % cts. per box.
For sale at City Drug Store
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

III. II. Covert has fine stock Of
family groceries just suited to the trade
of Dodge City.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

Web Roth was in town yesterday.
He says his wife and daughter were not
so badly frozen as reported in the pa
per last week.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

Laban Lemcrt, of Seward county,
was in the city several days.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

Henley Roller and Club Skates, the
best made, at eastern prices, at Z. e..
ZEMMERaANN S Store, Sturm Block
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

About nine inches Of snow has fallen
during January, up to the 18th inst.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

The Sunset Roller Mills are manu-
featuring several popular brands Of
choice forr-tl.e Silver Leaf, Climax
and Boquet ezceii any -four made in the
west,
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

The weather changed with the change
of the moon yesterday morning
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

Blacksmith Tools, Iron and Wagon
Wood Ware, at lowest prices, at T.
c. .ZIMMEgMANN Sturm Block.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

IT. II. Covert has fire stock OF
fancy and staple groceries in the new
brick On Bridge street.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

Sunset Roller Mills choice brands ar
Silver Leaf, Climax and BoqHet.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

The Graphic speaks of land seekers
being in Fowler last week.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

Tuesday morning was clear and cold
The thermometer indicated 100 below
Zero
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

Syracuse, Kansas, had coal famine
last week.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

Chas. Heinz and others will construct
hotel building on Front street.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

: SHINING ''doggies" is new pursuit.
made so by the hard weather.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

Go ard see Coycrts elegant stock Of
family groceries, just opened in brick
block on Bridge street.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

Go to C. G.. Briggs for fresh bread
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

An oyercoat thief was bound over in
Judge Cook court On Monday.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

DonGE CITY TINES and Topeka
Weekly Capital, for $500.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

Hon. c. F. NJ. Niles took possession
of the registership Of sthe Land Office
at Garden City on the 9Th inst
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21
AyTESYASe, LADIES

The undersigned Is prepared to DO all
kinds Of rag carpet Wearing. All kinds
of CARPET chain constantly on hand, and
ready made carpets fer sale. Address
NN. II. GILLAED, Offerle, Kas 6sa
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21

Larned had coal famine this week.
Dodge City times., 1886-01-21
NOTICE.
First published in Dodge City TINzsJan. H. 1886;
STATE OF KANSAS. In the District Court CT
COUNTY OF FORD. Fof county.
Sophronia Ann Allen, Plaintiff,
NOTICE
SamueI Allen, Defendant.

The defendant, Samuel Allen, will take notice
that yoa have been sued by the above named
plaintiff in the District Court Of Ford county,
Kansas, ON her petition praying for divorce from
you: and that unless you plead. answer or demur
TO said petition ON or before the 26th day Of Feb
Yuary, 1885, the said petition will be taken as true
and Judgment, giving unto the said plaintiff de-
erce u divorce, Win be rendered accordingly.
FYzx.AY q MuTc@. kst'ye fer Fssinsie.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-01-28

cordial expressions Of approval here.
His appointment was so generally en-
dorsed. that it was supposed that he
would be at once confirmed by the
Senate. The opposition to his coniir-
nation seems to be headed by Senator
German. and is believed to he the re-
suit Of personal malice. Ii Is urged
against him that he was put upon the
bench at too advanced an age. but as
he is still q vigorous man it is urged
by his friends that his confirmation
should not be defeated upon this
ground.
Widows and children Of soldiers Of
the Union, who are now receiving
pensions of IS a month. will be inter
ested in the discussion now in pro-
gress in the House on a bill to in
crease that class Of pensions to $l2
per month. The increased expendi-
ture necessary to meet the advance
would be something over 5000, 600
year.
Gen. Logan and other members Of
the Metropolitan NJ. E. Church have
started q movement on foot with the
view Of securing the return of DR..
Newman to the pastorate ofthe church.
As the doctor is at present without q
charge, and has expressed a willing.
ness to return, it is thought that no
difficulty will be experienced in secur.
ing the consent of the bishops, who
make the assignments.
1t is probable that the great tsle.
phone suit will be brought in this city,
as the scientific collections which 90
to establish the facts in the case are
here. This city is the home of Mr..
Bell, the leading spirit of the company
and itisgenerally conceded that Wash
ington would be the most convenient
to all parties. Fl.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-01-28
As we are about throueh-or ough

As we are about through-or ough,
to be-with the fun and frolic oil
throwing up our caps over the cleo
tions Of Senator German and Governor
Lloyd, would it not be as well now for
the Legislature to hurry up the other
elections-Treasurer and Police Com
missioners-and get down to the solid
work Of the session? As long as these
elections are pending. they will prove
more or less an embarrassment. In
deed, We think. q mistake was COM
mitted when one caucus action was
not made to anSwer for all. However
this may be, we think that legislation
would be advanced by determining at
once who our Treasurer is to be and
who our Police Commissioners. There
is vast deal of matter already cut out
for legislative action, and the danger is
that some will be overlooked, some be
forced upon the heel of the session.
with the result of leaving many i'm
portant measures Enacted on or hur-
risd to . conclusion in an imperfect
and defective condition.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-01-28


al dsy yesterday (Sanday) and 10
day the 1kds are IN splendid trim for
that eni5nent- Some Of our young
men did et xsit long before they
awaited themselves of the opportuni-
y take eide. ] understand some Of
them led home in heansifal style on
Monday hfternoon (bat alas ! for hu-
man caislations. A. nothing 10 sare
but deatlAsd taxes. they did not re-
turn u zach 6ne condition, As the
sleigh vs. seen next morning beside
the road 4 quite dilapidated condi-
ton. ! Npe the young gentlemen
escaped srsonal injury. and nothing
more se5,us befsll them than the
breakingFp Of their sleigh. @.