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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14
Yorktown ltems.

Our items were delayed last week,
and did not get around in time, but
hope these may get in in time to
be printed. -,
Another contest. The claim OF MIR.
Waters has a contest on it, His fam
ily starts to-day from Michigan, to
Thomas county, to make it their home.
Will get here only to find ii taken
from them. Hope there is law that
will give their home back to them.
NJ. d. Claypoole is hauling his cane
to the molasses mill. Mr. Worthing
makes them.
Mrs. Ed Sunday, from Seward, Neb.,
and Mrs. Moore, of Thomas county,
were guests of Mrs W. H. Hull last
week. Mrs. Sunday, it will be re
membered, was the lady who lost her
husband last spring. He died in
Oberlin. Got that far with their
Goods. He was taken back dead. She
has been out having house built on
her claim. on which she Intends to
make her home after next spring.
Mr.. William Howell has his house
finished except the plaster. He has
his well augur about ready for work.
A good many waiting on him.
There was certain family went
out riding and intended to camp on
the prairie. The wind rose so high
that they sought shelter, but got lost.
Finally they maae their bed under the
wagon tongue and retired. We would
advise his wife to put bell on him
next time, so he can find himself if
he gets lost.
But this is getting too lengthy. So
"a, ia. y. y. ID.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14
State Of Kansas
Probate Court,

Thomas County, Probate Court,
In the matter of the estate of John NJ. d.
Beswick deceased.
On reading and fileing the petition of ]. w.
Hook of Thomas County Kansas representing
that John NJ, ID. Beswick has lately died in
testate resident and inhabitant of the county
of Thomas State Of Kansas leaving goods and
chattels and estate within said county and a
minor heir in the State of Nebraska and pray
ing that administration Of his estate and
guardianship of his child be to him the said
j. w. Hook granted:
It's ordered that said petition be heard at a
special term of this court to be held at the
Court House in the city of Colby in said cou a.
ty on Saturday the 18th, day of Nov. A. d.
1856, at 10 O'Clock a. IN. and that noticeof such
hearing be given to all persons interested by
publishing this order once in each week for
three successive weeks prior to said day of
hearing in the Thomas County Cat news
Dated at Colby this sth, day of Oct. A. d. 1886
BY the court N. L. LACEY, Probate Judge
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14
NOtice-Timber Culture. No. 1929.
us. Land ONO. Oberlin Kans.

Sept. d, 1856,
Complaint having been entered at this Office
by A, L. Rockwell against Geo, NJ. Bretz for
failure to comply with the law as to Timber
Culture Entry No. Is, dated Sept 8 1881. upon
the ne or sec towns range 33.west in Thomas
county Kansas with view to the cancellation
of eaid entry: contestant alleging that Geo. NJ
Brett has failed to comply in the Timber Gull
ture law in that the last five acres he planted
to trees, seeds or cuttings he planted seed
that he knew would not grow, was told so at
the time but said plant them any way: said
seed were worm eaten and rotten acorns
which he knew would not grow, and that there
is no living trees on said entry at this date
but is covered with weeds feet high,
The said parties are hereby summoned to
appear at this Office on the 18th, day of Nov,
1885 at 10 o'clock, u. III. to respond and furnish
testimony cOncering said alleged failure.
A. L. PATCHIS, Register,
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14
NoticeNo. CHS.

NoticeNo. CyH.
Land Office at Oberlin. Kans.
Oct. 3. 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
bate Judge OF Thomas county KS at Colby Kas
on NOV. IL. 1856 viz: ]. w. Hook D 2293
for the NV or sec q town 7sOuth, range 81
west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land viz: Peter Gabus, A. J. Grice,
e. F. Murpey, G. n. Hunter, all of colby
Kansas.
A. 4. PATcHIN Register.
Hook 3-S.Octl4
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14
Notice for Publication. No. $500.

Notice for Publication. No. $3.50.
Land Ofiloe at Oberlin kansas. Aug 70 1889.
Notice Is hereby given that :tho following
names settler has fll0d notice of his intention
to make nnal proof In support of his claim
and that said proof will be made before Judge
District court or in his absence the clerk
thereof at colby kansas, on Oct Is, laS0, VIE:
Elwyn B Wright 526S for the &c Or sec
town south, range 81 west.
he names Ia. following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon. aud cultivation
of said land, viz: homer &. Mettey. homer n.
Bartlett. A N Brownileld, william Gilbert
F. A. williams all of colby kansas.
A. L. PArchIN, Register.
27-3sSeptS
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14
Notice No. 5035.
u. S. Land Office Oherliu

q. S. Land Office Oberlin Kans
Sept 3, 1886.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before Judge
of District court or in his absence the clerk
thereof ut Colby Kansas, on Oct. %. 1888, viz:
Andre GuilfOrd D. s. 3549 for the Sc or sec Ii
town south, range IS west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz:JOhn E. Miller, Joseph Long,
Chas Carpe inter-, Frank Davis, all of Colby
kansas,
AL PArCHIN, Register.
Riddle 2S33Sept.l8
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14
Election Proclamation.
State Of Kansas

State Of Kansas 8.
Thomas County
The State of Kansas, to all to whom these
pre- sents shall come, Greeting:
Know We. That l, the undersigned, Sheriff
OF Thomas County, Kansas, by virtue or the
authority in Inc vested. do, by this proclama-
ton, give public notice that on the Tuesday
succeeding the first Monday in November. A.
d. 1886. there will be held IL general election,
and the officers at that time to be chosen are
STATE TICKET.
l Associate Justice,
Governor,
Lieutenant Governor.
Secretary of State,
Attorney General,
auditor,
Treasurer,
Superintendent of public Instruction,
Congressman for sixth District.
COUNTY TICKET,
Representative,
Treasurer,
Clerk.
lCounty Superintendent,
l Register of Deeds,
County Attorney,
l Probate Judge,
clerk of District Court,
Sheriff,
Surveyor.
Coroner,
Commissioner for lst District.
Commissioner for 2nd District,
Commissioner for Bird. District.
TOWNSHIP TICKET.
Trustee,
Clerk,
Treasurer.
2Justices of the Peace,
COnstables.
And votes of Electors for said officers will be
received at the polls of each election district
in said county.
In Testimony Whereof, have hereunto set
my hand, at my Office at Colby in Said County,
this 18th, day of Oct. A: D, 1886,
w. H. KIEGERY, Sheriff.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14
Notice for Publication No. 5452.

Land Office at Oberlin, Kan. Aug Is, 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the P ohate Judge Thomas County Kansas at
Colby. Kansas. on Oct. Is, 1856, viz: Edwin s.
Teal. II. E. sos, for the ne or tsectiOn 30,
tewn south. range IS west
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land. viz: w. II. Baldwin, A. Ware
Eugene Hill. James SpeIlman all of Colby,
Kansas.
4 L PATCHIN, Register.
Porter s. Hovey s7-GSept9
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14

Notice For Publication No. S. g.
Land Office at Oberlin Kans Aug. rs 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
Of his claim. and that said proof will be
made before Probate Judge of Thomas
County Kansas at Colby Kansas. on Oct
%, 1856. viz: Idagene Lacey d. s. 1854 for
the Sc or Sec 10, town south, range 36
west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of, said land viz. David Daily,
VIM. o. VahorsdOl, John l. DOlan, Oren
Bailey all of Quickville Kansas,
A. L. PATcHIN, Register.
27-32Sept0
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14
Notice No. 6257.

Land Office, Oberlin, Kas.
Oct. 8, 1856.
Not ice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before Judge
District court or in his absence the clerk
thereof at colby Kansas, on Nov. q, 1885 viz:
w. c .Malloch, D S 35l4 for the sw or sec g.
town south. range 81 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land viz: James J. PeaslOe J. s. Peaslee
8. s. Fisk. A. Rizzi, all of Colby Kansas,
A. L. PATCHIN, Register.
Porter & Hovey 2e37Oct.A
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14
NOTICE NO. es43.

U. S. Land Office, Obcrlin. Kansas.
Sept. 3 1885.
Complaint having been entered at this Office
by John Frazier against Joseph I. Wagner
for abandoning his homestead entry No 72lO,
dated Nov IA, 1885. upon the nKsw ar sec6, NJ
se or Sec 6. town south, range 81 west, in
Thomas county, KS with a view TO the cancel
latiOn of said entry:
contestant alleges that no house has been
built no breaking or blowing has been done
upon this land since defendent made entry
thereon.
The said parties are hereby summoned to
appear at this office on the 18th day Of Nov.
1856. at 10 O'Clock m to respond and furnish
testimony concerning said alleged abandon
ment. A. L. PATCHIN, Register.
Vansickle Sl-3lOct.7
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14
Notice No. 1887.

e. s. Land Once ct WaKeeney, Kan.
Sept. -. 1885.
Complaint having been entered at this ONCE
by Minnie Towne against Adam Moore for
aban doning bis Homestead Entry No. 1854.
dated Feb, 1880, upon the NV Or Of sec. 20, town
said entry:
The said parties are hereby summoned to
appear at this Office on the 24th day Of Nov.
1854, at 10 O'Clock a. m. to respond and fur
nish testimony concerning said alleged aban.
donmont. w. H, PILKINTON, Receiver,
NJ, & H. 335Oct4
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14
Alias Notice No. 5lO2.
Us. Land Office at Oberlin Kansa

Sept. g. 1886.
Complaint having been entered ut this Office
by Frank j. Burling against Mary I. Hayden
for abanpOning her homestead entry no. 2,9l,
dated March l4th, 1885, upon the sw or sec. Z,
town. south, range 81. west. in Thomas county
Kansas with a view to the cancellation of said
entry; Contestant alleges that the said Ma, y
/, Hayden did not establish a residence on sald
land prior to April 5, 1856 before the con :
mencement.Of this contest,
The said parties are hereby summoned to
appear at this Office on the 4th, day of Nov.
1886 ut 10 O'Clock A. NJ, to respond and furnish
testimony concerning said alleged abandon
meEt. A. l.. PATcHIN, Register.
Wilson s. Addlenar. 30-S3Sept.8
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14
Riddle
Notice No. 1898.
q. s. Land Office Oberlin Kanss

q. s. Land Office Oberlin Kansas,
Sept 3. 1856
Notice IL hereby given that the following
uamed settler has fled notice Of his intention
to make ANAL proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before Judge
Of District court or In his absence the clerk
thereof ut Colby kansas, on NOV, l, 1870, viz:
Simon Miller e 3062 for the ne ar eec II, town
south, range 81 west.
he names the following witnesses to prove
hts continuous residence upon, and cultiva.
ton Of, aaid land. viz: T. e. Snodgrass,c. d Du.
moud, August Wolf, Jefferson head, all Of
colby kansas, A. L. PATcHIN Register.
Riddle 2S33Septl6
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14
Notice No. 1898.
Q. S. Land Office Oberlin, Kans


q. S. Land Office Oberln, Kans,
Sept Is, 1885.
complaint having been entered at this office
by Fay Gibbs, against Johann H. Itzen fOraban-
October &c, 1.s5. npon the ne or sec ), town
6 south, range 81 west, in Thomas county,
Kansas with view to the cancellation of
said entry, contestant alleges that
defendeEt and no member of his family has
not resided upon said tract since making said
entry and that there is not any improvements
on said land at present time.
The said parties are hereby summoned to
appear at this Office on the l8th,day of Nov.
1885, at 10 o'clock m to respond and furnish
testimony concerning said alleged failure.
A. L. PATCHIN Register.
Gibbs 29S2Sepr.3
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14
n Otlce, No. 6227.

Z, S. Land Office Oberlin Kansas,
Aug. 80, 1886.
Complaint having been entered at this
office by William Hayden against George
Patterson for abandoning his homestead
entry No 1928, dated Feb. "a 1885, upon
the Sc or sec Il, town Z south. range 81
west. in Thomas county Kansas with a
view to the cancellation of said entry.
Contestant alleges that he has never
built house or established residence
since making said entry upon said land.
The said parties are hereby summoned
to appear at this Office on the 18th day
of Oct. 1886 at 10 o clock to respond and
furnish testimony concerning said alleged
abandonment.
4. L. PaTcHIN, Register
S. & D. 2s-32Sept9
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14
Notice. No. 1927.
Land Office at waKeeney, Kan

Land Office at WaKeeney, Kan.
Oct. =, 1886
Complaint having been entered ut this Office
by Anna N. Giesler against Daniel Il, Luther
for abandoning his Homestead Entry No. llG5l
dated January u, 1sS6, upon the ne Or of sec 20
town 10 south. range 3 west in Thomas county
kans. with view tOthe cancellation of said
entry:
OThe said parties are hereby summoned to
appear ut this Office on the 18th day of Nov.
1Ueb at 10 O'Clock a. IN. to repond and furnish
testimony concerning said alleged: abandon
ment,
W. H. PILKENTON. Receiver.
SI-AOpt-
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14
Notice For Publication No. GOAL.
Land Office at Oberlin, Kans.,

eept,- II, 1855.
notice is hereby given thatthe following named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
final proof in support Of his claim
Judge of the district court or in his absence
the clerk thereof, at Colby. Kansas, on
Nov 5, 1888, viz: ]. w. Miller, D. 8.
No. 1877. for the Sc or sec Is. town south,
range Is W.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land viz: Geo. Anthony, Samuel Rick
Copeland Kansas.
A. Ii PATCHIN, Register.
sQ3lSept q
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14
K.C.PorterDeft
Notice For Publication No. 5815.
Land Office at Oberlin Kans

Sept. 2, 1885
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim and that said proof will be
made before Judge district court or in his
absence the clerk thereof at Colby Kan,
on Nov ID, 1885, viz: Thomas McKiver
ID. s. 2457 for the Sc or sec "a town 6
south, range 30 west
He names the following witnesses TO
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of. said land, viz. Harmoar
Bottger, Henry walseman, Fay Gibbs.
I. +. S.apleton all of Cumberland Kan.
Jensen d. S. 1912 and A Roberson
II h 1865 on same land are notified that
unless they appear at the same time and
place their D. S. and H. E, viii be eapx
celled. A L. PATcHTN Register.
28-43Sept.l6
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14
Notice for Publication No. sis9.

Land Office At Oberlin. Kaps.,
Oct. 2, 1886.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
10 maze nnal proof in support of his claip.
dna tlae SAID proof will be made before Pro-
oate Judge of Thomas county at Colby Kans.
on Nov. 70 1855 viz: VIM. Morehead II e 3S5lfor
the ne or sec ~, town south range 81 west
ne names the following witnesses to prove
!is continuous residence upon. and cultiva-
tion OF, said land. viz: John Vertrees. of Colby.
JACOB Clinkenheard. OF Copeland, Wm Stall,
SuicAvliie kanS-j. W. Miller ofCcpelandnans
A, l.. PATCHIN. Register.
3,SeOct5
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14
8. n, 4 H.
notice NO. $3.50.

U. s. Land Once, Oberlin. Kans.
Oct. 9, 1856.
Notice u hereby given that the following
named settler has dled notice Of his intention
to make Anal proof in support Of his
claim, and that said proof " Ill be made before
Probate Judge Of Thomas county at Colby
Kans, on Nov. -, 1875, viz: W. r. May,
HsE 4lo3 for the sw:Qr sec ., town Z south,
range 81 west.
he names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous reside nee upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz: G.. N. Hunter, Arthur Cous.
ins, i. J. Grics, VIM. ID. Mitchell, oil Of colby
Kansas.
A. L. PATCHIN. Register
3s-37Oct.H
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14
Notice No 1886
q. 8. Land Once. oberlin, Kans.

Sept. $3.50.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice Of his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before Pro
bate Judge of Thomas county kansas at colby
Kansas, on Nov. 20, 1854, viz: +. A. Ikerd D
Eta for the NV or secs, town south, range "a
west.
his continuous residence upon. and cultiva-
ton of said land, viz: 8 Dunkin, L Sims,
Rickerbaugh, W Saunders all Of sOlby kan.
n A Duff having E 1911 and h Madison
having D. S. 1850 on the same land is hereby
notified to appear at the same time and place
or their h E and d 8 will be cancelled.
A L PATchIN Register.
WillcOxon 3633Sept16
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14
Notice No. 6198

q. 8. Land OMce at Oberlin Hams.
Aug. %. 1855.
Complaint having been entered at this Office
by vintOn Green against w, N. Ashley for
abandoning his homestead entry No, 4599,
dated August Il, 1885. upon the ne or sec IA,
town south, range "a west, In Thomas county
Kansas with u view to the cancellation Of said
entry. Contestant alleges that deft has never
established a residence on said tract of land
since making said entry.
The said parties are hereby summoned to
appear at this Office on the 4ta day of Nov
1885. at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. to respond and fur.
nish testimony concerning said alleged aban-,
dOnment. A, L. PATcHIN, REGISTER.
Dun 30,33SeDt0
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14
Notice for Publication No. 1924.
Land Office at OberIin, Kansas.
Oct. g, 1876.

Land Ohlce AT Ubernn, KansaS.
Oct. g, 1876.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Probate
Judge Of Thomas county, at Colby, Xans. on
Nov. 10, 1855 wisdom H. Blodgett H E 44l6, for
the ne or sec town south. range 81 west.
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz: Riley Sierer. NJ. Bannistcr
H. 8. Brown. Oakley, Kan's. VIM. Bartlett OF
Hawkeye Kans.
A. L. PATCHIN, Register,
Riddle 3l.3BOct7
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14
Notice For Publication No. CLIO.

Sept 70. 1885
Notice ts hereby given that the following
to make ANAL proof in supsort Of his claim.
and that said proof will be made before Pro
bate Judge of Thomas county at Colby Kans.
on Nov. II, 1850, viz: j. Davidson H 49, for
the Sw or sec town south range 80 west
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land viz: Nathan Byars. p. Turney,
Kans.
AL PATCHIN Register
Porter HOvey 1886 Sept. 20
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14
Notice No. 3i3.
US. Land omce, oberlin. Kan.

Z. ;. LHilu CIllct, JDtrIIIi- haH
Aug. ia. 1856,
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of lis intention
to make fnal proof in support of his claim.
and that said proof viii be made before Jldsc
Of District court or in his absence the clerk
thereof az Colby Kaus. on Oct. u, issj Viz:
homer Mettey h f fzls for the he or sec 9.
town Ssouth. range 81 west.
he naues the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon. and cuitiya-
tion of, said lard. VIZ: Geo. Mclaughlin, WE.
Gilbert, h. NJ. Bartlett, ", h. Swetland all CT
colby kansas.
2-S2Sept97
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14
Notice No. B493.

q S Land ONCE, Oberlin Kas.
Sept. q, 1888
Complaint having been entered ut this Office
by Leila A. Young against Samuel Clark
for abandoning his homestead entry No.
1851 dated Mar. Is, 1885, upon the ne or sec IL,
town6 south, range 80 west. in Thomas county,
Kans, with q view to the cancellation of said
entry:
Contestant alleges that deft, has not estab-
lished an actual residence on said tract since
making said entry and neither said defendent
ner any legal member of his family is resid-
ing on said tSact at this date.
The said parties are hereby summoned
to appear at this Office on thex3d day Of Dec i,
1885, at 10 O'clock, q IN, to respond and furnish
testimony concerning said alleged abandon.
ment. A. L. PATCHIN. Register
Wilson 31-NOct7
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14
Notice For Publication No 5524.

Lana once 1T Ob0rl1n, kAns
Aug -, lSS6.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has aled notice of his intention
TO make cemmutation proof In support of his
claim and that said proof will be made before
Probate Judge Of Thomas county K'sa at Col
~ Ms, on Oct S,l6Ss, viz: Geo. p. Vickers b.
g. No 1898, for the nc or sec 3. town south
range 81 west
He names the following witnesses to prove
MS cOntlnuOus residence upon and cultiva-
tlon or said land, viz: James e. Stricklin, j. F
Rollins, hamtOn b. Stout all of Colby, Ean's
Thomas VBelles, of Otterbourne Kan.
l. PATCHIN, Register.
GOOdSOe 2s-HSept9
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14

@ 3 Land Uiice. Wakeeney kanS,
Sept. Is. $3.50.
Complaint having been entered at This
Office by Willism II. keeney against David W.
Luther for abandoning his homestead entry
No, lu549. dated Dec. s.h, 1855, upon the sc or
N. III Thomas county. Kansas with view to
the cancellation of said entry: the said parties
are hereby summoned TO appear at this Office
on the End Gay OF October 1856. st 10 O'Clock
a. H.. to respond and furnish testimony con-
corning said alleged abandonment
W. II. PILKERrON. Receiver.
B. J. F. Hanna .assSepts3
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14
Riddle
Divorce Notice.

IN the DISTRICT Court OF the State OF Kansas
term A. ID. 1884,
N. H, Porter Plh
VI
X. .PorterDeft
The said defendant X. C. Porter Is hereby
notified that she has been sued in the District
Court of Thomas county State Of Kansas for
said plaintiff fled his petition in the above
named court on the eth. day of!Sept A, d. 14o6
which petition you must answer on or before
Nov. 9Th, 1884, or the same will be taken "A
true and judgement of divorce rendered acl
ceIdingly and that you will be forever barred
of all right. title, interest or estate in and to
any and all property both personal and real
estate in possession or in expectancy or that
said plaintiff may acquire hereafter
N. II. PORTER, PHI
Attest w. g. PORTER, Pin. Atty.
Z. J. PAINE, Clerk District Court.
tSFaI1
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14
Notice for Publication No. 1915.
Porter & hOvey
Notice for Publication No 50l8.
Land Office at Oberlin, Kan,

Land Office at Oberlin, Kan,
Sept IL, 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim
and that said proof will be made before the
Jan, 10, 1887. viz: Mary A. Hay d. 8. No.
1856 for the ne or sec "a, town 8 south. range
80 w. He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land. viz; J. W. Gilmore,
James passed., Samuel passed., VIM. H.Archer
all ofOtterbourne Kans.
AL PArCHIN, Register.
Wi,lcoxon 2o3lSopt.3