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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-04-08
Notice for Publication No 4282
Land Once at Oberlin, Kans

Feb. y, 1888.
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 Register
Of: Receiver ut Oberiin, Kans., on April 18th,
1885, viz: Ira ID. Patrick, d s No 179O for the NV
or sec. 10, town south, range 81 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land viz: Il E Lucas, of Sheridan, KS.
J. Williamson, s. Boyer. +. Is. Murphy, of
Gem, Kansas.
A. L. PATCHIN, Register.
Bertram Doom. is-5m4
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-04-08
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION No. 1871.
Land Omce al Oberlin. Kans,

March Is. 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
ana that said proof will be made before Pro-
bate Judge, Thomas Co.. X s, at Colby, KS, on
May /, 1885, viz: Geo i Buerstetta, II T. No $40
for the, Sc or sec -, town south, range 81 W.
He MINES the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cGitiva-
ton of said land. viz: A f Miller, S \ Loop,
I + SnodgraSs, Lou Dart, all CT Colby, Kan.
\. L. pATCHIc;, Register.
S.-Sul;tl
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-04-08
Notice For Publication No 1917
Land Office at Oberlin, Ks

Land Office at Oberlin, kan6. Z
Men. 2, s00o
Notice is hereby given that the fOliOwinG
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 Judge
Dist. Court or in his absence the Clerk thereof
ut Colby, KaS, on Apr. II, lSS6, viz: Robert Jar.
dine, H No 49, for the NV or sec 1. s Sr33w
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cui.iva-
ton of said land, viz: W II Reed, Thos.
Reed. Nathan Byars, W II Miller, ali OF Colby,
Kansas. n l. PATCnIN, Register.
i-6mll
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-04-08
Notice For Publication No. 44O7.
Land Office ut Oberlin, Kansas.

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 win be made before Judge
District Court, or in his absence the Clerk
thereof at Colby, Kansas, on May 10, 1886, viz:
Jefferson Head, d. S. c341, for the ne Or sec Is,
town south, range IS west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz: Il. Hockett, J. n. Wander
worker, H. c. Fuller, Dave Mitchell. IN of Col
by, Kansas.
A. PArcHIN. Register.
WeldBros. 4-Qal
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-04-08
Alias Notice-Timbcr Culture No. 4474.
q. S. Land Office, Oberlin, Kansas.
10CC


February II, 1856.
Complaint having been entered ut this Office
by l. H Brush against Oscar Thompson for
failure to comply with law as to timber cul-
ture entry entry No 7405, dated October I'D,
1850, upon the Sc or sec 5, town 6 south, range
81 west, in Thomas county, Kansas, with
view to the cancellation of said entry; con.
who1Ir fs;ied to breaI or ,Io,r mas
said land or cause the same to be done Mt any
time since making said entry and has wholly
failed to plant a single acre of said lard to
timber. trees, tree seeds or cuttings or cause
the same to be done at any time since making
said entry: the said parties are hereby
summoned to appear at this Office on the I'D
day of April, 1856, at 10 o'clock q. M. to
respond and furnish testimony concerning
said alleged failure.
A. L. PArCHIN, Register.
&C Reynolds 2-5mlS
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-04-08
Notice No 1926

EAL1 Clerk of the Dist. Court,
Middletown transcript., 1886-02-19
Masonic Banquet at Smyrna.

Harmony Lodge No. Is, of Smyrna
gave banquet last evening in honor of the
dedication of the Masonic Temple at that
place. Ten members of the Grand Lodge
were present and performed the dedica-
ton ceremonies. Seventeen members of
Union Lodge No. 5, of Middletown were
present together with representatives from
Dover, and Milford and other parts of the
State, and Maryland, making in all $50
guests who sat down at the same time to
the we'll provided tables laid in the audi
torium of Town Hall.
The toasts were responded to as follows:
Prot. Handy, Smyrna" Our invited
guests ~ Thomas Davidson, The
Grand Lodge, of Delaware p Beniah
Watson, OF Dover, "The genius of
Masonry;" A. G. Cox. of Middletown,
"Union Lodge, No. s." Prof. Carpenter,
Of Dover, "Union Lodge, No. u"
Nathaniel Wildes, of Smyrna, "Why a
woman cannot be a Mason )" John Rob-
erts, of Middletown, "The Senior do capo
degree" syss -
The guests going South left by the 12.3O
train; those going north by the train.
All felt we'll pleased with the entertain
nlent which was in all particulars most
excellent and enjoyable.
Middletown transcript., 1886-02-19
Hints and Observations.

=" "The worst natural curse of modern
civilization tobacco. "-[John Ruskin.
- Everyday is the best day in the year.
It comes on golden wings and will leave
golden deposit if rightly used.
-Vigor is contagious and whatever
makes us either think or feel strong
adds to our power and enlarges our field
of action.
= The world is upheld by the veracity
OF good men, they make the earth whole
some. Life is sweet and tolerable only as
we are in the midst of such society.
-"There is more poison in an ill-kept
drain, in pool of dishwashings at cot
tage door than in the deadliest asp of the
Nile."-[ John Ruskin.
A courteous, dignified and christian
manifestation of affection is most bene-
ficent education in the family life, it is
the most refining influence that can be
brought to hear in forming the manners
and usages in the home life.
- There are many boys and girls full
OF high hopes, lovely possibilities, and
earnest plans, pausing moment before
they push their little boats from the safe
shore. Let those who launch them see to
it that they have good health to man the
oars, good education for ballast, and good
principles as pilots to guide them as they
voyage down an ever widening river to
the sea.
1t is not 1oVipg money that brings
happiness, but earning it and using it,
and whoever finds no joy in the process
is certain to feel none in the results. The
secret of happiness here is in knowing
how to make money without greed or
avarice, how 10 spend 1t without waste or
stinginess; how to save it without iniser-
illness; how to give it without judging.
Middletown transcript., 1886-02-19
.GMan1asrnlaker. Il
PHILADELPHIA, February Is, lss


It would be rash to write
about fashion as if it were set
tied while still new stufs are
coming every day. On the
other hand it is useful to look
at those that have come to-
gether, and see not only what
they are, but what they point
to, what the fashion is SO far as
appears from the stuffs in the
store.
Did you ever think of the
source of early fashion-pro-
phesying? Every maker keeps
his secrets as long as he can.
How do the fashion-prophets
get their information? 1t takes
a skilful buyer in Paris itself to
pick out the styles of the com
ing season. He keeps his
secret till the very day he is
ready to sell. Where is the
fashion-prophet's inspiration !?
Not going to answer the ques-
ton. But, when the fashion
prophet misleads, the fashion
prophet isn't the loser.
We mention the problem
only to say that what we say Of
fashion is drawn from the stuffs
we have put your money into.
We have enorsed your paper,
We are held for the truth of
our fashion-news by the stufs
themselves.
These bits of fashion in dress
stufs are clear already:
Wool and combinations of
wool are still in greater favor
than silk with women : who
shift with every little breath of
fashion though nothing can
displace the highest order OF
silk decorations. as1a
Middletown transcript., 1886-02-19
Electric Light.

The electric light was turned on at
Pokomoke City on January and has been
running steadily ever since. All the
stores, the Baptist church and number
of private residences are now lighted and
Mr.. Heger Informed US on Tuesday that
the citizens had asked TOR an estimate for
lighting the whole town. The power used
is obtained from the engines OF Young &
Colburn. e
Smyrna has asked for the light. Taylor
Bros, who have the power are formost in
the movement. Mr.. Heger met the stock
holders of proposed gas light company
and the prominent citizens of Chestertown
on last Monday evening and when he
laid the plans and estimates before them
states they were very favorably impressed
with the Edison light.
Snow Hill is not behind the other towns
on the Peninsula and when.t they saw how
successful the plan was at Pokoinoke
City they determined to look into the
matter. --m M
We have had the promise Of some few
facts concerning this light, its cost, ETC.,
and hope that we will be able to lay them
before our readers soon.
Middletown transcript., 1886-02-19
Death ofJos1n B. Cough.

John B. Cough, the celebrated temperance
lecturer, died yesterday afternoon in Phila-
delphia.
On Monday evening last he was seized with
apoplexy while delivering lecture in the
above city. He was removed TO the residence
of DIR. Bruce Burns where every attention was
paid to him that skill and kindness could
render, but he never rallied, aud yesterday a
little before P. N. he slept the sleep that
knows no waking.
Mr.. Cough was born in England and came
here in very early life. When a young man
he led life Of dissipation and intemperance,
but being turned from the error Of his ways
be gave his life to the spread of temperance
principle and was one of the most renowned
of its advocates. Large crowds always at
tended his lectures both in this country and
in EngIa nd, and the tidings of his decease
will produce widespread sorrow because they
Will hear his eloquent voice no morel He
was burning and a shining light.
ltequiescat en- pace.
Middletown transcript., 1886-02-19
The American Girl.

| NOVellSts ana Would-De WHY para
graphers have i great deal to say abou
"ths American girl. a common re
presentation isl tliatof a pert'niss, seated
at the piano, and ratt1ihg the key
thereof, while her. mother is in the
kitchen rafting The dishes and othel
household utensils. The poor mother
is the slave of her spoiled daughter.
The latter plays lady,e while the
mother is'hard ar work. The mother
is presumed toibe weary and worn and
toil-spent, while the daughter, indif-
ferent to every one. besides herself, is
in a happy condition cfadespotic selfish
RJettef franslation,or revelation of
the aets and thoughts Of Che two would
be something LIKE this Mother, solus
:" Well she IS practicing, though 1
haveahard time to make her keep up
her milsic.,' Mother opens the doors
that tle.sound may reach the kitchen.
She keeps step to thesmusic, which, to
her, It may be, uacritical ears, is even
more pleasant than the scientific finger
ing of professional, daughter, solus |:
smother will keep me at these keys
when she knows would much rather
be with her at the housework. There,
the second half hour is over, and now
Isll do something. z t'lfA IJl:s
The American mother, from the first
moment yshes looks intog thea newly
opened eyes Of her, son Or daughter,
has thonghtsofitheSchld as the hope Of
her life-and has mentally shaped out
happy life for the child. If she her
self has known toll and penury she will
work so that the infancy and youth of
her children shall be, relieved from
such disadvantages. And the father,
If he be worthy of the name, and a
husband worth having, seconds her
efforts. The great majority of Ameri-
can men and women have not endured
the misery of penury-or if they have
they did not ssknow it the time" AS
they grow in years, and contrast their
present with their past, the retrospect
magnifiestheir early struggles and the
present appears to be decided i'm
provement. Still, as just said, they
can not feel while ''bearing the yoke in
youth" the burthen with which memo
ry loads it.
American youth and for that mat
ter, the youth of all progressive nations
enter in each generation upon a
state of things better than that under
which their parents commenced life.
Here is a chance for directors to say,
that the present state of things are
different, but no better. These object
fors are the persons who snarl at the
American girl for keeping UP her nlu7
sic, and for preserving and pcp?etH1t-
ling whatever advantages her schooling
has given her. Flippant writers sati-
rize the old-fashioned parents whose
honest pride takes satisfaction in the
proficiency of their children. This is
indeed cheap wit, and, it may be fairly
said, goes for nothing, z-,--.,
Every house las not piano in it.
But in every house well managed there
are children Of a newer fashion than
their parents. Some observers say the
new fashion is better. Others say it
is worse Splitting the differ ence, it
may he assumed that there are both
gains and losses, the work improves
in itsgenerdl course.-Ledger.
Middletown transcript., 1886-02-19
About People You Know.


= Miss May Biggs left town to-day to
visit friends in Chester, Pa.
= James Burnhan, telegraph operator
at Harrington, is visiting relativ es in
town.
= Miss Flora Bean, of Masseys, is visit
ing at the home OF Mr.. J. B. Foard in
this place. 4t
- Miss Addie Smith, of Mount Holly,
N. J., is visiting Miss Clara Geary, on
Lake street.
Mr.. w. F. Hollis, of Philadelphia,
has been spending few days with friends
at Townsend and Sassatras.
Mr.. John A. Jones, of York, Pa,
spent Sunday and Monday with Mr..
Thos. Cavender, in Middletown.
= Miss Lucy Short, Of Smyrna Del, is
visiting at the residence of Mr.. Charles
Jones, the guest of Miss Maggie Jones.
: Mrs. John r. Dawson, who has been
confined to her bed for several days, is
able to attend to her household duties
again.
- Miss Jennie Biggs returned from
New York on Saturday, where she has
been spending few weeks with her rela-.
tives, the Misses Aikens.
= Mr.. Harry s. Church, of Las Cruces,
New Mexico. with his bride was in town
on Saturday and called upon his aunt
Mrs. Thos. Cavender. Mr.. Church is
native of California, now located at Las
Cruces as agovernment surveyor. He was
on his wedding trip, having come east to
claim his bride, a Boston lady, and will
return to his western home by way OF
New Orleans and the south. Mr.. Church
had never been east before, nor had
he seen his Middletown relatives. Mrs.
Church removed to the far West in
1852, since which time Mrs. Cavender has
not seen her sister though in frequent
communication with her by letter.
Middletown transcript., 1886-02-19
Business @ossip.

THE greatest attraction in town is Hard
castles five and ten cent counter, you will
be surprised at the article you can buy for
cents
THE ONLY reliable catarrh remedy on the
market today is Ely's Cream Balm, being
free from poisonous drugs and offensive
odors, 1t has cured thousands of acute and
chronic cases where ALI other remedies have
failed. 1t quickly cures cold in the head and
catarrhal headache. Price fifty cents. ?,
Middletown transcript., 1886-02-19
Use Bragdon's Teaberry Tooth Powder.

BUCKLEN's -ARNIcA SALvE.-The
best salye in the world for, Cuts, Bruises,
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores,
letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and'pos-
itively cures Piles, or no pay required.
It is guaranteed to give perfect satis-
faction, or money refunded. Price 25
cents per box. For sale by DR.. J. Glib
son Carroll,
Middletown transcript., 1886-02-19

s~a . n y
being sufficient time for them to get to
Che land. We prefer to do our fishing at
less dangerous point. .i.sn
Ie-.We were shown postal card on
which was written the Declaration of In
dependence. twas not cross-lined either,
and each word was legible. Try it.. WI
We have lot of envelopes, the boxes
of which were injured in the fire which
occurred in our Office last week, which we
will sell at bargain to close them out.
A man driving a team for M. N. Will
Its ran into tree in the Academy yard,
Monday, broke the axle short off, and
threw himself out. He was not much
| hurt.
- Mr.. Harry Budd, of Sassatras, was
married to Miss Ida Ferguson daughter
of John Edward Ferguson at her resi-
dence, near Cecilton, Md, on Tuesday
evening, the 10th inst.
/ - Common ruinor has it that the firm
of Freeman 6 Reeve, publishers Of The
NeD Era is on the point of dissolution,
but we shall not believe it until we have
the information from the firm itself.
Mr.. jas. r. Hofecker received six
pair of South Carolina quail yesterday
and will turn them loose in this vicinity
for breeding purposes. This bird is small
Ter than our quail, flys more swiftly and
is therefore more desirable game Bird
= About thirty-five young people gave
Misses Mary and Claren Barnett OF near
Mt. Pleasant a surprise last evening. The
hours were pleasantly spent with games
and social intercourse. Refreshments
were served during the evening and at
about twelve the party bid their genial
hostessss good night much pleased with
their visit. 7t = @
Mr.. Arthur feels encouraged by the
liberal response made to his propositions
to raise tomatoes for his cannery here.
About sixty acres have been contracted
for, and he desires forty more. The can
merry will begin operations about August
10th. Repairs will be commenced on the
old foundry building this week and it
will be put in thorough condition so that
work may be commenced when the fruit
is ripe.
- The entertainment advertised to be
given at Sassafras for the NJ. E. Church
on Tuesday evening was voted decided
W. D. Howell's comedy "The
was rendered in most pleas
ing manner, the parts being taken by
Miss Hettie Jacobs, Mrs. Buker of Mid
and Messrs Harry and J. F.
Griffith. A supper was given afterwards
which was we'll patronized. The enter
and suppers were continued
each night until this evening. We will
give the amount of the. proceeds in our
next issue.
- The fire fiend had short inning |
1T THE TRANcRIPT Office on Friday |
evening last. As we were running off our |
,dition, shelf which was overloaded |
with paper stock, envelopes, ETC., fell |
lnder its burden upon the head of the |
,ditor and an assistant. A large lamp |
1pon a table underneath the shelf was
upset and took fire among the mass of |
PAPER. Fortunately water was handy,
he fire quenched, and the blazing lamp |
,arried out doors. The damage on paper
Itock, which was insured, from water and
ire was $40. The editors scalp was not
but the damage, small wound
which bled considerably, isat this writing |
epaired by Dame Nature.
Middletown transcript., 1886-02-19
Matrimonial.


The Chestertown Transcript brings us
reports of two weddings in Kent, and the
Kent Mems follows with an account OF
.one: .4.,.. .,5..,.'..z.l ..-. .,l..,,.. &
I II PENNINGTON STEVENS. 49,
"a very pretty wedding came off at the
NJ. e. Church in Millington Wednesday
levening of last week. The groom was
Mr.. Liston Pennington, OF Kent county,
and the bride Miss Annie Stevens, Of
Queen .Anne's. Many of their friends
were present to witness the ceremony,
Which was performed by Rev. T. L. Tom
kir1son, pastor of the church. The bride
was attractively attired in navy-blue satin.
Aster the ceremony the bridal party re-
paired to the residence of the BRIDES par
ents, where reception was held. The
bride was the recipient of many useful
and costly presents.
r 1FTfA 4 MALIN-CALDER. {iffEiT y
/ Mr.. WIN. F.. Malin, one. Of the young
mechanics ofChestertown, took to him
self wife Wednesday evening of last
week in the person of Miss Mollie j.. CAL
der, daughter of ex-Sheriff Robert W.
Cal Ter. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. W. r. Graham at the Method tst
Protestant Parsonage in the presence OF
quite a humber Of the friends OF the
Young couple, who were present to witt
ness the affair and extend congratulations.
After the ceremony the happy couple pro-
ceeded to their home on Maple avenues
comfortable new dwelling just completed
by the groom. st.t. .j s8lsf
PRNNINGToN-PEACo
Two happy hearts beat as one on We'd
nesday evening, the Sd inst, when before
the altar in st. Andrews Chapel Mr.. John
Pennington and Miss Elizabeth Peacock,
both of Galena, took the solemn marriage
vows upon thsm. :. Though the storm
ragged without and the drifting snow pre-
sented unusual obstacles to pedestrians,
none of these things were able to deter a
large company of fair ladies and gallant
gentlemen from assembling at the chapel
to witness the interesting ceremonies.
Rev. R. H. Murphy performed the cere-
,nony. The bride was arrayed in a rich
brown satin trimmed with brocade silk
D marvel of beauty-while rare pearls
adorned her head and neck. She present.
an attractive appearanoe: The grooniI,
we'll every one knows /" Jack' isla good
looking fellow and that he fully sustained
his reputation in that respect on the occa-
sion. A reception was given at the
g Birds Nest'' after the marriage, where
friends were Hospitality entertained. The
wedding gifts-ot which there were over
thirty-were handsome and useful, but
space forbids special mention. The hap
py pair will commence welded life in
their own sweet home amid the many con-
gratulations Of friends and well-wishers,
among whom count your correspondent.
Middletown transcript., 1886-02-19

AN OLD CITIZEN SPEAKs.-Mr. j.
NJ. Norris, an old resident of Rome,
Ca, says, that he had been badly trou-
bled with Kidney Complaint for great
many years and with Eczema for three
years; at times could scarcely walk and
had tried many remedies without bene-
fit, until he began taking Electric Bit
tiers and anneihting his hands and feet
with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. This
treatment afforded him great relief and
he strongly recommends Electric Bit
ters to all who suffer with Kidney
Complaints, or need Blood Purifier.
Sold by DR.. J. Gibson Carroll.
Middletown transcript., 1886-02-19
Gone With the Flood.

The recently constructed iron bridge
at Frazier's branch near Sassafras was
completely wrecked during the recent
severe rain. The abutments of brick were
washed entirely out by the unusual tor
rent of water coursing down this stream.
In the opinion of some, these abutments
were not placed far enough apart to per-
init the uninterrupted flow of walter.
That needed improvement, so long in
coming as was this, sho uld thus be sud-
denly swept away, is a great pity.-Traras-
script
Middletown transcript., 1886-02-19

A little handbook recently published
treats on what to do in cases of sprains
and other accidents. st. Jacobs Oil
should at once be applied. 1t is the
greatest pain cureon earth,s and costs
only fifty cents a bottle.
Middletown transcript., 1886-02-19
AEnDEu nEAC CTRN

= = A>fa<AoA HAN'
Andrew Beaste6@sded at his home on
Bohemia Manor, on "Wednesday, agOd II
years and II months. TIE decsased had
been i'll for some time, buthis condition was
notconsidered critical IN I'd Sunday last.
Mr.. Beasten was native of this section
and man held in high esteem by those who
knew him. Heswas married twice his first
wife being Sarah N. Tindell, of near Glas-
gov. OF the eight children, the result of this
union, Eve survive him. He was again mar
Fied to Mrs. Susan Pickman, and one son Nc.
Fred Beasten, Of this place survives him by
his second marriage ! tiiG S0
The funeral will take place on Sunday
next from bis late residence, and the inter-
ment will be at Bethel cemetery.
Middletown transcript., 1886-02-19
while the bows At a scboolbouse near

Stevensville, Kent Island, were snow
balling last wednesday fight occurred
in which boy named Lay Norman, son
of Mr.. Comfy Norman, it is said, cut anoth-
er boy, Willie Jones, son of Mr.. VIM.
Jones, with a pocket-knife. The wound,
which penetrated the lung is Supposed to
be fatal