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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-10-16

Tramp have lost my arm, sir;
will
Passer by lin great haste)-SOrry,
but haven't seen anything of it.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-10-16
Public Speaking.

BY invitationof Democratic Execu-
tive Committee, VIM. I. Murray
will speak at the following times and
places:
Sequachee College, Saturday Oct Is
Pikeville, Monday Oct. 18th.
Melvin, Tuesday Oct. 10Th.
S. f. CUNNINGHAM,
Chr'm Dem. Elk. Com.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-10-16
Three Months Free.

The publishers of that excellent
monthly, The Housekeeper, Mime
apolis, Mimi, offer to send it free for
three months to any lady who sends
them the postoffice address of twenty
ladies who are keeping house. The
addresses may be at one or several
postoffices, but must be sent before
November 18th, 1886. The House
keeper is one of the best publications
in the country.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-10-16
Last Call.

All parties indebted to the Warren
Wagon Co., are hereby notified that
all accounts not settled promptly will
be placed in the hands of officers for
collection. This is the last call we
will make, so if you owe us anything
come and settle at once.
+. J. MORRISON.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-10-16
Come to Time.

We don't often make duns in this
form, but when we do we mean bust
ness. If you owe us either on note or
account we want you to settle at once.
Come up and pay up.
HOUCHIN & BILES.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-10-16

Small Boy-"Mother, please give
me another lump of sugar for my cof-
fee. I've dropped the one you gave
me-" Mother-"Where have YOU
dropped it," Small boy-"In my
coffee"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-10-16
TOWN TALK.

-Greenville tobacco at j. II. Cum
Minis.
-Hoodenpyl Bros. have full line
of Gents Furnishing Goods.
Mead & Ritchey pay cash for beef
hides.
"A full stock Of fresh fancy candies
just opened by Smart & Co.
Go to j. H. Cummins' for fine
cigar or a good piece of tobacco.
You can still find the best cigar
in town at the Warren House corner.
Coal oil by the barrel always on
hand and for sale by J. B. Ritchey.
Look at those handsome window
curtains at Ross & Sons; they are
cheaper than elsewhere.
100 boxes Illuminated Stationary,
made specially to order, at ID. l..
Browns. Go and see it.
-Goto Hoodenpyl Bros. for the best
line of Corsets.
Don't you need a good Stove?
Go to Frank Maddux and get one at
bargain.
-FoRSALE-A secondhand organ,
good as new, Peloubet & Co.'S make.
Apply to Mrs. w. HI. Brooks.
For the biggest stock and greatest
variety of canned goods 60 to Smart
d Co.'S.
w. S. Lively has now on hand a
big stock of parlor and dining room
chairs and rockers.
Mems and boys hats of every de-
scription, both soft and stiff, at Ross
& Sons.
Ammunition of all kinds at Char
ley Scales. Loaded and empty shells
always on hand.
We havea large assortment of
the latest style visiting cards at this
Office. Call and see them.
"A show case full of the freshest
and choicest fancy candies just opened
at ]. III. Cummins'.
-Anti-Septic Embalming Fluid at
w. S. Liveley's Undertaking estab-
lishment.
Loaded and empty paper shells,
and ammunition of all kinds at
Smart & Co.'S.
The largest line of mems youths
and boys clothing in the city at ]. G.
M. Ross & Sons.
"A secondhand piano, in good
condition, can be had at a sacrifice,
Apply at this office.
Use Homestead Fertilizer on your
wheat. 1t will pay. For sale by
Mead d Ritchey.
= Frank MadduX now has on hand
a full line of Cooking and Heating
Stoves, at extra low prices.
Another case of those ladies kid
and goat button $3.50 shoes, as good
as any other $500 to $3.50 shoe, just
received. JIG. M. Ross e. Son.
Wanted, 1000 cash customers fol
choice family groceries, by Hooden
pyl Bros. Stock full and complete.
Country merchants, and all deal
ers in coal oils, in this and adjoining
counties, will find it to their interes
to buy their oil of j. B. Ritchey.
"A big stock of cancy candies
nuts, and confectioneries generally a
Hoodenpyl Bros.
When you have a leisure houl
to spend go to w. S. Lively's furni
ture store and look at the great mum
Der Of beautiful pictures, all in hand
some gold, ebony and walnut frames
The w. l.. Douglass $500 shoe
for men and $500 shoes for boys art
the best in the world for the price
will wear as long as any $500 shoe
and just as good style. For sale onl!
by j. G. NJ. Ross & Son.
Charley Scales has opened up
stock of family groceries, CONNECTIONS
cigars, tobacco, ETC., in the stand late
ly occupied by Hoodenpyl Bros, OF
Main street, opposite Hoodenpyr'
shop, where he invites a call from al
of his friends.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16
Our Public Schools.

Some Of the A. Algebra class are puzzled.
while Mr.. Webb says that the B. class must get
their lessons or they must stay with him evenings
until the starr are shining.
Miss Jones is teaching again.
A delegation Of teachers took a stroll out to
Morris Collars fine grove this evening, they seem
to be particularly interested in the fine maple
sprouts Of which they gathered goodly number.
probably for botanical research IL not then what!
Why do boys like to snow-ba and why is it that
our teachers cannot gee game Of SNOWFALL and
stop ii, when If boy throws the smallest stone all
the teachers in the building will see him:
book, and understand it,
The lower High school class are all busily en-
gagged in carpeting rooms Of various sizes, figure
atively speaking.
There are two organs now in the High school
Zone shall be chosen and the other left " Or will
we be left and both organs taken! (away.)
One Of our lady teachers for want of time to pre-
pare watch pocket carried her dainty gold watch
in the neck Of her dress, some of the High school
girls noticed the fact and concluding it was the
latest fashion, adopted 1t at once.
The following was passing among the pupils
this morning:
"a owns ten acres Of land in the form of q
square. owns the land adjoining A, on all sides.
wishes to buy ten of land from b at each Of
the four corners of AS land stands tree, and Of
fers to give ten acres of land provided he will
annex it to his farm as to retain it in square, and
retain each tree as line, or boundary tree" How
can it be done:
On Monday the high school voted as to whose
picture should be placed in the high school. The
vote was nearly unanimous for Prof. Aikens. This
he esteems high compliment.
The following is programme Of the first primary
room in tho wosf schOo1 hui1diro.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

n. B. Klaine, editor ard proprietor Of the Dodge
City Times, has lately branched ont in the news
paper business and added to his list another news
pf which NJ Long Was .'1 proppietor We learn cam
he is to take charge Of the paper at once. We
know not what the political complexion Of the
paper will be, whether he will continue It as re-
publican journal or whether he win make it pro-
hibition organ like the Times. We hope he may
continue 1t in the political faith It is now known
by, and we don't think Mr.. Klaine will change It.
Is st tRis Would give him an opportunity to come
via Cimarr0n for instance. At all events it il an
original idea with Mr.. Klaine and he knows how
to get back. Globe Live Stock Journal.
We suppose there are a good many avenues open
for a return to the G. o. p, whether by way Of
Cimarron or the Neutral Strip. The COP. is q
magnanious party, and will let an old member
come back, and no ''questions asked" At any
rate we shall let the New West stay in the G. O. p
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16
About Taxes,

Assessments of all property is made March 1st.
Persons owning property on November first are
liable for taxes of that year. Taxes are due on
November 1st to December 30th. Either One-half
or the whole may be paid. II the whole is paid
five per cent discount is allowed on the last half;
If only one-half is paid, the remaining half may
stand until June 20th following, without penalty
II no part is paid December 20 the whole amount
becomes due and penalty of per cent is attach.
ed. II not paid BY March 20 another penalty OF s
per cent is added, and on June 10 another S per
cent, and the land becomes liable to SALE Lands
are advertised in July and sold the first Tuesday
in September. After the sale taxes and costs draw
interest at the rate Of ~ per cent per until
paid. Three years from date of sale the holder of
tax sale certificate is entitled to deed, and 1--WE
years after recording the deed becomes absolute
All taxes are payable to the county treasurer.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16
The Mirror of Ireland.

Anything on the stage with an Irish favor to it
takes, and Suiivan's mirror of Ireland enter.
tannlent is no exception. The standpoint Of the
audiences appreciation s the fair one to Judge a
performance of this sort by, and the large num-
Der at the Grand Era House last night rendered a
favorable verdict The views in Ireland were re-
ally fine and the character sketch nterlues by Mr.
Dan sullivan and Josie Morris Sullivan were fun
ny and provoked hearty applause. The perfor-
nance will be repeated tonight with change of
programme, and Mr.. Sullivan will doubtless he
pleased to have you slave it there again"-To-
peka Daily Capital, Nov. %.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16
Wild Ponies.

Hearing that there were some wild ponies about
a hundred miles south of here, H 4. George and
William Thompson, Of this city, started out in
search OF them about six days ago. The ponies
were found about eighty miles southwest on the
north fork OF the Cimarron. There were seven
Of the herd. After very exciting chase they
succeeded in capturing four of them. Thomp-
brought the other two to Garden City The
ponies had been down in that country for
year and half.-Garden City Sentinel
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

At special meeting of the board of commits
sioncrs last Tuesdays, an election was called for
tie northern tier of townships, of Meade county,
consisting of Fowler, Crooked Creek and Mertilla,
for the purpose Of voting on proposition made
said township, by the Denver, Memphis & At
lantic r. r. company, through B. Z. johnson,
attorney and authorized agent, to build and equip
line of road through said townships. Twenty
thousand dollars in bonds is asked of each town
ship through which the road proposes to pass,
which if given, the road will be built, with sta
tons at Fowler City, point in Crooked Creek
township, and at Mertilla. The road will tap
the finest portion of the country. and will prob
ably be the first to enter it's borders.-FOwler
Graphic 9th
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16
TAKE No risk

The City Drug Sore, corner of Front and Bridge
streets, is the oldest and most reliable dispenser
Of medicines in Southwestern Kansas
Their stock is the largeet, and their goods are
always the very best Great care IL used in dis.
persin9. and you can depend on every article COM
ing from them. being exactly what It stoald be-
They also keep books. newspapers, stationery.
and very dne cisare. nov .
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

Andrew Falkner and Al Tilton have purchased
the -four and feed store Of H. Heustis, east of the
Dodge House, and will continue business at that
stand. These gentlemen are well-known Santa
Fe railroad men, and We have no doubt will do
good business. The TINES wishes them success.
1t is reported that the Santa Fe railroad will con-
struct shops and round house with twenty-one
stalls, at Dodge City. The company have the deed
to the land on which the shops and round house
are to be located. These shops and round house
have been long time coming, but we are just as
glad all the same
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16
dec9-3'
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land ONCE at Garden City, Kas.. Nov. 4. 1886.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice Of her intention to make final
proof in support Of her claim, and that said proof
will be made before Ang. Crumbaugh, Probate
Judge Of Ford County, kansas, At Dodge City,
Kansas, on "Wednesday. December q. 1856, viz:
S. for the ne Y sec a tp -. range saw.
She names the following witnesses tn prove her
continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of said
land, viz:
Frank Toby, Maggie Toby. Harry Scott Henry
Wright, an az Dod9e City, Kansas.
poy1lH GIN. NILES, Reeistsr.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

The unprecedented state of Boschee's German
Syrup within few years, has astonished the
world. 1t is without dOubt the safest and beat
remedy ever discovered for the speedy and effect
troubles. 1t acts on entirely different principle
from the usual prescriptions given by physicians,
as It does not dry up cough and leave the disease
still in the system, but on the contrary removes
the cause Of the trouble heals the parts affected
aud leaves them in purely healthy condition. A
bottle kept in tine house for use when the diseases
aud long spell Of serious Illness. A trial viii
convince you Of these facts 1t lie positively cold
BY all druggists and general dealers in the land
Price IS cts, large bottles.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16
Pension Agent Click stated yesterday

Pension Agent Click stated yesterday that
Spencer the man at Dodge City who raised his
pension check from So to 5000, had been arrested
by the government officers, and has been bound
over for trial at the United Stats district court
1t is now learned that he held his check some five
weeks after receiving it, before he presented it at
the bank, and that he advised BY several men
Of Dodge City, one Of them connected with the
bank which paid the check, to raise it in the man.
ner he did These men parties to the crime
tempt made to have them indicted. The case
against Spencer is very plain one. and the
chances are said to be that he will be convicted.
He is now ont on bail.-Topeka Capital, 9th.
The Capital is q little of about the Dodge City
bank Official
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

Division Superintendent Nickerson and Diyi-
sion Superintendent Rathburn, were in the city
Friday last. With party Of surveyors they were
arranging to lay three new sidetracks ut the east
end of the yard. The switches within the city linn
IT'S viii not be used for making up train. after the
completion Of the new tracks. Mr.. Gardner, the
agent, informs us that the railroad company are
preparing to handle a good many trains next year
1t this station.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

Rev. A. P. George, presiding elder Of this dis
trict, called at the Herald Office last evening and
made pleasant visit, and when he got ready to
leave discovered that he had traded hats with
some one He admitted that the hat he now has is
better than its predecessor, which would be a sus-
picious circumstance if the possessor was other
than preacher, but We presume it was mistake.
We shall hang our hats out OF his reach all the
same, for he might make another mistake.-Gar-
den City Herald.
Bro. George never ''traded" hats with Garden
City editor. He must have traded with an editor
of neighboring town.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

ID. W. Chase, VINO lives south Of Dodge City,
was kicked on the leg by horse Oh Saturday
morning, and his leg was broken by the kick. DIR.
Wright wac called to the assistance OF the sufferer
Mr.. Chase was the south side of the river when
the accident occurred.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16
EMPIRE LAUNDRY.

The partnership between John Kinnel and J. T.
Rude is dissolved by mutual consent. The buei-
ness ut the old reliable establishment will be con-
tinued by the undersigned. Our patrons are re-
quested to continue their patronage. Work will
be well done and will be called for and delivered
as usual ]. KINNEL Sole Proprietor.
Dodge City, Kas., Sept. 10, 1886. sep 16 3-mo
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

Rev. DR.. carp, President OF the NJ. E. college at
Winfield delivered excellent discourse in the NJ.
E. church on Sunday morning His subject was
on the character OF St. Paul. Rev. N S. Buckne-
preached in the evening on the educational and
religious interests Of the NJ E. church.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

An excursion train in two sections passed here
Saturday. for California. There were eleven Sleep
ers in the second section. The passengers were
mostly frem the Eastern states, from highly cul-
tured Boston, staid Philadelphia and proud Indi-
ana. They passed through Kansas with delight
full weather, and no doubt enjoyed our scenery
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

Have you seen those elegant illustrated editions
of Poems !: They are the finest ever brought to
Dodge. At Book aud Stationery Department
CITY DRUG STORE
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

Quite disastrous fire occurred on the r. l.
Holmes ranch, near Deerfed, on Sunday He
had / 100 acres in grass this year, which was cut
and put in fty-seven stacks, close to the railroad
The locomotive spark again got in its work to ad-
In such cases the railroad company is responsible,
and will have to meet the bill.-Garden City Sem
tinel 14th
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

NJ. NJ. Burson, who formerly ran as conductor on
the Santa Fe from Nickerson to Kansas City, was
In the city last week, guest OF his friend ". B.
D,ckie Mr.. Burson has some notion of locating
in Dodge City,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

r. II. McElwain has opened stock Of groceries
In the building opposite the TINES office. A. n.
Ramsyer has a butcher shop in the same room, and
the public are invited to CALL
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

At a recent Hoosier reunion in Kansas, the fol-
lowing was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, that Indiana is great state that we
will never go back on her, Also that we will never
go back to her.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

Frank Prouty, of the Ford Boomer, was in the
city Saturday. Frank is taking an active part in
the society manners and plays at Ford Frank is
''way up in society,"" and is likely to catch on
sooner or later. He would make an excellent hus-
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

j. B. Moffett, attorney at law, has returned from
the east. 1t was expected that Mr.. Moffett would
bring ''better half but his friends are dsap-
pointed.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

Henry Duncan is putting up barn 26x6O feet, on
the South Side, on lot 67x200 feet, purchased
from Mckinney & Co., at $500. Mr.. Duncan will
put in grinding machine for grinding corn
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

Make your husband stay home at nights, buy
him nice PAIR Of slippers. Economy Shoe Store
is the place to get them
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

Hon. Thos. Sherlock, director of the Santa Fee
Railroad, and Judge Johnston, OF Cincinnati, were
in the city this week. Mr.. Sherlock is uncle of
W. G. Sherlock. Judge Johnston has son living
In the city.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

Capt. r. L. Walker, of the Rock Island railroad,
was in the city Saturday. The Rock Islam is try
ing to cover this territory,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16
CITY LOTS

Located in pleasant part of the city,
on which are fine fruit and shade trees.
are for sale cheap. inducements are
offered to those who will build good
houses. Apply to NJ. COLLAR.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

There will be Masque Skating Carnival Christ
mae night and masquerade ball on New Years
Eve, at the Opera House Rink. Come and bring all
your friends. costumer from Kansas City will
be present.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

A snow storm occurred Saturday evening" COM
mencing about o'clock. The storm was an in
cipient blizzard, and verified Prof. Fosters pre-
diction. The temperature was sixteen degrees
above zero.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

A. C. Tilton and family have returned from Iowa,
where they spent over year. Mr.. Tilton has en-
gagged in business with A. Falkner.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16
PUBLICATION NOTICE..

John G. Fonda Plaintiff, =, =. 49,, 1,.,,,
vs.. In the l0tn JuOlCl-
Anna Wheaton, Defendant al District in and for
Ford County. State Of Kansas:
TTNHE STATE OF KANSAS, To said Anna Whea-
i ton defendant: Take notice that you have
been sued by John G. Fonda, and must answer the
petition which has been fled by the said plaintiff
in the office Of the Clerk of the District Court, at
Dodge City, Ford County, Kaneas; that you must 40
answer ON or before the 9Th day Of January. 1887
or said petition will be taken rne ard judgment
rendered accordingly. for $4,000. Interest on the
same from November 18th, 1876. and the costs OF
this action H. HARRINGTON,
FNLAY & MILTON,
dec93t Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

"Bonds carried" is the proverbial headline in a
Western Kansas newspaper. ''Taxes due" will be
another headline some of these days.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

Homer Lasley, of Sterling, has located in Dodge
City. Mr.. Lasley is the agent for the Kansas Losn
and Trust Company, Of Topeka. He will no doubt
find Dodge City good place in which to do bust
ness.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

Every purchaser Of 81 worth Of toys at the .'Bee
Hive receive numbered ticket emitting them to
one chance in drawing for an elegant music box,
playing six tunes.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

The railroads are making race after this coun-
try with as much eagerness as the grangers, said
a well known citizen the other day.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

The Spring Lake Hornet makes its appearance
In its original form, twice the size. The Hornet
lie becoming a veritable hornet--it is singing on
frauds.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

The annual meeting of the W. c. T. U. will be
held at the Baptist Church Friday night. The an
nnal election of officers will take place. 1t is hop
ed there will be good attendance.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16
FOR EVERY DOLLARS
Worth of Goods you buy, pay
ing Cash, you will be en-
titled to a ticket in
the drawing ola
SIS Sewing Machine.
J. II. Crawford & Co.,
DODGE CITY. KANSAS.
DODGE CITY.
To All Whom it May Concern:

To All Whom it May Concern:
TAKE NOTICE, That at regular meeting Of the
Board of County, Commissioners Oxford coun-
IT, kansas, to be held April 18th $751; there will be
petition presented asking change in Dodge and
Ford townships and praying said Board to organize
q new township in said county to be known as
Bloom township, situated and bounded as follows:
All of township 20. ranges q and Aw, which ter
rit0ry contains over seventy square miles, and over
two hundred Inhabitants. dec164t.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

The New West gives an account Of the A. F. &
A. NJ. banquet at Cimarron Wednesday evening Of
last week II. IL. Harrington, P. W. Beamer, r. II.
McElwain and r. P. Adams were present from
Dodge City.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-16

The locomotive cow-catcher was invented by l..
B. Davis, who is still living in Ohio He did not
make anything out of his invention, being lacking
n business tact, as inventors usually are.