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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18
At the Other End of the Bridge.

EDITOR THEs:
Did you know there Is . hourishing addition to
Dodge on south side of the river! Come over on
some Sunday afternoon and see the rapidity with
which improvements are going up. Come over on
some pleasant evening and see the teams and far
mers laying in supplies at our stores.
The south side has always been favorite stop
ping place for farmers and will become still more
60 now that our stores are beginning to lay In
stocks to meet their wants.
Large additional stocks Of goods and several
stores are on their way from the cast and Will
be opened up BY our merchants soon. See the list:
Crawford'r store will still supply the groceries,
Groberty Miller are expecting large quantities Of
feed and flour as 30 % they can make better stor-
age arrangements. Dr.. Mckinney will soon move
his drugs into the elegant building he has just
erected across the street Tabor Bros. are expect
ing their stock Of clothing and dry goods with
which to fill their new and commodious rooms.
Mckinney q Co. will very soon open . complete
line of hardware in the new block. The Breaking
Pillow Company are just starting their fires, and are
making the best pillow invented Mr.. White is re.
pairing guns and revolvers and guns Mller's res
taurant is well supplied with boarders. Our black
smith has more work than he can do. The two
lumber yards Of McGesry Bros. and Jno. Ross are
daily sending out loads Of lumber in every direct
ion. Add to this fine hotel and livery stable, and
almost every want Of our patrons Is met. The Of
fee OF Dr. Rose will be in the front room Of McKin-
neys block over the drug store. He is obliging
gentleman and skillful practitioner. Mr.. White
has just returned from q short trip east. The
freghters will rejoice when our bridge is widened
enough for teams to pass. Tits very monotonous
to be compelled to wait half hour while the al
most endless line Of teams the bridge going
south. Mr.. Owen will move one Of his tonsorial
rooms from the north side to his lot adjoining Nc
Geary's lumber yard. Then we will not have to
90 across for a shave or hair cut
Our granger friends tell us that If we could only
get the post Office and coal yard they would never
cross the river. They know where they can buy
cheap and be well treated
Mr.. Blackledge, our builder and contractor, has
moved his shop into the Plow Co.'S factory for the
present.
We need no newspaper, for the TINES will ans
wer for both sides of the river.
TEMPS.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

The garden can, IN a measure, salts
fy the soul-longings for the beautiful.
The smooth, grassy lawn with its hand
some trees Of varied forms and foliage,
the climbing vine that embower the
porches, the flowers of every type and
tint. these crafty the wants that are
felt by the higher man. As we make
our homes beautiful by ornamenting
our grounds with trees and plants, We
are educating ourselves and onr children
in higher life-a life distinct from
that of the brute creation, and which is
the glory of man, the lord of the earth.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

We see great many immigrants who
charter cars to bring their goods and
stock here, load them with almost every
imaginable kind of old trumpery, such
as old wagons, plows and harrows almost
worn out. and even with poles and old
scraps of lumber, and thousand and
one other little things as though they
we're going to country destitute Of
every thing, and when they get here
they find that they can get most of the
things they need nearly as cheap as
where they find, with the exception,
perhaps, Of few heavy goods.-Cim-
arron Sod House.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

Last night about IL o'clock Fred
Edwards, city marshal, shot and in
stantly killed a cowboy named John
Sconce. Deceased was intoxicated, had
a gun, had been shooting and making
threats and the marshal was trying to
get him to bed. He claims he had to
shoot him in self defense, and as no
one saw it, cooked revolver in the
hands of deceased is the strongest evil
dence in the case. An inquest was
held, but the verdict has not yet been
made known, though it IS supposed it
will be justifable homicide 1t is sad
affair, and one we much deplore. Our
forms are full, it is time to 60 to press,
and we cannot give further particulars
this week. Another victim to whisky S
work. -Englewood Chief, 18th.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

Fire is great purifier, Of which
Dodge City is fair example. The fire
there last winter was a great loss to in
dividuals, but to the city it was the
opening wedge by which it passes from
the chrysalis state to more substantial
existence. On a visit there last week
We were surprised to see the amount of
improvement under way, and large
number of large brick or stone buildings
which would be credit to any city will
be put up this season.-Cimarron Sod
House.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

A knowing exchange utters it's senti-
ments in this wise: You may hive all
the nails in nail key, hang the ocean
on rail fence to dry, put the sun in a
gourd to soak, unbuckle the belly band
of eternity and let on the sun and moon,
but never delude yourself with the idea
that you can escape the place on the
ether side Of purgatory unless you pay
the printer.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18
Lands are high priced in Clark coun-

Lands are high priced in Clark coun-
ty. The Englcwood Chief says:
Mr.. Cattell informed US the other day
that they had refused Sc an acre for
their entire ranch of $4,000 acres i'd
joining Englewood. A few months ago
they bought this land for 81 per acfe.
4 profit Of sl25, 600 on $25, 900 the
first year would tempt eastern people
who think they are lucky If they get 6
per cent interest on their money. But
Mr.. Cattell knows the value Of Clark
county lands, and knows that with the
coming Of railroads and developments
that are sure to follow. that the best
located of these lands will be worth $50
per acre. and that too IN no distant flu
ture. a profit Of IS per acre on choice
Clark county real estate for the first
year is counted Insignificant by our
shrewd SPECTATORS. They 20 after big
ger game and get it.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

The Methodist Episcopal Conference,
held at Mcpherson. Kansas, closed its
labors. Rev. II. Louther, of Tascola,
ILL.,, was transferred to this district, and
assigned to duty at Dodge City. Mr..
Louther will be remembered by many
of our church-going people as the min
lister who was in the city during the
snow blockade, and delivered two inter-
esting sermons in the NJ. Z. Church.
Rev. A. P. George was made presiding
elder of this district, with headquarters
at Cimarron. The district extends as
far east as Kinsley. We congratulate
Mr.. George upon his promotion. He
is one of the most active members in
the profession, and his energy and in
auence will be felt.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18
PROPOSALS. DOR BEEF AND
MUTTON.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT or THE MISSOURI,
OFFICE OF CHIEF CoNAIssARY or SUBSISTENCE,


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT or THE MISSOURI,
OFFICE OF CHIEF CoNaIssARY or SUBSISTENCE,
March 18th, 1856
CEALED PROPOSALS, in triplicate, subject to
> the usual conditions, will be received at
this Office or ut the office Of the acting commssa
ries OF subsistence at the posts named below,
until IL o'clock noon, Tuesday, April ID, 1856,
at which time end places they will be opened
in presence Of bidders, for the furnishing and
delivery of fresh beef and mutton required by the
subsistence department. L. s. army for twelve
montha commencing July 1st, 1886, or ruch less
time as the Conmissary General Of Subsistence
msy direct at the following poets, viz:
Forts Lyon, and Lewis, and CantOnment on Tn.
conpahgre, Colorado; Forts Gibson. Reno. Sill and
Supply, snCian Territory; Forts Bliss and Elliott
Texas; Forts Bayard, Wingate, Stanton, Seldom,
Union and Marcy. New Mexico;
Separate bids are also invited for furnishing for
the same period choice cuts of fresh beef for Off
GERS and also for furnishing such beef cattle on
the hoof as may be required at each post for the
use of troops in the field or on the march.
Each bid must be accompanied by guarantee
as specified in the printed information as to cond
BIDS AND GUARANTEES MUST BE MADE
OUT ON BLANKS PREPARED FOR THIS OC-
CASION, giving the bidder all information requir-
ed ne to conditions ETC., and which can be obtain
ed upon application to THE ON ce or the Chief C. S..
District OF New Mexico, at Santa Fe, n. NJ. or to
the Acting Conm;ssaries Of Subsistence OF the
posts named.
BIDS MADE OUT, OTHERWISE, OR NOT IN
STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMS
TIE government reserves the right to reject any
or ali bids. THOMAS WILSON.
Major and c. s., Z. s. A.,
March 1S-4s ChiefC. s., Dept Of the Mo.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

Judge Hoover, who was circulating a
subscription last week for money to build
a NJ. E. Church in this city, informs US
that he has secured enough to assure
the building of the church, and that it
will be located south Of the irrigating
canal in the northeast part of the city.
On the north side Of avenue A. and
east Of east Second street. Presume
work will begin on it soon.-Cimarron
Sod House.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18
The City Election.

The city council met on Friday, and
divided the limits of the city into three
wards, in pursuance of the Governors
proclamation declaring Dodge City
city of the second class. The
first ward comprises that part of the
city lying south of the railroad track.
The second ward comprises all that
part Of the city lying east of First Av-
enue. The third ward comprises that
part Of the city lying west Of First Az
enue. The election for officers will take
place on Tuesday, April 9th. Ten days
before the election the mayor will issue
a proclamation designating the voting
place in each ward, and also appointing
three judges and two clerks to each
voting precinct. The registration of
voters must be made on the four days
commencing March 23d, before the
city clerk, each ward being provided
with list of the voters residing in the
ward.
The officers to be elected are named
as follows:
One Mayor,
Two councilmen in each ward,
Two members of the Board Of Edu-
cation in each ward,
One Police Judge,
One City Treasurer,
One Treasurer of School Board,
Two Justices of the Peace,
Two Constables.
The Mayor appoints the
City Marshal,
An assistant Marshal, If necessary,
One City Attorney,
One City Clerk,
One City Assessor,
And such other officers as may be
deemed necessary.
The officers elected this year hold
for one year only. In odd years the
regular elections are held, but an elect
ion is held every year for one member
of the council in each ward, and one
member of the board of education in
each ward. All officers elected in odd
years hold for the term of two years.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

Judge Tourgee, author of IA Fools
Errand,"a book which was very much
admired and much criticised, will lect-
ure in the NJ. E. Church on this Thurs
day evening. His subject will be "Give
US Rest" Tickets, so cents; chill
dren half price. This lecture is given
under the auspices Of the G. A. RS.
The lecturers we'll known ability ought
to insure him large audience.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

The new house being built on the
hill north Of court house is designed
for hotel, and is to be occupied by
Mrs. s. NJ. Davis, who will keep first
class house for the accommodation Of
the travelling public. Mrs. Davis is
at present conducting the Markham
House in this city, and the growing
patronage Of the house is demanding
more facilities. The new hotel will
take the name of Markham House.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

CHURCH DIRECTORY.

METHODIST EPIsCOPAL-Rev. Mr.. Bartel pas
tor, at new d. f.. church, every Sunday, at II g..
m and $50 p. m. Sunday School at O'Clock p m.
Prayer meeting on Thursday evening.
Church every Sunday, il a. N. and IL p. nj. Sun.
day School after morning service.
PREsBYrER!AS-Rev. Sheldon. pastor. Services
every Sunday II o'clock and $50. Sunday school
O'Clock. Prayer meeting Tuesday evening.
CATHoLIC-Xass services ~, Second and Fourth
Sundays Of each month, at 10 O'Clock. 3. IN. YES
pers at 3 O'Clock, p. IN. REV. JosN BEGLEY,
Catholic Priest.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

The registration of voters for the city
election, Tuesday, April 9th, takes
place before George F. Jones, city CLERK.
commencing Tuesday, March 23d, and
continuing four days. Every voter is
required to register.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

To ExcHANGE.-$1 900 stock of
Jewelry, Tools, Material, Clocks and
Silverware, also small house and lot,
value 81, 600, for good improved farm
or prairie land near Dodge City, or will
trade for resident property in Dodge
City. Address, G. NJ. SPRING,
Beardstown, Cass Co., Illinois.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

James Burt and Capt. Frank Evans,
of the Farmers Loan and Trust Com
pany, Anthony, Kansas, were in the
city this week. They negotiated sever
al heavy loans through their agency Of
Crumbaugh & Fitzgerald. Some of the
loans we're as high as $4,000. Consid-
cradle foreign capital is being invested
in this way in Ford county.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

Blossoms orchestra was called to
Kinslcy to furnish music for an enter
tainment last night Dodge City is
nnrivalled in the possession Of musical
talent, and the towns Of the valley ap-
prcciate the fact.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

ARE YOU GOING TO USE PAINT?
Remember that the City Drug Store,
corner of Front and Bridge streets,
carries complete line of everything.
Oil, Lead, Yarnishes, Mixed Paints and
Brushes.
The best place to buy Drugs Of all
kinds.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

T. A. Rotbwell, of Wilburn, was in
the city Tuesday. He Informed us that
Wilburn is improving. Buildings are
going up and town lots are selling.
Lands are changing hands every day,
and settlers are coming in.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

The attention of the reader is direct
ed to the article headed "The California
Roadrunner." Perhaps personal ap-
plication can be found in the situation
in Dodge City. The roadrunner pun
ishes the reptile because of its hatred
to the poisonous serpent, and the snake
in its fury and madness stings itself to
dnath
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

The Board of County Commissioners
met on Monday, J. A. Torline and j.
Q. Shoup being present. The board
meets again on Friday, March 26th,
when the proposition to vote bonds to
the Chicago, Nebraska, Kansas & South
western Railroad will be submitted to
the people. We very much doubt the
practicability of submitting this propo-
sition to the entire county. We are in
formed that there will be considerable
opposition in the eastern and western
parts of the county.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

In the vicinity of Wilburn large
acreage of cats has been sown. There
will be large number of acres Of corn
planted. If the season is favorable,
there will be an abundance Of feed next
fail,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

An election will be held in the vari-
Gus precincts in the county to vote
on the question of issuing $50, coo in
bonds with which to refund the county
Indebtedness.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

The Democrat Office was discovered
on fire Friday night last at about II
o'clock. Flames we're issuing from the
roof around the chimney when the fire
was first discovered, but prompt assist
ance prevented a conAagration. Some
damage to the building and material
was done. The building stands alone,
and there being no wind at the
time, no other property was in partic-
ular danger. The origin of the fire
is unknown.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

Work has been progressing very rap
idly on the dam in the river west of
town. The irrigation company expect
to turn water into the canal next month.
New West.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

District Court convened on Tuesday,
Judge Strang on the bench. The whis-
ky cases are all set for trial, and, we
are informed, will be vigorously prose-
cuted.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

A town with no saloon will prosper.
The Newton Kansan says: People who
contend that city of seven thousand
people cannot be run without saloon
or dosgery of some kind, are respect
fully invited to visit this city at pres
ent. Fourteen years ago there were tif-
ty saloons running in this city openly
every day, Sunday included. Now there
isn't one.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

Ed Hatfield, who has been at school
in St. Louis, since October last, return
cd some days age. and has resumed his
place is the City Drug Store. He will
return to school in October next. Eds
familiar face, AID sparkling hair re-
mind VS. of old times a. the famous
drug store.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

The Office of City Clerk will be open
for the registration of voters in Crum-
baugh & Fitzgerald is Office under Dodge
City Bank building on Tuesday, March
23d, 1885, and close at 6 p. m, March
9th, 1886. Office hours from 9 a. m.
to 6 p. m. GEO. +. JONES,
City Clerk.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

MARRIED. the residence of the
officiating clergyman, Rev. j. H. Cain,
on March 18th, 1886, Mr.. Lein W.
McGinnis and Miss Lavina Curry, all
of Wilburn, Kansas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

The Crooked Creek NJ. +. Church is
under construction. The building Will
be "a 81 feet. Mrs. Smith was in
the city this week soliciting subscriptions
for the furnishing of the church.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

M. V. Markley purchased of the
Rockford Syndicate the southwest quar-
ter of section II, township 26, range %,
paying $40 per acre. The sale was
made by L. W. Cherington, agent. The
land lies under the irrigating ditch, and
is valuable piece of property.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

McAdams & Markley hare dissolved
partnership in the coal business. Mr..
McAdams will continue in business at
ut the old stand. Mr.. Marley will
remain in the city, aud will probably
engage in some other business soon.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

A walking match for 5000 side for
distance of 800 miles, 100 to be walk
ed in Dodge, 100 in Cimarron and 100
in Garden City, has been arranged be-
tween Van r. Kelso, of this city, cham
pion Of Kansas, and Prof. Bond, cham
pion heel and toe pedestrian Of Canada
The time has rot yet been agreed upon,
but will be soop. :. Cimarron Sod House.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

Dissolution Nor1cE.-The partner
ship of McAdams & Marley coal deal
ers was dissolved on the 7th of March,
1886. Joseph G. McAdams will con-
tinue the business ut the old stand.
J. +. McADAMs.
NJ. V. MARLEY.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

F. T. NJ. Wenie sold to J. D. Roy
the west half of block So and lot in
block AZ, consideration 81 900. A small
house is located on the latter lot.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

Mrs. J. p. Erwin, who has been suf-
fering with lung complaint for some
time, has been removed to Colorado. 1t
is hoped the change will improve her
health.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

Maj. Thos. p. Stivers, who succeed
ed Maj. j.. NJ. Crowell as post Office
inspector, was in Dodge this week. The
Major was formerly editor Of the
Atchison Patriot.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

Moses Livsllitz. of the Laskcr settle.
,nent, southeast Ford county, was ia
the city Monday. He informs us that
the fan wheat looks veil end promises
a good yield. The Lasker post Office
was established two weeks ago. Mr..
y.ivshitz is secretary Of the Lasker Ii
bray. Twenty-Five persons settled in
the Lasker neighborhocd last week.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

The Baptist Church basket sociable,
Wednesday, night Of last week, was
largely attended. A pleasant time was
had. The receipts amounted to an even
800 90,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

J. D. Dent sold lot on north side of
Shinn addition. Houses arc dotting
the hills some distance north Of the
main part Of town.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

Cimarron will have a new school
house soon, and the New West says the
building will be an Ornament to the
town and q credit to the state"
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

J. D. Roy sold to DR.. Green 100
feet of lots on Bridge street at the rate
of 81 per foot. The ground is located
in the north part of the city.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

DR.. Simpson, dentist, of Warrens-
burg, Mo-, is in the city with view of
making permanent location. Dr.. Simp-
son is 6rst-class dentist.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

The cash box of the Garden City
post Office, containing 800, was stolen
Monday evening, and the thief made
good his escape.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

John Gallagher sold his two lots to
Mrs. Rath, in Shinns addition, for the
price of $275. Wenie & Boyce were the
agents.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

About 6 o'clock Saturday evening,
Frank Swegel, of Ashland, took dose
of cyanide potassium by mistake for
bromide, and died within ten minutes.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

Cherington & Co., at the "Red Front"
have all the varieties of seed Potatoes,
also best eating potatoes, cabbage,
beets, turnlps, etc.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18
ARTISTIC DRESS-MAKING.

By the Misses Scott, IN block north
of Opera House. A Perfect Fit, by
the French Prussian Mode, which
speaks for itself, and the most artistic
work throughout, is guaranteed. Even
ing Costumes a specially.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

DR.. Green bought of J. D. Dent 100
feet of ground on north LIST avenue,
paying 50. 80 per foot. Mr.. Dent is
engaged in selling city property.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

Go to Cherington & Co., at the cred
Front" for any and everything, choice
and fresh, in the staple and fancy
grocery line.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

II. L. Mullen, proprietor of the Waco
House in Fowler, was here on Friday.
He came here to meet his wife and child
who spent the winter in Indiana.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

Notice is hereby given that the Poll Book for
the different wards Of Dodge City. Kansas, will b.
open at the office of the City Clerk in said city, on
and after March 23d, 1888, for the purpose of reg
istering all legal voters in said city, and that said
poll books win be closed, March 9th, 1876, after
which said date of March 9th, 1885 person will
be allowed to register.
Given under my hand and the seal Of said City
this 18th day OF March, A. D. 1885,
GEO. F. JONES,
City Clerk.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-03-18

Ben Harris, of Warrensburg, Mo-,
is in the city. He is engaged in the
hide and fur business, and has branch
house in Dodge City.