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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

r. M. Wright & Company are fitting
up in fine style the north room of the
st. James building which they will occu
Ply with a meat market. They will carry
with it very fine line of fresh vegeta-
bles, fruits and groceries.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

J. T. Melvin, manager of the City
Drug Store, and wife will leave next
week for months sojourn in the noun
tains This is much needed vacation
ment has somewhat impaired his health
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

The Globe Live Stock Journal temper
arily suspended last Tuesday. Bro.
Frost will go to the mountains for the
summer and recuperate. He will return
again i'm the fall and open his office on q
larger scale and give us six editions
each week instead of one.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05
The hay on 200 acres of bottom land
for sale cheap. Close to Dodge city.
OWENS & KIRKPATRICK.

Notice is hereby given that there will
be meeting of the Union Labor central
committee of Ford county, Kansas, at
the court house, Saturday, July 14th,
1888, at 2 p. m. All who are in sympa
thy with the Union Labor principles.
are also requested to be present By
order of CAREY SMITH.
Chairman central com
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

1t is reported on our streets to-day,
that shooting ARRAY occurred at Coronado
Wichita county, last night. in which Ed
Praether was killed, by VIM Tilghman.
in self defense
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05
Where are the candidates

Where are the candidates? Is it not
time to announce yourself. Remember
that the Times reaches more people in
Ford county than all the other papers
in the county combined Bring in the
announcement and we will do you good.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

Mr. Frank Only returned from the
east where he has been visiting friends
He Joined the Union hose team in the
Clinton hose tournament. Iowa. He says
that he will match the Dodge City team
against the world
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

Nothing will give better indication
of the increased business of Dodge City.
than the fact that two switch engines
are required to do the work at this
point
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

The Dodge School or Theology meets
at the Methodist church in this city next
week. The lectures and addresses will
be of special interest. All are invited.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

The total rainfall at Dodge City fol
the month of June was 5.16 inches, &C.
cording to the report of J. E. Lanouette,
Sgt. Signal Corps U. s. Army. This Is
the heaviest rainfall for the month OF
June since the year 1875, excepting the
wears of 1S84-'S6.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

The best crops in Kansas are being
raised this year in Ford county. This
is the reason why Owens & kirkpatrick
are loaning money at such low rates and
on terms that make the farmer smile
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

We have 800, 600 at our disposal whicl
we would like to place at once on goot
farm and city property.
OWENS & KIRKPATRICK.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

Mr. F. t. NJ. Wenie has been appoint
ed special agent for the Rockford Insu-
rance Co. His long and successful career
in this line of business eminently quail
fies him for this high position Of trust
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

j. j. Bush, the Dodge House barber
has moved bis shop up stairs, owing to
the recent flood filling his basement
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

The Republican county central COM
mittee met last Saturday and named Au-
gust 18th at 2 O clock, as the time for
holding the county convention.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

Three good residences for sale on small
monthly installments. The money you
pay in rent will buy you house. Come
and see us. OWENS s. KIRKPATRICK.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

j. P. Irwin left Monday night for Sat
tic, Washington Territory, on tour of
inspection. The TINES wishes him sue
cess
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05
PARTICULAR NOTICE.

Please call at office of city treasurer,
in First National Bank building and pay
amount due for business license. Delay
is dangerous. Save annoyance and come
promptly, H. NJ. Beverly,
City Treasurer.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05
PUBLICAN COUNTY CONVEN
TION.

A republican county conve ntion is
hereby called to meet in the opera house
in Dodge City, Kansas, August 18th,
1883, at clock p. m. to nominate a
county ticket
Precinct primaries in the country, in
Guiding Ford, Bucklin, Speareville. Will
burn and Bloom are recommended to be
held between the hours of and 6p m.
Saturday, August 4th, and in the various
wards of Dodge City, including North
and South Dodge, from $50 to 100 M
". w. APPERsON, Chairman
W. J. FITZGERALD, Secretary.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

Mr.. Rodgers of Concord precinct re-
ports some of the crops in that part of
the country damaged somewhat by the
rains. He says they had too much rain.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

Capt. Spivey of the Arkansas Valley
Town Co. was in the city this week,
looking after the removal of old build
ings on their lots south of railroad
track
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

1t is said that they have to use step
ladders now to measure their corn in
Cowley county. In Ford county they
climb the stock.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

Have your pictures crayoned and en-
larged by Mcdonald and Switzer They
will make them look natural as life.
Our prices are reasonable.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

Samuel Gallagher, Jr., Plaintiff,
We.
David ". Withrow, Defendant.
State of Kansas. Ford county, IS.
By virtue of an execution to the undersigned,
sheriff Of Ford county, Kansas, delivered, issued
ont Of the above named court, upon q judgement
duly docketed in said court upon transcript and
abstract duly filed therein from a Justices court
of said county. A levy and appraisment having
ed, will on Saturday. August 4th, A. D., 1893, at
10 clock m, of said day. at the west door Of the
court house in Dodge City, Kansas, sell at public
auction to the highest bidder for cash in hand,
all the right title and interest which said defen-
dant had on the 10Th day Of February, 1858. or at
any subsequent time, to or in the following des-
cribed premises, viz: Lots four, az Eve 81 and
six t6), in block twenty fs7,, in Mcclure
Place addition to the city of Dodge City, Ford
county, Kansas.
H. B. BELL, Sheriff, Ford Co., Kansas.
Sheriff's office, July I'd, 1883.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

Owens & Kirkpatrick write their own
papers and close up their loans without
delay. See them if you want money.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

The centennial exposition of the Ohio
Valley and central states will be held
July 4th to October 9th inclusive.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

Those of our subscribers who are
entitled to it and do not receive the Kan
sas City Journal, will please notify us
and the matter will receive attention.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

The water in the Eureka canal in fnll
of water for several miles east of Speare-
vile, Everything promises well for
Ford county.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

You can buy dry goods, boots. shoes
and millinery good cheaper at J. D. Dent
& Co.'S than you ever haye or ever will
buy them in Dodge City.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

Mr.. Mcdonald is turning out some
very fine work. If you want a fine
picture see his work and get his prices.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

Three good residences for sale on month
ly installments of $1,000 and $3.50 per
month. OWENS s. KIRKPATRICK.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

The Donkey Show. was we'll receiy
ed and could be repeated with profit
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

Died-in this city infant daughter of
Waldo and May Tarbox, on Tuesday
July End. aged 10 days.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

The Irene Worrell company at the
opera house tonight.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

For Sale.-A new Chicago Cottage Or
gan. Will sell at bargain. Inquire at
this Office.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

The officers are doing good work on the
dogs of the city, upon which taxes have
not been paid.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

No one will be disposed to blame Kan
sas for feeling her oats this year
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

A. A. Webster has his. new sprinkler
about ready for business. Better late than
never.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

am now prepared to do general hair
dressing, wigs, fries, switches and waves
a speciality. shop al residence in Van
Trump block. second door from corner
of Division and Third avenue. Patron
age of the ladies solicited.
Mrs. NELLIE PARKER
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

Mr.. Fred Singer and wife returned
to the city last Saturday, and are again
at home to their many friends.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

A fine tree claim near Ensign; 19 acres
in cultivation. A bargain, at $3.50.
Owens s. Kirkpatrick.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

w. w. StinsOn has Is acres of oats on
his farm southwest of this city that will
yield 40 bushels per acre.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05
TO TRADE.

We have some choice real estate in
Ford County for good stock of gen.
eral store, hardware stock or complete
stock of groceries. For full particular
call on or address.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

If you want fine photograph of your
self or family to send east to your friends,
go to Mcdonald.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

The county commissioners were in ses-
sion this week.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

As to the condition of corn at the close
of the week, there is but one voice never
better at this time of year, it is in silk
in the south. Wheat harvest has about
ended in the southern, still in progress in
the middle, and has commenced in the
northern counties Dat harvest has com
menced in the southern and middle cOun-
ties. Rye and hay harvests are in pro-
gress in the western and flax is ready for
harvest in the southern counties. Millet
gives fine promise Threshing is now in
progress in the southern, and to small
extent in the middle counties. New wheat
and oats are now appearing on the mar
ket. In Pratt and Kingman the recent
rains failed to revive the early potatoes,
while in Coffey the damp weather is rot
ting the ground. Chinch bugs are at
work in Osborne, but have diminished in
the south and east Web worms are at
work on the weeds in Coffey. Chase and
Lyon and are disappearing in the south.
T. B. JENNINGS, Signal Corps.
Assistant Director.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

If you are candidate for county Of
flee, let the people know it. Come in
and shake.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

Don't fail to take advantage of the
great reduction sale now going on at
Dent e. Co.'S.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

Carpenters report work in their line
good deal better than for some time past.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

NoTIcE-We have recently purchased
the stock and accounts of j. w. Gibbs &
Co., and will be pleased to have all per
sons indebted to the above firm to call in
and settle their accounts at once. Those
we do not hear from in thirty days we
shall put in the hands of an attorney for
collection. Yours respectfully,
If r. NJ. WRIGHT & Co.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

II. S. Wilkinson returned from Chicago
this week, where he went to attend the
Chicago convention.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

Candidates tor county office are bob
bling up serenely. Hand shaking is next
in order.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05


by our voluntary observer for the week
ending June 2Sth:
RAINFALL.
The rainfall averaged one and three
tenths inches over the state the past
week 0.3). which is slightly above the
June normal. Dividing the state BY the
three standard parallel into two, slightly
unequal portions. we find the northern
portion received an average of one inch
and fifty-seven hundredths $50. or
sixty per cent. of the whole amount, and
the southern an average of one inch and
one hundredth Q01) or (3S) thirty-eight
per cent of the whole amount. The
counties south OF the Arkansas river,
south of Greenwood. east of the Neosho
river and east of Russell Rocks, and
Phillips received an excess, while in the
other counties, including Saline, def
cency occurs, which is greatest from Sa-
line to Greenwood and in the northwest
ern counties
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

Just price goods at Dent & Co.'S. Such
low prices were never heard of before.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

We were pleased to receive call from
L. Lockman on Saturday morning. He
brought samples of oats and wheat
raised on his farm six miles north east
of this city. One bunch of oats has %
good heads grown from one seed. He
reports the late oats very much improved
by the late fine rains
H. E. Wellman brought to our Office
few days since very fine sample of
rye raised on his ranch Is miles south
east of Dodge City. 1t was sown Nov
ember 1st and harvested June 25th. 1t
is about five feet in heigth and will
yield about 40 bushels per acre.
STRAYED OR STOLEN.-From my farm
q miles west of Dodge City, Kansas, one
two-year old bay horse colt-nO brands
small amount white on hind feet He is
large, square built colt, with large head
and neck. will pay $1,000 reward for
his return to me at Dodge City, Kansas.
CHAs. E. HUDSON.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

Mr.. John Ross returned home from
Liberal on Tuesday to spend the fourth
with his family.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

Get your photographs at McDonalds.
He is making the best in western Kansas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05
LOCAL NEWS.

IOCAI NEWS.
Hot weather
Corn is booming.
Crops are very fine and promise large
yield.
What has become of our weather pro-
phets?
1t is reported dry and hot in the Neu-
trail Strip.
A. NJ Nettleton left for his home at
Larned last week.
Attend the opera tonight; you will be
wei repaid
Most of the corn is worked for the last
time this season.
Frank Prouty, of the Ford Boomer
was in the city last week.
Flattering reports of the potato crop
come from all over the county.
j. d. Dent & Co. have just received a
new stock of boots and shoes.
T.. G. Hunter, of the Bucklin Herald,
was in Dodge on business, Friday last
Just price goods at Dent & Cos. Such
low prices were never heard of before.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05
TO THE LADIES OF DODGE CITY.

Twill sell my stock of buttons, pleated
braids. linen lace for underwear and such
goods as go in the dry goods line at cost
in order to devote my attention to the
millinery and dress making business.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05
SHERIFFrs SALE.

In the District Court, on transcript, 10th Judi
cial District in and for Ford comfy. Kansas.
Samuel Gallagher, Jr., Plaintiff,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

OWENS & KIRKPATRICK.
Dodge City, Kansas. If
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

T. G. Hunter, of the Bucklin Herald
was in Dodge on business, Friday last.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05
TEMPERATURE AND SUNSHINE.

The temperature has generally been
below the average in the middle and
eastern counties, with but small per
cent of sunshine: while in the western
counties these conditions have been nor
NAL.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05
KANSAS WEATHER SERVICE.

WEATHER CROP BULLETIN NO. IS.
TOPEKA, June 80. 1SSS.-From reports
by our voluntary observer for the week
ending June 2Sth
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

CATHOLIC CHURCH
Regular services at the church on the First and
Third Sunday Of each month at and 10 30 a. m
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

Has att eel standard Of excellence which
admits IF no superior.
It ccEt,i:s ivory improvement that inventive
genius, skill I'll money can produce.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-07-05

j. d. Dent & Co. have just received 8
new stock of boots and shoes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-07
A Fifteen Million Dollar Wedding.

paragraph picked from n letter
in the Chicago Times is a. follows:
The greatest event in China for n
long while will be the marriage Of the
young Emperor kwang Su, who is
just II years OF age. Marriages and
funerals are the prime extravagances
OF the Chinese race and kwang Su's
marriage day will be "A banner one Tor
all China, prince and coolie alike. AT
the least calculation the wedding will
cost Sl5, zoo, 600. which IL few mil
lions less than the original plan,
owing TO the very low exchequer Of
the Chinese government this year.
At high noon on the coming Chinese
New Years Day, which will be about
February %, the young Emperor will
be srrayed in the finest Of silk, and a
purgatory collar, and will be anxious
ly awaiting the arrival Of the royal
cortege and the princess Kang Sing.
She will be conveyed from her palace
in u yellow (the royal color sedan
chair. her pretty features being con
cealed under yellow satin sacque
fastened at the waist. Along the line
Of the bridal procession the houses
and stores will be closed. and II a
Chinaman ventures upon the street
his life will be ia peril On the arrival
at the palace the ceremony will be
performed, the royal family and high
officers being the only witnesses.
After the ceremonies kwang su will
marry four other wives, and besides
these will take seventy-hve concu-
bines TO his palace, His first IL called
by the Chinese his principal wife, II
on the same par with his other con
sorts, save that size has the prece-
dence In the family, but IL does not
follow that her son will be the next
Emperor. The Emperor II supposed
10 study the character Of all bis sons,
and the one whom he deems the most
able will be the next ruler"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-07

She was pretty woman, and she
bowed to me bewitchingly as she
came in. She held up one finger
archly and said impetuously:
Now, sir, want you to stop your
writing and look at my book"
Then she nodded charmingly, as IL
embarrassed at my look of amaze.
ment | said:
MY dear madam, / am busy to-day,
and beg you will excuse me-"
She sat down beside me and made
herself comfortable at once.
Now, don't let me hear another
word about that, you are going TO
buy book, of course"
But, my dear"
She took my hand gently but firmly
! in hers.
Il know-you are a busy man-you
write all day and you are too tired to
read-you hardly find time TO look at
the paper-you-"
Yes. madam; that's precisely the
| case
She chucked me deliberately under
the chin.
DO you mean to say that you are
going TO refuse me a miserable little
dollar for this beautiful bookY'
gasped feebly and then glared at
my Office boy. He was evidently i'm
terested | said:
You must be successful book
agent, you have the most fetching
qualities | have ever seen
Harsh words
She rose at once, and sitting down
upon the arm OF my chair, threw one
arm around my neck, and, bending
down, looked tenderly into my eyes.
Now, you know, darling, you are
going TO do just what say; You are
going to buy
heard my office boy chuckle 10
himself. protested | said;
My dear madam, this Is really
| tlibdi iuSSlAiS wv yNh hh'N oih
married man-that l.
She replied: II have nothing to do
with that, am here for business
replied That statement Is un-
necessary; the fact is quite apparent,
but | am really fond OF my wife.
You've got hold OF the wrong man
She seemed "A trihe hurt at this, but
she did not take her arm from my
neck. She remained In this com.
promising attitude, apparently lost
in thought. broke into "a cold
sweat.
IN tell you what I'll do, " she said,
suddenly, bringing her face danger
ously near my own; III you'll take IA
copy of that book, I'll promise not To
kiss you before leave the oflicev
bought the book
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-07
An Old Story Reiolc.

The story Of Fanny Keinble and
the driver l. retold, and the scene IL
laid in LenoX When the actress
lived there she one day engaged Liy-
eryman Curtis 10 drive her over the
Berkshire hills. With genuine Yam
kee freedom he began a conversation
which he thought might be interest
ing to Mrs. Kemble, but the actress
turned on him, and In her deepest
tones exclaimed: WIN. Curtis. i
hired you to drive me. not To con
verse with mer' Curtis never opened
his lips again In conversation with
her until she sent fer him and asked
him in even deeper tones than ever:
WIN. Curtis. Why do you Ia this bill
charge me 8 for every drive but one,
and for that S6T' Mrs ksinble, :"
answered William. Il charge you -
for the drive and 81 for sassing me.
Fanny paid the bill.