Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-02-02
POUNDED.

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quite a company of the Colby young peo
pie called at our parsonage farm home,
| and spent with us a few pleasant hours.
AS an expression of their regards we
were pounded, not with cudgel or fist,
but with liberal supply of the necessa-
ries of pantry and larder. Not only do
we wish to express thanks for these, to
each of the donors. but especially. we
thank each of you for your kind presence
and friendly association. Thanks also to
those who were not present, but sent the
pound" We shall be pleased to vel
come you again in the future to our coun-
try home REV. AND Mrs. FERGUSON.
Stout and Akard have formed part
nership in the carpenter and contracting
business.
LIFE SIZE CRAYONs-Made to order,
from photographs at reasonable rates by
Mrs. NJ. 5. Copeland. 1850
DISSOLUTION.
The firm of Parker & Akard has been
dissolved. All outstanding accounts will
be collected by d. B. Akard. Aft
FOR SALE.
One of the finest pieces of land in
Thomas county. A timber claim. Nine
miles from Colby. For 1880. All
smooth. A gopher can see all over it,
GEORGE VANCLEAvE. Colby, Kan.
47-50*
When suffering from throat or lung
troubles, take only such medicine as has
been proved worthy of confidence Such
remedy is Ayers Cherry PectOral; a
specific for sudden colds. and invaluable
in all forms of pulmonary complaints.
Sold by druggists. Price 81.
Some rogue entered the blacksmith
shop of W. Howell, near Quickville, on
Saturday night and stole about 100
pounds of meat
A large literary meeting was held at
the school house of District No % on
Saturday night last. About 100 persons
in attendance, and the debate was, as we
hear. spirited and interesting.
Samuel Ouderkirk, farmer near
Quickvlle, lost fine mare lately 1t
seems the mare got her head fastened in
the manager. and falling over. broke her
neck This is severe loss on Mr.. Ouder-
kirk, as the mare was a valuable animal.
Sam Pratt will receive moving trucks
in few days and will be ready to do all
kinds of house moving rapidly. safely.
and at reasonable rates.
INFORMATION is wanted concerning one
Chs rles l.. Brewer who was in Colby
sometime in December. 1887. Any infor-
nation concerning him will be thankful-
ly received at this office
Rev. j. o. Rischeill will be at Colby on
riday, February Sd, and will preach at
the Court House. Everybody is cordial
ly invited to be present. Service will
begin at o clock p. m. 46-47
will trade fine 5-year- old Clydesdale
stallion colts, first-class,
other valuable horses, different ages. also
some cattle. different ages. and part HOl-
stein, and some young Holstein bulls. for
good land in Thomas Co. Kas or adjOin-
ing counties Address, H. c. STOLL,
Beatrice, Neb.
SAVED HIS LIFE.
Mr.. D. l. WilcOxson, of Horse Cave.
KY, says he was for many years badly
afflicted with phtisic, also diabetes; the !
pains were almost uncomfortable and
would sometimes almost throw him into
He tried Electric Bitters. !,
and got relief from the first bottle, and
six bottles was entirely cured, ,
and had gained in flesh eighteen pounds. ,
Says he positively believes he would /,
have died. had it not been for the relief
afforded by Electric bitters. Sold at fifty
,ents bottle by c. H. Martin & Bro.
A young man from the country came
o town on Wednesday last, and filling
himself up with that enemy which doth
teal away mans brains. proceeded to
undertake to capture the town, shooting
vi his revolver etc. He failed in this,
.ot captured himself, and contributed $50 !
$50 90 hard earned. to the city treasury I
or his fun. We do not publish the name
II the young man. as he has good rep
ltation. and it is hoped by all that this
will be his last Offense of the kind.