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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-07-05
See F. C. Finnerty for chattel loans.

See r. L. Flnnerty Tor chattel loans.
Subscribe for the CAT, it has most
news.
Fine job work at reasonable rates at
CAT office
Agricultural implements OF all kinds at
Meglemrie's.
Pingree s Plaster want more land and
claims for sale.
A good timber claim for sale for S75
by Taylor & Smith.
NJ. A. Duff and lady, of Hastings, were
in the city on Monday.
See F. G. Finnerty for chattel loans.
Car load of new furniture arrived this
week at Niskern's Furniture Store.
McGonigal's Lumber Yard is the
place for all kinds of building material.
If you want your horses insured
against lightning Pingree s. Plaster can
do it.
Copeland & VanPetten have
an addition of acre lots for
sale.
Rev. z. Mitchell, son of our fellow
townsman j. NJ. Brady, was in the city
over Sunday.
VanMetre & Dallam are now prepared
to make farm loans. Money furnished
for final proofs.
A good yoke of work oxen. harness
and wagon cheap for cash. Call on
Pingree & Plaster. 16tf.
r. FELTON,, our efficient conductor over
the Oakley & Colby railway. owing to
i'll health, is compelled to take a short
rest.
John Foster, of Foster s. Sons, lum-
Der dealers of this city, returned from a
business trip to Goodland on last Sunday
evening.
Mrs. L. l.. French returned from an ex-
tended visit to friends in Iowa, on Sun
day evening She came over the c., X.
s. N. railway.
Mr.. J. A. Loar, a young lawyer who
has lately located at Colby, left Monday
for Jacksonville, ILL.,, where he will be
absent for short time.
See F. C.Finnerty for chattel loans.
A full outfit of boarding cars were
brought into this place over the Oakley
& Colby railroad Monday evening, pre-
paratory to begin track-laying on the
Lincoln s. Colorado railway. east of this
city.
Philip Troutfetter came in from Bur-
lington Saturday evening. We received a
pleasant call from him on Monday. Mr..
Troutfetter will visit among his many
friends and acquaintance here week
Or So before returninp
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-07-05
Subscribers, Your Premium.

Every person subscribing to or renew
ing their subscription to this paper will
be supplied with the Kansas City Weekly
Journal FREE during the campaign of
1888. Here is an opportunity to place in
your family the largest and best Weekly
paper published in Kansas City. Send
in your names at once and get two papers
for the price of our own.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-07-05
Ayers SarsapariIIa,
PREPARED BIZ
Or. J. G. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Price o.; six bottles. 1s. Worth Is bottle.

Mr.. T. L. Sturgeon. of Quickville, made
US pleasant call Tuesday and renewed
his subscription.
Hale township is the first to organize
a republican club. Good for Hale. Ran
dali, Barrett, ROvohl and Morgan will
at once organize and the other townships
will fall into line.
Mr.. Raumaker. of Quickville, called
Tuesday and subscribed for copy OF
the paper to be sent east. This is the
way to advertise the country.
There will be preaching in the Presby-
terrain church next Sabbath morning al
II o. clock in the German language, by
Rev. NJ. Wittenberger, of Healy. Kans
BORN:-To Mrs. and Mr.. j. B. Irwin
on Monday July I'd. a son. Judge Irwin
couldn't stop to an important committee
meeting last Monday evening because as
he announced, there was young re-
publican at home hurrahing for Har-
rison in such an enthusiastic manner
that his presence there was required.
The Judge was excused but failed not to
set up some of Patchin's best cigars.
MARRIED:-At the residence of the
brides parents, on July list. at 5 o'clock
D. M, Mr.. A. H. Gentzler to Miss Jessie
E Walker, of this city. Rev. Ferguson
officiating Mr.. Gentzler is one of Colby's
boys well known and esteemed by all.
He goes to Goodland, Sherman county
with his bride. He is engaged in bust
ness in that city. The well wishes of
the community go with this young
couple as they embark upon the sea of
real life.
MARRIED:-At the residence of Mr.
Samuel Yousse on Sunday, July 1st., at
10 O clock a. M. Rev. s. r. Ferguson,
officiating, Mr.. Edwin F. Escher, of
Iowa, to Miss Emma Paup, of
Colby, Kansas. Mr.. Escher is an excel
lent young man and graduate of the
Des MONIES Business College, and will
take his beautiful wife to Iowa immedi-
ately where he is engaged in business.
The many friends of Mrs. Emma here
in Colby. wish the happy bride and
groom peace and prosperity.
One of the most successful farmers in |
Labette County, who farms over three
hundred acres of land, was in the city |
his morning, and stated in regard to the |
rowth of wheat that two years ago he !
net an Illinois farmer on the train COM |
ng from Texas, who asked him why it \
vas there was not larger acreage of
wheat planted in the southern part of
tate. Our farmer replied that it was
through fear of chinch bugs. The ILL
lois man stated that he had farmed ex-
ensively in Illinois for thirty years, and
hat he had never failed to raise good
+ wheat even during the most trying
ines of the chinch bug years. He stat
d that he had always sowed clover in
is wheat fields, and that it not only
ept the chinch bugs out of the wheat,
ut made q good crop. he cut his wheat
hubble high and it left the growing
lover in good condition. Our Labette
'ounty farmer has tried the experiment.
ON for two seasons and has failed to
nd chinch bug in his wheat fields and
he same land has yielded him two good
rops. He sows the clover in the SPRING
yer the winter wheak-Ex.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-07-05
All kinds of fruits at
p. Store, 13tf

Call at j. +. Meglemre's to examine
the new shipment of Odds Wagons jus;
added to his stock.
Go to the News Depot of James n Fike
& Co. for periodicals. school books and
states. 13-tf
Copeland & Van Petten
have acre lots for sale adjoin-
ing Colby from $50 to 5000.
PASTURE. W. Gilmore near Otter
bourne, Kansas, has 500 acres fine pas
ture with running water. Will pasture
horses reasonably.
For SALE CHEAP.-One good hote
buss. nearly new. ana in good order. For
particulars call on or address Mrs. L. j.
Frink, Stockton, Kansas. 1862
FOUND: A note for forty dollars
signed by Pat Dobs, Owner can have
same by calling at this Office, proving
property, and paying for this notice
1S-tf
AN UNPARALLELED OEFER.-TheKan-
eSs City Weekly Journal FREE from this
date to Nov Is, 1888. to all subscribers
who pay up arrearages and for six months
in advance.
For big bargains in vehicles and imple-
ments of any kind, you should see sam
Piles and get prices, Cd door under First
National bank. A. G. VAN PErTEN,
Colby, Kansas.
For SALE.-Two blocks south of the
L. & C. Depot in South Park Addition,
southwest quarter of block II. Inquire
of ]. W. Irwin or II. E. Weld.
n. E. OLDs.
County, Township
and School warrants
bought at Thomas
County Bank.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-07-05
f. C.. FINNERTY.
Ibid Mt Know t was
Loaded +"

May do for . stupid boys excuse but
what. can be said for the parent who
sees his child languishing daily and fails
to recognize the want Of tonic and
blood-purifer? Formerly, course Of
bitters, or sulphur and molasses, was the
rule in well-regulated families but now
al intelligent households keep Ayers
Sarsaparilla, which is at once pleasant
to the taste, and the most searching and
effective blood medicine ever discovered.
Nathan s. Cleveland, q E. Canton st..
Boston, writes: "My daughter. now II
years old, was in perfect health until q
year ago when she began to complain OF
fatigue, headache, debility. dizziness,
indigestion, and loss Of appetite. con.
cluded that all her complaints originated
in impure blood, and induced her to take
Ayers Sarsaparilla. This medicine soon
restored her blood-making organs to
healthy action, and in due time reestab-
lished her former health. find Ayers
Sarsaparilla most valuable remedy for
the lassitude and debility incident to
spring time"
J.. Castright, Brooklyn Power Co.,
Brooklyn, N. Y, says: "As Spring
Medicine, I find q splendid substitute
for the Old-time compounds in Ayers
Sarsaparilla, with few doses Of Ayers
Pills. After their use, feel fresher and
stronger to 60 through the summer"
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-07-05
Buckeye Mowers
and Reapers and all
repair s a t Col by
Hardware Co. ID

The recent hail storm did considerable
damage for Rev. s. R. Ferguson on his
farm southwest of town, killing nearly
all his young, blooded chickens, and ruin
ing his crops to large extent. Several of
his neighbors were damaged in the same
manner.
PLEASE PAY UP. Subscribers know
ing themselves in arrears on subscription
to this paper are requested to pay the
same. A dollar is not much to one man
but when several hundred men each owe
one man one dollar the aggregate is
considerable, and that is our condition
just at present. We need the money.
PLEASANT SURPRIsE-On last Satur-
day evening party of the many friends
of Miss Emma Paup, of this city, congre-
gated in her honor, before her departure
on the following Monday. The evening
was pleasantly passed with games, music,
and social conversation, after which the
regret at her leave-taking, and wishes
for her happiness and safe journey.
Copeland & Van.
Petten have an addi-
ton of acre lots plat
ted and for sale on the
west side of Gilmore
& Larson's Addition.
They are cheap and
are going fast.
Call and see them at
their office in the iron|
building opposite the
Opelt Hotel.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-08
QUIET CHUckLeS.

"DId you ever so tobosganing, Mr.
Wintcrwhea," NO" said the old man,
"but once stepped into the elevator well
and fell down four stories in three-tenths OF
a second. That is fest enough for me; I'm
getting too old for much excitement. Bur
dettc
A New York heiress had marriage pro-
posal from an English duke, but her parents
were proud and ambitious and made her
marry all American editor.-Norristown
Herald.
They say up around IT. Paul that it is 50
cold that the air fairly glistcns with the bits
of frost that I'll t. We noticed those bright
specks. but we thought that they were frozen
portions Of the speeches made by Governor
McGill and Mayor Smith at the time Of the
laying Of the corner stone of the ice palace.
Chicago Times.
An ice bridge has formed at Niagara Falls,
and American deiaulters who want 10 reach
Canada can now slide.-Norristovn Herald
The Transcript speaks OF the turtle as
taking a leading part at dinners We
thought be generally appeared as supe.-
Boston Bulletin.
An effort is being made in New Iorl; to
abolish hanging, and substitute killing by
electricity. There is one thing 20 be SAID IN
favor Of the change. The abolition OF the
gibbet would retire the moss covered
phrases "dull thud" and Launched into
eternity r-Norristown Herald
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FINANCE AND COMMERCE
Reported by g. w. Branch Il Co.. banken
and brokers, No. I'LL Main street.


REvIEW.
New YORK, February Prince Bis
marck's speech yesterday had Tor the
time being a tranquilizing effect IN
Europe. 1t had its influence on the dii-
ferent exchanges, and all classes OF secu'
rites were apparently benefited. Lon
don showed Improvement over our close.
Influenced by this our market opened
firm, buying mainly by arbitrage houses.
| But The raft Of long stock that came Out
prevented more than fractional advance
before the close In most cases THESE ad'
vances were lost. il is only question
Of time before the market will take ade-
cided drop. The day had the usual bull
| letins Of fresh cuts in rates out west, but
outside this the condition is not OF the
best. We hear from every source the
remarkable ease Of money rs an argument
for a bull market. II that were so some
thing might be said The banks state
ment of last Saturday was disappointing,
as il showed decrease in reserves, but
for many years past the reserves have
gradually decreased during February and
March, and often until the middle ef
April. This rule has had no exceptions.
Last year we held in reserve $50, 400, 900
against S22 500, 900 this year. On April
9th this reserve had decreased to $4,lOO,-
900, and some such result may be ex-
pecied this year. Bonds are strong
another bull argument. During January
the sales on the Stock Exchange was over
100000 less than in a corresponding
period in 1897. With this enormous
amount of additional bonds listed the
close developed no feature. Money 3.
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HALIFAX COUNTY.
The south Boston Tobacco lara "'k
Success.
fspecial Correspondence

fspecial Correspondence
u,,rv,y G.. H., February 4.-i our
correspondent had the pleasure OF a''enu
inc Tho great premium tobacco sale al
Spn,h Roston last week. For severai
Jars nrecedinr the sale the Indications
ucrc that south Boston had maze
grand mistake in fixing me day o, salJ ~
early in the season heavy namss
clouds threatening snow OF ram 1"'.ns
the entire week, made tDe roaus '"o
yors, eyer seen in this scction. 4Ne'.i
theless. hong lines OF wagons "eio I'm
stantly pouring in from every "i'e.'.'n
for two DAYS preyiOus TO the SAFE, coming
fror, North Carolina, Person and GIan-
,;lIc counties and Pittsylvania, Char'
lotto Necklenburg, and Halifax counties
IN ,bis State and one shipment from
tennessee. There were also shipments
from Noitowav, Fluyanna, and oiner
Ns,ant counties in Virginia While none
Of ,hc warehouses were overcroWden,
all were well fned, and had Just aooni
80 inch a. they could well take care OF
and display 10 a good ad'an'age. ne
offerings were the finest ever oiie'eu VI,
the Boston market. The Judges " aN al"
the premiums were Messrs. j. T.. heatney,
Of your city, Silas Bernard ana oIsay
ZONES. Of Danville. The committee on
bright wrappers, cutters, hlIers ana
mahorsnv Wrappers was Messrs. }. VI:
Pollard of Glover, Rufus Saryay' OF
Richmond. and J. {. Jackson, OF Lyncn-
buro The various committees dld thelr
woTk well "a a rule the offerings were so
GOOD and many piles so much alike tnai IL
roorired some nice discriminating Judg-
ment 10 make fair and correct awards
Tbcv reformed their duties, however
~ tho entire satisfaction of the pubic.
rho yrarehousemen drew lots for sales,
,bo Fsclo winning the first sale, the Flag
The second, the South Boston the 'o''u,
and the Star the last. The bidding from
The first pile TO the laS was the most
active and spirited ever seen on any
market. BUYERS and sellers seemed 10 NC
In he finest spirits, and when pie ai'ei
nile of the golden leaf was knocked Out
wov mn in the eighties and nlnetles the
terminate farmer vas delighted. III was,
indeed, an exciting time. -
The list Of premiums would require 100
much space Of your paper 10 give 'hehi
in detail. and will Ouly mention lew
A, the Eagle the Rev, +. S. Wilson Of
News Ferry, this county, received two
premiums; at the Flay Halifax county,
through her efficient manager oil the
Poorhouse farm, received two premiums
ON the finest lot OF wrappers ana on
the largest check-S6O in money. AT
South Boston, Messrs. Woody & Green
of this county received the premium on
the finest wrappers, also for the largest
check. At the star, colored man
named James received the premium on
fine wrappers, his pile bringing $3.50 per
hundred. MI $. A Mccormick OF
scotisburg this county, received three
premiums on finest lot Of mahogany
wrappers. The premiums amounted to,
all told, about Il 100 noticed many
visiting buyers from all sections of the
country on the market. The sale WAS
grand success, and South Boston has
added another and lasting laurel to her
brow as a tobacco market second to none
in this State.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-08
A Hardened Specimen.

Omaha Mani sent you communication
yesterday stating that | had sent ham to
the starving family referred to in your col
umns.
Ediror-Yes. ordered it printed.
1T came out in the paper that had stolen
a ham from that starving family and was
sorry for it."
my gacious' 1t was Typographical
error. Of course. ! sincerely hope you viii
believe Inc Don't shoot"
II was only reaching for my pocket hand
kerchief. sir, TO wipe the tears Of sympathy
from my eyes. know how youf feel about 1t.
did not mind it. only called TO direct
your attention to the bluuder so it would be
corrected"
''You did not mind such horrible error as
thatf'
"Oh, no I'm used to such things used
70 be an editor myself "-OmahG World.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-08
Society In Philadelphia.

a member Of The Philadelphia Call staff
received an invitation to call upon friend
the other evening, and was considerably
mysiied when he saw III the lower left hand
corner the following letters IN bold faced
type, &C. O. B. h. His friends were ques-
toned as to their meaning, but none of them
had ever seen them used that way, and he
was compelled to wait until the party who
sent it should clear away the mystery.
What do those letters meant" he was asked.
Come or be killed, said hc.-Fhiladelphia
Call
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-08

Think of the JOY before the boys OF
Lexington county, Ky, for next summer
A man there has taken an order for
$4,000 worth Of humble bees to be sent
10 Australia to fertilze clover blossoms,
and rewards will probably be offered to
the urchins TO stimulate them TO
catch the insects and joyous will be the
experience of having the fun and excite
ment of a bee-chase with the added in
ducement of substantial pecuniary
reward AT the end Of it.-B0st0R Courier.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-08
A Nice Little Christian.

Fashionable Rector TO little girD-So You
love to 60 TO church, Flossie, and be good
little girl
Fiossie-Yes, indeed Mr. Whitechoker
Rector-Do you know many of the littlo
girls who belong to the church,
Flossie-No, sir; not very many. l only
care TO know those who sit in the middle
aisle.-New York Sun.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-08
Doctor,

have been giving my children DR.. DA-
vIDs CoU0H SYRUP, and it acts so well
that if you do not object | will always
give 1t In coughs. colds, and bronchial
and lung troubles"
object Why, certainly not. know
ing as do the ingredients of the excel
lent Cough Syrup. always recommend
it to my patients and find 1t cures every
time. but see that you get the genuine
DR.. David's Cough Syrup"
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-08
Truth In ~ Nutshell.

one Of Illinois many editors has n great
head. He ia II philosopher, for he writes;
Never Judge by appearances, a shabby
coat may contain an editor, while a man
wearing high toned plug hat and sporting
"a dude cane may be II delinquent subscriber"
New York Sun
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-08
Wanted WorL---Tor His Wife.

Applicaut-Please, ma'am, can you help
poor man who is out Of works
Woman-I guess Gun find something for
you to do.
Applicant (gratefully)--Thanks. II you
could give me some washing to do I'll take it
homo 10 my wife-The Epoch.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-08
Cheaper.

LET me give you some advice" said Mr.
Clarence Knowles, about sodding grass for
your lawn. Don't sod ii. Don't use grass at
ALI Buy Persian rugs aud cover your lawns
with them. You can get them for hundred
dollars apiece, and hundred or 50 will cover
your lawn. They are quite as pretty as grass
ard very much less expensive Atlanta
Constitution.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-08
Suicidal.

Mrs Langerfelt--I took your prescription,
doctor, but it hasn't seemed to do me a bit of
good.
Dr. Boles-Did you disguise it in bit of
orange, as told your
Mrs No; You see it was late last night,
and instead Of sending out for all orange
used slice of fruit cake It'd Bits
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-08

RICHMOND. Va, February :.
Loose dark sales of about Al, 900 pounds
average 1887, about the best average of
the season. There were no sales over
i2f cents, but the general quality was
good. In brights on Change there was
a small and inferior break, with no sales
over "a cents, The offerings at auction
were chiefly common and prices were
lower private sales were slow with no
large or important transactions reported.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-08

Many good citizens have scluples
against the embarkation of the city in
the railroad business. We appreciate the
force of their objection. But it would
be obvated to great extent If, as propos-
ed, the rapid transit roads were built on
contract, approved by the Mayor Comp
troller and Commissioner Of Public
Works. Of Commerce.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-08
OF Course 1t Was Black.

Editor-How's this, young mani You
speak Of tho fair bride as havin. hair black
as the driven SNOW. Where were you raisedi
Reporter-In Pittsburg, sir.
EDITORIAL, yes Detroit Free Press
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-08

J. ". FRATSER. l95 r.. Main street. Whole
sale and retail. Proprietor Of FrGysvt Uri -
iual Nerve and Bone i.iniment.
+. =. KEEN L. G2 East Marshall pr lTrlf {
Duval NOrtOns Horse Tonic, POliOclI's DNs-
pepsia Remedy. &c.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-08
An Economist,

Hopkins-Why do you wear rubbers, Jcp-
kinsf
Jopkins- Economy, my dear boy. Thers
are no soles to my shoes-Nsw York Sun.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-08
The Iron Hand.

The fact that the king Of Sweden has issued
volume OF his poems shows very clearly
that the Swodes are patient and long sui.
fsring people New Orleans States
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-08
Country Produce:

n. wALLERSTlNE ~ CO.. II and 1 S. Fit
teenth street. Potatoes, butter, beeD
hage. &C.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-08

The sketch in the Washington Re.
publican of Governor Henry ). Wise "
and Hon. John \. Wise" is fair
specimen of how the strolling scribe can
do his work for an organ.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-08

4. G. HOUSTON. 500 y. Main street
JOSEPH f. WINGFIEID, corner OF Laurc
and Broad streets.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-08
Plain Talk FOR Husbands.

Then there is another thing, sirl Often AID
often have marked YOU turning 10 watch D
pretty face. Cr commenting with your lnen
companions upon the outlines OF handsome
form or slorG-r loot lave you any mort
business 90 Do this than she has, What
rumpus ther. would b. about the family
hcarthstonC il yoI were to catch her flirting
with a man or following a bearded face
through the streets 10 See whore its owner be
longed What particular blazes would play
abOu, the walls of Home, Sweet Home" il
she INDUCED in such harmless foibles! Yet
say unto you, yea and verify, her latitude il
that direction is Just us wide rs yours.
What If the wife you married is getting
faded, Like "A fabric that has been often
washed; what If the lines have come where
the smile in its dimplement was, and The
ugly crow tracks, like birds feet on the wet
and shining sands, have traced the skin that
once was softer than a rose leaf; what If the
graceful shoulders are bent little and the
laughter has left her eyesl Ii you have the
chivalry of q true man IN your soul, you will
revere and honor that wife with greater and
increasing tenderness as she grows old and
wan ard faded; for what is il that has aged
here What has stolen away her bloom aud
robbed her glance of its sunny lighti What
but ministering to you, and toiiing for you,
and serving you' Your children have stolen
the rose tint from her cheeks and lips, and
tending 10 their wants 10y night and day,
ministering 20 them IN sickness and health,
ii she be fond mother, has deprived her OF
the grace and bloom OF youth. Amber" 10
Chicago JournaL
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-08
nYeing Estahllshmenfs.

Mrs. 4. J. PYLE. jl5 =. Fifth street. Lyon,
cleaning, securing, ana carpet clean n.
Manufactured OF the Acme Renoyat0i.
Mrs. II. BANNiSTEH si0 r.. Broad 81 c,t
Lace curtains a speciality.