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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-07-28
Children Starving to Death

On account of their inability to
digest food, will find most marvel
GUS food and remedy to SCOTS
Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil
with Hypophosphites. Very palat-
able and easily digested. DIR. G. W.
COHEN, of Waco, Texas, says: Il have
used your emissions in infant vast
ing with good results. 1t not only
restores wasted tissue but gives
strength and increases the appetite
l am glad to use such q reliable ar
ticle." Dr. CHARLES G. GARRETT, Cal
vert, Texas. says: II have used your
Emulsion for over year, and have
derived much benefit from it in the
marsamus of children, being tolerated
by the stomach when all other medi-
caments were rejected"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-07-28

well, Janet" asked facetious
husband. whose wife had just dis
charged the hired girl, "are you GO
ing to breast the waves of the do
nestle sea of troubles z"
NO. she answered demurely |
am only going to stem the currants."
-.Judge.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-07-28

john WANAMAKER the Philadel-
phia merchant prince, has placed the
enormous amount Of $l,000,000 in
surance on bis life.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-07-28
Their Ru-iness booming

Probsbly ~ or tbieg Nas ansei such n
general resi NJ % ti~a- =; u WILLIAMS
JR. BRo4 U.u - r. t.eir giylns away 10
their ca>ione q nAh, RS ,tlai tsftes %
DR.. King ..t~ yisc q ~ - sumption
Their freee is sin, is =, o'mo.n Ia Tho yeg!
valuable article rom To Inc '1at ~ AWAY 6
cures II d ever lisa.ieipt> p'cleht, Colds,
Ashro'. 6rcnch IL, trJ. eda III threat
ard 10 ii enses 9piekit - ION can
tel il hefGr b IT, H. i e ti't bot
tie hree j ! 49,, @~Frar :
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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-07-28

You are feeling depressed, your appe'
tite is poor, you are bothered with Head.
ache. you are hdgetty, nervous, and gener
all out Of sorts and want 10 BRACE up.
Brace up but not with stimulants, spring
ne1iein, 3, or bitters which have for their
bssis veay en- can, bad whisky, and which
stimulate you for an hour, and then leave
YOU IN worse condition than before
What you want is An attentive that will
purify your blood, start ealthy action OF
Liver and Kidneys restore your vitality
and give renewed health and strength.
Such a medicine you will fod in Electric
Bitters, and only so cents a bottle, rtE
Williams. Jr. q Bro Drug Store.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-07-28
DRAFT STATIONS
SALVADOR g FERDINAND

VIII make the Season Of 1888 AZ
$4,000 Twenty DOLLARS TO lEsURE $50 90
Payable when mare Is Known to be with
foal parting with the mare tcrieits The in.
saronce. and the HOLSTEIN FaIESlAN
RTrIT.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02
L. X. MCINTYRE.

In our announcement column may be
found the name of Miss F. NJ Thome as
candidate for Superintendent of Public
Instruction, subject to the Republican
convention Miss ThOme as an educator
has had long experience, and comes high
ly recommended as a teacher, having
taught for years in the graded schools of
Kahaka, Mo-, and over ten years in Clark
county. Mo. She has also been very
successful teacher IN Florida and now
holds state certificate to teach in that
state. From Florida she removed to
Ford county about year ago, and took
up claim. Although Miss ThOme has
never taught in Ford county, she has
passed the city examination, attended the
normal institute. and has in every way
kept herself posted in educational matters.
Miss Thome's claims should be given
careful consideration by the republican
convention, and if nominated will carry
II full party vote.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

WHAT FLORIDA PEOPLE LIVE ON.
What do you say Florida people live
ON in the SUMMER Fish," What
in the winter" Yankees" Alas. how
many northerners draw their last breath
in Florida, slain by that fell destroyer,
consumption, who would have lived, had
they used at first that marvellous specific
for consumption, when not too far advan-
ced, DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov.
ery-better than hypophospeites and cod
liver-Oil. because more nutritive and tom
ic; also an invaluable liver corrective and
blood purifier, cleansing away all scrofu-
lous humOrs (which cause consumption,
and all other impurities of the blood,
curing glandular swellings, goitre OF
thick neck, old sores and ulcers. OF
druggists.
Don't hawk, and blow, and spit, but
use DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

We must Judge the future bv the past. There
Is no other way. We must estimate the power Of
Christian Missions by what they have already ae-
complished. That is fair and nothing else is fair.
Well. then. unvei the catalogue of the nations
Point out the names of those that are truly free
Name over the governments that afford the people
protection and homes, and guarantee them the
safe enjoyment of the blessings % this life, and
can truly say to you. missionaries built them
all Till the missionary came with the gospel of
salvation. every one of the nations was in the
darkness of paganism. You may call it civiliz-
alton, but such civilization never came and never
viii come without the Gospel Of Jesus Christ.
How can you say then: II do not believe in For
eign Missions.'' Let Us do for other nations what
has been done for US
For ten weary years the missionaries labored
among the people of South Africa without seeing
any results. Now their hearts were to rejoice as
they should witness the work Of the Holy Spirit
and see those over whom they had so long mourn
ed, brought TO the saviour, and ont Of heather
darkness into Gospel light. There seemed no ap-
parent for intensity of feeling that was now
displayed by these people Men who had scorned
the idea of shedding 4 tear, wept their hearts
melted. The chapel became a place Of
weeping, and ii soon was too small to hold the
members who locked TO it. In connection with
this event interesting anecdote is related show
ing the strong faith or Mary Moffar. On one oc-
casion some time before this event, when all
seemed dark. her friend Mrs. Greaves, of Sheffield
had written to Mary Moffat kindly irquiring if
there anything OF use which she could send.
The reply returned was, ''Send us a communion
service, we shall want it some day Communi-
cation between the kuruman ami England was
tsrdy then, and before an answer came to her let
ter the darkness increased and the Bechwanas
seemed as far from salvation as ever On the day
preceding the reception of the first converts in
To the kuaumad church, box arrived from Eng
land. which had been twelve months on the road
and in il were found the communion vessels that
Mary Moifat had asked for more than two years
before.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02
Evolutionary Contest.

Young persons, of either sex, under
twenty-one years of age, are invited to
recIte before an audience. Time and
place will be given in due time. Compe-
ting class must number not less than SIX
Two or more classes may be formed but
for different dates. A silver medal in a
satin lined morocco case will be given to
the successful competitor. When eight
or more have secured silver medals, they
may form a class and compete for gold
medal. Eight or more receiving gold
medals may compete for a larger gold
medal. Eight or more holding larger
gold medals may compete for diamond
medal, which is a handsome gold medal
set with diamonds.
Young persons wishing to compete
will please leave or send their names to
the undersigned. with ten cents for a
book or pamphlet from which they must
make their selections. This will be re-
funded after the contest if desired, if the
book is returned in good condition.
Call on or address
L. X McTNTYRE
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02
7. G. A. Notes.

The regular semi annual meeting of tn,
association was held in the rooms of tn
society on July 23d. The following of
ficers, were by unanimous vote chosel
for the present term; E. T. Thome, pres
ident; Mrs. A. Curtius. vice president
Robert Hazelton, secretary. Jennie Craw
ford, treasurer; Lou Baker, organist; A
W. Readle, Librarian; executive com
mittee, Evylen Baird, H. S. Wilkin
son, L. T. Boorey; Miss Emily Beadlt
was chosen as orgapist during Mis-.
Bakers absence.
H. s. Wilkinson, who has served as
president for the past term, made very
able and interesting address on las
Sunday. He said in part. "The re-
sponsibilities of this Office arc man,
and my desire all the time has been Il
do more. am not satisfied with tn
work that has been accomplished, ant
yet We have not been idle, and som,
good has undoubtedly been done.
have compared in my mind the present
condition of our association with it.
future, and when I say that 1 hav'
pictures to myself the Y. c. A. IN +:
building entirely our own with gymna
stun, bath rooms, library and and al
necessary improvements, it is no Wis
ionary picture, but will come reality
I am satisfied We have selected good
and competent officers, in fact just the
ones to Gil their places with ability
They need our cooperation, and :ar
do nothing without our assistance
What We need more than any thins
else is earnest workers, some one whit
will come to the front, and make sell
sacrifice for the good. of the cause VI
can succeed in this way, but in nc
other.
During the past week the following
publications have been donated to tn.
association. Our Dumb Animals, b,
the Massachusetts, society for the pre-
vention Of cruelty. to animals. Bel
Hur, = Tale Of the Living Christ, by
Jesse A. Beadle.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02
Evil Effect ofpr,nkIns Beer.

The following from the Scientific
American should be read by all beer
drinkers and cause them to quit the
beverage:
The use of beer is found to produce
a species of degeneration of all the or
gans; profound and deceptive fatty de-
posts, diminished circulation, condi-
tons of congestion and pervesion of
functional activity; local Inflammation
of both the liver and kidneys are so con-
stantly present. intellectually. stupor
amounting slmost 70 paralysis arrest the
reason. changing n high fac1ltiedt ieto
. mers aninallsu nlsunl $500
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

gish, varied only with parozysms of anger
that are senseless and brutal. In ap-
pearance the beer drinker may be the
picture of health. but in reality he is the
most incapable of resisting disease A
slight injury, a severe cold or shock of
the body or mind will commonly provoke
an acute disease ending fatally. Com
pared with inebriates who use different
kinds of alcohol, he is the most incurable
and more generally diseased. The con-
slant use of beer every day gives the sys-
TEN on recuperation, but steadily lowers
the vital forces.
Prohibitionists in the different por-
tions of the county chould see that
their section is represented at the
county convention the 10th inst.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

The first annual convention of the Ford
county W. C. T. q. was held at the n. E.
church in Dodge City, July 27th and 28th
1883. The convention was called at 8
p. m, by Mrs. n. A. Snyder.
The following committee were appoint
ed by the president:
Miss Belle 0oslee, secretary. Commit.
tee on credentials: Mrs sarah Freeman,
Ma Mary Rapp and Ma Emily Cher
ington. Coumitree on finance: Nm. a.
C. NuIlsndoee, Ma Miller. Nm Kate
ceais1 Cszisas = y1lnefwosk'
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02
Dlsposing Of Old Forts.

Special Dispatch to the Globe Democrat
wAsHMafnH. D. e., July s5..-The house last
night passed the bill authorizing the Secretary Of
the Interior to cell to the Methodist College Assoc
iation, Of Southwestern Kansas, the remaining
portion Of the old Fort Dodge Kansas) Military
Reservation. II embraces about 40 acres, upon
which the fort buildings are situated, about four
miles east Of Dodge City. The Fort has been
abandoned by the government rs = military post
and that part Of the reservation not embraced in
the bill has been disposed Of to settlers at Sic
per acre. The remaining lands have been reserved
Oh account Of the fort buildings. The bill. rs
passed. provides thnt this land shall be sold to the
association ct 3 IN acre. Is b provided that
the college association shaIl within ve yeaxs erect
. Methodist College: and the other necessary
bsil1iaeA The I'm soes 10 lie seaate ard win
mu9Dao ~ Nv shts se.aiaa.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

Let our county officers be representa-
tive men. They are called upon to trans
act business outside of the county and
the state. The manner in which they
transact their business goes far toward
forming an estimation of the character
of the county and people electing these
men to fill these positions of tru st. We
are supposed to elect our best men. Let
us see that it is done this fall.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

Crumbine & Stewart haye removed the
Eagle Pharmasy to the st. James build.
ing, one door west of their former posi-
ton, where they will be glad to meet all
old and new customers with full line of
everything in their business. You will
also find at the same place the finest
cigars in the city. good milk shake or
an ice cold glass of lemonade at 5 cts. per
glass. Call on them once and you will
be sure to call again.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

A THROUGH SLEEPER TO CHICAGO.
Every afternoon at 3:35 o'clock, upon
arrival of trains from the west, mag.
nifcent Pullman sleeping car leaves To-
peka for Chicago via the GREAT Rock
ISLAND ROUTE, making close connections
with the famous Limited flyer" running
trough without change, arriving at Chi
cago the following morning. This is
certainly the quickest and most conven-
lent means of transportation between
points in Kansas and the city of Chicago.
For accommodations in this car, please
notify your local agent. and he will be
glad to make such reservations as you
may require by telegraph. tt
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

Mr.. j. F. Frankey will prosecute, re
CARELESS of threats. brides. or the i'll will
ofjointists. Henry Skinner. Geo. Miller,
and Jim Jelley are the first fruits. They
each get thirty days in jail and find of
800. We would Recommend these cases
to the kindly influence of the W. C. T.
Z. They will be found at the county
jail, and would be glad to read tracts on
the Home against the Saloon. This will
be in order for the next 80 days.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02
LIZZIE LOwTIIER.

The time has come when the party
that desires to elect their ticket. mus,
see that good strong men are nominated.
Take care that you do not get load
that will swamp you by bringing discred-
it on the whole ticket. See that those
associated with you for the race are
strong representative men. Ii is too late
after the convention.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

neer Press, the leading republican daily
says that three estimates have recently
been made, two by republicans and one
by democrat, and the prohibition is
estimated by them respectfully q, 400
the next 10000 and tie third %, 500.
The vote in 1884 was only 1854 and
is 1886 was 5000. Let the good
work go on.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

1t Is encouraging to see the rapid
growth in prohibition party feeling.
Many republicans are dissatisfied with
the position of their party upon the
tariff question, and also cannot endorse
the republican idea of free whiskey,
and they are therefore bidding the par
ty farewell aud coming into the Grand
New Party.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

a CARD OF THANKS We desire to re-
during the part week have kindly remem-
bered us with SO many substantial tokens
of regard. Hoping that blessings may
attend you, we are yours sincerely
G. LowTHER.
LIZZIE LOwTHER
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02
State of Kansas, Ford county, IS

State OF Kansas, Ford county, IS
In the Probate Court of Ford County.
In the matter Of the estate of W. o. Smiley de-
ceased
Of W o. Smiley. deceased, gives notice that he
did on the second day Of August, A. D., 1888. fle
in the Probate Court, of Ford County, his petition
asking for an order of said Court authorizing the
Administrator to sell the following described real
estate, for the payment Of debts Of said estate
to-wit: The E. onehalf of the S. E. quarter,
section IS Township q Range g W. IN Ford
county, and that the Probate Judge has liked the
nth day of August 1883. flor the hearing OF said
petition. JOHN b. MoFfETr.
July 18th 1855 Administrator
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

Mr.. Moffitt would be an excellent man
for the Office of probate judge. The vo-
tres of Ford county could not make a
mistake in giving him their support.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

The railroads are pushing in toward
Dodge City in such way as to insure
this to be the greatest railroad center in
the west,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

Mr.. Adam Lierle, northwest of Dodge
brought in q shief of fine millet last Sat.
urday. The heads are enormous. Mr..
Sug has brought M the largest millet Of
the season. 1t is five feet in height and
well headed.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

John T. Hooker. northeast of Dodge,
brought a bunch of millet to our office
this week, some of the heads of which
measured Ct inches IN circumference.
Who is the next?
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

Quarterly meeting at the Methodist
church next Saturday and Sunday.
Quarterly conference on Saturday at $50
P. NJ. Communion services on Sunday
at II o'clock.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

There was large attendance at the
Methodist church, Sunday morning and
evening. Five persons united with the
church at the evening service, all men,
bers of the same family. 1t is the family
of JAS Kimball, who is in the employ of
the Santa Fe II. r. Co. at this place.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

The Eagle Pharmacy, Crumbine and
Stewart proprietOrs, has been moved one
door west into the building formerly Oc-
cupied by the Pioneer Loan & Trust Co.
The business of this firm has been stead
lily increasing until increased accommo-
dations became imperative.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

Mr.. Dick Reamer, whose eye was in
jured few weeks past with piece of
glass returned from Kansas City, last
Sunday. The doctors HAYS decided that
the sight is destroyed.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

Don't forget to pay your taxes before
the property comes to sale. Delinquent
tax list is now in the hands of printers.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

The young men of our city are doing
their best in an effort to appear well be-
fore the schoolmams, who are attending
the normal.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

Before you 60 very far stop and reflect,
that the few business men who have left
Dodge City, for better location, have
nearly all returned. They are now happy
and contented. Those who are now absent
wouln be glad to return to the fold if it
were possible
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

BORN.-To Mr.. and Mrs. Jack johnson
Saturday, July 28th, son. He tipped the
scales at IL pounds.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

DIED.-On Saturday July 2Sth, 1888,
Claud, il FAINT son of Chauncey and Laura
Hart, agen months. The remains were
inferred in the Maple Grove cemetery,
west of this city. The mother, Mrs.
Hart is very sick, lying mostly in an I'M
conscious condition.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

BoRN-To Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd, a
daughter, Monday, July 3Oth, 1888. The
little lady weighed 10 lbs. and promises
much happiness to her parents.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

ANY candidate on either of the old
party tickets who express desire to
be endorsed by the prohibitionists will
be disappointed. We are getting too
big to play second.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

We are in receipt of a printed copy OF
the speech of Hon. s. 8. Peters, deliver
ed before the house of representatives
on July 14th.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

Some warm weather last week. While
it is monkeying around 80 to 100 during
the day, the nights are cool and pleasant.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

am now prepared to do general hair
dressing, wigs fries, switches and waves
a specially, shop at 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, 1888-08-02

The Ford County Normal opened its
annual session in this city last Monday,
with SO stundents in attendance. Prof.
Webb thinks the number will increase to
at least IS. The term promises to be
one of the best ever held in the county.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

Let out farmers put up all the feed they
possibly can. There Will be thousands
of cattle driven in from the west to be
fed in Ford county this fall. Save your
feed, 1t will all be needed by spring.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

Build shelter of some kind for your
machinery. Do not let it stand out in
the weather and rust out. No farmer
can afford to do this in any country,
much less in new country like western
Kansas. where nearly all our people are
DOOR
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

We had understood that the police had
killed great many dogs in the city. 1t
is we'll. If we had our way the dogs
would be few and far between. They
ars q curse to our city.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

The people of Ford county are going
to elect men of character and ability
this fall.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

Let our farmers get bunch of cattle.
The milk, butter aud increase will carry
them through many hard place.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

An awning is being erected on the
south side of the brick block between list
and End avenue on Front street
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

Cows FOR SALE. Four young cows
with calves, SIS each. F. A. Carries,
seyen miles southwest of Speareville.
Twelve miles west of Dodge City.
J. D. Roy.
4w Dodge City.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

Will Thompson. the city drug stores
news boy. while riding bicycle last Sun
day run into some sand and was thrown
over the wheel, receiving severe injuries
about the ankle that will lay him up for
some time.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

The tariff question, as viewed by the
two parties. is not of sufficient importance
to make a successful campaign.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02
4vv

]. T. Melvin, manager of the city drug
store, arrived home in company with his
wife from q months sojourn in the
mountains last week. J. T. reports
good time, and looks much improved in
health.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

Young folks wishing to contest fol
that silver medal should leave their
names soon and begin to make prepa-
rations.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-02

Deputy sheriff McCurdy is slowly i'm
proving. We hope to see him on our
streets again soon.