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Dodge City times., 1888-12-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Garden City, Kansas.
November N 1888

November %, 1888
Notice is hereby given that the following-name6
settler has fled notice Of his intention to make
final proof in support Of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Probate Judge o.
Ford county. Kansas, at his Office in Dodge City
Kansas, on January 18th. 1889, viz: John McGear,
who made Homestead Application. No., for the
northwest quarter section q, township s5s, range
4w.
He names tho following witnesses to prove hi.
continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of
O'Neil and r. v. Hutchinson, all Of Dodge City
Kansas.
31-36 c.. F. ". NILES, Register
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.


State Of Kansas. So
Ford County, I
Nancy Devalon,
Prf( In the District Court Of
VS. Ford County, Kansas.
Henry A. Shaffer,
Deft
The above named defendant will take notice that
he has been eued in the above named court bv the
plaintiff herein, to receive the sum Of one hundred
and nineteen dollars and eighty cents, (Sll9,D
with interest and cost Of suit, said sum OF one
hundred aid nineteen dollars and eighty cents be
ing due the plaintiff for beard furnished A. NJ.
Shaffer wife Of said defendant at his instance and
request, and that he must answer the petition Of
the plainaif filed herein or bef Jre January 25th
1882 or said petition will be taken as true and
Judgment rendered against him, said defendant,
for one hunared and nineteen dollars and eighty
cents, 1l9S0) with interest and costs Of action,
and the land taken in attachment will be sold and
the proceeds thereof applied TO payment Of said
judgment, interests and costs.
NANCY DEVALON.
Attest: Plaintiff.
L. f. McGarry, Clerk. 1886.
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13
PUBLICATION NOTICE.

State Of Kansas
In the District Court for said Co
Ford County.
s. B. Barker, doing business in the name and style
Of S. b. Barker Il Co., plaintiff.
VS..
L. X Mcintyre. j. VI. Crawford and George 8
| Emerson, defendants.
Said defendant George S. Emerson will take
notice that he has been sued in the above named
court for upon certain promissory note executed
to plaintiff by said defendants June 2lst 1855 in
the sum of one thousand dollars, with interest at
10 per cent per annum from date, said note being
payable four months after the date thereof and
must answer the petition filed therein by said
plaintiff on, or before, the 18th day of January,
A. D., 1889, said petition will be taken as true
and judgement for plaintiff in said action, for
600 and interest AT 10 per cent per annum from
June 21st, 1855, Will be rendered, and your land
which has been attached in the above suit sold
and proceeds applied to payment of same.
Attest:
G.eD L. E. McGAREY,
Clerk of said Court
FIHtAY & MILTON, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Garden City. Kansas.
November 2S, 1883.


November 2S, 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the following name
settler has filed notice Of HIS intention TO make
final proof in support Of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before Probate Judge of Ford
county, Kansas, at his Office in Dodge City, Kan
sas, on January 12th, 1889, viz: Andrew J. Nc
Cauley, 7. c. No. 2299. for the lots 81 and eas
half of the southwest quarter Of section 81, town
ship 29s, Of range 26w.
Tree Cul ure entry.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation OF
said land, viz: Benjamin +. Haywood. Charles L
Haywood, Nicklaus Steinaman and Charles Whit
man, all of Wilburn, Kansas.
Also, at the same time and place. Michael W
Currey Of Ensign, Kansas, for the lots 45 section
l township 29s, Of range 26w.
COMMITTED Homestead
He names the following witnesses to prove hi.
continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of SAID
land, viz: J. b. Barrow, \. B. Hensley and l.. L.
Bailey, of Wilburn, Kansas, and T. NJ Walker, Of
Dodge City, Kansas.
32-37 c. +. NJ. NILES, Register
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13
Hilton II. Woodbury.. Jennie Woodbury. and E. "
Benedict. Defendants.


Plaintiff.
Hilton H. Woodbury.. Jennie Woodbury. and E. W.
Benedict. Defendants.
Hilton II. Woodbury. and Jennie Woodbury., de-
said C. W II. Boyer, trustee plaintiff. did, on the
District Court. within and for the county of Ford,
in the State of Kansas. against the said Hilton H.
Woodbury., Jennie Woodbury. and E. W. Bene
diet, defendants, and the said Hilton II. Wood
bury and Jennie Woodbury. must answer said pc
titon filed aforesaid. or before the LIST day Of
February. 1889. said petition will be taken
true, and judgment rendered in said action
against said defendants, Hilton ii. Woodbury. and
Jennie Woodbury. for the sum Of SSS3..5, with in
terest thereon at the rate Of 12 per cent per an
nun from the s;lth day OF October, 1888; and cost
Of suit: and Judgment against said defendants
for the foreclosure of a certain trust deed upon
the following described real estate, to-wit: The
north west quarter INV IA Of section hirteen t13)
township tweBty-seven CD range twenty-three
t23) west of p. NJ. lying and situated in the
county OF Ford, in the State of Kansas, and ad
judging that said plaintiff has the second lien on
said premises. 10 the amount FOR which Judgment
will be taken aforesaid, and ordering said prem
ises TO be sold without appraisment- and the
proceeds applied to the payment Of the amount
due iaintih and cost Of suit, and forever barring
and reclosisg said defendants and each Of them,
OF from all right, title. estate interest, prop
erfy, .ad equity of redemption, in or to said prem
ises, oF any part thereof.
HESS & JOHNSON.
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Attest: l.. E. McGAREY, Clerk.
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

The state of Kansas, - In the Probate Court in
Ford County. and for said county.
In the matter of the estate of Thomas j. Wilson,
deceased.
Creditors and all other persons interested IN
the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified, that at
the next regular term of tine Probate Court in and
for said county. 10 be begun and held ut the court
in Dodge City. county of Ford, State of afore-
said, on the 1ath day of January, A. ID. 1889, l
shall apply said for full and final settle
Eent Of said estate
FRANK 5. HOLLAND. Administrator of
Thos. j. Wilson, Deceased
Dee. 18th. A. d. 1855. 34-31
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13
,es the time by speaking

The total eclipse of the sun January
l is attracting interest in the scientific
circles, and preparations are being made
to make careful observations The to-
tality in the United States will be con-
fined to the Northwest, and will be long
est continued in California
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13
PUBLICATION NOTICE.

State of Kansas, In the District Court OF Ford
Ford County, county, Kansas.
William Deering,
VS..
Theodore Pilloud
The above named defendant will take notice
that he has heen sued by the above named plaint-
i'll in the District Court Of Ford county, Kansas,
for the sum OF one hundred and ffty-seven dollars
and ten cents, on promissory notes, and that he
or before the 12th day Of January, A. D., 1889,
or said petition will be taken true and judg-
ment rendered for the said sum of Sl51.10. and
interest, together with reasonable attorneys fee
and costs of action in favor Of said plaintiff, and
the land taken in attachment in the above suit
will be sold and the proceeds thereof applied to
the payment of said judgement.
(Seal.) L. E. McGARRY,
Clerk Of the District Court.
Finlsy g. Milton, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Office at Garden City, Kansas
November y, 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention TO make
final proof in support Of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Probate Judge OF
Ford County, Kansas, at his Office in Dodge City
Kansas, on January 12th, 1889, viz: Samue
Williams, OF Wilburn, Kansas, for the northeast
muted homestead.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon. and cultivation of
said land, viz: Hugh Morris, Robert Collins, G
b. DOolittle and 5. f. Huffman, all of Wilburn
kas.
3237 CT VI, NILES, Register
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13
Notice for Publication.
Land Office at Garden City, Kan. /
Nov. y, 1883.

-NUF
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of bis intention
to make final proof in support ofhis claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
register and receiver of the L. $. land Office at
Garden City. Kansas, on January sd. 1889, viz:
Charles L. Thomas. for the southeast Y Of
southeast quarter of section ;E, township 20
south, range ~ west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of said land, viz:
Nelson Wright. Loren Warren, Dan Gard
ner, James IL. Kelly, all of Dodge City, Kan.
sas. &. r. NJ. NILES.
J16t Register.
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

November Il, 1888. .a....
Notice is hereby give' ~ ing named
settler nas Med notice Soors ealt to, to max
proof will be made ben about cone Judge Of
Ford county Kansas, kansas works hsy Dodge City
Bratley Of Dodge CITY, king cal the east pSp haii
southwest quarter and W, southeast quar-
ter, section 81. in township outh, Of range II
west Of the 9th p. NJ. Final Homestead.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation OF,
said land, viz: +. Z Jones, Henry Wood, Lee
Smith, and Robert Bashaw, ali of Dodge City,
Kansas.
Also, Herman Lange, IL Dodge City, Kansas. for
the lots 3, 6, : and s, section /, township .5s,
range 24w. COMMITTED Homestead.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation OF
said land, viz: Antoine Scholler, c. VI. kissel,
City. Kansas.
1886 &. F. NJ. NILES REGISTER
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13
Notice for Publication.
Land Office at Garden City. Kansas
a. Al.

November Eth. lsSs.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
TO make final itroof IN support of his claim,
aud that said proof will ne made before the
Judge or in his absence, the clerk OF the Dis
trct Court, of Dodge Ciry, Kansas, on January
l4th. 1889. viz !: Sarah VI. Murray. homestead
entry No. gi5S, for the south half of the south
east quarter, section ~. township 25, south Of
range ri west. He names the following wit
nesses to prove his continuous residence up
on, and cultivation of, said. viz: Charles
Beeman, Archie I. keech. James c. Tucker,
and j. ID. Roy, all of Dodge City. Kansas.
1853. &, +. II. NILES, Register.
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13
WEDDING BELLS.
BY CAPT. W. II. sTRICKLER.

BY CAPT. W. II. STRICKLER-
1888, by the Author.
Ring out your chimes grand wedding bell,
Joyfully sad your peals do swell:
Joy, for some glad heart to feed,
Sad, for some poor heart TO bleed.
On grand old bell, for the joy yOu tell
Your hallOwed chimes are loved full well:
May the fame OF love keep ever bright,
As silvery frost on starlit night
Oh wedding bell ring out your chime.
On the frosty air of winter time;
Ring off the old, ring on the new,
Young hearts beat warm when love is true.
Dec. G, 1888.
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13
patented

Every day that the sun rises on the
American seople it sees an addition OF
$500, 900 to the accumulation Of wea-
lth in the United States, which is equal
to one-third of the daily accumulation
of all mankind outside the United
States.
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

I10Iu VIilNC UuEUCIf
Nov. B. 1889.
Notice Is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice Of his intention to make
final proof in support OF his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Register and Re-
clever of the L. s. Land Office, at Garden City,
Kansas, on January %, 1850, viz: Charles +.
Thomas, for the southeast quarter Of southeast
quarter section 81, township 26s, range civ.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of,
said land, viz: Nelson Wright, Loren Warren,
Dan Gardner and James ii. Kelly, all of Dodge
City, Kansas.
3439 c. +. NJ. NILES, II, gister.
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13
Notice for publication.

Land Once at Garden City, Kansas,
Nov. 81, 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim.
and that said proof will be made before tho
probate judge of Ford county. Kansas, at his
Office in Dodge City, Kansas, on January 81,
1859, viz: Jasper Gooding, of Dodge City,
Kansas, for the northwest quarter 32. town.
ship u, range ~ west. Final Homestead
I0a2.
He nands the following witnesses TO prove
his continue us residence upon, and cultivation
of said land. viz X. +. Hammond. II. b.
hurry, ". Z. Lighter and /. n. Hall. ail Of
Dodge City, Kansas. IF. N. NILES,
492 Register.
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has fled notice Of his intention TO make
final proof in support Of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before Clerk Of the District
Court, at Dodge City. Kansas, on January 3D. 1889,
viz: Irving Shook. COMMITTED Ii. +. No. 1896,
for the lots "a and east thalf southwest quarter
section Is, in township 25s, of range 25 west of
the D. m.
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of said
land, viz: X. b. Snyder, J. NJ. Snyder, Joseph
Hes and Charles ThOme, all of Snyder p. o., Ford
county, Kansas.
3i-39 c.. F. II. NILES, Register.
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13

Mr.. Edison has devised doll with a
small phoncgraph inside, which talks
when the handle is turned The phon-
ograph is placed in receptacle within
the chest and the doll iaouth. Edison
has also devised clock which announ-
ces the time by speaking
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13
Attest: L. E. McGAnrY, CLERK.

FOR SALE.-15O head of COWS. 25
head of year old heifers; 25 head of 2
year old beifers. These cattle are of a
good grade Of cattle, and are going to be
sold. Cali at Elephant Stables.
II. B. BEEn, Prop.
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Garden CITY, X

December 10, 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has fill notice Of his intention TO make
final proof in support Of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Judge, in his alb
sence, the Clerk OF the District Court of Ford
County, Kansas, at his Office in Dodge City, Kan
sas. on February II, 1889, viz: Isaac Moler, Of
Wright p. o., Kansas, for the lots l and and
south half northeast quarter sec. D. township
26s, of range 23w.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz: j. W. Keith, II. NJ. Phillips, Pat
rick Slattery and George Robinson, ell Of speare-
vile, Kansas.
1888 GIN NILES, Register
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Office at Garden City, Kansas
November y, 1855.
Notice il hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention u make
final proof in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before Probate Judge of Ford
county, Kansas, al his Office in Dodge City, Kan.
sas, on January 12th, 1889, viz: John b. Ditch,
for the northeast quarter, section a. town 26s,
range 25w. Presumption.
He names the following witnesses tcS prove his
continuous residence upon, and cult, alton OF
said land, viz; A. A. Webster. Z. A Boy er, sam
uel Stubs and Constant Brion, all Of Dodge City,
Kansas.
3s37 c. M. NILES, Register
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13

The ladies of St. Cornelius mission
will hold fair in Mr. Fred Wenie' S
building Dec. 13 and following days.
The proceeds are for the church build
ing fund. Everyone invited.
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13
Dodge City Democrat Column.
Notice for Publication.
Land Office at Garden City, Kansas. !

Land Unhce NJ Garden City, hansas,
Nov. 1SSS
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support OF her claim.
and that said proof will be made before the
clerk of the district court. at Dodge City.
on January 18th. 1Ssl. viz: Francis Stark. nee
Francis Meade. homestead entry, No. csN5, for
the west half of the southeast quarter and
36 west.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon, aud cultiva-
ton of said land. viz: George W. wardman,
Sarah A. Patton, Edward Stiles and c. n :.
Shain, all of Dodge City. Kansas.
49,. C.. F. NJ. NILES, Register.
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13

The total school population of the
state is $1,000 against 452, 734 last
year. The increasing of the school po-
pulation is one of the things that never
are neglected in Kansas.
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13
Notice for Publication.
Land Office at Garden City, Kas.. !

Land Office ut Garden City, kas.,
nov. -, 1883. :
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has flied notice of MS intention
to make final proof in support of his claim.
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk of the District Court. Mt Dodge City,
Kansas, on Jaduary %. 1859; viz: Irving Shook
COMMITTED III. T.. No. lJi:f, for the lots 3 and 4,
and east half southwest quarter of section IL,
township - south, range - west of the 9th
Pm.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon. and cuitiya
tiOn of. said land, viz:
X. Ii. Snyder, j. NJ. Snyder. Joseph lies,
Charles Thome. ali of Snyder, p. o., Ford Co.,
Kansas.
JO-6t CFAf. NILES, Register.
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13
PUBLICATION SUMMONS

PUBLICATION SUMMONS.
State OF Kansas, In the District Court OF
ss. Ford county, Kansas
Ford County, J
Matilda A. Zimmerman, T. l.. McCarty and r.
W. Evans, executors last will and testament OF
+. c. Zimmerman, deceased.
Theodore Pilloud
The above named defendant will take notice
that he has been sued by the above named plaint-
ills upon promissory note in the District Court
of Ford comfy. kas.. for the sum OF Sll411, and
that he must answer the petition of the said plain
tiffs on or before the I2th day Of January. A. ID
Judgment rendered for the said sum of S1l471.
Interest and costs of action in favor of said plain
tiffs, and the land taken in attachment in the
above suit will be sold and the proceeds thereof
applied TO the payment of said judgement.
(Seal) L. f. McGARRY.
Clerk of the district court
Finlay 4 Milton, Attorneys for Plaintiffs
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13

There are at present 10000 post
mistresses in the United States and de-
partment reports show that they do as
well as the postmasters
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13
NOTICE EOR PUBLICATION,
Land Office at Garden City, Kansas,
December II, 1888

December II, 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice Of his intention to make
final proof in support Of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before Probate Judge OF Ford
County. Kansas, at his Office in Dodge City, Kan
sas, on February IL, 1889, viz: Frank l.. Dunkle-
berger for the lot 10 of section s. in township 26s
range 2iw.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation OF.
said land. viz: J. II. Wood, F. E. Jones, Jasper
Dawson and Lee Smith, all Of Dodge City, Kansas.
3f39 CT. NJ. NILES, Register.
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13

The matter of employing assistant attorneys
to defend the city in the water works suit as
discussed. NJ Collar moved that E ID Swan be
employed at a fee not to exceed $50. W G Shinn
moved TO amend by nominating l. h SOper.
The roll called amendment and lost. Curtius
A Arment, Mcintyre and Collar voting no. SWEET.
shinn and Galland voting aye. The roll called
on the original motion and the same carried by
the following vote: Aug Curtius, A Arment,
l. MeIntyre and VI Collar voting aye. J Ii
SWEET, 9 Shinn and 5 Galland voting no. Z
Ii Martin absent and not voting.
VI Shiun moved that l. Soper be employed
to assist VI Hendricks and Swan at $50. The
roii called and the motion carried. Aug CurtIus
} A Arment and |. h Mcintyre voting no. III
SWEET, " Shinn, ) Galiand and u Collar vot
ing aye.
On motion of Aug Curtius the council adjourn
ed.
Attest: Geo. T. Jones, City Clerk.
Approved Dee. :, lsoS.
R. W. Tarbox, Mayor
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13
Fountain Head

Dry Goods. Clothing, Boots
and Shoes. We know where
of we speak, and if you are a
good judge of merchandise
you will endorse our claim.
We are turning out much
goods" these days. 1t will af-
ford of pleasure to figure with
you on any class of merchan-
disc you may desire, we can
save you money, besides an
assortment superior to any in
this market.
DRESS GOODS.
We are now showing proba-
bly, the most extensive assort-
ment of dress goods at SC, Ioc,
I5c, 25c, S5c, soc, 75c, and
sI.25. In black and colored
Faille Franchise velvets and
pushes we will show you many
unapproachable bargains.
UNDERWEAR.
living to the mild weather
this season we have too much
underwear; we shall Close Out
a few hundred garments in
ladies, gents and children's
goods.
CLOAK DEPARTMENT.
One of the best stocks in the
house; the best in the city, we
think of course. Its a clean
stock, full of the best things
produced this season,-not the
accumulation of several years.
Goods marked closer to cost
than you'll find elsewhere.
PLUSH COATS And MoDJEskAs.
Shapes perfect, workmanship
perfect. Pushes the best made,
Listers), There is only one
thing more, the prices which
we guarantee the lowest. You
can'tpossibly get wrong on any
of our goods.
MISSES cLoAKs.
We have a tremendous line
from 5 to 10 years. Styles
elegant, prices lowest.
KID GLOVES.
Our Gerster Kid Glove is a
grand success. Custmers like
them. They fit beautifully.
Handkerchiefs and Mufflers.
A million of them, more or
less. No such place in the
city where you can get just
what you want as you can at
the
York. Draper Mer. Co.
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13
Notice..
State of Kansas. l.

To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
The undersigned hereby gives notice that he
has made application 10 the probate judge Of
Ford county for a druggists permit for the
sale of intoxicating liquors for medicinal,
mechanical and scientific purposes only. at his
place of business on Front street, Durand's
building. in Third ward of the city Of Dodge
City. said county and state, that his petition
duly signed has been fled with the probate
judge. and said judge has set the place OF
hearing of said petition At his Office in Dodge
City aforesaid. and the time thereof. the 18th
day of December A. D.. lssS. at two o'clock D.
m. of said day.
Dated at Dodge City. Ford county, Kansas,
the 24th OF November. ISIS.
4a5E FO. ROOr
Dodge City times., 1888-12-13

claims were allow ed:
Dodge City Times printing .............S l3 90
Sutton l. Deardo. printing ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Is SIS
Ii IL Carter sal city marshal November. ~ "
Z L Cockey sal asst city marshal Nov. TO W
W ID Chambers salary police November. 55 10
Chas Shields sal asst chief fire dept. Nov IS W
II NJ Beverley sal city treasurer Now. SO %
J trankey sal city attorney Now. so W
Geo + Jones sal city clerk .............. 40 CO
} Ii Conrad in lieu of costs cases Nov 25 W
q Carmichael sal st com Nov........ 50 "
NJ Collar merchandise ....... lU S5
III 1, heck dray bill ll...... 80
L ID Swan prof ser water works suit - so 90
l. X Soper prof ser water works suit. 50 00
U Carmichael % days st work with team so 50
J A Marshall Is days st work with team. As 0O
L Leech days work on st with team. ii 20
John Madden days work on st with team IL 80
j Briggs days work on st with team 10 so
Dave Morrow days work on st with team 10 81
John Schnickles days st work with team so
Total .. s792 20
On motion of NJ. Collar the question of fixing
the salary for city atty was referred to the com
mittee on ordinances, with instruction to pre-
pare an ordinance.
On motion Of c. ii. Martin the council ad-
journed. Attest: Geo. +. Jones,
City Clerk