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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

Mr.. Corbin, who has be en- east in the
interests of the firm of L. E. McGarry &
Co., returned home last Friday. He re-
ports that crops in Kansas are looking
better than in any other state through
which he travelled and that Ford county
leads them ALL He estimates that thous-
ands of people will come to Kansas dur
ing the summer and fall The failure of
crops, and the cold and backward spring
together with high rents and prices of
lands are discouraging to the farmers
east and north. They are coming to
Kansas where good lands can be had at
from IS to $40 per acre. Where winters
are short, and climate mild and genial.
They are coming to country where the
poor man has chance to become wealthy
and give his boys each farm. Wealthy
farmers of the east are coming to buy
lands for ranches and farms to be stock
ed and operated by their sons. Come
now. Do not wait. Cheap lands are
going rapidly. In another year they will
be double the price they are, now. The
investment is safe as government bonds.
Lands are worth more for ranches than
they are selling at to-day. Buy and You
will bless the day
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31
GREAT IMPROVEMENT.

An elegant new post Office has been put in
Dodge City the present week. The work
is from the celebrated Yale g. Towne
Mfg. Co., of Stamford Conn. who have
a national reputation as builders of the
finest Work in this line. The Dodge
City Office is of the very finest grade of
work which this firm turns out, and is
like that which they have recently put
in at Pueblo, Denver and other western
cities, and far superior to anything pos
sessed by any other Western Kansas
town. 1t is of White Ash in hard finish
with 673 lock boxes, two business win
dows; two delivery windows and four
mail receptacles. The work runs from
the floor to the ceiling with diamond OBJ
scured glass pannels below, and double
thick French glass over head work.
Total cost $4,000. Mr.. j. N. Karr, of
Chicago, western agent for the company,
and most affable gentleman has had
supervision of the work, and has left a
remembrance of himself in our handsome
post Office, which will remain until We
have out grown its capacity. We hope
this will not be long for when the time
to change to some thing larger, does
come we shall have the pleasure of see
| ing Mr.. Karr again.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

Mr.. G. NJ. Beeson has succeeded in
identifying his grounds beyond what
one could have thought possible in so
short time. Fine orchard, and all
kinds of small fruits. Fine grove of for
est trees surrounding his magnificent res
idence, while flowers and shrubbery are
growing luxuriantly, dotting the beau
tiful lawn now carpeted with green.
All give evidence of luxury comfort and
wealth that would well become an east
ern mansion. This has all been accom-
plished in little more than one year.
This but manifests the possibilities of
our glorious country, 1t is an evidence
of the beautiful lawns, filled with shrub
berry, and evergreens, the beautiful
shaded streets that could be In every
part of Dodge City. 1t speaks to the far
mer and tells him how to double the val
ue of his farm by planting groves and
shade trees along the road. 1t pays to
beautify your home, and will give you
more solid comfort than can possibly be
derived from any other source.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31
We know that this is a busy season,

We know that this is busy season,
but we would like to hear something
from each correspondent every week.
This season is browning every farmer
with success, and his immense crops give
promise of wealth We would like to
hear from each part of the county for the
benefit of your eastern friends. Remem-
Der that al least twenty-five hundred
people read the Dodge City TINES in the
eastern states every week. Let the peo-
pie know the growth and progress of our
city, of the development in Ford county.
Tell them through the TINES of your
hundreds of acres of corn, wheat, rye,
oats and potatoes, Tell them of your
groves and orchards. Tell them of your
railroads, schools. colleges, churches,
and of your moral intelligent thrifty
neighbors. Tell them of your health and
prospective wealth. We want you to tell
YOUR eastern friends these things we
know to be true. They will come and
be convinced Then will Ford county be
the most prosperous county in the state.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

A 5000 foot Gas we'll now drilling,
gives every assurance of being success.
A little difficulty has been experienced in
getting the caseing down IN proper shape,
but the evil has been remedied, and from
this time on they expect to 60 down
more rapidly. Those who have charge
say that we are sure of an immense bed
of salt, an that every indication is favor
able for large flow of natural gas.
FARMERS ALLIANCE MOVEMEN T.
There will be meeting of Ford county
farmers at Speareville school hall, June
9th, O clock sharp. as per arrange
ment, and under the call of the meeting
of May 10, for the purpose of organizing
a county alliance Al1' farmers and
friends of farmers are invited to attend.
w. B. WHITE.
GEO. S. WINANs.
j. E. MELLECKER.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

To THE CITIZENS OF DODGE CITY,
beg to invite the attention of patrons of
the G. K. & N. railway to the fact that
arrangements have been perfected for
the transportation of passengers and Or
binary baggage from any point within
the limits of the city to our passenger
station free of charge, the same arrange
ment applying to passengers coming to
the city. Omnibus will leave city Office,
corner End avenue, and Front street
every day promptly Is minutes before
the departure of trains. Passengers de-
string the omnibus to call at their resi-
dence, should leave their order at the Of
fee, and the same will receive attention.
j. H. PHILIPS, Agt.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31
Bullentin No. 2 issued by the council

Bullentin No. 2 issued by the council
of the state agricultural college, under
the provisions of the act of Congress, es-
tablishing the experimental stations in
the different states, being treats upon
cultivated grasses and clovers, has been
issued, and copy or pamphlet Of twenty
three pages, received at this Office. These
bullentins are issued periodically and
treat of subjects and crops experimental
upon the act of Congress establishing the
experiment stations, and providing for
the issuing these bullentins directs that
copies be sent to individuals engaged in
farming upon application to the director
of the station, Requests for the publica-
ton from the Kansas experiment station
should be addressed to Prof E. NJ. Shell
don. Manhattan Kansas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

As our city hall is nearing completion
the elegance Of the immense structure
becomes more manifest. Our people take
pride in showing II to their visiting
friends. Strangers stop and admire its
massive beauty. and are sometimes in
disgust when they compare the substan-
tial public buildings of Dodge City to
the tumbled down old buildings of many
larger county seat towns of the east.
The manifest enterprise of our citizens
goes long way in determining eastern
capitalists to make their home with US.
Even the rival towns in Western Kan
sas acknowledge the superiority Of our
location, and look admiringly at our
many beautiful residence, our well
graded streets, our many public enter
prises for the comfort and convenience
of our citizens. They visit the beauti-
full lakes near the city-lOOk with kind
ling pride at our magnificent College
structure, and see the hundreds of young
men and women being trained for q no
BILE and useful manhood and wOmanhOod
to become citizens of Dodge City. The
solid beautiful business blocks captures
the better judgement of every business
man, and they say here where men have
made wealth are untold opportunities to
make wealth. Thus they gaze, and in
vestigate, and in their heart of hearts
their say. Oh! how prosperous could
| be to live here.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31
THE RACES.

The second meeting of the Southwestern Kans
circuit which was held at Dodge City this week.
has been decided success in every respect, and
has demonstrated the fact that Kansas is coming
to the front with speedy horses. The attendance
at the track has been large, and the races have
been closely contested and fairly conducted.
Numerous carriages with the wives, daughters
and sweethearts of our best people have graced
the scene and the whole meeting has been an en-
tire success in every respect. The following re-
port is complete to the hour Of going to press.
FIRST DAY-wEDMEsDAY.
TRoTTING, $50 CLASS.
The starters in the race were Kit Logan, of
Clay Center, Billie Smith, of Kinsley. Pastime Of
Garden City, Gen. Garfield, Of Bucklin. Morgan
and Columbus Maid having been scratched. The
horses were sent off with Pastime slightly in the
lead, but she broke and acted badly giving Kit
Logan the lead, who held it to the finish and won
by length. Time 24O1a.
Second heat, Kit Logan had her head all the
way around and won as she pleased. Billie Smith
and Garfield had hot struggle for the second
place the last half mile and on claim of fowl
driving the place was given to Garfield. Pastime
bad fourth. Time 2.4O.
Third heat Kit Logan lost her feet several times
and Garfield took the pole before the first quarter
was reached, passing under the wire an easy
winner. Kit Logan second: Pastime third; Billie
Smith way back. Time 2.371z.
Fourth heat, it evident that the little sorrel
mare lacked the bottom to win the race. Pastime
though fine mare was acting badly and it was
hard to pick the winner. Garfield settled the
matter by taking the lead and holding it to the
wire though the mare made gallant struggle to
regain her place. She went off her feet at finish
giving Billie Smith second place. Time 2l.
Fifth heat, Garfield made poor start and went
up at the turn falling back to third place and did
not regain the pole till the last quarter. Billie
Smith by fine burst Of speed took the lead and
held it for half mile, and the race down the
| home stretch was the best thing of the day. Gar
| field winning the heat by head.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

Rock ISLAND ROUTE.-Democrat Con
vention ST. Louis. Round trip 81, SO
from Dodge to go June I'd to 5th, to re-
turn June 9th to 18th. Republican Con-
vention Chicago. Round trip 1898 from
Dodge to go June 10Th to 10Th. To re-
turn June Goth to 25th. Knights of
Pythias Cincinnati. Round trip s22. IS
from Dodge to go June Sth to 18th. To
return June 18th to 10Th
J. II. PHILIPS, Agt.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

MARRIED.-Mr. T. W. Ham, OF Dodge
City. to Miss Anna Theis. of Richfeld,
at the residence of the brides parents,
May Goth. Pastor of the Presbyterian
church officiating. Mr.. Ham, and his
estimable lady are both well known in
our city, and host of their friends Join
with the TINES in extending congratula-
tons. and wishing them happy and
PROSPEROUS life.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

Mrs. c. T. VanVliet is determined to
be ahead of all competitors. Her school
of music is success, and very much
needed institution. A magnificent piano
is on the way and will soon be in use for
instruction of pupils, one all important
consideration in teaching music is a good
instrument perfect in tone and tune.
Mrs. V. is an able instructor and we
wish her SUCCESS
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

The wheels of a
lively ira d e m u st
move without a clog.
We have made prices
that will insure the
business ball to move.
We have good, nice
cool goods for you
this month. Come
and trade with us and
we will guarantee you
four choice blessings:
A good temper.
A good appetite.
A good friend.
And good, comfort
able Clothing.
We have the larg-
est stock, the finest
goods, tn e la t e st
styles to be found in
the country, and our
sacrifice Of pric e s
throughout our whole
store is beyond the
power of description
in detail.
Yours truly,
R. M. WRIGHT & Go.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31
Ada Lowther
Secretary.

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Soci
ETY., of Dodge City. held their first meet
ing at Mr.. Joe McAdams last Friday af-
ternoon This society will hold month
ly meeting the last Friday afternoon of
each month in the NJ E. church All
ladies interested in missionary work are
cordially invited to attend.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31


RACING 2:35 GLASS;
The starters in this race were Kansas, Of indie
pendence, Dotty Brown, Of Hutchinson, DR.. G =, Of
Pittsb4rg, and Pilot, Of Atchison. Budweiser and
Captain scratched.
First heat. This was a neck and neck struggle
between Dottie and the Doctor, the latter wining
BY neck, Kansas at their heels, and Pilot .
poor fourth. Time, $780,
Second heat. Dottie Brown set the pace to the
last quarter with DR.. G. up and acting badly At
the turn the DR.. found the ground and showed q
splendid finish, coming in neck and neck with
the mare. who was given second place because Of
too much running.
The third heat belonged to DR.. G., from the
start, but sharp brush with the mare made it
exciting for the last half mile.
Time, 2:30. 2:34 IL. 2:33.
RUNNING n NILE AND REPEAT.
The principle interest Of the day seemed to cen
ter in this event. The starters were Forest King,
Atchison, Joe King, of Hartland, Jim Broadwell,
Of :Atchison, Little Buckdon, of Echo, I. T. and
Louisa johnson, Of Dodge City.
The scoring was very tedious. bat good send
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

The lecture by Miss Blanch B. Heaz-
lit last Thursday night was grand sue
cess. The large audience was much i'm
pressed by her forcible arguments, and
went away well pleased with the even
inrs entertainment
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

During the past week W. S. Pagan
sold lot 8, block II to Chas S. TempletOn
for $1,000, also the north half of north
east quarter of section 10, township 80,
range %. to Elias Mears for $500. Mr..
Pagan reports many enquiries in regard
to farming land In this county, and is
preparing to extend his large and increas-
ING business
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

w. J. Fitzgerald is doing some good
work at the Dunkard camp meeting.
He is looking after the financial inter
ests of the dear brethren, and giving them
a glimpse of a promised land flowing
with milk and honey.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

MARRIED.-At the residence OF the Of
floating clergyman, Oh third
avenue, Mr.. Christopher F. Smith, of
Denver Colorado, and Miss Mar. ah A.
Crooks, of Clay county. by. Rev. John
E. Gregory of Dodge City.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

Rock ISLAND RoUTE.-For the Repub-
lican National Convention. at Chicago,
June 10Th, tickets will be sold at one fare
for the round trip. Good to go June
18th to 10Th inclusive, and to return
June Goth to 25th. Inclusive fare $50. Is.
]. ii. PHILIPS, Agt.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

Rock ISLAND ROUTE-For the Demo
crat National Convention at st. Louis,
June 9Th, tickets will be sold at one fare
for the round trip, good to go June End
to 9th inclusive, and to return June 9th
to 18th. Inclusive fare S1765.
]. II, PHILIPS. ACT
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

can find pasturage for large num-
Der of cattle and horses at reasonable
rates. Call at place. 5 miles west of
Dodge City, south of river, or address
C. D. Hand, Dodge City Kansas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

Langton hardware Co. are agents for
Kings Great Western powder Co., and
have powder house. and can sell pow
der at Kansas City prices no freight ad-
ded.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31
4 RARE Blu ESS
CHI ANCE.

Having arranged to go west, the un
dersigned offer for sale their entire stock,
store and fixtures, comprising full line
of groceries, -four, feed. &c.
This is, as our books will show, is one of
the best paying businesses in the city, and
can be bought at great bargain.
For particulars, address
]. w. GIBBS. & Co.,
Dodge City, Kansas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

Dodge City has been exempt from hail
storms 50 far this season. A narrow
strip north of the city was visited by a
storm that did some damage to growing
crops. Ford county is in prosperous
condition.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

For RENT.-A good pasture of 1856
acres, enclosed with three and four wires
three miles northwest of Dodge City.
Will rent for the season or by the month.
limo w. E. Jacket, Dodge City Kans.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

Rock IsOALD ROUTE.-K. of P. meet
ing at Cincinnati June 18th to 18th
1924, IS for the round trip from Dodge
Good to 60 June 9Th to 18th, and to re
turn June 18th to 10Th. ]. H. PHILIPS
Agt
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

The w. c. T. U. social held at Mrs
Shaw's last week was a very pleasant at
fair. The guests were entertained by
good music and several readings. No.
tice will be given of the next one, and
all are invited to attend.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

The Chautauqua class of Dodge City
meets every Monday eve at the office of
L. X. Soper There are 81 members of
the class, and many are deriving great
benefit from the studies.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

The ladies are doing everything posi-
BILE to make the strawberry festival Fri
day night one of the most enjoyable oc-
casions of the season. Come and bring
your friends
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

The recital gwen by Mrs. VanVliets
pupils was but an other evidence of her
fine musical abilities, and her powers of
imparting instruction. We should be
proud of the fine musicians in our city.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

For SALE.-The fixtures and furniture
of the Central hotel, Dodge City Kansas,
for sale or trade. Inquire at the Central
hotel or at the TINES office mo.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

WANTED. A girl to do general house
work and take care of infant in family of
three. Work light A good home for a
girl who is tidy and fair cook. Address
Lock Box "a, Dodge City.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31
RUNNING, IS MILE DASH.
BICYCLE RACE.

At the conclusion of the pacing race, Gland
McCarty and Cliff Markley entered for half-mile
bycicle race for silver cup. The race was
neck and neck struggle all the way. Gland Nc,
Carly winning by about three feet in :52 12.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

MARRIED.-At the residence of Mr.. F.
Boyd, Thursday evening, May Gath.
Mr.. Wallace Junkins to Miss Lizzie Gray,
both of this city. Rev. Jno. E. Gregory
officiating. After the ceremony the
guests repaired to the dining hall where
a sumptous repast awaited them. More
than sixty persons present joined in
wishing the happy couple long and
prosperous life
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

Mr.. c. H. Martin, cashier of the Mer-
chants State Bank, has been confined to
his home by sickness during the past
week.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

Rev. Lowther will next Sunday morn
ing continue his discourse on "Revela-
tons thus ending fine course of SER
mons upon the books of the Bible.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

Rev. G. Lowther will preach Mission
airy sermon at the NJ. E. church next
Sunday evening June Sd. BY request of
the Wowans Foreign Missionary.
Mrs. Mary C. Rapp,
Ada Lowther, Pres.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

The c. K. & N. has shipped nearly 400
car loads of material for the Dodge City
MOntezuma and Trinidad railroad. This
road will soon be completed to Montezu-
ma
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

The Rock Island officials passed
through Dodge City, on their special
train, for Colorado. They seemed sur
prised to see Dodge so large and prosper
GUS city. They stopped over long
enough to take in the principle interests
of the city, and expressed themselves
much pleased with the evidences of
growth and wealth manifest on every
hand
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

Mr.. E. E. Smith, formerly OF the law
firm of Harrington & Smith. was elected
chashier of the American State Bank at
the last meeting of the directors, MAY
25th. Mr.. Smith is well known to our
business men as man of good business
ability, and of strict integrity, and will
give general satisfaction in his new posi-
ton.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

The Pioneer Loan s. Trust Co. have
moved their Office into the room west of
the one formerly occupied by them
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

Let the friends of progress and deyel
opment send several copies of the TINES
to their eastern friends. 1t will tell them
the every day story of western life. 1t
will tell them our failures and and sue
cesses, and will accomplish more in max
favorable impression for Ford county
than paper wholly devoted to extrava-
CANT praises
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

The Moody marble works are erecting
number of very fine monuments in
Maple GROVE cemetery, during the past
week.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

LAND WANTED. Will trade hardware
and farm machinery for half section OF
land. Inquire at this Office
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

If you want good social time with
strawberries, ice cream, and cake thrown
in, All for IS cents.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

If you want boots and shoes, call on
J. d. Dent He will sell cheaper than
the cheapest
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

L. E. McGarry was in Kansas City
last week, looking after important land
interest. which his firm hold in that lit
tie city.