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Thomas County cat., 1888-04-05
OBITUARY.

Helen, daughter of Will and Hannah
Brown, was born the 18th of March. 1886,
and went to the spirit world the 2S,h of
February, 1888, aged year. II months
and 10 days. She was sick two weeks
with lung fever, gradually growing worse
until relieved by death. The funeral
services were held at the residence of
MIR. Ford, and was conducted by Rev F.
NJ. Stewart, after which the remains
were inferred jim the Hawkeye Cemetery
on Wednesday afternoon, and was atten-
ded by a large concourse of friends and
neighbors and friends
Our sweet little Helen
Has gone to her rest;
To the home of the weary,
To the home of the blessed.
From this world of sorrow
And pain she is free,
To dwell with the angels
Through all eternity.
One more sweet and loving flower;
That had just opened into bloom,
Is gone, has faded, withered,
And now lies sleeping in the tomb
We will shed cur tears in sorrow,
And our heavy burdens bear,
Well knowing, in the future
We will meet our darling there.
INA
Thomas County cat., 1888-04-05
Notice.

XNOllCC.
Notice is hereby given that the Board of
County Co nmissiOners of the county of Thorn.
as and state of Kansas. will proceed to lay OH
along the line Of the proposed railway of the
Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway Com
pany, as located by said company through
said county, a route for such proposed rail-
road, mot exceeding enc hundred feet in width,
except for purpose Of cuttings and embank-
ments it shall be necessary to take more for
the proper construction and security Of the
road, through as much of said county as may
be desired by said company; and slso
such lands as may be deemed necessary for
side tracks. depots and work shops and water
stations, materials for construction, except
timber, right of way over adjacen. lands,
sufficient to enable said company to construct
and repair its road and stations, and q right
to conduct water BY acqueducts, and q right
of making proper drains. Said Board will do
the laying on of said route at the north line
of the city OF Colby, in said county ,on the 7th
day Of May, 1883, at one o'clock p. m.
FRANK PINGREE,
w. N. BALDWIN,
WM. Fl. SMITH,
County Comniss'rs.
Thomas County cat., 1888-04-05
OFFICIAL County Directory.

uerk-James NJ Summers.
Treasurer-C. NJ. Hovey.
Register of Deeds-JameS C. Passell.
Sheriff-M. w. Witham.
SurveyOr-T. P. Chambers.
COrontr-Dr. S. b. Lutgen.
First Dist.-W. Fl. Smith.
Com'rs-3 Second Frank Pingree. Chi n.
Third g w. NJ Baldwin.
Probate Judge-M. L. Lacey,
superintendent Public Ins.t-W. W, Walker
Attorney-W. s. Willcoxon.
Representatives,. w. GOOdsoe.
Clerk District Court-E. J. Paine.
District Judge-L. X. Pratt.
Thomas County cat., 1888-04-05
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS

Colby, KAs., March %, 1888.
Commissioners met pursuant to law, for the
purpose of canvassing the votes cast at an
election held on the Goth day of March A. d.
1883, for and against the subscription of stock
and issue of bonds to the Chicago, Kansas &
Nebraska Railway Company.
Members present: Frank Pingree, chairman,
w. NJ. Baldwin, w. H. Smith, commissioners,
and James NJ. Summers, county clerk.
After canvassing the votes cast, the follow
ing was declared the official vote of each town.
ship or precinct:
Thomas County cat., 1888-04-05
Notice No. 9O23.

q. 6. Land Once, Oberiiu, Kan.
Mch. 3, 1883.
Complaint having been entered at this ONCE
by Joel A. VrOOman against the heirs and le.
gal representatives of Anna n. CroWl, decd.
for abandoning her homestead entry No. 3ol3,
dated April 81. '66, upon the NV Il section
q. township south. range "a west, In Thom-
lation Of said entry: alleging that the legal
heirs and representatives, of said deceased
has not, since the death Of said deceased
either resided upon Said land nor IN anywtee
kept mp the improvements and cultivation OF
said land - required BY law.
The said parties are hereby summoned to
appear q this once, on tho
18th day Of Nay, 1858, at 10 o'clock q m. %
respond and furnish testimony conserving
said alleged abandonment.
FRANK BAcox, Register.
n Jonos l$NchN
Thomas County cat., 1888-04-05
H.B. STOUT. ID. B. AKARD
STOUT & AKARD,
CONTRACTORS & BUILDERS.

We are prepared to make estimates on all
kinds of buildings. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Blacksmith and wagon shop in connection
with carpenter shop. Best Of references. One
block south of Chicago Lumber Yard.
Thomas County cat., 1888-04-05
HARRY MOVER.
RAILROAD,
|SA RIGA0][GS : : : : 7

No. 4O-Splendid 16O acres. 5 miles from Col.
by. 45 acres in cultivation. good sod buildings,
well, four acres in walnuts. All smooth. A
big bargain at $500.
No. 126.-16O ceres, IL miles from town, 40
acres in good state of cultivation. good lOcali-
ty. Price only $725.
No. 13S.-Fine quarter section, IL miles from
Colby, IL miles from OtterbOurne, 50 acres
broke, good well. All smooth. Price, 81 600,
No. a6,-HOuse, 2Ox8 feet,m part TX
stories, new and well built, an0 desirable lot
only two blocks from business. Price only
$500
No. $3.50 acres adjoining Colby LAYS
high and level. Affords q fine We of the whsle
city. A bargain at $50 yer acre.
No. 2T.-HOuse 22x3O, good cellar. good cis-
tern, fruit and ornamental tree, a block of
lots. Price, $3.50.
Burlin, ton, Colorado town lots at reduced
prices.
Acre property in Colby. Price, $50 to 500
per acre. One-half acres, SIS to $50, Single
lots, 58xl36. so. Yours respectfully,
COLBY LAND AND MORTGAGE co.
Thomas County cat., 1888-04-05
CITY ELECTION.

The City election was held on April 2,
1888. meeting of the citizens of Colby
had been called on Saturday March 31st,
for the purpose of chosing nominees for
the offices o. Mayor. CounCilmen and Po-
lice Judge The following called the
citizens ticket was nominaed:
j. B. Morrison.
For Councilmen.
J. A. McKillip.
NJ, ]. Feely.
]. II. Boden.
r. NJ McGonigal.
E. Van Metre.
For Police Judge.
J. B. Irwin.
On the morning of the election another
ticket was placed in the field, in which
the following names appeared:
For Mayor,
Frank II Smith.
For Counclmen,
J. Aicott.
James n Fike.
r. NJ McGonigal.
J. A. McKilIip.
L. L. Mccormick.
For Police Judge,
j. B. Irwin.
Both were strong tickets, and the fol-
lowing result shows the peoples choice:
For Mayor,
J. B. Morrison, 121
Frank H. Smith, 1G
For Councilmen.
r. VI McGonigal 23s
J. A. McKillip. $50
L. L. Mccormick, 1873
j. Alcott. 130
E. Van Metre. 1l6
James II. Fike, 116
j. II. Boden. 115
". J. Feely, l07
For Police judge.
]. b. Irwin. e3s
The total vote cast was 239.
From the above it will be readily seen
the fifth councilman had to be deter
mined by lot. as E. Van Metre and
James n Fike were tied This was done
with the result that E. Van Metre was
chosen as Councilman Every thing
passed off quietly, the ladies of the city
using their franchise quite generally.
Thomas County cat., 1888-04-05
NOTICE-FINAL PROOF.

Persons desiring to have their Final
Proofs heard before me should see that
their notices of intention to make proof
read: Before the Probate Judge of Thom-
as county, at Colby, Kan.
NJ. l.. LACEY.
*32 Probate Judge.
Thomas County cat., 1888-04-05

A TRIP SOUTH.-Mr. L. II. Martin .
prominent Iowa railroad man, and Sup
erintendent of the St. Louis. Des Noines
q Northern r. r, says: .'On my return
from recent trip south, where the water
was very impure. was attacked with .
violent case of cholera morbus. Having
heard great deal of Chamberlain's Col
ic, Cholera. and Diarrh9a Remedy.
concluded to try it, and with the most
beneficial results; within six hours I was
completely cured" No well regulated
household ahold ever be without bot
lie of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera, and
Diarrhoes Remedy. Sold BY Martin q
Hampton.
Thomas County cat., 1888-04-05

We have on our books 400
thousand acres Of choice
Thomas county land-Mc-
Gonigal & Son.
Thomas County cat., 1888-04-05
Farmers
Three Premiums
Given.

Take good care of your mares, those who
have mares with foal by Young BirdO.
September, ju -ges to be chosen by owners Of
mares. and will give three premiums, as fol-
lows:
LIST. Ten dollars for the best colt of its are.
I'd. Ten dollars for the best colt considering
quality of the mare.
The third premium VIII he determined this
way: For every mare that is with fOal by our
horse, we will give a ticket, and the day Of the
colt show all of the tickets will be put in q
hat; some one will be chosen by the ticket
holders to be bli. dfOded and draw all Of the
tickets out. The last one drawn out gets the
third premium, ten dollars.
Birdo will make one stand this season at the
barn of Ira Thompson. where you will always
ind some one to tend to him.
THOMPSON BROS.
Thomas County cat., 1888-04-05
TAKEN UP.

Whooping Cough may be kept under
complete control and ali danger avoided
by frequent doses of Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. No better treatment can be
prescribed for it, Sold by Martin &
Hampton
Thomas County cat., 1888-04-05
City Direcory.

Mayor-M. DOnelan.
Clerk-E. S. Teal.
Treasurer-J. f. Meglemre
Marshal-C. NJ. Stewart.
Police judge. B. Irwin.
w. W. Walker,
ronpc;lne, DR.. c. r. Corporan.
F. II. Smith,
f. A. Hall,
Thomas County cat., 1888-04-05
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GR1sr MILL.
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GRoCER1Esfcxclusive,
Horse Sboe-Mc, ormick & Rott
Red Fron+-Tate & Mason.
f. Feeev
HARNESS.
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H.RDw.Rr .Nn STOVES
Colby HardwareCo
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Ramsey a. Ramsey
A. B. Garfield.
HOTELS
Opelt HoteI-Opeit & McCu,loupo.
Thomas County cat., 1888-04-05

Van Metre Il Dallam.
Copeland & Van Petten.
Brant & Co.
W. s. willcoxon & Co.
Taylor & Norris.
s. C. BrittOn.
C. B. Dakin.
Teal & Siggins.
Roark 4 Wilson.
LUMBER, LATH AND SHINGLES.
McGonigal & Son.
Chicago Lumber Co.
John Foster & Sons.
NEAT MARKETS.
City Meat Market-T. p. Feehan.
Colby Meat Market@Spencer & Muse.
New Meat Market-Herberger & Selby.
MOVING AND EXPRESS.
Samuel Pratt.
Dime Delivery.
]. X. Sims.
B. F. Walters.
NEWSPAPERS.
Thomas County Cat-Jos. A. Gill.
Colby Democrat-Howard Carpenter.
PAINTERS.
z. D. Benton & Co.
Taylor s. Baird.
VIC. Eddy.
G. X. Sites.
J. W. Martin.
WIN. Beaver.
W. n. Edwards.
REsTAuRANTs.
CIV. Douglass.
Charles Hamrick.
Mrs. John Irwin.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-07
The Largest Poplar.

What is said to have been the largest
poplar tree in Ohio went down before the
woodlands relentless axe last week TO add,
if all goes well, to the contents of a capital
lists purse. This monarch of the forest had
a traditional age covering several centuries.
The oldest iuhabitant Of Tayloryille, near
which it stood, could not recall time when
its majestic crown had not outshone those
of all the other woodlawn figures, and when
it was not looked upon as the patriarch Of
the forest. \ trunk measuring eleven feet
eight inches in diameter proudly sup
ported an upper growth whose topmost
point reached height of more than 24O
feet. The hollow at the base widened into
a cosy chamber, whose diameter was seven
feet, and whose odd hooks and corners had
afforded shelter to generations Of prattling
children and echoed the signs Of 4 thousand
lovers. No bough projected from its trunk
below a height of sixty feet but from thence
upward it spread its majestic shoots in every
imaginable direction Plainly it was too
noble tree to stand, as the arguments of
our times run, and when it was learned that
it would yield perhaps 10000 feet of excel
lent lumber, of course it had to come down.
Some portions Of it viii be exhibited at the
Cincinnati exposition.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-07

E-rac, from senator UIson's speech, 1871
The manufacturers, Mr.. Chairman, make
no war upon the wool growers. They as
sumo that the reduction of the duty on
wool. OF repeal Of the duty altogether, will
infuse vigor into that dropping interest,
stimulate home production and diminish
the importation of foreign wooden manu-
features and afford a steady and increasing
demand for American wool. They believe
this policy viii be more beneficial to the
wool growers, to the agricultural interests
than the present policy. The manuiactn'
rers of wooden fabrics, many Of them men
of large experience and extensive bnowl-
edge entertain the views, and they are sus-
tanned in these opinions BY the experience
of the great manufacturing nations Of the
Old World.
Since the reductions of duties on raw ma
teriaIs in England, since wool was admitted
free. Ler WOODEN manufactures have so IN
creased. so prospered, that the production
of native wool has increased more than 100
per cent. The experience Of England,
France and Belgium demonstrate the wis
dom OF that policy which makes the raw
material duty free. Let MS profit by their
evawp,e.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-07
Handling Wdsps.

1t Is fact not generally known that if
one holds his breath, wasps, bees and hor-
nets can be handled with impunity. The
skin becomes sting proof, and, holding the
insect by the feet and giving her full liberty
OF action. you can see her drive her weapon
against the impenetrable surface with a
force that lifts her body with every stroke,
but let the smallest quantity Of air escape
from the lungs and the sting will penetrate
at once. / have never seen an exception to
this in twenty-five years observation. l
have taught young ladies with delicate
hands to astonish their friends by the per-
Torrance of this feat, and l saw ono so Sc
yerely stung as to require the services of a
physician through laughing at witty re-
mark Of her sister, forgetting that laughing
required breath. For theory in explana-
nation am led to believe that holding the
breath partially closes the pores of the skin.
Nv experiments in that direction have not
been exact enough to be of any scientific
value, but am satisfied that it very sensi-
bly, affects the amount Of insensible perspi-
ration.-SciWcc
The above statement about handling the
wasp with IMMUNITY by holding the breath
may be all true, but we don't know it. But
we've known a fellow to hold his breath for
about half a minute after he had sported
with the business end of bee. He'll know
better hereafter and hold his breath earlier
bv thirty seconds.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-07
Death of Judge Meade.

Judge Nathaniel Burwell Me \. ldge
of the Corporation Court Of Ale> rdria,
died at Marshall, Fauquier county ster-
day evening, in about an hour at r. Zach
ing that place from this city. j. WIS on
his way to his country seat, near u shall,
whittier he was going in the hop, q It his
physical condition would be imp d by
the change. He had been sufi'.c- from
heart disease for several years and h'i been
recently confne2 or some time to his room
and bed. Judg, Meade was a son of Da-
vid Meade, grandson of Col. Richard Kid
der Meade, of Lucky Hit" Clarke coun-
ty. one Of General Washington's aides, and
A nephew of the late Bishop Meade. lie
was elected judge to fill the vacancy occa-
stoned by the death of Judge Chiffon for
the unexpired term, and by the same legis-
lature was elected for the regular term COM
meneing Jan. lst, 1888, and expiring on the
3lst of December of this year. Judge
Meade served 4 term in the State Senate
and at one time edited the Richmond Wing;
he was versatile and able writer. During
the Tilden compaign he was chairman OF
the Democratic State committee, but sub
sequently went off with Gen. Malone. He
possessed many excellent qualities and was
a genial and estimable gentleman. The an
nouncement of his death will be received
with regret by a large circle of relatives and
friends. He leaves 4 wife, several sons, and
a daughter. lie is the third judge who has
died while holding the position of Corpora
ton iudge.-Alcraadria Gazette Nay 80.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-07
An ErDIanatiou

What is this nervous trouble" with
which so many seem now to be afflicted? If
you will remember few years ago the word
Malaria was comparatively unknown,-to-
day it is as common as any word in the
English language, yet this word covers only
the meaning of another word used by our
forefathers in times past. So it is with ner-
vous diseases, as they and Malaria are in
tended to cover what our grandfathers called
Biliousness, and all are caused by troubles
that arise from diseased condition of the
Liver which is performing its functions
finding it cannot dispose of the bile through
the ordinary channel is compelled to pass
it off through the system, causing nervous
troubles, Malaria, Bilious Fever, etc. You
who are suffering can well appreciate cure.
We recommend Green's August Flower. Its
cures are marvellous.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-07

Prof. w. E. Aiken, a well-known analyt-
ical chemist of Baltimore, for fifty years a
Professor of chemistry in the University Of
Maryland, was found dead in his bed on
Tuesday morning last. He was apparently
well when he retired late the evening before
At the Dog Show in Washington this
week, Fritz, owned by C. w. Littlejohn, of
Leesburg, again took the prize as best Point
er in the Champion Glass. The Post says
the dogs on exhibition were valued at $780,,
OOO.-LeesJwg Wathingtoaiaa.
1t was graceful act on the part of al
most every member of Congress in the mat
ter of Sheridan's promotion. And it was
especially so on the part Of the ex-Confed-
crates, in both Houses.-Smday Gazette.
The prohibition convention at Indianap-
oils, on Thursday nominated Gen. Clinton
B. Fisk, of New Jersey, for President, and
Rev. Jno. A. Brooks, of Missouri, fer Vice
President.
Senator Kenna and Governor Wilson
spoke at Moorefeid on Tuesday of last week,
and the meeting is reported to have been a
very enthusiastic one.
The Mundine Hotel at Rockdale, Texas,
was burned on Monday morning. Eleven
of thirteen persons in the building were
burned to death.
President Cleveland and wife celebrated
the second anniversary of their marriage at
their country seat on Georgetown Heights
on Saturday.
James Weir, 4 well-known farmer of
Warren county, died Sunday last. He was
a brother-in-law of General Eppa Hunton.
The General Conference Of the NJ. E.
Church adjourned on Thursday last to meet
in Omaha four years hence
Mrs. Elizabeth Mutton, wife of Mr.. John
II. Mutton, died suddenly at her home in
Winchester May Goth.
Mr.. John Hartman died at his home sew
eral miles from Winchester, on Sunday
week-aged 81 years.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-07
Take Notice /!

T RESPECTFULLY call the attention of our
/ citizens that Saturday. June 9th, Will be
Memorial Day in CharlestoBn 4 good many
strangers are expected to be here and 70 give
our town good appearance | request that the
citizens and merchants of this town have in
front of their premises cleaned, by Saturday.
GUSTAV BROWN,
June :, 1883. Mayor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-07
.9EsCO0d Smspemders.

Celebrated because they can be adjusted u all
forms, and will not pull OFF buttons nor tear
pants Bound to please all that Try them
Prices %, 80, rs, 80 and Sll0
Respectfully. SAArL J. LANG.
TONIC BEER for the Blood on draft at
i c. FRANK JONES Soda Counter.
Mar. Is, IS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-07

Thanking my customers for past favors,
respectfully solicit continuance Of the same.
! am prepared to give better satisfaction this
season than formerly, owing % different sys-
TEN of business, and will allow no one % be
dissatisfied with work done.
have for sale the Justly celebrated
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-07

some one has classed the word 'renege
among the obsolete words He wouIdn
think so If he placed his ear 20 a Sey-hole
occasionally.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-07

What think we of the red bandanna as a
SCI Off to the bloody shirt Il, viii be AIRED
hot campaign.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-07

Strange to relate, Gen. sherman was not
invited toparucipatein the Decoration Day
exercises ia Nev York and of course the
doughty General is mad according to the i'm
mensity of the slight He gets even with
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, however, 10y calling them
" beuigereut uoucombatants. Never mind,
Tecgmseh yo1r time win come with the
Commandments and the swce. girl gradu-
ales viii salute you with oscuiatory smacks
that win be more grateful than the salyos Of
artillery.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-07
This is Cleveland weather

Cleveland nominated by reclamation
-is the word from St. Louis just as we 60
70 press
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-07

The talk of Thurman being TOO old is
b)sh Gladstone is several years DIS senior
is the idol of the English people and ace
tive in national affairs. Tits folly TO talk Of
men being too old when they have health
Of body and yigor of mind Grant Arthur
and Conkling were young yet had not im-
muniy from death. sheridan, young and
vigorous and with much To- live tor, has
been in the balances 'twixt life and death
for days Thurman IS only old in years,
and may be a blessing % Dis country for
two decades yet
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-07
Chronic Tea Poisoning.

Dr. Billiard gives, in the Boston Medical
and Surgical Journal, the details of seventy
four cases of chronic tea intoxication inyes-
tigated by him His conclusions are that
the action of tea is cumulative; its action
is more pronounced on the young and on
those subject to anemia or physically de-
pressed, although persons otherwise healthy
occasionally show toxic symptoms. The
average amount of the beverage required to
produce poisonous effects in persons accus-
toned to It's general use is little less than
five cups per day Chronic tea poisoning,
Dr. Bullard asserts, is common affection,
its symptoms being usually loss of appetite,
dyspepsia, palpitation, headache, vomiting
and nausea, and nervousness combined with
various forms of functional nerve affections.
such as neuralgia hysteria, &c. Besides
these, constipation and pain in the left side
are frequent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-07
In crossing the Atlantic we were overta-

In crossing the Atlantic we were overta-
ken by gale Upon deck the waves howl
ing and roaring and foaming was almost
deafening. But when l stepped into the
engine room everything was quiet. The
mighty engine was moving with quietness
and stiffness, in striking contrast with the
roar without. 1t reminded me of the peace
that can reign in the soul while storms and
tempests are bowling without.-Rer. c. G..
FTney.