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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-06-28
On the State University.

The success OF 90 education finds new
demonstration in the fact that among the
score OF articles upon the Michiga. univer-
s.ty, written in competitor by the students
OF that college for the Cosmopolitan maya
zine, the prize was taken by young lady.
This article appears as the leading paper
In the June number of the Cosmopolitan,
by Miss Edith =. Sheffield, OF the senior
class, and its excellent quality il high
compliment To the institution, as we'll as 10
the writer. Among the abundant illustra
tons for the article, the frontispiece, rep
resenting "a senior reception at Ann Arbor,
was drawn by Arthur julie Goodman from
special models, most of the figures being
portraits OF wellknown people. In the
ladies Of the picture, the artist has given
several types Of western beauty, and his
careful drawing Of their toilets is taken
from actual dresses, designed by such ar
lists as MORN, Bloissier, and Rodrigues OF
Paris, and Writ of New York. giving an
excellent idea Of the wealth and good tasto
TO be seen on such occasions.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-06-28
For the One Hundred and Thirteenth
Anniversary of the Declaration
of independence the
MICHIGAN Central

Will sell Excursion Tickets TO and from all
stations, including Chicago, Detroit and
Niagara Falls, Buffalo, Toronto and Cana
dian Pacific points west thereof, at One
Fare for the round trip, tickets good 10 go
on July I'd and 9Th ard TO return on July 4th
or 5th. Good OH all trains except trains
numbers and o.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-06-28
The Battle Of gettysburg.

The dedication Of the monuments at Get
tysburg has awakened an interest in that
memorable battle. The day before the
battle Gen. Meade's army mustered nearly
ninety nine thousand and Gen. Lee S 30,
600. These included teams ers and what
are generally termed hon combatants.
The following table shows the strength OF
the union army in imam ry by corps, cav
airy and artillery, with the losses sustain
ed by each:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-06-28
The Wisest GIFT.

81 bought my wife velvet sack "
Thus proudly boosted Mr.. Brown.
"She II be with that upon her back,
The best dressed dame in town"
But velvet sack or diamond ring
Can bring no balm to suffering wife,
Favorite Prescription is the thing
To save her prec Gus life.
The great and sovereign remedy, known
the world over, for all female troubles, in
fiammation, cruel backaches, and interna
displacements is DIR. Pierce Favorite Pre-
scription. II is the only guaranteed cure
See guarantee on every bottle wrapper.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-06-28
A Mitig ated Vegetarian.

Brown thought you were vege-
tartan. but hear you eat mutton.
Robinson ain not bigoted vege-
tartan. only eat the meat OF such
animals as live on vegetable food. -
Texas Siftings.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-06-28
100 ladies wanted,

And 100 men to call daily on any druggist
for free trial package OF Lanes Family
Medicine, the great root and herb remedy,
discoy cred by DR.. SIlas Lane while in the
Rocky Mountains For diseases Of the
blood, liver and kidneys il is a positive
cure. For constip ton and clearing UP the
complexion il does wonders. Children
like it. Everyone praises it. Large size
package, so cents. AZ all druggists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-06-28
What She Gave LIN.

Miss Sally Jones-What did you
give up during Lent. Mary Ann.
Miss Mary Ann SMITH give W
trying to be any better than / am a,
any other season OF the year.
Miss 5. J.-And how did you sue.
coed?
Miss A.-Splendidly. Boston Cour.
Ter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-06-28

There are people using Dobbins Electric
Soap 20 day who commenced its use in 1875.
Would this be the case were 1T not the
purest and most economical soap made.
Ask your grocer for it. Look out for i'm
itations. Dobbins
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-06-28

"What are Bermuda potatoesl" he asked
Of a Woodward avenue grocer yesterday.
"Why, potatoes from Bermuda, of course ~
"Oh, they arel Then paris green is a green
from Paris, Is itt"--Detroit Free Press.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-06-28

J. r. Fletcher of Jenkins Bridge. Va,
was in his grave and men were bricking il
up, when they heard groan. They open
eel the coffin and found Fietchers heart
beating. He was taken home, but died two
days afterward without regaining con
sciOusnesS
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-06-28

The confederates reported loss Of 90,
AS men, but since the close of the war
records have been found which shows
7,0s7 additional names of killed and wound
ed, which makes total confederate loss Of
%, 525.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-06-28

In England the mortality from cancer
Nas increased from $50 per ,00J.0o0 Of pop
uiation in 1861 TO Cos per 100000 OF popu-
lation in 1887. A like increase is noted in
the United States
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-06-28

Robert Winter, young artist of San
Francisco, lost his eyesight by looking
with his naked eye at the eclipse on New
Years Gay
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-06-28

A French Scientist holds that the human
race has greatly diminished in size since
the creation of man, and gives the hight Of
Adam MS l23 feet and I've as lis
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-06-28

Dr. Pierce's Pellets-gently laxative or
actively cathartic according TO dose. %
cents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-06-28

What is now the great nation of Germany
was once composed of nearly 300 independ
ent states.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-06-28

II is reported that the Epress Frederick
has collected 1000 obituary notices Of her
husband.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-06-28

\ Pocket Cigar Case and five Of 'Tansus Punch, ali
FOR 2jc.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-06-28
SheriG,s Snle.

Smoke the Sheriff Sale Segar a straight
10c Havana cigar for &c.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-06-28

Mild equable climate, certain and abundant crop.
Best fruit grain grass and country in the world
Full informal on free Address the Oregon ininigra-
ton Board, Portland oregon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-06-28

The LANES of $500 American women are
On record in the patent Office as inventors.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-10-10
WASTEFUL FEEDING.

Now that corn IS abundant in the Yves,
much of it will be wasted by careless
feeding. When corn is worth thirty five
or forty cents per bushel. it is fed with q
good deal of care, but when the price
falls below twenty cents it is fed not on.
ly lavishly. but much Of it Is actually
thrown away. The waste in feeding hogs
on some farms is utterly inexcusable
Enough is wasted in a few weeks by
throwing it in the mud to buy boards for
a floor that will last for years. Some far
mers have the idea that all that is need
ed to feed hogs is to shovel out enough
corn to last two or three days
1t is quite true that corn is likely to be
low. The word has gone out that the
West has crop of unexampled msgni-
tude. This is a mistake. The crop is u
good one. but there have been better
Low prices for the time will result from
this "ver-estimate. and at these prices
corn will be as good property as govern
mcnt bonds h IS a foolish and utterly
thing to waste it. because it
IS plenty and cheap
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-10-10
Colby Market.
A FAST YOUNG MAN.

A fast young man decided to make Q
formal offer of his hand and heart-all
he was worth. He cautiously prefaced
his declarations with few questions
Did she love him well enough to live in
cottage with him? Was she good
cook? Did she think ii wife's duty to
make home happy: Would she consult
his tastes and wishes concerning her as
sociates and pursuits in life: Could she
make her own clothesy etc. The young
lady said that before she answered his
questions. she would tell him OF some
negative virtues she possessed She
never drank. smoked or chewed; never
owed bill to laundress or tailor; never
staid out all night playing billiards; never
lOunged on the street corners aud osled
giddy girls: never stood in with the
boys for cigars and wine Shippers. Now
said she. rising Indignantly. Il am as
sured that yon do all these. things, and
yet you expect all the virtues in me.
while you do not possess any in your
self. l can never be your wife" And
she bowed him out and left him on the
doorstep a wiser man.--Heal,h Journal
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-10-10
NEARLY A CONFEDERATION.

Mrs. Dr. Eddy met with quite an &C.
cident last tuesday morning. The doc
tor was preparing to build q flre and had
poured some benzine onto the kindling,
the coal oil supply having been exhaust
ed. At this time he was called tor by
Commissioner Baldwin. whose wife Was
very sick, and the doctor went TO the
drug store to get some medicines. While
he was absent. his wife touched match
to the fire and an explosion was the re-
suit. fhe flames few all over the room
and the can containing the benzine took
q chase around the room in very reck-
less manner. The carpet and rugs took
fire and it was indeed fortunate that Mrs.
Eddy was heroic fireman OF the house
would surely have burned down. She
succeeded in getting the flames subdued.
but not until her dress WAS somewhat
burned, her arm scorchcd and above all.
the flames had kissed her forehead in
such way rs to relieve her of her bangs.
The doctor has not ''ben-zine" since but
what some one has said something about
never to use benzine to start a fire.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-10-10
FARMRns. rAuRcnusAa.

The sod shanty has played as grand and
important part in the settlement Of To-
Va. Kansas. Nebraska. Colorado and 9TH
er western states rs did ever the log cab.
in in Ohio. Indiana and Illinois. The log
cabin has become type Of an honest,
sturdy, hardy class of pioneers, from
which have come some of the nations
truest and best citizens. 1t has given us
statesmen and presidents and is honored
for their sakes. What the log cabin has
done the sod shanty is now doing. Like
its predecessor. it will become cherish
ed memory for the true citizens it gave
the nation. Eastern Colorado is dotted
with these cradles of statesma nship.
Their low. dirt roofs. diverging sides. are
to be seen on every hand. and in them
are found as brave. self-denying. sturdy
and honest class of citizens "A ever
produced Lincoln or Grant. The
fathers living in them and fighting with
a stubborn nature for the possession Of
wv oOAA anu Soouotok VI Tue rain CLOUDS.
will some day be looked backed back on
as models Of manhood. the mothers will
be praisedin song and story. and the chill
dren now playing about the doors of the
sod shanties will live in the best of hous-
es and sway the political and intellectual
worlds Of their times.
Since time was time, il has been the
children Of the sturdy class who cleared
the way for advancement into new coun-
tries. that have worked innovation and
lead sluggish society to higher flights of
reform. From them comes the new life
blood, which infused into the world, IN
augurates fresh thought and renews &C.
tivity in all lines. they are the Brown
Sequard elixir Of political and intellectu
al life. and to them in after years will be
paid debt Of gratitude for the early for
titude of their parents. The time will
come when to say, Il was reared in sod
shanty." will be a badge of responsibility
and a stamp of the sterling metal. All
honor to the sod shanty and its occu
pants.-Ex.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-10-10
An Insane Woman.

A lady who resides in the country and
whose mind is slightly deranged. came
to Colby on Monday and parsded the
streets until late into the night. Marshal
Dodds had her taken to the Opelt house
where she had already engaged . room
and left her for the night. tuesday morn
ing she was On the streets again but was
perfectly harmless. 1t would indeed DO
charitable to have her taken to an asy-
hum where she could be properly treated.
Her insanity is caused BY physical weak
ness which could be cured and her mind
would then undoubtedly be right.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-10-10
FARM LOANS
Large .Loaps!' Low Rates!
HER HBALPH WAS RUINED.


HER LIE WAS Ono Ne. ~ xI R4ls' But s"r IS
Mrs. Alexander Vaughn, wife Of one
of the most pfpmi6ent and extensively
known merchants of Prescott. Ark.
writes the following letter under date of
April q. 1889.
II owe the preservation Of my life under
Providence to SMift's specific IS. s. 81 For
four years my health was wretched. ruined
my life. Q life off constant pain and misery
and torture. Food eoured on my stomach.
and what ate to-day would vomit to-mor.
row: Myeleepft aieht vas broken With the
could not bear e. b. loft alone: chronic d.
arrh1a. painful cough that threatened me
with cons6nptesa: ~ feet and ankles were
twisted OUT. Of. ~ brortion. and ny limbs
swelled MORO or1SsslI could not walk except
on ieve! aSbr. I'D pen With dimculty. and
s for :si sss ~ r. !" or out OF bed with
The pre5snrcpf Shaser on my body would
lesve tts thpres.$ea jand IN short thought
had drop4. in48alien to my other affections
Two dodt ors4feaStd me faithfully during
these fdae ytAes but did me no good the
medieinetthe3 RE%e ys.e - useless 2:
die, su6e3fAg p las with such . combine
In 1914 diac6nfttyed the use Of the medi-
cinos Ia bae19 hefetofore taking and began
to take Is. 8. 81 Five bottles
OF this tydly WIZ fui medicine was what
worked DO niiAd rot my complete and per
TreSfise % Blood and skin disease
mailedtrese S1Tr 6rEcrrIc Co.. Drawer
.. AtlsPta, Pod.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-10-10
REUNION AND Campfire.
CoLsr. KAN. Oct. 9th.

COLBY. KAN. Oct 9th. 1883.
A meeting of the old soldiers Of
Thomas county was held at the court
house October 9th at 8 o'clock j. b.
Morrison was unanimously elected chair
man. ]. E. Lesh. secretary. The objecs
Of the meeting was to discuss the advis-
ability of holding soldiers reunion Of
the old soldiers of THOMAS county. Kan
sas. at Colby. A motion was made and
seconded and unanimously voted to hold
reunion on October 30th ut 1 o'clock
and campfire on the night Of Oct S0,h-
Chas. o. ROvohl post g. a. r. is reques-
ted to appoint all necessary committees
at their uext regular meeting Friday Oct
18th, 1882
]. B. MORRISON. Chairman
]. E. LHsH, Secretary.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-10-10
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician. retired from practice. hav-
missionary the formula of . simple vegetable
remedy for the speuiy and permanent cure
Of Consumption. Broi chitis. Catarrh. Asthms
~ all throat and Lung Affections also pos.
tive and radical cure for Nervous Debility
and all Nervous Com plants. after having test
Cd its wonderful curative powers in thousands
of cases. has felt IL his duty to make IL knoyQ
to his suffering fellows, Actuated b. this mo
tive sud q desire to relieve human sufierinek-l
will send free Of charge, TO all who desire q.
this recipe, in German. French or English. With
full directions for preparing and using. Sent
by mail BY addressing with stamp, naming
this paper. ". A. NOTss, l4s. Powers Block.
Rochester N. T. %-3$lyDeow :
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-10-10

Visit Van Epps' photograph gallery
next week if you want some fine work
done. One week only.
They rested there-escaped awhile
From cares which wear the life away,
To eat the lotus of the Nile
And drink the peoples Of Cathsy."
And every American business man is be-
ginning to find that his summer vacation
is more and more of Q necessity; the
money making machine won't stand the
strain without an occasional rest. The
American Alps" of Colorado offer the
highest conditions for perfect relaxation.
pure vital air. comfortable hotels and the
noblest scenery in the country. aad may
be reached on the South Park Division of
the Union Pacific Railway.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-10-10
LITERARY NOTE.

Some time ago The Detroit Free. Press Of
fered $3Dh in prizes for the three best serial
stories sent In before July :st. The result Of
this competition has been that Major Joseph
Kirkland. Of Chicago. LII has taken the nrs
prize OF 81 600. His story Is entitled. Tho Cap
tain Of Company X" Mr.. Kirkland is the
author OF "Zury, the Meanest man in Spring
County" 1.-The Mcvcys." and other stories.
The second prizo goes TO Omaha, Nebr.. and
Is taken by Mrs. Eliza w. Peattie. Her story
Is entitled. "rhe Judge" The third prize OF
$500 was awarded to Elbridge g. Brooks. Of
Boston: Mass. Tho title o: his story Ia, Tho
Son OF Isslchar"
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-10-10
BROOM CORN.

W. X. Hill. Of Hill City. Grshsm coun-
ty. raised crop Of broom corn this sea
son for which he received $50 per ton
of broom corn. did the western
Kansas farmers but know it, it is the best
crop they can raise. 1t never fails. and
always commands . good price. -Atchi-
son Champion.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-10-10
4 Fine Business.

Notwithstanding the dull times, Sam.
uel Yousse. the popular livery. feed and
sale stable man. is doing rushing bust
ness He has the cream of the trade and
has the finest livery turnouts IN north
western Kansas. Excellent horses. ele-
CANT buggies and prices make the mare
Co." He is accommodating to his patrons
and the growing trade has compelled
him from time to time 10 increase his
facilities. II you need anything in his
line give him call. Farmers will find
his feed yard frst-class and prices very
low
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-10-10
5000 feet good
we'll tubing just re.
ceived at Foster
Lumber yard.
CARDOF THANKS. .

Father Heimspn and his Pensioners
desire to return thanks to the school
board of Colby for the use of the school
building for holding their church services
in. Hereafter. services will be held on the
first Sunday in the month at the two
story Pratt house south of the q. p. de-
MT
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-10-10
Oh. WHAT A COUGH.

Will you heed the warning. the signal
perhaps of the sure approach of that
more terrible disease, consumption. Ask
yourselves IL Y )u can afford for the sake
of saving so cents to run the risk and do
nothing for it. We know from experience
that ShilOh's eyre will cure your cough
1t never fails. This explains why more
than million bottles were sold the past
year. 1t relieves Group and whooping
cough at once. Mothers, do not be with
on. it, For lame back. side or chest. use
Shiloh's porous plaster. Sold by Ryder
j. Shanklin.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-10-10
A GOOD COUGH SYRUP.

There is nothing parents should be SC
careful about as selecting a cough syrup
Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup costs nc
more than the cheap and inferior nos
is none too good. be sure and get BEG0S
CHERRY COUGH SYRUP. We keer
it on hand at all times.
MARTIN & HAMPTON. Druggists.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-10-10
BUcKLEN's ARNICA sALyE.

The best salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Few
er Sores. letter. Chapped Hands Chill
blains. COrns and all Skin Eruptions. and
positively cures Piles or no pay required.
II is guaranteed 10 give perfect sxtisfac-
ton. or money refunded. Price IS cents
per box. For sale by Ryder & Shanklin.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-10-10
TKO PAPERS FOR THE PRICE OF
80 =: ONE.
sPI.ESpIp oYYER.

!. Haxm& nade special arrangements with
the pub RsAer Of the Topeka Weekly Cap
ital = 2an,lid 8 page family newspaper.
publishfd at Topeka. and worthy of pat
rnnsgG We are enabled to offer the
ThSq3s County Car and the Topeka
Wreh6 Capital. both one year. for 400.
EHTy Kansas man should have his
couSty paper for home news and paper
frQ& 3he capital of the state. Give this
coa1bination trial.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-10-10
1t prices never before
BEATEN
Happy Hearts.

Judge Lesh was called upon last Thurs
day to unite in holy bonds of wedlock
David Young and Martha NJ. Love. The
groom was 81 years of age and the bride
80. both becoming husband and wife for
the third time in their lives. They were
mutually agreed that marriage was not q
failure and were willing to again cast
their lot upon the troubled sea of mar
Rage bliss. County Clerk Summers was
. gallant groomsman and Ed Hovey was
. most excellent bridesmaid. The attend
ants fully realized their duties and dis.
charged them in an efficient manner. The
happy couple went on their way reioic.
in
DAvIs-TAYLoR.
Miss Eva Davis and Mr.. Ellsworth J.
Taylor, our popular painter. were mar
ried last Sunday morning at 3 o'clock
.. m. Tho ceremony was, performed by
Rey. Shsckelford at the residence Of
James N. Summers. county clerk Only
few friends were present and the affair
WAS of an unostentatious character.
Mr.. Taylor came here when this city was
first laid out and has by his honesty, IN
dustry and perseverance, worked up the
best painting trade in the county and
what he does. is we'll done. He is . gen
isl wholesouled fellow and moves in .
large circle of warm and we'll wishing
friends among whom he 10 always . vel
come and popular member. May his
shadow never grow less"
BROOK-HOwE.
Max Brook and Sarah j. Howe, both
of Thomas county. we're married Oct. by
Judge Lesh at the court house. Aplea.
SAINT party was present
LARRICK-EsPY.
On Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Oberlin,
Kan. Dr. l. E. Lsrrlck and Miss Ada
Espy were married. Rev. r. ]. Phipps
officiating After the ceremony, which
was performed at 8 o. clock p. m. in the
Presbyterian church, the Wooded couple
left for Washington, D. G, Baltimore
and other eastern cities.
Dr. Larrick is the resident dentist Of
that place. having located there in 1883,
and by rare skill and ability in. his pro-
fession. has succeeded in building up q
lucrative practice. He also visits Colby
on professional business.
Mrs. Ada Espy appeared. arrayed in a
costume. hat and gloves en-
suit. and carried an elegant boquet of
white roses. Her vivaci,y of disposition.
coupled with comeliness of features,
made her appearance superb. 1t was
society event. as Mrs Espy is leading
society woman. rich in her own right,
of manner and disposition.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-10-10
COULDN'T HAPPEN HERR.

A crszy man is running wild in corn
field in Illinois. they say that he ran
down . corn row like q deer. Such q
thing could not have happened in Kan
sas. No man can run like deer through
a Kansas corn6eld this year without be-
ing Drained the first five jumps.-Kansas
CITY Gazette.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-10-10
NOTICE.

Parties who gave notes for seed grain
in the spring of 1883 will call at store of
j. B. Morrison s. Sons and arrangements
satisfactory to all will be made.
]. q. MORRIsOH.