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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-13
Probate Court.

THE STATE S OF KANSAS
In the probate court in and for said county.
In the matter of the estate OF Leona b. and
Isaac L. Rich, minors. ~
PETITION To SELL REAL ESTATE.
On reading and filing the petition AZ Mary A.
Hay. guardian of Leona B. Rich and Isaac l..
Rich, minors, paying for an order to sell the
following described real estate, the property
of said Leona B. Rich, las follows. towit): The
oue-half interest in the south half Of the north
east One-fourth of sel1 and the One-half inter
est in the south east onc-fOurth of sell OF sec
ton tweuty-three tsN of town six t6) south of
range thirty-three west of p. NJ, Thomas
county, Kansas.
1t is ordered that said petition come on for
final hearing on the 18th day of June, A. ID.
1889, at the hour of 10 O'Clock, : m, at the
Probate Court Room, in the County aforesaid
the said day being a special Term OF said
court, and that said Mary A. Hay notify the
heirs.at-Iaw. and all Others Interested, OF the
tendency of said petition. the time and place
set for the hearing thereof land unless the
contrary be made to appear an order will be
granted for such saie). by publishing the
same three consecutive weeks in the Thomas
County Cat weekly newspaper published at
Colby in said county.
Given under my hand. and the seal
of said County, at my Office in
Thomas County aforesaid. this
l3-3w the 4th day of June, A. d. 1859.
J. E. LESH,
Probate Judge.
Weld & Campbell. attys for Petition.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATIoN-15,A1s .
LAND OFFICE At OBEnLrn. RAMS.

LAND OHYICD At ODERLIE- kANe.,
Juoe Z, l6oa
Notee is hereby given that IT, foiiovine-
named settler has md noeice OF hie intenfi0n
% ma.e 1nai pro- ~ suppeee OF -
rfoeefe Judge and eX-o0c1o clerk Of ProbaAo
court u Thomas county. at Cobg, Kama. 81
Aug .. l8Sol VIZ:
ERNEST KAHMETER
H j. No. M for the SEA sec e8oA
he naines the following Witnesses to Provo
tn or said lana, viz: Horny Z noea, a KUN.
RAMS; John = Kern, Of GflmeEe, Kana. john
-. OF kukA Kaas.; James y Norris. q
Any pesson Who destEss to peuEsst aeainst
tne eIlowanee Of such prod. or whO knows 0(
ny euootanetel reason, under tho nv end
roeulaeSoes Of tAe In.esls9 DeDaEeDeut, Wy
soca lsoos shouh not - allowed viii 10 giv-
e q Opportunity n tie shove mensioned
e 80 e.es1on4 Al - or evldenes a re-
buttnl q 1T sqAnlsssd o e1ainaak
1aAux hAcOu, 0eglsesg.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-15422.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-1A3s.
LAND OFFICE AT OBERLIN, KANs..

May 9. 1852
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
clerk of the district court of Thomas county,
kas, At Colby, Kansas. on July %, 1852, viz:
JOHN W DILLON,
Communication H No 1915 for the nell sec.
ton II, town 6s, range 35w.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of, said land, viz: Charles Shaver, of
IlliOn. Kas.: James Earnest, of Copeland, KS;
William johnson, OF IlliOn, KS; Martin v
Daily, of Copeland, Kas.
FRANK BACON, Register.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-13
NOTICE FOR PUBL. 'cATION-15S14.
Land once 1t a erlln: Kansas.

Notice ie hereby given that the following
to make finsi proof in sTnnMt u hts claim,
and that said proof WIN be made before clerk
OF district court OF Thomas count " Aansas.
ut Colby, Kansas, or June IA. lee4 VIZ:
THOMAS J. ROGERS,
Com. H. e. EOls. for the sell sec ~, q.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and Guilty. alton
kans.: James T. Spicer, Of Copeland, Kan 9:
Sharles w. Young. of Colby, ksils: PIN Up
Wagner. OF Colby. Kans.
Any person who dexives to protest aQ.ainsN
the allowance of such proof, or who knows Of.
any substantial reason, under the law and the
regulations Of the Interior Departments WHY
such proof should not be allowed VIII h. nv
en- an opportunity at the above mentioned tirne
and place to crOss-examine the witnesses on
said claimant, and to OlIer evidence I'm rehuttnl
of that submitted by claimant.
FRANK BACON, Register.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLIcATION-l53lS.

Land Office at Obcrlin, Kans..
April I'D, 1850.
Notice j. hereby given that the following
named settler has fiic:i notice of his int ntiOn
to make final prsUf in support of his claim,
and that said proof will bc made before the
clerk az the district court of Thomas county,
Kansas, at Colby. Kansas, on July n, 1882 VIZ.
JACOB il. LOCKE,
communication II. f.. No. IL III, for the nwl4 sec
IL, town 6s r;nac Aw
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land Tiz: Samuel T Darrnugh. James
A. Horncr. James II. Lewis. John Is. Richard
son. all Of Copeland. Kansas.
FRANK BACON, Register,
June 6-lI-6w
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-13
BaptIst

Preaching at the Armory the second, third
and fourth Sundays in each month mt
IL O'Clock q. m. and o'clock p. m. Covenant
meeting Saturday before the second Sunday
i'm each month at p. m. Prayer meetings
Wednesday evening.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-13

-Mr. 11motnv Sead taking nh ur,.
mecl IN New York dime restamrantl
-''Glve me mutton chop" Waiter
(top of his voice)-"Bah! BAH" Mr..
Timothv Sead-"And some fresh eggs
and - Waiter ''Cluck! Cluck!"
(Mr. Timothy Sead grasps his UNI
brella and dees.)-Puck.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-1547S.
Land Once 1t Uberlin, Kansas.

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention
to make nnal proof in support of his claim.
and that said proof will be made before the
clerk of the district court Of Thomas county,
Kansas, at Colby, Kansas, on Aug. I'd, 1859.
viz:
ANDREW p. OSTENBERG
H 125S for the swE sec &s-36
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiva-
ton of, said land. viz: James H Emmett. Her
man +. Massmann. John 8 Peck, Oliver Gal
breath, al of Brewster, Ka1e-
the allowance Of such prOofO who knows of
any substantial reason, under the law and
regulations Of the Interior Department, why
such proof should not be allowed. will be Civ
en- an opportunity at the above mentioned
time and place to cross-exxmine the witnesses
OF said claimant, and to Offer evidence in re-
buttal OF that submitted by claimant.
FRANK BACON. Register.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.-15 .454.
LAND OFFICE AT OBERLIN. KAHs..
June 13l+6w

June Z. 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
to make flnal proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
clerk OF the district court OF Thomas county,
Kans., at Colby. Kansas. on July 80, 1883. viz:
DANIEL SOUDEkS,
H e No. l065e for the sWh eec 32S&
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon. and culttva-
ttOn Of eaid land. viz: Milton Guy. William
+ Brooks. George N Strain. John Swanson, all
OF Brewster. kans.
Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance Of such proof. or who knows OF
any substantial reason. under the law ana
regulations Of the Interior Department. why
euch proof should not be allowed, Will be CIV.
en- an opportunity 1t the shove mentioned
time and place tocr0os-exAmtne the witnesses
Of sid claimant, and tn o0er evidence u re-
buffai OF that submitted BY claimant
PRANK BAcON, Register.
lime la.ll-AR
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-13

Juno Z, -.
Notice IL hereby given that the fOaI0~in9
rews6 seftIer has i5led notice Of bis intention
TO make anal proof in support Of his claim,
and that eaid proof will be made before the
clerk Of district court OF IhoIas county As'
WILLIAM g. LEE,
n Z So for the ne1 sec I29-8
he names the following witnesses 70 prove
ma continuous residence upon and euIuva.
I'm al. enjd land. viz: Robert T Foster. or
Knks. Kaneas: william b Jones. Of CcIoy:
Ksneos: Daniel Barnum, Andrew Steeae.au
Any perDon who desires to protest aealnst
the SiloWance Of such proof, or Who knows OF
~ eubotautial reason. under the law eno tno
@szsS nroof should not be allowed. VIII 0e ~.
n - ooportuuity at the above menuoneo
tine and place % cross ne - vsss ~ -.
"a ~ clSimank, aud 70 09er evidence - To-
Srs51l n TIT 0ubmittad b o3aiOa1t-
:, = FRANK hACons Register.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-13
HARRY MOVER,

4 MANUFACTURER OF BOOTS Z SHOES
M All the latest styles in pe4Red and sewcd
IvI shoes and boots. Repairing promptly
Ava and neatly executed. Having had sever
al years experience in the bnsiness, can SAFE
IL guarantee satisfaction.
ShOp two doors north State Bank. Colby, HAS
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-13
ABOUT EATING CROW.

An Amusing Account of the Origin of the
Popular Expression.
Having received an inquiry concern
ing the origin of the expression would
say that the crow has long been the
emblem of contcntion-as Hudibras
says:
II not-resolve before we 60
That you and must pull crow.
The same idea is suggested in Com
edy of Errors. act third:
Well pluck crow together.
In common parlance, eating crow. as
an expression of humiliation, is much
the same as eating humble pie. but evil
IDENTIFY is more expressive. Its origin
is too obscure to be definitely reached,
but it came into use during the late re-
beliion and evidently was born in the
camp. Many years ago l heard the
late G. P. Disosway, who was a con-
firmed humorist, tell the following
story, which he had received from a
soldier, and 1 also heard it
from Captain Ballou. of the One
Hundred and Fifteenth Regiment:
A private in one of the Pennsylvania
regiments got leave to 60 hunting, and
unfortunately shot a tame crow belong
ing to planter, who happened to come
up just as the bird was killed. Tho
unlucky hunter had rested his muskct
against tree. and the planter seized
it and, pointing it at the former. cx-
claimed: "You can cat that crow or
die" There being no escape the hunter
got through with part of his distasteful
meal, when the planter, relenting, said:
you've done pretty we'll; here, take
your gun and get off right smart"
The soldier, as soon as he got the piece
in his hands. Immediately turned the
tables by levcling it at the planter, ex-
claiming: Nov you eat the rest of
that crow or I'll shoot you on the spot. :"
There being no escape the thing was
done. In q few days the planter had
occasion to visit the camp. and as the
soldier recognized him one of the
officers inquired: do you know that
man?" 20, yes" replied the planter.
I've dined together last week. ~ r.
Cor. Troy Times.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-13
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
A. Z. Church.

Preaching each Sabbath morning and even.
a. m. Prayer meeting Thursday. z p. M Meet
ing of official board first Monday in each
month, p. m. Choir meeting every Friday,
p. m. L. 7. SHACKELFORD, Pastor.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-15S78.
LAND OrYIC. Ar OnERuIx EA~s

LAND OFFICE AT OBERLIN, KANs..
May 1e. 1850
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
to make h0a! proof In support OF his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
local land office ut 0berlin, Kansas, on July
3, 1859, viz:
A. A. DOGGETT.
H. e. 1851 for the eli. nei4 and swk, mel. and
re y, nwA section q, township south OF
range 81 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of said land, viz: Josiah RhOten. Charles
Taylor of ScfO, Kansas; Samuel NicOl of
Bedford. Kansas; Louis Ziegelmeier Of Scic,
Kansas.
ANY person who desires to protest against
the allowance Of such proof, or who knows of
any substantial reason, under the law and the
regulations Of the Interior Department, why
such proof should not be allowed, will be xiy.
en- an opportunity at the above mentioned
time and place to crOss-examine the witnesses
Of said claimant, and to offer evidence in ie-
buttal OF that submitted by claimant.
FRANK BACON, Register.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.-15,3 800.

Land Office at Oberlin, Kans.
May IL. 1852
named settler has fled notice of her int ntiOn
to make final Communication proof in support
of her claim. and that said proof will be made
before the probate judge Of Thomas county,
SARAH r. LOWRY
Homestead Entry No 6aH for the sw 4 sec IA,
town south of range q west.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultiva.
ton of said land. viz: Henry Morris, Jacob
Crabtree. of Quickvile, Thomas Co., Kans.
John Kramer: J. 8. Better. of Copeland.
Frank Bacon. Register.
NOTICE PUBLICATION ,343.
Land Once at Oberlin. Kans.,
May I'd. 1889.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has nled notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim.
and that said proof will be made before the
clerk of the district court of Thomas county,
Aas o0'S sxM6 6Rass NJ G' Y foGf Il ' VIZ
Communication No 1890 for the swk sec l,
town &c range 33w.
He names the following witnesses to prove
ton of said land. viz: J Morland, J B
Daniels, Alonzo Ketchum. Levi Huntley, all
Of Otterbourne. Kans.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATIONS.
LAND OFFICE AT ORERLIN, KAs..
May q, 1879.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of MS intention
to make nnal proof In support Of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
clerk of the District Court OF Thomas county,
at Colby Kans. ON July -. lSao. viz:
JOSEPH A PEARSON.
Soldiers H E No sore for the SEA SEGA town e
range ii ".
He names the following Witnesses 70 prove
his continuous residence upOn, and cultiva-
ton Of, said land viz: Chester C0usins, OF
Madison Bray, OF DeAunn. KS: Francis II
Hughes, Of Aenl0, KaA
FRANZ BACOx, Register.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-13
City Directory

City Directory
Mayor-T. p. Feehan.
Cleric. B. Dakin.
Treasurer e Meglemre.
Attorney-Jos A Gill.
Police judge. A. McKillip.
Marsmall-Wm DOdds.
A. B. Canfleld.
H. C. Shrimp.
Councilmen G. W. G0OdsOe.
H. e. Weld.
J. B. Irwin.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-13
Catholic Services.

Catholic service on the first Sunday of each
month. under direction of Rev. A. Matnville,
Pastor.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-13
NOTICE FOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
LAND OFFICE AT OBRRLIx, Kas,

LAND OFFICE AT OBERLIN, kas..
May . 1859.
Notice IL hereby given that tho following.
named settler has flied notice of his intention
to make fnal proof in support Of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
clerk OF the district Court of Thomas county,
kans., atC,OlDy. Kansas. on July H. 18s9 viz:
HENRY KUESTER,
Communication H. f. 1850 for the swli sec -
town Sc range 3w.
He names the following Witnesses to prove
his continuous residence on and cultivation Of
eaid land. viz: W D0Wdall John DEAN
Thompson Rilger. all of DelAnd, Kas.; u
Davidson. of Gem. Kans.
FRANK BACON, Register
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-15422.
LAND OFFICE AT OBERLIN KANs..
Nay n, 16S0.
Notice fs hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention
to make ANAL proof in support Of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before pro.
bate judge Of Thomas County, Kansas. At
Colby, Kansas. on July ID. 1850, viz:
PATRICK NCCUE,
Homestead Entry No 1889, for the seil section
2,tOwnshfp7, range 81. west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva.
ton OF. said land, viz: E. e. Smith. G Scott,
James Kerr, Carl Meier, all Of OtterbOurne
Thomas Co., Kansas.
FRANK BACON. Register.
May ael2.6w
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-13
NOTICE FOR PUBlICATION-15s51
Land Office at ODeriin, Rams.

May I'D. 1889.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof IN support of hls claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
register and receiver ut Oberlin, Kansas, ON
Aug. 9th, 1889. viz:
WILLIAM KISTER,
II L 12S9S for the nel4 nel4 secs and MI, nwls,
swl4. nwli secl06-;E.
Hathaway, who made d S $500 aug =,
80, will appear at the same time and place
and show cause why said proof should not be
allowed, or his ID will be cancelled.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of said land viz: Fred d See, 8 See,
Samuel Lupfer, q ID Hubbard, all of Deland,
Kansas.
Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance OF such proof, or who knows Of
any substantial reason, under the law and
of the Interior Department, why
such proof should not be allowed, will be
given an opportunity at the above mentioned
time and place to crOss-examine the witnesses
of said claimant. and to offer evidence in re-
buttal of that submitted by claimant.
Frank Bacon. Register.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.-1535s.

Land UHiCe at O6er1ln, Mans.
May I'D. 1859.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of bis claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
register and receiver at Oberlin, Kans., on
July 9Th, 1853, viz:
FRED D. SEE,
d s $50 for the WI swll 81. nwi4 sec a632.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
bis continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of said land. viz: William Kister, Charles
ID. Hubbard of Delaud. Kans.; William Chap
man, William Sharp of Gem, Kas.
Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance of such proof. or who knows of
any substantial reason. under the law and the
regulations of the Interior Department, why
such proof should not be allowed. will be given
an opportunity at the above mentioned time
and place to crOssexamine the witnesses of
said claimant. and to offer evidence in rebuff
tai of that submitted by claimant.
Frank Bacon, Register.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-13

1AND OFFICE NJ ObSRLIN, KANs.,
May q, 1859.
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 the
probate judge of Thomas county. Kansas,
at Colby, Kansas. on July 18th. 1889. viz:
LAWRENCE F ODELL,
Homestead Entry No 1894 for the nwA section
u. towns range 81 west
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of, said land, viz: George FitZsimmOns,
Ira Thompson. Peter Gabes, George Hunter
all of RexfOrd, Thomas county, Kansas.
FRANK BACON, Register.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICA TION-i5s9i.

NOllNL rOn TCDLlCA llON-ICJSl.
LAND OFFICE AT OBERLIN, KANs.,
lay 10. 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 clerk OF the district court Of Thomas cOun-
ty. Kas.. at Colby. Kansas. on July sth,
1859, viz:
WIN. A. STRAYER,
DIS No. 6722, for the nel4 sec town Is range
3w.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of said land, viz: Fay Gibbs, Tully, KS:
Samuel Lupfer, Filler 8. See, Jacob +. Kiefer,
Of Deland, KS.
FRANK BACON. Register.
Asv Sq.nRw
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-154s5

May 312-6w
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-13

inc ouitan witnessed the nrsr trip OF
the tiny locomotive and its one car ON
sne track laid for them outs de the
walls OF tho capital From such .
small beginning it Is hoped that in
.'me . Morocco railway system may
ee developed -Hisssrs:ed Weelss
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-02-07
Immigration Association.

At the session of the Southwest
Texas Immigration association yes
terday, a committee Of seven on deep
water was appointed and reported i'm
favor of asking both the national con-
gress and state legislature to help us
in securing deep water at Arkansas
Pass. This was adopted.
The matter of improvement of the
public roads was also decided to be
laid before the legislature.
Officers for tn year were elected as
follows:
Presidential. B. Andrews, of
CeXar.
Vice Presidents-Colonel G. w
Fulton, Arkansas; Colonel F. J. Ma
lone, of Bee; Colonel w. H. Miller, of
LlanO; S. G. Williams, Of Wilson; w.
B. Hopkins, of NueCes.
Secretary-L. NJ. Gregory, of Bexar.
Treasurer-F. Piper, of Uvalde.
Executive COmmittee-J. p. Wilson,
of Webb, Colonel A. C. Jones, of Bee
county.
a motion was adopted that a meet
ing of the association be held in this
city at the time the next fair is held
here.
After resolving that the executive
committee should visit the various
committees in order to raise money
and enthusiasm, the convention adj
jOurned.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-02-07
How Was 1t?

The advertised list of Sunday last
includes 9, letter addressed as follows
and so published: "Mang. Editor of
the Marriott, Miss, Democrat" This
letter has evidently been sent here,
instead of to Marriott, and why it is
detained and advertised is a matter
that only postoffice official can eX-
plain. The orders are that letters
so missent should be sent to the cor
rect point without delay. In writing
of this matter it may be pertinent to
remark that in st. Louis, Chicago and
New York, it is the custom to search
the directories, find persons of similar
names, and tender the letters for ex-
animation and delivery to such per-
sons before advertising, and by this
means delivery is effected of a major
ity OF letters that come addressed to
the city instead of street and num-
Der.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-02-07
A Devil In Disguise,

An imposter, calling himself min
lister, is doing missionary work out in
the Sixth and Seventh wards, trying
to bBbe colored voters to vote for the
administration ticket. He visits the
family and gives some of them fifty
cents and a dollar, and several of
them have been given orders on
stores, and telling them if Bryan is
elected they will have anything they
want. Private detectives are track
ing this villain, and if he doesn't look
sharp, George Paschal will land him
right into the penitentiary.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-02-07
What B. c. Means.

Alderman Gallagher made consider
able fun at the Reform clubs ratitica-
tion meeting by his original transla-
ton of the present mayors initials,
b. c. Egotism would naturally say
that these mysterious initials, B c.,
mean Before Christ" or greater than
He, as some seem to think he is. Gal
lagher, however, more mOdestiy inter
preted them as bad Candidate and
the applause of the meeting endorsed
the Interpretation.