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Dodge City times., 1890-06-06
The total rainfall for the month of MAY

The total rainfall for the month of May
as reported by the Signal Station at this
place. was only 119 inches, decrease
OF 035 inches as compared with last year
and decrease of 1.62 inches as compar-
ed with the same month in 1888, or. in
1888 the rainfall for the month of May
was more than double what il is the pres
ent year. II will be remembered by
those who have resided in Ford County
the past five Years that in 1886 the coun-
ty produced the largest crop it ever has
produced either before or since that year
and yet the fact remains that in that
year 1886 the rainfall for the month of
May was only 0. 40 inches. and it will al
SO be remembered that the spring months
of 1886 were comparatively dry. while
later in the season-just at the time when
it was most needed-ttere was an abund
ance of rain We make these comparI-
sons in order to show that, while the
rainfall for May this year is compara-
lively small. yet in those Years in which
We have had tine least rainfall in the
spring months we have raised the largest
crops The reason of this is the fact that
the dry spring has been followed by
plenty of rain during the, summer months
and that has always been vital point to
this country. We are of the opinion that
while this report shows deficiency in
the rainfall, there is nothing in it to be
alarmed at.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06
PUBLICATION NOTICE.

Summons for Service on Non Resident Defendants
First publication May 30, 1890. in the
Dodge City TINS.
The State of kansas: To John Brakel. Jr.. and
John \. Com.tock. Greeting:
Yon are hereby notified that you have been sued
with the kan.as Loan X Trust Company, Trustee,
as codefendant. by Thomas Barry, plaintiff.
This summons IL TO require yOu 10 answer the
petition filed by the said plaintiff in the Clerks
office OF the Ford County District Court, in the
State Of Kansas, before the isth day Of
July, 1890, said petition will be taken as true
and Judgment rendered for the foreclosure Of .
certain mortgage executed April 2, 1867, by the
said John Bfakel, Jr, ON the following lands and
tencmenfs situated In said County Of Ford. and
recorded in the Office Of the Register Of Deeds Of
said County. and described as follows: Lot No.
Three, and the South Half tf the Northwest
fy-Seven South Of Range No. Twenty -Four West
Of the Sixth r. NJ, and the prayer Of said petition
II that the said plaintiff may have Judgment
agains; the said defendant, John Brakel. yr., for
the eun Of 500, with interest thereon at the rate
Of twelve per cent. from the ind day Of April,
1s6e, and that said defendants and each Of them,
and al persons claiming under them. be forever
barred and forecloscd Of all interest, right, lien
and equity or redemption in. to or on said leuos
and that said land may be sold according 70 isS:
without sppraisemenf, and the proceeds brought
into court and applied to the payment Of: ist;
The taxes due and payable on said premises; md
The costs and accruiig costs OF this action; 3Eu.
The claim Of the plainf9 with the sccruing inier
e. theron, and for such other and furtner fenei
Is may be Just and equitable.
Witness my hand and the seal Of said court
st my once in the City Of Dodge Clsy: @
(sEAL) in the said County Of Ford, this Ssth
day Of NAV. A D., 1880. c,.r
ByL. 3. NcGAnsI. Deputy.
h0'''a'''S' sA.H Attstss5s ! 1 "a F,alstR
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06


The second annual convention Of
School District Officers and teachers Of
Ford county will be held IN the court
room in Dodge City June 18th and 18th,
1890. The following program has been
prepared for the occasion:
School Apparatus.-Paper by J. F.
Goudy.
Teaching Temperance Physiology Re-
quired by Law.-By Vim. Leatherwood.
Coanty Uniformity of Taxation.-De-
bate Aflirmativc-Jno Goodwinc and
J. E. Mellecker. Negative-W. F. Petil-
lon and Mic. Mayrath.
SATURDAY, SAY
Shall We Hire Teachers Who Must
Obtain Temporary Certificates.-Paper
by J. L. Finley.
Under What Circumstances and How
Long May District Officer Hold His
Position After Removal From the Dis
trict.-Paper by S. Connsway.
School Officers Records and Reports.
Paper by Jos. Umbach.
Mutual Relations and Duties of Par
cnts and Teacher-Frank Wilkinson.
Miscellaneous
Adjournment.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

A man who writes for newspaper is
of few years and lots of grief. He riseth
in the morning and knoweth not what a
day may brig forth. If he telleth all
the news he runneth big risk of having
q tin ear put on him, and if he telleth not
the news the people say he is no good,
and there is no joy in it. The crafty
man cajoleth him into giving him fifty
cent puff for five cent cigar, and fond
mothers frown on him if he fails to fiat
ter her freckled faced brood. And all
his ways are ways of woe and his days
are full of sorrow. The life insurance
man tracketh snares for him. and on the
whole he hath duce of time.-Ex
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06
Reservation,

We have bad two OF three rains, q
slight fall of hail accompanied the rain
on Thursday. but not enough to do any
damage to crops Farmers feel very much
encouraged.
S. BOndurant returned from Colorado
last week; he expects his family to ac-
company him when he returns
One evening last week Mr.. Devoc
went to get his team. but they. like the
Irishman's f1ea had escaped. He made
quite search and finally found them
contentedly rrazing in the pasture at the
old home. They seem to prize old friends
and vice versa
Miss Grace BOndurant has been visit
ing her people for few days. She holds
a claim in Hodgcman county.
Mrs. Crcnnels. of Ness county, has
been down looking over the land to see if
irrigation is success.
Some farmers living east of Five mile
creek have lost some of their cattle.
They think the loss is caused by the ca
tie eating weeds which grow on fields ly :
ing idle. advise feeding plenty of salt.
J. Bratley had very fine colt badly
cut on barb wire fence on Sunday ev-
ening.
Mr.. Kissel has the contract to furnish
the rock for tie Duck Creek bridge at
the ice house.
The Free Methodists held their quar-
terly meeting on last Friday evening.
Saturday and Sunday large number
from abroad were in attendance
Rev. Good resigned his pastorship on
the charge, and Rev. Bondurant will
fill the appointments until conference.
A pony of Nelson Bowers escaped
from him one day last week and led him
a long chase.
F. T. Fuller has traded his wagon for
a top buggy.
Mr. Mars has lost one Of his horses.
VIM. Woortman has returned from
Colorado. ANON.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06
Royal.

A beautiful rain fell in the vicinity last
Monday morning.
Wheat, oats, and corn are doing nice
".
Mrs. c. B. WILDER, accompanied by her
daughter Jessie, departed for Winfield.
Kansas last Saturday morning.
Mr.. William Myres. accompanied by
the Misses Roths. started overland by
wagon for Colorado last week.
Henry Schmid was breaking two
year old colt to work last week.
Mr.. ]. d. Bohr was planting corn last
week.
Prof. J. H. Jarnagin started for Mis-
souriO Thursday of last week.
Mr.. Nelson Davidson made proof upt n
his claim Monday.
Miss Pearl Justice. of Dodge City. was
calling in the vicinity Sunday.
Rev. C. N. Ridenour preached at the
Royal school house last sunday evening.
Messrs. E. A. Smiley, Adam Lierle.
duu u. -. iuioy, mcmOcIS VI tuc uIStIiCt
school board, were at Dodge last Mon
day on business.
They say that H. Conway looked very
lonely at church last Sunday evening.
Mr.. Joseph Northern and Miss Ircna
Baker, of Dodge City, were visiting in
the vicinity Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. HOlthouser of Howell
attended church at Royal Sunday even
ing.
Mr.. A. u. Lierle dined with Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Duda last Sunday.
A hail storm visited a portion of the
vicinity Thursday evening.
Chas. Dickerson, of Dodge City, was
meandering in tie vicinity Thursday.
John Minor finished his term of school
near Ford City last week. He came
home Tuesday.
A large number of our citizens went to
Dodge decoration day.
Messrs. Samuel Connoway and John
Minor were at Dodge Friday on business.
| Leroy.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06
MilHoads College.


Mr.. Leatherwood gave us q call, he
showed us his "Manikin or Msnwonder
full"
Tuesday we had thunder shower but
our new lightning rods were in trim and
all the nervous ones were calm during
the electrical play.
Mr.. Karney and Hall have moved INTO
our midst. Mr. Karney's wife and child
will soon return from their visit to the
east.
Times are lively: before We can get
this into the paper. Mrs. Karney is back
and they have moved near their work.
Mr.. Hall gave us . call this week
We are always pleased to see his pleas
ant face.
We are sorry to hear that our old
friend. Chas. Stevens who il now in Illi-
nois, has the rheumatism.
Mr.. Sizelove and family were in Dodge
decoration day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Karuey and three babies
paid US visit this week. II you want
to see fat, good natured babies call on
Mr.. Karney.
X. Y. z.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

DIED, at the residence of her husband,
on Mulberry, about II miles south west
of this city, on May Goth, of la grippe,
Savilla c. Hood, aged Sc years and II
months. Mr.. Hood is an old soldier and
has been resident of the county for
something over FIVE years. He has seven
children all grown, one of whom is the
wife of L. b. Stauffer of this county.
Mrs. Hood was buried at Dodge City,
May Both. The comrade has the SYM
pathy of all who know him in his great
aff1ictiOn.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06
Big Four Gazette.

Big -Four Gazette.
When . man runs quarter Of mile
to catch train. and jumps on the plat.
form Of the last car, AL out Of breath,
Is the locomotive steams out Of the sta
ton, he feels as IL he had won Q great
victory. But when the train stops be-
fore 1t has proceeded nfty yards. backs
into the station and waits half IN hour
for some unexplai3ed cause. he's mad
enough TO blow up lhc whole business
with dynamite.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

Five miles west of the city, located
just under the irrigating canal, is the
residence of Mr.. Miller, an old Kentucky
farmer. He is one of the men who have
evidently come to stay. He has eighty
acres in grain of different kinds. two
thousand young trees surround the house
looking as thrifty as though they were
planted in the Missouri bottoms 1t is
only one of the many places of this char
acter that will dot the banks of the irri-
eating canal in the near future.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

The second annual convention of Dis.
trict Officers of Ford County will be held
in the court room in Dodge City, begin
ming Friday June 18th, at 1.30 p. m,
and closing Saturday afternoon. We ex-
pect to have Hon. JnO. Mcdonald of the
Western School Journal with us Friday
afternoon, and in the evening he will
lecture to us at the Presbyterian church
on Means of Growth" Everyone is
invited to be present both at the cOnven-
ton and lecture.
Copies of the new course of study for
Kansas Normal Institute are now at this
Office.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

]. E. Fishback wishes to inform his
customers that they need not bring him
any more butter after to day unless they
are willing to take three cents for it,
which price he gets for it in Kansas
City.-Bucklin Journal.
The manager of the TINES would like
to buy about ten pounds every week at
double that price. and pay cash or take
il On subscription.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

We have an interesting letter publish
ed in an Ohio paper which was written
by lady who recently Travelled through
this state and stopped some time in
Dodge. We intended to print it this
week but cannot make room for it, will
print it next week. Look for it.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

We return our thanks to Mrs. John T.
Metcalf for some of the finest strawber-
ries we have ever seen. We found them
on our desk Monday morning. Thelarg-
est measured four and one half inches in
circumfrance. They were grown at Mrs.
Metcalfs home, corner of Spruce Ave.
and Fifth Street.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06
From the Indianapolis Journal.

From the Indianapolis journal.
Society in its upper circle is pretty
much the same everywhere. At the
Pappenheim- Wheeler wedding, In Phila-
delphia the other day. it hung out of the
widows, stood on the fences near the
church and on the backs of the pews on
the inside of the edifice. and jostled the
bride on her way from the carriage to
the sanctuary. 1t was q select affair, on
ly 1900 invitations being sent out to ''our
best people" hut 90 many of these peo-
pie claimed admlttance for their cousins,
their aunts and their neighbors on their
own cards that the church was packed to
suffocatiOn, and the elite could hardly
get its breath. No great harm was done
however, for the police Management
was Of the best" and everybody got
away with their lives and most Of their
clothes. When q spectacular wedding
comes of. society. east or west. is bound
TO be there.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

Harry Davis. of Cleveland, Ohio,
cousin Of Mrs. Ida Beadle, who has been
IN this state about 2 months for his
health, has returned home. He has con-
sumption.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

The closing exercises of tile present
College year will be held next Wednes-
day and Thursday evenings in the Pres
byterion church. On Wednesday even
ing at 8 o clock Rev. S. NJ. Davis, d. d.
of Newton, Kansas. will deliver the an
nual address. All of our people are cor
daily invited to attend these exercises
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

The sons of veterans are making ar-
rangements for . grand ball on the even
ing Of July 4th. at McCarty's rink. Eve
ryone who attends will have good time.
Beeson's orchestra have been engaged
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

The assistant attorney general at Wich-
ita, on Tuesday, dismissed the cases on
the docket against the parties charged
with violating the prohibition law to the
number of Is.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

We had two fire alarms last week. The
first was from straw in Col. Hardesty's 9
yard; no serious damage done. The last
was the burning of two empty box cars
in the Santa Fe yards.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

The resident printers who were en-
ployed ON the Democrat have been on q
strike the past two weeks, the present
force consisting of two travelling print
ers assisted by Mr. Noel Edwards.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

We haye one of Comrade Judd's Elec-
tro-Dynamo Greek Fire Bombs on exhl-
ton at our Office. 1t Is one of the pair
that did not light up the tableau at Kel-
ley's opera house Friday night.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

Fresh vegetables of all kinds and
spring chickens can be had by all who
have a good bank book. but what is the
poor newspaper man going TO do about
-
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

The meeting of the republican con-
gressional committee Wednesday brought
good many people from all parts of the
7th district
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

Miss Jessie Wellman's application to
the school board for a position in the
public schools as teacher, was received
one day too late. supposed to have been
delayed in the mail.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

Lost.-A small bay pony with blazed
face, two or three white feet. branded on
shoulder and hip TN or TN. Any in.
formation as to his whereabouts will be
thankfully received and suitably reward
ed. Address Mrs. NJ. A. Newland.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06
Hotel colfax, colsax Springs, IL.

Hotel Coifax, Coifax Springs, IL.
This popular resort ION the site of the
famous ''Old NJ. c." Mineral Spring. has
been put in complete order for the Grand
Opening. Saturday. June 9Th. for the
season of 1890. The fact that TIE man
agement of this hotel has been placed
in charge of the well known caterer. Mr..
Frank Stewart (Sup. Dining Car Service
on the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
R'y.). is sufficient guarantee that it will
be conducted in q first-class manner, and
the guests will receive every posi-
bic attention and comfort. The pros
pects for full house. are already very
flaatering. Write and secure accommo-
dations at once before the midsummer
ruah commcnces
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

Comrade Geo. Reighard, who lost his
house by fire some time since. has two
room house in place of it, and says they
are as comfortable and happy as CLANS
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

Jesse Taylor, receiver of the Garden
City land Office, and E. L. Chapman of
the Larned land Office were in the city
during the congressional committee meet
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

We are in receipt of card of invitation
to attend the exercises commencement
week at the Kansas State Agricultural
College at Manhattan, Kansas.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

Billy Irwin, Judd Webster. John Ora
ham and others, started for Oklahoma by
the overland route Wednesday morning.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

Mr.. VIM. Ramseyer. of Great Bend,
formerly a citizen of this place. was in
Dodge Saturday visiting friends.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

Frank Millikin, Register of Deeds of
Haskell county, was in Dodge Wednes-
day. He represented his county in the
republican congressional committee.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

From Munscy's Weekly.
Uncle Zeke-Ef yc amt got no objec
shuns, Mis,ah Smif, I'd like to have you
trust me TO dis ham.
Butcher-Sorry. Uncle Zekc, but the
antitrust bill has just passed the United
States senate.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

Cliff Markley, since his return from
Chicago, has accepted position in the
Santa Fe round house of this place. with
a view of becoming an engineer.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

Professor Groendyke, who has been
engaged in teaching at Bunker Hill,
Kansas. is at home again and will proba-
bly, remain wit, us.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

The Shinn block on Bridge Street is
looking considerably improved since the
completion of the awning in front.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

Judge Botklns, of Garden City, who
made short talk in Texas some time
since, was in our city this week.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

Mrs. Bartlett. of Sandusky. O., mother
of Mrs. John Kelsey, is making an ex-
tended visit with the latter lady.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

A. l.. Little, w. H. Jenkins, Chas.
jenkins and n. J. Stanley, of La Junta,
Colorado. were in the city Tuesday.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

From L. Gulois.
Young Husband-Wha,: You are %
years old to-day: Why. You told Inc a
year ago, just before the wedding. that
you were only 20. Young Wife. wearily
All. yes, have aged rapidly since l
married.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

The festival of the Ladies' Aid Society
of the Presbyterian church was well at
tended and was success financially and
otherwiae
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

A Western Massachusetts, dentist is
said to have small boy sit in his office
and yell at the top of his lungs occasion
ally. 1t lends an air of business to the
establishment.-Kans City Star.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06
FANNIE NJ. THoME,
Supt. Ford County Schools.

One of the most enjoyable affairs of
the season occurred at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Dwyer, Avenue G and
Vine Street. last evening. About twenty
five couples were in attendance. and each
gentleman upon arrival was handed a
necktie which corresponded in color with
ladies dress. This mode of finding
partners lent enjoyment to the affair by
its novelty. A large platform had been
erected in the rear yard, and it, together
with good music, allowed all those IN
clined to indulge in dancing. At IL 1:30
o'clock an elegant lunch was served to
the guests, after which dancing followed.
At late hour the genial hostess was bid
den good night, and the fortunate ones
who attended voted it one of the most
pleasant times within their recollection.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

The Santa Fe sent freight train west
from Dodge Wednesday which consisted
of 65 cars pulled by two engines.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

House furnishing goods of all descript
ions at prices that beat stealing, at P. H
Sughrue's If
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06
In every
town and
-

city in the United States and british Columbia.
The payment OF prizes is guaranteed by a spec-
ial deposit Of five hundred thousand dollars with
the state government and approved by Jesus
Arcchiga, Governor.
Drawings under the personal supervision Of
Lie. Hcrminio !irtesc1. who j. appointed by the
Government a. Int.rventor-
Il certify that with the State Treasurer all
necessary guarantee. deposited, assuring full
payment Of all prizes of this drawing.
HEENINfo ARrEAGA, In.cryent.r.''
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

The writer spent Sunday last at the
residence of P. r. Hobble. Mr.. HObble
has beautiful location. His land is
nearly levsl-just rolling enough for
drainage. He has q beautiful and we'll
arranged residence and his table was well
supplied with home grown vegetables,
and home cured meats. He has about
twenty acres in rye, which will make an
excellent crop and be ready to cut In
week or ten days. He has large field
of wheat which promises good yield;
his corn, sorghum and potatoes look
well, and his cattle hogs and horses are
in good condition. We were Hospitality
entertained and spent very pleasant day
When we were about to return home he
ssid he had fine prospect for mel
ons. but that he was not going to bring
them to town for us, but if We wanted to
help cat them We would have to repeat
our visit. We will be there.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

Carson Baker has gone to Denver on a
pleasure trip, taking advantage of the
cut rates.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

From Munscy's Weekly.
COllectOr-Please announce to Profess
or Penny that have called in regard to
a little bill that has ben running for
four months. Servant-lm sorry 10 in
form yOu sir. that the professor is en-
gagged on an article on What to do with
the Surplus, and cannot be disturbed
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

P. H. Sughrue will trade you anything
he has for anything you have, wives and
babies excluded. If
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

z. W. White and T X. Marshal were
at the Dodge House Monday.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

June is the month to plant late pOts
toes. W. G. ShInn has those varieties
best adapted to this region. 2
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

The governor has offered reward of
$3.50 90 for the arrest of Theodore Pfeifer
and his delivery to the sheriff of Ford
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

From the Flicgende Blacter.
Teuant-LandlOrd. our house wall on
one side has sprung out about ten feet.
Landlord-Makc yourself easy. Al
though it probably renders the house
that much bigger. do not fear; l vii! not
raise the rent on you.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

Mrs Wrighton left last week to JON
her husband in Colorado.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

Morgan Caraway. "i Greai Bend. was
in the city this week.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

The Hon. Judge John Howe has re-
tired from the case and is now turning
his attention to the cultivation of pota-
toes
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

J. B CASTOR has sold the Bee Hive
Grocery TOR c. Dufur
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

Prom Texas Siftines.
Barber-I guarantee this Magic Hair
RestOrer. 1t has never been known TO
fail JOnes-But, my dear sir. tried it
and it had no effect whatever. Barber
Then there was something the mat
ter with your head
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

r. X. Marshall Of Meade was at the
Dodge House Monday
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

Joe. Murphy, of the Ingalls, Messenger
paid our city visit Wednesday.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

We understand that Noel Edwards was
doing job work at the Democrat Office
last week.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

AtchlsOn UIObe.
A girl of ten will dress the same as q
girl of forty when bifurcated skirts be-
come universal. Probably that is the
reason the girls of forty are fighting for
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

Try the Eureka Furniture Polish, for
sale at new Secnnd Hand Store, Marsh
building
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

Wire cake covers, wire fly traps and
looking glasses, are among the arrivals
at the Ark
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

WANTED-Improved city property in
exchange for farm under the irrigating
canal. If W. T. COOLIDGE.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

The Santa Fe have placed two new
freight engines or this division.
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

The Dodge House register shows 10
arrivals for the first four days of this
week
Dodge City times., 1890-06-06

The Dclmonico register shows 9S ar,
rivals for Tuesday and Wednesday OF
this week.