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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25
JOhnL. Mitchell Chosen

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 22-John L. Mitch
ell has been appointed chairman of the
livestock committee Of the worlds fair by
President Palmer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25
CHICAGO BANK CRASE.
Oakland Bank Suspends Payment and
Makes an Assignment.

CHICAGO, Sept. 22.-The Oakland Bank,
situated at the corner of Cottage Grove
Avenue and lakewood Boulevard, suspen
ded payment this morning an assignment
having been made to William L. Moss.
The liabilities are stated to be $50, 900, and
the nominal assets $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25
PANIC AT A THEATRE.
Fire Breaks Out but is Quickly Exiting
uished.

New YORK, Sept. 17.-At Niblos garden
tonight the upper proscenlum box caught
fire from a calcium light. The people
jumped from their seats and there was
almost terrible panic. The fire was
quickly extinguished however and the
audience retired quietly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25
Maria Hook Dead,

BERLIN, Sept. 22,-Actress Maria Hook,
who has made her debut in New York. is
dead her death is due to mistake made
IN prescription.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25
KILLED IN A MINE.
Pour Men Find an Awful Death at Wilkes
barre Pa.

WILMEsBARRE. Pa, Sept. 20.-A terri
BILE explosion of gas took place at the Muir
ray shaft of the Lenigh & Wlkesbarre
coal company this afternoon. There were
FIVE men In the shaft at
the time of the explosion. Lawrence
Casey. James Sullivan, James Boswell and
Anthony Jennings were killed and Edward
Butson was fatally burned. The origin of
the expression is unknown.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25
BINDING TWINE TROUBLE.
The Conferees on the Tariff Bill Make
Some Progress.


Some Progress.
WASHINGTON, Segt. 20.-The conferees
on the tariff bill today made further pro-
gress towards agreement to. The paper
schedule was disposed Of, also the hemp,
fax and jute schedules with the exception
IF binding Irvine. The senate amendment
relating to fish was modified so DIS to limit
free importation to fish Taught by Ameri-
can vessels equipped with American nets
and other appliance. The delegation Of
the Louisiana planters association will
leave for home tonight They say they
believe that the confrees will plan an
amendment to the sugar schedule by
which a bounty on sugar, which is to take
effect March l, shall be applicable to all
products of cane rot then manufactured
This will be satisfactory to the sugar men.
TIE provision for the payment of a bounty
for silk culture is said to have been strick-
en- out
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25
THE COLORADO MIDLAND SOLD.
The Atchison Secures the Prize at $50
Share.

NEW YORK, Sept, 1.-THE ammo unce-
ment is made today that the Atchison has
bought the control of the Colorado Mid
land 1t is said the price paid was $50
per snare. The Colorado Midland oper-
ates 274 miles of road, the main line run
ming from Colorado Springs to New
Castle Col, 234 miles and branches to
Aspen, Spring Gulch and Arkansas juno
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14
lnraresting Reports.

In the last report of the State Board of
Agriculture are two reports from Ford
county regarding the cost and net profit
of raising wheat The first is furnished
by Geo. S. Winans of Speareville. with
20 acres as the basis for calculation. The
total product was 200 bushels. Cost of
preparing the ground. drilling or sowing
seed, cutting and stacking. threshing and
hauling to market, was Sl0O.5O. 200
bushels at so cents was s160, leaving a
not profit of $50. so, or S2.97 per acre,
with the land valued at $40 per acre, or
80 per cent. profit on the money invest
ed in the land.
The other report is furnished by John
L. Finley. Mr.. Finley had so acres in.
The cost. enumerated in the above re-
port, amounted in Mr. Finley statement
to $40, and he had 500 bushels, at 20
cents. amounting to $3.50. leaving a net
profit of $3.50, or $3.6 90 per acre. the per-
centage of profit on money invested in
land at $40 per acre being 36 per cent.
This difference is partially accounted
for the difference in preparing the ground
MIR. Finley using disc harrow. and
Mr.. Wlnans pl0wing and dragging.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14
The Salaries OF Singers.

A woman with a good contralto
voice will begin at an annual salary
of 500, which if she is successful, may
rise to al average of $500. There are
two churches in Philadelphia, l believe,
which pay their contraltos $500; but
this, in cities outside of Boston. which
average about 500 higher, is unusual.
And even genuine alto-that rarest
of things in these days-wiil command
but from $500 to 800 per annuDi. The
Hub of course, does better than this
by adding 500; but even with this
addition none of these salaries appear
precisely extrayagant or to admit Of
much luxury in living, and salaries are
rarely increased.
Should a rival church make an offer
for a voice. if the first church is de-
arous OF retaining II. IiIc rlvaIs PRICE
& overbid ansi the voice retained, But
thisis the Only reason of which ] have
any knowles: 70 for increasing salaries.
Bone Journal.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14
AMBERCRIS.
The Product of Some Disease In the Sperm
Whale.

The word ambergris is French, and
signifies gray amber, but by whom or
when first applied to this marine phe.
nomenon we have not yet been able to
discover.
The scientific explanation of the
nature of ambergris is that 1t is the pro.
duct of some disease is the sperm whale
analogous to gall stones. 1t is some
times in the intestines of the creature.
but more frequently is found, after ex-
pulsiOn, floating on the surface Of
tropical seas. 1t floats in masses which
have a speckled-gray appearance, anu
mixed with which are generally found
some remnants of the known food OF
whales.
The best quality of Ambergris is soft
and waxy. but it is said not to be uni
form in color. The streaky or marked
specimens are preferred. 1t is opaque
and infammable. remarkably light as
to specific gravity, as may be under
stood from its always keeping to the
surface. and it is rugged to the touch.
Most Of What comes into the market
is found near the Bahama islands, but
it is also found at the Moluccas and
other parts of the Indian ocean, of a
portion of the coast of South America.
but sometimes floating on the Atlantic
ocean.
The essential characteristic of amber
girls is its powerful and peculiar odor.
1t is SO peculiar that art has never been
able to initiate it, although the scarcity
and enormous price of ambergris has
len. every stimulus to invention. 1t is
SO powerful and diffusive that the very
minutest quantity is perceptible in the
most fragrant perfumes.
The chief component of ambergris is
q fatty matter called ambrein, which is
obtained by boiling in alcohol. This
ambrein-and there is said to be about
IS per cent of it in the best ambergris
is what gives it the value. for it is in
this ingredient that the perfume lies.
There is another popularity ascribed
to ambergris. and that is the power to
exalt the flavor or perfume of other sub
stances with which il is brought into
combination. Thus grain or two rub
bed down with sugar is often added to
4 hogshead of wine. giving percepti-
bic and, what is considered by some.
an improved flavor to the whole. And
a small particle of ambergris added to
other perfumes is foun1 to exalt the
OdOr of the blend.
In fact ambergris is too dear to use
alone, and it is so dear that it is one of
the most adulterated articles known to
chemists. 1t is adulterated both by
those who export it and in the countries
in which il is used
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14
Wright.

Winter has begun in earnest.
Wright news is scarce this week.
Mrs. Phil Fadel and Mrs. Asa Miller
attended the Wright literary last Tues
day evening. Mrs. Fadel favored us
with a defamation which was splendid.
Thanks Mrs. F. Come again
Levi Sell and Irwin Stapelton were bad
ly hurt while unloading steel rails last
Wednesday.
Charlie Byrne found his horse, which
had strayed some time ago, few miles
south of KInsley.
Mr.. ]. Shuman took his cattle to Kan
sas City last Tuesday.
VIM. Hunt now wears his best clothes
and smiles. Mrs. H. is expected home
this week.
Mrs. Geo. Sheldon and wife. Mr. Bra
ky and wife, Mr.. Charles Dickson and
wife, of Sawlog, attended the literary
Tuesday night.
A new family has moved into Mr.. F.
DAWSON house in the northwest part of
town. There is not an empty house in
Wright; some of the houses have three
families in them. ONCE IN AWHILE.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14
A Matter Of Taste.

A few old folks like old fashioned
things-old clothes. old houses. and old
books. Others want modern articles
The latter class is in the majority. There
are few old foggies who prefer slow
trains. light rails, hand brakes. and big
smoke stacks. The rest of mankind en-
joy riding close to a mile a minute, on
steel rails, in vestibule cars, with every
home comfort at hand. The Santa Fe
Route between Kansas City and Chicago
is the modern line for people of the 19tn
century.
Geo T. Nicholson, G. p and T. A.
Topeka, Kansas.
j. ]. Byrne, A. G. P. and 7. A,
Chicago. Illinois.
Fred Gardner, Agent, Dodge City. Kas.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14
ORDER OF SALE.

First Publication, November, H. 1890.
State of Kansas, Ford County. ss:
Sioux Investment Company.
William L. Ludwick, Charles F. Mingenback
and Julia L. Mingenback.
By virtue of an order Of sale TO me directed and
delivered. issued out OF the twenty Judi
cial District Court Of the State Of Kansas sitting
in and for Ford County, in said State. ! will, on
Saturday, December 20th, A. d., 1879. at the
hour OF o'clock p. m. Of said day, at the west
front door Of the Court House, in the city of
Dodge City, in the county and state Aforesaid
offer at public sale and sell to the highest bidder
for cash in hand the following described real
property, to-wit:
The northwest quarter of section twenty-three
(23), township twenty nine i29) south. of range
twenty (2D, lying and situated in the county
of Ford and State Of Kansas.
Said property to be sold as commanded by said
order Of sale. II. B. BELL. Sheriff.
Sherif's Office, Nov. 1ith, 1890.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14

It's with regret that we record the
death of Mrs. Geo. Karch which occurred
on last Wednesday. The deceased had
recently submitted to a delicate surgical
operation, the ailment being q tumor.
Friends as well as the attending physi-
clans were gratified with the hopeful
outlook fol speedy recovery, but infla-
nation set in and death ensued.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14
ORDER OF SALE

First Publication November II, 1890.
State Of Kansas, Ford County, SIS:
Anglo-American Land Mortgage and Agency
Company.
VS..
Daniel Ross and Mary j. Ross.
BY virtue Of an order of sale to me directed and
delivered issued out OF the twenty Judi
cal District Court of the State Of Kansas, sitting
in and for Ford County, in said State, | will. on
Saturday, December Goth, A. D.. 1880. at the
hour Of o'clock p. m. Of said day, at the west
front door Of the Court House in the city of
Dodge City, in the county and state aforesaid,
offer at public sale and sell to the highest bidder
for cash in hand the following described real
property, towit:
The southwest quarter Of southeast quarter sec.
tion No. thirty, and northwest quarter of north
east quarter Of section No. thirty-one (3D, in
township No. twenty-eight (sSl south, OF range
No. twenty-five 1921 west, lying and situated in
the County Of Ford and State of Kansas
Said property to be sold as commanded by the
SAID order OF sale. II. b. BELL, Sheriff.
Sheriff. office, November 10th, 1890.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14

Beacon Lights showed to only fair
house Saturday night. The play is of
the melo drama variety, and is made up
of startling situations, fearful climaxes,
and labors under plethora of gun plays
The acting was very good, and. taken
all together, it was, for tn e kind, good
show
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14
suckIen's Arnica SaIve.

The best Salve in the World for Cats,
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.
1t IS guaranteed to give perfect satisfact-
ion. or money refunded. Price, % cents
per box. For sale by City Drug Store.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14

MARRIED-On Wednesday evening al
the residence of Mrs. Newland, Front
Street, Mr. Lee c. Mann and Miss Mag
gle r. Kline, both of Wittrup, Rev. j.
n. Wright officiating Mr.. Mann is a
prosperous young farmer near Wittrup,
and the Times wishes himself and bride
a long and prosperous life
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14
A Cough Syrup to be Relied Upon.

Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup gives Won
derful satisfaction wherever it is tried
1t allays irritation Of the throat and
bronchial tubes, makes expectoration
easy, and relieves all soreness of the
chest and lungs. Every bottle is war
ranted to give satisfaction. Price, 25c,
SOC and 81. 90 per bottle. The large bot
ties ara the cheapest. old by The Pal
ace Drug Co.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14

Rey. J. NJ. Wright resigned his posi-
ton as pastor of the Presbyterian church
and president o. Soule College on last
Sunday. he having accepted call to the
past,eratc of the Presbyterian church at
Parsons. this state. Rev. Wright has re
sided here something over two years,
and his removal will cause regret among
many warm friends in this city.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14
A Good Reliable LlnIment.

We take pleasure in recommending
Beggs' Tropical Oil. 1t has given won
derful satisfaction in reducing infiam-
nation, both for man and beast. In
cases of sprains, bruises, old sores. OF
pain in the sides, lungs or back, no lini-
ment can be found that will give such
instantaneous and permanent relief. Ev-
cry bottle is fully guaranteed. Price,
25c. and 50c. Sold BY The Palace Drug
Co.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14
ORDER IF SALE.

First Publication November II, 1889.
State Of Kansas, Ford County, SIS:
). ID. Aulls,
Albert Clark and Mary Clark.
By virtue Of an order of sale to me directed ard
delivered, issued out OF the twenty-seventh Judi
cial District Court of the State OF Kansas, sitting
in and for Ford County, i'm said State, / Will, on
saturday, December Goth, A. D.. 1890, at the
hour of o'clock p. m. Of said day, at the west
front door Of the Court House, in the city of
Dodge City, in the county and state aforesaid,
offer at public sale and sell to the highest bidder
for cash in hand the following described real
property tO-wit:
Lots No. three (3) and four %, block No.
eleven QD of the town of Bucklin, as designat-
ed by the recorded plat thereof lying and situat-
ed in the county OF Ford and state of Kansas.
Said property to be sold as commanded by the
said order of sale. II. b. BELL, Sheriff.
Sheriff office, Nov. 10th, 1890.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14
Pronounced Hopeless, We. Saved.

Pronounced Hopeless, Vet saved.
From a letter written by Mrs. Ada E.
Hurd of Groton, S. D., We quote: WAS
taken with a bad cold. which settled on
my lungs, cough set in and finally ter
minated In consumption. Four doctors
gave me up, saying could live but short
time. Igave myself up to my Savior, de-
termined that if could not stay with my
friends on earth. would meet my alb
sent ones above. Ny husband was ad-
vised to get Dr.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs, and Colds 1
gave it trial, took in all eight bottles;
it has cured me. and thank God ! am
now we'll and hearty woman" Trial
bottles free at City Drug Store, regular
size, 50 cents and e1.o0.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14
ORDER OF SALE.

First Publication November II, 1880.
State of Kansas, Ford County,
James Walsh Mercantile Co.,
VS..
Constant Brion ard Clara Brlon.
By virtue of an order Of sale to me directed and
delivered, issued out Of the twenty-seventh Judi
cial District Court of the State OF Kansas sitting
in and for Ford County, in said State, will, on
Saturday, December 10th, A. D., 1850. at the
hour of o'clock p. m. q said day. ct the west
front dor Of the Court House, in the city of
Dodge City, in the county and state aforesaid,
offer at public sale and sell to the highest bidder
for cash in hand the following described real
property, to-wit
dition to Dodge City, as shown by TIL recorded
plat of said addition on file in the office Of re-
corder Of deeds Of Ford County. Kansas
said property 20 be sold as commanded by the
said order Of sale. II. Ii. BELL. Sheriff.
Sherifis Office, Nov. 1lth, 1890.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14
BeggS' Liver Pills

are put up in two sizes, large and small
They are giving wonderful satisfaction
as laxative and regulator. They do
not gripe OF leave the bowels constipat-
ed. Try one box and you will use no
other. Sold and warranted by The Pai-
ace Drug Co.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14

Mr.. and Mrs A. Gluck celebrated the
Wednesday evening. A large number
of friends were present and very pleas
ant time was had
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14

A number of prominent Masons from
this city, among whom were II. Juneau
P. Ii. Young, w. II. Chapman, c. NJ.
Beeson and Harry Norvell, attended the
meeting of Masons at Bucklin Saturday
evening
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14

c. NJ. Beeson and w. H. Harris left
for the strip Tuesday morning to super
intend the removal of their cattle from
that section of tie country, in compli-
ance with the presidents order.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14

The coiored members of society indulg-
ed in dancing at the rooms over the
Marsh building on last Monday evening.
A large crowd was present and very
enjoyable time was reported
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14

We were misinformed regarding the
W. r. c. giving dinner as ii is the Lad:
les Aid Society of the Presbyterian
church. They will give Than ksgiving
dinner in the Shinn building. south of
the rink
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14

Postmaster Evans is to be congratulat
ed on securing a device that will shut
the door. If there is anything of which
the American public is forgetful it is in
the closing of doors.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14

Quite number of candidates are now
looming up for the Office of commission
er which will be made vacant by the res
Ignation of Hon. G. NJ. Hoover.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14

We do our own grinding of Graham
Flour. made from Red Russian wheat
1t is the best in the city. Consignments
received from our place every Monday
morning. Sims & Sims.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14

A. NJ. Nettleton. who has been hold
ing case on the Globe for the past year,
left for Larned Thursday. He goes from
there to Denver
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14

A hunting party. consisting OF J. 3.
Waring, Hays Belmear, Neal Brown and
Others left Wednesday for hunt in the
strip. They expect to be gone month
or six weeks.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14

C. NJ. Shain of Fairview township
made the Times office a pleasant call
this week. Mr. Shain has put in about
100 acres of wheat, and is confident that
he will realize handsome return
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14

D id you know that
l am selling groceries
c heaper than any man
K ansas?
f.
: est assured it is so,
ri would not have
rought many customers
1 nto my new store.
N o one has any idea,
S ave those who have tried,
o f how hard it is to
IN ct new CuStOIlcIS.
G. roceries must be good,
r easonable in the price,
o ffered by good clerks to
c atch new customers now,
E, lse the man handling them
r isks financial troubles.
C. ant you see this is SO?
A man just starting up
L oses money in trying to
L asso trade with high prices
Of course | don't try this,
N OF by any means.
NJ y plan is to draw trade by
E arrest work, low prices
and good goods.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14

The rain .,h:cn i,.ii Saturday high
was the ONLY thing ne-,icd 10 make the
wheat boom Farmers and merchants
alike are feeling in iiae spirits over the
prospects.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14

John Kelsey left US in a predicament
by returning the other day instead of go
ing on the Texas tour as we said he
would.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14

Nothing was done regarding the con-
testing of the election of County Aftor-
ney Madison. Whether or not the mat
ter will be pursued further is not now
known
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14

Mr.. Will Flemming stopped over on
his way from Canada 10 California and
visited few days with Mr.. and Mrs
John Hussar
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14
NOTICE.-PROBATE COURT.

The Office hours of the Probate Court
win hereafter be from to ) p. m. In
cases of emergency will be found at my
residence, corner of Avenue A and Oak
St, during the forenoon. Business mat
tiers make this arrangement necessary.
move d. w. MOEFITT. Probate Judge.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14

Thanksgiving occurs on Thursday,
November 9th Give the turkey plenty
of feed. as the time is short.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14

The Wizard Oil man continues to hold
forth at the opera house. The attra Ct
ions are certainly of an interesting and
instructive character, and an evening
spent at the entertainment is by no
means lost.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14

In an other column will be found an
interesting write of the Soldiers
Home, from the pen of Mrs. Captain
Coulter
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14

This is no campaign talk. Sims &
Sims are selling cured meat cheaper than
you ever bought them before.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14

Geo. Potter, fireman at the electric
light works was severely scalded on last
Wednesday evening
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14
sHERIFF-S SALE.

State OF KaLsas, County Of Ford, ss:
Lake Village Savings Bank " Geo. +. Jones and
Ellen E. Jones, his wife.
By virtue Of an order Of sale, issued out ot the
clerks Office of the district court sitting in and
for said Ford County, in the above entitled act
ion and to me directed Will, on Saturday, the
18th day Of November, 1880. ~ O'Clock in the
afternoon Of said day, az the front door Of the
coart house in said county, offer for sale at pub-
lie auction and sell, without appra-eraent, to the
highest and best bidder for cash in hand, TO salts
fy said order Of SALE all tn estate. title, and in
tert st, Of the above named defendants, and each
Of them. and all persons claiming under them, in
and to the following described tract and parcel
Of land, situated In said county, to-wit Lots for
ty-six (i6) anC forty 80. Locust street, in
the city Of Dodge CITY, together with the appur-
tances thereto belonging.
Given under my hand, at my Office in the city
Of Dodge City, in said county, this 10th day of
October, 1880. ii. Il. BELL, Sheriff.
OWEN A. BAssETT. Attorney for Plaintiff.
First publication October 10, 1880.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14

Colored society is agitating the pos
si5ility of giving grand bali on Thanks
giving evening.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-14

One of our most prominent citizens
went out of town the other night in a
box car and the manner IN which he
left the car caused several scratches to
be still seen about his person. The per
son in question is that popular stock
buyer, Victor Carson. Mr.. Carson went
to the depot with the intention of buy
ing ticket for up the road. and before
making the purchase laid his overcoat in
a chair A light fingered box car tour
lists greed prompted him to make way
with the apparel, and as freight train
was ready to start, he took passage. MIR.
Carson soon discovered the loss of the
coat, and. suspecting the knight of the
road, promptly boarded the train and be-
gan search The follow was discover
ed and made to deliver over the coat. re-
ceiving in return pair of warm ears
The train by this time was two miles
from town and going at a good speed.
Mr.. Carson jumped, and was uninJured
save a number of slight scratches, which
were not as serious as having to walk
back to town.