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Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
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Publication Notice.
STATE OF ~SASl,s

STATE OF IA >SAS ss
THOMAS COUNTY
In the district court for said county.
ERNEST BOERSER AND HENRY BOERNgR,
Plaintiffs.
VS..
n. 8. NEWELL. ANNIE NEWELL. JAMES S.WAR-
DEN AND FANNY q. WARDEN. Defendants.
Said defendants, X. s Newell. Annie Newell.
James 8. Warden and Fanny u. Werden. VIII
take not ce that they have been sued in the
above named court upon breach OF cove
nant of seizin. and breach OF warrantee. IN
warrsnfce deed. executes aDd DELIVERED 70
plaintiffs by defendants on the 18th day OF
ik cember A. ID. 1857 for lot A. block II. OF
the original town of Colby. Thomas Co.. Kan
eas Said defendants will also take notice hat
certain real estate in the CITY OF Colby. kans.s
10 wit: Lot block u. and lot block II in
the original town Of Colby. kans., have been
levied upon under an order of attachment IS
sued out of the district court Of the Aforesaid
county and state to satisfy plaintiffs claim
and cost OF the act on and that they must an
swer the petition died therin by said painti63
on or before the first day Of March A. D. 1s30,
or saif petition will be taken AS true. ard
Judgment for plaintiffs in said actiou for one
thousand nineteen and sixty-eiyht ono hun
dredths dollars. and in the octochn1ent
therein granted. will be rendered acc0rtinxiy.
- Attest: G. w. ROBDlug
LIS Clerk OF ~ opust. a
Weld CampbeIl,snd 3. ya1l1H
Atrys fJe oa1Mb.
First publication: Jany. 18th.
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
An Attack of Nihil Fit.

A self sufficient regular, who took the busi-
ness of physician and pretended to deep
knowledge of the healing art, was called tn
visit q young man afflicted with apoplexy
Bolus gazed long and f1edly, felt his pulse
and pockets, and finally gave vent to the fol
lowing sublime opinion:
Il think he's gone feller."
mo, no." exclaimed the sorrowful wife,
do not say that!'
"Yes," returned Bolus, lifting his hat and
eyes heavenward at the same time. Eyes, l
do say so; there amt no hope, not the least
mite; he's got an attack of nihil fit in his lost
frontis."
'Where." cried the startled wife.
''In his lost fronts, and he can't be cured
without trouble and great deal of pains.
You see, his whole planetary system is de-
ranged. Fustly. his vox populi is pressing OH
to his advalorum; secondly, his cutacarpal
cutaneous has swelled considerably, if not
more; thirdly and lastly, his solar ribs are in
q concussed state, and finally, he amt got
any money, consequently he is bound to die. "
Christian Observer.
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
Mistakes of Near Sighted Men.

Lawyer Ashley. of New York, was telling
Judge Day story of Daudet, the novelist,
who is extremely near sighted. The story
ran thus: Daudet visited some place in which
were kept many animals. He sauntered
slowly about peering into their cages until
he came to a secluded spot where furry OBJ
ject, not in a cage, attracted his attention.
"Ah!" said the distinguished Frenchman,
this must be a tame bear" And, taking
some cake from his pocket he flung it with
There, old fellow" straight into the face of
a Russian nobleman who, enveloped in his
sables, had stopped to look at the bears near
by. Imagine his anger and surprise. Dau-
det apologies, etc, etc. ETC.
The Judge listened intently. but after the
lawyer had finished he said gravely:
81 can tell you something far ahead of that
in the way of mistakes caused by nearsight-
edness.
"A friend of mine who lives in the suburbs
came from the city one summer evening just
at twilight. He had broken his glasses and
was almost feeling his way along, when he
became conscious of somebody walking di-
rectly in front of him. 1t seemed to be q
short woman in a bright gown, wearing a
wrap about her shoulders, one end OF which
trailed down behind her. She walked so
heavily that my friend began to think that,
though short, she must be exceedingly stout.
A few steps more and the wrap touched the
ground and dragged in the mud. This was
more than his gallantry could stand, so stoop-
ing forward he said: Allow me, madam, to
replace your mantle, at the same time gently
raising a red cows tail and placin. it across
har hacI 1-Detroit Free Press
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
Better Left Cns2id.

A Young man from Omaha who made his
debut in Washington society one evening last
week was chatting with a charming lady.
when the theatre became the topic of conver-
saiion. He dill rot know much about the
theatre, so he cautiously maintained as much
brilliant silence as the circumstances per.
mitted
"Did you know that once appeared upon
the stage in operaf tie lady asketl.
MIRO" He was no: quite sure but it was
uncomplimentary to the lady 10 say he bad
never heard uf it. but truth wos mighty and
did prevail.
Yes said she cheerily: II once playel
katisha-in all amateur company, of course. !"
The young man felt relieved. 1t could not
be exrecred that he had heard If that half
way across continent
II should think you would play Katisha
capitaliy." sail he.
There was silence for q spell
..Of course" said she. II did not make up
for it as they usually do; wouldnt"-
..Of course not" he interrupted coufiden-
tally aud calamity. you didn't have to"
After he had left the house he asked q friend
what SORT of part Katisha is. aud what he
learned explained lots Of strange things to
him-Wa Washington Post.
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
A STARTLING s,sHr.
The Bad hoy Creates . Sensation in q
New Pair Of Pants.

The Bad hoy Creates . Sensation In
New Pair Of Pants.
During bis rambles down town a pants
pattern in the window OF tailor shop caught
the eye of our junior partner. The pattern
was the loudest and most ear splitting he had
ever heard or seen, and bright idea struck
him.
"Why wouldn't pair Of trousers of that
noisy pattern be companioaable and enter
tainingr
No sooner was this thought developed than
he bearded the naughty tailor in his den, had
his measure taken, and left an order for .
pair of trousers OF that piece Of bowling
trouserings In few days they were fin-
ished, and with few inward misgivings as
to what his wife would say when her modest
blue eyes should light on those checks. he
donned the garment in secret, and sprung the
outfit on the unsuspecting family.
A shrek rent the air. the madam swooned,
the children hid under the table. while the
kitchen lady, who was passing the hall at the
time, made break for the street and is run
ming yet. The owner of those pants apollo
gized as best he could, explained the circum-
stances which had caused him to adopt such
an extreme pattern, and begged 70 be allowed
to reside in the ward for few weeks, at
least The consent of the family was reluc-
family given. and that same day he strobe
bravely forth, no longer lonesome. and ready
to walk twenty miles if necessary. Only two
horses ran away between his house and the
court house, but he was saddened to see that
his friends no longer recognized him, they
having eyes only for the trousers, as if
charmed by the sight and unable to remove
their gaze. This sort of thing went on for
several weeks, but finally the horses and the
citizens became used to the sight and took no
notice of it.
These were pleasant days, for the owner Of
those trousers was no longer lonesome, and
at the same time he congratulated himself
upon having more gall than the ordinary
run of mortals. He had dared to do what no
man in Milwaukee would do; but he is no
longer proud of his nerve, for Milwaukee has
produced a man who, born without con-
science, cares nausht for anything, and has
appeared in our midst with his lower ex-
tremities encased in a pair of trousers at least
two octayes higher than those aforemen-
toned, and SO loud that any one can hear
them mile Off The owner of these trousers
is George Yenowine-he of the ossifed gall.
Somebody once said: 'See Naples and die. !"
Another learned man once said: Drop a nickel
in the slot and get your weight" a quotation
that has since become so popular that one
may see it posted up in every public place.
''See George Yenowine's pants and have
creeping paralysis" is tho latest that We
would like to put before the public.-Peck's
Sun.
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
Remarkable Memory.

X received visit from an old school
fellow, who had como to see the exhibition;
they had lot met for the last fifteen years.
"Is that your
"My very own SELF"
A hearty grip of the hand and long chat
about old times.
by the by" said the visitor, do you re-
member the day we last met lent you ten
francs!'
x looked at him in blank astonishment
Then, after due reflection, he asked him to
wait A few moments after he came back
with ten franc piece and book, both Of
which he handed to his friend.
But didn't lend you the book"
II know, but 1t is a memory prize which
got at school, and you are more entitled to it
than am!"-Le Figaro
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
She Was Fond of Them.

The 70-year-old lady, rising unsteadily
when the car had stopped, helped tho 30 year.
old lady to her feet, and the two tottered
along together to the back platform. But
here the conductor relieved the younger lady
of her charge and helped her off; and the
Listener heard her voice as the car started,
shouting from the sidewalk to the younger
lady, in an elder sisterly sort of tone: Good
by, dear"
Then the 70-year-old lady settled herself
into her seat, and smiling prettily, remarked
to lady who sat next her:
'It's good deal of trouble to travel with
old ladies, but, do you know. I'm very fond
OF them. Boston Transcript.
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
Dried Buffalo Tripe.


The other day gentleman from Coldneck
district was promenading down Whitehall
street, when he spied string Of sponges
hanging up in front Of big grocery store.
''What is them 'ere!" he asked Of PATROL
man Brooks, who was passing.
"That is dried Buffalo tripe, my friend"
1.-THE dickens you say! Is they good to
eatY'
Finest eating in the world il you cook it
properly"
"How do you cook 'emT'
"Why, just slice it up thin, and after soak
it thoroughly, dip it in batter and fry it.
It's just splendid"
"Well, I'll be Juneswoggled if don't try
'em one bait" said he, and he walked into the
store and purchased the whole string, while
the cler.s were much mystitied as to what he
wanted with SO many sponges
Yesterday he put in an appearance, and
meeting Patrolman Brooks again, he re-
marked:
'Say, you know them ere tripes?"
"Yes."
SWELL they must ben the tripes O. the
oldest bull on the range, for Becky Ann par
billed 'e,n, fried 'em, hashed 'em an done
every way with 'em, an darned if she ever
could git 'em fitten to eat; an l know they
haint no better cook in Coldneck AN Becky
Ann, eff do say it. it."-Atlanta Constitution.
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
NOT APPRECIATED.

A Travelling Terror Who Didn't Terrify for
Cent.
There landed at the Third street depot
from Chicago train the other morning a
young man wearing big sombrero and a
buffalo skin overcoat In his belt he had
two revolvers and knife, and as he was
stalking about the waiting room Special OH
ser Button walked up to him and asked:
'Going to tarry here any length Of timer
"Well, guess I'll do the town"
'Then of with those gimcracks. They are
not considered at all dangerous, but they
might frighten mules
What! Give up my weapons!"
Exactly I'll lay 'em away for you until
ready to so. You might be mistaken for a
terror of the plains if you went prancing
around town risged out like that"
''But I've shot Injunsl' protested the man.
"Bosh! Hand 'em over"
"And I've been all through Oklahoma and
No Mans Land"
"What of it, Peel off those gimcracks.
The terror business is played out Why, sir,
somebody would hit you on the nose before
you had gone block"
"They woulds Don't look like fghterF'
"Naw! They'd take you for Santa Claus
some Santa Claus who got left somewhere.
Peel off,"
"Well, I'spose I'll have to, but you mu,
be mighty curious lot of people here. /
guess you don't appreciate a desperate man."
NO, We DON'T" replied the officer as he
received the weapons, ''or if we get hold of
one we roll him around until it is all gone.
Now you can so out and see the town, but if
ANYBODY asks who YOU are tell 'e,n you are a
sheep drover or have some calves to SELL"
The man went outside, walked around a
block in dodsy sort of way, and returned
to sit down and say:
''Guess i don't want to see your town.
Don't any of your people seem to appreciate
the difference between an Injun killer and
farmeri Wonder if can buy u novel any
where around here!'-DetrOit Free Press.
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
TALE OF A BAlLOONER.

One Man Who Charged Him o2.25 for
Dropping Onto Eis Farm.
81 used to make balloon ascensions in con-
nection with Warmers circus" said an old
and retired aeronaut the other day, land
one day went up from Pekin, Ills The bal
lon was new and light and 1 got a much
longer ride than what expected finally
descended in a farmhouse yard about ten
miles away. my anchor having caught in q
cherry tree The farmer was an old fellow,
about GO years Of age, and he sat reading on
ais doorstep as | came down. He removed
his glasses, put them in their case, put the
case in his pocket and then came forward
and carelessly observed:
THAT balloonr
"'Yes. Help me pull it down.
scare you a balloonerF
ayes Pull hard
1--WE got the air ship down and wanted
him to take me to town in his wagon. He
had none, and had hired a rig of q neigh
Dor, and was about to depart when the old
fellow stepped forward with:
"'I have a little bill here, SIR
"'Bll! What forP
"sDamage to cherry tree, 2 shillin's; skeer-
ing my poultry, so cents; skeering my old
woman, the same; services of myself, 81. To-
tai, s225, which is mighty cheap considerin'
the times
"'But won't pay it, protested.
"'Oh, you won't! Well, I'm a justice Of
the peace and I'll issue a warrant. My nay
bur is constable and he kin serve it. The old
woman is out of her fit by this time and she'll
be witness, and sort O. reckon I'll fine you
about $25 for disturbin' of the peace and con-
tempt of this court!
land | was made to realize that the best
way out of it was to come down with tho
amount Of his bill, and luckily had it, with
q quarter to spare. Herald.
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
1-l6-446w
NOTICE FORPUBLICATION.-19,1 1Os.

Land Office at Oberlin, Kans..
Dec. 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 his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
= 'lerk of the Dis. Court of Thomas county,
Kansas, at Colby, kans.. on Feb. 2th 1880,
viz:
NATHANIELH.R ROBERTS,
n r No. 1850 for the Sels sec % town IS range
35w.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
atiol of said land. viz: Frank p. Ladd. OF
Colby, KaS.; Wallace LOwery, Oren Bailey.
ames T. Spicer. all of Quickville, KaS.
CYRUS ANDERSON, Register.
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23

A pianist recently spsns the evening 1t The
hoass Of Lady. Ths company was agree
ahls, and he stayed somewhat lasa Az be
s-,ss to take his departure the lady said:
"Pray don't go yet, Mr.. Jones; want you
- play something for me-"
"Oh, you must excuse me tonight; it is
very late. and l should disturb the neigh
bora"
'Never mind the neighbors," answered tho
young lady quickly; ''they poisoned our dog
yesterday. y."-Philadelph Telegraph
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
Illustrated Idioms.
TIc Had Eeen to Philadelphia.

Tie TfAU Eeeh 10 I>HlI1UGIpNIa.
IL sold that big tree to the widow" re-
marked vender Of Christmas spruces in the
maj kct to n man who had just come up.
What widowr'
'McGinty's widow"
"McGmty? Do know herr"
The tree seller looked at his friend in as
tonshment. but, seeing that he was perfectly
serious lie asked:
Haven't you heard of McGintyt'
mo: who is her
month";
ain Philadelphia"
Chronicle
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
Was Cheaper.

"Gregory Is awful close, said man to .
friend.
"Yes, but he is not nearly SO close a. his
father was The old man was pretty well Oh,
and he did have q warm affection for dol
Lar. He was taken i'll once and his physician
told him that if be did not 20 of to the
springs he would die The old man replied:
Let me see. I'd have to stay there about two
months at an expense Of at least dollar and
a half per day. can't stand the cost. doc
tor. It would be cheaper to die.' he didn't
20, and, after the funeral, the leading people
of the neighborhood expressed satisfaction at
the result. .n-Afknnsaw Traveller.
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
Nothing Like Being Prepared.

Lawyer tthe ordinary kindI-What time
was it when you saw the defendant strike
this blows
Witness rte extraordinary Eind,-Seven
and one-half minutes past 10.
"Seven and oue-half minutes past 10. Will
you be kind enough to tell me how you come
20 be SO exactF'
~ thought some fool might ask me, so ]
looked at my watch. h."-Philadelphia Inquirer
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
An EEectual Method.

II wish that fellow wouldn't be so familiar
dislike very much to cut anybody, but he is
becoming unbearabIe."
do you wan. to get rid of him perma-
nentlyf'
"By Gli i.
"Well. ths.. /, one way to do it very effect
ually."
"How!"
LEND him ten dollars Merchant Trav.
oil
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
10-IQ-4lfV
Notice-Timber Culture. No. 9S7S.
Z. s. Land Office, Oberlin, Kans..

Dec. 5tn. IS6y
Co-,plaint having been entered at this Office
by Francis NJ Trusler against w. w. McEi-
hiney for failure 10 comply with the law as TO
timber culture entry No. 341l dated Sept -
IsS5. upon the seLa section ;. township 3
ranpe3l w., i'm Thomas county. Kansas.
with view to the cancellation OF said
entry; contestant alleging that the said
W w rcElhney has failed TO plant on SAID
tract the second five Acres TO timber, trees,
tree seeds, nuts or cuttings at any time dur
irg the fourth year of said entry. nor at any
time prior or subsequent to the expiration
of said fourth year "a required by the timber
culture laws in such cases.
The said parties are hereby summoned 70
appear at this Office on the 9Th day OF rem,
1851 at 10 O'Clock a. m. tn respond and furnish
testimony concerning said alleged failure.
CYRUS ANDERs on, Register.
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
A Long Needed Sea Story

Publisher wish you would write good
Sea story.
Great Author-But | have never been to
sea.
~ know it. want a sea story that people
can understand. New York WeeGly
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION 1880.

Land Office at Oberln. Kansas,
Dec. 18th 1889.
Noticeis hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of her intention
to make final preemptiOn proof in support OF
her claim and that said proof will be made be-
fore the clerk of district court of Thomas
county. Kansas, at Colby, Kansas. on Feb. I'd
1890, viz:
MAGGIE DOOM.
n 8 No 6943 for the sell of sec 13 town 6s rsnge
:Aw
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultivatitn n
Of said land, viz: Thomas ID. Carson. Alex
ander Taylor, William Miller, J. j Campbell,
all of Colby, Kans.
CYPCS ANDERSON, Register.
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
business, Not Pleasure.

THAT man must have lots of time to
spare" said Tangle. Nearly every day he
goes driving out in the suburbs with some
acquaintance.
II don't know about time, but he certainly
has lots to spare" replied Keyser. Hes a
suburban real estate speculator. Munseys
Weekly
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
The Siamesc Way.

Khulaloukorn What ho! Come hither
dog. What means that noise outside?
The Dog Tin a cold sweat)-Oh! your most
high and top heavy majesty! If you please,
all! Sun of Suns! your lord high keeper OF
the royal hookah has been trampled to death
by his elephant; but he bade me tell your
majesty that he would never do so again
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
High License Note.

Matilda-Mr Jinks, what is all this talk
about high license see SO much about?
Mr.. Jinks-Why, they want to put the Ii
cense up to five hundred dollars.
"Well, thought that licenses were only
about dollar and half"
"What kind of licensesr'
"Why, marriage licenses"
A dollar aud half was expended.-Time.
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
Wanted i,rune.t- Powder

Miss Koleblack dressing for the Pull'nar
car porters' balh Nanny. take dis yeah
cork stopple and burn it foah ms
Mrs K. Wha' foah. 'Lizyf
'kase, amt got ter powder nah COM
plexionF'-New York Sun
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
Tour Little IIippo.

New Yorser-So poor little McGinty Muir
ply is d, ad-
Chicago Man-Is that so! Great Scott,
and with Il Two foot mouth. Why, we were
going to Lry hin, 10 boom the fair in con-
cresS-T,nla.
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
Useless KnoWledSe.

Tourist-What is the name Of that ruinl
Peasant-Eent know.
Tourist--And what is that mountain calledl
PeHsant-Dcn't know.
TOurist-Oh, excuse me. I thought you
belonged to This place.
Peasant-:'o do. but don't need 70 know
all these traeelers' thingA-Fliegende Blaet
ter
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
An IuciIe.,eut 10 Marriage.

Frierd-You received a good many pres
ents, didn't YOU!
Dride-Yes, and just think how nice-most
of them are from married friends, and We
won't have to give taer1 any in returu.-
innee Lia;.e.
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
RIGHT In tho Van.

Cleverton-How do you like our New York
climate, Miss Calumet!
Miss Calumet from Chicago,-Oh, think
it is dreadful. So many sudden changes. you
k.ow. When it comes to hustllng nannels OIL
and of, Mr.. Cleverton, don't suppose you
New York gentlemen are willing to take a
back seat with any one.-Clothier and Fur.
nisher
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23

Sappy-By Jove, neans another d,mnins
lettaw from my taiis~, doncherkuow!
shall. aw. give him piece of my mind!
Van Duscn-Wou.dnt deah cbappy. You
couldn't speaw it, ,doncherthinkALawre
American.
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
A Doetr:p-, Necessity.

Jones twho, with T.. '..nsou, has just passed
. Quaker on the stae Robinson, do you
bslieve in the doctrnI u non-Sesistancel
Robinson-Yes, W: thsother fellow d
bigger than am.-Bariingtou Free PrsR
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
Childish I'recocity

Old Gentleman ito little girl on the horse
carl-IIow old are you. little 81 u
Little Girl-Are you the conductori
Old Gentleman-Why, no. have nothing
to do with the railroad.
"Then I'm years old "-EutTalo Courier
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
A Digestive NgurScI.

She tBostom-Have you ever ATTEMPTED to
dephiogisticate the ecphrac,ic inrnisciiliIy =
Of the pneumatological anhy,lrmrsnesS III.
volved in the myriornmic protnpiaSn'
He-Well. not exactly Bat I've eaten
scrapple PHILADELPHIA Inquirer
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
SuitinS . Customer.

Bristle-I want to look at some dress shirtA
Cicrk-Yes. sir. You're a stranger in
town, are you nots
Bristle tproudly,-Yes, ir. I an. Ny
ho:re, sir. is in Chicago.
Clerk-Ah, yes. What kind Of flannel do
you prefertClothier and Furnisher.
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
A,moss 70 tie n...us

Jones Brown Is rich and stiagy. An %
quaintance Of his met Browns sun tho Other
day and said:
"Your father seems 70 have lost good
deal of money lately. The last time saw
him he was complaining and saying be must
economize."
Economic! Did hs say where hs was 60
ing to begin"
"Yes; on his table, he said"
Then he must be going to take away IL
table CLOTH" was the nlial declaratiou.-NsW
York Ledger.
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
Slow. of COurNe.

Husband-Maria, you are an awful ing
time in giving me the change out of that SO
bill gave you Thursday
His Wife-You should recoilect, Jack, that
used to clerk in a down town store.-Ds
troit Free Press
Thomas County cat., 1890-01-23
Domestic Diplomacy.

wife-A box came for you today filed
with shirts. Why did you have any made TO
order when it was only the other day | made
you dozen with my own hands!
Husband-My dear, you don't understand
consider your shirts too good to wear every
day, 50 ordered few ordinary ones for use
except ON special occasions -Clothier and
Furu;sher