The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-05-13

WIN. 1ilghman Jr., of Guthrie. 1. T.,
is greeting his old Dodge frieads to-day
Rev. S. E. Busser lectures at the
Presbyterian church Friday night. Tick
cts Is cents. Subject. "Homes of Amer
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Among the cases disposed of by the
Supreme court we notice that the case of
Benjamine F. Milton vs.. the AtchisOn.
Topeka i Santa Fe Railway Co.. was
dismissed.
If the stealing of grain from the
S. h. Martin Lumber Co.'S. barn is not
stopped l will not be responsible for
what may happen. JOHN RAPP. JR.
Manager.
| Mrs. S. E. Adams and two daughters
has been visiting her brother j. A. Ar
ment the past week. They are on their
way from Anthony where they had re-
sided for fourteen years. to Portland,
Oregon their future home.
The graduating examination of this
county will be held on next Saturday
Miss Emma Page will take charge at
Bucklin, A. \. Patterson at Ford. &. E.
Baxter at Speareville. and d. Swinehart
at this place. Those who complete the
course of study for the common schools
and pass a satisfactory examination, will
be awarded diploma
"A visit TO our farm in eastern Hodge
man county on Saturday last, revealed
the fact that life is still worth living on
these western plains. and that he who
labors diligently on the farm does not
labor in vain by a long shot. A two
hundred acre field of wheat. than which
there can be none better at this season
of the year. besides half Is much more
of rye. oats and barley. is convincing
proof that the editors people have not
been idle. Such scenes as these are re-
freshing TO one who has spent lifetime
in dingy print shop. and whose only
experience at harvesting may be sum-
med up in q crop of clippings moved
from the weekly exchanges with pair
of scissors. Though our visit was cut
rather short, our 'meanderingS thro the
rye will long be remembered.
DO not fail TO read the report of w.
II. Moore. which you will find in another
column. just because it is full of figures
1t is not the multiplication table, but is
mighty interesting readin" to all of
Ford county citizens. Alters thorough
and careful examination of all county
records Mr.. Moore made his report to
the commissioners at their meeting last
Monday, and it is This report, which was
promptly accepted by the board. that we
wish you to read. All of the receipts
and disbursements of the county from its
organization to the present time have
been thoroughly examined, condensed.
brought down to the present time and
entered in new set of double entry
books which will last the county for the
next fifteen years. Another point worthy
of note is that any information concern
ing county and school district financial
affairs can now be obtained by moments
inspection instead of requiring weeks
work as has been the case. 1t was ascer-
tanned that the state had been paid over
$1,000 more than was due. which amount
will be returned to the county. The
county thus receives fine set of books.
has positive knowledge of its past and
present financial affairs and gets 81 200
above the cost of having the work done.
Mr.. Moore and his assistants are indeed
experts in this line. and have faithfully
performed their work. For this reason
We cheerfully recommend their work to
the commissioners of other counties, as
it is great convenience, saving of fu-
ture labor, in fact almost necessity for
county to have its records placed in
proper shape. so simple and plain ''that
he who runs may read
Public school Exposition and Clos
ing Exercises.
All are requested to attend the expo
sition of school work, in the 2nd ward
school building. Wednesday afternoon,
May goth, and in the 3rd ward school
building. Thursday afternoon, May 2lst.
A great part of the work of school is
not manifest in immediate results, but in
the future its influence upon life and
character will be more fully realized;
still the eSami afian IanarS mons