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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18
Attend the Alliance
Picnic October 9TH.
PUBLICATION NOTICE.

rlrst puOlcat1On, september Is, 1891.
Christian Schwind. NJ. l. Kile. admin
istratrix Of the estate of Ira Kile, deceas-
ed. and NJ. l. Kile as widow. George Kile,
Berthe N. Kile and Edith Kile. heirs of
Ira Kile, deceased, will take notice that
Mary B. Pratt as plaintiff did, on the 16
day Of June, 1891, file her petition in the
District Court. in and for Ford county,
state of Kansas, against them as defend
ants setting forth that Christian Schwin.l
gave mortgage to the said plaintiff, ON
the following described lands. situated in
the county of Ford and state of Kansas,
viz: The north east quarter of section
eleven al. township twenty-seven, (27. J
range twenty-five, co. west of the sixth
principal meridian. to secure the payment
of the sum OF $400. 90, according to certain
notes referred to in said mortgage, and
praying judgment against said Christian
Schwlnd for the sum of S504.0O now
claimed to be due and unpaid, with inter
est at IL per cent. per annum, upon $4t4,
from the first day of June, A. D.. 1890,
or that said premises may be sold to pay
the same. Now said defendants and each
of them are hereby notified that they
must appear and answer said petition on
or before the Gath day OF October, 1891
or said petition will be taken as true
against them and each of them; and q
judgment for said amount, and decree
forever barring them of any right. title
or interest in and to said lands, after the
sale thereof, will be rendered against
them, and ordering said lands to be sold
to satisfy any sum found to be due the
plaintiff upon said notes and mortgage.
W. J. PATTERSON,
Attest: Attorney for Plaintiff.
THOs. LAHEY.
[sEAL Clerk of the District Court.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

OBIraARY:-Mrs. o. C. Mitchell died
at her home miles east of Cimarron. at
II O'Clock. p. m, Tuesday. She was
stricken with paralysis ON Friday night
last. She continued to grow worse; and
medical skill was of no avail. She be-
came unconscious Monday morning about
2 O'Clock, and fingered until Tuesday
night. when she passed away peacefully
to the home beyond. Mrs. Mitchell was
born November %. 1882, in Wayne coun-
ty. Pennsylvania. and was So years, 10
months and "a days old. Miss Anna Ma
ria Smith was married to Oliver C. Mitch
ell, February IA, 1850. Mrs. Mitchell
was q member of the Christian church.
She was . devoted and affectionate wife
and mother. She was pioneer in Gray
county. coming to Kansas in 1878. She
bore the privations of frontier life with
more than usual patience and cheerful
ness. She will be long remembered for
her kind hospitality and neighborly
friendship. The deceased leaves . nus
band and six grown children to mourn
her demise. A sympathetic public,
neighbors. friends, offer coincidence in
this hour of mourning and affection.
The funeral sermon will be preached by
Rev. JOhu Morrison, at the II. E. church,
At . o'clock, this, Thursday, afternoon,
from which place the funeral procession
will form and proceed to the cemetery.
The New West extends Its heartfelt
sympathy to the Borrowing family.-Cim
AKRON New West.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

or too low in my estimation. Preserve the
privilege to make changes. Let us infuse
all the animation into this work that we
can. If it is worth doing at all, it is
worth doing right, 90 that the diplomas
granted at the close of the school year
will mean something. 1t Is evident that
none hut deserving ones should have di-
plomas. 1t is hoped that there will be
a sufficient number Of graduates to have
commencement exercises at three or four
different places in the county. In order
that we may have uniformity in our work
each teacher should urge applicants 20
use legal cap paper. All writing should
be done in ink. d. SwINEHART.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

SHAw-HURD:-On Tuesday evening,
September 18th. at the residence of the
brides parents on Military avenue, &C
Cured the marriage of John H. Shaw,
only son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Shaw. to
Bertha o. Hurd. only daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Col. Hurd, Rev. DR.. George Of
floating. The bride has not resided here
long, but. during this time. she has won
hosts of admiring friends. who appreciate
her worthy qualities. The groom is one
of the popular young firemen on the San
ia Fe and Is liked and esteemed by every
one. Numerous costly and handsome
presents. among which were handsome
bed room set, sIlverware and table linen,
were given by friends and relatives.
They will be at home at the residence of
the brides parents. We trust that only
sunshine and happiness may Tighten their
way through life.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

WOODEN WEDDING:-Last Monday was
the 9Th wedding anniversary of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Kelsey. During the week,
some of their neighbors went about
among the friends of the former and in
vited them to meet at the residence of
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Shaw on Monday ev-
ening. Some sixty persons put in an ap
pearance, and. after shouldering baskets
filed with lunch, wooden chairs and 9TH
er presents appropriate to the occasion.
marched to the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Kelsey. John hadn't been home long
and still had his sleeves rolled up when
he was surrounded and, together with
Mrs. Kelsey. overwhelmed with surprise
and congratulations. 1t was jolly
crowd and jolly time was had. We
join with those who attended in wishing
that happiness. prosperity and content
ment may follow them and that they may
live to celebrate golden wedding.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

BOZ Van Slyck called on Madison
avenue family, In which there were
two old maiden sisters Of about fifty
years OF age. Van Slyck is an old
friend OF the family, and one Of them
being in q bantering mood said:
Mr.: Van Slyck, which of us do you
think is the oldest?"
Van was In Q dilemma. He did not
like to hurt the feelings of either. He
looked from one to the other, and
asked:
"You want me to say which Of You
two girls is the oldest?"
Yes"
Neither Of you looks older than the
other. Each Of you girls looks young
er than the other."!Texas Siftings.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18
WIcuIrA. KANSAS. Sent. Is. /

WICHITA, KANSAS, sept. Id, IoOl.
We have known Drs. Pnrdy and Jordan
of the Wichita Medical s. Surgical Insti-
tute & Eye and Ear Infir-na for the
past six years. We can endorse them as
being physicians and surgeons of skill.
experience and standing.
Rufus Cone, Sheriff of Sedgwick Co.
N. E. HARMAN, County Auditor.
w. S. MORRIs, County Attorney.
S. DUNCAN. County Clerk.
DR.. Jordan of the above Institute will
be in Dodge City. September 2stb. Goth
and 3Oih at the Dclmonico Hotel. The
Doctor is one of the leading surgeons and
physicians of the state and comes with
the highest testimonials and recommend
ations. In cases of rupture he guaran-
tees cure, no matter of how long stand
ing.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

A GRAND BALL:-The Dodge City Mil.
itary Band has decided to give a grand
ball at McCarty's rink on Friday evening,
September 25th, for the purpose of rails
ing funds to pay for the new instruments
which arrived last week. Some SIS still
remains due on the instruments and there
are several more still needed In t..ie
connection we will state to the citizens
that this will soon be q musical Organiza-
ton which will rebound to the credit of
the city as much, If not more, than the
old Cowboy Band. 1t now bas a menu
bership Of over fifty and has thirty eight
instruments. Judge LyBrand, the veter-
an band master, has taken hold of the
work of organizing and it is his ambition
to make it the best band in the state.
There will be drum corps and orchestra
also. 1t is organized and will be run on
exactly the same plans and principles as
the great military bands In the east
Now let the citizens dust up their local
pride to the extent Of buying ticket to
this ball. Solicitors will be among you
this week.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

The Young Peoples Society of Christ
ian Endeavor meets every Sunday even
ing at 2 O'Clock. at the PRESBYTERIAN
church. Interesting exercises at each
meeting. The friends of this society are
anxious to increase the membership, and
cordial invitation is extended to all the
young people, as well as the older ones.
who feel an interest in the grand cause,
to come to these meetings. Subject for
Sunday, September 18th: Are we blind
Also
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

MARRIkD:-At the residence of E. E.
Smith, Thursday. September 18th. Mr..
John J. Marks to Miss Henrietta Mueller,
both Of st. Louis. The bride 10 sister
Of Mrs. E. E. Smith and Henry Mueller.
The groom ID the secretary Of the Stobie
Cereal Mills. st. Louis. The happy
couple left on the afternoon train on an
extended trip to eastern points. They
viii make their home in st. Louis.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

Everybody who trades with Raglin
tells the same story. It's to the effect that
they get the best groceries for the least
money at his place. Twas always so, since
we came here. We deal fairly and square
ly with everyone. No talking one thing
and doing another. We can't afford to-
We expect to stay here, and, consequently,
we want to establish reputation for square
dealing and low prices. The best is good
enough for anyone. That is what we have
The best goods at the lowest prices. We
don't make special prices. Our prices are
all special all the time 1t don't matter in
what iine It's so in Groceries, Produce,
Butter, Eggs, Queensware, ETC., and our line
is always complete.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

If q good many people knew the con-
glomeratiOn of dirt. insects and general
nastiness that are contained in feather
beds which have been in use for q long
time, it is a questionable matter whether
they would seek Mature sweet restor-
er, balmy Sleep" with as much satisfac-
ton as otherwise characterizes them. J.
B. Perry, proprietor of the famous Perry
renovator, showed us specimens taken
from some Of the beds he has renovated
here. Among them were bones. mice,
worms, etc. On invitation. We visited
his place. and was shown the process Of
renOvatIng feathers. Opening some pill
lows. be showed the reporter the feath.
ers. which had yellowish. dyspeptic like
look. and belied the expression Eight as
a feather" for the wind failed to blow
them He emptied them into big sheet
iron cauldron in which were big paddles
attached to crank on the outside. Clos
ing the aperture, he turned wheel in q
pipe leading from a steam boiler into the
cauidron. This allowed the steam to
pass in among the feathers. Another
pipe led to cavity underneath the caul-
dron, to add heat. After few turns of
the crank, the door to the cauldron was
lowered and a remarkable change had
come over the feathers. Whereas they
had before only occupied small space,
the cauldrOn now had the appearance of
being over half full of down. 1t looked
like can of baking powder operating on
cake, only with larger results Closing
the door. halt hours turning was given
and the work was done. The feathers
were as clean, bright and fresh looking
as the day they were plucked. After J
they were taken out, a pan used to catch |
the dirt was emptled, and mess of stuff |
that We would have looked almost any
where for except in pillow was found.
Mr. Perry does his work thoroughly, hav
ing had years of experience. He is the
inventor of this machine and it is about
as near perfection as it IS possible to at
tain. He has the highest recommends
ton from those tor whom he has done
work, not only here but elsewhere. and
is worthy of the patronage of all. 1t will
pay you to visit MS place, corner Avenue
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.
MASS Convention.

There will be mass convention of the
Voters of Wheatland township Tuesday,
September 22nd, for the purpose OF nOmi
Mating Peoples township ticket for thu
following township offices, tO-wit: One
trustee. one treasurer. one clerk, one jus
tice of the peace. one constable. one road
oyerseer for district No. !. and one road
overseer for district No. 2. Convention
to be held at the usual voting place from
4 to 6 p. m. All voters are cordially in
vited to attend, as this is to be an impair
tial election for all the people and by the
people. Let US get together as our COM
mon interest justifies. and act together,
throwing past party prejudices aside.
Bv order of COMMITTEE.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18
Bucklln Items.

Still no rain to speak of.
The Rock Island is doing a rushing
business. hauling cattle from Liberal,
Arkalon, etc, to Kansas City
Rev. A. P. George preached in town
last Sunday evening
c. H. Westfall is attending the Dodge
School of Theology at Dodge City.
Miss Emma Baker of Linn county is
visiting with her cousins, Mr.. and Miss
Carpenter.
The general agent of the Osborn bind
er was here this week on business.
A. B. Hiesay is ON the road again with
Q new separator. No flies on Alvin.
James Patton has moved into tine house
formerly occupied by Vet Stofer.
A surprise pound party took place at
Rev. Westfalrs Wednesday evening.
Let the good work go on.
]. r. McBrayer has built him a new
barn.
Jack Henderson leaves soon for SedGe.
wick county where he will reside this
winter. He has rented his farm to Gar
nett Taylor.
What has become Of the Ford City and
Roy al correspondents?
ERzAHLER, JR.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

Frank Chapman was in the city this
week. experimenting and arranging for
the receiving of 1900 head of cattle from
New Mexico. 400 head arrived this week
and the remainder will come shortly.
They will be herded south of here They
belong to ]. r. Stoller & Co. of Kansas
City. Missouri.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

E. G. Chase of Wright was added to
The Times list this week. Mr.. Chase
has been third party man for nearly
half a century and has an abiding faith
that he will see Peoples party MAJ in
the presidential chair. Speaking of this
country. he says quite number of his
old neighbors from back east will emf
crate here this fall.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

Our old friend, Jas. Henry of Richland,
presented US with big basket of peach
cs this week. They are from his famous
orchard and are as fine as we have seen.
Jim has realized handsomely from his
crops and peach orchard this year, and
no one is more pleased over it than We.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

COMMON SCHOOLs:-Believing that the
method pursued during the last two years
of graduating pupils from the common
schools and giving diplomas Is great in
centive to hard and more thorough work
on the part Of all concerned, l ask the
earnest cooperation of the teachers.
There will be three examinations during
the year. each of which will include the
work indicated below. The first one will
be held December 2lst. and will cover the
work in each branch as follows:
Spelling. To lesson 100.
Arithmetic. All the work to page l16.
Grammar. Etymology.
History. Period of explorations and
discoveries and the colonial period.
Physiology. To page 1O3.
Civil government. The legislative de-
partment.
Geography. To South America.
Writing. Analysis of small letters and
specimen of penmanship.
Reading. A selection read to teacher.
The required average at this examina-
ton will be so per cent, and the mini
mum allowed, 40 per cent. The second
one will be held on February Goth, and
will include the following:
Spelling. To lesson 200 with rules Of
spelling.
Arithmetic. Through percentage.
Grammar. Syntax.
History. Inter colonial wars, revolu-
tionary period and first ten administra-
tions.
Physiology. To page 2O3.
Civil government. Executive depart
ment.
Geography. To Australia.
Writing. Analysis of capital letters.
slant and spacing.
Reading. Infection and attributes of
the voice.
The average required will be 70 per
cent, and the minimum allowed, 80 per
cent. This examination may include the
entire work previously gone over. The
third examination will be held the latter
part of April, and will comprehend the
entire work outlined in the course Of
study as found in Welche's Classification
Register. The average required will be
90 per cent, and the minimum allowed,
60 per cent. The above outline CORES
ponds to the adopted textbooks. There
is . difficulty in making an outline and
setting dates for examination. ~ the
schools begin and close 20 irregularly,
and yet 1t is necessary in order to avoid
many of the difficulties previously exper-
fenced. Let no one have any other dates
than those above indicated. unless mott
fed to that effect. The questions will be
prepared at this Office, and sent sealed to
the teachers. who are not to open them
until the morning of the examination
Any pupils who cannot write ON Decem-
Der 2lst, may do 20 in February, and. in
case these are some who can write At
neither Of the first two examinations, they
may do 20 At the third. 1t IL urged, how
ever, that Ill, - far - possible, who ex
pest to complete the course will write
each time. Should any applicants fail to
make the required average or fall below
the limit allowed at any Of the examine
tons. they will be dropped from the list
Teachers will please grade the manu-
scripts and send them to this ONCE.
Should find any papers marked too high
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

John Martin, G. r. Hammond and John
Hale made fell swoop upon the joint in
the old Dodge House this week, and a
pile Of kindling wood remains AS a mon
ument to their skill in gymnastics. A
scene of desolatiOn marks the place where
once all went merry as marriage bell.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

Master Fred Munsell brought Us the
champion beeta one day last week, beat
ing the one We spoke of last week. The
largest one weighed fifteen pounds at the
time it was dug. Master Fred also gave
us big sqnash-big for it comes from a
variety that is unusually small.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

Excuse me-" said Mr.. j. Hay Seed
to the stranger who had SO cordially
shaken hands with him; excuse my
askin'. but air you . regular profess
sional or jist amatoor?"
''Eh?"
II mean air you . bunco man or
merely q candidate for o6ace?"-Indian-
apolis Journal
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

TICKErs:-FOr the annual session Of
the Grand Lodge, l. o. o. F. to be held
at ST. Louis. on sale September 10. 1891.
Final limit, September %, 1891. Fare
for round trip. 1885 Inquire of
FRED GARDNER,
A. T. & S. F. r. X.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

E. A. Smiley brought US in bunch of
cane that measured II feet in length, and
it was sown broadcast, too. Let US hear
from others on cane growing.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

A party of farmers from Missouri were
looking over the county this week with
the intention of locating here. They are
all solid, prosperous looking men.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

DIN Baker wishes to return thanks ia
d. B. Bell and L. K. Mcintyre and fam
lily for their many kind deeds during the
sickness of his grandson, Teddie.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

Court will probably adjourn this week
Not great deal of the docket was clean
ed. The jointists will rest in peace again
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

Ersstus Goodrich had the index finger
smputated this week. A felon was the
trouble
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

Happy and content is a home with 1.-THE Ro-
CHESTER" alamp with the light of the morning
Eereaksieese, .>iss Eeekssfer Lamp Co. N<sv yo>k.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

The city schools have settled down to
business and everything is running like
clOckwOrk.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

Warren Norvell and Geo. Conrad, to
gether with their crews, were ordered to
Chillicot he, Mo-, last week. They will
remain something over a month.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

The wind has been blowing dust in the
eyes of naughty men who watch the EN-
barrsssment of pretty women who are on
the street the past few days.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18
pounds.

Mrs. d. r. Virgins and Mrs H. Fen
der of Hillsdale, Ill.,, are in the city Wis
iting with the family of H. G. Virgins.
being respectively mother and sister Of
the latter
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Collar gave progress
i've euchre party at their residence in the
west part of the city Thursday evening
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

]. Collar went to Kinsley Wednesday.
and purchased q fine four months old St.
Bernard PUP. He may still be called a
pup, though he weighs some seventy
mounds
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

w. J. Spencer has received pension
of s12 per month, and back pay amount,
ing to over 500. Everyone is glad OF
this
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

Mr. and Mrs. A. j. Freeman were in
Kinsley Wednesday, where Mr.. Freeman
was examined for an increase of pension.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

The text book committee which was in
session last Saturday decided to continue
purchasing of the American Book Com
pany.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

Lou Straughn and Sam Mellon brought
in nice bag of ducks and jack snipes
after q days hunt last week.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

HARVEST EXCURSIONS TO TEXAS POINTS:
The following rate, dates of sale, limits,
ETC., have been authorized for series of
harvest excursions from all points in Kan
sas to ell points IN Texas via Purcell, and
10 Ell Paso and Deming via La Junta
Rate. One anc one-third fare for the
round trip.
Dates Of sale, August 2o; September -
and %.
Limits and stopover privileges: Tick :
eta will be good for 80 days, and stopovers
will be allowed south of Arkansas City
and La Junta regardless of transit limits
on going trip. Continuous passage re-
turning. Yours. Truly,
GEO. T. NICHOLSON,
G. p. & T. A.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

Mr. Schmidt. a brother of Adam
Schmidt of this city, is visiting here. BE
resides in Saline county. the banner coun
ty Of Missouri. Mr.. Schmidt will remain
here several days and will take q look
over the county before he leaves.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

The river is as dry as topper watching
a Joint being smashed up.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

c. n. Shain raises some fine watermel-
ons as we'll Is fine wheat, and the reason
we know ID because he presented this Of
fee with one that was regular Jumbo
in its line.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

Thos. Rankin was in Kinsley Wednes-
day on business.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

VIM. McCarty and Grant Pettyjohn.
after two days taking in the sights of
Garfield county, returned to their homes
in Dodge City to day. Mr.. Pettyjohn
talks strongly of becoming q resident of
this county, soon.-Ravanna Chieftain
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

Jimmy James remembered US with
fine nutmeg melon this week.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

Hon. A. H. Heber of Meade was in the
city this week.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1891-09-18

]. B. Lantz has gone into the coal bus
mess.