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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17
EDMUND G. VAUGHAN. Executors.
Dated this 18th day OF February. 1895.

NOTICE is hereby given that letters OF administra-
ton on the estate of Alfred Brant, deceased. were
granted to the undersigned by the probate court Of
the county Of Jackson, state Of Missouri, at Kansa3
City, on the e6th day OF January. 1895. All persons
having claims against said estate are required to ex-
hibit the same to the undersigned for allowance.
within one year after the date Of said letters. or they
may be precluded from any benefit of said estate. and
II such claims be not exhibited within two years
from the date OF this publication they will be forever
barred. THOMAS J. Administrator.
Dated this LIST day OF February. 1898.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17

TO EXCHANGE-lO acres in Clay
81. GOO: want equity in city. Make offer.
To EXchange-1HG.G 600 acres in. any
size tracts you wish in Stoddard. Dunklin
and New Madrid counties. Select lands and
fine. level and fine for agriculture after
timber is cut off. VIII average 1000 feet to
acre; clear. perfect title: so per acre. Want
clear city property or merchandise.
Tc EXchange-320 acres in Washington
county. Colorado: partly improved: all
city property. What can you offer
To Exchange-320 acres in Barry county:
Missouri: all clear: title perfect; taxes paid
up: valued at $3.50. Want Kansas City
property. Make us IN offer.
c. F. FERGUSON & CO.
Room 301, Massachusetts, bldg.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17

NOTICE is hereby given that letters Of admins
tra,ion on the estate of Henry Falk. deceased.
were granted to the undersigned by the probate court
OF the county of jackson. state Of Missouri, at Kan
sas City, on the 3lst day Of January. 1898. All per-
exhibit the same to the Undersigned for allowance,
within one year after the date of said letters. or they
may be %precluded from any benefit OF said estate. and
n such claims be not exhibited within two years from
the date OF this publication they will be forever
barred. VAN r. booh. administrators.
Dohson & McCune. Attorneys
pa+ad this Slst DAY OF JANUARY. ls9S.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17
TO EXCHANGE.
TO FSCH A

TO EXCHANGE
Two 6-acre tracts. suburb Of Washington,
D. c.; one tract nicely improved; electric
railroad to Washington; beautiful building
site. to exchange Tor a farm in Kansas
or Missouri worth about / 10000.
4c acres timber land in Butler county,
Nc: 21a miles from depot; value. 81, 500:
want to trade for residentc in Kansas
City; this is clear of incumbrance.
$50 acres in Randolph county. Ark: vir-
gin timber: ! mile from depot: clear: price.
sl,O 70 want Kansas City residence and will!
assume $500.
$40 acres, Cheyenne county. Kas.: clear;
improved: also house in Bird City. Kas..
$500. to trade for general merchandise.
$50 acres. Westmoreland county. Pa: nice.
coal on farm; price. $4,000; will take 5000
in good real estate. balance time 6 per cent.
30 acres. Stafford county. Kas.: irnprov-
ed; a good farm and at a low price, $3.50.
to exchange for s.. 800 merchandise or Kan
sas City property, balance. 1 year 6 per
cent.
5000 acre ranch in Blanco and Kendall
counties. Tex; the finest portion of Texas:
s+.0O per acre; will trade for improved city
property.
We nave store buildings. farms. residence
property to trade for merchandise.
THE KANSAS CITY REALTY CO.
p,rlyar Pi1o
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17
HAUpToNIAN SCHOOL OF GERMAN.
LOST.

2S NEW YORK LIFE. Glasses day and
evening. Terms. 81 per month.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17

~NoTICE-Notice is hereby given to the
creditors Of James C. Tobin that on Saturday. the
18th day OF March, 1898, at the opening Of court, or
as soon thereafter US counsel can be heard. I shall
apply to the circuit court Of Jackson county. Mis-
souri,, at Kansas City, Division No. 8. for the dis
charge from my trust as assignee Of James @. Toblp.
-. 3. HOWARD SMITH, Assignee.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17

NOTICE is hereby given that letters Of administra-
ton on the estate of Angus Campbell. deceased.
were granted to the undersigned by the probate court
CT the county OF jackson. state of Missouri, at Kan
sas City. on the eth day Of January. 1888. All per-
sons having claims against said estate are required to
exhibit the same TO the undersigned for allowance.
within one year after the date OF said letters. or they
may be precluded from any benefit OF said estate. and
II such claims be not exhibited within two years from
the date Of this publication they will be forever
barred. THOMAS J. EEHOR Administrator.
Dated this End day Of February. 1883.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17

IN the circuit court of Jackson county, Missouri.
at Kansas City. Assignment Of NJ. Holman. No.
siss4. Notice to Creditors and others:-Notice is
hereby given that on January 10Th, 1898, NJ. Hof-
mann made a general assignment OF all his properly
to the undersigned as assignee for the benefit of all
creditors. Notice is further hereby given that IN,
assignee has appointed Thursday. March 9th. 1895,
as the day, and his Law Offices. s33. S4 and ss5 New
York Life building. Kansas City. Missouri. as the
place, when and where he will proceed publicly to
adjust and allow demands against the estate and
effects Of II. Holman, assignor. The assignee will,
for that purpose. attend in person at that place on
said day and during two consecutive days there
after. at 9 a. m. and until 8 p. m, continuously,
on each Of said three days. All persons having de-
mands against said estate are required to present
same at time and place above or they may be
barred. GRANT !. ~ROSESZWEIG. Assignee.
NOTICE is hereby given that letters Of administra-
ton on the estate Of William a. ". Vaughan. de-
ceased. were granted to the undersigned by the pro-
bate court Of the county Of Jackson, state of Mis-
souri,, at Kansas City, on the 18th day Of February,
1883. All persons having claims against said estate
are required to exhibit the same to the undersigned
for allowance, within one year after the date of said
letters. or they may be %precluded from any benefit
of said estate, and II such claims be not exhibited
within two years from the date of this publication
they will be forever barred
MARGARET P. VAUGHAN.
EDMUND G. VAUGHAN. Executors.
n,tad %hfc 1Sfh aav ~ Eat ft1ary 1898
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17

NOTICE is hereby given that letters testamentary
or the estate OF James Lillis, deceased. were granted
to the undersigned by the probate court OF the county
of Jackson. state of Missouri. at Kansas City, on the
End day of February. 1s9S. All persons having claims
against said estate are required to exhibit the same
TO the undersigned for allowan~o, within one year
after the date Of said letters, or they may be pre-
Guided from any benefit Of said estate. and II such
claims be not exhibited within two years from the
date OF this publication they will be forever barred.
THOMAS F. LiLLIS. Executor.
Dated this End day of February. 1885.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT-Notice is here
by given to all creditors and others interested in the
estate of John W. Kelley. deceased. and the partner
ship estate Of John W. Kelley and Brother, that I.
O.. c. Mosman, administrator de bonis non. Of said
estates. intend to make a final settlement thereof at
the next term of the probate court OF Jackson county.
to be held at Kansas City. Missouri, on the 2Ist day
of February. 1888. o. c. MOSMAN,
Administrator de Bonis Non.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17

NOTICE is hereby given that letters Of admins
tration on the estate of Florence E. Wright. de-
ceased we're granted TO the Undersigned by the
probate court OF the county of Jackson. state Of
Missouri, at Kansas City. on the 30th day of Deem
her. 1885, All persons having claims against said
estate are required to exhibit TIE same TO the under
signed for allowance. within one year after the date
of said letters, or they may be precluded from any
bench, OF said estate. and If such claims be not eI-
hibited within two years from the date of this pub
Iication they will be forever barred.
THOMAS ]. Administrator.
dated this 18th day of January. 1885.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17

The Burlington Route.
The best line to St. Paul.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17

NOTICE is hereby given that letters testamentary
on the estate OF William W. Selby, deceased. were
granted to the undersigned by the probate court OF
the county Of jackson, state OF Missouri. at Kansas
City, on the Goth day Of December. 1897. All persons
having claims against sid estate are required to e.-
hibit the same to the undersigned for allowance.
within one year after the date of said letters, OF
they may be precluded from any benefit of said es-
tate. and II such claims be not exhibited within two
years from the date Of this publication they will be
forever barred. PROEBE SELBY. EXecutrtS-
Dated this 10th day OF December. 1897.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17

that the annual meeting OF the board OF directors. n,
the Kansas City. Fort Scott and Memphis RaiIroa5
Counauy will be held at the office of the COMPANY h,
Kansas City, Missouri. on Tuesday. the sth dav az
March, 1888. at 3 o'clock a. m. for the purpose of
making report to the railroad commissioners of ,bs
state Of Missouri. as required by law. and for The
transaction of such other business as may legally be
Thought before the meeting.
EDWARD s. wAsHBURN. President.
CHARLES MERRIAM. Secretary.
Kansas City. No.. Feb'y 2n6. 1888.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17

TRUSTEES SALE-By reason Of default
in the payment of the principal note. and
interest thereon. described in a deed of
lrust made by Matte E Smith and Tilman
of December. 1SsS. and recorded on the 18th
day Of December. 1sSs. in book B $40. at
page 155. in the office of the recorder OF
Kansas City. 1 will. by virtue of the prem.
ises and of the power in me vested by sad
legal holder Of said note. proceed to sell
ali of lots numbered 43 and A. in block
numbered 3. in Coleman Place, an addition
to the City of Kansas NOW Kansas City,.
Jackson ounty. Missouri. as shown by tho
recorded plat of said addition. at the south
front door of the court house in Kansas
City, between the hours of 9 o'clock in the
forenoon and 5 o'clock in the afternoon. on
Thursday. the 18th day of February. 1895.
cash. for the purpose of paying said note
End interest. and the cost of executing this
trust. D. g. Trustee.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17
For the
SANTA FEE ROUTE.
Kansas City to Chicago.

1t is the shortest line.
Finest train and dining
car service tween the
.wo cities. Try II.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17

NOTICE is hereby given that letters Of adminis,ra-
ton on the estate OF Stephen E u. Hardin. deceased
granted to the undersigned by the probate court
Of the county of Jackson. state OF Missouri. at Kan
sas CITY. on the 9Th day OF January, 1885. All per-
SONS having claims against said estate are required IN
exhibit the same 10 the undersigned for allowance.
within one year after the date of said letters. or they
NAV be precluded from any benefit of said estate. and
n such claims be not exhibited within two years from
the date of this publication they will be forever
barred. WILLIAM ALI.BEITAIN Administering.
na.eh this It'll day Of January. 1893
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17

NOTICE is hereby given that letters OF administra-
tiou on the estate of Nathan Spear. deceased, were
granted to the undersigned by the probate court of
the county, OF jackson, state of Missouri. at Kansas
city. on the 1lth day of February, 1898. All persons
having claims against said estate are required to e-
hihit the same to the undersigned for allowance
within one year after the date OF said letters. or
they NAV be precluded from any benefit of said e-
tate, and If such claims be not exhibited within two
years from the date of this publication they will be
forever barred. LEON BLOCK. Administrators.
Dated this 18th day of February. 1898.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17

NOTICE is hereby given that letters OF administra-
ton on the estate OF William Birkenhauer, de-
ceased, we're granted to the undersigned by the pro-
bate court OF the county OF Jackson, state of Mis-
souri,, at Kansas City. on the 10th day OF February.
1898. All persons having claims against said estate
are required to exhibit the same 10 the undersigned
for allowance. within one year after the date of said
letters, or they may be ~preclUded from any benefit
of said estate. and II such claims be not exhibited
within two years from the date Of this publication
they will be forever barred.
MARIE KATHARINE BIRKENHAUER. E1ecutrix.
Dated this 18th day OF February. lS9S.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17
wANTED-FEMALE HELP.
SITUATION wANrED-MALE.

A THOROUGH experienced coal sales
man with established trade in Kansas, open
for engagement; best references: don't an
swer unless up-to-date firm. Address L 63I,
Journal office.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17
TO

FARM FOR RENT-Six miles south of
city. on line of Main street. 10 acres: good
eiEht-room house. banF barn; 30 acres tim
othy and clover, p acres wood pasture; one
fourth mile from railroad station. Cash
rent. G. NJ. FERREE.
32i Shelby building.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17

WANTED-Situation by young man, mid
die aged: speaks German; understands gro
Gerry business: willing to do any kind OF
work. w 224, Journal office.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17

SHERIFF'S SALE-By virtue and authority Of a
special transcript execution issued from the Office OF
the clerk Of the circuit court OF Jackson county. at
Kansas City. Missouri. returnable to the April term.
lssS, OF said court. and TO me. as sheriff. directed
and delivered in favor OF city OF Wostport TO use OF
+. ~ Warren and against Mary Harvey. l have
levied upon and siezed all the right, title, interest
and estate OF said defendant, Mary Harvey. in and
to the following described real estate, situated in
the county of Jackson and state of Missouri. to-wit:
Lot number eight ~. block forty-one tD HYDE
park. In the city OF Westport. Jackson county. MIS-
souri,. now Kansas City, Jackson county. Missouri:
lot number nine (9,. block number ~forty-oIe an.
HYDE Park. in the city OF Westport. Jackson county.
Missouri. now Kansas City. jackson county, Mis-
souri,. and lot number ten G0,. block number forty
one On. Hyde Park. in the city of Westport. Jack
son county. Missouri. now Kansas City. Jackson.
county. Missouri. and l will. on Tuesday The sth
day OF March, 4. d. 1888. between the hours OF
nine o'clock IN the forenoon and five o'clock in the
afternoon Of that day. at the south front door Of the
county court house. in Kansas CITY, Jackson county.
state OF Missouri. and during the session OF said CIR
cult court at Kansas City. Missouri. sell at public
yendue, for cash. to the highest bidder. all the
right. title. interest and estate of the above named
defendant, Mary Harvey, in and to said real estate
to satisfy said execution and costs.
ROBERT 6. Sheriff.
y-..z.. r;.- ~ eb-,ary TIth 1903
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17
REAL EsTATE wANTED.

WANTED-We want to buy for a cash
customer a 6 or Z room house for 81. Goo: also
a /. or 8 room house for $500 or 5000 cash:
also a vacant lot. east front, on a good
street, for $40 per foot.
S. c. FANCHER & c.
80 800 Sheldley bldg.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17
SITUATION wANrED-FEMALE.

woman with one child, wishes to obtain
work in family: general. Homework or
cooking. W 2l0, Journal Office.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17

NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting
OF the directors Of the Kansas City Belt Railway
Company will be held at the Office OF the company
in Kansas City, Missouri, on Tuesday, the sth day
Of March, 1898, at 10 O'Clock a. d.. as required by
law. for the transaction Of such business as may
properly come before them.
EDWARD s. wAsHBURN. President
6. T. FULTON. Secretary
Kansas City, February 18th. 1895.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17

for the Riverside property adjoining
the keystone Iron works: it Is the best
switch property in the market to-day for
manufacturing enterprises.
THE KANSAS CITY REALTY CO..
: Bunker Bldg.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17

The dining car and eating house service
of the Santa Fe Route has a national rep
utation. Experienced travellers know that
on the Santa Fe they are sure of a fault
less meal. There is no guesswork about 1t.
In Arizona or New Mexico, or farther East,
the excellence Is uniformly maintained.
For the
Three different lines to the gold fields via
the Burlington Route. Call or write to
ticket agent, S23 Main street, or 10i4 Union
avenue, for Information.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17

TRUSTEES Nieou II. Comstock
and Hattie E. Comstock, his wife, and John f. Will
Jams and Carrie C. Williams. his wife: by their deed
of trust, dated January 18th. A D. lsss. filed for rec
ord January esth. 1892. and recorded in the office OF
recorder of deeds for jackson county. Missouri, In
hook B, No. 1876. page 1. conTeyed to the under
signed trustee certain real estate lying and being
situate In the county Of Jackson, in the state Of Mis-
souri,, and described as follows. to-wit: All OF lots
three t3. four "a and 1--WE CSh. in block c. in Jane
sons subdivision, an addition to the City OF Kansas.
now Kansas City. Missouri, which said deed OF trust
was made to secure the payment OF their certain
promissory note or bond, and interest therein de-
scribed. and, whereas, said note or bond has become
due and now remains unpaid: now. therefore. pub
lie notice is hereby given that l.. the undersigned
trustee. will, in accordance with the terms and pro-
visions of. and by virtue OF the power conferred upon
me IN. said deed Of trust, at the request of the legal
holder OF said note or bond. proceed to sell the real
estate therein described at public yendue. to the
highest bidder, for cash. at the state circuit court
house door (sou,h door. in Kansas City. in the
county of jackson aforesaid: said court house Is To-
Gated on the block Of ground between Oak and Lo-
Gust streets and Missouri avenue and Fifth street. on
Tuesday. the list day Of March. A. D. 1905, between
the hours Of nine o'clock in the forenoon and hvs
O'Clock in the afternoon OF said day. to pay on and
satisfy said note or bond. with interest, together with
the costs and expenses Of executing this trust
NJ w BARBER Trustee,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17

LEGAL. NOTICES.
NOTICE is hereby given that the directors Of the
Kansas City and Atlantic Railroad Company will hold
a meeting, as required by the statutes of the star,
OF Missouri, at the offices OF said company, rooms
Nos. 3l5 and 3l6. Telephone building, northwest cor
ner OF Sixth and Wyardotte streets, Kansas CITY
Missouri. on Tuesday. the sh day Of March. 1885. a.
nine O'Clock a. m, Of said day. for the transaction
Of such business as NAV properly come before them
HENR E. Pre.t.
hPTUIyR C. PAINE Secy.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17
LAND TITLE GUARANTEE COMPANY.
G NOTICES.

A. L. O. SCHUYLER, mgr. examines and
guarantees titles in Missouri and Kansas.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17

REAL ESTATE Loans made at current
rates; no delay. c. w. & c. H. White
head. sol Wyandotte street.
TO LOAN-From 81. 900 to 5000 at lowest
rates on improved real estate. Apply to
Frank Allen. Journal Office.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17

ARMoURDALE BARGAIN-sSO will buy
a beautiful level lot one-nalf block of Usage
ave., good school and car line; sidewalk
and sewer in; house built on this property
will pay u per cent on the investment.
F. ]. BAIRD & CO.,
Tel. 164. Baird bldg.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-17

100 ACRE fine potato farm for sale near
Excelsior Springs Junction; % acres in
grass. balance in cultivation. Address
r. 3. Allen. Missouri City. Mo.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-26
IN THE sUPERLATIvE DEGREE

The longest fence in the word is a wire
netting fence in Australia, 1925 miles
long, it's object being TO keep the rabbits
from the cultivated fields.
The largest library in the world Is the
National library of Paris, which contains
forty miles of shelves, holding 100000
books. There are also 10000 manu-
scripts, 300, 900 maps and charts and 10000
coins and medals.
The greatest bell in the world is in an
edifice before the great temple of Buddha
at Toxic 1t weighs 100, 900 pounds, and
Is four times greater than the great bell
of Moscow, whose circumference at the
rim is nearly siXty-eight feet, and whose
height is twenty-one feet.
The largest sun-dial in the world is
Hayou Horoo, large promontory extend
ing 5000 feet above the Aegean sea- AS
the sun swings round the shadow of this
mountain ii touches, one by one. cir
Gle of islands, which act as hour marks.
The largest cask in the world is the
Blatner cask of Nuremberg. 1t is 1O5 feet
In diameter and fifty-one feet deep. and
it's completion a few years ago was cele-
brated by a ball. at which over 500 per-
sons were on the floor of the cask, in
cludng musicians, walters and assistants.
The largest advertising sign in the
world is said to be on the hillside of an
islet off the Grand Canary, northwest of
Africa. 1t is several hundred feet above
the level of the sea and contains the
words Grand Canary Engineering COM
pany" in letters each fifteen feet wide
and thirty feet high, each bar of the
letters being three feet three inches
broad. The sign is $50 feet long.