The Kendall Free Press from Kendall, Kansas • 1

Vol. II, No. 52. KENDALL, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1888. J.

G. BRA2TBT, Abstractor and Notary Public J. J. MlLLIKEX, Attorney at Law. H.

E. ALTENBUR6 B110. Topeka, Feb. 11. Judgement in favor of Borders.

Bently ordered to turned over the books immediately. J4 J. Miluken. This means that taxpayers must pay their taxes to J. II.

Borders, who is adjudged the legal treasurer of Hamilton Milliken 8Brandt, Have a full line of HENRY BLOCK, Editor and Proprietor. CHAS. H. GRIFFITH, DEALER IN Drugs, Patent Paints, Oils and Brushes. Physicians' Prescriptions carefully compounded by a COMPETENTJPHARMACIST.

JUSTllECEIVED AN IN VOICE rOF NE GOODS. OUR STOCK IS FULL AND COMPLETE. temporarily enjoined, these bonds were sold and soon after isbued. Puch haste on the part of the mayor tnd council in the face of the official order cf the District court ia somewhat peculiar and eus-pick us. Cn the SOth day of May wbea this bond was oidered to be Bold, your records how that one, D.

P. Doak, war the purchaser, and paid for i -id bond 7 cents on the dollar, which would net in cairh the eum of but your records show that the sum realized from the sale of these bonds was $5,945. Thia record also shows that D. P. Doak was a member of the council and answered to bis name at roll call at the meeting of May SOth, when he purchased these bonds for 9 1 A 1 The Bcomer extends congrat- LAW, LAND ANDj "LOAN.

county, ulations. FLOUR FEED Pactice in all the Courts and before the U. S. Land Office. Prompt attention given to COLLECTIONS and CONTESTING.

Railroad, School and deeded lands FOR SALE or EXCHANGE. A LAkge Okalahoma convention was held in Kansas City lat Tuesday at which resolutions were -dopted asking Congress to pass the Springer bill to open the Indian Territory. which they are eel ling ONE MILLION DOLLARS 3'TO LOAN At the Lowest of Prices. THE As WE go to preis telegrams from Topeka are received stating that the Hamilton county seat case was submitted to the court yesterday. A decision will likely be rendered sometime this month.

NEW YEAR BE SURE AND ORDER on deeded land, to prove np Pre-emptiona and commute Homesteads. Mo.ey on demand and at LOWEST RATtS. Call and see ui. CORRES- PONDENCE SOLICITED. Business Transacted in English or German.

ID Promises much for the people of Southwest Kansas and in order to meet the demands of the growing trade we are carrying a larger and more complete stock than ever of Furnishing Goods and Notions, Kendall, Kan. The mayor and city council have organized a new deal in the affair of the city's government which, as is well known, have been managed very unsatisfactorily ever since the organization of the city about a year ego. Mayor Francis end Councilmen Baker, Thompson and Dale have been elected at special elections held recently, and if they persevere in the work of straightening out the city's finances and bringing boodlers to justice they will receive the Listing gratitude of the taxpayers. Satisfaction guaranteed. Call at once and sceHheir Bargains.

oTIce. Dry Goods, J. M. Johnson, Shoes Boots 3 Attorney-at-Law. Me.

Painter of the Garden City Herald has sued the Garden City Sentinel for libel. We are pleased to see Mr. Painter embrace this opportunity to set himself right before the people who have admired his course during his residence in Southwestern Kansas. Of his history prior to coming here we know nothing, but during the time we have known him be has not stuffed a ballot box, forged a poll book, voted illegally, or perjured himself bo far as we know, but we could not say as much for some of hi3 For the next SIXTY DAYS I will offer to the publicjmy entire stock of hardware" tinware, cutlery, farm implements, pumps, Windmills, Harness, Guns, Ammunition, at R0G.K BOTTOM PRICES KAN. KENDALL, Groceries, Provisions, HATS A.MD GAPS.

H. A. W. CORFIELD, Real Estate Agent i cents on ine aoiiar, wnen at me time this bond was sold, or could have been sold for par, or at least 99 cents on the dollar. Why this deliberate squandering of at least $2,055 waa done can only be construed by the circumstances surrounding it.

which cob firms to my mind that corruptionL-ts and boodlers held dominant control ia the council, and with assistance the mayor, a studied and malicious policy was inauge rated to rob the tax-payers instead ef guarding and protecting their interests, as it was their sworn duty to do. I wish to call your attention to the actioBs of the mayor in signing orders on tbe treasurer for the payment of money without the same being ordered by the council and attested by the clerk, and the seal of the city affixed thereto as required by law. Also, in connection with this your, attention is called to the fact that the treasurer has paid out large sums of money on orders drawn as above stated 1,442. 45 haa been paid out of the bond fund and no order or warrant on file in the treasurer's office covering said sum. As a matter affecting the finances of the city, I call attention to the feet now paid the officers of the city, und would recommend that they be reduced: Salary of mayor, $2.50 per meeting.

Salary of councilmen, 1.25 per meeting. Salary of marshal, $75 per month. Salary of clerk, $20 per month. Salary of treasurer, $10 per month. Street commissioner, 1 per day.

Up to the present time the council met once a week as per ordinance, which h-s been repealed and now regular meetings will be hld once a month. At our present manner of meeting the expense of the city government will cost the city $113.75 per month, not considering tha fees of the street commissioner. Such administration, if continued, metes bankruptcy. Taking all the circumstances urround-ing the question concerning the finances of the city, the actions of the mayor and council cannot be viewed in my other light than criminal carelesscen or an cr-ganized conspiracy to bring financial ruin on the city end destroy the credit tf the town for all time. I would respectfully recommend that the council nitke a thorough investiga-tioa of the debts and demands againt the city, and after all the facts are obtained Mibmit them to legal ctunfctl, and if this indebtedness, or any part of it, Las been fastened on the city by conspiracy or fraud, and will not stand the teet of the statute ry Iw of the state, the should be ccnteettd and the pecples rights mantained, and corrnptionista and boodlers prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

After satisfying yourselves cf the valid and legal debts of the city, cur duty as honorable men and laithlul official demands that we make provisions as required by law for the payment cf tho bame; and in furtherance of this object 1 call yeur attention to sections 3 to 49, inclusive, cn page 193, Compile Laws of Kansas, also section 51, page 122, same volume. Respectfully submitted, J. P. FfcAKCis, II ay or. Kexdall, February 6th, 18S8- ISTorchiMain St.

Kendall, Kan. AND Our aim shall be to please our pat-rons whether old ur new. Will keep a full stock of such goods as the country requires. Notary Public. Tlie Old Reliable KAN.

KENDALL, LI We will all DnmpeEltlon Council Proceedings. The regular monthly meeting of the city council was held last Monday evening, Ccuncilmcn Baker, Thompson and Dale fceing present Mayer Francis in the chair. Among the business transacted was the allowance of two bills for labor and printing and the appointment of Ira B. Kerns as city A committee, consisting of Baker, Thompson and Faulda, was appointed to investigate tae city's indebtedness. The mayor read a message which was referred to a com mitte to have published.

A good number of tax-p yers were present and all expressed themselves as well pleased with the evening's work. Following is Mayor Francis' meage Gentlemen of the Council Section 26 of the statutes defining the powers and duties of the mayor of cities of the Third clas, reads follows: He (the mayor) eball. from time to time, communicate to the council such information, and recommend such measures, as In his opinion may tend to improve the finances of the city. In compliances with said statute, I deem this a proper time to call your attention to the deplorable condition cf the finances of the city. The city has been organized less than a year and the debts of the city amount to the turn of $10,009.13.

This debt is charged as OF KANSAS. in or out of town at wholesale or retail. Respectfully, DEALERS IN A. A. Michaelis Co Lumber, Lath and Shingles.

Chas. E. Merriam, Cashier V. S. Bisn, Assistant Cashier hjls.

E. Niles, President, j. V. Caster, Vice President. All Kinds of Building Material.

8000 CO 2216 68 KANSAS. KENDALL, Bond issued May 30, 18A7 and known as tiio City Hall and Jeil boud Order6 outstanding- icity fceript) iret coupon, interest due Jan. 1st, JSir-8, aud unpaid, and protested i Kew York Cost rendered by District court lr 573 SO H. C. ST.

JOHN, Colokan, the Star of Western Kansas. Colokan is located on section Range 43, one-half mile east of the state line and midway between the U. P. and the Soldiers1 colonies. Those two colonies number about 500 families, a Iirge number of whoni have invested in town property, and are determined to make this thk tow of Greeley county.

Colokan is located iu one of the finest farming districts in Kansas. The soil is a dark, sandy loam and has proven to be very productive. It is no longer an experiment as to the fertility of the soil, as there is now growing in our midst excellent crops of corn, millet, sorghum und garden vegetables of all kinds. Colokan has many advantages for parties seeking homes in the new west. The soldiers' colony en the north is eompugt of a law-abiding.

Christian people, mostly of the Methodist persuasion. The United Presbyterian colony on the south, have already an organization of over 100 member, with a lirgc and commodious'thurch already completed. These colonies are eated on a beautiful rolling prairie, with wella of excellent water, ranging in depth from 20 to 100 feet. Plenty of good building stone near town. Colokan is on the lately constructed lineof the P.

51. A. railroad running west to Puebb. Two trains are running through the town, and the Santa Fe railroad has a 6iirvey town and willgsoon'te running trains. To the capitalist and to these seeking homes in the west we would 8-ty: Bef6re locating elsewhere, come to.Cclokan and see for yourselves.

Businesses'of tall kinds ere needed here. Plenty of government land near town. For further particulars, call oh or write to R. G. Burnett, Coolidge, A.

D. Jones, president of the Citizens' bank, Coolidge; Geo. Lee, treasurer, Jas. Montgomery, Colokan. secretary.

OF KANSAS. Late Principal Law Clerk of the General Land Oftce. ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR inCases Arising Under the PublicLand Laws. Eleven Years' ExperienceThrea and One-half Years Principal Law Clerk General Land Office. Do not believe that your case is hopeless until you have consulted me.

Office in U. S. Land Office Block, Booms 11, 12 and IS. Garden City. Kansas- hirst National Bank, Garden! Gdtr, Kan.

Does a general banking business. AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, 1200,000. CAPITAL PAID IN, 50, W0. DIRECTORS C. E.

Merriam, Chas. E. Niles, Jescph P. Cloverdale, Jacob V. Carter, C.

F. M. Niles. "CHANTILLY FOB GOUNTY SEAT HONORS i IN COUNTY OF KEARNEY The plat for the new'town of Chantilly.ten milei north and a little west of the City of Lakia, in a beautiful valley and the thickly settled portion of the farming Und of the county has been placed on record, and IotaieDvr offered for gale on terms. Gliatitilly ba the main'thoroughfare leading north Leoti, in Wichita county, -being on Section S3, township 22, range 37, and owned and platted by Mrs.

C. V. Pierce, who will give her personal attention to pmhing this new town to the front as a proEaicent competitor for the county seat of old Fine opening for a General Store, a Hotel and a Blacksmith Shop. tot the first enterpriaing'os'who will stsp in and supply 'ithetrado that "awaits Tor further particulars call on or address, MRS. C.

V. PIERCE, Lakin, Kan. virtue of a judgement obtained agaiiist the city in the action wherein tbe county attorney was relator for the State vs. the City of the mayor and council troui misappropriating the money obtained from the City Hail and jail bond Z0 30 This judgement was rendered January 24th, 18S8, and execution ordered to be issued in ton days from date of judgement if the cost be not aid. The misappropriation of this money complained of was being expended on what is knwn as the sand hill The council has made no provision for the payment of the interest on said bond the first interest payment now past due, and the second falls due July 1st, 1888, and before a tax levy can be collected, three payment of interest will be due.

For the payment of tbe current expenses of the city the council levied a tax of 10 mills on the dollar but failed ts certify the same to tho county clerk in time to have the levy placed on the tax roll for tfee year 1887. Hence, all script registered will draw interest until paid, as it has no redeemer yet. Ia tho matter touching this boud, I wish to call the attention of the council to some facts which I deem it the duty of the council to carefully- consider. Soon after this bond had been voted tn injunction was obtained by a tax-payer to restrain the mayor and council frcm issuing said bnd; a temporary order of the court was served on tbe mayor and council and June 21st, set for the bearing of the a te to show cause why this injunction should not be made prpetu-al. Your record shows that on May 80, 1887, while the mayor aud-council were J.

B. MILLER. Real Estate Manager. B. F.STOCKS, Attorney-at-Law.

Among all my acquaintances at school and college, I do not rec.ll one by born, "with a silver spoon in his mouth," indulgently reared, with all the money he wanted to tpend, and cure cf inheriting wealth without the necessity of an t-Sort, who Las since done anything of Dote, cr received signal distinction in the world. Those who Lave climbed the tree highest are those who Lave fared the Lardtet. The last quarter of a century Las beea the mcfet important epoch in our history, and perhaps the moet momentous in tbe annals of the human race. Of the acknowledged leaders in xms, in letters, in business, in politics, daring this period, not one was born among the purple, or lay in his youth among the rotes and lilies of life. Lincoln, the rail mauler; Grant, the tunnex; Wilson, the shoemaker; Morton, the hatters' apprentice; Douglas, tbe carpenter; Garfield, the canal boy, Thaddeus Stevens, PhiL Ler-den, all trTei4 the rugged road to renown "Ad astra per aspera." Hon.

J. J. Ir.qaUa in IVcwhburn Jlcrtcr. lit. Carrol Uichols made sn cultural expedition into southwest Greeley county this week with a view to juUirig out a part cf said ccacty ia trtct.

STOCKS MILLER, a Lah Loan. IT TSZD PRACTICE BEFORE THE TJ. S. LAND OFFICE, AND ALL THE STATE COURTS. CONTESTS AND LOANS A SPECIALTY.

It will be to your interest to Bee ua. Cousultatioa in English or German. ID Opposite U. S. Land OfSce O) 324 VJ.

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