Comanche City News from Comanche City, Kansas • 1

4 r' I AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY NEWSPAl'Ell, DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF COMANCHE CITY AND COUNTY. VOL 1, COMANCHE CITY, COMANCHE COUNTY, KANSAS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1886, 1. (D XT. NEWS Jim Williams, whoso farm adjoins Tke two Charleys, Sherman and Mc Comanche is the only two-year-old TOWN AND COUNTY. RAY, -DEALKK 'I Grog D-D TO Canned Goods.

Cigars, Tobaccos, Etc. no Carries a tMimpli-to stock of everything I'l hi" wlnno wild. 111k uliu is to cat little be Highest Price for North side Main Street COMANCHE CITY, KANSAS. OVERSTREET BROTHERS, JN- PROVISIONS, lino, niul scllg nt A to prices us tmm-st imi low nil vnmpetltorH. HohIh) payn the Country Produce.

CB, hive full ptouktutf NOTIONS. Kansas At their riirmp CnsVi Ptoi loots ancionoes I CI ME A GROCERIES. 31 iff, I 'I 1 1 1 DRY GOODS, HATS AND CAPS v' Gent's Furaishin Glass and Which they will ohonper than nny liko firm In tnwn fort-tish. Cull nnrt sco nmking your pui-cliiiHCH, ut county in Kansas which supports eleven newspapers. According to the Echo, the improvements in Coldwater for the past year foot up S40 ,800.

John, our jolly mail carrier, is like the proverbial rooster, whose voice proclaims the morn. The McDaniel boys have sold and hauled to Gorham's ranch several loads of corn and oats. Probate Judge Jennings has revoked the liquor permits of some of the Cold-water druggists. Our substantial brick buildings are a credit, and speak volumes fur the stability of our town. Taxes to the.

amount of over $1,000 were paid into the county treasurer's office last Monday Several blocks of ottr town property have lately been purchased by some Winfleld gentlemen. The grade-stakes on the Southern Kansas railroad through this county are being set this week. Frank Broadwell has the contract for roofing the new brick block. Frank is a number one workman. 11.

A. Munson's name will doubtless go thundering down the ages as that of the first subscriber to the News. Several loads of cedar posts, hauled from the Territory, passed through here (Saturday, bound for Pratt Center. Justice lade and his friends have re turned from their hunt in the Territo ry, and report that game is scarce. A shooting-match will be held in this city on Christmas.

A cow and nuiner ous turkeys will be offered up as sacr: lices. The farmers in the valley are plant ing out great numbers of fruit and other trees. May they all grow and thrive. A full and complete stock of patent medicines, as well as everything else in the drug line, at Mayes' drug store, on Main street. Charley Sherman, the contractor for the building of the now block, has eni ployed extra carpenters, and tilings ar being pushed.

Frotectionites will gather round a Christmas-tree, at the school house in that place, Friday night. A general invitation is extended. Make the little ones happy by Ailing their stockings with candies from L. ltay's store. The iinest stock in the county to select from.

The iron doors for the vaults In the court house ut Coldwater have arrived and our county records will soon be safe from lire and burglars. F. A. Clover was In town lust week inquiring into the financial standing of our citizens. He represents the mer cantile agency of Dun Co, An interesting sketch of early days in Comanche, written by a pioneer set tier, was crowded out this week, but will appear in om- next issue.

The Xkwr office fully supplied with the latest job printing material, and orders for anything in that line will receive prompt attention. Milt Kliultise, the Coldwater harness manufacturer, has on hand a large stock of Inp-roljes and horse-blankets, clieajwr than ever before known. Sheriff Bowers is expected to arrive today from Ossawattamie, whither he went to convey Lewis MyhlfeMt, of Protection, to the insane Asylum. ith the single exception of the court house, the new two-story brick block in this city is by far the l-st atitf most costly building in the county. Judge Anderson, of Pratt Center who was here a slioit time since, says that without exception the brick made at this place re the best in Kansas.

Foot-hall seems' a great source of amusement here. "Scotty" is doing Ids lest to initiate the youth of this vi cinity into the mysteries of the game. The farmers of this valley raise the finest crops in the Ktate. The corn crop firm averaged nearly fifty bushels to the act, on sod ground. Wheat far excels pri.ir expectations.

this town, departed for Winfleld, last week. Before starting he ordered the Neavs sent to a couple of his eastern friends. Coldwater has been raised from a fourth-class to a third-class postoffice. Barring Comanche City, Coldwater is destined to be the best town in the county. A couple of gentlemen from Missouri were in the city for several days last week, with a view to purchasing land.

They purpose coming here in the spring to George Oveistreet is now a full-Hedged Comanche, and smiles across the counters at the firm's store in this city, ltobert Oveistreet has returned to Avilla. An indication of the progressive, enterprising spirit of our business men may be seen in our advertising columns. The people here understand the value of printer's ink. Let every one attend the Christmas tree festival, at the Bchool house two miles east of town, Friday night. No pains will be spared to make the occasion an enjoyable one.

L. M. Weeden, of the Democrat; Hon. E. West, W.

A. Mansfield and Dr. J. Hempstead were among the Avilla "boys" who took in the dance in this city, last Friday night. Christmas is nigh.

Open the hand of charity and give each his mite for the enjoyment of the youth of our neighborhood. May Santa Clans be a cheerful giver and the recipients be happy. Bob Mayes celebrated his thirty-seventh birthday yesterday, by betting up cigars in royal style. Printers and oilier habitual "snipe" smokers could he seen at the rear end of a genuine Havana filler. The new town of 23oston, Colorado, which' was founded by Coldwater men, is catching a large immigration from our county-seat.

The new town bids fair to outgrow Chicago, and make for tunes for its founders. We were pleased with an introduction to Ike Mussett, who passed through here Tuesday, enroute for the Half Circle-Box ranch. He had been spend ing a few days at Ashland, and report ed everything booming. Col. W.

B. Gregory and Hon. E. S. West have formed a co-partnership for the practice of law, at Avilla.

They are able disciples of Blackstone, and merit a large share of patronage. Their card appears in this issue. Freighters from Kinsley are gather ing up salt from the plains near here. They report that a ready sale is made and good prices given. It is reully surprising to see the great quantity of salt now formed on the plains.

Revs. Hayes and Davis have battered the ramparts of sin clear out of shape at Protection, during the last two or three werkH. About sixty conversions hud been scored up to date. Suppose you try Comaucho City a few rounds, brethren. Charley Welch utarled, Tucml.y, to Altoomi, Wilson county, to be ab sent a couple of weeks.

The lmys who are bont pwted have no hesitancy iti saying that he will bring back, as bis bride, oneof Wilson county's fairest daughters. A grand ball Will be given at Cold- water, under the auspices of the I. O. 0. Olii istmiis eve.

All are invited. letter containing the announcement was sent to the Kkwk, but it mysteri ous disappeared. Will try to do better next time. It is a pleastitg ernd pictiueshue sight on a Imirbt mmv morning, to In-bold the hills on Arthur Gorham's extensive range on liiiai-j-oii, dotted with cattle peacefully grazing. What would some of out- fcafttr rn friends give for such A lew? A lai-ge well litis recently been dug and bricked up hi frotii of the City 3r ery bain.

Five fr-et of the purest a tcr has been obtained-, which proves great Ideneiit to the eifmiinity. Th? irl) is tbe prettiest wt! have seen the county. Tifaiiks to nergetiu agento, MmHm4jv Trdel- lVttii: Daniel, have contracted to build a new school house, 24 by 82 feet, in district 83, three miles northwest of town. The discussion of theological ques tions, by Dr. Buggies and C.

C. Hart, Tuesday, filled the postoffice with a crowd of men anxious to learn, as they expected to, whether they were to be angels or Imps in the world to come. At last accounts, no decision had been reached. Aouple of gentlemen from Siloam Springs. Arkansas, have bought 120 acres of the Dixon farm, two miles southeast of town, and are preparing to engage largely in the nursery business.

This Is a natural fruit country, and home-grown trees will doubtless find a ready market here. A movement will shortly be inaugurated to Becure the extension of the Kinsley and Protection mail line to this city. The service between here and Coldwater will also be increased to daily next week, which will give us as good mail facilities as are enjoyed by any of our neighboring towns. At the school house east of town, on New Years eve, the local talent will the question, "Itesolved, that the pulpit has done more than the press to civilize Isn't it just a little bit singular that the two great agencies combined haven't thor mighly tamed the world? E. Welch lias proved himsel be an excellent mechanic and a rush ing foreman.

Hegaruless of cold morn ings, he has raised the beautiful brick block at Main street and Fourth avenue to its full height. From the top of the building the town of Protection can be plainly seen. Arthur Trevellyan has just returned from Iuka, where he has been for the past few days, accompanied by D. Kelly, of Coldwater. The object of their journey was to confer with Mi-McKay, of the D.

M. A. railroad who has submitted a proposition to build to Coldwater and this city. Mrs. Dr, Haggles returned, Sunday evening, from Iowa, win titer she was summoned to see her father, Mr.

Tel ler, who was seriously ill. The gentle' man had so far recovered as to be able to accompany his daughter on her re turn. Mr. Teller expresses himself -us highly pleased with our country and climate. A dance was given In Mr.

Riser's spacious brick building last Friday evening. A large number of our Pro tection and Avilla friends were in at tendance, and the iiidit fantastic us indulged in and thoroughly enjoyed un til the early hours of morning. "Un cle Ike's" band was in attendance. An elegant supper was served ut the Gay lord House. Desiring to reach the largest number of readers, Messrs.

Sisson Sisson, of Coldwater, avail themselves of the ad vertising columns of the Nkwh. These gentlemen have taken the front place among the real estate and loan agents at the county seat, and gained an enviable reputation for promptness an di e-liability. Arthur Trevellyan is a veritable wheel-horse in print-shop As reli gious and sporting editor he stands at the head of the class of '80, and the manner in which he "bustles'' a hand- press wouh entitle him to membership in any pvessi union. The News is under many obligations to him for favors this week. An editor's sanctum 18 at times he gloomiest of resorts, and but for 've frequent visits of the gentler sex, 1-stowing their smiles and pleasant talk, we could not well exist.

Truly ron.y we say, with Htrang: "There within the busy city, Dwelt nmMcrt ftnmg and fair; Sweet le -8( and premd and jrott AfcHrc-cjr'ed, with gulden limr." A few days Hgo Probate Judge Jfn- nings moved his family from Coldfa-t(T to lleeder, Kiowa county, vhich net disqualify! him for holding office in county. Accordingly, at a calh'd meeting: of the board of colnfiiissiotirrs, last Monday, the office of probate judge was declared vacant. The "old has been a model official, but his irming interefct near Hcedcr rendered It impossible for hint to mtixi'u Joi'gt-r away. Comanche, i-Inoi)n) More ut Avlllrt, KannnK. Hang up your stockings.

The days begin to lengthen. Only tvvo days till Chrintmaa. Mrs." C. F. Gaylord was among our cullers, this week.

Smoke the "Avadink" cigars, tit De-wees Haggles'. A new show-case adorns the counter at llay'a store. Uuy your groceries at Dewees Buggies' Tostollice Xesc-utunga's public school building is Hearing completion. Bantu Gnus makes his headquarters at Hay's grocery house. Go to Dewees Buggies fur fine cigars and chewing gum.

Joe Sherman started to Kiowa for load of lumber, yesterday. Miss Martha Bolar was a visitor in the News office, yesterday. Dr. Buggies made a short visit to Medicine Lodge, last week. Jasper Eamsey, of Protection, was seen on our streets, Monday, Call on Dewees Ruggles for lamp chimneys and mixed candies.

Comanche City offers superior Inducements to boot and shoemaker. J. G. Vurnum recently sold his farm near town and has moved to Kinsley. 8oine of the hoys are enjoying lots fun vith the geese on the Cimarron.

Whele do all the people come from? Immigration to this part is increasing. The mails for this place are Increasing, which necessitates a daily delivery. Hilly of Protection, shook hands with his friends ahereway, Fri- John Eidson will pay cash for hides Mail and-stage offices, Fourth avenue. Jehu Overstreet, of Avilhi, took in the sights of our city, the latter part of last week. John Cochran is the happiest man in Koller Flats.

Cause, a bran-new hoy at his house. The streets today are thronged with vehicles, and our merchants are reap ing a harvest. George Yokura, of Avilla, was in the titv vesterdav. looking after his real estate interests. Mr.

Lockwood. representing the Kiowa bottling works, was a Comanche visitor last week. Mr. Swickart is moving to this city and will start a meat market. lie owns line herd of beeves.

ham-Is, boxes, bundles and bales of candies, Just the tiling for Christmas, at ltay's grocery house. Hamsey Brothers have nearly finished their work on the new schooi house, one mile west of town. Go to Dewees Haggles' for the 'Gold Leaf Patent Flour" 'the best Hum- sold in Comanche county. We are meeting with the heartiest of receptions. Our office is besieged by persons enrolling as subscribers.

The properly of the Lovejoy-Glass- eock Trading at Evansville, will be sold at sheriff's sale tomorrow. Persons needing money at a low rate and on slmrtiiotice, apply to Macinpok TrkvkllYAX. TV M. Dixon, a former resident of this vicinity, is down from Lake City, looking after his land interests here. Maciudoe Trevellyan are having a large quantity of hay hauled from the Flats and re-tdacked near their livery barn.

Powder and shot are- now in demand ti stay the flight of fat geese, flocks of which are constantly alighting on the Cimarron. F. Gaylord has just caused to be meted upon Ids farm east of town an 1. X. I- windmill, which is giving complete satisfaction.

Ve are delighted to see our Kiowa friends so jubilant over their future ji-osiects. With three preat systems of railroads, their progress is assured. xJ. R. MAYES, -DEALER IN- Jces mm kihd.

MID lllUUlmi them. mon- Avages lusness a man, i con- Paints, Oils, Perfumery, Toilet Articles, Notions, Etc. all MOD Fine Tobacco and Cigars m- av- com-1 Pure Wines and Liquors for Medical Use. nave ery Ilonac-, COMANCHE CITY, KANSAS, ary Main Street, Opposite the Gaylord THE CITY era, "he id P- MACINDOE TREVELLYAN, Proprietors. -DKALKK8 Horses.

Mules, Busies Cartages LIVERY, liJ- Itas at Ilea Prices Connection with barn. COMANCHE CUT. KAN. 'M-Cte tants Sale Feed and Wagon Yard In tawf Mulii Wrf-t end FomtU Art-mi'', I.