The Appleton Era from Appleton, Kansas • 3

Railroad Rumbles. nil rm ASHLAMD, The Appleton Era. it We propose to give the borrower the very lowest jrates and, Make no application for farm loans until you have seen VTPLETON, JUNE 1G, 1SS7. The Rock Island Survejors finished the work of cross sectioning betwee this place and 3Ieade Center last Saturday. The Wichita Western car; are to be in Greensburg to-day.

They have the grade stakes set as far as Mullinsville, and ADVERTISING KATES. Better terms and facilities than any other firm' or mortgage Cdihpany will or can give. we niaii just what we say; space forbids us to enumerate all the advantages we give the borrower, but will call your attention to a few: Disptav advertising, 50 eta per inch per month. lines, 10 liiieflrst inser- ion, five cents per line each subsequent insertion. All bills collected monthly, unless otherwise contracted.

are coming on west as fast as possible. The Rock Island people say they will have cars running into Appleton by the LOCAL SEWS. middle of October. They are working from Pratt Center east and from McPlier- son west. Bert Braymer went to Ashlandyesterday to prove up.

Charley Williams has been upon the sick list this week. F. L. niith will probably purchase the Appleton tonsorial parlor. The Xingman Pratt Railroad have The interest on your loan can be paid at our bank right here Afldand and we shall make no charge for sending the money efUt.

interest coupons will be promptly on hand, and you wiil avoid correspondence and anridyfiiice on account of the loan. We sell our loan directly to the Eastern investor, and can aiwaf a tell yon just where it is held, iu case you desire to anticipate payment of the mortgage, we can secure you a release at a reasoable rate. SECOINTD. What we tell yoti, yCu rely upon. You avoid all responsibility of misrepresentation or misunderstanding- with local agents, for you deal with headquarters and as our loans are written to ourselves, we are bound to make OUf agreements good.

Every promise and representation will be carried out to the letter if it takes the last dollar. Our loans are never cut down, or papers delayed. We make our own inspection, draw our own papers, and pay out our ewn money on the same day. 'We are accountable to no one except the, lender. If there should be any delay or misrepresentation we cannot shift the blame on some one two hundred miles away, but you can bring us to time.

FIKST. We are citizens of Clark County, and all our interests are centered here, every dollar of profit from eur loans will be invested here, and will acid to the available capital of the county. Our business is permanent and we cannot afford to conduct it otherwise than in a strightforward and honorable manner; other agents and loan companies will leave the county if the the season proves bad. We shall have to stay whether we want to or not, and shall do all in our power to develop the county's resources. We write the loans ourselves, and have nothing to do with any mortgage company two hundred or two thousand miles away.

contracted to erect buildings and lay tracks at Fonda, in the southeast part of Several lota have been Bold in the Ford county, The company is securing Shearer addition this week. C. M. Crews haa recently purchased a fine "Winchester. It is a beauty.

Chris Roof did a good job in the making of that desk for the Appleton Bank. Brace Appleton up and stay with her FINALLY, do not let some falsifying agent of some foreign companytall you all about our terms, but come to head quarters where you will always Gnd ua ready to give VOu full inforinaiton in regard to everything con nected with the loan. It will not cost you a cent, and even if we cannotmake a loan we shall be glad to meet you and will treat you courteously. cWINTON DEMING, State Bank, Ashland, Kansas. and at the old stand.

G. M. Magill. Chas Vernon, of Sidney, is a guest of Jim Lowry. lie will possibly locate iu Appleton.

W. E. Ilaun, one of Appleton's pioneers Wm. SIMPSON, AFFLETONDRUG ST QUE, D. W.

MAJOR, Land Loan ap-ent. A. WOOD, Notary Public, Sheriff Sughrue was in town last night on business. Will Cline of the Ashland House came up to Appleton to-day to breath our sanc it I timonious atmosphere. The band, boys arc putting up a plat 6ll NjuE 1 I GO TO form aud propose to indulge iu tripping the lisrht fantastic this evening.

J. D. Brownell expects to commence Owing to a delay in the arrival of our new goods, as well as in the completion of our ncv- building, this space was not filled last week as was announced. But our goods have at last arrived, and we are now located in our new buildlngf where we have the finest Drug Store the county in the next block north the old stand. Come in and see (he line display.

If you were brought, up in New York or Chicago, it will remind you of the "scenes of your childhood." Wkight Davis. is in the city and will probably remain. He is from Oberlin, Ohio. For Sale; A Decker Bros Piano in good order will sell cheap if sold at once. Inquire at this office.

23-ft. Reports having been circulated that I am going to leave town, I would say that they are base falsehoods. Stewart Alcorn. franchise for 21 years has been granted to a Dodge City firm to build and operate a system of water works in Cimarron. The man who says I am going to seek a location outside of Appleton as she stands to-day, dont know the first principles of truth.

S. A. Alcorn. Allen B. Sayles is expected home al the erection of a hardware store 22x48 on his lot 10 block 16, Main street next week.

Ashland, our charming county seat will celebrate Independence Day in great style. For best Terms on Long Time Quite a programe has been arranged. Mrs. Marie Darnell, who has been visi ting old friends in Appleton for the past Loans, Money paid' 'when Papers ai'e Signed, three weeks, returned to her home in Buffalo, N. last Tuesday.

most any day. We are expecting a letter Messrs Wendling, Wright and Cross ire laying out quite an extensive addition the right of way between Fonda and Greensburg. Dodge City Times. The following letter was received here Monday with reference to questions asked concerning the DM. A.

Iuka. June 10, 1887, II. C. Bkidgman, Al'PLETOX, KA5T. Dear Sir: The surveyors started from here Monday in a westerly direction, going at the rate of about five miles per day.

They will reach you soon. Grading will be commenced at once. Yours Truly JonxsoN VanVijet. The C. K.

N. commissioners of Ford county seem, to have established an oligarchy, judging from reports of interested parties. The road runs through a corner of Chas. Martin's chum, cutting off about three acres, for which he was awarded damages in the just and fair sum of $65.00. E.

C. Tade owns a quarter section adjoining, and is traversed diagon-only by the road, cutting it in two almost equal parts. He wanted damages in the sum of a hundred odd dollars, which was really a concession on his part to the road and was awarded but The Clark county commissioners are well known men of high standing, thoroughly posted on land valuation and we are sure that they will deal justly. In last weeks' issue we made notice of the filing of the charter of the Chicago, Kansas Texas Railway, showing its projected line from the north east -border of the state down through the north west corner of Clark county to the south west cor-uer of the'state. We immediately wrote to Hon.

G. W. Veale, Tax Agent of the Union Pacific Railway Company, and a member of the C. K. T.

R. for some information the road, and received a prompt response, of which the following is a portion; "Mr. A. L. Williams, the "Company' Geu'l Attorney, is much more conversant with the intentions of the new route than myself, and will turn your letter over to him for some facts concerning your interests and that of your people.

We are aware that your people are ever awake to public interest of this character, and sincerely hope that Mr. Williams may be able to give you some news that will be of interest to you. Our people are great iy hampered by Congress, or else jrou would see U. P. engines and cars in your section of the country ere snow would fly airain." to Appleton on the north.

This makes the fifth addition to the original plat, and shows the faith of the people in the future of our growing village. REAL AND SOLD. A list of Farms and 1 nmi Property now on handy for sale it a bargain." GIVE US A CALL AT OUR OFFICE, slilaild, ICan. John G. Spielman, division engineer on DILLIN CLINE, Successors to Cummins tD Son.

Real Estate Loan Brokers, Buy and sell Real Estate. Loan Money on Long of- Short Time. Money paid same day Application is inr.d'J.' We write our own papers. A good List of City Property For Sale on easy Terms. "Complete Abstract Books of the County COME, GIVE US A CALL, AshlallCl, Ktlll.

the C. K. with headquarters at Bloom, was in Appleton to-day on business connected with the road. Noel Edwards, editor of the Dodge City Democrat, was in Appleton Wednes Old newspapers for sale at this office. at Ashland stop at the Clifton house.

Bargains in dishes at W. B. Hess' at Dodge City. Lamps of all kinds at W. B.

Hess' at Dodge City, Kansas. For glassware of all kinds go to W. B. Hess, Dodge City, Kansas. Paris Green and London Purple for potato bugs at Appleton Drag store.

Dishes cheap at the queensware store of W. B. Hess at Dodge City, Kansas. If you want to sell your farm call on Hall Baknett, Appleton, Kansas For an excellent meal, and a good nights rest, when in Ashland go to the Central house. If you want to get your watch repaired in first class shape, take it to S.

W. Gould, at Ashland. For good accommodations, good meals, good, aeat and comfortable beds, go to the L'nion Hotel. Oil paintings from 1.00 up to $3.50 at the queensware store of W. B.

Hess at Dodge City, Kansas. Call at the queesware store of W. B. Hess when you are in Dodge City and he will show you bargains. When in need of abstracts, or you want to make a long or short time loan call on A.

F. Powers at Ashland. If you want a cheap farm call on or Adress, Hall Baksett, 21-tf. Appleton, Kansas. For bargains in farms or money at ow rates go to H.

M. Beverley First National Bank Building, Dodge City, Kas For bargains in farms or money at low rates go to II. M. Beverly First National Bank building, Dodge City, Kas. If you want anything in the line of jewelry, call on S.

W. Gould, of Ashland. You will find him in the store with Spen.ce Miner. A reliable timekeeper is a great moral, force. You can obtain such at A.

Shcar-mann's, of Dodge City, at a very moderate cash price. "Repairing a specialty, and promptly attended too. A fine assortment of Silver Ware, jewelry and Clocks, at Scharmann's of Dodge City. All goods are as represented, and sold at popular prices, This SOUTHWESTERN LAND day in the interest of the people of his "7 town who are trying to secure the remov from him every day authorizing ua to engage board for two. That new hotel would have come in good play this and last week.

Landlord Neely has hardly been able to accomodate his multitude of guests. Dr. Sims and ohn Shields were in Appleton on Tuesday en route to Ilumbar and other points in Colorado on a tour of inspection, speculation and recreation. Chas. Li Beard has purchased the pool and billiard tables and bowling alley of Scott Reynolds.

Charley is a popular young man, and will doubtless do well in his now venture. Fred Morey was attacked with cramp colic Saturday evening, and was quite seriously ill for several hours. Through the efforts of Dr. Sumner Davis he now able to bo up and at his bench. Messrs Irwin, Ilensly and JIayse, commissioners appointed to settle right of way claims along the Rock Island road, went over the line Monday in company with Mr.

Doty. The -latter gentleman says that everything was satisfactorily settled. C. II. Fisher, son of C.

Fisher, Manager of the C. K. Topeka, came eut al of the land othce trom Uarclen to their place. Mr. Edwards has been very successful in obtaining signatures to his petition, and if the other workers who are Ashland, Clark J.

Blancliard, manager. FIKST CLASS. out do as well, Garden had better "look a leetle oudt." Appleton Era. PIUST CLASS Possess your souls in peace. If every The leading" Real Estate firm of the great South West.

man, woman ana cnua tne aistnci signs a petition the land office will not be removed, for there is no occasion for it, and Mr. Lamar will pay no attention to the names of Tom, Dick and Harry obtained THE STATE BANK, THE CLARK COUNTY BATTv, REFERENCES: by misrepresentation. G. C. Herald.

WESTERN HOTEL. Ivan. IX CT.LiyS, Proprietor REMODELED THROUGHOUT, NEWLY FURNISHED, THOROUGHLY RENOVATED. Good Fare, Excellent Beds and Good AccommedatiOxis Generally. Hates Mederats.

WINTON DEMING, STATE HANK, For Maps of County and information regarding Southwest Kansas, Address, J. Blaxchaed, Ashland, Kansas. Pleasant Vale District. Thursday night a large gathering met at the home of Mr. Wellman, it being a surprise party given Miss Jessie.

Ice cream and cake were served on the lawn, and all was as merry as light hearts could make it. Thursday, the last day of school, was HARNESS SHOP. OLIVER celebrated by a picnic on the Mulberry. About seventy-five were present. The popular jeweler is located in Kirkpatrick's-jr Aug.

Crumbaugh, Probate Judge, Real Estate, Collection and Insurance Agency, -vfo; DEALER IX HARNESS, CURRY COMBS, BRUSHES, SADDLES AND STABLE FURNISHINGS. Repairing Neatly and Promptly Done. I exercises were a credit both to teacher and pupils. Miss Swan has done excellent work in our school. IT.

T. Brigham has bought a herd of cattle. J. JTorris and Berton Hill are working at Bloom. Our Sunday School has a large attendance.

Preaching every two weeks. II. E. Wellman has traded cattle for J. M.

Sharp's place. Dr. Lake is living on his timber claim. May Underwood was married last Thursday. That accounts for her not attending the picnic.

We will celebrate the 4th of July. Let all come and have a good time. KANSAS. APPLETON, Kansas is the glad, glorious Eden of America a modern paradise in which no tempter is permitted to come. Guarded by the flaming sword of inhibitory laws the serpent is exiled and men and women are invited to remain and enjoy the fruitage of its fair fields and bask in the sunshine of its marvelous progress.

Unlike its prototype there is no forbidden fruit that is indigenus to its soil, and those who would stray into by and forbidden paths must pass the Rubicon of its boundry lines. In its pure atmosphere and invigorating sun light the fabled fountain of perihial youth is found, and laved by the life-giving waters of success the wrinkles of past struggles and failures are washed away, and the cheering smiles of renewed hope appear where erstwhile sat the furrowed frown of care. G. C. Herald.

Final Have furniture store. The elephant stable has fitted up a nice room for a reading room for their customers, and have everything to make it iome like. They keep stock as cheap as any other stable in Dodge, and have the oest accommodations. Go and see. 51-t-f.

If 3rou want to make a Loan at a low rate of interest, on your farm, call on John W. Jones, opposite the Union Hotel As soon as the papers are signed you get the money and we the promise to pay no delay. Rents and all Other Collection Given Special Att ntion. and all other Legal Papers Drawn up with care, on Hand a Full Line of Legal Blaks. Dodge City, Kat Si LiyEry Feed Stable.

JOHNSON GRIFFIN, Props. OF THE WEST. Custom Milling a specialty. Besides our regular line of Merchant work, we carry all grades ef FAMILY FLOURS. Also a selected stock of BRAN, SHORTS, CORN and WHEAT CHOPS, MEAL, GRAHAM, Etc.

Notices For Publication. Wanted. 100 farms to sell. 21 tf. Hall Baesett.

ASHLAND, Iinj Office at Garden Citv, Kan, May. 4. 18S7. Notice is herebv given that the following nam ed settler has filed notice of her intention to make final proof in'support of her claim and that said proof will be made before T. Vanderslice, Probate judge at Dodge City, on July 2nd 1887, viz, Vic Myers od 5755 for the se qr, sec.

32. t29 sof range 24 w. She name the following witnesses to prove her continuous residence upon and cultivation of (North part of town, east side of Main street.) Gone, But Not forgotten. On Wednesday noon of last week Perry Steinman, the proprietor of the Apple-ton House faded into the dim distance and is liable to stay there. On the first day of last January Perry thought he saw a gold mine in feeding the hungry and lodging Notice.

Having associated myself with tke old reliable firm of E. K. Hall in the land and loan business, I am also prepared to attend to any legal business in the practice of law. 'Having had several years Experiance am prepared to advise and Practice in the District Court of Clark and A New Departure. We will henceforth carry ALL VARIETIES of GRASS SEED, Clover, Timothy, Alfalfa, Bluegrass, Orchard Grass, Spring Wheat and Barley.

Highest Cash price paid for corn. TIMMONS GEAR, ASHLAND, KANSAS. saidland.viz: Charles Martin, William McCollough, Charles Gassert, James Rhea, all of Appleton. Kansas. 19-24 C.

F. M. Kiles, Register. Special to Frank Norton. First class accommodations.

Horses boarded by day or week. Give us a call. the weary and worn body of man, and so, leasing the Appleton House for one year, he threw open its doors as landlord. For several months all went as smothly as a adjoining counties. Tour patronage solicited.

I will always be found at the office of Hall Barnett. 21-tf. J. HI Barnett. sled down hill, and he passed the fleeting moments enjoying this short life.

But the man who thinks that this life is but one the C. K. N. boys at Appleton and is getting a rich blossom on hi complexion which will soon entitle him to recognition as a full fledged Kausau. The Sunday School picnic on Wednesday at the ranch was well attended.

About 115 were in attendance. Ashland, and nearly every Sunday School district in the county was well represented. A most enjoyable time is redorted. The employees of the Era office raised a fine basket of peas, which would be a credit to the best gardener in the west. They raised them gently from the floor of the grocery and placed them on the This is a Capital joke.

That is, the Topeka Capital. Messera S. A. Alcorn, Stewart Alcoin, Chas. Brownell and the harmless Eka scribe took a trip to Bloom, Corbitt, Buck-lin, Mullinsville and Greensburg last week.

They had a fine trip and saw the smoke of an engine on the Wichita Western railroad. Messrs H. E. Taylor, cashier of the fWinton State Bank, and Geo. Theis, cashier of the First National Bank, Ashland, were in the city Monday for the purpose of attending the meeting of the board of directors of the South Side Investment Company.

Mr. A. A. Bundy has been appointed Justice of the peace by Governor Martin, for Appleton, to fill a vacancy. He went to Ashland yesterday and filed his bond.

Mr, Bundy is one of the best residents in the county, and is well qualified to perform the duties attached to the office. To tub Ashlasd Base Ball Club; The Appleton Base Ball Club hereby accepts the challenge of the Ashland Base Ball Club, game to be played in Appleton on Saturday, une 18, or on such day as may suit the convenience of the Ashland Club, suitable notice to be given the Appleton Club. S. A. Alcobs, Captain.

Allen B. Sayles, of the Appleton, Eka, formerly of this office, arrived in town on Saturday, looking very well despite his recent illness. Curiosity is ou tiptoe as to the mysterious paragraph that recently appeared in the Ashland paper, respecting his taking back to Kansas one of Pennsylvania's fairxiaughters. Northern Tier Gazette, Tro-, Pa. Bucklin, alias Colcord, alias Newkirk, has been placed upon and moved seven miles, to a point two and one-half miles south of Corbitt, Ford county, on the-line of the Rock Island survey.

Au attempt is being made to move Corbitt to Bucklin for the sake of getting a post office, an article which they are sadly iu need of. The Rock Island railroad own fifty-five per cent of the town. Being iu the center of a fair agricultural neighborhood, Bucklin ought to make a good town in time. The board of directors of the South Side Investment Company met in Appleton on Monday evening and elected the following officers for the ensuing year; President, A. McCristal; Vice President, II.

E. Taylor; Secretary, Herbert Brown; Treasurer, Geo. Theis, Jr. The South Side Investment Company purchased and platted the Shelton forty acres as an addition to Appleton, and lots J' will be placed ou sale in a few days with H. C.

Bridgnian Co, the company's wmm umm mmm long summer holiday, and that all he has to do is to bask in the sunshine and nestle Mb in a bed of roses, is largely at error. It Notice to Farmers. Call at the new harness shop north of the drug store, where you can get hand isn't He soon experianced some of its vicissitudes. Bills of every variety were presented to him with the compliments of the giver. Mortgages came to him in due Figs always ready at LANGTO HARDWARE DEALERS IN 11 "SrSL 3Z -A.

E5- TINWARE, STOVESHu CUTLERY. Blue Grass Sulky Plows, Bain, Mitchell and Orchard City Wagons. TIN ROOFING AND CORNISH work a specialty. See us before letting your contracts. -CORNER BRIDGE LOCLST STS.

Dodge City, Kail. made harness, men and side saddles of all kinds, of our own make, at reasonable prices. We challenge the man that will beat us on harness and saddles of any kind. We also keep on hands harness, saddies, I-ind Office at Garden city 14 1887. Notice is herebv given that the following named settler has filed" notice of his intention to make final proof iu support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before J.

B. Stockton, clerk of the dist court at Ashland od Aug 13 1387, viz; Phillip S. Lucas, lor the half nw qr, sw qr ne qr, sec30, tp 31 25w. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said laud, viz; Hiram Barney, ohn "White, Lyman Bingham, A Neelv, all of Appleton, Kas, 24-29 CFM Niles, Register. Land Office at Garden City kan.

June 14, 1887. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim and that said froof will be made before T. j. Vancterslice, Tobate judge of Ford County, Kansas, at his office in Dodge City, Kansas, on Aug. 12, 1S87, viz; Robert Steinman, for the half of sw qr, sec 23, tp 29s r24w.

He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence uponand cultivation of said land, viz: Maloney, Fred Kelly, of Appleton, Charles Harman, of Bloom, Geo. Har-man, of Appleton, Kansas. 24-29 C. F. M.

Niles, Register I.and Office at Garden City June 14, 1S87. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler lias filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before J. B. Stockton, clerk district court, Clark county, at Ashland, on Aug 13, 1887, viz; Hiram Barney, for the se qr see 19. to 81s 24v.

whips, collars, bridles, sweat and collar rr REASONABLE RAT time, and covered his effects as does the snow the stubble of the field in mid-win-ter. His company was often sought, but, singularly enough he seemed chary of popularity. The day grew irksome, and he longed for the mantle of night to fall that he might be secluded from public view. He debated with himself "whether it was nobler to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, or to take pads, lines and halters. 22-4t R.

SCHOXEWETTEK. To whom it may concern. SPECIAL ATTENTION TO Notice is hereby given that the of Clark county, Kansas, will proceed up arms against a sea of trouble" and by THAKSIEHTS Newly Fukxished. Thoroughly Renovated. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation ofj said land, viz: Lymau Bingham, Owen Arentj r.vtmntv.nnm flying, end them.

He decided to fly. Packing his few belonging in a grip, he flew. He is gone, but not forgotten. They that mourn, and the depth of their misery is as follows; Stewart Alcorn, $150.00, seenrred by mortgage on furniture; Williams Dickerson, $192.75, for on the 11 th day of July, 1887, to survey and establish the sections and quarter section lines and corners also the divisions and sub-division lines and corners of sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16,17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 and 33, south, range 24, west. Said notice isin pursuance of a notice now on file in the surveyors office.

Signed by interested property-owners. James Wjiarry, 24-27 County Surveyor. i A large stock of all A. NEEL proprietor. of FEED For Sale.

Phillip i.ucas, a peters, an oi Appleton, nas. 24-29 Mies, Register. Iand Office at Garden City Kan. June 14, 1887. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before J.

Kennedy, Probate Judge at" Ashland, Kas, an Aug. 10 1887, viz; John H. 0Connell, for the se qr see 35, tp 30S 23w. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: Leuthstrom, Jas W. Searle, Frank Beek, G.

Gliitwood. all of Vanhem, Kas. Also Granville Chitwood, for the half ne qr, half se qr, sec 1, fp 3is 23w. groceries, no security; FredPerrett, on note, no security; Hired help out CONSUMPTION CURED. about Geo.

Cline, S. W. Parks, 10.00. Besides these amounts a half mouth's rent is due Mr. Wilson, the agent for the hotel, and several of the V.

Tlie Traveling1 audi Local Public will find first-class boys were let down from one to five dol lars. The people of Appleton, while blaming I have recently purchased the livery barn and stock, and propose to ran it in a first-class manner. We will at pared to furnish first-class teams and first-class vehicles, and at prices as low as the lowest. GIVE US A CALL AECORF Co: themselves for letting Perry get ahead of them, and longing to lay hands on him, have nothing whatever against his excel ACCOMMODATIONS An old physician, retired from active practice having had placed in his hands fcy an East India Missionary the formula of a simple vegetable remedy for the speedy and permanent cure of Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma, and all Throat and Lung affections after having thoroughly tested its wonderful curative powers in thousands of cases, feels it his duty to make it known to his suffering fellows. The recipe sent free, to all who may desire it, with full directions for preparing and successfully usinar.

Address, with stamp, namina this paper. Dr. M. Cass. 2.1Q Gvaufi Jersy City, N.J.

He names tne loiiowmg witnesses to prove nis continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: Leuthstrom, Jas Searle, Frank Beck, John H. O'Connell, all of Vanhem, Kan. 24-29 CFM Niles, Register. Land office at Garden city, 3 Notice is herebv given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his ciaim, and that said proof will be made before J. B.

Stccktou, clerk of the district court at Ashland on Au; 10. 1887, viz; Alva P. Graves, for the half ne qr, se qr ne qr, no qr fe qj. sen tp 30s 2-3w. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of stiid laud.

vLt: Kitrharrl I Mav, 'James Vat-ton, Vi'iiai-d, Alexander Kineaid, all of htriiria, ls. C- F. 51. Niles. Register.

lent mother, or the brother, both of whom are respected and well liked in the community. They sympathize with them in their eiubarressin situation and earnestly hope that no harm may result to them by reason of Perry's conduct. APPLETON, KAN APPLETON.