Wilburn Argus from Wilburn, Kansas • 3

MONEY 1 iTfl-To loan on deeded timh lind to in alto iiual proofs, W. 1). Co. Dodge City. HO FOR WILBURN! The good live town of the CKOOKED CREEK Valley.

PuMished every Friday. Tim MS; Ono year, $1.50 Six iitwilliH, Three month, 50 Single Copies, 05 You run buy 7 jumhkIs Dil worths -coffee 1'ov 1. of Joint TiFcChiisty Straw liala. at from 5 to 75 eents at Clausen, IJonson Two of the fair damsel of Southwestern Kansas, having recently heard of the goodly number of good looking bachelors, payed our town a visit with a view of "catching on." We have been rd able infonned that yo editor and Wm. Clino were the unfortunate victums.

DO YOU WISH A Jona than Cono yt RESTAURANT, on sou side of the river, opposite the south side hotel. Meals at all hours. Accommodations, first claas. price, 25 cents. Wolls Maitin, Black-smithing WAGON MAKERS Dotlgr.

City Kansas, South of Rail-road track. J. I)obhsf JJodo City, Kans. -FIRST CLASS- TONSORIAL ARTIST- Cirshop 2 doors west of the Great Western Hotel. I03SE IN THE EST? JlOW TO KT TO WIUJUKJiY When you get to Kansas City, the gateway through which pours the great Htream of western emigration, take the old reliable A.

T. S. F. R. and a pleasant ride of miles over the boundless prairies of Kansas will bring vou to Dodge City, the seat of Ford county.

There you will find at seven o'clock each morning except Sunday one of Cal. Ferguson's well equipped four horse stages ready to take you south The stage olllcc is in Emerson's store two doors west of the Dodge House. There you will find the courtcuos manager of the line, Dick Silver, who will take charge of your baggage, and furnish juii a ticket to your destination. The first town on the rouio is Wilburn, twenty two miles southwest of Dodge, where you an he at ten o'clock. The stajro passes on 10 miles further and strikes Fowler City Meade Counlv for dinner.

The next station is Meade, Center the seat of Meade County fourteen miles from Fowler. The line passes (hence to Tascosa. This is one of the heste-quipped and managed lines in S. AY. Kansas and passes through a section of country of unsurpassed fertility and beauty.

NOTKS. By request of a pairoii of of our achool, we publish this week an essay, which was written by one of the fair Sadies of the Wilburn school, in order that their parents may see the progress they have made during the past winter, under Hie able managetneiit of our teacher, Willet Jirown, will sell you good tea at only 23 cts, per ll. 0. Marsh Sons, are (he lending clothing merchants, of Dodge City. Mr.

and Mis. Andrews look in the county seat last Wednesday. Best MuclnuH oils for all kinds of machinery Sold by MeChriuty. J. W.

Brown lias added to the appearance of his residence by painting. Lookout for itthe ad. ot "Ur. R. Hales next week.

Hardware. L. Palmer, who for the past two months lias been among us, started Wednesday last for his home in 111. We regret to loose young palmer, as we will miss him in our literary society. He was always ienared, either with select reading or a number one declamation.

Also it diminishes our bachelor number, one. Any way he will be with us again in the fall. offers you one where you can enjoy the Luxuries of a delightful climate. PORE SOFT MB HEALTHFUL -GUN- TIE, REPAIR lowler, 1'artics knowing thuiiselves to he in debt to Clawson, Benson wil' please call imd sell h. The Tuesday night was a success in every respect.

Every body responded to the duties assigned them. "When in Dodge, Call and see the oleirant line of Millinery at the Bazaar of Mrs. Ida hcadle. (Joods sold at eastern pries. Fine ladies slippers.

Summer underwear, (iau.e shirts. Fine launsat Cla wson, Benson Co. Kan. With Dr. Milton; Dentist City Kansas, SO years experience, AViil be found at the office during all business hours, Ollice, over Mrs.

Beadle's shop. W. S. Bales, successor U) Carey Smith, will open in a few days a number one stock of hardware, where you can get any thing you want, from a threshing machine engine down to the smallest size cambric needle. He will also keep a good and wellselecled stock of lumber; a thing much needed by our town.

Mr. Dales is a moral young man and we see no reason why he wont Mak (j a success in the new enterprise. I. E. RAY, TONSORIAL ARTIST, AYm.

('line, Cochran, W. S. Bales and Charley Brown, bought a line lot of ponies this week, number. They are as fine a lot of horses as we have seen this season. Fowler, Kan.

Satisfaction guarranteed. Shop open all the time. Charges reasonable. 0. Marsh Sons, have just received the largest ami m4biest lot of cloth-ing everolfcrd in City.

According to announcements Ilev. Piatt, State Evangelist was with us t'1 rLUy night, as was alaj Mrs. Plait. The senium was a very forcible one, after which he spoke very highly of the progress our people had made during the past year and hoped they would continue on iii the good work. Mr.

and Mrs. Plait rendered some fine music. The following day, they were to organize a Sunday school 7 miles, north east of town, and another one J2 miles north west of Wilburn. GOOD SOCIAL SURROUNDINGS; THE BENEFIT of SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, LITERATY SOCIETIES, Do you wish a farm, in a country, fast becoming. An Agricultural Paradise? Corns tn that part of FOllD County, lying in the VAIL11Y noted for a-soil of INEXHAUSTIBLE IlICILYESS.

It is here for you and can be bought cheaply. Do you wish to make Profitable and safe investment of Capital? COME TO WILBURN. For Particulars as to Business openings, Add res; Wilburn, Town Company. Charley Cross of Appleton, was in town last week, lie was surprised to seethe substai tial buildings that had gone up since bis former visit. Chock is a jovial, jolly fellow and we are glad to have him visit us.

Wilburn, Kans. PAINTER, 1 am prepared to do fancy painting, paper hanging Give ma a call. Mrs. Beadle carries the finest assortment of hits in South-western Kansas, and f11s at bed rock prices, her a call The Wiluurn Sunday school has designated the 25 of June as a suitable time to have a picnic. Last Sunday a committee of three were appointed to select a place suitable for the occasion and also to invite the neighboring schools.

Mr. Lambert's grov west of town, will probably be the place, as it is the only place suitable for such gatherings. Every body come with well idled bankets and have a good time. By order ot com. M.

W. Brown, W. S. liales, M. J).

Andrews. Harry Williams ami a Mr. Xewkirk, of Appleton, were in town Tuesday evening. former is business manager of the while the latter is one of the rustling real-estate men of Ap-pleton. They report things prosperous in that "neck-'o-vvoods" Wilburn Ford County Kansas.

0. Marsh Sons, wholesale and retail dealers in CLOTHING, HATS CAPS. LOOTS and SHOES, and men's FUKNlSiUMJ goods. 3-0 Wilburn to the front! NOW is the time to CO a W. S.

Reborn, who is well and favorable known by our people of Wilburn, returned hist Tuesday from Kingman, Kingman county, where he has been for the past two months. Mr. Reborn will makelinal proof this week and then he goes back to Kingman. Mr. Eehoru is a gjod citizen and we regret very much to loose him.

Our loss, is Kingman's gain. We cheerfully recommend lam to the pei-pie of Kingman, both as a citizen and minister. NOTICES FOR PUBLICATION. Land ollice at Garden City Kansas. May 22r.d PSS(i.

Notice is hoveby given that the following named settler has filed notice of her intention to make final proof in support of her claim and that, said proof will be made before McCar-ry clerk court at Dodgo City Kansas on Saturday July 101 li issii. viz: Clara Forker no for thes qr of sec 2 tp ill 23 w. She names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: Ira A Fisher Skelton Maftie Fisher and Elias Bishop all of AVilbnrn Kansas. 7-12 0 Niles, Reg. Land Office at Garden City Kan.

Mav 23th lfisil. Nolice is hereby given that the following named settler has Hied notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before Ant. Crem-haugh probate judue or Ford county Kan at Dodge City Kan on July 10 1KS( viz: David Underwood no-iuil for the. n. foe 21 ti 28 range 24 w.

He names the. followim; witnesses io prove Ins csntinuous residence upon and cultivation nfsa.id hind viz: Frank Wright II Benson Thomas Graham and Charles Maize all of Dodge City Kansas Also: AValter Kouner no for the wf sec io tp 2: 23 w. lie names the following witnesses to prove bis continuous upon and cultivation of said land, viz: i) Pitman Pitman Battles and TMoy-ais. all of Dodge Cily Kansas. Also: Mairgie Nichols no for the e'f e.l sec tp 27 24 west.

lie names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said laud, vis: Arthur Ashley Jones Wm Donal-son and John Hamilton all of Dodge City Kas, 712 Nlles, Reg. Land oliice at Garden Ciiv Ivans, May 24th li-bti. Nolice is here by given that I he fob lowimr r.amcd settler has lib notice of his inlertioii to make final proof in support of hisclaini and that said proof will be made before Aug Crumhaugh probate judge of Ford county Kans at Dodge Cilv Kan on July Kith lSKrt for the lots 4 sl w4 see 1 tp 21) 23 w. He names the following witnesses to prove his- continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land viz: Brunei1 Elmer Brunei1 William Morrison and John Hare all ot Dodge city Kansas, Also: John Hare no for the sec 2 tp 25 w. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: Brunei1 Elmore Brunei1 William Morrison and Allium Miller all of Dodgecb.y Kans.

712 it Nil, les, Register. Land office at Garden City Kansas. May 22nd i8Sf Nat ice is hereby given that the following named settler has liled notice ot his intention to make final proof in support of hia claim and that said proof will be made before McGarry clerk district court at Dodge City Kansas on Wednesday July 7th ISStl. viz: William 0 hitesel no for the qr of sec 0 tp 25 w. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land viz: Jacob Harshbergcr and Charles Begoou of Dodge City Theodore Pilloud and Suappof Wilburn Kansas.

Miss Iluhiah Smith and Lizzie Johnson, two accomplished young ladies of the FeaileUe neighborhood, broke the "1 metness of our sanctum last "Wednesday evening with a most welcome visit. Thanks ladies, call again. O. Lover, P. ().

box, 41(5, Hodge city, lias some liine laud for fale; timber claim relinquishments in the Croooked valley. 5-tf r-1 -i FOR THE Wilburn Argus Lewis beck has gone to the Neutral Strip, to work with the Lewis boys. They have the contract for moving the the drift fence. They will probably be gone about days. Judging from the number of cattle that died there during the winter, they will not lack for sweet odor.

(A rj BON TON Money' To loan on deeded lands and to make final proof we guarantee the cheapest rates in Ford, Hodgeman and all adjacent counties, D. Shain, Hodge City, Eich Eacy and Keadable. The only paper published in southern Ford County. Try a dollar and a halfs worth. Eead it yourself.

Subscribe for your friends. Per Year, $L50 0. J. Coleman of Lone Lake, this county, gave us welcome visit thi3 week, Mr. c.

is authorized to take subscription for the A Any one in liis neighborhood can give him their names accompanied with the necessary co llatteral and your name will at once be forwarded to us. DodgeCity, Kansas. Miilleii Brothers, Prop's, The Bon-Tcn has recently chanced hands, been overhauled and is now the choice Restaurant of Dodge. For good courteous treatment, go to the Bon-Ton. The following was handed us this week for publication.

Composed by Harry E. Steven ton. Air: One More River. The settlers are flocking in by There is 1 more town to build; First come Ilorton, then come Brown, There is 1 more town to build. Ciiokus.

One more city And that is the city of Wilburn One more City, There is 1 more city to build. There Is 2 more merchants in the town, To them I call your attention, They started in the dry goods line; Their names are Clawson Benson. We have a little hardware store, Low prices makes the sales; When goods gives out, he gets in more, His name is "Willie Bales. Now if your sole goes back on you, As you never thought it would; Just take it down and get 1 new. Tacked on ny Mr.

Harwood. Wo have a cottage in the town, For seven miles can be seen Twas built by Mr. Willet Brown, The color is painted green. When 'ere you some into the town, And feel like you are able, Just band your team to Marion Brown, Who keeps the livery stable. When ere your muscle to shirk And hunger craves as well Just get a meal from Mrs.

Kirk Who keeps a fine hotel. Our town is full of peace and piety, And every thing looks bright; We have a littery society. That meets every Tuesday night. We have a grooery-man in town, Who can tie your bundles nicely. Ilia name is John, dear little John, Oh, sweet is John McChristy.

The country's been oui Oh, dont you a-v i ThelcomrDS Feb-' We'll have a Fun sale: M. 13. Andrews. G- D. Farnain ANDEEWS FAENAM Also Jacob AY Harshberger oils no for the 'U of sec 9 tp 29 25 w.

He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land viz: VYil-Imm Whitesel of Dodire City Theodore Pilloud Sunup and James Hunter all of AYilbnrn Kansas. 7-12 Niles, Reg. One pair of medium sized mules: one new OnciiAiiu city wagon and harness for sale by Oliver Hover, on two or three years time. Good security required. Dodge City Kansas.

Harvey Hudleston of Eve, a friend of Frank Draper's, has been in Wilburn for the past week. When he left he was so crippled up with rheumatism that be had to be Jielped and out of his wagon. When lie left here he was feeling fine, his theumalism had all gone and lie felt altogether like a new man. NOTICE FARMERS. I have the exclusive sale of tlie J5uekey mower, in Meale county; also priveiiegeto sell in all adjacent counties.

I can sell them at Ohio prices, With freight added. Address, Oliver Buyer, box Gl Fowler, Kansas. CONTRACTORS Wm. Harwood, Wilburn, Kansas. BOOT SHOE MAKER: AND W.

Bales, will have a large HATTDWARE AT)..