Marvin Monitor from Marvin, Kansas • 1

VDlumQ Tlumbsr 34. HiBLES iTB, "EfficK Mamn, Jansasf Friday, April IS. 1887. DEALER IN General ERCANDISE, The hgihest cash price paid for com. A Ilia! against Tobacro.

Smoke, do you Well, then, sir, you know How fast and firm these habits prow; You've often doubtless sworn to quit, Aud then forgot it till you'd lit A fresh cigar and caught the smell Of that which pleases you so well. You buy two where 'twas six before But go more oltc to the store; You storm and reason with yourself, Aud put your box liack on the shelf, But, in whatever place you are, Year thoughts are with your shelved cigar. How weak this proves strong men to he Free, yet in helpless slavery 1 The thought is madness to the mind; We'll Imv these galling chains that bind But ere, my friend, we go toe far, I'll thaukiyou for a fresh tigar. Columbus, Dispatch. Well Done at the LOwEST LIVING RATE And satisfaction warranted by II.

A. J. A. Hoy. Marvin Kansas.

DEALER IIsT STOVES, Mcrvln's Cwuui! Low rates of interest, no Commission, read- money. Call oil Edgecombe fc Font. Nice And Light. Customer(to baker's ooy) Is your bread nice and light, sonny? Baker's Boy (confidentially) Yes, ma'am, it only weighs ten ounces to tho pound. Puck.

According to tho argument used by the Phillipsburg papers that township can do away with taxpaying, entirely, by voting bonds to, and securing, each of the five railroads that have made surveys through the town during the past three years. Even Up; Tho Commercial Ga-7ette, Cincinatti, says the democrats early saw that they could not M'in the day after whiph tliev ordered their forces over to the labor party "evens the affair in New York, last fall wheu the rcpublicns threw their forces in line with the democracy to defeat the labor ticket headed by Henry George The Phillipsburg Dispatch says: "The youngest (soldier) in the revolutionary army was Lord Paul Smith. It is Mr. Smith's intention to give exhibitions before G. A.

posts and W. R. C. throughout the country." Mr. Smith must be now in the neighborhood of 120 years of age and will be, of himself, quite, an exhibition, almost-equal to one of Washington's surviving body-servant.

Option JMun! We give two forms of 'Option" or privilege, of making payuents before the maturity of a Loan. The first forms the privilege of "Full Pay ment'' at the end of any year this privilege ib written in Slortgage. The 6eeoud form is the privileee of Partial Pnynien I we jtu the writt en asrrement of the Company to riveto payments of Slot), or multiples of that tlfcs.AT A XT TlMB WlTHOl'T Notic anil allow interest from the date it is received. Edgecombe Ford, Marvin, Kansas. r-t i jM.unk Creek.

Measles Measles! Measles! Eight of G. W. Calhooii's family are down, and two of Henry Duncan's. AsligW breeze blew up tho creek ist Saturday, Nr. JfiikV ki commenced, to plant corn.

The children at tho school-house have bepn haveing good times this week licking up tho horns that blew off of Mr. and 'Mr. Olds' cat-tit last SiUurday. They also stacked up several cords of newpostholes which were blown out of the ground on John Kuld's place and rollnd into the draws. On Good Friday a review of the Solomon Valley Flambeau Club was icld oil tho open ground between the river and railroad track.

The meeting was aitended by most all the veterans. well as some smooth-faced bovs. The club did net wait until the sun had sank to rest, ahd the twinkling stars lit the great canopy of heaven, but armed with wet sacks, saddle blank ets, coats, and in fact most any-thing, sallied forth at the noon-day hoUr to do battle with the flames. At a proper distance the scene reminded one of Custer's last charge especially when the flatnes leaped beyond the dead line and tho hurrying an confusion be came more intense. This great comniotiort was t'ltUsdd by Ohe man who eoncimled that he would take advantage of the lucky day lo de.

posit his umrphys beneath the sod. Setting lire to a few sun-weeds, in order to dispose of them tho quickest pos sible wayt the gentle hreeae turned in to a young gale and scatteringsmold-ermg fragments amoung the grass the tire sooon became unmunagable, jump. cd the river twice but stopped at tee railroad, and farmers north of the line may thank our Venerable knight of the section, Mr. Solomon, for the neat ness mill tlispflteh with whieh he does his work, for the strip which he hsd burned on either side of the track hundred yaids widci saved many farm ers from beinggrcatly damaged. This should be a warning to all to bb more than carotid about starting (ires an an Unexpected gust of wind may scatter destruction over a vast terrl man should bo on the guard for his neighbors as we 1 Its tot himself Uur tnuay'8 nre swept over about DO teres tuidbau Jt not been for un tlrlug effort much dumago would have been done.

The cast lino of fire reach' cd Mf: Kidd's farm; on tho west it ex tended to Bi Bend. CORRESPONDENT. A Gin for All. In order to give all a chaneo to test it. and thus be convinced of Its wonder ful curative powers, Dr.

King's New Discovery tor Consumption. Cottgh and ColtUi will be, fur It limited time, riven nwnv. This offer Is not onlv lib' chili but shows unbounded faith In the merits of this great remedy. All who suffer from Coughs, Colds, Cohstimp Hon, Aslliiila, llrouchitis, or any affect ion of Throat, Chest, or Lung, arc reniiented to call al Cit Dm if Store and get a Trial Bottle Freci Largo Dot' 'Terms jK.r veur- LkhmI advertising 5 cents per line for one insertion: tfjffnis per lino after the lirst week. Kate for standing made known on M.

K. Church. Services every Sunday at 11 a. m. Kvcniug services tit 8 a.m.

Snbl)atii School at 30. a. m. Weekly prayer-meeting Thursday evenings 8 o'clock. A.

F. Cumhow, Pastor THE Cora Wheat Oats Ktc Hurley Hogs attla Batter HOME MARKET. 25cts 2 6' ft 50, no. h'd55. .25 cts.

cts. IS ets. 4.S5. 4,00 to 4,50. Ii5 ets.

15 ets. 6 cts. TimbTable. Mo. Par.

U'y, C. B. V. V. Division.

1'asseugvr, 11.02 p. in. tiding Kant 6.10 a. m. Fri iyht and passenger, ti'iiug Went 2.15 p.

m. (ioiiia; J5t 5.85 a. m. Clone connection made at Atchison with M. P.

R'y for St. Louis and" the East. No ronnccttuii made west of Greeuleaf. Vr. W.

Tiunv, Agent. I. Milf.v. PUYSICIAX und Maicvin- Kansas. 8.

M. Tarns, M. I). 'lenders lii.s professional services to the people; of Marvin and vicinity. All calls promptly answered, day or night.

G. W. Allaman, -Professional Auctioneer.K- Salos cried in any part of the county and Stock Sales a specialty Orders loft at niv residence(l miles west of Murvin)or at the Monitor of-fioe, will rcoieve prompt attention. Reasonable. Hates.

LIVERY and FEED STALE. W. II. MoCOY, JVoprictor, Kansas. iood rigs furnished at reasonable rales iiml oh short notice.

Commercial men will receive prompt attention. H. T. Brown's ST0DB BARN Livery Feed and Sale STABLE IS rLACE TO fif) FOR TKAMS. JiOBHY TURNOUTS S) FIRST-CLASS ACCOMODATION'S ALL ROUND.

SIMXIAI, ATTEXTIOX CilVEX to Kansas. The Fast nvnail Route MISSOURI PACIFIC Reilw ay -A-tcliison to St. Xionis And the East Thu it IM Rout Mltcttd by 1h Unlttd St.tM Government tor tut FAST MAIL TRAIN, No Rm4 moroSi tho tmt n.de by tMi kino botwora cWV-v. 1 KANSAS CITY tnd St. LOUIS.

I M. CLARK, W. H. NIWMAL, trSr.it It Gw'l Mlij't Qhi'I Tnftlc M.n'f H. C.

TOWNSEND, PwNngvt ind Tich.t Agent. St. LOUIS, MO. MIK IIF.ItK. I would like lo have tlx.se knowing innruteil lo me to cull anil Mtlt Ulicfl US I UUI Heeding the pj i iv irpiriruiMi Tour Kecpeet fully, A.

Kiiv'srt Clocks cheap at T. J. worley's. Arbor day was celebrated by our school. Hard to beat on can fruit T.

J. Wror-ley's Take your butter aud eggs to T. Williams. tf Saniual Enyart and family have returned to Indiana. We number Robert Foster among this week's subscribers.

Messrs. Charles Snelmnu and Hurt Hoguo are visiting W. H. Kisslcr Abundant showers of refreshing aiu have fallen during the past week. Elder Green aud family spent Satur day and Sunday with Rev.

Cunniuow. II; R. Darby closed a very successful term of school, in District '6, yesterday. Goto the Cash Store of T. J.

Worlev's for Flour, Meal, Groceries and Flambeau Cigars. Onion sets and all kinds of carden seeds in bulk, good, fresh seeds, at N. YV Oibu hardware store. anted. Affoodsrirl to do seneral house-work.

Inquire of M.B.Colby. The prairie fire burned down the posts around John Hilstead's 400 acre pasture. Lafe Nay called durinff tho week on his way home from Norton Co. where he arrested parties accused of perjury a janu contest case. Ilaif-rates won't suppsrt any busi ness.

Advertisers will ulease take no tice that alter this week we shall eharjrc flents per line, straisht, for each ns of local matter. Rkmember That we mnst have the money due us on account and call aud pay the a- mount of your uideptedness within thirty days Kisslcr Flemig Howell at Marvin, will not be undersold by anybody. Kirwin savs, "good dimensions for good fencing for will sell dimensions for 20, fenc- ng for fill, But eome and see our lumber before buying elsewhere. T. C.

Brickel and Dr. Lawrence, of have been arrested, on the harge of cansinjr the death of May Potter by attempted abortion. iPoor HoNton Corbel t. Poor Corbett! lie had run with McDowell, fortified with McClellan, barged with Hooker, fought it out un der shot JJootU qoJus. own account; but the talk of Kansas legislators was too much for his endurance.

-Sioux City (Iowa) Times. The old Marvin House, lately purch ased by P. A. Fix, has btten completely overhauled, refitted and refurnished. and is now open for the patronage of all who with the hospitality of a 'dol- ar-a-day" house.

Those stopping at this hotelv will, find good grub, clean beds, and due attention to their personal comfort in every, respect. Wc wish the new landlord a full quota of that success which a due attention to the needs of the travelling public usually commands mid have no doubt that he will both merit and secure it. Obitl'arv; Mathias Cottrell was born in West Virginia and departed this life nt his home in Solomon township April 7th, at the age of 69 years and 16 days. His parents removed to Ohio during his childhood and there, at the age of twenty-six lie married Frances Morris with whom ho lived happily until two vea'rs since wlieu death for tho first time broke their family circle by rcmoveing the wife and mother. Mr.

and Mrs. Cottrell were of exactly the same age. which is an uncommon occurrence. A family of eight children, all grown, survive him and have the sympathy of all in this their nour of grlcfi Witli an abundance of that eolf-coiv fldencc which maketh bold tho young and innocent we will venture upon tho battle ground oceupied by our Fal- staffian contemporaries of Logan. Gentlemen, a local newspaper should bo as pure in the tone of its news and editorial matter as the water of that streamlet which trickles from the spot" less snow screened from heaven's pur 11? Upon the bold mountain top.

Will it not prove bcnlhcial to the morals of vour readers if yotl Will a- dopt a stylo of literary warfare uioro becoming to christian gentlemen Are you not lowering both your individual standing and the reputation oi your com' muniivr Ponder these things well ana tou will both arrive at concisions that will ciiuso you to cease you: braying, quit kickinsr. rub noses. And eat from the tame manger in peace anu amity, ncnceiortn. Renew Her Youth. Mrs.

Plucbo Cheslcy, Peterson Clay Co. Iowa, tells tho followinsr remark able story, tho truth of which is vouch fof by the residents of thu town! "1 ntn 73 vears old. have been troubled with kidney complaint and Inmenest for many ycarst could not dress myself without licit). Now I am free from nil pain and soreness, it ml am ablo to do my own housework. 1 owe my thanks lo r.ieciric Bitters lor having renewed my youin, aim removed completely a disoase and pain." Try a Bottle, bnl 60o.

at City Drug Storoi The following tracts of land have been placed in our hands for sale; all communications concerning them will be promptly attended to. Those willi ng to sell or buy farms or town prop- rty should see us at once. Our adver tising facilities are uuequaled and our terms are vcrv reasonable We have NOW FOR SALE No. 1, 160 acres of bottom land, lying 3 miles south-east of Marvin. This farm is well- iniproved.

having a good stone bouse and out buildings. Good wells. Some fruit. 10 or 12 acres of young timber. This place is a splendid bargain at $1800, 700 cash, five years time on the balance.

No. 2. 160 acres of bottom land, one mile south of Marvin. Running water, timber, good wells, nice young orchard, and small fruit, good sod house, stable md corn-crib; 60 acres under cultiva tion, price $2400. 1200 cash, balance on time.

This is one of the best quarter sections of land ou the Solomon River and is a bargain. No. 3. 160 acres situated 3 miles south-east of Marvin, well improved; good six- oiira house; good wells and cistern. out-buildings, etc.

Two of shade hi id ornamental trees. Nice young orchard. This farm is for sale at (11600, mostly cash. Other good land uning can be bought with it. No.

4. 160 acres situated 6 miles north and 1 milo east of Stockton. This farm consists of 135 acres of nice, smooth farm land and 2o acres of good meadows. The price asked is $1600. (1 100 cash, bulance on five years time.

No. A .160 acre farm cornering with Marvin. Forty acres fenced in pas- ure. Running water, two good wells. Good five-room frame house with good cellar.

Good stable crib, etc. Price $3000; part time if desired. No. 6. 240 acres 5 miles south of Marvin.

To be sold by 80 or 160 tracts. Best of soil, with the best of durable spring water. Located in a well settled neighborhood. Considerably improv ed with cheap necessary improvements. his body of land will be exchanged for cash and trado at a bargain.

No. 7. 320 acre stock farm, running water. Good stone house. 16x36 with ell 16x26 ind good cellar, all neccessary out buildings.

Price $3000. half cash This is a bargain. No. 8. 160 acres 2 miles south-west of Marvin.

30 acres under cultivation, buildings, six acres young timber, spring water. Price, $800., cash. No. 9. Sold.

So. 10. Sold. JS0. 11.

80 acres 1J miles north-cast of Mar vin, rncc toou: 4isj casti, uaiance ears time at 8 per cent interest. No. 12. 180 acres nine miles Soltlh-west of Marvin in the Bow Creek valley. 65 acres acres fenced pasture; 2 good wells; plenty of ted eder and other timber; new stone house 18x28, stables, hog-yards etc; This is second bottom land and can be bought for $2000 1200 cash, timo on balance.

Also A good business building, ccntrallv located, for sale on reasonable terms. AND A number of town lots in a desirable locution. Fof further particulars call ou, or address, JMIgctHjinbe rord, Marvin, Kansas. NOTICE FOK PUBLICATION. (No.

413.) Land office at Kirwlu Kans. Mar. 15th Notice is hereby given hat the. illowing- nained settler has filed nntiee of his Intention to make final proof in support bt his claim. and that Wild proof will he made before Reg- Inter or Receiver at Kirwin, Kuns.

on May 5th, 1SST, viz I DaVio I.l.r. D. 8.20.C.10 for the N. X-W 8-E N'-W Section 8 and the N-E N-E Section 4, Town 5 South, Range 18 West. He names the following wltticsnc to prove tils contiuuous residence upon, ntirt cultivation of, said land, viz: B.

W. Blurdevunt, John Chester, John Wardt Jr. Stld 1). W'i StcVtenst all Of Marvim Kansas. Jbflx BissbLL Register Rhodo Island defeated the female suf frago amendment by nearly 15,000 majority.

Should the Rock Island purchase the Central Branch there Will be no more main lines built throuh this county for some tiluoi A report Is going tho round of the m- pers that the Central lirauch has bceu purchased by the Rock Island. It Is probably not true, we hopo so ut least its our county aeitt Is badly In it bed Of a foad. Ahd such a move ns tho one re ported would put a quietus on its last chance. rhillipsburjr's prosperity means tho county's prosperity in this CRBttl orm iron ware, I. T.

Williams' VHEA CasH STORE, In the place to buy Staple and Fancy Groceries at living prices. Give him a call before going elsewhere to make purchase. LOUR, TEA, NUTS. CIGARS, MEAL, COFFEE. CANDIES.

TOBACCO, CANNED 600DS, DRIED FRUIT, CRACKERS, ETC. A full line of fresh always on hand. Also fir .0 special assortment of Clocks. Herd. I shall run a herd, again this si a son, 0 tuiies south-west otniarvm, ami will have thd snttie range which Is nw of tho best In the country.

Those wi- ing to put their cattle in my herd i ui see mo and hiake arrangement before May 1st. D. W.Sturtevant. Go to I. T.Williams fcr fine cigars.

I have received the book account oi the firm of Copeland Sohuan ar.d hefeby notify thoso who aro still ov ing the late firm to pay their bills aixi save costs. W. F. Solniau. St I.

T. Williams has opened 'n cash store and Wishes th; public to understand that ho will enter no combination, but comes prepared to cash and give his patrons cash bargains. lie hopes by square dealing and loW prices merit a liberal patronage Call and see him in his new quartern 2 CD I'ertiosutl Lot-ul. Fred 'Miller is impoving his building. Subscribe for the Monitor and get all the homo news.

We credit Edward Davis with a years subscription. Amos Stevens has purchased Sam- nal Envart's house. We number D. Chase among our atest contributors. J.

11. Henderson has purchased An drew Maxticld's new house. A good many lots are changing hands at gradually increasing prices. Eaw Peanuts, Syrup, aud Evaporat- fruit and Dried fruit at T. J.

Wor- ey s. Miss Minnie Spellman returned to ler home in Graham county the lirst of the week: W. W. Hall, Urich, Mo. will accept the Monitor with compliments of a Marvin friend.

D. L. Allison writes from Jackson, Decatur county, ordering his paper addressed to that place. Now is your time, to plant your trees for Dame Nature has done her duty in upplying an abundance of moisture. Members of the base ball club are epicsted to meet at the Hall next Sat- urdav W.

F. Sulman, Cant. Our big horse ad. attracted some ttle attention last week. Now go see the horses, they will suit you.

Wanted. A good girl to do gener- il house work. Inquire of M. B. Colby.

"Money furnished on Homesteads and l'rc-mptloiis Proofs by Edgecombe Ford. Matvin, Kansas Spring beds and Excelsior mattress-s. the iiictt thing out, for sale at Mil- er's furniture store. tf Mr. French is selling fine morocco linioheil albums, which will hold 100 ibinct and card photo's, If you want to borrow an- money be sure and call on J.

E. Wright, and ave tune and expenses. J. E. Marviu, Kansas.

A car-load of farm-implements just received' at Gibbs, Hardware. Call ind get priccH before going elsewhere; money saved is money E. Miller has a large and well seleet-d stock of furniture and offers it for sale al prices that cannot be cut by any iousc In Western Kansas. tf J. E.

Wright, now writes "Notary Public" afler his signature and is ready for all kinds of notarial work, which he will stamp with the official seal. Mortimer Woodard and lady, of Glaseow, accompanied bv Mrs. Pele-tinr, are visiting here. Mr. Woodard is a brother of Mrs.

E. J. French and thinks strongly of locating at this place. Mr. P.

O. Wright was circulating a petition for the benefit of Mr. Ramho. That is right "bear ye one nnother'e Wc always feel better for having done our duty in helping to bear each others burdens (W patrons will please take notice that wc have about exhausted the limit of our creditor's pat ienee and govern themselves accordingly. We must have money to meet our obligations, so please call and settle your account.

District 120 ha? voted bonds for the building of new school-house. T. S. O'Rlenis is donates tho srhodl-sito. District 120 is a moral and progressive eommunity, and Is keeping up with tho times in its support of tho twiti civ' lll.ol's, school and church.

A distrucllve fire sWcpt through the territory east oMown, Saturday, burtv tho buildings on tho Montcriff and liaiubo farms, Mr. Rambo lost all his personal property except toahis and mm wagon. Austin Nichols also lost till his grain Inly tools stock and house hold goods, his team only being saved A grentof hay was destrovd. The fire is said to have orientated In the smoul dering remains of an old haystack which had been bhrncd three (lav previous. Too great citre cannot bo taken about putting out lire at this sea son.

This it fact' which is tully up' preeiuted by old residents but it seems next to impossible to I in press it upon tho minds of new comers. AjolcL slieet Marvin T. S. O'Blenis, Professional Auctioneer, Will cry sales in any paat of the Co. "Strike u's Pkicks' has had twenty years experience, Give him a all.

Orders left at this office will re ceive prompt attention. BOOT and SHOE Repairing of all kinds done with neat ness and dispatch by FRED MILLER. Marvin Kansas. Don't do -without your din ner when in town all day and go home with a headache in consequence but go to the FARMERS RESTAURANT, i i i ii on the corner west oi xne Postffice and get a square meal for the usual price. BOARD by the day or week and WARM MEALS at all hours.

Call once and you will not fail to call again whenever you are in town. J.T. Gt ABIIART, Prop. War la Europe Causes another Tumble lu Interest on Farms Loans. Three year loans at 9 ber cent Five and Seaeta tears at a less rate.

No commission. it will pay you big toctJmc and sec us. Edgecombe Marviu, Kansas, BtCKLEN'8 AttNICA SALVE. Tho Best Halve in the world fot Cuts, BruiscRi Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chnppcd Hands, Chilblains Corns) ahd all Skin Erup tions, ami positively cures Tiles, or. no pay required, it is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refund cd.

frlM 25 cents pet bo. For Sale at City Drnir Store. Feather pillows of all qual ities and prices can be lmr chased at K. Miller's furniture storo. pSuhscrlbu for your home paper tlci fll I.