The Smoky Globe from Jerome, Kansas • 1

THE SMOKY GLOBE. A W. P. EVANS, PROPRIETOR. JEROME.

GOVE COUNTY, KANSAS, FEBRUARY 23, 587? NO. 36. VOL. 1. Several of our farmers have been plow THE SMOKY GLOBE.

Livery, Feed Sale Stable, 1. j. SoIhi, Prop'r, ONLY FORTY CENTS in postage stam ps for a Nickle Pla'ed Stem Winder and Stem better Watch, just pniented. Address ROY JACKSON. Box 15, 311 East 104tL Street, N.

Y. City. Mention this paper. JEROME, KANSAS. Social Dance.

There will be a social d'ince at the old store building in Jerome on Wednesday, ihe29th day of Febuary 1888. Everybody cordially invited to come and spend an evening of pleasure and enjoyment. This will be your last chance lo dance on the 29iu day of for a long lime, and you had belter improve your opportunities. Refreshments will be served, and no effort will be spared to make this the most enjoyable event of the season. W.L.JoKKS, Committee.

Horses bought and sold. First class rigs furnished. Special rates given to Commercial men. Horses boarded by day or week at reasonable rates. -Also proprietor of the Stage Line from 0ME TO DlGHTON.

Leaves Dighton 7 a. in. Leaves Jerome I p. m. PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY.

Subscription Rates: A TABLE INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. One copy, one year, (1.00 One copy six months, .60 One copy one month, .10 Advertizing rales made known on ap plication. Whene'er to woman, bless ber heart, The right to voie the law accords, In politics she'll take her part, The equal of "creation's lords; And, doubtless, lively times we'll see, As soon as she a vie controls. For everywhere there's sure to be A deal of bustle at the polLj. Watch our smoke! Plowing is good now.

We want all the news. This is Kansas' harvest. Hack' truvtl is increasing. Get ready to plant lots of corn. The boom isbegining to start.

Several nice showers thia week lie ready to plant early this year. Now is the farmers time to work. Quinter is trying to start a creamery. J. II.

Tyson went to Henley yesterday, Yesterday wns Washington's birthday '1 he seed trade is lively witn our mer chants. We are here to say that western Ki.nsas till booms. Ob, could we have such weather the year around. Covered wagons are again on the more westward. Jerome has ice best weil of water in Gove County.

Jerome is the best trading point in Govo County. We want a correspondent in every neighborhood. The Scott County coal rumor bas com pletely died out. Gove county has but very little sickness; Jerome none. The hotel will be moved into town the first of the month.

Clint Phelps, our old store keeper, it in Bloomintcton, Neb. FLOUR ADD Cheaper than ever at JEROME, KANSAS. Arrives in Jerome 12 ra. Arrives in Dighton 6 p.m. EED, DeWITTS.

Loan Insurance county. Good rigs furnished TIU8 SPACE IS RESERVED FOR Wi- Martin Real Estate, No Oklahoma for us. Why not let Agent9. GOVE CITY, KANSAS. From llurruh for the Globk.

Everybody busy breaking. Literary closed last Friday night. Quite a large attendance at Sunday School. Our genial doctor, Mr. C.

W. Pier ce, is kept busy now days. Mr. E. B.

Hills made a flying trip to Wii-Keeuey last week. Miss Lnura Evans was visiting with Miss Ella ood this week. For particulars in regard to getting enquire of W. P. Evans.

Onrjolly Superintendent, Mr. F. P. Stearns, is visiting in the city this week. Mr.

J. M. Bowman, County Surveyor, returned Monday from his surveying trip south of Dighlon. After March 1st Litton Pierce suy all parties getting a credit from llieui of over $5.00 will have to give security. Mr.

R. K. Farnsworth, the renowned Cattle King of Lane county, has closed ut his herd with a view of going lo Tex as. Mr. good-looking hack driver is the mosi accomodating hack man we have met in a long ttmo.

Robt. Gibson says he is going to liter ary or bust. If Barnuui was here he would be wanting them as little peopU to travel with his show the coming summer. We are indeed glad to hear of the Globe resuming its editorial standard again, and under the present management it cannot help but be as wide awake and newsy a paper as is edited in Gove coun ty. V.

O. V. Lincoln Journal: "The free trade brethren point to the strikes and kicks and boycotts of American protected workmen as an unanswerable argument gainst the shutting out of competition of Dauper labor in Europe. There is some force in the argument. Doubtless if wages were reduceed in this country to 30 cents per d-iy basis that we find in Europe there would be fewer Hirikes.

The poor devils would be too hungry to strike. Upon the whole, however, we prefer to see the laboring men of ihf United States paid well to aliie to afford a strike once in awhile. We Can belter stand the strikes than the pauperization of the laboring class. There is no escape for ibis conclusion oft lie argu ment. Tue "consumers hive to pay to much," is the universal cry of the free traders.

We ought to be alio vd "buy in the cheapest market" Tint, of courso is a howl agaiust the cat of things produced by American labor and means lower wages for the "mud-tills" who produce things for the much aim sod "consumers." Dowu with the producer. The ''cousumer" is the only fellow in this country that the democratic parly is working for. Admire, of the Osage City Kreo Frets, Is booming Bradford for Governor. The Oklahoma question is again before the public in full force. When that land is opened up tor settlement It will bav a a corner on all boom lets.

Abilene has a. Sunday paper the Chronicle the only one in this part of the state. G. W. C.

Rhorer, formerly editoroftheGazelte.il at the head of the enterprise. The removal scheme in connection with the State Capital it still kept roll Ing by those loving advertisement. No doubt the Capital will be moved further west but the time bas not yet come. ing during the past nice weather, getting ready to plant large crops of cane and corn. Geo.

Murphy was in town a part of Inst week, visiting his brother and mary friends here. He returned Dightun 8unday. Winter is passed in Kansas, while in Iowa and Illinois, they still have the most disagreeable part of it to go through with yet. The eyes of east are upon us. A goo crop thit year will bring those eyes, with ali their attachments, and locate them in our midst.

The north part of the county has been treated to about four inches mire of rain than we have. will get ours later in the season. Several of the Gove county people who went east for the winter are expected soon. There is no use trying to stay away from fair Gove. J.

II. Post, of Sandusky. Ohio, is visit ing his cousin, Frank Wright. This is Mr. Post's second visit to this county, he be ing out hete a year ago.

There is a meeting of real estate men of Gove and adjoining counties in Grain-field, Thursday. They will discuss the best interests of western Kansas. If those persons wno purchase lots in some imaginary Florida town would invest their money in Govs county real estate they would realize more profit. A. P.

Eikenbery, one of the solid dem ocrats of Gove County, and slo one of her best farmers, paid us our firm $1.00 supsciiption. Hope he will not be sorry of it. H. Daniels isrecoverinsas fast as could be expected under the circumstances. We hope it will not be long now until we can see Hairy around once more in our midst.

R. C. Bohn, our entriprising Livery man. tooK a snort Holiday ana went 10 Grsinfield th visit his family. We understand he intends to move down here in the ne ar future.

John A. Nelson, of Wa-Keeney, will be a candidate for State Senator from this district this fall. This honorable and accomplished gentleman would make an efficient officer. Our readers will have to excuse the rather sta'e matter in our patent. We have use some old paper in order to get out on time We will make up for it in future excellence.

There is but little doubt now that the Nickle Plate will cross the Missouri Pacific at Shields, and if it dot-a Jerome has better chances for securing it than any place in the county. J. M. Stubblefle.ld, of Good water, was in town this morning, and made us a call. He says that he thinks we will have a good season this year, and is busy at work preparing for it." A Cyclone at Mt.

Veron, Illinois, Monday, killed thirty-six persons, and wounded scores of others. Over half a million dollars worth of property was destroyed. It seemes that cyclones have commenced harvesting early. John J. Marshall, of northwestern Lane, was in town Saturday, making an application for a loan of W.

II. Murphy. John bas one of the best claims in this part of the country, and is much in need of a partner to help him hold it down. Utica, Ness county, had quite a boom a month ago over the securing a division of the Missouri Pacific, but a failure to find water has slopped work on the round house and in all probabilities the division will be located in some town lurtner west. Utica boom is over.

A. D. Montgomery, of Diehlon, a pas senger of the north-bound hack, Monday, made this office a pleasant can. Mr. Montgomery is agent for tho Anthony In vestment company, of Anthony, Kansas, for Gove county and intends establishing an office in Gove City in the near future, Miss Anna Slade met with a very pain ful accident last Tuesday evening in the wav of takng a dose of carbolic acid in stead of a medicine for sore throat.

The doctor was summoned immediately and Kl UlCBWUi Willing DUO IB Btmi l' HO ULII in article for the press on the effects of caroonc uuiue, We have received from Hon. Wra Sims, Secretary, the Fifth Biennial Re port of the State Board or Agriculture, also the Report of said Board for the ouarter ending Dec. 81, 1887. Both vol uraes contain valuable information of interest to every one, especially that re lating to tho sorghum sugar industry, of whieb we will from lime to time avail ourselves for the benefit of our readers. W.

A. Frary made a trip down to Ness County a week ago, and on his way back mot with quite a serious and pain ful accident, lie bad become cold from riding, and concluded to jump out and walk for a winio. tie jumped mm the wairon to tbo ground, and one of his knee which had been hurt before and was not overly strong, gave way letting him fall upon tt with ins entire weight It struck the ground in such a way a to split the sklnover the knee cap making nR'y wound. Mr Frary is yet unable to UHft left, but we hope ho may soon i rc0ver. i one day last week while out east town about wo miles J.

A. Whiiehalr a ne crs a strangr csmpel by the side of his wagon in one or the fine grassy draws for which this country la famous During the nlgl.l before the msn's horsei had broken their fastenings and wandered awav. and the man, not knowing that there was any town near, wan al a lox to know what to do. Mr WMitmair klndlv hauled the man's wagon Into town, and procured for Mm a pony with which to an In search of tiio straying animals They were found after a dsy'i koarcli, an the man went on his way rejoicing some homester 1 that he has come trrn Kni to hold down, Real Estate Broker. Notary Public.

E. A. McMATH, ATTORN Y-A T-L A W. Grainkield, Kamsas. Business attended to at the U.

S. Land Office and in the courts. COSBY LAWYER GOVE CITY, ANSA 8. If you want a good meal or clean bed Go to DAN, TUPELO'S GOVE CITY, KANSAS. BN0S STUBBLBFIBLD, Good water, Kansas.

Buys and Sells Deeded Lands, Relinquishments, and does a general Estate Business. Dr. Pierre, FAUNSWORTU. KANSAS. Offers hia professional services to the people of the surrounding country.

Dr. J. A. Colley. PHYSI0IAN AND SUflGEOB, FARNSWORTH, KANSAS.

Dr. C. S. Bishop, GOVE CITY, KANSAS Professional calls promptly answered. Leave orders at Simeox Sinlths's.

O- L- HERRIOT, Blacksmithing In all its branches, at prices to suit the times. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Farnsworth, Kans. Occidental Hotel. GRAINFIELD, KANSAS'.

Beix Dryer, Pkoprietoxi, This Hotel is pleasantly and centrally located, Is elegantly and comfortably furniabed and handsomely finished. Accommodation for commercial men and tourists unsurpassed lor elegance and ee.eniirtlled hy few. Tables sup. idied with everything the market affords-J3TCHARGE8 REASONABLE. H3TPATRON AGE SOLICITED Be it kmown that at the new town of Healey, on the Mo.

P. R. R. MG POPE1 Has opened up tha onlv exclusively Grocery Store In the town. Farmers will find it to their interest to give a him a call, as he keeps con stantly on hand a full and complete stock of ftjOUK, MEAL, FEED, Canned goods, fancy candies, nuts, cigars, tobacco, coal oil, and in fact everything in the grocery line.

of week and you will hear more WRIGHT BROS. Liver, Feed and Sale Stables, GOE CITY, KANSAS. The best stocked 6table in the with or without drivers at reasonable prices. Horses boarded at lowest rates. OF ALL KINDS well enough alone? Wils.

Jones took in the leap year dance at Gove City last week. E. B. Miller and wife spent Saturday of last week in Healey. There are 29,264 acres of railroad land in Gove county still unsold.

There will be a great deal of fencing done in this county this year. All hope of the Nickle Plate has not yet left the hearts of our people. Kansas will catch the largest emmi gration this year she has ever bad. Watch for Dillon Montgomery's ad vertisement In next week's paper. J.

II. Tysoa was up to Gove City last Friday on a purchasing expedition. The Gove County Graphic's pictorial department shows rare artistic skill. Blaine has declined to allow his name to be used in the Republican convention. W.

H. Murphy went to Grsinfield to day to attend the Real Estate men's meet W. T. Jones thinks of moving out on his claim in a few days, and go to farm ing. Jerome, "The Lily of the Valley," will have a steady successful growth during OOO I Turn over the sod and be prepared to get the benefit of the rain when it does come.

fcvery paper needs encouragement at the start. Sea that the Globs has your support, Gove City Is confident of securing the Rock Island this summer and Jerome the 6anta Fe. Don wait to be told but come out to Gove County and see that it is the finest In tho stste. J. II.

Bird came down from Grsinfield mj i tt- i. iuuuuy. ne wienua to Hold down a claim west of town, It is currently reported that work on the Nicklo Piute railroad, bus bceu sua pended for a short time. Miss Maggie Catherman. of Buffalo Park wu iti.i I ark, was a guest or Miss taro Tyson at tun ca.

iii iu iu uur new omce. We want to make the acquaintance of very person lo Gove eouoiv. iv. ripp inicuos to move his bUMd- ing down to tiie main Dart of town. You will have food mnm.nv I ir.

Lombard, of Abilene, Kaosus, land viewer for lli Lombard Investment com- j'any, spent Sunday night In town. Tint sixth nnnual fair of the Kivins Hate Fair Asorlutlon will be held lo To- A.mmenrlng Monday, Sept. 17th, Promptly and satisfactorily done by Proprietor of Jerome Blacksmith Shop. Plow work of all kinds, horseshoeing, tire-setting, and everything pertaining to the business dono in a thorough manner and at reasonable prices. The only General Store south the R.

R. in Gove County For Garden Seeds ot all kinds GO TO- M. F. WHITEHAI, The Pioneer Hardware man Jerome. MURPHY.

FRANK Prop'r. flSSTWatch this space next We carry a full lino of Dry Goods, Clothing, haU, caps, boots, shoes and Groceries, cheap as the cheapest for At old P't nfW, (l')Yf CM Kan, about it..