The Kingman Mercury from Kingman, Kansas • 3

INTERESTING READING. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL. THE KINSMAN MERCURY. Ayert Cathartic Pilla, For all tba purposes of a Family Physto. Champion Ridge Racket.

Everybody happy. MIClIia.A.2Sr LUMBER COMPANY, KIRKVOOD, RUTAN A JUNEAU, DEALERS IN LUMBJECR DOORS. SASH AND BLINDS. CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS. II.

JUNEAU, Architect. Nr. 12 Douglas avenue, Wichita, Kansn. U.S. Notices from the Land Office of Fillcy Child.

NOTICE FOB PUBLICATION. Land Office at Wichita, June 13, 1871). .1 iiiuiBuon, iota 0bouiM3u, xtreaLD, Headache. EryKirel, lUiAumatiHrn, Eruptions and Bkm Diaa, Ud-ioasness, Dropay, Turaora, Worm, Weuraiif'a, as a Dinner i'lii, for X'urityimc tho Ulood, Are the mort tf lective and divcorei-ed. They are mild, hut tt'-foctual in their 0Mfratlon.

tnoiu thc Imwcli yurely niwl lvlltiont imin. miiwwii i- ii i in their operation, .1 A I.I., I. I uiry mo null inn nioht thorough nud n'archin'r cnlhnr tic medicine that can he employed clean in; the Ftomnch and bowels, and even Iho blood. In small doM of one pill a day, they stimulate the dilutive organs mid promote vigorous health. Avrr's Pim.s bavo 1ccn known for rnoro than a tmarter of a century, and hnvo ohtainctl a world-wldo reputation for their virtues.

They correct dixeaned action hi the several assimilative orpnin of tho body, and nro so composed that ohstrno tiona within their range enn rarely wlih-stand or cvado thcrn. Not only do they cure tho every-day complaints of everybody, but also fbrinidablo and dangerous disease that have hallled the U'xt of human skill. While they produce ower fill fllcctii, they are, at tbu sam time, th safest and best phytic for children, l'y their aperient action they pipe much than die common purgative, ami nevtir rive pain when tho 1owuU are not liiflamctL J'hey reach thc vital fountain of the blood, and strengthen the slein by freeing it from the elements of weakness. Adapted to all aen and conditions in all climates, containing neither calomii) nor any deleterious dru, thee I'll 1m may be taken wiih safety by anybody. Tlieir suiiar-coatinjr pii'Tves them ever freh, and males thorn pleasant to take; whilj U'ing purely vc'Tftable, no harm can ariMi from their uxo in nnv iiiiantitr.

no-tun. Dr. J. C. AYER CO, Mast, Fmni, SOU BV A1X il.tCUial KVKUVWHKJtie.

apnts, this city. U.S. Notices It-oiu th an Agnty ot M. L. Garvar.

50TICE FOR Lau Oflice at Wiclrta, June 17, 1879. Notice is hereby civen that tha lnllaw'at; mimed iettlr has filfil uotice of bis In ten-tion to make final praof in iport r.f si claim, and tecur final entry thereof at tba expiration of thirty dyi Ironi tl diU t' is notic, raniefy, II. Ely fartta northeast qiisrler ncction Ht towadu'a SS 7 wist, and nme ha fIUj'nj aa his witnesties, 1" Jobe and Williaut A. Harnett of liciio county 6 20 1. Waller, NOTICK I'OU PLUILICATION.

Land Oflice st Wiel ita, June 21. 1879. Notice in hereby given that the following i-, tion to make final proof in support of bis cla'ni, and secure final entrr thereof nt tba expiiation of thii ty dsys from the dials af this notice, namely, Achlaj for t'a southwest qtiarter of set tion 27 township rsrge 5 west, and names the followin aa hi witnesses, Darid tlrovot Sedjwhk count aud David Cliii of KtimmanroMiily, 7 33 II Walker, leister. NOTICK FOU VWVXACXWV- l.auA Oflicest Wichita, Kaa, Juue2ri 1879. Notice is hereby given thut (he following inmed settler bus tiled notice hU intsi-tioa to 111:1 final proof in support ot his claim, aud swine final entry thereof at (ha expirstion of thirty Hays froai lha Jala ef this notice, namely, tlo'rge 8'itt fir lha northeiiHt quarter of section 27 townshio 24 south range 3 west, and names the follew ing as his witnesse, Noble Jolinson of King, iiisa county and I) Kda-urd Ilirch of Hedp.

wick munty; Nb'e Johnson the norlli west quarter sect Jon 27, towtislilnSH south r-tno west, and nainrs the full. Ing as his witnesses, (ieo. boolt, oi iviugmati ewiintrand Dr. L-anardof Krdgwick coant) Harney for the southeast qunc of senior townsbip 2 south rang 6 west, and names the following as Ids wh nessts, Hi.itt and Nobla Johbsan Itirriii.in count r. 3 R.

Ii. Walkef, Ittgift-tor. NOTK'n FOU PUiHICATloN. J.mimI Oilice at Wiehlls, Its, July .5, IJ7li Notice is hereby given tht tlie following nsmel se'tUr lis- likd notice of bis Inten-lion to make fins! proof in mi ip.nl of bis claim, and -eiite fiutl entry tbrr-ol at lk exjiirntion of thirl dsys tram tbedsl his in. lice, tinrti.lv, f.

Townsend pr inptbin derNrnt'iry statvnimt No IbOSH for tl a southwest qusrler of section 5 township 29 MMih range 5 west, and tisincs lb fnllnwing as bis witnesses. Julm Jatksn snl L. Jtbiison of Kingman. jylO Walker, Krister. KOTICK rR Land Oilier at Wi kila.

Kas, July 2, M7f. No'ie is beteby pieu ls the tlmn named settles have filed notice af tk'ir intention to sink finsl proof in anp4rt i he claims and scure final sntry ther-of Ihe Mi of il.ittv dsvs roni iba dsto of this lo'b'f, viz: John llsrvrl preemption di-i srtory statement No, 1CH4 for tbe KOtithwest quarter section 22 town -uin -'M south rf ce 5 wt. sttd ims iba full wing bis witne e. Carl h'easr snl Xiinimi Oobls' oroiu-h of Itingaian i ik rwi U. S.

Notices from the Land Office ot Ball Sprowls. NOTICE for publication. Land Office at Wichita, June 14, 1879. Notice is hereby given that the follow ing nameti settlers have hied notice oi tueir in- tention to make final proof in support of named settlers have tiled notice of their in- thpir olAin nA MMMira final entrv thereof or nira7on a nnn oann rm a i anrrir rnoroAr dateof this notice, namely, John A Young preemption declaratory statement No. 10301 lor the west half of southeast quarter and tc" township 27 south range west, and names the following as his witnesses, Benjamin Mogle and James Morgan of Lrette, Benjamin Mogle preemption declaratory statement No.

1G81S for lot 3 and southeast i auarierof northwest ouarter and north half noin. t.wnJun''!) I Ul CUUtillTOb vuM 1.1.'. as hte witnewes. John A Young and James Mo-iran of Lorett, Has. 0 19 KL Walker.

Kegisler. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Land Office at Vichita, June 17, 1879. Notice is hereby given that the followin named settle; have filed notice of their in tention to make final proof in support of their claims and secure final entry thereof on the expiration of thirty days from the date of tkis notice, namely, Henry II Graves preemption declaratory statement Xo. 17083 iui bile DiSMViJctoii uuuiii fi nv i ion ship 27 south range 8 west, and names the lor the southeast quarter of section 24 town- and Fracklin Sanborn of Kingman; Peter JUtn ctntUm.n 17076 for the gouthwt quirler of section 13 rsh wt, the following as his winrses, Henry II irave and Bardwell of kjcill ,1 j.iuu til jir.i:mi.Lwii ugi.iiiiaiiij statement No lo973 for the southwest Quar- ter ol section 24 township 27 south ranee 8 iet, and names the to! lo wins as his witn-s I ses, Pe er Egan and James Coulter of claratory stutemcnt No loooO for the lo's and in section 6 township 2S south rnnge 7 west and north half of sou heast quarter of section 1 township 2S south rane 8 west, and the as his witnese.

David Ilineslev and Edward Wright of fWvid Hineslev tiri-emntion de- daratorv statement No. 17331 for the south- 7 e. east quarter of northw. st uartf and east half of southwest quarter and lot 7 section 6 township 28 south range 7 west, and names the following as his witnesst Pierce luf- Umzton and Joseph U-dl of Kingman; Malderman White preemption declaratory statement No. for the southeast iuar ter of section 26 township 27 south range west, and names tne following as his wit nesse, Louis lcacn and vnaries litcn- man of Kingman.

6 26 KL Walter, Kegister. WOTTC5 FOR PUBLICATION. LiBl OlSce at Wichita. H.s, "I Julv 7. 1S79.

Notic-e hreby giv that tl named settler has h'ed notice of his intention to n-ak final rroof in fu nort of his claiai, and secure final entry therfof at the expira tion of thirty days from the date of this notice, viz: William MTr-'is yreir.ptioa d- c'aratory statement No. 17,585, for the east of northwest and west 4 ot northeast ot sec ion 2U, tow.jsiiip ity, souui, range -o, -est, aad names the following as his wit nesses, allies and Jeremiah Urasty ot Kir.gman county, 7 17 K. L. Walker. Keg stsr.

noticb Foa publication. Land Office a Wichita Hxs, July 3, 1879. Notice is herebr given that ti.e following named settler h-s fi ed not ce of h'H inten tion to make firal pro in support of Iim claim, and secure final entrv thereof at the expiration of thiity days from the date of thi nOlie, Ildlll, "VCitipi.llMI dcclaratoiy No. fr the s.uithw: st quarter of section township 28, south, rHnge we.it, an I mea tba follow im aa his witnesHi-s, Wiil'sm H. Harris ibsI Ks'ibcn Clark of connty.

17 It alker, Kg ler. NotTCR FCU PUBLICATION. Land Offi at Wirhita, Kas, Jn 7. 1879. Notice is her bv tiven that the follower named settler h8 h'ed notice of his intn- tion to make final proof in support of kis aai S'-curf nna 1 eniry iiiereoi i i of thlrtT dsr date of nQtice tion declnratory statement No.

16.S70, for c'im aad S'-curf final entry thereof at tka ihe nor hwest quarter of seci'vit 25, township 29, south, rane 6, we3t, sod name the foUowmz ai his witnesses, Lmos Miles and Jermiah Grasty ol connty. 7 17 11 L. alkeii, Kegister. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Land Ofli at Wichita, Cas.

July 8, 1879. Woti'-e is hrrebv given that ihe following named sett'er ha' fi'ed notice of his inen- lion to uiak- final proof -n support ef hisl i i) C. W. MYERS, M. Phjgioian Surgeon, Kingman, Kansas.

P3Surgery a gpecialty. YM. C. HAWK, M. D.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Kingman, Kansas. F. E. GILLETT, ATTORNEY- AT LAW, KINGMAN, KANSAS. Will practice in Kingman and adjoining ft 1 eounues.

ah legal business promptly at tended to. Oihce opposite the ercntfry building. may LACLEDE HOTEL. WM. BIRCH, Proprietor.

Accomodations first-class: new neat and clean. Charges reason able. aull W. D. SUGAR, Connty Snrveyor, Ciyil fipeer AND DRAUGHTSMAN.

Offers his services to the citizens of King man and adjoining counties, in surveying. laying out and mapping townsites, leveling and establishing the grade of streets, and any other bnsiness appertaining to his pro lusion, lie will be found at his onice at Kingman, en Monday of each week. MONEY TO LOAN. By "Wilson Toms, lon Improved Lands in Kingman County, Kansas. At ten per cent interest for Ave vears time.

Commission reasonable Apply to IL C. IIIGINBOTHAM, Att'y Ieb2tf Wichita, Kansas Notice to Settlers. I Lave opened an office for the prosefii- I tion of cases involving title to homestead and Osnge Trust Lands, before the United States Land Office of Wichita, General Land OttK-eand Interior Department fclecial attention given to securing amend- tion attending to contest cases. An upenence of Hire? vears as (J'erk I the United culleB Uil1 Kansan, gives me peculiar advantages in th proxcution of all claims arising under the Public Land Laws. IVrror.s having cases of a complicated character will do well to advise with me, iwjfore submitting the same for adjudication I ha associated with mc in practice Judge if.

McLain, attorney-at-iaw. late of In- laRMpoIiA, Indiana, inar2S 6m IT. C. St. John.

ST. JOHN McLAIJS, ATTO YS-AT-LAW AND Conveyancers. Monry to loan at -lowest rates, and long time, on improved farms, and to prove up claiiHH with. Consult your interests and rail on n. OflW in Commercial next door to Luited States Land Office, ichita, Kansas.

ADMINISTRATRIX'S NOTICE State of Kansas Cannty of Kingnian. SB. In the Probate Court in and for said county. Ia "the matter of the estate of Jane W-Ilx. deera.ed Notice is hereby given that letters of administration have been granted to the undersigned on the estate of Jane C.

Mills, Jate of vn'dt county, deceased by the Hon ty an(1 orable, tie Probate Court of the coun ptat dated the 19th day of June, i 1 Cti I 1 1 i claims asruinst the said estaie. are hereby pi tified that they must present the same to the ur.dersIgaed for allowance within one TfirirdlJi iiie uaieoi na.iu icners. or iucv be precluded from any benefit of such estate; ami that if such claims be not ex hibited wiilr'n three years ater the date ol said letters they shall he forever barred Mary Pakk, Administratrix of the said estate of Jane iX Wills, deceased. ID, 1870. 734 tj NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Liirid Ofiice at "Wichita, as JulyS, 1879 Notice is hereby given the following panned sct-Ier has filed notice of his inter. tion to mrke final proof in support of h''a 'claim, and secure final entry thereof at the vipiration of thirtr days from the date thin notice, viz: Jtfhn Moreland preemp- iii.a dwhiratory statement No. lnU23, for tfie of section 19 township 27 ranjr- w- st, and names the following as his Witnese, Moreland and Samuel Wo-eland of Kingman county. 7-17-5 K. L.

Walker, Ilegister. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Land Office at Wichita June 21, 1879. Notice hereby give-i that the following named settlers have filed notice of their in- trntirn to make final proof in support of their claims and secure final entry thereof si expiration of thirty n.ivs Ihmh the late thw notice, namely, Joseph San ford for' the wort half of southwest qnait'r of pection 13 and east half southeast quarter of Mctiun 14 wnslnp 2 range 5 west, and name the fallowing as hisitaes'scs, II nrr an ISnrvn ol bedgwick county and Daniel Kingman county; Pjnie! liobison for the east ha'f of southwest quarter and southwest quarter of southeast quarter of section 13 and northeast quarter of north- w-st quart -to' section. 24 township 27 range 5w si, and namsthe following as his wit- jiri'S.

Joseph San'ord Of liinman connty an! Jim-TTaa TCiiren of Seng wick county. 7 3 5 KL Walker, KegNter. flL S. Notices from the Land Office of Brown Bigger. i mm mm.

i i i. NOTICE FOR P1TBLI CAT 1 ON. Land Ofilce at June SO, 1879. Kotice is hereby given that ihe following nettler hns filed notice of his intn-ttn to mke final proof in. support of his claim secure tiaal entry thereof at the exr ration of thirty, days from the date of thi- mTrtelv, W'm.

N. Pefers for the Chow Jackson's Best Sweet Navy Cobacco. Meals, at all hoars, at Tail's bakery, 25 cents. All of Uncle Sam's medicines for sale by Hawk Montgomery. Blacksmithing done in good stylo and on short notice by Bowron Taylor.

Take your work ta Bowron Taylor, the blacksmiths, west of the Laclede Hotel. Bowron Taylor, the black smiths, are prepared to do all kinds of smith work. Where in Hutchinson, call on L. Guessaz, the jeweler, if you want anything in his line I This way, everybody! Come and see our stock A full line of drugs and patent medicines, of all kinds, at Hawk Montgomery. If you want your plow-point! sharpened, horsesboing done, or farm machinery overhauled, call on 1 Bowren Taylor, west of the hotel.

We warrant every bottle of Ague Cure we sell. If it does not cure, it won't cost you any money. WlNSLOW Allbright, oclStf I "Stone Drug Store." I Reduction made in paints nd oils. None but best sold. Cut this out, bring it with you, and it will insure you reduced figures.

WiNstow Allbrigut, "Stone Drug Store." Juvenile classics, -beautuui large tvue. elegantly bound editions ol a Arabian lights and Robinson Cru soo, for 55 cents, and of Bunyan'a Pilgrim's Progress and Travels of Baron Munchauson, for 50 cents, each, ha just been published by the American Book Exchange, 55 Beekman street, New York Now editions of Roilio's Ancient HtT. and thc Complete orl of Josepus, both printed in large, hiitifiil -l-rn ftud fifrnncr a nil neatly bouud, have just been issued at about one third the former priecb viz: Rollin, 2.25; Josephus, 2.00. American Book Exchange, publish er, 55 Beekman street, Nevr York. In the rapid pace to which many of us unre our powers for tho at tainment of our objects, mental prostration and loss of sloop arc common.

Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic never fails to give ease in these and kindred maladies For sale by Myers Bros. Females, and men of sedentary habits, are peculiarly liable to dyspepsia and derangements of the digestive orcrans. Dr. Harter's Elixir of Wild Cherry has no rival in the removal of every form of in.

digestion. For sale by Myers Bros. I No western family can afford at this season to be without Brown's extract-Blackberry and Ginger, a safe, reliable, and pleasant remedy tor Diarrhea, Dysentery, Summer Complaint and Cholera Morbus. 11 baB Deen 101 ten years, and is endorsed by physicians and drug Ujsts. Procure a bottlo at once.

Delays are dangerous. For sale everywhere. Tho old settler and new comer are deciding that the eastern med ieines are not adapted to 'western diseasos, and that Brown's Vege table Liver pills arc the only re liable remedy for relieving Constipation, Biliousness, Sick Headache and Torpid Liver. And. that Eureka guo Pills never fail to euro.

the chills when taken as di reeled. For sale by Myers Bros. and Hawk Kingman. Taken Up. A straj came to my place about the first of June.

Roan mare, 4 years old and dragging 40 feet of rope; supposed to belong to AVm. Mills, at or near Sego, Reno county. William Swet, Suction 35, township -27, range 5, west. tf. To the People of Kingman County.

Having oponed a tin shop in Kingman, we invite the patronage of the public, being ready to do any kind of work in our lino ip a satis factory manner, and at the most reasonable prices. We also expect to add, Irom time tc time, as the people demand, hardware and ag- icaltural implements. Our motto is 'fLive aud let live." Our rules are "Quick sales and email profits." Our is "Psy cash for goods and sell for Very truly, GARRISON RUNDELL, KingmanKas. Quits a number arc reported on tlio sick lirtt this week: rs. Billinff, Wm.

Birch, Mrs. G. Babcock, U. LBallt Mrs. E.

A. Garrison, B. Cinvfield.L. A'mord, and Mrs. J.

jraflin. 8 2 The "Mercury stands high in thrs part of the county. Highway robbery on young pa tatoes. A few of early prairie chick ens are ripe. The Sabbath-school at Mr.

Lash-met's seems to be prospering. The house being crowded every Sunday. Roastihgears, cucumbers, and the colio are roaming around the coun- whom they may devour. Some of tho boys took a holiday. last week, arid went fishing.

They used coffee sacks and log-chains for bait, and took several of cm in out of the wet. Some person has named tho di- vide lying between Smoots creek and the Ninnescah river, "Cham pion Ridge." Ka-rectI and we be lieve we are safe in saying that there is no place in the county that can snow a oeuer prospect tor a good crop than Champion Ridge. We have heard somo old "batuhs" ssv that there wero no voiinw hidiei with last. Rundfiv vr.inir. wa evening would nave snown tnom a wagon "chuck-full' of "female loveliness." Twclye young ladies in one.

wagon (tho boys bringing up the rear a foot; joke on the boys;) on their way to Mr. Cory where they pent a pleasant evening singing, J. B. Littler, of Smoots creek valley, received a severe wound on last Saturday evening. Jn attempt ing to yoke up a yoke of catllo, one of them broke away with the picket rope and pin, tho pin striking Mr Littler on the knee with such force as to knock him down.

The pain was ao severe that a doctor had to bo called to relieve him. He will not be able to walk for a week or so Old Persimmons. i RELIGIOUS. Episcopal sorvioo every Sunday evening, al Uross Uo. oraco.

Kflv .1 Ii. kdra will nrnach nf tl i ar. ir I li Minn mnpninir next, bunday school at nine, a. Eldor Bane will preach at the hool aouse, Sunday morning, July 27, at 10 o'clock, instead ot the 20ih, as slated last week. Rev.

K. A. Garrison will hold ser vice at 13ro8S Gilletl's officiaext Sunday morninf, at 10 o'clock. Next Sunday week a meeting wul be heid for the purpose of organ izing a Presbyterian church. Positive Results.

There are numerous remodiea that, euro sometimes and become trusted as useful, but none have ever proved so effectual cured so many and such remarkable cases as Dr. Ayor medicines. Ihe Cherrv Pectoral has restored rent numbers of patients who were believed, to be bopeljBKsly affected with consumDUon. Ague Cure breaks up chills and over quickly and surely. Ayer Compound Lxtrac-t ol Sur'aparilla eradicatosscrofula and I impurities ol the blood, cleanses the system and restores it to vill ous lieaitn.

Ijv its timely use many troublesome disorders that cause a decline of uuallli are cx- ic-licd or cured. Ayer's Pills and effects are too well known everywhere to re quire any commendation from in I liere. Scranton (a Times rNotices from L. F.Jones' land and loan agency, Marshall. NOTICE FOR Land Office at Wichita, June 23 1879.

Notice herebv jjiveti that the following named settler has filed notice of his inten tion to make final proof in support of hi- claim, and secure final entry thereof at the expiration of thirty days the date 01 his notice, namely. Samuel n' .1 Wet for the of northwest ZhihfJ lotBl and 2 and the half quarter of section IS township west and names tne following as his witnes ses, tv franklin and John A Urown ot Sedgwick county. 6 bf Walker, Register. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Land Office at Wichita, June 23, l7i.

Notice is hereby given that the named settler filed notice of bU inten tion to make final proof in support of his claim, and secure final entry thereof at the expiration of thirty days from the date of nis notice, namely, i lmrrows ror th- northwest qnarter. 'of section 12 township 27 mge 5 we.t,f the following a i itr i-i 1 1 his witnesses, namely, Varren Flagler and Uasjler of Kingman count v. 3 Walker, Ropriscr. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Land Office at AVichita, June 30, 18711 Notice is hereSy given that the following named settlers have filed notics of their in tention to make final, proof in support ol their claims and seuire final entry Thereof on the expiration of thirty from the dat of this notice; namely, Jones pre emption declaratory st-tenant ro IohI for theeast half southwest quarter and soirh- west quarter of southwest quarter of section -I township '2 south range 4 west, and tfes, I name the foil wins as his witnesses.

iiam Barlow of iSedfwi-k coitv and WJoslyn of Kingman, county; EWJoslyn ireempiion uec araiorvsraremeni io. i-m-oo i for the northeast quarter of ectlon 'lo town ship 27 south rang 5 west, and names ti following as hh 'witnesses. John ISows'Vf Sedgwick conntv an 1 A HemSiing of liingman county; John ws preeuiption declaratory statement No. 16055 for the lots 1 and I and eas half of northwest quarter of section SO township 27 south ran. el wesf, and names the following as his witness.

James Ellis of Sedgmick connty and Jrs'yn of JJiogroan couniv: Abraham Ilemb'ing preemption declaratory statement 16764 for thesouthwest quarter cf nort ir wa'CiNCMii No. A kiV (unci a jl nrai n.iii vi of reVU.m 2. township 27 south west; and names thafollowiaxaa Ida ses, James-Ellis of Slgwick countv quarter rang il I Litllrn Uinirrnqn 1.ma. I EM preemption declavniwy statement No. I(i893 lot ibe fori quarter of section 29 township 27.

eoutb rsne 4 west, and niiTes tbe following ii Joslyn ugmau coticty nd A llemb-lit' rof llingmati 7 3 It walker, ltegibler. 7 THE CITY AND COUfiTY NEWS. Sow millott and turnips. Threshing has commenced. Prepare your ground for wheat.

Big rain, Friday: Corn if all right. -Bural Springs is the name of a new postoffice in this county. The frisky flea is making things interesting for the average citizen. Wm. Livingston will soon commence building a large stone stable, in town.

Lots have been deeded to Bishop Vail, of this Episcopal diocese, upon whJch a charch i8 lo be erected, at this place. Newton Hill, Kir.gman county's energetic Sunday-school worker, invaded the Mercury sanctum, last Wednesday morning. The first roasting ears of tba sea son have reached this oraee, lor which O. C.Hand has the thanks I th Wemnrr nut fit The Kingman Mercnry has been enlarged to a seven-column folio We congratulate you, Martin, on your enterprise. Great Bend Dem ocrat.

Many bills due this office remain unpaid. Those persons knowing themselves to be indebted to the Mercury office are requested to call as we stand in need of lucre. L. C. Almord, late of Newton will soon commence the erection of a 'building, 20x40, two stories the upper story of which is to be fittel and used as an Odd Fel lews aitd Masonic hall.

1 ha Sunday-school Convention. Tuesday, Juiy 15. Convention opened by devotit exercises, leu bv U. JJ. frice.

On motion, C. D. Price was chosen chairman and JN. Hill secretaij-. Verbal reports were made of two schools in Gralesburg township, by JM.

Hill: one in Vinita by C. Price: one in Eingman by John Cragin. "Other schools were briefiv mentioned. Eleven schools are known to have been organized and statistics now in possession of C. D.

Price are to be put on record. The topic, "Origin and object ol Sunday-scbools, was opened by Newton Hill, and discussed bv Messrs. Marsh, of Lawrence; C. Humble, of Wichita; Cragin, Price. Moad and Linsdky.

The second topic was postponed to the morning session. Rev. Mr. Marsh, of Lawrence, was chosen to give a Bihle roading in tho evening, and bro. Humble chosen to lead the praise Ou motion, J.

Mead and J. Cragin vvere appointed a committee on constitution. After singing and prayer, the convention was adjourned to nine, a. Wednesday. In the evening, Messrs.

Marsh and Humble, with others, earnestly presonted the claims of temperance in connection with the Sunday- school, urging trie total abstinunee from the use of intoxicating drinks WEDNESDAY MORNING. Convention opened bv dovolional exercises, led by N. Hill. The topics, "Relation of Sunday icliool to family, church and secu lur Behoois "The Teachwrs Pre paration;" "Personal work ot the tcarher, were discussed very ably bd those present. Many useful suggestions were brought forward.

ihe committee on constitution reported and constitution adopted. On D. Price was choien president; J. A. Cragin, secretary; Niwion Hill, assistant secretary; James Mead, treasurer; Rev.

A. E. Garrison, Rev. H. White and Rev.

Laning, with the president and sec retary, were chosen an executive committee. On motion, the executive com mittee wero instructed to convene at earliest convenience to select vice-presidents and to arrange for conventions in each township, and to select one of their number to at tend such conVentons. C. D. Price and Hill wero chosen delegates to tho state con vention at Sauna, October 21.

Mr. Liusday was appointed to represent White Mr. Linsday reported the population of Kingman county at 'two thousand five hundred and ninety-nine, aid estimated the number ot children of school age at three out of live. Ihe secretary was instructed to ascertain the number of children of hool age in the county an-J nuu -ber of children in the Saudaj-School. Thanks were voted to iir.Murray, teacher ol Kingman school, li.r kindness shown, and to the distrh board for use of school room.

It was suggested that the proceedings bo published in the Kingman Mercury. The executive committee were directed to fix ihe place of the iitxt meeting. On motion, convention adjourned to moot Thursday, Octobi 2, 1880. A. F.

and A. 5Vt. To a' 1 Master Masons, wheresoever; dispersed, in." the county of Kingman you re cordially invited be present" at the residence of W. II. Child, Eaq.y in tho town ot Kinsman, Saturday, July 2G, at o'clock, p.

Business jie-rtain to the good of tho ordor, will brought before the brethren. Lot the old guard rully. By Request." Notice whereby given that the following named settler has hied nonce oi nis inicn- to bMcV.TL. Ilk" "Pirati-on of W'W'SE? I 1 ciaiM, MU secure u. tli a niithvt-est ouarte ship J7 south, range 9 went, and name II maa I'lihiw lTilu Ocoee and John O'Nil, Jietlierland.

anu 'wu C-19 Walker, Jicgintcr. NOTICK FOR PUBLICATIOV. Land Office ot Wichita, June 13, 1879. Notice i hereby given tnat the followirp I a to make hnal j.rm.f in support of claim, and secure final entry thereof at the expiration of thirty dys from the d.Ue of this notice, namely, reier ritin mrnt southeast quarter of section 00, township 2(1 south, range west, ana name me ioiiow-ing as hi witnessw, Hmiilton 15 liurcliell and John O'Xeil, of Xrthi html. 619 Walker, Rgiler.

NOTICE FOIt PUELICATIOK. Lani Office at Wichita, Kn June 13, 1879. Notice in herebv given thai the following named settler has filed notice Ms inten- I to make final proof in nujiport of hi expiration of thirty days from the date of tlli HOl ICC 118 Ti Cl Oil 1 fOf .1 onhwt vr- ij-Ji IOl nesses, liainu oa uurcneii oi ciuerianu -w-p bio Walker, Kegisler. SOTICE FOR PUBLICATIOX. Land Office at Wkbita, Ka June 15, 1879 Notice is hereby given that ti followiac named settler has hied notice of Ins Inten- tion to make final proof in supjiort of hi claim, and secure final entry thereof at the expiration of thirty dnys from the date ol this notice, namely, Thomas Oril for the kits 1 and 2 ai south half of northeast quarter of section 1, township 27 south r.njje 9 west, and names ihe following ns his wit nesses.

Jlamilton I. isurtneiiol Acllieriaud. and Peter Plush 6 ltj Walker, Register. 2SOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Land Office at Wichita, June 21, 1879 Notice is hereby giyn th3t the following named settler has hied notice of his inten- tion to make final proof in support of hi ciaim, anu secure nnai eniry vnercoi at me expiration of thirty days from the date ot thit.

notice, nsmelv, Moore Ueclaralorv statement No. for the northwest quar ter of section 6a township 2S raose west, and nam the following aa his witnesses, I Morgan and Alfred Yeoman of llinrman; I Morgan declaratory aiate- No. 1 for the northei st quarter of section 3:5 towndiip 23 range 7 west, and names the following as his witnesses. I' I Moore and Alfred Yeoman of Kingman: Alfred Yeoman declaratory aiatcinen' No 15,287 for the northeast quarter of sec tion 34 township 23 range 7 west, and name the following hh hit witnesses, 1 Morgtu and Moore of Kingman. IV 3 Walker, Register.

V. S. notices Irom the land office of McKinstry Scheble. NOTICK FOU PUBLICATION. Land OHIce at Wiclii'a, June 2:1.

1871) Nothe is herebv given tht the el named settler has filed notice of his inten- lion to make final prKf in support of his cliim, and secure final entry thereof at thf expiraii-in of thn-ty days from the date of this I'Otice, namelv. Calvin hly home stead application No. 5171) for the rib west quarter of section II township 20" ranire west, and names the following as I is witnesses, II A (iitrdcn'aie and II Tionnt ol Netberland. lieno ciiunti: Nfyjie Urown preemption declaratory stutenient Ni. 378 for the iK-rtheast quarter of section 15 town ship 20 range 9 west a nun-a I ha follow ing as his witnesse-i.

HA trtrdenUie and .1 1 1 i Iruuntof Neil.erlaml luo oninty. 5 2-j alker, NOTICE FOU PUBLICATION. Ijind Office at Withi-a. I'm June 'M, ISl'J. Nolh-e is hereby given that tlie fo'Ioming settler has filed notice of bis in'en-tion to make final proof in support ol bis c'aiui, nd si-cnre final entry thereof nl the cxpiralion of thirt- days from theda'eof this notiw, namely, Jennie McKinstrj homcsteal application No.

for the uorlheast quarter oi section 10 lowi sun '2b range ti and the following a lU'no coun y. 7-10 5 Walker. Reiristcr. NOTICE FOU PUBLICATION. LindOlfieeat Wichita, June 20, 187U.

tire is herebv g'ven that th following mimed settler has filed notiuo of his inten tion to final proof in supisirt of clai-m, and secure final entry theieof at tlu of thiity djs Irom the date ot this notice, iiainil, (Jeorce W. llotlges ft-r ie southeast quarter of section 28 townsh i 0. 2fi rane Bt, and nnme ihe folbiam hi I nn iii i i.i uiirwr, mi. mi uiiuT anu ira jui-Urd ol Netuerland, Kfiiocoiintv. i 10 Walker.

RrifiiiUr. f3 NOTICE FOU J'UHMCATJON. Ii.d Oluccat Wjchifa June 30, Wt). Notice is hen given that tbe fulbiwi: named utik-r hai- fi cd notice of hi" iiiten- jtion to make, tin proof in fiipKirt of his ei ii i', aim secure nnai entry tiiemit li. expiration ul tinny uava from the date this notice, n.meiy, Charles E.

lUtlr foi 3 an'' 4.uf 8e 7 9 west, all I I names the following as hi- nf Xetlicrland, Reno 7 i 1. wnnesH Wiley l.rown and (Jalvin l. Llv I county. Walker, R-filsier. KOTM'J! FOU PUBI.ICATIOJJ.

Land OtlV at Wichita, June II, 870. Notice is hereby giv. tl.nf ihe linwing ntiued set. ler ficd notice his inten- tion to notkc fin A 1 imi-1 in a ppiri of bif i m. muI fin.d -utry thereof at thfc I exnirsti.iti ol ilnriy nays Ir-ni the rate ot (..,.

.1. liifA nm iv-, fci, linn 11. noithwevt lofftcjon towit.i. St, rsnpe I 7 i at qua On mi two N' e.tst per .1 1 1, claim, and secure final entry thereof at th Ins witnesses, 8 11 Z-tnuiermun ot Hutch-expiration of thirtv days from th data of inson and II. W.

Ziiumeriuan of Castleton, mant No. I tKOH for the euthw quarter of tins notice, viz: John Ivlis preemption de- clarstorv statement 17601. for lot 4- nnd southwest! of northwept 1 section 4 i 'ot 1 and southeast i of nor! heast of eetion 5 township 28 suiilh range west, mil names me lotiowing as sis witnesses. Dibline Snider and Josiah Kj.pley of h'ingwan, 7 17 Kb A l.s EB, Kegister. NOTICE FOR PUHUCATIOX.

Luri Oifice at wichUs, Has, i i Notice is bereb given -at tlia following 1 T.i i If J. named settler has filed t'on to make final proof in support of bia I cliim and secure hnal einrv thereat at taa etpirti of thirtv from the data of this ice, viz: Alice I Johnson declara- tory annent 17542, for the northeast quarter c. IS), township 20, south, range wi, iur iuuuwu' ne e-, viz: frank ana ueo. 3ieaa, a rf-s a fit liisgman county, Has 17 Wslkor, Rejristor. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

I.an.1 MU at Wicnita. July 1, 1873. Notice is hereby given tl at the following imed sett'er has lib notice of his inten- tion 10 mnke filial pio-if iu sur.pirt of hi na 8T V- exnirail'iu 01 iniriy tin o- Ihisnotinamelv.Normau It (i'ddsborongh Pemption declaratory statement ho. 14820 Jor the quarter of section 11 tpwiilrp south vane 5 rt, and names the ns hs Wiinoi-sas," William Green andN. Af.

of Kiuvmun nr.ty. 1 Li li WnlKtr, Hegister. Snhacriba for the Kinifin.tn Mer- lion 15 township 28 south rai ft wft. i I names tba fobnirg as is with es, Jon M. Ilsrvfl of li'hniuan county sml ThomiM Fay of Se 'cwl-k citin'y 7 1" It Wsi aiB, Kefit.

S.ilo of ScjIiooI Lantl. Noli'C is hfrebr given t'tst I will sell st pub) a ltd inn st be Court-Ikhi r. iu fling-mm. on the eleventh 1jv of Ann-d, 1 871, lietwicn the urs of ten o'eio a. fil snd Tec o'lek, p.

of said day, tbe follow de-rribed cb 1 d.vie: Tb nth'- quarter af Ihe iorlht i ter of seii'n 1 1. townl.p range wsi. Appnhcd at thrtcdollais jur Nolinprovi'ineiits A Is ifie to ilhenht oiisitT of nonbst qusitc'r of ser i-M Ift, toanbii 28 ranra est. Apt rubi'd at tin e- dolbrs peri mim the ah a of bind are in- proY'inent a-) 'ol own; Fiva an i tanlli t- of se-o hteiUng, apprti prtis at tare dollarn ansl twmtv-ii i-euis per ar' jskn hirid.ed nionwo'xl res, Mierarobf. appiaiseil st five slso ona wH, iwrnty et dcp nr prals st lira dollars.

Tot' I I'npn venie-s, Alsa the noribwcnl qusrP af nTthasst. qt-arter of a rl twn-bip 2l, rng fi, wint Apprid at time daifsrs ar acre. rov nienls. Also tbe Miiti west riisrt'-r or ine tiortl- aTtin 2( mr A A .1 I I rJllg 6, W. ApMie--I Hiiro iidimm aerc.

No iinprovements. No bids will I ree v-d for le's Ibsntba afpraiet v'teo'si Isnd aad Imjrova-nenu L. Kkacu. 7 17 4 Tieaf n.r ol Kin, nun r'T 1 nort1 west tiarter nf cctini 7 township 27 rsinge S) and names the followingag his ifsps F. Flinu of Kono county aad WilUaci Unuckols of Uingm-Mi county.

jylO 'R Walker, Register. 1 5 etJ. s'l mine' a ti fillowuK his wu OtW. and nk your KinV ltrown t.f Oer $1.50 a months for 25 cU. k.

VJ ll Wslaer.Ueg sitr. -I A.