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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

A good one is told on resident of this
county, living not thousand miles from
Medicine Lodge. Last winter, during
one of the hard storms be met another
cattleman, and asked him if they were
not all ruined. The gentleman with
whom he was talking, said he had seen
worse weather, whereupon the first named
gentleman exclaimed: "Whyl we shall
loose over one hundred per cent. of our
cattle, and the d heel flea will drive
the balance on the ice and kill them."
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

Standiford. Youmans & Co. have re
moved their stock Of dry goods into the
north room Of their new store building,
although it is not nearly finished. Their
reasons for so doing are that their stock is
an unusually heavy one, and should FIRE
break out in the old wooden building, the
loss would be immense. As it now is,
their stock is divided, and the old store
room is not packed as it formerly was.
Their banking business is also transferred
to the new building.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

On last Saturday Wallace Rouse took
possession Of the Office of County Treas
urer, by virtue of the resignation of j. E.
Chaplin. Wallace had no trouble in get
ting bondsmen, and is rapidly becoming
acquainted with the various duties of the
Office which he will ELL for the next two
years. Wallace is a steady young man.
with the many qualities Of q gentleman.
and we have no doubt but that he will
conduct the Office in a manner satisfactory
To all parties.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

Last Saturday the plug train that runs
between Harper and Wellington, was
thrown from the track, but Just how the
accident occurred. we have been unable
TO learn at this date. The most satisfac
tory explanation we have yet heard, is
that the train was running quite rapidly
and some cattle overlook IL and boosted
il of the track,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

We are informed that some Missouri
parties were on their way to this county
with about nx hundred head Of Of cattle,
and the cold rain come on while they were
still in kinRman county. The cattle
scattered in every direction, and up to
date the owners have been compelled 10
pay damages 10 the amount Of one hun
dred and seventy dollars, and the end Is
not yet. This unfortunate circumstance
win cut down considerably the profits for
The hrst year.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

A very strange phenomenon was
witnessed in the western heavens early
this morning. About four o'clock Prof.
Mulkey saw a light, and thinking il. was
house on Ere, he rushed to the door, but
instead of conhagration, he saw some
thing resembling an unusually bright
meteor. Ithad along tail and was curved
something similar TO a pair Of compasses.
How long it had been there, no one can
tell, but it was indeed q strange and
weird sight.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

A hunting party, consisting of Geo. d.
Orner. Ed. Sample, J. w. MeNeal and
Hilory Weiduer, started for the Territory
last Saturday, TO be absent about weeks.
We can imagine we see Ed. Sample-to
whom it is a positive hardship to carry in
stick Of wood-lugRing a shot gun
through the woods looking for "game"
Our imagination can reach still farther
and see him looking for a good tree to
climb while "chasing"(?) a bear.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

We were wrongly informed last week
when We stated that Charley Noble had
gone to Texas, leaving an unpaid board
bill at the Palmer House. Charley is a
reliable young man and always pays bis
just debts, and it is hardly the square
thing to have the impression get abroad
that the officers Of the law were In persuit
of him
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers, from waynes-
burg, Penn. have been stopping in this
county for the past faw weeks. Mr.. Rog-
ers is IN search Of good ranch and will
stock il well and remove HIS family here
permanently. Mrs. r. is a highly cul-
tured lady with pleasing manners that at
once makes her many warm friends. We
welcome them heartily.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

We have received from the author and
publisher, Will. L. Thompson. East Liv-
erpool, Ohio. splendid co mic song, en-
titled "My First Music Lesson" It is a
very lauRhable description Of the music
pupils 6rst lesson. Everybody enjoys a
good comic song. This one will certainly
be very popular. We advise all lovers OF
music and mirth to send 40 cents to the
author and receive a copy by return mail.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

Chas. Davis, ESQ.,, he ofthe poker mill,
skipped out one morning last week, for
getting in his haste, that he owed board
bill at the Medicine Lodge House, and
several others about town mourn his alb
sence. Beating hotels is the gentleman's
little game" 20 we understand.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

Quite an unfortunate accident occurred
TO Jesse CarRile a week ago last Tuesday,
and one that has united him for work for
a number of days. He was assisting
Josh Story to shoe fractions horse, and
was holding the animals hind foot, when
the rope broke and the horse fell on Jess
in such q manner that his hand was
doubled Extraordinarily breaking his
wrist. Fortunately no bones were frac-
tured, but the injured member is very
painful.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

The many friends Of Jim Marsh, the
Smoked Yankee, p" were pleased to vel
cone him back TO the Lodge. after an alb
sence Of many months. Jim has taken
unto himself a wife in the person Of a
white woman-at least Jim thinks she is
white. They are residing in the village
Of Wichita.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

Information reaches us that the cattle
on Elm Creek are dying from eating some
kind Of poisonous weed. P. Butcher lost
seven head in ten days from this cause,
and others in bis neiRhborhood have lost
several. We should like 10 haar from the
stock men in regard to this weed, in order
that people may learn how TO exterminate
"A
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

Bob. Eckbart's father and mother ar
rived at the Lodge, from Hannibal, Mis-
sour, on last Thursday night, and will
make their home here in the future. Bob.
thinks there is no one that can sew but
tons on his shirt as well as ais mother.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

Through the kindness Of E. Sample, l..
W. Moore was enabled to take charge Of
the office Of Register Of Deeds on last FRI
day, whereas he would have had 10 wait
until the FIRST Tuesday in January. Lem.
will make an efficient and accommodating
official.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

Last week w. p. Ewing returned from
Colorado, where he and Mr.. Potter pur-
chased eight hundred head ofsteers, which
they will hold on Driftwood in the Indian
Territory. Mr.. Ewing reports the cattle
in splendid condition and the grass fine
in the Carbonate state.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

This week We printed some nice invita-
tons for the 18th anniversary Of Mr..
and Mrs. w. w. Cooks wedding day.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. are very popular WHEREBY
err known, and no doabt will receive some
beautiful presents.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

Every indication points TO 4 wood fam
inc this winter. If people do not prepare
for It while the weather is still warm,
there will be much sufr ering, as wood is
very high and people will hold of think
ing il will become cheaper-and get left.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

An exchange remarks that plump girls
are going out OF fashion. Won't this be
Joyful news 10 many a young lady, Who in
the past has been compelled 10 pad her
self almost to suffocation in order 10 be in
the rage" Now all that is Necessary for
a young lady to keep in the fashion, Is 70
be out until 2 o'clock five nights in q
week, eat hearty meals before retiring and
embrace the bed late in the morning, and
the thing is done.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

Ez. Tiff opened his new billiard hall for
business last evening. he has an addi-
ton Of twenty-six feet, the walls are nice
ly calcemined and another table has been
added. rs q pleasant place TO spend
an evening and Ez. will make some mon
ey this winter.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

The friends of Miss Clara Egleston, who
formerly made her home with A. W. Fit
tie and family. will be panied to learn
that the young lady has a cancer on her
hand that entirely units her for work, and
il is feared that she will loose her hand
entirely.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

r. L. svearingen, iron Metz, Vernon
county Mo-, has been looking over the
county Tor the past week with n view Of
,oc1s,ng IN The stock business. He started
Tor Missouri yesterday, and Of cour.e. or
oered the lNDEx TO keep him thoroughly
posted m regard 10 Affairs in this portion
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

An exchange puts IT tins vay; .I,,sl
year man could start for home with n
smile on his face and basket o n his arm
with little change in his pocket, and re-
turn with basketful Of provinions. nov
be has to carry basket full Of change n
purchase what he can carry home in hi,
vest pocket"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

J. W. Singer has sold a half interest in
his shoe shop to j.. T. Kingen. Of Wells
county, Indiana, sOn-in-lav Of b. Lacy.
In a short time, Mr.. Singer will 20 to
Ksnsas City 10 purchase about four hun
dred dollara' wort n Of leather. etc.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

An exchange suggestsa way for wives to
make home attractive: "There are more
ways than one to keep husband at home
evenings. The wife might put up cask
OF beer in one corner Of the dining room,
cover the floor with sand. and hire two or
three dirty fellows 10 Gil the place full Of
smoke from vile cigars. A woman with
any sort Of tact can make home as happy
AMI cheerful ~ a beer saloon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

Geo. Sanderson has purchased some
lots northwest Of G. @ 'Taliafero's resi-
dence, and has commenced a dwelling
house 2Gl2s, one story IN height. This
makcs three new houses now being erect
cd in that immediate vicinity.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

Men who are now located near the Bar
bour and Conan che county line, complain
that the survey has been imperfectly
made: Therefore they are unable TO de-
'termine which county they are in. They
are clamorous for n new and correct sur
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

ID. Dougherty will soon be ready 10 take
orders for all kinds OF nursery stock, in
Guiding forest trees, evergreens and grape
vines, and will impart full information 10
insure their growth.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

Geo. EbcrsOle says that he has the fin.
est set Of harness ever manufactured in
Barbour county. With the new buggy
which Geo. recently purchased Of Mr..
Geppert, Geo. will undoubtedly cut a
swell
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

Yesterday morning. ]. r. Messerly. A.
b. Mayhem, and G. c. Shaver. all Of We'll
linetou, brought in about four hundred
head Of cattle, which they will hold south
west Of Medicine Lodge-the exact loca-
ton No have NOT learned
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

Eli Smith, rise and explain why you did
not mention that boy that arrived at your
house last week9 Is il such a common oc-
eurrence that you think new boy is hard
~ worth mentioning in the paper2
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

We have the names Of twenty-three
Democrats in Lake City township who did
not vote at the last election, and ten in
Sun City township. What a difference
there would have been IN the result II
the'e men had went TO the polls on that
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17
REDUCTION ON FT,OUR

OOAAOAN OAN LOOn
Having large quantity of flour on
hand, for the next thirty days we will
make reduction of % cents per hun
dred to cattle men and ranch men.
81 JOHNSON s. STILES Bros.
For sale--A good residence
conveniently situated. Price
1870. Enquire offs. j. Shepler.
Sauer Kraut, sauer kraut, sauer
kraut at o. K. Bakery %
Sweet cider-best in the mar
ket, at Central Grocery. 20
Ask for Graham Bread at o. 4.
Bakery.
Go to o K Bakery for fresh
oysters.
If you want a good lunch and
hot coffee go too K BAKERY
Scrip wanted from everybody.
Apply to R. A. Ward going at SO
cents on the dollar cash. 19-4t
IN. w. Young & Co. have Just
received another and large stock
of fine Furniture. Give US a call.
examine our stock, and we feel
certain you will buy. IL
-"How to make the blind seer
Geo Geppert, agent for Crown
Convex .Sppectacles. Is
Sheldon has purchased a big
line of cashmere dress goods, sat.
tins, velvets, etc. etc. Is
Lumber, Shingles, Lath, Sash
and Doors, at Geppert's. 17.w3
FOR SALE.
a good team of mares, and wag-
on, a new set of harness, on rea.
enable terms. Enquire at this
Office. IS
Sheldon has bought a large
and excellent stock ofladies coats
and dolmans, which will arrive in
few days. is
Sheet iron, camp, cook and
heating stoves, at Geppert's. 17-3
Sheet iron and tinware made
frem the best material, at Gep-
perts. 17-w3
900 pounds of Fresh Can
dy-direct from the manufacture
ers-just received at the Central
IF you want a beautiful toilet
set, 60 to geppert's. 17-w3
Best Staple and Fancy Gro
ceries at the Central store. Is
The Denver Leggines a
Standiford, Youman & 90. 40 If
Ladies, call and see the new
stock of prints at Standiford &
Youman's. 3
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

Thomas George. of Wellington,
dropped in TO see us Wednesday morning
while on his way 10 his ranch about IF.
teen miles up Elm Creek. The INDEX
will keep him posted this winter.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

We wish it be understood that when we
offer the index and Leavenworth Times
for two dollars, it must be for one year in
ADVANCE. We can take no half year
subscriptions at this rate.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

William Friedley Is treating lady from
kingman county. for cancer. which has
been troubling her for some time. He
claims he can kill these dreaded things
ovorv non
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

Oliver Ewcll writes us from Kiowa, that
he and his brother have started for Old
Virginia, where they will remain during
the winter. Another copy Of the INDET
goes 10 DR.. Ewell, Lee Mont, Va.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

This section Of country was visited by n
cold rain storm last Wednesday and
Thursday, which was quite severe on
sheep, aud cattle that had recently been
driven from Missouri.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

We are informed that Jas. Whitelaw
and Chas. Ellis intend 10 form a partner
ship in the law business in n short time.
They will be n strong team.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

We printed some hand bills this week
for Wiley Payne, advertising for ten
thousand bushels OF corn. lie Is buying
for ths ComanChe County Pool, and good
prices will be paid.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

An Indian Territory special says Hery
debate was progressing in the Cherokee
Council over the bill IN permit railroads TO
pass through the tribes lands. The bill
has naaaed
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

The defeated candidates have Tegained
their accustomed equanimity, although
one occasionally hears the sad refrain,
$50 far and yet 20 near"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

Dick Lee has sold bis interest in the
meat market 10 t. G., Jack, who will take
possession the first Of next month. Mr..
Jack Is butcher OF many years exper-
fence, and will undoubtedly do a thriving
k,stnc.a
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

Wanted, at this ofIiee,a compositor who
has worked at the business about a year.
A good situation is guaranteed 10 a good,
reliable boy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

M. L. Sherry, tho live editor Of the
Medicine Lodge INDEX, made the Com
mereial outfit pleasant visit last week
caldwell Commercial.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

p. II. Chaplin was taken quite i'll on last
Friday evening. but Is now enabled 10
be around.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

Don't forget TO call on Hlnsen & VAN
Laningham, the grocers, when you 20 to
Harper.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

J. s. Cochran, from Millsburg, Ohio, an
uncle Of Geo. Sanderson, has been visiting
here for the past three weeks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

A. w. Rumsey, tho popularKiowa mer-
chant, can be found at his old stand,
ready to sell the ranch and stock men
goods away down.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

ID. NJ. Carmichael and family have re-
moved back to town in order TO give their
children the advantages Of schooling this
winter
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

OConnor & Mellow have ordered their
cattle brand inserted in the INDEX, which
will appear next week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

Font. Shepler starts for Dodge City to-
morrow morning to help drive back Ew-
ing & Pottel's herd of steers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

Vernon Lyle and family. from Salina.
Kansas, arrived at the Lodge this morn
ing, and viii visit riends for q few weeks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

The centre Of Main Street Is being filed
with dirt. 1t is move in the right di-
rection.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

We understand that FaIon & McMur-
Try lost a large number Of lambs during
the last cold rain storm.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

Mr.. Oliver, the baker man, has removed
his family into the house recently occu-
pied by VIM. Fnedley and family.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

Remember, we do all kinds Of job work
in the neatest possible manner. SO don't
send abroad for your job work.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17
BUSINESS TALK

Here men Of business speak,
And something new tell every week
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

jim Shaw, that great admirer Of the
fair ser, is in from Oomanche county after
and absence Of several months.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

Ira Decker and wife celebrated their
wooden wedding last evening, We have
not been furnished list of the presents.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

Sam DEM il now in Arkansaw. and will
purchase cattle 10 drive 10 this county
next spring.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

The first of next month l will
give Mr.. Jack possession of the
meat market and / take this meth
cd to inform those who are owing
me, that l would like to have
them call and settle before that
time. Very Respectfully,
"A R. I, LEE
New goods arriving constant
ly at Sheldon's.
"A Full Line of Dry Goods
and Notions at S. Y. & Co.'S. 8
A full Line of Canned Goods at
S. & Y's. 2
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

DIR. Yant, Surgeon Dentist. is stopping
In town and is ready 10 do all work in his
line
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

We issue n small supplement this week,
which will no doubt interest our subscrib-
ers in this county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

The United Brethren Conference has
sent Rev. VIM. Friedley to take charge Of
tho work here.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17

Miss Leora Tull. Of Carrolton, Missouri,
is visiting the family Of w. p. Ewing.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION:
LAND OFFICE AT

LAND OFFICE AT ]
Larned, Kansas, Oct. 10, lSS1}
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed n ,tice of
his intention to make final proof in sun
port of his claim. and that said proof
will be made be fo,e the Probate Judge
OF Barbour county. Kansas, at the CO.
Seat. on Tuesday. Nov 10, 1881, viz
James nj Sherry Declaratory Statement
No az for the e1a sell sec IA, Tp 80 s
Il IL w He names the following wit
nesses to prove his continuous residence
upon. and cultivation OF, said land. viz !:
Jacob Horne Marshall l. Sherry Miles B
Ghbert-andJ oshuas story all ofBarbour
county, hsas: c A M 6RRIs
Register.