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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

When anything ridiculous or startling
occurs in this community nowadays, the
first thing the parties concerned say or
think is, ''for goodness sake, don't let
the papers get hold Of it." But it is of no
use; newspaper men have a way of find
ing out such occurrences that no one
knows anything about. For instance, a
little circumstance occurred in the gyp-
sum hills last Saturday that has been
kept very quiet, but We got hold of the
particulars, no matter how. Quite a
large party, Consisting Of nine ladies,
a couple Of gentlemen and two or three
children were in a lumber wagon driving
about through the hills, when they came
TO very siding place, and suddenly the
vehicle toppled over, spilling out the
occupants in a promiscuous heap, and all
went rolling and rambling over each 9th
er down the hill, landing at the bottom
in very demorahzed condition. II was
clear bright day and old Sol was shin
ing in all her brilliancy, but our re-
porter, who was standing upon a knoll a
short distance away. says that he
saw strange phenomenon, it being
all the prismatic colors of the rain
bow Striped hosiery displayed be-
fore his wondering vision. 1t was q sight
never to be forgotten, and would have
filled with delight the soul Of Police
Gazette artist.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

The report was current in town Monday
that Roy Brandon and Jim Boutwell,
had taken a couple of Charley Talliaferro's
horses and lit out for parts unknown.
James Boutwell, Immediately wrote to
marshals of the different towns to arrest
them if discovered, but on Tuesday it was
learned that the boys rode down to Will
Kelly's ranch where they got a pony be-
longing to Roy, and some one gave Jim
a jenny, and they started out On a hunt
Of many moons" with no clothing on ex-
cept shirt and pair of overalls. They
had probably been reading yellow Gov
cred Sunday school books and the idea
truck them that they were born Indian
slayers. Friends of the boys say they will
will make no effort to have them return,
and if they had asked for it, they could
Of had money to help them along their
journey.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

/. @. Faris had quite an unfortunate
circumstance occur to him last Saturday.
He was assisting some parties to brand
cattle at Charley Curry's corral, and the
weather being extremely hot and the pen
close and sitting, he over heated himself
and was Frustrated for nearly day. 1t
seems as though he had lost all CONTROL of
limbs, and was as weak as a child. BY
keeping quiet he has nearly recovered,
and able to be about his business once
more. After a man once becomes effected
by heat, it is very apt to trouble him for
ever after; but we trust that L. O. may
come out all right, and in the future ex-
perence nothing serious from last
Saturdays overexertion.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11
TIME LOCK I!

Bird Cages-all sizes, varie-
ties and prices-at Geo. Gep-
pert's' Al
something new and novel
Japanese fans--at sheldon's.
The undersigned wishes to
invest A or $4,000 in Cattle, Sheep
or Horses, and wishes to purchas
a suitable ranch. He also desires
a partner il the business. STUDT,
Med. Lodge Hotel, Med. Lodge,
Kansas. Sw3
-Standiford, Youman & Co.
have opened bank, in connec-
ton with their store, for the pur-
pose OF doing a genesal banking
business. z
ALI supplies for Birds at
shelbon's.
-Parched Coffee at Hess for
70 cents per pound z
Go to sheldon's for Bengal
Bluing.
--"Scrub up" and buy your
brushes at Sheldon's
New stock of Prints at shell
don's.
New Furniture! New Furni.
turel! New Furniture!!! at.
Young's.
Bird cages of all kinds at
sheldon's.
"A splendid cigar three for a
dime at Sheldon's. 3-3
The BEST Tea in town at shell
don's, for so cents per ID.
"A good line of solid gold and
rolled plate goods at sheldon's.
Large sized dust pans for 10
cents, Sheldon's. 2.3
--Parasols OF all kinds at Shell
don's.
Clocks. from SIPS up, at
heldon's, 3-3
"A good suit of ready made
clothing at sheldon's for only
$500. 10
shoe brushes at Sheldon's for
p cts. 80
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

Revised edition: 'Be not jealous of
thy neighbor, because he advertiseth lib
orally, but go thou and do likewise, and
it shall come to pass that thou and thy
household shall prosper and become ex-
ceedingly popular by reason of thine in
crease of business influence. But say
unto thee, if thou dost not seek to make
known thy business through the columns Of
thy home paper, thenIlt shall forget. to men
ton thy name when thou cometh in and
goeth out, and it shall come to pass that
thy and thy business shall sink into a
state Of obscurity and in time the public
Will learn to give thee the "grand go by"
for thy lack of enterprise"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

Billy Young is persistent sort of a
fellow when he makes up bis mind to do a
certain tang. Some time ago he saw a
statement in the INDEX that any person
having in their possession a silver dollar
with eight feathers in the tail of the eagle,
could get 81 for it by sending the same to
the department at Washington. There
were only fifty Of these dollars coined,
when it was discovered that an American
eagle has only seven feathers in its tail.
Ever since he saw the statement, Billy
has closely scanned every "buzzard" dol
larIthat came into his possession, but has
been unsuccessful until last Sunday, when
he happened TO find one of the original
fifty. 1t is quite curiosity, and is worth
preserving.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

The report was brought up from the
Territory last Thursday that about five
hundred northern Cheyennes had struck
out for the west. Two companies of
soldiers were sent in pursuit of them and
overlook three hundred. They ordered
them to give mp their arms, but they refused
to do so until the balance were captured.
AT last accounts the soldiers were in close
pursuit, and it is thought they have been
overtaken by this time. They did not at
tempt to harm any one, the main object
being to get away. Several parties from
here are down in the Indian Territory for
the purpose Of learning the facts and by
next week we trust we shall be able to
give them to our readers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

The gentleman (P) who skipped out Of
the county 80 suddenly week before last
was in such hurry TO get a way that he
neglected to call and settle for the paper he
has been reading for the past year. II
seems to US that beating a poor devil of a
country editor out Of his pay, is one of the
objectionable sins. Swindling the gro
ser, butcher or tay Tor is bad enough, but
when it comes down TO beating a country
newspaper man out of his hard earned
dollars, It certainly seems that the acme
Of meanness has been reached.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

The Denver Leggings at
Standiford, Youman IL Co. 40 If
A full Line of Canned Goods at
S. & Y's. 2
"A Full Line of Dry Goods
and Notions at S. Y. d Co.'S. 8
The Denver saddles at Stan
diford, Youman & Co.. 40 If
100 Different styles of
Prints at S. Y & Co.'S. 8
Go see the immense stock of
Boots and shoes, at ID. Van
Sykes. no12tf
A full and complete Stock of
Boots and shoes at Stamford
Yomans d Co. no12tf
IS. Lebrecht is constantly
adding to his already large stock
of Groceries. Call and see. Al
The place to get Gents Fur
nishing Goods is at Lebrecht's.
Best and Cheapest Four steel
Barbed Fence Wire at Geo. Gep-
pert's. 46
Go and see the large stock of
Candies at the Central Gro
Gerry. % If
A Full Line of Pacific Prints
and Fancy shirtings at S q Y's 4
Diamond Fastened Overalls-
warranted not to rip, at Standi-
ford. Youman & Co., 3S-tf
A complete assortment of
Queensware, at Standiford You
mans d Go. no12tt
--Jewelry and Ornaments in
great variety at sheldon's.
Baby Carriages at Geo. Gep.
pert's. As
states. states, at sheldon's for
five cents.
"A new and fine stock of Boots
and Shoes at Lebrecht's. Al
- Standiford, Youman & Co.
now have on hand an i'm
mense stock of Ready made
Clothing, of the latest styles. Go
and see. 3Si
Lots of new goods arriving at
Lebrecht's. is
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

We should like to enquire in all earn
estness whether or not there are to be any
candidates for county offices on the Dem
ocratic ticket this fall? Already candi-
didates on the Republican ticket are ma
king announcements and it is high time
the Democrats were bestirring them
selves. But it was ever thus. The Re-
publicans are always hungry for of.
fee, while as a general thing their oppon-
ents hang back, and are 10th to accept
Offices unless they are forced upon them.
At least such has been the case in this
county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

II. c. Thompson, who went in search Of
J. G. strang, followed his trail ~ far a.
the Territory, when he found a fine
bunch Of cattle that were for sale very
cheap. SO he purchased the cattle and
came back home. allowing the Texas
bound gentleman TO proceed on bis way
unmolestcd
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

A strange state Of affairs Is said TO ex-
ist in the southern part Of the Territory.
For one hundred miles south Of the Can
adam the range is burned or completely,
there not being grass enough 10 pasture a
goose, but after crossing the Canadian,
and from there north, the range Is said to
be in excellent condition. -Greever and
HoughtOn were compelled 10 leave their
herd Of through cattle on the Wachita,
and there is no telling when they can be
driven north. Great trouble is expert
encod by all who have driven cattle from
Texas through the Nation.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

A man without hands or feet, by the
name Of Ironsides, was in town last FRI
day. Although his hands were amputat-
ed many years ago, he can nevertheless
write very legibly with the stumps.
lie also had menRgerie, consisting
Of young bear, badger. coon, fowl
that was a cross between n rooster and a
turkey, aud several other ANIMALS. He
also had lung tester-not the kind, bow
ever, in use among pugilists. His show
was well paironized.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

The ranohman buys his cattle, turns
them out on the range, and while he is
sleeping his stock is growing, So with
advortising-while you are sleeping or
eating, your advertisement is being read
by thousands Of persons who never saw
you or heard Of your business, nor never
would, had il not been for your adver-
lirr,nnl
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

Hardly day passes but what we
add new material to our office and new
names to our subscription list. We have
lately added one of the neatest Job outfits
to be found in southwestern Kansas-the
material all being of the latest styles and
best quality-and we can assure our pat
rons just as fine work at as low prices as
can be procured in many of the large
cities. There is a vast difference between
the value Of the INDEX now and one year
ago. Of course we have put forth every
exertion within our power to bring about
this state of affairs; but certain it is if
our friends had not assisted Us, with kind
words and and more substantial encour-
agement, we should not to-day be in such
prosperous condition financially. In
spite of the predictions of few old croak-
ers, the INDEX is souarely on her feet to-
day-we are here to stay and don't you
forget ii, either.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

s. P. Coan now has the model Of his
WIND mill completed. and we must say
that Il IL really n valuable affair; pro-
vided Of course, that they can be manu-.
featured cheap enough 10 compete with
tho old established mills. Mr.. Coan has
spent a great deal Of time and labor on
his machine and Il ought 10 realize him
something.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

The constable's sale of Stockdale's stock
Of drugs, to satisfy judgment obtained
by McCanless, took place on Tuesday OF
this week, The goods brought about all
they we're worth, and great deal of sport
was had among the buyers. There are
two judgments against the balance OF
the stock, held by parties in Wichita, and
another sale will take place on the 17th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

A debating society over east has been
wrestling with the question: "Is a man
as big fool when he wakes up baby TO
see the color Of its eyes as he is when he
gets into 6ght with newspaper man."
The conclusion was that in either case he
was a complete and unmitigated ass, i'd
lot and outcast. Perfectly correct.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

There are many things 10 be considered
in making town, one Of which is TO have
as many good men rs possible with their
families move IN here TO 1--we and increase
the population as well a. 10 do business.
For a man to put his money in for the
sake Of making good interest from il
while he lives in another place and does
business, is not an equivalent for one who
will move in with wife and babies, 10 live
here, work here and vote here. Men Of
The latter stamp should receive preferable
announcement.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

II is said that several cattlemen OF the
Nation who contracted for cattle in Texas
last fall, and who neglected TO demand a
forfeit. were put to a great deal OF trouble
by the parties throwing up their contract,
which OF course they Sould easily do,
whore Lhere was no forfeit.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

Mrs. Geo. Geppert mourns the loss Of a
pet hooking bird, which is said to have
excelled in mimicing powers any other
bird Of the kind in town-in fact it was
rapidly learning to sing by note, when a
worthless feline sneaked up TO the cage
when the family were out and beheaded
the warbler. We are sorry for Mrs. G., as
the loss of this bird can not easily be made
o,ood
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

II. Shafer recently sold three thorough
bred cows 10 S. X. w. Field for a good
round sum-we are not at liberty to give
the figures. Two Of these Mr.. S. brought
from Lexington, KY, and are beautiful
animals. Mr.. Field is a gentleman who
does not propose TO rest until his stock
all have more or less pure blood in their
-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

Just a. We predicted some weeks ngo.
Tho Hutchinson Herald and News. in
stead OF patting each other lovingly on
The back and calling ono another endear-
ing names, have dug up the hatebes
and are hurting abjectives in a reckless
manner. Boys that will never do. Smoke
the calumet Of peace and follow the ex.
ample Of you southern neiRhbors.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

Dick Lee is going to build a corral and
slaughter house on the east side Of Elm
Creek, in a short time. This ia a move
in the right direction. AS 1t now is, all the
ofFal from the slaughter house and hog
pens is dumped into the waters of
Of Spring Creek, and as many people use
this water for household purposes, il
makes it very unpleasant indeed. 1t is
apt TO breed disease in a number Of
forms.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

We see by the Hunnewell Independent
that Joe Carter. formerly an employe of
the Caldwell Post, is now one of the pro-
prietors Of the Independent. Joe is a
good boy, a splendid newspaper man and
we shall look to see the paper rank
among the first in southern Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

ED. INDEx.-A little circumstance oc-
Cured the other day, that think should
be given an aiming through your paper,
A hitherto respected citizen, who owns a
large stomach and lives in a brick house,
went down the river the other day and
hauled away Mr.. Bullington's watering
trough. Mr.. B. has been put to a great
deal of inconvenience, and thinks
strange that he should be served in such
way. J. B. VAUGHN.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

Jesse Evans drove the stage over from
Harper last Friday and as a consequence
It was an hour or two ahead OF time.
Jesse is an old knight Of the ribbons
having bought his first COW with money
enrned In that wnY.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

A madden man we have seldom seen
than A. G.. Smith on last Friday morn
ing, after he had visited his melon patch
and found all his large MELONS cut and
hacked in a ruthless manner. The worst
phase OF tho matter is they were all
crreon
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

Standiford, Youman & Co. are laying
the foundation for their new building so
that they can at some future time add
two more stories-making three in all. It
will not be many years before they will
need such a structure.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

About the 23d of this month there will
be reunion Of the Normal school of this
place. During that week the drama
entitled "a Lease for Life" will be re-
peated. The play has been rewritten and
will be much better than before.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

The Garnott Plaindealer is rapidly be-
coming one Of the best and neatest papers
on our exchange list. We always feel
like complimenting a publisher when he
is makinR extra e1ertions 10 please his
patrons.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

We have one very disRgrceable matter
TO contend with in this community, and
and u ehafes us terribly 10 endure h. II
is this; individuals that pretend 70 be
friendly to our interests and even AK
iavors at our hands, aud the moment our
back Is turned they attempt in every way
to'iriure Us. There are several such per-
sons IN this community, and we have
them spotted. although they may not be
aware Of the fact.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

There was a high old time at Pope-s
camp tie other evening, when four Mexi-
can Greasers assembled together for a
council. 1t is said they laid awake all
night spinning their yarns and talking
Oibberish
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11
F. p. Nc ALLIsTER.
CATTLEFOR SALE

l have forty head of COWS and
calves, thirty head of yearling
steers, thirty head of yearling
heifers, 10 head of 2 year old
steers and one 8. four head of
bulls, which ] wish to dispose OF
at once. Apply to Ii. A. Meigs,
Medicine Lodge, Kan.
DIR, Yant. Dentist, will leave
after the 10th of Aug, on a trip
east, those wanting work done
will please remember. 8
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

stAndiford, YOuman s Co. have had
their warehouse sided up. This was
done 10 protect their goods, for the winds
and rains came and beat IN upon them,
and many wore apoiled therohv.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

Geo. Oner returned from the north
eastern part Of the State last evening.
He says that the corn crop in the vicinity
Of Topeka and east Of there, is entirely
burned M.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

MrssP. y. Briley started a week ago
last Monday for c arroltOn. Iowa, where she
goes 10 visit a married daughter. The
INDEX keeps the lady company during
her absence.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

While at Wellington on Tuesday, w.
w. Cook sold to Joseph Smith, mer.
chant Of that place, four lots south Of
Cal Orner's residence. He intends to To-
cate here and engage in the boot and
shoe business.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

Mort. Strong IL becoming very popular
as mine host Of the Medicine Lodge Hotel.
Mort. has had a great many years exper-
fence back in the Wolverine State. and he
knows exactly how 20 please the public.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

We have II from reliable authority that
J. N. Bib and Riley Lake intend TO en-
bark m tho cattle Business on n large
scale-Jake 10 furnish the capital and
Riley the experience,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

We are under obligations 70 J. X. Hud-
son. Secretary Of the State Board Of Agi-
culture. for report for the quarter ending
June 9Oth. These reports contain much
valuable inflammation.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

Ed. sample sports a brand, spanking.
new suit Of clothes. We wonder what Is
IN the wind2 When n man suddenly
commences 10 sling on style in that man
ner. there is something on the taps,
surely.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

Ez. Iiff has been investing in more
town property. lie recently purchased
tho brick dug out and fvo lots situated
north OF the residence formerly owned by
Harris.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

Miss Thomson, who has been visiting
her sister, Mrs. d. A. Greever, for some
time, started for her home in Missouri,
monday morning.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

Mr.. L;nnell, Mr.. Chapin's partner in the
cattle business. starts for his home at
Oquawqua, Ill, tomorrow. The gentle
man has been here all summer, and
likes the country slpendidly, but on &C
count OF his family being in H., he can
not content himself to stay.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

The Presbyterian Mite Society will be
entertained by Mrs. DR.. Yant on.to-morow
evening. Everybody invited-especiaily
the young people, as a good time is
guaranteed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

H..T Craven, Of Wichita, is clerking in
The store Of Stamford, YOuman & Co.
He is quite a social young man, and will
be we'll liked no doubt.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

This Office issued some beautiful pro-
grammes for the Fourth Annual Session
OF the Scientific and Normal Institute,
which will convene in this place Sep
tember 9Th
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

Id. Hess Is ordering an immense
stock Of goods in his line, and evidently
means business.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

Monday was an unusually lively day in
town and our merchants all report a good
trade. Business is constantly on the
increase in our thriving little city.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

On last Thursday L. A. McCleary pur.
chased forty head Of Mexico COWS and
heifers, paying eighteen dollars and City
cents per head.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11
SHEEP FOR SALE

/ Will have thirty-five hundred
sheep at Medicine Lodge the lat
ter part of this week, which are
for sale on reasonable terms.
Those wishing to engage in the
sheep businest, will do well to
give me a call.
10 p. Nc ALLIsTER.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

Are your exempt, from road taxes2 II
not, you are liable to be called upon at
any time, "a there is lots Of work to be
done on the road this season.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-08-11

We were misinformed last week when
We stated that E. WEIGH was intending TO
burn a kiln OF brick, Mr.. Braswell is the
man, and ne il already at work.