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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

When man 'advertises. it shows that
he means business-shat he wants to in
crease his trade and build up reputation
for honesty and fair dealing in the COM
munity. His prices are lower than those
men who do not advertise, and his bene-
cts come from quick sales and an ability
to get bis money out of goods promptly.
A man that Is so stinsy that he never in
vests cent in printers ink will mark the
profits up on you, if you don't watch him.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

Fashions always tend toward ridicu-
lous extremes. This season the latest
thing out in 0entlemen's hats is about
the sizs Of castor bean hull with half
inch brim on 1t, and the latest agony in
ladies head rigging looks like a scoop
shovel curved on one corner, bent in on
the side and reared up in front until a
man who sits behind the wearer in an
opera hall is compelled to stand up on the
back of seat In order to see anything on
the stare.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

Last Thursday Sam. Fling, located on
sand Creek. was burning a fire guard
when it got from his control and burned
off the best part of his range, and also a
part Of Undertakes. The former lost
three good horses. Mr.. Fling was as care
iul as could be, but the grass is as dry as
finder box, and the least spark will do
an immense amount Of damage. The
tract burned over is ten miles long and
from mile and halt to five miles wide.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

On Tuesday, Of tins week, +. A. San
born and Lou. Rock took their departure
for Wisconsin The former goes to visit
friends and relatives at Waukesha, while
Lou VIII spend the winter in Milwaukee.
They are two Of the best boys Of our ac-
quaintAnce. and the INDEX predicts for
them q season Of enjoyment. Later
Since the above was in type. we learn that
Mr.. Sanborn win not return alone. but
will bring lady whom be viii call wife.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

Il IL a wonder to many why school
teachers are 90 scarce, but the reason
seems 10 be plain one. School teachers
are paid smaller wages for the amount Of
work they do. than any other class, and II
q young lady, or gentleman can get any
thing else 10 do. they viii not teach. Pay
higher wages and you can then secure
nlnntv of good teachers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

Harry Anderson informs us that re-
cent change ihas taken place on his mail
route. Instead Of the western terminus
being at Turkey Creek a. formerly, IL now
runs to Soldier Creek. and the people Of
tho former place now get their mail via
1nka.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

r. A. Ward intends 10 remove TO his
claim on Turkey Creek, as soon as his
term Of Office expires. The gentleman
sunk nearly thousand dollars attempting
TO make the gypsum business a success,
but failed. We sympathizs with him,
and trust that prosperity may attend him
in the future.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

Rsube Lake says that he wishes We
would have big storm about now, a. he
has three thousand shocks Of fodder and
hundred tons Of miIlet and n hundred
tons OF wild hay piled up near his house.
Rsube, you should think Of the poor fell
lows Who have none, when you make such
q vlah ~ that.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

when you want GOOD goods at the low.
80 prices, be sure and call on standiford.
foumana 4 Co. They purchase their
eood' IN Chicago, in car load lots, and a.
tney pay eaah for every article they buv.
they are enabled 70 cell away down al bed
rocE prices. Don't take our word Tor n
but 20 and uee for your.elve.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

Poor Pratt. She is indeed an unfortu-
nate county. With poor crops and starv-
alton staring them in the face for two
years. and set Of the most dishonest off,
Gals that ever cursed a county, it is no
wonder the people are discouraged and
heart-sick. The costa of prosecuting the
swindling officers have amounted to many
thousands Of dollars-which of course falls
upon the tax payer-and the end Is not
yet. A week ago last Monday, ex-Coun-
~ Attorney, Cooper, ez-Clerk, L. c.
Thompson, and ex-commissioners Naron,
Lewis, Sillin and Goodwin, were arrested
for forgery and their trial is now taking
place.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

Presiding Elder II. b. Lee, Of the I'm.
ted Brethren denomination, held quarter
y meeting services in this plAce last Sab
bath, morning and evening. Rev. Lee IL
q very pleasing and eloquent speaker, and
his disooursos were listened 10 with close
attention by the largo audience.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

only a can, yet it calmly lay by the side
Of the walk in the light of day. "Ox-tail
soup" it was labeled in red, and it bore the
cut of bovine's head. Only boy, he
saw that can, and his fruitful mind con-
ceived plan, and under his coat he
stuffed the tin, and warped his face with q
iendish grin. Only dog yet it hadn't
learned, how the boy for excitement
burned. In a moment can and dog were
one, and the bow was nearly wild with
fun. Next morn at the foot of the street,
was a soup can filed with sausage meat.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

A woman in Medicine Lodge township,
with twins. who is as deaf A. an adder
when the father Of the ''mutnal pledges"
yells at her ear about missing half dollar
left in his pantaloons pocket on retiring
for the night. can hear the vail Of the
smallest baby three rooms away and down
two fights Of stairs.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

There are some persons in this town
who obtain their wood in such manner
that they will see their stoves blown clean
out OF their houses, yet, before they can
appreciate the workings of that beautiful
theory which secures to each man the sole
right to the possession Of his property.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

II always pleases us to see business men
prosper who are honorable in their deal
ings, liberal with home enterprises, and
above all, gentlemen. For instance: oil.
liver & Kaufman came here few short
months ago entire strangers, but by their
uprightness and pleasing ways. have al
ready built up lucrative business.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

Don't forget that we send the Lsaven-
worth Weekly Times free to every indi.
vidual who pays for the INDEX one year
in advance. The Times is splendid
paper, and the regular price for it is ono
dollar per 70 mr..
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22


The best cigars in town at
the o K Bakery. %
For Sale.
$50 head of good Domestic cat.
tie, in good shape; branded JHR
connected. 2. 0. Sun City.
2S-m3 A. j. HUBBARD.
Sheep Dip.
We keep on hand at our ranch
3 miles ne of Sun City, supply
of Extract of Tobacco for sheep
dip NANCY horses and lousy cat
tie. Has been used with good
results. Prepared by w. s. Math-
ews d Sons, Louisville, Ky.
% TEvIs PRoCToR.
-Mince meat at the OK %
Select oysters, 60 cts per can,
medium, 80 cts at 0 X Bakery.
2S
For SALE.-Neat residence and
4 lots. Enquire at this office. q
Go to the o K Bakery for
candies. 2S
Particular Notice.
have left my books and &C
counts with +. IL. Jack, at the
city meat market. All those
whom | have accommodated in
the past, will call and settle and
get receipt, This is urgent.
27-tf r. I. LEE.
Fresh crackers, snaps and
jumbles at The 0 K %
For SALE.--House and lot on
Main street. Fdquire at this Of
fee, q
The Derby is the boss smok-
ing tobacco; for sale at the O X
Bakery. They keep only the best
brands. %
Largest stock Of lamps at
Sheldon's ever seen in the city
%
Cigars, cigars, cigars, and only
the best at the 0 K 20
Hot Coffee, sugar and cream.
at the 0 X 2S
Don't fail 10 go and see Shell
don's new stock of dress goods &
notionsjust received. Cheap as
ever. 81
Go to the OK for a good
lunch. IS
Toys both large and small &
many useful articles to be found
at Sheldon's. ~
-Holidaygoods and sllverware
at Sheldon's. 81
60 to Sheldon for Christmas
G Gods. Z
Shell boxes and dolls from
large to small at Sheldon's 81
Gents, and ladies cups and
saucers of the latest styles at
Sheldon's. 81
Corn, at Turkey creek Mills, 65 cents
per bushel. Il
Full Fstock English stone
china at Sheldon's. 81
Strayed.
From Medicine Lodge about Nov.
LIST, black saddle horse, without
brands. Heavy main and tail,
and weathers SCARED. A liberal
reward will be paid for his return,
26-2w Dick CARTER.
If you want a cheap buggy
whip go to Sheldon's, 81
A full Line of Canned Goods al
S. d Y's. 3
-Standiford, Youman & Co.
have just received another In
voice of those Field classes
Iney are a great saver of horse
flesh. 48-tf
| -13 new brands of cigars a,
Macs. Is
Don't fail to call on Sheldon
and examine his NEW stock oil
boots and shoes Is
For sale--A good residence
conveniently situated. Price
$50. Enquire offs. j. Shepler.
Sheet iron and tinware made
frem the best material, at Gep.
lperts. 17-w3
The place to get Gents Fur
nishing Goods is at Lebrecht's
Best Staple and Fancy Gro.
ceries at the Central store. Is
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

A gentleman by the name of Howard,
from Missouri, passed through the Lodge
last Sabbath with about hundred and
6fty head Of fine blooded bulls and some
cows and calves, which he will winter
there. They are said TO be splendid ami
mails.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

I. j. Holdridge, of the Anthony Globe
Mills, accompanied by his wife, visited
the Lodge yesterday. The weather being
very stormy, they did not see our little
city at its best. We are always pleased
to meet Mr.. Holdridge, as he is one OF the
best men in southern Kansas. His BUSH
ness capacity can not be excelled and be
is rapidly accommodating plenty OF this
worlds goods,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

The U. s. Commissioner did not belle
his words last Saturday when he stated
that he intended TO render novel decis-
ion in the wood-stealing case. The fel.
low imagines that all are fools except
himself
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

M. d. Henry, agent Of the K.C.L.&
S. at Harper, spent last Sabbath in our
city. Our merchants and business men
speak in the highest terms of Mr.. Henry
on account Of the many accommodations
shown them nt his hands.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

Our composition has retired from active
business, and we are all alone in our glo-
~. We are editor in chief, assistant edi-
tor, printer, composition, devil and chore
boy-and still the paper comes out on
time. But it didn't make us rustle-oh I
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

There is man in our town, and he is
wondrous wisej whenever he has goods TO
cell he straight doth advertise and when
he finds his goods are gone, with all his
might and main he hurries in another lot
10 advertise again.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

Charley Hickman has been over 10 We'll
lington for couple Of weeks, enjoying
the company Of mother any sisters. Chas.
is faithful fellow at his post Of duty and
deserves little rest and recreation.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

We understand that the gentleman who
gave the wire Walking performance in
this place last Saturday, will 90 to Kiowa
TO give an exhibition of his feats, in a
a short time
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

That good boy, Barney Showers, called
to see us Tuesday, and says that be in
tends to visit the home of his parents in
Putnam county, West Va, in a short
time.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

The brave man is not afraid TO wear old
clothes. until he can afford 10 buv new
ones. That is why the country editor is
such hero, and flies through a rent in
bis pantaloons. an enslRn Of irinnnh.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

The mite society held at the residence
of ID. A. McCanless on last Friday evening
is said to have been very pleasant and
successful affair indeed. There were
about seventy people in attendance and
the receipts OF the evening were over if
teen dollars. As the proceeds of these en-
tertainments 90 towards building Pres
byterian church, they should be literally
patroniZ d
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

A young lady Of Wellington recently Wis
tied New York, and when she returned
home, related TO her friends how she
stopped at "a palatable hotel and went
up and down stairs in cultivator."
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

The editor of this paper is anxiously
awaiting an invitation TO eat Christmas
turkey. We presume the reason people
are 30 backward is because they know our
capacity. Don't idp
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

The man who will bring wood to town
piled in the bottom Of his wagon like rail
pens and laid in regularly on the top,
hasn't the love Of God in his heart to any
startling degree.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22
RFnIlcrInN nv FIOrR

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 & STILES BROS,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

As this is the last issue before Chistmas,
the INDEX wishes all its readers n merry
one, and NAV their hearts be gladdened
by many beautiful gifts. Again we say,
a merry Christmas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

Bunk Ward has his new blacksmith
shop nearly completed. Bank is a fine
workman, a good fellow, socially, and we
feel confident that he will get large
share of the business.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

S.andiford, Youmans q Co. have three
new and costly chandeliers in their store.
When they get their new store finished
and rightly arranged, it will be a daisy,
and don 7 you fail TO remember it.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

Considerable sport was had Tuesday by
some OF the boys trying to ride pitching
mule. One fellow was thrown about IF
teen 'feet, alightIng with his head in
manure pile.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

About twelve o'cock Monday night, two
shots were fred ON main street, and some
one yelled as IL in pain-but mp TO this
hour no one seems 10 know anything
about the matter
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

Please bear in mind that II nsen & Van
LaninRham, at Harper, are the boss gro
cerymen Of the town. Give them call
when you 90 there.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

Why II paper money more valuable than
coinP Because you double it when
you put in your pocket, and when you
take ht out find 1t in creases.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

Any person wishing to purchase a first
class stock ranch, situated about nine
mules from Medicine Lodge, together
with one hundred tons of millet, will find
it TO their advantage to,call at this office.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

A homely girl with a small foot takes
ten per cent. more comfort in this world
than pretty-faced girl who knows it will
be all day with her if she tumbles over a
log,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

Cal. o .ner and Ed. Sample have gone
to st. Louis. Cal, goes on business and
Ell. goes to see the sights and will IN
doubtedly get taken in by the sirens or
pick pockets.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

Don't forget that s. J. shepler is the
proper person TO make out final proof pa
peru on Usage lands. II you go before
him, your business will be done cnrrenflu
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

They fined Caldwell man s25 for car.
rying n revolver. Il should be stated,
however. that he carried il of when it be-
longed 10 another man.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

Don't forget the entertainment one
week from tonight at the NJ. E church.
Tickets for sale at Cal. Orner's drug
sire and the post office.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

S'me Of the stockmen near Dodge City
are publishing in the county papers, the
number Of cattle they own. and the brand
and ear mark of each animal.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

A recent writer says "Ask no woman
her age" Of course not. Ask her next
best friend. She will never fail to give
you the desired information.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

There will be a christmas tree at the
school house in L Ike City on next Satur-
day night. A grand, good time is antici-
pated.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

The walls Of Cal. Oner's new drug
store are partly up. When completed, il
will undoubtedly be one Of the finest drug
houses in southern X anaaa
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

The world will never progress far
enough to believe that a mans black eye
was caused by anything else than some.
body's Est.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22
Notice 10 those Intending TO Prove Up
on Usage Lands.

Every individual in this or Comanche
county. who intends 10 ''prove up" will
Rid IL 10 their advantage to call upon s..
J. shepler. Probate Judge. He is the
proper person 10 make out final proof pa
pers, and will give full information con-
corning late land Office rulings.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

Eli Smiths trade has increased fifty
per cent. since he removed into the burst
building. Eli is mighty fine fellow, and
il pieases US to see him prosper.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

A. WATSON, OF Soldier Creek, Com
anche county, called last week and said
he wanted some INDEX i'm his'n.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

Don't fail TO read our clubbing rates on
second page. You can get two papers or
magazines for about the price Of one.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

Mrs. .surelda Botcher. from Dudley,
Monroe county. Indiana, mother of p.
Butcher, is making him and bis family n
uisit.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22
New Books /! New Books!!

AT the Post Office. W.D. Van
Slyke has just Received a new &
choice lot of the latest books and
novels, whice he proposes to sell.
very cheap. Also chromos, mo-
tons. etc., etc. "a
New Furniture! New Furni-
ture!! New Furniture !! At
Young's.
Bird cages of all kinds at
sheldon's.
The BEST Tea in town at shell
don's, for so cents per Id.
Taken Up.
By DIR. Aver, dark roam do.
mestic steer, two years old. Has
no brands. Has been in the
neighborhood about two years.
Owner can have the animal bv
proving property and paying for
this notice. 2S
-Nobby stoc of Boots and
shoes at Standiford, Youman &
Co. 40tf
Taken Up.
At nv ranch, fifteen miles
southwest of Anthony, on Big
Sandy, one span of dark bay and
brown mare mules, Is to 16 hands
high, about nine years old; no
brands shod in front. No charg-
es up to Dec. Is, 1881. Owner
can have them by proving prop
erty and paying for this notice.
81 w. X. CLIFFORD.
100 Different styles of
Prints at S. Y & Co.'S. 8
Don't fail to go to Sheldons
and learn his prices before you
buy. AS he buys for cash and
cant be undersold
Lots of new goods arriving at
Lebrecht's. Is
The Denver saddles at STAN
diford, Youman & Co.. 40 If
"A new and fine stock of Boots
and Shoes at Lebrecht's. Al
"A good line of solid gold and
rolled plate goods at sheldon's.
Cheap carpets of all kinds at
Young's 81
Ladies, 60 to sheldon's for
Hosiery.
--Tinware. CHEAPER than ever
known before, at Sheldon's. 2
Perforated board of all colors
at sheldon's.
Genuine Otter Hats at STAN
diford, Youman & Co., Price
$500. 3Stf
- Standiford & Youman sell
wood Tag tobacco at so cents
per pound. Z
A full line of Clothing, the lar
gest aud best ever received in
this city, now offered by Stan di-
ford Youmans d Co. no12t
GENUINE Mexican Sombrero
hats at Stamford, Youman d Co.,
Price, $780,. 3S-tf
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

Two more quires of blank paper add
ed to our pile this week. IT'S pleasing
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

DIR. Yant. Dentist. is at the Lodge
Will be at Lake City Dec. 10Th, and re-
main days.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

Wilye Payee intends 10 build an addi-
ton to his residence, l4Hls. wilye is one
Of our beet and most enterprisinR citizens
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

Don't throw away your old -four bar
rels. They are useful. II has just been
discovered that an ordinary flour barrel
will hold 67S. 900 SILVER dollars.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

There is Just one thing needed at a
church festival 10 make the oyster soup
palatable, and that is-oysters.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

Some girls are born fat, some achieve
fntness. and some tx themselves up fat
with old newspapers and things.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

Some Of the young people had n gay
time at the residence Of Mr.. Graves,
on Spring creek, last Friday night.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

LoOk out for a wedding at Lake City on
Coistmas eve.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

W. ID. NanSlYke, at the post office, has
just received some beautiful Christmas
presents. Call and see them.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-22

II Is said that a baby born on Christ.
mas will always hate turkey and goose,
and lean towards Goldfish and bacon.