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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

Down at Medicine Lodge. in Barbour
county, the other day, meteor fell and
the good people. thinking the town was
on Gre, made rush for out doors. The
fact that this occurred during the day, and
is told as sober truth by the newspapers
down that way, might lead an unpreju-
diced man TO think that Jersey Lightning
had something to do with the celesha
phenomenon. Il Winfield Courant
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

Il has frequently been noticed by the
Times that Medicine Lodge is enjoying an
extensive boom. The same bids fair to
keep up all winter. judging from an ex-
change just received from that sections In
which there are items concerning at least
dozen new buildings, and all of good
character, that have Just been started
| I,eavenworth Times.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

On Tuesday morning Il. A. Meigs re-
turned from Fondulac, Wisconsin, where
he has been visiting rel atives for the past
four weeks. He says that they have ex-
cellent sleigblnR there, but it is a great
relief 10 get back 10 old Barbour.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

A very pleasant time was had at the
residence Of Oliver Brisbin, on Tuesday
evening. Some Ct his friends assembled
for the purpose Of having social euchre
party, when Ms. F. B. Hunt surprised
the party by bringing out a fat turkey,
nicely roasted, with other eatables to
match.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

At the foot race last Thursday, two or
three Harper county wood pilgrims, who
we're arrested last fall for stealing timber
from government land, were present and
had their fsts full Of money betting two
10 one. These same chaps were compelled
10 mortgage their bull teams last fall Il
nav their respective fines.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

There is not another store in the whole
southwest that carries larger or better
selected stock CT goods Of all kinds than
standiford, Youmans 4 Go. Il is really
astonishing 10 think they can find sale foI
such enormous quantities Of merchandise
but they are dispOsiBg o. them by The
wagon load. Give them a call.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

There has not been 80 much excitement
in Medicine Lodge for many a day as the
foot race occasioned last Thursday. The
stores and business houses were almost
entirely deserted, and even the schools
were dismissed while the teachers, fol-
loved by their scholars, wanted to get 6
near as possible to the scene Of action.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

Any person wanting to purchase a first
class ranch situated not far from Medicine
Lodge, with 30 tons Of millet, corn
fodder. and 1000. head Of sheep, will find
IL 10 their interest TO call at this Office.
The ranch can be bought with or without
the sheep.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

As will be seen by card in another col
umn. c. w. Ellis and j. T. whitelaw
have formed partnership in the practice
of law. Mr.. Ellis is we'll and favorably
known in this section of Kansas. as a
shrewd attorney, well versed in all that
pertains to the law. He has been en-
ployed in nearly all the important cases
that have came up for trial in the past
which shows that his ahility Is apprecia.
ted. ]. I. Whitelaw is our able and eff
cientI County Attorney. and if he was
not a lawyer of splendid ability. he
would not have been elected to the office.
IN Is exceedingly well liked by all his
laintances, and the firm of Ellis &
alaw is certain to take the lead in
1ty.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

Within the next year we shall look to
see large number of cattle men in DIFF
ferent portions of the south west, remove
to Medicine Lodge with their families. In
most cases the people who have moved
out upon the frontier to engnge in stock
raising, are well educated, and in the
the past have been used to refined society,
but knowing that wealth was sure to come
to those who engage in the stock business,
they have endured the hardships Of the
range. Now that they have accumulated
snug competency, there is no further
need of foregoing the pleasures and bene-
fits of good society and schools. There
fore they will remove to the Lodge in the
near future. We know of quite number
who are contemplating such a move.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

We understand that II. NJ. Hickman in
tends TO dispose Of his mill PROPERTY at
Wellington, and will remove 10 Medicine
Lodge and and engage exclusively in the
banking business. We are glad 10 hear
this, NJ the family will be quite an add
ton 10 the society here. and Mr.. Hickman
can pay more attention 10 his business.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

There was considerable kicking week
before last on account of the INDEX not
reaching our Lodi subscribers on the Sat.
urday after publication. It was a mistake
with the postmaster. Such things are IL
able 10 occur occaslonallv.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

Some Of the terpsechorean lovers OF our
city arc making arrangements 10 organize
a club party for the coming winter. We
think il is an excellent idea, as there IS
likely 10 be but little amusement during
tine cold weather.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

Prof. MulkeY informs US that he will
organize an evening class in bookkeeping
Tor those parties in town who desire to
learn this branch during the coming win
ter evenings. This is a good chance for
the young men and they should profit by
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08
Attention Stock Men.

The regular quarterly meeting OF the
Barbour County Stock Growers Association
will be held in Medicine Lodge on Satur-
day, Dec. 18th. Il Is requested that al
mombers attend this meeting, as it vii
be the last in 1881. +. Is. HUNT,
II. b. CARTER, Pres.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

Last Sabbath was the most beautiful
day VIC ever saw. The sun shone down
warmly and the air was pleasant. We do
not believe our people half appreciate this
glorious weather, but those who have re-
rcptlv come from the east, do.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

Please bear in mind that we publish all
estrays free Of charge. This IL feature
that should recommend the INDEX TO all
stock men. you should recover even n
calf by this means, 1t would pay for the
paper three or four years.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

The trial of Jenkins and Fitsimmons,
of Pratt county, for cutting timber on
government land, which was to have taken
place yesterday, was postponed for ten
DAYS. This makes the third trip here for
these parties, and if they are convicted, it
will co ST them no small amount. Judging
by the past, however, they will be turned
loose. To a man up a tree, it looks as
though the Office Of U. s. Commissioner
was held for the purpose of gaining pat
rouage IN his business, by discharRinl
guilty parties. In the past quite mum
be, of parties have been arrested by J. L
TAYLOR and II. 2. Truesdell, and most @
them were guilty of cutting timber o
government land, but were discharged
AMI of course the commissioner game
the everlasting good will Of the arreste
parties. We do not believe in convictin
! a man unless it is clearly proved that /
is guilty. and neither do We believe
making farce Of an office OF this KIN
Since writing the above, we learn tn
Little & Jenkins have been appointed
e prosecute the case.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

Mr.. Eli Saith, Of Barbour county, was
in the city Friday night. Mr.. S. was on
his way home from the eastern part Of The
state, whero he purchased number o
fne Mcrino AMI CJtswoli bucks. will
which he will grade up his sheep King
man Citizen.
IL IL 80
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

After the first of January, the Odd Eel
lows will cancel the lease of their hall and
will hold their meetings in the Masonic
hall. Boutwell, has leased the room now
occupied by the l. o. o. F., for billiard
hall.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

The Presbyterian Mite Sjciety. which
waa held nj the residence Of J.W. McNsal
on last Friday night. was tho ploasantest
and mostly social event Of the kind yet
hold.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08
KanlTman have concludI

Oliver and Kaufman have conclude
occupy their present quarters this winte
and will not remove,to the building now
occupied by Hess. As soon as the room Is
vacated By the latter, Eli Smith will &C .
cupy it with his drug store. Eli finds 1t
will be to his advantage TO remove to the
business portion of the city.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

Dr.. Yant expects his wife 10 arrive in a
lew days FROM Eureka Springs, Arkansaw,
where she has been stopping for her health
for some time. She writes taat it rains
continually there.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

Z. Is Brown, representing the merchant
tailoring establishment of r. X. Eli Oft.
OF Wellington, has been in town taking
orders for clothing. We did not learn
what success he met with.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

A. w. Rumsey. at Kiowa, is the mer
chant who can and will sell you goods al
bed rock prices. lie has had long expe
rienco in business in this county. Rn'
knows what TO buy and how 10 sell 1t.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

T. J. Jack is cleaning up and repairing
the meat market in Gno style. Nc. Jack
evidently intends to please mis- patrons
and make them relish their steaks, If such
A thing be possible.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

When you want 10 learn the latest land
ONCE rulings, in regard 10 proving up on
Usage lands. be- sure and call on S. j
shopler, Probate Judge. Don't forget
kbta
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

Some low-lived sneak thief stole two
calf skins from Singer & Kingen's shoe
shop one night last week. The value of
the leather is from eighteen to twenty dol.
lars.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

The Dramatic club will put on the
boards the beautiful drama entitled, LED
Astray." All who have heard 1t, pro-
nounce it splendid, and the play will no
doubt be we'll rendered by our troupe.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

w. ID. vanSyke informs US that he is
negotiating with a jeweler at Eureka, tC
come here and work at his trade. 1t Ii
our opinion that no will do well here.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

Any individual wanting to purchase one
Of the finest stock ranches in Barbour
county, will end il 10 their advantage "a
call at this Office.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

Mr.. Johnson, from Greenwood county,
arrived here last week with about SIX
hundred head Of steers, which he will hold
south of here the coming winter.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

Mrs S. 2. Coan informs us That she is
crowded with work All the time, aud
needs an assistant. We are glad to hear
this.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

About the 10th OF this month, Frank
McAlister and J. F. Snearly will start for
Blanco county. TexaF, where they expect
to purchase a drove of ponies and bring
up the trail in the spring,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

when you wish 10 prove up on your
claim, DO sure you make application before
s. J. shepler, Probate Judge. He Is the
proper person.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

The offer we are making 10 club the
INDEX with 6rst class publications, is tax
ing like wild Gre. Correct.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

Another quiro OF paper added to our
bundle this week. We are making extra
e1ertions 10 get large subscription list
and we are succeeding.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

III tile Doc" who used to deal it out
straight or mixed" at Wellington, was
here with his wheel Of fortune % raking
In what few nickles the boys hal after the
foot race(S)
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

Dent forget to call on Hinsen & Van
Laningham when you 20 10 Harper. They
are the best and cheapest firm there.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

When Mrs. II. A. Bailey started for the
home Of her parents in New Hampshire,
she intended that IL should be a completes
surprise 10 them. Since her departure, q
letter was received here stating that Q
dearly beloved sister had recently dies
Ono that Mrs. b. intended should &C
company her back 10 her western home
II will indeed be a sad visit 10 the lady.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

Bob. Eckert is having an addition
built to the rear Of his barber shop, in
which bis parents will reside this winter
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

We understand that A. G. Bei'del
family will occupy the building rec ont.
vacated by ]. T. Taylor and family.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

We can turn out just as nice job work
"a any country Office in southern Kansas,
and our prices are very reasonable. Give
uH a call.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08
Notice 10 those Intending 10 Prove Up
ON Usage Lands.

Every individual in this or Comanehe
county, who intends 10 "prOve up" will
fad It 10 their advantage to call upon S..
J. Shcplor, Probate Judge. lie is the
proper person 70 make out Goal proof pa
pers, and will give foil information con-
oerning late land Office rulings.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

Frank Chaplin. who is now attending
the agricultural college at Manhattan
will be homo {, spend the holidays.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

Stock men will please h N~
strays on your range, Us We 'uS
free Of charge.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

The enrolment at the Normal this week
reached so.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

charlie Shepp ri has disposed OF his
sheep to Stolp & Son, and is now taking q
commercial course at Pro-, Mulkey',
school
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

John smitl's March, by Lamartine.
This IL the title Of the latest novelty for
organ or piano. II has become 30 popular
thakdealers buy il by the thousand. All
who want an easy and pretty March for
the organ or piano viii be delighted with
John Smiths March, Sent post paid on
receipt Of price. IS cents. Published bI
Win L. Thompson & Co., East Liverpool
Ohio.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

George sanderson is keeping books for
liford, Youmans & Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

Read our clubbing rates in another
column. II will pay you.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

That foot race has been the talk Of the
town foe the past week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

Whitelaw will have their law
. county building.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

Married, on Wednesday, Dec. 9TH, 1881.
by Rev. A. AxliDe, John M,Grath to
Miss Phoebe L1ckard. both Of this county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08
BUSINESS TALK

Here men of business speak.
And something new tell every week
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

Our merchants are all doing au excel
lent business these days.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

DIR. kessler and family are occupying
their own residence in company with
Frank Fisher and family.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08
Particular Notice.

FOR SALE.-Neat residence and
lois. Enquire at this office. q
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08
IA Tneadav BuAk

On Tuesday Bulk 'rection of q
w. +. Moore, busines 'erstands hi;
door south Of the Palmer nave q
will at once commence the
blacksmith shop. As he uno
trade perfectly, he is certain T. to
good trade. u
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

S. J. Shepler is up TO Sun City, this
week. on business.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

o neglected to mention last week :,
harley Latimer had started for the
a. his parents at Oakland, Ill. He
" 'ly made up his mind whether
thai L. Yin there or return to the
home Of y Is good fellow, and
has not fuL Is while here.
or not TO rem. Wo-5 -, r
b'use, - g lot situated one
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08


The popular author and music publish
err, Will L. Thompson, desires US to act as
his agent for sheet music and musical
instruments. Call at this office if you de-
sire anything in this line. The following
are a few Of his latest songs:
The Midnight Fire Alarm-1escriptive
song and chorus, Grandly describing the
scenes and sounds at a midnight ire.
Price, 40 cents.
Under The Moonlight Sky-beautiful
song and chorus, with refrain. This is
undoubtedly the prettiest song this author
has ever written. Price, 40 cents
Bury Me Near TheOld Home-song and
chorus with refrain. One of those tru
beautiful melodies that impresses the ear
Price, 80 cent?.
These are three Of the best songs eve
published. If you want to be amused
/ come in and order all three.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

Ed. Sample has ven
TO the shepler build. w.
DIX Office.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08


Whit e given last week in Harpe
this con. 1oubt the most disgracefo
ever occurred IN the city
The danI he citizens cannot proteC
was beyond UGH outrages, it is bet
affair that nan 7eople remove and Civ
IL the clty and r OF rowdyism full
themselves froms es.
ter that all decentl N fo- so.,o ii
those who are in fayC ooine TIM
control.-[II Harper Tim nelghborinf
We have been convince sed mostly o
that the population OF o. hesitateC
lbamlet-Harper-was eompo 4 get OF
the class above referred to, but. 7gciti
| N say 80. fearing the limos WON Tree
its ear. When the qulet,law abidN II
zsns move away from Harper, \
rourths of the entire population will n
remain. Say, if you want to live in one
of the wealthiest and most law abiding
cities in Kansas, come over to Medicine 81
Lodge. W,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

L have left my books and &C
counts with Z. 81. Jack. at the
city meat market. Ali those
whom | have accommodated in
the past, will call and settle and
get receipt. This is urgent.
2I-tf r. I. LEE.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

'rs. Col. Scarce started for
f., she goes 10 JOIN her hus-
office
Last wo Nh owed his law Office
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

-FoR SALE.--House and lot on
Main street. Fdquire at this of
fee, 81
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

Largest stock of lamps at
Sheldon's ever seen in the city.
OF
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

owed his law Office
opposite the In
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

in a list of
lish them
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

Lost.
Between Medicine Lodge and
the residence OF S. X. w. Field. a
butcher knife and steel. Finder
will be suitably rewarded by leav.
ing the same at this office. 81
Don't fail to go and see Shell
don's new stock of dress goods &
notions just received. Cheap as
ever. 81
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

A good team Of mares, and wag-
on, new set of harness, on rea-
enable terms. Enquire at this
office. Is
Sheet iron, camp, cook and
heating stoves, at Geppert's. 17-3
"A Full Line of Dry Goods
and Notions at S. Y. q Cos. 8
New goods arriving constant
Y at Sheldon's.
"A fine Pelobet, Pelton & Co
Organ, for sale at Young's Furni-
ture Room. Parties wishing to
purchase, will save money by Civ
ling me a call. YoUNG& Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-12-08

Last Wo, tho
Indiana, VIII
band. -
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-04-15

woman in Texas, where intermarrying
between white and those possessing any
negro blood is a penal ofense. He was
convicted and sent to prison for five
years. The convict reroived much
sympathy, for his wife was nearly white
and his love for her was quite sincere.
The case was CARRIED to the Texas
Court Of Appeals, which now declares
the law under which Francois was con-
victed to be iii conflict with the Four
teeath Amendment and, therefore, in
operative. 1Woyears Of imprisonment,
however, have already been served
n. Q. PicOulllc.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-04-15
MORNING APPEAL.

A SENSIBLE DINNER GIvER.-When
a man wants to give a big dinner in
celebration of some particular event he
usually selects his guests from the class
little that it is too fastidious to heartily
enjoy such parts Of the repast as are not
served in bottles. Recently, however
a ST Louis contractor signalized the
completion of his work upon a very
large building by giving dinner to all
the men whom he had employed. No
matter how well spread the home tables
OF the honest fellows may have been it
may be safely assumed that every man
brought good appetite to the contrac-
tors dinner, for ten hours of steady
work per day insures good digestion
and a keen palate. Nor c;,G there tC
any doubt that there was u great deal
of good feeling around the board. The
chances are about hundred to one that
if ever that contractors men think them
selves underpaid they Will not strike
without notice, nor stand eullliIy about
and wish they dared tC; they will Sc
lact a clear headed man or two to talk
the matter over with their employer,
and not fear that they will have to in
f1ict any wrong in order to get their
RIGHTS CAPITAL and labor ought to be-
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-04-15

A man built house worth $4,000 at
Andover, Mass, without spending q
dollar. He bought all the materials en-
six months credit, and at the end of
the time refused to pay. All the stuff
Was fast in the house, which he had
sold to his wife. The labor was OBJ
tanned On the same plan, and even the
widow who boarded the workmen was
swindled. The man lives placidly in
his fine residence, but he is not greatly
loved by his ncighbors. This is simply
the "bankrupt plan" Of getting start
bed off.