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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-08-29
DELEGATES TO SENATORIAL, AND
COUNTY CONVENTIONS.

= Ii
1t is impossible for us this week to fiud
room Tor ths full proceedings of the Dem.
ooratic primary meetings held at the various
voting places of the county last Saturday.
We therefore give only what is of vital i'm.
portance, the names of the delegates selected
with resolutions adopted at some of the meet,
ings:
RGrper's Ferry District Senatorial Del,
egates-John Highland. Thos. A. Kirwan
and Ralph Cleveland. County Delegates
James Conway, r. 81. Cavalier and G. T.
Cross.
BoliOar.-Senatorial- Howard Smallwood.
Singleton Chambers and Edward Higgins.
County-J. Cavalier, .. T. Kemp and Jno:
81. Leuox.
Hano'0n.-s enatorial-Joh n. Buckles
and Milton NJ. Moler. County-D. G.. Hen.
kle and JAS Il. Propst
POtOmac.-Senatorial-Milt. j. Billmyer,
George McGiincy, Thos. Richard and VIM
Butler County-M. j. Billmyer, Thomas
Richard, NJ. B Baker and George johnson.
Shepherd senatorial-Chas. Fl, Knott
r. D. Lamar, Il. Entler and ". ". Lemen.
County-T. ". La.imer, E. Fl. Rinehart,
j John P. Hill aud O. D. Wysong.
Du6ieId 'S.-Senat orisl-John L. Foley.
John 81, Daniel and G. L. Barnhart. County
James Fl. Moore, A L Osbourn aud Jas.
B. McGsrry.
HdGletO,cn. -Senatorial-J j. Kable, Ed
ward Lapgdon and d. Hefebower. County
Hall Wilson, Caleb Burns and @. G. Conk.
Ign.
w. II. 7. Lewis and DIR. " W. Brown
were recommended as members of the Elk.
ecutive Committee from this precinct.
Summit -Senatorial-Robert v.
Shirley and James ". Coyle County-W.
O. Frazier and Charles z. Baylor.
-Senatorirl-Josiah Watson,
S. E. White and a. Fl. Tanquary slter-
nstes-Juo. Fl. Hayslctt, Geo W. Shirley
and james W. League. County-S. H..
Fowler, Jno. j. Rsmsburg aud S. T. Mar
kle; sllernates-P. s. linton, VIM. D.
Hayslo,t and James W. League
On molten, Col. josiah Watson and s F.
White, Esq, were recommended as members
of the County Democratic Executive Com
mittee to represent this district.
Leetocn Standardization Musgrove,
Ephraim Watson and VIM. Smith County
j. Fl. Strider, D. L. Jones and Jas. w Chap
mar.
Char1es'o,on-Se Senatorial, for J. s. Melvin
John A Washington, Frank J. Manning,
Joseph T. Trussell, William Phillips, John
I. Culston, George w NARROW, W. II.
Moore, Sr., D. II. Cockrill. H. r. Mley, G.
d. Moore aud George Baylor. County-G
w. Marlow. John c. Weller. A. f Kennedy,
James N. GaIlaher. Robert Phillips, Samuel
Middiekauf, ]. Edward Duke, ] Ran. Rod
rick, Geo. W SPOTS, L. j. Manning and II.
Lee Heiskcll.
On motion, it was ordered that the Chair
man Of this meeting. CIeon Moore, Esq be
directed to cast tho vote of the meeti 1g in
the County Convention for Robert W. Bay
lor for Commissioner, as the choice of the
people.
WHsAirc's Senatorial Horace c. Moore
C,u / -Jno G. Wiltshire.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-08-29
Democratic State Convention.

This convention, embracing delegates from
some forty counties, and among them meny
OF the most prominent Democrats in the State.
assembled in the Court house in Petersburg,
on Wednesday, the 23rd of this month.
Hon. ID. Ii. Leonard as Chairman of tho
State Executive Committee moved that Hon.
Charles j. Faulkner be made Temporary
Chairman of the State Convention, which
was endorsed with enthusiasm Mr.. Faulk-
ner GU taking the Chair was appluuded. and
then on motion of Mr G. Illayher, of Kama.
"ha, was declared permanent President of
the Convention. John T. Baker of tho Reo.
lister, and r. L IIorner were declared nor,
manent Secretaries. The Register gives q
sketch OF Mr., Fauikncr's address to the Com
ventlon on taking the Chair. Adam G. Sny,
Ger OF l1ewishur=, the present appointed of
the Governor, was put in nomination for E
scat on the Supreme Bench OF this State by
JUICE q D. Camden, and seconded by MIR.
Gallagher, of Knnawha. There being no
opposition Judge Snyder was nominated by
accamatinn
A the instance OF Mr. Bennett, the roll
OF the counties was called to ascertain if all
the dt l@gntes to tho Convention were present.
MIR. Howard of Mason, moved the fellow
ing:
The Democratic party in State Convention
assembled view with grave apprehension the
wSnt of unity and harmony in the ranks Of
the party in the Second Congressional Dis
trict, and it being desirable, if possible. to
heal all discussions aud rcunito in ono har,
m"nious whole the psrty in said District ;
therefore
RcsoIced, That the Democratic State Ex>
ecutiVe Committee be and are hereby request
cd t" hold a meeting, those present being au-
thorIzed to act ut Grafton, on tho 4th day Of
September next. to confer with the two gen
tiemen now candidates for Congress in said
district. and their respective friends, and who
are hereby respectfully invited to attend said
meeting and mako an effort to ,ncliate the
difference between them and again come to-
.gether, and thus assure tho election of Dem
ocratIc Congressman in the Second District,
remembering that it is principles aud not
men that we battle for
The submission of this resolution led to Z.
very animated discussion, in the course of
which it was supported hv Mr. Baylor of JEFF.
terson. Mr. Gallaher. of Kanawha. Mr.. How
ard. the mover, Senator Davis and Mr.. Leo>
nard. and opposed by Mr.. Roger. of Barbour.
and Mr.. Blair, of Richie The resolution
was adopted with but two dissenting votes.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-08-29
FOR TIE HOUSE OF DELEGATES,

In these times VIC need tho very best men to
REPRESENT jefferson County in the House of Dei.
gates. Neither of the old members seem TO care
ABORT reelection aud, in this view, we an
nounce the name of q gentleman who is we'll
Known to us for his scholarly acquircments his
dey1non TO Democrat:c policy. his enlarged
ana liberal views of all matters of public policy.
both National and State-one who would do
henor to us all. lisa &C F'OCkE.
- Let MS reform-nouinate and elect Js..c
FoUKE to tie House of Delegates, and we Will
be sure that, If elected, nc will do an immense
amount of good to the people of
5000 JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-08-29
LIST OF ADVERTISED LETTERS remain

LIST OF ADVERTISED LETTERS remaining
in the Post Office at Charlostown, Jefferson
county, W. Va, August &c, 1882
Miss Moliie Cans, Miss Mammey Kenne>
ddy, Mrs. Ella ~. Mccullough, Foreign :;
Jno. Caster, Capt. d. A. Woodward, Jr.
The above letters, if not called for within
thirty days, will be sent to the dead letter Of
fee. Persons calling for them will please
say that they are advertised.
BENZ. f. LEIsENR1NG, z. NJ
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-08-29

DIR. ISAAC FoUKE, probably the Oldest
lawyer in the Valley, is candidate for the
Legislature. lie has always been a Demo-
crat, no is widely known, he is opposed to
prohibition" aud does not adv ocate apv
doctrines obnoxious to our people, The
ticket" put up in his interest had MAORI
ty in the Charlestown primary, and We will
be surprised if he is not sent to Wheeling as
the representative man of the Democratic
leaders of this intelligent county.
DEMOCRAT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-08-29

We have opened the following Fall impor.
tation Cd Ladies Dress Flaunel4, in Gar
net, Navy Blue, Olive, Myrtle, Terra Gotta.
Gray Mixed and Black. Full liGe of Ssque.
ing Flannel. Saline Prints for Polonaise.-
First instalment of FALL MILLINERY, such
as Cautious, Milaus, Pompiue, Rough and
Ready, in ell tho leading shades
Respt'y, j. GoLDsM1ru.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-08-29
ERRORS OF YOUTH

GENTLEMAN who Uttered for ye.rs from
~ Nervous DEBILITY, PREalATURE DECAY,
and all the effects of youthful indiscretion, will
for the sake of suffering humanity, send free to
all who need il, the recipe nd direction for max
Ing the simple remedy by which he was cured
Sufferers wishing to profit by ths advertlser's ex-
perience can do so by addres.iug in perfect con
fdence. JOHN B. OGDEN
Feb. 81. 1ss2-1y. ace tarst.. New York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-08-29
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PIMPLES.

will mail Free) the recipe for a simple veg
etable Balm that will remover Freckles,
p,Imples and Blotches, leaving the skin soft,
clear and beautiful also Instruction. prod cs
ing iuxuriant growth of hair on a bald head or
smooth face Address. inelosin Sc. stamp. BEN.
Fahr1..- ~ 1853 - S4Ay Ss.' ~. =.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-08-29
FOR THE LEGISLATURE.

=, MIR. EDIr2n: We need in our Legislature ac-
know what we need and bow 10. obtain it. We
tt thereto cordially endorse FORREST w
BNo of CharleStown, for tue House of Del
egateS. MANY VOTERS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-08-29
ANNoU oEMRNTs.
GEO. Nj. BELTZH0OYER FOR SEN.
ATOR.

Believing from the earnest voluntary express
slons of numerous prominent and representa-
tive men throughout the county, that public
sentiment IS favorable to the selection of Mr.
BELTzSooyER as our next Senator from this is
trlct, We present his name as candidate for
thai position, snoiecs TO the decision of tho
Democratic Senatorial Convention
We are authorized. having waited upon him
11r tile pnrposcnf obsaining his consent, to say
that while lie vii. not enter inGoa personal con-
he VII. accept 1T, and Will aid in the canvass in
80. CITIZENS OF sEEpHERDsTowS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-08-29

PUBLIC SALEs-The following public
sales are advertised in this paper:
Wednesday, august 3OM-Personal Props
erty, by Capt Jos. T. Abel.
Saturday. September 3OM Real Estate,
by J. G.. Hurst, D. S.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-08-29

$500 per year be easily made at home
working for E. G. Ridcout & Co., 10 Barclay
Street. New York. Send for their catalogue and
fall particulars. Octo5.Si-I~
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-08-29
CHAMPION OF THE WORLD!
The Champion Grain Drilll

TNRE undsE.iEned having received the Ronev
Of this CELEBRATED Gratn Drill Tor JeheTsos
County, and having now On band 4 s1prf, n
these Drills and a foil Iibo ofEznAs, IN ssss Of
breskaee,so NO delay can possibly occur 10 time
OF seedtsg. We offer this brill t64bs farnlefss of
e1amine the Champion before pufehasiAr = S3rsfn
Drill, as II Is beyond doubt the most i'm poTfs nd
one OF All the farm tmplemonts, good Drill
a FEW OF ITS MERITS:
Positive Force-Feed Grain Distributor and Pa.
tive Foree-Fecd Grass seeder, Witch can Be used
eitheg IN front or rear Of the hose.
The Fertilizer Attachment 10 uneqpaIed, and 10
various kinds Of PhosphRteS in the maTks,
The Champion 10 the only Grain Drill 10 tho
market that has q Special Attachment for Plant.
ing Corn for the crop.
The Champion 10 simple in Construction ard
Easily operated both for team and driver The
material used snd quality of work manship are
sne very best Every Din Warranted to give
Below We give you . few Of the Practical Fsrra.
ers names who have purchased from us and used
last year Drills, to whom we refer:
John B1rns, ChhTlestoWn; VIM. Rider HALL
town; Phillip Powers. Ripon Moses W 1russsIl
Leetown; Lewis II. Nichols, HaI!tovn; John W.
Thvener, ChnrIestoWn.
W.. W. also have secured tho Agency Of the Cell
Roland Chilled PIoughs,
for JefeF:on County. which has the Turn over
Poiat, which gives many advsutHges over the
old kind. We also have on hand Large Stock
Of the Old and Reliable
~ u N H I y H
Call At the Foundry and Machine Shop before
punrehasing. WERLICH 4 WELLER.
CharIestown, August 2, 1881.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-08-29

HIGHLY ESTEEAIED.-The Youthful color mi
rich iusIre are restored to faded or gray hair
ny inc use OF PIrfer's IlaiC Balsam. n harmless
rit
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-08-29

DCODIP.
PRo Bono PUBLICo.
SUPREME COURT OF APpEALs.-In this
Court, on las, Friday, the following decisions
we're announced:
Sandy Us Randall, from Marion county ::
opinion by Snyder decree of Circuit Court
affirmed
Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Wins
chester cs 5 a. Bates ct al; from Jefferson
county; opinion by Snyder decree of Cir
cult Court reversed, demurrer sustained and
cause remsnded.
State Us. VIM. II. Robinson, from Kanawha
county ; opinion by johnson Judgmen. of
Circuit Court reversed and new trial awarded.
y. NJ. Mason Us. Harper's Forty Bridge
Co, from Jefferson county opinion by John
son; decree of Circuit Court reversed and
new decree entered continuing in force the
injunction restraining the Company from con-
structing aud using the Bridge until tie So.
600 awarded by the jury be paid
uurst's admir- Us. Hite, from Jefferson
county; opinion by Raymond decree of
Circuit Court reversed and cause remanded.
Adjourned until next Friday, at which
time the term will probably close.
BERKELEY CoUNTY.-From tho Martins,
burg Statesman VIC copy the following:
MT 0eo. Il. Gardner, Sr., highly respetc>
ed citizen of this CITY, passed peacefully away
on Monday, Aug. 2lst., inst, in the S4th
year of his age.
After the purchase of the Mayors farm by
MIR. Jas w. Mcdonald as noted in last issue,
he re-sold 100 acres of it, containing the res
ldence and farm buildings, to Mr. Robert n.
Stewart.
Two pedestrians, either Germans or Ital>
ians, travelling on the track of the b. 4 o. r.
T., were run over aud killed by the 5 o'clock,
a. NJ, cast bound train On Friday last, about
miles from this city.
Tho following from the Independent
Arrangements have been completed for tho
establishment of a telephone system in this
city, and tho work of putting up the wires,
etc., will be commenced at once.
DR. Tornlinson7s
Dental OFFICE,
CoRxER OF CHARLES ASD LIsEurY s4aErr..
CEaaE'IesaowEe.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-08-29
Gel. r. P. CHEW FOR COUNTY CON-.
MISSIONER.

The contest for Satou;l. and State officers las
$" far absorbed the of the people, that
tOber-and one that the taxpayer is most inter.
ested IN and that also requires in the discharge
OF IT'S d;It'eS q person of good Judgment and
business qn'I lions. and one who will also
discharge the ISies imposed oY it without fear
@: favor iiaS been tnuS far lost sight of. Tho
gentleman whose name heads thIs notice pos
sesSeS all tie requirements in an eminent de-
gree t"T the position, and # Ito will consent to
serve Will be- highly acceptable to the people.
PRo ROSo IoTiRT fCo
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-08-29
Wheat Wanted.

THE Subscribers will be in the market for
Il WHEAT this season, and having arrange
Inehts 70 bny for Baltimore aud New York Will
Ee enabled to pay the highest market rates in
Cash. Wheat bought 6y car loads any where
along the line of our Railroads this side of
Stanton. AISOUITH & WYATT
July IL, lSS2-Gm
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-08-29
MANTUA.MAKIKG.

MRS o. TUTwILER Is prepared TO under
1fl take hautua Making and All kinds of Yam
lily Sewing, at reAsonAbIe rates. Residence on
Samuel street, near the BaP tfst Church.
April IS. ISSI-M
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-08-29
SPECIAL BRANDS.

TOLD LION Pure Rye Whisky and Outer
.h..os. tegs.hoI 1.n msny other
BssemsnI of Jefferson BuiIdisE by
Aug. 8, 1892. F.B. S0UpERs.
n RED Peaches, AppIes, and oat Meal jUsT re-
QATMEALand Dried Fruit just reserved by
" 3. s. DALGARS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-07-14

Among things noticeable ON such coca.
slons as yesterday was the absence of pic
neers of the country. Many of those who
In an early dy Close the wilds Of B Arbour
county for q home have gone to their
hnal resting place - 9th ers obeyinp
= lresistless migratory instinct have
gone west TO grow up with the country
10 an old timer the fac es to day wefs
comparatively new-and the few members
OF the "old guard of "a" felt like strangers
IN a STANCE land. There vas an abui .
dance of eatables and the tsbles-but eight
years ago today enough buffalo were kin :
90 on the Med cine Lodge town size to
have fed the multitude without the aid
ut slaves and fishes" In these times
there wasn't much style, but an abul-
dance of good fellowship and hospita :
lty. The 'old settlers ranks are being dc.
pleted rapidly, but one of theae days the
Survivors will meet here and
Take cup Of kindness yet,
For Aud Lag Sype."
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-07-14

The Comanche Pool win commence
shipping their beeves abOur the 10th inst,
from Harper. They will ship from eight
to ten thousand head at the present prices
which will bring in round numbers from
$270,OOo to- $500, 900. Great fears have
been entertained by the own ers of these
cattle that their beef would not be first
class, owing to the number Of cattle on
their range, but the continued wet season
has kept the grass growing and cattle are
reported In good shape. The Pool is ne.
gotiating sale of their one-year old steers
70 be driven north each spring for from
three to rye years, which, at satisfactory
ngures they feel confident win beat the
chances for beef on their range in the fn
ture, as they brand from 5000 to 1000
more calves than they ship becves
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-07-14

We are pleased to learn that Capt A. L.
Freeman, Of Yates Centre, Kansas, has
concluded to make this place his future
home. He has recently made real estate
purchases in our town to the value of
six or seven thousand dollars. and will
remove his family down in the early part
Of the fall. Capt Freeman is gentleman
Of means and fine business ability, and we
extend to him a most hearty welcome.
The Capt has become the owner of the
McLulu House and two residences in the
city-also the ranch and stock range of
Mr.. Palmer. on Bitter Greek. Mr.. p gets
fine farm in Woodson county, and $500
cash. He retains his stock.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-07-14

On Tuesday last that old reliable Demo-
crat, Col. Cal Watkins started for his new
home in Arizona. The Colonel is gener-
ally known in Southern Kansas where he
has lived several years and is as generally
liked for his sterling qualities. He has a
host of friends among stock men, and in
factamongall classes of people whom he
has come in contact with He is safe pru-
dent business man and has acquired good
competency IN handling stock. In COM
mon with all who know him we regret
that he has seen fit to change his location,
but wish him abundant prosperity in his
new home.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-07-14

Dick Lee during his southern trip met
DIR. S. b. johnson in Arkansas. The DR..
will be remembered as local politician
of some prominence at Sun City. Some
time last winter he got into serious trouble
at Eureka Springs. An over grown bully
undertook to chastise him. The Doctor
resisted, firing three shots into the Arkan-
sas chaps carcass, which ended the inter-
view. No fatal result followed. The DIR.
will be in this county some time during
the summer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-07-14
GEPPERT & STONE SPEAK

Iron and wood beam culiva-
tors, at Geppert & Stones. 46
"A nice, new line of clocks oil
all descriptions, at Geppert &
Stones, A
The wall Tent-all complete
at Geppert & Stone. 50
Iron and wood wheel barrows
at Geppert & Stones. so
Baby carriages at Geppert
& Stones. so
Special rates on 5 and 10 ton
lots of Barb Wire at Geppert &
Stones. 48
"A car load of barbed and
plain wire just received at Gep-
pert & Stones.
The John Deere pillow at Gep-
pert & Stones, 43
-McCormic Celebrated Iron
mower at Geppert & Stones. 46
Platform spring wagons and
buck boards, at Geppert &
Stones. 43
One car load of lime just re-
celved at Geppert & Stones. 46
Revolving horse rakes at
Geppert & Stones. 46
Coates sulkey rakes at Gep-
pert & Stones. As
Sheep Shears, at Geppert II
stones. AZ
"A car load of Jackson and
Michigan wagons-BEsT IN THE
MARKET-at Geppert & Stones 4
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-07-14

Mrs. T. L. Proctor exhibits fine crayon
portrait of I. A. McNeal at the Coan' g
Photo establishment. We can't say that
the picture is beautiful, but it is faith
ful-and correctly represents the phiz of
our genial nei9hbor.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-07-14

MIR. Sam. Catch, Of Lawrence, this week
changed part Of his wealth from imperish,
able gold into perishable cattle and viii &C
home and tell his best girl all about how
ne expects to get rich by the change. BE
leaves for home to-day, accompanied with
the best wishes of his many friends here
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-07-14

Mr.. Concannon, of Independence, is II
commenced the erection ola store room OF
Main street Immediately south of Mr.. D. A
Sheldons store. The building, when com
pleted will be an ornament to that part O
town. 1t will be rented and occupied b,
Mr.. Sheldon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-07-14

AS was expected, no settlement of the
Sun City school district difficulty with L.
IL. Bowlus, has been made. This delay
on the part of the defendant, BOwlus, does
not seem to indicate that the agree
ment heretofore made, will be carried out
in good faith. In fact we are informed
that there was an effort made to wholly
ignore the previous arrangements at An
thony. Isn't it about time that the school
district or Mr.. Bowlus got little justice ?
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-07-14

Of late there has been quite an exodus
of ladies' from this place. Last week Mrs.
E. w. Payne left for her old home near
Galatin, Mo. This week Mrs. w. p. Ew-
ing and children, Miss Tull and Mrs. Lee
'ciinkscale, were among the outgoing pas
sengers. The INDEX wishes the ladies may
heartily enjoy their visits and return home
with abundance of health and happiness.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-07-14

Lew, Rock is in town and appears as
rugged and healthy as one could wish and
feels particularly well. He persists in the
idea that he is bona fide resident of this
city, although some ''smart aleck" challen-
ged his vote last fall. He reports cattle in
tip-tOp condition and has received an offer
of one hundred per cent advance upon the
cost of his herd. Not bad work for three
years?
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-07-14

John Spillman, about IL years old, living
on the Carmichal place, accidentally shot
himself through. the hand, while ''fooling''
with a revolver. The wound is not dan
gerous and under DIR. Kessler's treatment
he will be all right in few DAYS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-07-14

James Norris. Esq, Of Larned, was reg
istered at the Medicine Lodge house yes
tercay, on his return home from Harper
county, where he has been attending cour
and representing L. II. Bovles in the bono
cases. Mr. Morris is an attorney Of figt
standing and persons having business In
the courts of Pawnee county or the lanl
os-sce at Larnej will do well to consult him
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-07-14

Il Is about the time OF the year that Wis
Ting statesmen commence their travels.
OF course Mr.. Connor accompanied by his
lieutenants will talk prohibition. ~Law-
yer Red' has carried away the laurels
heretofore. and II the honorable gentleman
from Barbour don't want to take a back
seat In his circus, he must Abnce up"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-07-14

Mich cows are not drug in the market.
s. w. Strong sold this week to N. B. Sher-
lock head for the neat little sum of $3.50
Mr.. Strong has few more of the same
kind at the same price. AS he advertises
In the INDEX he will of course soon find
a purchaser.