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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22
From Sun ciy.

Things move along smoothly as usual.
The excitement of politics has not reached
here yet, but there have been several chan
ges of front lately Qlite a number of
pronounced Republicans in this township
anno'nc that they will not support 81.
John or any man that will support him. =
The camp meeting Which commence
last week ended Monday night. The at
tendance Was fair and the preaching excel
lent. Of course there were none of the
disgraceful features that characterize such
gatherings farther east.
Cattle are in good fix and changing hands
at fair figures.
Our delegation to Topeka (Billy Wilson)
arrived home yesterday, Slightly disfgur-
ed, BIT still III the ring"
Deln'l Pierce and daughter left yesterday
for Os'ge Mission The young lady will
be student at the convent at that place
during the next year.
Anew school house is being erected in
the district west of town. Capt. Holcomb
is tile architect.
Oar school commences next week with
Mrs. Barton as superintendent.
The INDEX reaches ms in due time and
It's Subscribers look forward eagerly to the
small day. that brings it.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

Our readers will notes that the INDEX
appears this week In nearlya complete new
dress. The continued demand for space
made the change necessary. 1t was pre-
dicted that the purchase of the paper by the
present management was but for the pur-
pose of using its columns dnring the cam
paign; but as we have said before, the pa
per Is here to stay. Every week it will ap-
pear loaded down with the Latest and most
reliable news and choice reading matter.
We hope to be able to add something to
the growth of the town and protect the cat
tie interests Of the Southwest. not by long
articles cIlc lated to induce some one to
locate stock Of cattle where there is Meth
er good range or water for them, bit
by unfolding t lie rights Of those already
here. We are more than satisfied with the
support the stock-men have given the INDEX
and we assure them that we will continue
to give them paper worthy of their conf
dence and patronage.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

The members OF the Sand Creek and
blackberry pool met last Saturday to more
thoroughly organlnize their business, sign
articles Of agreement AMI adopt bylaws
for their future government Among other
things, they decided to at once fence their
range by joining on to the fence Of the
Comanche pool and that of Gregory, Eldred
& Co. They will then have about 20 miles
OF fence to make to enclose their range
which will include the heads of Sand creek
and blackberry creek. The cattle on this
range now number about 5000 head, and
once fenced or thoroughly worked is de
sirable location. James LOckhard John
McGrath and John Mckinney were elected
directors.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

This town was worked up this week over
the proposition: Do you go around a
squirrel on tree if he remains on the OPP
posite side and moves so that he keeps from
your view. Pearson says you don't and he
has a respectable following for his side of
the question. Ry VanSlyke heads the ar
my ON the opposite side of she question
ion. Several tunes 1t has appeared that riot
would commence on account Of the argu-
ments, and the probate judge has been ask :
eel to pass upon the sanity Of several Of the
more enthusiastic debators. No street dis
c'rssion Of politics or religion that we ever
herd would equal the squirrel discussion.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

EDITOR INDEX: With your permission
Idesire to invite the attention of your read
ers to the following letter from the State
Superintendent. 1t is written In answer
to letter Of inquiry from myself, dated
sept. 9th, 1882. and will, no doubt be of
considerable interest to many persons who
read your paper. It is desirable that the
school work Of our county should be car
ried on with as much system as possible,
and the opinions given in this letter will
aid in securing that result. A. AxLrNE.
Topeka, Sept. II. 1882.
A Axline, County Superintendent.
Dear Sir: Z. All the provisions of the
act of 1881, known as chapter l5O. Laws of
1881, refer to school districts ain which
there are good and sufficient school build
ings," and 20 such districts only.
2. Upon the organization of a school
district officers are elected until the next
annual meeting only. See sec a, and foot
note thereto. p l6. At the annual meeting
next thereafter such organization two OIL
GERS are elected to I'LL unexpired terms and
one o6icer 20 serve complete term. These
terms are absolutely regular, as provided
In SEQ ~, p. -, school Laws 1881. To illus
trates suppose district to be organized
Nay 10 1854, and officers elected. At the
annual meeting Of go three officers would
be elected, namely, to) clerk for term .ex-
piring 1885, (fnll termh (t) treasurer for
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

The change in the political outlook in
this county is causing considerable anxiety
among those who, a week ago, tho. ght the
chances for their nomination to office good.
Since the return of the Topeka delegation
the alarmed office-seekers have, as VIM.
Lindsay expresses it, been "making medi-
cine" bit whether the medicine is good or
bad, we have not been informed. If a
strictly Prohibition-St. John ticket Is NOM
mated 1t is understood that the Republican
state central committee promises part of
the money set apart for doubtful counties
but should ticket opposed to st. John and
his hobby be nominated, the support will
De withheld, rltions cut off as 1t were.
The necessary qualifications for Office in
this county, according to the standard es.
tlblished by the Republican dictators, are
i, To be In favor of st John for gov
ernor; 2, true allegiance to the Cresset its
former owners and law partners, 3, to vote
for icCApe every time: 4, to favor prohi-
billion and swear by the originabors Of the
scheme; o, to favor the holding of the
township ca''cuses in back Offices where the
faithful few may meet and not be disturbed;
8, a protective tariff that favors the Eastern
manufactures at the expense of the West
ern producer z, to work errnestl for the
interests of railroads whereby you may BE-
enabled to accommodate those whose iHrfl,.-
ence you need In the canvas.
These are some of the necessary qualifi-
cations and it is very doubtful If all who
are now candidates can stand a good exam
ination.
Among the late observations made may
be mentioned the fact that the tuly-loyal
are inclined to take TAP j. B jenkins rs their
candidate for county attorney, and that
WIN. Garrison and T. A. McNeaI are look
ing around for St John men who can dis
cover In them Legislative timber.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

We understand that the enterprising gen.
tlemen of the Comanche Pool have deter
mined to be up with:the tunes and have de-
cided to put telephone wire around their
immense enclosure, and establish stations
at convenient distances in the 200 miles cir
cuit. The wire will be placed on the top
OF the fence posts, and should the stock
break out or should the fence be cut be-
tween any station the fact can be ascertlined
at once and men started out ut once to re-
pair the damages. The stations have not
all beeen looted but we violate no conf
dence when We state that r. w. Phillips
will be the general manager of the line
with chief Office ut Evansville and that his
chief operators will be Tom. Doran, Billy
Blair, j. b. Doyle and Charlie Packard.
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AND PERSONAL.

Mr. 5. w. Strong was sick several days
at the Medicine Lodge house, but he is now
up and around, nearly well.
Mrs. Katie Bell. daughter Of Judge
Shepler, accompanied by Miss Ida B,'cking-
ham, both of Marshal county, Illinois, are
here on visit.
DIR. Kessler is down from Springvale to
remain few weeks and attend some events
to occur soon.
VIM. Lindsay, the competent manager
for Mayhem q Son., was in the city this
week.
James Boutwell, will start on short trip
to Illinois Sunday.
Charlie Ross, the tonsorial artist has gone
on visit to Reno county.
Fl. C. Thompson expects to start east
next Monday to purchase large stock of
goods for the firm.
Yesterday John Mosley started to Colo
RADIO to look up stock location for himself
and Cariile Bros.
q. FL. Sherwood, of Connecticut E. w.
Wasubrn and w. F. Barr, of Wisconsin,
and W.M Doyle, of Clinton, NO., were here
at the Medicine Lodge house this week.
They want ranches aud stock.
John Elsie was so unfortunate as to have
his shoulder dislocated last Friday by his
horse falling.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bender have returned from
their trip through Arizona and New Mex
leo.
Reuben Lake and family will start to-day
for St Joseph, No., their former home.
They will take in the Kansas City exposi-
ton while absent.
Mrs. Geo. Geppert and son, and Mrs. s. E.
Stone and her children Misses Nina and
Mabel and Roy arrived Wednesday, and the
hearts of two summer widowers were made
glad. Quite a repast was spread at Mr..
Gepperts by the neighbors and friends, and
George says it beat any soldiers reunion
e er gotten up.
Geo. w. Bailey and wife, formerly of
S"n City. returned "Wednesday from Grand
Fork, Dakota, where they spent the sum-
mer. George has ret 'rned to stay, believ-
ing Barbour county better suited to his
taste thru any country he has seen.
Mr.. r. c Smith, of Vermillion county.
Ill a'friend of A. w. Little, was here sew
eral days this week, looking into the stock
business, and appeared pleased with the
country.
John Singer will start tomorrow on a
visit to his old home in Ohio. On his re-
tlrn he will take in the ST. Louis fair and
other attractions he may hear Of on the
route.
A. w. Rumsey, the Kiowa merchant, was
In the capital yesterday, and made this Office
a pleasant call.
Maj. Kirk returned yesterday from Kan
sas City where he had been with ship
ment of Comanche Pool beeves. He re-
ports heavy rain in Missouri Monday
night. The cattle market Is slow and heavy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

Strayed, a few of the ~ brand steers.
New brand " on right hip and left side,
also on right hip and U I on left side. Old
brands are N c and OK connected. Infor-
nation leading to recovery literally re-
ward'd by addressing B F. Carter or the
undersigned at Kiowa.
1872 N. r. COLLINS.
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Term expiring 1884, (unexpired term1
te) director for term expiring 1883, (unex-
pired term).
lou viii note that the regular directors
terms are ls74-77-sOSsS6-S9, ets. clerl' q
terms are ls74-7t79-s2-s5, etc. ;; treasurer's
terms are ls74-7o7s-S1-S4, etc.
Failure to conform to this provision
should be corrected, 1 would suggest, By
proper action at the next annual election,
all directors being elected at that time.
Yours Truly,
III. C.. SPEKR, Superintendent
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

Messrs Singer & Roberts struck the leath-
er market about right when they laid I'm
their present large stock, for 1t has been
climbing up ever since and would now be
the means OF bankrupting an ordinary firm
" they had to purchase. AS It Is, however,
Singer & Roberts are able to get up any
thing in the boot or shoe line at usual prices
and can warrant everything turned out of
their shop. Give them trial.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

l.. ". MOORE wants prisons DESTROYS of
Purchasing real estate to know that he has
for sale
A good house and four lots on Kansas
avenue east.
A good house and two lots on Washing
ton avenue east.
A good ranch and privileges on the Med
icine river, with plenty of water aud tim
Der, 10 miles from town. l6
A business house and lot on Main street
for sale or trade.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

The new school building, when complet-
ed will be 43x43 feet, two stories high with
two rooms above and below. The stairway
will be ten feet wide to avoid jam in case
Of fire; and the ceilings viii. be II feet high
The building will be Of brick with tin roof
ing, and will be quite imposing In point of
architecture and an ornament to the town.
Geppert & Stone, the contractors, agree to
have II completed by January /, 1888 and
do the work for 5000.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

Judge ). r. Peters, one Of Republican
nominees for congressmen-at large, Is adj
vertised by the state central committee to
speak at this place "Wednesday, October 4th
at 2. o'clock, and at Sun City the same eve
ming ut o'clock. While the Judge is an
eloquent speaker and nice gentleman, he
Is on a cold trail when he starts through
Barbour county attempting to convert DEM
oclats into the Republican faith. or even in
attempting TO hold The Republicans In line.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

Monday last Sheriff Riggs sold at public
auction the Faxon & McMnrtry sheep, con-
sisting OF 1883 head, to satisfy a mortgage
on them held BY Geo. w. Thompson, Of
Trinidad Colombo. The eUtire lot was
purchased by Capt Rrdee for Sl,700, an
average Of about Sl.l5 per head A year
and a half ago sheep like the LOT mentioned
were conGldeTed worth from Sas0 to $500
per bead RCf lately stock-men have BEEN
prejudiosd against sheep. there having been
sucA . large pr osnnge ofloss in the bust
ness Last winter.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

Strayed, fro Mule creek, Comanche
county, July 3, two saddle ponies: one a
light roam, branded Y on left hip and one
a dark brown branded half-circle v on left
shoulder. We will pay liberal reward
for their delivery to us or for information
that will lead to their recovery or for word
left at this Office. CUSTER & TnMoNs.
124 p. o. Soldier creek.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

The cows take the place Of hogs as scay-
engers in this town, and but for this the
streets would present the appearance of a
smashed-up watermelon patch.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

Frank and John Fisher and t. j. Hicks
came In yesterday from Wichita and stop
ped over last night on their way to their
ranch In the Territory. They informed us
that In Sedgwick county the Republicans
are badly demonIized and that many who
have been lifelong supporters of the Re-
publican party will this year vote the en-
tire Democratic ticket.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

Some time last Fall s. Lebrecht,. of this
city shipped from here to St Louis lot of
hides and among them one taken from an
animal branded IL (McCleary's BRANDY and
peculiar blotch near thr brand The other
day amonga lot Of leather received here by
Singer q Roberts, was one side branded cx-
actly as the IL hide was, and il Is fair to
presume II Is the same hide. The leather
was tanned In Baltimore.
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Teams and Men Wanted af Once.

We want to employ at once 90 teams to
haul either by the day or job also 10 to
IL men to make fence. Can give employ
ment 30 to 40 days Apply at Evansville
or TO information to E. w. Payne at the
Medicine Valley Bank, edicine Lodge.
10 COMANCHE Pool
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

Drumm q Wilson sold blair. Bsttin q
CoopT go yeAriing stsers last Friday for
$40 around. Thep are fne ones. or the
boys thought %. or they never wonld have
paid such q reckless price Cor them.-Clld-
we'll Post.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

Strayed HOrse.s be, h 1913 re war
ola, br e. j + concerted an ". x,cs
BRAN. ST. e form john er on /. e
ed - Hack cry NOw tn p pert,
NJ e. F .urr, Medicine Lcde, X n Sill
.eWard FIR return. 1873
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

In Kansas City last week one bunch Of
good shipping steers, 400 lbs average, re-
allied $500. and another lot Of Dearly the
same weight went At $S.7A which shows
oornrfed fat & sim in demand.
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Cree16ockecs. Nofice.

All Greenbackers in this county are re-
quested to report by postal card their name
and post-office address to VIM. B. Morris.
By request of the central committee. 81
VIM B. MORRIS. Chairman.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

IL you are Republican, and more than
hkelyiyou are not, after the way the lead
ers have been doing lately, you can take
part In the primaries on the Both, one week
from tomorrow. BY staying away and al
lowing the old machine to ran itself you
can have the privilege aud pleasure of yot-
Ing for good set Of sr.te and co tnty OIL
cials-not a "blatherskite" among the lot.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

Rev.. +. Hill announces that there will
De preaching ut Kiows tomorrow, Satur-
day, evening, no preventing Providence.
There will also be services every evening
following, II thought advisable.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

The Ladies' Mite Society will meet at
Mrs Sapdiford's Thursday afternoon Sep
tember 20, at o'clock. The young folks
will meet at the sumo place In the evening.
All are invited to attend.
Mrs. w 7. EWING. Secretary
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

The delegation from this county and city
to the Topeka fair have about all struggled
home, tired out, but pleased with their trip.
They say the crowd was the largest that
ever before assembled In the stite; the
fair was a success and the military display
and the soldiers reunion were immense.
Those who attended from here were Geo.
ID. and j. G. orner, c. t. Eli Smith, Co nty
Attorney Sample, Dick Lee, Bob Eckert,
Capt. Hunt, Commissioner Wilson, James
Springer, County Treasurer Rouse, c. G..
Trney, J. r. Easley and Frank Fisher.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

We call attention to ten new brands in
our paper this week. Six represent the
stock owned and controlled by Major,
Broadweh 60, and the others are the cat
Gle of James Langton, of Dodge, w. II.
Sparks of this county CID. Nelson, of
Comanche county and Fisher Bros, of
Wichih.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

Tonight at the residence OF Mrs. Geo.
ID. orner the Presbyterian mite will meet,
and the young folks will present for the
entertainment of those present an acted
charade.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

$50 one year old sieea.
10 two year old hrifeTs.
IS three year old steers.
$50 two year old steers.
Al domestic cattle. Enquire at G. C.,
Snawners camp. 3 miles north Of Chowens
-anch on Ssnd- creek, % mules southeast Of
MAYHBw q MKssERLY,
10 Wellington, Kansas.
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Cattle for Sale.

will sell. for reasonable prices, 26O or
go head Of two and three year old steers
good, domestic cattle. JOHN KEYEs.
16z9 North Elm, 18 miles from town.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

DIR. Davis reports ten.ponnd boy at the
residence Of Mr.. Beach, near the city, Mr..
and Mrs. Carpenter being the parents. The
event occurred Tuestlay morning.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

Mr.. s. Lebrecht comes to the front this
week with a new advertisement telling the
public where to get the best and cheapest
goods In his line.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22
Last Saddle Horses.

Any person knowing Vi sa,idle horses
hr .nded on left shoulder with 2 will be
literally rewarded DO leaving word at tn.
'NpEx flee or by addressing me a Su
-Ci.y. DAI. MORRIS. 10-4w
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

Strayed, from l.. s. McElwain, Lake
City, 2 two year old heifers, branded V NJ
on side, 70 OH left hip. Have been gone
nearly year. Liberal reward for infor-
nation. 1874
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LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

The Comanche pool will ship from Har-
per Sunday 1913 head Of beeves for the St.
Louis and Kansas City markets.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

Cattle For Sale. I have 30 head OF
steers from to 4years old for sale miles
north Of Kiowa, on Capt Julian's ranch.
1879 u. II. L BURNS
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

The Lafayette county Cattle company,
through Mr.. Evan Young. one of the com
pany, has just purchased the Jas. Hall ranch
on tire Little Elm, which CONNECTS with
their ranch OH the Medicine and East Ceder.
This company now has abo,.t 100 cattle
md others are being added to the number
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

The ladies OF the Mite Society have pre-
sentcd the Christian church with an elegant
new bible and hymn book.
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For Sala

Hess Brick Building Of two store rooms.
Also dwelling: all for $4,000. TIL
property will rent for Il 200 per annum.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22

Amy person know nE Ut any steer
branded ~ follows on the right side "
iii confer favor by leaving word go
ufice. 104gx
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-09-22
Change InOK Bakery

man has purchased the interest Of MIR. Oil
yer in this establishment and will pay the
liabilities of the firm and collect the debts.
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kansas Civ. Semi 81 Iss,

Kansas City, Sept. 81, 1881.
Cauie-Receipts to day 1,2OO and ship.
menus 245. The market to-day was moder.
ately active, but with a rather weak feel.
ing. The offerings were mostly grass cat.
tie. Leading sales were.
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Kansas City Sept. 81, 1882.
CattlemReceipts 4,22l and shipments 1856
head. The market to-day was weak, slow
sn1 ABOUT &c lower than yesterdays prices.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-11-01
Montana Boys TO the Front.

GRAND FORK, Oct. II. ". S. Sewell
and s. C. Wolcott prominent residents
Of the Devils Lake country in an inter
view say that everything il not going
along at Devils Lake with the sweet Sc
renify that Is desired by Lieut. Creel.
All his fine timber claims on Rock
Island have been jumped by Montan.
cow boys who have oome to stay and
are not to be bulldozed by any threats.
Cei Is patroiing the country with a
posse of men armed TO the teeth with
Winchester rifles and has ordered sever
al parties off, but they refuse to go.
There are nearly four thousand acres Q
TIMER on Rock island and the Creel
syndicate were ofssthe opinion thBt they
had 1pret'y fat, but they had not con-
sidered he COW boy contingency. lti-
said tina prominent parties at Larimok
are at the bottom Of TIE scheme.