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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-10-26
srHE MODERN MILLiONvIRE

Come. listen to a little tale about a millionaire,
One Of the hundred million kind, and such are
,ather rare TsgE
His father left him loads Of wealth, and Dsds him
hold the tort
THIS very solid millionaire, one of the modern
sort.
So very rich this man became, 50 very fat he
waxei
THAI yeryboiy everywhere for his behoof was
taxed,
And stocks welt up, AMI stocks went down, to
swell his onstrous pile
This very solid millionaire, one Of the modern
style.
He buiit himself lordly house, and there ne
liz ed in state
And thought his wealth had mado Of him the
greatest of the great,
Forgetting that the Scripture said to such man,
Thou fcolip
This very solid millionaire one Of the modern
school.
He paid no taxes on the bonds with which his safe
was crammed
And Of the people he remarked, The public
they be damned
For be would use his property to please himself
alone
This very solil millionaire, one of tho highest
tone.
A. last the people saw twas time his license to
restrain,
And exercised the ancient right of eminent do
MAN,
AMI so they quickly refined him in, and spoiled
his selfish sport
This very solid millionaire, one OF the modern
sort.
The property you claim" said they for us you
hold in trust
And you must serve the people well; indeed, sir
that you must
The laws with which they curbe him 10 made all
the people smile,
Bat not that solid millionaire, one of the modern
style.
They maze him pay bis taxes like the othei
business men,
Asd never did he coarsey dare to damn the pub
lie then
Instead of master, he became the peoples useful
tool
This very solid millionaire, one of the modern
school,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-10-26
SHE COULDN'T WAIT Ell HER.
a Blithe German LAssie's Race 30 the
Ferry with "A Green Car.
Y Sim

A buxom German girl hailed greer
car at Fifth street and Avenue A abou
II o'clock on Saturday night. 1t was sc
crowded that she hesitated about get
ting on. The conductor told her tc
hurry, saying that he couldn't afford to
wait all night.
you needn't wait" said the girl
81 can got by der Grand street very
pefore dot gar"
The car started out, ana the girl re,
turned to the sidewalk, where she broke
into a lively run. Her progress wa,
unim pended by tight shoes, or other
fashionable attire. She ran with a
freedom and grace that won the ap-
plause and admiration of all on the car.
Young men on the rear platform
shouted encouragingly to her and
waved their hats. People Gu the side
walk stared at her i'll wonder.
The Car stopped at Second street to
let woman out. The girl also stopped
in the interest of fair pay. She
started again when the car did, keep
ing up the same place. She bounded
through Houston street like a trained
pedestrian, receiving applause and
encouragement all along the route.
She stepped whenever the car stepped.
When the car turned into Grand street
she was still even with it. The young
men on the rear platform shouted to
her to keep it up, and passengers IN
side put their heads out Of the windows
to see her. She passed the Grand
street terminus ofthe route thirty feet
ahead of the cal, and disappeared
terough the ferry gate laughing mer-
rily.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-10-26

garget rub the udder with some soft
grease, or with bacon rind (some peo-
Pile think the latter is best; they as
cribe q penetrating power to the salt
petre in the bacon pickle, or to the
smoke which has favored it) and take
care to mix gently and quietly. Re-
move the causei if you know it, and
hope for better things in the future.
-Er.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-10-26

Nine. Christine Nilsson, supported
by Miss Hope Glenn, Mr.. Theodore
Bjorksten, Signor Del Puente, ana the
Mendelssohn Quintette Club, Will MAKE
her first appearance in concert under
Mr.. Abbev's management III Boston,
at the Music Hall, on "Wednesday ana
Saturday, Nov. l and 4.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-10-26
Archbishop Purcell

Archbishop Purcell is one OF The
oldest Roman Catholic prelates in the
world. On the 18th of October he
celebrated tine forty ninth anniversary
0, his conservation as bishop, which
took place in Baltimore in 1888. No
one of the prelates who took part in
the ceremony is now living save Arch
bishop Purcell himself.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-10-26

Evangelist Barnes has finished his
revival work in Cincinnati, and &C
knowledges that be has failed to do
much good to the sinners of that city.
81 have had night after night the same
audience Of Christians" he says, ou'
my mission is to reach sinners.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

James L. Whitelaw has formed part
nership with Mike Sutton, at Dodge City,
and will remove to that place with his
family in short time. James has been a
resident of this county for long time, and
and has always conducted himself and
his affairs in such a manner that he com
mands the esteem of all who know him.
Mrs. Whitelaw has hosts of friend here
who will feel her loss greatly For our.
self, we shall dislike exceedingly to- loose
James, as he has rendered us many favorS
that we shall always remember. He has
our sincere wish for future health, wealth
and prosperity.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

We are always thankful for any little
piece fnews that may be of interest to our
citizens If there are any deaths, marriag-
es, accidents, or if anything of interest to
your neighborhood occurs, send us an ac-
count of it on postal card, or otherwise.
and we will publish it. Ifany of our citi-
zens have anything to suggest for the
benefit of their interests dot it down in as
concise form as you can and let us have
it. We will find room for it.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

A. Watson, of Comanche county, Kan
sas, is in the city. Mr.. Watson is one of
the prominent stockmen of that county,
and has one of the best located ranches in
Kansas. He has been dealing quite ex-
tensively in Texas cattle for the past three
years, and reports stock of all kind as do
ing well in his section. Mr.. Watson has
been attending the stockmen's convention
at Medicine Lodge and is in Texas to buy
1000 one and two year old steers to drive
to his ranch in Kansas.-[Ft. Worth Live
Stock Journal.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

: Although the advertisement of L.TF.
Pearson spoke for itself, we neglected to
call attention to 1t last week. Mr.. p. has
put in one of the finest and best selected
stocks of dry goods, notions, clothing.
boots, shoes, hats, and caps ever seen in
this section of the country. He isa jovial.
whole-souled fellow, and can not help but
do an immense business as soon as he gets
thoroughly acquainted. Try the new
house.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

One day this week, by some kind of
legerdemain, we managed to get hold
of five dollar note. 1t was such a curl
osity, that like boy with dumb watch.
we kept drawing it forth to see If it was
all right. Suddenly the thought occurred
that we had no right to keep tin reality
it belonged to our paper men. Sadly we
reached down into the depths of our poclS-
ct, when 10 J and behold it had vanished !!
leaving no clue to its whereabouts. In
order to make up for its loss. we shall be
compelled to live on bean soup and dry
bread for month. We are the most
.smisfortunate" Of men.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

BIRTHS Born to Mr.. and Mrs. G.. T.
Rigg, on April lst, girl baby.
To MIR. and Mrs. j. w. McNeal, on April
LIST, girl.
To Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Strong on the 23rd
a boy.
To Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Currie on the
18th, girl.
To Jack Fishburn and wife, of Sun City
on April first, boy.
To f. V. Shepler and wife, on the 2nd OF
April, girl.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

"A glance at the Medicine Lodge 1DNEx
is sufficient evidence that friend Sherry is
prospecting. He enlarged, on the 18th, to
a six column quarto, and otherwise i'm
proved the general appearance of his pa
per.-TGarnett Plaindealer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

ID. A. McCanless has made arrange
ments with the southwestern stage COM
pany, whereby the coach stops at the Nc
Lulu House. Nc is jovial public carter
er, and this new arrangement will add
much to the business of his house,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

c. B. Empey & Co. have a new adj. in
this impression. The Junior member of
this firm is young man of good habits,
is fine workman, and we feel confident he
will do well. Give him call, at Smiths
drug store
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

The many friends of Lou. Rock and
Fred Srnborn are pleased to see them
back to Barbour once more, after being
absent in Wisconsin all winter. Lou. saws
ne has ''spliced," "hitched on" 'straddled
the broom stick" committed matrimony,
as it were, but we shall doubt the statement
until he produces the female and the GER
tificate,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

Uncle Robert Fishburn was down to see
Us this week. Uncle Robert don't like
this prohibition movement, and signs
for the good old ale he used to drink
during his boyhood days in old Hingland.
1t fairly made our mouth water to hear
him tell about it.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

The city election passed off quietly-in
fact so quietly that but few knew anything
about it. The result was as follows:
Mayor, S. J. Shepler; councilmen, w. W.
Cook, E. w. Payne, Ed. Youmans, L. A.
McNeal and d. VanSlyke; Police Judge,
c. G. Turney.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

ii. C. Thompson & Co evidently believe
in patronizing home industries, as they
have just purchased five tons of the cele-
brated Turkey Greek flour. All who
have used this flour pronounce itpar
excellent
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

The subscription list of the INDEX is in
creasing daily, and ere long it will have a
circulation second to no paper published
in southern or southwestern Kansas.
Perhaps some may think this is idle talk, but
we have the figures to prove our assertion.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

Our merchants all report business pick
ing up, now that the rOund-ups are near at
hand. Standiford, Youmans & Co. inform
us that 1t is impossible to get heavy goods
from the railroad fast enough to supply
the demand. The boys are laying in a
huge supply of sow belly-which tastes as
sweet to them, while on hunt for cows, as
the freshest of meat
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

VIM. Graves says some individual with
out fear of the wrath of God, deliberately
set out prairie fire in his neighborhood
last week, and IL was only by almost super
human efforts that his house and barns
were saved.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

L. G. Parham, agent for the celebrated
copied and enlarged pictures, has been in
town several days this week delivering
work that he has been engaged upon, and
has also taken many new orders. His
work gives entire sati faction.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

Heretofore we have hesitated about say
ing anything regarding the bond suit,which
Is reported to have been decided against
us, for the reason that we could learn moth
ing definite, and we did not v-Snt to mnec-
essarily alarm our readers in the east, who
are interested in property here. However,
on aur editorial page we speak Of the mat.
ter at some length.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

Jas L. Whitelaw, of Medicien Lodge,
and county attorney of Barbour County,
was in Dodge on Friday. He will return
in about ten days and take up permanent
residence here. He is fine gentleman
and good lawyer, and will no doubt
secure a good practice.-[Dodge City
Times
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

What is the matter with the Pratt Co.
Times man? His in'ards are evidently
troubling him. Well "whack up'' with
the Press man and purchase Cooper one of
Allcock's porus plasters or a bottle of
Browns worm medicine. Either his liver
troubles him or he has worms.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

Nearly all the babies born this season
turn out to be of the female persuasion.
There is comfort for the boys in this
thought, as it will not be very long before
they will be large enough to wear long
dresses and be of ''huggable" age.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

The meanest man on record sent through
a post office presided over by woman a
postal card on which was written: Dear
Jack Here are the details of that scam
dal." And then the rest was written in
Greek
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

Perhaps you may think Font Shepler is
not proud of that little piece of humanity
which his wife presented to him last Mon
day nightG Font says he used to imagine
how he would feel to be called papa, but the
reality Is far beyond his expectations.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

II. c. Thompson & Co. have made ar
engagements to deliver within the city linn
its, all goods purchased at their store.
This is move in the right direction, and
will result in an increase of business at the
headquarters store.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

Nj. 5. Culver writes to A. B. Webster
that the cattle drive from Texas to Kan
sas this year will exceed the number driv-
EN- any previous year. The drive is
varioualy estimated from 100000 to 35O,-
600 head.-fDodge City Times.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

Another pleasant dancing party was
held at the court house hall on last Fri
day evening. These parties will be held
regularly each week on Friday evenings,
and the proceeds go towards buying chairs
to seat the hall.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

J.. NJ. Sherry has the irrigation business
down to fine point. He has constructed
an immense wheel in Spring Greek, which
elevates the water into spouts leading to
the garden. 1t runs constantly, night and
day, and is thought to be a success.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

A team belonging to the Mcclure boys,
ran away last Friday, and succeeded in
smashing up a light wagon in bad
shape. This accident was the direct re-
suit of the dog canning amusement that is
INDUCED in to great extent in this CITY.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

A. G. Armit, of Hutchinson, has been in
town this week, the guest of S. H. Sparks.
He has sheep and cattle and talks very
strongly Of lotating in this county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

1t is understood that the railroad is to
be built from Harper to Medicine Lodge
the coming summer, and land west of Har-
per is experiencing raise Anthony
Journal
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

W. b. Isdell was down from Stafford
county this week. He siys his sheep are
doing well with the exception of his lambs.
which are dying from some unknown
disease
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

On Tuesday T. A. McClearey startedfor
Missouri for the purpose of bringing back
a fine lot Of cattle The INDEX wishes him
a pleasant and profitable journey.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

The Wellington Press says that Charley
Hickman has accepted position in a dry
goods house at Atchison and left for that
plaee last week. Charley is a first-class
book keeper and will do well financially
no doubt.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

J. w. Moore, located near Custer City,
Dakota, sends us money order for So and
asks us to continue the INDEX to his adj
dress. He expects to be home some time in
November.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

The long expected billiard tables that
Brouce & Co. ordered some time ago, have
arrived, and are now in position in Geo.
Geppert's old stand. They are beauties,
and it is a pleasure to play game upon
Them
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

The Misses Emmaroy Aver and Belle
hubert have been granted certificates to
teach. Miss hubert will WELD the birch in
Doles' ristrict, the coming summer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

It is believed the late rains will raise all
the creeks and cause cattle to mire down.
Close attention is required to save cattle
this time of the year.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

We have been doing an immense
amount of job work this week. When
once we do a job for an individual, he al
ways calls again when he has anything in
that line.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

Hinsen d VanLaningham are still at
the old stand in Haper. For good goods
and low prices, give them call.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

The sheep men are planning for grand
convention at Harper, to take place during
the month of April. They intend to rival
the effort Of the cattlemen at this
nlacp
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

Any individual knowing of any dead or
disabled cattle belonging to other parties,
will confer a favor on them giving by us
the brands and we will publish the same.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

Perforated board of all colors
at sheldon's.
The BEST Tea in town at shell
don's, for 80 cents per Id.
STRAYED.
One red two year old steer
branded with j. on left hip. ANY
information leading to the recov.
cry OF the animal will be reward.
by ID. M. fudge.
For Sale.
$50 head of good Domestic cat.
tie, in good shape; branded JHR
connected. 2. O. Sun City.
2o-m3 A. j. HUBBARD.
For SALE.-Neat residence and
4 lots. Enquire at this office. q
New goods arriving constant
y at Sheldon's.
Gents, and ladies cups and
saucers of the latest styles at
Sheldon's.
If you want fresh and pure
drugs, medicines and chemicals.
call at the City Drug Store.
Strays on the range of V. B. Nc
Elwain, half mile south of O. @.
Bonds. domestic COW branded
cross on left hip, very poor with
young calf. steer branded d 5.
Sheldon has purchased a big
line of cashmere dress goods, sat.
tins, velvets, etc. etc. Isl
TAKEN UP.
By Dean brothers, at the head
OF Little Mule Creek, two large
horses fifteen hands high, branded
with a box. Owner can have
them by proving property and
paying for this notice. IL
New goods. prints, dress
goods, and notions at Sheldon's.
Don't fail to 60 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
A new and fine stock of Boots
and Shoes at Lebrecht's. II
"A good line of solid gold and
rolled plate goods at sheldon's.
Cheap carpets of all kinds at
Young's 81
w. d. VanSlyke, at the post
office has just received the Fin
est and best selected stock of
Blank Books and Stationery ever
brought to Medicine Lodge. Call
and see. 81
For SALE.--House and lot on
Main street. Fdquire at this Of
fee. q
GOOD goods and Low Pri-
ces" will win. and to this motto
81. @. Thompson d Go. are adj
hearing, 36
Full stock English stone
china at Sheldon's.
If you want a cheap buggy
whip go to Sheldon's,
"A nice assortment of Side
Saddles at IL. Blickhahn & Co.'S 81
The best assortment of dress
goods in the city at Sheldon's.
Don't fail to go and see Shell
don's new stock of dress goods &
notions just received. Cheap as
ever. z
New Furniture! New Furni-
turel! New Furniture At
Young's.
Don't fail to call on Sheldon
and examine his NEW stock of
boots and shoes Is
-Cottonades heavy and light
at Sheldon's.
Silk handkerchiefs, the finest
ever offered in the city at Shell
don's.
The place to get Gents Fur
nishing Goods is at Lebrecht's.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

"Woman," says Mr.. Rouse, us a prob
lem" So she is; and though a problem
we can never hope to solve, it is one we
shall never, never be willing to give up.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

The Fl Worth Live Stock Journal has
raised the price of advertising brands
from eight to twelve per year. Still the
paper is crowded at these prices.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

School closed on last Friday. The Pro-
fessor and his assistants have given good
satisfaction, and the pupils have made
rapid progress in their studies.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

Mr.. Oliver, our popular bakery and
restaurant man, was up in Stafford county,
last week, on business.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

Shi. StandifOrd has been all through the
weston portion of the county and found
cattle in much better condition than he
had anticipated. He travelled all along
Dog Greek and only saw one dead cow.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

W. Sparks has sold his entire flock of
sheppard one Of his ranches, and will now
engage in the cattle business.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

This section Of the county was visited by
an excellent shower yesterday, which re-
freshed the parched earth and caused the
grass to spring up, as it were This show
er will be Of immense advantage to all.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

A. W. Rumsey, at Kiowa, is constantly
receiving new goods, and his taxes being
very low and paying no rent, he is there
fore enabled to sell away down. Give him
trial.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

Mrs. G. w. Steele has been in town for
a week past. She intends to take up her
residence in this place shortly.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

DR.. Kessler has constructed telephone
between Cal. Orner's new drug store anC
his residence.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

leaning from Hutchinson to Medicine
Lodge is beginning to Acknowledgements
Republican.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

Last week W. w. Cook bought sixty
head of cattle of James Wilson, and seven
~ head of II. A. McClearey.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

w. S. Sparks has leased j. T. White
laws residence for one year, and will move
his family in as soon as the house is va
Gated.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

Jim Watkins came in on last Saturday
and subscribed for a copy of the INDEX to
be sent to Chas. Hanks, Elgin, Chautau-
qua county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

w. II. Love last week purchased the
residence in which he has been residing,
of Cyrus Mulkey. He has become heart
lily sick of paying rent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-04-06

Attention is called TO the advertisement
of ranch for sale. 1t is good location
for stock, and will be sold cheap.