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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-10-06

stand on his feet, but could crawl. He
looked around, and not seeing anything of
young Maxon or the cattle, he concluded
he had gone on. He started for home, on
his hands and knees, only being able to 60
short distance at time. By s o'clock at
night he was near enough the ranch of
Street Jones to make himself heard by the
people there, who went to the assistance of
the unfortunate man. He was taken to the
house completely exhausted and a messen-
ger sent to town for DIR. kessler, who at
once went out.
In the meantime seavch was commenced
for MaxOn. He had not arrived at home,
so Messrs. Stock, A. S Wilson and Street
Jones with lanterns started outlOn horses
to search the prairie. About O'Clock the
body was found. A terrible sulphuric
smell pervaded the vicinity where the acct
dent occurred and the men were rendered
very sick. They returned to the ranch for
a conveyance to remove the body, but they
could not again locate the spot until day
light, when the body was taken to Carter's
ranch, and prepared for burial
The electricity had torn the clothing on
MaXon into shreds, had torn the blades
from his pocket knife and slightly melted
the handle, and turned the body nearly
black. The knife blades were not found.
and no trace of the squirt" which he was
known to have had in his hand The BODY
was buried Wednesday at Lake City, in. the
presence of large number of the friends
of the deceased.
MIR. Carter was removed to his home.
where ne is at present doing well under
the treatment of DIR. Kessler, who feels con-
hdent OF bringing his patient ont in few
weeks. The severe shock stopped circula-
ton temporarily and caused partial paraly-
SIS which would naturally go hard with
man of Mr.. Carriers age. he being 60
years old. His friends, and he numbers
them by the score in this county, are rejoic-
ing that the accident was no worse, and are
hoping to see him well soon.
Ulysses Maxon was a son of Jacob Max
on, who formerly lived OH Elm creek, but
who now resides in Washington Territory.
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Land Office at Larned, Kans.
Aupnst Dc 1880 -

Notice is hereby given that the 70 :
lowing named settler has filed notice OF
his intention to make final proof in Sap
port of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before j Shepler, pro-
bate Judge OF Barbour county Kansas,
at the county seat on Friday September
Goth 1882 w.
Harriet Eldred. declaratory statement
No 1910 for the w or section town
ship 81 south of range II west
He names the tOllOaing witnesses to
prove his continuous residence, upon
and cultivation of said lard viz mar
shall A Hayes, VIM Doles. Duncan
Doles. A S Hooper. all of Medicine
lodge post office, Barbour county Kans
Viz William Ooles, deciaratory state
ment No 1911 for the IA section 6
township 80 south Of range II west.
He names the fol owing witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation said land viz mar
shall A hayes, Eli Coble, Hooker,i G Ar
torburn all of Medicine Lodge postoffic e
Barbour county kansas.
Viz. Eli Coble declaratory statement
No 1912 for the south half of the n Id
an q north half OF the section 13
township 81 south of range IL west. He
names the following witnesses 10 prove
his continuous residence upon and cult
walton OF said land viz, Augustus Art
aburn, William Doles, Duncan Doles and
Marshal A Hayes all of Medicine Lodge
post Office Barbour county kansas.
Viz. Duncan Doles, declaratory state.
ment No 1869 for the quarter n W
quarter and east half w quarter and
lot section township 80 south ofrangt
IL west. He names the following wit
nesses to prove his continuous residenet
upon and cultivation of said land. viz
Marshall A HAYES, Eli Coble, \ s Hook.
er and @ Arterburn all of medicine
Lodge post Office, Barbour county. Kans
Viz, MARSHALL A Hayes, declaratory
statement No % for the west half souii
east quarter section 5 and north half o
Orth easI quarter section township 8:
south of range II west. He names tn;
following witnesses to prove hi contin-
uOus residence upon and cultivation O
said land, viz, Eli coble, Duncan Doles
A s Hooker and q Arterburn. all O
Medicine Lodge post Office Barbou
county kansas.
Viz, Augustus Arterburn declaratOr,
statement No S2S for the south half o
S e quarter section II and north half
quarter section Is township 81 south o
range Is west. He names the followin!
witnesses to prove his continuous res
dence upon and cultivation OF said Ian,
viz, Eli ) COble William Doles, Duncal
Doles and Marshall A Hayes. all of Med
icine Lodge Barbour county kansas.
/ C. A. Morris, Register.
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Since we see accounts of prairie fires in
most ever paper we pick up from the graz
ing sections of the country we think it the
appropriate time to call the attention of
Barbonr county stockmen and the adioin-
ing country to the Importance of guarding
against damage by the fires. The rains of
the past few days will make the ground
soft enough for the ranchmen to plow if.
and fire guards could easily be put around
the ranges at suitable distances. The
range was never so nearly all taken ND AS
it will be the present winter, and the grass
will be all needed before any more grows.
1t should be the duty OF every stockman
on the range to protect his neighbOrs range
as well as his own, for if he should loose
his own there is none he could occupy
in several days drive. There is not a
ranch in the county but that has all the
cattle on it that it will Craze through the
winter in good shape.
The general opinion is that the winter
will be long and hard one, and the buff
falo grass Is to the cow man what corn and
hay is to the farmer. There will be
none to spare before the new crop comes.
A fire guard say $50 feet in width burnt
on each divide or around each range will
give that security to the range nothing else
will, and rs there is no inducement in
the way of buffalo bones and cedar tim
Der for freighters. we hope the fires will
be less frequent than IN former yeras.
BY all means we should take every pre-
caution to secure the grass at once.
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a terrible railroad accident occurred a
mile from Hutchinson Monday night. A
passenger train was side-tracked to allow
another one to pass. Through the neglect
OF brakeman the switch was left open and
the train which should have passed ran in
OH the side.track and crashed into the stand
ing train. Both engineers, both firemen
and baggageman were killed and others
severely injured. The brakeman is under
arrest charged with criminal negligence.
Elder hnlkey, of this place had got off the
train going south at Hutchinson.
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The WORT of Lioht1j1o.

Last Monday afternoon, about o'clock
on North Elm creek, Is miles from this
place, bolt of lightning struck and killed
young man named Ulysses G.. Maxon,
10 years old, ut the same instant striking
and stunning Mr.. r. L. Carter and killing
instantly the horses the two were riding.
Mr.. Carter and young Maxon, who had been
working with him some time, were out
four miles north of his ranch gathering up
a lot of cattle which had been sold to w.
w. Cook, Of this city. A storm was sud-
denly on them and instantly both were
stricken down. The bolt struck Maxon i'm
the back part Of the head, making large
hole, passed through his body, through his
saddle and into the horse. The horse and
rider fell in opposite directions, Maxon
with his arm appraised, as If he might have
had it in that position before the stroke,
Mr.. Carter was about fifty yards from the
young man, and when his horse fell he was
partially under 1t, and when he returned to
consciousness, which was not until two
hours he found that he could barely move
limb, and that he was pinioned under the
horse AT one time he gave mp hope and
wrote few lines telling how he came to
his death, and the paper he tied to the bri
die rein. But he gradually gained strength
and with his knife cut his saddle of anG
dug the dirt from under the horse until b,
lcould pull his legs out. Then he.could no
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Knit goods, jackets and hoods,
OF latest novelties at Sheldon's.

Owing to the. fact that the country about
Harper is so generally plowed up, the Co
manche pool. as well as those from other
langes west of here, will drive their last
shipments of beeves to Dodge City on the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe, and ship
from that point. The distance to Kansas
City Is 100 miles greater than from Harper.
but the freight is the same from either
place. a storm or stampede in Harper
county subjects cattle men to great risks.
as the county is dotted over with uffenced
farms and there is scarcely room to pen a
bunch of cattle when they are once driven
there. The citizens Of Harper have shown
good judgment and by their liberality have
held the shipping point at their town for
the past two years; but there is a general
disposition among cattle men to ship from
some other point as the risks are too great
and the accommodations insufficientfor the
shipment of large herds.
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Call for Sealed Bids q

&EALED bids will be received by the
Sbnlding Committee appointed by the
Presbyterian Church, of Medicine Lodge
hansas, making proposals for the perform.
ing OF, any portion or all of the work nee.
essary for the erection of, and completion
Oh church building, according TO the plans
ana specifications now on file with slid COM
mittee. Proposals will also be received
Ior work and Observation-Disclosures for fur
nsning TIE material alone. All bids to be
sealed and will be received until the first
Gay OF Nov. 1882. The right is reserved to
reject any or all bids. Plans and speci-
ncatlons can be fonnd by calling on j. w.
McNeal. and'.sealed bids may be filed with
him. By order of COMMITTEE.
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The Messrs Shelly have sold half inter.
est In their ranch and cattle on the Omar
ron to L. G. Moderwell and +. II. McAIthur
ofGenisee, III. This is the old Preston &
Greer ranch. We did not learn the exact
figures, but they are somewhere in the
neighborhood of $4,000. The new firm
expect to put at least 1000 more cattle on
their range this seaeon if possible, and will
fence their range which looks as if they
had come 10 stay.
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l.. w. MOORE wants persons DESTROYS of
purchasing real estate to know that he has
for sale
a good house and four lots on Kansas
avenue east.
n good house and two lots on Washing
ton avenue east.
n good ranch and privileges on the Med.
icine river, with plenty of water and tim
Der, 10 miles from town. Is
A business house and lot on Main street
for sale or trade.
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Judge Brown was evidently n

Judge Brown was evidently no,
well acquainted with Medicine Lodge and
its idosyncncies, or he would never
have advised strict enforcement of the
prohibition laws. Why, Judge Brown
with strict enforcement of those laws the
boys last Saturday could not have carried
township. What Is wanted just now by
Barbour county Republican leaders is &
forgetfulnes OF the law, entirely, altoget h
er.
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Mrs. S. w. Curd wishes to an
nounce to the public that she has
opened Dress Making establish.
ment, one door south of the Nc
Lulu House. She very kindly So
liclts the patronage of the ladies
OF Medicine Lodge and vicinity.
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Strayed Horse. A bay horse, 8 or 6 years
Oh, UrAn- ca K connected aud Mexican
brand. SIsSei form John Ter on the
head oi HackOerrv. Now the prsperty Of
Mrs. Z. Fsoher, Medicine Lodge X ans. $40
eWard Tor return. 15-S
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Ground was broken yesterday for the
foundation of the new school building and
Geppert q Stone will proceed at once with
its erection. 1t Is unfortunate that the late
rains spoiled several thousand brick OIL the
yar'l of WEIGH Brothers, for this may be u
cause of slight delay in the erection of the
building
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-10-06

L. L. 0'Bryan this week sold for Car
Isle Brothers 1875 head of dry cows at S2j
per head to White 4 Holmes of Kansas
City. He sold for the same parties 100
head of graded yearlings for $3.50 to
Dick Willis.
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Last Monday the public school opened
with about l5O scholars, with Prof. Axline,
Miss Williams and Miss Vaughn in charge.
The intermediate grade use the Christian
church; the primary the school house and
the higher grade the NJ. E. church. 1t is
thought that the enrolment this winter will
be fully 200.
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Notice.

Hon. ID. j. Cole, National Greenback La
Dor candidate for congress, will speak in
Barbour county as follows: Sun City Octo-
Der 16, at p. NJ; Medicine Lodge October
18th at Z p. NJ, and at Kiowa Oct. 18th at
Pm Mr.. Cole is good speaker. All
are invited to come and hear him, includ-
ing the ladies. By order of the executive
committee. WIN. B. MORRIS, Chairman.
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There isa stray two year old dun steer.
branded &C on right side, in Payues pasture
on which there are charges for treatment
for screw worms. The owner will confer
a favor by getting the animal out as soon
as possible. IL
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-10-06

There was high old game of base ball
last Sunday at the Striped Stockings park,
between the Wild and Woody club, Tom.
Doran captain and the Inevitables, Hank
O'Bryan captain. Only 30 innings were
played. The score stood AZ to 80 in favor
of the Ineviables.
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Come and see US and decide for
yourselves that we have the neat
est, best aud cheapest stock in
town, and buy your goods at pri-
ces to SUIT. Sheldon.
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The suit instituted by parties in Kiowa
township against Brisbin Bro, Zee, Tai
lIaferro and others for damages sustained
on account of loss of cattle by Texas fever,
was continued until Nov. 18th.
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Teams and Men Wanted at Once,

We want TO employ at once 90 teams to
haul either by the day or job; also 10 to
10 men to make fence. Can give employ
ment 30 to 40 days. Apply at Evansville
or TO information to Z. w. Payne at the
Medicine Valley Bank, edicine Lodge.
10 COIANCHE Pool
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For Sale.

$50 one year old steers.
luO two year old heifers. -
90 three year old steers.
$50 two year old steers.
All domestic cattle. ENQUIRE at G.. c.
Shawners camp, miles north of c. howen.
ranch on Sand creek, p miles southeast OF
Medicine Lodge.
MAYHEM s. MEssERLY,
III Wellington, X ansas.
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Take look at the new brands which ap-
pear In another column. They represent
the herds of Word & Reed, F. II. Shelley
q Co. and More and Gilmore.
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Mr.. ID. G. Brisbin this week moved his
family to Topeka where his daughters will
attend the seminary of that city. BY no
means has the family left here PERMANENT
".
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L. A. McNcal, Of the Cresset, and w. ID.
VanSlyke started yesterday to Lelvanworth
where they have been SUMMONED to serve
on the United States petit jury. They will
be absent several weeks.
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j. w. Hale has purchased the blacksmith
shop and outfit used by Frazier 81 Cargile
and will run it in connection with his other
shop.
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Strayed Mare. Strayed from my range
on East Ceder, one sorrel mare, 8 or 8
years old, thin in order, sore back, natural
PAGER, branded PL, fresh brand, on right
shoulder. Other old brands on the animal,
Liberal reward for information or for her
return. 5. w. CURD, this post-office.
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The largest peach we have seen this year
was presented to us this week by Mr.. Jas.
Boutwell,, who brought it from Quincy, Ill.
1t measured 10 inches in circumference.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-10-06

j. b. Coal, of Denver, Ind, who purchas-
ed the Conner Brown rancho on Spring
Creek, arrived with his family this week
and will ut once take possession.
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The Probate Judgeship was the consid-
Grafton with the gentlemen from Sun City.
The promise was made and the goods will
probably be delivered tomorrow.
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Now is the time to dress your
selves warm in goods that are new
fresh and cheap at SheldOn's.
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Subscribers who do not get the INDEX
regularly are requested to notify us by pos
tai card, and we will see that Irregularities
are corrected.
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I. s. Updye, of Allegan, Mich, nephew
OF Mrs. Geppert, is visiting here, on his
way to New Mexico, where he will take
charge Of mail route.
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Real Estate For Sale.

. business lots on main street; s 60 I'd
residence lots uLder fence, with shrubbe,y
,n southeast part of town: so acres OF
land adjvinig town. j. w. MOORE l4tt
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Dr. Kessier will be at Medicine Lodge un
til the first of December. After that unit
February first he will he will be absent an,
then return to stay. IL
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ID. l.. Pierce of Sun City recently lost
three fine COWS, their deaths being clused
by eating green sorghum blades, an over
dose of which Is sure death.
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Complete assortment of queens
ware; glassware, lamps, ETC., at
SheldOn's.
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The Merry-makers had pleasant meet
ing at the residence of Il. A. McClearey
Wednesday night.
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Sfrarad Horse.

Strayed Horses. A sorrel mare with
small sore on each side of the back-no
brands. Also one sorrel horse branded 3
on left shoulder. E. NJ. BENTLEY. IL
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Cattle for Sale.

Twill sell, for reasonable prices, 260 or
go head of two and three year old steers
good, domestic cattle. JOHN KEYEs,
1863 North Elm, Is miles from town.
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Mr.. G. G.. Turney will start Sundly to
Topeka on business and will visit other
portions of the state before his return.
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Capt. Hunt went up to Kingman yester-
day on business connected with the stock
interests.
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The most complete stock of ready-made
clothing. gents furnishing goods, boots
and hats is ut Thompson & Co. Is
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Ed. Staples former resident of this city
died at Topeka recently.
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Kansas CITY, October :. 1881

Cattle = Receipts to-day 1925 and ship
ments l476. The market was steady and
fairly active at about previous days prices.
Leading sales were:
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Christian mite at Mrs. T. L. O'Bryans
next Thursday evening.
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Flannels, jeans, repellants, la.
dies sacking in endless varieties,
at Sheldon's.
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Sweet potatoes are selling here for S1.25
per bushel, cash or goods.
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CD. Skeen, of Greene county, Missouri,
Is here looking mp location.
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District court will meet here on the 18th
inst, one week from next Tuesday.
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Corn in the ear is selling here for 55 cts.
per bushel. In Harper it is selling for 35
cents.
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w. o. Thompson, ofSun City, is in Kan
sas City this week.
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JIM Rawlins, of the Comanche pool is
In the city.
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Change In o II Bakery. B. S. Kauff-
man has purchased the interest of Mr.. Oil
yer in this establishment and will pay the
liabilities of the firm and collect the debts.
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They have commenced to arrive-i. @
the new goods Of H. Q. Thompson & Co.
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SheldOn's.
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DRESS MAKING.

S ones. Ia
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Kansas City, Oct. ., 1882.
Cattle-Receipts 3,629 and shipments g
O3O head. The market today was steady
with no material change in prices from
Yesterday Saloc 1vora.
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Cheviot shirts of the best style
and make at Sheldon's.
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We want your trade and you
need our goods. Sheldon.
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Competition we defy. Sheldon,
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LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.
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+. II. SHELLEY.

Range between Caldwell trail and Cimar-
ron river on Dog Creek. Post office Kiowa
Kansas. Is
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Range on Dry Greek, Barbour county, Ks.
p. o. Medicine Lodge. 1S
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