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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15
Death Of Mra Raaha-

Mrs. Beebc, wife of John Beebe, an old
and respected citizen, died at her home
near this place last Tuesday night. She
was apparently as wellas usual ut bed time,
not even complaining Of an i'll. Sometime
afterwards Mr.. Bsbee WAS awakened by his
wife breathing with difficulty. lie arose
and thought he discovered that she was dy-
ing, and Immediately went for the neigh-
bors and sent for a physician. She only
lived short time, and when the physician
arrived She was died.
The funeral occurred "Wednesday morn
ing from the family residence to the 81. K.
chnrch, where the funeral sermon was
preached by Rev. Axline. The process
sion, the largest that was ever formed in
this community, then followed the remains
TO the city cemetery where all that was
mortal of Mrs. Beebe was laid to rest.
Deceased was kind Christian lady, be-
loved by all, aud her sudden death is uni.
yersally regretted.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15
Fourth Of InlY.

Arrangements arc being made for grand
celebration of the Fourth of July at Medi-
cine Lodge, and there appears now to be
no reason why the affair should not be the
grandest one that ever occurred in this
county. Eldred Post, G. A. T., Of this city
have the arrangements in charge, and will
make every effort to have full attendance,
plenry Of provis;ons-and first class enter
tainments.
The programme as laid out provides for
the procession starting from infront Of the
Medicine Lodge house, headed by the cor
net band and followed by the G. A. r. and
citizens march to Elm Park southeast of
town, when the following order will be
observed: !. Prayer. 2. Music. 3. Rec
itation of the Declaration of Independence
by Miss Bertha Story. A. Music. Speech
es and vocal aud instrumental music. 8
Basket dinner.
In the evening grand display Of py-
rotechnics will be witnessed, and then Gep-
pert q Stones hall will be thrown open
for an all night dance.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15
The Briley Boys Bound Over.

The preliminary examination Of Scott
and Lee Briley was commenced Tuesday
morning before Justice Hess, with Z. sam
pie prosecuting attorney and WIN. A. Nc
Donald. Of Wellington, for the state, and
Chas. w. Ellis, for the defense.
twill be remembered that these parties.
on the 10th Of May shot II. w. HoIcomb.
and from the effect Of the wound he has
been lying very low since. They claim
that Mr.. II. waylaid them and that they
only acted in self defense in shooting him
But they did not see at to INTRODUCES apv
evidence to prove their story and did not
even go on the stand themselves. So we
only have the evidence OF one side, aud thai
IS the statement Of Mr.. Holcomb which we
publish below.
Mr.. Holcomb was brought to town two
weeks ago, and is now at the residence OF
Mr.. Geo. stolp. He was not well enough
to be removed from his room, 60 his cyi.
dence was taken At his bedside.
The evidence Of Mr.. Holconb did M,
difeE materially from ne 1,a,enent mad.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15

A special agent Of the u. S. govern
ment, Mr. Ely, OF Pueblo, Colombo, was
here this week lnqNiring into the matter
OF alleged land frauds. II appears that a
few parties here who have no business of
their own TO attend to, and who have taken
it on themselves to NEEDLE in the affairs Of
Others, have been writing to the authorities
At Washington that glaring frauds have
been committed here. The department In
structed their special agent to make inquI-
ries into tho matter, In connection with
other matters OF dispute he was appointed
to investigate, and came here this week.
lie became acquainted with our people
and obtained such information rs might
aid him In acting inteIligently In the mat
ter, and renIrned yesterday to Lsrned.
where he will make his headquarters He
appears TO be fair minded, Intelligent
gentleman, and will no doubt give this
J question fun investigation. Among the
people Of this community, who have any
visible business, and who have made any
EFFORT TO improve the opportunity Of max
ing money In honest Industry thcro are no
a'norences quarrsls or bickerlnes ller NJ
psci ine right, Of ono another AID harmo.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15

ny prevails. But in every community
there must be few restless, enyious, med
dlesome men, who cannot see \ neighbor
prosper; and who are never so happy as
when they are causing trouble and incon-
vsnience. IL is this class that has been
charging frauds on the part Of persons
proving mp on theirclaims. They cannot
possibly be benefited II every entry made
in the county be declared fraudulent; but
they would have the satisfaction Of seeing
their neighbors put to trouble and ex-
pense.
We have no idea that anything will
come OF the Investigation; but it may, for
a time, be matter Of Inconvenience and
worry to our people.
The investigation may prove boomer
ang to the busybodys who have been so
fresh In getting it started.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15
Thankful Iadiaa-


The Ladies' Pastors Christian Union, of
the NJ. Z. Church, of this place, passed the
following resolutions by unanimous vote.
Resolved. That the thanks Of this soci-
ETY. are hereby rendered the committee Miss
Williams. Mrs. Elliott and Miss Skeen for
the faithful manner in which they discharg-
ed their duty, and for the success achieved
ut our late entertainment.
Resolved. That the thanks OF this soci-
ETY. are hereby extended Mr.. l.. w. Moore
the ladies, and others who kindly gave
their assistance on the evening of the en-
tertainment.
Resolved. That the thanks of this soc lie
ty are threby extended the Cornet Band
for the. excellent music discoursed on the
occasion, and also the trustees for the use
OF the hail.
Resolved That the thanks of this socie-
ty Is extended to the INDEX for the fire.
quent notices published in its columns.
Resolved. That the secretary be request.
ed to furnish copy Of these resolutions to
the city papers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15
Thu Rnnndnn

From gentlemen VINO came up from the
Territory roundup this week, we learn that
rapid progress is being made since the wa
ters went down sufficient to allow the men
to get around, and if no further obstruc-
tons occur the work will be finished In
good shape.
The two parts Of the first, or northern
division completed working Drmm's
range "Wednesday ut noon. Maj. Drumm
had his cattle in good shape, IN punches of
two or three hundred, in Il line extending
from east to west for distance of seven
miles. 1t was no trouble to get out all the
strays from them.
Al noon "Wednesday the first division
moved on to the Ewing range, and expect
to find it In good shape, as local roundup
was held there few weeks since.
They expected to finish Ewing's range
last night or this morning, Friday,
and would then start into tho Comanche
Pool.
1t was thought that the second, or mid
die division would be ready at the same
time to work the southern part Of the
pool in connection with the first division,
aud If that is done, the work to the west
line can be completed in less than ten days.
Many of the boys OH the Territory round
up are anxious TO take a rest from the time
they complete the work to the west line of
the Comanche Pool until after the Fourth
Of July, before commencing the work in
Barber county. This proposition will
meet with opposition, for many stockmen
are anxious to rush the work to compile
ton, without stopping for any thing. If
this latter course be adopted. the work in
Barber county will more than likely CON-
mence about the 25th or 25th. We will
know certain next week.
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LOCAL ITEMS.
In Rrinf


The public we'll needs cleaning.
Esau Lamb will dispose Of his corral.
-. Oliver Brisbin Is home from the
roundup. ...F. Y. Ewing and Mort
Strong have been at Caldwell this week.
THE Briley boys have been bound
over until the November term of the
district court. There win be several
criminal cases before court then. :.
Reub Lake was in town talking Fourth
OF July, Wednesday. mail contractor
Bush complains of bad roads on his
route. q. We have a splendid new map
which was furnished by Mr.. J. Fish
burn. George Geppert has a nice new
side bar double road wagon for his fam
lily. Medicine Lodge will celebrate
The brand Of +. r. Edwards APP
pears In another column. We must
have better roads or less road taxes.
Let everybody hope that the rainy sea
son Is over. Nick Sherlock is again
on this range, after an absence Of sew
eral weeks. mo Sunday shaving after
July lst. Jim Harris hand is nearly
well. ,. There were forty vehicles in the
funeral procession Wednesday. Col.
and Mrs. Brand started for the ranch
Tuesday. Lake City will celebrate on
the Fourth. C. T.. Scott, OF Waverly,
Ills, is here again. The bank build
ing was photographed yesterday. =.
Jack Gore is sick at the Medicine
Lodge house. =. . JEFF Logan will be re-
moved TO this city as soon as his condi-
tion will permit of IL. .. Mrs. w. L.
Rouse is visiting in Sedgwick county
THE big wedding next Thursday
evening. The strawberry and ice
cream festival last Tuesday night clear
cd $50. IA teachers institute will
commence here August 9th. Mort
Strong will likely bring his family back
TO this city to reside. .P. IL. Chaplin
wants fishermen TO not bother his Ger
man carp. Justice Paddock says he
VIII enforce the hog law. al Eckert
has lost his revolver. About this
time candidates for county Offices are
appearing. viii we have grasshop-
pers this year p. Appears to be the
question now.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15

Ayoung man named Berry, from St.
Louis, Mo-, who has been In bad health
lately was visiting Mr.. Taylor Nichols near
Lake City last week. and came by here
Tucs'lny on his rrt'rn homo. lie APPEAR
ed to have lost his mind and by the time
he arrived at Harper lac bcclme so violent
that IL became necessary 10 have him con
fined Mr.. Armstrong aud Mr.. Sparks, Of
Lafayette county, Nlo., had him in charge,
but they dared not attempt to take him
further. His relatives were notified Of his
condition by telegram.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15

We are requested to announce that the
citizens OF Amber and vicinity are making
preparations for grand celebration on
the Fourth July at Fergusou's grove.
a committee Of arrangements have been
selected, AMI these have secured the Co
operation Of citizens generally i'm the
northern part Of the county. A band of
music has been engaged, speakers have
promised to be present, and the entertain
ment will be patriotic anil pleasant. The
young people will be provided with large
platform for dancing. BY next week the
programme will likely be ready.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15

A tri-weekly mail has been established
between Harper and Kiowa, which will be
great convenience to the people in the
southern part Of the county and the Terri
tory. Dir. +. Lamb, OF this place, has Sc
cured the contract for carrying this mail,
for 500 per year. He will put on the
route double blackboard and good teams
and expects to do considerable passenger
business. The route from here to Kiowa
will continue as heretofore, weekly.
The new route will be commenced July
Ist.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15

lake City will have a celebration on the
Fourth Of July, and general old fashion
ed time Is promised. A large platform
will be erected and dancing continued
through the dry and night. A basket dinner
will b. spread by the citizsns Of the town
and vicinity.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15

T. A. McClcary this week purchased, OF
/. F. Hudson. of Saline county Mo-, 100
head Of cows and calves, which have been
held on North Elm by IL. Y. Irving. They
are high grade Shorthorns aud are perhaps
rs fine lot OF animals as are on this range
Soon after purchasing them Mr.. MeCleary
sold one COW and calf of the lot for $780,
On
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15

Hon. VIM. a. Mcdonald, the well known
attorney, OF wellington, was here this
week several days assisting the prosecu-
ton Of the case against Scott and Lee Bri-
ley, charged with attempt to assassinAte
II. w. Holcomb. He is an old friend and
acquaintance Of the wounded man, and
will exercise all of his ability for his eli
ent
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15

"Wednesday Mr.. Ashcraft passed
through here with his family and 500 head
Of cattle, from Jasper county Mo-, on his
way to his home in Colorado. He had two
houses rugged up on wagons, in which
were all the conveniences of home life.
These he claimed were but little heavier
than ordinary freight wagons, and were
easily hauled by three yoke of oxen each.
lie expected to put his cattle on the Colo
RADIO range, 60 miles west of Trinidad.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15

A bunch Of 52s head OF cattle passed
through here wednesday which are being
driven from Vernon county, Mo-, to Mon
tana- They were the property or Mr.. Slm1.
Evans, an old stockman, who was In Mon
tana last winter LOOKING out a location.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15

Councilman II. c. Thompson and I. A.
McNeal WILL receive bids from persons who
desire to contract for building sidewalks
on Main street where the owners have
not already complied with the city ordi-
nance. No bids for cottonwood walks will
BE-. receiyed
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15

Frank Bcllamy l. homo from Texas
with a nice bunch OF IS mares aud colts.
Tie made the trip through from Texas
with the assistance OF his own faulty, and
was not at a great exprnsc. lie will hold
his stock IN the Sand creek and blackberry
Pool ranrn.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15

8sndsrson Brothers have opened ont In
mir new billiard ball, having the NEST com
modIous aud convenient room In the city.
IN connection with billiards they are pre-
parpd 10 furnish nns cigars and such popu-
lar Iempcrancs drinks as lemonade, soda
pop. DeIlxsr and Apolinaris water, ginger,
ale o,o. They are next 70 SnndIford,
Yonnans and Rogers brick store.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15

r. c. Hubbell, OF Dcs Moins Iowa, who
purchased cattle in the Sand Creek and
blackberry Pool, came IN this week tolook
after his stock and become better acquaint-
ed with tine business. lie Is accompanied
by +. I. Cooper. also Of Dies MOins, who
wants to invest In stock.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15

Charlie Payne jumped from a buck
board Tuesday evening while Il was In mo-
tioa and erll on his right arm 20 violently
hat he broke both bones just above the
wrist Drs. johnson and Burney redaccd
ne fracture, and he Is now out on the
nrrof.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15

Mr.. ID. G. Brisbln returned from Topeka
"Wednesday with his two accomplished
daughters, Misses Louise aud MollieI,who
have been attending school at the capital.
Tho family will remain here for the sum
NOR.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15

There should be a change made In the
running time Of tho stage between here
and Harper, for Il rarely gets here sooner
than O'Clock now. II might leave Har-
per two hours earlier. Last summer Il
rarely rot here later than qgO.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15

Mrs. Ed Gllroy came near being drown
cd Last Friday when she was coming here
from Sun City to SO her sick husband.
The buggy sho was In was overturned In
a swollen stream and che was thrown into
lho water and qulcksand four feet deem.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15

Aand Omce AZ Larned Kansas,
June Sth 1883
Nouce Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
70 make fnal proof In support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Probate
Judge OF Barbour county, Kansas, at the coun-
y seat on Saturday, July 81, 1888, viz: Edward
4. carr, Declaratory Statement, No. 1863, for
the or W or, u sw qrsw or W or, sec
"A, township 81 south range IL west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
MS CONTINUOUS residence upon and cultivation
of. said land, viz: James Froat William Welch
u. y. Lacy. James Carl, all of Lake City, p. o.,
Barber county, Kansas
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15

The post otilee Is to be removed to the
store room now occupied by L. ID. Hess.
Mr.. Hess will quit the mercantile business
for few months and go on a protracted
Walt east
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15

Hon. John Tomllnson, Of Atchlson, in
terestod with his brother Frank in cattle
on this range, came In Tuesday. He was
accompanied by II. Metcalf, OF st. Louis,
who wants 10 invest In live stock.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15

MUSIC Music Mrs. Kessler now has
her splendid new piano ut her residence
anu can accommodate number Of pupils
oesl.ous OF becoming acquainted with
music. Terms reasonable. 81.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15

The Barber county cut Of about 900,
mentioned last week was driven up and ar
rived here last Sunday, and the stock not
cut out before was driven to Coles pasture,
east Of town, where the owners proceeded
this week to get their stnlys.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15
c. A. MORRIS, Register.
Land once at Larned, Kansas, +,

Land Office at Larned, Kansas,
May II, 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice /, ( his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim, and
that said proof viii be made before the Probate
Judge OF Barber county. Kansas, at the County
seat on Saturday, June 80, 1888, viz: Herbert
II. Sparks, declaratory statement No 1897 for
for the south Il g W 4, section i, north Il n WIZ
section L, township 3D. range 13west.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: Coonrad Scott, George Burch
c. w. Wainscott, Powell Holt, all of Elm Mills
post Office, Barber county Kansas.
81 c. A. NORRIS, Register.
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The Hog Law.

To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: have hereby
given notice that will strictly enforce the
law in regard to hogs running at Large in
this vicinity.
G. II. PADDOCK.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15
C. A. MORRIS. Register.
Land Once at Larned, Kansas,

JUHb 1850.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his Intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Probate
Judge of Barbour county Kansas, at the coun-
ty seat, on Saturday, July 81, 1888, viz: Lewis
Gilmore, Declaratory statement No. 1879. for
the eqr sec 8, tip 81 south range Is west
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF, said land, viz s.. T. Blair, G. III. Blair John
Gore. c. J. Moore, all Of Lake City, p. o., Bar
Der county Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15
Land Office at Larned, Kansas.
AI..

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof ia support of his claim, and
Judge of Barbour county kansas, at the Coun-
ty Seat, on Saturday, June 30, 1883, viz: Arthur
u. Sparks, declaratory statement No. 1876, for
the south = Q h, north II e y, section IL,
township 30, south range Is west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF, said land, viz: CONRAD Scott, Geo. Burch
Q. w: Wainscott, Powell Holt, all of Elm Mills
o Barber county Kansas
81 c. A. MORRIS, Register.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15
Land Office at Larned. Kansas.

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim and
Judge of Barbour county, Kansas at the Coun-
ty Scat, on Saturday, June 30, 1883, viz: David
the lot 2, section Z, township ~, range IA and
Sc Il and east Il e u section IL, town.
ship 81, range Is west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz: Harry Keller. Frank Tom
inson, Oscar Tomlinsen, Charley Martin, all
of Lake City, BORDER county Kansas.
81 G. A. NORRIS, Register
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Eugene Bannister, Pitt. Before 7. s. Proctor
VS.. II D SIM Citv toxy,,-
Il. True, Deft. ship, Barber Co, KS
Sal9 defendent is hereby notified that on the
stn oay OF May, 1888, an order of attachment
py tne aDove named Justice of the Peace,
agsnnst MS goods in the above entitled action ;
10th day of June 1883 at 10 O'Clock A M
Attest; EUGENE BANN1STER, Plaintiff
Il. esFROCTOR, j. p. 5l-l
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l. r. Parsons new house, north Of the
n. 4. church Is being rushed to compile
ton. Further on, the frame work of Eli
Smiths house Is up, aud will soon he
ready for occupancy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-15
Land Once at Iarned. Kansas,

Notice is hereby given that the following
named saftler has fled notice of his intention
TO make final proof In support of his claim, and
That said proof will be made before the Probate
Judge of Barber county, Kansas, ut the County
seat on Saturday, juno 30. 1888, viz: Marion
Thompson, declaratory statement No. 1851, for
the 4 section IL, township 81 south range IL
west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz: Il. ID. Marquand, Ernest
Marqoand, T. L. O'Bryan, Robert Sanderson,
ali or Medicine Lodge p. o., Barber county,
Kansas.
81 C. A. MORRIS, Register
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C. A. NORRIS, Register.
Land once at Larned, Kansas.

May IL, 1888.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
that said proof will be made before the Probate
Judge of Barber county, Kansas, at the County
Seat, on Saturday, June 30, 1888, viz: Fillmore
the u section II, township 81, south range
ii west
He names the following witnesses to prove
OF said land, viz: e. ID. Marquand, Ernest
Marquand, 7. l.. OBryan, Robert Sanderson,
all OF Medicine Lodge post Office, Barber coun-
ty Kansas.
81 CA NORRIS, Register.
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Land once at Larncd Kansas.

May 10, 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the following NAM
ed settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before the Probate
Judge of Barber county Kansas, at the county
seat on Saturday, June 30, 1883, viz: Josiah N.
Hargis, declaratory statement No. 1909, for the
south east Il, section 8. township 81, range IA,
west
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz; X. G.. Berry, John Decker,
William johnson, John Green, all of Lake City,
Barber county Kansas.
81 c. A. MORRIS, Register