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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-07-26

This Is To certify that have been nsIriy a Dayls
vertical Feed Sewing Machine for over tw We irs,
ol Mr.. j. .. Boag | haven't found Ii
p'SSeSscd of any faul i'll! the attachments are 80
supple 1T ncvcrlciuScS To wOrK, nuu ~ ccr,alnly
thH 'lchtcSl running III tic market. | consider Il
Il first class machine.
Very respectfully,
MISNlE N. WIIiLNGuAM.
Oakland, Fairfield county, 5. G..
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-07-26

Truth takes the stamp Of the soul it
enters. It is vigorous and rough in
arid souls, but tempers and softens
itself in LOVING natures.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-07-26

MR. bOAG: am wcIi pIcasrd n every plrticula
win the Davis Machine DouEht Of you, think
Ilrai class machine In every respccS. You know
you sold several machines OF the same make to
Inherent members Of our families, all OF whom
as far as know, are wcll pleased with Them
Respectfully,
MKS. NJ. II. MOBIEY.
Fairfield county, April, lsS3.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-07-26

Mr.. B0Ad: You wish to know what huve TO say
years ago. feel can't say too much In its favor
J. male about $S0,n0 within five months, al times
running u so 1hSl that the needle would nc, prr-
iec'lY no ION friction. feel confident | c1uI
not nave zone lie same work with ;ls m,icn case
uihi so well WIN any other machine. No time lost
III adjusting attachments The liyhtest running
machine have ever trca,llcd. Brother james and
llllanis' families are as much pleased with their
LAWS Machines n0uEht OF you. | want no better
machine. AS said before, | don't think too
much can be said for the Davis Machine.
Respectfully,
,,,,, ELLEN STEVENSON,
Fairfield County, April, 1sS3.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-07-26
MRS, THOMAS OwINGs
Winnshoro, Fairfield county, $. {.

We have had one Of the Davis Machines about
four !cars and have always found IL ready to u0 all
kinds of WORK we have hil,t occasion to 10. Can't
sec thai the machine ~ worn any, and works uS
well uS when new.
Mrs W. j. CRAWFORD,
Jackson's Creek, Fairfield county, :. G.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-07-26

nave no fault TO Hnd with my mach he, and
uont want any better. | have m ulc tnr price of
II several times by taking In sewing. IL IL always
ready To do liz work. think ID u llraI-class ma
chlne. feel ] can't say too much for the DAVIS
Vertical Feed Machine.
MKS. THOMAS SMITH.
Fairfield county, April, 1888
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-07-26
THE VERDICT
Of
THE PEOPLE.
BUY THE BEST!

MIR. j. o. B0AG-Dcar Sir: bought the first
DAVIS Machine sold by you over five ears ago for
my vie, VINO has given It - long and fnir trial. |
am well pleased with 1t. 1t never gives any
roublc, and is AZ good as when lIrst bought. '
Winnsboro, 3. c., April 1888
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-07-26
e hal IN constant usa

rms IL certlfy e hnl IN constant lisa
the Davis Machine br' .of you about three years
ago. As we take In work, and have made the
pricc OF II several INT over, we don't want any
betler machine. Ii Ii always ready to do any Kln
OF work W. AVE 10 do. No puckcringor skipping
stitches We can only say we are well nlcn ,ri
ana wish no better machine
CATHERINE WYILE AND SISTER,
Aprl 25, 1853.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-07-26

Ny wife ia highly pleased with the Davis Ma
chine bought OF you. She would moi take double
what sno gave for II. The machine has not
been ont of order since she had it, AMI so do
any kind OF work on IT,.
Very Respectfully,
JAS. i. FREE.
Monticello. Fairfield county, S. O.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-07-26

j., o BOAa, Esq, Agcnt-DGar Sir: My wifc
has hccn llslng Davis Sewing Machine constant
ly for the past four years, AMI IL has never neclcd
any repairs an works just as well as when fir ST.
bought. She says II VIII do greater range Of
practical work end DO 1t easier and better than
any machine she mas ever used. We cheerfuily
recommend It as No. family machine,
Your truly,
JAS @. DAVIS.
WInnsborO, s. c., Jan. 3, 1893.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-07-26

MR. BOAG: have always found my Davis Ma
chine ready do ali kinds of to work have had Oc-
cLsi0n to do | cannot see that tho machine Is
worn Farticlc ana IL WORKS ns wcl' rs wnen new.
Respectfully,
MRS. X. q. 9OODING.
Winnsboro, s. c., April, 1888,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-07-26

Mr.. BOAG: My wife has beon constantly using
the Davis Machine bought of you about i've years
ago. have never regretted buying II, as 1t is
always ready for any Kind OF family sewing, either
heavy or light II is never out OF fix or needing
repairs.
Very respectfully,
A. w. LADD,
Fairfield, 3. C., March, 1888,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-07-26

Mk. BoM: Ny III !clllnc gives me perfect satis!
iac'ioti. nnu no fault with 1t. The attachln rn,s
ac so SIMPLE 1 wish for no better than the Davis
Vertical Feed. ~" ~"
Respectfully.
,, Mrs. II. MIIl.lNu.
Fairfield county, Aprl', lss3.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-07-26

The Davis Sewing Machine IL simply treas.
ulP Mrs j. A. GOODWYN.
Kdgcway, N. c., Jan. 10. 1888.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-07-26

MIR. B0M: | bought Davis Vertical Feed
sewing Mac.'lnc irOm y0u four years ago. | am
deliEhtch WIN II. 1t .Tcvcr has given me any
trouble, ami has never oeen the least out of order
IT II as Eo"l as whtn | first bought II. | can
chrcrfully recommend It,
Respectfully,
MRS. N. j. KIRKLAND.
Monticello, April 80, 1888.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-07-26

WnnsborO, s. c., Jan. 3, 1893.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-07-26
a Grandoo OF SImln.

"My daughter," said the old man by
way of explanation, at the same time
watching me from the corners of his
eyes. l looked at him hard for nearly
TN, S0pnplS
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28
New Year RaseIutions.

At some tronble we have ascertlineC
the new resolutions large number OF on
prominent citizens will pat into effect will
the beginning OF the new year, and her,
they are:
s. Z. Stone will not give another ball
where Young America attempts to make
the old folks dance polkas every fifteen
minutes.
L. A. McCleary will take ont license as
an auctioneer rather than pay an enorn. ous
commission to any man for his services.
Marshal Dem will follow the instruct
ions of the council even if he has to arrest
the entire city government
Mayor Sheplcr will spend most of his
time In Strengthening crooked lines for tie
ranchmen, but will come in often enough
to keep John and O'Bryan level.
DIR. Kessler will not travel with any ANA
teur vocalists.
Eli Smith will no longer be addressed by
any other title than Doctor.
Jas. Boutwell, will admit no bald heads
TO the green room of his new theatre.
Postmaster Van Slyke will see that the
mail from the east Is here by O'Clock vy-
cry day until the railroad comes.
DIR. Dunn will cure every case of loco
lsoning that comes to his knowledge and
thus be friend to man and beast.
ID. A. McCandless will be on the ground
when the new hotel is opened, aud take
possession or make the man that does walk
over his dead body.
W. w. Cook will not be caught as the
prosecuting witness in another Texas fever
case.
D. Lebrecht will swear Off on buying
hides during 1884 by the wagon load.
Lee Bradley will say yes to the first lady
who exercises her Leap Year privileges.
Jim. Fleming will settle down into the
dignity OF family man before the year is
ended.
Uncle Ed. Youmans will have the new
hotel In the south part of town, even ii he
has to donate the lots.
Mort Strong will not talk the arm off of
single cattle or land Spectator.
A. c. Sheldon will inaugur,lte the new
year by taking time to eat his meals.
Judge Lacy will have the dignity of the
city council respected, though the heavens
may fall.
L. A. McNeal will eschew the Peck's
Sun and Boomerang style of literature in
tile local columns of the Cresset.
Lutte Axline will see that he does, or
have dissolution Of the copartncrship.
f. nj. Byerly will see to it that there is
no more ''monkeying" about the railroad
that has been talked of SO long.
IL. c. Thompson will keep u look ont for
schemes that Reub. Lake will likely try to
work through the board of commissioners
when he, Lake, is installed as member.
I'll. O'Bryan will swear off smoking
clay pipe and two-fOr-five cigars, and par
take Of weed in keeping with the dignity
of his Office.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28
Rln Creek Items.

EDITOR INDEX: have often heard the
inquiry, why don't the INDEX have cor
respondent from Elmg" Not knowing
whether you desire one or not have con-
cluded to send you few items at "a venture.
The weather is everything that could be
desired and stock is doing finely, although
the opinion prevails that few blizztrds
would injure the stock, owing to the con-
dition Of the grass.
Philip Butcher butchers cattle and sl,p-
plies the Elm creekers with choice lot of
butchers meat without butehering the
public.
5. A. Furgeson is at work Mt Elm Mills.
Jno, Crouch and James Chadwick started
TO Miami county, Kansas, this week and
will be gone the most of the winter.
Peter Frazier, son Of Jacob Frazier. ar
rived here this week. He is lately from
Miami county, and will locate OH the flats
north of here.
WIN. Walt is building house for Thorn.
as Frazier on the flats at the head of Crook
ed creek.
There Is considerable talk Of petitioning
for road from Pleasant Valley school
house to Medicine Lodge. The proposed
road will be shorter and better route to
town.
Some Of the boys turned readjusters a
few evenings ago, and for their sport were
brought before Squire Paddock, where in
neat little speech justice was administer
ed to them to the amount of 81 and costs
for each offence.
Sunday school Is held weekly at Pleasant
Valley school house, and prayer meeting
every Sunday evening with preaching oc-
casionally, so that the religiously inclined
portion OF orr community have an oppor-
tunity to instruct themselves In all things
spiritual, while the secularly inclined de-
vote their time to chopping wood, fencing,
daubing their houses, ETC., preparing for an
expected blizzard.
Elm Mills is on a boom Just now and
from present indications we will soon have
a town and business point that will be an
ornament to Barber county, judging from
the known energy and push Of Mr. John
son. The firm is working a force Of about
fifteen hands. The mill will be two and
half story frame structure, exclusive of
the basement, 30x4O feet with five run of
buhrs and all modern attachments for the
manufacture Of first-class flour. 1t is also
designed to erect large store room.
A good many horses have died recent, ,
and various opinions prevail as to the cause
Of their death. Ed. Williams, DIR. Stout,
Squire Paddock and j. II. Wheat are the
losers. the latter having lost three head.
s. A. NJ.
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Sale Of the Boyd Cattle.

Last Monday, oath Inst, in accordance
with advertisement, T. A. McCleary, receiv.
er Of the Boyd cattle, now in litigation,
sold the entire lot at public auction, In lots
to suit the purchasers. The sale occurred
in the Payne pasture east Of town and was
cried by 4. L. O'Bryan. There was good
crowd present and bidding was rs active as
could have been looked for. II was known
that these cattle had been close.herdcd since
last July aud corrallcd at night; and added
to this was the groundless fear that there
might be some trouble In securing perfect
title, and stockmen were not inclined TO
give fancy prices. RIt considering that the
cattle were Arkansans aud in thin cOndi-
ton, the prices realized were as good as
were exp cted.
Geo. Horney bought l3S head OF steers,
two's. three's and four's for S2l.50 around.
Roll B. Clark got rs yearling steers for
Sl2.25 per head.
Chas Colcord got Iva dry cows and heif-
ers for Sl5.02 per head.
Dir. Lindley got A cows with calves by
their side for Sl7.75 around.
Chas Currie got yoke Of oxen for SO
and VIM. Murdoch got yoke for $72.50.
The sale footed mp S7,5ll.6O, an average
of Sl7.34 per head.
The purchasers will feed all the cattle
that are not now in good condition and
hope to get out in the spring with nice prof
Ire
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28
Christmas Carols.

There was not rs much money expended
this season for Christmas tricks as last, so
the merchants say; but from what we can
learn every one had jolly good time. The
weather was more favorable, however, last
Tuesday being most delightful day
throughout. Differing from most towns In
many respects, II may have been particular
ly noticed that Medicine Lodge does not en-
courage fire-cnckers. toy cannons and the
general confusion that Is to be found fur
Their cas-. Very few regret this over.
sight on the part Of Young America, either.
There was no lack OF entertainments, for
we have heard of dances aud Christmas
trees on every hand.
Sun City had dance and tree at their
school house Monday night, said to have
been the most enjoyable occasion In the
history Of the town.
Monday night Lake City had a tree In
Lakes new store room. gotten up by the
citizens Of the town; ball In the hall,
which lasted the entire night, with j. NJ.
Bell and Bill Young, Of this city as mana.
gers, and fine supper at Kincheloe's hotel.
A number attended from here,
At Kiowa the citizens dedicated their
new and elegant hall with ball and SID
per Tuesday night. Those who went from
the Lodge say the affair was Az FAT.
The Elm creek citizens had a ball, oyster
supper and Christmas tree Tuesday night
In the new school house near Amber. Re-
ports from there all say the affair was as
fine as IL could have been.
At Last Chance on Monday evening Scott
Cummins gave ball and supper aud tick
led the little ones with Christmas tree.
At Medicine Lodge the week has been
one Of unceasing joyfuIness. Monday
night the young folks-not the old young
folks, but those who are frequently, aud
unjustly, called the strnndle-bed tnash'-
inaugurated the week with a nice ouiet
dance at the hall. Then Tuesday night all
the young folks united and had anoth er
dance; and tonight they will have another
dance. Tonight, also, the "MGltun in Par.
vo club will give private entertainment
confined to the members of the club.
There was no public Christmas tree at
any OF the churches, but dozens Of fami-
lies made their little ones happy by having
trees at home.
The scholars Of the public school re
membered their teachers in a substantial
manner. Prof. Quick. the principal was
remembered with an elegant silver castor
set. Miss Hattie Powell received from her
little friends beautiful large album. Miss
Cartan was presented with a costly toilet
set, and Miss Vaughn will remember the
little '-toddlers" under her care when she
reads a book Of beautiful poems they gave
her.
And this was not all. The INDEX force
was not forgotten, for Uncle Peter Petit
sent over two Of his quickest large roasts,
iit for the tables OF kings and as tender as
the old mans heart
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

A number of our young people have or.
gained a literary and debating society, to
be known as the "Multum In Parvo" socie.
ty, with Miss Emma Taylor as president
Mis- Lottie DEM rs treasurer, and Frank
Chaplin as secretary. Tie idea is to meet
every Friday evening at the residence OF
some member or friend Of the society and
engage In debates, select readings, recita.
tons, and vocal and instrumental music
We hope to hear of the society proving q
Success In every particular. The society
will meet this evening at the residence OF
Mr.. J. Il. Taylor.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28
The Geppert-stone BAN.

Time and space last week prevented men,
ton being made OF the grand ball given on
the evening OF the Goth inst, by Messrs.
Ceppert q Stone OH the occasion of the
opening Of their new and extensive bust.
n .s> house Ia this city. 1t is not too late
now, however, to say that the affair was in
every respect the grand success its project
ors had predicted. These gentlemen have,
since the Inauguration of their business In
this city, met with the most flattering sue
cess from every standpoint, have made so
many friends, and sustained such uniform
friendly relations with all classes, that they
thought 1t would show their appreciation
of the kind treatment to tender compli-
mentary ball to their friends. According
ly something more than seven hundred in
vitltions were sent out, and in response to
these large concourse of people met at the
hall on the evening of the 10Th. To the
most excellent music furnished by the Slack
Brothers band Of five pieces, the young and
old danced from "rosy eve till dewey morn
and were only stopped when daylight sp-
peared. The hall, which is 35xs5 feet, had
been especially prepared for the occasion,
brilliantly lighted with hundred burners,
comfortably warmed and the floor waxed
until IL had the surface of glass. Besides
those who took part in the dance nearly all
the citizens Of the town, church members
aud all, added their presence to the throng
during the evening, and all appeared to en-.
joy the OCCASION most heartily. 1t was
unanimously declared by all present that
Geppert & Stone as caterers of amusements
were not lessa success than they have prov
Ell themselves to be reliable and ener-
getic business men and wide-awake citi-
zens.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28
Halliday Goods.

Those OF orr people In neeJ OF choice
holiday goods, snch as fine bracelets, neck
laces, watches. chains, rings Iockets. ear
rings-either In solid gold or plated war;
--are reminded hat they can get esI ecial
bargains during the next few weeks BY
chiing on william II. Munger, the leading
jeweler OF Harper, Kansas. lie Il making
4 speciality of me goods, suitable for holl-
day presonts or wedding gir.s: and war
rants The people OF BARBER county that
they can ave money By purchasing At his
store HIS goods are open Tor the inspec-
Don OF any one who may call In % SO hinl.
Remember Inc mama, NUN0En. The jcweler
Of HHper. rs
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

ave take several cattle papers, but for
our Use we regard the INDEX as the boss "
The above was In letter received from
the president of large cattle company
that takes three copies Of the INDEX regu-
larry. The expression Is but an echo OF
what the best class Of stockmen say. For
reliable stock news, telling the condition OF
cattle and range in this portien of the graz
Ing district, there is no paper equal to the
INDEX. Now Is a good tine to subscribe.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

The civil part Of the Boyd c,ttle case
was on trial this week at Kngman. In this
case Dir. Boyd is attempting to get the val
ne OF the cattle from Sheriff Rigg OF this
county, he being the party who first seized
them. An .fTort was made to get posses
sion OF the cattle here. but the sheriff Civ.
Ing good indemnity bond he was allowed
to retain possession Of them. Parties who
heard the evidence say the indications were
that the case would BE- dccded against the
plaintiff, Mr.. Boyd, or else that the jury
wodld disagree. Tie case will be finished
this week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28
Gard Of Thank.

Please permit ms TO tender our sincere
thanks to the members OF the Presbyterian
church and other friends who so kindly re-
Remembered ms on Christmas evening.
Their visit was complete surprise, but we
can endure any number Of such surprises
without murmur. We also GRATEFULLY
acknowledge substantial tokens Of regard
which they left with US, and we shall ever
pray that God may bless all concerned.
A. 4 A. AxLrNK
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

1t was generally remarked this week that
the prices obtained for the Boyd cattle,
sold at public auction was an indication
that stockmen have great confidence ia the
winter being favorable to their b sin s.,
aud that there must be plenty of cheap
feed in the county. Many Of these cattle,
andespceially tire she stock, are la poor flesh
aud must be fed until spring, and the level
headed men who were the buyers would
hardly have paid out good hard money If
there was any risk 10 run.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

IL Is generally bclievcd that the crop OF
c Ives nrxt SEASON will be Late In coming
Ia Barber county and tile Territory dir, CT
~ south Of here; but that full crop will
finally get here. Last summer there was
disposition to ship to market all dry cows,
but we think ranchmen who held on to the
size stock will find ia the spring that they
were wise IN 80 doing.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

Medicine Lodge can't be induced to adopt
any particular system Of time, and there
are as many different standards here as
there arc time-pieces In the town, no two
alike and varying from one minute to an
hour. IL would be such an easy matter for
this town to get started on standard time
that we are surprised it don't adopt that
system.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

Frank shcllry's trotting gclding, Patsy.
that was being wiutrre,l by p. II. Chaplin,
died wednesday night from some unknown
eausc. lie appeared all right the ,lay be-
for, with tile exception OF cold IN his
head. There are number Of other horses
In this vicinity that are sick with something
like epizootic. and several have died. This
may lave killed Patsy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

Q. =. Skeen has about completed the i'm
provrmenn on hls ranch on the MEDICINE
river, nine miles below town and win this
week move his family down there and ~
ade permanently. lie has a good place,
one o. the best claims on the river, he
thinks. and expects 10 prosper and grow
0.k
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

Medicine Lodge can now have lts dirty
linen washed IN genuine city style, equal to
the bet orkmanshlp Of the Heaiheh Chi
nee. Mcsmlth 4 Newell have rented the
Mnlksy prupsrty IN me western part Of
town, and have iiied Itnp Into a laundry.
part q NJ oliy, aud guarantee N-nsfsciIon-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

The city council will meet In regular ses-
sion next wednesday night. and something
interesting may happen. There has been
shown a disposition by certain parties to
disregard the authority Of the city marshal
and the council Is determined TO have their
ofEicer obeyed-even II takes the hair on.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

About this time IL may be well to ask
what has become Of the new hotel boom
We would not particularly recommend
January LIST as a good day for new resoIu-
tons, but think the New Year should be
inanguated with some Kind Of resolution
about a new hotel.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

Henry Ulshrfef desires his old patrons
and the public generally to know that lac Is
again prepared to do all kinds OF Slbine
aud carpenter work, and that he may at all
times be found at the furniture store Of
Joha Higgins, when not engaged. 81
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

BIZ. Mcpherson aud bride came out
from Missouri last week and will make this
county their home. The lady was Miss
Nellie Scott, Of Lexington, No., and she IL
both beautiful and accomplished Nc. is
a worthy citizen whom every one will wish
long happiness and prosperity.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

Those good little children who have bren
attending the Sunday school 40 regularly
since the picnic season, In hope Of being
remembered on a Christmas tree now feel
that they are badly cleft