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The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-15

Hopkins county complimented her
popular son, Hon. Polk Laffoon, with
the county instruction for Lieutenant
GOyernor.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-15

The Herald-Enterprise says there
are plenty of sold maids in RUSSELL
vile, though the towa has always
boosted of its pretty young ladies.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-15

Josiah Henson, Mrs. Harriet Beech
er Stoves "Uncle STom" in Uncle
Toms Cabin died at Dresden, Cana
da, few days since aged "a years.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-15

FOR GOVERNOR.
Jones ........,.., POS owsley .......... 6Sls
Buckner ..........1l9 Uninstructed. .... 81
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Hindman ..,.... .1Ol Young ............. IS
hheh '''.'''...... SS Smith ............... So
1rlhth .."....... 81 p. p. johnson .. ls
Cantrill .......... Uninstructsd ,.... 9Ss
FOR suPT. PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.
Pickett ..........17 Edgar ....... 70
smith ............. 67 Hayward .......... 80
Taylor .....,...... OIL Halsell ..".... -. "a
Uninstructed -. $50
FOR REGISTER OF LAND OFFICE.
Corbett ..........ie7 Cecil. ... ...... 90
sneidon ..........6 Boyd .............. 81
Grant ...... ...... 25 Uninstructed. s9l
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Hardin .......... 900 Jones ,. "a
Brooks ........... u Uninstructed. .ss7
If resolution to drop the hind
most candidate should be adopted,
Knots strength will steadily increase
until Buckner is dropped when the
latter's strength will be given to him
almost in body and thereby nomi-
nate him over Jones Oh the final bal
lot. If however, this resolution
should be voted down by the conven-
ton, deadlock will ensue and there
is no telling who would come out
ahead. We do not believe this will
be done, as the delegates represent
ing the interests of other candidates
Will want the business dispatched
speedily until their favorites are
reached. Again, most of the dele
gates are instructed and they could
not do otherwise than carry out their
instructions in each succeeding bal
lot and an end could never be reached.
We believe that the usual method of
dropping the hindmost man will be
adopted and that Knott will beat
Jones on the final ballot.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-15

The New York Legislature has
passed a bill making it Unable Of
tense to sell dime novels to children.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-15

our home. Men, Women, Boys
iris can do it. II. G. w ILKIN-
\ y CO., l95 and l97 FultonStrcet
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-25
That Attempted Assassination.

There Is nothing OF importance to re-
port about the shooting of II. w. Holcomb
last week by Scott and Lee Brilcy. They
are out on bond for their appearance be-
fore Justice Hess for their preliminary ex-
animation which occurs tomorrow ut this
place. Their bOntlsmen are Mr.. Slack and
his son and p b. Brilcy, their father.
a representative Of the INDEX was ND TO
see the wounded man last Sunday, and
while there viewed the gro,.nd where the
shooting occurred, in company with DIR.
kessler, who was there early next morn
ing after the affair occurred.
Mr.. Holcomb was found bearing his trials
like philosopher and with his head as
clear rs ever. lie conyerScd freely, rs
FAR rs his physician woIld p"rmit, and
described In detail every occurrence as
plainly as II he had not been pierced
through By rife ball. His statement was
almost exactly the same MS the statement
he made before JuStice Paddock the night
he was shot and when he expected to die
before daylight. He declares he knew
nothing Of the presence Of anyone near
him until he felt the shock and knew he
was shot. Then on going to the draw
ofthe sand hill he discovered the Briley
boys endeavcring to hide In the high grass
on Sand creek.
And here we will say, without attempt
ing to influence the result OF the trial
In anyway, that the tell-tale tracks in the
sand were there, exactly as seen by MIR.
StOlp, DIR. Kessler, Homer HOlcomb and
Justice Paddock. Approaching the sand
hill from the east are two sets OF human
foot prints and these stopped in a low
scooped out place commanding a view of
Mr.. HOlcomb, who was on the; level plain
not hundred yards distant. 1t was from
this point that the first shot was fred as
described by Mr.. Holcomb. Then the
tracks may be traced from their place Of
cover down the side OF the hill to the creek
bottom, the imprints being even plain last
Sunday. On the top Of the hill are the
tracks made by Mr.. .Holcomb after he was
shot and when he was looking for his as
sassins. His tracks are traced home by
the exact route he described, while those
OF the Briley boys can be traced to the east,
up ths draw through which they escaped.
The statement made by Scott and Lee
Briley that they were over in that country
hunting antelope would hardly be made by
then now, since Mr.. Holcomb's statement
has been verified in so many ways.
DR.. Kessler reports that Mr.. Holcomb
Is in fair way to recover. He passed
yesterday, the critical day, in good
shape, having no fever, his pulse at "a
andsnO indication of internal infamma-
ton. He is in fine spirits and will be
able to be moved here in a short time.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-25


Are becoming freq ient, that no man
knows when he may be victem OF their
rAvages. Tonight we lay down feeling
that the result OF oar years Of trial and econ
omy In the way ofprOperty is secure. Ere
the midnight hour has struck, our home
Is gone, our property is scattered over
three counties, and what can we do about
II Had the whitening tongue OF fire lick
ed our wealth from of the earth, we would
have collected on our policy held i'm a fire
Insurance company BY q little fore
thought we might have provided against
storms and cyclones, for L. w. Moore
places these risks in good companies and
ut most reasonable rates. Call on him be-
fore Il Is too late. 81
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-25

Mr.. Shelley. he then went to the door
and on opening it was met by huge bill
low Of water which struck him above the
waist. He gave Mr.. Shelley the alarm, nd
that gentleman jumped out in the water,
then nearly mp to his arms. He and Mr..
Hamilton carried Frank Geppert out of the
drg-out holding to a rope they had fasten-
ed inside and then took safe positions on
the top Of the friendly structure.
Between the flashes Of lightning which
were quick and fast as If the heavens were
an immense pyrotechnic display, they
conld see Col. and Mrs. Brand wading
around in the water with only their night
clothes on, and clinging to the small trees
that were bent from the wind and storm.
Across small ravine stood the house in
which Mrs. Geppert and Mrs Shelley were,
anu this ravine was now an angry torren',
impossible. The ladies' were standing in
water four feet deep, and had no means of
escape The beadstead and bedding were
anoat, and on this they had placed Mrs.
Shelley's little child. The ladies were
screaming, and their friends could not
reach them. After terrible efforts Mrs.
Geppert in some manner climbed up
through the building on to the roof, and
there remained for five hours, while Mrs.
Shelley, the baby and nurse, remained b. =.
low, wading around through the water.
Daylight came and the water had abated.
They were then rescued by the gentlemen
OF the patty, nearly exhausted and severely
chilled. None of the party had any dry
garments; the bed clothes were DIRE nched,
and their condition can be imagined.
Most Of the forenoon the parry hutldled
around without any shoes on and with on
~ wet blankets and quilts for covering.
Part Of their clothing was washed away
and that which remained was soaked with
mud. Frank Geppert's coat and pants
were washed away and lie was left in the
garment nature gave him with the addi-
ton Of short shirt. A pair of Colonel
Brands drawers were rolled up sufficient
ly to answer temporary purposes. The
pants were afterwards found two miles
down the stream.
All the provisions at the ranch were
swept down the stream, and so the party
was without food for some time.
During the day the ladies amused them
selves washing out their clothes, and by
night they dotted their bed quilts and
blankets aud were in prcsentable shape.
F. Fl. Shelley and family came up from
the Territory yesterday and report that
they never knew of such sudden and ter
rifle rise of water. The small creek pass
ing the Brand ranch was river, and with
sI:ch force did the water run that it swept
the banks of everything. and cat ont new
channel. 1t would not be recognized now
rs the stream that was there before the
storm.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-25
LOCAL ITEMS.
In Rri.f

Ed Payne has gone To the range. . "A
q. Sparks now owns the Charley Mar
tin horse . Lee Bradley has letter in
another column from the Territory
W. r. Houghton took run down here
this week, and Wednesday, started for
Milwaukee 10 spend the summer.
Capt. Evans ~ the Comanche POol came
In last Saturday Bob Gregory, Nor
ris Royster and Ben Fleming were In
from the Comanche Pool this week.
Come In and get Jour brand book and
pay for its publication. ID. A. Nc
Canless has been very sick for week,
but Is improving slowly. I'VE turned
out some FIRST class job work for Reub.
Lake this week Mrs. Kessler will
give instructions In music. Six more
days in which 70 put down sidewalks
III you don't do II the city will. e..
Mayor Shepler and J. G. Carmichael
will not be feft. Harry Anderson will
study the profession OF dentistry under
DIR. Yant. t. G.. Jack has several
head Of extra nice horses which he
brought down from Eldorado. d. .Robt.
Davis, n retired journalist, now work
ing for the Salt Fork and Eagle Chief
pool, was in yesterday. Neck tie So
ciAl at the residence Of DIR. Moore this
evening. S. T. Major was in town
yesterday. The Star photograph gal
lery Is nearing completion. Mr.. Jen-
kins' departure creates vacancy in the
ONCE OF city attorney. Two to one
that 10 McNeal will be appointed TO the
vacancy. =. Last nights angry clouds
caused this town 10 "hunt its hole".
III. W. Holcomb is improving rapidly
and will be moved TO town soon. The
Briley boys will have preliminary ex-
animation tomorrow. q. Sample and
Orner want TO buy protector against
cyclones. w. w. Woods was here
several days this week. =. Tom McNeal
has gone TO Hutchinson, presumably to
get better acquainted with Judge
BrowR, the new register. Don't take
baskets to the s. S. picnic Tomorrow.
Work has positively commentator Eli
Smiths new house. .Sanderson's new
billiard hall will be open for business
by Monday next.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-25
Prom Florida


Sheriff Rigg has shown us letter from
Il A. Ward, formerly county clerk, who
Is living at Cape Malabar, on the Indian
river, Ia Florida. Mr.. Ward has good
opinion Of that country and says that ten
acres Of good land, properly cultivated,
will make a man a fortune. He says
where he is the country is not much i'm
proved as yet, but the young orange trees
look we'll. People are making from $500
to 500 per acre raising pine apples, and as
they yield ia two years after they are plant
ed the profit soon commences. The plants
cost but $40 per thousand, and 10000
plants are allowed to an acre. Bananas
and vegetables do we'll on low lands; c.
Gamblers and tomatoes were being shipped
wheH he wrote, May 9TH, and clear for the
producer from $500 to $500 per acre.
Indian river is saltwater and from IL to
"a miles wide. The climate Is pleasant
with cool breeze blowing most of the
time, and the mercury rarely getting above
300, and no healthier spot can be found.
Only small portion of the land is rich.
but the pine lands will produce oranges
aud pine apples. The low rich lands sell
for from $50 to SO per acre, while pine
lands can be purchased for $l.25 per acre
from the state. Game is plentiful.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-25

The dramatic and musical entertainment
given last Saturday evening, by the Ladies'
of the city, was a success ia every particl-
lar, and tile net receipts were about $50
The weather WAS decidedly Inclemsnt: but
this did not keep the people away. With
ont participating we must say that the
broom brigade, under the directions of
Mrs. Captain o'Bryan.and tho instrumental
music were the principal attractions. Mrs.
kessler's splendid new piano wis received
just la time for the entertainment. That
Lady, too, knows If any body does, how to
handle the instrument. She was highly
complimented on the part she so ably fill
ell. But all did well, considering the small
amount Of practice, and those who attend.
ed the entertainment were we'll paid for
their time and trouble.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-25
From the Territory.
Red Fork Ranch, I. I. !
MAY 10 1901 Z

MAY 10, loSJ-
EDITOR index: Our party, on its way to
the Third Division of the Territory round
up, arrived here yesterday, and must wait
until the river goes down sufficiently to
let us cross. . As We go south the grass
gets better and never saw cattle looking
As well at this time of the year. They have
shed of and there will be no trouble i'm
gathering. . We met here one small
through herd, the first over the trail this
year. They were In fine fix. There Is al
so large herd south of the river waiting
to cross. The loss on this part OF the
range Is very light, not over three per
cent, and the loss i'm the Territory Is moth
Ing like rs heavy as in the state. On our
way down we were Joined by Dave Thom-
as, Of Drumm's range and LATE Rcckard
from the spade range. They are both jol-
ly boys and know how to roundup and cut
out. .Rcckard and the writer rounded
up twenty turkeys the other day, cut out
two Of thu best and drove them three miles
to camp and yesterday rounded up two
deer. VIII write again from Reno.
q T. n
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-25
NEARLY DROWNED.
Watsr-sp0at in the Territory.

A party from this city who were visiting
Col. Brands ranch, 80 miles below here
In the Territory, came near being drowned
during the heavy rain that occurred on the
night OF the 10th, and the news only reach
cd this city yesterday, or there would have
been great uncasinrss.
+. II. Shelley, wife baby and nurse, Mrs.
Geo. Geppert and son, Master Frank, were
at Col. Brands ranch WHEN the heavy rain
occurred The house not being large, IL
was given up TO Mrs. Shelley and Mrs.
GePpert, while Col Brand and wife were
Occupying tent near by, and few rods
distant Mr.. Shelley, Frank Geppert and a
young Englishman named Hamilton were
sleeping in dug-Out During Wednesday
night when the rain was pouring in tor
rents, Mr.. Hamilton felt the water on the
ioor Of the dug-o'It, and picking Frank
Geppert M he placed him on the bed with
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-25

The city council met in special session
this wick and transacted routine business.
Hlliory weidner was allowed $50 out
Of the city treasury as his salary for the
past month. This to be paid by the tax
payers for the privilege Of having an orna-
uncnt standing around on the street to
stir up trouble and cxpences for the city.
The council also passed an ordinance to
prohibit the sale Of intoxicating liquors ex-
ceptfor medicinal, scientific aud mechan-
Ical purposes. IL imposes fine OF not less
than SO nor more than 500 for a viola
tion. of the ordinance. Not only does the
ordinance attempt to prevent the selling
Of any liquors, or mixtures thereof, by
whatever name called, that will produce
IntOxicatlon; but Il prohibits the GIVING
AWAY OF Intoxicating liquors in any.shape
This IL indsed important, and is assuming
more power than we supposed the city
council possessed. A man then cannot
give his neighbor n small snip for
old acquaintance sake, or for the stomach's
sake, though he may have key OF ten-year-
old which he brought out with him to pro
vide against snake bites and Indian poison
rte! Again we say this Is an important
matter, and should be remembered by the
the possessors Of ancient a. well a. modern
liquors.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-25

Miss Alice Freeman, the daughter Of
Capt Al. Freeman, OF this city, has de-
veloPcd an histriOnic ability seldom pos
sessed by one 80 young, and she has rrceiv-
cd many words Of praise from those who
saw her In the entertainment last Saturday
evening. The little Miss speaks clearly
and distinctly aud is not the least embar-
rassed before any number OF people. With
proper cultivation there Is no reason why
she may not develop into a superior reader
and dcclalmer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-25

George ID. Orner writes to his brother
j. Z. Orner, Of this phcc, that he has ar
rived at Los Angles, California, with his
wife and has commcncedin the discharge Of
his duties as special agent of the govern
ment la prosecuting the Land fraud cases.
lie says that Is n most delightful climate,
and his description Of the fruits to be- gath
cred there at all seasons, the magnificent
nower gardens and the fragrant air, nau,r.
ally causes one to think Of the garden of
OF Paradise; at least Georges description
pictures It as next to that much talked Of
place.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-25

Old Uncle Clark Gilmore, who is one
half the colorcd population of this town,
desires up to say that IL there is any gen.
ileman who objects to eating in the same
restaurant with him, he will gladly give
him enough money to buy square meal
anywhere In town; or he will willingly
give him FREE entrance to his own house
and grounds with the privilege Of partak
Ing OF his splendid vegetables now grow
Ing. The old man Is considerably worked
up over this civil rights question.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-25

j. b. Jenkins left here to dry for Kansas
City, where he has decided to locate In the
practice Of law with his brother. During
his re'iJence In this city, Mr.. jenkins has
shown himself to be 4 gentleman and a
student, aud we hope he may do wei: In
his new location. He will attend the faI.
term Ofcourt here.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-25

l.. w. Moore has this week written sew
er''l policies for parties who are insuring
against cyclones. Among others he insur-
ed j. c. Orner's store and stock ut $1,000:
A. W. Rumscy's, at Kiowa, for 5000 and
Mrs Chathani's property at Kiowa for
$1,000.
In addition TO the above Lem has
written good policies for l.. ID. Hess
and Standiford, Youmans Il Rogers.
The total amount of policies written
this week Is about SOS 900.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-25

w. II. HARRISON, who until lately was
n large owner In the Salt Fork and Eagle
Chief Poo, was here several days this week
from Missouri. He Is locking for an In
yestnent OF some kind, and may again
locate on the Southwest range.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-25

Wool Wool! L Hays, the reliable dealer.
Of wichita, invites parties having wool for sale
TO make their consignments direct to him. and
they Win receive the highest market price. Ne
VIII furnish sacks and twine on application.
3D. Allen, his travelling agent makes regular
visits to this section ao.,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-25

The roundup party that sta rted from the
Territory on the 18th were water-bound
several days in the vicinity Of Drumm's
range, and did not likely ct to their des-
Destination In time to commence work last
Monday. But they will leave few animals
down there that belong on this range.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-25

Mr.. John =. Butler, OF Fulton county,
Ohio, at present stopping at Kingman Wis
tied this place this week. lie has for sale
a Few thoroughbred Shorthorn cattle, with
splendid pedigrees, which he Is anxious to
dispose OF Read his advertisement.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-25
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
that said proof will be made before the Probate
Judge of Barber county, Kansas, at the County
Seat, on Saturday, May 26. 1888, viz: William j.
keener, declaratOry statement No. 1922 for the
sw of $ W \, section IS, e Il of sex, sec
ton ~ 81 s. Is W. and lot l, section g. and lot
4, section g 90 8, r Is W.
He names the following witnesses IN nrova
MS continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, VIZ: Charles Curtis, John Dorl1er
City 2 D, B. rber county, Kansas.
70 c. A. NORRIS, Register.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-25

Music Music Mrs Kessler now has
her splendid new piano nc her residence,
and can accommodate a nimber OF pupils
DESTROYS OF becoming Sccq .'ainted with
music. Terms Resemble. 81.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-25

c. II. Douglass and Ed. Gilroy started
two o.,tfts to the Territory roundup this
work, Frank Whitaker being in charge for
Gilroy and VIM. Adams going for Doug
lass The outfits passed here Tuesday
with plenty OF men and horses.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-25

,. y. EabankS Of Cooper county Missouri.
came out this week with a car load or
lorles whlrh hc has disposed OF TO stock.
men of THU country. He lat-ly furnished
tho Comm che FOOL with co head OF horsys
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-25

w. l.. Murdoch returned this week from
svisitto Colorado, where he went to look
Into the stock business and to recupenltr
his health He says that stock OF all kinds
Is selling much higher there than here. Il
being no uncommon thing for stocks OF
cattle to sell for $50 to SIS all round. beeyes
cut out and calves counted. Que Large
herd was sold while he WAS there for $50 all
but that included steers as we'll as she cat
tie. Carslile Bros. have fair range out
there. but Il has a herd law country on
each side. They have only put on about
200 cattle 80 far but have been fixing up
their range. 1t appears that the water has
to be carefully looked after. A spring
will boil up out OF the sand and run few
rods when the water will disappear. They
have been boxing their springs so as to
provide for dry spells. Mr.. Mrrdock has
not fully determined on locating.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-25
Land Office at Larned, K9nsas,

hpr1I 10, I'M.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof i'm 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, May 20, 1888, viz: John
Dorher, declaratory statement No 1881, for the
sex re Y. section IL, e Il n e y and \ 8 Q
\, section 20, "a s, lew.
He names the following witnesses to to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz: Gina G. Sessions. Charles Cur
IT'S. William J. Keener and John w. Curd, all OF
Lake City p o, Barber COUNTY, Kansas.
40 c. A. MORRIS, Register
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-25

Reports detrimental to our interests, to the
effect that ii. II. Richards is still member of
the firm of STAMFORD, YoUNANs & ROGERS,
having been circulated, we take this method
of saying to our patrons that we have purchas-
ed the interest heretofore owned by the said
H. H. Richards in the store, and he is in no
way connected with us in the mercantile bust
ness. SrANDIFoRD, YouMASs RooEns
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-25

Joseph Bennett and WIN. Owens OF r.
gin, Texas, are here with bunch OF horses
which they dCsic to sell out Mr.. Bennett
was here with good herd OF horses last
year.