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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

II. y. Simpson has purchased Of II. NJ.
lngraham half interest In the lattcr's liy-
cry aud feed stable. Ittakes spry one
to keep mp with the livery stable changes
IN this city.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

For chils and fever, ague, dumband third day
ague ren1ittant or intermittant fever, or any dis
ease OF q Hialari01s nature, use Collins Aguc
Cure. II is an absolute and positive cure, thor
oughly cleansing the system Of all germs Of ma
larial poison, acting directly ON the liver and
bowels. Every bottle n warranted 10 cure or
money refunded Price 30 cents. Sold by all
druggists
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

MARmED-At the residence of James
Springer, father or the bride, December
26th, 1884, Judge I. L. O'Bryan officiating,
Mr.. JoHS w. vAUoIN aud Miss GRACE L.
SFRNoER, all Of this county.
Ths best wishes Of many warm friends
viii 70 with this young couple.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

from stockmen who have been over the
county considerably within the past few
weeks, we learn that mp to this time there
has been very little feeding done among
rnehmer, aud that stock OF all kinds are
In good condition for this season Of the
yrsr. Cows that had Late calves appear to
be In the worst flesh, Of course; but there
has been no Suffering yet among these.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

Newt Lawrence and Miss Matte Harris,
both well known In this city, were married
Mt Lake City Christmas day by Justice Jas.
Nurse. The young couple were in the city
Wednesday and took dinner at the Medicine
Lodge house.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

We have engaged the services Of good
correspondent to furnish the news from
Elm creek, and when anything happens up
there we have no doubt that -. A. NJ" will
report the facts In good shape.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

A temperance convention Is called to
meet In this city on Saturday, January 9Th.
There Is no regular programme outlined,
but the good Of the cause will be discussed
from every standpoint.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

Judge Shepler is spendidg the most Of lis
time now surveying in the county. Yester-
day he was out on Mule creek and from
there went to the Stith pasture.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28
Rlantinn AZ nirnntnr.

There will be an election Of directors Of
the MEDICINE Valley Bank at the Office o.
the bank on Monday, January 18th, 1884
at o'clock p. M.
E. w. PAINE, President
GEo. GEFFKRT, Cashier. 30-3
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

The new organ for the Presbyterian
church, purchased with the proceeds Of the
Queen Esther entertainments, will be here
In few days. The Christian church is
also to have n new organ In a few weeks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

The Balm and Smith wagon, as good As
ever went on four wheels, of the different
styles and sizes for sale at bedrock prices,
by Am Allen on North Main street.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

Dick Lee has purchased and stored away
nj Kingman 1000 bushels Of corn, which
he will hold for hard times. II ID now sell
ling for "a cents In Kingman.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

A favorito pastime this week has been
rafting OF articles by throwing dice. One
unabridged dictionary changed hands three
times, and an album was thrown of so fire.
qucntly that Il had no back left.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

John Dohrer has put another chair in his
barber shop, has another workman and Is
now In shape to accommodate all who may
come In TO see him.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28
List Of Letters
AN sLYKE Pm.
Caffla for aala

have for sale 50 head OF Thoroughbred
Durham cattle, consisting OF COWS, one and
two year old heifsrs, two Thoroughbred
qulls at head Of herd. The cows have been
kept on the range, while the mifers were
raised here and are fully accliunted. These
cattle are OF good colors and best strains.
Address me at Inka, HANS. or for particu.
ulars enquire at the ISDEx office.
J. NJ. RAwLISs.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

A year ago this date the weather was so
cold that Ice was six inches thick. Il now
appears doubtful II there will be any thick
icc this season.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

J A festival and oyster supper is to be CIV
en- next Monday evening by the ladies Of
the Presbyterian church In the room under
the Cresset Office.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28
LOCAL ITEMS.

We arc doing a good business In supply
log ine clothes to those to persons who IN
Sat on having their suits made to order.
We havea contract with the best merchant
tailoring establishment Ia tho east, and
guarantee perfect fits.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

There will be a dance given In the new
hall In KiowA, New Years eve, December
81, 1888, by the KiOwa Building AssOcia.
ton.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

A lady lost ut the Geppcrt-Stone ball a
clasp or ornament to gold bracelet. Re
turn to this Office and be suitably rewarded.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

Capt. wm. Blair, Of the Comanchc Pool
came In and spent Christmas in town this
week. He has now gone to Kansas City to
remain few days.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

Among the various and many boys in
town this week from the range we noticed
Milf Ewing, Charles Colcord, l. Johnson,
John Quinn, John Smith, Mel. Courtand so
firth
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

Masqusute ball at Lake City next Tues-
day night, January LIST. Everybody invi-
ted 10 attend.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

Charles W. Thompson, the seventeen
ycar-old sou Of VIM. II. Thompson, Of this
city, died last Monday evening, after sick
ness OF but few days duration, though lie
had been suffering with chilIs for quite a
while. lie WIS buried Tuesday afternoon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28
Dissolution Of copartnsrship.

The copartnership heretofore existing under
the firm name Of Nine Ingraham, engaged in
the livery and feed stable business. has been
dissolved, Mr.. Mike retiring. Mr.. Ingrahan
will continue the business at the old stand and
will collect all debts due the old firm and pay
all debts due by them.
OAK MIZE.
81 TT N TNnRAuAA
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

l.. l.. Tmmons, who ranches 1t the head
Of Mule creek, has taken up one brown
horse, branded diamond on the shoulder,
kM on the lcft hip aud + on the same hip.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28
Re 9tockmen.

Te etockmen.
have on hand between 300 and 400 tons
of feed, consisting Of millet, sorghum and
prairie hay, and corn fodder which l will
sell at reasonable rates and allow purchas
ers to feed on the premises. Or will feed
the stock by the month. Best of care guar
anteed. Plenty Of good range, water and
shed room. Best place for stock in Pratt
county. Call on or address,
r. l.. White,
26tf. Mt. Nebo, Pratt Co., Kans.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

The public is invited to go to the hard
ware store of Am. Allen and examine the
prices he now offers goods ut. They are
away below anything known here before.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

Tom Walker and wife aud Miss Clara
Cline were down from san City Tuesday
and Wednesday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

Keep an eye on the old cow. II that
other fellow has not good feed, shelter and
water, o. COyle. three miles south of the
Lodge has. 2ss
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

Henry Morchead Is again In trouble, and
this time Il is again about the mysterious
Disappearance Of a cow-brute. It appears
that VIM. and John Malloy had Morehead
keep several head OF cattle for them. and
when they called Tor their stock yearling
heifer was missing, and Morehead could
not or would not tell what had become OF
the animal Things went on this way for
several months, until last Tuesday, when,
according to Aorehead, the Malloy boys
got part Of their satisfaction out Of him.
Tie says that On Tuesday he was going
home from town, and when a mile from
here he was waylaid by the Malloy boys
who demanded that he give them the value
Of the heifer In money, give them COW in
stead or sign a note for the valve of the
heifer. Refusing to make settlement In
any Of the ways mentioned, Morehead
claims the Malloy boys proceeded to give
him severe maullng with stakes they took
out Of his wagon frame. He came to town
and secured the services Of Attorney Sam
pie and proposes to prosecute them.
We have since heard that the Malloys
went before Justice Paddock and plead
guilty to the assault and were fined In
small amount
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28
II. VI. INGRAHAM.
"a

Road wagons, freight wagons, spring wagons
buck boards, nne busgies and carriages-in
fact anything that goes on wheels ut Geppert q
Stones. ~
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

The Medicine Valley Bank stockholders
Will elect directors on the 18th OF January.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

Building material OF every description con-
stantiy In stock at Geppert & Stones. 81
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

4 Double Anchor -four, the best In the mar
ket az (3Ol MICS q Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

A hns line Of Fan and Winter Ooaks. Dol
mans and Jackets Just arrived az A. c. sheI
oon'a rs
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

A span Of good horses, hairless anc
spring wagon for sale. Inquire 1t tl,c store
ofM Gigs 4 Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

Candies. wsInuts, Popcorn balls end
App'es, At MaGs q CO. 20
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

DIR. Jackson's Indian eye eaive is a certain
safe and efficacious remedy for inf1amed, weak
or Rranulated sore eyes. Cooling AMI soothing
in its effects. 1t arouses the secrctious, opens
the tear ducts and strengthens and restores the
failing eye sight. Price rs cents per box. Sold
by all druggists.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28
StHQued Horse.

A dark brown, 12-yesr-old, about Ia. hand.
high, branded Nm on left thigh and r on lef
hip, and dim heart on left hip. Strayed from
cine river. A liberal reward VIII be paid TO,
information that viii lead 10 bis recovery Il
left nj this once. "a
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

The young la'lirs Of this city have deci-
Did to give a Leap Year ball next wetlnes-
day evening at GeppertStone hall. Invita-
tons are to be sent out to the ladies' whose
presence Is desired by the IL. Y. d." club,
and the recipients Of invitations then select
such company As they may desire. A fva-
ture OF the entertainment will be- the draw
Ing Of neckties. The ties will be in dupli.
cate, one to be sealed In an envelope and
placed In box and drawn out by the gen.
hemrn, and he having the privilege Of the
lady's company who wears a correspond
ing neckiie, in grand. march and quadrille
immediately after the intermIssion for sup
per. Tickets must be presented at the door.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

All the money In the world is of no valuetC
you unless you have health and strength. DIR.
Jackson's famous Root and Herb cordial will
make you healthy, strong and vigorous, vital
lie, purity and enrich your blood. Sold by all
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

Dan Morris will shoe horses all around
with new shoes for 81. All other work IN
his line done at reduced prices at his old
stand. q
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

ssn:;., Is=a 9, {, sAs sslssr.ssa Caldwell .se
Co Ills b depPert 8 sioss. e -
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

Why do you complain 30? II you are feeling
bad, take DIR. Jackson's Root md Herbt or hal
IL viii tnvigorate, strengthen, vitalize nIid en-
r1ch your blood and give you new life. For
sale by all druggists. s
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

IL h better for persons coufemplat,nv a.
erection q wire fences 20 buy their wire now
6eppen stone are prepared TO an orders n
reasonable figures and On short notice a
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

For Turkey Creek Water Mills Flour
the BEST in the market, go standiford
Youmans & Rogers. 10
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28
Barber Shop For Rent.

Barber Shop For Bent.
A barber shop of two rooms, with two
chairs and all the fixtures will be rented to
u responsible party... Enquire Of
Ed. SAMPLE, Medicine Lodge
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

LABoRIEo MEk WAxTED.-At johnson
q Denton's mill, 10 miles north Of Medi-
cine Lodge, a Elm Hills pofonioe. II
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28
Mrs. belle KQnSIyke,

Everything in the hardware line, includ
ing stoves, tinwarc, implements and ma
chipery, new and fresh, at Am. Aliens.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

srANpuoHp. YorMaxs & RoeEns.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

Dec. "a, 1Ss2.-Receipts 9S7 and ship
ments 800 head. The market to-day
was steady and fairly active to the ex-
tent of the supply on sale. Among the
receipts were % cars of New Mexico
cattle which were held over for to-mor-
rows market. Sales were:
The river press., 1883-07-25
THE RIVER PRES S.

The Pioneer Press says: The final To-
cation of the Northern Pacific branch
road, from Billings to the extensive coal
fields, is to be made at once. The work
of construction is to be commenced as
soon as the location is made.
The river warehouse, which was
threatened by the washing of the banks
of the Missouri, is now free from dam
ger, as the work of rip-rapping has
checked the ravages of the stream. An
immense amount of freight is contlnu-
ally stored in this building, and great
interest is manifested in its safety
Bismarck Tribune.
Joe Dapper was arrested at Clendenin
Monday, charged with making an as
sault with intent to kill upon his wife.
There has been domestic trouble brew
ing in this quarter for some time, the
result of Dapper's intemperate habits
and neglect of his family, eliminating
in the assault mentioned. He had a
hearing in Judge McSweeney's court
and was fined $50. We trust that Joe
will now brace up and behave himself.
| We never thought him mean enough to
| become wife heater.
/ Troops G (Spalding's) and M (Fow-
| 1er's) Second cavalry, have been relieved
lfrom duty at Fort Custer and ordered to
march via Forts Maginnis and Benton,
to Fort Assinaboine, and there take sta
ton, relieving troops III (O'Brien's) and
| T. CNorwood's) of the same regiment
Upon being relieved the troops last nam
ed will proceed to Fort Custer and take
station Everybody in northern Mon
tana who knows them will regret the
departure of Capts. Norwood and
| O'Brien, both of whom are excellent Of
fcers and very pleasant gentlemen.
Jack Maclay returned yesterday from
up the river and reports that the timber
drive for the boom company must be
abandoned for the present as the water
is too low. They brought the drive
along about twenty miles when the work
had to be abandoned, the river having
fallen at least four feet in week. Mr.
Maclay thinks that when the curren
makes regular channel, as it will soon
the drive can be completed. Jacks ac
count of his persistent battle with th'
mosquitoes the past month or SO is {
thrilling one and worth hearing.
The commemorative monument to bt
placed at Fort Keogh, Montana ha
been completed for some time, and
daily expected at that point. Whel
placed in position it will be of two parts
The base is five feet six inches squar
and twelve inches in height, with bey
eled edges, the sides and top dressed il
} style known as "cutWork," leaving tn
stone in the same color as it appears il
the ledge. The die is four feet and si'
inches square at the base, and inclined
: slightly to within few inches OF tn
top, where it slopes abruptly, terminal
ing in point. The whole monument
five feet six inches. Each side of tn
die is highly polished while the top
'scutwork." On one side of the mol
ument the following incription is cut
'.To the officers and soldiers killed, G
who died of wounds received in actor
: in the Territory of Montana, while clea
ing the district of the Yellowstone
4 hostile Indians
The river press., 1883-07-25

III The command from Fort Assinaboine
(which has been scouting in the Milk
friyer country has been ordered in. Cap
tain Potter, 18th Infantry, in command
of the expedition, found no Northern
Indians this side of the line, and every
thing is quiet in that section of the ter
:, II -
The river press., 1883-07-25


n. A. Cummings yesterday received
disnatch from l. p. Baker stating that
the fire apparatus did not arrive IN time
to he GOT on the Helena, but had been
shipped on the Black Hills.
Arrangements were partly, made last ::
evening for holding strawberry festl.
val at Stockings hall on the evening OF
the 25th. for the benefit of the library.
This will be the first festival Of the sea-
son and no doubt will be largely at
tended.
Messrs. Kohrs & Bielegsherg last week
sold to Robert Ford, of Sun River, ! 2oo
head of four, five, and six year OLD cat.
tie. Also same, three hundred head of
three-year olds to the same purchaser.
Mr.. Ford is buying to supply the mount
ed police contract in the north.
Col. Ilges, the famous Indian fighter,
who has made brilliant record IN the
service. passed through the city iasl
evening en- route to Fort Smelling. He
stated to a Tribune reporter that ne nas
lately been engaged a lively cani
paign with the Cree indians, ana tha'
The river press., 1883-07-25

John Hunsberger is rusticating on
Highwood and will probably make
1-;sit to Barker before he returns.
The river press., 1883-07-25

Chas. S. Roth, of the Big Falls Of the
Missouri, is in the city. Mr.. r. expects
to soon close the sale of his valuable
property to the English company that
has contracted for
The river press., 1883-07-25

Mike Lynch has got the lower ferry
,unning again, and there will be no
more StODpageS. .~--.--~--~~a-~~~~~~
The river press., 1883-07-25

T.C. Power has applied for daily SER
vice on the Fort Benton-Billings mail
route, and it will not be long until it is
ordered. Mr.. Power was assured when
in Washington that daily service would
be granted on this route whenever the
business would warrant it, That time
is now fully at-hand.
The river press., 1883-07-25

Mrs. w. S. Stocking and Miss Lula
will take a trip to the states soon to
make a protracted visit with friends and
The river press., 1883-07-25

SUPERINTENDENT of Schools Hedges
will visit Fort Benton the last Of this
month and will be present at the lnstl-
tute to be held here.
The river press., 1883-07-25

The contract for the erection of the
Sisters hospital has been awarded to
Wilton & Coombs for $4,000. A few
changes in the original plans and speci-
fications have been made SO as to reduce
the cost of the building to the figure
named. The structure will be inclosed
tbiS season
The river press., 1883-07-25
TO HOLLYWOOD AND BACK
ONCE a WEEK

The undersigned wishes to inform the merchants of
Benton and people living on Highwood that his team
will make weekly trips between these two points, and
will be prepared to transport freight of every descrp-
tion, from small parcels to a thousand pounds Or
dcrs can be lett at Murphy, Maclay g Co.'s.
II. u. PRICE.
The river press., 1883-07-25

4 Mr. M. E. Miner, who made flying
visit to the city yesterday, informs us
that the Shonkin roundup is now at
Spring coulee and is about to conclude
its labors, having gathered probably
over 1000 steers and dry cows for deliv-
cry to /. G.. Baker Il Co. The roundup
will disband next Saturday.
The river press., 1883-07-25

Sol. poznanski, representing Levy
Bros, n. Y, clothing, and Henry Sears
& Co., Chicago, cutlery and fire arms, is
in the city. .u-~~.@
The river press., 1883-07-25
Horse or Dairy Ranch
FOR SALE.

A fine Horse or Dairy Ranch for sale, four miles
from the Barker Mines. There are 5000 acres under
fence-seven miles of good fence-a big bargain for
the one that gets it, Will be sold cheap al present
Address G. A. MARTIN, or II. D. BURGHARDT,
Manager Clendenin Smelling Co., clendenin, NJ. T.
The river press., 1883-07-25

The Rosebud is on her way up for the
fifth time, and may be looked for about
the 25th. ~-~-~~--
The river press., 1883-07-25

w. S. Baker will go down the river 1,s
on one of the first boats, en- route to St.
Louis, where he will make visit OF
some length with relatives and friends
The river press., 1883-07-25

some of his troops were now camped
near the British possessions where they
went in pursuit of the savages. The
colonel is looking hale and hearty and
expects to return to Fort Assinaboine in
about two weeks.-BisnadrcE Tribune,
18Th.
We are afraid that the present diff
Guilty over the recent horse race is apt to
give the proposed fall meeting black
eye and keep many dollar out of Ben
ton pockets. Outsiders will not bring
horses here to run if they get the i'm
preston that the money does not go
with the decision of the judges.
The Herald says that Hugh McQuaid,
OF the Independent leaves in few days
for the east, to be absent several mouths.
Saratoga, Long Branch, Manhattan,
Newport and other watering places are
included in the visiting programme, and
an autumn month or more will probable
be spent abroad. Who wouldn't be bo-
nanZa editor?
The river press., 1883-07-25

Billings is soon to have an arteslan
we'll The contract for boring the hole
has been let to P. t. Listman, OF Min
The river press., 1883-07-25

Dave Brown took his departure yes
terday for the Sandy to look alter the
hay contract. Several hundred tons are
now cut and waiting transportation 70
Fort Assinaboine. ~-v~rs~
The river press., 1883-07-25

The Billings coach rolled in at noon
Yesterday. Under the new manage
ment this line promises to develop into
the best in the territory, and at the same
time the most important.
The local of our contemporary last
night was called upon to chronicle the
loss, by drowning, Of near and dear
relative. He has the sympathy of all
his associates on the staff OF that paper.
1t looks as if the Fort Benton Boom
and Lumber Company will not get any
returns this year from their big invest
ment. But the enterprise will yet prove
q success. With the benefit Of their ex-
perience, costly though it may be, they
can accomplish good results next season.
The river press., 1883-07-25

The work of laying the foundation OF
the court house will begin not later than
next Monday. Teams will start haul
ING brick tomorrow.