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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23
Lake City'sLatest.

For several weeks we have been telling
our readers about the grand masquerade
ball, supper and house warming which was
to be the big event in the history Of Lake
City, and we are happy to state that the
promises in every way were fulfilled last
night The engineer Of the affair was
Reub. Lake whose name the city bears.
The date selected, February 22d, was alike
to celebrate the birthday Of the great and
truthful Washington and to remind the
people that in their midst they had one who
was first In truth, first In enterprise and
first In the hearts Of his countrymen. Mr..
Lake has just completed new and COM
modious building for his mercantile estab-
lishment, 25xs5 feet and two stories high
His increasing business demands this i'm
provement and the commercial importance
Of the town called for 1t. The building
would be creditable in any town.
Last night both floors had been smooth.
ed and waxed until they were immense
mirrors, and by 8 O'Clock one hundred
couples were keeping time to the music fur
nishedby the select bands. On the frs
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

There WAS quite circus on the streets
Wednesday afternoon late. IL appears
that NJ. c Thompson and 10. Owens chary-
ed Doctor Ayers with DIGGING their cattle,
and were proceeding to punish him when
Hlliery Weidner, deputy sheriff, interfered,
and It became necessary for him to use his
fists considerably. Then when the bellig-
erents Ivere separated, there was about
twenty minutes of loud talking, until 1t
became necessary forPolice Justice Tur-
ney to Issue warrants for the arrest of MIR.
Owens and MIR. Thompson They were
fined 50 and costs.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

Under the law creating the new judicial
district the terms OF court will be held in
this county the first Tuesday in March and
November. The first court will then be
held here one week from next Tuesday,
March 9Th.
The bill provides that all proceedings of
every Kind and character, and all. bonds,
recognizances, snbpenas, and all of the
processes fevery kind and character pend
Ing In any Of the courts Of said counties, or
either OF them. at the date Of the passage of
the act, shall stand, be rehrrnable and tria-
bic at the first term Of said court for said
counties as specified i'm the act, the same as
II the change had not been made.
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floor were those without masks. and who
preferred more quiet hop than a masquer-
ade would insure. The band on this floor,
from Iuka, Messrs. C.S. and z. B. Matt
and Harry McNain, handled the instru-
ments.
But the principle attraction was up stairs
where there were many and rare characters
represented; the fair ladies vieing with
each other in splendid costumes and the
gallant gentlemen adding to the interest
by assuming characters representing the
people Of the whole world. OF the latter
there were too many TO attempt at discrip-
ton, much less naming the characters, SO
we pass them. by saying the costumes were
in instances elegant, many of them appro-
pirate and number decidedly ridiculous.
In this room the music was furnished by
the Slack family, Of this county, the men,
bers being Mr.. and Mrs. Slack, C. w. Slack,
p. II. Slack and E. jerks. They wer e
highly complimented on their music and
justly 80.
Among the many ladies present en- mas
one we noticed particularly the following
In handsome costumes:
Miss Colcord represented Sister of Char
ity and was completely disguised.
Miss Lacy, in dead black, was Night.
Miss Belle Rupert was covered with rare
plants and choice flowers and represented
the Flower Girl.
Miss Angie Feltner, Mourning.
Miss Maggie Champion. who is indeed a
''fnll hand, !" was High w-Jack-and-G Game.
Miss Collins, Grandmother.
Miss Ella Feltner, the Red Rose.
Miss Fannie Mills, Purity.
Miss Celia Mills, Princess.
Miss Bette Mills, Innocence.
Miss Vickie Mills, Morning.
Miss Tenia and Miss Belle Bunch, Henri
eta and Louise, the Two Orphans.
Mrs. Gussie Bunch. Maria Antionette.
Miss Harriet McElwain, Chinese Lady.
Miss Hettle McElwain, Star of the East.
Mrs. Henry Espey, Shepherdess.
Miss Medic Pierce, Bead Girl.
Miss Abbie Champion, Seven Stars.
Miss /. ID. Lake, Travelling Lady.
Miss Hattie Powell, Autumn.
Mrs. II. Lake, Queen Victoria.
At III o'clock the masks were removed
and supper was announced, and this proved
pleasant part of the entertainment. Two
tables were spread, one at the hotel con-
Quoted by f. +. Kincheloe, and the other
at the residence OF MIR. Lake. At both
places the tables were loaded with good
things, the supper being prepared without
regard to cost.
In the afternoon there was considerable
amusement afforded by horse-racing and
other sports. There Were a number of
scrub races, but the main interest centered
on dash between the "kingman horse
which beat Dick Lees sorrel az this place
lately, and pony owned by w. w. Woods
backed by number of parties. The King.
man horse was to beat the pony 80 feet in
200 yards, but did not Go it. About S4OC
changed hands on this race.
The entire affair was a success, well at
tended by representative citizens, and was
worthy Of the young and prosperous city
All things considered, there has been few
more pleasant gatherings in this section.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23
ANNOUNCEMENT
TX T RAQRDIRARV
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The many customers Of L. r PEARSON are
just now afforded an opportunity of investing
in a line Of bargains never before offered in
city the size of this. The entire stock of heavy
WOODEN goods, wraps, dolmans, shawls, hoods,
hosiery, heavy shoes, winter clothing, over
coats, and in fact everything purchased for the
Fail and Winter trade, must be disposed Of to
make room for the Spring stock now being re-
ceived. Ladies viii find it to their interest to
call around and examine these goods whether
they desire to purchase or not.
And about that Spring stock; If the magnif-
icent stock opened out last Fall was "daisy,"
the new stock viii be whole boquet of flowers
Without question the new goods comprise the
finest assortment and the most substantial
quality ever offered in the town.
This is but an indication of what is to be ex-
pected of Pearson.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

Cattlemen are generally feeling we'll over
the splendid weather of the past week, and
the stock have been able to sun themselves
and all up. There is plenty of water, and
cattle have grazed back.to the ridges away
from the larger streams and are getting
grass that has been grazed over but little
this winter. The general opinion Of ranch
men Is that the loss on last years through
Texas and Missouri cattle will reach s per
cent. the country over, while the loss in
cattle that have been previously wintered
or raised here will not exceed 2 per cent.
There has been quite loss in saddle horses
the past winter from various causes, and
the prospects are that good COW horses will
bring extra prices here In the spring.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

The new and commodious school house
Is fast nearing completion, and when It is
ready for occupancy this town will rank as
one OF the best I'm the Southwest as an edu-
cational center. No better place near here
can be found for educating children, when
all the surroundings are taken into consid-
Grafton Here Is good society, the people
all being frugal and industrious, and all
having visible means Of support The
town Is healthy, free from all malaria, and
being away from the railroad is not
troubled with the dread contagious dis
eases We have pure water and plenty Of
fresh air. The town Is a moral one, and
rOughs and rOwdies are few. None of the
temptations Of railroad cities confront the
young, and still there is enough life and
activity to prevent monotony.
Stockmen who have their families on
ranches could keep them here as cheaply
as In the country, and they would not be
greatly inconvenienced by living here, and
besides their children would have better
school advantages than could possibly be
obtained on the range.
The people here are determined on hav-
ing good teachers in their new school build
ing'and If it is too late to come TO town
this spring, we suggest that stockmen con-
slider the matter and make their arrange
ments to move in next fall. Town proper
ty can be secured here at reasonable price:
and building material can be obtained with
out Inconvenience.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

The proprietors of the city meat market.
Petit & Currie, surprised their customers
last Saturday by suddenly announcing that
for the present they would sell no more
meat Il being their intention to close their
shop. As this was the only meat shop in
town, the citizens were to some extent in
dignant, especially as there had been no
previous notification Of the proposed clos
ng. Petit 4 Currie claim that they cannot
afford to move their slaughter house from
of Spring creek, in accordance with the
direction Of the city council, and therefore
would butcher no more. or course they
had the right to quit business, but citizens
are generally Of the opinion that their sud-
den determination 10 close was unfair.
This drm has been treated literally by the
town, and their patrons had reason to ex-
pect better treatment. But the people will
not go hungry, for fortunately there is al
ready plenty Of good meat to be had. Jack
Pardee and john Fleming have been kill
ing some nice cattle and are getting all the
trade they desire. They expect 10 open a
regular shop In few days.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

A. w. Little has purchased the property
now occupied by ii. C. Thompson & Co.
and used rs court house, and the gypsum
house and two lots near the NJ. +. church,
from Stolp & Sou. His brick house on
Kansas avenue went rs part payment for
the property purchased.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

We neglected to mention last week that
the disease OF which AL. Updegraf died at
Dodge City was supposed to be small pox
instead OF pneumonia. The newspapers in
the Southwest generally have had good
words to say for the deceased, and especial
" are they profnse in praise of his bravery
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

In another column Il the advertisement
OF II. h. Elliott, the merchant tailor OF
wellington who supplies this community
with nearly all Of its sunday clothes. His
agent, g. d. Brown, was here this week
and took large number of orders
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

Dick Carter and John Cuddy are TIP from
their ranch on the Cimarron, Indian Terri
tory, and shy the principal loss In cattle so
far Is confined TO last years through stock.
They think the loss on wintered stock will
not exceed ono and onehah per cent to
this dafe
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

Lou Eebrocht came In this week from an
extended hide hunt through the county,
and reports no trouble In finding all he
could handle These arO mostly from cat
tie driven In last year, but few wlntered
cattle having died.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

W. y. Houghton, accompanied by his
friend, y. b. Ricketson, also Of Milwaukee,
arrived here this week, after an extended
trip through the South. They were over
IN Cuba short time on their trip, aud had
splendid time on that sun-burnt isle.
They wih n'sticatc on the Greever-Hough-
ton ranch awhile.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

A party Of capitalists and Spectators
from Glen's Falls New York, came i'm
Tuesday Onaf flying visit To Messrs. Brisbin,
Wing and Hitchcock, who were their old
ncighb0rs. The parties arc on the look
ont for large sheep ranch, and will likely
locate In Colorado. The gentlemen were
Mcssrs LevenS, Laphan, Finch, Whitney
and Russell.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

A delegation from Kiowa, composed Of
Aleck Hopkins, Hank O'Bryan, J. Streeter
and +. d. Streeter, passed through here
yesterday on their way to the "hoo-doo" at
Lake City.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

John McGnth and lady were In town
this week. He reports but few dead cattle
In the sand creck and blackberry pool and
thinks if the present fine weather continues
their loss will be light.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

Pat Gallagher, an olLtImer on the range,
was looking the city over this week. lie
has nice bunch OF cattle Of his own and
talks Of moving out north with them this
spring where he can raise some feed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

Il n. HolcOmb was In this week and re-
ports that 80 far this winter Of his 1900
sheep his loss does not exceed 20 head
Mr. Hoicomb has given his flock close at
tent'on, as well As about 1000 bushels OF
oom.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

Stamford. Youmans Rogers can make it
to the interest of the ladies to call and examine
their textile fabric department. Spring win be
here soon, and viii call for new dresses, lighter
clothing and light wraps 81
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

VIM. Blair, OF the Comanche pool, was
quite sick several days this week at the
Medicine Lodge House with an attack OF
pneumonia; but Is now up and about.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

w. w. Cook spent several days this week
In the eastern part OF the county on bust
ness connected with his commission agency.
Look at the additions TO his advertisement.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

The immense stock of cooking and heating
stoves I'm stock at Geppept s. stones must be
closed out to make room for spring goods. A
most excellent opportunity to get bargains. 90
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

NA dapple grey horse, Is hands high, Z
62Syears old; no brands in sight; right hind
foot sets little out; saddle marks: very gen
tie Also, one sorrel pony, white face and feet
has bell on Also one bay and one brown, all
years old and branded aP connected on right
shoulder. Also one yeariing sorrel no brand
S54 E NJ. PYLE, Sun City, Kans.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

The first lot Of the new stock Of goods
for oliver q Roberts store came in yester-
day.
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There arc pbout $40 belonging TO the
stock meeting which met here last year
that will be devoted TO the meeting to oc-
cur this year.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

Already the new stock for their spring trade
Is being opened by Standiford, Youmans &
Rogers The clothing offered Is q superior ar
tcle, well suited for this range. 81
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Mrs. Geo. Sindcrson will start Monday
for Eureka Springs, where she viii remain
for several months for the benefit Of her
health.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

Pat Larlin, Geo. w. Hendrckson, AL.
Flohr, Jas. Mills and Tom Doran formed
group that registered from Lake City
and dined at the Medicine Lodge House
Tuesday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

). L. Stone went to Harper this week
with his daughter, Miss Nina, who started
on visit to her old home at Allegah,
Michigan.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

1t IL better for persons contemplating the
erection OF wire fences TO buy their wire now.
Geppert Stone are prepared to I'LL orders at
reasonable figures and on short notice. 80
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j. w. Morris handed around the cigars
this week on the return Of his wife from
anSUtendcd visit to Charlton county, No.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

The old bank building will be occupied
by Charlie Martin rs a billiard hall and
barber shop.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

John Nelson has gone to Topeka to at
tend a meeting Of the A. o. u. W., and will
visit his Odd home In Iowa before his re-
turn.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

This week T. L. o'Byan sold for Marion
Thompson 80 head Of domestic cows, two.
three and four years old. for S25 per head.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

W. N. Wilson, OF Sun City, received this
week from Topeka a dnlft for $1,000, as a
back pension.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

II. II. Richards and family will soon re-
move to Wichita, where he will engage in
business.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

Road wagons, freight wagons, spring wagons,
buck boards, fine buggies and carriages-in
fact anything that goes ON wheels at Geppert &
Stones. az
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

w. A. Mount, of Little Mule creek, this
week recovered s93G.sO, back pension due
him.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

The postmaster here now gets n salary Of
Sl,l0O, the otiice having been made third
class one.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

w. II. James, Of Massachusetts,, Is here
again seeing II he can ind good invest
ment H not be will go to Arizona Ger
tain.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

Landlord Shelley, Of the Medicine Lodge
House, went over to Harper yesterday in
search OF good cook for his hotel.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

Mont. Burney has accepted position in
the store ofSh.ndiford, Youmans q Rog-
ers.
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Dick Mathews came in Tuesday from the
Comanche pool range.
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Jimmie Miles was stopping at the McLrlp
HOuse Tuesday.
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Ranch supplies-that is EVERYTHING needed
at COW camp-furnished by Standiford, You
mans Rogers. They make speciality of this
trade, and ask an examination Of their Stock 81
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Judge Shepler made trip to IArned this
week 10 attend TO business connected with
the land oGice ut that place.
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Nina Smith received the prize for the
most improvement in writing, under Prof,
Lacy.
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"Tay" Barton and Harry Glenn, of Har-
per, were In town this week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

The Masonic order of this place have TO
eeived $50 desk for their lodge room.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

PtJOhn Moore Is home from Wyoming
where he has been for year In the stock
business.
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Pat Carnegia, who Is well known by al
most every cowman in the Southwest. is on
visit to his sister, Mrs. j. A. Roberts, who
lives In the eastern part of this county.
Pat has just returned from a trip through
Louisiana and Texas, and has been Iocat-
Ing ranches for Eastern capitalists. He
also purchased for himself ranch with
1000 cattle on 1t in Mitchell county, Texas,
besides some 5000 cattle which he will
drive In the spring to his Clmarron ranch.
de says cutie are selling very high in
Texas, but are In good shape and will be
marketed early. The first dead cattle he
saw to speak of was in the Texas Panhan-
die. The past few years have been years
of prosperity to Pat, which comes of his
thorough knowledge of the business and
untiring industry and pluck. or such we
are glad to chronicle success.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

~ GTRAYED.-One light bay horse brand
&H ed round top AL ON left Thigh: also one
dark bay horse, blazed face, branded II on the
right thigh. Reward OF IS for information
leading TO their recovery.
II. Y. IRVINE, Elm Mills.
Or, 7. A. MCCLEARY. Medicine Lodge. q
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

Mrs. w. p. Ewing has been visiting
friends at Peabody, kansas, for several
days
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+. T. Beach, the hardware MIN, has pur-
chased the Ben woodlrd property md will
occupy Il soon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

All kinds OF wallpaper, from the cheapest
that ever kept the wind out of a shanty to the
finest that ever adorned palace walls, at Cal.
Orners drug store. A new lot has just been
received. 81
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Miss Anna Smith, Mt the McI.ulu. has
been suffering seventy with neuralgia for
seyezal days
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

@. W. james and wife, Of the Comanche
Pool, wore In town several days this week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

ID. C. Brisbin returned this week from a
visit TO his family al Topeka.
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Young Cattle Fnr sala

loohead yearlings; rs head 2-yearolds; IS head
S-year olds; all In good nix and OF good colors.
This bargain open until March LIST only.
T.L.0BRYAN,
MaIf T
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DID Vanderbilt say "The public be d-d?''
Wedo not know: but we are certain that
the man who buys the Smith-Fn.zer
boot VIII get his moneys worth. For sale
by Simon Lebrecht and Reub. Lake. %
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Building material Of every description con
stantly in stock at Geppert Stones. 81
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n AS opened up first class barber shop I'm
44this city and invites his old friends from the
city. He has the latest Improved chairs and
tools and does good work. 3Ss
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Books Of fiction, history, poetry, science and
art at the post ONCE news stand. 81
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A Good Place IN Sion,

The MEDICINE LODGE HOUSE, under the
new management of Shelley & Layton, is
prepared to accommodate all guests who
may call. Good rooms, bountirul table.
and all the accommodations to be found in
well regulated hostelry. Good rooms for
commercial men. The headquarters for
stockmen. ianI2-49
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

Parties desiring to supply their ranges or pas
lures with windmills and pumps are reminded
that Geppert Stone can furnish any pattern
desired. IS