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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-29

From Mr.. Z. Sample, county attorney,
we learn that ia the United States Circuit
court at Leayenworth, last week, judge
mcnt was rendered against Barber county
In the sum Of $4,000 on interest coupons
held by Chas. +. Lewis. These are FROM
the lot Of bonds known as the fraudulent
bonds."and the litigation has been going
ON for sometime. The amount sued for
was Sl3,OOO' but demurrer fled by Mr..
Sample as to $1,000 Of the amount was
sustained The next step will be to col
lect this judgement, we presume, and there
will come In the interesting part. It will
not likely be done this year, and perhaps
no other year.
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Who Will Celebrate.

Medicine Lodge will celebrate in Elm
Grove, above the bridge, the affair being
under the direction of the Grand Army
Post, Of this place. Dancing will be con
tinued through the day and evening: and
In the evening fine display Of fire works
will occur.
kiowa has made preparations for an old
time celebration, and will have a variety of
amnsements, including display of fire
works. A dance will also be conducted.
Sun City will have basket pic mic, pub
lie speaking, glee club, fire works and a
dance in the evening, interspersed with
foot races, sack races, creased poles, etc.
Lake City will have basket dinner, an
arbor dance during the day and evening,
with all kinds of amusements mixed i'm.
Amber, north OF here ten miles. will
have an all-day celebration, which will be
participated in by the citizens of that part
OF the county. Music, songs, speaking and
danciug will be the order.
Mule Creek settlement will celebrate at
Last Chance" The exercises will con.
sist OF addresses, declamations, t,bleaux.
music, races, etc.
There will be no excuse for any one fail
ing to celebrate, and we hope to hear that
Mt every point fine time was enjoyed.
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Death Of MELVIN MalIott.

a young man named Melvyn Melott, but
better known as Melvyu Craig, died ut the
Medicine Lodge House in this city Monday
night, June %, 1888 at IL O'Clock, after an
illness OF nearly three weeks duration. He
started out with the county outfit that
worked the first division of the Territory,
and was taken sick at Ash Grove three
weeks ago last Wednesday, and was
brougt to this city on the 18th, that he
might receive better attention. His trouble
nj iirst was some stomach affliction, and
this was followed by chills and fever. and
Notwithstanding DIR. johnson and DIR. Bur
ney were constant in their attention, their
efforts could not check the stubborn disease.
The patient suffered intense agony for sew
eral days before death came to his relief.
and 1t really appeared that it were better
that the messenger hasten his step. Dur
ing his illness there was no lack of careful
attendants and faithful friends, and he could
not have been more carefully looked after
II he had been at home. Among those
who deserve especial mention in cslreinp
Tor this orphan stranger, away from home
and family, We do not hesitate to mention
G. & Mills, John F. Jones, Nick. Sherlock.
I. Ii Hamilton, q. w. and Ed. Hendricks
son, l.. >. McElwain, j. +. Andrews and
John Mckitrick, all young gentlemen who
had known deceased OH the range or who
knew him in Missouri. Not a moment
passed but some one OF these were at his
side.
The funeral occ. fred Tuesday afternoon
at O'Clock, the body being first taken to
the NJ. r. church where Rev. ~ Axline.
pastor OF the Presbyterian church, conduct
eel religious srryic,s. The church was fill
ell with citizens, Ladies' and gentlemen. and
no larger gathering wO,,ld have assembled
ut the funeral OF an old citizen. The min
listers address was eloquent and appropri-
ate and was listened to with close att, n
ton.
After the sermon the body was started
to the cemetery followed by large num-
Der OF stockmen on horseback, many i'm
range costume, and a number of citizens i'm
Carriages. The procession was credtable
one for any community.
Melvyn Mellott was born in Illinois. and
when but an infant his father died. When
two years old he was adopted by MIR. Per-
ry Craig, the well known stocklnaH, now of
Greenwood, Jackson county, Mo-. who
raised him as a member of his family.
The mother and perhaps brother of the
deceased are living. Though notified
none OF MIR. Cn'ig's family could get here
la time TO see their friend alive
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-29

The Brber county roundup commenced
yesterday, at Campbcll's ranch, on the
south line OF the county, cast Of Kiowa,
and the two divisions were to work along
beside each other Up the river some dis
lance. The men and horses are in good
shape for work, and II the weather re-
mains favorable, the work will be rushed
through In good shape. IL Ia anticipated
that owing to so many pastures In the
county more time will be required than
heretofore. But there will be plenty of
assistance and the work wiz be thorough.
a number of the outfits passed through
here Tuesday and Wednesday and loaded
their wagons from our immense mercantile
establishments. II is now expected that
both divisions will manage to be close to
this place next Tuesday night and that the
boys will, generally, come in and celebrate
In an enthusiastic manner.
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LOCAL ITEM s .
In Rrisf.

Read Pearson's programme for the 4th.
...w. u. YanSlyke has gone to house.
keeping. next door to tire NJ. l.. house. .....
Retie McClcarcy las been ~ for several
ALPHABETICALLY was the liyelicst day we
have noticed this scason......Lem Moore Is
the "frskicst' widowcr IN town....T Tom
l'ost came up from the range this week
wearing full Dining room
girls wanted al the NJ l.. house......n YOU
haven't already done 80, put your name
down In favor OF nm inspector nj Kansas
City Ben Kaufman i still further inn
proving his convenient house. Eli Smith
Inns his soda fountain in running order .....
John Dohercr talks Of putting mp bath tubs
......First new hay brought In this week..
Ill. G. Thompson has resigned as eom-
cilman......I.em Moor Is out on the round
up......The VI r. Church j. abuntlantly
supplied with comfortable cllairs...-C Charlie
Strong was In town Tuesday II.
Richards was here FROM wichiu, this week.
......Jim Flemmiug has bccn sick this week
......A sister Of the Messrs. vanSlykc,ofthe
state Of Louisiana, Il here visiting tllcm......
Oak Mir has improved his livery outfits
considerably ......Dollic E.pey aud wife ARE
Keeping house Ike old folks Coan's
picture gallery Is turning OFT fine work
now. DIR. Yant has fence around his
placc......The roundup parties will spend
their Fourth In this city ......Alcck McRin-
ney viii make prospecting tour through
the west In short time......H. G. Thomp-
sons successor must be elected ut a special
elcction."".W ID. Thompson, Of Dies
Molnes, Iowa, enme In Wednesday ......Mrs.
q. A. Sandcrson, Is expected home to-mor-
row......M. l.. Sherry has lcft Lyons and
lOcatcda nj Hutchinson. BERTHE Lebrrcht
IL visiting relatives la Chicago. Beu-
dcr Is digging a large we'll for Mics livery
stable, which will be supplied with wind
mill aud large trough for p. bile conyrn--
isnce."".W.F. Moore last week purchased
bunch Of 20 cattle for Sl,4JO......D. W.
Wing has gone on a protricted visit to his
old home ut Glcn's Falls New York ......
Christiah mite society at Mrs Fowler's
next Thursday afternoon. How do tire
designations Of the city officials strike you
Cal orner will likely connect himself
with a drug house In Topcka......C. A.
Shobc Is home from Kansas City.
Capt. Ayers came down from san City
yesterday dob Campbell Is up from the
Territory.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-29

Yesterday dispositions were taken i'm this
city before Justice Hess in u case pending
IN court In Henry county, Mo-, in which
Shobc &Johnson are suing Mr. Z. b. Cole.
OF this place, for $1,000 dImagcs. In the
fall of 1881 feed was Source in Missouri and
1t was necessary to drive many cattle away
or let them starve. Mr.. Cole was driving
out lot Of his own aud Shobe &. johnson
sent with him 300 head Tie cattle were
poor and many died. 80 the owners refused
to pay MIR. Cole for his services and sned
hlm for $500 for neglect of Il ty. NJ. A.
fyk", OF Clinton, Mo, was here for the
plaintiff aud G.. W. Ellis represented Mr..
Cole
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The meeting then adjourned.

During the late sessions of the Board
of Arbitration of the Cherokee Strip
Live Stock Association the following
cases were heard and determined:
S. +. d E. G. Pool VS. Broadwell s. Co.
Broadwell allowed Is, 600 acres OF range
S. F. 81 E. G. Pool VS. Texas Land and
Cattle Co.; a dispute about water on
Sand creek; creek divided equally be-
tween the parties.
John Love Il Son VS. Standard Oil Co. /;
decided that plaintiffs had no rights
before the board as they had paid not
taxes or had any evidence of range priv
ileges.
Burroughs vs. Richmond; a strip of
two miles bordering on the Nez Perces
reservation, which both claimed, given
to Richmond.
The board will meet again July 5th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-29

Tuesday another sale of Sand Creek and
blackberry Pool stock occurred. A. II.
aud \. w. Mckinney selling ont to II. ID.
Thompson, Of the firm of +. G Hubble &
Co, OF the samc range. ~Ihere will be $40
head OF mixed cattle, and the price per
head Is $50 all around, which includes all
calves branded in 1881. This also includes
the interest Of these gentlemen ia the pool
range and fence, Altogether the price paid
In not considered large one. The cattle
will be held by Jas. Lockerd. managing
partner Of the firm of F. &. Hubbell &.
Co. OBryan x Shepler made the trade
for the parties.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-29

This week two children were found on
the range north Of here several miles and
brought to town by the driver Of the King
man coach. One was girl Is years old
and the other boy Of IL. They gave
their names rs Dalton, and claimed their
parents were dead but that they had sis
ter somewhere In this vicinity; said they
were from Reno county. No one doubted
their story until Wednesday, when their
father came after them, and found them
getting free board at the Medicine Lodge
house. lie said that their mother and sis
ter had left home and were acting badly.
and that these two children were all of his
family that were LEFT him. The children
acknowledged their father, but claimed
that he had SO badly mistreated them that
the len home for protection.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-29

The Comanche Pool, by consent of Ev-
ans, Hunter & Newman, to whom they had
sold their onc-ycar-old Stttrs, have cancel
Ell the contract and will keep the yearling-
on their range. Having assurance now
that that part Of their range in the Terri
tory can be occupied without interruption
for five years at least, the pool has decided
to put on more cattle rather than drive any
oil the range. The yearlngs were princi-
pally all gathered, and the losses in that
class was surprisingly small.
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,.Hhn WIN be the nsxtr.

This has been good week for resigna-
ions from city officials. For some rea /.
not yet made public, II. G.. Thompson
Last Friday evening handed to the mayor
his resignation, and it was immediately ac-
cepted THIS leaves the council without
president, for Mr.. Thompson held that
responsible position.
Last night the city marshal, W. II Weld
ner, tended his resignation to the mayor,
and il is needless to say it was also accept
Ell.
There Is rumor that at least one other
member Of the council will resigS I'm n
short time.
Thus "One by one the roses fall"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-29

johnson. inspector Of the Cherokee Strip,
to be paid the proceeds OF the assessment
for lis services at Kansas City in looking
alter the stock of the parties who pay. II
the number listed does not equal 1000 by
Jaly Is, then the money subscribed is to be
returned to the parties who paid i'll
1t was suggested that all parties come
forward at once with their names and the
brands they represent; and that no matter
ifthey belonged to the Southwestern asso-
chiffon or not, they may have their stock
looked after on payment of the small as
sessment Of one cent per head on the num-
Der they own or control. The city papers
were requested to give prominence to this
point.
Dir. Field suggested that the chairman,
Mr.. Cook, correspond with Mr.. johnson
and ascertain what be will charge per head
for recovering animals for individuals in
the event that the necessary 1000 cattle are
not listed.
The meefinor thor, oJ;on-oa,I
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-29

Medicine river made an unexpected rise
wednesday, and our people could not TN
dcrstand how il could, when no rain had
fallen here fora week. 1t occurs, howev-
or, that heavy rain fell west of here Tues
day night which raised all the streams In
that section. The river was barely florida
bic Yesterday Afternoon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-29

Twoyoung couples from Iuka came down
"Wednesday afternoon TO look at our little
city. They were Me-. c. 4. Warren, editor
Of the Timcs,and Miss Amanda Briggs and
Me. G. r. smith and Miss Eta Taylor.
They regretted their inability to remain
here until after the Fourth. Messrs. War.
rem and smith made the INDEX a pleasant
Walt
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-29

At A. G. Sheldon's, parasols, fans,
kid gloves, new shades and black, with
Fosters lacings. Every pair warrant
ed. Also mOuscataire kids, silk and
Isle thread gloves; new style collars
and laces; cOrsets and hosiery. dress
goods, buttons and dress trimmings at
bottom prices.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-29
By Order of Committee.
Cattle fnr Sale

Four hundred one and four year old heif-
ers and twenty-five one year old steers for
sale, also few milch and butter cows. The
above are cIrtf;Illy selected bunch OF do
nestle and high grade Kansas raised stock.
and comprise the entire herd at Big Crystal
Spring ranch. For further information
call at the ranch six miles southwest of
Harper or address ii. +. Burr, Harper
Kansas. Al
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-29

You can't surmise my great surprise.
The first time that I advertised.
Right after nine, they formed In line.
Customers aud old friends OF mine.
Eager TO buy, for the reason why,
That was wise 70 advertise.
i do suppose that shall dispose
or all the goods In store.
You may take the hint
IL you want naint and advertise.
"A. q. sheldon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-29

Burt. Wilcox, member Of the Walnut
Grove Pool, had the small bone Of his riaht
leg broken last week by his horse falling
on him. s. T. Major reduced the fracture
by using old boot legs for bandaEcs sur
rounded by sanks OF sand.
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Land Office at Larncd Kansas.

June j, 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settlerihas filed notice of his intention
that said proof will be made before the Probate
Judge OF Barber CO. nty, Kansas, at the county
seat, on Saturday July IA, 1888, viz: Hurburt
T. Irvine, declaratory statement No. 1914, for
the west = n \ and east 4 n W u, section 81,
township 81 range Ii west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
MS continuous residence upon, and cultivation
OF said land, viz: L. A McCleary, of Medicine
Lodge p. o., William Dark, of Red Creek p o.
William c. Mills and William Williams, of Lake
City P. o., all of Barber county Kansas
G. A. MORRIS, Register.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-29
Star GaIlerv Oman

Mr.. and Mrs. s. L. COan announce that
the Star Photograph Gallery is now open
and fitted up with all modern conveniences
for conducting the business. Photographs,
tin-types, gems, and in fact every style of
pictures done in the highest style of the art
and at moderate prices.
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New Mail Line.

On Monday, July 2, l will start tri-
weekly hack between Kiowa and Harper,
Kansas, leaving Kiowa Monday, wcdnes-
day and Friday, at o'clock, arriving at
Harper o'clock. Leaving Harper Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday, at O'Clock
and arriving at Kiowa at o'clock. Will
carry freight, express, and passengers at
reasonable rates.
4-3 EsAU LAMB
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-29
The Fourth at Kiowa.

We are making preparations-for an
old time celebration at Kiowa. Bas-
ket picnic at grove during the day, plat
form dance; good speakers have been
engaged. y general good time expect
ed. Grand pyrotechnic display at
night. Come everybody and have a
good time.
BY Order of Cnmmittan
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-29

Land Office at Larned, Kansas.
June 20 1888.
NOTICE Is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention
70 make final proof in support of his claim and
Inat said proof will be made before the Probate
Judge OF Barber county Kansas, at the county
seat ON saturday. August 4th 1883, viz: Joseph
q. Carr, declaratory statement No. 1885, for
the II n = sec IL twp % south range IL west.
Lot sec IL and lot of sec. twp 80 south
range ii west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF, saia lend, viz: William Kelley. James Will
son, A. X. Mills, George Summers, all of Med
icine Lodge Postofice. Barber county, Kansas.
G. A. MORRIS, Register
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-29
Land Office at Larned, Kansas,
Juna 18th 1891

O11IOO 7
June 18th, 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof In support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before S. j. Shep-
Ter, Probate Judge, at Medicine Lodge. Kns
on Saturday, July 18th, 1888, viz: Elbridge G.
McNeal, declaratory statement No. 1912, for
the or e or sec 10, y w or sec ii, W or
west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said lane, viz: John Van Reed, William
Maher, WIN. Blair, Emil Bowers, all of Lake
CityP. D. Barber county, Kansas
c. A. NORRIS, Register.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-29

Public school closed for the summer last
Friday, and a pleasant pic mic was enjoyed
In bursts Grove. The little folks enter.
tAiDed their parents aud friends with songs,
rccitatatIons aud declamstIons, and nj noon
spread a snbstantlal basket dinner.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-29

Thos II. Britt, r. w. Weeks and Jas.
Lsil. OF Montgomery county, Mo-, were
here last week looking for cattle and range
T. A. McClcarry showed them the adyant
ages Of North Elm creek.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-29
Land Once at Larned, Kans.
MLa- NJ fllu -

Notice Is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice OF his intention to make
f1nal proof In support of his claim and that said
Barbour county, Kansas. at the county seat GA
SATURDAY. July Fl, 1883, viz: George wetzel
declarafory statement No. 1911, for the lot 1,
ship 50, range IS west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
ms CONTINUOUS esidence upon and cultivation
or, said land, viz: Alexander Hunt Samuel s.
Latham, Carson NJ. Jacobe, w d. Mosher, all
OF Lake City p. o., Barber county Kansas.
c. A. NORRIS, Register.
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A. r. IIirous OF Wellington, who rep
resents the George A. Stone nursery. Of
Rochester, y. Y, is here talking fruit trees
TO our people. lie has filed on a claim In
the southern part Of this county and cr-
pccts To locate here.
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Land Office at Larned, Kansas,

- May IL, 1883.
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
K. Hittle, declaratory statement No I726 for
the Q "a, section rs, township 81 range I3 west
He names the following witnesses to prove
of, said land, viz: William A. Espey, Barney
Stoughton, James Garten, Jr., James Nurse
Nil of Red Creek p. o., Barber county Kansas
81 c. A. NORRIS, Register.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-29

Frank hcAlister is home again from
Texas, where he went after another bunch
Of horses. He secured a nice bunch of
about go which he shipped to Wichita
Fails. aud his men are now driving them
mp here. He claims they are an extra
good lot aud will sell almost on sight. He
was delayed some time on account of n
bad run his horses made.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-29

A number Of parties whose brands were
published In the brand book have not paid
for the publication. IL Is requested that
they do so soon, as the parties who got up
the book are anxious TO have a settlement.
Pay either at the INDEX or the Cressct Of
g..
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-29

The ladies OF the NJ. z. church. request
US to announced social u, the residence of
the patsOr, Rev. Elliott, this, Friday, even
ing. Young and old invited.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-29

John Sldenor, who has been named rs
the captain OF tho Comanclle county round
up passed through here yesterday morn
Ing on his why to meet the outfits now
working this county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-29

Moore 4 Elmorr, have ont oct 900 bceves
from their Comanche herd, aud yesterday
drove them to the range east Of town, where
they will be held until ready for market,
about the first OF August.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-29

A special session Of the city council will
likely be called for tonight to order an
election to ill Mr.. Thompsons place on the
board. But then there won't be a quorum,
for Il. A. McNcal and Wallace Rouse are
away, and so only Oliver and Chaplin re-
main members.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-29

A. Watson, OF Comanchc county has re-
turned FROM his visit 10 the Hot Springs.
Ark. His health has not been entirely re-
covered, though he Is better than he was
during the winter.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-29

Notice IS hereby given that the following
named settler has tiled notice of his Intention
that said proof will be made before the Probate
Judge OF Barber county, Kansas, at the County
seat ON Saturday, July q, 1889, viz: Charles
the north 4 n g or, wQr n e or and w or a
or, section 10, township 20, range IL west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
of said land, viz: Milton Ewing James Crouch.
Edward Williams, of Medicine Lodge p. o., G.
A Flohr, of Lake City post ONCE, all of Barber
C. A. MORRIS. Register.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-29

Amber has NOT given mp its Fourth of
July celebration, but will en,Icavor to have
big time, and furnish plenty Of amrse-
Inents. Speaking, an old fashioned basket
dinner, sick races, swinging and variety
Of other amusements will be INDUCED In.
we nnderstlnd. Everybody invited.