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

The following Is Artemus Wards des-
cription of why he courted Betsy Jane :
There were many affectin' ties which
made me banker after Betsy Jane. Her
fathers farm jined ourn: their COWS
and Ourn squelched their thirst at the
same spring; our mares both had stars
on their forehead; the measles broke
out in both families, at nearly the same
time; our parents tBetsey James and
mine) slept regularly every Sunday in
the same meetin' house, and the neigh
bors used to observe How thick the
Wards and Peasleys air. 1t was a sub
lime sight in the spring of the year to
see our several mothers (Betsey's and
mine) with their gowns pinned up so
that they couldn't sile 'em, effecktion-
ately bilin' soap together and aboosin'
their neighbors."
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

New York Sun: A saloon keeper in
Miamisburg, o., is circulating his busi-
ness card with the following ON its back:
TO ali whom it may concern Know ye
that by the payment of $225 am per-
mitted to retail intoxicating liquors in
my saloon in this city. To the wife who
has a drunkard for a husband, or a
friend who is unfortunately dissipated,
L say emphatically, give me notice in
person of such case or cases in which
you are interested, and all such shall be
excluded from my place. Let mothers,
fathers, sisters and brothers do likewise
and their requests will be kindly regard
ed. Ipay heavy tax for the privilege
of selling liquors, and want it distinct
ly understood that 1 have no desire to
sell it to drunkards, minors, or to the
poor or destitute
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

The recent bill introduced by Senator
Plumb Ito make an additional article
of war;" is attracting good deal of at
tention throughout the army. 1t pro-
vides that "any officer serving with
troops, or any soldier not on furlough.
who CANDLES, bets, or plays for money
or other valuable stake or consideration
at any game of cards or otherwise, shall
be brought to trial by court marshal.
and, upon conviction, punished as fol-
lows: IF an officer, by dismissal from
the military service, or such other pun
ishment of less grade as may be inflict-
ed by the sentence of the court martial:
if soldier, at the discretion of the
court Provided, however, that any Of
ficer Of the army, whether or not serv-
ing with troops, who, by gambling, bet
ting. or playing at cards, or otherwise,
shall win money from junior or infe-
rior officer shall, upon conviction by a
a court martial, be punished as herein
before provided in the case of an officer
rerN-y.c u..fh %rrrr,- -
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

A Nebraska widow with twenty-one
children is advertising for a husband.
There is great virtue in printers ink /; it
has brought fortunes to both men and
women but we don't believe a double
column advertisement, inserted next to
reading matter every day for six months
would bring husband to a widow with
twenty-one children-unless the latter
are kept in the background or under
ground, or somewhere. We dislike to
go back on advertising, but the line
must be drawn somewhere.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

Atchison Champion: Thomas Har-
rison, the hoy" preacher, will be mar
ried in June next to Joine Griffith. a
young lady of Indianapolis. Miss Grif-
fifth is graduate of the Boston School
of Oratory. Harrison began his preach
ing career in Southeastern Kansas, at
the mining town of Galena. His "ser-
MONS are borrowed from other men and
he delivers them verbatim ct literatim
with much eloquence and power. In
his daily conversation he is ignorant
and illiterate. He drifted from Kansas
to Illinois and Indiana, and is meeting
with success at all his stands
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

An illustration of the ridiculous and
annoying way in which a church choir
will sometimes run together the words
of hymn, is afforded by the remark of
a small boy in one of the front pews of
church in Boston. The hymn be-
ginning "The Consecrated Gross I'd
Bear" had been sung, and in the mo-
mentary quiet which followed, the per-
picked youth turned to his father and
asked in an earnest whisper, Say, pa,
where do they keep the consecrated
cross-eyed bear ?''
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

Commenting on the graniloquent boas-
ting of an exchange that Washington
never saw steamboat, John Adams a
railroad, Andrew Jackson the telegraph
or Abraham Lincoln the telephone, the
Portland, Oregon, News blandly affixes
to the list of wonders the fact that Ad-
am never wore a reversible ulster, or
Eve full-rigged hoOp-skirt.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28
MEDICINE LODGE, BARBER CO. KANSAS, DEC 28 1883.
H. r. johnson, inspector of the Cher.

H. r. Johnson, inspector Of the Cher
okee Strip Live Stock Association, left
on Tuesday evening for Florida, where
he will remain about two weeks. Dur
ing his absence Lee Woods will attend
to the inspection of cattle. Mr.. John
son has been inspector at Kansas City
for the past two years and during that
time has not only given satisfaction to
the cattle owners of the Cherokee Strip
but made many friends here who wish
him pleasant trip.-Kansas City Indi-
cat0r
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

We learn from reliable sources that
the railroad is now completed and the
cars running sixteen miles out from
Wichita, and that the track layers will
reach Cheney by Christmas without fail
and the last spike will be driven in this
corporation by January 25th, thus con-
Meeting Kingman with civilization
Kingman Republican.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

New York World: Senator Beck's
bill, which proposes to restore Jefferson
Davis to citizenship, does not seem to
be attracting sufficient attention from
the bloody shirt organs. If Mr.. Davis
is restored TO citizenship, he will not
only have the right to vote, but he will
be called upon to work the roads and
sit Oh iurieS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

al supporters with little regard to what
anybody thought about it. Carlisle has
undertaken to learn the biography and
business qualifications Of each congress
man, which he has found to be q large
undertaking, particularly as q consider
able number of them are very young and
were almost unknown even at home un-
til struck by the lightning of a nomina-
tion for congress.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28
BARBER COUNTY INDEX,

Al n,ght PAgs. Eight Column paper, devoted
" NJ lnssrssrs 0f Medicine Lodge End the
adnrhwOst. Tue largest paper published N
Knnnal. Largest circulation " any paper In
ne sOuthwost II 0fiers unsurraisci facilities
70 advertisers, and gi,ss suoscrio9r' more Sc
Lsot rsading mattor thaG any paper published
N Kansas.
suoscription proc. s2.oo por yoar ia advsnoe.
Address All lettsrs 10
r. W PATSE,
Medicine Lodge, Ks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

A Georgia farmer bought grand pi-
ano for his daughter. His house is
small, and to economize room the lower
part of the partition between the kitch-
EN- and the parlOr was cut out, and the
long end of the piano stuck through.
Priscilla now sits at the keyboard sing
ing "Who will care for mother now ?'
while the mother rolls out doughnuts on
the other end Of the piano in the kitch-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

Emporla News: A female evangel-
ist in Chase county, obliged her has
band, who is also preacher, to burn
ms fine morocco album and large col
lection of cabinet pictures, including
those of his parents and other near rel
atives, on the ground that the possess
ion of images was displeasing to God.
1t isn't often that religion strikes in in
Kansas, but when it does, look outl
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

The Houston Post, speaking of the
Fifteen Mormon missionaries" soon to
be sent 10 Texas to make converts, quiet
ly advises to "send no men that cannot
be permanently spared.n
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

Senator Vest says of prohibition: 81
consider prohibition by the state as
wrong in principle, impracticable, and,
if adopted, the prolific source of perju-
ry, disregard of law, and social mean
mace -
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

Sallie Morril, a pretty Newark girl, is
mind reader. She said to a bashful
beau the other night, LA 1 believe you
are going to kiss me-" She was right.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

Somebody in Georgia court applaud
ed, whereupon the judge Indignantly re-
marked, "Now-dr that up. 1 will let
you know this is no camp-meeting."
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28
flee: OVER THE MEDICINE VALLEY BANK.

Speaker Carlisle Is said to be the best
posted fine cattle man who ever welded
the gavel in the national house Of rep
resentatives.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28
SOCIETIES

"A AP& A. NJ, Delta Lodge No. II
"a - Regular communications, hrst and
u third Saturday evenings In each
w month. 4 J. sHETLrH, W. NJ
". YANT, Secretary.
l. q. q. y, Pioneer Lodge
No. iTp.-HeRulnr meetings,
kX ~E KA-S every Tuesday evening. Wis
ting brethrcn I'm good stand
01 ing cordially invited.
e. NJ. nvEnLY, Y. q.
W. II. ROUSE, Secretary.
n II VIZ Fidelity Lodge No So
a, ", v, W >, Meets evrry Thursday
T. W. Moons, Rccorder. - '''D
q D RLDRED POST. No. lTt, meets
~ ~ M the last Saturday In each mOnth
ctthe court house In Medicine Lodge, at p. NJ
An comrades cordially invited.
ELt SMITH, Post Commander
n. n. oTLHEar, Adjutnnt.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-12-28

BLACKSMITH And
MATCHMAKER.
sun CITY, Kas.

Anything in the blacksmithing or wood
working line promptly attended to
AT Reasonable Pr1ces.- I3
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-04-26
Confess Ons Of 0 Bride.

Well, I've now been bride for one week,
and must say that don't find it near as
jolly as 1 expected. Is my husband un-
kind? No indeed; / know my husband
adores me, and that ought to be happy:
but amt. No you're wrong there. He
doesn't snore in his sleep, so it can't be
that worrying me. The plain truth is, I
was badly taken. Yes, "sold" is the prop
er word. thought he had wealth, but
now find we will have to live close to
make both ends meet. How was I sold?
Well, it was the suits he wore that did it.
He always wore such elegant clothes that
1 thought he must have cash or he could
not buy such stylish goods. Now I find
that those handsome suits be wore did not
cost half as much as expected. He buys
them of Hahn & Meyer, at the great Eagle
Clothing House. There he buys goods
for good deal less than all the other deal
ers ask for them. The same firm also
keeps large stock of furnishing goods,
ready-made goods, hats and caps, &C.,
which they sell at the same rldiculously
low prices, and have determined that in
the futnre my husband shall not only buy
his clothes there but those for the "coming
boys' in our family. St
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-04-26
PERSONAL POINTS.


tWPersons Who have relatives or friends visiting
them, relatives or friends abroad Will confer 70
b. informing NJ, or lesving names at this once
By postal or otherwise.
Miss Rebecca Bickford is visiting friends
in Gallon.
, Miss Hannah Peterson will teach In dis
trict No. this summer. 81
Miss Mamie Jaqua, OF Findlsy, was
the guest Of Richard Jsqua and family
last week. -.
Miss Louisa Peyton spent Sunday with
her sick friend Miss Helen Booher, of this
township.
Mrs. DIR. p. A. Saur returned from Mt.
Clemens, Mich, yesterday, much inn
proved in health.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Long spent the
greater part of the past week in and about
Napoleon, o. Vdn Vert Times.
P. Blgelow d Co., Richland, o., say:
"We have sold Browns Iron Bitters for
some time and know it to be meritorious." !"
Another household made happy-a
bouncing girl arrived at the home of VIM.
Kilt. William feels as happy as poppy,
Mr.. Andrew Swartz, of jamestown, Pa.
paid our Office pleasant call Friday last
Mr.. Swartz has land in this county which
he was looking after.
Mr.. James Crawford, formerly aresident
of this cOuntv and Mt ona time COuntx
Surveyor, died at his home in Illinois las
week. He leaves wife and large family
of children.
Mr.. T. R. Carroll, of Defiance, has mad,
an assignment, liabilities $4,000; asset'
s25, 900. Mr.. c. was formerly resident o
Napoleon, and his many friends here re
gret his financial misfortune and hope Il
see him in business again.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-04-26

CHEAP CARPETs.-It has long since been
recognized by the best economists that the
old fashioned rag carpet is the best and
most durable which can be made for the
amount of money which it requires. The
only thing which prevented many from
making it was the expense and great diff
Guilty in colorinG it so as to make it look
well and havethe colors stay bright. This
now can be obviated by securing some of
the splendid dyestuffs which are sold at
Saur's Drug and Book Store. These dye
stuffs are so prepared now that any one,
even the inexperienced can color the most
beautiful colors, and colors that will be
permanent and lasting. Saur has just
received very large stock of all the diff
ferent kinds of dyestuffs which are good
aud fresh and warranted to give good fast
colors whenever used according to direc-
tions. sl.; sH y & E@i
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-04-26

FLORIDA BRIDGE.-The special act al
lowing the County Commissioners to is
sue bonds to rebuild the bridge at Florida
was passed by the Legislature before it
adjourned, Mr.. Tyler informs US. The
law limits the issue for this purpose to
SIC, 900, and leaves it discretionary with
the Commissioners whether the improve
ment be made or not. Our Florida friends
feel the loss of their bridge keenly, but
just when another structure will span the
river at that point we are not advised,
but we learn that the Commissioners have
the matter under consideration, and will
act officially before long.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-04-26

Mrs. Ann Eliza Young delivered her lec-
ture on Mormonism at Beckman Hall on
Tuesday evening to very attentive au-
dience. The discourse was a plain COM
mon sense talk upon the subject and for
chilly illustrated the iniquities of the Nor
mon faith. Ifthe half of what she told be
true it is disgrace that the government
has not long ere this eradicated the. evil
from the country. Sooner or later the
Mormons of Utah will be compelled to
give up their polygamous doctrines,or flee
from the rage of an outraged government.
The contest might as well be made now,
and the thousands upon thousands of poor
ill-treated women released from bond
age which is worse than slavery. Down
with Mormonism say we.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-04-26

BE Nor DECEIvED.--All reports to the
contrary notwithstanding, ] am still on
deck and neither intend to leave the field
nor go out of business. am prepared
with an immense stock ofclothing for men
and boys to demonstrate to one and all
that an exclusive clothing house that deals
fair and square and sells very cheap at
one price to all is the only place TO bny
clothing right. All my old customers
know this and all who do not know it,
can be easily convinced by giving me one
trial. 8. BERNSTEIN,
3t One Price Clothier
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-04-26

Last Saturday T. r. Carroll sold his
stock of groceries TO T. J. Prettyman, of
this city, and c. Prettyman, of Antwerp,
who opened out Monday morning under
the firm name of Prettyman Bros. Id the
afternoon the store WAS closed by the
Sheriff on an order from the Court to se-
cure the payment ofa joint note for $1,000
OF Mr.. Carroll and MIR. Turnbull. After
consultation the sale between Mr.. Carroll
and the Prettyman Bros. was Cancelled,
and on Wednesday morning Mr.. Carroll
made an assignment to @. A. Flickinger
for the benefit Of his creditors. Defiance
Times.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-04-26
The Happlest Family In the World.

One of the greatest attractions in the
mammoth menagerie of John Robinson's
Ten Big new Shows which will exhibit in
Napoleon, May 7th, is happy family col
lection, which proves one OF the greatest
sources Of amusement for young and old.
There are thirty or forty different speci
mems Gagged together: Monkeys, cats.
dogs, rats, chickens, mice, birds, raccoons,
ant-eaters, squirrels, rabbits, goats, prairie
dogs, guinea pigs, etc. The "King OF the
Cage" is an Irish game-cock, whose repeat
ed battles with, and conquests over, the
rest Of his companions have won for him
the title of "Sulivan, of the hapy family"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-04-26

THEY HAVE CoME.-A lot of mems
suits, suitable for farmers and laborings
men. An excellent, well-made and styl-
ish suit, which will warrant to wear
well, look respectable and give complete
satisfaction. A whole suit for Ave dollars.
Call and see them, and you will find just
what I represent them to be. 57l >>.a
|, aa,i ,q4sa t,ge s. BERNsTEIN,
ct One Price Clothier.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-04-26

This morning at half past four o'clock
Mr.. Henry Misner died at his residence
on Maple street, after u lingering and pain
ful illness Of over six months, at the age
of so years. At the time of his death he
held the position of Postmaster. His fu-
neral will take place on Sunday. Inter-
ment at Ottawa. He leaves wife and
four children to mourn their loss. The
bereaved have the sympathy of the COM
munity.- DeShler Flag.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-04-26

Sherman, Harms & Co. are agents for
the New Esterly Light Draft Twine Bind
er and Harvester. This binder proved
itself the best in the trade last season. The
Esterly has the Appleby Binder on, and
has AZ pieces thrown out that other bind
ers are still using, the same as Appleby
had it, and the Esterly has in place of the
AZ pieces only 7, making the Esterly the
simplest and easiest running binder and
harvester made. Call in at our store and
we will prove the above statements, II
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-04-26

From May lst to the 10Th, inclusive, the
Toledo, Cincinnati and St. Louis r. r.,
will sell low rate excursion tickets to
Lawrence and BismarK Grove, Kansas,
and return. stop-over privileges will be
granted and tickets will be good for 80
days. At the above points parties who
wish to extend their trip can procure tick
cts to all points on the line of the Union
Pacific or Atchison and Santa Fe Rail
Roads, at half-fare.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-04-26
MAR RTE D.

WUEKELMEN-MACIR.-On April 81,
1888, by w. A. Tressler, J. P, Mr.. Deit-
rick Meukelmen and Mrs. Anna G. Macir.
All of Henry county, o.
NAUGLE-KEPLER.-On April "a, 1888,
at the residence of the bride in Napoleon,
by Rev. J. Zook, Mr.. Dewitt B. Naugle
and Miss Lydia A. Kepler.
The young couple have our thanks for
a supply of cake, and all hands join in
wishing them a pleasant journey through
their marriage life.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-04-26

Our white goods stock, such as table
linen and napkins, towels and toweling,
bed spreads, muslins from s4 To 1914 In
brown and -bleached, linen hahdkerchiefs,
laces and lace curtains was iiever.so COM
n,ata an M o4vssis9 Y al4 E1s. C1so. a, JOE.
I
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-04-26

Letters remaining uncslled for at the
Napoleon, Ohio, Post Office for the week
ending April %, 1883:
John Barnhart, Thos. r. Donnell, Miss
Susanah Foor, Maud Hollister, Robert
Jones, Haman Mohlman, G. W. McLain,
Miss Orpha Margrau. b. F. Overmeyer,
Mary Reimund, LeDard Williams, Flor
ence Williams.
Persons calling FOR the above letters will
please say they were advertised and give
date. JAMES s. FOUKE. .
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-04-26

We are doubly thankful to onr neigh
bors and friends who SO kindly assisted
as during the illness Of our son. Our
hearts are enshroudedin sadness, but the
great kindness and the tender sympathy
shown us by all who knew OF our loss and
sorrow is "a bright starin this midnight of
gloom. We thank yon from our hearts.
N M Mr.. AND Mas q. NOLAN.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-04-26

As will be seen by display card pub
lished elsewhere Mr.. F. NJ. Baldwin is
prepared to take orders for fine furniture
and suits, upholstered in any style to
suit purchaser. Mr.. B. offers his goods
Mt manufacturers prices, and has large
list to select from. Those in need of furni.
tnre of this kind should see him. p.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-04-26
Stump and Rock Blasting.

II. A. Howe, the original stump blaster,
is now located in Napoleon, o. Having
had three years experience, and being one
ofthe first to successfully do blasting Of
stnmps, think I am safe in saying that
can give you more information and do
you better work than any other man.
Powder at wholesale and retail. All kindsk-
of blasting tools and supplies kept con-
stantly on hand. Office at English Kitchen.
9L&
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-04-26

Remember that the yard about the
house needs cleaning up each spring as
well as the dwelling itself. The house
wife always attends to her portion of the
annual cleaning; the man often neglects
his part.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-04-26

q. Paul Smith entertained two delight
ed audience, last week Thursday and Fri
day nights. Mr.. Smith is undoubtedly
the best character personator that has ever
visited Napoleon, and he is an elocution-
ist of no mean order.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-04-26
Soda Fountain for Sale.

To parties wishing to purchase soda
fountain, can get one very cheap. will
sell the one H. e. Cary, of Napoleon, had.
1t sof Tufts cottage style, large generator,
8 fountains inside of draft, apparatus new.
Will sell in payments. Enquire of James
Draper, at Cary's old store, Napoleon, o.
~ JAS. DRAPER.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-04-26
Card of Thanks.

The members of the Ladies' Relief So
ciety take this method ofreturning thanks
to Mr.. l.. L. H. Austin for check for $50,
the half of the net receipts for entertain
ments at School Hall. They also wish to
return thanks to those who furnished the
music torthe G. Paul Smith entertain
ments, and to those citizens who aided the
society in making the entertainments a
success.
By order of the Society.
Mrs. MARY +. ORwIG,
Secretary.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-04-26

Too many "young Americans are al.
a late hour every night. Parents, are You
doing your duty by permitting them to
do so? "What will the harvest be?"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-04-26

Groschner d Reddersen are agents for
the Minneapolis Twine Binder, the only
Binder having Appleby's latest improve
ments. We desire to call the attention Of
farmers who expect to purchase Binder
this season, to the Importance Of the Pack
er Trip used only on the Minneapolis
Twine Binder. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-04-26

We direct attention to the professional
card of DR.. Phillips. He has located in
rooms over Frease Bros. jewelry store,
and is ready to attend all those in need of
his services.