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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

state OF Kansas,
County OF Barber.
Office of County Clerk. Oct. IL, 1884
At meeting of tho board of county commits
sioners held this day, the following among 9th
er proceedings were had
A petition signed 10y C. J. Stewart and others
was presented, asking for voting precinct at
Elm Mills in Medicine Lodge township; and the
bee granted,
ORDERED, That a voting precinct be estab-
hshed at Elm Mills, bounded as follows:
All of township 30, range IL; and sections /.
IL, IL. ID, IA, %, "A, 25, &c, IS and 80, township
81, range Is.
By order of tho
BOARD OF. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
70 RoDr. J. TALIAEERRo, County Clerk
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

DIR. G. J.. Dunn, formerly Of this city.
now of COmanche county, last week
published a communication in the
Nescutunga paper in which he advo-
Gated the adoption Of herd law. Ger
tainly the people out there are not in
favor of such Il move?
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17
Cattle Notice

The subscriber has about 50 head of
Shorthorn cattle which are for sale. If
not sold by the middle of November. be
wishes to have them wintered by some
one prepared to handle them properly.
For further information call on T. L.
O'Bryan or subscriber at Medicine
Lodge, KS.
1874 J. VI. RAwLlSs.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

II is said that b. b. Norman this
week left this county rather suddenly
and Unexpectedly, and without saying
ing good bye to a number of persons
who would have been glad to haye
known of his intentions.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17
Cattle for Sale!

The ranch and range privileges OF the I,afsv-
cite County Cattle Company, on the Cedars and
Auie creek. Barber county, Kansas: caffIe arc
branded - and haf-circle ?. Either the she
cattle with ranch and range or the enffte stock
consisting OF about 800 cows with calves he
tween ~ and 800 three-year-old steers. Texa q
ana half-b-eeds. and balance one and fwo-venr
old mixed. y. H.FULKERsON, Manager.
Lodi Barber County Mas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

The Sun City Union informs us that:
Sun City has two meat markets. Hap
py Jack is doing lots of blacksmith
work. They want a lumber yard up
there. The Union is displeased because
the editor of the Cresset does not see
fit to mention Sun City except in con-
nection with some shooting affair, and
does not acknowledge the many cour-
teses extended him at various times.
j. j. Miles has completed his new two
story building and gave a dance in it
some time last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

There is Il rumor out that IL. A. Da-
Wis, the present incumbent, is an indie
pendent candidate for county superIn-
tendent Of public instruction. This
should not he. Mr.. Davis allowed his
name presented to the regular democrat
ic convention, and among all honorable
men that was the same as agreeing that
he would abide 10y the action of that
convention. Boilers and kickers should
have no sympathy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Miss Butman and Miss Plummer, sis
Ter and sister-in-law Of Chas. +. But
man. who have been visiting here sew
eral months, will return TO their home
in the east In few DAYS
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17
Notice to Farmers Of Barber Comfy.

Johnson " Denton, PROJECTORS of the
Elm Creek Roller Mills, announce that
they must put i'll new iron fumes and
pen stock and won't be able to do any
grist work or buy any wheat for 80 days
from this date. Sept. 20, 1884.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17
Wondarml :

We do not know of any medicine that has
gained an equal popularity ia 81 short time
for tho instant relief Of coughs and soreness In
the lungs, as Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup. Ii
IL mild and pleasant to take auI will not nJure
the most delicate infant. Sample bottles FREQ
ut FLAMING BROs'
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

W. W. Cook this week sold TO parties
from Sedgwick and Sumner counties
something over ahundred extra feeders,
and with his old-ume habit refused
to make public the prices obtained.
They went over four cents, anyway.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Chaplin 4 burst have their lumber
yard and builders hardware establish
ment in running order, and invite the
patronage of all who desires anything
in their line. They are Grst door north
of Thompson n Co.'S.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Rev. Gillian will lecture next Sunday
evening on The First Woman" His
lecture last Sunday on WHO Made the
Bible" was entertaining and instruct
i've; but the general opinion was that
he did not fully answer the question.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Elder A. II. Mulkey, a former citizen
OF this place, but who has been i'm Col
orado and other places for two years.
came back this week, an will make
the Lodge his home.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

n 50 bet was made yesterday that Mr..
Harrison would not get ~ votes in the
county; and the party who took the
negative OF the question will lose his
wealth.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17
Our Cpininn

After selling numbcrlcss preparations We arc
convinced that Beggs' Tropical Oil is unequal
ed. For pains, cuts, bruises, rheumatism,
frost bites, chilblsns, etc. it is Narrated by us.
FLEMING Bros.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

4 telegram was received by Ed Payne
from his mother, Wednesday night tell
ing him to come at once to Missouri as
his little brother Bob" was lying at
the point of death. lie started yester-
day. Mrs. Payne was to have been
hnre lO-llaV.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Byerley, Dark n Runyan have pur-
chased of Capt Freeman a lot on Main
street, adjoining Higgins furniture
store. They and Mr.. Higgins will each
build large brick stores in the early
spring-maybe this winter.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

The wife OF Judge G.. w. stevens
who lately located here from Cass coun-
ty, Mo, Is ont here, and being pleased
with the country, the family will likely
follow.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Casaday sulky plows, Furst s Bradley sulky
plows, breakers, surrers, cultivators, and ev-
cryshing la the pillow lac, and the latest inn
provcmGpts in harrows
n GEppERT & STONE
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Sheidon's store is crowded from pit to
dome with his late purchases, and be-
sides he has two Warehouses filed with
goods, and more coming.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Candidate Garrison was i'm town
Wednesday enquiring after the health
or his two opponents, and wondering if
they would give him the opportunity of
meeting them on the stump. our idea
that his brother In trouble, Mr.. Nc
Neal, viii try To keep rs far away from
Tic gentleman from Sharon rs posi-
lls
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Spades, shovelS, rakcs, post-hole diggers,
hoes. garden tools OF every kind in great varie-
ty at Geppert & Stones. 80
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

MONEY TO LOAN, on real estate with
out delay, at the First National Bank,
Medicine Lodge. Is
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Come IN ana Settle.

Parties knowing themselves indebted
to II. &. Thompson X Co., either by
note OF account, will please come up
and settle without further delay
Is tliiS firm is DESTROYS of winding up
It's mercantile business. ~
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17
Fencing.
Barbed and smooth wirc.


Cedar, oak, ash, walnut, and elm fence posts,
in large or small quantities, kert constantly in
stock by Geppert s. Stone. 80
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Harness made from No. oak-tanned
leather, and warranted at the new shop.
l6 W. S. FINNEY.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

"A weak effort at n pyrotechnic dis
play wednesday night over the result
In Ohio, was as incomplete and unsati-
factory as the election returns were.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

a carload of extra nice eating and
COOKING apples, hy The hushcl or barrel,
now tur sale hy Lexington < smith.
They were received yesterday, are fresh
and sound. -
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Powell llott started east this week.
In few weeks he will 60 to New Mex
leo and work for Oliver Brisbin in the
cattle business.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

X. I. Ice and y. II. Roberts have
purchased The Eckert property on Main
street and associated themselves with
ThoS. DOran in his place of business.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Jas. Mcconnell, who resides south of
misplace 10 miles brolg',t pumpkin
to town this week that weighed 72J
pounds.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

y. W. Little is the first citizen to
have built a regular coal CRATE in his
house. lie will experiment on coal
fuel the coming winter.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17
Sell or Trade.

II. C. Thompson u Co. will sell or
trade the remainder of their stock of
merchandise for land or live stock, and
rent their building ON reasonable terms.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

\ fine assortment of clothing, hats,
shoes, etc, at cost, remaining unsold at
IL. &. Thompson * Co.'S.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

MONEY TO LOAN, on real estate,
without DELAY, at the First National
Bank, Medicine Lodge. Is
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Buy your harness, saddles, ETC., of
Finney. Good work and low prices.
Repairing neatly and cheaplv done. 16
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

What las become Of the railroad
committee, and are they working to Sc
cure the right of way between this place
and the county HueY
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

ID. NJ. Frost, Of Dodge City. republic
can candidate for state senator is adj
Nertiscd to speak here tomorrow
night
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

If YOU need anything in the harness
line try the new shop.
l6 W. ). FINNEY.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Hardy Il Son are determined 10 dis
pose OF every dollars worth OF old
stock I'm Their store. "A proper reduc-
ton VIII be nude On every article that
Is not absolutely new. 70
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

OHcial notice If the estaLl snmcnt Of
a new voting precinct la Elnwood
township Is published in another col
unn.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

c. G. Mills came in from Hamilton
county this week, his first visit since
last March. lie has been busy all sum-
mer fitting up his own ranch and those
Of Sherlock Il Mills and John Jones
with wells and wind-pumps.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17
In the Wagon Line

49, In the Wagon Line.
Geppert & Stone have just received new
and complete lot of
Rain wagons
schuttler wagons
Caldwell wagons.
In all sizes, for freighting, farm work OF the
road.
Spring wagons.
Duckbcards.
Top Buggies. -
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Everey body must have an oyercoat.
IL Is better 90 buy good one when YOU
ut any. Harrington & snith have the
dandy lot OF the town. 10
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

MI. FUlkcrson came down on the
Southern Kansas road the other day.
aud reports that vote taken showed
that there were - for Cleveland, Al for
Blaine, for Butler, for st. John and
? for Lockwood On board were "A
number of laborers coming out to work
on the railroad being built TO this place,
and they all voted for Cleveland. This
is a straw.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

II. -. Reynolds aud &. G.. Tincher,
both leading Comarche county citizens,
were in town yesterday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Dr. lligbee, of Lake City, reports n
son to Mrs. and j. G. Nichols, the
event occurring on The 18th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

IN The matter Of underwear. OF every
grade aud quality, light and heavy
gloves, TOT dress OCCASIONS and heavy
work, Hardy & son defy competition. ~
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Mr.. and Mrs T.. Youmans will start
next week OH visit 10 Missouri and
other enslern nOinti.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Hardy s. Son are opening up an extra
good line or boots and shoes, which
are 10 be sold At once. cheap. ~
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

District Clerk lugraham is recovering
from his severe illness, and viii De able
To attent 90 business I'm few DAYS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Building material OF every description con
stantIy in stock ut Geppcrt & Stones. -
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

w. G.. llarrrl-on of the Tt brand
whose cattle are held 10y ". n. Peak,
was out here from Missouri this week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Parties desiring loans either on shor;
or long time. will ltud 10 tu their inter
est 90 call at the First National bank. 20
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Jas. Fleming and wife accompanied
Miss Flcming ~ FAR rs Kansas City on
her return. hOmo This week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Mr.. and Mrs. .. Rogers returned this
week from their visit to the eastern
states.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

WANTED, To rent room during the
winter months in Medicine Lodge. In
quire al this Olice. 20
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Bunk Ward will soon occupy his new
shop on North Main street, north Of In
graham & Simpsons stable.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

The Christian mite will meet iwith
Mrs. ChenCworih next Wednesday af-
ternOOn.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Best of harness, saddles, etc., and
lowest prices at Finney's new shop,
north of postoffice. Is
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

There is report here u the effect
that Mr.. Camp, OF Camps Emigrant
Guide has not been heard from since
he departed from tliis place several
weeks since; and further that detec-
tiyeS arc looking for him. IL is said
that his business aifIirs are all in good
shape aad his disappearance is then the
Innrp sirnnre
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17
$500 RewQrd,

VIII be paid for the arrest and conviction Of
any party or parties guilty of killing, stealing,
T muulatiRy the brands OF any cattle or horses
elOng4ng TO the Comanche Pool.
a. q. EVANS
X. KIRK.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Elm Mills viii have yotingprecinct.
and The Official notice IN another col
umn will show its boundaries.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Charlie Carter started Itb!s week to
his old home ia New Jersey and will re-
main there.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Thomps0u-ljttle hal has been rented
to party who viii use 10 rs n skating
rink. lie has gone cas-, for his outfit.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

An extra quality Of clothing, new
nnd hrst class ia every particular, Just
received 10y Hardy & SON. -
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Thc0. :. Updyke, Of this city was
married yesterday ut Allcfm. Michi-
gan, 70 Miss Ella Williams, of that City.
During his residence here Mr.. Updyke
has made a large number of friends,
and all of them viii be glad TO learn
that hc has selected 4 most estimable
lady as his partner for life. The newly
married couple will meet with q warm
reception ON their arrival here.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

MONEY TO LOAN, on real estate with
out delay. ut the FIRST National Bank,
Medicine Lodge. Is
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

District court will meet in regular
term in this city on election day: but
no business will be transacted until the
following day. The lawyers say the
docket is in splendid shape, and that
there is more money in it for them than
any docket they have ever tried in the
county. Perhaps the most interesting
case that will be tried will be the one
against the five men charged with muir
dering old man Watt and his son on the
Gregory, Eldred 81 Co. range in the
southwestern part of the county last
June. 1t will be remembered that an
unusual amount of interest was caused
over this case in the summer, and vigil
lance committees were freely talked of
by certain class.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

J. NJ. Pucket, Of sun City, met with a
painful accident last Friday night that
may cost him his life. lie WAS riding
on the road at night when u mule tied
with rope circlUd around the horse he
was riding and threw 1t aud the rider
To the ground. the saddle horn MASKING
into Puckets Lreast and producing Sc
riOus internal injuries.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Several days ago party of six young
men went TO the town of IIazelton be-
came drunk and troublesome and on
leaving the town fired their pistols on
ihe streets, Glling one building with
bullet holes. Wednesday they were
arraigucG before Justice McCandleSS
In this city and fined $50 and costs for
their playfuluCsS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Charlie Nelson and wife arrived AT
Lake city last night direct rom Texas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Two weeks from next Tuesday will
DE general election day.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Wanted ~ cords of good. sound ash
wood. Enquire of the INDEX. 20
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Gov. Click will be at Kingman next
Wednesday, s2d inst.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Mrs. Brand, MrsiGeppert and Mrs.
Stone went over 90 Harper this week.
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County Ernnnditnrss-

List OF accounts allowed by the county com
sioner- of Barber county ut their regular Octo
Der session 1881:
To Whom Issued For What Purpose
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17
LOCAL MS.

Coldwater has saloon called "Tht
White Elephant
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

ID. I. ". Stout was this week cele.
brating.thc advent OF his fifth boy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

II. A. McNeal and Geo. Ellis GRATED
nt-Amber school house Wednesday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

How would II do 10 call the new ho-
tel the Barber House?
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

The young folks had a pleasant dance
"Wednesday night.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Olnce OF COMPTROLLER or THE CURRENCY,
WASHINGTON, SEPTEMBER -, Lass.
WHEREAS, by satisfactory evidence pro.
w scented to the undersigned, il has been mad
70 appear that The First National Bank Il
medicine Lodge, i'll the city of Medicine Lodgf
In the county of Barber and State of Kansas
has complied with AL the provisions OF the re
vised statutes OF the United States, reqairee
10 he complied with before an association shat
bc authorized to commence the business OF
banking.
Now therefore, |, John S. Langworthy, dep
uty and acting Comptroller of the Currency do
hereby certify that The First National Bank of
Medicine Lodge, in the City of Medicine Lodge
IN the County of Barber and State of Kansas
~ authorized to commence the business of
lanking rs provided in section Fifty one hun
dre1 and sixty zine of the Revised Statutes of
the United States.
In testimony whereof, witness nv
IL b hand and Seal of oficc, this 9th
day of September, 1884.
J. s. LANGWORTHY,
Deputy and Acting Comptrolcro of the Currency