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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

About the largest transaction in real
estate during the past week was the
sale Of the Iliff land-20O acres-laying
on the west line Of the town. J. NJ.
Bechtel, a capitalist of Freeport, ILL.,,
came in last week and without making
much fuss about it pure hased the land
ut the very small price of SIS per acre.
The land purchased is almost certain
to be used for the depot grounds; and
besides il it is not, it will always be val
liable, for it is on the Medicine river,
and is so located that it some day will
be laid off into an addition to this city,
no matter what part of the town the
railroad runs through.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20
Railroad Meeting

IL has not been two years since the
majority of the citizens showed any de-
sire to have railroad come here. The
town up to that time had always been
supported 10y the cattlemen who occu-
pied the county for grazing purposes
exclusively. When the tide of emmi-
grafton commenced TO extend into the
county, and the land was being taken
up 10y settlers, the belief gained ground
that evidently this county would be
cultivated and that the population
would demand a railroad.
Then il was that the idea Of getting
the X. G. l.. and 5. X. railroad extend
ed to this place was talked Of, and the
people became satisfied that something
should be done. A number OF influen-
tial citizens conferred with the railroad
authorities, but were told that the ter
minus of the road would remain at
Harper during the year Of 1888 and per-
haps longer.
The citizens were content to wait,
and did not see any necessity of holding
frequent meetings, indulging in a large
amount of talk and Offering to vote large
amounts of bonds, when all of this
would have gone for nothing.
This year, however, it became evil
dent that another road, the Fort Scott
and Wichita, was starting for newer
fields in the great and growing south
west, and that Barber county would
more than likely be selected as an OBJ
jective point, therefore the Law
renee and Southern road in self de-
defense must also leave Harper for the
west or the southwest. las long as
there is probability of the road com.
ing into the county, Medicine Lodge
must have it," was what everybody
said; and it was for the purpose of tax.
ing measures to secure this road that a
public meeting was called for last Sat.
urday night.
Though but few hours notice wa:
given, the court house hall was com
plotely filed by o'clock when Judge
McCandless called the citizens to order
and briefly told the objects of the as
sembling together. L. l.. O'ISryan wa.
elected chairman and Il. A. McNea
secretary.
In response to calls, speeches wert
made by Messrs. Sample, McCleary
O'Bryan, McNeal and others; the gen
eral subject of the probability of rail
road, or even two lines, coming here
was discussed the ability of the town
ship and town to vote aid was canvass
ed, and the general conclusion arrived
at was that as townships, valuable
aid could be voted, and that as individ
uals mo small amount of private ale
would be contributed to the road thai
will first run into this place.
On motion committee of five wa:
appointed to confer with the railroad
officials and ascertain what will be de
manded, and to secure such other infor
nation as may prove of interest to ouI
people. The committee was made up OF
the following citizens :. W. W. Cook
ID. VanSlyke, L. A. McCleary, ii. c,
Thompson and L. A. McNeal.
These gentlemen were authorized ia
use their judgement in getting the desir.
ed information and IL necessary to meet
with the proper officials.
a committee Of w. ID. VanSlyke, D.
a. McCandles and b. Lacey, were ap-
pointed TO solicit funds for paying the
expenses of the committee, and the
meeting adjourned, subjectito the cal
of the chairman.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

Messrs. Vaughn and Ramsey were
convicted last week of violating the
prohibitOry law. They were ordered
committed until their fines were piad.
On Saturday they made applications to
Probate Judge O'Bryan for release un-
der the HABEAs CORPUS act; but the
judge refused to release them, holding
that the ordinance under which they
were convicted was good-in fact that
he knew it was good because as coun-
Gilman he helped make the ordinance.
Counsel for the applicants had contend
ed that the city had no authority to ell
act an ordinance imposing less fine
than that imposed by the state statutes.
The case has been appealed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20
The Fourth At FurEuson's orov..

d The parties in charge OF the proposed cello
bratiOn NJ Fergusou's grove have requested
that the following programme BE- published:
], Opening prayer by r. Hamilton. 9, Mu-
etc by the 0lee club followed by national air.
3 Reading the Declaration of Independence
=, Song by the Glee club and music by the
string band s. Address by z Sample. @,
Music and song. !, Address BY Rev. Taylor,
OF sand Creek. 9, Vocal and instrumental
music. Q. Address by W. n. Peak. 10, Din
net. II, Music and a song. II. Address BIZ
G. c. Sparks, of Elm hHlS ~. Music. "A,
Address BY O. W. Paddock. . rs, Song By
sam Slack. n. sports. iucluding sack races,
etc. II. Fuu for the little folks. by Sam slack
and Arthur Denny.
platform dance viii be running IN the AZ
ternoon and night Marshals WIN preserve
perfect order. Plenty Of rsfres hnncnts on the
grounds Al al times Of the day aud night.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

Standford, Youmns & Rogers are just
now rcceivinga most complete, mammoth
stock Of spring goods, the finest ever
brought to this market. They have been
selected with great care and bought at the
very lowest prices, and we intend that Our
customers shall have the benefit Of the IA
vurable purchase. We have clothing of the
latest style made to order to suit amy and all
classes. Hats OF the most approved brand
and style for men ard boys. Groceries for
the family or ranch in packages or by the
wagon load. AZ
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

The following Table Committee has
been appointed To serve on the occasion
Of the celebration here on the 4th of
July: Jas. Sherry, Mrs. ID. A. Quick,
Miss Della Moore, Miss Ella Sherry,
Mrs. J. W. McNeal, Mrs. w. ii. CLAN,
Miss Gordie Burney, Miss Minnie Up
degraff, Mrs. ID. NJ. Carmichael, Miss
Minnie Faith, Miss Gerlie Skeen and
Miss Alice Payne.
The committee announces that contri-
buttons Of provisions will be thankfully
received.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

Mrs. Mary Morris, wife Of VIM. Nor.
ris, Of this city, died last Sunday after
noon, after an illness Of several weeks.
She had "a severe case of measles few
weeks ago, and this following child
birth FASTENED her death. Her infant
babe died about two weeks ago. Mrs.
Morris was about - years old, and was
esteemed hv all who knew her.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

Since January l, 1884, there has been
sold In this county BOO acres of school
lands, and this brought s3I. lGi, or AN ay-
erage of S3.O5 per acre. There was or
iginally about 1900 acres Of school
land IN the county, and at least two
thirds OF II has already been sold. The
money from these sales Is placed in the
state treasury to hecreditof the perma-
nent school fund, and II is the interest
derived from this fund that Is distribu-
ted 20 the counties.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

The understanding now is that the
town of Nescutunga will be located one
mile south of the TOWNSHIP already Sc
lected and put on a school section. Our
information is to that effect, and our
informant says there will be some dis
satisfaction if the change is made; that
parties have located on claims near the
present TOWNSHIP with the understand
ing that the question of location was
settled and that if it is decided to
move a mile further south the probable
ity is that the vacated townsite will be
relocated ON and town organized.
The school section on which it is pro-
posed to locate Nescutunga is section
80, township 30 range Is west, and is on
the middle fork Of the Nescutunga
river. The section has been taken up
by Judge Shepler, Scott Cummins, j.
W. McWilliams, each quarter, and
Geo. Sanderson and John McFadden
80 acres each, as We understand it.
There is also considerable effort be-
ing made to induce the COldwater crowd
the parties from Harper county who
are trying TO start n town northwest Of
Nescutunga-tO pool issues with Mes
eutunga, and To that end DIR. Dunn and
Geo. Sanderson went over to Harper
this week to see SissOn and BickfOrd
the moving spirits it the Coldwater at
fair.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

About clothing.-The attention Of the pub
lie is called to the fact that Standiferd. You
mans & Rogers have Just opened up new in.
voice of Spring clothing made on their special
order for this trade. 1t is given up by every
one who has seen it to be the most substantially
made, the most judiciously selected, and the
best lot Of clothing ever opened up I'm Medicine
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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

Among the real estate transactions
that have occurred this week way be
mentioned the following:
Philip lIartzell, 10y Dan Morris agent,
TO Bell X simmons Is lots in the north
part Of town.
W. ID. Vanslyke sold his claim east
of town for 1900.
John Lacey To Mr.. Carleton, of Craw-
ford county, 100 acres east of town for
$50.
l.. lliff. Ivy Talliaferro Il Strong,
agents, 10 acres adjoining town OH the
west, to j. VI. Bechtel, of Illinois, for
$500.
G.. J. Skeen, to Bell x Simmons, his
residence property on Spring creek for
$500.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

From the large number of mowers,
reapers and hay rakes being received by
the two hardware firms, II is evident
that demand for this class of goods is
expected. Am. Allen and Geppert q
stone can show up.a complete line Of
these goods.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

Standiford, Youmans & Rogers have the
finest display of dress goods, notions, etc,
in the city. Don't look at them unless you
wish to buy. for the prices are so astonish-
ingly low that yon can't help purchasing If
you zee them. All the latest styles and nov
elites AZ
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

Charlie Wainscott has purchased the
interest Of his partner, Mr.. Barnes, in
the grocery and confectionery business,
and will continue the business alone.
This firm has been doing n good bust
ness and il is steadily increasing, rs il
should. Success 70 Charlie.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

Fine Hats.-Weare in receipt of a large lot
of extra heavy stockmens hats, of all the STAN
dard makes, and these are to be sold out this
season ut a small margin of profit.
% STANDIFORD, YoUMANs 4 ROGERS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20
DAN. MORRIS. or. POOLE.
MORRIS & POOLE,
MEDICINE LODGE - KANSAS.
Real Estate and Live stock
COMMISSION
MERCHANTS,
Have for sale number of IMPROVED and
gNIMRRovED RANGHESf FARMS, RANGE
CATTLE and CITY PROPERTY.
PARTIAL LIST OF PROPERTY:

PARTIAL LIST OF PROPERTY:
125 head
Of mixed cattle, range for 500 head; $40 acres
tered by springs; abundance of timber. Price,
$1,000.
$40 acres
of land in southwestern part of Barber county.
160 acres
tract; Is acres in cultivation; good house; well
watered; % acres in timber; best claim In the
county. Price, $1,000.
l60 acres
ten of II in cultivation, good house, and lots Of
water Price, $500.
100 acres
well watered and timbered: good house: would
make one of the best small stock ranches in
the county. Price, $550.0O.
$50 head
of cattle; 6 good saddle horses; 100 acres OF
decided land; range for 400 head OF cattle, all
fenced; Is acres in cultivation; good spring;
lots of timber; good ranch houses. Price,
5000.
10 choice
claims, all watered and timbered, in different
parts OF Barber county.
Cattle or
all kinds and in lots 20 suit purchasers. with or
40 acres
of land adjoining TOWNSHIP of Medicine Lodge,
all in cultivation and well located.
46 lots
in north part of city, ON Buffalo ana Centre av-
enue. Price, $40.
IL lots
on North Main street; for 5000; 3 for 500; 3
for $50, and Main street lot for $3.50.
2 lots
on Main street with two-roOm house, good
barn, all fenced for $500.
lot
on Main street I'm center of city, with black
smith shop and tools for 81 600.
good
brick house of 1--WE rooms, good well and 10 lots
fenced, for $1,400.
10 lots
in different parts of the city from SIS to $50.
5 lots
in north part of the city for 100.
room
brick house in north part of city and good well
for 500.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

Sherlock * Mills have adopted the
OF brand for the cattle they will in fu-
ture run here and ON their western
range, and an advertisement of the
same may be found in another column.
They have branded the bunch Of cattle
they are driving west, and have the
lot well under way on the road to Col
OradO.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

Hon. Geo. ID. Orner arrived here
Tuesday night, after an absence of more
than year in California AS special agent
of the government in the Investigation
Of land frauds. Mr.. Orner is n candi-
date for secretary OF state, and has been
making something Of canvass during
the past few weeks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

John II. Easley and family will start
from here next Monday 10 Florida, and
mt first will make headquarters at Pal
atka. They will take along several
head Of horses and cattle and all the
necessary household goods. Mr.. Easley
has been good citizen Of Barber coun-
~ and goes from here with the best
wishes OF many friends.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

The young ladies' Of the Presbyterian
church have organized mite society
with Miss Emma Taylor president /;
Miss Lottie Dem, vice president Miss
Gordie Burney, treasurer and Miss Luz
cy Swank, secretary.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

Dan. Morris and o. T.. Poole have
formed n co-partnership for the sale Of
real estate ant i've stock, and in an
another column announce a list Of prop
erty they have on hand at present
They will also make speciality OF To-
eating persons desiring claims. Both
are well known and have The confidence
Of the community.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20
BARBER COUNTY INDEX.

To Oar Subscribers " from any cause the
ISDEx does not rvsch you regularly, you are
requested To notify va at uuce. We are care
fsl about sending out the paper. and want 70
know when sibscril,sr. faiItoEstiL ~
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

Casaday sulky plows, Furst & Bradley sulky
plows, breakers, stirrers, cultivators, and ev-
erything In the plow line, and the latest i'm
provementsin harrows.
20 GEPPERT & STONE
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

Mrs. O'Bryan is drilling the company
of little girls for the amateur broom
brigade, and Miss Taylor is drilling an
interesting class of Juveniles for the eel.
cbration on the Fourth.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

The city election, to have occurred last
Monday, again went 10y default, and
there are yet two vacancies Ia the city
council. IL does seem strange that So
little interest Is taken In these affairs.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

The Finest and Best.-without hesitation we
declare that the stock of boots aud shoes-for
ladies and gentlemen, boys and misses, that we
are now receiving Is in every way superior to
any stock ever before opened in the town. An
examination will convince any judge that this
statement is absolutely correct
20 STANDfFORD, YoUMANs e. RooKRs
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

Ell. Youmans, Jr., and G.. A. Magill,
Of kingman, were in town this week,
endeayoring to secure the trade of our
merchants for the wholesale establish
ments OF Kingman.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

In another column is an announce
ment Of a splendid bargain in Jersey
cattle, a bunch owned by the estates of
+. W. Payne and Geo. Geppert. This
is n splendid bunch of cattle and having
been wintered here two seasons makes
the animals the more valuable.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

Medicine Lodge won't have u Spanish
hull fight on the ith, like Dodge City
hut there will be nrst class programme
carried out, and IL will be worth coming
n hundred miles To see IL.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

By the Train Load, car load and wagon load.
This is the way Stamford, Youmans Rogers
are receiving their goods this month. Every
thing the newest, neatest, freshest and best
Call and be satisfied. 46
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

Warranted not to rip, tear, ravel, fade, or
run down at tho heel; all wool and yard
wide," is the new stock Of clothing, boots and
hats now being opened by Standiford, YOU
mans & Rogers. 30
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

J. a. Blair, OF Ohio, and @. G.. Ewart,
Of Winfield, rs, are here looking
around for good opening TO engage in
business, and will probably decide to
remain.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

The Balm and Smith wagon, rs good rs
ever went on four wheels, of the different
styles and sizes for sale at bedrock prices,
by Am. Allen on North Main street.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

J. a. Dillar, the Wellington banker,
and president Of the Sumner County
Cattle company, came over this week,
and went out tO their range Yesterday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20
FURNITURE REPAIRING
CARPENTER JOB WORK I
Carpet Laying.


Henry Ulshoefcr Is prepored to do all kinds
of furniture and carpenter repairing, making
furniture to order and all kinds of job work.
He has competent assistants and guarantees
satisfaction. - r'cJ7.
Special attention given to putting down car
pets and hanging shades and pictures.
Keeps on hand and makes to order cots of all
kinds.
az Shop opposite the Medicine Valley Bank.
Prompt attention to all orders. IS
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

Mrs. W. w. whitney and the children
started this week OH a visit to their old
home in New York state, and will be
absent during the summer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

JEFF Hall, well know in this town. II
not fayorably known, has gone from
kingman, aud left the people with
whom he did business In about the con =
ditiOn he left the people here.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

Dress suits. business suits, working suts-ev-
erything in the way Of clothing-madc on spe-
cial order, can now be seen at Stamford, YOU
mans & Rogers store. 30
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

). ). Cary, Of New York state, who
purchased the McCleary ranch west Of
here ON the Medicine is here with his
family and will GO into stock business.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

Jas. J. Miles and Frank Whitaker
were down from sun City this week ar
ranging the details for the Fourth of
July celebration.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

A. s. McClsarey, returned last week
from his trip east, and may now be
found At his old place in the INDEX OF
flee.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

&. II. Fobes, the sun City mail con-
tractor, allowed his mules to get away
from him last Saturday throw him to
the ground and break his shoulder
blade.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

H. &. Thompson claimsa new boy Mt
his house and Bunk Ward Is rejoicing
over n new girl baby.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

Story sold his hotel this week took
Il back; resold IL, when the parties
backed out, and So he owns Il yet.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

A free balloon ascension every night,
pyroteclnic display and "A Roman can
die fight are the order of amusements
every night now until after the Fourth.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

Picturu. % tho hank Robbers and oftheir
cap,or., at Coan's gallery. IS cents each. 20
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

Miss Jennie Currie remembered the
INDEX this week with a basket Of lus-
CiOus cherries.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

Dan Morris has sold no less than q
town lots within the past ten days.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20
LOCAL ITEMS,


Just arrived. q ilnc stook " millinery and no
tions, direct from New Nork city ~ lAhtle
Fiahburn's, sun Ctty. %
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

Spades, shovels, rakes, post-hole diggers,
hoes, garden tools of every kind in great varie-
ty ut Gcppert g. stones. 30
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

VIC. Dark and several others who
attended the roundup on the Cherokee
Strip, came back this week, bringing
into the county a large number Of strays
that had drifted southeast. They re-
port that there was not the best Of sat
isfaction at the result OF the roundup
OF the eastern part Of the Strip, and
that comparatively few strays were dry
EN- from the eastern range to points
agreed ON. The work in this county
will be commenced on the morning Of
the 18th inst, next Wednesday, and
it is expected that all persons who de-
sire to 60 into the work will meet Mt
kiowa the night before. VIM. Kelly
the captain has not decided for certain
whether the county will be worked in
one or two divisions.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20

Sulky PIows.-we have in stock the celebra
ted Casaday sulky plows, with breaker and stir
ring attachments OF all sizes.
30 GEPPERT & STONE.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-20
Fencing.

Barbed and smooth wire.
Cedar, oak, ash, walnut, and elm fence posts
In large or small quantities, kept constantly in
stock by Geppert Stone. 70