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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21
A Banker Robbed.

Capt. Albert Freeman, president of
the Medicine Lodge, Kan. National
bank. was robbed OF 81 800 and valua-
Die gold watch yesterday while endeav-
oring To entertain another. Kansan. In
the morning he was stopped at the
Southern hotel by a cowboy from Cald-
well, Has, with whom he was slightly
acquainted. The name of the man from
Caldwell is VIM. +. Morian, and he told
the captain he was dead-broke and re-
pueSted a small loan. The banker pulled
out plethoric roll and selecting a so
bill, asked If that would be enough.
MOrian said it would, and then the two
walked around together and took several
drinks. MOrian had friend named
John Brown whom he introduced 10 the
banker, and all three next took street
car ride. On returning to the hotel the
banker found that his money and watch
were gone. His friends heard Of the
affair and reported the case to officers
Mccarthy and Sullivan, who are doing
special duty at the hotel. They arrested
Morian and took him TO the -Four Courts.
followed by delegation of the bankers
friends. When MOrian was arrested the
missing watch was found, but the money
was not on him. The victim was uues-
toned and stated that when he lod
MOrian the money was gone the latter
gave him back SO of the borrowed SO.
Besides the watch the prisoner had S2S,
and when asked 10 explain how man
dead broke could borrow so, give back
$40 and still have SOS, he hung his head.
John Brown, the friend was not arrested
and II is the opinion of the police that
his soul goes a marching on with the
bankers 1900. Morian said Brown
contemplated going TO Louisville. The
banker did not seem TO care for the
money, and though he told the police
not 10 lock up MOrian, the latter was
nevertheless consigned to a cell.-St.
Louis Republican.
The above item, in substance, also
appeared in the Kansas City Times of
Wednesday, as a special dispatch; but
there are several evident Inaccuracies in
it. Capt. Freeman is not the president
of the National bank here, but the Nc
Neal, Little & Thompson Banking Co.,
and the cashier of this bank, j. w. Nc
Neal, says the captain did not have so
large an amount as 81 800 with him.
Again, it Unknown that the captain is
too shrewd to allow stranger to bor-
row SO, or anv other amount, without
giving gilt edged security; and lastly,
the captain seldom takes a drink. and
never rides on the street cars when
walking is good. So, We conclude that
about the whole truth is that some one
picked his pockets and stole his watch
and SO. and that the thief was arrested
and tie property recovered.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21
The Elm RoIlar Mills


The INDEX this week visited Elm
Mills, an d had the pleasure of watch
ing johnson & Denton's immense estab-
lishment running at full speed in an en-
deavOr to catch up with orders that had
accumulated for three weeks, during
which time new iron pen stock and
flume had been put in. The water pow
or for this mill is supplied from Elm
creek, one and half miles from the
mill, being carried through a race about
four feet wide and that deep. At the
mill the water heretofore has poured
from the dam down a wooden flume on
TO the turbin wheel, and owing to want
Of concentration, much of the power was
lost. This defect has been remedied AN
iron fiume having been put in, and this
has fail OF 30 feet in distance of
50. The power is now estimated at
more than 60 horse, and there is not n
particle of variation in the volume Of
water that passes through. This flow
is the same the year around, day and
night, and the power derived is suifi-
ciont TO run ali the machinery nee ssa-
~ to grind ell the wheat and corn in
the county. Johnson T. Denton have
a bonanza in this property. and We are
glad that they find a ready market for
every pound OF ilour and meal they can
grind. Their mill is fitted up with the
very latest improved machinery, the
roller process being used exclusively in
the manufacture of flour; and yet they
are adding new improvements every
day. A packer will be put in soon.
They are not at a dollars expense for
fuel, and their water lower is AS free as
the air they breathe.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

The Lafayette Cattle company. OF
this county, has been dissolved. Thos.
Shelby, Of Lafayette county, Mis-
souri,, having purchased the interest cf
the other members of the company.
He got about 250 she cattle, mixed and
domestic, two-year-old steers, dry COWS
and cows with calves, and including the
range privileges, ranch outfits and
horses, pal! S2saround for his purchase.
John McFadden, of the old company,
will have the property in charge for Mr..
Shelby.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Jerry Kaufman is once more at large.
Sheriff Rigg started with him last Sat
urday morning TO the Kansas peniten-
tiary, where ne was sentenced to one
years Imprisonment. When near Cher
ryvale Jerry made a dash for liberty
and succeeded in jumping from the
train and escaIing in the darkness.
The sheriff says Jerry had been quite
sick from the time they left Harper,
frequently vomiting, and to give him
more freedom the handouts were remov-
and his feet sha, killed. to the car seat.
Rhony Eli WIS along and seated nearly
opposite Jerry while she iff Rigg W s
sitting two seats farther back. Rhony
went To sleep and the sheriff was sit
ting with his head down smoking.
Suddenly some one yelled ''your prison
er is going" and he went, jumping
from the car while the train was run
ming at least thirty miles an hour. The
sheriff went back to the scene as soon
as the train was stopped but could see
no sign of Jerry; nor did a thorough
search the next day bring any revela-
tions. The superstition is that he re-
moved his boots and in that way got off
the shackels.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21
Bob Gregory Married.

The nuptials of Mr. Robert l.. Greg
Dry and Miss Nellie Weston were cele-
brated Thursday afternoon, 9th inst. at
the residence of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. William Weston. 6O6 East Firth
street, Rev. DIR. John Mathews oflicia-
ting. The attendants were Miss Maud
Gregory and Mr.. Conway Holmes. The
The bride aud groom left on an evening
train for an extended sojOurn in tie
east.-Kansas City Times.
The many friends of Mr. Gregory in
this section will be glad TO learn of this
new step. lie is well liked here.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

When we went to press last week. the
jury In the Watts murder case stood Z
for acquittal and for conviction. They
remained locked up until Saturday
morning when they announccdto Judge
Sluss their inability to agree on YER
dict. They were discharged by the
court and the case continued until next
term As near as tho jury ever came
together was 10 for acquittal and . for
conviction, and there was no probability
Of thcm acgutting as twoof the jurors
declared that they could not be turned
With the majority.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

a man known around here as Preacher
Compton, who resided below here on
the Medicine river, suddenly left these
parts on the 18th inst, and now some
of his creditors are very anxious to learn
of his whereabouts. Among other acts
of playfulness he INDUCED in was to
take away $50 worth of personal prop
erty on which John Pearson had a chat
tie mortgage. lie had purchased some
horses from Pearson and gave a mort
gage on valuable property to secure the
debt. The last heard of Compton he
was headed for Arkansaw, his old
home, with his family and household
affairs loaded in wagon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Capt. Hunt, formerly of this county,
and his partner, Mr.. KelbOurn ARE feed
Ing. he I'd OF Colorado steers and IjOd
mesiirs two miles cast OF Burlinghame,
in this state. The captain evidently
has more confidence in corn as diet
FOR cattle than he has for rotten buffalo
grass and thin air.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

WV. Robinson & Co. tho successors To
II. G. Thompson 4 Co., are getting their
new stock in shape as fast as possible,
and will be able to make u good show
ing in a few days. Charlie ButmaD will
remain with the new firm as cashier and
boOk-keeper and Scott hubert will lend
his services rs general salesman.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21
A Card.

the undersigned wish TO announce to the
people of Medicine aLodge and surrounding
csuntry that LAM prepared to do all kinds OF
work, such as repairing watches and clocks
bard soldering Of gold jcwelry, making rings
larger or smaller, and plain engraving. AL
work.warranted, especially repairing of clocks
and watches in which guarantee satisfaction.
have also on hand neat selection OF
watches, clocks, jewelry and silver ware Re
member the place, at d. E. Sheldon's store.
PHIL FRECH
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

GoldsmIth's Famous chothing house
is now prepared TO show the people of
this vicinity the largest stock of cloth
ing ever brought to this city at prices
that will astonish you. Come early and
be convinced. 81
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

F. S. Cobb, Of Fairport, y. Y, spent
this week in this city visiting with his
old friends DR.. and Mrs. Kessler. He
was delighted with the country and with
hospitable treatment he received while
here.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Mrs. NJ. l.. Bernard was this week
granted letters u administration on the
estate Of her late husband, b. T.. Bern
ard, who died at Sharon the Grst part Of
this month.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21
Democrats Central comnlt,se.

Z. P cAauruEas. Chairman. Medicine
Lodge.
~ STRONG Secretary. Medicine Lodge.
ID. L. PIERCE, sun City.
W. o. THoPxsoz. Lake City.
g. NJ RESER. Kiowa-
Up. HAIL. Lodi
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

burst Chaplin have ordered an immense
stock OF rough lumber, thin battsns, ready
made g casing, moulding, thresholds, cell
ing. etc. 2S
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

If you want anything in the furnish
ing line, such as carpets, curtains furni-
ture of any kind, upholstery, brackets,
fixtures, ETC., call at the New Furniture
Store one door north of the McNeal,
Little & Thomson bank. 10
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

o., One white spotted horse, with sorrel
~ stripe along back; ak years old; I'M
branded. One black horse, four-year-oId; bran
ded with wheel brand on hip, and JR connected
on shoulder. Send Information to
+. 81. STAUBUs,
o. Medici,a o1oo Eas
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Stiles Bros, Of Springvale, announce
that they have changed their mill into
the complete roller system, aud are
now prepared to furnish Gilt Edge flour
90 all. N
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21
Notine-chanss Of Office.

DR.. heincke has removed his ONCE to tire
building now occupied by DR.. Yant. on Kansas
avenue, and this will be his residence in the
future. Night calls viii be promptly attend
cd to. %
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Miss Lottie DEM, who was accident
~ shot last WEEKS getting along as well
rs could be- expected. No effort has
been made to remove the ball from her
arm, however.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Capt. Freeuan is attending the st.
Louis convention, and we believe LIE is
the only delegate from Barber county,
though there IS more cattle in this
county than any other in the United
States, with one exception.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

J. W. Hale and wife returned We'd
ncsday from an extended visit to the
eastern counties in Kansas. As a side
issue, while away, Mr.. Hale went into
tie hog business and did well enough;
but he says one hour in Barber county
is worth lifetime any where else in the
world
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21
Come Tn and gettla

Parties knowing themselves indebted
to III. &. Thompson Il Co., either by
note or account, will please come up
and settle without further DELAY
as this firm is DESTROYS of winding UP
its mercantile business. 20
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

The annual election Of officers Of Del
N Lodge, No. u, A. r. and A. NJ. will
occur Saturday evening, December sOth.
prox. The installation will occur on the
2ith following.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

G.. II. Sexton, the land agent in the
southwestern part of the county,
says that in one day, this week, lie made
q final proofs for settlers, and believes
this TO be the largest number ever made
in one day by any notary in the county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Judge III. II. Hardy took possession
Of the Office Of probate judge last Satur-
day and he is now wearing the harness
as IL he might have been raised in il.
For the present, he VIII keep bis Office
where it now is, in the Shepler build
ing.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21
Notice.

Mrs. o. Rogers would respectfully announce
to the public that she il now prepared to wait
on her old customers and q great many new
ones at her new store on Maia street one door
north of the county building IS
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

ii is with a geaeral feeling of regret
that the public contemplates the retir-
ing from business Of the firm Of III. C..
Thompson x Co. During nearly three
years they maintained a prominent place
as merchants in this city, and by uni
form fairness and impartiality they
made and retained many friends. In
whatever business the members of the
firm, Mr.. Thompson and Mr.. Little may
engage, they will carry with them the
best wishes of the community.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Mr. Eugene YOumans, of New Jer-
sey. brother Of FL. Youmans, Jr..
formerly Of this place is here on visit:
but Is not particularly infatuated with
tho country.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Last Thursday a large prairie fire
was noticed south of here. and We have
since learned that il proved very des-
truetive to Mr.. West who lives about
four and n half miles southwest Of
town. The FIRE destroyed his barn,
twenty-five tons fhay, all his fodder
and about 300 bushels Of corn. AS Mr..
West was not at home at the time only
the timely arrival of neighbors saved
his house from burning. j. b. Meals
new house also narrowly escaped.-Sha-
ron News.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

One span Of work mules; one blac! horse
mule, 49, hands high, fore feet turn outward,
right knee cap knocked down, scar on hip be-
hind. One bay mule 10 hands high and buck
kneed. Ss5 fer information leading to their
whereabouts. Address.
JOaS c. KERR,
eat TIs-co- Ears
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Lee Bradley struck a bargain this
week. For $500 he purchased Ander-
son Hayes farm west Of town four
miles, containing 100 acres of decided
land, 20 acres in cultivation, 81 head Of
stock cattle and enough feed to run
them through the winter. Hayes will
retain possession until March and take
care Of the stock.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Judge Sluss folded his tent quietly
last Saturday morning and started
to Wichita. All of the cases on the
docket that had not been previously dis
posed Of, were continued until next
March. The docket was large this term,
and it would have taken two weeks, at
least to clear il.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Apetition was circulated here this
week asking Tor a daily mail between
this place and Sun City. II should be
established for tri-weekly is Too slow
for this fast country.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Fresh oysters, fresh fish. celery, veg
etables, poultry aud all kinds of fresh
and salt meats at the Iloozicr meat mar
ket. 25
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Uncle Tom Whitaker and wife were
down from sun City this week. Hecan
hardly recover from the shock produced
on his learning OF Cleyeland's election;
but says he can stand il ifeyeryoAe else
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Henry UlshTfer has retired from
keeping boarding house and may now
be found in the quiet and privacy of
his new home on Washington avenue
east.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

LosT-In the city limits, Tuesday
night, n white wolf robe. red lined. Lib
eral reward for its return to the city
marshal or the INDEX Office.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Green's "cannon BALI no longer runs
to Coldwater; but parties at sun City
will run fast line out there connect
ing with the stages from this Mace.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

The beeves shipped last week hy
members Of the sand CrtckaUd Hack
berry pool met u fair marke;-ranging
from $500 toSt.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

4. x. Tingle. ot Che Harper Sentinel,
accompanied by his friend G.. l.. Nick
erson, were over yesterday on business
and plcasnre combined.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Sheep are not much thought Of in
this county, for last Saturday Col.
Beardsley. who lives 10 miles east Of
here sold to Anderson Hayes a lot of
$50 graded Southdown sheep for IS cents
per head. Itwould seem that the pelts
alone would be worth the money.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

II. NJ. woodward VIII. iu afcw GAYS.
open q saddle Udiauess shop at Lake
city In oLe Ct EUry Lrsts build
ings.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21
Strayed or Stolen.

For cheap lumber, shingles lath, lime, hair,
cement, plaster paris and builders hardware,
20 to the new firm Of burst & Chaplin. IS
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21
Hardy 81 Son are opening up an extra
good line OF boots aud shoes, which
are TO be sold at once, cheap. -
Dissolution Notice

The co-partnership heretofore existing I'M
Der the firm name Of Woodward & Blickhahn,
has been, by mutual consent dissolved. II.
Blickhahn win continue the business, collect
all accounts andpay all obligations of the firm.
r, NJ. WOODWARD.
Fl. BIIcKuAHx.
Medicine Lodge, Kansas, Nov. 10. 1854.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

In the matter.of underwear. Of every
grade and quality, light and heavy
gloves, Tor dress occasions and heavy
work. IInrhy ~ SON defy cnmnrtliinn. 70
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

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, 1884-11-21

Everybody must have an overcoat.
III Is better 10 buy good one when YOU
yet any. Harrington n smith have the
dandy lot Of the town. 70
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straYed Mules.

Durst & Chaplin keep also big stock of the
best hickory, oak. ash and poplar planks. IS
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

About the usual price now asked for
wintering cattle is one dollar a head
per month. This includes sorghum
aud millct feed and prairie hay.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

MONEY TO LOAN. on real estate with
ont delay, at The Fist National Bank,
Medicine Lodge. Is
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Mrs. II. Yant started oCdlton, Ohio,
this week where she will spend part Of
the winter.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

An extra quality OF clothing, new
and iirst class In every particular, just
received by Hardy " SON. 20
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Ed. Goh came up from bar-seventeen
range this weckto recuparate aud enjoy
town life awhile.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

The iron front for The new building
next to the National lGnL, was placed
in position yesterday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

MONEY TO LOAN, on real estate with
out delay. at the First National Bank,
Medicine Lodge. Is
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A Reliable House.

Messrs. Fleming Bros. are always reliable
and try to secure the best of everything for
their patrons. They now have bought a large
quantity of Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup, and
are always willing and ready to recommend it
TO every one in need of preparation for
coughs. colds, asthma,' bronchitis, and con-
sumption, as they know of no other remedy
that.is gaining.such wide reputation. Sample
bottlessfree.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Parties desiring loans either on short
or long time, Will find 10 10 their inter
est To call nc the First National bank %
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Dr. Burney reports that Thos. Knight
and his oldest son, are down with typho-
malarial fever.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

T. S. Updyke went to Lake City this
week, in company with his wife, and
will make his permanent home there.
where he will engage in the hardware.
lumber and implement business. lie has
already large stock on hand, and will,
We predict, have no trouble in building
up good trade. He combines honesty,
integrity and industry and will un-
doubtedly push things. Medicine Lodge
regrets 10 lose him.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

NJ. A. Cowden, lately Of Polk county.
Mo-, and friend Of w. r. Burns, OF this
eountv, and very pleasant gentleman.
passed through here Tuesday ON his
way to Belle Meade. his new home.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Bert. Mcclure is back from his pros.
pecting tour through Colorado and the
west.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

MONEY TO LOAN, ON real estate with
out delay. at the FIrt National Bank,
Medicine Lodge. Is
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

o. G. Ewart. and A. II. Mckinney
took in Winfield and surroundings this
week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Sam. Davis, who drives johnson &
Dentons team received quite a serious
injury Tuesday by being thrown from
the wagon and II passing over his leg
DIR. Meincke sewci him nm.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Rev. G.. II. Burleigh and J. w. Ken
dali have leased the Hazelton Express.
and propose working II up into a big
success. Mr. Il. was here last SUNDAY
and preached at the NJ. T.. church