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Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-04
How Domestic Troubles Affected a Hart.
 ford Man.

At Atlanta, Georgia, last Wednesday, Hartford man named Morris H. Marcy shot and killed himself in the Markham house. He was employed by the Marcy Brothers x Co.,, shoe dealers of Hartford, as travelling salesman. The cause of his death seems to have been domestic troubles. He confded to his friends in Atlanta the fact that he had eepara: ed from his wife eight months ago, he taking one of their children and she the other He left no statement of the cause of his suicide.
 i MT. Marcy was well connected. He was 8 brother of Merrick A. Marcy. George O. Marcy and Vim. P. Marcy. His wife belongs i to good family.
 The Sudden Death of the Rev. Lawrence Walsh, Late of WRteI bury.
 The Rev. Lawrence Walsh, formerly treas urer of the American Land league, and formerly of Hartford, died at the Common wealth Hotel, in Boston, yesterday morning His death was by apoplexy. Father Walsh was forty three years old. He was formerly pastor of St. Peter's church, in Hartford, for a number of years and was 8 prominent ad ] vocate of temperance during his psstorate, travelling through the State featuring in the interest of the cause. He was transferred from there to Waterbury, where he took charge of the church formerly under the care of Father Hendricken, now bishop of Rhode Island. Recently he was very prom inent ss treasurer of the American Land league fund and was an earnest advocate of 1 the Irish cause. He was transferred dur ing the past year to Westerly, R. I. He was 8 gerial, whole souled man, sincerely beloved
 by many friends throughout the State. He | spoke at Peck's Grand Opera House in this 1 city with ParneI about three years ago, mak- ing deep impression on the large audience by bis eloquent appeal. He was, we believe, here also at the State convention of the National league and was personally known to many of cur prominent citizens.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-04

Chicago Grain and Provision Market. Closing Quotations (caU boaTd Reported Ouer PriuGte Wires to Edwin Rowe & Co.,, ConenuissiOn Merchants, and 4 Stone Street, Nes0 Fork.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15
Railroad Rally.

1t was some time last June when our
people decided they would do the us
ual amount of talking, and appoint a
railroad committee. To appoint COM
mittee or to pass resolutions is always
in order, no matter for what purpose a
meeting may be called. This particu-
lar committee corresponded with the
officials of the Southern Kansas road
and the Fort Scott and Wichita road;
and it was for the purpose of hearing
a report of the committee that another
railroad meeting was held last Saturday
evening. The evening was "nawsty, !"
the mud Was deep and sticky, and yet
the court house was comfortably filed
by eight o'clock when t. L. O'Bryan
called the assembly to order. L. p.
Caruthers and t. 4. McNeal were elect
ed as the scribes for the evening.
w. w. Cook, as chairman of the rail-
road committee submitted several let
ters he had received from the two rail-
roads, but none of them were of late
date. and therefore OF no particular in
terest.
Ir. Barnes. of Tie Southern Kansas
road first wrote that his people would
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15
Barber County Stockmen

In pursuance to call, issued by the
vice president, the Barber County Stock
growers assOciation-or at least sever
al members of it-met last Saturday af-
temoon in the court house. w. w.
Cook stated that the object Of the meet
ing was to appoint delegates to attend
the national convention of stockmen to
be held in st. Louis, commencing No
vember 18th, and to transact such other
business as might properly come before
the association. The proposed stray
roundup should be considered.
On motion of s. X. w .IField the chair
man appointed a committee of five to ar
range programme for the stray round
up, as follows: MeSsrs. Field, Kelley
Dark, Hendrickson and G.. c. Sparks.
The committee retired for consultation
and i'll due time returned having agreed
on the following programme:
There shall be held Barber county
stray roundup, commencing at Kiowa
on Thursday, August 2s, the divisions
being arranged as follows:
KIOwA DIVISION.
No. /. W. G.. Johnson, captain-In
cludes Campbell'S pasture, and every
thing east and west of Kiowa, includ-
ing Bailey's and Smiths ranges.
No. 2. III. A. Bailey, captain-In-
cludes Bailey's pasture.
Work tobe commenced by both of the
above divisions August 18th, and the
strays delivered at Kiowa on Monday.
September lst.
MEDICINE LODGE DIVISION.
No. l. VIM. Kelley, captain-From
Belts range, east and west of river.
No. 2. n. IL. Fulkerson, captain
Head of Mule creek and Cedar creek.
No. 8. DIR. Rigg, captain-From west
of the Medicine to the head Of Dry
creek, and TO the mouth of Cedar creek.
No. 4. Frank Strong, capLain-East
of Elm creek, north to head of Sand
creek, including Wisner's range.
No. 5. Chas. Colcord, Captaln-Head
of North Elm and west to Carter's pas
ture.
No. 6. N. S. Priest, captain-South
and west of Elm creek to Red creek.
All the above divisions will have theil
strays at Medicine Lodge, south of Elm
creek, by Thursday, Sept. 4th.
LAKE CITY DIVISION.
No. 1. Clay McGrath, captain-Ths
Sand creek and blackberry pool.
No. 2. Bob. Yates, captain-Bittel
creek and Bear creek west to Douglass
pasture.
No. 3. J. NJ. Pucket, captain-Doug
lass pasture and west to the count,
line.
No. 4. Ed Buck, captain-Catter,
pasture, Mulberry. pool Andrews & Tay
lor's pasture.
No. 5. w. b. Goodrich. captain
Turkey creek and west to the county
line.
The above divisions to have thei
strays at Lake City ON Monday ,Septem
ber 8th.
Captains Of divisions are requeste,
to notify the INDEX when and wher,
they win commence work.
1 Several new members were added (,
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

That something was wrong last win
is now evident. The school started off
with good attendance Of young ladies
ard gentlemen, but before the Term was
half over most of the larger boys had
quit. They gave various reasons for
quitting, not necessary to mention here.
But it is more than likely that there
was lack of executive ability ON the
part of the principal. Boys nearly
grown need strict discipline, and it is
useless to attempt TO control them
without this important factor. In ise-
lecting principal this year, care should
be taken to get one who can increase
the school attendance and the general
interest in the school, among the larger
scholars especially, rather than cut
down the attendance. until there are
only empty benches to talk TO and dis
cipline.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

The annual school election for dis
trict No. l., this city, was to have been
held yesterday afternoon, and the peo-
pie were there TO do their part; but ow-
ing TO the absence of the treasurer, ID.
VanSlyke, the meeting was adjourned
until next Thursday afternoon at 2
O'Clock. The clerk. w. T. Rouse
submitted partial report, but it was
Of no use without the treasurer's re-
port, as there was no means of knowing
how much the assets in the treasury
amounted 70. The clerks report how
ever showed that during the months
of school the wages paid teachers
amounted to$1 ,4S5;the Incidental expen-
sesS577 including fuel .janitor's services,
maps, etc. There is yet due by the dis
trict on account Of building, 81 ,l99, and
this does not include the bonds out
standing. There is also due on account
of seats and desks S95O.44. The taxa
BILE property In the district is S105, ,27s;
and so tax of 10 mills will not pay the
running expenses Of the school and any
great part of the debts now due and
bearing interest.
There is disposition among the
school patrons and tax payers TO look
more closely after school matters, in
this district as was evidenced here yes
terday by tire large number of persons
present at the meeting. and IL we are
not mistaken in the prevailing senti-
ment ~ effort will be made to have n
lirst-class school here this winter.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15
Mysterious Disappsarauce.


In May last young man named VIM.
Cloud, % years old, 5 feet sinches high,
blue eyes, light complexion started from
near Neosho, Newton county, Mo-, to
this country 10 locate. He was driving
a mule team, both horse mules, about
ID hands high, o years old, in new har-
ness and attached To- a new Clark wag-
on, made at Neosho, Mo. In the wag-
on was trunk containing books and
clothing. lie was in Medicine Lodge
May 22d and mailed letter from here.
Since then nothing has been heard
from him and his father, who is out
here now looking for his son fears that
he has met with accident or foul play.
Ii amy one has heard of such a person
as the young man described they will
confer favor by addressing A. C..
Cloud, Medicine Lodge, Kansas, Or by
leaving information at the INDEX office.
Neighboring papers please copy.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

Last fall Standiford, YOumans &
Rogers brought on an extra lot of fine
clothing, being determined to test the
experiment of Offering something better
To the trade than had ever before been
shown in this market. The experiment
proved even more of success than
was ever thought Of, and it became
necessary for them to duplicate their
clothing order before winter had fairly
commenced. This season they have
contracted for still larger and more
complete line of clothiug, and have also
included large invoice " gentlemen's
furnishing goods Of every variety. This
new stock will be open and ready for
inspection by The 22d inst, and il will
certainly be to the advantage of every
one desiring fall and winter outfit of
extra fine goods TO call at their
store. South Main street, opposite
new hotel building. IL
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15
Dan. Morris,
MEDICINE LODGE KANSAS,
Real Estate and Live stock
COMMISSION
MERCHANT,
Has for sale n number of IMPROVED and
UNIMPR0VED RANCHESf FARMS, RANGE
CATTLE. and CITY PROPERTY.
PARTIAL LIsI OF PROPERTY

PARTI LIST Of PROPERTY !:
27O ye,rlings, 172 cows and 80 calves;
270 l and year olds and range 10 miles
square. Price $4,000 per head.
81 miles from Medicine Lodge. 16O
acres of land in cultivation; 2 good wells;
$50 peach trees; 80 grape vines; 5 ricks of
rye: 15 acrrs of sorghum 30 head of COWS
and caves. All for S2.500.
4S0 acres of land all under fence; 80
acres in cultivation. fine house and plenty
of water, young orchard, best ranch farm
in the county four miles of range. Price,
$500.
l60 acre farm, miles west of Medicine
Lodge, 35 acres of timber; balance. in cul-
tivatioh. All fenced. Price, $4,000.
800 acres of good land 100 acres fenced,
12x20 house with two rooms and basement;
good spring; acres of timber; $50 fruit
trees. stable 40 feet long; y miles from
Medi in Lodge and plenty Of range. Price
S2.5C0.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

j. W. McNilliams was in this week
from Nescutunga, Comanche county,
and reports having already taken 300
filings from settlers out there who will
prove up on their claims soon. lie
says Coldwater may have houses, hut
Nescutunga has the majority of people
on its side, and eventually will have the
town of the county. Mr.. McWilliams
is conducting the hotel of the city, and
has u reputation for corliality and So
ciability. Persons going west should
stop and see him.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

The Coihanche Pool this week receiv-
a statement of the first shipment of
beeyes they made, a lot OF 600 Texans.
They brought in the 81. Louis market
S3.4j, and that too, on a hard market.
About the time this shipment was
made other parties from the Territory
south of here received fJr similar lot
on tie Chicago market but $3.50.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15
NEW MEAT MARKET!
Fresh and Salt Meats
GOVERNMENT LANDS
For Settlers to Locate On.
Plenty of Timber, Water, and Good Lands.

IF you want good claims call on Geo. II
J. Sexton. seven miles west of Lodi. Barber
county, and he will find you a good claim and
survey IL for you and fix you ali right. Only
about one claim in ten taken as Yet. Having
had five years experience in government lan1
Office, he is competent to crafty your wishes.
Come and see me. GEo. II. SEXTON.
5-S-3n.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

Il w. Phillips says that he has brand
cd over one hundred black calves this
season by his thoroughbred black bulls
out of high-grade Shorthorn cows. On
ly in two or three instances were the
calves any other color than black, and
these were solid red, after their moth
ers; but in every Instance they were
hOTnless.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

If the party who picked up that purse
on Main street the other day, thrown
out OF a baby buggy, does not return it
to the owner, his name Will get a prom
in,ut place i'm these columns. The
purse contained between ten aud twelve
dollars and 4 very small knife Hand it
over 10 Dr. Moore Oh leave IL ut Elem
ing's drug store.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

II. NJ. Sparks this week purchased of
MFR. Day the other half interest in the
Day x Burch ranch on North Elm, he
having previously purchased the Burch
interest. There is a half interest in
laO mixed cattle, an improved and fenc-
ed quarter section of land. including a
good ranch house, and for all this Mr..
Sparks paid $500. This, We believe.
gives him about ~ quarter sections of
land, all contiguous. HIS son, &. G..
Sparks, is now in charge Of the entire
business.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

a gentleman who has n bunch of ex-
ira fine high-grade three-year-old steers
In Comanche county was this week Of
fered so around for them on the
range. IL does pay to put good blood
i'm them.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15
Administra.nr,s Notice

Notice is hereby gived that have been ap-
pointed administrator of the estate of David
wilson, deceased, late of Barber county, by the
PROBATE court of said county. Said aDpoint-
ment was made on the s9th day of Jlfiy 1884.
and letters testamentary were issued. besfrinr
date July %, A. D., 1854: and notice Is further
given that will meet all persons interested iu
said estate at the Office of the Probate Court
in the city Of Medicine Lodse on Satr r,iay.
August JOth, AT O'Clock. p. VI.
~ JAMES HANLIN. Administrator
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

IL is dull day when the town gang
can find tenderfoJt to guy. This
week the victim happened to be ped
, dlvr OF Blaine and Logan pictures, and
be- was done up in fine shape, though
there can be no politicalsignihcance at
taehed to the affair.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

W. w. Whitney, who has been with
Standiford, loumans X Rogers for
more than year, rs cashier and book
keeper, will leave in n few days for
Arizona, where his father is extensive
" engaged Nm the cnitle bnsinrss.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

Notice is hereby given to all creditors and
others Interested in the estate of Henry Doug
lass, late of Barber county, Kansas, deceased,
that the undersigned will make final settlement
OF said estate at the offce OF the Probate Judge
IN Medicine lodge, Barber county, Kansas, AT
o'clock, AN, on the Goth day of August, 1884.
F. Fl. EOL1OCk.
Executor of the last will of Henry DolIUlass
deceased 5r5-5
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

Aiessrs. Flato, Harrison Il IIagge,
were i'm this week after supplies for
their Comanche county range. They
will do considerable fencing and build
ing at once and otherwise improve their
property.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

Communications to insure publica-
tion must reach the INDEX by Thursday
morning. We are always glad to get
interesting news items from any part Of
the county.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

Tho call for Beggs' Blood Purifier is daily in
creasing. fleming Bros. are furnishing sam
pie bottles free. Ii is an excellent medicine
for the liver, kidneys and blood. Warranted.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

Tie committee appointed last Satur-
day to arrange a programme for the
stray roundup, would not hear TO big
frOlic at this place; but laid out good
programme, just the same. We believe
a frolic would not have been out of or
der; but the matter is settled now, and
will not occur. II is understood, how
ever, that the democrats will have a
barbecue here in Il few weeks, and if
they do, tho boys can all come in and
have a good time ANYWAY.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

The city council met in special ses-
sion Wednesday night and outside Of
allowing several bills did but little. The
members decided, however, that good
street crossings should be placed on
Main street in several places, and also
decided to require sidewalks placed in
front of all the lots on Main street by
property owners. The mayor was
unavoidably absent. a called meeting
will be held next Tuesday evening
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

City Marshal Doran Wednesday night
rendered his resignation to the city
council and II was accepted, to 60 into
effect when his successor was appoint
AL
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

4earing heifers are away below steers
this season. One stockman this week
haid hesold n lot Of good heifers for
Sl7.5O, whereas, had they been steers,
they would have brought Mt least So.
lie thinks II will be.well enough to spay
she cattle for while, until the surplus
of this class can be worked of.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

The owner of gold cun-Lutton can
secure the same 10y calling at the Nc
Neal, Little X Thompson bank, PROV
ing property and paying costs of adyer-
Using
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

Can be cured by the use of Beggs' Dandeion
Bitters. 1t will restore action 10 the liver asd
kidneys ard tone up and regulate the stomach
so that food will be digested. For sale 10y
Fleming Bros
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15
Going East

Take the Great Burlington Route. Parlor
chair cars, seats free via the burlington. Daily
trains and elegant dining cars through to Chr
cago from Kansas City every day in the week
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

A communication from Alpha"
who lives near lIazelton. reached here
too late for publication last week. Come
again, Alpha, and tell us the news.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

Jas. \. Blair, of the NJ. V. bank, has
been appointed receiver of the defunct
Merchants and Drovers' bank. vice f..
W. Payne, deceased. lie will likely
make final settlement Of the business
at the November term Of the district
court.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

j. NJ. Fucket and Mrs. Rcub Mar
shall started yesterday on visit to
Kentucky. TO yisitrelatives. They will
also take i'm the Louisville exposition.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

Rev. Friedley and Harry Stone took
the fever and started the other day for
the west, looking for a timber culture
claim.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

Miss Lizzie stiles, Of Spriugyale, rc.
turned home this week aftcr pleasant
visit to this city. She WAS tlc guest Of
Mrs Kessicr
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

Hard and soft lumber, rough and dressed.
Sash. doors, frames, cornice, mouldings.
Lath, lime, cement, hair.
In endless variety and ut living prices.
% GEPPERT & STONE
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

j. Is. Eby late of Ohio, Will accept a
position with Standiford, Youmaus y
Rogers. lie comes with good busi-
ness experience.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

A sister Of Dr. iurney and the late
Mrs. Standiford, arrived here Monday
night from Leayenworth. She expect
ell to flnd her sister alive.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

=. +, blackstone this week purchased
-0f the Lafayette County Cattle compa-
ny 800 head Of steer cattle, half breeds
and domesties, paying S2l for yearlihgs,
$50 for twos and sl2 for threes. lie al
NO purchased a lot Of three-year-old
steers from W. III. Goddard for SO
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15
. nnr Live nrnrrnata

Our live druggists, Fleming Bros. are daily
having calls for Beggs' DisrrhHa Balsam. In
cases of Collie, Cholera, Cholera Morbus, Diar-
rhoea, Dysentery, Bloody Flux, inflammation of
the Bowels. etc, il will bring immediate relief
Every bottle warranted to give satisfaction or
money refunded. Price IS cents.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

A. G. Bender this week purchased
from Capt. Pepperd, of Comanche coun-
ty, 30 5year-old steers, extra good, for
sis.5o per head. They are for parties
IN Sedgwick county, who will feed
them. MIR. Bender says they are a
smooth LOT Of cattle, and will make
money for their owners.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

Smith Willis, formerly of this city,
lately of Wichita, was here this week.
lie has taken n claim near Coldwater,
and expects to start stock ranch.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

r.. q. Estill, the Kansas City gentle
man who purchased the Moore \ Cud-
dy cattle will have them held in Col
cords pasture for the present.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

An additional force of worllmen were
put ON the new hotel building. and the
walls Of this massive structure are now
towering towards the clouds.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

Geo. Burch came in this week from
Illinois. he will go west soon and see
IL he can find better country than
this.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15
Dyspepsia

Spadcs, shovels, rakes, post-holc diggers,
hoes, garden tools of every kind in great varic-
~ at Geppert & Stones. -
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

Dan. Morris this week sold To Jas.
Boutwell, 10 lots In the llJu2ell adli-
tiOn, % be used as a brick YARD.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

On the sd Of August Henry burst
will receive sealed bids for the erection
OF two store rooms. frame buildings,
at Lake City. Plans and specifications
can be seen ut his place. The right is
reserved 10 reject any and all bids. n
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15
LUoAu L L L M s,

4. \. McClcarey and j. ). Lyman
.ook m Comanchc county this week.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15
Fencing.

Parhcd and smooth wire.
Cedar, oak, ash, walnut, and elm fence posts,
in large small quad titles, kept constantly in
stock 10y Geppcrt Stone. 80
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

a. G.. Sparks thinks of diSpo>ing Of
his interests here and moving back to
Missouri.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

ID. ". Wing came iu thi, week from
Caldwell. lie hd, been slightly indis-
posed for several weeks.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

The new bank has an elegant new
sign. the work Of Belden The painter.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

A. Watson of Cumauchc county. was
here Wednesday ON business. lie re-
ports cattle On the TWT range la splen-
did shape.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

II. &. Thompson y Co., this week
purchased - two-yeu-Old heifers for
S13.d0 per head from :. +. Patton.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

Roll. CLARK returned from his eastern
jaunt and reports having had a joyous
time
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

The teachers institute only meets in
the fOrenOOns; but the students manage
to get in nearly i've hours hard work.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

Jas. Fleming is victim Of bilious
fever this week aud is confined to his
rOOm.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

Dr. Me.ncke reports new democrat
nj The house of e.. VI. Briggs, rorth Of
here or Elm creek.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

We are indebted to G. 4. Kern for
nice list Of subscribers from Coldwater,
COmanChe county.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

o. G.. Ewart and Rcub. Lake were
passengers for the east on Wednesdays
express.
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15

Casaday sulky plows, Furst & Bradley sulky
plows, breakers, stirrers, cultivators, and ev-
erything in the plow line, and the latest inn
provements in harrows
81 GEPpEKT & STONE
Barbour County index., 1884-08-15
Tax Lew for 1884.

STATE OF hansas, County OF Barbcr, ss:
The board of commissioners of Barber coun-
tvkansas, met Mt the county clerks sfice in
Medicine Lodge, Kansas on Aug. 4th. 1854. and
levied the following taxes for the year ISS4: