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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19
Telephone 70 Attiea.

There is considerable talk among the
business men of town about having a
telephone line put up between this place
and Attica, the present terminus of the
Southern Kansas railroad. 1t is eSti-
mated that the work could be done Cor
about $500, and perhaps cheaper if it
were built and managed by some regular
telephone company. At present Wei
lington is connected with Caldwell,
Hunnewell. and we believeWinfield and
several other neighboring cities. Sup
pose Attica and Harper would take an
interest in this matter and work in con-
junction with Medicine Lodge and Sha-
ron-then we would practically have
telephone connection with every place
of Importance i'm southwestern Kansas.
And then, even if we have a railroad
here in the spring or summer, we would
be independent Of the. exorbitant tele-
graph rates; or, we could have the line
moved and placed between this place
and KiOwa, or between here and Sun
CITY
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cold weather started Tbem


1t is always safe to look for announce
ments of marriages when the first cold
weather sets in, and the spell how on us
was no exception.
Sunday, at Sharon, Elder Quick of
this city performed the ceremony which
figuratively united December and May,
or in other words he tied the knot for
Mr.. Abaasha Starkey and Miss Ellen X.
Pitts. The groom told the probate
judge, when getting his license, that he
was 50 and that his prospective bride
was % years old.
Monday afternoon Jas. J. Miles, the
clever druggist and apothecary of Sun
City, accompanied by Miss Emma
Hookstra, a popular young lady of that
place, arrived here and were not long in
securing the necessary legal permit, and
that evening were united in the holy
bonds of wedlock, Rev. Gillian of the
NJ. f. church, officiating. The best
wishes of the INDEX goes with this
happy couple, apparently so well mated
and with so many assurances of happi-
ness before them.
Tuesday, not to be outdone by the
gentlemen of the cloth, Justice McC Id
less hunted around and found a couple
in search of happiness in the persons of
Mr.. Uriah NJ. Barron and Miss Rebecca
f. Mount, and after getting them a
marriage license, he proceeded to start
them on the road which leads to Hy.
mems bliss.
Wednesday morning Rev. Gillian was
called up early to perform the marriage
ceremony for Mr.. ID. F. Shipman, a well
known and popular stockman from the
Territory, and Miss III. M. CORN, late
Of Memphis, Mo. The wedding occur.
red at the residence of Mr.. d. Stith
brother-in-law of the bride, in this city
Wednesday evening, at the N. E. par.
sonage, Rev. Gillian officiating, Mr.. Ed
+. Winter was married to Miss Mariaf
ROessler young lady whose parent:
reside in the northeastern part of the
county. They will live in Cherokee
county.
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prairia Rires

Up to the time the last rain and snow
fell, there was great complaint on ac-
count of prairie fires that occurred in
Comanche county. AS soon as the grass
is again dry, this annoyance will COM
mence again. unless more care is taken
by movers and even new citizens out
there, to prevent their camp-ires from
spreading. Old residents do not have
to he warned about fires, for they have
generally had unpleasant experiences in
this direction; but it does appear that
newcomers have not generally learned
what serious consequences may follow
a little carelessness.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

A party in this city who has an oppor-
tunity to rent his building to be used as
a saloon, wanted TO know the other day
If he would be subject to prosecution
under the prohibitory law. Without
attempting to beat better lawyer out
of n fee, we will state that by a recent
decision Of the supreme court of this
state il would seem that owners of
buildings whereit had been proven that
liquor had been sold, are responsible
for fines and costs imposed, if any. The
case on which the court bases its deci-
sion is one in which the wife owned
premises on which intoxicants were
sold, but which had been leased for that
purpose, not by herself, but through her
husband, as the general agent and con-
troller Of her real estate.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

Wednesday was the day appointed
for the different elements in Comanche
county TO lay their case before Coy.
Click. and it is presumed there were
representatives of Coldwater and Mes
cutunga present. 1t appears doubtful
IL Gov Click will remain in Office long
enough to appoint the officers in that
county, as an Official census must first
be taken and submitted to him, and this
work will probably require until after
the first of January,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

Owing to the severe cold weather, on
ly few from this city attended the
grand ball and hotel opening at Lake
City, Wednesday night but those who
did attend report that the occasion was
a most enjoyable one, and in keeping
with the energy of the citizens of that
thriving city. The supper, prepared at
the Commercial house by Mrs. j. a.
Andrews and family is described as the
richest spread in the history of Barber.
Our Medicine Lodge Combination band
furnished the music.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

Judge Updegraff, the president and
Capt. B. p. Ayers the secretary, announ-
ce that the "Seventy-Fonr" club will
meet at their hall in Medicine Lodge on
the evening of December 24th-next
Wednesday. This club is made up Of
the old settlers who we're here during
the irving days of 1874.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

Taliaferro & Strong this week closed
up their partnership books. NJ. Strong
will devote his entire time to looking
after his farm and his live stock in
terests, and Mr.. Taliaferro will contin-
ne in the real estate and live stock COM
mission business at the old stand.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

After January lst 1885, the INDEX
will receive no more wood on subscrip-
ton. Those who desire to pay their in
debtedness in wood or truck" must do
so before January lst- We will pay
cash for wood and demand cash for the
ma Dpr
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

i. c. Faris came up from the range
this week after load of provisions and
chopped feed. lie says that up to Tues
day the cattle had not experienced any
suffering on account of the severe storm
that started last week; but he had an
idea that the cold of Tuesday and Wed
nesday put a "crimp'' in the old cows.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

An agent for a hand-grenade fire ex-
tinguisher attempted to exhibit the
virtue Of his article on the streets the
other day; but made complete failure,
as the grenade would not break. He
was a good subject for the boys to guy,
however.
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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 a preparation for
coughs, colds, asthma bronchitis, and con-
sumption, as they know of no other remedy
that. is gaining.such wide reputation. Sample
bottles free.
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Lost.

a Smith & Wesson revolver, 80 cali
bre, on the bank of North Eagle Chief''
on the road to the Cimarron, Thursday,
Dec. 4th, 1884. Light colored belt, mo-
rocco scabbard lined with deer skin.
The finder win be suitably rewarded by
sending the same to the postmaster or
James Bishop al Bross, Kas., the INDEX
office, or me, at Ridgeway, Harrison
county, Mo.
oS ~ III & RryRQIN.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

Mrs. DR.. Yant, of Medicine Lodge. an
old friend and neighbor Of Capt. Hunt
and family. was visitor here last week.
She went from here to Canton, Ohio.
Capt. IIuut informs us that she was
highly pleased with this section Of
Kansas and will in all probability visit
us soon again.-Osage County ChrUn-
iCle.
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psmssratlc Central Committee.

r. p. CARUruEns, Chairman. Medicine
Lodge.
NJ. SruoNo Secretary, Medicine Lodge.
ID. L. PtERCg. sun city.
W. q. THOrNaoN, Lake City.
q. NJ. RE,nR, Kiuwa.
j Il HALL foil
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

Capt. f. b. Hunt, one Of the most
popular stockmen who ever ranged here,
came down the other day from his Bur
lingame home, and remained several
days. lie is feeding several hundred
head Of cattle, and likes that way of
taking care of stock better than the old
way in practice in his day in Barber
county. He has had to pay 20 cents for
his corn, generally; but got one lot of
5000 bushels for II cents.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19
Our Opinion,

After selling numberless preparations we are
convinced that Beggs' Tropical Oil is unequal
ed. For pains, cuts, bruises, rheumatism,
frost bites, cb blains, ETC., it is NARRATED by US.
FLEMING Bros.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

Frech, the jeweler, has limited num-
Der of extra good gold and silver watches
and chains which he will sell for the
next 80 days at first cost. Store at the
Famous. %
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WnndarfnI

We do not know of any medicine that has
gained an equal popularity in so short time
for the instant relief Of coughs and soreness in
the lungs, as Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup 1t
is mild and pleasant to take audwin not injure
the most delicate infant Sample bottles free
at FLEMING Bros.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

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 q
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

Rev. Gillam'sSunday evening lectures
continue to grow in favor. His next
will be 1.-The prudent wife OF drunken
husband lie deserves good audi
ences.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

Teaspoons, desert spoons, fruit
knives, forks, castors, napkin rings, all
in heavy triple plate silver. and war
ranted, at L. E. Hubbard's,. post-ofiice
building. Reduced prices for the hol-
i6aVs. 2S
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

l.. G. and Ed. Faris will spend their
holidays ut their old home at Clinton,
Mo-, with their mother. Ed. started
yesterday and l.. G. viii follow with his
family next week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

Parties knowing themselves indebted
to III. G. 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, 1884-12-19

The Coldwater Review is the latest
paper started in Comanche cOunty-it
being the fourth venture in that line.
Vandivert Il Carter are the originators
Of the Review, and they appear to have
great hopes as to the success of the
paper. II is republican in politics.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

II 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 Men eal,
Little s. Thompson bank. 10
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

It Is announced in the sun City Union
that VIM. Carl, lately citizen Of this
county died at his home in southwest
Missouri. lie sold his farm near Lake
City, 10 II. l.. Carter last year.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

All who wish to take evening lessons
in bookkeeping call on A. II. Mulkey at
the clerks Office for terms. A class will
be formed if a sufficient number of stu
dents can be obtained. II
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

The largest stock of ladies and gents
gold and silver watches and chains, of
the very latest patterns; an immense
stock of clocks, from the cheapest to the
best, at Hubbard's, in the post-oflice
buildinp. %
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

A clerk in n prominent grocery store
in this town the other day insisted that
the house had superior article of ICON
centrated" milk. lie was driving at
condensed milk.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

Henry burst is having an addition
put ON the saloon building occupied by
VIM. Lindsay. II is to be occupied rs
billiard hall.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

Fen. /. Cooper, Of the S. c. < II. pool
started last Sunday to DcsNIoines. Iowa.
where he will eat Christmas dinner with
his sunday girl, and remain there sew
cral weeks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19
seafoam Washer.

Persons desiring the wonderful Seafoam
waseing Machines, undoubtedly the best in
world, can obtain it ON short notice from J. W.
or o. V. Lyle q
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To Be Closed Permanently

L.W. Story wishes to inform the pub
lie that on the 10th day of. December,
Saturday he will permanently close
the Palmer House, with the view of
conducting another business in the
same building. 2S-2
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Notice.

To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:-I will
allow no person to take ice or water
from the lake located on my lots with
out written authority from me.
% G. L. MORTON.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

Rafies are the order Of the day and
night now. Jas. Boutwell, won pony
Saturday night and J. A. McCarty took
In Q hundred dollar watch Monday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

Miss Mamie Stockstill is home from
Usage Mission to spend the holidays.
Misses Alice and Stella Payne are ex-
pected from Lexington tonight.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

Capt. Hardy this week traded his stock
Of dry goods and clothing to W. n.
Bradbury, taking in payment two quar-
ter sections of land near Sharon and the
Sharon News newspaper Office and fix
lures. Mr.. Bradbury has already taken
charge Of the store and, as will be seen
by his announcement in another column
he intends to sell goods cheaper than
anYhnhY.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

The protracted meeting that has been
conducted at the Christian church for
three weeks, will close Sunday evening.
Mr. Mulkey is much pleased at his sue.
cess.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

Bracelets, ear rings, plain and fancy
rings, necklaces in a variety of styles,
brooches, and every kind of plain and
ornamental jewelry may be had at Hub
bard's, in the post-office building. 2S
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

The various applicants for the post
Office at this place might profit by doing
as they are in Waynesboro- Va, where
almost every legal voter who is demo
crat, wants the position. There they
will have a primary election to ascertain
the choice Of the people. and all have
agreed to abide by the result Of the
urinary.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

A. N. Craddick, of Tower Hill, Ills,
who owns big lot of land on the Neu
trail Strip, in this and Comanche county
arrived here this week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

Mrs. t. A. McNeal will accompany
her husband to Topeka and will remain
with him during the session of the leg
islatlre.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

Everybody must have an overcoat.
1t is better to buy good one when you
get any. Harrington & Smith have the
dandy lot of the town. %
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

r. q. EstIll presents ms brand for the
consideration OF tie public this week.
He Il the owner Of the Moore-Cuddy
cattle, and Il having them cared for by
j. g. Lenont 1865
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

MONEY TO LOAN, on real estate with
out delay, at the First National Bank,
Medicine Lodge. IS
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

1t takes but little to spoil the people.
For few weeks the mail from the east
arrived here in time for the postmaster
to distribute il at night-usually by
O'Clock, but the miserable road between
here and Harperis so bad that the buck
board can not get here much before 8,
and it is asking too much of the post
master to keep open later than that
hour. He Is only required to keep the
Office open until O'Clock during the
winter months, and when he is there
longer, it is purely a matter of accom-
mediation. Another thing: lie is only
required to keep the Office open one hour
on Sunday, and he may name the hour
We are led to go out of The way to make
these statements for the reason that
lately, especially since the election of
Cleveland was assured, we have been
requested a number of times to ''give
this post-office hi" When there is
just cause for complaint the proper
way to do il is to reduce the same to
writing and, over responsible sigma
ture send it here for publication.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19
Ru;ldinO Mafarial

Hard and soft lumber, rough ana dressed.
Sash, doors, frames, cornice, mouldings.
Lath, lime, cement, hair.
In endless variety and at living prices.
30 GEPPERT & STONE.
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Read Bradbury's announcement and
make arrangements To get one OF his
elegant Christmas presents.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

Persons interested in the book-keep-
Ing class are requested to meet at the
court room next Monday evening.
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LOCAL ITEMS,

F.W. Flato, jr.. and wife have gone to
Texas TO spend the winter.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

Spades, shovels, rakes, post-hole diggers,
hoes, garden tools of every kind In great varie-
IS at Geppert & stones. 30
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

IN. Bechtel. Of Illinois, the lucky
owner of the Iliff land, west of and adj
joining town, was here this. week, max
ing arrangements for laying of his land
into town lots. lie was offered $1,000
for a half interest in his property.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

Fresh oysters, fresh fish, celery, veg
etables, poultry aud all kinds of fresh
and salt meats at the Hoosier meat mar
ket. 25
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

The best line of stock saddles at the lowest
living prices, mode of choice California leather,
and all warranted, at
"a II. Blickhahns..
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Come I'm and Settle.

For cheap lumber, shingles, lath, lime, hair,
cement, plaster paris and builders hardware,
go TO the new firm of burst & Chaplin. %
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Parties desiring loans either on short
or long time, will find it to- their inter
est to call at the First National bank 20
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The scholars Of the Christian Sabbath
school will be treated to a Christmas
tree next Thursday evening.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

burst & Chaplin have ordered an immense
stock of rough lumber, thin battens, ready
made o G casing, moulding, thresholds, cell
iDP ptc
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

Mr. +. Youmans and wife will start
Tuesday for Cass county, Mo, where
they will visit several weeks.
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To Subscribers.

On or before the first Of. January we
will send statement to everyone In
debted to the INDEX ON account of sub
scription, advertising or job work, with
the idea Of getting all old Indebtedness,
especially, settled. AS it is absolutely
necessary for us to collect all outstand-
ing debts within the next 80 days, we
hope those who receive the statements
will come forward and pay up without
further delay. BY doing this our pat
rons will show their appreciation OF the
INDEX in a most satisfactory manner.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

Ed. II. Hubbard, Of Great Bend,
brother Of our Eugene, came down this
week on n visit.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

Charlie Masten is a good man to talk
10 about the telephone line. He is ex-
perienced In the business.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

Cheapest line of furnishing goods ey-
er brought TO Medicine Lodge at Gold
Smiths. q
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Overcoats for old and young, retailed
at wholesale prices at Goldsmith's. 81
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Uncle Billy and his son Govan Mills
and y. II. Sherlock started yesterday on
their southern tour. They will visit
New Orleans, points of interest in Flor
ida, step over to Cuba for few days
recreation, and return to this country
by way of Texas, where they will likely
purchase a bunch of cattle to be driven
TO their western range.
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''G's Best" Kingman flour at Her.
rington s. Smiths. q
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h. Biickhahn has the nncst line Of lap robes
In the city. "a
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

The Rumsey Record of Nov. 10Th, a
paper printed at Hazelton, in Barber
county, and dated RumseYviIle, Conan
che county, is here. Why this careless
ness i'm getting the Record to its readers?
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

Before buying your holiday goods
don't fail to step in and sec Hubbard's
stock. a. g
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NtHRIsTIAN.- Preaching every lst and d v
~ sunday at n o'clock. sunday school at I
o'clock every Sunday. ED. ID. A. QUICK,
Pastor.
TINTED OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Mt the Chris
~ tan church on the tn Sunday each month
~ REv. COLE.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-19

MONEY TO LOAN, on real estate,
without DELAY, at the First National
Bank, Medicine Lodge. Is