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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11
County Affairs

The board Of county commissioners met
last Tuesday, and held until yesterday af
ernoon. All the commissioners were In
Ieir seats and wore tie ermine with ap-
propriate dignity. The new commission
ers, Messrs. Lake and Douglass, took hold
like old hands.
The voting precinct on blackberry creek
was changed to Ellwood school house on
the petition OF Oscar Throckmorton and
others.
The Medicine Lodge and Sun City road
was changed near the Bill. Cochran place,
provided the commissioners comply with
certain conditions
An election precinct was established at
the town Of Hazelton in Kiowa township.
petition was fled asking for pub
lie road commencing at the northeast cor
ner OF the southwest quarter Of section Is,
township 80, range IL west, on the bestand
most practicable route by Last Chance
store to kiowa, and to the county line on
the east. Isaac N. Tucker, John Rogers,
and w. II. Chowen were appointed to view
the proposed road.
A potion for a road from Hazelton 10 the
Harper county line was filed, and clerk in
structed to order the road opened when
the property owners along the proposed
line shall have given the right-of-way.
Z. w. Payne surrendered three $500 fun
ding bonds Of the Issue Of April /, 1874,
with accrued interest and received instead
$4,000 In county warrants.
4. f. KinchelOe was appointed township
clerk for Lake City township.
The county printing for the year 1884
was awarded TO the BARBER COUNTY INDEX.
Professor Quick was appointed one Of
the board Of school examiners for the year
1884.
Mr.. Updyke and Chas. Butman were APP
pointed to examine the county treasurer's
books for the quarter ending April LIST.
Uncalled for warrants to the amount of
$50 were ordered destroyed.
A contract WAS entered into with Standi-
ford, Youmans & Rogers for the lease of
the building now occupied by Geppert &
Stone, for the use OF the county. The
owners are 30 partition the building into
suitable rooms and build fire proof vault
and receive rental Of t9oO year from
March 10, 1884.
The list Of warrants ordered viii appear
IA this paper next week, the commissioners
having decided to have all such publica-
tons appear in the INpEx.
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w. w. Standiford, James Wilson and
others amused themselves during the severe
cold weather Of the past ten days by trav-
cling up and down the lower Medicine and
cutting Ice for the thirsty cattle. They re-
port that there was not the usual drift Of
cattle to the south, and that there were few
more than belonged there In tho "pocket"
that has been formed along the state line
In the vicinity Of Kiowa. Mr.. StandIford
says that there are more Fat cattle on the
range south OF here than he has seen at this
season for three years, and he does not an
ticipate that there will be many cattle die
from the effects Of the late cold snap. Up
to Wednesday he had not seen dead ami
NAL on the range.
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The IL. Y. ID" dance given by the young
ladies' Of this city last Friday evening was
well attended and proved . plrasant en-
tertainment, in fact II could not have been
better. There were twenty. Ave couples
present and all went away pleased. The
strict rules Of Leap Year were followed,
the ladies taking the places the gentlemen
usually Ill on ordinary occasions. No
gentleman was permitted to remain a
"wall-aower" for any great length Of time,
and In this respect the ladies were more
thoughtful than their brothers frequently
are. Ms. Sparks and Mrs. Geppert filled
the position Of floor nanag RS in a most
satisfactory manner, while the entire club
constituted itself into committee on re-
ception and entertainment and were careful
to see that the pleasure Of every one was
looked after.
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Medicine Lodge is to have a hotel In the
near future.
The scheme heretofore agitated by the
INDEX has Mt last resulted In the citizens OF
this city deciding to build hotel that will
be an ornament to the town and at the
same time fill want long felt by the trav
cling public and the residents of this city.
The plan adopted is to build by a joint
stock company of 100 shares of 500 each,
and to give the management of the build.
ing to board Of directors, to be elected by
the stockholders, who will hold their off,
ces one year from the date OF their election.
Ten per cent. Of the capital stock will have
to be paid in at the time the charter Is ap-
piled for, which will be done as soon as two
thirds Of the capital stock, $4,000, Is SUBJ
scribed. The remainder to b. paid In In
stallments when needed to apply on the
building. The stockholders will have the
selection Of the site for the building, and
determine the size of the house. OF course
the more minute details will be left with
first meeting Of the stock holders.
There are butfew business men in town
who have not already taken stock, and sew
eral ranchmen who only como here to do
their trading have taken stock, more to en-
courage the enterprise than for direct prof.
II they expect to derive from the invest
ment.
All see the necessity of building a hotel,
and the location Of the house on Main street
would benefit every business man and be
almost public blessing. Men are readily
taking this view of the matter and realize
that a hotel cannot be built beside every bus
mess house In the town, and are s,bscrib-
ing stock, and will select location after
the stock Is all taken.
Propositions will be made to donate at
least the lots to build on. The three cor
ner lots north Of the Medicine Lodge house,
or either Of the vacant corners opposite
Standiford, Youmans & Rogers store cali
be had as donation, we think. The three
lots necessary to build on are worth s., 200
at least, which will add II per cent. to the
stock at once.
Some $4,000 Of the stock has already been
taken. We give list of the stockholders
below, as well as the amounts subscribed,
which will at once be guaranty the hotel
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

The county Offices and court room are to
be removed from over Thompson q Co.'S.
store into the building now occupied by
Geppert & Stone, on the 10th Of March.
The building will be subdivided into suIta-
bic apartments and provided with fire.
proof vault, sxlO feet and 8 feet high, for
the county records. The court room Il to
Be In the front part Of the building and is
20 be 2lxl0 feet. The treasurer's, record
ers'and district clerks ofEice is to be l6xl7
feet; the oommisioners' room Is to be l6x
n, and a jury room on the side llxsa.
Considerable feeling was worked up over
This matter. and the board llstrned to a con-
Siderable amount Of talk. The principal
reason for the change Is that the county
recorls are 10 be protected from firo. The
new location win be more convenient than
tbc rooms now occupied
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A short time since a petition was for
wardcd to the general land Office at Wash
ingron asking that the government have a
resurvey made OF township 80, ranges 10
and ii In this county for the reason that
nearly all Of the old corner marks estab-
lished by the government survey have been
obliterated by the changes In the surface OF
the land and otherwise. A letter has Just
been received by Judge Shepler from Con-
gresham Peters, announcing that the re-
survey Is to be made Ia accordance with the
request Of the petition, and that surveyor
has been selected to do the work, and that
he will likely commence work about the
first Of March. The two townships to be
surveyed extend from half mile east OF
town TO the Harper county line, east and
west, and about Il miles north and Az
miles south Of the main road to Harper,
the width being 8 miles and length II
miles. This will include the Colony. Un-
doubtedly a new survey will change many
lines that are now established, and may
cause some Inconvenience, but it is to the
interest Of every one that the correct lines
be known; and the sooner the better. End
less litigation may be avoided by correct
survey now.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

Mrs. ). NJ. Kessler Is now in the city and
active preparations are being made to put
the Cantata on the boards in thoroughly
firstclass shape. Daily rehearals will be
given and our singers are going into the az
fair with vim and determination that IL a
guarantee OF success. Mrs. Kesslcr brings
with her full set OF beautiful costumes,
sufficient for all who take part, both in So
los and choruses. The Cantata will be
given In the new music hall the evening of
the llth inst, and orr people may look for.
ward 70 rich musical treat on that occa-
sion.-AnthOny Journal.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

Several horses have died around here
lately from an allment similar to the blind
staggers. One that died this week In town,
belonging to teamster, was examined by
DR.. Berry, the veterinary surgeon, who pro-
nounced the allment trouble Of the brain
and spine, very difficult to cure, and gener-
ally Of short duration, ending In death.
tie says that horses in good condition ap-
pear to be subject to the disease the same as
poor animals. He says IL IL not contagious.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

Before winter had set In we published
several predictions abort the weather, based
on the corn-husk, gOose-bone, musk-rat and
other theories from old hunters, all gong
to show that there would be no cold wealth
er this season. We did not endorse the pre-
dictions; but now desire 10 apologize for
their appearance Ia these otherwise reliable
columns. We will not be surprised now to
see Il freeze hard In June; sleet In July,
and raise Cain generally in August. The
severe cold weather from the LIST to the sth
list, knocked our faith in predictions. Be
ready for any kind Of weather.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

A. J. johnson returned this week from
Milwaukee, Wis.,, where he went to pur-
chase full and complste set Of machinery
for the new mill he and Mr.. A. Denton are
erecting on North Elm. He secuted six
sets Of improved rollers and these with a
buhr which will be used for corn and feed
will 10 an enormous amount of grinding.
The machinery Is to be here In three weeks
and 1t is expected that the new mill will be
running in six weeks. These gentlemen
claim to have sufficient water-power to run
machinery that will turn out 200 barrels Of
flour per DAY. The building Is already up.
The firm expect to have a -four and feed
store In this place and will sell only at
wholesale or In ton lots. This with the
W ten-thousand-dollar hotel. the com
pletion OF the railroad to this place, the
good wintering Of cattle on the range, will
give 70 Medicine Lodge boom only equal.
ed by the one on Kansas City.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

The first regular meeting Of the Kiowa
Building association was held at Kiowa,
Barber county, Kansas, January /, 1884.
Articles Of incorporation were ordered to
be fled with the Secretary of State. The
following officers were elected for the en-
suing year: w. II. Chowen, president; A.
I. Wilson, vice-president; c. II. Vautier,
secretary, and A. w. RHmsey, treasurer.
Stock to the amount Of $4,000 was subscrib-
ed for the erection OF a new hotel at Kio-
wa. After the transaction Of other bust
ness the meeting adjourned TO meet Janu-
airy Ii. 1884.
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There will be a dance at the Kiowa Hall
on the evening Of the 18th or February,
st. Valentines day, under the auspices of
the Kiowa Building Association. Among
the attractive features OF the occasion will
be a postotfice for the distribution of val.
entines, presided over by an attractive
young lady, assisted by several other hand
some and amiable young ladies'. Every
body Invited
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

DIR. JacksOn's Penetrating LiAiment is a posi-
tive and unfailing cure for cuts, burns and
bruises. swelling of the joints or muscles, col
lar or saddle gals, frozen flesh, rheumatism
and lameness or soreness of every description.
Acknowledged by all who have used IL to be the
most searching and healing liniment in use.
Sold by all druggists.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

To stockmen.
have on hand between 800 and 400 tons
Of feed, consisting of millet, sorghum and
pairie hay, and corn fodder which l will
sell ut reasonable rates and allow purchas-
ers to feed on the premises. Or will feed
the stock by the month. Best of care guar
anteed. Plenty Of good range, water and
shed room. Best place for stock In Pratt
county. Call on or address,
r. J.. White,
26tf. Mt. Nebo, Pratt Co., Rams.
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The temperance convention called for
last Saturday was held in the NJ. 4. church
but was not largely attended, there being
but about twenty persons present. NIB.
Gilbert was electrd president and w. E..
Williams secretary. K. NJ. Byerly, L. d.
Hess and Rev. Friedley were appointed n
committee on constitution and bylaws. A
permanent organization will. be effected to-
day
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

f.. Kline, county surv yor Of Harper
county, was over here this week looking
for an investment In real estate. II he en-
get a suitable location. near town, lie ex.
poets improve IL and move here when his
term Of officc expirrs
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

A letter from Dr.R.F. J2hnson,w who Is at
tending surgical lectures In st. Louis,
tlts that he and Mrs. J who lie at Carroll
ton, No., are In fine health and spirits He
Is not certain that he will relocate here,
but from the tone Of his letter we rather
guess he will.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

Charlie Flohr and DoIlie Espcy had a
fight ut Lake City one day last week, when
Flohr hit Espcy in the hack with heavy
weight and came near putting out his light.
lie was badly hurt, AMI IL took several days
for him TO gct Ia good moving ORDER.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

Mr.. VIM. Doles, who ranches on the
Medicine river above this city, was married
last Thursday to Mrs. Harriet EldrOd, who
lives In the same vicinity. This couple is
well known and much respected, aud It is
the general wish that the union may be a
happy one, As It most certainly will be.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

Commissioner Reub Lake says that the
only scheme he could work through the
first session Of the board was one by which
he can get all ms whisky while In town
for ten ocnts drink, or three for a quar-
fer
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

Every one interested in the success OF
the town should take stock In the new no.
te!. Besides proving yourself public spIr-
tied citizen, the investment Is sure to be n
profitable one.
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List Of Letters

Remaining IN the post once at Medicine Lodge
January 10, 1854;
Burt @. H Gibson Joseph
Edwards q. W. King. Frark
GregBon VIC. Mathew Archie
Runch Erastaus
PosTALs Melton }. NJ, Perkins Hnl p.
Florry J. s.
Parties calling for any OF the above win please
say they are advertised.
w.D. vANsLYKE. Pm.
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As a matter Of news we may mention
that during the year 1884, at least the In
DIX Is to be the official paper Of Barber
county. The commissioners have said IL,
and lis greatly to their credit
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precious lessons 70 impart. The reward is
10 him who makes the best use of his time
and talents. Truly yours,
d. A. Quick.
HATTIE b. POWELL
MARGARET CARTAN.
MATTE VAUGHN.
Penmanship In room No. was decided
by judges, two of whom were appointed by
the principal, he, himself. acting as third.
After careful examination of specimens
submitted to ms, we announce MS first, best
peuman, Miss Lottie Dcnn; second, Miss
Bertha Storey; third, Miss Alice Payne.
Submitted by tile judges,
w. L. ROUSE. E. NJ. BYERLEY.
ID. A. QUICK
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Queensware, glassware, etc., you are a ways
in need of. Our fall stock is now open and the
prices are very low. Come in and look around
charge nothing for showing goods. A C.
Sheldon. Is
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II. h. stone, Of Chicago and b. r. Smith
Il Peoria, H., were here this week looking
for . suitable location for grocery store.
They are negotiating Tor the purchase Of
rood lot and may erect q subsnntlal store.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

There Is talk Of irring up the basemen
q the now Presbyterian ohnreh Into skat-
ing rink, and charging . small fee OF admis-
sion 10 the skaters. and using the proceeds
Tor the benefit % the church. We can't Sc
that there would be any improperly In the
cntrrprise.
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Election Of Directors.

There will be an election of directors OF
the Medicine Valley Bank at the Office Of
the bank on Monday, January 18th, 1884
at o'clock p. NJ.
E. w. PAYNE, President
GEO. GEPPERT, Cashier. 800
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

A number Of fruit tree men are here this
week talking the very life ont Of our peO-
ple and abusing Que another. Many trees,
fruit and ornamental are being ordered.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

A petition was being circulated yesterday
asking for tire appointments Of Sam. Dem
10 the position Of Deputy U. s. marshal,
asking for the removal Hilory weldner.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

It is better for persons contemplating the
erection Of wire fences to buy their wire now
Geppert Stone are prepared to I'LL orders at
reasonable figures and on short notice. 80
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l. r white and wife, nee Miss Cline,
pa'sed through this city yesterday on their
way from Cherokee county to their home
In Pratt county.
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Last Saturday Justice Paddock perform
ca the marriage ceremony for Lee BriIey
md MrS Mary Colcord at the residence OF
-cott Briley, az Amber In this county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

A masquerade ball IS talked OF by the
AthenlAn club, aud two weeks from to-
night, the 1Oth Inst, will likely be the time
elected.
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G. o. SdleS, of the Turkey Greek Mills,
Was here here yesterday and carried back
with him large orders for his celebrated
Hour.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

Dr.. Ayers returned this week from Rice
,Ounty, WHERE he went altar the household
goods Of . Mr.. CrouSe, who has lately
located northeast OF the doctors place on
Antelope Fiat
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

Rev. J. o. H,Dslton and L. G. Peck, OF
IszelsOn, this county, called this week.
They arc much encouraged over the boom
their town has taken.
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VIM. Blair, range boss OF the Comanche
DOL, LEFT the city Monday on his way to
Tie Pool. lie had been taking a short lay
"a for the first time In Eve years.
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Both 81 the Harper stages have been dis
abled within the past week, and spring
wagons and buses had 10 be used.
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Miss Ella Sherry LEFT ON Tuesday for
Hamlin, Mimi, where she expects To visit
during the Rcxt few months.
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II. L. White, OF Mt. Nebo, Pratt county,
was married In Cherokee county on the
Slst Of December to Miss Hattie Cline, for
merly Of this county.
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Dr. Burney was down at KiowA this
week to zee the little daughter Of Mrs.
Chatham, the child being very sick.
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Dr. Moore reports several cases OF dip
thsria ut the house Of A. Hooker. One Of
he children died last Monday night.
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A glance at the subscription list for the
new hotel, will show that in Medicine
Lodge ''the world do move"
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Abner Wilson, nange boss for SuIder &
Dumm has gone to Hot Springs, Ark, to
pend month or 20 At that famous health
rchOrt.
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Tom Doran has sufficiently recovered
from his injuries received at Harper to con-
tinue his trip to Great Bend.
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Bob Sanderson is visiting at Harrison
willie, Mo, and reports that the mercury
was ~ below zero last Saturday.
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Ed. Buck was down from Santoga yes
tertlay and reports everything In n flourish
Ing condition mp there.
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The senate on the sth inst, confirmed
the appointment OF w. ID. Van Slyke as
postmaster at this place.
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+. II. Shelley aud family returned
Wednesday from a long visit to their old
home In Davenport, Iowa.
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LOCAL ITEMS.

We are doing a good business In supply
SuR One clothes to those to persons who in
STAT on having their suits made TO order.
We havsa contract with the best merchant
tailoring establishment In the east, and
guarantee perfect hts.
SrANDUoRD, YoUMANs & Rooms.
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III. NJ. INGRAHAM.

Road wagons, freight wagons, spring wagons
buck boards, fne buggies and carriages-in
fact anything that goes ON wheels at Geppert s.
Stones. 81
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A fine line of Fall and Winter Cloaks, Dol
mans and Jackets just arrived at A C. Shell
don's. Is
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The copartnership heretofore existing under
the firm name Of Mize & Ingraham, engaged in
the livery and feed stable business, has been
dissolved, Mr.. Mize retiring. Mr.. Ingraham
will continue the business at the old stand and
will collect all debts due the old firm and pay
all debts due by them.
OAK MIZE.
2r4 III. NJ. INGRAHAM
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ID. A. QUICK.
The Cattle MARKET.

January 8th, 1ss4.-The run Of cattle
for the week ending last Tuesday even
ing showed increased receipts over the
week previous, but still the cold wealth
er kept back shipments. A fair supply
of butcher stock was on the market.
StOckers and feeders were about stand
still owing to lack of supplies and the
absence of buyers. Representative
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A car load of the celebrated Caldwell and
Shutter wagons in all sizes, just received and
for sale by Geppert & Stone. ~