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Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

The Sharon of today is but an infant
compared with what the Sharon of the fu-
ture is to be or else we have been misin-
formed. a town company bas been form
ed and the work of starting the new town
of Sharon in the eastern part of this county
Is now under way.
The officers of the town company are
VIM. Garrison, president; Dr. w. A. Carr,
yiee-president; z. II. Say, secretary Mr..
Dement,, treasurer.
The new town is to be located on an so
acre tract described rs the east half of the
northwest quarter of section 81, township
81, south Of range 10 west. Or, In plain
terms, ii Is One-half mile north of the
house of Mr.. Garrison in the colony, and
is located on a stream of clear water. The
land will be proved up on by the town
company. Already there are several baild-
ings in course Of erection; the postoiIice
will be moved up there about the first o.
March. and it is intended that by that time
general store will be in operation. In
time there is to be new school house, a
church, and in fact all the cOnyenicnces of
a town.
Sharon is situated in flourishng COM
munity, is on the line surveyed for the new
railroad to this place, and it will no doubt
BE- niec town.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08
Township Elections.

In the township election last Tuesday in
Medicine Lodge township the following are
the officers elected:
Justices, j. A. McCandless, of this city,
and Jesse Pelton, of the Colony.
Trustee, b. Lacy.
Treasurer, j. L. Chenoweth.
Clerk, l.. VI. Axline.
Constlbles, WIN. Watkins and j. III. War
rem.
Road Supervisors: District No. 1,S.H.
Hinton; No. 2, w. ii. Kinkead; No. 3, Ben
woodward; No. 4, Philip Butcher.
There were 1S5 votes cast in Medicine
Lodge and 30 at Sharon. McCandless re-
ceived lO6; Pelton lO3; Taylor lO2.
Crouch 40 and Paddock 40. Judge Lacy
r,ceived l2l and Porter 93.
There were no democratic tickets sent
ont to the Sharon precinct, though they
were printed on Monday. The only won
der is that there were any democrats elect
ed in the township, for the republicans gem
orally voted the ticket straight. AS it is
there Is no great reason for complaint for
the officers elected are competent to dis.
charge the duties of their'several offices.
SUN CITY TOWNSHIP.
The following officers were elected:
Justices, j. NJ. Adams aud L. p. Whita-
ker.
Trustee. 1. o. Bailey.
Treasurer, L. J. Saunders.
Clerk, e. II. Douglass.
Constables, Frank Whitaker and Eugene
Bannister.
Road Supervisor, G. w. Graves.
LwooD TOWNSHIP.
From J. w. McWilliams we learn the
result of the election i'm Elwood township
For trustee. Scott Cummins was elected by
% majority over Dave Reeves; for clerk,
Frank Rogers beat Len MurdociI IL votes
for treasurer, j. w. Mcwilliams received
10 more votes than E. Gibbs; Oscar Throck-
morton and r. NJ Smith were elected ius-
tices, Clay McGrath and John Ncwland.
constables. and t. w. Tucker and VIM
Smith road Overseers.
KIowA TOWNSHIP.
Justices, G. w. Umberger aud L. G
Peek.
Trustee, T. L. Lindley.
Treasurer, A. ii. Peck.
Clerk, Geo. NJ. Remer.
Constables, Z. J. kirchner and Charles
Van Meter.
Road Supervisor, C. II. vautier.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

There were so many objections raised to
the wholesale of school L.nds up in Pratt
county that the county treasurer refused to
sell them thongh he had advertised that he
would. Now the would-be purchasers are
talking of mandAnlusing the treasurer to
compel him to accept their bids and money
and the people who are opposed to the
lands being sold at present, say they will
by law cnjoin the treasurer from making
the sales.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08


An Italian musician who landed in our
town one day last week, has, with himble
fingers and cultivated lip, won his way into
the hearts OF "the boys" and they have Ia
ken him In charge. agreed to pay his board
and furnish him with cigars II Inc will stay
with them until their Instruments come
Iuka Times.
"Senor Macaronl," as he was known
here, disappeared after loaiug around here
several weeks. He had no business, but
managed to make few dollars play ing for
parties; but this did not keep him up.
When the hotel proprietor gave him the
2. b. he went and consulted a lawyer, and
finding he had no rvdess, he assumed a
tragic attinitlc. struck himself on the breast
aud said: Poor me. poor me, Italian jack.
ass, poor met aud sOon afterwards lac
wAlkrd out OF town.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

John Mosley, the pioneer COW man of
this county, now foreman for Carlisle Bros
on their Colorado, Utah and New Mexico
ranges, dropped in on his friends here
Wednesday without word of warning.
He was accompanied by II. Carlisle. Mr..
Mosley says that Fred. Bunker, Ed. Faris
and Jesse Hendrickson, who are also work
ing for the Carlisles, are in good health and
well satisfied with the country. lie says
the range where they are, while not crowd.
ed, has enough cattle on it, and that stock
Is doing well. Carlisle Bros. will ship out
there this season large number OF fine
bulls and grade up their herds, which are
now ordinary western and southwestern
cattle.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

is not likely that County Attorney Me-
Neal will take such particular pains to work
upanother case like the one decided last
saturday against Morehead. Taxpayers
are tired of the county being elllel ON to
pay so much costs in criminal cases, and
unless the county attorney is ccrtaiR there
is probfble cause for the pros, cation he
should not allow himself to be made par
ty to a suit brought for no other purpose
tlian to. crafty the prtjndiccs aud hatred
Of "A meddlrSome e tiZen
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

As a straw showing which way the rail
road wind is blowing, we may mention that
the Southern Kansas railroad company has
now, piled mp Mt Harper Lotto plows and
scnpers, which are no doubt to be used in
extending the line west to this place. II
was understood at Harper tlnt these imple-
ments were TO be used in grading more side
track there in accordance with the request
Of the citizens but as that work has not
boen done the opinion is becoming general
IN our neighboring city that the road will
come west.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

The southeast part of Barber county has
more faith in Sunday schools than saloons.
Within two months there will be four of
them in one congressional township, num-
Der -, range 10.
Mrs. r. V. Connor died Friday,N p. NJ.
February lst.. of measles. This family
settled on their new claim October 10th,
last. Funeral was held at the residence
Saturday at3 p. N. Three little children
are left motherless. lis sad indeed. -Ha-
zelton Express.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

Mr.. VIM. Garrison, Of the eastern part
Of the county, reports that the cattle that
recovered from Texas fever last summer
are getting through the winter although it
requires considerable attention and lots of
feed to keep them in shape. They will be
all right, however, when grass comes
aUufn
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

+. Sample went to Topeka this week in
the Sheldon case to answer in the United
States court why he aud his clignt should
not be held for contempt ia interfering with
the process OF the eourt-the act Of re-
plevying the goods being held to be such
contempt.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

We have heard Of no trades in cattle this
week in fact 10 rot expect To hear of any
until the winter T. broken mp. Buyers IN
acquainted with this range are not fast In
making purchases without seeing how the
old cows will get through the winter.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

We are in receipt of letter announcing
the death of A. ID. Faxon, which occurred
nj the home of his father at South Boston.
Mass, January 23I. IIe formerly lived In
this county aud was one of the firm of Fax
on 4 McMrtry. For more than year de-
ceased had been suffering with consump-
ton. Ills age was fOrty-one.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

when the republicans last Saturday NOM
mated Mr.. Story rs one of their candidates
for justice of the peace, that gentleman
arose and suggested that they were hard up
for candidates or they would not have gone
out of their party. He is a greeDbackcr
with democratic procliyties, we have learn
cd since.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

Mr.. o. II. Cotton announces that to-
morrow. Saturday. he viii. sell all Of his
household and Kitchen furniture at public
auction. The sale will occur at the Rich
ards house on south Main street. Here
will DC n chance for bargains.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

It was our intention to publish "meas-
les directory this week showing the places
IN town where the disease las victims; but
rs nearly every family In town would have
to BE- named, we have considered il unnec-
essary and refer to tie city dir, ctory. So
FAR, no fatal cases have occurred: though
there are u number of children and grown
people very sick.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

The testimonial Of Dunn's Loco Anti
dote, published last week in this paper was
fayonbly commented on by many stock
men and we have little doubt that the med
icine will grow into great popularity In the
loco districts.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

'Gone to Hutchinson, will be back Feb
ruary l3th," is the notice stuck up on the
door OF e. W. Ellis Office. Mr.. Ellis
brother George was to be at Hutchinson
this week from Colorado, and experts to
locate again in this state, and more than
likely at Medicine Lodge.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08
Car Load Lots.

Messrs. Geppert Il Stone are now receiv.
Ing their goods almost exclusively in cIr
load lots. Their latest receipts are:
y car load of nails.
\ car load of corn mills.
A car load OF wagons.
A car load of barbed wire. &c
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

Henry burst has an Invitation to visit
Bross, Kingman county. and unite with
the Catholics there In raising funds to build
a church. "A that Is the nearest point
where a church will likely be built soon,
Mr.. burst In inclined TO assist In the en-
tsrprise.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

John Cuddy was up from the Territory
this week, the first time siuce he met with
an accident that broke few Of his bones.
lie says cattle are dong we'll and the pros
poets for a large calf crop are good.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

After the votes were counted Tuesday
night Nc Candlcss and Lutte Axline were
taken In charge by their friends and "blown
IN" for several dozen oyster stews at Ben
KaufTman's.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

For Turkey Creek Water Mills Flour.
the best in the market, go Standiford.
Youmans & Rogers. 10
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

County Clerk Talnferro yesterday sent
OF an order for. the iron doors aud front
for the vault to be put ia the building hate
ly leased by the county from Standiford,
Youmans & Rogers.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

The public is invited to go to the harl J.
ware store of Am. Allen and examine the
prices he now offers goods ut. They are
away below anything known here before.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

There appears to be no doubt now that
the grand masquerade ball will be given
next Thursday evening and that there will
be a grand time. Kiowa sto have a bal
masque the same evening.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

4. Z. Whitaker has disposed of the Sun
City hotel to Mrs. NJ. f. Allen. Visitors
TO that city will miss the cheerful counte-
nance Of "Unele Tom" aud will regret his
retiring.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

l have Jersey Red boar. All wishing
service OF s'id boar for one dollar In ad-
vance, or will take good pig SIX weeks
old, call at my plaoc three miles southeast
Of town. DR G. w. AVER.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

o. II. Cotton thinks Of locating in Cali
fornia when hc leaves here. lie Is a good
,tizcn aud Il was hoped he would make
his his home.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

Charlie Packard came in this week for n
load Of barbed wire to be used in making
some lmproyements ON the Phillips ranch.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

The BIin and Smith wagon. as good as
ever went on four wheels, of the different
styles and sizes for sale at bedrock prices,
by Am. Allen on North Main street.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

II was stated yesterday that the saloons
Of Harper had opened up and that the city
council would allow them to run provided
they would pay fines OF 500 per month
each
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

G.. II. Martin, Of Yates Center, young
lawyer has made his arrangements to To-
cate here in the practice Of his profession.
lie secured Office room with Talliaferro &
Strong. He Is a married man aud demo-
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

FEED DIR. g. w. Aver, 3 miles southeast of
town, has for sale millet, sorghum and prairie
hay. Parties can feed on his place, where he
has good running water, or haul feed away. 30
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

Negro IIennery, a wcll-knowu If not very
important person, Is again sojourning in
town. lie was one OF Oklahoma Payne's
invading outfit, ahd flled the position Of
CoOk
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

Bob. Campbell, OF the seventeen bar
range, after spending several weeks at his
old home In Lafayette county, Missouri,
came In yesertl,y on his way to the range.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

The republicans in this township showed
themselves very ungrateful in so unceremo-
niously laying Esquire Paddock on the
shelf aud he has reason to feel hurt. The
Squire is a consistent partisan and because
he has seen fit to ''sct down on few of
the republican leaders in his official capaci-
ty, he was not allowed to figure as Il clndi-
date this season. 1t has been suggested
that Charlie Ellis aud Joe McNeal were the
prime movers in dcposing Judge Paddock
and that they were aetuated by feelings of
jealousy, occisioned by the judge smiling
more fayorabiy on Tor with Ed Sample
than he did on Tor with) Ellis and McNeal.
We believe there may be some foundation
for the rumOr, and that Sample, il here,
would not have permitted his friend to be
sacrificed as nc was by the other unfeeling
republicans.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

McCandlcss will have his Office in the
room next to the Pioneer drug store aud
will soon be dealing oat equal and exact
Justice.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

ID. +. Mills, late Of Illinois, came In last
Saturday, and will locate near Conems. lie
lsa locomotive engineer, but got tired Of
the rail aud concluded To settle down.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

The commissioners will meet next Tues
day to canvass the votes cast at the town
ship elections last Tuesday.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

A. J. Jones, prominent citizcn OF IIa-
zelton, aud president Of the Reading Room
ASSOCIATION Of that city, was in the city yes
tcr,lay.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

A car load of the celebrated Caldwell an,
shutter wagons in all sizes, just received an
for sale by Geppert & Stone. AZ
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

a child Is never too young tn have the
measles, u appears, for ID. +. Shcldon's
two weeks old baby had them like a four
year-old this week.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

Mrs Laura |. Logan aunounccs that she
will make final settlement Of the estate Of
w. J. Logan, on saturday, March 8, 1884.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

jill. Turpic, OF Dcs Moincs, Iowa, who
purchased the Baker q Gillian ranch and
cattle some time since, came in this week
and went out tO look after his property.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

George IIorncy. John Doher and Arthur
Sparks are spending this week down in the
tower part Of the Comanche Pool on a
hunting expedition.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

One Of Our mercantile firms Is thinking
Of opening a store at Sharon, but has not
fully decided In the matter.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

Up to date Eli smith claims the distinc-
tion Of having the greatest number Of cas-
Is Of measles In his family, seven Of his
Children being down at one time.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

Road wagons, freight wagons, spring wagons
buck boards, fine buggies and carriages-in
fact anything that goes on wheels at Geppert s.
Stones. 81
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

Publication Notice.
In the District Court of Barber county, state of
Kansas
versus
Cicero Neidner, Defendant
The State of Kausas
Barber County.
The Stateof Kansas TO Cicero weidner:
You are hereby notified that you have been
sued In the above named court by the above
named plaintiff. and that you must answer the
petition IN said action fled on or before the 9th
day OF March. A ID. 1884, or said petition VIII be
taken as true, and Judgment that the said
Laura Meidner be divorced from the said Cic-
ero Neidner. that the custody Of Clara aged
nine years and Gerty aged twelve years chill
dren Of the said plaintiff and defendant, be de-
creed the said plhiHtin. and that the following
described real estate I'm Barber county. Kansas.
tO-vit, lot number twenty 20 on North Main
street IN the city 81 Medicine Lodge Be decrccd
10 the said plaintin as aiiInony, win be render
ed against said defendant
Dafed this 18th day OF January 1854
H NJ. INGkAHAN.
Clerk OF the District Court
Z SAMPLE, Attorney for Plaintiff. S4St
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

1t is better for persons contemplating the
erection of wire fences to buy their wire now
Geppert Stoue are prepared TO III orders Mt
reasonable figures and on short notice. 36
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

Geo NJ. Rcmcr was up from kiowa yes
terday, and reports that town and surround
< country prospering.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

Hazelton is to have a printing Office OF
its own, the Anthony Journal Office having
been moved there last week. The Express
is to be printed with the Journal outfit.
Speaking of the change the Anthony Re-
publican says:
The Anthony Journal is no more. 1t
closed its eventful career on Thursday even
ing last, the press aud Office fixtures being
moved to lIaZelton in Barber county. J.
\. McPhce sold his interest to Rev. Hazel
ton. h. +. Widncr retains his interest, and
goes with the outfit to that place. SO ends
TIE Anthony journal. Its closing days
were its weakest, intellectually at least, and
there is very little mourning over its de.
Darturer
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08
The Cattle Market.

February 5, 1884, 6p. m. Receipts to.
day 974. The offerings were moderate
and the quality, as general thing, very
fair. The market was strong and active
with values of the best grades a shade
higher. Sales were
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

Scott Cummins, the poct-nerchant and
newly elected trustee Of Elwood township,
was In yesterday.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

Dr. Kcssler lost one Of his fancy bays
last Sunday from the disease that Is causing
havoc among the horses.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

CT. Fulliugton, Of the TwT brand OF
Comanche county, was In the latter part Of
last week. lie has made some additions TO
his published brands that should be noted.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

Dan Morris will shoe horses all around
with new shoes for 81. All other work in
his line done at reduced prices at his old
stand. 27
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

The board Of directors OF the new hotel
have held several informal meetings this
week, but beyond deciding positively that
the building must be Of brick, they have
arrived at no conclusions. The lots have
been surveyed and the grade established,
and soon the work of laying the foundation
will be commenced. It Is more than Likely
that the building will be 4Ox75, with two
upper stories and high basement. BY
next week a definite plan will have been
nlOAel.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

More than sixty taxpayers Of Kiowa
township have signified their desire to have
a bridge across tire Medicine river near XII
owa.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

Everything in the hardware line, includ
ing stoves. tinwdrc, implements and ma
chiiery, new and fresh, ut Am. Aliens.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

Henry Morehead should have learned
some time since that he cannot have good
luck mOnkeying around the courts. He
has rried il several times but his expert
ence has not prOfiteu him to any extent.
His last attempt to get the law on some one
was last week. He met Sam Cole and
Charlie Bowen with a load of poles, which
he imagined were cut from his claim I'D
the river three miles. The boys told him
the timber was cut from land claimed by
Bowen. Morehead came to town and had
no trouble in getting County Attorney Nc
Neal to take an interest in his grievances,
and the two decided to have Cole and Bow
'en arrested for cutting timber of of land
not their own. The case came up before
Justice Hess Saturday, and was listened to
by quite crowd.
No evidence was introduced to show that
the boys cut any timber from Morehead's
land; but IL was shown that Morehead die
not even know where his line was. Il alsd
came out that p. b. Cole. father Of one the
defendants tried to get Morehead to point
out his lines and offered to pay for any
damage done on his. Morehead's land; bui
he could not get this mischief-maker neal
the land. IL also came Ont from a half
dozen witnesses thai Morrhead's reputation
for truth and vercityin this community il
no; good.
With all this evid,nee before them, th'
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

a ear load of the celebrated Balm wagons
Was received this week by Geppert q Stone.
AID are now up aud in running order. Any
size You want. 2S
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

Sparks Charlie Morton horse beat Al.
Jpdrgnir's la a three hundred yards race
l. " Friday.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

FEED ! FEED! We have a large amount
OF feed-Sorghum, Miiet and Prairie Hay
and will feed cattle for 81 month.
(35) Lands & wEIDNER,
SMILES South of the Lodge on the Medicine.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

LOST D0G.-A white and liver colored Poin-
ter dog, rather large. Liberal reward for his
return or for information leading to his recov-
cry. 35 W. Ii. PEAK, (Or this 6ffice)
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08
Smoke the Jay-bird. Fleming Bros.

Building material OF every description cor
stantly in stock at Geppert s. Stones. 81
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08
Notice Of FINAL Settlement

Aohce OF final settlement.
Creditors and others interested in the estate
OF William J. Logan, deceased, are hereby mo-
tlied that af the next term OF the Probate Court
OF Barber county, kanses. 70 be held In Medl-
cine Lodge. Kansas on
SATURDAY. MARCH s. A D.. 1854,
I7wfil make flaai settlement Of said estate.
LAURA l. LOGAN.
81 Administrators Of said essnf .
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

A lot OF the friends Of Ike Melrose club
bed together without his knowledge lately
and rIised nice sum OF money to assist
him In rebuilding his house lately destroy
ed by fire; for which he is truly grateful.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

List Of Letters
February Z, 1854
Gerad, DIR. w. Patton. ]. III.
Elliott, Albert Watts. Mrs. Nancy
Jones, Mrs Mettie Williams, Charles
Woodruff, Benjamine
PosTALs: Phillips, Geo. H.; Rible, J.
W.; Rinugh, w. Il.
Parties calling for any of the above win please
say they are advertised.
W. ID. VAN SIYKE p NJ
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

Dr. Moore reports new boy to Mr.. and
Ars VIM. Watkins Tuesday morning.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

sheriff Rigg Is trying to collect taxes In
Comanchc county this week.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

II. +. and j. G.. Pryor were down on the
range this week, cutting out the Durham
males from the range cattle.-Anthony Re
publican.
What do you mean, that they were cut
ting out the bulls or TIE steers, or the bulls
and the steers? Over this way you would
be considcred too lnh-,le-tlah for any use.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

One OF the Scolds brothers who made
brick here last season was over from Har-
per this week figuring on supplying the
material for the new hotel. lie thinks thst
with anything like favorable weather by
the first Of Nay there would be no Difficult
ty in having ready all the brick necessary
say about 100000. BY proper efforts
these could be put in the wall inside Of six
weeks, and at that rate Of progress the
building could be made ready for occupancy
by the lst of September, at the very far
thest
Barbour County index., 1884-02-08

H. accordance with law, two justices of
the peace. Esquire Mayl and Esquire Hess,
with the sheriff and county clerk, met last
Saturday and drew the petit jury to serve
at the March term Of the district court.