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Barbour County index., 1884-01-25
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Isaac Melrose's house WAS burned with
all its contents last Monday morning. The
origin of the fire is not known, but it is
supposed to have started from the stove.
hr. Melrose is engaged at work on the Den-
ton AZ johnson mill, and Mrs Melrose is en-
gagged in teaching the Pleasant Valley
school; asa consequence the family was
away from home. Mrs. Melrose states that
she was very careful abont the fire in the
stove, not replenishing it any after break
fast and covering the remaining Goals care
fully before starting to school.
Monday night gentleman from near
Stafford was travelling with team and wag-
on, and when near z. Butchers his team
became unmanageable and ran off. aud ran
into Mr.. Butchers fence and threw the man
out IN some way, so as TO injure him some
what He * now at Bltchcr's laid ND for
repairs under the treatment of DR.. Zcnor.
He states that his name is S.iZen.
The roaring, raging prairie fire has come
at last, leaving all north and east OF Elm a
blackcned waste. The fire started near
Saratoga last Sunday, reached Goo. Burch' s
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

IL has bccn several months since we heIrd
anything Of the Barber county stock Grow
ers' Association, aud fear the meintcrs have
forgotten that there Is such an organization.
Last year owing TO the severe season the
members were too busy to devote much OF
their time to the association. and the inter
est in II was allowed to grow cold. Th..
indications are now now that cattle will go
through In good shape, and the caitlemen
will feel happy In consequence. so we hope
the association will have regular meetings
and look AFTER its interests There should
be large convention here during March
and IL is not too early to eoum ice tllkiue
about IL.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Ernr AriZona.

We are in receipt of an interesting letter
from Lane Fisher, who will be remember
ed as an old-timer OH this range, and as one
of the most popular boys who ever follow
ell the cattle business. He is at Dancan,
Arizona, and his friends will no doubt be
glad to hear what he has to sly, SO we cx-
tract the following:
81 am still in tbs cattle business and ex-
pcct to be until old grim Death makes his
final play, and then will be ready TO take
in the surroundings ofa new future, where
four aces will not be Of any more value
than bob-tail flush. / am located on TIE
Celia river, in Graham county, Arizona :;
have l,500 head Of cattle, II. c. Day, of
Wichita, being my partner. His herd is
nearly all black, and ''off-color" ones show
up about as often as Republican votes in
Georgia. These cattle range back as far as
/ fifteen miles from the river, and the great
er portion Of them do not come i'm for wa-
ter oftener than once in three days. II docs
not seem 10 require much water to satisfy
them; and horses drink less frequently
here than any place | ever knew. But L
am sorry to say that men get little above
their standard.
"All the market we have here for beef is
supplying the mi ners; the principal mins s
being those of Clifton and Carlisle, the lat.
ter being goldand silver, aud the former
copper. Beef is worth all the way from s
to 10 cents, net weight. Our bceyes aver.
age, dressed, about 500 pounds. They are
Mexican cattle and cost from Sl4 to $I5
per head. We expect to put 1000 more on
the range next summer. We have received
some fine, blooded Shorthorn bulls. aud are
snxiOusly waiting to see what the result
will be. The cows will average about the
same as North Texas cows, but with few
exceptions are all bIack-not mnleys, how
ever.
''Good horses here arc worth from $50
TO SIS. but they are of larger and better
Class than-back in in tine Medicine country.
Cattle are worth about SIS per head.
The older ranchmen have their cattle grad
eddp from Texas cows, aud they are about
the same class as those OF your country
/. which have been graded in like manner.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

A boarder at the Medicine Lodge house
yesterday morning discovered piece of
deception that McCandless had been play
ing on his guests, and for awhile il appear
cd that riot was inevitable. Every one
knows that the NJ. L. house is the coolest
place this side Of the Montreal ice palace
but Nc and Layton are always complaining
of the heat. Yesterday morning they got
an old broken Thermometer with the mer-
curry in it sticking little above the frcez-
ing point, and hl ng it outside the door. A
boardcr would come down with his teeth
chattcring aud his nose AS blue as indi 70.
and remark that "it's hellfred c-co-co-old
this mornin'. " Layton would mop the
imaginary pc aspiration from his classic
brow aud gr,nt that he thought not. Then
Mae would rush i'm and close up the stove
and want to know what sEch a tire was
made for. Things went this way until the
day boarders conmenced coming I'm aud
telling about the mercury being down to
IL below zero then Mac would produce
his old machine which had not been wound
up since Steele used to keep the house. The
fraud was detected, and Mac was not allow
ed to come In the house until supper time.
The fraud was bare-faced aud an outrage,
and should be condemned by all lovers OF
truth and honesty.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

A letter from X. A. Ward. formerly
county clerk Of this county, announces
that he has been appointed postmaster at
Malabar, Florida. lie says the mercury
was - and 40 degrees above zero during
tire cold spell. Thirty degrees is the frecz-
iny point.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

at is n fact that everybody has been on
their good behavior this week." said Mar
shal Denn yesterday. "The saloons are OBJ.
serving the requirements of the city coun.
Gil; nobody appears to want to get full,
and peace prevails on every hand;" and
saying this the marshal smiled complacent.
ly and appeared happy man.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

w. L. Hlvard, formerly of this range,
but now holding his cattle down in the
Cheyenne country, was here this week, and
said that from his place, 80 miles south of
Caldwell, to this county he was careful to
note the condition of the range and cattle,
and lac declares that he never saw them in
better condition during the winter. The
only exceptions noticed were a few through
cows, and il is never expected that these
viii be fat during the first winter. He said
that fires had not been troublesome in the
section of country he is in {: but he had un-
derstood that the Indians had set fire to sew
eral ranges west Of him and had done con
siderable damage. The Dickey and Day
ranges were badly scorchei, he understood.
Ed Glroy is holding with Mr.. Hayard. and
their cattle are doing well.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

II isa fact noticed aud commented OH by
Our citizens that the Cresset has had just rs
little to Sly about the new hotel as il could
without ignoring the matter altogether.
There are nearly fifty leading citizens of
this town. and number of ranchmon, who
have subscribed to the capital stock OF the
hotel; every one admits that the enterprise
is owe that should be encouraged by every
progressive citizen, and yet the Cresset ig-
norcs the question. And this is not the
first instance that paper has refused to en-
courage public matters Of general Interest
TO the town. II shows disposition to
throw cold water on any aud every meas
ure II does not originate, and is Jealous of
any success achieved except by its support
This is not the right disposition on the part
OF our neighbOr, and we tell It now that
it must throw Off its seliishness, its little
ness, and be willing to move with the pro-
cession on all important occasions; and
this Is ole OF the times when il should be
willing to assist.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

about 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, Wednesday and
swept down Elm. By the heroic efforts oI
the people along the creek, no loss was
sustained except the range.
a boy WIS born to Mr. and Mrs. Israel
Slack last SaEtlay morning.
Keen Crouch has gone to Hutchinson fol
4 load of wire.
Jack Bell was on the creek this week.
S. A. NJ.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

"rlcasc send me a sample copy Of your
paper isa request we receive with nearly
every mail, aud from nearly every part OF
the country. II is fact that the INBEx is
becoming known among stockmrn in ev:ry
portion Of the country. Persons having
ranches or cattle for sale cannot find bet.
ter advertising medium. Come in and get
our rates.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Those Of our people having occasion to
visit Harper are rciaiudcd that they can Sc
cure fir-t-cllss accommodations al the new
hotel, the Patterson house. This Got,l Is
new aud iirst-class in every particular, and
the travelling public could not wish for
nicer place 10 stop. Read their card ia
another column.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Uncle Billy MiIlssays that the thermom-
eter was nine degrees below zero az Mem
plis daring the recent cold weather, and
that his experience is that after leaving
Kansas the farther south In the direction
OF Memphis one goes the colder Il Is.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Ed e. Ross, formerly OF the Glenn house
Of Harper, was over this week, and thinks
II the proper inducements were offered he
would like to manage the new hotel here.
He thinks nc can run hotel in just a little
smoother style than any man in this por-
ton Of the great southwest.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Sheldon talks business to the point in
communication he has in another column.
Hc undoubtedly is selling out his stock at
cost, rs hundreds in this town can testify;
aud those who would get the best AMI
cheapest blrgains should call early.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Judge Sd. Shepler was the recipient of
nice testimonial from his Masonic bretIi-
ren last saturday night. ia the shape OF
gold watch and chain. He is now, and has
been since its organization, the Master Of
Delta lodge, No. az, \. +. and 4. NJ, and
has been such a consistent, devoted and
painstaking member that his brethren con-
c1yed the idea of giving him a testimonial
OF their esteem. The presentation speech
was made by 4. W. Payne, and the Judge
responded Ia happy manner, after which
the lodge was called "from labor TO refresh
ment" when the members spent quite a
while in pleasant conversation and congrat-
nlations.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

An old wood haulcr this week rema rked
than when load OF cedar wood Is sen on
ihr street IL Is safe to bet that Il came OF
Of government land. lie said that few men
la this county have any cedar on their
clhims
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Our neighbor, the IIazelton Express, Is
now n regular exchange, and we are glad
to receive II but we do object TO having
the INDEX confounded with the Cresset OF
this town. We gave the Express nice
send-off on receipt of its first issue, and
imagine how we felt when we saw the item
copied and credited to the Cresset. Don't
let IL occur again.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

There are several cases OF measles re-
ported in town, though not Of serious
type. The doctors say that IL Is better for
children to have this disease early; so IL Is
not necessary to get frightened about the
little ones.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

ID. Il. Sheldon set the town Wild this week
By selling out his stock OF goods at cost fig
urcs- Ills place was absolutely jammed
Mondiy and Tuesday AMI no less thar ak
silesnlen wepe kept cVBsesnuy DIsy.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Several rumOrs were in circulation this
week about proposed changes in the Mcdi-
cine Lodge house; but from Mr.. McCand-
less, who 8, the boss aud should know. we
learn that he will manage that craft awhile
longer at least.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Monday last the house of |. F. Melrose,
situated miles north Of here on Elm creek
was Cntinly destroyed by fire, together
with its contents. Mrs. Melrose was away
teaching school and MIR. NJ. was out on the
ranch, and no one was left to discover the
flames until too late to save anything. 1t
was an unfortunate affair and much regret
ted BY the friends Of this popular young
man
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Attorney Ellis Is this week drawing up
the papers in the c.1se the citizens of Co.
manche county are bringing against the Of
ficials of Barber county to restrain them
from collecting the taxes levied against
that county. 4 temporary injuncJioa will
he asked OF Judge Sluss until the applica-
ton for perpetual Injunction can be heard
and determined. The case will come up at
the sitting Of the district court to meet at
this place in March.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

We have heard OF several prairie fires
during the past week and the only wonder is
that there has not been more damage done.
But few ranges in this county are properly
protected by fire guards, though ranchmen
have had plenty of time to attend to this
important matter. An extensive fire
through this county would destroy thous-
ands Of dollars worth of feed and likely
much other valuable property.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

T. & Proctor lost his cane last Saturday
and would be glad II the finder would
leave it At the ISDEx Office. Il tisa smooth
hickory, unHrnishcd, with crooked han
die made separate from the cane.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

January %, 1884. Receipts to-day,
$50. The market to-day continued to
rule firm and fairly active, with values
of smooth native shipping steers about
5(9l0c higher than yesterday. Good
butchers stuff and feeders were about
steady. Sales were:
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

A lady who attended the Sheldon sale
Monday lost an old fashioned leather pocL.
ct book containing about Sl7. II the tind-
or will return il here, he or she will be suit
ably rewarded.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Fen. I. Cooper, member of the Sand
Greek and blackberry Pool. who has been
spending few weeks at his old home at
Dcs Moines. Iowa, came In Wednesday aud
will remain for thc Seison.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

A considerable delegation Of travelling
mel came In this week, anxious to sell our
Merchants their spring stocks. We under
st d the purchases made were generally
large, showing that good trade is autici-
nj Il.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

II Is not likely that the peach crop will
show pthis season, though We have not
noticed anything on the subject. Having
but few fruit trees Barber county is not a
great loser in this matter.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Yesterday, Thursday, morning was the
'el est OF the winter here, the mercury
M king II degrees below zSro but there
W. no wind and the cold was not noticed
90 much.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Considerable corn Is being hauled here
iIom Harper, Kingman and Pratt coanties.
an' It generally finds purchasers, as Our
mei chants, liyerymen aud Others are stor-
ins away considerable grain for future sup
ply
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

VIM. Gilrath, OF Decatur county, Iowa, .
friend Of Judge Hess, was here this week
looking around for location. lie Is live
stock man and would Ike to engage In that
industry.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Moss Hamilton lost about $500 worth OF
feed the other day by fire. A six-year-old
son of Marion Thompson was playing abo, I
tho fecd with matches anu accidentally set
DIRE to IL.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Harper is getting OF u streak OF reform,
also, and its city council says gambling
must be stopped. Besides various poker
rooms we understand there were no less
than eight hazard outfits running therr
lately. A young man from this town went
over aud purchased tire principal one, and
u now looks that he wonld be "left."
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Jim Springer says that on Tuesday he
aw heel flies after the cattle down OH Little
Mule creek; but he has an idea that they
did not make their appearance wednesday
or Yesterday.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

The Sun City and Medicine Lodge mail
and stage line will now be run by w. NJ.
Adams, who this week purchased the priv
hege OF j. NJ. Bush. The contract has
more than two years yet to run.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

o.. =, Poole Is now Keeping "batch" ont
IN the sand Creek aud blackberry pool, that
le may look closely after the wants of his
cattle during the hard months Of early
surinO
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

D. Tenhune, OF Harper, land agent
and pccuator was here this week looking
Tt~' investments. Eventually the best
part Of the population Of that town will be-
10 ,d here.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Mrs. Ledi lake, from Minneapolis. Min
ncsota, arrived this week on her way to
y rlngvale, Pratt county, whcrc she will
make her houie with her father, Mr.. l..
kiuch
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

DIR. kesslcr reports a fine boy baby to
Mr.. Hrd Mrs. ID. +. Sheldon, the young
strr ln wing come down with the cold wave
Tuesday night.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

,. w. Hale returned Tuesday from two
weeks visit to friends In the eastern part Of
the state. lie looks twenty years younger
for his visit.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Iuka had leap year party the other night
but tlIc young folks did not dance, which
shows that the capital OF Pratt county is
away behind the times.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

@. W Hodge, who purchased the II. G..
williams property lately, this week sold It
TO Cha les Currie, aud will return to his
home in Missouri.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

RauchmSn arO reminded that II costs
nothing TO advertise strays on their ranges
Ia the lSDEI. We are glad TO let the own
ere know whsrr their stock may be found.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

After ton Is directed the new advertise
mcnt OF Reuben Lakes business In anoth.
sr coli nm. Reub talks to the point and
ays sonethlng OF interest.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Tie Atheurans will give a club dance to-
night at Gcppcrt & Stones hall. Dancing
will e. mmence at eight O'Clock, standard
time, and will not continue as late as usual.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

The young folks surprised Mr.. G. J.
sk,r last Tuesday evening at his new
pl G. down the river eight miles and sue
ecedcu In having a most pleasant house
warming.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Jim McNeal, who has been working In
the Cf''set Office for long time left here
this vel for his old home In Tennessee,
aud said he would remain thsre.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Fo'tcr Burns. young man from Polk
corn y, No, Is out here to stay. lie is
sone hing Of prinicrland would like =
stu.,ion
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Tie 4 ristiin church mite society will
meet 81 Thursday afternoon at the resi-
deuce Of ". W. Snndford.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

\ car load of the celebrated Balm wagons
was received this week by Geppert Il Stone.
aud are now up aud III running order. Any
size you want. %
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

heSmIth Is talking Of bringing on AN
oUtnt nd starting a steam laundry. Ills
prtsrut outfit Is not sufficient to DO the
work.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

A. unsettled accounts Of Meigs & Co.
AID Mrigs & MCClcary have been placed In
J. W. hcNcars hands for collection. Now
lOok cut.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Mr.. Robert A. saunders, OF Sedgewlck
county, mother Of Mrs. W. r. Rouse, Is
here visiting her diughtyr.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Mrs. u. L. Cook has returned from an
tItru ed visit to Eureka Springs, and from
Aie!'i. on, where she went to see her daugh-
ter Ats. Fisk. She Is enjoying good health.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Is. lewis, a partner Of 4. ). Proctor Ia
tie horse and cattle business, Is out here
looking after his interests.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

CeI ~ & stone sold two Balm wagons
ols NOR ing this week before breakfast (;
aud Io Hing how many after breakfast.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

AAI smith Is housekeeping In the Dol
lar ho, s. ON Washington evenuc, west.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Th1ml son & Co. finished invoicing their
stock ti. week and are satisfied with the
figures.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

The Balm and Smith wagon. rs 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., 1884-01-25

Roai wagOne, rreishI wagons. spring wagons
buck boards, nnc buEgies and carriagos-In
fact anything that VO,'s on wheels az Gcppcrt &
Stouc'r -
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Everything In the hardware line, includ
ing ~tO,es, tinwarr, implements aud ma
chinery, new and fresh. n An. Allcl.'s.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

w. c. Mills, Of the firm Of Mills & Shcr-
lock, returned Last Sturdy from Tenncs-
sce, where he purchased 800 head of cattle
to PIT on their ranch ia the Territory. The
cattle are to be delivered to Mills * Shers
lock, at Memphis, Tennessee, aud will be
by them shipped by rail to Cherryvale Kan
sas, where they will feed until spring, and
driys to the ranch. We did not learn the
price paid but understand the price will b.
satisfactory after paying shipping expen-
ses, etc. Nick Sherlock is at this time In
Tennessee receiving the cattle preparatory
to shipping. This seems ut glance, 10
those not acquainted with the business. a
very expensive way Of securing cattle to
stock ranch, but as Mills and Sherlock are
old drovers and ranchmen we suppose they
understand their business and are buying
TO the best advantage possible.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Said n gentleman who had just returned
this week from the ca st, II am glad to get
back to the Lodge, for everywhere have
been there was mud. snow, ice and every
thing unpleasant. Here we have no mud
nor snow, and not enough cold weather TO
notice IT,. The same feeling is experienced
by nearly every one who returns here frem
a visit TO the north and east.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Capt. y. l.. Pierce was down from sun
City y'st'rdiy.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Fo Turkey Geek Watei NJ IS %
the best in the market, so Standifo.d,
Youmans & Rogers. 10
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25


Remember that the election of township
officers occurs a week from next Tuesday.
February 9th. 1t is more important now
than ever before that competent lot of of.
6cials be- selected, for tins year they will
more than likely have plenty of work to
do. Efficient justices should be selected.
for to them each community must lool. for
strict enforcement OF tire law. They are
eN-oilicio Judges OF election. and in many
other ways perform important functions.
The trustee should be the best business man
in the township. FOR lie has it in his power
to say whether or not all properly shall
bear its just burden Of taxation. He
should not BE- man who has prejudice or
who will show fivoritism. The township
election is rs important as the county clec-
ton. Everybody remember this.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Corn Is selling here for I5 cents busl,el
s,c.Ld.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25

Mr.. Z. Youm'ns and wife are home from
their trip TO Missouri. They visited Mr..
aud Mrs. ID. A. Grcever and report having
had pleasant trip. Mrs. Grecycr's health
Is some better but her family are yet cx.
tpmely anxious rs To her condition. Uucle
Ed now carries a magnificent gold-headed
cane presented 70 him by his friend Mr..
Greeyer, and he is justly proud Of the gilt.
Barbour County index., 1884-01-25
J6cio Paper of Barrier County

In kccanT with their yearly ct'ston, u. c
Thompson a co. on and after this date VIII
close out all wooden goods, including, hoods,
aublas. muGs, Jerseys gloves, etc, at reduced
prices %