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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

a stray streak Of lightning, last
Tuesday morning, struck the public
school building, ran down the lightn-
ing rod and tore hole in the founda-
ton. The normal institute had not as
sembled, or the scholars would have re-
eelvod . shock, no doubt.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

A the city election last Monday s. z.
Stone, Jas, Boutwell,, Wayne Mckinney
and Geo. w. Ellis, were elected council
men to I'LL vacancies. A canvass of
the votes Wednesday night showed that
only 90 were cast, the ticket above re-
ceiving an average Of 10. Another tick
ct, started for a joke, made up of two
colored men, Clark Gilmore and Corne-
lfus Winston, and Mr.. Hutchins and
John Upperman, receiving from IL to
10 votes.
The new eouncilmen met Wednesday
night, considered bills to the amount OF
several hundred dollars, and decided
that only one peace officer was neees-
sary in this peacable town and left his
appointment to the discretion Of the
mayor.
S. E. Stone was elected president OF
the board, and q finance committee
composed Of MeSsrs. Stone, Ellis and
Boutwell, Was appointed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

+. w. Flato, Jr., of the circle 5 brand,
this week sold half interest in his cat
tie and ranch located on Mule creek, in
Comanche county, to +. A. Harrison
and 5. W. Bagge, two young gentlemen
out here from Kentucky. The cattle
sold for $2s around, including every
thing branded, about $50 head, and the
land, go acres decided, sold for SO per
acre, including a half interest in all
ranch improvements, houses, corralls,
etc. The purchasers are experienced
nne stock men and expect TO introduce
this feature In connection with the
range cattle business.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

The INDEX is not jealous Of the good
fortune Of others; but when Uncle Sam.
Slack says: GOOD hack to the Cresset;
may 1t ever remain what it now Is and
ever has been, the king-bolt, the head
and shoulders Of Barber county," we
must protest, slightly. Now only a few
months ago Uncle Sam. said in Q CON-
munication to the INDEX:
Success TO the INDEX; and may Il
ever remain the leasiing paper, the head
and shoulders, the king-bOlt and corner
post OF Barber county"
Now either Uncle Sam. was only Co
quoting with US then, or he il not in
earnest now. There can't be two king
bolts, and IL the Cresset is one the IN.
DEx must ask to be excused.
Oh, this Inconsistency is trying, Uncle
Sam.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

A flour mill Is one OF the necessities
OF this section and as all Of our farmers
expect to SOW n large acreage Of wheat
this fall, the man who first gets here
with mill will make fortune. The
creek just below town affords a &C.
foot fall and would be an excellent race.
Two well developed cases of claim
jumping were discovered last week IL
the disease takes on the form of an ep-
idemic, the victims OF said disease will
Ind the "shot gun policy" to be a sure
cure. The difficulty, however, with
this method Of treatment is that much
expense Is connected with it. In some
cases contest or a compromise effcts
a consolidation Express.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08
Democratic nanHantion,

A mass convention OF the democracy
OF Barber county Is hereby called to meet
in Medicine Lodge at O'Clock on Sat
urday, August 9th, 1884 for the purpose
OF electing delegate to the state dem
ocratlc convention to meet in Topeka
August 10th, and for the purpose of
electing delegates to the congressional
and senatorial conventions should such
be held. By order OF the county com
mittee. i. i, O'BRYAN, Chairman
j. w. STOUT. SECRETARY. I.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

Ed. l.. Joyce, Of the Barber County
Land Office has swung neat and tasty
sign to the breeze, and his whereabouts
can now be ascertained without any
trouble.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

Saratoga Sun: Rube Lake, Of Lake
City, Barber county, was having a good
time this week with his old friends here.
RUDE is a candidate for the representa-
tive In the state legislature from his
county. lie says he can carry the vote
Of bis county and IL necessary part Of
Comanche county and the Indian Ter
ritOry
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

The Kiowa town company was organ
lied at Harper last Saturday with the
following members: Maj. A. Drumm,
l. L; A. w. Rumsey, w. A. Hopkins,
Kiowa; w. L. Treadwell, Oliver Ewell,
Frank Shelley, Harper; Ben. 8. Miller
and w. 4. Campbell, Caldwell. This is
the company that will lay of and build
up the new town south Of the present
kiowa, and at point where the propos-
ed branch Of the Southern Kansas rail-
road will terminate.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

Work is yet progressing on the rail.
road extension from Harper west, and
the grade II being leveled to Attica.
The general impression now Is that the
road viii not be extended further west OF
southwest this season; but that by next
summer the cars will be running here.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

The only political talk now going on
IN the county Is about the Office Of rep
resentative. Reub. Lake will certainly
allow his name presented to the demo-
cratic convention, and VIM. Garrison
and i. A. McNoal win likely contest
for the republican nomination.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08
Barber County stockrrower1.

AT the request OF members q special
meeting OF the Barber County Stock
growers association will be held in Nedi-
cine Lodge on Saturday August eth at
: O'Clock p. m, In the county bnilding,
Tor the purpose OF electing delegates TO
the National Stoekfnen's convention at
81. Louis in November, and for the
Fansaction OF other business as may
property come before it.
W. W. Cook.
WIGS President.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

khoney Ely came In Wednesday with
Ayery bad cut above the heel OF his
lsft foot He was walking in front OF a
moving machine and by n mister, his
tooe came In contact with Tie blade.
aud the main muscle leading 10 the
heel was severed The cut was dressed
ana he 70 now resting comfortably al
tho NJ. l.. house.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

Watermslons were selling three-for-
a-auartcr Tuesday afternoon on the
etroets "Wednesday morning the doc
tors were all smiling over good ices for
trsAting cholera morbus the night be-
fore.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

Miss Margaret Cartan and Miss Della
Moore viii start next week for northern
Illinois; the former TO remain at her
home near The Wisconsin line, and
The Latter 70 visit friends near Rock Is
Land. a
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

Areport was circulated here this week
70 the effect that the Southern Kansas
railroad had purchased half interest
In the Hazelton townsite, and half
interest In The Blood farm, adjoining
the town.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

Temporary arrangements were made last
night for tho organization Of a Cleveland
and Hendricks club for Barber county.
Liza for signatures viii be circulated over
~ entire county, commencing tomorrow.
Every dsmoorat should become a member
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

DR.. Kesaler, Of this city, has been
appointed one Of the examining physic-
iAns for this the sth Kansas pension
district. The board will meet twice
zach month nj HarDer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

3. Lobreeht this week traded his
stock Of general merchandise valued at
$500 to II. II. Hardy for $40 acres Of
land lying along the Medicine river,
three miles west Of this city.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

A Mr.. Brown, a .merchantiof Dallas,
Texas, who was interested with Louis
LOckert, in . bunch Of horses the latter
broughtihere last season, Is up here OH
busInoss.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08
Administrator,a Notica

Notice is hereby gived that have been ap-
pointed administrator OF the estate of David
wilson, deceased, late Of Barber county by the
Probate court OF said county. Said appoint
and letters testamentary were Issued. bearing
date July %, A. D., 1884; and notice is further
given that win meet all persons interested In
In the city of Medicine Lodge on SATURDAY.
August 3Oth, At I O'Clock, p. NJ.
~ JAMES HA HIN Administrator
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

Bob. Gregory, member Of the Conan
che Pool, came In from Kansas City
this week, the frut time he has been
hero since last fall. lie has been de-
voting himself 10 mercantile pursuits.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

Frank LAFeYer aud Mrs. Mary Mat
tics were married last Sunday after
noon, at the lattor's residence in this
city, Judge o'Bryan oficiating in his
most stately manner.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

Notice Is hereby given to all creditors and
others interested in the estate of Henry Doug
lass, late OF Barber county, Kansas, deceased.
OF said estate at the Office of the Probate Judge
In Medicine lodge, Barber county, Kansas, at
so'clock, A. M, on the 2Oth day of August, 1881.
+. II. KOLLOCk,
Executor Of the last win of Henry Douglass,
deceased. BIZ
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08
Cattle Market

At Kansas City Tuesday the receipts
Of cattle were 1878, the bulk being Tex
ans. Good run of shipping steers; fair
supply Of butcher stun; stockers and
feeders quiet. The market closed
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

J. II. Taylor expects to have bis meat
shop open next Monday-next door to
Herington q Smith. His slaughter
house viii DO at the Field place, three
miles north OF tewn.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

Dan Morris this week sold for John
Wheat, TO Mr.. Gierson, OF Peabody,
Ks, so head Of feeding steers, $40 for
three-year-olds and $50 for twos.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

Our live druggists, Fleming Bros are distribu-
ting free sample bottles q BeEss Blood Puriner
1t viii At once relieve that drowsy. heavy. tired
feeling. loss OF smbition, etc. caused by torpid
liver and diseased kidneys. 1t costs nothing to
try Il. 8
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08
Dan. Morris,
MEDICINE LODGE KANSAS
Real Estate and Live stock
COMMISSION
MERCHANT,
fias for sale . number Of IMPROVED and
SkT FMlsSnsC CITY T4f piRofERIT44a AAS'1

PARTIAL LIST OF PROPERTY:
40 yearlIngs, Iva cows and so calves,
40 l and year olds and range Is miles
square. Price $4,000 per head.
81 miles from Medicine Lodge. l60
acres Of land In cultivation; q good wells;
$50 peach trees; $50 grape vines; ricks of
rye; Is acres Of sorghum; 81 head Of cows
and caves. All for $2.500.
$50 acres Of land all under fence; 80
acres in cultivation, fine house and plenty
OF water, young orchard, best ranch farm
In the county four miles Of range. Price,
$500.
100 acre farm, 8 miles west Of Medicine
Lodge, IS acres Of timber. balance In cul.
tivation. All fenced. Price, $2.500.
$40 acres Of good land 100 acres fenced,
l2x50 house with two rooms and basement;
good spring; 6acres Of timber; $50 fruit
trees stable 20 feet long; II miles from
Medicine Lodge and plenty Of range. Price
$2.t00.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

Democratic convention tomorrow
afternoon at I O'Clock. Delegates TO
tho state, congressional and senatorial
conventions viii be appointed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

ID. A. McCandless couldn't stay out
Of the hotel business, and accordingly
purchased from Mr.. Randolph the IN
terest in the Medicine Lodge house
that lie, McCandless, sold, three months
ago. Nc. now has charge and is once
more to be found talking the appetites
out Of his boarders in relating to them
"reminiscences Of early days. Layton,
as usual, sits by and winks at the vic
tins as much as TO say, Don't believe
a word Of it." Success to the 81. l..
house.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

VIM Lindsey, now OF the Staked
Plains, Of Texas, was here this week
whiting his family, who are yet here.
He has many friends in this county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

johnson & Denton are regularly send
Ing their celebrated fiour 10 every town
and store In tho county, and appear TO
be gaining a deserved patronage.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08
Fencing.

Barbed and smooth wire
Cedar, oak, ash, walnut, and elm fence posts
In large or small quantities, kept constantly in
stock BY Geppert Stone. 70
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

w. W. Cook this lweek purchased 40
bead Of three-Year-old graded steers In
Comancho county, paying S5T around
for them.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

Those blotohes, pinplss, eruptions ofthe skin
spring humors, &C. can be cured by using Beggs
nlood Purinsr. We warrant every bottle sold
% 1--WE satissactson, and furnish FREE samples to
All Who as.ir. 70 try "a. Fleming Bros.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

An assistant attorney OF the Fort
Scott and Wichita road was here this
week looking after a bargain in real es-
tate.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

l. W. Moore, register Of deeds, has
moved his family on a school quarter
Of land Ia the southeastern part Of the
county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08
Rrilroad M..fgn~

1t Is requested that All citizens and
and property owners interested in the
welfare OF Medicine Lodge meet at the
court room Saturday evening, August
" ut s o'clock, to consider and act on
matters relating 70 n proposed railroad
70 this city. MANY CITIZENS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

John and Taylor IUrtOn, two promi.
mont live stock men Of Cass county
No., are out here looking for location,
and stock.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

The Lebrecht-Hardy trade this week
was perfected by Dan Morris, the CON-
mission man.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

Lew Lsbrocht Is over this week assist
ing In closing up his fathers mercan-
tile business.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08
RANCH FOR SALE.

Any one desiring spleud did stock ranch of
50 acres, $50 fenced and partly In cultivatiou,
ample free range on the outside good house
and stable, lplenty Of timber and water, can
learn OF such bargain by inquiringat
TEE INDEX OFFICE.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

Lee Bradley went to Missouri this
week and took his daughter along to
place her In school.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

Cesaday suiky piovS, Fursf q Bradley suIky
pow orsakers, sarTorss cultivatous, and ev-
eIytning In the plor line. and the latest i'm
provements In harrows
0EPPERT 4 STONE,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

Spades, shovels, rakes, post-hole digrsrs,
hoes, garden tools OF every kind in great varie-
~ at Geppert Stones. N
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

Judge O'Bryan Is building quite an
addition TO his house on Washington
avenua.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

The annual school election will be
held in each scrool district in the coun-
ty text Thursday afternoon. August IA,
at . o'clock. The voters assembled will
then decide how long the term Of school
shall be; how much the school levy
shall be, and various other matters. All
ladies', over 81 years of age, who are
citizens may vote at that election. A
clerk Of the board must be elected that
day, and he fills the position of one di-
rector. The present board is 7. A. Nc
Clearey, ID. VanSlyke and w. T. Rouse.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

Mr.. MeHenry, the tailor, hasreturned
70 town.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

Claude Sample has gone TO North Elm
10 try ranch life for few weeks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

Farming implements OF every kind at the
hardware store Of GcpPert stone Medicine
LolrN
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08
LOCAL ITEMS.

fositasng material OF every description con-
stantly IN stock AZ Geppert 4 stones; -
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

nscall for BerEs' Blood Purifier Ia daily In
orsasing fleming Bro. are furnishing sample
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

bottles free. Its an excellent medicine Tor me
liver, kldnoys and blood. Warranted
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

Parties calling forany of the above win pleass
say they are advertised.
w.D. vAz sLrxr p. ".
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

Hard and soft lumber. rough md dressed
Sash. doors, frames, cornice. mouldings.
Lafh. lime. cement hair
In endiess variety and Nc living prices.
- 0EPPERT a STONE.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

The county Normal opened here last
Monday with Prof. Tomlin, of Parsons,
as conductor. Twenty names have
been enrolled, and more win follow
next week. Those in attendance ex-
press themselves as pleased with their
professor, and anticipate marked i'm
provement. An assistant Is expected
here this week.
Following is q list Of those in at
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-08-08

State Of Kansas, County Of Barber. o.:
INTHRERr on nnMns-
Notice OF FINAL Settlement.

! day Of August, 1884.
o RoB'r. }. TALLIAFKRRo, County Clerk
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-06-21

Talk is the froth of action.
= A man without enemies is like a
gun without powder. e
= The only time dead man leads is
in funeral procession.
The mouth is too often the sewer
of obscenity and vulgarity.
= A small soul has plenty of elbow
room in narrowminded man,
Character is to intellect what To-
comotive is to train of cars.
Time wasted in fault-fnding can
be better employed seeking profit.
Genius can erect a temple, with
integrity and enterprise as foundation
walls, .
Prosperity is a mask for hypocri-
sy adversely reveals the virtues OF the
truly good.
The pages of history record nc
greater victories than the victory oi
man over himself.
The man who earns his bread by
persistent and hard work is the mar
who urns it.
To bring up child in the way he
should go, take care he doesn't ses
where you go, dear parent
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-06-21

Tammany's determination to de-
mand from the State Convention an
equal representation at Saratoga with
the County Democracy has failed to
make sensation among Democratic
politicians. Ex-Sherif James O'Brien
said yesterday that Tammany would
not dare to bolt from the national
ticket, and that its resolution was
probably passed to frighten the Coun-
ty Democrats.
Most of the County Democracy's
leaders do not think Tammany's ac-
ton worth any attention. Some OF
them, however, are willing to concede
to Tammany as many delegates as
the County Democracy has. They
believe that Gov. Cleveland will carry
the State Convention, and that II
Tammany gets what it asks it will be
bound to abide by by the Conventions
action.
The Irving Hall Democrats say that
Tammany is trying to "bluff" the
County Democrats and the party
managers in the State. But, notwith-
standing their opinion, they followed
Tammany's example and rushed tc
demand from the Convention equal
representation with Tammany and
the County Democracy. A com
mittee was appointed to make the de
mand.
The three delegations with their fol
lowers will start for the Convention
on Tuesday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-06-21
TiIden's HecIimatiOn Absolute.

st. Louis, June 13,-The Republican
OF this city having interpreted Mr..
Tilden's letter to mean that should he
be nominated he would not refuse to
be the candidate of the Democracy.
The Evening Chronicle telegraphed to
Mr.. Tilden, asking him if that was the
proper construction to be placed on
the letter The telegram was referred
to Daniel Manning, Chairman of the
Democratic State Central Cotmittee,
and he to-day sent the following re-
ply:
"Mr. Tilden's letter means what il
says. His declination is absolute
Under no circumstances will he be a
candidate. "DANIEL MANNING
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-06-21
A Billiard Table For Patti.

The most striking object in the
warerooms of Broadway firm is
billiard table said to be the handsom-
est ever made in the country. 1t is of
carved mahogany, inlaid with mother
of-pearl and brass, with bronze medal
lions fixed to its sides and ends. A
salesman was showing it to reporter
yesterday and said, among other
things:
"We call that the Patti table"
"And why?" questioned the repor-
ter.
Because the great songstress fell in
love with it while She was in New
York. She means to buy it, too, if
she finds that it can be accommo-
dated in her castle at Wales"
as it the one she played on while
she was stopping at the Windsor
Hotcl?"
"No. The table she practiced upon
at the hotel was less expensive one !;
worth about one-lifth what this is"
"Have you set price upon this
one"
1--WE have. 1t will cost Patti just
$500 to possess it."
"Is there any truth in the stories
about PATHS achievements as bill
iardist?"
"Oh, yes; she plays quite good
game. IN one of her games with
Dion at the hotel she made run Of
eighteen at three-ball caroms, which
is quite 4 respectable showing for any
player at that game"
"Who taught her to play?'
| "Her own Nicolini He is an en-
thusiast on the subject and carries
about a hundred fancy cues with him
in his tours"