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Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

Yesterday was Il. Valentines day, but
owing 10 the frigidity of the atmosphere
there was no indication of the little brides
selecting their mates, according to ancient
lore, and we conclude the matter was post
poned for few weeks.
That old story about birds selecting their
mates OH the 18th diy of February always
did sound entirely too mythical, and we
doubt II any figures could be produced to
show that st. Valentines day was ever put
to such purpose.
or course it is pretty story and young
people can take advantage of ii aud go on
choosing their mates; but any other day
will do as well. Ia this matter of chosing
mates one day is as good as another, if not
bett'r. So fire away with your valentines,
and don't forget to string in a lot Of vers-
es about "rhe rose is red, the violet's blue,
ETC."
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

A party OF -four from AUdrain county,
No., came In sunday to look upa location
for cattle. They stayed around town until
Tuesday morning when the IHercury drop
ped down below zero and the snow WAS
blowing from every point OF the compass.
aud then the prospctors concluded this
was not afirst-class winter range anu lcft
on the first sta0e.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

The Dodge City Tunes is rejoiced to
know that the religious sentiment in Dodge
City is growing beautifully larger, anl that
while one year ago there was but one rc-
ligious congregation there. to-day there arc
four. Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian aud
Catholic
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

Itso mis- funny to hear Of anything hart
ing the check Of a drummer, but our gen-
tie Southern Kansas brcezes "shore" got
next to travelling man this week. lie was
coming from Lake City to this place on
Wednesday, when both Of his checks were
frvzeu.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

The yong folks have enjoyed more
sleigh riding this week than ever before in
the history Of the town. A snow that COW
ers the ground is an unusual occurrence
here; BIT there were three days of fair
slcighing this week. It Is unnecessary to
remark that when there is good sleighing
the old cows are having tough time of it
OH this range.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

Last year washington's birthday, Feb
ruary 22d, was celebrated at Lake City with
a grand masquerade ball, and this year, one
week from tonight, the citizens of that
thriving city will have a similar entertain
ment. Lovers OF that kind of amusement
sho.ld make their arrangements to be at
Lake City on the night Of the 22d.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

The Breeders Gazrtte is "A large weekly
newspaper for persons who are Interested
IN brerdling live stock-not especially the
fancy breeder, but for the great mass OF
farmers, especially in the Middle aud West
ern states, who make stock raising or dlir-
ying lcading feature OF their business.
Il aims to thoroughly and truthflly inform
its readers touching the characteristics AMI
p,-culiaritirs Of all the various breeds of
cattle, horses, sheep and swine; the best
methods of feeding aud general manage.
iuent; designs and plans OF barns, stables,
dIiry-houss, sheep aud swine pens, and
other essentials to economic and profitable
live stock husblndry; faithful and prompt
report of the news from all parts of the
world affecting the live stock interest i'm
any Of its departments; a fearless discus
sion Of all matters affecting the interests of
those who make stock raising leading fra-
ture of their business. In short, It Is the
aim Of the Publishers OF the Breeders Ga
2 tie to make this plpr SIP riOr to all
Others in interest and practical value to ev-
cry man WHO takes special interest in any
feature OF the live stock business, Awheth T
his fancy or Interest lies in the direction of
bcf cattle, dIiry elttle, draft horses, trot-
ting horses. running horses, butter making.
cheese IN king, wool raising, or pork rails
ing. Ii is published by J. II. Sandcrs S
Co., Chicago, ILL.,, at 3 year.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

The new school house being erected west
Of town three miles will be one OF ths
most commOdious and convenhnt In tiie
county, and it will soon be ready for occi
pancy. The scholars rebelled against lon
ger attending school In dug-oGt.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

SO far rs we can learn the saloons are
maIntaing their determination to remain
closed for tire present. So few people have
been here since the new order Of things
commenced that il Is diticult to tell what
effect the change will lave on the order aud
morality Of the town.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

The BIrber County Stock-growers' as q
citation will mr0t In annual session some
time next mouth. The secretary and trCas-
urer, A. G.. Smith having moved away,
there is vacancy m the Oflicc. President
Hunt will call the meeting In due time.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

Keep the children at home until all dan
ger from diptheria, wnOoplng cOIgh and
scarlet fever has passed. Children just ~
covering from measles are liable to have
all these diseases, aud therefore they should
be kept indoors until all danger is over.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

Mr.. David Mckinney, father Of A. w.
and A. r., who wrnt 10 Springfield, NO.
last fall, after his return fiom Montana, ~
turned here last saturday, aud will max,
this his future home. lie Is In gooihe',ltl
and was glad to grt back here.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

Considerable excitement exists In Harper
over the presence there Of scarlet fever.
a humb'r of cases are reported and sever
nj deaths have occurred. The public schools
have been closed and the city aHthorites
are doing all In their power to prevest the
disease from spreading. Onrpeople should
take every prcciution to prevent the disease
from getting start here.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

A representative Of a Dvnycr. Col, e.
tablishment was here this week selling sd
0.-. We supposed that our popular firm
OF saddle men, Woodward q Lytie could
Al ply all the outfits needed Ia tlis section.
A. y make the best.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

Messrs. Geppert Il Stone are now recriv-
Ing their goods almost exclusively in car
load lots. Their latest receipts are;
a car load of nails.
A ear load of corn mills.
A cir load or wagons.
\ CIR load of barbed wire. 80
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

The frst assessment Of tcn per cent. made
on the stockholders OF the building asso
citation has been levied and Is due and pay
abe to-dsy 10 the secretary, w. w. Cook.
step up to ths trout, gentlemen, and start
ulc ball 70 moving.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

Ar. J. p. Gibson has taken G arge Of the
Dlmonico restaurant. as will be seen by
hi card In anothrr column. lie promises
to I'VE the full worth Of their money to all
W may patrOnize him.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

Attention is directed to the advertise
ment Of the new hotelto be opened next
Monday by Mr.. l.. w. Story. The house
Is the old McI.l,lu hotel, which lias been re
fitted AMI made as good as new through
out, aud Mr.. Story says he will promise
all who may stop with him clean beds,
warm rooms and good substantial fare at
the table.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

G. G. Mills r'me back from Missouri this
We K, where he spent several weeks witling
ar und In the mud trying to lind enjoyment
lie will b. satisfied with the great Soutl-
west vet awhile.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

There was some talk this week Of anoth-
er drug store being opened In this city by
George Sir'tlerson, but he aud Landlord
Dtrst could not agree about the building
and for the present the project has been
dropped. About now there is cQnsider,-
bic sickness among the ablc-bodied men OF
this community and an accommodating
drug store might 10 good basiucss.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

A number Of Our our young people who
ait ndcd the literary and debating society
at the walstcad school last week sly that
the society Is credit to the community
an that great interest is being taken IN Il.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

George Ellis, wife and chill c,me down
FROM Hutchinson this week With c. W. II b
lis, aud will likely mike this their home
though Kingman may be selected as their
honlc.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15
Publication Hotica


Kansas.
Laura weidner Plaintiff
Cicero Weidner, Defendant.
The State Of Kansas, -
Barber County.
The State of 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 mustNanswer the
petition IN said action filed on OF before the 9th
day of March. A d. 1854. or said petition will be
taken as true, aad Judgment that the said
Laura Weidner be divorced from the said Cic-
ero Weidner, that the custody of Clara aged
nine years and Gerty aged twelve years chill
dren Of the said paintih and defendant, be de-
creed the said p.ai anf, and that the following
described real estate in barber county. Kansas,
tO-wit. lot number twenty (30) on North Main
street in the city q Medicine Lodge be decrced
20 the said plaintu a. alimOuy. win be render
ed against said defe niaut-
Dated this 18th day of January 1854
L.S. III. NJ. INGRAHAM
Clerk OF the District Court
E SAMPLE, Attorney for Plaintiff, 343t
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

The Balm and Smith wagon. as good as
ever went on four wheels, of the different
styles and sizes for sale at bedrock prices,
by AN. Allen on North Main street.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

Bud Hopper, formrrly Of this rangr, got
Into difficulty with Lew Thompson, the
hotl proprietor NJ Iuka, and stabbed him
In the groin. We have not hclr,l the pir-
nculars
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

The public is invited to 20 to the harl-
ware store of Am. Allen and examine the
prices he now offers goods at. They are
away 0'iow anything known here before.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

"A ear load of the celebrated Caldwell and
shutter Wagons In all sizes, just received and
for sale 10y Geppert & Stone ~
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

Undoubtedly there Will b. greater de-
mand this season from western rinchmcn
for fine bulls TO be used on tn ir ranges
than ever before. Every year this demand
Is increasing and this year will be no ex-
c'ptiOn. Those OF or ranchmen who con
template improving their herds should
make arrangements to contract for tie
stock early. and thus get the best. There
is no safer way OF securing good animals
than by rcierring to the columns OF the
INDEX asd purchasing from the men who
advertise In these columns. We will not
publish AN advertisement for any but relia-
BILE breeders, aud certainly they are the
only kind our r,uchmcn care to dial with.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

Neither Commissioner Lake or COmnis-
sloner Douglass came down "Wednesday to
assist In eanvassinz the votes cast at the re-
cent township elections.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15
The Cattle Market.

February Il, 1SS4.-Receipts to-day
1890. The market was firm and active,
particularly for offerings of good quail
ty. The demand was fairly active for
feeders, and from the local butchers
trade. Sales were:
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

Miss Fannie Mills WHO has been visiting
q, raj months In Missouri, passed through
here this week on her return 70 her home
near Lake City.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

Road wagons, freight wagons, spring wagons
buck boards, fine buggies and carriages-in
fact anything that goes on wheels at Geppert &
Stones. 81
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

Springer X Va ghu have bought Dun
cans billiard tables and set the three up In
their hall. Thry are now running six Il.
blcs. Duncan has a,it the business.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

The teachers were all present Lust Mon
day 10 open school, bit only twelve sclIul-
ars matlc their appearance aud IL was ,hvi,l.
ed TO walt another week aud SIC II the
scholars have recovered from the measles.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

Sparks Billy horse again beat Alpha Up
degn,i's hst Saturday. and we learn that
there will be- mothcr race between the
same horses soon. -
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

Misses Minnie and Mate Updrgu,ff. y. Il.
Roberts and Alpha UpdegriG went to Kio-
Wa yesterday to attend tlc masq erade ball
O. te given there last night.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

Everything in the hardware line, includ-
ing stoves, tinware, implements and ma
chiiery, new and fresh. at Am. Aliens.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

Mcssrs. McNrrl, Wing, Bcrry aud Riyl,
WHO took trip down to the Oklahoma
country, returned last : ndiy, and report
having had most cGjuyablr time.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

q. n. Cotton aud wife len hast Sunday
for Bradford Ia, their former homr, aud
will remain there for awhile and then like
Iy o TO California.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15


Mrs. f. A. Van Slyke leit Tor Medicine
Lodgr yesterday to visit her mother and
family. They are all down with the meas
les.
Medicine Lodge Is now revcling In the
luxury OF hotel boom. When tire Lodge
can support a hotel that will compare with
her newspapers she will be away up on
the topOf the pot.
Tom Jack says he wouldn't have cared
for our reiercnce to his pugilIstic accom-
plishments II Il hadn't got into the Medi-
cine Lodge papers. lie will have to carry
a fowling piece loaded with lOg chains the
next tune he visits his friends dowu there.
--KlngmaD Democrat
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15
Notica Of Final settlement

Creditors and others interested in the estate
of William J. Logan, deceased. are hereby no
titled that at the next term of the Probate Court
OF Barber county, Kansas, to be held in Aedi-
cine Lodge, Kansas. ON
SATURDAY. MARCH 6, A. D.. 1884,
Twill make final settlement nf said estate
LAURA i. LOGAN.
8-A Administrative of said esrat .
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

C.N. Butt, Of Knoxville, H., came past
here this week on his way to Comanehe
county. 70 look after cattle interests.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

The wife Of Marshal D,nn was lying at
che point OF d'aih several days this week
with the measles, bit we are glad to know
that she i now improving.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

County Treasurer Rouse is this week
sending out postal cards to ptrtirs yet de
llnqucnt In paying their taxes. Save costs
By coming up at once.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15
The State Of Kansas, =.
Barber County. =

For Turkey Creek Water Mills Flour.
the best in the market. go Standiford,
YOumans s. Rogers. 10
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

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., 1884-02-15

at Is like trying To heat up barn." s'id
County Clerk Taltfcrro "Wednesday when
he WIS shiyering around his office trying TO
Lnnn wnrm
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

y. @ Jack came down from Kingman
this week and returned with Mrs. j., who
has been visiting here several weeks.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

III Is better Tor persons contemplating the
erection Of wire fences to buy their wire now
Geppert Stone are prepared to fill orders at
reasonable nglreS and on short notice. &c
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

LOST Doa.-A white and liver colored Poin-
ter dog, rather lnrge- Liberal reward for his
return or for information leading to his recov-
cry. % VIII PEAK, fOr this ofRce
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

he Cherokee strip Live stock associa-
tlou will hold It's annual meeting at Cald-
we'll March llth.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

Eggs are selling for twenty cents and
butter for 30 cents on this market, and a
good article OF the Litter scarce aud hard
10 rct.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

Dr. Dunn was confined at home several
~, this week on account Of aslight indis-
position.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

I. +. Campbrll, the eutcrprising attorney
from Harper, WIS over the other day on
professional business.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

a car load of the celebrated Balm wagons
was received this week by Geppert q Stone.
and are now up and in running order. Any
Size you want. 2S
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

The best, most fragrant and sweetest
the Jay-bird five cent cigars. Flemings.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

FEED FEED! We have large amount
OF fcod-SOrghum, Aiilet and Prairie Hay
and VIII feed cattle for 81 a month
CO. LxNDIs wEmNER.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

Mrs. A. &. Sehlon Is now occupying
part Of the Geo. Saudrrson house on wash
ington avenue, EAST.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15
Smoke the Jay-bird. Fleming Bros.

BuildinR material of every description co
staIitly in stock at Geppert & Stones. 81
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

The disease among the horses Is said to
be abating, and but few cases are occurring,
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

burst has BEEN Spending considerable
time getting up plans fofthe new hotel.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

An Indian Territory special sIys the
authorities have determined to vigorously
enforce the laws respecting the removal of
nOn-citizens, and this determination is ere
ating no little une;lsIness and alarm. The
number Of intrudcrs will figure Up several
hundred and they are scattered all over the
country, being engaged in farming. stock
raising and other pursuits. Many of them
have heretofore had permits, but recently
enacted statutes make il impossible for The
balk Of them to get new permits, an tn Y
will be forced to leave. Numbers own val
liable improvements, aud the authorities
have notified them all to leave within Civ
en- time. Uuless force is used, however,
the exodus will not be general.
In the Greek nation the lutrudcrs are
pleading that the local government is with
oiit chief, aud Ia the Cherokee nation
they are raising various technical points.
Indian Agent T'fts will sustain the local
authorities in all measures taken to remove
the nonresident portion Of the population.
In view Of the unsettled condition of affairs
in the Creek natien, local officers are warm
ing the people that the laws regarding trea-
sou will also be enforced. Under these
statutes secret meetings to prevent the ex-
ecut'on of the laws, are defined as treason,
the punishment whereof is 100 hshes on
the bare back, without regard TO sex.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15
sTERLINa. liz. Feb. 4. lss4.
EDrroR BARRIER COUNTY INDEX:

80 - In looking over your paper
of the 18th of January, saw your edi-
torial on diseases of cattle have also
noticed the call for convention Of the
southwestern cattle men, and heartily
commend your action in the matter it
is a move in the right direction. 1t is
absolutely necessary that the cattle men
Of the west and the southwest should
have, and they must have, better pro-
lection than has heretofore been deem
ed sufficient State laws can give but a
partial and very inefficient protection
against many OF the diseases with
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

FoR RENr.-Sandcrson' billiard hall.
Apply TO Henry DUIsT.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

Tom Doran had the biggest case Of meas
les Of any one In town.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

Read about the LacI,cy sale Of shorthOrns
10 occur at Peabody.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

We are doing good business in supply
ing ene clothes to those to persons who in-
at ON having their suits made to order.
We hayea contract with the best merchant
nr orlng establishment in the east, and
guarantee perfect cts.
srANDmoRD. YorMASs & Rooms.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15
Diseases Of Cattle.

The following extract, from a letter
written by DIR. Tgumbower, L. 5. Veter-
mary Inspector, will be of interest to
many of our readers. That gentleman
has given the subject of cattle diseases
considerable study, and we are glad he
is working for the interests of this
country.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

In keeping with their yearly custom H. c
r,empson 4 Co. ON and after this date VIII
clio out all wooden goods, including hoods
aui las. NUTS. Jerseys, gloves, etc, at reduced
prices ~
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

To Our Subscriber; n from any cause the
IuDEx does not reach you regularly you are
requested to notify us at once. We are care
ful about sending out the paper. and want to
know when subscribers fail togcti IT, Il
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

Judge Lacy has given up the restaurant
business.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15
For Sale.
Ranch For Sale.
StYQUed Horses.

Three horses strayed from the TWT range in
Comanche county, 1or the return of which a
liberal reward vii be paid, or for information
leading to their Whereabouts. One is a grey,
branded TWT left hip; one dun and one sorrel,
both TIL bar left thigh.
WATSON & FULLTFGT0N,
B3 Click, Comanche county, KS.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15
Official Paper of Barber County
LOCAL ITEM

Miss skecn spent the week in town.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

Conversing with II gentleman this week
who has bern closely watching every move
mint that would indicate railroad boom
for Medicine Lodge, we learned that thrre
is a probability Of line coming in here
from the extension of the Santa Fe now
bring extended west from Wichita. He
showed that as the Santa Feis now already
nearly thirty miles from Wichita ut Cheney
aud there stopped for the present, it is
more than likely waiting to see what the
Fort Scott x Wichita road intends doing.
II the latter road sholld move for the South
west the Santa Fe must head il oil, and TO
do this wot,ld more than likely start iii
rectly for Medicine Lodge. Or, if the Sln-
tn Fe does not conclude to head off the F.
5. & w. road with an extension, it will see
that the Southern Kansas road is started
from Harper in due time to reach here be-
fore the +. s. & w. road does.
There appears TO be no doubt that some
road will make 4 big effort this year to get
a line into the grazing districts of the
Southwest; and if start is ever made Med
icine Lodge will profit by the movement.
Barbour County index., 1884-02-15

Again onr weather report is by no means
favorable to ranchmen. Sunday, 10th, was
cold and cloudy with slight drizzle of
rain most Of the day, and this was turned
into ice.
Monday mor,ing slight fall OF snow
was discovered, and this covered the ground
generally. Cloudy all day.
Tuesday the mercury was down to zero,
and a stiff northwest wind blowing.
"Wednesday snow again fell to the depth
OF an inch or SO on , level; the mercury
was again down to zero, and a northwest
wind blowing. Moderated considerably by
noon aud the snow blew off of all the
high points, so cattle could get at the high
grass.
Yesterday, Thursday, the weather had
moderated and considerable portion OF
the snow disappeared untIer a warm sun.
Old ranchmen say this will be the last
cold spell of the season. We hope so.