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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18
Notice Of Stockholders Meeting

In accordance with the articles of sub
scription to the capital stock of proposed
hotel in Medicine Lodge, the undersigned
subscribers, representing more than $500
Of the stock subscribed, suggest and call a
meeting of all the subscribersat Geppert q
Stones new building, at o'clock, p. NJ,
january 9th, 1884, for the purpose of elect
ing five directors, who shall hold their Of
flee for one year, and for the consideration
of suitable location for hotel, and such
other business as may properly come be-
fore the meeting.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18
To Stockmen.

have on hand between 800 and 400 tons
of feed, consisting of millet, sorghum and
prairie hay, and corn fodder which l will
sell at reasonable rates and allow purchas-
ers to feed on the premises. Or will feed
the stock by the month. Best of care guar
anteed. Plenty of good range, water and
shed room. Best place for stock in Pratt
county. Call on or address,
R. L. White,
26tf. Mt. Nebo, Pratt Co., Kans.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

Uncle Billy Carl returned from Missouri
Wednesday. On the road from Harper here
he had quite time with tile stage mules 10
crossing the ice. At times It was 4 ques-
ton whether the mules wero down and he
trying to pull them up, or whether he was
down and the mules trying to pull him up.
Anyway, he will sue the company for dam-
agrs for general rack Of mind and body.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

l. c. Faris and wife were up from the
range this week. L. q. is one OF the old
est 'stIlers an the range and says that he
never saw cattle here In better condition
and with better prospects Of coming
through the winter In good shape. lie says
thero ls good beef on the range below.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

At the meeting OF the subscribers to the
capital stock Of the new hotel next Thurs
day night five directors who will have the
management Of the affair will be selected.
II you expect to have any voice in the or
gAnization OF the company, now Is the time
TO subscribe to the stock. Don't wait un-
I'll after the directorsare all elected and then
o the Directing. Subscribe and vote your
stock NJ the first meeting.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

Said gentleman this week, Il believe
The Star-Route frm Of Vale, Miner & Co.,
have more influence with the postofiice de-
partment at Washington than a senator and
congressmaA together" When asked his
reason for such belief he said that formal
complaint had been made to the depart
ment about the delay In the arrival OF the
mail at this place from the easr, and no at
tention had been paid to the request; but
on the other hand the stage company were
wanting more time in which to make the
trips. We must think there is some truth
In the criticism Of our friend. 1t is only
about SO miles from here to Harper; and
yet the stage Is never less than nine and
frequently ten hours In making the trip.
The schedule tune Is six hours, and the
company should be compelled to keep up
with this or sell out.
Before this we have suggested that the
mail for this place should leave Harper as
soon as the train arrives there at midnight,
and 1t would then get here soon after break
fast time.
We hope Senator Plumb and Congress
man Peters, whose attention has been call
ed 70 this matter will make further effort
to see just how solid the stage company is
with tho department at Washington.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

List Of Letters
Remaining In the post ONCE ct Medicine Lodge
January II, 1884:
Clinton Warren Il. Hanna Robert
Citteriy L. il. Hamilton G. III.
Elmore P. C. Mullendore &c
Farnham Louisa Miner A. r.
Harris j. r. Jr. Mullendore Clarance
PosIALs: A. p. HARDWOOD. Harry Hal.
loway.
Parties calling for any OF the above win please
say they are advertised.
W.D. VAN SLYKE, Pm.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

An aGuster Of the North British and
Mercantile Insurance Company, L. w.
Moore local agent was here this week
and allowed MeigS & Company $3.50 for
their loss In the fire that burned them out
New Years morning. The firm Of Meigs
& McCIeary had 81, 200 insurance, but the
policy had not been transferred, and this Is
the reason no more was paid.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

At the annual election Of directors Of the
Medicine Valley Bank last Monday evening
tire following were elected: ID. Stith, X.
Lake, 5. 4. Stone, 2. II. Chaplin, w. w.
Cook, Geo. Geppert and E. w. Payne. The
directors then proceeded to re-elect for the
ensuing year the old officers Of the bank.
In another place will be found the state
ment Of the condition Of the bank at the
cloee Of business January II, 1884.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

With elockwork regularity do the whIs-
Ky drummers make their rounds through
this prohibition state. A half dozen of the
tribe were here this week taking orders;
and they report trade good all over the
state. So e must be that prohibition docs
not prohibit.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

The Presbyterian church Is now supplied
with a new organ, a frst-class instrument.
purchased with the proceeds Of the Queen
Esther entertainments given under the di.
rection Of Mrs. Kessler. The church for.
mally accepted the gift last Sunday evening
through the pastor, Mr.. Axline, and the
trustees have written the following card Of
thanks:
The Presbyterian church society wish to
express their thanks through the columns
Of the INDEX to Mrs. =. n. Kessler and
others, who 50 ably assist d her in raising
the necessary funds to purchase the beautl
fnl chapel organ that has been presented to
the Presbyterian church OF Medicine
Lodge. wv. McNEAI.
+. n. BYKRLKY. Trustees.
J. l.. NELSON.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

A gentleman this week informed Ne that
At the ranch Of J.w. Ellis, 3SyS miles north
east Of lnyo there may be found the fol-
lowing striys: One ) A on right hip; one
q q on hlpyznd live half-box 4, or rafter r..
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

Taylor Nichols was In town Wednesday
and said that cattle were looking we'll up
the Medicine river, far better than at this
usAe last year, Ranchmen are generally
'eeding all their poor stock and he predicts
that the los will be comparatively small
this season.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

Several OF our young people met at the
residence OF pr. kessler Wednesday night
and enjoyed apleasant time. The oco.slon
was the oelsbration Of Mrs. KS birthday
and she was remembered with several
handsome and valuable presenIs-at least
Que for every year shs IA Old.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

Horses are sill dying IN this com
nunity with some disease OF the spine. In
graham a simpson have lost 1--we within
the past week, and they have others that
are sick. In the cases they have had the
animals were taken suddenly sick and would
die in the course Of few hours. No one
appears TO know the exact cause Of the dis
ease, and no positive preventative or cure
has been discovered.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

The cantita OF Queen Esther was render.
ed At the new hall hast night to a very laI re
audience. Lack Of time and space eompels
~ " defer further mention until next
us~k, We are informed that tho characters
were well represented Qepubli-
can.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

We start out ths week by publishing va
Tious county matters Of general iRterest to
tax payers. These columns ulay be relied
on now for all official notices. list Of ex-
pendltures, road notices, etc, for the INDEX
u now the official paper Of the county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18
Haial Tall

Since our last issue the subscriptions to
the new hotel have increased until now
there is nearly $1,000 subscribed. A glance
at the list below will show that there are
many business men and property owners
who have not subscribed who should do 50.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

Aparty from this county, composed Of
8. Bunch, Frank Outlet, Miles Reisner, Es-
tell Whitaker, Frank Holly, and George
Anghey, who have been assisting 10 build
ing the Hunter & Evans fence on the
Cheyenne and Arapahoe lease, came up this
week, the ground being frozen so they
could not dig post holes. They confirm all
reports received from the southern country
that cattle are in splendid condition, and
that the grass will keep them fat until
spring.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

The public is invited to go to the hard
ware store Of Am. Allen and examine the
prices he now offers goods at. They are
away below anything known here before.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

After visit OF several weeks to their
friends In Carroll county, No., Dan Morris
and wife have returned to this city. Il is
hoped by their many friends that Medicine
Lodge will be selected As their permanent
home
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18
Car Load Lots.

Messrs. Geppert & Stone are now receiv-
Ing their goods almost exclusively in car
load lots. Their latest receipts are:
A car load of nails.
A car load of corn mills.
A car load OF wagons.
A car load Of barbed wire. "a
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

NUM- NUIIIE.
State of Kansas
County of Barber.
Office of County Clerk, January Is, 1884,.
NOTICE is hereby given that on the 9Th day
" OF January, 1884 a petition signed by Scott
Gum INNS ana others was presented to the board
OF County commissioners of the county and
state aforesaid, praying for the location of a
certain road described as follows, viz:
Beginning at the northwest corner of the
southwest quarter of section Is, township 80.
range 10 west, via of the Last Chance store to
NOVA, thence east to the east line of Barber
county over the most practicable raute
Whereupon, said Board OF County Commits
sioners appointed the following named persons
viz: i. n. Tucker, John Rogers and w. II.
Chowen rs viewers, with instructions to meet.
in combustion with the county surveyor at the
beginning point of said proposed road in Ell
wood township, on Wednesday, the 9th day Feb
ruary, A: A. 1884, and proceed to view the said
road, and give to all parties hearing.
by order of the Board of County Commits
sioners: ROBT. J. TALIAFERRO,
or County Clerk.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

And this time it IL Harvey Elliott who
has tired Of going In Sisgle harness, he hay
Ing secured AZ mate Miss Belle Surkey.
OF this county. The couple were married
last Monday evening in this city.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

There Is complaint north OF here that
the Iuka mail carrier does not make regu
lar trips, and right here we want to say
there's reason for the complaint. Last
Friday the mail over that line did not come
In at all, and the county newspapers were
consequently not taken up Elm creek Sat
urday. As all other mails have been ma
king regular trips there is no reason why
the luka contractor should be an excep-
fiOn
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

We had almost forgotten 1t until our
contemporary brought the matter up, that
on the Sth Of February the regular town.
ship elections occur, when full set OF off,
GERS must be elected Ia each township, in
GLIDING two Justices, two constables, one
trustee, one treasurer, aud road overseer
for each road district. Il has not, we be-
lieve, been customary to allow politics to
figure la these elections, but to elect the
best men for the several positions. We
hope that more than the usual interest will
attach to these elections this year, for the
county will likely grow considerably, and
there will be an increased business for all
the ofhcerS Good men should be selected.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

HI Dyer, the wvll-known range boss for
Gregory, Eldred & Co. was married on the
lat Inst, 10 Miss ELLA Mason, near Sedan,
ChAutAuqua county. lie arrived here with
bis BRIDE last Friday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18
LOCAL ITEMS.

We are doing good business In supply
Tag One clothes to those to persons who in
ast on having their suits made TO order.
We havsa contract with the best merchant
aAIIorIng establishment In tho east, and
guarantee perfect hts.
SrENDUoRD, YoUMANs & Rooms.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

hcCandless reports that commencing
with this week business has picked up con.
sidenAbly, indicating that more people are
coming and going. Business will boom
FROM now on.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

Once start "boom" Of any kind that
promises to provide the public with any
needed convenience and see how the news
Is sprad. II has only been little more
than week since the hotel proposition WAS
first agitated In anything like systematic
the country. medicine Lodge is to have
ten thousand dollar hotell" Is an item
going the rounds Of the entire state press;
and who will deny that such q statement
will be n benefit TO the town? This week
there were nearly dozen travelling men in
town and every man Of the number had
something to ask about the hotel. And
this shows cOnclusively that hotel is need
ed here, and that the public generally Is
aware Of the fact. While this is the case,
no reasonable man can consider il in any
way a reflection on the ability of our pres
ent landlord or those that have preceded
him. Mr.. McCandless does the very best
he can with the accommodations nj his CON-
mand; and there are few who could take
care Of the crowds any better. But the fact
is that the Medicine Lodge house is too
small and adding to it the McI.ulu house
there Is still not room enough not half
enoHgh. If the town had hotels that could
accommodate daily two hundred people in
good shape, that number would be here to
be accommodated. As 1t is only those
come here who have to, and these stay emily
as long as they are compelled to. Bust
ness men, citizens, think of this; aud if
you have not already done it, subscribe to
the new hotel boom.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

The Delmonlco restaurant has been sold
BY Judge Lacy to Joseph P. Gibson, Of north
Elm. Judge Lacy will likely locate on a
clAlm.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

We are requested to ssy that there will
n no skAting rink put In the basement OF
The Presbyterian church, majority Of the
members being opposed to the proposition.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

We are arU a little late la announcing tile
event, but will now Tell his many friends
on the range that that Old-tmer, Mr.. David
Yates, WAS married on the sIh Inst. to Mrs.
G.. J. Grrxx, OF this county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

There is at Kings ranch, miles north.
west Of town two-year-old, Arkansas,
5rindle, white-face steer. branded something
like round top A Or a piougli-share on
the right side and a dim brand on the right
hlp.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18
NEW VOTING PRECINCT.

State of Kansas,
County OF Barber.
Once Of the County Clerk, January 8, 1884.
Notice IL hereby given that at the regular SEA-
sion of the Board OF County Commissioners of
the state and county aforesaie, held this day
voting precinct was established at the town
of Hazelton, Kiowa township, in Barber com nv
said precinct being composed of tovnships al
"a and IS, all in range &c west
BY order Of the Commissioners:
"a R0BT. J. TALIAFERRO.
County Clerk.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

~ L. Jordan, one Of the hrst typos
connected with the INDEX, was here this
week. lie 10 now travelling for st. Joseph
house, and will be here frequently.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

LOST; A leather pocket boob, contain
Ing private papers Of no use 10 any one but
ths owner, among them a note for 1900
given By Brisbln Bros 70 me. Finder viii
b literally rewarded ~ returning same 10
me at the City drug sSsrs.
DIV. wnc.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

All the money IN the world is of no vaiueto
you unless you have health and strength. DIR.
Jackson'e famous Root and Herb cordial win
make you healthy, strong and vigorous vital.
ize, purify and enrich your blood Sold by all
drugRists
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

Two sleighs we're hltched up Tuesday,
but before the amusement had been en-
joyed an hour the snow had disappeared
and the fun was at an end.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

DR.. Jackson's Indian eye salve 10 q certain
safe and efficacious remedy for inaamed, weak
or granulated sore eyes, Cooling snd soothing
in It's effects IL erousee the secretions, opens
the tear ducts and strengthens and restores the
falling eye sight Price IS ceats per box. Sold
by all druggists.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

Why do you complain so? II you are feeling
bad. take DR.. JacksOn's Root and Herb Cordial.
rich your blood and give you new life. For
sale by all druggists.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

It is better for persons concentrating the
erection Of wire fences to buy their wire now.
Geppert Stone are prepared to I'LL orders at
reasonable figures and on short notice. 90
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18
THE BARBER COUNTY INDEX.

An Right Page. Eight Column aper. devoted
- ne interests Of Medicine Lodge add the
Southwest The largest paper published In
Kansas. LarEost circulation Of any paper in
ne Southwest Il Offers unsurpassed facilities
10 advertisers, and Eives subscribers more 50
loot reading matter thAn any payer published
In Kanaaa.
Subscription price, $500 per year in advance.
Addrsss al Iettors to
E.w. PAYNE,
Medicine Lodge. Ks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

County Superintendent Axllns announces
that he will hold = special examination Of
teachers In thIs city, on Monday, January
a9th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

David Stith has been confined 10 his room
for several days with an attack Of lung fe-
Yer, but we are glad to say he Is improylng.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

Dan Morris will shoe horses all around
with new shoes for 81. All other work i'm
his line done at reduced prices at his old
stand. 81
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

Road wagons, freight wagons, spring wagons
buck boards, fne buggies and carriages-in
fact anything that goes on wheels at Geppert q
Stones. II
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18
The Cattle Morkef.

January 18th, 1ss4-Receipts to-day,
l,47O. The market continued to rule
steady to-day for the better grades,
while medium and common were weak
and rather slow. The quality of the Of
ferings in proportion to the supply on
sale was very fair. Sales were:
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

W. II Peak returned from Jackson eoun-
q last week. lie aud ChAs Colcord are
feeding their cattle at DR.. StOutiS ranch, on
North Elm.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18
ROAD NOTICE.

The best, most fragrant and sweetest
the Jay-bird five cent cigars. FIemings.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18
CHANGE OF VOTING PRECINCT.

ctAte OF Kansas, \
County of Barber.
ONCE Of the County Clerk. January 8, 1854.
Notice is hereby given that mt the reeuIarses-
SION OF the Board OF County Commissioners of
the state and county aforesaid, held THIS day.
on the petition OF Oscar Throckmorton and
others, II was ordered that the voting preciuct
heretofore located on Hackbe ~ creek I'm EIl-
wood township be changed to Ellwood school
house IN district No. 20, In said Ellwood town
By order OF the County Commissioner:
% ROBT. J. TALIAFERRO, County Clerk
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

A car load OF the celebrated Balm wagons
was recuivrd this week by Grppert d stone.
and are now up aud IN running orsL.r. Any
iIc ycn want 2s
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

10 Our subseribsrs: II from any cause the
EHDHz doos not reach you regularly, you arc
requested 10 notify ne at once. We aro care
fsl about sonding cut the paper. and want to
know when Subscribers fail 20 getIt n
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

The McLulu ho,se has been rented by
L. w. story, and no will open it for bust
ness In few days.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

A car load of the celebrated Caldwell an,
shutter wagons in all sizes, just received an,
for sale by Geppert & Stone. l2
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18

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 Am. Allen on North Main street.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-18


The hotel proposition has met with sufi-
cient encouragement to warrant the calling
OF n meeting of stockholders ON next
Thursday evening for the purpose Of
organization, and to consider propositions
for the location. That we will build ho-
tel worthy Of the town, and one that will ac-
commodate its needs, is now almost fixed
fact. About s. 900 has already been sub
scribed, and others have signified a willing
ness to invest, If necessary to insure the
success Of the undertaking
The building will be on Main street, tho
exact location to BE- decided by the stock
holders. 1t should be on corner lots, and
the locality the most suitable and Offering
the greatest Inducements will doubtless be
selected. q
We have insisted that the location, IL suit.
able, does not cut so much of figure as
some insist that It does. Let it be built on
any convenient place and the town will re.
ceive the benefit. The corner lots opposite
ii. Z. Thompson & Co.'S, or opposite Stan.
diford, Youmans q Rogers are either suit
ed for the building, and either location car
donbtlese be had as a donation If the stock
holders should decide to select either place
One other, anda very important item &c
consider, is the location that will pay the
stock holders the greatest dividend OH the
investment. We think the building ought
If properly built and managed, pay at lesIs
from 10 to 20 per cent on the investment
and while we are anxious to see hotel fol
the benefit of the town and its patrons, the
interests Of the stockholders must also bC
considered.
Every stakeholder and business man Of
Medicine Lodge should attend the meeting
next Thursday evening the stakeholder!
to decide matters of importance to their In
terests, and the citizens who have no stock
should give the enterprise encouragement