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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-05-08
Water For The Millions.


No little interest has been created this
week over a proposition made by E. w.
Hill, the civil engineer, to supply this
city with an abundance of pure water,
in sufficient quantities to run extensive
manufacturing establishments, to use
in CONGREGATIONS and for household
purposes. The idea is that Elm creek
would supply this demand if tapped at
some point north of here, say five miles.
From that point the fall is sufficient to
carry the water over the ridge north to
the western part of the city, where the
manufacturing establishments would
likely be located. Mr.. Hill believes
that by tapping Elm creek five miles
north of here stream of pure water
free from sand, could be carried through
ordinary l2-lnch sewer pipe, to the top
of the hill north of town and from there
it could be carried in iron pipes to any
part of the city. The canyon heading
about a mile north of the city has nat
ural fall sufficient to give the water
great force by the time it reaches here,
and the same water could be utilized
by even adozen different establishments
before it is turned into the Medicine
river. The only point would be to gel
the water from the bed of Elm creek to
the high point north Of the city, and
this could undoubtedly be done without
great expense.
But aside from the vast benefit this
system of water power would be in al
manufacturing purposes, 1t would be q
great advantage in protecting the city
against the ravages of fire. Pipes could
be run through every street in the city
tapped at convenient distances Will
side pipes through which water could be
carried to fre-plugs. Hose could be
attached to these and water thrown t.
the top of the highest buildings. The
hin north Of town is so much higher
than the town-site that great iorcs
would be acquired by the water befor,
it reached here.
There is really no end to this system
OF water power If it could be started
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Herd-Lav in Comanche.

The new county commissioners of
Comanche county, just organized, had
hardly qualified before they issued an
order, giving notice that at the expiIa-
ton of 30 days no live stock would be
permitted to run at large in that county
in other words, declaring that herd
law would be enforced at the expiration
Of that time. To stop this sudden
transformation, number of citizens
of Comanche county, through their at
torneys, Ellis & Ellis of this city asked
for and obtained from Judge Orner last
week a temporary injunction restraining
the county commissioners from enforc-
ing such order. This temporary in
junction will hold until the merits of
the case can be heard and determined
at the regular June term of the district
court to be held at Coldwater i'm June.
The style of the suit will be Watson s.
FullingtOn vs.. The Commissioners of
Comanche county.
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sterling,s Local Enterpriss.

The First National bank of this city
who are now letting the contract for one
Of the finest three story bank edifices in
the state, the plans and specifications
for which were prepared by our towns
man, Mr.. +. NJ. Ulmer, gave their Or
der for one of the finest quality of the
"MOsler Safe and Lock Co.'S" modern
lied burglar proof bank safes, together
with the necessary vault work made by
the same company, for the entire and
secure equipment with time locks) OF
their citadel of beauty and strength.
We are informed that the safe depart
ment: Messrs. Mosier, Bowen 81 Co.,
of 7oS Broadway, n. Y, recently sup
piled the First National bank of Har-
per. Kan, with a similar outfit and the
New Kiowa bank WAS supplied OH Mar.
LIST with the same work all made by the
MOsler Safe Is Lock Co., which not on
ly speaks volumes for the excellent
character of their work but shows that
the enterprise of Kansas banks keep
well up with those Of orr sister states
Sterling Bulletin.
In this connection is may be men
toned that the Mosler Safe & Lock Co
have furnished number of the best
safes in this city. The agents is ex-
pected here this week, when others in
need of safes can be supplied.
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Stockmen In Season.

There was well attended meeti ng of
Barber county stockmen at the Grand
hotel in this city last Saturday, May
I'd. While the object of the meeting
was not stated in the call, it was gen.
orally understood that the cattlemen
would take some action looking to the
suppression of cattle stealing and brand
changing. practice now more preya-
lent than the prosperity of the country
will stand.
w. w. Cook was elected chairman of
the meeting and DIR. w. F. Berry Sec
rotary. Soon after organizing the in
quiry was made as to what had become
of the Barber County Stockgrowers as
ISOLATION, and why the annual meeting
had not been called in March. Mr.. Cook,
the wee president said the matter had
been overlooked, and he supposed the
matter of electing officers might be at
tended to at once.
w. w. Cook, E. p. Caruthers aud
others spoke of the importance now,
more than ever, of keeping up a stock
growers association in Barber county,
and showed that ever one interested in
the live stock industry, whether in the
line of cattle, hogs, horses or mules
should become active members of the
association.
A motion was then made and carried,
that the officers for the ensuing year be
elected, when the following were nam
ed by reclamation: President, w. w.
Cook; vice president, J. A. Andrews;
secretary, DIR. W. F. Berry; treasurer,
Capt. A. l.. Freeman.
The treasurer and secretary read a
report Of the financial condition of the
association, showing it to have about
$40 in the treasury after paying all deb
its.
The question of having a county
roundup was then considered, and af-
ter discussion IL was decided to have
one, TO commence on Monday, June Is.
A committee composed of q. w. Hen
Erickson, VIM. Kelly, John Wheat, ].
A. Bockard and Charlie Nelson was
appointed to arrange the details of the
roundup work, and be ready to repor;
at called meeting of the association
to be held Saturday, May 18th inst
Without opposition, Charlie Nelson
was elected captain of the roundup.
| Members and stockmen present were
then asked to tell what they knew about
the cases of cattle stealing and brand
changing that had occurred or that hac
been reported in the county. Sheriff
Rigg briefly told of his arrest of Ben
Reyes and party.
j. a. Andrews gave further details OF
the same case, and remarked that il
justice is not administered in the case
in question, for one he would never in
woke the aid of the law and the courts
when his cattle are being stolen, but
would assist in administering justice or
the spot.
r. III. Smith, Of Elm creek, said ht
was satisfied some of his cattle had
been stolen, and he had understood thai
his neighbors had suffered.
c. C. Sparks believed that cattle had
been stolen and driven away.
The members without exception, ex.
pressed themselves as willing and anx.
ious to aid in the sslppression Of cattle
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and now the only point is to end some
one with enough energy to start the ball
to moving. The expense certainly
would not be great, as the right to lay
pipes under the surface could be easily
obtained from the land owners along
the proposed course. The piping and
dam would not be expensive, and a
rough guess places the cost at not ex-
ceeding $1,000 per mile to the city lin
its, or $4,000 for the job.
Once establish mills and factories
here and the future of Medicine Lodge
is settled. Put in system of water
works for the city and the value of all
property would be enhanced one hun
dred per cent: the insurance rates
would be decreased, and a thousand
other advantages arise.
This is no wild theory. but is the judg.
ment OF sensible, experienced men-mer
who have figured on water-works be
fore.
No one acquainted with the ''lay'' Of
the Elm valley will question the posi-
bility of getting water to a convenient
point north of town, and at compare
lively small cost, too. No expensiv,
Holly system, force pipes, siphons o.
engines, but natural flow, to run will
the ordinary slope of the country, is al
that is required. Once here and ther,
would be no difficulty in finding use fo
this valuable and cheap power.
Here then is an opportunity for bust
ness men, property owners and ever.
class of citizens to show their enter
prise. Have preliminary survey made
to ascertain if the water can be brought
here, what it would cost, and then 60 t.
work and push the enterprise to com
pletion.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-05-08
The New Brick Block.

The plans and specifications for the
elegant block to be erected by Cook,
Standitord * Co, and Sherlock 4 Mills,
have been submitted by Smith Il White,
the Wellington architects, and accept
ed. The building is to be of brick, two
stories high. with cut stone trimmings,
iron and plate glass front and galvan-
lied cornice. From the drawings it
would appear that this Is to he the
handsOmest structure i'm southwestern
Kansas, and the architects say that it
will be. 1t is to be 1OOxlO0 feet, the
lower story TO be in four store rooms
with extra high ceilings, and the upper
story to have two large halls and a
number of Offices. Two broad stair
ways ascend to the second story. The
owners will spare neither pains or ex-
pense to have their building first class
in every particular, though it will cost
them a pile of money. The intention
now is to have the building completed
by September, if possible. The founda-
ton is already dug, and brick for il
will be put on the ground at
once, they being now burned.
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City Council.

City council met Wednesday night, in
regular session. An ordinance was
passed extending the fire limits SO as to
include the property on both sides of
Main street between Washington and
Lincoln avenues, and so no more wood
en- structures must be erected in the
territory mentioned. An ordinance
was also sed,imposing a license tax
of S. per quarter on all express wagons,
hacks, buses and such operating inside
the city limits for profit. Both of these
ordinances will be found in this issue
Of the INDEX.
The combination city clerk and city
attorney, a. l.. Noble rendered his resig-
nation, his farm duties demanding his
attention. The vacancy was not filled
The city marshal made his report
showing the fines collected from the sa-
looms and drug stores selling liquors,
for the month. The saloons pay $3.50
each. The owner of one sporting house
also paid his fine and the billiard table
keepers also came up with their ante.
There is now about 500 i'm the treas
ury.
A petition was presented asking that
Oak street be opened north from Sec
ond avenue, through the western edge
of Sheldon's property. Messrs. Both
well and Ingraham were appointed a
committee to secure the donation of the
thirty feet CT his land, if possible.
IL. burst was granted the privilege OF
putting in wagon scales on First ave-
nue., east Of Main street.
The matter of disposing of the bal
ance in the flood sufferers relief fund
was informally discussed but no conclu.
sion arrived at, owing to SO few of the
subscribers being present. The mar
shall was instructed to take the paper
around to the subscribers and ascer
tain if they favor converting the bal
ance now on hand (about $500 into &
general relief fund, to remain in the
hands of the city council or if they ia
vor returning it to the subscribers, pro
| rata.
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Notice..

The commissioners of Barber county, Kan.
sas, hereby authorize the county clerk To- order
n numerical irdex for the purpose Of recording
the transfer of town lets, and the transferring
of each of such sales of lots up to the time of
receipt of said book, to he awarded to the low
est competent bidder; provided, however. the
said commissioners have the right io reject any
and all bids. Said pay To lie taken in Barber
county general scrip. Bids on the above work
to be received within 30 days, and bids to- he
sent to chairman Of the hoard at Lake City,
Kansas. REUBEN LAKE
Chairman board of county commissioners.
Attest Robert j. Taliaferro, county clerk.
April IL, 1885. 40
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-05-08
srhnnl Fntsrtn;nn,nnt

Prof. Quick, principal of the schools
at this place, is arranging an entertain-
ment to be given by the high school
scholars on Friday evening, May 18th,
inst, for the purpose of raising funds to
pay for the school organ. There will be
recitations,voca and instrumental mu-
sic. and will conclude with laughable
farce, Toe Much of a Good. Thing"
Parents, patrons and friends of the
school should encourage the enterprise
in question by attending and by induc-
ing others to attend.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-05-08
ATTENTION srocKMrS,

At meeting Of the Barber County
Stock-Grower's Association. held in
Medicine Lodge, OH Saturday May 9,
1885, the undersigned were appointed a
committee to make an assessment on
the members of the association for the
purpose of raising fund to be used by
the association in any emergency that
may arise. After due consideration
the committee has decided that an as
sessment of one cent per head on all
cattle owned or controlled by every
member of the association would be
fair and just, and that assessment is
now declared.
Members are requested to notify the
treasurer, Capt. a. l.. Freeman, of the
number of cattle they own or control
on or before May 10th, and pay to him
the amount of their assessment on or
before that date.
II is further announced that subscrip-
tions or donations from members and
outsiders who do not own cattle but who
are favorable to the ends sought to be
accomplished by the association, will be
thankfully received.
ID. A. MILLER,
CIV. HENDRICKsoN,
E. z. CARUTHERs,
Assessment Committee.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-05-08

To introduce other goods, we will on
receipt of Sl.00 send 1.-The Popular
History of the Rebellion, b" or the Lives
of Our Presidents" post paid Each
containing. over 400 pages and is nicely
bound in cloth. And in addition we
will give you THE Ladies Guide to
Fancy work." or the Great Empire
City, or High and low in New York
each containing 81 large 3 column pages
and retail for % cents.
To the first answering this offer we
will give $500. tenth, 81 90, twenty fifth
$3.50, fftieth $3.50. Address, Kansas
Novelty Co, Usage City. KS. Is
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-05-08

For four years Mr.. r. NJ. Sparks has
been troubled terribly with stone in the
bladder. On Tuesday last DIR. George
HALEY, of Kansas City, a surgeon of
eminence, assisted by Drs. Fulkerson,
Chambers and Straughan, performed
a surgical operation upon him by which
they removed calculous cOncretion, or
stone, 81 inches in circumference in one
direction and Al inches in circumfer-
ence in the other, weighing II ounces
Troy. The relief that Mr. Sparks has
experienced may be better judged by
looking at the object from which he has
been relieved at Drs. Gordon & Fulker-
sons. 1t is almost inconceivable that
he could have lived with it in one of
the vital organs Of his body. Mr..
Sparks is getting along nicely and the
doctors hope there will be no recurrence
OF his difficulty. There are people who
sheer at medicine and surgery, but they
either have never suffered, or they have
been unfortunate in their selection of
Observation-Disclosures, Mo-, Intelligen-
Ger.
Mr.. Sparks is well and faverably
known here, beinga large property own
er in this county, and his friends will
be glad to learn of his recovery.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-05-08

A party of young people, of this city,
composed of Mcssrs. Runyan, Hubbard,
Schiller, Finney and Rupert and Misses
Holmes, Dem. Burney andWadsworth,
went over TO Attica last Sunday to
to take look at the cars, and when
there the enchantment was 50 great that
the party boarded the east bound train
and rode to Crystal Springs and return
ed on the train bound west. Several of
the party had not seen train for eight
years, and the other boys say that Hub
bard and Runyan never did ride on the
cars before, both having walked to this
country. Perhaps this is lie, however.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-05-08
For Eat and Drink

Go to Story's new place, the Gypsum
house, on Kansas avenue east. There
he has a newly-fitted confectionery
stocked throughout with fresh goods.
novelties in candies, substantials in
meats. vegetables and such. There you
can get meal OH the European plan
pay for what you get-and all served
in first class style. Everything new,
neat and clean. Al
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-05-08
The flood Divorced Her.

One of the victims of the recent flood
in this county, Mrs. Julia A. Harris,
was plaintiff in q divorce suit, set for
trial at the April term of the Barber
county district court. The day that
her body was found wrapped around a
tree where the cruel waves had washed
it, it was carried tenderly to the district
court room which had been transformed
into a morgue. In the same room, soon
afterwards, the following proceedings
were had before Hon. George ID. Orner
district judge:
In the District court of Barber county,
Kansas: Julia Harris, plaintiff, VS..
John Harris, defendant.
Journal entry: And now to-wit, on
this the 2lst day of April, 1885, the
same being the first day of the regular
term of 4. ID. 1885, Of the said district
court, the said cause was duly called
for hearing, whereupon E. Sample, esq.
presented motion asking for the with
drawal of the petition in the said action
filed and the dismissal of the said ac-
ton. On consideration whereof. the
court doth find: That the said action
was an action for divorce and the custo-
dy Of the minor child Ella, age eleven;
that upon this day and prior to the as
sembling Of this court, a summons
borne by the swift and silent messenger
of the Great Tribunal had been served
upon this plaintiff; that as the night
died away she fioated out upon the flood,
out of the jurisdiction of this and all
earthly tribunals, in the embrace of
death, upon the ocean of eternity, up to
the throne Of final Judgment; that the
prayers addressed to this count by said
plaintiff, have been answered by higher
one; that the Supreme court has sum-
marty disposed Of all the issues in this
action by granting the decree of divorce
and removing the said plaintiff and her
minor child. from the jurisdiction OF
this court, TO one from which no error
lies. 1t is therefore ordered that said
cause be dismissed and that no cost bt
taxed In the said action.
E. SAMPLE, atty. for plaintiff
S50 600 On TO LOAN on
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-05-08

l.. j. Etherly, who lived near Sharon,
this county, last Friday killed his faith
er-in-law, named Messmore, at Elk
Falls. Etherly is worthless charac-
ter and was continually engaged in
quarrels. Only a few weeks ago he
whipped much smaller man than him
self at Sharon and then made complaint
and had the small man arrested. A ju-
ny very properly acquitted the defend
ant and held Etherly for the costs,
which he could not pay and so he went
to Jail. After remaining there several
days, the sheriff released him on being
furnished with good security for the
debt. The killing was during a quar-
rel between Etherly and his father-in-
law, the latter having induced Mrs. E.
to leave her husband. lie is still at
large
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-05-08
Geppert : s,one n,y. ,,,s, -

Geppert & Stone have just received new
nnd complete lot OF
Pain Wagons
Schuttler wagons.
Caldwell wagons.
In all sizes, for freishtiny, farm work or the
road.
Spring wagons.
Buckboaris.
TUp Buggy" 81
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-05-08
For Ladies Only.

AT the INDEX Office you will find the
very latest styles In visiting cards-fan-
ey or plain. On these we print your
name in elegant new style script, and
produce a card equal to steel-plate.
Come in and order a package before you
go calling again.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-05-08
Cl0fhIuu Nnfiea

Having purchased the stock of cloth
ing, furnishing goods, hats. boots and
shoes, of B. Woodland, / am prepared
to offer the same at most remarkably
low prices. My spring stock is now in
and ready for inspection. Come in and
be convinced that you can get bargains
40 &. c. SHEPARD.
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Cattle for Sale.

As administrator of the estate of r.
G. Berry. deceased, offer at private sale
the II brand of cattle about 100 cows,
ROW calving, one hundred young cattle
yearlings up, will sell in lots of kind
to suit purchasers. These cattle will be
sold at a bargain and anyone wishing to
buy will find it TO their interest to call
at the ranch of Tevis & Proctor, 8 miles
northeast of Sun City, and see them.
T. S. PROCToR,
4S Postoffice:--LakeC City. Kan.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-05-08
0augeroua.

AT this season Of the year the blood becomes
sluggish aud is surcharged with poison. 1t IA
In dangerous condition and leads to man,
diseases, which are serious and dangerous but
can easily be avertcd by the use OF BEcGs
BLOOD PURIFIER AND BLOOD MAKER. II
separates aud discharges all poison from ths
blood; cures dyspepsia, sick headache and al
blood disorders. Free sample bottles at
FLEMING BROS,
.6H Medicine Lodge kans
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: Ranch for Sale.

For $2,T00-464 acres, 81 miles from
Medicine Lodge. all under fence, two
houses and corral; 100 acres can be
cultivated. This is the best watered
ranch in the county, having living
streams running through it. Will be
sold for part cash and part ON time.
Price 81, 700. Call on or address,
SHELTER g. SHEPLER,
5-A Medicine Lodge, Kans.
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Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the commission
era OF barber county, state of Kansas offer for
sale lot ono ID on Kansas avenue east, In the
city of Medicine Lodge, Barber county, state of
Kansas, and will receive offers for the same I'm.
Til Tuesday, May Eth, 1Sa5.
REUBEN LAKE,
Chairman board Of county commissioners.
Attest: Robert J. Taiiaferro county clerk.
April IL, 1885. 40
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Strange !

We do not know of any medicine that has
gained an equal popularity, In such short
time, for the instant relief Of coughs and sore
ness in the lungs, as BEGGs' CHERRY CoUGH
SYRUP. II is mild and pleasant to take add
will not injure the most delicate infant. Sam
pie bottles free, at FLEMING BROS.
ia Medicine Lodge, kans.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-05-08

A partnership in the practice Of law
has been entered into between Hon
Geo. ID. Orner and E. Sample, and
the new firm will start in at once, with
headquarters in the First National bank
building, adjoining the INDEX Office
1t is understood that a prominent
criminal lawyer and politician of South
EN- Kansas, will also be connected witt
this firm.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-05-08
Asre 1ui,d,na Lots

We have for sale i'm the Lake addition
east and south of town III desirable
building lots OF one acre each. These
are principally east and south OF Elm
creek, and may be had now for $1C0
each. Cali early and get the pick. Tai
iaferro & Rouse. 46
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Chamberlain. plows. "A Warrant.

LIST. To Scour in any Soil.
End. The best Wearing Plow i, he
market. ~
3rd. Equal to any other for Work.
4th. Warranted Equal to any Plow
made for ease of draft and running
qualities. AN. ALLEN. As