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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03
2outhwast Rarhsr County.

EDITOR INDEX: Having just return
ed from a trip southwest in Barber
county, permit me to say that settlers
are deserving Of praise for advance
ment made. and congratulated on fine
crop prospects. In the vicinity of Lodi
the corn IS especially good. Wheat is
being harvested and will be fair yield.
Coming northeast from Lodi saw very
marked improvement, and must say
the farmers there excel. The last re-
mark is indeed TO apply TO those men
who had enterprise enough to build
culverts and grade the roads for three
miles in that vicinity. Could the en-
terprise of Medicine Lodge citizens in
vest fifty dollars to repair four small
impossible rayines in the same road, so
those farmers could come there to do
their trading in better cause?
OD~rrn
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

A change occurred in the manage
ment of the Grand hotel this week,
Ben. Philips retiring and Jas. X. Elem
ing taking his place. The firm name will
Lockwood s. Fleming. Mr.. Phillips,
the retiring partner, has not yet decid-
ed ON what he will engage in, but will
remain here while, at least. The new
management of the Grand should be
popular, for both of the gentlemen are
affable and accommodating, each with
an extensive and favorable acquain-
lance, and no doubt will make n sue
cess.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

The waterworks proposition came up
before the city council at their regular
meeting "Wednesday night, but the or
dinauce, al abstract of which appear
ed in these columns two weeks ago,
was not adopted. The council consti-
tuted itself committee of the whole,
with .he addition Of Mayor Stone, Jas.
A. Blair, T. A. McNeaI and f. p. Ca
ruthers, to make inquiry as to the best
system Of waterworks that can be
adopted, to visit other cities having
works, examine the same and generally
collect all the necessary information on
the subject. This work will likely be
done during the present month.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

The INDEX is rather proud this week
over the showing made of the prosperi-
ty of the county of Barber and the city
Of Medicine Lodge. If a town twenty
miles from railroad can improve as
much iii six months without railroad
in the otdinafy course OF business, what
may we expect OF it in the next six
when the railroad is an assured fact?
We hope that copies Of this issue of the
INDEX will be sent back east to every
one who has friends who contemplate
coming west to locate.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

The case against the Chitwood boys,
who were arrested on the suspicion that
they were connected with the robbery
of Snyder, was dismissed this week, at
the cost Of the state. 1t appears that
there was no evidence that they were
even remotely connected with the af-
fair while there was positive evidence
that the boys were in town at the time
the robbery occurred six miles from
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

District court will be held here next
week, commencing Tuesday, July 9Th.
There is an extensive docket, and i is
to be hoped that Judge Ray will con-
sent to remain here until it is cleared,
though the weather may turn warm.
The regular fall term of court will be
held here in October-commencing Oc-
tOber Goth. Already 40 new civil cases
have been docketed for the fall term.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

Maj. Drumm was here this week, the
first time in four years. lie expressed
surprise, of course, at the change since
then, and admitted that Medicine
Lodge was the coming city Of Southern
Kansas. lie was accompanied by f.
III. Shelley, secretary of the Kicwa
TOwr company.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

Mr.. Albert L. Noble and bride arriv-
ed here Monday evening and have
rooms at the Grand. His many friends
here are glad to welcome Mr.. Noble
home, and are more than ever convinc-
ed Of his good judgement and excel ent
taste since they have seen his bride.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

NJ. r. Platt, the exttn iiye breeder of
polled cattle of, Kansas City, AMI late
of the firm of Plat & Evans, was here
this week on his return from Comanche
county, where he is interested with F.
w. Flato in the cattle business.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

Sherlock & Mills drove another bunch
Of one hundred mules through here
this week, to their ranch on the Medi-
cine. The Mills brothers, TOnk and
GOvan, have hundred there now, and
this last lot the property of their ia
ther and Nick Sherlock, make respec-
table lot of mules.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

Go TO Story's new place, the Gypsum
house, ON Kansas avenue east. There
he has a newly-6tted confectionery
stocked throughout with fresh goods.
novelties in candies, substantials in
meats vegetables aud such. There you
can get a meal on the European plan
pay for what you get-and all served
in inst class style. Everything new,
neat and clean. Al
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

Sheriff Rigg is in receipt if informa-
ton that the Rocky Mountain Detect
i've association offers a reward of 5000
for the apprehension OF Peter Culpep-
per, charged with the murder of young
Cloud near here year ago. The gov
ernor of Kansas has offered a reward of
500 I'm the same cause.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

The new stage station on the Med
icine Lodge and Coldwater line, being
opened by Anderson & Co., will be at
Pat Gallagher's place and is to be
known as Ireland. Pat, himself, is
from France, but does not object to the
name of Ireland for his place.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

j. NJ. Curran, the most active real
estate rustler in Comanche county, was
here this week. He made the sale of the
Evansville property to w. NJ. Grant,
and predicts that it will be the most
desirable town in the county in a year
from now.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03
por't RuyaMoxsr

Until you have examined the various makes
offered by Geppert & Stone. Medicine Lodge.
They handle the Eureka, Deering, Buckeye,
Crown, N. C. Thompson, Peerless and the
RED, White aud Blue" the improved Walter
A Wood. You ran get lower prices and better
rates OF Gcppert & Stone than at any other
house In the county 4
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

Miss Hattie McElwain, aged 20 years
daughter of NJ. V. McElwain, who lives
near Lake city, died in this city at the
residence of VIM. Mills, on Wednesday
LIST inst, from the indirect result of
measles. The young lady was univer-
sally beloved and her death is to be re-
GREETED.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

There appears to be something in the
rumor that the Fort Scott road IS de-
sirous Of getting into Barber county.
Last Friday, III. NJ. Hoxie, vice presi-
dent of the Missouri Pacific system,
Geo. J. Gould, son of Jay Gould, and a
director in the same road, and J. w.
Miller. general manager of the Fort
Scott road, were in Anthony. figuring
on the best route west. Ii is under
stood that survey is being made to
Aftffa tlfiS ,raet
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03
POSTAL

Postofhcc az Medicine Lodge open from A n
o. PN. sundays ono hour ON arrival Of mail.
Money order ONCE. W. ID. NANSLYKE, Pm.
KAMA NANSLVkE, ASSISTANT.
The Mails:
From AttiCa and all Eastern points, arrives
daily NJ TPM; leaves daily at An.
FROM sun city, Lake city, soldier Greek, Red
COX Hutchinson, KinEman. Bruse, Kiowa,
T. ~, arrives Mondays, Wednesdays and FRI
Il ysatbPN. DepartsTu Tuesdays, Thursdnysand
Saturdays M SAN.
FROM iuka, Elm Mills and Saratoga arrives on
tuesdays aud Fridays ~ Pm and departs on
Wednesdays and Saturdays at IAN.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

The board of county commissioners
at a late meeting authorized W. W.
Cook to have a substantial bridge built
over Spring creek and the Elm creek
bridge repaired. The contract has been
let TO ]. X. Sawyer for 5000 for the two
jobs. The Spring creek bridge is to be
where the old one was washed from,
near bursts. directly west from the
Elm creek bridge. and IL is 60 he 70 feet
long.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

Medicine Lodge gives it out now that
the Fourth of July, 1886, will be cele-
brated in grand style; that not only will
Barb er county take hand in the cele-
bration but all the surrounding coun-
ties. by that time we expect to have
population of four thousand, two
lines of railroad and the most active
small city i'm state. Cut this out and
paste IL in a scrap book.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

Work win be commenced al along
the line Of the railroad leading TO this
place on Monday, 18th inst, and will
then be pushed until the road Is com
pleted. The cars will be here before
frost comes.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

Capt. Cameron, after doing a splen.
did business here for his insurance com
pany, the Karsas Mutual, went HON,
Wednesday, but viii return here in q
few DAYS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

The roundup will not be completed
a. early as was anticipated by one
week. To-day II Is west Of here ten
miles, and win not likely get through
the northern part of the county and
back here before the last OF next week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03
Democratic Central Committee.

e =. CARUruERs, Chairman, Medicin
Lodge.
NJ STRONG Secretary. Medicine Lodge.
N. l.. PtEHCE, SUN city.
W. %. THOMPSON. Lake City.
q. " HENEH, kiowa.
r. Hall Lodi
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03
clothtnO Wo,,ca

Having purchased the stock of cloth
ing, furnishing goods, hats. boots and
shoes, of Ii. T.WoOdard, 1 am prepared
10 oher 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 G. G.. SHEPARD
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

Harry Alexander, one OF the editors
and proprietors Of the Anthony Enter
prise was here this week, ON his way
west. lie was formerly connected with
the INDEX.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03
SOCIETIES.
CHURCHES

NEETHODfsT EPIsCOPAL.-scrvices every
4N1 sunday ~ i0:O n. m. and 20 y. m. sun
day school every sunday M $3.50 p. m. Prayer
meeting every Thursday evening ~ 7:D
ltranEers Invited. W. N. GILLIAN, Pastor.
DRESBYTERIAN.-Sc on second AMI
II fourth Sundays OF each month. Sunday
school at y y. N. A. AxLISE, Pastor.
NtHRIsTIAN.-Prcach every lat and 81
~ sunday az n o'clock. sunday lchool nc 10
S'olock every sunday. Er.D. ID. A. QUICK,
Pastor
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03
chambsrlain's Plovs. warmth

LIST. To Scour in any Soil. rf4
End. The best Wearing Plow in the
market,
Bird. Equal to any other for Work.
4th. Warranted Equal TO any Plow
made Tor ease OF draft and runnin
qualities. An. ALLEN. As
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03
Novelties in rurniture.

At the new furniture store OF Bigg q john
ston the ladies win fnd the latest styles I'm
rockers, parlor sets, bedroom furniture, sofas,
shades, d1vaus, carpets, rugs, and in fact eve
rything in the furniture or house furnishing
line. Everything new and first class.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

Mckinney Bros. 4 Henkins are add
ing still further to their livery outfit,
and now turn out some splendid rigs.
Their tunouts tomorrow will be
grand.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03
Raal Eafafa Lnans

On three or five years time, closed
without delay at the First National
bank. We will meet any rates ever
given in Barber county. Interest paya-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

The public sale of the McCracken
bulls last Saturday was continued until
the 18th, when this bunch of splendid
animals will again be offered to the pub
lie i'm this city.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

The FIST store was opened in Etna
this week by Byerly, Dark 4 Runyan,
OF this city, who sent down a stock of
goods. IL viii be under the manage
ment of Fuller Runyan.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

The ladies of the Christian church
will give an ice cream festival at the
Christian church the evening of July
9TH.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03
Wells! WaterlI

J. 7. Mozart a practical well-digger,
may be found at Am Aliens hardware
store, and prepared to drive, bore or dig
wells on short notice and at reasonable
nricao
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

The Fort Scott road will establish
stock yards six miles south of Anthony,
from which place 1t expects to ship
Territory cattle.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

A sulkey rake, Keystone make, old
wood work, may be found at James
Kennedy's, Eve miles west, where II was
washed during the April flood.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

III. Martin and Miss Sarah C. viii
liams were married last Sunday even
ing at the residence of J. w. Hale,
Judge Hardy officiating.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

From present indications about one
half Of the city will celebrate tO-mor-
row at Lake City.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

Charles Morga, late of New Albany,
Indiana, has purchased Hansen s. Mar
tins blacksmith and wagon shop and
will conduct the same in first-class
style.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

The council has again ordered side
walks on the north side Of Washington
and Kansas avenues.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

II Is reported here that the company
that proposed putting up the canning
factory at Hazelton has quit business
broken up.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

Marion Thompson this week sold his
claim on Antelope Flat, east Of town,
20 A. Jameson. Of this city FOR s. 400.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

Judge McCahdless was given hand
some Office chair this week by the mem
bers Of his bar and other wellvishers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03
10 Let, BY oobeilIe . Noble

One new house. two rooms. ten dollars pen
month; also one house 1lxls feet, good wen OF
water. fivedollars per month.
suite of rooms m GobeilIe's building. ten
dollars per month.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

L. A. Simmons has been appointed
assistant cashier Of the First National
bank.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

The Attica base ball club did not ar
rive last Sunday and no game was
played.
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Undertaking.

Rigg Johnston are prepared TO do under
taking, and are supplied with a fun assortment
of undertakers' furnishings, all 1t reasonable
prices, al their new furniture store. 4
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03
Brick! BnckIl

Hansen s. Welch have now ready for
delivery at their yards south Of Medi-
cine Lodge, first class article of good
brick, IN any quantity. Call on them
now AC-ff
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03
Furniture

Bedroom sets, marble top and plain. in WAL
nut. oak or cherry, ut actual living prices, at
Risg yohnstons new furniture store. $
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

Mr.. Kline Of the firm of w. w. Rob-
erson & Co., Is rejoicing over the adj
ven If boy No. 2. The event occurred
last Friday with DIR. Kessler in attend
anra
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

Any one having an antelope, badger
OF taranutla can find a liberal purchas-
or by calling at Blake Bros. bakery,
Medicine Lodge
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

You can buy anything in the imple-
ment line cheaper at III. Z. Noble &
Co.'S. new hardware, than you can go to
the railroad after it. AZ
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03
straYed.

One bay pony mare. six years old, blaze face.
branded hog hook or inverted 7 on eft thigh
Also brand on left shoulder. a return Of
this horse to Medicine Lodge viii be suitably
rewarded J. w. McNEAL-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03
For Honsakaanars.

Carpets. oilcloth. shades, curtains and furni-
ture- Everything in the way Of house furnish
ing goods. at the new furniture store OF RIer
Johnston (
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

J. b. Stockstill, brother of T. b., is
out here from Missouri visiting his
mother Mrs. Chandler.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

A boy was born To Mrs. Anderson
Hayes this week, according to DIR.
Meincke's register.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

Mrs. Ed. Stanley, OF st. Louis, Mo-,
sister OF John Dohrer, of this city, is
here visiting.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

The first case under the amended
prOhibitOry law was tried before JUS
tice McCandless with jury of twelve
good citizens on Wednesday of this
week. The county attorney had filed
a complaint against VIM. White and
John Hubbard charging them with sell
ing liquor about four weeks since. The
evidence given was by no means con-
elusive, though it would not have re-
quired much imagination to see that the
witnesses were not telling more than
they knew. The jury only wrestled
with the case after retiring long enough
to take one ballot, and soon returned
verdict of not guilty. We do not be-
lieve Barber county jury will convict
anyone for violating sthe present pro-
hibitory law. Public sentiment is not
favorable to that law and it will not be
denied that public sentiment does and
should regulate the affairs of a commu-
nifty. The county will be asked to pay
the costs of this last effort at suppress
ing the liquor traffic. Judge Howe, the
county attorney prosecuted and Z. Sam
pie appeared for defendant.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03
LOCAL NEWS.

Judge oruer started east wedacs-
day.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

We handle the celebrated Deans IhipfovHi
Stacker, with all the attachments; ole and two
horse sulkey rakes, and car furnish y6u any
style I'D short notice at the very lowest prices:
Don't bug Until you have at least examined our
stock:
Gxpprnr 4 sT3NA.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

Mrs. RObt. j. Taliaferro is visiting
I'm Butler county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

Ground was broken this week for a
residence to be erected for o. G. Ew-
art. 1t is to be 2Sx2S with an ell 12x1S,
with basement under the latter. The
The building is to be completed in the
latest style of architecture, with all
modern improvements. 1t is in the
southeastern part of town, on the cor
ner of Walnut street and Lincoln ave-
nue.. w. L. Irish is superintendent of
construction and T. NJ. Kidd is the con-
tractor for the carpenter work. On the
adjoining lot, Jas. A. Blair will also
erect Swiss cottage, same size as the
Ewart house, in short time. 1t is to
have a porch all the way around, and
to be different from anything now in
the city.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

100000 REAL TO 1G nsTAf Hs
MONEY FURNISHED ON DAY OF APPLI-
CATION. ENQUIRE OF THE FIRST Ma
TIONAL BANK, MEDICINE LODGE. AZ
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

Nice House Lott
In swank & Gobeille's addition. 35xi75 feet
selling at $50 to 800. 8
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ktrsAsAt

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
fiess III the lungs, as DEGGs CHERRY Cough
SfRUP: 1t is mild and pleasant to take and
win not inj1re the MOST delicate infant. Sam
pie bottles free, at FLEMING BROS,
5-ii Medicine Lodge, Kans.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

80 Cux tPlEiOH.
After selling nnmberless preparations, We
are Convinced that BEGds TRdPiCAL On. ii
unedha.ed. For phin. cuts. bruises. rheuma:
tsm, frost bites, chilplains, etc. tits Warranted
by us FLEMING BROS:,
5-A Medicine Lodge, Kans.
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Hsyinf ftfhs.

maud Mueller, ON a summers.
Raked the meadow, sweet with hay
and I'm the absence of proof to the contrary the
supposition is that she used mower, sulkey
rake and stacker, which she bought Of Geppert
& Stone. Examine their prices before buying.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

wegons-It costs no. more to get the best
Buy the O'Brien or Caldwell wagons. made for
Kansas, with latest improvements iightest
draft and strongest Geppert Stone. Sc
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

& box of the fragrant. ..Stag Party''
cigars will cost you but little and ena-
bic you to treat your friends royalty.
Blake Bros, at the Boston Bakery, sell
these cigars.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03
n. Blickhahn'sl

Ihave a large pasture of 900 acres ~ miles
northwest Of Medicine Lodge, with excellent
grass and good living water on it and will take
stock to pasture at reasonable price. Call on
or address, T. F. Maryland, IL miles west of
Medicine Lodge. 547
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

Remember that the Glidden steel
barb wire Is the strongest, highest and
cheapest per rod, and will last the long
est, because it is painted with good
mineral paint. and not dipped in coal
tar, at III. f. Noble & Co.'S. SC
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-03

Medicine Lodge is beautifully locat-
ed between two streams, the Medicine
river on the west and Eam creek on the
east, both skirted with groves of timber.
Besides, running through the corpora
ton limits is large spring branch,
affording sufficient pure cold water to
supply fifty thousand people the year
around The town is fifty feet above
the beds Of these streams, and is per-
fectly drained from three directions.
The streets of the town are graded,
there are broad sidewalks, and the
troublesome mud so frequent in Kan
sas towns is almost unknown. The