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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-12-25

A little girl, eleven years of age, be-
ing directed by her teacher to write a
composition on Strong Love Re-
warded, ;" produced the following:
There was young and handsome
lieutenant, and young, beautiful girl,
and they loved each other; but their
parents wouldn't allow them to get
married. But one day the lieutenant
won large amount of money, and then
there was nothing to hinder. They got
married and were happy, hut they
didn't get any children. So war broke
out and he was commanded TO 90 and
fight for his country. While fighting
he was taken prisoner and was in prison
seven years. Then he came home. and
who can tell his joy when his wife
showed him seven children she had got
while he was away. In this way strung
love got rewarded
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-12-25

The money loaned by the First Ma
tiOnal Bank, Medicine Lodge, on real
estate they personally control and handle
The same as their Otcn. They have
already invested $4,000, and have
fund of 81 100000 to draw on. Interest
and principal can be paid at their office.
No application sent away for approval,
as they hare the money on hand, and
furnish it the day il is applied for. Call
at the First National Bank, Medicine
Lodge, Kas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-12-25

Harper Graphic, Dec. 10: On Friday
evening the shrill, joyous and welcome
whistle of the train was heard for the
first time at Medicine Lodge. A scene
of confusion ensued that beggars de-
scriptiOn. The streets were crowded
in moment and no greater excitement
could have ensued if the sound of
Gabriel's trumpet had been heard.
Frank Lockwood was the first to de-
tect the reverberatiOns, of course, be-
ing an old railroad conductor, and at
once he climbed to the spire top of the
Grand Central and waved green flag
with all his strength. Then w. w.
Cook came flying up the street. and de-
clared he'd give his whole herd to hear
it again. Tom Doran thought it was
the voice of God and came near falling
on his knees, but rememembered him
self in time and bet ten on the ace
Tom McNeal mounted a horse block
and began: MY name is Noryal. On
Grampian hills'-but just then Ed
Caruthers pulled along by his side and
invited him to hire a hall. "The gen.
tleman from Barber" climbed down
and said there never was any sense of
the humorous in a democratic editor
anyway. Chester Long wanted to re-
cite The Engineers Peril'' for them.
but they wouldn't hear it, and said the
only peril the engineer would be in
would be if he undertook to back mn
without giving them another blast on
his whistle. Ed. Sample looked crest
fallen, and went back to his Office de-
claring his occupation was gone-some-
thing had come with voice that could
beat his and he was ready to throw up
the sponge. Eli Smith climbed on three
or four houses trying to get sight at
the train, and then came down dis
gusted and declared it was nothing-he
had seen 'em before. George. Orner in
terrupted the proceedings at this stage
with the remark: What's the matter
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-12-25
Goods at Cost,

To make room for new goods, 1 will
for the next ten days sell goods at the
following remarkably low rates:
Pictures and frames at cost.
Lamps and lamp-trimmings at half
price.
Books from circulating library one
half to one-third cost.
Wallets, pocket-books and tobacco
pouches at cost.
Richter harpS at Is cents.
Wall paper and border at cost.
One sewing machine at So.
One sewing machine at $50.
Two sewing machines at S25.
Three sewing machines at $50.
Other old stock at equally low rates.
Call on A. II. MULKEY,
PoSt-Office Building.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-12-25

Street "fakars" did a rushing bust
ness on Wednesday. Particularly so
in the case of the ''soap man." who
rolls up $50 bills in small packages,
put them among few blanks, and then
mixes them together and offers you
three packages for s.. It's a dead sure
thing every time-the blanks. But he
caught many suckers" as he always
does. Who are our salaried officials
that such frauds are allowed to ply
their ''skinn games with impunitY.
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These are Masonic times, when the
brethren are celebrating the anniversary
of st. John, the evangelist. So the fol-
lowing is not out of place:
am of band
Who will faithfully stand
In the bonds Of affection and love;
j have knocked at the door,
Once wretched and poor,
And there for admission i stood.
BY the help Of a friend
Who assistance did lend,
/ succeeded an entrance to gain,
Was received In the west,
by command of the east,
But not without feeling some pain.
Here my conscience was taught,
With a moral quite fraught
With sentiments holy and tue;
Then onward travelled
To have il unraveled,
What Hiram intended to do.
Very soon to the east
j made known my request,
And light" by command did attend;
When, 10! pereeiyed,
In due form revealed,
A master, and brother, and friend.
Thus far have stated,
And simply related
What happened when was made free;
But have passed since then,
And was raised" up again
To sublime and ancien: degree.
Then onward / marched,
That / might be "arched,"
a nd I'D l.
When, behold bright flame,
From the midst of which came
A voice which my ears did accost.
Through the walls" then went,
And succeeded at length
The "sanctum sanctOrumn 10 find:
by the ''signet" gained,
And quickly obtained,
Employment which suited my mind.
In the depth then wrought,
And most cheerfully sought
For treasures long hidden there:
And by labor and toll,
i discovered rich spoil.
Which are kept by the craft with due
care.
Having thus far arrived,
i further cOntriyed
Among valiant Knights to appear;
And as pilgrim and knight,
stood ready to fight,
Nor Saracen foe did fear.
For the widow distressed
There's card in my breast;
For the orphan and helpless feel,
And my sword | could draw
To maintain the pure law
Which the duty of Masons reveal.
This have revealed
yet wisely coucealed)
What the free and accepted well
know;
/ am one of the band
Who will faithfully stand
AS brother, wherever go.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-12-25

This week the organization of a new
law firm was effected, and ore that will
from the outset, take rank as leading
firm among the legal fraternity of the
southwestern part of Kansas. 1t IS
composed of Mr.. w. 5. Denton and A.
J. Jones, Mr.. Denton is from Green
field, Hancock county, Indiana, and is
a clever gentleman. genial in DISPOSE
ton, pleasant in address, is an able adj
vocate and possesses an eminent degree
of knowledge concerning the intricacies
and labyrinths of the legal profession.
AS to Mr.. Jones, it is unnecessary for
us to introduce him to the public
through the columns of the INDEX. lie
has long enjoyed prominent position
at the bar of Barber county, and until
several months ago had been a resident
of HazeltOn. He is lawyer of ability
and has justly earned the enviable rep
utation which he has won. These two
gentlemen are now located over the
First National bank of Medicine Lodge
where they have a suite of elegantly
furnished rooms, where they may be
seen by their clients.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-12-25

On next Monday evening, 2sth inst,
the Masons of this city will hold pub
lie installation of officers at Sherlock
hall, and Immediately afterward there
will be a supper given in the room be-
low the hall, to the MasOns and their
friends. After supper there will be a
grand ball in Sherlock hall, and to this
the public in general are cordially invi-
ted to come. The fact that il is Ma
sonic doin's is a guarantee of a delight
ful time
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-12-25
ouone's Ch,uese Christmas Presents

Beautiful handworked silk handker-
chiefs, just arrived from China, are now
on exhibition and for sale at the Grand
hotel laundry by Quong. These are the
first and only goods of the kind ever
brought to this place. a large assort-
ment. Call and see 80 QUONG.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-12-25
Protect Ynnr Evaa-

The greatest invention ever made for
human eyes is Prof. Hirschberg's dia-
mond spectacles and eyeglasses. After
being submitted to strictly scientific
tests their superiority has been proven
over any and all spectacles now in use.
The best oculists and physicians every
where pronounce in their favor. These
glasses can be obtained only at Lind
sey i Co. s drug store in this city. 26
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with you chumps anyway Didn't you
ever live any place before you came
here? That whistle is nothing; 1 can
take horn and beat that noise myself.'i.
With loud hurrah the crowd caught
him up and carried him to the nearest
drug store where each man ''took a
horn" at Georges suggestion. They
adjourned early the next morning.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-12-25
InaurA

In the United States Mutual Accident
Association. 5000 insurance for Sl3
a year with S25 weekly indemnity. SIO.-
600 insurance at proportionate rates
with $50 weekly indemnity. The larg-
est cheapest and best accident insur-
ance in the world over $4,000. 600 in
surance now in force. Forfurther par
ticulars and membership apply to
j. w. EsTTLL & Co.. Resident Agent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-12-25

For the holidays, the best present you
can make will be nice book or one of
the leading papers or periodicals., for a
term of one year. Good literature will
enlighten the mind and exalt the feel
ings, and such an agency should most
certainly be brought into use, to bless
you and your relatives and friends.
Leave your subscriptions with A. s.
McClearey, at the post-ofIice.
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". II. Robertson d Co.
Something Fresh.

1t has been our ambition to lead in
bringing out the latest styles in dry
goods. This fall is no exception. We
have enlarged the capacity of our room,
opened out our complete fall stock and
now invite everybody to come in and
see for themselves that we have bar
gains to offer.
IL BYERLEY, DARK & RUNYAN.
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Buy Garrett Patent N0u7
Of Walker, Of Utica. ,s-5
Especially for Ladies'.

We have the largest lot of fine shoes;
the latest styles in dress goods, and
trimmings; the best and largest variety
OF fiannels ever brought TO Medicine
Lodge. Call now before the stock has
been handled. 1t is just opened and is
new and desirable.
IL BYERLEY, DARK & RUNYAN.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-12-25

This is time when all should be
merry. 1t is Christmas. If you have
been blessed by a Bountiful Providence,
do not close your door selfshIy and shut
your comforts up inside; but remember
those about you, if there be any, who
are less fortunate than you, and share
with them some of the comforts which
are denied them. In so doing you may
be contributing largely to bringing about
the happy result of peace on earth and
good will toward men,"
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Lumber and Coal at Lower Prices

G.. b. Shaw Il Co. have big stock of
lumber and coal at Sharon and Will be
able to fill all orders for such material
delivered in the Lodge at very small
advance over their Sharon yard prices.
For cheap coal, send your orders to A.
ID. Shaw, agent for G.. b. Shaw 81 Co.,
Medicine Lodge. % 2
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Newsnapers and Periodicals.

AT the postOffice, a. s. McClearey is
prepared to take subscriptions to daily
and weekly newspapers, foreign and
domestic, magazines and periodicals
generally. When renewing your sub
scriptions call on him and save postage
and expense. Club rates on all literary
papers and magazines.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-12-25
Cheap School Landa.

have some choice School Lands for
sale in Finney county. Will sell whole
sections from $3.50 TO $3.50, the amount
due the state to be assumed by the
purchaser. The land is first-class. Cor
reSpondence solicited. Address,
GEO. RITTENHOUsE,
23-f Garden City, Kas.
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Stoves.

Cold weather is getting here, slowly
but surely, and so whole car load of
cooking and heating stoves has been
received by Geppert 4 Stone. This
embraces wood and coal burners and a
combination of both. This is a fact,
beyond dispute. IA
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-12-25
Strictzu Cash Basis.

BY so doing we oan sell goods from ten to
twenty per cent. cheaper than can possibly be
done when the goods are sold on the credit
system. By making the change we are satis-
ned that we are not only helping ourselves but
our customers as well. In order that we may
start even with the world on September lst we
reqt. all who are indebted to us to cali in
and settle their accounts
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-12-25
Buy TESTS Patent Flour
If Walker, Of .Attica. %.
Changed.

f. w. Flato, jr., having purchased a hah
interest in the drug store of Fleming Bros, all
persons indebted to said firm are requested to
call at once and settle their accounts, other
wise the same will be put in the hands of onr
officer for collection.
2eSw FLEMING Rpos
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Buy CzaTk,s Patent Flour,
Of Walker, Of .Attica. !,

Everything new, fresh and ipure at
Ballard & Lanes. A competent phar-
macist fills all prescriptions. Ok
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-12-25

For a delicious, comforting smoke,
the Jack Hayerly cigar can't be beat.
1t is the nonpariel of cigars. IS
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MULES FOR aALF

Sherlock & Mills have so head of two
and three-year-oId mules for sale at
their stock-yard on Second avenue. east
Of Walnut street; all bred from coed
Missouri mares. Mules are now on sale
ard can be seen. o
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Nav prasa Gonda.

Latest fall styles in dress goods at
Byerley, Dark & Runyan's. This is not
stock of last years goods held over:
but an absolutely new stock just opened.
Nothing like it was ever shown here in
Medicine Lodge. IL
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Nau Yaar.i Gifta

The finest New Years gift would be
pair of those fine French kid hand
turned shoes, and you can buy them for
So less than city prices. b. E. KIES. 1t
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Merchant Tailoring.

We have just received an elegant line
OF piece goods for suitings or single gar.
ments-both in foreign and domestic
goods. We have employed first-class
cutter and experienced workmen and
can guarantee perfect fits and thorough
workmanship. We cannot be under
sold by any eastern house; our work is
superior to any house that furnishes
suits here, and better than all, we are a
home institution.
IL BYERLEY, DARK & RUNYAN.
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Notice.

All persons indebted to me for pro-
fessiOnal service are requested to settle
at once and save The expense of collect
ing by an attorney.
% w. III. MOORE. Md
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Feed and Pastura.

l have 100 tons of prairie hay, 100 tons
of millet and wheat straw, 400 shocks of
corn fodder for sale cheap. Also
pasture of 100 acres, with plenty of good
water. G. J. SKEEN,
2-tf Roundup, Barber Co.
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For hard or soft coal call on Cook &
Nichols. They deliver in any part of
the city without extra charge. 25
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Nescutunga Kansan: If anyone is
thinking the building boom has ceased
in Nescutunga, let him step to the door
and listen to the noise of the hammer.
The grand and glorious gutter snipe
of COldwater, en6eavors to censure us
for declining to publish the linal proof
notice of our town site.
Last winter there was a great deal Of
suffering and rrIvutiun aiming BOTH mcII
and animals in our new county, but the
lessons then learned seem to have been
profitable, for there are very few who
are not prepared for the worst, and hor-
ses and cattle are provided for also.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-12-25

Cure your cold while you can. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy will do it. Sold
by VIM. Lindsey & Co. 26
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$40 acres of good land, S1.5O0-S5OO
cash or in trade, and balance ON time.
Numerous other good bargains. L. F.
Pearson q Co. north Main street. %
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-12-25

Keep in mind that the holidays will
soon be here and anything you may
want in the furniture line, such as par
Tor and chamber suites, willow rockers,
clock shelves, dining room chairs, fancy
stands, wall brackets, backing cases,
ottomans, ETC., you will find at the fur
niture store of John Higgins. %
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-12-25

Wanted, seamstresses and apprentice
girls for dressmaking. Inquire of Mrs.
Sheldon II Morse, in the Kaufman
building, opposite SheIdon's store. %
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-12-25

REMEMBER that I carry full line
Of Ladies' and Misses Shd,cl. Jerseu,
Lace and Langtry Pins. L. e. Hubbard,
the Jelce Ter, pOStotiice building. SS 8
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-12-25

Any one giving information of any
cattle branded L c, anywhere on animal,
will be literally rewarded by
L. K. CRYDER,
2S-lt Amber. Barber Co. Kas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-12-25

Ballard s. Lane, the druggists are
gratified with their increasing trade and
want the people to remember that their
drugs are pure and fresh. 20
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-12-25

Any person desiring to purchase a
good house, 14x2S, two rooms, and lot
and half, at very cheap figures, can
learn of a bargain by calling at this
Office. %
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300 Reward

Twin pay one hundred dollars reward for the
arrest and conviction of any person or persons
detected in unlawfully killing any cattle in the
ENbrand-connectedt tragic H.
- j. A. LoCKARD,
y ct Manager for T. c. HubbeIl & Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-12-25

Great reduction in prices of Ladies' and
Gents Solid Gold Watches see L. E.
Hubbard, The Je,oeler, at poSto6ice. IS 8
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-12-25

Taxpayers are doing some tall kicking
now, at the per cent. valuation. The
INDEX advocated change last spring,
and as time goes by our theory grows in
favor with the public. 1t is better to
put the assessment at S1.50 on the 500
valuation, and appraise piece of land
at what it can be sold for, than to place
the appraised value at $500 and then
have a man pay s. taxes on the 500
valuation, and then have him turn to
his neighbOr and sell the same land for
Sl,50O.
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Hair Goods 81 Cost.

Foi 30 days, in order to make room
for our extensive stock of millinery, we
will sell our stock of hair goods at
ACTUAL FIRST COST.
20 Mrs. Sheldon & MORSE.
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Real Estate Loans

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-
bic at our office in Medicine Lodge. 81
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Spring Wagons at Cost.

II. e. Noble Go. wish to make room for fall
stock OF goods, and to do this they win sell their
stock of SPRING WAGONS AT COST. ls
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-12-25

16O acres of good farm land. miles
from town, $3.50 per acre. l.. f. Pear
son Il Co. %
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|. The finest and largest assortment of La
dies and Gents Solid Gold Rings erer
brought to Medicine Lodge See L. Il.
Hubbard the Jeloeler. 2SS
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H.rD.r and Western Railroad Time Card.
LOCAL NEWS.

There was n man once on time who
thought him wondrOus wise,
He swore by all the tabled gods he'd
never advertise;
But the goods were advertised ere long,
and thereby hangs tale;
The lad" was set in nonpariel, and
headed, "Sherif's Sale.n
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-12-25

For plain and fancy Engraving see L.
e. Hubbard, the Jescster, ia the posto6ice
building
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Important announcement I

Having determined to give the people the
beneht OF cheap goods we have determined
from and after September LIST, 1886, to do busi-
ness
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Fall Styles

In ready made clothing just opened.
Hats, caps, boots and shoes at Byerley,
Dark s. Runyans. II
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REMEMBER that 1 engrdre all SiL-
rerlrGre that 1 sell during his month free
Of charge. See L. Z. Hubbard, the JetC-
eLer, an pOsto6ice building.
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2S-It

NOrelties in Clocks, especially for the
Holiday trade. L. +. Hubbard, the JetC-
eter, in pOSto6ice building. IS 8
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-12-25

a young kid was clicked" at school
this week, and on being approached by
the teacher, who asked how he wanted
it. the kid" said: Please, professor,
on the Italian system of penmanship-
the upward strokes heavyan the down
ward ones light" His ludicrous reply
saved him, and he went UNPUBLISHED.
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Inaf Eaffla

F1rst-class farms for sale by L. F.
Pearson & Co. %
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To the many friends who so kindly
assisted us in our late bereavement we
extend our heartfelt thanks. Respect
fully, Mr.. & Mrs. B. E. KIEs.
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If you want good cigars go to Ballard
Il Lanes, in the Gypsum building. 80
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VaccInate.

DIR. Meincke has a supply of fresh
bovine virus and is prepared to vacci-
nate all who desire il. %
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Don't fail to see II. E. Noble & Co. before you
buy. as they have knocked the bottom out OF
prices on WIRE. H
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10000 acres of land for sale by L. F.
Pearson & Co. %
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those IN need of cooking stoves, for
coal or wood, will do well to call at
Morris Bros new hardware store. in
the new tlock. He is underseIIing any
establishment in town. %
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The best cheap goods i'm town at
Bartels. Go and see them ut once. 80