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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03
"1S THERE no balm in Gilead?
l. tbara M r1hvSinia, fbaro,''

Thanks to DIR. Pierce. there is a balm in
his Golden Medical Diseovery''-a balm
for every wound" 70 health, from colds,
coughs, consumption, bronchitis, and all
chronic, blood, lung and liver affections.
Of druggists.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03

THE "Soft Answer" She Gmpatiently)
-"Oh, George, dear! How you do smoke!
Do you buy your cigars by the hundrede
weight, or by the toni" He lever patiently
THE former, love, 1 suppose, as | buy
them by the hundred, and the man waits
for his money."-LORdOn Punch.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03

The late Captain Seth Ledvard
Phelps. United States Minister to Peru,
was grandson of Captain Seth Phelps.
who was with Mad Anthony Wayne ut
Stony Point.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03

CATS are expert climbers.-Terds Sift-
tIigS. So they are, but we wish they could
be ansported TO some other clime.-BOs-
ton Bulletin.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03

When Lewis r. Redmond, the South
Carolina mooushiner, cOrnered, after for
eight years eluding the Government off,
Gals, was asked 10 surrender, he ex-
claimed:
Never, to men who fire at my backw
Before he was taken, five bullets had
gone clear through him, but strange to re-
late, he got well, III the hands of a rude
" backwoods nurse"
BY the way, if Garfield had been in tho
hands of a backwoodS nurse, he might
have lived A heap of volunteer testi-
mony against the in1allibility OF the ply
sicians has been accommodating of la'e, and
people are encouraged to do their own
doctoring more and more. 1t is cheaper
and quite as certain.
Before Detective Curtin, of Buffalo,
caught Tom Ballard he covered him
with his revolver. Tom saw tue point and
tumbled.
Joe Goss was "coveredn few weeks ago
and he tumbled, and so did Dan Mace.
Death fetched emp with that dreaded
weapOn-kidney disease. But they should
have been lively and drawn first. They
coGld easily have disarmed the monster
had they covered him with that dead shot
Warmers safe cure, which, drawn
promptly, always takes the prey. 1t is
doubtless true that sporting men dread
this enemy more than any mishap of their
profession, and presumably this explains
why they as a rule are so partial to that
celebrated dead shot"
Redmond was right No man should
surrender when attacked in the back. He
should draw" face about and proceed TO
the defence, for such attacks, So common
among all classes, will fetch man every
time unless " covered' by that wonderful
" successful " dead shOt."-SpOrtSmdR
Ne,cS.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03
"Fools Rush in, Where Angels Fear TO
~

So impetuous youth is often given to
folly aud indiscretions; and, as a result,
nervous, mental and organic debility fol-
low, memory is impaired, self confidence
Is lacking; at night bad dreams occur,
premature old age seems setting in, ruin is
in the track. In confidence, you can, and
should write to DR.. K. V. Pierce, of Buffalo,
\. y, the author of a treatise for the bene-
1T of that class of patients, and describe
your symptoms and suferings. He can
cure you at your home, and will send you
full particulars By mail.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03
HAY-FEVER.

i have been a Hay
Fever sufferer three years;
have often heard Elys
Cream Balm spoken az In
the highest terms. did not
take much stock IN IL be-
cause Of the many quack
medicines. a friend per-
suaded me 70 Try the Balm.
and with the most wonder
I'll SUGGEST. :. GEER.
Syracuse. v. Y.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03

capital punishmentw as the boy said
when the schoolmistress seated him with
the girls.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03

"a DOLLAR pound for tea" said the
careful buyer. rs not that too steep:"
And the truthful grocer answered: Yes,
sir."-BOStOH Commercial Bulletin.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03

AMBITION is vacuum that will never
be filled Washington H1tchet.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03

PoRT is the best thing to quiet the stom-
ach Of a seasick man. This may not be
news, but it is a fact-Rarper's Bdzar.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03

PATIEST--'Braiu faver, is it? Oh! doc
thur, it's proud man 1 am the day! The
ould 'oman schwear rs Oh niver had enough
FUR cockroacn Pm. y Herald
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03

"OH, If 1 only had neck like that, what
a collar / could wear" said the du e, lille
looking at an oS Jrich.-drAdRSdt IrdUeter.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03

LOVE is blind, but matrimony is great
ocuhst.-LOuiSUille Courier Journal.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03

FooT notes.-the patter of the mules
hind legs on the hired mans ribs.-Chi-
cnnO Tribune
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03

TIE extreme depth of misery-a small
boy with pair OF new boots, and 10 mud
pudddIe.-Golden Days.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03

No MAN can carry a feather bed and
loOk gracsfuL--PhilddeIph Cal.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03

THE -four mission-tO make good bread
Boston Transcript
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03

TIE grandest performance out-Niagara
In ner great cataract.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03

Boston maidens love flowers 1t is
naughty culture, you know.-N. l. hide
prn1eNt
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03

ILL-HUNoR often comes, like chemica
preparations, from a retort.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03
WASHINGTON, August Il, 1855.
m, 4 Tg5-ffD ToueL1 Kun

DEAR SIR: Your letter of the 18th ultimc
was received in due time and referred to the
Commissioner OF Indian Affairs, whose re
ply herewith nclOSe
As will be observed from the Commission
cr : letter, Congress, at its last session
passed an act providing for an investigation
of Indian depreciation claims and directing
the Secretary of the Interior to cause lisi
of the same which may be approved" etc
to he made and presented to Congress- THIS
Will doubtless be followed at the proper time
by an appropriation for the payment OF such
ss may be approved by the Secretary anG
Commissioner.
Many of the claims on file were doubtless
eStaDl shed to the satisfaction OF the State
Board, but whether the evidence submitted
there Will he sufficient to satisfy United
States authorities is matter of some doubt
The probabilities are that unless further
proof i submitted. some of the claims Wi.
be reduced in amount and others disaiiowed
entirely. Il IS therefore important that al
claimants should put themselves in com.
municat on either with the Commissioner OF
some attorney here who Will attend TO the
matter for them. Truly yours,
-,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03

An inferior article is dear at any price.
Remember this, land buy Frazer Axle Grease.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03

+ CASDoR in an advertisements: Board
ers taken In for the summer"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03

If afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DIR. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03

JOB was the first doctor-he had pa
tience.-R0St0R Budcet.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03
GoUNTGnFElTEaS BEWARE.

Principal Office. ss1 Main St.. LOUISVILLE. KY.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03

PIXIES TOOTHACHE DROPS cure in minute, &c
GleRn'S sulphur Soap heals and beauties. DC
GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Ccrns s Bur ions.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03
Latest Market Report,

KANSAS CITY, Aug % The following are
TIE latest quotat oas teiegrapned from Chi
esko, New York and st. LOUIS:
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03

SPEAKING of butter-the poor we have
always with you.-ErcbCHge.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03
Frightful Case of
a COiOred Man.

contracted fearful case Of blood poison in ISSS
was treated with the old remedies OF Mercury and
fOtaSh. which brought on rheumatism and impaired
my digestive organs. Every joint in me was swollen
ana run OF pain. When given up to die my
physicians thought II would he a good time 10 test
the virtues Of SwtftS Specific. ] improved from the
very INST dose soon the rheumatism left me- my
appetite became all right, and the ulcers which the
doctor said were the most fghtful he had seem
began TO heal and by the rst OF October 1854 was
wen man again. LEN MCCLENDOS.
Lem McClendon has been in the employ of tbs
ChesS-Carley Company for some years. and know
The above s'a enents 10 be true. W. b. CROSBY,
Manager ChessCarley Co. Atlanta Division.
Atlanta, Ga, April Is. 1885.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free
1HE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co, Drawer J. Atlanta Ca
n. Y, l51 W. 3D. st.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03
KANSAS CLAIMANTS
Correspondence ReIstng to the Adjust
ment OF Claims for Losses by Indian Dep

Correspondence ReIeting to the Adjust
ment OF Claims for Losses by Indisn Dep
datiOLs.
TOPEKA, KAN, August 27.-The follow.
Ing correspondence, concerning the claims
of citizens OF Kansas for losses occasioned
BY Indian inVasions explains itself and will
De OF Interest to many Of the people OF
this State. 1t will be seen that, under date
of July IS, 1885, Governor Martin addressed
a letter to Hon. s. j. Crawford. the States
agent at Washington, calling attention 20
these claims, and asking him TO ascertain
what steps had been taken 20 secure their
( adjustment and payment The Governors
letter was referred 10 the Commissioner of
Indian Affairs, who, under date Of August
20, 1855, replies. Tie letter Of the Com
missioner and that of Ex-Governor Craw-
ford furnish information TO claimants as 10
the steps necessary 10 secure the adjust
mtnt and payment of their claims. The
correspondence is. therefore, of public in
terest and is furnished Tor publication. The
letters are as follows:
STATE OF KANSAS EXECUTIVE DEPT
TOPEKA, July Is, ISs5.
Hon $ j. CrJUfDJd, TOpsi5d. KGi..::
DEAR SIR: Under chapter liz. Session
Laws Of 1873 a Commission was appointed &c
invest gate certain losses sustained by the
citizens OF Kansas, 10y reason of an invasion
OF the ChcycnnCs N ISIS TINS Commission
made its report under the law. and the
claims allowed and aud ted by it were trans.
mlttea 10 the proper authorities in washing.
ton
Recently ! have had several letters making
lnquir 6 concerning these ella ms but have
been unable 10 inform the persons max ng
such inquiries what progress han been made
towards an adjustment and payment OF sac
CLAIMS bs the General Government. VIII you
please inform ne what steps have been
taken IN IN. matter toward securing an al
lOwaRce OF these Claims, and what prospect
there is OF their ultimate payment. Yours,
very respectfully. JOHN \. MARTIN.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03

THE trapper's motto-bear and fur bear
The Judge.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03
CREAM BALM

has gained an elviable rep
uia;:0a Wherever known.
di-placing all other PrepG-
rAfiOns- A particle j. ap-
lied into each nOSfril: Z
Price &c by Inaii or AZ d.,
ELY BROTHERS,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03

BEST F-ench Brandy, Smart " eed, Ja-
maica Ginger and Camphor Water, as
combined IL DR.. Pierce's Extract of Smart
Weed, Is the best remedy for colo, dar-
rhoea, cholera morbus, dysentery or
bicody-fiuX; also, to break up colds fevers
and infammatory attacks if used early.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03
Prosecute the s,Cindlers ~!

o
At Detroit, this fifteenth day of July. A D. IsSs.
L. s. Walker S. HarsiIa, Clerk
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03

BEWARE of limitations" ss the monkey
said 10 the dude.-BUriiRItOR Free Press.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03

WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS.
please say you saw the Advertisements In
this Pspers
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-03
DIR. JOHN BULLS
SMITHS TONIC SYRUP,
BULLS SARSAPARILLA,
DITTt,c utno,, 0rcr1aUrr

The Popular Remedies of the Day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-08
ADVICE TO MOTHERS

Are you disturbed at night and broken
OF your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth? If so.
send at once and get bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is incaIculable.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Depend upon it mothers,
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, regulates The stom-
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces inflammation. ana
gives tone and energy TO the whole sys-
lem Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syu,
for Children Teething is pleasant ia The
taste, and is the prescription OF one Of
thr oldest aud best female nurses and phy
siciaGs Ia The United States, and is fo,
sale ty Az druggists throughout thu
world. Price % cents per bottle.
feb 2Sm-w.s m l-y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-08

PLYMOUTH, N. H., May Sire at Hamp-
con beach Thursday morning burned the
Sea View house, the Atlantic house and the
Ocean house, and many cottages on the
beach. Loss, 100000, partly insured.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-08
FnUcATEp AND tX PEIlENCED.

Hoods Sarsaparila is prepared by c
|. Hood & Co, Apothecaries, Lowell,
Mass, who have a thorough knowledge
of pharmacy, and many years practical
experience in the business. 1t is prepared
with the greatest skill and care, under the
direction of the men who originated it.
Hence Hoods Sarsaparilla may be de-
pended upon as thoroughly pure, nom
est, and reliable medicine.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-08
Commodore Garrison's viii.

NEW York. May The will of the late
Commodore Cornelius X. Garrison has been
fiied IN the surrogate's Office To his widow,
Letitia W Garrison, are left the home and
furniture, horses and carriages. and $780,
600 in lieu of dover His daughter, Catha-
rine NJ Van Auken, and Mrs Mary A. Gar
rison. widow of the commodore's deceased
son, each get 5000, 900. and each Of their
three children 100000. The remainder of
the estate, after five years, is 70 be divided
among his grandchildren.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-08

,.rIrl WDme! QrNtecttd ny Special INw.
.,..,regs.--S. ". WHEELOoK, Pres dent .JosE
.,' V We, President; g. e. HEMENwAY, Cashier
' ,,c5y'I,,.Tvy.:--S ". Wheelock, Porter Skinner
. v. Lo,aell, Nelson chester, W Csndee, C
: "-,1.a. A. :. Wright, G. f, Hemnway. John
lt,,,i i n Nhri-,y &. II. Stoddsrd.
'' -. rbr only chm;er"d savings Bank in Rocs
.r.1f .tnunty aug2dwy
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-08
GARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood &c,
/ win send recipe that win cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send self addressed envelope
to the REV. JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station d,
New York City.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-08
nEnnIcsnn nnd Nerndn Are "Ont."

NEW YORK, May s--Col. Mapleson has
served notica on Miss Emma Nevada in
suit for the recovery of $500, which he
claims she owes him The colonel said be
had given Nevada $1,000 guaranty, to be re-
turned at the end of the season. The season
had ended, and she sang after that three
nights for him at $500 per night and now he
wants the balance due. He had no idea she
wouli pay it, but he held back the four
cabin pas ages due here for the return of
herself and party to Europe. Miss Nevada
says that not only does she not owe Maple
son, but that he owes her. and she proposes
to make him pay, The "sage-bush linnet'
does not sing any more just now for Mapls-
sDn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-08

Thousands Of cases of Nersous Debility, mental
and physical weakness, lost manhood. nerN Gus
prostration, results of indiseretiens, excuses of
any cause, cured by NerVita No remedy ever
offered 10 the afflicted has met with snch uuprece
dented success. Ii has 10 equal for curing alt
forms Of NERVOUS WASTE EXHAUSTION. DEBIL-
TY or DECAY Its beneficial effects are immedi-
ately pereeptible, in a few weeks after commenc-
ing its use feeling of renewed yigor and strength
is apparent. 1t effects prompt and radical cure,
aud is the only safe and effectual remedy known
for cnring all forms of NERVOUS DEBILITY from
any cause. Its effects are permanent; 10 matter
how aggravated your case, how many remedies
You have tried. or how many doctors have failed
When the disease has bafiled the skill Of the abest
physicians, when melancholy and despair have ia
ken the place OF hope. and the world looks blank
dreary. Nervita riil inspire new life ana per.
ma emily cure body and mind ID ~ cases cured
by its use in 1884 Strong faith that it viii csre
every case prompts me to send a trial package on
receipt of 10 cents for postage, etc Name this
paper. Dr.. a. @. OLlh,
mar-7-dw1y Box 242, CHICAGO. I'LL.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-08

Oregon has female dentist who lately
gave handsome male patient an over
dose of ether, and married him before he
had fully recovered his senses.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-08
A Wonderful Discovery.

Uonsumptives and all, who suffer from
any affection of the Throat and Lungs.
can lind certain cure in DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. Thousands
OF permanent cures verify the truth of
this statement: No medicine can show
such record of wonderful cures. Thous.
ands of once hopeless sufferers now
gratefully proclaim they owe their lives
to this New Discovery. 1t will cost YOU
nothing to give it a trial Free Trial Bot
ties at Hartz g. Bahnsen's Drug Store.
Large size, $780,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-08
,.-sz allowed On Deposits at tbs rats Of
4 poS cent. per AMMAN.
,,-qs g received in amounts OF 81
and Upwards.
AND ADVANTAGES

St,l L i AM ~ v mn hGhS
,..,,,ystr property of the Trustees Is respen
,,'' ~ ibr aepositors. The Oficersare prohibited
' ,o.rowing any of Ts moneys. Minors and
''..,igl wome,. protected byspccial lSw
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-08
Gen. Grant.

NEW YORK, May s-Gen. Grant slept
seven hours Wednesday night Thursday
morning at 10 clock he began the arrange
ment of notes for dictation ON his memoirs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-08

CHICAGO, May S-Another name has
been added to the list of humble heroines.
Mrs Gertrude Russ, S. years of age, who
lived at 266 North Center avenue, saw a
child on the Northwestern crossing, and in
saving it, was struck by locomotive and
lost her own life She left large family.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-08

A resident or Bridgelon, N. j. has
planted over 200, 900 cocoanuts at Bis
cayne bay Florida. and he will make the
number 1000, 600 before he stops opera
lions.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-16

Petitions are being circulated, and
generally signed BY the tax p1yefs, ask
ing the board Of trustees of this town
ship to issue scrip to an amount not ex-
ceeding fifteen thousand dollars for the
purpose Of buying the right Of way re-
quired by the Harper and Western rail-
way company in Barber county. Many
land owners along the line have been
liberal and donated the right Of way,
but others demand compensation for
the damage to their property, and it
win require no small amount Of money
TO pay these damages Itis asettled fact
that the railroad will not come here un-
less the right OF way Is donated.
so II the land owners along the
line win NOT % this, the tar payers Of
the township must bear The burden IL
they want q Tailroad. IL is understood
that tie board Of trustees Of the town-
ship, Judge Lacey A II. Chenowith
and E. n Byerlsy, are willing to issue
he scrip n q majority Of the tax payers
desire Il; and already more than three
fourths q the tar payers have signed the
petition. But few persons have object
"a.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-16

We cannot make very favorable 70
port OF the weather this week-one that
will be very encouraging 70 stockmen.
Monday was cold and piercing and the
ground remained frozen al day, though
the sun shone. Tuesday II was cloudy,
damp and disaWeeable, with no thaw.
Wednesday sleet and snow again fell,
and the ground was covered as slick *
glass by night. Yesterday, Thursday.
n blowing snow was the order and il
was the worst day o. the winter, so far.
To-day Is clear, but very cold.
There is no denying the fact that It is
hard on cattle, and many that survived
the severe spell preceding this one will
certainly die. ~
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-16

Mayor. Shields,o of Coldwater. was here
this week, on his way to Harper. He
says that the census taker, Mr.. Taylor,
up TO last Saturday night had already
found over LOO residents In the county
and more than the necessary ESQ legal
voters, and only about two-thifls of
the county had then been canyassed.
On the question of temporary county
seat, COldwater is far in the lead OF the
other aspiring towns combined, and
Mr. Shields was Of the opinion that it
would undoubtedly. be named as the
temporary county seat. He further
stated that the commissioners would be
Messrs. Mcintyre, Irwin and Shaw.
The first two are cattlemen and the lat
ter merchant of Coldwater. Mr.. Cur
ran viii be county clerk. 1t is probable
that the temporary organization of the
county viii be made this month.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-16

An unusual number Of complaints
have been made this week on account
Of the bad condition Of the river. For
several days the high water and floating
ice made 1t impossible for man or beast
TO cross. There Is no doubt but the
river should be bridged near this point,
and Lake City and Sun City, but espec-
tally near this place. Half of the
amount necessary to pay for the bridge
could be raised by private subscrip-
tions, When the county could wellaford
10 pay the other half. ~
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-16

Capt. W. J. E'till has opened tie
Southwestern Land Office in this city,
over the McNeaI, -Little Il Thompson
bank, and as hrs card In another col
umn viii show, he is prepared TO attend
to any business in his line, and viii COM
bine the live stock commissionbusiness
with his other affairs. The captain is
an old settler, perfectly acquainted
with this country and its people, and
merits a good patronage.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-16

The INDEX has ordered a large, new
and first class job press; a complete
outfit Of mOdern job type, all Of the
fancy styles;every description OF fancy
stationary, cards, envelopes, etc, and
We want every one In need Of anything
in the way Of fancy job printing to re-.
member this.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-16

Work In the commercial class has
been delayed because the books receiy-
ell had TO be returned, not being what
was ordered. Some are at work, how
ever, and making considerable progress.
A new supply Of books will be in this
week when work viii commence In
earnest. g