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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20
TIC convention, BY voting precincts:


II II ordered by the committee that the pri-
marics for selecting the delegates and alter
mates to the nominating convention be held in
the various voting pre- cincts at such place rs
may be designated 10y the precinct committee
man, at . O'Clock p. IN. on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER IS, 1896;
md Il - recommended that at these primaries
the voters take such preliminary steps as will
insure Democratic township ticket I'm every
township in the county at the November cleo
ton.
Tho committee takes this, their first opportu-
nifty, Of congratulating the lcounty democrscy
on the result Of the election m 1886, when We
elected three Of the sit candidates voted for.
Since that time the increase in the population
of the county has been largely democratic. and
If good Judgment Is used i'm the selection OF
nominees this year, success will be ours. The
state and congressional conventions have built
broad and liberal platforms for our guidance,
and II we but stand on these. with justice and
right on Our side, the result can bc easily fore
told. by order OF the committee.
4. i. CARvTHHRs, Chairman
W. T. WILLIAMS Secretary
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20
An Induirv.

EDITOR INDEX: L read carefully
the proceedings of the county commits
sioners as published in your paper, and
in other ways ! try to keep posted, as
every taxpayer should, on county mat
tiers. l noticed in the list of bills al
lowed in July that a friend of mine
was allowed Sl7.00 on account of wit
ness fees. Knowing that he and were
witnesses in the same case, the same
number of days, travelled an equal
number of miles and were given certi-
ficates for the same amount, 500, l
was not little surprised to see that he
got ten dollars more than / did. A
friend of mine examined into the mat
ter and found that though the district
clerks certificate was for S.ren dollars,
the order was drawn for Seuenteen dol
lars.
Now, Mr.. Editor, if an error of that
kind can occur in even the small
amount of ten dollars, may it not occur
in a large amount?
My friend sold his certificate for
doouI % cents on the dollar, before 1t
was allowed by the board of county
commissioners, and so he did not share
in the ten dollar raise; but l imagine
the party he sold TO did.
If / were chairman of the board of
county commissioners would compare
every piece Of script signed with the
original voucher; and If was even an
humble member of the board l would
see that the county scrip issued did not
exceed the accounts allowed.
1t seems that it might pay the COM
missiOners tOhave an examination made
of all the vouchers allowed within the
past year and see if the scrip issued cor
responds exactly. Respectfully,
Aug. IS, 1885. JOHN L. JESSE.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20


The Eighth Virginia district demo-
Gratis have Just unanimously declined
to pass resolution of endorsement of
the president because the operation of
his civil service policy tends to con-
tinue in office in that state horde of
Mahonites who are Objectionable to the
respectable people of the state, polite
any, personally and socially. This is
symptomatic Of the feeling toward the
president on this point all over the
south. md 1t Is expected that the re-
naming democratic conventions will
be heard from ~ similar strain. Ac-
cording to the Indications on every
hand, it will not be long before this pat
ent reform doctrine will have its
strength put 10 the test.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20

We are of the opinion that any demo-
crat who declares his intention Of leav-
ing the party because a negro was placed
on the state ticket, was about ready to
leave the party anyway. We concede TO
everyone the privilege of being kick
en-" butwe also believe in majority rule
in all conventions and political gather
ings. a majority Of the delegates in
the Leavenworth convention Ia very
large majority nominated Kelley. We
were a member of that convention. and
consider that If we did not put his nam;
with the other nominees we would be a
bolter. And here we want to warn dem
ocrats that you are pleasing the repub-
leans immensely when you publicly
declare what you will and won't do on
account of the "niggsr." Itwere better
to keep secret your intentions, whatever
they may be.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20

"A most dastardly attempt was
made at Atchison, on last Sunday
morning. to blow up the house of
j. A. Tufts, who has been acting attor-
ney general in the prosecution of the
whisky sellers. 1t appears that the
would be assassins procured keg of
twenty-five Poands of Towder, and
charged it with nails. This key was
then placed under Mr.. Tufts house
and exploded, injuring the house con-
siderably. though fortunately not hurt
ing anyone of the family. Mr.. Tufts
says lie has been threatened a number
Of times by the whisky element of that
city, but paid no attention to them.
The governor has offered reward
OF $500 for the apprehension and con-
vic:ion of the villains who undertook TO
get even with the states attorney by
such unfair means.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20
HOW TO GET TO BARBER COUNTY

Buy your tickets so that you can come over
the Southern Kansas railroad from Kansas
City. II you are only on an exploring trip, buy
an Explorers ticket to Independence, Rams,
over the Southern Kansas railway, which en-
titles you 10 all the privileges of a flrst-class
ticket, and can be purchased at any of the prin-
cipal ticket offices east of the Missouri river.
On arrival at Kansas City these tickets can be
exchanged at the Office of III. f.. Moss, opposite
the Union Depot, on payment of 81 for a round
trip ticket reading to Medicine Lodge and re-
turn, with the privilege Of stopping Off at all
intermediate stations. If you are coming here
to stay, and want to bring your household
goods, agricultural implements and livestock
with you, the rate will be $40 per car load FRI IN
Kansas City to Medicine Lodge; or if you have
not carload, the rate will be 90 cents per
hundred.
For further Information write to or call on
5. b. HYSES, General Freight and Passenger
Agent, Lawrence, Kans.
G. l.. McDONAUGH. 1l6 n. Fourth at. st. Louis.
Ed. CONAN, Room 9, Union Depot. Kansas City.
W. ID. HYNEs, Is ). Illinois st. indianapolis, Ind
JAKE HALDERMAN, Is L. Main St Fl. Wayu., Ind.
ED. McDoNAUGH, ll6 n. Fourth street. St. Louis.
j. y. HAZELToN,... jamestown, n. Y.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20
Prom Mr.. and Mrs. ninhsn.

Our many friends in Medicine Lodge,
who were so uniformly kind TO US dur
ing our recent affection, when we were
rendered helpless and confined to our
beds for weeks, 10y reason of severe
burns, may be assured that our most
heartfelt thanks go out to them. Had
the many faithful; tender and kind
women and the attentive, thoughtful
and courageous men who attended us
been our own sisters and brothers, they
could not have treated US with greater
consideration. We cannot individual
ize, where all were so good. May each
aud every one of you be spared mental
and physical suffering during the long
lives we hope for you.
81. T. DICKEN and WIFE.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20

The Indiana greenbackers last week
resolved in favor Of the government
loaning farmers and laborers money
upon approved security, ut interest not
exceeding three per cent. The idea is
foolish one. The government is a
borrower, and sbould never have money
ON hand to loan to any one. The sur
plus In the treasury should all be ap-
piled to the payment OF the interest
bearing debt as it becomes due. Re
duce taxation and import duties on the
necessarits of life is the best way to
benefit farmers and labOrers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20
Linaral Lana.

We publish, without comment. being
too much astonished to say word, the
following card, which appeared in Judge
Reuben Lakes Prairie Dog OF last week:
SAND! SANDi Any person taking
sand off Of my land southeast of Medi-
cine Lodge, will bestow favor on me
by depositiug Is cents for each and ey-
cry load with McRead, my agent. who
viii be found at the Grand Central hotel
willing and ready to receive money at
all times. This is not corner on sand
but ] bought it and pay taxes on it and
if it is not worth anything please let it
alone ard il viii cost you notataE..
Lsfs Ctr. KS. Rsrs. r.zv...
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20

The new counties west and northwest
of here are not taken INTO consideration
in this comparison-the old, organized
counties alone being given.
AS remarked on several occasions
heretofore, Barber county is no expert.
ment. 1t is made up of valuable farms,
substantial houses, large herds, valua-
BILE live stock, and every evidence Of
civilization.
We have had plenty of rain; our crops
are abundant, and our people are at
peace with all the world.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20
county pemocratio conuent,On.

delegate convention of the Democracy Of
Barber county will te held ut the opera house,
in the city OF Medicine Lodge, at 2 O'Clock D. m.
MONDAY, SEPT 20, 1895,
for the purpose Of nominating n county ticket
10 be voted for at the November election, 1856
aud for the purpose OF electing a new county
central committee. Tho basis Of representa-
ton. a fixed 10y the county committee, at
meeting held July 10th, is as follows: One DEL
cgaic and one alternate for every % votes and
every fraction of ~ votes and more. cast for d.
J. Aber, for county surveyor, ut the general
election In 1855; provided, that Hazelton shall
be entitled To three delegates and three alter
mates. This viii give the following representa-
ton In the convention, by voting precincts:
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20

In the event of L. p. Birchfeld, of
Jewell county, declining to accept the
democratic nomination for state treas
urer, on she democratic ticket, which
now appears probable, the INDEX is in
favor of John \. Eaton, of Winfield.
filling the vacancy. lie had a number
OF friends in the convention who IA
vored him in the first instance, and the
oaly reason that he was not nominated
was because the delegates were not
generally acquainted with him. Had
they known him az we'll as many of
them do now, he would have been NOM
mated by reclamation.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20

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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20

The Cuttingcase remains in statu quo.
The department Of state has appointed
distinguished lawyer, Mr.. Sedgewick.
of New York, to proceed to Mexico and
with the authorities there make n care
ful examination Of the laws bearing on
this case, to see II the Mexicans have
transcribed their authority in prosecu-
ting Cutting. There Is n growing inn
preston that Cutting was amenable TO
the laws Of Mexico for his republication
OF the libel on Medina. IN that event
there viii be nothing more heard Of the
ease after Mr.. Sedgewick reports. Anv-
w3y,tlese viii be ne war over Cutting
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20
Publication Notice.
STATE OF KANSAS, In tire District Court for
Barrier County said County.
Dema Durham, plaintiff,

Willis NJ Durham, defendant.
Said defendant, Willis NJ. Durham viii fake
notice that he has been sued in the above
named court for upon action for a decree of
divorce and must answer the petition filed
therein by said plaintiff, on or before the 30th
day of September. A D., 1886, or said petition
viii be taken as true, and Judgment for plain
tin in said action for divorce granted.
Attest: FL. NJ. INGRAHAM. Clerk OF said Court
Denton JONES, Attys. for Plaintiff. Il 81
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20
OUR TAXABLE WEALTH.

Barber county has reason to be proud
Of her taxable wealth. Though COM
paratively anew county, with no effort
made at increasing her population until
two years ago, she ranks with the best
counties in the state. After the state
board of equalization had equalized the
taxable wealth Of the several counties,
Barber county shows S2,G79,754. AS
compared with older counties Barber
makes 4 good showing, as will be seen
nv the following fio1rrcs.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20

1t may be some consolation to those
democrats who are objecting to the
nomination of the colOred man on the
state ticket, to know that the president
appointed Buffalo negro as register of
deeds for the District of Columbia
not once, but twice. The senate having
failed to confirm his nomination, when
that body adjourned the negro was re-
appointed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20
a Challanra

L Will run any man in Kansas, kit
tleman excepted) square pedal and UNI
bilical gait, 100 yards, to start as start
can, race to occur in Barber county, for
any amount from $50 to $500. at any
time within 80 days from the time of
signing the articles of agreement.
Winner to have in addition the gate re-
ceipts, and looser to pay necessary ex-
penses of exhibition. Antelope rules to
govern. This Is especially directed at
New kiowa and its sporting men and
runners.
j. b. RENRUT.
Medicine Lodge, Kan, Aug. 20, 1856.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20

"A democratic congressman, Cox, of
North Carolina, formerly one of the
most popular men in his district, who
had been making hobby Of civil SER
vice reform, was a candidate for renom-
nation; but when he found how far he
was out Of harmony with the people of
his district, lie withdrew from the con-
test. Civil service reform, as under
stood by the American people, will beat
any democrat that fools with it, be he
a candidate for president or constable.
Don't monkey with the buZz-saWl"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20

Before war with Mexico is decided on
The country should consider well some
OF the natural results: The army of
colonies that would spring from it; the
magazine and newspaper discussions of
the battles for the next century to come;
the alleged army jokes and the bean
bakes; and the pension bills, and sons
OF veterans. andre unions. Alcsthese
would follow. Csu we AFFORD TO ag6t?
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20

1t is said that the grass throughout
Northern Montana is almost entirely
dead and cattle are suffering greatly.
The managers of large ranches are con-
templating driving their cattle into
British America, to save them from
1t is also reported that the
Canadian government has decided to
impose duty of Is per cent. on all cat
tie driven into the Dominion.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20

Several persons have been arrested
In Chicago charged with completely in
the attempt to poison one of Ed Cor
rigan's valuable race horses, Lizzie
Dryer. III is now thought that sew.
eral Of his horses have been systemat-
icAlly poisoned this summer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20
FOR PROBATE JUDGE.

We are authorized to announce ID. A. MCCAIN
LESS, of Medicine Lodge township, as a candi-
date for Probate Judge of Barber county. sub
ject to the decision of the county Democratic
nominating convention.
We are authorized to announce T. S. PROC
TOR, Of Sun City township, as n candidate for
Probate Judge of Barber county, subject to
the action of the democratic nominating con-
vention. 3l9
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20

Notice is hereby given that tho following
named settler has tiled notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before tho
Probate Judge, at Medicine Lodge, Kansas,
on October ], 1885, viz: Reuben Widlansky,,
; l2Shl, for the e s-w and y NV sec
4, twpS south, of range Is west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
hiscontinuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
II Goodman. Saul Goldouski, Joseph Chito-
witz samuel Wflkaufski all of Sexton, Kans.
IL &c w. II. BRowNLER Register
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20
Ec W. r. BRowNLER, Register.
Land once at Larned Kans Aug. 10. Isse

Notice Ia hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intentio on
TO make hnal proof n support OF his claim,
ana that said proof will be made before the
Probate Judge, ut Medicine Lodge, Kansas,
on September y, 1885, viz: Samuel Madden,
u Ds reose Ior the NV I s-w sec %, and eM
Sc s-w Sc sec Is, twp 81. range Is.
he names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land. viz:
William Carnahan. Peter Hoover Thomas
Soper, Mathew Bremen, all of Medicine
l2l7c W r. RRowNrrp RaOtstor
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20
A Re-Distrieting Proposition.

Missouri 81 per cent. bonds command
a premium Of 3 cents On the dollar.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20

Last year we doubled our wealth and
population. This year we have the best
crops in the state. Next year we will
more than double our present agricul-
tural products.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20

Hon. John Martin, of Topeka, has
been nominated as the democratic can
didate for congress, in the Fourth dis
trict, now represented by Mr.. Ryan.
There is a possibility Of him being
elected
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20
sHRRIFF's sAIR
b4L14k4I = = DA4Es
Meyer Bros. Drug Company, plaintiff, !
versus
s. E Pool Defendant

Meyer Bros. Drug Company, plaintiff
s. E. Pool. defendant.
NOTICE Is hereby given that by virtue of an
1t execution, to n3e directed, issued out of
the District Court OF Barber COUNTY. state OF
Kansas, in the above entitled cause, will,
on the
SEVENTEENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER,
1886, af O'Clock p. m. of said day, at the front
door of the courthouse, in the city of Medicine
Lodge, county of Barber. and state of Kansas
offer for sale, at public auction, to the highest
bidder. for cash IN hand, (for want of goods
and chattels,) all the right, title and interest
Whatsoever OF the said above-nansed defend
ant. ;. Z. Pool, in and to the following desert
bed lands and tenements, situate In Barber
county, state OF Kansas. to-wit:
Lot number fourteen I'D, In block number
forty-seven H7), in the original plat of the town
InOw cttyl of HazeltoR. with the appurfera,,-
ces thereto belonging. appraised at 800.
Also lot number eighteen (lS}, In block num-
Der torty-five 49,, In the original plat of the
town. now city, of Hazelton, appraised al $50
Also lot number nineteen fl4l, in block num-
Der forfy-three f43l, in the original plat of the
town now city, of Hazelton, appraised at SI00
And taken as the property of the said above
named defendant, s. E. Pool. and 10 be sold to
satisfy said execution.
Given under uy hand. at my Office ID the
city OF Medicine Lodge, this 18th day of August,
- -
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Land Office at Larned. Kans.. July 2s 1886.

Notice Ia hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
TO make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof viii be made before II. NJ
Ingraham. District Clerk, at Medicine Lodge,
Kansas. on October II, 1896, viz: John c..
Branham for tho lots l. =, s-w ne sect g.,
twp 81 south. range l3 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land viz:
Thomas II Hanna. of Lake CITY, Kansas:
Washington J. Boon, of Medicine Lodge Kan.
Wiley Green and George w Hendrickson,
of Lake City, Kansas.
l2I7c w. II. BEowNLEE. ReRfstor
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20
Thankn.

In this manner, we desire to return
onr sincere thanks to our neighbors
who were SO attentive and kind to us
during the recent sickness and death
of our infant child. Their attentions
win ever be appreciated.
JAMES n. DEAL and WIFE.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20
FOR CnIrNr,Y sIrpFRINrENnENr

We are authorized 10 announce WILLIAM
F. COBLE, of Kiowa township, as candidate
for the office of County Superintendent of Pub
lie Instruction, subject to the decision of the
democratic nominating convention
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20
Land Ofice at Larned, Kans.. July 20, 1880.

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
TO make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before II. NJ.
lngraham, Clerk of District Court at Medi-
cine Lodge, Kansas, on October =, 1885, viz;
Norris Buck, ID ll73S for the s-r' s.w sec
20. 9 Sc NV sc sec 30, twp ~ rungel5.
He names the following witnesses to provo
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land. viz:
Jacob Rachbam, c Lebekoff Bravcman,
Fisher, all of Deerhead. Kansas.
II IL w. Il. DROMNLEE. RcRiStor
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20


Notice is hereby given that tho following
named settler has fled notice of his intentio
TO make final proof in support of hia claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk OF District Court, at Medicine Lodge,
Kansas on October p 1886, viz: Jacob salt,
. ID 1905 for the lots l. . and q ne 4 400
4,twp 30, range Is.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon und cultivation
of said land, viz:
J Rachbam. S Fisher Fisher, Brevoman,
all of Sexton, Kansas.
1917 W. Il. BRowNLEE, Register.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20

IL is rumored that the greenbackers
ct this county will not place a ticket in
the field this fall, but will pick out the
best men on the democratic and repub.
lican tickets, and endorse them.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20

Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has filed notice of HIS Intention
to make final proof in support of his claim.
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk OF the District Court, at Medicine Lodge,
Kansas, on October ., 1885,. viz: Jacob Rnch.
pam; for tbs II ne u, n Sc section 8,
twp 30, range 10.
He names the following witnesses to prove
of said land. viz:
Salt. Fisher, J Fisher Brevoman, all of
Sexton, Kansas,
l2l7c W. r.. BRowNLEE, Register.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20
Land Office at armed, Kans.. Aug s.lsso

Noticeis hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice OF her intention
TO make final proof in support of her claim,
and that said proof will be made before tho
Probate Judge, at Medicine Lodge, Kansas ON
October2, 1885, viz: Louisa McQuinn, admin
istratriX of the estate of James 49, McQuinn
for the s-w "A sec % twp3}, range II west.
She names the following witnesses to provo
her continuous residence upon and cultiva-
tion of said land. viz:
w II Smith, A Beckwith Holland l. G.
Crahh, al OF Sexton. Barber county, Kansas.
IL IL w. X. BRowNLEE Rcgistor.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20

1t is the duty of every democrat to
assist IN supporting his party paper;
Now is good time to subscribe for the
INDEX, the oldest, best and cheapest
democratic paper in the county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-08-20

IL Is said that Luther Brchheld, dem
ocratic candidate for state treasurer
has declined To accept the position.
Then we are in favor of John Eaton, of
Z Winfield