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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-08-05
The Andover Gazette thus re-

The Andover Gazette thus re-
marks:
"Col. Lewis Of the Commercial,
and frank Bowen of the Prior
House, Webster, are two of Dakota's
best landlords.
Korrect--Bro. Raynes knows what
he is talking about-Webster has
two of the best hotels on the ii. &
d. Road, and tell your folks not to
fail to remember ton this oc-
casion."
The base ball match which was
announced in these columns to take
place at Egeland between the Ege-
land and Wheatland boys, did not
materalize. For some reason the
Wheatland boys did not come to
time. Come, boys, brace up. Don't
let the Egeland boys crow over you
but get there with both feet and
beat them if you can. Try it again
and see if you can not make the
rifle next time.
The County Normal Institute
will be held in Webster from the
30th of August to the 10th of Sep
TENDER. County Superintendent
Barker has issued a circular in ref
erence to the meeting, urging upon
all the teachers in the county to be
present. Arrangements are being
made to render the meeting both
pleasant and profitable, and we
hope teachers will respond to the
call from all parts of the county.
1t is now proposed to offer a
premium on the third day of the
fair for the best trap shooting and
also one for the handsomest baby.
The premiums for trials of speed
will be increased. Work on the
focal hall and places for the exhibi-
bition of stock, as well as the fence
u,closing the grounds will be COM
menced next Monday. Posters will
be out about the 10Th announcing
the many attractions for the oe-
casion.
The assessment of the county
shows the following as the number
of acres assessed in each town and
the valuation as well as personal:
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-08-05

Last week a party of hunters
from Milbank invaded Day, getting
off at Waubay, and sailed in for
chickens. A couple of miles out
from Waubay they ran across three
or four covies and after killing the
old ones, took their hats and with
the assistance of their dogs caught
the young ones that were yainly
trying to hide in the grass from
their rapacious destroyers. They
killed the little fellows by pushing
single nails through their heads
and returned in triumph to the de-
pot having captured rs in all. Our
gun club did not catch on till too
late or theyswould have given them
a taste of the law provided for too
eager sportsmen, who get after game
before the 18th of August.
SHRAYEr.-Fronl sIchachte & Pal
mer, three sheep. Information
leading to their recovery will be
suitably rewarded.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-08-05
Sprrial msnraI9.


FOR SALE-A high grade bull
calf. Inquire of Ii. d. Root.
d. B. Compton has Just received
car load of blacksmith coal.
IA carload of bran of shorts at Conn.,
tons Feed Store.
...Chattel mortgage money to loan.
fi.tf j. i. PIKr.
MONEY TO LOAN ON REAL
estate. Inquire of the Day County
Bank.
...Swensrud & Co. have full stock of
groceries, fresh from the maiket-cheap
Is anybody.
WHEN YOU WANT FLOUR
20 to Compton's. He sells cheaper
than any one in town.
...Swensrnd & Co., in the bank bnil1-
ing, keep large line of ,lrygoods, boots
and shoes, at low prices.
A FINE assortment of fresh ana
salt meats, veal, fish, &C., at the
Enterprise Meat Market,
MONEY 10 LOAN at 70 per
cent. No bonus. Il. NJ. Bristol.
In lu;re of W. e. Turner.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-08-05
) well as personal:
Totals 1881 so1 500 394 e5s

Totals 1851 oUl 0oJ oS4 Oo3
In lots Webster has s41. 720, Bris-
toll 1857, Waubay 81. 6S5 and And
over Sill. 570-making the total as
sessed valuation of the county foot
up the handsome sum of $762. 094.
The assessment also shows 1929
head of cattle; 1895 head of sheep;
1898 head of swine, and 2501 head
of horscs-a total Of 1928 head of
stock in the county. In the matter
of vehicles of various kinds the
assessment shows trifle over $40
900 worth in the county. lii the
matter of stock there has been an
increase of ten thousand head in
two years, which, in itself, is a good
evidence of the fact that our farm
ers are going into stock raising as
rapidly as their means will permit,
and is an earnest of what the fu-
ture has in stole for Day county.
1t shows that the county is well
adapted to stock raising.
The increase IN the value OF the
lands is also another noticeable
feature Of the assessment. Tive
wears hence the land assessment ..
the county will reach a round mil.
lion dollars.
Our people have every reason 10
be proud of the progress of tie
county in the last three years.
True, this has not been in the ne.
ture of boom, but it has been q
steady, substantial growth that give
permanence and stability to til,
farming as well as business Interest,"
.of the county.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-08-05

Important To Farmers The Farmers
Mutual Insurance Company Of Dakota is now
one year old. 1t Insured in hail department In
1885, %, i02 acres.
1t collected in 1885 20 cents an acref rom its
members and declared
DIvIDESD JANUARY 18th OF So PER CENT.
saving of1s,396.el, against high rate stock
companies.
The experience last year has more than JUST
fed the hopes of the originators of the company
that hail insurance can be carried at less than
ten cents per acre and may justly nc called the
Farmers Saving Company.
SPECIAL FEATUREs:-We charge a uniform rate
based ON the amount insured.
Its risks are confined to farm property alone.
Its field is the entire Territory of Dakots, there
by scattering its risks over a larger territory
than township or county.
It does its business on the maual plan at act.
ual cost,
1t pays ifs losses as soon as they occur. in
cash, not waiting until November or December
when an assessment is collected.
1t pays the market price for wheat at Gate OF
los, leaving no room for cheating or fraud.
I'll as a surplus from last year to pay losses
this year of g., $3.50
No city or village property taken. Nothing
but farm property insured, Re sure you are
right then go ahead" aud pay as you go our
mctto.
n. B.-Don't get this company mixed mp with
the Farmers Mutual Society This is the only
Mutual Company that pays its losses in cash at
the time they occur.
Thanking the farmers for their kindly sup
port of this the first company organized and run
e1 clusively in your interest, ask 4 the feat
ures of this company eommcnds itself to you to
give II your cordial support.
For further information cnll on or address any
Of the agents OF the company, or
&c. SESSIONS, Sec.
w. L. DOB,
webster, Oak.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-08-05
The Verdict Unanimous.

w. D. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind, tes-
titles: II can recommend Electric Bit
tiers as the very best remedy. Every
bottle sold has given relief in every case
One man took six bottles. and was cured
of Rheumatism of 10 years standing"
Abraham Hare, Druggist, Bellyille, o..
aiiirms: '"The best selling medicine i
have ever hatdled in my 20 years ex-
peiience, is Electric Bitters.s Thousands
OF others have added their testimony, so
that their verdict is unanimous that
Electric Bitters do cure all diseases of
the Liver, Kidneys OF Blood. Only n
half dollar bottle at J.. L. HARRIS's
Drug Store. 2
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-08-05
Excitement in Texas.

Great excitement has been caused in
the vicinity of Paris, Tex, by the re-
markable recovery of Mr.. j. E. Corley,
who was so helpless he could not turn in
bed, or raise his head; everybody said he
was dying of Consumption. A trial bot
tie of DR.. Kings New discovery was sent
him. Finding relief, he bought large
bottle of DR.. Kings New Life Pills; by
the time he had taken two boxes of Pills
and two bottles of the Discovery, he was
well and had gained in flesh thirty-six
pounds. Trial bottles of this Great Dis
coyery for Consumption free at
2 j. l.. HARRIS'S.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-08-05
Thoroughbred Jerseys
For Sale.

From the Jersey Stock Farm OF A. n Wood
ruff, Of Chippewa Falls, Wis, descendants from
some fthe best importations in the United
states. All thoronghbreds, and solid color, not
surpassed in the western states. Two heifers
one year old and upwards, One bull years
a. Lee, Webster, OAK, at the following rates.
For common 500
ESQ
High $50
Thorough 1910
Stock fiom distance received at railroad
station. Webster, and pastured at Is cents per
week at owners risk, III pasture with wire fence
and plenty OF water. Letters ofinquiry address
J. A. Ice, Webster, ID. T.
7. s.. For sale on tiIse-at 10 per cent interest
or exchange for real estate in Day county or for
village property i'll Webster.
A. n. WOODRUFF.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-08-05
Bucklen's Arnica salve.

TIE Best SAIvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum.
Fever Sores. letter, Chapped Hands.
ChilblaiDs, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions
and positively cures Plies, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed TO give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
% cents per box. For sale by
j. i. HARRIS.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-08-05
DIRECTORY.
RAILWAY TIMETABLE.
cuI. MIL. & ST. PAUL RAILWAY.
HASTINGS DAKOTA EXTENSION.
ass Geang East.
CLOSING OF THE MAILS.

-, ......--s p m West, p m
- S;s.eton daily by stage, am, Arrives p m
= -.ss.,,.n ,tsgc. Nom, Wed. and Fri.-....6 m
/" arrives TIES, Thur. Eat. y IN
n.rt weekly by stage. departs saturday a m
arrives Friday Jpn
~. lynn. weekly stage departs saturday q m
- arrives !" 6pm
once will be open nom n until SPIN
ss ssppss s from tIns N. 70 to and from
$40 y.B. PRESDERGAsT. +. IL.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-09
ISharou News.1

Among the prominent stock men who
were here last Saturday attending the
sale of the Curry cattle, were Captain
Evans, Dick Phillips and w. w. Cook,
of Medicine Lodge, and G. Ii. Rouse, OF
Harper. MeSsrs. Ewart, Blair, Ed.
Sample and Ii. W. Bartels were also
present.
The auction sale of the Jno. Curry
cattle took place last Saturday as adj
yertised. The bulk of them were sold
to Mr.. Rouse of Harper, and Charles
Miller of this township, while s. NJ
Price purchased a Galloway bull and q
heifer. The whole lot brought IN the
neighborhood of 81 400.
The city election on Monday passed
off very quietly, there being but one
ticket in the field, and owing to this
fact, no doubt, there was but little in
terest felt in the result. The ticket
elected is as follows: Mayor-E. +
Hubbard; police jUdge-P. III. Seay
councilmen-O. f. Davis, Z. G.. Phares
Dwight Miser, l.. III. Munich and NJ. l.
Sherry. With perhaps the exception
Of the last named party, the ticket is al
exceptionally good one, and we look Il
see this body do something for the
town. The retiring council were verl
conservative in their official acts, anC
we do not censure them for it, as they
did not care to take steps in regard t
city affairs that would call forth criti
cism, they being the first council.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-09
County News.
[Kiowa Herbi.l


Abner Wilson came up from the
Drumm ranch last week and says the
cattle are doing well and the horses are
getting fat.
T. A. Jones, of the rs, informs us
there will be an outfit made up from the
different ranches TO start for the
Washita river on the 10th, to gather up
the cattle in that region
The Roundup neighborhood has built
school house and organized q Sunday
school. Thus the good work goes on
The new neigh5Orhoods of Barber
county are up to the ways of Kansas
people.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newmaster, of An
thony, was over last week to get a bu-
siness room to open a wholesale and
retail millinery store in Kiowa. They
could not get a reom. Our builders and
capitalists should fill up some of the
vacant lots ON Main street.
The "Reminiscences of the Early
Days, by the Pilgrim Bard" is now
in press. 1t will be issued about the
10th of April. One of the attractive
features of the book is a full page en-.
craving of the s-Ghost scene on the
Flower mountain, " which was engraved
from a sketch by the Bard. which fully
illustrates the helpless victims being
burned to death at the stake in the
midst of dreadful savage war dance
of Indian warriors.
Arrangements should be made by
which New Kiowa can build $1,000
school house this summer. At the
present time this would seem to be a
rather costly building for our town, in
the minds of many people, but to one
acquainted with Kansas and Kansas
towns, and particularly New Kiowa, a
less expenditure would be simply a
waste of so much money. A $4,000
school house will be necessity in this
city in less than eighteen months.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-09
[Hazclton Express.1

The Odd Fellows of this city are
making arrangements for the proper
observance of April 20, which is the 9th
anniversary of Odd Fellowship in
America. An enjoyable time may be
expected.
Jack Poe, well known in this vicinity,
was recently sentenced in Lawrence
county, Mo-, to three years in the peni-
Tertiary for horse stealing. 1t will be
remembered that he took a horse in
Missouri last fall, and brought it out
here; was arrested by Constable Afford
and Marshall Severance. and turned
over to the deputy sheriff, who came
from Missouri after him. We are sorry
for Jacks parents, yet believe il will be
lesson to him that he will never for
get, and hope that when his term in the
penitentiary is out he will lead an hon.
est lie.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-09

Amos Chapman. of Camp Supply. saws
lie will come TO KiOwa when the excur-
sion comes down, and bring with HIM a
number Of Indians If he can get a per-
mit.-Kiowa Herald.
We are not inclined TO NEEDLE with
Kiowa affairs; but it does occur that to
take lot of Indians there OH exhibition
would be the worst thing that could be
done for the county. 1t has only been n
few months since the Indian scare
occurred and Eastern papers were filed
with accounts OF the troubles that were
reported rs occurring in Barber county.
IL required weeks for the people here to
counteract the effect of these false re-
ports. We do not want it to appear that
Barber county Is SO near the bands Of
Indians that they come up and enjoy
our pic mic parties. Such an impression
would seriously shock the sensitive
nerves of many an excursionist who
would otherwise detect no evidence that
we are on the borders Of civilization.
Our hope is in convincing eastern peo-
pie that here they will be as safe as If
enclosed by the walls Of the most popu-
lous eastern city.
Don't bring any Indians into Barber
county yet awhile.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-09
PROGRESS OF KANSAS

The April number of the North
American Review contains an interest
ing article from the pen of John A.
Martin, present governor of Kansas.
his subject being "The Progress of
Kansas" A synopsis of this review
Of the state history cannot but be inter
esting to every citizen Of the state and
every reader who expects 10 be a citi-
zen:
The 3Oth OF May, 1854, when Presi-
dent Pierce signed the Kansas-Ne
braska bill. Is taken as the starting
point of this review Of the states his
tory. Seven tragic years followed
years filled with the noise of contention:
9th lighting by day and burnings by
pight; with startling revelations of hui
man heroism, patience, self sacrifice.
desperation and depravity, the scene
closing with natural calamity in the
form OF drought, when for seven
months not drop of ram fell npon the
parched and gaping earth: and Kansas
onthe 18th Of January, 1861 was ad-
mitted into the Union as a sovereign
state.
On the day of her admission the
young state was wrapped in mantle
OF new-fallen snow. But scarce had
the snow melted in the breeze and sun
Of spring before the country was on.
velopcd in the flames Of civil war, and
with II came for Kansas four year.
crowded with trials greater than those
which had marked the preceding sever
years. The report or the provost mar,
shall general of the United States army
made in 1867 shows that Kansas con-
tributed more soldiers to the army in
proportion to population than any
other state Of the union. and that the
percentage Of Kansas soldiers killed Of
wounded was also greatest.
At the end Of eleven years the young
state faced the future with almost
empty hands At the date Of her adj
mission she had a population but little
in excess Of the number given by the
census in 1850, viz: 107 POS. The cen,
sus Of 1885 showed that the population
hnd grown % 10, IN increase a
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-09
Tsun City Union.1

Robert Fishburn, who has been seri-
ously i'll for long time, is rapidly APP
preaching the end. His death is likely
to occur at any moment.
Dick Lee, of Medicine Lodge, has
opened business in the Folwell build
ing on Main street. Richard is well
and favorably known here, having be-
gan his business career at this place
several years ago. Mr.. Lee will soon
commence the erection of a fine bust
ness house on his lots on Main street.
The L. .. o. F., have appointed the
following committees to make arrange
ments for the celebration of the ami
versary of Odd Fellowship to be held in
this city on April 10Th next: Reception
CONT. n. Holcomb, Geo. w. Graves
l.. Lockert, ID. l.. Pierce. Programme
r.. a. Neff, J. G.. Taylor, G. n. Hol-
comb. j. J. Miles. Vocal and instru-
mental music-J. p. Jayne. G. Hol
comb, G.. w. Graves, Mrs. Reynolds
Miss Emma Banister.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-09

There are number Of persons in
Barber county interested in Hamilton
county. To them the following dis
patch from Kendall, dated the 9TH inst.
will be of interest: "This morning
about 4 o'clock two OF the three COM
missioners OF Hamilton county met i'm
a railroad city in the edge of town and
canvassed the vote of last Thursday S
election. Syracuse. a town of 400 in
habitants, cast vote OF / ,175, and was
declared the county seat by this clan
destine party. Excitement is intense
here, but cooler judgment prevails.
However, blood may be split over the
matter, as Syracuse's plan is stirring
up the county and men are coming into
this pace armed. The towns of Cool
idge, Kendall and IIartland, and the
county outside are determined that
Syracuse shall not win by such tactics,
and startling developments may be ex-
pected.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-09

The voters OF Medicine Lodge town
ship have indicated in plain terms that
they are In favor of building bridges
over the Medicine river aud Elm creek
two over each stream. We believe
this was wise decision, and will have
the effect of increasing the value Of
every piece Of property in the township.
IL will give the county an air Of sub
stantiabiliiy that is now seriously lack
ing and will create the impression on
strangers that the county is perma-
nently settled With the completion of
the bridges, better roads will neces-
sarily follow, and these will alike be
beneficial TO every class of citizens.
We believe that those few citizens
who opposed Tie voting of bonds, be-
cause the bridges were not to be located
exactly as they desired, will discover
that they have not been hurt as badly
as they supposed, and that when other
bridges are asked for by them that their
demands will be granted.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-09
sHER1FTs SALE.

In the District Court of Barber county, Stnte
of Kansas: Eliza A. Geppert and 8. K.
Stone, partners doing business under tho
style and firm name of Geppert & Stone,
plaintiffs, VS.. The Medicine Lodge building
Association, of Medicine Lodge, Barber
county. State OF Kansas, and Robert Kerr,
defendants:
State of Kansas, Barber county. IS:
BY virtue of an order OF sale TO me directed,
issued out OF the District Court OF Barber
county, State of Kansas, in the action above
entitled, viii on Monday, the 18th day OF
April, A; ID. 1885, ut two O'clock p. m: OF said
day, at the front door of the court house in
the city OF Medicine Lodge, in said county and
state, offer for sale ut public auction, 20 the
highest bidder for cash In hand al Of the right.
title and interest whatsoever OF the said The
Medicine Lodge building Association. of the
city of Medicine Lodge, in said county and
state. in and to tho following lands and tene-
ments. TO wit: Lots numbered twenty-five
GU, twenty-four (24), and twenty-six g26, on
South Nam street. I'm the city OF Medicine
Lodge, County OF Barber and State Of Kansas.
taken As the property Of the said The Medicine
Lodge Building Association, and to satisfy
said order of sale.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of March.
A. ID. 1885. CHARLES ID. NELSON,
Sheriff Of Barber county, Kans.
by A. r. McRINSEy, Deputy Sheriff. GAG
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-09
Notice by publ,cat,on.
o. G. Ewart, plaintiff, We. David II. Conner and
lanes Al Cilrrau- dafandanfa


james NJ. Currnn, defendants.
David II. Conner, whose residence is UNI
known to said plaintiff. will take notice that q.
Z. Ewart, of the county of Barber and state OF
Kansas, did on the 4th day Of December. 1895.
file his petition in the District court within and
for the county Cf Barber and said state OF Kan
sas against the said David Il. Conner and james
NJ. Curran, defendants, charging the said de-
PENDANT David II. Conner with having ON the
18th day of January, 1885, mortgaged 10 w. w.
Cook, certain lands in the county of Barber and
state of KANSAS, to-wit: Tho southeast quarter
, of section 80, township 90, range 10, west, and
that the said mortgage was duly assigned 10 the
said plaintiff, by saidW w. Cook: and that the
said defendant did also mortgage to the said
plaintiff on the 29th day of January, 1885, the
said land aforesaid and that also the said plain
ted States the sum of $162.25 for and in behalf
of the defendant David II. Conner, and asking
foradecree for the foreclosure and sale Of said
| property.
I Therefore the said defendant David r. Con-
ner is hereby notified that he is required to APP
| pear and answer sald petition on or before the
Both day OF April, 1885, OF said petition will be
taken as true and Judgment rendered for the
| foreclosure OF said mortgage, end sale ordered
| for the southeast quarter of section 30, town
ship 33, south of range 10, west, to satisfy the
claim OF the said plaintiff, amounting to one
thousand five hundred and ninety-five and
| seventy-twO one hundredth dollars Isl Sos az,
with interest at IL per cent. per annum, on
$780, 81 from the 18th day OF May, 1881, and In
from the 27th day OF October 1885, against said
defendants, as I'm said plaintiffs petition prayed
i for.
Attest: III. M. IHGRAHAM. Clerk Dist. Court
BY CIV. Fort, deputy.
ELLIS OvERsTREET, plaintiffs att'ys. ~
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-09

10 an whom e way concern, but more oepeci-
ally TO Albert 3. Curd, Mamie May Curd,
Ruth Curd. hoirs-atiaw Of Samuel W. Curd,
deceased, late OF Barber county, Kansas:
You Al hereby notified that !, Margaret N.
Curd. administrative Of said deceased, did, On
the 18th day OF March, A. ID. 1885, fiIe petition
praying that might be authorized and en-
powered to sell the following described land,
for the purpose of paying the debts and costs
OF administration Of said estate, 10 wit:
The northwest quarter of section twenty
Ave C25). township fhirty-tw0 f3Z), south OF
range thirteen 03) west.
And said petition win be heard at the once
OF the Probate Judge OF said county, ON the 9th
siay OF April, A. D. 1888. n 10 O'clock O. m. OF
said day, az which time and place each OF you
and all others interested are notified TO be
present and show cause II any you have why
an order of sale ~ prayed for should not DC
granted. -
Dated this nth day Of March, A. ID. 1885.
MARGARET N. CURD, Administratr1x
BRAND a LONG. AffurnGy9. -