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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-16
A TERRIBLE SCENE.
The Leader In Mock Religious Service Die,
n Raving Maniac.

Harrisburg PAL Special
News Of a strange and mysterious oc-
currence at MilIersburg, Dauphin County.
has been received here. On Thursday
morning there was jovial crowd in a
hotel at that place and while thew were
imbibing Samuel Motter entered. Mot
ter was well known throughout the county
as patent-medicine. peddIer aud was
about hfty-hve years Of age. His wife
died In the alms-house some time ago,
and since then he has been living near
this place.
Shortly after Motter entered a discus
sion on religious subjects arose. The
sacrament OF the Lords Supper wastalked
about. Motter became very earnest in his
talk. and finally dared the men to indulge
in an imitation of the Lords Supper.
They agreed to have it with beer and
bread, and accordingly glass was filed
with that beverage. They then knelt in
mock humility, and with the beer In one
hand and the bread in the other Motter
went along distributing bite and sup to
each.
Suddenly, when he was about half
through, strange noise was heard. and
looking up the men saw a sight that Amade
their blood run cold and froze the marrow
in their bones" As near as the scared
men could describe it, they declare it was
an immense, Informed and foul beast with
great cloven feet, painted horns and ewes
that flashed fire. With wild yells the men
rushed out into the open air and scattered
in every direction. Finally all of them
reached their homes except Motter, who
was away for a long time, and at last he
arrived, a maniac. He was put to bed and
physicians summoned, but they could do
nothing for him. He raved, howled and
prayed. declaring that he had seen the evil
one and that he was lost. His torture was
terrible, but nothing could be done to re-
lieve him, and he died in the widest agony.
The death bod scene is said to have been
full of horrors that can hardly be de-
scribed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-16
POLTTJCAL OUTLOOK

II is now but few months until gen
eral elections will be held over this en-
tire union, and on the result Of these
elections viii depend, to a great extent,
the success Of the national contest in
1883. Already there is an anxious feel
ing in both parties, and It must be con-
fessed that the democrats have the
most reason for uneasiness. The re-
publicans will lose nothing if the lower
house Of congress is returned demo-
cratic. rs it is now democratic; but
should a republican majority be seated
as the result of the November election.
the democrats would indeed have cause
for alarm as to the outcome in 1855.
According 10 the Washington Star.
the members on both sides Of the house
are discussing the political situation
very seriously. The democrats almost
to man when speaking confidentional-
~ express the fear that they win lose
the house by the next election. The
conservative men are not blaming it
upon the administration but are In
clined to treat It ~ beyond the prosi-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-16
O. c. Ewart. plaintiff, VS.. David II. Conner ans
james III. Curran, defendants.

o. c. Ewart, plaintiff. VS.. David II. Conner and
james III. Curran, defendants.
David II. Conner whose residence il nm
known to said plaintiff, will take notice that o.
z. Ewart, of the county of Barber and state of
Kansas, did ON the 4th day of December, 1885,
ME MS petition in the District court within and
Tor the county Cf Barber and said state OF Kan
sas against the said David X. Conner and James
-. Curran, defendants, charging the said de-
PENDANT David X. Conner with having ON the
zstn gay or January, 1885, mortgaQed to W. w
Cook, certain lands in the county of Barber and
state OF Kansas. to-wit: Tho southeast Quarter
OF sccuon IS, township 30. range 10. west and
said plaintiff, by saidW w. Cook: and that the
salo defendant did also mortgage to the said
plalntin on the 2oth day of January 1885 the
sald land aforesaid, and that also the said pIaff,-
TN 70 secure his lien on said land paid the u nj
ed states the sum Of $162-se5 for and I'm behalf
OF the defendant David n. Conner. and asking
roradecrce for the foreclosure and sale Of said
Therefore the said defendant David r. Con-
ner Is hereby notified that he is required to APP
pear and answer SAID petition on err before the
9th dny OF April, 1886, or said petition viii be
tdken as true and Judgment rendered for the
foreclosure OF said mortgage, and sale ordered
IOr the southeast quarter of section 80, town
ship b south OF range 10, west, to satisfy the
clam OF the said plaintiff. aEountinr to one
thousand i've hundred and nfnety-fve and
seyenty-two one hundrcdfh dollars f$l.505.7z.
with interest at u per cent per anntirn. on
SIS6.2 from the 18th day OF May. 1885, and in
terest AT II per cent. per annum on &107. Is
from the 9Th day OF October 1855. against said
defendants, rs I'm said plaintiffs petition prayed
Attest: H.M- 1NGRAHAM. Clerk Dist Court.
By CIV Fort deputy.
ELLIS & OvERsTREET, plaintiffs aftfys a.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-16

Lately we have had conversations
with several persons who have been to
Larned to attend to business before the
land Office. and without exception they
have spoken in highest terms of praise
of Col. Brownlee and Col B;ckel, the
register and receiver. We do not be-
lieve these gentlemen were talking for
effect either, for there was no intima-
ton that we desired their views
for the purpose of publication. 1t APP
pears to be generally conceded that
the present officials in the Larned Office
are pains-taking. Industrious at all
times and that they have the best in
terests of actual settlers at heart.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-16

Larned Optic Eagle: In the matter
OF the Coldwater town site complica-
ton the commissioner Of the general
land office has ordered a hearing, and
an application has been made To take
the testimony at that place on account
OF the large number of witnesses who
will probably testify in the ease. Judge
W. X. Brownlee. register of the land
office ut this place, thinks IL unwise TO
grant the application and the contest
viii be heard here. II will probably be
the longest and most stubbornly con-
tested case ON record in this land dis
trict
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-16
aHRRIFF,R SALE

In the District Court of Barber County, State
OF Kansas.
Youngstown Rolling Mill, Plaintiff
versus
W. Fl. Hazelton and William Burrows, Defen-
ants.
State of Kansas,
Barber County, (SS
BY virtue of an execution to me directed,
issued out of the district court Of Barber couI-
~, state of Kansas, in the action above EMIT
led, will, ON TUESDAY THE 18th DAY OF
NAY, A: d., 1886, at O'Clock, p. NJ, of said
day, at the front door OF the court house, i'm
the city of Medicine Lodge, in said county and
state, offer for sale, at public auction, to the
highest bidder, for cash in hand all of the
right, title and interest whatsoever of the said
w. H Hazelton in and to the following lands
and tenements to-wit:
The southwest quarter "a of section thirty
two (32 township thirty-four (34) south of
range ten (lOl west, in the county of Barber and
State OF Kansas, taken as the property of the
said w. II. Hazelton and to satisfy judgmnut
of five hundred and forty four dollars and five
cents (S544 .O1) and costs, obtained by plaintiff
against the above-named defendants
Given under my hand this Sth day of April,
A. D., 1886.
c. ID. NELSON,
4co Sheriff of Barber County Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-16

Gentlemen of the jury" said the
new justice, charging a jury is new
business to me, as this is my first case.
You have heard all the evidence, as
well as myself; you have also heard
what the learned counsel have said. II
you believe what the council for the
plaintiff has told you your verdict will
be for the plaintiff; but if. on the other
hand. you believe what the defendants
counsel has told you, then yon will give
a verdict for the defendant. But il you
are like me. and don't believe what
either of them have said, then IN be
- il know what you win do. Con-
stable take Charge Of the jury
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-16

The Kiowa Herald devotes a consid-
cradle portion of its space this week 10
making sport Of Medicine Lodge
There has never been any disposition
ON the part OF this city to envy our
neighb0r on the south. recognizing in
its prosperity the good Of the entire
county. New KiowA is not such n
formidable rival that we could really
be SealOns any more than We could be
jealous of Aetna, Mingona. Lake CITY
or sun City. Our people recognize the
fact that to add another town to tue
number that already surround the beau
tifnl city at the confluence Of the crys-
tai Elm and stately Medicine would no
more dctract from her glory than to
place another star In the ornament of
heaven. AS fond parent rejoices at
the good fortune Of his child, so do we
rejoice when New Kiowa Is glad; we
are proud Of her enterprise in beautify-
ing her avenues; we throw up our hats
when her fair and driving park Is men,
toned; We chnckle when she is prom
ised a Camp excursion. and at all times
we are exceedingly glad that We have
such a bright child. No effort OF the
Herald can make us angry. for Medi-
cine Lodge Is beyond the period when
tribes annoy her. II Is Is the gnat At
tempting 70 torment the elephant.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-16

"A COwley county farmer who IS an
ardent admirer Of James G.. Blaine
made the following pointed remark on
the street yesterday. Grover Cleve-
land will be known In history as a man
who lived in the time of James q.
Blaine ".-lWinfield Visitor.
Either tue Visitor put the quoted
words in the mouth Of lie imaginary
farmer, or the farmer read them in an
eastern paper. Some time since they
were published IN Washington letter.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-16

The U. 5. senate is discussing the
adyisability Of doing away with secret
sessions, and the indications are that
secret sessions will be abolished, at
least when nominations are being con
Sidered. Senator Platt voiced the SEN
,tlments Of the people at least, when he
said there ought To be no secrets what
ever In this government, n government
OF the people.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-16

Sol. Miller In the Troy Chief: GAS
frequent mention is made OF Miller,
Baker and Martin as to the trio who
put up the job on Krohn, for political
ends, and in view Of past political diff
ferences, we deem It very necessary, at
this stage of the case, TO explain that
the Miller was not Old Sol. Miller and
the Baker was not Old Baker Of the
Commonwealth, and the Martin was
not Red-headed George w. Martin OF
the Junction City Union.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-16

The house committee on territories
this week agreed 20 report favorably the
bill to organize the territory. of Okla
homa. The bill provides that the teri.
tory grant shall not GO into operation
until commissioners, appointed by the
president, shall secure from the Cicero
KEGS release OF title to such portion
OF lands as will he included in the new
territory. When opened the lands are
oil to be disposed of under the home
stead law.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-16

And now the mother Of the lady in the
case writes from Genoa, Italy, that
her daughter. Miss Folsom, is to be
married TO President Cleveland next
sumner. Miss Folsom's father was
the law partner OF Mr.. Cleveland.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-16

A rumor is afoat that the knights Of
Labor will make an effort to have Gould
aud lioxie boycotted-that is. their gro
GERS. butchers, milkmen, ETC., will I've
asked to furnish no more supplies to
these unpopular men. If there was any
truth in the rumor it would apper ride
ulous, even foolish. AS long as one has
money with which to purchase supplies.
there is no trouble about finding a
market
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-16

Ireland has reason for rejoicing. Mr..
Gladstone has advocated the home-rule
policy and his speech was listened 10
Ivy the largest gathering ever seen in
the British parliament. An Irish par
Lament is to be expected in the near
future and 80 Parnell ana his followers
are happy. Mr. Gladstone is being con-
graduated on every hand.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-16

There was serious ARRAY between
The strikers and officers in East St.
Louis last Friday, resulting in six per-
sons, including woman, being killed. \
train was beingpulled through the town.
guarded by deputy sberifIs, when they
were assaulted by the mob and in re-
turn fired, killing five men and one
woman. The deputies then retreated
and made their way to st. Louis, Mo-,
and surrendered to the officers and are
Yet locked up for safe keeninp.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-16

A cyclone lit st. Cloud and Sank
Rapids, Minnesota, Wednesday after
noon mt O'Clock and the report is that
more than one hundred persons were
killed, hundreds injured and vast
amount Of property destroyed. Both
towns are in ruins.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-16

secretary Manning Is improving and
viii soon be in his Office. Ills sudden
attack has alarmed the president, who
is now taking more outdoor exercise
and dcvoting more time to recreation.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-16

While other portions Of tie state are
calling for the state veterinarian to
examine reported cases OF CHAMBERS,
Barber county rests secure in knowing
that there is 10 disease among its
horses.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-16
T.. =. CARUTnER,

The circular published IN tins paper
announces that notaries cannot take
final proofs on presumption claims. The
ruling. however. Will not effect any
cases already advertised.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-16
Good Farm Land.

have for sale ten quartersections OF first
class improved and unimproved land, ali Local
ted in Township 30. range r. Barber county
near Pratt county. all well watered and smooth
land. For particulars call at my place, miles
northeast OF Elm Mills and see for yourself
guarantee satisfaction in quality and prices
43 STEPHEN It. DICKERSON.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-16

Notice IL hereby given that l. the assienee Of
Ambrose Allen- Wih meet the creditors Of said
assirnor at the once Of Taliaferrn Rouse IN
the city Of Medicine Lodge. Barber county.
Kansas. ON the 9Th, 18th and 18th DAYS Of May
1855. between the hours OF . O'Clock e. M and
and allowing the claims against said fru5f
oGtala Of Ambrose Alien
esI VT. 8oUu. Aas.Epse
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-16

my hand this Lodge Kansas
JOHN Treasure
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Notice by Publication.

Sheriff of Barber county, Kens.
BY A. r. MCKINNEY, Deputy Sheriff. 42-l6
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-11-11

For 3 ale.

A VALUABLE and most desira-
IN bic Tract of Land on Wolf
Creek, adjoining lands Of Jonb Maui
din, Foster Wyatt aud Others, con-
tanning one hundred and forty ceres
more OF less, will be sold by the un-
darsigncd on SHlcday in December, if
not sold atprivate sale before that time.
There are about 18 acres of first
class branch and creek bottom in the
tract, and it lies juHt two miles South
west OF Pickcns G. II.
For further information write to
me, or call at my residence near Pick,
cEs.
Also to rent OF Sell a good two ato
r. dwelling with 8 fire place rooms
with o acres Of well Improved land
with vineyard, just outside the incnr.
poratc limits Of the town Of pickcns
II. B. HENDRICKS,
Pickens G. H., s. G..
nov II, 7 3
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NOTICE.!

Each one of these grades will be
found here in both Jet and Blue
Black.
Priestlie's celebrated silk wrap
Henrietta Cloth, Drab dc Almas
Foule Cloth, Camel's hair cloths, Ia.
mise cloths, Satin Berbers, English
ssrges. And several other fabrics
composlng-all told-per haps the
finest line of Black and Mourning
Dress Goods now being shown over
any counters in the State.
Lot pretty calico 24c, l lot fruit
Of loom bleaching 6 cents, l lot all
linen towels 5 cents, l lot donet fan
mel 10 cents, 50 pieces all wool fan
nels Is cents, Real good quality
Southern made wool jeans at 25 cents
ayard, A regular home made weave
at 33 cents q yard These jeans arc
"Dlums" for YOU.
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@pecial LocaI Notice..

Strictly Pure Drugs carefully com
pounded nt SLOAN Bios, Greenville,e s.. {
Don't let neuralgia and rheumatism
get root in the system, but kill them
with Salvation Oil.
Paints, Oils, Glass and Putty, at the
lowest market price al SLOAN Bros
Salvation Oil cures toothacho. sprains,
strains, bruises, chilblains, and all flesh
wounds. 26 cents.
Hot drinks should be avoided in GOLD
weather. They have tendency to wee-
ken the lungs and throat. Tako DR.
Bulls Cough Syrup for coughs.
Aessrs Cely Bro. have an important
notice to farmers in this issue in regard
to the Allen Long Staple Cotton Seed.
MIR. Richard Rosamond, black smith,
makes an urgent request Of those who
are indebted to him for work.
Sloan Bros first premium for largest
turnip, was taken by w. T. Long, of
Granville County, of specimen
II pounds. Their second premium, "a.
was taken by B. +. Perry, Jr.,-weight,
2 pounds LII ounces.
You need not neglect your business
when troubled with cough or cold, if
you only use the roIis5lo remody DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup at once.
The Scientific American, published by
Mum & Co., of New York, presents
weekly, to its readers the best and most
reliable record Of various improvements
in ma 'hinery, while the scientific prog.
ress Of the country can in no way be
CLEANED 30 well as by the regular perusal
of it's pages. See advertisement in an
othor column, under head OF "Patenta."
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BL A %I&RLTSy

Since The chilly mornings have up
peared our blankets have been rat
thing off at rapid rate. We have
an immense stock and can furnish
some bargains in blankets that not
only make the purchaser happy, but
they astonibh our competitors. They
ere puzzled to know where We get
them or how we can sell them at
such prices.
We guarantee to sell you any kind
OF a blanket You want from or cheap
est GO cont grey blanket to our finest
ali wool, cheaper than you can buy
them auyahorc else.
We have just opened some lovely
things i'll hunkerchirfs, napkins, doy
les, table linens, jrrG,ya und hns
dress goods.
I %Ic"ial lot Of Gne English serge
d, wool d:css goods a. 4J cent?, worth
, 81 cuuts.
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EIRchHM00G AZ BnxavA2gr Es Ee
Columbia and Groenville Division,

On and after Jan. 10th, 1886, Passen-
ger Trains will run a. herewith indicated
upon this road and its branches: Daily
(Excelt Sunlays.)
No A -rr pIaSVNGpu
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An End t. Bjne Sorapings.

Edward Shepard, Of Harrisburg, III.
says: "Having received 40 much bene
fit from Electric Bittcra, / feel it my du.
ty to let suffering humanity know it.
Have had running sore ON my leg f0I
eight years; my doctor told nc | would
have to have the bone scr&ped or leg am
puted. / used instead. three bottles OF
Electric BitIcrs and several boxes OF
Buclllen's Armica Salvc, and my leg is
now sound and we'll"
Electric Bittcrs sold at 50c. bottle,
and Bucklon's Arnicn Salve at 25 coLt3
n box by DIR. G. W. Earle
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Good Results in Every Case.

ID. A. Bradford, Wholesale paper dealers,
Chattanooga, Tonn., writes that he was
seriously afflicted with severe cold that
settled on his lungs: had tried mnay rem
edies without benefit. Being Induced
to try DR. hings's New Discovery for
Consumption, did SO and was entircly cur
ed by uss of few bottles Since which
time lie has used it in his family for
all Coughs ana Colds with best results.
ThiSiI die experiment of thousands who
lives have been saved by this Wonderful
Discovery. Trial bottles free at DR.. G.
". E,ries Drug Store.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-11-11

tONNEtIloNS.
At Seneca with II and ID II II for Atlanta.
A. with Atlantic Coast Line aid South
Carolina Railway, from and to Char
lesion.
With Wilmington, Columbia and Au-
ga"tA frolA Wilmington and all points
North.
thGhNrlotte, Columbia and Augusta
from Charlotte and ell points North.
3. with AShcvllr and Spartarburg from
and for points in Western n. G..
c. Atlanta ard Charlotte Division r g. D
Il for Atlanta and points South& West
G.. K. TALCOTT, Supcrt.
G. W. CnEARs, Act Gcn1 Pass. AScat
d CAHDw&IL. Asst Gen. Pas. Agcnt
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DISSOLUTION.

NOTICE is hereby given that the part.
y ncrship heretofore eXi$tiEgmdcr the
firm name, d, F. Bradley & Co., in the
publication of the Pickcns SENTINEL, is
this day Dissolved, by the sale Of ID. r.
Bradlcv's right title and interest in said
SEXrINEL, with all his intctcst in the notes
occrs AID other evidences of Indebtedness
due and owirg to same, to J. +. B0ggs
All payments on accounts must be made
to j. h. BoggS d Co.
d f. BRADLEY,
L. BOGGS.
November 2d 1885. Z, 81
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Returned for Trial.

(Sprciaf DipGtch TO Tie Sunday Nrws)
NAIHALLA, November G.-Thomas
o Parker, who killed Jesse Horn six
Years ago and fed the corntry, has
returned and surrendered himself for
trial, and was bailod by Judge Hud
son, last night in q bond Of two thou
sand dollars, to appear at the next
term of court. The killing was dono
in defence of Parker's father.
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'TEsc Law Gf.$sTicu[turafE.ic:l

'EEsc Law &c 3 SSTicuIturaEE. E.fcns
1t IL not as generally undcrstood as
it should be by those Interested, that
"An Act to amend Section 1888 of
the General statues relative 70 the
enforcement Of agricultural liens
changes entirely lie mathrd by which
such liens is to be enforced, rcuu:.in y
che sGidavits and statements to be
wed III obtaiLing the warrant OF
seizure TO conform as near rs may be, ~
the lractice regulating the issuing CT
warrants Of attachment under tn,
Code IS pruccIurc." 1t also givea
the person against whom the warrant
Is :ssTed The lieht to NOV. before tht
Clerk or Trial Justice or Circuit
J2d e TO 'ac;>le said warrant Of sriz
ufe FIR any Of the c&uHrs which wumld
he SUEliCi,:nt to vacate n warrant Oi
&ttG&h'ncHt issued under The CD1r
ard fErthor requires the party ap
plying for warrant t. o:lter into
tn undertaking (bon'D with sufficient
surety to pay the costs and damages
II the warrant iH Rvt aside.
The bond shall be for ut least two
hundred and fifty dollars, except il
case of warrant is4ucd bv Tria
Justice, when it shall be at least
twenty-five dollars COltunJiU Reg
iStsr.