davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23

Three brothers, named Oliver. Philip
and Henry Weaver, were shot to death
by mob, ut Anthony. on the morning
of the 10Th inst. These men had Shot
q man named Dell. Shearer. on the 21d
of February, AT DInville, S miles east
of Harper, in the most brutal and cow
ardly manner. Shearer is yet alive, but
growing weaker daily, with no hope of
recovery. The WeaVers were arrested
at the time OF the shoting. ard taken TO
Harper, when mob attempted to get
them, and from there they were taken
to jail at Independence. \ few DAYS
! ago they were returned to Anthony for
trial, and rs there is 10 Jail there, they
were guarded at Sheriff Couch's resi-
dence, as all apprehensions of mob vio-
lence had died out.
y little after midnight. Monday morn
ing, the mob appeared, and the deputy
sheriff, with his prisoners, ran to the
unfinished public school building. one
/ hundred yards distant. The mob saw
them and followed, stopping, however.
to take the sheriff prisoner. They sur
rounded the school house and ordered
the deputy-sheriff to come out, which lie
did, leaving his revolver i'm the hands of
The Weavcrs. The mob opened fire and
we've met with response, and it is re-
ported that a number of the mob was
wounded. The three Viewers were rid
died with bullets, one of them being
/ pierced fOrty-two times. Ropes were
I then placed around the necks of the
dead men, evidently with the intention
OF hanging them, but the town having
by this time been aroused, the mob left
the Place without the identity of one of
their number being discovered, though
II is supposed they were from Danyille.
The mob had two months in which to
cool their zeal, after the shooting of
Shearer, and the Weavers had been al
lowed the privilege of giving bail in the
sum of $4,000 each. and it was pending
ther getting bond that they were killed.
{. ). Finch, a lawyer. and editor of
the Harper Graphic. speaking of the
killing says that from his personal
/ knowledge of the status of the case
he has no hesitancy in asserting that
not only would the boys all three have
given bond, buthad their case eyer come
to trial they would have been acquitted.
If any one doubts the statement let
him examine tire records and see how
easy IL would haue been TO aeqnit
them" The three bodies were neatly
dressed, and all buried in one grave.
The members Of the mob must have
been full of shame and sorrow if they
attended the coroner's inquest, where
the aged father and mother of the BOYS.
and the young wife of one of them, were
so overcome with grief as TO wiring tears
from the eyes Of the spectators. Mobs
arc always wrong. If the law has been
violated it is the duty of junes to see
that it IS vindicated. After a Jury
hears the evidence and passes on the
case, their verdict should be respected.
no matter what outsiders should think.
A vigorous effort should be made to
ferret out the murderers and punish
them.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23
Road Notice. No. Is.
IA, Office OF County Clerk.

State OF Kansas, Office OF County Clerk.
Barber County.
Medicine Lodge, Kans., April 10. 1885.
Notice is hereby given, that ON the 18th day
OF April, 1856, petition signed by Louis Lock-
art ana others, was presented to the Board of
County Commissioners of the county and state
aforesaid, praying for the location OF certain
road, described as follows, viz:
commencing at the western termination of
Main street in sun City, Kansas, thence west
one half milo, thence southwest one half mile
nearly TO thu Medicine Lodge river, thence
Westerly on the most practicable route to tho
western line of Barber county.
Whercupon, said Board of County Commits
sioners appointed the following named persons
VIZ: o. {. Lamport, NJ. II. Clements and L. &.
Gregory ns viewers, with instructions to meet,
in conjunctionwitht the county surveyor at the
commencing point of said road, i'm Sun City
township, on Monday the cath day of May. A ID.
lSSo, and proceed to view said road and give TO
all parties u hearing
by order of the Board OF County Commits
sioners, RoBT. J. TALIAFERRo,
BY J. c. WALsTAD, Deputy. At
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23
TUESDAY. MAY 9TH.
Publication Notice


State of Kansas, In the District Court for said
Bnr5er County. county.
o. C. Ewart, Plaintiff,
versus
John G. Curry. Parrilee Curry and George
II. Fisher, Defendants.
The State OF Kansas to John c. Curry and Par
rilee Curry:
You are hereby notified that You have beeu
sued In the action above entitled in the above
named district court, and that you must ans
Wer the petition OF the said plaintiff filed there
IN on this I'D day of April, A. D., 1886, on or
before the 4th day of June, A. d. 1886 or the
said petition will be taken as true and judg-
ment will be rendered in favor OF said plaintiff
two thousand, one hundred dollars with inter-
est thereon at the rate of twelve per cent per
annuIn from LIST day OF April, 1886. and for the
foreclosure OF certain mortgage upon the
tonowlng descrlbed real estate, situated In Bar
Der county. state of Kansas to-wit:
The north east quarter of section uurnber
seven ca, and the sOuth half OF the Southwest
quarter and the northeast quarter of the south
west quarter and the southeast quarter of the
north-we quarter of secri-n number fiye 90.
township number thirty-twc f32) and the south
east quarter OF the northeast quarter of sec
uon number thirty-two t3,). and the west half
OF the southwest quarter of section number
thirty-three (33), township number thirty-ono.
CID. all in range number ten C0), west of the
sixth principal meridian:
Executed and delivered by the said defend
ants to the said piaintin on the 18th day OF
two thousand. one hundred tS2. 100 dollars: that
the premises conveyed by the said mortgage
may DC sold and the proceeds applied tr the
payment OF said sum and the cost of this ac-
witness my hand and official seal, this ed day
IsEALl H. NJ. INGRAHAM,
:. sk,r--. Atty. for FIG. 80 ~ eSs''.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23
NOTICE 10 CONTRACTORS.


NJ T1CE is hereby given that sealed propos.
ais Will be received by the undersigned,
Township Board Of Medicine Lodge Township
Barber county. Kansas, until Twelve (l2)
O'Clock, NJ. of the nth day of May, A. d.
1885, for furnishing material and building
four bridges in snfd township, located us fol-
lows, to-wit:
One across Medicine river two and one-ha)f
mines west of Medicine Lodge, Mt or near the
Thompson crossing in section four (s) town
ship thirty-two cs2l range twelve (l2) west
Ono across Medicine river two miles south
of Medicine Lodge in section twenty-four 90
township thirty-two 1927 range twelve (l2l west
ct or near the kiowa crossing.
One across Elm creek, south of Elm Mills,
near where the creek crosses the west line of
section nineteen (le) township thirty (30l range
twelve O2l west
One across Elm creek six miles north Of
Medicine Lodge in section two (2) township
thirty-onc C3l range twelve Cl2) west near
where Elm creek crosses the cast line Of said
section two c..
Proposals for building said bridges to be &C
companied with complete plans and speci1ca-
tons, or the bidder may be governed by plans
on nie with the township trustee; giving the
price for building said bridge paid IN che bonds
OF SAID Township at par value, or the price to
be charged therefor in cash. Bids must in all
things conform to the statute made and pro-
vided in such cases. Bids may be left at tho
office of said Board in said Township or re-
ccived by mail. Said Board reserves the right
to reject any and oil bids.
DURD LACEY, Trustee.
f.. NJ. BYERLEy. Clerk.
1-3t j. l.. ClIENowETA, Treasurer,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23
A Card from Prof. Ressnn

| wish to say to the patrons of the
public schools that we have examina-
tions every Friday, and that it is earn
estly desired that every pupil be present
on that day. The teachers have been
annoyed quite good deal by pupils be-
ing absent. and upon inquiry we have
found that the parents have not known
OF their children's absence. During the
last months of school we have examina-
tons for promotion, and cards, showing
the standing of every pupil, will be Civ
en- at the close of the year. If pupils
are not examined this spring, at the
close of school, they will have to be ex-
amined in ths fall, when school opens.
No child will be admitted to any class
without card showing his standing. or
an examination. We earnestly hope
that parents will take an interest in the
attendance of their children, and help
US to keep up a good school to the end
OF the year. Q. T. BEEsoN,
rrlncirai
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23
Road Notice. No. ~
State of Kansas, Office of County Clerk

Medicine Lodge, Kas., April 20, 1886.
Notice Is hereby given, that on the 18th day
OF April. 1856, petition signed by Lee Moors
ana Others, was presented to the Board of
county Commissioners of the county and state
aforesaid, praying for the location of "A certain
road, described as follows, viz:
Commencing at the north u corner OF section
~, township 81, range IA, running east on sec
ton line two miles TO the north corner of sec
ton ", township 81 range H. thence north so
RODS along the center line of section 90, to the
northwest corner of southwest of the south
east of section 20, thence northeast through
the northwest quarter of the southeast quar-
ter OF section ~, township 81, range IL, to the
northwest corner Of the northeast OF tho
southeast of section -, township ~, range IL,
thence north eighty rods 10 the northwest cor
ner OF the southeast quarter of the northeast
quarter of section -, township 81, range 49,
thence east one half mile to the northwest
corner OF the southeast quarter of the north
west quarter of section 2S, township 30, range
IL, thence north eighty rods to the northeast
corner OF the northwest quarter of the north
west quarter of section ~, township ~ range
Is. thence east on the section line between Sec
tons Il and 2S to the corners of sections 81,
% ~ and IS, thence north to the cast quarter
corner of section 81, thence east on the center
line through sections - and 23, township 3D.
range -, terminating at the east quarter corner
OF section -, township 81, range l3.
Whereupon, said Board of County Commits
sionors appointed the following named persons
viz: j. w. HaymGn. George W. Frisby and j.
Clark as viewers, with instructions to meet, in
conjunction with the county surveyor, at the
commencing point of said road in Lake City
township on Saturday the 22d day of May, Nd.
1883, and proceed 10 view said road, and give
to all parties hearing.
by order of the Board of County Commits
sloncS, ROBT. j. TAIIAFERRo,
BY J. c. WALSrAp Dpnuty AZ
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23
SHERIFF's SALE.


In the district court OF Barber county, state
of Kansas:
John y. Wisner, plaintiff,
Oliver j. Bias, defendant.
State of Kansas, Barber county, So:
by virtue of nm execution to me directed
issued out of the district court of Barber
county, state of Kansas, in the action above
entitled. will on
TUESDAY, MAY 18TH, A. ID. 1896,
at three o clock p M, of said day, ut the front
OF the court house, In the city of Medicine
Lodge, in said county and stute, 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 Oliver J. Bias, in and
10 the following lands and tenements TO wit:
The southwest quarter III of the southe east
quarter IA and cast half III of the southwest
quarter III of section thirty-four [34l, town
ship thirty one l3ll, south OF range ten [l0l
west, and the northwest quarter Iil of tho
northeast quarter al of section three [3l,
township thirty-two l32l, south or range ten
llol, all in Barber county, state OF Kansas.
taken as the property of the said Oliver j.
BIAS, and to satisfy Judgment of three hun
dred dollars and costs. obtained by plaintiff
against the above-named defendant.
Given under my hand this 2lst day of April,
A u. 1885. G. ID. NELSON,
~ Sher1n OF Barber Co., Kans.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23

Mrs. Virginia Thompson, who is caus-
ing so much trouble On account of be-
ing pe-appolnted postmistress. she being
n republican, Is a daughter of Alexander
Campbell, the able preacher of the
Christian church. She was first ap-
pointed by President Hays. She had
her eye ON the Louisville postoflice long
tofore Hayes was declared elected. At
first she thought Tilden would be sue
cessful, and got up monster petition
addressed TO him. When the electoral
college declared in favor CT Hayes. she
struck cut the word "Tilden," at the
lead of the petition. and inserted the
word Hayes" When the petition
reached the white house. the attention
at Mr.. Hayes was called to it. lie
laughed heartily, when told Of what she
Lad done, and after SAYING that it was
''iust like a woman" he declared he
would az. nj hcr, AMI be did.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23

When Land Commissioner Sparks en-
tered on the duties of his Office, one of
the first things he did Was to suspend
the issuingof patents in what lie termed
the infected districts" or in the Ian
guage of the order, "all west Of the first
Guide meridian in Kansas and
all timber ard desert land entries. -
There followed this ordera general pro-
test from settlers who had not obtained
patents and from capitalists who had
loaned money Oh these claims, anu for
the year past Commissioner Sparks has
had little rest from one of the strongest
lights any one man ever had on his
hands. Delegations, letters, petitions
and dispatches were sent to the presi-
dent urging the necessity of Gevoking
the order. The president remained firm
in supporting Mr.. Sparks until four
weeks since, when in cabinet meeting
the question was brought up and dis
cussed when the decision was made 10
revoke the suspending order and this
was done two weeks since. As we I'M
derstand ii patents will now issue unless
there has been complaint CT fraud in
making proof or in otherwise evading
the law. We believe the order of the
commissioner has been of benefit to the
west, in that it has kept out adventures
and spectators and has given the actual
settlers an opportunity of securing
homes.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23

Occasionally We hear somebody ask
the meaning Of the word boycott" II
originated rs follows: Captain Boycott
was the agent of the Earl Of Erne. The
tenants hated him. and the people SYM
pathized with the tenants. It was re.
solved 10y both TO leave Capt. Boycott
alone. Everybody did so. No one would
speak to him, sell to him. work for him.
or aid him In any way. The result was
that he had to leave Ireland or starve.
We have adopted the word into our
language within the last few years, and
IT has not yet gotten into the dictionary.
The word means Ito leave alone" but
Is often construed to mean TO crush out
or suppress, even 10 the extent Of using
force, II necessary.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23


In the District Court of Barber County, State
of Kansas
youngstown Rolling Mill, Plaintiff
versus
w. n. Hazclton and William Burrows, Defcn-
ants.
State of Kansas,
Barber County, SSS
BY virtue of an execution to me directed,
issued ont of the district court Of Bnrbcr cuuI,-
~, state OF Kansas, in the action above entit-
led, ! will, on TUESDAY, THE 1lth DAY OF
MAY, \. d., 1856, ut 3 O'Clock, T. NJ. nr said
day, at the front door of the court house in
the city of Medicine Lodge, in said county and
state, offer for sale, at public auction. to III /,
highest bidder. for cash in hand, all Of III
right, title and interest whatsoever of the sand
w. II. I!azelton in and to the following lands
and tcncments to-wit:
The southwest quarter az of section thirty
two C2l township thirty-fOur C}i) south OF
range ten tl0) west. ia the equity of Barber and
State of Kansas, taken AZ the property of the
said w. ii. HaZelton ami To satisfy IA Judgment
of five hundred and forty four dollars and FIVE
cents 1854 .O5l and costs, obtained 10y plaintiff
agninst the above-named defendants.
Given under my hand this Sth day of April,
A. D., 1856.
45-5 Sheriff of Barber County Kansas
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23
sHERIFF,s SALE.

of Kansas:
{. p. Orwan, plaintiff,
VS..
John Cheney, defendant.
State of KANSAS, Barber county, SO:
by virture 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, will, on
TUESDAY, MAY 18TH, A. ID. 1885,
at two O'Clock p. m, of said day, ut the
front door Of the court house, i'm the city OF
Medicine Lodge, in said county and state offer
for sale mt public auction to the highest bidder
for cash in hand. all of the right, title and in
terest whatsoever OF the said John Cheney of
said county and state. in and to the following
land and tcnements, TO wit: A one-story resi-
dence, shingle roof, about 24x24, with ~
Kitchen l2xl2, situated on lot 3, in block I3S i'm
the Town Company's addition TO New Kiowa.
barber county, Kansas. Taken RS the prop
erty of the said John Cheney, and &c satisfy
said order OF sale.
Given under my hand this 2lst day OF April,
a. d. 1885. CHARLES ID. NELSON,
Sheriff OF Barber county Kans
BY wM- LINDSEY, Under Sheriff. AZ
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23

Our mOdesty shrinks from being held
mp to the gaze of the public, but bust
ness reasons suggest the propriety of
publishing Che following from our old
home paper, the Lexington, Mo-, Intel
hgencer. In doing so we will try not to
he pulled up with pride. We thank our
newspaper friends for their many kind
words. The Intelligencer saws: I'm
parting from one who has for so long n
time been our cO-laboTer we may be
pardOned for word or two of regret
that such necessity has come. For
various business reasons Mr.. Musgrove
has thought it best TO sell his interest
in the Intelligencer to Mr.. Allen, and
lie has purchased One-half of the Bar
Der County INDEX, at Medicine Lodge.
Kansas. Born. we might say, in the
newspaper business of this county, he
has been connected with journalism
here since before the war. In our years
OF business association with him there
never even one cross or unpleasant
word passed between us, nor did there
ever come from him one unworthy SEN
timent or suggestion. lie will take
with him to his new field of labor an
honest heart, and fingers skilled in his
craft. lie will labor diligently to build
UP the interests Of his new home, and
we wish for him appreciation of his
labors. For the kind words expressed
by him of us and of the paper he has
our thanks; we know they are sincere,
and that they come from the heart.
For him and his estimable wife we wish
happy and prosperous future, with
occasionally tender memory for their
old home and their old friends. Good
byel',
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23

y brutal smuggling match occurred last
Sunday, in this state, near Kansas City,
between McClarney and Cash, Three
rounds were fought, and Cash was near
~ knocked out, when his friends claim
cd foul, which was allowed, and he
declared victor. Tie referee made his
escape by jumping through window.
All such cattle ought To be In the peni-
Tertiary, where their strength could be
put to some good use.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23

a dispatch from Topeka, dated the
18th, says IL is understood there that
two prominent liquor men OF Kansas
city have been indicted by the L. ).
grand jury, on charge OF selling liquor
~ Kansas without government license.
lthas been decided that C. o. D. sale
made from one state into another, is a
virtual sale In the state where the order
is collected, and on these grounds the
indictments were found.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23

Prairie Dog: "W. G.. Musgroye, of
the Lexington Mo- Intclligencer. has
purchased half interest in the INDEX.
With two old-timers on the INDEX
what's the matter with a DAILY IN
DENr' Nothing Is the matter except
that the two "o!d-timers" are too old
To be guilty Of such foolshness until
the city aud county demand 4 daily. At
present their ambition is tn continue
publishing the best weekly in southern
Kansas
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23

Caldwell Journal I'VE took a run
over to Medicine Lodge Sunday morn
ing, returning Monday. Medicine Lodge
Is a good town, and supports two coed
newspapers, some gamblers, some very
fine people, and two good hotels, be-
side, Il schOOlhouse or two, half dozen
livery stables and two or three banks.
Barbercounty supports Medicine Lodge.
with the assistance Of the country west.
and the land explorer. 1t has not a
very large boom on at present. but ex-
poets to buy one as soon as they get
cheap enough. On the trip we passed
over Harper county; saw some very fine
wheat growing i'm the west half Of Sum
Her and east half of Harper counties:
also saw the farmers doing the corn
planting act in great squads. To Ca
ruthers, AXline, and some more of the
Lodge boys, We are indebted for favors,
as well as an introduction to the city
marshal, and an escape from the fate of
all Caldwell men who take in that town.
Seriously speaking. we don't want Bar
Der county, nor any part of it very badly
If we have TO exchange Sumner county
for it, or any part OF it. Caldwell is vet
the best town III the southwest. and
there is 10 use of any of the hungry ras-
calls of the southwest trying to get away
with her hoOms.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23

a medical lecturer in New York sug-
gests that the great remedy for the raw
ages Of excessive heat in cities is the
planting Of shade trees lie thinks trees
should be set every twenty-five feet
In all the streets and avenues below
Central park. What is good for New
York in the way of shade trees is good
for Medicine Lodge. Let us have an
abundance OF shade trees.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23

Three despeGdoes escaped jail at
Erie, Kansas, On the 18th, by Selling
the jailcr and taking the keys from him.
Willie Sells, the boy murderer. was i'm
The Jail. but made 10 ATTEMPT Co escane.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23

Styr. n town in Gallicia, was de-
stroyed by fire ON the l7th. Six hun
dred houses were burned and over one
hundred persons were killed by falling
walls in one street alone. Many hun
,lreds arc missing
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23

Our own and only Ingalls, is recognized
MS brilliant and witty senator, but
WREN his wit runs in such channels as
to cause the ladies in the galleries to
rush out, we blush for him. Washing
ton ladies are accustomed to some hard
talk, but they can't stand everything.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23

Mrs. Virginia Thompson, republican
lady. has been appointed postmistress
at Louisville, KY, through the influence
OF Representative Willis, and against
the protest of Senator Blackburn. In
dignation meetings have been held and
Willis denounced, and Blackburn com
piimented. Several old Wheelhorses in
The democratic ranks were applicants
for the place, and they can see no pro-
prieiy in the selection. At this dis
taEce il looks to us like botched lob.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23

The following postofllces will soon be
money order Offices: Sharon. New
kiowa and Sun city IN Barber county.
Protection, Reeder, Nescutunga and
Avilla iu CUmanche county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23

The strikers hold out manfully. hut
the railroads seem 60 be getting the adj
vantage at every turn. Both sides seem
To lie working mere for revenge than
for compromise.