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The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1886-01-09

Of the taking, ana, nom his manner,
/ thought he seemed to be urging
something upon the young woman
which she was rather loath to accede
to. They talked all of half an hour,
and then went out together, the young
man not even stopping for his rose,
although he came back for it presently.
Well, very soon after that / got my
order for the wedding, and before ii
took place I got the facts of the case.
1t seems the young man was a lawyer
in a neighboring city. He had just
been admitted to the bar when the
young lady went to visit friends in his
city. They met. He had a little
money, but not much, and was begin
ming his fight in life. Her father was
a wealthy New York merchant. The
first time the young man saw her she
Ore a single white rose, and from this
habit of hers he came to call her the
lady of the white rose.' Well, he fell
over head and ears in love with her,
and 1 guess she did about the same,
but when her parents found it out
they put a stop to it at once. They
didn't propose to have a daughter OF
theirs marry an unknown lawyer with
out money or clients. l guess there
was a pretty lively time over it, for the
young lady had a will of her own, but
she finally promised not to marry with
out their consent, and further agreed
not to see the young man or to corre-
spond with him. Well, she kept that
promise until she met him in my store.
"But the lover didn't propose to give
1t up in that way, and so what does he
do but come to New York and get into
a good lawyers Office in this city and
60 to work. The only thing that passed
between them was that white rose. Her
mother soon suspected who sent them,
but OF that point her authority was of
no avail. The daughter was obediant
in everything else, but she drew the
line at white roses. The lover used to
write to her, but she never replied to
his letters; she wore his roses. how
ever, and this encouragement kept his
love alive. Finally, the day she
dropped the white violet he wrote,
her to come to the store the
next day, and she came, as | have told
you. He told her that he was making
good progress in his profession. had
to support a wife in a respect
able way, and urged her to marry him,
with the consent of her parents if pos
sible, without it if not. She tiAslly
consented, went home and told her
that she had seen the young mar
and had promised to marry him. Then
there was a scene, but it didn't change
her a bit. She persisted in declaring
that she would marry him any way.
when her parents found that
they couldn't move her they began to
be q little more reasonable. The father
said he would make some in
and upon that understanding
he daughter promised not to take any
immediate steps toward carrying out
Ter matrimonial intentions.
"Tho result of the inquiries must
rave been satisfactory, for in Il short
ime the engagement was announced,
not very long after the wedding
occurred. ~. Y. Sun.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1886-01-09

Why is the barber's trade easy for
Men to learnp Because every man
was snee "a little shaver"
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1886-01-09
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The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1886-01-09

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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10
Tho Jsn

The county commissioners formally
accepted the new jail, last Saturday,
from the contractors, after thoroughly
testing the workmanship in the pres
ence of a number of citizens and tax
payers. The general opinion is that the
county has the most secure jail now in
southern Kansas.
II is composed of two cells, XXI feet,
each, and Z feet high, with corridor 7x14
feet, and this is all of the best hardened
chrome steel, Inlaid with iron. On the
north end of these, separated by a solid
partition. is a female, or hospital cell.
Each inside cell will accommodate four
prisoners, they being supplied with
swinging hunks. The corridor is sup
piled with an iron bath-tub, washstand
and closet, and on top is an immense
iron water tank, with pipes leading be-
low. The water and offal are carried
from the building in six inch sewer
pipes. Besides the cells and corridor
mentioned, there are, built in one cor
ner of the jail, two insane cells, one
above the other, each 9xlO feet, filled
with heavy grating doors and windows.
These will he used by the city, and for
prisoners only guilty Of misdemeanors.
The cost to the county for the steel
cells, corridor, hospital cells, gratings
for all the outside windows aud doors,
gratings for the insane cells, iron stair
way from the sheriff's Office, iron out
side door, and for three large doors foI
the record vaults, was S2,7O0.
The Jail is. in the eastern basement
Of the new court house, and can be
used now, il necessary.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10
Tha EinUs Wa


There continues TO be great dissatis-
faction over the extraordinarily large
vote cast at New Kiowa last Tuesday.
An effort was made last Friday to have
the canvassiDg board postpone acting
on the returns from that precinct for a
few days until some Of the many ru-
mors concerning the fraudulent voting
there could be settled; but the board
did not stop the canvass. The fact is
New Kiowa did cast more votes than
it was entitled TO. Sept. 21st. at the
bond election, when every available
man IN the precinct Was voted, and
even men who were temporarily there
were used in the interest of the bonds.
only All favored the proposition, while
but IL opposed it. An attorney from
there, in this city, few days afterward.
boasted that the Indian Territory and
Panhandle were drawn on for voters,
and he boosted of the great help the
cattle shippers were to Kiowa. Then
422 persons voted Sept. 81, and sis No
vember2 Certainly big increase in
six weeks.
We do not give much credence to the
affidavit about one man voting three
times. Certainly such a proceeding
would not have been tolerated even in
reckless Kiowa. But from the best in
formation we can gather, many names
appear on the poll books that can never
be discovered at tax-payIng time;
names unknown TO the road overseers,
and Only known well in the cow camps
and on the railroad work south of Kio-
wa. To have thrown out the entire
vote Of that precinct would have made
but little difference in the general re-
suit of the elect IN; but it would have
nipped in the bud pernicious system
that should never be permitted in
civilized country. After all the howl
ing that has gone up from the country
about an honest ballot and fair count.
it would appear to lie a farce for law
abiding Barber county TO let such oc-
currences rs the voting at New Kiowa
pass without protest.
y strict registration law is badly
needed for this county, and we have
some hopes that our representative
may be induced to introduce such a
law.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10
A Railroad Prem tbs North.

AT a meeting of the board of trade.
yesterday, an informal proposition was
submitted by couple of gentlemen who
are interested in building a railroad
from Council Grove, Norris county, by
way Of Marion, Halstead and Kingman
to Medicine Lodge. Already a line of
| county and township aid has been voted
OF this line 20 six miles southwest of
Kingman, and propositions have been
I submitted to the other townships in
kingman county, TO the Barber county
line. The proposed road is the success
| sOr Of the Kansas and Rio Grande rail-
road, and the Kansas and Panhandle
road, to which two lines the aid was
granted. The Missouri Pacific is un-
| derstood to be at the back of the enter
prise.
The gentlemen who came here to see
what Barber county would do, suggest
ed two propositions: One was that
Medicine Lodge township vote $1,000
aid per mile for the road, from the
Kingman county line to this city, a
distance Of II miles. The other propo-
sition was that the county vote $4,000
per mile for the road FROM Kingmau
county TO New Kiowa, distance of
about 35 miles, which would require
bOhds TO the amount Of $4,000.
The projectors offer to furnish salts
factory assurance. before the aid is vo-
ted, to show that the Missouri Pacific
system IS to own and operate the road
wien il is completed, and they further
assured our people that a good and suf-
licient bond for the prompt and faith
ful completion Of the road.
As to the matter of time, they sug-
ge5ted that the first Of December, 1887.
would be as early as the road could
likely be completed here; and at the
same time they indicated that an earlier
date might be agreed on.
The parties who were here were Capt.
l.. {. Almond, OF Kingman, and Mr.. T..
Foster, an attorney, OF Independence
/ Kansas. The former was president of
the Kansas and Panhandle road, and
he it was who worked up the aid in the
counties from Halstead to Kingman.
His company transferred ali of their
interests to a new company, supposed
to be made up Of Missouri Pacific peo-
pie, and took bond for 500. 900 for the
completion OF the road to Kingman.
The question for our people TO con-
slider IS, whether they want this new
road or not. 1t will make direct con-
nection with Kansas City and st. Louis
and the great Missouri Pacific system.
If all the representations made are cor
rect. Another thing to be considered
Is, whether we should grant township
or county aid, If aid is to be granted.
No doubt but that New Kiowa would
join hands with us on the county propo-
sition, and the two townships could
easily vote the bonds.
This is the proposition and the situa-
ton, in brief. and it is to be hoped that
our people will give both their earnest
consideration. 1t is better that the
matter be discussed now, than that il
should be sprung on tie people sudden
ly, when they would plead surprise.
The first move in the matter of grant
ing the aid would have to be a petition,
signed by two-fifths of the taxpayers
in the county Or township.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10
Something Extra Fine.

We have at the INDEX Office the finest
line of wedding and ball invitations,
programmes and regret cards plain or
with steel eBgravings, that have ever
been shown in this city. Persons con-
templating the use of any such articles
should call and see our stock and ex-
anime our prices. We can do as fine
invitation or programme work as can
be done in Kansas CITY. IF
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10

The DAVIS Family gave an exhibi-
ton in the opera house in this city last
Saturday night. to large audience.
The instrumental music furnished was
good; the Irish and Dutch impersona-
lions were funny; and the singing was
just $3.50. This troupe is made up of
good musicians, but when they attempt
a comedy they make a mistake, and the
audience will long for home.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10
La Cygne Nurseries.
D. W. COZAO, Box Is,
II La Cygne, Linn Co., Kens
Ynnr Fall an1f.

Before ordering from some snide eastern
house, by sample, select your fall suit from the
great variety of piece goods just received by
Byerley, Dark & Runyan, of this city. They
have complete line of English Cassimers,
French Worsteds and Fancy suitings, includ
ing some very pretty patterns :n English Mel
tons. They have a complete tailoring estab
lishment and can build better clothes than any
eastern house where such work is done by con
tract and by machinery. Before buying call in
and look at their goods and trimmings. Their
cutter has no equal in this country. IL
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10
poard Of Tradn

There will be meeting of the direct
ors of the Board of Trade at the Office
OF TaliafeTo Sc Morgan, Thursday
evening, November nth, atTP.N. A
full attendance is requested. Parties
who have not yet become members and
those who have signed the articles but
who have not paid the memberhip fee
are requested to be there.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10
Boots and Shoes.

BY special arrangement with a leading
eastern manufacturer, Stamford Youmans &
Eidred have been able to order their fan stock
Of Boots and Shoes, made to order for this
market Twelve years of close observation
has enabled them TO learn exactly what the
people of Barber county demand. According
Is they have provided the goods that will sell.
From the finest dancing slipper to the heaviest
brogan, with all intermediate grades. they have
an extra large stock Is
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10

Piles, Fistula, Fissure and ali other diseases
of the Rectum, cured without knife, ligature
or caustic. No detention from business. Nopay
until cured Treatment mild. Examination
free. Will be ST the Cling Hotel, in Medicine
Lodge, Saturday, Nov. Is. aud Nov q, from
IL o'clock to 4 o'clock p. m. Gail and see US.
Remember you do not pay cent Until you
are curOd. DRs. THORNTON CLEVELAND.
q Crisfeld, Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10

For SALE.-A first-class Brunswick
Bake Billiard Table. Also a first-class
Fifteen Ball Pool Table. Both tables
have combination cushions. are in the
best of order, and are for sale at sac
rifice. Is HERRTNGToN Il SMITH.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10
Tailoring to Order.

Byerley, Dark & Runyan are making a spe-
cialty now of fine suits to order. They have
just received a fun line of Fail goods, selected
especially FOR this locality, and they can offer
extraordinary inducements on full suits. They
guarantee perfect fits and entire satisfaction
In every garment 10
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10

The finest cloeks ever shown here are TO be
seen at the dry goods emporium of Stamford,
Youmans s. Eldred. In silk, plush fur and
fur-trimmed - all of the latest styles, they
cannot be undersold. Also a superior lot OF
dolmans. shawls and winter wraps Prices
range all the way from s. to $50. There is no
excuse for sending away from homo for any
Thing in this line. Is
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10
Rlnnkata end Cnmknrta

BY fortunate streak of luck, while In the
east, Mr.. Z. Youmans made a purchase OF a
superior line of blankets and comforts. These
goods are extra heavy, absolutely new and are
offered mt prices that cannot be duplicated In
this county. Winter is coming and now is the
time to buy these goods Is
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10
Groceries and Provisions.

We are now receiving our Groceries, fresh,
~ the car load lot. They were purchased for
Cash, in large lots, and we can afford TO sell
them cheap. And we want IL understood that
re do not handle uny stale or damaged gruce-
r1es, on which we can make unprecedented
cuts. Our stock is New and Fresh, and will
give satisfaction.
49, STAMFORD, IoUMANs & ELDRED.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10

ROCKFORD, Ills, Oct, so, 1886.
EDITORS INDEX: VIII you kindly
answer the following questions relative
to your town and return in the enclos-
ed stamped envelope.
Size or population? Answer, 800.
No. of churches? Ans. Three; Chris,
tain, Methodist and Presbyterian.
Nationality of the people Ans.
Principally American, though a few
German and Irish.
Is the country around farming or
stock country! Ans. Mixed. Both
thrive.
What are unimproved lands worth.
say five miles from town? Ans. So to
50; upiands, So to $50; bottom lands,
s. to $50.
What are the rates of interest on
farm loans p? Ans. Average 10 pr. cent.
On chattie loans Ans Average
Is per cent.
How many banks? Ans. ..
How mony firms in land business {?
Ans. About 10.
How many in farm and chattel loan
business ? Ans. 3.
Is much land being sold this fall ?
Ans. Considerable.
How many abstract firms, or sets of
abst. books are there? Ans. ..
Are any others being completed !?
Ans. No.
How many insurance agts? Ans. Six
firms.
How many work farm insurance :?
Ans. =.
How is the water? Ans. Good.
How are hotel accommodations ?
Ans. First class.
An early reply will be of much SER
vice to Yours truly,
r. G. COLTON
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10
Ladies', and GENTS, Furnishine annd..

This now embraces underwear, hosiery,
collars, CUTS, handkerchiGfs and such. The
freshest ard ncatest lot of these goous is now
on exhibition ar Stamford, Youmans s. FL
crcd's. In silk, wooden, marino balbriggan
and cotton Gouds, there has never been shown
such a variety Is
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10
Rn1lrnnd Tickets

Passengers going north, east, south or west
are reminded that they can buy tickets at the
depot in Medicine Lodge for any city in the
United States Ms cheap as anywhere, and be
certain of getting to their destination without
vexation or delay.
Off THOS f. PURDy Agent
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10
Are You Fat or Ronnd-shoulderedi

If you are il will make no difference abou
getting perfect fit at Byeriey. Dark & Run
yan's Tailoring establishment Their cutter can
IL anybody. And further. they have lIne OF
goOds selected especially for stout rnen and Old
men. Cali and ordcr your suit. n
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10
TRaHeFRR rfrr

WIZ Gamer is the manager of the South
western Bus aud Transfer Line. Buses and
baggage wagons meet every train, passenger
and freight. Delivers freight and express in
any psrt OF the city. Leave orders ut the
Grand bctcl er az the bus harm on Kansas sve-
me weee
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10
IevaIrr andHntinna

An entirely new line Of jewelry and notions
was purchased in the east by Standiford, You-s
mans 4 Eldred. splendid line of perfume
Is included In this lot. Don't buy until you
have seen their absolutely nov stock. ID
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10
IAdvertisement.1I

WANTED-Bible proof ttat the fol-
lowingsclasses of persons can be saved
in Gods Kingdom LIST, Murderers !:
ID, Thieves; Sd, Idiots AMI Infants.
For the proof in each case. viii give one
copy of ''Elpis' Israeli containing $50
pages, by the ableSt bible scholar of the
age. n. r. BLANToE, Hazelton, Kan.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10
Fnr sala or Exnhanue-

effer for sale, or exchange for property
nearer my business, my residence in the north
end of town. New cottages rooms; half acre
ef garden; 100 vigorous fruit and shade trees;
excellent neiE hborhood. Inquire on premises
or at Index office. w. G. MUSGROVE
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10
Fat Cattle.
Parties h

Parties having three year old steers and fat
cows for sale will do well to put them in our
hands, as we have 4 market for 100 to 500 head
of such stock. l.. +. PEARSON s. Co,
loft Medicine Lodge, Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10
UNDERWEAR.
RuY Your ClothAs

AT home where you can order them made ex-
actly as you want them. The best line of goods
in the southwest at Byerley, Dark s. Runyans
general QUILTING store. L.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10

Ingraham &Fort represent the strong
est loan firm in Southwest Kansas, and
canfurnish you money as cheap as the
cheapest. Ia
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10
To Trade

80 acres Of land in Harper county to trnde
for cattle or horses. Enquire or w. F.
Brooks. Crisfeld. Kan. 234
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10

If you want to borrow money, at
cheapest rates, read Ingraham's s.
Forts locals and call on them without
delay. Is
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10
Navast and Rast

The new stock of dry goods Just opened by
Standiford, YOumans s. Eldred was selected IN
New York personally by Mr.. E. Youmans. of
the nrm, who spent two weeks in selecting
this line. He bought for spot cash and now
guarantees that it is thu best line of goods
ever brought to the city. The styles are the
very latest andladies in search of something
extra fine i'm combination suits, fiannels, ging-
hams, cheviots, all sorts OF trimmings and but
tons should call and examine the stock. Is
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10
Stray Steer

two or three-year-old J steer. Five dol
lars for his delivery at my ranch or where 1
can get him. Ed WIIIIANa
Amber, Kgns
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10

Save money and time by calling on
Ingraham Il Fort for farm loans. IA
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10

For fine shoes, medium shoes, solid
working shoes, rubber boots, overshoes,
and gents furnishing goods, at bed
rock prices. go TO Wood & Vincent, the
cash one price dealers. "a
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10
Democratic Central Committee.
LOCAL NEWS.

E. i. CARUTHERs.
W. I. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10

Gao ACRE RANCH
In Barber county, fenced and watered.
Cheap at SIG per acre. TO exchange
for Missouri property.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10

BARBER COUNTY LAND
Wanted IN exchange for Eastern
property.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-11-10
cinaLa and Wran.

THos. E. PURDY, Agent.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-03-16
The Chinese Wood. Sawyer.
The Victoria (B. c. Post, says:

The Victoria (B. CO. Post, says:
The Chinese wood sawyers have a sort
of sign language of their own in which
signs are made with sticks of cordw God.
When a Cinnamon has taken Il contract
to saw a pile of wood he places several
sticks on the top OF the pile In a peculiar
position, which informs all other China
men that the contract has been let, and
thus the owner OF the wood is kept free
from the annoyance Of having a dozen
Cinnamon = day ringing his bell and
asking for a job. Should tho woodpile
belong to a man who is o COOL pay,
several sticks Of the wood arc arranged
by some Cinnamon who has been vic
timized by the party in such n manner
that no other Cinnamon will ask for the
job of saving it. Any one who hasehad
q pile of wood lying in front of his
premises for several days witho y some
Cinnamon applying for the job Of .awing
it may know that he's down in the black.
list and may just pitch in and rnt his
wood himself.
THEnE is q difference between conf