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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-30
Mingona Matters.

Miss Allie Scott is the guest of Mrs.
Smith.
Miss Kittie Wood is cashing sales for
Sheldon, of Medicine Lodge.
DIR. Ballard has located here for the
present.
Miss Eta Yates entertained a num-
Der of her friends last Tuesday evening
it being her 10th birthday. All report
splendid time and regret that her
birthday anniversary does not come
Oftener.
Miss Purcell will open a select school
here next Monday, May Srd.
Bowen & Yates have each taken a
claim in the Panhandle of Texas, and
commenced to move there this week.
y. McCray is opening a branch store
at Lexington, Kan. Success, Arch, but
remember that too many irons in the
fire at once is likely to result in burning
one or more of them.
BY request 1 make my bow to the
readers of the INDEX as an itemizer for
our little village, and as 1 am identified
with the best interests of the commu-
nifty. il Is proper that l should say
something in its behalf. Our town is
growing rapidly aud the merchants now
claim reasonable trade. Farmers are
generally done planting their spring
crops. Quite delegation of our citi-
zens are now in the Panhandle of Texas
and more expect to 60. Today Dave
Tomblinson and L. Z. Beals started for
the southwest 10 grow up with the
country. We would advise Prof. Beals
70 do so, at least long enough to learn
the fact that two mules worked at the
same time should each have a collar ON.
Nf11
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-30

George +. Graham, the wlfe-mur-
derer, was lynched at Springfield, Mo-,
1880 O'Clock on the morning of the 9th
inst. The mob was about 500 strong,
and broke into the jailer's room, and
captured him and his keys. They then
went to GraGam's cell, threw n rope
around his neck, led him out into the
street. placed him in a wagon and took
him just beyond the city limits. and
hung him up on scrub oak tree.
Graham at first cursed the crowd, call
ing them "a lot of Brooklyn murder
ers )" hut when the rope was placed
around his neck he began to cry, and
kept it up to the last. lie said that
neither of the women knew anything
of the murder. The mob pinned long
, note to the body, winding up with a
warning TO the sheriff to keep his mouth
| shut or he would die the death of dog.
and saying lit made no difference
whether Graham went TO hell by the
hands of lynchers or by legal authority
The mob was as orderly rs soldiers on
dress parade. Thus another miscreant
has met fate lie so richly deserved.
But the fact remains that Tie law was
grossly violated by men Hho should re-
spcct it. No matter how bad a man
may be, the law should be allowed TO
take its course. If the law is not re-
! spccted in great matters what reason
have we to suppose ii viii be respected
in small ones.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-30

The Greensburg Rustler is out-spOken
for the denomination of Hon. ii. NJ.
Bickel as the democratic candidate for
congress in this district. We heartily
agrea with the Rustler in saying that
Col. Bickel made wonderful canvass
in 1851, and succeeded i'm increasing the
democratic majority. We recognize in
him one Of the truest democrats in the
state, and we rejOiced at his good for
tune in securing the appointment to tbs
position he now holds. Did we not
know that under no circumstances
would lie accept nomination to any
other office during his present term, we
would be throwing up our hat and call
ing loudly for Bickel Bickel!!
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-30
About Bad Roads.

A gentleman from the southwest part
OF the county was in town this week
and speaking of the proposed court
house remarked that he was against it.
Give us your reasons" the INDEX
suggested. They are just these he
said: Medicine Lodge is too niggard-
ly to do anything toward improving
the roads leading west and southwest.
The people here appear to think that
we country people must come here any
way, and that good roads would make
no difference and bring no more trade
here. The merchants, lumbermen and
tradesmen generally are making no
efforts to get even passable roads to the
town, and l can't see that we are under
any obligations TO help those who VIII
not help themselves"
We did not appreciate the logic of
our friend; but could not help but ad-
NIT that there is an apparent careless
ness on the part of this city in the mat
ter of roads, and especially those lead
ing west and southwest.
We do not believe the court house
matter has any connection with roads,
even indirectly, but we do believe that
court house would be more. loudly
asked for if the people of this city
would indicate a disposition to build
roads in from the country.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-30

\ Boston special to the Evening Post
IN. ~ says: "Adyices from San
francisco state that the passenger
traffic is Of immense volume. From
200 to 80 car loads of passengers are
leaving Kansas City for the west daily
One reason why the Atchison road adj
vanced the rates was that it could not
get cars enough to handle the business
many passengers being Obliged to stand
up twenty-four hours at a time, aud
the coaches being crowded like street
cars. The Central and Southern Pacific
pressed into service every old passenger
car that could be found, and the Union
Pacific road is using emigrant cars
which have been side-tracked for ten
years.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-30

IIazelton Express: Three miles
north of Sharon, large body of sand
stone, of superior quality, was dis
covered protruding from bluff near a
creek, on the claim of Geo. Fishback.
The severe winter caused the earth to
pulverize and the rain washing it away
exposed it to full view. Specimens of
it are here on exhibition, and George
says he thinks it is present on his land
to such an extent as to be very profit
able. If so, it will be lucky hit.
Printers generally stand in need of
ducats." Mr.. Fishback is an INDEX
printer, and we hope his most sanguine
expectations may be more than realized.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-30
Latest DEFINITIONS.
Unter-OceanD.

Cnter-Ocean.D
The following is submitted as an i'm
provement on Webster:
Manufacturer-A man whose control
OF his own business is limited TO paying
the bills.
BOycOtt-A benevolent institution
imported from Ireland.
Labor AgitatOr-A tOiling workman
who labors sixteen hours day-with
his chin.
Capitalist-A villain, who has accu-
INFLATED something by his own in
dustTy.
Strike-An improved gun. that
wounds ten at the breech as often as
one at the muZZle.
Knight--A brave fellow who, by a
secret oath, has parted with his per-
sonal liberty.
Eight-hOur Movement-A charitable
scheme, for the benefit of salOOn-keep-
ers.
District Secretary - sovereign
ruler, who ''orders out men who would
like to work.
Laborer-A suffering martyr from
the tyranny OF strikers.
Striker-A man having good time
with headache and an empty pocket
the next morning.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-30

Sharon News, April 2Sth: Just as we
go to press we learn that Stewart Reed s
house, about three miles northwest OF
town and occupied by Jim McCoIlister
and family, burned to the ground with
all its contents. Jim. was in the field,
and Mrs. Nc. was in the garden, leav-
ing their little boy, aged one year,
asleep on the bed. Suddenly they saw
flames bursting from the roof, and Jim
rushed to the house, kicked in the door
and grabbed the child, but not before
it was so badly burned that its life is
desnaired of.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-30
Publication Notice 4.
State OF. Kansas. In the District Court for said
Barber County. county.
o. c. Ewart, Plaintiff,

State of Kansas. In the District Court for said
Barber County. county.
o. c. Ewart, Plaintiff,
versus
John G: Curry, Parrilee Curry and Gsorge
II. Fisher, Defendants.
The State of Kansas to John c. Curry and Par
rilee Curry:
You are here by notified that you have been
sued In the action above entitled I'm the above
named district court, and that You must ans
wer the petition of the said plaintiff filed there
in ON this 10Th day of April, A. d., 1896, on or
before the 18th day OF June, A. D., 1886, or the
said petition will be taken as true and tudg-
ment will be rendered in favor Of said plaintiff
and against the said defendants for the sum of
two thousand, one hundred dollars, with inter-
est thereon at the rate of twelve per cent. per
annum from LIST day Of April. 1896, and for the
foreclosure OF q certain mortgage upon the
Der county, state of Kansas, to-wit;
The northeast quarter Of section number
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
northwest quarter of section number FIVE 90,
township number thirty-two (32), and the south
east quarter OF the northeast quarter OF sec
ton number thirty 1.-TWO t32), and the west half
of the southwest quarter, and the southwest
quarter of the northwest quarter of section.
number thirty-three 1884, township number
thirty one t3lD. all In range number ten (l0),,
west OF the sixth principal Ineridian;
Executed and delivered by the said defend
ants TO the said plaintiff on the 18th day of
March, A d., 1885, TO secure the said sum OF
two thousand. one hundred 100 dollars; that
the premises conveyed by the said mortgage
may be sold and the proceeds applied q the
payment of said sum and the cost of this ac-
fion.
Of Apri rss s hhnd and 0c'ai SEAL day
[sEALl Fl. N. INGRAHAM,
e. SAMPLE, Atty. for Plrf a.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-30
Real Estate Transfers..

nedl Estate 1TaESler9.
FURNISHED By SHANNON. SHANNON
" BURNEY, REAL ESTATE, AB-
STRACTING AND CONVEYANCING.
From April odd to 18th.
r NJ Woodward to ii Blickhahn,
und ne sec l3, 81, l2...S $50
Estel Whitaker to Miles Risner,
Sc ne and he Sc -, 81, 10. 49,. $50
G. w Graves to S G. & II NefT, I
acre in S-w ,, 81, Is. 200
Isabel Lockert to Trustees 100
f, lots ID and is, blk Sun City 10
W \ Morris to W c Morey, outlot
n, New Kiowa. .... ...... 100
Mary n Lafevre to X Mcpherson
lot Central av east, HartZell ad 125
X Mcpherson to NJ A Lafevre lot
central av e, HartZell's adj. -. $50
L b Moore to Z S Craig, s-w / -
-, 10 ................. 100
I r Shirley to Olive Hayden, lots
10, IL, - and Is, blk rs, Hazelton 500
J T MuZzy to Alois Kessler, Inc
and Sc, II, 81, y. ...... / 800
W L Irish to Mamie Jones, lot 20
block l, McCleary's I'd add. 49,. $50
G w Graves to Dan Cornue, acre
In S-W :, 81, 10. ................. 800
G w Graves ct al to Dan Cornue
lot 8 block s, Sun City. ... 100
Mingona Town Co. to Christina
Sanderson, 10 lots in Mingona, 100
Thos Butcher to w Smith, s-w
sec 10, 30, 10. INSTRUMENTATION. 400
VIM Ilackett TO W Smith, NV
III, oO, 10, IUU
E A Ellis to NJ S Smith 16O acres
III y, 81, 10. lUO
John Hackett to J w Smith inc
and e SEQ, 30, 10. ...-......... 500
Hilton Harris to ThoS Butchers-w
10, 80, Is. .......... .......... 500
Thos Ford to F o Mott, l60 acres
In 4, 81, H. ..............-.. 500
. ID LutZ to ThOs Ford, same land 800
w III Smith jr. to r NJ Smith W
Sc 10 and W ne so, 33, II. -. 500
a f Lee to Alice Fisher, NV II,
81, III. $500. l,I0O
w S Finney to S L Allen, $50 in
Is and 10, 81, ii, ............ 800
a b Alder to p Dickey, e NV
y, oo, IL. o0O
ii c Bosly to w III Frost 100 in
q and %, 80, H.. 1000
r S Sanders to w McNeal, s-w
%, o.. Ia, .....-......-....- GU
p L Hansen to g StocRstilI, part
of s-w l., 81, II and lots Sc, So
in Swank Il Gobeille add. 49,. I,609
G Stockstill to p l. Hansen, n Sc
and ne and s-w 81, 81, H.. 1000
Kiowa Town Co to p r & J Muir
ply, lots IL and L, block 129, in
New klowa. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. SO
r Fatzer to Foulke, lot ii block
IS, in New kiowa. . 55
Clark Gilmore TO Mallnda Litch-
field, lots %, %, Kansas av west go
David Belt 20 J X Foulke part of
lot Is, blk SO, New Kiowa. -. 800
Emily Woodwork to ID r Streeter
all her interest in 6lOts inlVood-
worth's add to New Kiowa 49,. 400
7 Cairns TO + ] Swan, s-w blk
8, Hurst & add to Hazelton. 1000
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-30


Fritz Rupin outraged Mrs. Freimuth,
In Seward county, last Saturday. The
outrage caused her to give premature
birth TO n child, and the brute killed
both mother and child and He'd. When
Mr.. Freimuth came home and saw the
wreck OF his home and happiness he
seized n gun and killed himself. A
posse of citizens started on a search
for Rupin, and found him hidden in a
ravine, some miles distant from the
scene of his crime. They placed rope
around his neck, tied the other end TO
the pomel Of n saddle. WHICH was firmly
girthed upon spirited horse, and the
horse started at full run across the
prairie. lie ran five miles and dropped
dead. Tie body Of the man was left
unburied for the coyotes. which alone
would be mean enough 10 eat him.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-30
VOTE ZOE NJ BONDs.

Petitions will soon be put IN circula-
ton asking the county commissioners
to issue bonds for the purpose of build
ing a court house and Jail, in accord
ance with an act of the last legislature.
The cost OF the buildings will not ex-
coed $4,000. When We consider the
absolute necessity Of eoart house for
the proper transaction Of legal bust
ness, for the accommodation of the
county officers, and for the safety of
the records; and the absolute necessity
of a Jail for the proper punishment and
safety Of the criminal element, we are
surprised that there should be any op-
position 10 issuing bonds for their con-
structiOn. But looking at the matter
from a financial standpoint, we see
that the county cannot afford to 90
longer without them. The amount
paid for rent Of buildings, for trans
portatiOn Of criminals to a place OF
safety, and back here for trial. their
board while away, and the sheriff's fees
and mileage, will more than offset the
interest on the bonds. AS matter of
present economy we ought to have the
necessary buildings for public pur-
poses, and public business is rapidly in
creasing so that it will soon be almost
impossible to get along at all without
them.
The county owns the lots, Low, three
of them, admirably situated one block
from Main street, on Kansas avenue,
and they could not be better adapted
for the purpose. They are convenient
to the centre of town, command an ex-
cellent view, in every direction, and a
court house erected on them could be
seen for miles i'm any direction.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-30

The newly organized counties in this
congressional district, viz, COmanche.
Clark, Meade, Kiowa, ETC., should at
once make arrangements for having a
congressional committeeman. 1t occurs
that If none has been provided by the
democratic conventions that the Gen.
trail committee of each county should
appoint a committeeman and instruct
him to be present at Larned. June 4th.
With proper organization in this dis
trict there is possibility Of electing a
congressman this fall, and whether one
is elected or not, All organization should
be perfected.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-30

Jefferson City mo Tribune: "Mr. E.
p. Caruthers, formerly of this city, who
has been conducting the Barber County
tkRs.l INDEX the past three years witt
remarkable success and ability, has sold
a bali interest in the paper to Mr.. W
G.. Musgroye, lately of the Lexington
MOI Intelligencer, and both gentlemen
will give their undivided time and at.
tention to the paper. Both of the gen.
tfemen have years of experience in the
newspaper business, and will make q
rafting good team
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-30

The Democratic Central Committee
Of this, the seventh congressional dis
trict, will have a meeting at Larned on
Friday, the 4th day of June, to fix a
time and place for holding nominal
ting convention, and attending to other
matters for the good of the party. Com
mitteeman Caruthers will be there to
represent Barber county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-30

Kiowa Herald: 1.-The INDEX says
Medicine Lodge is the mother of Kio-
wa. We deny the charge, and if as
sured the editor of that paper would
not seek the insanity dodge for protec-
tion, Kiowa would be tempted to bring
suit for SANDER" There is an old say
ing that lit Is wise child that knoweth
its father" leaving the inference that
even scrub child might know its moth
er. Our contemporary seems to be well
stocked with a lack of information Oh
an important subject.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-30

Leavenworth wants the democratic
state convention this year, and the IN
DEx is decidedly in favor of the move
ment. From what we know of the
state there are more good and active
democratic workers in Leavenworth
than In any city in Kansas, and it is
nothing but fair that they should have
the opportunity of entertaining the
State convention if they so desire.
Count us for LeavenwOrth.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-30

The republican state nominating
convention is called To meet at Topeka
on Wednesday. July 9Th. The basis of
representation is one delegate and one
alternate for every 800 votes cast for
secretary of state in 1854, and one for
every fraction over 200. That will give
Barber county two delegates and two
alternates.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-30

Samuel Berry, ut one time leading
membey Of the bar of Sumner county,
and politician of some note, died at
Kansas City last Sunday, from the ex-
ceSsive use of alcohol. lie moved to
Kansas City from Wellington last No
vember. and tried hard to reform, but
was unable to resist temptation, and
soon was attacked with mania a potu,
and died I'm that condition.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-30

II has not been long since strangers,
when stopping over at Harper, would
be advised not TO go 10 the wilds of
Barber county, where there was no
civilization and no law. The occur
renees In Harper county last week
would seem TO indicate that almost any
community COLD teach them how to
respect law and order.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-30

n. &. Times Bent Murdoch is be-
ing doomed tor congress, Marsh Muir
dock for governor, and Jacob Stotler,
Marsh MnTdocks brOther-in-laW, for
state printer. Ii any other mernbers
of the family have been neglected, we
trust they will come to the front ut
once. The family reputation must be
sustained -
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-30

Coldwater Star: w. c.. Musgroyc.
who was In this city some weeks ago on
a prospecting tour, has purchased a half
interest In the Medicine Lodge INDEX.
lie is an able newspaper man, and with
Mr.. CNuthevs us a partner, they will
certainly publish one Of the brightest
democratic papers i'm ths wess.r
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-30

4 freight train was thrown from the
track and down an embankment near
Wyandotte, Monday evening, resulting
in the killing of the fireman ana head
breakInaD. The Tlates and spikes had
been removed from fifteen rails. This
is nothing less than murder, and the
railroad officials have offered q reward
of $1,000 for the apprehension of the
miscreants guilty of tampering with
the road.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-30

The Daily Commonwealth reaches
Medicine LodgeOn- the day of pubIiea-
ton, since the railroad connection has
been secured. Our people will be glad
to know this, as they will, of course,
chooseit from amOnga Kansas dailies.
No doubt many orders will go toward
for the Commonwealth. now that it
can reach here the same day.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-30
Land Office at Larned, Kas. April "a, lsse.

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
that said proof will be made before II. NJ.
lngr1ham. clerk of the District Court of Barber
county, kans., ut Medicine Lodge, Kans., on
July H. 1886, viz: Samuel Meffitt for the lots 3
and I, section 2, township 3d. and west south
west t, section IS, township 81 south, range IA
west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz:
John McGrath, Job II. Stafford, FL Cooper,
Clay McGrath all of Medicine Lodge, Kans.
As % w. II. BROwNLER, Register.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-30

LAND OFFICE AT LARSED, Kans., April "a, 1885,
Notice is hereby given that the following
to make final proof i'm support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before III Nj InRra-
ham. Clerk of District Court, at Medicine
Lodge, Kans., on June 10, 1885, viz: John NJ
Arnold, o ID S 1882, for the west 4 of the south
east and south of the southwest I, section
p, township 30 south, range IL west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
James Crouch, Keen Crouch, George Fcttcy,
Frank Brown, all of Amber, Kans
IS 50 w. II. BRowNLEE. Register
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-30

IIurrah for the oppressed laboring
mani Right will win. The poor men
get the upper hand of soulless corpora
tions and monopolies for once. Just
read this dispatch, and be proud that
you are an American citizen. Glory
hallelujah:
NEWARK, y. j., April 27.-The
twenty stone cutters of Mayer N Sons
struck Monday for quart of beer. in
stead of n pint. The firm granted the
increase and the men went 10 work to-
dny
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-30
Land ONCE at Larned. Kas. April q 1885,

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
PROBATE Judge. at Medicine Lodge, Kans., on
June -, 1886, viz: Mathew Brennan, for the
northwest of the southwest I, southwest of
the northwestt of section 81. and the southeast
OF the northeast 1, northeast of the southeast
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, ana cultivation
of. said land, viz:
Samuel Madden, Peter Hoover William Car
nahan, Thomas Soper, all of Medicine Lodge,
Kansas.
4S ~ w r. RROwNrr r Ror;star
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-30

LAND OFFICE AT LARNED, Kas., April "a, 1885
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF her intention
to make final proof in support of her claim
and that said proof will be made before H. M
Ingraham, clerk of the District Court of Bar
Der county. Kans., at Medicine Lodge, Kans
on July 81, 1856, viz: Lizzie Russell. for the lots
], 2and 3, and the southeast of the northwest
Il of section Z, township 30. range IL.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Bcckwith, X Bishop, John Jones, Thomas
Walters, all of Sexton, Kans.
As 90 w. r. BRowNLEE. Register
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-30

AS President Cleveland was leaving
church last Sunday, seedy-appoaring
individual stepped upJo him and called
out. Hello, Grove, how are you?" The
president shook hands with the man
and entered his carriage. The incident
created amusement among those who
noticed N.