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The Somerset reporter., 1886-04-28

So. BIuoNl>uNulr, o. May ! -
Sir~ | have heel suffering ten years
and ! tfird yonr Hop Bltter~, and Il eolh
m uarc good than all the doctors.
Ms : : Bounc.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-04-28
FURNITURE 4 CARPET
H. II ~ ." .

| have laid in very large stock
and shall during the month of
April sell very low.
The National Spring Bed (beSt in
the world) reduced from $1,000
to IS.
Dirigo Woven Wire Spring Bed
made for me and warranted, re.
duced from 50 to 81.
Extra best live Geese Feathers
reduced from Toe, to 65c.
Body Brussll Carpet reduced from
$l.25 to 81.
Extra Super, all wool, for Zoe, zoe,
- and soc.
Lounges for 50, Students Chairs -.
Solid Ash BedSteads S3.2j, 50 < 50.
A lot Of Bed Comtorters at cost to
save putting away.
A full line of Childrens Carriages
to arrive April 18th. | have sold
the same make of carriages for
l0years and have never heard a
word of fault with them, they are
the best made. Prices as low as
any.
\ full line Curtain goods, fixtures
&c., Drapcry Curtains, Poles &c,
very cheap.
All kinds of Upholstery Goods and
Upholstery done to order, old
work made good as new at very
reasonable prices.
Come in and see
r. F. FAIKBROTHER,
No. 81, Water St,
SKOWHEGAN, MAINE.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-01-22
County Commissioners.

The board of county commissioners
met yesterday and organized 10y elect
ing Judge G. Ii. Douglass, of Sun CITY.
president of the board. The new COM
missioner, McGrath, was present and
took his seat.
The question of building a Jail was
informally discussed and the clerk di-
rected TO correspond with Jail con-
tractors and get all the prices and in
formation possible by the regular April
meeting of the board.
The board awarded the county print
for the year .lSsG, to the BARBER
COUNTY linden and the Medicine
Lodge Cresset, at one legal rate. the
same as was done last year. This in
sures all county matters of any import
ance being published in two of the best
and largest circulated papers in the
county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-01-22
Amnnemants fnr Euaruhndx-

Johnson's amphitheatre and circus
has been well patrUnized this week,
notwithstanding the severe weather.
and the performances have been iirsi-
class, throughout. AS Il partial list of
the attractions. may he mentioned the
grand parade, in which the troupe takes
part; the trick ponies, two spirited ami
mails taken up from the range a few
weeks ago, broken and trained 10y Prof.
Johnson TO do marvellous work. Then
there is the best slack wire performer
in the country; six high and lofty tum-
blers and acrObats; two India rubber
men; the slickest balancer in the cOun-
try; the child trapeZe performer; very
funny clown; song and dance men; a
lady solOist: a lady dancer in Old fdmil-
iIr steps: trained dogs: farce every
evening, comprising MINISTRIES and a
dozen other attractions. But best of
all, a splendid orchestra of eight pieces.
that cannot be excelled in the state
All of this every evening in the week
except Sunday. The amphitheatre is
well heated and provided with comfort
able seats. Everything strictly refined.
No better place can be found for spend
ing an evening than at the amphithe-
atrp
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-01-22
Elm Mills Correspondence.


Mr.. Gather makes and mends our
harness here at Elm Mills.
Sam Light, our notary, will swear
you to almost anything that is the truth
Mr.. Cranberry is our miller and the
dust from his coat will cure almost any
case of sore eyes.
a. J. Johnson is skilled sportsman,
having killed sIXty-two birds at one
shot. lie learned the craft in the Ter
ritory.
Our farmers are all housed up this
cold weather. The only work done is
feeding stock, firing up and discussing
the weather.
Steve T. Dickerson went to Medicine
Lodge on Wednesday, to attend to some
business. lie is good arguer and be
longs to the debating club.
Harry. Patterson is visiting his par
ents at Cincinnati. AS cards were out
announcing his wedding on New Years
eve, he will doubtless bring his wife on
his return.
We have frst-class literary society
one mile north of the Mills. There you
can get any question discussed from the
tariff. free trade or herd-law down TO
that of which is the most useful animal
on the farm, the horse or COW.
The Innis brothers. Taylor and Joe
have sold their farms to Harry Patter-
son for Sl.2O0 and 81 800 respectively
They are now OH their way TO No Mans
good neighbors and We regret to lose
them.
| JACK ZONES
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-01-22
Business Talk.
He ,cho by his "biz" ,c0,tld rise,
Mast either bust or advertise.

Gentlemen should call on Frech with
their watches in need of repair. %
At the City meat market. Singers old
stand, the best, fatlest and juiciest beet
is to be found. %
Ladies' gold watches, very fine. at
Frech's. %
Silver spoons, knives and forks, just
opened, at Frech's %
A new line of silver spoons at Frech S.
Gold mountings for hair chains at
Frcch's. -
Coal, the best and cheapest in the
market, at France IL Co.'S, next TO In
graham IL Simpsons Is
Frech has novelties in necklaces and
chains. %
Flour in wholesale lots and the best
varieties Of coal at France Il Co.'S
Forbes old stand. 16
Watch for it! The first symptoms of
true Group is hoarseness and if Cham
berlain's Cough remedy is freely gwen
at once and the dose frequently repeat
ed the dread disease may be entirely
prevented, and all danger and anxiety
avoided. Sold by VIM. Lindsey & Co. 26
Pittsburg and Cannon City coal at
France IL Co, North Main street. Is
Chamberlain Cough Remedy does
not dry up cold but loosens and re-
lieves it. 1t aids eXpecloratiOn. opens
the secretions and frees the system OF
the pOisons of cold. Its soothing,
healing and strengthening powers have
won for it the title of the best made.
Every one who uses it says it's good
medicine. Sold by WIN. Lindsey IL Co. 26
All kinds of fresh meats at the City
meat market, near Eli Smiths drug
>tore. %
For several years Chamberlain
Cough Remedy has been priced for its
speedy and certain cures of Group. Ii
is the favOrite and main reliance with
thousands of mothers. 1t will not only
cure Group. but if freely used as soon as
the first indication OF the disease APP
pears. that is. as soon as the child be-
comes the least hoarse, it will prevent
it, doing away with all danger and
anxiety. There is not the least danger
in giving the remedy freely. as il con.
tains no injurious substance. Sold by
VIM. Lindsey & Co.. Medicine Lodge q
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-01-22
coURT NOTES

The official stenographer. Bob. David
son, is here and has many friends
among the attorneys.
Attorney Glenn, of Harper, and
Macdonald, of this city, are the young
est looking members.
Judge Herrick will not permit smok-
ing in the court room.
Lawyer Common was prominent spec
tator on Tuesday, remaining as close to
the judge as the rule would permit.
A talesman was being examined in
the Watt case Tuesday. Have you
ever heard of this case, and if so have
you formed or expressed an opinion?n
was asked. wall, / heard Ellis and
Sample speak in this case last summer.
but l couldn't tell anything about it
from their speeches and don't even know
what the prisoners were charged with. >
He was excused.
Two stoves keep the Opera house
comfortable.
Sheriff Nelson takes hold like an old
timer. He is not a bit bashful
John Lees, the young man who stole
Hi. Kollar's horse, and was captured
by VIM. Lindsey, plead guilty, and was
sentenced to three years Imprisonment
i'll tie penitentiary.
c. W. Ellis, Geo. D. Orner and j. a.
McPhee were appointed a committee to
examine applicants for admission TO
the bar, for this term. On Wednesday
they reported favorably on Col. NJ. W.
Brand and Mr.. Denton, two attorneys
who had not before practiced at this
bar.
Ina divorce case before the district
court this week the defendant was
asked when his wife first gave evidence
of being dissatisfied with his conduct.
"One night about o'clock, when /
came in" he answered. what were you
doing ont that la;e?" the court asked.
"Shucking corn" he replied Other
witnesses testified that ''shucking corn''
was certainly figuratiye expression
only, for the defendant was in reality
visiting widow who was a neighbor.
when he tried to make his wife believe
he was industriously shocking corn
until . o'clock in the morning.
The visiting attorneys in attendance
at district court this week were: Gil
lttte & Whitelaw. of Kingman; Thos
George and G.. w. Collins, of We'll
lingtOn; Hon. w. p Hackney, of Win
field; McPhee & Howe. of Hazelton;
W. NJ. Glenn, of Harper, and Messrs.
Robinson, Hopkins, Flynn Mexican,
and Woodwork. of New Kiuwa.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-01-22
ORDINANCE NO. II;
First published January 10; 1851

puUlisbeu .Idfftfdry lDt looO.l
An ordinance widening Kansas avenue west ,
through Cook. StandifOri h Co.'S third addi-
ton 70 the City of Medicine Lodge, from 90 ti
80 feet.
BE IL ordained 10y the Mayor and Councilmcn
of the City of Medicine Lodge
Section ]. Whereas, IL is necessary for tho
public good, accommodation aud convenience
that Kansas avenue west in this city DO
widencd fr' nj the width 60 feet to 80 feet
through Cook, Stamford & Co.'S third addfs
ton to the said city, and whereas all the own
ers Of he property abutting on the said street
wher. 1t Is proposed to be widened have signed
and filed with the city clerk petition for the
same. Ii is therefore hereby ordered and di-
rected that the said Kansas avenue west be
w1dened from the east boundary of the said
addition TO the west boundary thereof from
The present width Of 60 feet To 50 feet and for
taat purpose that u strip or hand 10 feet deep
abutiing on each side OF the said portion of the
said street bc and the same Is hereby con-
dcmned as portion OF tbe said street.
Sec. 2. This ordinance shall take effect and
be IN force from and after its publication iIf
| the "Ifarber County lndey." 80
Approved January {, 1888.
s. e. STONE, Mayor.
Attest, A. l.. NOBLE, City Clerk.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-01-22
A 500 Accident.

EDITOR INDEX: desire by this
method to express my appreciation of
the magninimity and fair dealing of the
United States Mutual Accident asSOcia-
ton. of which VIM. }. Estill Il Co. are
the agents in this city. A short time
ago | applied for membership and a
policy of $1,000 on my life in that COM
pany. which entitled me TO $50 per
week indemnity in case of an accident
that should disable me from attending
to my business. Before my application
reached The company was injured by
the accidental discharge of shotgun,
which disabled me for FIVE weeks, and
although my policy when it reached me
was dated two days after the accident,
and the company not legally bound to
pay the indemnity, though they were
appraised of these facts. as my member
ship fee had accompanied the applica-
ton. which Was sent before the acct
dent. they waived this technical advant-
age and paid me 500. all l claimed. i
thus ebeerfully recommend this COM
pany to any one desiring to provide fOI
themselves and families against uncer-
tainties of life. Very respectfully,
GEO. j.. JOHNSON.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-01-22
District Court.

Judge James L. Herrick arrived Mon
day. ard Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock
opened tho january term of the district
court. This was his first appearance
here, and he fulfilled everyone's expec-
tation. lie is plain and unaSsuming,
at the same time positive, and at once
commands the respect and admiration
of all who have business in the court.
1 Apparently, he is patient m2n, and
unusually even-tempered, and so far
has not shown the least Impotence at
the many yexatiOns To which Il full bar
or learned counsel subject ne W judge.
Up to the time of going to press, 10
O'Clock on Friday. the following pro-
ceedings were had:
/ State VS.. Henry MoOrehead and w.
C.. Dark; forfeited recognizance; or
dered transferred to the civil docket.
III. O'Brian was appointed bailiff and
| duly qualified.
Regular panel of jurors called; seven
answered to their names. Jurors Van
derpool, Tucker, Gar,en, and Allison
/ NClC CACuSCu
/ Case of the State VS.. Dyer ct al called.
Sheriff ordered to summon ID talesmen.
Committee appointed TO examine can
! didates for admission to the bar.
Stale VS.. John Leas called; defendant
plead guilty and was sentenced TO three
years in the Kansas penitentiary.
! State vs.. Afford Floher; continued
until next term, and bail fixed at 800.
State VS.. Wiltshire and Hawkins; de-
PENDANTS admitted 10 bail in the sum of
$500 each.
Committee on admissions to the bar
reported favorably in the cases of M.W.
Brand, Charles Anterior, VIM. Nc
kean, u. S. Robinson, w. s. Denton
| and ID. A. Woodworth.
Fisher VS.. Fisher; decree of divorce
granted plaintiff, she TO pay the costs.
Walker VS.. Walker, decree of divorce
granted plaintiff, she gwen custody OF
children and agreeing to pay costs.
Carmichaelvs. Pearson; judgment fol
plaintiff for SS52.T6 with 10 per cent. in
terest and costs.
The +. Il. right-Of-way eases were
lcontipued by consent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-01-22
I'm Harr Wnah

Some night next week, DIR. Arnoldi
Americas greatest Traveller, readers
author, actor. poet and singer, and tile
funniest man in the world, will give an
entertainment in Medicine Lodge. lie
is described as the greatest ''One-man-
show now on earth, introducing the
specialties of organist, violinist, con-
certinist, harmOnicist, guitarist. futist,
banjolst, OLD woman. old man, prima
donna, recitations, readings. songs
musical sketches and Dutch. Irish and
Yankee sketches. Watch out for the
small bills giving exact date.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-01-22
The New District.

Several of the attorneys of this city
met last Friday evening, 18th inst, to
consider what was best to be done
toward forming new judicial district,
of which Barber will be the senior
county, and to generally instruct Hon.
L. a. McNeal on matters of interest to
the bar.
1t appears that the meeting was not
confined to discussing the needs Of the
county, but was rather converted into a
political affair, the main question being
what course would lie best TO pursue in
order to have Mr. Samuel l.. Overstreet.
of this city. appointed district Judge in
case of the formation of new district
Mr.. Overstreet is nice young gentle
man, who located here last spring from
Indiana. lie is a partner of G.. NJ,
Martin. We have no word to say
against him; but suggest that there has
been no new district formed, and there
will likely be none formed this year, So
the effort to have Mr.. Overstreet APP
/ pointed Is premature, it occurs.
An old attorney of this county, not
city, speaking of this effort to have Mr.
Overstreet appointed district judge, re-
marked to the INDEX last night: "In
the first place, there is 10 vacancy; il
there was there are old and experienced
/ lawyers here and in the county who
would creditably fill the position; Mr..
Overstreet may develop into good
timber for judge; but at present he
is too young in years and too young i"
the state. | do not see the sense OF
recommending for appointment an at
torney SO young and inexperienced that
it may be said he is not yet dry be
hind the ears"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-01-22
Complim antary.

l.. W. Moore, local agent for the old
reliable PheniX Insurance company is
in receipt of a most complimentary let
ter from the general Office in Chicago.
1t congratulates Mr.. Moore on the risks
he made in this county and city where
the company did not meet with loss
in 1885. Mr.. Moore will be glad to in
sure your property at most reasonable
rates in this safe company. His office
is adjoining the First National bank on
the west "a
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-01-22
The Southern Kansas.

The following circular has been issued
by Mr.. S. b. Hynes, general passenger
agent of the Southern Kansas Railway
company, from Lawrence, Kas.:
To General Pass. and TicketAgents:
L have much pleasure in informing you
that this company's line has been COM
pleled To Medicine Lodge. Kas., SIT
miles distant southwest from Kansas
City. and is now open for passenger
traffic. Commencing on this date. our
trains will run through from Kansas
City Union depot without change.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to the above point
is especially desired. But one coupon
is required, which should read. South
ern Kansas Railway company" Medi-
ellie Lodge is our nearest station for
points in Comanche. Pratt, Clark, Mead
and Seward counties. A daily line of
Concord coaches run from Medicine
Lodge. 10 MIingona, Lake City. sun CITY,
Ireland. Nescutunga, Cnldwater. Pleas
anton, and Ashland. Yours truly,
81 :. B. HYNES,
General Passenger Agent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-01-22

The money loaned by the First Ma
tional Bank, Medicine Lodge, on real
estate they personally control and handle
The same as their orn. They have
already invested $4,000, and have a
fund of 81 ,U0O,O 900 to draw on. Interest
and principal can be paid at their office.
No application sent away for approval.
as they hare the money on haud, and
furnish 1t the day it is applied for. Call
at the First National Bank, Medicine
Lodge. Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-01-22
Death CTS w. Curd.

Samuel w. Curd. born at Harrisburg,
Mercer county, KY, June IL, 1885, died
at Medicine Lodge, Kas., January -.
1886. at . p. M, of pneumonia, after an
illness OF three weeks duration.
Deceased moved from Kentucky to
Marion county, Kans., in 1868, and
moved To Barber county, Kans., April
IL, 1882. He engaged in stock raising
and farming when he came here. and
lately, until the completion of the rail-
road. controlled the general express
business between this place and Attica.
lie was a member OF the Christian
church and q member of Delta lodge,
A. +. 81 a. NJ, of this city. lie leaves
wife and three children, Albert,
nearly grown, Mamie May, ii years
old, and Ruth, aged s.
The funeral occurred yesterday, 2lst
inst, under the direction OF the Masonic
fraternity. The body was taken from
the family residence to the Presbyter-
ian church, where Elder Mulkey and
Rev. Gillian conducted appropriate
services. when it was escorted to the
city cemetery and laid away in its last
resting place.
The services at the church and at the
grave were attended by several hun
dred people.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.
The following resolutions were adopt
ed by Delta lodge, of which Mr.. Curd
was a member, at a special meeting
held yesterday:
WHEREAS, the Grand Master of the
Universe has seen fit To remove from
among his cO-wOrkers here on earth
Brother Samuel w. Curd, who was
called from labor To rest on the 18th day
OF January. y. ID. 1885; therefore, Delta
lodge, No. a.. a +. " n. NJ, deems II
appropriate To hereby tender to the be
reaved family and friends the following
testimonial:
!. AS a citizen. neighbOr and &
friend he was ever hOnOred and loved
as a member of the Masonic fraternity
he was consistent in possessing and eX
ercising the functions of an attentive
ear. an instructive tongue and a faith
ful breast.
.. That his widow and orphans viii
eyer be under our care and protection
and that we will ever pray for the guild
ing influence of Him who temper
the wind even TO the shOrn lamb"
3. That as marx Of respect TO th'
memory of our departed brother Thu
lodge room be draped in mourning an'
the brethren wear the usual badge o
mourning for The period of thirty days
III. BLICKHAHE,
| a. r. MCKINNEY,
&. T FREEMAN,
Committee.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-01-22
Notice of Dissolution
ALIAS NOTICE
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.

UNITED STATES LAND UFFICE,
: HARMED, kAs Dec. 49, 1885.
Franklin Armstrong VS.. Alice j. Taylor, in
volSing "a ne t. s-w n-e,t, ne n-w Sec
ton 20. twp 81, of range ii W.
BY commissioners letter &c :" dated October
8, 1885. hearing is ordered III the above entitled
cause, based upon the duly corroborated am
daVlt or Franklin Armstrong, alleging that
SAID Alice j. Taylor never established a resi-
dence upon SAID land, YOU are therefore sum-
moned To appear at this Office on the first day
February. 1885, at 10 O'Clock a, M, to respond
and furnish testimony concerning said allega-
ton. w H. BROWNIEF Revister
Freeland & Doughty, Atty's for Plaintiff.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-01-22
For Sale.
For sale.
SEQ acrrs for S -0nn. mart al

500 acres for 5000; part on time.
160 acres north OF Lake City: good
land; 50 acres fenced; % acres broke
Price, 81 200. One half long time. /.
400 acres south of Lake City; excel
lent stock ranch; good water and
timber. Time on part. For particu-
lars apply TO III. A. NOAH,
80 Lake City, KS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-01-22
Bnsiness for Sale.

AS wish to retire from business
will sell my stock of millinery and ladies'
goods at a bargain. | have a splendid
stock of goods and the best location for
the business in the city. This is a
splendid opening for any one wishing
to engage in the millinery and dress
making business. The prospect is good
for big trade this season, as the rail-
Cause for selling: No longer necessary
forme to work for the public. Building
for sale rent. For particulars inquire
of or address. Mrs. O. ROGERS,
81 Medicine Lodge. Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-01-22
Stray Taken MP.

On Dec. %, 1855. at my ranch, one
mile west of Wheelock's and one mile
north of Oak Springs. one gray horse.
Had on halterwIth long hitch rein;
weight about 1850. Owner can recover
same by paying feed bill and ADVERTISE
ment. GEO. i. STEDRICK.
Medicine Lodge, Kas., Jan. IL, 1885.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-01-22

Sherlock * Mills have 80 head of two
and thFee-year old mules for sale at
their stock-yard on Second avenue, east
of Walnut street: all bred from good
Missouri mares. Mules are now on sale
aud can be seen. %
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-01-22
Grand c,ntrni Rn.Iinn

Our new and elegant bus and our baggage
wagons will call in any part OF the city for pa.
sengcr4 or baggage for any train. Leave or
ders NJ the Grant hotel, or at our Office east OF
the Grant hOcL
"a LIE pORAN & ROuERrs
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-01-22

SEED PoTAToEs.-Latest improved
varieties, car lots or less. ROGERS Il
Son, III and l23 East Main ST.. Harper,
Kans. 31-tf
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-01-22

Itch, Prairie Mango, and Scratches of
crely kind cured IN 50 minutes Ly Wool
Jont's Sanitary Lotion. Sold by Ell
Smith, DruQQit. Medicine LOdue. 81
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-01-22

FEED FOR SALE.-5O0 shocks of corn
and fodder. and 50 tons of millet hay.
with feeding lots ana plenty of pasture.
Enquire of l.. +. Pearson Il Co., this
city. S3-4t
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Harper aud Western Railroad Time Card.
GOING EAST
W. c. Ynox. Trainma,,d r.. "AUSE"' SupI
snnthun.tnrn IN, I.,nn

Leave orders for omnibus and baggage nj
the Grand hotel, and at the Cole house, on
South Walnut street. Us. JACKSON.
- Manager.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-01-22

The City meat market. Smyth &c No
bic, is now located opposite the old
stand. near the Pioneer drug store. -
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-01-22

For hard or soft coal call on Cook &
Nichols. They deliver in any part of
the city without extra charge. 25
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-01-22

Cure your cold while you can. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy will do it. SOLD
by VIM. Lindsey & Co. 26