Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-12-12

u Schmidt, on Main street. They kill
nothing but the best. IA
The best assortment of candies and
toys ever brought here is being handled
by Davis Il Davis. They Will save you
money by buying from them. 20
Dolls, toys, notions, toilette sets,
manicure sets, shaving sets, work box
es, and hundred other novelties, away
down i'm prices at 5. Y. Il Els. %
For 80 days we will give you cut prices
on all d-y goods, clothing, boots, shoes,
hats, caps, etc. Money refunded if this
is not the truth. Davis Il Davis. %
n careless boy, on the street yester-
day, threw the bottom of a candy buck
ct so that it hit ID. J. Aber in the head
aud cut severe cash in the scalp.
The best brand of -four ever offered
in this city il the Crescent" and it IS
a world-beater. II this was not so
Davis q Davis would not say so. %
The musical society met Monday
evening and adjourned to meet the I'd
Tuesday in the new year, January Sth,
to complete permanent organization.
For Is days we will make you special
rates on -four. We will not only save
you money but we will warrant our
-four will do exactly what we say. Da-
Wis 81 Dayis. %
See those experienced meat men,
Smyth Il Schmidt and make arrang-
ments for your regular supply of meat.
They handle the best and guarantee
satisfaction. IA
The Office of the county attorney Will
be kept by Mr.. Cameron in the court
house where persons having business
with the county may, during business
hours, find him.
The Young Ladies society of the
Christian church Will give a social at
the residence Of Mr.. S. +. Stone, on
Thursday evening of this week. Every
body cordially invited.
1t may be all right to toll the school
bell instead of ringing 1t; but we don't
like it, and don't believe anyone does.
And yet, we understand the janitor is
working under instructions.
Geo. w. Johnston. cousin of A. w.
Johnston, Of this city, who made this
ms home for about year, died at his
old home, near Aurora. Indiana, on the
81 inst, Of hemouhage of the lungs.
Corn, oats, chickens, eggs, butter,
cattle, hogs, or anything the farmer
raises can be disposed of at Davis Il
Davis for merchandise. Ii is unques-
tionably the best house in town and the
most liberal. %
The jury disagreed Friday on the case
against ID. VanSlyke. charged with as
sault on John McKeeyer, the night of
the Republican ratification. The trouble
arose over the burning of hats. \ new
trial will be had.
The Baptist and Christian Sunday
schools will will join i'm a Christmas
tree Monday evening, oath; at the court
house. All friends interested in either
school are invited to cooperate and
make the affair a success.
4. S. McClearey has received and is
now opening very beautiful line of
toys, dolls, books, and great variety
of other nice and pretty things suitable
for Christmas presents. Call and see
them; these goods are cheap. 29-l
J. III. McCracken has purchased Fred
Graham's interest in the real estate firm
of Morgan Il Graham. Mr.. McCracken
IS thoroughly acquainted in this county
and he has had valuable experience
in the real estate and loan business.
Remember the drawing of that $50
bird book. 1t will occur at the post
Office bookstore Saturday evening at :
O'Clock prompt. Every ticket-holder is
requested to be present. There are a
few chances left. Only one dollar a
chance.
Updyke & Stone, hardware merchants
Of Ashland, made an assignment last
week for the benefit Of creditors. Their
liabilities are said TO be about $4,000
with assets nearly as much. Poor crops
and slow collections are the reasons fol
their trouble.
The INDEX is just now enjoying a
box of a new brand of cigars just
brought in by Sandiford, Youmans &
Eldred. They are the Eagle Boquet, q
put up in boxes Of IS and no nicer pres
ent can be given a smoker. Let your
father, brother, husband, or sweetheart
try box. They are very good.
/ Harper Sentinel: THE writer had
the pleasure Of forming the acquaint.
ance of Mr.. Chas. Palmer. of the Med.
icire Lodge INDEX, last Friday morning
and found him very agreeable gentle.
man. Mr.. Palmer was in attendance
on the Flremen's Thanksgiving ball az
a member Of the Medicine Lodge or
chestra."
C. G. Hahn. son Of Rev. Hahn and
brother OF X. III. Hahn, of this city, ar.
rived from Quincy, ILL.,, this week and
will probably make this his home. lie
prepared himself for and was ordained
as an Episcopal minister. but of late
has not been engaged in the active min.
istry; but what was the next best thing
he has been connected with the press.
The band concert, advertised for the
2lst inst, has been changed to Tuesday
evening, the 18th inst. Besides a num-
Der OF pieces by the band, there will be
solos, Duets, quaTtettes and choruse:
by,the musical talent OF the city, Mrs.
Peck, Miss Hahn, Mr.. and Mrs. Johns
ton, Mr. and Mrs. Chase, Mr.. 5. Palmer
and Mr.. +. 4. simmons having consen.
ted to take part.
The Geppert-Stone-A Allen cases are
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