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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-02-15

The damage suit of Mrs. Kate Craven
against the city of KIowa, is on trial
in the district court to-day.
The calico ball, last night, for the
benefit of the Citizens Silver band,
was fairly well attended and pleas
ant time was experienced. This band
deserves encouragement; the members
are industrious and deserving.
III. E. Noble returned from Kansas
City yesterday, where he went to buy a
stock of farm implements for the spring
and summer trade. He purchased all
that he wanted. He reports that there
is a general feeling existing among the
wholesale dealers that the coming sea-
son is to be prosperous one for Kan
sas, and they were anxious TO sell their
goods. He met many dealers from 9TH
er Kansas towns and they were all in
good spirits. MIR. Noble was in just one
car ahead of the one wrecked OH the
cable road last week and several of his
acquaintance were on the Inflated car.
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THE Cash SYSTEM !!

Experienced buyers, wheth-
er they be farmers, tradesmen
or mechanics, all admit that
under the system of Cash at
both ends of the line" they
are enabled to buy and sell
on a much smaller margin of
profits. With the idea of bene-
fitting our customers and at
the same time gaining a con-
siderable advantage for our
selves in the eastern markets,
we have decided that on and
after February LIST, 1888, to
follow strictly the cash syS-
tenn.
We need not tell our many
old customers that ours is by
far the largest and best sell
ected stock of goods in this
county. 1t is a general stock
in every sense of the word and
embraces everything that a
family may need in the way
of necessaries, comforts and
luxuries.
Winter is practically over
and it becomes advisable to
clear out all heavy goods and
to do this, we shall make SUBJ
stantial reductions on all
blankets, woolens, heavy cloth
ing, overcoats, winter boots
and shoes, and in fact all fall
and winter goods.
This is no sensational an
nouncement to draw crowds;
but a business proposition
that can not be controverted.
Call and see us with the
cash or its equivalent, and
you will go home with more
goods for the money than you
ever before hauled out of this
town. Respectfully,
Stamford. Youmans 6 Eidred.
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WOOD 6 VINCENT.
OUR SAY.

The other merchants have
had their say on low prices,
extra bargains, ETC., and now
we propose to talk.
Until further notice we
will sell at Absolute Cost and
Carnage, our winter stock of
Boots and Shoes, Clothing,
Hats and Winter Furnishing
Goods.
This stock is seasonable,
not shelf worn and was bought
at advantageous prices.
Come in n0W and take adj
vantage of our offer, for it
will be but a short time until
this stock must be packed
away to make room for our
spring goods.
w. s. WATKINS & co.
Main ST., Medicine Lodge.
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A Strange Case.

A man named G.. w. Robinson, who
has been living with his family, in one
of w. ID. VanSlyke's houses on Lin
coin avenue, vas arrested Monday for
burglarizing the store of Davis A. Davis
aud taking goods to the value of S25.
The crime became known in a most
unusual way. tiobihsan's wife wrote
note to nayis Il Davis, informing
them that the goods were at her house
and stating that her husband contem
plated a second visit to the store Mon
lay night. Acting on this information,
warrant was secured and Robinson
was at once arrested by Harry Stevens,
under-sheriff. He was lodged in Jail.
Robinson was arraigned before JUS
tice McCanless yesterday and waived
preliminary examination and was CON-
mitted TO Jail to await the action of the
district court. His trial will come UP
at this term, ii is believed.
Robinson is a worthless character
who had allowed his wife and three
small children to actually suffer this
winter for food and warmth. He has
persisted in loafng around billiard
rooms and squandering the little money
be earned ON cards and whiskey instead
of supplying the actual wants of his
family. He had been suspected of
stealing his wood and coal; but no one
had thought to enquire how he obtained
food, if at all. He had done someOough
work around Davis store and, it is pre-
sumed, obtained a key to one of the
doors. and in this way gained entrance.
But for the honesty of his wife, Rob-
inson might have continued his depre-
dations. And think what an effort it
must have required for her to inform on
her husband and the father of her help
less childrenl We seriously question
if there is one woman in a thousand
who would not have shielded her hus-
band instead Of putting him on the
straight road to states prison.
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- s-~s>-------- - As-s--A- -
Excursions to the Panhandle.

The Southern Kansas roilroad is run
ming half-fare excursions from Kansas
City and all intermediate points through
the Indian Territory to the Panhandle
of Texas. Tickets are good for go DAYS
with the privilege of stopping off at
any point along the line. Panhandle
City is the terminus of the line at pres
ent. Excursions will be run only on
the following dates: Feb. Sth, Feb. 22d.
March 9TH, March 2lst. April 4th, April
18th, May 9th, May 23d and June 9Th.
For full particulars address S. B.
HYNEs, Gen'l. Passenger Agent, Law
renee, Kansas, or Ii. II. CASE, Local
Agent, Medicine Lodge, Kansas.
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PUBLIC SALE.
At the Haryis Ranch, two Miles
West of Lake City.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1888.
Commencing at the above time and place.
at 10 clock a. m, will sell at public auction
the following property:
THREE GOOD WORK MULES
ONE SPAN OF WORK MARES.
TWO YOUNG MULES,
THREE SPAN GOOD HORSES.
Including a span of extra Driversl
ONE KENTUCKY JACK, "a years old,
A number of good Mich Cows,
Several Polled Angus Bulls,
A variety of Farming Implements, including
Flows, Cultivators, Listers, Corn Planters
wagons, Buggy, Set of Double harness. and n
hundred other things, too numerous to mention
Also my Household and Kitchen FurpitIre
including everything needed on a first-class
farm or ranch.
Terms:--All sums under $40, cash over $40
credit OF six months, secured by approved
note. discount of per cent. for cash.
o. A. j. HARGIS,
90 Lake City, Kansas.
MY TWO FARMS FOR RENT.
One containing LAO acres, two miles from
Lake City; and one near Sun City, on Turkey
Creek, containing $50 acres. Both are highly
improved, and no better farms i'm Kansas
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LOCAL NEWS.
Speed the pillow.

speed the plOW.
Read Cunningham S money al. 81
An early Easter and an early spring.
Hard times prices at DR.. Wants den
tal office. 36
Buds ON fruit trees are swelling very
perceptlbly.
The best and cheapest barbed wire at
Morris Bros. 81
Cash paid for hides at the Central
Meat Market. II
John V. Fishburn is now editor of
the Sun City Union.
DR., Dunn is now up, and able to at
tend to his practice.
John Runyan and wife now drive n
splel.ded horse and buggy.
shannon Il Shannon have an abund
ance of money to loan on land. 80
Sunday and Monday were fine May
days, with the thermometer at as.
The Young Ladies' Aid society will
meet with Mrs. Youmans this even
ing.
RIB. Clark, as deputy sheriff, is do
ing considerable outside work for Sher-
iff Stevens.
The latest, tenderest and best beef
at the Central meat market, opposite
1st National bank. 4
Spend your ready cash where the best
bargains are TO be had. Standiford.
Youmans Il Eldied. 30
Edward Ellis, of the Kiowa Herald,
was here two days last week, a witness
IN the district court.
Mr.. Jas. Thompson left, Sunday, for
a visit of two weeks to his old home In
Mercer county, Missouri.
The residence of VIM. Adams, at Sun
City, was burned to the ground on the
9TH inst. The contents were saved.
The sun City Union reports that Capt.
u. y. Ayers, who has been sick for sew
eral weeks, is slowly gaining strength.
Taliafeyro X DeIisle have moved
their Office into the First National bank
building, adjoining bronson x HOu-
chin.
George II. Stone, ii. T.. OF Cyprus
chapter, II. \. NJ, started to Junction
City. Monday. to attend the grand
chapter.
For a tender steak, a juicy roast, or
any kind Of smoked meat, fresh and
good. see Marquand. next door to the
postotice. Fl
Before leaving here W. \. Campbell's
brother bought him complete new
outfit ct clothing. W. \. went east
with his brother.
A room over the store Of Byerley,
Dark 4 Runyan will be used by the
Baptists for prayer meetings. etc. The
first meeting will be held on Wednesday
night OF next week.
Mr. Bloom presented us with a hen
egg, last week that beats the record. IL
measured six inches around one way,
and nearly eight inches the other. We
cooked and ate IL, and found two
yelks.
Charlie Carter has gone to Englewood
TO take charge of the Standiford, ou-
mans 4 Eldred store. lie is regarded
as one of the best saiesmen in this sec
ton, and we predict that he will work
APP a big trade at EuglewoOd.
The FIRST of the series of select assem-
bly, dances was held last Friday eyer
fng. and was attended by about thirty
five or forty couples, and 1t was pro-
nounced che most enjoyable dance in
the history OF the city. Mr.. Chase was
complimented on his management, and
guaranteed large attendance for the
remaining three dances.
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Hand Press For sala

We have for sale, cheap for cash, an
S-column Washington hand press, as
good as new. Having put in a steam
power press, we have no use for the
hand press. Any person who has cash
to pay for it can learn the figures by
addressing THE INDEX,
Medicine Lodge. Kans.
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A car load of flour and car load of
groceries and supplies just unloaded and
marked down to cash basis by Standi-
ford, Youmans s. Eldred. IS
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List Of Letters.

THE following letters remain Il-,col,ad for a,
= ,ne Pos0Mce III -sseuIcine Lodge, for the
~, 49, enuing February III. 1888. In calling for
FrizZell Broomaker, HIS. Doles
J, w. Derrey, s. Giwowsky
Irwin Hughes Miss Iizzie Mccarroh
Mrs n. A. Muliker ri Ringler
M. m. Snlck, Iheo. Sanderson,
MISS Sophrone Turk, z. v. Tucker,
Nay nernelL E. Williams,
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PASSENGERS GOING WISH

should take Hubbard y Sons Daily Stage line
FOR sawyer and there board the G. X. & W. cars
for Coldwatcr. Ashland AMI all intermediate
points Tho hacks leave Medicine Lodge every
morning NJ o'clock ard arrive here ~ y. m.
Trains pass sawyer going west NJ i.ts, y. m;
going Gust at 2.J,, y. m. Hack fare To sawyer
$50. HuHHNUn 4 SON.
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Remember these prices are I OF limited to
ten days did not see the raise on -four so
quick some others. but IL has ffsen 10 cts.
per 100 lbs. al the saHe. and II needs be am
here 20 sell ten ear loads atthese prices. also
keep Corn. Oats, Minfecd and Hay in stock.
Call in and see me before you buy and save
money. J. o. ANDREWS.
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BARBER COUNTY INDEX.
WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY IS. 1883

POSTAL.
Postofiico M Medicine Lodge open from A n
10 y PM. Sundays one hour on arrival OF mail.
Money order ONCE. n A. MCCLEARY. =. ".
&. A.MCCLEARr, Assistant.
The Mails:
From Attica and all Eastern points, arrives
daily at 1876 y No: leaves daily at 2:gOPM.
From Ashland, Coldwutcr, NcscntunRa, sun
CITY, Lake City and MinROna, arrives daily.
From kiuwR, e. ~. Cancma, sexton Eldred,
HezeltOn, HHrdtner and A.tnu. arrives daily,
NJ y. m. Leaves nj 10 a.. m.
From kingman, Hrus-, Bates Nashville, ar
rivos at 30, pm. Leaves 40 \ n. m.
From sawyer, Elm Mills and Amber, arrives
on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridi - ut 2:t5
?. NJ Departs Tuesdays, Thursdays aud Sstur-
days atSAM. Arrives M sawyer at 10 y. nm.
, Southern Kansas Railroad Time Card.
GOiNG EAST.
Passenger and Express, leaves. .s:lb p. m.
ffoiHntt leaves .lu;do a. m .
COMING WEST.
Passenger and Express. arrives. .... l:35 y. m.
ffotHhts nrrtNcs .n;Jn y. m.
=. ~ HYNEs. q. p. a.
n. ". CAsE, Local Agent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-02-15

MILLIONS
OF FRUIT TREES. SMALL FRUITS,
Forest Tree Seedlings.
Shade Trees, Hedge Plants. &c. Forest Tree
Seeds and NUTS,
Garden and Field Seeds,
Write for Price List.
ID. W. COZAD,
LaCygne Nursery, LaCygne. Linn Co., Kans.
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TRANsFRR LIME

TRANSFER LINE.
j. B. GanO is the manager of the South
western Bus and Transfer Line Buses and
baggage wagons meet every train, passenger
and freight, Delivers freight and express in
any part Of the city. Leave ORDERS at the
Office of G. G Taliaferro, or at the bus barn on
Kansas avenue, west
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For Sale or Trade.

1G0 ACRES. Three Miles South of Deer
LUZ head, Barber county. Kansas
A. WILSON,
36t4 9sl East I'd street, wichita. Kansas.
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CORN FOR SALE.
ONE THOUSAND BUSHELS OF CORN, in
the crib, shelled or on the cob. Call on or
address, FRANK STRONG,
% Grand Hotel, Medicine Lodge, Kans.
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Having noticed a dodger which was thrown
out few days ago by one OF our neighbors,
stating that they were selling the best brands
of Flour ever sold In Barber county, or the
west, therefore, for the benefit of the public
generally. win state that am selling Flour
which win compare with any sold in the state
~ Please note reduction IN pT1ces.
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Medicine Lodge. Kans.
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For week ending February 18th, 1888,
as reported by Shannon & Shannon,
Abstracters and Examiners of titles.
The Portland daily press., 1888-02-03
Or. crandalI and the High school

To the Editor of the Press:
desire to make an affirmation-extend an
invitation and make a criticism.
l affirm that the statement of facts made
by DR.. Crandall concerning the condition of
the High School and published in the Argus
of January 81, are true. l have personally
visited the school aud examined the appar-
atus for heating and ventia ion.,
extend an invitation to all persons inter
ested in the subject to visit the High School
for themselves and make thorough examina-
ton of its present condition. Any person
who shall do so, will speedily come to the
conclusion reached by prominent gentle
man of this city who accompanied DIR. Gran
dali and myself in visit to the school this
/ criticise the word 'jobbery" in DR..
Crandall's statement The selection of the
word was not felicitous. 1t has conveyed a
wrong impression. DIR. Crandall has no in
tention of declaring that any member of the
City Government had any pecuniary interest
in the contract to remodel the heating and
ventlating apparatus of the school.
l beg leave therefore, to make snggos-
ton In view of the wretched condition of
the new apparatus, and the difficulty of
determining on whom the responsibility
should rest of making the contract and car
rying it into execution, respectfully sug-
geSt TO the City government tnat Specia
committee shall be appointed who shall de.
termine where condemnation should be laid.
Thatthere is cause for condemnation am
well assured. 1t may be system of divided
authority that should be condemned. 1t
may be that there has been lack of proper
superintence. 1t has be that work has been
given to persons supposed to be competent.
have proved incompetent. In building
characterized as death trap by promi-
nent citizen who has ample information, il
is high time that the present system of heat
ing and ventilating should be condemned
and changed, and new steps taken to pro-
tect the health Of its pupils.
Fraternally yours,
HENRY BLANCHARD.
February 1885,
The Portland daily press., 1888-02-03
PERSONAL.

John Scales, a native Of Vassalboro, has
received the appointment of Supervisor Of
Schools for Owyhee County, Idaho.
Mr.. William II. Webb, native of and a
former resident of Portland, has died at San
Antonio, Texas.
Scion Chase delivered stirring address in
defence of the protective tariff at Goldman
Hall, 176 fremont street, Boston, Tuesday
evening.
George N. Hurd, of Colby University, has
been chosen instructor in the gymnasium at
Skowhegan. by the Skowhegan Athletic As
ISOLATION.
Lieat. j. A. Granier. a member of the old
Fifth Maine, adjutant Of the 1st Maine Vet
eran Infantry, and later sergeant in the U.
S. Engineer Corps, has deceased.
Mr.. E. NJ. Banding, of the Bangor Indus
trial Journal, leaves in a few days for an ex-
tended trip through Arizona, New Mexico,
Kansas, California and other Western and
Southern States.
Mr.. Charles S. Fobes, of the firm of Bur-
CESS, Fobes & Co., in driving to the store
Wednesday afternoon, tipped over his
sleigh and was thrown into the street. He
was quite badly shaken up, but not severely
injured.
Deputy Grand Master Bagley, Grand Sec
rotary Joshua Davis and Grand Treasurer
Stephen K. Dyer of this city, took part in
the dedication of new Odd Fellows hall at
Oldtown Tuesday evening. A new lodge of
Daughters of Rebekah was instituted in the
afternoon
The Somerset Reporter says that Miss Ma
mic Goodwin, who is pursuing her musical
studies at the New England Conservatory,
in Boston, is one of four pupils honored
with selection to take part in the organ and
choral concert given recently in fremont
Temple.
Mr.. ID. II. Gilman and Miss Grace C.
Thorndyke, daughter of the late Capt. Eben
A. Thorndyke, of Thomaston, were married
in Seattle, w. T., Jan. 9th. Mr. Gilman is a
leading official of the Seattle, Lake Shore &
Eastern railroad. Mr.. and Mrs. Gilman will
m AXE New York their home after European
trip.
A despatch to his friends in Biddeford yes
terday, announced the death at Brooklyn,
N. Y, of Timothy j. Murray, long a clerk in
the Portland custom house, and once drug
gist in Saco, and afterwards in Portland.
His age was about seventy. He leaves two
daughters. He was a Past Grand Master of
the Grand Lodge, and had been an active
Mason.
Mr.. A. g. Eaton, well known and re-
spected citizen Of Augusta, who was discov-
cred Tuesday afternoon, lying in the snow,
chilled and unconscious, not far from his
home aud near the residence of DR.. North,
on Crescent street, died Wednesday. Mr..
Eaton was y years of age, and in the past
worked for many years as a machinist in the
employ of the Maine Central railroad, and
was considered fine mechanic. He leaves
widow, who is an invalid. and one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Ashbery Waldron of Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1888-02-03

AT the regular meeting OF Maple Lodge
Tuesday evening the following were elected
as officers for the ensuing year:
G T.-Joseph Cobb:
v. T. Grace Merrill.
Secs. S. Knight.
+ S.-Mrs. e. A. Milliken.
Treas.-Mrs H. A. Hart
Chap.-A. Hannah.
h MD. Hamilton.
Sen.- j. ii. Smith.
GUARDIANS. ID. Hamilton.
Trustees for one year-E. W. knight, s. s.
Knight, Asa Hanson.
+. II. Dexter of Springvale, State Deputy,
was present and exemplified the new work.
There was large attendance of the men,
bers.
The following resolutions were adopted by
a rising vote:
Whereas, Death has again entered our lodge
and Sunday school, removing to the higher life
one who was not only our brother, but a grand
noble leader, a Christian, in its best and truesi
sense, Therefore be 1t
Resolved, That by the death of Brother Hart VIZ
i9ss an faithful worker IN the cause q
demand for true reform, and ever willing to dare
do and sacrifice, that its mission might be fulfilled
he 50 well ied we viii close up our ranks p and
with renewed zeal, and an energy born OF his higl
example strive to do our whole duty in the army
of right, where he was such a thorough leader.
Resolved, That we will fondly cherish his mem
DRY In our hearts, building there perpetual mon
words and pleasant smiles, which he so generously
bestowed upon his fellow men.
RESOLVED, That we will not only strive to follow
the bright example he left for u.s. but we will in
still into the hearts of children its true lesson
and with them rejoice that so good a man, so true
Christian and such a faithful worker, was dele
gated by our Heavenly Father, to be our teacher
and guide.
RESOLVED, That we extend to the sorrowing loved
ones of our dear brother our heartfelt sympathy,
feeling that we may with them look up to the God
who created and blessed for the true consolation
that cometh from His hand.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions be
sent to the family of Brother Hart That they also
be spread upon our records and sent to the news
papers for publication.
s. s. KNIGHT,
K. A. MILLIKEN, Committee
Mrs. c. K. JACKSON,
The Portland daily press., 1888-02-03
To Be buried Toeether.

Mrs. Ruth Rolfe, wife of BENZ. Rolfe of
North Yarmouth, was found dead in her bed
Sunday morning last. Mrs. Rolfe was
member of st. Lawrence street church in this
city, devoted mother, kind neighbor and
exemplary Christian. Her death was caused
by heart disease, with which she had been
troubled for years.
Benz. Rolfe, husband of Ruth, died in
North Yarmouth yesterday. Mr.. Role was a
house and ship painter by trade and was a
most estimable citizen. Mr.. Rolfe was one
of the first to build ON Munjoy Hill. About
seven years ago he bought and moved on
farm at North Yarmouth. A year ago his
months he has been totally blind.
Their funeral will take place from their
sons residence, John S. Rolfe. 67 Merrill
street, this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1888-02-03
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
ZEAL Dow
FIFTH POPULAR.


Everyone is talking of the reading or recit.
al by Miss Jennie Couthoui, which will come
off in the Stockbridge popular course tomor-
row afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. The selections
will be of a most attractive character. Be-
sides Miss Couthoui the First Parish Choir,
composed of Mrs Young, Miss Rice, Messrs.
Thurston and Shaw will sing, and Shaw's
Male Quaitette, composed of Messrs. f. w.
Shaw, Thurston, BDwdoin and John l..
Shaw. Good seats are obtainable at Stock
bridges.
DION DoUCICAULT.
Tonight and Saturday evening, Mr.. Dion
Boucicault, with his own company and Miss
Thorndyke, will make his first visit to Port
land in over three years. M Boucicault as
both author and actor has so high reputa-
ton that the engagement is bound to prove
of more than ordinary attractiveness. A
different bill will be offered each evening.
The engagement will begin with "The For
tunes Of Myles O'Hara," or ''The Jilt," to-
night, and Saturday evening the well-known
and thoroughly excellent drama, "The
Shaughraun" will be given. The engage
ment is necessarily short one. Mr.. Bouci-
cault and Miss Thorndyke will appear at
each performance. Beside himself aud Miss
Thorndyke, Mr.. Boucicault will bring an ex-
cellent company. II includes the following
familiar names Messrs. Frank Roberts.
Mason Mitchell, r. A. Roberts, j. G. Pad
gett, Gus Reynolds, Fred Corbett, Herbert
Coley, Kirk Armstrong, Misses Jean Cor
don, Julia Stuart, Mrs. Mary E. Barker and
Miss Elizabeth Roland.
NOTES.
Tickets fer the Amateur Theatricals Ito be
given next Wednesday evening in aid of the
Associated Charities), may be found at 147
State street, and at Woodward & Summers,
1913 Exchange street on Saturday morning,
Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.