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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-03-05
No. 14l First Published March 5, 1890
PUBLICATION NOTICE.


versus
Mary L. Dickey and ]. p. Dickey, her
husband. and Mrs. Pauline E. Pal
mer and Delphia Miller, Defend'ts.
MARY l.. DICKEY and j. p. Dickey and
WI Delphia Miller, defendants above-named,
will take notice that they have been sued in
the district court of Barber county, Kansas
by the plaintiff above-named, who filed his Pc
ttion In said court on the 5th day of February
a. D., 1880, praying therein judgment for one
hundred dollars, with interest thereon at the
rate OF ten per cent. per annum from the l4th
day OF April, 1887, and for the costs of suit
and that an attachment was LEVIED by the sher-
in OF said Barber county, upon the following
described real estate of said defendants, situ-
ated in the county OF Barber, and state Of Kan
sas, on February 8. 1890, to-wit:
Lots eleven Old and thirteen, OBJ. in block
number two. Gl, in Currie's addition to the
city of Medicine Lodge. Barber county. Kansas
And unless defendants answer the plaintiffs
petition on or before the 10Th day of April
1890. judgment will be taken against said de-
PENDANTS for the sum sued Hor. with interest
and costs, and the real estate taken in attach
ment will be ordered sold by said court to sat
isfy the said judgment and costs.
JERRY SIMPSON,
Al By A. ]. JONES' his Attorney
Attest FRANK HOLMES, Clerk Dis Court
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-03-05

Mr.. Cleveland last week sold Oak
view, his suburban property at Wash
ington, at a profit of 100000. Great
head.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-03-05

U. S. lands, Moore
L. NJ. Presnell, Cedar
After due deliberation the following basis
was agreed upon:
Horses, domestic, six months to
one year. -................S 5 90 to 10 90
Horses, domestic, one year to
Two years ................ 10 90 to Is 90
Horses, domestic, two years to
tnree years. .......... Is 90 to "a 90
Horses, work. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 20 90 to 60 90
Stations, three years and over
for every So 90 charged for
services -......... 100 90
Ponies. six months to one year 500 to
Ponies, one year to two years 500 to 10 90
Ponies, two years to three years 10 90 to Is 90
Ponies, saddle and work Is 90 to a5 90
Ponies, unbroke -............... Is 90
Mules, six months to one year Is 90 to 2h %
Mules, one year to two years.. % 90 to 30 90
Mules work Observation-Disclosures. S5 90 to 80 90
Mules, Spanish work . 20 90 to 40 %
Asses, for every S. 90 charged
Tor services. .......-...... 100 90
burrOS .--..-....--.... ....... 3 90
Cattle, domestic and half breeds
six months to one year,. 2 90 to 90
Cattle, domestic and half-breeds,
one year to two years . 3 90 to 6 90
Cows, three years and OVER 4 90 to II 90
Steers, two to three years. 8 90 to 10 90
Steers, three years and over. 10 90 to 20 90
Cattle, work ................. 10 90 to 20 90
Sheep 25 to 90
Hogs, six months and over. 1c perpound
Farm Implements at discretion
OF assessor. ...-..... .........
Wagons ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10 90 to 25 90
Pleasure Carriages at discretion
or Assessor. Observation-Disclosures.
Watches, gold. ................ 25 90 to so %
Watches sllver......... -. go. 5 90 to 10 10
Plate and Jewelry, at discretion
of Assessor. ..............
PianofOrtes and other 1nstru-
ments ......... ....:...... 4 value
improvements on all lands and
city property. IS value
Medicine Lodge Township.
Land, per acre. :. ......s 2 90 to 5 90
Lake City Township.
Land, per acre ............. 200 to 4 90
Sun City Township.
Land per acre ..... 90 to 4 90
Elwood Township.
Land per acre. .............-...... 2 90 to 90
Kiowa Township.
Land per acre ............. 2 90 to 90
Hazelton Township.
Land per acre Observation-Disclosures. 2 90 to 5 90
Sharon Township.
Land per acre Observation-Disclosures. 2 90 to 5 90
Valley Township.
Land per acre. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 90 to 90
Cedar Township.
Land per acre. ................ 2 90 to 4 90
Nippewalla Township.
md
Mingona Township.
Land per acre. -.......... 2 90 to 4 90
Atna Township.
Land per acre. Observation-Disclosures. 2 90 to 3 90
Deerhead Township.
Land per acre. -. 2 90 to 90
Eagle Township.
Land per acre. ................ 200 to 90
Turkey Township.
Land per acre. 90 to 90
McAdoo Township.
Land per acre. Observation-Disclosures. 2 90 to 90
Elm Mills Township.
Land per acre. ........, z 90 to 8 90
Moore Township.
Land per acre. -. ........ -. 90 to 4 90
OSCAR HABERLEIN. Chairman.
HENRY burst, Secretary
Attest w. 7. ROUSE, County Clerk
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-03-05
No. 1916. First Published February 20. 1soI
PUBLICATION NOTICE.
State of Kansas to J. X. Stone, Susan Stone
s. e. Porter and e z Porter

State of Kansas to J. X. Stone. Susan Stone,
5. e. Porter and e. E. Porter:
You will take notice that you have been sued
together with Franklin b. Brown and Adele
Brown, his wife. nthe district court in and for
Barber county, Kansas. by Almyra s. D(yIe.
ana that unless you answer to the petition filed
In said suit on or before the 18th day of April.
1890, said petition will be taken as true and
Judgment rendered against you accordingly,
foreciOsing mortgage executed and delivered
by the said Franklin B. Brown and AdeIia
Brown to Messrs. Jarvis. Conklin & Co., dated
list day OF July, 1885, on the following described
real estate, in Barber county, Kansas, tO-wtt.
The east half of the southeast quarter. and
southeast quarter Of the northeast quarter Of
section tWelty-seven en-. township thirty-One
cd. range ten l10l. west of the 9th p. n. con-
tanning one hundred and twenty Qa0l acres,
moro or less. and for the sale of said real es-
tate. without appraisement. TO pay the debt
secured by said mortgage.
Witness my hand and oniefsl seal.
IL. ST. FRANK HOLMES,
Clerk District Court
BY s. b. ALLEN. Deputy.
BEARDSLEY & GREGORY,
40fs Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-03-05

The republican congress refuses to
investigate the crooked transactions of
government officials in Oklahoma at the
opening, under Congressman Tarsney' IS
resolution.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-03-05
LAND Oalce at harmed. Kans., Jan. 10, 1s9O.

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
and that said proof will be made before the
clerk of the district court of Barber county,
Kansas. at Medicine Lodge, Kansas, on March
for the NV u sec 10. twp 30 south. range Ii
west
He names the following witnesses to prove
of said land, viz:
Thomas p. Knight. Elisha H. barnett. Frank
Metz, Philip HolmdeTl all of Isabel, Bar
Der county, Kapsas.
$40 HENRY w SCOTT Register
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-03-05

Capitalists will erect big sorghum
sugar mill in Harvey county, at New
ton, it is presumed, with four or five
auxiliary plants.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-03-05

State Treasurer Sims was sworn in
last Saturday. His deputy is Il. r.
Moore, the man discharged by Treasu-
rer Hamilton.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-03-05

Chicago has up fight over the loca-
ton for the worlds fair. And it is said
that city will ask congress to appropri-
ate ten million dollars to aid the fair.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-03-05

A Washington correspondent, named
Kincaid, shot an ex-congressman, nam
ed Taulbee, near the capitol steps, last
week. Both were Kentuckians.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-03-05

DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNERsHrP.
Notice is hereby given that the co-partner-
ship heretofore existing between Fl. E. Noble
and E. III. Nixon, under the firm name and style
of Noble Nixon, has this day been dissolved
by mutual consent. Mr.. Nixon having this day
sold his right, title and interest in said firm to
MIR. H. Fl. Case. All notes and book accounts
due the firm of Noble g. Nixon, to be paid to
Fl. Noble, at the old stand. The new firm
of Noble & Case assume all the liabilities of
the firm of Noble s. Nixon.
q. e. NOBLE,
~ e. H. NIXON.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-03-05

Mr.. Randall is improving IN health
and may get well.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-03-05
LAND ONCE at Larned. Rams. Jan. "a. 1SaN


Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF mis- intention
to make nnal proof In support of his claim
and that said proof viii be made before the
Register OF Receiver OF the United States Land
QHsoe, 1t Larned, Kansas, on Marcf. S. 1890
viz: BENJAMIN F. McGarrah. presumption de.
claratory statement No. 2S505 for the NV ]. of
section 9. township 81 south, of range 10 wegt
He names the following Witnesses 10 prove
his continuous residepce upon and cultivation
of said land, VIZ,
W. ]. t5fbhs. Daniel McRevnoIds, of Mum
tprd Postodice. Barber county. Kansas; G.. II.
burgess, Lon Eads, of Nashville postoffice
kingman county, Kansas.
361 HENRY w. SCOTT. Register.
Land Oficeat Larned, Eas., Jan. Il. 1890.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has flied notice of his intention
70 lake hnal proof in support of his claim
and that said proof Will be made before clerk
OF the district court of Barber county, KAN
eas. at Medicine Lodge. Kansas, On March 8,
1890, viz Woodson Reagan, o. ID. s. No, 1880
for the Sc = Sc 4 sec 2, twp 81, soatl., range
IA. west
He names the following witnesses to prove
BIS eeht ,snels residence upon and cultivation
Frank Decker, Denton ChiIds. n. 8. Buck.
=. L. Gordon, ali of Lake City, Kansas
8A HENRY ", SCOTT, Register.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-03-05

Kansas would get $4,000 by the pas
sage of the direct-tax refunding bill.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-03-05
Hogs and Cattle.

want to buy fat hogs and cattle in
large or small lots.
% r. M. SPARKS. Agent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-03-05

WEDNESDAY. MARCH 5, 1890.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-03-05
TRANsFRR LINE.

], 3, Gapo ia the manager of the South
western Bus and Transfer Line. Buses and
baggage wagons meet every train, passenger
and freight, Delivers freight aud express to
any part of the city. Leave orders at the
office of H. o. Brian, or at the bus barn on
Kansassvepnei west
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-03-05
BASIS OF ASSESSMENT.
ASSESSORS ANNUAL MEETING.

The Trustees of the several townships met.
Monday. March Sd. $780, at the County Clerks
Office, in Medicine Lodge. for the purpose of
establishing uniform basis of valuation for
assessment for the year 1890. The following
Trustees were nresent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-03-05

e......... 81. Year.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-06-25
NOTABLE INSTITUTION.
commencement at Washington and Jeher-
sOn-Some History.

sOn-Some History.
WASHINGTON. Pa. June p. What prom
ises 10 be one of the most successtul ana
interesting commencement weeks ever
known AT Washington and Jefferson Col
lege is underway
The streets, college buildings and halls,
where exercises are being held, are crowd
ed with Alumni OF the college. represent
inc classes US far back rs $50. Never oe-
fore was the college, rs whole, so well
represented. ..-.. .,
o'clock Yesterday. The most interesting
feature of it was the history of the class,
read by Hon. Henry Earle and KEYS PARK
Hughes and McCOnaughey.
In the afternoon the Glass Day exercises
OF the graduates were held in the Opera
House. and the following programme
was carried out: Grafton, {. q. VIII
Jams. Poem. W. f. Jones; History, II.
= Stevenson: PhrenOlogy, j. l.. Ewing;
Seer. W. NJ. Stewart; Spoon Ora
ZION. w. b. Allison; Laudamus. j. b.
Hutchinson: Croaker j. {. Palmer ArtlSt,
Joseph Hamilton; Master OF Ceremonies
J. L. Pollock. Among those who deserve
special mention for the excellence oil thelr
performance are Palmer, stevenson ana
Pollock.
In this mornings exercises the point on
which the greatest interest conferred was
the history of the United Colleges OF
Washington and Jefferson, oi when tue
following is "A complete abstract:
Hooking back over these - years, the
following indications of prosperity since
the union may be noticed: The gifts to the
college during the past - years have not
been less than Sol somewhat more
than $4,000 for each of its p years. While
the old college had but $4,000 of endoow-
ment accumulated in their 30 years, the
United College, in one-half the time' has
three times as much. In these years, ~
men have been graduated, OF which 2'5
have entered the ministry, la the law, ana
GOare physicians. The future oil our Coi-
lege may well be called bright
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-06-25
BENWOOD WEDDING
SoIemnized Yesterday Morning at st.
Johns Catholic Church.

Yesterday morning the feast of St
John the Baptist-at ; o'clock, Miss Belle,
the amiable and accomplished daughter OF
Mr.. James Geraghty, of the Wheeling
Steel Works, became the wife of Mr..
Philip Crosson. a well known young gen
tleman of BenwOOd. and never did "A pret-
tier bride kneel before st. Johns
altar to receive the nuptial benedic-
ton. The popularity of the young couple
attracted great number to the
Church, and as the organ responded to the
deft fingers of Miss Carrie Arnett, a recent
graduate of Seguin College, and pealed
forth the familiar strains OF the Mendels-
s0hn march, a wave of expectancy passed
over the assemblage, and then IA lull, as
the bridal party, preceded by the parents
and immediate relatives Of the bride, who
occupied pews at the epistle side of the al
tar. entered and walked slowly up the cen
tire aisle. the observed Of all observers.
After performing the marriage ceremony
Rev. Father McMenamin celebrated the
nuptial mass, the bride and groom,
with their attendants, Miss Ella
Byrne and Mr.. Michael Rohan,
kneeling devoutly inside the sane
tuarv railing The whole ceremony was
beautiful and impressive and many a
heartfelt prayer went up in unison with
that of the newly married couple for their
future happiness.
In the absence Of the organist, who ofiici-
ated as bridesmaid, Mrs. Kelly, an ac-
complished musician of Bellton. O., ably
presided at the organ, and added much 10
the splendid rendition Of Peters Mass by
st. Johns choir, by giving in her rich clear
voice a fine solo.
The bride wore cream Henrietta with
a richly embroidered front. The bridal
veil. confined by a wreath of orange bios
SONS fell in filmsy folds over the
graceful train. A corsage bouquet
of pure white lilies completed a
handsome costume. The bridesmaids Wore
dresses also of Henrietta, with corsage
bouquets of roses. The groom wore the
conventional black After congratulations
at the church the bridal party entered car
riages and were driven TO the residence Of
the brides parents, where number Of
guests sat down to sumptuous breakfast,
including all the delicacies Of the season: !:
after which the bride and groom left,
amidst a shower of rice and old slippers,
and countless good wishes, on the steamer
keystone State, for an extended bridal
tour. The presents were many and costly.
Among the guests from abroad were the
brother and sister Of the groom from Johns
town Pa
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-06-25
pnrkershnrp Items.

Syeciai Telegram 10 tie Register.
PARKERsBURG. w. V, June PA dis
patch from Washington says j. Floebb has
been appointed postmaster at Cirtsville
Raleigh county, vice Amos p. Williams,
removed. Williams is the man who while
postmaster at the above place, forged the
pension claims of Joseph Mayner, deceas-
ed soldier, and was arrested and found
guilty in the United States Court and fined
$3.50 and costs and required to refund the
money gained by the forged certificate.
Another man named Raynor, partner OF
Williams, is now in jail in Raleigh county
awaiting sentence for completely in the
same crime.
The recent cloud burst and flood washed
away all of the bridges ON the Pennsboro
and Harrisville railroad, and did great
damage to crops along Bowers creek and
Hughes river.
Mrs Hunt, wife of DR.. /. c. Hunt, of
this city, died last night after long i'll
ness.
Mrs Park, wife of Hon. Thos. K. Park,
died at the family residence this morning
at o'clock.
Mr.. George Wright, B. X o. engineer
died this morning.
Mayor G.. Il. Gibbens and b. f. Stewart,
deputy sheriff, both Republicans, are out
as avOwed candidates for the nomination
for clerk of the County Court.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-06-25
TEACHERS INSTITUTE
OF Ohio County in Session at Elm Grove.
Yesterdays Work.


The Teachers Institute for Ohio county
meta at Elm Grove. Monday. June 23. I'm
usual interest is manifested, and each
teacher is ready and willing to do his or
her part of the Institute work.
The enrolment for Monday was a, and
by Tuesday noon the number of names on
the register was swelled to 6l, making
this the largest attendance for several
years. Supt. Wiedma2 has secured the
services of Prof. X. \. Armstrong, OF West
Liberty, as conductor.
Prof Armstrong is an able and efficient
instructor and those attending the lnsti-
tute under him cannot fail to be enter
tained and instructed. After devotional
exercises Monday morning the instructor
explained the object of teachers institute
and then distributed copies OF an outline
of special work which will be gone through
with this week. The Institute as whole
will constitute class, and their work will
consist mainly in recitations in the common
branches. followed by a discussion OF the
best methods of teaching these particular
branches.
Monday afternoon the instructor con-
Quoted quite lengthy recitation in arith-
metic on the subject of common fractions.
This was followed by n recitation in gram
mar on the noun. Many good things which
were a benefit TO the members of the lnstl-
tute were brought out by these recitations.
Tuesday morning, the Settlements in
North America was the subject of reel
tation, followed by class drill in spelling.
In the afternoon decimal fractions and the
pronoun were taken up. After talk by
the conductor on "School Government in
which he strongly urged the necessity OF
perfect organization and great firmness in
order 10 govern school, the Institute adj
iourned till Q a. IN. Wednesday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-06-25
Ilnsn KnlI Notes.

Wheeling's average is now .5Gl, and she
is in second place.
The Wheeling and Canton teams will
play again this afternoon.
Manager Heingartner..s wife accompa-
nies him on his trip with the Cantons.
The Bellaire Valley Stars challenge the
Garden Spots for a game of ball Saturday,
June 2S.
Mansfield will be here on Thursday. This
team waloped the life out of the McKecs-
ports on Monday.
The Oakdales challenge any club in the
city under 10 years of age. Address X.
Clark, 2G23 Chapline street
The Bellaire Valley Stars challenge the
Wheeling Juniors for game of ball July
4th. If accepted answer through this paper.
The Wheeling Juniors will cross bats
with the Bridgeport Clippers next Satur-
day, on the old fair grounds, for purse OF
-.
The Pink Carriers will play the Sham
rocks Sunday, June 29, and accept the
challenge of the Benwood Comets for July
q, on the Peninsula grounds
Several members Of the Canton team
were a little "boreeyed" yesterday after
noon. and it is understood they were taking
the town in the night before. One man had
TO be taken out yesterday because he
couldn't see the ball.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-06-25
SUNDAY SCHOOL STATISTICS.
The Important Convention Now Being
Held In Pittsburg.

PITTsBURG, June 24.-The Sixth Interna-
tional Sunday School Convention assem-
bled in Mechanical Hall, in this city, at 10
o'clock this morning with nearly ], 200 dele
gates present from all parts of North
America, every State and Territory being
represented, and all the British provinces,
including Prince Edwards Island and New
Brunswick, with the possible exception OF
Manitoba.
The convention was called TO order by
President VIM. Reynolds, of Peoria, Ills.
When he raped his gavel for order the
immense hall, with its seating capacity of
5000 people, was about two-thirds full.
The auditorium was very handsomely dec
GRATED. The convention is the most i'm
portant ever held in Pittsburg. The dele
gates represent ll2,S95 Sunday schools,
with l, ,l16, ,30l teachers and 9,l49,99S schol-
ars.
Alter the appointment of committees,
State reports were given in short speeches
by Messrs. Washburn, of Alabama; Weav.
er, of Arkansas; Hall, of Connecticut;
Pyle, of Delaware; Wight, of the District
of Columbia; Rcppert, of Georgia, aud 9th
ers. The report from Georgia was most
applauded. The gentleman read letter OF
greeting from Stonewall Jackson brother
in-law; he also said that Georgians are ris-
ing and helping the negro with ready hand
The number of Sunday Schools in the State
comes within fifteen of Illinois, and Geor-
gia has l2f, 900 negro members.
When the Convention reassembled after
dinner, and previous 10 4 continuation Of
the reports Of the State work, President
Reynolds spoke at length of the work in
the field He gave up his business and de
voted all his time to travelling. He found
the great number of foreigners
arriving in New England ere
ated demand for mission
aries there, the very place they had usual
ly their missionaries for foreign countries.
He found both white and colOred interested
in the South The outlook in the Yves is
glorious and no States in the Union are
better supplied In fact, all over the coun-
try people are dropping UNCONVENTIONAL
prejudices and working together. The gen
tleman finished with an eloquent call Tor
more teachers everywhere
DIR. Thurmond, of Missouri, stated that
in his State there were more children out
of the Sunday School than in any. other
State. In North Carolina more progress
has beeu made than in any other State IN
the Uuion.
Following the State reports the Commit
tee on Nominations presented the following
names for permanent officers of the conven-
ton:
President, j. G.. Harris, of Alabama; Re
cording Secretary. Rev. Samuel w. Clark,
of New Jersey; Corresponding Secretary,
Alfred Day, of Toronto, Ont; Treasurer,
| l.. III. Biglow, of New Jersey. The report
twas unanimously adopted, and Major Har'
ris was escorted to the chair.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-06-25
PRONOUNCED INSANE.
\ Pretty Unknown Falls on the Street and
Is Sent to an Asylum.

New YORK, June pa handsome
young woman, deliberately costumed, stood
in front of the Hotel Bartholdi, for an
hour last evening, apparently waiting for
some one.
About II o'clock she was seen to totter
and then 10 fall to the sidewalk. Two gen
tlemen picked her up and carried her into
the hotel A policeman was summoned
and took her to the West Eighth street
street station. She was placed in chair
in the back room to wait the arrival OF
an ambulance from the New York Hos
pital.
Meanwhile the woman appeared TO be IN
delirium, and raved of having waited for
brother who did not come Then she talked
about Bob who she said, was her hus-
band. She refused either TO tell her name
or address, but said that when she started
out yesterday morning she had SlI5 IN her
pocket, but the sergeant only found -.
The ambulance surgeon pronounced her
insane and took her to Bellevue Hospital
in the ambulance. When placed in the am
bu!ance she thought she was in carriage,
and talked of the easy riding. She was in
duced TO enter the ambulance by a promise
that she was to be taken to Bob She
was laughing gleefully when the ambulance
drove of